The Santa Fe New Mexican, June 28, 2013

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Of duchesses & kings: Santa Fe Opera’s 57th season

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Santa Fe artist to create designs for Paul Frank’s Native American project

Snell snagged Chicago Bulls select New Mexico junior Tony Snell as the No. 20 pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday.

Panel votes to increase mayoral powers Commissioners split on ‘strong mayor’ system

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By Tom Sharpe The New Mexican

Play with impact

Autumn ‘B. Honey’ Gomez, 26, and Nico Salazar, 25, founded their jewelry business, The Soft Museum, three years ago. Gomez, a Santa Fe native and graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, has been selected as one of four Native American designers who will create a limited-edition collection for the lifestyle brand Paul Frank. PHOTOS BY JANE PHILLIPS/THE NEW MEXICAN

Theater production aims to raise awareness of domestic violence with new play, Imagining Brad.

Cultural collaboration

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Nation of pride Teens discuss what it means to be American, and events that took place in Santa Fe on July 4, 1776. geN NexT, D-1

By Phaedra Haywood The New Mexican

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Gomez works with hama beads Thursday in her studio. The deal between Paul Frank and the Native designers is similar to a licensing deal. The designers have permission to use the Paul Frank name and the likeness of its signature character, Julius the Monkey, for a year. The company will promote the line and host a launch event in Santa Fe in August during Indian Market.

hen the iconic lifestyle brand Paul Frank hosted a powwow-themed cocktail party dubbed “Dream Catchin with Paul Frank” last September in Los Angeles — where guests were encouraged to don feathered headbands and day-glow war paint while posing with prop tomahawks and sipping drinks with names like Rain Dance Refresher and Neon Teepee — there was a swift backlash of criticism for cultural insensitivity and promoting stereotypes. Within 24 hours, the company had removed the photos from its Facebook page and issued an apology, stating that the event “was in no way meant to disrespect the Native American Culture.” But Jessica Metcalfe, founder of Beyond Buckskin, a blog and online boutique that promotes Native American fashion and education, challenged the company to do more. “Since you are profiting off a caricature of our cultures, a donation to a Native American youth arts program would be fitting to accompany your apology,” she wrote in a letter to the company. “Furthermore, if you are generally interested in Native American design, I suggest you collaborate with Native American designers in the future.” As a result, company representatives contacted Metcalfe and Native American

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Today Sunshine mixed with clouds. High 95, low 62. PAge C-5

Obituaries Lawrence P.J. Bonaguidi, 78, Santa Fe, June 13 Katharyn Leitzell Clyde, 76, Santa Fe, June 22 Gerald K. Metter, Carson, N.M., June 7 Manuel Guadalupe Miera, 86, Santa Fe, June 25 Elaine M. Sanders, 52, Apollo Beach, Fla., June 18 PAge C-2

Index

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Whoever is elected mayor of Santa Fe in 2018 would have more authority than his predecessors to hire and fire top city employees, vote on all council decisions and be barred from holding any other job, under proposals endorsed on a widely split vote Thursday evening the Santa Fe Charter Review Commission. The commissioners took up so much time debating the merits of a so-called “strong mayor” system that they never got around to addressing whether to add to the city charter policy issues addressing such issues as gun regulation, marijuana legalization and the impacts of cellphone towers. Whatever the commission moves

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IMMIGRATION

Senate OKs overhaul bill By Ed O’Keefe

The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — The contentious bipartisan effort to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws achieved a decisive victory Thursday when the Senate approved legislation that would allow millions of illegal immigrants the chance to live legally in the United States and to eventually become U.S. citizens. The 1,200-page bill, which now faces a stern test in the Republican-controlled House, carries a $50 billion price tag. It would double the number of U.S. Border Patrol agents along the southern border and require the construction of 700 miles of fencing there. It also would place

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Many parks, trails remain open despite ongoing fires The New Mexican

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Almost all of the Santa Fe National Forest and some nearby state parks are closed due to ongoing fire risks, but outdoor enthusiasts shouldn’t despair. Plenty of camping areas and trails remain open in the Land of Enchantment. City of Santa Fe trails remain open for visitors and residents to enjoy a challenging hiking, biking or running excursion close to the city. Atalaya, the Dale Ball and La Tierra trails are all open. They may be smoky from the Jaroso Fire in the morning and evening, depending on the weather. Trail volunteers have worked with the Santa Fe Fire Department on monitoring the trails. Officials ask that people stay on designated trails and keep their dogs leashed at all times. Among state parks, Morphy Lake, Fenton Lake, Hyde Memorial and Manzano Mountains state parks are all closed until further notice. Campfires are prohibited at most of the other state parks currently, although campfires are allowed within 100 feet of cleared shoreline at Brantley Lake, Caballo

u Extreme weather fuels raging Silver Fire in Southern New Mexico.

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Comics B-6

Lotteries A-2

uThe National Weather Service reports triple-digit temps across state. PAge A-4

Lake and Elephant Butte state parks. State Parks Director Tommy Mutz announced that the Cove Area at Conchas Lake State Park will reopen for day use from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Saturday. The good news for anglers in the state is that despite low river flows and low water levels at lakes, almost all the state’s waters remain open for fishing. Only a few reservoirs are closed to public access. Meanwhile, the main trail in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument is open, although the popular Alcove House is closed until Aug. 22 for ongoing stabilization work. Access to Frijoles Canyon currently is via a shuttle bus from the nearby com-

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Police notes C-2

Editor: Rob Dean, 986-3033, rdean@sfnewmexican.com Design and headlines: Carlos A. López, clopez@sfnewmexican.com

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Smoke from the Jaroso Fire, burning in the Pecos Wilderness, blankets Santa Fe on Thursday. The 15-square-mile fire continued to expand Thursday, raising concerns about nearby campgrounds and houses. Crews have been unable to contain the blaze. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

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