Category Archives: History

No Kings 6_14_25

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Jabo

Biggest rally at the Santa Fe Capitol this year.

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Hands Off Santa Fe 4_5_25

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Jabo

It was snowy and cold but twice the number of folks from the last gathering. Our wonderful Representative, Teresa Leger-Fernandez spoke in support.

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REI Unionization

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Jabo

I know there are a lot of you who shop at REI. Right now their workers are trying to unionize and need your help. Sadly, this outdoor outfitter has been fighting unionization like many big corporations. Union organizers are asking … Continue reading →

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Resist 2_17_25

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Jabo
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President Carter 12_29_24

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Jabo

The first election I was eligible to vote in was in 1976 and I voted for Jimmy Carter. He represented a new way forward in politics and a rejection of the stale politics of Nixon and Ford. He was youthful … Continue reading →

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Happy Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Jabo

Dad somewhere in the South Pacific, 1942

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38 years o’ matrimonial merriment!

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Jabo

I’m sooooo lucky to have someone who put up with me for this long.

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Asheville flooding 9_24

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Jabo

One of Hurricane Helene’s sad aftermaths is the flooding of the Asheville River Arts District which we visited last September. We especially enjoyed the non-profit, volunteer run fiber arts store, Local Cloth. The nearby French Broad River rose over 17 … Continue reading →

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Fort Union 5_12_24

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Jabo

After years of passing by the signs along I-25, I decided to take a Sunday drive with a good friend to visit Fort Union National Monument. The fort was established in 1851, 3 years after the Mexican American War and … Continue reading →

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Pat

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Jabo

A brother of mine has passed on. I met Pat in the Scouts. He was a tall gangly Southern boy with a wry smile and an uncanny ability to make friends with anyone. His outgoing nature and adventurism was a … Continue reading →

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