New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


Shiprock man charged with sexual assault of Navajo Nation minor

A man from Shiprock has been charged in federal court with sexually assaulting a minor.


Zuni man receives six-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter

A member of the Zuni Pueblo, Joey Luarkie, 25, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter following a fatal stabbing that occurred in February 2023.


Torreon man charged with federal weapons offenses after shootings on Navajo Nation

A man from Torreon, New Mexico, is facing federal charges after being linked to four shooting incidents on the Navajo Nation between July 2024 and September 2025.


Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball wins season opener against Regis

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team began their 2025-26 season with an 80-52 win over Regis University on Friday at the Regis Fieldhouse in Denver, Colorado.


Eastern New Mexico men's basketball falls short in season opener against Fort Lewis

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team narrowly lost their season opener to Fort Lewis, with a final score of 76-73.


Dylan Quartieri becomes first ENMU football player since 2023 to earn LSC academic honor

Dylan Quartieri, a redshirt junior at Eastern New Mexico University, has been named to the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) all-academic team.


Bear-proof dumpster vandalized at Hammond Tract Wildlife Management Area

Conservation officers from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are seeking public assistance regarding damage to property at the Hammond Tract Wildlife Management Area.


Chromium contamination spreads from Los Alamos lab onto nearby Pueblo land

A chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has moved beyond its boundaries onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding state groundwater standards, according to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED).


UNM celebrates Martha Schwebach's pioneering role as first family nurse practitioner

In 1969, Martha Schwebach became the first Family Nurse Practitioner in the United States after completing a pilot program at The University of New Mexico (UNM).


Deb Haaland highlights affordability, education, and small business support in recent posts

Deb Haaland addressed affordability, education reform, and small business support in a series of posts on November 18-19, 2025.


New Mexico seeks public help delivering $1.2 million in undelivered child support

The New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Child Support Services Division is asking for public assistance to distribute about $1.2 million in child support payments that have not reached their intended recipients.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses winter safety, economic growth, and community clean-up

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlighted winter road safety measures on November 18-19, discussed New Mexico's contributions to national defense innovation, and promoted a community clean-up event in Albuquerque's International District.


New Mexico college enrollment rises for fourth straight year

College enrollment in New Mexico has increased for the fourth year in a row, according to preliminary data released by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.


New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs seeks budget increase for FY2027

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs plans to request $49.7 million for its general fund in the next legislative session, which would be a 4.1% increase from its current budget.


New Mexico Secretary of State stresses importance of paper ballots and election audits

The New Mexico Secretary of State used social media posts between November 17-19, 2025, to highlight measures such as paper ballots and post-election audits designed to secure elections.


Lockheed Martin demonstrates fighter jet control of drone during flight test

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and industry collaborators, has achieved a milestone by controlling an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) from the cockpit of a fifth-generation fighter jet during flight at Nellis Air...


New Mexico launches initiative to support rural students' career pathways

A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting education-to-career pathways for rural students in New Mexico.


New Mexico seeks $58M budget boost for long-term water security

The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission is seeking legislative approval for a $1 million increase in its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, along with $131 million in special appropriations.


Nineteen New Mexico schools show significant academic improvement

Nineteen schools in New Mexico have shown significant academic progress, with two schools reaching the state's highest performance tier after previously being among the lowest-performing.


New Mexico relaunches program for hunters to donate game meat

The New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry program is being relaunched through a collaboration between Roadrunner Food Bank, the Food Depot, and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.