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NM Singer Songwriter Returns After Long Adsence
PRIME TIME New Mexico Singer, Songwriter Returns To Airwaves With Hit After Long Absence Advertorial
By Liz Otero
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Anew local record has been seven years in the making and well worth the wait, according to radio listeners. Beloved New Mexico singer/ songwriter Roberto Griego’s recently released album has a title track that was climbing the charts in January on New Mexico Public Radio.
The album, “Roberto Griego, Mi Querida Hermana (My Beloved Sister),” includes nine songs, four of which are original. The record name and title track pay tribute to Griego’s sister, Ermalinda “Ermie” Jaramillo, who died two years ago.
“I give thanks to her for inspiring me to write a song in her memory,” says Griego, who gets much of the inspiration for his songs from life experiences. When it comes to versatility musically, Griego never fails to disappoint. Griego calls his style of music “New Mexico music,” combining Latin and Southwestern influences. His
songs are stylistically diverse, including mariachi, rancheras, cumbias, ballads, rock ‘n roll, and country and western – some laid-back, some up-tempo, all with great rhythm and with a soulful New Mexico sound. This latest album features various styles in Spanish and English. Griego was raised in the small ranching community of Bosque, NM, before his family moved to Albuquerque when he was about 10 years old. He graduated from Rio Grande High School.
One of New Mexico’s top awardwinning recording artists, Griego rose to fame in 1971 after the release of his debut record with his biggest and bestselling hit, “Un Pobre No Mas.” Griego records and produces his music under his independently owned recording label, RJG Records, which he founded and still maintains.
As of deadline for this story, “Mi Querida Hermana” had reached No. 4 on KANW 89.1 Radio, Griego said. February 2020
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We’re all familiar with the love song “Still the One” made popular by the band Orleans in 1976. However, not many of us are fortunate enough to have found “the One” or enjoyed the lasting love of a partner or spouse. According to a June 2019 article in the Wall Street Journal, a discouraging trend has emerged among the senior segment of the population called “Gray Divorce.” The term refers to couples over the age of 50 who call it quits after being married for many years.
So how can you make a relationship go the distance these days? Three couples (including the writer’s parents) whose romances have lasted the test of time share their secrets for longevity:
Tandi and Ted - Married 20 years, together 24 years; two children; employed as Albertson’s scan coordinator and City of Albuquerque employee respectively.
“Love, respect and compromise,” Tandi said.
Ted: “Also knowing that she has her opinions, and they don’t always coincide with mine. ...We build off our differences.”
How do you navigate the hard times? Give an example of a difficult time and how you got through it: “I was laid off in 2008. I was scared about our finances, future, etc. Our girls were in private school and we had just bought a car,” Tandi said. “Ted let me know everything would be OK. He was supportive and non-judgmental. He took extra hours to supplement my wage loss. By the grace of God I was able to get a job within two weeks.” Ted: “We know that other people and other couples have had to endure tougher times.”
Tips for making a relationship work: “The first thing is love,” Ted said. “Without love, there’s no point. We also don’t try to control the other person’s likes or dislikes. We both work hard to achieve the goals we have set for each other and for our family, both financially and morally.” Tandi: “Don’t give up. Marriage is not ownership; it is two people in love who also allow each other the freedom to express themselves.”
Memorable Valentine’s days? “Ted bought me some beautiful diamond earrings.”
out,” adds Ted. “We try not to make just one day special. We do things for each other throughout the year.”
Anything else you’d like to share? “Work
together, fight for your marriage,” Tandi said. “Raise your kids together; it’s not just the mom’s job. Agree to disagree. I’m a Republican. He’s a Democrat. Love your spouse and children unconditionally.”
Loretta and Arline - Together 44 years, married six years; two children, plus two of their grandchildren they adopted; retired physical education teachers.
To what do you attribute to the longevity of your relationship? “One of the reasons is because of how we were raised. Our parents were in long-term relationships,” Arline said. “We were taught you make a commitment, and it’s for better or worse.
Loretta: “Faith has been the most important thing in our life together. And we both agree about nearly everything we do, from picking out furniture, to all sorts of other things.” “We just really enjoy each other’s company,” Arline said.
How do you navigate the hard times?: “Faith,” Arline said. “It was really, really hard when we first got together,” Loretta said. “We PRIME TIME
ended up losing our jobs, we had to go to court to even see our kids because [two women in a romantic relationship] wasn’t acceptable at that time.”
“You have to have a lot of love for somebody to go through what we have gone through from the get-go,” Loretta said.
Tips for making a relationship work: “If you disagree on something, then you need to talk to each other about it and come up with a solution,” Loretta said. And “sometimes, you just need to walk away.”
Arline: “But we have never gone to sleep still angry with the other.”
Memorable Valentine’s: The couple said they honor the day but tend to celebrate their anniversaries more.
Anything else you’d like to share? “Our song and our life motto is,
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‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’” Arline said.
Barbara and Charles - Married 57 years; three children, eight grandchildren; retired kindergarten teacher and federal government employee respectively.
To what do you attribute to the longevity of your relationship? “We have similar interests: music, the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting,” Charles said.
“But you have to have kind of your own personal things, too,” Barbara said. “I think people have to have respect for each other, of course, and love. I consider Charlie my hero.” Charles: “Our faith is very important to us, and one major rule we have always had is no fooling around ever for either one of us. That’s a big one.
“We’re best friends. … And I don’t know how you want to word this, but we’ve always had great sex.” (Author’s note: This is when I inserted fingers in my ears, singing, “La la la la la.” Thanks, Dad.) How do you navigate the hard times? “I have the utmost respect for Barb … who is doing things I can’t do any more with my broken back,” said Charles, who underwent major surgery for lymphoma in 1987, and developed leukemia years later. Medications have caused his bones to become brittle and break over time, including several vertebrae in his back.
Barbara: “We’ve learned to take it a day at a time. Period,” said Barbara. “That’s the only way you do it. … Then we have our kids, our great friends, our church. They are always right there for us.”
Memorable Valentine’s: “(Charles) picks out the most beautiful cards for every occasion, and I always get candy, sometimes flowers” Barbara said. “We have the tops of one of those boxes of chocolates hanging on the wall in our bedroom. It has the words of that Sonny and Cher song, ‘I’ve Got You Babe,’ on it.”
Anything else you’d like to share? “You just have to plain like each other to live together this long,” Barbara said. “We have been best friends, and that’s helped us through lots of crises.” February 2020
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At check-in, proceed to the line marked Crown and Anchor Society Members. 4 Maximum one complimentary bottle of sparkling wine per stateroom. Bottle of sparkling wine delivered to stateroom during cruise. Age restrictions may apply. 5 Reservations required onboard. Applies to passenger one and two only in stateroom/suite. Maximum one specialty dining amenity per stateroom. Valid for new bookings made in a balcony stateroom or above. Specialty dining offer applies to all ships, all sailings, any number of nights. Valid on port days only. Gratuities included. Majesty of the Seas bookings will receive one complimentary meal for two at Johnny Rockets ® as their specialty dining experience. Specialty dining events in specialty restaurants are excluded from offer. Restaurants subject to change. 6 Offer includes one complimentary lunch for Two in a Specialty Dining Restaurant. Valid onboard any seven night or longer sailing. Booking must be made in a balcony or above category stateroom. Only one Lunch voucher per stateroom. Voucher is valid for lunch for two, one per sailing, at Giovanni’s Table, Chops Grille or Sabor Modern Mexican or dinner for two, one per sailing at Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table, Samba Grill, Jamie’s Italian, 150 Central Park or Wonderland. Venues vary by ship. Gratuities are included. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included and are available at an additional cost. Dining Offer does not give guest(s) any seating priority if there is a wait to be seated in the selected specialty restaurant. No redemption required. Reservations must be made onboard and are valid only on port days. Majesty of the Seas bookings will receive one complimentary meal for two at Johnny Rockets as their complimentary specialty lunch for two. †For information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefi ts associated with the use of the credit card or to apply, go to AAA.com/Creditcard or visit your local AAA branch. Royal Caribbean International ® Bonus Points O er. You will earn 5 points per dollar spent (consisting of 4 bonus points and 1 base point) on Royal Caribbean International ® transaction(s) that have a transaction date from January 1 – February 29, 2020. Purchases made through merchants other than Royal Caribbean International ® will not qualify for the bonus points. This promotion will not impact the standard earn rate on purchases or the bonus rewards o ers on travel, gas, grocery store, wholesale club and drugstore purchases. Bonus points earned as a result of this promotion will not receive any Preferred Rewards/Preferred Rewards for Wealth Management Program bonuses. Details are available at bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards. The value of this reward may constitute taxable income to you. You may be issued an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 (or other appropriate form) that refl ects the value of such reward. 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Other restrictions may apply, including, but not limited to baggage limitations & fees, standby policies & fees, nonrefundable tickets & change fees with prefl ight notifi cation deadlines, & blackout dates. Fees & policies vary among airlines. Contact airline directly for any details or questions. Advance reservations through AAA Travel required to obtain Member Benefi ts & savings which may vary based on departure date. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Your local AAA club acts as an agent for Royal Caribbean International. CST 1016202-80. To learn how we collect and use your information, visit the privacy link at AAA.com. ©2020 Auto Club Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved. PLUS...for a limited time, pay with your AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit card and EARN 5X POINTS†. Get more value when you travel — Members now save on foreign transaction fees associated with AAA Member Rewards credit card purchases. Talk to your AAA Travel Agent for details. on qualifying purchases
