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Devoted readers may recall our interview with pay raises from the command 400 jobs as part of the company’s reductions will save the company Chacon. If not, refresh your memory at bit.ly/LightningSpeak staff if APD fails to make prog- plan to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide $750 million this year and $1.4 On Friday, April 29, from 1 to 2 p.m., more than 20 members of massive local ress in meeting the goals of the by mid-2017. The new cuts rep- Where to find billion a year by mid-2017, Intel ensemble Death Convention Singers will congregate at the center of UNM’s DOJ settlement agreement. The resent 11 percent of its total work our paper? said. The company was criticized Main Campus. For one hour, the drummers will play a game of percussive resolution also requires APD to force. Intel is trying to transform List of more than by Wall Street for failing to move “telephone,” wherein noise traveling from players closest one another name one person to spearhead itself “from a PC company to more aggressively into mobile 550 locations provides a compositional framework. Learn more about this immersive the compliance effort and to one that powers the cloud and while chip sales for PCs were in a at freeabq.com IRL concert at bit.ly/UNMDrumGrid report on progress every billions of smart, connected com- puting devices,” the company multi-year decline. NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 5 Makes Second Run for the White House BY ANDY LYMAN NM POLITICAL REPORT n a room filled with about 100 people, a mix of stu- Idents and older adults, Gary Johnson signs pocket U.S. Constitutions, takes selfies with young people and kisses the cheek of at least one child. Johnson just finished an hour-long forum at the University of New Mexico hosted by Young Amer- icans for Liberty. Some of the older people in the crowd ask about his family and reminisce about his tenure as governor of New Mexico. “There were no pizza parties,” one woman says, smugly referring to an event in Santa Fe involving beer bottles thrown off a hotel balcony and a possi- bly intoxicated Gov. calling 911. While many New Mexicans over the age of 30 probably have some recollection of Johnson’s two- term flurry of vetoes and budget cuts, a fair portion of this crowd was not alive when Johnson became governor in 1995. The younger attendees are more concerned with peppering the former governor and current third- party presidential hopeful with questions on foreign policy, immigration and free speech. Questions from students ranged from Johnson’s stance on transgender rights to how long Social Security will last, all of which he answers with what he calls free-market solutions. Andy Lyman One student who tells Johnson he has been studying foreign policy in relation to ISIS insists a Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speaks to a gathering at UNM recently on why he should be the Libertarian Party’s candidate for do-nothing approach will only strengthen interna- president. tional terrorist groups. Johnson reiterates a point he made earlier and emphasizes that the United June. In November, he went on to beat King by a 10 Johnson hired many young staffers who shared his States should take action only when its residents are percent margin. vision of running government as a business. personally threatened. Political divisions among Democrats may have “He didn’t know much about state government “If we’re attacked, we’re going to attack back,” given Johnson a boost, according to former Speaker but surrounded himself with a couple of people who Johnson said in a previous question and answer of the House Raymond Sanchez. did pretty much run the show,” Sanchez said. session. “It’s that simple.” “He happened to be very lucky at the time because Now Johnson is trying, again, to be himself and He compared ISIS to the mythical creature Hydra there was a pretty deep rift in the Democratic Party see if an outsider trying to run as an “honest man” and insisted that “if we cut off the head of ISIS,” a between [former Lt. Gov.] Casey Luna, Bruce King can succeed on a national level. new faction of terrorists will grow out of it. and [Green Party candidate] Roberto Mondragon,” Shift in parties A recent poll pegged Johnson’s support at 11 Sanchez said. “And so that certainly helped Gary percent when pitted against Donald Trump and squeeze through that election to defeat Bruce King.” Johnson flirted with becoming a Libertarian . Johnson is positioning himself as Two decades later, amid the rise of Trump, it’s easy decades before running for governor. After college a fresh option. It’s similar to how he got his start in to forget how much of an outsider Johnson was at – around 1972 in his memory – Johnson came across politics when he was a relative unknown running the time. literature that described the ideals of the Libertarian for governor in 1994. “He was kind of doing it on his own, and he was Party. He even briefly considered running for office Political outsider an unknown in the beginning, except that Big J con- as a Libertarian Party candidate in New Mexico. struction, his company, which he and his wife, Dee, “I was really deciding which party to run for, and That year, three-term New Mexico Gov. Bruce ran, was one of the big contractors that built some of I went and visited the Libertarian Party of New King vied for a fourth term, but King was starting the private prisons,” Feldman said. Mexico, and in a very, very short amount of time, to lose favor among his party. To former Democratic Even Johnson’s first campaign manager was a maybe 45 seconds, I realized there was no way that state Sen. Dede Feldman, King was “looking kind of political newcomer. Johnson recruited Kelly Ward – I was going to be able to actually win if I ran as a lackluster.” now the administrator for the Village of Los Ranchos Libertarian,” Johnson told NM Political Report. But before taking on King, Johnson had to win a – himself. Johnson knew of Ward through a mutual Matt Welch, editor in chief of the Libertarian mag- contested Republican primary against former Gov. friend and went to his house to personally sell the azine Reason, told NM Political Report that Johnson David Cargo, Santa Fe politico John Dendahl and idea of Ward running his campaign. was on the radar of libertarian-minded people even former state Rep. Richard Cheney. Johnson, the “Gary comes driving up in his little [Datsun] 280Z, before he ran for president. owner of a construction company and a triathlete, and we sat on the back porch for about an hour,” “If you asked the model Libertarian in 2003 to was what Feldman described as a “fresh face” who Ward recalled. Johnson explained to Ward “that he name the most plausible politician they could had never been involved in local politics, let alone was testing a hypothesis of, ‘Can an honest man imagine, they would like to see running, it would be run for public office. run for elected office, get elected and still remain an Gary Johnson,” Welch said. “That’s because he was Longtime Santa Fe journalist Lorene Mills, who honest man?’” the first major elected official in this country to come helped her late husband, Ernie Mills, cover politics “We are proof that that could actually happen,” out against the war on drugs and the criminalization at the time, said Johnson “really came out of the Johnson said. of marijuana.” blue” and beat Cheney by one percentage point in cont. on page 8 6 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS COLUMNS COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 7 N.M. 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The governor of outrage at its discriminatory law. and developments on the campaign trail Toulouse Oliver’s ill-fated 2014 run for Georgia smartly vetoed this bill but only Tennessee and South Carolina are seem to dispel that notion. secretary of state when she was ham- under the threat of economic disaster. considering bills that would discriminate Espinoza spoke on a recent Sunday at a Start and end your day with us! mered relentlessly by TV ads but failed Companies such as Disney, Home Depot, against our fellow citizens under the large fundraiser held on behalf of the New ABQ FREE Press to respond. She lost to Duran, who was Coca-Cola and the NFL threatened to guise of religious freedom. Both states Mexico GOP by Valencia County attorney re-elected 52 percent to 48 percent. Attn: Abby Feldman move out of Georgia if the bill was signed have many Fortune 500 companies that and former State Rep. David Chavez. Payne says Toulouse Oliver, who has won If you are 62 and have owned your home into law. Conventions from around the are outraged. New Mexico should be Photos from the GOP fundraiser show widespread praise for her job performance country and world threatened to boycott talking to those companies right now to Espinoza shedding her trademark hat that in two terms as county clerk, is spending since 2001, I’m pretty sure I can show you Size: 1/4 page vertical only 4.75” x 5.4375” Atlanta. The “Walking Dead” television move them here. gave her a nonserious air. In its place is a too much on consultants ($65,000 of Run Date: April 20, 2016 show said that Georgia would be dead to In many of these discriminatory states, newly styled candidate looking the part of how to eliminate your mortgage payments $190,000 raised), needs to craft a stronger them if this became law. the No. 1 employer is the federal gov- a professional businesswoman. TV image and prepare for partisan The “Walking Dead” series should come ernment. Martinez should be talking to A liberal group backing Toulouse Oliver for the rest of your life. warfare. Placed by Deborah Kastman to Albuquerque, where the survivors start President Obama to move those workers labels the secretary of state contest as KSFR fm “She needs to be wary of thinking out during the annual Balloon Fiesta. The to New Mexico. We love the federal “competence versus crazy,” and it’s that UNM Extended Learning/Continuing Education that a broad bipartisan approach alone santa fe public radio 101.1 zombie virus strikes, and the survivors government! meme that Espinoza hopes to prevent will necessarily work in this topsy-turvy Call me to learn about this excellent FHA 505-277-6216 [email protected] escape to the Tram in a balloon. They cre- The conversation needs to start today to from taking hold. political environment. Espinoza will work ate a sanctuary atop Sandia Crest, where move these companies here. We need not Former Albuquerque City Councilor to push her to the far left, and Maggie will insured mortgage for Seniors. they look out and see herds of zombies worry about a trained workforce because Greg Payne, a Democrat, veteran political have to push her to the far right. She has in every direction. They access their food most of these companies would move consultant and freshly minted attorney, plenty of ammo to do that, but she must and water using the Tram. They roam a their employees to New Mexico. is one of those casting a fresh eye on the Award winning news, learn how to pull the trigger. This is not a 505-292-7200 [email protected] deserted Sandia and Los Alamos labora- One of New Mexico’s great strengths is secretary of state match-up. county clerk’s race,” Payne said. tories. They go to Roswell in search of an “It’s obvious that they are working to its diversity. We are a multicultural state At that Sunday GOP fundraiser, Espinoza public affairs & talk radio alien cure and then proceed to Carlsbad that does not discriminate. Everyone is change Nora’s image and are going to be was already sharpening her attacks on because survivors are hiding in the serious about trying to keep this office in welcome in New Mexico and Albuquerque. Toulouse Oliver, claiming she is soft on caverns. Why are we not doing this? the Republican fold. The assumption that The mistakes other states are making are voter fraud, voter ID and is too involved in North Carolina’s governor signed into the turnout model makes a win automatic our way out of our economic gloom. “progressive” causes. That’s the red meat law a religious discrimination bill that for Maggie has been upended. The Gov. Martinez and Mayor Richard that drives GOP-base voters to the polls. streaming live immediately prompted PayPal to pull 400 electorate is not excited about any of the Eclectic music Berry cannot let this moment pass. They Espinoza may have shed the hats but not future jobs from Charlotte. Those jobs possible presidential candidates. I think must seize this moment to give the New the political hat tricks that have given the Greg Frost, Sr. @ ksfr.org should be moved to Albuquerque where we will have an increase in turnout but Mexico economy that boost by bringing Rs a historic run in the office of secretary we welcome everyone. Bruce Springsteen one that a Republican could withstand if Founder disenfranchised businesses to the Land of of state. cancelled a concert because of this law. Regulation & Licensing Dept Financial Institutions Division, #621. NMLS# 3094 Enchantment. they can get their vote out, as they usually Listener supported public radio Gov. Susana Martinez should be on the do. There is also an ethnic factor for the Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico phone to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Dan Klein is a retired Albuquerque police Democrats, with the Rs again putting up politics. His daily blog can be found at her buddy, to get Springsteen to hold the sergeant. Reach him via Facebook. a Hispanic surnamed secretary of state joemonahan.com 8 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS ANALYSIS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 9 APD Union Wants Benefits it Negotiated Away LGBT Bathroom Access Small Part of N.C. Law BY NINA MARTIN BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI PROPUBLICA

n the early-to-mid-2000s, Al- given by the union are items that ABQ Free Press. “These were benefits result, the pension payments for cops hen North Carolina plaintiffs with job and housing Ibuquerque police officers had a step were negotiated away by the same we had at one time, and we need to were reduced to 4.1 percent. Wlawmakers passed what discrimination claims. The broader increase pay scale that gave them union years ago,” Albuquerque Chief get them back.” In 2011, Berry’s administration is widely viewed as the most change hasn’t received much atten- more money the longer they worked Administrative Officer Rob Perry said wanted to limit the take-home car sweeping anti-LGBT law in the tion, she said, because “people were for the police department. But the shortly after the union made its re- ‘The City of Albuquerque program to officers who lived within country, supporters said it was so caught up in [the LGBT] part of police officers’ union negotiated it quests public in early April. “The City an 11-mile radius of the interchange of needed to fend off a potential the law that this snuck under the away in return for the city picking of Albuquerque has issued a total of has issued a total Interstate 25 and Interstate 40. But the wave of local laws like the radar.” up a greater share of officers’ pension 20.1 percent in pay increases for police of 20.1 percent in pay union wanted to grandfather in offi- transgender-friendly bathroom Conservative-leaning groups have contributions. officers over the last six years.” increases for police cers who lived outside the boundary. ordinance adopted by the city of been trying for decades to reduce In 2011, the city had mortgage Whatever additional money cops Charlotte. the number of civil lawsuits in the assistance and student loan forgive- get will be up to the City Council, officers over the last The city agreed to do so but at a price. The union gave up three programs: Opponents have called the new states. In HB2, lawmakers accom- ness programs for cops. But again, the which may be wary of spending more six years’ law a “hostile takeover of human plished this by adding a single police union negotiated those benefits money just after throwing $8.2 million — CAO Rob Perry retention bonuses and the student rights.” “If you were fired because of your race, fired sentence to the state’s employment away, this time in return for letting at cops last year for raises, retention loan and home ownership assistance But all the attention on who can use toilets and because of your gender, fired because of your reli- discrimination law that says: “[No] person may some officers keep their take-home bonuses and a lawsuit settlement over programs. locker rooms has overshadowed what employment gion,” said Allan Freyer, head of the Workers’ Rights bring any civil action based upon the public policy cars. a contract the city broke. The biggest trade-off by the union Willoughby said he hears a lot that rights advocates say is an even more expansive Project at the N.C. Justice Center in Raleigh, “… you expressed herein.” Now, though, the Albuquerque APOA President Shaun Willoughby came in the early 2000s when it gave people are starting to ask when will change made by the law – one that could affect all no longer have a basic remedy.” The language does not repeal North Carolina’s up the step pay increases. At the time, Police Officers Association is asking said the programs he’s pushing for are cops stop asking for more money and workers in North Carolina, not just those who are job-bias law, which continues to ban discrimination cops were contributing 16.3 percent of for those programs back at a cost of necessary to make APD competitive benefits. lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, or disability. their total pension payments, and the $4 million a year to taxpayers, and with other police departments in the “When is it enough? When this As has been widely reported, the North Carolina Tucked inside is language that But it forces workers seeking redress for discrimi- city was picking up the rest. But rank- Mayor Richard Berry’s administration region. But he concedes that the union police department is fully staffed,” Legislature rushed last month to pass HB2, the Pub- nation into the federal system, where access is more and-file cops wanted more money in strips North Carolina workers is balking. Berry is offering cops a 1.5 is asking for what it gave up years Willoughby said. lic Facilities Privacy & Security Act, which requires difficult, the rules are much more complicated, and their pockets, and the union agreed percent pay increase for the coming ago. transgender people (and everyone else) to use public of the ability to sue under a businesses often have significant advantages. to junk the step increases in return for Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor fiscal year, an amount that’s far below “There is some truth to the state- restrooms according to the biological sex on their state antidiscrimination law, a Time, in particular, is on employers’ side: Under the city agreeing to pick up a larger at ABQ Free Press. Reach him at the $4 million the union wants. ment that the union negotiated [the birth certificate. It also bars local governments from federal law, fired workers have just 180 days to file a “The proposed recommendations programs] away,” Willoughby told share of pension contributions. As a [email protected] right that has been upheld in passing ordinances like Charlotte’s. court since 1985 claim, versus three years in state court. The legislation doesn’t stop there, however. In the past, workers who missed the federal dead- Tucked inside is language that strips North line – not uncommon for someone in emotional and Welch said. “He’s just way more Libertarian than Welch, of Reason magazine, pointed out that John- gary johnson, page 5 Carolina workers of the ability to sue under a state “The LGBT issues were a Trojan horse,” said Erika economic crisis – could sue under North Carolina law just about any politician you can name.” son’s marijuana decriminalization stance seems less antidiscrimination law, a right that has been upheld Wilson, a law professor at the University of North instead, said Raleigh attorney Eric Doggett. Now, he “Here’s a guy who was, as far as we could tell, a ‘Veto Vato’ controversial now than it did at the time. in court since 1985. Carolina who co-directs a legal clinic for low-income predicted, many will discover they were “hosed.” plausible popular governor saying at least some of “It sounds totally passé now,” Welch said. “At the As governor, Johnson made headlines almost im- cont. on page 10 the crazy, radical things Libertarians like to hear, time, it was really kind of galvanizing and thrilling mediately, and New Mexico lawmakers soon started that maybe we could take home to mom,” Welch for the Libertarians.” to refer to Johnson as “Governor No” for his high said. In Santa Fe, Johnson lost at least one cabinet number of legislative vetoes. Still, Johnson’s first run for president in 2012 secretary because of it. Darren White, who headed Former state Sen. Manny Aragon said he had Why Did We Shoot This Photo? came as a Republican. He failed to make the stage up Johnson’s Department of Public Safety and later another colorful nickname for Johnson. BY ABQ FREE PRESS STAFF on most televised Republican presidential debates. became Bernalillo County sheriff, left Johnson’s “We called him the ‘Veto Vato,’” Aragon told NM He dropped out of the race and instead sought the administration after the governor announced his Political Report. His record number of vetoes is a ell us what this thing is and win four in the photo is something publicly visible Libertarian Party nomination, which he won. He feelings on ending the drug war through legaliza- point of pride for Johnson. In fact, he told NM Politi- Ttickets to the Duke City Gladiators’ around town. If you know what it is, tell us eventually received more than 1.2 million votes, a cal Report that he believes he didn’t do enough. tion. Ironically, White recently announced that he arena football team’s game against the with as much detail and context as you can. little less than 1 percent of the total vote. “In retrospect, I should have vetoed more bills is a medical cannabis patient and is involved in a Amarillo Venom at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Send your answers to [email protected] Now, in his second run for president, Johnson may than I did,” he said. medical dispensary in Albuquerque. May 28 at Tingley Coliseum. The “thing” by 5 p.m. April 27. have a challenge getting the Libertarian Party nom- Feldman said Johnson “was always in court Johnson still has another month before he heads to ination. In addition to Johnson, the other apparent because of his disdain for the Legislature,” which Orlando for the Libertarian National Convention to frontrunners are Austin Petersen, a businessman he said resided in “la-la land,” and he derided the seek a second consecutive nomination. e obviously got a little too cute with our April 6 Mystery Photo, which no one solved. who is against abortion rights, and John McAfee, a New Mexico Supreme Court’s logic in overruling his Given the current political climate between the WThe photo was an extremely tight shot of a horn on one of two metal buffalo sculp- software developer and cyber security advocate. Indian gaming compact as voodoo “chicken bone” Republicans and the Democrats, many wonder how tures flanking the entrance of a private home in the 5100 block of Rio Grande Boulevard A recent televised Libertarian Party debate high- reasoning. much of a chance Johnson has to make it all the way Northwest in Los Ranchos. lighted some of the differences between Johnson and To this day, Johnson maintains there were no to the White House. Others still just hope Johnson Visible to drivers negotiating the “S” turn Rio Grande makes at Eakes Road Northwest, the others. When the conversation shifted to reli- surprises under his administration. fares well enough to make a significant impact the two metal sculptures honor the buffalo that roamed the front lawn of that house up until the mid 1990s, when the family gious discrimination, Johnson was asked whether “I’ll keep an open mind,” Johnson said of pro- as a third party candidate. Even with missteps in who lived there donated them to Sandia a Jewish baker should be forced to bake a “Nazi posed legislation. “But I never, ever, misled anybody. debates, people are not counting him out yet. Pueblo, which maintains a herd of buffalo wedding cake.” Ever.” Earlier this year, Johnson publicly called Trump “That would be my contention, yes,” Johnson visible to drivers on the south side of Lorene Mills agreed. “You know where he stands, a “pussy.” While some have labeled his words as replied. Tramway Boulevard. and he’s not going to stand somewhere else,” she nonpresidential, Ward, his former staffer, said it’s Petersen brought up the issue after Johnson said said. just part of Johnson. bakeries should not be allowed to refuse service to “That’s who he is,” Ward said. “That’s part of him homosexual couples. Both Petersen and McAfee Marijuana being honest. It’s part of him staying true to who he took the more traditional Libertarian stance that Johnson is still pushing to cut government spend- is.” government should not regulate how businesses are ing and legalize marijuana. It was his second-term run. push to legalize marijuana that shoved him into the Andy Lyman is a reporter with NM Political Report, “He’s never been the pure puritan of Libertarians,” national spotlight for the first time. an online news agency. 10 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS analysis columns ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 11 lgbt, Page 9 Will N.M. Primary Be Meaningless Theatre of the Oppressed, Earth Fest, The law’s impact could be “extraordinarily “wiped out this entire body of law that’s been For Hillary, Bernie, Trump and Cruz? Amy Goodman and the Wobblies far-reaching,” said Julie Wilensky, in place for the last 30 years,” Chapel Hill BY M. BRIANNA STALLINGS by sayrah namastÉ director of the national Civil Rights Educa- lawyer Laura Noble said. tion and Enforcement Center. Dan Blue, an African American lawyer from hat’s the good Pass was the western-most reach of heater for ing a new low-power FM radio station 102.1 North Carolina doesn’t keep track of how Raleigh who leads the state Senate Democrats, Wword, gang? the Civil War, but I had no idea that Tchange: If you called KQUQ. many discrimination cases are filed under views HB2 as part of a pattern of Republican- This is The Sassy Albuquerque was conquered by the have never experi- The event is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April enced Theatre of the 25, at the Robert F. Kennedy Charter High state law. But from 2009 to 2014, workers sponsored measures that have eroded voting Lass, your friendly South. What happened? neighborhood Oppressed, you have School’s main administration building gym filed more than 28,100 federal charges of and other rights for low-income people of color The Battle of Valverde, that’s what. brainiac. Well, it a unique opportunity at 4300 Blake Rd. SW. The event will include workplace discrimination with the U.S. Equal in recent years. The Rebels’ Army of New Mexico was a started with just one. small Confederate army formed in Texas to have your mind a tour of the high school campus from which Employment Opportunity Commission, or “It’s a continuation of … a wide assortment of Then there were 1861 by Confederate Brig. Gen. (and blown by Maria Jose the radio station will transmit. Goodman 4.5 percent of the U.S. total (the state ac- things that appear to be rolling back the clock two. In this edition, professional drunk) Henry Hopkins Sibley. Villagra, a community will speak at 7 p.m. There will be food for counts for 3 percent of the U.S. population). of North Carolina so that it matches the sordid I’m looking at three It operated until early 1862. organizer who focuses on the intersections sale from the school’s food truck. Tickets Forty percent of the complaints involved history of 40 to 50 years ago,” Blue said. questions! Keep ’em coming, friends. I’m Led by Sibley, the rebels took Al- of race, gender, class, and desire. are $10 and can be bought at the door or in race; 29 percent involved gender; and 22 Others pointed to a burgeoning trend in rarin’ to go! buquerque for about a month or so, after In Theatre of the Oppressed productions, advance at: http://m.bpt.me/event/2540256. percent involved age. which conservatives are exploiting a backlash the audience actively engages with the Celebrate May Day: May 1 is celebrated Dear Sassy Lass: With Donald Trump the victory at Valverde. The battle took Business groups are playing down the against gay marriage and transgender rights to performers and audience members become around the world as International Workers’ and Ted Cruz splitting the Republican place on Feb. 20-21, 1862, near Elephant impact of HB2. push legislation with broad ramifications. “spect-actors” who not only observe but Day. delegates, and and Butte in what is now New Mexico. Their Bruce Clarke, CEO of Raleigh-based In Georgia, the governor vetoed a bill allow- engage in dialogue with the actors to Most Americans know little about the Hillary Clinton splitting the Demo- ascent was short-lived, as the Confederate Capital Associated Industries, an employers’ ing faith-based organizations the ability to improvise and develop meaning in the history of the American labor movement crats, might there be a chance that plans to capture Union forts in the New performance. and wouldn’t recognize the names of association with more than 1,200 members, the next morning, March 23, and waited until just refuse to rent property, provide education or New Mexico’s June 7 primary will be Mexico Territory were thwarted at the Bat- Its originator, Brazilian Augusto Boal, em- historical labor leaders, even though the contended that eliminating the right to sue was before the first committee hearings to make the text charitable services, or do any hiring that violates relevant after all? tle of Glorieta Pass (March 26-28, 1862). ployed Theatre of the Oppressed to develop accomplishments of the labor struggle shape “a technical correction” that brings “clarity to a of the legislation public. their religious beliefs. “Splitting” is a generous assessment of On the way to and from Glorieta Pass, new laws when he was a city councilor in Rio our daily lives – including the concepts of confusing area of workplace law” and takes North LGBT supporters had feared the bill would be In Mississippi, a bill that passed the legislature delegate distribution at this point in the the confederates twice occupied Al- de Janeiro. weekends to paid sick time and the eight- Carolina’s antidiscrimination statute “back to its broad, but they were stunned by just how far it earlier this month would permit discrimination 2016 presidential primaries. buquerque. That’s why the Stars and Bars Born and raised in Liberia, Costa Rica, hour work day. original intent.” He said most employment discrim- against anyone who has nonmarital sex. Mississip- Elephants first: The number of delegates flew in Old Town. Mayor Richard Berry went. In addition to requiring that people use Villagra completed her bachelor’s degree This year, several local groups are ination cases don’t have merit and don’t belong in pi’s Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed the bill into needed to win the Republican nomination had it removed 153 years later because, bathrooms according to their biological sex, the in theater and Latin American Studies at organizing May Day celebrations. The New the “mosh pit” of state court. law. is 1,237. At the time of this writing, Trump despite symbolizing a moment in our city’s measure preempted local governments from passing Earlham College and is now working on Mexico Federation of Labor is putting on a led with 743, with Cruz at 545. It sounds history, it also represents a racist war that’s any laws aimed at protecting gay and transgender her master of arts degree in Latin American Labor Film Fest and street party from noon close, but it’s not that simple. long since over. people, a provision that immediately nullified more Studies here at UNM. She’ll provide an until late evening on Saturday, April 30, at In addition to requiring that people There are 854 unallocated delegates in Conservative-leaning groups than 20 existing local ordinances. Dear Sassy Lass: What’s the deal with overview and specific examples of Theatre Cinema, 3405 Central Ave. NE. The the remaining primaries, including 24 in have been trying for decades Another provision banned local minimum wage use bathrooms according to their that biplane at the Albuquerque of the Oppressed, which has been used since street party includes free food and a chance New Mexico. Cruz needs to earn almost laws such as the $15-an-hour “living wage” ordi- airport? the 1950s to accomplish political and social to watch some important labor films, meet to reduce the number of civil biological sex, the measure all of them (692 of 854, or 81 percent) to nances gaining traction around the country. The Well, Aviation Ace, let’s get something change. elected leaders, and learn about the local preempted local governments win. Trump, on the other hand, only needs lawsuits in the states straight. Albuquerque does not have The workshop, organized by (un)Occupy labor movement’s campaigns to raise wages North Carolina minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. 494 of the 854 (or 58 percent) delegates to from passing any laws aimed an “airport.” In honor of the city’s Albuquerque, will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, April and working conditions for New Mexicans. The passage affecting discrimination lawsuits win. Also, the third candidate, Ohio Gov. “They’re people that are mad, they’ve had their breathtaking skyline, Burqueños have an 22, at the Albuquerque Peace and Justice At 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, activists amends the North Carolina Equal Employment at protecting gay and transgender John Kasich, has 143 delegates. feelings hurt, they believe they were treated unfairly International Sunport. Center, 202 Harvard Drive SE. There is a sug- will gather at San Mateo Boulevard and Practices Act (1977), which declares that it is So, yes, all told, New Mexico’s June 7 people, a provision that gested donation of $20, but no one is ever Central Avenue and march with banners in some way. … I view them like divorces,” he said. against the state’s “public policy” to discriminate primary could still matter to the GOP One of the Sunport’s highlights is a immediately nullified more than turned away for lack of funds. The funds will and songs to Yale Park for a family-friendly Republican Rep. Dan Bishop, one of the legisla- in employment “on account of race, religion, color, nominee. 1914 Ingram/Foster Curtiss Pusher Design be donated to support the work of COPINH, picnic at 2 p.m. The event is a joint effort of tion’s sponsors, said in an email to ProPublica that national origin, age, sex or handicap.” 20 existing local ordinances On to donkeys! Democratic presidential Biplane. Stored in its original traveling a Honduran indigenous rights organization Albuquerque chapter of the Industrial Work- the lawsuit provision was “incidental” to the larger candidates need 2,383 delegates to win crates for almost 70 years, it was so well whose leader, Berta Caceres, was recently ers of the World party (aka the Wobblies), La effort to revamp North Carolina’s law on public the nomination. Clinton leads with 1,758. preserved in storage that most of it is still slain. For more, visit: unoccupyabq.org. Raza Unida Organizing Committee of New accommodations and rein in local governments. The language does not repeal North Carolina’s HB2 “is more evidence that the Clinton needs 625 of the remaining 1,938 in unrestored condition. Getting down to earth: The 26th annual Mexico, (un)OccupyABQ and Black Rose/Rosa “The overall function of the law is to restore the forces behind this backlash have a larger agenda unallocated delegates to win; that’s Designed by Jay Ingram and Charles North Carolina’s job-bias law, Earth Fest will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to Negra. status quo before the City of Charlotte exceeded its than simply attacking marriage rights for same-sex roughly 32 percent. Foster, founders of the Pioneer Aeroplane which continues to ban 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, behind La Mon- Organizers declare this purpose behind legal authority,” Bishop wrote. couples,” said Katherine Franke, director of Colum- Were she to sweep the northeastern Exhibition Co., the Ingram/Foster biplane tañita Co-Op on Silver Avenue SE between the march: The change is not as sweeping as critics claim, he discrimination on the basis of primaries – New York, Connecticut, is modeled after the first biplane to fly bia Law School’s Center for Gender and Sexuality Carlisle Boulevard and Tulane Drive. “We celebrate the Haymarket martyrs and Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and in New Mexico – a Curtiss pusher, which said, because federal law “provides its own robust race, sex, age, religion, or Law. “They also seek to unravel protections against This popular event features live music, all revolutionary popular and working-class Rhode Island – Clinton could have it in the had the propeller at the back, meaning remedies, and plaintiffs usually allege both federal race discrimination in public accommodations and arts and crafts, kids’ activities and food. fighters in the long struggle against capital- disability. But it forces workers bag by April 26. it was pushed through the air, not pulled and state law claims in the same complaint.” He other contexts.” Talk with local farmers, pick up seedlings ist-colonialist exploitation and oppression. seeking redress for discrimination Meanwhile, Sanders has a lock on 1,069 by front-mounted propellers like today’s told WBTV in Charlotte that the “exceedingly minor Last week, the ACLU and others went to court for your garden, eat local and organic food, We call for no war between nations as we delegates. He needs 1,314 of the 1,938 planes. procedural difference” would have a minimal effect. into the federal system, where to contest the parts of HB2 that target bathrooms and learn about how to get involved in local recognize there is no peace between classes. unallocated delegates to score the nomi- Charles Walsh christened our desert But in a post for lawyers on the Employment & and to overturn local LGBT ordinances, arguing environmental campaigns such as protect- Amidst the latest wave of xenophobia and access is more difficult nation. Sanders would have to dominate skies with a Curtiss Pusher in 1911. A Labor Insider blog, Winston-Salem attorney Robin that they violate the U.S. Civil Rights Act and U.S. ing bees, stopping uranium mining and white supremacy, we mark the 10th anni- the Northeast, then win all of the June year later, New Mexicans were treated to pressuring Kirtland Air Force Base to clean versary of the powerful immigrants’ Gran Shea had a different take: “We expect to see a flurry Supreme Court precedent. But the complaint doesn’t 7 primaries – California, Montana, New fantastical tricks of the air by stunt pilot up its enormous aviation fuel spill. For more: Paro/Great Boycott of 2006. And we stand of summary judgment motions and motions to The act – which applied to businesses with 15 or address the provisions affecting the right to sue Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota and Lincoln Beachey. The plane at the Sunport visit lamontanita.coop. in solidarity with our sisters and brothers dismiss wrongful discharge claims based on this more employees – did not contain explicit language under state law. South Dakota – to win the spot. was purchased from Ingram’s descendants Amy Goodman in ABQ: Award-winning around the globe, especially those who are amendment.” Shea, partner in a firm that represents allowing alleged victims of job bias to sue. But since Clarke said that if workers-rights advocates and In other words, Clinton has the kind by a Texas pilot, who sold it in 1987 to independent journalist Amy Goodman of employers, called the change a “bomb.” Democrats don’t like what HB2 did, they should go of advantage that could earn her the the Albuquerque Museum and the city’s indigenous, who fight for justice, freedom the mid-1980s, North Carolina courts have held that Democracy Now! will stop in Albuquerque From the moment that the Charlotte City Council back to the legislature. Democratic nomination well before the Aviation Department. Incredibly, the and harmony with our Mother Earth.” For the “public policy” doctrine does give people who as part of her 100-city tour to celebrate 20 voted on Feb. 22 to expand protections based on “Go create an agency,” he said. “Go put order to New Mexico primary. airplane needed only a handful of minor more, visit: Facebook: May Day March and are wrongfully fired because of discrimination the years of her show, which has become the sexual orientation and gender identity, opponents this chaos.” repairs and replacement parts. Picnic. right to recover damages under common (nonstatu- Dear Sassy Lass: During 2015’s South largest public media collaboration in the vowed to strike back. tory) law. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that Carolina Confederate flag debate, I country. Sayrah Namasté is an organizer with the A month later, Republicans who control the legisla- Got Q’s? The Sassy Lass might have In the space of the 12-hour special session, HB2 produces investigative journalism in the public interest. remember an issue about the Confed- some A’s! Send your questions to the- Goodman’s talk and book signing will American Friends Service Committee in ture called a special, one-day session to take place erate flag flying over Old Town Plaza. [email protected] today. benefit Albuquerque’s community media Albuquerque. She writes about events of in- I know that the Battle of Glorieta Your question could be next. center, Quote Unquote Inc., which is launch- terest to Albuquerque’s activist community. 12 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ANALYSIS/LETTERS letters/cartoons ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 13

Martinez Owes N.M. an Apology To the Editor: confirmed gang member Jacquise. Glasgow cartoon captioned, “Hillary, I involved in the power play between the After watching a KOB-TV story The amount of lies that you can think I’m going to have trouble finding Regents and UNM Health Sciences Cen- For Mental Health Debacle a few weeks ago regarding FBI shove into one article is truly you a sparring partner before the big ter is involved in a Republican political BY HEATH HAUSSAMEN and Department of Homeland breathtaking! The first one being fight.” action committee raises a number of Security aerial surveillance over that the skate park shooting was What a difference a year makes! Today questions. ood leaders the administration accused of “credible Albuquerque, it seemed to me as if “the worst mass shooting in city a challenger to Clinton is running on No one in the senate apparently knew Gapologize when allegations of fraud” in 2013. there was a bit of drama thrown in history.” How long have you the very principles you laid forth so about his connection to New Mexicans for they make mistakes. I All 15. No fraud. about “government surveillance” or your “writers” lived in Al- eloquently. In fact, Will Ferguson’s com- Honest Leadership when he was con- accepted Gov. Susana There were some billing problems. designed to feed the paranoid buquerque? Or do you even live ment beginning with “There is nothing firmed as one of the governor’s appoint- Martinez’s apology Some organizations owe money. That mindset. here at all? If you did, maybe you’d more pernicious, nothing more cor- ments last year. That’s because it wasn’t for her pizza party could have been addressed without I watched the piece and looked remember the Hollywood Video rupting, than the tsunami of secret cash disclosed, in spite of requirements to do debacle in December putting people at risk. up the article and was left feeling murders in 1996. flooding each election cycle,” would fit so. Would he have been turned down, as in part because The way the Martinez administration curious as to why the FBI and DHS beautifully into a campaign speech for was Matt Chandler, if senators knew the such humility from responded to concerns about fraud has The whole article is poor little … Bernie Sanders. score? elected officials, been a complete disaster. had conducted overflights of Al- Jacquise, a big mean whitey shot given the pressure to appear perfect in buquerque mostly during the week at him for no reason! Oh lawdy! You said you are still happy with your It is also a peek into the murky world our scandal-hungry society, is rare. and not on the weekend. I think No mention of Jacquise firing a early choice of Clinton but we wonder of political action committees, which Now Martinez owes New Mexicans an The Medicaid freeze the activity is conducted during the gun, or stealing a skateboard, or if you are in the same position as many thanks to Citizens United, largely apology for a devastating decision by forced health providers week because most people – good being a gang member, or Bloods opinion shapers who signed on to the operate behind an opaque screen to her administration. Thus far, she’s not and bad – relax on the weekend gang members showing up at his Clinton campaign early. They all saw influence the behavior of appointed and offering one. out of business and put and the agents protecting society memorial. Nothing! her as inevitable, backed by the entire elected officials, and hence, the actions of When the Martinez administration tens of thousands of probably relax on the weekend, too. To be honest, you guys make Democratic establishment, funded by government. In this case, the connection falsely insisted it had no choice but to New Mexicans needing In my mind, the secrecy sur- me sick to my stomach! You waste the financial sector, and favored by the was revealed by a common address. freeze Medicaid funding to 15 behav- rounding the flights boils down to a ton of ink defending an urban corporate media who strove mightily UNM Regent Rob Doughty’s law office ioral health organizations in 2013, it help with depression and safety and security for the brave terrorist piece of filth and try to to “Disappear” any possible challenger. is home to New Mexicans for Honest was clear that the administration was, suicidal thoughts at risk men and women of those agencies whitewash his background. Peo- Who would dare interrupt the corona- Leadership, a political action committee at best, making a huge mistake. The who have dedicated their lives to ple like you are the reason that tion? that sent flyers for Secretary of State Di- Medicaid freeze forced health providers Ever since, the administration has en- protecting the American dream, not Albuquerque is in the shape it’s Well, Bernie Sanders dared. It becomes anna Duran in 2014. Doughty’s firm also out of business and put tens of thou- gaged in a campaign of misinformation, infringing on it. I do believe that in. Always apologizing for the more apparent every week that Sanders had a $315,000 contract with that office sands of New Mexicans needing help spin, and secrecy. Martinez’s response both the FBI and DHS are targeting criminals nonstop! Your baseless is the true advocate of getting dark as well as others with the New Mexico with depression and suicidal thoughts at to all 15 organizations being cleared of individuals who represent a clear propaganda endangers the entire money out of politics, and that one of General Services Department to the tune risk by disrupting services and creating fraud was deflection: “Medicaid funds and present danger to society, and community. A movement is starting Hillary Clinton’s greatest weaknesses is of $1.3 million. chaos. should be used to provide basic health- it is an obligation and their job to up to grab every paper out of every her coziness with corporate contributors. New Mexicans for Honest Leadership It took a colleague of mine a few care for those in need, and I will never do that in the most effective way bin and throw it in the trash where It’s a difficult, almost paralyzing situa- is connected to another more well- hours of reporting to figure out that the turn a blind eye to wealthy CEOs who possible. it belongs. We don’t want your tion for many. Are super delegates really known Republican PAC, Advance New Administration could have continued break the public’s trust and do things As far as I’m concerned, the more “activism” that only endangers our going to vote for Clinton if 70 percent Mexico Now, which gave it $175,000 funding the organizations to ensure like funnel public money to family the FBI and DHS chip away at the community. of their constituents voted for Sanders? – the sum total of its contributions. The services weren’t disrupted while law members and squander tax dollars on bad guys and work at taking bad Another article that was a With all her corporate and Wall Street PAC-to-PAC shuffle of cash effectively enforcement investigated possible private planes,” she said. elements off of our streets, the safer complete turd in your paper was financing, with her constant “evolving,” hides the ultimate source of the funds fraud. No acknowledgement that she’s even we all are. It would be disturbing to the one on Trump. The whole Nazi is Clinton really our best shot at returning and makes it almost impossible to Either the Martinez administration aware of the damage her administration me if our law enforcement agencies thing is so played out! Why don’t elections to the people? determine whether policy at UNM or didn’t understand the federal rules has caused. were not using every tool in the you mention Hillary’s ties to KKK We are a group of self-organized voters elsewhere is being made at the behest of or, worse, it was trying to deceive One of the Arizona providers that quit toolbox to thwart or prevent crime in Valencia County who share your fears – not just ordinary donors – but by large New Mexicans. Long after we at New working in New Mexico is suing United leader Robert Byrd? Or the crimes that our democracy is disappearing. Mexico In Depth, where I was working Healthcare and its subsidiary, Optum- and preempt terrorism and espio- against humanity she’s carried out and unidentifiable groups acting behind at the time, reported the truth – that Health New Mexico – the go-between at nage. by her votes authorizing wars and To quote Will Ferguson again, “If the the scenes and out of the public eye. funding could have continued during the time that distributed state Medicaid At the end of the day, who really attacks across the Middle East? Or corrupting influence of unaccountable New Mexico must toughen its disclo- the investigation – the administration funds to providers. OptumHealth cares about surveillance? Every- her ties to Nazi bankers in Europe? campaign money unleashed by the sure laws and enforce existing laws lim- wrongly insisted it had no choice and covered up its own problems by blaming thing we email, text, take a picture Or her funding ISIS? Or her run- current Supreme Court isn’t addressed iting PAC contributions. Left unchecked, downplayed disruptions in services. the 15 New Mexico health organiza- of, videotape or talk about on our ning guns through Libya? The list in the next four years, I fear that the the covert practices and conflicted The administration has defended tions, La Frontera alleges in a lawsuit. La personal devices is stored and goes on and on. Constitution and the Bill of Rights won’t loyalties of the UNM regents involved itself by pointing out that two health Frontera has since ceased operations in recorded in the cloud by service I really believe you guys are be worth the parchment they’re written degrade our state’s unethical reputation organizations returned $4.24 million New Mexico. providers, so in all reality nothing the racists that try and use and on.” and our state’s leading university. in alleged overpayments in exchange Maybe the Martinez administration is private anyway. It’s not the manipulate race issues (you’re race We agree. We are not naïve “Bernie – Melinda Smith for restored funding. Presbyterian was duped. Or maybe the truth about government or Big Brother. It’s our pimps!) to try and peddle your Bros.” portrayed by the corporate media Health Services, which repaid $4 million, why the Administration froze funding is modern society advancing techno- dirty rag of a paper. We’re so tired and we don’t believe that Magic Bernie disputed owing that much but said its much worse. logically. of your lies, and you need to be can fix it all by clapping his hands. We ABQ Free Press welcomes letters aim was to preserve “critical safety net Regardless, Martinez needs to On a final note, I’d say that held morally accountable for the do believe that Sanders is the most to the editor and bylined behavioral health services” and jobs. apologize for crippling this important whatever the overflights were for, it nonsense and propaganda that you likely candidate to turn the ship of state opinion pieces, subject to editing by the newspaper for With its funding held hostage, Presby- government safety net. And she must is not the general public’s busi- try and poison the minds of the those few degrees that will steer us back terian gave in. Others that fought are style and length. Letters may foster a transparent, honest discussion ness. Society is protected by quiet people with. toward a true democracy before a corpo- bogged down in litigation. Many have appear in print on the news- about how we fix her administration’s professionals who need anonymity – Anonymous rate oligarchy is cemented permanently paper’s website, www.freeabq. gone out of business or limped along. mess. to effectively do their duty on our in place. com. Writers should include Five Arizona companies brought in To the Editor: – Eric R. Trammel their full name and a daytime Haussamen runs NMPolitics.net, an behalf. to fill the gap in services have also Your recent nod to GOP candidate phone number that the newspa- struggled. Three have since quit pro- online news organization that seeks to – Chase Hamilton John Kasich inspired us to look To the Editor: per’s editors can use to contact viding services in New Mexico, sparking inform, engage and build community. them. Submissions should be To the Editor: at your endorsement of Hillary The recent revelation by Joey Peters, additional transitions and disruptions. Reach him at [email protected], sent to [email protected] I was just reading your crybaby Clinton in April 2015. That endorse- of the NM Political Report and the ABQ Now Attorney General Hector Balderas on Facebook at /haussamen, or on article lamenting the passing of ment ran on the same page as a Free Press, that one of the UNM Regents has cleared all 15 New Mexico providers twitter @haussamen sports ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 15 If not for Vela, Sanchez Would Have Been Fired a Year Earlier CALLING ALL PETS BY richard stevens

K, mailbag could not produce. The decay of the Otime. For those program is discouraging. The decay of of you non-baby the fan base in The Pit is inexcusable, boomers, that is a and that fan base also was part of the Lizabeth sent us this bag the mailman “stuff” produced by Flanagan. photo of Muffin, a used to carry mail From Ralph: What do you think of in when letters, bills polydactyl kitty she Cullen Neal’s choice to go to Mississippi? and junk mail were Do you think he has the skills to succeed rescued 10 years ago. delivered door to door. For you techies, in the SEC? it’s email time: “What she lacks in Stevens: There might have been From M.P.: I enjoyed your piece on Paul personality is more than better, safer choices if playing time Krebs in the ABQ Free Press, though I were the main criteria in the selection. made up for in all those thought you could have been even more The SEC is better than the Mountain critical of his work. extra toes,” Lizabeth West, and Neal was (mostly) an average Two things, however. As for wanting guard in the Mountain West. He can wrote. “Indeed, her paws “the stuff that Flanagan produced in his shoot and has good court awareness. If are the size of dinner early years,” I was a season ticketholder he can make better decisions with the for most of Flanagan’s years. If he plates! She’s our girl and basketball at Mississippi and improve his hadn’t had two studs named Jordan defense, he could find success. But the we love her to death.” Adams and Dione Marsh, I don’t think basketball talent in the SEC is better and his record would have been much better maybe quicker. than Yvonne Sanchez’s. Probably the best thing, however, is And as for Yvonne, maybe replacing that Neal gets away from the pressure Send it to her with someone with more intensity of the father-son soap opera and enjoys [email protected] and drive will be a good thing. However, the go-away-to-college experience. the manner and timing of her firing Include your name, phone number, and your pet’s name, – with or without comparison to the From P.C.: I saw an editorial recently and we’ll try to reserve their spot in the pet parade. coddling of Craig Neal – was a disgrace. in the Journal trying to again claim that Yvonne Sanchez was fired for racial Stevens: I agree with the disgrace reasons, even though Sanchez said she comment. Krebs showed about as much did not think race was involved. 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Reach him at focus and a consistency that Sanchez [email protected] 16 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS how to how to ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 17 Nursery Rhyme & Reason: Visiting Rehm’s Project Celebrates Food Literacy BY rene thompson BY rene thompson

drive-by glance at Rehm’s Nurs- Hayman said. “Roses egun in 2009 as a Southwest Aery (5801 Lomas NE) reveals a do really well in the BOrganizing Project initiative, small gem of a nursery. After parking spring or fall and like Project Feed the Hood was founded and exploring a few paces, the visual it cooler, but they can to enhance opportunities for a dia- trickery of a roadside vantage point take the desert sun as logue about hunger and where our becomes clear. Rehm’s is a gem, but well.” food comes from. The food literacy definitely more amethyst cathedral Their selection of and gardening program provides than diamond solitaire. handmade Mexican access to food and alternative ways It’s easy to spend a couple hours ceramics lends a spec- to consider and combat hunger than exploring Rehm’s but that will only get trum of color to the organizations like food banks have you so far. To experience all Rehm’s has corridors and walls. traditionally offered. on offer — think indigenous, drought-re- Stocking everything The national popularity of the farm- sistant plants, annuals and perennials, from bulbs and seeds to-school movement offers incentives a range of edibles and fruit trees — you to biodegradable seed for local farmers to produce food for need to block off the whole day. starter kits, rain barrels nearby schools in need. In addition Open for over 90 years, Rehm’s has and composters, to providing schools with healthy, only changed hands five times. For Rehm’s also stocks locally grown fruits and vegetables, the last 11 years, Tammy Hayman natural pesticides and children can visit these farms to learn has owned Rehm’s, and she exhibits predators. The nursery where their meals are coming from. genuine enthusiasm as she recounts also carries specialty Project Feed the Hood hosts their the benefits of shopping at a locally plants like Bonsai seventh annual spring opening fiesta owned nursery. trees, succulents and at their community garden (1410 For instance, almost all the plants cactus starters, and Wellesley SE) on May 7, from 10 on display here have a simple tag that an array of robust, a.m. to 2 p.m. The organization has specifies price, type of plant, whether fragrant geraniums, assisted more than 20 local schools in it’s seasonal or annual, the plant’s which do well catching they can acclimate to the weather. She xeriscaping guide can be found at starting their own campus gardens water usage, and how much sun it a summer breeze in kitchen windows. also recommends buying a garden Rehm’s or obtained directly from the and community gardens in impover- can take. Courteous employees are on If you’re not sure what to use for cover for especially cold nights or Water Utility Authority. Rehm’s carries ished areas of Albuquerque. standby to answer questions. Hayman garden pests, Hayman recommends particular hot days to save plants 98 percent of the species offered in the Project organizer Rodrigo Rodri- says that being one of the most well- consulting an employee. Hayman from frost or wilting. guide, says Hayman, who notes that guez says the fiesta will start in the stocked nurseries in the city is part of explained that the praying mantis is a Xeriscaping is one of the most the guide is extensive. In it, plants are morning with a special seed blessing with the rest of the day reserved for Rehm’s business plan. great way to get rid of bugs, but they sensible options when choosing plants broken down by sun and water needs Project Feed the Hood need to be spread out over a large area planting or composting, attending Best Natural Pest Repellents for Plants for gardens or landscaping, and the and what’s best for certain regions of so as not to cannibalize each other, seed workshops and celebrating in the The Project Feed the Hood community garden at 1410 Wellesley SE Neem oil Water Utility Authority has published a the city and the amounts of rebate al- Diatomaceous earth which is known to happen. Rehm’s how-to guide on hundreds of xeriscap- garden. Activities are planned for all lowances. For more info, visit abcwua. garden is used for more than just exists in relation to place. “Everything ranked in the top three states for Natural predators: praying mantis, ladybugs, also sells ladybugs, green lacewings ing plants and flowers. The WUA also ages, and seeds will be distributed for org growing food; by providing yoga, we [grow] is organic, but we specifi- childhood hunger. To be classified as green lacewings and red wigglers and red wigglers to enrich soil, but offers rebates to Albuquerque residents backyard or community gardening. To learn more about Rehm’s, call nutrition and cooking classes there, cally use heritage or heirloom seeds,” hungry, at least 30 percent of kids are For larger animal (e.g., cats, dogs, rabbits, snakes Hayman recommends not getting who xeriscape their yards and gives an Lunch will be provided, and guest 266-5978 or visit rehmsnurserynm.com the space has been diversified. said Rodriguez. “A lot of [our] seeds continuously missing meals.” and deer) deterrents: Epic Animal Scram more than one kind at a time because incentives to residents wanting to transi- speakers address the importance of The core mission of Project Feed the come from the Pueblo or traditional It’s important to note that the their impact can cancel each other out. tion away from water-hogging lawns. Rene Thompson is a staff reporter at ABQ school and community gardens in Hood remains food literacy and how local farmers. We try to be stewards of absence of hunger doesn’t necessarily For idiopathic infestations, Hay- The WUA how-to guide on Free Press. Email her at [email protected] New Mexico. Throughout spring and “We have to compete with larger man reports that neem oil is summer, the Project Feed the Hood that conversation about sustenance the earth, land and water because it’s a imply healthful eating or adequate chains that have garden centers the best all-around natural vital part of our culture. We always try nutrition. It also matters what we eat. because their prices are less, but repellent. “When it warms to work from a cultural perspective as “There are all these dietary diseases people end up getting corporate-made up, people have to worry indigenous Chicano New Mexicans.” that could be avoided with more ed- plants without any of the know-how,” about those bugs, and we All six schools that Project Feed the ucation in poorer communities, such Hayman said. “I have a really great try to always use neem oil or Hood is working with are considered as diabetes, hypertension and heart crew. They’re helpful and knowledge- something that’s non-toxic. class one schools for children with disease,” Rodriguez said, “[That] ulti- able, and unfortunately, the people Neem oil is an insecticide, regard to lack of food. That means 100 mately costs us hundreds of millions who work seasonally [at larger chain miticide and fungicide, so percent of these students consume of dollars in health care [costs] that stores] don’t have a clue, so we pride it’s a very good product to school-provided lunches rather than are completely preventable.” ourselves on being customer-oriented keep on hand when you don’t being able to bring food from home. Project Feed the Hood plans to and making sure people walk away know what could be going These children tend to live in more pov- rename their community garden this knowing how to take care of their on with your plants.” Rehm’s erty-stricken areas of Albuquerque like year in honor of former City Council investment.” also sells critter repellents the South Valley and Southeast Heights. President Rey Garduño and his wife Rehm’s is a premier shopping for troublesome cats, dogs, “Most, if not all, of these kids Ilsa. “They have both been tireless destination for rose bushes, as they’re rabbits, snakes and deer. are getting their primary meals at advocates in our community for food grown onsite by a rosarian, or expert When starting from scratch school,” said Rodriguez. “What we’re and social justice,” said Rodriguez. rose cultivator, and they offer 1,800 with seeds or starter plants, seeing is a lot of missed meals. There To learn more information about starter bushes in dozens of varieties. Hayman advises waiting are lots of indicators of how they Project Feed the Hood or volunteer, “The roses come to us as sticks in till they’ve grown to the top measure hunger, and many older visit projectfeedthehood.org January, and we get three waves of cover of the starter kit, and students will skip meals to make sure Rene Thompson is a staff reporter at them. There is a sweating-out process gradually transferring them From left, Rodrigo Rodriguez and Travis McKenzie pull weeds at the Van Buren Middle School campus their younger siblings are eating. New ABQ Free Press. Email her at when we pot, root and cover them,” outside over a few days so garden before students come out to till soil and water plants. Mexico in general is continuously [email protected] Arts ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 19 Matters of the Art: Money, Air & Nativity BY LISA BARROW

Tipping point into the masks we wear. Those masks Kanye West is right: “Having may be found attached to dancers’ money isn’t everything — not having faces, or they might be imaginary, it is.” Thankfully, the cash-strapped intangible. Some are created with artist populace of Albuquerque and makeup. One particular mask might its environs are about to get a $50,000 be a welder’s helmet — this is, after all, shot in the arm. somatic poetry. Backed by the Andy Warhol Foun- Suspended from trapeze, hammock, dation’s Regional Regranting Program, silks, hoop and cube, AirDance New Downtown gallery and arts organiza- Mexico performs all new dances and tion 516 ARTS has acquired funds to theatrical explorations created collab- lavish on worthy visual arts projects. oratively by company members. The newly created Fulcrum Fund will Burque wall-of-bass supergroup dish out grants ranging from $2,000 Chicharra enhances the experience to $5,000 “to enable artists to expand with original music composed just existing work and pivot in new for “Masque Aspect.” Intriguingly, directions in creating and showcasing AirDance musical director Monica projects that inspire curiosity, engage- Demarco, who ensures fresh sonic ment and dialogue,” according to the inventions for every show, is both an program description. aerialist and a member of the band. Any medium you can dream Catch “Masque Aspect” on Friday, April 22–23, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April up — from a one-off performance art drag performance by Lady Shug, the with B. I. A. (Bands In Action), which 24, at 2 p.m. Tickets are just $5 to $15 and piece to a series of film screenings to reigning Miss New Mexico Pride. is responsible for the annual Indie/ can be snagged at the door, by calling something online to a good old-fash- Zine-making, presentations and Electro/Punk Music Festival in 842-9418 or online at airdance.org ioned exhibition — is eligible for the poetry fill the day with indigenous Shiprock, N.M. Admission is dona- grants. A panel of three arts profes- The Nation in the nation talent and community-building, while tion-based. For more info, visit the sionals — Romi Crawford, Joey Reyes It’s time for the Gathering of the Discotays, Ryan Dennison and Facebook event page at and Al Miner — will decide this year’s ŁIIZHIN rep sonic variety. bit.ly/QueerNations awards. Nations. Happening Thursday, April 28, through Saturday, April 30, at Downtown underground library Lisa Barrow eats, breathes and sleeps art When handing out dollars, a fund Corpus hosts the day in conjunction has to be picky. Nonprofits, students WisePies Arena aka the Pit (1111 … and juniper pollen. and commercial businesses are ineli- University SE), this massive powwow gible for these grants. The lead artist representing over 500 tribes remains on any project must live within an the cultural touchstone we’ve come 80-mile radius of Albuquerque, and to expect after over three decades of whatever art you create must include dancing, fry bread and Miss Indian a public component. If you’ve been World-crowning. dreaming of building that revolutionary Shop for something meaningful olfactory masterpiece, you’ll have to hit among more than 800 artists, crafters up another organization; the Fulcrum and other vendors at the Indian Trad- Fund strictly considers visual art. ers Market, where tacky plastic crap Proposals must be submitted by is strictly verboten. Soak in sounds by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Native performers in genres ranging Visit 516arts.org for the grant applica- from hip-hop to Native traditional to tion, budgeting form and other details, country on Stage 49. Will-call tickets or head to the Santa Fe Art Institute priced from $19.50 to $44 and GoN (1600 St. Michael’s Drive) from 2 to memorabilia can be purchased online 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, for an at gatheringofnations.com through informational session. April 23. GoN is an Albuquerque institution High flying and a destination for thousands every Spring, as they say, is in the air. year, but Native identity is vast. Ad- This is especially true if you think of dressing what it describes as a “visibil- “spring” as slang for “pollen,” and of ity void” for indigenous queers at the “pollen” as another word for “suffer- annual powwow, Gathering of Queer ing.” What a consolation it is to know Nations (An Indigenous Queer Cele- that the performers of AirDance New bration) crams in an incredible array Mexico are also going airborne for of entertainment and edification at their annual spring show from Friday, Corpus Info Shop (214 Sixth Street SW) April 22 through Sunday, April 24. on Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 8 p.m. “Masque Aspect” brings eight aeri- GQN is probably the only shindig alists plus artistic director Debra Lan- on Earth where one can experience dau center stage at AirDance ArtSpace blue corn mush fruit mix as an avenue (3030 Isleta SW) for an artistic inquiry to revitalizing Native cuisine followed by a safer sex demo followed by a 20 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS word WORD/living ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 21 Dangerous Hunger: Stephen Graham Jones Talks Monsters, Storytelling Geeking Out: An Interview with Felicia Day BY lisa barrow BY rene thompson loodthirsty werewolves prowl bags and haggard and sick and red-eyed, half- ctor, author and producer Felicia and praise from authors such as Bthrough a tale about family, boxes into a ashamed of what they’ve been doing. A Day got her start in the City of George R.R. Martin and connection and coming of age in car or horse But they do it again next month. I’ve Angels and on the Internet. and actor Neil Patrick Harris, the award-winning horror writer Ste- trailer and known people who look at others In 2002, Day scored a recurring masses yearn to share literary experi- phen Graham Jones’ “Mongrels” plugging with a dangerous hunger. guest role on the final season of cult ences with their heroes. (hardcover; $24.99; William Morrow), on to the Everything the kid at the center of classic TV show “Buffy the Vampire A paperback release less than available May 10. next place. “Mongrels” knows about werewolves Slayer.” Her character, potential slayer eight months after the first run is a Occasionally grisly and often I figured comes from stories told by his aunt, Vi, arrived at the Hellmouth early on. testament to the work’s popularity, perversely funny, “Mongrels” is a out pretty uncle, and grandpa, plus his own When Willow unlocked the Power of and Day is on tour in support of the slow burn of a novel that demands to soon that observations. It’s contrasted with the in- the Scythe, her slayer powers were work. Nicknamed “Queen of the be read with urgency. It’s artful and home wasn’t accuracy of werewolves in pop culture. unlocked. Geeks,” Day helms YouTube pre- literary but is marinated in the lore — one place; How did you play with the concept Day would go on to create, write, mium channel Geek & Sundry, which and entertainment value — of genre home was of cultural identity? direct, produce and star in the iconic showcases nerd culture with shows fiction. the corner We always consider oral tradition web series “The Guild.” The pioneer- on topics ranging from LARPing (live In “Mongrels,” Libby, Darren and of whatever stories to be kind of gospel, don’t we? ing comedy chronicled the existence action roleplaying) to board their nephew are a family teetering on next bed- Beyond question. But the transmission of socially awkward gamer Cyd gaming with Wil Wheaton (“Star the edge of poverty and total annihi- room I was of any story, it changes it, doesn’t it? Sherman and her kooky circle of on- Trek: TNG”) and new sci-fi/fantasy lation as they rove the Deep South. As unpacking And usually not to be more factual. line friends as they play a massively comedy series “Riftworld Chronicles” they wait to see if the boy will inherit my eight What changes is that the story multiplayer online role-playing game starring Tahmoh Penikett (“Battlestar lycanthrope traits, even their devotion things into. becomes better — more thrilling, aka MMPORG. Galactica”). to one another can’t keep animal Wherever funnier, scarier, whatever the teller The narrative arc of “The Guild” Day was recruited alongside savagery at bay. my special thinks it needs for that telling. Which was informed by Day’s addiction to comedian Patton Oswalt for a coveted “Mongrels” imagines the day-to- action figure the listener, the kid in “Mongrels,” MMPORG “World of Warcraft.” From host gig on the forthcoming “Mystery day reality of American shapeshifters plant his teeth in everyone’s shoulder, and silver then tries to repeat himself, as if it 2007-2013, the iconic web series of- Science Theatre 3000” reboot project. who hunger — but must somehow then, first, that zombie’s probably knife with real turquoise in the handle were gospel, as if it were true. fered to marginalized female gamers exist in tense equilibrium with hu- “I’m having a blast just writing jokes your cousin, celebrating a bit too and that one photograph were, no And it is; that’s the thing. It’s true six seasons of representation in geek manity. Jones, who visits Bookworks for bad movies.” much, and second, that zombie’s matter if it was a windowsill this time because it feels true. Truth doesn’t come pop culture and ultimately became a (4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW) for a See Day in episodes of crowd- messing up the party. or a shelf, that was home. I figure a lot from accuracy or verifiability or corre- cult classic in its own right. reading and book signing at 6 p.m. funded web show “” with Werewolves, though, they just want of people know that kind of rootless spondence to some set of facts. Truth Day’s adventures RPGing her way on Monday, May 9, kindly answered Nathan Fillion (“Castle”) and Alan to go outside and howl at the moon, sense of place. Werewolves, especially. comes from the story inside the story. to Internet and pop culture sensation questions about his forthcoming novel Tudyk (“”). Day audibly beams right? They work all day, they cut In one interview, you described That’s what matters. Never the have afforded her a funny, relatable her appreciation for Tudyk’s project, via email. loose after dark. Just like the rest of perspective with both millennial “Mongrels” as “80 percent autobi- facts. Facts mess everything up. especially how hard he’s worked on us. As for why we as a culture keep and ’80s gaming generations. Her ABQ Free Press: Why werewolves? ography.” Why did your book about Werewolves, they don’t care about the “Con Man.” telling ourselves werewolf stories, autobiography, “You’re Never Weird Stephen Graham Jones: Because were- werewolves require so much of your facts. They want the story. So, there’s “I know how that is because ‘The I think a big part of it is that the on the Internet (Almost),” shares wolves are cool. And because they’re own history? plenty of werewolf facts in “Mon- Guild’ was my baby. I know just how werewolf is the animal rising up from the origin story of an American geek real. The werewolf is a monster we That’s the only way I know how grels,” definitely. But there’s more much he’s putting into it. All the writ- within the person. superheroine. can connect with. You see a vampire to write. Maybe I’m not very imagi- family. I believe in family. It’s the ing, producing and directing is done by Bookworks hosts Day in an author at your cousin’s graduation party, say, “Mongrels” embraces so many oppo- native, finally. Or, the part of stories other thing that makes a place home. him, and it’s really inspirational to be appearance and reading starting at and that vampire’s going to be kind sites. There’s a fierce sense of place and novels —of “Mongrels” — that Maybe the main thing. on a set that is so grassroots,” Day said. of looking down her nose at all us 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at UNM’s despite the rootlessness of constantly I’m making u p, it’s usually just the Lisa Barrow is a member of the On women’s evolving role in the commoners, isn’t she? All us mortals, Woodward Hall. For more info, visit moving and the destabilization of names. Everything else, I just kind of Dirt City Writers collective. industry, Day notes that while women all us breathers, we hardly even rate bkwrks.com/felicia-day. extreme poverty. What’s meaningful mine from stuff I’ve lived. I’ve known Visit her on the interwebs at still deal with sexism and stigma, to her, are too temporary to mess with. to you about these extremes? werewolves, sure. facebook.com/LisaBarrowLikesWords. struggling to break into directing or And a zombie — if a zombie’s Growing up, we moved around all I’ve known people who’ll disappear She most recently served as arts & lit to sustain an acting career over age 35, lurching around at the party, trying to the time, always throwing our trash for two or three nights and come back and web editor at Weekly Alibi. In her memoir, Day recalls her improving yourself … and that you’re new media has genuinely enhanced sheltered childhood, which was later not going to always fit in everywhere.” opportunities for women. complicated by anxiety and depres- Day counsels surrounding oneself “There are more opportunities over- sion brought on by the pressures of with positivity and holding steadfast all,” she said. “You’re not guaranteed becoming a musical and math prodigy to your identity over trying to please anything in life, but if you’re faithful at an early age and muddling through others and trying to fit in. Running for Animals to what you want to create and what adversity as a working actress in “Those are all things that I’ve really BY rene thompson you need to create, there will always runforthezoo.org sitting area, mas- Hollywood with an online gaming come to terms with just in the last five be a path to getting there.” Event Start Times: sages and breakfast addiction. years,” she said. This won’t be Day’s first visit to he 31st Annual ABQ Run for the Zoo hopes to Half Marathon starts at 7 a.m., ends at 10:30 a.m. burritos; the tent will ABQ Free Press spoke with Day by “So maybe I bloomed a little bit New Mexico. “I went to George R.R. bring more than 12,000 runners out on Sunday, 10K Timed Run starts at 8 a.m. be available during phone about her unusual upbringing, later in certain respects, but I cer- T Martin’s [Jean Cocteau] theater [in May 1, beginning at 7 a.m. The last day to register on- 5K Timed Run starts at 9:14 a.m. (first wave) registration for an her memoir and the MST3K reboot. tainly grew up in a sort of vacuum. Santa Fe], where he shows mostly art line is April 28, but runners can register in person till 5K Fitness Walk starts at 10:15 a.m. extra charge. “I was sheltered to an extent, and I Not having the idea of what a girl is films. I was really happy to be there April 30 or even the day of, if space is still available. 1K Fun Run starts at 11 a.m. More than 50 have to say, it’s definitely the reason ‘supposed’ to be imposed on me led last fall to talk about my book,” Day Starting at 6 a.m., some roads will close until 10:30 local schools are that I am the person I am today,” Day me to the career that I have now, so I a.m. These include: Tingley Drive from Marquez to participating in this year’s run. Coordinators are still said. “I do look forward to coming on the back of one of the shirts available for sale. said. “But it wasn’t an easy road when definitely have to be thankful for that.” Central; Eighth Street from Marquez to Stover; and looking for volunteers; apply at runforthezoo.org/ back and enjoying that wonderful The top three male and female runners and all I got out into the real world to learn Released in August 2015, “You’re parts of 10th Street, Park, Kit Carson, and Laguna. volunteer. Event proceeds will go toward the care of food you guys have there.” half-marathon participants will receive finisher those things that [most] kids learn ear- Never Weird” quickly landed on the For the first time, Zia Graphics will host a Run for 1,110 animals that reside at the Albuquerque Zoo, as medals. Another new element this year is the VIP lier, like not taking things personally, New York Times Bestseller list. With Rene Thompson is a staff writer at ABQ the Zoo merchandise store this year, and everyone who well as enrichment projects, veterinary equipment tent, featuring private toilets, a climate controlled learning that failure is just a step to a foreword by director Free Press. Email her at [email protected] registers before April 22 will have their names printed and education outreach. 22 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ARTS/LIVING film/how to ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 23 Objets Nucléaire: The Art of Abbey Hepner N.M. Film Focus: On Belief, Opportunity By KARIE LUIDENS by CHRISTA VALDEZ Night Shift”) and Chris Pratt tepping into CFA Downtown participants who follow their lead? Hopes vs. hoax “2 Years and 8 Days” and “Priceless” (“The Magnificent Seven”) for film in locales ranging from Santa Fe to Studio (113 Fourth St. NW) right In any case, it’s clear who’s affected: Celebrity sightings, filming announce- S evidence. Ruidoso. Television series “Preacher,” now feels a lot like entering an indoor everyone. ments and casting calls are the new No matter how reliable the “The Night Shift” and “From Dusk Till winter. From the walls to the artwork normal in New Mexico, and it’s easy to In her artist talk, Hepner explained source, local film and television Dawn” continue to roll metaphorical believe outrageous Internet headlines. glowing in patches of cool light, that working near power plants in projects are only official when tape in Albuquerque. Inquiries about forthcoming projects everything is white. Japan and Germany and contami- the New Mexico Film Office For the fur babies, the Animal Hu- and related celebrities regularly flood But this is no Narnia of harmless nated sites across the United States publishes a news release mane Association’s Feline Film Festival my inbox at oneheadlightink.com. snow — Abbey Hepner’s exhibition has strengthened her stance against at: nmfilm.com. Aside from benefits homeless pets in Albuquerque, Many such stories can easily be “Evocative Objects” challenges the nuclear energy. In an age where no legalities and manners, com- and the contest is open through April debunked with a review of the source viewer to explore a nuclear winter of solid solution for safe, long-term Abbey Hepner mon sense dictates that locals 30. Visit Animal Humane’s website for Abbey Hepner site. If you click on a website’s About Us toxicity and ethical dilemmas. storage of radioactive waste exists, yet “Towers,” 2015 behave respectfully toward our more details at: animalhumanenm.org/ “Failed Safety Test,” 2015 or Contact tab, and it clearly states that Local musician Joey Key snaps a selfie with “Preacher” star Hepner is no stranger to state- power companies continue to build visiting film friends. events/felinefilmfestival. powder buries a nuclear plant the stories published there “are satire or Dominic Cooper. ments about atomic energy. This time more plants, Hepner believes “we are A closed set is just that, and Score face time with local, national actually hurt; the victim was an actor, pure fantasy,” there’s your answer. next globe over. looky-loos are not welcome. Hugh Jackman to join a long list of New and international filmmakers at the Al- around, there’s no elevated radiation and the shocks were fake. But this all subject to nuclear tests.” What you can believe are public The imagery is disturbing, but at If hired to work on a film, intrusiveness Mexico celebrity sightings is almost over. buquerque Film & Media Experience, now to alarm visitors, but the work threat- experiment is cited as an example of If this knowledge, coupled with im- sightings or social media posts by least you’re in control. Step away, and isn’t merely impolite, it’s grounds for Sources remain tight-lipped about the through April 24. Learn more at: abqfilmx. ens in its own ways. how otherwise ethical people submit plications of the Milgram study, finds visiting celebs and film crews. For in- you’re back to being a tiny human firing, and that sort of termination identity of the “ Vs. Superman: com.The inaugural Truth or Consequences Next to the entrance, a pair of chairs to authority, allowing themselves to you despairing over your powerless- stance, musician Joey Key of local band trapped on a solitary globe with lim- can mark wannabe actors or crew as Dawn of Justice” star who will film in Film Fiesta is scheduled for May 6-8. Learn resemble a visitors’ lounge. In fact, it’s become progressively more complicit ness, venture further into the gallery Sourpuss recently had occasion to snap ited resources. Don’t accept Hepner’s undesirable for industry employment. New Mexico by summer’s end. more at: facebook.com/FilmTorC. a bare bones laboratory: the seats face rather than resist. to find a wall of snow globes filled a gentlemanly selfie with “Preacher” interpretation just because she’s an Our state is rapidly becoming known There’s also speculation that former Meet behind-the-scenes stars of nearly an old shock machine, and white lab A pair of photos opposite suggests with tiny human figures. The shelves star Dominic Cooper. Actors, producers, authority figure. Contemplate these for treating our temporary stars-in-res- Batman Christian Bale will return to our every N.M.-made production at the 2016 coats hang nearby. the reference’s contemporary signifi- are marked with “Handle With Care” directors and even crew members post questions and the exhibit yourself. idence with respect and space. While state to film a Western flick titled “The New Mexico Labor Film Festival, happen- A nearby placard describes Stan- cance. In a color shot, nuclear energy stickers, but no one’s around to about their time in the Land of Enchant- “Evocative Objects” remains on dis- some of that’s due to actual physical Hostiles,” which costars Jesse Plemons ing at The Guild Cinema (3405 Central ley Milgram’s infamous 1963 study enforce that. ment. workers at Plant Vogtle near Waynes- play only through Friday, April 22. CFA space between civilization and filming (“Fargo”) and Rosamund Pike (“Gone NE) on Saturday, April 30, and the Lensic wherein participants were instructed Standing before this collection, you Keep an eye out for New Mexico-re- boro, Ga., seem as distressed as the Downtown is open Wednesdays and locations, it also stems from our Girl”). “Antman” star Paul Rudd is slated (211 West San Francisco Street) in Santa to deliver increasingly powerful are the deity, capable of taking the lated posts on Twitter and Instagram, black-and-white subjects of Milgram’s collective aversion to becoming citizen to shoot “Ideal Home” soon in Northern Fe on Sunday, May 1. RSVP at facebook. electrical shocks to an innocent man. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call and you’ll come across a familiar study did 50 years prior. world in your hands and giving it a paparazzi. We’re friendly, and we’re New Mexico. com/SantaFeLaborFilmFestival. 221-8037 for a Thursday appointment. mountain view, spectacular sunsets or a Rather than refuse, “65 percent con- Are employees of today’s toxic good shake. Waste barrels tumble like chill. Let’s keep it that way. tinued shocking the subject to a lethal nuclear sector complicit simply by Tic Tacs around workers in hazmat Karie Luidens is an Albuquerque-based steaming plate of something smothered Getting the picture New Mexico film expert Christa Valdez, in green chile; browse social media 450 volts,” Hepner writes. showing up at work? Who’s to blame, suits. A toy oil well is caught in a writer of criticism, commentary, current Household names Watch for statewide casting calls as of OneHeadlightInk.com and Christa feeds from the likes of Rhea Seahorn In Milgram’s study, no one was “authorities” or the many low-level storm of black debris while snowy events and semiconnected musings. While not yet official, the wait for features “In the Middle of the River,” Valdez.com, reports on movie industry (“Better Call Saul”), Brendan Fehr (“The news for ABQ Free Press. Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Hospitality: Just Waiting by M. BRIANNA STALLINGS BY IAN MAKSIK

his acronym for “To Insure Proper Service.” be a solid career, so train as a “service to do it better. There is only one way to o much of New Mexico’s history, 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Tcolumn is Waiting tables is a proud profession, professional.” serve, based on the principles of health, Seconomy and culture has been Railyard Blacksmith Shop (First at dedicated to and hospitality remains one of the My uncle Ted once held the No. 1 safety and logic. Waiters of New Mexico, shaped by transportation. Hazeldine SW). One hundred cars my fellow largest employers; only the federal waiter’s button as a union waiter in you’re not “just waiting.” You’re pursu- We’re known the world over for will be on display, repping 10 cate- New Mexico government employs more people. NYC’s Plaza Hotel. When he died in ing a rewarding career as a professional our connections to the many ways gories: classic, antique, muscle, hot waiters--or Statistics show that 73 percent of the 1963, he was making approximately server. people get around, whether by hot air rod, custom mod, rat rod, lowrider, to be more public returns to a food service estab- $125,000 per year as a professional waiter. Keep your eyes on this column for balloon, train, plane or automobile. original, supercar and vintage. politically cor- lishment due to service; only 12 percent Just yesterday, I trained the staff of a an announcement about joint ABQ Learn more about our role in rolling Wheels @ Wheels will feature door rect, servers. It return for the food; 10 percent return 4-Diamond Award-winning hotel here in Free Press and New Mexico Restaurant forward with the Wheels Museum prizes, raffles, trophies, entertainment seems to me for comfort and ambiance; while only Albuquerque. In my training travels, the Association training events; these events that the term 5 percent come back for miscellaneous best students are always those who want will lead to the White Glove Awards for (1100 Second St. SW), a nonprofit or- and food. Carrying on the vehicular “waiter” has become neuter and refers reasons (such as an uncle who owns the to get better at their job. Exceptional Restaurant Service. That’s ganization located at the Albuquerque tradition of New Mexico is the goal of Rail Yards on the site of the historic to both male and female food servers. joint). This training ended in applause an “86” from Ian Maksik, “Professor of Motiva Performance, a locally owned Santa Fe Railroad locomotive repair Some waiters, both male and female, Imagine the mastery of chefs who’ve because attendees really appreciated the Service.” company specializing in high-horse- shops. dislike the term “server” for its perceived studied and trained for several years fact that management cared enough to As ever, address any questions you have power forced induction systems and Dedicated to the preservation of connotations of servitude or servants. going down the drain because of 30 invest in making their jobs easier and on service, etiquette or catering to me via a Wheels @ Wheels Platinum sponsor. Waiting is a tableside business. Three more efficient and teaching them how email to ian@usawaiter. transportation history in Albuquerque seconds of poor or improper service. com, and I’ll reply million full-time professional waiters are Remember that line from the theme song to generate increased sales and tips by via email or in this column. and New Mexico, the mission of this Gold, silver and bronze sponsorships entrepreneurs who depend on commis- from TV’s “Cheers”: “You want to go offering their guests the correct proce- unique museum is creating educa- are still available. sions from tableside sales they generate. where everybody knows your name.” The dures and precise protocols of proper Ian Maksik is a Cornell Hotel School tional exhibits made up of collections The Wheels Museum will be open graduate and a former Hilton general on Sundays for guests of the annual A full-time professional waiter at a waiter is the one who knows your name. service. of wheeled vehicles and related fancy steakhouse or other high-end I’ve been keeping tabs on job In the past few years, I’ve trained manager and catering editor for New York Rail Yard Market (held May through ephemera, including publications, restaurant can average $60,000 to websites, and there are lots of ads full staffs, including management and magazine CUE. Known as “America’s October). To register as a Wheels @ maps, blueprints, historical photos $90,000 per year in wages and tips. Think for servers and other food service line owners, in the art and science of service. Service Guru,” Maksik has keynoted, and more. The Wheels Museum is Wheels participant or sponsor, contact of tips as a commission on sales. Waiters personnel. There are 650,000 jobs open In my training travels, the best managers lectured and trained owners, management available for educational programs, Bill Pearman at 353-0912 or typically make approximately half of the in the hospitality industry annually in are always those who want to improve. and staff of hospitality facilities in 21 tours, events and presentations. [email protected]. For minimum wage, and they depend on tips the United States. I tell waiter-wannabe The owner who invests in such training countries and at notable industry confer- Car nuts are invited to attend more info on the museum, visit on sales to augment their wages. The students that “J-O-B” stands for “Just sends a message to staff that manage- ences. Contact him at [email protected] Wheels @ Wheels, from 10 a.m. to wheelsmuseum.org or call 243-6269. term “tips” originated in England as the Over Broke.” Done well, service can ment cares enough to show them how or (954) 804-5413. 24 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS drink Beer Town: Proof of Concept & Beyond by TY BANNERMAN

Freight House transcends Got a hot tip on Albuquerque’s beer scene? concept Know of a seasonal draft I’ve simply got to try? Drop me a line at [email protected] From the ruins of the once-mighty Flying Star in Bernalillo, a new restau- rant and taproom has emerged. Actu- deck will be open, and they’re serving ally, the owners of the Freight House festive hors d’oeuvres aplenty. Kitchen + Tap (200 South Camino del Or show up between noon and 10 Pueblo) refer to it as a “concept” in p.m. on Saturday, April 23, for the their promotional material, which is Food Truck Frenzy, wherein five food pretty inside baseball if you ask me. trucks will offer items to be paired Let’s not hold it against them, though. with five Marble beers. For $25, you As “concepts” go, it’s a great one. can try it all. Are you feeling drunk Freight House is similar in spirit to with power? the Nob Hill-based Matanza and Lobo Starr Brothers ready to shine Beast 101. Picture a lengthy lineup of micro-brewed beers, many local, and After a few months serving up a menu of items designed to comple- other breweries’ local beers, the Starr ment their consumption. Brothers Brewing (5700 San Antonio The restaurant uses the old Flying NE) is finally ready to send a few of its Star space well; it’s roomy without own up into the heavens. Last week, seeming cold, and the massive fireplace they unveiled the first four official erupting from center field will be a treat Starr Brothers Brews: Thunderr Ale, in the chill. A wide-ranging selection Lampshade Porter, Redd Zeppelin and of beers are on draft with a nucleus Starstruck IPA. I haven’t had a chance heart of local options such as Red Door, to try them yet, but I can’t wait. Ponderosa, Santa Fe and La Cumbre. Rio Bravo can can Swirling around those hometown Courtesy of Freight House Kitchen + Tap favorites are the likes of Ballast Point, The next step in Rio Bravo Brewery’s A golden flight at Freight House Beckenridge, Left Hand and so on. I (1912 Second St. NW) world dom- ination plan — and I assume that’s ordered a pint of La Cumbre’s Malpais rails were a delightful stick of saltiness scheduling food trucks to serve their stout, a heavy-hitting (7.5 percent how all businesses refer to long-term to dip into it. wares outside the establishment. goals — is coming together. The Wells ABV), velvety and rich pour that’ll get For my entrée, I had the Freight — er, Given the longstanding symbiotic you tipsy right quick. Park-based business is planning to put I’m sorry, “FR8” — burger, which was relationship between these businesses its eight core microbrews, including What really shines at Freight House a wonderful mess of bison, mushrooms and the increasingly precarious position is the food. We started with beer Snakebit IPA and the popular Old and blue cheese. My wife had the green that food trucks find themselves in Town Porter, into cans in the near cheese and homemade pretzel rails. chile cheese grits and deemed them “Uh- due to restrictive city regulations, their One Free The cheese was as gooey and savory future. Keep an eye on the coolers at hhhhhmazing.” And that’s not a word concern was understandable. But, as your friendly local liquor store. as you could hope for, and the pretzel she uses lightly, especially in regards to the good folks at the Dark Side Brew General grits, seeing as she’s from Crew (nmdarksidebrewcrew.com) Admission Tennessee and all. ascertained, the truth was less Freight House proves worrisome than the rumors. Ticket a fine addition to Ber- It turns out that Marble West- When Presenting This Ad nalillo’s main street. It’s side is forming a strategic alli- sure to be an epicenter of ance with one truck in particular, New Mexico beer culture; Karibu Café, which will serve up the fact that the Great in-house African cuisine seven Southwestern Brew Fest days a week. And a rotating ros- April 23rd, 6 p.m. game is staged just down the ter of food trucks will still sling street at Loretto Park on their wares on weekends, Friday Labor Day weekends for through Sunday. the foreseeable future sure doesn’t hurt. Marble-versary Speaking of Marble, it’s some- Still truckin’ at how been less than a decade Marble since the “old school” brewery opened its doors. Sometimes, A post in the Al- Courtesy of Starr Brothers Brewery it seems Marble, part of Al- buquerque subsection Starr Brothers’ American-style wheat ale Electric Sun buquerque’s craft beer revolution of Reddit caused some vanguard, has always been with panic among brewery us, but no, this April marks the eighth and food truck lovers: Ty Bannerman is a beer drinker, co-host anniversary. A poster claimed that of the City on the Edge , and Celebrate at an anniversary party on Marble Westside (5740 author of “Forgotten Albuquerque” as Courtesy of Marble Brewery Thursday, April 21, at the Downtown Night Whisper NW) well as a forthcoming memoir. He most location (111 Marble NW). ¡Revíva! will My Sweet Basil’s Mediterranean Chicken Wrap poses with Marble’s would no longer be recently served as feature and food editor seasonal Barke pilsner. soundtrack the party, the new rooftop at Weekly Alibi. 26 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS MUSIC REGISTER NOW! Within Range: Livin’ Loud by M. 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Thao & The GDSD lyrics and off-kilter time signatures In a recent Boom Box review (read emerge from the shadows. at bit.ly/BoomBox4-6), I compared Maynard devotees also know him as Thao & The Get Down Stay Down’s a vintner and a prankster with a devi- latest to “a full-back tattoo,” ous sense of humor; his first vineyard noting that “it’s gonna hurt like hell, was named after a genital wig. Savvy but the result is breathtaking.” fans of rawk and ’90s comedy may recall first hearing of Maynard’s band Puscifer during a sketch on HBO’s “Mr. Show with Bob and David” starring Bob Odenkirk (“”) and David Cross (“Arrested Development”). Later, Puscifer’s uncredited song The subject may sound dreary, Puscifer at Popejoy but the release, produced by tUnE- titled “Ass Kickin’ Fat Kid” was yArDs’ Merrill Garbus, cocoons Musicians who go by three-part featured on the “Mr. Show” sound- devastating lyrics in danceable music. names often have fanatical fans. Take, track and inspired feature film, “Run Experimental yet accessible, it’s cathar- for instance, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ronnie Ronnie Run.” So it’s understand- sis you can groove to. Thao & The Get James Dio, Jennifer Love Hewitt ... able why Puscifer may have initially Down Stay Down plays a 21-plus gig okay, maybe not that last one. When it seemed like a joke band. on Tuesday, April 26, at Launchpad comes to Maynard James Keenan, aco- Three , five singles, one (618 Central SW). lytes practically foam at the mouth with documentary soundtrack and a re- Nguyen’s father abandoned her Swampy Louisiana rockers Seratones rabid appreciation of his body of work. mix release later, it’s harder to dis- family when she was a tween, and “A open. Fronted by explosive vocalist AJ As frontman for prog-metal legend count raunchy, loop and beats-driven Man Alive” examines the gaping ache Haynes, Seratones’ debut “Get Gone” Tool and co-founder of supergroup A Puscifer as mere novelty. The group’s he left in his wake. Many people have drops on Fat Possum Records on May Perfect Circle, Keenan’s musical repu- latest album, “Money $hot,” was re- daddy issues but far fewer transform 6. Doors are at 8 p.m., and the show’s tation has preceded him for a quar- leased in 2015. Puscifer rocks UNM’s those paternal problems into critically at 9. Tickets are available online for $15 ter-century. Exclaim “Maynard,” and Popejoy Hall on Thursday, April 28. acclaimed music. at launchpadrocks.com. watch as long-haired lovers of esoteric Tickets range from $45 to $55 and are cont. on page 28

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If we’re lucky, Wolfe performs at Sister (407 Cen- I didn’t 1 Shows: Moonstone Saturday: 5 Screens: Todos están muertos/ 9 Events: 4th Annual ABQ in the Monthly Vintage Lifestyle Pop-up They Are All Dead Renaissance Faire it’s a pleasant enough voyage — a tral NW) on Tuesday, April 26. Doors want 3 pm, Sister Bar, 407 Central Ave SW, 7 pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10 am, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, muddled confabulation of the day’s are at 8 p.m., and the show starts at to go to 242-4900, sisterthebar.com 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 768-3556, ABQ Free Press thoughts, convo and concerns. Aye, cabq.gov/culturalservices 9. New Zealand brother duo A Dead sleep and SATURDAY, APRIL 24 APRIL 29–30 there’s the rub though. Forest Index open. Admission is $16, deal with calendaR 2 Events: Drag Queen Bingo 6 Outdoors: Garden Fair & Plant Sale: SUNDAY, MAY 1 For some of us, what dreams may and tickets to this 21-plus recital are the night- to benefit NM AIDS Services Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs 10 Events: 2016 Festival of Email event info, come seem less an intriguing amalga- available at holdmyticket.com. mares. Noon, Garduños Old Town, 8 am, Albuquerque Garden Center, Asian Cultures including event name, date, mation and more like we’re trapped ABQ Free Press caught up with I asked 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 938-7100, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE, 296-6020, 11 am, New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial, time, address and contact nmas.net albuquerquegardencenter.org 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, 293-2322, on Willy Wonka’s Wondrous Boat Wolfe by email to discuss her current them 3 Outdoors: Family Friendly facebook.com/Asian-American- phone number Ride replete with attendant horrors. tour, the darkness of her personal about this Sunday Cyanotypes APRIL 29–MAY 5 Association-of-New-Mexico The National Institute of Neurolog- “Abyss” and sleep paralysis. recently 11 am, Open Space Visitor Center, 7 Screens: Monster Hunt 11 Screens: New Mexico Labor or website, to ical Disorders and Stroke estimates 40 to make 6500 Coors Blvd NW, 897-8831, Jean Cocteau Cinema, Film Festival [email protected] ABQ Free Press: You’ve toured with 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, million Americans suffer from chronic sure it cabq.gov/openspace 1 pm, Lensic Theater, everyone from Queens of the Stone (505) 466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, one month in advance long-term sleep disorders. These wasn’t APRIL 25–MAY 1 (505) 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org Age to Russian Circles and Woven- APRIL 29–MAY 22 of publication. range from insomnia to horrifically hand. How is it touring with A Dead some 4 Events: 37th Annual American vivid nightmares to sleep paralysis. made-up Indian Week: Pueblo Days 8 Shows: Immortal Longings: An TUESDAY, MAY 3 Forest Index? Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Argument Erupts Among Shake- 12 Shows: Chicano Batman Imagine not knowing whether memory about a month, staying at a shitty speare’s Greatest Women Chelsea Wolfe: I’ve definitely gotten 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, 8 pm, Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, you’re awake or asleep. Imagine and they said it was true, but that hotel off the highway, and during the indianpueblo.org The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, (505) 395-6369, ampconcerts.org to tour with a lot of rad bands. A 247-8600, vortexabq.org hallucinating a stranger in your bed- the doctors couldn’t find anything day, we’d hole up in John’s studio and Dead Forest Index toured with us room. Then, imagine you can’t move particularly wrong with me. As I got work out the sounds for the album. before on our last European tour, and ... because your own body won’t let older, I started having sleep paralysis One of my favorite things he’d do it was great to hear them play every Visit our fabulous online THROUGH APRIL 24 Q Tango Justice Wise: Flutes Friends FRIDAY, APRIL 29 you. That’s sleep paralysis. Perchance but I didn’t know it was called that, sound-wise was take a part I’d written calendar featuring hot links to Part of Art in the Afternoon and Fun 2016 night. It’s intimate, beautiful music The Pericles Project Brown Sugar Band to dream, indeed. and I never talked about it. It was just on guitar and have us try it on a dif- cool events in the ABQ area. 2 pm, Albuquerque Museum of Art & 2 pm, Outpost Performance Space, [that’s] well-served in a live setting. Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte Vista Part of Summertime in Old Town Sleep problems have plagued dark normal for me. ferent instrument or a synth. There’s Blvd NE, 254-7716, auxdog.com History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242- 210 Yale Blvd SE, 268-0044, 7 pm, Old Town Gazebo, 303 Romero SHOWS 4600, cabq.gov/museum outpostspace.org Scorpio singer Chelsea Wolfe since Tell us about your latest album Almost every night I’d wake up, a lot of Moog bass synth on the album St NW, 311, cabq.gov childhood, with no traceable origin and the figures from my dreams were See freeabq.com for a more THROUGH APRIL 30 Quodlibet: Light and Life Prisma Convictions, In Dying Arms “Abyss.” What challenges did you that gave it a depth that made sense extensive list of events. 7 pm, St. Michael and All Angels Part of Summertime in Old Town save an overactive imagination. That The Scarlet Letter 7 pm, The Co-op, 415 Central Ave NE face in creating this record? still there in the room with me – mov- with the lyrics. VSA -N4th Gallery, 4904 4th St NW, Episcopal Church, 601 Montaño NW 1 pm, Old Town Gazebo, eerie roiling dissonance also plays out ing towards me. It got worse when I APRIL 23–30 303 Romero St NW, 311, cabq.gov Jesus Cedillo I knew going into it that “Abyss” 345-2140, elitenm.net Raven & The Sweet Potato Pie Part of Noontime Guitar in the Galleries You’ve cited a number of artists Dirty Bourbon, in her music, which combines ele- was going to be a difficult album to moved to Los Angeles and was living Band Robert Earl Keen Noon, New Mexico Museum of Art, working in visual mediums as influ- 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 296-2726, THROUGH MAY 1 ments of goth rock, folk horror, black in a loud, chaotic part of town in a 6 pm, Pueblo Harvest Café, 7:30 pm, Skylight, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, (505) write, because I wanted to approach thedirtybourbon.com ences including filmmaker Werner Clue: the Musical 2401 12th St NW, 724-3510, 139 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org metal and electronica. some things deep in me that I’d been house full of roommates. I made the April 23, Rye Brothers Musical Theatre Southwest, indianpueblo.com/puebloharvestcafe (505) 982-0775, ampconcerts.org Herzog. How important is imagery to Justin Jay Wolfe recorded a tribute to British avoiding for a while. I knew it was decision to move out into the moun- April 28-30, Nathan Dean & 6320-B Domingo NE, 265-9119, The Temporary Tattoos Vetiver 9 pm, Effex Nightclub, 420 Central SW, your songwriting process? The Damn Band musicaltheatresw.com anarcho-punk band Rudimentary Peni, gonna get dark. tains while I was recording “Abyss.” 6 pm, St. Clair Winery and Bistro, 7:30 pm, Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Cir, redfishevents.com Images don’t necessarily influence Sister Bar, The Country House 901 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Santa Fe, (505) 395-6369, lent her vocals to an album from post- That helped a lot. NMARB Fest 2016 “Abyss” examines your lifelong my songwriting process, but I’ve al- 407 Central Ave SW, 242-4900, The Cell, 700 1st St NW, 766-9412, 243-9916, stclairwinery.com ampconcerts.org metal band Russian Circles and cites an 6:30 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central struggles with sleep disorders, Producer John Congleton has been ways been a fan of soundtrack music sisterthebar.com fusionabq.org Winners of the Jackie McGehee eclectic assortment of sonic influences, April 23, Votives Album Release APRIL 23–24 Ave NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com including night terrors and sleep at the helm of a lot of fantastic recent and film score, and I think cinemati- The Diary of Anne Frank Young Artists’ Competition including late R&B singer Aaliyah, April 29, Shrimp Night 6 Albuquerque Little Theatre, Hopi/Tewa Sinom Dancers 3 pm, First United Methodist Church, Red Light Cameras paralysis. What are your thoughts albums, “Abyss” included. I’ve 8 pm, Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Cir, Russian singer-songwriter Vladimir cally when I’m writing. April 30, The Pink Party 224 San Pasquale Ave SW, 242-4750, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 314 Lead Ave SW, 323-4343, Santa Fe, (505) 395-6369, on broaching such personal, tenuous interviewed quite a few artists who I like to close my eyes and see the Sunshine Theater albuquerquelittletheatre.org 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, nmphil.org Vysotsky, dark-folk lord Nick Cave and indianpueblo.org meowwolf.com territory in your songwriting? have called upon his skills. Can you movement of the music there. Some- 120 Central Ave SW, 764-0249, The 25th Annual Putnam country legend Hank Williams. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Saudade I’ve had strange sleep and dream tell me more about your experience sunshinetheaterlive.com County Spelling Bee Santa Fe Pro Musica: times it’s chaotic shapes, sometimes 9 pm, Scalo Northern Italian Grill, With such a hodgepodge of styles at April 23, Bunny Wailer Rodey Theatre, UNM Main Campus, The Emperor Litterbrain and Naked Naps, issues since I was a kid. At one point, of working with Congleton? colors. Herzog has a way of approach- 3500 Central Ave SE, 255-8781, work, Wolfe’s sound could be distinc- April 24, Deerhunter, Bitchin Bajas 203 Cornell Drive, 925-5858, Lensic Theater, 211 W. San Francisco, Constant Harmony my parents took me to a sleep research If I’m honest, there was a lot of ten- scalonobhill.com tively divisive, but her music connects ing a seemingly simple subject and unmtickets.com Santa Fe, (505) 988-1234, 7 pm, The Tannex, 1417 4th St SW, center to figure out what was going sion between John and I. We approach APRIL 23–MAY 6 ticketssantafe.org thetannex.com Soul Kitchen rather than separates. Her most presenting it as magic. That’s some- on — because I’d lash out violently in music and recording differently, but Launchpad, THROUGH MAY 15 6 pm, Pueblo Harvest Café, recent album, 2015’s “Abyss,” delves thing I also strive for in my music. 618 Central Ave SW, 764-8887, SUNDAY, APRIL 24 THURSDAY, APRIL 28 2401 12th St NW, 724-3510, my sleep and they couldn’t get me to I think that’s one of the reasons it Anna in the Tropics deeply into Wolfe’s own nighttime launchpadrocks.com Desert Rose Playhouse, Cantigas d’Amigo: A Spanish Café Mocha indianpueblo.com/puebloharvestcafe worked so well. I was in Dallas for M. Brianna Stallings makes words work. wake up or I’d have insomnia for days April 23, Prong, Suspended, Cobra vs 6921 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste E, and Celtic Tapestry of Song Part of Party on the Patio Mongoose, Genocide 881-0503, desertroseplayhouse.net Part of Chatter Sunday 6 pm, Pueblo Harvest Café, APRIL 29–MAY 1 April 26, Thao & The Get Down Stay 10:30 am, Las Puertas Event Center, 2401 12th St NW, 724-3510, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids Boris and Sunn O))) first collabo- band plays a 21-plus show at Sister on A sloth coated in molasses moves Down SATURDAY, APRIL 23 1512 1st St NW, chatterabq.org indianpueblo.org South Broadway Cultural Center, within range, page 26 April 28, Concepto Tambor, Reviva rated on 2006 release “Altar,” and as Monday, May 2. Doors are at 8 p.m., faster than Sunn O)))’s tempos. Their Baracutanga Celestial Navigation: Fred Hersch Trio 1025 Broadway Blvd SW, 848-1320, April 29, Red Earth, Innastate A Terrestrial Musical Journey 7:30 pm, Outpost Performance Space, southbroadwaytickets.com available via unmtickets.com or by luck would have it, both play Sister and the show starts at 9. Tickets range latest record, 2015’s “Kannon,” is a Part of Summertime in Old Town May 5, Dead Meadow, Supergiant 7 pm, Old Town Gazebo, with the Stars as our Guide 210 Yale Blvd SE, 268-0044, calling 925-5858. (407 Central NW) on consecutive from $15 to $40 and are available via blistering proof of concept. Fellow Jet May 6, Innastate, Citizens of Tape City 303 Romero St NW, 311, cabq.gov 2 pm, Free, Congregation Albert, outpostspace.org APRIL 29–MAY 22 nights and different bills. Boris’ latest, holdmyticket.com. City metalhead Hissing and Montreal Low Spirits Carl Peterson 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE, Pat Malone Dividing the Estate Boris and Sunn O))) 2823 2nd St NW, 344-9555, The Adobe Theater, 9813 4th Street 2014’s fittingly titled “Noise,” is thorny Named after a brand of amplifier, post-rock combo Big Brave open the 7 pm, Distillery 365, 2921 Stanford Dr chamberchops.org Part of Noontime Guitar in the Galleries NW, 898-9222, adobetheater.org lowspiritslive.com NE, 221-6281, distillery365.com D’Santi Nava Noon, New Mexico Museum of Art, Slow. Loud. Mantra-esque repeti- with aggression and dark lyrics. Sunn O))) hails from Earth’s home- 21-plus concert on Tuesday, May 3. April 30, Concepto Tambor’s Pata Eric Cuerno Part of Bloody Sundays Brunch and 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, (505) SATURDAY, APRIL 30 tion. Ferocious with growling vo- With over 20 albums, and countless town; the former actually started Doors are at 8 p.m., and the show be- de Perro Bloody Mary Bar 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org May 1, I.Conscious, Joseph General Part of Noontime Guitar in the Galleries Combo Special cals and feedback. These combined collabs, the Boris ensemble has shifted as a tribute band to the latter. Core gins at 9. Admission ranges from $30 to 11 am, Distillery 365, 2921 Stanford Puscifer Noon, New Mexico Museum of Art, Part of Summertime in Old Town descriptors largely define the drone Dr NE, 221-6281, distillery365.com 7:30 pm, Popejoy Hall, UNM Main from a trio to a quartet and then in members Stephen O’Malley and Greg $40, and tickets are available via hold- THROUGH APRIL 23 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, 7 pm, Free, Old Town Gazebo, I Remember When: A Salute to Campus, 203 Cornell Drive, 925-5858, metal genre, which originated with 2013, back to threesome: drummer/ Anderson have worked with acts myticket.com. What’s in a Name? — (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org 303 Romero St NW, 311, cabq.gov Black Music Through the Ages unmtickets.com ’90s Seattle and the band Earth. At the Shakespeare on Families Peter Richard Conte: Organ vocalist Atsuo, guitarist/vocalist Wata like Merzbow, Melvins, Julian Cope, 4 pm, African American Performing The Country House M. Brianna Stallings writes so you don’t Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo De Peralta, Jubilee Series Tarde de Oro forefront of drone metal are acclaimed and bassist/guitarist/vocalist Takeshi. Nurse with Wound and veteran jazz Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Dr NE, 7 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave have to. Santa Fe, (505) 466-3533, 5 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central 222-0778, aapacnm.org NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com Japanese group Boris, and native Boris considers “Noise” its crown- trombonist Julian Priester (Sun Ra/ upstartcrowsofsantafe.org 215 Locust St NE, 764-2900, Ave NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com Seattleite outfit Sunn O))). ing musical achievement, and the Herbie Hancock). firstpresabq.org 30 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • 31

MAY 5–6 CALENDArSATURDAY, APRIL 30 APRIL 30–MAY 1 CALENDAr1ST WEDNESDAYS SUNDAY, MAY 1 April 28, Gerald Moore, Life Story April 30, Kimberly Burge, The Born Interlace I & II Beyond Right and Wrong American Indian Week Book to Art for Kids Run for the Zoo Frees: Writing with the Girls of 7:30 pm, Outpost Performance Space, 2 pm, Placitas Community Library, Arts Market 10 am, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 7 am, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St Guglethu 210 Yale Blvd SE, 268-0044, 453 Hwy 165, 867-3355, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, SW, 768-2000, runforthezoo.org May 1, Greg Bell, Looking for Will: My outpostspace.org placitaslibrary.com 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org Black Mountain BY ARIAOnNE JAROCKI the Market Bardic Quest with Shakespeare indianpueblo.org EATS Monsters, Inc. WEDNESDAYS FRIDAY, MAY 6 Part of Movies in the Park Battlefields and Homefronts THROUGH MAY 3 Santa Fe Community Orchestra ABQ Jazz Trio Open Jam SATURDAY, APRIL 23 8:30 pm, Westside Community Center, New Mexico: The Civil War IAIA Library Readings Part of Music at the Museum 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, bernco.gov & More 5 pm, Free, Lizard Tail Brewing, Red and Green Vegfest Hop Various dates and times, Institute of 5:30 pm, Free, New Mexico Museum 9800 Montgomery Ave NE, 8 am, Albuquerque Convention The Met Live HD: Elektra 10 am, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, American Indian Arts, BY SAMANTHA ANNE CARRILLO of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, lizardtailbrewing.com/home Center, 401 2nd St SW, 768-4575, Lensic Theater, 211 W. San Francisco, 334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, iaia.edu (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org redandgreenvegfestabq.wordpress.com Santa Fe, (505) 988-1234, (505) 471-2261, golondrinas.org 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS ticketssantafe.org SATURDAY, APRIL 23 THURSDAY, MAY 5 Drinking Liberally — Cedar SUNDAY, APRIL 24 SCREENS Artisans of China’s Past-Qing Crest Chapter See freeabq.com for a more Cinco de Mayo Celebration Say it with Cheese: Children’s Dynasty Crafts: Wan Lu EVENTS 5 pm, Greenside Café, 12165 NM-14, extensive list of events. 6 pm, South Broadway Cultural Center, Cheese Making and Cooking 1 pm, Maxwell Museum of Cedar Crest, 264-1368, SATURDAY, APRIL 23 1025 Broadway Blvd SW, 848-1320, Workshop Anthropology, 500 Redondo Dr SE, drinkingliberally.org Noon, The Old Windmill Dairy, APRIL 23–May 2 Earth Day Party southbroadwaytickets.com 277-4405, unm.edu/~maxwell 52 Paso Ranch Rd, Estancia, 384-0033, Jean Cocteau Cinema 10 am, Mama’s Minerals, FRIDAY, MAY 6 THURSDAYS theoldwindmilldairy.com Bad Clowns: Benjamin Radford 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, 800 20th St NW, 266-8443, 4 pm, Page One Books, 5850 Eubank Leadercast Live 2016 Latin Gold: Salsa Lessons (505) 466-5528, mamasminerals.com Blvd NE Ste B-41, 294-2026, 8 am, National Hispanic Cultural Center, & Dancing WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 jeancocteaucinema.com Hook & Shoot: Eric Bischoff page1book.com Through April 28, My Big Night 1701 4th St SW, 886-2016, 8 pm, Free, Q Bar-Hotel Albuquerque, Tasty Wednesday: Rooster Rojo & Lufisto vs Ruby Raze History and Culture of the April 23, Flash Gordon leadercastabq.com 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 225-5928, 10 am, Free, Los Poblanos Historic Inn 6 pm, Westside Community Center, Atrisco Neighborhood: Dr. April 28, Don’t be Afraid to Pogo qbarabq.com & Organic Farm, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, Joseph Sanchez April 29-May 5, Catch My Soul MAY 6–8 NW, 344-9297, lospoblanos.com facebook.com/dwowrestling SATURDAYS Part of Stories of the Middle Rio Grande he forward-thinking Albuquerque Rail Yards Market April 30, Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sabaku Con 2016 16th Annual Park ‘N the Park SUNDAY, MAY 1 10:30 am, Gutierrez-Hubbell House, boasts historic and cutting-edge vibes as it celebrates its Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North, Downtown Walking Tours with T Car Show Albuquerque Historical Society 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, RSVP: 314-0398, APRIL 23–MAY 6 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Rail Yards Market third anniversary in the Blacksmith Shop. As for its environs, gutierrezhubbellhouse.org Center for Contemporary Arts 10 am, Cabezon Park, sabakucon.com 10 am, Free, meet at Central and 1st 10 am, Rail Yards Market ABQ, The Yards is slated for renovation into work spaces, restau- Cinematheque 2305 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, by Century Theater, 289-0586 777 1st St SW, railyardsmarket.org Tropical and Desert Amphibian 891-5015, ci.rio-rancho.nm.us rants and venues. 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, COMMUNITY International Folk Dancing Responses to El Niño and La 7 pm, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Niña: Dr Mason Ryan Starting Sunday, May 1, The Market pops up Downtown (505) 982-1338, ccasantafe.org APRIL 23–24 ans of Vancouver-born psych-rock band Black Mountain every Sunday until the end of October. More diverse than April 23 –24, Sold THROUGH MAY 5506 Coal Ave SE, 299-0332, Tasty Wednesday: Lavender 5 pm, Bachechi Open Space, Albuquerque Home & Garden abqfolkdance.org Honey 9521 Rio Grande NE, RSVP: 314-0398, have awaited a new full-length since the 2010 release of your average grower’s market, this one brings together art- Starts April 29, Too Late, April and Introduction to Buddhism F the Extraordinary World Show Meditation Classes Saturday Night Swing Dance 10 am, Free, Los Poblanos Historic Inn bernco.gov/openspace “Wilderness Heart.” The band’s roster also performs in Pink ists, healers, musicians, food vendors and farm-fresh produce Expo New Mexico, Starts May 6, Francofonia Thursdays, 7 pm, Kadampa Meditation 7:15 pm, Rhythm Dance Company, & Organic Farm, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd Mountaintops with members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, 222-9700, SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Downtown. Center, 142 Monroe St NE, 292-5293, 3808A Central Ave SE, 250-6146, NW, 344-9297, lospoblanos.com exponm.com The Black Angels and Cat Power. It’s a cool family outing with educational zones for children APRIL 24–MAY 6 meditationinnewmexico.org abqswing.com The Girl of the Golden West: ONGOING Oliver Prezant From sci-fi soundtracker Sinoa Caves to gothy duo Light- and adults and plenty of live music. Making sure everyone Guild Cinema Wildlife West Nature Park Wind Festival SATURDAY, APRIL 23 SUNDAYS Part of the Santa Fe Opera ning Dust and hard-core act Obliterations, Black Mountain’s in the Barelas, Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods has 3405 Central Ave NE, 255-1848, TUESDAYS guildcinema.com Wildlife West Nature Park, How to Become an Addiction Sunday Family Fun Spotlight Series members all have heady side projects. As formidable sonic Truckin’ Tuesdays convenient weekly access to fresh produce is an important April 24, Burning Bodhi 87 N. Frontage Rd, Edgewood, Counselor in New Mexico 10 am, Bachechi Open Space, 1:30 pm, Albuquerque Museum of Art entity Black Mountain, Stephen McBean and company occupy 11 am, Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza NW, community health goal, and farm vendors now accept EBT. April 28, Detroit Wild City (505) 281-7665, wildlifewest.org 10 am, Free, UNM Continuing 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 314-0398, & History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 3rd St NW and Marquette Ave NW, a persistent haze that smells a lot like burnt rope and sounds April 29, Peggy Guggenheim: Art Education Building, bernco.gov/openspace 242-4600, cabq.gov/museum May 1 – Oct. 30 albuquerquecc.com like the ’70s — and I mean that in the best possible way. Addict, Troublemakers SUNDAY, APRIL 24 1634 University Blvd NE, 277-0077, Lynn C. Miller, Corran Rail Yards Market Black Mountain released “IV” on Jagjaguwar on April 1. April 29-30, Yakuza Apocalypse La Montañita Co-op’s Earth Fest RSVP: ce.unm.edu OUTDOORS WEDNESDAYS Harrington, Bev Magennis Opening: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, May 1 April 30 – May 1, Facets Kids 10 am, Silver Ave. Behind the Nob Hill 3 pm, Page One Books, 5850 Eubank Their tour hits Launchpad at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. Talin Market Food Truck Free, 777 First St. SW, railyardsmarket.com Vol4-Overcoming Obstacles La Montañita Co-op, SUNDAY, APRIL 24 THROUGH APRIL 27 Blvd NE Ste B-41, 294-2026, Tickets are $15. May 6, Track of the Moon Beast 3500 Central, Pints for Pups to benefit Round Up page1book.com Spring Japanese Garden Tour 11 am, 88 Louisiana Blvd SE lamontanita.coop/26th-annual-earth- Desert Paws Animal Rescue Wednesdays, 10 am, ABQ BioPark WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 SATURDAY, APRIL 23 fest-celebration TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Noon, Sister Bar, 407 Central Ave SW, Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, FRIDAYS Shows: Black Mountain 9th Annual Southwest Willy Wonka & The Chocolate 242-4900, desertpawsnm.org 764-6200, abqbiopark.com Democracy Now’s 20th Anni- SATURDAY, APRIL 30 APRIL 28–30 ABQ Food Fridays 9 p.m., $15, Launchpad, 618 Central SW, 764-8887, Funnyfest Factory: 45th Anniversary versary: Amy Goodman Eric Cuerno 4 pm, Civic Plaza, SW Section, launchpadrocks.com 7:30 pm, KiMo Theatre, Screening Gathering of Nations Pow Wow FRIDAY, APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 1 7:30 pm, Lensic Theater, Part of Noontime Guitar in the Galleries 1 Civic Plaza NW, 3rd St NW and Mar- 423 Central Ave NW, 768-3544, 2 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave WisePies Arena, Benefits of Essential Oils: Spring Pastels Flower Show 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, Noon, New Mexico Museum of Art, quette Ave NW, civicplazapresents.com southwestfunnyfest.com NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com 1111 University Blvd SE, NM Ageless Living ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, (505) 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, The History of Figs in New Nathan East: For the Record gatheringofnations.com 2:30 pm, Free, 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6200, Coffee Education and Tasting Police Information Exchange: THURSDAY, MAY 5 (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org Mexico: LLoyd Kreitzer TUESDAY, MAY 3 6 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave Garden Gate Day Spa & Salon, abqbiopark.com 6:30 pm, Prosum Roasters, Chief’s Night Out Chimayo Beyond the APRIL 28–MAY 1 2:30 pm, Special Collections Library, Infected Mushroom Elle Carpenter NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com 5 Thomas Rd., Los Lunas, 3228 Los Arboles Ave NE Ste 100, 5 pm, Loma Main Library, Santuario: Don Usner 423 Central NE, 848-1376 abclibrary.org 9 pm, El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave 8 pm, Zinc Cellar Bar, Land of Enchantment Circuit: 865-8813, nmagelessliving.com SATURDAY, APRIL 23 379-5136, prosumroasters.com 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Noon, Museum of Spanish Colonial SW, elreyabq.com SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Quarter Horse Show NM PBS Science Café — Art, 750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 3009 Central Ave NE, 254-9462, Earth Day Celebration and SATURDAYS Rio Rancho, 891-5013x3033, Popejoy Classics: Rachel zincabq.com Easter Rising Centennial 8 am, Free, Expo New Mexico, Indoor SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Children’s Seed Festival riorancholibraries.org Chasing Pluto: Dr Jeff Saul (505) 982-2226, Barton Pine Celebration viewing — Ireland: Horse Arena, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Basic Necklace & Earring 10 am, ABQ BioPark, Downtown Growers’ Market 10 am, Free w/RSVP, National Museum spanishcolonial.org 6 pm, Popejoy Hall, UNM Main WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Birth of a Nation 222-9700, exponm.com Making Class 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6200, 7 am, Robinson Park, 8th and Central, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 of Nuclear Science & History, Campus, 203 Cornell Drive NE, David Cross 2 pm, O’Niell’s Nob Hill, 11 am, Free, Mama’s Minerals, abqbiopark.com 252-2959, downtowngrowers.org Karl Ove Knausgaard with 601 Eubank Blvd SE, 245-2137, SATURDAY, APRIL 30 cont. on page 32 925-5858, nmphil.org 8 pm, Lensic Theater, 4310 Central Ave SE, 884-0731, 800 20th St NW, RSVP: 266-8443, Santa Fe Farmers Market: Zadie Smith eventbrite.com 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, irishamericansociety-nm.com Albuquerque Bloom — For New mamasminerals.com SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Railyard Part of Readings and Conversations Words Like Love: Tanaya SUNDAY, MAY 1 (505) 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org and Expecting Moms Democratic Ward 11A The Wonder of Learning 8 am, 1607 Paseo de Peralta at series Winder 8 am, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Jim Belushi and the Board Turkauz with Fruition THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Fundraiser Sale in Nature Guadalupe, Santa Fe, farmersmar- 7 pm, Lensic Theater, Noon, Free, UNM Bookstore, 4701 Montgomery Blvd NE, of Comedy 8 pm, Taos Mesa Brewing, Polyfaces: A World of Many 9 am, South Corner of Lomas NW 1 pm, ages <8, Free, Bachechi Open ketsnm.org 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, 2301 Central Ave NE, 277-5827, Puzzle on page 32 facebook.com/albuquerquemomsblog 3 pm, Popejoy Hall, UNM Main 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado, Choices and 17th NW Space, 9521 Rio Grande NE, RSVP: (505) 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org bookstore.unm.edu Campus, 203 Cornell Drive NE, 6 pm, Free w/RSVP, Albuquerque Guardians of the Children: 314-0398, bernco.gov/openspace WORD (575) 758-1900, taosmesabrewing.com A Night in the 40’s: FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SUNDAY, MAY 1 925-5858, unmtickets.com Academy, Simms Center for the Per- 3rd Annual Family Fun Day Big Band Swing See freeabq.com for a more 1 pm, Henry Perea Building, Handel’s Israel in Egypt THURSDAY, MAY 5 forming Arts, 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE, 7 pm, New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial, APRIL 29–MAY 1 extensive list of events. You’re Never Weird on the Best Plants for New Mexico 750 Morris Rd, Los Lunas, 3 pm, First United Methodist Church, ABQ Philharmonic: Mahler’s eventbrite.com 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, 256-2042, A Fairy Tale Garden: Orchid Internet (Almost): Felicia Day Gardens and Landscapes: gocriogrande.com 314 Lead SW, 369-8228, Symphony Number 2 nmvetsmemorial.org Show and Sale APRIL 23–MAY 4 7 pm, Woodward Hall, UNM Main Baker H Morrow nmschorus.org 7:30 pm, Sue V. Cleveland High School FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Kite Fest 2016 9 am, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, campus, bkwrks.com 3 pm, Page One Books, 5850 Eubank Blvd NE Ste B-41, 294-2026, New Mexico New Music Performing Arts Center, 4800 Laban Note by Note: The Making of 10 am, Balloon Fiesta Park, ONGOING 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6200, 344-8139, bkwrks.com SATURDAY, APRIL 30 page1book.com 9:30 am, Las Puertas Event Center, Rd NE, Rio Rancho, nmapo.org Steinway L1037: followed 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, abqbiopark.com April 23, Viola Shipman & Wade TUESDAYS LIFE Story — The Education of 1512 1st St NW, chatterabq.org JJ Grey and Mofro by talk altamiranm.org Rouse, The Charm Bracelet The Rake of the Protago- Part of Outpost SATURDAY, APRIL 30 April 24, Jade Bock & Craig Pierce, an American Journalist: Gerald nist — Don Giovanni: Oliver The Real Matt Jones 8 pm,Taos Mesa Brewing, Rezilience: Indigenous Arts Casino del Rueda Dance Class Music Appreciation Series 6 pm, National Hispanic Cultural The Great Ape-ril: Orangutans Parenting Through Grief Moore Prezant Part of Art in the Afternoon 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado, Experience 7:30 pm, Outpost Performance Space, Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, & Siamangs April 25, Amy Goodman, Democracy 4 pm, Page One Books, 5850 Eubank 1:30 pm, Albuquerque Museum of Art 2 pm, Albuquerque Museum of Art & (575) 758-1900, taosmesabrewing.com 9 am, National Hispanic Cultural 210 Yale Blvd SE, 268-0044, nhccnm.org 10 am, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St Now: 20 Years Covering the Move- Blvd NE Ste B-41, 294-2026, & History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242- Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, outpostspace.org SW, 768-2000, abqbiopark.com ments that Changed America page1book.com 242-4600, cabq.gov/museum 4600, cabq.gov/museum nhccnm.org 32 • April 20 – May 3, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS Crossword Cut A Rug by Myles Mellor and Sally York

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