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Local journalism matters to New Mexicans

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The Sustainable Local Journalism in New Mexico: Community Perspectives report builds a rationale for the importance of vibrant local journalism to community well-being. By harvesting the wisdom of civically engaged leaders across New Mexico communities, this report acknowledges the need for accurate and relevant sources of...

Madame G guide to the stars Week of febrUARY 3

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The sun is in Aquarius, which is a wonderful time for intellectual pursuits. Your creative efforts require assistance from friends and fellow idea generators. Collaboration works in your favor and will work wonders for your artistic flow. Madame G sees great things ahead. Put your best foot forward. Now is the time to make the most of what you have.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Hammering out the details is not your favorite activity. You’d rather provide the big ideas and communicate plans. Remember that all great journeys begin with the first step. Visionary ideas may come to you in your dreams (or daydreams); and could blossom into full-fledge projects when Mercury moves into...

Governor, environment secretary react to rollback of Clean Water Act protections

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SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney released statements decrying President Trump’s brazen and disastrous decision to roll back Clean Water Act protections nationwide, including over a majority of New Mexico’s waterways on Jan. 23.

Early Jan. 23, the federal administration finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, redefining the “Waters of the U.S.”

“Trump’s new rule is an absolute disaster for the state’s water resources,” Lujan Grisham stated. “No other natural resource in New Mexico has greater significance to our people than our water: environmentally, culturally, economically, recreationally...

Madame G guide to the stars Week of JANUARY 27

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The moon is Void of Course on Friday, Jan. 31 from 8:09 am to 5:28 pm. Only the stars know if they’ll have a stronger or lighter influence. Madame G recommends you do your taxes, get the car registered, or simply handle menial and otherwise boring tasks. Leave the important work for Feb. 1. But it’s all up to you. You can do whatever you want. Blessings.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Happiness and unhappiness begin with a choice. You can feel bad when someone is mean to you, or you can choose not to be mad. You may choose to get angry when you see the state of the world, or take action. Anytime you worry or expend unnecessary emotion, you drain brain power. Instead, look at what...

Reducing domestic violence

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What it really takes

What causes violence? Why has stopping it proven so challenging?

There are undoubtedly multiple causes of domestic violence, but the most important question isn’t what causes violence. It’s how to prevent it.

Proven solutions

A community that does not tolerate domestic violence.

In places where violence is not tolerated, in either word or deed, violence is less common.

Coordinated justice system that emphasizes accountability.

A criminal justice system that is coordinated, and that holds people who violate the law accountable, will result in decreased violence. The opposite is, of course, also true. Where there is little, or no accountability, and...

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