Thom Chesney
@thomchesney.bsky.social
Santa Fe, NM | In the story of my life I am not the main character.
This is your annual reminder that “Meet John Doe” is required new year’s watching. Comedy? Drama? Political satire? Oddly more relevant today than Capra ever could have imagined? You decide.
It streams free or at a very low cost on a dozen or more platforms.
It streams free or at a very low cost on a dozen or more platforms.
December 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is your annual reminder that “Meet John Doe” is required new year’s watching. Comedy? Drama? Political satire? Oddly more relevant today than Capra ever could have imagined? You decide.
It streams free or at a very low cost on a dozen or more platforms.
It streams free or at a very low cost on a dozen or more platforms.
How long before they’re asked to change their name back to Times New Roman?
December 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
How long before they’re asked to change their name back to Times New Roman?
Pearl is giving me this sinking feeling.
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Pearl is giving me this sinking feeling.
Why must New Mexico keep doing this to me? Every freaking night! 🌅
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Why must New Mexico keep doing this to me? Every freaking night! 🌅
Beautiful day to vote, New Mexico!
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Beautiful day to vote, New Mexico!
Abiquiu Friday meetings here. Thank you, New Mexico.
October 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Abiquiu Friday meetings here. Thank you, New Mexico.
Little Miss Sunshine posing for the dogs of Bluesky calendar this morning.
September 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Little Miss Sunshine posing for the dogs of Bluesky calendar this morning.
New Mexico mornings…
September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New Mexico mornings…
I see her true colors shining through… 🩵🤍🌕 @mancity.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I see her true colors shining through… 🩵🤍🌕 @mancity.com
Update: this year’s lavender harvest has been spectacular.
July 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Update: this year’s lavender harvest has been spectacular.
Great and bold read from Jenn Frey in @nytimes.com. “This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/o...
Opinion | This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Great and bold read from Jenn Frey in @nytimes.com. “This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/o...
New patio at Able Baker Brewing in LAS is on brand and fantastic. 🍻
July 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
New patio at Able Baker Brewing in LAS is on brand and fantastic. 🍻
I figured Bluesky needed a Santa Fe sky tonight.
June 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I figured Bluesky needed a Santa Fe sky tonight.
I can lose my mind over the proposed gutting of higher ed, or I can lose myself walking to the mailbox in Santa Fe.
June 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I can lose my mind over the proposed gutting of higher ed, or I can lose myself walking to the mailbox in Santa Fe.
Little Santa Fe rain tonight. #NewMexico
June 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Little Santa Fe rain tonight. #NewMexico
It was decidedly a Freezie Freeze Sunday at the midpoint of our ride. When in Santa Fe, do not miss it. 🍦 🤤
May 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It was decidedly a Freezie Freeze Sunday at the midpoint of our ride. When in Santa Fe, do not miss it. 🍦 🤤
Funny, no one offered me a free jet today, so I just kept doing my job without any undue influence or IOUs.
May 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Funny, no one offered me a free jet today, so I just kept doing my job without any undue influence or IOUs.
Reposted by Thom Chesney
Thom Chesney, the president of a Southwestern College in Santa Fe, joined higher ed leaders opposing 'unprecedented government overreach,' telling Source NM recent federal demands "about how we admit, who we admit and what we teach — that flies directly in the face of independence."
Only one NM college president signs letter opposing ‘unprecedented government overreach’ • Source New Mexico
Hundreds of leaders in higher education recently signed an open letter rebuking Trump Administration, including a small college in Santa Fe.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thom Chesney, the president of a Southwestern College in Santa Fe, joined higher ed leaders opposing 'unprecedented government overreach,' telling Source NM recent federal demands "about how we admit, who we admit and what we teach — that flies directly in the face of independence."
I appreciate Danielle Prokop of @sourcenm.com and @statesnewsroom.com for taking time with me to unpack and reflect on @aacu.org "Call for Constructive Engagement" letter which now has 500+ signatures (and room for more).
Only one NM college president signs letter opposing ‘unprecedented government overreach’ • Source New Mexico
Hundreds of leaders in higher education recently signed an open letter rebuking Trump Administration, including a small college in Santa Fe.
sourcenm.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I appreciate Danielle Prokop of @sourcenm.com and @statesnewsroom.com for taking time with me to unpack and reflect on @aacu.org "Call for Constructive Engagement" letter which now has 500+ signatures (and room for more).
Not sure I deserve her, but damn I love this cat (and her sister).
April 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Not sure I deserve her, but damn I love this cat (and her sister).
A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U
A Call for Constructive Engagement
www.aacu.org
April 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM