After stating over and over that this absolutely would not happen, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter this week. I think it’s kind of lousy. But against the landscape of the previous pardons, and the pardons likely to come from his predecessor who is about to be his successor, does Biden’s action send any sort […]
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The Hunter Biden Pardon: The Tip of the Iceberg
After stating over and over that this absolutely would not happen, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter this week. I think it’s kind of lousy. But against the landscape of the previous pardons, and the pardons likely to come from his predecessor who is about to be his successor, does Biden’s action send any sort […]
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Post-election Rumination Finds Silver Linings
Now that the election is over, I see some silver linings, and have some observations a bit outside of the daily drumming of announcements and alarm bells. I recognize readers may disagree or have a different point of view. Silver lining: From the moment he is sworn in, Trump is a lame duck. The term […]
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Post-election Rumination Finds Silver Linings
Now that the election is over, I see some silver linings, and have some observations a bit outside of the daily drumming of announcements and alarm bells. I recognize readers may disagree or have a different point of view. Silver lining: From the moment he is sworn in, Trump is a lame duck. The term […]
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Madrid is Turning up the Lights for the Holidays
Madrid is kicking off the Christmas season this weekend with its popular Christmas Parade. The Christmas parade starts at 4 p.m. Saturday and will feature merrily costumed residents, festooned burros and outfitted dogs strolling through the historic mining town or riding in vintage cars. After the parade, the annual holiday house lighting throughout the town […]
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Madrid is Turning up the Lights for the Holidays
Madrid is kicking off the Christmas season this weekend with its popular Christmas Parade. The Christmas parade starts at 4 p.m. Saturday and will feature merrily costumed residents, festooned burros and outfitted dogs strolling through the historic mining town or riding in vintage cars. After the parade, the annual holiday house lighting throughout the town […]
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East Mountain Historian Honored For Outstanding Service to Public
The Historical Society of New Mexico announced this week that Denise Tessier of the East Mountain Historical Society has received this year’s prestigious Edgar Lee Hewett Award for “outstanding service to the people of New Mexico, as related to New Mexico history.” According to a press release, the awards committee said it was impressed with […]
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East Mountain High Students Hosting Clothing Drive This Holiday Season
Two students at East Mountain High School are launching their own clothing drive this holiday season to benefit New Mexico’s homeless population. The Christmas homelessness drive runs through Dec. 20 and will gather donated clothes, shoes and hygiene products at several locations in the East Mountains. “We hope to encourage more people in the community […]
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Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]
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Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]