New Mexico Sun

News from December 2025


Gabe Vasquez outlines immigration plan and congratulates Albuquerque mayor

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez addressed immigration reform proposals and congratulated Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller in posts dated December 9-10.


El Palacio announces winter edition release with public reading event in Albuquerque

El Palacio, the official magazine of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, has released its Winter 2025–26 issue.


New Mexico GSD seeks specialist for financial analysis of capital assets

The New Mexico General Services Department is seeking a General Ledger/Capital Assets Financial Analysis Specialist.


Juvenile Justice Services aids New Mexico youth through prevention and rehabilitation

Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) is dedicated to creating safe environments and fostering personal growth for New Mexico's youth.


Rio Grande Food Project Supports Families With Food, Education, and Community Partnerships

Albuquerque’s west side includes large pockets where families struggle to access affordable, healthy food.


Deb Haaland reflects on Pearl Harbor anniversary and child wellbeing challenges in New Mexico

Deb Haaland marked Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with a tribute on December 8, 2025.


Fitness seen as lifelong commitment for police cadets at New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy

For those entering the Basic Police Officer Training at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, meeting physical fitness standards is more than an entry requirement; it is considered a long-term commitment.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes Trump-era policies and legislative changes

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used social media posts dated December 9, 2025 to criticize Donald Trump's trade policy impacts on U.S. farmers and New Mexico's revenue while also addressing recent bipartisan developments—and disagreements—in this...


State approves $22 million bond package for Albuquerque fairgrounds redevelopment

The State Board of Finance has approved a $22.35 million bonding package for the State Fair District Board, which will allow the board to acquire nearly nine acres of land on the southwest corner of Albuquerque’s State Fairgrounds.


Deb Haaland shares three consecutive tweets linking to external content

Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, posted three tweets with external links on December 9, 2025.


OPINION: Why New Mexico Christians should vote

In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus was approached by the Pharisees, and they asked him what the greatest commandment was. Jesus replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all...


OPINION: Giving money directly to children is an idea the right and left could love

Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, plan to give away billions of dollars to fund investment accounts for children in the United States --- It’s a different approach to philanthropy.


New Mexico Shooting Sports Association challenges proposed legislation on firearm dealer oversight

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Inc (NMSSA) has voiced its concerns over proposed legislation that aims to increase state oversight of federally licensed firearm dealers (FFLs).


New Mexico seeks major funding boost for universal child care and PreK expansion

New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has requested $1.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 to expand universal child care and preschool programs, including making PreK available to all 3-year-olds in the state.


Republican lawmakers urge governor to consider public safety legislation for 2026 session

Co-Chairs Senator Crystal Brantley and Representative Andrea Reeb of the Public Safety Legislative Task Force have reached out to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, urging her to authorize the consideration of public safety legislation during the...


Western Heights Learning Center continues growth under granddaughters' leadership

Western Heights Learning Center, led by two granddaughters of its founder, continues to uphold its mission of providing accessible education in Albuquerque.


Sacred Heart Catholic School sees growth with new partnership and fundraising success

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Gallup, New Mexico, has been on a path to recovery after facing significant challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic and a subsequent move to a smaller facility in 2021.


OPINION: Why raising the gasoline tax in New Mexico is unfair

Protecting our citizens and their businesses and employees should be the Legislature's top priority.



OPINION: Panic in New Mexico - A State Stuck in Dependency

New Mexico is in crisis — and not just because of another political stalemate.