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My first month on the School Board was a trial by fire

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 →

Homeless community endorses Juan Blea for school board!

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 →

I am El Hijo del Pueblo

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 time for Santa Fe to trust each other

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 →

Santa Fe Needs to Vote!

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 →

Meet and greet proves Santa Fe is still a community

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 →

Santa Fe School Board Candidate, Juan Blea, to hold meet and greet

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 →

Is there FUN in fundraising?

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 →

An Open Letter to Mayor Alan Webber

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 →

FS2 Supply Co to sponsor the greatest event the Santa Fe Plaza has ever known!

Whoever thinks the plaza isn’t for locals needs to go down there this Thursday, July 18th at 6pm. FS2Supply Co is sponsoring the Santana tribute band, Smooth, in honor of Carlos Santana’s 77th birthday. If you haven’t heard of FS2… Continue Reading →

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