New Mexico Sun

News from May 2023


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, April 7


'Whatever they're doing isn't good enough': Solicitor General of New Mexico demands urgency from Kia, Hyundai amid increase in vehicle theft

New Mexico is among 17 states calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall Kia and Hyundai vehicles that are popular targets of thieves across the country.


Residents push for ordinance to have a 'settled representative' in government

Santa Fe County commissioners are considering the impact on potential affordable housing projects as they explore how to use plots of land near the north side of the city near the village of Agua Fria.


Beets on food pantry: 'The need is huge here in New Mexico'

Food pantries are seeing more people seeking assistance after the federal government stopped SNAP Benefits.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, April 6


New Mexico Shooting Sports Association legislative affairs officer: 'This fight (for gun rights) is a marathon, not a sprint'

The New Mexico Sun recently followed up with Zac Fort, legislative affairs officer for the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), after lawmakers voted on proposed gun control bills at the recent legislative session.


Canadian motorist's car damaged by New Mexico I-40 pothole: 'It shows negligence on the part of the Department of Transportation'

A Canadian visitor to New Mexico is facing hurdles as she tries to get the State to reimburse her for damages caused to her vehicle's tires when she hit a large pothole on the highway.


Local pet owner Santillanes: 'I, honestly, believe somebody took him'

A 20-year-old peacock named Bob is missing and is believed to be stolen from his home in the North Valley


Santa Fe Police are addressing crime and homeless at Railyard and Plaza Districts

An increased presence of Santa Fe police in the Railyard and Plaza Districts is having a positive impact on business owners concerned about crime and illegal camping.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, April 6


Family seeks information on hit-and-run accident: 'We just hope that somebody comes forward'

A family is seeking information on a hit-and-run accident that left Elvira Rivera, 76, critically injured while taking a walk along Tobacco Road in the South Valley.


Lindsey Formm: 'We adopt the orphan signs... to create new artworks'

Friends of the Orphan Signs, a nonprofit trying to keep the artistic history of Route 66 alive, is showcasing some of its work at Fusion Gallery.


New Mexico Business Coalition president: 'New Mexico would benefit greatly if our government would establish pro-business policies'

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President Carla Sonntag sat down for an interview with New Mexico Sun regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), which was recently stopped this past legislative session.


City Councilor Dan Lewis: 'If there were corners cut... and it put people at risk, then there should be outrage.'

A KRQE News 13 investigation reported Albuquerque officials and contractors allegedly violated federal health and safety regulations.



City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, April 10


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, April 5