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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 →
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 →
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 →
After years of working within our community—building culturally responsive systems, mentoring youth, and honoring the traditions that have shaped Northern New Mexico—I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for the Santa Fe School Board, District 5. I didn’t decide to… Continue Reading →
Whether I’m leading a software development team or counseling someone, I hear myself telling people, “just sit with the feeling for a bit” and I mean it. Negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and even boredom can overwhelm people into… Continue Reading →
I am Juan Blea and after months of waffling, I’ve decided to run for Santa Fe’s school board. Several people who are close to local politics and elections have spoken with me and told me, in no uncertain terms, that… Continue Reading →
Over the last several months, I’ve been contemplating a run for school board. It’s not a simple yes or no question. For me, deciding whether or not to run for school board is loaded with pros and cons.The cons are… Continue Reading →
