Secretary of state’s advertising campaign fights AI-driven election misinformation In preparation for the November election, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has launched a statewide campaign to educate voters on the risks of artificial intelligence and deepfakes in elections, aiming to raise awareness and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. The campaign, which launched […]
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Combating Political AI and Deepfakes
Secretary of state’s advertising campaign fights AI-driven election misinformation In preparation for the November election, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has launched a statewide campaign to educate voters on the risks of artificial intelligence and deepfakes in elections, aiming to raise awareness and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. The campaign, which launched […]
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Fiesta of Cultures to celebrate New Mexico’s diversity
A party is set for next month to celebrate the cultural diversity of New Mexico. The annual Fiesta of Cultures: All Cultures of New Mexico, a family-friendly event, will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Coronado Historic Site. Fiesta of Cultures features cultural performances, live animals, a community ofrenda/offering display, kiva tours […]
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Moriarty’s Pinto Bean Fiesta returns this weekend
Good news for lovers of green chile, tortillas, music, art and, especially, beans: Moriarty’s annual Pinto Bean Fiesta is here. The Pinto Bean Fiesta, which dates back to the 1980s, is set this year for Sept. 28 with the Moriarty City Park Parade starting at 9 a.m. Over 60 vendors will be selling their art […]
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East Mountains product Kenderdine recognized for exemplary leadership
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine received the North Star Award from the Alliance to Save Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18. According to a press release, the North Star Award honors professionals who have made “significant impacts in their careers, serving as guiding lights for […]
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East Mountains product Kenderdine recognized for exemplary leadership
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine received the North Star Award from the Alliance to Save Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18. According to a press release, the North Star Award honors professionals who have made “significant impacts in their careers, serving as guiding lights for […]
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BernCo commissioner seeks pot parity
A Bernalillo County commissioner is looking to make things more fair for county employees who use cannabis outside work hours. Commissioner Eric Olivas told City Desk ABQ he plans to introduce legislation that would treat off-duty use of recreational cannabis in the same way as off-duty alcohol use. He called it a basic rights issue. […]
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DeSantis probe into possible Trump assassination attempt raises concern
By Lori Rozsa, The Washington Post (c) 2024 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is skeptical the federal government will appropriately handle the investigation into the apparent assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump, so he has assigned state officers to “take the lead” and do their own work on […]
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The pop star endorsement that could really swing the election? Bad Bunny.
By Jesús Rodríguez, Sabrina Rodriguez, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The stars of Democratic politics were aligning behind Kamala Harris. Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama and assorted liberal luminaries had sung her praises at the Democratic convention. Megawatt endorsements from Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish would soon follow. But there’s another pop star who has not weighed […]
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Harris and Trump essentially tied in Pennsylvania, Post poll finds
By Dan Balz, Scott Clement, Emily Guskin, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are locked in a statistical tie in Pennsylvania, according to a Washington Post poll of a state that many analysts see as the battleground most likely to determine the outcome of the presidential election. One week […]