By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM New Mexico’s respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October. The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted […]
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Barbara Spada
Barbara Spada, age 82, formerly of Covert, NY, passed away on December 5, in her Land of Enchantment for the past 30 years, New Mexico. She loved the wide-open spaces of the high New Mexico desert, the smells and sounds of the Southwest. In New Mexico, Barb lived a simple but happy and spiritual life. […]
AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez
AnnaMarie Leonedres Nuñez (Baca),65 of Manzano, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 6. AnnaMarie was born to Francis & Felicita Baca in Old Town, Albuquerque. She graduated from Mountainair High School where she was involved in many extra-curricular activities. She then graduated from DeWolff College as a certified cosmetologist. After styling […]
Norma Stephens
On October 9, we said a tender farewell to Norma “Jean” Stephens, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Fondly known as Jean, Mom, and Mamagran, she passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
The 2024 DNC platform: a lot of parade candy
The Democratic National Committee released its 2024 platform August 18 in conjunction with this week’s national convention hosted in Chicago. There are some stark differences from the Republican platform. First, there’s length: the Democrats’ platform is more than three times as long as the Republicans’, 92 pages compared to 28. And then there is style. […]
Consider Being a Selective Single-issue Voter
Despite having more watchable programming and better ratings, the Democratic National Convention hasn’t delivered a notable boost to the Harris-Walz campaign. The lead the Democratic ticket has gained in the national polls following President Joe Biden’s departure from the campaign remains steady but has not surged post-convention. Democrats are excited, and we get it – […]
Veteran Walking Across America Passes Through East Mountains
Coast Guard veteran Robert Luna is on a mission. He’s walking across the southern United States in hopes of raising awareness about mental health issues veterans are struggling with. He says the idea came after he retired following 28 years of military service. “It’s a transition from having an identity to having no identity,” he […]
What war between the U.S. and Iran really looks like
The targeted assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, and his bodyguard in Tehran on July 31 has set Southwest Asia on edge again. According to The New York Times, the assassination was accomplished with a bomb smuggled into a guesthouse run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards and remotely detonated once it was confirmed that […]
James Hass
“James “Jim” Hass, 81, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully with hisdaughters by his side, on July 31. Jim was born on August 13, 1942,in Eau Claire, WI to Albert and Eleanor (Berg) Hass. Jim proudly entered the United States Army at the age of 16 and served forover 36 years, including two deployments in […]
Off-duty APD officer killed in South Valley hit-and-run
An off-duty Albuquerque Police officer was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking in the far edge of the South Valley early Thursday morning. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash as a hit-and-run, spokesperson Jayme Fuller Gonzales said. She said it occurred around 12:45 a.m. near Coors Boulevard SW and Chapulin […]