News from December 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2024
The 2024 Cool Congregations Challenge is open for entries, with a deadline set for December 15.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 5, 2024
Today, a coalition of advocates filed a brief urging a Texas appellate court to address hair discrimination in the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 5, 2024
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has been instrumental in assisting Tribal Nations with securing water rights through negotiated settlements since the 1970s.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 5, 2024
Charles Sallee, the director of the Legislative Finance Committee, addressed nearly 100 participants at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's "Business Beat 1" virtual meeting.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 5, 2024
The Rio Grande Foundation, known for its focus on promoting economic freedom in New Mexico, has responded to the latest findings of the Economic Freedom of North America 2024 index.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2024
New Mexico is a major player in the United States' oil and natural gas industry, ranking second in annual oil production and ninth in natural gas production.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 3, 2024
Migrants attempting to evade detection in the El Paso Sector were arrested by Lordsburg agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to a December 2 post on X by Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good.
By Brian C. Nixon | Dec 3, 2024
When it comes to popular music, Albuquerque is well represented. From Weird Al Yankovic to Albuquerque’ own, The Shins, Albuquerque is sung about with humor, hubris, and honor. A cursory Google check shows over twenty songs with Albuquerque in the name or within the lyrics.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 3, 2024
The NARF Legal Review, a semi-annual publication, provides updates on the Native American Rights Fund's (NARF) cases and relevant topics in Indian law.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 3, 2024
The State Bar of New Mexico has announced the swearing-in ceremony of its incoming President, Aja N. Brooks, Esq., set for December 11 at the New Mexico Supreme Court.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 3, 2024
On December 2, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held a virtual panel titled "Business Beat."
By Kenneth Costello | Dec 2, 2024
It’s important to preface my remarks by saying that I don’t question the existence of climate change and that humans are a major (but not the sole) contributor. This is what science is telling us. As I argue below, I do object to energy policies that derive from a political or quasi-religious agenda, misinformation and ignorance of economic principles. Such policies are inescapably destined to jeopardize the public good for the sake of benefitting special interests.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 2, 2024
The Native Ways Federation (NWF) is continuing its #GiveNative campaign on Giving Tuesday, which falls on December 3, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is preparing an executive order aimed at lifting the moratorium on natural gas export permits, which was implemented by the Biden administration.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2024
Marshall Martinez reflects on his journey as an activist for sexual health education and HIV prevention, highlighting the importance of comprehensive sex education and equitable access to resources.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2024
District Court Judge Francis Matthew ruled yesterday that the Albuquerque Bernalillo Joint Air Quality Board can continue its work through a preliminary injunction. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by members of the board after the Albuquerque City Council passed an ordinance and resolution in December that removed the four city-appointed members and suspended their work until February. Bernalillo County joined the lawsuit in support of the Air Quality Board.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2024
Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are closely linked with Native American sacred places.
