New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


New Mexico Oil & Gas Association sponsors fundraising video for Saint Elizabeth Shelters

The New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA) has produced a fundraising video for Saint Elizabeth Shelters as part of its sponsorship of the 2025 Hungry Mouth Festival.


Eastern New Mexico’s Sophia Valdez receives All-Lone Star Conference honorable mention

Sophia Valdez of Eastern New Mexico University has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference honorable mention team, according to an announcement made Wednesday at the LSC volleyball banquet in Richardson, Texas.


Western New Mexico football players earn Lone Star Conference postseason honors

Western New Mexico University football players have received recognition for their performances in the Lone Star Conference postseason awards.


New Mexico MVD launches loaner program for mobile ID reader devices

The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has introduced a new initiative to help businesses in the state transition to accepting Mobile IDs.


Albuquerque police chief admits routine deletion of official texts since 2018

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina has admitted under oath that he and other high-ranking officials have been deleting text messages related to official business since 2018.


Chamber encourages community support for ABQ Reads through Smith’s, Walmart and Target

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is encouraging community members to support its Albuquerque Reads literacy program through everyday shopping at Smith’s, Walmart, and Target.


Lockheed Martin CFO Evan Scott to join Goldman Sachs conference fireside chat

Lockheed Martin announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Evan Scott, will take part in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials 2025 Conference.


Western New Mexico men's basketball extends winning streak with victory over Colorado Christian

Western New Mexico University's men's basketball team secured its third consecutive win with an 85-79 victory over Colorado Christian University on Wednesday at the CCU Event Center in Lakewood, Colorado.


Attorneys general oppose potential ban on state artificial intelligence laws

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with a bipartisan group of 30 attorneys general, has expressed opposition to efforts that could lead to a ban on state laws addressing artificial intelligence (AI).


New Mexico awards $22 million in grants to support local fire departments

The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office has distributed over $22 million in grants to 69 fire departments throughout the state.


Western New Mexico women’s basketball falls to MSU Denver after turnover struggles

Western New Mexico University’s women’s basketball team fell to MSU Denver 91-74 in a non-conference matchup at the Auraria Events Center in Denver.


New Mexico residents urged to claim $390M in unclaimed property

The New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department is urging residents to check if they have any unclaimed property held by the state.


New Mexico provides emergency drinking water after metal contamination found in Mora County wells

The state of New Mexico is supplying emergency drinking water to residents in Mora County who rely on private wells, following the detection of unsafe levels of antimony, arsenic, and uranium in groundwater.


Energy leaders highlight permitting reforms needed for grid reliability in New Mexico

Are New Mexicans at risk due to the current state of the energy grid?


New Mexico Department of Agriculture releases holiday lookbook promoting local products

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has released the fourth edition of its Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook, an online guide designed to promote locally produced foods and gifts during the holiday season.


Leo Jaramillo elected as West Region Chair for NHCSL

State Senator Leo Jaramillo, a Democrat from Española, has been elected as the West Region Chair for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL).


Silver City Patrol wins 2025 Ben Lopez Memorial Best Patrol award

The Silver City Patrol has been recognized as the winner of the 2025 Ben Lopez Memorial Best Patrol award by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).


New website offers free educational resources for New Mexico teachers

New Mexico teachers now have free access to a new online platform offering classroom-ready lessons and activities.


New Mexico Workforce Solutions offices closed for Thanksgiving; online services remain available

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has announced that all its offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on November 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.


Inmates at Central New Mexico Correctional Facility engage in native species conservation

Central New Mexico Correctional Facility (CNMCF) in Los Lunas has initiated a conservation education program in collaboration with the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE).