New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


ENMU volleyball seeks to break losing streak against Oklahoma Christian

The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) volleyball team is set to play Oklahoma Christian on Friday in a Lone Star Conference matchup.


Albuquerque opens first section of Rail Trail linking Sawmill Market to Tiguex Park

The first section of the Albuquerque Rail Trail, named The Aura of Sawmill, has opened to the public.


New Mexico General Services Department seeks associate insurance underwriter

The New Mexico General Services Department's Risk Management Division is seeking to fill the position of Associate Insurance Underwriter.


Arts & Culture: Christoph Wagner—A Conscientious Mind with a Musical Heart

In the high desert light of New Mexico, sound carries differently. It seems to hang in the air—softened by sand, sharpened by sun, luminous against silence.


Western New Mexico football falls to Midwestern State in season finale

Western New Mexico University ended its football season with a 70-23 loss to Midwestern State University at Ben Altamirano Field.


New Mexico United ends playoff run after loss to FC Tulsa

New Mexico United’s 2025 postseason ended with a 3–0 defeat to FC Tulsa in the USL Championship Western Conference Final on Saturday night.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce to host legislative session briefing with Charles Sallee

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual 2026 Legislative Session Briefing featuring Charles Sallee, director of the Legislative Finance Committee.


State Printing sees significant revenue growth amid employee appreciation event

Secretary Anna Silva and Deputy Secretary Jennifer Conn of the New Mexico General Services Department recently hosted an appreciation luncheon for employees at the State Printing and Graphics office.


Real Broker leader on New Mexico business leadership: 'We need business-minded leaders who inspire thriving communities'

Cassandra Morrison, a real-estate leader with Real Broker, emphasized the importance of prioritizing and strengthening small businesses at the state level to maintain vibrant communities and prevent residents from seeking opportunities elsewhere.


Manzano Mountain Retreat owner on New Mexico small-business policies: 'We seem to be in a very anti-employer culture'

Noelle Gemmer, the business owner of Manzano Mountain Retreat, has expressed concerns regarding state policies and local bureaucracy that she says are making it increasingly difficult for small employers in rural New Mexico to hire and operate...


Albuquerque Mayoral candidate Armijo on decision to run: 'I'm a political outsider... and this is something I have to do'

Mayling Armijo, a candidate for mayor of Albuquerque, has announced her candidacy citing the need for new leadership to address urgent local challenges.


New Mexico United faces FC Tulsa for spot in USL Championship Final

New Mexico United will play FC Tulsa in the Western Conference Final at ONEOK Field on Saturday night.


Western New Mexico volleyball falls to St. Mary's in four-set road match

Western New Mexico University’s volleyball team lost to St. Mary’s University in a four-set match on Thursday at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses weather alerts and social programs in latest updates

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared important information on weather changes expected in New Mexico as well as highlighting pay disparities facing Latina women and announcing a kinship caregiver pilot program.


New Mexico awards student loan forgiveness to nearly 400 teachers statewide

Nearly 400 teachers in New Mexico will receive student loan forgiveness this year through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program.


Botulism outbreak prompts recall of ByHeart infant formula nationwide

The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a warning regarding the use of ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula following its link to 15 cases of infant botulism across 12 states.


Rhonda Holderman receives award for community development service

The New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference has honored Rhonda Holderman, a manager at the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), with the Joe Guillen Award for Outstanding Community Development Service.


Western New Mexico falls to Fort Lewis College in conference basketball opener

Fort Lewis College defeated Western New Mexico University (WNMU) 83-57 in the Conference Crossover held at the John A. Wilson Complex in Las Vegas, New Mexico.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce unveils 2025-2026 strategic plan

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has released its 2025-2026 Plan of Action, outlining strategies for downtown transformation, academic improvement in public schools, and crime reduction.


New Mexico launches bilingual program to help small businesses access capital

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has started accepting applications for Capital Connect, a new bilingual initiative aimed at helping small businesses in the state access capital.