By Jacob Bogage, Faiz Siddiqui · The Washington Post (c) 2025 President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” is reviewing a conservative legal playbook to swiftly eliminate federal diversity programs, which argues that the initiatives are unconstitutional and distort spending. “DOGE,” a nongovernmental group led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and charged with slashing the size of […]
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Ceasefire deal delayed as Netanyahu bargains with far-right allies
By Gerry Shih, Shira Rubin · The Washington Post (c) 2025 JERUSALEM – On Wednesday, leaders around the world, from President Joe Biden to President-elect Donald Trump to Hamas politician Khalil al-Hayya, celebrated a hard-won ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Notably silent has been Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he would not immediately issue an […]
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Ceasefire deal delayed as Netanyahu bargains with far-right allies
By Gerry Shih, Shira Rubin · The Washington Post (c) 2025 JERUSALEM – On Wednesday, leaders around the world, from President Joe Biden to President-elect Donald Trump to Hamas politician Khalil al-Hayya, celebrated a hard-won ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Notably silent has been Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he would not immediately issue an […]
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New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee releases $10.8B budget recommendation
By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
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New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee releases $10.8B budget recommendation
By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
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The Supreme Court reconsiders online pornography
By Will Oremus · The Washington Post (c) 2025 The Supreme Court may not comprise the “nine greatest experts on the internet,” as Justice Elena Kagan once quipped, but they’re getting no shortage of opportunities to learn. On Wednesday morning, while the tech world awaited the high court’s ruling on TikTok, Kagan and her colleagues were busy […]
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The Supreme Court reconsiders online pornography
By Will Oremus · The Washington Post (c) 2025 The Supreme Court may not comprise the “nine greatest experts on the internet,” as Justice Elena Kagan once quipped, but they’re getting no shortage of opportunities to learn. On Wednesday morning, while the tech world awaited the high court’s ruling on TikTok, Kagan and her colleagues were busy […]
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Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, Children’s Chorus Seeking New Members
The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho are gearing up for their new season and inviting young singers to join. The season kicks off Jan. 25, with rehearsals and informational meetings at the Star Heights Recreation Center. The Children’s Chorus is for grades 2-5 students, while the Youth Chorus is open […]
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Petroglyph National Monument Superintendent to Present Lecture in Bernalillo
Nancy Hendricks, Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument, will present a lecture titled “A Place Connected: Protecting Petroglyph National Monument in the Midst of Rapid Change” on Jan. 26. The event, hosted by the Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites, will take place at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo from 2-3 p.m. and […]
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Letter to the Editor: East Mountain High School is Thriving
Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]