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BlackWolf Rideshare Expansion into Phoenix Halted Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues
A new player in the rideshare game, BlackWolf, known for its unique feature of offering rides with armed drivers, recently announced its expansion into Phoenix. Founded in Atlanta, BlackWolf has stirred the pot with its concept of increased security during rides by hiring drivers who boast backgrounds in military, law enforcement, or private security. The service touts a rigorous vetting process for these drivers, with a stipulation of at least four years' experience in their previous professions, as noted on the company's website.
Now's the time for New Mexicans to freeze their credit files
Credit and home buying go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Of late, hackers and identity thieves have left a bad taste in the mouths of many prospective homebuyers. A perfect example was the hacking a few years ago of consumer data from credit files maintained by Equifax, one of our nation’s three major credit bureaus. In addition to stealing the names, addresses, birthdates and social security numbers of 143 million consumers, the identity thieves also pilfered some driver’s license and passport information. Last October hackers pilfered the records of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, stealing the personal information of thousands of New Mexicans. And, just last week, AT&T announced “that the call records for nearly all of its customers had been stolen by an attacker. This is an enormous breach, potentially affecting not just AT&T customers but also anyone who has called or texted someone on AT&T’s network”.
Stormy & muggy in the short term
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal rains are tapering off this morning after a stormy weekend for many in New Mexico as temperatures have dropped considerably below normal with breezy conditions. Despite some passing clouds, most are starting off rain-free besides showers that are weakening while moving southward through Las Cruces, besides showers closer to The Permian […]
ABQ Ride offers hiring incentives, seeks drivers and mechanics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Ride is hosting its 5th annual hiring event with incentives to fill dozens of critical driver, mechanic, and transit safety officer positions. The hiring event will take place Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility. Interested applicants will receive on-site HR support to help […]
Arkansas search and rescue teams assist with New Mexico floods
Nearly 30 Arkansans from various fire departments and emergency teams across the state helped with search and rescue efforts in New Mexico, where deadly wildfires exacerbated the flood risk for communities. Danny Akines, a training and logistics officer from the Pulaski County Office of Emergency Management, was one of those deployed to monitor Las Vegas, […] The post Arkansas search and rescue teams assist with New Mexico floods appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Smithsonian’s NMAI To Host Native Cinema Showcase in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, NM – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian returns to Santa Fe, NM, Aug. 15–18 for its Native Cinema Showcase. The museum’s 24th annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film includes 38 films this year. The showcase provides an unparalleled forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and Arctic. This year’s program begins with a panel discussion featuring Indigenous film luminaries Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Gary Farmer and Wes Studi, moderated by Sierra Teller Ornelas. All screenings and events will take place at the New Mexico History Museum; seating is first come, first served.
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Heavy showers continue to move through New Mexico
Showers and storms have been moving across the state all day today. Flash Flood Warnings, and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued all over the state, even across the Albuquerque metro. As we head overnight, heavy rainfall could still occur as showers and storms continue to move to the south and southeast. Flooding concerns will persist through the overnight hours as well.
'Living my parents' American dream': Phoenix organizer pursues civic engagement for all
Nancy Herrera sits at her desk where two framed photos of her three sons and parents face her. A poster of Frida Kahlo smoking — one of several of the Mexican painter in her office — sits behind her. These faces mean something to her, symbolizing the strength...
Arizona sees dramatic drop in kindergarten classes protected from measles. See how your school rates
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can immensely harm children — and the risk to kindergartners in Arizona is escalating. Over the past decade, the number of schools whose kindergarteners are protected from an outbreak has dropped by half. Now, only one in three schools in the state has "herd immunity," or...
Yavapai College SBDC’s Marie Platowski-Beals Honored as Arizona State Star
The Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) proudly announces that Marie Platowski-Beals, Certified Business Analyst, has been named this year’s Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network. This prestigious State Star Award is bestowed annually to one individual from each state. Selected by a formal committee comprised of...
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