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The strange lineage of Albuquerque High traces back to a small college in 19th century Colorado Springs

The strange lineage of Albuquerque High traces back to a small college in 19th century Colorado Springs

From Downtown Albuquerque News You probably know Albuquerque High first and foremost as a place near the Big-I where Downtown area teenagers go to learn things, or perhaps through its famous former location in EDo, which was turned into a collection of lofts and condos 20 years ago. But turn back the pages of its…

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University of Idaho launches cybersecurity master’s program

University of Idaho launches cybersecurity master’s program

From the Idaho Business Review As the threat of ransomware and other internet attacks increases nationwide, the University of Idaho (U of I) has added a cybersecurity master’s degree program to its computer science (CS) offerings. The master’s program builds on U of I’s existing bachelor’s program, which launched last fall, and gives computer science…

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Six arrested during ‘warrant roundup’

Six arrested during ‘warrant roundup’

From the Las Vegas Optic Six people were arrested during a multi-agency operation spearheaded by the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Led by the investigations unit of the DA’s office, the “warrant roundup” sought to apprehend 30 people identified by the DA as having unserved arrest warrants. Six people were located and taken into custody…

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Part of a West Old Town ditch trail is now open, but a connection to Mountain is TBD

Part of a West Old Town ditch trail is now open, but a connection to Mountain is TBD

From Downtown Albuquerque News West Old Town residents now have a little more access to the Alameda Drain, but only a little. Fences have recently been removed between Zearing and Carson, but that still leaves residents without the ability to reach Mountain without first going east to Rio Grande. So when might it connect to…

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Man dead following shootout with Las Vegas police

Man dead following shootout with Las Vegas police

From the Las Vegas Optic A Las Vegas man died Saturday night during a shooting involving the Las Vegas Police Department. Police have identified the man as 30-year-old Jeffrey Scott. Officers with the Las Vegas Police Department responded to a home in the 1300 block of Keen Street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night about a…

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Suspect in Cindy Rivera kidnapping, death jailed on $10M bond

Suspect in Cindy Rivera kidnapping, death jailed on $10M bond

From the Las Vegas Optic A man wanted on kidnapping charges related to the homicide of Cindy “Tig” Rivera was apprehended Tuesday. New Mexico State Police arrested 37-year-old Anselmo R. Ortiz, also known as “Chemo,” in Santa Fe around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Ortiz was booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center later that night.…

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Hotel Blue renovation in limbo as parent company is sold

Hotel Blue renovation in limbo as parent company is sold

From Downtown Albuquerque News After 18 months of construction delays, the future of Hotel Blue remains as opaque as ever even as new corporate parents assume ownership of the building. Los Angeles-based Arrive Hotels and Restaurants purchased the six-story hotel on Eighth and Central in 2018, and the following year unveiled its restoration plan, a…

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The Path Forward: Escaping ‘Smack City’

The Path Forward: Escaping ‘Smack City’

From the Las Vegas Optic Editor’s note: The following is the first part in an ongoing series on the roots of addiction in San Miguel and Mora counties, and the solutions being pursued by local leaders in an effort to help those suffering from addiction. The nickname “Smack City” has haunted Las Vegas for the…

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