Alibi V.27 No.37 • Sept 13-19, 2018

A Date with the Senator

Martin Heinrich visits the State Fair

By August March

August March and Martin Heinrich enjoy the State Fair

Senator Martin Heinrich talks about education, renewable energy and frustration in Washington.

Best of Burque Restaurants 2018 voting phase is on!

Votes may be cast daily until September 26—so get crackin’!

The great day has come, the great day has come at last. The nominees are on the ballot and the polls are officially open for Best of Burque Restaurant, 2018 edition. Participants may vote daily until September 26. Yes, daily! Yes, this IS a popularity contest! (And may the most delicious contestants win.)

Whirlybirds and Proclamations

City Council met after Labor Day

By Carolyn Carlson

If one listened carefully at the City Council meeting you might have heard the buzz of about $5.2 million flying towards a new police department helicopter.

By Joshua Lee

Attorney General releases report revealing numerous Inspection of Public Records Act and Open Meetings Act violations allegedly perpetrated by UNM officials; CYFD announces grievance process for children to complain about abusers; both presidential candidates for the Navajo Nation have endorsed Michelle Lujan Grisham for governor.

Sept.,16 UNM will kick-start its season

By Shane Farias

Amidst a series of debatable decisions, the University of New Mexico looks to retain a respectable start and finish for each of the sports' programs. While there are many mentionable programs, the attention usually seems to rest on the lap of the UNM Men's Basketball Team, who have recently provided much-needed revenue for a struggling athletic department.

By Joshua Lee

Funny because senatorial noogies happen to someone else.

Art Inspires Art

The readers write about Bill Moore's poem, city priorities, poop and Democracy Dollars.

Sweet! Judy Blue Eyes

Judy Collins talks about a life in music

By August March

On the telephone with the legendary American songstress Judy Collins.

When Fusion Cuisine Grows Up

Poki Poblano Fusion serves original, tasty dishes in classy atmosphere

By Robin Babb

Poki Poblano has hit a lovely balance in this new restaurant: It not only has great food, but it also happens to be a very cool place to hang out.

“… And I say 102 Dalmatians is the best Glenn Close performance to date!”

The Wife

The family that writes together fights together in A-list acting display

By Devin D. O’Leary

They say that, “behind every great man there is a great woman.” That axiom gets taken apart like a Swiss watch and examined under the loupe in the high-class literary drama/handcrafted Oscar bait The Wife.

By Devin D. O'Leary

See the Gallup Film Festival, Hidden Figures, The Godfather or 12 Strong.

Space is the Place

“The First” On Hulu

By Devin D. O’Leary

"The First" is an occasionally stirring character drama thanks to its solid cast, but the whole thing remains resolutely earthbound when it should soar.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

Stand Up for What You Believe In

Comedian Hari Kondabolu brings truth, visibility to the stage

By Maggie Grimason

Comedian Hari Kondabolu's hyper nuanced art is like a time bomb. You might not realize why you're laughing until later.

Artist Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes brings an epic poem to life

A classic poem gets a theatrical treatment

By Maggie Grimason

Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes has adapted the epic poem Yo Soy Joaquin to the stage.

Found Objects

By Maggie Grimason

See Welcome to Retroland or alteredstates/alteredscapes; meet Caroline Fraser or Aram Han Sifuentes.

Friction and Time

SWOP and memory

By Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee returns to SWOP and slows down with Cat Piss Romulan.

Elon Musk tokes on The Joe Rogan Experience

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Tesla shares drop as Elon Musk tokes up and Canada legalizes recreational use.

Rebuilding the Narrative

White House collecting “negative” cannabis data

By Joshua Lee

White House forms a secret anti-cannabis committee to battle the increasingly positive view of cannabis taken by the majority of Americans.

The Rio Grande, south of Albuquerque, Summer 2018

Water, Water Everywhere

Cooperation yields fluid results

By Laura Paskus via NM Political Report

At their Aug. 22 meeting, New Mexico’s largest water utility agreed to sell water to the federal government to boost flows in the Rio Grande through the end of the year.

Setting a Course

Melanie Stansbury reps the next generation of N.M. leaders

By August March

A Democratic candidate for the N.M. House in District 28, Stansbury represents the best of the next generation of young politicos: educated, deeply experienced in governance and driven to find solutions for constituents who have tired of living in a state that’s ranked near the bottom of things.

By Joshua Lee

Straight-ticket voting is returning to ballots; Grisham is beating Pearce in polls; APS appeals Hawthorne closure.

By Joshua Lee

Funny because your local cops being replaced with the Illuminati's witches and warlocks happen to someone else.

17 Years After 9/11

A rememberance

By August March

On Sept. 11, 2001 a series of brutal terrorist actions, acts of war really, were perpetrated against the United States and its citizens by a faction of radicals hellbent on demonstrating their power and aegis over not only the United States, but the global political order as well.

A Taste of Home, Wherever You’re From

Los Ranchos Bakery has big city vibe with neighborhood charm

By Robin Babb

So often forgotten in the world of breakfast pastries, the scone is the effortless liaison between sweet and savory, and can work perfectly with eggs, or as a stand-in for a doughnut. The underlying base of Los Ranchos Bakery's scones is truly what carries the day—be they savory or sweet.

Chef Brent Moore at Pueblo Harvest

New things in store for the restaurant

By Robin Babb

What was once Pueblo Harvest Cafe & Bakery has undergone some changes this year, the biggest being a new Executive Chef in the kitchen: Brent Moore.

All Good News All the Time

By Robin Babb

There’s festivals, award-winning burgers and new places to get your favorite treats in this issue.

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

A committed opponent of medical marijuana access in Utah is engaging a multi-pronged offensive against Proposition 2, a statewide ballot initiative to legalize possession and use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients.

Madeline’s Madeline

Teenage girl is having an art attack in theatrical indie

By Devin D. O’Leary

We’re all actors, Madeline's Madeline seems to imply, acting as ourselves.

By Devin D. O'Leary

Throughout September the National Hispanic Cultural Center becomes the home to the free ¡Globalquerque! International Cinema Series; ¡Cinemagnifico! Latino Film Festival returns as well.

Sad Clown Time

“Kidding” on Showtime

By Devin D. O’Leary

Carrey’s muted performance and the more-depressive-than-manic scripts make our protagonist look less like a broken human being in need of salvation and more like a sad and naïve cartoon character.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

He Said Howdy, I said High

Mike Scheidt of YOB is ablaze about his art and his life

By August March

In conversation with Mike Scheidt of YOB.

Fall Into Some Music

A season full of nighttimes awaits

By August March

Let this coming fall be fly: here are some shows to get you there!

L to R: Ginger Dunnill, Nicholas Galanin, Merritt Johnson, and Sterlin Harjo. All artists who have shared their stories on Broken Boxes.

Authenticity on the Airwaves

Broken Boxes podcast amplifies unrepressed narratives

By Maggie Grimason

In her podcast, Ginger Dunnill carves out a platform for Indigenous artists, queer, gender non-conforming and women artists, and artists of color and those of “mixed/lost/stolen heritage.”

Gomez embroiders the stories of migrants over newspaper headlines

Stitch in Print

Kemely Gomez’ work shares authentic narratives of migration

By Maggie Grimason

Aún no Escrito (Unwritten), Kemely Gomez tackles the construction of the prevailing narratives surrounding immigration and gives them breadth, upends them or simply adds to them by embroidering real stories of migrants on top of those written and distributed in print media.

New shows premiere all over town

By Maggie Grimason

On the evening of Friday, Sept. 7, all over town new works are premiering on well-trodden stages. The diversity of opening night experiences that theater enthusiasts can choose from speaks to the abundance of local productions and talent that we have across the city.

Deconstructing Zozobra

Inside, outside and all around the mean marionette

By August March

Weekly Alibi takes a look at every New Mexican’s favorite burnt offering, Zozobra!

Councilors Benton and Davis pledge allegiance to the flag

Hope, Revitalization and Thanks

Council meets to strengthen city

By Carolyn Carlson

Several million dollars in hope is on its way to north Downtown after the Albuquerque City Council approved a project that will bring a chance for a better life to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

Summer is Almost Gone

After Labor Day, expect politics and more politics

By August March

The stakes are high this year, and after the customary barbecue picnics, you might want to spend some time perusing this or any other American newspaper—as well as your own particular county clerk’s office website—to find out your options and duties this November.

By Joshua Lee

Santa Fe Public Schools superintendent claims poor grades given to the district's schools by PED as response to taking the stand as a witness; Steve Pearce tells reporters his plans for CYFD; ABCWUA leases water to San Juan-Chama Project to keep Rio Grande flowing.

By Joshua Lee

Funny because being fired for recording your farts happens to someone else.

Diverse Views

The readers write about religion and Humpty Trumpty.

You’ve Got That Right!

It’s Showtime, Labor Day Edition

By August March

It’s the Labor Day Weekend and and you have a right to rock out and party at these fabulous shows!

Alibi music critic August March drops the needle on new local records by Oskar Petersen, Layla June and Javier Romero.

Worth the Wait

New Laguna Burger location proves as tasty as ever

By Hosho McCreesh

With their first in-town location opening last December, Laguna Burger has taken the I-40 road trip reluctance and instantly replaced it with nearby convenience—not to mention quality casual dining at prices that'll have mall chain franchises gulping and tugging at their collar.

In tough times, gifts of food offer great comfort

By Robin Babb

When there is an illness or a death in the family, voicemail boxes overflow with “What can I do to help?” Instead of asking, act by feeding them.

Three new joints open in Burque

By Robin Babb

A few new eating and drinking spots debuted in our city last week, and we’re stoked to try them all. Consider them a consolation prize to make up for the rapidly disappearing summer weather.

Far From the Tree

Documentary addresses the difficulty of “different” families

By Devin D. O’Leary

How do families deal with children who are very different from them? That’s the probing premise behind Rachel Dretzin’s honest and empathetic documentary Far From the Tree.

By Devin D. O'Leary

Check out the Pueblo Film Festival; Las Cruces International Film Festival submission deadline looms; there's a special screening featuring two “¡COLORES!” episodes; watch A Quiet Place but don't scream!

“Adventure Time” on Cartoon Network

"Adventure Time" concludes with a 44-minute series finale, titled “Come Along With Me."

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

Elements of Design

The thoughtful objects crafted by Danny Hart

By Maggie Grimason

While most known for his jewelry (shaped wood earrings of fine wood and metal, bangles with a multitude of planes smoothed onto their surface, necklaces with elegant splashes of color), Danny Hart makes a lot more than that—custom furniture and geometry-inspired lighting pieces, for example.

Marvel gets the band back together

By Desmond Fox

This Runaways installation, Find Your Way Home reads as an extended “getting the band back together” episode, but in those moments of trope, Rowell rediscovers what made the team special to begin with.

Found Objects

By Maggie Grimason

Join the Dig Giusewa team, stop in at the closing reception of The Good Life: Extended Nature, drop a piece of art and learn Rueda de Casino.

Lujan Grisham Talks the Talk

Steve Pearce doesn't say a thing

By Joshua Lee

Gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham supports legalization; US District Judge rules states' medical cannabis laws do not protect patients from employers with a no-drug policy; Alabama says it will crack down on CBD.

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

From genre pioneers Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong to iconic mainstream stereotypes like Fast Times’ burnout Jeff Spicoli, the double-edged sword of the loveable clown archetype is that it’s still difficult to be taken seriously as a cannabis industry professional.