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The Line: Albuquerque Officials Announce Buy Local Initiative – Web Exclusive

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August 3, 2018 – Albuquerque’s Mayor Tim Keller recently announced his “buy local” initiative, a program to prioritize local businesses when awarding city contracts. The new program ties in with the “One Albuquerque” marketing the city has been pushing since June. Gene Grant and the Line panelists discuss the initiative and the city’s marketing campaign.…

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Community Groups Gather To Advocate For More Inclusive Newcomer Program

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August 3, 2018 – A coalition of community organizations held a press conference in Albuquerque this week to raise concerns about a newcomer program in the Albuquerque Public Schools system. Kay Bounkea, executive director of the Asian American Family Center, says her group and others had previously shared recommendations for the program. They argued it…

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