Submitted by Charles Goodmacher Mr. Frank Smith is an honest man running a straightforward campaign for the NM House of Representatives, District 23. Smith’s theme is “Bridging Divides / Building a United New Mexico.” His opponent, unfortunately, puts party politics and big dollar donors first. New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate among Veterans […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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‘I formally apologize’: Biden condemns U.S. Indian boarding schools
By Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz, The Washington Post (c) 2024 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – President Joe Biden apologized to Native Americans on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in creating and operating Indian boarding schools that for 150 years aimed to assimilate Native children by taking them from their families and erasing their languages and […]
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‘I formally apologize’: Biden condemns U.S. Indian boarding schools
By Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz, The Washington Post (c) 2024 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – President Joe Biden apologized to Native Americans on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in creating and operating Indian boarding schools that for 150 years aimed to assimilate Native children by taking them from their families and erasing their languages and […]
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City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center
It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]
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City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center
It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]
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Transparency expert says ABQ City Council may have violated state law
During the Albuquerque City Council’s regular meeting this week councilors met behind closed doors with little explanation other than they were discussing potential litigation. The executive session was noted on the agenda as “subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation.” Executive or closed sessions are allowed by state law as long as […]
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Transparency expert says ABQ City Council may have violated state law
During the Albuquerque City Council’s regular meeting this week councilors met behind closed doors with little explanation other than they were discussing potential litigation. The executive session was noted on the agenda as “subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation.” Executive or closed sessions are allowed by state law as long as […]
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Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting
By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. In a ruling Thursday, state District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stood by her […]