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Gallup Chamber

Four Directions Wellness will be hosting a class to find out if the water you are drinking is healthy. Bring a sample of your water, be it bottled or from your faucet, to the Gallup Chamber for testing on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Pam Burgess, PHD and Sharna Sutherin, PHD (Independent NIKKEN Wellness Consultants) will be more than happy to test your water and show you what you can do make your water healthier to drink. 505-863-6030

Gallup Solar

Next Wednesday Gallup Solar discusses how to best use media coverage to promote solar We meet Wed 6PM at 113 E Logan Gallup. Now comm'on you must have some ideas.

 

Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society

If your dog could leave a last will.....

 

international news

Permaculture Association

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Up close one year later: startling new photos of uncontacted Indians released

 

www.uncontactedtribes.org

 

Many blame illegal logging for displacing uncontacted tribes from their forest homes.

 

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Alien Atoms: Milky Way Stardust Detected in Solar System

The ancients have known for some time that we are made of stardust, but now a NASA spacecraft has detected the actual atoms from outside the solar system. Read more:

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PRI Public Radio International

A terrible story developing in Egypt at this hour. A soccer match turned brutally violent with at least 73 people killed and a thousand wounded. The video, here, is hard to believe.

VIDEO: Dozens killed, hundreds wounded in clash after Egyptian soccer match | PRI.ORG

 

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A soccer match turned deadly in Port Said, Egypt on Wednesday after the local team lost and soccer fans invaded the field and started rioting. At least 73 people are dead and a thousand more wounded. The death toll is expected to climb.

 

 

PRI Public Radio International

How meta is this? Posting about Facebook, on Facebook. When Facebook becomes a publicly traded company, it will have a duty to its shareholders to maximize company profits. As it traverses from social media start-up to massive, publicly traded company, one media theorist says the company will have to battle to maintain its identity.

Will Facebook IPO change the soul of the company? | PRI.ORG

 

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When Facebook becomes a publicly traded company, it will have a duty to its shareholders to maximize company profits. 

 

 

PRI Public Radio International

This just in, via The Washington Post, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end the combat mission in Afgahnistan by next year.

Panetta: U.S., NATO will seek to end Afghan combat mission next year

 

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year and shift to providing support and training to Afghan security forces.

 

PRI Public Radio International

Years ago, Israeli settlers built a settlement on private Palestinian land outside the town of Ramallah. Late last year, an Israeli court ruled it must be vacated by March. Now residents and the government are fighting over when, whether and where the residents will go.

Illegal Israeli settlement faces looming deadline to be vacated | PRI.ORG

 

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Years ago, Israeli settlers built a settlement on private Palestinian land outside the town of Ramallah. Late last year, an Israeli court ruled it must be vacated by March. 

National News

TheRoot.com

‎"I'm immensely proud that my father and his life's passion are being recognized in such a high honor as the Black Heritage Stamp," said Linda Johnson Rice, chairman, Johnson Publishing Co. http://ow.ly/8P1qs

 

Forever Stamp for Ebony and Jet Publisher

 

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John H. Johnson is the 35th honoree in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage stamp series. 

 

PRI Public Radio International

Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He began his career as a journalist who wrote passionately about the civil rights movement. After noticing the lack of African American music on popular television, he created the Chicago-based show "Soul Train" in 1970 to showcase the funky blending of gospel and R&B that is soul music.

The Takeaway - Remembering Don Cornelius, Creator of Soul Train

 

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Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He began his career as a journalist who wrote passionately about the civil rights movement.  

Ben Ray Lujan

During these tough times, while too many New Mexicans are still looking for work and families are struggling to get by, members of Congress should not be getting an automatic pay raise. It is critical that as public servants, we make it clear to the American people that our focus is on turning our economy around and putting them back to work, not enhancing our own bottom line.

Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Block Congressional Pay Raise

 

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Rep. Luján released the following statement today after cosponsoring H.R. 3858, legislation that blocks a cost-of-living adjustment for members of Congress and freezes their pay for the next fiscal year.

 

PRI Public Radio International

On the PRI Stream: Young, gifted and unemployed -- Spanish professionals go job hunting in Germany, because few good jobs are left in Spain. Job security may be a thing of the past worldwide -- on The World today starting at 4pm CT/5PM ET. http://www.pri.org/stream/listen.m3u

 

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This American Life

Madison! There are a handful of tickets still available for Ira's show at the Overture Center on Saturday, February 18th.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass | Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, Wisconsin

 

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The creator of the public radio show This American Life talks about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for the show, how he and his staff are trying to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. 

 

 

PRI Public Radio International

American Airlines, seeking deep cuts in its costs as it makes its way through bankruptcy court, said Wednesday that it wanted a 20 percent reduction in salaries and benefits from its employees as well as a termination of their pension plans. It also said it wanted to cut about 13,000 workers, or 16 percent of its current work force. Via The New York Times.

American Airlines Proposes 20% Cut in Salaries

 

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The carrier, operating in bankruptcy court, also said it sought to terminate pension plans and to cut about 13,000 employees, or 16 percent of its work force.

 

TheRoot.com

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Apollo Theater's Black History Month Free Open House

 

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The Root Recommends: The Apollo Theater's free open house weekend in honor of Black History Month.

 

KOAT

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Birth Control Pills Recalled, May Not Work

 

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Pfizer is recalling about 1 million packs of oral contraceptives after discovering a problem that could cause women to take an incorrect daily dosage and increase the risk of accidental pregnancy.

 

PRI Public Radio International

If you watch the Colbert Report, you know Trevor Potter. Potter's the lawyer who comes on to explain to Stephen what he can, and can't, do with his Super PAC. Now Potter's weighing in on what's wrong with the Super PAC disclosures made available yesterday. Plus, don't miss an awesome clip from the Daily Show.

Colbert Super PAC lawyer explains how campaign finance disclosure is and isn't working | PRI.ORG

 

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Perhaps no man has made Super PACs more well-known than comedian Stephen Colbert. And he wouldn't be able to do that without the help of his attorney, former FEC commissioner Trevor Potter. Potter said the disclosures come too late and too slowly

This American Life

NYC: Next Tuesday 2/7 and the first Tuesday of every month, Contributor Jeff Simmermon hosts "And I Am Not Lying" - a night of storytelling, burlesque, comedy and more. Next week includes standup by Moth regular Ophira Eisenberg, stories from co-hosts Brad Lawrence and Cyndi Freeman... and lessons from A LASSO EXPERT. At Brooklyn's Union Hall. $10.

And I Am Not Lying: We’ve Got a Residency at Union Hal...

 

andiamnotlying.comStarting February 7th, we’ll be cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the And I Am Not Lying live show at Union Hall on the first Tuesday of every month. Doors are at 8, show’s at 8:30 and tickets ain’t but ten tiny dollars for the finest comedy, storytelling, burlesque sideshow you’re going to get anywhere

 

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Good luck New York! We're rooting for you.

New York Proposes Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Power Plants | Center for Climate and Energy

 

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On January 18, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a proposed rule, known as Part 251, which would limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new electric generating facilities over 25 megawatts and at existing facilities that undergo expansions of at least 25 m...

 

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Red Lake to Host Sixth Annual Gang and Drug Summit


Article here...
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PRI Public Radio International

Audio recordings made on the flight deck of airplanes carrying two top government leaders the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated provide new insights into what the White House knew, when it knew it, and how the message was shared with government officials. The audio is long and available here, but we also have a short story with the most important excerpts.

Previously unreleased audio sheds new light on Kennedy assassination | PRI.ORG

 

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Audio recordings made on the flight deck of airplanes carrying two top government leaders the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated provide new insights into what the White House knew,

 

Transom.org

At Transom, we are steady advocates of Slow Radio, un-rushed humanity-filled storytelling. In that spirit we present Ed Prosser's piece, "The D-Word." Yes, it's about Death. And about people who make their livings from death. Come listen.

Transom » The D-Word

 

transom.orgI am in a constant struggle with my own restless mind, which has been enabled by the Internet. My brain wants less of more and my soul wants more of less. At Transom, we have sided with the soul and are steady advocates of Slow Radio, un-rushed humanity-filled storytelling.

Native News Wire

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Menominee Language Controversy - www.nbc26.com

 

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A Shawano family say they’re extremely upset by the way officials at Sacred Heart Catholic School treated their daughter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Mexico News

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New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association

Summer 2012... You too can be a Rodeo Star!

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Senate OKs 3 NM state fair commissioners

 

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The Senate has confirmed several of Gov. Susana Martinez's nominees to the State Fair Commission although the administration drew sharp criticism for its handling of a lease for a new fairgrounds casino.

 

 

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Proposal to ban fireworks may be losing steam

 

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The bill moved from one committee to the next this week, but without a “due pass.” That means lawmakers could add or take items out of the bill before it is voted.

 

Weekly Alibi

Found on Santa Fe Craigslist: Organic farm formerly operated by Seeds of Change

 

Remember when Santa Fe-based organic seed/food company Seeds of Change got bought out by behemoth Mars, Inc? And everyone said it was just a cynical green-washing PR ploy? And they were right, because Mars shut the farm down and moved operations completely out of state, but retained the company’s made-from-scratch brand and feel-good history for itself?...

Source: Alibi Weblog

 

Published: 2012-02-01 22:37:57 GMT

 

Clearly New Mexico

Another week, another video from ClearlySK! This week she talks about early education and proposed legislative joint resolutions to help fund it! All while risking hypothermia!

Early Education with a Chance of Precipitation

 

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It's important to invest in our future. We need to pass HJR15 and SJR9 so that we can properly fund early education programs!

Local Food in New Mexico

USDA announces grants for rural business development - New Mexico Business Weekly

USDA announces grants for rural business development - New Mexico Business Weekly

 

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development is accepting applications...

 

Ben Ray Lujan

I'll be holding open office hours in Las Vegas this Saturday. Check out my website for all the details. Hope to see you there.

Luján to Hold Open Office Hours in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 4

 

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Rep. Luján will hold open office hours on Saturday, February 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at his district office in Las Vegas. Luján and his staff will be available to meet with constituents to assist them with casework and discuss issues of concern so he can continue to be a powerful voice  

Weekly Alibi

City to pipe landfill methane to the jail

 

One of the tidbits in this week’s Council Watch got a lot of attention. Albuquerque is going to build a line from a local dump to our Westside lockup. The excess methane that’s usually burned off at the landfill with be used to heat water in the jail’s boiler room....

Source: Alibi Weblog

 

Published: 2012-02-01 20:54:10 GMT

 

Weekly Alibi

Steam me up, Scotty

 

Alibi travel writer Elizabeth W. Hughes drove around New Mexico to find hot soaks in the cold weather. This week’s column marks the second installation of her day-trip getaway spring and tub series: A steamy good time. Get thee to warmth and relaxation....

Source: Alibi Weblog

 

Published: 2012-02-01 20:36:53 GMT

 

Local Food in New Mexico

NMSU Sunflower Workshop (Cochiti), 2/16, 5:00pm

NMSU Sunflower Workshop (Cochiti), 2/16, 5:00pm

 

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Time to get this project moving again.... we have the same group of experts from New Mexico State University ready to travel to us for the Sunflower Workshop that was cancelled due to bad weather back in early December.  

Bioneers

Learn more about water pollution & water sustainability. Fri & Sat, Feb. 10-11, @ South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE., Albuquerque. FREE.

It’s All About Water - Films & Conversation — City of Albuquerque

 

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Two days of films and discussion regarding water issues in New Mexico.

 

Local Food in New Mexico via Rio Grande Community Farm

Via Rio Grande Community Farm: We're kicking off our Share the Harvest campaign. For Valentine's Day this year, share your love by joining our Cause and making a donation. For every dollar donated, one pound of our fresh, organic produce will be delivered to a food pantry in Albuquerque.

Help the Rio Grande Community Farm

 

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To improve the health of our community through sustainable agriculture, fresh food, and education.

 

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Con Artist Targets Vets

 

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A suspected con artist wanted for allegedly scamming people out of $100 million could be hiding out in New Mexico Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

 

 

Local Food in New Mexico via New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

‎"Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum adjusts to urban spraw"l - Las Cruces Sun-News

Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum adjusts to urban sprawl - Las Cruces Sun-News

 

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LAS CRUCES - There are a couple of simple rules to follow on New Mexico ranches

 

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Occupy Community Gardens

 

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It’s time to prepare for spring. The Arab Spring in the Middle East continues to move forward year round. Does the occupy movement stand for something positive or something negative?  

Local Food in New Mexico

Connect with NM’s largest Food Processor network!
February 10th, 11:30-3:00
The South Valley Economic Development Center- 318 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105
Only 15 slots remaining!
Apply for your spot today by emailing
CONTACT: Brandon Stam, South Valley Economic Development Center, 505.301.3689, BrandonS@SVEDC.org

Connect with NM’s largest Food Processor network! 2/10, 11:30am-3pm

 

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Over the last six years, the South Valley Economic Development has worked to bring retail buyers, business resources, lending resources, and food entrepreneurs together. Now we’re extending an invitation to a select few rural processors around NM to participate, 

 

Local Food in New Mexico

Central New Mexico LandLink is featued in the recent NM Green Chamber of Commerce newsletter!!

NM Green Chamber of Commerce Statewide Newsletter - February 2012

 

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The New Mexico Legislative Session is in full-swing with important bills that affect your business being considered every day. This Friday, we hold our annual Legislative Action Day so legislators can hear from their business constituents directly (see details below). Please join us.

 

Local Food in New Mexico

Please join us at this workshop for farmers and ranchers to explore production strategies and marketing opportunities.
Saturday, February 4th
9:00am to 4:30pm
(registration begins at 8:45)
Rural Events Center
Abiquiu, NM

THIS SATURDAY - Agricultura Aqui y Alla: Regional Opportunities Abound

 

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Budget kerfluffle is business as usual

 

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VIDEO: By Gwyneth Doland • Analysis • The budget was moving through the House at about the usual speed until Monday, when Republicans balked at what had been a tentative deal. Democrats said they were shocked and disappointed that their deal fell through; Republicans were forced to awkwardly backtrack

 

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.

New Mexico GREEN Chamber of Commerce | Statewide Newsletter-February 2012

 

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The New Mexico Legislative Session is in full-swing with important bills that affect your business being considered every day. This Friday, we hold our annual Legislative Action Day so legislators can hear from their business constituents directly (see details below). Please join us.

 

KOAT

Take a look at this new prison gang that's growing in correctional facilities around the state.

7 Clicks: New Gang In NM Prisons

 

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Prison officials warned residents about the new prison gang that's threatening to spill over into the community.

 

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New Mexico Black History Month - Events - Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

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New Mexico Black History month will present a slate of events that cover five focus areas: arts and culture, cuisine, education, positive youth development and health. There is something for everyone here...Enjoy and celebrate with us!

New Mexico Magazine via Albuquerque

Today we celebrate the beginning of February and the start of Black History Month. The folks at New Mexico Black History Month have put together a great program of activities and events that celebrate the traditions, heritage and major contributions of African Americans in the state of New Mexico. There's a little something for everyone (from art exhibits to a sweet potato pie contest!) so make sure you get out and enjoy. Happy February!

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Now is the time for tax-credit scholarships

 

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By Daniel Ulibarri • Commentary • Enacting tax-credit scholarship legislation will enable lower-income and special-needs students to attend schools that will better meet their needs

 

 

 

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2012 Valentines Contest

 

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New Mexico MarketPlace

You only have until 2/10 to enter to win a dozen roses, a candy bouquet and a three course dinner for two! Enter soon! http://www.nmmarketplace.com/valentines2012/

Ben Ray Lujan

From San Juan County to Union County and everywhere in between, workers in Northern New Mexico will keep hundreds of dollars in their pocket this year once Congress passes an extension of the payroll tax cut. During this difficult economic time, that money will go a long way for a family struggling to make ends meet.

Luján: New Report Reinforces the Need to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut

 

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Rep. Luján called for the swift passage of a payroll tax cut extension that will provide tax relief to 900,000 New Mexicans for the rest of the year. A new report released by the Joint Economic Committee highlights the impact a ten-month extension of the tax cut will have on workers across New Mexico

 

KOAT

One North Valley family had their legal documents stolen from their home. Click "Like" if you have a special hiding place for your personal documents.

Police: Thieves Now Target Identification Documents

 

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Police say burglars ransacked a home in the North Valley and took the all of the family members' legal documents. Tuesday, January 31, 2012.