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‘I Didn’t Like Who I Was Becoming, and I was Afraid’
TenderLove Community Center enters second decade aiding women, children
By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ
Life changed in an instant for Ragina Smith on April 18, 2023, when her husband of five years was killed in a motorcycle accident. “One night he left and just didn’t come back,” Smith said. “He only had the bike three months.” The couple was living in Jacksonville, Florida, where Smith, 43, [Continue reading…]
ABQ Advocates, Officials Weigh in on Supreme Court Decision on Homelessness
By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ
By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ Advocates for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque reacted to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday with concerns about what it might mean for the city’s unhoused population [Continue reading…]
Weak in Review: July 3
By The Paper staff
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate last week. Wake us up when November ends. [Continue reading…]
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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.
[Arts. Culture.]
Placitas Artist Goes on a Road Trip
Exhibition is a trip through the Southwest
By Sandoval Signpost
The Art of Wandering is a visual road trip of an exhibition, taking the viewer through parts of New Mexico and Colorado that Placitan Joan Fenicle has been inspired to paint. Some of the paintings include locations that she visited many times over the 50 years she’s lived in New Mexico. Others highlight locations that [Continue reading…]
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Commentary
Age, the Issue that Won’t Go Away
Submitted as Commentary
When I was covering the Legislature and watching our elected officials at work, I would sometimes say a silent prayer: “Help me know when it’s time to step aside and do it before I make a fool of myself.” [Continue reading…]
[Cannabis.]
Oil and Water
A Rolling Paper guide to dabbing
By Josh Lee
Just when you thought it was over, another stoner holiday rears its head. That’s right, friends: It’s almost 7/10, the holiday dedicated to cannabis oil. Dabbers will soon be loading up their rigs and reaching new highs. The art of dabbing for years was only open to those willing to spend untold amounts of cash […]
Rescheduling Decision Made Without DEA
DEA less-than-keen on reform
By Josh Lee
As the U.S. waits for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to begin its rulemaking process for rescheduling cannabis on the federal list […]
Las Cruces Weed Industry Asks For Help
Checkpoint seizures are harming local businesses
By Josh Lee
At a recent Las Cruces City Council meeting, a number of individuals representing the local cannabis industry spoke out against the recent spate of Border Patrol checkpoint marijuana seizures, calling […]
Blunts: Oregon Faces Psilocybin Lawsuit
The latest in cannabis news
By Josh Lee
A group of psilocybin therapy providers filed a lawsuit last week against the state of Oregon, claiming a law that legalized psilocybin treatment centers discriminates against disabled individuals who are […]
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