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Albuquerque schools collaborate on Downtown art trail featuring student work
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 24, 2024
Students from Amy Biehl High School and Lew Wallace Elementary have contributed their artistic talents to a new Downtown art trail in Albuquerque.

Potential threat to Head Start under proposed Project 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 24, 2024
A program known for its bipartisan support, Head Start, might face challenges under a potential second term of Donald Trump.

RPNM chairman criticizes governor over immigration enforcement stance
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2024
The Republican Party of New Mexico's Chairman, Steve Pearce, has publicly responded to remarks made by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

UNM professor analyzes impact of Nov. 5 election on New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2024
Michael Rocca, PhD, an associate professor of political science and director of the Master of Public Policy Program at the University of New Mexico, recently provided insights into the implications of the November 5 election for both the United...

Governor Lujan Grisham pays tribute to late Senator Fred Harris
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2024
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her sorrow over the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris, issuing a statement on Saturday to honor his legacy.

Native American youth showcase art at New Mexico History Museum
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
The New Mexico History Museum will host the Native American Portal Youth Winter Show and Sales on December 7th and 8th, 2024.

New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts announces official opposition to National Monument designations
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
In October 2024, the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts (NMACD) voted unanimously to oppose the designation of National Monuments and Wild and Scenic Rivers within the state.

Arts & Culture: Purgatory in New Mexico
By Brian C. Nixon | Nov 22, 2024
Purgatory may not be something all people believe in, but to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Mexican actress Lupe Vélez, indigenous interpreter La Malinche, and La Llorna, a fictitious, forlorn woman, the intermediate state between life and death comes to life in Living Purgatory, a play penned by Patricia Crespin and directed by Alicia Lueras Maldonado.

EPA imposes new methane fee amid transition
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule imposing a methane fee on oil and gas companies.

New Mexico faces significant decline in public school enrollment
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
New Mexico is facing a significant decline in public school enrollment, a concern that has been highlighted by the Rio Grande Foundation (RGF) for several years.

Utah lawsuit seeks disposal of millions of acres of federal land
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
The State of Utah is pursuing a legal case to compel the federal government to relinquish control of millions of acres of unappropriated lands within its borders.

New Mexico officials unveil proposals to counter Trump's deportation plans
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
New Mexico is taking a stance against potential immigration enforcement actions by the incoming Trump administration.

Solare Collegiate Charter School announces new facility and expanded grades
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
Rachael Sewards, founder and executive director of Solare Collegiate Charter School, provided an update on the school's progress at a recent board meeting.

Man charged for alleged stabbing incident in Shiprock
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 21, 2024
A man has been charged with assault involving a dangerous weapon following an alleged stabbing incident outside a grocery store in Shiprock, New Mexico.

New Mexico allocates $5.4M for rural healthcare improvements
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 21, 2024
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that four rural health care organizations in New Mexico will receive a total of $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.

NARF highlights efforts to protect Native American sacred places
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 21, 2024
Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are deeply interconnected with Native American sacred places.

Touro College plans first dental school in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 21, 2024
Dr. David Katz, vice dean for Clinical Affairs at Touro College of Dental Medicine, addressed the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board on November 14.

RPAC-NM reports high success rate supporting candidates in New Mexico's general election
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 20, 2024
The 2024 General Election in New Mexico saw significant involvement from the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New Mexico (RPAC-NM), which supported 100 candidates across the state.

New Mexico's child poverty ranking depends on measurement criteria
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 20, 2024
Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?

Gina DeBlassie appointed interim health secretary following Patrick Allen's resignation
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 20, 2024
Patrick M. Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, is stepping down from his role effective at the end of the day, as announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.