By DEEPA BHARATH, DAVID CRARY and MARIAM FAM Associated Press Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world. They were viewed as messages from God or spiritual forces, inducing emotions ranging from dread to wonder. Ahead of the total solar eclipse that will follow a long path […]
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The eclipse is coming (sort of) to Albuquerque
The annular eclipse last October, which was centered on Albuquerque, occurred when the moon passed between the Earth and the sun but, due to its apparent size and location in its orbit, didn’t completely obscure it. Consequently, the sun appeared as a bright ring surrounding the dark orb of the moon when viewed using appropriate […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mandates for auto dealers to provide an increasing number of electric vehicles for sale across New Mexico will remain in place as state regulators on Friday denied an effort to derail implementation of the new rules pending a legal challenge. Members of the state Environmental […]
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Younger and stronger: Addicted teens as young as 11 are getting turned away but more help is coming
Youth experiencing addiction will soon have a safe place to detox in Albuquerque. The new detox center has space to house six clients, who can stay there for up to 14 days, or longer if medically necessary. In February, Serenity Mesa, a transitional living service for youth in Bernalillo County, received $3.5 million in funding […]
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Gateway sobering center gets $4.2M from feds
The Gateway Center is moving toward its goal of offering medical sobering services in Albuquerque. The site near the VA Medical Center hosted U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the $4.2 million in federal aid appropriated for the project. Luján, Becerra and Mayor Tim Keller toured […]
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UNM professor picked for clean hydrogen initiative
A new federal project aimed at reducing the cost of clean hydrogen will include a local professor. Jamie Gomez, a senior lecturer and researcher at the University of New Mexico is part of a team that will also focus on advancing electrolysis technologies to improve manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen systems and components. […]
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Volunteers needed to safely pick up syringes and needles
Bernalillo County is seeking volunteers to assist in safely picking up and disposing of syringes and needles at community events around the Albuquerque metro area. The Bernalillo County Health Equity Council and the Department of Behavioral Health Services joined forces to collect and properly dispose of used syringes and needles. Syringes and needles, known as […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
New East Mountain Youth Lacrosse League Gaining Traction
Something new is going on at Venus Park in Edgewood. Late in the afternoon at the north end of the park, a bunch of kids are running around in a frenzy. They are wearing protective gear on their heads, shoulders and hands, and carrying something that resembles a hockey stick with a mesh pocket at […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Estancia Leaders Say Farmer’s LEDA Grant is Problematic
Last month, an Estancia family farmer was awarded state economic development assistance to operate a hardware store with plans to expand into Mountainair. Some in the Estancia community are not excited about the news. The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded Javier Sánchez, owner of Sánchez Farms and Estancia Valley Feed & Supply, $150,000 from […]
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Forest Service Looks for Input on Fire Plan
Despite the spring winds and the temperature heating up, it’s fire mitigation season in New Mexico. The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands division is seeking comments for the proposed North Sandia Fuels Reduction Project. The project is proposing several ways to restore, maintain, and improve forested conditions on approximately 2,956 acres in the Sandia […]