News from August 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2025
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Albuquerque program.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
District Attorney Sam Bregman released updates on August 19 about Operation Route 66's impact—including hundreds of arrests—and reported the sentencing of Erik Lea for kidnapping and rape charges dating back to 2006.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is seeking public input on the proposed Amendment 8 to its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for federal fiscal years 2024–2029.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to a decision by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals that invalidated New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will begin distributing $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across the state, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Greg Heiar, the former men's basketball head coach at New Mexico State University (NMSU), announced in an ESPN Radio 101.7 "THE TEAM" interview that he has reached a settlement regarding his 2023 dismissal.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Adam Trubo, an ultra runner and longtime supporter of Special Olympics New Mexico, announced in a radio interview on ESPN 101.7 "THE TEAM" that his upcoming 100-mile race in Leadville, Colorado, aims to raise $100,000.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
New Mexico United secured a 2-2 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC, ending a multi-match losing streak and earning their first point since June in their 100th home game at The Lab.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates between August 17-19, covering topics such as military academy nominations, proposed Medicare reductions linked to federal legislation under former President Trump, and engagement with Latino leaders at a...
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Paul J. Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, appeared on “Issues and Answers” with Diane Kinderwater on KCHF TV to discuss key issues in Albuquerque’s upcoming city elections.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Deb Haaland used several social media posts between August 18-19, 2025 to highlight themes from her campaign for governor of New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
New Mexico's Office of the State Engineer (OSE) has issued noncompliance warnings to owners of 20 water wells in the Carlsbad and Capitan Basins.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
New Mexico inmates will see a reduction in commissary costs following the New Mexico Corrections Department's (NMCD) decision to manage prison store operations internally.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) has reported the highest number of high school equivalency (HSE) graduates in the state for the third year in a row.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The Department of Game and Fish in Santa Fe has announced the initiation of checkpoints across the state during the hunting season.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The New Mexico State Land Office has reported earning $256 million in bonus payments from its latest oil and gas lease sale, setting a new record for the second consecutive month.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the addition of seven new staff members to his office and provided an update on the detention of Alexis Monrroy, a teenager charged with murder following incidents in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has introduced new public dashboards and assessment tools aimed at building a more accountable and transparent early childhood system in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
Janice Honeycutt Hering, a former leader of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber's Leadership, Education & Small Business programs, is now pursuing research as a PhD candidate.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2025
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce will host an event featuring Don Tarry, who will discuss New Mexico's energy future.
