New Mexico Sun

News from January 2025


Meta announces changes following advocacy from Free Speech Coalition

The Rio Grande Foundation (RGF), known for its focus on New Mexico tax and economic policies, has also been actively involved in advocating for online free speech.


New Mexico court overturns local abortion limits; Governor supports ruling

The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously invalidated abortion restrictions imposed by several conservative cities and counties.


Rail Runner sees slight increase in ridership post-pandemic

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has experienced a modest increase in ridership.


Abortion Free New Mexico leader: ' New Mexico has sadly become a hot spot for abortion tourism'

Tara Shaver said, "Be it late term abortions, or now chemical abortions, the New Mexico abortion cartel is hell bent on promoting the most dangerous abortion practices upon unsuspecting women."


OPINION: Ready or not, here we go

The Legislature will convene January 21st at twelve noon, which is the third Tuesday of January as required by law.


OPINION: Citizen engagement in NM legislative decisions is more vital than ever

The 2025 New Mexico Legislative session begins on January 21st and runs through March 22nd


State Bar awards scholarships at annual attorney memorial presentation

The State Bar of New Mexico's Senior Lawyers Division held its Eleventh Annual Attorney Memorial Scholarship Presentation and Reception on November 12, 2024.


UNM School of Law offers unique Washington D.C. semester program

The University of New Mexico School of Law offers a program that allows selected students to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., where they can live, study, and work.


School of Law holds Halloween movie night with community participation

The School of Law organized a Halloween movie night on October 24, 2024.


Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies at UNM lecture

The University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge recently hosted Dr. Noah Kaufman for a lecture as part of its speaker series. Dr. Kaufman is the co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, which funds research projects to...


Natural resources law program plans future after leadership change

The Natural Resources and Environmental Law (NREL) program is focused on preparing students to become leaders in environmental law.


Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and students at School of Law

The 2024 Scholarship Donor and Recipient Luncheon took place at the School of Law on November 8, 2024.


Desirée Bernard becomes new director of Interfaith Power & Light NM-El Paso

In a recent message, Desirée Bernard expressed her gratitude and excitement as she steps into the role of Executive Director for the New Mexico and El Paso chapter of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL).


ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.


Albuquerque City Council passes housing reform bill amid mixed community reactions

The Albuquerque City Council convened for its first meeting of 2025, focusing on addressing the city's housing crisis.


American Indian Law Center committee receives award from New Mexico State Bar

The State Bar of New Mexico held its Annual Awards Presentation during the Annual Meeting on October 25, 2024.


Franklin Mountain Energy receives first-ever global DarkSky certification for oil and gas sites

DarkSky International has awarded the DarkSky Certification to three Franklin Mountain Energy (FME) sites in Lea County, New Mexico.


Governor addresses resignations from Western New Mexico University Board

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has accepted the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents.


New Mexico prepares for 2025 legislative session focusing on LGBTQ rights

The upcoming 2025 legislative session in New Mexico is set to address several key issues, with a focus on protecting the rights and services for LGBTQ residents.


New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinar for elderly

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing a free virtual legal webinar on January 14, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Time.