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Christopher J. Sweetin is no stranger to service and leadership. He is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of experience, and is now the CEO and co-founder of the Triskelion Group of New Mexico, overseeing 3D Security Services, 3D Security Training Solutions, and 3D Security Investigative Services. The Small Business Administration named him New Mexico’s Small Business Person of the Year in 2024. He is also the founding member and president of the New Mexico Professional Security Association. His journey from military service to private security is driven by a commitment to public safety and a belief that meaningful change starts at the local level.
Senator Crystal Brantley represents New Mexico’s District 35, the largest in the state, covering seven counties in the southwest corner. Elected in 2020 as the first Republican and first female to hold the office, Brantley credits her success to voters dissatisfied with the state’s approach to border security.
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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 14, 2025
Dr. Elaine Cortez represents New Mexico District 62 and is no stranger to hardship. She grew up in a tough neighborhood, and witnessed gang violence, substance abuse, and crime firsthand.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 14, 2025
Senator Pat Boone, a freshman legislator from southeastern New Mexico, has spent a lifetime in public service before stepping into his role at the state roundhouse.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 7, 2025
Gail Armstrong has represented District 49 in the New Mexico Legislature for nearly a decade. Appointed in 2017 by Governor Susana Martinez, Armstrong’s journey into politics began when former Speaker of the House Don Tripp encouraged her to run for office. Initially hesitant, she eventually agreed, driven by her passion for solving problems.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 7, 2025
Senator Bill Sharer, representing District 1 in San Juan County, began his journey into politics as a child, when he watched his mother report on legislative affairs as a journalist for the Albuquerque Journal. That early exposure to governance and policy shaped his interest in public service, eventually leading him to the state legislature. Living in Farmington, he is well-informed about the challenges and opportunities in northern New Mexico, particularly in matters of energy policy and economic development.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 6, 2025
Senator Jeff Steinborn is a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, and was born there. He has served in the state legislature for nearly two decades. He comes from a family dedicated to public service—his father served as mayor in the 1980s. After earning his degree from the University of Texas in Austin, Steinborn returned to New Mexico in 2001 and has since worked on issues ranging from conservation to healthcare and public safety.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition, is no stranger to the challenges her home state faces. Born and raised in New Mexico, she loves the state’s culture, people, and landscape. However, her frustration with ineffective policies nearly drove her to leave 16 years ago. Instead, she says that after much prayer and reflection she decided to stay and fight for change. “There is no perfect place, so why not stay and make this better?” she asks.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 21, 2025
Dr. C. Nathaniel Roybal, founder of Retina Consultants of New Mexico, embodies a blend of medical expertise and deep-rooted commitment to his community. Born and raised in Mora, a verdant valley in northern New Mexico, Dr. Roybal’s journey from a ranch kid to a leading retina specialist is as inspiring as it is grounded in the unique culture of his home state.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
Senator Crystal Brantley said that the Children, Youth, and Families Department's (CYFD) request for a 6.1% budget increase lacks reform and collaboration.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Rep. Rebecca Dow emphasized the importance of elections, noting that the medical malpractice bill passed the New Mexico House by a single vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Representative-elect Rebecca Dow has pledged to advocate for single-sex spaces to protect women and girls as part of her priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024
New Mexico State Senator Pat Woods has expressed concerns regarding House Bill 207, which mandates that schools accommodate students based on their gender identity.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 9, 2024
State Senate member-elect Ant Thornton, Ph.D., a Republican from Sandia Park, has outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming 2025 session in post on X, emphasizing his commitment to addressing key issues such as border security, human trafficking, illegal foreign national border crossings, voter ID laws and parental rights.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Jun 20, 2024
Josh Rogers is the co-founder of Polly’s Run, an annual run/walk that raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research in New Mexico. Rogers spoke to the New Mexico Sun about Polly’s Run and how it came to be.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 15, 2024
Myles Culbertson, a seasoned figure in various fields including ranching, banking, and law enforcement, has taken the helm as the State Director of the Convention of States Action New Mexico (COSNM).
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 17, 2024
Juan Garcia, chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), recently discussed the organization's mission, strategies, and priorities in an interview with the New Mexico Sun.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that Bernadine Booky, the program director of TRIO Student Support Services at NMSU, has been elected president-elect for the TRIO New Mexico Association. She will serve a two-and-a-half-year term on the TRIO New Mexico Executive Board.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2023
``` New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that Monica J. Lury, administrative assistant at the Cooperative Extension Service Northern District Office, has been awarded the 2022 Stephen W. and Robert E. Roberts Memorial Staff Award in recognition of her contributions. The award is to honor Lury's dedication and service as an administrative assistant who supports five district department heads and occasionally serves as the lead administrative assistant in county offices.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that Monica J. Lury, administrative assistant at the Cooperative Extension Service Northern District Office, has been awarded the 2022 Stephen W. and Robert E. Roberts Memorial Staff Award. Lury, recognized for her contributions, has provided support to five district department heads and serves as the lead administrative assistant in county offices when needed. The award ceremony will take place on November 29 at Corbett Center Student Union.
