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News from September 2024

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San Miguel County had 25 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

There were 25 lawyers with active licenses to practice in San Miguel County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Valencia County had 1 less active license to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

There was one less active legal license in Valencia County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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3 more lawyers with active licenses to practice in Travis County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

There were three more active legal licenses in Travis County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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There was 1 more active legal license in Teton County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

There was one more active legal license in Teton County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Taos County: 12 more active licenses to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

There were 12 more active legal licenses in Taos County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Mayor Keller appoints new chief of staff for City Hall

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

Today, Mayor Tim Keller announced the appointment of Terry Brunner as the new Chief of Staff for the City of Albuquerque. In this role, Brunner will oversee the daily operations of the Mayor's Office, managing various areas such as public affairs, constituent services, communications, intergovernmental relations, strategic initiatives, community engagement, and administrative functions. Brunner has been serving as the Director of the City’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency since 2022.

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Touro College breaks ground on first undergraduate dental training facility in Albuquerque

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

Last week, the City of Albuquerque and Touro University broke ground on New Mexico’s first undergraduate dental clinical training facility. This new facility, located on the campus of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) in Albuquerque, will serve as a clinical branch of Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM). It aims to provide essential training for 200 dental students and is scheduled to open in May 2025.

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UNM Health experts discuss challenges faced by children with sickle cell disease

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

Sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder, affects thousands of children in the United States, leading to frequent pain crises and various complications that require lifelong medical care. At the UNM Health Sciences Center, families navigating pediatric SCD share their stories of strength, resilience, and hope as they partner with medical teams to manage this complex condition.

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Balloon Museum extends hours during Fiesta with VR experience and special events

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is preparing to enhance the upcoming Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with extended hours and a variety of events from October 4-13. Key features include a virtual reality ballooning experience, S.T.E.A.M. Night on October 10, and the Lift Your Spirits Craft Cocktail Festival on October 11.

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Shiprock man pleads guilty to assault on Navajo Nation reservation

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

A Shiprock man has pleaded guilty in federal court to assault resulting in serious bodily injury after slicing another man's throat during a gathering.

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Proposed amendment impacts UNM School of Law's role in judicial nominations

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

The University of New Mexico School of Law is involved in a proposed state constitutional amendment that could streamline the judicial nomination process in New Mexico. The amendment, known as New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3, is currently on the state ballot and would allow the UNM Law School Dean to appoint a qualified designee to serve on the State's Judicial Nominating Commission when necessary.

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Albuquerque donates museum passes to homeless families

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

The Department of Arts and Culture in Albuquerque has donated 100 Arts & Culture Family Passes for the BioPark, Albuquerque Museum, and Balloon Museum to families staying at the Family Gateway. This initiative aims to provide these families with a respite as they work towards securing affordable housing and accessing other essential resources.

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Albuquerque sees rise in bus ridership with new counting technology

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

ABQ RIDE has replaced old fare boxes with new automatic passenger counters (APCs) to count riders. Since July 1, 2024, the city's transit system has been using APCs to collect ridership data. This method showed that ridership reached 645,974 in July and 667,727 in August, the highest numbers since March 2020 when it was at 630,292.

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UNM receives $11 million federal grant for uterine cancer research

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNM Cancer Center) has been awarded an $11 million federal grant to study treatments and biomarkers for uterine cancers. This grant is part of the Route 66 Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE), which is unique among the 65 National Cancer Institute’s SPORE grants for its focus on uterine cancers.

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Andean bear Ben arrives at ABQ BioPark

By ABQ Times | Sep 30, 2024

Ben, a 4-year-old Andean bear, has arrived at the ABQ BioPark in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its distinctive facial markings that resemble eyeglasses, the Andean bear is a new species at the BioPark. Ben's new habitat includes a climbing structure and a water feature, which suit his adventurous nature.

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There were 4 more active legal licenses in San Miguel County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 29, 2024

There were four more active legal licenses in San Miguel County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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San Luis Obispo County: Unchanged number of active licenses to practice law in August compared to the previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 29, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in San Luis Obispo County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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There were 61 lawyers with active licenses to practice in San Juan County as of August

By ABQ Times | Sep 29, 2024

There were 61 lawyers with active licenses to practice in San Juan County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Santa Fe County had 65 more active licenses to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 29, 2024

There were 65 more active legal licenses in Santa Fe County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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18 more lawyers with active licenses to practice in Sandoval County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 29, 2024

There were 18 more active legal licenses in Sandoval County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.