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I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be the grateful holiday, but to me, Valentine’s day is the day through which I can express my deepest gratitude. There is no doubt that my wife is the blessing upon my life that… Continue Reading →
Lately, I’ve been having to remind myself that life, in general, isn’t about outcome. Really, it’s about “fighting the good fight” regardless of how that fight makes a person feel. For me, talking with people about Addiction and substance abuse… Continue Reading →
In attending the rally for AFSCME 3999 President, Gilbert Baca, I came to a realization: Santa Fe is in desperate need of hope. I listened to impassioned speakers talking about the obelisk and and the Mr. Baca’s pending termination from… Continue Reading →
The coolest thing about voting is that it’s like a chip in a game. Our vote is our “buy-in” and provides the same level of voice as everyone else. Yes, I know money buys access to elected officials and yes,… Continue Reading →
I think the time has come for me to give up on local politics. Santa Fe’s political climate is just too confusing for me. When I was a little kid, I had a fascination with comic books. I especially loved… Continue Reading →
Watching paramedics take my wife away in an ambulance sucked. The only thing I could think was, “what if they aren’t paramedics but rather aliens?! What are they doing to her in there?” Just kidding. i was actually scared to… Continue Reading →
Cityhall meets another teen-involved south-side shooting with a symphony of crickets. I don’t really care, anymore, who sits in elected chairs anymore. They’re all the same. Money. Power. Extension of self. Those are the three guiding principles of our local… Continue Reading →
I get so many tips about City of Santa Fe ineptitude that I don’t even want to write about them anymore. Here’s why: writing about the City has become like an MMA fighter beating up an anemic elderly man with… Continue Reading →
Lots of folks send me “tips” and “scoops” about things going on within Santa Fe. Most of the time, the stuff people share with me don’t amount to anything. When I go to the source, there’s always a logical explanation… Continue Reading →
Over the last few days and weeks, I have had dozens of conversations with people regarding the upcoming municipal elections. The majority of the conversations come down to one basic point: The current administration (mayor/council) simply doesn’t care about either… Continue Reading →
