As a lawyer who represents older adults and who sits on a nonprofit organization that advocates for them, I see some of the issues that affect our most vulnerable members. At life’s start and at its close, we are dependent on the care and compassion of others to protect and nurture us. While children often […]
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When care becomes a commodity: The harm of corporate-controlled senior healthcare
As a lawyer who represents older adults and who sits on a nonprofit organization that advocates for them, I see some of the issues that affect our most vulnerable members. At life’s start and at its close, we are dependent on the care and compassion of others to protect and nurture us. While children often […]
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Healthy communities are rooted in meaningful access to affordable civil legal services
Three out of four low-income households in New Mexico struggle with legal issues impacting basic needs like housing, financial stability, access to social and medical benefits. New Mexico’s civil legal service providers handle thousands of cases every year, but a lack of capacity caused them to turn away more than half of the people seeking […]
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Healthy communities are rooted in meaningful access to affordable civil legal services
Three out of four low-income households in New Mexico struggle with legal issues impacting basic needs like housing, financial stability, access to social and medical benefits. New Mexico’s civil legal service providers handle thousands of cases every year, but a lack of capacity caused them to turn away more than half of the people seeking […]
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Placitas Artist Series presents Duo Steinback/de los Santos
Placitas Artists Series will present the Duo Steinback/de los Santos next month. The concert, set for Jan.19 at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, will feature works from Mozart, Grieg, Muffat, Piazzola, and a composition by Falko Steinbach. According to a press release, the German-born Steinbach has recorded 18 CDs, published a book, A […]
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City Council in 2024: Making voices heard
The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments. During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area. The approved […]
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City Council in 2024: Making voices heard
The story I’m most proud of from 2024 is one I wrote about tribal leaders’ winning input on Petroglygh-area developments. During one of the first few Albuquerque City Council meetings I covered as a new reporter for City Desk ABQ, councilors passed legislation that allowed tribal consultation on developments in a certain area. The approved […]
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Council passes proposal to crack down on illegal parking
Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city. The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]
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Council passes proposal to crack down on illegal parking
Albuquerque may have fewer people parking illegally now that a new automated parking enforcement system is coming to the city. The City Council Monday approved a proposal to implement the new technology aimed at preventing people from evading parking meter charges or staying over the time limit. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Tammy […]
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Library announces new app
The digital revolution continues in Albuquerque, with the public library introducing its new smartphone app. Albuquerque has introduced a new smartphone app — the Public Library ABQ-BernCo app — to allow users to use a digital library card to find the nearest or preferred library branch, search the catalog and place holds, edit or cancel […]