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October 2008 Stories (180)

TIN ROOF! rusted.

Today was a momentous day. One of those days that I am proud to say "I was there."

It's one of those situations that I really think you had to be there to experience, but there were moments where I had serious chills and tears in my eyes. I got to be a part of both National and New Mexican history.

What happened? The National Atomic Museum's B-52 bomber, that has been sitting in the same spot at the old museum location on base for THIRTY FIVE YEARS, had one of the final… Continue

Added by RiRiSynCyr on October 31, 2008 at 4:57pm — 12 Comments

Happy Halloween

I went out around the neighborhood looking for Halloween displays, but I didn't find much. There were lots of little ghosts and pumpkins and one pet cemetery. A decent helping of webs and a handful of scarecrows. Seems like things are a little subdued this year. I suspect everyone is preoccupied with the election.

We're tentatively planning to hand out candy for awhile and then mosey on to Nob Hill, the Press Club and downtown to… Continue

Added by Edith Grove on October 31, 2008 at 10:14am — 3 Comments

Helo traffic

A helicopter is landing at a hospital off Central Avenue (near I-25), 7:30 a.m.

Added by Pete Zaitcev on October 31, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Echoes on the walls

Voices in the Darkess {The Series}

A True Family Story

I bought my house around the time of July 1988. I purchased my house at a very reasonable price from an ex-military officer who had been transferred to California. He had been the fourth owner since the house was built and as for me I was the fifth occupant. The house was actually somewhat big, especially for someone that lives by himself. It has… Continue

Added by buggs on October 31, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Morning Fix: Many Holes

Tarantula season in the Four Corners.
Goober pea season in the Little Texas.
Keep eyes peeled for Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.
UNM football faces…

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Added by Somegye on October 31, 2008 at 5:30am — 9 Comments

The Pornotopia schedule is up!!

The schedule is up!!
The filmmakers are amazing!!!!!
I can't wait!
xxo
matie

Added by Self Serve on October 31, 2008 at 12:59am — 3 Comments

Pornotopia on channel 4

for some reason I can't get the video to post--

but you can watch it here

The shirt molly is wearing is a "Viva la Vibrator" t-shirt...apparently self love is too racy for the 10' oclock news..

There's so much I'd like to say about this clip--

but for now I'll let it speak for itself.

I have an absolutely incredible festival to go work on--and dildos to order..

yup--i'm totally living… Continue

Added by Self Serve on October 31, 2008 at 12:00am — 7 Comments

Support local filmmaking

Klown Kamp Masscre was locally produced and shot in Cuba, New Mexico and was made in part with the help of students from the CNM Film Technicians Training Program.
Please check out our website and help support your local filmmaking community!
www.klownkampmassacre.com or www.myspace.com/klownkampmassacre

Added by Klown Kamp Massacre on October 30, 2008 at 6:01pm — No Comments

Albuquerque 'Scapes Photography Show

In November we are featuring a show of Albuquerque Photographers. Our featured artist for the month is Susan See, also included in the show are Jean O'Neill, Raine Klover, Kirk McGee, Dawn Allynn, Nick Giannotto, and a couple others. If you are in the area, please stop by for our opening reception on November 7th from 5-8:30… Continue

Added by Chroma Studios on October 30, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Experimenting in high school

As a non-profit art and community center with four unique gallery spaces, the Harwood has an unusual freedom to support a diverse spectrum of artists. As we all know, the competitive nature of markets, which includes galleries, often limits the quantity and diversity of things found in markets (ie: exhibiting artists' voices). We take great pride in the fact that we frequently showcase new faces in the art world, adding bits of fresh perspective… Continue

Added by The Harwood Art Center on October 30, 2008 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

Featured in the Alibi!

If you've picked up a copy of this week's Alibi, you may have seen this cool article they wrote, featuring our Grand Opening Celebration!

If you haven't gotten the latest issue, don't worry. You can read the article on the… Continue

Added by The Wooden Cow Gallery on October 30, 2008 at 3:50pm — 3 Comments

Infrared pigeon brains, and the art of sustainability

Reducing our Use.

Built in 1925, the historic two-story brick building that we call "The Harwood" presents an exciting (and some times confounding) opportunity to translate an inefficient structure in to a model for sustainable (re)building. We have decided to open up this translation process to others in the community, as we firmly believe that every moment is a teaching moment. And these are lessons that we all need to… Continue

Added by The Harwood Art Center on October 30, 2008 at 3:37pm — 4 Comments

you knew I'd do it

Added by brian botkiller on October 30, 2008 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Morning Fix: Not Too Surprising

Qwest hardships mean 1,200 layoff's company-wide by year's end.
Shelves emptying at Roadrunner Food Bank.
Report: Eclipse's days numbered.
Mail Fail: Those who haven't received a mail-in ballot…

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Added by Somegye on October 30, 2008 at 5:30am — 4 Comments

Guild Cinema = endless downer

Don't get me wrong, I love the guild, or rather I WANT to . . . I was raised going to funky little old theaters, doing the Rocky Horror thing (before the military chants and stupid pre-shows; in my day only the film had a staring role-but I digress). Tonight I went out with my husband; great meal at the Korean Barbecue House, we went to the guild. I had seen in the Alibi they were playing a Hammer film with Oliver Reed (William Shatner wishes he could over-act so perfectly) in a biker… Continue

Added by Celine on October 29, 2008 at 10:30pm — 18 Comments

Echoes in the Forest

Voice in The Darkness {The Series}

A True Family Story

It happened when I was ten years old. I still remember it like it was yesterday. There have been times in my life since then when I have not thought about it, but I can never forget it. My family also never talks about it.

Never

I'm not sure the reason why. Maybe it has to do with the event itself. The reason why it happened… Continue

Added by buggs on October 29, 2008 at 4:39pm — 1 Comment

Locating My Vote

In past presidential elections, my father and I would debate about the candidates and their policies. My father was a staunch Republican, believing in lower taxes, greater deregulation for entrepreneurships and conservative fiscal policies. I have always been a more liberal thinker, believing in social reform and free thought. I wasn't against more taxes, so long as it promoted greater social services such as better education and health care. Oh, how we argued...I mean… Continue

Added by Gemini Goddess on October 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

600 Years in 6,000 Seconds

The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) comes to Popejoy Hall, bringing with them 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds with The Complete History of America (abridged). Just two days before Election Day they bring their Election Year Special Edition to share their funniest material with us.

The three actors of the RSC will take us through history from George Washington to George W. Bush…

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Added by Popejoy Hall on October 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Morning Fix: All That We Need

A brisk trade in firearms and residential alarms these days.
N.M. pecan harvest expected at 45M pounds, a slight drop from 2006.
Right-turn lanes eliminated at five ABQ intersections to…

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Added by Somegye on October 29, 2008 at 5:30am — 6 Comments

so, you're gonna vote, RIGHT??

... For whomever you're voting for - You're going to vote, right?

This is NOT an Obama/Mccain conversation - it's a question of yes/no.

I realize that there's always a lot of talk about "Just don't bother, it doesn't make a difference", or "(so and so) will win without my help, anyway" - but that's flat out not true. The only way to change a broken machine is to do something to start changing it.

Don't fall for the "Don't bother to vote" spin, no matter who's… Continue

Added by brian botkiller on October 29, 2008 at 3:47am — 14 Comments