New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


City of Albuquerque hosts employee art show at Gallery One

The city of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture and its Public Art Urban Enhancement Division are highlighting the creative abilities of city employees through an exhibition titled “Art Works: CABQ Employee Art Show.” The show opens at...


Restoration project underway for Bataan Memorial Building's historic Red Room

The restoration of the "Red Room" in Santa Fe’s Bataan Memorial Building is underway, supported by the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD).


New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission reverses decision on fracking waste rulemaking

The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) has decided to vacate its previous decision to consider a rulemaking proposal that would have allowed the discharge of oil and gas wastewater in the state.


Hobbs man receives 15-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Hobbs man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after authorities found fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms during two separate traffic stops in July 2023.


Eastern New Mexico women's basketball opens season at Regis after historic year

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season with an away game against Regis University on Friday, November 15.


Five Albuquerque men plead guilty to federal gun and drug conspiracy

Five men from Albuquerque have admitted guilt to federal charges involving firearms and drug trafficking.


Roswell woman sentenced to five years for COVID relief and tax fraud schemes

A woman from Roswell has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating several fraud schemes that targeted COVID-19 unemployment benefits and federal tax refunds, resulting in losses exceeding $312,000 to government agencies and...


Shiprock man receives prison sentence for DUI crash causing critical injury

A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison following a drunk driving crash that left his passenger critically injured.


Shiprock man admits guilt in federal firearms case

A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after admitting to stealing and attempting to sell a loaded firearm.


Man charged with assaulting federal officer on Mescalero Apache Reservation

A 23-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officer on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.


Farmington man receives 15-year sentence for sexual abuse of minor

A Farmington man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for engaging in sexual acts with a minor.


Farmington couple sentenced for assault; husband receives prison term

A Farmington man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison, and his wife received probation, for their roles in a violent assault that took place in 2023.


Laguna man sentenced to two years for violent assault

A man from the Pueblo of Laguna has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a violent assault last year.


Choise.ai founder on anti-crypto kiosk policy: 'Are we solving the problem, or just removing the most visible sign of it?'

Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns that lawmakers are focusing on crypto ATMs when smarter safeguards and collaboration could better protect consumers from scammers.


New Mexico emergency agency seeks increased funding amid rising disasters

New Mexico’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is seeking $6.9 million in additional funding to address a rise in disasters that have led to 11 state emergency declarations so far this year.


Western New Mexico men’s basketball secures road win over Fort Lewis College

Western New Mexico University’s men’s basketball team defeated Fort Lewis College 95-86 on Thursday at Whalen Gymnasium in Durango, Colorado.


New Mexico public colleges waive application fees during ‘No Fee November’ initiative

Most public colleges and universities in New Mexico are waiving application fees during November as part of the annual 'No Fee November' campaign.


Western New Mexico University releases schedule for competitive 2026 softball season

Western New Mexico University's softball team will begin its 2026 season with a series of competitive matchups aimed at preparing the Mustangs for conference play.


Eastern New Mexico men's basketball prepares for road test against Northwestern Oklahoma State

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team will play its first away game of the 2025-26 season against Northwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday.


Eastern New Mexico honors senior football players at season finale against TAMUK

Eastern New Mexico University honored 11 seniors during its final football game of the season against Texas A&M-Kingsville.