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Is there hope for Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is not completely dead, yet. I believe that there’s still hope. Please understand that I do. But, it’s becoming increasingly depressing to live in Santa Fe. I’m worried that as personal agendas and vendettas continue to seep into… Continue Reading →

Santa Fe: Come together without fear!

Among the most common questions this time of year is, “Are you going to Zozobra?” Usually, the average person in Santa Fe responds with. “Of course!” This year, however, fear has led several people to respond by saying, “No, it’s… Continue Reading →

The truth is, the City of Santa Fe is better for “the change”

The main reason why things don’t change in any given situation is that people might want payoffs associated with a change, but they don’t actually want to work to earn the payoffs. Generally, we can see problems and we can… 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 →

I work(ed) for the City of Santa Fe: Here’s the truth….

{Note: i’ve revised this post to update it with current status and to correct things i said that have long since proved untrue. Anything in bolded text represents a revision} I used to work for the City of Santa Fe… Continue Reading →

To my wife on Mother’s Day…

You know me: I worry. It’s easy for me to get caught up in the fear that comes with being a parent. I obsessively think of all the things that could happen to our Christopher and my stomach will turn… Continue Reading →

Santa Fe NEEDS to support the South-Side Teen Center….

Mayor Webber and Councilor Roman Abeyta are championing a South-Side Teen Center in Santa Fe. To me, this is a visionary project that will positively impact a marginalized sector of my historic city. This teen center is something that all… Continue Reading →

The City of Santa Fe sucks – RIP Triathlon

What really pisses me off about the City of Santa Fe permanently cancelling its triathlon (please see: City calls off event) is that, if it can’t even put on an event, how in the Hell can it be a resource… Continue Reading →

We need Adan Mendoza to be our Sheriff. Here’s why.

The typical politician, to me, shakes a lot of hands and speaks with empty platitudes.  However, Adan Mendoza is not, by any means, a typical politician.  At the La Cienega Valley Association meeting held on June 4th, 2018, Adan presented… Continue Reading →

La Choza Restaurant Really Delivers!

La Choza restaurant doesn’t need any accolades or glowing reviews; it’s always packed. As a Santa Fean, I can attest that there aren’t many great (or even good) New Mexican restaurants that consistently deliver a meal that’s ALMOST close to… Continue Reading →

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