Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
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Coronado Historic Site and Martha Liebert Public Library Partner for Winter Solstice Story Time
Coronado Historic Site and the Martha Liebert Public Library are teaming up to offer a free Ranger Read and Learn story time Dec. 21st, from 10-11 a.m. The event will feature a reading of The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, followed by a winter solstice-inspired craft activity led by a park ranger. This event is […]
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New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Call for Humane Treatment of Immigrants and Immigration Reform
Submitted by the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Immigration has become a top issue of concern for many Americans, including Catholics, engendering strong emotions on both sides of the immigration debate. Despite the nation’s long, and primarily positive, experience with newcomers, in which we have welcomed people to our shores for generations, immigration remains […]
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Christian Stewardship in Action: How Solar Power Sustains Our Church and Mission
Submitted by Bruce Hunn As faith leaders, we carry the responsibility not only to guide our congregation spiritually, but to care for creation and to be good stewards of church resources provided by our Creator. It’s a delicate balance—making sure the lights stay on, while ensuring every dollar is spent with purpose. A couple of […]
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Brady Giglio Laws – What are they? What is their impact?
Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney of New Mexico Recently we have found ourselves facing a situation in which a law enforcement officer in one of our counties described a situation in court which could affect the outcome of the case, which was not truthful, a violation of Brady Giglio Laws. Law enforcement […]
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Health Yeah! Mobile Health Unit Offers Limited Service Over the Holidays
The Bernalillo County School-Based Mobile Health Clinic, Health Yeah!, will offer limited free health services to the community over the holiday break. The Mobile Health Unit will provide services at Los Vecinos Community Center on Dec. 23, 26 and 27. The following week services will be provided at Westside Community Center on Dec. 30 and […]
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Puffing, Painting, Improving the Community
A community club will be hosting a cannabis-themed Winter Solstice celebration in Estancia this month, where participants are invited to create artwork and find potential solutions to problems facing their Torrance County community. The Estancia Valley High Society and Thriving Roots are teaming up to put on their Winter Solstice Puff and Paint event Dec. […]
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‘Do nothing’ will Not Be Our Answer to Syria
Sunday morning dawned with surprising news for many: Bashar al-Assad, dictator of Syria, had fled the country, ending a brutal regime begun by his father. Much of the initial information as to Assad’s status was provided by Russia. The world would later learn that Assad had quietly shipped his family to Russia weeks earlier before […]