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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 →
Rustling rivers have always calmed me. I lose track of the realities I face within the rushing water’s song. A few weeks ago, I brought my sax with me to the river’s edge to practice. I played along with the… 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 →
I’ve been writing, for years, about things I find interesting. A lot of the time, I write about Santa Fe things: politics, restaurants, politics. But those days are done. Especially the politics part. There isn’t anything good for me within… Continue Reading →
This morning, I walked through a deserted and decaying park. Hearing the emptiness enveloped me in sadness. I hoped to clear my head and find some perspective regarding recent events in Santa Fe. But no, I didn’t find perspective. The… 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 →
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 →
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 →
