‹‹ Alibi V.27 No.48 • Nov 29-Dec 5, 2018 ››

News Feature

Recreational Cannabis in N.M.

Legislation offers hope but Senate a barrier

By Laura Paskus, NM Political Report

Even if New Mexico’s next governor supports the legalization of recreational marijuana, a familiar obstacle would still stand in the way: the state Senate.

News Commentary

Lamps: Trimmed and Burning, Please

Keep up as 2020 approaches

By August March

Keller introduces One ABQ Volunteers program, N.M. expects fossil fuel revenue surplus, N.M. Secretary of State certifies 2018 election results and refugees teargassed near border.

one abq volunteers program

Newscity

By Joshua Lee

Mayor Keller announces plan to make city use renewable energy; N.M. PED responds negatively to suggestion that it alter the way it evaluates school performance; County's Department of Behavioral Health Services announces program to offer nonviolent offenders suffering from mental illness the option of getting help instead of jail time.

Odds & Ends

By Joshua Lee

Funny because a fruit basket from your naked assailant happens to someone else.

Community Calendar

Today's Events

Learn

Managing with Confidence

Friday, Feb 28: 9am-noon

United Way of Central New Mexico

Learn how to set leadership values and coach direct reports.

Wellness

The Art of Energy Work

Friday, Feb 28: 5-6pm

Mama's Minerals

Learn the history of chakras and how to heal imbalances in the chakra systems. Also take home seven chakra stones. Registration required.

Tomorrow's Events

Wellness

Intro to Crystals Class

Saturday, Feb 29: 10:30-11:30am

Mama's Minerals

An introduction to metaphysics and crystal healing. Reservations required.

Pets

Rocky Mountain Cocker Spaniel Rescue Showcase

Saturday, Feb 29: 11am-3pm

PetSense

Cockers available for adoption are on hand and would just love a little belly rub so stop by and say hi. All proceeds go to help the dogs with check-ups, dental cleanings, surgeries and more.

The Albuquerque Astronomical Society Star Party

Saturday, Feb 29: 5-9pm

Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center

Craft activities, an astronomy talk and night sky viewing with a variety of telescopes.

Thursday

Learn

The Grantsmanship Training Program

Thursday, March 5: 8:30am-4:30pm

University of New Mexico Foundation

In this hands-on training program learn and practice, The Grantsmanship Center's model for developing a proposal, develop a budget and identify grantmakers most likely to fund programs.