News from May 2025
By Robert Witsenhausen | May 13, 2025
Who could miss the lurid tale of the Las Cruces Municipal Judge who got a little too cozy with the cartels?
By Kenneth W. Costello | May 13, 2025
Political efforts to curtail gas supply and demand have met with limited success.
By Jim Townsend | May 13, 2025
It’s pretty simple, if the radical progressive politicians running our state continue to intentionally defy the enforcement of federal law and disregard executive orders from President Donald Trump, New Mexico will face harsh fiscal consequences.
By Brian C. Nixon | May 13, 2025
Experimental, improvisatory music is not for the faint of heart.
By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has initiated the first phase of a project to develop the state's Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy (CETS).
By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and NMexus have announced the launch of a global business accelerator and commercialization center aimed at increasing foreign direct investment in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unveiled a section of the federal budget reconciliation bill that could have significant impacts on Americans, including cuts to Medicaid and programs designed to safeguard air and water quality.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | May 12, 2025
In a twist of irony, Micayle Petersen—an advocate for children's protection and free speech—says she was silenced during a public hearing on Senate Bill 552, legislation that claimed to champion those very principles. SB552, titled the “Protection of School Library Materials Act,” purportedly aimed to safeguard free expression and shield school staff from retaliation.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Gail Armstrong, the New Mexico House Republican Leader, said in a press release that the recent fentanyl seizure underscores the urgent need for legislative action to protect New Mexico communities.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico District 38, expressed concerns about free graduate tuition, stating it lacks oversight and fails to address the state's low graduation rate and narrow degree outcomes.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, said that New Hampshire's establishment of a bitcoin reserve sets a precedent that other states, including New Mexico, are likely to follow.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico District 22 has expressed frustration over Democratic legislators blocking her attempts to criminalize necrophilia.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico District 38, has expressed concerns that partisan control has not effectively addressed the rising issues of crime and drug trafficking in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has released its 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the organization's activities and achievements over the past year.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
The Albuquerque City Council has decided to allocate $4.5 million from opioid settlement funds to enhance the city's Gateway system.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has issued a warning to residents about a scam involving fake toll road payment demands.
By New Mexico Sun | May 11, 2025
The Rio Grande Foundation has expressed its concerns regarding New Mexico's current energy policies.
By New Mexico Sun | May 11, 2025
Albuquerque Reads, an initiative focused on enhancing literacy skills among young students, is gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.
By New Mexico Sun | May 10, 2025
The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tramway Plaza Event Centre in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | May 10, 2025
On May 10, the National Hispanic Cultural Center will host SOMOS ABQ, an event that promises to immerse attendees in a vibrant display of music, art, and culture.
