The following story ran in the May 8, 2024 edition of the Albuquerque Journal. During her teaching career, Carol Barnitz saw firsthand how much of an impact reading can have on a student . “I taught high school PE for 27 years, and I was heartbroken at the number of kids who could […]
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Yesterday, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosted three members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation for a timely discussion of federal topics like healthcare, energy, defense, and education. After a short delay due to some important House Floor votes running behind schedule, Board Chair Bruce Stidworthy kicked off the event with some sponsor appreciation and introductions.
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On Monday night, the Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 to approve a request for proposals that had already been awarded to Waste Management to plan a state-of-the-art recycling facility. Councilor Klarissa Peña was the lone “no” vote. The Chamber was there to testify in support Waste Management and its RFP, which was awarded and announced
Wednesday afternoon, members of the Chamber community met at Isotopes Park for hotdogs and hamburgers as well as some mingling with fellow investors. While the Albuquerque Isotopes played the Round Rock Express, nearly 50 attendees from around the Albuquerque metro area and across every industry made new connections and even won some raffle prizes. Thanks to
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Summer is coming fast for our kids and teachers! Throughout the week, our Albuquerque Reads schools celebrated the end of the school year – and their students’ reading growth – alongside their teachers, tutors and some special guests. Mayor Tim Keller and several members of his administration, including Dr. Shelle Sanchez, head of the city’s
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When all nine Albuquerque city councilors vote in favor of something, with no detractors speaking up, you know you’ve hit on something worthwhile. And in the case of R-24-22, that something is streamlining planning and permitting over the next two years to build much-needed housing in areas hungry for investment and revitalization. Tom Jenkins, who
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