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Thursday, May 2, 2013 Volume 20, Issue 8
Publisher: Charles Fischer Editor: Rey Berrones Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Donald Burleson, Stu Pritchard Roswell Daily Record Staff Writers: Vanessa Kahin Roswell Daily Record Staff Photographers: Bill Flynt, Kevin Keller, Mark Wilson Contributing Photographers: David Borges, Sara Hall
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During the weekend of May 4, Roswell is filled with activities all day long. Photographers: Left: Rey Berrones Middle: Kevin Keller Right: Mark Wilson
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Kentucky Derby Party
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The Roswell Museum and Art Center brings a little bit of Churchill Downs to Roswell.
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By Vanessa Kahin Vistas Editor alk, trot or canter — just know that getting in to the Roswell Museum and Art Center’s Kentucky Derby Party will take a full gallop, as tickets fly by in a fraction of a second. Involving all things Kentucky Derby — from costume-clad attendees to gourmet Souther n food; from live entertainment to dramatic hats — the third annual Kentucky Derby Party is set to take place at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W. 11th St., on Saturday, May 4. Typically open seven days a week, the museum will be closed for art viewers that day; however, doors will open for Derby party attendees at 2:30 p.m. Presented by the RMAC Foundation, the party brings the Derby excitement and culture of Louisville, Ky.’s, Churchill Downs to the heart of southeast New Mexico. At $50 a ticket,
locals may attend the party and watch what’s been dubbed as the “most exciting two minutes in sports� on the museum’s 9x16-foot big screen. The race is scheduled to start at 4:24 p.m. that day. Because alcohol will be served, the party is only for those 21 and older. Tickets may be purchased at Tinnie Mercantile Store & Deli, 412 W. Second St., as well as at the RMAC Gift Shop located inside the museum. Purchasing tickets is perhaps the best way to go, given that the event has, in the past, sold out in advance. The RMAC only has capacity for about 200 people. Bringing the Kentucky Derby to Roswell is one thing, but the RMAC Foundation will allow a lucky member of the community to experience the Kentucky Derby live next year. SEE
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Beams are Creaking
The Roswell Community Little Theatre brings a night of intrigue and courage to its stage. By Vanessa Kahin Vistas Editor
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Peter Powell plays Dietrich Bonhoeffer t’s a dramatic tale of unwaver ing f aith—in God, country and the power that just one person can wield in the f ace of adversity. And, although the story narrated in “The Beams are Creaking” takes place in the years pr ior to and dur ing Nazi Germany, Roswell Community Little Theatre Director Alethea Hartwell said there are parallels between the play and present-day America. “I think it’s an important story f or our time,” said Hartwell, director of the play, “The Beams are Creaking,” the upcoming production at the RCLT. “I think if people
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really knew history, they’d see we really parallel it a lot.” Written by American playwright Douglas Anderson, “The Beams are Creaking” tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who is part of the resistance movement against the Nazis during Hitler’s rule. In a play that spans 14 years, “The Beams are Creaking” reveals Bonhoeffer’s international connections, his visit to America where he experienced the sense of community of its black churches, as well as his strong desire to overcome the evil of Nazi Germany. “What Dietrich wanted ...
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Roswell Community Little Theatre regulars during early rehearsals of Beams are Creaking. was to wake up the Church in Germany,” Hartwell said. “I think the American Church is sleeping as well. … I love the story. ... I love what Dietrich stood for.” The title of the play comes from a code phrase used amongst conspirators planning to assassinate Hitler—a group that Bonhoeffer joins. As the conspirators point out, killing Hitler too early would result in another f ascist leader r ising to take his place. Should Hitler be assassinated too late, then it might be too late to save Germany altogether. In a 2011 interview for The Seattle Times, Anderson noted that beams start mak-
ing noises just before a roof caves in—a moment when people become aware and begin to act. Aside from directing the play, Hartwell is also playing two parts in the production— that of Sabina, Bonhoeffer’s twin sister, as well as Maria, his fiancée. In fact, a dozen actors will perform the play’s 33 characters. The play is wr itten that way, Hartwell said, and even includes a doubling chart with the script. No stranger to directing a main stage play, Hartwell has taken a four-year hiatus from the high-anxiety post to serve in a different leadership role—that of mother to a
9-year-old daughter and 6year-old son whom she homeschools. “The Beams are Creaking” will be presented at the RCLT, 1717 S. Union Ave., May 10-12 and again from May 17-19. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m., while Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to “The Beams are Creaking” are $10, while students get in for $8. There is a special group rate of $8 per ticket f or a group of 10 or more. For more information, call the Roswell Community Little Theatre at 622-1982.
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Artesia May 4
Mariachi Tenampa Mariachi Tenampa is playing at 7:30pm, at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, located at 310 W Main St. Tickets are $20. For more information call Ocotillo at 746-4212 or visit artesiaartscouncil.com.
May 9, 16
Summer Classic Movies Series Artesia Arts Council presents Movies on the Plaza - bring your chair and a drink. Popcorn is provided, admission is free. The movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 646-4212, or visit artesiaartscouncil.com.
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Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
Mariachi Tenampa, Mariachi Tenampa, as we know them today, consists of nine members with a modern instrumentation setup. The guitarrón, the “heartbeat” of the music, providing its deep sonorous bass lines; the small hump-backed 5-string treble vihuela, which provides the rhythmic strums and chords; a normal classical guitar, adding more dimension and depth to the rhythm section; four violins, which act as both melodic instruments and counter harmony background; and two trumpets, which serve as the main melodic instruments, projecting the sound of the group into the future. Mariachi Tenampaʼs repertoire consists of well over 400 musical pieces, and includes many styles from various regions of Mexico, including sones, huapangos, rancheras, boleros, corridos, cumbias, joropos, and even contemporary classical pieces. The performance is at 7:30pm, at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, located at 310 W Main St, in Artesia. Tickets are $20. For more information call Ocotillo at 575-746-4212 or visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com
May 14
Levi the Poet Levi the Poet and Reverie will be performing at The Jahva House at 7 p.m. Levi the Poet is a spoken word artist that has passionately been addressing the issues facing the youth of today. “Levi takes the listener on a roller coaster of emotion as his story of fear, unbelief, loss, addiction and desperation unfolds into the joyfully redemptive work of Christ which saved him from the longings of suicide. Through a vulnerable lyricism and passionate delivery, he captures the relativeyet-relatable longings of the human heart.” His first appearance at The Jahva House immediately brought several requests to bring him back. One fan stated, “This is the kind of stuff you only hear in bigger cities, not Artesia. His testimony was amazing!” Reverie is self described as “post coffee house indie”, which if you didnʼt know goes along perfectly with the style of Leviʼs performance. Reverie
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consists of Brianna Hunt on vocals, Rolando Solis on drums, Matt Jaquez and Aaron Burton on guitar. They play all original music and have created a good following among the local youth. Briannaʼs beautiful voice is sure to hold your attention. Theyʼre an opening act that deserves to be closing out a show. This is an all ages show.
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Smokey Bear Days Smokey Bear Days is on Friday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in Capitan. There will be live music, a street dance, and a visit from Smokey himself. Smokey will meet and greet with all of the visitors, take a picture, and share a piece of his birthday cake. For more information call 354-2748 or visit smokeybeardays.com 6 >>
The Gallery’s Featured Artists for May are Nancy and Bob Phillips. This well-known local duo present an exhibit of their ceramic and calligraphic art centered around the theme of Fragments.
Please join us for their Artists Reception on Sunday, May, 5, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Their exhibit continues at The Gallery thru May.
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Those Unforgettable Black Rims “Those Unforgettable Black Rims,” premieres 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 19, at the C.A.T.S. Playhouse, 2257 34th St., Lubbock. Subsequent showings are Saturday, April 20, Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27, Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. All show times are 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and for groups of 10 or more, $8 per person. For more information, visit www.catsplayhouse.net, or call 806-792-0501.
Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years This Walker Aviation Museum display will remain through the end of the year. This exhibit features a short history of the base and many items from the WWII era, as well as information about the planes that flew at Roswell Army Airfield from 1941-1945. For more information, call 247-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.
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Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force
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One of the largest and most widely attended events that the City of Roswell hosts is the Party on the River/Fiesta del Rio. With entertainment included in the low $5.00 entry fee (children under 5 are FREE), volleyball, flag football, tug of war, vintage cars, motorcycles, skateboard competition and plenty of other family activities. This year, the musical entertainment includes award winning American country music band, Gloriana as well as New Mexico Spanish music legend Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr., and Tejano singer Ram Herrera. The Party will be held at the Cielo Grande Recreation this year. Bring lawn chairs, blankets to relax on. No outside food or drinks, food or ice chests allowed. No pets or bills larger than $20. Saturday: Gates open 1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Gloriana plays at 7 p.m. Sunday: Gates open 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Al Hurricane Sr. & Jr. play at 3:30 p.m. and Ram Herrera 5:30 p.m.
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Base during the early 1960s. The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Missileers. For more information, call 247-2464 or visit www.wafbmuseum.org.
Ritmo Latino at El Toro Bravo Ritmo Latino plays El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.
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David and Tina at El Toro Bravo David and Tina plays El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.
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Eddie Dominguez: Where Edges Meet Where Edges Meet is the first major museum exhibition devoted to a comprehensive view of Eddie Dominguezʼs artistic journey that spans over thirty years of studio practice. The exhibition features many types of work that Dominguez has created including mixed media, works on paper, performance, and the ceramic sculpture environments that he is well known for. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.
Jan 18 - Aug 4
Martie Zelt: In Spaces Between The Roswell Museum and Art Center presents the exhibit Martie Zelt: In Spaces Between. Zelt is a Roswell printmaker who has lived in the community since 1989 after completing a second fellowship with the Roswell Artist-inResidence Program. Over thirty assemblages produced
May 10-12, 17-19
Roswell Community Little Theatre
The Roswell Community Little Theatre is proud to present you the inspiring, powerful, and the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian who defied the Nazis and ultimately led an assassination attempt against Hitler. This compelling drama captures the Bonhoeffer legend on a rich theatrical canvas without ever sacrificing the very human story at the base of it. Part political thriller, part love story, leavened with moments of humor, filled with a compassion that reaffirms oneʼs faith in man. “The Beams Are Creaking” will be directed by Alethea Hartwell and Lynetta Zuber. Performances will be May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. Friday and Saturday perfromances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. RCLT is located at 1717 S Union, by Icon Cinema. For more information, visit facebook.com/RoswellCommunityLittleTheatre or roswelllittletheatre.com.
during the last twelve years are contained in the exhibition that runs through August 4. Zelt makes her own paper, and starts with a printed
stitched thread and graphite or pastel markings. The finished works are playful, highly nuanced abstractions that speak of the natural and manmade worlds through which she has traveled. Many allude to her flower garden and surroundings in southeastern New Mexico. Zeltʼs work is represented in the collections of the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Carnegie Museum of Art, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, Brooklyn Museum, Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Roswell Museum and Art Center. For more information, visit RoswellMuseum.org.
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Vision: 2013 Invitational Exhibition On Friday, February 8 from 5-7 pm the Roswell Museum and Art Center opens the exhibition Vision, featuring the work of five artists from northern New Mexico who practice traditional techniques, yet make their art relevant to todayʼs society. Kevin Burgess de Chávez (tinwork), Drew Coduti (tinwork), Catalina Delgado-Trunk (papel picado), Damian Velasquez (furniture), and Frederico M. Vigil (true fresco) are represented in the exhibition that continues through September 28, 2013. For more information, vall 624-6744 10 >>
ground―either a collagraph, monoprint, or photo etching―to which she adheres fabric scraps, plant materials, and other media including
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reaking with all previous conventions, the upcoming Par ty on the River/Fiesta del Rio will be three major events wrapped into one; set to collide where they’ve never been presented before. Party on the River/Fiesta del Rio is scheduled for May 4 from 1-8:30 p.m. and May 5 from 1-7 p.m. For the first time ever, the event will take place at Cielo Grande Recreation Area; taking full advantage of the locale’s almostinstalled amphitheater. It’s $5 to get in to Par ty on the River/Fiesta Del Rio, while children 5 and under get in for free. Party on the River/Fiesta del Rio — an annual celebration of local culture, art, food and flair — will be joined by the Valley Vintage Motor Car Club show as well as the Old Timers Balloon Rally. Sitting behind a desk in a non-assuming office at the Roswell Parks and Recreation Depar tment, Recreation Supervisor Joe Vargas is busy on two lines — his office phone and his cell phone — coordinating the acts, entertainment, balloonists and car enthusiasts that will be part of the weekend event. “There’s been three major events that happened on the same weekend ... which are Take the
now all combined,” Vargas said. These include the Old Timers Balloon Rally, which, now in its 26th year, has always taken place at the Wool Bowl soccer complex, and an antique car and motorcycle show. May 4 will be the only day that the VVMCC will be at Cielo Grande. Touted as the oldest car show in New Mexico, VVMCC’s vintage car and motorcycle show is now in its 39th year. It is free to attend, however, there will be a charge for food sold by the Roswell Assurance Home and ice cream sold by high school students. VVMCC member Rita Kane-Doerhoefer said it’s not too late to join the car show and that any kind of car is welcome. It costs $25 to enter a vehicle, and those who enter get two wr istbands for Party on the River. Vehicles will be set up from 7-9 a.m. Judging begins at 9 a.m. and trophies will be handed out around 3 p.m. Kane-Doerhoef er said there’s no way to know how many awards will be given, as entr ies are still being accepted and award categories depend on the number and kinds of vehicles at the event. However, she expects more than 100 vehicles to be at the show. Cars on display will
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include two of Kane-Doerhoefer’s own vehicles: a 1957 T hunderbird and a 1969 GTO convertible. For a donation of $5, car show attendees will get the
chance to win an 18-foot car hauler. Tickets will be sold dur ing the event and proceeds will benefit the car club in its support of other events and nonprofit organizations. May 4 will be dedicated to the “Party on the River” portion of the event. Typically f eaturing country wester n music, the day’s entertain-
ment headliner is Gloriana, a country trio from Nashville who’s been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Gloriana’s second studio album, “A Thousand Miles Left Behind,” was released last year and debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s countr y albums chart. May 5 is all for Fiesta del SEE
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Fallstar
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The heavy sounds of Fallstar are coming to Roswell. allstar is a melodic hardcore band that has quick changes in style and hook that builds many musical layers for fans to sink their teeth into. The earlier efforts by Fallstar were setting the stage for their latest album, Backdraft. While the overall style has remained the same, Backdraft shows a maturity that was not present in the earlier albums. According to Fallstar singer Chris Ratzlaff , the updated sound of the band, "has progressed a lot. The last album
gave more of an indication of where we would end up stylistically. With Backdraft we became more comfortable with the type of music that we create." While difficult to describe in traditional terms, the band has a sound that is reminiscent of heavy metal remix albums in which dance DJs take heavy metal songs, disect the hooks and melodies, and create a multilayered wall of sound. Ratzlaff elaborated, "We wanted to structure our music
like pop music, because pop music is geared towards a very A.D.D. population. That's why people love to listen to it [pop music], because it does not take much to be hooked in and enjoy it. "So we focused very heavily on lots of hooks and vocal melodies. Musically, we wanted really catchy parts, but differently from pop music. We wanted to make the music with a certain depth so you have to listen to the record over and over, and you hear things that you didn't notice
the first time. "We wanted to hit both levels. Something deeper musically, but also something that you can love on the first listen. I think we finally accomplished that with this album. Which we are really stoked about." Overlaid on the solid musical base is a well defined lyrical message. Ratzlaff said, "In all these songs I was able to say exactly what I wanted to say while it fit the melody." This includes very opinionated and well thought-out ideas. So much so that the band has gone about creating lyric videos that go through their ideas and expand on them so that the message of the songs is clear to the listener. Ratzlaff continued, "We are very careful with the things that we say because opinions are oftentimes a pretty nasty thing. We have pretty strong beliefs, but when we convey them, we do that with the utmost humility because we want to have an open dialogue. I don't want to ever feel like I have life figured out ... if you are not open, how are you going to learn anything. "With everything we do, we try and do it with humility and
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with an open mind and people can sense that in our music. Since we do say things with humility, people can actually hear what we say. "If you are super abrasive, it will turn people off right away because they assume that they know what you are about. We really don't want to do that. “We are able to speak openly without closing anyone off while keeping the integrity of our beliefs and music. You will offend someone no matter what, but at least with what we are doing, we are able to open a dialogue that isn't offensive, invasive, or volatile towards other people's views. "Our ultimate goal is to love and encourage people, and I think people see that." To hear Fallstar's music, or to find out more about the band, visit facebook.com/fallstar777. Fallstar's albums are available on itunes and Amazon. Fallstar will be playing a Unity Center show on May 13 with Altars, Leaders and Reverie. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information on the show, visit facebook.com/ theunitycenter.
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March 8 - May 26
Bruce Berman: Border Stories This exhibition at the Roswell Museum and Art Center features Bruce Bermanʼs collection “Border Stories,” which chronicles the life on a border torn apart by the drug war. A documentary photographer with a gift for writing poignant accompanying narratives, Berman has worked for professional magazines and journals such as Time, the New York Times, Newsweek, Fortune, Vanity Fair, and Texas Monthly. Today, he teaches photojournalism at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. For more information call 624-6744.
April 26 - June 2
Natasha Bowdoin: thornappleflower Roswell Artist-in-Residence fellow Natasha Bowdoinʼs work is built intuitively from layers of paper culled from a variety of sources from botany illustrations to “wisps of text” as the artist pushes “the boundaries between drawing, sculpture, and installation.” The exhibition will be in the RMAC until June 2. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.
May 3
An Investigation of Extra-Terrestrial Issues for the Uniniti-
ated An Investigation of Extra-Terrestrial Issues for the Uninitiated is a Culture Laboratory Collective exhibit curated by Ryder Richards. Concerned with the cultural impact of the ʻotherʼ upon a specific community the Culture Laboratory investigates the occurrence of UFO and Extra-Terrestrial life related to Roswell, New Mexico. Seeing as the government offered multiple stories over a period of years concerning the infamous UFO crash of 1947 a tacit breech of trust between the citizenry and the government has lead to an increasing warp in the fabric of truth surrounding these events. Recognizing the unknown as infinitely more captivating and worth exploring each Culture Laboratory member will create a piece as a response to aliens, the region and itʼs most recognizable incident. It will be exhibited at The Cube, #8 Howard Cook Rd, between 6 and 9 p.m. There will be light refreshment and energetic conversation.
May 3
ENMU-R Music Showcase/Open Mic Night ENMU-R is hosting a FREE night of music and fun, including performances by talented local musicians. This night will also entail an “Open Mic” portion, which is available to anyone interested in preforming.
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morning about 6:30 a.m. at Cielo Grande. Join the Old Timers for the fire concert that evening with the Goddard High School Band at 7:45 p.m. in the Cielo Grande Soccer Fields. Remember this is a FREE event brought to you by over 70 sponsors and there is a $3 charge for the fire concert to benefit the band with propane donated by AWC for the BTUʼs.
May 4 Day Date
The Unity Center
The hardcore band Fallstar will be playing a Unity Center show in support of their latest album, Backdraft. Backdraft is a heavy album full of a deep mix of styles and energy. Altars, Leaders and Reverie will also be playing. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information on the show, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.
The performance starts at 6:30 p.m. at the ENMU-R Performing Arts Center. RSVP is preferred for a slot, but not entirely necessary. This is an event open to all ages, bring your entire family. The showcasing artists will be Mary Annett, Sam Russell, Esteban Holguin, and Marie Manning. To RSVP for the Open Mic portion of the night, call 5788772.
May 3
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At Casa Maria Health Care Center and Pecos Valley Rehabilitation Suites, we have qualified and educated staff to meet your needs. Pecos Valley Rehabilitation Suites offers 16 private rooms; wireless internet access; concierge services; physical, occupational and speech therapy seven days a week. Our goal at Pecos Valley Rehabilitation Suites is to keep our patients informed, free of anxiety and concerns. This insures shorter recovery times and long term success. Facility tours are available seven days a week.
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Nite Train Nite Train will be plaing live music beginning at 6 p.m. on the Peppers patio, located at 500 N. Main. For more information, call 623-1700.
May 4-5
26th Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally The 26th Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally starts Saturday
Kentucky Derby Party The Kentucky Derby Party is at 2:30 p.m., at the Basset Auditorium, in the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 West 11th street. The party will consist of games, derby hats, derby treats, cigar lounge, and a chance to win a trip to the 2014 Derby. The Kentucky Derby Party is a 21 and over event. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Tinnie Mercantile & Deli, and the Roswell Museum and Art Center Gift Shop. For more information call 6270918.
May 4 - 5
Party on the River One of the largest and most widely attended events that the City of Roswell hosts is the Party on the River/Fiesta 11 >>
>>10 del Rio. With entertainment included in the low $5.00 entry fee (children under 5 are FREE), volleyball, flag football, tug of war, vintage cars, motorcycles, skateboard competition and plenty of other family activities. This year, the musical entertainment includes award winning American country music band, Gloriana as well as New Mexico Spanish music legend Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr., and Tejano singer Ram Herrera. The Party will be held at the Cielo Grande Recreation this year. Bring lawn chairs, blankets to relax on. No outside food or drinks, food or ice chests allowed. No pets or bills larger than $20. Saturday: Gates open 1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Gloriana plays at 7 p.m. Sunday: Gates open 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Al Hurricane Sr. & Jr. play at 3:30 p.m. and Ram Herrera 5:30 p.m.
May 7
A Night to Honor Israel A Night to Honor Israel is at 7 p.m., at the NMMI Pearson Auditorium. An evening of solidarity and celebration for the state of Israel. The event is free to the public and doors open at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Randy Neal and Keynote Speaker will be Sgt. Benjamin Anthony. There will be special musical performances by Gerry Chavez. For more information call 6234110.
May 10
Walk For Hope The Walk for Hope is from 6 p.m. to midnight, at Cielo
Rock of Ages
fundraiser that assists local residents with practical needs as they receive cancer treatment. Any donations are welcome on or before the walk. For more information call Julie Morrow at 637-9550.
May 10
Hard Road Trio Hard Road Trio is playing Pecos Flavors Winery at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, call 627-6265 for reservations.
May 10 May 3, 4
Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center
The age of rock is coming back for two spectacular nights this May! Be prepared, Ruidoso Dance Ensemble is taking over the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center to Rock of Ages. You are invited to relive eras past through the music that brought it all alive. Rock music has played a major part in the development of our country and youth. The most memorable part of our childhood is the music. The era of the King of Rock and Roll and machinery vitalized every young rocker with a boom box. Talented youths of the Ruidoso Dance Ensemble will be rocking the stage to favored hits all night May 3rd and 4th. The public is invited to sing along and enjoy all the great costumes to bring you back to younger years. Rock of Ages will feature every dancer with the Ruidoso Dance Ensemble from our adorable primary kids to our exceptional teen dancers. Two full acts of great costumes and top hits will leave you wanting more. Youʼll be tapping your toes and singing along to hits like Jail House Rock, California Girls, Schoolsʼ Out, and Welcome to the Jungle. Share with friends and family fond memories from a time past but not forgotten. Performances will be Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All tickets only $5 available at the door or through any RDE member. Call 257-3573 for tickets or show time information. This is a great opportunity to support local talents and enjoy a rockinʼ good time.
Grande, located at 1612 W. College. Walk for Hope is a
Andy and Don Andy and Don will be plaing live music beginning at 6 p.m. on the Peppers patio, located at 500 N. Main. For more information, call 623-1700.
May 10 - 19
The Beams are Creaking The Roswell Community Little Theatre is proud to present you the inspiring, powerful, and the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian who defied the Nazis and ultimately led an assassination attempt against Hitler. This compelling drama captures the Bonhoeffer legend on a rich theatrical canvas without ever sacrificing the very human story at the base of it. Part political thriller, part love story, leavened with moments of humor, filled with a compassion that reaffirms oneʼs faith in man. “The Beams Are Creaking” will be directed by Alethea Hartwell and Lynetta Zuber. Performances will be May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. Friday
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and Saturday perfromances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. RCLT is located at 1717 S Union, by Icon Cinema. For more information, visit facebook.com/RoswellCommunityLittleTheatre or roswelllittletheatre.com.
May 11
ENMMC Race for the Zoo The Race for the Zoo is at the Spring River Park and Zoo. The race starts at 8 a.m. There will be a 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk and 2-mile run/walk. Refreshments will be available at the finish line. All participants will receive a T-shirt and awards will be given for the top female and male finishers in each event. All participants will be eligible for a post-race drawing for door prizes donated by local merchants. For more information, call Bob Edwards at 624-6720.
May 11
Second Saturday The monthy hands-on art activities for students in grades 3 - 12 continues with “Listening with Your Eyes” presented by Steve Ackerman and Gretchen Phillips at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. To register for upcoming sessions, please call the Museum at 575-624-6744, ext. 22. Space is limited. This 12 >>
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May 11
Spring Recital Serenityʼs Dance Company will present an evening of dance and live entertainment on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at ENMURoswell campus. Tickets are $8, children 5 and under are free. For more information call or text 910-1851 or visit Facebook.com/serenitydanceroswell.
May 13
Altars Fallstar will be playing a Unity Center show with Altars, Leaders and Reverie. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information on the show, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.
May 14
Roswell Invaders Opening Day Paint the stands green. Come out to the Roswell Invaders baseball teamʼs first game of the 2013 season. Wear your Invader green for the first game. Anyone wearing green will receive $1 off their ticket purchase. The game starts at 7 p.m. at Joe Bauman Field.
May 14
Drew Kennedy Drew Kennedy is playing Pecos Flavors Winery at 7 p.m. Call
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May 2
2nd annual Casino Gala for Cope Come enjoy a fun evening featuring casino games, food, and great socializing, all to benefit COPE of Lincoln County from 6 - 9 p.m. at Inn of the Mountain Gods. COPE is the Center of Protective Environment, Inc, and is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that offers a full range of domestic violence services in Otero and Lincoln counties. For more information, visit copedv.org.
May 3 - 4
Rock of Ages! Ruidoso Dance Ensemble is taking over the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center to Rock of Ages. Talented youths of the Ruidoso Dance Ensemble will be rocking the stage to favored hits all night May 3 and 4. Performances will be Friday May 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All tickets only $5
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Celebracion del Arte The Hubbard Museum of the American West is proud to announce the opening of the inaugural “Celebracion del Arte” juried art show and exhibit in the Museumʼs Green Tree Gallery. Original art from some of New Mexicoʼs best artists will be on display from May 4 through September 9. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirtytwo (32) artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as finalists for the show. These artists and their works will benefit from regional recognition and exposure through New Mexicoʼs first Smithsonian Affiliate museum, as well as the opportunity to sell their work(s) during the exhibition. For more information, call The Hubbard Museum of the American West at 378-4142, or visit hubbardmuseum.org. If you would like your event listed on the entertainment calendar, please email vision@rdrnews.com or call 622-7710 ext. 309.
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Bill Flynt Photos The New Mexico Centennial Balloon launches during the 2012 Old Timers Balloon Rally
Old Timers Balloon Rally
Balloons fill the Roswell skies for the Old Timers Balloon Rally. By Rey Berrones Vision Editor and Vanessa Kahin Vistas Editor
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he 26th annual Old Timers Balloon Rally, presented by Krumland Auto Group, will have more than 60 balloons participating in mass ascension flights launching from Cielo Grande Recreation Area on May 4 and 5. Bill Glen, member of the Old Timers and balloon rally organizer, said the event at Cielo Grande will light up — quite literally — with hot air balloons on May 4 around 6:15 a.m. At that point, balloon enthusiasts from across the nation would have gotten warmed up after a visit to area schools May 3, where they plan to demonstrate the
craft of ballooning to children. On May 4, more than 60 balloons will take off from Cielo Grande dur ing the early morning hours, dotting the sky with floating samples of the quintessential New Mexican pastime. Also on May 4, the balloonists will help The First Tee of the Pecos Valley with a golf ball drop. For $10, one may purchase a ticket with a matching number on a golf ball. One thousand numbered golf balls will be dropped over a golf hole from a tethered balloon, floating about 75 feet in the air.
The f o u r g o l f balls to come closest to the hole will win prizes for those with corresponding tickets. Adr ienne Fields, executive director of The First Tee of the Pecos Valley, said first place wins $1,500, second place gets a big-screen TV, third place gets a laptop computer and
fourth place gets a $250 gift certificate to Sam’s Club. Tickets may be purchased at NMMI Golf Course. To purchase tickets for the golf ball drop, call Adrienne Fields at 623-4444. At dusk on May 4, balloonists will join members of the Goddard High School band to do a fire concert, during which balloonists will light up the tanks of their balloons in sequence with music played by the band. Members of the GHS band are selling tickets for the fire concert for $3; all proceeds will benefit the band. On the morning of May 5, the mass ascension starts at 6:45 a.m. The ascensions on both days are free. It is a great opportunity to bring the kids and your camera. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 | VISION MAGAZINE / 13
entire family. It’s going to have so much variety.” Continued from Page 8 What has not changed Rio. Intended to feature His- about the event is its volleypanic/Tejano music, the ball and flag football tourenter tainment headliner naments, activities for chilwill be Al Hur r icane, Al dren such as Kids Kor ner Hurricane Jr. and Ram Her- and inflatables, and a multirera. tude of vendors, including Née Alber to Nelson about 40 diff erent f ood Sanchez, Al Hurricane is an stands. Albuquerque native known Initially known as Party on for his rock ‘n’ roll and Latin the Pecos/Cinco de Mayo, rhythms. He has a reper- the weekend celebration toire filled with cumbias, was first held May 4, 1996, rancheras and oldies tunes. thanks to the sponsorship of He’s performed with artists the Roswell community and such as Fats Domino, Marvin the Roswell Parks and Gaye and Chubby Checker. Recreation Department. His son Al Hurricane Jr. has Cahoon Park was home to f ollowed in his f ather’s Party on the Pecos/Cinco musical path. de Mayo from 1996-2003. Tejano musician Ramiro The event changed its name (Ram) Herrera started mak- to Party on the River/Fiesta ing a name f or himself in del Rio in 2004. Also that the early 1980s. The Gram- year, the event moved to the my-nominated ar tist has Spring River Park and Zoo, won recognitions as vocal- where it was held annually ist, entertainer, song and until 2009, when it returned album of the year. to Cahoon Park. For Vargas, hosting Party Despite all the hard work on the River/Fiesta del Rio that’s gone into coordinatat Cielo Grande was a logi- ing the 2013 event, Jerge cal choice, despite the fact said the success of the that the amphitheater — a upcoming Par ty on the million-dollar project — is River/Fiesta del Rio not quite complete. Still, he depends on the Roswell said, grass is growing in the community. area and there is a slope, “It’s really important for perf ect f or viewing the the community to support headlining acts. T here is and embrace (Party on the also plenty of room to roam River/Fiesta del Rio),” Jerge at Cielo Grande. said, noting that the event “One of the advantages of this year will make history. being (at Cielo Grande) is For more inf ormation that there’s plenty of park- about Par ty on the ing,” Vargas said. “There’s River/Fiesta del Rio, call the just never been enough Roswell Parks and Recreparking, plus, we’ve out- ation Department, 624-6720. grown the park and the For information about the zoo.” Recreation Superin- volleyball and football tourtendent Laurie Jerge agreed naments, contact the Yucca and said she’s excited to Center at 624-6719. Those see so many events happen who wish to be a vendor during one weekend, all in may call Shelia McKnight at one place. 624-6718. “Joe thought we should To enter the car show, call (br ing) all three events 627-8292. under one sky,” Jerge said. “It’s guaranteed to br ing more entertainment for the
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Race For the Zoo
The annual Roswell Runners Club Race for the Zoo kicks off outdoor summer activities in Roswell.
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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor
he Roswell Runners Club is celebrating 20 years of the Spring River Race for the Zoo. Held at the Spring River Park and Zoo on May 11, the race starts at 8 a.m. There will be a 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk and 2mile run/walk. According to Bob Edwards, race coordinator, "This is an excellent race that has the entire city come together for some healthy outdoor activity while helping out our zoo. We have raised more than $40,000 for the zoo in the course of 20 years." Race regular Bjork Nitmo is excited about the upcoming race, and thinks that the zoo race is one of the best of the season because the weather is still mild, and it gives her a chance to enjoy the Zoo after the race is done. She said, "It is a quality crowd that comes out. While there are the competitive and serious racers out hitting the path, there is also room for people like me, who are not as earnest about finishing first." She continued, "I participate in the runs because the money raised goes to a good cause, and it gives me an excuse to get out of the house. And for those that are just getting into running for the health benefits, this friendly crowd is a good place to meet active walkers and runners. If you are looking for a running partner, this is a good place to find one. "Of course, sometimes I just show up to these races to get a T-shirt and for a chance to win one of the door prizes." The run is sponsored by Eastern New Mexico Medical
Sara Hall Photo Runners participate in one of the previous Roswell Runners Club events. Center and The Healthy Woman program. The run is put together by the Roswell Runners Club and the Roswell Recreation Department, and members of the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe will be helping out during the event as well. Refreshments will be available at the finish line. All par-
ticipants will receive a T-shirt and awards will be given for the top female and male finishers in each event. All participants will be eligible for a post-race drawing for door prizes donated by local merchants. For more information, call Bob Edwards at 624-6720.
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Billy the Kidʼs great escape
By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian n April 28, 1881, Pat Garrett was in White Oaks collecting taxes. Billy the Kid's chains, fastened to both wrists and ankles, punctuated the taunts of Ollinger, their clanking music to the ears of the deputy who hated him. Looking straight at Billy with a grin he broke the breach of his shotgun and, while loading an 18 grain slug said, “The man that gets one of these loads will feel it.” At noon Ollinger was relieved by Bell and carelessly placed his shotgun in the sheriff's office without bothering to lock it in the armory. He strolled across the street to the Wortley Restaurant. Almost before the thump of
Part six in a series on Billy the Kid.
DERBY
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A separate $100 ticket enters a local into a drawing for the chance to win a trip to the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The prize will include a $2,500 stipend. Only 150 of these tickets were printed, so the probability of winning the trip is high. RMAC Foundation President Deb Prince said last year’s winner was Tom Merrit. He may have chosen to take advantage of his all-expenses-paid trip and attend this year’s Derby. “Maybe we will catch a glimpse of (Merrit) on the big screen,” Prince said with a smile. Furthermore, the Derby party will allow attendees to place faux bets on their favorite horse using Derby dollars. Each Derby dollar is $2. At the end of the race, the three highest winning bids
Ollinger's boots died away, Billy asked Bell for permission to use the privy located to the outside rear. Most historians agree that once inside the toilet he found the pistol hidden earlier by a confederate. Hiding the gun inside his shirt, the Kid bounded up the stairs. At the top he whirled and ordered Bell to "put up your hands." The confused deputy spun about and attempted to dash back down the stairs. The Kid fired two quick shots; one ricocheted off the wall and passed through Bell's body. He staggered into the rear yard and died in the arms of the caretaker Godfrey Gauss. After shooting Bell, the Kid hobbled across the floor to
the sheriff's office, where he spied the shotgun Ollinger had carelessly left. Shuffling to the window, he spied Ollinger dashing out of the restaurant. As Ollinger entered the jailyard, the caretaker dashed around the building yelling, "The Kid has killed Bell." Glancing up, Ollinger saw the shotgun barrels pointed at him. Almost as if quoting a corny movieland script, Ollinger gasped, "Yes, and he's killed me, too." Pecos bill took 18 buckshot square in the chest. After pouring a second load of buckshot into Ollinger's body, the Kid broke the shotgun across the banister and threw it at his enemy. "Take it, damn you," he snarled. "You
won't bother me any more with that gun." It took the Kid an hour to hack one leg free so he could mount a horse. Cooly, he shook hands with some awed Lincoln citizens as he galloped away. The Kid seemed truly sorry
to have killed the affable deputy. As he departed town, he passed Bell's body and was heard to mutter, "I'm sorry I had to kill him, but I just couldn't help it."
will be eligible for prizes. First-place prize will be a $500 gift certificate to J&L Jewelers. Second-place prize will be a two-night stay at the Nedra Matteucci Galleries guesthouse in Santa Fe. Third-place prize is a table at the Ruidoso Jockey Club. Charlie and Laura Read sponsor this last prize. Tinnie Mercantile Store & Deli is catering the Kentucky Derby Party, which is set to include staples of Southern cuisine meant to commemorate the location of the renowned Derby. These will include mint juleps, gourmet sandwiches and bourbon pecan pie. The event will feature rose décor—the red rose being the Kentucky Derby’s official flower. A garland made of more than 400 red roses is awarded to the winner of the Derby each year. Bob Entrop will provide live
music, while local talent Phil Brewer will serve as the event’s emcee. Attendees may choose to dress up in Kentucky Derby flair and be further aided by a hat auction during the event. The hat auction will include about 30 hats contributed by artists and nonartists alike. There will also be a silent auction to include more general items that have been donated by local and regional artists. Perhaps one of the most coveted of these items is a framed print of “Cattle Kings of the Pecos,” an oil painting by local artist Kim Wiggins. Originally commissioned by the RMAC Foundation in 2012, the painting was meant to commemorate the museum’s milestone 75th birthday. The silent auction’s “Cattle Kings of the Pecos” will be a signed, framed, 18x24 sec-
ond-generation copy of the original. However, there will be other copies for sale at $150 each; and Wiggins will be present to sign and personalize them. Furthermore, party attendees may answer trivia questions to win prizes as well. A photo booth will be available to memorialize the day’s excitement. “People who haven’t been to it, they will have a blast,” said RMAC Director Laurie Rufe. “It really is like being at the Derby.” The Kentucky Derby Party was the brainchild of former Foundation board member Dietta Hitchcock. Currently in the careful hands of Foundation Treasurer Mary Alice Lysak, the Kentucky Derby Party continues going strong. In fact, Prince noted that the event has sold out in its two previous years. Funds raised by the Ken-
tucky Derby Party help the Foundation fund educational programs at the RMAC, including scholarships. The funds also help with the costs of the museum’s exhibitions and necessary equipment. Last year’s Kentucky Derby Party raised more than $24,000 to help the RMAC, making it one of the museum’s most profitable fundraisers. The uniqueness of the event and its wide variety of activities and prizes make it one of the most fun local events of the spring. “(Come and) have a good time and support the museum,” Prince said. For more information about the Kentucky Derby Party, including how to get tickets, contact Cindy Torrez at the RMAC Foundation office, 6270918.
Stu Pritchard Illustration
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UFOLOGY
Are UFOs attracted to the city or the country?
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By Donald Burleson UFON, the Mutual UFO Network, is the world’s largest organization devoted to the scientific investigation of unidentified flying objects. We have an online Case Management System at mufon.com, and when anyone in this state submits a UFO
sighting report to CMS, as MUFON state director for New Mexico I automatically receive an email so that I can assign one of our exam-certified field investigators to follow up with the witnesses and try to determine what they saw. In many cases of course we can never know for sure what these things were, but we can usually tell a lot about what they were not. The results aren’t always glamorous or exciting. Many reported sightings turn out to have been balloons, meteors, conventional aircraft, or various atmospheric phenomena. But from time to time an observed object can’t be accounted for in such mundane terms, and these are the ones that make life interest-
ing. Sometimes (as during the past couple of months) most of the sighting reports I receive are from witnesses around Albuquerque. In one such instance widely covered in local media as well as being reported to MUFON, an observer saw a strange hovering craft near the mountains, with two long, thin, triangular beams projecting from it, one pointing up and one down. And we have received several other reports as well, from in and around the city. The apparent prevalence of city-based sightings might lead one to wonder whether UFO pilots, whoever or whatever they are, could be attracted for some reason (curiosity? information gath-
ering?) to urban settings. Some of the most intense sighting waves, after all, have occurred around the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City. On the other hand, the abundance of sightings around big cities may not exclusively mean that more UFOs are present there than in other places. It may also suggest that more UFOs get seen in cities for the simple reason that there are more pairs of eyes looking, and actually more things in the air, even if they are usually only conventional. In much the same way, we UFO investigators find that there are more sighting reports during the summer months than during colder times of year, for obvious reasons. Few people stand around in 20-degree
temperatures looking at the skies. Stargazing is often good in cold weather, but the cold is daunting. When it’s warmer, more people are outside, and more things get seen. Conversely, we get fewer reports from non-urban places, but that may be mostly because there are fewer people there to see things, and fewer conventional airbor ne objects to generate erroneous impressions. We do get enigmatic reports from places of lower population density, though. I once investigated an eerie case from the remote camping areas in the Gila Wilder ness, where campers at night out in the middle of nowhere were visited by a large, anomalous something that remains unknown. In general, all one can say is that we never know where UFOs may show up, so watch the skies!
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