News Feature
A Clean Slate
Women laser away their ink—and their hard pasts
Sara is working on healing, on changing. But she can't escape the names. Old boyfriends. People who in another life seemed important. They're tattooed on her body.
Council Watch
Un-Green Time Machine
The Council voted out strident, eco-friendly building regulations and replaced them with the state’s more relaxed 2009 energy code
- Council Watch: Peña, Lobbyists and Appointments by Carolyn Carlson (12/13/2018)
- Council Watch: Police Oversight Plan Progresses by Carolyn Carlson (12/6/2018)
- Council Watch: APD Improves, Hope Works by Carolyn Carlson (11/8/2018)
- Council Watch: TaskUs, Netflix and Voting by Carolyn Carlson (10/18/2018)
- Council Watch: Buzzing Through Interpretation by Carolyn Carlson (9/20/2018)
- Council Watch: Whirlybirds and Proclamations by Carolyn Carlson (9/13/2018)
News Bite
A local chapter of the NAACP is suing the City of Albuquerque, charging that it treats African-American employees poorly. And Jewel Hall says the city is not backing the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Celebration next month.
Ask Kat Curious
Workplace Meat Market
The Alibi’s advice columnist talks sexual harassment—it’s not just for women.
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EVENT HORIZON ()
Let's Get Nasty
Nasty Women of N.M. Meeting
When Trump called Hillary “that nasty woman” we'll venture to guess he had no idea he'd contribute to a powerful feminist revolution within women all over the country. Well, there happens to be a Nasty Women of New Mexico chapter that meets monthly, right here in Albuquerque…
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Kick 'Em When They're Down
Women's Self Defense Workshop
Being a woman is super easy. Are we right, ladies? There's never an iota of fear while walking down the street, simply based on our appearance. Note the sarcasm, men. The key is knowing what to do if danger arises. And what lady can't recall a time they didn't feel unsafe while walking down a street for one reason or another? Shihan Fred Sesler of Sesler's Jiu-jitsu hosts a free two-hour Women's Self Defense Seminar to teach exactly how to handle common attacks and stay aware of surroundings. On Saturday, Jan. 19 from 1 to 3pm, bring a friend, dress comfortably and learn how to be a truly strong, independent and badass woman at OmniStrength.
