By Seung Min Kim and Linley Sanders WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been especially tepid about President Joe Biden, a new poll shows. About 8 in […]
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Prints and Pottery
Artists Karl and Mary Hofman are teaming up for an exhibition of prints and pottery at the Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas. Visual Memories includes Karl Hofmann’s linotype prints that are memory images of the end of World War II when Europe was reeling from bombings and the weight of war. Mary Hofmann will show […]
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Fueling the Future
Sandoval County Commissioners were presented with a proposal to purchase a nearly zero-emissions plant that converts plastic waste into high-quality fuels at the July 24 commission meeting, offering an alternative solution to combat plastic waste. A representative from PlastikGas, a global company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, presented the commissioners with a proposal to purchase a […]
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Mountain West Brew Fest Returns
As the leaves change and the fall air is a little cooler, it’s time for beer festival season in New Mexico. Bernalillo’s flagship event, the Mountain West Brew Fest, is back for its ninth year. The outdoor festival, held this year on Saturday, Aug. 24, will take over Loretto Park and features New Mexico craft […]
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Setting students up for success with free school supplies and health care
Summer break is coming to an end, and the City of Albuquerque has announced several programs aimed at helping students and families get off to a strong start. “Liz and I know how busy back-to-school season is,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a Tuesday news release, referring to his wife. “And for families who don’t […]
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At least 973 Native American children died at U.S.-run boarding schools between 1871-1969
By Shaun Griswold The U.S. legacy of genocide against Native people through public education may never be completely told. Today, there is a little more truth to share. The second half of an investigative report was released Tuesday as part of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative led by the Department of the Interior. It’s another step […]
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ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions
Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues — whether that is advocating for visual arts or affordable housing. But many of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions are short members. Nearly 80% of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions have empty seats — ranging from one vacant position to 10. Of […]
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New Mexico gets OK to seek $675M in federal grant to expand high-speed internet across the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand high-speed internet across the state, officials said Monday. That means the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion can now start the grant application process. The state must submit a final proposal […]
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New Mexico gets OK to seek $675M in federal grant to expand high-speed internet across the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand high-speed internet across the state, officials said Monday. That means the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion can now start the grant application process. The state must submit a final proposal […]
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New Mexico gets OK to seek $675M in federal grant to expand high-speed internet across the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand high-speed internet across the state, officials said Monday. That means the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion can now start the grant application process. The state must submit a final proposal […]