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Listen to Talking Grammer SPORTS Lobos hope to gain momentum for 2022 in '21 season finale vs. Utah State Prep football forecast: Journal's Yodice, KOAT's Miller pick Saturday's championship winners Lobos wilt under Blazing pressure in Las Vegas (with postgame video) More Sports THE FRONT PAGE In tune with communities: Small-town radio connects with very local listeners Wild turkeys may lose protected status in NM Balderas cleared of ethics charges in utilities case La Luz Trail Run faces uphill climb for permit Art critic Dave Hickey, known for book 'Air Guitar', dies Boyfriend charged in killing of Taos Pueblo artist BUSINESS Balderas cleared of ethics charges in utilities case Albuquerque restaurant inspections for Nov. 29, 2021 Local wares and a tax holiday too: Small Business Saturday approaches SANTA FE In tune with communities: Small-town radio connects with very local listeners Boyfriend charged in killing of Taos Pueblo artist Low-income households to get cash More Business More Journal North & Santa Fe NEWSLETTER SIGN UP FORM SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY NEWSLETTER Your email is safe with us, we don’t spam SUBSCRIBE ENTERTAINMENT Will Smith serves an old-school turn as the father of Venus and Serena Williams PBS documentary looks at the types and lives of bees The legendary chef Julia Child with a side of food in satisfying documentary ARTS & FEATURES Oil pastel artist brings her bold compositions to the 21st Annual Rio Grande Holiday Show Girard likely named after ABQ family NHCC's 'Tempo y Tiempo' showcases work from four NM-based photographers Sponsored Content The Penny Hoarder Issues “Urgent” Alert: 6 Companies... 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