Ramblings
A collection of written pieces surrounding the people and events of New Mexico.
(Megan Aguilar / New Mexico News Port) Albuquerque Journal photographer Roberto Rosales pays his respects before photographing a small shrine created for Joel Suina, the 6-year-old victim of a police officer involved car crash. The photo was for an article in the newspaper regarding the incident that led to the fatal crash–a 911 call to which the officer was responding.
Crime: A Photojournalists Day On the Beat
Roberto Rosales, a photographer for the Albuquerque Journal, kneels to the ground in front of a new roadside memorial on the northeast corner of Eubank Boulevard and Indian School Boulevard. His expression is mournful as he photographs the memorial’s items, including a teddy bear and a small red Superman cape hung from a stoplight pole. The shrine memorializes the death of Joel Suina, a 6-year-old boy who died days after a police officer crashed into his mother’s car.
Stacy Fatemi recalls what it was like before her transition while in her home on March 3rd, 2017. Fatemi has been on the road toward transitioning for two years. Photo: Diana Cervantes
Crossing the Trans Human Divide
Albuquerque — As one of the most underrepresented and marginalized groups, transgender women of color face adverse harassment, from both institutions and individuals. Advocates like Stacy Fatemi are taking to social media to raise awareness.