SFR welcomes original, signed letters to the editor. Letters (no more than 200 words) should refer to specific articles in the Reporter.

SFR welcomes original, signed letters to the editor. Letters (no more than 200 words) should refer to specific articles in the Reporter.

SFR welcomes original, signed letters to the editor. Letters (no more than 200 words) should refer to specific articles in the Reporter.

News, March 6: “PED Crossing”

Beyond profiling some worthy local businesses and nonprofits—unfortunately, it’s impossible to include them all—the 2013 Green Issue also offers useful information for green consumers, whether it’s eggs or condoms you’re after.

BRAVO to Emanuela Aureli for her wonderful letter about all the hoopla you all have received around the Barbie/Ken photos. I agree with her wholeheartedly. There are so many more violent images in the general public that are far more offensive.

Someone should write a Nancy Drew book about our office. Actually, given the theme of this week’s issue, let’s go with the Hardy Boys. The point is, there’s a thief on the loose.

At noon on Jan. 15, New Mexico’s legislative session opens for business. Each year, the Legislature alternates between 30-day “budget-only” sessions and 60-day general sessions, at which pretty much anything and everything is up for debate. This year’s 60-day session is sure to be an exciting one—not only because the Democrat-controlled state House and Senate will once again face off against Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, but also because close to one-third of all state lawmakers are brand-new, fresh off a heated election cycle. With two months of committee meetings, floor hearings and exciting (seriously!) debate, it’s your perfect chance to get involved, even if you don’t know the first thing about how a bill becomes a law. So read up: With our “Dummiez” guide (yes, we know it’s spelled wrong; it’s a copyright thing), you’ll learn to legislate, lobby and lounge around like a pro. In bed.

Oh, those Mayas…always good for a laugh! Your Xoloitzcuintli has the runs after someone fed him dark cacao? Blame your Mayan friend. Somebody rearranged the colored feathers in your headdress to represent the gay flag? Look no further than your giggling buddy with the oblong head. Sure, other pre-Columbian civilizations like the Mixtecs and Aztecs had evolved calendars, but the Mayan one—dating back to the 5th century BC and uncovered in the 16th century during the Spanish conquest of Yucatán—is the Britney to their Mandy Moore (somehow “It’s Mandy Moore, bitch!” doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it?)