New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


Albuquerque clerk urges voters to request absentee ballots ahead of Dec. 9 runoff

Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh is reminding Albuquerque residents to pay attention to deadlines for the upcoming City of Albuquerque Runoff Election, which will take place on December 9.


UNM College of Nursing marks seven decades since founding

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing is marking its 70th anniversary, commemorating a legacy that began in 1955 in response to concerns about the shortage of registered nurses in the state.


Corrales rider recovers from concussion with prompt care at UNM Hospital

In December 2024, Eleanor Bravo, an experienced horseback rider from Corrales, New Mexico, was involved in a riding accident that resulted in concussions for both her and a friend.


Researchers explore universal principles behind origin of life in new journal issue

A recent special issue of Philosophical Transactions B addresses the question of how life originated, focusing on universal principles rather than the specific history of Earth.


Western New Mexico falls to New Mexico Highlands in home basketball game

Western New Mexico University's women's basketball team lost to New Mexico Highlands University with a score of 92-43 at Drag's Court.


Santa Fe Institute researchers develop new model for cellular encapsulation

A recent study led by Santa Fe Institute Professor Chris Kempes examines the process of encapsulation, which is fundamental to life.


ENMU women's basketball falls to No. 3 Fort Hays State despite late rally

Eastern New Mexico University's women's basketball team lost to third-ranked Fort Hays State 74-66 on Friday afternoon at the Newman Classic, held in Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita, Kansas.


Advocates urge support for immigrant safety act amid concerns over treatment in detention

Immigrant communities across the United States are facing increasing violence and heightened enforcement, according to advocates in New Mexico.


Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball defeats Newman University with strong defense

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team secured a decisive 89-54 win over Newman University at the Newman Classic held in Wichita, Kansas.


Eastern New Mexico men’s basketball defeats Northwestern Oklahoma State for third straight win

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team secured an 83-63 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday in Alva, Oklahoma.


Hunter education courses required for youth hunters in New Mexico

Hunter education classes are being offered throughout the state, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.


Think New Mexico Associate Director Fisher on funding reform: 'We should have a statewide capital plan'

Associate Director of Think New Mexico, Kristina Fisher, has advocated for the state to replace its fragmented capital spending system with a statewide, prioritized plan that fully funds major infrastructure needs.


Former Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima: Prisoner reentry and housing ‘reduces recidivism, generates returns’

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has proposed a program to train nonviolent inmates in trades, aiming to build affordable housing, cut costs, reduce recidivism, and provide jobs with record expungement upon release.


Pueblo of Laguna and Roadrunner Food Bank hold food distribution drive

The Pueblo of Laguna and Roadrunner Food Bank organized a food distribution drive to address benefit shortages.


Poll shows strong support for ranked choice voting among Santa Fe and Las Cruces voters

A recent poll conducted by SurveyUSA indicates that most voters in Santa Fe and Las Cruces support ranked choice voting (RCV), find the process straightforward, and make use of the opportunity to rank multiple candidates.


Senate Republicans vote blocks EPA methane rule; New Mexico faces continued Texas emissions

Senate Republicans have voted against a resolution that aimed to prevent the Trump administration from delaying methane pollution standards.


Eastern New Mexico women's basketball falls to Oklahoma Baptist in close contest

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team was defeated by Oklahoma Baptist University, 93-85, in a road game at the Noble Complex in Shawnee on Tuesday night.


WNMU volleyball freshmen Posthumus and Barris receive conference honors after strong debut seasons

Freshmen volleyball players Daphne Posthumus and Brynlee Barris have received postseason honors after strong performances in their first season with Western New Mexico University (WNMU).


New Mexico reports first case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) have confirmed the state's first case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), a neurological disease linked to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).


Eastern New Mexico football sees highest all-conference honors since 2019

Eastern New Mexico University's football team received 15 all-conference honors from the Lone Star Conference, marking the highest number of such accolades for the program since 2019.