New Mexico Sun

News from June 2025


Child care shortage prompts call for continued investment

The Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council has reported a significant shortage in child care services.


Nancy Laster appointed director at New Mexico's Division of Health Improvement

Nancy Laster has been appointed as the director of the New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Division of Health Improvement, effective June 9.


Leadership Albuquerque Class of 2025 completes program focused on civic leadership

Leadership Albuquerque's Class of 2025 concluded its 10-month program with a final day of activities at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on May 19.


The Santa Fe Opera announces 2025 opening nights broadcasts and ticket giveaway with KHFM

The Santa Fe Opera has announced its continued collaboration with 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio for the fifth consecutive year to provide free radio broadcasts of its 2025 Opening Nights.


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


Haaland outlines economic plan at Albuquerque event

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, outlined her economic agenda at a "Breaking Barriers" event hosted by the New Mexico chapter of the American Marketing Association in Albuquerque.


Pavement rehabilitation on NM 475 resumes June 4 with road closures

A $3.5 million roadway rehabilitation project on NM 475, Hyde Park Road, is set to resume on June 4, 2025.


New Mexico offers one-time SNAP supplement for seniors and disabled adults

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), in collaboration with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), is offering a one-time food benefit this month to New Mexicans over 60 and adults with disabilities who are enrolled in the...


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.


Deb Haaland receives endorsement from Common Defense for New Mexico governor race

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, engaged with veterans groups in Santa Fe to address their concerns about the future of the state.


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.