Posts Tagged ‘Confederate flag’
The Line: Mayor Berry Announces Removal of Confederate Flag in Old Town
August 7, 2015 – Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry announced this week the Confederate flag will be removed from Old Town. The flags, along with two plaques and replicas of Confederate cannons, have been the focus of a great deal of debate in recent weeks. The items marked a brief skirmish in Albuquerque during the Civil War.…
Read MoreThe Line: Confederate Symbols (Web Extra)
July 24, 2015 – ebate continues over a set of plaques that mark the presence of Confederate troops in Albuquerque. The plaques, along with two cannons and flag, are located in Old Town. Some local leaders are calling for the items to be removed. This week’s line opinion panelists tell us what they think should happen next.…
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