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New Mexico’s Green Ambrosia

You take some tortilla, put some freshly roasted and peeled green chile on it (Hatch, of course), a little sprinkle of salt, …

Thanks “In Plain Sight”, We’ll Miss Ya

The tv show In Plain Sight finished shooting its last episode today. While there are still more episodes to air, I reluctantly say good-bye to the series which I’ve watched since ep1.

Waving Bye-Bye to Jury Duty

My time in the life-limbo of jury duty is ended; I’ve been officially excused. I have to say that the Second Judicial District Court knows how to do jury duty.

CJ’s Quick Homemade Frijoles (Beans)

When it comes to food, sometimes I take the easy route and go with pre-packaged stuff. When I found Taco Bell Fat Free Refried Beans, I had a product I could really sink my teeth into. Unfortunately, it’s all but disappeared. So…it was back to making beans at home.

The Shadow of Jury Duty

This week starts another chunk of my life that must be tithed to jury duty. Ugh. I loathe serving jury duty. Having served on juries in the past, this isn’t just theoretical for me. I know I loathe serving jury duty.

Study: NM is ‘dull,’ ‘barren’ and ‘close to Arizona’ (KOB.com)

Actually, we are those things. Let’s be honest. Even so, it’s a better state than many, IMO. Study: NM is ‘dull,’ ‘barren’ …

New Mexico’s Emerald Fruit

For those of us whose local ancestry goes back to colonial days, chile is part of who we are. This year’s chile crop has been outstanding…and we are basking in its quality.

Sad News: Albuquerque Tortilla Gobbled Up

The local Albuquerque Tortilla Company (ATC) that, in my not so humble native New Mexican opinion, made the only store-bought flour tortilla that could be described as something worth eating has been bought out by multinational GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V. (Monterrey, Mexico), sellers of Mission Tortillas

Finding a Replacement For Flanagan as UNM Women’s Basketball Coach

Following the surprise announcement of University of New Mexico’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach, one of the first questions on everyone’s mind is who will be found to take his place?

New Mexico Wins America’s Best License Plate Award

I don’t know what they’re smokin’ over there, but this is an awful real-world plate. If you aren’t close to it, and …

Governor Martinez, Why Cripple New Mexico?

Governor Martinez has chosen to target the subsidy used to entice the film industry to produce movies and television shows in the state. While she could have targeted any of $1.2 billion paid to subsidize other industries, for example, gas and oil, she has instead targeted one of the few good PR sources this state has.

The LA-La Ride: Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer On the Road and On Ustream

Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer are doing a motorcycle tour from Los Angeles to Louisiana. Their LA-La Ride is to raise awareness and money for the Gulf Future campaign for Gulf Coast recovery. You need to watch their nightly recaps.

Updating New Mexico’s State Motto

Quick, what’s New Mexico’s state motto? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Most of the states have these antiquated mottos that no longer resonate with what the state has become. It’s time for a change in the Land of Enchantment to a motto for today, a motto that

The WNBA in Albuquerque – Happening or Not?

It’s hardly a secret that I would love to be able to pull in a WNBA team into Albuquerque. It’s a daunting challenge, to be sure, but it should not only be doable, but it could be a very successful relationship if we keep our focus this time. Some thoughts…

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New Mexico’s Green Ambrosia

Thanks “In Plain Sight”, We’ll Miss Ya

Waving Bye-Bye to Jury Duty

CJ’s Quick Homemade Frijoles (Beans)

The Shadow of Jury Duty

Study: NM is ‘dull,’ ‘barren’ and ‘close to Arizona’ (KOB.com)

New Mexico’s Emerald Fruit

Sad News: Albuquerque Tortilla Gobbled Up

Finding a Replacement For Flanagan as UNM Women’s Basketball Coach

New Mexico Wins America’s Best License Plate Award

Governor Martinez, Why Cripple New Mexico?

The LA-La Ride: Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer On the Road and On Ustream

Updating New Mexico’s State Motto

The WNBA in Albuquerque – Happening or Not?

A Chile Verde Recipe

The Sweet Smell of August Chile

Let’s Rename “New Mexico”

Chile Toes