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— The Radness of King George
'Game of Thrones' mastermind George RR Martin talks childhood, popcorn and his latest acquisition
— The Canary in the Copper Mine (is dead)
How New Mexico's copper industry wrote its own rules
— Slaughterhorse-Five
The inner workings of NM’s first equine slaughterhouse
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Letter America: Dear Southwest Airlines

Letter America Dear Southwest Airlines, I’m writing to complain about the unfair way I was treated on a recent flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. ... More

May 20, 2013 By Robert Wilder Comments 5
 
 
 

 

 

Cog in the Machine

Former NMFA head unpacks the Martinez administration’s plan to gut the agency

Local News Less than a week after being elected New Mexico’s first Republican governor in eight years, Susana Martinez tapped a Beltway veteran to take on one of her most important tasks. ... More

May 21, 2013 by Joey Peters Comments 1
 
 
 

Beat Report

Recent drop in property crime: bright future or temporary relief?

Local News In a recent analysis of CompStat numbers by the Santa Fe Police Department, officials caught a trend. ... More

May 21, 2013 by Justin Horwath Comments 0
 
 
 

Seeds of Change

On Saturday, Santa Feans march against Monsanto

Local News This weekend, to some, is Memorial Day—time to usher in the summer with barbecues, beers and that great American pastime, the Indy 500. ... More

May 21, 2013 by Alexa Schirtzinger Comments 2
 
 
 

Hidden Fees

Top state official spends $30,000 in taxpayer money—on top of his $115K salary

Local News As a top official in one of New Mexico’s largest agencies, Bradley McGrath is one of the highest-profile state employees. ... More

May 14, 2013 by Joey Peters Comments 3
 
 
 

This Old House

Santa Fe’s “Oldest House” to reopen under new management

Local News A month ago, tour guide Tom Gallegos noticed that one of his favorite stops—a place to visit for its history, a cup of coffee and a chat with museum keeper Evelyn Roybal—was closed. ... More

May 14, 2013 by Mia Rose Carbone Comments 1
 
 
 

Fire on the Mountain

Local officials’ advice for surviving the 2013 fire season: “Seriously be prepared”

Local News In case you haven’t noticed, “It is hotter and drier this year,” says Bruce Hill ... More

May 14, 2013 by Justin Horwath Comments 0
 
 
 
 
 

What Matters

Funding in the classroom, not the courtroom

Opinion Apparently our school board’s getting ready to “lawyer up” ... More

May 14, 2013 by Seth Biderman Comments 0
 
 
 

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor SFR welcomes original, signed letters to the editor. Letters (no more than 200 words) should refer to specific articles in the Reporter. ... More

May 14, 2013 by SFR Comments 0
 
 
 

Coss Cuts

A highlight reel for the outgoing mayor

Local News Last week, Santa Fe Mayor David Coss announced he’s not running for a third term. Here’s a timeline of the highs, lows and notable moments for Santa Fe’s amiable executive officer. ... More

May 07, 2013 by Justin Horwath Comments 0
 
 
 

The (un)Graduate

In New Mexico, fewer than one in 10 public school students will graduate college within six years

Local News This week, many New Mexico students will graduate from high school and college. But according to SFR's analysis, they represent only a mere fraction of the students who started public elementary school years ago. ... More

May 07, 2013 by SFR Comments 0
 
 
 

Breaking Grounds

Starting a new business? Forget the bank loan—try the crowd

Local News On a recent Monday morning, the scene inside Iconik Coffee Roasters is typical of a local, independent coffee shop. ... More

May 07, 2013 by Elliott Teller Comments 3
 
 
 

To Bee

Much abuzz about local beekeeping

Local News Joran Viers has been practicing for three years—which he says makes him a beekeeping “neophyte.” ... More

Apr 30, 2013 by Elliott Teller Comments 2
 
 
 

Slaughterhorse-Five

The inner workings of NM’s first equine slaughterhouse

Local News Ever since late 2011, when Valley Meat Company applied to the US Department of Agriculture to open a horse slaughterhouse in Roswell, animal rights activists around the country have been up in arms over the idea of killing horses for meat. ... More

Apr 30, 2013 by Joey Peters Comments 19
 
 
 

Testing Out

How a privatized GED could hurt New Mexico’s neediest students

Local News Like other students cramming for final exams, Alma Hernandez is doing everything she can to pass her General Education Development (GED) test before it’s totally revamped in January. ... More

Apr 30, 2013 by Peter St. Cyr Comments 1
 
 
 

Boom!

Lessons from the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion

Opinion Last month, a fertilizer plant exploded in the tiny town of West, Texas, killing 15 people and injuring almost 200. ... More

May 07, 2013 by Laura Paskus Comments 2
 
 
 

Pants on Fire

Santa Fe Fuego’s new mascot likes it puff

Local News He was nappy, war-torn and had a lopsided head, but many agree Fuego Elmo, the Santa Fe Fuego’s makeshift mascot, was the true star of the local Pecos League team’s maiden season. ... More

Apr 23, 2013 by Enrique Limón Comments 0
 
 
 

Office Politics

Will US Attorney Ken Gonzales’ successor continue his legacy?

Local News Over the past three years, the office of US Attorney for New Mexico Kenneth Gonzales has prosecuted thousands of criminal cases in federal district court. ... More

Apr 23, 2013 by Justin Horwath Comments 0
 
 
 

All About Eve

Eve Ensler on her new book, surviving cancer, farting and feeling lucky

Local News This Friday, Eve Ensler—the celebrated activist, feminist and author of The Vagina Monologues, among many other works—kicks off a 19-city tour for her powerful new book, In the Body of the World. ... More

Apr 23, 2013 by Alexa Schirtzinger Comments 0
 
 
 
 
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