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To the Editor: as how hard we resist. Reaching out to Bitter Fruit: Ill Will Lingers after La Montaita Leadership Change
Better a serious and edgy biweekly Republicans hasnt worked for the past
than a watered-down weekly eight years. They are never going to BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI | dennis@freeabq.com
imitation of the Alibi. change. The battle will be to bring back
Patricia Mathews
Editors Note: Even some of our most
loyal readers havent realized we went
Democrats who have lost hope. This
means all out war on every level. Our T he mood at La Montaita Co-op these days is
anything but cooperative.
Since late last year, when the Take Back the
country is at stake.
weekly last October. Co-op movement gained a majority on the co-ops
Carl Weik
board through an election and board resignations,
To the Editor: To the Editor: the anger that preceded the election seems to have
Regarding Welcome to Chaos, intensified.
Recently a small group ventured to
[Feb 1-7 issue], while I appreciate One of the co-ops old-guard members accused
the White House to present their case to
comments from Dan Vukelich that the the newbies of being insane narcissists, while
fight global warming. Who were these
name Donald Trump will appear another charges that theyre behaving like the very
daring radicals and what did they hope
without the title, I feel even that is corporatists they complained about. Worse, they
to accomplish in a political climate
giving too much attention to him. claim the new board wants to turn the co-op into a
where the EPA is in the crosshairs for
Might I suggest the more simple #45? club where only wealthy elitists can afford to shop.
I feel it gives the reader information massive budget and staffing cuts? Were
The new board president, Elise Wheeler, fires
to know who you are writing about, they a band of idealistic millennials?
back by saying that the previous administrators of
without calling attention to his title, nor Tree-hugging wannabe hippies?
the co-op spent too much money on unnecessary
giving unwanted attention to his name Actually, this group was led by three executive positions, approved a cushy consulting
(with all its negative connotations). A former Republican Treasury secretar- contract with an insider and gave raises to execu-
similar circumstance happened with ies: Henry Paulson, James Baker, and tives even as the co-op was losing money.
#43, and it was soon clear to the public George Shultz. As part of the Climate In early February, the new board basically fired
who was being addressed. Leadership Council, these men rec- Executive Director Dennis Hanley and his top
Dave Bagley ognize that global warming must be assistant. Technically, they said, Hanley wasnt
addressed to ensure a healthy and fired because his position was eliminated. That
To the Editor: prosperous future for the human race. led long-time co-op member Martha Whitman to
This is a response to the column Their solution is a tax on carbon accuse the new board for acting like profiteering
written by Bill Hume on the confir- sources, with the proceeds returned to corportatists it ran against.
mation of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. the American public as a quarterly div- What all these changes mean for the future of the
Supreme Court. Mr. Hume seems to idend to offset price increases from the 40-year-old, 16,000-member co-op isnt clear. Wilmer Velasquez stocks the produce counter at La Montaitas
think that since Democrats dont have tax. Why this approach? It would lower Wheeler said the board will conduct a thorough
Nob Hill store, 3500 Central Ave. SE. Photo: Johnny Vizcaino
the numbers to stop this nomination carbon emissions, accelerate our move financial audit of La Montaitas operations before
why not take the High Road and not Whitman said, adding that new board members We really have to wait until that [the audit]
toward a clean energy economy, send deciding whether to close its West Side store or to
be viewed as obstructionists. refused to attend a seminar to train new members comes back. We would not anticipate anything in
a strong market signal to businesses make changes to its distribution center.
I couldnt disagree more. It is widely and that they took down a YouTube video of De- the next couple of months. We will have options
to aid strategic planning, and prevent The harshest criticism for the new board came
known that from the beginning of Pres- cembers contentious board meeting. In addition, to present to the membership, Wheeler said. It is
price shock to consumers. from former board member Tammy Parker, who
ident Obamas first victory, the Repub- resigned in December. She said the new board Whitman said the new board members havent told not going to be a board decision; it is a membership
This market-driven approach also co-op members that the organizations finances had
licans did everything possible to block members made her nauseous. decision.
presents an attractive opportunity to stabilized after losing $308,000 in fiscal year 2016.
his efforts to get any legislation passed. The co-op is going to hell in a handbasket Wheeler also said that new board members didnt
reduce and streamline regulations that During the first quarter
The political price they paid for this because weve got a board full of insane narcissists, attend an orientation
would no longer be necessary. Poli- of the current fiscal year,
kind of obstruction was zero. Our own and that cant go anywhere good, Parker said. Its because it was scheduled
Democratic leadership gave Obama tics has been dominated for too long
elitism. Its people who have enough money that the co-op broke even, Wheeler said the board will at inconvenient times and
by stonewalling without any viable
only lukewarm support largely because
alternatives offered. This is a shining
they can go ahead and say, I want the perfect food and during the second conduct a thorough financial audit because the material was
they lacked a certain anatomical feature quarter it posted a slight
called a spine. Because of this lack of example of the right way to tackle a
store to shop at. I just want it to be there for me. No
profit, Whitman said.
of La Montaitas operations available online.
one else can eat there. She said the board
leadership, much of the Democratic complex problem.
Its a disjointed group of people who never The cash flow is coming before deciding whether to close canceled its contract
base simply gave up, didnt bother to Ed Juddo should have gotten into power in the first place. back, so there is no emer- its West Side store with CDS because it was
get involved or even vote. It is so incredibly dysfunctional. I was getting gency, she said. unneeded and was too
To the Editor: Wheeler said the new
The election of Donald Trump nauseous thinking about having to go back to a expensive and that the
It seems clear by now that Donald boards management
changed all that. As soon as the Dem- meeting and sitting with those people. co-ops policies required two board members to
Trump has an extremely limited under- reorganization will save the co-op $300,000 a year
ocratic base saw that Trump as a presi- Whitman, who has been involved in the co-op attend one of CDSs policy conferences every year.
dent was going to be no different than standing of the political world where in salaries and will put the organization on the road
since it was formed in 1976, said Hanleys firing The contract was more than $10,000, and it was
Trump the candidate, they arose from he finds himself, but he is correct in to profitability. She added that she couldnt discuss
smacked of the very corporatism the Take Back the flat rate, Wheeler said. They were consulting on
their slumber. We are now seeing a new realizing that the news media presents the co-ops current finances.
Co-op people campaigned against. how to understand policy governance. I have a
and invigorated Democratic electorate a grave threat to his impulsive, undisci- During the run-up to last years board elections,
Theyre using the corporate tactics of eliminating problem with having to have a consulting group
that is willing to march, protest, make plined style of governance. positions. Its interesting in that they accused us the Take Back the Co-op movement blasted the
One of the earliest American critiques explain policies.
phone calls, and do anything possible of being corporate and that now they are acting in existence of the West Side store, saying it wasnt
of the political scene was named for a It looks like the bitterness at the co-op wont end
to stop the Trump agenda. that same manner, Whitman said. They have no profitable and constituted a drag on the co-ops
quality which he should truly fear if he any time soon. During Decembers board meeting,
What is happening today in the interest in our history and in the way we have done finances. Some members of the insurgency ques-
has any shred of self-awareness at all: board member Greg Gould expressed his opinion
streets is not because of our weak lead- things. tioned the need for the co-ops distribution cen-
Common Sense by Thomas Paine. about the situation.
ers, but in spite of it. The base wants Whitman said the new board has junked a ter, which allows local farmers to sell their food
It is reassuring that you have includ- Fear is driving the decision-making process,
Democrats in the House and Senate contract it had with CDS Consulting Co-op. Shes throughout the state.
to fight every Trump nominee, every ed this idea in your mission statement. Wheeler, a retired Air Force veteran, said the Gould said. We need to find a way of communicat-
a CDS consultant and was paid under the contract
appointee, every executive order, and Your papers good works are greatly the firm had with the co-op. board will make decisions on what to do about the ing with each other. Fear is making us crazy.
every one of his stupid tweets. appreciated. The new board has also told staff that they cant West Side store and the distribution center only Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor at
It doesnt matter if we lose as much Joe Skenandore go to any national co-op conferences this year, after getting the audit of the co-ops operations. ABQ Free Press Weekly.
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RAYMOND LUKE, JR. AND BRYAN TERRELL CLARK PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS.
requires careful work using an apple To roll the grape leaves, place a small cylinder (a bit smaller than a wine cork) of the will feature traditional Italian
mixture on the leaf near the stem. Fold the sides in, then roll up, much like making a dishes and a full liquor license. worth the listen. with a heartfelt lament.
corer. Ideally, a cylinder of the vegeta-
burrito. Lone Pions trio is made up of Jor- Feliz Ano and El Potosino shine
ble will pull out easily, leaving a thin
is foreign is no reason to dismiss it. What exactly is being doubled, tripled and quadrupled? Why
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Albuquerque and Bernalillo a stage. After my 17 years here, its Lone Pion plays all over New
So, this week Im beginning a series examining the Belgian styles, singles of course, although youre not likely to find one of those in
County. The extension grants a full obligatory, its the soundtrack that Mexico and beyond. Theyre headed
so that if you, like me, arent sure what youre getting into when an American brewery. Singles are small beers with low alcohol
additional year to March 1, 2018. New Mexico sounds like whenever to Chicago briefly this week, then
you drop by Monks Corner or Duel, you can study up beforehand. content and thus never very popular in the consumer market.
Popejoy Hall
Dubbels are a brown ale with an ABV in the 6-8% range. Beet sug- This is the second extension of this a few dozen or a few thousand of us playing their CD release party at San
Abbey ales ar, often used in Belgian ales, is caramelized for this style, imparting type for this legislation. gather for something. Miguel Mission in Santa Fe, Satur-
The unique characteristics of modern Belgian styles owe their both color and a raisiny flavor. Gregs vocals are pointed and well day, Feb. 25, followed by a jaunt to
inception to the Catholic Church, which allowed abbeys to brew Quadruples are pretty much just doubled up dubbels were Senator George delivered, Jordan is a fantastic fiddle Missouri, then back at the Marble
beer for fundraising purposes starting in the 12th century. talking ABV that goes into barley wine territory (around 12%). Muoz and accordion player, and Noahs Taproom on March 11.
Over the intervening years, Trappist monasteries emerged as the
most famous of the Belgian brewing abbeys, and today enjoy a great
Theyre also called Belgian strong dark ales.
Trippels are a bit different in that they dont typically caramelize
(Dem., Gallup) proposed a state
tax on junk food at gas stations
bass keeps things moving smoothly.
Das Felices gets its start with the
Bradley T. Schuman is a pop culture nerd
with too many records and opinions.
February 28 March 5
deal of prestige. Theres only one authentic Trappist ale producer in the beet sugars, resulting in a more cidery flavor, a golden color and peppy instrumental El Borrachito
the U.S. and it aint in New Mexico, so we Albuquerque residents and grocery stores. The proposed
a higher ABV than the dubbel. and continues to chirp along until
must instead be satisfied with locally concocted Abbey ales.
Abbey ales are brewed in the style of Trappist ales, but lack the Ty Bannerman is a beer drinker, co-host of the City on the Edge
tax in SB416 would impose a
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Locally, Monks Ale is affiliated with Christ in the Desert chitas flings you back into blistering
All three specialize in Belgian styles Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. fiddle at a frantic tempo.
Monastery near Abiqui, though the beer is brewed at a facility and typically offer one or more of the abbey ales.
in Moriarty.
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Strong Reactions to Political Art Installation From Our Own Lego Batman Perhaps
BY JOHNNY VIZCAINO
Backyard to the the Best Bat Film
I n the few days following its activation from
downtown Albuquerque, He Will Not Divide
Us, the Shia LeBeouf-related performance artwork
controversial incidents sur-
rounding the installation,
wont undermine the intended
Worlds Stage BY DAVID LYNCH | film@freeabq.com
Local Auditions in One Place ABQ Theater Conquers Jewish Sketches Fun,
British Comedy Heartwarming
BY ASHLEY KURTZ | theater@freeabq.com BY ASHLEY KURTZ
Screen
W est End Productions is the
newest theater company to join
Albuquerques community, and its
I ts safe to say that
Oy! is an interest-
ing experience. The
goal is to perform exclusively British series of sketches ex-
MALE theater. Its first production of the 2017 plore what it means to
Open Ethnicity, 50-70 Ruby season, She Stoops to Conquer, is an be Jewish everything
Paperless
March 4-5
excellent start to the year. from Eve and Adam
Santa Fe Directed by Joe Feldman, She and the apple, to a
Send resume and headshot to Stoops to Conquer is the tale of a lesbian Jewish woman
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daughter, Kate (Jessica Osbourne) Hanukah.
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Pieces of a Dream stooping to conquer (or in other Despite the helpful
Auditions in Santa Fe words, becoming common) the Yiddish word bank in
Send headshot and resume to bashful, awkward, blushing nobleman
the program, Oy!
srlomatthews@gmail.com Charles Marlow, played by Tim E. Courtesy Aux Dog Theater
George A. Williams went a bit over my
Riley. The whole thing goes belly-up
Open ethnicity, 18+ Various head. Not all of it, of answers to questions about life.
because of Mr. Hardcastles mischie- courtship of Constance Neville, cousin
Hyde Park course, but to a Gentile, some of the Even though some of the humor
Albuquerque/Santa Fe vous stepson Tony Lumpkin to Kate. They plan for a dramatic escape humor felt stereotypical. I should say, escaped me, it was fun, and the
Send resume and headshot to (Tim Crofton). to elope but are, of course, dragged into
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the confusing mess.
PAID positions available
one misstep after another, all starting people, and I dont know them well, learned some Yiddish words, so thats
Ashley Kurtz is a freelance theater critic. so my view might be off.
Open ethnicity, 40s Franklin with Tonys lie that the Hardcastle a plus.
home is an inn. It is still enjoyable, though, with the
Untitled sci-fi feature
Filming in March/April, 2017 Comedic standouts are the two Lon- ridiculously over-the-top scenarios,
See this wonderfully English classic Oy! runs through March 5 at
Send resume and headshots to doners, Marlow and Hastings. Hast- such as God vs. Humanity in divorce
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Santa Fe
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Greek accent
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Breathalyzer? Queen Elizabeth II has been put in a BY CARRIE BOOTH Wooly I Daily Mail. The buf- voracious caterpillars
were destroying up to
Figaro. The man had used his wifes
very difficult position. In a debate falo has a best buddy, iPhone to call for an Uber ride once,
Concern over Donald Trumps state- Harvard University scientists say they
ments and actions in his first month
in office is spilling over to town hall
in Parliament, Labor Party Minister
Danny Lammy said, We didnt do
this for Kennedy. We didnt do this for
R ecent research from UNM points
to the possibility that many health
issues may be related to a rarely ex-
sick persons gut through an intestinal
tube. This allows the gut microbiota
from the healthy person to colonize
plan to resurrect a revised version
of the wooly mammoth about two
a 9-month-old wolf
pup. Sherron Bridges
makes clothing from
84,000 acres of crop-
land a week. No one
knows how the fall
then signed out, but subsequent rides
were reported by the company back to
her phone.
meetings being held by members of years from now using a gene-editing
the pounds of buffalo armyworm, which is
Congress. Ever since the election,
Truman. We didnt do this for Reagan. plored section of the body our gut. that of the sick person. It is a common technique. The animal will be a cross
hair Wild Thing sheds native to South Amer-
Road plow
But for this man, after seven days, Dr. Joe Alcock has been studying the treatment performed frequently at between the mammoth and an Asian
I have felt like a passenger in a car each year. ica, made it across Tennessee legislators were debating a
we say, Please come, and we will effects of the tiny organisms living in UNMH. elephant. The U.K. newspaper the
thats being driven by a drunk driver, the Atlantic Ocean. A bill to immunize drivers against civil
said an attendee at a joint town hall
lay on everything because we are so our intestines to learn how they inter- Gut microbiota may also have an ef- Guardian reported the hybrid will be Trump fans female moth can lay prosecution if they hit protesters on
desperate for your company?... I am act with the foods we eat, the drugs fect on the foods we eat, and our sleep more of an elephant exhibiting some High school students a public road while exercising due
held last week by Sen. Tim Scott and as many as 2,000 eggs,
ashamed that it has come to this. At we take and how we sleep. patterns may alter it in ways that mammoth traits, such as smaller ears, at Connellsville, Pa., care. Protesters have no right to
Rep. Mark Sanford, two South Caro- which has led some ar-
a minimum, critics want Trumps visit We carry in our bodies approxi- could make us more or less healthy. hairy body, and subcutaneous fat. The southeast of Pittsburgh, chanted racial be in the middle of the road or our
lina Republicans. Shouting occurred eas to be infested by as many as many
downgraded from a state visit to an mately 30 trillion microbes that Some microbes have specialized mammophant, as the researchers slurs, plus Build that wall! and Get highways for their own safety and
at a town hall held by Utah GOP Rep. as 1,000 caterpillars per square meter.
official visit, which would eliminate is, bacteria, fungi, protozoans and nutrient needs and do better depend- are calling it, will be adaptable to a them out of here at the Black players the safety of the traveling public,
Jason Chaffetz, which led the Utah As much as 40 percent of Zambias
the need for the queen to greet him viruses called microbiota. Alcock ing on what we eat. cold climate. The scientists will use on the opposing basketball team. The corn crop likely will be lost. It has Republican state Sen. Bill Ketron told
Republican state chairman to urge and put him up at Kensington Palace. studies those that live in our gut by There are as many nerves in our DNA from the remains of a frozen chanting students wore camouflage come in like one of the 10 plagues of a local TV station. The bill was intro-
that states congressional delegation A sign spotted at a recent protest examining samples of poop. wooly mammoth.
gut as there are in our brains, so baseball caps and flannel shirts with the Bible, a Zimbabwean farmer told duced days after a car ran into people
not hold in-person events. Theres outside Prime Minister Theresa Mays Often, gut microbiota is helpful. sleeves cut off as part of the schools at a Nashville protest against Donald
a pattern here that the political left, home at 10 Downing Street in London Microbes help to create vitamins and
these microbes have both the means Wooly II Hick Night theme. One of the
South Africas Sunday Times.
Trumps travel ban.
and motive to make us crave and
primarily the Democratic members read God save the queen from the help us gain nutrients from what we A Texas couple lets their 2,100-pound students was holding a Trump-Pence Oops
and organized affiliates, lost at the fascist tangerine. consume. Having a large diversity of
eat certain foods. A paper published pet buffalo have free rein in their campaign sign. Its bringing us to A French mans claim that a bug in the March for science
ballot box, and, as a result, theyre by Alcock argues that it is possible house, where he watches TV and lets Rush Holt, of the American Associa-
microbes is particularly helpful when tears to see the hatred, the mother of Uber smartphone app destroyed his
that, in the case of obesity, unhealthy
taking the fight to the streets, said A fan in it comes to protecting us from disease.
food cravings may be caused by gut
them know when its time to go out- one of the Black players told a local marriage goes to court next month. tion for the Advancement of Science,
James Evans, the GOP chairman. Last side. Wild Thing was best man at The man wants $48 million because said members of the organization
week, rather than hold an in-person
Africa For example, some patients come
microbiota. Ronald and Sherron Bridges wedding
newspaper.
Uber rides he took in the French are standing up for science. He
into the ER with extreme cases of
town hall, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Donald
life-threatening diarrhea caused by
When we eat, not only are we tak- at their ranch 50 miles east of Dallas. Armyworms Riviera were tracked by his wife, who said there is growing concern among
Pearce, who represents Southern New Trumps poli- ing in nutrients for our own bodies, When he was tame we decided that A plague of fall armyworm cater- from the timing of the trips suspected researchers that science is being dis-
Clostridium difficile, better known as
Mexico, organized a telephone town cies are finding we are also sharing some of those he really deserved a room in our pillars is devouring corn crops in he was having an affair. Theres a regarded by Donald Trump. Scientists
C. diff. This organism takes over when
hall, which drew an editorial rebuke favor with at nutrients with our microbes, Alcock house where he could come in and Zambia, Namibia, Malawi, Zimba- function to disconnect the session but from across the U.S. plan to march in
a large portion of gut microbiota gets
least one for- said. He said he is currently studying eat and sleep if he wanted, Sherron bwe, Mozambique and South Africa. the session was not disconnected, his Washington, D.C., on April 22, BBC
from the Albuquerque Journal. wiped out by antibiotics.
eign head of state. Zimbabwe leader what effect staying up late has on gut Bridges told the U.K. newspaper the Reports early last month indicated the lawyer told the French newspaper Le News reported.
Interestingly, the best treatment for
Mentally ill? Robert Mugabe supports Trump,
according to the BBC. When it comes a C. diff infection a fecal transplant, microbiota and is collecting samples
The shrink who wrote the book on which takes a sample of a healthy for the study.
to Donald Trump ... talking of Amer-
narcissistic personality disorder says persons poop and transplants it into a Carrie Booth is a freelance journalist.
ican nationalism, well America for
Donald Trump doesnt have it. He
America, America for Americans on
may be a world-class narcissist, but
this doesnt make him mentally ill,
that we agree. Zimbabwe for Zimba-
bweans, said Mugabe, who has run
Legislative Update
because he does not suffer from the Zimbabwe since 1980. The 93-year-old COMPILED BY ABQ FREE PRESS WEEKLY STAFF
distress and impairment required dictator said he is happy that Trump
to diagnose mental disorder, Dr.
Allen Frances wrote in a letter to the
New York Times. His letter followed
beat Hillary Clinton, whom he said
would have hit Zimbabwe with H ere are some updates from the
New Mexico Legislature, which
convened on Jan. 17 and will adjourn
Fe New Mexican reported that a bill
co-sponsored by House Speaker Brian
Egolf, a Santa Fe Democrat, would
sanctions.
one signed by 33 other psychiatrists, at noon on March 22: boost the statewide minimum hourly
pathologists and social workers who Sweden Border wall
wage to $9.25 from $7.50, less of an in-
warned, We believe that the grave crease than some Democrats proposed.
Donald Trump has backpedaled on a A State House committee voted to pass
emotional instability indicated by Mr. Bills pre-filed before the Legislature
comment many took to mean he had a bill that would prohibit the state in
Trumps speech and actions makes convened sought increases to between
made up a terrorism event in Sweden. aiding in the construction of a wall
him incapable of serving safely as $10.10 and $15 an hour with annual
As Trump discussed his travel ban at a between the United States and Mexico
president. Frances disagreed. It is cost-of-living increases. Some Repub-
rally this past Saturday in Florida, he and bar the sale or use of state land
a stigmatizing insult to the mentally licans argued that $9.25 an hour is
said, Weve got to keep our country for such a wall, nmpoliticalreport.com still too high. The bill would also raise
ill (who are mostly well behaved and safe. You look at whats happening in reported. The bill passed the House the hourly minimum wage for tipped
well meaning) to be lumped with Mr. Germany. You look at whats hap- State Government, Indian and Veter- employees such as waitresses to $3.70
Trump (who is neither), he wrote. pening last night in Sweden. Sweden, ans Affairs Committee with all four from $2.13. It advanced to the House
who would believe this? Sweden. Republicans voting against. Albuquer- Judiciary Committee.
Trump visit They took in large numbers. Theyre que Democratic Rep. Javier Martinez,
In Britain, 1.85 million people signed having problems like they never one of the bills sponsors, said a wall Budget, taxes
an online petition urging Parliament thought possible. Trump later said he wouldnt prevent undocumented House Democrats advanced a
to withdraw a government invitation was referring to a rise in crime in Swe- immigration. $6.1 billion budget with $265 million
to Donald Trump to visit Britain. Lord den attributable to immigrants. Few in tax increases to the House floor,
Peter Ricketts, administrative head were mollified by that explanation. Minimum wage which prompted Republican
of the British Foreign Office from Former Swedish Foreign Minister A proposal to raise New Mexicos Gov. Susana Martinez, who opposes
2006-2010, questioned whether Trump Carl Bildt tweeted, Sweden? Terror minimum wage not surprisingly drew any tax increases, to warn that if the
was deserving of the exceptional attack? What has he been smoking? opposition from business organizations tax increases survived the Senate,
honor of a state visit. He argued that Questions abound. and workers rights groups. The Santa shed veto them.
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Coln: Education too Important to Leave Solely to APS Local Briefs A CALL FOR THE ELECTION OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BERNALILLO COUNTY WARD
AND PRECINCT OFFICERS AND ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
COMPILED BY ABQ FREE PRESS WEEKLY STAFF
BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI | dennis@freeabq.com In accordance with DPNM State rule 9-2.D a Call is hereby issued for a meeting of the County Central Committee as shown
ART schools, Quezeda said. The schools below. Ward/Precinct officers and Members of the County Central Committee will be elected at Ward Meetings as follows:
WARD AND PRECINCT ELECTIONS, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017, VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
head administrator, Chris Jones,
F or Brian Coln, the mayors race is personal and We have to make sure that the district attorney, The legal battle to stop Mayor Richard WARDS 10A & B - 10AM Atrisco Heritage HS Cafeteria D, 10800 Dennis Chavez SW
Berrys $126 million Albuquerque acknowledged that the organization WARDS 11A, B & C - 10:30AM ABQ/BC Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW
a chance for him to give back to a community the police department and the court system are had problems, but said they could be
WARDS 12A & B - 10:30AM ABQ/BC South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW
that he says has given him so much in such a short working more closely together, Coln said. The Rapid Transit project has ended. On WARDS 13A & B - 12PM Atrisco Heritage Academy HS, 10800 Dennis Chavez SW
Feb. 21, attorneys who represented fixed. We could fix everything in the WARDS 14A - 10AM; B & C - 1PM Rio Grande HS Cafeteria, 2300 Arenal SW
time. recidivism rates are high and through the roof. The audit; we just need more time, Jones WARD 15A - 11AM El Bruno Restaurant, 8806 4th Street NW
Colns parents bought him to New Mexico from roof is on fire, and no one is bringing a fire hose. ART opponents dismissed their WARD 15B - 10AM North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel NE
lawsuit that had sought to derail ART. said. APS Board member Annalee WARDS 16A, - 1 PM; B & C - 10AM West Mesa HS Cafeteria, 6701 Fortuna NW
the Bronx as an infant, and for many of his years he You have to have communication between all the Maestas, director of the charter school, WARD 17A & B - 10AM Valley HS Cafeteria, 1505 Candelaria NW
The dismissal came after ART oppo-
lived in Section 8 housing in Los Lunas. Because of stakeholders. was ousted as its director last summer
WARDS 17C - 12PM North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel NE
nents had suffered four defeats at the WARDS 18A & B - 10AM, C & D - 1PM Highland HS Cafeteria, 4700 Coal SE
New Mexicos social safety nets, Coln has risen out For me, its getting the right people around the after a state audit found she allegedly WARDS 19A & C - 10AM Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Hall, 510 San Pedro SE
hands of federal judges. The lawsuit,
of poverty and has become a lawyer, entrepreneur table. There are a lot of things we can agree on. We charged the school for rug cleaning
WARD 19B - 1PM Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Hall, 510 San Pedro SE
which was filed last spring, claimed WARD 20A - 10AM ABQ/BC Lomas/Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE
and a political figure. Nine months ago, he and his tend to start from the outside and about issues that that she had done at her home. She WARD 20B - 10AM Manzano Mesa MC, 501 Elizabeth SE
that the Federal Transit Administra-
wife, Aleli, sent their son, Rafael, to Georgetown push people away from the table. I like to start on said at the time she planned to contest
WARDS 21A & B - 12PM Manzano Mesa MC, 501 Elizabeth SE
tion erred when it gave the city a pass WARD 22A - 10:30AM; B - 12PM ABQ/BC Tijeras Library, 1 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras
University on a Presidents Scholarship. areas that we agree on. her removal. WARDS 23A, B & C - 10AM Cibola HS Cafeteria, 1510 Ellison NW
on having to do a full-blown environ-
Unlike at least three other mayoral candidates, WARD 24A - 10AM Eldorado HS Cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery NE
mental study on ARTs impact on the Beer WARDS 24B & C - 11AM ABQ/BC Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE
Coln said he wouldnt immediately fire APD Chief neighborhoods it will pass through. WARD 25A - 1PM Del Norte HS Library, 5323 Montgomery NE
I didnt fall through the cracks Gorden Eden. A federal judge in Albuquerque sided
Albuquerques craft brewery scene is WARD 25B - 10:30AM ABQ/BC Erna Ferguson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE
On day one [as mayor], that is the first meeting I growing and starting to get national WARD 25C - 1PM Plumbers & Pipefitters, 510 San Pedro SE
because a lot of organizations and have [with Eden]. Anyone who has devoted them-
with the city and the FTA, and so did attention. The website VinePair.com
WARDS 26A & B - 10:30AM ABQ/BC Unser Library, 8081 Central NW
WARDS 27A - 12PM; B & C - 2PM North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel NE
the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Ap-
a lot of individuals stood in the gap selves to public service deserves to have a sit-down peals. The FTA still hasnt approved
said that Albuquerque is one of the WARD 28A & C - 10AM Eldorado HS Cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery NE
WARD 28B - 10AM Manzano Mesa MC, 501 Elizabeth SE
Mayoral candidate Brian Coln with their new boss, Colon said. To get political six best new cities for beer to visit this WARDS 29A & B - 10AM; 29C - 1PM Volcano Vista HS Library, 8100 Rainbow NW
the ART project or the $69 million the year. New Mexico is coming into its WARDS 30A & B - 10AM; 30C - 1PM Del Norte HS Cafeteria, 5323 Montgomery NE
points by saying his head is on the chopping block is city wants in federal funds to build it. WARDS 31A & B - 1PM Eldorado HS Cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery NE
For me, its very personal, Coln said of his not my approach. Thats not to say that I can see any own as a beer state, and Albuquerque CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE MEETING, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6 PM
New police digs will soon be one of the next hot beer UNM Law School, Room 2401, 1117 Stanford NE
mayoral run. Im looking at it through the lens of conversation where it ends well, but he deserves that RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 6 PM
cities to travel to (no pun intended),
someone who was the first in his family to go to professional courtesy. The International District will soon be UNM Law School, Room 2401, 1117 Stanford NE
VinePair said. There are now 21 COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING, Saturday, April 8, 2017,
college. I was the beneficiary of several government getting a new police station. The city
Education breweries in the city, and while not Registration 11:30AM - 12:45AM FIRM; Call to Order, 1PM IBEW Union Hall, 4921 Alexander Blvd NE
assistance programs. Im the first in my family to Brian Coln said cutting Albuquerques crime rate is buying a four-acre piece of property The County Central Committee (CCC) meeting shall be for the purpose of electing officers of the DPBC and members
will be his top priority. all are worth traveling to, most of
break the cycle of poverty, and as a result of that, my Coln said all public officials, from the mayor at Kathryn and San Mateo, and later
of the State Central Committee (SCC), and conducting other business pertaining to the DPBC.
them are conveniently located along The meeting is open to all registered Democrats of Bernalillo County, but only qualified members of the CCC may vote
son is someone who will never know those govern- to city councilors, need to be held accountable for meetings. There is a seat at the end of the table for this year, or early next year, construc- (State Rule 9-2-C). No Person may hold more than three (3) proxies at one time (State Rule 9-2.E.)
I-25. Must-see breweries: La Cumbre DONE THIS 22nd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017 FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BERNALILLO COUNTY,
ment assistance programs. public education. The issue is too important to be the mayor, and Im going to be in it. If a councilor tion should begin on a new Southeast
Brewing Company, Bosque Brewing, NEW MEXICO, BY: Ana Canales, County Chair Democratic Party of Bernalillo County
I didnt fall through the cracks because a lot of or- left to just the Albuquerque Public Schools and that says, This is the mayors project, Im going to stand Area Command headquarters. City
Tractor Brewing Company, and Mar-
ganizations and a lot of individuals stood in the gap. he will appoint a chief education officer to deal with beside them so they can direct questions to me. Councilor Patrick Davis said the land
ble Brewery.
l
I truly feel a debt of gratitude to this community. APS, he said. is being bought with more than $1
v a
Historically, mayors have always gotten a pass Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor at million in gross receipts tax revenue Airbnb
Coln said there are three main issues for his
a
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n
campaign: crime, the economy and education. All when it comes to education. If theres a problem bonds. The new facility will replace The so-called sharing economy is
r
the current Southeast Area Command
Ca 2017
three are interlinked, he said, and the way to solve with education, theyve said thats not in their sand- booming in New Mexico, especially
them will be by business people, educators and law box, Coln said. But when youve got 80,000 to building a mile away at Louisiana and when it comes to Airbnb, an online
enforcement officials to work together. 100,000 students relying on APS, it is inappropriate Countdown to Kathryn. Davis said APD was sched- marketplace that lets individuals use
Coln calls himself the happy warrior an a New Mayor uled to replace the current substation
in 2029, but accelerated the process
their homes as vacation rentals. Ac-
cording to Airbnb, New Mexico now
homage to the late Vice President Hubert Humphrey
and believes he can bring diverse groups together When youve got April 1, noon: Deadline for candidates when the land farther west became has 2,300 active hosts, which is up 60
to solve those problems. 80,000 to 100,000 students seeking public financing to submit their available. Davis said APD has the percent from a year ago. Those hosts
money to build the new substation in had 119,000 guest arrivals in 2016, a
Public safety relying on APS, it is inappropriate qualifying donations its capital improvements budget. 110 percent increase from 2015. And,
I have been to about 30 neighborhood associa- for the mayor to walk away April 28: Deadline for mayoral candidates to those hosts are making an average
La Promesa of $5,100 a year by renting out their
tion and coalition meetings, and the No. 1 issue is Coln submit their petition signatures to the clerks office Four city and county elected officials properties for approximately 37 nights
public safety, he said. We used to be able to talk
are urging the states Public Education a year.
in Albuquerque about knowing somebody who had for the mayor to walk away. Aug. 4: First day that mayoral and council Commission to keep the troubled
been the victim of property crime. Now you know If as a mayor Im not deeply involved with the candidates can begin planting and plastering La Promesa Leaning Center char- Womens rights
what we say? Either I have been a victim of property education and delivery system, Im not doing my ter school open. Bernalillo County
campaign signs around town The Albuquerque branch of the
crime or someone in my immediate family has been job. Commissioners Debbie OMalley Party for Socialism and Liberation
a victim of property crime. Aug. 9: City clerk certifies candidates for and Steven Michael Quezeda, and
Economic development is organizing a march and rally on
the ballot Albuquerque City Councilors Ken Wednesday, March 8, to commem-
Coln said he will spread the good news about Sanchez and Klarissa Pea said on orate International Womens Day.
Unlike at least three other Albuquerque, its businesses and its residents. Aug. 15: Last day for candidates to withdraw from Feb. 21 that the PEC should give La Hundreds are expected to show
mayoral candidates, Coln said Its about me being the best ambassador the city Promesa more time to fix its financial
he wouldnt immediately fire
has ever had, Coln said. Its about being able to
tell the world that we are one of the most dynamic,
the race. Also, the filing day for write-in candidates
problems. In a recent audit of the
up to voice opposition to attacks on
reproductive rights, sexism in the February 24-25
Aug. 29: First day for absentee ballots school, State Auditor Tim Keller said home and workplace, mass inequality,
APD Chief Gorden Eden diverse, culturally enriched places in America. When tobe issued its bookkeeping was a mess. Based on anti-LGBTQ bigotry, deportations and 7:30 pm
we tell our story and tell it well, we enjoy success. that audit, the PEC voted on Feb. 10 to imperialist, warmongering policies
To help reduce crime, Coln said hed get the Im tired of being at the top of all the bad lists and Sept. 13: Early voting begins begin a license revocation proceeding that devastate women around the Albuquerque Journal Theatre
police department up to 1,100 officers, work on the bottom of the good ones. against the school. Quezeda said that world, the party said in a statement.
reducing poverty, getting better treatment for people And finally, Coln said he wont hide from resi- Sept. 29: Early and absentee voting ends closing La Promesa would affect the The rally and march will start at the $17, $22, $27
with mental illnesses and get law enforcement dents or from city councilors. schools 400 students and give them UNM Bookstore at Cornell Drive and
I am committed to attending City Council
Oct. 3: Election day. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
officials to work together. less access to a quality education. Central Avenue NE at 5 p.m. and end National Hispanic Cultural Center (505) 724-4771
We dont have room to close down at 8 p.m. 1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 nhccnmn.org
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On A Tank of Gas: Hit the Trail to Mountainair Berrys Abject Failure on Crime Exploring Sanctuary, Citizenship
BY MORIAH CARTY | moriah.carty@gmail.com Will Be His, Our Legacy And Celebrating the ACLU
JOE MONAHAN | joemonahan.com BY SAYRAH NAMAST | sayrahn@hotmail.com
N ew Mexico has many lonesome roads that lead Pueblo Missions National Monument.
to stunning vistas.
The roads carry a vibrant history, intersecting
commuter life and pastoral pasts. This weekends
The tale of the Salinas Pueblo Missions
is a common one. The people thrived
and struggled together until the Spanish
R eader Vivian
Harris writes:
Joe, Ive enjoyed
Berrys hopes for any future political
career.
Again, Eden argues that its a
A s immigrant
communities
face terrifying raids
the center holds a free citizenship fair.
The next one will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Saturday, March 4 at 1240 Bellamah
edition will take us down a few of them. came and conquered, bringing with them your articles over case of locking up repeat offenders across the country, Ave. NW. If you or someone you know is
From snowy plains to widely-colored under- religion, monarchy and disease, which the years. I would instead of releasing them again and the New Mexico
growth, the scenic byways ahead connect the distant eventually crushed the three pueblos an like to ask what again. No, chief, the lousy economy, Faith Coalition for
If you or someone
landscapes. Be sure to eat a big breakfast and pack a all too familiar tale of westernization. you think (in the widespread drug addiction and an Immigrant Justice
snack before hitting the long day on the road. At any rate, the Salinas Pueblos Missions best of all worlds) ill-prepared workforce is creating has organized a you know is a legal
Head east on I40 and take the Tijeras exit, 175. Fol- National Monument, all three ruins, is the what the city could more criminals who turn into repeat Sanctuary Forum permanent resident
low the signs south on NM 337 S to Oak Flat Road. largest in southern New Mexico. do to improve the economy and offenders.
In addition to an adequately
from 9-11 a.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Michael and All
who wants to understand
The signage will guide you to the picnic area. There is no fee to enter the parks, a living conditions in Albuquerque.
special treat for visitors. The paved trail Its not a question weve shied staffed APD, the city needs to estab- Angels Church, 601 Montao Rd. NW. how to attain citizenship,
weaves about the foreground of the spec- away from, Vivian, but with the city lish credible community policing that The forum is for individuals or the best first step is
tacular, red ruins. It stops at little plaques election fast approaching its a good
time to again take up that critical
can prevent crime from occurring.
Give up those darkened windshields
members of faith groups who are
considering offering or supporting sanc- to speak with immigration
with information about certain points of
question. on police cars that conceal cops and tuary, should there be a need to house attorneys
interest. that remind you of Darth Vader. Get families facing deportation proceedings.
The wide-open views disappear behind
the church. The entire area didnt exist Eden argues that its a out in the community, and work the
beat, the old-school way.
This is an action-oriented forum,
said Justin Remer-Thamert, executive
a legal permanent resident who wants
to understand how to attain citizenship,
in the same state pre-Spaniards, but it case of locking up repeat For the mayoral candidates, director of the coalition. the best first step is to speak with
was an area of significant trade. That all offenders instead of the most important and relevant immigration attorneys and volunteers at
changed with the advent of a new religion
releasing them again and question is whether they will clean Presenters at a forum on the citizenship fair.
and way of life.
again. No, chief, the lousy
house at APD where crime fighting the sanctuary movement Pre-register by calling (505) 247-1023
Despite their resistance, the Pueblo to make an appointment with an immi-
will explain the historical
has been an abject failure. Without a
peoples eventually worked with the Span- economy, widespread new chief and command staff, there gration attorney; or you can show up
iards until their untimely death between
drug addiction and an will be no hope for a turnaround. and faith background the day of the fair to speak to trained
1630 and 1680.
ill-prepared workforce is
Voters need to have that at the top of sanctuary volunteers to see if youre eligible and
to learn about your rights as a worker
Albuquerque to Oak Flats After the half-mile walk around the of their minds when going to the
Group Picnic Area: 24.9 miles ruins, take the Spanish Corral Trail. Its creating more criminals polls.
The forum is aimed at allies who
and as an immigrant. More information
at: nmilc.org
about a mile long and will provide some Thats a lot about crime, Vivian,
Oak Flats Group Picnic Area is an underappreciat- but when Mayor Berry and his police want to support immigrant communi-
lovely nature interactions. Hooray, ACLU!
ed spot. It has its own trail system and lovely views. This city has turned into an ongo- chief point to a period from over a ties, he said. For example, participate
When you get back, use the restroom
Take a short hike through the tall pines and low ing crime scene, and that directly quarter century ago to show that in a rapid response network if a I dont think Ive ever seen lawyers
before the remainder of the long drive on
oaks. There are any number of ways to complete a impacts the economy and the living the citys crime rate was once even family is targeted. Attend legal observer and judges celebrated as national
our next scenic byway. training. Plug into a community of
hike through the spider web-like trail system. conditions you inquire about. The higher, youre witnessing an unprec- heroes like theyve been after this 45th
Back onto NM-55 again, make a right on support around our immigrant sisters
The sun slides across the sky, a reminder of time. inability of the city to effectively staff edented and complete abdication of president was sworn in.
US-60. When the road forks, stay right to and brothers.
Hop in the car and begin the first part of the day on the Albuquerque Police Department responsibility. That also goes for the Even the local Albuquerque emo/punk
make it on NM-47. Presenting at the forum along with
the Salt Mission Trail Scenic Byway. is the major reason. asleep-at-the-switch City Council. As scene has organized a benefit dance
Remer-Thamert will be immigration party to recognize the importance of
Continue back to NM-337 south. Salinas Pueblo Missions Chief Gorden Eden will argue that with the mayoral hopefuls, voters
need to hold the council candidates attorney Rebecca Kitson, and Daniel the judiciary in checking the power of
repeat offenders are the culprit,
Oak Flats Group Picnic Area to National Monument via but annual reports show crime has accountable in the coming campaign. Vega, an immigrant and local organizer. the other two branches of government.
The presenters will explain the historical
Salinas Pueblo Missions National the Abo Pass Trail to dramatically escalated precisely as If we cant bring down the crime
and faith background of sanctuary, the
All proceeds will go to the American
staffing levels have sagged. The rate, the question of making the city Civil Liberties Union, the organization
Monument via the Salt Mission Trail Albuquerque: 80.6 miles more attractive for economic devel- specifics of offering sanctuary, and the that took on Donald Trumps Muslim
central question for the future
Scenic Byway: 39.5 miles The Abo Pass Trail connects the Salt well-being of our city is how long opment is academic. Its simply not creation of a rapid response network. ban and won.
Mission Trail to the El Camino Real Scenic Following the presentation, there will Doors open at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
The Salt Mission Trail meanders about the Estancia will APD remain understaffed? It has going to happen. The past five years
Byway. It runs through three different are proof of that. But we can get be breakout groups to allow partici- 25, and the music goes from 9 p.m.-1
Valley, which used to be a lake until it evaporated hovered at approximately 800 offi-
counties and it is a popular cycling route. started in anticipation of that joyful pants to plan next steps within their a.m. at the community gathering place
leaving loads of salt about, hence the name. cers for several years, even as experts
faith community.
The trail pays a sort of tribute, an acknowledgment The scenic byway takes you along the say we need at least 1,000. The next day when crime starts its decline. Town Hall ABQ, 2302 Garfield Ave. SE.
railroad tracks then drops down to the If you, your church, synagogue, Bring your dancing shoes and some cash
to the hardworking native peoples who inhabited mayor, who takes office Dec. 1, needs The city should divert funding
mosque, temple or organization are
and continue to inhabit the area. base of the Manzano mountains, the Rio to declare something akin to a state from public libraries to after-school to donate. Enjoy music from Crime Lab,
interested in participating, RSVP to
The Sandias look so much different from this an- Grande valley visible below. of emergency and finally deliver the programs in the worst-performing DJ Hedonism Bot, and DJ Reighnbeau.
internnmfc4ij@gmail.com
gle. They bob about as the road veers left and right, The route was another common trade protection citizens deserve. public schools. It should look at For more information, visit Facebook,
up and down. The open plains below tease you, route for native folks in the early 15th Major money would be needed tapping into the $250 million in sales Citizenship fair and search on the keywords ACLU
century. The Sandias become visible once to award bonuses and incentives to tax money the Bio Park will receive Benefit Dance Party.
theres still miles to go before the mountains smooth in the next 15 years as approved by
The New Mexico Immigrant Law
out, turning into the valley that eventually opens to again, looming over Albuquerque. good officers from other depart-
Center estimates there are over 19,800
Follow the road into Belen and follow ments around the nation to attract voters. Some of those proceeds could Dance to celebrate the ACLU at a
the eastern plains of New Mexico. them to a dangerous posting such as be put to use for education as we
immigrants in Bernalillo County who are
Its quite different than many of the views you the signs to make the way home on I-25. eligible for U.S. citizenship. But how to benefit at Town Hall ABQ on Feb. 25
Albuquerque. The City Council and labor to build a workforce prepared
find in New Mexico. The occasional grazing horse Happy trails. get there is often the problem. I have
mayor can find that money but thus for the future and not one that
often heard it said that immigration law
completes the picturesque scene. far have not had the will to do so. It churns out criminals.
When NM-337 hits NM-55, make a right to stay
Stops: 4; Miles: about 145 is more complicated than tax law. Sayrah Namast is an organizer with the
is one of the greatest policy failures Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico Many immigrants dont know how American Friends Service Committee in
on the Salt Mission Trail. Make a right on B076 in Moriah Carty is an Albuquerque local with in the history of modern city gov- politics. His daily blog can be found at
All Photos: Moriah Carty to become a citizen and cant afford Albuquerque. She writes about events of
Mountainair. Its maybe a mile in to the Salinas a heavy sense of wanderlust. ernment and will almost surely end joemonahan.com an attorney. So, several times a year interest to Albuquerques activist community.
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February 22, Suicide Silence; (505) 466-5528,
Plague Vendor; Cameron Argon jeancocteaucinema.com FEBRUARY 24-26
February 23, Adult Beverage CD February 22, Taps and Table Tops The Lady in Question
release & tour kickoff show; Trunkweed February 22-23, Toni Erdman The Vortex Theater,
February 24, Moonshine Blind CD 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE, 247-8600,
release show; The Imperial Rooster; FEBRUARY 25-26 vortexabq.org
Sorry Guero; The Lords of Wilmoore Center for Contemporary Arts
February 25, Alex & Sierra; John K Cinematheque SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
February 25, Authority Zero; 1050 Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, Family Storytime
Hey-Smith; The Big Spank (505) 982-1338, 11:30 am, Main Library (Downtown),
February 26, Through the Roots; ccasantafe.org 501 Copper NM, 768-5141
Vibestrong; Burque Sol; Pocketful February 25, Sunu
of Dub Soundsystem Gilded Cage Burlesk Presents:
February 26, Red Leaves Thanks for Everything!
February 28, Isaiah Rashad
9 pm, $10, Low Spirits,
FEBRUARY 22-28
FEBRUARY 23-28
O scars viewing parties are sprouting up in
2823 2nd St NW, 344-9555
Guild Cinema
Sister Bar 15th Annual Breakin Hearts: Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
3405 Central Ave SE, 255-1848,
407 Central Ave SW, 242-4900, All Ages Hip-Hop Event
sisterthebar.com
guildcinema.com
The Historic El Rey Theater, In Downtown Albuquerque, you can join The
February 22-23, Neruda
February 23, TV Heads; Lindy Vision; February 22-23, The Salesman
622 Central Ave SW, 510-2582, New Mexico Film Foundations event at the DoubleTree
Tear Pressure February 24-25, XX
elreyabq.com by Hilton Hotel (201 Marquette Ave. NW).
February 24, Honkey Tonk Happy February 24-26, Sin Fronteras Film Winter Wool Festival In Santa Fe, the Original Santa Fe Film Festival
Hour w/ Steve Hammond 10 am, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden,
February 24, Leftover Soul
Festival 2017
2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6200 is hosting a swanky shindig at the Rio Chama
February 25-26, Babe
February 25, Captured! By Robots; Starts February 27, Eight Days a Week Pints & Pups Adoption Event (414 Old Santa Fe Trail).
I Cum Drums Starts February 27, Kedi Nine 2 pm, Ale Republic, The Academy Awards air on Sunday, Feb. 26
February 28, Deafheaven; This Will Lives: Cats in Istanbul! 28 Arroyo Seco Rd, and include the New Mexico film production
Destroy You & Emma Ruth Rundle
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23
Cedar Crest, NM, 281-2828
Hell or High Water, which is up for four awards,
FEBRUARY 23-25 Wild Humans at Home
The Burning Season 7 pm, Tricklock Performance
including best picture.
Two Way Crossing National Hispanic Cultural Center, Laboratory, 110 Gold Ave SW,
9 pm, $5, Dirty Bourbon,
9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 296-2726,
1701 4th St SW, 246-2261, 414-3738, tricklock.com nmfilmfoundation.org
thedirtybourbon.com
nhccnm.org
FEBRUARY 25-26 santafefilmfestival.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Copplia
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Monday Night Film Club KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave NW,
Jagged Mouth and Body Void
9 pm, $5, Moonlight Lounge,
Tractor Brewing-Wells Park, 768-3522, kimotickets.com MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 5
1800 4th St NW, 243-6752, Canine Cafe Grand Opening
120 Central Ave SW, 764-0249, Service Industry Night Motown the Musical
getplowed.com Weekend Celebration
moonlightloungelive.com 6 pm, Dialogue Brewing, Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Drive NE,
Canine Cafe ABQ, 1501 1st St NW, 585-1501 277-8010, popejoypresents.com
Next Three Miles EVENTS 105 Menaul Blvd NE, caninecafe.org
Tractor Brewing-Wells Park, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
1800 4th St NW, 243-6752, THROUGH MARCH 5 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
getplowed.com
LEAP into Science
Sanctuary: A Medieval Adult Art Time 3 pm, Alamosa Library,
Murder Mystery 3 pm, Cherry Hills Library, 6901
Have something
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684
ACLU Benefit Dance Party
Adobe Theater, 9813 4th St NW, Barstow NE, 857-8321 Battle of the Bodyart to include in our
898-9222
Featuring Crime Lab, Hedonism Bot, New Mexico Film Foundation 6 pm, weekly calendar?
Reighnbeau; Town Hall ABQ, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Oscars Viewing The Library Nightclub-Downtown,
2302 Garfield Ave SE, @townhallabq 5 pm, Ice Lounge, 312 Central Ave SW, 242-2992, Send the details to
No Plastic Potluck DoubleTree Hotel Albuquerque, battleofthebodyart.com calendar@freeabq.com
Duke City Hard Fest Tortuga Gallery,
nmfilmfoundation.org Kamikaze Karaoke
Featuring Imperium, The CO-OP, 901 Edith Blvd SE, 948-8840,
15 Central Ave, holdmyticket.com/ tortugagallery.org Mardi Gras Belly Dance Party! Tractor Brewing-Wells Park,
location/the-co-op-albuquerque Kaktus Brewing Co, 1800 4th St NW, 243-6752,
A Night of Sin 471 S. Hill Rd, Bernalillo, 818-7285 getplowed.com
Carnaval Latino 2017 Sidewinders Bar, Puzzles on page 23
Burts Tiki Lounge, 8900 Central Ave SE, 554-2078 A Night in the Nile
515 Central Ave NW, 992-4376, Sidewinders Bar, 8 7 9 5 6 1 4 8 2 3 Y A C Y C A L U L F
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out to the Roundhouse on Tuesday to talk about location in Albuquerque, they also have an office in Candy Thermometer
medical marijuana. Las Cruces, run by Chad Lorenzo. Mesh Strainer 1. Shade of blonde 11 12 13
A full day of informative booths and speeches was Lorenzo explained that Las Cruces was an area they Heat-safe bowl
promised. Almost 20 local and national advocacy had focused on early because of the lack of access to Sauce pan 4. Street fleet 14 15 16
groups were there to support and inform people doctors who will prescribe medical marijuana. Silicon mold (optional)
about medical cannabis. A standout among the Danny Novy, RN for the program, said they Coconut oil 8. Girls youth org. (abbr.) 17 18 19
group was Grow for Vets. organize monthly trips to other rural parts Baking sheet
Grow for Vets is based out of Colorado of the state to get those vets access to 11. Baseball's Durocher
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down the suicide rate of veterans, This last month we were able to After putting 1 cup of water on to boil, wrap all
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which they say gets as high as 50 per
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over the herbs, add tincture and lemon juice and
can reduce that number by providing
free medical cards and marijuana to
Grow for Vets is more than just a
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