Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead

Stacey & John Maldonado’s
LOS MUERTOS FINE ART WORKS
http://www.losmuertosart.com/1945004.html

John & Stacey Standing in front of a large wall reproduction of Jose Posada’s ‘Katrina’ at the enterance of ‘The Mummy Museum’ in Guanajuato, Mexico.

‘Los Muertos’ art is all inspired by the beautiful celebration of ‘Dia de los Muertos’ or ‘Day of the Dead’. Our artwork represents and speaks from the same places [...]

Humans in the Upper Rio Grande

but at school I learned that in 1492 Columbus discovered America . . .

13th Gathering for Mother Earth

September 26 & 27, 2009 Pojoaque Pow Wow Grounds
For more information http://www.tewawomenunited.org/

New Mexico Housing Authority stole $5 million from the poor and gave to themselves

Please find below an interesting story in light of these very same people, but in a different county, messing with my friend. Stay tuned for more as it unfolds . . . anonymous of course.
Audit finds massive
misspending
$2,000 briefcases; shredded files
Updated: Friday, 19 Jun 2009, 12:44 PM MDT
Published : Thursday, 15 Jan 2009, 1:10 AM MST

Reporter: [...]

Hopi Prophecy

This history is from a ways west of Santa Fe, but it is close enough geographically and culturally, and it is significant enough and timely enough to add here (and yes, I know this is a run on sentence).
Hopi Prophecy (1of3)

Hopi Prophecy (2of3)

Hopi Prophecy (3of3)
[...]

Don’t Panic, It’s Shamanic ~ The August Spore

The Santa Fe Spore will be holding our monthly conversation, collaboration and planning over fine food and drink at Flying Star in the Railyard, they are open  late on Wednesdays, have good food and participate in the Farm to Restaurant Project. We can discuss other possibilities at the meet up.
This August we will be focusing [...]

Evolver Santa Fe Offline Events

STREETZEN

by Harvey So Daiho Hilbert-Roshi
http://www.upaya.org/newsletter/view/2009/07/27#story7

With palms together, Sitting zazen under the shade of a tree in the open air, Downtown Mall in the center of Las Cruces, I couldn’t help but notice a figure approach and stand directly in front of me. I sat still. Incense was burning, I had a dana bowl in front [...]

Essence of Permaculture

A 16 page summary of permaculture concept and principles taken from Permaculture Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren.
http://www.permacultureprinciples.com/
It contains an introduction to permaculture, thoughts about the future of the movement and the values and use of the permaculture principles. A great way to expand your knowledge in preparation for the full length book.
This [...]

“America honors leaders not politicians: Stop Global Warming.”

Yeah, its a bit old, but I wanted to post it anyway.
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The 11 activists charged Wednesday were released on their own recognizance after the court hearing. The activists were from eight states — California, Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina and New York. A trespassing conviction carries up to six months in prison [...]

Beyond Money: What Comes Next?

Come to our second monthly meeting!
As well as discussing the event topic this month, I would like to hear from people where they would like to hold these events and what kind of format they might be.  As of now we are meeting and having discussions. Maybe we could arrange to meet at a local [...]

Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center

Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center in Cerrillos, New Mexico, is a place to explore sustainable living. Our off-grid site demonstrates sustainable systems including permaculture, land restoration, organic gardening, passive solar design, and wise water techniques. We build with natural and salvaged materials, cook with solar ovens, and rely on rain catchment.Our whole approach to sustainability is [...]

“2012: Time for Change”

The Santa Fe Evolver is collaborating
with individuals and organizations in
the Santa Fe area, organizing film
screenings, workshops, panel discussions,
regular news letters and podcasts,
and much more in an effort to
create a symposium for cultural transformation.
We are participating in the
internationally synchronized Evolver
Spore Events that occur around the
third Wednesday of each month. If
you are interested [...]

Santa Fe Alliance

Listen in to “Local First Radio” (Santa Fe Alliance) Sundays 11AM to 12Noon. Get involved in your community and stop by for the Green Drinks events. Check out what the Santa Fe Alliance is up to http://www.santafealliance.com/
Check their Event Calendar
http://www.santafealliance.com/event_calender.php
About the Santa Fe Alliance
The Alliance was founded in 2003 as an all-volunteer organization; [...]

Taking Care of Business with the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Radio Show

Keep up on what is going on in the local business world here in Santa Fe.
Simon Brackley, President and CEO, of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce hosts local businesspeople and community leaders on the weekly Taking Care of Business radio show on 1260 AM.
Sundays 10AM to 11AM – “Taking Care Of Business” (Santa Fe [...]

Santa Fe, New Mexico Spore’s first regular off-line gatherings

College of Santa Fe for New Mexico

Check out the College of Santa Fe for New Mexico website.
@ http://csffornm.blogspot.com/
College of Santa Fe’s unfortunate financial situation (scheduled to close in May) is a rare opportunity for the working class people of New Mexico, to have an affordable four year college available in Santa Fe (which we do not have currently), the state’s third [...]

‘Whatever it takes’ Governor charges new task force with saving The College of Santa Fe

John Sena | The New Mexican
3/24/2009
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/-Whatever-it-takes–Governor-charges-new-task-force-with-saving-The-College-of-S#- 3/25/09
Members of a newly appointed task force charged with saving the College of Santa Fe began their task during an hour-long meeting Tuesday in a campus classroom.
Gov. Bill Richardson, declaring that “our objective is to keep the College of Santa Fe going forever,” named more than two dozen people [...]

Finance Committtee 49th Legislature of New Mexico

Just who is on this Finance Committtee that is purposely letting HB 577 stall, effectively blocking the democratic process of our state and our country?

Why here they are right here via http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/committeedisplay.aspx?CommitteeCode=SFC
FINANCE
Monday through Saturday – 1:30 p.m. (Room 322)

Title
Name
Role

Senator
John Arthur Smith – (D)
Chair

Senator
Carlos R. Cisneros – (D)
Vice Chair

Senator
Rod Adair – (R)
Member

Senator
Pete Campos [...]

Time running out on state takeover of CSF

John Sena | The New Mexican
3/20/2009
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Time-running-out-on-state-takeover-of-CSF
A sign on the window of Sen. John Arthur Smith’s office Friday might dash the hopes of people wanting a state university to acquire the College of Santa Fe campus.

Click on image to enlarge

“Senate Finance Committee Will Not Meet For Remainder Of The 2009 Legislative Session,” the sign said.
House [...]

ACTION ALERT: Join Mayor Coss and College of Santa Fe Students in Protest Tomorrow

From the City of Santa Fe: Santa Fe Mayor David Coss will join College of Santa Fe students at a rally tomorrow, Friday, March 20 at 10 AM on the east side of the Roundhouse. College of Santa Fe students plan to ask for HB 577, College of Santa Fe Acquisition, to be heard by [...]

College of Santa Fe in limbo as buyout clock ticks

xCollege officials say firm could foreclose on 75 acres over default on bonds
John Sena | The New Mexican
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/
Legislation that would authorize state acquisition of the College of Santa Fe campus has stalled in committee with only three days left in the legislative session. And without a state takeover, even completion of the current semester is [...]

CSF takeover bill clears House committee

Legislation awaits OK from second panel before full vote
from: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/SantaFeNorthernNM/CSF-takeover-bill-passes-House-committee
John Sena | The New Mexican
2/20/2009 – 2/20/09
The House Education Committee on Friday morning narrowly approved a bill that would give a state institution the authority to take over the College of Santa Fe.
Members voted 6-5 to approve House Bill 577, which was introduced by Rep. [...]