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American hieroglyphics: tattoos can create and reinforce a sense of identity
By Jesse JonesGetting a tattoo can be therapeutic hieroglyphic, chronicling chapters of the wearer's personal myth.... Read more.
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Democrats sweep statewide executive races
By Jesse Jones & Gavin MoughanDemocrats won handily in all five of the statewide offices in New Mexico, not including those of Governor and Lt Governor. ... Read more.
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NM SOS race: A battle to control elections
Republican Audrey Trujillo is challenging incumbent Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver in a contest that demonstrates many of the themes seen nationwide. ... Read more.