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Culture
The Spadefoots of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge The UNITY Center re-grand opening Memorial Bull Riding Competition
Arts
Gussie and Elmer Schooley
Music
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Nights of Fire
Actividades
NM Senior Olympics
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History
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UFOlogy
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Roswell Artist-in-Residence fellow David Hines paints urban landscapes that ignite the imagination. His show at the opens at the Roswell Museum and Art Center on August 8. Courtesy Photo
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weather, if the summer is extremely dry, spadefoots may not breed that year. All three spadefoot species that inhabit New Mexico can be found at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding area. They are the Couch’s spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii), plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons), and New Mexico spadefoot (Spea multiplicata). Although all three vary in behavior and appearance, they do share many common traits: all are noctur nal (active at night), have vertical pupils, live in similar habitats, and have diets that consist mostly of arthropods (e.g. insects, beetles, etc.). The Couch’s spadefoot is the largest of the three, Courtesy Photo approximately 3.5 inches in length. They are yellowish to greenish in color, with irregular dark patterns. One thing that makes them unique is
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By Francisco Anaya Biology Technician ith the recent rain events around Roswell, be sure to keep an eye out for an influx of amphibians known as spadefoots. Growing up in central New Mexico’s arid landscape, miles away from any freshwater lakes or streams, amphibians were the last thing one may expect to find. Yet, at least once a year, these little guys could be quite common. As a kid, I could not help but wonder where they had come from, when just the day before, the land was bone dry. There were many theories of course; some said they just sprang out of holes in the ground, while others claimed they literally rained down from the sky! So where do they come from, and better yet, what exactly is a spadefoot? Spadefoots are a type of anuran - a tailless amphibian (e.g. frogs and toads). What separates them from true frogs and toads is that they are especially adapted to be fossorial, which means they spend most of their adult life underground. As their name implies, these critters have dark pointed spades on their hind feet which aid them in digging. Being
able to dig down into cool moist soil, spadefoots are well adapted to arid environments. Adults can spend up to nine months of the year underground. Depending on temperature and moisture content, the depth at which they live varies anywhere from 9.5 to 37 inches below ground. While underground, they are able to absorb moisture directly through their skin, preventing dehydration. As you could imagine, an underground lifestyle is not a very social one. So how do spadefoots go out to meet a potential mate? Although underground most of the year, spadefoots typically emerge after summer thunderstorms. Evidence suggests that sounds or vibrations brought on by thunderstorms cue their emergence. Once emerged, males congregate in newly developed pools or puddles to set up loud breeding choruses that attract females. Spadefoots are termed “explosive breeders,” because their breeding grounds are in temporary pools; therefore, they must meet in high-densities in order to increase their chances of success. With New Mexico’s unpredictable
their rapid rate of development; they have the fastest of any North American anuran. Under optimal conditions, eggs can hatch into tadpoles within 15 hours! Also, studies show that adults can eat up to 55 percent of their body weight in a single feeding; this one meal can sustain them for an entire year! Plains and New Mexico spadefoots are similar in appearance and are often mistaken for one-another. The plains spadefoot is typically smaller, growing to approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in length. They are brownish gray with a greenish tinge and have dark brown markings. Whereas, New Mexico spadefoots (which are also our state amphibian) are slightly larger, growing up to 2.5 inches. Also being brownish gray with dark spots, New Mexico spadefoot toads possess little red-tipped tubercles (warty outgrowths) that cover their bodies; this feature can be used to distinguish them from the plains spadefoot. So the next time a thunderstorm rolls through, listen for the chorus of spadefoots around ponds and puddles in your neighborhood, and see if you can spot a spadefoot hopping around.
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for teenagers to talk to. Bobby and Matt Garcia were two regulars of the UNITY Center before they took over and started planning their own events for the teenagers. Bobby has been involved with the UNITY Center for eight years and moved into the leadership position a few years ago. “We have a lot of ideas but had no place to call our own,” he said. “We have this vision for what we want the UNITY Center to be.” Matt said he wants teenagers to know they have a place to call their own. “We want it engrained in (younger people’s) head that they can come here,” he said. Batson credits the Garcia men for working hard to make the UNITY Center what it is now. “Bobby and Matt have been the ones that have kept it alive,” she said. Even though they took the initiative to keep UNITY going a few years ago, they don’t think they will be able to do it much longer due to jobs and adult responsibilities. With the reopening of the UNITY Center, the Garcia men hope to inspire some of the teenagers that attend the concerts. “We want future kids to say ‘well I want to do what they’re doing (and) SEE
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Alamogordo
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Shroud Exhibit and Museum The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall in Alamogordo offers a backlit, full-sized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer 3D experience. The exhibitʼs goal is make Turin Shroud available to all including the vision impaired. Hours are Sunday from 2 p.m. -4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday from 1 p.m. 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 4462113, or visit ShroudNM.com.
Aug 1 - 3, 8, 9
Annie The Alamogordo Music Theater presents Annie on the Flickinger stage under the direction of Pary Bennett. A spunky orphan girl finds a home with a New York millionaire during the Depression, but must dodge the clutches of her
evil orphanage mistress. Annie is a Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehanʼs musical based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit alamogordomusictheatre.org.
Alto
July 18
Lance Lipinsky & the Lovers Lance Lipinsky & the Lovers brings the Rockabilly Revolution to the Spencer Theater stage. Performing his pumpinʼ piano rhythms and inspired swagger in original music, the 28-year-old Texas native Lance Lipinsky carries on the tradition of his 50s & 60s heroes Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley in a crusade that is the “retro revival.” The head-turning music star shares explosive stage energy with his rockabilly band The Lovers, a Chicago-based quintet with John Perrin on drums, Zach
Lentino on bass, Wyatt Maxwell on guitar, and Jess Lyons & Darcy Jo Wood as backup vocals. The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a pot roast buffet before the show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $56 and $59. Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.
July 26
Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra plays the Spencer Theater. The richly atmospheric music of guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his multi-instrumental band, Luna Negra (Dark Moon), is described as Spanish gypsy with contemporary grooves. Itʼs the perfect music for a hot summerʼs night at the Spencer. The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a chicken a la vodka buffet before the show at 6 p.m. Tickets
for the performance are $66 and $69. Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.
July 29
Spencer Speakeasy Party The last Tuesday in July sparkles on stage with a plated gourmet lobster and filet mignon fundraising dinner party celebrating the theaterʼs monumental presence in this state and region – a virtual tribute to all that the Spencer has shared and the grand future to be. The scene will be Gatsbyesque, a Flapper party filled with decadent glee and revelry! Get your best Jay and Daisy on, have a speakeasy martini and indulge in the honors of being on the magnificent Spencer stage. Assure your attendance, which is vital to the theaterʼs success. Plated lobster and filet mignon dinner. Dance to the era-perfect band “The Capones.” Belly up to the
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bar and have fun. Costumes are optional. Tickets are $110. For more information, call 1888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.
August 2
Lee Greenwood Lee Greenwood plays the Spencer Theater. The renowned balladeer and country icon, who also dons significant honors for his volunteer work on behalf of our country and its military troops, is joined at the Spencer with his multiinstrumental band for a night of pure country and patriotic greatness. The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a southern fried catfish buffet before the show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $76 and $79. Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com. 6 >>
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July 18 - 19
Alice in Wonderland Jr. Travel down the rabbit hole and join Aliceʼs madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! The July 18 show is at 7 p.m. and the July 19 show is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com.
July 19
National Day of the Cowboy: Don Edwards Don Edwards plays the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. A historian, author, and musicologist, unusually well-versed in cowboy lore and musical traditions, Don brings a rare compliment of knowing and loving his craft. Mostly though, there is the soul of a poet; a man who has never succumbed to the temptations of presenting a glamorized or
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Carlsbad July 18
Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park There will be a Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Limestone Campground Group Shelter. Large telescopes will be set up to look at the planets Mars and Saturn and other wonders of the night sky. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes as well. There will be a laser light tour of the summer constellations at 9:30 p.m. There is no fee for this program other than the $5 per vehicle day-use fee or camping fees for those who are staying at the park. The Star Party will be cancelled if the sky is too cloudy. For more information, call the park at 4572384.
July 24, 25, 26, 31, Aug 1, 2
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Carrizozo July 25
Altura Winds Altura Winds will present a concert at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo at 7 p.m. Altura Winds is a virtuoso woodwind trio based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This vibrant new trio performs an entertaining variety of music for a wide range of occasions. Its members are professional musicians with active performance schedules throughout Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Performing Scott Joplin rags, John Sousa marches, Americana and summery classics will be Danielle Frabutt, flute, Melissa Sassaman, oboe, and bassoonist, Stefanie Przybylsk. This concert is free thanks to the Tularosa Basin Telephone Company. For more information about any of the concerts, please visit carrizozomusic.org or call Elaine Brannen at 575648-2757.
Cloudcroft August 2 - 3
Art and Wine in the Cool Pines Come up to “cool” Cloudcroft for the second annual Art and
Wine in the Cool Pines at the Sacramento Mountain Historical Museum. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon - 5 p.m. Come and see different New Mexico artists, New Mexico wines, great food and enjoy live music. Must have a valid I.D. for wristband which includes commemorative wine glass and wine tastings. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, call the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce at 6822733.
Hobbs
July 17 - 20
The Music Man, Jr The Community Players of Hobbs present the summer Youth Performing Arts Workshop production, “The Music Man, Jr.” Come see the youth performers showcase a summer of hard work and good fun. Show dates are July 17 19 at 7 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m. All seats $10. More information at communityplayersofhobbs.com.
Lincoln July 26
Music in the Park John and Cindy Fogelsong play foot tappinʼ fiddle and guitar at the public park in historic Lincoln from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The park is on US 380, 12 miles east of Capitan. Bring blankets or chairs. Free concert admission. Admission to Lincoln Historic Site is $5 for adults, 16 and under are free. For more information, visit nmmonuments.org/lincoln or call 653-4025.
August 1 - 3
Old Lincoln Days Join street vendors, food vendors, and a mountain man camp for the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” folk pageant. The episodes of the pageant are based on historical facts of the
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notorious Lincoln County War, and its focus is centered upon the best remembered of its fighters, Billy the Kid. The Pageant portrays many scenes to include the killing of John Tunstall which precipitated Billyʼs wrathful vengeance, the Battle of Blazerʼs Mill in which the courageous “Buckshot Roberts” stood off Billy and his twelve cohorts, the siege of the McSween House, up to Billyʼs incarceration in the Lincoln County Courthouse and his remarkable escape. This re-enactment was first presented in 1940 and centers around the life of the legendary outlaw, Billy the Kid. For more information, call the Lincoln State Monument at 653-4372 or visit billythekidpageant.org.
Roswell
Every Week, Mon - Sat
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. The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 3472464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.
Every Week, Mon - Sat
Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force 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. The museum is open from 10 a.m. 7 >>
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and Country music at El Tapatio at 3012 N. Main from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. For more information, call El Tapatio at 578-1915.
Sing Out Loud at Club Revue Sing Out Loud, Wednesdays, from 9pm to 11:30pm, at Club Revue, located at 3905 SE Main. Enjoy karaoke night with no cover charge and drink specials. Sing Out Loud is a 21 and over event. For more information call 623-8557
Open Mic at Ginsberg Music Ginsberg Music opens up the stage every Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. P.A. system and drums are provided, all other instruments must be brought by the musician.
Every Wed
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Party on the Patio DJ Louis Najar leads a fun evening under the stars with a theme party every Wednesday at 5 p.m. on the Peppers patio, located at 500 N. Main. There are drink specials and prizes. The parties start on May 7 and continue till end of Sept. For more information, call 6231700.
Every Week, Wed, Sat
Karaoke at Billy Rayʼs Restaurant and Lounge Karaoke at Billy Rayʼs Restaurant and Lounge at 118 East Third St. from 9 p.m - until people stop singing.
Every Thu
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.
Every Week, Fri, Sat
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.
Every Saturday
Cuic Gonzales at El Tapatio Cuic Gonzales plays Latin Pop
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Every Saturday
Every Saturday
Open Jam at Dragon and Rose Open Jam Every Saturday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Dragon and Rose music studio located at 4504 W. Second St. For more information, call 575840-5744.
Every Saturday
Enchanted Evenings Enchanted Evenings, Every Saturday, now through August 30th, at 8pm, at Bottomless Lakes State Park, located at 545 Bottomless Lakes Rd. Bottomless Lakes will be hosting an Enchanted Evenings Program. These presentations include such topics as New Mexico wildlife, Geology of the area, Bottomless Lakes State Park History, New Mexico State Parks, Bird of the area, and many more interesting topics. A $5 entrance fee is required to attend the programs.
information, visit RoswellMuseum.org
July 16 - 19
New Mexico Senior Olympics The New Mexico Senior Olympics features over 107 events in 28 different sports, encouraging a healthy lifestyle for adults 50+. For more information call 623-5777, or visit nmseniorolympics.org.
Every Saturday
The Gig The Salvation Armyʼs 4th Season of The Gig is every Saturday evening starting May 10 September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Chaves County Courthouse Lawn. The Gig will feature free food, music, drinks open mic and more. The Gig will not take place when other events taking place at the Court House occur. For more information, contact Captain Beau Perez 575-622-8700 or e-mail ramon.perez@usw.salvationarmy.org.
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July 18
Jason Eady Jason Eady is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.
The Liberty
Ray Wylie Hubbard is an elder statesman of the Texas music scene. From New Braunfels, Texas, Hubbard hosts a Tuesday night radio show called "Roots & Branches". This program promotes new and established Americana artists. Like some other performers in his genre, he is perhaps as popular in Europe as in the US—Hubbard has been invited by record companies in the Netherlands to produce albums. His most recent recordings have been produced by Texas guitarist Gurf Morlix. Ray Wylie Hubbard is in concert at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virgina. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thelibertyinc.com.
For more information call 6246058.
Every Sunday
Sandbox Sundays Sandbox Sundays, every Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm, at Carmineʼs Italian Eatery, located at 625 N. Main. Enjoy summer jams to Top 40 Favorites with live music performed by Digital Beat Junkeez and DJ Tao In The Mix. For more information call 578-1914.
April 4 - Oct 5
The Wiggins-Howe Legacy The Wiggins-Howe Legacy celebrates five generations of artists within the same family that have lived and created creative bodies of work in Roswell. The opening reception is on Friday, April 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be an after-opening buffet dinner
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honoring the Wiggins and Howe family artists at $15 per person. Seating begins at 7. Space is limited, please reserve your seat by calling 6270918. The exhibition runs until October 5. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.
July 10, 17, 24
Summer Film Series: Throw Back Thursdays The 80s are back! This series will feature retro technology. Escape the heat and geek out over the original models of the PC (Commodore 64) and Macintosh—as well as the groundbreaking original Tron. 80s attire optional. The films start at 7 p.m., and they are free! July 10 features Tron, July 17 features The Computer Chronicles and July 24 features Computer Chess. This program is sponsored by the RMAC Foundation. For more
Plateros The Roswell Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Concert in the Parks in Cahoon Park. The event is free and open to the public and will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. The band that will be playing is the “Plateros.” This is a part of a summer long series. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. For more information call 6246720.
July 18
3rd Street Band The 3rd Street Band is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North Main. Friday Night Live features live music every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 6231700. 10 >>
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enise, Spanish guitarist, will be performing his Emmy-award show, “Nights of Fire!” at the Pearson Auditorium July 26, as sponsored by the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. “(It’s) kind of exciting,” said Kate Graham, operations manager for the RSO. It won’t just be Benise up on the stage for two hours, though. Benise will perform with dancers coming on and off the stage. He will also have a five piece band accompanying him during the show, Graham said. According to a press release put out by RSO, Benise and his band play different songs ranging from Bach to The Rolling Stones all while putting a Spanish twist on them. Each year, the RSO tries to bring at least two different acts into Roswell for the community. “The purpose is to bring in some different types of music other than just our symphonic music. So we’re trying to expose the community to other musical genres,” Graham said. RSO chose to hire Benise because he performed at the Spencer Theater in Alto a few years ago and the RSO board president enjoyed the show. “(He thought) it would be something the Roswell community would enjoy,” she said. Benise moved to Los Angeles from Nebraska in order to compose music. He started performing on the streets and
would play more than 200 shows a year, playing for tourists in Los Angeles and the locals. “My style (of music) is a fusion. It’s inspired by many different music genres,” Benise said in a press release. “As an artist I believe we must always be pushing the envelope — it is only then that you can find your own true voice.” When it comes to choosing the special acts for the season, Graham said the community is always on the board’s mind. “We try to choose things that we think that the community will like, that we can get support from like businesses because obviously this is supposed to be a fundraising concert for us so we’re trying to under ride it with sponsorships,” she said. Sponsors for the show include Dr. and Mrs. Ben Smith, Hinkle Oil and Gas and the Alcorn family. The board decided they wanted to have Benise in Roswell back in January. “He’s coming in July because that was basically when he had availability. He is very busy,” Graham said. “I know he’s going from here to Austin, like he plays the next night. So he’s really like booked like one on top of another.” RSO is trying to get new acts that people might not have heard of. Since they only have a couple special acts each season, the Texas Tenors will not be returning this year. “We’re trying to … mix it up
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The Roswell Symphony Orchestra is bringing in Benise to set the Pearson Auditorium on fire! By Dylanne Petros Vistas Editor a little,” Graham said. Another reason RSO brings in special acts is to give the community some diversity. “The biggest objective is maybe a lot of people don’t
necessarily like orchestra music and although we would like them to come to our orchestra concerts,” Graham said, “we’d also like to provide them with some other sort of music that they might enjoy and that way they can support us.” Tickets rang in price from $30 to $50, based on where people wish to sit. Kids 16 and
under can get into the show for $15. “I can’t wait to travel to new cities, meet new people and play every night. It’s what I live for,” Benise said in the press release. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on July 26. People can contact RSO at 623-5882 to buy tickets.
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NM Senior Olympics
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The NM Senior Olympics returns to Roswell for 2014
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Memorial Bull Riding Competition
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he fifth annual Jesse Andrus and Mike Hillman Memorial Bull Riding will take place July 25 and 26 at the Easter n New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The memorial happens to remember Andrus and Hillman who passed away April 10, 2010. This year is a bit different than past years, though. “I’m adding a motocross race. I’m actually going to build a track … inside the arena at the fairgrounds and we’re gonna race motorcycles as well,” said Mark Andrus,
president of Saddle Barn, Inc. and father of Jesse. Each night there will be “25 or so bull riders,” Andrus said. Along with the bull riders, there will be 12 motocross riders and six 50cc, or kid, riders, he said. Tickets for the event are $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. All the money that is earned from the event will be donated. “We provide scholarships for New Mexico High School
Rodeo seniors and also some of it goes to … (National High School Rodeo Association),” Andrus said. Each year, Andrus works hard to prepare the event in memory of his son. “It’s a labor of love so it’s me and wife and … (I) got some friends that help me,” he said. For more information people can contact Andrus at 575-622-9344.
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Olympics will be held in Minneapolis, Minn. July 3-16 2015. There are 29 scheduled events for this year’s games including bowling, golf and tennis. This won’t be the last year that Roswell hosts the Olympics though. According to a press release put out by New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc. the Olympics will return for four more years until 2018. “Roswell is home to the state office of New Mexico Senior Olympics and to host the games in our own backyard is an exciting time for us,” said Executive Director Cecilia Acosta in the press release. Events start at 8 a.m. July 16 and are free to the public. The schedule for all events can be viewed at nmseniorolympics.org.
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July 19
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Open Studio The Roswell Artist-In Residence program will have an Open Studio and Sale on July 9th from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the RAiR Program compound on Howard Cook Rd at La Joya Rd. Donʼt miss out on this great opportunity to see and get your hands on some art. Artists Joe Pintz, Sarah Gamble, Kristen Martincic and Carlos Kemm will be opening their Roswell studios from 3 - 7 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 623-5600.
July 21 - 27
MAD Camp The M-A-D Camp (Music, Art, Drama) begins Monday, July 21 and will conclude with worship on Sunday morning, July 27. The camp will run along two tracks: Track 1 will be led by Michelle Olson and is for elementary-and middle-schoolaged children and youth. They will be busy producing and learning the musical “Are We There Yet?” the story of Moses and the Exodus, by Allen Pote. Track 2 will be led by John Fuss and is for preschool-aged children. They will be busy learning familiar Bible stories with related songs, drama, and crafts. A registration fee of $8 per child will cover the cost of the camp t-shirt. You may reg-
ister your child or children by calling 622-1881 or by visiting fumc-roswell.org. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
July 24
Ray Wylie Hubbard Ray Wylie Hubbard is in concert at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virgina. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thelibertyinc.com.
July 25
Dale Watson Dale Watson and his Lonestars are playing at Pecos Flavors Winery, located at 305 N. Main. For tickets or more information call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.
July 18
Sam Dunahoo and Max Sam Dunahoo and Max is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North Main. Friday Night Live features live music every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.
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known nationally and beloved by many in Roswell, the exhibition celebrates the legacy of their lives and work. The opening reception is on July 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. The Isaacʼs Gallery located at 309 N Virginia. For more information, call 626-8626
July 26
Benise - Nights of Fire! Benise showcases classic songs from Led Zepplin, Queen, Bach, and The Eagles — to name a few — and marries them with Spanish guitar and Spanish dance. Beniseʼs love of both Spanish Guitar and rock brings a fierce intensity to these new interpretations of his favorite classic anthems. Fresh off their blockbuster tour through the Orient and China, where the group filmed their next PBS special, Benise Live in China!, Benise and cast take audiences on a beautifully choreographed musical adventure of Music, Love, and Life. The show is at 7:30 p.m., at the Pearson Auditorium. Cost of tickets is $30, $40 and $50. For more information visit roswellsymphony.org.
July 26
Saving Abel Saving Abel is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.
July 26
Dennis Jernigan Dennis Jernigan is in concert at 7 p.m., at Grace Community Church, located at 935 W. Mescalero. Admission is free. For more information call 5789091.
July 27
The Unity Center Grand Opening The grand re-opening of the UNITY Center is July 27 at 5:30 p.m. The bands Stickup Kid,
Seaway, Candy Hearts, Driver Friendly, Walking Revival, Set Us on High and Helen & the Foodstamps will be performing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and admission is $10. This show is at the new Unity Center location at 108 E. Bland. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.
August 1
Jamie Richards Jamie Richards is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.
July 18
Lil Chris Lil Chris is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North Main. Friday Night Live features live music every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.
August 8
Stevie Stone Stevie Stone is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.
July 18
Jon Gomez Jon Gomez is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North Main. Friday Night Live features live music every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.
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The Odd Couple Lincoln County Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” by Neil Simon at the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center, located at 125 Warrior Dr. “Odd Couple—the (Female Version)” is typical of this playwrightʼs skill at snappy repartee and double entendre. Olive (played by Mary Maxson) is cynical, sloppy, and in need of a friend; Florence (played by Lori Lamphere-Stewart) is jilted by her husband and offered refuge in Oliveʼs apartment, which then becomes her personal restoration project. Hysterical, anal, but loveable, Florence wreaks havoc with Oliveʼs laid-back life-style to the point that all female claws are unsheathed. The two are supported by Mickey, a Nervous Nellie policewoman (Pam Witte), Renee, a slightly macabre single (Lindsey Porter); chain-smoking, snarky Sylvie (played by Carrie Scifres and Terra Wallace), and Vera, well adjusted and slightly naïve (played by Lea Keylon). When Olive craves male company, she convinces Florence that a dinner party is in order, inviting two other apartment dwellers. When Manolo Costazuela (Amanda Cazares) and Jesus Costazuela (Larry Kingsley) arrive and become fascinated with the pathetic Florence, fur begins to fly, friendships are jeopardized, and the linguini hits the fan. This light comedy, directed by Deborah Voorhees, offers an evening of fun, relaxation, and some good deep belly laughs. Again hosted by the Ruidoso Schools Center for the Performing Arts (i.e. the High School) “Odd Couple” is Neil Simon at his finest. 11 >>
>>10 The performances are July 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and July 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 Evening Performances and $15 Matinee Performances. Concessions will be available. For more information, call 360-631-0243.
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Skillet Winners of Best Rock Album on the Loudwire Music Awards, Skillet is bringing the noise to New Mexico. 2014 Billboard Music Award Nominees, Skillet will perform at Inn of the Mountain Gods at 8 p.m. Known for their certified gold hits like “Whispers in the Dark” and “Hero,” thereʼs certainly a reason why Skillet has five million Facebook fans and counting. Their 2013 album “Rise,” set the largest sales percentage gain on Billboards Hot 100, and debuted at number two on the iTunes Rock Chart. Tickets start at $25. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.
July 20
Easton Corbin With two number one singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton Corbin sure has made a grand entry into the country music world. To celebrate the release of his second album and many more No. 1 hits to come, the country superstar will be making a special appearance for one night only at Inn of the Mountain Gods. The performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.
July 25 - 27
Ruidoso Art Festival Art lovers, from the serious collector to the first-time buyer, will be sure to discover treas-
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ures to complement any lifestyle or budget at the Ruidoso Art Festival. First held in 1971 as an outdoor “tent” show, the Ruidoso Art Festival has evolved into an annual event which attracts thousands of art enthusiasts. Now an indoor event held at the Ruidoso Convention Center located at 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, artists arrive from around the United States to display a dazzling array of fine art. The Ruidoso Art Festival also features a Silent Auction to benefit the Chamberʼs Special Project Fund which funds philanthropic endeavors in local communities. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children under 10 and $4 for military. Day passes are available at the cost of $10 for two days and $15 for three days. For more information, visit ruidosonow.com/art-festival or call the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 877RUIDOSO.
August 3
Halestorm After scoring two Top 10 singles, including “I Get Off” and “Itʼs Not You” from their debut album and touring steadily for several years with acts such as Shinedown, Disturbed, and Papa Roach, Pennsylvania quartet Halestorm will make their first visit to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, August 3. Now with two topselling albums and a Grammy
Award for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance under their belt, Halestorm has been at the helm of the growing popularity of female-fronted rock bands since their big breakout. Backing monster riffs and euphoric choruses with a pure rock and roll attitude, Halestorm and their lead singer Lzzy Hale are certainly a force to reckon with. Halestorm has developed the ability to sound completely self-assured and cohesive whether theyʼre tearing down the rafters or gently massaging a bruised psyche because theyʼve had plenty of time to hone their craft and celebrate their exceptional chemistry. Halestorm plays Inn of the Mountain Gods at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 4647777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.
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Timberon Blues & BBQ Festival Bring your chairs, blankets, or tarps to relax on while you listen to the music at the Timberon Blues & BBQ Festival. Featured acts are Randy Mcallister, Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia with Mister Sister, 24/7 Blues, Hard Knocks Blues Band, CW Ayon, Everyday People, The Don Gabbert
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saacʼs Gallery is pleased to present a group of paintings by the artist couple Gussie and Elmer “Skinny” Schooley. The Schooleys are locally respected by friends and fellow artists, and have achieved national and inter national recognition. Gussie and Elmer Schooley worked worked alongside each other in marriage, family and successful careers in painting spanning 65 years. They both shared a profound love of nature and perhaps best known for their dazzlingly, vibrant landscapes. Elmer “Skinny” grew up in Oklahoma and Colorado where he met Gussie, a fellow painting student at Bolder. Elmer Schooley was a teacher, artist and ardent student of nature. He held a 30 year tenure at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas teaching art. Schooley built the first university lithography program west of the Mississippi. He won many prizes for his prints. Schooleyʼs prints often fea-
Courtesy Photo tured the working men and women of Northern New Mexico whom he so admired. Elmer felt deep allegiance to classical artist such as Rembrandt. Skinny retired in 1978 in Roswell where was concentrated in the large impasto paintings, the Wilder ness Series. In 1977, Gussie received a grant from the Roswell Artistin-Residence program and the couple made Roswell their home until their passings in 2006 and 2007. Gussieʼs painting and prints included vertical expanded landscapes as well as closeups of bee hives and lichens. She was not only as accomplished painter and printmaker, she was also a botanical expert who found a rare yellow penstemon that was named after her. Gussie was honored with her own show “Recent Landscapes in 1992” at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The Wilder ness Series established Elmer Schooleyʼs reputation as a well-known and highly esteemed artist.
His work is in collections in The Modern Museum of Art, Dallas Museum of Art, The Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico Museum of Art, Tucson Museum of Art, the Roswell Museum and Art Center and the New Mexico Highlands University among many others. Most recently Elmer was included in “Van Gough, Dali and Beyond” in Perth, Australia sponsored by NYMOMA in 2013 and has shown for many years with the Meyer East Gallery in Santa Fe. Awards and prizes have come from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Library of Congress, and he has won the New Mexico Gover norʼs Award for Excellence in the visual Arts (1986). Revered in New Mexico, well known nationally and beloved by many in Roswell, Isaacʼs Gallery is proud to present an exhibition celebrating the legacy of their lives and work on July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at 309 N. Virginia, Roswell New Mexico.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Bridging the gap Hines at work in his Roswell studio.
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David Hines uses his paintings of landscapes to bridge the gap between nature and imagination
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By Dylanne Petros Vistas Editor ightlife may be boring to some, but David Hines has made a career of it. Hines, 70, got involved with art when he was young. “When I was a kid living in Texas there was a big hill behind our house. There was a lot of clay in it and … I used to go out there and dig out clay and sculpt cartoon characters,” he said. When Hines was 10 his family moved to Albuquerque where he grew up and went to University of New Mexico. Hines and his wife have lived in Los Angeles for 35 years. While in school when he was young, Hines strayed from art when he discovered writing. “I really wanted to be a writer so I spent until I was in high school writing,” he said. When he got into high school though, there was another student who was a writer. Hines felt like he was not as good of a writer as the
other student and felt like he couldn’t compete so he stopped writing and turned back to art when he was 15. “Nobody was painting that I knew so I took up painting,” Hines said. Hines has no idea why he picked up painting as a hobby, and then later as a career, though. “Nobody in my family had the slightest interest in art,” he said. “I finally decided it must be a past life experience because I can’t figure it out.” After finishing high school, Hines attended the University of New Mexico and received degree in English and art as well as an MA in art. While in college, Hines started to show his art at exhibitions and he started selling his pieces, even though he didn’t sell regularly. “When I was in graduate school I was showing in Santa Fe,” he said. On top of doing paintings,
Hines also does photography. “My wife’s a photographer. I got interested in photography some years ago and so I spent a few years not doing any paintings, just doing photography. So I really got into that,” he said. While he was a photographer, Hines entered into some exhibitions and even sold a photograph in 2012. Now though, Hines is back at art. “I still love photography,” he said. Since 1977, Hines has been involved in 28 group exhibitions and since 1980, he has been involved in 13 solo exhibitions in Washington, New Mexico and California. Hines has four awards, one of which is an honorable mention in painting from the Tacoma Art Museum Painting/Sculpture Invitational in Tacoma, Wash. His other three awards are artist in residence positions in Albuquerque, Taos and Roswell.
Almost all of his paintings are of landscapes or still life but he has started to try his hand at portraits. “I came here to do portraits,” he said. Hines wishes to do portraits because he “(wants) to try to understand people better.” “Right now, I'm mostly interested in portraiture isolated from a specific environment, but that could change. I do believe that you can understand a lot about something by observing it's surface, and portraiture is no different. I've always admired great portrait painting and photography,” Hines said. Once Hines made it to Roswell though, he remembered that he would have an art show on Aug. 8. “Then I realized I got to do something I know how to do,” he said. So Hines went back to doing his night paintings in order to show them in August. For the show, he said he has 16 paintings prepared, some of which is has painted since coming to Roswell in January. He loves doing night paintings for many reasons. “I think it’s intriguing and kind of different and practical reasons. They sell very well — they’re very popular,” Hines said. Hines started doing night paintings in 1986. Once he got off work in the morning, he would stop on his way home and start drawing the day scene. It wasn’t until a little while later that he started going to his drawing spot at night. “For years I didn’t do anything but night work,” he said. His reasoning for doing night landscapes is simple: humans are tied to the natural world. His art is just a metaphor for this relationship. “My work explores the outposts of human habitability, visible at night as distant lights attached to exurban houses and businesses, reminding us of a fundamental mystery and loneliness we all share,” Hines said. “Who and what are we and how do we bridge the distance between us that our individ-
ual consciousness makes us aware of.” Hines also is intrigued by the night landscape. “At night the indistinct horizon of earth melds with the infinity of space, reminding us that our true home is both earth and universe,” he said. “For me, this meditation on infinity as our home helps mitigate the effects of daily social conflicts, making me more aware of the need to bridge the ideological gap between us, and that a simple humility can help bridge that gap.” Since the beginning of his career, Hines has done about 400 paintings, some of which are paintings on paper. Some of the paintings, he said, take over 1,000 hours to complete. “They take a long time,” he said. Before he started painting though, Hines drew. “I do drawings for most of the paintings,” he said. “I started going out during the day and doing the drawings, looking for things at night.” Now, Hines takes photographs of the night scenes that he wishes to paint. When working on a painting, Hines will work in five to six hour intervals for about a week before taking a break. “There’s many layers and then the paintings go through a lot of changes in the early stages so there’s paintings underneath the paintings,” Hines said. One of the paintings that he will show during his art show has transformed since the very first drawing. Originally, the painting was a night scene that had a house on the light hand side, illuminated by a street lamp. Along with the house on the left, there was a house on the right and a couple of cars in the right house’s driveway. Hines said he felt like the right house was competing with the original house so he painted over the right house and turned it into a forest. Another painting that Hines has transformed since its inception first started off as a night scene but then he decided that he did not like it. SEE
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By Dylanne Petros Vistas Editor oswell filmmakers will be heading to Santa Fe July 17 to try and raise money for their new TV show, “Tailed.” “Tailed” takes place 25 years in the future. Aliens have taken over the earth and are kidnapping babies. The two main characters, Martin and Corey have to rush to get their baby back. While working to get their baby back, the two spark a rebellion against the aliens. The show is almost finished wrapping up its first season. Once the first season is finished and edited, it will be released for sale on iTunes “hopefully by the end of the year,” said Donovan Fulkerson, the producer, director and writer of “Tailed.” Fulkerson and his team will be heading to Santa Fe to try and raise $10,000 through a method called crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding is where people present their idea and then investors can donate money to help their idea come to life. The event they will be going to focuses on a thing called MIX Starter. “MIX Starter is a deal that focuses on crowdfunding, specifically in the state of New Mexico. And they are featuring 10 crowdfunding entities across the state,” Fulkerson said. At the event there were be “several hundred investors,” he said. Instead of paying to get into the event, the investors are encouraged to donated at least $25 to each of the projects. Fulkerson said “Tailed” is the only film-related entry and this month will be spent trying to raise money outside of the event. “The whole month is our
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funding campaign, which started at the beginning of the week. So it’s a 30-35 day deal,” he said. Fulkerson and his crew are trying to push for $10,000. “This type of campaign is an all or nothing campaign. If we don’t get (to $10,000) we don’t get any of it,” he said. Fulkerson said that in the reality of things, $10,000 is not a lot of money, especially when it comes to trying to create a TV show. “We’ve done the equivalent of several hundred thousand dollars worth of production already; over an hour and a half of footage has already been done,” he said. Filming an hour and a half can be really expensive. Fulkerson has used a lot of his own money to fund the project, but there have been volunteers that have donated their time and even
equipment. “Normally this would be extremely expensive but everyone has come in seeing the vision of what’s going on and wanting to see this area of the state to be a little bit more successful,” he said. The $10,000 that they plan on raising will go toward the last three or four weekends of shooting season one that the crew has left to do. There have been over 40 people involved in “Tailed” either directly, by working on set or donating equipment, or indirectly, by being a sponsor. “We are not only looking for this money and this push here but we’re looking also for long term people that can partner with us because this is a series,” he said. Even though Fulkerson and his team would like to have the money to continue producing “Tailed” he said it is not the only thing people have to do to get involved. “Even if people say ‘well we can’t give right now’ … what they can do is they can do is they can share about the project, they can share about the funding opportunities to their friends, family, email lists, whatever. It would be awesome,” he said. If the team does not manage to raise the money, they won’t give up. The team plans on looking into other types of campaigns to raise the money to continue “Tailed.” If they do hit the $10,000 mark though, it wouldn’t stop there. “Anything … that comes in above, like if we were to raise ($30,000-$50,000) all of that will then turn around and go into future production,” he said. “We’ll actually look at improving future sets.” After they wrap up production, Fulkerson said he and the crew plan on jumping right into shooting their second season. Up until now, the crew has not tried to advertise the show because they didn’t feel ready. “It’s time now. It’s all strategic,” Fulkerson said. “You gear up for your big releases and that’s what we’re doing.”
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Hines said he painted over the night scene and has since started a still life painting that he is still working on. Hines has gone out while in Roswell to do night landscapes. “I have a couple of night paintings from here that are gonna be in the show,” he said. His next adventure in painting is to continue to travel around New Mexico for new inspiration. Hines has already traveled to Lincoln and painted a day scene of a closed store. “I think what I want to do is some portraiture and then explore some of the daytime landscape down around Dexter and south of here,” Hines said. He said that he might get back into doing portraits since he wants to expand his art. After his show at the Roswell Museum in August, Hines has another one at Isaac’s Gallery in November, although he might postpone it because he does not like having two shows that close together. “I might stay here for a few months (after the program),” he said. If he does not decide to stay after the Roswell Artistin-Residence program, he probably won’t be going back to Los Angeles. “I’m applying for some other residencies,” Hines said. No matter what he ends up doing, though, Hines has enjoyed being in Roswell for the time being. “The people have been wonderful,” he said. People can see Hines’ art at the Roswell Museum and Art Center from Aug. 8 until Sept. He will be giving a lecture in the auditorium at the RMAC at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 and the opening reception will start immediately after.
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By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian he famous Artesian wells were a major factor in the area’s crop production. The first recorded well was on the John Bruce farm near the Lovington highway. By 1914 Artesia had become known as the “Home of Abundance.” For its alfalfa, fine fruit and vegetables. The Pecos Valley News recorded, “We are noted for our alfalfa, our cantaloupes are world beaters our cattle and sheep dot the ’77 hills’, our corn is 16 feet tall, our tomatoes are sold everywhere, our hogs pile up the dollars, our onions are the finest grown and our sweet potatoes produce
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UNITY
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become the next generation,’” Matt said. Padilla wants to mentor the teenagers “into different things.” “We’ve always been willing to teach,” he said. Embrace and the UNITY Center plan on having internships for teenagers to learn about business and finances. “We want to have some types or training there,” he said. UNITY also plans on having dances and movie nights at the venue. “We’re looking to have maybe a Friday or Saturday night dances (with) either (disc-jockeys) or local bands,” Padilla said. The UNITY Center is the only teen center in Roswell, Bobby said. “We’re just hoping we can expand those services at first to really have a safe place for teens and really establish the UNITY Center as a something long term,” Padilla said. The UNITY Center plans on having a concession stand and a cyber café in the build-
10,000 pounds to the acre.” By 1945 Artesia was a vigorous town of about 3000 people with telephones, a sewer system, a steam laundry, and ice plant and its own municipal water system. Artesia was a major terminal for the old Ozark Trail from St. Louis to El Paso. Trail markers were created in various cities with Artesia’s at 2nd and main. It was removed in the mid 20’s because it had become a traffic hazard. Following the discovery of oil the population more then doubled in the period 1920 to 1930 the first paving project was authorized in the late
ing as well. Since the group is a nonprofit, all the proceeds from the concession stand will go to paying the bills for the building. To also try and raise money to pay for rent, the group plans on renting out the venue for birthday parties, baby showers, conferences and other events. The Garcia men try and host a lot of concerts to expose teenagers to different kinds of music. “We just try to bring in area bands that would come play so kids can be exposed to different bands and kids their own age that are playing music because in Roswell there’s really not that much of a … core group of kids that play instruments,” Matt said. Even though the UNITY Center does not open until July 27, Bobby already has three events planned for August and two in the works for September. The UNITY Center is also planning to host a showcase for local bands, which will be in November, Bobby said. Bobby hopes that with the reopening of the UNITY Center, they will be able to give local
20’s, the Southern union gas company came in 1929. Even during the depression years 1929-1940 the town grew to just over 4000 people. This growth can be directly attributed to the magic word “oil.” In 1908, drillers found traces of oil in Artesia’s well water, however it was not until 1923 that the rich oil fields were discovered Taro oil pioneers: Van Welch and Tom Flynn became discovered after drilling several dry holes. Martin Yates pleaded with the partners to retain their rigs in the Artesia area and attempt production on the east side of the Pecos River. The three
plus William Dooley purchased leases for 50,000 acres of state land for 15 cents an acre. The first well though a failure, but with enough oil to list the well as a field opener. The second effort came in as a gas well flowing 2 million cubic feet per day which was used to power equipment. In April 1924, the company brought in “Illinois #3”as the Artesia field became a reality. Early wells never become good commercial oil producers because of water immediately above the oil zone. The discovery of oil near Artesia in 1919 received national press coverage, particularly in oil conscious Oklahoma City with most interest centered on the Brown well which produced about 52 gallons per day. There was a flurry of oil activity for several years with the construction of pipe lines and
the advert of Continental Oil Refinery, Pecos Diamond, a small refinery was also built in the field. The first pipeline into Artesia was built by Yates in 1925. Malco Refinery took over operation in 1931 and Continental Purchased the refinery in 1946. In 1929 Flynn Welch and Yates brought in their number 1, Jackson Discovery Well, the largest in Eddy County. For 13 years operators, mostly independents, progressed with smaller fields, in 1939 Martin Yates, Jackson Dooley, and Ira Dickson discovered the Local Hills pool; in 1941 the Sanders Brothers brought in Leonard number 1 opening the square Lake field several other fields were discovered in Eddy County. One of the major fringe benefits was asphalt first produced in the 40’s.
Stickup Kid is one of the bands that will be playing the UNITY Center grand opening. bands a place to practice so they will want to continue with music. “Hopefully we can at least maybe make a difference giving them a place to practice,” he said. Matt hopes he and his brother can inspire teenagers.
“We want them to be inspired to … be a regular and they want to take over our job,” he said. The UNITY Center is open to suggestions of what teenagers want to see, Bobby said. If anyone has band ideas or has an idea for event, they can call or text
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Bobby at 575-208-8603. The grand re-opening of the UNITY Center is July 27 at 5:30 p.m. The bands Stickup Kid, Seaway, Candy Hearts, Driver Friendly, Walking Revival, Set Us on High and Helen & the Foodstamps will be performing.
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UFOLOGY
The “UFOs wouldnʼt crash” argument: it doesnʼt fly!
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By Donald Burleson he whole subject of UFOs is fraught with controversy and disagreement. There are people who confidently proclaim that there is no such thing as a UFO and never has been. There are people who believe the whole broad spectrum of UFO theories,
however extravagant—that the government is in league with living aliens, that some people have been abducted hundreds of times and taken aboard flying saucers and flown to other planets, and so on. There are people like me, scientifically inclined, who affirm that some f ew UFOs are truly anomalous while most are mundanely explainable. Whatever one’s views, the important thing is that both the arguments for the existence of UFOs and the arguments against them must be held up to respectable standards of logic. Let’s consider one argument that one hears against the reality of UFOs: that with a technology as advanced as UFOs are said to represent, it seems unlikely or even unbelievable altogether that in
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cases like Roswell and Aztec a UFO might crash. More in detail the argument goes like this. Witnesses have reported seeing UFOs make high-velocity right-angle turns, or disappear and reappear, or radically change shape. UFO crews show a high degree of technological advancement by having arrived here at all, a feat that could involve macro-level teleportation. So it seems unreasonable to suppose, for example, that human radar tracking could so have befouled the Roswell object’s navigation as to make it crash. There are serious problems with this argument. In popular culture there seems to be a tendency to regard the creatures who pilot UFOs almost as if they
were the gods of legend and myth, as if they were infallible, timeless, and infinitely wise. But while they may have a head start on us in terms of their grasp of physics, this scarcely makes them immune to failure. Think about this. Imagine that you’re a Neanderthal and that you suddenly find yourself visited by humans (homo sapiens) with all their hightech trappings: computers, sophisticated aircraft and machines of all sorts, cell phones, iPads, 3D printers, lasers, high-speed gene sequencers. You as a Neanderthal would probably regard your impressive visitors as gods come down to earth. But think how wrong that would be, to think us humans perfect and exalted. Human
society is rife with foolishness, error, and outright idiocy of every sort. To be a Neanderthal thinking humans are supernal would be a little like being a goldfish thinking that only a god could have changed the water in the fishbowl last night. In reality, the guy who did change the water is probably an average klutz who makes a world of stupid mistakes. And so it is with our looking at UFO crews and idealizing them. They may be able to travel in space more easily than we, but who is to say it’s impossible, for instance, that terrestrial radar tracking nets so caught them by surprise, as a relatively primitive but unexpected technology, that their guidance systems were overwhelmed?