By Holly Bailey, The Washington Post (c) 2024 MINNEAPOLIS – Even before Vice President Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz to be her running mate, the Minnesota governor made headlines and launched countless memes when in July he delivered a simple, yet memorable critique of former president Donald Trump and Republicans, proclaiming them to be “just […]
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Walz’s digs at Trump and Vance show the cutting side of ‘Minnesota nice’
By Holly Bailey, The Washington Post (c) 2024 MINNEAPOLIS – Even before Vice President Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz to be her running mate, the Minnesota governor made headlines and launched countless memes when in July he delivered a simple, yet memorable critique of former president Donald Trump and Republicans, proclaiming them to be “just […]
Posted inEdgewood, Pueblos, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Keep religion out of government
Submitted by Karl G. Hill I grew up in Edgewood. I have to say I’m embarrassed for my hometown in reading this. If people want to believe in a religion (like Christianity or whatever) that’s their right. This is America. Similarly if people do not want to follow a religion that is also their right. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Commissioner Bruch: vote yes for all four GO Bonds
Submitted by Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch As we know, Sandoval County is special. It’s why we live here. Diverse communities, cities, towns, villages and tribal communities. Urban spaces and rural expanse. Work opportunities range from high-tech, skilled positions to hospitality jobs to ranching and farming. Our 3,714 square miles also boast recreational areas that […]
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Placitas Chipper Day set for Oct. 12
A Chipper Day event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the San Antonio de Las Huertas Land Grant, at the west end of Placitas. A suggested donation of $5 to $10 is encouraged, with all proceeds going toward the rental of the chipper. To help reduce wildfire risk from […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Free legal consultation available this weekend in Estancia
Low-income New Mexicans will have an opportunity to receive a free legal consultation in Estancia this weekend. The 5th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid are hosting a free Legal Fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrance County District Courthouse. The […]
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Democrats, with ‘Coach Walz’ as VP pick, embrace political power of football
By Rick Maese, Dylan Wells, Chuck Culpepper, Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post (c) 2024 ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Wearing a navy blue Harris-Walz jacket and a camo baseball cap, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat in a private suite in Michigan Stadium on Saturday, cheering on a football game with 110,339 other fans and giving the campaign a high […]
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At one cat cafe, Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’ remark prompts derision
By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The cat owners and cat lovers at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar in Northern Virginia think vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is a purrfect idiot. “Beyond ridiculous,” said Beth Kanupp, 41, who was visiting from Orlando with her fiancé. “I kind of just rolled my eyes,” […]
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Advocacy groups urge Congress to commit to certifying election results
Colby Itkowitzm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 A broad coalition of advocacy groups called on every member of Congress to commit to certify the results of the presidential election on Jan. 6, 2025, warning lawmakers in a letter sent Monday that “our most fundamental rights and freedoms will be jeopardized once again” if they don’t […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Early voting begins Oct. 8
Torrance County residents looking to get a jump on Election Day can vote this month. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 8 and closes Nov. 2. Voter registration closes on Oct. 8, but same-day voter registration will be available in person at any voting location during early voting as well as […]