New Mexico Sun

News from March 2023


St. Baldrick's Foundation event coordinator: 'Childhood cancer is very poorly understood and very poorly treated across the world'

The 2023 New Mexico Firefighter & Friends St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraising event was held recently at the Rio Rancho Events Center.


A program that trains students how to deal with excessive bleeding is being offered throughout the state in an effort to address the ever-more-common acts of gun violence.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Jan 4


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Feb. 16


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 15


La Sirenita ABQ food truck is opening a restaurant in the former Quarters BBQ location: 'People need to come down and taste it'

The building that housed the once-popular Quarters BBQ joint in Albuquerque is reopening under new management while paying homage to the former owners.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14


Smith on beauty salon ownership, non-profit endeavor: 'I believe that, if you give a girl a chance, she can change the world'

Priscilla Smith said the beauty industry literally saved her life. Now it’s a passion she shares with others who might need help getting their lives back on track.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 15


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 14


New Mexico House committee blocks cannabis safety legislation

The New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee recently blocked House Bill 157, cannabis product safety legislation, on a tie vote.


Taos' rapper enjoys sharing his love of music

A young rapper from Taos is committed to sharing his passion for music with those who care to listen.


Farmington animal shelter faces 'difficult decisions' if adoptions don't increase

There is a national crisis at animal shelters across the country that are taking in more pets than are being adopted.


Albuquerque business owners complain about continuing homeless problem

Business owners near First Street and Interstate Highway 40 say the homeless problem that existed when Coronado Park was closed has made its way to their neighborhood.


New Mexico faces potential risks with nuclear waste storage proposal

The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to issue a license to Holtec International for the interim storage of approximately 30 million nuclear fuel rods in Southeast New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 14


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Feb. 13


Education funding passes New Mexico House: ‘I am encouraged that our legislative body could come together to pass common sense policy’

The New Mexico House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 199, which will increase funding for at-risk schools, and fine arts education and support pay increases for principals and assistant principals.