New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


Deb Haaland highlights healthcare and economic plans in posts about New Mexico gubernatorial run

Deb Haaland announced her commitment to address major issues such as healthcare costs and job growth if elected governor of New Mexico through a series of posts on August 6-7, 2025.


Central New Mexico Community College seeks business partners for fall job-shadow program

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is seeking local businesses in Albuquerque to take part in its Fall Job-Shadow Program, scheduled from October 29 through November 5.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights tourism nomination and health care ruling

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates between August 5-7, 2025 about New Mexico's tourism nomination, support for Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler at Miss America, and a federal judge's decision protecting Medicaid funding for Planned...


Lincoln County SNAP recipients given more time for emergency benefit replacement

Lincoln County residents who lost food due to recent flooding have until August 24 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


New Mexico names leaders for new Technology and Innovation Office

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has appointed Nora Meyers Sackett as director and Lindsay Humphries as associate director of its new Technology and Innovation Office (TIO).


Rio Grande Foundation comments on fraud investigation at state insurance office

A lawsuit and internal investigation are underway at New Mexico’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI).


Anderson, Brown and Jenkins named to MW soccer watch list; Lobos picked seventh

Nicole Anderson, Kennedy Brown, and Fiona Jenkins have been named to the 2025 Mountain West Women’s Soccer Watch List.


Deb Haaland highlights campaign support and community values in recent posts

Deb Haaland posted several messages on August 5-6, 2025 highlighting campaign endorsements from local leaders, community safety initiatives during National Night Out, and personal memories of her mother’s legacy.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights community outreach and sentencing update

District Attorney Sam Bregman marked National Night Out on August 6, 2025 with social media posts highlighting his involvement in community events around Bernalillo County.


Abraham Williams named to Bruce Feldman’s College Football Freaks List for 2025

Abraham Williams, a senior cornerback and kick returner for the University of New Mexico, has been named to Bruce Feldman’s 2025 College Football Freaks List, published by The Athletic.


Conservation Voters New Mexico highlights ongoing threats as Voting Rights Act turns 60

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by reflecting on its legacy and ongoing challenges to voting protections across the United States.


Lobo soccer begins 2025 campaign with exhibition match against UTEP

The University of New Mexico's women's soccer team will begin its 2025 season with an exhibition match against UTEP on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque.


Matt Villareal appointed assistant athletic director for Lobo Basketball

The University of New Mexico Athletic Department has announced the appointment of Matt Villareal as the Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and Digital Strategy for Lobo Basketball.


Katy McCarter and Jackson Woodard receive Mountain West Hal Rothman Sportsmanship Award

New Mexico swimmer Katy McCarter and UNLV football player Jackson Woodard have been honored with the Mountain West Hal Rothman Sportsmanship Award for 2024-25.


UNM offers free tickets for kids at select Lobo Football games

The University of New Mexico is introducing a new initiative aimed at making Lobo Football games more accessible to families.


Museum's 'Breakfast with Curators' series returns this August

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is set to bring back its "Breakfast with the Curators" lecture series this August.


Elders in Residence program connects generations at Jemez Historic Site

Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, is launching an Elders in Residence program from August 6 to 17, 2025.


Indian Market events set for August at New Mexico History Museum

The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will host a series of events during the Indian Market weekend on August 16 and 17, 2025.


Kirtland Air Force Base to unveil economic impact report on August 13

Kirtland Air Force Base is preparing to release its economic impact report on August 13.


Chamber partners with College Board to promote finance course for students

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to promote a new Advanced Placement (AP) Business Principles Finance Course for students.