News from May 2023
Farmington High Class of 2023 acknowledges tragedy caused by classmate: 'My heart goes out to the family and friends in the community that was affected'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 20, 2023
A joyous occasion was tempered with sadness as the Farmington High School Class of 2023 accepted diplomas a day after a mass shooting.
'I don't care what the state of New Mexico may allege': Whole story not yet told in case of Artesia teen charged in newborn son's death, attorney says
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2023
The defense attorney for an Artesia teenager whose newborn son died in a hospital bathroom trash bin in January told a local news outlet on May 12 that he has "serious problems" with how his client is being treated.
City of Albuquerque City Council met March 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 20, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 20
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met April 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 20, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, April 19
Albuquerque Fire Rescue paramedic says Home Engagement Response Team 'helps people before they even call 911'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 19, 2023
The Home Engagement Alternative Response Team (H.E.A.R.T) is being expanded to give the public more comprehensive care and help alleviate the flood of emergency calls Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) answers each day.
Wall Street titans echo economic warnings: A call for prudence and preparation
By Walt Benson | May 19, 2023
There are some who have often shone a spotlight on the precarious state of the economy and the need for cautious investment strategies.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a retail crime operation in Nob Hill: We will 'enact a zero-tolerance enforcement'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 19, 2023
Albuquerque police are moving a successful retail crime operation in Nob Hill, a decision business owners in that area say couldn’t come soon enough.
Canteen Brewhouse head brewer: 'New Mexico’s craft brew scene, overall, it’s one of the best in the country'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 19, 2023
Four New Mexico breweries received high honors recently by placing in the World Beer Cup, an international competition to recognize the year’s best beers and breweries.
Neighbors wants city to take action on squatters: 'You never know what they are doing or what they are up to'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 19, 2023
Residents in an Albuquerque neighborhood want the city to do something about an abandoned building that is attracting squatters.
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met March 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2023
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, March 15
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met April 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, April 18
Mass shooting kills three residents of Farmington in 'horrific tragedy'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 18, 2023
The city of Farmington is trying to make sense of a mass shooting earlier this week that left four dead, including the suspected gunman.
Sinkhole in Los Lunas causes bridge to close and two people are feeling lucky to be alive
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 18, 2023
An overnight sinkhole in Los Lunas caused a busy bridge to close after two people escaped feeling lucky they weren’t seriously injured.
Police chief Medina: 'Retention became a big issue and that’s what I want to talk about'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 18, 2023
Recruiting efforts are paying off for the Albuquerque Police Department. Now the focus is on the retention of veteran officers.
Health Equity Council director Cardiel: 'We have an opportunity to include a broader range of community'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 18, 2023
The city of Albuquerque is ready to start taking public input on a potential plan to purchase the property belonging to Walmart.
NM communities help USPS to 'help solve hunger'
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 18, 2023
A total of 123,320 pounds of food was delivered by U.S. Postal Service employees and letter carriers to Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque as part of “Stamp Out Hunger” Day.
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 14
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met April 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, April 18
Late-arriving school buses anger Rio Rancho parents
By New Mexico Sun Report | May 17, 2023
Parents of Rio Rancho elementary school students are worried about the chronic delays in bus arrivals that have become all too common lately.
What's next for the American economy?
By Greg Zanetti | May 17, 2023
America's economic transition from a focus on industry to service to design and finally to finance has progressively distanced our economy from tangible reality.