New Mexico Sun

News from June 2025


BKFC president praises Albuquerque fans ahead of BKFC 75 return: ‘They love fighting out here’

As Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) prepares to return to Albuquerque for the eighth time, the promotion’s president says the city’s passion for the sport keeps the Land of Enchantment on BKFC’s national and global tour.


OPINION: The right to petition Denied: How Las Cruces Officials Disregarded Citizen Voices

OPINION: The right to petition denied: How Las Cruces officials disregarded citizen voices


Women veterans conference set for June in Albuquerque

Registration is now open for the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Women Veterans’ Conference 2025, scheduled for Saturday, June 14th.


Military & Veterans Day returns to New Mexico State Fair on September 9

The New Mexico State Fair will host its annual Military & Veterans Day on September 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque.


New Mexico Public Regulation Commission plans community event in Corona

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) is set to host a meet-and-greet at the village hall in Corona on Monday, June 16.


OPINION: It’s time to love beyond politics

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” 1 John 4:7–8 (KJV)


State Printing installs new humidifier to improve print quality

In Santa Fe's dry climate, maintaining optimal conditions for printing equipment can be challenging.


Delinquent property tax auctions set for June in New Mexico counties

The Taxation and Revenue Department has announced that delinquent property tax auctions will take place in De Baca, Roosevelt, and Chaves counties in June.


New Mexico extends timeline for workplace heat protection rule adoption

The New Mexico Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has announced an extension to the timeline for adopting its proposed heat illness and injury rule.


New Mexico extends timeline for workplace heat protection rule adoption

The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has announced an extension of the timeline for adopting its proposed heat illness and injury rule.


New Mexico begins implementing Senate Bill 3 with first executive committee meeting

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts are set to hold the first meeting of the Executive Committee under Senate Bill 3, known as the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act.


New curator joins National Hispanic Cultural Center's visual arts team

The National Hispanic Cultural Center has announced the appointment of hazel batrezchavez as its new Visual Arts Curator.


Bosque Redondo Memorial commemorates Treaty of 1868 with art exhibition and cultural events

The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site will host its annual commemoration of the Treaty of 1868 on June 14, 2025.


Sen. Townsend on renewable energy subsidies: 'Companies have become welfare recipients to taxpayer dollars'

Jim Townsend, a New Mexico State Senator, expressed concerns on X regarding renewable energy companies benefiting from taxpayer subsidies while delivering what he described as inefficient and costly energy.


New Mexico begins implementing Senate Bill 3 with executive committee meeting

New Mexico is set to hold the inaugural meeting of its Behavioral Health Reform Executive Committee, marking a significant step in implementing Senate Bill 3.


Valerie Tsosie joins ALTSD Policy Advisory Council

Valerie Tsosie has been appointed to the Policy Advisory Council of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD).


New Mexicans call for stronger protection of health and identity data

Today, a coalition of advocates in New Mexico has launched a petition supporting the New Mexico Community & Health Information Safety & Privacy Advocacy (NMCHISPA) campaign.


New Mexico offers $3M for youth outdoor programs

The New Mexico Economic Development Department's Outdoor Recreation Division is offering financial support for programs aimed at providing outdoor experiences to youth across the state.


Rep. Hall releases statement on Officer Timothy  Ontiveros' Passing

New Mexico House Republicans have announced that Representative William (Bill) Hall issued a statement mourning the death of Officer Timothy Ontiveros and offering condolences to his family and friends.


Rep. Chavez requests data on Albuquerque homelessness programs after new health study

New Mexico House Republicans have announced that following a Department of Health study revealing an escalating homelessness crisis, Representative Nicole Chavez (R-Albuquerque) has sent a letter to Mayor Tim Keller.