New Mexico Vegan

NEW MEXICO VEGAN The Future is Now!

Human + Non Human + Planet

Special Issue

Vol. 1 Issue 1 October 2015

INSIDE NM VEGAN welcome22day@gmail.com 505-332-0446

Inside 2 Editor's Note 3 NewsCast Halloo 4 Reasons Why We Are Vegan 5 Photo Collage 6 Resources 7 NM Veg Groups 8 Leave Behind 9 Recipe 10 Anything You Can Do Ad 11 Calendar of Events 12 Red & Green VegFest 2016 13-14 Artefact Veganism 15 Places 16 Dia De Los Muertos Ad 17 About New Mexico 18 Call Out 19 VEGAN NM| 2

EDITOR'S NOTE Hi there! I am publishing this vegan magazine for the whole community, the veg curious, vegetarians, and vegans alike. The goal is to bring wakefulness to the events, people and happenings for veganism, focusing mainly on New Mexico. Our hope is that this will be useful information for everyday vegan living.

Inside the New Mexico Vegan magazine you will find information on: why we should be vegan; how veganism will improve your health; how to heal the planet; but most importantly how to stop the cruel pain and suffering of the non­human­animals.

The time has come to rise to a more compassionate world. This new human revolution starts with you.

Nancy Arenas

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Live vegan, Nancy

Arwen

ASSISTANT EDITOR

New Mexico Vegan Issue 1 - Volume 1 October 2015 Editor: Nancy Arenas Assistant Editor: Arwen Photographs courtesy of N. Arenas HeartnSole, LLC Publication

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careful collaboration with my Assistant Editor, Arwen, we want to welcome you to the Special Edition of the New Mexico Vegan magazine.

The magazine will share knowledge about happenings, people, and information regarding veganism. The magazine will be published six times a year (January, March, May, July, September, and November).

We are honored and grateful to have this opportunity to share with you this project. With that said, if you would like to share with us any events, pictures, people, projects, recipes, and/or stories, please email the information to: welcome22day@gmail.com (subject heading should read 'NM VEGAN Story'.)

If you would like to be considered as a contributor to this magazine then please send your interest and submissions to the above mentioned email (subject heading should read 'NM VEGAN Contributor'.)

We thank you in advance for your support and consideration.

Nancy & Arwen

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REASONS WHY WE ARE VEGAN Why Vegan

Eating animal flesh (meat) is murder and cannibalism. Also, whoever eats animal products, eats poison. It is quite simple, compassionate and pragmatic to be vegan. We, human-animals,do not need to eat non-human-animals or use them in any way, shape or form. Human-animals are provided for by "mother earth" in ways that do not have to include cruelty towards non-human-animals. Human-animals have been using and abusing non-human-animals way too long. Non-human-animals have a right to live their own lives and no human-animal should ever think "everything belongs to me." Human-animals are not essentially superior to non-human-animals, and we should coexist peacefully with our non-human animal family and our planet.

"Compassion for the non-human-animals" needs to be at the forefront. Stopping the "enslavement of non-human-animals," is the right thing to do. Eating non-human animals is just a bad habit we have been taught. ?

Human-animals will be healthier when they cease/stop consuming non-humananimal products and turn to a plant based diet. It is quite clear that the onset of human-animal diseases can be attributed to eating dairy and non-human animal products. There are many reports that support this. It is just a shame that the government does not highlight these facts to the general public. Environmentally, we would start healing our planet if we adopted a plant based diet. The planet will once again flourish if we "ditch" the meat (animal flesh) and other non-human animal products. I believe if you claim to be an animal lover, animal activist, spiritual/religious individual, environmentalist, or an advocate for peace, it should be a "no brainer" that being vegan is being right. Those who say, "I love animals" even though "I eat animals" embody a great contradiction. Using non-human-animals, is unbelievably cruel: Taking babies from their mothers and murdering them; raping mothers; abusing sentient beings; it is just perplexing and we simply have to say “No More.” Say it with me, "NO MORE!" Lastly, indulge yourself in some vegan food. VEGAN FOOD tastes GREAT! The food is ‘freaking good’! Everyday, new vegan/plant based products are hitting the markets and new vegan restaurants are emerging. There are bountiful recipes: on the net; in vegan cookbooks at your local library; and for sale wherever books are sold. There is a vegan substitute for each/every non-human-animal product. Join others in compassion, healthier living, and healing the planet by not murdering non-humananimals. Be and Stay Vegan!

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SUPPORT IS HERE! No matter where you are in New Mexico there is a vegan near you ready and willing to ,

help you. They can help you get started. They can help you connect with others. They can help support you in your veganism.

Please make a note of the following groups: Albuquerque Veg Group; Santa Fe Veg Group; and L.E.A.F. Taos Vegan Society. These groups are made up of compassionate, loving people, who are living a vegan lifestyle.

I urge you to reach out to the group nearest you so that they can connect with you and keep you up to date on all things vegan happening near you. These are the kind of wonderful people we want to raise in the world; that will lead us to peace.

I truly believe in a vegan world.

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BQ-VEG Are you living a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle in or around Albuquerque? Would you like to meet up with other like minded, compassionate people? Are you interested in learning more about becoming vegan? Well, this is your group! This is a group run by anyone who joins. I want to encourage potlucks, celebrate days that are important to us and act as a networking hub for people who want to organize activism events, organize cooperatives, etc. Most of all, I want this to be a place where we can socialize with other vegans or vegetarians, no matter what their motives for being so, and have fun together. So, if you're game, why not join? :) Give us a "LIKE" on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/abqveg/ Be sure to check out our Message Board at: http://www.meetup.com/ABQVEG/messages/boards/

SANTA FE-VEG One of the most positive, life affirming choices anyone can make for their health, other people, the earth and all species is to adopt and practice a vegan lifestyle. This group is for anyone who is already vegan, vegetarian or just curious about this popular lifestyle choice.

The meet-up is a non-judgmental place to have fun, get educated and connect with community.

LEAF: TAOS VEGAN SOCIETY This is a group for humans who are already practicing veganism and for those interested in a vegan lifestyle. Please come join other compassionate people from the Taos, NM area and help make NM more vegan friendly and more conscious about animal related issues.

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Print these out and leave them at stores and restaurants to let them know we are here and we are a consumer group.

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FOOD

VEGAN FAJITAS

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder garlic salt to taste salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 small zucchini, julienned 2 medium/small yellow squash, julienned 1 large onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained Directions In a large bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, oregano, chili powder, garlic salt, salt, pepper and sugar. To the marinade add the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, green pepper and red pepper. Marinate vegetables in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but not more than 24 hours.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the vegetables and saute until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the corn and beans; increase the heat to high for 5 minutes, to brown vegetables.

Prep 20 m - Cook 20 m - Ready In 1 h 10 m

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HAPPENINGS

COMING UP! Dancing with the Bars - Core body, balance and range of motion exercise program every Thursday at Bear Canyon Senior Center, Albuquerque 8:15a-9:15a - Price $2.00

Leaf Taos Vegan Society meeting and potluck Friday, October 9, 2015 - 6:00 PM Rae Sikora Speaking at Collected Works Bookstore Sun Oct 11, 2015 - 11:00 AM - Collected Works Bookstore and Coffee Shop 202 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM Fusion Tea Dance - Partner Dancing to all genres of music - Lloyd Shaw Dance Center,Sunday October 25, 2015 - 2:30p-5:30P Lite vegan faire and refreshement. Adm. $8.00

Being Healthy and Saving the Planet - Dr. Will Tuttle Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 6:00 PM - First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque - 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque will host New Mexico's inaugural vegan “Red and Green VegFest.” The ‘Eat Without Violence’- themed event debuts Saturday, April 23rd, 2016.

The inaugural “Red and Green VegFest Albuquerque” will be held Saturday, April 23rd, 2016, to raise awareness for the socially conscious vegan lifestyle. At the Red and Green VegFest Albuquerque 2016 you will find: international speakers; exercise classes; cooking demos; food tastings; movies; and product booths. You can explore toxin free “do-no-harm” foods, that foster compassion for non-human-animals, and advocates for healing the planet.

Organizer Nancy Arenas created the event to motivate others to investigate healthier, planetfriendly lifestyle choices. “Our theme is ‘Eat Without Violence,’” stated Ms. Arenas, “and with public interest in a vegan diet higher than ever, we hope that this first-of-its-kind event, in Albuquerque, will be both informative and inspirational.”

Tickets are now on sale. For more information on exhibiting, sponsoring, or registering go to: https://redandgreenvegfestabq.wordpress.com/. Also visit Red and Green VegFest Albuquerque 2016 on Facebook for the latest updates. Contact: N. Arenas, heartnsole3@yahoo.com, or 505.332.0446.

Looking for Sponsors

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VEGANISM Veganism is an attitude and a way of life that rejects the exploitation

of and harm to animals (human and nonhuman). Vegans, those who practice veganism, avoid products, services, and activities that are harmful to sentient beings (both human and nonhuman animals). Since non-human-animals cannot give consent to humananimals to use their bodies and bodily secretions for human-animal consumption or scientific testing, taking these things from them is exploitation, in the same way it would be considered exploitation if we used the bodies and bodily secretions of human-animals who did not give consent for us to do so.

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VEGAN PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES. STRICTLY VEGAN PLACE MARKED BY ASTERISKS** YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET MAY CARRY VEGAN PRODUCTS, ASK THEM.

An Hy Quan 1405 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 - 505-332-8565 Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe 2201 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 - 505262-2424 1620 St. Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 - 505-988-9688 La Montanita Co-op Marketplace 913 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505-984-2852 3500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-265-4631 Loving Vegan** 3409 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 - 505-890-1555 Sprouts Market 10701 Corrales Rd NW (at Alameda), Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 - 505-890-7900 11205 Montgomery Blvd NE (at Juan Tabo), Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 - 505-298-2447 199 Paseo de Peralta (at DeVargas Center), Santa Fe, New Mexico - 87501 - 505-988-1140

Thai Vegan** 5505 Osuna Rd NE (at San Mateo), Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108 - 505-884-4610 3804 Central Ave NE (at Carlisle), Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108 - 505-200-2290 1710 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 - 505- 954-1780 Trader Joe’s 8928 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122 505-796-0311 2200 Uptown Loop NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 - 505-883-3662 530 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 505-995-8145 Vital Foods** 926 Coal Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - 505-2433922 Vitamin Cottage 9261 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 - 505-897-0400 4420 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 505-292-7300-3328 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 - 505474-0111 Whole Foods Market 5815 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 - 505-856-0474 1090 St Francis Dr, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 - 505983-5333

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BOUT NEW MEXICO

New Mexico was the 47th state in the USA; it became a state on January 6, 1912.

State Abbreviation - NM State Capital - Santa Fe Largest City - Albuquerque Area - 121,593 square miles [New Mexico is the 5th biggest state in the USA] Population - 2,085,287 (as of 2013) Name for Residents - New Mexicans Major Industries - mining (potash, copper, silver, uranium), oil, natural gas, tourism Major Rivers - Rio Grande, Pecos River Major Lakes - Elephant Butte Reservoir, Conchas Lake, Navajo Reservoir Highest Point - Wheeler Peak - 13,161 feet (4,011 m) above sea level Lowest Point - Red Bluff Lake - 2,817 feet (859 m) above sea level Number of Counties - 33 Bordering States - Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah Bordering Country - Mexico Origin of the Name New Mexico - Named by the Spanish, in reference to Mexico State Nickname - Land of Enchantment State Motto - "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes State Song - O, Fair New Mexico

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CALLOUT Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

Please do what you can, in your own way, to further veganism with your friends, family, colleagues, communities and so forth. Get active in one way or another. We need your voices so that we can plant seeds of compassion, and help "bring the world around" to veganism.

Get together with others, post information, share information, share vegan meals, sign petitions; whatever you can do, do it! Let us all raise our voices and be heard and seen.

The majority of the world is bombarded daily, with meat and dairy ads and slogans for their products of suffering and cruelty; I urge you to be a human-animal ad for veganism, for compassion, and for healing the planet.

If not you....then who????

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