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The Art of Fine Dining at 1309

Yesterday night, we had a great fine dining experience at the THIRTEEN 09 restaurant of the El Paso Community College. Emi is a student of the culinary art department at EPCC. This restaurant is scheduled to be open to the public next year. Last night, the culinary students of EPCC prepared f… Continue

Added by Carlos Marentes on November 11, 2009 at 6:00am — 5 Comments

For the soul is dead that slumbers

Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; 'Dust thou art, to dust returnest,' Was not spoken of the soul. Continue

Added by buggs on November 9, 2009 at 9:54pm — 3 Comments

Muse of Grace

Tonight I did a photo shoot with Albuquerque model Jeniffer.

It was a good time shooting Jeniffer. We shot downtown, on a brick wall. We tried the gothic look Jeniffer style. … Continue

Added by buggs on November 7, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

¡Feliz cumpleaños Pa!

Happy birthday to Pa!

We had a great dinner in celebration of Pa's birthday on Thursday night November 5, 2009!

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Added by Cynthia P. on November 6, 2009 at 11:33am — 3 Comments

Solitary Man

Don't know that I will But until I can find me The girl who'll stay And won't play games behind me I'll be what I am A solitary man. I've had it to here Bein' where Love's a small word Part-time thing Paper ring. I know it's been done Havin' one Girl who'll love me Right or wrong Weak or strong. I'll be what I am. Continue

Added by buggs on November 5, 2009 at 8:50pm — 5 Comments

La Llorona

Tonight I got to shoot with Bre Zamora.

I wanted to do a Llorona theme, I think it came out OK, what do you think? … Continue

Added by buggs on October 22, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Berthitias B/D

Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

Hey, Sis I hope you have a… Continue

Added by MariaElena on October 22, 2009 at 1:13am — 4 Comments

Pin-up Photo Shoot

Today I did a pin-up photo shoot in studio. Well I set up some backdrops at a warehouse and shot some models.

This is Natasha Nazario, a model from here in Albuquerque. … Continue

Added by buggs on October 18, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

The Military Coup in Honduras - Part III

THE BANANA REPUBLIC

Banana workers strike against United Fruit. Photo LIFE, 1954. NOT TOO long ago Honduras was known as “The Banana Republic.” This was before foreign capitalists invaded the country to covert it into a maquiladora heaven. Banana was t… Continue

Added by Carlos Marentes on October 18, 2009 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

The Military Coup in Honduras - Part II

A US TRAINED GENERAL WITH A CRIMINAL PAST

The coup plotters. At the extreme right (middle) is general Romeo Vásquez. THE LEADING executor of the coup, general Romeo Orlando Vásquez Velásquez, is a two-time graduate of the U.S. Army School of the Americas. In f… Continue

Added by Carlos Marentes on October 17, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

The Military Coup in Honduras - Part I

The limits of Nicaragua and Honduras, at a border town called Las Manos. July 3, 2009. THE MORNING of Sunday June 28, I was at home when I received a call of a friend from Central America. My friend told me with an anxious voice that the military had violently kidn… Continue

Added by Carlos Marentes on October 16, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

A Child's Nightmare Past

Ghost of a child in the dark corner of the Shadows, Exorcist within the walls from a child's nightmare past, tormenting, horrid fear, the ghost from the past reemerges. God forbid, turn on the lights, it's almost halloween.… Continue

Added by buggs on October 6, 2009 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments

Hot Springs with Natasha

Tonight I did another photo shoot with local model Natsha Nazario at the hot springs in Jemez. It was a nice shoot and I did enjoy shooting with her again. It was a nice night and I got in the water without getting my gear wet.… Continue

Added by buggs on September 13, 2009 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

Photo Shoot at Madrid Lounge

Tonight I did a photo shoot in the old abandoned Madrid Lounge and the old train station on downtown Albuquerque. This is a place I use to go and listen to jazz. The lounge has been a nightlife to many venues, but recently it has been closed for some time. Despite t… Continue

Added by buggs on September 10, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Mom's 80 Year Birthday

It was so nice to celebrate our mom's 80 year birthday this year. It was good to see all the family come together for this especial occasion.

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Added by buggs on September 5, 2009 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Piedras en la Panza

Will I wake up in pain? Will I wake up at all? Will I be anxious to walk round the halls? Now all systems are go, everything is in place. I'm nearing the finish line, at the end of the race. The hoops I've jumped through, the frustration, the fear. At the end of this journey, the golden light is near.

A few of you have been wondering about my recent health issues. So here I am w… Continue

Added by buggs on August 25, 2009 at 10:30pm — 22 Comments

Cleopatra Shoots in the Sand Dunes

Today I collaborated with Kevin on a photo shoot in the sand dunes in the westside. The shoot was titled "Cleopatra." … Continue

Added by buggs on August 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Mosquito Pass

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Descend of Mosquito Pass during the West Fest 2009. Buena Vista, Colorado. Mosquito Pass is the highest open mountain pass in the United States. There are passes that are higher, but they are one way access; once you get there, you have to go back the same way you came. Mosquito Pass tops out at 13,185 feet above sea level. This is high… Continue

Added by buggs on August 15, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Visiting Tony in Aguascalientes

On July 5, 2009 we woke up in Aguascalientes, in a nice hotel close to the plaza. It was the day of national elections in Mexico and no alcohol was being served. This did not fare well with Perico.