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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 →

Vote for Brian Gutierrez in Santa Fe’s District 1 council race.

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 →

Life is no accident, the political world rejected me but…

I sit back and wonder, “is life one big accident?” there are times when I think, yes, it’s all one big random exercise in accidental accidents. But those times usually occur when I’m frustrated or upset about something I either… Continue Reading →

Santa Fe: Vote or we are effeD

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 →

Santa Fe: Vote to have a chip in the game

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 →

It may be time to give up on santa fe politics

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 south-side teen shooting with a symphony of crickets

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 →

Candidates within the upcoming MUNICIPAL election need to wake the eff up

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 →

Weeds suck but are they Santa Fe’s biggest problem?

I get it: Weeds suck. But are they Santa Fe’s biggest problems (as some of local elected officials suggest). Now, weeds among my sworn enemies because I am intensely allergic to them. But, the thing about weeds is that, we… Continue Reading →

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