New Mexico Sun

News from October 2025


$10 million in NM child tax credits remain unclaimed by nearly 24,000 families

Approximately 23,882 families in New Mexico have yet to claim $10.7 million in child tax credits for the years 2023 and 2024.


Gabe Vasquez highlights Indigenous heritage and public lands in recent social media posts

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez addressed Indigenous heritage, public lands policy, and bipartisan negotiations in a series of posts from October 13-16, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses New Mexico public servants amid government shutdown

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates on October 15 and 16, 2025, about the impact of the federal government shutdown on New Mexican public servants and her own status during the event.


NM singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith receive 2025 Rounders Award

New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith were honored with the 2025 Rounders Award on October 15 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights community event and major criminal justice updates

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced a community Halloween event and provided updates on a recent murder conviction and anti-crime operation via social media posts dated October 14 and October 16, 2025.


ENMU volleyball ends losing streak with win over New Mexico Highlands

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team ended a five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over New Mexico Highlands University on Monday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena in Portales.


New Mexico Consortium co-sponsors clean energy symposium in Socorro

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) will co-sponsor the New Mexico Energy Initiative Symposium, scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at the Fidel Center at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.


New Mexico Consortium co-sponsors upcoming ablation workshop at NMSU

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) will co-sponsor the 15th Ablation Workshop, which is set to take place from November 18 to 20, 2025, at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball hosts New Mexico Highlands aiming to end losing streak

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team is set to host New Mexico Highlands University on Monday evening at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.


Western Oregon defeats Eastern New Mexico in close football contest

Eastern New Mexico University’s football team lost to Western Oregon University 21-18 in a game played Saturday night at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium in Portales, New Mexico.


ENMU women's cross country places 18th at DBU Old Glory Gallop

Eastern New Mexico University's women's cross country team finished 18th at the DBU Old Glory Gallop, a 5k race that featured 51 teams and 408 runners.


Western New Mexico men’s cross country finishes nineteenth at Old Glory Gallop

Western New Mexico University's Men's Cross Country team placed 19th at the Old Glory Gallop, an event hosted by Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas.


Eastern New Mexico men's cross country achieves personal bests at DBU Old Glory Gallop

Eastern New Mexico University's men's cross country team participated in the DBU Old Glory Gallop in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the largest meets of their season.


Western New Mexico women’s cross country finishes 16th at Old Glory Gallop

Western New Mexico University's Women's Cross Country team placed 16th at the Old Glory Gallop in Dallas, Texas.


Eastern New Mexico falls to West Texas A&M in straight sets

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team lost in straight sets to West Texas A&M on Saturday during a Lone Star Conference match at WTAMU Fieldhouse in Canyon, Texas.


Western New Mexico falls to Dallas Baptist in four-set road match

Dallas Baptist University defeated Western New Mexico University in a four-set volleyball match on Thursday evening at the Burg Center in Dallas.


Eastern New Mexico women’s soccer faces Oklahoma Christian in Lone Star Conference matchup

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team will travel to Edmond, Oklahoma, for a Lone Star Conference match against Oklahoma Christian University.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball prepares for match against nationally-ranked West Texas A&M

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team is set to face West Texas A&M University, currently ranked 14th in the nation, on Saturday at the WTAMU Fieldhouse.


Book explores how complexity science helps archaeologists interpret ancient societies

Complexity science is increasingly being used to interpret archaeological data, according to a new book by Santa Fe Institute External Professor Stefani Crabtree of Utah State University.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer falls to St. Edward's in Lone Star Conference matchup

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team was defeated 4-0 by St. Edward's University in a Lone Star Conference match held Wednesday at Al Whitehead Field at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium in Portales, New Mexico. St. Edward's...