New Mexico Sun

News from April 2025


State Sen. Gallegos on infant death in Albuquerque: 'Safe haven baby boxes work'

David Gallegos, a state senator for New Mexico’s District 41, emphasized the necessity of expanding Safe Haven Baby Boxes throughout the state following the recent death of a newborn abandoned in an Albuquerque dumpster.


Biden administration accused of concealing positive LNG export findings

Central Texas News reported on an incident involving the Department of Energy under the administration of former President Biden.


Ghanaian student sues DHS over terminated visa status

A doctoral student from Ghana, enrolled at New Mexico Tech, has initiated legal action in the U.S. District Court.


Surgeon on the first Lubbock transplant: 'One transplant down, countless more to come'

Dr. Lyndsey Biondi, a transplant surgeon and program director at Texas Tech Physicians, said that the first kidney transplant in the new West Texas program was successful, marking the beginning of expanded local care.


State Rep. Lord on Albuquerque arson case: 'I’m glad this dangerous punk is off the streets'

Stefani Lord, a state representative for New Mexico’s District 22, said that the federal charges filed against Jamison Wagner in connection with the arson attacks on a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party office in Albuquerque reflect the...


State Sen. Block: Arson attack suspect is a 'registered Democrat with serious mental and violence issues'

Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico District 12, has said that the suspect accused of committing arson at the state's GOP headquarters is a "registered Democrat."


State Sen. Block: Political violence is 'not the American way' and 'must end'

Jay Block, the state senator for New Mexico's District 12, said that political violence must be condemned and expressed relief that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his staff were unharmed following a recent arson attack on the governor’s...


State Rep. Block: Democrats are 'attacking our Second Amendment' and 'dying to snatch our guns'

John Block, the state representative for New Mexico District 51, said that Democratic leaders are advocating for extreme gun control policies that infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens.


Earth Day highlights the protection efforts for sacred Tribal monuments

National monuments serve as significant cultural and natural landmarks, cherished across political and demographic lines in the United States.


National awards honor Raton and Alamogordo MainStreet programs

Main Street America has announced awards for the Raton and Alamogordo MainStreet districts.


ACLU of New Mexico opposes military authority expansion at the border

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico expressed opposition to the increased military role at the southern border.


OPINION: Why sidewalk ministry at abortion centers is so Important

What would you do if you knew where 30 children were going to be killed tomorrow? What if it were legal and their parents were paying someone to do it?


Arts & Culture: Susan DeLeo’s exploratory journey of ‘Island’

Watching Susan DeLeo’s short film Island is like bathing. Bathing not in the sense of taking a bath, but in the sense of Forest Bathing, Shinrin-yoku in Japanese culture.


OPINION: GATO Get Serious About Government Accountability

From the bygone days of the Santa Fe Ring to the Richardson Pay-to-Play scandals and Zorro Ranch, New Mexico has a storied history of corruption.


State Rep. Dow: Democrats killed paid leave bill over lack of 'paid time off for recovery after transgender surgery'

Rebecca Dow, the New Mexico House Representative for District 38, said that Democrat lawmakers rejected a GOP proposal to provide 6 to 12 weeks of paid family leave during the recent legislative session, despite the state's $3 billion surplus.


State Rep. Dow: 'Let parents parent' and 'let teachers teach'

Rebecca Dow, a state representative for New Mexico’s District 38, said that the state’s education department is wrong to attempt to block a curriculum supported by both parents and teachers.


State Sen. Block: 'Time to take our streets back and have tough criminal laws to protect the public'

Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico's District 12, has advocated for the death penalty for individuals who kill law enforcement officers, harm children, or traffic dangerous drugs.


State Rep. Block: Gov. Grisham's veto of 'horrific' tax bill HB14 is 'good news'

John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, said that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of a tax bill that would have increased alcohol taxes by 20 percent was a positive outcome.


Office of Housing moves to Workforce Solutions Department in New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the relocation of the Office of Housing from the Governor's Office to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS).


New Mexico celebrates volunteers aiding aging and disabled populations during Appreciation Week

During the week of April 21-25, New Mexico honors the volunteers who aid older adults and adults with disabilities throughout the state.