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Editor: [email protected] ABQ Free Press Pulp News Associate Editor, News: [email protected] Associate Editor, Arts: compiled By abq free press staff [email protected] New Mexico’s second-largest newspaper VOL II, Issue 8, April 22, 2015 Knock it off by Jackson to take part in a secret wed- Advertising: [email protected] ding and was given a marriage certificate Ikea is asking customers to stop playing and a wedding ring that symbolized their On Twitter: @FreeABQ hide-and-seek in its stores, business-in- “undying love,” according to the U.K. In This Issue surance.com reports. The craze began newspaper, The Mirror. The two men Editor last year when the Swedish furniture filed their claims against the $1.5 billion Dan Vukelich retailer allowed a woman to play the Jackson estate after a statutory deadline (505) 345-4080. Ext. 800 game with her friends at a Belgium for civil lawsuits. location. Tens of thousands of people NEWS Associate Editor, News have signed up this month to play ABQ Free Press Pulp News...... Page 2 hide-and-seek in stores in Amsterdam Transgender Dennis Domrzalski and Utrecht, Netherlands. Popular The nation’s first openly transgender (505) 306-3260 City contractor arranged phony work excuse for jailed son...... Page 4 hiding spots include under beds and news reporter is facing fire from Cover Story: DA Kari Brandenberg says, “I fear for my safety”...... Page 5 Associate Editor, Arts sofas, inside cabinets and closets, and transgender advocates for a series of How a mental-health call escalated to an APD SWAT standoff...... Page Stephanie Hainsfurther 6 beneath plastic bins and Ikea shopping public misstatements on transgender (505) 301-0905 ABQ social justice events...... Page 9 bags. “We need to make sure people are biology and for speaking out on Bruce Kids are the losers in dispute between county and 4-H clubs...... 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The two men, now 36 ad personalization program to other at freeabq.com and 32, say they were abused starting at markets, including Atlanta, Fortune On the cover: Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg at a recent news conference announcing that the city is in a the ages of 9 and 7. One boy was required magazine reported. “crisis.” In an interview in this issue, she says she fears for her safety. (Photo by Juan Antonio Labreche) PAGE 4 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 5 City Contractor Arranged Phony Doctor’s Excuse for Jailed Son DA Brandenburg Says She Fears for Her Safety BY PETER ST. CYR BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI

member of Albuquerque’s flood control board is board. She is currently serving a five- t sounds like a story from a Third World country February. Afacing ethics questions for her role in a scheme year term that began this past Jan. 1. Iwhere even law enforcement authorities have to The rule change requires district judges to dis- with city workers to arrange for a phony doctor’s The “physician’s authorization for watch their backs. But it’s right here in Albuquerque. miss criminal cases if APD fails to share evidence excuse to explain her jailed son’s absence from his an excused work absence” was signed Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Branden- with both the DA and defense attorneys within city job. by Jenna Hansche, a clinician at the burg fears for her safety because of her decision to 10 days of an arrest. Because APD isn’t geared up The son, city zoning inspector Levi Criswell, was University of New Mexico Hospital, charge two Albuquerque police officers with murder to meet that deadline, criminal cases are being locked up at the Metropolitan Detention Center on Oct. 31, 2014, the same day that in the fatal shooting of homeless camper James Boyd dismissed. While Brandenburg’s lawyers are this past Halloween for violating conditions of his Criswell was jailed. The note excused last year, she told ABQ Free Press. working with lower-echelon APD officials on how release on a 2012 criminal charge that he forced a Criswell’s absence from work at a The DA said she’s been told by friendly APD to comply with the new rule, there have been no 4-year-old girl to perform oral sex. time when his vacation and personal officers that she’s a target of forces who want her out discussions between Brandenburg and Eden or Criswell’s mother, Debbie Stover, a former leave time were on the verge of being of office and punished for daring to challenge the his top commanders, she said. director of the city Planning Department working depleted, according to city records. police department. Why isn’t Eden, who took office on Feb. 27, as a contractor for the City Council, admitted in an The scheme was uncovered by ABQ In a wide-ranging interview, Brandenburg told 2014, or anyone from the office of two-term email to herself to arranging for the doctor’s note to Free Press after months of investi- ABQ Free Press that she knows who those forces are Mayor Richard Berry talking to her? explain what ended up being Criswell’s three-week gation into city records and audio Levi Criswell Debbie Stover but isn’t yet willing to go public with their names “I don’t know that, and I would be speculat- absence from work. recordings of phone calls at the jail. and motives. But she says her fear is real. ing,” Brandenburg said. “They could not be Except for Criswell, who resigned in Planning Department to confirm her earlier phone “I fear for my safety because other Albuquerque communicating with me because I’m a suspect, Stover delivered a doctor’s note January, no one lost their job in connection with the call in which she told them, “Levi is very sick.” Police Department officers have told me that I but they didn’t communicate with me before, so I to Criswell’s supervisors at the cover-up, which was widely known within the city’s She did not mention at the times she made the call should,” Brandenburg said. “I don’t think they’re don’t know.” Planning Department to confirm Planning Department. and delivered the note that Criswell was in jail for going to kill me, but I have been told to fear for my But, in a way, Brandenburg said she knows. Criswell was indicted in May 2014 by a Bernalillo failing to provide a urine sample for a drug test that safety.” When asked if she’s troubled by that lack of her earlier phone call in which County grand jury on a charge of first-degree sexual was required as a condition of his pre-trial release on communication, she replied cryptically: “They she told them, ‘Levi is very sick’ penetration of a minor and bribery of a witness in the rape charge. Criswell later admitted to investiga- ‘If I had resigned, if they had run me know that I know.” connection with the alleged March 11, 2012, incident tors that he hadn’t been sick and never saw or talked out of office, who would be in office?’ When asked if the city’s chief administrative Stover, the daughter of former Albuquerque involving the 4-year-old girl. Criswell was arraigned to Dr. Hansche until he was released from jail in late officer, Rob Perry, was responsible for sending Police Chief Bob Stover, is an elected member of the this past June and entered a plea of not guilty. November, according to city records. – Brandenburg the investigation regarding her son to the New board of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Flood According to a report produced for the city by As Criswell’s absence continued, some of Mexico Attorney General’s Office and leaking the Control Authority. The cover-up occurred in the final Robert Caswell Investigations, Stover delivered Criswell’s co-workers grew suspicious, and a formal Brandenburg has hinted that APD’s criminal material to a local morning newspaper, Branden- days of Debbie Stover’s campaign for the AMAFCA a doctor’s note to Criswell’s supervisors at the investigation was launched. The probe found that investigation into allegations that she intimidated burg, a Democrat, said, “I can’t discuss that on cont. on page 10 and bribed witnesses in connection with a burglary tape; I have very specific information about that.” case involving her son are part of the wider attempt But she offered insight into the alleged smear Dan Vukelich to intimidate and smear her. campaign. “I think they thought that would be it But she does have allies in the police department. [and she’d resign] and they would have the DA’s Kari Brandenburg, who was named as a suspect in a potential bribery and witness Those friendly officers have told Brandenburg about office, and they would be able to manage all the intimidation in a burglary case involving her son, said a leak of the investigation was an effort by City Hall to force her to resign, which would have allowed Gov. Featured RENTAL Property other problems in the department – revelations decisions. It didn’t happen. If I had resigned, if Susana Martinez to appoint a Republican replacement. apparently so serious they’ve caused the four-term they had run me out of office, who would be in DA sleepless nights, she said. office?” 400 Copper NE, Albuquerque early 1970s, prosecuted a man who had shot Keith Oddly, the APD move to leak the bribery and Under New Mexico law, if a district attorney Sandy’s Albuquerque police officer father, she said. witness intimidation story may have turned Bran- resigns or dies before his or her term of office ends, “There was no retaliation. When they [the officers’ denburg from an official perceived as complicit in the governor appoints a successor. The current attorneys] filed that motion to conflict [disqualify APD’s culture of aggression into a victim of it. governor, as well as the mayor of Albuquerque, are the district attorney’s office from prosecuting the “I have had people come to me and beg me for Republicans. Sandy-Perez case], you know what we could have help to try to change things. They give me informa- Attorney General Hector Balderas, a Democrat, done? I could have dismissed it [the case against the A full-service residential tion that they otherwise wouldn’t have had I not has yet to announce whether he’ll pursue charges officers], gone to a grand jury and ‘boom,’ done,” been in this situation,” Brandenburg said. “That against Brandenburg, but even if she’s cleared, the and commercial Brandenburg said. information doesn’t make me feel good when I go allegations have staggered the district attorney, a property management brokerage A Bernalillo County District Court judge ruled to sleep at night. That information doesn’t make me mother of four. on April 9 that Brandenburg’s office could not serving both renters feel safe.” “In a nutshell, it’s the worst thing that has ever prosecute the case against Perez and Sandy because There are other things about the leaders at the happened to me besides losing my daughter [of and property owners. of the appearance of a conflict of interest. On April police department and at City Hall that trouble sudden infant death syndrome in 1987], Bran- 16, Brandenburg named prominent Albuquerque Brandenburg; they won’t communicate with her, she denburg said. “Integrity is everything, truth is civil rights attorney Randi McGinn as the special said. everything. I take this role so seriously, and so to be prosecutor in the case. “When I talk to the chief [Gorden Eden], it’s kind accused of something that would compromise my McGinn, a prominent civil rights lawyer and of odd saying that because I never talk [with him]. integrity, even though I know that’s not true, it’s 515 CENTRAL AVENUE NE former assistant district attorney who once made There is no communication going on with City Hall overwhelming. It’s like it negates everything I’ve ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87196-4249 a witness throw up during her cross-examination, and the brass of the police department,” Branden- done my whole life.” took the Perez-Sandy case as an independent burg said. “Since the chief has been in office, he has While the allegations have struck Brandenburg to OFFICE 505-242-0989 PENTHOUSE LOFT in Historic EDO. Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Sleek Cabinets and Stainless counsel for $5,400 plus expenses. McGinn has not responded to any correspondence. 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Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor at ABQ Free constitutional police practices, and the other is a In a quirk of history, Brandenburg’s father, Jim WWW.MADDOXMGMT.COM Pres & Lovelace around the corner. No Pets. No Smoking. www.MaddoxMgmt.com Press. Reach him at [email protected] New Mexico Supreme Court rule that took effect in Brandenburg, who served as district attorney in the PAGE 6 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 7 How a Mental-health Call Escalated to an APD SWAT Standoff Brandenburg GOP Challengers How to Deal with a Picky Eater: BY ANDY BEALE Stepping Up to the Plate Let Them Starve tephen Fought, who suffers from schizophrenia, By JOE MONAHAN BY EFRAIN VILLA Sthought people were coming to kill him. The Stephen Fought, he ABQ Free winner in the legal and image wars and military-style team set up outside his motel room t is important we that this is the product of nature not Press this week coasts to re-election, does she then are on the same nurture. To these statements, I say, didn’t disabuse him of the notion. who suffers from T I digs deep into the make a play for Albuquerque mayor in page about the bullshit. “They weren’t in uniform; they were just like a schizophrenia, division between 2017? For sure, Brandenburg has given definition of a picky Try this experiment on children who SWAT team army. They tried to come in my window. survived a barricade District Attorney Kari the political community plenty to chew eater. refuse to eat bread crust. I have done I had a gun, so they didn’t wanna come in,” Fought incident with an Brandenburg and over in an otherwise quiet prelude to the I am not talking it many times and results rarely vary. said in an interview with ABQ Free Press. APD SWAT team the Albuquerque events of 2016. about selective When they are not looking, take the This past Nov. 9, less than two weeks after the city Police Department, Besides landing that Brandenburg people who reject two ends of a sliced loaf of bread, signed its consent decree with the U.S. Department this past November featuring an in-depth interview, this edition of ABQ Free Press certain poisons which is technically all crust, and make of Justice, Albuquerque TV viewers saw a full-scale during which he interview with the longtime prosecutor surprises with a very early endorsement that the food industrial complex tries a sandwich with the dark side of the SWAT response to Fought’s schizophrenia. was teargassed, in which she reveals the depth of that of Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic to pass off as nutritious, and this is not slices hidden on the inside. In front of Without realizing it, they bore witness to the gap divide. presidential nomination. One may argue about people who make a logical choice the bread crust snob cut off the edges in Albuquerque’s system for dealing with mental shot with bean bags For those of us of a political bent, it that’s like buying the car before kicking to limit their diet because of moral or of the sandwich and give it to them. health calls. And without realizing it at the time, and attacked by raises the question of where the newly the tires, but Clinton has been around health considerations. Watch their reaction as they take a bite Stephen Fought almost met the same fate as home- controversial Brandenburg is headed. the track so many times she’s not about I’m talking about the pansy, tac- ... and another ... and another. less camper James Boyd, who was shot and killed a police dog. The answer could hold a surprise or two. to surprise anyone with sharp turns of tile-sensitive, bread-crust trimming, One kid told me it was the best in the Sandia Mountains during a standoff with Brandenburg, 61, is now serving her the wheel. By now you either like her or opportunistically delusional neurotics sandwich he had ever tasted and added Albuquerque police. Shortly after nightfall, APD fourth, four-year term as DA. How long don’t. whose deficiencies are not just socially that his aversion to bread crust was so That Sunday, Fought’s mother, Myra Wilburn, sent its bomb-disposal robot to is that? When she was first elected in In our neck of the woods, they won’t enabled, but exalted. I’m talking about strong that even seeing it would have called the Albuquerque Police Department to ask fire tear gas through the window 2000, Gary Johnson was governor, 9/11 be leaping to their feet in ecstasy over human specimens who are living proof ruined his appetite. them to help her son. It wasn’t the first time. Since of Fought’s motel room, causing was just another day, and Jim Baca was Clinton, but she will be getting enough that natural selection is, in the modern So, what does this little unscientific he was a teenager, Fought has suffered from occa- him to run out into the parking mayor of Albuquerque (remember him?). “likes” on her Facebook page to make age, nonexistent. experiment teach us? the state a pretty sure bet to fall her way. sional delusions that he’s being tracked or hunted lot. According to Fought’s lawyer, No one in modern history has served I realize that not all picky eaters are It teaches us that our arbitrary longer as the county’s chief prosecutor, Her strength will come from the state’s by people who want to kill him. He also struggles Craig Acorn, officers then shot privileged, unadventurous, judgmental hangups can become lifelong limitations Andy Beale and Brandenburg could stretch the run three large cities that lean toward Dems with drug addiction. Fought himself had called him with five beanbag rounds, hypocrites who derive a sense of when those around us fail to recognize to a fifth, four-year term if she seeks in presidential elections – Albuquerque, APD at least 14 times that day, according to an APD and, while Fought was trying satisfaction when they impose their the difference between empowering and re-election next year, a door she tells us Santa Fe and Las Cruces. spokesman. to crawl away, they deployed a a firearm in mental distress who pointed a gun at self-induced neuroses on their friends, enabling. Had cavemen, or cavewomen she is not yet closing. Clinton will run into the traditional road- family, and complete strangers. Not all or cavepeople, if you will, allowed their “I don’t know how many times, I would call the canine to attack him, leaving him with large scars police. And we had no choice but to make sure that If she goes for it, it should be a colorful blocks for nonconservative candidates in of them. The rational side of me knows offspring to demand that their sa- police … and tell them where he was and tell them across his back. he got the – that he was taken into custody safely.” campaign. Two other Democrats are Southeast New Mexico and in the Four that some are dealing with a limited ber-tooth tiger steak be cut into a smiley that he needed treatment. And they would pick The case illustrates the challenges APD and the Tixier also insisted that there were no public safety already in the race. Former federal Corners. She can be expected to turn comfort threshold, perhaps even a face, we probably would not be around him up and take him to the mental-health facility,” risks in setting up snipers in a public area only feet community face in dealing with mentally ill people. prosecutor Raul Torrez has already that around with a solid showing in the disorder. today to make ridiculous statements away from families and children. Wilburn said. In dealing with Fought the second time, APD raised more than $100,000 for a run at rural Hispanic counties of the north. However, when adults insist that their commonly overheard at restaurants – “Just because you don’t like the sight of a sniper Responding to Wilburn’s call in November, two officers did what they know how to and are trained the DA spot, an unprecedented amount President Obama handily won here in rice not touch their beans, that nothing statements like: “I don’t eat wet food.” officers arrived at Fought’s motel room at the to do: They reacted with force to a call of a man with at a SWAT situation doesn’t make it mean that we this early in the going. And Ed Perea, a 2008 and 2012, moving us from a bat- green be placed anywhere near their Obviously, personal tastes are not Luxury Inn, 6718 Central Ave. S.E., across the street a gun. But they aren’t properly trained to deal with weren’t taking into consideration public safety. former APD commander, will make his tleground state flooded with TV ads and plate lest they begin gagging, or that governed by logic, but some logical from the state fairgrounds. They talked with Fought mentally ill people like Fought, and overwhelming That’s exactly what we were doing,” Tixier said. entry next month. presidential candidate appearances to a their sandwich will become inedible if it examination of our tastes is not out through the door of his first-floor room and left after force isn’t always the appropriate or most produc- Torrez can be expected to argue that flyover state that is ceded to the Dems. is not cut diagonally, I just want to ask: of the question. Why is it that we are determining he was in no danger and no crime was tive response, mental-health experts say. De-escalating vs. escalating Brandenburg has held the job long There is only an outside chance that the “What monster did this to you?” okay with eating a fast-food chicken, being committed. In a phone interview, Tixier argued that the SWAT enough and that the APD investigation Republicans can change that calculus. Their choice to spurn the majestic for example, but have a problem with Fought’s lawyer, Acorn, who specializes in That might have been the end of the story, but an team’s attack on Fought was necessary for public that she tried to bribe the burglary victims But what if the GOP nominated Jeb variety that makes up the human guinea pig? Guinea pigs raised for food, defending people with mental-health issues, thinks APD sergeant and two Crisis Intervention Team safety, despite the fact that Fought was alone in a of her son make her ineffective in dealing Bush, a fluent Spanish speaker with a His- diet should be seen for what it is: an unlike factory-manufactured chickens, there’s a better way to protect public safety. officers decided to return to Fought’s room a short hotel room. with what she has called the APD “crisis.” panic wife, or U.S. Sen. Florida Sen. Marco egregious affront to everything that is are not genetically modified nor are they “Usually, the rule of thumb, or the best practice, time later. When one of the CIT officers looked in the “Public safety is at the core of everything we do,” With APD experience under his belt, Rubio, an Hispanic with Cuban roots? miraculous and amazing about human- pumped up with steroids, and because is to wait somebody out. There’s one guy in there. window, Fought pointed a .32-cal. revolver at him, Tixier said. “That’s the reason we had to call out the Perea will argue he is the one to restore Could they make a run at our five elec- ity. From falling in love to urinating, they are extremely picky eaters, their Nobody else is in danger,” he said. “It doesn’t take a cordial working relationship between police said. SWAT team, because we had a barricaded man with toral votes? They might do better than a our species has a wide assortment of meat is especially flavorful. So why is that many people to just stand by, even in shifts. the two agencies. Mitt Romney, but issues loom large in a Fought’s lawyer asserts that the CIT officer beautiful biological imperatives, natural one seen as food and the other as a Sometimes it means waiting for somebody to fall Where does Brandenburg stand? presidential contest, and the Republican opened the window of the motel room, moved a itches that force us to scratch them and laboratory specimen? asleep.” There’s no public polling, but an brand when it comes to policies toward curtain aside and stuck his head into the room. APD impel us to live. I understand that it is sometimes The police response, rather than defusing the educated guess would be her tough minorities remains tarnished. spokesman Tanner Tixier said that’s “absolute false Yet picky eaters take it upon them- easier for parents to make concessions, situation, probably served only to exacerbate the stance on APD’s shooting of homeless In New Mexico, that is especially information” and the officer only looked into the selves not just to snub human nature, that losing a battle to their picky child mental crisis that Fought was experiencing, Acorn camper James Boyd is drawing jeers in relevant. The U.S. Census Bureau room from outside. Either way, that’s when APD but to defile it.They turn down the does not mean losing the war. However, said. the Northeast Heights, home to many estimates that more than 64 percent shut down a large stretch of Central, evacuated the opportunity to sate hunger because, it is not okay for society to kowtow “The kind of super-militarized response is over conservative Rs, and winning cheers of New Mexicans are Hispanic, Native although they love corn, it freaks to dysfunctional behavior in adults in motel, called out the SWAT team, and a standoff the top for one person in a hotel room,” he said. in Nob Hill and the Albuquerque Valley American, African-American, other them out when they see it on the cob. the context of political correctness. ensued. “Especially if you have somebody who has some where many Dems reside. That’s a split minorities or of mixed race. That percent- Seriously? Oh, Darwin, why have you Accommodating them is not endearing The incident lasted more than five hours, with a verdict for Brandenburg, which plays out age has been moving higher and higher kind of psychiatric condition, and then they look forsaken them? or respectful, it is an endorsement of half-dozen APD officers in body armor and carrying like this: It positions her well to win the this past decade. Obama’s romps here outside, and they don’t see police officers, they see I know picky eaters defend them- mediocrity. high-powered weapons posted behind an armored Democratic nomination, but sets up a give truth to that reliable political saying: people heavily armed that look like soldiers coming selves by saying that their fussiness is If my rant is offensive, you must vehicle in the Luxury Inn’s parking lot. The police, spirited re-election battle if, as expected, “Demographics is destiny.” after them. That can be exactly counter to what your not a choice; they were born that way. forgive me, perhaps it is my genetic without establishing a perimeter, set up two snipers Andy Beale the Republicans field a strong DA efforts are to de-escalate the situation.” They claim it is a genetic predisposition. predisposition to be intolerant. Maybe I across the street at the fairgrounds. Children and An Albuquerque Police Department sniper takes up a position near the candidate in hopes of finally ending her Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico Fought was charged with assault on a peace officer Oftentimes, they reference studies was born this way. families visiting the flea market on the fairgrounds Luxury Inn motel, 6718 Central Ave. S.E., during a Nov. 9, 2014, standoff tenure. politics. His daily blog can be found at that prove the existence of a gene that with Stephen Fought. and possession of a firearm or destructive device by passed within 20 feet of them. 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ere are some coming events of Fourth St. S.W. in this way: “I came to El Hinterest to grassroots activists or Centro when my brother was deported anyone interested in social justice in and I gained an entire community. We Albuquerque. are like family here, and we learn that Pow Wow for the Community. The we can all be agents of change as we University of New Mexico Kiva Club, a work together to bring about change that Native American student organization, benefits the entire community.” hosts its annual free Pow Wow at 10 El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos is a a.m. April 26 at UNM’s Johnson Field. Latino-led grassroots immigrant rights, For 60 years, UNM students have host- civil rights and workers’ justice organi- ed “Nizhoni Days” to celebrate Native zation. On May 1, El Centro launches culture, arts, and activism. Nizhoni is a month-long wage-theft informational Navajo for “beautiful in every way.” The campaign. free Pow Wow is an alternative to the Encuentro engages Latino immigrant paid-admission, competition-based families in educational opportunities “Gathering of Nations” event being held that build skills for economic and social April 24-25 at the UNM Pit. justice. Their community journalists keep Burque May Day: International active and current blogs on the ways Worker’s Day. La Raza Unida orga- that immigrants in Albuquerque are nizes an annual celebration on May 1, agents of change. Their website is www. International Workers Day. This year, encuentronm.org/blog. the group will throw a party at Bandido’s Founded in 2010, the New Mexico Hideout restaurant, 2128 Central Ave. Immigrant Law Center is the only legal S.E., across from UNM. The event starts service organization in New Mexico at 8 p.m. The group invites artists and dedicated to preventing separation of activists to discuss the fight against families due to deportation. Its pro-bono wage theft and for fair wages and for the attorneys represent low-income families under-appreciated labor of artists and who otherwise would not get represen- others. tation. The center has served hundreds There will be live music and the of families and is a leader in deportation teaching of the lyrics to the song “The defense, asylum, and humanitarian Internationale,” the anthem of the defense for survivors of crimes and socialist movement that has been sung children. It also trains law students and since the 19th century. The author of volunteer attorneys, as well as presents the song, Eugėne Pottier, attended at numerous public events and Con- a conference of socialists, “The First tinuing Legal Education programs. Its International,” organized in 1864 by Karl website is www.nmilc.org. Marx and Friedrich Engels, founders Expanding Loma Linda Community of the socialist movement. There will Center: Two neighborhood associa- be visuals of past May Day marches tions, Victory Hills and Loma del Cielo, in Albuquerque and around the world. will meet with community leaders at 6:30 Information is available at: p.m. May 12 at Loma Linda Community facebook.com/BernalilloCountyLaRazaUnida. Center, 1700 Yale Blvd. S.E., to plan for Another May Day event is being orga- the future expansion and development nized by a communist student group, the of the center and surrounding land. The Red Student Faction, in partnership with two neighborhood associations would the Black Student Union and MeChade like to see “a multigenerational center UNM. They will host a “speak out” at which would promote community for all noon May 1 on UNM’s Cornell Mall. The concerned.” message of the event: Abolish debt, Hands-on Solar Installation Class: A free tuition, and fight for equal pay and 40-hour hands-on class on photovoltaic $15-an-hour minimum wage. design and installation will be offered An Immigrant-friendly Space. A on the weekends of May 8-10 and May coalition of immigrant-rights groups has 16-17. The class includes installing a created an “immigrant friendly space” on solar electric system at the Albuquerque Fourth Street Southwest in the Barelas Peace & Justice Center. There are two neighborhood. The participating groups, participation options: attend all five days Encuentro, the New Mexico Immigrant or just the first weekend (but miss the Law Center and Centro de Igualdad installation at the center). y Derechos, have created multiple sites.google.com/site/nmcpnorg/home. entry points for students, workers, and families to work toward individual and Sayrah Namasté is an organizer with the collective transformative change. One American Friends Service Committee in member described the space at 714 Albuquerque. PAGE 10 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 11 Phony Excuse, PAGE 4 County, 4-H Clubs’ Dispute Throws 4-H’ers into the Street he had never notified his supervisors Press through the Inspection of Public BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI of his May 22, 2014, indictment on the Records Act – Stover claims she ran rape charge. He was placed on paid into Perry at a professional event in he adults are fighting, and kids are paying the understanding, said NMSU and its extension leave and resigned in mid-January of January and he told her that if her son Tprice. service are trying to squeeze out traditional 4-H this year. resigned his job, his records would A battle between two Bernalillo County programs such as rodeos and horse shows in Stover remains under contract with be sent to the City Attorney’s Office commissioners, 4-H club adult volunteers, New favor of urban farming programs and nonfarming the City Council and continues to and be protected from public release Mexico State University and its Cooperative programs such as rocket clubs. serve on the AMAFCA board. Danny under attorney-client privilege. Extension Service has resulted in the expulsion of “I think the extension service would absolutely Hernandez, who lost his AMAFCA Perry denied that allegation and told 4-H kids from the clubhouse, grounds and home like to have authority over the building, and that’s position to Stover by 105 votes in an ABQ Free Press during a telephone in Albuquerque they’ve always known. where the friction is,” Johnson said. “It’s one of election this past November, told ABQ interview that Stover’s claims are The combatants have different versions of those basic, petty kinds of power struggles.” Free Press after reading the Caswell “bizarre and disappointing.” almost every aspect of the dispute. Campbell said O’Malley is trying to void the report, “She has no business in public As proof that Criswell’s records were One county commissioner said it stems from office.” not “buried” in the City Attorney’s greed and a broken contract on the part of the 4-H “She’s obviously ethically chal- Office, Perry pointed to the publicly volunteers. An opposing commissioner and the ‘It’s one of those basic, petty lenged,” Hernandez said. “That available email from Stover to herself 4-H volunteers said it’s the result of an attempted kinds of power struggles’ doesn’t bode well when you control that documents Stover’s own recol- The local 4-H Club has operated out of this building at 1500 Menaul Extension Blvd. power and land grab by NMSU, its extension N.W. since 1963, but a legal dispute involving Bernalillo County and New Mexico State – County Commissioner Wayne Johnson over $20 million in public funds every lection of the scheme and her own service and the other county commissioner. University’s Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service has led to the eviction of year.” admission about lying to save her son’s The county sued the nonprofit on Feb. 9 in 4-H’ers and their clubs’ activities from the building. job. Bernalillo County District Court and has been contract and force 4-H and the nonprofit off the In that email, Stover wrote: “When ‘When we realized he countersued. The parties are in court, and an guidance of state ag schools, as the fastest way to property because she wants what is now prime real we realized he would be in jail for arbitrator has been called in. implement better farming practices in American estate to be repurposed. The property lies within her would be in jail for this this for three weeks, I went to the agriculture. district. for three weeks, I went to Planning Department [and] spoke to In Bernalillo County, the story began in 1963 when “Debbie O’Malley thinks the property could be Matt [Conrad] and Mona [Andrade], the Planning Department The 4-H legal dispute pits a the county and 4-H’s Bernalillo County Building better used for a wellness center, and she says the who both advised me to get a Dr. note. … who both advised Democratic county commissioner, Corp. signed a 50-year deal for the nonprofit’s use MOU is unenforceable and illegal, and she has tried Which I did. With the intent that Levi of the land. Under the contract, the nonprofit was to to get it thrown out several times, but it is legal and me to get a Dr. note’ would see that Dr. after he got out of Debbie O’Malley, against a build, own and maintain the clubhouse and other binding,” Campbell said. – Stover email jail.” Conrad and Andrade worked for Republican commissioner, facilities while leasing the land for $1 a year. The 4-H’s nonprofit’s president, D. McCall, said Stover when she was director of the Wayne Johnson That contract expired in 2013, but before it did, O’Malley and the extension service “want total con- “If she’s going to pull a movida to Planning Department. the 4-H and the county negotiated a new deal trol” over the property and want to force the nonprofit protect her son, what other unethical In an email exchange with ABQ that required the nonprofit to deed the existing out. “It’s just hurting the kids,” McCall said. choices will she make?” Hernandez Free Press Stover declined comment. In the meantime, about 400 4-H kids have been clubhouse and facilities to the county in return for a asked. “People in powerful positions “Every time I talk or even think about barred by NMSU from using the clubhouse, stables, 15-year lease. Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor at have to set a high standard and the situation, my blood pressure gets barn and storage area at 1500 Menaul Extension In its lawsuit, the county charged that the 4-H ABQ Free Press. Reach him at [email protected] serve as an example for good, ethical dangerously high so I have been Blvd. N.W. That address has been home to Bernalillo nonprofit violated the new contract by leasing the conduct.” advised by my [doctor] to avoid County’s 4-H clubs for more than 50 years. clubhouse to non-4-H groups, including a charter Hernandez said Stover’s city thinking about it as much as possible,” On March 23, NMSU’s Cooperative Extension high school that paid the nonprofit $80,000 for four 4-H Clubhouse contract should be put under review, she wrote. Service waded into the issue and decreed that 4-H months of rent in 2014. During that period, both the Dispute Raises but city councilors, who pay Stover “I have never endured stress like this, activities could no longer be held in the buildings on charter school and the 4-H clubs shared use of the $35.10 an hour to help them overhaul and it’s killing me – just reading your Congresswoman’s Ire 4.5-acre grounds just west of the All-Indian Pueblo building. the city’s development ordinance, said email prompts a negative physical Cultural Center. The land, an 8,200-square-foot The battle over the 4-H clubhouse has hit the desk they knew nothing about the phony response,” Stover wrote in the email in clubhouse and other facilities are operated by the Right now, I think the agreement of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and she’s doctor’s note until after ABQ Free which she asked the newspaper not to Bernalillo County Building Corp., the nonprofit pissed. Press contacted them. None of the contact her again. entity that operates 4-H local volunteer activities. as it stands is not in the best Grisham helped the 4-H volunteers secure a new councilors the newspaper contacted Official scrutiny into the breadth of Under federal law, local county cooperative interest of the community’ contract with Bernalillo County when she was a county commissioner in 2012, and now she’s angry with New would speak on the record. They said the cover-up isn’t over. Two Planning extension services, operated by state land grant – County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley they haven’t decided if they’ll cancel Department employees have been sent universities such as NMSU, oversee local 4-H Mexico State University and its Cooperative Extension Stover’s contract. letters of proposed disciplinary action Service for saying 4-H kids can’t use the clubhouse. programs. The federal-state-county relationships The 4-H’s nonprofit said it has every right to Sources at City Hall insist they told for their alleged roles assisting Stover. During a meeting in Albuquerque a few weeks ago, date to the early 1900s when the U.S. Department lease the building and other facilities to any group City Council Director John Zaman The employees, Matthew Conrad Grisham unloaded on NMSU officials. of Agriculture identified local 4-H clubs, under the it wants. The lease money was set aside for repairs about Stover’s scheme, but Zaman and Ramona Andrade, could face She said she told them they haven’t been effective to the facilities. “We have exclusive use of the told ABQ Free Press he knew nothing termination for violations of the city’s in trying to resolve the building dispute so that the building,” said Joseph Campbell, attorney for the about the case. Zaman said Stover standards of conduct and professional clubs aren’t adversely affected, and she doesn’t think 4-H’s nonprofit. “The MOU does not prohibit us they had the authority to tell the clubs they couldn’t is still a “valuable contributor” to standards if found to have engaged in A Brief 4-H History from leasing or renting the building, and it was use the clubhouse. council staff. wrongdoing. understood that we had that same right even though “The extension service has an obligation to support ABQ Free Press invited Stover to Hansche, the doctor, could face 4-H is a nationwide youth movement started in the the 4-H clubs, and I don’t always feel like NMSU and early 1900s to bring modern practices to American the county owns the building.” answer questions about her role, sanctions if found by the New Mexico the extension service can demonstrate that,” Grisham agriculture by enlisting land-grant agricultural uni- The county rejects that argument. “We have a Hansche’s doctor’s note, and her Medical Board to have made “a false, told ABQ Free Press. versity teachers to tutor young farmers. 4-H stands situation where the agreement [MOU] is of no own claim in an email that she sent fraudulent or deceptive statement in a “I don’t think there is any legal authority for the for head, heart, hands, and health. 4-H’ers range advantage to the county or to the taxpayers,” said to herself that Chief Administrative document connected with the practice decree. If NMSU lawyers are making that opinion, in age from 5 to 21, although interest typically Bernalillo County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley, Officer Rob Perry told her, “This thing of a licensee,” according to board rules. what is it based on? If the county lawyers are saying peaks in fourth grade. The program has expanded who has been fighting to rescind the current con- has the potential to turn into a real ABQ Free Press tried to reach Hansche, that, what is it based on? I’m challenging them to from a purely agricultural focus to mentoring in tract. “Right now, I think the agreement as it stands shitstorm.” who was traveling and unavailable. produce a legal opinion. citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, is not in the best interest of the community.” In the email – sent by Stover from “The extension service has used this as an excuse, and technology studies. Commissioner Wayne Johnson, who helped the her city email account to her private Reach Peter St. Cyr at 4-H volunteers negotiate the memorandum of and that adds to my concern.” account and obtained by ABQ Free [email protected] PAGE 12 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 13

Mental-health Call, PAGE 6 APD failed to turn over recordings of the incident to a judge, leading to the County Crackdown Spurs Pajarito Mesa Eviction Fears a felon, charges that eventually were dismissal of Fought’s case. Tixier said dropped. Acorn thinks there was no that’s because the New Mexico Supreme BY JOSEPH SORRENTINO reason to charge Fought in the first Court, in an order that took effect in ttorneys representing residents of Pajarito Mesa, a place. February, mandated that video must Arugged, sparsely populated area about 20 minutes “It shouldn’t have been charged as a be provided to the court and defense southwest of downtown Albuquerque, fear that crime. What this was, was a medical, lawyers within 10 days of arrest, and Bernalillo County is taking preliminary steps to force psychological emergency, and that’s APD often can’t comply with the time frame. people off their property. how it should have been handled, Residents have received letters from the county instead of charging people with But Fought was arrested in November, and the case was dropped in February. informing them that their property is in violation felonies,” he said. of county codes or ordinances. If not corrected, the Fought, back on his medication, This reporter sent an Inspections of Public Records Act request to APD on violations could lead to people being taken to Berna- realizes that he was suffering from lillo County District Court and eventually evicted. delusions that day, something that March 22 for video and audio record- ings of the Nov. 9 incident but has not Best guess is that 1,500 people have carved out a life has happened to him frequently in for themselves among Pajarito’s 18,000 acres, an area the past. He explains that when he yet been provided the video. As for the uniformed officers, Tixier where few people would even consider living. They falls into delusional thought patterns, do without proper roads, electricity or running water. it’s impossible not to find evidence to said the APD sergeant and CIT officers Andy Beale While there are a few cinderblock houses, most people support the delusions. who arrived at Fought’s motel room A couple with a baby in a stroller passes by an APD sniper in position at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, across live in mobile homes, some of which have been fixed “It is so real, and to me, when it’s before the SWAT callout were “dressed the exact same way that any other the street from the motel where an armed Stephen Fought was holed up during a psychotic episode. Central Avenue up to such an extent that they look like regular homes, going on, I’d see the same cars and was shut down during the five-hour SWAT standoff. while others are in serious disrepair. the same people and the same – it’s 3 police officers who are sent to a front door are dressed.” Pajarito Mesa lies several miles south of the o’clock in the morning, and there’s all Albuquerque is to move away from proposed Santolina master-planned community, a kinds of people around, you know? Shortly after Fought’s arrest, Wilburn, expensive, jail-based mental-health Fought’s mother, posted a message on Deeper problems proposed 14,000-acre development on the west mesa And they’re just street people,” he said. treatment. south of Interstate 40. That mixed-use project, now “After I get on medication, I’m OK, I’m KOB-TV’s Facebook page responding to The obvious question is: Did it have “The psychiatric department at the its coverage of the incident. She thanked to happen that way? Is there something before the Bernalillo County Commission, could alright, I think about it, I think how jail did Steve so much more good than eventually have 38,000 homes. foolish was I? You know what I mean? the police for their handling of the situa- the police could have done differently? any other facility that he’s been in for so People must really think I’m crazy.” tion and criticized the TV station for Fought’s lawyer thinks so. First, long, because they kept him there long He said he doesn’t remember pointing using a ragged-looking booking photo Acorn said, police shouldn’t have come enough to get him straightened out ‘For years, the county ignored Joseph Sorrentino of Fought after he had been tear-gassed, to Fought’s door dressed in the SWAT a gun at a CIT officer, saying he had and put him on some medication that the situation as people hauled Dean Philip Kaehele, a 10-year resident of Pajarito Mesa, cuts pallets into firewood for his mobile home. He is one of an estimated 1,500 people living on the planned to commit suicide to stop his shot with beanbags and attacked by a team’s paramilitary outfits. really helped him, and sort of gave him mesa without water or sewer service. imaginary attackers from killing him. police dog. “As soon as you show up like that, plenty of time to see that he could be a in trailers, made their own She said she was in contact with APD “I pointed (the gun) at me. But they what you’re doing, rather than calming real person again if he would just take paths across the mesa and need permits. I want to fix my home. Why is that your residence, something that’s almost nonexistent for the entire duration of the incident, try to fabricate it into a criminal thing. the situation, is you’re intimidating the his medication and stay off the street wrong?” on Pajarito. To obtain legal access, residents would and, knowing her son was armed, set up their homes’ I had the gun because I was gonna kill person who may already be afraid, and drugs,” she said. County spokesman Andrew Lenderman said have to build a road to the nearest legal road, which, became convinced they would kill him myself,” he said. “I figured if they’re that may, you know, trigger a defensive Fought said he believes staff at other there are approximately 20 zoning cases currently according to Acorn, could be a mile away. The first at any moment. She thanked the police gonna kill me, I’m gonna kill myself. I response. And they say, you know, local mental-health facilities often in Bernalillo County District Court. Under law, once step in building one is to obtain easements – 25 feet in her Facebook post because they People living on Pajarito Mesa knew they were won’t let them kill me.” what we’re trying to do is intimidate,” ascribe his problems to drug use so that they’re found in violation in district court, the county of property on both sides of the proposed road – from didn’t. moving into an area that had none of the modern Throughout the standoff, police used he said. they don’t have to give him a bed or can remove them. To date, there have been no actual every landowner along the route. “I was very grateful that they didn’t amenities most of us take for granted, although land megaphones to tell Fought that they “If you’re dealing with someone further use their resources. evictions, but some residents have left voluntarily, shoot him. I just expected every sellers often made vague promises that roads and were indeed APD officers and that they who is, what you consider to be, I “A lot of times, those people say that said Acorn, the residents’ legal advocate. moment that he would be dead,” she utilities would arrive at some later date. But what There is no water or sewer had been in contact with his mother. He guess, an asshole, you know, just like it’s ‘drug-induced psychosis.’ I don’t “We have run into some residents that have been said. “But Steve was already laying on they didn’t know, and what land sellers neglect to tell service to Pajarito Mesa homes, said he didn’t believe the SWAT officers somebody who is like a bad guy… agree with their – it’s just a way that told they’re out of compliance,” said Reed Colfax, the ground and was spread-eagled on them, is that, in most cases, people shouldn’t be living were actually police, because of the way maybe intimidation might work, and they’re getting out of it, a way that they another attorney representing residents. “And those which has led to a host of the ground when they turned the dog there at all. they were dressed and the equipment they’ll feel overpowered. But somebody shuffle people out,” he said. residents have in fact moved out.” loose. … I don’t think that’s very fair.” There are only two legal roads on Pajarito – both county code violations they were carrying. There were no who’s ill, and whose thought processes Fought said he still hasn’t received Fought, who said media coverage of on the periphery of the area. The county says people police cars visible from Fought’s room are skewed, is just going to get more adequate mental-health treatment and In addition to some owners being reluctant to give the incident turned him into a “celebri- cannot live in an area without legal roads because – only a Bearcat armored vehicle that and more afraid and is going to feel like hopes he’s able to get effective care ‘They ignored Pajarito before, up any of their property, record keeping of land ty,” has had difficulty finding housing emergency vehicles, such as police and fire, can’t get looks more like military equipment they need to defend themselves. And before he ends up back in jail. and now they’re saying you need ownership on Pajarito is shoddy at best, and, too since being released from jail. Though to them. For years, the county ignored the situation as than something used for conventional you know that’s why these go wrong.” “Sometimes incarceration is a load often, no one can tell for sure who owns the property. he has no violence in his criminal people hauled in trailers, made their own paths across permits. I want to fix my home. policing. Fought’s mother said she has tried off your mind. You don’t have to Even if a resident could obtain all the easements history, he has been in trouble with the the mesa and set up their homes. Why is that wrong?’ Fought said he repeatedly requested many times, unsuccessfully, to get worry about getting a place to live, and necessary, there are still major obstacles. law before, which he says was always But now the county has taken notice. a uniformed officer to come to the door effective mental-health treatment for you know, taking a shower. But I like – José Molina, Pajarito resident “They would have to build a road that’s up to the caused by his mental-health problems. Enrico Gradi, community development manager and present a badge, telling police that her son, and she detailed a long list of freedom,” he said. “I like going to the county code,” Acorn said. “This could cost hundreds “Most of the trouble that I’ve ever at Bernalillo County’s planning and development he would surrender immediately if they complaints about local providers in park. I’m out all day, you know? Go Lenderman said that cases before the court include of thousands of dollars.” Colfax said that one possible been in is behind this illness that I have, services, said the county has no interest in displacing did so. Albuquerque. The only time Fought to the casino. Live life, you know? You “a multitude of county ordinance violations, including solution is to give residents prescriptive easements. “If anyway. It’s because I would think anybody, but it does have an interest in trying to make “I told ’em that over and over and received adequate treatment, she said, don’t have that freedom in jail.” living on a property without legal access, improper a road is used for a certain period of time, they can get somebody’s following me. And I would sure that who’s out there has access to emergency over. You know, just prove to me that was during his periods of incarceration sewage disposal and lack of clean drinking water.” legal recognition to use the road. That could get them wanna get busted for doing something at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan services. Craig Acorn, an attorney who has done pro you’re the police. There wasn’t no Andy Beale is an Albuquerque These violations affect virtually everyone living on legal access.” and be in jail and be safe,” he said. Detention Center. bono work at Pajarito for several years, disagrees. cop cars or nothin’,” he said. “It’s all freelance writer. Pajarito. No one has clean drinking water on their If that happened, Colfax still wonders if the county A case remains pending against Ironically, the current trend in “It’s a scorched-earth policy. They’re going after recorded.” property. The only water source is a common water would allow people to live there. “Will the county Fought for criminal damage to property. everybody, really ratcheting up enforcement.” station at the entrance; many people have improper give permits to allow trailers up there, or do they have According to a police report, he threw a That enforcement has led to resentment among sewage disposal or improperly installed septic tanks. other uses for the land? We don’t know the answers Waiting for video rock at the window of the Sandia police Coming in the May 6 issue of ABQ Free Press: residents. “I was here before they started requiring They can’t get permits, and almost no one has legal to that.” station. He doesn’t remember doing it, permits,” says José Molina, who has lived with his Hypothetically, it is all recorded. Bernalillo County and Albuquerque officials explore access. and if he did, he was probably trying to family on Pajarito Mesa for several years. “They But according to court documents, non-police alternatives to handling mental-illness crises. “Legal access” means having a legal road leading to Joseph Sorrentino is an Albuquerque freelance writer. ask for help, he said. ignored Pajarito before, and now they’re saying you PAGE 14 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS OPINION We Like Hillary BQ Free Press endorses Hillary Clinton for Apresident in 2016. We strongly support Clinton’s goal of reining in the influence of unaccountable money in politics “even if it takes a constitutional amendment,” and we believe she is the only candidate willing to, or capable of, cleaning up the money and influence problem in U.S. politics. “There is nothing more pernicious, nothing more Letters corrupting, than the tsunami of secret cash flooding each election cycle,” said Will Ferguson, co-publisher To the Editor: of the newspaper. I want to thank the un-elected, “This nation faces so many problems – the rise self-proclaimed Albuquerque business of radical Islamic terrorism, a herky-jerky economy, “leaders,” Messrs. Lautman, Ely, environmental degradation, growing racial and income Hughes, Grindatto and back-channel inequity – but the fundamentally corrupt political negotiators et al. for letting themselves system bought and paid for by corporate wealth and be identified in the article, “Why Intel the wealth of an elite few must be fixed first,” Ferguson Will Leave N.M. sooner…” said. Now we know who the bounders are. “We need to get the rot out of elections, so that And please, Sirs, we New Mexicans candidates are elected by people they represent rather aren’t anti-business. We are anti-illicit than by the highest bidders,” Ferguson said. gain. Nor are we anti-wealth. It is love “If the corrupting influence of unaccountable cam- of wealth that is corrupt and contrary paign money unleashed by the current Supreme Court to the principle of social equality upon isn’t addressed in the next four years, I fear that the which our nation is founded. 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Wherever you go for your spa day, sent this if you can’t let yourself dream while im- I am not advocating substitution here. ask about all of the services you are photo of his mersed in swirling hot water, I can’t help But there are spa services to add to entitled to use while there. For instance, you. Tub time is low cost and sometimes 19-week-old the usual (bliss). Have you forgotten to Casa Verde Salon and Spa has a steam free with certain spa treatments. Most Doberman, try them? It’s spring, and summer’s not shower included with other treatments. spas have certain hours during which Sultan. far beyond. Even if losing those extra Ask about their Spa Party Package they can guarantee you and your friends few pounds you put on this past winter while you’re there; it’s perfect for a private time in the tub, so reserve well in seems beyond your reach, you can still special occasion or a fundraiser. “I went for a jog advance. with Sultan get your skin in shape for warm-weather exposure. and my Makeup application Specials daughter, Mia, Most spas have special coupons Waxing After a facial, I wrap my hair in a scarf and Sultan got and package deals for the occasional and put on dark glasses so I don’t scare Summer means hair-removal hell splurge. Hotel spas are great places lazy and the children on my way home. Why don’t for most of us. As far as I can tell, the to have a last-bash party before your switched places Wraps I ever spring for an after-session with do-it-yourself products haven’t improved wedding, for example. Sandia Resort’s How does an hour-long, hot herbal skin-friendly cosmetics? Next time: body with Mia much since 1980. They’re like a soap Green Reed Spa has a Bachelorette body wrap sound right about now? wrap, massage, facial, makeup, and in the stroller,” opera or some episodes of “Mad Men”: Party package that includes your own I’m there. The Back Porch Day Spa dinner rezzies to show off the glow. At Jordan wrote. they inch along, barely acknowledging poolside cabana for six, a two-bedroom offers it ($80) and they throw in a head, Mark Pardo SalonSpa, the $45 makeup the passing of time. Spas are the place suite for the night, $100 off food and neck and shoulders massage while application fee can be used toward the to have this chore done; body sugaring alcohol, and 20% off any spa service. you’re waiting for the herbs to do their purchase of Aveda products. is far preferable to yanking it out with And they have something most spas skin-softening thing. 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I use cover crops, like its climatic identity crises. book is not set in stone. In fact, it has a became apparent that a more practical my backyard into my own piece of Our other presses weeds. As buckwheat or fava beans, in between Norteños are still able to make website with new information. structure was needed. For example, paradise. It’s a magic recipe. Take option is to feed the living garden gaps in planting. Before planting my snow angels while our southern soil, add seeds, and grow a garden. the soil instead system begins to next round of veggies, I’ll chop these brethren don swimsuits and “One of the greatest challenges the first seven routes can be linked for We naturally expect this to happen; of the plants. In take care of itself, plants into the bed for a soil feast. fire up barbecues. Here in in writing this book was predicting a walk in the range of 15 miles, if you but why, really, does it work? the soil below garden failures are While building fertility I also want Albuquerque, like dysfunctional what readers might find absent were so inclined. Like us, plants need a balanced diet our garden is an minimized, while to make sure that nitrogen – the most children dealing with the bad from or added to any given route,” Q: What do you want people to know of nutrients – nitrogen, phosphorous equally vibrant garden enjoyment in-demand of all garden nutrients divorce of our parental solstices, Ausherman said. “For updates and about the book and how to use it? and potassium, to name a few. jungle of life – a is maximized. – is plentiful. To ensure that I have we are caught somewhere in other useful bits of information, visit Read the Author’s Note. I know most When the garden is well fed, there is beating, breathing, throbbing world of Of course, this doesn’t happen enough nitrogen every season I add the middle: all sunny and balmy restlesstribes.com/walq.” people skip that part of most books, nothing more satisfying than hours microbes, fungi, worms, and insects of overnight. Crucial to building natural manures; use nitrogen-rich organic one day ... frigid with gale-force The book details 30 walks (60 hikes but this one is good advice for making in all) around our cityscape, and the spent planting, weeding, harvesting, all shapes and sizes. Just like us, and soil fertility is correcting any pre-ex- fertilizers, like blood meal or seed winds the next. So what is a to take market share away from Big the most of the chapters that follow. windblown, spring-weary, craft beer-lov- author challenges the reader to take or simply lounging among vibrant just like the plants in our garden, the isting nutritional deficiencies. Neither meals; or grow nitrogen-fixing Beer even as they try to buy up small Q: How many years have you been ing Burqueño to do? Head south! every single one of them. strawberries or summer squash. On living soil also needs food. microbes nor plants will grow if they legumes, such as clovers and beans. brewers’ operations. We’ve got it real walking these spots? the other hand, when our gardens are For the living soil, food means or- are missing an essential nutrient. The final step in building soil fertility “It’s time to kick off an early summer good here in New Mexico. The brewing Q: How many miles did this book I arrived in Albuquerque without a starving, straggling and stunted, de- ganic materials – that is, anything that To find out what’s in your soil and is simple observation. With lemonade by giving the south some love,” said community is tight-knit and we have a take you? car, so I was walking it from the start. spite our long labors of love, then is or once was living. This includes begin to correct it, I suggest getting in hand, I sit out in my backyard, Executive Director Chris Goblet of the very favorable legal environment.” The walks add up to 90-odd miles, New Mexico Brewers Guild. I chatted That was in 1996. Of course I quickly gardening is no longer fun. yard trimmings, garden residues, a soil nutrient test from a certified observing the art of transformation. In Georgia, by contrast, an effort to or a little over 100 if you take all the with Goblet by phone after tearing him learned the evil necessity of private The difference between gardening as fallen leaves, kitchen scraps, compost, soil testing lab and using corrective A green, growing garden is the best change state law to allow brewers to sell detours. I probably covered about 150 away from his beer ambassador duties vehicle ownership here. What’s kind of an act of transformation and garden- organic fertilizers, grass clippings and fertilizers and lime in the first few measure of soil fertility success. directly to consumers failed earlier this miles or so trying out different routes. at the Craft Brewers Conference & odd is none of the walks enter any of ing as an exercise in frustration comes manure. If it was once alive, then it seasons of soil building. In the end, feeding the soil to build month. It could’ve been much longer, but was BrewExpo America in Portland, Ore. He the five neighborhoods I’ve inhabited down to fertility – that is, how well can be used to feed the soil. Right from the start of soil building, natural and long-lasting fertility If you cannot make the trip down was at the event, described as “beerva- limited to just 30 walks, and I had since my arrival here. I came close to we feed our plants. Organic food builds long-lasting I add organic soil food in whatever simplifies the task of choosing and to the warmer pastures of the south, some absurdly long routes in mind. na,” wheeling, dealing, exploring a Four entrepreneurs Jesse Herron and Mike each one, but then just walked on by. As gardeners, we have two main soil fertility, a storehouse of garden form and fashion I can. This technique using fertilizers in the backyard garden. One followed the course for the Duke Corners interstate beer collaboration Silva of ABQ Trolley Co. want to give I’d been on at least parts of each choices for fertility. We can choose nutrients. As microbes, fungi, and has the added benefit of recycling As the living soil takes care of garden City Marathon. and doing all the magical things that you the opportunity to sweat right here walk before starting the book. There fast-acting fertilizers that give plants a other critters go about the daily tasks so-called “waste” materials in my plants, our garden labor becomes much I also planned evacuation routes people do in “beervana.” I admit I was in the Duke City. Their new outing on was at least one attraction in each concentrated nutrient burst when they of life, they digest and transform community, such as yard debris, easier and our job of enjoying garden for a number of scenarios that might jealous, but then again, I am not blessed offer combines exercise, breweries, neighborhood that I wanted to revisit, need it and where they need it. This is this soil food, releasing the nutrients garden residues, leaves or grass paradise much more demanding. with a beery name like Goblet (pro- fresh air, and even your own private require Albuquerqueans to flee the explore its surroundings and find out the nutritional equivalent of a candy that garden plants need. By building clippings. I use them in compost or nounced go-BLAY), or even Growler, chauffeur ... sort of. city without their vehicles, if only what else was in the area. And that bar. Like a candy bar, concentrated this natural soil fertility, our gardens mulch, or I bury them directly into Elizabeth Murphy is the author of Keg, Stein, Pint or Caguama. In another The Beer Bike 5k Ride aboard the because I was surprised to learn from led me to places where I’d never set fertilizers give a boom then a bust receive a steady, balanced diet from the soil. When I have kitchen scraps “Building Soil: A Down to Earth life, perhaps. Duke City Pedaler, a 14-passenger the Emergency Management Office: foot before, such as Pat Hurley Park. of nutrition. Plants can grow and the living soil. As an added benefit, a or manures, I’ll layer them in sheet Approach.” We thank her for crafting this Goblet was excited to talk up the Third bicycle, is not simply a tour, it is a “There are no specific evacuation And I’m almost ashamed to admit thrive, but this diet does little to build well-fed healthy soil builds resistance mulches on an inactive garden bed. article exclusively for ABQ Free Press. Annual Blazin’ Brewfest in Las Cruces. workout. Ten passengers move the routes for each type of hazard due to I’d never been there before. Also a “The idea for this festival evolved from 2,300-pound bike through the streets of the extreme variability of Albuquer- little jealous. If that park were in my the robust response to the IPA Chal- downtown Albuquerque as a designated que’s hazards.” neighborhood, I’d run those stairs lenge events in the southern region,” driver takes care of steering the lot of you I also wanted to retrace the footsteps everyday just to enjoy the view. But he told me. “The festival was a huge Sex Q&A: Our Libidos Don’t Match to local breweries. While all this steering of the legendary journeys that crossed there’s not another one like it in town. BY HUNTER RILEY success from the very first year and a and pedaling is going on, four passen- through our city – the Mormon Battal- good example of collaboration within the gers are free to lounge on the rear bench ion March and the Long Walk of the Q: Do you give tours yourself? : Do you hormone imbalance, stress, lack of certain situation to get them into a sexy partner has always experienced or is it a community. This year, 15 breweries will and ... wax philosophical about why Navajo. But I know a lot of people take Not often. Walking with someone offer a class sleep, lack of sexual variety and even mind-set. For example, helping out with more recent development? Do they no- participate. The main drag will be shut galley vessels ever went out of fashion. books like this as a challenge, and didn’t can be a bonding experience, an act Qon differing sex just acknowledging that everyone has a household chores might be a real turn tice their libido is impacted more when down for pedestrians, and there will be “It’s a good way to get exercise and want to deter anyone from completing of intimacy, so I generally don’t enjoy drives? etc. different level of interest in sex. That’s on: When your partner comes home, they’re stressed or tired? Is it something live music, food trucks, plenty of shade be like a child on a bicycle with all the all 30 walks. I love hearing from people walking with a group of strangers as why we see this question a lot! they aren’t frustrated that there’s a sink they are even interested in working on? between the historic buildings, and of benefits of being an adult,” says Herron. much as with family and friends. But : who conquered all 60 hikes. Managing a Self Serve offers a class called full of dishes. That means they have Make sure you don’t push your partner’s course, lots of New Mexican beer. We’re Plus, you get to do it all in New Mexican I love showing off my city. That was a more brain space to focus on receiving boundaries on this issue, because that Q: The way it is organized, by Alibido difference Keeping it Hot in a Long Term Relation- expecting around 2,000 people.” style. The custom-made bicycle is huge motivation for writing this. Even between partners is ship. Among other topics covered in the touch, love and sensation, which might might make them feel uncomfortable, neighborhood or hike, is logical and The Blazin’ Brewfest activities will be decked out with a hot-rod front end as the town’s dark sides. Sometimes a common challenge class, long-term partners find out how to lead to hot sex! which certainly isn’t conducive to good easy to follow. How did you settle on in full swing from 4-9 p.m. on May 2 at a nod to Albuquerque’s ties to historic especially those. We have some grim that many relationships will face at some renew that exciting feeling (the spark), Some people find their arousal sex. this structure? Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces. Route 66. “It’s also painted blue,” Herron episodes in our past. They’re tragic, point in their progression. So first of all, which can often lead to more sex and level shoots through the roof when new The good news is that regardless of Mostly it follows the Tickets are $20 at the gates. adds. “Obviously, the turquoise color is sometimes shameful, no one is broken and no one should be more fun. sexual activities are on the menu. If the outcome of the conversation, you basic format for the Can we expect more beer events a pretty New Mexican thing. We get to SUNDAY, APRIL 26 but nonetheless blamed. It’s important that when you The first and most important step that’s the case, it might be beneficial to both will probably feel really intimate and down south? According to Goblet: keep the bad spirits away and it looks Walking series by [its AUTHOR TALK fascinating. Some approach your partner, you’re sensitive is figuring out which approach works explore sex toys, kink/BDsM (bondage, connected after sharing your perspec- “Absolutely. Las Cruces is the next publisher] Wilderness really cool.” continue to resonate to not making them feel inadequate. best for you and your partner. Like discipline/dominance, submission/sa- tives and experiences, and that might beer city in New Mexico. They have a Beer Bike 5k Rides are available for Press. There are about Gutierrez-Hubbell House, now and well into Because, let’s face it, that can be a snowflakes, relationships are unique. dism and masochism) or group sex. The be just the right thing to help you have vibrant college community with amazing booking on the Duke City Pedaler site 15 other cities in the 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW, major boner killer. Bring it up in a way Some people I meet at Self Serve are in beauty of trying something new with a more sex. the future. The book weather and they are an under-served (dukecitypedaler.com) almost any day series, from Baltimore 2 p.m. free that isn’t blaming anyone, and that a similar situation; I often ask them what partner is that it helps your body release doesn’t shy away from market in terms of breweries, but that’s of the week, depending on demand. to Vancouver. SUNDAY, JUNE 7 allows you to speak to your experience. the partner with the lower libido knows hormones and neurotransmitters that Hunter Riley is the manager of any of it, just that there changing. They have two more brewer- However, if you cannot get 14 friends I initially tried to Nothing is sexier in a relationship than about their own arousal. make you feel those giddy, lovey-dovey Albuquerque’s best-voted, woman-owned BOOK SIGNING wasn’t enough room to ies on the way.” together to split the $395 for the two- arrange the walks a mutual feeling of being heard and For example, what kinds of activities, feelings, like when you first met. sex shop, Self Serve Toys, and manages a PageOne Books, 5850 mention them all. Just The rest of the state can also bank on and-a-half hour tour, you can join as an according to a timeline supported when you’re talking about situations or sensations help them get My advice is to start by talking with sex education blog, hunterrileysexeducation. an expansion of brewing options, ac- individual on one of the Thursday social Eubank Blvd. NE, as there wasn’t enough com. Follow her on Twitter @hunteroriley. of Albuquerque’s Mountain Run Shopping Center sensitive topics. turned on? For some folks, it might your partner and getting on the same cording to Goblet. “We’re not at the point rides and make new friends for just $30. room to include all of development, expect- 6:30 p.m., free Libido differences can come about be a specific type of touch, such as a page about why and how the difference Send your sex questions to of market saturation and we continue its bright sides. for many different reasons, including massage. Other people might need a in libido exists. Is it something your [email protected] ing a chronological SCREENS/LIVING ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 23 Horror at the Movies

BY STEPHANIE HAINSFURTHER The entire movie takes place online. It’s a clever way to tell the story: you lot of my Facebook friends are don’t always see what the teens are A unknown to me in real life (don’t freaking out about on their screens, tell FB) because I like having a wide sort of like “Blair Witch Project” range of nuttiness all around me. on Skype. Believe me, the term But in “Unfriended,” the teens who “unfriended” takes on a scary new made a shaming video that caused a synonym with this film. classmate to kill herself are stalked by If your favorite rom-com is being Eidolon Films a person or persons unknown (or is it drowned out by screaming from Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane star in Relativity their dead friend?). the theater next door, wander in Media’s “Before I Wake.” Photo: Courtesy of Relativity you’re more into manga than sci-fi, You’ll recognize a lot of the actors and watch “It Follows.” Jay (Maika Media. Copyright: © 2014 QNO, LLC Icarus also offers a life of Yoshihiro from movies and TV: Blaire (Shelley Monroe) gets an unwelcome gift from Tatsumi, the Japanese comics dreams come true, and they’re Hennig of “Ouija”) and her boyfriend, a date after sex (no, not that “gift”) artist who brought realism and adult beautiful. But his nightmares come Mitch (Moses Storm of Hulu’s “The 4 and whatever it is stops following him sensibilities to the genre. true, too, so he doesn’t want to go to to 9ers: The Day Crew”), Jess (Renee and starts stalking her. Very clever in An African American community in sleep. (And you thought you had a Olstead of TV’s “The Secret Life of the way it subverts our expectations D.C. is losing itself to gentrification, tough time getting your kids to go to the American Teenager”), Adam (Will of teen horror films, “It Follows” is and a 60-year-old men’s store is going bed). His foster parents try to get to Peltz of “Men, Women & Children”), truly ghastly and rated R for sex, under with it. The Emmy-winning the bottom of Cody’s abilities during a Ken (Jacob Wysocki of “Pitch Perfect”) nudity and violence. The Hollywood “Fate of a Salesman” by Eidolon Films complete disruption of their universe, and Val (Courtney Halverson of gods are already talking sequel. chronicles the store’s last year and and the answers are even creepier than HBO’s “True Detective”). Laura Barns “Before I Wake” joins the Creepy tackles the social issues that led to the Cody. Of course, Annabeth Gish is the (Heather Sossaman of “NCIS: Los Kids Who Can’t Help It sub-genre of closing along the way. social worker who brings their son Angeles”) is the dead teen, who was contemporary horror films. Cody’s Madame Phung leads a band of quite a mean girl herself. to them, so they should have known transgender singers on a tour of because she can be really creepy, too. Vietnam, to fixed reactions from Coming out May 8 and rated PG-13 so, audiences in “Madame Phung’s Last hey, why not bring the kids? Journey.” And Mexico City tries to become sustainable in its water use Indie docs for all in “H2O MX,” which won the 2015 Environmental Film Festival Award. reasons “The Next Big Thing” bites off a From our favorite documentary chunk of the contemporary art scene distributor Icarus Films comes a slew and examines how art dealers, gallery of docs addressing contemporary owners, collectors and museums are concerns. A listicle of our picks changing with the fluctuating art doesn’t encompass them all, but you market. Albuquerque art lovers and can choose your own, and rent or those in the business of art are sure stream them for at-home or in-public to be riveted by its explorations and film fest, at DocuSeek2.com. conclusions. This doc was an official “Dark Star: H.R. Giger’s World” is selection of the 2014 International a bio of the guy who designed the Festival of Films on Art (FIFA). creatures from “Alien” and won an Oscar for it. Apparently, his real-life Stephanie Hainsfurther is an associate Universal Pictures world was dark and scary, too. If editor for ABQ Free Press.

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Growers Markets Mandatory: DO NOT water with sprinklers between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Early Growers Markets open in Voluntary: Restrict all watering to May in many neighborhoods in early morning or late evening hours. and around Albuquerque. In the meantime, go to the Downtown Water by the Numbers Growers’ Market at Robinson Once a week in March Park, 8th & Central, open now on Twice a week in April and May Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Three times a week in June, July and Read ABQ Free Press for an August update in our May 6 issue. Twice a week in September and October Once a week in November PAGE 24 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS SPOTLIGHTS STAGES ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 25 Weekend Spotlights You Should Go: Two Weekends, No Waiting

BY ARIANE JAROCKI BY RICH BOUCHER

MUSIC: THURSDAY, APRIL 23 FESTIVALS, FIESTAS & FAMILY: an opera. Seats are on a first-come, o I’m having a glass of red wine, April 24 at 7 p.m., The KiMo Theatre Vivian MirAnn, Mystique, Moxo Tocin & LE VENT DU NORD APRIL 23-25 first-serve basis so please arrive early. Slistening to Welcome to Night Vale in will be playing host to NMARB Fest – a Lilith Stargazer. I’m told by a mysterious the kitchen like a good citizen, and I’m fundraiser to benefit the New Mexico man in a trench coat that there’s going The Cooperage, 32nd ANNUAL GATHERING OF about to tell you some things. Things Academy of Rock and Blues Music Pro- to be wild sideshow happenings at this 7220 Lomas Blvd NE, 7:30 pm, NATIONS POWWOW ARTSPREE: FRIDAY, MAY 1 you should go and do. First thing I’m gram Scholarship Fund. You didn’t know soirée and it’s going to be live. Really 886-1251, Tickets: ampconcerts.org REFORM Wise Pies Arena, going to tell you is LOOK OUT, because there was a New Mexico Academy of freakin’ cheap to see all this for only 3339 Central Ave NE, Critically acclaimed Francophone 1111 University Blvd SE, 925-5858, Eureka, Arkansas-based “redneck Rock and Blues? Get out of here (I didn’t $10. I won’t tell your parents. Doors ambassadors hailing from Quebec, gatheringofnations.com popupabq.wix.com/collective, 6 p.m. hippies” (their words, not mine, just stay either). But if you don’t want to help kids open at 8 p.m. You should go. Le Vent du Nord have played over Gathering of the Nations is one of Brought to you by the Pop-Up Collec- with me) Mountain Sprout (aaaand learn to rock and to be blue, someone And lastly (for now) on Sat., May 2, 1,400 concerts in 13 years. They are the largest Powwows in the country, tive, this one-night event will occupy I can’t stop saying this band’s name) needs to smack you in the face. at 3 p.m., just in case you needed to known for their progressive folk style, are coming to rock Low Spirits via Featuring at the shindig are local get away from some loudspeakers for a hosting tens of thousands of people taste native foods, and see the crown- a vacant space, in collaboration with combining old Québecois standards fiddles and banjos and songs about the luminaries ¡Revìva!, along with Concepto while, but still wanted to have your mind and over 700 tribes from around the ing of Miss Indian World. On Stage 49, David Chavez at Base 5 Rental, to cre- with contemporary flair. Their songs marijuana and the beer, with openers Tambor, Keith Sanchez and the Moon blown, Max’s Magic Theatre will play world. Run by the Gathering of the performers such as A Tribe called Red ate a distinctive experience. “Reform” have the heart and soul lost from most BaBa on Weds., April 22 at 9 p.m. Only Thieves, Albuquerque Poet Laureate (that’s what I’m calling them; I KNOW host for an afternoon to prevaricator Nations organization, its mission is and The Nth Power will be providing will feature original works by Jodie contemporary music, owed to the “to promote Native American Indian Herrera, Angie Poynter, Josh Schriber, eight bucks. Don’t forget your riot gear. Jessica Helen Lopez, local bad influence that they’re not like YES) along with and sleight-of-hander Chris Zaccara, beats for you to groove to. a home-grown warlock who promises a strong roots in traditional songs which, culture and dispel stereotypes created Thomas Haag, Delano Garcia, Anthony You should go. (and great teacher) Katrina Guarascio, Seattle, Wash.-based openers THEE If you made it out alive from that show, among others. It’s only $12 for a good very good time, if an incredibly mysteri- in turn, owe their strength to folk tales. about indigenous people.” They Evans, and Adam Bustamante. Not Satisfaction, a “funk feminist sci-fi epic SCREENS: THURSDAY, APRIL 23 you’re now ready for the second thing. cause and they let you people in at 6:30 ous and hard-to-explain one, to all who Not a French speaker? The music’s welcome everyone to enjoy this experi- just art, the show will feature dance black energy” duo certain to blow domes The second thing that I’m going to tell p.m. You should go. darken the door of the theater on this jovial feel will pull you in without ence. Not only is this a way to celebrate ARRUGAS (WRINKLES) performances directed by Cloudface, skyward with all due ferocity. you is WHOA, and also DADDY be- This next thing (assuming your energy Stay awake -- you have a lot to check day. The Magic and Mayhem Matinee is literal translation. Foot tapping, accor- culture, but Gathering of Nations is a 7 p.m., National Hispanic Cultural music by DJ Halcyon, and live Etch-a- cause, like a bat out of San Francisco, level is still up) is especially for you hip out in this world, especially the next only a measly $10-$15 bucks. We be- dion, fiddle and even hurdy-gurdy (a sanctuary for over 3,000 dancers and Center, Bank of America Theatre, Sketch art by Sketch Monster. This is improv wizards The Rova Saxophone cats. Ever seen “The ‘Burbs”? I’m gonna thing that I am going to hit you with. seech thee, boil and toil and where did crank version of a fiddle, likened to the singers to share their unique traditions. 1701 Fourth St SW, nhccnm.org a benefit for Rolling Clean, a portable sound of a bagpipe) will get your head Quartet will be doing their variegated, say “hep cats” at you like Mr. Klopeck How about some curves and perversion that rabbit come from and all that and Browse the Indian Traders’ Market, Emilio’s family is starting to see the shower and bathroom service to aid from that film. Hep cats. Knowledgeable much, much more of all that. Personally, nodding along with the beat. free-jazz, avant-rock critically-hailed and and wildness? You’re ready; I can tell. effects of Alzheimer’s in him. They our homeless population. If the bill wailing thing (a thing they have been felines of every stripe and calico: So you’re going to need to be there, I’m hoping that someone gets cut in half; decide they can no longer care for him passes here, Albuquerque will become doing since 1978, and still going strong) progressive movement darlings and Fri., May 1, 9 p.m. at Low Spirits. I’d pay full price for that kind of half. and send him to an eldercare home. the second city to benefit from this on Thurs., April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Portland, Ore., escapees Sleater-Kin- That’s when Gilded Cage Burlesk An adult drama housed within 2D service (San Francisco is the first). Outpost Performance Space. Tickets for ney will grace the stage of the Sunshine and Varieté will present (for your lurid Rich Boucher is a published performance poet animation, “Arrugas” touches on the the show run between $20 to $25. You Theater on Tues., April 28 at 9 p.m. For satisfaction) Reburth, a “Burlescapade” living in Albuquerque, and he’s a room-tem- effects of this disease on the elderly FIESTAS: SATURDAY, MAY 2 should go (but don’t wear a beret). the relatively low price of $25, you can featuring, among others performers, perature Merlot guy. Did you say CHILLED? mind, helping us to understand its Third thing’s a doozy. Friday night, check out the seminal prog-rock trio Gilded Cage breakout burlesque talents What – were you raised in a barn? KENNY CHAVEZ’S 9th ANNUAL consequences. Flashbacks into the CINCO DE MAYO FOLK ART & elderly residents’ lives before the home MUSIC FESTIVAL give perspective as to how the move Starts at 9 a.m., into the home has affected them, and La Parada Mercantile and Farm & the friendship between Emilio and his Table, 8917 Fourth Street NW Indie Music and Its Influences: Sleater-Kinney and More roommate give them something to live BY SAL TREPPIEDI for. Winner of the Anime 2012 Audi- ence Choice, the film will be shown in magine heading home after an excruciatingly long 2014 brigittesire Sleater-Kinney reunited in 2014 to record “No Spanish with English subtitles. Iday. You approach the driveway and as you turn in, Cities To Love,” released this past January. SPIN just prior to shifting into PARK, the aroma of dinner Magazine’s Dan Weiss, in his review, wrote, “Every “Aim High” by Evelyn STAGES: FRIDAY, APRIL 24 comes seeping through a crack in the passenger Sleater-Kinney album rules, and while they’re mortal Vinogradov was one of MUSIC FOR FAMILIES: WRITTEN window. Your stomach does somersaults and your like the rest of us, betting against ‘No Cities to Love’ 2014’s runners up. Ken Howard IN THE STARS taste buds are experiencing nirvana. Take that in for would’ve been like betting against Randy Newman to 7:30 p.m., National Hispanic Cul- just a moment — we’ll wait. earn a nomination for Best Original Song.” It’s the same sensation that comes over me know- The current tour will take the band from coast-to- Enter our 10th Annual Editor’s Choice tural Center, Journal Theater, 1701 Fourth St SW, santafeopera.org ing that coming to the Sunshine Theater on Tuesday, coast in the US as well as Europe. Photography Contest April 28, Sleater-Kinney (www.sleater-kinney.com) The appetizer for this delectable auditory feast is The Santa Fe Opera’s 21st Annual will hit the stage with opener THEESatisfaction THEESatisfaction whose latest album EarthEE (Sub We are accepting entries from New Mexico photographers Spring Tour brings a series of free Nine years ago this event started from (theesatisfaction.com). Oh what a relief it is. Pop) is receiving tremendous critical acclaim. This for the 10th Annual Editor’s Choice Photography Contest. community and school performances. humble beginnings in a Nob Hill back- Let’s start with Sleater-Kinney. Quick history duo is comprised of Stasia Irons and Catherne Har- First place winner receives $75 This year it features Music Director yard. Now La Parada Mercantile and lesson. The band, named for a road in a neighboring ris-White. Some of the most obvious influences come and publication in the July 15, 2015 issue of ABQ Free Press. Kirt Pavitt, joined by soprano Abigail Farm & Table Restaurant’s space houses town, was formed in 1994 after college mates Corin from Erykah Badu (the title of one of their mixtapes Your entry in this contest gives us first-time rights Mitchell and baritone Shea Owens, the event. Kenny has handpicked 30 tal- Tucker and Carrie Brownstein joined forces in is “THEESatisfaction Loves Erykah Badu”), Lauren to publish your photo(s) in print and online. presenting the original work “Written ented New Mexico artists such as Gilbert Olympia, Wash. They released their self-titled debut Hill and hip-hop groups like Digable Planets, but Entries must be received by June 6, 2015 in the following form: in the Stars.” A selection of arias and Candelaria, Pamela Enriquez-Courts, shortly thereafter. In 1996, drummer Janet Weiss pay close attention and you might catch snippets • Two (2) entries are allowed per photographer songs follow Melody, a composer, and Bill Cabrera, Goldie Garcia and Rita joined the group and the lineup has remained intact. of Roberta Flack with a feminist Angela Davis slant • Black-and-white or color Webster, a wordsmith, as they debate Pongetti to add to the festivities. Starting Between then and now, the band released five Sleater-Kinney is Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar), Carrie Brownstein (guitar, and the spirituality of India.Arie. Pay close attention • Digital entries only! which is more important in opera, early in the day, this all-day event will albums in a five-year span (1995-2000) on the Sub vocals) and Janet Weiss (drums). to these two; expect to hear bigger things in the • High-quality image (at least 1200 pixels wide) and labeled with the the words or music. Sung in English, have a little bit for everyone. Music by Pop label and two more albums in the next five coming years. photographer’s last name and first initial followed by title: “Written in the Stars” incorporates Example - JonesS-SandiaSunset Alpha Blue and Pawn Drive, also with years before deciding to go on hiatus in 2006. Tucker released two solo albums on the Kill Rock For now, sit yourselves down, tuck the corner of • Must be accompanied by full title for photograph and a very brief bio well-known musical works to explore a Wild Fiesta Sombrero Contest, art and Since then, all three have recorded with side/ Star label. Brownstein also went on to star in the your napkin into your shirt, take a sip of whatever the foundations of opera. Easily food until 3 p.m. You are encouraged to other projects including Wild Flag (Brownstein) critically acclaimed and award winning TV series, beverage you are enhancing this meal with and Email to [email protected] by June 6, 2015. accessible, the music appeals to all carpool, so gather up your friends and and Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks (Weiss), while “Portlandia,” alongside SNL alumni Fred Armisen. enjoy this upcoming show. Entries are juried by a panel of professional photographers whose decisions are final. ages, whether or not they’ve been to arrive en masse. cont. on page 26 PAGE 26 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS STAGES WORD ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 27 Irish Angst and Black Humor in Lilting Language ‘In Just-spring’: Poetry Month in New Mexico

BY BARRY GAINES o far this year, Albuquerque Spoets Amy Beeder received Spontaneous Genesis The Bible According to the Minister of Information he New Electric Ballroom” by themselves. Breda declares, “The a National Endowment for the Taking into consideration an overcompensating interest in “TEnda Walsh, one of the latest in womb is a more desirable place than Arts Creative Writing Fellowship My daughter will be a badger hypoallergenic mattresses, what insecurity is the root the long line of lyric-depressive Irish this ‘created world’” and the sisters and Erin Adair-Hodges won the And she will have to swim In the same large, future waters source for reasons he’s not present & never minds isn’t all playwrights, is being powerfully per- do inhabit a womb of their own. Loraine Williams Prize. In March, That reach cold for my knees in the sand, that clear, at least, not as pronounced as the vinegar scent formed by FUSION Theatre Company Through black humor and fam- the 2015 Women of the World Sea foam through a hole in the world’s stillborn lungs on his hands/shirt/hair – it all fits him like a black symbiotic under the able direction of Gil Lazier. Poetry Slam visited the city and ily mythology, “The New Electric The river and the beehive, blackened with sleep and wildfires suit built to repel the bugs (nervous tics) & the secret wars “Ballroom” is a challenging play — to Ballroom” delivers the agony of local poet Mercedez Holtry walked Spontaneous genesis in action behind his cold zipper. Dogs notice. Cats. Coworkers – no read, stage, act, direct, or watch — but loneliness, mortification and disgrace away with a third prize among 72 Things trickle down one above ankle high is willing to openly admit he’s the FUSION production stimulates while holding out hope. contestants. That might become repulsive/altogether distant & in present company, our and lingers. Toward the end of the play, there is In honor of National Poetry Like me, her joy and her hunger will not be stolen away so easily man is sure to keep his fly up & his eyes fixed opposite Enacted without intermission, the an exchange about storytelling — the Month, here is the work of five And the highways and fences will only make her angrier down wind. Lately, he’s been obsessing over wet sheets & play is set in a small Irish village on heart of theater. Ada says, “Doesn’t true voices from New Mexico. My daughter will be a badger warm funk bedrooms. Feet. Breasts. Animals w/ the sea. Three sisters — Breda, Clara story always find a way to catch us Listen to their sound sense, speed Fierce and solid heightened senses/little man complexes. Building up and Ada — live barren lives in a out?” to which Patsy replies, “It does. of connection, mother-wit, and the Long after I am a sodium twitch on the waves people like this poses more than the quantified delusional barren room. The first two are in their Story’s a funny fish.” There is a virtual reconfiguring of daily materials My daughter will be a badger when the rains begin to inflate the rivers threat – out of step w/ the world or not, what we attach She will have to learn to swim ourselves to ultimately dictates the strength of personal sixties and the third some twenty Harrison Sim school of funny fish in “The New into something fantastical – some- years younger. thing we call poetry. funk/the weight of our convictions & who in their right Bruce Holmes as Patsy and Nancy Jeris as Breda in Enda Walsh’s “The New Electric Ballroom” opened last week at Electric Ballroom.” The elder sisters remain cloistered Nate Maxson is a writer and performance artist. He is the author mind can see past all these frigid, omnipotent The Cell. administrators w/ only best interests in mind — and periodically recite the events of Barry Gaines reviews theater and film for — Introduction by Richard Oyama, of several collections of poetry, most recently “The Age of Jive” whose book of poems is entitled, underdeveloped theories on convalescence & the anti- two youthful encounters with the perhaps with Patsy the lonely fish- ABQ Free Press and is Administrator of and the forthcoming “The Whisper Gallery.” co-founders Laurie Thomas and “The Country They Know.” social desires associated w/ a certain lack of overstated exciting rock singer, Roller Royle, at monger who makes ritual deliveries Jacqueline Reid are outstanding as the American Theater Critics Association. connection between mind and body. Through no fault of the New Electric Ballroom. Instead of to the ladies. But as is so often the Clara and Ada. Bruce Holmes is at his his own mind you, he’s completely innocent in the affairs the initiation into womanhood both case in Irish drama, no silver lining is melodic, comic best as Patsy. THROUGH MAY 3 Watching My Old Man Kick Someone’s Ass Jazz Quartet at the Café in November of menial labor/exploitation. He can distance himself, but teens were seeking, they were humili- without a cloud. Sound designer Brent Stevens THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM just be prepared. Respectability and concise decision ated and abandoned, “putting an end The acting is uniformly excellent. masterfully supplies background We walk through snow on a night making are mutually exclusive characteristics for our man. Performances are scheduled at the i was three maybe four to any thoughts of love.” of exhaustion, scrape After all he’s telling this story as if you know you were All the characters have long speeches accompaniment to the stories through Cell, the KiMo, the Lensic in Santa Fe, looked out the screen door Breda and Clara perform their ritual there. You don’t. You never were. Still, it’s pain that resemble operatic arias in their a small onstage tape recorder. Scenic and the Rio Grande in Las Cruces. there he was across the street our feet against the labyrinth. Some days of adolescent anguish in part as a compounded like 6 mos of late car payments hidden in his rhapsodic use of language and designer Richard K. Hogle provides For information and tickets, go to: people were standing in a circle we can reach the center. warning to Ada, but Ada maintains reprises. Nancy Jeris is compelling as a simple, sparse, drab Irish interior FUSIONabq.org. he and another man were in the middle broken teeth. It’s pain in a frenzy, like hordes of mandrill a hope of changing her stifling life, the dominant Breda, while FUSION where the ladies choose to sequester my old man must have been in his early 20s But tonight, we’re headed toward gesture, baboons, growing up fundamentally primal &/or lean hard and mean toward cycles of air made peculiar communist in a Sunday AM society. fresh out of the 82nd Airborne and pleasing in bundles. Inside the door, Frankie Met is the co-founder of Kleft Jaw Press, an arts/lit Indie Music, PAGE 25 the other guy was soft we offer some compliments, compress a pendejo who never left the block mag/micro-press devoted to transcendental realism. Along with singles “Number One” and “Do It.” (mayerhaw- sounds hidden within the folds of Woodstock’s my dad was throwing his shit our coats and limbs against miniature tables. two poetry collections, his first prose novella “The Professional Donor” is due for release in 2016: kleftjaw.com thorne.com) pedigree or the hallucinogenic tides of San Fran- left and right Forks repose beside a white Okay, admittedly, we are a little late to the party cisco’s flower power movement. Walker is on an his opponent was backing up into plate of pasta, a half-eaten pastry. on this next band, but TRUST ME, it is well worth eternal acid trip while parked at the crossroads of the crowd losing his footing In the nervous room, the wait. Charlie Belle is a three-piece band from John Sebastian, Van Morrison and Jefferson Air- but afraid to take his eyes off away from winter’s first brittle moments, Eva’s Catalog of Household Objects Austin, Tex., and every member is still in high plane. He crafts music that will leave 30-somethings the crazy cholo coming at him it was over before it really started we decide what we need by the beat. school. The band features sister and brother duo staring in wonderment, 40- and 50-somethings Of intense interest to Eva my old man victorious and cocky A tenor talks in sevens. Jendayi Bonds, vocals, guitar and the oldest member doing the happy dance and 60-somethings gleefully Cheese graters for what they produce i remember he looked from We’re warmed by his language, of the band, and Gyasi Bonds, drums and vocals, proclaiming, “Now this sounds like it comes from a across the street Ice cube dispensers and friend Lola Carroll on bass and vocals. NPR time when music meant life.” saw me standing in the doorway the preserved verse of saxophone, Peanut butter named the band one of 10 “Musicians You’ll Tell Standout tracks include the title track, the our eyes met and i knew he had and flickers of tone on his face. Frozen baby carrots your Friends About in 2015.” Charlie Belle recently alt-country pleasantry of “On the Banks of the Old just shown me something important Queso or cheese performed at SXSW as part of Amy Poehler’s Kishwaukee” and “Sweet Satisfaction,” with its We believe his pauses i took a mental snapshot The unacceptable vacuum cleaner “Smart Girls” concert and continues to play on razor-sharp fuzz-guitar progressions and yearning and everything he says. Bodies stop so i’d always carry With its seizure of territory Austin’s most celebrated stages. Check out “Get to lyrics (“I can be your love / I can be your sweet what they’re doing. One hour the moment with me A sewing table alcove Know,” their five-song EP released earlier this year. sweet time”). Yes, Ryley Walker’s “Primrose Green” walked in with another, and his horn now Cushion of throw rugs Sounds from the (charliebellemusic.com) is at once nostalgic, contemporary and far out. when i want to strike out empties all night. Wine glasses Doorknobs of necessity easily On the Great Beyond planetary ratings system, superhighway unleash the blow we all know how fragile this is. A flame of blue Turned by paw this release barely misses the Sun at 9½. have within us My first experience of Mayer Hawthorne’s music Review: Ryley Walker, in a room of backs and coughs, On top of the refrigerator (@RyleyWalker) i write a poem was the Motown inspired song, “The Walk.” One ‘Primrose Green’ in sputter and blossom. Twice we hear Enameled blue bucket listen and it was obvious this was a star in the Heaped with her stuffed toys Get your dose of independent music between issues and i know making. Now, Hawthorne has joined forced with a solo for each next moon. Environmentally minded she checks by heading over to the Great Beyond Music Blog at he would Seattle hip-hop producer Jake One to form Tuxedo, NOTE: Albums are rated on a planetary system where If this is the end, everyone will clap. Regularly the paper, cans, bottles greatbeyondmusic.wordpress.com or follow on Twitter approve a collaboration first forged after an exchange of “Sun” is 10 and “Pluto” is 1. for more info on the To be recycled @GreatBeyondBlog and Facebook by searching “Great Lauren Camp is the author of two collections, most mixtapes in 2006. The duo released their self-titled ratings system, go to http://greatbeyondmusic.wordpress. Richard Vargas has three books of poetry: “McLife,” Beyond Music Blog.” You can also email comments, recently “The Dailiness,” winner of the National Greta Pullen has published a book of poetry, “Lost & Found debut on Stones Throw Records last month. The com/gbmb-ratings-system “American Jesus” and “Guernica, revisited.” suggestions and tips to [email protected] Federation of Press Women Poetry Book Prize. Café,” and has contributed to “Looking Back to Place,” “The He is the publisher of The Más Tequila Review. release is pure funk concoctions taken from the Her third book, “One Hundred Hungers,” won the Harwood Anthology,” “SLAB” Chicago (by way of Rockford), Illinois’ Ryley hallowed beakers of Con Funk Shun, Isaac Hayes Dorset Prize and will be published by Tupelo Press in and “Remembering Frida.” and the Ohio Players. Check out the videos to their Walker is the epitome of The Great Beyond, seeking 2016: laurencamp.com She is at work on a novel. PAGE 28 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS STAGES/EVENTS EVENTS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 29 Feminist Odyssey Imaginatively Told BY BARRY GAINES CALENDAr At the Turquoise Trail: CLUBS & PUBS May 3, Danger Zone ONGOING he mythical Penelope is famous for her decades of can position to produce unusual light Fridays, 9:30 pm-2 am, Live Music May 5, Picosso DRAFT STATION ABQ, Tconnubial fidelity — 10 years while her husband patterns. The effect is a visual treat. Saturdays, 9:30 pm-12 am, Live Music APRIL 22-MAY 15 APRIL 24-MAY 17 1720 Central SW, draft-station.com April 24, Cissy & Sapphire Odysseus fought and defeated the Trojans and 10 years Wendy Scott plays the modern Penelope LAUNCHPAD, 618 Central Ave SW, Tuesdays, 7 pm, The Draft Sessions, April 25, Cissy & Sapphire while he took a circuitous and adventure-filled journey who narrates her life in retrospect from 764-8887, launchpadrocks.com HISTORIC EL REY THEATER, live local indie May 1, JD’s April 22, Balance & Composure, Chon, 622 Central Ave SW, 242-2353, home. In “The Penelopiad,” her life is reexamined Hades, the Greek underworld where May 2, JD’s Shekinah, Crime Lab elreyabq.com May 8, Cissy & Sapphire MUSIC from a 21st-century perspective by the sophisticated the dead congregate. Penelope was the April 23, Gathering of MCs 2015 April 24, Marble Brewery’s 7-Year Anniversary May 9, Cissy & Sapphire and sardonic Canadian writer Margaret Atwood. daughter of King Icarius of Sparta (Bonnie April 24, Red Earth Reunion Show, April 25, Duke City Bounce feat. Uberjak’d, THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Mother Road Theatre Company is offering an Hager) and a Naiad (water goddess) APRIL 24-JUNE 6 Casper, 602 Band New World Sound, Reece Low April 29, Griz, The Floozies, Muzzy Bear LE VENT DU NORD outstanding production of “The Penelopiad” featuring mother (Stephanie Ann Landers). At age April 25, A Tribe Called Red INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT April 26, Enter Shikari, A Lot Like Birds, I the May 1, Justin Martin The Cooperage, 7220 Lomas Blvd NE 14 women playing a variety of roles under the atten- 15 Penelope was married off to Odysseus & CASINO, 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mighty May 9, Beats Antique 7:30 pm, tickets available: 886-1251, tive direction of Julia Thudium. Thudium is excellent (Katie Farmin), who rigged a footrace to Mescalero, April 27, A Skylight Drive, Painting Promises, May 14, Yellow Claw, Gent & Jawns feat Panda ampconcerts.org (800) 545-9011, ticketmaster.com, Through the Gates In Stereo Bar: at such ensemble pieces and, with original music by win her. innofthemountaingods.com FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Sid Fendley and choreography by Debra Landau, she They moved to Ithaca where her in-laws, April 28, Mr. Gnome, Mother Death Queen April 25, Blockhead April 24, 8 pm, The Band Perry May 06, IAMSU!, Rome Fortune May 17, Shy Girls featuring P. Morris TRACEY WHITNEY offers a charmingly spirited and visually attractive father Laertes (Kate Chavez) and mother April 25, 8 pm, CG Ryche “Drum Show” 5:30 pm, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, May 07, Fiend aka International Jones, APRIL 24-JUNE 13 show. Anticleia (Alissa Hall), were less than May 1, 8 pm, Los Tucanes de Tijuana Dezert Banditz, Mat-Dre, Illnickell, Dmize 5011 Pan American Fwy NE, 345-0240 May 28, 8 pm, Chris Young May 08, Melt-Banana SISTER BAR, 407 Central Ave SW, Mother Road, homeless this season, has chosen to loving. Things improved when she bore June 5, 8 pm, Thomas Rhett SATURDAY, APRIL 25 May 10, D.O.A., Brassknuckle Boys 242-4900, sisterthebar.com stage “The Penelopiad” at the AirDance ArtsSpace in a son, Telemachus (Kelsey Ann O’Keefe), June 6, 8 pm, Hinder May 13, Stick Figure, Ballyhoo! April 24, Waxahatchee with Girlpool FROM INDIAN LAKES southwest Albuquerque. The cavernous theater space, who was nursed by Eurycleia (Lee Kitts), Over the years of separation, Penelope is besieged In Club 49: May 14, R. Ring April 25, The Pink Party 6:30 pm, The Works, especially the ceiling towering 24 feet, is imaginatively Odysseus’ former nurse. by suitors and so she selects a dozen maids to provide Every Wednesday, 7 pm, Laugh Out Loud May 15, Bad Suns, Talk in Tongues April 29, Leftover Soul 6821 Montgomery Blvd NE, holdmyticket.com exploited. Six pairs of gossamer silks cascade from the Just when the family was settling down to life companionship and distract the men. Bridget S. Stand-Up Comedy Series APRIL 23-MAY 14 May 3, The Soft Moon & Skull Katalog THE VOID: RAHNEY vs AKTIVE, STEEZ May 7, Solstafir, Ancient Wisdom ceiling. Decorative themselves, they are also used for in Ithaca, Penelope’s cousin, Helen (“the face that Dunne, Pip Lustgarten, Jen Stephenson, Rhiannon MAY 8-SEPTEMBER 24 JOBS vs ESEM, JUNKYARD JOHM vs LOW SPIRITS, 2823 2nd St NW, 344-9555, May 8, Today is the Day, Lazer/Wulf, Bathhouse NICKVICIOUS airdance poses and maneuvers, and woven in grand launched a thousand ships,” portrayed by Jessica Frazier, and Amy Bourque join the others already SANDIA RESORT & CASINO, lowspiritslive.com May 11, Earth & True Widow Hair Studio LM, 3500 Menaul Blvd NE Ste 8, patterns during dances. They also serve as scrims Quindlen) left her husband Menelaus and ran away to mentioned in playing both maids and suitors. The 30 Rainbow Rd, 796-7500, April 23, Mondo Vibrations, Brewfish, May 13, David Liebe Hart 884-3119 where backlighting produces shadow tales. Director Troy with Paris. Helen is portrayed as a sexy flirt pur- sandiacasino.com I.Conscious May 14, Nothing, Cloakroom maids have some enjoyable songs and dances while April 24, Scatter Their Own, Miracle Dolls, SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Amphiteater/Ballroom: May 21, Hop Along, Field Mouse Thudium does not miss a detail. sued by a crowd of aroused men; Penelope calls her the suitors enact their impressions of loutish men. The Jir Project, Raye Zaragoza, Ethnie de May 27, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth May 8, Gabriel Iglesias CHATTER SUNDAY: PIANO & VIOLA Alyssa Salazar costumes the cast in beige unitards “poison on legs.” Like many other Greeks, however, Generation May 29, Ufomammut, Usnea, Black Maria “The Odyssey” is the story we already know. “The May 18, Bryan Adams KOSMOS PERFORMANCE SPACE AT THE April 25, Eileen & The In-Betweens June 13, Agalloch, Helen Money and short, opaque tissue wrap-around skirts. When Odysseus had sworn an oath to aid Menelaus should Penelopiad” is all great fun with some helpful obser- June 16, George Thorogood and the Destroyer, FACTORY ON 5TH, 1715 FIFTH ST NW CD Release Party Brain Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot CHAMBER MUSIC, POETRY AND COFFEE, IN they portray males, they add a light golden cape. Some Helen be abducted, and he sails for Troy, leaving vations on gender roles that Homer missed. April 26, The Donkeys, Sun Dog, Personals APRIL 28-JUNE 29 June 18, Tears for Fears AN INFORMAL, ACOUSTICALLY EXCELLENT cast members have small miners’ headlamps that they Penelope and their son in Ithaca. May 1, Gilded Cage Burlesk & Varieté June 27, Little Big Town SUNSHINE THEATER, SETTING. DOORS OPEN 9:30 AM, $15, presents: Reburth July 17, Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes, 120 Central Ave SW, 764-0249, CHATTERABQ.ORG May 2, Jah Branch CD Release Colin Hay sunshinetheaterlive.com May 6, You, White Manna, The Myrrors, NEW MEXICO PHILHARMONIC August 9, John Fogerty April 28, Sleater-Kinney, Theesatisfaction The Holy Glories NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT September 24, Ricky Martin May 4, Yellowcard, Finch, The Downtown Fiction May 14, Swingin’ Utters May 6, Walk the Moon, The Griswolds St. Luke’s Lutheran, 9100 Menaul Blvd NE Tlur Pa Lounge 3 pm, more info: nmphil.org APRIL 23-JUNE 29 May 8, Hollywood Undead CALENDAr DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer, Sun.-Thurs., May 21, Twiztid, Kung Fu Vampire SUNDAY, MAY 10 8 pm-12 am THE JAM SPOT, 239 San Pedro NE, May 24, Apocalyptica, Art of Dying CASINOS October 9, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Live Entertainment, Fri.-Sat., 9:30 pm-1:30 am 440-2600 June 1, Tyler, the Creator with special guest Taco HARMONIFEST Frankie Ballard Bien Shur Lounge & Patio April 23, Anybody Killa, Big Hoodoo, June 6, J Boog, Hot Rain, Westafa 3 pm, Marble Brewery, 111 Marble Ave, APRIL 22-OCTOBER 9 Axe Murder Boys featuring Amber, King of the D 243-2739, marblebrewery.com In the Showroom Live Music, Fri.-Sat., 9 pm-1 am June 12, Sepultura, Destruction, Arsis, April 24, Savage Wizdom, 3 Weeks Later, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Starkill ISL ETA RESORT & CASINO, May 9, Montgomery Gentry MAY 29-30 MAY 9-MAY 22 Son of Icarus, Questionable Fate June 15, Yelawolf 11000 Broadway SE, 724-3800, May 22, The Man in Black: Johnny Cash Tribute ROUTE 66 CASINO May 1, Zig Zag of NB Ridaz, DJ 2 Swift, Diverse June 29, Dizzy Wright DURANGO BLUES TRAIN isleta.com At Triple Sevens Saloon 14500 Central Ave SW, 352-7866, Official, EnveeTha Queen, The Grip A Lot Family APRIL 23-MAY 2 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, At the Amphitheater starting 9:30 pm: rt66casino.com May 9, Battle of the Bands 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO starting 7 pm: April 22, Whiskey & Women May 16, The Animal In Me, Like Monroe, SNEAKERZ SPORTS GRILLE, (866) 515-6166, In Legends Theatre: May 14, Country Megaticket April 23, Karaoke Assassins, Darkness Divided 4100 San Mateo Blvd NE, 837-1708, more info: durangobluestrain.com May 9, Moody Blues May 27, Train, The Fray, Matt Nathanson April 24, Redneck May 22, Joey Breakdown, Minic Audio, sneakerzsportsbar.com May 22, Amy Schumer SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 June 4, Luke Bryan Randy Houser, April 29, Whiskey & Women Off Tha Ricta Records April 23, 8 pm, Primal Panic Battle of the Bands Dustin Lynch April 30, Karaoke MAY 10 & ONGOING May 30, Left to Rot, Goo-Née-Née, What Lies in April 24, 5 pm, UFC 187 UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA June 19, Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, May 1, Abe Mac Band Between, Impact Theory, In Dying My Soul April 24, 6 pm, Bella Dawn Skylight, 139 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, Chase Bryant May 2, Abe Mac Band SA NTA ANA STAR CASINO June 27, Chuckklez, MADD Loco, Sinful Lyricist, April 24, 9 pm, Karaoke (505) 982-0775 June 24, Vans Warped Tour May 5, DJ Remains: Cinco De Mayo 54 Jemez Dam Rd, Bernalillo, Cannibis Klown, Hazzestein May 2, 6 pm, Mayweather-Pacquaio Fight June 30, Nickelback May 6, Whiskey & Women 867-0000, santaanastar.com June 29, Brassknuckle Boys, 99 Bottles, APRIL 26-MAY 31 & ONGOING STAGES July 12, Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, May 7, Karaoke At The Stage at The Star: Annihilate, Class War, Infirmary May 8, Brushfire Sam Hunt Stand-Up Comedy Thursdays, 7:30 pm APRIL 24-MAY 2 ZINC CELLAR BAR, 3009 Central Ave ONGOING July 15, Steely Dan, Elvis Costello, Escape Fridays (DJs), 9 pm APRIL 24-MAY 9 NE, 254-9462, zincabq.com THE BOX, 100 Gold Ave SW #112, The Imposters Vegas Nights Saturdays (DJs), 9 pm COOLWATER FUSION, Wyoming Mall, Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, enjoy theboxabq.com July 18, Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO, May 10, Thunder Down Under 2010 Wyoming Blvd NE, 332-2665, good music, tasty food and great drinks in the Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, The Show: Brothers Osborne, A Thousand Horses 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, coolwaterfusion.com cellar bar. Live music on Tuesday features blues In Lounge 54: Live Comedy Improv July 21, J. Cole, Big Sean, YG, Jeremih Santa Fe, (505) 455-5555, April 24, 6 pm, Cole Raison duos from 8 pm to 11 pm. On Thursday and Live Local Music, Fri.-Sat., 9 pm Fridays, 9:30 pm, Comedy? Improv, July 28, Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Hoodie Allen buffalothunderresort.com April 25, 9 pm, Comedy Showcase hosted by Saturday nights, larger bands perform from 9:30 August 14, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Open 7 days Sketch and Music In the Ballroom: Mary Byrd pm to 12:30 am. During Sunday brunch, enjoy Maddie and Tae, Canaan Smith April 24, Joe Nichols ONGOING May 1, 6 pm, Peter Bonner the live music of solo artists in the main dining THROUGH APRIL 26 August 27, Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix May 2, 9 pm, Comedy Showcase hosted by room from 11 am until 2 pm. At Shadeh Nightclub: CITIES OF GOLD CASINO, 10-B Cities August 30, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Matt Peterson April 26, Dan Dowling NOISES OFF! Fridays, 8 pm-4 am, Live Music of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, (505) 455-4232, Bullet for My Valentine May 3, Dan Golden Albuquerque Little Theatre, Saturdays, 9 pm-4 am, Live Music citiesofgold.com APRIL 24-May 3 September 11, Def Leppard, STYX, Tesla May 10, Ambrose Rivera 224 San Pasquale Ave SW, 242-4750, April 24, DJ Quico Lodging, Food & Drink, Golf, Bowling and September 17, Brad Paisley, Justin Moore, NED’S BAR & GRILL, 2509 San Mateo May 17, Jack Hansen albuquerquelittletheatre.org April 25, DJ Flo Fader Nightly Bingo Micket Guyton Boulevard NE, 884-4680, nedsnm.com May 24, Dan Dowling OUR TOWN May 1, DJ Soiree September 25, Def Leppard, STYX, Tesla April 24, Shit Happens May 31, Jose Salazar Rodey Theatre, Popejoy Hall, May 8, DJ Chil Septemer 27, Foo Fighters April 25, the JDs UNM Main Campus, 203 Cornell Drive, October 1, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, April 26, Danger Zone 925-5858, unmtickets.com Raelynn April 28, Picosso PAGE 30 • April 22, 2015 • ABQ FREE PRESS EVENTS EVENTS ABQ FREE PRESS • April 22, 2015 • PAGE 31 CALENDAr CALENDAr THE PENELOPIAD BY MARGARET JUNE 7-13 APRIL 24-May 11 May 4-May 10, National Children’s Book Week SUNDAY, APRIL 26 SUNDAYS STARTING MAY 4 SATURDAY, APRIL 25 May 5, 7 pm, Anne Hillerman, Rock with Wings ATWOOD May 4, 6:30 pm, Youth Writing Night May 6, 7 pm, Norma Libman, Lonely Village F ESTIVAL FLAMENCO INTERNACIONAL PBS SWEET JAZZ presented by FAMILY RAIL YARDS MARKET (ABQ) STAR PARTY AirDance ArtSpace, 3030 Isleta Blvd SW, May 7, 10:30 am, Story Time! Thanks Mom! 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ALEXANDER EVENS: WRITTEN IN THE STARS OPENING JULY 10 April 25, The Met: Live: Cavalleria Rusticana ALBUCREEPY DOWNTOWN WisePies Arena, 1111 University Blvd SE, JUNE 20-AUGUST 28 ART OF THE SONG FIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITIES 7:30 pm, Journal Theater, April 27, THE VAULT of Comedy: Bill Hicks 2 pm, New Mexico Museum of Art, GHOST WALK ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 925-5858, gatheringofnations.com THE BLUES SHOW National Hispanic Cultural Center, April 29, The Met: Live: Cavalleria Rusticana 11th ANNUAL GALA EXHIBITION AND 107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, By ABQ Trolley Co., start at Hotel Andaluz, The Lensic, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe, GRASSROOTS NM 1701 4th St SW, santafeopera.org May 5, The Royal Ballet: La Fille ma gardée FRIDAY, APRIL 24 AUCTION (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org 125 Second St NW (505) 988-1234, lensic.org THURSDAYS May 6, RiffTrax Live 2015: The Room Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, Led by an experienced paranormal investigator, SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Full list of performance dates for Santa Fe CALL-IN PROGRAM May 12, RiffTrax Live 2015: The Room HISTORY DAY COMPETITION FOR 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM MAY 7-9 Albucreepy features historic (and reportedly season: aspensantafeballet.com MID SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL FRESH TREASURES: AN EVENING OF STORIES May 20, Texas Rising More info: taosartmuseum.org IYAH MUSIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO haunted) sites, including the KiMo Theater, Kiva AND STANDARDS: BEV ROGOFF and OPENING JULY 12 May 21, Stratford Festival HD: Antony and National Hispanic Cultural Center, Auditorium, old Bernalillo County Courthouse, 1701 Fourth St SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org FRIDAYS CONFERENCE PATTY STEPHENS Cleopatra Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 Woodward Pl NE, Wool Warehouse, and the former red light dis- JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO SANTA FE GARDENS COFFEE EXPRESS 7:30 pm, Jewish Community Center Auditorium, APRIL 24-27 hsnm.org trict known as “Hell’s Half Acre.” Rated PG13. 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Now you can relive the Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 stanleyfilmfest.com 843-7270, indianpueblo.org Santa Fe Botanical Garden, ROUTE 66 experience in an RV just like the one used by 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, more info & RSVP: swbsummit.com THURSDAY, MAY 7 Denver Film Society invites you to stay at the SATURDAY, MAY 2 VOICES FEMINISTAS Walt and Jesse. LOS VAN VAN hotel where they filmed “The Shining.” (505) 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org First Saturday on KUNM or at kunm.org 10 am, $65, 205-7294, breakingbadrvtours.com Students from the Institute of American Indian ONGOING HOME FREE National Hispanic Cultural Center, KENNY CHAVEZ’ 9th ANNUAL CINCO DE WOMEN’S FOCUS 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, MAY 3-MAY 16 Arts and the Santa Fe University of Art and De- FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, YEAR ROUND KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave NW, 768-3544, MAYO FOLK ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAYS SIDDHA YOGA MEDITATION tickets: ampconcerts.org sign are creating site-specific sculptures made kimotickets.com, holdmytickets.com CCA CINEMATHEQUE Free, 9 am, La Parada Mercantile and Farm CYBERAGE Wednesdays, 7pm, Siddha Yoga Meditation TOAST A GHOST! 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