New Mexico Sun

News from May 2023





Hagerman's Bateman on giving tagger opportunity to use skills: 'He was doing some nice stuff in places'

A one-time illegal graffiti artist is now using his talent to beautify buildings with the approval of the police.


Albuquerque launches new program to increase number of Black homeowners

The City of Albuquerque is addressing the challenges the Black community faces in buying a new home with a national incentive program called Operation Accelerator.


ECECD's Groginsky on expanding child care access: 'We have seen incredible impact on the lives of families across New Mexico'

Proposed regulation changes could expand access to high-quality child care across New Mexico, making it free to most families residing in the state.


Mayor Tim Keller: Rio Grande's higher water levels 'can be very dangerous'

Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez said his department has made six water rescues since May 5.


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, March 14


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met W4ednesday, April 19


Judge orders document removed that put domestic violence victims in danger

Albuquerque’s new Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission rushed to have a document removed that could have put survivors of domestic violence at risk.


Albuquerque farmers form massive convoy to protest 'not getting our water'

Hundreds of farmers formed a convoy that traveled from the Isleta Resort and Casino to the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) offices on 2nd Street to protest paying more for less water.


Rep. Townsend: ‘We should welcome migrants with a process and not open borders that proliferate human trafficking’

New Mexico State Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) made recent comments about the end of Title 42, the complications it could cause the immigration system and how it will affect New Mexicans.


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


Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, April 13


Text survey allows callers to rate Roswell police

The Roswell Police Department is using a text survey to learn how they interact with the public when they respond to calls.


Engagement and Outreach manager Chamblee: 'This is our first mountain lion that we’ve had in our facility'

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services can add mountain lion to the list of deceased animals the agency has handled.


Local restauranteur Montoya: 'It’s definitely a cultural experience'

La Parada and Farm & Table hosted their annual Cinco de Mayo Folk Art Festival on May 7.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday. March 2


City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, April 13


Owner of Los Rios River Runners: 'The snowpack is way above average and there’s a lot of it'

River rafters are headed to the Rio Grande River near Taos to go rafting in the high water resulting from an unusually heavy snowmelt this year.