News from August 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Bill Sharer, Senate Republican Leader, said that the New Mexico Senate Ethics Committee's decision to clear Senator Mimi Stewart of verbal abuse allegations reveals a partisan reluctance among Democratic lawmakers to enforce their own...
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
ESPN 101.7 The TEAM announced on their website that Hartford Athletic secured a victory over New Mexico United, handing United a 4‑0 defeat.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Don Cook, president of racing at The Downs at Albuquerque, announced in an ESPN Radio 101.7 "THE TEAM" interview that the All-American Futurity and Derby trials will now be held at the Albuquerque track.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Since the administration of former Governor Bill Richardson, the Rio Grande Foundation has maintained its opposition to New Mexico’s film subsidy program.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department has launched the Arts & Cultural Districts (ACD) Pilot Grant Program, a one-time initiative aimed at supporting state-authorized Arts & Cultural Districts.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used social media posts dated August 3-4, 2025, to discuss her national TV appearance addressing Medicaid cuts affecting New Mexico and announce support for a new bike park at Picuris Pueblo through state grants.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
New Mexico Historic Sites will hold the annual Pueblo Independence Day event at Jemez Historic Site on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
New Mexico swimmer Katy McCarter and UNLV football player Jackson Woodard have been named the recipients of the 2024-25 Mountain West Hal Rothman Sportsmanship Award.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Deb Haaland has used her official social media accounts in early August 2025 to criticize Donald Trump’s policies and highlight her ongoing gubernatorial campaign in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
New Mexico Arts has announced the opening of its call for proposals for the 2026 Mini Grant program, aimed at expanding arts engagement among military and veteran communities in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department has approved support for 307 trainees at 12 companies through its Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) in June and July, allocating more than $3.6 million in potential funding.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
On July 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors received a virtual presentation from Amanda Dawson, senior director for state and district partnerships at The College Board.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) will continue to provide free meals to thousands of New Mexicans in fiscal year 2026.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Albuquerque Isotopes first baseman Keston Hiura has been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for July 28 to August 3, according to an announcement from Major League Baseball.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Yvette Herrell, a former state legislator from New Mexico, was appointed in June by the president to serve as assistant secretary for congressional relations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Families attending University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobo Football games in 2025 will have a new opportunity to bring children for free, thanks to a recently announced initiative.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has introduced potential measures aimed at facilitating the growth of mid-sized firms in the residential mortgage market.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
Jackie Bennett OBE has been re-appointed as Chair of the Residential Property Forum (RPF) for a second term.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The State of New Mexico has been recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer by the Age-Friendly Institute, marking it as the first government entity in the Southwest to achieve this status.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 4, 2025
The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is inviting applications for grants of up to $225,000.
