Election 2012
PAC Manual
Chasing the big-money phantoms in New Mexico
We got to wondering about the PACs in our state and country. Stay tuned for this series, which will be running in the news section over the coming weeks.
Guest Editorial
Gun Rhetoric Fires Blanks
Once again, we’re in the middle of two sad American cycles: senseless, lethal violence and the slew of specious arguments that inevitably follow, flying hither and yon like, well, bullets that never quite hit the mark.

Council Watch
All Tied Up
The Council kills a measure that would add four districts instead of diluting the minority voice in the city.

Election 2012
Top 10 National Super PACs
With the rise of the super PAC, so too have emerged watchdog groups that track spending, donors, leaders and beneficiaries. We found OpenSecrets enormously helpful in compiling this list of the big-money political groups today. But that ranking of who’s on top will shift dramatically in the coming weeks, so it’s best to keep a close eye on roster. ProPublica’s PAC track tool is also useful and easy to parse.

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Sexual Healing
Sex and Self-Love for Survivors
Trauma survivors learn to take control of sexuality and reclaim the sense of self through gentle, nurturing techniques. Donations are welcome.

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Wench, Please
Albuquerque Renaissance Faire
Experience the sights and sounds of another time with local artisans, food, libations and entertainment including equestrian jousting, battles, children’s realm, music and more.