New Mexico Sun

News from March 2023








University of New Mexico to offer accelerated nursing program: 'This is a big focus for the university'

The University of New Mexico has added an accelerated nursing program to help address the state’s shortage of available nurses.


Lujan on prescribed burn delay: 'This is a normal part of the prescribed fire planning process'

Carson National Forest fire officials postponed prescribed burns near the communities of Ojo Sarco and Canjilon, New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan 10


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 13


Los Alamos National Labs received a grant to study 'zoonotic diseases,' which have been of interest since 2020

A group of scientists at Los Alamos National Lab is using New Mexico's resources to search and study pathogens and learn more about contagious diseases.


Owner of Picture Perfect Photo Lab: 'Digital revolution photography really turned the whole industry on its head'

A resurgence in film photography is benefiting businesses like Picture Perfect Photo Lab in Albuquerque, which has seen an uptick in orders for film development and pictures being printed.


City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 15


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Feb. 13


Morningside Park protest criticizes presence, development of nuclear weapons

Several activist groups converged at Albuquerque's Morningside Park recently to protest the presence and development of nuclear weapons.


Meta partnership helps Valencia County 5th graders explore New Mexico Museum of Natural History

Valencia County 5th graders are learning about the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science thanks to a five-year partnership with Meta.


Albuquerque finalizes plan for 'food truck corral' on weekend nights

The City of Albuquerque is finalizing plans for a “food truck corral” in a lot on Central at 2nd Street on Friday and Saturday nights to, not only feed the general public, but also help fight crime.


Hickey says SB 273 has 'teeth'  to remove barriers to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment

A bill working its way through the New Mexico Senate would prohibit barriers that can impede access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, according to KRQE News.


City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, Feb. 9


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Feb. 9