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SENM’s largest annual event to raise awareness of Down syndrome is set for Oct. 18 Staff Report Hundreds of walkers are expected to turn out Saturday, Oct. 18 for the 10th annual Buddy Walk, which will be held at the Spring River Park & Zoo. The Buddy Walk supports the Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico, and in past years the Buddy Walk has attracted over 600 participants and raised over $40,000 to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. “We will have the Buddy Walk this weekend at the zoo,” Spring River Park & Zoo Director Elaine Mayfield said on Monday. “Registration will be held in the morning, and the walk is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” SENM Buddy Walk is Down Syndrome Foundation of SENM's largest annual event to raise awareness and for fundraising, according to the organization’s website, dsfsenm.org. “The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate. It is a heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome,” the website states. According to Missy Holman, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico, the Roswell Buddy Walk is the biggest of its kind within a 500-mile radius. Funds raised by the participants in the Buddy Walk directly fund the advocacy work of the organization
and 97 percent of the funds raised stay in New Mexico and make up more than 60 percent of the Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual budget. The mission of the foundation is to provide support and advocate on behalf all individuals with down syndrome and their families, according to the website. They do this by promoting awareness and providing current educational information to families, educators, medical professionals and the community at large about Down syndrome. Ultimately this helps individuals with Down syndrome and their families reach their goals and dreams. Holman said, "Since we started, we only had two families, and now we are servicing more than 105 families in Southeastern New Mexico. "The Buddy Walk was started to raise awareness about Down syndrome, and to promote inclusion, and to support people with Down syndrome." The 2012 event had an estimated 600 walkers, a number that has been growing every year. "We stroll through the zoo, we eat lunch, we have tons of entertainment and jolly jumps, we have the carousel and the train. It is just a great family fun day that anyone can participate in. It is a giant celebration."
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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor om Kwait has penned a short film entitled "ZTown." This ambitious project did principle filming on October 11 and 12, and is currently being edited for a planned release on social media by October 31. When asked about the tight schedule, Kwait is quick to reply, "If I get it out after Halloween, then I miss the zombie season." After he completes his film, Kwait intends on entering it into several film festivals. While most zombie films are set within the context of societal collapse and urban apocalypse, this short film focuses tightly on a trio of friends that are just starting to deal with the zombie outbreak. While there is a plot turn with a payoff at the end, it is better to see the short film than to spoil it here. Ultimately, Kwait puts together a familiar zombie world with his own surprise twist. I will say that he puts a spin on the zombie genre that includes a certain child-like innocence. Kwait assembled a small production team that includes many experienced filmmakers, including director Rodney Austin and director of photography, Robert Mendoza. The primary roles are being played by Summer Souza and Will Atkinson, who many may recognize from their frequent stage roles in Roswell theater productions. Also in a leading role is Keith Jones, who is just starting to show up in front of the camera, but has been behind the camera for many film productions. While the production schedule for the project is tight, this is familiar territory to Kwait, who has several projects lined up one after another. As the production team sets up for a shot, Kwait reminds
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Tom Kwait brings a short zombie adventure to Roswell
The Pecos Valley Roundup itter and Company presents the annual Pecos Valley Roundup, which has also been named the Bruce Ritter Memorial Run. Ritter passed away in Jan. of 2010, and was a tremedous supporter of the Roswell running community. According to Bob Edwards, race organizer, "Bruce was always a great part of the running community, and many people can remember him, even in the heat of the day, step by step by step, pounding along. "Bruce could be found running down Main at high noon, in the middle of July, because he would always run at lunch. We could always see Bruce on the hottest day of the year, plodding along even if it was 110 degrees outside." Ritter and Company has
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continued to sponsor the race since his passing. As usual, there will be drawings after the race for merchandise and gift certificates that have been donated by local merchants. Edwards said, "Way back when we did these races 30 years ago, we had one in the spring and one in the fall, and it seemed natural that we would have the stampede in the spring, when you let all the animals out on the range, and in the fall, we would have the roundup where you would typically bring in the animals before winter hits." The run is on the morning of Nov. 1 at the Roswell Recreation office at Cahoon Park. Registration closes at 8 a.m. on race day. For more information, call Bob Edwards at 624-6720.
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Rey Berrones Photo Keith Jones, Summer Souza and Will Atkinson play zombie hunters in the short film “Z-Town�
everyone that they need to save the Doritos packages after they eat them. It turns out that Kwait will be shooting a commercial for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest, and he is thinking ahead. Of course, before the Doritos competition, Kwiat is going to participate in the 48 hour horror film festival. Judging by title alone, it will make
the three weeks spent producing "Z-Town" seem like an eternity. To watch "Z-Town" head over to the West Oak Street Productions facebook page located at facebook.com/ WOSBproductions. The finished film will be posted there as soon as it is complete.
Ongoing Events 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. 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit www.wafbmuseum.org.
Every Wed
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
Every Week, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Games at Pair-A-Dice Pair-A-Dice game shack, located at 309 N. Main St., holds weekly gaming events. Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. is Trading Card Game night, fea-
turing free play of games like Pokemon, Yu Gi-Oh!, Card Wars, My Little Pony and collectible card games. Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. is board game night. Thursday is Miniature Night, featuring paint and play for games like Warhammer from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday nights feature Magic: The Gathering from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday afternoons have special featured games, which change weekly. For more information, call 575623-4263, or email vbriseno@pairadicegameshack.com
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 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.
Every Saturday
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 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 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.
Roswell. The opening reception is on Friday, April 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be an after-opening buffet dinner 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.
Ruidoso
Every Week, Thu
Karaoke at Cree Meadows Lounge Karaoke with DJ Pete, every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Cree Meadows Lounge. There is also an all you can eat taco bar for $5.95 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Family Fright Nights Come out on Wednesdays in
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October to the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St., for Family Fright Nights at 7 p.m., and have a frightfully fun family night. Frights, Food and Fun! This film series will feature 2 nights of adult classic horror and 3 nights of family “fright nights.” Escape the routine, dress up in your most creative, scary or bizarre outfits. October 1 features “The Bride of Frankenstein,” October 8 features “Night of the Living Dead,” October 15 features “Hotel Transylvania,” October 22 features “It,” and October 29 features “Hocus Pocus.” For more information call 6246744.
Artesia
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>>5 music, friends, food and spirits. The show put on by The Jim Keaveny Band will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Wine & Brewing located at 1 E Cottonwood Rd in Artesia. For more information, call 575365-3141.
Roswell
October 11 - 31
Scary Corn Maze The Scary Corn Maze 2014 is open on Oct. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, and 31 from dark - 11 p.m., at Graves Farm, located at 6265 Graves Rd. Adults are $12, children ages 7 to 12 are $6 and children 6 and under are free, but not recommended, $2 off on Friday Nights & Halloween Eve. For more information visit gravesfarmandgarden.com or call 1877-507-1889.
Cloudcroft
October 11, 17
El Paso Ghost Tours Join The Lodge Resort and El Paso Ghost Tours in a tour of The Lodge Resort and Spa in Cloudcroft. Either a Saturday night (October 11th) or Friday night tour (October 17th) will take you on a walk around The Lodge Resort historical grounds. You will visit sites in The Lodge where our resident ghost, Rebecca, has been
seen before and experienced. El Paso Ghost Tours and The Lodge Resort will tell you about the history of The Lodge and the Legend of Rebecca. For more information, visit elpasoghosttours.com.
Roswell
October 16
Business After Hours Business After Hours is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Cancer Center, located at 405 W. Country Club. Join in for the fun, and bring your business card and enjoy this great networking opportunity. For more information call 6235695.
October 16
Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting The Photographic Arts Society of Roswell will hold its October meeting at 6:30 p.m. in room 28 at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri. We will share and discuss photos from this monthʼs challenge “Black and White Techniques.” Time permitting, there will also be a show and tell session, so bring your photos, printed, on flash drive, or on disc. As always, free coffee. Interested in photography? Come join the PASR. For more information, call Cliff Powell at 626-2529.
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October 17
Aiming for the Stars-Lectures The Aiming for the Stars Lectures are Friday, October 17, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Bassett Auditorium at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St. The lectures will be on space science related topics. Dr. Michael Neufeld, Curator, National Air and Space Museum, will present a lecture on “Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun.” Dr. Lowell Catlett will explore possibilities from a futuristic perspective. Dr. Harrison Schmitt, astronaut on the Apollo XVII mission and one of the last men to walk on the moon, will talk about his experiences. Dr. Larry Crumpler, a lead scientist with the Mars Exploration Rover mission, will discuss a decade of research on Mars. The lectures are free. For more information visit robertgoddard.org.
October 17 - 19
Family Secrets The Roswell Community Little Theatre in collaboration with the Roswell Refuge present the “Family Secrets” play, at the Pueblo Auditorium located at 300 N. Kentucky. On Friday, October 17 there will be a VIP Reception at 5:30 p.m., with a show at 7 p.m. There will be additional shows on Saturday,
October 18 at 7 p.m., and Sunday October 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 VIP Seating and $10 General Admission. There will be an intermission with refreshments and guest speaker after each performance. This play captures the struggles of characters confronting the realities of domestic violence and their remarkable journey to healing. For tickets and more information, call 575624-3222.
October 17 - 18, 25
The Human Race The Senior Circle Players will present “The Human Race,” a three act comedy at the Senior Circle located at 2801 N Main St on October 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. There will be two additional performances at the Roswell Adult Center on October 25 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The comedy is about life in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve and their relationship with God. The cast includes veteran actor Mike Smith, Kay Stewart making her debut performance as Eve, John Ford as the serpent and Sandra Likens in her first role as an ape-girl. John Popham will represent the voice of God. Popham is also the writer and director of the play. Admission is free. For more information call 575-616-7548.
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October 17
Deryl Dodd Deryl Dodd 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.
Ruidoso
October 17 - 18
Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is coming to the Ruidoso Convention Center located at 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. on October 17 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. and October 18 from noon - 11 p.m. The festival was dedicated to the fall harvest and to the Regionʼs most famous product, beer. Tradesman and merchants came throughout Germany to join in the merry-making. They examined the crops, sang songs, danced and sampled the first beer of the season. This year, visitors to the German Oktoberfest will consume 5 million liters of beer, 700,000 chickens, and 400,000 sausages. It is considered the largest festival in the world drawing over 7 million of visitors annually. In contrast here in Ruidoso, we are only celebrating our 32nd annual Oktoberfest. We donʼt consume near that amount of chickens, sausages, or beer, but we make a good attempt at it, and we have a lot of fun doing it. The Ruidoso Oktoberfest is produced by Special Events Resource Group (SERG). SERG is a non-profit 501c3 New Mexico Corporation formed with the purpose of providing funds to benefit legitimate and recognized Charities and fund Education Scholarships for the youth of Lincoln County, NM. Since its inception in 1999, SERG has contributed over $165,000 to Lincoln County charities in7 >>
>>6 cluding over $70,000 in scholarships. Admission is $9 for one day, and $16 for both days. Young adults, ages 13 18 are $5 for one day and $8 for both days. Children under 12 are free. Both young adults and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit Oktoberfestruidoso.com.
October 18
Space Trail Expo The Aiming for the Stars Space Trail Expo is Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Roswell Convention Center, located at 912 N. Main. The Space Trail Expo is a free, family-friendly event that features interactive activities, science demonstrations, information about New Mexicoʼs space related resources, and exhibits from NASAʼs Johnson Space Center. For more information visit robertgoddard.org.
October 18
Buddy Walk The Southeast New Mexico Buddy Walk is Saturday, October 18, at 9 a.m., at the Spring River Park and Zoo, located at 1306 E. College. For more information call 622-1099.
October 18
The Kilted Man The Kilted Man is performing on Saturday, October 18, at 3:30 p.m., at the Roswell Public Library, located at 301 N. Pennsylvania. The Kilted Man delights audiences of all ages
with his rousing performances of traditional Irish and Scottish music. For more information call 622-7101.
Capitan
October 18
Capitan Depot Open House Join the Capitan Depot Open House on October 18 from noon - 4 p.m. as they present “Stories at the Depot.” Come and hear old timers tell their tales of the railroad days in Capitan and learn about the depotʼs restoration project. There will be cookies and punch. The open house is at the Old Railway Depot in Capitan that is located at the intersection of Hwy 380 and 246. For more information, call 575336-2862.
Ruidoso October 18
R and R in Ruidoso R&R in Ruidoso Party In The Park Date: October 18, 2014 Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT Event Description: Active duty Military, Veterans, and families are welcome to the R and R in Ruidoso on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ruidosoʼs Wingfield Park we will celebrate and honor our military with the Military 365 “Party In The Park.” There will be food, beer, wine, and activities for the kids. Everyone is invited. For more information call the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 575-257-7395.
High Rolls
October 18 - 19
High Rolls Apple Festival Come to the High Rolls Apple Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Sunday, October 19, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Community Center of High Rolls located east of the US 82 tunnel. There will be fresh local and other apples for sale by the pound or box as well as apple pies and apple butter. There will be more than 65 arts & crafts vendors in the Walk Through the Woods. There will be food, drink, and childrenʼs activities. As always, admission and parking is free. This event is sponsored by the High Rolls Mountain Park Lions. For the latest information visit highrollsfestivals.com, or call the High Rolls Mountain Park Lions Club at 575-682-6044.
Roswell
October 20
Fuel The Passion Tour The Fuel The Passion Tour is coming to the Unity Center, featuring For All I Am, Chasing Safety, Kingdom of Giants, Louder Than Sirens, Assassins, and A Changing Tide. Admission for that show is $10, and the doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.
October 21 - November 11
Kids Art Class at the Gallery Barbara Posuniak will offer a kidʼs art class at The Gallery. The class will run from October 21 - November 11. Sue Johnson will also teach a fused glass class on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is limited to six students. For more information on these two classes, call The Gallery, at 625-5263. The Gallery is located inside Main St. Arts at 223 N. Main.
October 23
Chamber annual Tailgate Party Join the Roswell Chamber of Commerce Thursday, October 23, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. for the annual Roswell Chamber Tailgate Party. Come enjoy some great food in your favorite jerseys and network with local businesses. For more information contact the Chamber at 575-623-5695.
October 24
Carlos Kemm The Roswell Artist-in-Residence program and the Roswell Museum and Art Center present Carlos Kemm. Over several decades, Kemm has explored numerous techniques along with various methods of assemblage and applications that have evolved
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and represented in his current works. Each piece has emerged out of spontaneous play and may been looked upon as having been borne out of an experiment, and active dreaming. The use of dimensional space from images adhered at various heights and depths within the visual plane add a visual intimacy. His works are also painted and inked, adding yet another visual texture. Kemm will present a lecture on his work at 5:30 p.m. at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St. A reception will follow. For more information, call 624-6744.
October 24
Klas and Friends Klas Ahman is playing Pecos Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main St. along with his friends Jamie OʼHara, Robin Scott, Donny Simmons and Corinna Ripple. The show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Admission is $10. For tickets and more information, call 575627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.
October 24 - 25
Will Banister Will Banister is playing Way Out West located at 4709
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ou turn the dimly-lit corner and see a witch tending to her cauldron. She cackles and invites you to reach in and feel the ingredients of her brew, as she chants, "Eye of newt, toe of frog..." It is hard to see, but you feel something gooey. You think, "Is it brains?" It can't be, because you feel something firm. Maybe that's an eyeball. It feels like it might be, but you can't tell. Matt Garcia, from the Unity Center, laughs, and says, "Of course, we all know that it is just spaghetti and grapes, but in an old school haunted house, that's part of the fun." Fellow Unity Center volunteer and Matt's brother, Bobby Garcia, adds, "This is part of the family fun on Halloween. You go through a dimly-lit maze of cheap thrills, and get spooked. Your heart rate goes up because you don't know what to expect. People jump out and scare you, and in the end you get candy." The Unity Center is presenting its haunted house on October 30 and 31 at their new facility at 108 E. Bland St. from 7 p.m. - midnight each night. Admission is $4, with children under four admitted for free. This isn't the first haunted house that the Unity Center
has put on. Their last haunted house was two years ago. At the time they were using the gymnasium at ENMU-Roswell. Things got so heated at the last haunted house that they had to put things on hold temporarily because a patron got so scared that she assaulted Matt. He was hiding at the very end of the haunted house. He jumped out while revving up a chainsaw, chain not included, of course. The fight part of her 'fight or flight' response kicked in and she started punching Matt. Bobby added, "She punched him in the face!" Matt corrects Bobby, stating that he was struck in the ear, as she swung and hit him on the side of the head. Everyone agrees that he was struck in the head, and they had to halt the haunted house, turn on the lights and get everything sorted out. Stephanie Lopez, a volunteer at the Unity Center, adds, "It is a bunch of volunteers putting together a fun time. It gets more fun if you come through as a family, or a large group." Bobby said that while they are always looking for more volunteers, the haunted house will be staffed with the kids that normally come to the shows.
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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor Matt added, "We don't want it to just be scary kids scaring kids. We want the entire community to come out and get a cheap thrill." In addition to the haunted house, the Unity Center has several shows lined up for the tail end of October. On Oct. 20, the Fuel The Passion Tour is coming to the Unity Center, featuring For All I Am, Chasing Safety, Kingdom of Giants, Louder Than Sirens, Assassins, and A Changing Tide. Admission for that show is $10, and the doors open at 5 p.m. On Oct. 28, there will be a Fright Night concert, featuring Miss May I, Affiance, Janet Ann, Angst, Amy's Not Breathing
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The Unity Center transforms into a haunted house for two nights and Undoing Ruin. Presale tickets for this show are $12, with tickets at the door costing $15. This show is expected to sell out, as Miss May I is a larger act, having just recently played both Mayhem and the Warped Tour. Since opening the new facility, the Unity Center has put on about five shows a month. Also, according to Bobby, now that they have a dedicated stage, dance floor, lights, sound system, Kaboom play area, and tables and chairs, the Unity Center is available to book for birthday parties, quinces, receptions, or other family events. One of the more popular
events has been the "Secret Shows." These are unannounced shows that are posted to the facebook page a day or two before the show. According to Bobby, these shows have touring bands with a ticket price well below normal. He said these are bands that normally wouldn't play a venue as intimate as the Unity Center, but might have a gap in their schedule that works. To find out about the secret shows, along with the regular shows, like the Unity Center Facebook page at facebook.com/ theunitycenter.
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A season finale is set after a series of full houses for local musician Robin Scott. obin Scott has put some wear and tear on the tires of his 1997 Chevy Astro while touring his solo show on the road this summer. The past few months he has played a series of shows to full houses around the region. He is scheduled to play his closing show for the season at YellowBrix in Carlsbad on Oct 18. This is a free show. Stage name Robin Scott, privately known as Robin Earwood (Scott is his middle name), Earwood spends his weekdays as a performing arts teacher at the Roswell' elementary schools. He says: “Being a teacher, I’ve really tried to utilize the summers. When school’s out, it gives me time and just enough financial freedom for me to focus on just music for a few months.” He has been a teacher for 17 years, but for as long as he remembers, he's always thought of himself first and foremost as a musician. He
says, "Ever since I wrote my first piece of music for a piano recital at age four, I've always gravitated towards music. It was just natural. There were several musicians in my family that I really looked up to growing up. In my teenage years I toured statewide with my high school band, and in college I toured the Southwest with a rock band named The Hard Travelers, we played original
songs inspired by top 40 hits of the time. We tried to be epic. We were young and naïve.” Robin remembers these times with a smile. His mother, a concert pianist, taught piano in their home as he grew up, Robin explains. "Music was always around, and I was subjected to, and grew up listening to a lot of classical music, like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach." Robin is well-known around the area
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as primarily a blues musician, so it begs the question, “How did he find the blues?” Robin answered, "Well, the blues found me. I was a teenager when Stevie Ray Vaughn died. I hadn't really been subjected to much of his music before. I was more into 80s hair metal,” he laughs, and continues, “but all of a sudden Stevie was being played everywhere, on the local radio stations, on TV, etc., and I really heard it. I mean it really spoke to me! Then a few years later, I went through a divorce that was very tough on me, and the blues became a way to deal with my depression, to vent and express myself and my feelings, and a way to just reach and communicate with people. And the hardships, and the difficulty surrounding the divorce and following custody battle became something I had to deal with, so the Blues became a big part of who I am." He also lists Eric Johnson as a major influence on his music. Robin, being regarded as one of the more accomplished and seasoned musicians in the area, admits he felt "very humbled" the first time he saw Johnson at a live performance at the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque in 2004.
He's also given hundreds of guitar lessons to many musicians, e.g Gage Bickerstaff in up-and-coming ABQ band "the Lymbs", and has been featured on studio recordings like L.M.N.T by Secret Circus, etc. A couple of mentionable milestones in Robin's music career are: His first big break, opening for Unified Theory (members include Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith from Blind Melon, and drummer Dave Krusen from Pearl Jam) at the Civic Centre in Carlsbad, and very recently opening for Josh Grider and Ray Wylie Hubbard at The Liberty in Roswell. Robin recalls the night with a dreamy look on his face: “Man, the night I played on stage with Ray Wylie Hubbard was the apex of my accomplishment as a performing artist. I remember; as I was walking off the stage, I passed by him and he turned to me and congratulated me on a great set and invited me to the share the stage with him and Lucas (his son) to perform the old blues classic 'you've got to move'. I said absolutely, I was like a kid in a candy store! I was so excited. I mean, this guy is a Texas SEE
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Carlsbad October 25
Freak-N-Shine The Freak-N-Shine Motorcycle Car and Truck Show is at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center located at 4012 National Parks Hwy from noon - 5 p.m. There will be a sound competition, burn out contest, food, games, vendors and more. For more information, call 575-200-5103.
Roswell
October 25
Day Of The Dead Sugar Skull Join the gallery to make and decorate a Day of the Dead sugar skull from noon - 4 p.m. on October 25. $3 for supplies, while supplies last. The Gallery is inside at Main Street Arts located at 223 N. Main St.
Roswell
October 25
La Villaʼs Got Talent “La Villaʼs Got Talent” will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at La Villa 2725
N. Penn. Ave. Visit with the residents and see their showcase of a variety of art and life scrapbooks. Music will be provided. Your presence to honor New Mexicoʼs senior talent will be a great addition to this event. The event will also feature John Martin on banjo. For more information, call Dixie at 625-8426.
Roswell
October 25
Thrill the World Zombie Walk The Thrill the World Zombie Walk is Saturday, October 25, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., at Pioneer Plaza. The event features a world record attempt dance to “Thriller”, and a Zombie costume contest. There will also be a downtown Zombie Walk, and a free outdoor showing of the movie “Warm Bodies.” All proceed will benefit the Chaves County Cancer Fund. For more information visit zombiewalkroswell.com
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October 25
The Broadway Tenors Musical Theatreʼs best leading men – David Burnham (from Wicked), John Cudia (from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables), and Brent Barrett (from Chicago-The Mu-
sical) join forces on the Spencer stage for a rewarding night of Broadwayʼs most beloved hits. Under the musical direction of Phil Reno, the Grammy-nominated director and vocal arranger of Broadwayʼs The Drowsy Chaperone, the eveningʼs program will feature over 30 Broadway favorites including “Somethingʼs Coming” from West Side Story, “Mack the Knife” from Threepenny Opera, “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific, and “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera. This will be a night filled with powerful music, sterling tenor vocals and gratifyingly good looks – the best of Broadway on our intimate Alto stage. The performance starts at 7 p.m., with a herb roasted pork tenderloin buffet before the show at 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 1888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.
Artesia
October 25
Day of the Dead Art Workshop The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center presents a Day of the Dead Art Workshop on October 25 from 9 a.m. - noon. This workshop is for children of all ages and will involve the decoration of the traditional sugar skulls as used in the celebra-
tion of Día de Muertos. Tuition is $15. For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com.
Alamogordo October 25
Zoo Boo Zoo Boo is one of the most anticipated Alamogordo events and will be held at the Alameda Park Zoo Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. noon. The event is presented by the City of Alamogordo and their Community Services Department. The event is free to the public. In 2013, the event brought in over 5,000 members of the community and over 50 local businesses supported the event by providing treats and refreshments.
Ruidoso October 26
Annual HEAL Heroes With Heart Gala at Mountain Annieʼs The Annual HEAL Heroes With Heart Gala at Mountain Annieʼs, located at 2710 Sudderth Dr., is on October 26, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. “Heroes with Heart” celebrates local heroes who have shown exceptional and unselfish care for others. “By honoring ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts of kindness, philanthropy and significantly impact the lives of others in a positive
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October 28
Fright Night Concert On Oct. 28, there will be a Fright Night concert, featuring Miss May I, Affiance, Janet Ann, Angst, Amyʼs Not Breathing and Undoing Ruin. Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. Formed in 2007, they signed to Rise Records in 2008 and released their debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak through the label while the members were still attending high school. The album reached 76 on the Billboard 200, No. 29 on Billboardʼs Top Heatseekers, and No. 66 on Top Independent Albums. The band has also had some of their material featured in big name productions; the song “Forgive and Forget” is featured on the Saw VI Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, and their song “Apologies Are for the Weak” is included in the video game Saints Row: The Third. Presale tickets for this show are $12, with tickets at the door costing $15. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter. 11 >>
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October 30 - 31
Unity Center Haunted House The Unity Center is presenting its haunted house on October 30 and 31 at their new facility at 108 E. Bland from 7 p.m. midnight each night. Admission is $4, with children under four admitted for free. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.
Artesia
October 30
John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band Regeneration Energy Corporation presents the John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band to kick off the Artesia balloon festival. His performance features Grammy award winning world class musicianship with mindblowing fingerwork. The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band features four legendary musicians: John Jorgenson on guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, guitar and vocals; Jon Randall on guitar and vocals; and Mark Fain on bass. Jorgenson and Pedersen are founders of the formative country rock band: Desert Roswe Band. In 2008, Jorgenson won a Grammy for Best Country instrumental with Brad Paisley and received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album with Earl Scruggs. Jorgenson has enjoyed a successful career with the Desert Roswe Band and the Hellecasters; as a member of Elton Johnʼs band for six years; and most recently, in his John Jorgenson Quintet and John Jorgenson Electric Band configurations. 7:30 p.m., Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, Tickets: $20 - $10. More information at artesiaartscouncil.com.
Ruidoso October 31
Blue Oyster Cult Few American rock bands are ever described as legends;
even fewer as pioneers. But with their hits standing the test of time, spirited heavy metal antics, Blue Öyster Cult have truly been legendary pioneers in the American rock industry since 1967. And as they embark on their 2014 North American tour, Blue Öyster Cult will take the Inn of the Mountain Godsʼ Stage Friday, October 31. Over the years, the iconic classic rock band has been featured on the small screen and the silver screen, sold millions of albums and topped the Rock and Top 100 charts on multiple occasions. Bringing famed hits including “(Donʼt Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” “Burninʼ for You,” and countless others, this is a classic American rock ʻnʼ performance that canʼt be missed. This Halloween, experience a concert unlike any other with Blue Öyster Cult at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Tickets start at only $20. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.
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Fall Murder Mystery Weekend Itʼs time for another exciting Murder Mystery Weekend at The Lodge Resort. The monsters are out again, itʼs the 2nd Annual Monsterʼs Ball. The weekend includes a champagne reception, buffet dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday breakfast buffet, lodging both nights, a mystery gift, and wonderful prizes to the best sleuths. The weekend is $250 per person ($601.02 inclusive per couple). Special single person rate is $370 ($443.45 inclusive single rate). The Lodge is happy to announce that locals, who donʼt need/want to lodge, now have the opportunity to attend
Murder Mystery weekend. Event includes everything the lodging package includes, with the exception of lodging. Reservations must be made in advance, tickets available at the Front Desk, or by calling (575) 682-2566. Tickets are $130.00 per person ($165.03 Inclusive) for Single. $260.00 per couple ($320.06 Inclusive). This weekend is presented by Alamogordo Music Theater. For more information, visit TheLodgeResort.com.
Carlsbad October 31
19th annual Downtown Fall Festival Carlsbad MainStreet is inviting businesses and community groups to participate the “19th Annual Downtown Fall Festival,” a safe and fun trick-ortreat venue, on October 31, from 4 - 6 p.m. Non-downtown businesses and community groups can reserve space to set-up Halloween displays on Canyon and side streets by contacting the Carlsbad MainStreet office at 575-628-3768 or email info@carlsbadmainstreet.org. All participants are expected to provide Halloween treats to children under the age of 12. Last year over 1,300 children came out for the event.
Roswell
October 31
Zombie Apocalypse Halloween Block Party Once again, AMAZON DJʼs are bringing you the 4th annual “Block Party” series. These are the parties that get bigger & better every year. This year, it is going down at the newly renovated EPIQ Night Club on 3509 S.E. Main St. off of Brasher Rd. There will be door prizes, cash prizes, costume contests and more. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Roswell
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Way Out West Halloween Costume Contest The second annual Way Out West Halloween Costume Contest will feature $1,000 cash paid toe the best costume. There is a $7 cover charge, and DJ Joe Biz and DJ Joe Fink will be spinning. For more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com.
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Balloons and Tunes Festival The Balloons & Tunes Festival is at Roberts Park from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event was formerly known as Artesiaʼs Balloons & Bluegrass Festival. We renamed the event, but the fun hasnʼt changed! Enjoy hot air balloons lifting off into the brisk autumn sky. Then enjoy a variety of food, craft and hobby business vendors while listening to bands on stage. Join in a mandoline and banjo workshop & jam session, or simply kick back and enjoy the live entertainment. This yearʼs bands include The Gore Brothers and The Lost Howlinʼ Coyotes.
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Pecos Valley Roundup The Pecos Valley Roundup is Saturday, November 1, at 8 a.m., at Cahoon Park, located at 1101 W. 4th St. For more information call 624-6720.
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ef ore leaving f or Europe to tour with my band Secret Circus for the summer, I took a trip to Las Cruces to go check out a local scene I’d been hearing a lot about. I had been invited by the members of "The DAMN Union" after seeing them play a show, and connecting with two of the members, Audra Rogers and Sean Lucy at an after party jam session. Arriving at early sunset to a brown ranch-style house, in the outskirts of Las Cruces surrounded by pecan orchards, I was first greeted by at least a dozen dogs of all shapes and sizes all eager for attention. Walking across the brown dirt driveway and into the house one first comes into a large room that by the looks of it once was an outside porch, now a very large music room with couches and chairs all around the room some f azing the middle, some arranged to be little conversation islands. Most seats were inhabited by people and instruments and a lively jam session was under way. A f ew fr iendly f aces were spotted and I was instantly welcomed by many smiling people. I was introduced to a blur of residents of “the Farm” and guests by Audra and Sean. They showed me around and explained that The DAMN Union was in part an acronym, the full name being The Doña Ana Music Night Union, this "Music Night" was what I was now attending. Audra clarified: "The Farm is home to a group of musicians and artists all helping each other out with each other's projects," explaining that it all started with the music night, and that The Damn Union String Band developed into being kind of their "all-
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star" band, a constantly touring band featuring the residents who are available. There was chili cooking on the stove and being served in fresh, hot tortillas, and beers and other things were being served and shared everywhere. The house was now full of people and the party was on. Just chilling out and listening to the jam f or a while, I finally got the courage up to join the jam
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after being handed an old guitar by Audra. She said, “Don’t be shy, if you see an instrument just laying around, it wants to be played.” It was one of the most dynamic jams I've exper ienced, diff erent participants taking tur ns leading and everyone following tastefully and dynamically without ego or bragging of chops and skills. I didn't know any of the songs we played, or
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Klas Åhman Photos any of the people I played with, but I instantly felt tuned in, and welcomed as equal. There was a really good vibe being shared by everyone in the room. I especially connected with one person, and after passing the instruments to new people who looked eager to join in, we got to talking. He introduced himself as Jamie O'Hara. I said: “You’re obviously a musician, what else are you into?" He
replied, "pick a card, any card", producing a deck of cards out of thin air, and going on to show me, and all bystanders, a series of magic tricks that still hurt my brain just thinking about them. I am one of those people who will quietly try to figure out how a magic tr ick is done, or at least how it might be done, and it’s very hard for me to come to terms not knowing. But the things he performed, effortlessly making a quarter the size of a coaster appear and disappear in the most confusing ways, and performing mind-blowing tricks with pens, lighters, and other ordinary things that happened to be on the table in front of us, were beyond what I could wr ite off as simple party tricks one would just pick up, and I realized that he was more advanced than he led on. It was one of the most memorable evenings and jams I’ve experienced. So getting back to New Mexico from my summer tour in Europe, the first thing I did was get in touch with the members of the DAMN Union and booking them for a show. (November 21 at Pecos Flavors) and calling Jamie O’Hara to invite him to come perform some mind-blowing magic and be part of my show (Klas and Friends) at Pecos Flavors on October 24. I have no idea what insanity he will perform, but I know it will be good! More information about the DAMN Union at: damnunion.bandcamp.com More inf ormation about Jamie O’Hara at themagicguy.com Support Independent Music!
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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor oswell zombies are once again preparing to join the thousands of zombies around the world in an attempt to break the world record for the largest simultaneous performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at 4 p.m., and will be synchronized with many other worldwide charitable events. Thrill the World Roswell will be at the Pioneer Plaza. A costume contest will be held after the dance, with the Zombie Walk Roswell event parading downtown afterward. New for this year is the free move that will start after all of the other events conclude. According to event organizer Juliana Halvorson, the movie, Warm Bodies, will start at about 7 p.m. Although the PG-13 movie is called Warm Bodies, the outlook for the late October weather calls for movie-goers to dress warm and bring blankets and folding chairs for the movie. Although the day may be warm, once the
Juliana Halvorson Photos Zombies dance at last year’s Thrill the World event in Roswell
Zombies fill the streets for the annual Thrill the World and Zombie Walk sun goes down, the air gets crisp on Pioneer Plaza. Cattle Baron Restaurants will be providing patio space heaters during the movie. As with the other events that are held worldwide, the event is all for a good cause. In the case of the Roswell event, the event is the final fundraiser that is part of the month-long Paint the Town Pink events. According to event organizer Juliana Halvorson, "The registration fee goes directly to the Chaves County Cancer Fund. We are selling t-shirts, and the profits from that go to the Cancer Fund. There is no profit being made from this. Everything is going to the Chaves County Cancer Fund." The next practice is set for Sunday, October 19, at noon at Pioneer Plaza. According to Halvorson, "The dance is hard to learn, but if they get out there and participate, it is a lot of fun. "There are practices the day of the event, if they need a refresher, or if they need to learn the dance. I highly rec-
ommend that they go to one of the practices, because it is a complicated dance. Even if they don't know it, they are zombies, and zombies are allowed to falter." The whole point of getting a large group of people together to dance is to break the world record for the largest number of people simultaneously doing the zombie dance seen the in the music video of the Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The world record was set in 2009 with a total of 22,923 zombies, at 264 registered events in 33 countries dancing at the same time. Last year's attempt had 6,451 zombies, at 134 registered events in 22 countries. This includes the 86 zombies at the Roswell event. Halvorson explained, "They have to register to be part of the Thrill the World Dance, because it is a world record attempt, we have to have everyone's name and age, and all that information. We have to turn that in." Halvorson continued, "After
the Thrill the World Dance, we are going to do a Zombie costume contest. We are highly encouraging pink zombies, because we have a special award for best pink zombie. The judge for this year's costume contest is Miss New Mexico, Jessica Burson. "Once the costume contest is over, we are going to do the Zombie Walk. We are going from Pioneer Plaza up to Fifth street on Main street. We are going to cross main and come back up. "There is no registration for that, we are just encouraging zombies to get out on the streets of Roswell and lurch. We encourage traffic safety.
We are not blocking the streets, so everyone needs to be safe and obey traffic signals." The last few zombie walks have turned out to be a nice event for the entire family. Halvorson elaborated, "Since zombies are the thing, with the Walking Dead and all these popular movies, it is just a lot of fun to be involved in this type of thing." For more information about the event, to view photos and videos of past events and to register as a dancer or volunteer, visit zombiewalkroswell.com.
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October fun is in full swing
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ow that the last notes of the 9th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival have been played and the corn maze is officially open for business out at Graves Farms, it finally feels like fall in the Pecos Valley. There is plenty to see and experience in our cor ner of the world. Music, f ood, ar t, talks and workshops abound. Get out there and explore your creative side with these and other events going on in the region. Albert Einstein once said, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious—it is the source of all tr ue ar t and science.” On October 17-18, “Aiming for the Stars”—a public event honor ing Roswell’s most
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legend singer/songwriter. It was sweet!” When asked about recent sparks of inspiration, Robin lights up a big grin, saying: “Oh yeah! This baby has really been really inspirational to me,” holding up the silvercolored metal resonator guitar he’s been subtly playing slide on and plucking away at throughout the interview. “This baby has really given me a boost, I’ve always loved listening to resonators and slide guitar, but it wasn’t until recently that this beauty fell into my life” Robin explains, adding: “It’s really brought back the fun for me, making it challenging and fun to practice again, like it used to be”. The resonator has quick-
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famous “star,” rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard—showcases space histor y, New Mexico’s observatories and science museums, and exhibits from NASA’s Johnson Space Center. All events are f amily-fr iendly and free. While you are in the vicinity, stop by the Roswell Museum and Art Center to view a new space themed mural. T he idea was designed by local artist Miranda Howe and was painted by many enthusiastic, young space travelers at the RMAC Block Party, which was on Oct. 4. Also this weekend Oct. 1719, Roswell Little Theater and The Roswell Refuge will be presenting “Family Secrets”. This show explores the topic of domestic violence to bring awareness to the issue as October is Doestic Violence Awareness Month. A por tion of the ticket sales will go to the Roswell
Refuge. When it rains, it pours (I think we’ve all learned that lesson this monsoon season.) Friday, October the 24th is one of those nights! Roswell Artist-in-Residence, Carlos Kemm’s painted collage show will open with a 5:30 p.m. lecture and reception at RMAC. In case you missed Kemm’s “Best of Show” award at the Roswell Fine Ar ts League Jur ied Show in August, do yourself a favor and get to this opening. You have to see these pieces in person to really appreciate the beauty. Afterwards, you can catch regional favorties Klas and Friends with Magic by Jamie O’Hara at Pecos Flavors Winer y. $5, 8 p.m. Support Independent Music! For a different kind of flavor, head on up to Inn of the Mountain Gods f or an evening with Chef Rober t Irvine, the host of “Restau-
rant Impossible” on the Food Network. Tickets are $55 but, dinner is included. As it should be. Each year, the amazing and creative collective known as the Pecos Valley Potters Guild have their annual art sale. This year’s sale will be held the weekend of November 14-16 at the Roswell Civic Center. Every year, the Guild selects quality guest artists working in a variety of media to participate in the Sale, with an emphasis placed on unique and original art and fine crafts. Admission to this event is free and the work is stunning. T his year, the PVPG has donated a booth to the Roswell High School Ar t Club, come by, say hello and support these aspiring artists. I can't think of a better start to your Halloween week than meeting and talking with Roswell's future leaders at
the Young Professionals for the Arts Collective (YPAC) 1st year anniversary brunch at The Liberty on Saturday, October 25 at 10 a.m. The YPAC members are excited to discuss the progress that has been made during our first year as well as plans for the future. T here are several other exciting upcoming events in Southeaster n New Mexico. Renowned countr y ar tist Asleep at the Wheel will performs their “Santa Wants to Boogie” at T he Liber ty on December 11 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.. For live music fans, this is a treat not to be missed. As always, there is quite a bit to do and see during the entire month. We encourage you to get out there and support the local arts and culture by attending these events.
ly become a major part of his live performance, and one that has been very popular with the audience, adding a rootsy quality that really mixes well with the timbre of his voice to create an unmistakable sound that looks back to Blues, Bluegrass and Folk of generations past. The popularity of his solo act is spreading like wildfire through the region, putting Robin and his southern New Mexico style on the map. Robin adds, “It’s been really fun to take a step back and rock a solo show after playing a few years with the trio (Robin Scott Trio). Don’t get me wrong, the trio was great, it was fun to be loud and it was great for polishing my technique and skills on the Strat (Fender Stratocaster electric guitar). But I think the
solo-show is the way to go right now, it’s more flexible and makes taking the show on the road so much easier”. As his favorite local venues to play he lists Pecos Flavors and Peppers in Roswell, The Adobe Rose in Artesia, along with YellowBrix in Carlsbad. Having a strong local following that isn’t shy to repeatedly drive for a couple of hours to watch him play, has really helped him to consistently play full houses, making him one of the most sought-after acts to book in the region. Many of Robin's original songs fall in the blues genre, but he also has a love for the groove, explaining: "at some point along the way, after my divorce, I was just sick and tired of being sick and tired, and that’s when I stumbled upon the Funk. The Funk
takes The Blues, tur ns its frown upside-down, adds groove, and sprinkles some cheese over it. Funk is cheese and cheese is good, I loooove me some funky blue(s) cheese, hey print that!", Earwood says with a laugh. When asked what he plans on doing after this "show season", Carlsbad-bor n, Roswell-native says: “Well, now during school season, I only have time for a few weekend shows in the near area. But during the holidays I plan on taking a few weeks off everything to just focus on recording and finishing my albums." He explains that he has two albums he's currently working on. The first, what is to be his debut album, a project named "Is What I Think," has been recorded and is
currently being mixed at his cousin Rocky Johnson's studio "Rio Grande Sound" in Belen. The other is a solo acoustic album he's working on by himself in his home studio. Check out Robin Scott’s free show of organic, freshly home-brewed Blues, Funk, Rock, and Bluegrass at YellowBrix Restaurant in Carlsbad on October 18, reservations can be made by calling 575-941-2149, more information at YellowBrixRestaurant.com. If you’re interested in booking Robin Scott, send an email to: powerchord96@yahoo.com. To see a few videos of Robin Scott’s live performances, go to Youtube.com/SecretCircusVideo.
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HISTORY
Tall Cotton: The Pecos Valley connection to Madison Ave From the Archive
Tina Williams Executive Director, Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico
As the end of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair has come and gone, taking with it the rides and the aroma of funnel cake and roasted corn, (and the livestock bar ns!) autumn in the Land of Enchantment is revealing its full, colorful glory. In the coming days, our pasttime entertainment will be found in a cleverly created maze of corn, fall festivals and Halloween parties. Throughout the summer, farmers have been cutting and baling alfalfa, and will soon be harvesting cotton. Both have long been major cash crops for the Pecos Valley. In fact, dating back to 1922, what we now know as the Easter n New Mexico State Fair was the Cotton Carnival. Cotton was a big deal and the fair was quite the celebration. This event lasted for four days and centered entirely on cotton. Exhibitors came from all around southeastern New Mexico to display their fruit and other farm products. The opening day included the crowning of the Cotton King, right on the courthouse lawn. Day two was the big parade. It is recorded that one hundred Mescalero Apaches were invited to live on the fairgrounds in their tepees, just as they lived on the reservation, much to the great interest of all who attended. There was a baseball game between them and a team from the Valley. There was even a “battle” between Battery “A” of the New Mexico National Guard and the NMMI cadets! The last night of the fair, there was a spectacular fireworks display. You wouldn’t have wanted to miss one single cotton-pickin’ evening!
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was f arming some experimental plots for New Mexico State University in 1928 when he became associated with Dr. G. N. Stroman and the development of Acala 1517, a strong and highly accepted variety of cotton seed. Nelson was dedicated to the raising and improvement of cotton and he, along with others, helped establish the New Mexico Crop Improvement Association and the 1517 Association. For years, he served as d i r e c t o r and/or president of one or the other. He initiated the use of delinted cottonseed in the area and had the first delinting operation on his farm. Fred’s son Photo courtesy the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Morgan conMorgan Nelson, Cotton Inc. honoree. tinued the family pursuit of But how and why did cotton astating freeze in the 1930s developing quality cotton, come to play such an impor- bears the greatest responsi- and to this day, remains active tant part in the agricultural bility. Rather than taking a in agriculture. He and others economy of Chaves County? chance and waiting years for like him, have taken the handCotton came to fame, in part, new fruit trees to bear, farm- picked, crude cotton of the due to bad luck. Fruit trees, ers explored other possibili- 1920s and bolstered it into a mainly apple, were the money ties, and because of the New popular, sophisticated fiber. crop of the early 1900s. Mexico climate, cotton was a And now for an interesting Among the reasons the fruit viable option. Fred Nelson, a and lessor known fact about trees eventually failed, a dev- progressive Roswell farmer, this humble Roswell farmer.
Morgan was among the first directors of the Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors. What’s Cotton Inc., you say? Cotton Inc. “conducts worldwide research and promotion activities to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton.” It is funded by U.S. cotton producers and importers of cotton and cotton textile products (the Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966 enabled the establishment of Cotton Inc. in 1970.) In the 70s, a time when the cotton market was battling new synthetic fibers, this stalwart group of growers (including Nelson) and importers took a small percentage of every bale of cotton fiber bought or sold in the U.S. and hired a team of big city advertising executives. A PR crusade ensued that plucked cotton from the field and put it on America’s center stage, ultimately leading to the branding of the commodity, virtually unheard of at the time. You may be familiar with the Madison Avenue “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign. That’s right, “the touch, the feel of cotton…the f abric of our lives…” well, that’s Cotton Inc. And Morgan Nelson helped shape the direction of Cotton Inc. In fact, Morgan has such a cotton connection, he’s ear ned the nickname “Mr. Cotton.” In September of this year, Cotton Inc. formed a Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame, of which Mr. Nelson is an inaugural honoree. You can learn more interesting facts about Roswell pioneers by visiting the Historical Museum and Archives, 200 N. Lea Ave., open daily from 1 p.m. -4 p.m. Join us Sunday, Nov. 2 for the opening reception of the Robert L. Chewning Exhibit, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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UFOLOGY
P
eople familiar with the research literature surrounding the Roswell UFO crash incident of July 1947 will recall that a number of early investigators of the incident interviewed a witness named Frankie Rowe. (I once interviewed her myself, in fact). Just a child at the time of the incident, she heard a strange and intriguing story from her father Dan Dwyer, who was a firefighter with the Roswell Fire Department. As the account goes, during the weekend of the UFO crash, Dwyer and other firemen made a fire truck run out northwest of town some 30odd miles, proceeding west on Pine Lodge Road. When
Why the fire truck run to the Roswell crash site?
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Dwyer returned, he told his family that he and his fellow firemen had at first thought they were going out to the site of an airplane crash, but found on arriving that what had crashed was not an airplane, and that two diminutive bodies had been placed in body bags, while a third such creature was walking around alive. Dwyer’s daughter Frankie also testified that the whole family was later threatened by military personnel to keep quiet about anything they had learned. Little has been said over the years about why the authorities would have insisted that a fire truck make such a run out to the crash site. Probably the
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most natural assumption about this is that it was a standard precautionary measure, much as fire trucks are often dispatched today to traffic accident scenes and the like, to be on hand and ready to render assistance if a fire does break out. Certainly this would have made sense under the circumstances, when some sort of air crash was supposed to have occurred out on the prairie. But I want to suggest another possible explanation. Documents have come to light indicating there would seem to have been biohazard concerns connected with this and other UFO crash retrievals. Apparently four
technicians died (of some virus symptomatically resembling a hemorrhagic fever) from handling the Roswell bodies, and the request from the air base for child-size coffins specified that they be capable of being hermetically sealed. So it’s just possible that at some point during the Roswell crash retrieval, perhaps when those technicians became ill, military and gover nment authorities could have decided that the crash site ought to be decontaminated or sanitized. And if this was done, as seems not unlikely, by some form of combustion, a firefighter team would have needed to be
By Donald Burleson
present to be sure the fire didn’t get out of control. Fellow researcher Frank Kimbler recently mentioned to me, in this connection and as food for thought, that some of the metal fragments he found at the Debris Field had a lot of phosphorus on their surfaces, a fact that might ordinarily be hard to account for. But, as Frank points out, phosphorus bombs are perfect for sterilizing a site by means of extreme heat. We may never know for sure why the firefighter team went out, but the biohazard response scenario is certainly possible.