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Fish and Wildlife Service notes 23% increase in Mexican gray wolves

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023

There has been a 23% increase in the Mexican gray wolf population over the last year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Business owners, growers facing shortage of piñon nuts: 'We’re very hopeful that we might make it to midsummer'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023

A growing shortage of piñon nuts has growers and business owners struggling to survive the impacts of drought, wildfires and bark beetles.

Fort on bill that would ban the sale of semiautomatic rifles: 'There are a lot of bad bills in the legislature this year, but HB 101 might be the worst'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2023

A statewide lobby is speaking out against several bills that have been submitted to the New Mexico Congress, including one it claims could make gun owners felons overnight.

Silver City resident opposes HB 4: 'If you have no respect for the integrity of our vote you have no place in making laws'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023

After House Bill 4, known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, was passed in the New Mexico House by a 41-26 vote on Feb. 21, some residents and organizations are not happy. The bill is currently awaiting a vote in the Democrat-controlled State Senate.

Ariat provides grant for weavers through apprenticeship program: 'We have so many different cultures that are coming together'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023

The clothing brand Ariat recognizes the tradition of weaving in New Mexico, and the company has teamed up with a local family and artists to sell items with historic designs created by an eighth-generation Rio Grande weaver.

Man dies from gunshot wound while waiting for restaurant to open: 'Random acts of violence shouldn't be happening'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023

Albuquerque has a known crime problem, which continued earlier this week when two men were shot, one killed, while waiting for a local restaurant to open for breakfast.

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Feb. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 8, 2023

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 9

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Feb. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 8, 2023

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 8

Bob Salas, founder of Bob's Burgers, is celebrating 60 years in Albuquerque: 'Family first, business second'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023

Bob Salas, the founder of Bob's Burgers, celebrated 60 years of business in Albuquerque on Feb. 27.

Lovington Mainstreet's Salcido: 'We are finally able to proceed with our micro-distillery initiative'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023

The City of Lovington is finalizing a decision on who will receive $40,000 in grant money to develop the first micro-distillery in Lea County.

Brown: Amendment to reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare bill would minimize 'unacceptable risks'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023

New Mexico Rep. Cathrynn Brown said she filed an amendment to House Bill 7 to add safeguards to abortion procedures in order to reduce the potential for injury or death.