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Indian Life at the Gathering of Nations
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (ANS)-Without a doubt the Gathering of Nations is a stirring event, one that must be experienced live to understand its full impact. With over 3,000 native dancers... — Updated 5/14/2016
Remembering Ashlynne Mike on Mother's Day
ALBUQUERUQUE, NM (ANS)-New Mexicans were horrified with the news that eleven-year-old Ashlynne Mike was kidnapped, assaulted, and killed near Shiprock, (which means, "rock with... — Updated 5/14/2016
The Song of Blue Water
BERNILILLO, NEW MEXICO-In an email composer John Michael Luther sent to me, he mentioned that his new home he recently moved into sits near-or on-an ancient Native American pueblo.... — Updated 3/31/2015
On Greeting N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Winner, Author, and Artist
SANTA FE, NM (ANS)-There's only one Native American writer that has ever won the Pulitzer Prize for literature: N. Scott Momaday. He was bestowed America's highest literary honor... — Updated 10/12/2014
Last of the original Navajo Code-Talkers dies
ALBUQUERQUE, NM-Chester Nez-the last remaining original Navajo Code Talker-went to receive his reward on Wednesday, June 3rd. Sources close to the family say that Nez died peaceably... — Updated 7/23/2014
Calvary Chapel Tohlakai Reaches Out
TOHLAKAI, NM(ANS)--Calvary Chapel Tohlakai is the first Calvary Chapel on the Navajo Nation. Planted by Pastor Landoll Benally, a graduate of Calvary of Albuquerque’s School of M... — Updated 1/19/2013
Learning From Navajo Code Talkers
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (ANS)—One of the marvelous facets of living in New Mexico is the Native American influence found in the cultural life of the state. New Mexico turned 100 years o... — Updated 9/23/2012
The Eclipse of 2012: Should it remind us of Jesus' death?
I, like millions of other people--particularly in New Mexico-- had an amazing opportunity to see the Eclipse of 2012. As it turned out, Albuquerque, New Mexico was in the direct... — Updated 9/23/2012