By CHRISTINA LARSON The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the world, according to research published Thursday in […]
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Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago
By CHRISTINA LARSON The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the world, according to research published Thursday in […]
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This bites: New ankle-biting mosquito may suck ABQ’s summer fun
This summer may bite. For years the Environmental Health Department (EHD) has relied on part-time, seasonal “mosquito technicians.” This year, after seeing a rise in the city’s least favorite residents, it is looking to hire someone full-time. While the species was first documented in the city in 2018, the Aedes aegypti population — also known […]
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Mountain View residents allege City of Albuquerque has violated their civil rights
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover Residents of the Mountain View neighborhood in the South Valley of Albuquerque have filed a complaint with the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
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Gloria Jean Garcia
Gloria Jean Garcia, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her six loving children. Gloria was born in Tajique, New Mexico, to Rosendo Aragon and Silveria (Barela) Aragon. She was baptized on December 25, 1943, a cherished day marking the beginning of a life filled with love and devotion to her […]
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Gloria Jean Garcia
Gloria Jean Garcia, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her six loving children. Gloria was born in Tajique, New Mexico, to Rosendo Aragon and Silveria (Barela) Aragon. She was baptized on December 25, 1943, a cherished day marking the beginning of a life filled with love and devotion to her […]
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Gloria Jean Garcia
Gloria Jean Garcia, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her six loving children. Gloria was born in Tajique, New Mexico, to Rosendo Aragon and Silveria (Barela) Aragon. She was baptized on December 25, 1943, a cherished day marking the beginning of a life filled with love and devotion to her […]
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After primary win, Sam Bregman all but clinches 4 more years as DA
This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and donating today at citydesk.org As more than 73,000 voters — about 22% of those eligible — headed to the […]
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After primary win, Sam Bregman all but clinches 4 more years as DA
This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and donating today at citydesk.org As more than 73,000 voters — about 22% of those eligible — headed to the […]
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After primary win, Sam Bregman all but clinches 4 more years as DA
This story was originally published at City Desk ABQ, a local nonprofit daily newsroom covering local government, politics and more. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and donating today at citydesk.org As more than 73,000 voters — about 22% of those eligible — headed to the […]