New Mexico Sun

@TheNewMexicoSun

State-focused news publication dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of New Mexico’s government, policy, and key issues affecting its people.

New Mexico, USA

Joined May 2021

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New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 25

Opinion: Tip to help New Mexicans navigate health care more easily and save more money. By Heather Kane, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual for New Mexico and Arizona. @UHC newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. In the past, an imperfect and often complicated health care system, along with rising costs, impacted consumers’ ability to easily access care.

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New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 24

Opinion: Why hope is needed in New Mexico. "Real hope is about seeing the problems clearly, but choosing to believe they can change." By Jodi Hendricks of @NMfamilyAction. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Looking out across New Mexico is a good reminder that when hope is lost, people are too. It’s easy to feel like nothing will ever change.

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New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 24

Opinion: Is Albuquerque being Trumped or seeing the results of what Keller created? By Carla Sonntag of @Better2GetherNM. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Albuquerque Mayor Keller is lamenting the Trump administration's proposed funding cuts and has joined other progressive cities and counties in opposing them.

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New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 24

Opinion: Hate has a home here. "The City Different has become The City The Same, where the hive mind rules, and differences of opinion are no longer tolerated." By @RWitsenhausen. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. The City Different has become The City The Same, where the hive mind rules, and differences of opinion are no longer tolerated.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · 2 h

The @abqchamber kicked off its new program year with a networking lunch. newmexicosun.com/stories/674126…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. GACC members gathered for a networking event at the Shark Reef Cafe on July 16.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · 18 h

State Rep. Alan Martinez on crime: "The people of New Mexico deserve to know what the more effective steps are that will improve public safety in their neighborhoods." newmexicosun.com/stories/674120…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Alan Martinez, the House Republican Whip, said in a letter to Major General Miguel Aguilar that GOP lawmakers wish to meet with National Guard personnel deployed in Albuquerque.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · 21 h

El Palacio magazine has been recognized with a national award from the National Federation of Press Women. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. El Palacio magazine has been recognized with a national award from the National Federation of Press Women.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · 23 h

The American Volleyball Coaches Association @AVCAVolleyball announced that @UNM's volleyball team has earned the Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year. marking the sixth consecutive year that New Mexico has received this recognition. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) has announced that the University of New Mexico's volleyball team has earned the Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 25

Gabriella Rivera has been appointed as the head coach and spirit coordinator for the University of New Mexico's @UNM cheer, dance, and mascot programs. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Gabriella Rivera has been appointed as the head coach and spirit coordinator for the University of New Mexico's cheer, dance, and mascot programs.

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Suncast@NMSuncast · Jul 25

How do socioeconomic disparities impact health outcomes? Hear from Katie Gutierrez, the tax, budget, and economic reform director at @ThinkNewMexico.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 24

New Mexico United @NewMexicoUTD forward Daniel Bruce has sustained a season-ending injury. The player, often referred to as "Brucey," suffered an ACL and meniscus injury during a training session. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. New Mexico United forward Daniel Bruce has sustained a season-ending injury.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 24

The New Mexico Tourism Department has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities for fiscal year 2026 through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities for fiscal year 2026 through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program.

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Suncast@NMSuncast · Jul 24

Kristina Fisher, Associate Director of @ThinkNewMexico, discusses the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation and how Think New Mexico can help state residents get more involved in policy discussions.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 23

State Rep. @Lord4NM emphasized the need for empathetic and humble leadership in the state, criticizing what she described as political arrogance. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the need for empathetic and humble leadership in the state, criticizing what she described as political arrogance.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 23

Residents of Grant County, New Mexico, who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), have been given an extension until Monday, July 28, to apply for emergency food benefits. newmexicosun.com/stories/674099…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. SANTA FE — Residents of Grant County, New Mexico, who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), have been given an extension until Monday, July 28, to apply for emergency food...

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 23

"Let's put students first over party and power": State Senator @ElectJayCBlock is expressing concerns over the state of New Mexico's education system. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns that Democratic opposition is hindering Republican efforts to improve the state's educational system.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 23

State Rep. @dowfornm has raised concerns regarding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) allegedly transporting children from Texas to New Mexico for certain medical procedures, calling for an immediate investigation into these claims. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns regarding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) allegedly transporting children from Texas to New Mexico for certain medical...

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New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 23

New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to @wallethub's 2025 analysis. The state’s 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results showed only 20% of fourth graders were proficient in reading and just 23% in math. newmexicosun.com/stories/674094…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. Newsweek announced on its website that New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to WalletHub’s 2025 analysis.

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Suncast@NMSuncast · Jul 23

Katie Gutierrez, the tax, budget, and economic reform director at @ThinkNewMexico, explains that addressing New Mexico's issues can be challenging, because everything is interconnected.

New Mexico Sun@TheNewMexicoSun · Jul 22

The New Mexico Department of Health has announced an expansion of its primary care clinical services by partnering with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. newmexicosun.com/stories/674089…

TheNewMexicoSun's tweet card. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has announced an expansion of its primary care clinical services by partnering with the Mescalero Apache Tribe.