Tag juan blea
The first month of my tenure on the school board has been a literal trial by fire. In the days of yore, those accused of a crime would face a trial of crazy things. For example, the “court” could be… Continue Reading →
In a stunning turn of events, the Juan Blea for School Board campaign has received an unexpected show of support (or at least creative reuse) from members of the local homeless community. Late last week, a campaign sign for Juan… Continue Reading →
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 →
It’s been a lot of work campaigning, even for a “smaller” race such as School Board. I have no clue where I stand in the race, but sometimes it feels ike I have a lot of ground to still cover…. Continue Reading →
The hard truth is that, if I had to bet, Santa Fe has lost trust in its elected and appointed officials. In order to help rebuild trust (IF I’m elected), I hope to hold regular town halls with, not only… Continue Reading →
Mi gente, mi pueblo de Santa Fe: we have a historic opportunity ahead of us. On November 4th, our community will have a chance to participate in a very important local election. Yet for too long, our voter participation has… Continue Reading →
On August 13th, I hosted my first campaign event. Without any doubt, it was an overwhelming success. Not only was it well-attended, but the attendees presented a diverse range of beliefs and interests. To me, for one night and in… 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 →
