Six Sentences Publishes Little Old Me

Six Sentences is New York-based blog that challenges writers to write something cool in Six Sentences or less. I answered the challenge while I was exhausted in NYC and they decided they liked it. (They liked me! They really liked me.) Check out the damn post.

Bill Richardon Drops out of the Race

Big Bill Faces Reality

For the record, I honestly never thought the man had a chance, never believed anyone who told me he wasn't running for Veep or Secretary of State, and if someone tries to tell me a deal wasn't cut with the Clintons to give Hillary the state of Nevada, I'll call that a lie too. I honestly believe that Nevada was Bill's for the taking, but something tells me that the Clintons wanted it more than Bill did.

Nevertheless, I believe in Bill - just not as a Presidential hopeful. I believe in him as our governor, I believe in him as an incredibly able diplomat who *should* have a place at the table when it comes to discussing world events and possibly executing diplomatic missions. But I'm glad he's going to stay at home with us for awhile. In my lifetime over living in New Mexico (over 25 years) I have never known a more can-do and competent leader. For those that might point out that that might not be saying much, I will say this:

a) he pulled off the Film Industry Rebate initiative, which has brought more jobs and money to this state than anything I've ever seen here;

and b) he may not be capable of making the trains run on-time - but after a quarter century of hearing about the *possibility* of a train being built, I am now SEEING ONE BUILT right up the middle of I-25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, a move that will change the way this state operates for the better.

Plus, at one point, helped design the governor's website, when I worked for some nameless web design firm. I had fun with that project. I hope that Bill can just settle down and enjoy the rest of his term.

We Get Letters: Springtime in Santa Fe

Hi Gregory-

I came across your blog via Google. I'm planning a trip to NM this
spring, and I'm going to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I'm a graphic
designer with a love of printmaking, modern art, good music, and
Spanish/Mexican cinema. I don't want to take up too much of your
time, but are there any places I should visit during my trip that I
won't easily find on the internet? I'd appreciate a heads up on any
good spots, and I'll continue to read your blogs. Thanks!

K. Robb

Dear Kerry:


Hmmm....good set of interests there. I think you should make sure you check out the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque - right now, a look at their site shows some interesting stuff though nothing yet for "spring" but they tend to have a lot of good shows going on.

http://www.nhccnm.org/

I wouldn't miss the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe either - I know both of these are findable via the internet, and yet I figured I'd remind you and recommend them. I'd also call the Santa Fe Art Institute and see what kind of shows/lectures/such they might be having while you are here - they are home to the Santa Fe Printmaking Center but their website is kinda crappy, though here is the address:

http://www.printmakingcenter.com/

I'm also going to post this Q&A to my blog and see if any of my other readers have suggestions. The fact is, probably the best thing to do is try to get copies of Pasa Tiempo while you're in Santa Fe - Albuquerque Arts is also a good rag to get your hands on once you hit town.

Film Rebate Program in Jeopardy Bill Richardson Races to the Bottom

Seems like some nitwits over at the 'Ledge wanna mess with a good thing. There's a meeting to protest this nonsense - too bad it's on a Saturday. If only Bill Richardson were around...oh that's right, he's too busy being a five percenter on the national scene to bother with little old us. Thanks Bill!

URGENT Message regarding film in NM
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> The legislative finance committee (the top budget committee of the legislature) is discussing a proposal this Saturday (1/12/08) that would put a cap of $30m on the rebate program for motion pictures. This would have an immediate detrimental effect on the entire film industry in NM as even discussing potential caps would encourage pictures to look elsewhere. We currently have enough pictures on the books for 2008 to exceed a $30m cap. The film rebate program has been the most successful economic development initiative in the history of the state of NM and there are now thousands of workers and hundreds of businesses who rely on motion pictures. I’m asking that anyone who has an interest in this (and everyone who receives this email should be interested) attend the committee hearing to show their support for the film business. Any questions call me at 505-670-7381. The meeting is in room 322 at the State Capital in Santa Fe (Paseo de Peralta & Old Santa Fe Trail) we are third on the agenda of the afternoon session which begins at 12:30pm.