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Stitching

September 8, 2021December 17, 2020 by SFA Staff

Finding new focus, memory, and ease through a traditional practice. by Ruxandra Guidi Staying home to stay safe has given writer and audio producer Ruxandra … Read more

The Witches of Talpa

October 23, 2020October 22, 2020 by SFA Staff

A New Mexico writer looks back on the the mysterious power of women in her neighborhood by Karen Vargas Last week, some vatos on a … Read more

The Bleeding of a Nation: A Soundtrack

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020 by SFA Staff

A writer and mother asks, “What is the anthem of today’s civil rights movement?” by Adiba Nelson As we anxiously await November, the protests for … Read more

Harvesting Cholla: The Pleasures of Intangible Heritage

September 8, 2021May 7, 2020 by SFA Staff

by Kimi Eisele For hardy desert dwellers, springtime means foraging for food amidst the cactus spines. Cholla buds are rich in calcium and magnesium and, … Read more

Mila’s Meditations: Finding New Rituals in Confusing Times

September 8, 2021April 23, 2020 by SFA Staff

by Ruxandra Guidi Stay-at-home measures and school closings mean families and children are stuck at home, looking for ways to stay both active and calm … Read more