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The history behind Valentine’s Day

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Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is full of flowers, cards, and heart-shaped candies. But before all of that, it may have been a Pagan holiday that was then “stolen” by the Christians.

 



A PAGAN HOLIDAY

Some historians believe that Valentine’s Day was placed in the middle of February in an effort to...

Bluray/DVD Roundup for February 2, 2024

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Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. It’s another busy edition with plenty of selections in a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



EILEEN: Set in the 19960s, this story follows a lonely young woman who works at a juvenile detention center. When the facility hires a stylish psychologist, the lead is surprised when the new arrival befriends her. The youngster is charmed and their relationship grows closer as time passes. But not long after, the mysterious woman reveals a dark and potentially sinister secret that threatens more than...

Scrambled’ takes a humorous approach to a stressful subject

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Rating: 3 out of 4

Running Time: 97 minutesThis picture from Lionsgate opens exclusively at theaters in Albuquerque and other markets on Friday, Feb. 2.

For many, it is getting more and more difficult to have a baby. Having a busy life that includes juggling a career, finding the right partner, financial concerns and many other issues can push starting a family into the background. That is, until age and other health complications can force a decision into a priority. To some degree the stressful subject hardly seems the source of hilarity, but Scrambled attempts to tackle this subject with a humorous bent.

Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) is a cash-strapped, 34-year-old woman who...

Pet of the Week: Meet Darren!

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Darren is a 1-year-old neutered Terrier mix. He loves being around people and getting treats. He also gets along with other dogs.

Anyone interested in Darren can visit him at the Grants Animal Care Center at 722 Redondo Rd. in Grants, New Mexico. They are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Are dogs really happy in freezing weather?

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While walking along the local riverway this frosty weekend, I noticed at least three people whose dogs were under-equipped for the cold. One dog wore an insulated vest but no booties; the other two dogs wore no cold protection at all. Why do so many owners ignore their dogs’ comfort and safety this way? — Harold in New Hampshire

DEAR HAROLD: Unfortunately, not every dog owner knows that it’s up to them to protect their pets from cold-weather hazards. Most dogs won’t ask for a sweater vest, and I’ve yet to meet one that didn’t hate booties. I know quite a few dogs that just won’t tolerate booties.

Many owners do know their dogs’ limits in the cold...

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