New Mexico Sun

News from May 2025


AFNM announces 63% of abortions in New Mexico in 2023 were abortion pills

Abortion Free New Mexico (AFNM) announced that, according to Guttmacher Institute data, 63% of all abortions performed in New Mexico in 2023 involved abortion pills, matching the national average.


NMANS launches new website to support non-public schools in New Mexico

The New Mexico Association of Non-public Schools (NMANS) has announced the launch of its new website, www.nmans.org.


New Mexico awards $3.3 million to energy firms in pilot program

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced on May 2, 2025, that $3.3 million has been granted to five companies in the advanced energy sector.


CVNM Action Fund endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor in 2026 election

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund has endorsed Secretary Deb Haaland for the 2026 gubernatorial elections.


UNM Law School's 2025 commencement to feature Judge Shammara Henderson as keynote speaker

The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law is set to hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.


CVNM criticizes Trump Administration's environmental and civil rights policies

The Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) has issued a statement reflecting on the actions taken by the Trump Administration, which they consider reckless and detrimental to various communities and institutions.


House challenges California's Clean Air Act waiver under CRA

On April 30th and May 1st, 2025, the House of Representatives utilized the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of 1996 to disapprove California's Clean Air Act waiver, which allows the state to set its own vehicle emission standards.


State Rep. Block on impeachment effort: 'President Trump legally and properly deported a criminal illegal alien'

John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, said that the removal of an MS-13 gang member by former President Donald Trump was lawful and he denounced representative Shri Thanedar for calling for Trump's impeachment.


State Rep. Block: 'Our tax dollars are going to leftist propaganda that trashes voter integrity measures'

John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, expressed concerns over taxpayer-funded content from MTO, which he claims promotes partisan messaging against voter integrity measures and misleads the public about proposed election...


Arts & Culture: Arthur Sze’s Poetry Reading Honors a Lifetime of Articulate Compassion

Pulitzer-nominated poet, translator, and educator, Arthur Sze, is a National Treasure.



Bonnie Stepleton retires from UNM School of Law after 16 years of service

May 1, 2025 Bonnie Stepleton, Director of Student and Career Services at the UNM School of Law, has announced her retirement after 16 years of service.


Governor Lujan Grisham signs bills to boost education and workforce initiatives

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted a series of legislative measures designed to enhance access to education and workforce development in New Mexico.


Authorities urge adherence to 'Stop. Look. Lock.' to prevent hot car tragedies

Parents and caregivers nationwide are encouraged to adhere to the "Stop.