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Editor: [email protected] ABQ Free Press Pulp News Associate Editor, News: [email protected] compiled By abq free press staff Associate Editor, Arts: [email protected] VOL II, Issue 11, June 3, 2015 New Mexico’s second-largest newspaper Smart bells glove that are activated by bringing the tips of the index finger and thumb Advertising: [email protected] Coming to a front door near you: together, The LEDs are self-canceling smart doorbells that allow you to see On Twitter: @FreeABQ and a sensor boosts brightness for who is at the door via your smart- In This Issue daytime use. Uncrate.com sells them phone and converse with the visitor, for $95 through Amazon. Editor regardless of where you are. Products Dan Vukelich like Ring, Skybell and Notifi allow Firewater (505) 345-4080. Ext. 800 NEWS you to give instructions to a delivery ABQ Free Press Pulp News...... Page person without being home. 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ensions over free-roaming horses that divided the TPlacitas community in recent years now split the APD Has Record-setting animal advocates themselves. Sniper Rifle And Exploding, Court records, legal notices and law enforce- ment reports show one-time allies separated by a Armor-piercing Ammo restraining order and allegations of horse theft and unpaid care costs. Adding to the drama are one fresh s startling as the presence of a Barrett .50-caliber rifle in the Albuquerque Police criminal case, the dismissal of others and the revival A Department’s arsenal may be, the stockpile of of another case dropped earlier this year. ammunition for the weapon raises even more At the center of the schism are activist Gary Miles questions. of Placitas Animal Rescue and Barbara Goodwin, The gun uses the same caliber bullet fired by who allowed Miles to corral and care for horses on the heavy machineguns mounted on U.S. armored property she owns along Las Huertas Creek. Details vehicles – a .50-caliber slug that can destroy a car of their contract aren’t mentioned in public records, or airplane engine with a single shot. During the but Goodwin claims she owes more than $11,000 for U.S. army’s battle with Somali insurgents in the caring for the horses. 1993 “Blackhawk Down” incident in Mogadishu, .50-caliber rounds tore through walls of buildings In April, their dispute led several blocks away from the battle zone. The Barrett has been used in some of the Barbara Goodwin to obtain a court- longest sniper kills on record. In Iraq in 2002, issued protective order a U.S. Army Ranger using an M82A1 Barrett requiring Gary Miles to stay off recorded a kill from 2,515 yards, or 1.42 miles, using the same exploding ammunition APD has in her property and at least its inventory. APD’s inventory of .50-caliber ammunition for 100 yards away from her Juan Antonio Labreche the Barrett shows it has 62 ordinary or “ball” Officers from APD’s and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office SWAT units dressed for riot-control action on March 30, 2014, the night protesters took to the streets rounds, 51 tracer rounds, 365 incendiary rounds, To recoup that expense, she placed a lien against to protest the killing of homeless camper James Boyd. APD and sheriff’s officers used teargas to clear the streets and halt the vandalism of public property. 75 so-called “black tip” rounds and 51 so-called 20 horses that were scheduled to be auctioned May “Raufoss rounds.” Bill Diven 26 at the Sandoval County Courthouse. Miles called BY PETER ST. CYR AND DAN VUKELICH Black-tip rounds are steel-core armor-piercing the $11,000 amount absurd, according to a sheriff’s At the peak of the problem in 2013, Placitas’ free-roaming horses roamed freely along N.M. 165, the main road through the village. Now, lawsuits have been rounds. “Raufoss” rounds have a dense metal deputy report filed after Miles alleged that 22 of his core surrounded by explosives. Depending on filed by advocates who once worked together to protect the horses. he Albuquerque Police Department might as well It is unclear whether all, some or none of the horses had been stolen from the Goodwin property. when they were manufactured, the core, or be called “Guns and Ammo R Us.” weapons capable of fully automatic fire in APD’s In April, their dispute led Goodwin to obtain a T penetrator, of a Raufoss round can be either An ABQ Free Press investigation found that APD inventory have been converted to semi-automatic court-issued protective order requiring Miles to stay “As of right now, there is no official case or order the livestock board to round up the horses as a depleted uranium or tungsten carbide. Both are possesses the following: fire. APD has said that was done with a batch of 29 off her property and at least 100 yards away from ongoing investigation,” said the livestock board’s threat to the already drought-stricken watershed. denser than lead. M16s it got on loan from the Department of Defense her. Neither Miles nor his attorney were present in director, William Bunce. “By the time we were called In an effort to mediate the issue, Sandoval County • More than 3,300 weapons of all types Named for the town of its Norwegian manu- (on the inventory supplied to the newspaper) and court when the protective order was issued based on in to that, the horses were in pretty good shape.” brought in the nonpartisan New Mexico First in a • Three armored vehicles facturer, Nammo, a Raufoss round is essentially which it says it has since transferred to a small Goodwin’s complaint. $23,000 effort to calm the various parties, identify • One .50-caliber sniper rifle capable of firing a bullet within a bullet. On contact with a hard police department in Oklahoma. Miles has denied guilt in various charges filed legal and other issues and to try to move toward a exploding anti-armor rounds object – armor plating, a wall or a barricade – the Meanwhile, Miles and a group of Before the transfer, one of those M16s went solution. The process generated 22 “suggestions” • More than 387,000 rounds of ammunition of explosives blast a hole, allowing the heavy-metal against him and referred questions about those and missing. supporters began their own that have produced little visible action since the all types. penetrator to continue onward. the alleged horse theft to his attorney, who had not APD failed to respond to questions regarding report was submitted to the county in June 2014. • More than 2,500 less-than-lethal rounds or The International Red Cross has expressed responded to a request for comment by the deadline roundups, moving dozens of automatic-fire capabilities before the newspaper’s for this article. Goodwin’s attorney declined to be projectiles for crowd control, including teargas, concern that use of an explosive Raufoss round horses away from roads and back deadline, but it is known the department does have against a person would constitute a war crime. interviewed. rubber and sponge bullets, smoke grenades and some capabilities. Visitors to the city’s West Side U.S. military snipers must get permission from Miles alleges that the 22 horses were stolen from into less-developed areas Sheriff’s deputies responded to barricade-defeating projectiles fired from 37 mm roadway collisions, residents or 40 mm launchers. civilian gun range routinely hear fully automatic superiors to fire Raufoss rounds. Goodwin’s property from mid-March to mid- April, weapons fire from the APD range next door. Livestock board inspectors and administrators • More than 1,300 Tasers. In answer to an inquiry from ABQ Free Press, according to an April 18 incident report taken by complained of landscaping eaten ABQ Free Press obtained the APD weapons inven- have made frequent visits to Placitas to pick up • Five H&K MP5 rifles, described by the a sheriff’s deputy at Miles’s request. On April 10, or trampled, and the local tory through a New Mexico Inspection of Public Miles said he followed a horse trailer from the horses and respond to complaints. They are simply manufacturer as fully automatic weapons conservation district tried to capable of firing 800 oundsr a minute. Records Act request filed in early 2014. APD denied property to N.M. 313 in northern Bernalillo where trying to keep all parties working within state laws, the request, forcing the newspaper to sue. two other vehicles boxed him in. Bunce said. order the livestock board to • Twenty-five silencers fitted to .223-caliber or 5.56-caliber assault rifles. Bernalillo County District Judge Alan Malott ruled “Mr. Miles stated he was wrongfully imprisoned “It certainly would be better for the people and the round up the horses in early May that the city wrongfully withheld the by these vigilantes,” the investigating officer wrote horses if everyone could get along out there, but that • More than 350 Noise and Flash Diversionary Devices, commonly called “flash-bang” inventory of its military-style weapons and equip- in his report. doesn’t seem to be the case,” he said. ment and issued an order forcing it to produce the It’s unclear if any of the horses in the trailer were The issue of free-roaming horses in Placitas began Meanwhile, Miles and a group of supporters began grenades, used in drug raids, hostage standoffs and other SWAT situations. documents. among those listed in the lien auction, although San escalating about four years ago as the animals their own roundups, moving dozens of horses away APD had claimed public knowledge of its weap- Felipe Pueblo is said to have taken possession of expanded their range and numbers. From public from roads and back into less-developed areas. A • A variety of weapons, including M16s and AR-15 assault rifles, door-breaching shotguns ons inventory would aid terrorists or criminals, an some animals they believe strayed off the pueblo land and private lands north of the community, they year ago, Miles estimated the horse population, once argument the judge rejected. with special non-ricochet disintegrating The .50-caliber Raufoss round is a bullet within a bullet. An explosive through downed or cut fences. spread into residential areas and onto neighborhood said to be as high as 140, at between 40 and 60. ammo, an AK-47 assault rifle, Walther PPKs, charge surrounding a dense metal core explodes on contact with a In her petition for the protective order, Goodwin roads and N.M. 165, the main road through Placitas. Along the way, the livestock board got involved by and a bolt-action rifle modeled on the 7-8 mm Peter St. Cyr is an independent journalist who can be hardened target, allowing the core to penetrate the breach. alleged Miles’ horses were being neglected and Sheriff’s deputies responded to roadway colli- taking possession of horses corralled by landowners, Mausers used by the German infantry in reached at [email protected]. Dan Vukelich is editor underfed. That prompted the New Mexico Livestock sions, residents complained of landscaping eaten or advertising them as stray livestock and then offer- World War II. of ABQ Free Press. He can be reached at [email protected] cont. on page 6 Board to look into the condition of the animals. trampled, and the local conservation district tried to ing them for auction. Lawsuits by the Wild Horse cont. on page 14 PAGE 6 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS ANALYSIS/COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 7 Obama Cuts the Flow of Military Weapons N.M. Gay Rights Attorney Exploring Transgender By Peter St. Cyr and Dan Vukelich Predicts Win in Supreme Court Relations in Pattaya BY MAUREEN A. SANDERS resident Barack Obama has ordered apd weapons, PAGE 5 Pan end to the federal transfer of BY EFRAIN VILLA battlefield weaponry to police depart- n a few weeks, will stick with his beliefs that same-sex APD spokeswoman Celina Espinoza he sight of his “Hey,” I said to him. “I think your Thai the U.S. Supreme couples should not be demeaned by ments, saying the weapons broaden said the department has a legitimate I round frame friend is a...” Court will issue second-class status and that children T the gap between police and the people use for such ammunition to “over- lurching atop the “I know, and I don’t care,” he said. decisions on two are perhaps negatively impacted if their they are supposed to protect. come heavily fortified obstacles and bar stool reminded “Surgeons here are amazing. A gynecol- same-sex marriage parents aren’t allowed to marry. Albuquerque Police Chief Gorden to disable heavy equipment.” me of a golf ball ogist can’t tell the difference.” issues. Here are the Kennedy also knows the legal chaos Eden said APD “will abide by what- She pointed to the 2004 rampage balanced on a tee. “Who needs gods when there are questions the high resulting from a “no” vote would be ever policies are put in place” at the in Granby, Colo., by a heavily armed His loud snoring surgeons, I suppose.” court will address. partly his doing. He was the swing vote federal level, but added the new ban man in an armored bulldozer whose could be heard over “Never blaspheme in front of me!” Number 1: Does in the Windsor decision two years ago “won’t affect us because, in looking at vehicle was impervious to all but the the music, while I chuckled, thinking he was being the 14th Amendment of the U.S. when the court ruled that the federal the list, I don’t think we have any of most powerful weaponry local law glowing bands of club lights zigged and facetious, but then I noticed the glower Constitution require a state to license government had to recognize same-sex those items.” enforcement could throw at it. zagged on the soaked shirt clinging to on his face and realized he was serious. a marriage between two people of the marriages as valid in the state where That appears not to be the case. It is not clear from the APD invento- his undulating belly. “Sorry,” I said. “I didn’t peg you for a same sex? In other words, can the they took place. APD’s 50-caliber Barrett rifle is of a ry provided to ABQ Free Press which Suddenly, he jerked awake and religious man.” justices decide that every state in the Federal courts across the country caliber that puts it on Obama’s pro- kind of Raufoss penetrators the pounded his meaty paws on the bar for The girl, sensing trouble, placed one nation must allow same-sex marriages? have struck down bans on same-sex department has. Espinoza said APD balance. hand on his shoulder, and the other hibited weapons list. Going forward, Number 2: Does the 14th Amendment marriage on federal constitutional did not get its Raufoss ammunition “Humpty Dumpty’s gonna have a came to rest delicately on her ultra-com- APD’s armored vehicles are also on require a state to recognize a marriage from the U.S. Defense Department, grounds based on his decision in great fall,” I thought, watching rivulets of pressed cleavage, which was flanked by the list of disallowed equipment. between two people of the same sex Windsor. Kennedy would have to ask Under Obama’s orders, police will Oleg Zabielin but she did not say where it came sweat stream from his bald head down two spectacular, glistening breasts. “You from. when their marriage was lawfully himself : What is the status of all those be required to get civilian approval The .50-caliber Barrett rifle is a favorite among military snipers. his puffy cheeks and onto his collar. no fight,” she said. The company making the Raufoss licensed and performed out of state? If marriages in states where state statutes from their local governments for fu- “Are you OK?” I asked. “OK, sugar,” he told her. “I’m a Texan stopped manufacturing depleted a same-sex married couple from New banned same-sex marriages? Without looking my way, the stranger lover, not a fighter.” ture equipment transfers and explain high-caliber weapons in our local Albuquerque Democrat, said uranium penetrators in 2001 out of Mexico moves to Ohio, does Ohio, Question 2 becomes important only if hiccuped and grunted, “I’ve got yellow She tossed her hair back with a why they need such equipment. They police departments. through a spokesman that battlefield concern for the health of its workers. which bans same-sex marriages, have the court says “no” to Question 1. New fever!” smooth whip of her head, then licked won’t be required to return military “As we move away from a mili- weaponry “rarely has a place in Alpha radiation from depleted ura- to treat the couple as married? Mexico already grants marriage equality I was not sure what the symptoms her lips and trained her stare on his equipment they now have on loan. tarized local police force, the more community-oriented policing.” nium particles cannot penetrate the Based on previous decisions, Justices to same-sex couples based on the state of yellow fever were, but the man was droopy eyes. “You want black cock U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, successful we will be in restoring trust “Reining in the [federal weapons skin and are harmless outside the Breyer, Kagan, Ginsberg and Sotomayor Constitution, so married couples living in definitely exhibiting signs of a common now?” she asked. an Albuquerque Democrat, said, between the police and the public they transfer] program is a strong step body, but they can cause lung cancer are generally viewed as “yes” votes on New Mexico would not be affected by a affliction in Western tourists visiting “But you’re Asian!” he laughed. “That’s “There is no place for tactical armored have sworn to protect,” she said. toward restoring the way a community or kidney failure if ingested. If used both questions. Justices Alito, Thomas, “no” answer to Question 1. Thailand: drunkenness. like advertising a worm as a python. Roberts, and Scalia are viewed as “no” vehicles, weaponized aircraft, and U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, also an views its police department – and how against a hardened target, depleted But if a married same-sex New Mexico “I think you’re just tipsy,” I said. “Yellow Lucky for you I’m not picky.” votes. Justice Kennedy is viewed as couple moved to Ohio, would Ohio the police view their role in a commu- uranium ammunition can catch fire fever doesn’t exist in Thailand.” Not understanding the insult, she the swing vote because he has written have to recognize the marriage? Only nity,” the spokesman said. “This is part and produce radioactive smoke. He steadied himself, took a swig of smiled and patiently waited for him to several opinions protecting LGBT rights. if the Supreme Court answers “yes” to of what is at the heart of the issue in The U.S. military conducted Chang Beer, and slowly turned my way gulp down the remnants of his beer. The 14th Amendment prohibits a state Question 2. Historically, states generally Albuquerque, Ferguson, and too many research into use of depleted-urani- to ask, “Are you a dumb ass?” When he was finished, he reached from depriving any person “of life, liberty, recognize marriages that were legal in um rounds in light-infantry weapons I didn’t answer. over the bar and tried to grab the girl’s other communities where citizens have or property, without due process of law.” the state where the marriage occurred. in the 1980s, but abandoned the idea “Yellow fever,” he continued. “I’m buttocks, but she easily dodged him and clashed with police.” It guarantees the equal protection of the My prediction on Question 2: “Yes” because of the danger to soldiers addicted to the fine, yellow ass here. nervously asked him the same question. Peter Simonson, executive director laws to every person within its jurisdiction. with a 6-3 vote. I think Chief Justice posed by exhaust gasses coming Pattaya is heaven.” “If you ask me that again, I’ll kick your of the American Civil Liberties Union Those in favor of same-sex marriages John Roberts will swing to the “yes” from the weapons’ chamber upon It is either heaven or hell, depending ass,” he growled, spraying spittle on her of New Mexico, has long been a critic argue that the due process and equal column on this one and join the five discharge. on who you ask. Pattaya is famous for breasts. of APD’s use of force and its reliance protection guarantees in the U.S. Con- I predict will vote “yes” on Question its beautiful beaches and infamous for The girl’s smile quickly faded. She on military-style weapons. – Dan Vukelich stitution require the court to rule that all 1. Roberts is in favor of allowing the its international commercialization of stood up, revealing the taut sinews of “APD’s weapon inventory, obtained states must allow same-sex marriages, democratic process to play out in the every sexual depravity imaginable. her broad shoulders and toned biceps. by a public records lawsuit, reveals because being able to marry the person states (which is why I put him in the “This place is crazy,” I told him. “I Scowling at him, she walked to the weapons in their arsenal that the A federal judge has approved the you choose is a fundamental right. “no” column on Question 1), but I think just left a ping-pong show. It was like a shelf behind her, grabbed a bottle, President considers inappropriate or City of Albuquerque’s agreement Opponents argue that federal courts he’ll find it difficult to treat the state vaginal Cirque du Soleil but also pretty and tapped it menacingly on her palm. questionable for domestic police use,” with the U.S. Department of should not decide issues related recognition question any differently from sad. The girls smoke cigars, blow darts, Glass weapon in hand, she walked back Simonson said. Justice on a plan to reform APD’s to same-sex marriages – marriage how the Supreme Court treated the and peel bananas with their...” slowly, never taking her eyes off him. “It should concern community pattern of unconstitutional use of questions should be decided by state federal recognition question in Windsor, “I know what a ping-pong show is,” “Uh, oh,” I said. “All the king’s men will members that APD reports that it has excessive force and predisposition legislatures and voters and maybe the even though he was in the minority in he said. “But I didn’t come here just to not put you together again.” a .50-caliber sniper rifle – one of the toward high-power weapons. The state courts. The Supreme Court itself Windsor. watch.” Panicked, he scrambled to escape but most powerful military grade rifles department has not standardized its said in 1972 that a claim of a right to So this summer, 5-4 and 6-3 aren’t He motioned for one of the girls flopped on the floor at my feet. ever made,” he said. “APD should 878-officer force’s sidearms to 9 mm same-sex marriage does not raise a baseball scores but are serious votes behind the bar to join him. She Too late, I realized she was now com- seriously consider what kind of Glocks, a promise it made more than substantial federal question. on issues affecting tens of thousands of approached and leaned over, almost ing straight at me. She picked up the message they send to the community a year ago. APD says problems with My prediction on the first question: real people across America. Let’s hope touching her nose to his. Theatrically bottle, and I braced myself for impact. by stockpiling these weapons of war.” holsters, then with gun availability “Yes,” 5-4 with Justice Kennedy voting we get some definitive answers and not fluttering impossibly long, sparkling Moments later I opened my eyes, “Towns don’t need tanks, and are to blame. in favor of mandating same-sex mar- have to go into extra innings. eyelashes, she murmured, “I no speak relieved I was unharmed. The peeved police departments shouldn’t treat riage. He will be troubled by the result English, honey.” beauty towered above me, holding the “Good,” he said. “I don’t want you to bottle inches from my face. Once the their communities like occupied war because marriage has been defined Maureen A. Sanders is an attorney and as being between a man and a woman speak.” label came into focus, I could make out zones,” Simonson said. “Further former University of New Mexico law for “millennia” and “unforeseen conse- A look of confusion crinkled the many a black rooster on the decal and above militarization of police only widens For a complete list of professor who argued the gay marriage quences” may result from the allowing layers of makeup plastered on her it, the stylized font read: “Black Cock the gulf of trust between police and APD’s weapons, ammunition, issue successfully before the New Mexico of same-sex marriages. He ultimately Supreme Court. angular face and, for a moment, her Whiskey.” the communities they serve and riot-control gear and military squared jawline betrayed the femininity fosters an “us-versus-them” mindset equipment, go to freeabq.com she had so carefully crafted. Reach Efrain Villa through his website, that makes everyone less safe.” Joe Monahan’s column will return next issue. PAGE 8 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS Columns/OPINION NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 9 Juneteenth, Trans March Police Bean-bag Shooting, Stomping Former Councilor Says APD Intimidation Goes Back Decades And Pride Day Event Set Of Dead Man Horrifies Viewers BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI BY Sayrah NAMASTÉ BY DAN KLEIN he man considered to be the father of civil- to take care of you politically. We’re going to Tian police oversight in Albuquerque said he tarnish you, and we’re going to do what we ere are some tions this year focus on freedom from was at the doctor’s office when I visible under debris. Three bean bag is sickened by the tableau that has played out can to destroy you.’” coming events of police violence, following police killings of noticed an old friend, a retired Albu- rounds are fired into Lusian’s face and H I between the Albuquerque Police Department Who made the decision? interest to grassroots African Americans and people of color in querque police captain. eyes, destroying his eye sockets. Still and Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari activists or anyone Ferguson, Mo., New York City, Baltimore, After we exchanged pleasantries, he no response from Lusian. Then a New Brandenburg. Like many in the community, Dinelli wants interested in social Pasco, Wash., and so many others. (I am asked me: Did you see the video of the Mexico State Police SWAT officer “flicks” APD’s conduct threatens to undermine to know who made the decision to go after justice in Albuquer- involved in this event.) SWAT call that KRQE released? Lusian’s eyes with no response and and destroy our criminal justice system, said Brandenburg. He thinks he knows. Since when do we use deadly force to then stomps on his groin. No response. que: Locally, Black Men in Motion and Pete Dinelli, who as a city councilor in 1987 “Who made the decision to do this?” Dinelli see if a suspect is playing dead? Lusian had been dead for hours. Learn Your Rights: (un)Occupy Albuquerque invite you to a sponsored and passed the city’s first police asked. “I think that [APD] Chief [Gorden] Olé New Mexico Is anyone in charge at APD? free “Black Lives Matter” film at 8 p.m. oversight system. Eden, in all likelihood is the one that probably hosts a “Fair Work Week” event with I had seen the video, and it disturbed Friday, June 12, at Yale Park at the Why abuse the body Dinelli, who also has served as chief deputy brought it [the case against Brandenburg] to legislators, about creating an economy me as much as it did my friend. The corner of Central and Harvard on the district attorney and the city’s chief public the attention of [Albuquerque Chief Adminis- in Albuquerque that works for everyone. UNM campus. There will be free popcorn video is from March 21, 2014. It is of the of someone who was safety officer and was an unsuccessful mayoral trative Officer] Rob Perry and to the attention A “Fair Work Week” includes earned and discussions about the local move- APD SWAT team (plus one New Mexico clearly deceased? of the mayor. State Police SWAT member), approach- candidate in 2013, said the rot in the upper sick days, predictable scheduling and ment against police violence. More info at “I think this administration intentionally full-time employment. Refreshments will ing Dale Lusian, who was suspected of Questioned later, the SWAT team echelons at APD is so extensive that only the unoccupyabq.org. Liz Lopez submitted it [the case against Brandenburg] to be served. Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m. at burglary and of shooting an APD canine stated they thought Lusian was playing complete removal of the department’s com- Free Movie on Immigrant Rights: Pete Dinelli, a veteran of Albuquerque politics, said he was threatened by a former APD chief for the AG’s Office to get her removed. There was Los Volcanes Senior Center, 6500 Los five hours earlier. dead. That’s why they shot the bean bag mand structure can save it. El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos and introducing in 1987 the ordinance to require civilian oversight of APD. The former chief involved a coordinated effort. Can I prove that? No. But Volcanes Rd. N.W. Every adult citizen of Albuquerque rounds into his face. (Bean bag rounds APD’s culture of retaliating against critics Encuentro will host a free showing of denied the allegation and said Dinelli was playing politics. I think my knowledge of City Hall is sufficient Marching for Transgender Rights: the award-winning film, “The Hand that should watch this video. It’s on KRQE’s shot at the head are considered deadly goes back at least to the 1980s, Dinelli said, The Transgender Resource Center of website. It’s important to note that this force). Lusian shot the canine hours when police officers spied on public officials enough to know what happened.” Feeds,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at [U.S.] Department of Justice, you need a complete APD did not respond to a list of questions New Mexico will hold a “Trans March” the Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave N.E. event occurred five days after James earlier. Therefore, there was no immedi- and prominent citizens. Dinelli said he was threat- Boyd was killed by APD in the Sandia ate threat. Using the SWAT team’s own housecleaning. There is a culture that can only be emailed to the department by ABQ Free Press asking at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 11; it starts The film is about immigrant workers in a ened by the then-chief of police in 1987 for daring to foothills. The SWAT actions are very reasoning, was deadly force appropriate broken once the disinfectant has been applied,” who made the decision to send the Brandenburg at the resource center, 149 Jackson St. café in New York City who get together sponsor legislation to create the Office of Indepen- similar. four hours later? Dinelli told ABQ Free Press. case to the AG’s Office. N.E., and proceeds to Morningside Park, and risk deportation to fight back against dent Council to examine complaints against police. KRQE’s reporter, Tina Jensen, noted The same “playing dead” reason was “You have to have somebody to grow a pair, Eden and “Rob Perry do not want the [Boyd] case where the marchers will join in a candle- their unjust labor conditions, form an Drastic action is needed today, he said. that for months after the Lusian event, used by the SWAT team member for somebody that is going to go in and clean house. to go to trial,” Dinelli said. “I think their incompe- light vigil at 7 p.m. independent union and team up with “To ferret out this culture of violence found by the “Trans March” is a civil rights march to APD command staff denied that any stomping on Lusian’s groin. Why didn’t I think the chief, the deputies, the commanders tence is going to be revealed. You’ve got a chief that Occupy Wall Street activists to take raise awareness of the discrimination and video existed. After KRQE filed a public the SWAT team just cuff Lusian? Why and the lieutenants all need to be removed. I really I think made a very serious miscalculation and a over the restaurant. Watch the trailer at violence that transgender and non-gen- records lawsuit, APD released the abuse the body of someone who was believe you almost need to start from scratch. serious mistake with his comments after the Boyd guildcinema.com der-conforming people face in their daily video to the TV station. Why would clearly deceased? It’s Personal “Unless you have someone who is willing to make shooting [that the shooting was justified]. I think it is The lives. The goal is also to foster commu- Stop N.M. Nuke Waste Dumping: APD command deny this video existed? The same question can be asked of those decisions, in particular a mayor that is going to fight against nuclear waste dumping con- Pete Dinelli’s history with the Albuquerque Police pretty likely that Eden is going to be called to testify nity and pride in the Trans community Look at the aftermath of releasing the the Boyd shooting. Why did APD SWAT tinues. Learn about the Waste Isolation Department goes back decades, starting with show some leadership, it is never going to happen,” at trial.” and to show solidarity with other trans Boyd video, and you can see that APD shoot Boyd numerous times with bean Pilot Plant, which holds high-level nuclear his father, who was mentally ill and suffered from Dinelli said. “He [Mayor Richard Berry] has been “This is using a law enforcement agenda to further marches being held across the U.S. command probably thought this video bag rounds and have the canine bite waste in Southern New Mexico. The post-traumatic stress disorder. asleep at the wheel for six years.” a political agenda,” Dinelli said. Pride Day would further outrage the citizens. him – after he was grievously wounded LBGTQ and Family Pride: event is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, at Dinelli wonders what would have happened if What galls Dinelli is the alleged political decision is Saturday, June 13. Join the Anti-Cap- The video shows a heavily armed, and pleading for them to stop? the South West Organizing Project, 211 police 50 years ago reacted as they do today. Many behind the now-discredited APD witness intimida- italist/Anti-Colonial Bloc by marching in gas-masked APD SWAT team moving in Have our SWAT teams been trained to Some history 10th St. S.W. Sylvianna Diaz d’Ouville, of the 28 people who have died at the hands of tion and bribery case against Brandenburg. New the Pride Day parade, which forms up to secure Lusian, who was suspected of believe every incident is Iwo Jima 1945 Dinelli cited instances in the 1980s where the de- Don Hancock and City Councilor Rey APD officers in the past five years suffered from Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas said in a at 9 a.m. at the UNM parking lot at the burglarizing a business. When an APD and every suspect is a fanatic? mental illnesses. partment tried to intimidate its critics or opponents. Garduño will give their perspectives May 14 report that there was no evidence to support corner of Girard and Central. The bloc canine approached him, he shot the If Lusian HAD been alive, the bean Dinelli’s father was a disabled veteran with The 1987 decision to push for an independent on WIPP. Hancock, of the Southwest APD’s case against Brandenburg. He also said the has marched each year. This year’s dog. APD SWAT then was called to take bag rounds could have killed him, and what then was called “shell shock.” His father had counsel to oversee APD came about, in part, because Research and Information Center, will case against Brandenburg was politically motivated theme is spotlighting the murder of queer over the scene. the groin stomp would be considered psychotic episodes, and sometimes police were of the actions of APD’s Intelligence Unit, which give an update on what has happened at and hinted that it was in retaliation for her decision and trans people by police. During the next four hours, the SWAT brutality. What then? Would we have called to his home to calm him down. spied on and kept files throughout the early 1980s the facility near Carlsbad since last year’s team launched a massive amount of tear more officers on trial? to charge two APD officers with murder for the After the parade, Young Women United Dinelli remembered one time when he was 10 or on politicians, lawyers, judges and other prominent dangerous incident when 22 workers gas and flash bangs into the single-wide Now the saddest part of this story. fatal shooting in the Sandia Mountains of homeless hosts the 5th annual Pride Family Picnic 12, two officers came to his home to talk his dad citizens, Dinelli said. APD eventually burned the were contaminated and it was temporarily trailer Lusian was hiding in, eliciting no Nothing will change at APD. The video camper James Boyd. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Morningside Park, down. One stood on either side of his dad that day, files rather than reveal what was in them, despite a shut down. Dinner will be served and will response. SWAT deployed an armored APD command denied existed did on the corner of Morningside and Zuni and one said something like, “If you don’t calm court order to turn them over. S.E. This free, non-corporate sponsored be donations accepted. vehicle, which tore the trailer in half, exist, yet no one is being disciplined down, we’ll have to take you in,” Dinelli recalled. Then there was the infamous, though somewhat picnic is described by organizers as a Tell the EPA What You Think About exposing Lusian. The vehicle operator for obstructing KRQE’s proper use of “I can’t help but think what would have happened childish, “black rose” caper in 1987 where two APD community-led effort to celebrate the WIPP: The Environmental Protection told the SWAT commander that he could the New Mexico Inspection of Public Beat officers speak out on what back then if you had police officers who were officers left a black rose on the Roundhouse desk of strength and resiliency of LGBTQ families Agency is coming to New Mexico see Lusian and that his gaze was fixed. Records Act. reacting to the mentally ill as they do today,” Dinelli APD’s woes are doing to morale. then-state Rep. Cisco McSorley, who had helped kill and all that the word “family” encompass- to recertify the WIPP nuclear dump. Not satisfied that Lusian was dead, New Mexico State Police Chief Kas- said. “You have a department that does not know See story on Page 20. a proposed police officer’s bill of rights. The officers es, which includes communities-chosen Activists from Citizens Against Radio- SWAT then deployed a Stinger Grenade setas is opening an investigation into how to handle the mentally ill. These officers need also left a cartoon-like drawing of a man with a knife families, intergenerational families, active Dumping and other anti-nuclear (containing tear gas and rubber pellets). his officer’s groin stomp, but APD Chief to be trained on how to deal with the mentally ill.” co-parenting, given familia, etc. The waste organizations want the EPA to hear Still no response. Gorden Eden is silent. His spokesman, Dinelli said he gets sick when he hears people in his back and the message, “I wanted to thank you event will offer a child-friendly, sub- from those who want to shut WIPP down. Hours after SWAT began attacking the Tanner Tixier, told KRQE, “This is a say that family members of the mentally ill need to “It goes to the core of our criminal justice system. for all of your help.” stance-free space as another contribution There are two EPA sessions in Albu- trailer, the SWAT commander decided nonstory.” better control their relatives. Politics should never enter into a decision to The officers were disciplined and given time off, to the great pride celebrations happening querque for the public to offer testimony: it was time to approach. This is where Watch the video, read the report, and “When you have a mother of small children that prosecute,” Dinelli said. “We are supposed to be a according to newspaper articles at the time. in Burque, the group says. 1-4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, the video begins. The video shows four decide for yourself if this is a “non-story.” cannot control their spouse who is having a severe democracy, a system of laws and not of men. As a And then there was what Dinelli considered a SWAT officers, with gas masks, ap- We have a link to the video on our Celebrate the End of U.S. Slavery: June 17, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 psychotic problem that becomes violent, you really former prosecutor, that alarms me immensely. That serious threat. Dinelli told ABQ Free Press he was proaching the destroyed trailer. Standing website, freeabq.com. Search on the Juneteenth, commemorating the ending Woodward Pl. N.E. can’t expect that person to control [their spouse],” is an affront to our criminal justice system, when threatened in February 1987 by then-Police Chief at the opening of the trailer, within feet word “stomping.” of slavery in the United States, was start- he added. you have a police department that feels, ‘OK, you’re Sam Baca. The alleged threat came in the form of ed in 1865 and is still celebrated every Sayrah Namasté is an organizer with the of Lusian, a SWAT team member begins “At the bare minimum, we have to get the police a phone call to Dinelli’s Uptown-area home. Baca firing bean bag rounds at Lusian’s face. going to go after one of our officers, we’re going June, especially by African American American Friends Service Committee in Dan Klein is a retired Albuquerque sufficient training to handle those situations.” This was the only part of Lusian communities. Many Juneteenth celebra- Albuquerque. police officer. cont. on page 13 PAGE 10 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS ANALYSIS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 11 ABQ Couple Bore Witness to Nepali Quake Trans Pacific Pact: Good for Nike, Not so Good for the Rest of Us

BY DEDE FELDMAN BY ROBERT REICH

t about noon on April 25, David Stryker and Lee Economic Research. The village ast month, President or labor standards, for any lost profits due to AReynis of Alameda were just crossing the border they had just passed through LObama chose Nike head- those standards. from Nepal into the Tibet Autonomous Region, now was the scene of as many as 600 quarters in Oregon to deliver But there’s nothing in the deal to protect the a defense of his proposed a part of China. deaths. The mountain simply incomes of Americans. Trans-Pacific Partnership. We know that when Americans displaced from Minutes before, they had walked through the collapsed in on the high-rise It was an odd choice of manufacturing jobs join the glut of Americans mountain town of Kodari, crossed the Friendship buildings that made up the town. venue. competing for jobs that can’t be replaced by Bridge between the two countries and they were After the initial tremors, boul- Nike isn’t the solution lower-wage workers abroad – personal service handing their passports over to the notoriously ders, trees and debris plummeted to the problem of stagnant jobs in retail, restaurant, hotel, hospital, child restrictive Chinese authorities. down both sides of the gorge, wages in America. Nike is the problem. care, and elder care – all lower-skilled workers But then the building, perched on the side of a sometimes ricocheting off the It’s true that over the past two years, Nike has face downward pressure on wages. deep gorge, began to shake. The computers started other side toward the flat concrete added 2,000 good-paying professional jobs at Jobs being lost to imports pay Americans to rumble and people were shouting, recalled basketball court that became their its Oregon headquarters, fulfilling the require- higher wages than the jobs left behind. Govern- Stryker, an Albuquerque infectious disease doctor. home for the next five days; there, ments of a controversial tax break it wrangled ment data show wages in import-competing “People ran this way and that but there wasn’t much they were cut off from commu- from the state legislature. That’s good for Nike’s industries (e.g., manufacturing jobs) beat those of anywhere to go.” nication with the outside world new design, research and marketing employees. in exporting industries overall. “It was complete pandemonium,” Reynis said. and guarded by soldiers from the Just before the president spoke, Nike an- Without a higher minimum wage, an expanded “The shaking continued every two or three minutes. Chinese army. nounced that if the Trans Pacific Partnership support this trade deal. Earned Income Tax Credit, affordable higher People were terrorized.” Below, they could see the were enacted, Nike would “accelerate development He should be angry at Republicans who haven’t education, and a world-class system of job retraining The magnitude 7.8 Nepal earthquake had just devastated Nepali town of Kodari. of new advanced manufacturing methods and supported American workers. Their obduracy has – financed by higher taxes on the wealthy winners struck, triggering landslides, building collapses, and Looking up, they could not even a domestic supply chain to support U.S. based worsened the potential impact of the deal. in the American economy – most Americans will killing more than 8,000 in the mountainous country see the top of the mountains. manufacturing,” thereby creating as many as 10,000 Congressional Republicans have refused to raise continue to experience stagnant or declining wages. of 28 million. “Think of the Taos Gorge times more American jobs. the minimum wage (whose inflation-adjusted value “We were extraordinarily lucky,” said Lee Reynis, ten,” Reynis said. But that would still be only a tiny fraction of is now almost 25 percent lower than it was in 1968), a UNM economist with the Bureau of Business and Stryker and Reynis are veteran Nike’s global workforce. While Nike makes some expand unemployment benefits, invest in job train- Trans Pacific Partnership … would trekkers and this was their shoe components in the United States, it hasn’t ing, enlarge the Earned Income Tax Credit, improve lock us into an expanded version third trip to Nepal. Before assembled shoes here since 1984. David Stryker the nation’s infrastructure, or expand access to the earthquake they visited of the very policies that have public higher education. their daughter Kate and her David Stryker and Lee Reynis, veteran trekkers, in a happy moment during their April trip to Nepal and Tibet. They’ve embraced budget austerity that has failed most Americans for the husband Lucas, videogra- Most of Nike’s products are made slowed job and wage growth. And they’ve contin- past 20 years. phers stationed outside of by 990,000 workers in low-wage and then sent onward to Lhasa, their original ued to push “trickle-down” economics – keeping tax Kathmandu to make a film about the impacts destination. countries whose abysmal working rates low for America’s richest, protecting their tax that a new road from India to China will have “I was impressed that they had an interest in keep- conditions have made Nike a loopholes, and fighting off any attempt to raise taxes Instead, the Trans Pacific Trade Partnership – on remote Nepalese villages. ing us from further harm,” said Stryker, “even if it symbol of global sweatshop labor on wealthy inheritances. which includes 12 nations, including Vietnam, but In the week before the earthquake they visited was at the expense of our liberty. We really didn’t would be open for every nation to join – would lock the scenic area around Langtang, a national know what was going on.” us into an expanded version of the very policies that Americans made only 1 percent of the value of Nike is a global corporation with park, walking from town to town, monastery Later, the Chinese led the Strykers and their group have failed most Americans for the past 20 years. Nike products that generated Nike’s $27.8 billion to monastery. The area is the scene of frequent into Tibet on foot over impassable roads for five no particular loyalty or connection No doubt Nike is supporting the TPP. It would revenue last year. And Nike is moving ever more of avalanches, even before the earthquake, and it or six miles. The trip was delayed at the nearly allow Nike to import its Vietnamese and Malaysian- its production abroad. Last year, a third of Nike’s to the United States. Its loyalty is was devastated in the recent disaster. deserted village of Zhangmu while bodies were made goods more cheaply. But don’t expect those remaining 13,922 American production workers to its global shareholders “I love the mountains. Nepal is a spiritual brought out from the rubble. Finally, the group, savings to translate into lower prices for American David Stryker place, and I like the pace of being a tourist on were laid off. consumers. As it is, Nike spends less than $10 for along with other refugees, was loaded into a convoy Most of Nike’s products are made by 990,000 The village of Kodari, Nepal, seen through the ever-present mist, was hit by the foot, rather than in a car. Gasoline is not part of Now they – and the president – want a huge trade every pair of $100-plus shoes it sells in the United of small buses that drove much of the night across workers in low-wage countries whose abysmal April 25 earthquake minutes after David Stryker and Lee Reynis of Alameda passed the equation,” Stryker said. In fact, the lack of agreement that protects corporate investors but States. the countryside to a refugee camp that had been set working conditions have made Nike a symbol of through it. As many as 600 people died there. roads and other gasoline-related infrastructure will lead to even more off-shoring of low-skilled Needless to say, the TPP wouldn’t require Nike to up five days earlier. global sweatshop labor. in Nepal is slowing relief efforts. American jobs. pay its Vietnamese workers more. Nike’s workers The refugee camp comprised tents laid out in As wages have risen in China, Nike has switched When Stryker and Reynis were on the border The Trans Pacific Trade Partnership’s investor are not paid enough to buy the shoes they make a grid pattern and capable of housing 5,000. The most of its production to Vietnam where wages are they had just left their adult children in Kath- protections will make it safer for firms to relocate much less buy U.S. exported goods. Strykers expected to be there two days but they got less than 60 cents an hour. Almost 340,000 workers mandu and joined up with a small group tour abroad – the Cato Institute describes such protec- Nike may be the perfect example of life under transportation out the next day and were allowed to cut and assemble Nike products there. headed to Lhasa, Tibet. The group planned to tions as “lowering the risk premium” on offshoring TPP, but that is not a future many Americans would resume their tour to Lhasa. In other words, Nike is a global corporation with visit Tibetan monasteries and tour the country- – thereby reducing corporate incentives to keep jobs choose. “I was impressed with the scale of their relief no particular loyalty or connection to the United side in a bus. in America and upgrade the skills of Americans. operations,” Stryker said. “They had some internal States. Its loyalty is to its global shareholders. Rice gruel is not usually on the menu during Those same investor protections will allow global Robert B. Reich, chancellor’s professor of public policy communication problems, but they were clearing de- I’m not faulting Nike. Nike is only playing by the these tours, but on the basketball court where corporations to sue the United States or any other at the University of California at Berkeley and senior bris off roads, and passing out food in an organized rules. the group was stranded, Chinese soldiers country that raises its health, safety, environmental, fellow at the Blum Center for Developing Economies, way.” I’m faulting the rules. was secretary of labor in the Clinton administration. stationed in the nearby border garrison served The Tibetan relief operations were later showcased In case you hadn’t noticed, America has a huge Time magazine named him one of the 10 most effective it up out of big cauldrons. For five days the by the Chinese Xinhua news agency as an example and growing problem of inequality. Most Americans cabinet secretaries of the 20th century. He has written travelers slept in any vehicle that had not been of “the warmth of the motherland’s great family and are earning no more than the typical American TPP Heads to the House 13 books, including the bestsellers “Aftershock” and destroyed, enduring rain, more rain and after- the advantages of a socialist system.” Tibet has been earned 30 years ago, adjusted for inflation – even The Senate passed the fast-track bill in late May to “The Work of Nations.” His latest, “Beyond Outrage,” shocks. Often the army would blow whistles occupied by China since the 1950s. though the U.S. economy is almost twice as large as allow only an up-or-down vote for trade deals like is now out in paperback. He is also a founding editor of David Stryker and line up their group during the day. it was then. the TPP, but an unusual coalition of Tea Partiers the American Prospect magazine and chairman of Com- After a few days without any communications Dede Feldman is a former state senator and author Since then, almost all of the economic gains have The Chinese response on the Tibetan side of the Nepal-Tibet border was rapid and progressives in the House of Representatives mon Cause. His film, “Inequality for All,” is available on construction of a tent city that could hold 5,000 people. David Stryker’s solar charger or apparent plan, Stryker said they were told of the book, “Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, gone to the top. is likely to block both the fast-track bill and the TPP. Netflix, iTunes, DVD and On Demand. is visible on the roof of their tent on the right. they would be led up a Tibetan road to safety Suits and Citizens.” The president is angry at Democrats who won’t His blog is robertreich.org PAGE 12 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS OPINION NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 13 Letters Or they go to jail, where the people are $$ Man Reads Paper, DINELLI, PAGE 9 signs to a bunch of idiots who are no less allegedly asked Dinelli to withdraw didn’t oppose the appointment of an To freeabq.com: base than the worst criminal in there on any the independent counsel legislation, independent counsel so long as the Looks like Albuquerque is going to start given day. … Beats Red-light Ticket Dinelli said. person wasn’t a political appointee — ayallik10 building China style “ghost cities.” Read By abq free press staff “I recall receiving a call from then- and had the proper legal background. up on the China “ghost cities” and how To freeabq.com: Collins running the light. The case was Chief Sam Baca,” Dinelli said. “He they are about to collapse their building reddie Collins knows how to beat a Yes! Well explained and tragically true. red-light camera ticket in Rio Rancho: dismissed. said, ‘Pete, I’m calling you because ‘I have no control over economy and how the developers are F APD is THE GANG. follow advice from ABQ Free Press. “I was on my way to work one day and tomorrow night this [legislation] is starting to default on their loans … my officers after hours’ — kerrymurder Thanks to a recent article on the po- I saw this magazine [ABQ Free Press], going to be before the [City Council] http://goo.gl/rhD4D — alleged threat from former chief tential illegality of Rio Rancho’s red light and lo and behold if this story did not committee. And I’m calling you — Kirannm To freeabq.com: camera system, which offered advice on jump out at me,” Collins told us. “I said, to encourage you to withdraw the The Mayor doesn’t care and he isn’t how to beat the tickets, Collins charged ‘Holy Christ, I need this information!’ I legislation. The rank-and-file is upset “I don’t remember saying anything To freeabq.com: in charge. The man who is in charge is into a hearing room on May 13, psyched was hyped and ready to go and I was with you. The reason I’m asking you like that,” Baca said. “I never would Michigan is another state where the move Albuquerque Chief Administrative Officer and pumped and ready to beat the $125 not going to pay that ticket.” to withdraw it is for your own benefit have threatened anybody. My concern toward privatizing education and weakening AO Rob Perry and he is the one ultimately ticket he received for allegedly running a Collins told Quintana about the Appel- because I have no control over my was that it [independent counsel] teachers’ unions has followed this path. stop light. responsible for the actions of those, as well late Court opinion and Quintana replied officers after hours.’” was done appropriately, with a Three of my family members taught special And beat it he did, although not for the as his own, who contributed to the covering that because it wasn’t a published “I said, ‘What are you trying to professional person in there, someone ed two years ago and now all are out of the reason he expected. up of the cause of death of Civil Rights decision, Rio Rancho’s system was still tell me? Are you trying to say that that understood the criminal justice profession because of escalating class sizes Collins read the article in the April 8 Attorney Mary Han. legal. Collins doesn’t buy it and said he’ll someone is going to be following me? system and not someone who had no (to the point where it is unsafe for children), edition of this newspaper, which cited Mr. Perry’s guilt was obvious when I keep reading the ABQ Free Press. Is somebody going to plant things on idea what was going on. elimination of aides who helped with indi- an unpublished New Mexico Court of attempted to film his, and other culpable “This came in so handy, he said. “You me? Are you going to try to discredit “It’s ridiculous. Pete is taking things vidual attention for students, and requiring Appeals opinion that found the city of individuals, reactions during a City Council have me as a lifetime supporter.” me? What is going on here?’” out of context like most politicians do special ed students to perform on tests like meeting. Mr. Perry had the audacity to Las Cruces’ red light program unconsti- The Court of Appeals opinion was Dinelli considered the call a threat and trying to make like he was doing other students and then tying teacher salaries come completely across the room and at- tutional. Collins went to court ready to wave it written by Judge Roderick Kennedy, an and later that year revealed that he a great benefit. I got a feeling that he’s to those test scores. tempt to knock over my camera equipment in the hearing officer’s or judge’s face. occasional contributor to this news- had been threatened, but at the time still trying to enhance himself like he And it’s not just older teachers who are while a citizen speaking to the council was He didn’t have to do that, though, paper. The opinion found that the Las he didn’t identify the caller. usually does.” leaving. My niece, who always wanted to be being critical of their actions on that fateful, because Municipal Judge Luis Quintana Cruces red-light program did not allow Baca told ABQ Free Press that he As proof that there was never such teacher and was excellent at it, saw what was for Ms. Han, day. ruled that the video provided by the an accused motorist the right to confront doesn’t remember ever making such a threat, Baca added, “We got the happening with the field and left because of Afterwards, in the Civic Plaza under- camera at the intersection of Unser his accuser or challenge the validity of a call and that he never would have independent counsel and nothing where she saw the profession heading. ground parking lot, Mr. Perry and Assistant and Northern didn’t actually show the video evidence. threatened anyone. He added that he ever happened to him [Dinelli].” — Kheld City Attorney Greg Wheeler continued their sociopathic tendencies by once again To Freeabq.com: coming at me, and a female friend, (admit- Very well written article. You hit the nail tedly) with fighting words and a threat of right on the head with the for-profit motive physical violence. https://www.youtube. of Pearson and Martinez/Skandera at the com/watch?v=_ESfQdlYKb0 helm. — carasim If you want to help education, then return to the era before No Child Left Behind’s To Freeabq.com: Fighting implementation. You will correlate how The operative word [at APD] is leader- SAT and ACT scores were then and 14 years ship. We need to start having a conversation later after NCLB are now. Just saying. about leadership. All leaders should be — rafael asked what makes an effective leader. Here Santolina are a few characteristics I thought of: To @freeabq: 1. Fearless in the face of adversity Virginia Necochea (the woman reading), I’m tired of the media “kicking” APD 2. Authenticity chokes back tears on May 29 as she while down. I’d like to read more on why 3. Impeccable integrity/ethics/trustwor- read a statement in opposition to the judges keep turning bad guys back out on thiness 14,000-acre Santolina project. “We the streets. 4. Holistic and balanced understanding of are at a loss for what more we can — Ron issues say or submit that could have the Rio Rancho’s police chief has similar 5. Consistent direction power to allow you to hear us and truly questions; see our article on page 15. 6. Uniting their people understand that this is no longer the Kari Brandenburg answered the question appropriate time for a development such To freeabq.com: at around 7 minutes into this video: as the Santolina Master Plan,” she told The cops arrest people on false charges all https://www.youtube.com/ the the Bernalillo County Commission. the time. watch?v=0GmuEHEEMwo The South West Organizing Project, The DAs use those too many trumped up I look forward to all government employ- has filed a notice of appeal in Bernalillo charges to coerce people into plea deals that ees in a leadership position to answer this County District Court asking that the while phony, nonetheless weigh against question. Commission’s denial of one of its ap- them the next time they’re picked up for — Dianne9999 peals be vacated. The group alleges the nothing, harassed, and the cops are looking Santolina Master Plan does not comply into their backgrounds to see which charges ABQ Free Press welcomes letters to the editor and with the county’s Planned Communities will stick. bylined opinion pieces, subject to editing by the Criteria, and the denial came before The judges looooove finding people guilty, newspaper for style and length. Letters may appear in the county had signed a development taking whatever money they have, and print on the newspaper’s website, www.freeabq.com. agreement with the developer. referring them to a parole system that steals Writers should include their full name and a daytime their money, wastes their time in “programs” phone number that the newspaper’s editors can use to contact them. Submissions should be sent to that help no one, but that bill people for their [email protected] Dennis Domrzalski existence at exorbitant rates. … PAGE 14 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS/OPINION ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 15 APD Probes Officer-involved Shooting RR Chief Asks – What to Do About Career Criminals? By abq free press staff Gannett Deal Involves BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI en Albuquerque police officers her over during the incident at 62nd here is a brutal truth about police work and Police Chief Michael Geier, who during a news con- Benner, who had Twere placed on paid administra- Street and Trujillo on Albuquerque’s Seven N.M., Texas Papers society in general: there are hard-core, predatory tive leave in late May in connection southwest side, Espinoza said. By abq free press staff T ference the day after Benner’s death, said something been on the Rio criminals to whom life means nothing and who will with the shooting of a man who tried Residents of the area have told ewspaper giant Gannett Co., Inc. said M.E. Sprenglemeyer, owner of has to be done about violent criminals who prey on Rancho department to run over police officers in a stolen reporters that they heard anywhere Nnow has full ownership of seven New the Guadalupe County Communicator kill and kill again. And no matter how much com- everyone else and who now seem to have cops in for four years, was car, the Albuquerque Police Depart- from 10 to 20 shots as police tried to Mexico and Texas newspapers. weekly newspaper in Santa Rosa. munity policing cops engage in, someone is going their gun sights. described by Geier as ment said. stop the stolen white Chevy Tahoe. The media company, which owns USA “If you have to show a profit quarter to want to kill them, and it could happen during a “I don’t want to call it open season on cops, but a hard-charging and Sources told ABQ Free Press, which Here’s the language from the DOJ- TODAY and 92 other papers around the over quarter or month over month you routine traffic stop. people are more willing to shoot an officer in cold dedicated cop. His broke the story, that investigators were APD settlement agreement: U.S. and its territories, announced on will constantly be under pressure to cut Rio Rancho police officer Gregg Benner was fatally blood,” Geier said. “You can’t predict when this is shift that night was to June 1 that it completed a deal to buy expenses in order to keep your profit on shot on May 25, allegedly at the hands of one of trying to determine who fired shots “APD shall adopt a policy that going to happen. We need to address the hard-core have ended at 8 p.m., and whether the officers shot from or prohibits officers from discharging a the remaining 59.4 percent stake in the the straight line,” Sprenglemeyer said. those predatory criminals, and during a traffic stop, predatory criminals and address them in a different but he decided to pull at a moving vehicle, which is prohib- firearm from a moving vehicle or at papers from Digital First Media, with “An independent owner is better suited authorities said. manner. I don’t know that community policing over the Durango that ited by an agreement between the U.S. a moving vehicle, including shooting which it had partnered. to ride out the storm. You have a lot The 49-year-old retired U.S. Air Force veteran, would have an effect when you have hard-core Rio Rancho Police Department Littles was driving Department of Justice and APD. to disable a moving vehicle, unless The deal also consummated Gannett’s more fun in an independent paper than husband and father of five adult children was shot criminals.” and in which Romero It’s not known how many of the an occupant of the vehicle is using ownership of four other papers in Texas at a corporate-controlled paper.” at least three times that evening while making a Romero has been charged with murder and other officers shot at the vehicle and its lethal force, other than the vehicle and Pennsylvania. At one time, Gannett owned the Santa so-called routine traffic stop. The suspect in the crimes in the case and is so hard-core that Geier said was a passenger. The New Mexico and Texas papers Fe New Mexican. The company bought 20-year-old driver, Rodrigo Garcia, itself, against the officer or another case, 28-year-old Andrew Romero, had killed before he robbed a gas station while he was under surveil- After Benner’s initial stop, the Durango sped now under full Gannett control are The the paper in 1976 from its owner, former APD spokeswoman Celina Espinoza person, and such action is necessary and had served three years in prison on a 2006 lance for Benner’s killing. And he is suspected away and Benner followed and stopped it a second said. for self-defense, defense of other El Paso Times in Texas; Alamogordo ambassador to Switzerland Robert time. He approached the vehicle from the driver’s Daily News, Carlsbad Current-Argus, McKinney, but reneged on a promise manslaughter charge. Romero had a long record of of committing a string of armed robberies in the “Just because this number of offi- officers, or to protect another person. violent crimes, and the fact that he was still on the Albuquerque area in March. side and was shot with a handgun in the upper and cers are on leave, does not mean they The Daily Times in Farmington; Deming that McKinney would retain editorial Officers shall not intentionally place streets and not in prison has left many wondering Romero’s girlfriend, Tabitha Littles, was with him in lower torso before he could draw his weapon, Geier all discharged their weapons. We will themselves in the path of, or reach Headlight; Las Cruces Sun-News; and control of the 23,000-circulation news- what is wrong with the criminal justice system that the Dodge Durango when Benner stopped it at 8:04 said, adding that he believed that Romero, who was not know how many discharged their inside, a moving vehicle.” the Silver City Sun-News. paper. After a years-long court battle, it can’t keep killers and other predators behind bars. p.m. at Southern Boulevard and Pinetree Road S.E. She sitting in the front passenger seat, reached across or weapons until we have verification Espinoza did not respond to an Gannet plans to spin off its newspapers McKinney regained control in 1987 and from its broadcast companies later this year. re-purchased the newspaper in 1989. It One of those who wondered was Rio Rancho has been charged with being an accessory to murder. behind Littles in order to shoot the officer. from our criminalistics investigators,” ABQ Free Press question as to The newspaper company will continued to presently is run by McKinney’s daughter, Espinoza said in a statement. whether APD had yet adopted a be called Gannett, while the broadcast and Robin McKinney, who also owns and Garcia was hit by at least one policy of not shooting at moving other firms will be called Tegna. operates the Taos News. round, and a female APD officer was vehicles. Garcia is a repeat offender The deal may mean potentially fewer Raise the N.M. Gas Tax Or Cut Union Wages? treated and released from a hospital with a lengthy criminal history, resources at the local level because after Garcia allegedly tried to run Espinoza said. ABQ Free Press is a locally-owned, indepen- our roads in good shape. Our political repeal of their version of Little Davis-Ba- At this point, the best we can do is cut Gannett has to continue to produce dent newspaper, and we definitely have more leaders in Santa Fe can get more for our con there saved taxpayers 10.7 percent our losses by putting the Rail Runner quarterly profits for its shareholders, fun than a corporate-controlled newspaper. transportation funding dollar. They should on school construction. out of its misery, but the train should do this before they raise the gas tax. placitas horses, Page 4 Webber: Not so fast, Paul. You said, never have been built in such a sparsely Alan Webber: Let’s introduce a few “There are adequate funds available to populated area. Observers Association of Placitas filed suit against charge was dropped. Miles’ attorney facts into Paul’s assertions. keep our roads in good shape.” Where Webber: Paul has his hobby horses the livestock board, and the U.S. Bureau of Land at the time contended Miles only First, we have huge unmet needs: Our are those funds? that he loves to ride. One is attacking Management failed to convince judges the horses said the adoption couldn’t proceed rural roads are tied for ninth worst in the We have more fuel-efficient cars. unions and working men and women. are wild and protected by federal law. because a judge ordered the adop- Paul Gessing Alan Webber nation. People are buying less gas. Inflation The other is undermining New Mexico’s As horses came up for auction, Miles and his allies tion coordinator not to have any Second, we don’t have adequate has eroded the purchasing power of bond rating. bought most of them, taking on the responsibility of contact with the complainant. Editor’s note: This is an email conversation funds to keep our highways, roads and the road fund by more than 10 percent Because that’s what our fiscally irre- finding new homes in and away from Placitas and Another dustup turned physical between Alan Webber, a businessman who bridges in good shape. State officials since 2005. The feds have less money sponsible libertarian friend is calling for. caring for those they couldn’t relocate. this past July during an encounter sought the 2014 Democratic nomination for estimate that we need roughly twice as to share with us. Our gas tax receipts Walk away from the state’s obligation to Miles is the founder of Placitas Animal Rescue, cre- between Miles and a Placitas resident governor, and Paul Gessing, a Libertarian who much money as the road fund got last are actually declining. And the head of pay off the bonds that financed the Rail ated in 1988 when there were no animal shelters in who had penned three horses on heads the Rio Grande Foundation. The topic year – and last year funding decreased the New Mexico Department of Trans- Runner and you tank the state’s bond Sandoval County. According to undated information his property for pickup by livestock was the gas tax that Democrats unsuccess- by $5 million. portation says 20-24 percent of our rural rating for everything we do, including on its website, PAR is caring for 52 wild mustangs, board inspectors. Both men were fully proposed raising, in the 2015 legislative Third, infrastructure investment means roads are in poor condition. session, to fund New Mexico’s roads. projects for school kids, environmental 60 dogs and 17 cats. It relies on private donations. charged with aggravated battery jobs. We have shovel-ready projects So before you start attacking the and unemployed workers. improvements and all the investments in although the charge against the wages of working men and women (one Paul Gessing: During the last session, Fourth, in 1996 we actually reduced public infrastructure. property owner was soon dismissed. of your favorite sports, I know), how ‘We strongly encourage people capital funding became a topic of the gas tax by five cents. Nobody likes But I guess if you’re a “libertarian” That charge against Miles was about you do a “Jerry Macguire,” and controversy. Democrats proposed raising taxes, but restoring the five cents like Paul, then fiscal responsibility and to consider the impact of their dismissed in January, but in April, “Show me the money!” myriad hikes in the gas tax, including a would make a big difference. paying off your bonded indebtedness is actions and to limit their actions prosecutors filed a new charge 10 cent-a-gallon proposal from Deming I’m not sure how paying a Gessing: The Reason Foundation, a Gessing: less important than ideological purity – of criminal damage to property, Democrat Sen. John Arthur Smith. This market wage for well-paid, highly-skilled to noncriminal activities’ Bill Diven free market organization that specializes or having good roads and safe bridges. alleging Miles knocked down the would have amounted to a staggering in infrastructure and transportation construction workers is “attacking.” — Sandoval County Undersheriff Karl Wiese Horses grazing in Placitas are eating xeriscape landscaping throughout the village. Gessing: Whoa Alan! I’m not saying we portable corral to free the horses 59 percent tax hike on New Mexico issues, recently ranked our overall road Apparently, Alan feels that motorists don’t pay off the bonds at all, but if we during the July incident. Also pend- motorists. system 7th-best in the nation. should pay higher taxes to pay politically shut the Rail Runner down now we can A horse adoption is at the center of another dispute ing is a charge of failure to obey Undersheriff Karl Wiese said. “We strongly encour- Astonishingly, this tax hike was touted Undoubtedly, there is room for im- mandated wages. at least save $25 million/year on oper- that produced a felony count against Miles that an officer in an incident related to Miles’ actions as age people to consider the impact of their actions as a job-creation tool. In reality, raising proving New Mexico’s roads. The good Alan asked me to show him the money. ations. Those savings can be allocated was filed in 2013 and was dismissed in April. This livestock inspectors were taking three horses from a and to limit their actions to noncriminal activities.” taxes unnecessarily is economically news is there are ways we can get more Well, a lot of it is tied up in a boondoggle involved a misdemeanor harassment complaint filed property in February. The office is neutral on whether or where horses harmful. Gas taxes are a relatively infrastructure without spending more. called the Rail Runner. Fare revenue from to paying down the train’s considerable against Miles’ adoption coordinator by a person Caught in the middle of all of this is the Sandoval should roam in Placitas but will step in to chase efficient means of financing our roads, Repealing our state’s “Little Davis-Ba- this 19th century technology accounts for debt or to improving our roads. Either trying to adopt a horse. County Sheriff’s Office as it tries to maintain peace them from roadways or deal with other safety but raising them results in higher prices con” prevailing wage law would result in less than 10 percent of operating costs. way, it is good to see that Alan is not While that flap didn’t involve Miles directly, he and public safety. hazards, Wiese added. throughout the economy. 10-15 percent more going to roads and That’s worse than any transit project in defending the train on its merits. It is was charged with bribery of a witness for allegedly “We’re also enforcing any criminal violations by Fortunately, there is no need to schools through the payment of market, the country and doesn’t include the $784 one of many wasteful projects foisted holding up the adoption unless the harassment opponents or proponents in defense of their stance,” This article originally appeared in the Sandoval County raise New Mexico’s gas tax. There not inflated union-set wages. According million in infrastructure payments that upon us by the profligate Richardson Signpost and is reprinted by permission. are adequate funds available to keep to a report done for Ohio’s legislature, taxpayers are still on the hook for. Administration. PAGE 16 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 17 The Science of Poop (Probably More Than You Wanted to Know) WASTEWATER, PAGE 16 Turning sewage into clean water Dennis Domrzalski Water Agencies; the award goes to operations with fewer than five violations a year. very flush of your toilet, and those of your clarifying tanks where the floating and dissolved astewater has been good to Richard Torres. So And then there’s the safety factor of working Eneighbors, eventually turns into a torrent of solids – meaning crap – fall to the bottom. Grease Wgood that Torres calls the 55 million gallons of around all that poop, which stinks – really bad. It crap, garbage and urine – a 55-million-gallon-day and other slime rise to the top and are scraped off human waste that flow each day from our toilets to also generates large amounts of noxious and danger- river – that winds up at the South Side Wastewater by a huge, constantly rotating boom that sweeps the the city’s South Side Wastewater Reclamation Plant ous gasses. Buildings are constantly monitored for Reclamation plant where it is cleaned and fed into the tank’s entire surface. a “gem.” their gas levels. Before anyone enters any of the Rio Grande. At the bottom of the tanks, the crap, now known as That’s because Torres and his colleagues have plant’s buildings housing treatment equipment, “The tributaries of the wastewater stream are hous- sludge, is scraped and funneled into huge pumps made a living out of cleaning up our poop. He they have to call a command center to make sure gas es, schools, businesses and industry,” said Sharon that send it to a building where it is thickened with knows he can go anywhere in the world and get levels are safe. Sivinski, education coordinator for the Albuquerque polymers and then sent to 14 giant digesters, where a job doing what he’s doing here – overseeing Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. “It starts out it’s kept at a comfortable 98 degrees and eaten by the transformation of excrement into water clean in small pipes and then meets up with bigger pipes. bacteria that turn it into methane gas. enough to be returned to the ecosystem. A failure occurred on Feb. 27 The pipe coming out of your house might be 4 inches The methane is pumped to the facility’s power “Wastewater in itself is a gem because you can go into when a power surge led to a in diameter, and when it gets down here, it is 6 feet in plant where it is burned to produce electricity. The any municipality and apply for a job [if you have the pump failure, which in turn caused diameter.” mini-power station produces about a third of the 4.5 proper training and certificates]. You are marketable,” 6 million gallons of sewage to megawatts of power the plant uses on an average said Torres, who has spent 25 years in the wastewater day. business. He’s now a supervisor at the 100-acre Methane gas from decaying sludge is burned in the plant’s power station to The second stop for the sewage at the water authority’s South Side treatment overflow into the Rio Grande The first job at the treatment plant Next, the water, which looks like chocolate milk at produce about a third of the facility’s daily electricity needs. wastewater treatment plant in the South Valley. plant is a series of settling and clarification ponds that hold up to 800,000 is to … catch all the garbage this point, is pumped to aeration basins where it is gallons of sewage. Booms at the surface scrape away oils and grease, while over a period of six hours solids settle to the bottom of the ponds. that shouldn’t be flushed down a alternatively shot full of compressed air and allowed The plant uses physics, biology “Instrumentation, maintenance, electricians, IT. We “In every building, you should have ear plugs to just swirl around. The compressed air encourages toilet – condoms, plastic, micro-organisms to grow, and it is those micro-organ- and millions of dollars worth have everybody out there all keeping this process for noise levels, and there are safety procedures for baby wipes, Band Aids, going,” Torres said. “They are the unsung heroes everything you do,” Torres says. “You have to follow isms that eat the remaining crap, urine and food. of equipment to turn waste into for what they do, and there is always more, always protocol when entering buildings. There are gas feminine hygiene applicators Those micro-organisms break down the ammonia clean water that is returned more, and the equipment is old.” meters that are sensing the atmosphere all the time.” from urine and perform a process known as denitrifi- to the Rio Grande Plant workers maintain clarifying tanks that hold Torres joined the Albuquerque plant four years ago “It’s more than 99 percent water, but it doesn’t smell cation, which strips oxygen molecules off the nitrates 800,000 gallons of sewage, as well as giant pumps, after working with wastewater in Las Cruces. As a that way. It’s got trash and sludge, and our job here is in the sewage and releases hydrogen into the air. massive centrifuges that spin tons of sludge every supervisor, his hours can be crazy. One week, he might to separate the water from the trash and sludge.” Those micro-organisms are in turn eaten by other tiny “You can get a map of the United States and put hour in a process that dries it out, air compressors, a work a swing shift and the next week the day shift. The process of cleaning all that sewage is one that organisms. a pin in it, and if there is a job opening and you are mini-power plant, vehicles, gauges and computers. “My shift is always different. Right now, I’m work- copies nature. willing to travel, you can go almost anywhere you One screw-up or improperly set gauge or turned ing the swing shift, but at a moment’s notice I will The first job at the treatment plant is to run the Methane is pumped to the facility’s want to,” he said. sewage through the steel bar screens that catch all valve, and the entire treatment process is delayed. go to another shift,” he explained while giving ABQ power plant, where it is burned “A lot of people don’t want to get into this, but That’s not good when you’ve got to keep 55 million Free Press a tour of the facility. “Like this weekend, the garbage that shouldn’t be flushed down a toilet somebody has to do it, and I think it fares well in a gallons of stuff moving constantly and on schedule I should have off, but I won’t plan anything because – condoms, plastic, baby wipes, Band Aids, feminine to produce electricity. The mini- troubled economy,” Torres said. “I have seen that because there’s a continuous river of the stuff my boss will put me to work on the weekend. hygiene applicators and the like. power station produces The building that houses the bar screens is dark, over time.” headed to the facility. People get sick, and people are off, and someone has about a third of the 4.5 megawatts What Torres and his 200 colleagues at the plant A failure occurred on Feb. 27 when a power surge The final step for treated wastewater is this channel into the Rio Grande. to cover the shift.” crusty and smelly. Sewage passes through the don’t do is shovel poop. Even if they were inclined led to a pump failure, which in turn caused 6 million Every day, the reclamation plant releases 55 million gallons of treated water Torres’ day is spent roaming the huge facility on screens that remove the garbage. The drippy, smelly, of power the plant uses into the river. to do that, they’d have a hard time keeping up with gallons of sewage to overflow into the Rio Grande foot or in vehicles and checking with employees to feces-coated debris and goo goes from the bar on an average day Photos by Dennis Domrzalski the 55 million gallons of excrement and urine that over a period of six hours, which led to an EPA make sure the process is working. If a pump goes screens to a conveyor belt where it is dropped into a sloshes its way to the plant every day. The waste violation for the plant and complaints from Isleta down, or the temperature is too high in the digesters construction dumpster and then taken to the landfill The water then goes to secondary clarifying tanks stream, as it’s called, is 99 percent water. Pueblo, which lies immediately downstream. There Fun facts about sewage where sludge is cooked into methane, it has to be where it is buried. and then to a station where it is blasted with ultravio- The plant uses physics, biology and millions of was no EPA fine for the incident, but two workers fixed and fixed immediately. If there are not enough, “We fill a construction Dumpster every day with let rays to kill any remaining viruses or bacteria, and dollars worth of equipment to turn waste into clean trash,” Sivinski says, adding that she once saw a fully from there it is sent to the Rio Grande. were disciplined. • 55 million: gallons of sewage the or too many, bacteria in treatment tanks, it has to be water that is returned to the Rio Grande. intact hot dog on the conveyor belt. The whole process of cleaning the water takes 22 The EPA has standards for a variety of individual wastewater treatment plant processes fixed immediately. The solid portion of that entire mess – sludge – is For Torres, the thrill of working at the plant is From there, the sewage enters grit chambers, hours. The sludge, meanwhile, cooks in the digesters contaminants allowed to be discharged back into every day. cooked at 98 degrees in giant “digesters” where it’s a river. The water returned to the river is not clean knowing that he is helping perform an important places where the water is slowed down so the dirt for 15 days until it has released all its methane. It’s turned into methane gas that is burned to generate enough to drink, but “for the majority of the efflu- • 120 million: gallons the plant is capable of function as well as passing knowledge to others. and other junk settles out. There’s actually a lot of then pumped to huge centrifuges where it is spun about a third of the electricity the plant uses. Then ent, the level of contaminants is less than 40 percent treating each day. “I like to work with individuals, and I like to teach dirt in the waste stream thanks to aging sewer pipes. violently to rid it of water. From there it goes to a con- it’s taken to the city’s Soil Amendment Facility on them something new,” he said. “I get instant grati- It has to be removed because it will ruin the plant’s veyor belt and onto waiting trucks that take it to the of the allowable discharge level,” said David Morris, • 22: hours it takes to run sewage through the far West Side where it’s turned into compost. the water authority’s spokesman. fication because I know that what I am sending to pumps. That dirt and other grime is cleaned away, city’s West Side Soil Amendment Facility near Double the process and clean it. The plant was built in 1962 and is currently In 2014, the facility had three violations – all for e. the river is good, it’s clean and it’s on my shift. I’m loaded into a Dumpster and sent to the landfill. Eagle II Airport, where it is turned into compost. The undergoing a $250 million upgrade. So what does it coli, Morris said, which qualified the facility for a • 500,000: gallons of sludge the plant responsible for everything here, the process and the Then the sewage goes into 800,000-gallon primary plant processes 500,000 gallons of sludge a day. take to keep the plant operating 24/7? Silver Award from the National Association of Clean processes each day. results, and when I leave the shift and everything is cont. on page 17 good, I feel good.” • 15: days it takes to cook the sludge and Torres also believes he and his colleagues don’t turn it into methane gas. Don’t flush that ring, it ain’t coming back get enough credit for cleaning the city’s sewage and No giant rats, snakes or alligators • 100: number of acres the wastewater doing a job that many people wouldn’t do. While it’s fun to think that lizards, snakes and other creatures are wallowing in the smelly, slimy If you accidentally flush a wedding ring or other ucts, food and other trash. treatment plant occupies. “This is a 24-hour operation. The police depart- valuables down the toilet, you’re not going to get Once, workers at the plant got a call from an ment gets recognition from the community; they get maze of sewers below our streets, it doesn’t happen. them back. Albuquerque man who had accidentally flushed his • 4.5 megawatts: the plant’s average daily recognized for doing their duty for the community,” Contrary to urban legend, nothing lives in wastewater sewers except cockroaches, which can be They’ll wind up at the South Side Wastewater dentures down the toilet. He wanted the workers to electricity usage. Torres said. “I kind of feel like wastewater operators eliminated if you call the water authority’s roach hotline. That’s because sewer pipes are loaded with Reclamation Plant, where they’ll be captured by bar find the dentures and mail them to him. are not being recognized. You have Christmas and • 1.6 megawatts: amount of electricity hydrogen sulfide gas, which turns to sulfuric acid when mixed with water, explains Sharon Sivinski, screens, funneled to a conveyor belt and dropped “He wanted them [plant workers] to go through Thanksgiving, but for us the show must go on.” education coordinator at the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. into a Dumpster. But no one – absolutely no one – is the Dumpsters,” said Sharon Sivinski, education produced at the plant by cooking sludge “Sorry, there are no 10-foot alligators down there,” she said. going to hunt through a Dumpster that’s loaded with coordinator at the Albuquerque Bernalillo County into methane gas and burning it. Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor at sewage-coated condoms, feminine hygiene prod- Water Utility Authority, “and that did not happen.” ABQ Free Press. Reach him at [email protected] PAGE 18 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS

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It seems BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI “I know officers who record their officers on the street. They’re wonder- like there’s a caste system and one set entire shift because if they don’t and ing why no higher-ups in the city’s of rules for the brass and another set Premier Facility t isn’t much fun these days being an a questionable issue, they will toss something happens and it is not on or APD’s administration have been of rules for everyone else. The leader- - for - IAlbuquerque police officer. the officer under the bus, plaster his video, they are scared they are going disciplined or fired. ship has failed to remedy situations In the past three years, the depart- picture all over the media unless that to lose their jobs. It has stifled com- “Why hasn’t [Mayor Richard] Berry that were harmful to the department ment has been hammered on almost officer is well liked or well connected. munication between officers. No one placed anyone involved in Tasergate and the city.” Mock Trials & every front. And that hammering, The good old boy system is alive will speak openly to anyone around on admin leave?” the 10-year veteran whether from the U.S. Department of and well at APD, and if you are not APD for fear it will get back to the asked. Dan Klein, a retired APD officer and Justice, the news media or APD’s top someone the command likes, you are command staff and City Hall, and Another officer said, “No trust in the ABQ Free Press contributor, contributed Focus Groups brass, has caused morale to plummet. screwed if you get into trouble.” they will have our ass.” fifth floor [police headquarters]. APD to this report. Officers now must video-record command needs to be held account- • Trial planning and issue spotting, every encounter they have with the ‘He put his fingers to his ‘Why hasn’t [Mayor able for actions with Taser.” in-house facilitators public. In turn, the public is using Richard] Berry placed The officers’ complaints echo those • Mock jury services lips and pointed at his of 100 cops who answered a recent smartphones to record officers. Never anyone involved in Taser- Any APD officer • Witness preparation have officers been under so much camera to let me know City Council survey about why so who wishes to talk to gate on admin leave?’ many cops are retiring. The survey • Simulated court and scrutiny. he was recording. ABQ Free Press deliberation venues — current APD cop found that the top reasons for officers So we didn’t even speak retiring were a lack of support from anonymously • Political polling ‘The good old boy system to each other’ A 10-year APD veteran said officers city officials; APD’s leadership, or lack should contact us is alive and well at APD, — recently retired APD cop are holding back on the job. “Officers of it; and lack of support from APD’s through our website, Call 505-263-8425 or email are scared to do anything. We don’t administration. [email protected] and if you are not some- freeabq.com, make arrests, we don’t cite, we do Former APD Officer Tom Grover, one the command likes, That same officer detailed the and use the 6608 Gulton Court NE, Alb. 87109 damage that he believes body cameras whatever it takes not to enforce now a lawyer, said officers are afraid you are screwed if you are doing to officers’ morale. because if we do and we have to use to speak up and challenge department “contact” form, get into trouble’ “The cameras are here to stay, but force, this administration is going to policies for fear of retaliation. which goes — recently retired APD cop they have put a huge damper on hang us,” the officer said. “Officers become targets; they only to the editor. officers wanting to work or talk. Just The recent accusations that former become expendable by sticking their police Chief Ray Schultz violated city heads up, saying this policy is wrong So what do the rank-and-file officers the other day, I saw another officer trialmetrixnm.com feel about all that has gone on and the and went up to him to ask how things work they’re doing? were going,” the officer said. “He put In general, they’re sick of APD’s his fingers to his lips and pointed at and the city’s administration, who his camera to let me know he was A movie directed they say give them no support and recording. So we didn’t even speak to by Laura Nix & the scapegoat them the second there’s each other. At work, none of us have Yes Men bad publicity. Some officers are normal conversations because we June 8 | 7pm being more cautious on the job out never know if our sergeant or lieuten- of fear that if they make a mistake ant is going to pull our camera and on an arrest, they’ll automatically be see that we might have been venting. U.S. Premiere! disciplined or fired. Everyone is afraid to speak openly, They’re afraid to talk to each other Big Brother is watching. It’s sad.” about the department, and they feel Proudly Serving New Mexico For Over 30 Years that the constant presence of cameras has had a chilling effect on everything ‘No one will speak openly they do while on the job. to anyone around APD We talked with several current for fear it will get back and retired officers and gave them anonymity because they fear for their to the command staff The U.S. premiere for the latest movie by the Yes Men. jobs or their relationships with current and City Hall and they Join these gonzo political activists for an evening of thought provoking fun! APD police officers if they speak will have our ass’ publicly about the department. — current APD cop A recently retired APD officer TheThe YesYes Men Men AreAre RevoltingRevolting blistered the department. “Officers with five years or more on An officer with 15 years on the force tickets.ticketssantafe.org (505) 988-1234 are fed up and disgusted with the way also detailed the harm he believes $15 General Admission APD is run. Most want to leave, but cameras are doing, saying “I know I doubt many will,” said the officer, of officers who, after a call was done $100 Premium seats include a Yes Men meet & who spent more than 20 years on the when they were alone, said to them- greet reception at the La Fonda Hotel La Terraza force. selves, “What an asshole,” and the rooms, 5-6:30pm prior to the film screening. “Once you are here for five years, command staff disciplined them for Specializing in you have too much to lose. Veteran it! Do you believe that? No one was PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT KSFR A+ Rating officers have seen the command even around, but because it was on Santa Fe Public Radio (505) 247-0736 staff and mayor not show any sup- video and their sergeant or lieutenant Custom port for them. At the first sign of just spent their entire shift watching Streaming live@ KSFR.org 505|428 |1379 417 Summer Avenue NW albuquerquedriveshaft.com cont. on page 21 Download our phone app! Driveshafts PAGE 22 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS LIVING LIVING ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 23 Deep Dish: Find a Summer Place Sex Q&A: Fat Sex Can Be Fun BY SAFFRON TOMATO BY HUNTER RILEY

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Pop slip out more. What tips do you have? for having hot, fat sex. According to glad things have changed.” Fizz recently opened up at the NHCC, Kitty, “Missionary position can be a bit She adds that women are still under- and they serve a small lunch menu nfortunately, we live in a society difficult, especially if you both have represented in the craft beer scene and with 3-4 sandwiches. According to Uthat tells people only certain bodies bellies, as the partner on the bottom advises women to “just jump in and Gann, they have a Carne Adovada can be sexy. It ignores the sex lives may feel smothered and the partner on be patient, because it takes years to Frito Pie that is truly a treat as well and needs of people whose bodies are the top might tire out quickly.” learn the ins and outs.” as house-made paletas (popsicles), different shapes and sizes. 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Directed by Valli Rivera, this show is part of Siembra: Latino Theatre Festival 2015-2016. 345-4080 • [email protected] PAGE 24 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS LIVING SCREENS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 25 More Beer News: ABeerQ: Keep ‘Em Down Take Five with Noah Wyle: Saying Goodbye to ‘Falling Skies’ on the Farmery BY STEPHANIE HAINSFURTHER Marble’s New Plans V’s Noah Wyle has finished the fifth and last them? Do I protect them or throw them into the have been working on a waste-water BY SAFFRON TOMATO Tseason of “Falling Skies,” the Steven Spielberg- fray? My kids were on set and were really invested treatment system at our brewery in produced sci-fi series on TNT about a dystopian, in the story. Two Albuquerque breweries, Santa Fe, so the fact that our new lbuquerque-based Marble post-alien invasion world. Wyle made time to talk Bosque Brewing Company and taproom in Albuquerque will be made Brewery has closed its Santa with us about leaving behind his character, Tom Q: Do you have a favorite episode from Seasons 1-4? A Canteen Brewhouse, reached the out of recycled containers and is on a Fe location. What’s the story behind Mason, a history professor whose knowledge of semi-finals of a national beer contest bike path is very important to us.” The scenes that stand out to me explore the this? Your intrepid reporter found past military tactics aids a small band of survivors. held by Brewing News. But in the Repurposing will not stop at con- characters. Like in “ER,” my relationship with Eriq out that their Santa Fe Tap Room was Mason is also searching for his son Ben, who was end it was Bosque Brewing Com- struction. Lock says once the building La Salle had a lot to do with where Carter and [Dr. only a temporary location while they lost in the invasion. pany’s Scale Tipper that took this is finished he plans to outfit it with bar Peter] Benton started and where they finished. In looked for a larger space in Santa Fe. Wyle also shared what he loves about ensemble year’s National IPA Championship. stools made out of the old stadium seats “Falling Skies,” Mason is the humanist and [Dan] When their one-year lease expired, BY EFRAIN VILLA acting, including his experiences during his award- The field included 128 different India from UNM’s The Pit (now WisePies Weaver [actor Will Patton] is the soldier, at the start. they couldn’t find the right place. or more than a month, the mechani- winning work as Dr. John Carter on “ER,” which aired pale ales from every corner of the coun- Arena). By the end, that has changed. There was nothing Instead, they are getting ready to cal cranes have been stacking giant A total of eight “high cube” containers for 15 seasons on NBC, and for which he received five Alexandra Spackey try. Albuquerque, which has developed F overt in the scripts, it was just the way we related to add 7,000 square feet to their brewery, blocks on the dirt lot just northeast of (a foot taller than standard containers), Emmy and three Golden Globe nominations. a reputation in the U.S. for the quality of each other. and making some other improve- I-40’s Carlisle off-ramps, and although will make up the final structure. The existence, which is incredible to me. We [Wyle and ments to Albuquerque locations. its IPAs, had two beers in the final four the site might currently look like a movie main level will feature a patio with Q: Are you going to miss Tom Mason? Q: Are viewers going to be satisfied with the his wife, Sara Wells] remain committed to the place. “We decided to focus on those when Scale Tipper lived up to its name. set for the upcoming film “Tetris!” (which capacity for 40 people, while the second I think my wife is going to miss Tom Mason more resolution of Season 5? I understand it involves We run the month-long play festival in June for kids projects right now,” said Amberley The winningest beer isn’t a year-round I refuse to believe is happening), rest level will have a bar area, shuffleboard than I am. I come home with a swagger in my walk, revenge. under 19 from all over the country, some of whom Rice, director of marketing. offering, but Bosque Brewing does plan assured that the area will serve a much and outdoor seating section atop two I have a little gravel in my voice. I’ve even kept a I have no idea. There will be a more than slightly have gone into great careers. The TV work under- In the meantime, Marble offers to release it periodically. higher purpose. adjacent containers. couple of wardrobe pieces so we can role play. triumphant series finale. It was very tricky. We have writes the theatre company. their free tour and samples every Flush with deserved pride, Bosque The property is being turned into the Food trucks will be welcome initially Yes, I’ll miss playing Tom. He’s an interesting a lot of mythology to wrap up and a huge ensemble. I am committed to TV for a while. I’m off to Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute Brewing is going for international Green Jeans Farmery, Albuquerque’s but phased out as the on-site restau- character and a good guy. But I think fans will be happy. Portland to do “The Librarian” Season 2 and I’m in tour includes fun facts; info on brew- acclaim. They plan to create a Double first shipping container development, rants, also constructed out of containers, pre-production on a mini-series with Graham Yost ing ingredients, the brewing process IPA to be entered in the Great British and Santa Fe Brewing Co., the oldest begin to come online. So far, Amore Q: Has being a father informed your portrayal of Tom? Q: Your Blank Theatre Company in Hollywood called “Those Angry Days,” about World War II. I’m and packaging; and a Q & A. It takes Beer Festival 2015 in London. brewery in the state, will be opening its Neapolitan Pizza, Bocadillos, Epiphany Absolutely. I was a new father of two kids explor- is running the 19th National Young Playwrights in it and I’m the executive producer. place at their Downtown location. Bosque Brewing, 8900 San Mateo Blvd first Albuquerque taproom at the location Espresso, and Rockin’ Taco have signed next month. ing themes I had going on in my own life. So there Festival in June. What are your plans for that Marble Brewery Downtown, 111 Marble NE, 433-3889, bosquebrewery.com up as food vendors at Green Jeans Those who have the discipline to get Farmery. was an element of catharsis about moral choices festival and afterward? Stephanie Hainsfurther is an associate editor Ave. NW, 243-2739, marblebrewery.com for ABQ Free Press. Saffron Tomato and Albuquerque are online and avoid falling into listicle rabbit “The container restaurants are in the you make for your kids: Do you shield them or train I’m the artistic producer; it’s in its 25th year of holes might not know what a shipping awash in suds. same vein as the food-truck partner- container structure is, but news articles ships that have worked so well with like “The 15 Greatest Shipping Contain- breweries in town,” says Lock. “People er Homes on the Planet” have already will be able to order their food from the Punk Lives: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ clued in the rest of us on what to expect restaurant kiosks and then bring it to our from this type of project. place to enjoy with their beer.” BY RICHARD OYAMA Shipping containers, those big blocks Although not as large as other seen on freight trains or semi-trailer taprooms in the city, Lock expects the he desert’s saturated ochres will blind you Understandably, the world has grown darker. trucks, are a trendy building material in place to draw big crowds. “Albuquerque Tlike Technicolor. The evening is as blue Max has PTSD flashbacks about his dead wife architectural circles due to their strength, is one of the best beer markets, not just as Lawrence of Arabia’s eyes. Welcome to and daughter. Immortan Joe holds captive a affordability and eco-friendly applica- in New Mexico, but in the country and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” that post-apocalyptic race of bald albinos in his Industrial Age cliff tions, which is why the Green Jeans we know that many aficionados in town outback that made Mel Gibson the most beauti- dwelling and mechanically milks gargantuanly- Farmery will use them to house shops, are looking forward to experiencing our ful male movie star since James Dean before his endowed females like cows. Other females are restaurants and a taproom. small-batch beers that we have only soul got ugly and he played opposite a beaver slaves for breeding. “Mankind has gone sour,” “I’ve been looking for a new taproom been able to offer at our taprooms in puppet. someone remarks. Green places suffer from location in Albuquerque for three Santa Fe and Eldorado, until now.” years and this type of development Here ex-cop Max Rockatansky is played by mega-drought like the Anasazi or California. is a perfect fit with our vision to be an Green Jeans Farmery, 3600 Cutler Ave. the beefier Tom Hardy. His face is sealed by There are corny references to Norse mythology. environmentally conscious company,” NE, greenjeansfarmery.com an iron mask for the first half-hour or so. The There’s a taste of wit in the fire-spewing heavy says Brian Lock, owner of the Santa Fe words “relentless,” “thrill” and “ride” come to metal guitarist – though the anarchic punk spirit Brewing Co. “We use solar panels and You can reach Efrain Villa at mind. presides in “Mad Max” – who leads Joe’s battalion This version introduces a fit, buzz-cut Charl- in hot pursuit of Furiosa. Yet the MTV editing and Need Help Getting ize Theron as Imperator Furiosa who drives a Village Roadshow Pictures tight close-ups were designed for a hyper-youth tanker truck in flight from Immortan Joe (Hugh demographic. This reviewer’s scorched eyeballs Call & schedule Spotlight: KC at AFME Keays-Byrne), a corporate patron who brands vision than the first two. didn’t always “see” what was going on. Your Books In Order? an appointment “Record Man,” a documentary about the record producer his minions with a skull icon not unlike a Deadhead There’s been a lot of blood under the bridge In “Sunset Boulevard,” faded silent movie star with one of our of The Miami Sound, Henry Stone, will air June 3 at 8 p.m. sticker. “Mad Max: Fury Road” is principally a road since the first “Mad Max” appeared in 1980. Post- Norma Desmond said, “We didn’t need dialogue. bookkeepers! as part of the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience. After movie, but its oil fires will remind you of the Gulf apocalyptic is now de rigueur in blockbusters. This We had faces!” For much of this film, Miller trusts We Can Help! the film, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey of KC and the Sunshine War and all the other Mideast missions. was the dilemma the director faced with this sequel. that Theron and Hardy have faces. For long, word- Band will speak with the audience about Stone and those Director George Miller’s original “Mad Max” and The movie has no lack of big rigs and monster less stretches, Max is reduced to animal grunts and Our Services Include: days of yesteryear. “The Road Warrior” in the early ‘80s were altogether trucks, choreographed explosions, kamikaze fury what sounds like didgeridoo tones. Theron pulls “I was around something that I loved,” KC remembered exhilarating. Apart from visceral kicks, the series and epic vistas. So no worries about an adrenaline it off, but Hardy suffers in comparison to Gibson. • Bank Reconciliations • Payroll • File CRS-1 Reports • Make EFTPS Payments in a recent interview. “It was more like a family. Henry was had genuine wit, threat and panache, creating a shot. Those looking for the beauty of desolation Civilization may have gone the way of barbarism, a father figure to me. He was just a very cool, laid-back • File Quarterly 941 Reports • File Quarterly State Unemployment Reports world as wholly imagined as García Márquez’s Ma- will find it in the crow-ridden salt flats that call to but at least there was Mad Max in leather gear. • File Quarterly WC - 1 Reports • File Annual 940 Report kind of guy. But he didn’t put up with bullshit. He lived a remarkable life.” condo, populated with bikers, freaks and oddballs. I mind Goya. Theron’s warrior is a welcome female KC from KC and The Sunshine Band will skipped 1985’s “Beyond Thunderdome,” since Tina presence among these primal, male-centric, tribal Poet and novelist Richard Oyama dresses preppy, Go to abqfilmexperience.com for tickets and more speak after the showing of “Record Man” 505.462.9090 information. on June 3. Turner’s casting implied a bigger budget, less indie landscapes. but he’s a punk at his rotten heart. 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Dorn playing fiddle; Asher on bass; and Defne (eastcameronfolkcore.com; TW: @eastcameronfolk; Incirlioglu, better known as Dizzy, on washboard. FB: eastcameronfolk) This band is a good time looking for a party. They recently played The Moonshiners Ball in Kentucky; rom Boston comes the four-piece country outfit, I’m not sure how much the band ventures outside FDella Mae. The four ladies who make up the group New Orleans, but I’d love to see Yes Ma’am come are Celia Woodsmith on vocals and guitar; Kimber to ABQ. (yesmaam.bandcamp.com; FB: yes- Ludiker on fiddle and vocals; Jenni Lyn Gardner on maamtheband) mandolin and vocals; and Courtney Hartman on guitar, banjo and vocals. he press clippings claimed their sound was Their third release, second for Rounder Records, is Thardcore, country, punk and folk. Yet the one self-titled and produced by Grammy-winning Jacquire Courtesy of Yes Ma’am word that kept sticking in my brain was audacious. King, whose work includes Tom Waits’s “Mule Varia- From Austin comes East Cameron Folkcore, an tions,” Norah Jones’s “The Fall,” Buddy Guy’s “Blues BY SAL TREPPIEDI eight-piece ensemble with a sound unlike anything Singer” and Kings of Leon’s “Only by the Night.” layed this one until the lasers burned right through you’ve heard and a musical hunger to match. These women may remind you of the Indigo Girls and Pthe disc. Walking through the French Quarter, I Their new album is “Kingdom of Fear,” about growing Pistol Annies, but their sound is totally their own. The found a band busking for their next meal. They were up in small-town America and wanting to escape. opening track, “Boston Town,” describes the blue-collar Yes Ma’am, a band that features a washboard, suitcase The group includes frontman Jesse Moore; his wife city they call home, but from a feminist viewpoint. and hotel bell as prominent instruments. and keyboardist, April Pere; guitarist Blue Mongeon; “Fourteen hours a day and then my paycheck was just Courtesy of Roadkill Ghost Choir Courtesy of Voodoo Glow Skulls I enjoyed the music immensely and decided to help trombonist Blake Bernstein; Phil Patterson on mando- half of the men.” the cause by purchasing their CD, “Stirrin’ da Mudd.” lin, Mary Beth Widhalm on cello, bassist Eric Lopez, (dellamae.com; TW: @heyheydellamae; Roadkill Ghost Choir brings American rock out of Central Florida Voodoo Glow Skulls characterize their sound as “West Coast ska-core” (ska and hardcore punk). Instant fan. and drummer Luke Abbey. FB: heyheydellamae) Now the band has released a brand new CD of You might call East Cameron Folkcore a group of by Rich Boucher 1920’s “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” music entitled musical vagabonds in search of an identity, who came Get your dose of independent music between issues together to reinvent the wheel. Much of their new album oeticisms will surround you and get you good Look out! Six-piece California ska punk legends authors, who are critically acclaimed (and it’s not up “Bless This Mess,” 12 numbers recorded live that will by heading over to the Great Beyond Music Blog at have you swinging your partner and slapping your encompasses social and political themes. One such Pin Albuquerque. Case in point: Thurs., June 4 Voodoo Glow Skulls will be leveling the entire city to us to argue with critics) will have books for sale greatbeyondmusic.wordpress.com or follow on Twitter knees. Pay particular attention to “Weight of the World” example is “Fracking Boomtown,” whose lyrics lament at 6 p.m., the Albuquerque Film and Music Experi- of Albuquerque (that’s right, everyone now has to and signing at the event. Proceeds from ticket sales (@GreatBeyondBlog) and Facebook by searching and “Chauncey’s Train.” the ills of that process in Texas. This cut is an in-your- ence Foundation will present A Night of Poetry move) at the Launchpad on Tues., June 9 at 7:30 p.m. benefit the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation. “Great Beyond Music Blog.” You can also email Yes Ma’am features Matthew Bracken on guitar, face cacophony of desperation with a helping of hope, comments, suggestions and tips to & Spoken Words featuring Jimmy Santiago Baca (doors open at 7), aided by the truant and illegal Doors open at 6, and tickets range between $7-$20. vocals and suitcase; Harlan Chancey on banjo; Elena but only if we change our ways. [email protected] at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Bank of hands of CA punkers Slow Children and exemplary Put your civic-minded thinking cap on and go. America Theater. Albuquerque degenerates Russian Girlfriends and The AFME is showcasing the heralded work of The Coffin Stuffers. What is this room going to even Rich Boucher is a published performance poet living in Mr. Santiago Baca on this night, and Jimmy himself SMELL LIKE when all is said and done? My predic- Albuquerque; he is not afraid of a little bit of blood. will be sharing the stage with an abundance of guest tion is marijuana, PBR and glory. You should wear poets, including Albuquerque Poet Laureate Jessica clothes you don’t care about and go. Bring $10. Helen Lopez, former Albuquerque Poet Laureate What do you say about a band that describes itself Spotlight: Fraction of a Second Hakim Bellamy, Hawah Kasat, Jose Antonio Ponce, as “Tom Petty by way of Radiohead and Cormac June 5-August 8, 2015 Nicole Gramlich, Adam Jones and Lucia Ortega. You McCarthy?” I’m not sure either, but I say come for Opening reception at UNM Art Museum: might be tired afterward, but the good, reinvigo- the storytelling and exquisite rock and stay for the Friday, June 5, 6-8 p.m; Members’ preview 5-6 p.m. rated sort of tired. Doors open at 5:30, and tickets are story to tell your (or someone else’s) grandchildren. Opening reception at 516 ARTS: 10 bucks. You should go. Roadkill Ghost Choir have escaped from the hell Saturday, June 6, 6-8 p.m. Rita Koehler Artist Talk: 4 p.m.; Looking to move and dance after all that TALK- that is the state of Florida, and they have so much to Curator Talk: 5 p.m. ING? Of course you are. So I’m going to need you tell you at Low Spirits on Weds., June 10 at 9 p.m. One exhibition, to mosey on over to Sister Bar on Fri., June 5 at 9 (doors open at 8). What – are you really going to stay two locations: p.m. (doors open at 8) and I’m going to need you home and watch TV that night? It’s only eight bucks to be ready to be hardcore rocked, swung, and and look, they came ALL THIS WAY. You should go. UNM Art Museum: UNM Main Campus, Popejoy Hall; honkytonked by Austin legend Wayne “The Train” Help Me. Please. Some local ABQ poets have kid- open Tue-Fri, 10 am- Hancock, along with openers Leeches of Lore, Rabid napped me, so I’m writing this part to you knowing 4 pm & Sat, 10 am-8 pm; Childs and The Tumbleweeds. Swing, rockabilly and full well that this could be my last breath. And how Free admission; blues await you and they await you HARD; this is fitting, because we’re talking about a bloodbath, unmartmuseum.org good music for dancing or brawling or even bawling actually, when we’re talking about a show that 516 ARTS: 516 Central Ave. by the road outside the bar. Ten bucks is basically features the likes of Sepultura, with opening acts SW; open Tue.-Sat., 12-5 pm; Free admission; 242-1445; Karen Kuehn (New Mexico), “Ray nothing to savor all of this, so get your boots on and Destruction, Arsis, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, and Abeyta,” 2003, silver print, 20”x24” keep your head on a swivel. You should go. Starkill at the Sunshine Theater on Fri., June 12 at 516arts.org Maybe after all that juke-joint honky-horsing 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6). It’s only $20 to happily around, you’ll be in the mood for a real musical fear for your life through music and then live on Curated by David Bram, editor and publisher of the online Fraction Magazine (fractionmagazine.com), this multi- left-hand turn. I’ve got just the synthetic, aesthetic, to brag about it to your classmates. Set your body site exhibition brings together 45 diverse contemporary otherworldly thing for you: Sat., June 6 at 9:30 p.m. adrift on the Euphrates and you should go with photographers, both established and emerging, with 35 (doors open at 8), the Launchpad on Central will good headphones. artists from across the United States featured at 516 play host to three bands throwing a whole stew We’ve come full circle in the land of the word. ARTS, and 10 international artists featured at UNM Art of electronica, nu-house, indie-disco, pop-punk Specifically, with the art of the written word on Museum (from China, France, Japan, Ireland, Italy, The and cis-jazz at you: SuperGiant, Rock Jong Il and Sat., June 13 at 7:00 p.m. as Bookworks and the Netherlands, Norway and the U.K.). This exhibition is the Cicada can all be playing live right in front of your Albuquerque Public Library Foundation present A center of a new season-long photography collaboration shining, well-polished face for only five bucks. Word with Writers, a new literary series at the KiMo called PhotoSummer in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. You should put something shiny on and move like Theatre, featuring authors Mira Jacob & Kirstin Val- Opening events for Fraction of a Second take place during you’re ALWAYS being photographed and go. dez Quade in conversation with one another. Both the Albuquerque weekend of PhotoSummer (June 5 & 6). PAGE 28 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS WORD EVENTS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 29 Take Five: Author Steve Brewer Writing as Max Austin teve Brewer is a man of many talents – and selflessness – but Q: Is humor throughout this thriller, or just used as CALENDAr names. His new thriller, “Duke City Desperado,” they can be crafty comic relief, or a breather from the action? S CLUBS & PUBS June 6, 7 pm, Cissy Ryder Showcase and JUNE 11-14 Jazz N’ Blues Brunch comes out on June 9 under his pen name, Max and slick and enter- I write the books I want to read, and I love the funny Lingerie Fashion Show Sundays, 11 am, Embassy Suites Hotel, , 6 pm, Donohoe and Grimes The Historic El Rey Theater 1000 Woodward Place NE, 245-7100 Austin. In it, the protagonists are running from the taining. I try to show JUNE 3-9 June 12 622 Central Ave SW, 242-2353, elreyabq.com stuff. Even when I’m trying to play it straight, humor 9 pm, Karaoke June 12, June 11, Bassrush North American Takeover law, and that’s just how readers like it. criminals as human sneaks into my books. You know how, in real life, Burt’s Tiki Lounge 6 pm, UFC 188 Jesus Bas 313 Gold Ave SW, 247-2878 June 13, Thursdays, 7 pm, Hotel Andaluz, Mas, beings caught in a featuring 12th Planet, Loudpvck, Kove the most horrible situations make for the best funny June 3, Fresh 2Def: Wake Self 125 Second St NW, 242-9090, hotelandaluz.com JUNE 5-15 In Stereo Bar: revolving-door sys- stories later? That’s what happens in my novels. The June 4, We Funk Q: Why did you become more interested in June 14, Autograf Piano Music June 5, Innastate Low Spirits criminals than in law enforcement? tem: No one wants characters are having a horrible time, but we can see 2823 Second St NW, 344-9555, Thursdays, 11 am, North Valley Senior Center, June 6, Slow Jeremiah ONGOING to hire ex-cons, so ex- the comedy. There is humor throughout “Duke City lowspiritslive.com 3825 Fourth St NW, 761-4025, cabq.gov/seniors I find criminals to be more varied and interesting. June 9, Super Public cons return to crime, Desperado” and very little violence, but it still feels like June 5, Wildewood, Run Boy Run, Draft Station ABQ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Police sort of do the same thing over and over again Zuni Mountain Boys 1720 Central SW, draft-station.com which gets them a thriller because of the pacing and suspense. JUNE 3-13 in crime novels, but crooks are endlessly creative in June 9, Tony Macalpine, Lonero Tuesdays, 7 pm, The Draft Sessions, Timothy Hill behind bars again. Sister Bar Roadkill Ghost Choir live local indie 11 am, Free, Central & Unser Library, the ways they try to beat the system. Also, I put a lot 407 Central Ave SW, 242-4900, sisterthebar.com June 10, Cowboys and Indian, Whiskey Kiss 8081 Central Ave NE, 768-4320, Most crooks aren’t Natty Vibes June 11, Gecko’s of comedy in my books, and there’s lots of fun to be Q: What’s the difference between a thriller and a June 3, James Whiton Solo Loop Bass RSVP: ampconcerts.org suited to regular Wayne “The Train” Hancock, June 12, 5801 Academy Rd NE, 821-8291, had in the stupidity of crooks. For example, the new June 5, Madness murder mystery, for you? Leeches of Lore EP Release geckosbar.com THURSDAY, JUNE 4 jobs for one reason June 13, 5 Years of Fabulous: book opens with two nimrods trying to rob a drive- June 10, Echo Beds, Burning, Tahnzz Tuesdays, Karaoke or another, and I can relate to that. I haven’t had a In a mystery, something happens (usually a The Gilded Cage’s Anniversary! Cathy Barton & Dave Para thru bank. As you might expect, it doesn’t go well. June 13, Agalloch, Helen Money Wednesdays, Live Entertainment murder) to upset the world depicted in the book, June 15, Little Hurricane, Young Buffalo 5 pm, Free, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, Also, so much of police work these days is scientific regular job since I left the Albuquerque Journal 18 Thursdays, Texas Hold’em Poker League and the hero tries to set the world right again by Skylight 8 pm, Live Entertainment 256-2065, RSVP: ampconcerts.org crime-solving – the CSI phenomenon – and DNA years ago. 139 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe, JUNE 5-18 Saturdays, solving the crime. In a thriller, the hero is usually (505) 982-0775, skylightsantafe.com G Jones doesn’t interest me as much as life on the streets of The Jam Spot 9 pm, Effex Albuquerque, 420 Central Ave SW, trying to prevent something that’s going to upset the Singer Songwriter Open Mic MUSIC Albuquerque. June 3, 239 San Pedro NE, 440-2600 holdmyticket.com Q: Do you channel Elmore Leonard, another author world. In “Duke City Desperado” the protagonist is with Jason Reed Show times are 7 pm unless noted Latin Night with VDJ Dany ONGOING June 4, June 5, Exist Emergency JeeZ LaWeeZ writing about low-life characters? trying not to get caught by a police manhunt, which Reggae Dancehall Friday, Don Martin Part of Summer Nights Concert Schedule June 5, June 6, Zig zag, Diverse Official, Latin Jam Sessions Q: Would you call your protagonists in this series Elmore Leonard is a hero of mine, and I’m always would upset his world in the worst possible way. June 6, Pete Bones + Melanie Moore Envee the Queen Thursdays, 7 pm, Ben Michael’s, 6 pm, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central Ave NW, 7 pm, Wendy Collona 764-6200, abqbiopark.com anti-heroes? flattered when people compare my writing to his. June 13, June 14, Short Nus Rejects, Annihilate, 2404 Pueblo Bonito NW, 224-2817 June 13, 9 pm, Joeski Crushed, Bongo Bums Sure, they qualify as anti-heroes. They have few My books are very taut like his, full of dialogue and Associate Editor Stephanie Hainsfurther conducted JUNE 3-14 June 15, Cryptic Wisdom, Kingpin, of the traits we associate with true heroes – courage, shooting, but Elmore’s the Master. this interview. Thommy Nekro Launchpad June 18, Gommora, Torture Victim 618 Central Ave SW, 764-8887, launchpadrocks.com JUNE 6-16 Hookers, Black Wizard, Hanta Summer Reading List: Local Authors June 3, Ned’s Bar & Grill June 4, The Supervillians, Mondo Vibrations, 2509 San Mateo Boulevard NE, 884-4680, Burque Sol BY STEPHANIE HAINSFURTHER nedsnm.com in this book that even many locals don’t “Wildflowers of the Northern and novel. In “Sagebrush Lane,” the intrepid Supergiant, Rock Jong Il, Cicada June 6, June 6, Bandwidth No Name know about. This is a superb guide for Harrie finds a blood-smeared child and Albuquerque’s Best of the Best ew Mexico is rich in writers. Get to Central Mountains of New Mexico” June 7, June 7, Danger Zone Afu-ra, Dezert Banditz, Andromeda city hikers and strollers alike. by Larry J. Littlefield and Pearl M. Burns then must find the girl’s parents. June 8, June 9, Picosso Nknow our local authors (and publish- Exiles, Definition Rare, Giz, Cryogenik June 12, 6 pm, Beg Borrow & Steal ers) this summer. Here is a select book (University of New Mexico Press, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Slow Children, June 9, June 12, 9 pm, Traveler in Pain “Inside the New Mexico Senate: unmpress.edu) “The Extraordinary Journey of Harry Russian Girlfriends list to get you started. June 13, Chris Ravin’s Showcase This book includes more than 1,000 Goatwhore, Black Breath, Ringworm, Boots, Suits, and Citizens” Forth” June 10, June 14, Danger Zone by Dede Feldman images of native plants, and fits in your by Bruce K. Byers Theories June 16, Picosso Nonfiction (University of New Mexico Press, hand while you explore and identify. (AuthorHouse, authorhouse.com) June 11, Beat Battle: Hosted by Wake Self The fictionalized memoir starts in June 12, The Broken Fables, The Lymbs, JUNE 7-15 “The Basic New Mexico Bucket List: unmpress.edu) Hounds Low This award-winning book by a four-term Albuquerque and travels with its Sense & Change, Benz Shelton, Sunshine Theater 100 Things to Do in New Mexico Fiction June 13, 120 Central Ave SW, 764-0249, New Mexico senator is a must-read author all over the world. Byers was Gaddo Spekktakk Before You Die” sunshinetheaterlive.com memoir of political battles, characters “Rock with Wings” greatly influenced by his experiences June 14, The Mowgli’s, Vinyl Theatre, by Barbe Awalt June 7, J Boog, Hot Rain, Westafa “Aim High” by Evelyn and the issues that confronted us. by Anne Hillerman in the American Field Service summer Kid Dinosaur (Rio Grande Books, nmsantos.com) June 12, Sepultura, Destruction, Arsis, Vinogradov was one of The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Starkill The perfect book (HarperCollins, harpercollins.com) program in 1960, which led to a career JUNE 3-16 2014’s runners up. Although this book is labeled “Leaphorn Yelawolf for newcomers and “Hacking the Earthship: In Search in international affairs. June 15, and Chee Mysteries Book 20,” it is the Tractor Brewery: Wells Park visitors, this book of an Earth-Shelter that Works for 1800 Fourth St NW, 243-6752, getplowed.com JUNE 7-16 & ONGOING second from Anne Hillerman, who has should be displayed Everybody” June 3, 7 pm, Kamikaze Karaoke Poetry 8 pm, Keith Sanchez Zinc Cellar Bar Enter our 10th Annual Editor’s Choice by Rachel Preston Prinz adapted her father Tony Hillerman’s June 4, 3009 Central Ave NE, 254-9462, zincabq.com in your guest room In the Mix with Cloudface fictional series to her own style and “Heartbreak Ridge and Other Poems” June 6, Blues duos 8-11 pm or gifted to a New (Archinia, archinia.com) 7 pm, Poetry and Beer Tuesdays, focus. Make no mistake, Anne’s books by Bill Nevins June 9, Thursdays & Saturdays, Larger bands perform Photography Contest Mexico-loving friend. Architect, documentary filmmaker and 8 pm, pLOUD Music Series are an homage to Tony and seamless June 11, 9:30 pm-12:30 am. We are accepting entries from New Mexico photographers Meet the author preservationist Preston Prinz addresses (Swimming With Elephants Publications, June 16, 8 pm, Beer and Bellies Open Belly Dance in the undertaking, but it’s all Anne here Sundays, Solo artists during brunch, 11 am-2 pm. for the 10th Annual Editor’s Choice Photography Contest. July 7 at 7 p.m. the pros and cons of earthship building swimmingwithelephants.wordpress.com) Dan Golden and that’s wonderful. An exploration of war and peace by local JUNE 5-13 June 7, First place winner receives $75 at Bookworks; or and living, including site selection and June 9, Ace Revel and publication in the July 15, 2015 issue of ABQ Free Press. which home systems must be designed performance poet and organizer Nevins, Coolwater Fusion June 11, Rudy Boy Experiment July 11 at 1 p.m. Wyoming Mall, 2010 Wyoming Blvd NE, the selections from this latest book hit June 13, The Steve Maase Project at Treasure House by a professional. “Murder on 332-2665, coolwaterfusion.com Your entry in this contest gives us first-time rights June 14, Ambrose Rivera Sagebrush Lane: hard on the politics and the personal. 6 pm, Shane Wallin to publish your photo(s) in print and online. Books in Old Town. June 5, June 16, Eryn Bent 9 pm, Comedy Showcase “Gringo Lessons: Twenty Years of A Harrie McKinsey June 6, Entries must be received by June 6, 2015 in the following form: hosted by Matt JUNE 7-17 Terror in Taos” Mystery” “The Age of Jive” • Two (2) entries are allowed per photographer “Walking Albuquerque: 30 Tours of by Patricia by Nate Maxson June 12, 6 pm, Oscar Butler by Bill Whaley 9 pm, Comedy Showcase Marble Brewery • Black-and-white or color the Duke City’s Historic Neighbor- Smith Wood June 13, 111 Marble Ave NW, 243-2739, (Nighthawk Press, nighthawkpress.com) (Amazon CreateSpace, Amazon.com) hosted by Margaret • Digital entries only! hoods, Ditch Trails, Urban Nature, This millennial writer and performance marblebrewery.com By the former publisher of the Taos (Aakenbaaken & Kent, Duopalooza: Zuni Mountain Boys, • High-quality image (at least 1200 pixels wide) and labeled with the and Public Art” poet finds a new way with language that Sneakerz Sports Grille June 7, by Stephen Ausherman Horse Fly, a tongue-in-cheek memoir of aakenbaaken.com) 4100 San Mateo Blvd NE, 837-1708, Happy Gland Band photographer’s last name and first initial followed by title: coming to know Taos, its local characters This book is follow engages and electrifies. sneakerzsportsbar.com June 17, PeacePal Fundraiser: Example - JonesS-SandiaSunset (Wilderness Press, wildernesspress.com) up to “The Easter 6 pm, Roger Jameson Band Pawn Shop Poster Boys • Must be accompanied by full title for photograph and a very brief bio Ausherman told us he had a hard time and politics, from the 1960s until now. June 5, Egg Murder,” Smith June 5, 9 pm, Karaoke narrowing it down, and there are gems Stephanie Hainsfurther is an associate Email to [email protected] by June 6, 2015. Wood’s popular first editor for ABQ Free Press. Entries are juried by a panel of professional photographers whose decisions are final. PAGE 30 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS EVENTS EVENTS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 3, 2015 • PAGE 31 CALENDAr CALENDAr FRIDAY, JUNE 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH JUNE 14 JUNE 19-21 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Grease Summer Reading Tween Program: THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Part of Railyard Park Movie Series Duct Tape Wallets Solas The Weepies Spamalot Fiddler on the Roof Amazing Spider Man 2 8 pm, Free, Santa Fe Railyard Park, 2 pm, Lomas Tramway Library, Explora: Motion Picture Math 8 pm, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Part of Zoo Music Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Lensic Performing Arts Center, Part of Movies in the Park Noon, Erna Fergusson Library, 740 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, ampconcerts.org 908 Eastridge Dr NE, 291-6295, abclibrary.org 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 886-1251, 6 pm, Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, Ave SW, 242-4750, albuquerquelittletheatre.org 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, Dusk, Free, Altamont Little League, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, 888-8100, ampconcerts.org 764-6200, abqbiopark.com (505) 988-7050, lensic.org 8300 Eubank Blvd NE, 314-0477, bernco.gov RSVP: abclibrary.org THROUGH JUNE 27 SATURDAY, JUNE 20 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 JUNE 5-7 JUNE 12-15 SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Hotel Transylvania Butterfly Education and Awareness Day LGBTIQ Candlelight Vigil presented by Xanadu Jr SCREENS Part of Movies in the Park 9 am, Great Outdoors Nursery & Botanical Gar- ABQ Pride VSA North 4th Theatre, 4904 Fourth St NW, LOVE AS REVOLUTION FESTIVAL Snowmass Mammoth Fest: 69th Annual Tony Awards: Live Viewing Dusk, Free, Prado del Sol (Twin Parks), den, 10408 Second St NW, 271-0325, 7:30 pm, Morningside Park, Lead Ave SE and Various locations, Madrid, schedule and more Music, Brews, Chili cardboard-playhouse.org 5 pm, MTS Center for Theatre Black Box, JUNE 3-16 4300 Avenida Mañana NE, 314-0477, wingsofenchantment.com Morningside Dr SE info: loveasrevolution.com Roaring Folk Valley, Snowmass Village, 6320 Domingo Rd NE, 265-9119, bernco.gov Colorado, (877) 987-6487, JUNE 4-7 Films at The Guild muscialtheatresw.com Family Day: Courageous SATURDAY, JUNE 13 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, 10 am, Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, More info: snowmassmammothfest.com Million Dollar Quartet Movie Under the Wings: 255-1848; for movie times: guildcinema.com TUESDAY, JUNE 9 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242-4600, c Albuquerque Pridefest ABQ FOLK FESTIVAL Popejoy Hall, UNM Main Campus, Back to the Future More info: abqpride.com SATURDAY, JUNE 13 June 3, Marie’s Story 7:30 pm, The National Museum of Nuclear Sci- abq.gov/museum Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, 203 Cornell Drive, 925-5858, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Movie Day: Into the Woods June 3, ence & History, 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Heights Summerfest: Smash Mouth 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 768-6020, 2nd Annual Blues, Brews and Bikes Fest popejoypresents.com out the Window and Disappeared Noon, Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 JUNE 6-7 abqfolkfest.org 1 pm, Taos Mesa Brewing, Broadway Blvd SE, 764-1742, abclibrary.org nuclearmuseum.org 5 pm, North Domingo Baca Multigeneraltional June 4, Everything is Terrible! Legends 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado, (575) 758-1900, JUNE 4-14 CreateAthon NM Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE Cactus Tractor June 5-6, Human Centipede III Stop-motion Movies Santa Fe in Motion taosmesabrewing.com 2 pm, Free, New Mexico History Museum, 10 am, South Valley Economic Development Noon, East Mountain Library, The Seven: Short Works Festival June 5-8, About Elly 3 pm, Tony Hillerman Library, Know Your Roots 2015: Breakin’ FUSION Theatre Company, The Cell Theatre, 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, (505) 476-5200, Center, 318 Isleta Blvd SW, createathonnm.org 1 Old Tijeras Rd, Tijeras, 281-8508, Cowboy Way, Flying J Wranglers June 6, B.B. King: The Life of Riley — A Tribute 8205 Apache Ave NE, RSVP: 291-6264, & Open Styles Battles abclibrary.org Part of Hit the Road Concert Series 700 First St NW, 766-9412, liveatthecell.com Screening abclibrary.org nmhistorymuseum.org Enchantment Arts & Crafts Festival 1 pm, Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, 314-0176 11 am, Free, Lincoln Historic Site, 12 miles east June 6-7, Nightmare in Las Cruces Part 2 10 am, The Classic Century Square Building, Calling All Heroes and Heroines: FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: FRIDAY, JUNE 12 4616 Central, 3rd Floor, 263-6193, Songs and Stories for Everyday Heroes with of Capitan on US 380, Lincoln, June 8-13, FESTIVALS, FIESTAS & FAMILY Our Sun, Our Star: Safe Solar Viewing Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll enchantmentartsandcrafts.com Sage Harrington, Happy Gland Band, RSVP: nmhistoricsites.org, (575) 653-4372 An Iliad Big Hero 6 10:30 am, Free, Lomas Tramway Library, Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie Ste B, IRIS – Albert Maysles Final Movie! ONGOING and Laurie Magovern June 9-13, Part of Movies in the Park 2015 Gun, Sword, and Knife Show 908 Eastridge Dr NE, 291-6295, abclibrary.org SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Santa Fe, facebook.com/threeperformancegroup Heaven Adores You : 10:30 am, Lomas Tramway Library, June 12-16, Dusk, Free, Westside Community Center, Expo New Mexico, Manuel Lujan Jr Exhibit A Documentary on Elliot Smith Giraffe and Lorikeet Feeding SUNDAY, JUNE 14 908 Eastridge Dr NE, 291-6295, abclibrary.org The Anslovers 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, 314-0477, bernco.gov Daily, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, Complex, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, 222-9700, Comedy? The Hand that Feeds Part of Hit the Road Concert Series 9:30 pm, The Box, 100 Gold Ave SW #112, June 14, 764-6200, abqbiopark.com exponm.com Sandia Paddle & Film Festival SUNDAY, JUNE 7 11 am, Free, Ft. Selden Historic Site, I-25 exit theboxabq.com June 14-15, Results JUNE 12-14 10:30 am, more info: 19, 13 miles north of Las Cruces, Radium Stories in the Sky with Laurie Magovern Spring Festival & Fiber Arts Fair newmexicokayakinstruction.com/sandia-paddle-festival Chatter Sunday: Viola, Piano and Oboe JUNE 5-11 Motion Conference Wednesdays, 9:30 am and 11 am, Anderson 10am, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Springs, RSVP: nmhistoricsites.org, JUNE 5-6 New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave, Kosmos Performance Space at the Factory on Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, 471-2261, golondrinas.org TUESDAY, JUNE 16 5th, 1715 Fifth St NW (575) 647-0421 Jean Cocteau Cinema Santa Fe, more info: motionconference.com Santa Fe Musical Theatre Festival 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, (505) 466-5528, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 768-6020, Chamber music, poetry and coffee Lensic Performing Arts Center, JUNE 7-JUNE 28 Bosque Moonlight Hikes Chatter Sunday: Quartet for the End of Time jeancocteaucinema.com SATURDAY, JUNE 13 balloonmuseum.com 10:30 am, second performance 3 pm, chatter- Kosmos Performance Space at the Factory on 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, 7:30 pm, Tingley Café Train Station, Symphony of the Wild Family Music and Movies: abq.org 5th, 1715 Fifth St NW (505) 988-7050, sfmrf.org June 5, Experiment Video Screening/Shorts Toddler Time Tingley Beach, cabq.gov, RSVP: 848-7180 June 5-11, Spike Island Tuesdays, 9 am, Explora!, 1701 Mountain Rd Sunday under the Stars Chamber music, poetry and coffee Part of New Media New Mexico, Free, every Sunday, 6 pm: music, sunset: movie Montse Cortés: Flamencas en la Sombra JUNE 6-7 June 20-24, The Apple Pushers currentsnewmedia.org NW, 224-8300, explora.us WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Part of New Mexico True Fiesta de Apertura 10:30 am, second performance 3 pm, Inn of the Mountain Gods, front lawn, 287 10 am, Violet Crown Cinema, 8 pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center, chatterabq.org Cassandra JUNE 5-15 Tuesday Night Swing Dance with The Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, (800) 545-9011, Backgammon Instruction and Match Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie Ste B, 1606 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, (512) 495-9600, 6 pm, Free for beginners, Flying Star Café, 1701 Fourth St SW, 246-2261, nhccnm.org TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Calming Four innofthemountaingods.com Santa Fe, facebook.com/threeperformancegroup CCA Cinematheque facebook.com/violetcrownsantafe Tuesdays, 7 pm, Heights Community Center, Abe Mac Band, Planes 723 Silver SW, 244-8099, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, (505) 982-1338, June 7, JUNE 7-13 823 Buena Vista SE, 710-3840, Big Skillet, Maleficent abqbackgammon.com Hillsong Young & Free SUNDAY, JUNE 7 ccasantafe.org Maleficent June 14, 7 pm, Calvary Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd NE, Part of Movies in the Park thecalmingfour.com Branded Bandits, Space Jam Festival Flamenco Internacional The Connection, (Dis)Honesty: June 21, Explora: Kaleidoscope-crazed ticketfly.com Starts June 5, Against the Grain, LEGO Movie Santa Fe Community Orchestra The Truth About Lies, Tangerines Dusk, Free, Gateway Park, 100 Isleta Blvd SW, June 28, 2 pm, Central & Unser Library, de Alburquerque 4 pm, Lensic Performing Arts Center, JUNE 3-7 Presented by Heritage Hotels & Resorts, The Yes Men are Revolting 314-0477, bernco.gov 8081 Central Ave NW, 768-4320, THURSDAY, JUNE 18 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, Starts June 12, MONDAY, JUNE 8 more info: ffi28.org Auteurs 2015 Series: Gold Rush with Rockabilly on the Route Festival RSVP: abclibrary.org (505) 988-7050, lensic.org June 13, JUNE 13-21 Tucumcari, more info: rockabillyontheroute.com The Gregg Daigle Band Hank Troy Operation Teen Financial Literacy@ Your Part of Summer Nights Concert Schedule Life Cycle of the Butterfly MONDAY, JUNE 8 Auteurs 2015 Series: City Lights Fulldome Programs Library 10:30 am, South Broadway Library, 6 pm, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central Ave NW, 764- MONDAY, JUNE 8 June 13-15, THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Part of New Media New Mexico, 2 pm, Erna Fergusson Library, 1025 Broadway Blvd SE, 764-1742, Jill Cohn 6200, abqbiopark.com 3 pm, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, The Yes Men are Revolting JUNE 10-17 currentsnewmedia.org Operation Teen Financial Literacy @ Your 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, 888-8100, abclibrary.org abclibrary.org 836-0684, abclibrary.org 7 pm, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Institute of American Indian Arts, Library FRIDAY, JUNE 19 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, Fathom Events 2 pm, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr Reading Magic with John Polinko at selected movie theaters, fathomevents.com 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, iaia.edu 10:30 am, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Recycle Man (505) 988-7050, lensic.org NE, 291-6295, abclibrary.org Bebe La La June 10, One Night for ONE DROP 836-0684, abclibrary.org Third Thursday: Family Night 10:30 am, Taylor Ranch Library, 1 pm, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd TUESDAY, JUNE 16 5 pm, Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, June 13, Velasquez vs. Werdum Reading Magic with John Polinko 5700 Bogart St NW, 897-8816, abclibrary.org NW, 761-4020, abclibrary.org/losgriegos THURSDAY, JUNE 11 TUESDAY, JUNE 9 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242-4600, June 16, Insider Access to Disney + Pixar’s Movie Day: Sponge Bob 10:30 am, Cherry Hills Library, TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Shakespeare on the Plaza: Julius Caesar Inside Out Noon, Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 6901 Barstow St NE, 857-8321, abclibrary.org cabq.gov/museum SATURDAY, JUNE 20 7:30 pm, Civic Plaza, Main Stage, 1 Civic Plaza Broadway Blvd SE, 764-1742, abclibrary.org Explora: Mobiles; Twisted by Balance June 17, DCI 2015 Tour Premiere Tall Tales and Traditional Yarns for Kids: Sarah 3 pm, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836- King Sunny Ade and His African Beats NW, Third St NW and Marquette Ave NW, Malone SATURDAY, JUNE 20 7:30 pm, Dirty Bourbon, Readers’ Afternoon Out: Brandon Padilla 0684, RSVP: abclibrary.org 3 pm, Ernie Pyle Library, albuquerquecc.com NOW PLAYING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 10:30 am, Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW, 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 886-1251, Mama’s Minerals 10th Annual 900 Girard SE, 256-2065, abclibrary.org 768-5170, abclibrary.org/mainlibrary Making Comics: Panel by Panel 10 am, ampconcerts.org SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Lockheed Martin Dynatheater Experimental Documentary Series: Arts and Crafts Fair Shorts Part of New Media New Mexico, 3 pm, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart St NW, Mama’s Minerals, 800 20th St NW, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers New Mexico Museum of Natural History, 1801 FRIDAY, JUNE 5 897-8816, RSVP: abclibrary.org Recycle Man Part of Zoo Music Enchanted: Journeys in Belly Dance Mountain Rd NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org currentsnewmedia.org 266-8443, mamasminerals.com 10:30 am, Erna Fergusson Library, 6 pm, Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, 6 pm, VSA North 4th Art Center, Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 3D 7 pm, Violet Crown Cinema, 25th Annual Los Volcanes Day! Twilight Tours at the Zoo 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, 888-8100, 764-6200, abqbiopark.com 4904 Fourth St NW, [email protected] Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D 1606 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, (512) 495-9600, 8 am, Los Volcanes Senior Center, 7 pm, Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, Crossword Puzzle appears on page 32 abclibrary.org facebook.com/violetcrownsantafe RSVP: 848-7180, abqbiopark.com JUNE 13-14 Tiny Giants 3D 6500 Los Volcanes Rd NW, 836-8745, cabq.gov WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 STAGES FRIDAY, JUNE 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18 NM Desert Fest WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Shakespeare on the Plaza: Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Jill Cohn THROUGH JUNE 7 The Taming of the Shrew A Place to Stand Your Day is My Night: nmdesertfest.com Backgammon Instruction and Match 5:30 pm, Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW, 7:30 pm, Civic Plaza, Main Stage, 7:30 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave NW, Experimental Documentary Feature 6 pm, Free for beginners, Flying Star Café, 768-5170, abclibrary.org/mainlibrary Curtains 1 Civic Plaza NW, Third St NW and Marquette 768-3544, kimotickets.com Part of New Media New Mexico, Egyptian Hieroglyphs 723 Silver SW, 244-8099, abqbackgammon.com The Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth Street NW, Ave NW, albuquerquecc.com currentsnewmedia.org 3 pm, Tony Hillerman Library, THURSDAY, JUNE 11 898-9222, adobetheater.org Big Hero 6 7 pm, Violet Crown Cinema, 1606 Alcaldesa St, 8205 Apache Ave NE, RSVP: 291-6264, Stories in the Night Sky TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Part of Railyard Park Movie Series Santa Fe, (512) 495-9600, facebook.com/violet- abclibrary.org & ABQ Concert Band Chris Trapper The Moment of Yes! 8 pm, Free, Santa Fe Railyard Park, 6 pm, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Part of Summer Nights Concert Schedule Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St, An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel crownsantafe Pet Care Basics with Animal Humane 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 768-6020, 6 pm, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central Ave NW, 7:30 pm, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 740 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, ampconcerts.org Santa Fe, santafeplayhouse.org FRIDAY, JUNE 19 New Mexico balloonmuseum.com 764-6200, abqbiopark.com 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, Strange Magic 10:30 am, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd THROUGH JUNE 13 (505) 988-7050, lensic.org Part of Movies in the Park NW, 761-4020, abclibrary.org/losgriegos Watermelon Mountain Jug Band Earth to Echo Dusk, Free, Los Vecinos Community Center, Part of Movies in the Park Tweens: Upcycled Vinyl Electronics Case 6 pm, Erna Fergusson Library, Red Herring JUNE 19-JULY 12 Reading Magic with John Polinko 3:30 pm, San Pedro Library, The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, 478 1/2 Old Hwy. 66, 314-0477, bernco.gov Dusk, Free, Raymond G Sanchez Community 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, 888-8100, 10:30 am, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard Blvd 5600 Trumbull Ave SE, 256-2067, abclibrary.org 247-8600, vortexabq.org The Sunshine Boys Center, 9800 Fourth St NW, 314-0477, SE, 256-2065, abclibrary.org The Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth Street NW, bernco.gov RSVP: abclibrary.org 898-9222, adobetheater.org PAGE 32 • June 3, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS CLASSIFIEDS/CROSSWORD Farm Life classifieds by Myles Mellor and Sally York HELP WANTED real estate Advertising Account Executive Maddox Management LLC offers EAST DOWNTOWN COMMUTERS Across 53. 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