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  • New Mexico's U.S. senators and members of Congress

    How Did They Vote?

  • The record of New Mexico's congressional delegates' votes.

    Zip Code Locater:  zip4.usps.com
    College Fund Information
    www.nextstudent.com/ College-bound students and their parents can use this site to identify ways to fund a college education.
    Albuquerque Public Schools

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    N.M. Government
  • Links and stories from the Albuquerque Journal
    City of Albuquerque
  • Inspections and Permits
    Road Warrior
  • Keep up with the adventure of driving in metro ABQ.
    Ask the Vet
  • Veterinarian Jeff Nichol of Adobe Animal Medical Center answers questions about your pet's health.
    Other New Mexico Media
  • Web sites for other media outlets around the state

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    Still Bugged by Telemarketers?
  • The FCC Web site gives information about what you can do about unsolicited telephone marketing calls and faxes.

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    Home and Family:

    Should I Have Life Insurance?
    GOOD QUESTION: Should we have life insurance? (April 27, 2003)

    Is Expensive Phone Necessary?
    GOOD QUESTION: When I went to shop for a cell phone, the sales assistant kept guiding me toward models that cost close to $200. (October 27, 2002)

    How Do I Choose an Internet Service?
    GOOD QUESTION: How do I go about choosing a new Internet service provider? (October 20, 2002)

    Too Many Activities Can Be Stressful for Your Kids
    An increasing number of kids suffering from stress are making their way to the office of Albuquerque psychologist Scott Blackwell. (August 4, 2002)

    Experts Offer Ways to Help Ensure Your Child Thrives
    Sometimes it seems that navigating a minefield might be easier than getting a child safely from kindergarten through high school. (August 4, 2002)

    Similar Values Bring Residents to Co-Housing Community
    "Families come in many styles," says Maureen Poulas, who lives in the midst of an out-of-the-ordinary one. (August 4, 2002)

    'Disorganized Organizer' Spreads Gospel of Simplicity
    Liz Davenport has five cats, two dogs, 10 finches, four hens and a rooster. The walls in her North Valley home and office range from shades of cantaloupe to chartreuse, and a china cabinet stuffed to the gills sits next to her desk. (January 4, 2002)

    Does Your Baby-Sitter Have a Criminal Record?
    Parents might think a conviction for promoting prostitution would disqualify someone from being a state-sanctioned day-care provider. (July 30, 2001)

  • Pick Caregiver by Asking Questions (July 30, 2001)

    New Law Expands Grandparents' Legal Rights
    LaVeda Bossong was thrilled when she became a grandmother. She just didn't know it would end up being a full-time commitment. (July 15, 2001

    Violence in Teen Relationships Worries Experts
    Only 18, she had already heard the apologies and the "it-will-never-happen-again" promises. But this time, her cheekbone was broken and her sinuses were damaged permanently. Gathering her courage, the young Albuquerque mother and high school dropout pressed charges against her boyfriend. (June 24, 2001)

  • Young Victim Has Advice for Other Teen-Agers (June 24, 2001)

    Parents, Kids Show Net Gap
    Ask the parents, and they'll say they check on their teen-age children's use of the Internet. Ask the kids, and they'll say, "No way." (June 21, 2001)

  • Net-Using Kids Report Sexual Advances (June 20, 2001)


    Personal Finance:

    Should I Pay to Find Windfall?
    Q: I received a letter from a company offering to help me recover unclaimed money that a state is holding and that may be mine. They want me to pay a fee for the service. Should I pay? (October 13, 2002, Good Question column)

    How Do I Shop for Car Insurance?
    Q: I plan to buy a car and need auto insurance. What's the best way to find a reliable insurer at a fair price? (October 6, 2002, Good Question column)

    Goodwill Joins the Online Auction Crowd
    Imagine picking through the buried treasures of a hundred garage sales all dusted, repaired and ready to buy. This Neverland of thrift stores is already available 24 hours a day from shopgoodwill.com, an Internet flea market that does for nonprofit thrift stores what eBay does for art and antiques. (August 25, 2002)

    Your Personal Phone Info May Not Be Secret
    Phone companies want their customers to believe their personal information is kept lockbox-safe. But privacy groups warn that phone records are vulnerable to anyone with determination and a clever pretext. (April 14, 2002)

    Larger Meter Elevates a Water Bill
    A significant portion of the Albuquerque water and sewer bill is not determined by water use but by water meter size. (January 20, 2002)

    Sometimes Old Loan Is Cheaper
    Low interest rates have homeowners falling over themselves to save money by refinancing. But lenders say some people should stick with what they have. (January 13, 2002)

    AG's Web Site Lets You Verify Charities
    New Mexicans will be able to check out charities through the attorney general's Web site. (December 4, 2001)

    Crossing ATM Border Costs More Each Year
    It costs you about a dime more to use an automated teller machine that is owned by someone other than your bank than it did just two years ago. (April 4, 2001)

    Missing Money? Look Here!
    The state of New Mexico has added two new online services that allow residents to check for unclaimed property or money being held in their name and employees to request repairs at state-owned buildings. (March 4, 2000)


    Household:

    Fan Appreciation
    In just a few years, the humble ceiling fan has gone from silent partner to major fashion statement. (August 10, 2002)

    A Clear Difference
    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who notice windows and those who don't. I never thought about which category I fit into until my aunt's first visit to my new house. (April 21, 2001)

    The Truth Leaks Out
    Replacing a toilet can leave you flush with the thrill of achievement. It can also be a draining experience. (Jan. 15, 2000)


    Government:

    New Mexico To Offer Drivers Online Vision Test
    New Mexico has become the first state to offer motorists an online vision test. And eventually drivers may be able to renew their licenses on the Web, too. (March 28, 2001)

    IRS Program Lets Taxpayers Reduce Debt
    Changes to a longstanding Internal Revenue Service program make it possible for eligible taxpayers to pay what they can on outstanding tax debt and have the rest erased. (March 28, 2001)

    Searchable Business Database Online
    The New Mexico Economic Development Department Web site has expanded to include ePortNM, a searchable database of state business licenses, permits and applications. (July 5, 1999)

    Online Vehicle Registration
    The state Motor Vehicle Division is encouraging New Mexicans to go high-tech when they re-register their cars. (Oct. 20, 1998)


    Travel Help:

    N.M.'s Top Destinations
    Web sites, photos and more

    Journal Reporters Talk Travel
    Here are lots of Journal articles about travel destinations and New Mexico and beyond

    Albuquerque 411
    Information about Albuquerque: If you're lucky enough to get a company transfer to Albuquerque and you need information about the area; or if you're lucky enough to already live in the Duke City and just need a telephone number, fast, here's a guide that will lead to what you need to know about what Albuquerque has to offer.

    For Tourists
    Thinking of taking a trip to New Mexico? Click here first to make the most of your visit to the Land of Enchantment.