By Susan Svrluga · The Washington Post (c) 2025 A federal district judge granted a temporary restraining order Monday, blocking the Trump administration from makingdrastic cuts to biomedical research funding in 22 states that banded together to sue. Judge Angel Kelley, in federal district court in Massachusetts, ordered the National Institutes of Health not to implement a funding […]
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Haaland announces run for governor
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Mexican Consulate Gathers Experts to Refute Immigration Misinformation and Offer Resources
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Mexican Consulate Gathers Experts to Refute Immigration Misinformation and Offer Resources
By Andrea Vasquez The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque wants the immigrant community to know its rights and be legally informed and prepared, as President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a crackdown on immigration. The recent political climate has caused citizens to feel uneasy about their legal status, resulting in protests, […]
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Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
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Remembering New Mexico First – RIP
This commentary was submitted by Diane Denish as part of her Corner to Corner column.You can submit a letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org By Diane Denish In Mid-January, New Mexico First, the non-profit public policy organization, closed its doors after 38 years. As a participant and observer of New Mexico First from the beginning I have […]
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County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
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County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
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County Commission considering cutting funds for Topgolf
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