By Joel Achenbach — Former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men, especially older men. It usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland where it may […]
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Trump administration strikes deal to allow sales of rapid-fire gun modification
By Arelis R. Hernández — The Trump administration has struck a deal to allow sales of a trigger mechanism that modifies a semiautomatic firearm to allow it to fire more rapidly. Gun-control advocates have argued that the devices convert semiautomatic weapons into machine guns, which are banned under federal law. Under the terms of a […]
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‘Sesame Street’ is coming to Netflix with new streaming deal
By Herb Scribner, Laura Meckler — Sesame Street,” facing a financial crisis, has solved one of its biggest problems: It now has new home. Netflix announced Monday that the program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes. The new season will be released in three […]
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U.S. to pay nearly $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
By Spencer S. Hu — U.S. to pay nearly $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt President Donald Trump’s administration is set to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt to settle a lawsuit brought by the estate of the Trump supporter who was fatally shot by police when […]
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Bernalillo County to launch environmental internships
Bernalillo County Commissioners are moving forward with a pilot program to create environmental and natural resources internships for young adults. Sponsored by Commission Chair Eric Olivas, the program aims to address challenges young adults face when entering the workforce, such as lack of experience and limited access to opportunities. The county also has high vacancies […]
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Albuquerque acquires historic Unser family property
By Kevin Hendricks A new chapter is set to begin on the city’s Westside with the acquisition of the historic Unser family property at Central and Unser. The City is planning to transform the landmark, deeply rooted in racing history and local pride, into a cultural and community hub. Public input is being sought to […]
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East Mountain High School to launch middle school program in 2026
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, has announced plans to expand its program to include middle school grades. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the school will welcome sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. This expansion follows nearly three years after the […]
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East Mountain High School earns national award, $10,000 Grant at Building Hope IMPACT Summit
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park, was awarded a $10,000 grant at the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami. The summit, hosted by the non-profit Building Hope, recognized outstanding charter school contributions nationwide. EMHS, one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, earned national recognition […]
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‘Here’s Your Sign’ to decide Sandia Park’s new welcome
By Kevin Hendricks Voting opens Tuesday for a new project that would create a sign that welcomes visitors and residents to Sandia Park. The “Here’s Your Sign” project invites the East Mountain community to contribute to the region’s history by designing the sign for Sandia Park. The project’s name references comedian Bill Engvall’s well-known joke, […]
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ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]