New Mexico Sun

News from October 2025


Arts & Culture: An Exhibit That Bears a Striking Resemblance to a Retrospective—Bryan Konefsky

To say that artist and filmmaker Bryan Konefsky knows how to make an impact is an understatement.


Common Cause New Mexico launches statewide bilingual voter protection program

Common Cause New Mexico has launched a statewide voter protection program ahead of Election Day, aiming to support voters as they head to the polls.


Lockheed Martin partners with Google Public Sector for secure on-premise generative AI deployment

Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced a new collaboration to bring Google's generative AI technology, including its Gemini models, into Lockheed Martin's secure on-premise environments.


Lockheed Martin invests $50 million in Saildrone for unmanned naval vehicle development

Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million investment in Saildrone, a company specializing in maritime autonomous systems.


NMED seeks public input on PFAS exposure at Holloman Lake through new survey

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has initiated a nationwide survey targeting individuals who have visited Holloman Lake, also known as Raptor Lake.


Coalition sues USDA over suspension of SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, representing New Mexico, has initiated legal action against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Secretary Brooke Rollins.


Museum of International Folk Art announces new exhibition on art traditions addressing social issues

Truths Be Told: Artists Activate Traditions, a new exhibition at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, will run from December 5, 2025, to January 20, 2027.


New Mexico warns residents of mail scam threatening property seizure

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has issued a warning about a mail fraud scheme targeting residents.


New Mexico State Library highlights archival work during American Archives Month

October marks American Archives Month, a time when institutions across the United States highlight the importance of archives and the work of archivists.


Deb Haaland pledges support for permanent acequia funding at South Valley meeting

Deb Haaland, who is running for governor of New Mexico, met with leaders from the South Valley Regional Acequia on Sunday.


OPINION: Albuquerque needs new leadership

The Albuquerque mayor’s race is one of the most critical issues facing our entire state at this time. We need new leadership, and I believe the best opportunity to achieve that is with Louie Sanchez.


Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first flight in partnership with NASA

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and NASA have announced the successful first flight of the X-59, a supersonic aircraft designed to reduce the sonic boom associated with high-speed travel.


Eastern New Mexico’s Jarius Stewart named D2Football.com national offensive player of the week

Eastern New Mexico University quarterback Jarius Stewart has been named the national offensive player of the week by D2Football.com.


New Mexico launches $1 million study on Medicaid behavioral health services

New Mexico has initiated a $1 million study to evaluate and improve health care and social services for Medicaid members with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.


Rep. Lord on Sarah McArthur controversial remarks: 'Hatred isn't empowerment. Bigotry isn't progress'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed her views on derogatory comments made by Roswell school board candidate Sarah McArthur.


Rep. Lord: Rio Rancho school union 'has become a campaign arm of the radical Left'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns regarding the Rio Rancho School Employees’ Union.


Rep. Dow on the 2026 election: 'Please for the love of NM, vote in some balance'

Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that voters should seek greater political balance in the 2026 elections and evaluate policies based on outcomes rather than intentions.


Rep. Dow on explicit school library content: Parents are a child's primary educator, 'not the government'

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of parental involvement in scrutinizing public school and library materials.


Rep. Block: Christine Chandler 'admitting to literally feeding fentanyl addiction'

John Block, a Representative from New Mexico, said that House Judiciary Chair Christine Chandler acknowledged giving cash to vagrants in opposition to panhandling laws.


Rep. Block on health care funding: 'I voted against socialist health care funded by you, the taxpayers'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed his opposition to taxpayer-funded health care and Planned Parenthood funding.