Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque

Pharmacy deserts may grow as independent stores struggle with Medicare reimbursements

By Daniel Montaño A change meant to save patients money has community pharmacies shutting their doors and turning people away across the country. Pharmacies in rural or disadvantaged areas face the highest costs, and pharmacy deserts might start spreading. First Walmart closed early last year, then the Walgreens a couple blocks away, and now only three […]

Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque

Kamala Harris allies say plan to ban ‘price gouging’ has been misconstrued

By Jeff Stein (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal last week to ban price gouging in certain sectors has spurred backlash from some Democratic economists, provoked consternation among business groups and emerged quickly as a focus of Donald Trump’s on the campaign trail. Harris’s allies, however, are arguing both publicly […]

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5 key speeches from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention

By Victoria Bisset (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention was filled with emotional speeches, with tributes to outgoing President Joe Biden, praise for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and criticism of Republican nominee Donald Trump. Here’s an overview of noteworthy comments from Monday’s speakers. 1. President Joe […]

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BernCo Commissioners Approve Funds Bringing Big Upgrades to Tijeras Community Center Park

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the use of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Agreement for the renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras. The motion, sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas, kicks off a significant project to revitalize this essential community space. “Los Vecinos Community Center is not just one of […]

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BernCo Commissioners Approve Funds Bringing Big Upgrades to Tijeras Community Center Park

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the use of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Agreement for the renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras. The motion, sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas, kicks off a significant project to revitalize this essential community space. “Los Vecinos Community Center is not just one of […]

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Edgewood teens stand out on Teen Night

The Town of Edgewood’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Teen Advisory Council hosted another successful Teen Night Saturday in Venus Park. Teens gathered for games, food and music by Ryan Milligan and Leeroy Kirkbride. The town extended a special thanks to Diane and John Linsley of Daily Bread and Pastor Rick Sena of Vineyard […]