Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Marianne Todd For The New Mexican

97-year-old celebrates lifetime of painting in Santa Fe

+5 97-year-old celebrates lifetime of painting in Santa Fe By Marianne ToddFor The New Mexican Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Janet Kimberling, who has lived in New Mexico for nearly half a century, was honored Thursday as friends, family and fans gathered at a Canyon Road gallery to celebrate her 97th birthday surrounded by 32 of her paintings.

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by: By Khalil Hamra and Mehmet Guzel Associated Press

Russian men join exodus, fearing call-up to fight in Ukraine

Russian men join exodus, fearing call-up to fight in Ukraine By Khalil Hamra and Mehmet GuzelAssociated Press Military-aged men have joined an exodus from Russia on the second full day of a partial military mobilization.

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by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com

New Santa Fe charter school a place for students to Thrive

+4 New Santa Fe charter school a place for students to Thrive By Nicholas Gilmorengilmore@sfnewmexican.com With a curriculum focused on social-emotional learning, Thrive Community School opened to students on Aug.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Bob Christie Associated Press

Foes of Arizona school vouchers file to block huge expansion

Foes of Arizona school vouchers file to block huge expansion By Bob ChristieAssociated Press Public school advocates who oppose a massive expansion of Arizona’s private school voucher system have filed enough signatures to block it from taking effect.

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Biz Buzz: Eastview Irrigation expands business to include welding

Sometimes one man’s loss is not another man’s gain but he takes it anyway. Such is the...Read More

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Steve Karnowski and Christina A. Cassidy Associated Press

In-person voting starts in Minnesota, 3 other early states

+10 In-person voting starts in Minnesota, 3 other early states By Steve Karnowski and Christina A. Cassidy Associated Press In-person voting for the midterm elections has started in Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming, in a landscape that has changed since the pandemic drove a shift to mail balloting in the 2020 presidential contest.

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by: By Jill Colvin Associated Press

Trump allies create a new super PAC called MAGA Inc.

+2 Trump allies create a new super PAC called MAGA Inc. By Jill Colvin Associated Press Top allies of ex-President Donald Trump are creating a new super PAC that's expected to serve as the main vehicle for his midterm spending and could become a key part of his campaign infrastructure if he moves forward with a 2024 White House run.

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by: By Michael Kunzelman Associated Press

QAnon follower who chased officer convicted in Jan. 6 trial

+3 QAnon follower who chased officer convicted in Jan. 6 trial By Michael Kunzelman Associated Press An Iowa man has been convicted of charges that he led a crowd of rioters in chasing a U.

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by: By Jamey Keaten Associated Press

U.N. rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

U.N. rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine By Jamey Keaten Associated Press A team of experts commissioned by the U.

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by: By Morgan Lee Associated Press

Candidate removes gun for $100 donations offer

+3 Candidate removes gun for $100 donations offer By Morgan LeeAssociated Press GOP secretary of state nominee Audrey Trujillo said she was removing a flyer out of concern it might be out of compliance.

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by: By Daniel J. Chacón dchacon@sfnewmexican.com

Democrats call on New Mexico GOP to disavow 'racist' mailer

+2 Democrats call on New Mexico GOP to disavow 'racist' mailer By Daniel J. Chacóndchacon@sfnewmexican.com The photo in the mailer was altered to darken the skin tone of the hands of a person who represents a sex offender.

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by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

Report: Problems persist at state veterans' home and other care facilities

+7 Report: Problems persist at state veterans' home and other care facilities By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com An increase in deficiencies, the report says, could lead to a loss of federal funding for the veterans' home.

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by: By Claudia L. Silva csilva@sfnewmexican.com

Network in Santa Fe helps older women find connections, face stressful times

+3 Network in Santa Fe helps older women find connections, face stressful times By Claudia L. Silvacsilva@sfnewmexican.com The Transition Network's Good Neighbor program links members of the group who need some sort of assistance.

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by: By Jennifer Peltz and Matthew Lee Associated Press

U.S. urges world to tell Russia to stop its nuclear threats

U.S. urges world to tell Russia to stop its nuclear threats By Jennifer Peltz and Matthew LeeAssociated Press The United States urged other nations to tell Russia to stop making nuclear threats and end “the horror” of its war in Ukraine as all three countries' top diplomats spoke — but didn't quite meet — at a high-profile U.

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by: By Sylvia Hui Associated Press

UK government lifts fracking ban despite opposition

UK government lifts fracking ban despite opposition By Sylvia HuiAssociated Press Britain’s government has confirmed it is lifting a ban on fracking in England, arguing that the move will help boost the country’s energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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by: By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY Associated Press

Turkey's central bank makes big rate cut amid 80% inflation

Turkey's central bank makes big rate cut amid 80% inflation By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY Associated Press Turkey’s central bank has delivered another massive interest rate cut despite eye-popping inflation above 80%.

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by: Photo by Javier Gallegos The New Mexican

Bundled up for training

Photo feature Bundled up for training Photo by Javier GallegosThe New Mexican Ice skater Scarlett Portuguez, 11, lands an aerial trick as her coach Teri Moellenberg looks on Wednesday at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

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by: By Geoffrey Plant The Taos News

Taos schools unveil security upgrades in wake of student's stabbing

+6 Taos schools unveil security upgrades in wake of student's stabbing By Geoffrey PlantThe Taos News Many items on a long list of planned security upgrades have either been purchased or are in the process of being purchased.

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by: By TOM DAVIES and ARLEIGH RODGERS - Associated Press

Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban

Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban By TOM DAVIES and ARLEIGH RODGERS - Associated Press An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.

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by: By DAVE COLLINS and PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press

Alex Jones testifies in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies

+14 Alex Jones testifies in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies By DAVE COLLINS and PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated Press Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones took the stand Thursday at his trial in Connecticut to try to limit the damages he must pay for calling the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By SAM MCNEIL - Associated Press

Palestinian strife highlights lost hopes of armed youths

+4 Palestinian strife highlights lost hopes of armed youths By SAM MCNEIL - Associated Press The rare eruption of deadly clashes this week between Palestinians and their own security forces has cast a spotlight on the growing ranks of disenfranchised, impoverished young men taking up arms.

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by: By KELVIN CHAN - Associated Press

Bank of England raises rates but avoids bolder hike like Fed

+7 Bank of England raises rates but avoids bolder hike like Fed By KELVIN CHAN - Associated Press The Bank of England has raised its key interest rate by another half-percentage point.

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by: By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP Tennis Writer

Federer's final match comes in doubles alongside rival Nadal

+9 Federer's final match comes in doubles alongside rival Nadal By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will team up in doubles at the Laver Cup on Friday in what Federer has announced will be the final match of his long and illustrious career.

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by: By MALLIKA SEN - Associated Press

At UN, Russia's war in Ukraine is both text and subtext

+9 At UN, Russia's war in Ukraine is both text and subtext By MALLIKA SEN - Associated Press After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine has taken center stage at this year’s U.

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by: AP

Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023

Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023 AP Saudi Arabia plans to launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year.

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by: By SYLVIA HUI and FRANK JORDANS - Associated Press

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

+4 Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king By SYLVIA HUI and FRANK JORDANS - Associated Press Now that he's monarch, King Charles III — one of Britain's most prominent environmental voices — will have to be more careful with his words.

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by: AP

Swiss central bank enacts biggest-ever hike to key rate

+2 Swiss central bank enacts biggest-ever hike to key rate AP Switzerland’s central bank has carried out the biggest hike ever to its key interest rate.

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by: By KARL RITTER - Associated Press

Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Putin ally in prisoner swap

+5 Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Putin ally in prisoner swap By KARL RITTER - Associated Press Ukraine has completed a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia, the culmination of months of efforts to free many of the Ukrainian fighters who defended a steel plant in the port of Mariupol during a months-long Russian siege.

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by: By FARAI MUTSAKA - Associated Press

Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children

+16 Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children By FARAI MUTSAKA - Associated Press Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak.

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by: By ELENA BECATOROS - Associated Press

In Ukraine's retaken battlefields, soldiers recover bodies

+15 In Ukraine's retaken battlefields, soldiers recover bodies By ELENA BECATOROS - Associated Press Only now are Ukrainian soldiers able to retrieve the bodies of dead soldiers from a region near the Russian border that was the scene of fierce fighting for months over the summer.

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by: By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press

Australia holds day of mourning for queen with art, flowers

+2 Australia holds day of mourning for queen with art, flowers By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press Australia has honored Queen Elizabeth II with a day of mourning and a wreath of golden wattle — the plant that blooms in Australia's national colors in the southern spring.

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Animals teach us about diversity

Rescue Report Animals teach us about diversity

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Saving for the big chill

Magic Table Saving for the big chill

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Look out: The Demons are back, and they’re for real

James Barron Look out: The Demons are back, and they’re for real

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There's no silver bullet in crime, but this may be silver lining

Phill Casaus There's no silver bullet in crime, but this may be silver lining

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

‘Friendship set to music’: Trying to start an East Mountain Square Dance Club

An animated group of youngish old timers met recently over lunch to share their love of square...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Unique Boutique: when Mom supports her kid’s business venture

There is something special about a relationship between mother and daughter, but not everyone gets...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Wild ride: lost horse found safe

Adi the horse made it home safe and sound Sept. 7, following a 2-day stay with a veterinarian...Read More

Edgewood Independent

Edgewood’s Great Pumpkin breaks state record

This year the record for largest pumpkin in New Mexico was broken by a family in Edgewood. Their...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

Bright colors and nature inform the work of artist Dianne Doan

After completing a rewarding career as an educator in 2000, Dianne Doan began her adventure into...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

Job Fair & Volunteer Expo in Edgewood

Working in tandem, the Greater East Mountain Chamber and New Mexico Workforce Connections will be...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Record for Edgewood’s Great Pumpkin?

Tucked away in an unassuming family vegetable garden in Edgewood lives what could be the biggest...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

High flyers vie for national championship

Moriarty’s skies will feature some high-flying pilots in a race for gliders, with participants...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Plane crash and car fire in Moriarty

On August 14, the Moriarty Fire Department responded to a plane crash at the Moriarty Airport, and...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Bridget Randle

Torrance County Fair: Young and old strut their (homemade) stuff

Torrance County gathered to show off its agricultural chops at the county fair this week, wrapping...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Pirate & Viking Summer Bash in Edgewood

Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood will host a Pirate Viking Summer Bash Aug. 20 and 21. Event organizer Eric Vigil said he’s trying to bring bigger events to New Mexico using a Renaissance Fair theme.

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Schools back in session this week

Kids are back to school starting this week in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley.Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Chasing his dreams from radio to the classroom

He sits in his brand-new classroom, looking every inch the stereotypical History teacher....Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Santa Fe County calls out Forest Service on fire at recent meeting

In March, the Forest Service released an Environmental Assessment report about the Española and...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Jerry Ueckert, ‘Champion of Route 66’ dies

In his lifetime he was a locksmith and safecracker, a musician who could pick up any instrument, a...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

Moriarty teacher is National Teacher of the Year

On June 18, National History Day® awarded Amy Page at Moriarty High School the 2022 Patricia...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Fire crews work overnight to contain 66 Fire

“The danger has been mitigated at this point, and we’re wrapping up mop-up operations,” is...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Estancia pool open for season

The Estancia Aquatic Center is open for the first time in two years, after being shut down for...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

E. Mtn. History Book Now in Third Printing

The monumental history book Timelines of the East Mountains is available again, now in its third...Read More