Will Costello
Cover, July 10: “New Mex State of Med”
Little Help?
I own a home and live here four months, with the remaining time in Texas.
I have/had cancer, lost part of a lung and use oxygen 24 hours a day.
People told me I would probably be able to purchase medical cannabis, but I needed a New Mexico ID.
I went to the DMV with proof of residency but, among other things, they wanted a social security card. I'm 80 years old! And I'm supposed to have a physical card that was issued 65 years ago? In net, all the paperwork I needed to produce was simply an impossible task to accomplish, then get a card, see a doctor, etc. I'm a four-month summer resident. Summer will be over before I could get help.
Of course regulations are important—but can't Santa Fe or the state figure out ways to HELP older people who might need some reasonable help?
As you might guess, I'm very disappointed.
Mike McCabe
Santa Fe
News, July 3: “Youth at the Edge of the Plaza”
Open Up
Thank you for realizing the housing issues in New Mexico. … My opinion on this housing issue is the City Council needs to open their eyes, because [in] Santa Fe as a whole, this is a huge problem we as a community need fixed.
Brandon Lee Stewart
Santa Fe
Music, July 10: “A Heart the Size of Texas”
You’re Welcome
Thanks for the heads-up on the Texas Piano Man. We went to the charming El Rey and loved his show. Without SFR this wouldn't have been on anybody's radar. And the El Rey should definitely do more of these outdoor concerts.
Linda Fertal
Santa Fe
Movies, July 3: “Yesterday”
It Was a Bad Movie
Too bad Alex De Vore couldn't enjoy the joyful movie Yesterday, a creative homage to the Beatles. I won't read any more of his reviews. He seems to prefer horror and violence.
Bird Thompson
Santa Fe
