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 […]
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County proposes start date for new manager
Bernalillo County commissioners will be deciding later this month on a contract to formalize Cindy Chavez as the next county manager. If commissioners approve the contract at their meeting next week, Chavez will take the reins on Nov. 13. The board voted in June to offer the position to Chavez, currently a member of the […]
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City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage
City councilors on Monday voted against making Albuquerque’s minimum wage match the state’s minimum wage, but not before the discussion shifted to a debate over wage theft. YES: Joaquín Baca, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers NO: Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Louie Sanchez Councilor Nichole Rogers originally proposed — at the […]
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City Council paves the way for new NM United stadium
The Albuquerque City Council at its Monday meeting again voted in favor of moving forward with building a New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park — however, it is taking steps to address traffic concerns in the area. The project had been on pause after nearby neighborhoods appealed the plan twice. Mayor Tim Keller […]
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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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Hype music: Candidate picks for their DNC and RNC entrances
By Shelly Tan (c) 2024 , The Washington Post The music that candidates play as they walk onto a stage might not last long, but it can reflect a wider image they want to portray. And there are few greater opportunities to send a concise campaign message than at presidential nominating conventions. The Democratic National […]
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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 seeks E. Mtn. residents for public boards
Bernalillo County is issuing a call for residents to bring their unique skills and perspectives to fill several board vacancies. This is a chance for Bernalillo County residents to voice their concerns and make a difference in their community. Youth Sports Commission Two vacancies – Districts 1 and 5 (Commissioners Barbara Baca and Eric Olivas), […]
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Bus route returns to bring students from Northwest ABQ to university area
The city is once again running a bus from Northwest Albuquerque to the University of New Mexico — and it has even added a stop at the Central New Mexico Community College. Madeline Skrak, a spokesperson for the Transit Department, said the popular Route 790 which starts near Cottonwood Mall and stops in Old Town […]