New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


New Mexico enhances bighorn sheep populations through strategic relocation efforts

New Mexico's efforts to restore and sustain wild sheep populations are ongoing, with a focus on preventing the decline of bighorn sheep.


New Mexico seeks help distributing $1.2M in undelivered child support payments

The New Mexico Human Services Department's Child Support Services Division is seeking public assistance to distribute approximately $1.2 million in undelivered child support payments.


National Farm to Cafeteria Conference spotlights New Mexico’s leadership in local school nutrition

The National Farm to School Network will hold its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque from December 1 to December 4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.


New Mexico supports homeless students with monthly payments for meeting academic goals

In a new initiative, high school students in New Mexico experiencing homelessness will receive $500 monthly payments if they meet certain attendance and academic criteria.


New Mexico prepares for holiday season with statewide cultural events

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is preparing for the holiday season with a series of events across the state.


Justin Riner awarded grant for research on Teddy Roosevelt's impact in New Mexico

New Mexico History Museum and the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library have announced Justin Riner as the 2025 recipient of the Steve Wimmer Historical Research Fund.


Attorney General Raúl Torrez supports case dismissals against Letitia James and James Comey

Attorney General Raúl Torrez has expressed his support for the dismissal of charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.


State Canvass Board certifies New Mexico's 2025 local elections; recounts ordered in multiple races

New Mexico’s State Canvass Board has certified the results of the 2025 Regular Local Election following a unanimous decision during a meeting in Santa Fe.


New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announces statewide holiday events for winter season

As the holiday season approaches, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is organizing a series of events across the state through its New Mexico Traditions program.


New Mexico awards $3.5 million federal grant to bolster local agribusinesses

Eighteen agribusinesses in New Mexico will receive a total of $3.54 million through a federal grant program aimed at improving the state's local food supply chain.


Art Briles named head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles has been appointed as the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University, according to an announcement made Monday by Director of Athletics Kevin Fite.


Native American Rights Fund expresses gratitude and calls for continued support

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has released a message reflecting on gratitude and community.


Central New Mexico Correctional Facility honors employees for service milestones

Employees at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility have been recognized for their service milestones and achievements.


Nathan on New Mexico Medicaid reimbursement plan: 'matches the state's portion of Medicaid 3 to'

Fred Nathan, Executive Director of Think New Mexico, said that a new permanent fund built from oil and gas revenues is intended to boost Medicaid reimbursements and help retain doctors in New Mexico.


Arts & Culture: Cowboy Music and Poetry—The International Western Music Association

Route 66 turned ninety-nine the day before the International Western Music Association gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12–16, 2025.


Western New Mexico men's basketball defeats Colorado Mesa for third win of season

Western New Mexico University's men's basketball team achieved a 78-70 win over Colorado Mesa University at Whalen Gymnasium in Durango, Colorado.


New Mexico seeks senior financial coordinator for transportation services

The New Mexico General Services Department is seeking a Senior Financial Coordinator for its Transportation Services Division (TSD).


New Mexico Attorney General announces arrest of child predator Thomas Nathaniel Goff

Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice, in collaboration with the FBI, have arrested Thomas Nathaniel Goff.


Santa Fe Institute summer research program shapes student’s academic path

In 2018, Sahana Subramanyam, then an economics major at Azim Premji University in India, participated in the Santa Fe Institute’s (SFI) summer research program for undergraduates.


Eastern New Mexico women's basketball set to face Oklahoma Baptist for first time

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team will travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma, to face Oklahoma Baptist University on Tuesday, November 18, at the Noble Complex.