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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Santa Fe businesses' frustrations grow as road project continues
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a year into a road rebuild through a Santa Fe tourism hot spot, the city is getting an earful because of new construction twists that keeps affecting dozens of businesses' bottom line. Story continues below Community:ABQ bus driver speaks out on her experience of safety issues on Central route News:Homeland Security: 11 people arrested at New Mexico dairy were 'undocumented' Trending:Mexican gray wolf Asha gives birth to litter of pups Food: Two Albuquerque restaurants make Yelp's 'Top 50 Cheap Eats' list The Concrete Jungle smoke shop has spent 30 years on Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe. 'We're struggling just to make ends meet, I don't even see how we're gonna weather this storm,' said Rebecca Storm, the owner of the shop. But Garcia said the last year dealing with a road rebuild project has been one of the toughest. 'Now sales are down 40 percent, we've never ever experienced that in our history,' said Garcia. 'Had we known that is gonna be a two-year-plus project with no end in sight, we might of made additional moves to do something else. While the project is supposed to be done by August, crews just pushed back work again this week after finding a hidden gas line. Santa Fe city leaders heard some of the frustration at a meeting with businesses this week. 'We've been taking those ideas back, trying to figure out the logistics of how do we make this work,' said Johanna Nelson, Economic Development director for the City of Santa Fe. Some businesses said they want money for the losses the construction has caused, while others said they want crews to work later into the night past 7 p.m. The city said it's working on business boosting initiatives. 'We've got a promotional campaign, so if we're out hitting the streets interviewing businesses putting that on social media. We're working with the chamber of commerce, right, to explore ways to we can further promote and support the businesses,' said Nelson. She added they're also considering a possible benefit concert, even an organized bike ride through Guadalupe Street. 'It's going to be a great thing, we just gotta hang in there and let's figure out what we can do in the meantime,' said Nelson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time Business News
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Erie-Manuel Shorts Redefining Summer Fashion Through Sustainability and Style
In a fashion world often dominated by fleeting trends and mass production, Erie-Manuel Shorts has emerged as a breath of fresh air. This up-and-coming fashion label, focused exclusively on premium shorts, has been gaining traction for its sustainable production practices, meticulous craftsmanship, and bold designs that reflect both global inspirations and local integrity. The brand was founded by Erie Thomas and Manuel Rivera in 2020, during the height of the global pandemic. What started as a side project — hand-sewing colorful, comfortable shorts from reclaimed fabric in a New York apartment — quickly evolved into something much bigger. Erie, a textile artist with a passion for cultural storytelling, and Manuel, a fashion buyer frustrated with the industry's wasteful habits, decided to launch a brand that could do better. Their vision was simple: make one piece of clothing and make it well. They chose shorts, a staple often overlooked in high fashion, but essential in everyday wear across the globe. 'We wanted to take something basic and elevate it to something meaningful,' Manuel explains. 'Shorts are democratic. Everyone wears them, yet no one really talks about them as fashion.' Each pair of Erie-Manuel shorts is a testament to the founders' philosophy of slow fashion . The brand sources deadstock fabrics from around the world, ensuring that no new materials are unnecessarily produced. This approach not only minimizes waste but also means that each limited-edition line is truly unique — once the fabric is gone, it's gone. Production is kept small-scale and local, with all garments manufactured in ethical workshops based in Brooklyn. The shorts are known for their deep pockets, breathable linings, and custom waistbands. Each piece carries a small tag with the name of the person who made it, connecting the wearer to the maker in a personal, powerful way. 'We believe transparency builds trust,' says Erie. 'When you know who made your clothes, you start to value them differently.' One of the things that makes Erie-Manuel Shorts stand out is the storytelling embedded in each collection. From the 'Saharan Winds' line, inspired by the movement of desert travelers, to the 'Concrete Jungle' collection reflecting urban life in New York City, each design is accompanied by a narrative. These aren't just clothes — they're conversation starters. The shorts often feature patterns and symbols from various world cultures, always with the input and collaboration of artists from those regions. Erie-Manuel has partnered with designers from Ghana, India, and Mexico to create prints that celebrate cultural heritage rather than appropriate it. 'It's about celebrating global voices, not mimicking them,' Erie says. Though still a relatively young brand, Erie-Manuel Shorts has already caught the eye of fashion critics and influencers alike. GQ hailed the brand as 'a much-needed blend of purpose and cool,' while Vogue praised its 'effortless approach to ethical wear.' Celebrities from musicians to NBA players have been spotted wearing the shorts on social media, often pairing them with simple white tees or high-end accessories for contrast. The company's online store regularly sells out within days of a new drop, and their waitlist has grown to thousands worldwide. Despite the hype, Erie and Manuel remain committed to their small-batch ethos. 'We don't want to scale just for the sake of growth,' says Manuel. 'Every step forward needs to align with our values.' Looking ahead, the founders are planning to expand their product line — carefully. Rumors suggest collaborations with eco-friendly sneaker brands and the possibility of releasing matching shirts made from leftover fabric scraps. Still, they are adamant about staying focused. 'Shorts will always be our foundation,' Erie states. 'It's the canvas we return to again and again.' Erie-Manuel Shorts is more than just a clothing label. It's a quiet revolution against throwaway culture, a testament to the power of intentional design, and a reminder that fashion can be fun, expressive, and ethical — all at once. As temperatures rise and summer looms large, don't be surprised if Erie-Manuel Shorts become the statement piece of the season — not just for how they look, but for what they stand for. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Former bouncer's Glasgow gangland drama becomes surprise smash TV hit
Anton O'Donnell came up with the idea for the six-episode pilot Concrete Jungle, which aired on STV earlier this year, as he worked on the doors of bars on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street, talking with his colleagues about other hit shows like The Wire and The Sopranos. The 'gritty' gangland drama tells the story of emerging Glasgow gangster Jamie McGregor, who when double-crossed in a drug deal, must use any means necessary to repay a huge debt. O'Donnell said he spent all his free time, and sometimes even while working on the doors, writing his screenplay, which took around two years to complete. The amateur filmmaker said that after he completed the script, he sent it to a few competitions, but after getting nowhere with it he then decided he would film the series from scratch by himself. 'I sent it into the BBC writers' room competition, and a Channel 4 competition, and when I got the replies to say, 'thanks, you've been unsuccessful on this occasion,' I was like, 'no, I'm not letting this one go',' O'Donnell said. 'Like I do believe in this one.' Having zero experience in the filmmaking industry didn't stop O'Donnell from pursuing his 'passion project' which he said he was just 'obsessed' with and struck an unlikely creative partnership with cinematographer Bryan McIntyre, after putting an advert up on Gumtree. (Image: Supplied) After taking a week off work to shoot the first episode together, the pair realised that to fulfil O'Donnell's creative ambition, they would need to enlist more people to get involved with the project, so co-director and editor, Graeme Watt, was quickly involved too. 'Graeme would do the lights. Brian would do the sound. Then Graeme would do the camera. I would do the sound, holding the boom mics and all that stuff,' O'Donnell joked, retelling some of the chaotic beginnings of their first couple of shoots. Shooting over almost a decade did have its challenges with continuity between filming being one of them, O'Donnell made sure he was 'all over it' so that the scenes blended perfectly despite, in some cases, being shot months apart. 'I was all over the continuity in terms of clothing and things like that, but there were challenges because Ryan, who's in the opening scene, had to grow his hair long for a movie that he was in. 'So, he turned up with this long hair and I'm going 'Oh my, what will I do', so we had to get him a beanie cap in that opening scene in the robbery. 'So, he's wearing a beanie cap because he's got long hair, and he didn't have long hair in the rest of the episode. (Image: Supplied) O'Donnell added: 'Sometimes you just have to kind of think fast, and then there's actually scenes that get cut out because, like my weight, my weight was just kind of jumping all over the place. 'I was pretty consistent, but some scenes I'm a wee bit heavier, but there were a couple of scenes where I was unwell, and I lost a ton of weight and I actually had to cut those scenes out of the show, because it was so obvious I'd lost so much weight.' The trio spent around eight years shooting the series intermittently with a budget of only around £5000, with most of the funding coming out of O'Donnell's pocket. Concrete Jungle spent 10 weeks in the STV Player's most-watched list, claiming the number one spot when it aired back in March. (Image: Supplied) The broadcaster picked up the series following a chance encounter between STV's Jonathan Tate and O'Donnell at the first-ever Screen Writers Festival last year after the Paisley-based filmmaker fielded a question to Iain Smith during a live Q&A. O'Donnell said he was grilled by the legendary Hollywood producer after he asked: 'How do I get it out there? How do I take it to the next level, because I believe in it.' The exchange caught the eye of Tate, who then approached O'Donnell about the series during a break and asked him to send over the series, as he is a fan of crime dramas. 'As soon as I sent it over, he was like, 'By the way, I absolutely love this',' O'Donnell said. 'He said, 'I'm not gonna lie to you, it's a bit of a gamble for us because we've never had anything this gritty before, but I've watched it, and I absolutely loved it'.' (Image: Supplied) O'Donnell said he was overwhelmed with the amount of support he has received since Concrete Jungle aired on the STV Player. 'I honestly can't even put it into any words, and I don't even think its sunk in yet,' he said. READ NEXT: I saw Gary Barlow perform in Glasgow's Armadillo - my verdict READ NEXT: I saw Sophie Ellis-Bextor perform in Glasgow's Armadillo - my verdict The 39-year-old said that he believes that following the success of his series has helped 'open the door' to other independent talent in Scotland. O'Donnell added that Tate is a 'huge champion' of Scottish talent and that he is pleased to see STV backing more grassroots productions. 'I've actually seen people who followed me on social media making comments to me saying, 'you're setting the standard when it comes to filmmaking' and then a couple of months later, because they're doing their own thing as well, they're saying that they've now agreed the deal to have their stuff showcased in STV. 'I think Concrete Jungle has opened the door for other people to get the stuff on there as well.' O'Donnell said that he is now putting the final touches on his next pitch, which is to make Concrete Jungle's pilot into a full-fledged series or even a full-length feature film. He will also be joining Tate this week at the inaugural Glasgow Telly Festival, where he is hoping to retell his story in a bid to inspire more people to 'believe' in their own projects like he did.
The National
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Former bouncer's Glasgow gangland drama becomes surprise smash TV hit
Anton O'Donnell came up with the idea for the six-episode pilot Concrete Jungle, which aired on STV earlier this year, as he worked on the doors of bars on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street, talking with his colleagues about other hit shows like The Wire and The Sopranos. The 'gritty' gangland drama tells the story of emerging Glasgow gangster Jamie McGregor, who when double-crossed in a drug deal, must use any means necessary to repay a huge debt. O'Donnell said he spent all his free time, and sometimes even while working on the doors, writing his screenplay, which took around two years to complete. READ MORE: Stirling charity running festival calls for 'Bravehearts' to join ultra races The amateur filmmaker said that after he completed the script, he sent it to a few competitions, but after getting nowhere with it he then decided he would film the series from scratch by himself. 'I sent it into the BBC writers' room competition, and a Channel 4 competition, and when I got the replies to say, 'thanks, you've been unsuccessful on this occasion,' I was like, 'no, I'm not letting this one go',' O'Donnell said. 'Like I do believe in this one.' Having zero experience in the filmmaking industry didn't stop O'Donnell from pursuing his 'passion project' which he said he was just 'obsessed' with and struck an unlikely creative partnership with cinematographer Bryan McIntyre, after putting an advert up on Gumtree. (Image: Supplied) After taking a week off work to shoot the first episode together, the pair realised that to fulfil O'Donnell's creative ambition, they would need to enlist more people to get involved with the project, so co-director and editor, Graeme Watt, was quickly involved too. 'Graeme would do the lights. Brian would do the sound. Then Graeme would do the camera. I would do the sound, holding the boom mics and all that stuff,' O'Donnell joked, retelling some of the chaotic beginnings of their first couple of shoots. Shooting over almost a decade did have its challenges with continuity between filming being one of them, O'Donnell made sure he was 'all over it' so that the scenes blended perfectly despite, in some cases, being shot months apart. 'I was all over the continuity in terms of clothing and things like that, but there were challenges because Ryan, who's in the opening scene, had to grow his hair long for a movie that he was in. 'So, he turned up with this long hair and I'm going 'Oh my, what will I do', so we had to get him a beanie cap in that opening scene in the robbery. 'So, he's wearing a beanie cap because he's got long hair, and he didn't have long hair in the rest of the episode. (Image: Supplied) O'Donnell added: 'Sometimes you just have to kind of think fast, and then there's actually scenes that get cut out because, like my weight, my weight was just kind of jumping all over the place. 'I was pretty consistent, but some scenes I'm a wee bit heavier, but there were a couple of scenes where I was unwell, and I lost a ton of weight and I actually had to cut those scenes out of the show, because it was so obvious I'd lost so much weight.' The trio spent around eight years shooting the series intermittently with a budget of only around £5000, with most of the funding coming out of O'Donnell's pocket. Concrete Jungle spent 10 weeks in the STV Player's most-watched list, claiming the number one spot when it aired back in March. (Image: Supplied) The broadcaster picked up the series following a chance encounter between STV's Jonathan Tate and O'Donnell at the first-ever Screen Writers Festival last year after the Paisley-based filmmaker fielded a question to Iain Smith during a live Q&A. O'Donnell said he was grilled by the legendary Hollywood producer after he asked: 'How do I get it out there? How do I take it to the next level, because I believe in it.' The exchange caught the eye of Tate, who then approached O'Donnell about the series during a break and asked him to send over the series, as he is a fan of crime dramas. 'As soon as I sent it over, he was like, 'By the way, I absolutely love this',' O'Donnell said. 'He said, 'I'm not gonna lie to you, it's a bit of a gamble for us because we've never had anything this gritty before, but I've watched it, and I absolutely loved it'.' (Image: Supplied) O'Donnell said he was overwhelmed with the amount of support he has received since Concrete Jungle aired on the STV Player. 'I honestly can't even put it into any words, and I don't even think its sunk in yet,' he said. The 39-year-old said that he believes that following the success of his series has helped 'open the door' to other independent talent in Scotland. O'Donnell added that Tate is a 'huge champion' of Scottish talent and that he is pleased to see STV backing more grassroots productions. 'I've actually seen people who followed me on social media making comments to me saying, 'you're setting the standard when it comes to filmmaking' and then a couple of months later, because they're doing their own thing as well, they're saying that they've now agreed the deal to have their stuff showcased in STV. 'I think Concrete Jungle has opened the door for other people to get the stuff on there as well.' O'Donnell said that he is now putting the final touches on his next pitch, which is to make Concrete Jungle's pilot into a full-fledged series or even a full-length feature film. He will also be joining Tate this week at the inaugural Glasgow Telly Festival, where he is hoping to retell his story in a bid to inspire more people to 'believe' in their own projects like he did.
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Crime drama written by Glasgow doorman to screen at TV festival
The festival, which runs from May 29 to June 1, is the creation of Scottish author, producer, and screenwriter Claire Duffy. It aims to spotlight Glasgow's TV talent while driving change to help the crisis-hit Scottish TV industry. Now, a new event has been added to the festival line-up. On Saturday, May 31, there will be a Q&A and special screening event of the Glasgow crime drama Concrete Jungle. The drama, which has attracted a large audience on STV Player since its release, was written by former Glasgow doorman Anton O'Donnell. Anton will appear at the special Glasgow screening to discuss the creation of his hit show. Some of the cast of Concrete Jungle, including writer Anton O'Donnell (Image: Supplied) Read more: Gritty Glasgow gangland film available to watch for free on STV Player This adds to the long list of events planned for the festival, including the Glasgow Telly Legends Pick of the Pilots Event on Thursday, May 29, from 7.30pm to 9pm at Maison by Glaschu. A host of Scottish TV talent, including actors Colin McCredie, Blythe Duff, Sanjeev Kohli, Jordan Young, Karen Bartke, Chris Forbes, Siobhan Redmond, and Maureen Beattie, are involved in the festival activities and events. The festival will feature a series of events across the city, spotlighting Glasgow's writers, producers, directors, and actors. The Glasgow public, known for its direct feedback, will be key to spotting potential TV hits through an innovative audience feedback app. The festival opens with a panel discussion from stars and creators of some of the most iconic Glasgow series. The final cast has also been revealed for the TV Pilot Open Mic Night, taking place at BAAD on Sunday, June 1, from 2pm to 4pm. Read more: Scottish TV stars back first-ever Glasgow Telly Festival Claire Duffy, founder and organiser of the festival, said: "The level of interest in the festival has been incredible, and quite overwhelming. "From TV talent who want to be involved, to people supporting from behind the scenes, it's been wonderful to see the strength of community that exists within the Scottish TV industry. "The whole idea behind all of the events is to give actors, directors, and writers - all at any stage of their career - the chance to showcase their work, and to really bring audiences into the fold to share their views. "I have no doubt that, collectively over time, we can bring creativity, opportunity, and prosperity back into the Scottish TV industry, and the Glasgow Telly Festival is just the start of what will be a very exciting journey."
