August 2, 2021
Growing up in Sunland Park, New Mexico, David Zubia was interested in all things mechanical. He was attentive and asked questions of family and neighbors as they worked on their projects. His curiosity led to challenges and accomplishments.
In middle school, Zubia parlayed his interest in computers and high-fidelity sound into a 10-speed bicycle with a working car stereo complete with cassette player powered by eight D batteries. He also built the rack to hold it. When he was 14, he bought a junked car for $200 and rigged his own hoist with railroad ties and a car jack to remove the engine, which he refurbished while a freshman at Gadsden High School (GHS) in Anthony, New Mexico.
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Skate Birds changing the face of Irish skateboarding
Updated / Friday, 30 Apr 2021
17:13
With outdoor activities set to be the theme of the summer according to the Taoiseach, one pastime is already enjoying a resurgence.
Skateboarding has become increasingly popular during the pandemic, but it s not just the stereotype young, male skateboarder who is behind the boom.
There has been a big increase in women taking up the sport, with one Irish skate crew seeing a surge in numbers. Skate Birds has grown rapidly over the past year, attracting a range of people with its message of diversity and social equity .
Jesse Donnelly is one of the members of Skate Birds
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