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Association of Alternative Newsmedia [4] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [5] large number of divorces so far this year. Divorce-Online says it began analyzing data ODDS after agents noticed an increase in inquiries mentioning the video game. The company offers clients the ability to “undertake their own divorce proceedings in the UK” without

AND ENDS needing to use lawyers. In a blog post, the company said that since the beginning of the WEIRD NEWS year, it has received at least 200 divorce petitions listing addiction to Fortnite and other Dateline: Maine online games as one of the reasons for divorce. A restaurateur's choice to expose lobsters to A spokesperson for Divorce-Online said cannabis smoke before boiling them for service addictions to drugs or gambling are often cited has been decried by PETA. According to The as reasons for divorce. They said digital Washington Post, Charlotte Gill, owner of addiction is a natural result of technological Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound in proliferation. The company says divorce Southwest Harbor, wanted to make the petitions citing Fortnite addiction make up preparation of lobster—which involves boiling roughly five percent of the total petitions filed or steaming the crustacean alive—more so far this year. “humane.” Gill is also a licensed medical marijuana caregiver with the state of Maine, Dateline: South Korea and has reportedly been experimenting with An “Uncle Service” is offering South Korean exposing the animals to cannabis smoke before parents the chance to hire a large and preparing them. Her first experiment consisted intimidating man to pose as their child's uncle of blowing cannabis smoke into a tank with a and scare away bullies. According to allkpop, solitary lobster named Roscoe before returning the Uncle Service offers three different him to the tank with the other lobsters. Gill packages. The “Uncle Package”—which costs says Roscoe was much less aggressive after the around $443 a day—will provide clients with a treatment. She plans to offer the “stoned” large man in his 30s or 40s who will pose as the lobsters to diners as an option alongside the student's uncle and will accompany them on traditional method. However, she insists the their trip to and from school. The “uncle” will psychoactive substance associated with give any bullies bothering the student a stern cannabis—THC—will not remain in the final warning. If clients choose the “Evidence dish, as high temperatures will cause it to be Package,” an “uncle” will obtain footage of any broken down during the process. But People for bullying with a camera and will bring the the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) evidence to the school. He will then demand made a statement last week that condemned the school take care of the problem. This the entire practice. “It is highly unlikely that package costs around $354 a day. The getting a lobster high would make a lick of “Chaperone Package” will bring an “uncle” to difference when it comes to the full-blown the workplace of one of the bully's parents, agony of being boiled or steamed alive,” a where the “uncle” will protest outside the representative told the Marijuana Moment. building and shout, “A parent of a bully works here.” This package costs around $1,772 and Dateline: Pennsylvania will cover 4 visits. A man was arrested for walking his wife with dementia on a dog leash. Penn Live reports Dateline: Texas Walter W. Wolford, of Maryland, was seen Great-grandmother and Livingston Mayor Judy leading his wife around the York Fair attached Cochran shot and killed a large alligator that to an 8-inch red nylon dog leash. A police she believes ate her miniature horse. KPRC in officer on the scene reported finding Wolford's Houston reports Mayor Cochran's miniature wife in a confused state. He said she was unable horse went missing three years ago. She “highly to communicate and had red marks on her suspected” that an alligator was responsible. throat. Witnesses told police that the marks Worried about the other animals on her had been made by Wolford, who repeatedly property, the mayor wanted to track down the pulled on the leash. When questioned, Wolford animal and kill it, but was required to receive a said he never pulled too hard, and only uses it hunting permit and tag first. According to Polk to make sure his wife—who suffers from County laws, hunters are also only allowed to dementia—doesn't wander away. He said the hunt alligators between Sept. 10 and Sept. 30. couple visited the fair last year, and his wife After getting the permit and tag, Cochran had become lost for 90 minutes. He claimed he hired a nuisance trapper to help catch the had originally attached the leash at her waist, alligator. After numerous attempts, the trapper but that it had somehow made its way to her was able to catch the animal on a line and neck. West Manchester Township Police called the mayor out to shoot it. After consulted with the York Area Agency on wrapping up her mayoral duties, she went to Aging and the district attorney's office on the the site of the alligator's capture and allegedly case and eventually charged Wolford with killed it with one shot. The alligator was simple assault. reportedly 12 feet long and weighed 580 pounds. a Dateline: United Kingdom An online company that facilitates divorces Compiled by Joshua Lee. Email your weird news to [email protected]. says “addiction to Fortnite” has been cited in a [6] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 NEWS | POLICE OVERSIGHT NEWS NEWS CITY BY JOSHUA LEE Foster Care System Under Fire Police Oversight Necessary A lawsuit has been filed against the state's Children, Youth and Families Department and Human Services Department, alleging that New Mexico's foster care system is a failure and Citizen input ensures compliance, progress of department needs to provide better treatment to children. According to KOB4, the lawsuit was filed on BY CAROLYN CARLSON behalf of 13 foster children and accused the state of removing children from dangerous or abusive living situations only to place them into tubborn cops, less property crime, more unstable foster homes. The suit details homicides and a shout-out for citizen input numerous cases in which children in foster care Sto polish up the vision and mission of the have allegedly been abused, restrained or city’s police department—these are just some drugged by their state-assigned caretakers. The suit also claims that state agencies of the local law enforcement happenings down regularly fail to provide the proper medical, at City Hall. mental and behavioral health screenings and treatment required by children suffering through trauma. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit say they Civilians Eye Use-of-Force never received treatment while in CYFD custody The Civilian Police Oversight Agency has and have been negatively impacted by the been busy. The board held a special meeting state's failure to provide trauma therapy. recently to address a possible change in the A CYFD spokesperson told reporters that the department is “continuously working to improve draft of the department’s use-of-force policy. the system overall.” Apparently, a prior draft of the use of force policy stated that officers would use the minimum amount of force in each situation. N.M. Unemployment Continues But a subsequent draft iterated officers will use VIA YOUTUBE the minimum amount of force and comply An APD officer on patrol to Drop with the 1989 Supreme Court Case Graham v. Ginger oversees the Court Approved months of 2017 and 63 for half of 2018. Statewide unemployment figures have dropped Connor. This case established most basically since the year began, but still lag behind national Settlement Agreement (CASA) with the But by the end of 2017 there were 75 that police use-of-force must be objectively rates. Department of Justice that directs the changes homicides in Albuquerque, the highest in 20 reasonable considering the facts and The New Mexico Department of Workforce the city must make after it was found in 2014 years. As of last week, there have been 52 Solutions reported last week that the number of circumstances confronting the officer. that the police department had a pattern of killings in 2018, so it looks like we may top employed residents was 845,200 in August, an Several people, including faith-based and increase of 7,400 over July and 16,000 more using excessive force. In a telephonic hearing last year’s record. Thirty-eight of the murders civil rights representatives, said the Graham than a year ago. The “supersector-level” with the boss, US District Judge Robert Brack, are narcotics-related, with 18 percent language is different from instructing officers industry to see the largest numeric and Dr. Ginger said that some high-level brass are connected to domestic violence and about 10 percentage increase was leisure and hospitality to use the minimum amount of force. They dragging their badges and don’t seem to want percent gang-related. Most homicides were employment. said it is a step back, leaves too much of a gray While the improvements show promise, the to do the things required by the Federal committed with a gun, and stats show shooters area and is not a progressive change for the state's unemployment rate of 4.6 percent is still Consent Decree. are getting younger. APD brass addressed the department. higher than the national average of 3.9 percent Ginger said they are causing what he calls a homicide problem last week by letting the in August. Stephen Torres, whose son Christopher was “Counter-CASA effect” within the public know there are now more homicide A more detailed analysis of the state's killed in his own backyard by undercover APD employment figures is slated to be released this department. The group of disgruntled officers detectives, and that about half of the murders officers serving a traffic warrant said is it very week in the Department of Workforce Solution's are protected by the city’s police union so they have been solved so far this year. important to not leave any gray areas in the Labor Market Review. can’t be moved along to bring in brass that is Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in wording of the use-of-force policy. “Our son on board with the reforms. Albuquerque is also dropping. According to the was a tragic victim of APD’s culture of Tell Them What You Think US Bureau of Labor, the rate of unemployed city But Dr. Ginger wasn’t completely aggression and excessive use-of-force,” Torres Police planners want to know what residents residents in July was 1.5 percent lower than at dissatisfied with the department in his 37-page said. “Minimum use of force must be want to see in their city law enforcement. The the same time last year; the employment rate status report filed Aug. 31, and said there has was 2 percent higher. minimum, no wriggle room.” department is encouraging people to take part been improvement during this reporting APD Commander Rob Middleton said the in a vision and mission statement update period. That includes management changes Graham case is the standard used for police process. Garnering a wide variety of unique, made at the training academy and formation policy best practices, because it is the law of diverse perspectives is critical to the rewrite of Crime Leading Concern for Voters of a new compliance bureau within the the land. He assured the board that the the police department’s mission/vision An Albuquerque Journal poll shows local voters department. The report says APD has department’s policy emphasizes that officers try statement so it reflects the city’s diverse are more concerned with the state's crime completed 88 of the 91 tasks outlined in the to de-escalate confrontations and use a cultural fabric. problems than education, homelessness or CASA that must be completed under the economy issues. minimum amount of force. There are a couple of ways to participate— consent decree. The remaining tasks are a bit The poll is based on a sample of 423 Civilian Oversight Director Edward one can take a short online survey or one can registered New Mexicans who voted in the 2014 more complicated and center around use-of Harness said he approved the policy with the attend one of a few upcoming external focus midterms and 2016 general election and plan to force policies and procedures. To see all the Graham addition but emphasized that APD groups planned for Sept. 29, Oct. 3 and Oct. 6. vote this year. Results show 96 percent of those DOJ reports, visit justice.gov/usao-nm/apd. For more details, the survey and meeting times polled felt crime was a “very serious” or officers will be held to a higher standard that is “somewhat serious” problem. outlined in the department’s proposed use-of- and locations, check out According to the Journal, 84 percent of force matrix, suggesting that the Supreme Statistics cabq.gov/police/news/abq-police-updating- women and 72 percent of men polled consider Court lays out what is minimally adequate Crime statistics that compare 2017 with 2018 mission-vision-statements-2018. a crime a very serious problem, along with 84 percent of Republicans and 74 percent of under the US Constitution, but that cities and show some significant drops in auto burglary, The Civilian Police Oversight Agency Democrats. Over 80 percent of those living in states can require more. auto theft and burglary. As far as traffic Albuquerque or northwestern New Mexico rated enforcement goes, APD has increased its The CPOA meets at 5pm on the second Thursday of it very serious, while only 57 percent in Las the month The Federal Eye traffic stops by 35 percent over last year. Major Cruces and the southwestern quadrant violent crime indicators such as rape, robbery Vincent E. Griego Chambers, City Hall considered it as serious. Federal DOJ Monitor Dr. James Ginger is not Public education was considered very serious and aggravated assault all went down, some in The meetings are streamed on Channel 16 and on too happy with the attitudes of some police GOV-TV. by 68 percent of those polled. The same was double digits. Non-fatal gun violence is said about homelessness by 54 percent. Only 35 department Lieutenants and Sergeants. Dr. More information: cabq.gov/cpoa slightly up, with 60 shootings during the first 6 percent felt the state's economy was a very serious problem, however. a SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [7] NEWS | INTERVIEW Talking with Charlene Pyskoty County commission race an important part of Burque’s future

BY AUGUST MARCH Basin. Santolina is still an issue, too. That back into the environment. involves all sorts of corollary issues: economic We need to have support issues, the environment, traffic and social structure in place so that ere is what I have learned covering the problems. Such complexities require that there they don’t keep cycling Hupcoming election: Citizens are seeking be someone on the commission who can look at through. fundamental, progressive change to a these issues realistically and say. “This is not the system filled with leaders that seem out of best thing to do right now, this is not a good This also brings to mind touch, that seem to be from another class. project for the county.” We need to invest in ideas for providing

But an immutable voice is rising out of our local communities; take what we already solutions for the PHOTO COURTESY OF CANDIDATE neighborhoods, cities, counties and have and revitalize those things, use the chronically homeless. The congressional districts as the election draws resources we already have to strengthen two issues often go hand near. The candidates who have assembled communities. in hand. Combined, they represent a plurality of points of view. sometimes create crime. In the best cases—and there are many more What’s your background? How do we get on top of best cases than bad—candidates running for I am a mental health therapist in private that consequential office this year represent a wish for practice. I have experience dealing with problem? Charlene Pyskoty, candidate for Bernalillo County Commission sustainability in a world where the the chaos community mental health issues as well as in The tiny homes issue, which District 5 level has risen immeasurably since November small business matters. I’m from a law by the way was originally enforcement family. I have additional master’s part of the Bernalillo County Mental Health 2016. Local progressives plan to find solutions I actually went to the special meeting where degrees in public health and in sociology. I Initiative, needs a solution. I know it’s a huge to the core problems affecting our city, county Steven Michael Quezada voted against putting really like to do my homework; I love to do issue with people who are homeless, but also and ultimately, our nation. the measure on the ballot. I made a series of research. with homeowners who don’t want tiny homes public comments about that. Basically, I believe They really believe that can turn things near them. It’s a “not in my backyard” that the people of Albuquerque have the right around; they are using their formidable mental, What are your priorities as a candidate? mentality. What I’d like to say to those people to vote on this matter. He voted for the issue as emotional and spiritual energy to make the blue My top priorities are to straighten out our is that I understand the stress of having a tiny if it were only a procedural matter, but I think wave memorable and imminently effective. mental health and behavioral health systems, to home village in your neighborhood, that one the people of the city should have their say in They said that the 2008 elections were about really help create a cost-effective, integrated would have a lot of concerns about that an election that had already been scheduled. hope. The real hope is in 2018. system for behavioral health. We don’t have settlement. But I would encourage people in Now they have to have a special election, an Among the local races that are sure to shape that really, though the county has been working those neighborhoods where homelessness is expensive matter, so I wonder what the point of the way Burqueños and their neighbors on the issue through the Bernalillo County problematic to get involved. They need to find voting no really was; that’s really frustrating. throughout Bernalillo County live their lives in Behavioral Health Initiative. Creating an out what’s going on, have their voice be heard. the rest of the 21st century is the contest for integrative behavioral health system for the This issue is not one that just came up More generally, you’re caucusing with local District 5 County Commission. county, one that works in tandem with with the overnight. City and county officials have been Democrats and were at an event with The eyes of many a progressive candidate criminal justice system, is very important to me. holding meetings about the tiny homes issue for Mayor Keller this weekend, previewing the have come to bear on problems like poverty, Right now, our prison system is the largest a couple of years. Citizen involvement is an coming “Blue Wave.” Any comment on education and the economy. Subsequently, the provider of mental health care services, that’s essential part of solving these sorts of issues. It’s that? solutions that can right the ship and take us all not right. frustrating because I feel like the county could I think this is an election like no other because back to a respectable republic focused on have done a better job of marketing their the candidates are so different. I find it so improving the lives of the citizens it serves are How will providing significantly better and successes—and their challenges—to the public. humbling to be part of this movement at this on the minds and in the hearts of the more effective mental health services If I’m elected to the County Commission I want time. For a lot of us, we’re first-time candidates. part of what I do to be communicating and Democrats. impact Bernalillo County? Intellectuals, people who have been giving to getting the community involved on issues we all In District 5—a seat once held by That’s what I am looking into. From a public their community in a variety of substantive have to confront. And communication is so Republican Trump-backer and State Auditor health perspective, one looks at the entire ways, are stepping forward. We’re not part of important; if you are against something, express Wayne Johnson, but turned over to an system, how different aspects of the system are any political swamp, far from it. We’re people working together and what is not working. that, but also propose solutions. Citizens should appointee of La Tejana once Johnson who have been successful in our own careers, in Trying to prevent problems from developing give us all something to work with. ascended—Charlene Pyskoty, a thoughtful, our own lives. We want to do more for our upstream is crucial. So, if we focus on basic community, at a larger level. focused and informed Jungian therapist, who programs, identifying people at risk, that is a Besides some of the issues we’ve been wears her peers’ and potential constituents’ good start. There is a lot of discussion now discussing, what are some of the other What’s important to you now, as a hearts on her sleeve, is seeking the position. about early childhood adverse experiences that local problems of which you are aware? candidate and as a citizen? Weekly Alibi sat down with Pyskoty to lead to trauma, that lead to problems like Water is a huge issue. We should proceed with That’s a huge question. What’s been important discuss the world, its politics as they relate to homelessness and drug addiction later in life. any kind of further urban development with to me as a candidate is to be positive, Bernalillo County and why the Bernalillo The county has begun to address this core issue; great caution. In the mountains, wells are going progressive, to look for real solutions. I don’t County Commission is an important forum for their providers are working with kids who have dry. We need to be really careful about growth want to get stuck, complaining about what progressive change, now. been identified as having risk factors for on the Westside too. We need to use less water; happened in the past. The wealth of our childhood trauma. I believe in continuing to more golf courses and housing developments are community is not locked away in a portfolio. It Weekly Alibi: Why is this election so work on that end of things. At every point not a solution for that part of the county. Also, is in our people. I hope that citizens look at important, both to Bernalillo County and to along the line, we should identify individuals we need to take care of the water we do have themselves, look at their neighbors. We can the nation? who need help and provide them options for access to, which means, like I mentioned make this happen. We can turn our entire state Charlene Pyskoty: I think it’s important on so treatment instead of incarceration. This is the earlier, no fracking! and nation around. It really starts with the local many levels. There are fracking issues in problem with the issue that citizens refer to as races. If we all get out there, believing that, and Sandoval County that I am sure will make their “catch and release.” If an individual enters the How did you feel about the democracy vote, we will make Albuquerque and Bernalillo way down to Bernalillo County. We need a criminal justice system with a history of mental dollars debacle—which went down in County better. One person at a time, one vote voice on the County Commission, a voice that illness or substance abuse, they get stabilized flames—due to a vote by the County at a time. We will lift everybody up. a will say no to fracking in the Albuquerque while incarcerated, but then they are put right Commission?

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29 HAVE YOU MET TED? GIMME SHELTER TEDxABQ, that is? You know the concept— you’ve probably even watched the YouTube videos and then retreated to your bedroom to practice power poses or study your third language. But have you tapped into all of the local genius via this Albuquerque- centric event? Get in on the brilliance and learn from your fellow Burqueñas and Burqueños at TEDxABQ, an ongoing series of events that is looking to the next chapter on Friday, Sept. 28 at 6pm and Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1pm, titled “Imagining Albuquerque,” held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Valle de Oro—Albuquerque’s own urban National Wildlife Refuge—is inviting the community to voice their own unique ideas, concerns Tickets for this knowledge exchange start and visions for the South Valley dairy farm-turned-urban-sanctuary during Build Your Refuge Day. During several hours on the at $25. Find all the details at nhccnm.org. morning and afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 29 (to be precise, 10am to 2pm), all are welcome to help build trails, share ideas for the NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 design of the visitor center and contribute their wisdom as to what kind of interpretation programs the Refuge should provide. Not only FOURTH STREET SW, 5 TO 6PM alibi.com/v/5y91. do folks of all-ages get to connect with the place and the staff there, but free agua frescas and food trucks are on-hand at this (Maggie Grimason) a wonderful and free event. VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 7851 SECOND STREET SW, 10AM TO 2PM alibi.com/v/5y4h. (Maggie Grimason) a

BLUES, MORE BLUES AND THEN SOME MORE BLUES The Land of Enchantment Blues Festival, cosponsored this year by usual suspects the New Mexico Jazz Workshop and new comers UltraHealth, happens on Saturday, Sept. 29 from noon to 6:30pm and Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 6:30pm at Loretto Park in Bernalillo, N.M. This singular digression into the blues, once held up in Madrid, moved to the more arcadian location northwest of Burque and along the river a couple of years ago, where it has been successfully growing, spouting cyan, cobalt and Prussian blue vibes ever since. This year's two-day festival features performances by both local and national acts of renown, including John Németh, Mem Shannon, The Blues Revue Band, Billy D & the HooDoos, Joanna Conner, Hillary Smith's Chill House, The Plateros and, get this, a two hour New Mexico all-star blues jam! A two-day pass to this all-ages festival costs between $30 and $40; one day admission ranges from $15 to $20. Get blue and believe in the power, brothers and sisters; this fest is the most for folks with such groovy inclinations, dig? LORETTO PARK 243 S CAMINO DEL PUEBLO, NOON TO 6:30PM alibi.com/v/5yrc. (August March) a COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

WONDERWALL MUSIC Georgie one, the dude who played lead guitar for some ancient rock band called The Beatles, knew the above statement to be true. And millions of years later, even as humanity explores the cloud caves of Saturn, it's still apparent. The music made on the subcontinent, unbound from the melodic and rhythmic conventions of the West continues to be surprising and engaging for a wide variety of futuristic audiences. At 7:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the African American Performing Arts Center, vocalist Kaushiki Chakrborty peforms some of the work that has helped define her as one of the best Hindustani vocalists of her generation. According to those producing the concert, Chakrborty performs “the traditional modern genre of classical singing (khyals), as well as ‘semi-classical’ or ‘light classical’ style (thumris), her versatility has enabled her to be part of several projects outside the traditional space of Hindustani music. She also performs contemporary forms of Indian pop music. In addition to Charaborty, the ensemble playing features Kedar Naphade on harmonium, Ojas Adhiya on tabla and Meghodeepa Gangopadhyay on tanpura. Admission to this world of music costs between $20 and $25 and all-ages are welcome to a kind of music Harrison once described as a “wonderwall.” AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 310 SAN PEDRO DR NE, 7:30 TO 9:30PM alibi.com/v/5yx9. (August March) a COURTESY OF THE ARTIST SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 REEFER IN REALITY The biggest thorns in the paw of medical cannabis are the lack of RAGIN' LIKE THE PAGANS research available on the subject and the vast amount of It's fall again and time for the 18th Annual Pagan Pride Day misinformation bandied about by Festival. Through education, activism, charity and community a both its friends and foes. Using a better understanding of Paganism can be part of the higher National Academy of Sciences report consciousness. For the price of a canned food item, bag of rice or as a starting point, Ben Daitz and sack of beans you can enjoy a day filled with activities and Ned Judge present The Medicine in entertainment at beautiful Bataan Park at Lomas and Carlisle. The Marijuana, a documentary that tells food donations given help to feed families across Albuquerque. All the stories of cannabis patients food collected is donated to the First Unitarian Church food pantry. and practitioners. For one time only, The day's activities include vendors, kids' corner, artisan gallery, meet the cast and crew in person at workshops, live entertainment and more. Come out to see special the Guild Cinema, this Saturday, musical guest star, Wendy Rule. Pagan Pride day takes place on Sept. 29, at 1pm for a showing of Sunday, Sept. 30 from 9am to 5pm. This is an all-day event so bring the film and Q&A. Tickets are $7 at a picnic basket, but if that isn't enough to satiate the hunger, check the door. GUILD CINEMA 3405 CENTRAL out local food trucks, with vegan and vegetarian options provided by AVE NE, 1PM alibi.com/v/619k. (Joshua Street Food Institute. BATAAN PARK 748 TULANE DR. NE, 9AM TO 5PM Lee) a alibi.com/v/619i. (Ramona Beezus) a

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Learn where and how alibi.com/v/5xhz. teas are grown and the variety of processing methods. 3207 Silver Ave. SE. $20. 10am-noon. ALL-AGES! 255-0522. LEARN alibi.com/v/5zwi.. RANDALL FORT 5th International Conference on Histopathology MAXWELL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY How America Got and Cytopathology. Medical professionals gather on a single Its Guns: A History of the Gun Violence Crisis. Author Williams platform and present their work, encourage and explore the Briggs presents a lecture and book signing followed by a recep- best referred cases to infer and strategize novel methodologies tion for Gun Violence: A Brief Cultural History. 500 Redondo in treatment and therapy. 9716 Admiral Emerson Ave, NE. NW. 1-3pm. ALL-AGES! 277-1553. alibi.com/v/5yn3. $499. 21+. (203) 318-2512. alibi.com/v/5vkl. WELLNESS/FITNESS MAPLE STREET DANCE SPACE Embodied Creativity and FRIDAY SEPT 28 Improvisation. 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Compiled by Ashli Mayo. Submit your events at alibi.com/events. SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [11] ART PREVIEW ARTS | CULTURE SHOCK BY MAGGIE GRIMASON Intersections of Art and Activism The Inside Scoop Artist Chemi Rosado-Seijo in conversation with journalist Juan D. AP photo editor and Pulitizer juror visits ABQ González BY MAGGIE GRIMASON vital issues both contemporary and from the past. During his tenure at AP, Buell covered stories

from more than 35 countries, and under his lead AP PHOTO 'll beat you to the punch here,” Hal Buell as editor, AP staff was awarded 12 Pulitzers. He is “Isaid over the telephone line, our also the author of numerous books, including connection between New York City, where Moments: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographs Buell is currently based and Albuquerque, where and has served on the jury that selects winning I was, had a touch of static that underscored the photos for the award. classic newsman gravel in Buell's voice. As “I think photography can be an art,” Buell promised, he got to the punch—“News said, “but I'm not interested in photography as an COURTESY OF CHEMI ROSADO-SEIJO photography is not an art.” It's not an art, Buell art; I just don't care.” What has long-interested continued, because photojournalism, when done Buell, is the story in both its complexity and its right, has to be underpinned by a different code authenticity, so much so, that he had it in his of ethics, “a journalist is restricted not to telling mind to become a reporter when he was younger. his or her story, but telling the story.” Buell has But, formal coursework in photography and two spent most of his life culling authentic stories years as an army photographer set him on a from rolls of film. For 40 years he worked at The different path. “I was not the kind of writer I had El Cerro, in Puerto Rico, an ongoing project Associated Press, 25 of which he headed up the dreamed of becoming, that's the best way to put of Chemi Rosado-Seijo it,” he explained. “I felt like my inherent photo department. In that time many iconic talents—as opposed to my learned talents—were photos landed on his desk before entering our Longtime AP photo editor and two-time juror on For many years Puerto Rican artist Chemi for photography and image-making.” In the late Rosado-Seijo has worked in the mountains of collective memory, including, for example, Nick the Pulitizer Prize committee for photography, Naranjito with the local community on an ’50s and early ’60s Buell saw an opportunity to Hal Buell will visit Albuquerque Sept. 27 Ut's capture of a girl running from her home near carve out a career in that arena as journalistic expansive art project. It has been effectively a Trang Bang after a South Vietnamese plane collaboration between Rosado-Seijo, the photography was becoming increasingly O.J. Simpson's mugshot before running it on the residents of El Cerro and the landscape as the accidentally dropped napalm on its own troops emphasized by publications like Life and cover in 1994 as an example, “it was said to be people have transformed their houses by and civilians in 1972 (sometimes simply called newspapers across the globe. racist, and it was definitely terrible and painting them different shades of green and “Napalm Girl”). This is one of a handful of The talents of a good photo editor, Buell prejudicial.” participated in a series of creative workshop images that have become epochal and that examine relationships to the physical described as “more instinctive than planned,” The media's—and consumers of the place, as well as themes of belonging and enduring—it is also one of the exemplary photos adding, “that might get me in trouble,”—an media’s—problems are even more far-reaching collective identity. honored with the Pulitizer Prize. aside he tagged on to a few of his strong opinions than just that, however. Publications are folding Juan D. González is a powerhouse in the On Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6pm, Buell will on what he described as the “craft” as opposed to or scaling down. While the internet “gobbles up field of journalism, also hailing from Puerto share his vast knowledge of photojournalism and the “art” of news photography. “You can't be photos at a voracious rate,” as Buell put it, they Rico. Many of us are familiar with his voice as it its role in shaping our understanding of history— educated formally in visual literacy, you have to can't pay professionals reasonably. And “our streams over the late afternoon airwaves on even as it unfolds—in a free talk at the KiMo Democracy Now!, which he co-hosts, or have pick it up as you go along,” he elaborated on the world that we've built over the last two centuries read thousands of his words during his long Theatre (423 Central Ave. NW) called expertise necessary to fill the position. “The has been greatly dependent on a free and healthy tenure as a reporter for the New York Daily “Shooting the Pulitizer.” The event is sponsored proper visual isn't always the best visual—it's the media.” Increasingly, Buell sees “a growing crisis News. His investigative pieces have been by the New Mexico Humanities Council and one that tells the story accurately and directly because it seems to me that the ends of the extremely influential across the nation and puts Buell in conversation with Tony and Emmy and simply.” That commitment to the story—the spectrum are becoming more accessible and have won him a great deal of admiration as well award-winning writer, director and producer story, the accurate one as best as journalism can common than the middle of the spectrum,” as formal accolades like the George Polk Cyma Rubin. Buell is uniquely positioned to Award. tell it—is inherent as Buell described his career, meaning straight, or balanced journalism is rarer. On Friday, Sept. 28 these two brilliant explore the stories of Pulitizer-winning and it is an idea he returned to often. “Being an “I think that's really heavy stuff,” he said, “very individuals working in different fields—yet photography and the ways in which editor,” he summarized, “I felt I could do more for heavy stuff.” fields that very much speak to one another— photojournalism informs our understanding of telling stories.” Buell said that he intends to tell audiences in will be in conversation thanks to a program Telling these stories through imagery is a Albuquerque not just about the nuance of hosted by 516 ARTS and supported by the difficult job requiring both technical ability, photojournalism, or the beauty that the Pulitizer Lannan Foundation. Held in conjunction with 516's exhibition, Puerto Rico: Defying artistic insight, effort and serendipity. “Frankly, it Prize has honored in the past decades, but the Darkness, González and Rosado-Seijo will AP PHOTO is tough,” Buell said. “It's physical. You have to limitations of media, too. In news photography, discuss a variety of topics that are currently be there at that time to get the picture. “it is sometimes hard to grasp the context in shaping the figurative and literal landscape of Sometimes it's just a fluke, but most of the time which an individual picture appears,” for Puerto Rico. These topics are set to include the it’s not. Most times it is a result of preparation example. Moreover, Buell emphasized, “that you, continued effects of Hurricane Maria, the debt and editing, [and when] some photographer the audience, the individuals, bear a crisis, a history of colonialism and resilience and unique power of the island's artists and intersects the historic moment and a picture responsibility to know who your information activists. comes about that lasts forever.” But that process providers are. You have to find something This event, held at the KiMo Theatre (423 is a selective one, where decisions are made on balanced and truly informative. If you just listen Central Ave. NW) offers up a portion of its the fly—where to be, what lens to use, to and read things that agree with you, you're proceeds to benefit the UNIDOS Disaster scrutinizing the scene before you, and “then you missing part of the story, part of the context.” As Relief & Recovery Program in Puerto Rico. The apply the proper technology to capture what's ever, the story in fullness, is at the forefront of conversation, which begins at 7:30pm, will be followed by a reception and a book signing. important.” Buell's mind. General admission tickets are $12, and a host of Buell sees a danger when that selectivity There are two opportunities to connect with details can be found on 516 ARTS' website, becomes personal selectivity and not Buell in Albuquerque. In addition to the 516arts.org. professional. He pointed to the rise of citizen conversation at the KiMo on Sept. 27, Buell will This evening offers a unique opportunity to photography as tenuous—“there's no ethical “That is what we call an icon. That is what also deliver a talk at UNM's George Pearl Hall listen in on a conversation between two control,” he explained. The manipulation of on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 6:30 to 8pm. Full brilliant minds who are interpreting and shaping lasts forever,” Hal Buell said of Pulitizer Prize- our understandings of complex issues, and how winning photographs, like this famous image by photographs on scales both micro and far- details on both events can be found on the New Joe Rosenthal of the American flag being reaching is another issue. He described, for Mexico Humanities Council's webpage at these can be explored through many channels. raised at Iwo Jima. Get your tickets online or at the door. a example the way Time magazine tampered with nmhum.org. a

[12] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [13] ARTS | INTERVIEW By Many Means The depth and power of Linqua Franqa BY MAGGIE GRIMASON two q's to differentiate myself. I want my music to be a lingua franca, but it's also my music. eorgia's Mariah Parker, AKA Linqua GFranqa is a powerhouse. You could Do you think of yourself first and describe her work through many foremost as a writer or a musician? channels—she is a hip-hop artist, a poet, a To this day I think of myself more as a writer writer, a linguist (holding a master’s, currently than anything else. Put me in working on a PhD) and a the room with [performance legislator as the Athens- series] Apartment Sessions or in Clarke County District 2 the studio with Joel Hatstat and County Commissioner (she I'm pretty instantly slump- was sworn in not on the Quran shouldered, profusely apologizing or Bible, but a copy of The that I can't make a song work, Autobiography of Malcolm X). that I can't really sing, that I Her convictions are powerful, don't really know what I'm and translate to her work in trying to make happen sonically each and every field. 'cause I'm not really a musician. On Saturday, Sept. 29 she brings her wisdom, energy and How does your study of words to The Tannex (1417 linguistics inform your music? Fourth Street SW) at 7:45pm I think having studied the stress supported by a troupe of patterns of English—that we talented locals ($10). Ahead preSENT a PRESent, obJECT to of that event, she exchanged a OBjects, perMIT a PERmit—as few e-mails with us. well as the combinability of affixes—how to turn horizon into horizontal Alibi: Have you always been a creative? into horizontality—as well as sociophonetics. Do you have any distinct first memories of For example, that a lot of times black folks discovering the joy of creation? collapse the distinction between aye and ah in Linqua Franqa: I have written and wanted to our pronunciation, which enables us to rhyme be a writer for as long as I can remember. I rhymin with ramen—I think studying all this wrote poems, stories, plays, played for me has been like practicing scales and journalist—you name it, I was running around arpeggios on the piano. Once you control the writing it or writing about it from the moment basics, it's crazy what you can do with them. I learned to write. It's not a memory of the joy of creation so much as a memory of You were sworn in as commissioner on a discovering the power of language and the copy of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. beginning of my relationship with it. But my Are there other texts that have been mom would take me to Barnes & Noble just foundational for your life and work? to run around and look at the books as a kid, The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, Aesop Rock's and I vividly recall getting so overwhelmed by Skelethon, Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, the possibilities of language by browsing all Angela Davis' Are Prisons Obsolete?, A Series the different kinds of information and the of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. infinite ways of presenting it—that I'd become nauseous and dizzy and upset and sit, Do you see your work as commissioner staring in catatonic wonderment for the and as an artist as different means to the whole drive home and sometimes for what felt same end? Or do they function differently like hours afterward. in your life? It's all to the same end. Performance is more Why did you choose the name Linqua transgressive—just purely to poke holes in the Franqa? system as it is—while politics is more A lingua franca is a language used to hegemonic—deliberately and thoughtfully communicate across cultural boundaries. and strategically trying to break down that English is a lingua franca, thanks to system entirely and put something new and imperialism and the internet. I think hip-hop better in its place—but it's all to the same is a lingua franca, too—and I hope my end. particular brand of hip-hop [can] be a lingua franca of a different kind, communicating What is your highest aspiration for what across worlds of music to also reach the indie someone might walk away from one of pop sad kids and white liberal resistance your shows experiencing? moms and the like. Lingua franca also means The anger you feel about all that constricts “frank language” or “frank tongue” in Spanish you—be it racial or gender microaggression, and Portuguese. Given the ubiquity of the police violence in the news, your shitty job, phrase in linguistics, anthropology and various your access to healthcare—that anger is power romance languages, I also wanted to adopt the and the world needs you to channel it. a

[14] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 CALENDAR | ARTS & LIT ARTS & LIT SATURDAY SEPT 29 WORDS ERNIE PYLE LIBRARY Author Talk: Donald Robert Charles Quine. CALENDAR The author signs his book and discusses his latest effort The Dream Virgin. 900 Girard SE. 2-3pm. ALL-AGES! 256-2065. THURSDAY SEPT 27 alibi.com/v/5zmq. ART ART KIMO THEATRE Shooting the Pulitzer. A visual presentation on KESHET CENTER FOR THE ARTS Mural Fest Midtown Block Party. the Pulitzer’s awards to news photography. Famous Pulitzer pictures Help paint the mural, enjoy live music from the Real Matt Jones from World War II to the present are highlighted. 423 Central Ave and grab a bite to eat. 4121 Cutler Ave NE. 3-6pm. NW. 6-8pm. 13+. 633-7374. alibi.com/v/5zz4. alibi.com/v/60sv. UNM ART ANNEX UNM Graduate Art Open Studios. Meet the OT CIRCUS GALLERY MuralFest and Art Market. See Fresco artists and see what they’re working on during the fall open studio Exchange, a collective exhibition featuring Colombian visual event. 1901 Central Ave. NE. 6-9pm. ALL-AGES! artists and muralists as well as a bevy of local artists, crafters alibi.com/v/60s5. and makers of awesome handmade goods. 709 Central Ave NW. SONG & DANCE 10am. ALL-AGES! (678) 923-2755. alibi.com/v/60rz. NORTH FOURTH THEATER AND ARTS CENTER Shift Dance Festival STAGE 2018. Enjoy beautiful choreography from this year's guest artists. DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE Always, Patsy Cline. 6921 4904 Fourth Street NW. $15-$50. 8-9:30pm. ALL-AGES! Montgomery Blvd NE. $55-$150. 7:30pm. ALL-AGES! See 9/28 alibi.com/v/5zct. listing. FILM NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Atacama: A World NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER ¡Globalquerque! Premiere. 1701 Fourth Street SW. $17-$20. 18+. See 9/28 International Cinema Series: Treeless Mountain/Namueopneun listing. San. N.M.’s 14th Celebration of World Music and Culture returns with films from countries whose artists are represented in this STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo WERK! Dine and Drag year’s festival. 1701 Fourth Street SW. 7pm. ALL-AGES! 724-4771. featuring Dixie Longate. Have dinner, drinks, dessert and see alibi.com/v/605u. some hellacious drag. 54 Jemez Dam. 7pm. 21+. 867-0000. alibi.com/v/5zq2. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY The Great American Read: The Joy Luck Club. Explore the power of books through the lens of UNM'S EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE, Center for the Arts Under America’s 100 best-loved novels as voted by the public as one Milk Wood. 203 Cornell Dr NE. $10-$15. 7:30pm. See 9/28 of these novels are highlighted with a book discussion and film listing. showing. 423 Central Ave NE. 5-7pm. ALL-AGES! 848-1376. SONG & DANCE alibi.com/v/5xbp. CFA DOWNTOWN Studio Concert. Tatsuya Nakatani on percussion and Mark Weaver on tuba, presenting a night of music. 113 FRIDAY SEPT 28 Fourth Street NW. 7:30-8:30pm. ALL-AGES! (518) 944-9245. alibi.com/v/6014. ART AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Expo NM NORTH FOURTH THEATER AND ARTS CENTER Shift Dance Festival Take My Picture: A Photo Archive of Black Men in Chicago. Hakim 2018. 4904 Fourth Street NW. $15-$50. 8-9:30pm. ALL-AGES! Bellamy performs and photographer Patric McCoy speaks on the See 9/27 listing. exhibition. 310 San Pedro Dr NE. 7-9pm. 222-0778. alibi.com/v/60st. SUNDAY SEPT 30 CFA DOWNTOWN Passages, Pauses and Pulses: An ArtStreet ROBINSON PARK OFFCenter’s 16th Annual Folk Art Festival. Exhibition. This exhibition uses arches and gateways as a metaphor Make art all day in the art-making tent, participate in the giant for personal reflection, transformation, and journey led by artist puppet parade, local art, live music, magic, fortune telling, local in residence Helen Atkins. 113 Fourth Street NW. 5-7pm. food truck vendors and so much more. 810 Copper Ave NW. ALL-AGES! alibi.com/v/60i2. 10am-4pm. 247-1172. alibi.com/v/5zzr. STAGE WORDS DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE Always, Patsy Cline. Starring Sally PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE Ana Pacheco Signing. The author, who Struthers, the play based on a true story pays tribute to the was the historian for the city of Santa Fe from 2015 to 2017, legendary country singer and her friendship to the devoted talks about and signs her non-fiction effort Pueblos of New Houston fan Louise Seger. Featuring Cline's greatest hits. 6921 Mexico. 5850 Eubank Blvd NE. 3-4:30pm. ALL-AGES! 294-2026. Montgomery Blvd NE. $55-$150. 7:30pm. ALL-AGES! 563-0316. alibi.com/v/5zem. alibi.com/v/5zb9. STAGE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Atacama: A World NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Atacama: A World Premiere. Augusto Federico Amador’s play about a man and a Premiere. 1701 Fourth Street SW. $17-$20. 18+. See 9/28 woman who meet in the Chilean desert while searching for bone listing. fragments of loved ones and find a deep and unsettling connec- tion. 1701 Fourth Street SW. $17-$20. 18+. 724-4771. SONG & DANCE alibi.com/v/6064. NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER New Mexico Philharmonic: Bountiful Bach. Roberto Minczuk as music director UNM'S EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE, Center for the Arts Under and Hannah Stephens as soprano plus the NM Philharmonic Milk Wood . Main stage production season opens with one of present an afternoon performing some of Bach's most famous Dylan Thomas’ most well-known and highly acclaimed works. pieces. 1701 Fourth Street SW. $24-$68. 3pm. 724-4771. 2pm. ALL-AGES! alibi.com/v/606l. Also, 203 Cornell Dr NE. alibi.com/v/60un. $10-$15. 7:30pm. See previous listing. SONG & DANCE TUESDAY OCT 2 HIGH DESERT YOGA Sangam: A Confluence of World Music. A mesmerizing performance of masterful renditions of music from SONG & DANCE India, Pakistan, Turkey, Ireland and the US, celebrating unity in SOUTH VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY AMP Concert: Two Odd diversity. 4600 Copper NE. $20. 6:30-8:30pm. ALL-AGES! Butterflies. The Albuquerque-based duo fuses their old world 232-9642. alibi.com/v/5y1y. influences into a singular sound drawing from Turley, India, the Middle-East, jazz, the Balkans, folk and more. 3904 Isleta Blvd VSA NORTH 4TH ART CENTER In the Ether and SHIFT Dance SW. Noon-1pm. ALL-AGES! 256-2065. alibi.com/v/5zlq. Festival. A transmedia performance that actively integrates live- streaming video and performance, posing questions about the TRACTOR BREWING WELLS PARK Kamikaze Karaoke. 1800 relationship with technologies and the way they distort identity Fourth Street NW. 8-11:30pm. 21+. 243-6752. alibi.com/v/5zja. in our culture. 4904 Fourth Street NW. $15–$20. 8pm. ALL-AGES! 216-6828. alibi.com/v/5yrb. WEDNESDAY OCT 3 LEARN SONG & DANCE KIMO THEATRE Journalists Juan D. Gonzalez and Chemi Rosado- POPEJOY HALL Albuquerque Concert Band and the UNM Seijo. A conversation about topics affecting Puerto Rico including Symphonic Band. The first time in a joint concert but performing the legacy of colonialism, the debt crisis and the challenges of independent programs for a special evening of live music. 203 recovery in the aftermath of hurricane Maria. 423 Central Ave Cornell Dr NE. $5-$10. 7:30-9:30pm. ALL-AGES! 925-5858. NW. 7-9pm. 768-3544. alibi.com/v/5zot. alibi.com/v/60bc.

Compiled by Ashli Mayo. Submit your events at alibi.com/events. SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [15] WEEKLY SPECIALS FOOD | RESTAURANT REVIEW BY SAMANTHA CARRILLO

Re-Entry Burn Sweet Talk High desert summer has officially ended but that doesn’t mean road trip season is over. This weekend might be an ideal time for you Fighting the urges at Thai Spice and your crew to cruise down to Roswell for out-of-this-world chile and cheese smothered festival fun. The 2018 Chile Cheese Festival convenes on the Chaves County Courthouse Lawn on Friday, Sept. 28 at noon. The annual fest boasts local produce and fresh-roasted chile, vendors of crafts and collectibles—such as those iconic red chile ristras—live entertainment by Nosotros, The Tylor Brandon Band, an ice cream eating contest and more. The chile cheese fest fun ends at 10pm on Saturday, Sept. 29. Visit bit.ly/ChileCheese2018 for more info

Feast on Tradition Taos Pueblo invites interested members of the public to their annual San Geronimo Day feast on Sunday, Sept. 30 starting at sunrise. Avail yourself of the truly unique cultural opportunity to visit the only living Native American community that has been designated both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national historic landmark. The feast celebrates the Puebloan patron saint Pad Thai with chicken Fried bananas PHOTOS BY ERIC WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY and melds ancient cultural traditions with the Catholic faith. All photography (whether BY JOSHUA LEE nothing. artistic, commercial, documentary or Thai Spice Some time near the last dumpling, I caught educational) requires approval, and taking another spoonful of the good stuff and leaned photos of tribal members is prohibited without 7441 Paseo Del Norte NE here's an idea floating around in the ether back. My eyes traced the path of a fat goldfish prior permission. Learn more about Taos 503-1521 these days that sugar cravings can be blamed swimming lazily across the length of a fish tank Pueblo and their feast day at taospueblo.com. T Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm, on the fungus-like organism Candida near the front door. Sun noon-8pm albicans. Candida is a species of yeast that lives Our server quietly materialized with our in each of our guts. It's so prevalent that doctors Alibi recommends: Pad priew wan with shrimp Vibe: A quick bite for the hipster dinner, which was an artfully presented series of A Farewell Bite apparently measure responses to Candida to test The Albuquerque Journal reports that storied plates packed with colorful food. My drunken eatery Santa Fe Bite (311 Old Santa Fe Trail) a person's immune system. noodle was a beautiful pile of lightly-oiled flat will serve their beloved green chile- Some holistic practitioners have been telling noodles and chicken accompanied by cheeseburgers until the restaurant closes its their clients that an “overgrowth” of Candida sick relationship with plum sauce, and I was mushrooms, bell pepper, onions and topped with doors for good on Friday, Oct. 26. Calling its will cause fatigue, “brain fog,” headaches and planning to avoid it. The yeasties had already sweet Thai basil. The whole thing lounged over present location home since 2013, Santa Fe yeast infections. A common narrative will say seen it, though (maybe they've deployed some a bed of hidden lettuce. I slurped up a noodle Bite—previously known as Bobcat Bite— that Candida feeds on sugar and is literally reserve troops to my eyeballs), and my mouth and met a wonderfully complex flavor spectrum occupied an Old Vegas Highway roadhouse driving your body's sweet tooth. watered a bit. for a dozen years before that. The Food that was slightly imbalanced in favor of the So far there's little to no evidence of “yeast We went ahead and ordered. My wife asked sweet side. Network favorite announced its imminent for a plate of pad priew wan ($10.95). I just went closure via a Facebook post citing both syndrome” (as it's sometimes called) found in Generally, I'd consider this a bad thing—a personal and logistical issues, including failing any clinical studies, but I still like to pretend with an old standard. “Do you guys have drunk sign of what a friend of mine once called “soccer to reach a “mutually beneficial” agreement that my constant desire to kneel at the foot of noodles?” I asked. “Drunken noodle ($9.95), mom Thai”—but the Candida must have been with a new landlord. There are no plans to my sugary master is not actually my fault—it's yes,” she answered. driving me like a Challenger, because I was reopen Santa Fe Bite in a new location but those little bugs crawling around in my Every Thai restaurant that makes their plum almost perfectly pleased with it. The only thing I co-owner John Eckre revealed that they may intestines. sauce in-house will have their own unique was down about was the spiciness. I'm known far be open to selling the business’ name and recipe, and I haven't met a single one I didn't recipes. I was thinking about them as I eyeballed the and wide as a total wimp when it comes to Thai dessert menu at Thai Spice. The chocolate chip like. I grabbed a spoon and deftly scooped some chili, and I was prepared to become a sobbing, fried bananas and ice cream ($5.95) were calling up like soup. Was pretty sure no one had seen, steaming mess by the end of dinner. But this Mmm, Mmm, Good! to me—or rather, to the critters in my guts. but my wife's eyebrow raised. “Did you just—” dish had close to zero kick. Mind you, I could They were then projecting some sort of “You plug that dirty mouth with a dumpling,” The Good Food Media Network, which have specified the level of heat I was looking for, telepathic signal up my winding insides and into I said, pushing the plate at her. The hordes of but I didn't and assumed I'd get something in recognizes achievements in ethical sourcing of sugar addicts in my tummy were whooping it up ingredients, published its list of 2018 Good my brain, instructing me to order it before I'd the “medium” range. Maybe our server had seen Food 100 Restaurants last week. Two New even looked at the appetizers. The insidious just then. The plum sauce was like a tart candy. a weakness in my eyes I wasn't aware of and Mexico restaurants made Good Food’s list, bastards. It fired up all the pleasure centers in my brain at decided to make the call for me. Lesson: Always and both of them call the Albuquerque area I pushed the menu away for a moment and once like the Fourth of July. specify chili level. home. Campo (4803 Rio Grande Blvd., NW) looked around. Thai Spice is one of those hip, I grabbed one of the dumplings and nibbled After trying a bit of every component on my at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm open eateries with a window for a wall and a at a corner without dipping it, “For journalistic features executive chef Jonathan Perno’s plate, I traded with my wife. The pad priew wan view of the kitchen. The dining room was integrity,” I said. It was perfectly golden and is a common enough sweet and sour Thai dish inspired field-to-fork menu of “Rio Grande crispy, filled with a tender savory mix of chicken Valley cuisine” in a casual fine-dining sedately sleek and modern in cool grays and that features pineapple, cucumber and celery. atmosphere. In East Downtown, The Grove pristine chromes. The liveliness of the space and vegetables. The deep fried treat was This one sat in a delicious sweet broth that went Cafe & Market (600 Central Ave. SE) serves nicely counteracted the austerity of the palette surprisingly light and airy. It was so impressive perfectly with shrimp. The vegetables were co-owner Jason Greene’s breakfast and lunch choice, making it feel welcoming, but not on its own that it really didn't need anything heavy with sugary potency. The mix of textures menu of healthy, relaxed American cuisine exactly a hangout spot. else. Nevertheless, I dunked the remainder deep and flavors was thoroughly exciting. made with locally grown, organic ingredients. A plate of fried dumplings ($7.95) arrived at into the sauce ramekin and held it there until it To learn more, visit At that point the fried bananas showed up. our table. My wife had secretly ordered them stopped kicking. My wife watched me over her I'd ordered them while my wife was washing her goodfood100restaurants.org. a own dumpling. We made eye contact and said while I was washing my hands. I have a kind of hands. They were a vision. “Sue me,” I said. a

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Educational Film Blaze No Small Matter is a feature documentary exploring “the most overlooked, Musical biopic sings a sad, romantic song underestimated and powerful force for social justice in America today”—early childhood education. Emotional, humorous and inspiring, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of our first five years of preschool education. Among the teachers interviewed in the film is Rio Rancho High School alumnus Rachel Giannini. The Thornburg Foundation and the Early Childhood Mentor Network will screen the film Thursday, Sept. 27 starting at 6pm at CNM Main Campus’ Smith Brasher Hall Auditorium (located on the southwest corner of University and Coal Ave.) A panel discussion will follow. Admission is free. To guarantee a seat, check in at eventbrite.com. Read/Watch The Great American Read continues Thursday, Sept. 27 at Albuquerque’s Special Collections Library (423 Central Ave. NW) with a screening of Wayne Wang’s 1993 adaptation of Amy Tan’s acclaimed novel The Joy Luck Club. Tan’s novel focuses on four Chinese American immigrant families in San Francisco who start a social club. It is one of the 100 best-loved books according to PBS’ ongoing literacy series “The Great American Read.” The film shows from 5 to 7pm. Country roads, take me home. Admission is free. BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY cynical, a loyal friend and a callous philanderer. Ban Me Ultima Like the film, he is raw and unruly and very, In honor of Banned Books Week, Blaze very real. Albuquerque’s Central & Unser Library (8081 laze, co-written and directed by Written and directed by Ethan Hawke Hawke, who made his directing debut with Central Ave. NW) is hosting a free public Bindependent acting icon and occasional Starring Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Charlie Sexton the arty and meandering 2001 ensemble screening of Bless Me, Ultima as part of its novelist Ethan Hawke, is an umber-hued Rated R Chelsea Walls, clearly isn’t interested in Banned Books to the Big Screen series. This ramble through the life of alt.country cult pumping out a conventional musical biopic 2013 film, directed by Carl Franklin (Once Opens Friday 9/28. False Move, Devil In a Blue Dress), is based on figure Blaze Foley. It’s the exact sort of film (Walk the Line, I Saw the Light). He takes his Rudolfo Anaya’s 1972 coming-of-age novel of you’d expect a Sundance Film Festival stalwart time setting up this more impressionistic take the same name. One of the most acclaimed to come up with immediately after getting on love and loss. At 127 minutes, the film has novels in the Chicano literary canon, the story drunk on PBR in some Nashville dive with reality of life on the road tore them apart. a few too many verses. But the filmmaker finds centers on a young boy growing up in rural Jack White. That’s not meant to be an insult or The film skips around quite a bit in time, a freeform rhythm that works. Most of the New Mexico during World War II whose family revisiting the optimistic early days when the anything, and I have no evidence that Hawke scenes are lensed in unhurried master shots, the takes in an elderly curandera. The book hulking “hillbilly” Foley (an alternately savage and the former headman of The White Stripes camera lingering like a mute observer at a showed up on the “Ten Most Frequently and tender acting debut from musician Ben Challenged Books” list in 2008 and 2013 and are drinking buds or anything. But it’s a fairly distance, not moving, not cutting, not pushing Dickey) and the “kinky-haired” Jewish actress has been removed from countless school evocative way of describing such a lovingly too close into people’s faces. It makes the film curricula over the years—often because the Sybil (Alia Shawkat from “Arrested handcrafted film with such narrow appeal. A feel like a stage play, and it ain’t what you’d call book’s view of traditional indigenous Development”) met in a hippie-ish artist fancy. Hawke seems to have taken his cue from hipster who builds his own instruments and spirituality has been branded as commune in Georgia ’round about 1975. That’s his frequent collaborator, the equally non- “occultism/satanism” by conservative records on vintage analog equipment in his contrasted with Foley’s rough final days— showy director Richard Linklater (Before Christians. In 1981, for example, the parents’ attic for the sake of “authenticity” is typified by a shambolic live recording session at Sunrise, The Newton Boys, Waking Life). Bloomfield School Board in San Juan County, the exact sort of muse to inspire this particular N.M., burned copies of the book. If you wanna the Austin Outhouse, one of the few remaining Hawke’s humble style, combined with the be a rebel and watch the movie version, you romantic requiem to unsung artists. bars that would let the trouble-prone Foley in film’s whiskey-colored cinematography and can do so on Friday, Sept. 28 from 1:30 to Blaze Foley was, as Lucinda Williams once the door. This extended concert sequence, committed performances give it the unshakable 3:30pm. described him, “a genius and a beautiful loser.” Foley’s melancholy ballads beautifully rendered feeling of honesty. He stumbled his way, often drunkenly, around by Dickey, sets up and introduces many of the Like its subject, this bittersweet lament is the edges of the country music scene for a film’s fragmented story segments. Adding a easy to love, sometimes hard to like. In death, Stories on Screen decade or so, befriending equally troubled (but further layer of distance from the subject at New Mexico Women in Film and UNM Blaze Foley was practically begging to be let off eventually more successful) country-blues artist hand, even the concert is a flashback sequence, this mortal coil. And it’s hard to determine, Continuing Education present the first of their Townes Van Zandt. He died, ignominiously, in three-part pilot series “The Power of Story” described in a posthumous radio interview by with his passing, if his unrestrained passion and on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the UNMCE Theatre the late ’80s, all but forgotten by the recording Townes Van Zandt (portrayed on screen by handful of great songs outweigh the legacy of and Lobby (1634 University Blvd. NE). From 3 industry (which, to be fair, he spent most of his blues rock musician Charlie Sexton). his bad behavior and self-destructive to 6pm, there promises to be a “vibrant life mocking). The film conjures up images of Foley as a tendencies. Blaze isn’t tidy enough to solve the afternoon” of interactive fun, storytelling Hawke’s musical biography is based on the sort of barstool philosopher, spitting out a galore and a selection of short films from local debate for us. Those looking for a more fact- memoir Living in the Woods in a Tree: stream-of-consciousness monologue to his based, cradle-to-grave summation are advised filmmakers. The theme for this first go-around Remembering Blaze Foley by Sybil Rosen. She is “How Stories Connect Us.” Among the audience between songs. “Maybe the Milky to hunt down Kevin Triplett’s 2011 participating storytellers: Ramona King, serves here as Hawke’s co-screenwriter, Way is a giant record, and life is a needle,” he documentary Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah. Ebony Booth, Rosie Samudio and Christine ensuring the authenticity of the story (at least growls to a disinterested crowd. But, thanks to Those who just like to hear a sad, sad song McHugh. Admission is $5. For more info go to as she saw it). Rosen was Foley’s romantic the flashbacks, we get a handle on his broken once in a while are urged to check out this nmwif.com a partner and functioned as his muse for many character and bitter outlook. The Foley we see soulful musical lament. a years until sorrow and strife and the lonely is, by turns, hopelessly romantic and violently [18] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 TELEVISION | IDIOT BOX BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY Mysterious Ways “God Friended Me” on CBS

etwork television has a long history of Miles immediately crosses paths with these Nforcing people to perform good deeds for people and is then obliged to help them reunite random strangers. Whether that pressure with their soulmates or get a job or find their comes from God (“Highway to Heaven,” parents or not commit suicide or whatever. It’s “Touched By an Angel” “Joan of Arcadia” up to nonbeliever Miles to deliver the requisite “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World”), happy/touching ending in just 44 minutes and fate/karma (“Wonderfalls,” “My Name Is between several commercial breaks. Through a Earl”), an artificially intelligent supercomputer string of crazy coincidences, fateful meetings (“Person of Interest”), spacetime (“Quantum and some Rube Goldberg-style plotting, Leap”) or some ill-defined supernatural everybody ends up enriched, enlightened and happy. (You know, just like in the Book of Job.) something or other (“Early Edition”), the “God Friended Me” tries to milk some results are surprisingly similar: a bunch of guest drama out of the fact that Miles doesn’t believe stars and some easy uplift on a weekly basis. in God—because his mom died when he was a The brilliant, bleary-eyed folks at tvtropes.com kid. (Backstory!) In between performing have dubbed this the “Cosmic Plaything” random good deeds, he spends much of the trope. show trying to puzzle out who is behind this Now CBS adds to the Cosmic Plaything “God” account. He enlists his computer hacker pile with “God Friended Me.” This lightweight, pal (Suraj Sharma), leading to lots of jokey hourlong drama centers around Miles Finer technobabble, and a cute journalist (Violette (Brandon Michael Hall from heavily hyped, Beane), leading to some soft romance. Though short-lived sitcom “The Mayor”). Miles is an it pays lip service to the debate between faith outspoken atheist with his own anti-religion and science, agnosticism and spirituality, it’s podcast. Despite his rather common clear that “God Friended Me” knows what side perspective on faith and belief, everyone its bread is buttered on. While not explicitly around Miles harangues him about God. “Christian,” the show sure likes its characters Ironically (or for simple storytelling to preach at one another (in an intentionally convenience), his father is even a reverend. nondenominational way). None of this is a Surely, Miles has got it wrong about this crime, in television terms. But there’s nothing religion thing. God is real—particularly on old- remotely original going on in this low-blood- person-friendly CBS. That gets driven home pressure, middle-of-the-road, mainstream- one day, Cosmic Plaything-style, when Miles American effort. Every flavorless moment feels gets a “friend” request on Facebook from recycled from other supernatural procedurals. someone claiming to be “God.” Which means it’ll probably be a big hit on When Miles finally relents and accepts the CBS. a friend request, God suddenly starts suggesting “God Friended Me” premieres Sunday, Sept. 30, at that he friend other random people. Naturally, 7pm on KRQE-13.

fans, this live-action short is only 10 Girl”) moves in next door to a minutes long. This time around, the black guy (Cedric the Entertainer). THE WEEK IN teenage sons and daughters of famed Oh, just imagine the subtle Disney villains are clashing underwater, cultural differences that are going Little Mermaid-style. to be highlighted! SLOTH “Happy Together” (KRQE-13 SATURDAY 29 7:30pm) The life of a happily married couple (Damon Wayans All Of My Heart: The Wedding (Hallmark Jr. and Amber Stevens West) is THURSDAY 27 7pm) It’s taken three while movies for turned upside down when the Jenny and Brian (Lacey Chabert and husband’s biggest accounting “The Good Place” (KOAT-7 7pm) Brennan Elliott), co-owners of a client—the world’s most popular, Season 3 of ABC’s brilliant afterlife romantic country bed and breakfast, to Harry Styles-esque pop star comedy shakes things up again by get around to falling in love and getting (Aussie kid Felix Mallard)— heading to … Earth of all places. married. This is the most painfully unexpectedly moves into their stretched-out rom-com since Jennifer basement. You know. Like ALF. … “Murphy Brown” (KRQE-13 9:29pm) A Aniston and Justin Theroux. Is it just me or does this sound scant 20 years after going off the air, more like a Disney Channel CBS’ newsroom comedy returns, sitcom? original cast intact, for Season 11. SUNDAY 30 “Halloween Wars” (Food 7pm) TUESDAY 2 FRIDAY 28 Halloween is only a month away. You might as well get in the decorating “Trans Am” (Discovery 8pm) This King Lear (Netflix streaming anytime) mood by watching teams of talented new muscle car docuseries Netflix gets all kinda high-tone with pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar centers on brothers Scott and Tod this version of Shakespeare’s classic sculptors create elaborate, edible, Warmack, who bought the rights adapted and directed by Richard Eyre holiday-themed displays. It should kill to the legendary automotive (Iris, Notes on a Scandal) and starring any lingering hopes that you’ll do brand and are trying to revive it in the likes of Anthony Hopkins, Emily something cool by the 31st. a post-“Bandit” world. Watson, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson and Christopher Eccleston. MONDAY 1 “The Cool Kids” (KASA-2 7:30pm) A WEDNESDAY 3 rowdy, opinionated bunch of elderly “Us & Them” (Sony Crackle streaming “Expedition Unknown: Hunt For folks (including David Allan Grier, anytime) Alexis Bledel (“Gilmore Girls”) the Yeti” (Discovery 7pm) I have Martin Mull, Leslie Jordan and Vicki and Jason Ritter (“Parenthood”) star in full confidence that—just like Lawrence) shake up their retirement this 2013 remake of the British series every other televised hunt for community in this sitcom created by “Gavin & Stacey,” which was Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, Al Charlie Day (star of “It’s Always Sunny commissioned by—and then dumped Capone’s vault, ghosts and in Philadelphia”). by—FOX. After five years of sitting in a various buried treasures—this “Under the Sea: A Descendants Short vault, Sony dug it up. Enjoy! special will result in conclusive Story” (Disney 8:40pm) Don’t get “The Neighborhood” (KRQE-13 7pm) A proof of the Yeti’s existence. a too excited, Disney’s Descendants white dude (Max Greenfield from “New

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NEW smile a lot. 88 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Friday believe he's the second coming of Christ. This film, targets, but it grabs onto the zeitgeist and rides it to 9/28 at Guild Cinema) produced in cooperation with the film department the (over-the-top) end. 110 minutes. R. (Century Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to To- at Jerry Fallwell's evangelical Liberty University, is Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque) morrow The Medicine in Marijuana aimed at that last category. It tells the (true, to a Discovery Channel produced this documentary ex- This short documentary looks at the messy mix-up degree) story of PTSD-addled firefighter Mark Taylor BlacKkKlansman amining the 60-year role NASA has played in both of medicine, policy and politics that surrounds mar- (first-time thespian Chris Nelson) who believes that, Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing) directs this punchy, our country and for our planet. It is, expectedly, a ijuana in today's United States. A Q&A with film- in 2011, God told him electing Donald Trump presi- in-your-face mixture of playful blaxploitation action, gorgeously photographed journey from Earth to the makers will follow the screening. 36 minutes. dent would save the world. Together with Mary Col- canny comedy and true-life biography. This crazy Unrated. (Opens Saturday 9/29 at Guild Cinema) bert, a networker of Christian ministries, he started tale of an African-American police officer (John moon, Mars and the outer reaches of our solar sys- David Washington) who goes undercover in the Ku tem. 95 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Wednesday 10/3 Milford Graves: Full Mantis a national prayer movement to bring American lead- ership back to "the Godly principles we were Klux Klan (and even becomes the chapter presi- at Century Rio, Cottonwood Stadium 16) A result of nearly 15 years of filming, this documen- dent) is actually based on a real incident in early tary represents the first cinematic portrait of founded on." In answer to their prayers, they got Blaze Donald "Grab 'Em By the Pussy" Trump. Make of ’70s Colorado Springs. Funny, timely and loaded renowned new jazz/free jazz percussionist Milford with unexpected style, this marks a major return to Reviewed this issue. 127 minutes. R. (Opens Friday Graves. As much a theorist as a musician, Graves that what you will. 120 minutes. PG-13. (Opens 9/28 at High Ridge) Tuesday 10/2 at Century 14 Downtown, Century form for Lee after a decade or so of misfires. 135 has spent more than 50 years experimenting with minutes. R. (Century Rio) Colette sound—evolving the art form known as jazz. 91 min- Rio, Cottonwood Stadium 16) Keira Knightley stars in this period biopic about utes. Unrated. (Opens Tuesday 10/2 at Guild Cin- The Bookshop controversial turn-of-the-century French novelist Co- ema) Cute in description but glum in execution, this lette. Initially pushed to publish novels under her miniature painting of a foreign film is based on Moto 10 RETURNING Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of the same name. husband's name, she eventually fought to make her "The biggest jumps, the gnarliest tracks and some own talents known. Naturally, this challenged gen- Little Shop of Horrors Emily Mortimer (Lovely & Amazing, Lars and the of the most remote locations a motorcycle has ever Real Girl) plays a middle-aged widow who dreams der norms at the time. Also, she slept with other touched" are promised in this high-speed, two- This extraordinarily entertaining horror comedy from women—which might have also challenged gender 1986 remakes the hit Broadway musical (itself a of opening up a book store in a picturesque coastal wheel documentary. 60 minutes. Unrated. (Opens town in Suffolk, circa 1959. Some of the provincial norms a bit. Unlike a lot of Knightley's work, this is Monday 10/1 at Guild Cinema) remake of Roger Corman's original 1960 movie). no stuffy costume drama. It's an inspiring, funny Rick Moranis plays a New York nebbish who unwit- local politicos, however, want to open an arts center and liberating glimpse at early female empower- Night School tingly breeds a man-eating plant (with a fantastic in the building. That's about it. Bibliophiles who are ment. 111 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Friday 9/28 at A grown-up loser (Kevin Hart) goes back to night singing voice). Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, John also Anglophiles will be drawn in by the fine cast High Ridge) school in hopes of earning his GED. But he falls in Candy, Jim Belushi and Bill Murray costar. 104 min- (including Bill Nighy and Patricia Clarkson) and love with the teacher (Tiffany Haddish) instead. Like utes. PG-13. (Flix Brewhouse) pretty setting. Others will find little to keep them DevaDas ya do. 111 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Thursday 9/27 awake in this quiet, dusty tale about passive-ag- Nagarjuna Akkineni (Manam, Rahanna) and Nani at Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Flix Brew- My Neighbor Totoro gressive real estate squabbles. 113 minutes. PG. (Eega, Gentelman) star in this action-comedy- house, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Pre- This 1988 kiddie film is master Japanese animator (High Ridge) drama-romance-musical (why settle for one genre Hayao Miyazaki's most impossibly charming film. miere Cinema, AMC Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood Christopher Robin when you can have them all?). They play a doctor Stadium 16) Two little girls move to a rural house to be near their who gets kidnapped and a gangster who does the ailing mother and are soon befriended by a giant, In this live-action/animated fantasy, a middle-aged kidnapping—but they soon become best buds, sav- Sacred Land, Sacred Water: Confluences fuzzy spirit of the forest. The story is super simple, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor)—real-life star of ing each other's lives and fixing one another's love in the Rio Grande Valley but the film is simply irresistible. English dubbed the A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh books—finds him- lives. In Telugu with English subtitles. 155 minutes. This locally made documentary tells the story of and in Japanese with English subtitles. 86 minutes. self going through a midlife crisis. And who should Unrated. (Opens Friday 9/28 at Movies West) science and citizens working together to resist the G. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Cottonwood show up at his doorstep in urban London? How oil and gas lobby's ongoing efforts to pass a frack- Stadium 16) about the silly ol' bear himself and his pals from Hell Fest the Hundred Acre Wood (rendered in CGI as perfect A group of teenagers head to an amusement park ing-friendly ordinance in Sandoval County, N.M. The filmmakers plus Elaine Cimino from Common Peter Pan (1953) stuffed animals come to life). 104 minutes. PG. for one of those Halloween events in which perform- This animated adventure from Walt Disney turns J. M (Century Rio, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema) ers dress up as masked killers and stalk the park. Ground Rising will participate in a post-film Q&A. Barrie's famed play into a wonder-filled fantasy Unfortunately, a real serial killer has snuck in and is 53 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Sunday 9/30 at Guild about a group of English kids whisked off to Never Crazy Rich Asians killing people one by one. Of course, everybody Cinema) Never Land by the eternally boyish Peter Pan to bat- Middle class native New Yorker Rachel (Constance thinks the bloody murders are just part of the show. Smallfoot tle nasty pirates. 77 minutes. G. (SUB Theater) Wu from "Fresh Off the Boat") heads to Singapore Bex Taylor-Klaus ("Arrow," "Scream: The TV Series") A community of mountain-dwelling Yeti are uncon- to meet her humble boyfriend's family. Much to her headlines the young cast. Gregory Plotkin (Paranor- vinced when one of their members (voiced by Tangled surprise, he turns out to be the scion of one of the mal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) directs. 89 min- Channing Tatum) spots a mythical "Smallfoot" (a In some ways this 2010 toon is a surrender to con- top 10 wealthiest families in Asia. But what will utes. R. (Opens Thursday 9/27 at Century 14 human being). Naturally, our hero goes on a quest vention—a doggedly traditional Disney fairy tale happen when he introduces Rachel to his control- Downtown, Century Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, to find the elusive creatures and ends up with more done up in high-tech 3D CGI animation. But it's ling mother and the rest of his close-knit clan dur- Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC Albuquerque than he bargained for. James Corden, Zendaya, hard to grouse when the results are so much fun. ing the society wedding of the year? Charming, 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16) Common, LeBron James, Danny DeVito and Gina The animation is lovely. The story (about a proactive funny, romantic and ri-dic-ulously opulent. 120 min- Rodriquez provided the voices for this computer-an- princess who uses a charming thief to escape from utes. PG-13. (Century Rio, Century 14 Downtown, Let the Corpses Tan her ivory tower) is clever. And the jokes (Max, the in- Cottonwood Stadium 16, AMC Albuquerque 12, Based on a 1971 cult novel by Jean-Patrick Ma- imated comedy from Warner Animation Group (makers of The Lego Movie). 96 minutes. PG. trepid, law-enforcing horse scores big laughs) are Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere chette & Jean-Pierre Bastid and directed by the duo well-constructed. All in all, another Disney classic. Cinema, High Ridge) of Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani (Amer, The ABC's (Opens Thursday 9/27 at Century 14 Downtown, 93 minutes. PG. (AMC Albuquerque 12) of Death, The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears), Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albu- Fahrenheit 11/9 this fetishistic, hyper-stylized, retro-styled thriller is a querque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC Albu- Young Frankenstein Documentary provocateur Michael Moore follows up throwback tribute to the blood-soaked Italian crime querque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16) Mel Brooks' riotous 1974 spoof of Universal's 2004's Fahrenheit 9/11 with this comedic hand flicks of the ’70s. A gang of killers heads to a Strangers on the Earth Frankenstein movies returns to theaters as a Hal- grenade asking the two most important questions Mediterranean island retreat with 250 kilograms of Europe's most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de loween warmup. Gene Wilder and his costars Marty of the Trump Era: "How the f**k did we get here, stolen gold bullion in tow. However, a string of un- Santiago, is the subject of this dazzling documen- Feldman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman and Teri Garr and how the f**k do we get out?" Like all of lucky visitors (a writer, his family, a pair of motorcy- tary. It follows pilgrim Dane Johansen, an American are at their best in this endlessly quotable comedy. Moore's work, it's self-aggrandizing and occasion- cle cops) soon complicates matters. This leads, of cellist who sets out on the Camino with his instru- 106 minutes. PG. (Icon Cinemas Albuquerque) ally too flippant. But it is an impassioned call to ac- course, to a lot of bullets flying indiscriminately ment on his back, performing music for his fellow tion in crazy times. 125 minutes. R. (Century 14 through bodies. 92 minutes. R. (Opens Friday 9/28 pilgrims along the way. The rural landscapes of Downtown, Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, High Ridge, at Guild Cinema) Spain are contrasted with the music of J.S. Bach, STILL PLAYING Cottonwood Stadium 16) Little Women contributing to the film's physical, mental and spiri- A Happening of Monumental Proportions Louisa May Alcott's classic novel gets the modern- tual meditation. 97 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Tues- Alpha Comic actress Judy Greer ("Arrested Development," day update you never knew it needed. Unknown day 10/2 at Guild Cinema) In this family-oriented adventure drama, a lost Ant-Man) turns director for this ensemble story tak- young hunter (Kodi Smit-McPhee, X-Men: Apoca- young actresses Melanie Stone, Sarah Davenport, Sui Dhaaga: Made in India ing place over the course of a single day at a Los Allie Jennings and Elsie Jones star as the teenage lypse) befriends an injured wolf during Earth's last Angeles school. There, several students find them- An unemployed tailor (Varan Dhawan, Dishoom) de- Ice Age, inadvertently creating domesticated ca- March sisters who live in "genteel poverty" and deal fies the odds and naysayers to starts his own gar- selves caught up in a plot involving sex, lies and with such hurdles as the American Civil War, under- nines and initiating the world's first "boy and his dead bodies. Jennifer Garner, John Cho, Allison Jan- ment business in small-town India. In Hindi with dog" story. 96 minutes. PG-13. (Century Rio) age marriage and scarlet fever. (I'm guessing those English subtitles. 140 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Fri- ney, Katie Holmes, Bradley Whitford, Nat Faxon, Rob will be among the first things to change in the "up- day 9/28 at Century 14 Downtown) Assassination Nation Riggle, Kumail Nanjiani and Al Madrigal are among date.") 112 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Friday 9/28 at In this "thousand percent true" story (not), the the cast. 81 minutes. R. (High Ridge) Century Rio) Trico Tri Happy Halloween quiet, all-American town of Salem loses its ever- A Hispanic middle-class family moves back to Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Love, Gilda lovin' mind when a computer hacker spills the citi- Workaholic hotelier Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Miami after living in California to take care of their zens' dirty little secrets. All signs point to By weaving together recently discovered audio- recently widowed abuela. Little do they know, their Sandler) finds himself stuck on a sea cruise with tapes, interviews with her friends and rare home Snapchat-obsessed teen Lily (the pitch-perfect his daughter (Selena Gomez), his human son-in-law new house is an infamous haunted house, home to Odessa Young). Before you can say "misplaced movies, this exuberant documentary allows much- a couple of mischievous ghosts. 91 minutes. PG- (Andy Samberg) and a host of mummies, were- loved comedienne Gilda Radner herself to reflect on agression," the entire town is gunning for Lily's wolves and Frankenstein monsters. Hijinks ensue. 13. (Opens Friday 9/28 at Century Rio, Cottonwood head—forcing her and her high school pals to fight her life and career. Modern-day comediennes (Amy Stadium 16) 97 minutes. PG. (Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Poehler, May Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy) show up for their lives against increasingly deadly odds. This Cottonwood Stadium 16) to read impromptu snippets from her diary. The re- The Trump Prophecy action-horror-satire freely mixes Heathers with a sults will make you cry a bit (of course), but also There are those who hate Donald Trump, those who whole host of Japanese schoolgirl flicks, resulting in The House With a Clock in Its Walls support Donald Trump and those who more or less a gleefully lurid, gratuitously violent black comedy. This family-oriented, ’50s-set fantasy (based on the It's overly ambitious by half, aiming at far too many book by John Bellairs) finds a young orphan (Owen

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Vaccaro, Daddy's Home) moving in with his warlock YouTube videos, webcams and the like. 102 min- of an uncle (Jack Black) and helping him on his utes. PG-13. (Century Rio) quest through a magical mansion to locate a super- Theater Contact Info: natural clock that could bring about the Apoca- A Simple Favor lypse. Frantic and fast-paced, this junior-grade AMC ALBUQUERQUE 12 Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in this slyly, funhouse ride looks good but lacks much in the way 3810 Las Estancias Way SW • 544-2360 blackly comedic crime drama, directed by Paul Feig of a script. 104 minutes. PG. (Century 14 Down- ("Freaks and Geeks," Bridesmaids) and based on town, Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Al- CENTURY 14 DOWNTOWN the novel by Darcey Bell. Kendrick is a small-town buquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, 100 Central SW • 243-9555 "mommy blogger" who sets out to uncover the truth Cottonwood Stadium 16, AMC Albuquerque 12) behind the disappearance of her best friend CENTURY RIO (Lively). 117 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Incredibles 2 I-25 & Jefferson • 343-9000 Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albu- After 14 years Pixar returns to the Parr family, the querque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC Albu- clan of superpowered folks who fought off enforced COTTONWOOD STADIUM 16 querque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16) retirement. Now the family is thrown for a loop when mom Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) is recruited by a high- Cottonwood Mall • (844) 462-7342 ext. #607 Three Identical Strangers profile, Avengers-style team, leaving dad Mr. Incredi- In 1980 three complete strangers crossed paths in ble (Craig T. Nelson) to play Mr. Mom to his FLIX BREWHOUSE New York City, only to discover they were identical superpowered kids—including wonder baby Jack- 3236 La Orilla NW • 445-8500 triplets, separated at birth. In unpacking its baffling, true-life mystery, this fascinating documentary Jack. 118 minutes. PG-13. (Rio Rancho Premiere GUILD CINEMA Cinema) switches moods from coincidence-driven sitcom to 3405 Central NE • 255-1848 psychological conspiracy. 96 minutes. PG-13. Juliet, Naked (Guild Cinema) Based on the novel by Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, HIGH RIDGE About a Boy) this music-minded comedy-drama 12910 Indian School NE • (844) 462-7342 ext. #605 Unbroken: Path to Redemption charts the story of Annie (Rose Byrne), the long-suf- Producer-director Angelina Jolie's well-meaning, fering girlfriend of Duncan (Chris O'Dowd), who ICON CINEMAS ALBUQUERQUE Oscar-nominated 2014 biopic gets a belated fol- forms an unlikely transatlantic romance with faded 13120-A Central Ave. SE • 814-7469 low-up with this unofficial, "faith-based" sequel. The singer-songwriter Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke)—who, original Unbroken followed the story of USA rather inconveniently, happens to be the subject of MOVIES 8 Olympian and American Army officer Louis Zam- Duncan's musical obsession. 105 minutes. R. (High 4591 San Mateo NE • 888-4773 perini, who survived 47 days in a raft when his Ridge) bomber crashed into the ocean during World War II. After that he spent time in a series of Asian Prisoner Life Itself MOVIES WEST of War camps. What Jolie's film left out—and this se- Writer-director Dan Fogelman (Tangled, Cars 2, 9201 Coors NW • 898-4664 quel makes abundantly clear—is that, following his Crazy Stupid Love and a little TV show called "This return to America after the war, Zamperini converted Is Us") helms this ensemble drama about a young RIO RANCHO PREMIERE CINEMA to evangelical Christianity while attending one of New York couple as they navigate the journey from 1000 Premiere Parkway • 994-3300 Billy Graham's church revivals. None of the original college romance to marriage to the birth of their cast returns, but evangelist preacher Will Graham first child. Along the way, the unexpected twists of SUB THEATER does play his own grandfather. So there's that. 98 their lives cause reverberations that "echo over con- UNM (Student Union Building Room 1003) • 277-5608 minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century tinents and through lifetimes." Among the all-star Rio, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema) cast: Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening, WINROCK STADIUM 16 IMAX & RPX Mandy Patinkin, Jean Smart and Antonio Banderas. 2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE • (844) 462-7342 ext. #4058 We the Animals 118 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Three boys grow up in semi-rural Pennsylvania while Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Pre- their parents' relationship crumbles around them. miere Cinema, High Ridge, Cottonwood Stadium querque, AMC Albuquerque 12, Century 14 Down- Lyrical and dreamlike, this vivid memoir takes its 16) town, Century Rio, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, cue from other, unhurried snapshots of youth like Cottonwood Stadium 16, Flix Brewhouse) Boyhood, Moonlight and The Florida Project. Though The Meg it deals with harsh realities like poverty and abuse, Bald bad-ass Jason Statham (The Transporter) is a Operation Finale it's mostly concerned with the resiliency and im- deep sea rescue expert called upon to save some Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and pressionability of youth—as embodied by sensitive oceanographers trapped in an experimental sub at Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds) star in this 9-year-old Jonah (Evan Rosado). Reviewed in v27 the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Unfortunately, the historical action drama about a team of Mossad i38. 94 minutes. R. (High Ridge) rescue effort ticks off a very large, very prehistoric agents sent to track down and capture Nazi master- shark, who proceeds to deliver his best Jaws imita- mind Adolph Eichmann (Ben Kingsley) in Argentina, Where Hands Touch tion. Predictable, loud and kinda silly, this Chinese- circa 1960. PG-13. (High Ridge) Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Game;, Everything, produced monster movie at least has some fun Everything; The Darkest Minds) stars in this curious action and credible special effects. Reviewed in v27 Peppermint and perhaps ill-conceived drama which turns the i32. 113 minutes. PG-13. (Century Rio, Rio Rancho A mother with nothing to lose (Jennifer Garner) Holocaust into some sort of teen romance. "In- Premiere Cinema, Century 14 Downtown, AMC Albu- transforms herself into a gun-toting angel of spired by historical events," the story follows a bi- querque 12) vengeance after her family is killed. Frenchman racial German girl (Stenberg) who falls in love with Pierre Morel (District B13, Taken, From Paris with the son of a high-ranking SS officer. British director Mission: Impossible—Fallout Love) directs, in case you didn't know what you Amma Asante, who gave us the similarly well-mean- Here we are at the sixth (yes, sixth) film in the se- were in for. 102 minutes. R. (AMC Albuquerque 12, ing but bloodless Belle, has the best of intentions. ries. Seems that Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio Rancho But now is not really the time to say, "there were IMF team are on a secret mission that goes horribly Premiere Cinema, Cottonwood Stadium 16, Flix good people on both sides." 122 minutes. PG-13. wrong. They're betrayed and have to go rogue in Brewhouse) (High Ridge) order to … wait a minute. Am I describing the plot to this movie or a previous one? Trick question! It's The Predator White Boy Rick all of them! 147 minutes. PG-13. (Rio Rancho Pre- After almost a decade in hibernation (since 2010's Matthew McConaughey stars alongside newcomer miere Cinema) largely forgettable Predators), everybody's favorite Richie Merritt in this biographical crime drama alien killing machine returns to Earth, thanks to about 15-year-old street hustler Richard Wershe My Hero Academia: Two Heroes writer-director Shane Black (who acted in the 1987 Jr.—who became an undercover informant for the The popular manga/anime series gets a movie original before transitioning to his popular writing- FBI during the ’80s before being arrested for drug spin-off. Set between the second and third seasons directing career). Seems the only thing standing be- trafficking and sentenced to life in prison. Crazy of the anime series, the feature follows superpow- tween a new alien Predator and the slaughter of the story. True story. Unfortunately, nobody on screen is ered high school student Izuku and his heroic men- human race is a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a very sympathetic, and French director Yann De- tor All Might who are invited to spend the summer disgruntled science teacher (Keegan-Michael Key, mange ('71) fails to find an enlightening narrative on a man-made island full of scientists who study Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Thomas Jane, Jake amid the scattered plot strands. 110 minutes. "Quirks" (people bestowed with unusual superpow- Busey and Yvonne Strahovski among them). There's (Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albu- ers). Soon it's up to Izuku and his fellow students at lots and lots of action, but story's pretty chaotic querque, Cottonwood Stadium 16) U.A. High to stop an evil villain from taking over the from any standpoint. 107 minutes. R. (Century 14 island. 95 minutes. Unrated. (Century Rio, Century Downtown, Century Rio, AMC Albuquerque 12, Flix The Wife 14 Downtown) Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho When her famous, philandering husband (Jonathn Premiere Cinema, Cottonwood Stadium 16) Pryce) wins the Nobel Prize in Literature, a long-suf- The Nun fering wife (Glenn Close) starts to question her life Fans of The Conjuring universe films should be Searching choices. Close commands the screen with an inci- happy with another ghostly spin-off/sequel (after After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a des- sive, emotional performance—even if the script 2017's Annabelle: Creation). This one finds "a perate father (John Cho, Harold & Kumar Go to (based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer) doesn't dig priest with a haunted past" and "a novice on the White Castle) breaks into her laptop to find clues very deep beyond the film's one semi-interesting threshold of her final vows" heading to Romania to as to her whereabouts. Like the 2014 horror flick secret. Reviewed in v27 i37. 100 minutes. R. (High confront the spectral figure of a demonic nun. Nuns Unfriended, this trend-hopping mystery-thriller is Ridge) are scary, right? 96 minutes. R. (Icon Cinemas Albu- "screencast" entirely via internet chat rooms,

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [21] FEATURE | DAY TRIPPER State of Travel Day Tripper 2018

International Space Hall of Fame in Alamogordo BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY COURTESY ALAMOGORDO CVB

t’s no secret that we here at the Alibi love life Iin Albuquerque. But sometimes it’s nice to get out of town—to escape the late summer heat, to visit our distant neighbors or to chase some outdoor activities for a change. As a way of celebrating all the great places New Mexico has to offer, we asked our well-informed readers to share their favorite destinations outside of Albuquerque. Here, then, is the “Day Tripper” guide to New Mexico, featuring our readers’ picks for great places to eat, stay and visit all over the Land of Enchantment. This is just a sampler of the fine cities across our state, of course. Pick up future issues of the Alibi, in which “Day Tripper” becomes a regular column where we (and our readers) tell you where to go. So what are we waiting for? Let’s hit the road! a Alamogordo Nestled in the Tularosa Basin, at the top end of Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, Alamogordo has its most prominent link to our country's Carlsbad Caverns military history. It has been the home to COURTESY NM TRUE Holloman Air Base (and its various historical predecessors) since World War II and serves as Mountains, an essential stop that fully you'll find yourself at the Mescalero Apache- river flows through town, providing gorgeous the gateway to White Sands Missile Range. emphasizes the town's link to high-altitude maintained Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort views and cool breezes for sightseers. Guided This makes it, of course, the birthplace of the history. & Casino, one of the state's most beautiful boat tours of the river are given daily by atomic bomb. The A-bomb was conceived up Back in the ’90s, the old Sierra Theater in Native-owned resorts. (Devin D. O’Leary) Carlsbad Cruises, taking passengers on a in Los Alamos, N.M. But J. Robert downtown Alamogordo was renovated into historical tour of the area. Personal paddle Oppenheimer and his colleagues conducted the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. A boats, kayaks and paddle boards are also the first explosive test of a plutonium-based FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT variety of plays, concerts, musicals, dance available for those looking to explore the river weapon (code name “Trinity”) in the desert Brown Bag Deli recitals and beauty pageants are held there on their own. Visitors can also check out the north of Alamogordo. The Trinity Test Site is these days, making it the hub of the city's art historic Pecos River Flume—an aqueduct that opened to the public just two days a year—the scene. (Check out flickingercenter.com for a FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY passes over the river, carrying its water to the first Saturday in April and the first Saturday in schedule of upcoming events.) Given the city's White Sands Motel dryer surrounding areas. Because of the flume, October. (Go to military history, it's not surprising that the waterway was featured in “Ripley's Believe wsmr.army.mil/Trinity/Pages/Home.aspx for Alamogordo is a conservative place. (In 2001 it or Not” as “the world's only river that more details on that.) FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO the local Christ Community Church crosses itself.” Walk into any bar or restaurant in White Sands National Monument sponsored a public book burning of the Harry Lake Carlsbad is another great natural spot Alamogordo and you're likely to be greeted by Potter series.) Perhaps that's why it's home to inside the city. It's used by locals for picnics, the logos of various Air Force units that have The Shroud Exhibit and Museum. This tiny, FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT outdoor recreation and swimming. The park been stationed in the area over the decades. highly focused institution is described as an Visit Nearby Cloudcroft a sports four miles of walking paths, picnic Since 1996, the German Luftwaffe has “interactive” exhibit, featuring a “full-sized, tables, grills and playgrounds. maintained a German Air Force Tactical backlit picture of the Shroud of Turin.” To learn more about the city's rich history, Training Center at Holloman. Unfortunately Even if your aren't into militaria, the take a trip to the Carlsbad Museum and Art that contract is coming to an end—and the Carlsbad natural wonders of the Tularosa Basin are While most travelers are familiar with Center. This museum is free to the public and German Air Force hosted its last community abundant. Take a trip to White Sands and you Carlsbad's famous caverns, some have yet to has exhibits displaying items from the area's Octoberfest celebration in 2017. (Sorry you can body-surf down towering sand dunes of discover the city's other exciting sights. The past—stretching from prehistory to today. The missed it.) Still, Alamogordo serves as home glistening white gypsum. (Be sure to bring small town aura of Carlsbad belies a charming museum features ancient Native art and base to countless retired military folks. And if plenty of water and sun protection. There ain't and vibrant city, just waiting to tickle the artifacts as well as a collection of you head a short distance out US82, you can no water at this beach.) Head in the other fancy of anyone passing through. contemporary, modern and Southwestern art. hit the American Armed Forces Museum. This direction, drive to the top of the Sacramento A quick drive around town reveals tree- It's closed at the moment, but if you DIY exhibit spotlights all kinds of military Mountains, and you'll find yourself in the cool, lined streets and numerous parks. Located on happen to be passing through next summer, memorabilia. Another local highlight is the pine-covered, ski area environs of Cloudcroft, the Pecos River, the city was founded on a make sure to stop for a cooldown at the rocket-filled New Mexico Museum of Space N.M. Head a little deeper into that forest and literal oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert. The Carlsbad Water Park. The park features three History, located at the base of the Sacramento

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Three Rivers Eatery and Brewhouse in Farmington COURTESY THREE RIVERS BREWERY

water slides, a lazy river and a children's play FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT area. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park a The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens gives visitors a chance to see local wildlife while strolling through an incredible botanical Farmington garden. With hiking, picnicking and Located on the edge of the Colorado Plateau, educational opportunities, this destination Farmington is about as close to Colorado as spot is perfect for children and families. And New Mexico gets. This conifer-ringed hilltop best of all, it's a no-harm zoo exclusively town sits at the junction of the San Juan, the holding animals that cannot be released into Animas and the La Plata rivers. Needless to the wild. say, there is plenty of fishing and rafting Outside the city is Lincoln National Park, (rainwater and snow melt allowing) to be had home of the breathtaking Sitting Bull Falls. and lots of businesses named “Three Rivers.” The waterfalls are open to explorers looking to (The annual Riverfest, taking place in late hike through the canyon, swim under the falls May, features music, arts, food, fun runs, raft or just enjoy a picnic and a nap. rides, trail walks and wiener dog races.) To the south of Carlsbad is Brantley Lake Farmington is close to Aztec, just down the State Park, known as a fishing and boating road from Shiprock and a stone's throw across spot. Nearby is the famous Carlsbad Caverns, the Colorado border from Durango. (Hello, one of 20 World Heritage Sites in the US— Purgatory Ski Resort!) Industry in the which draws visitors from all over the country. surrounding San Juan county relies The caverns are natural wonders that took overwhelmingly on the mining and production millions of years to form. Featuring some of of petroleum, natural gas and coal. This gives the rarest rock formations on Earth, it's an the area a cyclical “boom and bust” economy. attraction that has to be experienced. Certain businesses may open and close (the From its subterranean depths to its canyon traditional Native jewelry and crafts industry peaks, Carlsbad is a perfect spot for both seems to have retreated from Farmington for adventure seekers and families looking to get the time being), but long-standing, high- away and relax. And its small town charm and quality restaurants and hotels make hospitality make it one of the best places New Farmington a favorite destination for in-the- Mexico has to offer. (Joshua Lee) know New Mexicans looking for a place to cool off. FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT The “Four Corners” section of New Mexico was settled by Ancestral Pueblo peoples as Red Chimney Bar-B-Que early as the 7th century. Today, you can visit such historical archeological sites as Salmon FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY Ruins and the Aztec Ruins. The Navajo Trinity Hotel and Restaurant Nation is west of Farmington and the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation sits to the FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO northwest. (If you're in a gambling mood, be on the lookout for the Northern Edge Navajo Carlsbad Caverns

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [23] FEATURE | DAY TRIPPER

El Rancho Hotel and Motel in Gallup EL RANCHO HOTEL & MOTEL

Casino, The SunRay Park & Casino and the FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO Ute Mountain Casino, Hotel & Resort.) Bisti Badlands/De-na-zin Wilderness Billed as the place “where outdoor lovers and active families thrive” the city is currently FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT in the throes of its “Jolt Your Journey” ad Day Trip to Chaco Canyon a campaign. This allows Farmington to show off its hiking, biking, fishing, off-roading, golfing and geocaching activities. Favored annual events include the Connie Mack World Series Gallup Gallup is filled with timeless landscapes, (early August), the Four Corners Storytelling vibrant cultures, historic buildings and Festival (mid October), Four Corners 4x4 locations and one-of-a-kind eateries—as well Week (early September) and Riverglo (late as an Old West railroad stop feel that persists November). With just a bit of driving (or to this day. biking or bicycling or whatever you like), you Gallup was founded on the backbone of the can access some of our readers' favorite day transcontinental railroad. Rich coal veins in trips: the Bisti Badlands and Chaco Canyon. the mountains surrounding the area provided Local businesses are working hard to fuel for the iron horses and helped build a revamp Farmington's downtown area. The town populated by miners and serviced by all classic Totah and Allen movie theaters may no means of camp followers. A nearby US Army longer play films, but they do host special installation, Fort Wingate, provided security events as multi-use public venues. The popular for much of the area and is still a site for Three Rivers Eatery (named as our reader's ballistics research. favorite dining choice) has eaten up an entire As time passed, immigrant families from block of Downtown thanks to its tap room, Asia, Latin America, Utah and Eastern Europe pizza parlor and newly minted distillery. The settled in Gallup, although Native Americans so-called “Brewstillery Lounge” is a still make almost half of the city's population. comfortable, wood-and-leather space that And the railroad still forms the center of this features craft cocktails using Three Rivers' far Western outpost; the agriculture and own line of locally distilled liquors. A creative animal husbandry taking place on the nearby menu of charcuterie shipped in straight from Navajo nation contribute to Gallup's economy New York (and made by a former Farmington too. fellow) is paired with some surprisingly More than 80 years ago, Gallup was a traditional shoyu-flavored Japanese ramen. So, favorite location for a nascent film industry be sure and check all the menus at Three spreading east from California. In the ’40s and Rivers before you settle down to eat. (Devin ’50s, the burg and its spectacular surrounding D. O’Leary) environs became a favorite location for genre films featuring Hollywood heavyweights like FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT William Holden, Errol Flynn, Lee Remick and Three Rivers Eatery & Brewhouse Suzzane Pleshette—all of them stayed at the small city's favorite hotel and motel. The FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY joint's rustic ambiance, including a player piano, authentic Navajo rugs, and a stone Casa Blanca Inn and Suites

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New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants fireplace in the lobby make for a uniquely entrance to fascinating and beautiful country interesting headquarters while traveling and the road west from the capital city to the through or staying a few days to see all that Grand Canyon is peerless, as it winds through Gallup has to offer. Some of the rooms and Canyon De Chelly, the Hopi mesas and Tuba suites are named after the bright likes of City, a Diné desert outpost where heavy metal Ronald Reagan, Kirk Douglas and Katherine is king. And Amtrak's storied Southwest Chief Hepburn. A Western saloon-themed lounge— still passes through Gallup twice per day, The 49er—movie star memorabilia and giving visitors from both east and west exhibitions of paintings by notable entrance to a small city that travel writers of Southwestern artists add to the experience. yore called “The Indian Capital of the World.” Oh, and they have a sweet swimming pool; (August March) imagine Spencer Tracy and Jane Wyman floating around that pristine piscina! Room FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT prices at El Rancho start at about $80 per Genaro’s Cafe night through Expedia and Travelocity. For local eating, it's a toss up: Genaro’s Cafe, the home of some of the meatiest, FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY mightiest country fried steak and home fries El Rancho Hotel and Motel this side of Denver, a place where they’re also always busy plating up the best in Nuevo FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO Mexicano vittles—has a reputation for fresh Red Rock State Park ingredients, damn hot green chile and a variety that's a hit with visitors from all over the globe. FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT One of the best things about Gallup— Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial a despite the widely held, but mythical belief that the city on the edge of Dinétah is faraway and isolated—is how easy it is to access by a Grants variety of physical linkages. Gallup is on I-40, For residents of Albuquerque, one of the on what was once called Route 66. Historic quickest getaways lies just 78 miles due west in Route 66—and to a lesser extent, Coal good ol’ Grants. Resting in Cibola County, the Avenue are the main drags in Gallup and this sleepy, little town with just 9,182 inhabitants is also where you'll find authentic rises an additional 1,460 feet above that of representatives of the local cuisine and Burque. So prepare for an ear pop or two as hangouts. Dinétah, the Navajo Nation, is all you near the Continental Divide. The largely around Gallup. The surrounding environment Native-populated town is the site of many is considered holy to its inhabitants and sacred traditions, Route 66 relics, and mom should be approached with a dignified sort of and pop eateries with a rich mining history. curiosity and wonder. Traveling north 20 From the peaks of Mt. Taylor at the northern minutes from Gallup leads to the heart of side of Grants to El Malpais National Dinétah and its capital, Window Rock, Ariz. Monument at the southern end, this nearby The natural-landmark named city is an

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town also features unparalleled outdoor New Mexico in the early days. As we took a at the adventures and sights to behold. longer look at what makes a great daytrip, we Looking for a really, really close daytrip? discovered the New Mexico Mining Museum, a Enjoy the natural and local wonders of the simulated uranium mining museum with small, uranium town to our west. Let’s get activities and exhibitions for the whole family. Santa Fe Convention Center started with everyone’s favorite topic: food. But, of course, the one thing we can’t possibly The first question we ask ourselves on a pass through Grants without mentioning is Mt. roadtrip is “What are we gonna eat?” Taylor. This behemoth of a mountain is visible Fortunately, there are some strong contenders from Albuquerque and hugs Grants like a for that post-hike feast. The top rated and warm, sacred blanket. Taylor is the highest reviewed KendalBen Barbeque appears to have point in Cibola National Forest and one of four some of the best smoked meat in the state and sacred peaks to the Acoma, Hopi, Zuni, Navajo a little food porn in their bison brisket and and Laguna tribes. Sitting at a staggering steaks as well as their beer battered fried 11,301 feet above sea level, this volcanic peak pickles. Maybe traverse over to the nostalgic is a sight to behold with premium hiking, WOW Diner, a retro modular diner with a biking, wildlife viewing and so much more. diverse Americana menu sure to please the Take the time to head over to Grants, pickiest eaters. An honorable mention goes out where there is more to see, do and eat that one Early bird booth pricing to the 1st Street Cafe for their off-the-chain might’ve imagined. This is a tiny but mighty selection of homemade pies. For fine dining town with decades of history, stories, journeys however, Weekly Alibi readers agree that there’s and sacred sites. Pack a bag, stay the night, eat no topping Sky City Casino’s Huwaka a bite, take a hike and see why our readers gave available until September 30! Restaurant for the best quality steak in the it a nod. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie) area. Speaking of which, Sky City Casino is one of the area’s biggest draws in entertainment FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT and lodging with a 24-hour gaming floor, tons KendalBen Barbeque of live music and performance art, dining and more. If something more mother road-centric is more to your liking, Grants offers the locally FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY To inquire about owned Southwest Motel and Sands Motel for Sky City Casino Hotel the authentic Western Route 66 experience. booth and sponsorship opportunities please Between bites and sleeps, fill in the gaps with FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO some unique tourism. Technically in the Mount Taylor adjacent town of Milan, the local pool got a call (505) 346-0660 ext. 248 mention from readers as well as Route 66 Vintage Museum and Double 6 Art Gallery. FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT or email [email protected] The museum and gallery features local art and Route 66 Vintage Museum and Double 6 Art vintage postcards that takes a peek into what it Gallery a might’ve been like to take the road through

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outdoor misters. Chile ain’t the only thing crowning of the chile festival queen. Stick Vegas offers a pleasant blend of natural vistas that’s hot down there. around for the live music and a taste of green and small-town charm. Hatch If you’ve done the Sparky’s thing already, chile wine (and please let us know if it’s When they hang out overnight, our readers This tiny southern New Mexico town is so you should round the corner and go to Pepper actually any good). prefer to sleep in style at the Historic Plaza known for its green chile that the name of the Pot, a Mexican joint that’s been owned and Of course, perhaps the best thing to do any Hotel, which was originally built in 1881 and town is synonymous with the spicy stuff itself. operated by two sisters since 1994. They time of year in Hatch is to drive down has since been restored to look exactly as it did It takes a two and a half hour drive to get to specialize in all things Hatch chile, and their Franklin Street and find a vendor to buy some then. If you recognize the Victorian facade and Hatch, the “Chile Capital of the World,” huevos rancheros make for an excellent hearty fresh chile or a ristra from. Sure, you could buy the elegant interiors, it’s probably because which lies just off I-25. Despite its chile- breakfast. it at the grocery store in Albuquerque, but that you’ve seen the place in any number of movies producing notoriety, Hatch is largely off the If you’re taking a road trip through the wouldn’t be any kind of adventure. Make sure or TV shows (“Longmire,” Easy Rider and No tourist track—which means that you won’t Land of Enchantment and looking for an you get a photo with the town sign on your Country for Old Men all feature scenes inside have to wait for that green chile cheeseburger. appropriately enchanting place to stay, the drive in. (Robin Babb) the Plaza Hotel). If you’d rather rough it, you Besides the chiles themselves, the most Archer Villa Bed & Breakfast might just fit the can camp at Storrie Lake State Park, which is iconic image of Hatch is Sparky’s. This kitschy, bill. This quaint little B&B sits on a pecan FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT a few miles north of the town on 518. block-long diner in the center of town is a orchard (yes, it’s not just chile that grows in Whether or not you choose to stay at the Sparky's great place to get a milkshake, a plate of Hatch) on the western side of Hatch and Plaza Hotel, you should at least stop in the barbecue or—surprise!—anything covered in boasts an expansive green lawn to make you saloon, which boasts a 25-foot long granite bar chile (including chile lemonade). Perhaps forget that you’re in the desert for a minute. FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY and beautiful views of Plaza Park. Just up the even more than the food, Sparky’s over-the- The hospitality is top-notch, and the eggs Archer Villa Bed & Breakfast block is the World Treasures Traveler’s Cafe, top decor is what draws tourists in: Here you’ll Benedict is notoriously good. Talk to the where you’ll find a comfortable spot for coffee find dozens of giant fiberglass statues from fast owners, Glen and Joan, to learn about the FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO or lunch and the occasional live performance food joints, movie sets and heaven knows history of the orchard and to get an idea of from a touring poet or musician. It’s a good Hatch Chile Festival where else. It’s a photo opportunity you can’t things to do in the area. place to chat with locals and (you guessed it) pass up. The green chile cheeseburger here is If you just can't get enough of the green travelers who may just give you a stellar especially beloved, and can in fact be shipped stuff, mark your calendars for next Labor Day FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT recommendation on what sights to see while to anywhere in the world if you’re having a weekend when the little village of Hatch Shop Main Street a you’re in the area. If you’re on the hunt for a Hatch craving in, say, Cape Town. Weekends swells to accommodate visitors for the Hatch big plate of Mexican comfort food or a tasty often feature live Western, blues and Chile Festival. This annual event celebrates sweet, hit up Charlie’s Spic & Span Bakery & rockabilly bands on Sparky's backroom stage, the beginning of the chile harvest, when Las Vegas Café. Here you’ll find bubbling plates of in case you want to do a little two-stepping. roasters line the streets and the whole town As far as day trips go, Las Vegas, N.M., is one chilaquiles and smothered burritos, along with a And, yes, you do have to stand outside in line smells intoxicating. There are chile ristra- of the easiest places to get to. Only an hour mouthwatering assortment of baked goods that before you can order and claim your seat making competitions, food and beverages for and a half drive from Albuquerque (or an easy you’ll definitely want to pack up and take with inside. Be sure to maneuver yourself under the sale and sample, and the much-anticipated three and a half hour ride on Amtrak), Las you.

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Old State Capitol building in Santa Fe Santa Fe Plaza THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

While you’re on the plaza, check out the grounds, UWC allows pubic access and Santa Fe for thousands of years. The city is an the site of some of the nation’s most educating many antique shops and be sure to stop in maintains the pools. There are no road signs to example of one of the earliest European and entrancing museums, including the Folk Tome on the Range Books to pick up a road tell you where these “wild” springs are, so just settlements in el norte. Founded in 1610 by Art Museum, The Museum of the American trip read or a gift for somebody back home. If keep your eyes peeled for cars parked along the Spanish conquistadors, including Juan de Indian, the Wheelright Museum and many, you’re looking to get into the wilderness and right side of State Road 65 about six miles Oñate, the city was abandoned by Europeans many others. St. John’s College, an Ivy-League sweat a little, a trip to Hermit Peak is also in outside of town. Swimming suits are required. between 1680 and 1692, during the Pueblo educational entity, has a branch campus in the order. The hike up the mountain gains 2,500 (Robin Babb) Revolt. Diego DeVargas commanded the city. feet in elevation, so make sure you bring reconquista of the city and soon the area was Santa Fe always features amazing plenty of water and give yourself adequate FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT repopulated with colonists from Spain, entertainment choices, besides the Lensic time to reach the peak. Once you’re there, the Portugal, France and the Meditteranean. In Performing Arts Center, the Santa Fe Opera Charlie’s Spic & Span Bakery & Café view from the top will prove more than worth 1846 General Kearny and the Army of the House is a classic destination and its summer the climb. For some lower-impact nature time, West marched into Santa Fe and declared the production schedule world renowned. In visit the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY entire state a territory of the US, with the city addition to the utmost in galleries, Meow just south of Las Vegas off I-25. Here you can The Historic Plaza Hotel in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Wolf, an artistic community and experimental go on a number of short hikes that offer mountains its capital. exhibition site continues to gain popularity for excellent opportunities for birdwatching or FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO Once an exotic travel destination, Santa Fe its singular vision and fun quotient. hunting. Dwan Light Sanctuary was indeed remote in the 19th century, but With everything Santa Fe has to offer, and This area is also home to the country’s only now represents the best the state has to offer. events happening just about every day of the United World College and the ethereal Dwan With world class art and opera scenes, week, it’s a cultural hub that can take a couple Light Sanctuary, two cultural anomalies FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT beautiful 5-star hotels that mirror the city’s of weeks for the interested visitor to fully worthy of a visit. The UWC campus is small Tome on the Range Books a modern Pueblo design aesthetic and a wide explore. That may seem like a lot of time for and insular—like the college itself—but worth range of Native and continental cuisine to one place, but remember the place really is a walkthrough if you want to know what rival even European cities like Florence and “Santa.” (August March) Hogwarts would look like if it were dropped in Santa Fe Paris, Santa Fe has a cosmopolitan, old-world northern New Mexico. The Dwan Light In the New Mexican vernacular, the state’s feel. It’s the oldest capital city in the United FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT Sanctuary lies in a circular building on the States with government buildings like the capital city, Santa Fe, is often referred to as Tecolote Cafe campus, and it’s certainly one of the most Santa. That’s probably a term of endearment, Palace of the Governors that were built during interesting stops on a Las Vegas road trip. This rendering the city as a sacred place whether the first Spanish occupation. FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY small, empty gallery space is dedicated to one has faith or not. Santa Fe has always been Cooler than its neighbor to the southwest, showcasing nothing but light and space: the symbol of everything that is authentic Albuquerque, Santa Fe is known for its Eldorado Hotel and Spa Prisms in the windows refract natural light about New Mexico, from progressive politics pleasant summers and sometimes snowy into rainbow stripes on the walls and floor, to a sense of multi-culturalism that can be winters; a large and very popular ski resort is FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO creating different works of art all through the breathtakingly different than almost any other situated just east of the city and the rest of the Meow Wolf day. Within eyeshot of the United World city in the continental US. Sangre de Cristo mountains, including College are the Montezuma Hot Springs, recreation areas in Hyde Park and the Santa Indigenous people of theTanoan and later FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT which are especially nice in colder weather. the Tewa lineage lived in the area now called Fe National Forest are just minutes away. Although they're located on the college The City Different as it is known, is also The N.M. Rail Runner a Day Tripper continues on page 30 [28] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 WEEKLY ALIBI [29] FEATURE | DAY TRIPPER

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Taos Pueblo VISIT TAOS

numerous galleries. And the area's history as Taos home to the Taos Society of Artist, and central Bounded by national forest with mountains on to the lives Mabel Dodge Luhan, D.H. practically every horizon, Taos has been a Lawrence and Ansel Adams, to name a few, destination for all walks of life for some time— mean these institutions and the creative spirit outdoor enthusiasts, art buffs, history nerds and of the place have long been world class. That's many travelers just seeking out chill vibes in not even mentioning the long history of fine the northern New Mexico enclave. It's more woodworking spearheaded by artists in the than just a destination, but home to Taos 18th and early 19th centuries, tinwork brought Pueblo, which the city itself grew up around from Mexico and worked finely by local now officially boasting the title of World artisans, and beautiful retablos, bultos, basketry Heritage Site. Taos has always felt like its own and so much more that has long been adding world with strong believers in vortexes flocking beauty to life in Taos and throughout New to its fringes right alongside skiers and Mexico. geologists. The plaza offers up a hub from Perhaps best of all, after long days of hiking, which to watch the whole wild mix mingle. rafting, learning, museum hopping, shopping, Bordering the plaza too, are kitschy New skiing—whatever it is you're into—there is the Mexican shops to seek out your new favorite ever-bustling Taos Mesa Brewing to stop into bit or bob, outfitters to prepare you for the for a beer, snack, live music and often dancing, elements if you're outward bound, artisanal as well as several nearby natural hot springs to chocolate shops, jewelry stores, and both fine rest your bones in. There is truly nowhere on and cheap dining. There's a whole lot of Earth like Taos, and that is why it attracts variety packed into Taos proper—all dropped interesting people who continually add to the into a stretch of singular natural beauty. appeal of this high desert town that despite its In addition to the World Heritage Site of small size (nearing 6,000 in population) feels Taos Pueblo—whose north facing facade of endlessly rich. (Maggie Grimason) multi-storied adobe structures is said to be one of the most photographed places in the FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT world—Taos is home to the nearby Rio Grande The Love Apple del Norte National Monument. This vast preserved land encompasses mesas, volcanic cones, Ute Mountain and gorges cut 800 feet FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY deep into the surrounding stone by the Rio The Historic Taos Inn Grande. Peppered throughout the area are petroglyphs and abandoned homesteading FAVORITE THING TO SEE/DO properties, speaking to the pull that the area Taos Pueblo has had for hundreds and thousands of years. Outdoors aren't your thing? No worries, Taos is home to the Harwood Museum of Art FAVORITE THING WE FORGOT and the Taos Art Museum, along with Hanuman Temple a

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BY AUGUST MARCH Two weeks later, Ozzy bit the head off a bat in Des Moines, Iowa; a couple of months later, Rhodes was killed in a tragic plane crash. But of course, Ozzy rocked on. His career really took off (sorry Mr. rankly, so many damn fine shows are flowing through the twisting, Rhodes) at the end of the millennium and in the aughts. He had a hit Fturning music making the arroyo called Albuquerque that I almost teevee show, sold some gold records as a solo act and reformed Black forgot about my old pal Ozzy Osbourne. Sabbath to the delight of thousands of fans who had already sold their It’s not like I’ve missed out on the dude’s legendary rocanrol antics souls for rock and roll. over the years. Why I can still remember, whippersnappers, when I sat Now it’s like almost 2019 and the latest incarnation of Lucifer is still in the general admission section of Tingley Coliseum on Jan. 7, 1982 for on the road, greeting fans with a voice for the ages and an act that the Diary of a Madman tour. Randy Rhodes rocked the lead guitar at probably won’t stop becoming both beatific and brutal until Osbourne that show and his playing blew my fucking mind—that plus Osbourne has been transported back to Hades to rule us all. opened the show with a performance of “Mr. Crowley.” “Damn good,” I sent the dude a text with some questions and he replied with great as my high school friend, Ronald Grover, who also attended the gig, but awesome brevity a few moments ago. And I followed up, too. uttered mysteriously as the organ piped the opening notes of that Anywho, get ready Alibi readers, it’s Ozzy time! satanic song.

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n case you wanna know, I am writing this Iweek’s edition of Show Up! 22 years from the day that I stopped what I was doing, here and in the United Kingdom, to show up in Nepal. One of the first things I did in Kathmandu was to pick up a small radio, so I could hear the music people in the area listened to whilst taking in views of the Himalayas, which dominate the landscape in the northern part of the country. I already had a small tape recorder and I used that to record the music I heard. Mostly it was Indian pop music, but I remember hearing “E-Bow the Letter” by R.E.M. for the first time—after I showed up in my spacious apartment in Baluwatar. I kept the tape I made of local radio stations until it fell apart last year. One time, in the midst of those same mountains at which everyone stared, stary eyed, along the Annapurna circuit, a few musical anecdotes made it into my long-term Wake Self spits it with DJ Young Native COURTESY OF THE ARTIST memory storage areas. One night, a band of Tibetan musicians showed up at the Inn I was lodged at in entrancing and fascinating, the music that be there! Amirite? 9pm • $7 in advance, $10 just the ticket to quench your post-postmodern Jomsom to smoke hashish and play their comes from home, from your heart, really does at the door • 21+. thirst. Chelsea Wolfe, a multi-instrumentalist intensely delicate sounds for the gathered matter. On that note, I say: Go out this with great powers of persuasion—and an ability guests to hear. The next day, I walked down weekend, jam the fuck out, listen to the to rock out all gothically, gloomfully and with a solemn and squeaky wheels of heaven turning, Saturday touch of folk passion and genuine the road to the mountain lodge where Jimi Fucking Tesla bitches! That’s right, a band Hendrix had shown up for a few days while churning, making the noise of creation and experimentalism thrown in for good measure, destruction all at once. And whatever you do, straight outta the ’80s, sometimes categorized will be making an appearance at Burque’s most seeking enlightenment in the river valleys and as a hair or glam band, but actually an hills. There was a sign on the door, faded by make sure you always show up. prescient palace of rocanrol on Sunday, Sept. advocate of a kind of hard rocking melange of 30. Wolfe’s oeuvre includes some stunning time, that attested to the guitarist’s presence sounds that resembles heavy metal in its and invited guests inside to take a look at Friday stuff, including the tuneage from the Album swagger if not its satanic execution—hey man Abyss (my personal favorite), like “Carrion where the dude slept. Have you ever been to a concert where the they dig Nicola Tesla and not the Prince of Flowers” and “Iron Moon.” Her newest Besides that, I spent most of my time focus was a series of competitions among folks Darkness, dudes—will be playing a gig at the recording, Hiss Spun gets all deliciously dark walking and hiking through different villages using a micophone as their primary method of ultra-comfortable lair of certain yacht-rock and certainly sludgy, by the way. Post metal, and ended up in Mustang province, a realm discourse? Of course you have and if you and Southern-fried boogie bands, Route 66 post-rock trio Russian Circles, with whom full of holy places and ancient monuments and haven’t let me make the following pop culture Casino’s Legends Theater (14500 Central Wolfe has an ongoing creative collaboration— temples. One night, while in a deep reference with regards to my own taste in the matter (to all the party people that are on my Ave. SW) on Saturday, Sept. 29. I’ve seen check out their 2016 album Guidance if you Himalayan repose, I dreamt of my mother. She everyone from Steely Dan to YES at that joint really want something new and intricately was singing a song by Judy Collins as she Bozac): “Strictly handheld is the style I go/ Never rock the mic with the pantyhose/ I strap and I must admit it’s one of my favorites in instrumental to zoom meaningfully through— climbed the trail by an ornate monastery. That town. Why? Because rawk! Really, the long- open this next-in-a-series of concerts designed was no accident. She died a few days later of on my ear goggles and I’m ready to go ...” Anyway, I hope you get the idea, because on haired fellows in Tesla have been ripping it up to cement Sister’s place as the center of lupus, at the old Lovelace Hospital on Gibson: Burque’s own rock and roll circus. 8pm • $30 Friday, Sept. 28 Launchpad (618 Central Ave. since I was in high school and the songs on a man from the US embassy showed up to get in advance at Sister • 21+. SW) presents the lauded hip-hop musical albums like Psychotic Supper and Bust A Nut do me in a helicopter in Muktinath and I went not just go away from one’s brain, in fact they home to Burque. Serio. series called Gathering of the MC’s. This deliciously musical event features appearances are imbedded there. If you’d like to suffer a Post Script Back here in town, I adjusted, moved in similar fate or just want to rock out without by some of the most notable names in Burque’s Here in Albuquerque, now settled in for just with my father and began going to shows at downtown Burque dragging notoriously at ascendant scene, including Wake Self and about two decades, I continue to be impressed the Launchpad and at the fabulous Dingo Bar. one’s heels, then you ought to show up; maybe Def-i. The surrounding areas of the hip-hop with the quality and quantity of music that I had the feeling I was going to spend the rest they’ll even do their awesome cover of Zep’s nation will be repped by notables like E-Turn comes and goes. It’s good to be home. And in of my life in El Duque and decided to make the “The Ocean!” 8pm • $35 to $68 • All-ages. best of it. I saw acts like Stereolab, The Shins, from Florida, S.O.U.L. Purpose from New fact, after this weekend is done, there are still Urge Overkill, AllUCanEat and The Drags. I York City, Jantzonia from North Dakota and hella good shows to take in whilst awaiting the taught high school for a couple of years and Colorado’s Reve Kalell. If that’s not enough of Sunday first Saturday and Sunday in October, from fine then took a job at Weekly Alibi. And so on and a sure shot for you all, check out a scratch If you crave the new, if the avant-garde is not folk oddity KBong (with local groovemasters so forth, ad infinitum, ad astra. exhibition bout featuring Burque’s DJ enough for your sonic satisfaction and you just The Riddims and DJ Buddhafunk) at And if this seems a bit awkward, it’s not. Shakedown and DJ Reflekshin. It’s all for a must know what all the au currant kids are Launchpad to ATX psych rockers Ancient It’s just a reminder that no matter where you prize, yo: there’s a $250 rap tournament and a jamming out to during these last fun but fickle River and Duke City virtuostic punks are, there is music and though the music of $100 16-bar battle happening that night. And days of democracy and beatific splendor, then, SHREWD at Sister. Those shows are both on other realms and other worlds may be because you can’t, won’t, and don’t stop, you’ll of course, Sister (407 Central Ave. NW) has Wednesday night, Oct. 3, by the way. I hope you decide to show up; I did after all. a

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MUSIC country • El Gringo • Bandalegro • noon • $0-$10 • ALL-AGES! LAUNCHPAD Launchpad's 21st Birthday Party • Concepto CALENDAR Tambor • Afro-Latin, Latin, world • Moonshine Blind • rock, country • Red Light Cameras • indie rock • Sorry Guero! • THURSDAY SEPT 27 American death groove • Carrier Waves • The • 8:30pm • 21+ LEGENDS THEATER @ ROUTE 66 CASINO Tesla • hard rock, BLUE GRASSHOPPER BREW PUB TAPROOM Austin Van hair metal • 8pm Country • country • 6:30pm • FREE • ALL-AGES! MARBLE BREWERY Marblefest • Red Light Cameras • Merican CANTEEN BREWHOUSE The Porter Draw • alt.country, Slang • Moonshine Blind • Partizani Brass Band • Tesuque Americana, bluegrass • 6pm • FREE Revolt • Big Spank • noon • $5-$20 • ALL-AGES! 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ast week both New Mexico gubernatorial the hands of underage users—then I'm inclined Lcandidates faced off in a televised debate on to sign that bill.” KRQE. When questioned about recreational Pearce interjected before the next question cannabis Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham took a was asked to say that Colorado is facing problems huge swig from her water bottle and Rep. Steve with “lessening performance” (whatever that Pearce just smirked. means), more drugged driving (a misleading The first question: “Have either of you statistic, since the only current testing method smoked pot?” Both answered they hadn't (a little will give a positive result 30 to 120 days after it irritably, I might point out). was last ingested), and “younger kids taking it.” With that out of the way, Anchor Dean He went on to describe a nameless single Staley cut to the quick and asked about the mother who supposedly moved back to New legalization of cannabis. Commenting first Mexico from “one of the states” and said to Sign up today! on medicinal cannabis, Pearce growled, “I him, “How dare you put an obstacle in was suspicious of that for many years.” front of me trying to raise my family.” He He said some close friends had sure talks to a lot of people with convinced him, though, and he'd “come “obstacles in front” of them. to terms” with it. With clear discomfort, Lujan Grisham cut in once more to he said, “Medical marijuana. Fine. We say that she has identified those will do it. There maybe should be very issues and can plan to deal more oversight.” with them better now that we He then tried to explain his bizarre know of the concerns. “To reasoning behind denying recreational minimize that as an economic driver legalization. I've mentioned it a few times, doesn't make any sense.” Classy. but it's worth remembering that back in April, Pearce told a crowd of voters that legal cannabis Have a Coke and Smile would be “one more obstacle in front of people Last week I was bombarded with links about who are struggling to get out of poverty.” It was Coca-Cola hopping on the CBD bandwagon. one of the weirdest lines of thought I've Last month Molson Coors Brewing Co. encountered. Canada (one of the largest beer producers in the I was interested to hear his rationalization this world) partnered with The Hydropothecary time around. The new answer: “When I say that Corporation to produce non-alcoholic, cannabis- Your source for we've got to cure poverty—when we've got to infused drinks. The new company they created cure mental behavior health [sic] and drug will operate independently from its parents. addiction—opioid addiction—all of those kind And US-based alcohol company cannabis news, events and opinion of merge together.” Okay, I'm following you so Constellation Brands Inc. also made headlines far, Pearce. “I do not see how putting one more last month for investing in Canadian cannabis obstacle in front of people helps them to get out producer Canopy Growth Corp. The company viewed through of poverty and get back on their feet. I really dropped $5 billion into Canopy, a number which don't.” made the market sit up and pay attention. a distinctly New Mexican lens. So there you have it. All cleared up. So while I normally just chuckle and roll past Lujan Grisham reiterated her support of a headline like “Coca-Cola says it's looking at legalization. She pointed out that it was an potential cannabis drinks business,” this time I economic boost in all the states where it's been decided to pause and consider the ramifications. implemented and “the benefit New Mexico has The brand new cannabis marketplace suffered Sign up for our new newsletter at alibi.com with the nine states that have legalized some trouble recently when the US Customs and recreational marijuana is that we can learn from Border Protection agency announced it would For more information, or to advertise, email their successes and their mistakes.” Quite permanently ban all Canadians working for or rational. investing in cannabis companies if they try to [email protected] She pointed out that she helped get medical cross the border. The confidence shown by those cannabis approved and chided Pearce for voting two alcohol companies in using the cannabis against veteran access to medical cannabis. She industry as an avenue to new revenue streams also criticized Governor Martinez for “doing implies a different strategy might be employed by everything she can to minimize access and make the entire alcohol industry—which has it difficult to obtain both a license to produce reportedly seen some troubling revenue losses in and get access as a patient.” states where recreational cannabis is legal. That She struck me as quite passionate about the vote of confidence was like a shot in the arm for question, which I like. I noticed she was hardly cannabis stocks. What effect would Coca-Cola able to contain her shocked sighs while listening have on the market? to Pearce's bizarre rhetoric. Her opponent, According to Bloomberg, the soda pop maker meanwhile, maintained a super creepy beatific is currently in talks with Canadian-based Aurora smile and stared directly into the camera while Cannabis Inc. Although they refuse to state how Lujan Grisham promised to sign any bill that serious the discussions are, Coca-Cola “protects the medical cannabis program—makes representatives did tell reporters that they are sure that patients don't lose any of their access to “closely watching the growth of non- the products that they need, deals with psychoactive CBD as an ingredient in functional workplace intoxication and public safety, deals wellness beverages around the world.” with underage consumption and prevention and It's far from a definitive announcement, but it regulates productively edibles—which can get in was enough to make Aurora's stocks jump. Me, too. a [36] WEEKLY ALIBI SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2018 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY | HOROSCOPES BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have any skills knowledge are an orchid in Madagascar that smells like at living on the edge between the light and the dark? champagne, an electric blue tarantula in the Guyana Are you curious about what the world might look like rain forest and a Western Australian grass that has a and how people would treat you if you refused to divide flavor resembling salt and vinegar potato chips. I everything up into that which helps you and that which suspect you'll be making metaphorically comparable doesn't help you? Can you imagine how it would feel if discoveries in the coming weeks, Libra: evocative you loved your life just the way it is and not wish it beauty that you've been blind to and interesting were different from what it is? Please note: People less phenomena that have been hiding in plain sight. courageous than you might prefer you to be less SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is no such thing courageous. But I hope you'll stay true to the as a plant that blooms continuously. Phases of experiment of living on the edge between the light and withering and dormancy are just as natural as phases of the dark. growth. I bring this fact to your attention to help you TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to remain poised as you go through your own period of Popbitch.com, most top-charting pop songs are in a withering followed by dormancy. You should accept minor key. In light of this fact, I encourage you to avoid life's demand that you slow down and explore the listening to pop songs for the next three weeks. In my mysteries of fallowness. You should surrender sweetly astrological opinion, it's essential that you surround to stasis and enjoy your time of rest and recharging. yourself with stimuli that don't tend to make you sad That's the best way to prepare for the new cycle of and blue, that don't influence you to interpret your growth that will begin in a few weeks. experience through a melancholic, mournful filter. To SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you were ever PRIME LOCATION DOWNTOWN ABQ accomplish the assignments that life will be sending going to win a contest that awarded you a free vacation you, you need to at least temporarily cultivate a mood to an exotic sanctuary, it would probably happen during 413/411413/411 CCentralentral AAveve NNWW of crafty optimism. the next three weeks. If a toy company would ever GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini regent Queen approach you about developing a line of action figures FORFOR SSALEALE Victoria (1819–1901) wore crotchless underwear made and kids' books based on your life, it might also be of linen. A few years ago, Britain's Museums, Libraries, sometime soon. And if you have ever had hopes of and Archives Council accorded them "national converting your adversaries into allies, or getting designated status," an official notice that means they support and backing for your good original ideas or are a national treasure. If I had the power, I would give finding unexpected inspiration to fix one of your not- your undergarments an equivalent acknowledgment. so-good habits, those opportunities are now more likely The only evidence I would need to make this bold move than they have been for some time. would be the intelligence and expressiveness with CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An 81-year-old which you are going to wield your erotic sensibilities in Capricorn man named James Harrison has donated his the coming weeks. unique blood on 1,173 occasions. Scientists have used it CANCER (June 21-July 22): I've taken a break from to make medicine that prevents Rhesus disease in approx. 8000 sq ft space socializing, my fellow Cancerian. In fact, I'm on unborn babies, thereby healing more than 2.4 million sabbatical from my regular rhythm. My goal for the kids and literally saving thousands of lives. I don't — made from two remodeled buildings — coming days is to commune with my past and review expect you to do anything nearly as remarkable. But I located between the hhistoric KimoKim Theater on Route 66, and sharing on old the story of my life. Rather than fill my brain up with the do want to let you know that the coming weeks will be brickbrick wawallll withwitth AnodyneAnodyny e anandd SiSisterster BBar.ar. latest news and celebrity gossip, I am meditating on my a favorable time to lift your generosity and compassion own deep dark mysteries. I'm mining for secrets that I to the next level. Harrison would serve well as your might be concealing from myself. In accordance with the patron saint. astrological omens, I suggest that you follow my lead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On a spring morning You might want to delve into boxes of old mementos or some years ago, a smoky aroma woke me from a deep reread e-mails from years ago. You could get in touch sleep. Peering out my bedroom window into the with people who are no longer part of your life even backyard, I saw that my trickster girlfriend Anastasia though they were once important to you. How else had built a bonfire. When I stumbled to my closet to get could you get into intimate contact with your eternal dressed, I found my clothes missing. There were no self? garments in my dresser, either. In my groggy haze, I LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here's a quote from A Map realized that my entire wardrobe had become fuel for of Misreading, a book by renowned literary critic, Anastasia's conflagration. It was too late to intervene, Harold Bloom: "Where the synecdoche of tessera made and I was still quite drowsy, so I crawled back in bed to a totality, however illusive, the metonymy of kenosis resume snoozing. A while later, I woke to find her breaks this up into discontinuous fragments." What the standing next to the bed bearing a luxurious breakfast cluck did Harold Bloom just say?! 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You're primed PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I've got three to be a champion of down-to-earth communication. teachings for you. 1) Was there a time in your past VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A data research when bad romance wounded your talent for love? Yes, company, Priceonomics, suggests that Monday is the but you now have more power to heal that wound than most productive day of the week and that October is you've ever had before. 2) Is it possible you're ready to the most productive month of the year. My research shed a semi-delicious addiction to a chaotic magic? Yes. suggests that while Capricorns tend to be the most Clarity is poised to trump melodrama. Joyous consistently productive of all the signs in the zodiac, decisiveness is primed to vanquish ingrained sadness. 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