Thanks to everyone who came out to the Santa Fe Brewing Company last Saturday. It was great to meet and talk about this issue with all of you. Thanks to Ross for putting it together and to Tom Knobloch for moderating the discussion.

If you weren't able to make it, the discussion is now available in two downloadable podcast files, just below these very words.

Fight the Power! Join Chuck D, member of Public Enemy and host of "On the Real" (Air America), in Santa Fe on Tuesday, June 12 at noon on the Santa Fe Plaza.

Joining Chuck D will be Gary Farmer (artist and actor, Dead Man, Smoke Signals) and others, who will all be addressing matters of media consolidation, net neutrality, and media issues imperative to Santa Fe and the nation.

Tuesday, June 12, at noon, on the Santa Fe Plaza. Be there and listen! Make your voice heard!

Note: This is a comment on ellie's "Media" post by vpozzebon that I felt should be seen by all - Chad

Let’s go beyond canned music, loud car commercials, and national ad campaigns. Let’s talk about the real reason losing independent media is a community concern.

Independent media is the voice of a community. It can tell the locals’ story, providing an opportunity that many small businesses and nonprofit organizations can’t get from a media corporation. Without an outlet to tell our stories, to let our community have a voice, we lose the opportunity to strengthen our community.

Have you been hearing rumors around town about a takeover and consolidation of radio stations KWRP, KLBU, KBAC? Maybe you've also heard that KSFR is going to switch channels. Wondering why? Then come to the Santa Fe Brewing Company out on the patio this Saturday for a panel discussion about the consolidation of media that is threatening Santa Fe as well as other cities across the country.

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Southwest Roots Music And Indie 101.5 invite you to join us for a host of women musicians & artists from a variety of genres, women's arts & crafts booths, and informational booths on current women's issues. Featuring singer-songwriters NANCI GRIFFITH, MARY GAUTHIER, alt-country with HUNDRED YEAR FLOOD and more. Visit Southwest Roots Music for more info.