New Mexico Sun

News from July 2025


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.