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• No alcohol, no problem: Check out these mocktails in Albuquerque

  06-06-2023 23:54
  
  Mocktails are a great way to enjoy mixed drinks if you're not in the mood for alcohol.Here's a list of five bars around town with notable mocktails.This information was accurate as of June 6, 2023. Call ahead to ensure restaurant information hasn't changed.Happy Accidents A No Shrubs mocktail from Happy Accidents 3225 Central Ave. NE. Thisfoam-topped drink is a strawberry shrub with chamomile tea served carbonated with apple cider vinegar. The sweetness of strawberry balances the vinegar and the
  
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• These movies will show for free each Friday at Bernalillo County parks

  06-06-2023 23:37
  
  Bernalillo County has announced the schedule for its BernCo Movies in the Park series starting Friday with a showing of "Thor: Love and Thunder" at Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 Fourth NW.Each movie will begin at dusk and be hosted at a different community center. No tickets or reservations are required.There will be food vendors on site for each showing and guests are welcome to bring their own chairs, blankets, food and drinks.Alcohol, weapons and video recording are not permitted.
  
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• Financial checkup time! As we near the halfway point in 2023, it’s time to evaluate your fiscal health

  06-06-2023 23:02
  
  We're about halfway through the year already. Did you make a promise to yourself to keep some financial goals? How are you doing?Here's a quick financial checkup list to help you answer that:Income tax withholdingsWhen you filed taxes for 2022 did you have to make a payment to the IRS or are you getting a refund? You may want to adjust your withholdings.The IRS has a Tax Withholding Estimator on its website, irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator#when. The tool allows you to estimate your
  
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• Former New Jersey Gov. Christie kicks off 2024 Republican presidential bid with swipes at Trump

  06-06-2023 22:45
  
  MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, began his bid under the slogan "Because the truth matters" with a town hall in New Hampshire, which holds the nation's first Republican primary following Iowa's leadoff caucuses. After losing the nomin
  
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• Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid

  06-06-2023 22:45
  
  MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed paperwork Tuesday formally launching his bid for the Republican nomination for president after casting himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, was set to announce his campaign later Tuesday at a town hall in the early voting state of New Hampshire. After losing the nomination to Trump seven years ago, the former governor and federal p
  
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• Christie goes after Trump in presidential campaign launch, calling him a ‘self-serving mirror hog’

  06-06-2023 22:45
  
  MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasted no time going after Donald Trump while launching his presidential campaign on Tuesday, calling the former president and current Republican primary front-runner a "lonely, self-consumed, self-serving mirror hog" and arguing that he's the only one who can stop him.A onetime federal prosecutor, Christie was among the crowded field of 2016 Republican presidential candidates steamrolled by Trump. Now that Trump is running for the
  
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• Need room? Here are 6 houses with an acre or more in Albuquerque

  06-06-2023 22:32
  
  If you're tired of being cramped in an apartment or suburban neighborhood, and are looking for a place with room to spread out, one of these homes might be for you. Each of these six homes has at least an acre of potential while still being close to the conveniences of the city. The price tag for each of these homes is under $1 million.3150 Rio Bravo SWLocated in the South Valley, this custom-built home sits within a walled-off lot with private motorized entry gate. The inside is spacious with a
  
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• Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

  06-06-2023 22:28
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push oil higher.
  The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day, to start in July, comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed in a meeting in Vienna to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
  Calling the reduction a "lollipop," Saudi Energ
  
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• Two summer programs return to NM Museum of Natural History & Science

  06-06-2023 20:33
  
  Kids gawk as the Bisti Beast in the NM Museum of Natural History & Science Atrium gets ready to roar. (Tira Howard/NMMNHS)Summer at the museum — why not?The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is returning two of its popular programs — Mineral Mondays and Relaxed Nights.Both programs are taking place in June and July and have a focus on geology and space science."One of our priorities as a museum is ensuring that our high-quality space science and geology informat
  
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• Fusion Theatre Company to present ‘The Seven’ short works festival

  06-06-2023 20:00
  
  Addison Fulton and Kane Distler star in “One & Only,”one of the winning plays of “The Seven,” Fusion’s 17th annual short works festival” (Courtesy of Fusion Theatre Company)Fusion Theatre Company has announced the winners of "The Seven," its 17th annual short works festival, to be staged through June 11.The lineup features seven plays, seven directors, and a professional ensemble."The Seven" is a short works festival, which features seven fully produced w
  
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• No more ‘Breaking Bad’; Rebel Donut to close doors next week

  06-06-2023 19:50
  
  Customers were lined up out of the door Tuesday morning at Rebel Donut. The doughnut shops closing was announced Monday on social media. Cathy Cook/JournalBeloved Albuquerque doughnut shop Rebel Donut is closing its doors next week on Thursday, June 15. A steady line of customers trailed out of the door Tuesday morning after the closing was announced late Monday.The doughnut business' original Wyoming location closed in January after a fire caused extensive damage to the inside of the building.
  
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• Albuquerque Police ID three young men killed at house party

  06-06-2023 19:32
  
  Three men were killed at a house party near Washington and Hilton NE early Sunday morning. (Ryan Boetel/Albuquerque Journal)The Albuquerque police chief said at a press conference this week that there isn’t an ongoing threat to the community in the wake of a shooting at a house party over the weekend that left three young men dead.Police on Tuesday identified the men who were killed as Marcos Perez, 18; Nick Ortega, 19; and Jordan Johnson, 18. A suspect hasn’t been identified. Polic
  
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• Boxing: Olayo-Munoz advances (updated)

  06-06-2023 19:25
  
  In Lubbock, Texas, Las Cruces’ Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz opened her pursuit of yet another national title on Tuesday with a victory by unanimous decision over Rhode Island’s Ciana Nonhphala on Tuesday.Olayo-Munoz, nicknamed “Jos the Boss,” was exactly that — winning all three rounds on each of five judges’ scorecards.Nonhphala, game and with solid boxing skills, was no match for Olayo-Munoz’s hand speed and punching accuracy.Olayo-Munoz will face a formidabl
  
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• Boxing: Olayo-Munoz advances

  06-06-2023 19:25
  
  In Lubbock, Texas, Las Cruces’ Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz opened her pursuit of yet another national title on Tuesday with a victory by unanimous decision over Rhode Island’s Ciana Nonhphala on Tuesday.Olayo-Munoz, nicknamed “Jos the Boss,” was exactly that — winning all three rounds on each of five judges’ scorecards.Nonhphala, game and with solid boxing skills, was no match for Olayo-Munoz’s hand speed and punching accuracy.She advances to Wednesday’s
  
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• Investigation Discovery’s ‘Late Night Lockup’ to premiere, features Albuquerque woman’s case

  06-06-2023 19:13
  
  An Albuquerque woman is featured on the Investigation Discovery series, "Late Night Lockup," which air on Tuesday, June 6. (Courtesy of ID)Police officers encounter human behavior all the time.Yet, it's during the late night hours where things can get strange.Investigation Discovery's six-part series, "Late Night Lockup," premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, on Investigation Discovery. The premiere consists of two episodes.The second, which airs at 8:30 p.m., features the story of an Albuquerqu
  
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• Nusenda to acquire Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank

  06-06-2023 17:42
  
  Nusenda Credit Union plans to acquire Western Heritage Bank, which is based in Las Cruces, in the next few months. (Jon Austria/Journal)Nusenda Credit Union on Tuesday said it plans to acquire Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank, a move that will grow the state's largest credit union's presence in Southern New Mexico and Texas.Nusenda, which didn't disclose the cost of the acquisition, said it expects the deal to be completed either later this year or in early 2024.Once complete, the additio
  
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• New Mexico’s largest credit union Nusenda moves to expand with acquisition

  06-06-2023 17:42
  
  Nusenda Credit Union plans to acquire Western Heritage Bank, which is based in Las Cruces, in the next few months. (Jon Austria/Journal)Nusenda Credit Union on Tuesday said it plans to acquire Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank, a move that will grow the state's largest credit union's presence in Southern New Mexico and Texas.Nusenda, which didn't disclose the cost of the acquisition, said it expects the deal to be completed either later this year or in early 2024.Once complete, the additio
  
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• Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

  06-06-2023 16:55
  
  ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) -- An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men's screams. That's how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
  This year's tribute to the young soldiers who died in Normandy also reminds veterans, officials and visitors what Ukraine faces today.
  On Tuesday, the whistling sound of the wind accompanied many reenactors who came to O
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street stays steady, oil drops again

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are drifting Tuesday amid a vacuum of market-moving data, while U.S. regulators shook the cryptocurrency market again by filing charges against another mega player in the industry.
  The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in early trading, though it remains near the edge of what traders call a bull market. It's almost 20% above where it was in mid-October, as a long-predicted recession has yet to hit and excitement around artificial intelligence has helped a select group of s
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher toward edge of bull market

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are drifting Tuesday amid a vacuum of market-moving data, while U.S. regulators shook the cryptocurrency world again by filing charges against another mega player in the industry.
  The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in midday trading, and it's near the edge of what traders call a bull market. It's almost 20% above where it was in mid-October, as a long-predicted recession has yet to hit and excitement around artificial intelligence has helped a select group of stocks to
  
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• Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed as Wall St inches toward bull market

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  BANGKOK (AP) -- Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a day of listless trading on Wall Street in the absence of market-moving data.
  China reported its exports fell 7.5% from a year earlier in May and imports were down 4.5%, adding to signs of a slowing of its economic recovery following the lifting in December of anti-virus controls that disrupted travel and commerce.
  The decline in exports was the first year-on-year drop in in three months, with export volumes falling below their levels at
  
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• PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf litigation

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.
  As part of the deal, the sides are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf against each other effective immediately.
  Still to be determined is how players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson, who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf for nine-figure bonuses, can rejoin the PG
  
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• PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia's golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour.
  As part of the deal, the sides immediately are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf.
  From the golf side, still to be determined is how players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson can rejoin the PGA Tour after defecting last year for signing bon
  
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• PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud

  06-06-2023 16:32
  
  The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia's golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour.
  As part of the deal, the sides immediately are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf.
  From the golf side, still to be determined is how players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson can rejoin the PGA Tour after defecting last year for signing bon
  
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• The meaning of justice to victims vs. law’s goal

  06-06-2023 15:35
  
  On the day he was murdered, Bangladeshi geology professor Taher Ahmed interrupted his visit with his adult children in Dhaka, the nation's capital and largest city, to return to his university for an important faculty meeting.The meeting, scheduled for the following morning, had been called to discuss plagiarism charges against a junior professor in the department, Mia Mohammad Mohiuddin. It was Ahmed who had discovered and reported the alleged plagiarism.For Ahmed, the meeting represented a pai
  
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• ‘Weak mayor’ proposal sets up possible 10-member City Council

  06-06-2023 14:00
  
  Councilors on Monday deferred until June 21 a proposal that would reshape Albuquerque's government but added language that would make the mayor a voting member of the city's governing body.Councilors Renee Grout and Louie Sanchez are co-sponsoring a proposed City Charter amendment that — given voter approval — would end the "strong mayor" form of government Albuquerque adopted in 1974.The measure would replace the existing mayor-council form of government with a "weak mayor" council-
  
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• Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of widespread flooding

  06-06-2023 06:44
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine they control, alerting residents further along the Dnipro River to evacuate and warning of flooding downstream.
  The Ukrainian Interior Ministry called for residents of 10 villages on the river's right bank and parts of the city of Kherson to gather essential documents and pets, turn off appliances and leave, while cautioning against possible disinformation.
  Oleksandr Prokudin,
  
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• Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of ecological disaster

  06-06-2023 06:44
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam and hydroelectric power station in a part of southern Ukraine that Russia controls, sending water gushing from the breached facility and threatening possible massive flooding and what officials called an "ecological disaster." Ukrainian authorities ordered hundreds of thousands of residents downriver to evacuate.
  Russian officials countered that the Kakhovka dam was damaged by Ukrainian military strikes in
  
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• Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

  06-06-2023 06:44
  
  KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) -- A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, flooding villages, endangering crops and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war scrambled to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction.
  Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station, which sits on the Dnieper River in an area Moscow has controlled for more than a year. Russian officials blamed Ukrainian bombardment in the contested
  
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• Collapse of major dam in southern Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

  06-06-2023 06:44
  
  KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) -- A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering crops in the country's breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war scrambled to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction.
  Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station on the Dnieper River in an area that Moscow has controlled for over a year, while Russian officials blamed Ukrainian bombar
  
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• Collapse of major dam in southern Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv blame each other

  06-06-2023 06:44
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- The wall of a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine that Moscow controls collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering Europe's largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war rushed to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the emergency.
  Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station on the Dnieper River, while Russian officials blamed Ukrainian military strikes in the
  
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• Boxing: Clark wins by first-round RSC

  06-06-2023 06:43
  
  In Lubbock, Texas, New Mexico Elite Division amateur boxers split a pair of first-round bouts on Monday at the USA National Junior Olympics & Summer Fest.At 203 pounds, Albuquerque's Leroy Clark defeated Louisiana's Hampton Marques by RSC (referee stopped contest, or TKO) in just 18 seconds of the first round.Yoruba Moreu Jr., also of Albuquerque, lost by split (4-1) decision to Kansas' Kevin Soltero in the Elite 125-pound class.On Tuesday, Las Cruces' Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz, the top seed in t
  
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• Can rivalry games be saved? UNM, NMSU swap facility security plans

  06-06-2023 05:00
  
  UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez, left, and NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia, right. (Journal photos)Amid a rare offseason flare-up of rivalry drama between the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State that thus far prevented this year's men's basketball series from being scheduled, Monday brought progress.Seemingly cooperating, the schools exchanged on Monday the game-day security and safety plans each has in place for upcoming basketball games. UNM also sent to NMSU, as reques
  
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• Pipeline from this surprising school produces more transfers to UNM football

  06-06-2023 04:59
  
  Alabama State quarterback Myles Crawley (7) hands off to running back Jacory Merritt (2) during action last September in Pasadena, Calif., vs. UCLA. Merritt has announced that he is transferring to New Mexico. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Copyright © 2023 Albuquerque JournalAlabama to New Mexico?In more ways than one, that's been a central theme of UNM football this offseason. Sunday and Monday only added two new examples.This week, two new transfer announcements in as many days amounted to (un
  
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• Camp in session: UNM basketball players get experience coaching kids

  06-06-2023 04:59
  
  The coaching whistle comes with power.Monday, at the Pit and in the Rudy Davalos practice facility at UNM, as 75 3rd through 7th graders were wide eyed and excited to be learning from their favorite Lobo stars, some of those Lobo players were doing a little bit of learning themselves.For Jemarl Baker Jr., the Fresno State transfer who was one of the dozen or so camp coaches that including Lobo men's and women's players and team managers, putting on that coach's whistle for the first time surpris
  
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• Editorial: NMAA’s 2 strikes rules are warranted but require clarity

  06-06-2023 04:00
  
  After umpteen fights, including a bench-clearing brawl in Roswell in February that resulted in the suspension of numerous boys basketball players and the banning of multiple fans from future games, it's encouraging to hear the New Mexico Activities Association is cracking down on unruly and unsportsmanlike behavior.The NMAA board of directors voted unanimously last week in favor of a "Two Strikes" proposal intended to better police players, coaches and spectators at high school sporting events.T
  
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• Thousands of households will have to pay more for trash pickup. Are you affected?

  06-06-2023 02:26
  
  Starting July 1, some Bernalillo County residents will have to pay more for their trash pickup.The Bernalillo County Solid Waste Program is implementing a 6% rate increase for trash and recycling for residents in the unincorporated areas of the county — affecting approximately 24,900 homes that use the service.A Bernalillo County news release says Waste Management, which is contracted with the county, had asked for a consumer price increase due to rising operational, fuel and administrativ
  
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• As California Accuses Florida of Shipping Migrants, More Arrive in Sacramento

  06-06-2023 02:25 via nytimes.com
  
  As California officials accused Florida of shipping migrants to its capital city last week, about 20 more people, mostly from Venezuela, arrived on Monday on the same chartered plane.
  
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• New Mexico United bumps up assistant to take over team, for now

  06-06-2023 02:20
  
  New Mexico United did not name a new head coach Monday, but the club did begin moving forward from Zach Prince's sudden departure on Saturday night.Masaki "Mac" Hemmi, United's first assistant coach, will direct the team and coaching staff for training and matches until the search for a full-time head coach is completed. Hemmi ran Monday's training session and will coach United for Saturday's match at Tampa Bay Rowdies — and perhaps longer depending upon the hiring process.Hemmi is a nativ
  
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• State agency extends contracts for Medicaid providers amid uncertainty over procurement process

  06-06-2023 02:07
  
  The New Mexico state agency that oversees the Medicaid program for nearly 990,000 state residents is pushing back the scheduled contract expiration date for its three current providers.The move by the New Mexico Human Services Department to extend the existing contracts through June 2024 - instead of the end of this year - comes after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration made a last-minute decision in January to cancel a procurement process for new contracts and start over.It also comes
  
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• FBI biker gang expert warns of more violence in wake of Red River shooting

  06-06-2023 02:03
  
  Signs hang outside the Bull O' the Woods Saloon on Main Street in Red River N.M., on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Three people were killed in a shootout Saturday during the Memorial Day motorcycle rally. (Chancey Bush/ Albuquerque Journal)A biker gang expert from the FBI testified Monday that law enforcement in New Mexico is preparing for a violent retaliatory attack by the Bandidos motorcycle club against rivals who shot and killed two of their members during a May 27 rally in Red River.Bryan Acee, t
  
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• Fungal disease threatens bats in New Mexico

  06-06-2023 01:38
  
  FILE - This undated photo from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows little brown bats with the fuzzy white patches of fungus typical of white nose syndrome, which affects at least 12 species nationwide.(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP)SANTA FE — White nose syndrome — a fungal disease that's devastated the bat population in parts of North America — has been detected in New Mexico for the first time.State and federal agencies made the announcement Monday and encouraged
  
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• Short foot chase leads to police shooting

  06-06-2023 01:24
  
  A photo of Kevin Trujillo at a press conference at the Albuquerque Police Department. Trujillo was shot and injured by police officers last month. (Jon Austria/Albuquerque Journal)After receiving reports of gunshots fired in a southeast Albuquerque neighborhood, Albuquerque Police Officer Alex Castellano saw a suspect walking next to an apartment complex and called out to him."My man, come here, police department," Castellano said.A few seconds later the man made a run for it, and Castellano ga
  
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• Body camera footage shows short foot chase before police shooting

  06-06-2023 01:24
  A photo of Kevin Trujillo at a press conference at the Albuquerque Police Department. Trujillo was shot and injured by police officers last month. (Jon Austria/Albuquerque Journal)After receiving reports of gunshots fired in a southeast Albuquerque neighborhood, Albuquerque Police Officer Alex Castellano saw a suspect walking next to an apartment complex and called out to him."My man, come here, police department," Castellano said.A few seconds later the man made a run for it, and Castellano ga
  
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• Raising Cane’s to open second Albuquerque location

  06-06-2023 00:49
  
  Brett Kingsley, general manager of the new Raising Cane's poses with ceremonial scissors about to cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony at Raising Cane's first Albuquerque location at 4800 Montgomery NE, May 9, 2023. (Elizabeth Tucker/Albuquerque Journal)Twenty customers will get free Raising Cane's for a year when the chicken chain opens its second Albuquerque location on Wyoming Boulevard Tuesday.The fast-food chain opened its first location on May 9, to out-of-the-door lines. Over
  
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• Lawmakers, judiciary to examine how New Mexico picks judges

  06-06-2023 00:38
  
  The New Mexico Supreme Court building in Santa Fe. (Eddie Moore/Journal)SANTA FE — New Mexico's unusual, hybrid system for choosing judges is under scrutiny by legislators and the judiciary.In a legislative hearing Monday, state Supreme Court Justice David Thomson said the court is examining the judicial selection process and may recommend adjustments.Newly appointed judges now compete in partisan elections to keep their seat on the bench and, if they win, go on to face periodic elections
  
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• Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report problems with Microsoft’s email platform

  06-06-2023 00:27
  
  The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Thousands of Microsoft Outlook users reported issues with accessing and using the email platform Monday morning.Microsoft 365 outage and problem reports peaked at almost 18,000 shortly after 11 a.m. Eastern Monday morning, according to outage tracker Downdetector. Reports have appeared to significantly decline since then.Most of the reports expressed issues with Outlook. Many users of Microsoft's emailing platform shared frustration on social media, w
  
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• From the Angels: What it takes to scale a business

  06-06-2023 00:23
  
  Mark Tobiassen co-Owner, ActionCOACH Business CoachingAs supporters of New Mexico Angels and the start-up economy, the keys to grow a start-up are the same skills any business needs to do to scale to new levels of success. The key actions that have a business succeed are the same actions necessary to grow.The most important thing to focus on is the foundation — making sure your business has these key tactics in place:•  A vision that is clearly articulated to all staff•&nbs
  
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