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Doomsday Busted: Mayan Calendar Looks Ahead 7,000 Years

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Native Students Trekking to Washington to Demand Preservation of Sacred Places

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Caregiving on the Rez

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In Praise of Native Mothers - Native Condition - Native News Network

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We know within many tribes and communities, women are the driving forces behind change and progress. They are not simply Native women. They are our mothers. They teach us and guide us

PRI Public Radio International

The cover of Time magazine this week provoked a wide range of reactions when it was released yesterday. Mary Elizabeth Williams think the image is just fine, but it's the message in the words that accompany the picture that she has a beef with.

Critic doesn't object to Time breast feeding cover, but rather to words that accompany it | PRI.ORG

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The cover of Time magazine this week provoked a wide range of reactions when it was released yesterday. Mary Elizabeth Williams think the image is just fine, but it's the message in the words that accompany the picture that she has a beef with.

 

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Pow Wow Weekend Planner

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New Mexico news

 

KOAT

Firefighters are battling a blaze near Silver City. There are evacuations and structures are threatened.
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Fire burns south of Silver City

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Firefighters are battling a blaze that has burned nine acres south of Silver City.

 

 

Progressive New Mexico the Podcast

We're back for another summer packed with essential info to inspire you to participate in local politics. Stay tuned for updates, and check our website often for archived shows.

LIVE STREAM of Progressive New Mexico THE PODCAST

Yesterday at 1:00pm at http://progressivenewmexico.com/

 

 

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New Mexico doctor pleads guilty in drug trafficking case

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Federal prosecutors say a northern New Mexico doctor has pleaded guilty to trafficking prescription drugs

 

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Lujan-Steinborn race offers choices in style, substance

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By Christopher Schurtz • News • The difference between Antonio Lujan and Jeff Steinborn lies in their life experience, personality and political style.

 

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Please join us as we honor Sebia Hawkins, an amazing woman and colleague. We will hold an informal memorial at the Randall Davey Audubon Center on Tuesday, May 29th, from 4-6 pm. All are welcome.

 

 

 

 

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Viewer Marlene Collins got really close to the tornado that touched down in Magdalena on Sunday. She submitted this video.

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Gallup area news

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Diné worker fired for speaking Navajo

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Diné worker fired for speaking Navajo

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To make matters worst, she lost her job at O'Reilly Auto Parts store when a new manager forbade her from speaking Navajo in the workplace.

Indian Country Today Media Network

Construction Begins on San Francisco Peaks; Controversy Far From Over

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Friday Forum: Youth Diabetes

The May 11, 2012 edition of Friday Forum will feature an update on Spring activities and a Summer camp for youth at risk for diabetes, with guests Betty Tso and Katora Anderson of the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project (they work for the Fort Defiance Service Area.) NNSDP Media Representative Eddie Scott Yazzie will also be on hand for a broader-ranging perspective on health. That's Friday at 1 p.m. MDT on 91.7 fm (or listen online at KGLP.org)

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Watch Hoop and Shawl Dancers in Nelly Furtado’s New Video

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Reward for Slaughter of Sacred White Buffalo Upped to 45000

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More Details of Sacred White Calf Slaughter, Locals Push for Hate Crime

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New Mexico news

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New Mexico on opioids

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By Jim Hall • Commentary • The nation has experienced a dramatic increase in deaths and overdoses from abuse of opioid drugs, and New Mexico has moved near the top of the chart in abuse of these drugs.

 

KOAT

Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen earlier this week. http://www.koat.com/news/new-mexico/albuquerque/Authorities-search-for-missing-teen/-/9153728/13061212/-/279493z/-/index.html

Authorities search for missing teen

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Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen earlier this week.