Book stuff

In Memoriam: Our champion has passed!

May 14, 2019 15:29

Comic Books & Scrapbook Days

May 06, 2019 09:51

Little Bits Of Stupidity & Cool Packed In One Blog!

May 02, 2019 10:21

It Has Been A While!!!!!

April 30, 2019 11:27

School Library Month

April 25, 2019 14:17

Can You Get On A Plane With No ID?

April 23, 2019 10:41

Easter & Earth Day

April 21, 2019 11:23

The Mueller Report & We Are Screwed.

April 19, 2019 13:17

My Friend Pat Goes Home!

April 15, 2019 10:44

The Death Of Retail?

April 12, 2019 14:55

Listening To Us?

April 11, 2019 14:43

Are We Being Selective With Calling Out Biden?

April 08, 2019 09:41

How Can You Forget All Those Kids?

April 07, 2019 11:00

The Country Is Full. Is It Really?

April 06, 2019 10:56

Crazy Bill Douglas

April 04, 2019 10:16

Have We Gone Too Far????????

April 03, 2019 10:47

No Pulitzers Really?

April 02, 2019 10:49

The Dumbest Person In The Cabinet?

March 28, 2019 10:08

Crayons & Pencils, Oh My!

March 27, 2019 14:24

Visit The HSNM In Albuquerque For Great Books

March 26, 2019 12:42

The Trouble Is Just Beginning!

March 25, 2019 11:50

Tone from the White House

March 20, 2019 15:58

Trump Bashing McCain

March 18, 2019 09:36

Some Stupid Things That Make You Wonder

March 13, 2019 11:30

National Freedom of Information Day – March 16

March 11, 2019 11:01

National Proofreading & Write Your Own Story Days

March 10, 2019 13:12

National Crab Meat Day – March 9

March 09, 2019 15:27

Calling Or Making Up Names?

March 07, 2019 14:08

Women Not Good Enough for the White House?

March 06, 2019 09:30

What’s New Now?

March 04, 2019 09:29

Reading is important!

February 28, 2019 16:44

Shady deals at best!

February 27, 2019 13:39

Traditional Hispanic Art exhibit opens

February 26, 2019 13:03

Promoting Reading ...

February 24, 2019 14:02

Did someone forget that SNL is a tv comedy show?

February 19, 2019 13:00

A Nobel Prize .. You Gotta Be Kidding!

February 18, 2019 10:34

We're All Being Screwed by the Wall!

February 17, 2019 10:30

It's an emergency or is it fake?

February 15, 2019 11:09

I Choose to Live in the Boonies

February 13, 2019 10:29

They Are All Crooks – Lock 'Em Up

February 09, 2019 11:20

They Really Are Crooks - Stealing Us Blind!

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Seeing a Doctor When You Need One is a Problem!

February 08, 2019 09:19

Sometimes Health Insurance Doesn't Cover Anything

February 06, 2019 09:49

$11B vs. $5.7B and Other Fuzzy Math

January 31, 2019 15:50

Just when we thought it couldn't get any dumber!

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The Dumbest Thing I Have Heard Today!

January 30, 2019 09:32

And now they want to put even more guns in the schools …. really!

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Two New Mexico Supreme Court Judges/Balloonists

January 28, 2019 09:52

Kool news… and hot air!

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Wilbur Ross & Let Them Eat Cake

January 25, 2019 09:24

Many in the WH totally insensitive to average American citizen

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Dumb, dumber, and even more dumb!

January 21, 2019 13:07

Now this is truly dumb … and it comes from on high!
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Mourning a Loss and Celebrating a New Vision

January 21, 2019 12:54

Å terrible loss and a new start

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36,000 IRS Government Employees Recalled – Really?

January 18, 2019 15:02

Recalling Employees and Then Not Paying Them

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Larry Greenly

January 17, 2019 13:44

Long-time Southwest Writers Official Retires!

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Who is Ben Watson?

January 15, 2019 13:26

A Mystery Person Has Shown Up!

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Sue the Government!

January 14, 2019 10:16

Since We Can't Negotiate a Solution, Maybe People Need To Sue!

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Dumb Things Seem to Come in Bunches!

January 13, 2019 15:27

Man, People Can be Dumb!

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Bullies

January 11, 2019 16:51

All this hatred and bullying must stop!

Annoyed to Say the Least!

January 08, 2019 10:32

Let Me Know You Got It!

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Holiday Sales & Other Strange Stuff

January 07, 2019 12:07

A Sale for MLK Day & Other Really Bizarre Stuff

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They Are Swimming in Money and the Rest of the Country Suffers!

January 06, 2019 10:33

White House Has Gone Crazy!

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Gov't Shutdown Hurts Everyone!

January 05, 2019 09:39

Our "Paid" Officials in Washington Have Not Thought Things Out Clearly…The Wall Is Not Gonna Fix Anything!

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What I Am Tired Of in 2019!

January 04, 2019 10:42

Let's Stop Treating Us Like We Are Stupid and Tell Us The Truth!

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Snow Event That Almost Didn't Happen

January 03, 2019 10:30

The Day the Snow Hole Took Over!

Happy New Year!

January 01, 2019 13:40

Happy New Year!

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Year End Stuff

December 31, 2018 12:45

It's time to say good-bye to 2018!

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Resolutions & CenturyLink

December 28, 2018 11:17

Very quiet day… but not planned!

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Jury Duty X

December 27, 2018 09:57

I want a Snow Day!!

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2018 16:10

Jury Duty XIV & Christmas Eve Posole

December 24, 2018 12:19

Time to really celebrate Christmas … with a bowl of posole

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The Shutdown & The Dummies Who Did It

December 24, 2018 11:43

Washington is Shut-Down…or Is It?

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Jury Duty XIII & Some Fun Stuff

December 22, 2018 10:29

Now it's time to celebrate some fun stuff!

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Jury Duty XII & More On The Bah Humbug Money Grubbers!

December 22, 2018 10:12

… and they still have their grubby hands out!

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Jury Duty XI & Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

December 20, 2018 09:48

No Jury Duty Today So It's Time for an Ugly Christmas Item! Whipee!

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Jury Duty X & Money-grubber Stuff

December 19, 2018 10:38

I'm tired of everyone asking for money!

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Jury Duty IX & Xmas is Back On!

December 18, 2018 15:18

Christmas is back on and other stuff!

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Jury Duty VIII & Gift Ideas

December 17, 2018 15:30

Gift ideas for the last week before Christmas

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Jury Duty VII & Stuff

December 16, 2018 15:15

There are still some great gifts out there . . and here are a few

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Jury Duty VI & Solicitations

December 14, 2018 15:10

All these groups asking for money — do they really know who they are asking or have they just blanketed the world with their solicitations?

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Jury Duty V & New Mexico True Holiday Gift Guide

December 12, 2018 11:55

Bah Humbug on the New Mexico True Holiday Gift Guide

Jury Duty IV & A Sad Road Trip

December 11, 2018 15:07

No Jury Duty So We Took A Roadtrip to Buckhorn Tavern

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Jury Duty III

December 09, 2018 13:20

Part III of Jury Duty!

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Jury Duty, Part II

December 06, 2018 09:23

Part II of Jury Duty Starts Today!

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Jury Duty Takes Planning

December 05, 2018 10:17

Jury Duty Adds Complications, But It Is My Duty!

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ABQ's Old Town Holiday Stroll

December 03, 2018 13:59

Holiday Crawl In ABQ's Old Town

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Time to curl up with a great book!

December 02, 2018 10:01

How appropriate that December is Read A New Book Month!

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It Really is Gross ...

December 01, 2018 09:19

It's disgusting and gross … and it is all on display just for you!

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What's happened to the Red Cups?

November 30, 2018 09:10

Where o' where have all the little red cups gone?

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Car accident tries to ruin the holiday spirit

November 27, 2018 13:53

The great car accident that upset the whole day!

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Happy Thanksgiving & Small Business Saturday

November 22, 2018 10:55

It's time to give thanks….

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Awards Banquet for Books -- A Huge Success!

November 17, 2018 16:08

Gala Book Night: Biggest Book Event of the Year!

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Largest Book Ever Published in New Mexico!??

November 15, 2018 09:45

We Can All Learn From Our Past: Spend a few minutes with a really good historian this Saturday!

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The News is Filled with So Many Stupid Things...

November 13, 2018 12:23

The news is making me sick…

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Shootings and Fires

November 12, 2018 09:14

Tragedies are all around us this season

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Shopping in the Snow? Absolutely!

November 10, 2018 14:24

Good time to shop … even if it might snow!

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It Got Awful Quiet All of a Sudden...

November 08, 2018 13:36

The crazy season is over; we are free of all the political ads!

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Holiday shopping--It's Up, Up & Away!

November 06, 2018 14:19

Get a head start on your holiday shopping!

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Check out these events featuring a great local author!

November 04, 2018 12:33

Books by Local Authors are the Best!

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Who is a citizen?

October 31, 2018 09:32

Upheaval on the horizon … who is a citizen and who isn't?

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Spooky stuff...

October 29, 2018 16:57

Halloween is coming, halloween is coming!

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Books and political ads...!

October 28, 2018 13:31

Sad news in the book world and the explosion of horrible political ads.

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Last Place Once Again!

October 23, 2018 10:25

We did it again; we are in last place!

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I’M SAD ABOUT SEARS

October 19, 2018 11:37

It is very sad to hear the news from SEARS!

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Drones and other flying objects

October 18, 2018 15:35

It coulda all come crashing down at Balloon Fiesta . . .
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Updates: UNM Fiasco and Public Records

October 17, 2018 09:30

It's time to update what is happening at UNM about their misuse of money and the status of Public Records issues.

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Dirty Little Liars

October 15, 2018 11:00

UNM Kills Soccer and all its supporters.

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Balloons, Books & Other Fall Activities!

October 11, 2018 14:51

I Love the fall — there are so many great things to do, like balloon shows, book awards, and loads of other things!

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Balloon Fiesta Shorts

October 08, 2018 11:57

Balloon Fiesta is always fun every year, even if you have to get up at 4am.

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The world is going crazy!

October 01, 2018 09:57

We are so screwed… and other crazy things!

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A Stupid Resolution

September 25, 2018 13:29

Another case of stupidity rules!

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Black Lives Maybe Don’t Matter As Much?

September 19, 2018 14:37

Black Lives Maybe Don’t Matter As Much?

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Sunspots and a Bunch of Stupid Things

September 16, 2018 15:19

Strange Things Have Been Going On!! Sunspot and a whole bunch more…

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UNM is going wild again!

September 08, 2018 09:32

First, UNM has a deficit of several million dollars and now the Basketball Coach wants loads more money to renovate the luxury boxes at the Pit?

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Fear!?!?!?!

September 06, 2018 09:09

It's anybody's guess as to what is going on in Washington.

National Read A Book Day – September 6

September 05, 2018 09:08

It's a great day to grab a book . . . any book!

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Make America Great Again?

September 04, 2018 10:55

Exactly when was it that America stopped being great?

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We Did It Again & Labor Day

September 04, 2018 10:17

NM Made Another List!

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Make America Great Again?

September 03, 2018 10:20

Make great? or give Respect?

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The New Monster Book! Don Bullis Speaks.

August 31, 2018 09:32

Our biggest book ever!

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Bad Searches? Well Do Something Good!

August 29, 2018 10:22

If you don't like the way Google shows you in searches do something about it!

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Offensive

August 28, 2018 10:39

Trump Very Offensive to Military Hero

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The Parade Nonsense

August 17, 2018 10:16

Is this the height of waste and stupidity?

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Stupid!!

August 15, 2018 14:33

I just cannot imagine sitting next to this in the middle seat! Can you?

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The Kiss Of Death?

August 15, 2018 10:27

Judging people's character!!??

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Two More Meal Kits

August 09, 2018 16:50

Dinner in a Box. Who Woulda Guessed How Good It Is?

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The Great Xerox Disaster

August 03, 2018 09:46

Looks like customer service and retention are a thing of the past!

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We Are #1 Again!

August 01, 2018 09:42

New Mexico is so proud to be #1 again!

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WOW! No knowledge or caring!

July 29, 2018 13:54

Whole generation lacks understanding of history!

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Tired of the Lies!

July 28, 2018 12:09

Politicians telling lies is so tiring!

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Another Kit

July 23, 2018 10:49

A great dinner idea and a great book — check these out!

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Stupid is Getting Out of Hand!

July 21, 2018 09:41

Stupidity Seems to Grow like a Fungus! It is everywhere and no one knows how to get rid of it!

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So Much For Being Award-Winning & Not Arrested!

July 19, 2018 16:52

UNM Regents Kill Sports That Work in Favor of Losers!

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You Can’t Make This Up!

July 19, 2018 10:43

This sounds like a great pr move — they may not recover from this one!

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Albuquerque at top of list once again!

July 17, 2018 15:56

Albuquerque is #1 Again This Year!

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Newest Trend - Meal Kits

July 15, 2018 14:26

The newest idea in the kitchen — a meal kit! Actually a pretty neat idea!

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UNM: Highest Car Thefts in Country

July 11, 2018 09:44

Once again NM ranks highest: This Time in Car Thefts on a College Campus

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Lavender In The Village

July 09, 2018 10:44

Great Book Selling Event at Lavender in the Village

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Lavender in the Village this weekend!

July 05, 2018 22:26

Lavender In The Village – this Saturday!

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Happy July 4th

July 04, 2018 13:55

We are all thankful for our independence … so let's celebrate accordingly!

No Flags – really?

July 03, 2018 09:55

Who gave the order to stop lowering the flag as a sign of respect? Was it the Prez?

Prayers & Support for Capital Gazette Family!

July 01, 2018 13:32

Sending our Prayers to the Capital Gazette family and victims

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New Mexico is 50 out of 50!

June 28, 2018 14:15

Once again, New Mexico is at the bottom of the list! No surprise.

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The Party Is Now Over

June 27, 2018 16:28

The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair has closed its doors after 57 years. Sad!

Who Do You Believe?

June 27, 2018 10:00

It's not that we are all gullible, but we do want to believe in something…

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The Keebler Elf Is In “Big” Trouble!

June 18, 2018 09:25

The White House is Just Making a Big Mess of it all!
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The Last New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair

June 17, 2018 10:17

The 57th and Final NM Arts & Crafts Show Coming — Make sure you get there before it closes!

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Scratch Your Head: Rent To High!

June 15, 2018 14:40

The world is out of sorts: rent through the roof

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Stuff: Crazy, Stupid, and Just Insane!

June 10, 2018 11:11

Catching Up on the Good and the Bad!

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Do You Remember………

June 03, 2018 10:22

What ever happened to civility and manners?

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Stuff – One Good and Two Eye Opening

May 31, 2018 11:43

This Week's Wrap-up Certainly Eye Opening!

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Ellicott City Again

May 29, 2018 14:08

Terrible Flooding in Maryland — Our Prayers to all affected.

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Honoring our Veterans

May 27, 2018 22:07

Thank you for defending our country and our freedoms.

You Have Already Lost Most of Your Privacy and now this ...

May 24, 2018 13:44

You lose more and more control over your privacy everyday. And now this . . .

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Spanish In Montana & Spanish Market in Gallup

May 23, 2018 14:32

I guess we have lost our minds in the country — we are now losing our freedom of speech!

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News Update: Something is Really Wrong Here!

May 21, 2018 09:48

Another week and another tragedy. But something is seriously wrong in our land!

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National Biographer’s Day – May 16!

May 15, 2018 16:50

Read About Someone Interesting

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Let’s Start The Week Off Stupid

May 14, 2018 14:47

Here is a really stupid way to take care of a problem — no brainer!

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A Disaster of a Banquet

May 13, 2018 12:58

What a Royal Screw-up!

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May the 4th Be With You!

May 04, 2018 12:16

It's Star Wars Time Again

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Alamogordo & the HSNM Conference

May 02, 2018 12:15

Congrats to all the Winners at the NM History Conference!

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National Columnists’ Day

April 18, 2018 14:43

Have you read something fun or interesting lately? Thank a columnist!

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15 Local Authors Participate in Rotary Fundraiser

April 16, 2018 11:44

15 Local Authors Participate in Rotary Fundraiser

[Local author Vaunda Nelson and 14 other local authors helped raise some money for the Rio Rancho Rotary literacy program.]

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WIND! Don't you just love it?

April 14, 2018 11:34

Don't you just love the wind!!!

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Bookmobiles & Library Workers

April 09, 2018 11:52

Celebrating some of the best parts of our local libraries

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A Good Time Was Had By All

April 05, 2018 14:24

It was a giant party at Bookworks last night!

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International Children’s Book Day!

April 03, 2018 10:34

Celebrate Books for Children!

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Happy Easter, Passover, April Fool’s Day, & Spring! Something for everyone to celebrate!

April 01, 2018 13:24

Something for everyone …. April Fool's, Easter, Passover, and even Spring!

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National Pencil Day, March 30

March 29, 2018 11:47

On your mark; get set; go get your pencils!

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Let's Step Up & Support Bookworks April 4

March 27, 2018 10:25

Let's all come out and support one of our local bookstores!

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Children’s Picture Book Day

March 24, 2018 13:09

Celebrate a book with a child

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Crook with hand in money pot

March 22, 2018 15:14

Public Defenders office hires crook and puts him near the money pot!

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Evidently!

March 18, 2018 11:02

How you handle the evidence is very important to telling your story.

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Happy St. Pat’s Day!!!!!!

March 16, 2018 15:32

Happy St. Pat’s Day!!!!!! You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate!

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National Freedom of Information Day

March 16, 2018 14:20

Government agencies are required to allow citizens to have access to public records. But many do not …

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Rex Fired – Is This Normal?

March 14, 2018 13:36

The door at the White House is not just revolving, it is spinning . . . out of control!

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Write Your Own Story-Genealogy Weekend & Eggs/Books in Your Basket

March 13, 2018 11:24

Spring is great time to clear our desks and our heads!

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Nation Crab Meat Day~!!!!

March 10, 2018 16:34

OMG — It's crab meat day! This is special — you gotta get some!

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International Women’s Day!!

March 09, 2018 09:34

We Must Treat Everyone Equally — Men & Women

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Doing the Right Thing

March 08, 2018 09:49

Doing the Right Thing is Always the Right Thing!

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National Proofreading Day – March 8

March 06, 2018 10:13

Did you take the time to proof it?

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Al-Quds in America

March 02, 2018 10:18

A diamond in the rough — check out this fabulous restaurant!

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National Read Across America Day – March 2 - & A Deal!!!!!

February 28, 2018 12:12

Remember to Read to Your Kids Everyday. Their Future Depends on It!

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Being creative is a good thing until it is not!

February 27, 2018 09:32

Being creative and thinking outside the box are good things in my mind, but here is one good one and one bad one!

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What a crazy world we live in!

February 26, 2018 12:42

There are some crazy ideas floating around there! Let's see… teachers with AR-14s, $30M Military parades to make our President happy. Just how stupid are we expected to be?

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Support Our Kids

February 21, 2018 16:33

It is time we all stood up and supported the children of America!

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North Valley – 3 Times is a Charm!

February 19, 2018 11:01

We had a jam-packed weekend of book talks and signings — restores one's faith in the importance of book!

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This Is the Stupidest Thing I Have Heard Today!

February 16, 2018 09:50

State official refuses to allow a background check? What gives?

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More Than Sad! Acts of Terror and Kindness

February 15, 2018 10:41

We Must Do Something About All This Insanity!

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What A Jerk! or Should I Say Jerks!

February 11, 2018 12:51

Just when I thought there was just one, then I remembered that it is plural "jerks"!

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Esther Martinez & Language

February 10, 2018 15:12

Honoring traditions… honoring storytellers!

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Signs? Really?

February 08, 2018 13:00

Signs are supposed to be good things that help people . . . but here is an example of "BAD" signs.

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Library Lover’s Month

February 06, 2018 13:59

Libraries are the backbone of every community!

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The Ads!

February 05, 2018 10:17

The Game was a nail-bitter no matter who you may have rooted for. But the ads were very different this year!

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Infrastructure

February 03, 2018 12:46

Our society is not very good at maintenance, especially when it comes to infrastructure!

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Really stupid stuff: straws and flamethrowers!

February 01, 2018 11:32

More stupid stuff than you can shake a stick at!

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Good, Bad & Ugly!

January 28, 2018 14:47

We all see the good, bad and ugly almost everyday — but usually not all three in the same day!

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Crazy Way to Deal with Good Customers & Those Damn Robo Calls

January 27, 2018 12:08

There are some crazy things going on out there!

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Too Old For Jeans!!?????!!!!!!!!

January 23, 2018 11:25

Now this is a shocker!

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Book Competitions & Other Good Stuff!

January 21, 2018 11:59

And may the best books win . . .

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Poop and Other Crazy Stories!!!!

January 19, 2018 11:14

What a pile of *****!

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So This Happened and Heads May Explode

January 16, 2018 10:12

This is so interesting and it may make heads explode in Santa Fe!

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There's Plenty of Stupid Out There!

January 15, 2018 13:06

There seems to be an extra dosage of stupid running around out there!

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Three Really Stupid Things!

January 12, 2018 12:29

People can be so stupid sometimes! You even have to tell them not to hurt themselves.

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Ross Van Dusen All Month

January 09, 2018 11:52

The Typo Defense and Book Awards

January 09, 2018 11:29

Chocolate Milk Surprise!

January 05, 2018 16:50

My weekly fix . . .

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Happy New Year!!

January 01, 2018 10:36

Happy New Year and Let's Get Organized!

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Did 2017 Have Some Good Things?

December 29, 2017 10:30

Let's try and remember the good things from this year!

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Was 2017 A Mess?

December 22, 2017 10:26

2017 What a total mess! Can we have a do-over? Read More…

Bunch of Holiday Stuff

December 20, 2017 10:19

I love ugly sweaters! Read More…

Incorrect News Story and Elf Snot!!!!!

December 18, 2017 12:35

Fake News and Crazy Gift Ideas! Read More…

12 Days of Christmas Sweaters on Jimmy Fallon

December 18, 2017 12:28

The Greatest Seasonal Gifts!

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Last Minute Idea for the PERSON WHO HAS ALMOST EVERYTHING!

December 17, 2017 12:23

What should you buy the person who has everything?

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One For The Holidays!

December 08, 2017 16:23

'Tis the season! Read More…

FRIDAY!!! A GIFT FOR BOOK PEOPLE!

December 07, 2017 09:17

It's time for book lovers to get in the holiday spirit!
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Don’t Get Shot!!!

December 03, 2017 13:22

Something is very wrong when a wounded police officer can't even get his bills paid. SAD. Why is this happening?

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I Will Miss The Sign

November 30, 2017 16:21

Change is the sign of the times, but this one hurts!

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This Is SOOOOO Wrong!

November 29, 2017 22:43

Something is really wrong with this one!

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Black Friday

November 25, 2017 10:36

There should be a shopping day for people who hate Black Friday.

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Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017 11:11

Thank you! Read More…

Told You So! And Other Stuff

November 20, 2017 12:52

We all should have known this was going to happen!

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The Best Books in New Mexico & Arizona

November 17, 2017 11:40

And the winners are …. !

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Los Ranchos Village Vision Magazine

November 16, 2017 09:37

What a great way for a community to support its local residents and efforts to encourage reading!

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Small Businesses

November 15, 2017 11:17

It's right around the corner.
Celebrate your community with the small businesses that make it special. Read More…

The Day After

November 13, 2017 15:30

I am brutally honest about everything and fairs are no exception. Read More…

What Could Possibly Go Wrong With This Idea?

November 13, 2017 09:35

Putting naked pics on Facebook — what a stupid idea! Read More…

Black Friday Really?

November 12, 2017 13:26

Thought Black Friday was just one day! Now I see it everyday!
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A Weekend Full of Books!

November 11, 2017 13:04

Get a great book this weekend and slow down and give it a read!

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Put On Your Calendar - the 4th Annual Balloon Museum Fair!

November 04, 2017 15:32

Holidays season brings lots of book fairs and arts & crafts shows

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Entitled Government Agencies

November 03, 2017 15:24

Government agencies in New Mexico feel they can do whatever they want because to enforce IPRA takes a huge effort and very few people are going to do that.

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Be Safe Out There!

November 02, 2017 12:58

Somebody has to do something about this! You can’t even go to Walmart anymore! Wednesday night’s shooting in a Walmart near Denver is the latest of avoidable tragedies.

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Reading In November!

November 01, 2017 15:50

November is perfect for reading!

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Happy HALLOWEEN!!!!!

October 31, 2017 12:13

Happy HALLOWEEN!!!!!

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Amazon IN YOUR HOUSE? Are You That Dumb?

October 26, 2017 10:12

How stupid does Amazon think we are?

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Jeff Flake & What Have We Gotten Into?

October 26, 2017 10:04

Our leader is spending time with really stupid name-calling and not helping to pass things we need passed to run the government.

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Art Brennan

October 25, 2017 10:13

In Memoriam: Art Brennan (1950-2017)

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Lies, PR, & Judgments

October 21, 2017 09:44

White House shows bad taste and disrespect to military and all Americans.

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NEW vs SAME OLD

October 20, 2017 09:25

The shiny new thing versus the old reliable one

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Niger

October 19, 2017 10:21

Niger and the death of four servicemen; something is wrong at the White House.

Five Really Important Events

October 16, 2017 11:02

Freedom of Speech is so important in this day of government-sponsored fake news and alternate facts to read.

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Little Free Library in Los Ranchos

October 16, 2017 10:36

The Village of Los Ranchos Gets its First Little Free Library

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46th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

October 15, 2017 13:25

The party is over! Now back to the real world . . .

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The 2017 Rounders Award

October 13, 2017 16:02

New Mexico Department of Agriculture honors those who live, promote and articulate the western way of life.

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Stupid Stuff

October 10, 2017 14:26

We are a country filled with stupid people and morons!

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The Balloons Are Here!

October 07, 2017 10:09

It's a wonderful time of the year — roasted chiles, cool mornings, and hot air balloons. Our crew had a fabulous time this morning — we were there in spirit this am.

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A Real TV Star!

October 05, 2017 11:55

Had loads of fun at free public screening of Nasario Garcia Remembers the Rio Puerco which will air on PBS next week.

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Reflection on a lot of stuff

October 03, 2017 16:05

We are tolerating more and more bad customer service….. why?

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What Have We Become?

October 02, 2017 22:32

All victims of violence are in our prayers.

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A Big Week For Nasario Garcia

October 01, 2017 12:10

Come visit with a movie star! Santa Fe author featured in PBS documentary at free screening in ABQ and SF

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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

October 01, 2017 11:57

It is really fun when you find a great book!

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Flu Shots – Don’t Get Sick!

September 30, 2017 10:18

Flu season is fast approaching. Are you ready?

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Money is the Root of Many Evils!!!!!!

September 29, 2017 15:42

Scandals abound in government these days at all levels; they just piss our money down the drain!

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Walmart Employees in your HOUSE!!!!!

September 27, 2017 09:18

Something doesn't sound right in having Walmart employees in your house delivering stuff. And when you are not home. Just saying!

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National Comic Book Day & Diary Day

September 26, 2017 09:57

Help a kid learn to read and have fun doing it! Celebrate National Comic Book Day!

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The UNM Press Warehouse – FINALLY!

August 01, 2017 09:35

UNM Officials Make 1st Visit to UNM Press Warehouse Before Making Massive Changes — Optics are bad!

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White House Sets Terrible Example!

July 31, 2017 12:49

I wouldn't want to even buy a used car from Anthony Scaramucci! Such a bad example for our kids.

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Update on UNM Press & Warehousegate

July 28, 2017 10:14

Things at UNM are getting worse. The news story about the UNM Press warehouse confirms they are going in the wrong direction!

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TriCore -- Really? Congrats to Slim Randles (sorry that I put both these in the same headline!)

July 27, 2017 15:17

TriCore Bad! Slim Randles Good!

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UNM: One Bad Decision After Another!

July 26, 2017 14:53

University of New Mexico is piling one bad decision on top of another and now they should be whipped with an ugly stick!

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Hot Weekend!!!

July 18, 2017 09:59

Hot Weekend — Friends and books! What a great combination.

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Best TV Commercial Ever?

July 14, 2017 15:21

Best TV Commercial Ever?

I have a candidate for the best ad that was ever made. Tell me what you think.

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Poop & Snowflakes—Hot & Cold!

July 09, 2017 13:23

Things sure are changing around here . . . and even faster than normal!

UNM Press—What To Do While Staying Cool

July 07, 2017 10:10

Up in arms over the demolishment of the University of New Mexico Press, an important part of NM life since 1929!

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Think Lavender – July 15!

July 06, 2017 16:03

Come out and have some fun next weekend at the annual Lavender in the Village festival on Sat. July 15

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Special Fundraiser for the Carrillos

July 05, 2017 10:26

Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe holds special show and sale of works by Charlie and Debbie Carrillo. Effort to support their medical expenses from a recent terrible auto accident!

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Secret Ballots & Local Retailers

July 04, 2017 10:06

Trump wants personal information from secret ballots. Don't Trust Him to Keep My Info Safe!

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Happy 4th!

July 03, 2017 09:41

Make America CIVIL Again!
It starts at the top.

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Odds & Ends – Some Very Odd!

June 29, 2017 12:03

It is almost time to celebrate

The fourth of July is just around the corner! Let's celebrate by honoring all that makes this country great!

Do You Want to Know?

June 27, 2017 13:45

UNM Press and Albuquerque in trouble — reorganization and car theft!

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New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair – Stay Cool Inside!

June 20, 2017 11:06

It's awful hot out there! Seek shelter where it is cool — come check out some books and some great art!

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Besides Great Art………..

June 15, 2017 16:59

Come to the Sacred Heart Spanish Market THIS WEEKEND in Gallup — see great art and attend a workshop on publishing your book!

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Stupid Odds & Ends!

June 13, 2017 14:00

The world is filled with stupid people in positions of power or as gatekeepers!

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National Higher Education Day – June 6

June 08, 2017 11:28

Higher Ed Day is supposed to be a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our colleges and universities. In New Mexico, all we get is the absolute failure of these institutions!

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Website With No Contact Info – Why?

June 06, 2017 10:16

Many people make great websites and then make it hard for folks to contact them. BAD!

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Fly Fishin’!

June 05, 2017 13:08

It is always exciting for a publisher to announce new titles. So, we are pleased to announce the release of Slim Randles' new book "THE FLY FISHERMAN'S BUCKET LIST."

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International Children’s Day - June 1

June 01, 2017 09:52

Hundreds of events are set to take place across the globe to celebrate childhood and get people talking about the issues affecting children at the moment – and how to solve them.

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A New Week and Updates

May 31, 2017 16:49

If one breaks the law one usually goes to jail, especially if one fraudulently misused taxpayer money to the tune of $75,000. Golf trips by UNM employees on the public's dime is wrong. Not to mention the fraud that they perpetrated by saying is was a basketball tournament in Ireland. Bad. Very Bad!

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El Rito Library, Santa Fe Library Shirts, and Nick Herrera

May 28, 2017 13:28

There are lots of ways to begin a fabulous 3-day Memorial Day weekend. One of the best ways is to go and support an organization that is at the heart of a community — the library! In this case the Library at El Rito and two of its most well-known residents artist Nicholas Herrera and photographer David Michael Kennedy. We all need to get out there and support those groups and organizations that bind our communities together!

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There is a God! UPDATE

May 26, 2017 09:43

The UNM Golfgate moves into high gear! When will these people learn that you don't screw with peoples money?

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Changing the pace – drive to El Rito Saturday!

May 25, 2017 10:48

It is time for a break in the routine … and El Rito Library has the perfect change-up. A Fundraiser pancake breakfast and a raffle with a fabulous Altar by Nicholas Herrera. You gotta see it. And you gotta buy a raffle ticket. Do it now before it is too late!

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UNM Makes Me SICK!

May 24, 2017 11:22

It usually takes a lot to make me sick! But UNM is gutting the entire UNM Press operation but is safe-guarding the sports program even when they break the law. Oh my . . . !

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The Future of Books

May 23, 2017 09:58

Book sales are off! Number of book stores is down. Money for libraries is non-existent! Oh, my. What are we gonna do?

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Special Offer!!!!!!!

May 22, 2017 15:32

Everyone loves a special offer! Here is three just for our readers. Special prices for a couple brand new books.
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Steel Bender Brewyard

May 19, 2017 13:37

Green chile is the best! And when you can have it in burgers and other good food items, all the better. You need to check out a new location called the Steel Bender Brewyard. It's the bomb!

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The Search For New

May 17, 2017 09:44

We all like new things! Don't fool yourself, new is fun and exciting. Even people set in their ways want new.

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You’re Fired – Really?

May 16, 2017 10:24

What has happened to common courtesy and civility?

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The Southside Santa Fe Library Celebration

May 15, 2017 10:34

I remember when the Southside Library in Santa Fe opened 10 years ago. I will confess, I went there to see the huge and wonderful sculpture that hangs in the front. I have been there many times since and it is a great addition to the community and to the Santa Fe Library collection. There is a celebration of the Library on May 20 and a kick-off of the popular Summer Reading Program.

Instead of me trying to reform the words, my friend Pat Hodapp has said it all in her Press Release about the event. Read it! Also, we have the two pieces of art from Ricardo Caté. At the moment he is one of my favorite artists for his humor. He is also very Santa Fe.

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National Teacher Appreciation Day

May 10, 2017 11:19

Teachers have one of the most important jobs for the future of our country. However, they are not paid enough. But most people are willing to pile on the money for our celebrity and sports "heroes." We need to change this immediately.

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Get Your Week Moving

May 09, 2017 11:58

It's always fun to get an extra boost to help you get through the week. Here are two to get you started … rabbits crossing and double corn.

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Donations, Thank You & Hope

May 08, 2017 14:46

It feels good to do the right thing. It feels even better when someone says "Thanks" for your efforts. But does that always work out? Maybe not . . .

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Publishers Talking About Authors

May 07, 2017 12:28

Every now and then, it is a good thing to express one's true feelings about things. That's true in publishing as well. Publishers tell all about what makes a good or a bad author . . .

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The Soda Tax Lost!

May 06, 2017 10:10

The public is getting tired of being told what we want and what is good for us. Maybe politicians should ask us before they jump off on some tangent. Case in point — the failed sugar tax!

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We Are Beset With Saguaro Cactus?

May 04, 2017 13:16

New Mexico Dept. of Education teaches kids bad science and bad geography! Saguaro cactus do NOT exist naturally in New Mexico. Maybe they should rethink what books they give to kids free.

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Children’s Book Week and…………

May 03, 2017 14:41

Sometimes we forget how important reading and books are. It has been proven that the more one reads at a young age the more likely one is to succeed in later life.

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Genealogy at the Santa Fe Library – Sunday!

April 29, 2017 16:47

Do you know who you are? Have you ever explored your family history? Well, now is a good time to give it a look.
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There Is Nothing Better!

April 29, 2017 09:27

It is always exciting to get a delivery of new books. Sometimes the shipments are HUGE and sometimes they are much more modest.

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Congrats To Our Bucket Books & More

April 27, 2017 15:28

Winning is so much fun! Winning re-confirms that one is doing something right. This last weekend we found out we did a lot right. Five of our books won top honors in two book contests and 3 others got 2nd place. Not bad!

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The Good, Bad, & Ugly About Book Awards

April 26, 2017 16:09

Book awards give a little recognition to a vast array of books on the market. They help point out the good books. They are a very important part of the book trade. But, sometimes awards go all wrong …. REALLY!

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We Are So Lucky!!!!! Let’s See Everything Closed!

April 25, 2017 09:43

Have you ever wondered about what would happen if no one came to your party? I'm sure that our Governor and our President have been thinking about this lately. They are both threatening to close up government if they don't get their ways. But it's possible that no one will care or even notice.

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Gallup to Flagstaff – Dinos in Holbrook

April 24, 2017 11:54

You find some of the most interesting and exciting things where (and when) one least expects them. Case in point, HUGE dinosaurs. Stop and they could just make your whole day!

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History Conference in Flagstaff

April 23, 2017 14:42

It is really good to get away and clear one's head — it is a great way to focus renewed energy on the job at hand — which in this case is selling books. Flagstaff was the perfect place for that this last weekend. (Photo above: Winslow Public Library, Winslow, AZ)

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Things Have Changed!

April 16, 2017 09:07

Amazing how things change when we least expect them or even able to notice the actual change. Our lives have definitely changed. Check this out!

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Chocolate vs Books

April 11, 2017 12:35

A new way to celebrate this season: a little chocolate and a bunch of books!

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Octavia Fellin Library Author Fair in Gallup, NM

April 09, 2017 13:17

Every town in the country can help promote literacy and reading. Take a look at the Gallup Public Library as an example. They do a really nice job in their relatively small community and it has a HUGE impact. Hats off to the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Gallup's city government.

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Village Pizza – Where Are You?

April 07, 2017 16:07

The retail landscape is morphing as we speak. Man, there have been a huge number of changes lately. Stores closing right and left. Where are all my old favorites?

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Loretta Hall at Treasure House Books for "Miguel & Michelle"

April 06, 2017 10:31

It's time to support a local author — this is a take off from the "BUY LOCAL" programs. Stop by and see Loretta Hall and her new book at Treasure House Books in Old Town Albuquerque on Sunday April 9 from 1 to 3pm. The book is "Miguel and Michelle Visit Spaceport America".

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April is a Big Month For Books!!!!

March 30, 2017 09:09

As you may have noticed, books are an important part of our lives. Not only do we produce between 20-25 books each year, but we read tons of them. We buy books and we get a "loan" from the library whenever we need more. April is a great time to remember the importance of libraries in all of our communities. Go check them out.

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Miguel & Michelle to be Released at Explora!

March 29, 2017 11:20

We launch new books all the time, but having a launch party at the Explora Science Center and Children's Museum is HUUGGGEEE for us! Stop by on Saturday and experience some fun stuff, including the release of Loretta Hall's newest book "Miguel & Michelle Visit Spaceport America" a great children's book focussed on our own great State!

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Several Special Deals!

March 26, 2017 14:56

This is the season when many publishers are filling up their warehouses with new titles that will be released over the next couple of months. We all want to get our new titles some special coverage so we offer a few deals just for you!

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The Tale of the Run Over Book

March 25, 2017 10:50

As Rodney Dangerfield used to say —"No Respect!" Here is an example of how books get treated all the time … with no respect. Someone did not get the memo on how one is supposed to treat books!

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Our Authors – Gotta Love ‘Em

March 23, 2017 10:44

The backbone of every publishing house are the authors who create all those beautiful words. We are blessed here at Rio Grande Books as well with many great people.

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A Space Talk & Sneak!

March 11, 2017 11:50

Come hear all about New Mexico's contribution to space exploration at the Santa Fe Public Library. Learn more about this exciting history!

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Our New Spaceport America Book!

March 09, 2017 09:00

Yippee! We just released our first new title for 2017 — MIGUEL & MICHELLE VISIT SPACEPORT AMERICA by Loretta Hall. This is a fun book for children and young readers!

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Slim Randles & The Giant Eclair

March 04, 2017 13:45

The Chocolate Eclair That Ate the World? Or was it the author who ate the whole enchilada? Plus, other rants and goings on.

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The First New Mexico Writers Dinner

March 03, 2017 10:27

A wrap-up of the First New Mexico Writers Dinner — a huge success by the way! And a few rants on the state of affairs both in the book world and in politics.

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NM Writers Dinner and exploring the future of books

February 24, 2017 16:19

Come have some fun with some great writers at the NM Writers Dinner and then explore where the book biz is headed over the next year or two . . .

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"Readable" is a big question today

February 23, 2017 13:50

“Readable” has become the chosen term of praise in our times precisely because so many of us find ourselves unable to concentrate as we once could or still aspire to. But to praise readability is to embrace the vicious feedback loop that our culture now finds itself in.

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Odds & Ends, Macy’s & Puritan’s Pride

February 18, 2017 09:59

I thought I would just tell you about a bunch of stuff that as Donald says, is SAD!
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Four Things that Support Print Books

February 09, 2017 12:05

Four things that make one rethink the value of print books.
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Why Buy Local Books

February 06, 2017 10:53

You would think that buying New Mexico books in New Mexico would be a no brainer. It isn’t, but not for the reason you think.

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Food for Thought

February 06, 2017 09:00

So many good ads on the Super Bowl yesterday — but many seem to go against common wisdom and still come out winners.

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The Sellsheet & Signings

February 05, 2017 14:02

I hate booksignings. But the event and the act are important. I arrange booksignings all the time as a publisher but I still hate them!

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The SellSheet

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Books & Ideas . . . Changing Minds

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