New Mexico Sun

News from October 2025


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses rural healthcare and government shutdown in recent posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several statements on October 15, 2025, criticizing the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on rural healthcare.


New Mexico Department of Agriculture urges residents to keep firewood local during Firewood Month

Moving untreated firewood over long distances or across state lines can introduce invasive pests that threaten forests and ecosystems in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA).


Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce announces date for 2025 annual meeting

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) has announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting will take place on October 30.


Banana Ball returns to Albuquerque with games scheduled for April 2026

Banana Ball is set to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2026.


Calum Hill rises from Western New Mexico University golf to global tour success

Calum Hill, a former student-athlete at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), has made significant strides in his golf career, transitioning from college competitions to the international stage.


Western New Mexico Women's Golf finishes 19th at NCAA West Regional Preview

The Western New Mexico University Women's Golf team completed their participation in the NCAA Division II Regional Preview on October 14 at Pueblo Country Club, finishing in 19th place.


Lockheed Martin’s Spike NLOS missile advances to next phase in Army competition

Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has advanced to Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition.


Eastern New Mexico University announces recipients for annual alumni honors

Eastern New Mexico University will honor its 2025 Alumni Homecoming Honorees and the Educator Hall of Honor inductee during the 49th Annual ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast.


Restored Cadillac highlights Fred Harvey history at New Mexico museum

A restored 1929 Cadillac 341-B, originally from the Harvey Company, will be displayed at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe from October 25 to November 9, 2025.


National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with free public events

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is preparing to mark its 25th anniversary with a celebration on October 25.


Río Grande Sky Fiesta returns with new attractions at Los Luceros Historic Site

The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is set to host the 2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta at Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, New Mexico.


Albuquerque Public Schools to host School Choice Fair on October 14

Albuquerque Public Schools will hold the APS School Choice Fair on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center located at 3315 Louisiana Blvd.


ABQ BioPark opens new garden blending Lebanese and New Mexican landscapes

Lebanon and Beyond, a new garden at ABQ BioPark, is now open to the public.


Information Technology Division focuses on supporting law enforcement across New Mexico

The Information Technology Division (ITD) of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety plays a key role in supporting law enforcement and the broader criminal justice community in the state.


Senator Nicholas Paul resigns from New Mexico State Senate citing health concerns

State Senator Nicholas Paul has announced his resignation from the New Mexico State Senate, effective October 14, 2025.


New Mexico sees improvement in student reading scores but faces challenges in math

Nearly half of New Mexico's elementary and middle school students are now reading at grade level, according to the latest statewide assessment results.


Deb Haaland proposes career pathways program starting in middle school for New Mexico students

Deb Haaland, former U.S. congresswoman and Interior secretary, has outlined her education plan as part of her campaign for New Mexico governor.


Cosmic Baseball's glow-in-the-dark tour scheduled for Albuquerque Isotopes Park in 2026

The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced that the Cosmic Takeover Tour will be making a stop at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in 2026.


Deb Haaland reflects on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and education in recent posts

Deb Haaland shared messages on X in mid-October highlighting Indigenous Peoples' Day, her experiences with public education in New Mexico, and congratulating Julian Brave NoiseCat on his new book.


Equality New Mexico seeks part-time development strategist for fundraising support

Equality New Mexico (EQNM), an advocacy and public education organization for LGBTQ individuals in the state, has announced a job opening for a part-time, temporary Development & Engagement Strategist.