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New Mexico crime commission reports progress against organized crime
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 23, 2024
The New Mexico Organized Crime Commission, established by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and led by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, has released its annual report for 2024.
UNM partners with institute for youth legislative session in June
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 23, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is collaborating with the National Hispanic Institute to organize the Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez New Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session.
Native American Rights Fund shares holiday greetings with art collaboration
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 23, 2024
From all of us at the Native American Rights Fund, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and peaceful holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year.
State Senator-Elect Jay Block: 'Every district needs a representative who will work every day'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 23, 2024
State Senator-Elect Jay Block has called for the resignation of Texas Representative Kay Granger following reports of her absence from Congress.
State Senator-elect Ant Thonrton: 'The people of New Mexico deserve border security!'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2024
State Senator-Elect Anthony "Ant" Thornton reacted to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's appearance on the Morning Joe program.
State Rep. Stefani Lord: 'Another business has decided to vacate their location on Central, citing ongoing issues with crime'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2024
Representative Stefani Lord recently shared news about Rude Boy Cookies, a bakery located on Central Avenue, which plans to relocate.
37 migrants discovered in tractor trailer by Las Cruces border agents
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2024
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from the Las Cruces Station intercepted a smuggling attempt during a checkpoint inspection, according to El Paso Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good.
Rep. Jenifer Jones: 'The border crisis has become so politically charged that many policymakers in Santa Fe neglect to consider the horrific human cost'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
Rep. Jenifer Jones (R-NM-32) has called for urgent legislative action to address the surge in migrant deaths near New Mexico’s southern border, describing the loss of life as a tragic consequence of inadequate border security. In a statement, Jones criticized the state’s progressive majority for failing to support Republican-led proposals to strengthen law enforcement resources and combat cartel activity.
Albuquerque City Council approves downtown revitalization plan through TIF funding
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
Doug Majewski, chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group and CEO of Hartman + Majewski, testified in support of a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Downtown Albuquerque during a City...
Truth and Healing Act requires swift action from U.S House
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Senate approved S. 1723, known as the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, with an amendment through unanimous consent.
State Senator-Elect Jay Block: 'I'll take direction from Elon Musk any day over Biden'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
State Senator-Elect Jay Block expressed confidence in Elon Musk over President Joe Biden in response to another lawmaker on X. He made the statement in a December 18 post on the social media platform.
State Representative Stefani Lord: 'I guarantee some elite politicians will get rich from this!'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
State Representative Stefani Lord has expressed her views on a proposal to transform the property used for the New Mexico State Fair into mixed-use developments.
Gov. Lujan Grisham's proposed budget 'would represent a 73% increase over the span' of her time in office
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
The president of the Rio Grande Foundation has said that an analysis of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's budget proposal indicates a 73% increase over her term.
Arts & Culture: Julia Lambright—A Light in the Desert
By Brian C. Nixon | Dec 19, 2024
Walking into the Norbertine Abbey in Albuquerque’s South Valley for an art exhibit a few years back, I was smitten by a small icon.
DEPA criticizes DOE's LNG export report citing debunked myths
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Today, the Domestic Energy Producers' Alliance (DEPA) criticized a report by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the impact of U.S. LNG exports.
Greater Albuquerque Chamber visits Washington D.C., meets state congressional delegation
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) recently conducted its annual DC Fly-In, where 12 delegates traveled to Washington, D.C., for a three-day visit.
Claims dispute MLG administration's impact on child poverty in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Numerous media reports have recently highlighted supposed improvements in childhood poverty under the MLG Administration.
Hearing challenges ICE approval of Torrance County Detention Facility amidst safety concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
A federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted the first hearing in the case of Carlos Doe v. ICE.
ACLU documents show ICE plans to expand detention centers nationwide
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is evaluating proposals to increase immigration detention capacity in several states, including California, Kansas, Nevada,...
Governor appoints Bryan Fox as Second Judicial District Court judge
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Bryan Fox as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.
