Tag Archives: New Mexico

Esteemful acts of Lydia Pendley

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“Any person who in any way suffers because of hunger or suffers because of poverty — that affects me. We are in a world that is truly interconnected and we need to all realize that we play a role. No … Continue reading →

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Esteem for unsung heroes

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Unsung heroes are those exceptional citizens who contribute to the community without asking for credit.  Each year the Taos News celebrates unsung heroes from Taos, NM by announcing the Citizen of the Year. The newspaper seeks nominations of unheralded Taos citizens who … Continue reading →

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Esteem for New Mexican folk and traditional artists

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The National Heritage Fellowship is the nation’s top award for master folk and traditional artists. These fellowships recognize artistic excellence and support their contributions to the nation’s traditional arts heritage. An exhibition at the Museum of International Folk Art in … Continue reading →

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Esteem for beekeepers

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We enjoy honey often without thinking about the work that goes into making it. Beekeeper Dr. Makay Erdely of Santa Fe NM has been harvesting honey and taking care of bees for more than three decades.  He is mindful of the … Continue reading →

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Esteem for Native American artist Sheldon Harvey

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His neighbors on the Navajo Reservation thought that he was crazy, this young man who couldn’t stop painting.  Sheldon Harvey used every single free moment in his life to paint.  It was like an irresistible force in him. Harvey, father … Continue reading →

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Esteem for the Apprentice Singer Program

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Two days ago we were at the plaza in Santa Fe, NM and enjoyed an incredible singing performance.  Hundreds of listeners shopping, eating and walking around the plaza were attracted by these remarkable voices. The four singers represented the Apprentice Singer … Continue reading →

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Esteem for the youth

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Young people are an important part of our society and should be given the opportunity to take on responsibility.  In order to be able to take responsibility for their actions young people need to get esteem. We can give esteem … Continue reading →

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Esteem for community gardeners

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There’s nothing new about community gardening.  But it still continues to provide an exciting for first time participants. The Railyard Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the result of over 10 years of planning and construction.  The park opened in the fall of 2008 and … Continue reading →

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Esteem for nature and its preservation

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There are numerous ways to show our esteem toward nature.  The simplest way is just to admire respectfully what nature is presenting.  On the other hand, there are more public ways to show esteem toward nature such as 87-year-old Jane Petchesky … Continue reading →

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Esteem for inspiring people

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Bob Sorensen, biology teacher at Capital High School in Santa Fe NM showed how one person can make a difference.  Over the past three years Sorensen has been a driving force behind the school’s health-careers program by establishing relationships between … Continue reading →

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