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Trippin’ in a Hole

By Michael Hodock, The Paper.

As temperatures across the state flirt with the triple-digits, and everyone’s looking for a spot to let the kids run wild, or maybe act like a kid themselves, everyone’s looking for a quick escape. One way to cool down, while also avoiding the chlorine-laden waters at the nearest public pool, is to head east to […]

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Jemez Springs is Still Cool

Soak, eat and chill out in the woods

By Tierna Unruh-Enos

A day trip or a long weekend camping excursion has always been a favorite for my family. Yes, I know, Jemez is crowded, the traffic can be obnoxious, (hint: don’t go on a holiday) and some may think it’s overrated, but there’s really not much else like […]

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Truehold Arrives in Albuquerque as Home Equity Hits New Highs
Sponsored by truehold

Rising Home Values in Albuquerque Home prices have surged in Albuquerque, reflecting a national trend of increasing property values. According to […]


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Ask the Experts: Upgrading Your Swamp Cooler to Cool A/C For Hotter Summers
Sponsored by KIDZZ MECHANICAL

It is the time of year when many Albuquerque homeowners begin the arduous task of opening up their swamp cooler and wondering if this is the year they should finally […]


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‘Learning About Lube’
Ask a Sex Educator: Stevie from Self Serve Toys is here to answer your questions about sex

Question:  I’ve never bought lube before. Partners of mine from the past either didn’t need it or already had it. Last time I went to the drugstore I stopped in the lube section but immediately got overwhelmed by the options […]


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Modern Elder Academy Offers New Mexico Residents Discounts on Summer Workshops at New Santa Fe Campus

MEA, the first midlife wisdom school, opened its U.S. headquarters in Santa Fe in May. Dedicated to “long life learning” and reframing the concept of aging, MEA helps guests navigate their difficult midlife transitions and curate their second adulthood with a  renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

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Breaking Babel

By Michael Hodock, The Paper.

The term “variety show” might evoke images of saccharin aesthetics. The genre is certainly ingrained in American pop culture. The Ed Sullivan Show paved the way for […]

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Congressman Stands Up For Weed

DHS challenged on checkpoint seizures

By Josh Lee

A New Mexico congressman has proposed blocking Border Patrol from using federal money to conduct seizures of legal cannabis from state-licensed operators. Rep. […]

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Blunts: DeSantis Vetoes Intoxicating Hemp Ban

The latest in cannabis news

By Josh Lee

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week vetoed a bill that would have banned hemp-based intoxicants.  The bill, which was passed in March, […]

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