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suicide, Page 4 than 3 percent of those agencies overly casual relationships to friend- APD’s Sexcapades Taking Their Toll have police suicide awareness ships to romantic relationships,” the programs,” Douglas said. “Most policy says. BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI “Most people agree that being an of our 18,000 agencies are doing The policy lays out the dangers of officer is probably the most dangerous nothing.” fraternization: “When fraternization psychological job you can do for 20 or n July 2013, then-Albuquerque Badge of Life organization, says the occurs between employees of different 30 years,” Clark said. “The tip of the Corrosiveness IPolice Chief Ray Schultz sparked a number is much lower, with a rate of hierarchical pairing, it can potentially iceberg is the suicide. The real issue is storm of criticism when he publicly 14 to 17 suicides per 100,000. Regard- Former APD officer Tom undermine the chain of command, the emotional wellness of officers.” dismissed extramarital affairs among less of which number you believe, the Grover, now a lawyer, said that order, and discipline.” Both Clark and Douglas agreed APD officers as “nature at play.” rate of police suicides is higher than affairs between cops, espe- Grover said that while police “You’ve got young, good-looking the suicide rate among the general cially between supervisors and departments can’t explicitly prohibit folks that do this job,” Schultz said. population, which is approximately ‘We have been taught subordinates, have a destructive “What do people say when they see officers from having sex with each “That’s our target group of employ- 11 per 100,000 persons, according to a how to address crisis impact on police departments because an institution that doesn’t enforce its other, they can make it embarrassing ees – 20-, 30-, 40-year-old men and Badge of Life report. situations at work, they can lead to favoritism, a collapse rules evenly?” and potentially costly for an officer’s women. We ask them to stay in good “The 141 suicides we verified in of morale and an erosion of discipline. Grover also said that APD needs to career. APD personnel, he said, should shape. There’s nature at play.” but [police training] Officers can be promoted, or see acknowledge that its officers commit be required to self-report to their Schultz later backtracked, but the Whether it’s the stress academies do not teach their careers ruined, depending on suicide, not hide from it. He said that superiors affairs they are having with damage was done. And whether he of the job or access to communication skills in with whom they are having an affair, in the years when he was an APD cop other officers or other department really was dismissive of the extramari- Grover said. from 2004 to 2011, he heard of “six to personnel. That way, supervisors can tal affairs or not, one thing is clear: weapons is not known, relation to families’ “It can lead to disparate treatment, eight [APD] officers who took their decide whether to transfer people Cheating among cops can be deadly. but police officers commit — police suicide expert Robert Douglas which can have a ripple effect. If there own lives” during that period. to different units or shifts to avoid Since 2007, four people have died is a relationship going on laterally, APD has a fraternization policy controversy or conflicts of interest. suicide at higher rates that almost no U.S. police department – two APD police officers, one APD or between supervisors and subor- that “relates to prohibited personal Eventually, most affairs in a police de- properly addresses the police trauma civilian employee and the wife of a than the population dinates, someone can get deferential relationships between Department partment become common knowledge. and suicide issue. former officer – in connection with at large treatment, and in law enforcement, employees of different ranks and If an officer hasn’t previously reported it, “There are 18,000 police agencies APD extramarital affairs. Two officers there is nothing more toxic than positions. Fraternization involves he or she could be disciplined for lying, in the U.S., and we think that less and the civilian employee committed 2008 were almost three times the disparate treatment,” Grover said. improper relationships, ranging from Grover said. Untruthfulness is grounds suicide after being confronted about number of officers killed by felons,” a Cont. on page 8 their affairs. The fourth, Tera Chavez, recent Badge of Life report said. “Yet wife of former APD officer Levi to say she believed her husband had It also refused to comment on what for every officer who commits suicide, Chavez, either killed herself or was shot himself after she confronted him it is doing to ensure that officers are there are a thousand more officers still The Destructiveness Of Affairs at APD murdered. about an affair she charged he was treated or counseled for emotional working and suffering from extreme having with a female APD officer. health issues that come with the job. stress or from work-related trauma.” Since 2007, four people After the confrontation, Sedler’s According to Robert Douglas, ex- • Tera Chavez, 26, died of a gunshot Annette Ayala was having an affair Werley. … In March of 2009, Monica • APD officer Dylan Faeth, 28, shot Police suicides wound on Oct. 21, 2007, in her Los with a high-ranking member of APD. Werley committed suicide leaving himself in the head on Feb. 16, 2015, have died – two APD wife, APD Sgt. Amy Sedler, told 911 ecutive director of the National Police dispatchers that her husband had Whether it’s the stress of police Suicide Foundation, “The number one Lunas home. Her husband, then-APD • APD officer Monica Werley, 29, as her survivors, Defendant, Bruce in his Northeast Heights home. Ac- police officers, one APD stormed out of their Albuquerque work or ready access to weapons is reason why officers commit suicide is officer Levi Chavez, was indicted on killed herself on March 28, 2009, Werley, and their two daughters.” cording to the police report, Faeth’s civilian employee, and home while threatening to kill him- not known, but police officers com- a breakdown of the family unit, and charges of murder and tampering after becoming involved with her Fernando Aragon was promoted wife, Andrea, told police, “She and self. She told dispatchers that while mit suicide at higher rates than the part of that is the extramarital affair.” with evidence in connection with her then-sergeant, Fernando Aragon. At to lieutenant in July 2010, 15 months Dylan had been arguing. Specifically, the wife of a former of- she was talking with her husband on U.S. population at large. In fact, more death. During Levi Chavez’s 2013 after the subordinate he was having Andrea caught Dylan texting another In denial the time, both Werley and Aragon ficer – in connection with her cell phone, she heard a gunshot cops die annually by suicide than trial, testimony showed that he had were married to other APD officers. an affair with killed herself. female the day prior. Andrea con- APD extramarital affairs and then gurgling sounds, which are killed by criminals, according to Douglas said that cops, who are several mistresses, two of them APD On Jan. 20, 2010, Aragon and his • On Feb. 10, 2013, APD Det. fronted him and Dylan advised her officers. Tera Chavez was having made her believe her husband had two national organizations that have good at giving orders on the street, wife, Georgianna Aragon, filed for Veronica Ficke, 34, called 911 to re- there was nothing going on … he was an affair with an APD officer in the “Nature at play” isn’t exclusive to shot himself. attempted with mixed success to track are often terrible at talking to family a restraining order against Werley’s port that her husband, APD Sgt. Pat- simply texting this other (unknown) months before her death. The case Albuquerque. Sex and affairs have Sedler apparently didn’t shoot officer suicides. members or anyone else about their husband, Bruce Werley Jr. They didn’t rick Ficke, had hit her in the face with female as she wanted to become a made headlines for the number of af- devastated the Oakland Police Depart- himself and apparently was trying to Exactly how many cops kill them- problems. want Bruce Werley to come near them a cell phone and punched her in the Police Officer. Andrea felt she could fairs that were going on between and ment and four other Bay Area police scare his wife. However, whether he “We have been taught how to at police headquarters at 400 Roma left temple at their Rio Rancho home no longer trust him and told Dylan among APD officers. Levi Chavez departments. At least 28 officers from has returned to duty, been placed on The issue of affairs at address crisis situations at work, but NW in Downtown Albuquerque. and that he had threatened to kill she did not want to be with him any was acquitted of the charges on July various area departments are alleged administrative leave, or is receiving [police training] academies do not In his response to the request for himself. Veronica Ficke left the house more.” APD resurfaced in early 16, 2013. to have had sex with a now-18-year- counseling – all of that information is teach communication skills in relation the restraining order, Bruce Werley and met police at a nearby Walgreens • It was in the late 1990s or early old prostitute who is the daughter being withheld from the public. APD August when the wife of to families,” Douglas said. • Levi Chavez was fired from APD offered some details of the involve- store. The couple had been arguing 2000s when an APD sergeant learned of an Oakland PD dispatcher. Two has refused to answer four inqui- APD Sgt. Anthony Sedler Ron Clark, executive director of shortly after his indictment. In July ment between his wife and Fernando about Patrick Ficke’s alleged affair that his wife, also an APD officer, people, an officer and his wife, have ries from the ABQ Free Press about called 911 to say she Badge of Life, said that while almost 2015, Chavez said he had been ac- Aragon. with a local TV news anchorwoman, was allegedly having an affair with committed suicide in connection with Sedler’s status. all police suicides are blamed on cepted into the University of New “Between November 9, 2008, and the police reports said. “Pat took his a high-ranking member of APD. One the scandal. In June, the Oakland The Sedler case, however, reopened believed her husband marital problems, no formal studies Mexico’s School of Law. November 20, 2008 – a period of 11 two middle knuckles and hit me on day the sergeant parked his squad questions about what is going on at had shot himself after have been done. department went through four police • APD civilian employee Annette days – there were over 400 text mes- my left temple,” the police report car near the other officer’s home chiefs in 10 days as the city’s mayor, APD in terms of extramarital affairs, “The only way you could find that she confronted him Ayala, 49, stabbed herself in the neck sages sent between Plaintiff Fernando quoted Veronica Ficke as saying. “He and waited. When he saw the other disgusted with the scandal, fired and what, if anything, the department out is if you could get law enforce- on Nov. 12, 2008, in her Northeast Aragon, and Monica Werley, many of then told me, ‘I’m going to [anchor- officer’s unmarked car drive by, the them. is doing to prevent them and the about an affair ment agencies to do forensic autop- Heights home. Ayala was director of which were sent during non-business woman] to fuck her.’ He began to yell sergeant put on his squad car’s lights The Oakland sexcapades occurred destruction and deaths they can cause. sies,” which include detailed examina- APD’s gym. According to the police hours,” Bruce Werley said in a court at me calling me [a] ‘fucking jealous and pulled the other vehicle over. under the eyes of a federal court judge Amy Sedler told police that she had selves each year isn’t known because tions of officers’ mental states, Clark reports at the time, Ayala’s husband, document. “On November 21, 2008, bitch’ over and over again.” When the driver rolled down his and federal monitor overseeing the gotten information that other APD there are no uniform reporting stan- said. Joseph Ayala, “continued to make Plaintiff, Fernando Aragon, informed Patrick Ficke was charged with window to talk to the sergeant, the Oakland PD’s reform process since employees were having affairs with dards and police departments often Clark added that cops have not statements about how his wife admit- Defendant, Bruce Werley, that he had battery, false imprisonment and child sergeant punched him in the face and 2003. the same woman she accused her try to hide or cover up officer suicides. just stressful jobs but traumatic ones ted to having an affair just a few days had inappropriate communications abuse. The charges against him were told him to stop seeing his wife. The husband of seeing. APD has refused The National Police Suicide Foun- as well. The trauma of seeing bodies ago. … He was very concerned about with Monica Werley. … The commu- dismissed in May of this year by a sergeant then went back to work. The APD’s problem to answer the newspaper’s questions dation puts officer suicides in the mangled in car wrecks, murdered information concerning an infidelity nication between Plaintiff, Fernando judge who said the case had taken higher-ranking officer showed up to The issue of affairs at APD resur- about those alleged affairs. It also has 400-a-year range, which would mean children and of having to deal nearly of Annette’s becoming public knowl- Aragon, and Monica Werley placed too long to go to trial. Patrick Ficke work the next day with a black eye. faced in early August when the wife refused to discuss what, if anything, a rate of 53 suicides per 100,000 offi- every day with people at their worst edge.” stress upon the marriage between resigned from APD shortly after he He never said a word about how it of APD Sgt. Anthony Sedler called 911 it is doing to prevent officer suicides. cers. But another advocacy group, the takes a terrible toll. Sources told ABQ Free Press that Monica Werley and Defendant, Bruce was charged in 2013. happened, but everyone knew. Cont. on page 5 6 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS COLUMNS/NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 7 2017 Legislature Should Pass Our Latest ART Poll: Hell No! Early Childhood Amendment BY DAN VUKELICH BY JOE MONAHAN s the clang of bulldozer blades “Destroying what makes Albuquerque Aalong broken concrete rings out Albuquerque by ruining businesses he voices against that is becoming increasingly dangerous over stalled Central Avenue traffic, on Central and replacing them with Tchange are and more difficult to raise children in. Albuquerque remains firmly opposed to Starbucks every block serves no one but growing increasingly That’s the irony of the opposition. Even the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project, the developers who are making money shrill as the state’s as the Journal’s profit margin erodes according to a new ABQ Free Press to tear down history and put up drywall and the chamber is forced to downsize social crisis continues opinion poll. boxes that are exactly the same as the to propel momentum and dramatically shrink its staff because Four out of five of 396 respondents to drywall boxes in every other city in the changes in for a proposed consti- of depressed economic conditions, they our Aug. 22-Sept. 2 online poll said they West. You’re seeking to destroy Albu- tutional amendment oppose one of the few hopes for their oppose or strongly oppose the planned querque’s identity for your pocketbook, to invest a portion own future prosperity. bus system that will run on dedicated and that makes you an ignorant fool.” of the state’s nearly The opponents’ success in keeping lanes along a 10-mile stretch of Central. — Aya, age 45-59 your life? $15 billion Land Grant Permanent Fund in the amendment away from voters likely Only 19.4 percent of respondents support will be viewed in the future as a blip in “It’s a funding scam and will need to early childhood programs. or strongly support the project. history. The two-term austerity governor- be ripped out in four years because it The amendment needs approval from Two of three respondents said they Make sure you’re covered with affordable ship of Susana Martinez, combined with a will wreck traffic patterns for every cross the Legislature. Then it would be sent to disagree with Mayor Richard Berry’s Republican takeover of the House and an street.” — Morgan, age 21-34 the voters for approval. The governor has contention that ART will attract millen- Health Insurance. aging conservative Democratic leadership “Stop telling opponents of your project no say in the matter. nials and economic development to the in the Senate, continue to defy the will of that we ‘have no vision’ and platitudes Life is full of changes, it’s the one thing you can count on. Voters are almost certain to approve it. Central Avenue corridor. An Albuquerque Journal poll of the state’s the state. that ‘change is always hard.’ We’re not But the need for health insurance in New Mexico remains Three of four respondents said City most likely voters, who tilt more conserva- Luddites, and we’re not stupid. Some of Hall did a poor or extremely poor job of the same. Everyone must be covered. If you’ve experienced tive than other registered voters, showed us value our historic Route 66 and our including them in the public discussion 66 percent support for the amendment The state is the worst great neighborhoods. Current service is some change in your life like losing a job, divorce, or a new about ART. and only 24 percent oppose it. more than adequate. Why waste all the in the nation for child On that point, 75 percent of the baby, we’ll help you find affordable health insurance That poll was taken two years ago. One money and disruption for such a small poverty and near worst respondents said they first learned about can only imagine how support has grown gain in riders?” — Jaime, age 21-34 options. If you are not sure if it affects your ability to get ART in 2015 or 2016 — which would be as the state’s economic descent and con- in child abuse and child “I am a millennial, and I will never ride about the time of or after the date that health insurance, or how it might affect the financial comitant crime wave continue unabated. educational achievement the City of Albuquerque applied for a rapid transit.” — Elizabeth, age 35-44 The spate of child killings, including this assistance you are already receiving or could now qualify Federal Transit Administration grant for “ABQ is at least a decade behind other summer’s heinous murder of 10-year-old ART. Fewer than 24 percent said they mid-sized cities on expanding public for, please call us at 855.996.6449, or visit us online at Victoria Martens, only heightens aware- But soon there will be new leadership heard about the project in 2012, 2013, or transportation options. GO, GO, GO!” beWellnm.com, we’ll get you the answers you need. ness that change must come and that it faced with the same old problems. 2014 — the window of time that City Hall — Emilie, age 35-44 will cost money. The very early childhood proposal will Be healthier, be happier, be insured at beWellnm. told the Federal Transit Administration “It’s top-down planning that’s being Yet the Albuquerque Journal and busi- lead the list of must dos. Already, New it had engaged in public outreach that led by elitist liberals, progressives and ness groups such as the Greater Albu- Mexico’s U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin generated no significant opposition. the right. They are perfectly reflecting Life changes that qualify you to enroll querque Chamber of Commerce continue Heinrich have endorsed the amendment. Sixty-five percent of the respondents our current national politics — top-down during this special enrollment period: to fight the amendment at every turn. Expect most of the Democratic candidates and elitist with no real connection to But you can’t fight history. And when you for governor to do the same. And as said their city councilor did an ineffective community-based solutions.” Divorce do, you get voices that sound increasingly those crusty conservative rural Democrats or extremely ineffective job of represent- — Bianca, age 35-44 out of touch. begin eyeing retirement, some of their ing their interests in the ART debate. Death of spouse replacements will break with opponents Three of four respondents said they “Mayor Berry: Listen to and support Loss of Medicaid Of that nearly $15 billion in the fund, the amendment would authorize about of the amendment. neither ride Central Avenue buses now local businesses during the construction. It isn’t a secret that Hispanic and Native Moved outside coverage area $150 million a year for 10 years for very nor do they plan to ride the ART once This is your one chance to redeem your American children are disproportionately Gained citizenship early childhood programs, from zero to it’s built. About 39 percent of all respon- disastrous legacy. Opponents: Chill out impacted by poverty. No wonder 80 5. The state is the worst in the nation dents said they live in ZIP codes through and try to support/help progress instead New baby percent of the Hispanic voters surveyed for child poverty and near worst in child which Central Avenue runs. About 58 of kneejerk NIMBY nostalgic BS.” by the Journal favor the amendment. New marriage abuse and child educational achievement. percent of all respondents said they are — Anonymous, age 35-44 Even 61 percent of Anglo voters say it’s Loss of job’s health plan Our poor standing effectively caps the between 21 and 59 years old. “Mayor Berry is a feckless shill for the right thing to do. progress the state can make socially and Here are some representative answers the Chamber of Commerce/McCleskey Turned 26 years old In attacking the amendment and its economically in the years ahead. to the question, “Sound off. What would pimps that purchased his office. Their supporters as “illogical advocates for the Released from incarceration Given our forlorn circumstances, New you like to tell Mayor Richard Berry or GOP machinations of quid pro quo state’s poverty industry,” the Journal, the Mexico would probably qualify for visits opponents of the Albuquerque Rapid as they rape and pillage the public’s chamber and their supporters look more from the Peace Corps. But the amend- Transit project?” resources are business as usual from a and more as if they are defending not ment can get the job done by provid- “If we wanted a crazy project like this, political party that can best described as fiscal responsibility, as they claim, but a ing the essential funds for preschool we would have voted for Mayor Chavez.” shrinking business aristocracy that still a terrorist cabal. If there was an iota of programs, home visits and prenatal — Cherise, age 45-59 profits from the existing environment. moral fiber or merely kindergarten-level care. A quality education for infants and “Stupid idea. What city official’s rela- How long can the will of an overwhelm- accountability among this group of preschoolers is the goal. Start achieving tive is going to profit from this idea?” ing majority be thwarted? The struggle thugs, Albuquerque wouldn’t be in this that and you start to tear away at the — Frank, 65-plus for civil rights tells us a long while. In the current state of emergency and suffering drug and dropout culture that has caused “To the opponents: Growing pains end, though, the majority will prevail. in crisis.” — Ernie, age 45-59 an ongoing crime wave and created hurt, but they get better.” The outlines of success are now in sight. a workforce riddled with unprepared — Mike, age 45-59 Unfortunately, it is continued human workers for the well-paying jobs that “I ride on buses full of millennials daily. See the full results of the poll on our tragedy befalling our state that is bring- the newspaper and the chamber assert is The current Rapid Ride routes are over- website, freeabq.com The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number IE-HBE-12-001 from the U.S. ing them into view. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The contents their goal. crowded and dirty. Ridership continues to provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views Albuquerque and New Mexico appear Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico go up. … I can’t wait for faster, cleaner of HHS or any of its agencies. to have been blacklisted by the nation’s politics. His daily blog can be found at and more efficient service.” Dan Vukelich is editor of ABQ Free Press. major businesses as they shun a state joemonahan.com — Charlie, age 35-44 Reach him at [email protected] 8 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS news/features COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 9

suicide, Page 5 according to a 2014 report by the International Association of Chiefs of APD Should Put an End for a department to move to revoke an Police, “Breaking the Silence on Law officer’s law enforcement license. Enforcement Suicides.” “In a profession where strength, To its Cherished ‘Perp Walk’ CALLING ALL PETS bravery, and resilience are revered, BY dan klein ‘In a profession where mental health issues and the threats of strength, bravery, and officer suicide are often ‘dirty little se- ary Plauche, and Oswald got what they deserved.” crets’ – topics very few want to address GJeff Doucet But you would be wrong. In America, resilience are revered, or acknowledge,” the report says. and Jack Ruby. Who we do not have vigilante justice. We are mental health issues “But our collective silence only A Cop’s were they? Why a society built upon constitutional guar- compounds the problem. By ignoring should Albuquer- antees, and one of those guarantees and the threats of officer que police care? the issue, we implicitly promote the View is to have a fair trial. That can happen suicide are often Plauche and unqualified expectation that police only if law enforcement does its job and Doucet lived in ‘dirty little secrets’’ must, without question, be brave, protects the defendant. Baton Rouge, La., in Nadir Navarro sent us this photo of Hammy, — report by the International Which brings me to the Albuquerque steadfast, and resilient. Our refusal to 1984. Doucet was accused of kidnapping who is between 3 and 4 years old. “He’s a Association of Chiefs of Police police and the dangerous game they speak openly about the issue per- Plauche’s 11-year-old son and sexually rescue dog that came to live with me about play by walking high-profile prisoners petuates the stigma many officers molesting him. Doucet had the boy with two years ago. He’s a mix of Boston Terrier Former APD officer Mark Bralley hold about mental health issues – the him when he was arrested in California. out of the main station, down the stairs and French Bulldog,” Nadir wrote. “We (who sometimes shoots photos for stigma that depression, anxiety, and Baton Rouge police detectives flew and into a police car or crossing Roma were at a barbecue and it was kinda cold so I thoughts of suicide are signs of weak- Doucet from California back to Louisi- Ave into the prisoner transport building. covered him with my flannel and I buttoned this newspaper) said that cops having It also provides “other services as support for personnel “during and affairs with each other is a problem that ness and failure, not cries for help.” ana. Baton Rouge police made sure that A professional police agency should it so it would stay on him. Well, at one point needed, including, but not limited to, after personal or professional crisis; or should be addressed, but he added that The report notes that four things the news media knew what time they never parade prisoners for the news I looked over at him and he sat up and it outreach to officers regarding avail- it would be difficult. are needed immediately to address serious illness or injury.” would be landing at the airport. Like media and public to gawk at. looked like he was wearing the shirt.” able services; proactively offering “The only problem in developing a the problem: A change in culture that We don’t know how those programs many police departments, Baton Rouge This chaotic scene was on full display services to supervisors and officers, police force,” Bralley said, “is that we acknowledges mental health issues, are working because APD refused to was congratulating itself on a job well recently as two people accused of a only have the human race to recruit early warning and prevention proto- such as wellness programs and de- respond to this newspaper’s questions done by planning to parade Doucet in high-profile murder were marched front of reporters and photographers. from.” cols, training, and effective response stigmatization of psychological illness; about them. The department also did by APD officers in front of dozens of Send it to consultation; and supervisory training Plauche felt as if he had failed his son protocols. not respond to a request for an inter- reporters in a case that has talk radio [email protected] What’s needed APD’s Behavioral Sciences Support regarding behavioral warning signs by not protecting him from a monster. In filled with calls for their execution or view with APD Chief Gorden Eden. an interview with local media, Plauche Photo should be hi-res, 250 kb or bigger. Include your name, The first thing police departments and Service Unit is charged with the and behaviors.” even torture. said he felt helpless. That feeling would can do to address officers’ emotional task of crisis intervention in SWAT APD also has what it calls a Peer Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor There was no safety zone. Reporters phone number, and your pet’s name, and we’ll try to reserve their not last. health problems and suicides is to situations and with counseling officers Support Program that is supposed at ABQ Free Press. Reach him with news ran right up to the defendants, sticking spot in the pet parade. Local news media had been told by tips at [email protected] cameras and microphones in their faces acknowledge that problems exist, who have been involved in shootings. to provide peer-driven emotional police that Doucet would be arriving at the airport at 9:30 p.m. An employee and shouting questions. Someone with of one of the local stations passed this a more sinister motive could easily have information on to Plauche, who hatched walked up to either of these prisoners a plan. and shot them or the officers escorting Serving Albuquerque Homestyle Why Did We Take This Photo? You can watch the YouTube video them or the reporters mobbing them. There has to be a safer, more profes- ell us what this thing is, and win two tickets to the “Get the Led Out – Circle SE, built in of what happened: As the handcuffed cooking for over 35 years. Doucet was paraded through the sional, alternative. TThe American Led Zeppelin” show, a production of Chuck Deleonardis 1903 by Santa Fe Locally owned and operated airport, no one seemed to notice a man Presents, at 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Sunshine Theater, 120 Central SW. Railway architect APD can easily secure the ramp under- talking on a pay phone. The man pulled The “thing” in the photo is something publicly visible around town. If you Charles F. Whit- neath the police building to keep the out a gun and shot Doucet in the head know what it is, tell us with as much detail and context as you can. Send your tlesey to house media and public a safe distance away. at point-blank range, killing him. That his family. The Detectives can walk out of the basement answers to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. man was Gary Plauche. Whittlesey house, of the police station into a prisoner No one correctly identified the thing in the last issue, which was a close-up Baton Rouge police failed to protect now home to the transport vehicle and drive directly to of the log-cabin exterior of the Albuquerque Press Club, 201 Highland Park Doucet, who was in their custody. Police the Metropolitan Detention Center. This Albuquerque Press officers are duty bound to protect every would provide safety to the defendant, Club, another house person in their custody, no matter what police officers, the news media and the to the south and type of monster that person may be. public. So why is APD still performing apartments behind In an attempt to garner positive media the Press Club are attention, Baton Rouge police failed in the “perp walk”? unique in this city their duty, and Doucet ended up dead. Rather than pander to the news for their Norwegian Detectives should have taken Doucet media, APD brass should put policies log-cabin construc- from the plane, through a secured area, in place to show the department’s tion. to police cars and then to jail. This is professionalism. Protecting officers and We made an error in our description basic officer safety that was ignored in prisoners is a basic duty of any law en- of last issue’s winner, Gordy Andersen, the pursuit of positive news coverage. forcement agency. For every high-profile Check In on Facebook and get a free cup of soup with your entree who was first to describe the concrete Another, more notorious example crime, there is a possible Gary Plauche baseball outside Isotopes Park. Shan- occurred in Dallas in 1963. Lee Harvey and Jack Ruby lurking, waiting to take Christy Mae's Restaurant non Wagers reminded us that Ander- Oswald was paraded for the media and revenge. It’s a matter of when, not if, a 1400 San Pedro Dr. N.E. sen wasn’t our first two-time winner. public in a nonsecure basement at Dallas defendant, police officer, member of the Wagers solved the John B. Rogers dam police headquarters, after his arrest for news media or spectator will be injured Albuquerque, NM 87110 killing President John F. Kennedy. Ruby and Spy House puzzles. during one of these grotesque prisoner www.christymaes.com stepped out of a throng of reporters, Remember, there’s a deadline for parades. answering correctly to win, so get that stuck a .38 into Oswald’s abdomen and Monday-Saturday 10:30am--8pm. Closed Sundays shot him in front of the nation on live TV. answer to us by the end of business on Sept. 16. Dan Klein is a retired Albuquerque police Kids eat for $1.99 all day. (Includes drink) You might say, “Who cares? Doucet sergeant. Reach him through Facebook. 10 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS OPINION EDITORIAL/LETTERS/CARTOONS ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 11 The Death Penalty N.M. Law Must Change Zika and the Republicans he rapid spread of the Zika virus from Brazil start of September. California, New York, Texas, Isn’t the Answer To Value Children’s Lives Tto the Caribbean to Florida and beyond is Illinois and Florida face the most locally spread a public health emergency that should be laid (nontravel-related) cases. BY KARI BRANDENBURG BY HEATH HAUSSAMEN squarely at the feet of the Republican leaders of And we’re already seeing the secondary effects Congress – Sen. Mitch McConnell and Speaker get mad as hell complex and expensive. of Zika. In Illinois and South Carolina, which hen I first read Our society is a reflection of us. We all Paul Ryan. when a police There is always the very real possibility are aggressively spraying insecticide to suppress I about 10-year- have dark corners. My rage at Victoria’s The Obama administration has been pleading officer is killed in a defendant will be found not guilty W mosquito populations, millions of honey bees old Victoria Martens’ killers comes from one of those places. for nearly a year for more money for Zika re- the line of duty, or or will be convicted of a lesser offense. have been killed. Wall Street has downgraded death, I spotted my Admitting that helped me move from search and eradication, only to have Republicans a vulnerable child That’s because jurors are opposed, or do the stock of Carnival, the cruise line that markets hands clenching anger to despair to sorrow. Then tears say what they always say, which is “no.” is killed, or when not want to be a participant, to sending the Caribbean to leisure travelers. and realized they flowed. In Miami – often called the capital of South anyone else is someone to their death. It is one thing While the National Institutes of Health, Johns were grabbing at Victoria’s killers will likely spend most of America – an entire neighborhood is seeing robbed of their life to say you support the death penalty Hopkins and Florida State University appear to something. I felt their lives in prison. But what about the Zika-carrying mosquitoes. Miami Beach, a world in an act of violence. and another to be the one sitting in have found that an existing tapeworm drug may rage. I thought about next child? And the one after that? There tourism destination, is being shunned by both The offenders judgment. foreign and domestic visitors. In Puerto Rico, a block Zika’s replication ability and its effects should never be allowed to walk our snapping the necks of her killers. will be others. U.S. territory, there are 14,000 locally acquired on fetal brain development, an entire year has streets again, but the answer is not the Not again. What our children need from us is Zika cases. been wasted in the fight against a serious health death penalty. If we really want to take a I’ve been through this before, starting honest self-reflection, individually and A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention threat. We can’t let anger drive our discus- bite out of crime and save in 2002 with a string of seven child-abuse collectively. The laws we enact, the map of the U.S. and its territories showed only If Congress can’t respond quickly to a public sions and actions. If we do, we will be deaths in Doña Ana County over three programs we fund, who we elect – these precious lives, we need to Alaska and Wyoming as being Zika-free at the health emergency, what good is it? further removed from real answers and years. I’ve immersed myself in the horrific choices shape our society. When a family is solutions. build healthier communities details so I could tell those kids’ stories. wrongly denied emergency food assis- In the many scientific studies done I’ve gone through the stages of grief over tance, or critical behavioral health services on the death penalty through the past As district attorney, the death penalty and over. are eviscerated, or someone who shouldn’t To the Editor: Guantanamo, he was prevented from decades, it is clear that it is not a deter- has always troubled me. It is a tremen- I still recall reading in an autopsy report be on the streets is wrongly released from Kari Brandenburg has a short memory. doing so by Republicans in Congress. Jobs rent to violent behavior. I assure you dous drain on limited resources; it could how being raped and tossed around a jail, or someone on supervised probation Just a few months ago she said she feared that might be created by maintaining the accused murderers of Officers Greg compromise a just verdict; and most room tore 5-month-old Brianna Lopez’s isn’t being supervised, bad things happen. APD; now she loves them. The response and upgrading infrastructure did not Benner, Daniel Webster and José Chavez New Mexico juries do not return a death body apart. I remember driving in the Families move closer to crisis. she makes regarding her and Schultz is pass Congress. Immigration reform was and 10-year old Victoria Martens did not verdict. desert looking for the spot where Uriah Children who live in such homes are creepy. And her best excuse, it’s the CMO. passed by the Senate, but Republicans in consider the law and its penalties when As an individual, I don’t believe it is Vasquez Ordoñez’s father cremated the more likely to be abused and killed. Earth to Kari, your mismanagement the House would not bring up the biparti- they acted. the right thing to do. My 37 years in 15-month-old’s body. And every time one of us sees a child caused the CMO. She is a spoiled rich girl san Senate-passed bill for a vote. Victoria was killed at a time when the the criminal justice system tell me if we I’ve shaken my fist at the sky and treated inappropriately and doesn’t report who didn’t do her job. Thank God she Legislation to reward businesses for death penalty was a hot topic and was really want to take a bite out of crime screamed. I’ve wept. When I read Brianna’s it, or turns away from people in need, we leaves office in January. returning offshore manufacturing to the being discussed on television stations and save precious lives, we need to build autopsy report, I vomited. contribute to a world in which adults kill U.S. was blocked by Senate filibusters and in newspapers throughout the —Robert Jenkins healthier communities. And I’ve fantasized about homicide. children. state. Did it save her life? In fact, regions by Republicans, as was legislation that Teaching parents to parent and On Aug. 24, police allege, the boyfriend There’s so much justification for despair. of the country that do not have the To the Editor: would penalize businesses for moving providing support to help them is fun- of Victoria’s mother and his cousin But there’s also reason for hope. death penalty have lower murder rates. What has Hillary Clinton done since jobs out of the country. damental. Early childhood education is injected Victoria with methamphetamine In spite of the efforts of a few powerful Further, law enforcement officers are she’s been Secretary of State? Nothing but Income inequality, the legacy of Reagan- essential. We desperately need adequate to subdue her. Then they raped, choked people, we came together to change state more likely to be killed in the line of resources to deal with addiction issues. embarrass us like Obama and lie about omics and the Bush tax cuts that mostly and stabbed her – hours before her law after Brianna’s death. Before that, the duty in the South, which accounts for a Alcohol and drugs are part of most benefited the top 10 percent will continue birthday party. Victoria’s mother report- maximum sentence for intentionally killing everything when those men were killed vast majority of the executions. criminal behavior. Re-entry programs for edly watched for her own “sexual in Benghazi. She said, “What’s it matter?” unless the makeup of the House and Sen- After nearly 20 years, the death a child was 18 years, while killing an adult those exiting our prisons have proven gratification.” She’s a douche. She doesn’t care about ate also changes. penalty and its use have been declin- could land someone in prison for 30 years. to be extremely successful at reducing Police found Victoria’s dismembered them, but Black lives matter. Just like in If you truly feel the Bern, regardless ing. Thirty states allow the death Today, intentionally killing a child under recidivism. Mental health care and treat- body burning in a bathtub in the Albu- of who becomes president in 2016 and penalty, but in four of those states, the 12 carries the same penalty as killing an Chicago where Barrack Hussein Ombam- ment is critical though unavailable to querque home. beyond, your wishes will not come true governors have declared moratoriums adult. anation is supposedly from. most in need. And we have to have jobs Gov. Susana Martinez was angry. “Justice until you and your fellow Bernie follow- on executions while they are in office. But we still assign a lower value to the And he backs Hillary and she’s the most for those who need to and should be should come down like a hammer,” she qualified. Well maybe we should have ers elect a Democratic majority in the Other states are presently considering working. There is a definite relationship lives of children ages 12-17. Killing those said. elected her instead of him. But no, she’s House of Representatives and 60 Demo- repealing it. Not only did executions between poverty and violence. kids carries a maximum penalty of 18 years. Albuquerque state Rep. Javier Martinez trying to keep his agenda for four more crats in the Senate. drop in 2015, but the number of people I recall a talk I had with my 6-year-old We need to come together again. Our law sentenced to death also hit an historic expressed urgency about increasing fund- The only way this can happen is to for- child years ago. I was explaining to him must value all children as much as adults. years. It’s the same old sales job! low. ing for early childhood programs, which get your immediate loss and use the time my concerns about the death penalty, When are people gonna wake up? It’s Several factors are at play. One is the his family has utilized. Heath Haussamen runs NMPolitics.net, and energy you were willing to give to as he was enjoying a hot dog, poolside. the same old rhetoric from the Democrats. expense. Nebraska estimates it spent People in Albuquerque and Las Cruces an online news organization. Reach him elect Bernie Sanders to make change hap- He was dripping wet, towel wrapped They give food stamps to all the drug $14.6 million every year on the death held birthday parties for Victoria. at [email protected], on Facebook pen in Congress, where it really counts. over his shoulders, with a bit of mustard dealers because they just got out of jail, penalty, yet it has not executed anyone As for me, there was that primal fury. at /haussamen, or on twitter @haussamen. at the corner of his mouth. He listened and two days later they have a bankroll. —Bill Bank since 1997. Another is the fact that more intently. When I asked him what he Give me a break! Nobody tells the truth. than 150 individuals on death row have thought his reply was, “Gosh, I thought and the justice been exonerated. Our criminal justice Misplaced Sentimentality? —Madams196111 ABQ Free Press welcomes letters to we were the good guys.” system isn’t perfect, nor are witnesses, system – put the editor and bylined opinion pieces, Reinstating the death penalty may To the Editor: police officers, lawyers or forensic into this cel- To the Editor: subject to editing by the newspaper make us feel better temporarily, but it Is it just me? I feel there is some- scientists. ebration had Regarding the “Feel the Bern,” those for style and length. Letters may isn’t the answer. It will distract us from thing very wrong with the celebra- As district attorney, I tried the last been spent on followers of Bernie Sanders who might be appear in print on the newspaper’s the pressing problems that contribute to tion for Victoria. The most impor- death penalty case in New Mexico: her behalf a disappointed with primary results need website, www.freeabq.com. Writers these horrors. There is no quick fix. tant person was clearly unable to State v. Michael Paul Astorga. With the few days or to keep one thing in mind: Not a single should include their full name and Let’s be the good guys and have the attend, and as a consequence, we, current rules allowing for two separate weeks ago, change Bernie campaigned on will come a daytime phone number that the real discussions, seek real solutions. the community that failed her, are trials and juries, one to determine guilt she might still be around to live and about without a change in the makeup of newspaper’s editors can use to contact or innocence and another to determine trying to assuage our guilt. them. Submissions should be sent to Kari Brandenburg has been the Bernalillo love and play with her friends. Congress. the sentence of life or death, a death County district attorney since 2001. If half the energy – by friends, [email protected] —Peter Lawton As much as Obama wanted to close penalty case is extremely labor intensive, She is not seeking re-election in November. family, neighbors, police, politicians 12 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS Community community ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 13 We Are This City: Investing in Social Impact About the ‘We Are This City’ Cover Artists BY MAX BAPTISTE pathy has no place here. Some things are just nonsegregated. happen. Adam Feibelman Joel Davis Max Baptiste Abad, yet we are acknowledging our problems and I know we can do better. Let’s talk about change, real change. The three-step fighting for solutions. We have an opportunity with With the economic development we desperately need Max program. creativity, but we have to invest in social impact. in this city, how do we gentrify our inner city without He’s a San Francisco-based artist He grew up in Albuquerque’s He is culturally and techno- I feel Albuquerque is one of the best places in the displacing our people? All of our people! We won’t be STEP 1: best known for his stencil and cut South Valley where his interest logically focused, believing world. Besides the obvious: It’s Christmas every day (red just another Austin, Denver, Brooklyn, San Francisco. In February 2016, Colorado brought in roughly $12.5 paper-based works. His child- in the arts was nurtured by a that humans have the right and green), the weather is awesome, the landscape is We are Burque! million in taxes from legal marijuana alone. I’d like hood in Albuquerque was spent neighbor who happened to to access both. For more than absolutely beautiful, the way of life is laid back, the How do we develop social impact locally? New Mexico to have some extra money for education, examining and interacting with be a classically trained artist. seven years, Max has focused pride in place that we all share is ingrained from the We already do! healthcare and better police training; being 50th in the the surfaces of the city through Seeing public art as a vehicle on business development, moment we are blessed by it until the last breath we SINC, The Verge Fund, Harwood Art Center, McCune nation on so many lists just doesn’t work. We can do making graffiti art. His awareness for personal expression, Joel’s gamification and hybrid take, and then there’s the people. The people here are Foundation, Albuquerque Community Foundation, better. Legalize marijuana. of the structures we use every day secondary artistic motivation billing in the video game phenomenal. Creative Startups, Beer For A Better Burque, local banks, but often overlook has become came from observing graffiti in industry. This work has Max Baptiste Somehow, we are all connected – by our culture, by property developers, coffee shops, breweries, restau- STEP 2: the subject of his current work: his neighborhood. After dabbling shaped his unique outlook on our history and by the pride for our city; it’s truly unlike rants, individuals, even our city government: All these If the restaurants down the street had full liquor the buildings, doorways, fenced Adam Feibelman with various artistic forms, Joel Joel Davis life, keeping him passionate about how humans engage anywhere I have ever lived or travelled to. This is why people are great examples of us working toward making licenses, you would never have to drive anywhere, trees, discarded buses and chipped had the great fortune of being with art, music, technology, payments, psychology, data I am here, investing my time and energy, developing our city greater. But how do we do this with one voice? I and small businesses would thrive. We can do better. alley walls that fill our cities and map our lives. Through an mentored by Raku master Fred Wilson and sculptor O.K. and marketing. social impact. really don’t know, but I’d love to. That’s what keeps me Reform liquor license laws, eliminate DWI, and make intricate process of hand-cut stencils and enamel painting, Harris. This had a tremendous influence on Joel’s future In Albuquerque, our tech community is growing, our questioning; that’s why I love living here. neighborhoods walkable. he explores the relationship between our perceptions of the direction. He plans to expand his art, creating large-scale public sector is accessible, and our arts and culture are Cultivating mindset and participation rests on engag- temporary and the eternal, uncovering the stories we have sculptures and mosaic murals for public display. Reyes Padilla second to none. However, as great as it is for some of ing humans, not only through organizations, govern- STEP 3: transcribed on an urban landscape filled with utilitarian us, there is still a lot of poverty and despair for most of ments and businesses but indirectly via technology and Invest in the creative capital that we have. Create a objects. “We live in an ever-changing city sculpture,” says He was born in 1988, in us. Name the 99 ways; I bet you already know them. directly through human interaction, socially. sustainable sellers’ market. Feibelman, “constantly being shaped, broken down and Ruben Cantu Santa Fe. When he began So how collectively do we change this? How do we I love the community on Fourth and Central. I sleep, Many of my friends have left Albuquerque – some rebuilt again by countless personal human moments.” creating works at the improve on the amazing things we already have and on work and play within blocks of the street corner where artists, some entrepreneurs – a loss for all of us. We He is inspired by cultural diversity. age of 15, it was done the flip side, fight against the bad? one of my best friends was killed on Dec. 21, nearly need to figure a way to keep our best and brightest Identifying with Panamanian and through the influence The way I look at it, it’s about mindset, participation nine years ago. here, so they can be a part of their economy, their Vincent Le Chicano heritage, he traveled of music. He learned to and engagement. Taking into account all the people And I love the knowledge that we can do better. culture, their community and our lives. Social impact. I back and forth from the United play guitar and started to who live here is extremely important in developing real We have possible workable solutions staring us in the know we can do better. He is the eldest son of a Vietnam- States and Panama during his compose songs. Without Reyes Padilla impact. The poor, the rich and the beautiful: We pride face. We have to be bold, creative, and we have to We have a lot of questions. We hope you do too. ese refugee and a native New younger years. As a result of music, he believes ourselves on being a place that is, for the most part, understand the problems and solutions that make this What’s your three-step program? Mexican who grew up in the constant flux, and as life in Albu- paintings would be very different. “Between composing 1980s and 1990s in Albuquerque. querque’s South Valley sometimes and painting, I realized that I am blessed with a common He works as a multidisciplinary goes, Ruben tested boundaries condition known as synesthesia, which allows me to designer and has a background throughout his teen years with visualize sounds represented by color and shape and vice in fine art and illustration. Before the best of them. From 1998 to Ruben Cantu versa. The music I listen to while I paint greatly influences TEDxABQ: Igniting Imaginations, Changing the World studying visual communications at 2004, he explored producing hip- the outcome of each painting.” The Art Center, Vincent designed hop music. Having influences from J-Dilla to Johnny Cash, album covers and concert posters his love for music maintains an obvious presence within A Program Overview for local bands and music venues. Vincent Le his artwork. On the rise, Ruben has always loved creating, Thomas Christopher Haag toward igniting movements and transforming the Author of seven bestselling books, Pulitzer Prize Since then, his work has included but in 2012, his path spoke true when he began testing the world. nominee, and director of research at the Flow Genome illustration, brand identity, print design, info-graphics, web versatility of a material more associated with “crafters.” He was born in Wichita, Though the main event is ticketed, this year’s Project, Steven Kotler studies ultimate human perfor- design and more. His work mixes themes as well as media. Now, iconic pop-culture characters, symbolic figures of Kan., into a family as program also includes a free community and audience mance, what is actually possible for our species, and His characters and scenes combine elements of ancient hip-hop and ideas of purging the proverbial demons are vast as the sea. He took engagement event on Civic Plaza, inviting our city to where – if anywhere – our limits lie. cultures with modern ones. They are created using ink, represented through playful layers of cutout felt. chemistry and math experience performances, art-making activities, learn- watercolor, acrylics, markers and color pencils. Some of his classes for some reason ing opportunities and more. Cindy Nava influences include: Stanley Kubrick, Jim Henson, Ian Curtis, at the University of The TEDxABQ speakers and their “ideas worth The idea: How do we nurture success for all young Michael McDonald and Tupac. Ray Chavez Kansas and then dropped spreading” include: women? out and started hitch- Thomas Christopher Haag Through her struggles as an undocumented low- He is an artist who works with hiking. An avid muralist, Charles Ashley III income student, she managed to beat the odds and El Moises We Are This City. both commissioned and not, he has painted buildings The idea: One opportunity can make all the difference. achieve success. Nava strives to help other young in Oaxaca, Barcelona, Venice, Albuquerque, Varinasi, Recently awarded Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year at women achieve their own success and find power – He is leaving his mark as a Bangkok, Rangoon, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, New SxSW, Cultivating Coders founder Charles Ashley III regardless of race, class, gender or legal status. modern-day artist who brings Orleans, Oakland, and many other places, under the names has a game-changing plan to create opportunities for the essence of urban culture and “Detach,” “Stove” and “El Pituitario.” Compiled by Julia Mandeville often-overlooked communities. Leon de la Vega barrio flavor to the mainstream n Sept. 17, the seventh annual TEDxABQ will take The idea: What is the role of handwriting in our fine art arena. The foundation Debra Haaland Layton Jon Othe stage of Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque modern digital society? of his artwork is influenced by Convention Center. The event promises to present New The idea: How do we reflect our community’s diversity Artist and industrial designer Leon de la Vega believes the Chicano, American, Native Mexico’s most fascinating ideas in science, technology, in our elected leadership? that writing not only is relevant but is essential for hu- American and Mexican cultures Ray Chavez He’s an artist who works with design, the arts, business and social justice. Debra Haaland made history as the first Native man connection, a cornerstone of brain development that are reflected in his art pieces. We Are This City. With a lineup of visionary speakers and diverse American state party chair in serving the New Mexico and should be recognized as the basic human activity. Narrating history, culture, visions themes, it offers a celebration and space for connection Democratic Party. Haaland sees a future where a com- and street life, he creates the El Moises with Albuquerque’s exceptional knowledge capital, munity’s diversity is represented in its elected officials Max Baptiste & We Are This City core elements of a chic, vibrant innovative social impact strategies and models for and believes that you are the diversity that public (TEDxABQ artist in residence) cornucopia. The artist’s distinctive style is bright, intense generating paradigm change – on micro and macro service needs. The idea: Invest in social impact to change the world. and exhilarating with countless strokes of brilliant colors levels. Adventure capitalist Max Baptiste founded We Are This flowing in all directions layered on his images, often The theme, “Creating a Beneficial Epidemic,” echoes Steven Kotler City in 2015 to develop authentic local, national and distorted and surreal, bordered in a bold, black outline. the core values of TED and seeks to spread ideas The idea: What does it take to be your best when it international infrastructure for creatives. matters most? For more information, visit tedxabq.com Layton Jon through human-to-human interaction, with an eye All photos courtesy of “We Are This City” 14 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS FILM ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 15 ‘Southside’ a Thrilling Tale of First Couple’s First Date BY DAVID LYNCH Start and end your day with us!

here are moments in “Southside physical mannerisms, their grounded TWith You,” several of them, in which nature – while also reminding us that this director Richard Tanne teases us with version of the future presidential duo still an unthinkable premise: What if young has some things to learn about the world Michelle Robinson and Barack Obama around them. never formed a kinship and went on to Working off one another in harmony, accomplish all they’ve accomplished? along with Tanne’s consistently engag- That’s how personal the film is in tell- ing screenplay, helps the audience feel KSFR fm ing the story of how Michelle – with her warmly welcomed along for the ride of steely stare and impenetrable demeanor their casual-turned-intimate summer day santa fe public radio 101.1 – and casual, quietly powerful Barack in Chicago. connected, despite their immediately ap- That isn’t to say “Southside With parent differences and ways of perceiv- You” is a totally cathartic experience all ing the world. the way through. It also compels and Of course, we know there is a second, intellectually challenges us by comment- Award winning news, third, fourth date beyond what we see on ing on racial issues that, in many ways, the screen, but “Southside With You” still reflect some of the ongoing national manages to be an unexpected experience, discourse of 2016. By touching on the public affairs & talk radio driven by showing the audience how social atmosphere of the late 1900s, we’re young Michelle and Barack eventually reminded that while much has changed became much bigger than 1989 Chicago for Michelle Robinson and Barack destined them to be. Obama, it has not been so for others they film’s tone evolves rather nicely when it delivers on that front. From it’s buoyant This could easily be a first-date story may have interacted with in southside could have whisked us away to a place opening moments, the writing is engag- Eclectic music streaming live about any ol’ Sally and Joe, but it chooses Chicago. that is grim and obscure just as we’ve ing and thoughtful, thrusting us into the to set a bar for itself by offering a glance The film also comments on the con- become accustomed to the generally psyches of two individuals who at first @ ksfr.org at one of the most well known and sequences of judgment, as well as the lighthearted nature of “Southside With glance are different in every way. At the powerful couples in the world today, sometimes difficult task of asking our- You.” same time, it manages to be humorous and it succeeds while still being a very selves if we truly are where we deserve Tanne respects the audience with his di- and very tight, keeping the film rolling Listener supported public radio entertaining watch. to be. In that vein, Tanne could have rection and by keeping his focus on two along at a lively pace. To reach that end, Tanne offers a film spent more time exploring the titular young people navigating issues anyone It’s also a deeply layered screenplay else could be trying to solve. At its core, that is consistently poignant, charming southside of Chicago that hardened to be sure, and while it doesn’t quite and also very, very relevant. He struck Michelle and Barack into the leaders it remains very much a film about how provide the payoff on every concept it gold with Tika Sumpter and Parker they are, but he still strikes an acceptable different Michelle and Barack were and touches on in its 84-minutes, it is still an Sawyer, who embody everything that balance between their environment and are, in a way that is complimentary. immensely satisfying experience. has come to be associated with the themselves as people navigating it. “Southside With You” is a film that 21st century Obamas – their vocal and While delving into these subjects, the definitely relies on dialogue, and it David Lynch is a freelance film reviewer. NM Film Focus: Film Industry Goings-On by CHRISTA VALDEZ

une-up Tuesdays are a monthly, newly broad- showcasing Latin American culture that encour- competition that launches film enthusiasts into an Tened, tri-county industry event hosted by IATSE age everyone to learn and support a global view.” action packed weekend of guerrilla filmmaking, Local 480 in partnership with area film offices, film Among their meticulously curated international where novices and seasoned filmmakers alike team liaisons, industry businesses and organizations on selection there will be a special selection of local up to create a short film masterpiece of their very the first, second and third Tuesday every month. shorts. Visit cinemagnifico.com for all the details. own over just 48 hours. Good times, great fun and The events are in Santa Fe (first Tuesday) at the Jean The New Mexico Film Foundation has packed new friends often occur. Get all the information on Cocteau Cinema, in Albuquerque (second Tuesday) multiple events into their September schedule. They The 48 Hour Film Project calendar of annual events at the Albuquerque Press Club, and in Las Cruces will host a free hour of NMFF shorts and trailers on at 48hourfilm.com/albuquerque. (third Tuesday) at the Hotel Encanto. Each tune- Sept. 15 at the Rio Rancho Loma Colorado Library. A Mark your calendar for the Fourth Annual Film & up event will be tailored to providing talent, crew, fundraising event follows on Sept. 18 at Bistronomy Media Industry Conference, presented by the New filmmakers and local businesses opportunities to Brewery in Nob Hill with 25 percent of the evening’s Mexico Film Office on Nov. 11 and 12 at Isleta Resort network and gain real-time access to resources. proceeds benefiting NMFF. And finally, the 2016 and Casino in Albuquerque. The two-day summit Look for “New Mexico Film Industry Tune-up” on New Mexico Student Filmmakers Showcase will will showcase special guest speakers and access to Facebook. be held in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe starting industry professionals who are part of the explosive Homegrown festival, ¡Cine Magnífico! Albuquer- Sept. 22 at the Broadway Cultural Center in Albu- growth of the film and emergent media industries in que Latino Film Festival takes place Sept. 15-18 at querque. It moves to Santa Fe on Sept. 24 at The New Mexico. Registration is required and attendees the National Hispanic Cultural Center. ¡Cine Magní- Screen at Santa Fe University, then on Sept. 25 at are encouraged to take advantage of early bird reg- fico! is a collaboration of the Instituto Cervantes of Violet Crown Theater. Learn all about it at istration for discounted pricing. Attendee registra- Albuquerque, the National Hispanic Cultural Center nmfilmfoundation.org. tion opens Thursday, Sept. 12. For a full schedule of and UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute Just in time for the Halloween season, the 48 Hour events go to nmfilm.com. formed to promote Latin culture through film and Horror Project Albuquerque is underway. There’s enrich the local art community. Now in its fourth still time to enter early bird registration through New Mexico film expert Christa Valdez, of year, festival director Milly Castañeda-Ledwith Sept. 19. Regular registration is open through Oct. OneHeadlightInk.com and ChristaValdez.com, says, “We are proud to present high quality films 14. The 48 Hour Film Project is an international film reports on movie industry news for ABQ Free Press. 16 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS Food & Drink EVENTS/ART ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 17 Adding Precision to Your Kitchen Week-long Mini Fest Local Artist Plants BY STEVE “MO” FYE

ooks love gadgets and cooking toys. to sanitation may allow food-borne the Sansaire Sous Returns to ABQ Seeds of Community It’s a truism. Whether you are a pathogens to flourish. Vide Immersion C BY FIN MARTINEZ professional chef, a line cook just trying Precision cooking methods, often Cooker and the to get by on lousy wages or a talented called sous vide (French for “under Nomiku Sous Vide local artist will have 10 large and other cultural works that expand- amateur, you probably have drawers or vacuum”), solve many of these Immersion Circulator. format murals on display this ed her knowledge of Mexican culture boxes of goodies picked up at a store, problems. Sous vide cooking has been Reviewers dinged A month. But these are not just any and art. But Leyva herself didn’t online, or even a stash of ancient gizmos used since the 1960s in industrial food the Sansaire for low murals – the nature-themed pieces are pursue art until her early 20s. from a yard sale or your abuelita’s processing, but soon after, chefs found quality control in the made entirely out of seeds. “It was about 17 years ago I met my kitchen. it to be a safe and effective way of earliest versions and Jade Leyva has mentor, Bill Free- Cooks tend to hoard stuff, and even controlling cooking rate and quality. its inability to keep sous food guys been interested in man,” Leyva said. the most restrained of us have trouble Precision cooking prevents oxidation large volumes of environmentalism “He was a fulltime discarding equipment despite it sitting of proteins and fats, retains moisture water at the proper just before serving. her whole life and artist and potter and gathering dust for years. I know and concentrates flavors and season- temp. The Nomiku’s critics called it out Perfect soft-cooked eggs are a staple places themes of and that’s when I have more knives than I need, but I ings. Vacuum sealing allows food to be for its short cord and loud fan. Regard- in my kitchen. An hour and 20 minutes I started thinking will never admit that to the wife. The cooked at temperatures that would be less, for less than two bills, any of these unity with nature at 153 degrees Fahrenheit produces problem with so many kitchen gadgets unsafe otherwise. Until recently, preci- will do nearly anything required of the and environmental- about pursuing an eggs with warm, runny yolks, beautiful is that they are only useful for a single sion cooking equipment was bulky and home cook. ism in her art. art career. I was 23 application. Waffle irons can waffle up expensive, costing thousands of dollars. A vacuum sealer is also no longer a tight whites, and just a hint of liquid, The Mexican-born years old when that lots of things besides batter, but they Several companies now produce requirement for precision cooking. As loose white. There is a plethora of artist said seed happened.” are still pretty one-dimensional. precision circulators at prices well within long as the cook works with sanitary cookbooks, blogs and websites with murals are a tradi- Leyva said she Electric crock pots have been the the budget of the serious home cook or equipment, a zipper bag will do the hints and directions for using a home tional art form, often initially started by precision cooker. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, created as a commu- crafting and restor- home cook’s go-to for decades. I have enthusiast – around $200 or so. I have trick. Just seal the food and flavorings Erika Eddy several of varying size. Modern crock used commercial circulators and love the in the bag and seal all but the last bit of Managing Culinary Director of Serious nity activity during ing pottery like her pots, however, are far less useful than ability to cook food perfectly, but the the closure. Submerge the bag in water Eats, and author of the James Beard Local artist Jackie Riccio works on a large-scale sculpture in her studio in preparation for the Mexican festivals Jade Leyva mentor, but decided granny’s for anything other than a pot home version I got for my birthday does to let the pressure force out air and Award-nominated column The Food All Kinds Festival, one of the many mini-events that will happen during Umbrella Week. and holidays. it wasn’t the me- “They create these dium for her. It was roast or stew. Newer appliances are everything a bank-breaking commercial finish sealing. Lab, is probably the best starting point. BY ERIKA EDDY designed to hold food at a minimum of rig does on a smaller scale. I won’t en- Delicate proteins such as chicken or If you are serious about taking your beautiful, super intricate murals that after eight years of experimentation would blow your mind away,” Leyva before she realized what she wanted 141 degrees Fahrenheit, the lowest safe dorse a brand, as I have only used one. fish are ideal for precision cooking. cooking to the next level, consider here isn’t one way to define the work,” Riccio said. “It’s not a viewer said. “And I said, ‘Maybe I can make to do as an artist. temperature for hot food. The Anova is lightweight, user friendly Long, slow cooking at the perfect adding an immersion circulator to your Duke City’s diverse identity, so the — it’s an interactor, it’s a player, it’s a T a piece that would be a simple six-feet “I just decided one day ‘you know, This makes them worthless for making and can be controlled using an app on temperature removes the risk of drying kitchen arsenal. best way to celebrate what we are all human.” by three-feet and have the community I don’t have to look at anything I can yogurt or tempering chocolate. Even if a smartphone with Bluetooth. The only or overcooking. Vegetables cook to about may be with dozens of events Umbrella Week began organically a crock pot will stay at a constant temp, drawback I have found is that it requires a perfect doneness, while retaining Steve “Mo” Fye is an Instructional Tech work on it and see how it works out.” just base things out of my imagina- and festivals. During one busy week, last year when the creative commu- which is rare, there are hot and cold a large amount of water to work, which all their nutritional value. Steaks can in the Culinary Arts program at Central Leyva’s idea was a huge success and tion.” Leyva said. “The moment I a variety of community organizers nity developers behind Humbird and spots in the food. Cooking at a very translates to higher energy cost. be cooked to a perfect medium rare New Mexico Community College and a attracted members of the community decided not to look at anything any- come together under one umbrella to technology community developer Eric low heat without meticulous attention Other circulators with high ratings are throughout and then seared to finish total gadget hoarder and food nerd. from all walks of life. Leyva said more or mimic art from other people showcase how vital art, technology Renz-Whitmore noticed a lot of events organic farmers from Albuquerque’s is when I found my style.” and culture are in Albuquerque. happened to fall during the same South Valley, teachers and preser- Opening night for Leyva’s exhibit That’s right, Umbrella Week is back week in September. vationists helped construct the first is Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Beer Town: Updates from Around the City for its second year, promoting Albuquer- “We thought that if we put all of mural, which was completed on the education building at The National BY TY BANNERMAN que’s creative and technology scene. the coordinators of these events in a first day thanks to a large turnout. Hispanic Cultural Center. It will be on The concentration of mini-festivals room, that something cool might hap- Leyva was also contacted by teachers display until Oct. 10. For the Republic Frankly, the sweetness made me think that it might to eight. The plan is to focus more on quality than kicks off with the eclectic All Kinds pen,” co-founder of Humbird, Josh to come to their schools to which she Fin Martinez is a freelance reporter. not be fully ready, but this is an issue that many just- quantity, an idea which eluded the old ownership Festival on Friday, Sept. 9 and contin- Stuyvesant said. “We sat down and A new nation has been born in the mountains east agreed. Reach him at [email protected] of Albuquerque, a tiny micro-state known as the opened breweries have. for most of the restaurant’s run. ues until Sunday, Sept. 18 with a vari- let everyone do their magic. Everyone “I just didn’t even think about it, I Ale Republic. On a recent trip to the border town of Patrick Johnson, one of the owners, expects to have On the off-chance that you had favorites among ety of events including live music, art else has sort of taken the reins and just thought, ‘yeah, I’ll do it’,” Leyva Cedar Crest, I decided to seek out this strange land some additional varieties on hand soon, although the old styles, now is pretty much your last chance galleries, seminars, interactive art, and done a wonderful job.” said. “I just love the education side of and learn more about its quaint and colorful culture. he intends to focus on Belgian styles. For now, there to partake. The new owners plan to finish off the an adult Dinosaur Jungle carnival, all Stuyvesant said the collaboration be- things … I just saw it like the perfect happening in and around Downtown The Republic is in a small building at 28 Arroyo are offerings from other local breweries to slake your current batches and then replace them with newly tween art and technology at Umbrella opportunity to talk to people, the Albuquerque. Week is indicative of what is currently kids, the adults, whoever would like Seco, behind the retail center which houses Cedar thirst. tweaked recipes and a shorter list by October. Julia Youngs, co-chair of Emerge happening in the community. to invite us to talk to them about seed Crest institutions like Banjo Bob’s and Ribbs Barbe- As far as the much vaunted “democratic” beer Also on the chopping block? Kelly’s guided home- Albuquerque and co-organizer for “It’s kind of beautiful that all these preservation and organic nutrition cue. selection (where members of the drinking public brew sessions. But I don’t know if anybody ever did Creative Mornings, two events held organizers who are throwing these and how that’s going to save pollina- The taproom and brewery is housed in a tiny would vote to add experimental styles to the menu), those anyway. during Umbrella Week, said the week events around the same time have no tors like bees.” space, consisting of a bar which could hold, oh, that’s going to be a while coming – probably next Shiny new Canteen is designed to be a participatory event. sense of competition and instead have Leyva said each mural at the exhibit about 10 people before you start bumping into year. For now, it’s a pleasant enough place to stop “All of our events really celebrate a great sense of community,” Stuyves- will have a different theme relating strangers’ body parts. Fortunately, there are a couple when you’re heading down from the crest or taking Albuquerque’s oldest brewery, Canteen (formerly the work, the people, the art and the ant said. “When a dialog happens to environmental preservation with of outdoor tables as well, so as long as the weather the scenic path to Santa Fe, but not really worth a Il Vicino), has jumped into the expansion game with its first satellite taproom opening at 417 Tramway space of the city,” Youngs said. “Our between the people and the creatives supplemental educational material. holds out, you can enjoy your ale with a refreshing trip on its own. Let’s check back in a few months. “Every one of the pieces is special NE. The spot, which officially started slinging pints focus is on taking people through the in a city, then we create a very rich soil alpine breeze. and they all have a different story, and Kelly’s overhaul begins on Aug. 30, has a small on-site kitchen and will city in a different way.” for growth. I think that’s where Albu- Clearly, this will cause some trouble once the Jackie Riccio is one of the hundreds querque is — on the cusp of becoming they’re all awesome,” she said. Now that Kelly’s Brewpub has been officially serve cider, house-brewed root beer and Milagro mountain snows set in, but for now there’s enough of artists who will be represented in something really big.” Leyva said she has been surrounded space for all comers. purchased by Santa Fe Dining, owners of both Vineyards’ wine in addition to Canteen’s lineup of by art her entire life. In her teens she beer. If all goes well, the owners plan to continue some way during Umbrella Week. She For more information, visit The Ale Republic’s house-made beer selection is Chama River and the Blue Corn Café, change is is part of a collaboration by Humbird found work at the prestigious Mexico expanding to other locations in the future. umbrellaweek.org Jade Leyva currently pretty small, with only one available on in the air. According to an article published by the NM to create large-scale installations City art gallery, Samarkanda, where the night I arrived. The Belgian Brune is a brown ale Darkside Brew Crew (nmdarksidebrewcrew.com), Ty Bannerman is a beer drinker, co-host of the City on the as a part of All Kinds Festival. Erika Eddy is a freelance arts and she was exposed to the works of Latin Students in Julianna Kirwin’s art class at Placitas by way of the Flemish lands, so it has a touch of sour the eventual overhaul will pare down Kelly’s lineup Edge podcast and author of “Forgotten Albuquerque,” as “I’m super interested in having entertainment reporter. Reach her at masters such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Elementary School contributed “SEED LOVE,” which took more than four months to complete. and a bit of green sweetness mingling into the malt. of (famously substandard) beers from the current 17 well as a forthcoming memoir. people be able to interact within my [email protected] Rivera, and David Alfaro Siquieros 18 • September 7 – 20, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ABQ FREE PRESS • September 7 – 20, 2016 • 19 CALENDAr D EFINitive DOZEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 9 OUTDOORS: 10th Anniversary of List your even The Open Space Visitor Center 1 SHOWS: Hand to God 5 WORD: DRY MTN Happening and T The Cell Theatre, 700 1st St NW, 766-9412, Magazine Launch Celebration in the liveatthecell.com 6 pm, Deep Space Coffee, 504 Central Ave 9 am, Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 SW, deepspacecoffee.com Coors Blvd NW, 897-8831, ABQ F SEPTEMBER 9-12 cabq.gov/openspace ree SEPTEMBER 16-18 Press 2 SCREENS: Cavedigger + Monument WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 to the Dream 6 SHOWS: Burlesque is Coming SCREENS: Indie Q calenda Center for Contemporary Arts Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma 10 Email event info,R Cinematheque, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Ave, Santa Fe, (505) 466-5528, 7 pm, Free, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave including event name, date, Santa Fe, (505) 982-1338, ccasantafe.org jeancocteaucinema.com NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com time, address and contact SEPTEMBER 9-17 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3 EVENTS: Umbrella Week: Art + 7 SHOWS: Neko Case 11 SCREENS: Mongol – The Rise phone number of Genghis Khan Tech + Culture 7:30 pm, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Dr, or website, to Various Locations, umbrellaweek.org Santa Fe, (505) 986-5900, ampconcerts.org Part of International Cinema Series 7 pm, Free, National Hispanic Cultural [email protected] 8 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 EVENTS: TEDxABQ Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, 10 am, Albuquerque Convention Center, nhccnm.org one month in advance 4 COMMUNITY: Community Healing 401 2nd St SW, 768-4575, tedxabq.com and Health Fair Honoring – SEPTEMBER 22-25 of publication. Traditional Medicine and Elders 10 am, Westside Community Center, 12 EVENTS: Unify Fest 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, 804-4602 El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, (505) 471-2261, unifyfest.com

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12:45 p.m. Villa Hispana, 12 p.m. The Sidemen High Desert Big Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:45 p.m. African American Pavilion, 5 p.m. The Daniel Solis Band Bear Necklace Dancers Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:45 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1 p.m. Villa Hispana, 4 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:45 p.m. Bucking Bar, 9 p.m. Indian Village, 1 p.m. Bear Necklace Dancers The Bus Tapes Navajo Flute Player Midnight Ryders Baile Illusion Bandalegre Indian Village, 1 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Sewing Style Show Andrew Thomas Indian Village, 6 p.m. Fate’s Highway Villa Hispana, 2:45 p.m. Villa Hispana, 1:15 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Home Arts Building, 2 p.m. Indian Village, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:15 p.m. Straight Jack Band La Chaparrita y Los Trio Navy Band Leah Leyva & The Band Oscar Butler Gabriel Ayala Haylushka Dancers Joyful Noize Youth Choir Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6 p.m. Laguna Pueblo Pottery and Ruba Kuna Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:45 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. African American Pavilion, 1:15 p.m. Jaliscience Sculptor Michelle Paisano Indian Village, 5 p.m. Indian Village, 2 p.m. African American Pavilion, 2:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 1:45 p.m. Apache Crown Dancers 2015 NMSF 2nd Place Winner Villa Hispana, 1 p.m. Chile Bean Express Indian Village, 11 a.m. Ernestine Romero Fun Time Open Karaoke Kapaya Lukusa Fashion Show Villa Hispana, 6 p.m. Quetzal Coatl Esplendora Indian Village, 2 p.m. Villa Hispana, 4 p.m. Gloria Arrendondo Bucking Bar, 5 p.m. African American Pavilion, 2 p.m. Indian Village, 3 p.m. New Mexico Special Orchestra Azteca Danzantes Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:30 p.m. Indian Village, 2 p.m. Rhythm Divine Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. Casavant Magic Show Kevin Michael Band hONEyhoUSe Ana Maria God’s House Choir Bucking Bar, 6 p.m. Indian Village, 2 p.m. Villa Hispana, 2 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. The Tumbleweeds Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5 p.m. Villa Hispana, 2:45 p.m. African American Pavilion, 3:45 p.m. La Chaparrita Casavant Magic Show Casavant Magic Show Bucking Bar, 2 p.m. Villa Hispana, 2:15 p.m. Calvin Appleberry Trio Villa Hispana, 12 p.m. Calvin Appleberry Trio The Gershom Brothers Champion Hoop Dancer Severo y Grupo Fuego African American Pavilion, 6:15 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 2:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 2:30 p.m. African American Pavilion, 5 p.m. 2015 NMSF 1st Place Winner Sons of Juan Tabo NagaShadu Mattress Firm Pavilion, 2:15 p.m. African American Pavilion, 5 p.m. Charles Denny Villa Hispana, 3:45 p.m. Quetzal Coatl Esplendora Clara Natonabah Bear Necklace Dancers Open Karaoke Khaliya Kimberlie Sago Mattress Firm Pavilion, 12:15 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 2 p.m. The Lori Ortega Band Indian Village, 3 p.m. The Majestic Azteca Indian Village, 3 p.m. Indian Village, 3 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5 p.m. DDAT Line Dancers Indian Village, 3 p.m. Villa Hispana, 5:15 p.m. The Hanks Indian Village, 4 p.m. Indian Village, 7 p.m. Miss Latina NM Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Brian Marshall 33 RPM Tanya Griego Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 1 p.m. Villa Hispana, 3 p.m. Mexicana Villa Hispana, 2:30 p.m. Bandelier Jump Rope Team Kobiana Casavant Magic Show Casavant Magic Show Bucking Bar, 5 p.m. James Carver & The Long Villa Hispana, 3 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:30 p.m. African American Pavilion, 6 p.m. Hakim Bellamy Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. The MLC Dwayne Ortega Unified Praisers African American Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. Hard Ride Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3 p.m. Badd Fish African American Pavilion, 2:30 p.m. Power Drive Band Split Decision Rude Boys Raven & Sweet Potato Pie Villa Hispana, 5:15 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 1:45 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. Villa Hispana, 3:30 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6 p.m. Gabriel Ayala Indian Village, 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Allegory Rock Candy Haylushka Dancers Indian Village, 4 p.m. Southern Red Indian Village, 4 p.m. Allegory Indian Village, 3 p.m. Cellicion Traditional Folklorico Del Valle Donna Christine Karaoke Competition Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6 p.m. Indian Village, 2 p.m. Indian Village, 4 p.m. Zuni Dancers Villa Hispana, 6:30 p.m. Mariachi Tierra Encanto Villa Hispana, 5 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:45 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Baile Illusion Karaoke Grand Finale The Westwind Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3 p.m. Indian Village, 4 p.m. Cellicion Traditional Orlando Open Karaoke Totonac Pole Flyers Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Grupo Mizterio Villa Hispana, 6:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 4 p.m. Villa Hispana, 2:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 4 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Zuni Dancers Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5 p.m. Indian Village, 8 p.m. Rockfox Tay Jasper & The Tribe God’s House Church Choir Haylushka Dancers African American Pavilion, 3:45 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Indian Village, 7 p.m. Story Songbird Woman Phillips Chapel Choir Indian Village, 5 p.m. Casavant Magic Show African American Pavilion, 7 p.m. African American Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Indian Village, 3 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Baila Baila Cuarenta Y Cinco African American Pavilion, 5 p.m. Ivon Ulibarri Y Café mocha Darren Cordova Y Calor Carlos Medina y Los Gallos Scatter Their Own Villa Hispana, 3:45 p.m. Villa Hispana, 4:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 7 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Haylushka Dancers Laguna Pueblo Pottery Villa Hispana, 5 p.m. Haylushka Dancers Villa Hispana, 7 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. & Sculpter Michelle Paisano Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. Indian Village, 5 p.m. Open Karaoke Casavant Magic Show Indian Village, 6 p.m. Bob Ferrell Casavant Magic Show Burque Sol Indian Village, 12 p.m. Power Drive Band Indian Village, 4 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Haylushka Dancers On Site Entertainment Band Bucking Bar, 5 p.m. Open Karaoke Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Indian Village, 5 p.m. Chuy Martinez Trio Villa Hispana, 3:30 p.m. 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Night kNights Legacy Band Johnny Sanchez Y Puro Norte Creative Arts Center, 1 p.m. Amber Griego and Jagg Villa Hispana, 5 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6 p.m. Indian Village, 8 p.m. Jir Project Black Pearl Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5:45 p.m. Jir Project African American Pavilion, 8:15 p.m. Indian Village, 6 p.m. On Point Folklorico Dance Villa Hispana, 4:45 p.m. Indian Village, 6 p.m. Rude Boyz Folklorico Del Valle Villa Hispana, 6:15 p.m. Scatter Their Own Graviel De Le Plaga Inspirational Choir Villa Hispana, 8:30 p.m. Twist & Shout: Villa Hispana, 1:15 p.m. Native American Flute Player Indian Village, 6 p.m. Sister Mary Mayhem African American Pavilion, 5 p.m. Bucking Bar, 6 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Randy Granger Villa Hispana, 8:30 p.m. A Tribute to the Beatles Grant & Randy Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6:15 p.m. Apache Crown Dancers Amaya Wise Women Blynsyde Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:15 p.m. Indian Village, 5 p.m. Naturalization Ceremony Karaoke Competition Indian Village, 9 p.m. 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Hispana, 9 p.m. UZ Band Creative Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Villa Hispana, 9 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Mattress Firm Pavilion, 3:15 p.m. Chris Dracup Funk of the West Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Karaoke Competition Villa Hispana, 8 p.m. Trio Guerrerense w/Folklorico Brian Marshall 33 RPM Matthew Martinez & Perfec- Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Tierra Fina Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5:45 p.m. tion Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 9 p.m. Villa Hispana, 6:45 p.m. Ryan Montano Bucking Bar, 9:30 p.m. Black Pearl Monday, Sept. 12 Villa Hispana, 3:30 p.m. Antonio Reyna Mariachi African American Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 6:15 p.m. Glynn David Harris Boss Hogg Villa Hispana, 6 p.m. Bear Necklace Dancers African American Pavilion, 7:15 p.m. Bucking Bar, 9:30 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Drop Stitch Knitters Quetzal Coatl Esplandora Azteca Indian Village, 7 p.m. Hartless Sunday, Sept. 18 Casavant Magic Show Indian Village, 4 p.m. Red Wine Totonac Pole Flyers Creative Arts Center, 10 a.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Jemez Sculpturer Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Sangre Joven Villa Hispana, 6:30 p.m. Parade of Livestock Champions Villa Hispana, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Indian Village, 8 p.m. Laguna Pueblo Pottery & Casavant Magic Show Tingley Coliseum, 7 p.m. Totonac Pole Flyers Estella Loretto Metro Church of Christ New Mexico Crochet Guild Midnight Ryders Sculpter Michelle Paisano Mattress Firm Pavilion, 4:30 p.m. Totonac Pole Flyers Indian Village, 8 p.m. Indian Village, 11 a.m. African American Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Karaoke Competition Indian Village, 7 p.m. El Grito Mexican Consulate Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:45 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 10 a.m. Indian Village, 9 p.m. Indian Village, 12 p.m. Kevin Michael Band Villa Hispana, 7 p.m. Apache Crown Dancers Square Dancers DIABOLYK 3D Art Demonstration Karaoke Competition Mike Romero y La Raza Villa Hispana, 4:45 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Indian Village, 9 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 11 a.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Steele Man Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Casavant Magic Show Indian Village, 8 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 10 a.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 9 p.m. Villa Hispana, 12 p.m. Gary Farmer Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7 p.m. Campeones Del Deserito Trio Los Gallos Totonac Pole Flyers Line Dancers The Original Brown Sugar Band Seasonal Dancers & The Troublemakers Calf Scramble Villa Hispana, 9 p.m. Villa Hispana, 11 a.m. Indian Village, 8 p.m. Indian Village, 5 p.m. Tingley Coliseum, 7 p.m. Trio Guerrerense w/Folklorico Friday, Sept. 9 Creative Arts Center, 10:30 a.m. Villa Hispana, 9 p.m. Indian Village, 1 p.m. Villa Hispana, 7:10 p.m. Karaoke Competition Ka Lu Kapu Polynesian Legacy of Santa Fe Open Karaoke Legacy Yanyan Cao Chinese Dance Laguna Pueblo Pottery & Carlos Medina y Los Gallos Sociedad Colonia De Santa Fe Veterans & Awards Presentation Mattress Firm Pavilion, 9 p.m. Dance School Villa Hispana, 8 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 5 p.m. African American Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Sculpter Michelle Paisano Bucking Bar, 9:30 p.m. Villa Hispana, 1 p.m. Villa Hispana, 7:15 p.m. The Westwind Band Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. Indian Village, 11 a.m. Wamba Karaoke Competition Chuy Martinez Trio Bear Necklace Dancers JJ Jones Bucking Bar, 9:30 p.m. Navajo Rug Weaver Puzzle on page 20 Villa Hispana, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 African American Pavilon, 5 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Folklorico Del Valle Indian Village, 2 p.m. African American Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Pearl Sunrise Villa Hispana, 11 a.m. Laguna Pueblo Pottery and Bear Necklace Dancers Innastate Saturday, Sept. 17 Indian Village, 12 p.m. Navajo Rug Weaver Twist & Shout: Karaoke Competition Pearl Sunrise Sculpter Michelle Paisano Indian Village, 6 p.m. Indian Village, 8 p.m. KSB Dance Productions A Tribute to the Beatles Mattress Firm Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Line Dancers Los Zapateados Indian Village, 12 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. Indian Village, 11 a.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 2 p.m. Navy Band The Sidemen Creative Arts Center, 10:30 a.m. Villa Hispana, 12 p.m. Dave Nunez & The Allstar Band The Band of Enchantment Los Ninos De Santa Fe Mattress Firm Pavilion, 6 p.m. Villa Hispana, 8 p.m. Los Tapatios Tesoro Villa Hispana, 7:30 p.m. Divino 2014 Karaoke Showcase Mattress Firm Pavilion, 12:15 p.m. African American Pavilion, 11:30 a.m. Villa Hispana, 11 a.m. Villa Hispana, 2:15 p.m. Antonio Reyna Mariachi Kevin Michael Band Villa Hispana, 11 a.m. Winner Blynsyde Baile Espanol de Santa Fe Navajo Rug Weaver School of Rock ABQ Amistar Villa Hispana, 6 p.m. Bucking Bar, 9 p.m. High Desert Pipes and Drums Mattress Firm Pavilion, 12:15 p.m. Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. Indian Village, 8 p.m. Villa Hispana, 12:15 p.m. Pearl Sunrise Indian Village, 3 p.m. Glynn David Harris Thursday, Sept. 15 Mattress Firm Pavilion, 11 a.m. School of Dreams Academy Red Ribbon Relay Indian Village, 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