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UNM study shows 'alarming' trend in cervical cancer screenings in New Mexico
By John Sammon | Oct 13, 2021
For women getting tested for cervical cancer in New Mexico, it seems to be a case of too much or too little.
Lujan Grisham: Albuquerque celebrates 'integral part' of New Mexico's identity on Indigenous Peoples' Day
By John Sammon | Oct 13, 2021
New Mexico lawmakers including Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and New Mexico Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham (D-NM), in calling attention to Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11, praised the contributions of the state's native peoples.
'We can't be myopic about solutions': Education analyst blames COVID-19, lack of reform as New Mexico student test scores hit nation's bottom
By John Sammon | Jul 22, 2021
Education analysts are saying New Mexico is well on its way to being last among states in student test scores, which they attribute to the one-two punch of the COVID-19 pandemic and the indifference of state legislators to school reform.
International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe to be held in July; sponsors promise unique art displays
By John Sammon | Jun 21, 2021
Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market (IFAM) is scheduled for July 7-11 and 14-18, and while sponsors said the event will be a little smaller this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork displayed will be memorable as always.