Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]
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Letter to the Editor: Systemic issues are drivers of the state’s challenges
Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]
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Norma Stephens
On October 9, we said a tender farewell to Norma “Jean” Stephens, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Fondly known as Jean, Mom, and Mamagran, she passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
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Norma Stephens
On October 9, we said a tender farewell to Norma “Jean” Stephens, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Fondly known as Jean, Mom, and Mamagran, she passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
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Tricks, Treats and Tail-Wags
This Halloween season, the Bernalillo Community Museum invites families to join in a day of festivities at the inaugural Tricks and Treats Fall Adoption Fair. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26, the event offers an opportunity to support pets in need while enjoying seasonal activities at the museum. Agencies participating in […]
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Putting the Brakes on Speeding
Drivers in Bernalillo have likely noticed the new digital speed-monitoring signs on Camino del Pueblo and Camino Don Tomas, which are part of the town’s effort to reduce speeding and improve safety in speeding hotspots. Installed Oct. 7, the signs were purchased from two vendors by the Bernalillo Police Department to track vehicle speeds and […]
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Letter to the Editor: How Emerge is Transforming Leadership in New Mexico
Submitted by Estela Hernandez, Emerge Graduate and Executive Director, Emerge NM and Reena Szczepanski, Emerge Graduate and former Executive Director, Emerge NM Women’s leadership is critical to helping communities across New Mexico meet the challenges that we currently face, and the voters of New Mexico vote “yes” for women leaders time and time again across […]
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Letter to the Editor: How Emerge is Transforming Leadership in New Mexico
Submitted by Estela Hernandez, Emerge Graduate and Executive Director, Emerge NM and Reena Szczepanski, Emerge Graduate and former Executive Director, Emerge NM Women’s leadership is critical to helping communities across New Mexico meet the challenges that we currently face, and the voters of New Mexico vote “yes” for women leaders time and time again across […]
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Voters to weigh $11M in park bonds
Two East Mountains projects figure prominently in an $11.7 million parks and recreation bond package going before Bernalillo County voters this fall. The biggest chunk of money for the area is improvements to the Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. Parts of the center date back to the 1970s, said Kathy Korte, the county’s chief […]
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Voters to weigh $11M in park bonds
Two East Mountains projects figure prominently in an $11.7 million parks and recreation bond package going before Bernalillo County voters this fall. The biggest chunk of money for the area is improvements to the Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. Parts of the center date back to the 1970s, said Kathy Korte, the county’s chief […]