There is a multitude of ways in which people can create change. Many of these ways involve direct action, or putting ideas into motion and effecting change through action.
While sports and athletics are an important part of any university, the University of New Mexico has given an unbalanced portion of money and attention to the University’s athletics program.
Much protest was sparked by the proposal to build a new Wal-Mart at the corner of Coors Boulevard and Montaño Road. In October, the city’s Environmental Planning Commission voted against the proposal, putting the plans to a halt for now.
Three weeks ago, the climate advocacy group 350.org organized a large rally in New York City that was broadcast around the country in order to organize against the building of the Keystone XL pipeline and give the cold hard facts about climate change.
The people of Gaza took to the streets on Nov. 21 to celebrate the ending of an intense eight-day conflict. During those eight days, more than 160 Palestinians were killed, more than half of whom were civilians, including 37 children.
Last Tuesday, voters cast their ballots and decided on a number of important questions facing the city, state and country. One of these questions, which I have written about previously, was whether to raise Albuquerque’s minimum wage and index it with the cost of living.
As many of us watched the presidential debates, there was one incredibly important issue that was glaringly absent from the dialogue. This issue was climate change.
I have written a number of times about the minimum wage increase that is going to be on the ballot in November. This is because I feel this is a very important issue that will affect not only many UNM students, but also many struggling individuals and families in Albuquerque.
After some struggle, the minimum wage increase will be on the ballot in November. This measure would increase the minimum wage from $7.50 an hour to $8.50
When Chipotle Mexican Grill opened in Albuquerque last December, people lined up out the door in the winter cold just to be some of the first to eat at the new restaurant.
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