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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bernalillo County in week ending Aug. 31

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Barelas Senior Center celebrates return of annual fiestas

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The Department of Senior Affairs celebrated the return of the Barelas Senior Center Fiestas today, marking its first occurrence since 2019. The event, a long-standing tradition in the Barelas community, had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UNM-Gallup hosts event focused on improving health career pathways

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The University of New Mexico-Gallup recently hosted a collaborative meeting aimed at improving health career pathways and ensuring that New Mexico communities have the necessary health care resources and services.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bernalillo County in week ending Aug. 31?

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Las Cruces man sentenced for attempting murder-for-hire plot

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for attempting to hire an undercover ATF agent to murder his girlfriend's mother for $200. There is no parole in the federal system.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bernalillo County in week ending Aug. 31?

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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APD identifies women whose remains were found decades ago using genealogy

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – Through the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in partnership with the FBI has identified two women whose remains were found in 1994 and 2013.

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Balloon Museum collaborates with PNC to boost early childhood education

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has announced a new collaboration with PNC to support early childhood education and literacy. The museum’s Stories and Music in the Sky programs will receive grant funding from the PNC Foundation, allowing it to expand its reach and inspire a love of learning through story time, music, art, and movement. Additionally, PNC will sponsor an upgrade to the Stories in the Sky Book Nook within the interactive Elevation Station exhibition.

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UNM celebrates Kimberly Gauderman's contributions at CERL event

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

For 14 years, University of New Mexico Associate Professor Kimberly Gauderman has advocated for individuals facing gender-, sexuality-, and racial-based violence in their home countries who seek asylum in the U.S. Next week, she will address a crowd of UNM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and her family as the 2024 Community Engaged Research Lecture (CERL) recipient.

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New reproductive health clinic breaks ground in Las Cruces

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, representatives from The University of New Mexico Health System, and the Reproductive Health Care Success Project broke ground on a clinic that aims to expand reproductive health care and improve maternal health outcomes for women in Southern New Mexico.

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Exhibition explores impact of environmental pollution at South Broadway Cultural Center

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

In English, the Spanish phrase "mal aire" means “bad air.” Mal Aire, a new exhibition at South Broadway Cultural Center, features the work of 19 artists who examine the fallout of bad air. The exhibition opens on Thursday, September 12 with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m.

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UNM names new director for its Race & Social Justice Institute

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

For the first time in years, the Institute for the Study of "Race" and Social Justice at the University of New Mexico has a new director.

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City fills key role in equity and inclusion office

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

The City of Albuquerque has filled a critical role in the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), announcing that Dillon Shige has joined as deputy director. Dillon joins the City as a Councilman and Tribal Leader from the Pueblo of Zia and a Founding Board Member of the Pueblo Development Commission NGO. Dillon is an advocate for Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and the advancement of Native Health. He aims to further the perspectives of the Pueblo Peoples of New Mexico across global Indigenous issues.

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Office of Black Community Engagement opens applications for Ujima Collective initiative

By ABQ Times | Sep 5, 2024

Inspired by the third tenet of Kwanzaa, “Ujima” by definition means “collective work and responsibility.” This guiding principle underpins the 2024-25 Office of Black Community Engagement’s (OBCE) entrepreneurial initiative. The Ujima Collective targets Black/African American and Native/Indigenous-owned companies with a mission to incorporate anti-racist practices and create a culturally inclusive workplace for all team members.

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City council approves four major redevelopment projects aimed at increasing affordable housing

By ABQ Times | Sep 4, 2024

Today, four Redevelopment Tax Abatement (RTA) applications for significant development projects have been approved by the City Council. These projects are poised to bring substantial investment and revitalization to Albuquerque.

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City workers recognized for lifesaving effort at senior center

By ABQ Times | Sep 4, 2024

At Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn recognized two City of Albuquerque employees for saving the life of a Senior Center member at the Palo Duro Senior Center.

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UNM professor's research finds no link between mild TBIs & adolescent depression

By ABQ Times | Sep 4, 2024

With about 214,110 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in 2021 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), understanding the physical and mental consequences of TBI is critical for study.

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Mayors gather in Albuquerque for session on bridging gaps with sovereign nations

By ABQ Times | Sep 4, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque welcomes the Mayor’s Institute on City Design (MICD) for the Bridging Boundaries Special Session. From September 4th to the 6th, Mass Design Group will host the Special Session dedicated to supporting Native American constituents across urban-rural communities. During this event, mayors and tribal leaders will gather to discuss ways to bridge the gap between sovereign nations and municipal jurisdictions to better serve Native American constituents and explore housing solutions.

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UNM launches faculty expert website ahead of 2024 election

By ABQ Times | Sep 4, 2024

The University of New Mexico's Communication and Marketing team (UCAM) has officially launched a new website showcasing university experts to inform the media and public about issues relevant to the upcoming 2024 election.

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Valencia County had 27 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of July

By ABQ Times | Sep 3, 2024

There were 27 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Valencia County as of July, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.