New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes GOP-backed federal worker policies and budget cuts

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández criticized recent Republican-led policy changes affecting VA workers' union rights and warned that proposed budget cuts would significantly impact essential services in New Mexico.


Deb Haaland addresses veterans’ issues and tribal partnerships in recent campaign posts

Deb Haaland posted several messages between August 7-8, 2025 highlighting support for veterans and Tribal Nations while also noting local pride in New Mexico’s landscape.


Sen. Thornton on 2016 Russia election interference claims: 'The walls are closing in on members of the Obama Administration'

Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, said that new evidence is exposing a conspiracy by Obama Administration officials to damage President Trump and called for accountability to restore trust in the Republic.


Sen. Thornton: 'Tell Hamas to release the remaining hostages' and this could all be over

Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has called on Representative Melanie Stansbury to advocate for the release of hostages by Hamas and to facilitate humanitarian access.


Sen. Block: 'The economy is strong but could be stronger with interest rate cuts'

Jay Block, Senator of New Mexico, said that the recent decline in U.S. inflation indicates economic strength but emphasized the necessity for further interest rate cuts to enhance conditions.


Sen. Block: 'Abusing staffers is now legal in New Mexico thanks to a new rule by Democrats'

Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over a new ethics committee policy that he claims allows legislators to mistreat staff members without facing repercussions.


Rep. Lord: 'New Mexico ranked the worst school system in the nation, again'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has said that the state's last-place ranking in education highlights persistent issues that lawmakers have not addressed.


Rep. Block: Only way to fix New Mexico's health care crisis is 'malpractice reform'

John Block, House Representative of New Mexico, said that malpractice reform is essential to addressing the state's health care crisis and retaining doctors.


Rep. Dow: 'Dismantling critical federal enforcement tools in the state doesn’t strengthen security—it weakens it'

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative of New Mexico, expressed concerns that efforts to restrict federal enforcement could undermine law enforcement and public safety as the state grapples with rising security issues. This statement was made on the social media platform X.


Sen. Thornton: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is not a reason to call a Special Session'

Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has expressed skepticism regarding Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special session on immigration detention, suggesting it may be politically motivated.


Yvette Herrell joins Trump administration; won't run for Congress again

Former New Mexico congresswoman Yvette Herrell has been appointed to a position in the Trump administration.


Eastern New Mexico cross country announces 2025 season schedule

Eastern New Mexico University's men's and women's cross country teams have announced their schedule for the 2025 season.


New Mexico faces challenges as film industry experiences downturn

Since the administration of former Governor Bill Richardson, New Mexico has been known for its generous film subsidies.


Rose Bryan named general counsel at New Mexico Health Care Authority

Rose Bryan has been appointed as the new general counsel for the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), effective immediately.


Western New Mexico University opens 2025 football and volleyball season ticket sales

Western New Mexico University Athletics has begun selling season tickets for the 2025 Mustang Football and Volleyball seasons.


Nm state announces fall/winter sports broadcast teams for espn+ and radio

NM State Athletics has announced its broadcast teams for the 2025-26 fall and winter seasons, in partnership with Van Wagner.


Eastern New Mexico University announces women's basketball schedule for upcoming season

Eastern New Mexico University's women's basketball team has released its schedule for the 2025-26 season.


Lobo Football single-game tickets go on sale August 4

Single-game tickets for Lobo Football will be available to the general public starting Monday, August 4 at 9 a.m. through the official website, www.golobos.com/tickets.


University of New Mexico seeks access services librarian for Zimmerman Library

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences has announced a job opening for the position of Library Information Specialist 2 – Access Services Librarian.


Eastern New Mexico named LSC Sports Information Staff of the Year

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized as the 2024-25 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Sports Information Staff of the Year.