Category Government
When Eddie Hernandez of Mariachi Azteca and I recorded José Alfredo Jiménez’s “El Hijo del Pueblo” at Swan Park a few days ago (check it out below), it wasn’t just about performing a classic ranchera, it was about expressing my… Continue Reading →
This coming Wednesday, August 13th, 6PM at the Nave Ade Clubhouse (4460 Dancing Ground Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507), I will host a meet and greet such that interested folks can come and discuss their views on the relationship between… Continue Reading →
It’s hard to ask for money, yet i need raise funds. Fundraising isn’t easy. Heck, when I first started out in life, I actually kind of felt guilty on payday. It was weird to me that I could trade my… Continue Reading →
To be honest, stepping into this campaign hasn’t been easy. I don’t see myself as a politician and I’ve never been much of a salesman. But I believe in connection and I want to meet as many people as I… Continue Reading →
After years of working within our community—building culturally responsive systems, mentoring youth, and honoring the traditions that have shaped Northern New Mexico—I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for the Santa Fe School Board, District 5. I didn’t decide to… Continue Reading →
Mayor Webber, my people have endured centuries of rule under Spanish, Mexican, and now American governance, adapting to the ebbs and flows of time through silence and sheer survival. We have learned to persist, not by raising our voices, but… Continue Reading →
I had given up on my beloved city. Extremist ideologies and monied politicians wore on me to the point that I wanted nothing to do with my city. But then, I had lunch with City Council District 1 candidate, Brian… Continue Reading →
Among the most stupid ideas that float within substance abuse and housing circles is that unhoused populations are homogeneous. Guess what? They’re not. At all. As a matter of fact, terms like “wraparound services” and “affordable housing” are stupid as… Continue Reading →
Whether I’m leading a software development team or counseling someone, I hear myself telling people, “just sit with the feeling for a bit” and I mean it. Negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and even boredom can overwhelm people into… Continue Reading →
After spending some time at the Colfax Guitar Shop, it was totally disheartening to read the Santa Fe New Mexican regarding how horrible things are in Santa Fe. Really, between CYFD and late City of Santa Fe audits, it feels… Continue Reading →
