New Mexico Sun

News from August 2025


Arnav Arkanath receives Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors for academics and athletics

Western New Mexico University senior Arnav Arkanath has been named a 2024–25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).


Shali Sheridan named assistant AD for student success at ENMU

Eastern New Mexico University has announced the hiring of Shali Sheridan as assistant athletic director for student success in its athletics department.


University of New Mexico football opens fall camp with full roster of quarterbacks

The University of New Mexico began its football fall camp on Wednesday morning with a practice session that lasted over two hours.


Bernalillo County accepts $25.9 million in state funds for key local projects

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to accept $25.9 million in capital outlay funds from the New Mexico State Legislature.


Andrew Druart receives 2025 Siletz Grant for work with Native American Rights Fund

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) continues its support of the Native American Rights Fund’s (NARF) law clerk program, which aims to train future legal advocates for tribal nations.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber backs federal support for Border Water Infrastructure Program

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has joined with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to support the Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP), a federal initiative aimed at addressing water and wastewater infrastructure challenges along the...


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses public broadcasting cuts and local initiatives

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham commented on August 1-2, 2025 about national budget cuts affecting public broadcasting in New Mexico as well as local business visits and university governance decisions.


OPINION: Dead last is a choice: What New Mexico can learn from the states that left us behind

As back-to-school season draws near, parents across New Mexico are reading the latest national statistics and asking one simple question: why?


New Mexico Wildlife Federation hosts free event on preparing for hunting season

The New Mexico Wildlife Federation will hold its next “Wildlife Wednesday” event on August 13 at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom in Albuquerque.


Medicaid launches beneficiary advisory council for direct member input

New Mexico’s Medicaid program has formed a new advisory council to give direct input from beneficiaries on the direction of services and administration that impact over 800,000 residents in the state.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber honors Rep. Joshua Hernandez for site readiness legislation

Rep. Joshua Hernandez was recognized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) for his work on a site readiness bill during the 2025 legislative session.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman announces convictions in murder and cold case sexual assault

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced convictions in two major cases via Twitter on July 31 and August 1, including a second-degree murder verdict and resolution of a decades-old sexual assault case.


University of New Mexico men’s tennis adds Carl Labitzke for upcoming season

Carl Labitzke, a freshman from Berlin, Germany, will join the University of New Mexico men's tennis team for the 2025-26 season.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces new bridge project and infrastructure conference

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates on key infrastructure projects and announced the upcoming Infrastructure Finance Conference in November.


Governor marks opening of $24M Church Rock bridge aimed at pedestrian safety

A new $24 million bridge has opened on NM 566 near Church Rock, New Mexico, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and officials from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).


Isotopes plan American Sign Language Night with special jerseys and accessibility features

The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced that “American Sign Language Night” will take place on Friday, August 22 at Isotopes Park.


It’s rare to find common ground in today’s political climate. But here in New Mexico, one issue is uniting voters across party lines: our healthcare system is in trouble.