logged_outWILMINGTON, Del. — Joe Biden vowed to address institutional racism in his first 100 days in office as he sought to elevate his voice Monday in the exploding national debate over racism and police brutality.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee offered emotional support and promised bold action during an in-person discussion with black leaders in Delaware and a subsequent virtual meeting with big-city mayors who are grappling with racial tensions and frustrated by a lack of federal support.“Hate just hides. It doesn’t go away, and when you have somebody in power who...…logged_outWILMINGTON, Del. — Joe Biden vowed to address institutional racism in his first 100 days in office as he sought to elevate his voice Monday in the exploding national debate over racism and police brutality.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee offered emotional support and promised bold action during an in-person discussion with black leaders in Delaware and a subsequent virtual meeting with big-city mayors who are grappling with racial tensions and frustrated by a lack of federal support.“Hate just hides. It doesn’t go away, and when you have somebody in power who...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalAs much of New Mexico grapples with drought, the state could see the summer’s first significant monsoon activity this weekend.“We’re kind of getting into that pattern where we’ll have those daily chances of showers and thunderstorms each day,” said Scott Overpeck, meteorologist with the National Weather Service Albuquerque office.But dry conditions will likely persist for much of the week. On Tuesday, portions of eastern New Mexico will have red flag warnings for critical fire weather, thanks to low humidity and high winds.Albuquerque will cool...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalAs much of New Mexico grapples with drought, the state could see the summer’s first significant monsoon activity this weekend.“We’re kind of getting into that pattern where we’ll have those daily chances of showers and thunderstorms each day,” said Scott Overpeck, meteorologist with the National Weather Service Albuquerque office.But dry conditions will likely persist for much of the week. On Tuesday, portions of eastern New Mexico will have red flag warnings for critical fire weather, thanks to low humidity and high winds.Albuquerque will cool...WW…

logged_outLAS CRUCES – Biologists from New Mexico State University and White Sands Missile Range examined nearly 300 dead migratory birds Saturday at Knox Hall on the university’s main campus.Over the past few weeks, various species of migratory birds are dying in “unprecedented” numbers of unknown causes, reported Martha Desmond, a professor at NMSU’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology.“It is terribly frightening,” Desmond said. “We’ve never seen anything like this. … We’re losing probably hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of migratory birds.”In August, large...…logged_outLAS CRUCES – Biologists from New Mexico State University and White Sands Missile Range examined nearly 300 dead migratory birds Saturday at Knox Hall on the university’s main campus.Over the past few weeks, various species of migratory birds are dying in “unprecedented” numbers of unknown causes, reported Martha Desmond, a professor at NMSU’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology.“It is terribly frightening,” Desmond said. “We’ve never seen anything like this. … We’re losing probably hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of migratory birds.”In August, large...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – Hefty sums of money from oil companies, teachers unions and trial lawyers have been flowing into New Mexico legislative races.All 112 House and Senate seats are up for election in November, and the election results could help determine the fate of bills dealing with marijuana legalization, abortion rights and the state’s energy future.Given that backdrop, outside groups have already been busy making donations to their preferred candidates.The California-based oil giant Chevron Inc., for instance, contributed more than $330,000 to...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – Hefty sums of money from oil companies, teachers unions and trial lawyers have been flowing into New Mexico legislative races.All 112 House and Senate seats are up for election in November, and the election results could help determine the fate of bills dealing with marijuana legalization, abortion rights and the state’s energy future.Given that backdrop, outside groups have already been busy making donations to their preferred candidates.The California-based oil giant Chevron Inc., for instance, contributed more than $330,000 to...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – New Mexico’s face mask mandate doesn’t chafe most voters.In fact, 78% of likely general election voters surveyed said they support the requirement that face coverings be worn in public settings, while just 17% expressed opposition to the mandate, according to a new Journal Poll.The backing for the mask requirement cut across party lines, though Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to express support.“People are still concerned about contracting or transmitting the virus,” said Brian Sanderoff, the president of...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – New Mexico’s face mask mandate doesn’t chafe most voters.In fact, 78% of likely general election voters surveyed said they support the requirement that face coverings be worn in public settings, while just 17% expressed opposition to the mandate, according to a new Journal Poll.The backing for the mask requirement cut across party lines, though Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to express support.“People are still concerned about contracting or transmitting the virus,” said Brian Sanderoff, the president of...WW…

logged_outSupreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents and made it plain that openly gay and lesbian teachers weren’t welcome in the classroom.The policies that discriminated against LGBTQ people and their children were in place for years at Trinity Schools Inc., both before Barrett joined the board in 2015 and during the time she served.The three schools, in Indiana, Minnesota and Virginia, are affiliated with People of Praise, an insular community rooted in...…logged_outSupreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents and made it plain that openly gay and lesbian teachers weren’t welcome in the classroom.The policies that discriminated against LGBTQ people and their children were in place for years at Trinity Schools Inc., both before Barrett joined the board in 2015 and during the time she served.The three schools, in Indiana, Minnesota and Virginia, are affiliated with People of Praise, an insular community rooted in...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalIn May, the Navajo Nation had the worst COVID-19 infection rate in the country, surpassing even New York City.Now, the reservation is reporting fewer than 20 new cases each day.That progress drew praise on Monday from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who said the Navajo Nation can serve as a model for the rest of the country in addressing the pandemic.“You have proven that when you do these public health measures you can turn around a serious surge of infection,” said Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalIn May, the Navajo Nation had the worst COVID-19 infection rate in the country, surpassing even New York City.Now, the reservation is reporting fewer than 20 new cases each day.That progress drew praise on Monday from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who said the Navajo Nation can serve as a model for the rest of the country in addressing the pandemic.“You have proven that when you do these public health measures you can turn around a serious surge of infection,” said Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of...WW…

logged_outWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was booed Thursday as he paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He plans to nominate a replacement this weekend for the liberal justice, best known for her advancement of women’s rights.The president and first lady Melania Trump — both wearing masks — stood silently at the top of the steps of the court and looked down at Ginsburg’s flag-draped coffin, which was surrounded by white flowers. Ginsburg’s death has sparked a controversy over the political balance of the court just weeks before the November presidential...…logged_outWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was booed Thursday as he paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He plans to nominate a replacement this weekend for the liberal justice, best known for her advancement of women’s rights.The president and first lady Melania Trump — both wearing masks — stood silently at the top of the steps of the court and looked down at Ginsburg’s flag-draped coffin, which was surrounded by white flowers. Ginsburg’s death has sparked a controversy over the political balance of the court just weeks before the November presidential...WW…

logged_outSANTA FE – Voters flocked to early voting locations Saturday as New Mexico expands early balloting in the lead-up to Election Day on Nov. 3.At an early voting center in Santa Fe, cars lined up hours ahead of the 10 a.m. opening time.Reports of slow mail and long in-person voting lines in other states motivated many voters to show up early.“The mail is already clogged up and slowed down,” said Shirley Fillas, 70, a Democratic voter who parked outside the locked gates around 7:30 a.m. to drop off her absentee ballot.By the time the doors opened, 175 people were lined up at the...…logged_outSANTA FE – Voters flocked to early voting locations Saturday as New Mexico expands early balloting in the lead-up to Election Day on Nov. 3.At an early voting center in Santa Fe, cars lined up hours ahead of the 10 a.m. opening time.Reports of slow mail and long in-person voting lines in other states motivated many voters to show up early.“The mail is already clogged up and slowed down,” said Shirley Fillas, 70, a Democratic voter who parked outside the locked gates around 7:30 a.m. to drop off her absentee ballot.By the time the doors opened, 175 people were lined up at the...WW…

logged_outThe months of isolation, binge watching and home-schooling have created a yearning for New Mexico’s wild – or even semi-wild – places like never before.And it has almost gotten to be too much as nature is reeling from the onslaught of visitors.“Right now, we’re seeing the importance of being outdoors more than ever,” Axie Navas, director of the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division. “People are looking to the outdoors for solace and to get through the stir craziness that they are going through.”In particular, the Pecos and Jemez areas have been...…logged_outThe months of isolation, binge watching and home-schooling have created a yearning for New Mexico’s wild – or even semi-wild – places like never before.And it has almost gotten to be too much as nature is reeling from the onslaught of visitors.“Right now, we’re seeing the importance of being outdoors more than ever,” Axie Navas, director of the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division. “People are looking to the outdoors for solace and to get through the stir craziness that they are going through.”In particular, the Pecos and Jemez areas have been...WW…