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KEEPING THE MOMENTUM: City allocates opioid settlement funds to Gateway Center projects

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On May 28, the City Council and Mayor’s Office signed legislation that allocates $4.5 million from the opioid settlement to fund three Gateway Center projects. Each project’s goal is meant to alleviate drug use and homelessness. The Chamber has been a strong and vocal supporter of the Gateway Center, advocating for the 2019 approval of […]

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THAT’S A WRAP: Leadership Albuquerque Class of 2025 completes 10-month program

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  The 2025 Leadership Albuquerque cohort participated in a full day for its last day on May 19. Over four decades the Chamber’s Leadership Albuquerque program has developed knowledgeable and engaged civic leaders, preparing professionals at all levels and from a variety of industries to expand their influence in their organizations and in our community.

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EDUCATION IS KEY: Chamber praises Albuquerque Public Schools for its leadership and strides in student success

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On May 25, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Terri Cole, GACC Board Chair Del Esparza and Education Bold Issue Group (BIG) Chair Del Archuleta had a guest column published in the Albuquerque Journal. The Chamber has a long and storied history with Albuquerque Public Schools — with moments of triumph and of

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WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!: Chamber leaders hear from UNM Athletics Director Fernando Lovo, Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Olen

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  On May 22, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were introduced to University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Olen by GACC chair Del Esparza and UNM Athletics Director Fernando Lovo. Lovo told the board that he was delighted to introduce coach Olen to them. Before the introduction, he made

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HOT-BUTTON ISSUE: Chamber opposes N.M. Environmental Improvement Board’s Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal

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  On May 22, at its Board of Directors meeting, Bruce Stidworthy, GACC Local Government Affairs chair, introduced the board to the Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal from the NM Environmental Improvement Board. Stidworthy said, as drafted, the proposal could have significant unintended consequences, hindering New Mexico’s ability to address urgent economic needs, especially

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FLYING HIGH: Kirtland Air Fiesta 2025 to feature aerial demonstrations, static displays

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Kirtland Air Force Base will host its annual Air Fiesta 2025 on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Attendees can look forward to a current line-up of performances by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Shaw Air Force Base, and a comprehensive showcase from the 58th Special Operations Wing,

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