AND THEN THERE WAS ONE…MORE:
Sasquatch, Nessie and Hoffa have nothing on Mayor Larry Delgado. Those who don't happen to be entangled in the governmental strings being manipulated day to day by our mayor have as good a chance of seeing Delgado strolling down Cerrillos as they do watching a herd of jackalopes stampeding down Paseo de Peralta. But that could all change soon if and when Delgado decides to seek a third term.
The mayoral race gathered steam June 16 when a beaming City Councilor David Coss officially announced his candidacy in front of City Hall. The announcement-which follows realtor Karen Walker's candidacy-ups the ante for Delgado to steadily increase his visibility as the March, 2006 election draws closer.
On June 23, Delgado will have a good opportunity to start kissing hands and shaking babies…er…you know what we mean, when he attends the grand re-opening of an Office Depot on Cerrillos Road. Granted, christening a store that peddles paper clips isn't sexy. But it's something. And while Delgado waits to pounce-or not-into the race at least he knows where he can pick up a nice pen to sign his letter of candidacy. (ND)
COME ON PEOPLE NOW:
If you're an educator, a social worker or have any inclination to be a peacemaker, Audrey Miller thinks the Alternatives to Violence Project will serve you well. The Santa Fe chapter of the nationwide Alternatives to Violence Project will have a workshop from Friday to Sunday at the Religious Science Center. "What we cover is community cooperation, affirmation and conflict resolution," Miller, one of the local leaders of the project, says. Established in 1975, AVP started in a New York State prison. "There were a bunch of older inmates who had been worshipping with the Quakers who were very concerned about the younger inmates," Miller says. "They asked if they could start a program to educate people about nonviolence." Miller says while educators, social welfare workers and clergy members can particularly benefit by utilizing the strategies learned in workshops in their work settings, participants "really come from all walks of life," she says. "Community people are very interested in finding ways to reduce violence." For information contact Miller at 424-1208 or Beverly Busching at 984-8742. (NK)
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