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Another example of excellence in journalism! Peter Lipscomb, thank you for this brilliant historical account and all of the factual data!

Ron Shirley is the perfect man for the job at SFHS. The question is whether or not central office and the school board will ever properly fund the athletic departments. Back in the day, Superintendent Melendres gave half of the SFHS budget to Capital to open it's doors. This was ridiculous at the time because it meant that both schools were operating with half a budget. Since that time, the budgets have been cut further every year. When will our "leaders" wake up? Instead of fixing the problems, they create more and then run for city council. It has become a sad, vicious cycle that wears out coaches and kids

Here in Santa Fe we have had individuals that move from the school board to city council over the last several years. Now it seems that there is another one that wants to do the same. The problem is that these guys were instrumental in "not" helping the schools improve during their time there. In fact, all of them left the schools worse off than before their terms. Athletics has really suffered with these guys sticking their nose in everything from coaches firings to scheduling. Over the years the people at SFHS have been trying to turn on the lights, but there is not enough money in the athletic budget to keep them on. The persistent, hardworking coaches get fired and all the others just get fed up and leave. Do not vote for someone to join the city council if they were a detriment on the school board.

The lights are fine at SFHS. The problem is that the lights are on at 610 Alta Vista but nobody's home. The absolute best dropout prevention program is extra-curricular activities! Central office has not realized this since Eddie Ortiz passed away. Dr. Miller set up a perfect model for athletics and Ortiz kept it going. Since then it has been a disaster! It's like going into war with a pea shooter. The budget is a joke! Pay for coaches is a joke! Facility manitenance is a joke! Martin Lujan wants to run for city council? He is leaving SFPS much worse off than when he got there. He especially made messes with the athletic department. He and Donita Sena put athletics back 25 years along with Rendon. They never did anything but cut the budget and chase away very good coaches. They never did anything illegal, but it sure was a crime. The kids are suffering!

This column is always so great and especially today, reminding us of how much we owe those who came before us, who conntributed to the world we live in.

the elks need a coach like mike noonan.the st. mikes coach from 1969-1974.3 state championship appearances in 5 years.not because of his record,but because of his ability to exude his love and dedication for football to his players.i think he is alive and well,the ad. might want to contact him to see if he is interested,you never know.he may be an out of towner,but he would build a respectable football program at pojo.

the players dont understant that in any sport, the rewards of winning are truly great ,but so is the price.if these kids were committed to being successful you could give them second hand equipment and let them play in a cow pasture and they would still be successful.i think the players at pojo. are crybabies.they need to let these 18 guys go and go with these underclassmen to start building some kind of a program.nm. needs a different mercy rule.for st.mikes to be allowed to beat these guys by 80-8 is ridiculous.

Don't get me wrong, I adore navy but hope a new blue will emerge. A blue that would signify the blue that is in the icebergs that are melting. It would be grand if the people who pick our fashion colours would continue with an even greener conscience.

New Mexican Congressional delegation hits the TRIFECTA!  All 3 named to the top 22  CREW RELEASES THIRD ANNUAL MOST CORRUPT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REPORT   (18 -4 'publicon/Dem ) Dishonorable Mention: Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID) Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)  - But sexual excapades aren't included in teh defintion of 'corrupt.'

Ed- if you look at the press release, you will see there are NO governors or state official of either party. I was no more surprised that a list of "The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress" would no not contain the names of governors or state officials. Of course i don't expect a list of NFL All-Stars to include any NHL goalies.

"If Iglesias was not "pressured", no charges would have ever been filed against Aragon."   Tthat statement defies all logic. By all accounts, Iglesias was a loyal partisan Republican - otherwise Pajama Pete wouldn't have recommend him. He was & is highly ethical, patriotic, and dedicated to the legal profression and process. So dedicated in fact, he would refused to cave into pressure to prosecute unjustified &/or unwinnable 'voter fraud' cases and it cost him his job.

CREW sounds very nonpartisen. If Iglesias was not "pressured", no charges would have ever been filed against Aragon. And what about Democrats Vigil and Montoya, both prosecuted for corruption? What about Gov Bill's campaign contributions? There is really no comparison to the supposed actions of the cited politicians as compared to the actual corruption of the ones not mentioned.

He led a full life and even if his death was due to whiskey he lasted much longer than most. He did well.

This version of our Navajo leader turned my stomach. Of course, it was written with a clear bent in western-centric thinking---comparing the strength of a leader to how well he influenced the "public" or otherwise known as non-Dine', non-Indians (instead of focusing on what made him a leader of his people to begin with), and making sure his demise perpetuated the stereotype of a drunk indian. SF New Mexican, you should know better....

Here's another perspective:

http://www.lapahie.com/Manuelito.cfm

The John Schooley murder ballad actually is titled "The Crooked Path."

swt

It's probably a done deal.  What do the people of Moriarity think about having a race track and casino?  Has anybody asked them?    Mr. Govenor, how 'bout it?

Its amazing how far money goes in New Mexico - In Chicago or NYC $100K wouldn't even get you building permits.

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck... then I guess its politics as usual for $Bill.

Campaign donation limits.
Full disclosure of interlocking business entities.
Real time transparency.

“At all times and without exception, Governor Richardson makes decisions and acts only in the best interest of New Mexico. Contributions or support of any kind have no effect on decisions made by state agencies or the Governor’s Office.”

and I'm from Mars... Sure. Where is the FBI???

Thanks for the Article Santa Fe New Mexican... its about time.   Has Bill Richardson run a Background Investigation on Gerald Peters?  Many New Mexicans know of Gerald Peters actions since he arrived in New Mexico.  Does Federal and State Law Enforcement know of Gerald Peters background since he arrived in New Mexico?  I bet Bill Richardson did the monkey when the  Peters and Richardson relationship started.  Bill Richardson could careless who his buddies are as long as the CASH Flow keeps Flowing to feed Bill Richardson and his Ego Centric Motives.  New Mexicans to include the Media must question all transactions between Richardson and his Black Cloud Partners, Gerald  Peters and Paul Blanchard.  What is Paul Blanchard's role in Richardson's Presidential Campaign.  Is Paul Blanchard the main contact between Corporations and Individuals who have contracts with the State of New Mexico in regards to fund-raising for Richardson?  Has their been any Contractors and/or Individuals who been forced and/or obligated to contribute to Richardson's past and present Campaigns?  Let's not forget that Paul Blanchard sat on the Board of Finance During convicted Felon Robert Vigil's corrupt tenure as Treasure of our Great State.  As a matter of fact, Paul Blanchard approved all of Robert Vigils corrupt transactions during the Kick Back Scandal.  Street Walker Bill Richardson's sat on the same State Board of Finance with Blanchard.  Has Gerald Peters ever sat on the State Board of Finance.   Bill Richardson's "spoke person" is full of Horse Manure.  The spoke person may not know that his Boss Street Walker Richardson received hundreds of thousands from his Black Cloud buddies Blanchard and Peters.  Richardson's actions stink and smoke has covered all Rilchardsons, Blanchard and Peters actions.  Richardson had a choice, serve New Mexicans or serve Peters and Blanchard... Richardson's choice was to serve his Black Cloud buddies Peters and Blanchard. New Mexicans must demand that The DOT Project be turned over to a Federal Grand Jury for Investigation.   Maybe it is time for Ben Lujan to stand up for New Mexicans...  of course that will never happen.  Lastly, the $25.00 Crowd has and will continue to get in the shorts from Street Walker Richardson and his Black Cloud buddies Peters and Blanchard.  Money Talks and Horse Manure (the $25.00 Crowd) walks.   Eli Chavez, Progressive Independent

I really like the map with California as an island and all that New Mexico waterfront property.

"He also recommended establishing the port on the Gulf and blazing from there the new trail across Quivira to Santa Fe. That didn’t happen, probably because he far underestimated the distance between the two places."

So, it exists then? Please tell me where it is so I can get some gold bars from the trees. The US Dollar is crashing, and the only way to save my Dollars is to convert them to the Original Money.

Glad you credited that Virgil has been working in this enchanted environment.  Most of the stodgy AP releases only note him as a California grad student.  Also nice that's he's bumped his server capacity.  When the story broke, he was overwhelmed.

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/blog8158/66905.html

I was fortunate to be raised an anthropologist, among whom Dr Dozier's work was highly regarded. Whenever I get a chance to come home to NM, I try to stop by his corner of the Santa Clara churchyard.

Thanks for bringing the new biography to attention.

Ed Dozier was an exceptional man whose contributions are only now being fully recognized. He was ahead of his time, far ahead, in many respects.

It is never "too early" in New Mexico politics, however Javier does make a noteworthy point. Because of the several scenarios that can be played out over the next year or two, it is interesting to see Democrats on the forefront like Greg Solano and expressing interest in higher public office. 2008 is an important year for Democrats primarily because all seats in the legislature are up for grabs. At this point, it is Lt. Gov. Diane Denish who stands out for our next Governor.

Sure, but, as you so well put it:

Investing, from an investment advisor's point of view, is not about "morals", it is about bottom line, it is about maximum financial return based on investments that the client feels comfortable with.

Perhaps you're not comfortable operating on the wrong side of the law (or at least those laws;  you may be less fussy about, say, environmental or labor law).  But, according to what you say, someone who is comfortable with violating those laws should go right ahead and maximize his financial return ...

That would be illegal Paula.

Re:  investing is all about profit

Well, of course, but the term doesn't imply "profit at the expenditure of all other considerations."  You could make BIG bucks by investing your money in cocaine smuggling or trafficking in child pornography ...

from mine:

profit - noun.  advantage, benefit, gain

If money is the only benefit that you can conceive of ... have fun eating, drinking and breathing your money.

Any investment advisor who thinks it is his job or duty to dictate and impose his own personal brand of "morals" onto his clients portfolio has serious personality issues and is probably in the wrong business.

Precisely.  My previous investment advisor felt that the only goal of investment should be "maximum financial return."  When I discovered what I was investing in, I was appalled, but he didn't take my concerns seriously.  So I looked for an investment advisor whose values more closely aligned with mine, and ended up with an SRI-oriented firm.  I have never encountered SRI investment advisors who imposed their personal morals on the portfolio of a client who didn't share their views.

To Paul David.  From my dictionary...

investing :  noun.
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit.

Investing is all about profit Paul.  "Investing" for any other purpose is not investing, it is merely pleasuring oneself.

Investing, from an investment advisor's point of view, is not about "morals", it is about bottom line, it is about maximum financial return . . . 

That is your value system:  money is your highest priority.  Other people value other things, like air that you can breathe without getting sick, water that you can drink without getting sick, fair wages for all, etc. etc.  If your morality allows you to ignore those things in favor of $$$, that's all about you.

Derek , it is  marketplace  - the investor's choice - capitalism, not socialism or communism.  An adviser is just that and information to guide your investments is something you can take or leave.  

You can still make money on your investments and not provide financial support to organizations whose values you abhor.   The big problem is how the corporate octopuses are into everything.

It would appear that Mr. Barr is beginning to understand the absurdity of his original premise, i.e. that business investments can be held up to some centrally determined set of "socially responsible" standards. The idea is laughable. Investing, from an investment advisor's point of view, is not about "morals", it is about bottom line, it is about maximum financial return based on investments that the client feels comfortable with. Any investment advisor who thinks it is his job or duty to dictate and impose his own personal brand of "morals" onto his clients portfolio has serious personality issues and is probably in the wrong business.  I suspect that Mr. Barr, doesn't actually like the ideas or ideals of investing or Capitalism and, at heart, is much more comfortable with the "perfection" of Socialism or Communism. I sure wouldn't want him in charge of my investment portfolio.

As a socially responsible businessman, I weigh my career decisions based on the better good. By choosing companies that make an effort towards social responsibility, sustainability, and commitment to the less fortunate I earn less but sleep better. Each individual has to choose, not what is best for them, but what is best for their grandchildren. Change is best brought about by example. I cringe at investors that do no personal research on issues, cause and effect. Example: the relationship of ethanol from corn as an alternative fuel and the longterm social impact of food prices that are about do double as a result of this well intentioned but flawed politically correct policy. Architecture2030.org best exemplifies a practical longterm solution process, that the mainstream does not know of, let aloneembrace. I learned that as long as mankind tries to dominate the environment, rather than living as a part of it, we are not only not being responsible, we are destroying that which gives us life. Politicians will never create any solutions, only shortsighted "feel good" policy. The true solutions will only come form the largest businesses having an economic profit from being responsible by providing better products that socially responsible consumers want and investors reward the responsibility as a result of the profit. R. Warren Meddoff

Nice article Richard.

Keep in mind the era is now the "Safety of the Desert."

Hard JV assets, ie greenbelt, extra homeland securitized lands, recreation, wind, 4 legged stocks, optimum water projects (both use and water banking though non traditional now, will be the norm within 3 to 5 years.

Granted, the reasons and methods of investing in those are somewhat more direct, more rewarding and more creative than the traditional green norm.

Build it and they will come.

is richardson still acting as his own campaign mgr?  if so, could explain a lot, including the historically ineffective 'resume campaign'.....

too bad, he coulda been a contendah!

This regular column is always something to look forward to since it provides so much of the texture, warp and woof of intriguiing New Mexico. I'm glad the SFNM provides it and for the writer who writes it.

Sleeze and more Sleeze, and former Director of Peregrine Systems (a corrupt corporation) and now our Gov./CEO Bill Richardson of course would support Clinton and the Big Money Lobbyist who continue to line politicians pockets.  Question is, what is Paul Blanchard's role in Richardson's Campaign for President.  Red Flag, Red Flag.    Eli Chavez, Progressive Independent

Mexico, Washington, it's all the same. Sell  services needed by the taxpayers for personal gain.  Didn't Value Options, the  (frequently questioned ) mental health contractor for the state host the big fund raiser in ABQ?

These pole fences are still in use today between Truchas and Santa Barbara Canyon

m.clarke

Does our Gov./CEO and former Director of Peregrine Systems (a corrupt Corporation) Bill Richardson receive contributions from Organizations and Individuals who currently and/or in the past have held State Contracts with the State Board of Finance and/or the State Investment Counsel?  What role does Paul Blanchard play in Bill Richardson Presidential Campaign.  During the "Kick Back Scandal", Paul Blanchard was on the State Board of Finance and later removed and moved to the State Investment Counsel by Bill Richardson.  Who is the Individual responsible for fund raising in the Bill Richardson Campaign?  Eli Chavez, Progressive Independent    

No PC,...Sorry.  But I have to admit when I saw the Gov's campaign ad. I thought to myself, "That's no way to catch a chicken, son"

Don, can you do Foghorn Leghorn?

The Next Debate Question Comes from Mr. Elmer Fudd: 

"My question is diwected to Biw Wichardson.  My hobby is hunting wabbits.  To hunt wabbits, it is vewy vewy necessawy to cowy a vawiety of weapons.  Would I be wequired to have a cwiminal backwound check evewy time I wequest a new wifle?"

No one covers American politicians better than the Comedy Network.  The only folks more ignorant and incapable than our political hacks - are the dodos who vote them into office, again and again.

The reason state employees have donated so much to Richardson's campaign is to get him out of the governor's office.  I retired three years ago because of his micromanagement of state government.  He appointed all his cronies into important positions that they knew nothing about, making it impossible for real state employees to do their job. 

You're right Terrel, Mr. Potato Head and some masked Mexican wrestler were going to ask some questions at the debate but they were too busy dealing respectively with world hunger at the U.N. and recieving the Noble Peace Prize. Seeing the geeky questioners from YouTube made me think how computers, the internet and CNN are government plots for the retardation of America. Although I have vowed not to run again for public office, the so-called "debate" made me feel like running another campaign just to screw with people's heads; push the limits of lanuage and generally f[ ]-up our infantile electoral process.

You're right Terrel, Mr. Potato Head and some masked Mexican wrestler were going to ask some questions at the debate but they were too busy dealing respectively with world hunger at the U.N. and recieving the Noble Peace Prize. Seeing the geeky questioners from YouTube made me think how computers, the internet and CNN are government plots for the retardation of America. Although I have vowed not to run again for public office, the so-called "debate" made me feel like running another campaign just to screw with people's heads; push the limits of lanuage and generally []-up our infantile electoral process.

Icky Thump is my favorite new album! I just saw the White Stripes play in Toronto last week. They drew in quite a large, enthusiastic crowd. They show no signs of leaving us any time soon.

The Grand Tasting is already sold out (as of 11 AM on July 11).

The Spanish saying is literally closer to The splinter is like the stick it comes from. Which reminded me of Gary Snyders poem about axe handles being the model for their own replacement. http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/Gary-Snyder/7860