Albuquerque  Mayor Tim Keller has written into law that possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana in the city is legal.This is a big move for the city,closely following the steps of cities in Colorado and California.Although marijuana is pretty much legalized its not completely,citizens can still be civilly fined $25 dollars at the officers discretion.

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Peter wang Stood holding door open while students fled the parkland shooter.True Hero.True American.

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Aaron Feis, a coach at Marjory stone man Douglas high school  used himself as a human shield during the shooting.True Hero.True American.

These two heroes will be greatly missed and are forever heroes in our eyes.

When Jack “The General” was a young man his grandfather Told him “Life is like building a brick wall, Lay the foundation, bricks straight and the rest of the wall will be built high and strong”. Jack a native Northern New Mexican went on to Graduate from New Mexico State University and Built a Multi-million-dollar tech company called Harmonix. One of the World’s Most Unique Entrepreneurs Jack loves fast cars like his Lamborghini’s but his life and business philosophy is even more dynamic. When asked about his secret to Success Mr. Vigil simply replies, Discipline. Jack Is fully cognitive of the relationship between faith in God, that heals the mind as he puts it, and how the mind heals the body. Jack uses his experience in Multi disciplines martial arts like Northern Shaolin styles, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do as well has extreme skills in Muay Thai to create a Life and business strategy that is devastating to any competitor or situation. With such great success Jack wants to create a permanent legacy. King tut wanted to be mummified, others, cryogenics, the way Jack wants to live on is by improving the life of others while he is still here, That’s his immortal legacy. By giving back to young entrepreneurs, and mentoring young entrepreneurs Jack is Living on into the future; His program is called Young millionaires;A Life program that teaches the youth or anybody how to be successful in business or just everyday life.

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Crime is out of control in New Mexico. Property crimes in Albuquerque are the
highest in the nation and violent crimes are increasing at an alarming rate. Crime,
particularly related to drug abuse, is rampant in communities throughout the state.
It seems like every night brings news of some horrible crime in our communities.
But, ironically, we know how to effectively fight this problem and we have the ability
to fix it. The question is whether, in this next legislative session, we have the will to
fix it.
Over the past several months I have talked to persons involved in every part of the
criminal justice/public safety community – across the political spectrum. There is a
consensus on how to solve the problem- address the entire criminal justice system,
from early childhood intervention, to law enforcement, to prosecution and defense,
to courts and corrections, and to behavioral health. Simply adding more police
officers and prosecutors and increasing criminal penalties will not solve the
problem.
For example, corrections, although rarely talked about, is suffering under an
incredible strain. At the Sandoval County Detention Center, where almost 500
dangerous prisoners are kept, the starting salary for corrections officers is
$13.25/hour. Not surprisingly, they are having a problem both hiring and keeping
officers. Even the jail itself is in very poor condition. We will need substantial
resources just to make it secure. These substandard jails exist all over the state.
But the biggest and most challenging problem is our mental health care system and
lack of substance abuse treatment facilities. Our behavioral health care system has
been decimated. People with, or at risk for, mental illness and substance abuse often
have nowhere to go. As a result, MDC (the jail on the west side of Albuquerque) is
now the largest provider of mental health therapy in the state. Once the inmate is
released both the individual and the community are now at risk.
The citizens of New Mexico need more and better paid police officers, prosecutors,
public defenders, judges, court staff, corrections officers, pre-trial service providers,
and early childhood intervention, particularly at schools, and at behavioral health
and substance abuse treatment centers.
All of this costs money, but we have the money. There is over $20 billion in the
state’s permanent funds (money the state receives from royalties, fees and sales).
Using only one-half percent of those funds annually and without reducing the
money in those funds, $100 million each year will be available to establish a
criminal justice and public safety fund to significantly reduce crime in New Mexico.
This is the right thing to do. For example, what if a family has a large amount of
money in savings. The parents are saving this money for their future grandchildren.
But their kids are starving, not safe, and the house is falling down. Of course, parents
would willingly spend some of the interest on this money to solve the problem in
front of them.

If public safety is truly a priority for our communities – which it should be – then
our budget needs to reflect that reality. Crime affects everything – the safety of our
citizens, the reputation of our state and economic development. The permanent
funds are for our future generations. However, in failing to address this crisis now,
we are already affecting future generations by allowing crime to gain a devastating
foothold and by permitting the continued downward spiral of our economy.
It is time to solve this problem. The challenge is to spend the public’s money wisely
and efficiently. Through audits and constant monitoring this could be done. It is a
challenge that we should be up to. Let’s do this. Ask your legislators to support this
concept or come up with another solution.

Daymon Ely
House District 23
(505) 610-6529

After a dangerous high speed chase last night 4 suspects were taken into custody.The suspects  2 men and 2 women,led the police through the city at 85 miles and hour,culminating in a crash,two attempted car jackings and arrests.

via Burning Car on Carlitos Springs and Rt 66

via Burning Car on Carlitos Springs and Rt 66

This is never before seen footage of a burning car on Carlitos springs and Rt 66 around 1:30am 12/19/17 Courtesy of News Hunter Micheal Tafoya.

Video Courtesy of I-reporter Mike Tafoya

Swat Situation on Albuquerque west side.

Brandi Alexander is no stranger to Studying or being resourceful,A graduate from University of Phoenix and A second Year law Student at the concord school of law,recently purchased by Purdue University,She has created a completely phenomenal and world class baby bar instructional site that even rivals many law reader programs and Initiatives in other parts of the country,In fact her site very well may be the very best site for the motivated student to enter the Legal field. Maybe its because shes political in nature,or she just likes to learn and teach, the state of New Mexico is a better place because of her,the site is a perfect anchor for serious students as well as those that are just curious!

If you need help in with your baby bar and would like to pass it the first time,Seek Brandi’s site, and see what she can do for you!

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After Driving down Central Avenue and Seeing The A.R.T transit project come together;I noticed that the design seems to be precariously dangerous. Since the stations for A.R.T are in the middle of central avenue,users have to cross the street a major intersections to get to the buss stop,and since A.R.T is basically an two way bus lane down the middle of the street,people might use those lanes to get around when there no buses ;Like when I saw a lady walking down the empty lane with luggage.This project has had a lot of questionable things about it since the beginning,hopefully nobody will get hurt I know our pocket books are.

XueXia is a pro dancer, great student and likes to rock climb on her spare time.She is a very outgoing,fun nice and educated . For bookings please call 505-804-4774

We are looking for a model of the month.You will get free pictures of your shoot and free publicity in our Network! By partaking you allow us to post your image in the Duke City Times.For more information Call 505-804-4774!

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Jim Wisniewski has been building his talent  business W-Ski’s Casting for over 13 years.Jim not only has worked as a casting agent for many shows here in New Mexico But he also supports other casting companies and as an actor himself he understand the many facets of the film business.Jim is one of the three top Casting agents here in new mexico and as an entrepreneur hes also involved in many other businesses that help our economy.

If you would like to learn about Up coming Film opportunities cal W-Skis Casting at 505-615-5400

Local Rapper “Vez” Is quickly growing as a preeminent rapper in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Still In high school the rapper is accumulating a massive number of Hits on YouTube. The lyrics are catchy and the sound is great, Vex is well on his way to international stardom.

Video: Da Ivy Leauge Productions :VeZ

In the new age of technology it is hard to imagine the full extent of the potential problems that will occur from our innovative future. For instance, what happens when drones become more popular and and evasive to help carry out harmful crimes. This could lead to a scary outcomes. 

Are we going to need more security than before ? How will society deal with our new devices. Keep in mind most of our new technology has come from relatively recent breakthroughs, so it is hard to tell what truly lies ahead.

All I know is to Keep your eyes peeled and think smarter not harder, because the future is here and without a higher power it is hard to imagine the possible devastation yet to come.

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Rocker Tom Petty Passed away at age 66 of a heart complications on 10/2/17.The whole country Continues to mourn His death.Tom Petty  wrote “Mary Janes last dance” “American Girl” and “the waiting” to name a few, He will be missed.

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Tensions In north Korea Continue to grow with both presidents egging each other on.One is virtually powerless and the other President Trump is the most powerful In the world.The lives of millions rest in the hands of both these presidents which some question the sanity of Both.Time will tell the outcome,Hopefully there will be international safeguards and diplomats that can intervene and maybe bring this to a peaceful pro non proliferation ending.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/21/politics/donald-trump-north-korea-sanctions/index.html

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Statement from NM House Republican Leader Nate Gentry on the passing of former U.S. Senator Pete Domenici

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico House Republican Leader Nate Gentry (R-Bernalillo) released the following statement on the passing of former United States Senator Pete V. Domenici:

“I was devastated to hear of Senator Domenici’s passing earlier this morning. As we reflect on Senator Domenici’s incredible legacy, we should also recall his willingness to work with Democrats and Republicans alike to improve the condition of our state and nation. Our country would be a better place if more public officials took Senator Domenici’s approach to governing. We have lost a legendary statesman today. My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and the entire Domenici family.”

Since Donald Trump was elected President Of the United States there has been alot of Instability in his cabinet.Trump has gone through multiple white house press secretaries and hes fired at least 3 more of his closest cabinet members with the latest Steve Bannon, who has stated that “the trump presidency is over”.After all the mistakes Trump has made in the first days of his presidency you would think he’d be impeached by now.Time will tell but the trump presidency is far from being the best let alone the most Stable.

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New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez recently Cut Funding for public Schools In New Mexico Including Higher Education.Instead of bringing New sources of income or raising taxes,Governor Martinez has decided to take the Funds From New mexico Students.

Let me preface this article with the following information… You’ve probably seen me around town with my dog. I either walk or hike an average of 42 miles every week, especially when it’s nice outside. I live within 7.2 miles of everywhere I go. That being said, sometimes I would rather take the bus due to inclement weather or I am suffering from a bad case of sleep deprivation and just don’t have the motivation to walk.

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Trump is insinuating that Hispanics and Muslims are criminals.He is founding this argument on the isolated criminal actions of a very few people,so few that they have almost no statistical bearing.this is morally wrong and indicative of fascism and a tyrant.Martin Luther king taught us all “Judge not a man by the color of his skin,but by the content of his character”.I will not broadly characterize the vast majority of Latinos or Muslims as villains,rapist or criminals because of the crimes of an isolated few.I know in my heart that the majority of Hispanics and Muslims are honest hard working god fearing people.I will judge each person by the content of their character and I will not judge them because of alternative facts or the workings of a tyrant.I believe in America,I believe as an american it is my duty to protect my country and countrymen,but i will not sacrifice freedom for security.By going against the tide,by not following the fascist status quo of racial persecution,I am becoming an even brighter beacon of humanity and whats right and I encourage others to do the same.

Paisano’s restaurant is the best restaurant in the Albuquerque.Not only does the restaurant use all homemade ingredients like pasta,chips and bread,but they also use authentic traditional recipes and methods from the old country.As the owner said “the kitchen is like a little grandmas kitchen in Italy” and they still do things that same way.If you like all fresh ingredients as well as homemade, Paisano’s is the place to be.The taste of the food is pure,that’s the best way to put it,pure authenticity.

 1935 Eubank Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87112

 (505) 298-7541

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