Algernon D’Ammassa
@algernonwrites.bsky.social
Journalist in southern New Mexico, writer, retired stage actor, citizen. ABQJournal.com DesertSageNM.substack.com Signal: Algernon.26
Paul, I could not find an email address for you and did not want to start an account just to leave a comment, but your lede is referring to President Andrew Garfield…
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Paul, I could not find an email address for you and did not want to start an account just to leave a comment, but your lede is referring to President Andrew Garfield…
“Fair play with others is primarily the practice of not blaming them for anything that is wrong with us. We tend to rub our guilty conscience against others the way we wipe dirty fingers on a rag. This is as evil a misuse of others as the practice of exploitation.“ (Eric Hoffer, 1958)
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
“Fair play with others is primarily the practice of not blaming them for anything that is wrong with us. We tend to rub our guilty conscience against others the way we wipe dirty fingers on a rag. This is as evil a misuse of others as the practice of exploitation.“ (Eric Hoffer, 1958)
Not the right tie, and too narrow for his face. It’s inside the line of his ears which makes it clownish.
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Not the right tie, and too narrow for his face. It’s inside the line of his ears which makes it clownish.
Before clicking and sharing the articles, maybe pause. There is no such thing as a tariff on people. It is nonsense. The governor who made the remark about New Yorkers moving to his state is trolling and certain online personalities and digital newsrooms are running with it for attention and clicks.
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Before clicking and sharing the articles, maybe pause. There is no such thing as a tariff on people. It is nonsense. The governor who made the remark about New Yorkers moving to his state is trolling and certain online personalities and digital newsrooms are running with it for attention and clicks.
Generally I like this translation of Epictetus and the annotations, but coming across “user-friendly” in one of the discourses was jarring, a bit overly contemporary and wedded to software design and marketing. Suddenly I’m wondering if Epictetus was a proto-influencer…
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Generally I like this translation of Epictetus and the annotations, but coming across “user-friendly” in one of the discourses was jarring, a bit overly contemporary and wedded to software design and marketing. Suddenly I’m wondering if Epictetus was a proto-influencer…
The defense rested this afternoon in the murder trial of former Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez. Hernandez spent most of the day on the stand, followed by an expert witness called by the defense. Closing arguments tomorrow, and then it will be in the hands of jurors.
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The defense rested this afternoon in the murder trial of former Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez. Hernandez spent most of the day on the stand, followed by an expert witness called by the defense. Closing arguments tomorrow, and then it will be in the hands of jurors.
Today I halted the rain by purchasing an umbrella. You’re welcome, or I’m sorry, depending on your preference.
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today I halted the rain by purchasing an umbrella. You’re welcome, or I’m sorry, depending on your preference.
Thank you, I was scrolling to see if anyone mentioned Gus.
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Thank you, I was scrolling to see if anyone mentioned Gus.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham continued her Las Cruces visit with an appearance at the ribbon-cutting for a new, and already mostly full, senior living center built through a mix of public, private and general obligation bond funds. At right is Mayor Eric Enriquez.
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham continued her Las Cruces visit with an appearance at the ribbon-cutting for a new, and already mostly full, senior living center built through a mix of public, private and general obligation bond funds. At right is Mayor Eric Enriquez.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham participates in the ground breaking for a new $15 million film studio at NMSU’s Arrowhead Center.
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham participates in the ground breaking for a new $15 million film studio at NMSU’s Arrowhead Center.
What’s going on this morning on the Doña Ana Community College campus? I’ll tell you in a little bit…
September 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What’s going on this morning on the Doña Ana Community College campus? I’ll tell you in a little bit…
Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at East Picacho elementary in Las Cruces, named New Mexico’s teacher of the year for 2026.
September 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at East Picacho elementary in Las Cruces, named New Mexico’s teacher of the year for 2026.
What’s going on at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces?
I’ll tell you in a little bit…
I’ll tell you in a little bit…
September 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What’s going on at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces?
I’ll tell you in a little bit…
I’ll tell you in a little bit…
The data center? Yeah, it’ll be about *this* big I guess…
I’m back on PBS (with colleague Hannah García) wearing ties and ‘splaining things…
Jump to our segment on Project Jupiter here…
youtu.be/fBoYueAb0QI?...
I’m back on PBS (with colleague Hannah García) wearing ties and ‘splaining things…
Jump to our segment on Project Jupiter here…
youtu.be/fBoYueAb0QI?...
September 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The data center? Yeah, it’ll be about *this* big I guess…
I’m back on PBS (with colleague Hannah García) wearing ties and ‘splaining things…
Jump to our segment on Project Jupiter here…
youtu.be/fBoYueAb0QI?...
I’m back on PBS (with colleague Hannah García) wearing ties and ‘splaining things…
Jump to our segment on Project Jupiter here…
youtu.be/fBoYueAb0QI?...
The annual “unclaimed bodies” press release turn, which a staff reporter can accomplish in minutes between Teams meetings and mandatory online training modules, is now being farmed out to a digital parrot before, I presume, it is proofread by this young reporter based in Oklahoma.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The annual “unclaimed bodies” press release turn, which a staff reporter can accomplish in minutes between Teams meetings and mandatory online training modules, is now being farmed out to a digital parrot before, I presume, it is proofread by this young reporter based in Oklahoma.
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Comment on Mastodon. I firmly agree. I’d even say, more governance reporting, less on political spectacle.
September 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Comment on Mastodon. I firmly agree. I’d even say, more governance reporting, less on political spectacle.
Commissioner Sanchez argues with protester Jovanny Hernandez amid shouts and chants that disrupted the commission meeting.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Commissioner Sanchez argues with protester Jovanny Hernandez amid shouts and chants that disrupted the commission meeting.
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They recess for 15 minutes.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
They recess for 15 minutes.
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During a short break, Commissioner Manny Sanchez chats with Assistant County Manager Stephen Lopez.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
During a short break, Commissioner Manny Sanchez chats with Assistant County Manager Stephen Lopez.
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State Rep. Nathan Small, a Las Cruces Democrat, chats with an 89-year-old resident who stood in line to speak today. Thus is during a short break during comments.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
State Rep. Nathan Small, a Las Cruces Democrat, chats with an 89-year-old resident who stood in line to speak today. Thus is during a short break during comments.
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I have a few…
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September 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I have a few…
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They have quorum. Commissioner Gloria Gameros is on the phone. Commissioner Susana Chaparro, who recently lost her father, is not present. She was previously the lone “no” on inducing the ordinances for these tax incentives, citing transparency. It appears she will not be voting today.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
They have quorum. Commissioner Gloria Gameros is on the phone. Commissioner Susana Chaparro, who recently lost her father, is not present. She was previously the lone “no” on inducing the ordinances for these tax incentives, citing transparency. It appears she will not be voting today.
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County Manager Scott Andrews is wearing a lavender jacket and tie. I asked about this, and he said it is in memorium for his late daughter. I had no idea and apologized, but he said no no, he wears it with pride.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
County Manager Scott Andrews is wearing a lavender jacket and tie. I asked about this, and he said it is in memorium for his late daughter. I had no idea and apologized, but he said no no, he wears it with pride.
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