New Mexico Sun

News from July 2025


OPINION: Education belongs to the states, not the swamp

We must return to a place where the federal Government knows its place. The federal government, limited and restrained by the Constitution, was established to primarily handle national defense, foreign policy, and interstate commerce.


Rep. Martinez on crime: 'The people of New Mexico deserve to know what the more effective steps are that will improve public safety'

Alan Martinez, the House Republican Whip, said in a letter to Major General Miguel Aguilar that GOP lawmakers wish to meet with National Guard personnel deployed in Albuquerque.


Nathalie Martin publishes "The Inspired Retirement" exploring emotional aspects of retirement

Professor Nathalie Martin has released a new book, "The Inspired Retirement," through Beaver’s Pond Press.


Professor Sherri Thomas named director of UNM's indigenous peoples program

Professor Sherri Thomas has been appointed as the new Director of the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program (LIPP) at the School of Law.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber kicks off new program year with networking lunch

GACC members gathered for a networking event at the Shark Reef Cafe on July 16.


Two NM projects reach semifinals in NSF's $160M innovation competition

New Mexico is gaining attention with two local initiatives, Quantum Moonshot and Energized Watershed, being named among 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s $160 million Regional Innovation Engines competition.


The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 on July 22 to rescind a resolution from 2018 that permitted public prayer at the start of their meetings.


Federal aid granted for flood recovery in Lincoln County

The state of New Mexico has announced that the federal government has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for communities in New Mexico affected by recent flooding.


UNM School of Law Clinic adds social worker to expand student support

The School of Law Clinical Program has expanded its services by hiring a licensed clinical social worker, enhancing the support provided to students and reinforcing its multidisciplinary approach to legal education.


NFIB supports legislation aimed at improving permitting efficiency for small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its support for H.R. 3898, known as the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act.


Daniel Bruce faces season-ending injury with New Mexico United

New Mexico United forward Daniel Bruce has sustained a season-ending injury.


Gabriella Rivera named head coach for UNM spirit programs

Gabriella Rivera has been appointed as the head coach and spirit coordinator for the University of New Mexico's cheer, dance, and mascot programs.


New Mexico volleyball team earns AVCA academic honors for sixth consecutive year

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) has announced that the University of New Mexico's volleyball team has earned the Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year.


New Mexico Museum welcomes new staff members

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has announced the addition of three new staff members: Olga Valanos, Brigette Smith, and Levi Heisinger.


El Palacio magazine wins national award from press women federation

El Palacio magazine has been recognized with a national award from the National Federation of Press Women.


New Mexico Tourism Department supports record number of events with FY26 grants

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is set to support a record number of events with unprecedented grant funding in fiscal year 2026 through its Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program.


New Mexico awards $3.8M in tourism grants for fiscal year 2026

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities for fiscal year 2026 through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program.


OPINION: Hate has a home here

The City Different has become The City The Same, where the hive mind rules, and differences of opinion are no longer tolerated.


OPINION: Is Albuquerque being Trumped or seeing the results of what Keller created?

Albuquerque Mayor Keller is lamenting the Trump administration's proposed funding cuts and has joined other progressive cities and counties in opposing them.


New Mexico ranks lowest in education among U.S. states

Newsweek announced on its website that New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to WalletHub’s 2025 analysis.