Carol A. Clark

Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts June 19 & 20

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Top left: Vintage men’s watches, top right: Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite, Bottom: Coin collection. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Okay June babies, choose Alexandrite, Moonstone or Pearl for a birthstone. Or choose all three! Visit Beso Jewels at Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, June 19, and 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, June 20.

Father’s Day is June 21, and this weekend would be a good time to pick up a gift. Village Arts has a wide selection of art and craft supplies for all ages, and gifts for Dad.

Beso Jewels Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver jewelry
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Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Man Who Strangled His Wife

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court today upheld the first-degree murder conviction of an Albuquerque man for killing his wife in 2021.

In a unanimous decision, the justices rejected arguments by Lee Marco Cuellar that the trial court erred in allowing a forensic psychologist to testify as an expert witness during the prosecution’s main presentation of evidence to the jury. The witness testified that the psychological symptoms exhibited by Mr. Cuellar did not necessarily mean he was incapable of forming the required criminal intent for first-degree murder.

Cuellar was sentenced Read More

More Scenes From Fun At Ashley Pond Park Friday

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Rainbow fills the sky over the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Fans of Syzygy show support at Friday Night Concert. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

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FBI: Arizona Woman Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona woman was sentenced to one year in prison for a 2023 drunk driving crash that seriously injured two people.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents Dec. 30, 2023, Shaina Shorty, 36, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove while intoxicated and crashed into a vehicle occupied by Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. As a result of the crash, both Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 sustained serious bodily injuries.

Shorty pleaded guilty to two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Upon her release from prison, Shorty will be subject Read More

IAIA Honors Patsy Phillips’ Legacy With Endowed Scholarship In Museum Studies

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Courtesy/IAIA

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) today announced an initiative to establish the Patsy Phillips Endowed Scholarship in Museum Studies, a named scholarship honoring Patsy Phillips (Cherokee Nation), Director of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), as she prepares to retire at the end of June after 18 years at MoCNA and 30 years advancing contemporary Indigenous arts. 

The scholarship fund is designated to support future qualifying IAIA Indigenous women students pursuing degrees in Museum Studies who will rise to fill much-needed roles Read More

State Trains, Employs 600 Youth To Conserve Public Lands

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico is funding jobs and hands-on conservation training for more than 600 young people this year, awarding nearly $7 million to 38 programs across 20 counties.

The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission (YCCC) has awarded $5.89 million to 38 public-benefit programs for youth across 20 counties, with an additional $1.1 million in matching funds. The awards will create employment for more than 600 young people ages 14–25 across the state. 

These awards help local governments, Tribes, non-profits and federal agencies across the state create meaningful Read More

James Beard Foundation Celebrates Sen. Luján As 2026 Impact Award Honoree

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Courtesy/James Beard Foundation, Max Flatow 

U.S SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The James Beard Foundation® celebrated U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and four other honorees of the 2026 James Beard Impact Awards at a luncheon in Chicago Sunday, June 14.

The event honored five changemakers from across the country whose work is helping to build a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry and food system. Through advocacy, policy, innovation, and direct community support, this year’s honorees are advancing meaningful change for producers, workers, and Read More

Rob & Charlie’s Bicycle Shop Celebrates Anniversary With Fundraiser For Española Humane

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Española Humane News:

SANTA FE — Rob & Charlie’s Bicycle Shop will celebrate its anniversary with a community fundraiser benefiting Española Humane from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the shop, 1632 St. Michael’s Drive in Santa Fe.

The event will feature raffle prizes, lunch, and adoptable pets, with all raffle proceeds supporting Española Humane’s lifesaving programs for animals and families across northern New Mexico.

Guests can enjoy lunch from Anthony’s Grill while entering to win dozens of raffle prizes, including gift baskets, Oakley sunglasses, Read More

Haaland To Ban Rent Fixing, Address Housing Shortage

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Gubernatorial candidate, Deb Haaland

From the campaign of Deb Haaland:

ALBUQUERQUE — Deb Haaland, the democratic nominee for governor in New Mexico, understands the struggle to access affordable housing options. To address the housing shortage, renters need protections from corporate landlords and Wall Street shouldn’t own our state’s Main Streets. 

Haaland believes that New Mexicans deserve a safe and healthy place to live that doesn’t make them choose between paying the rent or putting food on the table.

That’s why she will fight to:

  • Ban rent fixing—protect renters from corporate
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