New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


OPINION: Dead last is a choice: What New Mexico can learn from the states that left us behind

As back-to-school season draws near, parents across New Mexico are reading the latest national statistics and asking one simple question: why?


Greater Albuquerque Chamber honors Rep. Joshua Hernandez for site readiness legislation

Rep. Joshua Hernandez was recognized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) for his work on a site readiness bill during the 2025 legislative session.


University of New Mexico men’s tennis adds Carl Labitzke for upcoming season

Carl Labitzke, a freshman from Berlin, Germany, will join the University of New Mexico men's tennis team for the 2025-26 season.


It’s rare to find common ground in today’s political climate. But here in New Mexico, one issue is uniting voters across party lines: our healthcare system is in trouble.