New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


New Mexico Secretary of State issues updates on local election day and result certification process

The New Mexico Secretary of State provided timely updates via X during the state's Regular Local Election in early November 2025.


Deb Haaland congratulates Mikie Sherrill and highlights civic engagement in latest posts

Deb Haaland posted three messages on November 5, 2025 celebrating Mikie Sherrill's historic win as governor of New Jersey and encouraging civic participation in New Mexico.


Deb Haaland criticizes Steve Pearce’s nomination to head Bureau of Land Management

Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor in New Mexico and former Secretary of the Interior, has issued a statement following the nomination of Steve Pearce to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).


International symposium on archaeology and the Bible scheduled for January 2026

The International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible (ISAB) is set to take place from January 28 to 31, 2026, in Albuquerque.


Deb Haaland addresses healthcare access and family support programs in recent posts

Deb Haaland highlighted her priorities on healthcare access and family support programs in New Mexico through posts made on November 2 and November 5, 2025.


New Mexico opens applications for $26M behavioral health funding

The New Mexico Health Care Authority has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for behavioral health regions across the state.


New Mexico updates Martinez/Yazzie plan after community feedback

The New Mexico Public Education Department has submitted a revised Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court, incorporating feedback from various community stakeholders.


Cassandra Morrison on Integrity and Adaptation in New Mexico’s Changing Real Estate Market

New Mexico’s housing market is facing tight inventory, shifting national commission rules, and a steady outflow of young professionals.


Executive committee continues work on behavioral health reform in New Mexico

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have scheduled the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee formed under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, also known as Senate Bill 3.


Native American Rights Fund releases guide for handling ancestral sites and cultural items

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF), in collaboration with Land Justice Futures, has released a new guide aimed at helping organizations and individuals responsibly manage Native American burial sites and cultural objects.


State allocates emergency funds for Melody Ranch community’s water supply

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order to provide emergency water assistance to residents of the Melody Ranch community in Torrance County.


New Mexico State Library hosts national disaster-themed exhibit highlighting nuclear legacy

The New Mexico State Library is now hosting the exhibit "Disasters, the Stories We Share," funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.


First group completes credential program and signs with NM Department of Transportation

Ten individuals have joined the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) as Highway Maintenance Workers after graduating from the first Industry Credential Pipeline Program.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham calls for SNAP action and highlights child wellness

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted a series of tweets from November 2-4, 2025 focusing on children's health through outdoor education and expressing concern about food insecurity amid delayed SNAP funding at the federal level.


Eastern New Mexico University announces launch date for annual giving program

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has announced the launch of a new annual giving program, "1ROO for ENMU," set to begin on November 20, 2025.


New Mexico opens $26 million behavioral health funding applications

The New Mexico Health Care Authority has opened applications for up to $26 million in funding aimed at improving behavioral health services across the state.


New Mexico agencies announce fourth executive committee meeting on behavioral health reform

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have announced the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee formed under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3).


New Mexico Higher Education Secretary receives national award for advancing equity

Stephanie M. Rodriguez, New Mexico’s Higher Education Secretary, has been honored with the Outstanding Public Sector Partner Award by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes SNAP funding and promotes local agriculture in recent posts

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández addressed SNAP funding concerns and promoted local farming efforts in New Mexico through social media posts on November 3-4, 2025.


Western New Mexico volleyball loses close five-set match to NMHU

Western New Mexico University lost to New Mexico Highlands University in a five-set volleyball match at the John A. Wilson Complex.