Toby Lovato
Calf Canyon Fire
A view of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires from Mora Saturday evening. Officials have since ordered a mandatory evacuation from north and south Mora.
Online, April 23: “Gov: 20 Fires Burning in 16 NM Counties”
Suffering State
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham blamed climate change for [recent] fires. She committed herself to doing what’s necessary “to get us as far ahead of this situation that we find ourselves under as possible, so that your kids aren’t at a press briefing, talking about complex fires and the impact they’re having on communities.”
And yet, the kids are already doing those things. [On April 22], 40 mph gale-force winds and wildfire smoke set the stage for a youth-led protest in downtown Santa Fe. I was proud to join the young leaders calling on the governor to commit to a just renewable energy transition and to say no to corporate polluters promoting false climate solutions, like hydrogen hubs.
The governor acknowledges that our state is already suffering because of fossil fuel extraction. I’m grateful for that. But we need New Mexico Democratic leadership to act more boldly: to legalize community solar programs, end fracking, and prevent corrupt businesses like Avangrid from taking over our state’s energy. I hope she listens to her own wisdom before it’s too late for our planet and future generations.
Hayley Hathaway, Santa Fe
Movies, April 27: “The Northman Review: Men are Trash”
Trash is as Trash Does
After reading (twice) your review of The Northmen [sic], I am surprised that you get “printed” for such an obtuse description of a movie. Having read other reviews and then yours, I am puzzled by your use of adjectives, adverbs and phrases.
Possibly your readers like your style and “dense-adjacent symbolist” writing....Deadlines are hard to meet, at times, but this review stinks as to your “cute” attempt at filling space. Men are trash—this review is trash. Carry-on.
R. Rubin, Albuquerque
