New Mexico Sun

News from October 2025


Santa Fe Institute welcomes postdoctoral fellow Jacob Calvert for research on collective behavior

Visiting Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Jacob Calvert has joined the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) to further his research on collective behaviors in physical and biological systems.


Western New Mexico women’s golf finishes first round at NCAA regional preview

The Western New Mexico University women's golf team completed the first round of the NCAA Division II West Regional Preview at Pueblo Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado, on October 13.


Western New Mexico volleyball falls to Texas Woman’s University in straight sets

Western New Mexico University's volleyball team lost in three straight sets to Texas Woman's University on Saturday at Kitty Magee Arena in Denton, Texas.


Eastern New Mexico University celebrates Hall of Honors inductees and raises funds for athletics

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Athletics hosted a banquet on October 10 to honor the 2025 Hall of Honors inductees.


New Mexico United draws with Orange County SC in six-goal home thriller

New Mexico United and Orange County SC played to a 3-3 draw on Saturday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.


Roundabout opens to connect Rail Trail with Tiguex Park in Albuquerque

City workers have completed a new roundabout at the intersection of Mountain Road and 19th Street in Albuquerque, providing a connection between The Rail Trail and Tiguex Park.


New Mexico leads nation in reducing child poverty with targeted programs

New Mexico has achieved significant progress in reducing child poverty, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.


New Mexico GOP director on healthcare crisis: 'Doctors are leaving NM and insurance companies are fighting to stay alive'

Leticia Muñoz, executive director of the State Republican Party of New Mexico, expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system.


Rio Grande Foundation president: 'New Mexico's medical provider shortage is simply one aspect of the problem'

Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, a free-market think tank, said that New Mexico's provider shortages are part of broader national issues tied to third-party payment and regulatory growth.


Locker505 board member on state healthcare crisis: 'We can’t keep providers in our state because of the malpractice'

Mike Romo, a board member of the nonprofit Locker505, expressed concerns about New Mexico's malpractice system, stating it is driving providers away.


State Sen. Townsend: 'New Mexico is the only State in the union where the population of Doctors declined last year'

Jim Townsend, a State Senator, has emphasized the urgent need to address medical malpractice issues in light of the declining physician population in the state.


The Chile Wire: New Mexico healthcare crisis worsens as malpractice costs soar, lawmakers debate reform

The Chile Wire announced on X from a New Mexico Legislative Task Force hearing that Senator Craig Brandt called for a reduction in trial lawyer influence and an overhaul of the malpractice system amid rising insurance premiums and physician...


Olivia Krolczyk on tort reform: 'Americans are paying an extra $4,200 a year because of lawsuits and legal scams'

Olivia Krolczyk, a public speaker and ambassador of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, has expressed concerns over lawsuit abuse and coordinated fraud schemes that are contributing to rising consumer costs.


Rojas Report CEO: Federal healthcare laws 'are crushing private medical practices while fueling industry consolidation'

Dutch Rojas, CEO of the Rojas Report, has expressed concerns that federal healthcare laws such as the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statutes unfairly benefit large health systems while discouraging competition from private practices.


Fired Patients Union says tort reform blocks malpractice lawsuits

The Fired Patients Union recently announced on X that tort reform has made it nearly impossible to sue for malpractice or negligence, thereby weakening accountability and allowing negligent providers to avoid consequences for patients.


New Mexico House Republicans say malpractice laws favor trial lawyers over patients

New Mexico House Republicans have raised concerns about the state's medical malpractice laws, claiming they drive doctors out of New Mexico and benefit trial lawyers more than patients.


New Mexico United's Daniel Bruce undergoes successful ACL surgery

Daniel Bruce, a midfielder for New Mexico United, has undergone successful ACL reconstruction surgery.


Kalen Ryden announces retirement from professional soccer after 2025 season

New Mexico United's defender Kalen Ryden has announced his retirement from professional soccer after the 2025 season.


City of Las Cruces seeks artists for public art project on bus shelters

The City of Las Cruces is inviting artists to participate in the Art Stop 2026, a rotating art exhibit that will be displayed at bus shelters across the city.


Deb Haaland discusses conservation values and healthcare challenges in October posts

Deb Haaland shared personal reflections on environmental stewardship rooted in family teachings while celebrating New Mexican traditions such as the Balloon Fiesta in a series of tweets dated October 10, 2025.