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Editor: [email protected] ABQ Free Press Pulp News Associate Editor, News: [email protected] In Hobbs, One Eye on the Drilling Rig, the Other on Falling Prices compiled by abq free press staff Associate Editor, Arts: [email protected] BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI Pluto killer airstrip in a remote region of caught the attention of athletes Advertising: [email protected] hat a difference a year makes. Djibouti, in east Africa, as its who believe breast milk is the In February 2015, the Hobbs Scientists have discovered a On Twitter: @FreeABQ W center of drone operations in new superfood that can enhance Chamber of Commerce told anyone massive planet lurking far be- Somalia and Yemen. The shift performance. Frozen breast milk Editor who would listen that Hobbs had yond Pluto that they are naming of ten Predator and four Reaper goes for between $1 and $2 an Dan Vukelich surpassed Santa Fe as the state’s sec- “Planet Nine.” The massive drones from a camp near Dji- ounce. Some online sellers list (505) 345-4080. Ext. 800 ond-largest economy in terms of gross icy body has not been seen by bouti’s international airport to a frozen quantities for sale as large receipts taxes. At $9.9 million in GRT telescopes but its existence and remote French-run airstrip is part as 5,000 ounces, which works out Associate Editor, News money, Hobbs was awash in cash, size has been inferred by its of an effort to lower the military’s to a little more than 39 gallons. Dennis Domrzalski thanks to Lea County’s oil industry, gravitational effect on nearby profile in Africa. Dr. David Vine, (505) 306-3260 which continued to boom despite the planetoids. It could be as much author of “Base Nation: How Bumped Associate Editor, Arts fact that oil prices had been falling as twice to four times the diam- U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm since the summer of 2014. Starting in March, Delta Airlines Samantha Anne Carrillo eter of the Earth. The planet was America and the World,” said, But this month, the reality of what will no longer allow large pets (505) 345-4080 ext. 804 co-discovered by astronomers “The [U.S.] military has gone is now a year-and-a-half-long plunge Michael Brown and Konstantin to fly with their owners, which to great lengths to disguise and Design in oil prices has hit Hobbs hard. means they’ll travel as freight. Batygin. Brown is the guy who downplay its growing presence Terry Kocon, C.S. Tiefa Hobbs’ GRT revenue in January As part of the policy change, pets got Pluto demoted from planet in Africa generally in the hopes was $3.9 million — down about $6 will have to arrive at the airport to dwarf planet. Brown tweets of avoiding negative attention Photography million from the city’s GRT revenue three hours before a flight, be under the handle @plutokiller and protests both in the U.S. Mark Bralley, Mark Holm, Juan Antonio Labreche, Liz Lopez, last February. Now Hobbs is barely dropped off and picked up at the and he wrote the book “How I and in African countries wary of Adria Malcolm ahead of Farmington as the state’s airline’s cargo facility – which Killed Pluto and Why It Had It the colonial-esque presence of fourth-largest economy. Economic may be in a different location Contributors this issue Coming.” He told the Chicago foreign troops.” activity of all kinds — oil well drilling, than passenger check in, and the Kevin Baca, Ty Bannerman, Lisa Barrow, Sandra Fish, Tribune that it may be time to well field services, estaurants,r hotels rewrite the textbooks yet again. pooch could fly on a separate Paul Gessing, Gary Glasgow, Heath Haussamen, Superfood Juani Hopwood, Bill Hume, Ariane Jarocki, Dan Klein, and grocery stores and businesses “My daughter, she’s still kind of flight – that may arrive at a Joe Monahan, Tom O’Connell, M. Brianna Stallings, that sell to oil industry workers — has mad about Pluto being demoted, Coverage of the cost of breast different time. Southwest Airlines Richard Stevens, Tom Tomorrow, Christa Valdez, Alan Webber fallen off sharply. even though she was barely born pumps by Obamacare has sent and JetBlue won’t let you check Kimberly Ryan, Hobbs News-Sun sales of the devices through a pet. American Airlines still Oilfield service companies have at that time,” Brown said. “She Copy Editors Oilfield workers in Southeastern New Mexico who made upwards of $100,000 in 2014 have been laid off and forced to take lower-paying jobs in the retail the roof. Their availability has does, but only on certain types of laid off workers, equipment is idle suggested a few years ago that Wendy Fox Dial sector since oil fell below $50 a barrel. allowed working mothers with aircraft and not when it’s too hot and stacking up in marshaling she’d forgive me if I found a Jim Wagner access to refrigeration to pump or too cold. Service animals of all yards. Truck drivers who once made fallen to $232 million. Now, lawmak- would like to get rid of the extractive recent interview when oil prices were new planet. So I guess I’ve been $100,000 a year are adjusting to milk on their own schedule to sizes are allowed into the cabin, a ers fear it will be $100 million or less. industries, but they deliver 32 percent still in the $40-a-barrel range. working on this for her.” Sales Director (505) 345-4080 making $15 an hour in retail. feed their babies when they system that travel experts believe Pam Gutierrez x803 If the price of oil continues to of our general fund monies,” said “It has slowed down, but it has not But Hobbs isn’t the only casualty of return home. The increase in will be taken advantage of as fall — some predict it could drop to Sen. John Arthur Smith, a Deming imploded. All those wells drilled over Drone nation breast milk availability has led to airlines make it harder to check Sales Representatives (505) 345-4080 the oil price bust. Democrat who chairs the Legislative the past seven or eight years, if they State government is reeling, and leg- $20 a barrel or less — and it remains Reuters reports that the Pentagon a thriving market on the website pets. United Airlines transports Abby Feldman x802 Finance Committee during the interim are still operating, they have to be islators in Santa Fe are in a near panic depressed, operations of state govern- is quietly building up a small onlythebreast.com. The site has larger dogs as cargo. Cory Calamari x810 and the Senate Finance Committee serviced. Parts wear out. Water and because state tax revenues from oil ment could be in jeopardy. One third Garrett Ferguson x809 during the current 30-day session. oil have to be hauled and wells have are quickly disappearing. The amount of the state’s general fund budget Sherri J. Barth x813 “The ripple effect on jobs and gross to be metered.” of “new money” available for next comes from oil and gas money. receipts taxes are always delayed, and Grant Taylor, executive director of Operations Manager fiscal year’s budget has plummeted. In “It’s serious and something the ABQ Free Press Local Briefs we are pretty apprehensive about it,” the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce, compiled by abq free press staff Abby Feldman (505) 345-4080, Ext. 802 August, it was thought to be around public does not keep up with, but Smith said. “We are very concerned.” said people are stoic, even hope- $293 million. By December that had we still have advocacy groups that Panned other issues, her favorability have on the electoral process. Published every other week by: ful. “The overall mood is, ‘Wait and rating among Republican respon- If the Legislature approves the No panic see.’ Most of the conversations I’ve Our recent online poll of ABQ Great Noggins LLC dents was in the high teens. amendment – which is a long The people in Hobbs and had with people in the [oil] business Free Press readers on the per- P.O. Box 6070 shot – it would go before voters Southeastern New Mexico are appre- are predicting a return to $50 a barrel formance of Gov. Susana Mar- Albuquerque, NM 87197-6070 hensive about the global oil industry, tinez found that Republicans Primaries in November. this year,” Taylor said. “We’ve had so Publishers too. But they’ve got one advantage are almost as upset with her as State Reps. Moe Maestas, an many families that are just bracing Will Ferguson and Dan Vukelich over the folks now in charge in Santa Democrats. Of the 1,841 readers Albuquerque Democrat, and Taser-gate themselves, saying that they will get Fe; they’ve been through the boom- who responded, 293 identified Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Los Cover Illustration through this.” A state grand jury has subpoe- Gary Glasgow and-bust cycle many times before. Taylor said that the $3.9 million in themselves as Republicans. While Alamos Democrat, have intro- naed payroll records, documents 90 percent of all respondents said duced a proposed constitutional Today’s economy in Hobbs and GRT revenue Hobbs got in January related to legal interpretations, Corrections policy: they would not vote for Martinez amendment that would open other oil-patch cities is more diver- was the lowest amount the city had and correspondence between It is the policy of ABQ Free Press to correct again if she sought higher office, up New Mexico’s primaries and errors in a timely fashion. Contact the editors sified than during previous busts. seen in several years. former Albuquerque Police Chief 72.69 percent of Republican re- allow anyone of any party to vote at the email addresses on this page. Even though companies have laid off Sam Spencer, president and CEO of sponding said they were “some- in any primary. The way it works Ray Schultz and Taser Interna- workers and some have pulled out of Lea County State Bank in Hobbs, said what unlikely” or “extremely now, only Democrats can vote in tional, Inc., in connection with the area entirely, there’s still a housing the area is starting to see the effects unlikely” to vote for her again. their party’s primaries, and the an ongoing criminal investiga- Where to find shortage in Hobbs. The city’s popula- of more than 18 months of falling oil Republicans’ dissatisfaction with same thing for Republicans and tion into allegations of contract our paper? tion is predicted to grow by 14 percent prices. “We’ve seen more layoffs, unem- the governor spanned the gamut voters in other parties. Support- rigging that Schultz has been List of more than by 2020, according to the University ployment is up to 6 percent or so,” he of issues. On only one issue, ers of the proposed amendment, unable to shake since they first 550 locations of New Mexico’s Bureau of Business said. He expects more layoffs and busi- Kimberly Ryan, Hobbs News-Sun and Economic Research. ness failures. “Any time you’ve got this public safety, did the governor House Joint Resolution 12, say arose in early 2014, according to at freeabq.com receive an approval rating it would break the strangle- New Mexico In Depth, an online Idled drilling rigs fill equipment storage yards in Southeastern New Mexico as a result of last year’s “It [the economy] has not imploded,” type of depressed price in a commodity, approaching 25 percent. On most hold that the two major parties news agency. dramatic drop in oil prices. Hobbs Mayor Sam Cobb said during a some of that goes on,” Spencer said. cont. on page 15 6 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 7 Playing Catch with the Ethics Reform Hot Potato Signs that Lawmakers BY BILL HUME Have Grown Weary of Susana istorically, governmental ethics are like the weather ment is that it is subject to the governor’s input through in state government. I have had but one or two brief, BY JOE MONAHAN in New Mexico: Everybody talks about it but her control of the short session agenda and through her unrelated, conversations with Dines in the last 25 years H ou would have nobody does anything about it. veto authority. – but I suspect he is acting on bedrock conviction on this For a follow-up to our online reader poll on the thought that However, the issue is white-hot this year, given the Dines, on the other hand, bypasses the governor’s issue. He’s pushing for red-meat reform. Y governor’s performance, see Page 4 Local Briefs Gov. Martinez’s guilty plea of former Secretary of State Dianna Duran to authority by going the amendment route. Should his Republicans can be expected to kill Egolf’s bill. But ill-fated and illegally tapping her campaign accounts, plus continuing joint resolution pass both chambers, it would go directly that leaves them caught in the spotlight of anti-ethics nationally embar- third-grade retention legislation, one of hints of ongoing state and federal grand jury probes, to the people at the next general election, bypassing the attention. If they were to send Dines’ joint resolution on rassing holiday pizza the administration’s key education goals this time looking at Republicans. fourth floor. to the Senate with bipartisan support, it would shift the pie party would that each year gets rejected. Kernan says Not everyone is aroused. The word “ethics” was absent Everybody’s up for re-election this year. The sound-bite dilemma to the upper chamber. The House has to be first have resulted in her the facts now show it does not work from Gov. Susana Martinez’s State of the State address. fabricators will be watching (and recording) every turn because it is the originating chamber of the proposals – eating a hefty slice in states where it has been adopted. Governmental ethics aren’t a hot-button issue when it’s of phrase. Both proposals will face the covert opposition but it could pass the buck to the Senate, with no sound of humble pie, but And conservative Democratic Sen. John your own party in the spotlight, apparently. of legislators understandably unenthusiastic about strict bites lingering to haunt them. no such luck. Arthur Smith of Deming, chairman of the The topic hangs heavy on the minds of legislators laws aimed at their own conduct. Let’s face it: There is zero constituency among New The governor and her minions remain powerful Senate Finance Committee, who this year. Two early items target the issue. The proposal So, the stage is set for a tap dance over the next few Mexico voters for opposing ethics oversight of our in kill-the-messenger mode. Their assault is often supportive of Martinez initiatives, of Rep. Brian Egolf, a Santa Fe Democrat, is a bill (HB weeks. Legislators will not want to speak out against public officials. It will be every legislator against his own on the “New Mexico Truth” parody TV has toughened his rhetoric toward her 80) proposing the statutory establishment of an ethics ethics legislation at the same time that many – perhaps constituency for anybody seen as standing against it. ads demonstrates that the intransigence perennial wedge issue of driver’s licenses a majority – would prefer that it quietly go away. But As noted previously, Dines’ constitutional amendment commission. and vindictiveness that have been the for undocumented New Mexicans. to do that, they will have to decide whether to take it mechanism deals the governor out of the game. A bulky 108 pages long, the bill details the compo- hallmark of Martinez’s tenure remain its He says the House Republican bill for down by vote or by procedural maneuver. Consequently, getting together on a constitutional sition and antecedents of a ten-member “State Ethics guiding principles. driving privilege cards backed by the What to do? Because of its less complicated legislative amendment proposal to pitch smoking-hot to the Senate Commission,” and goes into great detail on its pre- The ads, produced by Albuquerque governor is unacceptable because it con- is absolutely the best path out for the House. rogatives, responsibilities and procedures. The other, a path, Dines’ constitutional amendment presents the nonprofit CHI St. Joseph’s Children, spoof tains a “Scarlet Letter.” The card would Dines has already demonstrated cross-aisle rapport proposal by Rep. Jim Dines, an Albuquerque Republican, easier starting point for the House to come together on the state’s well-known tourism ad cam- identify undocumented immigrants to with the Senate, with his joint sponsoring with Sen. is a House Joint Resolution. It proposes a nine-member something – and because both proposals are there, the paign “New Mexico True.” Using similar law enforcement. “That’s the component Peter Wirth, a Santa Fe Democrat, of legislation on State Ethics Commission established by a constitutional House is obliged to make the first move. magnificent natural backdrops as New where you have concerns about racial warrants for police cellphone searches. All eyes will be amendment. It is but five and a half pages long, Egolf and his colleagues should be aware of Dines’ Mexico True does to attract tourists, New profiling,” Smith said. on all members as ethics proposals start their journey detailing the composition, antecedents and duties of a probable motivation on this, if they aren’t already. Many Mexico Truth points out that amid this this session. nine-member commission. years ago, Dines was a lead counsel for the Albuquerque spectacular setting the childhood poverty Egolf’s proposal lays down powers and procedures Journal in a defamation lawsuit against the paper. (I rate is the highest in the nation and the The Martinez that would make it a dangerous proposition for any was involved in the course of my work there). Through Bill Hume is a former editorial page editor of the child hunger rate is third highest. administration’s response legislator, administration official, board or commission the process of our successful defense, Dines got up close Albuquerque Journal and later served as a policy adviser You might expect state officials to either to the New Mexico member to violate any law or regulation. An impedi- and personal exposure to ethical lapses (to put it softly) to former Gov. Bill Richardson. ignore the campaign or say something to the effect that they have a plan to tackle Truth ads brings to mind these stubborn matters. Instead, the ad- the scene in ‘A Few ministration rattles its saber, threatening Good Men’ when Jack Lobbyist Spending Expected to Ramp Up for 2016 Session legal action and condemning the ads as BY SANDRA FISH unpatriotic. The Martinez administration’s Nicholson angrily snaps: NEW MEXICO IN DEPTH response to the New Mexico Truth ads require private-sector companies to reveal ‘You can’t handle the truth’ brings to mind the scene in “A Few Good obbyists and their employers spent some how much they pay lobbyists working on Men” when Jack Nicholson angrily snaps: It seems that the $50,000 TV ad cam- $818,000 on meals, receptions and gifts for law- their behalf. L “You can’t handle the truth.” paign that a pro-Martinez PAC aired prior In November, New Mexico In Depth makers and other New Mexico officials in 2015. In her State of the State speech to the to the session urging viewers to hammer Individual lobbyists – 148 of them – spent more reported that public agencies paid more than 2016 Legislature, the governor did not lawmakers to repeal the licenses may have than $474,000, while 23 businesses spent more than $7.2 million in 2014 and 2015 for state and mention that New Mexico has the nation’s been for naught. $344,000, reports show. federal lobbying services. But that figure worst childhood poverty rate, the highest Martinez continues to weaken in the The overall total includes a rarity in New Mexico doesn’t capture a complete picture because unemployment rate (as of November) or aftermath of the pizza party and the campaign finance reporting – the money a big New not much is known about how much pri- that it ranks 49th in overall child well-be- New Mexico Truth ad campaign. Regional Mexico corporation spent on lobbying services last vate-sector employers pay their lobbyists. ing, according to a respected national polling we’ve seen from Valencia, Cibola, year. Viki Harrison, executive director of Com- study. McKinley and Sandoval counties shows In a report filed Jan. 15, Yates Petroleum Corp. re- mon Cause New Mexico, said the mistaken from May through December in addition to the Instead, she trudged through a rambling her losing traction, especially among ported paying former state Sen. Kent Cravens nearly Yates filing is a good example of the sort of transpar- $217,000 they spent in the first four months of list of anti-crime bills as she worked fever- independent voters who have been $90,000 for lobbying services. ency her organization would like to see. 2015. Individual lobbyists reported spending about ishly to divert attention from the state’s among her most sturdy supporters. Cravens said the company mistakenly filed what “This lets us know what can be done,” she said. $130,000 between May and December to add to the true condition. In that way, she hopes to Martinez appears headed toward a he was paid for his lobbying services and the report “This is what people want.” $344,000 they spent January through April 2015. excite an electorate into giving her and statewide public approval rating of below will be rescinded, however. It’s difficult to draw conclusions for what all Surprisingly, only three individual lobbyists her party more power by taking control 50 percent for the first time, if she isn’t “Their report got filed, which shouldn’t have. private-sector employers spend on lobbying from reported expenses for June 8, the date of a special of the state Senate at the November already there. They’re not a registered lobbyist so they’re not one corporate filing. But if all 148 lobbyists reporting session, totaling $310.88. election. Martinez may continue to push away the required to file,” Cravens said. “Someone in their tax expenses in 2015 were paid $90,000 a year based on The National Education Association of New While the deep-seated cynicism of humble pie but it’s going to keep being Martinez and company appears to have department saw a deadline and they thought they all sources of revenue, that would total more than Mexico reported spending $293.48 for pizza for state placed in front of her by fellow politicians been unaltered by the exposure of the had to meet it.” $13 million. Many lobbyists have multiple clients senators that day. and a public grown increasingly weary of dark side of her personality as a result of Yates’ filing cracks a window onto what businesses paying them. The total spent by individual lobbyists was slightly the nonstop drumbeat of bad news. Killing the pizza party gone wrong, there are Most of the money spent by lobbyists and employ- less than during the 2013 session, according to the the messenger doesn’t work very well spend on lobbyists; this is the information organi- growing signs that even those who have New Mexico In Depth analysis. when you have no message of your own. zations such as Common Cause New Mexico and ers – more than $561,000 – was spent during the first been supportive of her are tiring of the others like Rep. Jeff Steinborn, a Las Cruces Dem- four months of the year, as lobbyists and their clients charade. Sandra Fish writes for New Mexico In Depth, a ocrat, will push for during the 30-day legislative focused on the 2015 60-day legislative session. Republican Sen. Gay Kernan of Hobbs Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico session that continues through Feb. 18. Unlike other But in reports filed by the Jan. 15 deadline, em- non-profit news organization that seeks to develop announced she is no longer sponsoring politics. His daily blog can be found at states, including Colorado, New Mexico doesn’t ployers reported spending an additional $127,000 partnerships with media outlets across New Mexico. joemonahan.com 8 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 9 Official Pushes ABQ to Buy Sand Dunes Miles from Town The Human Beings in the 911 Chain: BY DENNIS DOMRZALSKI If They’re Not There, No One Is estern Albuquerque Land Holdings LLC, the BY DAN KLEIN Wcompany that wants to build the 14,000-acre Santolina development on the far West Mesa, has t was Feb. 27, 1987. The Albuquerque that night] I learned how to be polite been working behind the scenes with Albuquerque IPolice Department Communications to needy people who had no idea of officials since at least 2011 to get the city to spend Center, located in the basement of the the thousand deaths I felt like I was millions of dollars to buy thousands of acres of its police station, was a secure window- dying.” land – some of it undevelopable – for open space. less room accessed only by a security The 911 operator was 21 years old. The company, which is owned by Barclays Cap- key. She, along with many others in the ital Real Estate, has even suggested tax increases The 911 operators are located in the radio room that night, continued and public relations campaigns to push its agenda. back and the police dispatchers are working. They had a job to do. Citi- And in December 2014, WALH sent city officials a located in the front. Shortly before zens were still calling in for help. spreadsheet suggesting the city spend $33.1 million midnight, APD 911 operators received through 2033 to buy 13,644 acres of its land, most a call from a woman asking for help. ‘There were still incidents of it near the Rio Puerco, miles beyond the city’s She was involved in a domestic and accidents and borders. disturbance. Two open space activists said the situation smacks Nancy, the 911 operator, sent the call boyfriends beating up of a much-too-cozy relationship between WALH and to Kat, the dispatcher, who dispatched girlfriends, fights the main city official it has been dealing with, Open Officers John Carrillo and John Mes- and stolen this and Space Superintendent Matt Schmader. simer to the location of the domestic WALH’s effort to get the city to buy its land has disturbance. Moments later, the stolen that’ come despite the city’s dwindling resources to buy transmission no one in Dispatch ever — 911 operator open space. For instance, in 2007, city voters ap- wanted to hear: “10-83! Shots fired! proved $5.5 million in general obligation bonds to Officer down!” buy open space. But then the recession hit, and in One of the dispatchers (Sy), who was All the dispatchers and 911 operators I talked with expressed concern for 2011, open space general obligation bonds totaled working in the radio room that night, “their” officers and citizens. They $700,000. Last year, just $200,000 was set aside for described the emotion-filled moment File photo that followed. I edited her comments didn’t want their story to elicit pity. open space acquisition. and I am only using first names. They had a job to do and they contin- WALH, through its asset manager, Garrett De- Western Albuquerque Land Holdings LLC plans to develop 14,000 acres of desert west and south of Albuquerque and has been trying to “Cindy was control [supervisor]. The ued to do it. It’s that simple. A more velopment Corp., has worked closely with Schma- get the City of Albuquerque to buy 13,644 acres of its land near the Rio Puerco. 911s were Nancy, Geri and me [Sy]. caring, professional, group of people der on its agenda, according to emails and other Kat was the dispatcher for Northeast you would be hard pressed to find in records obtained by activist Ike Eastvold. Schmader that WALH had gotten special treatment, and that wasn’t on the board’s agenda as an action item, and and Marie was on Valley dispatch. We any job. and Garrett principals, Jeff and Ted Garrett, have the lack of public involvement in the process was thus the board was barred from voting on it under all knew what had happened a minute APD has had many tragedies since exchanged scores of emails over the years regarding concerning. the rules of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. before midnight when John took his that night. By writing this column I Schmader did not return ABQ Free Press phone The board did approve the buy, and Eastvold filed WALH’s agenda. last breath. Cindy came to the front of hope to shed light on those forgotten calls for comment on this story. Nor did Ted or Jeff an Open Meetings Act violation complaint against the radio room so all the DPs (dis- heroes, the 911 operators and dis- WALH’s effort to get the city to Garrett. the board. The board held a second vote on the patchers) and 911s (operators) could patchers, who keep doing their jobs, buy its land has come despite “It smells. It shows a continuing effort and coop- recommended purchase in September and approved see and hear her. She announced, ‘I even when their world is falling apart eration between the representatives of WALH and it again. the city’s dwindling resources wanted to let you all know that Officer around them. They are every bit as the superintendent of Open Space, Matt Schmader, John Carrillo was killed.’ Then she heroic as the cop on the beat. They to buy open space to earmark open space money to purchase undevel- ‘It definitely seems to me that this faded into tears.” can’t leave when they are personally opable lands from WALH,” said Reed, who was a particular land owner was given Cindy went back to work a few min- confronted with tragedy. They realize Eastvold and former city councilor Alan Reed, councilor from 1975 to 1979. “It’s improper because almost exclusive treatment, and utes later. Personal tragedy and death that if they aren’t there, answering who helped start the open space program in the there was no public input on this.” does not allow the men and women your calls for help, then no one is 1970s, said the effort to steer city money to WALH Eastvold, who pushed for the creation of the Pet- plans were hatched that would not in APD Dispatch to take a holiday, not there. culminated in early 2015 when three city councilors roglyph National Monument in the late 1980s, said, be tolerated by the City Council that night, nor any other. Through the Emergency operators tell officers introduced a bill to dissolve the city’s $10 million “It definitely seems to me that this particular land and that would drain city resources pain they have to be there. where to go while comforting citizens Open Space Trust Fund and use it to buy property. owner was given almost exclusive treatment, and The 911 operator who took the who are in crisis. Without them, police Interest on the trust funds principal is currently used plans were hatched that would not be tolerated by for the next 18 years’ original call was taken off the console officers can’t perform their job. They to help maintain city open spaces. the City Council and that would drain city resources — Ike Eastvold so she could calm down. Another 911 are the nameless, faceless people to That legislation was introduced just four months for the next 18 years.” operator went to the hospital emer- whom we turn for help when we dial after WALH sent Schmader its spreadsheet suggest- Both Eastvold and Reed said the city should be Open Space board member Janet Saiers said she gency room, leaving one 911 operator 911. They deserve every bit of praise ing the city spend $33 million on its properties. The looking to buy open space land closer to the city and was uncomfortable with the way Schmader tried working the terminal. Why did she that we give to our police officers. City Council eventually junked the idea of dissolv- in greater danger of being developed, not land near to push through the sand dunes purchase. “The stay? Because the human element We all belong to the same team, ing the trust fund after Reed, Eastvold and others the Rio Puerco. agenda said it was a property report involving the doesn’t stop just because those who and if one part of that team doesn’t objected. Both men said they became even more convinced sand dunes. Then all of a sudden it goes from a care for the rest of us have been do their job, then the entire team falls Schmader expressed his support to Ted Garrett last that WALH and Schmader were cooperating too property report to Matt Schmader recommending devastated. apart. Too often, the professional year for the trust fund dissolution bill. “This is the closely last August when they said Schmader tried acquisition,” Saiers said. “I thought we were only Here’s what she had to say: “With service and work done by 911 opera- introduction for the bill to re-purpose the permanent to ram through the city’s purchase of 640 acres of going to have a report.” every call that came in, how badly tors and dispatchers is overlooked by fund for land acquisition,” Schmader’s April 6, 2015, WALH property called the Northern Sand Dunes “The questions I have,” Saiers continued, “is inside I felt that their piddly problems the public, city administrators, police email said. “So this is the first step in what I hope to near the Rio Puerco for $1.5 million. Schmader who had directed Matt to ask for that parcel to be didn’t compare to my friend’s mur- chiefs and police officers. I hope this be a couple months-long process to allow for more appeared before the city Open Space Advisory purchased, what is the relationship between the city der, but I had to care because there column has remedied that. purchases soon.” Board on Aug. 25, 2015, and told board members and WALH, and were any intentions made [between wasn’t anyone else. ... There were still Schmader’s relationship with WALH officials has he wanted them to recommend approval of the the city and WALH] that were not part of the public incidents and accidents and boy- Dan Klein is a retired Albuquerque troubled Eastvold and Reed. Both said it appeared purchase. The problem, though, was that the issue discussion? Some of those emails [between WALH friends beating up girlfriends, fights police sergeant. He can be contacted via and stolen this and stolen that. [On Facebook. cont. on page 11 10 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS NEWS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 11 Meet the ‘Activist at Birth’ Who Brought the DOJ to ABQ mLK/doj, Page 10 by TOM O’CONNELL ‘A firing squad’ firepower. The body drops, the bullets Ruiz de la Torre The consent decree has been a stop, the body is still, and one officer ewel Hall was leading the fight in 2012 to bring Reactions bittersweet victory for Hall. She still rolls Milton onto his belly and cuffs Jthe U.S. Department of Justice to Albuquerque to Law Firm The city will get a chance to see how implemen- sees a terrible imbalance of power in his corpse. investigate police use of force when she learned that tation of the consent decree is going when the DOJ this country, a structure she refers to At the time, Hall described it as “a eight cops had fired 46 bullets at her own son back WE HELP LAW MAKE SENSE monitor presents his quarterly progress report to the as a “fraternal order.” firing squad dressed in police uni- in Michigan, killing him and sparking an interna- City Council on March 7. Ginger is expected to show It’s fitting that her babysitter was forms.” tional outcry. that APD is 95 percent in compliance with reforms. her great grandmother, who was So where does she stand now, at Milton Hall was mentally ill, lived on the streets and Se Habla Español The reforms outlined in the consent decree born into slavery in the 1850s and 83, a woman who’s been fighting an had been accused of stealing a cup of coffee, she said. include: a requirement for a system of accountability who taught Hall as a young girl how elitist system all her life? What did for use of force and investigations of use of force; power works in America. “It was like she take from these latest battles? Have you been seriously injured? Bringing the DOJ here, how decisions for SWAT enforcement are handled; an oral history every evening about “It told me that even though a new training regimen for use of force and how how the system works, how they use DOJ came, and DOJ is a part of the Are you being charged with a crime? Hall said, faced one monumental officers are held accountable; and an enhanced crisis government system, that it is still roadblock: Albuquerque ethnic groups to further their own intervention process for dealing with those experi- cause,” Hall said. a relationship of fraternal order Have you been wrongfully convicted? Mayor Richard J. Berry encing mental issues. between national government, state The ACLU of New Mexico, which partnered with government, and city government,” the task force in bringing the DOJ, is optimistic but ‘Boyd would still be living said Hall. “To me, it says that to get It was all too familiar to the retired science teacher fears that the consent decree falls short. if he had stayed on justice with those three who in some Personal Injury Criminal Defense and union leader, now 83, who has seen hundreds of “I think it’s our best opportunity to push for Second Street or Fourth way protect each other, you have to young men killed by Albuquerque police since moving systemic change in APD,” said executive director have either money or numbers.” Civil Rights Appeals here in 1977. But when the bodies started falling even Peter Simonson. “While we would have hoped for a Street. But he went up She talked of James Boyd, the Foreclosure Habeas Corpus faster than usual – 23 killed and 14 wounded by offi- stronger decree, we also recognize the opportunity into the million-dollar homeless camper shot down by APD Estate Planning Extraordinary Writs cers here over four years – Hall and her fellow activists to reform a department that has gone through three homes, and they went in 2014. “Boyd would still be living at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Council of cycles of officer-involved violence in 40 years. This if he had stayed on Second Street or Divorce Drug Possession Albuquerque started talking about what to do. is the first time a federal agency has stepped in to and got him’ Fourth Street,” she said. “But he went Entertainment Law Murder And then Christopher Torres, the son of the enforce changes. It represents a unique opportunity — Jewel Hall up into the million-dollar homes, and Family Law DWI group’s longtime vice president, Renetta Torres, was to undo problems that have been with this depart- they went and got him.” killed in 2011. That’s when they organized the ad Jewel Hall and the Martin Luther King Multicultural Council of ment for many years.” That could explain why Hall insists If money rules, then all you have to hoc Martin Luther King Task Force, came together Albuquerque that she helped found, were the driving force in Simonson would have liked to have seen better she became an activist “at birth.” fall back on is strength in numbers. and got to work. getting the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the reporting on how SWAT teams are used, better “I come from the old school, and I “From my experience, the most 505-544-5400 www.ruizdelatorre.com “We thought we had to say to the city, after we’d Albuquerque Police Department. accountability regarding APD’s bodycam policy, used to hear my ancestors say over powerful thing is numbers because done our work and looked at the number of kids and more specific requirements regarding officers’ and over the police in this country when numbers rise up, [governments] that had been killed, that somebody has got to come four years to implement. But bringing the DOJ here, violations of policy and discipline. are an extension of the KKK, which do not want that kind of publicity and look at the situation,” Hall said. “They cannot Hall said, faced one monumental roadblock: Al- protected certain populations and about their city or their state or the keep doing this to the community.” buquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry. were trained that certain populations United States going worldwide,” Hall Hall, who was a founder of the MLK council, got ‘While we would have hoped for a Early on, the task force went to Berry and asked were less valuable than others,” Hall said. the idea of bringing in the DOJ from her brother-in- stronger decree, we also recognize him to join their cause. “We were naïve enough to said. “And every so often, I think “So if you can get numbers or law, who helped put New Orleans back together af- think that if it happened in New Orleans and we the opportunity to reform a those thoughts are valid.” coalitions of people to come together, ter 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. In the ugly aftermath, explained it to the mayor, that he would also join us. That brings to mind the terrible and have your mission and concerns as police allegedly gunned down desperate survi- department that has gone through But the mayor refused to join us.” video that can be seen online of those clearly and professionally stated, then vors, the intervention of the Department of Justice three cycles of officer-involved One big barrier to Berry’s participation came officers in Saginaw, Mich., circling you can get policies changed.” was a galvanizing force that saw results overnight, during a 2011 conflict with his office when the city de- violence in 40 years’ her son Milton, 49, a German shep- her brother-in-law told her. cided to pull its support for her organization’s annual — Peter Simonson, New Mexico ACLU herd barking at him for two minutes Tom O’Connell is a freelance journalist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Hall believes before the cops unload a barrage of who lives in Albuquerque. The city will get a chance to that was retaliation because Berry wanted Renetta Although she’s elated to see the federal gov- see how implementation of the Torres removed as VP but the group refused. Berry ernment taking an interest in APD, Hall remains also didn’t seem to think there was a problem at APD. skeptical. That’s largely because those most person- WALH, Page 8 consent decree is going when “When we met with Berry to help us get an ally affected by the killings have not been involved, the DOJ monitor presents his objective review of these killings of all these kids, she said. She would have liked to see survivors like and Schmader] lead someone to ask if quarterly progress report to the he told us we had the best police force in the United Renetta Torres have a say during negotiations and there was a commitment made.” ‘Some of those emails implementation. Find your mate on City Council on March 7 States,” said Hall, who chuckled. “We know each A Feb. 6, 2012, memo from Ted [between WALH and other well,” she said of the mayor, but wouldn’t City Councilor Ken Sanchez is confident in the job Garrett suggested various ways the Schmader] lead someone freeabq.com/dating elaborate, saying their history was “negative” and Ginger is doing, but acknowledged the challenges city could fund its purchase of four “So I suggested to our nucleus group that we “not newsworthy.” ahead. He believes the process has been transparent WALH properties, including the to ask if there was a needed an objective look at all of these murders “I just worry about being an old woman in jail,” and that the right people from the community have sand dunes. They included sales and commitment made’ after we’d done research and found that Renetta’s she said, chuckling again, this time uneasily. “I hear been involved. property taxes, as well as federal — Open Space Board Member Janet Saiers son wasn’t the only one that had been murdered they don’t treat you well.” “We’ve got a monumental task ahead of us, and funds. The memo even suggested a unjustly,” she said. Next, the Task Force tried the City Council, which there needs to be enormous reform,” said Sanchez. public relations campaign to help with down debt. Large OS [open space] NEW YEAR The roadblock voted to bring in the DOJ, but Berry vetoed it. Later, “One thing I was concerned with was having a com- the effort. through the rest of the city has not munity involved that truly understood the issues.” A Sept. 24, 2015, hand-written memo been donated,” Schmader’s memo It was not an easy fight. They did win. The DOJ the City Council voted unanimously to support the Responding to Hall’s concern that survivors have by Schmader about a meeting he had said. “WALH would not be able to do- is here and it has condemned APD practices. DOJ’s DOJ if it did come to town, and that vote stuck. But not been part of the process, Sanchez said, “I’ve been with Ted Garrett might suggest the nate any land or take a price redux.” monitor, James Ginger, is overseeing reforms spelled they still couldn’t get the mayor onboard, and they NewLove failed to get the City Council to override the may- at the meetings and I think some of those people real reason for WALH’s continuing − out in a consent decree that will take an estimated were involved. The stakeholders must be involved campaign to get the city to buy its or’s veto. So the task force approached then-Sen. Jeff Let ABQ’s Best Alternative Newspaper Bingaman, who helped get the ball rolling. for this to work.” land. “TG-[WALH] Are looking to pay Help You Find Your Soulmate Cont. on page 11 12 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ANALYSIS letters/editorial cartoons ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 13

To the Editor: This “policy” is full of half-truths and Getting at the Root of the Takeover in Oregon In regard to the President’s State of the giveaways to the Republicans’ beloved oil Union Address, while I agree with Presi- and gas industry, and virtually nothing for Editor’s note: This is an email conversation between Alan Webber, a businessman who No, there’s libertarian ideology hiding behind all this obfuscation. It’s simple: dent Obama’s message overall, I feel some renewables, which despite the tenor of this sought the 2014 Democratic nomination for governor, and Paul Gessing, a Libertarian Like the Koch Brothers who fund the American Lands Council, you want to strip material may have been left out due to “plan” is the future of energy. who heads the Rio Grande Foundation. The topic was the occupation of a federal wildlife away federal protections from some of the most spectacular land owned by the political expediency. Recently, President Obama called out the refuge headquarters in Oregon by anti-government activists. American people and open it up for private gain. Drill, baby, drill! That’s the real We don’t just need more jobs. We need Koch brothers for their constant attempts motive here. more GOOD jobs, jobs that pay enough not to destroy alternative energy policy in the Paul Gessing: While we disapprove of their methods, the protesters who have And as for those “bureaucrats” in Washington, D.C., you’re talking about only to allow Americans to survive but to states, through their moneyed influence on occupied a wildlife refuge in Oregon have a point about the scope of federal land Teddy Roosevelt, Aldo Leopold, Gifford Pinchot and Stewart Udall, to name a actually thrive. Jobs that provide not only Republican politicians, including our own holdings in the West. few. I trust their vision more than the simplistic slogans of the Ammon Bundys of the basic means of bare survival but also governor. Currently, 28 percent of the U.S. and 42 percent of New Mexico are under the world. the respect, fair, and decent treatment that The Koch Brothers, who gave nearly federal control. No one is talking about privatizing Yellowstone (or Carlsbad all human beings are entitled to. $20,000 to Gov. Martinez and the governor’s Caverns), but the federal estate continues to grow and we at the Rio Grande Gessing: Whether “state” control qualifies as “local” or not is irrelevant. It’s a lot Too many Americans are not receiving Susana PAC from 2010 to 2013 (the Journal, Foundation believe that the Feds have more than enough land. more “local” than Washington, D.C. these most basic of human and funda- May 8, 2014), are attempting to eliminate It is time to shift most if not all U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. For- And, no, we are not talking about national parks here. We are discussing mental rights, and this is reflected by the all alternative energy projects in the states est Service lands to state control where leaders who are closer to the people and “multiple use” National Forests and BLM lands. Now, there are indeed a lot of non-stop and increasingly more common through their well-funded American Legisla- understand the issues of the West can do a trees on those Forest Service lands, but that violence and mass shootings. While some tive Exchange Council and their Americans better job of stewardship for the environ- doesn’t make them all “spectacular.” And were acts of evil for which there is no polit- for Prosperity, most recently in Arizona. ment and taxpayers alike. the BLM controls lands nearly the size of ical solution, it is no coincidence that most In Arizona, Arizona Public Service Com- West Virginia in New Mexico alone. Much of the mass shooters were, or were soon to pany, the largest electric utility company in Alan Webber: If the Bundy’s have a point, of these are vast prairie. be, unemployed or homeless. the state, admitted that it worked with the 60 Paul, I sure wish you’d tell us what it is! It isn’t just the Kochs or Bundys who have We remain one of the few nations where Plus Association, a Virginia-based nonprofit And by the way, you never explain exactly concerns with federal land policies. Reies unemployment is treated as a capital seniors advocacy group receiving Koch why “it is time” to turn federal land over Lopez Tijerina’s Tierra Amarilla courthouse offense that the victim is held accountable money, to support the utility’s proposal to the states. If it’s for the reasons the Bundys raid back in 1967 was due to federal en- for. Most unemployed do not receive add fees on homeowners with solar panels. are on the rampage, it’s so we can drill, croachment on land grants here in Northern unemployment benefits and are simply This is the same ploy that our own PNM was drain and damage the public’s land in the New Mexico. pushed off the economic cliff with no, or going to forward to the PRC, but thought name of resource extraction and private The powerful like Teddy Roosevelt have an inadequate, safety net below them. I do better of it. financial gain. used government for decades to push not believe that the proven high morbidity Gov. Martinez’ veto of Senate Bill 391, the Perhaps you think it’ll save taxpayer around those who stand in their way. and mortality of unemployment is always Extend the Solar Market Development Tax money. But a recent study found that turn- an unintended result. Death by deliberate Credit for homeowners, is a prime example ing federal land in Utah over to that state Webber: The history of New Mexico land neglect is a proven means of genocide and of her attempt to eliminate alternative energy would cost Utah taxpayers $275 million per grants and the Oregon occupation are two crime against humanity, and our nation is in New Mexico in order to placate her fossil year. No bargain there! completely different (ball) parks! And not “exceptional” enough to be above the fuel donors. The veto flies in the face of her If it all comes down to economics, let’s get when you accuse Teddy “The Trustbuster” law and beyond such considerations. statement in the new energy policy: “A key real: The benefit of federal lands is not in Roosevelt of not standing up for the little We STILL need universal health-care and principle of this plan is that New Mexico can- extraction – it’s in tourism and recreation. people – them’s fighting words! STILL need to separate health care from not afford to exclude any energy asset from The Bundys don’t get that. Do you, Paul? Let’s try to cut through all this false his- employment. Discrimination based on our portfolio of development opportunities.” tory. This dispute isn’t about who controls disability, age, sex and gender, even race New Mexico should be a leader in solar Gessing: I’m not sure what assumptions the land. It’s about what we value. and ethnicity, and against those who are in- energy, and not just PNM, who will build these Utah researchers made, but I have numerous studies showing that state It’s about the enduring value of conservation – of handing down unspoiled surance risks for whatever reason, is being solar facilities on public or private land with tax breaks paid for by New Mexico taxpay- management of BLM and Forest Service lands will result in both increased cost land from generation to generation – versus the short-term fixation on extraction made a requirement for financial survival for many honest employers, and an extra ers. This is Martinez’ energy credential: all oil efficiency and better management. Who knows New Mexico lands better, the and development. source of profit for many dishonest ones. and gas until there is no more. Then what? locals or a bureaucrat behind a desk in Washington? I’m going to give my last words to Teddy Roosevelt, who understood why Members of Congress who refuse to It is impossible to tell whether the gov- nature mattered: “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people honor their Constitutional mandate and ernor’s anti-environmental philosophy is ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is sworn duty to fund the government and its dictated by the obscene amount of money Gessing: It isn’t just the Kochs or Bundys who worthy of its good fortune.” That’s what’s really at stake. have concerns with federal land policies. Reies Lopez democratically instituted laws are in viola- funneled to her by the anti-environmental Tijerina’s Tierra Amarilla courthouse raid back in tion of the Constitution. They are engaging Koch brothers, or simply her own philosophy. ABQ Free Press welcomes letters to the editor and bylined Webber: Following your argument about local control in a treasonous end-run around the Consti- The insidious recent tax cuts for the rich and opinion pieces, subject to editing by the newspaper for 1967 was due to federal encroachment on land tution and effectively assuming the presi- corporations in New Mexico putatively to style and length. Letters may appear in print on the news- grants here in Northern New Mexicot to its logical conclusion, you’re going to find yourself dential power of veto. They are traitors and “create jobs” is a sham as we know, and quite paper’s website, www.freeabq.com. Writers should include re-fighting the Civil War. After all, who knew the should be impeached and convicted of the evident by New Mexico’s high unemploy- their full name and a daytime phone number that the ment, the highest in the nation. newspaper’s editors can use to contact them. Submissions Fires have burned out of control in the West on federal lands due in part to South better than the slave owners? high crime of treason, and the lesser crime of perjuring their oath, regardless of what If corporations were only interested in low should be sent to [email protected] poor federal management techniques that allowed forests to become overly their co-conspirators on any court say. or no taxes, Silicon Valley would be in Flor- dense. Gessing: I am happy to quote Teddy Roosevelt as well. Alan’s hero has some — Mike Richardson ida or Texas and not California. Corporations To this day, Native Americans manage and thin their forests. Washington lets doozies including, “We need not waste our time in dealing with any sentimen- are interested in a well educated electorate them burn. The Little Bear fire burned more than 35,000 acres of National Forest talist who believes that, on account of any abstract principle, it would have To the Editor: and many prefer clean energy. As the fossil land near Ruidoso in the summer of 2012. Locals, including the president of the been right to leave this continent to the domain, the hunting ground of squalid The recent Journal article on the front fuel industry is laying off workers, the alter- Mescalero Apaches, testified in Congress about his tribe’s success in managing savages. It had to be taken by the white race.” page entitled “Report shows N.M. has fallen native energy industry in New Mexico has the forests and contrasted it to the failure of the Forest Service. Roosevelt is a great hero for “progressives” because he didn’t respect limits on out of top 10 in solar capacity” begs the provided thousands of new jobs. Martinez, his power like checks and balances. To him, power flowed from a “great man” question: Why? There are a variety of rea- as in so many areas, is on the wrong side of Webber: Paul, you keep shifting your argument: Now it’s about local control! and that if you stood in his way, you should be dealt with harshly. sons, few answers attempted in the Journal’s the future, and her new Energy “plan” is no Following your argument about local control to its logical conclusion, you’re Ranchers and others who try to make a living on and around federal lands article. Some of the answers are actually panacea. Its’ clear she only cares about the 1 going to find yourself re-fighting the Civil War. After all, who knew the South must often feel like Native Americans of Teddy Roosevelt’s time, trying to avoid in the recently released governor’s energy percent. Sad for New Mexico’s future. better than the slave owners? being squashed by a far-off bureaucracy. policy. — M. Steven Shackley 14 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ANALYSIS/EDITORIAL CARTOONS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 15

hobbs, page 5 pessimistic in the short term. He said Why Does the Governor this is the second-worst oil bust he’s Oil keeps flowing seen. He also believes that the current rate of production in the Permain Despite the plunge in oil prices — Basin isn’t sustainable. Lie About REAL ID? West Texas Intermediate was selling “The decline in prices is about as BY HEATH HAUSSAMEN for $27.27 a barrel on Jan. 20 — oil dramatic as it was in 1986, and we ov. making other changes necessary production in New Mexico hit a new don’t know how long this is going to Susana for compliance. record. As of November, companies G last,” Scott said. “The 1986 decline Martinez The sin committed by many had pumped 134.7 million barrels, was probably close to five years is telling a Democrats was fighting to keep shattering the previous record set in whopper our license system as is – allowing 1970, according to the New Mexico before the prices recovered. I believe of a tale people who don’t prove legal Oil Conservation Division. the projection for 2016 is an average during the status to get licenses that are When December’s numbers are of $43 a barrel, which would indicate fight over identical to those the rest of us totaled, production will be around some fairly significant improvement giving driv- hold – and wrongly betting the in the not too distant future. I’m of the er’s licenses feds would never enforce REAL 146.7 million barrels, or more than double the 71.2 million barrels opinion that we are where we are as to immigrants living in the United ID. long as the Saudis are committed to States without legal status. Many Democrats and left-lean- pumped just four years earlier. Yet no maintaining their market share, and Martinez, a Republican, has ing activists rejected the idea of one, it seems, not U.S. producers, and fought for years to take away implementing a two-tier licensure not OPEC members, is cutting back on that is anybody’s guess.” licenses from such immigrants. system when I asked about it production, and with China’s eco- Greg Lopez, owner of G&L Until this year she has rejected while working on an article in nomic growth slowing, the glut of oil Trucking LLC, is one of those business compromise and tried to knock 2013. Sen. John Arthur Smith of on the world market continues to grow. owners who resisted the temptation those who opposed her out of Deming was a notable exception. Taylor said the increased produc- to take on new debt during the oil office. Martinez’s sin was refusing to tion in the Permian Basin was the price run-up. His company hauls pro- Now she’s blaming Democrats compromise and trying to nuke result of U.S. shale producers and duced water from well sites with six for the state’s noncompliance those who fought her. Her actions frackers refusing to be driven out of trucks and eight people. The way he with the federal REAL ID Act. The paralyzed efforts toward REAL ID business by OPEC, which maintained sees it, the area is still booming. U.S. Department of Homeland compliance. “They are building tons of pipe- Security recently came down on Martinez told me, during an production quotas in the hope that lines and companies are flooding several states, including New interview for my 2013 article, that lower prices would drive smaller U.S. Mexico, for failing for a decade she wouldn’t support a two-tier producers out of business. Southeastern New Mexico with drill- to come into compliance with the licensure system. She said she But U.S. fracking technology has ing rigs,” Lopez said. “They just keep law. would keep fighting to take improved dramatically over the past drilling them [oil wells] like crazy.” In part because New Mexico licenses away from immigrants several years and frackers can remain Lopez’s trucks still run 12 hours a doesn’t require license holders who lacked legal status. profitable in the $35-a-barrel range, day, seven days a week, hauling water to prove citizenship or legal I asked Martinez what immi- Cobb said, because once a well is from wells. He credits his success to residence, our licenses now grants who used their licenses drilled, ongoing maintenance costs staying small. He, like Cobb, credits aren’t acceptable forms of to get to work, take their kids aren’t that high. fracking technology for allowing pro- identification to get onto military to school, and buy groceries “I’m really glad that after Saudi ducers to make a profit at much lower bases nationwide. If New Mexico were supposed to do if the state Arabia went after shale producers, we prices. “Everybody knows how to doesn’t come into compliance by took them away? Such people haven’t blinked,” Taylor said. handle the busts better now,” Lopez 2018, the feds say we could need got around before New Mexico New Mexico’s record production said. “They pay the equipment off passports to fly domestically. began allowing them to obtain “Unfortunately, this is the licenses in 2003, she said. They has softened the blow of low prices on and save their money.” reality we face: the federal could do it again. the state’s budget, but that might not More diversified government is clamping down on Smith and other senators last. Production could fall off some- Kimberly Ryan, Hobbs News-Sun our citizens because Democrats from both parties, on the other time this year, said Wally Drangmeister, Once, oil was all Southeastern New in the Legislature insist on hand, made a genuine effort to vice president of the New Mexico Oil Community leaders in Hobbs and other cities in Southeastern New Mexico hope for a ray of sunshine Mexico had, and when it went bust, giving driver’s licenses to illegal compromise last year. The bill and Gas Association. New exploration to let them weather the current oil bust. so did everything else. Although oil is immigrants,” Martinez said in a they passed, though flawed, was activity has fallen dramatically in the still king, over the past two decades, continue to see the rig count go down, slowed down, but we still continue statement her office released last a step in the right direction. state. As of Jan. 16, there were 32 drill- the area has diversified. Southeastern there will be a time when production to see drilling activity, although at a week. She’s repeated that line With the federal government ing rigs operating in the state, most New Mexico calls itself the state’s goes down and levels off. But right slower pace right now.” often lately. making New Mexicans face of them in New Mexico’s portion of “Energyplex” — with an economy now, production is extremely strong.” Fulfer’s small company — it pro- It’s not true. consequences for state inaction the Permian Basin. That compares to centered on different types of energy, The truth: REAL ID does not on REAL ID, Martinez has finally duced 19,000 barrels in 2014 — is an 92 rigs in January 2015, according to View from the ground not just oil. Urenco USA operates a prohibit states from giving signaled willingness to compro- example of how some of the area’s Baker Hughes, a Houston-based oil- uranium enrichment plant outside of driving privileges to people living mise. That’s great. But deliber- Gregg Fulfer, a Lea County com- firms manage to survive oil’s boom- field-services company. Eunice that employs hundreds. And there without legal status. Several ations in the current legislative missioner and owner of Fulfer Oil and But, strangely, it’s possible that a and-bust cycles. They never grow too local companies are beginning to pro- REAL ID-compliant states have session will lead to a better Cattle Co., thinks the oil will keep flow- big and don’t over-leverage them- two different types of licenses – a solution if the governor drops the further fall-off in production might duce biofuels. ing from the Permian Basin this year. selves. At the height of the boom compliant license that’s valid for dishonest rhetoric. not happen because producers will But in the meantime, nearly every- “Companies are closing down their federal purposes and given to likely continue to pump more oil when oil was going for $100 a barrel, one — from waiters to truck drivers to rigs in other states and bringing that Fulfer had 42 employees. Now he’s those who prove legal status, and Haussamen runs NMPolitics.net, to offset the low prices — plus the grocery clerks — keeps an eye on oil equipment into their core areas, and down to around 20. a noncompliant card for everyone a news organization devoted to Permian Basin happens to be a sweet prices. “Every down cycle has hurt; else that lets them drive legally. this is one of their core areas,” Fulfer “We are maintaining what we have hard-hitting, fair exploration spot in the U.S. with relatively easy- some have hurt more and some have More truth: New Mexico isn’t in said. “Most oil companies are looking of politics and government that to-get oil. and just trying to keep what we’ve hurt less,” Scott said. “And I think compliance with REAL ID because “Even though the rig count is down, at this area for the next 50 years to be got running,” Fulfer said. “We’re not this one has hurt pretty bad.” politicians from both parties, led seeks to inform, engage and build community. Reach him at those rigs are going into very high highly productive. They’re bringing doing any new activity.” by Martinez, have used immi- production areas,” and away from a healthy part of their budgets to Lea Larry Scott, owner of Lynx Dennis Domrzalski is an associate editor grant licenses as a political wedge [email protected], on low production areas, Drangmeister and Eddy counties, and that is real Petroleum Consultants, Inc., has been at ABQ Free Press. Reach him at issue in recent years instead of Facebook at /haussamen, or on said. “If low prices continue and we promising. Everybody has definitely in the oil business since 1981 and is [email protected] compromising on that issue and twitter @haussamen 16 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS PETS NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 17 Trump: The Making CALLING ALL PETS Of a President? COMPILED BY JUANI HOPWOOD

Editor’s note: Here’s a selection of quotes “I don’t think I have rough edges, from Donald Trump since he entered the I’ll be honest with you. I went to race to become the Republican nominee for an Ivy League school, I was a good president. student ... I can be the most politically correct person with you. I could say “What can be simpler or more accu- something at the end of this inter- rately stated? The Mexican govern- view, you would say, ‘Wow, was that ment is forcing their most unwanted boring!’ ... Here’s the problem with people into the United States. They political correctness: we don’t have are, in many cases, criminals, drug time. I talked about anchor babies at dealers, rapists.” one news conference and one of the — statement, July 6 reporters — actually from ABC — said, ‘That’s a derogatory term.’ I said, Sue Williams of Rio Rancho sent us this photo of her “They’re going to build a plant and ‘Why?’ He said, ‘Well, it’s derogatory.’ neighbor’s dog, Peyton, a 5-year-old, mixed-breed illegals are going drive those cars right He didn’t know why. And then I said, rescue dog from the Watermelon Mountain Ranch. over the border. And they’ll probably ‘Well, what would you call ‘em?’ ‘The “We think he’s part Beagle,” said his owner, Danielle Da- end up stealing the cars.” babies of undocumented immigrants, vidson. “He’s always freezing because he doesn’t have a — speech in Iowa, Oct. 21 lot of hair, so he’s always burrowing into the blankets.” or —’ he gave me a seven- or eight- “Lemme just tell ya: I may win, I may word definition. I said, ‘We don’t have not win; Hillary is not a president. time for that, I’m sorry, we don’t have Everything that’s been involved in time for that.’ Now, look: I can be the Send it to Hillary has been losses. You take a most politically correct person that [email protected] look. Even her race to [sic] Obama! you’ve ever interviewed. Takes too Include your name, phone number, and your pet’s name, She was gonna beat Obama! I don’t much time.” know who’d be worse. I don’t know. — interview on “Face The Nation,” Jan. 3 and we’ll try to reserve their spot in the pet parade. How does it get worse? But she was gonna beat, she was favored to win, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth and she got schlonged, she lost, I mean Avenue and shoot somebody, and I she lost.” wouldn’t lose any voters, okay? It’s, 匀栀愀欀攀Ⰰ 一攀愀Ⰰ like, incredible.” 䄀搀漀瀀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 䄀搀漀瀀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 — speech in Michigan, Dec. 12 䄀渀椀洀愀氀 䠀甀洀愀渀攀 䄀渀椀洀愀氀 䠀甀洀愀渀攀 — speech at Dordt College, Jan. 23 “When you had the World Trade BOND Center go, people were put into planes “Goodbye, goodbye. He wasn’t wear- that were friends, family, girlfriends, ing one of those hats was he? And he Education Jobs Careers and they were put into planes and never will.” they were sent back, for the most part, — comment as a Sikh protester in a red to Saudi Arabia. They knew what was turban unfurling a “Stop Hate” banner going on. They went home and they is ejected from a campaign rally in FEBRUARY 2 wanted to watch their boyfriends on Iowa, Jan. 24 Since 1965 CNM has been changing lives and television.” “Obama’s talking about all of this with building community for the citizens of central — CNN Presidential Debate, Dec. 17 the global warming and a lot of it’s a New Mexico. Supporting this bond issue is a When asked how a database created hoax … I mean, it’s a money-making wise investment for everybody who values from a system of registering Muslims industry, okay? It’s a hoax, a lot of it.” the power of education and its positive the power of education and its positive — speech in Hilton Head, S.C., Dec. 30 impacts on our community and our economy. would be different from Jews forced CNM is asking to increase its tax rate to to register in Nazi Germany, Trump “I think the climate change is just a allow for critically important renovations repeatedly said, “You tell me,” until he very, very expensive form of tax. A lot and improvements to the College’s learning stopped responding to the question. of people are making a lot of money. I 䘀椀渀搀 漀甀琀 栀漀眀 琀漀 environments at all campuses. With over — in response to an NBC News know much about climate change. I’d 30,000 citizens turning to CNM for their reporter’s questions, Nov. 20 be — received a environmental awards. educational needs, these improvement “People never talk about the mental And I often joke that this is done for projects would allow CNM to better serve health aspect, the people that actu- the benefit of China. Obviously, I and educate its growing student body. ally pull the trigger, they don’t talk joke. But this is done for the benefit 䄀䐀伀倀吀 about that … they talk about the of China, because China does not Transform learning 礀漀甀爀 昀漀爀攀瘀攀爀 昀爀椀攀渀搀 guns. If people in Paris had guns, you do anything to help climate change. at CNM. wouldn’t have had 134 people – and They burn everything you could burn; many more to follow — get killed. And they couldn’t care less. They have CNM.EDU/LOCALBOND if people in California had had a cou- very — you know, their standards are 愀琀 䄀渀椀洀愀氀䠀甀洀愀渀攀一䴀⸀漀爀最 ple of guns in that room, you wouldn’t nothing. But they — in the meantime, have had 16 people killed, people they can undercut us on price. So it’s ∠ laying in the hospital wounded.” very hard on our business.” 㘀㄀㔀 嘀椀爀最椀渀椀愀 匀琀⸀ 匀䔀 㔀 㔀⸀㤀㌀㠀⸀㜀㠀㘀 — CNN interview, Jan. 4 — interview on “Fox and Friends,” Jan. 18 Sports ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 19 The Lobo Dilemma at Point Guard And Kissing Krebs’ Ring BY RICHARD STEVENS

ime to crack open about getting the ball back — or simply didn’t Tthe mail box…. want to give the ball to a player likely to make You probably have a bad decision. figured out by now Cullen has gotten a lot better. His decision- that the majority of the making has improved. He has courage in Albuquerque media playmaking that probably is fueled by his tap dances around relationship to the head man. It’s difficult major issues (athletics/ to say Cullen is the best option at the point politics) in fear of because Coach Neal doesn’t really present us reprisal or maybe simply to stay in favor with with many other options. But, as Coach Neal those they cover. told us, he is far more qualified than anyone That won’t happen here. Paul Krebs, UNM’s else to recognize point-guard skills. athletics director, refuses to issue this columnist It will be interesting to see how the Lobos a press pass to attend UNM’s sporting events. perform with Cullen on the bench because So, I’m a common ticket-buyer like you. I of concussion protocol. Opportunities should also have no interest in being a favored child arise. Cullen had concussion issues at San Jose of the UNM athletics department – saw too State. He likely will spend some time on the much stuff in seven years working in that bench during the Mountain West run due to department. foul trouble or possibly other injuries. So, if you want some honest answers to But ... if another Lobo shows he can run the any hard questions, keep writing to point with efficiency – will he get the chance? [email protected]. From JH: I was disappointed in the Lobos’ From CS: Greetings Richard, I’m new to soccer seasons this past season, but have Albuquerque by three years, and a season complete faith in Coach Fishbein. But I see no ticket holder for Lobos’ basketball. I’m no way reason the women’s program can’t be better as a sports aficionado, but I do love basketball. well. What did you think about UNM firing Kit Grew up with Celtics back in beantown. Vela? That seemed like a strange move. Was Your article (on the Neals) was right on. UNM simply unhappy with the progress of her Such a great assessment of the “what’s so.” program? Immaturity is a problem, and the coach is the Stevens: Kit Vela had established one of the epicenter of that. The Neal kid should never more consistent and stable programs at UNM. have signed on here. That was a setup to keep She had a team loaded with young athletes him in check, without true growth potential. and they made outstanding grades. The “party My view is, we have lots of good players, but line” at UNM — Paul Krebs’ Kool-aid — was they are being minimized by a coach and staff that Vela was let go for that hazing incident that lack nurturing ability for their respective within her team. OK, the incident looked bad. talents and potential. But look at what happens on the UNM football Anyway, my point in writing was to say I team within a given year. You might recall thought you did a great job on this piece. the Lobo football player who helped break From RJ: There has been a lot of talk about into another Lobos’ (female) apartment and how Cullen Neal should not be playing the that female athlete was injured. That football point. What do you think? Why doesn’t Coach player didn’t even miss a game. Sunday Neal give some of the younger point guards a The UNM athletic department (Krebs) does look? what he wants — turns his back when he wants, fires people when he wants. Krebs now Stevens: Cullen Neal has a lot of point-guard has an accountant babysitting his financial skills. He should be used as either the point decisions and he probably needs a committee guard or the off-guard (shooting) guard. February to oversee any decisions on firing personnel. He doesn’t have the physical frame to play Vela should have been reprimanded, fined, any other position. If you have a “conspiracy th suspended — whatever — but she should not theory” nature, you might think that Coach have been fired. There were a lot of people Neal is playing his son at the point for several (including coaches) in the department, who 7 - 3 PM reasons. thought that Vela got a raw deal. 1. It’s the only position Cullen can play at the Vela was let go for other reasons. She was next level and Cullen needs the development. a fiery coach who fought for her players, her 2. The rest of the team has no choice but to program and her budget. She was not the put the ball in Cullen’s hands, because he is the “yes, sir, thank you, sir” coach that Krebs wants point. to see in his Olympic sports. There were — and The second point is an interesting one. If you are — at least two women coaches at UNM who watched the Lobos during Cullen’s freshman should have been fired at UNM before Vela. season, you couldn’t help but notice that But they kiss the ring. players like Kendal Williams and Alex Kirk would almost take a traveling charge rather Richard Stevens is a former sports writer than pass the ball to Cullen. It was almost for The Albuquerque Tribune. More recently comical. They were hesitant to make that pass he was an insider at the Lobo athletic probably because those two Lobos worried department. Reach him at [email protected] 20 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS comedy comedy ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 21 The Lewis Black Interview: Talking (Hysterical) Naked Truth Laugh Out Loud: An Intro to Local Comedy BY M. BRIANNA STALLINGS BY KEVIN BACA

onsider our nation at the present Lewis Black he desire to laugh — and slay others Spit Ya Bit at Boese Brothers Brewery brews are artfully poured by bartender bartender) or Zach (the chef) laugh with our wit — is a virtually universal duo Devon and Stephanie. enough to receive a “secret prize.” Sign- C moment. Mass public shootings Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. T (601 Gold SW). Hosted by Elena Warden human trait. Inspired by that perpetual and Tito Dameron, the open space and It feels a lot like a family gathering. Back up starts at 7:30 p.m., and the guffaws are shrugged off as commonplace 18+ / $30 to $65 trend, Albuquerque’s stand-up comedy eclectic décor at Boese lends itself Alley shares a menu with JC’s New ensue at 8:30. atrocities, an unavoidable conse- Route 66 Casino Legends Theater scene continues to transform and expand. to the intellectual hodge- York Pizza Department, so a Near week’s end, all roads lead to our quence of “freedom.” The entire (I-40, Exit 140) Comedy captured the popular imagi- podge of an open mic. couple slices of pizza and a latest comedy venue. Referred to as a water supply of an American city rt66casino.com / lewisblack.com nation early on — consider the medieval Warden and Dameron’s nice beer can be had for “pop-up” club, The Speakeasy (109 Gold is a fetid, undrinkable, rust-colored jester — and its appeal hasn’t waned in extensive improv back- around $7. And the catalyst NW) is actually a dedicated Downtown mess. An egocentric business mogul/ intervening centuries. Here in the Duke grounds enable them to to uproarious laughter is comedy venue. Run by a local cabal, the ABQ Free Press: What can we expect former reality TV star wants to trade City, the lack of dedicated comedy venues tackle intros with energy gratis. Sign-up begins at space is a labor of love. Schedules aren’t his garish New York penthouse for a from “The Naked Truth” Tour? and little more than cursory local press on and enthusiasm. 6:45 p.m., and the show starts set in stone yet, but Thursdays and Fridays comparatively humble white house at Lewis Black: The same kind of fun- the subject mean indie comedy promotion As a performer, Spit Ya Bit is at 7:30 p.m. look good. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. filled Christian comedy that I always isn’t always a barrel of laughs. one of my favorite stages to frequent. Taking us into Tuesday is Adieux’n The structure differs from The Speak- Feel that throb in your temple? do. [Laughs] It’s gonna be happy and Some savvy local comics identified this The brewery’s attentive staff serves a It Well Open Mic Comedy at Adieux easy routine: doors open at 6:30 p.m., an Smell tooth dust as you grind ‘em upbeat. People go out whistling some problem and tackled it head on. Partner- fine selection of in-house beers, and the Cafe (420 Central SW). This one’s hosted introductory showcase kicks off at 7:15 down? You’re not alone. In fact, of the tunes I create in their heads. ing with bars and small theaters, a wave of atmosphere is warm and inviting. Sign-up by Kevin Miguel, a member of the “new p.m., and the open mic itself starts at 9:15 there’s a comedian whose body of open mics and DIY showcases rolled into starts at 7 p.m., and there’s an incentive blood generation,” and yep, me. All pride- p.m. There is a cover charge, but it’s a So you’ll be playing a room in reasonable $3 single admission or a two- work embodies exactly this sort of Branson soon? Burque. At these events, local talent gets for comics who sign up before the show ful boasting aside, Adieux’n It Well is an the chance to show their city what they’ve begins at 7:30 p.m. uncommon open mic. The intimate setting for-$5 deal. Stay in the know at facebook. furious resistance of the status quo. That’s what I’m moving towards. I got and workshop material. Creating and Robot Lazer Kitten Open Mic has and wireless mic erase any separation com/ComedyAtTheSpeakeasy. He’s transformed Carnegie Hall into also do a healing; that’s always been coordinating these opportunities was no cured many a case of the Mondays. between performer and audience. Many Over the decades, the Albuquerque com- a temple of tormented rage and goes a crowd-pleaser. [Laughs] What they edy scene has had its ups and its downs. At stark raving mad — to the perverse small endeavor. Housed at Back Alley Draft House (215 comedians take full advantage of that. can expect is what I always kinda Early on, we were lucky to host two Central NW), this open mic is hosted by Then there’s the audience interaction; the moment, our local contingent of funny delight of his audiences — every night do, which is to just look at the world open mics per week and maybe one show- John Cuellar and your author. The insider competition scores are calculated based on is impressive and expansive. We can thank on stage. He’s even been rendered around me and go insane. case a month. Fast-forward to the present, consensus? This place was made for stand- spectator applause translated to a score. the talent driving this renaissance for as Anger, a fiery red block of feeling the option of seeing local comedy shows Tell me about your online exclusive and you’re hard-pressed to find a night of up. Low ceilings, dim lighting and a brick The semantics of scoring change on a in Disney/Pixar’s recent hit “Inside the week without local comedy action. background ooze classic comedy-club feel. weekly basis. One week, it might be fluffy throughout the week. For an exhaustive Out.” Fingers wagging, blood boil- video content “The Rant is Due.” calendar of comedy-friendly open mics and You take questions via social media Lovers of resident funny owe this Part of our city’s old guard, Cuellar baby animals, and the next, the vocabulary ing — he’s the self-proclaimed “Old bounty of open mics and showcases to the hosted some of the first comedian-run of Mortal Kombat-style finishing moves. showcases, visit albuquerquecomedy.com. from fans at your live shows, then Yeller” aka funny man Lewis Black. gumption, hard work and dedication of showcases in town. His top-notch crowd High-scoring comics are recalled to the answer them during the show? Albuquerque comedian and promoter Kevin Baca His brand-new “Naked Truth” fellow locals. work warms up the audience, and his stage. In a semiorderly fashion, these Who came up with this idea? reports on the local comedy scene for Tour rolls into Route 66 Casino’s Starting off the week on Sunday nights is punchy style energizes the room. Tasty contestants must make either Tyler (the ABQ Free Press. Legends Theater (I-40, Exit 140) on It was in part mine, because I wanted Courtesy of APA Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets for this to do a Q&A with the audience, but 18-plus show range from $30 to $65 that’s really hard. In the best of all pos- Lewis Black enjoys a moment of relative calm. CALL NOW! at holdmyticket.com. ABQ Free Press sible worlds, people in the audience would just ask me questions. Then chatted with Black by phone about his It won’t be hard to get people to The fact that it’s real is freakish. SALES ENDING SOON! my tour manager Ben Brewer started current tour, paying the rant forward, watch “Madoff,” the upcoming ABC doing research. He tracked it all out. What’s your take on the anti-govern- big-time swindlers and animated miniseries starring Richard Dreyfuss So we ended up with a few cameras, ment occupation at Oregon’s Mal- anti-federalists. as the notorious financier who pulled and a friend heur National Wildlife Refuge? off a $65 billion Ponzi scheme and of ours who’s It’s like watching a cartoon. I don’t bankrupted thousands of investors. worked on two of even know which one I would That airs Wednesday, Feb. 3, two my specials and compare it to. They’ve invaded Yogi days before you play here. You ap- travels with us is Bear’s campground, and Foghorn pear in “Madoff,” correct? the engineer. Leghorn is wandering around with a I have a small role, and I actually lost gun! I mean, that’s how crazy we are. Will there be a a scene because of scheduling, so These people have to be removed and “Rant Is Due” in that didn’t help my presence in the that’s the deal. It’s public land; you ABQ? film. [Laughs] I’m there just a bit, but take it to court. Yes. The only I got to work with Dreyfuss and hang time there isn’t is out with him. He’s incredible in it. I Speaking of cartoons — sorry for the either because of also know Blythe Danner [who plays terrible segue — you’ve had plenty of environmental re- Madoff’s wife Ruth] and she’s brilliant. voice roles, including Anger in the strictions created So I think it’s gonna be good. Academy Award-nominated “Inside NEW in terms of getting Out.” Ever have young fans recog- In spite of today’s often censorious ¡Plan Familiar ¿Quieres más? Home Internet a good signal out nize you? ¡Consigue or if the house culture — eggshell-y, I guess — do I’ve had parents bring their kids out, 3,000 películas por LOCATION! staff says, “No, you feel that this is a fertile time for la mejor de llamadas only because the kids don’t really know it’s internet GRATIS. you can’t do that.” comedy? 2325 San Pedro NE me. And then I tell the adults, “Now programación en ilimitadas a casas Like we’re gonna It is, but only in the sense that things ¿Quieres más? Servicio $29.99/mo! Suite 1A2 make sure you have an adult lock on make a million are so insane. That’s the upside. The tu TV, y disfrútala y celulares de de grabación (DVR) y your computer” because they really Stand alone, Albuquerque, NM bucks off it. I’m downside is that comedy and satire HD gratis shouldn’t be watching my stand-up. también en tu México! Sólo 87110 sending out free intersect now — wait, I mean reality ¿No tienes TABLETA? Well — at least not until they’re 12 or so. no bundling Courtesy Chad McBride TV, and it’s still and satire. Pick up the front page of tableta o celular, $9.99/ mes, ¡Te la regalamos*! *Más impuestos. Tableta gratis hard to get people any paper; one of those stories would M. Brianna Stallings writes so you don’t por solo $35/mes*! más impuestos. Aplica ya required. con activación de DVR Avanzado. He’s mad as hell … and he’s never taken it. to watch. be better if it were fiction. And funnier. have to. Pregunta para más detalles 22 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS Art art ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 23 Matters of the Art: ‘Dark Messengers,’ Raven Chacon Talks ‘Lightning Speak’ School Bond/Mill Levy Election Burque Bowl and ‘Radio Flor’ BY SAMANTHA ANNE CARRILLO by LISA BARROW he life of an artist is romanticized. Of the work on exhib- than the core group, we don’t know TYet the existence of the modern it, what was the biggest who (or what) is on the album. working artist revolves less around challenge to translate for “Still life no. 3” blurs the linearity an exalted state of being and more gallery exhibition? of a retelling of the Navajo creation around hard work. By the time most Many of these works myth by varying intensity of sound artists land a retrospective, they’re not existed solely as music com- and light. Loudness and brightness long for this world. At 38 years old, positions, their performance take on narrative significance. Was Raven Chacon proves an exception to being only half of their that your intention? that rule. realization. So document- Those timed elements are intentional, Born in Fort Defiance,Ariz., Chacon ing sound works or music but while the piece addresses the non- is known around Albuquerque as a performances, especially linearity of time, what reinforces the February 2, 2016 fervent supporter of experimental those that are performed in blur or fluidity of a linear narrative is art. Among a litany of collaborations, non-traditional venues can when elements get repeated, or when Chacon founded Southwest-based be a challenge. Relaying history repeats itself. For instance, if What will a “YES” vote label Sicksicksick Distro and remains spatialized or extremely an action in a story is repeated four a prime mover in performance troupe loud sounds usually do not times, and so does the next action, Death Convention Singers, electronic directly translate. a narrative can be seen as less of a mean to OUR students? duo Mesa Ritual and indigenous art The massive three- sequence and rather a series of over- collective Postcommodity. channel video installation lapping cycles. It fascinates me that Chacon’s solo work — especially of Canadian iceberg mural some creation stories take on these $575 million for: Courtesy of artist his chamber and noise compositions “Gauge” premieres at this forms, perhaps expanding without T arrah Krajnak, Untitled from “Dark Messengers” series — are the basis of this UNM retro- exhibition. How did your moving forward. spective, so further recounting of participation in “Gauge” During your studies at UNM, who ark Messengers’ Patriotism,” for example, uses a patch- his many artistic partnerships might come about? were your favorite professors? I was invited by artist I learned the most from Manny Tarrah Krajnak, born in Peru work conglomeration of reddish and distract from the “Lightning Speak” “While Contemplating their Fate in the Stars, the Twins ‘D Danny Osborne a week and based in Los Angeles, describes blue clothes left behind by migrants to focus. That said, it’s hard to imagine Surround the Enemy,” 2003, Installation, Courtesy of the artist. Rettinger (recording/sound) and before the project began. As herself in her artist’s statement as suggest a cobbled-together American the Southwest art and music scenes Christopher Shultis (composition, the project began to take “what you might call ‘trans-Ameri- flag. Other artists employ everything without this enigmatic prankster in mentioned a repeat performance conceptual music, silence). I am still on a life as a video installation, sound learning from Manny. can’ — on the border between histo- from mixed media to charcoal to residence. may happen sometime during the was going to be a necessary compo- ries, between races, between families, engage in global conversation through exhibit’s run. In contrast to temporal distortion nent. I soon realized my role would between identities.” Her photography their work. “Lightning Speak: Solo and “Drum Grid” will be performed in (see “Still life no. 3”), the composi- Collaborative Work of Raven Chacon” extend beyond making field record- delves into the fissures, casting a poet- To learn more about the cluster the middle of the UNM campus on tion “Report’s” use of gun calibers as of events orbiting “At Home in the On view at Jonson Gallery ings; our small crew of six would ic eye along the contours of the places Friday, April 29, during the noon note structure for salvo/cantos seems World,” consult 516arts.org or call Jan. 29–May 14 travel far out onto the frozen ocean, we inhabit (or don’t). hour. My piece, “Biyan,” written for darkly playful. Is that one aspect of 242-1445. Opening reception scout for locations, set up camp and At 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, Krajnak Chatter Ensemble will be performed the piece’s intent toward cultural Friday, Jan. 29, 6–8 p.m. equipment, “make” paint, and even- visits Central Features Contemporary Wednesday, March 30, in the entrance resistance? Burque Bowl Jonson Gallery tually I found myself painting some of Art — offering a sneak preview of the to the Art Building on [UNM’s] campus. The calibers do directly correlate to After a post-holiday, midwinter 1 University of New Mexico the murals as well. pitch and tuning, but there was an new location at 514 Central SW, #2 — (relative) lull, Albuquerque’s Downtown unmartmuseum.org Can you expand on the composition- Has place — the Navajo Nation, the intention for the piece to become PLUS to discuss her black-and-white series, is roaring back to life. Also on Friday, al nature of “Ofrendas De Luz”? Southwest in toto — informed your the ultimate leveler – to eliminate “Dark Messengers.” Rich in contrasts, Feb. 5, the resurgence is being celebrated “Ofrendas De Luz” is the documenta- $12 million a month into the ABQ Free Press sat down with work or your path to becoming an dynamic and eventually nuance. On the photos were shot on 35mm film in on Second Street near Lead. Stroll, bike tion of the process and results of the Chacon to discuss his retrospective, artist? one hand, it erases the identity of the local construction economy. South America and in the American or otherwise microcommute over to Death Convention Singers’ (formerly art as resistance, the role of place in My first work, “Field Recordings,” performers, but in performance (or West. They sculpt lucid images — nat- appreciate just how effectively a stretch of Cobra//group) 2008 album “Brujas.” creation and his studies at UNM. was completely site-specific and made video), the identity of the shooters is ural patterns, still lifes, apertures, destinations along Downtown’s south- The album began as an experiment All With No Tax Increase! portraits — from atramentous blacks me realize the importance of cap- of great importance, and this provides western wing is transforming the area. ABQ Free Press: in invoking completely free improvi- The title of your turing, presenting, performing and an opportunity for another kind of and penetrating swaths of light. For Burque Bowl opens the doors of sation by inviting local musicians to solo exhibition is “Lightning Speak.” recording in spaces and places — all resistance or agency. details, visit centralfeatures.com or four neighborhood businesses for an attend pitch-black recording ses- What’s the origin of that phrase, and while considering and fully recogniz- Early Voting begins January 13th call 252-9983. evening of interaction, arts appreciation sions in abandoned spaces around Samantha Anne Carrillo is a situationist, what does it mean? ing the context of the people involved, More work by Krajnak appears at and beer drinking. Get there as early as Albuquerque and Corrales. The ses- fourth-wave feminist and associate editor for more information visit: creator, audience or innocent Central Features’ new neighbor, 516 4 p.m. for the latter — Sidetrack Brew- Raven Chacon: In Navajo language sions were at ABQ Free Press. bystander (nature). In my work, place http://www.bernco.gov/clerk/ ARTS (516 Central SW), as part of “At ing (413 Second Street SW), home of — which I am continually attempting organized equates to pace more than landscape current-and-upcoming-election-information.aspx Home in the World.” Marking a decade the “buy a friend a beer” chalkboard, is to learn — the word for lightning is via email being translated into sound. But con- of action-oriented arts involvement ready to be your craft-brew best buddy. the same word now used for electric- and sub- cerning the Southwest, it doesn’t take growingmyworld.org for the Downtown gallery, this first It’ll be open until 10 p.m. ity. So in trying to translate the idea sequent a local to see how easily instances of exhibition of 2016 opens from 6-8 p.m. Nestled right next door, caffeine of electrically transmitted sound, the anonymous beauty line up with other instances of on Saturday, Feb. 6 — although mem- -slinger Zendo (also at 413 Second Street medium I work in, it became “Light- interactions beauty around here. bers can get in on a preview starting at 5 SW) doesn’t open until 6 p.m., but do ning Speak.” I also use the phrase for and invita- p.m. stop by for a mouthwatering pick-me-up the sub-label of my Sicksicksick label You previously noted that “Drum tions, and The show includes work from local, and a view of artwork by Matthew M. that releases music by Natives from Grid’s” composition requires exter- the finished American and international artists Cohen until 8 p.m. the region. It also implies that works, nal resistance to end the piece. I love album was exploring questions of identity, mi- Fancy-living dream factory Gertrude ideas or sounds originate from else- that. In the show, it’s represented edited as a ...through education! gration, place, community and more. Zachary Antiques (416 Second Street where, travel through a musician or by video of a 2010 performance by group proj- Courtesy of artist Juna Rosales Muller’s “Mending SW) shows off its 12,000 square artist and exit through a speaker. Death Convention Singers. You ect. Other “Report,” 2001, video still cont. on page 26 24 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS food/film drink ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 25 505 Entrée: Bubblicitea Elevates Boba Scene Beer Town: For Richer or Pourer BY ARIANE JAROCKI BY TY BANNERMAN

ased solely on its moniker, one might be Bubblicitea Café ver the past decade, Albuquerque Got a hot tip on Albuquerque’s beer tempted to write off Bubblicitea Café (2325 scene? Know of a seasonal draft I’ve B 2325 San Pedro NE, Ste 1D, 289-9719, O has become an honest-to-good- San Pedro NE, Ste 1D) as another teeny-bopper ness “beer town.” As a guy possessing simply got to try? Drop me a line at boba tea joint. Don’t. Chartreuse walls artfully facebook.com/BubbliciteaCafeUS [email protected] Hours: M-Sa, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. a certain, shall we say, appreciation slung with B&W photos of cityscapes are the first for that old, bubbled barley nectar, I visual tip-off that this café is a mature offering. couldn’t be happier. Sure, I’ve gone on logo — has launched a fresh fusion of Sleek seating in reception is echoed by modern cabbage, a hard-boiled egg and falling-apart, record expressing trepidation over the flavors known as Double Dead Red pendant lighting and shiny silver carafes at the stewed beef are served in broth atop fresh egg vast number of breweries springing Ale. It promises a major hop punch, counter. The dining area’s intimate tables are noodles. Order Mami à la carte or as a combo up in town — a trend that shows no with 33 percent more of the perennial cheekily offset by white Eamesian chairs. Patrons with two steamed BBQ pork buns, aka Siopaos. sign of abating — but that stems more plant than most IPAs. In Double Dead ought to be forewarned about being envel- Arrive famished to tackle the combo or save the from concern about upstart breweries Red Ale, fruity and bitter flavors com- oped by scents upon entering. While the baked buns for an afternoon snack. competing in an already crowded mingle in a danse macabre. (Did you goods are an olfactory delight, the Filipino offer- Other dishes include the Pork Adobo bowl and marketplace. From a consumer point know that hops and cannabis share a ings — ranked second best world cuisine in a Longsilog, which is a breakfasty plate of Filipino- Courtesy of Bubblicitea of view, I’m thrilled. taxonomic family?) recent CNN poll — are even more tempting. style sausage with garlic fried rice and a fried egg. Above: From left, plain and boba-infused, vacuum-sealed teas at So welcome to “Beer Town,” my Meanwhile, Santa Fe Brewery’s Warm pastries bask in a glass display case and A visit to Bubblicitea isn’t complete without Bubblicitea regular ABQ Free Press column Below: Bubblicitea’s Mami soup combo with Siopaos, aka steamed BBQ taproom at Green Jeans (3600 Cutler wait patiently on baker’s racks … in dozens and sampling the boba tea. Offerings range from clas- chronicling valiant attempts to get a pork buns NE) serves up maltier, cold weather dozens. At Bubblicitea, the vastest array of con- sic to fruity in a variety of styles from milk tea to handle on our ever-expanding brew- seasonal Adobe Igloo; this sweet treat fections and delicacies is the sole province of the smoothies. I opted for Green Milk Tea. Bubblicitea ery scene. I anticipate the challenge stars the subtle bite of dark chocolate early bird. Their delightful baked goods sell out has a better handle on sweetness levels than other with a certain, well, thirst. Sometimes and red chile’s dazzle. quickly, so I make it a priority to arrive early. joints. The option of ordering tea at 25-percent Beer Town will cover breaking and The menu and daily specials vary, but every- sweetness was a sight for sore eyes … and teeth. industry news. It’ll also delve into Kaktus, Nexus and beyond CC BY Steven Guzzardi / flic.kr/p/vmUXDS thing I tasted met or beat my expectations. Con- Order tea at Bubblicitea plain or with fun add- aspects of our local brewery scene and Our neighbors to the north in sider the pan de coco, yeasty buns filled with ons like boba, jelly, nata de coco and liquid-filled examine big-picture issues affecting sweetened coconut flakes. Saturdays are a literal popping pearls. Another unique offering is Bub- Bernalillo have long enjoyed their giants in the Albuquerque microbrew On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Santa Fe-based the burgeoning American microbrew own world-class brewery. At last, scene since the mid ‘90s — when there Duel Brewing hosted a soft opening for feast day at Bubblicitea, with a heady selection of blicitea’s yakult drink, which blends probiotic environment as a whole. Most impor- Filipino cuisine. What I fell for was the Mami, a yogurt with tea base and flavor. The kefir-like cus- Kaktus Brewing Company is spread- barely even was a microbrew scene. Pre- its new taproom in downtown Burque tantly, I intend to drink beer … and ing the love southerly with their new press inquiries went unanswered, so I’m (606 Central SW). The company broth-based soup laden with veggies, meat and tard delights. Strawberry yakult is my go-to, but write about it. noodles. flavors range from honeydew to mango. taproom at 2929 Monte Vista NE. The not sure when it’s opening, but there’s a specializes in Belgian-style ales, a nice Bubblicitea’s Mami boasts slow-cooked beef Bonds a-brewing charmingly odd space, previously “coming soon” sign in plain sight. addition to hop-heavy local offerings. Resident foodie Ariane Jarocki fearlessly reports on rented by Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria Along the six degrees of the Meanwhile, hometown faves and secret spices (garlic, anise and some sort of Here’s some government action Albuquerque’s restaurant, food truck and bakery scenes — which you can now find at Green Brothers McKeown, their old Nexus and Marble plan to grow their magic), resulting in a rich, savory broth. Napa Ariane Jarocki hopheads will approve of: The for ABQ Free Press. Jeans Farmery, FYI — is divided into a employer Canteen Brewhouse respective operations at opposite ends Bernalillo County Commission has main dining area and two bars. Come (formerly Il Vicino taproom) branches of the Duke City. Nexus — named approved a $5 million bond to fund springtime, the rooftop patio is perfect out with a new location in a neigh- for a “Star Trek” concept — heads Rio Bravo Brewery’s expansion and for people-watching in Nob Hill. borhood currently dominated by west to 2641 Coors NW while Marble implementation of its canning and In the former Fremont’s Fine Foods Genericana restaurants like Pei Wei. embeds itself in the “lifestyle center” NM Film Focus: An Author Intro shipping operation. Before you cry space at the Courtyard Shopping Center In the Albuquerque Journal, co-owner at Montgomery and Eubank (9904 BY CHRISTA VALDEZ government overreach, know this (1100 San Mateo NE), renovations at Rick Post noted that a lack of local Montgomery NE). I’m not sure what bond must be repaid in its entirety. Quarter Celtic Brewery are ongoing. competition in the area was a factor a “lifestyle center” is, but if they serve or the past seven years, I’ve production of independent music industry — which just so happens to For complete details on this year’s ❤ The location may be out of your way, in location selection. “There’s noth- beer, I’m there. blogged about the New Mexico videos, shorts, web series and full- be the largest job creator in modern T ractor + Tinder = F Film and Media Day visit but it will undoubtedly be worth ing else up there,” Post said. Look That’s it for now from Beer Town. film industry at OneHeadlightInk. length feature films, are taking off at New Mexico history. An annual Beer has always been something bit.ly/NMFM2016 seeking out when it opens. Co-owners for Canteen Brewhouse soon at 417 As for myself, I’m doing some com. Given that tenure, you might a breakneck pace and grow in variety, opportunity to rise and shine among of a matchmaker. Tractor Brewing Brady and Ror McKeown have been Tramway NE. beer-making of my own; my first all- assume I’ve rooted for local creatives quality and popularity by the day. industry professionals happens Mon- Company — Wells Park (1800 Fourth grain beer — crafted via the easy yet and film work for just as long; yet my large-scale productions, commercials, Between you and me, I’d like this day, Feb. 8, at the State Capitol. Street NW) puts this theory to the test exemplary brew-in-bag system — is passion for New Mexico and its peo- homegrown documentaries and epic introduction to serve as an invitation During the Legislative session, New on Valentine’s Day, when they host currently bottle conditioning. It’s ple has been a driving, lifelong force. independent films. Both Albuquerque to interested parties to look into the Mexico Film and Media Day is where Tinder Swipe Right Night. slated to debut soon on the local scene I’ve never yearned to be a film star. and Santa Fe are home to world-class New Mexico independent film com- the film community and lawmakers Emboldened by a lineup of encompassed by my home. In fact, faced with most any camera, I studio facilities with Roswell and Las munity. Talent, craftspeople, service gather in a collective show of support. ciders, beer and modern technology, Want to try your hand at brewing freeze, paralyzed. I’m not out to make Cruces working hard to follow suit. providers, electrical and construction State Senator Lisa Torraco says, “The mingle with members of your pre- your own beer? Visit one of our excel- big (or even quick) bucks. I always Living at the epicenter of statewide trade specialists and all-around film proven track record of sustainable ferred gender on Saturday, Feb. 14. lent, local homebrew supply stores, wanted to write about New Mexico film industry action, Burqueños have enthusiasts can gain a wealth of jobs the film industry brings to the Homegirls Records expertly curates Victor’s Home Brew (2436 San Mateo film, so I did. Like my blog, this access to a host of resources and knowledge and access to the organiza- state is not only good for our economy, vinyl tuneage. Even if your romantic NE) or Southwest Grape & Grain regular column in ABQ Free Press will networks that can lead to industry tions and resources that come together but it builds morale and provides ideal doesn’t materialize, you’ll enjoy (2801 Eubank NE), where staffers are focus on this place, the film industry opportunities. After all, Albuquerque in creating a production. education and training opportunities prime cuts as you Google “Singles’ happy to advise you on becoming a and people I wholeheartedly believe is where the “best TV show ever” To those of you in the industry I like never before. Coming out in sup- Awareness Day” on your smartphone. full-fledged, contributing constituent are some of the best in the business. (according to Forbes circa 2013) haven’t yet come to know, I’m here to port of the industry is imperative to Pursuit of hoppiness of Beer Town, New Mexico. Whatever your craft, calling or was made. The runaway success of learn what you’re doing, where you keep it growing strong. And everyone interests, there’s a place for you in “Breaking Bad” boosted television pro- want to go and what you’d like to see loves seeing their hometown on the One of the best things about a lively Ty Bannerman is a beer drinker, co-host of the New Mexico film industry. From duction in our city, and that growth come from our state’s film industry. big screen — it makes us proud.” beer scene is taprooms constantly the City on the Edge podcast and author experimenting with new flavors and of “Forgotten Albuquerque” as well as a Chama to Sunland Park, Gallup shows no sign of slowing. This blogger-turned-columnist Christa Valdez is the founder and author releasing limited runs of seasonal forthcoming memoir. He most recently to Tucumcari, production teams, NBC series “The Night Shift” and the loves movies and the artists who of New Mexico entertainment blog One- beers. Boese Brothers Brewing (601 served as managing, feature and food casts and crews have canvassed the first full season of AMC’s “Preacher” create them. I’m here to shine a HeadlightInk.com. Reach her at Gold SW) — they of the nuclear bomb editor at Weekly Alibi. state, producing everything from are set to film in town soon. Local light on opportunities in the film [email protected] CC BY Didriks / flic.kr/p/tmf2Dd 26 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS music CALENDAr ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 27 Within Range: Hot Winter Nights Fat Tuesday February 9 by M. Brianna Stallings CARNAVAL & VALENTINES Valentine’s Day February 14 SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 5–26 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Shows: Enchanted Evening Eats: Valentine’s Dinner and Ch-Ch-Chicharra! be available too. For tickets and info, Things,” released last October and the lethal cow-loving bacteria — the Events: Artspree: Recycled Heart: Word: with Peabo Bryson Movie Night at the Lobo: Trip on over to the Tumblr of Chich- visit holdmyticket.com or call produced by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, legendary thrash metal band! Straight Carnival de Albuquerque Artists of ArtStreet, Story Time — Valentine’s Edition 7 pm, Inn of the Mountain Gods The Princess Bride 242-4900. Jenny Lewis). outta NYC circa 1981, Anthrax has Albuquerque Garden Center, Healthcare for the Homeless 10:30 am, Bookworks, Resort & Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon 7 pm, Lobo Theater, 3013 Central arra, Burque’s female-fronted, triple- Rd, Mescalero, Ave NE, Nobhillis100.com/events, Burqueños can revel in Saintsen- been pumping audiences full of 10120 Lomas Blvd NE, Harwood Art Center, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139, bass-and-vocals experimental band, Saintseneca be praised 296-6020, 1114 7th St NW, 242-6367, bkwrks.com Events: Salsa Love Fest tickets: calvaryabq.org for a quick background lesson. The eca’s massive indie folk sound on deadly-fast tunes for over 30 years. 8 pm, El Rey Theater, Stereo Bar, albuquerquegardencenter.org harwoodartcenter.org WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY17 group’s name is Spanish for “cicada,” Remember in school when you had Monday, Feb. 8 at Launchpad (618 Noted for intense live shows, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 622 Central Ave SW, 577-6457, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 newmexicosalsacongress.com Word: Love and for the Love but its colloquial meaning is more to write a paper that was a minimum Central SW). The band shares the Anthrax takes the stage on Wednes- Outdoors: Animal Love Lives Events: Carnaval 2016: Shows: Carnaval Latino 11 am, Cerrillos Hills State Park, 37 of Art: Joe and Althea Cajero apropos: “slang for a woman who of X words, but bill with North day, Feb. 10, at Sunshine Theatre (120 FEBRUARY 13–14 Part of The Counter-Narrative you didn’t start Central SW). In 1991, the band collab- Ticket to Paradise with Baracutanga Main St, Cerrillos, NM, talks and talks, and for sound that you Carolina indie 7:30 pm, 9 pm, Sister Bar, (505) 474-0196, cerrilloshills.org Events: Friends & Lovers 5:30 pm, Free, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, writing it ’til the rocker Des orated with Public Enemy on “Bring National Hispanic Cultural Center, 407 Central Ave SW, 242-4900, Balloon Rally cannot control in your environment.” Shows: Cubano Club After indianpueblo.org Along with drummer John Butler’s night before so Ark. Initially the Noise,” an outing that some music 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, sisterthebar.com Party with Ozomatli, DJ OHM, 7 am, Balloon Fiesta Park, nhccnm.org 5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, deliberate beats, members Mauro by the time you launched critics say contributed to the develop- Community: Steampunky Louis the Child SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Valentines Workshop 9 pm, Albuquerque Convention 265-2865, hotairballooning.org Woody and Monica and Marisa reached what in 2001 as a ment of rap metal — for better or worse. FEBRUARY 5 –7 Shows: 1 pm, Erna Fergusson Library, Center, 401 2nd St SW, 768-4575, 14th Annual Breakin’ Hearts you thought queercore duo, Remaining founding members Shows: 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, ahcnm.org SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Demarco make forceful, rumbling 2 pm, El Rey Theater, Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante Love: Valentine Cabaret 888-8100, abclibrary.org Shows: Flaming Hearts feat. music with almost unstoppable power. was the end, you Des Ark’s remain- Community: Hearts for the 622 Central Ave SW, elreyabq.com discovered it was (drums) are still on board; singer Joey Las Puertas Event Center, 1512 1st St Homeless: Dinner and Dancing Ott Voices, bass notes and drumbeats ing core member is NW, nmgmc.org TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8 pm, Taos Mesa Brewing, 20 ABC Belladonna rejoined the group in 2010 to benefit Project Connect scrape, chime and scratch through still … too short. Then Aimée Argote. Shows: Fat Tuesday: Mesa Rd, El Prado, (575) 758-1900, after years of an on-again, off-again FEBRUARY 5 –14 6 pm, YDI Wool Warehouse, waves of sonorous dissonance on you began cramming in A candid song- Shiners Club Jazz Band 516 1st St NW, taosmesabrewing.com Shows: tracks like “Are You … ?” sentences to take up space? writer, Argote hearkens back relationship. Belladonna sang on The Mine Shaft Tavern, projectconnectabq.wix.com Shows: Love & Romance 2011’s “Worship Music” and appears Seasons of Love: A Cabaret 2846 NM-14, Madrid, Contemporary Jazz Concert: There’s no showboating lead here; Were I so inclined, I could to artists like Chris Pureka, Musical Theatre Southwest, Events: 5th Annual Latin (505) 473-0743, Love Festival Nick Colionne & easily devote multiple lines to a Nina Nastasia and Cat Power. on the forthcoming “For All Kings” 6320-B Domingo NE, Chicharra’s sum is as great as the themineshafttavern.com 8:30 pm, National Hispanic Cultural Max Anderson (dropping Feb. 26). 265-9119, whole of its parts. And boy, what list of instruments played by Saintsen- Onstage, Argote veers with ease from Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, 7 pm, ABQ Marriott Pyramid North, musicaltheatresw.com parts they are! Woody is also Lady eca founder Zac Little. It’s 17 – every- wall-shaking noise to gently whis- Anthrax is gleefully joined by local abqlatinfest.org 5151 San Francisco NE, (214) 641-7695, theoasislive.com Uranium, Marisa moonlights as Biga- thing from bass and guitar to bou- pered folk. band Anesthesia. The group recently watt, and sister Monica summons zouki and ukulele. Collaborators on her latest album, took to its Facebook page (facebook. February 2, Cactus Slim & the Eryn Bent Ever the Twain: Shakespeare in Cthulha; the three are also part of per- He’s that talented, as are his fellow 2015’s “Everything Dies,” include com/anesthesia505) to shout the CLUBS & PUBS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 news from the virtual rooftops. There GoatHeads 7 pm, Distillery 365, 2921 Stanford Dr NE, Mark Twain’s America Amtrac & Hotel Garuda formance troupe Milch de la Máquina. bandmates in Saintseneca, the group members of Swans and Engine Down. February 5, Secret Circus JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 5 221-6281, distillery365.com 7 pm, Lensic Theater, 9 pm, Effex, 420 Central Ave, were lots of curse words and excla- February 6, Harvest Thieves Attend Chicharra’s album release Little formed as a teenager in Ohio Doors are at 8 p.m., and the 21-plus Sister Bar Gabe Tafoya 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, redfistent.com mation marks — a surefire sign of February 12, Cali Shaw Band (505) 988-1234, lensic.org party on Friday, Feb. 5 at Sister (407 in 2007. Drawing inspiration from show starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $8. 407 Central Ave SW, 242-4900, Marble Brewery, 111 Marble Ave NW, Cesar Millan Live! excited metal fans sharing a stage 243-2739, marblebrewery.com Quietly Kept Central NW) at 9 p.m. It’s just five traditional Appalachian music, inter- Visit launchpadrocks.com to learn more. sisterthebar.com THROUGH JANUARY 30 7:30 pm, Kiva Auditorium, with musical heroes. Doors for this January 30, Gothic Winter Ball 2016 The Gift Part of Bloody Sundays Brunch Albuquerque Convention Center, bucks for this jam-packed 21-plus national traditions, folk rock and Who Killed Don Jose? and Bloody Mary Bar January 31, Electric Funeral The House Next Door 401 2nd Street NW, 768-4575, contemporary pop, Saintseneca made Thrashing with ‘Thrax 13-and-up show open at 7 p.m.; the South Broadway Cultural Center, 11 am, Distillery 365, 2921 Stanford Dr NE, show that also includes internation- February 5, Chicharra Album Release Part of QSolo Festival albuquerquecc.com shredding starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are 1025 Broadway Blvd SW, 848-1320, 221-6281, distillery365.com ally renowned bassist, composer and itself known with its debut album, the With Valentine’s Day fast approach- 2 pm, Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte $25 and available online at JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 10 southbroadwaytickets.com Lewis Black self-described vagabond C.J. Boyd ass-backwardsly titled “Last.” The ing, maybe you’d like to treat your Vista Blvd NE, 254-7716, auxdog.com Shimmy Stardust: A Belly 8 pm, Route 66 Casino, 14500 Central Low Spirits Dance Tribute to David Bowie sunshinetheaterlive.com THROUGH JANUARY 31 Havana Son Ave SW, 352-7866, rt66casino.com on “infinitour”; and loud local acts band gained national recognition for special someone to a hot, loud, sweaty 2823 2nd St NW, 344-9555, 6 pm, Kaktus Brewing Company, Part of Art in the Afternoon Time Wound, Jackhammer and Italian 2014’s “Dark Arc,” and continued night of breathless, heart-pounding M. Brianna Stallings writes so you don’t lowspiritslive.com Deathtrap 471 S Hill Rd, Bernalillo, Musica Antigua de Albuquerque 2 pm, Free, Albuquerque Museum of January 30, Throw the Temple, Adobe Theater, 9813 4th St NW, (505) 379-5072, kaktusbrewery.com Part of Music at the Museum Rats. Mystery specialty merch will to develop its fanbase with “Such fun. Might I suggest Anthrax? Not have to. Art & History, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Jessie Deluxe 898-9222, adobetheater.org 5:30 pm, Free, New Mexico Museum 242-4600, cabq.gov/museum Steve Poltz of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, January 31, Duke City Rockers Benefit 16th Annual Revolutions 7:30 pm, Jean Cocteau Cinema, In the Mix: BK Beats (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org February 3, The Ditchrunners, International Theatre Festival 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, matters of art, Page 22 are set to drift deliciously from the boleros of arresting emotionality 9 pm, Tractor Brewing-Wells Park, Hell’s Acre Tricklock Performance Laboratory, (505) 466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com Saudade Journal Theatre at the National His- and Columbian bambucos with their What’s Not February 7, Superbowl Party and 110 Gold Ave SW, 254-8393, 1800 4th St NW, 243-6752, getplowed.com 9 pm, Scalo, 3500 Central SE, feet of American and European trea- panic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth trilling runs, among other forms. Potluck tricklock.com Last Call TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 255-7871, scalonobhill.com February 10, The Magic Beans, Zinc Cellar Bar, 3009 Central Ave NE, sures from 5 – 9 p.m. Street SW) just in time for Valentine’s Like old-timey radio, the “Radio The Producers Alex Maryol Duo Saving Abel To Like? Pherkad Popejoy Hall, UNM Main Campus, 254-9462, zincabq.com 7 pm, The Co-Op, 415 Central Ave, The evening’s star, though, is SCA Day. “Radio Flor,” presented by Zinc Cellar Bar, 3009 Central Ave NE, Flor” experience is ephemeral: It 203 Cornell Drive NE, 925-5858, Merle Haggard 254-9462, zincabq.com holdmyticket.com touring quintet Cascada de Flores, is a JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 12 unmtickets.com Contemporary Art (401-3 Second Street transpires for one performance only, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Excision 60,000 copies Launchpad FEBRUARY 5–7 SW). Freshly transplanted from its former loving sonic dispatch from the golden at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Visit Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, 8:30 pm, El Rey Theater, 618 Central Ave SW, 764-8887, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7 Wells Park location into the renovated airwaves of yore. 500 locations Mescalero, (800) 545-9011, 622 Central Ave SW, elreyabq.com Riverdance —The 20th nhccnm.org or call 724-4771 for tickets, launchpadrocks.com Hamlet innofthemountaingods.com Anniversary World Tour Sanitary Tortilla Factory/Los Chileros Combining elements of Mexican Kevin Gates priced from $12 to $22 (minus $2 for Engaged readers January 30, The Big Spank CD Release The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, Redneck Popejoy Hall, UNM Main Campus, building, SCA now boasts more than and Spanish-speaking Caribbean February 2, Agent Orange 247-8600, vortexabq.org Sunshine Theater, 120 Central Ave SW, 203 Cornell Drive NE, 925-5858, students, seniors and NHCC members). Dirty Bourbon, 764-0249, sunshinetheaterlive.com 7,000 square feet of space in which to host radio from the 1930s and including February 3, Albuquerque Indian Cen- 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 296-2726, unmtickets.com For $10 more at the door (instead of ter Benefit Event THROUGH FEBRUARY 14 R5 with Ryland everything from station identifications dirtybourbon.com exhibitions, fabrication facilities and 15 $20 at the regular rate), “Radio Flor” Advertise today February 4, Paws for Epilepsy Benefit Dracula 7 pm, Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque FEBRUARY 5–21 artists’ studios. to torch songs to snappy commer- Show Unredeemable Convention Center, 401 2nd Street ticketholders can stay for an evening Albuquerque Little Theatre, Walking Upright Chapatti Contact February 5, Red Light Cameras, 224 San Pasquale Ave SW, 242-4750, NW, 768-4575, ticketmaster.com Keshet Center for the Arts, The studios’ grand opening bash cial jingles, “Radio Flor” is one part of salsa dancing, hors d’oeuvres Part of QSolo Festival Supergiant albuquerquelittletheatre.org happens from 5 –10 p.m., and both tantalizing acoustic concert, one part [email protected] 5 pm, Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte 4121 Cutler Ave NE, 243-0596, and dessert at the fifth annual Latin February 6, Leeches of Lore, Hanta FEBRUARY 2–3 motherroad.org Tractor Brewing and “old-skool country sophisticated theatrical production Stupid Fu**ing Bird Vista Blvd NE, 254-7716, auxdog.com Love Fest. The party includes a cash February 8, Saintseneca, Des Ark The Cell, 700 1st St NW, 766-9412, George Winston & western” quartet Lovers & Leavers and two parts pure nostalgia. February 9, Concepto Tambor Mardi fusionabq.org JANUARY 30–31 7:30 pm, Outpost Performance Space, FEBRUARY 5–28 bar, huge dance floor and both live Gras Party 210 Yale SE, 232-9868, ampconcerts.org guarantee a fine time among the artists Jokes fly at full tilt, but Cascada Zuni Olla Maidens The Birds and DJ’d music. See facebook.com/ February 10, Ballyhoo!, Kosha Dillz, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Desert Rose Playhouse, in their natural habitat. See scacon- de Flores isn’t afraid to serve up a Innastate Noon, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 ABQLDF for all the swinging details. Chad Wilkins 6921 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste E, temporary.com or call Burque Bowl range of emotions meant to be felt in February 11, Southwest Burlesque Pre 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, 7 pm, Tortuga, 901 Edith Blvd SE, G-Eazy, A$AP Ferg 881-0503, desertroseplayhouse.net Party ft Bunny Galore indianpueblo.org mastermind Sherri Crider at 228-3749 the body as much as heard through Lisa Barrow is a member of the Dirt 506-0820, tortugagallery.org 7 pm, Tingley Coliseum, February 12, Brothers Gow, Pherkad 300 San Pedro Dr NE, toozany.com FEBRUARY 5– MARCH 6 with questions. the ears. The Bay Area-based group City Writers collective. Visit her on the David Berkeley SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 The Mine Shaft Tavern interwebs at facebook.com/LisaBarrow- 8 pm, Free, Cooperage Restaurant, Choral Masterworks of Mozart Paula Poundstone Shirley Valentine plumbs the worldwide spectrum of 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743, ‘Radio Flor’ 7220 Lomas Blvd NE, 255-1657, & Stravinsky 7:30 pm, Lensic Theater, 211 W. San Aux Dog Theatre, Latin music for its high-energy Cuban LikesWords. She most recently served as themineshafttavern.com ampconcerts.org 3 pm, Free, First Presbyterian Church, Francisco, Santa Fe, (505) 988-1234, 3011 Monte Vista Blvd NE, 254-7716, January 30, The Shacks Heady rhythms and lovelorn lyrics guarachas, folkloric Mexican sones, arts & lit and web editor at Weekly Alibi. 215 Locust St NE, (614) 746-9479 ticketssantafe.org westendproductions.org 28 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 29

CALENDAr CALENDArCoffee Education and Tasting February 4, Dr Robyn Benson, Healthy Turandot: Mary Kime SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 2ND TUESDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 20 EATS Conscious Traveler: 8 Pathways to Eryn Bent NM Philharmonic: Jurassic Park Certifications for Federal Korean War Veterans Winter Fire Colors Show 6:30 pm, Prosum Roasters, Part of Opera Breakfast Lecture Series 3228 Los Arboles Ave NE Ste 100, Smart and Effortless Travel 9:30 am, Collected Works Bookstore, 7 pm, Distillery 365, 2921 Stanford Dr NE, Bach and Mendelssohn 2 & 6 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Government Contracts Open Meeting ABQ BioPark, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 379-5136, prosumroasters.com February 9, Chella Courington, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, 221-6281, distillery365.com 7 pm, St. John’s United Methodist Ave NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com 1 pm, Free, CNM Workforce Training 1 pm, New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 2601 Central Ave NW, 764-6200, The Food Depot The Somewhat Sad Tale of the (505) 988-4226, Church, 2626 Arizona St NE, mphil.org Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, 256-2042, abqbiopark.com Souper Bowl XXII Honeyhoney The Met Live: Turandot 2ND SATURDAYS Pitcher and the Crow collectedworksbookstore.com nmtap.org nmvetsmemorial.org Noon, Santa Fe Community 8 pm, Taos Mesa Brewing, Brother Gow Lensic Theater, 211 W. San Francisco, February 11, Rose Spader, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St, Los Ranchos Growers’ Market 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado, 10 pm, Launchpad, 618 Central Ave Santa Fe, (505) 988-1234, lensic.org HIPAA Compliance & Overturned Bucket SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 WEDNESDAYS Trail Watch/Open Space Visitor Santa Fe, (505) 955-6200, 10 am, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, (575) 758-1900, taosmesabrewing.com SW, 764-8887, launchpadrocks.com Awareness Training farmersmarketsnm.org House of Cards: SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 ABQ Jazz Trio Open Jam Center Volunteer Orientation communityconventioncenter.com The MLC Eryn Bent Noon, Free, Matterform, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Ekphastic Poetry Reading 5 pm, Free, Lizard Tail Brewing, 10 am, Free, Open Space Visitor 8 pm, Ned’s Bar & Grill, 7 pm, Café Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf The African Queen 500 Marquette Ave NW, World’s Largest Matanza 2016 SATURDAYS Woodstock: 2 pm, Tortuga Gallery, 901 Edith Blvd SE, 9800 Montgomery Ave NE, Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Eagle Park 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, 2509 San Mateo Blvd NE, 884-4680, Course Rd SE, Rio Rancho, 994-9436, 2 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave RSVP: 750-3531, Santa Fe Farmers Market: Baron Wolman-Book Exhibition 506-0820, tortugagallery.org NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com facebook.com/matterformmedia lizardtailbrewing.com/home 897-8831, cabq.gov/openspace 864-8091, nedsnm.com cafebellacoffee.com Railyard photo-eye Bookstore + Project Space, Into the Dream Maze: Stories in the Sky with facebook.com/worldslargestmatanza Musica Antigua de Albuquerque Hooking up with The 8 am, 1607 Paseo de Peralta at 376 Garcia St Ste A, Santa Fe, John Brandi THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Laurie Magovern TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 1 pm, Free, Main Library, Second City Guadalupe, Santa Fe, (505) 988-5152, photoeye.com 2 pm, New Mexico History Museum, Pueblerina Shakespeare Treasure Hunt in 9:30 am & 11 am, Growing Tomatoes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 501 Copper Ave NW, 768-5170, 7:30 pm, Lensic Theater, farmersmarketsnm.org 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, 7 pm, National Hispanic Cultural Downtown Santa Fe Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Part of Gardening with the Masters Corrales Growers’ Market SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 abclibrary.org/mainlibrary 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, 7 pm, Meadowlark Senior Center, (505) 476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, 10 am, New Mexico History Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 11 am, 500 Jones Rd & Corrales Rd, SUNDAYS A Bucketful of Reflection on (505) 988-1234, lensic.org 4330 Meadowlark Ln SE, Update on New Energy SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 nhccnm.org 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com farmersmarketsnm.org Space Exploration — Past, Keys N Krates Rio Rancho, 891-5018, Pints & Planks Yoga Class Economy and Its Battle (505) 476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org Present and Future: Loretta Hall Luz: Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo 9 pm, El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 THURSDAYS sandovalmastergardeners.org ONGOING 11 am, donation, Rio Bravo Brewing Against PNM in Opposition 7 pm, Outpost Performance Space, SW, elreyabq.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Company, (937) 671-8917, 1 pm, Special Collections Library, to Their Coal and Nuclear Plan: North by Northwest Latin Gold: 423 Central NE, 848-1376 210 Yale Blvd SE, 268-0044, Music for Two Flutes: Esther FEBRUARY 5–6 TUESDAYS riobravobrewing.com Mariel Nanasi outpostspace.org 6 & 8:30 pm, KiMo Theatre, Coffee & Cars Salsa Lessons & Dancing abclibrary.org Fredrickson & Joy Zalkind 8 am, Café Bella Coffee, 8 pm, Free, Q Bar-Hotel Albuquerque, All About the Bees: Truckin’ Tuesdays 11 am, Collected Works Bookstore, 423 Central Ave NW, 768-3544, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 End of Winter Blues Romance Loadbang 7 pm, The Cathedral of St John, 2115 Golf Course Rd SE, Rio Rancho, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, New Mexico Bee Keepers 11 am, Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza NW, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, kimotickets.com Choco-lympics for Teens: Event: Darynda Jones, Katie Lane 9:30 am, Las Puertas Event Center, 318 Silver Ave SW, 944-5654, 994-9436, cafebellacoffee.com 225-5928, qbarabq.com 9 am, Free, 3rd St NW and Marquette Ave NW, (505) 988-4226, 1512 1st St NW, chatterabq.org stjohnsabq.org SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 South Broadway Cultural Center, albuquerquecc.com Round 2 4 pm, Page One Books, collectedworksbookstore.com Haute Night Out Gala Dinner, 3 pm, Loma Colorado Main Library, 5850 Eubank Blvd NE Ste B-41, Rudy Boy’s Blues and Brews Quintessence: Choral Artists Close Encounters of the Auction to benefit HauteHopes 1ST FRIDAYS 1025 Broadway Blvd SW, 848-1320, southbroadwaytickets.com WEDNESDAYS 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, 294-2026, page1book.com FEBRUARY 1–15 2 pm, Antonio’s Café and Cantina, of the Southwest Third Kind 5 pm, Hyatt Regency Tamaya, First Friday Fractals RSVP by 2/8, 891-5013x3032, Oiling the Hinges of History: Let’s Read Shakespeare! 5409 Gibson Blvd SE, reverbnation.com 7 pm, St. John’s United Methodist 2 & 6 pm, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico Natural History Museum, Red Willow Farmers Market SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 riorancholibraries.org Rob Kresge & Greg Comer 6 pm, Free, Saudade Church, 2626 Arizona St NE, Ave NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com hautepreneurs.com 1801 Mountain Rd NW, 9 am, 885 Star Rd, Taos Pueblo, 7:30 pm, Yanni’s, 3109 Central Ave 323-4343, nmphil.org nmnaturalhistory.org Bats farmersmarketsnm.org 2 pm, Placitas Community Library, Santa Fe Public Libraries, Santa Fe, International Day of Solidarity WORD 453 Hwy 165, 867-3355, internationalshakespeare.center/events NE, 268-9250, yannisandlemoni.com Santa Fe Community Orchestra: STARTS FEBRUARY 12 2 pm, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Talin Market Food Truck Round Up with Leonard Peltier placitaslibrary.com Inspired by Shakespeare Ingrid Bergman — In Her 1ST SATURDAYS 37 Main St, Cerrillos, NM, 11 am, 88 Louisiana Blvd SE 3 pm, First Unitarian Church, (505) 474-0196, cerrilloshills.org JANUARY 30– FEBRUARY 11 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7 pm, Free, New Mexico Museum of Own Words The Organ Transplant Science Café — Obesity in 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, 217-3612, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande Business and Art: Lone Piñon Art, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, CCA Cinematheque, Awareness Program of FRIDAYS America: Dr Elizabeth whoisleonardpeltier.info FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 NW, 344-8139, bkwrks.com Joe Feddersen & Drew Michael Noon, Free, South Valley Library, (505) 476-5072, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico ABQ Food Fridays Yakes Jimenez Kids Rock Geology January 30, Marlon Fick, Noon, Institute of American Indian 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, 877-5170, internationalshakespeare.center (505) 982-1338, ccasantafe.org 10:30 am, Erna Fergusson Library, Great Backyard Bird Count 4 pm, Civic Plaza, SW Section, 10 am, National Hispanic Cultural 10 am, Free, Mama’s Minerals, The Nowhere Man abclibrary.org 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, 8 am, Free, ABQ BioPark, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Center, 1701 4th St SW, Arts, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, Sheryl Underwood with Mike 800 20th St NW, RSVP: 266-8443, 2601 Central Ave NW, January 31, Rand Greenfield, iaia.edu Naughty by Nature EVENTS more info: 344-0512 3rd St NW and Marquette Ave NW, RSVP:277-2396, nhccnm.org Washington and David Raibon mamasminerals.com RSVP by 2/10: 848-7180, A Change of Consciousness: A Hippie’s 8 pm, Sister, 407 Central Ave, civicplazapresents.com 9 pm, Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque Render Bender Community 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS abqbiopark.com Memoir of the Sixties and Beyond holdmyticket.com Convention Center, 401 2nd Street THROUGH JANUARY 31 Event and Fundraiser Coder Dojo Omar Villanueva NW, 768-4575, albuquerquecc.com The Supernationals 5 pm, Center for Contemporary Arts, 10 am, ages 7–17, Quelab, 7:30 pm, Loma Colorado Main Library, Tenth Annual Southwest Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 680 Haines Ave NW, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Burlesque Showcase 222-9700, thesupernationals.com (505) 982-1338, ccasantafe.org coderdojoabq.github.io Rio Rancho, 891-5013x3033, 8 pm, KiMo Theatre, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 riorancholibraries.org 423 Central Ave NW, 768-3544, FEBRUARY 6–7 CBR: Bucking on the Rio Grande SATURDAYS kimotickets.com Magical Winter Ball to benefit WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8 pm, Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Downtown Walking Tours with UNM Children’s Hospital Albuquerque Historical Society Anthrax FEBRUARY 12–13 Civic Center Circle NE, 891-7300, Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 10 am, Free, meet at Central and 1st Sunshine Theater, Winter Carnival feat. santaanastarcenter.com 330 Tijeras Ave NW, by Century Theater, 289-0586 120 Central Ave SW, 764-0249, Red Baraat FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 magicalwinterball.com sunshinetheaterlive.com 6 pm, Taos Mesa Brewing, 20 ABC International Folk Dancing 7 pm, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, David Gans to benefit Mesa Rd, El Prado, (575) 758-1900, Burque Bowl: Live Music, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Art & Community 5506 Coal Ave SE, 299-0332, New Mexico Academy taosmesabrewing.com Science in the Sky: 5 pm, SCAContemporary inside abqfolkdance.org of Rock & Blues Weather Watchers Sanitary Tortilla Factory, 7 pm, The Cell Theatre, FEBRUARY 12–14 10 am, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Saturday Night Swing Dance 401-3 2nd St SW, 228-3749, 700 1st St NW, 766-9412, KlezmerQuerque 2016 Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, 7:15 pm, Rhythm Dance Company, scacontemporary.com fusionnm.org Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com 3808A Central Ave SE, 250-6146, abqswing.com Jeremiah and the Red Eyes NW, 343-8227, nahalatshalom.org FEBRUARY 12–14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Storytime Saturday Red Door Brewing, New Mexico Shrine Circus FEBRUARY 12– MARCH 6 Explora’s Tinkering with 2 pm, Free, Page 1 Books, 1001 Candelaria Rd NE, 633-6675, Tingley Coliseum, The Odd Couple Electricity 5850 Eubank Blvd NE #B41, reddoorbrewing.com 300 San Pedro Dr NE, 255-5329, The Adobe Theater, 9813 4th Street 2 pm, Loma Colorado Library, 294-2026, page1book.com abqshrinecircus.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 NW, 898-9222, adobetheater.org 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, 3RD SUNDAYS BalletBoyz FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Rio Rancho, 891-5013, Lensic Theater, 211 W. San Francisco, SCREENS riorancholibraries.org Family Fun Day Harlem Globetrotters 1:30 pm, New Mexico History Santa Fe, (505) 988-1234, 2 pm, Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 ticketssantafe.org JANUARY 30– FEBRUARY 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, Civic Center Circle NE, 891-7300, (505) 476-5200, Brillz, Party Favor, Jackal Guild Cinema Explora’s Parents’ Night Out: santaanastarcenter.com nmhistorymuseum.org 9 pm, El Rey Theater, 3405 Central Ave NE, 255-1848; Creative Cards & Printmaking 622 Central Ave SW, elreyabq.com guildcinema.com 5:30 pm, Explora, 701 Mountain Rd NW, January 30 –31, Facets Kids Vol 1 COMMUNITY 224-8300, explora.us SUNDAYS Henry Prego Sings Sinatra February 6 –7, Paul Robeson Double THROUGH APRIL Introduction to HypnoBirth Sunday Family Fun 6 pm, Sandia Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Feature: Emperor Jones, Song of Freedom 10 am, Bachechi Open Space, 796-7500, sandiacasino.com Volunteers needed for 7 pm, Free, Albuquerque Birth Network, February 12, Sid & Nancy 123 Wellesley SE, 269-8423, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Peter Pan and Wendy NM Veterans Museum hypnobirthing-nm.com 314-0398, La Cueva High School, JANUARY 30– FEBRUARY 19 New Mexico Veterans Memorial, bernco.gov/openspace 7801 Wilshire Ave NE, Jean Cocteau Cinema 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, 256-2042, ONGOING browpapertickets.com 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, nmvetsmemorial.org OUTDOORS TUESDAYS FEBRUARY 11–15 (505) 466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Through February 4, Bajirao Mastani; Casino/Cuban-Style Salsa and ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN The Acro-Cats with the A Perfect Day Science in the Sky: Rueda de Casino Las Huertas Farmer Training Rock Cats February 5 –11, Dead River Starlab Planetarium 6 pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center, and Incubator Program The Cell Theatre, 700 1st St NW, February 12 –19, Durant’s Never Closes 10 am, Anderson Abruzzo Balloon 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, Rio Grande Community Farm, 766-9412, liveatthecell.com Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE, nhccnm.org 916-1078, riograndefarm.org 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com 30 • January 27, 2016 • ABQ FREE PRESS CALENDAr CALENDAr ABQ FREE PRESS • January 27, 2016 • 31 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 The Mysteries of the FEBRUARY 5–29 Winter Wonderland THROUGH MARCH 5 Three Promises for Jane: Shakespeare First Folio: Tokyo Jesus & Eimi Takano Group Show Limited Edition / Prints of A True Story of Madness Eric Rasmussen Stranger Factory, 3411 Central Ave, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 W. Palace Ave, all Kinds Redemption: Aerial Liese 6 pm, New Mexico Museum of Art, 508-3049, strangerfactory.com Santa Fe, (505) 501-6555, New Mexico Art League, St Francis Auditorium, 107 W. Palace sorrelsky.com Party Bard-y UNM Bookstore, 2301 Central Ave NE, One Man Show: Ray Tracey 3409 Juan Tabo NE, 293-5034, BY ARIANE JAROCKI 277-5827, bookstore.unm.edu Ave, Santa Fe, (505) 476-5072, newmexicoartleague.org internationalshakespeare.center Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 W. Palace Ave, THROUGH FEBRUARY 6 Teju Cole with Amitava Kumar Santa Fe, (505) 501-6555, sorrelsky.com Urban Landscapes: Part of Readings and Conversations THROUGH FRIDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Visions of an Enchanted World: Richard Estes MARCH 11 series, 7 pm, Lensic Theater, What Shakespeare Got Wrong Judith Shaw Aten Reign: James Turrell Art of Devotion: Historic Art 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, — How to Take Perfectly Fine Sierra Club Office, 2215 Lead Ave SE, Richard Levy Gallery, 514 Central Ave of the Americas (505) 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org History and Turn It Into 243-7767 SW, 766-9888, levygallery.com Peyton Wright Gallery, 237 E. Palace Ave, Absolute Fiction: Kristin THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 FEBRUARY 5–MAY 1 Santa Fe, (505) 989-9888, Bundesen THROUGH FEBRUARY 9 peytonwright.com Transiciones: Pathways of 1 pm, Renesan Institute for Lifelong Medieval to Metal: The Art and Latinas and Latinos Writing in Evolution of the Guitar Soft Learning in St John’s United Methodist Edition One Gallery, 1036 Canyon Rd, THROUGH MARCH 12 High School and College: Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, Stage, Setting, Mood: Todd Ruecker Santa Fe, (323) 422-8306, Failure of Modernity: (505) 982-9274, RSVP: renesan.org Theatricality in the Visual Arts editionone.gallery 1:30 pm, UNM Bookstore, New Mexico Museum of Art, Kent Monkman 2301 Central Ave NE, 277-1388, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, THROUGH FEBRUARY 13 Peters Projects, 1011 Paseo de Peralta, unm.edu Santa Fe, (505) 954-5800, Free Spirit Knits: Anne Podlesak (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org FACES Santa Fe: Ben Haggard Water Through the Lens of Art: petersprojects.com 3 pm, Española Valley Fiber Arts SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, Daryl Lucero SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Center, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española, Santa Fe, (505) 989-1199, Part of Reframing Resources — Water Urban Landscapes: THROUGH MARCH 13 (505) 747-3577, evfac.org sitesantafe.org Lego in the Contemporary Pueblo World Richard Estes Painting the Divine: Images of The Hispanic Founders of Mary in the New World partnership with the International Shakespeare Center finds the New 5:30 pm, Free, Indian Pueblo Cultural Villa de Alburquerque: Angel Aten Reign: James Turrell, THROUGH FEBRUARY 14 Center, 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, New Mexico History Museum, Mexico Museum of Art hosting a month-long series on all things Willy de Cervantes Gallery Reception SWAIAs Moving Image Class X A 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, indianpueblo.org Richard Levy Gallery, 514 Central the Shakes this February. This once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Shakespeare’s Part of People Create Cities Winners 2015 (505) 476-5200, Ave SW, 766-9888, levygallery.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 10:30 am, Special Collections Library, Institute of American Indian Arts, nmhistorymuseum.org “First Folio” is visiting all U.S. states and boasts a thoroughly modern vision, 423 Central NE, 848-1376 FEBRUARY 6–MARCH 6 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, iaia.edu so don’t fear stuffy elitism. Bee Time — Lessons from the abclibrary.org THROUGH MARCH 20 Hive: Mark Winston Origins: Saul Hoffman Fiber Rocks! A panoply of events at multiple venues range from theatrical and musical Part of New Mexico Beekeepers ONGOING Park Fine Art, 323 Romero St NW El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, Gustave Baumann and performances to lectures on women’s role in the promotion of Shakespeare’s Association Meeting Ste 6, 764-1900, parkfineart.com 555 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe, New Mexico work stateside and the bard’s poetics of science, and that’s just for starters. Move Forward 9 am, South Broadway Cultural Center, 1ST WEDNESDAYS (505) 992-0591, elmuseocultural.org New Mexico Museum of Art, FEBRUARY 6–APRIL 16 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, This February, explore this circa 1623 publication and its creator, whose 1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320, Poetry and Beer THROUGH FEBRUARY 20 (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org unmatched allegories and turns of phrase inform literature and pop culture to cabq.gov/sbcc 7 pm, Tractor Brewing Wells Park, At Home in the World Recent Paintings: Paul Huxley this day. Visit nmartmuseum.org to learn more. 1800 4th St NW, 243-6752, 516 ARTS, 516 Central Ave SW, THROUGH MARCH 26 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 242-1445, 516arts.org Serenade: Michele Bubacco Faster getplowed.com First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare Art is ... Tradition: Naranjo The Figure in Clay THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Heads and Hands — New Friday, Feb. 5–Sunday, Feb. 28 family of Santa Clara Pueblo WEDNESDAYS Ceramic Sculptures: Monte Santa Fe Clay, Life moves faster at Comcast, where the convergence of media and 545 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 West Palace Ave, Santa Fe, (505) 476-5200, 1 pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Crazy Wisdom Poetry Art Education Juried Art Exhibition Coleman technology is rapidly reinventing our workplace and the world around us. 5 pm, UNM Main Campus, (505) 984-1122, santafeclay.com 2401 12th St NW, 843-7270, 4 pm, Free, OffCenter Arts, 808 Park David Richard Gallery, 1570 Pacheco St nmartmuseum.org, internationalshakespeare.center Masley Hall Art Gallery We’re driven by innovation, passion and an entrepreneurial spirit that pushes indianpueblo.org Ave SW, 247-1172, offcenterarts.org Ste A1, Santa Fe, 983-9555, THROUGH MARCH 27 La Mistica Ciudad de Dios on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 davidrichardgallery.com us to build amazing things. We never stand still and neither will anyone the Northern Frontier — New Mexican Portraiture Now ARTSPREE Reception: Photography of who joins us. Sor Maria de Jesus de Agreda: THROUGH FEBRUARY 21 National Hispanic Cultural Center, William Rehm Anna Nogar FEBRUARY 1–29 An American Modernism 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org 5 pm, Placitas Community Library, 453 A Dog’s Life — And Death Bilingual Center of Excellence Open House 2 pm, National Hispanic Cultural New Mexico Museum of Art, Leap!: Julian Wolf Hwy 165, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com THROUGH APRIL 1 Center, 1701 4th St SW, 724-4771, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, BY M. BRIANNA STALLINGS Albuquerque Press Club, Akummittinni: Saturday, February 6, 2016 nhccnm.org 201 Highland Park Cir SE ONGOING (505) 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org A Kinngait Family Portrait 9:00 am - 3:00 pm OUTSpoken Word THROUGH JANUARY 30 Soul/Soil: Andrew Fearnside & 6 pm, Winning Coffee Co, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Bryce Hample Forward: Eliza Naranjo Morse 4611 Montbel Pl NE 111 Harvard Dr SE, 266-0000, Artist Talk: Joe Feddersen Mexico at the Hour of Combat: Open Space Visitor Center, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, winningcoffeeco.com Noon, Institute of American Indian Arts, Sabino Osuna’s Photographs of 6500 Coors Blvd NW, 897-8831, Helen Hardin Media Gallery, Albuquerque, NM 87107 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, iaia.edu the Mexican Revolution cabq.gov/openspace 108 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 ¡Viva la Revolución!: iaia.edu/museum Bilingual Positions Available: Proficiency in English & Spanish required FEBRUARY 4–MARCH 31 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26 The Four Ws of Appraisals: The Legacy of the Mexican THROUGH APRIL 2 What, Who, Why and When: Natural Forces — The Wild Revolution at the University Echoes of the Civil War > Customer Account Executive - Sales & Retention: Must have Cindy and Scott Hale of New Mexico Chasing the Cure: Tuberculosis South Broadway Cultural Center, New Mexico History Museum, high school diploma along with 0-2 years of sales/retention or 2 pm, Wheelwright Library, 1025 Broadway Blvd SW, 848-1320, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, Came to Albuquerque 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, southbroadwaytickets.com UNM Main Campus, 500 Redondo Dr SE, (505) 476-5200, Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, customer service experience. (505) 982-4636, wheelwright.org 277-4405, unm.edu/~maxwell nmhistorymuseum.org 2000 Mountain Rd NW, 242-4600, cabq.gov/museum Meg Cabot Book Signing FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 New Year New Work Photography of William Rehm > Supervisor - Sales & Retention: Must have Bachelor’s Degree Fire and Ice: Alan Friedman & 7 pm, Jean Cocteau Cinema, Opening Reception — Leap!: Sumner & Dene, 517 Central Ave NW, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy or Equivalent along with 4-7 years of related experience. 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, Julian Wolf 842-1400, sumnerdene.com 165, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com Douglas Lever photo-eye Gallery, 541 S. Guadalupe (505) 466-5528, 201 Highland Park Cir SE, NEW — New Works and Urban Landscapes: St, Santa Fe, (505) 988-5152, PERKS jeancocteaucinema.com 243-8476, abqpress.club New Year’s Celebration Canal Street Communications Richard Estes photoeye.com Opening Reception — Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave SE, Richard Levy Gallery, > Competitive base salary plus commission WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7th Annual People’s Art Show Ste 100A&B, 268-8952, matrixfineart.com 514 Central Ave SW, 766-9888, ike few others, artist Laurie Anderson has experience with a vast array of > Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $5,720/Year) The AT&SF Railroad and the Factory on 5th, 1715 5th St, Puzzle on page 32 THROUGH JANUARY 31 levygallery.com Lmedia and creative genres. Like everyone, Anderson also has experience > Courtesy Cable & High-Speed Internet services** Pueblo Indian 1880–1930: 977-9643, factoryon5.com with the challenging arena of death. 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