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also prompt us to dialogue about the forces that, day by day, shape our reality and determine the quality of our lives. This route is the Rail Runner line that connects Santa Fe to Belen.

On the northbound journey f rom Albuquerque to Santa Fe, the traveler boards at the Alvarado Station, downtown. Aside f rom its faux California Mission-style buildings, the terminal could be anywhere in the United States, its grounds inhabited as they are by many homeless and transient people and an almost equal number of police and security guards. As the train begins to travel north, it cuts through the old warehouse district. The Wool Warehouse, where New Mexico’s once-plentiful wool was stored to later be shipped to Eastern states for processing, appears immediately to the west. Soon thereafter, along two or three continuous blocks, graffiti of the boldest and most unshackled kind—art of barrio youth having few other

creative outlets—springs into full view. It is nothing less than mesmerizing and serves as a prelude to the grunge that is about to follow.

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New Mexico defies easy understanding or description because, aside from being

geographically diverse and immense—the fifth-largest state in the Union—it has an unbroken history going back thousands of years. That notwithstanding, New Mexico also possesses a cutting-edge contemporary dimension. It also comprises a complex mosaic of cultures that includes diverse Native American tribal groups—Apache, Navajo, Zuni, Keres, Tiwa,

Tewa and Towa. Coexisting with these original communities are the more recent Nuevo Mexicano, Mexicano, Anglo, Jewish, African-American, Sikh, Islamic, Central and South American, East Indian, Chinese, Japanese,

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Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian, Cambodian, Korean, Tibetan, Iberian Spanish, Filipino and other communities. New Mexico’s seven native languages, as well as variants of each, have been spoken on this land for many centuries. Spanish too, has a history of at least 400 years in New Mexico with two contrasting forms spoken—the older Nuevomexicano speech (now in sharp decline) and the relatively recent, predominantly Mexican form, which is heard nearly everywhere.

Adding to th i s ex t raord inar y complexity, New Mexico’s population includes those born here and relative newcomers, highly liberal and staunchly conservative populations, rural and urban residents and, lastly, individuals and groups holding extremes of wealth and others who are abjectly poor and disenfranchised. Rarely do these diverse individuals or groups ever sit across from each other at the same table and attempt to cobble a common

vision for the future or even discuss what New Mexico means to them.

For a long time, if one wanted to see a cross-section of the state and experience “the essence” of New Mexico—or at least that of its northern half—it was recommended that one travel along Route 66 from Albuquerque to Gallup or take the High Road from Santa Fe to Taos. Both routes enable the traveler to traverse some spectacular country and visit both Native American and Indo-Hispano villages while never leaving, for very long, the comfort of one’s car or the sense that New Mexico is an idyllic place far from the hubbub of Los Angeles or New York.

A new route, however, has opened up in recent years that offers a different and perhaps more real and challenging picture of New Mexico. Cutting through a once-hidden backyard or rather, front yard of our state, the views it affords should leave us all attempting to piece together a new understanding of our region that should

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in total amazement what were once the most hidden parts of the city, particularly the industrial sector. Here, heaps of scrap metal, obsolete machinery and wrecked cars—the detritus of the Industrial Age—reveal the equipment and fabrications that made Albuquerque the colossal energy-guzzling city it is. Of course, there are also innumerable garages, lots filled with delivery trucks, heavy machinery, piles of crates, scrap lumber, wire, plastics and a few commercial spaces that sport their wares of flagstone, electrical fixtures, cinder block, gravel, cement, iron and steel.

The industrial sector is followed by highly marginal, low-income, res ident ia l areas—the barr ios . Everywhere, there are trailer courts, houses in need of repair, unkempt yards and lots full of nonfunctioning vehicles and industrial debris. Every now and then, the traveler sees pockets of neat residences, groomed yards, shiny cars, an athletic field and a community school. In its own way, the mauled-up landscape tells us that something in

contemporary American urban culture causes many people to not care about their surroundings or, by extension, their communities. Could it be the stress and fragmentation of our times, the capitalist ethic of “take what you can, while you can, and the world be damned,” or the constant economic drain imposed on those who are poorest? Could this also be the result of insensitive annihilation of older cultures by those most powerful who have relocated here more recently?

By the time the trees grow thicker and an occasional open field appears on the northern outskirts of the city, the traveler may feel deeply relieved. And yet, the multitude of humble homes continues throughout this zone, as well, but now populated by children happily playing outside and occasional farm animals ambling about. The old acequia systems begin to appear in this area, as do unexpected palatial mansions of an Italianate style with circular turrets and dark tile roofs, in marked contrast to the haphazard, ordinary architecture of the common folk.

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Schools program. Like all Littleglobe projects, it began by bringing together a group of multigenerational collaborators to explore a simple set of creative exercises. In this case, we began with a camera, a black backdrop and a cinema lighting set. The students investigated the wide range of effects using different approaches to lighting one another for the camera. They saw how a brightly lit, close-up face that fills the entire frame creates an overwhelming or menacing image. And how framing the same person low in the frame and dimly lit makes that person appear insignificant and weak. Catalyzed by experimenting with the lights, they discussed how complicated it is to represent s o m e b o d y , the power o f storytellers and the importance o f h u m i l i t y, respect and safety in storytelling.

F r o m t h i s starting point, after a series of weekly intensives on personal narrative writing, peer-to-peer leadership, media literacy and film skills, students began interviewing their peers and school staff. Questions included, “Where do you get your support in life and school?” and, “Why do you wake up in the morning and go to school?” The high school filmmakers were surprised to discover that those they knew from years of associations at the school and whom they assumed were living “normal” lives—in seeming contrast to their own lives—had dreams and struggles similar to their own.

As time went by, the project incorporated a wide range of artistic mediums, including radio journalism, spoken word, youth leadership training, project management, public relations and marketing, cross-community interviews, experimental video and audio collage. This provided our collaborating students,

what do you know about Capital High School?” Maya, a high school intern from the City of Dreamers media team, asked a young adult in Santa Fe Plaza. He responded, “It is a high school, and no one

likes it there. I’ve never really been around that part of town, so...”

Priscilla, a high school senior, declares in a video, “I am a student from Capital High School. And if they say, “Oh, there?!” I say, “Yeah, there! And it’s awesome, so deal with it!”

On Mother’s Day evening, in May 2016, a cast of nearly 50 students, filmmakers, musicians and advocates presented City of Dreamers to a full house in the 830-seat Lensic Performing Arts Center. The audience was a broad representation of Santa Fe’s residents, unusual to see in any single city assembly outside of the annual Zozobra celebration. City of Dreamers presented stories from the lives of students and families living in Santa Fe’s South Side. Using film, live interviews and spoken-word performance, students and mentors spoke about their challenges and dreams, explored the current ethos and legal context of immigration, and described Santa Fe’s negative perceptions about Capital High and the residents living in that part of town.

Exploring Santa Fe’s negative perceptions about residents living in the South Side

As Santa Feans, we can choose to acknowledge, dive into and hold dear the complex beauty of our town and the people who live here. To live in Santa Fe, as is the case in many U.S. cities, is an invitation to live amidst and navigate multiple cultures. How we take up this invitation determines how we live together—economically, socially and politically. If we choose to step into the stories of one another, we are choosing to cultivate a form of kinship that potentially breaks down walls, creates bridges and sows seeds for equity and respect.

The driving forces within City of Dreamers are collaboration and the principle that to know a person’s story is to be changed by it. The members of Littleglobe, our nonprofit arts and social-equity home, feel that one of our primary jobs is holding spaces between usual and hardened perspectives and thereby providing a forum for people to ask questions and share their stories. Artistry and creativity offer up a multitude of unique ways to hold this space and to invite one another to bring forward

p e r s p e c t i v e s a n d p e r s o n a l experiences f rom our da i l y l i ve s tha t we migh t normally find hard to descr ibe and explore.

City of Dreamers started, in fall 2014, as a project with a series of after-school filmmaking intens ives with C a p i t a l H i g h School students

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Gabriel Martínez and Jacob Tafoya, littleglobe New Media Arts fellows from ¡Youthworks!, interviewing community members

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Jobani Estrada and Maya Fern, littleglobe interns from Capital High School’s Communities in Schools Program on a film shoot

The littleglobe Transmedia team interviewing Aaron Stern, president/founder of the Academy for the love of learning at the Inspire! Festival of learning in April. l-r: Aaron Stern, louis Mortera, luke Carr, Ash Haywood, Jessica Smyser (from the Academy), Chris Jonas, Jacob Tafoya, Gabriel Martínez

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Many young New Mexicans are unaware of the vast array of opportunities for

meaningful, rewarding work right in their own state.

With support f rom the McCune Charitable Foundation, this month the fi rst “Career Academy ” is offering students from 11 schools the opportunity to explore hands-on

activities and meet professionals from three innovative industries identified by Startup Santa Fe as growing in northern New Mexico: green, tech and film.

According to the UNM Center for Sustainability, New Mexico’s clean-energy sector grew by 118 percent in 10 years, while jobs in energy efficiency grew by 184 percent and jobs in environmentally friendly production grew by 99 percent. Careers are also available in water conservation, pollution mitigation, sustainable forestry, biofuels, geothermal energy, recycling, sustainability and efficiency assessment, electric vehicles, green construction, and renewable energy including solar and wind energy.

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open computing jobs and only 120 computer science graduates. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the computer systems design industry—and related services—is among the state economy’s largest and fastest sources of employment growth. The new college board exam in computer science notes that computer science is the “New Literacy,” and “whether it’s 3-D animation, engineering, music, app

development, medicine, visual design, robotics or political analysis, c o m p u t e r s c i e n c e i s the engine that powers the technology, p r o d u c t i v i t y a n d innovation that drive the world. Computer science experience has become an imperative for today ’s students and the workforce of tomorrow.”

As the film industry has blossomed in the state, the New Mexico Film Office—a division of the state’s Economic

Development Department—was established to facilitate and promote on-location filming and film-industry jobs. The New Mexico Tourism office reported more than 205 productions since 2003, and it is estimated that the industry generated more than $1.5 billion in economic impact in just four years. Many students are surprised to learn that those who graduate in film are eligible for the state to pay half of the first 1,040 hours of their initial employment in the industry.

Looking for creative ways to connect students with career opportunities they may have never imagined possible, the Community Learning Network (CLN), a Santa Fe-based nonprofit dedicated to “building stronger communities through real-life learning,” launched the New Mexico Career Profiles project. Designed to link students with people who have successful careers in leading New Mexico industries, this collaborative takes a multifaceted approach and includes

both online and offline opportunities for exploration and engagement.

Career “MeetUps” provide informal school and community events through which students can meet people engaged in viable careers. “Career Bootcamps” offer hands-on introductions to skills and regional industries, while “Career Academies” offer longer immersive experiences with more time for experiential learning and intergenerational exchange. The

“Online Library” hosts a growing list of industry-related resources, including educational pathways, training opportunities, and relevant organizations, conferences and events. The “Video Bank” features a collection of short, informal interviews with New Mexico employees and employers—some conducted and edited by students, offering a personal look into the daily life and work of community members from a wide range of professions.

Local students are invited to participate in the process of creating career-profile videos, including selecting and interviewing professionals, filming and

editing footage, and posting them for public access. The community is also invited to submit career profiles for possible inclusion. If you would like to submit a career-profile video interview to the New Mexico Careers Video Bank, send a short—2-to-5 minutes—edited version of an informal career interview made by smart phone or tablet to [email protected]

Guiding questions to address when creating a video:

1. Who are you, and what do you do?2. How did you get started?3. What kinds of things do you do in

a day?4. What do you like about your work?5. Can you show us where you work?6. What would you tell young people

about life?To learn more or get involved, visit nmcareers.org, check new information and video postings, or follow the New Mexico Career Profiles blog titled “Life Matters. i

J enni f e r Cas e Nevárez is the lead educator and director of the local nonprof it C o m m u n i t y L e a r n i n g N e t w o r k . A lifelong advocate o f r e a l - l i f e learning, she also coordinates Southwest Experiential Education for visiting and local student groups and the “Love Where We Live” Youth Ambassadors program.

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passion is something both parents and educators alike tend to encourage because it ’s well

known we do best learning something that excites us. But what happens when a student has a passion that is not something normally part of a school’s curriculum? Sometimes, the student is fortunate to be able to pursue it outside school, independently, or as a team sport or other extracurricular activity.

W hat i f i t i s someth ing l ike glassblowing, which requires safety and other training to be able to handle the hot glass? Or rock climbing, which requires lots of training, expensive gear, a climbing partner and access to climbing areas often an hour or more away?

Mentorships offer a unique learning environment.

This is where the educational value of the mentorship program at Monte del Sol Charter School in Santa Fe becomes evident. Every year, students at the school learn to identify areas of curiosity, interest and passion and are then matched with adults who work in that area. Over the course of 16 years, the program has had

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over 1,000 volunteer mentors and has made over 2,000 mentorship matches. In the 2015–16 school year, 120 mentors—with expertise ranging f rom blacksmithing to emceeing to barrel racing to mathematics to ballet—have given of their time, meeting with their protégés for a minimum of two hours every week.

This cornerstone of the school’s curriculum educates students through hands-on, real-life experiences. Mentorships offer a unique l e a r n ing env i ronment precisely because they begin with an interest or passion born from the student that they share in a one-on-one relationship. They learn because they feel connected to someone who cares about them and their progress, that is, someone who also sees and fosters their potential to make a significant contribution out in the world with their skills and knowledge. The student benefits from that person, who demonstrates a genuine willingness to believe in him or her and invest time in

individualized attention creating social capital.

Students who have done mentorships in aerial fabrics (acrobatics) or rock climbing, as well as baking or auto mechanics, find that there is a level of physical difficulty, precision and focus far higher than they could have imagined. As a result of their commitment to their mentorship and their mentor’s commitment to them, they are able to master disciplines in ways that may have otherwise eluded them.

Students identify areas of curiosity, interest and passion and are matched with adults who work in that area.

Some students deliberately choose mentorships that take them out of their comfort zone. Reflecting on his experience, one student who decided to do a mentorship in partnered Latin dance said, “My desire was to relieve myself f rom the weight of not being able to dance. And now, in a new world [for him], I can use my new skills to diversify the way I communicate with people.”

How else does it change lives? This year, two girls did mentorships in social justice with Somos un Pueblo Unido,

an organization that works on issues of human rights and immigration. “The bond they forged with their mentor was extraordinary. They were on fire and spoke at the state Legislature. I have no doubt that they will take everything from this mentorship and apply it to life itself as they take their next steps,” says Program Director Giselle Piburn.

Monte del Sol’s “Head Learner,” Robert Jessen, says, “The school constantly hears from its graduates and their parents about the impact the program has had on their lives. For instance, Josh Bohoskey, who graduated in 2006, did film mentorships and now works in film and TV in New York City on shows like Saturday Night Live. One boy did a mentorship in beekeeping. His whole family got involved. He is still doing it today.”

Students agree. Senior Amadeo Hughes, who did a mentorship in video editing with videographer Matt Schultze says, “Through moments that proved themselves to be stressful, where everything just didn’t seem to be working, I can speak for a lot of others when I say that my experience included the extensive, unconditional support that my mentor provided whenever necessary.” He added, “When a mentor is proud of your work, that’s a great feeling.”

Senior Lauren Liberty, who did two mentorships this year—one in aerial fabrics with Alex Díaz from Wise Fool and another in piano with musician Criss Jay—echoes this. “There is a mutual understanding that this is something that both of you are passionate about, which creates an automatic connection. It’s a much more intimate teaching because the mentor can really help you and address what’s

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cReaTive educaToRs Take leaRNiNg to the sTReeTsBy youth aMBassadors froM tierra encantada charter school, 2016

We are a group of up-and-coming Youth Ambassadors f rom Santa Fe, New Mexico. After an interesting couple of weeks exploring our community and finding locations that we enjoyed, we are inspired to teach the world how to love where they live. We never knew about all the great places our city has to offer. We take our communities for granted. It’s time to admire the world we live in. – Caitlin Scott

during the spring intensive at Tierra Encantada Charter School, we spent every day

learning about where we live by going places, meeting people and doing things as part of the Community Learning Network’s “Love Where We Live” Youth Ambassadors training program.

What makes a good ambassador? We brainstormed and developed our own Top 10 Rules for Ambassador Etiquette. We used photo editing and cartoon apps to create a slideshow to teach the next class of Youth Ambassadors. The slideshow is on our website: www.lovewherewelive.info

We began documenting the hidden beauty and unique personality of

where we live.We learned about Netiquette. According to Virginia Shea, author of the book Netiquette, “It’s network etiquette—the etiquette of cyberspace.” We studied digital citizenship and digital literacy and discussed Internet safety and privacy. We also learned about Twitter Rules of Engagement and blogging; we created avatars and emails; plus, we experimented with file sharing and digital collaboration through Google Classroom.

After a brief introduction to Street Etiquette, we studied photojournalism and learned about the 10 elements of photography, including the “Rule of Thirds, Balancing Elements, Leading Lines, Viewpoint, Symmetry, Patterns, Depth, Framing, Cropping and Experimentation.” Then, we took to

the streets with a new lens, a camera lens, and began documenting the hidden beauty and unique personality of where we live. It was fun, and thanks to a visit from social media professionals in the community, we posted some of our best images to the popular social-media site, Simply Santa Fe, as well as to Instagram.

We also developed media teams with specific roles and responsibilities such as location manager, producer, editor, cameraperson and interviewer. We learned some of the basics of video filming and editing. We even studied iMovie tutorials on YouTube. We did research, learned how to introduce ourselves, and wrote interview questions. We learned about consent forms and media release forms. Then, we explored our neighborhood and interviewed people using smart phones and tablets. We gathered stories, information and photos. We created videos and slideshows to share what we learned and show what there is to love about where we live.

We walked around our neighborhood. We explored the Railyard and interviewed local farmers and vendors at the farmers’ market. We learned about our local economy and good food. We interviewed the manager at the popular restaurant, Tomasita’s, and the general manager of the Jean Cocteau Cinema. We explored REI’s adventure gear, and, at the Violet Crown Cinema, we peeked into the projection rooms. We also met Mona at the visitor’s center and discovered you can actually rent bikes next door at Eco-Motive. We talked to some police officers on bikes, too. We learned you can pay

parking tickets at the Market Station City Offices and were invited upstairs to the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning office for a focus group on youth mobility with transportation planners and consultants. We studied local transportation and used maps, tablets and smart phones to chart our route and schedule for taking the public bus. Thankfully, we arrived right on time to volunteer at the Food Depot, on Siler Road, and had a great time volunteering and helping out. We learned there are many people who do not have enough to eat in New Mexico.

We visited the Capitol building and toured the Capitol Foundation Art Collection, which some people say is one of the best-kept secrets in Santa Fe. We met the mayor, too—and took a selfie with him! We toured City Hall to learn about our community government. A few of us even got to sit in the city councilors’ chairs. We visited the New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors and, of course, explored the historic Plaza.

We kept personal journals and field notes and made thank-you cards and letters. We spent one afternoon hiking in Hyde Park with our guide, Joshua Sage, and realized there are lots of trails and places to hike or just be in nature all around Santa Fe! We learned that you don’t need technology all the time, and you can have fun outside in nature. It is peaceful and beautiful there and very relaxing.

One of the highlights of our project was the Santa Fe Humane Society and Animal Shelter. They provide a great community service by helping people take care of their pets and finding homes for animals in need. We particularly loved volunteering to hold the new puppies!

We completed our program with a “Celebration of Learning” and Youth Ambassador certificates, signed by the mayor. And we got business cards! We also ate lunch at the new, locally owned BadAss Sandwich Company downtown. We are grateful to the owner for letting us create our own specialty hotdog, permanently named after Tierra Encantada and our mascot, the alacrán, or scorpion.

We learned so much about where we live; Santa Fe is an amazing place! Just saying hello and talking with people we did not know in our own community gave us a lot more confidence.

We made a website to share what we learned and hope you will take a look. We will also be available to participate in community events, activities, projects and outreach, so if you need a guest speaker or student representative, please contact us at [email protected]

The “Love Where We Live” Youth Ambassador’s project was a great experience. Our success was especially driven by our teachers at Tierra Encantada, Alicia Benavídez and Alle Kirkland. They trusted us and gave us the support and encouragement we needed to grow, learn, share, explore—and express ourselves. Tierra Encantada Charter School in Santa Fe is designed to empower students as citizen scholars. The school offers a dual-language environment and rigorous learning curriculum to prepare students for postsecondary success. i

A selfie with the mayor

Photo by Tierra Encantada Charter School student Miquella Martínez



Different PersPective of the catheDral by Barbara Márquez Exploring downtown Santa Fe, sun shining, trees are growing...summer is coming.

raDiant colors in the sun by Sean C de BacaThis picture was taken at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. I love how the colors pop out with each other. I was looking at all the flowers and this one stood out the most to me.

the color of santa fe skies by Ashley lópezI took this picture in front of a store called EcoMotive. You can rent a bicycle for a day. The sky behind the building was the same color as the turquoise bicycles, and I thought it kind of looked like we were in Paris, France.

future reflections by Miquella BarosThe reflection of the roof at the roundhouse (state capitol) looked like a 3-d effect. I like how the reflection showed different shades of the same color and reflected in a certain angle. This picture made me think of homeless kids who have less than kids like me and my brother have, so I look at the picture as a symbol of strength and wisdom.

alacranes on Wheels by Miquela MartínezWe were able to take some of our trips around Santa Fe on this bus. other times, we figured out the route and timing and took public transit. did you know the public bus is free for kids? We also walked all over town to explore. Walking is free too, for everyone!

ToP (l-r): the olD santa fe southern at the santa fe railyarD by Amador GonzalesWhile shooting a photo of a mural on the back of Jean Cocteau Cinema, I turned around and found that the parallel lines of the two trains created an interesting shot.

Blue sky at the santa fe railyarD by Marisol Muñoz The railyard water tower and train tracks rest underneath a beautiful blue New Mexico sky.

coral Dreams By Caitlin ScottThis tree caught my eye because of how well it contrasted with the sky. You can see the sunshine in between the little fibers of the leaves. It’s always nice to go outside and see many variations of plants in one area.

in full Bloom by Aspen Benavídez This apricot tree is in my front yard in Santa Fe. The lighting is my favorite aspect of this photo. I love how delicate the blossoms are.

BoTToM (l-r): stream at hyDe Park by María rosalesI thought the stream looked beautiful. I decided to take the picture from this angle because you can see how the water flows and splashes on the rocks.

The 2016 Youth Ambassadors from Tierra Encantada Charter School are Vanessa Ávila, Aspen Benavídez, Miquella Baros, Sean C de Baca, Cinthia Enrique, Amador Gonzales, Yasmine Griego, Amber Irizarry, Angel Irogoyen, Ashley López, Barbara Márquez, Briana Martínez, Miquella Martínez, Pamela Martínez, Marisol Muñoz, Jasmine Romero, María Rosales, Sarah Santiago-Hun, Caitlin Scott, Josselyn Tarango, José Torres, Nahomy Trejo, Aaliyah Vásquez and Erin Wood.

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To support the Youth Ambassadors project or learn more about “Love Where We Live,” visit www.communitylearningnetwork.org or contact director Jennifer Nevárez at 505.699.1503 or [email protected]



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simply Social Media (SSM) is a Santa Fe-based social-media strategy company that

creates opportunities and campaigns to connect local businesses and organizations with new markets. SSM also engages with and promotes local communities through two Instagram accounts: @SimplySantaFeNM and @TravelNewMexico. The company’s owners, Caitlin E. Jenkins and Amy Tischler, are particularly interested in the possibilities that exist when virtual communities are connected in real life.

Having met through Instagram, Jenkins and Tischler see themselves as living proof of the power of technology and social media. By searching through similar local hashtags they found each other’s Instagram accounts and, after several online conversations, decided to meet in person. Ideas came pouring out, and in December 2014 they launched their first Instagram project: @simplysantafenm, based on their mutual love of photography and all things local. 14,800 people all over the world now follow the account. It spotlights local businesses, organizations, events, landscapes and everyday Santa Fe beauty through featured photos using the hashtag #simplysantafe. The photographers are always credited.

SSM produces p r o m o t i o n a l e v e n t s a n d a c t i v i t i e s f o r clients to increase b r a n d - n a m e recognition and build community. One such activity is InstaMeet, a c o l l a b o r a t i v e experience that uses social media to bring the virtual community together in real life. After brainstorming with a client, Jenkins and Tischler facilitate an experience that ’s not often publicly available, such as a behind-the-scenes access to a business, organization or event. Social-media influencers from Santa Fe and beyond are directed to the event location to create buzz and move people

from interacting with just their smartphones to interacting with each other in person.

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that coincide with social-media previews during final dress rehearsals. Participants will have the opportunity to tour and photograph the backstage and grounds areas and will be treated to a conversation with conductors and directors. Instagrammers will also have an opportunity to photograph an actual performance, something that before last year was strictly off-


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limits. You can see images from last year’s InstaMeets by searching for the hashtag #SFOInstaMeet.

SSM’s @travelnewmexico Instagram account documents New Mexico road trips by giving guest Instagrammers a chance to “take over” the account, during which time they can share their unique road-trip experiences through imagery and stories. Started while on a road trip a little over a year ago, the account now has more than 18,300 followers, a very engaged and supportive community. This project was inspired by two facts: There are so many amazing places to visit in New Mexico, and no one person or organization could possibly document them all. Jenkins and Tischler recently returned from a road trip through the southwestern part of the state. They drove 1,300 miles and walked 26 miles in seven days, during which time they hosted four events and toured cities, universities and backcountry, as well as national and state historic parks and monuments, all the while taking photographs and making connections. They were excited about being able to take a platform where people connect virtually and bring them together in real life. By checking out the hashtag #hbdTravelNM, you can see images created during their epic road trip. iAmy Tischler Caitlin E. Jenkins

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As the train leaves Albuquerque behind, more open pastures, cows and horses can be seen. Formidable views of the Sandia Mountains loom in the distance. On the horizon, too, are imposing smokestacks of a lone factory and glimpses of the steady line of vehicular traffic on I-25. The train quickly makes its way through an area of cottonwood bosque that signals its proximity to the Río Grande. Soon, the Rail Runner courses by Sandia Pueblo. Its neat pueblo architecture, the silhouette of a mission church against the magnificent Sandías and its profusion of earthen ovens provide the first really beautiful and coherent example of human habitation thus far on the journey.

It is not long before the traveler enters Bernalillo, which suffers from some of the same social stresses as Albuquerque, although not as much. One gets the sense that people here are somehow happier and less frayed than those in Albuquerque. The journey through Algodones is nothing short of spectacular, given the nearby presence of bold, black volcanic mesas that outline the sky.

Shortly thereafter, the train whizzes by San Felipe Pueblo, where the Río Grande runs astonishingly close to a line of pueblo homes, but the people living there seem to have grown accustomed to this.

As one approaches Santo Domingo Pueblo, the train runs parallel to a large ditch brimming with water, but the fields are conspicuously fallow or planted only in alfalfa, no longer resplendent in corn or vegetables as they traditionally were. Nor do the corrals, just outside of the old pueblo, house many animals as they once did. Nevertheless, the enormous circular drum of the kiva, sitting in the center of

the village, emanates an air of profound spirituality and enduring tradition, as does a whitewashed Catholic church. The regimented parallel lines of new, modern government housing notwithstanding, this pueblo also projects great cultural and architectural integrity.

Santo Domingo Pueblo projects great cultural

and architectural integrity.

Almost immediately after Santo Domingo, the train veers sharply to the east and passes under I-25. From that point on, the traveler is treated to an uphill ride through the pristine and rugged mountainous landscape southeast of La Bajada. From a window seat, the traveler sees up-close the multicolored bands of clay and other sediments that have built up over eons. At this point, it is also possible to appreciate the splendor of the Manzano Mountains to the southeast.

This is the classical Southwestern landscape visitors to New Mexico have come to expect. But it does not last long because soon the train descends into Santa Fe. Unlike I-25, which steers clear of the New Mexico State Penitentiary, the Rail Runner comes within full view of the facility that is overwhelmingly populated with the poor and members of New Mexico’s original communities.

Unlike Albuquerque, the outskirts of Santa Fe boast solid middle- and upper-middle-class residential areas. The closer one gets to the city’s center, the more affluent it becomes, except for a few pockets where individuals and families have apparently chosen to live off the grid as much as

possible. This is evidenced by more of a do-it-yourself lifestyle with numerous solar panels, water-c a t c h m e n t ba r re l s and small workshop buildings for the artist or craftsman.

Near its final destination, in a span where the train glides next to a wall that separates the tracks from a residential area, the traveler sees a series of murals, no doubt created by groups of carefully organized children from local schools or community centers. All of the murals are neat and feature the kind of iconography that fills tourist brochures—corrals with horses, chile ristras, multi-storied adobe pueblos and quaint villages. Although a most commendable job of community organization and mobilization, the murals nevertheless feel like an effort to perpetuate the myth that New Mexico is the Southwest equivalent of the “Peaceable Kingdom,” as depicted in Edward Hicks’ famous painting. By omitting almost any reference to New Mexico’s complex modern landscape, rife with social and economic contradictions and disparities of almost a Third World magnitude, there is a tacit agreement that they do not exist, let alone abound.

What would those murals look like if schoolchildren from all of New Mexico’s diverse communities were to ride the Rail Runner and, over many miles, scrutinize the landscape and take notes in an effort to read what it has to say about New

Mexico’s history and current state of health and vitality? What would it look like if, upon reaching their destination, they got off and, after discussing critically with one another their impressions and understandings, they painted to their hearts’ content all that they had seen and what the future could be? Might they be inspired to reflect a vision for a more viable and vibrant New Mexico predicated on ecological responsibility, community and economic health, cooperative models of living, respect and social justice, and begin working toward it? Given that our present generation has not been able to make much of a dent in the 33 percent of children living in poverty in New Mexico statistics reported in this year’s Kids Count report compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation of Baltimore (as opposed to 22 percent nationally), perhaps hope lies in today’s children who choose not to avert their eyes from our state’s realities. i

Alejandro López is a northern New Mexico writer, photographer a n d e d u c a to r w h o specializes in curriculum d e v e l o p m e n t a n d experiential education. [email protected]

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in June 2014, President Obama launched the Nation of Makers initiative, an “all-hands-on-deck call to make sure more students, entrepreneurs and Americans of all backgrounds have access to a new class of technologies such as 3D printers,

laser cutters and desktop machine tools that are enabling more Americans to design, build and manufacture just about anything.”

The “maker movement” leverages digital technologies to remake manufacturing and job skills while simultaneously reconnecting us to our roots in creative problem-solving. “We’ve seen the maker movement have true economic impact in communities around the country,” said Santa Fe Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. “We know a maker-space is one of the key ingredients in fostering a positive entrepreneurial environment,

manifesting creative business opportunities and keeping pace with developing technologies.”

As so many of us are aware, Santa Fe has a strong creative force running through it. With a world-famous arts enclave and world-class scientific institutions, the region is home to generations of some of the most creative artists, craftspeople and writers in the world, as well as innovators and scientists.

Last spring, Mayor Gonzales met with local business leaders for a strategy session and pledged to have a community maker-space in Santa Fe within a year. “We found the right people to make that happen, the right deliverables to ask for, and now we’re making it real,” he said.

Most of us have interesting things in the garage (if we have a garage). From power tools to old clothes and books, but the new maker-space in Santa Fe is much better than a garage full of old tools. From laser cutters to welders, it has all kinds of tools to help your creative spirit soar. Typical shop tools and soldering stations are available,

as well as 3D printers, sewing machines and basic equipment for working with fabric; plus computers with software for modeling and design.

“MAKE Santa Fe” is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community workspace w h e re p e o p l e c a n make, repair, invent or create anything they can dream. “It ’s like

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a gym, but with powerful tools instead of exercise equipment, and skilled craftspeople instead of personal t r a iner s , ” sa id Zane Fischer, the local coordinator-a t - l a r g e . T h e o r g a n i z a t i o n’s board is diverse and local. MAKE S a n t a F e i s eager to support en t repreneur s , tinkerers and the creatively spirited with a fully stocked studio where it is okay to experiment and collaborate. The workspace is open to all members of the community. Memberships provide full access to the shops and equipment, invitations to events, meetings and workshops, plus inclusion in a members’ directory. Use of complex equipment, however, requires completion of a paid orientation. Membership for individuals or students costs $65 a month, but scholarships can be requested. Family memberships are available for two parents and up to three children under 19 for $100 per month. Small, private, personal workspaces are also available for rent for $200 per month.

There are maker-spaces in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Other maker-spaces in New Mexico include FUSE at the STEMulus Center at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, QueLab in Albuquerque, Tech Toolbox in Taos and the Parachute Factory in Las Vegas.

This year, “National Week of Making” is June 17-23. The National Maker Faire is June 18-19 in Washington, D.C. This spring, the U.S. Department o f E d u c a t i o n also launched the “Career Technical E d u c a t i o n (CTE) Makeover Cha l l enge ” on the East Coast to encourage high schools to offer maker-spaces for students. Educators, administrators and parents, as well as business and government, are invited to make and support the Maker’s Promise, which is “a pledge for K-12 leaders to support their students by dedicating a space for making, designating a champion for making, and displaying the results of making, noting that “participating schools will then have access to a suite of resources to enable them to empower students to be makers of things, not just consumers. i

NMCareers.org is highlighting MAKE Santa Fe as a regional asset for innovation and inspiration. To learn more, visit https://makesantafe.org/ or just stop by and make something! The organization is located at 1352 Rufina Circle, at the popular new Meow Wolf, in midtown Santa Fe. Current hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-8 p.m. 505.395.5858, [email protected]

Maggie Farrel and liz Neely in the generative design class at MAKE Santa Fe

MAKE Santa Fe studio

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Zeven Polzin, lead interactivity developer at Meow Wolf, working in the maker space Santa Fe studio



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Santa Fe the “Most Artistic City in America.” The Bureau of Business and Economic Research has reported that Santa Fe’s arts and creative industries contribute more than $1.1 billion annually to the local economy.

In 2005, when an economic-development study recommended a focus on “creative industries,” Creative Santa Fe (CrSF) was founded. Now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CrSF is “committed to strengthening the creative economy of the city by identifying key issues and opportunities, bringing community members together for dialogue and catalyzing ideas into action.”

CrSF is now poised for a whole new chapter of “innovation in action” through development of the Arts + Creativity Center. The midtown complex is intended to provide affordable live-work space for creatives. It will include more than 50 residential units and at least 10 market-rate units with flexible floor plans and high energy efficiency. The vision features community buildings and meeting spaces, micro-retail, outdoor mercado, small performance venues, plus a computer lab and grant-writing library.

On March 30, Santa Fe’s City Council voted to donate the 5-acre, Siler Road Public Works Yard for the Arts + Creativity Center. A planning process was launched in April. The timeline includes “Architectural Design

and Outreach” through September 2016 and “Shared Resources and Programming Outreach” through April 2017. Construction will take place in the winter of 2017-2018, in time for a summer opening.

With the high cost of housing and commercial spaces pushing the workforce and talented

buildiNg fouNdaTioNs, bRidges and fuTuResThe Arts + Creativity Center is coming to midtown Santa Fesharna langlais

youth out of the city, CrSF is counting on this proven national model to attract and retain young people while helping revitalize a semi-industrial neighborhood. i

Sharna Langlais, a certified Reiki Master, helps people and projects move through issues and obstacles. 619.952.7737, [email protected], http://seeksparkshine.com

l-r: daniel Werwath, Coo of NM Interfaith Housing; Bill Miller, board chair of Creative Santa Fe and Cyndi Conn, Creative Santa Fe’s executive director

saNta Fe Youth Culture PassPortThe city of santa fe arts commission, in conjunction with the New Mexico department of cultural affairs, has a special offer for all students this summer. The summer youth cultural passport is a downloadable booklet that features free admission to museums, tickets for performances and other free happenings for kids, through sept. 3. students can bring the passport to cultural events and collect stickers for each venue. after receiving five stickers, the student can claim a prize at the community gallery inside the convention center, at 201 w. Marcy street. prizes include family memberships to museums, tickets for performances and more. To download your booklet, visit www.santafenm.gov/santa_fe_youth_cultural_passport

participating organizations: adobe Rose Theater, aMp productions, aspen santa fe ballet, axle contemporary, center for contemporary arts, cuRReNTs santa fe/parallel studios, georgia o’keeffe Museum, santa fe indian Market, lensic performing arts center, Make santa fe, Meow wolf, Museum of indian arts and culture, Museum of international folk art, santa fe international folk art Market, New Mexico history Museum, New Mexico Museum of art, palace of the governors, performance santa fe, el Rancho de las golondrinas, Randall davey audubon center, santa fe botanical gardens, santa fe chamber Music festival, santa fe children's Museum, santa fe desert chorale, santa fe independent film festival, santa fe opera, santa fe performing arts, santa fe playhouse, santa fe pro Música, santa fe symphony and chorus, santa fe Teen arts/warehouse 21, siTe santa fe, spanish colonial arts society, spanish Market, Teatro paraguas, Theaterwork, Theatre grottesco, wheelwright Museum, wise fool New Mexico.

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My job is to help people tell stories. That sounds really easy and fun, and most days it is. But most of us don’t want to simply share our story; we want our story to influence people and the decisions they make.

We want our story to have integrity and truth, and we want to stand out from the crowd. What we want is to be heard.

I have boiled down the definition of effective storytelling to this formula: Emotion + In fo rmat ion = Revolution. Great examples o f th i s include the social-media revo lut ion that exp loded in Egypt, the popular documentary Black Fish, or the powerful m e d i a c a m p a i g n launched in Bristol Bay, Alaska, to block

the Pebble Mine. If we want to change the future, we have to tell effective stories that engage people to react and act.

Part of the media revolution is the accessibility to media recordings on our smart phones. High-resolution images can be captured on our mobile devices, edited and uploaded to the Internet in a matter of minutes. Information can be immediate.

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New Mexico is fast becoming a hub for filming. large-budget and indie productions alike are seeking out the state’s diverse, natural beauty. New Mexico boasts unbeatable vistas, more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a highly trained crew base and an attractive, film tax incentive of up to 30 percent.

in a recently published annual report from MovieMaker magazine, two New Mexican cities topped the best places to live and work as a filmmaker list. for large cities, albuquerque ranked fifth in the country; for smaller cities, santa fe ranked third. That’s impressive, considering the competition.

The New Mexico film office (NMfo) doesn’t just embrace the larger productions; we also value the contributions of in-state filmmakers. The NMfo hosts the New Mexico filmmakers showcase, an annual event featuring a wide range of creative talent from around the state.

The event comprises seven creative categories for submission: drama, horror, sci-fi/fantasy, comedy, documentary, animation and music videos. There is no charge to submit an entry. This year, the entry deadline is june 3. for guidelines and an application, visit filmfreeway.com/festival/2016NewMexicofilmmakersshowcase

The showcase’s opening night is friday, july 8, 6 p.m., at the bank of america Theater, located at the National hispanic cultural center, 1701 4th st. sw, in albuquerque. The free event is open to the public. attendees can meet the filmmakers as they receive awards for “best of film” in each category, followed by a screening of the winning films. a reception will follow. The following afternoon, the top three films in each category will be screened.

for details, contact belle allen, NMfo state outreach coordinator: 505.476.5671 or [email protected]

However, human capacities force us to process information at a much slower pace. We can receive stories via FaceBook or Instagram, and we may have an immediate, deeply felt reaction: anger over images of children suffering in a detention center for no other reason than they were born in a different country; sadness over polar bears drowning as the polar ice caps melt; or compassion for a young nurse bandaging a soldier from an enemy country. After that immediate reaction, we must live with the knowledge of these emotions, and we must make a decision about what we might do to engage in these people’s stories. True stories might inspire actions such as these: A Santa Fe woman unites area churches to create backpacks filled with toys, notebooks and books to be given to children in detention centers in Artesia, New Mexico; a young man joins Polar Bear International and is inspired to obtain his law degree and become a lobbyist; and a local family creates a scholarship fund to aid newly trained U.S. doctors and nurses to work with Doctors Without Borders.

My job is to help people tell stories that will change the way we think about our communities, our future and ourselves. It is an amazing job, and I absolutely love what I do.

Monique M. Anair, M.A., is an assistant professor of film production and media studies at Santa Fe Community College. She teaches Media and the Environment, the Wireless Global Story Project, Women Make Media, and Cinematography. She worked as a camerawoman in Boston and Los Angeles before moving to Santa Fe in 1999. You can read more about her at http://moniquesfccfilm.blogspot.com/ For more about SFCC’s film programs, call 505.428.1738, or visit www.facebook.com/groups/25143409466/?fref=ts www.sfcc.edu/programs/film

If we want to change the future, we have to tell

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coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites.

Your browser, your operating system, the apps on your phone, Facebook…they ’re al l made with code. — codeconquest.com

Why learN codiNg?Computer programming, or coding, is now considered a vital digital-literacy skill for the next generation. Fortunately, opportunities for coding are taking root in New Mexico. The Community Learning Network is spearheading a regional collaborative initiative in Santa Fe to bring coding to communities and youth through MeetUps, bootcamps and accelerator trainings, as well as online resources and links. The first “creative coding” camp takes place in June.

Creative coding is a good way for novices to experiment with the skill set and challenges of computer literacy. While creative coding doesn’t skimp on the concepts or syntax, it offers a friendlier forum of experimentation for beginners. Instead of writing code to query databases or build webpages, students write code to make objects and design functions that, for example, can make images dance across the screen. They can have fun making digital art and installations, taking apart a video and putting it back together, or programming their own musical instruments to perform.

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professional coders who can apply the skill to research, computations, data science, health, modeling, image/pattern recognition, new media and business. Creative coding uses the same code and procedural learning used to write any other program. Participants learn Processing, a coding language built from Java and developed by Casey Reas and Ben Fry in 2001 at the MIT Media Lab. It was originally designed to fill a need for a programming language that catered to artists, architects and other noncomputer science majors. It was easier to learn and faster to work with.

Learning to code can be a life-altering experience. Every time you run code, it’s like a little miracle happens. Coding is important because it offers students something that is completely new and yet rapidly growing in demand and highly applicable to the changing shape of our world and information sharing in our new economy. Learning to code provides the ultimate freedom to create your own tools, decide exactly what you want to do and make it happen, rather than relying on others. Code provides the shortest pathway to innovation. Mathematicians are now writing new

a l g o r i t h m s that actually produce high-r e s o l u t i o n images f rom s a t e l l i t e i m a g e r y created f rom composites of multiple low-resolution source images. With code you can push the boundaries of what is currently possible.

Through creative coding, even students who do not want to grow up to be artists get a digital toolkit to create code they can use for personal pursuits. They leave school understanding that coding can be something you do for yourself or for a career, and it is a tool you can use to solve a myriad of problems. They leave with a fearlessness to tackle the unknown and even reshape it through pushing the code, breaking it and fixing it again. They may become doctors who write code to track patients’ symptoms, accountants who write code to develop new investment algorithms, or machinists who write and use code on a daily basis to push forward industry. The industry website Quartz (qz.com) recently reported that 62 percent of software developers are applying their skills in arenas far beyond Internet companies, including areas such as finance, consulting, health care, retail, manufacturing and other industries. Of those surveyed, two-thirds were self-taught.

studeNt CoMMeNtarYcreative coding is fun! we have done a lot this year, and i’ve enjoyed all of it. My favorite is where you use someone’s face and draw little pictures with pixels and it re-creates the face. coding is hard and can be stressful, but when you finish, it always gives you a sense of satisfaction. coding takes a lot of time and patience. you can’t just give up or get mad when you can’t get something the way you want; you have to keep playing with it until it’s what you are looking for. sometimes, you may even have to look things up to understand what you are trying to do. it takes me forever because i like my work to be perfect, but in code there isn’t actually a “perfect” piece of work. all of it is great, as long as you like the way it looks. The cool thing is that your code, no matter how simple or complex, will still be great and could end up in a museum. i would suggest that everyone try coding. it’s an amazing way to express yourself through art. — addie Raymer, del Norte high school student

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Coding is a skill that lets you tell computers what to do. Through coding, you can tell computers to do all kinds of things. Through coding, you can make a website, find a job, build a career, work in many industries, start a software business, build an app, launch a video game, or just understand technology. — NMCodeWorks.org

Many websites are available to learn coding on your own, including Khan Academy, MOOC and Kadenze.com. You can learn more about the basics and find other online and offline resources, including access to new and even subsidized regional educational opportunities for full-stack training at www.nmcodeworks.org. If you are interested in attending a creative coding bootcamp or applying to join a regional, 8-week, software-developer accelerator-training course, you can join the mailing list and register at www.nmcodeworks.org i

Amy Traylor, an award-winning artist and technologist, teaches creative technology and new media art at Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, N e w M e x i c o . She wil l be a featured educator at the upcoming Career Academy a n d f u t u r e Creative Coding B oo t c a m p s i n Santa Fe, through NMCodeWorks.org

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viZZia Technologies is a santa fe-based provider of technology solutions for healthcare organizations. viZZia’s ioT project began in 2015 when the company received funding from the venture acceleration fund, an award administered by the española-based Regional development corporation. viZZia is now partnering with the uNM school of engineering to launch the ioT laboratory and the beginning of a unique curriculum. The lab prepares students for high-tech job opportunities through real-world and hands-on education by testing various types of sensor systems and their performance in various applications.

“New sensor systems are being developed at a fast pace all around the world,” explained andrew l halasz, viZZia’s president and ceo. “it is estimated that there will be 20 billion sensors in operation by 2020. having an active testing program ensures we will know the best systems to deploy for our clients while also providing a tremendous learning environment for students. by creating a pipeline of well-educated ioT graduates, along with active real-world involvement from companies like viZZia, and additional support and incentives from state and local governments, we believe we can attract other high-tech companies to New Mexico and spawn new entrepreneurs in one of the highest-growth technology sectors for many years to come.” for more info, visit www.vizziatech.com

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contentious topics in our world not only expands p e r s p e c t i v e s a n d understanding; it can create empathy where it is rare to experience and can complement the top-down nature of policy making and institutional culture.

The City Different, as some Santa Feans like to think of it, is also the city divided. The young media makers and Littleglobe mentors are inviting us to break down divisions within our city by starting with the idea that Santa Fe is unified by our dreams, our shared pride and the complex beauty of our town.

See Littleglobe’s first feature documentary film, broadcast 2013–14 and newly rebroadcast fall 2015 to spring 2016 throughout the PBS system, as part of the CPB American Graduate Program. www.ourtimeisnowmovie.org, www.littleglobe.org i

Chris Jonas, Littleglobe’s executive director, is a filmmaker, composer, performer, producer and co-founding artist team member. He has produced two PBS feature documentaries and directs media and community-engagement projects across New Mexico.

Veena Vasista, Littleglobe’s board president, is originally from Chicago. Her work has focused on mainstreaming human rights into social policy. Since 2010, she has

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community members and storytellers a broad range of tools and outlets for revealing and framing different perspectives. The resulting combination of artistic perspectives came together at the Lensic, creating a complex mosaic depicting how we relate to each other and to ourselves.

Interviews across Santa Fe conducted by the youth media team revealed what appeared to be deeply held negative notions of the south side of town and its residents and the fundamental inaccuracy about this predisposition. The youth producers who assembled the project’s short films and audio pieces chose to share, without comment, the perspectives they documented, allowing them to stand on their own. This invited the Lensic audience to consider City of Dreamers from their personal perspective and as the beginning of a conversation rather than a set of solutions.

The City of Dreamers project touches on issues and differing perspectives that are by no means new to Santa Fe. Dialogues about documentation, immigration, education, identity, stereotypes and inequity take place every day, although apparently only within closed circles of like-minded people. We hope that the City of Dreamers can function as a prompt for more public and nuanced conversations about these topics.

This work is an experimental way of opening up spaces to redefine our relationships to each other and to humanize social, economic and political policy making. By nature, the policy-making process simplifies the complexity of a community into patterns, trends, a statistically determined set of needs and strategies to address those needs. In contrast, artistically led storytelling reflects the complexity that is natural within all towns, neighborhoods, families and institutions. It provides a frame in which diverse perspectives are recognized as an asset that create a rich and evolving world. To use creative exchange as a means to engage complex and

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gathering technology for companies to create an anonymous suggestion box; HoneyMoon Brewery, committed to brewing beer differently; Patrick’s Fine Sodas; ZummitLabs, working on a new way of social shopping; and Wyrd, developing technology for social content aggregation with content creator compensation.

This concerted effort is supported by the City of Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Community Foundation, Startup Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Business Incubator, Creative Santa Fe, the Regional Development Corporation and many others including private philanthropists committed to improving the economic opportunities in our region.

As Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales noted, “We’re in the middle of tremendous innovation in Santa Fe, and a local accelerator helps our entrepreneurs meet needs and access the resources to take this economy to new heights.”

For more information, visit www.startupsantafe.com i

Bonn Macy, co-director of Startup Santa Fe, is a former global management c o n s u l t a n t , e c o n o m i s t a n d energy-industry e x p e r t n o w spending his time supporting local entrepreneurs and guiding his own startups in the pharmaceutical and health sectors. [email protected]

startup Santa Fe, “Your Hub for All Things Startup,” is a public-private partnership with the

city of Santa Fe and Creative Santa Fe to provide access to entrepreneurial resources online and throughout New Mexico. If you have a great new idea, Startup Santa Fe can help you to learn how to move it forward and connect you with people who can help make it happen.

Through its website, Startup Santa Fe continuously delivers information about startups and innovation news across New Mexico and related events across the region. The initiative also produces networking and discussion groups that bring the community together, as well as local workshops, seminars and talks.

Entrepreneurs founded Startup Santa Fe, so they know what aspiring entrepreneurs are going through. Their aim is to offer assistance and resources that can provide the edge needed to turn ideas into realities. Adeo Ressi has helped launch more than 1,650 companies through the Founder Institute, which is considered the largest entrepreneur training and startup incubator in the world. Ressi believes

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the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of Santa Fe makes it ripe for cultivating innovative, “new economy” businesses, including a successful technology industry.

In accord with that thinking, the New Mexico State Investment Council approved a new funding program in January of this year called the New Mexico Catalyst Fund. The purpose of the new fund is to release $20 million for startup support to microfunds that have to match the allocations, thereby more than doubling the investment. The program is being managed by Sun Mountain Capital in Santa Fe.

Paul Singh a world-famous, startup venture capitalist aware of the creative potential of northern New Mexico, stopped by on his recent Results Junkies North American Tech Tour. Considered to be a successful serial entrepreneur and seed-stage investor, Singh included Santa Fe as one of 29 cities he will visit across America this year. He spoke on “Building Entrepreneurship in Santa Fe” at a community forum with Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales and led a discussion on how to build a successful and vibrant startup community. Singh and the other investors joining him on the tour also scheduled “Office Hours” to meet with local startup teams, listen to funding pitches from regional innovators and provide individualized consultations with startups and entrepreneurs.

As part of supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship, Startup Santa Fe facilitates local Startup Meet Ups

and a regular Open Coffee Club. You can visit its online calendar for updates on all scheduled events or join the mailing list to receive updates and invitations. L o c a l s t a r t u p s and startup s u p p o r t

services are invited to become members and register online to join the Resource Navigator list and Locations Map. The growing list includes startups, incubators, accelerators, accountants and tax services, business associations, business support groups, educational institutions, finance and funding resources, networking links, legal help and a few coffee shops with Wi-Fi. Their Facebook and Twitter feeds are a constant source of inspiring information, and the website includes valuable educational links and tips, including helpful online articles like “10 Rules for a Great Startup Idea: It’s a Universe of Opportunities, Choose Wisely.”

In tandem with the efforts of Startup Santa Fe, the first SFid accelerator class recently presented demos at the New Mexico History Museum. The demos showcased the work of several teams over three months as they moved through the business mentoring and lean-startup process, thanks to the investor-funded and SFid curriculum designed to help accelerate “high-growth, scalable companies led by dynamic entrepreneurs that understand how to lead, while accepting coaching.” The teams included 4D, LLC, makers of a true 360x180 holographic display technology ; ConvoBox, a data-

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w ith global temperatures revising the record books, droughts and wildfires threatening homes and food production, and people across the nation and world demanding urgent climate action, there’s no

longer any doubt: We need to transition to renewable energy (RE). Moving from polluting fossil fuels to clean solar and wind is essential for adequately reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving the planet from catastrophic warming.

But, when it comes to the case for renewables, the environment is only part of the equation. Moving to a green economy is not only a way to contribute to the cleanliness and sustainability of our planet; it can also create career opportunities, reduce unemployment and lay the foundations for a more inclusive and equitable economy.

In New Mexico, we’re already seeing the economic advantages of the renewable revolution.

Start with jobs. At a time when unemployment is still painfully high in our state, the solar industry alone has created at least 1,900 high-quality jobs. These new solar opportunities support families across the state, and the income they generate feeds back into local economies, creating additional, new employment

opportunities in other industries, from healthcare to food services. Across the country, the number of solar jobs has doubled over the last five years, and there are now more Americans working in solar than in oil and gas.

Climate change is an urgent crisis, but it also presents an important opportunity.

Unlike many industries that simply ship wealth away to Wall Street or faraway investors, New Mexico’s solar industry tends to keep income local. That’s because many of our solar firms are local businesses. Some—like SunPower by Positive Energy Solar—are actually employee-owned businesses and certified “B-Corps”: enterprises that share profits with workers and support broader social missions to enhance the environment and contribute to community development.

Regardless of the shape that green industry takes, the growth of renewables means opportunity. It means new workforce-training programs and lifelong career prospects for young people or folks transitioning into new lines of work. For homeowners across the state and the nation, the growth of solar means other economic advantages like more predictable electricity prices and increased property values.

The environmental and economic cases for a renewable transition are crystal clear. Nonetheless, we still have our work cut out for us.

We need to preserve the policies that enable people to generate their own power, such as state solar tax credits and net-metering laws that allow people to sell energy to the grid at a fair price. These laws level the playing field between renewables and older fossil fuels that receive massive government subsidies. Without action this year, the popular and cost-effective state tax credits will expire.

We also need to pave the way for “community solar,” that is, shared arrays that serve multiple buildings and make it possible for renters to access the

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• There are currently more than 102 solar companies at work throughout the value chain in New Mexico, employing 1,900 people.

• In 2015, New Mexico installed 41 MW of solar electric capacity, ranking it 17th nationally.

• The 365 MW of solar energy currently installed in New Mexico ranks the state 12th in the country in installed solar capacity. That is enough solar energy installed to power 83,000 homes.

• In 2015, $86 million was invested on solar installations.• Installed solar photovoltaic system prices in the U.S. have dropped steadily – by

6 percent from last year and 48 percent from 2010.

notaBle installations in new Mexico• Cimarrón Solar Facility was completed in 2010 by developer First Solar. This

photovoltaic project has the capacity to generate 30 MW of electricity – enough to power over 6,900 homes.

• Several large retailers in New Mexico have gone solar, including Costco, Walmart and intel. u.s. foods has installed one of the largest corporate photovoltaic systems in the state with 426 kw of solar capacity at its location in albuquerque.

• At 50 MW, Macho Springs Solar Project in Deming is among the largest solar installations in New Mexico. completed in 2014 by first solar, this photovoltaic project has enough electric capacity to power more than 11,400 homes.

solar coMpanies in new MexicoNew Mexico solar companies provide a wide variety of solar products and services ranging from solar system installations to the manufacturing of components used in photovoltaic panels. These companies can be broken down across the following categories: 13 manufacturers, 10 manufacturing facilities, 55 contractor/installers, seven project developers, nine distributors and 18 engaged in other solar activities, including financing, engineering and legal support.

how Much do solar panels cost in new Mexico? solar panel costs have fallen significantly in the last five years. installing solar panels can now be one of the best investments you can make for your home. There are also now a lot of products on the market utilizing sophisticated financing vehicles to make solar panels affordable. solar incentives are offered at the utility, county, state and federal levels. These can take various forms including solar tax credits, up-front solar rebates, premium feed-in tariffs (net metering) or solar production incentives.



duke eNergY’s First solar FarM iN New MexiCoThe renewables division of duke energy, which operates wind farms and 43 solar farms in 13 states, has begun construction on the caprock solar project near Tucumcari, New Mexico. The 25-megawatt installation to be completed later this year will provide power to the western farmers electric cooperative under a 25-year agreement. More than 103,000 solar panels, manufactured in china, will generate enough energy for about 5,000 homes. duke energy is a fortune 125 company headquartered in North carolina.

New MexiCo sileNt oN CleaN Power PlaN ProgressNew Mexico is the sixth-fastest-warming state in the country, according to the union of concerned scientists. The clean power plan (cpp) is the obama administration’s attempt to cut u.s. emissions of greenhouse gases and benefit communities that may be affected by pollution. but with the supreme court’s february ruling to stay the plan’s implementation pending the outcome of a lawsuit before the u.s. court of appeals, the environmental protection agency (epa) has been unable to meet its timeline for requiring states to complete their carbon-cutting plans. Twenty states suspended public meetings while others have continued planning.

conservation voters New Mexico education fund, juntos program, is working to organize latino families in albuquerque. juntos’ young activists have canvassed the south valley, westgate and the international district. More than three-quarters of people surveyed have said that they don’t want their electricity to contribute to air pollution or climate change. More than 60 percent voiced “strong concerns” about albuquerque’s air quality.

after holding eight initial public meetings, as well as separate meetings with energy-industry representatives and environmental advocates since the stay, the New Mexico environment department has been mum on addressing climate change and whether it is continuing to work on a state plan. similarly, the city of albuquerque has been silent on the issue and has not planned additional public meetings.

New Mexico attorney general hector balderas, however, who joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general supporting the plan, said, “we will continue to pursue the most affordable, cleanest energy available, while protecting New Mexicans, our economy and our environment. The cpp will lead to significantly reduced emissions of climate-changing air pollution.”

benefits of clean and affordable energy. While this approach should be common sense, outdated rules prevent New Mexicans from taking advantage of such opportunities.

We also need to set ambitious targets for RE. While some states—California, Oregon, Hawaii and Vermont—have taken action to eliminate coal or drastically increase their renewable portfolios, New Mexico is falling behind. We currently get just 4 percent of our electricity from solar despite the fact that we receive enough sunlight to meet all our energy needs. Santa Fe’s proposed Verde Fund—an idea for expanding RE championed by Mayor Javier Gonzales—is an important and exciting local-level step, but we also need state-level leadership. This means that we need to elect people who understand the environmental and the economic case for green energy to the Public Regulation Commission, the Statehouse and the Governor’s Mansion.

This crucial election year coincides with a moment of truth on climate change and a moment of urgent need on unemployment and the economy. In addition to installing RE, increasing household energy and water efficiency and spreading the word about green energy’s potential, there’s another simple, straightforward and effective action that each and every New Mexican can take: demand that election candidates champion clean power.

Climate change is an urgent crisis, but it also presents an important opportunity: By going green, we can build a more prosperous and equitable economy. i

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PrC aCkNowledges disCrePaNCies, reoPeNs PNM’s rate CaseNew Mexico’s largest utility wants to raise the rates for its 500,000 customers. public service company of New Mexico (pNM) proposes to increase the residential, fixed customer fee from $60.00/year to $157.68/year, an increase of 163 percent. on May 18, the New Mexico public Regulation commission (pRc) ruled 5-0 to reopen the record in PNM’s $123.5 million rate case because of “significant discrepancies by pNM.”

in cross-examination at the rate case hearing, Mariel Nanasi, an attorney and executive director of renewable-energy advocacy group New energy economy (Nee), challenged pNM’s witness regarding the actual cost of the 64 megawatts (Mw) of nuclear energy pNM is seeking to include in the rate case. pNM had originally stated that the cost of the nuclear energy from palo verde, in arizona, was $1,596/kW and subsequently recalculated a “more accurate” price of $1,306/kW.

“That difference, over the life of the asset, amounts to about a $100 million burden for ratepayers,” said Nanasi. her cross-examination also revealed that pNM had not done a financial analysis comparing any alternatives before purchasing the nuclear asset and that pNM’s board did not know the nuclear asset’s purchase price before agreeing to acquire it.

The scope of the new hearing, commencing on june 22, will be limited to information regarding the cost of the nuclear asset. other interveners in the case are the state attorney general’s office, the water utility that serves New Mexico’s largest metropolitan area, industry advocates and environmentalists.

pNM’s board briefing of dec. 3, 2013, states: “purchasing the other three [palo verde] unit 2 leases will increase the rate base, allowing shareholders to earn a return on the assets.” Not stated in the briefing is any discussion of risk that ratepayers would realize by the acquisition of the nuclear-powered palo verde unit 2, including cost and liability risk, decommissioning risk and spent-fuel disposal costs. “This will lock New Mexico in to the most expensive and dangerous source of energy for decades,” says Nanasi, who is also not reticent about mentioning that the nuclear power generation required will consume about 7 billion gallons of water—through 2033—and will not create any jobs in New Mexico. “solar,” Nanasi says, “is cheaper, healthier, and would create many jobs locally.”

a $580 Million take-or-pay coal contract at the four corners power plantIn December 2013, PNM also signed a $580 million coal contract to supply its interest in the four corners power plant, located on the Navajo Nation. it is a take-or-pay contract, meaning that, even if pNM doesn’t take the coal, ratepayers have to pay. The contract will increase costs in 2016 by 40 percent, in 2017 by 53 percent, and through the 15-year life of the contract by 128.5 percent. The total projected amount of the coal fuel cost between 2016 and 2031 at the four corners plant is $579.59 million, according to NEE. Nanasi is among those who say that it is not prudent or reasonable to be reinvesting in coal for such a long time.

el paso electric company, another utility that has a stake in the four corners coal plant, has decided to abandon its 108 Mw shares as of july 1, 2016, “to avoid future increased costs, risks and liability of coal-fired generation.” el paso electric did a financial analysis and made the determination that coal is a risky investment. Nee alleges “pNM did no financial evaluation, and that puts ratepayers at risk, especially given the decline in coal markets.”

PeabodY eNergY Files For baNkruPtCYNeW mexico is the 12th largest u.s. source oF coal in april, the world’s largest, privately owned coal company, peabody energy, declared bankruptcy, citing massive losses and the failure to sell its mines in colorado and New Mexico. The filing comes as the coal industry is collapsing, spurred by declining demand, rising production costs and competition from cheaper, abundant natural gas and from renewable energy. alpha, arch and patriot coal have all gone under recently. peabody has obtained debtor-in-possession financing and believes it has sufficient liquidity to continue to operate.

peabody energy produces more than 180 million tons of coal annually from mines in arizona, colorado, New Mexico, wyoming and the Midwest. when burned, this coal produces more than 330 million metric tons of carbon dioxide every year, more than 5 percent of all u.s. greenhouse gas emissions.

There is growing controversy over peabody’s failure to guarantee cleanup of its operations. congress has allowed coal producers to offer corporate ious or “self-bonds.” The bankruptcy apparently means that “self-bonding” is no longer applicable. According to a congressional estimate, Colorado stands to shoulder $26 million in cleanup costs, New Mexico, $300 million and Wyoming, $800 million. left untreated, these sites can create long-lingering problems including polluted drinking water.

in New Mexico, peabody’s operations include el segundo and the adjacent, currently idled lee Ranch mine near crownpoint, which employ 265 workers. The segundo coal mine is the largest in the state, producing more than 8.5 million tons annually.

The Navajo Nation and many communities depend on the coal industry for jobs and tax revenues. Regulators in ohio, georgia and florida have approved high electric rates to keep coal-fired power plants operating. in western New york state, communities, environmental groups and the area labor federation forged a coalition to address the problems. a recently passed state budget provides financial relief to schools and local governments. federal support is also needed.

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New MexiCo wilderNess alliaNCe releases CoMPreheNsiVe guide to the state’s wildlaNdsveteran and novice outdoor adventurers alike will find something to love in the latest publication from the New Mexico wilderness alliance. wild guide: passport to New Mexico’s wilderness is an unrivaled resource for anyone interested in the land of enchantment’s special wild places.

part hiking guide and part reference book, the wild guide offers a lifetime of inspiration for hikes, weekend camping trips, desert wanderings and backpack adventures. it also is packed full of history, color maps and stunning images from some of New Mexico’s best photographers.

New Mexico wilderness alliance executive director Mark allison said, “i hope that this guide will provide the inspiration to get outside with friends and family to discover the magnificent beauty of New Mexico’s wilderness for years to come.”

The wild guide is the only book that features each of the state’s designated wilderness areas and wilderness study areas, as well as other public lands treasures such as the Río grande del Norte and Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks national monuments.

The book replaces the wilderness alliance’s annual wild guide publication, a 2013 finalist for guidebooks and travel in the southwest book design and production awards, and is an update of the out-of-print New Mexico wilderness areas: The complete guide by noted albuquerque author bob julyan.

Readers of the wild guide: passport to New Mexico wilderness will find out where these special places are and unlock their secrets:

• “These are do-it-yourself wildlands—there are no designated trails, but simply following an arroyo or a ridge is sure to lead to something interesting.”

• From the top (of this peak) in the wilderness, you can see mountains and mesas stretching for miles in all directions, every view untarnished by roads or other human intrusions.”

• This (area is) designated to protect caves containing fossil resources that offer a glimpse into animals found in New Mexico in the recent past.”

• This region has New Mexico’s greatest wilderness array, containing not only the state’s first- and third-largest wilderness but also its greatest ecological diversity.”

The 255-page Wild Guide is priced at $19.95 and can be purchased online at www.nmwild.org and in stores across the state.

The New Mexico wilderness alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to the protection, restoration and continued enjoyment of New Mexico’s wildlands and wilderness areas. an important part of the wilderness alliance’s work is connecting people to wild public lands such as those featured in the new book.

CitizeN grouPs ChalleNge FraCkiNg iN the saNta Fe NatioNal Forestlegal push part oF broader eFFort to saFeguard greater chaco

in a bid to protect New Mexico’s water, air and climate, last month a national coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the obama administration’s plan to allow fracking in the santa fe National forest (sfNf).

The bureau of land Management (blM) and u.s. forest service auctioned more than 20,000 acres of oil and gas leases on sfNf land in 2015. That lease sale, which facilitates fracking of New Mexico’s Mancos shale, was sanctioned by the 2003 farmington resource management plan (RMp) that the blM has admitted is obsolete. The agency is currently writing an amendment to the plan to reflect modern fracking technologies. yet, that hasn’t stopped use of the plan to authorize oil and gas activity on previously undeveloped areas near wildlife habitats and watersheds on the remote and steep west side of the jémez Mountains north of cuba, in the san pedro parks wilderness and the greater chaco region.

The groups filing suit include the san juan citizens alliance, diné citizens against Ruining our environment, amigos bravos, wildearth guardians, and the sierra club. “instead of being ripped up for short term profits, the headwaters found in the santa fe National forest should be maintained, so they continue to provide water for wildlife, agriculture, and families,” said Rachel conn, projects director for amigos bravos.

horizontal wells have double the surface impact (5.2 acres) of vertical wells (2 acres) and emit over 250 percent more air pollution, including toxic volatile organic compounds, methane and other greenhouse gases. horizontal wells also require five to 10 times more water. horizontal drilling and multistage fracking use hundreds of thousands of gallons of highly pressurized water and toxic chemicals, including known carcinogens, to shatter underground geology. if a wellbore’s integrity is otherwise compromised, these chemicals can contaminate groundwater and put the future water supply for downstream communities and ecosystems at risk.

New wilderNess areas ProPoseda comprehensive, bipartisan energy and public-lands package was recently passed by the u.s. senate. it includes provisions to grow New Mexico’s technology and energy sectors, as well as a bill that democratic sens. Martin heinrich and Tom udall introduced to establish two new wilderness areas comprising 21,420 acres—the cerro del yuta (ute Mountain) wilderness and the Río san antonio wilderness. both are draws for locals and tourists.

for many years, a broad coalition of northern New Mexicans has worked to conserve these areas within the Río grande del Norte National Monument, northwest of Taos. ester garcía, president of the san antonio del Río colorado land grant in Questa, said the wilderness designation would “safeguard precious water that is vital to our well-being. waters that flow to our acequias are protected by the wildest lands within the national monument.” The roadless areas also provide important habitat for elk, mule deer, black bears, golden eagles and american pronghorn.

within the wilderness area, 1,280 acres are state Trust lands. New Mexico land commissioner aubrey dunn, a Republican, is opposed to the bill’s passage because it would result in an “undue environmental burden” and make the areas off-limits to oil and gas development, mining, timber and grazing leases. pre-existing traditional land uses would be allowed to continue.

an updated report by the National park service shows 1.7 million people visited national parks in New Mexico in 2015. They spent $97.5 million in the state, which supported 1,528 jobs and cumulatively benefited the state economy by $118.6 million. That is a 9.8 percent increase in spending and a 7 percent rise in visits over 2014.

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The program celebrates mentorship each spring with an all-school, three-day Festival of Learning, showcasing the diverse range of learning through mentorship. The program culminates as each student’s learning and experience is enthusiastically shared before audiences of their peers, parents, mentors and teachers, planting seeds of curiosity and interest for future mentorships in the younger students and enriching the entire school community’s appreciation for what they have learned.

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NEWSB I TE s20th aNNual sheeP is liFe CelebratioN JuNe 12–19, diNé college, tsailé, arizoNa – NavaJo NatioNThe sheep is life celebration is an annual public event focused on Navajo sheep culture. it is the place to be for those who love sheep, wool, fiber arts and the diverse cultures that have maintained these traditions for thousands of years.

activities at the celebration include seminars on the Navajo lifeway, Navajo-churro sheep and fiber arts. There will be sheep-to-loom demonstrations, sheep and fleece shows, a juried fiber-arts show and sale, youth activities and a celebration banquet. in addition, workshops will be offered in traditional sheepherding, sheep production and grazing management.

diné be’ iiná (the Navajo lifeway), a nonprofit organization, cosponsors the event with diné college and the land grant office. dbi’s mission is to restore the balance between diné culture, life and land. dbi serves shepherds and fiber artists and educates the community and the public about the importance of diné sheep culture. dbi works with other organizations to conserve the traditional Navajo-churro sheep breed, provides technical assistance to help shepherds and weavers gain economic self-sufficiency and markets value-added sheep and wool products.

for more information: 505.406.7428, [email protected] and www.navajolifeway.org

westerN CoalitioN oF arid states CoNFereNCe: JuNe 22–24 iN saNta FemiNimiziNg Water resources through recharge, reuse aNd recycleThe 2016 annual wesTcas conference will focus on practices members can employ to stretch and increase their water supplies. The program will look at this challenge from the legislative side to on-the-ground practitioners.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Estevan López will welcome the attendees. Ryan flynn, secretary of the New Mexico environment department, will present a keynote address on “getting serious about investing in water infrastructure.” other presentations include “efforts to develop a sustainable colorado River,” by bill hasencamp, manager of colorado River Resources, district of southern california; “Metro wastewater Reclamation district’s integrated plan,” by lisa e. hollander, governmental affairs officer, denver Metro wastewater Reclamation district; “a Tribal perspective on the aamodt settlement and pojoaque basin Regional water system project,” by former governor of the pueblo of Tesuque charlie dorame; “aquifer Recharge and beneficial Reuse in el paso, Texas,” by scott Reinert, water Resources manager, el paso water utilities; and “optimizing Reuse to head off climate change,” by bill schneider, city of santa fe.

attendees will enjoy hosted lunches with speakers including director emeritus siegfried hecker, ph.d., los alamos National laboratory; and william debuys, author of The Great Aridness—Climate Change and the Future of the American Southwest. attendees also will have an opportunity to visit the santa fe watershed and the buckman direct diversion facility.

for registration fees and a full agenda, visit westcas.org, call 770.424.9468 or email [email protected]

eleValle awarded MaJor graNt FroM w.k. kellogg FouNdatioNelevalle, a group of agencies working collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of albuquerque’s south valley residents, has been awarded a three-year grant of $1,080,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

formed in 2008 through funding provided by the university of New Mexico health sciences center office for community health, for the pathways to a healthy bernalillo county program, elevalle network promotores, or navigators, guide and connect vulnerable, underserved residents to health and social services. elevalle’s

collaborative agencies currently include casa de salud, la plazita institute, south valley economic development corporation and centro sávila.

“The extraordinary commitment of the w.k. kellogg foundation to elevalle since our beginning means more opportunities for our pathways participants to succeed and more opportunities for the navigators who serve them to broaden their own professional skills,” said elevalle director, sam sokolove. “This grant will also allow elevalle to conduct intensive evaluations to more effectively address the barriers south valley residents face in living healthier lives and will help us engage more partners in our work.”

elevalle is a project of siNc (social impact through the Nonprofit community; formerly the Río grande community development corporation). Tim Nisly, chief executive officer of siNc, believes that elevalle represents a unique collaborative model in albuquerque’s nonprofit sector based on the shared commitment of its partners to community health. “This investment from the kellogg foundation will enhance the lives of the south valley residents the elevalle network serves,” said Nisly. “siNc is proud to play a continuing role in elevalle’s development and success.”

for more information about elevalle or its partner agencies, call sokolove at 505.306.7853, or visit www.elevalle.org

uNM awarded $1.5 MillioN to studY eNViroNMeNtal CoNditioNs iN disadVaNtaged CoMMuNitiesThe university of New Mexico is one of five universities selected to establish centers for excellence that will focus on environmental health disparities. The uNM college of pharmacy has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (epa), on top of $3.5 million awarded last fall by the National Institutes of Health (Nih), to launch its center for Native american health equity Research.

The additional $1.5 million will help support investigations on how contact with metal mixtures from abandoned mines affects rural Native american populations through exposures in drinking water and other local resources that are part of their traditional lifestyle and culture.

The two federal agencies are providing more than $25 million to the universities of New Mexico, arizona and southern california, along with harvard university and johns hopkins university, to conduct multidisciplinary research with local communities on how to improve environmental conditions for vulnerable populations. environmental health problems are more likely to occur in communities that have ongoing exposure to multiple sources of pollution. The centers will focus on understanding the relationships between biological, chemical, environmental and social factors.

“for the first time, researchers will address—across multiple tribes—disparities in social determinants of health, and tribal cultural and traditional practices,” said johnnye lewis, ph.d., director of the uNM college of pharmacy’s community environmental health (eh) program. “our uNM center will be developing evidence-based risk reduction and prevention strategies to reduce the effects of environmental disparities on Native american health.”

lewis and uNM associate professor Melissa gonzales, ph.d., are leading the Native eh equity research team, which includes community members, scientists and tribal staff from the Navajo Nation, crow Nation and cheyenne River sioux Tribe, with support from pacific Northwest coast tribes.

New art & FarMers’ Market at ohkaY owiNgeh Puebloerykah vigil and jovanna archuleta have been working for months to organize a local arts and farmers’ market for the eight Northern indian pueblos council. eNipc has received grant funding for advertising and marketing for the market through the Regional development corporation. virgil vigil of Tesuque pueblo has created a new logo.

The market will be set up in the arbor area behind eNipc’s offices (and the ohkay casino) at ohkay owingeh pueblo, 327 eagle drive, just north of española. opening day is july 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will be held on consecutive saturdays through oct. 8. in addition to fresh local produce, once a month there will be cooking demonstrations and each saturday there will be live entertainment. for additional information, call 505.747.1593 or visit www.enipcmarket.com

Diné Be' Iiná, Inc. The Navajo Lifeway

The Sun put down all the wild animals, and when the sheep were placed, this is what was said:

“Their faces will be dawn their eyes will be rock crystal, their ears will be plants, their wool will be white fog.”

-- from the Navajo Blessingway Ceremony

DBI features Navajo-Churro products made by Diné shepherds and fiber artists from sheep sustainably raised in the Navajo Nation.

20th Annual Sheep is Life Celebration Sunday-Sunday, June 12th-19th, 2016

Diné College, Tsailé, Navajo Nation

Sheep is Life is a gathering for all those who love sheep, wool, fiber arts, and the diverse cultures that have maintained these lifeways for thousands of years. Everyone is welcomed. Bring weaving tools, spindles, sheep, wool, art, and creativity to share. Co-sponsored with Diné College and the Land Grant Office.

Sheep is Life activities include:

Navajo Lifeway and Fiber Arts Workshops Youth Activites Seminars on Sheep and Cultures Sheep to Loom Demonstrations Juried Navajo Fiber Arts Show and Sale Celebration Banquet Fleece Shows, Sheep Shows, Vendors, and more.

Diné be’ Iiná’s activities provide leadership, economic development, and support for traditional lifeways of Diné shepherds and fiber artists.

Contact Aretta Begay, Project Director

505.406.7428 or [email protected]

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ALBUQUERQUEJuNe 4, 10 aM–2 PMiNtl. distriCt health Fairtexas st. se (Btwn. central aVe. and zuni rd.)celebrating the community and health. parking and shuttle services available at the caravan east, 7605 central Ne. www.face book.com/idhealthfair

JuNe 7, 7–8:30 PMresideNtial raiNwater harVestiNgMeadowlark senior center río ranchogardening with the Masters lecture. free and open to the public. sandovalMastergardeners.org

JuNe 8, 8–10 aMbraNdiNg, MarketiNg aNd PubliC relatioNssandoVal econoMic alliance, 1201 río rancho BlVd., río ranchoeducational workshop by Tom garrity for local business owners. light breakfast and course materials provided. $39. 7/13: NM incentive programs for your business. peer-oriented roundtables meet every 2nd weds. through 11/9. presented by the sea and the dynamic growth business Resource cen-ter. 505.238.3004, http://dgbrc.com/loca tions/sandoval-economic-alliance/

JuNe 11, 10 aM–12 PMabQ CitizeN’s CliMate lobbYlearn how this group is working for climate change solutions that bridge the partisan di-vide, such as a carbon fee/dividend that gives revenue back to households. Meets on the 2nd sat. of every month. location: [email protected], www.facebook.com/ccl.newmexico

JuNe 15, 10 aM–2 PMseN. MiChael Padilla Job Fairharrison Middle school 3912 isleta sw4th annual. 505.977.6247

JuNe 16, 11:30 aM–1 PMtakiNg the wheelhotel andaluz, 125 second st. nw“getting abQ from here to There.” urban land institute luncheon. speakers: national branding expert steve Mckee and urban planner aaron sussman. 505.242.9090, http://newmexico.uli.org/event/

JuNe 23, 9 aM startsaNtoliNa Master PlaN heariNgscity/county goVernMent Building1 ciVic plaza nw6/23: environment and open space; 7/21: conclusion

JuNe 25FestiVal ChisPanatl. hispanic cultural centerall-day campus-wide music, arts & culture event. free educational and interactive pro-gramming. evening ticketed multi-artist lineup headed by grammy nominee ceci Bastida. $22/$27. 505.724.4771, nhccnm.org, www.festivalchispa.org

JuNe 25, 11 aM–7 PMNM FerMeNtatioN FestiValgutiérrez-huBBell house 6029 isleta sweducational event celebrating all things ferment-ed. workshops, demos, product vendors, kids' ac-tivities, food trucks. $5/$15. Presented by Edible sf, abQ, Taos with the hubbell house alliance. http://nmfermentationfest.com

JuNe 27, 7:15 aM startkids CouNt CoNFereNCeaBq Marriott pyraMid5151 san francisco rd. ne“equity Matters: impacts on child well-be-ing.” keynote speaker: author jimmy santi-ago baca. guest speaker: patrick Mccarthy, president of the annie e. casey foundation. Youth Spirit Awards. $75. 505.244.9505, ext. 12, [email protected]

JuNe 28, 6–7:30 PMNM solar eNergY assN. MeetiNgrei, 1550 Mercantile neconcerned citizens learn how to transition toward a more sustainable lifestyle. abQ chapter meets fourth Tues. every other month. [email protected]

JuNe 29NM Food aNd ag PoliCY CouNCil statewide MeetiNglocation tBapublic meeting. 505.473.1004, info@farm totablenm.org

aug. 30–sePt. 1wiNd turbiNe blade workshoPeMBassy suites hotelbiannual workshop presented by sandia Na-tional laboratories wind energy Technolo-gies dept. [email protected]

SANTA FEthrough JuNe 18, tues.–sat.FlashiNg oN the sixtiesel Museo cultural, 555 caMino de la faMilia“a Trip back to the garden.” photographs by lisa law plus memorabilia. www. elmuseocultural.org

through MarCh 5, 2017lowriders, hoPPers aNd hot rodsnM history MuseuM, 113 lincoln aVe.car culture of Northern NM. 505.476.5019, www.nmhistorymuseum.org

JuNe 3, aug. 5, 10 aM–1 PMFree legal CliNiCsfirst judicial court, 225 Montezuma ave.for low-income New Mexicans. first friday every other month. attorneys provide free le-gal advice on civil matters only (no family or criminal law) on a first-come, first-served basis limited to the first 25 people. bring relevant pa-perwork. NM legal aid’s volunteer attorney program. 505.814.5033, [email protected]

JuNe 4, 9 aM–12 PMNatioNal trails daYdale Ball trails, sierra del norte trailhead off hyde park rd.community hike. free. 505.989.7019, [email protected]

JuNe 4, 9 aM–12 PMsettiNg YourselF uP For PublishiNg suCCesseVeryday center for spiritual liVing 1519 fifth st.with ingramspark director Robin cutler. $35/$45. Presented by the NM Book Assn. Reservations: [email protected], http://www.nmbookassociation.org

JuNe 4, 10 aM–12 PMtrees to PlaNt iN NMrailyard park coMMunity rooM Behind site sfwith Robert wood, certified arborist. free.

JuNe 4, 12–5 PMreuseaPaloozarailyard parkReunity Resources’ pop-up carnival fea-tures upcycled art vendors, interactive car-nival games, live music, on-site Trashion show and local food trucks. composting and fun-filled resourcefulness for all ages. 505.695.1005, [email protected]

JuNe 4-5, 10 aM–4 PMsPriNg FestiVal & Fiber arts Fair

el rancho de las golandrinas334 los pinos rd., la ciénegasheep shearing, wool dying, spinning and weaving. fiber arts marketplace, wagon rides, bread baking, crafts. 505.471.2261, www.golandrinas.org

JuNe 5, 10 aM–4 PMNatural buildiNg aNd eartheN PlastersaMpersand sustainaBle learning center, cerrillos, nMget hands-on with finish plasters and/or clay paints. details/Rsvp: ampersandproject.org

JuNe 6, eVeNiNgCYNthia sharFunity church of santa fesharf is director of strategic communication and a speechwriter on climate change for uN secretary general ban ki-moon. details: [email protected]

JuNe 10–26CurreNts 2016 iNterNatioNal New Media showel Museo cultural/railyard plaza/local Venues6/10, 6 pm–midnight, opening night. Outdoor video, sonic art, multimedia concert. exhibits, film screenings, workshops, performances. also events in abQ, hobbs, las cruces, Magdalena, Roswell and Taos. schedule and prices: www.currentsnewmedia.org

JuNe 11, 9 aMlearNiNg as a PraCtiCe workshoPacadeMy for the loVe of learning, seton Villageled by founder aaron stern and fac-ulty member Marianne Murray. $50. 505.995.1869, https://aloveoflearning.org

JuNe 11, 10 aM–1 PMtake a kid MouNtaiN bikiNg daYla tierra trails, la cuchara trailheadoff of cam. de los Montoyas at end of unity way. 505.989.7019, [email protected] www.sffts.org

JuNe 11, 10 aM–12 PMsF CitizeNs' CliMate lobbYla Montañita co-op coMMunity rM., 913 w. alaMedalearn how this group is working for climate-change solutions that bridge the partisan divide, such as a carbon fee/dividend that gives revenue back to households. www.face book.com/ccl.newmexico

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peutic Riding program, which serves most disabled participants free of charge. $110/$90/$50. 505.670.3577, laurie@listen inghorse.org, www.listeninghorse.org

JuNe 12 subMissioN deadliNeCaPture water CoNserVatioN iNstagraM Photo CoNtestCity of SF Water Conservation Office–spon-sored competition. submission guidelines: follow the instagram account @savewater santafe.com and post images. 505.955.4225, savewatersantafe.com

JuNe 14, 7 PMbreakiNg big MoNeY’s griP oN New MexiCo aNd aMeriCajean cocteau cineMaauthor reading and panel discussion with sf author bruce berlin, heather ferguson of common cause NM and state Rep. carl Trujillo. Moderated by sfcc professor ste-phen Martínez. $10 or $24.95 for admission and book. https://breakingbigmoneysgrip.com, www.jeancocteaucinema.com

JuNe 15, 6–7:30 PMNM solar eNergY assN. MeetiNgaMenergy office, 1202 parkway dr.Meets 3rd weds. every month. The mission of the santa fe sustainable everything advo-cates, an NMsea chapter, is to make living sustainably the accepted [email protected]

JuNe 16, 9 aM–4:30 PMMaYordoMo CoMMissioNer CoNF.sfcc (jéMez rM.), 6401 richards aVe.4th annual statewide conference. Topics include acequia governance, el agua es vida: el Mov-imiento de las acequias, organizing to protect acequias. Registration: $10. RSVP: 505.995.9644, [email protected]

JuNe 18, 10 aM–4 PMraiN harVestiNg aNd greYwater sYsteMsaMpersand sustainaBle learning center, cerrillos, nMlearn basic elements of rain collection sys-tems, NM greywater code. details/Rsvp: ampersandproject.org

JuNe 18, 6 PM–12 aMFaNtase FestdeVargas parkwww.creativesantafe.org

JuNe 19, 2 PMsaNta Fe CoNCert baNdfederal Building lawnannual father’s day concert. free. [email protected], www.santafeconcert band.org

JuNe 22–24westerN CoalitioN oF arid states CoNFereNCeinn at loretto, 211 old sf trailannual conference of water and wastewater service providers who advocate for water re-sources in the southwest. 2016 theme: “Max-imizing water Resources through Recharge, Reuse and Recycle.” presentations, panel discussions, hands-on work, receptions and field trips. Registration fees and agenda: www.westcas.org

JuNe 24, 10:15 aMNM aCeQuia CoMMissioN MeetiNgnM state archiVes and records center, 1205 caMino carlos reyagendas: 505.603.2879 or www.nmacequia commission.state.nm.us, info: 505.603.2879, [email protected]

JuNe 25, 10 aM–12 PMNatioNal PolliNator week CelebratioNrailyard park coMMunity rooM Behind site sflearn about the plight of native bees and how you can help create habitat for them to flourish. see the park’s new large-scale Na-tive bee house. free.

JuNe 25author stePheN diNaNcollected works, 202 galisteosacred america, sacred world book launch. a practical vision of national unity. 6/26: community conversation at unity santa fe. www.sacredamerica.net

JuNe 26, 10 aM–4 PMarid laNd restoratioNaMpersand sustainaBle learning center, cerrillos, nMlearn to distinguish storm water flow areas that nourish the land from those that dehydrate and create erosion. Tour ecological restoration proj-ects. details/Rsvp: ampersandproject.org

JulY 6, 7 PMthe eVolutioN oF NatiVe CiNeManM history MuseuM, 113 lincoln aVe.honoring wes studi, chris eyre, gary farmer and others. ($75). 5:30 pm: Private reception at Sherwood Gallery ($125). Tickets: 505.820.0552, silverbulletproductions.com

through JulYCoMMuNitY workshoP seriesrailyard park coMMunity rooM Behind site sflearn relevant gardening techniques from a team of experts. all ages welcome. free. 505.316.3596, [email protected], www.railyardpark.org/programs/

suNdaYs, 10 aM-4 PMrailYard artisaN MarketfarMers’ Market paVilion, 1607 paseo de peraltalocal artists, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, live music. 505.983.4098, francesca@santafe farmersmarket.com, artmarketsantafe.com

1st aNd 3rd tuesdaYs, 5:30-7 PMdesigN lab For sustaiNable Neighborhoodshigher education center 1950 siringo rd., rM. 139affordable living in sf? join in to design and build mixed-use san-ta fe infill. Topics examples: flexible 350 micro-units, clusters with shared facilities, cooperative ownership. info/Rsvp: http://bit.ly/1ibd3lN

tues. & sats., 7 aM-1 PMsF FarMers’ Market1607 paseo de peralta (& guadalupe)Northern NM farmers & ranchers offer fresh greenhouse tomatoes, greens, root veg-gies, cheese, teas, herbs, spices, honey, baked goods, body care products and much more. www.santafefarmersmarket.com

suNdaYs, 11 aMJourNeY saNta Fe CoNVersatioNscollected works, 202 galisteo6/5: steven Robert allen, dir. of public policy for the aclu on ending solitary con-finement in NM (with holly beaumont); 6/12: alice loy on creative startups and entrepreneurships; 6/19: sandy buffet with denise fort on the centennial celebration of the National parks system; 6/26: poetry with james Mcgrath and elizabeth Raby; 7/3: Mariel Nanasi of New energy economy. Moderators: alan webber, bill dupuy. free. www.journeysantafe.com

saNta Fe reCYCliNgMake 2016 the year to reduce, reuse and recy-cle as much as you can. city residential curb-side customers can recycle at no additional cost and drop by 1142 siler Road, building a, to pick up free recycling bins. for more in-formation, visit http://www.santafenm.gov/trash_and_recycling or call 505.955.2200 (city); 505.992.3010 (county); 505.424.1850 (sf solid waste Management agency).

sustaiNable growth MaNage-MeNt PlaN For sF CouNtYHard copies $70, CDs $2. Contact Melissa holmes, 505.995.2717 or msholmes@santafe county.org. The sgMp is also available on the county website: www.santafecounty.org/growth_management/sgmp and can be re-viewed at sf public libraries and the county administrative building, 102 grant ave.

TAOSJulY 1-17storYtellers: teaChiNg heritage through soNg aNd storYMillicent rogers MuseuM 1503 Millicent rogers rd.Textiles, paintings, traditional ceramic story-tellers. By museum admission: $10/discounts. 575.758.2462, www.millicentrogers.com

JuNe 2–4taos PoetrY FestiValVarious locationsReadings, workshops, classes, salons. all events free for students. 919.949.2113, www.taospoetry.com

JuNe 3–5MusiC oN the Mesataos Mesa BrewingMany performers including shawn colvin and steve earle on 6/5. Two outdoor stages and an indoor stage. bring low-back chairs and blan-kets. www.taosmusiconthemesa.com

JulY 11-14iNtegratiVe MediCiNe ProFessioNals sYMPosiuMsageBrush inn7th biennial symposium on integrative health featuring many distinguished speakers and local practitioners. presented by the uNM school of Medicine’s section of integra-tive Medicine, continuing Medical edu-cation & professional development, ari-zona center for integrative Medicine and gaples institute for integrative cardiology. 505.272.3942, http://som.unm.edu/cme

third weds. MoNthlYtaos eNtrePreNeurial Networktaos county courthouse Mural rooM, taos plazaNetworking, presentations and discussion. free.

through sePt. 11Mabel dodge luJaN & CoMPaNYharwood MuseuM of art 238 ledoux st.“american Moderns and the west,” an ex-hibit detailing lujan’s impact on the art, writings and activism of 20th-century mod-ernists dorothy brett, d.h. lawrence, Marsden hartley and others. closed Mon-days. 575.758.9826, harwoodmuseum.org

oNgoiNgholY Cross hosPital health suPPorthch coMMunity wellness center (lower entrance), 1397 weiMer rd.575.751.8909, [email protected], Taoshealth.com

HERE & THEREJuNe 10, 10 aM–1 PMNoNProFit FuNdiNg aNd resourCesnMhu, las Vegas, nMworking with the santa fe community foun-dation. learn about funding support and the application process from sfcf staff. free. 505.988.9715, [email protected]

JuNe 11, 9:30 aMPeCos riVer sPriNg CleaNuPMeet at the upper pecos watershed associa-tion office, 78 s. Main st. for coffee and sup-plies. free bbq picnic afterward at the jamie koch pavillion. info/Rsvp: 505.757.3600, [email protected]

JuNe 12–19sheeP is liFe CelebratioNdiné college, tsailé, naVajo nation20th annual gathering for all who love sheep, wool, fiber arts and the cultures that have maintained these lifeways. sponsored by diné college and the land grant office. workshops, youth activities, seminars, dem-onstrations, juried fiber arts show and sale, banquet, more. 505.406.7428, info@navajo lifeway.org, www.navajolifeway.org

JuNe 17 sigN-uP deadliNeJoiNt ChieFs’ laNdsCaPe iNitiatiVeNatural Resources conservation service ini-tiative to help conserve, maintain and improve natural resources and environment. avail-able to eligible NM agricultural producers. 505.761.4400, www.nm.nrcs.usda.gov

JuNe 19–25earth-hoNoriNg Faith: CliMate JustiCeghost ranch conference centerpromotes interfaith efforts on common earth issues. 505.685.1019, [email protected]

JuNe 25, 7 aM–12 PMgarliC harVest FestiValsostenga farM, northern nM college, 1027 n. railroad aVe., española, nM9th annual. Remedios and braiding garlic workshops. free

JulY 11–13ases solar CoNFereNCeintercontinental hotel san francisco, cafor solar enthusiasts and professionals. ple-nary sessions and forums on the advance-ment of renewable energy in the u.s. held in conjunction with the intersolar North america trade show. 303.443.3130, www.ases.org/solar-2016/

wedNesdaYs, 10 aMgreeN hour hikes los alaMos nature center los alaMos, nMkid-centered hikes. free. losalamosnature.org

weds., 6-8 PM galluP solar CoMMuNitY MeetiNgs113 e. logan aVe., gallup, nMThe nonprofit gallup solar hosts educa-tional presentations and potential solutions for all things solar. Questions, ideas and expertise are welcome. 505.728.9246, gallup [email protected], www.gallupsolar.org

FridaY to wed. Closed thursdaYsPaJarito eNViroNMeNtal eduCatioN CeNter2600 canyon rd., los alaMos, nM505.662.0460, www.peecnature.org

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