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Thomas Grover, a former sergeant with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), said that he left the force due to politicized discipline during the Department of Justice (DOJ) era, which he claims forced officers to remain silent about command...
Mayling Armijo, a mayoral candidate for Albuquerque, has said that the city's police staffing crisis is due to leadership failures rather than pay issues.
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By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Fred Nathan, executive director of Think New Mexico, said that the state's high medical malpractice premiums—approximately double those of neighboring states—along with low Medicaid rates, are prompting health workers to leave.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Zachary Fort, president of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, addressed concerns about rising youth crime in a recent podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
John Block, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has urged supporters to contribute and volunteer for Darren White's Albuquerque mayoral campaign.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has condemned the state's child welfare agency and called for immediate action to protect foster children.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico, said that his veterans fair attracted strong participation and connected service members with essential resources and legislative discussions.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 26, 2025
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has proposed a program to train nonviolent inmates in trades, aiming to build affordable housing, cut costs, reduce recidivism, and provide jobs with record expungement upon release.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 26, 2025
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina has admitted under oath that he and other high-ranking officials have been deleting text messages related to official business since 2018.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2025
Fred Nathan, Executive Director of Think New Mexico, said that a new permanent fund built from oil and gas revenues is intended to boost Medicaid reimbursements and help retain doctors in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 17, 2025
Joaquin Romero, the former chairman of New Mexico College Republicans, has highlighted recent polling data indicating widespread dissatisfaction among residents with the state's current trajectory.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 14, 2025
Mayling Armijo, a candidate for mayor of Albuquerque, has announced her candidacy citing the need for new leadership to address urgent local challenges.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 12, 2025
Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition, said on the New Mexico Sun’s YouTube podcast that Albuquerque requires a change in leadership after years of unfulfilled crime-fighting promises.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2025
Shelley Repp, Executive Director of the New Mexico Dream Center, addressed the issue of familial trafficking in New Mexico during an appearance on the New Mexico Sun's "Suncast" podcast on YouTube.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord has publicly addressed the state's ongoing debate regarding its doctor shortage.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2025
Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has criticized Zohran Mamdani's recent call for donations, arguing that it contradicts Mamdani's socialist agenda.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 3, 2025
Crystal Brantley, a state senator for New Mexico's 35th District, expressed concerns regarding federal wolf management.
By Carla Sonntag | Oct 28, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025
John Block, a Representative from New Mexico, said that House Judiciary Chair Christine Chandler acknowledged giving cash to vagrants in opposition to panhandling laws.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2025
John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed his views on the release of Israeli hostages.
