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• A community space: How Pilar Westell has transformed Zendo Coffee into a spot for regulars

  By Ellen Marks| Albuquerque Journal Verified Everything was shut down when the pandemic hit, including Zendo Coffee, but the Downtown-area shop opened its doors every morning to one particular customer. It was an 83-year-old woman who for years had been a regular visitor, arriving every morning to drink an espresso (she brought her own cinnamon), visit with friends and read the newspaper that owner Pilar Westell subscribed to, especially for her.

  By Ellen Marks · Albuquerque Journal

  Apr. 06, 2025

• OPINION: Texted scams are becoming more prevalent

  By Ellen Marks| Albuquerque Journal Verified Some days, it seems like a smartphone is nothing more than a receptacle for texts about a supposed package you never ordered or an overdue highway toll from a distant state or a fundraising appeal for someone you’ve never heard of. This is more than just annoying. People who reported fraud to the Federal Trade Commission last year lost a total of $470 million to bogus text messages like these. kAm(9:=6 6>2:= :? a_ac 4@?E:?F65 E@ 36 E96 >@DE 4@>>@?

  By Ellen Marks · Albuquerque Journal

  Apr. 05, 2025

• A community space: How Pilar Westell has transformed Zendo Coffee into a spot for regulars

  By Ellen Marks| Albuquerque Journal Verified Everything was shut down when the pandemic hit, including Zendo Coffee, but the Downtown-area shop opened its doors every morning to one particular customer. It was an 83-year-old woman who for years had been a regular visitor, arriving every morning to drink an espresso (she brought her own cinnamon), visit with friends and read the newspaper that owner Pilar Westell subscribed to, especially for her.

  By Ellen Marks · Albuquerque Journal

  Apr. 06, 2025

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Albuquerque Journal

The Albuquerque Journal is a daily newspaper based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a history that dates back to 1880. Originally launched as the Golden Gate, it became the Albuquerque Daily Journal later that same year and adopted its current name in 1925. The newspaper is owned by the Journal Publishing Company and is one of the few family-operated newspapers in the United States, currently managed by the Pepperday-Lang family. The Albuquerque Journal publishes a daily edition from Monday to Saturday and a separate Sunday edition. It also produces regional papers, including Journal North, El Defensor Chieftain, Rio Rancho Observer, and Valencia County News-Bulletin. The newspaper has a daily print circulation of 96,825 and serves a broad audience across New Mexico and neighboring states. Its digital presence attracts over 1.6 million unique visitors each month, although print remains its primary focus. The Journal is committed to independent journalism and has a strong emphasis on local news and community issues.