New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


New Mexico United hosts final 'Fans Against Hunger' drive this Saturday

New Mexico United and the University of New Mexico Athletics are set to host the final "Fans Against Hunger" food drive this Saturday.


National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates milestone with diverse fall programming

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of events and performances this fall.


Governor honors eight with excellence in arts awards

Seven individuals and one organization have been selected for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Panda Express opens new location in Albuquerque with community contributions

Panda Express has opened its 15th location in Albuquerque, with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce assisting in the launch on August 20.


New Mexico United transfers Luiz Fernando to Hanoi FC

New Mexico United has confirmed the transfer of forward Luiz Fernando to Hanoi Football Club, a team in Vietnam’s top division.


New Mexico United prepares for key match against Sacramento Republic FC

New Mexico United is set to play Sacramento Republic FC this Saturday night at The Lab in Albuquerque.


Democracy Reform Summit at ASU focuses on barriers facing Native American voters

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the Brennan Center for Justice are collaborating to address barriers to Native American political participation.


Bernalillo DA Sam Bregman announces detention ruling and joint anti-crime initiative

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates on major legal actions and collaborative anti-crime operations via social media posts dated August 28-29, 2025.


Western New Mexico women's cross country placed 12th in LSC preseason poll

The Western New Mexico University Women's Cross Country team has been ranked 12th in the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Preseason Poll.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses tragedy, disaster relief, and women’s rights in latest posts

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández published a series of posts between August 27-29, 2025 addressing legislative action after tragedy in Minneapolis, ongoing flood recovery efforts in Mora County, New Mexico, and promoting her op-ed on...


Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1 billion ahead of August 30 drawing

The estimated Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 drawing has been increased to $1 billion, with a cash value of $453.1 million.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts stair climb honoring 9/11 first responders

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host a memorial stair climb event on September 13, 2025, to honor the first responders who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.


New Mexico to announce new partnership during international quantum conference

New Mexico is preparing to host the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, also known as Quantum Week, at the Albuquerque Convention Center from August 31 to September 5.


Chamber marks D.H. Lescombes Winery’s 20 years in Old Town

Members of D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro marked their 20th anniversary in Old Town with a ribbon cutting on August 24, an event supported by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. D.H. Lescombes has been making wine in New Mexico since...


Eastern New Mexico University offers single-game football tickets with new concessions

Individual game tickets for Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) football are now available for the upcoming season.


Nina Gallegos named assistant coach for ENMU women’s soccer

Nina Gallegos has been appointed as the new assistant coach for the Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) women's soccer team, according to an announcement by head coach Nona Borden.


New Mexico United acquires defender Kipp Keller on loan from Minnesota United FC

New Mexico United has acquired defender Kipp Keller on loan from Minnesota United FC for the remainder of the 2025 USL Championship season.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts lecture on women trailblazers in space

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its next Launch Pad Lecture on September 5, focusing on the contributions of women in space exploration.


Tribal nations urged to assert authority over threats to reservation water resources

As water scarcity intensifies in the western United States, concerns about the ability of Tribal Nations to safeguard their water resources and rights have become more pressing.


Eastern New Mexico football earns seventh LSC academic title in nine years

Eastern New Mexico University's football team has been named the 2024-25 academic champion by the Lone Star Conference (LSC), after achieving the highest grade point average among all ten LSC member institution football teams.