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Now is that a pretty license plate or what? Yours

Now is that a pretty license plate or what? Yours truly is now a resident of the Land of Enchantment.

About 700 people turned out at ABQ’s Roosevelt P

About 700 people turned out at ABQ’s Roosevelt Park last night to celebrate Juneteenth—Vendors, food, performances, rap, dancing, speeches. People wore masks; I felt respectful and respected. Beautiful evening.

Demonstrators wore masks and were respectful, atte

Demonstrators wore masks and were respectful, attentive to speakers, and peaceful. I expect many of us are being re-educated about New Mexico history by the descendants of those who made it.

The best story I heard from the stage at the demon

The best story I heard from the stage at the demonstration in Santa Fe, was told about this inscription. A number of years ago, a native man, the father of the woman who told the story, decided to remove the word “savage” from it. He dressed as a construction worker, and in broad daylight, took a chisel to the marble. Now it reads “To the heroes who have fallen in the various battles with (——-) Indians in the territory of New Mexico.” Soon this monument will disappear entirely from the Plaza.

I have so much to learn about my new state. I beca

I have so much to learn about my new state. I became a New Mexico resident a week ago. Tewa is the language of a group of Pueblo Native Americans with homelands around Santa Fe, and also the name of those living on the Hopi reservation in Arizona.

A sign of the shift In awareness that’s taking p

A sign of the shift In awareness that’s taking place all over America. We are waking up to the complexities and responsibilities of white privilege.

A tribute to the heroes of the Pueblo Rebellion of

A tribute to the heroes of the Pueblo Rebellion of 1680, who drove out the conquistadors and reclaimed the Native American land and culture for 22 years. They were reconquered in 1692 by De Vargas; his statue will also come down soon, the Santa Fe mayor has ordered.

Yesterday in Santa Fe, about 300 people gathered i

Yesterday in Santa Fe, about 300 people gathered in the Plaza in support of the removal of a monument that celebrates the defeat of the indigenous people by the Spanish colonists. The Pueblo people are reclaiming their birthright.

Gotta love the artists of New Mexico! Thank you fo

Gotta love the artists of New Mexico! Thank you for using your talent to remind us to be safe.

Muralists in Albuquerque are honoring the cooperat

Muralists in Albuquerque are honoring the cooperation of people with the safeguards that Governor Lujan Grisham has ordered during this pandemic. Hurray!

Homemade, handmade...such signs speak volumes. I’m beginning to know the neighbors.

Neighbors “take a knee” on a street in southea

Neighbors “take a knee” on a street in southeast Albuquerque last night. One may never know the impact of small gestures.

Sidewalk campaigning has begun in Albuquerque.

Sidewalk campaigning has begun in Albuquerque.

Cactus blossom. The desert is happy.

Cactus blossom. The desert is happy.

I remember driving across America in 1976 with my

I remember driving across America in 1976 with my young daughter, celebrating the bicentennial. I missed entirely the fact that Albuquerque was much older. I like that a city sewage department teaches history to its citizenry.

What am I? “Cruising San Mateo” sculpture from

What am I? “Cruising San Mateo” sculpture from underneath, with the blue New Mexico sky.

New Mexico has an affinity for low-riders, I’m t

New Mexico has an affinity for low-riders, I’m told. This sculpture, made of tiles, is “Cruising San Mateo” by Barbara Grygutis. My new digs are near San Mateo.

“Them” is health care workers. What heroes the

“Them” is health care workers. What heroes they are!

My spot in the line of Sunday morning shoppers at

My spot in the line of Sunday morning shoppers at Smith’s supermarket in Albuquerque. Most of us wore masks; a few did not. I so hope we all stay healthy.

Sharing the fruits of the Earth in ABQ’s North V

Sharing the fruits of the Earth in ABQ’s North Valley.

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