New Mexico Sun

News from December 2025


Deb Haaland shares new posts on December 9, 2025

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


Deb Haaland urges voter participation in Albuquerque runoff election

Deb Haaland used her social media platform on December 9, 2025 to encourage participation in Albuquerque's runoff election.


OPINION: Evil wins when good people stay silent

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing.” Those words still ring true. The threat to our nation today is not just corruption—it is silence.


New Mexico DOJ highlights charity fraud awareness amid holiday giving season

The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is emphasizing the work of its Charities Unit during Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from December 8 to 12.


Task force issues warnings to telecom firms over illegal robocalls

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, in collaboration with the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, has issued warning notices to four telecom companies identified as major contributors to illegal robocall traffic in the United States.


New Mexico projects stable fiscal outlook amid federal challenges

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group has presented its financial forecast to the Legislative Finance Committee, projecting a total General Fund revenue of $13.9 billion for fiscal year 2027.


El Palacio magazine releases winter issue with reading event planned for Albuquerque

El Palacio, the magazine published by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, has released its Winter 2025–26 issue and announced a public reading event featuring contributors to the new edition.


New Mexico United teams up with The Giving Machine for holiday charity drive

The Giving Machine, an initiative by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be available in Albuquerque for the first time this holiday season.


UNM receives $2.5 million federal grant for street medicine resident training

The University of New Mexico Office for Community Health (OCH) has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million federal grant to train primary care residents in Street Medicine.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses ACA expiration and education opportunity in December posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted on X in early December about upcoming changes to ACA tax credits and promoted an Air Force Academy program for students.


UNM researchers find potential drug combination for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Researchers at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine have identified a potential new approach to treating ovarian cancer that could improve outcomes for patients whose disease is resistant to standard chemotherapy.


Powerball jackpot reaches estimated $875 million for December 8 drawing

The estimated Powerball jackpot for the drawing on Monday, December 8, 2025, has reached $875 million.


Mantis Space selects Albuquerque for headquarters; expects over 200 jobs

Mantis Space, a startup focused on space and advanced energy infrastructure, has chosen Albuquerque, New Mexico as the location for its headquarters and research and development manufacturing facilities.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights universal child care law and holiday events in New Mexico

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates on December 7 and December 8, 2025 regarding New Mexico's new universal child care law—the first such measure nationwide—and highlighted upcoming local holiday celebrations rooted in longstanding...


Albuquerque International Sunport’s FlySide Pass sees strong early interest from nontravelers

The Albuquerque International Sunport has reported that its new ABQ FlySide Pass program has attracted more than 500 visitors in less than two weeks since its launch on November 25.


Development proposals unveiled for Albuquerque Fairgrounds seek community input

A private firm has presented three potential plans for redeveloping the Albuquerque Fairgrounds and the surrounding International District.


Lockheed Martin partners with Hadrian to boost defense manufacturing with automation

Lockheed Martin and Hadrian have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities for defense products.


New Mexico expands behavioral health clinic network with five new sites planned for 2026

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced the expansion of its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program, with five new clinics set to open in 2026.


Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball seeks fourth straight win against Oklahoma Christian

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team will attempt to extend its three-game winning streak when it faces Oklahoma Christian on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.


Eastern New Mexico men’s basketball extends win streak to seven with victory over Oklahoma Christian

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team has extended its winning streak to seven games after a decisive 80-59 victory over Oklahoma Christian.