New Mexico Sun

News from April 2025


National Indian Law Library highlighted during National Library Week

In 1971, the National Indian Law Library (NILL) was established by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) to serve as a central clearinghouse on Indian law.


Haaland criticizes Kennedy Jr.'s workforce reductions in Health and Human Services

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gears up for his visit to New Mexico, his recent strategy to shrink the workforce within the Health and Human Services Department has sparked criticism.


National test scores emphasize education crisis in New Mexico

The latest national educational performance data has highlighted the continuing challenges faced by New Mexico's education system.


New Mexico Medical Board schedules interim meeting for April

The New Mexico Medical Board has announced that it will hold an interim board meeting on April 9, 2025.


New Mexico urged to diversify economy beyond oil and gas reliance

The recent session of the New Mexico legislature has brought forward an emerging concern about the state's approach to its economic reliance on the oil and gas industry, as pointed out by Missi Currier.


Dolores Huerta endorses Deb Haaland for New Mexico governor during annual celebration

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, received a notable endorsement from civil rights activist Dolores Huerta.


State Rep. Lord: 'New Mexicans have a right to know where organizations like NM Dems stand on the issue of domestic terrorism'

State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's House District 22 has called for a public apology from the New Mexico Democratic Party following its response to the firebombing of the state's GOP headquarters.


Executives predict future WTI crude oil prices in Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Executives from oil and gas companies have shared their projections for the future price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.


New Mexico Early Childhood Advisory Council announces leadership and member changes

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) recently announced changes to its Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council.


Albuquerque Reads seeks donations to support end-of-year celebrations

The Albuquerque Reads program is seeking donations to help students continue their reading journey over the summer.


Officer positions open at New Mexico Association of REALTORS for 2026

Applications are now being accepted by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) for several officer positions, with terms beginning January 1, 2026.


State Sen. Gallegos on conscience rights and baby box expansion: 'We’ve got three little boys that have life now because this worked'

David Gallegos, a state Senator for New Mexico District 41, expressed his support for expanding conscience protections for healthcare workers and the implementation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across New Mexico.


Sonographer on ethical dilemmas in healthcare: 'I went into healthcare to help people, not to take the lives of innocent fetuses'

Monica Parra, a medical sonographer at a major Albuquerque hospital, said that conscience protections are necessary to prevent ethical conflicts in patient care.


Sonography educator on workforce impact: 'Policies like this will only exacerbate the shortage of healthcare workers'

Nicole Arredondo, a sonography educator, said that policy changes affecting conscience rights are deterring students from pursuing healthcare careers.


Sonographer on religious exemption threats: 'Assisting in an abortion goes against everything I believe in'

William Pacheco, a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at a major hospital in Albuquerque, reported facing potential job loss after declining to assist in an abortion procedure.


Alliance for Life spokesperson on conscience protections in abortion law: We 'physically assist in ending that little life'

Suzette Presti, spokesperson for the New Mexico Alliance for Life, said that the restoration of New Mexico's conscience protections through Senate Bill 347 is necessary, as current federal laws leave medical professionals vulnerable.


Tribal Nations and environmental groups challenge Line 5 tunnel project approval

Four Michigan Tribal Nations and environmental advocates have appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, seeking to reverse a lower court's decision that supported the Michigan Public Service Commission's permit for the Line 5 tunnel project.


Indigenous muralists feature in South Broadway Cultural Center exhibition

A new art exhibition at the South Broadway Cultural Center in Southeast Albuquerque presents large original paintings by seven Indigenous muralists.


New Mexico joins national effort to improve behavioral health services

The New Mexico Health Care Authority has been chosen as one of eight state agencies to join a national learning collaborative led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.


State Sen. Block: Arson attack on GOP headquarters is 'domestic terrorism'

Jay Block, the State Senator for New Mexico District 12, has described the recent firebombing of the Republican Party headquarters as an act of "domestic terrorism."