Subatomica
“Inspired by the scientific theories on subatomic particles mixed with the catacomb basement studio that lies 15ft below the high desert landscape entitled “The Boiler Room” in Taos.”
This Raging Light
Estelle Laure and I met for a coffee late last week to talk about her life in Taos since signing a two-book deal with a prestigious Publishing House.
ChangeTheName
Over two decades ago, Robby Romero created several public service announcements for MTV’s Free Your Mind Campaign. These video clips helped to dispel long-held misconceptions about Native Peoples in Popular Culture.
Winter In Taos
I thought these pictures, by Bill Curry, of Patricia Michaels and her partner James, were the perfect segue from Robert Mirabal’s Pueblo Roots, don’t you?
Robert Mirabal’s Pueblo Roots
“I grew up pretty hard core,” says Robert, when asked about his early years at Taos Pueblo, “I never expected to do what I have done.”
Coffee & Poetry (& Antifolk Tales)
Well this post is a little off the wall but hang in there and you’ll get where I’m going…
The Mud Palace
Robby Romero’s teens began a year early on his twelfth birthday here in Taos at the Mabel Dodge Lujan House. Dennis Hopper owned the house at the time and during his long residency there, his Mud Palace was the talk of the town. The stories still circulate all these years later.
Robby Romero’s Rock and Roll Roots
Robby Romero’s musical roots run deep. He was born with them. You couldn’t make up this story, a life so charmed and filled with a cast of characters most only get to dream about.
Paul O’Connor
2014 was a great year for Paul O’Connor.His acclaimed book Taos Portraits won in three categories including Best Book at the Arizona/New Mexico Book Awards, a powerful affirmation for Paul who put twenty years of work into the project which you can discover more about via his link below.
Robert Mirabal, Robby Romero and Friends at the TCA in Taos
Robert Mirabal’s annual Christmas Concert at the TCA is a Taos tradition. For over a decade, Robert has gifted home grown fans and friends with an evening of story telling, music and dance.
Robert Mirabal
When I contacted Robert earlier this week regarding this profile piece on him, I asked if he had anything specific he’d like me to mention. He emailed me back right away. His text was short and to the point.
An Enchanted Christmas
Shawna Yambire owns Re-Neux, an upscale consignment boutique tucked into a corner space across from Ledoux Street.