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Ellen Marks

Ellen Marks has been a journalist for more than three decades, including stints in Boise, Idaho, Seattle and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She retired from the Albuquerque Journal three years ago, but continues to do regular assignments for the newspaper.

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Scammers Are Getting Smarter

With the help of artificial intelligence, fraudsters are developing brand new swindles and improving some old ones
August 30, 2023
headshot of a man. Next Avenue, post prison

Post-Prison Life: The Struggle for Older Adults

From learning about smartphones to finding employment and health care, starting over in society isn't easy
April 27, 2023
A person standing next to fully grown stalks of corn. Next Avenue, farming

A New Mexico Farmer's Most Important Crop Might Be the Next Generation

Lorenzo Candelaria’s connection to the land helps him weather climate challenges, while he encourages young people to ‘put their hands in dirt’
October 4, 2022
An older adult calling the bank about a credit card scam. Next Avenue

The 'Scamdemic' is Another Consequence of COVID

Tips on how to avoid falling victim to the 3 top scams: romance, cryptocurrency and imposter scams
April 27, 2022
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Building Skills and a New Friendship — At Ages 96 and 19

Intergenerational relationships can be reciprocal and valuable
April 15, 2022
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