Make Your Own Ornament The Edgewood Public Library will provide all the supplies to help folks create their own tree ornament on Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Just drop on in between those hours and have a grand time making a personalized gift for a loved one. Mountainair Christmas Arts Fair Set Handcrafted and […]
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East Mountain Chamber Closing Shop
After more than a 30-year run, the Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce is shutting its doors. “I will say after the last four years or so, the changes in the economy and challenges for businesses, the chamber had the same things to contend with and deal with,” said Linda Burke, chamber executive director. “Our […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Estancia Robotics Team Advances to Regional Competition
In just its second year, the Estancia High School robotics team took a giant step, finishing third in the state competition to earn a trip to Dallas, Texas, at the end of the month for a regional competition. “I was just super proud of them,” said coach Jaime Silva, who teaches the school’s Science, Technology, […]
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Political Opposites Can have a Civil Conversation Over Turkey
Looking forward to those family gatherings over the holidays? Or maybe not? There’s that one relative who is all about politics. Or worse, two on opposite sides of the fence. Aunt Martha worries they’ll ruin dinner. Research tells us these exchanges can be a good thing. Jennifer Wolak, a Michigan political science professor, finds that […]
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Moms For Liberty Use Harassment, Intimidation to Push Agenda
When a local or national advocacy group uses words like “freedom,” “patriot,” or “liberty” in their title, it raises my suspicions. The title may be catchy but usually disguises the true intent of the organization. This is especially true in the case of Moms for Liberty. Moms for Liberty was founded in Florida in 2021 […]
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Moms For Liberty Use Harassment, Intimidation to Push Agenda
When a local or national advocacy group uses words like “freedom,” “patriot,” or “liberty” in their title, it raises my suspicions. The title may be catchy but usually disguises the true intent of the organization. This is especially true in the case of Moms for Liberty. Moms for Liberty was founded in Florida in 2021 […]
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Political Opposites Can have a Civil Conversation Over Turkey
Looking forward to those family gatherings over the holidays? Or maybe not? There’s that one relative who is all about politics. Or worse, two on opposite sides of the fence. Aunt Martha worries they’ll ruin dinner. Research tells us these exchanges can be a good thing. Jennifer Wolak, a Michigan political science professor, finds that […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Estancia Robotics Team Advances to Regional Competition
In just its second year, the Estancia High School robotics team took a giant step, finishing third in the state competition to earn a trip to Dallas, Texas, at the end of the month for a regional competition. “I was just super proud of them,” said coach Jaime Silva, who teaches the school’s Science, Technology, […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
East Mountain Chamber Closing Shop
After more than a 30-year run, the Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce is shutting its doors. “I will say after the last four years or so, the changes in the economy and challenges for businesses, the chamber had the same things to contend with and deal with,” said Linda Burke, chamber executive director. “Our […]
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The Independent News: Nov. 17, 2023
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