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The Russia – Ukraine war escalates without the U.S.

With a myriad of sources for information, it’s hard to know where to go these days. For armed conflict, it’s hard to beat The Institute for the Study of War, found at understandingwar.org.  Much has happened in the last 4-6 weeks in the Russia – Ukraine war. Most breathtaking was Ukraine’s deep penetration into Russian […]

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Placitas Community Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Program

The Placitas Community Library is inviting children ages Pre-K through 11 and their families to participate in its 2025 In-Person Summer Reading Program. The program, themed “Color Our World: All About Art and Artists,” will be held on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. The summer reading program will feature various art-related activities. Scheduled events include a […]

HALT Fentanyl Act passes House, heads to President for signature

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for the legislation to be signed into law by the President.  The bill, which aims to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, was introduced by […]

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‘No Kings’ rally is personal for mayoral candidate

In an email to supporters, Albuquerque mayoral candidate and former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Alex Uballez urged participation in the “No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday.  Uballez connected his call to action with his own experiences with what he described as President Donald Trump’s “abuse of power,” referencing his dismissal […]

Albuquerque gears up for ‘No Kings Day’ protest against Trump administration

Thousands of New Mexicans are expected to gather at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque Saturday for “No Kings Day,” a nationwide protest against the policies and actions of the Trump administration.  The event, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Mariposa Basin Park (4900 Kachina St. NW), will join protests occurring in over 20 villages, […]

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ABQ to celebrate Juneteenth early

Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is celebrating Juneteenth early and she wants you to attend. From the organizer: Join NM Juneteenth, the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, Albuquerque District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers and the City of Albuquerque for this year’s celebration of Resilience, Freedom and Unity! This year’s headliner, Billboard […]

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More than 20 “No Kings” protests planned across New Mexico Saturday

More than 20 New Mexico villages, towns and cities are preparing to take part in a national day of protest this Saturday against President Donald Trump’s policies. If you participate, share your pictures with us by emailing them to news@newmexico.news. NO KINGS: Albuquerque, New Mexico Outside of Albuquerque NO KINGS: Alamogordo, New Mexico NO KINGS: […]

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“F*ing thugs.”: New Mexicans in Congress react strongly to removal of senator from Noem press conference

Curse words and outrage peppered reactions by New Mexico’s elected U.S. senators and representatives to news that California’s Hispanic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed by law enforcement from a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday. Kristi later told reporters that Padilla had not identified himself, though video widely […]

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East Mountain Historical Society honored with statewide award for historical publication

The Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Book and Service Awards.  The awards recognize significant contributions made in 2024 to the preservation and understanding of New Mexico’s history and cultural heritage.  Among this year’s most distinguished honorees is the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), awarded the Lansing B. […]