Tag: 70s

Return to the ’70s? Today’s housing market has echoes of dark era

High inflation and a disappointing report on economic growth — followed by a sudden drop in stocks late last month — made for a familiar economic combination. These conditions were hallmarks of the 1970s when inflation ran high, leading the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates. The central bank’s measures to tame inflation drove up […]

What was it like watching an eclipse in the 70s?

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — On Monday, millions of people watched the total solar eclipse — whether in-person, on the internet, or on television. 45 years ago, Americans watched an eclipse live on TV for one of the very first times. News anchors were breathless and reporters waxed poetic. Of course, ABC4’s Craig Wirth was […]

ABQ officially hits the 70s for the first time this year

Very spring-like weather moved into New Mexico to wrap up this week. Warm and windy weather will continue through East Weekend before a storm moves in. It was a warm day across much of New Mexico Friday with more areas climbing into the 60s, 70s and 80s. Albuquerque finally reached the 70s for the first […]