Rants & Rulings
Tweets, NFL, White House, & Other Nonsense
September 26, 2017 08:57
NM & AZ Book Awards Finalists
September 25, 2017 11:05
Update on UNM Press
September 23, 2017 15:22
Friday – Be There or Be Square!
September 19, 2017 16:30
Such A Deal!
September 17, 2017 12:16
To mark all the great holidays coming up and for those of you who get a fast start on Christmas shopping, we have a deal for you!
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Read More…Public Records and the Law
September 16, 2017 12:13
A Change In Retail?
September 14, 2017 09:18
Dumbest Things & Hurricane Kudos
September 12, 2017 09:02
New ABQ festival tells what you're dying to know
September 10, 2017 16:32
“Before I Die” festivals are part of a growing social movement to foster reflection about how we as individuals and as a society manage death and dying. By providing space and opportunities to openly discuss end-of-life issues, we can improve the percentage of those who plan ahead and take actions to address our mortality. Here is one of Albuquerque's first — check it out!
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Read More…Vacation & Legal Stuff
September 10, 2017 11:15
Summer is a time to relax and chill out. But now it is fall, and it's time to take some names and kick some ….
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Read More…The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
September 09, 2017 16:10
A lot of people found pants with elastic waistbands on Friday for the Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown and really chowed down for the night!
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Read More…Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
August 26, 2017 15:27
The Best Things I Ever Ate!
August 04, 2017 09:34
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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…TriCore -- Really? Congrats to Slim Randles (sorry that I put both these in the same headline!)
July 27, 2017 15:17
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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Read More…Hot Weekend!!!
July 18, 2017 09:59
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.
Read More…It's the Weekend — Have Some Fun!
July 14, 2017 00:01
Stay Cool with Lavender in the Village!
July 13, 2017 10:04
It's hotter than Hades!
July 11, 2017 16:15
Poop & Snowflakes—Hot & Cold!
July 09, 2017 13:23
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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Read More…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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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!
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Do You Want to Know?
June 27, 2017 13:45
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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…You’re Fired – Really?
May 16, 2017 10:24
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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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.
Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…We Put Our Children First – Really?
May 02, 2017 10:17
Archdiocese has put up a smokescreen on the Soda tax effort. It is distasteful at best and just plain stupid at its worst.
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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…The Governor’s First Grade Reading Initiative
April 17, 2017 09:44
An obsession leads to discovery of a flawed reading program. Wasteful spending of public tax dollars in an "illegal" bid system. Wow!
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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…IPRA & You
March 21, 2017 09:20
Open government and transparency are important because they allow citizens to view and keep track of what government does. But we must fight to keep those rights or government will strip us of them when we are not looking.
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Read More…We Got What We Deserve
March 19, 2017 09:53
New Mexico Governor Martinez threatens a complete government shutdown because she didn't get her way in the legislature. Most people in New Mexico probably won't even notice. SAD!
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Read More…Alternative Facts vs Fact Checking
March 17, 2017 11:44
Our White House feels that facts get in the way of the truth. I guess reality is only a tv show.
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Read More…BRING A KID - SATURDAY!!!!!
March 16, 2017 12:15
Calling all kids and adults! Learn all about where we are going in space exploration from an expert. Join us on Sat March 18 at the Santa Fe Public Library from 2-4pm!
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Read More…WE DID IT AGAIN!!!!! We Failed!
March 15, 2017 09:43
New Mexico has some of the worst schools in the country and they are getting worse all the time. No thanks to the New Mexico Public Education Department.
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Read More…We Are in First Place Again!!!!!
March 14, 2017 09:26
New Mexico must love being number 1! We show up on all kinds of lists as the best place for this and that. But it also finds itself on the worst lists too!
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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…Terrie Q. Sayre
March 08, 2017 10:00
Hooray! There will be a new animal shelter later this year! We'd like to think that Terrie Q. Sayre had something to do with it!
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Read More…NMPED & Alternative Facts
March 07, 2017 11:38
Do you remember the old saying "It ain't over until the fat lady sings? Well, here is a new take on that provided by the NM Public Education Department and their legal eagles.
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Read More…National Words Matter Week
March 06, 2017 10:00
Words are an important part of communicating along with behavior. Words do matter! Here is a case in point.
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Read More…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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Read More…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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Read More…#1 Is Over!!!!!
February 23, 2017 10:29
Good news! My lawsuit on Inspection of Public Records Requests violations is over! I punched the whale and it moved!
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Read More…Odds & Ends, Macy’s & Puritan’s Pride
February 18, 2017 09:59
