New Mexico Sun

Latest News


University of New Mexico to host homecoming football game against Nevada
Roundhouse

The University of New Mexico is set to host a homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18.


Deb Haaland highlights campaign priorities and community engagement in New Mexico posts
Roundhouse

Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and gubernatorial candidate, shared updates on her campaign and participation in cultural and environmental events across New Mexico through social media posts from October 15-17, 2025.


Native American Rights Fund featured in video series on clean water access
Roundhouse

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has been featured in a new video series produced by Liquid I.V. and NowThis.


Gabe Vasquez announces re-election bid and addresses immigration and economic policy
Roundhouse

Gabe Vasquez, current representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district, announced his re-election campaign via social media posts on October 17, 2025.


Chamber endorses four candidates for Albuquerque Public School Board election
Roundhouse

Less than a month remains until the November 4 election for the Albuquerque Public School (APS) Board, with the race drawing increased attention from the local business community.


Gabe Vasquez highlights Indigenous heritage and public lands in recent social media posts
Roundhouse

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez addressed Indigenous heritage, public lands policy, and bipartisan negotiations in a series of posts from October 13-16, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses New Mexico public servants amid government shutdown
Roundhouse

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates on October 15 and 16, 2025, about the impact of the federal government shutdown on New Mexican public servants and her own status during the event.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights community event and major criminal justice updates
Roundhouse

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced a community Halloween event and provided updates on a recent murder conviction and anti-crime operation via social media posts dated October 14 and October 16, 2025.


Early voting for Bernalillo County’s November 4 election begins at Clerk’s Annex
Roundhouse

Bernalillo County has announced that early voting for the November 4 election is now open at the Clerk’s Annex, located at 1500 Lomas Blvd.


Seafarers International Union highlights history and ongoing contributions of U.S.-flag merchant mariners
Roundhouse

The Seafarers International Union (SIU) represents approximately 80,000 professional merchant mariners who work aboard U.S.-flag vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes, and inland trades.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman announces new hires and major conviction
Roundhouse

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted updates on October 16, 2025, announcing three new attorneys joining his office, reporting on a life sentence in a high-profile murder case, and discussing crime-fighting policies at a local...


Six former detainees sue Doña Ana County over alleged violent jail training tactics
Roundhouse

Six former detainees of the Doña Ana County Detention Center have filed a lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners, alleging that the jail's Special Operations and Response Team (SORT) used violent paramilitary tactics and...


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights literacy gains, Indigenous heritage, and Arthur Sze’s poet laureate honor
Roundhouse

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted on social media in mid-October 2025 about educational improvements in New Mexico, Indigenous cultural contributions, and Arthur Sze’s appointment as U.S. poet laureate.


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

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


Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce announces date for 2025 annual meeting
Roundhouse

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


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

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
Roundhouse

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.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights Indigenous Peoples’ Day and community events in October tweets
Roundhouse

Representative Teresa Leger Fernández shared messages on October 13 and 14, 2025, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and expressing thanks for community participation in related events.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights healthcare and government shutdown in October tweets
Roundhouse

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted on October 14, 2025 about returning to Washington, D.C., efforts to address healthcare costs, and the ongoing government shutdown.


Equality New Mexico seeks applicants for part-time community engagement strategist role
Roundhouse

Equality New Mexico (EQNM), an advocacy and public education organization for LGBTQ people in the state, is hiring a temporary part-time Community Engagement Strategist.