Navajo rap artist King Blizz hosts album-release party
Dineh/Navajo rapper Ryan Hardy a.k.a. King Blizz held an album release party Sept. 9 at the Juggernaut for his compilation CD, “It’s Hard To Explain.”
His first album “Patiently Awaited” came out in 2014. Hardy hails from Ganado, Ariz., and raps about...
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Celebration time for Lincoln Elementary
School gets an ‘A’ grade, breaks ground on new CAMPUS
It was a momentous occasion for Lincoln Elementary as they celebrated two major milestones on Sept. 11.
Lincoln Elementary received an “A” grade for exceptional educational achievement in raising test scores in just under five years. Raising the grade from a “D,” current Lincoln Elementary Principal Mary Washburn said it took a lot of work from both staff and students. Elated beyond words, Washburn says her entire staff has been working diligently for the past four years to this point and this indeed is a celebratory occasion.
“I’m really proud of all of us, our staff they really worked hard for it, and...
It was a momentous occasion for Lincoln Elementary as they celebrated two major milestones on Sept. 11.
Lincoln Elementary received an “A” grade for exceptional educational achievement in raising test scores in just under five years. Raising the grade from a “D,” current Lincoln Elementary Principal Mary Washburn said it took a lot of work from both staff and students. Elated beyond words, Washburn says her entire staff has been working diligently for the past four years to this point and this indeed is a celebratory occasion.
“I’m really proud of all of us, our staff they really worked hard for it, and...
AG Balderas Files Lawsuit against Trump to Protect Dreamers & Preserve DACA
Nearly 7,000 DACA Grantees in New Mexico
ALBUQUEQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in filing suit Sept. 6, to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals grantees in New Mexico and across the United States.
The lawsuit, which was filed this afternoon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, details how the Trump Administration has violated the Equal Protection clause of the Constitution by discriminating against Dreamers of Mexican origin, who make up 78 percent of DACA recipients; violated Due Process rights; and harmed States’ residents, institutions, and economies.
“I filed suit against President...
ALBUQUEQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in filing suit Sept. 6, to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals grantees in New Mexico and across the United States.
The lawsuit, which was filed this afternoon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, details how the Trump Administration has violated the Equal Protection clause of the Constitution by discriminating against Dreamers of Mexican origin, who make up 78 percent of DACA recipients; violated Due Process rights; and harmed States’ residents, institutions, and economies.
“I filed suit against President...
Local educator wins prestigious international teaching award
Prestigious. World class. Best institutions in the world.
These phrases are not generally associated with Gallup’s educational system – until now.
Martin Olea of Gallup Middle College High School recently won a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Grant.
The Fulbright is a huge deal, according to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.
“The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and designed to build relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries that are needed to solve global challenges,” a UNM-G’s press...
These phrases are not generally associated with Gallup’s educational system – until now.
Martin Olea of Gallup Middle College High School recently won a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Grant.
The Fulbright is a huge deal, according to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.
“The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and designed to build relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries that are needed to solve global challenges,” a UNM-G’s press...
COG Annual Awards: Jaramillo, Wilson recognized as ‘champions’
GRANTS – Two longtime City of Grants residents were recognized during the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments annual luncheon.
Each year, the NWNMCOG, commonly referred to as COG, selects individuals from each of the three counties it serves for the awards of “Regional Champion”. In addition, COG, the non-profit organization that assists local governments, this year chose to include an “At Large Champion.”
City of Grants manager Laura Jaramillo was awarded Regional Champion for Cibola County and Arnold Wilson, a US Forest Service and Mt. Taylor Ranger District representative, was awarded as At Large Champion. Both, Jaramillo and Wilson, were recognized for their part...
Each year, the NWNMCOG, commonly referred to as COG, selects individuals from each of the three counties it serves for the awards of “Regional Champion”. In addition, COG, the non-profit organization that assists local governments, this year chose to include an “At Large Champion.”
City of Grants manager Laura Jaramillo was awarded Regional Champion for Cibola County and Arnold Wilson, a US Forest Service and Mt. Taylor Ranger District representative, was awarded as At Large Champion. Both, Jaramillo and Wilson, were recognized for their part...
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