New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


New Mexico True campaign named finalist for Skift IDEA Awards

New Mexico's tourism campaign, "Living Legends," has been named a finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards in the "Creative Thinkers: Content" category.


Citizen Advisory Committee meeting set for August 5 by New Mexico Game and Fish

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced a public meeting with the Public Land User (Habitat) Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee.


Youth encouragement elk license sale opens July 29 in New Mexico

Youth hunters in New Mexico will have the opportunity to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement Elk licenses starting at 10 a.m. MDT on July 29.


New Mexico schedules community meetings for Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan in August

The New Mexico Public Education Department has scheduled a series of community meetings throughout August to discuss the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan.


Mexican wolf M3065 crosses north of I-40 in New Mexico

A male Mexican wolf, identified as M3065, has been tracked moving north of Interstate 40 in New Mexico.


New Mexico launches platform to support aspiring teachers

Aspiring teachers in New Mexico have a new resource with the launch of TEACHNewMexico.org.


New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission seeks public input on new water planning rule

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) has announced a proposed rule under the Water Security Planning Act, aiming to enhance water planning and management in the state.


Disaster unemployment aid approved for New Mexico after severe storms

President Donald Trump has approved disaster aid for New Mexico, enabling unemployment assistance for Lincoln County residents and businesses impacted by severe storms, flooding, and landslides that occurred on June 23.


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.


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.


Attorney General warns New Mexicans about RECA-related scams

The New Mexico Department of Justice and the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) have issued a warning about scams targeting individuals affected by radiation exposure in New Mexico.


Flood-affected counties receive tax filing extension from New Mexico Taxation Department

Taxpayers in Lincoln and Doña Ana Counties impacted by recent flooding have been granted an extension for filing business tax returns.


New Mexico announces property tax auctions across six counties in August

The Taxation and Revenue Department of New Mexico has announced a series of delinquent property tax auctions scheduled for August.


New Mexico chosen to host NASBO's 2026 Spring Conference

The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) has chosen New Mexico as the location for its 2026 Spring Conference.


New Mexico seeks court order against Cannon AFB over denied PFAS testing

New Mexico state officials are seeking a court order to compel Cannon Air Force Base to allow environmental inspectors access for testing toxic PFAS contamination.


New Mexico launches advisory council for Medicaid member input

New Mexico's Medicaid program has introduced a 15-member advisory council to provide beneficiaries with a platform for direct input on policies impacting over 800,000 residents.


New Mexico becomes first government in Southwest certified as age-friendly employer

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 designation.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández comments on job growth and Social Security communications

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addressed concerns about job growth during the Trump administration and recent claims about Social Security benefits in tweets posted in early August 2025.


Leadership Albuquerque opens applications for next session beginning September 2025

The Leadership Albuquerque program is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 session, set to begin in September.


Jemez Historic Site launches Elders in Residence program connecting generations

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