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Lydia Aspen born in Minnesota. Independent and on her own by the age of 12. A life lived that would represent five, possibly ten, lives of others. Her’s is a story, that for many young girls turns out to be far different than her own and far darker. Her’s however, is a story of survival, resilience, deep emotions and compassion, and how artistic expression can be curing not only for a victim but also for those fortunate enough to cross paths with such a power of energy. Lydia Aspen is just that, a force of energy that dreams it, lives it, embraces it, and always from the heart. From the age of 12 to 20 years of age; Lydia learned the art of survival. In and out of a variety of homes and the streets, passed off from her mom and others, Lydia’s energy shined and carried her Story continues page 12 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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forward. Others in similar circumstances would have broken, not Lydia, instead she channeled her strength from within, found her passion in a variety of artistic forms, grasped complex psychological concepts, and ran forward with a path of heartfelt expression and love of others channeled through artistic expression.
At Age of 21, she was living in Kansas City and at that age founded her own art gallery. Not only was it an art gallery but it was more of an artisan colony where she taught dance, created abstracts, and held all forms of performance art with collaborative artisans. During her lifelong journey of artist and gallery owner, Lydia has grown. She grew in how to express herself, and work through her inner and real-world demons that have chased her peace and happiness. As an observer, it appears she has now found her inner and outer peace and a partner that provides her true happiness. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Her life is a life that is a checkerboard of many lives and adventures lived, with learning along the way. Much success and acclaim has come her way, accolades from afar, for the good she created, and the positive impact she made on those around her. Her journey carried her into the world of academia via her performance art and her natural understanding of psychology and human instinct. Beginning around 1980, and onward she has conducted classes and workshops with an understanding of human relationships and behaviors as the core. For Truman Medical Center as a very young woman, she conducted classes to include Hemispheric Lateralization, Doctor Patient Relationship Skills, Conflict Resolutions etc. using art, music, mime, movement, and role playing as the canvas to instruction. By 1997, in addition to performance art and art on canvas, she was conducting classes at Baker University School of Professional and Graduate Studies such as “Psychological and Physiological Interactions in Human Development.” Lydia Aspen Instructed at Baker University as an instructor she incorporated performance to combine education with aesthetics. Via her “Journey through Madness” performance piece she carried attendees through performance of the conflicts that each person may face. She used two characters Annie Lytical and Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Clara Voyant – to examine how people deal with opposition, conflict resolution and how this affects personal development. Her two “characters” carried her forward in life and opened many interesting doors in journey of artistic and educational development. We asked Ms. Aspen if these two characters were manifestations of her own personality? She said these two personalities eventually molded into one and helped her evolve into the accomplished person she is today. She said there was a time in her life that she felt that; “I didn’t deserve to be in a room with humans.” Ms. Aspen expressed that her artistic expression and working through the world via her characters has allowed her to evolve but, “that feeling never completely goes away.” Well, rooms full of humans over the years have embraced the worth of Lydia Aspen, and that of her artistic expression and creations. Over the years her works have evolved and hundreds of her works are in the hands of collectors, the world over. She is an accomplished artist and when we asked her what work she was proudest of, she responded was that her work she titled “Lady Liberty.” Lady Liberty by Lydia Aspen This piece in full color shows the statue of Liberty with flames engulfing her in the lower half of the painting, yet lady liberty, is pregnant and has her sullen face of Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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determination. The piece was created prior to 9-11 and was considered controversial, yet after 9-11 the work took on a whole new meaning to those that viewed the art piece as an “expression of rebirth and renewal arising from the flames of terror.” The painting was on display at Artisan Alley in Cloudcroft for a period and then traveled with a group that was dealing with PTSD for a period, and was a piece used as a part of a suicide prevention campaign. The work has traveled across the country, been showcased in a museum in El Paso. The piece has brought acclaim in a variety of showings across the country and is now in a private collection. When Lydia Aspen was asked what of her lifetime collection of works meant the most to her; she immediately told us the story of how she was teaching at a professional conference at an event hosting the Scientist of Unexplained Phenonium in Cuernavaca Mexico. The divide of wealth was disturbing to her but an event during this conference would have an impact on her that lasted a lifetime forward. She was asked to attend a day trip to an area church. On the property, she encountered a large bronze sculpture, of a young girl holding a rabbit and she felt the piece of artwork in “the core of her being.” Lydia had once owned a rabbit that meant much to her. It got out and was the center of attention between a German Shepard that grabbed it, a Coon Hound that also Story continues page 18 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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found interest and her wolf. Eventually the wolf won it. She received it back from the wolf, wounded and paralyzed but not completely out of sorts. She nursed the rabbit to some semblance of health, carried it around in a pouch for quite some time on her being. She always felt a connection to the rabbit, thus the rabbit and the girl sculpture we see glimpses of her inner self.
When the artistic creations of Lydia Aspen from the “Rabbit Girl” series are viewed one is left to wonder if the rabbit, or the rabbit and the girl, was symbolic to events in her own life, and rather the symbolism impacted her art forms and creativity. The answer would be presumptive of this writer to say yes, but as the years moved forward to the present rabbit girl has evolved and so too has the artist, Lydia Aspen. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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From those spiritual connections, Lydia creates a series of paintings, sculptures, and other works around the “Rabbit Girl”. Each of her works has a young girl with big eyes as a prominent feature. When one concentrates on the artistic creation; one can feel the girls’ emotions through her eyes communicated through the work. With each creation, the girl is holding or in the accompaniment of a rabbit. Since the series began, Lydia has created over 100 pieces of art around the theme of the Girl and the Rabbit. Lydia Aspen is a very accomplished artist, a free spirit, passionate and full of energy. When asked what is the proudest thing to happen to her and what has made her happiest? A big smile crosses her face, and she points to the man that was to her right, Emmanuel Renteria. She said the best thing to happen to her was “this man.”
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Who is this man, Emmanuel Renteria? Some in Alamogordo know him as a contractor, others as an owner of significant real estate, others as the guy that plays the drums, the guys that loves art, a graduate of Alamogordo High School that did well, but who is he, and how is he connected to New York Avenue and to Lydia Aspen? Emmanual Renteria claims his life is “a lot less interesting than Lydia’s” and is a bit shy and quiet when it comes to telling his story. He shines her into the spotlight when in a conversation with the two of them, though when one wonders around and views their shared gallery and home, one can see both are very colorful and complementary beings that love and respect one another immensely. We asked Emmanual about his upbringing and what brought him to become a leader in the cultural arts community of Alamogordo’s New York Avenue. He shrugs and Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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is shy and then proceeds to explain his formative years. He was raised in Europe, born in Austria till around the age of 16 when his family settled in Alamogordo as a final home. From an early age he always has loved music and is very partial to the drums. As a youngster Emmanuels mother encouraged him to learn music, however it was not the drums, that he is passionate about, she had him learn on the accordion. Emmanuel said, “my brother would be outside playing baseball and mom had me practicing the accordion.” That passion would evolve over the years as he learned to master a variety of instruments from ear with a great passion for the drums. He has a collection of multiple grand piano’s, string instruments and drums to even include a set of drums that traveled on the road with the entertainer, “Prince.” He once channeled into a potential past life and said, “I envisioned myself on the African Dysphoria playing the drums to communicate with my brother via the beat in a neighboring tribe.” Rather his talents evolved from a past life or are just a natural gift one thing is clear, he is a many of artistic talents both is music and on canvas. Be that canvas a natural canvas as witnessed by an early painting he shared with us, or the canvas of a scene created with a variety of elements, mediums, colors, and lighting. He sets a stage or scene, and it gets Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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attention and is a form of artistic expression. As the years progressed Emmanuel graduated from Alamogordo High School, married, served in Germany when drafted into the military. He was successful in each of his varied careers but always had a flair for artistic expression in the work he did. While in college he continued to learn about music and participated in bands from his college days to the present. He does not read music but is a composer and an accomplished musician with talent that exceeds many classically trained musicians. While in the military he played in bands which on many occasions kept him from trouble with the officers that respected his musical talents. When his squad would march, he would play the drums and play special rim shots that made his squad almost dance on their marches. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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The squad and commanders loved his artistic flair. After leaving the military he moved back to Alamogordo and was a contractor. He built houses and spent 5 ½ years at White Sands building 20foot to 100-foot towers that the military would use for “target practice and blow them up.” Emmanual was a savvy investor and purchased land and real estate around Otero County and for many years lived in High Rolls where he and his wife acquired the Spruce Cabins and rented them. His passion has always been creativity and exploring music, Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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colors, and textures. When he built houses, he put in the finest of fixtures and textures and build homes that other builders had difficulty emulating or competing with, due to their high design elements. Over the last decade, Emmanuel Renteria has honed into his artistic side and acquired the former Coke Plant on New York Avenue. From that location he purchased from an area doctor, he has built it into a wonderland of gardens, performance space and a home unmatched in Alamogordo for artistic design, color, and flair. His wife died about 15 years ago and as such he has channeled much energy into creativity since her passing. He served briefly as the artistic director for the Flickinger Center and has become a huge advocate for the arts and a renewal of the New York Avenue corridor. Lydia Aspen claims the best thing to happen to her was meeting the “shinning inspiration of Emmanuel.” We asked how that meeting happened and she said it was simple. She had her gallery on New York Avenue, and he was entering his house one day, and she hollered over to him and asked if he owned that building. Emmanual responded he did, and they started talking. From that simple conversation was “a spark of energy between the two of them that has evolved into a beautiful partnership.” That partnership is one of mutual respect and admiration and of building a life together that evolves with love each day. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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The two now live together in a partnership of love in the big “Coke Plant” on New York Avenue near the Flickinger Center and have made it into a beautiful home together. They have created a Lydia Emmanual Productions which owns the wonderfully eclectic gallery at 1120 New York Avenue called New York Avenue Art and Music. Together they are actively pursuing a variety of projects showcasing artists, expanding an appreciation for artistic design via advocacy and leadership and investing in the revitalization of New York Avenue with their own art studio, energy, and flair. The New York Avenue business community and the community at large is thrilled to collaborate and engage with Emmanuel and Lydia. Look forward to a prosperous turnaround of New York Avenue with their artistic flair and leadership as a key component to reinvention of this historic district into a destination location.
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The Birthstone for April Have always been one of the most prized gemstones since ancient times, Diamond with its clear or white color symbolizes everlasting love and strength! Associated with royalty, strength, and beauty, the April birthstone with its enduring shimmer and clarity provides clear-headedness and emotional balance to April born. Being the hardest of all gemstones, diamonds can help increase your inner strength and perseverance. This gemstone is formed deep inside the earth where carbon is exposed to temperatures higher than 1,482 degrees Celsius and pressure of over 65,000 times greater than on the surface. Under such extreme compression and heat, the carbon is then transformed over billon of years into what becomes the sparkling and extremely hard gemstone, most prized by us humans. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Other characteristics of this April birthstone is the ability to split white light into the 7 colors of the rainbow, called diffraction. And this is what gives a diamond its sparkle and why it is a much delightful gem. In general, diamonds are known to be “white” or colorless, however, there are other colors such as brown and yellow. Brownish and golden hues are
also available due to the traces of nitrogen impurities present in the gaseous environment during the diamond formation. Yellow and brown diamonds are often called “cognac” or “champagne” diamonds. Other diamond colors are also available. These include red, pink, blue, orange, gray, green and black which are referred to as the fancy diamonds. These colored diamonds tend to be expensive, depending on the intensity of their Continues page 31 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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color, and can command a higher price than the traditional colorless diamond. The word diamond is derived from the Greek term “adamas”, meaning “unconquerable”, “proper”, or “invincible”. And clearly, it was the gemstone’s unparalleled hardness and invincibility— unmatched by any other material found on Earth— that makes the ancients named it that way. Also known as the love stone, the Romans believed that the tips of Cupid’s arrows were actually made of diamond and could pierce even the most stubborn of hearts Diamonds have been long associated with love, loyalty, relationships, commitments, and bonding, thus it is mostly used as the ultimate gift for loved ones as jewelry or engagement rings. It is believed to bestow health, happiness, abundance and wealth. The hardness of diamond also represents strength and courage which helps ring victory. Thanks to their beauty, the April birthstone was also used as a symbol for eternal love. Meanwhile, ancient Hindu scriptures referred to the April birthstones as a “colorless stone” and believes that it was a representation of purity, innocence, loyalty, honesty, and faith, bestowing peace and a fulfilling relationship to its wearer.
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The April birth month flowers are the daisy and the sweet pea. The daisy stands for innocence, purity, and true love, while the sweet pea is a way to say goodbye, send good wishes, or merely convey a thank you. Stemming from Old English, daisy comes from “day’s eye,” referencing the daily habits of the English daisy, with its petals opening in the day and closing at night. Depending on the species, the daisy can be one of your earliest spring bloomers or among the last to appear in the fall. The daisy is actually made up of two flowers. The center eye— or disc floret—is a collection of tiny florets, while the ray floret (the petals) radiate from the center, resembling the Sun. Because a daisy is made up of two flowers that work in perfect Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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harmony, they have long been a symbol of true love. Native to Europe and Africa, and eventually naturalized in North America, daisies belong to the aster family (Asteraceae). It is one of the largest plant families; one that also includes sunflowers and, of course, asters. Daisy Meanings and Symbolism ● The daisy has long represented innocence, purity, and true love. ● Each color daisy represents something different. The white daisy is a symbol of purity and innocence; yellow means joy and friendship; pink represents affection; and red is a sign of love and romance. ● According to an old Celtic legend, when an infant or child died, the gods would cover the child’s grave with daisies to cheer up the parents. ● In Norse mythology, the daisy is the sacred flower of Freyja, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. In turn, the daisy became a symbol of motherhood and childbirth, and of new beginnings. Daisies are a common gift for new mothers. ● A Roman myth attributes the creation of the daisy to the nymph Belides, who turned herself into a daisy to escape the affection of Vertumnus, the god of gardens and seasons. The Latin word for Daisy, bellis, is derived from the nymph’s name.
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● It was once thought that a daisy in a bouquet was a sign of one’s ability to keep a secret. ● “Daisy” has been used in many phrases over time. “Fresh as a daisy” means someone has had a good night’s rest; “oopsy daisy” or “whoops-a-daisy” is said after a mistake or blunder. ● Daisies have been linked to the Virgin Mary, given their representation of love, innocence, and new beginnings. ● The daisy is a flower given between friends to emphasize the keeping of a secret; the daisy means “I’ll never tell!”
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It’s also commonly confused with the everlasting pea due to its similar look. While sweet pea has been used in some areas of the world for medicine and food, it is considered toxic to humans and animals, unlike its edible garden pea relatives. Native to Italy and the Mediterranean region, sweet peas are not only beautiful, but have a sweet fragrance—often likened to oranges, honey, and jasmine— that can brighten any room. They are found in a wide range of colors with hundreds of varieties having been developed over time, and bloom from spring to early summer, depending on planting region. Sweet Pea Symbolism ● In the language of flowers, a bouquet of sweet peas is a way to say goodbye or thank you for a lovely time. It can also mean blissful pleasure, good wishes, kindness, gratitude, and friendship. ● Some English gardeners refer to them as the “Queen of the Annuals.” ● In France, the flower has long been a traditional gift for brides, providing good luck on her wedding day and in the marriage. ● At one point in time, it was worn for strength or to reveal the truth. Sweet peas were also worn in pockets to provide a fragrance to clothing. ● In some cultures, the sweet pea was thought to have magical properties. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Doctors Wish You’d Ignore These 4 Myths About Diabetes Type 2 Nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes—and about 7 million of those people don’t even know they have it. It could be because the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often subtle, and they usually develop slowly over time. It may also be because many people aren’t aware of their risk, what really causes diabetes, or even how serious diabetes complications can be. Here, we separate fact from fiction and debunk common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes ● “While diet plays a critical role in controlling blood sugars, it’s usually much more complicated than that,” says Minisha Sood, MD, an endocrinologist in New York City. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't make enough insulin or use insulin well. Type 2 diabetes occurs as a result of several factors, including lifestyle (poor diet, physical inactivity, and being overweight), insulin resistance, and genes. Myth: Type 2 is a milder form of diabetes ● You might have heard your grandma describe her diabetes as “just a touch of sugar,” or that it’s not as serious type 1 diabetes, which is treated with insulin from the get-go. The truth is that every case of diabetes should be considered serious. Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor heart disease and other conditions like kidney disease, foot problems, and nerve damage. “Patients often don’t think this is the case, because they don’t feel unwell; they don’t feel the high blood sugar,” says Sonal Chaudhry, MD, an endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health. Myth: Insulin is only for type 1 diabetes, not for type 2 ● “Not everyone with type 2 diabetes will need insulin, but many people will, and that’s just the nature of the progression of the disease over Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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● time,” says Dr. Sood. If a person with diabetes needs insulin, and is resistant to the idea of using it, complications may arise. “If we use insulin early on when it’s needed, we can maybe stave off the complications,” she says. Myth: You’ll only get type 2 diabetes from an unhealthy lifestyle ● Even people with a healthy lifestyle—eating well, keeping weight in check, and staying active—can still get type 2 diabetes (although most people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese). Patients sometimes feel disappointed when they’re diagnosed with diabetes, because they think it was caused by lack of their own willpower, says Dr. Chaudhry. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle significantly reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (learn the astounding benefits of exercise for diabetes here), factors you can’t control (like genes, family history, and ethnicity) also can play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes, she says. The takeaway: Type 2 diabetes is serious, and anyone can get it. Whether you have diabetes or not, it’s important know your family history and the signs and symptoms—increased thirst or hunger, blurred vision, fatigue, numbness or tingling—so you can alert your doctor ASAP if you think you may be affected. Story courtesy of healthination.com Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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The two zodiac signs associated with April month are Aries and Taurus. These are the first and second astrology signs of the zodiac wheel and are also known as April star signs and April birth signs. People born in these April zodiac signs are called Rams and Bulls based on the symbols their April horoscope signs related with. As per astrology, if you are born in the early weeks of the April, you belong to the Aries zodiac sign whereas if you are born in Late weeks of the April, you are associated with the Taurus zodiac sign.
Aries will sparkle thanks to new energy in April. With the arrival of spring, you will feel a high dose of motivation to exercise, and thanks to your strong will, which you will definitely not lack during this period, you will feel great changes in a moment. Organizing and efficiency will become your strong point, especially at work, as you will be able to immediately implement your ideas in practice without the slightest problems or time delays. Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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But don't forget about a proper diet and a sufficient supply of vitamins; your body will need sufficient care during this period. Aries will feel like reborn. April will give you plenty of mental energy. You will be likely to try to achieve your goals in both personal life and career front. Mercure will help you define your goals and ways of achieving them clearly. It is an excellent time to start attending a course and arranging meetings of great importance. However, this month is also likely to bring respiratory system illnesses like cold or flu. Not giving yourself enough time to heal might later slow down your progress.
April will bring a lot of energy to Taurus. This spring month will be mostly focused on relationships. Deep contemplation and reflection of things will not be on the agenda. You will be more spontaneous, so do not be afraid to take full advantage of every opportunity, but a certain amount of prudence would be appropriate. You will also be full of physical strength, which you will put to good use in sports activities. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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But be careful not to overdo it. Your muscles will be prone to overstretching during this period. Therefore, pay attention to a nutritious diet and a sufficient supply of vitamins. In April, the life of Tauruses will be full of positivity in many aspects of life. Especially in the relationships that will be influenced by Venus. After a considerable pause, your sexuality will wake up to life, and your partner will undoubtedly appreciate it. However, be careful not to be too passionate as it could even discourage them. This planet will also affect your desire to surround yourself with beauty. It is, therefore, an ideal time to decorate a house or change its appearance. These impulses could also end up as a shopping spree. All the information in this article is published in good faith and for general information and entertainment purposes only. Alamodoso Magazine does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information.
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Spring-Forward Recipes to Make In April Courtesy of Tasteofhome.com
Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish Ingredients ● 6 salmon fillets (4 oz each) ● 1 tablespoon butter, melted ● 1/4 teaspoon salt ● 1/8 tsp ground pepper Relish: ● 1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries Continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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● 1 tablespoon minced basil ● 1 tablespoon honey ● Dash freshly ground pepper Directions ● Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. ● In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish.
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● 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese ● 2/3 cup chopped green onions, divided ● 1 teaspoon ground cumin ● 1 teaspoon dried oregano ● 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed ● 1 tablespoon butter, melted ● Sour cream, optional \Directions ● Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. ● Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. ● Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. ● Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, about 1 minute. ● Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream. ● Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. ● Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken
Ingredients ● 1 tablespoon olive oil ● 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion ● 1 garlic clove, minced ● 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb ● 3/4 cup ketchup ● 2/3 cup water ● 1/3 cup apricot preserves ● 1/4 cup cider vinegar ● 1/4 cup molasses ● 1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard ● 2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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● 5 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided ● 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided ● 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided ● 12 chicken drumsticks Directions ● In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rhubarb, ketchup, water, preserves, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 8-10 minutes. Puree rhubarb mixture using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree in a blender. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving. ● In a small bowl, mix the remaining 4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over chicken. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce. Rhubarb If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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WHERE THE BLEEP AM I? Original story by Junior Thurman
The Sacramento Mountains, Lincoln National forest, near Cloudcroft, NM was my favorite place to hunt for many years in my younger days, unforgettable adventures, joyful memories. However, I've learned thru all my camping and hiking experiences, rare is the frequent hunter, hiker, or explorer who while hiking thru the woods on a beautiful day, who doesn't occasionally end up in unfamiliar territory, wondering, “Where the bleep am I?" After several episodes of being mislocated, while venturing into the forest, I quickly realized a Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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compass should be added to my survival kit, along with my assorted “Milky Way,” and “Snickers,” candy bars. Hey, this ain’t my first rodeo. Sure, occasionally losing my direction, my compass and I have disagreed at times, “North! Are you crazy? My inner compass says north is that way! Yes, I know the sun seems to be setting in the east." You never know how unreliable a cheap compass can be. But, after blindly stumbling thru several mountain ranges, we work it out, me and my compass, sitting down on a log, catching my breath, clearing and reorienting my inner compass. A GPS, Global Positioning System, these days reasonably available, would have cost a small fortune in those days back when I was wandering the woods, at times, lost, wondering if I’d make it thru the night. The only bad part is, I’d of had to have at least one of my kids along to read the dang GPS. Getting lost or mislocated in the forest, alone, darkness approaching, with visions of hungry bears, mountain lions, all kinds of hairy, fanged creatures, at times including Sasquatch and weird noises, can be a traumatic, terrifying experience. “WHAT WAS THAT NOISE? Holy bleep, that sounded like a bleeping SCREAM!” An eerie sound, immediately followed by the sound of a large creature frantically running thru the forest, tearing down small pine trees, yes, Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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I tore down a few small pine trees, occasionally jumping several downed tree trunks, in an impressive Olympic hurdlers fashion. Lost, fear takes over, priorities change, reason has fled the county, you can almost read the headlines of your local newspaper, “SEARCH FOR MISSING HUNTER ABANDONED,” with a few sorrowful words from your inconsolable, tearful, sobbing wife, “I told that old coot he was too old to be stumbling around in the woods alone." I had a friend, John Clinton, who, while elk hunting in the Sacramentos, got lost one day, sat down near a road, nervously smoked five cigarettes, then, summoned the strength to climb a mountain he felt would lead him back to his parked vehicle. After climbing the mountain, clawing his way thru the tangled, thick, brush on top, he worked his way down into a valley, with a road in the bottom, where he found five cigarette butts..........he was going in a circle, and was right back to where he had began. As he told me later, distraught, and on the verge of a nervous breakdown, he heard a vehicle coming down the road, stopped them and asked for a ride. “They ignored my pleas, and weren't gonna give me a ride until I started crying"....... Growing older, I still enjoy tramping thru the mountains, some would call it "puttering", but, though admittedly a little slower, Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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ignoring my wife’s taunts, puttering, ha, I haven't yet let my aging prevent me from enjoying the wilderness. I've found I can venture up a mountain, and by always keeping my vehicle and campsite in view can prevent the uncomfortable experience of getting misplaced in unfamiliar territory. Occasionally, I do venture over the hill, but, luckily, my legendary, inner compass points me in the right direction, eliminating the need for "Search and Rescue,” and causing my wife unnecessary anguish. I can almost hear the Search and Rescue team’s response to the report of a lost hunter.... “Thurman! Lost again? Dang, that’s the third time this summer. Wait’ll I get my hands on him. This was my weekend off!” Alarmingly, the mountains have changed a lot in the passing years, reducing my forays into the wilderness. It seems a geological change in the earths structure, possibly caused by global warming, and a tilt in the earths axis has made the ground much harder, the air thinner, the mountains steeper, the trails longer, and the nights colder. I sure miss the old days when we could get lost a little more comfortably.........
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"A SENSE OF HUMOR" Story by Junior Thurman
Remember "Billy Bass" the fish on the plaque who sang "Take me to the River" when you walked by? Yep, I had one, thought it was funny, we had many great laughs together, but my wife finally got sick of it and gave it away to a new neighbor, or a distant cousin, or coulda threw it in the dumpster, or maybe it was a garage sale, I can't remember now..... A sense of humor is handy in a marriage, but, unfortunately my wifes' sense of humor and my sense of humor are vastly different. She didn't think much of "Billy Bass" my good friend at one time, how could you not laugh at "Billy Bass" the first few times Continued on next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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you walked by him? Strange! The good thing is, she does seem to have a sense of humor, I've heard her chuckle while reading thru Facebook. I've actually made the mistake of asking, "What's so funny?" She then shows me what tickled her funny bone, what? Dang, I think, that's not funny, but I give her a small "courtesy laugh" anyway, wondering who was this person I married. "What are you doing Thursday?" She asks. Hmm, this ain't my first rodeo, she's fishing, trying to line me up with some annoying little job, commit me to a visit to who knows what. Wisely, being a cautious, experienced husband, I don't take the bait. "Don't you remember, I’ve gotta load those two hay trucks, I'm running in that marathon Thursday, and right after that I've got that sky diving thing scheduled. Maybe a zip line if time permits. Then, I've got my evening escort duties. Nope, sorry, but I'm tied up all day Thursday." Ha, not even a smile, she only rolled her eyes at me. See, I told you, no sense of humor. I remember working in the flower bed one day, in my back yard, when a small friendly snake stuck his head out from under a rock, and flicked its little black tongue at me. "What's all that screaming Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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about, and those terrible cuss words?" my wife asked, running out the back door. "I thought you were hurt bad." Ha, screaming?, "I beg your pardon, I wasn't screaming, I was singing." I said while massaging my neck. "Come look at this," I said with a smile on my face. "What is it, a little baby bird?" She bent over, the snake stuck his head out, flicked its little black forked tongue........she screamed, turned a couple of flips, surprising for a woman her age, and headed back in the house muttering something I couldn't quite make out. Probably a good thing. I'm telling you the woman has absolutely no sense of humor!
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Sweet Facts About Cherries Story courtesy of Mentalfloss.com WE’VE BEEN EATING THEM SINCE THE STONE AGE. Archaeologists have discovered fossilized cherry pits in prehistoric caves throughout Europe and Asia. The earliest written mention of cherries comes from the Greek author Theophrastus, who inventoried the fruit in his History of Plants in 300 BCE. Around the same time, Diphilus of Siphnos, a Greek author and physician, wrote of cherries’ usefulness as a diuretic. ROMAN SOLDIERS SPREAD THEM AROUND. Cherries were part of soldiers’ rations, and as they traveled, the pits they discarded became the trees that proliferated throughout the empire. There was a saying that to find the old Roman roads, all one had to do was follow the wild cherry trees. THE CHERRIES WE KNOW TODAY CAME TO AMERICA IN THE 1600S. When Europeans arrived with the cherries we know today in the 1600s, several varieties were already present in North America, including black cherries and chokecherries . Chokecherries were widely consumed on the Great Plains, especially as a critical ingredient in pemmican. And while black cherries are today most associated with high-end furniture, they were traditionally Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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used to make the American version of cherry bounce , a widely popular 18th and 19th century cordial that involved mixing crushed black cherries and an alcohol of choice, ranging from rum/brandy in New England to bourbon in Louisiana. THE WORLD RECORD FOR CHERRY-PIT SPITTING IS 93 FEET.
Brian Krause, part of the Krause family cherry-pit spitting dynasty, set the record at an annual contest in Eau Claire, Michigan in 2004. That same day, Krause spat a pit more than 100 feet in the freestyle competition, which allows for a running start. THERE ARE MORE THAN 1000 DIFFERENT VARIETIES. From Lamberts to Lapins to Rainers and Royal Anns, there are more than 500 varieties of sweet cherries, and almost as many tart ones. But only a small percentage—around 20 or so altogether—are used in commercial production.
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LON is located on NM State Road 247 thirty miles southeast of Corona and 45 miles northwest of Roswell. It was originally settled by James and Joneta Bagley from Texas and named Raw Hide Flat. The Bagleys opened a general mercantile store and a post office which operatetd from 1934 to 1943. In the back of the store there was a school, which held nine or ten students taught by Miss Callie Franks. The community was named Joneta for Mrs. Joneta Bagley. In 1931 the post office was taken over by Jerome and Minnie Mosley, and the name changed to Lon for the son of postmaster Ben Mosley. Miss Franks returned to Texas and a two-room school was built by the Mosleys, which taught 15-25 students. In 1941 the school was closed and students sent to Corona. In 1943 Mosley closed the store in a dispute with the federal government and moved to Oregon.
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Culinary Artist joins New York Avenue with a European flair!
Mariya Gamboa is a recent transplant to Alamogordo from England, but she is originally from Bulgaria. Her husband was recently stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, and during an impromptu shopping trip to The Local Bodega in the historic downtown Alamogordo on New York Avenue, she found herself being talked into turning her passion for baking into a profession. The conversation began with her sharing her vision of a European Café filled with high quality espresso beans and overflowing with top notch food. Unfortunately for Alamogordo, this dream isn’t quite ready to come true. Right now, Mariya and her husband are focused on launching their family, over launching a business. Mariya’s Continue page 68 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Join us for Wine Tasting of our wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Malvasia Bianca, and Gewürztraminer. Everyday – 7 days a week – during store hours
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time at home focused on her daughter while expecting her second child will only increase her skill and the size of her recipe book. Marina says she draws her inspiration from her daughter, who has grown up with home cooked meals from fresh ingredients. While not quite ready to open a café, Mariya has agreed to sell baked goods at New York Avenues; The Local Bodega. The name of her business is “Old Family Recipes” which she says is “more than just a name” as most of her recipes really are from her family and she adds “everything is made with lots of love.” She will specialize in baklava, cookies, coffee cakes, scones, and homemade bread while partnering with The Local Bodega. She plans to offer musaka, kiopoolu, imam bayildi, stuffed peppers, sandwiches, soups and salads \ the street from The Road Runner should she be able to make her Emporium. Her first day selling at dream café come to fruition. The Local Bodega she nearly sold out of Baklava within just a Prior to marrying her husband, couple hours after the store Mariya didn’t do very much opened. cooking. However, after leaving Bulgaria she was faced with the With Mariya here sharing her choice to pick up her beloved delicious family recipes we are family recipes or say goodbye to offered yet another chance to her nostalgic flavors long term. celebrate our uniqueness while She decided to learn to cook, growing our community. gathering recipes from her mother, Stop by The Local Bodega at grandmother and aunt and 906 New York Ave, Tuesday recreating them at home as she traveled around the world. Mariya through Saturday 10am-5pm to try Mariya’s delicious culinary finds her truest joy in sharing delights. these food experiences, these glimpses into her culture, with her Story Courtesy of friends, and has decided to invite Chris Edwards all of Alamogordo into this circle. 2ND LIFE MEDIA Alamogordo She has already begun featuring her cookies, coffee cakes, scones and baklava at The Local Bodega located just down Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Description of Alamogordo The Alamogordo News November 04, 1909
Alamogordo, the county seat of Otero county, New Mexico, is situated on the Rock Island & South-western route, 86 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 862 miles southwest of Kansas City Its altitude is 4,320 feet. Alamogordo is located in the Sacramento Valley, having the San Andres mountains on the west and the Sacramento mountains on the east. These mountains protect it from the storms and winds that blow over the plains. The mountains rise to a height of 9,000 feet and are covered with pine and spruce and piñón trees. This valley is very fertile and capable of producing all the fruits and other crops of the temperate region Alamogordo is a town of 3,500 population, repre-senting nearly every state in the Union. It has twenty miles of streets with shade trees on both sides and a park a mile long. Water for domestic use is obtained from springs in Alamo Canyon, ten miles distant in the mountains. This also furnishes good fire pro-tection. The streets are irrigated with water from La Luz cañyón. Alamogordo has two National Banks, excellent public schools, numerous mercantile houses, a public library, churches of various denominations Fraternal societies are represented. Here is also located the New Mexico Baptist College, New Mexico Institute for the Blind, the E. P. & S. W. R. R. Hospital, and the United States Federal Court for the Sixth Judicial District of New Mexico, and the District Court, Alamogordo has electric lights, telephone, local and long distance, water works, splendid mail service, and other conveniences of modern civilization. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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TULAROSA GROWING RAPIDLY Influx of Settlers Creates Demand for additional Merchantile Houses SACRAMENTO VALLEY HAVING A BOOM! Alamogordo News September 28, 1907
If some of the very early settlers and pioneers who passed through the Sacraento Valley in New Mexico in the early 1860’s could see today the former sleepy and happy little Spanish village of Tularosa, they would hardly believe that a few years of railroad and settlers’ influence could work such a wonderful change as can be noticed even by the casual observer. Tularosa, in Otero Counry, New Mexico, was settled first in 1862 at a time when railroads were not even thought of, and the first settlers were obliged to live in a walled fort, which is still in existence and is being used for residence and commercial purposes. The relentless Apache Indians were the constant foe and terror of the early settlers of Tularosa, but in spite of this constant danger the intrepid settlers planted fields and orchards and laid out the beginning of what has proved one of the most beautiful and fertile spots in the entire Southwest. Tularosa is situated on the E.P. & S.W. Branch of the Rock Island Railway, sixteen miles due north of Alamogordo and an elevation of about 4,300 feet…. The present population of Tularosa consists of about 1,200, not including a large number of settlers who have located west and south of the town.
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stocks of general supplies. The post office well equipped and there are five deliveries of mail each day as the town has an excellent road service. As showing confidence of new business interests the resent incorporation of the J.W. Prode Mechantile Company with a capital of $25,000 is the best example of how Tularosa’s business men are taking care of the rapidly growing demands for increased business facilities.
Tularosa enjoys enjoys the distinction of having more actual wealth per capita than almost any other town we know of and the citizens are a very industrious and thrifty class. A banker of Oklahoma recently sent a representative to Tularosa with a view of establishing a bank, but the investigator reported that the Tularosa citizens had so much money that none would want or need loans. The great increase in business, however, will require a bank in the immediate future and it will be undoubtedly be financed by the men of Tularosa. The public school is well organized and new teachers are added as the increased attendance warrants. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Pillar of Love An original poem by Trisha See of Tulie Treasures My friend, My Partner for life. My pillar of love, He is there. He understands. He is my pillar of strength. He is gentle Like the touch of A velvety rose And Spirit so like the sharpness Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Of each new thorn. Our friendship is Like each new bud From Gentleness to stormy passion Out to seek The newest and deepest Of excitement, He is there, my friend. A friend in moment of need, He is there in my joy. He passes no faith Upon my deeds. He will weep When I am gone But He will laugh with me While I am here. My pillar of love. My friend. My partner for life.
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Bubba and Junior were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up. A woman walked by and asked what they were doing. "We're supposed to find the height of the flagpole," said Bubba, "but we don't have a ladder." The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement and announced, "Eighteen feet, six inches," and walked away. Junior shook his head and laughed. "Ain't that just like a dumb blonde! We ask for the height, and she gives us the length!" Chinese takeout: $11.77. Price of gas to get there: $1.90. Making it all the way home and realizing that they forgot one of the containers: Riceless Gas prices are getting ridiculous I went online to check the value of my car and it asked if the tank was empty or full. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Things are pretty bad right now Van Diesel was forced to change his name to Van Electric due to increasing gas prices. Gas prices are getting out of hand There was an attempted heist at the art museum. It seems the gang was Baroque and needed Monet. But they didn't buy enough of Degas to make the Van Gogh so they all got arrested. Saw an advertisement for a free TV It said "Volume stuck on high, free to first person who wants it." I thought to myself "Man, I cant turn this down!" Marvel should really use hulk more often for advertisement After all he is just a giant banner What did little Johnny's mother do when she caught him zapping the other children with static electricity? She grounded him. A three-year-old boy went with his dad to see a new litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it's printed on the bottom."
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Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed and why Lake Lucero is often referred to as the birthplace of the dunes? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a park ranger and learn about the formation of the sands. Park rangers will share the geologic story of White Sands National Park as you traverse a steep gully down to the lake bed and walk by thousands of exposed selenite crystals, which are critical to the formation of the gypsum sand. Lake Lucero is a dry lake bed that only fills with water when there has been abundant rain or snow in the surrounding area. The hike from the trailhead to the lake and back is 1.5 miles (2.41 km) long over rough desert terrain and washes. This hike is rated as moderate and the trail is not maintained. This trail is down an arroyo where the soil is loose and the terrain is uneven. The trail slopes gradually downhill toward the lake, which means the hike back Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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to the vehicles is gently uphill. Leaving the tour early is prohibited. All guests must enter and leave with the caravan. Participants must be physically capable of walking the entire distance. White Sands National Park offers reservations in advance for guided tours throughout the year. The park offers the Lake Lucero tours once a month October through March. Reservations are required to participate in the program. For more information, visit the park's website. 2022/2023 Lake Lucero Tours: Sat. Nov.19, 2022 at 10:00 am Sat. Dec.17, 2022 at 10:00 am Sat. January 21, 2023 at 10:00 am Sat. Feb.18, 2023 at 10:00 am Sat. March 18, 2023 at 10:00 am Tickets are available two months before the tour date at 8:00 am mountain Time. For example, if the tour is on May 15, tickets will be available at 8:00 am MT on March 15.
Selenite crystals found Along Lake Lucero Shore
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Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this unique environment and experience White Sands after dark by joining a park ranger for a guided full moon hike. Full moon hikes are offered once a month on the night before the full moon. The Full Moon Hike follows the Dune Life Nature Trail and is rated as moderate. It requires hikers to climb steep dunes and walk on soft sand. The trail starts down on the desert plain and is level for the first 300 yards before going up a steep slope onto the sand dunes. The trail is one mile long. You must be able to hike the entire trail and the group must stay together for safety concerns. No one is permitted to leave the program early to return to the parking area by themselves. The park offers the Full Moon Hike from April through December. Reservations are required to participate in the program. For more information, visit the park's website Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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2022 Full Moon Hike Schedule ● Saturday, April 16 ● Sunday, May 15 ● Monday, June 13 ● Tuesday, July 12 ● Thursday, August 11 ● Friday, September 9 ● Sunday, October 9 ● Tuesday, November 8 ● Thursday, December 8 Tickets are available two months before the tour date at 8:00 am mountain Time. For example, if the tour is on May 15, tickets will be available at 8:00 am MT on March 15. In addition to the park entrance fees, a special program fee of $8 per person ages 16 and older and $4 per child ages 15 and younger also apply. Federal passes such as the America the Beautiful Annual, Senior, and Access passes apply only to the entrance fees and do not cover the special program fee. Park entrance fees and camping fees are non-refundable. If you have night blindness or have a difficult time seeing outdoors at night, this hike is not recommended as flashlights and headlamps are not allowed. Due to the steepness of the slopes, this program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible .It is not recommended for those with impaired mobility or health concerns.
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Police Officer: Do you know why you got pulled over? Truck Driver: No, Not really. Police Officer: Come on out, I’ll show you The truck driver got out of his truck and the police officer pointed to the broken tail light. Truck Driver: Oh No! My Boss is going to kill me! Police Officer: It’s only a small fine. No big deal. Truck Driver: Forget the tail light, Where’s my trailer?! Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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TEMPTING NEW CANDY FOR EASTER, 2022
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Even a well-maintained vehicle can break down, so it’s advisable to put together an emergency roadside kit to carry with you. Suggested emergency roadside kit contents include: ● Cell phone and charger ● First aid kit ● Flashlight ● Flares and a white flag ● Jumper cables ● Tire pressure gauge ● Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire ● Work gloves and a change of clothes ● Basic repair tools and some duct tape (for repairing a hose leak) ● Water and paper towels for cleaning up ● Nonperishable food, drinking water, and medicines ● Extra windshield washer fluid ● Maps ● Emergency blankets, towels and coats Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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During its heyday, White Oaks boasted a peak population of 2,500 folks. The town sustained fifty businesses including four news-papers, two hotels, three churches, a sawmill, a bank, an opera house, livery stables, drama clubs, literary societies, as well as saloons, brothels and gambling establishments. Attracting ranchers, miners, lawyers and outlaws there were so many legal disputes over claims in the 1880’s that the number of lawyers was almost equal to the number of miners.
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In 1898 Alamogordo was split into two cities: Alamogordo a primarily Caucasian enclave and Chihuahua a primarily Mexican/Latin American enclave. The two were merged in 1912 and became the incorporated city of Alamogordo, New Mexico. There were dividing lines across the small community. Hispanics could not go north of 10th Street or into the Plaza Bar and the Plaza Cafe. African Americans could go in the back door of the Plaza, which was then was a storeroom But the Apache could walk in the front door of the bar or the cafe at any time and have a seat Dudley School was built in 1914 and had four classrooms. Dudley School was set up as part of a segregation plan at the time and specialized in children that did not speak English being educated in a separate school facility.
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Explore the Shadows of the New Mexico Mother Road
Located 4.7 miles west of Glenrio, along the old Route 66, the Day Brothers, John E. and George, and Mr. Norris established a ranch named after their initials: "N D" in the area in the early 1880s. A post office opened in 1886 and was closed in 1955. The Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway crossed the region in the early 1900s, loading cattle at its siding. An "Endee Townsite Company" operated by W.L Bateson as "Sole Agent" promoted the place as "the center of agricultural and stock industries for 1,000 square miles of territory", Bateson added that "A good hotel, school and churches are among the latest improv-ments. Telephone connection with neighboring towns has already been established." The small town was renown for its rowdy cowboys and their gunfights. The original houses were built with poles and sod roofs. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Located on the old alignment of Route 66, five miles west of Glenrio and 14.5 mi. east of San Jon. In 1926 Route 66 was aligned through Endee and that brought prosperity until the new alignment was built in 1952, to the north of Endee. Endee was originally a wild west town where cowpunchers went to blow off steam on Saturday nights. Some people claim that the town was so rough that a trench was dug on Saturday to bury the gunfight losers on Sunday. In 1950, 187 people made their homes in Endee, but this town has been long abandoned and forgotten today. As a result of its remote location, Endee retained vestiges of the frontier era well into the early 20th century. The Santa Fe New Mexican on May 2, 1906, reported that with the arrest of John Fife and Tom Darlington in Endee by mounted police, a significant cattlerustling had been “broken up.” The Evening Observer on June 30, 1909, reported, “The anti-saloon campaign at Endee, N.M. came to a close last night when a band of masked men, mounted and armed, rode their horses through the doors of a saloon and shot up the place until the mirrors and glassware were destroyed.”
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Deborah Geary is an avid cyclist who can often be seen riding her vintage bicycle on Highway 54 year round, regardless of wind or weather. Some years ago she suffered a broken pelvis in a cycling accident. She was confined to bed and then a wheelchair while recovering. That’s when she became inspired to develop her own, unique style of art. Although Deb has been an admirer of modern art, especially the work of abstract expressionists, she spent 45 years teaching Jewish American History in a progressive Jewish school in San Diego. She traveled to Paris and lived in New York and often visited museums and galleries where she delighted in seeing art by Picasso, Mondrian, Calder, Nevelson, Monet and Pollack. While Deb was recovering from her bicycling accident, she began making colorful and creative collages. Many artists have worked in collage but Deb has broken the mold. Deb loves color and likes to see depth. Sometimes her art is Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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three dimensional, coming right out of the frame. Her first foray into art was using watercolor paper which she painted. These days she makes her own paper. She rips the painted paper into small pieces to create delightful collages. When she begins a piece, she never knows how it’s going to turn out or what it’s going to be. The painted, torn paper becomes cityscapes, mountains, flowers, flocks of birds or pure abstract images. Deb continues to evolve along with her art. Deb works at her dining room table on which she spreads plastic. She uses acrylics, glue, and a hodge-podge of materials to construct her collages. “It’s complicated and messy” she says “but it’s therapeutic for me.” Deborah also likes to give back to the community as does her husband, renowned cartoonist and graphic artist Rick Geary. She used to do interactive workshops at the Carrizozo school – Painting with the Masters – where she taught the art of her favorites. She helped the children paint a burro for which Carrizozo is famous. One side was painted in the style of Picasso and the other side like Jackson Pollack. Nowadays Deb conducts “BookZoom” every Friday at the Carrizozo Library with the children from Rocking Horse Preschool. The children are rapt; it’s their favorite activity. She admires their masks and then reads stories about great Americans such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and Eleanor Roosevelt. You can see more of Deb’s art at Malkerson Gallery 408 in Carrizozo.
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Paula Wilson, a Chicago native lived in Brooklyn before finding Carrizozo. Paula is a mixed-media artist, working with sculpture, collage, printmaking, painting, fashion, and video art, she creates layered pieces that weave narratives across time, space, cultures, art history, and natural landscapes.
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I’m a bit of an introvert who spends most of my time in my studio, just doing my art. In the in-between moments I enjoy happy hours with wonderful friends, and hanging out with my five cats, Lucy, Kylie, Zoey, Smokey Bear, and Roswell. I am also an avid cyclist. I don’t try to make art; I let the art make itself. I let the canvas tell me what it wants to be; we artists are the channels. Cindy Carl was a Russian linguist in the US Army, serving in Germany. After four years of service she lived a nomadic life, eventually ending up in Okinawa, where she taught undergraduate philosophy and psychology, and was also the Graduate Program Coordinator for the University of Maryland-Asia. After Okinawa, she lived in Ajijic, Mexico for two years, until finally relocating to Carrizozo in 2012, at the recommendation of artist friends. She lives on 12th Street in a bright turquoise house with five friendly cats and an art Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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3 November 1801 – 23 September 1835 studio in back. She is often seen cycling or hiking with friends or at gatherings with other artists at MoMAZoZo.
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Cindy was born into an artistic family and has always created art. She has worked in many mediums including oils, pen and ink, watercolor, and bookmaking. But her current style was inspired by unique circumstances. After suffering from treatment resistant bipolar depression, Cindy was prescribed medical ketamine infusions. Special K has done more than alleviate her depression. The infusions expanded her artistic horizons and provided inspiration for her current style of artwork. The first piece in her current style took a year – six months designing
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Downtown Daze, Abel Espalin
In Omi’s Garden, Joaquin Martinez
"I took this photo in the thick of the pandemic lockdown when downtown Albuquerque was boarded up and a virtual ghost town. I felt like the emptiness and silence of this part of town was something I might never experience again. I had to take full advantage of the situation, and what a more iconic Albuquerque structure to shoot than the KIMO Theatre." —Abel Espalin
"My daughter spends most Sundays with her Omi (grandmother) and helps her tend the chickens and the vegetable and flower garden.
Zuni Silversmith She and the chickens have really gotten to know each Will Keener other. I took this photo as Luna was singing a sweet Honorable Mention song to "Omlette" as she cooed backPeople in a very graceful duet." —Joaquin Martinez
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and six months figuring out how to transfer her idea to canvas. Cindy paints on pieces of foam board with liquid and heavy body acrylics. She then glues the pieces onto painted canvas, along with jewelry findings, and other odd objects in intricate abstract designs. Her work has depth, movement and emotion that takes the viewer into another dimension. Cindy has always been inspired by her environment, no matter where she lives. Now she is inspired by the landscapes of New Mexico…and ketamine dreams.
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Henry Newton Brown lived a short and violent life. He is known in history as one of the "Regulators" of the Lincoln County War- along with Billy the Kid. He was present at some of the most notable events including the ambush on Sheriff Brady, the Gunfight at Blazer's Mill, and the 5 day siege in Lincoln that ended the war. After the Lincoln County War, Brown went into the Texas Panhandle and became a lawman in Tascosa. He was quickly dismissed due to his temper and he wandered around Indian Territory before ending up in Caldwell, KS (where this photo was taken). He became Marshall and was admired and respected by the town citizens Hired as assistant marshal in 1882 and later promoted to marshal. Henry Brown had failed to tell the city council about his interesting past which included cattle rustling, riding with Billy the Kid, and a trivial murder chargeStory during the Lincoln continues page 110 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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A Love For Photography The first photograph Ray ever took was at John F Kennedy’s funeral. Ray Dean was a pharmacy student at the University of Toledo in Ohio when he learned of JFK’s assassination. He stopped to borrow his Dad’s Argus C-3 35mm camera, then he and a friend drove 600 miles to Washington D.C. They waited in front of Blair House to see the funeral cortege silently make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. Ray captured those historic moments and then drove back to Ohio in time for class the next day. Ray has been taking photographs ever since. Even during his career as a pharmacist operating four different pharmacies in Ohio. After retirement Ray followed his wife, Diane, to New Mexico where he photographed the landscapes and living creatures in the Land of Enchantment. Although he won’t admit it, he is an artist with an unerring eye for capturing the beautiful of nature around Carrizozo.
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Discover Cloudcroft and the Sacramento Mountains
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RAVENS By Cathie Rene Eisen
Howthe ravens love the wind Sailing and falling on the currents They are diving and frolicking Preparing to court Even if the winter has yet To give way to Spring. As if on cue they leave But for the sentinel Who circles above me Cawing softly and Coming so close That I see the glimmer in his eye. Then they all come back For just a moment. I was watching the ravens. Nowthey are watching me. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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County Wars. But his law enforcement abilities were legendary, including beating "rowdys" to the draw on two occasions on Caldwell's Main street, and killing both: Spotted Horse in May 1883 near this marker and Newt Boyce in December 1883 down the street. So taken was Caldwell that the citizens gave him a new, engraved Winchester rifle. On May 1, 1884, while on vacation from his Caldwell marshal duties, Brown and a few friends used the new rifle to rob the Medicine Lodge, Kansas bank and shoot two bank employees. Brown was killed by a mob while attempting to escape and his rifle is now on display in the Kansas Historical Museum, Topeka. Brown was too inclined towards crime, however, and a plot was hatched with his Assistant Marshall Ben Wheeler, to rob the Medicine Valley Bank in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. They were joined by 2 others and on April 30th, 1884- they made their disastrous attempt. 2 bank employees were shot and killedand the would be robbers left without any money. They were quickly apprehended when their route left them in a box canyon. After being taken to jail, a lynch mob formed and went after the robbers. Brown attempted to escape but was nearly torn in half by a shotgun blast.
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Murdered for a Debt of Eight Dollars Murderer hung Twice Ft. Stanton, N.M., Oct. 19, 1875 Wm. Wilson, of Arizona, killed Robert Casey, a prominent citizen of Lincoln County New Mexico, on the 1st day of August last, under the following circumstances: William Wilson was a runaway horse thief from Arizona, and had been employed by Robert Casey, a U.S. forage agent, at his ranch some few miles east of Lincoln, but had been discharged. Wilson claimed that Casey owed him eight dollars, which the latter denied. They met at Lincoln, 9 miles east of Fort Stanton, on the 1st of August, on the occasion of a convention for the nomination of county officers. Wilson demanded of Casey the $8 which he insisted upon being paid, but the latter denied owing him. A short time after the convention closed, Wilson, on coming out of the hotel, saw Casey coming down the road, and pointing a Winchester rifle shot him, striking him on the left buttock. Casey immediately ran around the corner Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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of a small unoccupied hut in front of the hotel, as if to evade him, but Wilson encountered him around the opposite corner and shot him in the face underneath the right eye, upon which Casey fell instantly. Wilson then proclaimed: “I am Wilson, of Arizona; if Casey has any friends let them come forward.” Shortly afterwards he gave himself up to the authorities who turned him over to the military, and he has been confined in the guardhouse at Ft. Stanton ever since. Casey died of his wounds 30 hours after being shot. He remained unconscious up to the moment of his death. During the October term of the district court, held at Lincoln county, by his honor Judge Bristow, William Wilson was tried for murder in the first degree, and on the 18th sentenced to be hung, having been found guilty by a jury.
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Friday, 10 December, was the day set by the Governor for the execution of William Wilson, who murdered Casey at Lincoln. The warrant went to the sheriff of Lincoln County. The governor had granted a reprieve for 30 days to allow him to examine the case; and reviewing it fully and consulting with the judge before whom the trail occurred and with the Attorneys for both the prosecution and the prisoner; all concurred in the opinion that justice demands the execution of the sentence. On the day appointed, before daybreak, the carpenters were at work erecting the gallows and even at that early hour strangers, men, women, and even children were pouring in from the adjacent country. At 11 o’clock, the prisoner in an ambulance, accompanied by Capt. Stewart, Commander of the Post, Dr. Carbollot, Medical Director, and Reverend Lamy of Monzano, preceded by Company G, 8th U.S. Calvary, under the command of Lt. Gilmore arrived at this town and proceeded to the residence of the sheriff. The prisoner then arrayed himself in his funeral clothes in the procession moved to the gallows. Before mounting the Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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platform, Wilson shook hands with several whom he recognized, and mounted the scaffold calm and collected. The escort was drawn up in line fronting the gallows, whilst four men dismounted and kept back the crowd which by this time had increased considerably. Whilst on the scaffold the death warrant was read first in English and then in Spanish, after which the dying declaration written and signed by Wilson, was read and translated; he then received the extreme junction and the ‘merciful sheriff’ declared that the execution would be stayed for half an hour. However to leave him in the town actuated by pity for the poor unfortunate entered such a vigorous protest against such barbarous proceedings that the sheriff proceeded with the execution. The priest descended from the scaffold, the black cap was adjusted and the prisoner, with hands tied behind and the noose around his neck awaited his doom. The sheriff descended from the scaffold and in an instant, justice so long outraged, was avenged, and the perpetrator of one of the foulest murders which had ever disgraced a civilized community was no more. After hanging 9 1/2 minutes, the body was cut down and placed in the coffin, when it was discovered that life was not yet extinct. A rope was then fastened round his neck and the crowd drew the inanimate body from the coffin and suspended it from the gallows where it hung for twenty minutes longer; it was then cut down and placed in the coffin and buried.
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The Solar System Scale Model
While driving through the town of Cloudcroft, and along NM Route 6563, you may have noticed blue highways signs bearing the names of the planets. Those are our scale model of the solar system. The concept is similar to a map - the distance from downtown Cloudcroft to the Visitors Center in Sunspot is scaled to correspond to the distance between the Sun and the dwarf planet Pluto. The other planets are placed along that route to scale with their distance from the Sun. Look for them all as you make your way to Sunspot! It may surprise you just how close the Earth is to the Sun on this scale! Given that it takes approximately 8 minutes, 20 seconds for light from the Sun to travel to Earth, the speed of light on this scale is only 3.24 mph, or about 4.75 feet per second. Driving at 35 mph on NM Route 6563, to scale, you are moving approximately ten times faster than the speed of light - Space is Big! Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Every second, the Sun fuses about 600 million metric tons of hydrogen. That’s the mass of 102 Great Pyramids of Giza,. fusion is the process in which light elements are squeezed under immense pressure and temperature into new heavier elements. Right now, the Sun is squeezing hydrogen into helium at its core. This process of joining atoms together under immense pressure and temperature, forging new elements, is called fusion. When the universe was born, it contained mostly hydrogen and helium, plus a dash of a couple other light elements. Fusion in stars and supernovae have since furnished the cosmos with more than 80 other elements, some of which make life possible. The Sun and other stars are excellent fusion machines. Every second, the Sun fuses about 600 million metric tons of hydrogen — that’s the mass of the Great Pyramid of Giza 102 times! Along with the creation of new elements, fusion releases enormous amounts of energy and particles of light called photons. These photons take some 250,000 years to bump their way up the 434,000 miles to reach the Sun’s visible surface from the solar core. After that, the light only takes eight minutes to travel the 93 million miles to Earth.
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Zenaida Beaubien Harris, ran first Billy the Kid Museum at Fort Sumner.
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Spinning a “yarn” of my life by Joan Nussbaum
It all began in 1975; while on vacation we stopped at the Grand Canyon visiting center and there sat a native American lady weaving on a very large rug loom. I couldn’t take my eyes off her hands as she worked the warp inserting the colors of weft. I told my husband that I just had to learn how to do that. That fall I got my chance when the Amarillo Community College offered weaving class. I signed up and truly fell in love with weaving. After many classes and workshops later, I am now teaching others how to weave. During these many years I have lived in Amarillo, Houston and Clint,Texas. In each of these cities I found the local weaving guild. All weavers enjoy sharing their work and getting the support of their fellow weavers. In Amarillo, my home town, I participated in the 1776-1976 celebrations by making a costume and spinning on a stage during the during a weeklong reenactment. It was so much fun. Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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In Houston I bought my first-floor loom by getting a Schacht Loom dealership. As I had to purchase multiple looms, I acquired four table looms. With these looms I began teaching basic weaving classes in the quilting store in Old Town Spring. I sure found my niche. But the classes in Spring didn’t last long as we were transferred to El Paso. Clint is a small town just east of El Paso. We found a place that had an old braseros house that we turned into a weaving studio. Of course, Ibegan teaching again and entering fairs to sell my hand woven items. While in Clint I was also very busy with my children and their activities such as PTA, Band,
Choir and Sports. I sold many bags of popcorn and sodas at games and made so many cupcakes I can still smell the frosting. During this time, 25 years, I served on the town council as an Alderman and accomplished getting several streets paved and helped establish a public library. I also worked as a substitute teacher for the public school and finally Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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took on a full-time job managing three tutorial computer labs at the junior high school. My son was in scouting so as a family we jumped in as leaders. My husband, Tom, and I trained and received the Wood Badge for Cub Scout and Scout leaders, along with Order of the Arrow. My daughter joined Girl Scouts, so I worked as a leader to her and her friends. During these years we had so much fun working with our kids and all the boys and girls in our troops.
I had the chance to partnership with Carol Britton to open a gift shop and school for weaving which kept my love of weaving alive. We used Carol's grandmother’s home that was over 100 years old with thick adobe walls. It was just made for a shop. Story continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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During this time I helped create the El Paso Weavers Guild. This provided chances to go to many workshops including a week with Collingwood, a well known rug weaver. I also started the Texas Mohair yarn distributorship and entered the National Convergence for weavers in Chicago to sell my yarn. What a trip. Selling yarn by mail (no Internet yet) was fun but involved. Don’t think I could do it now.
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Now I have reached the time that my husband and I retired. The kids were married or in college. We sold our house, bought a 5th wheel RV and took off to Alaska and could only take my inkle loom and a spinning wheel while we traveled. We kept looking for the perfect place to settle and after three years we decided to settle down and build a log house here in Cloudcroft. We joined the James Canyon Fire Department Auxiliary to just make sandwiches when there was a fire. It wasn’t three months before the Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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fire chief talked us into going through training to work as firemen. We trained for wildland and structure skills and worked many fires. I was talked into training to become an EMT Basic and then EMT intermediate. I ran with Cloudcroft and served with Charliss Randall for many years for which I will treasure. After 12 years I retired,.
During this time. I started teaching weaving classes at the Tunnel Art and Gift Gallery. Working with Sue Tussanari was a delight. Teaching many students created enough weavers to establish a guild. We are the High Canyon Weaver’s Guild. Our guild encourages new and old weavers to learn more and promote the art of weaving and spinning. We demonstrate at the Otero County Fair each year and the History Museum in Cloudcroft among many other activities. Two years ago I established the weaving school in the basement of the David Nivison Public Library. We teach classes in all Continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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types of weaving on such looms as Inkle, Triangle Loom, Navajo looms, floor looms and table looms. We sell yarn for weavers, knitters and all fiber artists. Spinners can find fleeces from Alpaca for free. My basic weaving class is taught on a table loom with the student weaving first day. They learn basic skills, then after 40 hours of instruction they weave project for themselves such as a scarf, placemats, a Hopi, or hand towels. After taking this class most will start the long and fulfilling journey that I started over 45 years ago. Weaving satisfies the need to make something useful that is also a piece of art and that lets you touch colors and fiber to know the power that they have. At the school besides teaching weaving classes, we sell yarn and fiber,looms, spinning wheels and looms. We also have a gallery for the items woven by the Guild members. Please come by and enjoy our wonderful world for Weavers, Spinnners and all Fiber Artists.
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The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Ingredients ● 8 ounces tomato sauce ● 1 cup ketchup ● 2/3 cup light brown sugar ● 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses ● 2/3 cup red wine vinegar ● 2 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke ● 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika ● 1/2 teaspoon salt ● 1/4 teaspoon onion powder ● 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ● 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ● 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ● 1/8 teaspoon chili powder ● 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard ● 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and mix together until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or up to one hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools. Store in an air tight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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As a son of a New Mexico pioneer family, Frank Peacock considers the Land of Enchantment home. But, he has lived in communities as diverse as San Francisco, Mexico City and Amish country in Pennsylvania. His paintings, pastels and etchings have found homes in private collections around the world. Peacock has been producing these forms of art since the late 1960s and has displayed them at dozens of shows, cultural centers, museums, galleries and universities. The New Mexico State alum (1973 BA in English and BFA in Art), has been a National Landscape Competition finalist and has had his work cited extensively. Story continues page 130 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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“With works dedicated to the everchanging landscape, and the mystery of ancient American symbols and imagery, I also dedicate my skills to rendering the majesty, grace, and hope intrinsic to Nature’s praise forms,” Peacock says of his work. He created the Pot Shard Series. “With the development of the ‘Pot Shard Series,’ I have created a unique collection of paintings and prints drawn from ancient Southwestern American motifs. The works are both true to the potters’ designs, and modern abstract compositions embodying those designs,” Peacock said. Peacock’s overall work has been cited for dramatic use of color and texture. Frank's work is available at the Dancing Dog Gallery in Tularosa
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Greetings from Function at the Junction an open-air market in Capitan, New Mexico. We are signing up artists, collectors, craftspeople, and antiquers. This will be a fun social event for selling, buying, and trading with select Vendors. Main Events ● May 7-8
Mothers Day
● May 28-29
Memorial Day
● June 18-19
Fathers Day
● July 2-3
Fourth of July
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Zoë de Negri was born in England living with her astrologer mother who taught her at an early age about the existence of another reality. She was always interested in art and metaphysics and has combined the two in her life today. She is an accomplished jeweler and astrologer, also a very intuitive Tarot card reader. Her art integrates natural and supernatural themes & motifs. She has a distinctive style that's easy to recognize. She also participates in many jewelry shows around the nation and is wellknown locally. Zoë de Negri is an astounding jeweler who creates one-of-a-kind original designs over and over again. That is to say, no piece is exactly alike, but is hand-crafted and follows the flow of the unique stones and the silver. She uses a variety of intuitive stones that resonate with her and her clients. The stones speak to her, tell her what to fashion out of their essence. Clients are often drawn to a particular piece because the stone will call them personally; stones Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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like Tibetan turquoise, ancient amber, onyx, amethyst, druzy quartz, crystal, tourmaline and so much more.
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10 Tips to Get the Most out of a Tank of Gas
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● Stay at half. Keep at least a half-tank of fuel during cold winter months, and when there is a risk of shortages, say, due to a lack of gasoline delivery drivers to meet travel demands, or when a major storm or hurricane is imminent. This tip also goes for holiday road trips, when roads can be congested and slow-moving. Having plenty of gas onboard can ease stress and give you more flexibility with when and where you fill up. ● Check online. Apps and websites such as GasBuddy can show local gas prices, making it easy to find good prices in your area or if you need to travel. Generally, gas stations well off major highways and away from city centers tend to have better prices, as do warehouse stores and some major travel centers. ● Minimize travel. If you can delay errands or other activities, you will preserve the gas that you purchased and reduce overall consumption for the region, helping in some small way to reduce the gas scarcity. ● Obey speed limits. When you drive, Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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follow the speed limits and drive smoothly. Your driving habits can play a significant role in fuel economy. ● A recent CR test shows this: We measured gas mileage while driving at a steady 55, 65, and 75 mph in a Nissan Altima and Toyota RAV4. We found that reducing speed from 65 mph to 55 mph improved fuel economy by 6 mpg in the Altima and 8 mpg in the RAV4. The penalty of cruising at 75 mph, rather than 65 mph, was almost 7 mpg in the Altima and 6 mpg in the RAV4. Higher speeds exact a toll in fuel consumption. Another way to look at it: Speeding up from 55 to 75 mph is like moving from a compact car to a large SUV. Beyond fuel concerns, speeding is, of course, a safety risk. ● Drive evenly. Avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible. In our tests, frequent bursts of acceleration and braking reduced an older Toyota Camry’s mileage by 2 to 3 mpg. Once up to speed, maintain a steady pace. The harder you accelerate, the more fuel you use. Unnecessary braking wastes the fuel you used to get up to speed. Drive smoothly and anticipate the movement of traffic. Smooth acceleration, cornering, and braking also extend the life of the engine, transmission, brakes, and tires. ● Pay attention to aerodynamics. Remove roof racks when they are not being used. At highway speeds, more than 50 percent of engine power goes to overcoming aerodynamic drag. Don’t add to that by carrying unneeded things on the roof. We did fuel-economy tests at highway speed on a Nissan Altima and Toyota RAV4 with a roof rack, a tail-hitch rack, and a rooftop box. Carrying two mountain bikes on the roof had the biggest impact. The Courtesy of .facebook.com/astronomyspaceearth
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Altima lost 13 mpg, going from 46 mpg to 33 mpg. The RAV4 lost 7 mpg, dropping to 32 mpg from 39 mpg. There’s even a loss when driving with an empty roof rack: The Altima dropped 5 mpg, and the Toyota lost 2 mpg. The Nissan lost 12 mpg with the bikes on the hitch-mounted rack, while the RAV4 was down only 5 mpg. ● 7. Buy good-quality gas. We typically recommend using Top Tier gas—that is, gas that is held to a higher standard through the voluntary participation of numerous gas station brands, including Chevron, Costco, Exxon, Mobil, and Shell. Beware that many familiar brands do not have Top Tier gas. The goal is to feed your car good-quality gas whenever possible, but it is fair to be flexible during a shortage or when traveling. The detergents in Top Tier gas can eventually clean any engine deposits that may accumulate when good-quality gas is more readily available. ● 8. Skip the premium. Save money and skip premium gas unless it is “required.” This is indicated on the fuel filler door. Many cars list “recommended,” which means it is optional. If there is only midgrade or premium fuel available, this will work fine in a car that is rated for regular gasoline. ● 9. Check tire pressure. Check your tire pressure. Tires lose about 1 psi a month. Having tires with lower pressure than what is recommended on your doorjamb sticker can affect performance, tire longevity, and fuel economy. ● 10. Skip the AC. Using air conditioning does consume gas. In mild weather, if you can get by without it, even if you open the windows, it will give incremental savings. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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POPULATION INCREASING Carrizozo News November 20, 1908 The question in often asked,"What is the population of Carrizozo?" and few questions couldbe nsked that would bring forth in greater variety of answers. Two years ago the total vote cast in this precinct was 49; and as proof that the population is rapidly increasing, the vote cast at the late election is a fair index. The number registered was 385, and the number of ballots cast was 260. Counting three persons in the family to each vote a moderate estimate would make the population 1155. Few towns in New Mexico, or elsewhere for that matter, can show a larger increase in population than Carrizozo, which goes to prove that the tide of immigration has set in this direction. Other towns in this county have increased in population also, and we will venture to say that the increase during the next two years will double. There is a good reason for this prediction. Lincoln county has never been advertised, has never been boomed, although it possesses more natural resources and affords more opportunities for the investment of capital than many counties that might be mentioned. We have free schools, free water and free land as fine as can be found in the territory to offer to those who choose to take up a homestead. Carrizozo being favorably situated, and a division point on the Continues next page Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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railroad, is the natural distributing point for north, south, east and west, and is bound to become, sooner or later, the chief town in a large section of country, and develop into city proportions, From our acquaintance of different counties in the territory during the past fifteen years, we would say that Lincoln county is the peer of any, and ahead of must counties, and Carrizozo one of the best towns in the lot. Why?Because in this county there are coal, gold, silver, copper and lead mines; an abundance of timber for fuel and fencing; large areas of fine grazing lauds, and much land that is devoted to agriculture, a part of which is in a high state of cultivation and yielding fair returns to the husbandman. The future of this section is, therefore, bright. and we have unlimited faith in its development and advancement.
WELLS-FARGO ROBBERY. White Oaks Eagle April 10, 1902 A Package Missing at Carrizozo. . Prosecution also showed, or attempted to show, that Ackerman was without money before the package was lost, and that when he was arrested he had $50 on his person. The defense had no witnesses, but questioned the witnesses for the prosecution. Defendant claimed he never received but on package, and proved by the agent that he (Ackerman) had often been in charge of packages containing '.$2000 to $3,000; and he further proved that the agent had paid him some, money a day or two previous, and proved by a saloon man at Carrizozo that he had won $75 the night before leaving for El Paso, thus accounting for the money in his possession when arrested. The court could not see the matter from defendant's standpoint, so rendered a decision accordingly.
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FATHER OF LINCOLN COUNTY
Captain Saturnino Baca, one of Lincoln County’s most loved citizens, was the Father of the county. As a member of the Territorial Legislature in 1869 he sponsored a bill which created Lincoln County. The new county comprised seventeen million acres, or well over one—fifth of New Mexico’s total of seventy-eight million acres and was created largely out of Socorro county with portions of eastern Valencia and Doña Ana counties. It was bounded on the north by San Miguel and Valencia counties, on the west by Socorro and on the east and south by the state of Texas. Within these boundaries are the Continue next page
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present day counties of Chaves, Curry, Eddy, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and parts of De Baca and Otero. Captain Baca was born in Cebolleta, Valencia County, November 29, 1830, and attended a private school there. After rounding out a long life filled with stirring events, he passed away at old Lincoln in 1924, at the age of 94. Captain Baca often related how he managed to get his county division bill through the legislature. Thomas B. Catron, who later served as U. S. Senator from New Mexico, was then a rising young lawyer, living at Mesilla, and had been elected to the legislature from Doña Ana County. Catron had served with the Confederate army through the Civil War, but because he had never taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, he faced opposition in being seated in the legislature. Knowing Captain Baca’s chief interest in the legislature was to obtain creation of the new county Tom Catron asked him for help in getting himself seated, promising in return to use his influence in getting the county bill passed. Baca told Catron to draw up his resolution for membership and that he would introduce it in the legislature. This passed unanimously, the clerk was called and Catron was sworn in immediately as a member. Catron, in return, introduced the Baca Bill creating Lincoln County, which also passed without opposition. Legislators suggested Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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that it be named Baca County but Captain Baca modestly declined the honor, asking that it be named for the recently martyred President Abraham Lincoln. The county seat also was named for Lincoln. It had been previously known as Placita del Rio Bonito. Backing and assisting Saturnino Baca in his movement for the new county was a committee of prominent citizens seeking establishment of better law and order in southeastern New Mexico. The group included Lawrence G. Murphy, then post trader at Fort Stanton; William Brady, a retired army Major; Florencio Gonzales, a rancher, and Dr. J. H. Blazer, owner of Blazer’s Mill at Mescalero. The Governor appointed Major Brady as first sheriff of the new county; Dr. Blazer, Florencio Gonzales and Paul Dowlin as county commissioners; and Saturnino Baca was the first probate judge. There was no superintendent of schools appointed at that time as there were no schools. In addition to his service as probate judge Captain Baca later served four years as sheriff, also as county commissioner, and
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Billy Bonney's First Letter to Governor Wallace with spelling, capitalization, and punctuation exactly as in the original:
“To his Excellency the Governor, Gen. Lew Wallace Dear sir, I have heard that you will give one thousand $dollars for my body which as I can understand it means alive as a Witness. I know it is as a witness against those that Murdered Mr. Chapman. If it was so as that I could appear at Court I could give the desired information, but I have indictments against me for things that happened in the late Lincoln County War and am afraid to give up because my enemies would kill me. The day Mr. Chapman was murdered I was in Lincoln at the request of good Citizens to meet Mr. J. J. Dolan to meet as Friends so as to be able to lay aside our arms and go to Work. I was present When Mr. Chapman was Murdered and know who did it and if it were not for those indictments I would have made it clear before now. If it is in your power to Anully those indictments I hope
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you will do so so as to give me a chance to explain. Please send me an answer by bearer I have no Wish to fight any more indeed I have not raised an arm since Your proclamation. As to my Character I refer to any of the Citizens. for the majority of them are my Friends and have been helping me all they could. I am called Kid Antrim but Antrim is my stepfather’s name, Waiting an answer I remain Your obedient Servant W. H. Bonney" Note the last sentence in which Bonney explained why he was known as Kid Antrim, but signed the letter Bonney, his alias he adopted in the fall of 1877 upon his arrival in Lincoln County.
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Headlines from the Carrizozo Outlook Newspaper March 23, 1917 MARSHALL MUST GIVE ENTIRE TIME TO DUTIES OF OFFICE City Dads Agree to Pay Peace Officer $75 per month But Not to Have Too Many Irons in the Fire. On motion of Councilman Campbell it was decided to advertise for bids for the position of village marshal, duties to begin April 1st. $75 per month was the salary decided upon and it was further enacted that such officer should devote his entire time to the place. All bids for the position of marshal must be filed with the city clerk on or before l p.m. Monday, March 20, to be considered
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TRIO SERIOUSLY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Car Turns Turtle When Parallel Rod of Steering Mechanism Snaps Under Heavy Strain ACCIDENT VICTIMS REMOVED TO LUCAS HOSPITAL The doctor, it is stated, was driving at a good rate of speed when he attempted to steer the car around a wagon then the parallel mechanism snapped under the strain, upsetting the car. Gordon, the older son who was with his father was holding his little brother in his lap when the accident occurred, and foreseeing the danger, whrew the little fellow as far as be could out of the way but did not have time himself to leap from the tottering car. The injured trio were pickupped by passers by and hurried to town and immediately taken to the hospital where upon examination it was found that the doctor had sustained a broken shoulder blade in addition to minor injuries. Harold the younger son had sustained a dislocation of the upper arm and Gordon, the most severely injured of the three, suffered a broken back.’ Gordon’s recovery is considered doutful while the other injured are getting along nicely.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN LINCOLN COUNTY Name: The Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed Brothers at the Spencer Theater Date: April 23, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT California brothers Dylan & Zachary Zmed bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers Experience to the Spencer stage, celebrating the intimacy so ever present in their pivotal tunes and timeless harmonies. When the guitar became electric, and rock took on country, the Everly Brothers’ talents bridged the gap, bringing the world countless hits and classics like “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “Till I Kissed You,” “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Bye Bye Love.” The Everly Brothers inspired musical artists like the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Kinks, Buddy Holly and many others that utilized their gentle blend of twopart harmony. Their career spanned three decades and continues to influence artists around the world. The Zmed Brothers and their band have been paying a reverential, spot-on, educational tribute to the very aesthetics of The Everly Brothers at concert halls throughout the land to rave reviews. They now bring that iconic vibe to the acoustically supreme Spencer for a night of dreamy melodies and rockin’ love songs. Story continues next page Continues next page
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Name: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Ruidoso Convention Center Date: May 5, 2022 - May 6, 2022 Event Description: Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at Ruidoso Convention Center on May 5th and 6th! We will have live music, dancing, food and much more! Live music on the 5th by 5 time Grammy Award-winning Tejano artist Little Joe Y La Familia and on the 6th , American Tejano music performer Ruben Ramos. Name: Kentucky Derby Party at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Date: May 7, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM MDT Website: http://raceruidoso.com Event Description: You don't have to go to Churchill Downs to experience the Kentucky Derby! Celebrate the legendary race in style at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track Turf Club with Derby Dash cash drawing, hat contest and bourbon tasting. So come to the track and have a great time! Name: Alto Farmer's and Craft Market at Enchanted Vine Barn Date: May 8, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT Event Description: We're Back! Join us at the Barn for Alto Farmer's and Craft Market every Sunday! Come support local vendors and enjoy Noisy Water Wines, Uncle Dick's Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Squash & Apples with Dried Cherries & Pepitas
For this easy roasted side dish recipe, pick apples that hold their shape when cooked - Pink Lady, Braeburn and Winesap are good choices.If you can’t find acorn squash, substitute butternut instead.
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● ½ teaspoon salt ● ½ teaspoon ground pepper ● ¼ cup dried cherries ● ¼ cup toasted pepitas DIRECTIONS Step 1 ● Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Step 2 ● Halve squash and scoop out the seeds. Core apples. Cut the squash and apples into 1-inch wedges. Whisk oil, cinnamon, allspice, coriander, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the squash and apples and toss to coat. Spread on the prepared pan. Step 3 ● Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with dried cherries and pepitas.
Immune Boost Tea This formula is used at the onset of a cold to relieve swollen lymph nodes, a sore throat, aching body and fever with chills. It can be taken as maintenance for your overall immune system health. Fenugreek helps lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
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It is also being studied for its cardiovascular benefits. Astragalus is an immune-system enhancer shown to increase the strength of T-cells, the white blood cells of the body that attack invaders that cause disease in the body. Elder flower, used for its antioxidant activity, also helps boost the immune system. The Folic Acid found in Papaya helps in the conversion of a substance known as ‘homocysteine,’ which if left unchecked, damages blood vessels and can lead to heart attacks or strokes. An excellent source of three powerful Vitamins C, A and E, Papaya helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Rosehips, with the highest Vitamin C content of all the herbs builds the immune system. Olive Leaf can be used for minor feverish conditions, nervous tension, and most commonly, to lower blood pressure. Hibiscus is a blood purifier and is very high in Vitamin c. It most notably helps reduce blood pressure and controls cholesterol levels. Pau D’Arco is an effective blood purifier and blood builder. It has the ability to increase the hemoglobin and red corpuscles in the blood. It gives the body greater vitality by increasing resistance to disease. Ingredients: Blueberry Rooibos, Blueberry White Tea, Fenugreek, Astragalus Root, Elder Flower, Papaya Leaf, Rosehip, Orange Peel, Hibiscus, Olive Leaf, and Pau D’ Arco. HERBAL INFUSION: Bring water to a boil and turn off heat. Add 1 tsp. herb per 1 cup of water. Let sit covered for 10 minutes before straining. Always shake condensation from the lid covering back into the tea. Add honey or lemon to taste. Enjoy hot or iced. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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How to Make a Wedding Budget—and Keep Your Spending in Check Planning a wedding on a budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your dream wedding. Here is expert advice on how to start a wedding budget and ways to reduce your spending. The average cost of a wedding in 2020 was $19,000, according to a survey by The Knot. The number was down from 2019's average of $28,000 because of the impact COVID had on weddings. While data is still unavailable for 2021, The Knot estimates the average wedding reception cost $22,500 in 2021. The number is expected to rise again in 2022 with more weddings taking place, but with the pandemic still affecting gatherings, people may choose to stick to smaller ceremonies.
Come up with a detailed budget—and stick to it. First things first—build your wedding budget. It's important to have a budget that is detailed and accounts for everything, big and small, so there aren't any unexpected expenses that come up. Plus, it could serve as a to-do list of what to buy or arrange for. Have a discussion with your partner about your expectations and how much you want to spend on things will help you come with an accurate budget and stick to it. Once you have the numbers figured out, it's easier to seek out vendors because you can choose based on who can work with your budget.
Consider limiting the guest list to family and close friends. Coming up with your guest list and total head count should be one of the first things you do, along with your budget, because this determines your bottom line for the venue, food, and other vendors. Figure out your total guest count and multiply that by $100 to $400 depending on the type of wedding you're planning and how much you want to spend per guest. Fewer people in person means you don't have to pay for their meal, decor at their table, favors, etc. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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Get creative where you can Getting creative while planning your wedding can go a long way in helping you save. opt for donut bars and cupcake towers instead of the traditional wedding cake to cut costs, and DIY decorations for tablescapes. Use a mix of candles and greenery to cut down on floral expenses. Candles and greenery work with any time of year, provide a nice romantic ambience, and are cheaper than large flower arrangements. If you are sending out invitations in the mail, have your guests RSVP on your wedding website instead of having RSVP cards printed.
Be confident with your budget, and don't be afraid to draw hard lines. Own your budget whether it's family or your vendors, communicate openly, and don't hesitate to enforce hard limits on your budget when you need to—you don't want to start your marriage off in debt. Let your vendors know exactly how much you are able to spend and if there is any wiggle room. They'd rather know this information early to help you figure out what is realistic within your budget and come up with alternatives if necessary. Cut costs where you can, especially on things such as decorations and wedding favors, so you can spend on the must-haves that you and your partner decide on. Keeping an organized budget will give you the peace of mind you need on your big day—and keep your finances in good shape afterward. It's your day, and your guests probably won't remember the little things you're stressing about (and spending money on). So save where you can, and make it more about a celebration that you and your loved ones will remember for years to come.
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The deadly escape Billy the Kid vs Olinger and Bell. Godfrey Gauss and Sam Wortley live behind the Lincoln Palace of Justice. Gauss turns on his pipe and exits his room, crossing the yard towards the main building. While walking, I hear gunshots, a "fight up" and "someone running down the stairs, and Sheriff's Deputy Bell emerges out the door running towards me. Ran straight into my Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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arms, expired at the same time and I laid him down, dead. Everyone will believe I was in a hurry to get help, or maybe to save me. Gauss runs east side of the building. Later remember: “When I got to the garden gate that was giving to the street, in front of the courtroom, I saw another deputy sheriff, Olinger, leaving the hotel [The Wortley] in front of, with the other four or five county officials o. Prisoners where they had dinner. I called him to come quick. So he did it, leaving his prisoners in front of the hotel. When he approached me, and while I was no more than a meter away, I told him I was right after leaving Bell dead on the ground in the backyard, and before I could respond, he was hit by a well. shot directed from a window above us, and fell dead at my feet. “I ran for my life to get to my room and security, when Billy the Kid called me: ‘Don’t run, I wouldn’t hurt you, I am alone and I own not only the court, but also the people, because I will not allow anyone to come near us. See you—he said— and test one of Judge Leonard’s horses, and I’ll leave as soon as I can make the chains on my legs loose. With a bit of prospection that had thrown at him out the window, he was working for at least an hour, and could not do more than let go of a leg, and came to the conclusion of expecting a better chance, tie a grill to the belt, and start to go out. Meanwhile, he had stung a scary little pony belonging to Billy Burt, since there was no other horse available, and also, by the order of Billy, even a pair of red blankets behind the chair. “When Billy finally came down the Story continues page 166 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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stairs, passing by Bell’s body, he said, ‘I’m sorry I had to kill, but I couldn’t help it’. “When I walked by Olinger’s body, he pointed at him with the boot and said, ‘You’re not going to corner me again’. “We went out together where I had the pony tied up, and he told me to tell the owner of it, Billy Burt, that the next day I would return it. I, on my part, didn't believe much in his promise... " At six p.m. on April 28, Deputy Robert Olinger took the other five prisoners across the street to the Wortley Hotel for dinner. He left his shotgun in Garrett's office, right next to the room where Kid was held. When Olinger left, Billy asked JW Bell's assistant to bring him back to retirement. On the way back, climbing the stairs, the Kid took one of the handcuffs off. Spinning in narrow space, Kid used the bracelet as a weapon, hitting Bell on the head. When the assistant waved back, Kid jumped on him and took the gun away from him. When Bell, stunned, turned around to run away, Kid shot him in the back. This is just a version of Bell's murderl
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What Do The X’s Actually Mean When It Comes to Cowboy Hat Quality?
Does anyone know what the X’s actually mean when it comes to cowboy hat quality? Well, you’re about to! The X’s stand for the amount of beaver that is in a hat. The more beaver fur that’s in the hat, the better a hat it is, and the more X’s it is labeled with. One thing that many people don’t realize is that there is actually no standard or rule when it comes to labeling the quality of a cowboy hat! For example, diamonds are measured in carats and there is a strict system when it comes to labeling how many carats a diamond is. However, when it Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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comes to hats someone could say it’s a 500X hat just for the heck of it when it might actually only be a 10X! That’s why you have to be super careful when buying a cowboy hat! Learn how to feel for a good hat. The higher quality a hat is, the smoother and softer it’s going to feel. A 10X hat is great if you’re getting your first hat and still deciding where you want to go long-term with all your future hats, or if you don’t wear one very often. A 40X is going to be the first hat that has a really good amount of beaver in it. It will make a beautiful dress hat that you’re proud to show off, or it could also be amazing to have on the ranch as it will stand up to the elements. A 200X hat is pure beaver back. This is the first hat that is 100% beaver. A 500X hat is also a pure beaver, but it is beaver belly. A good comparison is that of fullquill ostrich and smooth-quill ostrich. Both options are GREAT leather options, but fullquill is just a little higher quality. Same thing with a 500X and 200X! Both hats are of amazing quality, but the 500X just takes the cake! A 1000X Mink is the cream of the crop and the top of the line when it comes to cowboy hats. It’s beaver blended with mink, so it has the finest and softest feel possible while still having the body needed to hold its shape. Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com
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