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News from March 2024

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Denver County had 56 fewer active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 25, 2024

There were 56 fewer active legal licenses in Denver County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Dona Ana County: 131 fewer active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 25, 2024

There were 131 fewer active legal licenses in Dona Ana County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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1,369 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in Bernalillo County in February than previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

There were 1,369 fewer active legal licenses in Bernalillo County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Cibola County: 5 fewer active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

There were five fewer active legal licenses in Cibola County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Brown County had an Unchanged number of active licenses to practice law in February compared to the previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Brown County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Apache County: 15 fewer active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

There were 15 fewer active legal licenses in Apache County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Travel is revived for Arabic language students in recent trip to Oman

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

For the first time since before the pandemic, seven students were able to participate in a two-week-long trip to Nizwa, Oman. Thanks to the opportunity provided by the Department of Languages, Cultures, & Literatures (LCL), students deepened their connection to the Arabic language and culture.Janice Biondo, an undergraduate student at LCL, expressed her excitement about the trip, stating, “I wanted to improve my Arabic and experience living in an Arab country and experience the culture, food, and people up close and firsthand. There's no substitute for studying the...

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Which former ABQ Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By ABQ Times | Mar 24, 2024

These former ABQ Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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ABQ Times area weekly mass times

By ABQ Times | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the ABQ Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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UNM-Taos Branch Lobos Awarded National Scholarships

By ABQ Times | Mar 23, 2024

Two students at UNM-Taos campus have been recognized for their academic achievements with national scholarships. Megan Beck and Colman Lee have been awarded prestigious scholarships that will help them pursue their educational and career goals.Megan Beck has been named a 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa. Beck's outstanding academic performance, leadership skills, and service efforts set her apart from over 2,200 applicants, earning her the highest score in New Mexico. As part of this scholarship, Beck...

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On the Brinck Book Symposium brings authors to UNM School of Architecture + Planning

By ABQ Times | Mar 23, 2024

The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) at UNM recently held the first On the Brinck Book Awards symposium for the spring semester, featuring authors Rosetta S. Elkin and Whitney Martinko. The event, moderated by Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Catherine Page Harris, showcased the authors' award-winning books and sparked discussions on various topics.During the symposium, Rosetta S. Elkin, author of "Plant Life: The Entangled Politics of Afforestation," and Whitney Martinko, author of "Historic Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of...

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Shane Douma-Sanchez, former Del Norte High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By ABQ Times | Mar 23, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 11 seed.

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Albuquerque City Council Introduces Bill O-24-7 to Amend General Provisions

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

Albuquerque City Council has recently introduced Council Bill No. O-24-7, sponsored by Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Klarissa Pena, and Nichole Rogers. The bill, also known as Enactment No. O-2024-005, aims to amend general provisions within the city's ordinances.The proposed ordinance seeks to clarify time computation and transmittal procedures, as well as codify the effective date of resolutions. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to streamline and enhance the efficiency of administrative processes within Albuquerque's legislative framework.The specifics of...

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Biology Ph.D. student Wins Competition for Fieldwork Photo

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

One University of New Mexico Ph.D. student, Joseph Kleinkopf, has recently made headlines by winning The American Institute of Biological Sciences' (AIBS) annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest. Kleinkopf's winning photo captured him in action atop Sheepshead Peak, collecting alpine plant specimens for his fieldwork in UNM's Biology Department.Kleinkopf expressed his surprise at winning the competition, stating, "I was surprised to win, because there are a lot of really cool science photos. At the same time, it's a really cool photo." He also highlighted the importance of...

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City Council Introduces Bill O-24-2 to Enhance Flood Hazard and Drainage Control Measures

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

The City Council has recently introduced a new bill, identified as O-24-2, aimed at improving flood hazard and drainage control measures within the jurisdiction. The bill, sponsored by Tammy Fiebelkorn, seeks to make significant amendments to existing regulations to enhance the city's resilience to potential flooding events.One of the key changes proposed in Council Bill No. O-24-2 is the replacement of FEMA zones designations with FEMA designated 100-year floodplain. Additionally, the bill aims to update the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 to the Vertical...

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Census Bureau: 78.3% of people in Bernalillo County were old enough to vote in 2021

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 674,919 citizens living in Bernalillo County in 2021, 78.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 528,737 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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New Ordinance Proposed for the Administrative Demolition of Unsafe Buildings

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

Council Bill No. O-24-1 has been introduced with Enactment No. O-2024-003 and is sponsored by Brook Bassan. The ordinance focuses on the administrative demolition of unsafe commercial buildings, unsafe accessory structures, or dwellings unfit for human habitation. It proposes adopting a new article in Chapter 14 and amending the Uniform Housing Code, Chapter 14, Article 3.

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Possible Quorum at Citizen Police Academy Training on March 26, 2024

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice regarding a possible quorum at the Citizen Police Academy training scheduled for March 26, 2024.According to the advisory board, "A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, regarding the Citizen Police Academy. No Board business will be discussed at the Citizen Police Academy training on March 26, 2024."The training session is set to commence at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the...

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APD Connects Woman to Additional Fitness Center Theft

By ABQ Times | Mar 22, 2024

The Albuquerque Police Department has linked Angelique Silva to another fitness center theft that occurred in December of 2023. Silva, 43, was identified as the suspect in multiple cases where she targeted fitness center locker rooms, stealing items such as credit cards, vehicle keys, and even victims' vehicles.According to APD, Silva was originally charged with a list of offenses including burglary, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, felony larceny, fraudulent use of a credit card, theft of a credit card, criminal damage, and misdemeanor larceny. She was taken into...

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Stories & Music in the Sky Returns April 3

By ABQ Times | Mar 21, 2024

The Balloon Museum is gearing up for a week of exciting activities this spring break. From March 26 to March 29, visitors are invited to join in on the fun, with a special appearance by Science Girl on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.The museum will be hosting various events during this period, focusing on the theme of "Making Things Fly." Attendees can participate in activities from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on March 26, 27, 28, and 29 to learn more about the wonders of flight.In particular, on March 27, Science Girl will be presenting "Weather Science" at two different times:...