AltWeeklies Wire
Far Away Sounds Have Universal Appealnew
The subject of Niles’ critically and commercially lauded documentary is Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, an 11-member-strong group of refugees who play a mix of reggae and traditional West African music with passion for their people and homeland.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
02-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
El Violin Plays a Song That Hurts to Hearnew
It is unsurprising how seamlessly writer/director Francisco Vargas’ filmic language in El Violin melds a 1970s tale of peasant rebellion with intimations toward the country’s entire history of oppression, struggle and survival.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Emiliano Garcia-Sarnoff |
02-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Francisco Vargas, El Violin
New Mexico Trucker Felt Set Up in Iraqnew
Edward Sanchez thought it would be safe and lucrative employment driving oil trucks for KBR Inc., a subsidiary of Halliburton contracted by the US military in Iraq, but he was shot at and barely escaped with his life.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
02-07-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Advocates Debate Domestic Partnerships vs. Marriagenew
While the Legislature ponders whether to pass the Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act, New Mexico’s gay community is having its own internal debate over domestic partnerships versus marriage.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-31-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Whack a Pol!new
Feb. 5 will be New Mexico’s first opportunity to weigh in, as the state participates in the nation’s so-called Super Tuesday, in which more than 20 states will cast ballots in a variety of primary and caucus elections.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Winter Inspirationnew
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you should skip salad.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gwyneth Doland |
01-24-2008 |
Food+Drink
Thao Mixes Grown-Up Sensibility With Youthful Innocencenew
We Brave Bee Stings and All is the perfect name for an album that is bold in its silliness and brings real emotions to the table.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Patricia Sauthoff |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Thao, We Brave Bee Stings and All
Will Election Software be Reliable This Year?new
There's no doubt presidential election season is in full swing: Candidates are plowing through the primaries, supporters are forking over cash and voters are eager to cast their ballots. Most importantly: Election problems are a thing of the past. Or maybe not.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
Only One Texas Inmate Has a Standing Execution Datenew
Across the country, death-row inmates have filed for, and uniformly received, stays of execution as the US Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the three-chemical lethal injection method employed in 37 states. Yet, no lawyer has so far filed for a stay for Karl Chamberlain.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
01-24-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Is the Wilderness Too Dangerous for Skiers?new
As resorts have become crowded, more people are venturing into the fresh powder and empty vistas beyond ski area boundaries. The trend, called sidecountry, is booming. The conflict of safety versus access is playing out now at resorts across the West.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Grayson Schaffer |
01-24-2008 |
Sports
For Homeless Immigrants, Life is a Constant Search for Shelternew
While the plight of Santa Fe's homeless during this cold winter -- with low temperatures routinely in the single digits -- has been well-publicized, what is less recognized is how many of the city's homeless are also immigrant men.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-17-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
'Destruction' is Low on Vision, High on Power & Convictionnew
A band that sells itself as the "last rock 'n' roll band" is probably one of two things: deluded or possibly right. The latter seems to be the case with Marah.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gabe Gomez |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Angels of Destruction, Marah
New Mexico's Election Shufflenew
The state's top elections official says her office is on track for a successful election season, following the addition of new personnel. However, Secretary of State Mary Herrera denied our requests for interviews with the new hires and failed to answer some questions regarding their qualifications.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-17-2008 |
Politics
Bye Bye Billnew
After poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Gov. Bill Richardson ends his quest for the Democratic nomination for president.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-10-2008 |
Politics
Fast Blog Nationnew
Under the watchful eyes of thousands of bloggers, many unknown bands get their first real exposure via uploaded MP3s or blurbs on personal blogs or online versions of magazines.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gabe Gomez |
01-10-2008 |
Music
