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A College Friendly Guide to the Balloon Fiesta

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By Hilary Broman

Senior Staff Reporter

 

As we approach the halfway point of the fall term here at CNM, Albuquerque is approaching Balloon Fiesta season.

With the 46th annual Balloon Fiesta right around the corner students might be encountering extra stress.

While it is an exciting time it can be difficult to balance school, work, and family while trying to plan a trip to this year’s Balloon Fiesta.

To help ease the stress CNM Chronicle’s senior staff reporter, Hilary Broman, has put together an easy to read, stress free list of details about this year’s fiesta.

Find a headline that interests you and get all the details you need there.

The theme this year is Inflate your Imagination.

So, grab your favorite hoodie, a delicious cup of coffee, and Inflate your Imagination.

 

If you’re a Star Wars Fan:

Help welcome back the popular Darth Vader and Yoda balloons at this free, kid friendly event.

“Visitors will be able to encounter Darth and Yoda up close and they will also be able to meet the pilots and crew members,” according to the event Facebook page.

When: Friday, October 6th at 8:30am-11:00om

Where: Balloon Fiesta Museum

For more information, click here.

 

If you have kids:

The entire balloon fiesta is kid friendly but, Thursday, October 12th is Kid Day, presented by KOB-TV.

The morning will start off with a laser light show at 5:45 am.

Followed by dawn patrol at 6:00am and then a Special Shape rodeo at 7:00 am.

In the evening a Special Shape Glowdeo is scheduled at 6:00pm, followed by a laser light show at 7:45pm, then a firework show at 8:00pm.

*Kids 12 and under are free every day of the fiesta.

 

If you love the special shapes:

The special shape balloons are included in all of the mass ascension events, but if you are particularly fond of the special shape balloons try attending the Special Shape Rodeo and Glowdeo.

The Special Shape Rodeo is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 12th and Friday, October 13th.

During this event, only the special shape balloons take the field and take flight.

On the evening of the 12th and 13th there will be a Special Shape Glowdeo where the special shape balloons take the field but do not take flight. Instead, they ignite the gas which creates a glowing effect across the field.

In addition to all of the old favorites, 17 new shapes will be joining the special shapes family.

Below are the new special shape balloons:

 

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Click here to see a directory of all the special shape balloons participating in this year’s event.

 

If you want to conquer your fear of heights:

If you want to catch a ride on a balloon, contact Rainbow Ryders Inc at:

Toll free: 1-800-725-2477

Phone: 505-823-1111

Email: flightinfo@rainbowryders.com

For more information, click here.

 

If you’re not a morning person:

If the 4:00am morning rush and the morning cold isn’t worth it to you, don’t worry. There are plenty of mid-day and evening events.

On Saturday, October 14th, a music fiesta is scheduled to take place from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Artists include; The Bus Tapes, Phil Vassar, and Billy Currington.

Admission to the music fiesta is not included in the general admission price.

Click here for ticket information.

There is also an AIBF Chainsaw Carving Invitational that is scheduled to take place on many days throughout the fiesta.

Click here to see when these events are scheduled.

There are many evening events scheduled throughout the fiesta including, laser light shows, balloon glows, and firework shows.

Click here to see when these events are scheduled.

 

If you’re a photographer:

The Balloon Fiesta is one of the most photographed events in the world, according to Balloon Fiesta officials.

Each year a photo contest is held for the best photos taken throughout the fiesta.

This year there are 5 categories;

  • Kids at Balloon Fiesta Photo Entry
  • Dawn Patrol/Balloon Glow Photo Entry
  • Mass Ascension Photo Entry
  • Special Shape Rodeo Photo Entry
  • AfterGlow Fireworks Photo Entry

There will be a grand prize winner and a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category.

Each submission costs $5.

To enter the contest or find out more, click here.

 

Transportation:

Don’t let parking stress you out. There are many options for drivers.

 

Park and Ride: There are many park and ride locations where you can pay for parking transportation, and admission into the balloon fiesta park all in one.

The park and ride locations include;

  • Cottonwood Mall
  • Intel
  • Coronado Center
  • Hoffmantown Church
  • Cliff’s Amusement Park

Click here for pricing information and to purchase tickets.

 

Parking on location:

If you decide to park on location make sure to leave extra early.

No matter what part of town you are coming from expect to be in traffic for an hour or more.

Be prepared to pay $15 cash per car.

 

Bike parking:

Beat the traffic when you ride your bike!

“Bike Valet is provided as a free service to promote bicycling to the Balloon Fiesta,” according to the balloon fiesta website.

Bike valet hours of operation:

  • Morning Sessions 5:30AM to 10:30AM
  • Evening Sessions 5:00PM to 9:00PM

For more information about the bike valet service click here.

 

If you’ve never been:

If you are from out of state or never had the chance to attend the event her are some tips that will make your first Balloon Fiesta experience enjoyable.

  • Dress warm, and in layers.
    • The morning is usually very cold but it gets warmer as the sun comes up. You may want to peel some of those layers.
  • Bring a blanket.
    • The event takes place on a grass lot. Blankets come in handy when you want to relax. You can stretch out and enjoy the fiesta from almost anywhere in the field.
  • Be prepared for a crowd.
    • The first balloon fiesta experience can be a bit overwhelming. If you are someone who doesn’t like crowds be prepared for a loud and chaotic space.
  • Use the restroom before you leave home
    • There are Porta-Potties are the balloon fiesta park but the line is always very long.
  • Buy all of your tickets in advance.
    • The more prepared you are they less hectic the experience will be. Buying admission tickets, park and ride tickets, and parking tickets in advance can help reduce stress.
  • Take a camera
    • The balloon fiesta is the most photographed event in the world. You’ll want to capture it.
  • Enjoy it
    • The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest in the world. There is nothing else like it, so take in as much as you can and enjoy it!

*All events are weather permitting

 

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2017 Guide to Pride

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Story and Photo by Hilary Broman

Senior Staff Reporter

June 6, 2017

June is Pride Month. Cities from all over the world celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer community.

Pride also serves as a safe space for the LGBTIQ+ community to come together to raise awareness of issues concerning the community such as; inequality, discrimination and bigotry.

Albuquerque Pride kicks off its celebration on Wednesday, June 7th and lasts throughout the weekend. With various events including a candlelight vigil and a parade the Albuquerque LGBTIQ+ community will come together to celebrate diversity and acceptance.

The CNM Chronicle gathered information from the Albuquerque Pride website and compiled a list of events for students who are interested in participating.

1. Event: Figuratively Speaking – Art Show

When: June 7th at 5:00-9:00pm

Where: Fine Arts Building at EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds

Cost: Free

About: “This is a joint art show for David Zaintz and Max Woltman. The exhibition, in association with Albuquerque Pride, includes original paintings and photographs as well as collaborations by the artists. This will be a rare opportunity to see the one-of-a-kind special commissioned piece “Homogenize a la a amistad a travel de la reincarnation de Dorian Gray” (Tribute to Friendship Through the Reincarnation of Dorian Gray),” according to the event Facebook page.

2. Event: Candlelight Vigil

When: June 8th at 7:30om

Where: Morningside Park – Morningside Dr SE & Lead Ave SE

Cost: Free

About: “This year’s Candlelight Vigil will be a reflection and remembrance in solidarity through pride and a celebration of our diversity; creating a future in unity and love. Experience an evening of community, sharing and music. This is a free event where nearly 500 people gathered last year,” from the event Facebook page.

3. Event: PrideFest Free Friday

When: June 9th

Where: State Fairgrounds Expo NM

Cost: Free

About: “This is a family-friendly, FREE Friday, pre-Pride celebration including the annual Art Show, a Music Festival featuring Severo y Grupo Fuego, The MLC Band and Encantada The Band of Enchantment and the movie, Moana,” as stated on the event Facebook page.

4. Event: Albuquerque Pride Parade: Solidarity Through Pride

When: June 10th at 10:00am

Where: Along Lomas from Washington to San Pedro

Cost: Free

About: This year’s theme “Solidarity through Pride” gives the community the opportunity to reflect on the history of the LGBTIQ community in New Mexico. The Pride Parade includes floats, classic cars, motorcycles, horses, and dancers. It is the second largest parade in New Mexico. New to the Pride Parade is Park N’ Ride Service. There will be a free shuttle service running every 10 minutes from Expo New Mexico – Gate 4 (on San Pedro) to one of 3 parade route locations on Roma Ave. Service runs from 7:30am until 11:30am, as stated on the Albuquerque PrideFest Website.  Facebook page.

5. Event: PrideFest 2017

When: June 10th at 10:00am-6:30pm

Where: Expo New Mexico – Gate 3 – 300 San Pedro Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Cost: $15.00/ Children 10 and under are free ($10 if purchased online before event-click here)

About: After the Pride Parade the celebration continues with PrideFest at Expo New Mexico. The event includes music, dance, art, local performers, radio stations and food vendors.  This annual event averages about 9,000 people and brings people from all over the Southwest. For more information click here.

6. Event: NM Resist Rally for the Equality March

When: June 11th at 12:30pm-2:00pm

Where: Robinson Park – 810 Copper Ave. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102

Cost: Free

About: Mobilizing New Mexico LGBTQ+ communities, loved ones and allies. The particular focus is on those who have been actively silenced and neglected. This is a fight to affirm and protect LGBTQ+ rights, safety and full humanity. This is a call to action; standing together for change.

“Our resistance is our existence,” as stated on the event Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Santiago Baca to Read at Leonardo Release Party

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By Hilary Broman

Senior Staff Reporter

As part of the CNM library authors event and the Leonardo release party, award winning poet, Jimmy Santiago Baca is scheduled to share his work.

The event will be held on April 19th from 6-8pm at the main campus library.

Many of our students read his work in their English, composition, and poetry courses, said Rebecca Aronson, English instructor.

“He is a local and national celebrity,” she said.

Aronson said that Baca is a role model and even a hero to many CNM students, faculty and staff.

“He is just such an amazing writer and he is such a force of a person,” she said, “His life experience is so compelling and I think a lot of people connect to his struggles and his triumphs.”

After Baca shares his work there will be time for questions and answers from the audience as well as a book signing.

Baca will bring books to sell, Aronson said.

Leonardo, CNM’s literary magazine, will be releasing their 2017 issue.

Four students who were published in the magazine are scheduled to share their work prior to Jimmy Santiago Baca.

The CNM library authors event is an annual event where authors come and share their work with the CNM community.

Last year was the first year that the CNM library and Leonardo teamed up to host two events in one, Aronson said.

The event was a success so they wanted to combine the events again this year.

“We loved that,” Aronson said, “It was so nice to have student readers involved.”

Previous authors that attended the authors event were Arthur Sze and Jamal May.

Motown Panel Discussion Photos

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Cutlines by Hilary Broman

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The Motown the Musical panel included Elijah Ahmad Lewis who plays the character of Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, and is part of the Motown ensemble (left), and Rod Harrelson who plays the Dance Captain in Swing (right).
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Fifty six students and 36 faculty, staff and community members attended the event, said Ari Rosner-Salazar, event committee member. According to reviews of the event the student body expressed that they were extremely pleased with the event. Some of the surveys related feelings of excitement with comments such as, “Best event at CNM ever!”
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Elijah Ahmad Lewis participating in the panel discussion. Follow him on Twitter @eal360.
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Rod Harrelson speaking to the audience.
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The band from the CNM IT department, Team ITS, plays some Motown hits.

Emmy Pèrez Performs Her Poetry at CNM

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February 2, 2017.  By Hilary Broman

Senior Staff Reporter

In the featured photograph, Emmy Pèrez reads a poem called And It’s You from her new book “With the River on Our Face.”  Photo credit Hilary Broman.

Emmy Pèrez, a recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts Fellowship for poetry, read from her new book, “With the River on Our Face,” at CNM on Friday evening.

Pèrez shared poems that were about topics that were concerning her, she said, one subject in particular is the wall on the Mexican American border.

“Lots of bits of the wall have already been erected since 2008,” she said, “I think it’s important for me to share the poems that talk about how this has been happening for a long time and that we don’t want more to come.”

Pèrez also chose to read poems that had a lot of repetition and were musical sounding because they are the most performative poems from her book, she said.

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Pérez describes her writing process to the audience.  Photo credit Hilary Broman.

Pèrez lives in South Texas but she traveled along the Rio Grande River to do research for her book, she said.

She spent time in Colorado where the river begins, and spent time in Taos, New Mexico, she said.

“Poets just look at stuff and try to see beyond the surface and make connections,” Pèrez said.

Pèrez used the things she saw during her research as a starting point to make images in her poems, she said.

“I try to write things in a way that you haven’t quite heard before,” she said.

Pèrez tends to write most when she is feeling a lot of emotion, she said.

The best piece of writing advice was given to her by Joy Castro, an award-winning author, in a writing workshop, Pèrez said.

“Joy quoted Natalie Goldberg who said ‘Go for the jugular,” Pèrez said.

Now Pèrez uses that in the creative writing classes that she teaches, she said.

“When I say, ‘Go for the jugular,’ it is the time when you are supposed to push yourself to say what you are uncomfortable saying or might be avoiding,” she said, “We need to say what we really want to say.”

Pèrez encourages students to attend poetry readings as well as perform their own poetry when given the chance, she said.

By reading poetry out loud it allows the audience to hear the musicality in the poem as well as have a conversation with the poet, she said.

“Poetry is a living art form and I don’t think it’s only meant to be read,” she said.

Pèrez’s new book, “With the River on Our face,” is on sale at the CNM bookstore for $16.95, as well as her previous book, “Solstice,” for $14.00, said Ann Heaton, CNM bookstore area manager.

Students can also visit Pèrez’s website to purchase her books and see upcoming events at www.emmyperez.com.

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Death Masks at Montoya Campus

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A collection of some of the masks to be on display today.
The death mask display draws a crowd of instructors in the faculty offices at Montoya campus.

Jim Johnson, Montoya campus full time instructor, offered his Death and Dying course students unique opportunities to learn about the death industry, including creating death masks which are scheduled to  be unveiled today for all students to come see at a presentation on Día de los Muertos by an Albuquerque author.

The death masks, which are impressions of the face of a dead person, will be voted on at the talk given by  author and CNM Program Manager Andrés Armijo about Día de los Muertos on Nov 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. at the Montoya Campus in room J122, said Johnson.

According to Armijo, who has a master’s degree in Spanish and Southwest Hispanic Studies, Día de los Muertos has become popular in our part of Latin America for recent generations thanks to immigration that had brought a mixture of Mexican Catholic traditions with them.

To read Armijo’s full interview click here.

“In recent years the celebration of Día de los Muertos has become popular, if not commercial.  I am a native New Mexican Hispanic (Nuevo Mexicanos) and a gen-x.  When I was an undergraduate and graduate student, I started seeing more expressions of Día de los Muertos, although for my parent’s generation and before that Día de los Muertos was not very familiar to them,” said Armijo.

Students will be able to learn about the Día de los Muertos tradition here in New Mexico at the talk by Armijo, and they will be able to vote on the death masks that he assigned his students to make, said Johnson.

Johnson said his students really enjoy the death mask project and get an impression of their own mortality by preserving their own faces in plaster and decorating them; he even had his wife make one of his own face when he began the project eight years ago when he had a mustache.

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Jim Johnson with his own death mask.

“She put straws in my nose and wrapped my face in Vaseline and then put gauze on it and then made a mold and then poured plaster of Paris in that.  And it looks pretty realistic,” he said.

Johnson said there are many famous death masks throughout history that are in Museums including Abraham Lincoln, Beethoven, Shakespeare, King Tut, John Dillinger and Mary Queen of Scotts that still has human hair on it.

He said the Summer  is the best time to take the class because it allowed the students to go on field trips to a mortuary and the Office of Medical Investigator, which is where bodies from around the state are taken to be autopsied.

Johnson said he regrets that the Death and Dying class is no longer going to be available during the summer semesters, which had a longer class time by a half hour, which now makes it impossible for students to go on those special trips.

“To my knowledge, I’m the only class that did that.  I would take them down there to see what the full OMI (Office of Medical Investigator) does, and they get a tour of the whole beautiful facility, it’s like a state of the art facility for the country.  It’s one of the best one’s in the country, here in New Mexico,”  he said.

Johnson said students really loved his class and he has a very low rate of students dropping his class.

“I tell students it is an important class because it is something you will definitely use; you are going to be burying your parents or grandparents.  And if you know what the field is about, what decisions you have to make before you have to make them you’re in a much better frame of mind than having to make decisions when you are going through a grief state,” he said.

Johnson said he also learned a lot from the students’ PowerPoint presentations that included topics such as the Body Farm, the Death Forest in Japan where people go to commit suicide, bodies consumed by vultures in Tibet, and converting a cremated body into a reef or a diamond.

“For example I used to live in the Philippines and I had no idea that in some cultures in the Philippines that they have cliff burials.  Where they have these poles coming out of a cliff and then they put the body in a container on the poles and then they are resting on the cliffs.  I had no idea and I had lived there for five years,” he said.

In the Fall semester students do the mask assignment, and in the Spring semester the students go to the mortuary and memorial park, he said.

Johnson said students and faculty will be able to vote on the masks this week in the G building, and then they will be on display at the Montoya Library after that.

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“Green is best!  Orks is simple and humorous.  That has always appealed to me.  Aesthetically I’ve always been a fan of the ugly, worn, and rough-around-the-edges.”        -Bear

 

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“I have lived in New Mexico my whole life (36 years).  I feel I have a strong connection with New Mexico’s culture.”   -Jeremy Ray.  The mask contains pieces from chili peppers and yucca plant.

 

Montoya Library to Host Wildlife Rescue Birds of Prey

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By Heather Hay

Staff Reporter

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Book display at Montoya campus library, photo by Heather Hay/CNM Chronicle.

Students will have the chance to see wild birds up close from the Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico and ask questions about volunteer opportunities at the Montoya campus in room 124 on September 27 from 1-2:30pm, said Marilyn Morain, a Rehabilitator and Educator with the Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico.

Across the hall from the room the lecture will take place, in the Montoya Library in room 123 where they have a display of over 24 visual guides and informational books on birds available to check out, said Library Reference Specialist Allyson James-Vigil.

The birds that will be at the event include a Great Horned Owl, an American Kestrel, a Red Tailed Hawk, and a smaller owl which will either be a Burrowing Owl or a Western Screech Owl, she said.

“All birds that will be participating in the event have permanent disabilities and cannot return to the wild; they live with their rehabilitators at their homes,” she said.

The educational program will cover specific information about the different species, what to do in case you encounter an injured bird or mammal, answer questions and general information about the raptors in our area, she said.

Educational programs are usually for schools and libraries but this program venue will be small enough to allow the students to see the birds at a closer level than those attending larger events, she said.

This is the first time she believes her organization has ever done this at CNM, she said.

Morain will also be happy to answer questions any students of the Veterinary Technician program or Biology students considering a career in wild animal care may have about how to volunteer with the organization, she said.

Students who wish to have experience working with wildlife and birds would benefit the most from this type of volunteering, she said.

Although Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico also has volunteer opportunities for all kinds of activities that may interest those with a general interest in wildlife, she said.

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Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico are also scheduled to have a booth at the Festival of Cranes.

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Paws Up for College

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Staff Reporter

The Dean of Students office and the security department partnered with the Children’s cancer fund of New Mexico to host Paws Up for College, said Libby Fatta, the Paws Up for College event coordinator.

“We wanted to organize a full day of college for all of the children who are battling cancer and who are associated with the Cancer Fund of New Mexico,” she stated.

CNM hosted the event on July 29 at Main Campus.

They arrived on campus between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., they had an orientation where they checked in and got students IDs as well as backpacks with school supplies, water bottles and a T-shirt, she said.

About 30 students attended on Friday, ranging from ages 6 to 18, she said.

“We were really excited to have the variety of age groups” she stated, “We paired some of the older teenagers with the younger ones so they could have that mentorship within the day.”

The levels of illness of the children were also varied, Fatta said, “Some were healthier than others.”

There were between 30 and 40 volunteers including staff and students from the dean of student’s office, the security department, the marketing and communications office, the foundations office and the executive council of students, Fatta explained.

Chief Corvino from the security department had the idea for this event, Fatta said.

“He previously organized a hero academy with the Albuquerque Police Academy where they did a similar event.” Fatta explained “They would have the children from the Cancer Fund of New Mexico do a day of police training and at the end of the day they were rewarded a badge. We wanted to do something similar but in a college setting.”

Fatta’s motivation for the event was to provide an enriching experience for the children, she said.

“I feel terrible that cancer is something that they have to go through especially at such a young age but I hope they were inspired to keep dreaming about college and pursuing a degree,” she expressed.

Fatta stated that she is optimistic that this will become an annual event.

The Grove Café and the Executive Council of Students sponsored breakfast, she said.

After breakfast the students attended five classes throughout the day, she said.

The first class was a fitness class where they learned basic fitness information and participated in fitness activities, she said.

The second class was in the simulation lab where the students learned how to do different medical simulations, Fatta said.

After that they went to lunch, which was sponsored by Saggios, she said.

At lunch they participated in a painting activity where the students painted their hands and put their handprints on a large piece of butcher paper, Fatta explained.

In the third class of the day the students learned how to use Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) equipment.

The fourth class was a truck-driving demo and they ended the day in a culinary class where they made chocolate dipped strawberries, Fatta said.

“We wanted to give them different types of program options throughout the day so they could know that there are more than just the normal degree options,” Fatta expressed.

At the end of the day there was a graduation ceremony where the students earned a Suncat studies certificate, Fatta stated, each student was allowed to invite two family members to the ceremony.

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Chicano One Man Show

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Edgar Gonzalez,Staff Reporter

Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes, a student and artist who attends CNM, is scheduled to host the one man performance of the epic poem “Yo Soy Joaquin,” by Rodolfo Gonzales about some hard truths that the Latino culture must face today and the way he feels they should be as a race from March 31 through April 3 and April 7 through April 10 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, he said.

Tickets will cost fifteen dollars for students and eighteen dollars for adults except on Thursdays when tickets cost ten dollars, he said.

This is a one man show and there is a child actress who will appear as a protestor for a small amount of time, aside from her there are many staff that help with the show with lights, costumes, etc., he said.

It is very hard to carry a one man show and keep the audience engaged in the performance, he said.

‘This show will include many types of artistic expression such as poems, dance, and music, which I will be doing in both Spanish and in English,” he said.

The show is all about raising awareness and sharing this poem since many people do not know about it, he said.

It gives the history of the Chicano, from the Aztecs to today, he said.

“One sad truth is that Mexicans and Chicanos normally do not get along, so I would like to see that change since we are all the same people,” he said.

The other part of this poem is talking about slavery, and how people are taught that slavery had ended in America when Abraham Lincoln stepped into power even though that is not true because it just changed form, he said.

Today, slave owners come with economic power over the Hispanic population who is forced to work for companies that do not even meet human necessities, he said.

People who work for organizations like Walmart, McDonald’s, Arbys, etc. do not make a living wage so this forces them to work even more for the bare necessities, he said.

What this poem does is it reminds us that the struggle to be equal is not over and that it is very much alive today, he said.

Migrant Farm workers get it the worst with inhumane working conditions that no person should ever go through, he said.

Most Migrant Farm Workers have to work from sun rise to sun set for a fraction of what they should be getting paid, while they get sprayed with pesticides, have no decent place to go to the bathroom, and have no breaks or water in order to replenish themselves jut to put food on their families tables, he said.

There was actually a big move to boycott Wendy’s since they are using tomatoes picked by migrant workers who have very bad health problems thanks to the chemicals and are exposed to inhumane working conditions, he said.

“I am currently trying to include some footage of the horrific working conditions that many migrant workers are exposed to every day,” he said.

There is also small children working on these fields while they are subjected to the injustice of inhumane working conditions as well as child labor and being mocked by their bosses who come with ice cream, beverages, and do activities such as swimming meanwhile the workers cannot get a five minute break to go in the shade, he said.

The poem reminds people of the injustice and the inhumanity that immigrants are placed through daily, he said.

The Hispanic Cultural Center is actually called the National Hispanic Cultural Center because its mission is to represent who we are as a Latino people all over the country,

“Everyone who is working with us are representing the show not only at a local level but at a national level as well which gives the local artists some exposure,” he said.

The future plans for the show is to take it on tour all over the country and spread awareness, he said.

“I would like to thank the Hispanic Cultural Center because they are creating careers at the national level,” he said.

When someone wants to do a show it is very expensive running into the thousands and very minimal personal expenditures have been made thanks to the Hispanic Cultural Center, because they have covered everything in an effort to pay for publicity, location, and staff pay, he said.

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Students Inspiring Change: A Look Back on Student Activism

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By Edgar Gonzalez, Staff Reporter

CNM is hosting “Students Inspiring Change: A Look Back on Student Activism” on Feb. 25 2016 from 3-5pm in SRC 204 (Barr Boardroom).

It will be sponsored by the Executive Council of Students who are funding the refreshments and the publicity, said Ari Rosner-Salazar, Center for Student Success Team Leader.

“There have been a lot of things happening this past year like the situation in the University of Missouri and the Black Lives Matter movement and we are trying to explore a connection between them and the 1960s civil rights movement,” Rosner-Salazar said.

This event is open to CNM students, faculty and staff, and community members, he said.

We are estimating a large group and we believe that will help us to do a similar application next year, Rosner-Salazar said.

When people first get in the event there will be a check-in section, he said.

Check-in is important to show the Executive Council of Students how many CNM students participated and that the money was well spent, he said.

“We will introduce the event, the moderator and the panel,” he said.

There will be a moderated conversation that shows part of a clip followed by a reaction and discussion about it, he said.

The moderator is Mable Orndorff-Plunkett, a community member who graciously volunteered and has a lot of experience moderating, he said.

There will also be an African dance performance by UNM faculty member Rujeko Dumbutshena, who teaches African dance, for about ten minutes after the conversation, he said.

“At some point we will probably ask people who participated in the 1960’s civil rights movement to stand and be recognized,” he said.

Some of these conversations can be a little difficult and at the very least emotional, Rosner-Salazar said.

“We are also going to make sure that we keep this a safe conversation, so people will not be yelling at each other or doing any other similar actions,” he said.

If anyone needs to talk or process things more, they will have the contact information for CNM’s licensed counselor Mary Guild as well, he said.

If there are any students out there interested in starting a black history month club or a black student union or a black issues discussion forum the staff who are in the black history month committee will be more than happy to help folks do paper work and get that started, he said.

“We would really like students to take part in this event and take the lead in selecting the topics for future events,” he said.

 

Black History Month Events:

The Black Pacific: Music, Race, and Indigeneity in Australia and Papua New Guinea

Feb 18, 2016

2:30 p.m.

UNM Keller Hall

“The UNM Musicology Colloquium presents a public guest lecture by Dr. Gabriel Solis, professor of Music, African American studies, and Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagn.”

Cost: FREE

Ages: ALL-AGES!

Contact: Dr. Ana-Alonso-Minutti ; Email: aralonso@unm.edu

 

Beginning African Dance With Rujeko + Live Drumming

Feb 21, 2016 and Feb 28, 2016

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Feb 19, 2016 and Feb 26, 2016

5:30 p.m.

Studio Way

“An aerobic dance class to introduce participants to African dance technique while developing knowledge and appreciation of its movement and music.”

Cost: $10

Ages: 18+

Contact: Ashley ; Email: studiosway@gmail.com ; Phone: 5057105096

 

Black Lives Matter

Feb 27, 2016

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dennis Chavez Community Center

“Any and all are invited to this powerful event. It is a celebration of life, love. Food and entertainment will be available.”

Cost: FREE, donations suggested

Ages: ALL-AGES!

Contact: Krishawn Sullivin ; Email: sullivinkrishawn@yahoo.com ; Phone: 5059031688