Grant Has Unexpected Results for ABQ’s Young Men of Color

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Grant Has Unexpected Results for ABQ’s Young Men of ColorBy City AliveSeptember 19, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinProspéro program in Albuquerque gets praise from the Obama Foundation A grant program out of Albuquerque is getting national attention for exceeding expectations. Not only did the Prospéro grantees meet their target goals, the unintended outcomes were even more surprising and impressive. “It’s the most effective …

“Built For Us, By Us”

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“Built For Us, By Us”Photo Credit: Albuquerque Community FoundationBy City AliveJuly 10, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinInstead of another parking lot, the International District is getting a new economic development center focused on supporting aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Q&A with Alex Horton, Director of the International District Economic Development Center Alex Horton graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque’s International District in 2010. …

What does it mean to be an ‘ecosystem’ anyway?

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What does it mean to be an ‘ecosystem’ anyway? The internet is a web. The interstate is an artery. The economy is an ecosystem. For the human brain, explaining complex ideas with analogy and metaphor helps us relate and understand quickly. In the case of the economic metaphor, however, the imagery not only works to explain the complexity of inputs …

UNM’s Partnership with the Air Force Research Lab Is Changing the Future of Aerospace

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UNM’s Partnership with the Air Force Research Lab Is Changing the Future of Aerospace Photo from the UNM Newsroom.At this very moment, there’s a tower on Sandia Crest sending experimental, high frequency microwaves across the city. Using frequencies outside the range of conventional electronics, this tower is used to collect data on potential electromagnetic signals for future space communications.It’s a …