New Mexico Sun

News from July 2025


OPINION: Let heroes be heroes

Last week, I stood in the smoke-shadowed foothills near the Gila, watching the Hotshot crews return from another 16-hour shift fighting the Trout Fire.


OPINION: Chairwoman Thomson prioritizes timeliness over results... which explains a lot

I traveled over 600 miles and dedicated three full days to attend this week’s Legislative Health and Human Services interim committee meeting.


OPINION: MLG: Get your party’s buy-in on critical public safety special session

New Mexico is in crisis. Our violent crime rate is among the highest in the world. We are losing children to abuse and neglect while state systems meant to protect them collapse in plain sight.


Gold Star Families memorial marker dedicated in Roswell ceremony

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) participated in a ceremony today at the Douglas McBride Cemetery in Roswell, where a Gold Star Families memorial marker was dedicated.


State offers extended paid leave for employees affected by wildfires and floods

The State Personnel Office has announced that state employees affected by wildfires or flooding in several New Mexico counties will be eligible for up to 20 consecutive workdays of paid administrative leave.


New Mexico reschedules license sale after technical issues

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has rescheduled its annual leftover license sale.


Department of Game and Fish launches online system for EPLUS program

The Department of Game and Fish has introduced an online system for the EPLUS program.


New Mexico Child Support Services collects school supplies for students

The New Mexico Child Support Services Division (CSSD) is gathering school supplies to aid students statewide.


Attorney General Torrez responds to Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship

Attorney General Raúl Torrez expressed disappointment following the Supreme Court's decision to allow the enforcement of a presidential executive order that limits birthright citizenship in certain regions.


New Mexico increases surcharges for emergency services funding

The 911 emergency surcharge in New Mexico is set to rise from $0.51 to $1.


CYFD partners with Leadership New Mexico for workforce training initiative

The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) in New Mexico has initiated a leadership training program aimed at enhancing its workforce and improving services for vulnerable children and families.


Federal judge allows New Mexico's PFAS lawsuit against Cannon AFB to proceed

A federal judge has allowed New Mexico to proceed with its civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis.


Disaster resource center opens for fire victims in Los Lunas

A Disaster Resource Center has been established at the Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center in Los Lunas, New Mexico.


New Mexico supports tribal tobacco cessation with legislative funding

The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is working to enhance Tribal capacity for tobacco cessation and prevention programs.


Grant opportunity for culturally based harm reduction in New Mexico

Vital Strategies has announced a grant opportunity in collaboration with the New Mexico Tribal Behavioral Health Providers Association and Americans for Indian Opportunity.