By Kelsey Ables · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Donald Trump intends to nominate Herschel Walker, the former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner who lost a scandal-ridden bid for Senate in 2022, as ambassador to the Bahamas, the president-elect announced on social media Tuesday evening. Trump said Walker, 62, “has spent decades serving as an […]
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Trump picks ex-NFL star Herschel Walker to be Bahamas ambassador
By Kelsey Ables · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Donald Trump intends to nominate Herschel Walker, the former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner who lost a scandal-ridden bid for Senate in 2022, as ambassador to the Bahamas, the president-elect announced on social media Tuesday evening. Trump said Walker, 62, “has spent decades serving as an […]
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Council approves business licensing proposal
Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses. Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]
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Council approves business licensing proposal
Albuquerque business owners will now be required to have a business license but their costs will stay the same. Councilors Monday night approved a proposal from Mayor Tim Keller’s office to shift from a business registration system to one that issues licenses. Keller’s administration proposed replacing the current system because it does not allow the […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held each year. According to a press release announcing the construction, park visitors have for years been wishing the park had toilets that flush. […]
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Flushable facilities on the way to balloon park
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting a long-sought upgrade, city officials announced Monday. Construction is underway on a new, permanent restroom building at the park, where the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held each year. According to a press release announcing the construction, park visitors have for years been wishing the park had toilets that flush. […]
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East Mountain Christmas 2024: Warm Weather, Potential Storms and Last-Minute Shopping Hours
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s certainly better to be safe than sorry. Some aspects to consider include the weather and which stores will offer services for any last-minute shopping. In terms of weather, this Christmas will be hotter than expected, but the community should still be prepared for a possible storm on […]
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East Mountain Christmas 2024: Warm Weather, Potential Storms and Last-Minute Shopping Hours
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s certainly better to be safe than sorry. Some aspects to consider include the weather and which stores will offer services for any last-minute shopping. In terms of weather, this Christmas will be hotter than expected, but the community should still be prepared for a possible storm on […]
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Should New Mexico Lead the Way With a Single-Payer Health System? No
This fall, a 65-page report authorized by the Legislature was released by Mercer Health & and Benefits, a New York-based consulting firm, providing an overview of the impact a single payer healthcare system, Medicaid Forward, would have on New Mexico. There were a lot of tables in the report, and a lot of references to […]
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Should New Mexico Lead the Way With a Single-Payer Health System? No
This fall, a 65-page report authorized by the Legislature was released by Mercer Health & and Benefits, a New York-based consulting firm, providing an overview of the impact a single payer healthcare system, Medicaid Forward, would have on New Mexico. There were a lot of tables in the report, and a lot of references to […]