Alamodoso Magazine December 2021

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dmired since ancient times, turquoise is known for its distinct color, which ranges from powdery blue to greenish robin egg blue. It’s one of few minerals to lend its name to anything that resembles its striking color.

The word “turquoise” dates back to the 13th century, drawing from the French expression pierre tourques, which referenced the “Turkish stone” brought to Europe from Turkey.

Ancient Persia (now Iran) was the traditional source for sky blue turquoise gemstones. This color is often called “Persian blue” today, regardless of its origin. The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt was also an important historical source of turquoise gems.

The U.S. is now the world’s largest turquoise supplier. Nevada, New Mexico, California, and Colorado have produced turquoise, but Arizona leads in production by value, as well as quality.

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Sagittarius November 2021 Horoscope Predictions November 2021 Sagittarius Horoscope foretells that love relationships will be excellent.

There will be some volatility in family environment. Planetary support for you ventures will be missing during the early part of the month. After the 13th, it is time to reap benefits from them. It is a time for significant transformations in life.

I t is important to maintain your composure in the face of many changes that are coming up.

There will be many lucky breaks this month.

Planetary influences are positive and Sagittarius personality can expect a good month on hand.

Sagittarius compatibility will be stronger after the third week of the month. Planetary aspects are favorable for love relationships.

You should not allow family conflicts to spoil your romantic life or in planning for a baby.

Marital life will be passionate this month and your spouse takes the lead. Your partner will decide on the various activities and the actions to be taken which will enhance the relationship Single persons will be charmed by their old flames again. The month is auspicious for relationships and end of the month you can expect some astonishing things in your love life.

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will be interference from outsiders and harmony will be missing in the family relationships. You should make efforts to resolve the problems and try to bring about peace in the family atmosphere..

Planetary influences are not propitious for the affairs of the children this month. They are also impacted by the negative family surroundings. Their academic progress will suffer badly. Relationship with family members will be tenuous. Parents should guide their children properly in their studies and other activities.

November 2021 Sagittarius horoscope predicts wonderful prospects for health. You have the beneficial aspects of the planets and this will prevent any serious ailments from attacking your health. There may be some minor health problems and they will require prompt medical attention .It is important to focus your attention to maintain your health. Rigorous exercise and healthy diet regimes will help. In order to reduce tension, you can practice meditation or indulge in sports activities.

2021 Sagittarius horoscope for career does not promise any good tidings for professional growth. Astral configurations are not positive and this will create serious conflicts at the workplace. Relationship with seniors and colleagues will not be cordial. This will result in delays in the execution of your projects.

You will be working very hard without any financial gains. It may be worthwhile to divert your attention to philanthropic activities and spiritual engagements. If you have the time, you can enhance your professional expertise through advanced programs.

2021 November forecast for Sagittarius zodiac foretells a prosperous time for businessmen and traders. They have the encouragement from the star positions and will make good profits from their business activities. Exporters and fine arts merchants will see their businesses booming.

You will have the support of social contacts for business development. Relationship with your colleagues will be friendly and this will help you to make more profits.

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Local author Josette Herrell will be holding a book signing on November 13th at Alamo Art on 12th Street here in Alamogordo, and once again, a book signing on November 27th, from 1pm - 4pm at the Tularosa Basin Museum.

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The Tularosa Basin Museum invite you all to attend this years Christmas Dinner this coming December 2nd, 2021 from 6PM until finished at the 19th Hole Bar and Grill located at 2351 Hamilton Rd Alamogordo.

Tickets are available for $25 each and proceeds go to support the Museum.

Guest speaker Dirk Kirk will give a lecture about the WPA CCC.

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oadrunner Emporium Fine Arts, Antiques & More, 928 New York Avenue, Alamogordo is thrilled to showcase the artisan works of the team of Laurene John and Merle A Paul. The team partner in an area of the Emporium they call “Creations” showcased within their mini-gallery space with a

collection of wonderfully crafted and affordable works.

From Lurene John comes a grand selection of Gourd Art Sculptured Creations from the whimsical such as the lighted “Grinch” to the serious gourd fountain or large floor vase complex in design and craftmanship. Also showcased are the stitched craftsmanship of Merle A Paul with her unique home spun Shawls and Shawlies.

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textiles and crafts. Check out the works of these two wonderful artists along with the other 55 crafters, artisans and collectibles partners showcased at Roadrunner ...\More Gouds and Shawls adjusted.j...

Emporium from 10 am to 8 pm each day closed on Sundays.

Please join our over 55 collaborative member artists, authors and crafters that teach classes and workshops rather it’s a sip and paint, trivet making, photography or a history of New York Avenue lecture or book signing. Every week is aon event with the artisans of Roadrunner Emporium. ...\IMG_1656 Welcome Lana Trujillo ...

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“WHAT AM I DOING IN THE KITCHEN?”

Story by Junior Thuman Artesia, N.M.

“Dang, why’d I come into the kitchen? I know there was a reason, I just can’t remember why….let’s see, hmm. I was in the bathroom, planning my next move, (we old folks tend to plan our routes even around the house saving steps on the old tired bones), dadgummit, “Oh yeah,” I was gonna feed the cat, unload the washer into the dryer, fix me a drink, then head for my recliner and another episode of “Gunsmoke.” Gotta admit, I was lost there for a few minutes, but I’m back on the trail again.

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Ever find yourself in a room in the house wondering why you went in there? Yep, me too. If I’m in the bathroom, I can usually figure it out but at times I get stumped in the other rooms.

I’ve even gone out on the back patio to do something and forget the reason I was out there. No, no alarm yet, don’t take me a lot of time to remember, dang, hate to think about it but, “How will it end?” Will the wife find us standing out on the patio one morning, lost, or out in the front yard in broad daylight wearing nothing but our skivvies, wandering aimlessly?

Frightening! I’m in my late seventies now, seems I’m attending lots of funerals of old friends, classmates, and relatives near my age.

I know, if we believe in God, and traveled a reasonably straight and narrow road, we should look forward to everlasting life in a city with streets paved of gold. Maybe I should start hitting the pews a little more often.

But, I wonder, just for a little entertainment, are they gonna have episodes of “Gunsmoke” in heaven? I’m sure gonna miss “Festus, Continued next page

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Matt Dillon, and Miss Kitty,” the beautiful New Mexico sunrises and sunsets, not to mention, tacos enchiladas, pecan pie, loved ones and old friends. A good joke now and then?

Am I gonna get to go fishing again, exploring, hiking, enjoying the mountains, enjoying the early morning campfire, the smell of the fragrant, towering pines, the morning sunrises, the scenic vistas?

But, I digress, back to the point, getting old ain’t for sissies. Beginning each morning, I awake, pull myself outta bed, totter to the bath room, wash my face comb my hair, then head out to meet the furies that await me, planning my day.

I’m retired, but, we’ve got kids, which would explain my nervous tic, we’ve got grandkids, friends, many experiencing hardship, wading thru the mud puddles of life.

I shouldn’t complain, I’ve got a good life, a good wife, a great bunch of kids, many great friends, I can come and go as I please, the Lord has provided. But, dang it, “I just can’t remember what I’m doing in the kitchen.” Hmmmmm….

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"INTELLIGENCE?"

By Junior Thurman, Artesia NM

To be totally honest, it even surprised me. Sure, I'd had my suspicions, I had ran into a few guys at the lodge, in my hometown in Southeastern NM, during happy hour who actually thought I was smart, intelligent, after listening to a few of my best jokes. I had even been encouraged to run for office after I’d bought a round of drinks. I had told my wife about it, her reply, "Good lord, they actually thought you were "smart?" Now that's funny, who was it, and what were they drinking?”

But, moving on, taking a little time out of my busy day, scanning thru Facebook, I happened on a test I could take, a test to separate the geniuses from the illiterates.

“ONLY GENIUS’S CAN SCORE EIGHT OR ABOVE ON THIS TEST,” the caption read. Well, reluctantly, I took the test, I must warn you, I don't usually do well on tests, but, surprisingly, I did great. I hesitate to say it, but, in all the modesty I can summon, yep, that's right, "I'M A GENIUS." Ta da....... Don’t Continued page 24

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Our showroom is stocked, and Angel Reyes who has worked here at Maupins since 1990, is ready to deliver to your home or business.

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laugh, it said it right there on Facebook....Even my wife had her doubts, but there it was, right there in black and white on my I-pad.

That’s right, according to national results, I'm one of the few who actually aced the test, and, I had only guessed on three or four questions. I should have known, should have picked up on little clues in my life growing up.

There was the B-plus one nine week period in Social studies, the A-minus in PE, a C-minus in General Mathematics, one semester, almost winning a spelling bee in the sixth grade, plus, being chosen out of several wannabe actors for a leading part in our third grade thanksgiving play by a teacher with an uncommon ability for spotting up and coming stars.

I remember I was constantly being called on by my third grade teacher to answer the more difficult math problems, obviously over the heads of my classmates, “Junior, wanta take one of your wild guesses at nine times eight?” Yep, little hints all thru my life, yes, I was somewhat surprised myself, but, the results are in, I was even prompted to post my results on my page. Hey, who can resist, finally proof of my suspicions.

Thinkin back, it hadn't been that long ago I had been told by a close acquaintance, “You ain't got sense enough to pour rain water out of a boot." Well, I'll certainly post those test results on that person's Facebook page, I'll admit posting my genius results will be cruel, a stark awakening, but, maybe, just maybe, wives should be a little more careful when insulting their husbands intelligence.

Life's rough road is full of twists and turns, mud holes, sometimes we just gotta wade on thru, reaching our destination, our calling, a little late in my life to be reaching for the stars, armed with this new revelation, but, it's a comfort, hmmm, wonder if NASA is hiring..........

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“YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS”

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ight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.

Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’

Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

VIRGINIA O’HANLON. 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the Continue page 27

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skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.

All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight.

The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that Continue page 32

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Sugarplums Ingrediants ● I cup slivered almonds ● 4 ounces dried figs ● 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa ● ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ● 3 tablespoons honey ● grated zest from 1 orange (1 tablespoon) ● ½ teaspoon almond extract ● ¾ cup granulated sugar

Directions Step 1 In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds to bring out their flavor. Remove from heat; cool.

Step 2 Combine the figs, cocoa, cinnamon, and almonds in a food processor, pulsing until peppercorn-size balls form. Add the honey, orange zest, and almond extract. Pulse 3 or 4 times more until well mixed.

Step 3 Spread the sugar in a shallow dish. Form the sugarplums into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.

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Homemade Candy Canes Ingredients ● 1 teaspoon butter ● 1 cup sugar ● 1 cup water ● 1 cup light corn syrup ● 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar ● 1 teaspoon peppermint or spearmint extract ● 6 drops red or green food coloring

Directions ● Grease two baking sheets with butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage). ● Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring. Immediately pour onto prepared pans in eight 8-in. strips.

Let stand just until cool enough to handle, about 1-2 minutes. ● Working quickly, roll each strip into a 10-in. log. Cut each into two 5-in. lengths. Curve the top of each to form the handle of a cane. Cool completely.

Store in an airtight container.

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Olympian Benny Garcia Alamogordo New Mexico Melbourne Olympics in 1956

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he year 1952 brought Alamogordo High School Track & Field back to the winner’s circle with Benny Garcia winning for the second consecutive year in the Javelin competition.

Javelin Benny Garcia medalled with 186’-03.50”

Benny Garcia was an excellent Football kicker. He was on the B team. After some injuries and with the objection of his father concerned about him being injured, he became the primary starting kicker. Albert Romero sprained his ankle and Benny became the primary kicker after that. He had a reputation for making it between the goal posts when it mattered most. Coach Buck saw his talents and made concessions to ensure he was able to take part in the school athletic Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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programs. Benny would walk or run 6 miles home in the dark after practice to La Luz. At the request of Coach Rolla Buck, Superintendent Barnie Caton arranged the use of a driver education vehicle for Benny to use so that he could take part in Sports. The extra effort paid off for the High School and was life changing for Benny.

His real notoriety came from the Javelin throwing. He set the state record that stood from 1951 to 1966. That record got the attention of the Arizona State University Track and Field Coach that awarded him a full ride scholarship.

A total of 4 individuals and one coach made the Olympic Trials that has been affiliated with Alamogordo High School. We will showcase each in an upcoming article.

Benny Garia though holds the title as he is the only graduate of Alamogordo to make it to the Olympics to actually compete taking part in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956. He was the first native-born New Mexico athlete to ever compete in the Olympics.

His name is displayed at the Tigers Hall of Fame, Arizona State Hall of Fame, Drake Relays Hall of Fame, and US Navy Hall of Fame. At the 1956 Olympics he finished 8th place, disappointing Garcia but making his hometown exceptionally proud. Garcia went on to live a phenomenally successful life as a high achieving Tiger Alumni and a respected businessman in Arizona. He died in 2015 but is fondly remembered for his contributions to the history of Alamogordo.

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You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart.

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real?

Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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Neiman Marcus reveals most extravagant luxury gifts in 2021 Christmas Book

The luxury department store revealed its annual "Christmas Book" gift guide last week, alongside the launch of its holiday campaign: "Celebrate Big, Love Even Bigger."

"The 2021 Fantasy Gifts were curated with a focus on celebrating family, traditions, togetherness, and a desire to shift toward a more sustainable lifestyle," Neiman Marcus said in its press release.

● Little People, Big Dreams London Adventure - $35,000 In this experience, geared towards children, the family who buys this experience will travel to London to work with author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrators to co-write a story that will join the "Little People, BIG DREAMS" book series.

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● Winter Magic with Lindsey Vonn - $235,000 This experience includes a stay at a luxury hotel at Jackson Hole and the chance to ski with professional competitive skier Lindsey Vonn along with five friends.

● Barrett-Jackson Hummer EV Edition I - $285,000 FOX Business previously reported that this all-electric truck was designed by the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s CEO Craig Jackson.

According to the Neiman Marcus press release, whoever purchases the Hummer will also receive some perks including VIP access at BarrettJackson’s 2022 auction.

● A Renewable Luxury Experience - $345,000 People who purchase this experience will get a three-part sustainable luxury shopping experience with experts from Neiman Marcus and Fashionphile, according to the Neiman Marcus press release.

● Roaring Twenties Party by Bronson van Wyck $395,000 This party — for 20 people — at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem has been designed by party planner Bronson van Wyck in the style of the 1920s "excess and exuberance," according to the Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book."

● The Mughal Heart Diamond - $6.1 million This 30.86-carat diamond is mounted in a platinum ring setting. Included with the purchase of the rare diamond is a chance to rename the stone through the Gemological Institute of America, Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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Here's what it will cost to buy "The 12 Days Of Christmas".

PNC Bank has released its Christmas Price Index of how much the 12 Days of Christmas gifts would cost adjusted for today's economy. The 2020 numbers also account for the COVID19 pandemic, noting the countless live performances and gatherings that have been cancelled since earlier this year. ● A Partridge in a Pear Tree -- Cost: $210.18. The cost has not changed since last year. ● Two Turtle Doves -- Cost: $450.

The costs of these love birds increased more than any other item on the list, up 50% from 2019. ● Three French Hens -- Cost: $210.

Up 15% from last year. ● Four Calling Birds -- Cost: $599.96. Price unchanged, but why so many birds? ● Five Gold Rings -- Cost: $945. The price of gold rose throughout the pandemic ● Six Geese-A-Laying -- Cost: $570.

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The Knights of Pythias Alamogordo Chapter Circa 1899 to 1980 Almost from the inception of the town of Alamogordo, the Knights of Pythias played a pivotal role in molding what the community was to become; the following is a short history of who the “Pythians” were.

The Knights of Pythias was founded during the Civil War in Washington, D.C. and was the first fraternal organization to be chartered by an act of Congress. Justus H. Rathbone founded the group based on the legend of Damon and Pythias, a Greek story of honor and friendship.

Membership in the organization required a belief in a supreme being and was open to men in good health.

According to the secret rituals of the organization, when a man was inducted into the group, he received a ceremonial sword usually bearing the letters FCB, which stood for Friendship, Charity, Benevolence – the three attributes of the organization.

Their motto is “to speak the truth and to render benefits to each other."

The fraternal group was comprised of three tiers – Castles made up local meeting places, state buildings were called Grand Lodges, and Supreme Lodges were the designation for national buildings. Officers included the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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Prelate, Secretary, Treasurer, Master at Arms, Inner Guard, Outer Guard and the Past Supreme Chancellor. The organization also had a women's auxiliary – the Pythian Sisters, along with the Pythian Sunshine Girls and the Junior Order of Princes of Syracuse for boys.

During the high point of fraternal groups, the Knights of Pythias had close to one million members, but once interest in secret societies died off, numbers dropped.

Damon and Pythias A young man whose name was Pythias had done something which the tyrant Dionysius did not like. For this offense he was dragged to prison, and a day was set when he should be put to death. His home was far away, and he wanted very much to see his father and mother and friends before he died.

"Only give me leave to go home and say good-by to those whom I love," he said, "and then I will come back and give up my life."

The tyrant laughed at him.

"How can I know that you will keep your promise?" he said. "You only want to cheat me, and save your-self."

Then a young man whose name was Damon spoke and said,-"O king! put me in prison in place of my friend Pythias, and let him go to his own country to put his affairs in order, and to bid his friends fare-well. I know that he will come back as he promised, for he is a man who has never broken his word. But if he is not here on the day which you have set, then I will die in his stead."

The tyrant was surprised that anybody should make such an offer. He at last agreed to let Pythias go, and gave orders that the young man Damon should be shut up in prison.

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drew near which had been set for Pythias to die; and he had not come back. The tyrant ordered the jailer to keep close watch upon Damon, and not let him escape. But Damon did not try to escape. He still had faith in the truth and honor of his friend. He said, "If Pythias does not come back in time, it will not be his fault. It will be because he is hin-dered against his will."

At last the day came, and then the very hour. Damon was ready to die.

His trust in his friend was as firm as ever; and he said that he did not grieve at having to suffer for one whom he loved so much.

Then the jailer came to lead him to his death; but at the same moment Pythias stood in the door. He had been de-layed by storms and ship-wreck, and he had feared that he was too late.

He greeted Damon kindly, and then gave himself into the hands of the jailer. He was happy because he thought that he had come in time, even though it was at the last moment.

The tyrant was not so bad but that he could see good in others. He felt that men who loved and trusted each other, as did Damon and Pythias, ought not to suffer un-just-ly. And so he set them both free. "I would give all my wealth to have one such friend," he said.

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● Seven Swans-A-Swimming -Cost: $13,125. Yikes! These birds rank as the most expensive gift on the list, though it remains unchanged over last year. ● Eight Maids-A-Milking -Cost: $58. The same as last year as the federal minimum wage hasn't changed. ● Nine Ladies Dancing -- Cost: N/A. COVID-19 has wrecked the bar and nightclub industry, leaving most ladies to dancing in their own living rooms. ● Ten Lords A-Leaping -- Cost: N/A. See above. The only leaping the lords did this year was from the couch to the bathroom. ● Eleven Pipers Piping -- Cost: N/A. Live music venues continue to see gigantic losses in 2020. ● Twelve Drummers Drumming -- Cost: N/A. Venues and entertainers, drum on. We're all sending you Christmas wishes.

Total cost: $16,168.14.

That's down 58.5% from 2019 ($38,993). The least expensive year recorded was 1995.

PNC also calculates how much it would cost if you bought each of the items every time they're repeated in the song.

That would put you back $105,561.80!!!

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Campbell’s wants you to know it packs 32 feet of noodles inside every can

And … Miss Alice of Victoria on New York, along with her two friends shown here, for the interest of knowledge, took the time to count the noodles in her noodle soup, discovering that there are exactly 248 noodles in a can of Campbell’s Noodle Soup…. Each noodle averaging 1.54 inches in length … we congratulate Miss Alice for taking the time for noodling this information!

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A Vision and Calling Fulfilled Thirty four years ago when Mr. Bill and Miss Alice came over the mountains, I had no idea where the journey would end.

I was at Victoria from 1986 through 2001. Left for three years, and upon our return, reopened Victoria again.

I got a call from a cousin in Florida to tell me about a very small hand held cross, made in Houston, that she had purchased.

I found the cross at Market, and my vision was born.

This is the story on how the “Clinging Cross” came to be.

"When God have me the design for 'The Clinging Cross©,' I had no idea the powerful impact that it would have on so many people," relates Jane Davis, whose hands God used to create this piece. It's certainly not magical, but it is a wonderful reminder of God's presence.

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comfortable, so during my prayer time, God revealed to me that He was going to give me what I had asked for. I'm a Christian jewelry designer, but the next morning, God and I worked in clay, and within minutes, He shared with me 'The Clinging Cross©' design."

The cross, cast in resin from Davis' original design, is made in the USA. It fits perfectly in the palm of everyone's hand. "I'm amazed how it fit everyone," states Davis. "I'm so passionate about the piece because I know that it was God who designed it, and it is God who brings the comfort and peace through this touching reminder."

Who uses it? Every person regardless of gender or age. Pastors hold it while preaching, soloists while singing, people going through chemotherapy, surgery and other physical pain and crisis. It's also given as gifts to caregivers, teens in Confirmation and graduation, for couples starting out their married life together, and the birth of a new baby.

Also people in 12-step programs, share groups and those experiencing the grieving process. Another important group is our service men and women.

In other words, the crosses are God's reminders to anyone and everyone experiencing life.

Hold one in your hand, then you'll understand.

Victoria’s mission is to women of all ages.Anyone who needs a quiet place, someone to listen or to laugh with, sit for a spell, or just listen to the music, are welcomed. I even know a few fancy dance steps if you are so inclined.

The peace and quiet you feel when you step through the doorway of Victoria, is the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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A Murder at Frenchy's Cabin Story Courtesy of Chris Edwards of Roadrunner Emporium

One of the early settlers of the Dog Canyon area near Alamogordo and White Sands National Monument was a pioneer named Francois-Jean Rochas, known by everyone who knew him as Frenchy.

Rocha, or Frenchy, was born in France in 1843 and emigrated to New Mexico in the 1880s.

Frenchy was a sort of recluse/mountain man who was very interesting, brave and a hardworking character.

French was a stubborn little Frenchman who lived like a hermit up in the wild hill country of the Sacramento's. He was perhaps the bravest man who ever lived in the Tularosa country and possibly even all of the Southwest.

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did, hardly anyone showed him kindness or even attempted to be friendly.

In the early 1880s, Frenchy had moved to Dog Canyon.

Advised not to move to the area Frenchy did anyhow. He packed his supplies in his old buggy and moved up through the San Augustin Pass and on across the desolate Tularosa sands toward the place in the canyon, some 65 miles west. He probably felt no anxiety or fear about what he was doing. In fact, his whole philosophy of living and dying showed that he wasn’t afraid of whatever fate had to offer.

He built mortar-less stone walls to corral his livestock, portions of which snaked along the slopes at the mouth of Little Dog Canyon.

Frenchy raised cattle and tended an orchard and vineyard.

The closest neighbor, Oliver Milton Lee, settled in Dog Canyon about the same time as Frenchy.

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Lee was born in Buffalo Gap, near Abilene, Texas, on Nov. 8, 1865 and came to New Mexico Territory in the fall of 1884 with his half brother, Perry Altman.

They were attracted to New Mexico by the open range, free land and a ready market for horses. Lee, already an established horseman and adept with the revolver, insisted on coming. He was only 18. Later, Lee brought his mother and servants and started the Dog Canyon Ranch.

Oliver and Frenchy jointly developed an irrigation system at Dog Canyon. Ditches carried the precious water to the ranch house and pastures. Ruins of the irrigation conduits still remain along the trail leading into the canyon. This was one of several irrigation systems Oliver established along the western escarpment of the Sacramento Mountains.

As competition for open range, land, and water increased during the late 1800s, violent rivalries sometimes ensued. Soon after Christmas 1884, Frenchy was found dead in his cabin at Dog Canyon. A coroner’s jury concluded it was suicide, but evidence and hearsay suggest it was murder. He was only 51 years old when he died. Some suggest Lee and Frenchy were disagreeing over the water ownership at this time. Other accounts suggest field hands did Frenchy in. No one was ever charged with the murder, and the mystery of his death has never been solved.

The Lincoln County War is an example of those violent times.

Lee often became involved in Continue next page

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these disputes and was accused by some of cattle rustling and stealing land. In 1896, A.J. Fountain, a prominent judge, local rancher and rival of Lee, was murdered along with his young son Henry in the Tularosa Valley. Sheriff Pat Garrett charged Lee with the murders. Lee evaded capture and refused to surrender, believing that he would not remain alive or receive a fair trial in Dona Anna County. This became known as the fontain murders.

No one knows for sure why Frenchy had left his father, mother, brother, two sisters and the peace of the mountains of France. However, more than likely it was his health that brought him to the arid mountains of the American Southwest, as he often talked about his “catarrh in the head” and “pains in the stomach.”

Frenchy always signed his letters as just plain “Frank.”

Frenchy’s life was not to remain so peaceful, however. His first trouble started on July 1, 1886, when he became involved in a little shoot out. He had suspected that a young man named Morrison, who had been working for him, was stealing from him.

Frenchy went to La Luz in Otero County, swore out a warrant and had Morrison arrested.

In any event Morrison was soon free and on his way back to Dog Canyon. Long before daybreak he was behind a rock with his gun, waiting for Frenchy to come outside.

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and began his work as usual.

Morrison waited until he had an opportune time then sent a slug from a Winchester into Frenchy’s body.

The Frenchman knew instantly what had happened and covered his wound with his hands, as he staggered toward his cabin. A second shot echoed among the canyon walls, the bullet hitting Frenchy in the arm, but the settler somehow made it to his hut where he crawled into his bed.

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task. He broke open the door and dashed inside, quickly finding his man. Frenchy, calm and steady, was ready and waiting. His gun was lined up on the intruder, and moments later, Morrison, carrying a bullet, took off for parts unknown.

Frenchy, in poor condition,

eventually made it to the nearest ranch where he told his story.

Soon a posse set out to get the would-be killer, and in good time he was in the Las Cruces jail.

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ranchers cattle drifted up the canyon, he chased them off, and during each round up he carefully watched to see if anyone was stealing from him.

One of Frenchy’s neighbors didn’t like the squatter’s ranching methods, and told him how he felt.

The Frenchman answered him in his crude English: “You are stealing my cows, if I catch you, I have you arrested!”

Frenchy knew what to expect from brave talk like that, but he was not afraid. The neighbor, a Texan, along with those who rode with him, were baffled by the coolness of the man. They rode off mumbling, “Somebody will get that fool Frenchman if he don’t look out!”

Frenchy stayed, but he began to worry about something else. He hadn’t staked out a claim on his land and he had no legal right to the place.

Frenchy ultimately died on his land. It was declared a suicide but all believe he was murdered and inquiry was inconclusive.

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November Birth Flower:

Chrysanthemums

The birth flower for November is bright and cheery. Chrysanthemums are often referred to just as “mums” and bloom in a wide range of sizes and colors, most commonly in hues of pink, white, yellow and red. These flowers are native to Asia and the north-eastern parts of Europe. They get their name from the Greek words “chrysos” which means gold, and “ánthemon”, which means flower.

Chrysanthemums are a member of the daisy family, which extends to include asters, zinnias and coneflowers.

Most varieties of chrysanthemum bloom during the autumn months, but it is possible to find these flowers in blossom most of the year-round.

Chrysanthemums are one of the world’s most popular flowers, second only to roses.

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chrysanthemums also serve as an acknowledgement of a wounded heart and you can give them to people who are mourning as a token of support.

White Chrysanthemums are representative of virtue and honesty.

In China, chrysanthemums are a symbol of stateliness. Many of the country’s poets reference the flower in some of the most popular works from this part of the world. They also signify a sense of life and rebirth and are symbolic of good luck, happiness, joy, longevity, honor and respect.

In Japan, an annual event named the “Festival of Happiness” celebrates this flower every year. Furthermore, both Chinese and Japanese cultures recognize chrysanthemums as emblems of youth, with some people even believing that the flower can prevent grey hair. The flower is also viewed as being symbolic of the sun, with many believing that the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals represent perfection.

Chrysanthemums are also used to flavor teas, wines and other drinks across Asia. Steaming and boiling the leaves will unlock the plant’s flavor profile.

Traditionally, chrysanthemums are for moms on Mother’s Day, which is fitting seeing as how the flowers are occasionally referred to as “mums”.

These flowers are best suited to celebrate mothers because they symbolize optimism and joy.

Red chrysanthemums are reflective of true love and are the flower of choice for 13th wedding anniversaries.

These beautiful blooms will attract immediate attention, in the way you no doubt hope your love will! And, they’ll remind your significant other of the depth of feeling you carry for them.

Green chrysanthemums denote a natural charisma and vibrancy and send a message of health and vitality.

They’re a wonderful way to tell your grandparents you recognize their strength of character and that you wish them a long and happy life.

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What Is Moon Water?

You can create Moon water by leaving water outdoors to charge under the moonlight. Because the Moon affects the ocean’s tides, there’s already an energetic connection between the element of water and the Moon. When you add intention (and maybe a crystal or two), you can create a tool that can be used for everything from watering your plants to adding to your bath to cleansing your home.

How to Make Moon Water To create Moon water, you’ll need: ● A jar or container (I recommend a mason jar or other clear jar, but any jar, glass, or even Tupperware ) ● Water (from a tap, from a bottle, from a river…just make sure it’s safe to drink if you plan on doing so)

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● A label to date your Moon water and note which sign and phase the Moon is in (like “Full Moon in Pisces, September 20, 2021”) ● Water-safe crystals, like rose quartz, clear quartz, or amethyst (optional) ● Cleansing herbs, like mugwort (ruled by the Moon), lavender (for relaxation and healing), rosemary (for protection), or sweetgrass (for positive energy) (optional) ● A lighter and bowl to burn the herbs (optional) ● An intention to focus on, such as peace, love, or acceptance (optional) Moon water is traditionally charged at night under the light of the Full Moon, when lunar energy is at its most potent and we’re easily able to connect to our intuition. You can also make Moon water during a Gibbous Moon, when the Moon is almost full. Never make Moon water during an eclipse—eclipse energy overpowers lunar energy, so it’s not a good time to do this kind of work.

Whichever phase you choose, check which zodiac sign the Moon is in, because this will affect the energy of the water. For example, Moon water charged under a Full Moon in Taurus, ruled by Venus, will encourage love and pleasure, and Moon water charged under a Full Moon in Gemini, ruled by Mercury, can help you claim your voice.

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following, begin by cleansing your jar or container with smoke from your herbs, sticking on your label, and adding crystals to your jar. Then add water. Place your jar somewhere outside so it can absorb the Moon’s energy—even if you can’t see the Full Moon, the water will still charge.

If you’d like, you can take a moment to meditate: Hold your palms over the water and picture the lunar energy moving through the crown of your head, down your spine and arms, through your body, and out of your palms into the water. As you do so, focus on the intention you’re setting, then thank the universe for letting you connect with the cosmos. Finally, leave the water to charge overnight. In the morning, you’ll have Moon water!

How Does Moon Water Work?

Moon water works for a couple of reasons—the first is because of the nature of the element of water.

Energetically, water is receptive. It holds the energy or intention of whatever it’s imbued with. And in the case of Moon water, the water acts as a psychic sponge, holding onto the energy the Moon is disseminating from the cosmos into our world. In this way, the water becomes a sort of talisman, holding onto the planetary energy of the Moon for use in future spells or rituals.

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Okay, so you made your Moon water. Now what do you do with it? Lucky you, there are many options: ● Use it to clean your altar, sacred space, crystals, or any ritual tools ● Add it to a ritual bath ● Use it to cleanse your floor (yep, you can just add it to your PineSol!) ● Dip your brushes in it when you paint ● Use it to water your plants ● Create a fragrant room spray by adding essential oils and alcohol ● Use it in your essential oil diffuser ● Drink it so you can absorb it into your body ● Use it to anoint your body, as a way of energetically cleansing yourself ● And if you think of another use, go for it. Get creative and let the magic of the Moon and your heart guide you.

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WATER RATES ARE LOW Alamogordo News August 24, 1907 In connection with the recent discussion caused by the News’ article on proposed charge for tree irrigation in Alamogordo, the News has obtained accurate information from several cities showing the charges that are made for domestic water service, and the following data proves that Alamogordo is now receiving the benefits of the lowest water rates of any city in the Southwest.

Carlsbad water charges for an average six-room residence are as follows, on meter rates: ● Minimum charge per month …… $2.00 ● Meter rate per 1,000 gallons ….. .40 The flat rate without meter is governed by the following monthly charges: ● General Stores, etc…………..………$2.00 ● Hotels or boarding house bathtubs $1.50 ● Public bath tubs ….…….………….…..$2.00 ● Boarding House each room………… .25 ● Drug Stores ….….…….…….…………$3.00 ● Livery Stables per stall……………… .35 ● Hotels each room ….….……… ………. .40 ● Residences 6 rooms or less …...$1.50 ● Additional rooms ….……….…………. .20 ● Public Lodging House per room .. .35 ● Laundries….…...…….… $3.00 to $20.00 Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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At Clayton, N.M. The rates are far in excess of those in Alamogordo, as the annexed table will show. These charges being flat rates, the only basis used in Clayton. ● Domestic ……………….………….…. $2.00 ● Bathtubs, extra.………………………. .50 ● Closets, extra………………………….. .50 ● Hydrants, extra…………………….. $2.50 ● Stock, per head………………………… .25 ● Washtubs, extra……………………….. .50 ● Toilets, extra……….……………………. .50 ● Lawns, extra ………………………… $3.00 ● Corrals .……………………….……….. $4.00 Based upon the above rates, an average modern six-room residence in Clayton would accumulate a monthly water bill of not less than $9 per month! ● Editors note: $9 in 1907 is worth $262.64 today With the charges made for water service in Alamogordo : here we are given the very linest mountain spring water, brought from the summit of the Sacramentos through large pipes, stored in cemented reservoirs that are scrubbed out at least every 80 days, and we are charged a minimum of $1.25 per month, regardless of character of use, and at the insignificant price of 8 cents per 1000 gallons!

In taking issue upon these various water questions, the citizens of Alamogordo should keep in mind the foregoing facts and figures, as it is wholly within the province of the water works com pany to make any charge they may deemed upon, so let us be temperate with our arguments rather than take a stand , that may react upon all of us in the way of higher prices.

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“FEW REMARKS

BY CHIEF” Burns Up Those Who Have Perchant for “Buttin In.” CHIEF APPOINTS FORCE OF "FIRE COPS" ALAMOGORDO NEWS November 16, 1907 The chief of the Alamogordo fire department requests the News to publish the following “few remarks” “In behalf of the volunteer fire department of Alamogordo, I wish to make a few remarks concerning a rule made by the department. “ We have purchased rubbber coats and helmets for the department alone, and none but the actual members of the department will be allowed to use same at a fire. We will not show partiality to anyone. If an outsider is needed he will be invited to help. This must be done in order to keep the uniforms from being stolen. I have appointed W.W. Hardy, I.T. Kreamer and Lee Peterson as fire police. They will have the authority to make any arrests necessary at a fire.”

We thank those who have helped fight fire in the past but will be more thankful if in the future they will stand back and let the fire boys have full sway,” “I will also thank those who seem to take delight in giving the firemen orders at a fire to keep quiet. I can do that part myself.”

“We will not destroy any more property than is necessary to keep the fire from spreading.”

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Now showing downstairs at the Carrizozo Photo Gallery, in the Red Door Gallery of the Lutz building located at 401 Twelfth Street in Carrizozo, is Joan Malkerson’s cumulation of four year art journey, inspired by her Mother’s love of opera, of her interpretation of Beliiini’s 1831 opera, Norma.

Her display will be open for viewing on weekends November 13, 2021 through February 6, 2022. Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5.

For more information call 612963-1499.

Written by Romantic-era Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini in the spring of 1831 and premiering at La Scala in Milan in December of that year, "Norma" is a tragedy in two acts that take place in 50 B.C. Gaul. It features Bellini's signature long melodies and is considered a masterpiece of the bel canto genre, which is Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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defined by a highly expressive style of singing.

"Norma" also features one of the all-time great soprano arias, "Casta diva." As such, the opera is considered a defining role for operatic sopranos, including Maria Callas, whose debut as Norma in 1952 at Covent Garden is considered by many opera aficionados to be one of the best performances of the role to date.

Act 1: A Gathering of Druids At a sacred grove located deep within a forest, a number of Druids gather around an altar to pray for strength against the occupying Roman armies. The high priest, Oroveso, leads them in their prayer. Their ritual completed, the Druids leave the forest. Moments later, Pollione, the Roman proconsul, arrives with his centurion, Flavious, and tells him that he no longer loves Oroveso's daughter, Norma, even though she broke her vow of chastity with him and bore him two children. Pollione has instead fallen in love with one of the virgin temple priestesses, Adalgisa.

When the sacred bronze instrument that calls the Druids to the forested temple is sounded, the Romans quickly depart. The returning Druids beg Norma to support them in their plan to fight the Romans, but she tells them now is not the time for war.

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Norma leaves, Adalgisa, who has been praying below the altar, ascends to pray for strength to resist Pollione's advances. When he arrives, however, she gives in to his request and agrees to travel to Rome with him the next day so they can be married.

Once in her bedchamber, Norma confides to her servant that she fears Pollione loves another woman and that they are fleeing to Rome the following day, but she has no idea who this woman could be. Adalgisa arrives with a heavy heart, seeking guidance from Norma. Adalgisa tells Norma that she has been unfaithful to their gods because she has given her love to a Roman man. Norma, recalling her own sin, is about to forgive her friend, until Pollione arrives seeking Adalgisa. Norma's love quickly turns to anger, and Adalgisa realizes what has happened. Unaware of the relationship that had existed between Norma and Pollione, Adalgisa refuses to go away with her lover because of her extreme loyalty to Norma.

Act 2: Norma Changes Her Mind

Pacing beside the beds of her small children late that evening, Norma is overcome with the urge to murder them so Pollione can never have them. However, Norma's love for them is too strong, and so she summons Adalgisa to take them to Pollione.

She will give up his love so that Adalgisa can marry him and raise Norma's children as her own.

Adalgisa refuses, and instead tells Norma that she will speak with Pollione on Norma's behalf and convince him to return to Norma.

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kindness and sends her away on the task.

Back at the sacred altar, Oroveso announces to the Druids gathered around the altar that Pollione has been replaced by a new leader, who is much crueler, and that they should refrain from revolting for now in order to give them more time to plan their next battle. Meanwhile, Norma has arrived and awaits for Adalgisa's return. When Adalgisa finally shows up, she brings bad news: Her attempt to persuade Pollione to return to Norma was unsuccessful.

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be sacrificed so that their gods will grant them victory. Suddenly, the Druid guards interrupt Oroveso. They have captured Pollione desecrating their temple.

Oroveso declares Pollione as the sacrifice, but Norma stalls. Pulling her former lover aside, she tells him that he can have his freedom as long as he gives up his love for Adalgisa and returns to her instead. Pollione rejects her offer.

Out of despair, Norma confesses her sins to her father in front of all the Druids and offers herself as the sacrifice. Pollione cannot believe Norma's benevolence, and as a result he falls in love with her again. He rushes to the altar and takes his place by her side on the sacrificial pyre, where they are both engulfed by the flames.

A painting of Joan Malkerson’s Mother, inspiration of Joan’s Love of the opera, will great Visitors at the entrance of the Showing.

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3 November 1801 – 23 September 1835

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Francesco Bellini was a renowned opera composer born towards the beginning of the nineteenth century in the Kingdom of Sicily. Born a prodigy, he began learning the piano at the age of three with his musician father. At eighteen, he left home to study at the conservatory in Naples on a stipend, writing his first opera, ‘Adelson e Salvini’, as a graduation piece at the age of twentyfour. His first publicly performed work, written in the same year and presented as ‘Bianca e Gernando’, was a huge success.

It resulted in a commission to write an opera for La Scala in Milan at the age of twenty-six. He shortly moved to the city to take up the assignment. He remained there until the age of thirty-two, producing outstanding operas one after another. At the age of thirty-three, after a short visit to London, he moved to Paris, deciding to stay there, producing his last opera 'I Puritani' in the same year. He died in Paris at the peak of his career the very next year.

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Scenes from Joan Markerson’s interpretation

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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.

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Deb loves color and likes to see depth. Sometimes her art is 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.”

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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.

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The paintings speak for themselves.

— Douglas Stanton

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Six BearWise Basics ● Never feed or approach bears.

Feeding bears (intentionally or unintentionally) trains them to approach homes and people for more food. Bears will defend themselves if a person gets too close, so don’t risk your safety and theirs! ● Secure food, garbage & recycling. Food and food odors attract bears so don’t reward them with easily available food or garbage. ● Remove bird feeders when bears are active. Birdseed and other grains have a high caloric content, making them very attractive to bears. The best way to avoid conflicts with bears is to remove feeders. ● Never leave pet food outside.

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then remove leftover food and food bowl. Securelystore these foods so nothing is available to bears. ● Clean and store grills. After you use an outdoor grill, clean it thoroughly and make sure that all grease and fat is removed. Store cleaned grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out. ● Let neighbors know. Share with your friends and neighbors news about recent bear activity and how to avoid bear conflicts. Bears have adapted to living near people.

Are you willing to adapt to living near bears?.

See a Bear, Back Away

● Every once in a while, people have face-to-face ● encounters with black bears.

Do not panic. Chances are ● the bear is just as wary of you as you are of it. If you do ● encounter a bear, follow these rules to be safe.

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● • Do not run! - If you see a bear, stay calm. ● Stand upright - Slowly wave your arms. ● Back away - Slowly back away from the bear.Look for cubs - Do not come between a mother and her cubs. ● •Fight back - If attacked, fight back aggressively.

The Bear Facts Never feed a bear. It is illegal to create a nuisance by feeding bears.

• Unsecured garbage is the primary cause of most human– bear conflicts.

• Bears generally will avoid humans unless they become conditioned to eating human food or garbage.

• In most locales vegetative material comprises 80-90% of black bear diets.

• Black bears occur in all mountainous areas of New Mexico • New Mexico is home to a unique subspecies of black bear, the aptly named New Mexico black bear which also occupies portions of Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Texas. Colors can be black, brown or cinnamon, but all are considered black bears.

• Adult black bears weigh between 125 and 600 pounds. They are strong enough to rip doors off cars Black bears can run up to 35 miles per hour, climb trees and swim well.

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Cloudcroft Christmas Market November 26 – November 27, 2021 1pm5pm Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturday

Relax & shop in the beautiful mountains of Cloudcroft. Prepare to spoil your loved ones this Christmas – you can find unique handcrafted gifts at the Christmas Market or shop at over 20 amazing local stores!

Where: Cloudcroft High School Gym

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Eggnog from Scratch Ingredients: ● 4 cups milk ● 5 whole cloves ● ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ● 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ● 12 egg yolks ● 1 ½ cups sugar ● 2 ½ cups light rum ● 4 cups light cream ● 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ● ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions: Heat the milk mixture. In a saucepan, combine milk, cloves, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon. Set the heat to the lowest level for five minutes, then slowly bring the mixture to a boil.

Combine the mixture with egg yolks and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk the two together until they reach a light and fluffy consistency. Very slowly (to avoid scrambled eggs in your eggnog) add the hot milk mixture to your eggs and sugar, whisking it together as your pour.

Cook the mixture over medium heat and let it cool. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan, and cook over medium heat for three minutes, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to reach a thick, foamy consistency, but do not boil. Strain the mixture and remove the cloves and any lumps. You'll need to let it cool for about an hour.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Add the rum , 2 teaspoons vanilla, and nutmeg.

Stir the mixture together.

Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate your eggnog overnight and serve. Try garnishing it with cinnamon sticks!

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Legend Of Baboushka The custom of gift giving has always been associated with Christmas celebrations. And there are many legendary gift bearing figures who occupy a special position in the Yuletide celebrations, especially in the hearts of children. In fact, all regions have their own gift bearing characters whose legends pass from one generation to the other. From Basil of Caesarea and Santa Claus to Julmanden, all Christmas gift bearers hold special significance in different traditions, whose enchanting stories have been recounted since ages, during the Christmas. One such popular gift-bearer is Baboushka, meaning 'grandmother' in Russian. Prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917, this character was immensely popular in Russia. It is also believed that this popular figure actually started the age old custom of gift-giving during the Christmas. Scroll down and learn how a lonely, old Russian woman embarked on her journey to find baby Jesus after being visited by the Three Wise Men. The Legend Baboushka, meaning 'grandmother' in Russian, was a lonely old woman who used to live in solitude in a huge house. It is said that it was Baboushka who started the tradition of gift-giving on Christmas. She was a kind-hearted woman and often provided food and refuge to weary travelers.

On one winter night, three noblemen came to visit her. She welcomed them and asked them to spend the night at her house. While she was serving a small feast for them at her house, she came to know that they were traveling to a small town far east where baby Jesus was about to be born.

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the three noblemen offered her to travel with them. They told her, "We are traveling to Bethlehem to find the Child who is born a King". Won't you please come with us to find Him?" But Baboushka, reluctant to leave her warm house, declined their proposal. The three wise men bid farewell and continued on their quest. Later that night, when she thought about the three noblemen and the child who they were talking about, she grew sad and repented her decision. She then decided to leave immediately in their search. She gathered whatever trinkets she could lay her hands on and set off on her journey to find the child whom the noblemen addressed as the King. But, despite traveling far and wide, the old woman unfortunately could neither find the boy king nor the three travelers. According to popular legend, the old lady is looking for the boy king even to this day and thus, whenever she meets any children on her way, she offers them toys. It is said that Baboushka initiated the custom of giving gifts to children on Christmas.

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The Cloud Climbing Railroad

As the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad sought passage northward through Alamogordo in the 1890s, a steady of supply of timber was necessary to continue construction on its railroad line. The owners, upon seeing the Sacramento Mountains with its lush forests to their east (the Lincoln National Forest today), decided to build a branch line into the trees/mountains to tap the natural resources there.

The EP&NE survey team found at the summit not only excellent trees for timber, but a potential attraction for tourists with the area's majestic views and abundant natural wildlife. Thus, the town of Cloudcroft ("clearing in the clouds") was born, and the EP&NE quickly built a 26-mile branch line towards the summit.

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the way, not to mention its destination "in the clouds". In addition, at the time of its completion, it was the highest standard-gauge track in the world.

The line offered both freight and passenger excursion service, often transporting movie stars and other famous guests 6,000 feet upwards into the grand mountains.

58 wooden bridges were constructed, including one "S" bridge (formed by two reverse curves) at a length of 338 feet.

With the arrival of US Route 82 to Cloudcroft around 1945, traffic on the railroad line diminished. Southern Pacific discontinued passenger service in 1938, and freight service in 1947; abandonment of the line came soon after in 1948

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The luminaria display on Christmas Eve is perhaps Tularosa, New Mexico’s best-known treasure. This one-nightonly display of light, love and tradition is one of the best parts of the holiday season in the Tularosa Basin.

Thousands of luminarias are displayed throughout the Village on Christmas Eve. A luminaria, in case you just moved here from Ohio or another country altogether, is a candle carefully set in sand inside of a paper bag and lit to create a warm glow at night.

There are sometimes conflicting opinions about the correct use of the term “luminaria”. Most of us refer to the paper bag lantern in this way, but traditionalists insist the correct term is ‘farolitos.’ Historically, a true luminaria is a series of small bonfires lining the road. According to tripsavvy.com, luminarias have their roots in the 1800s. Originally, small bonfires were used to guide people to Christmas mass. Often, they are associated with the final night of Las Posadas, which is the symbolic representation of when Mary and Joseph were seeking shelter in Bethlehem, walking from home to home for a place to rest.

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Hot Spiced cHriStmaS Wine

Original recipe yields 12 servings Ingredients ● 2 oranges ● 2 (750 milliliter) bottles red wine ● 1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine ● 1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced ● 3 cinnamon sticks ● ½ teaspoon ground cloves Visit our website at issuu.com/alamodosomagazine Email: AlamodosoMagazineNewMexico@gmail.com

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● ⅓ cup brown sugar, or to taste ● ¼ cup brandy (Optional)

Directions ● Step 1 ● Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in strips, being careful to remove only the orange part, leaving the pith behind. Then, juice the oranges into a large, heavybottomed pot. ● Step 2 ● Pour the red wine and white wine into the pot with the orange juice.

Place the strips of orange zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and brown sugar into the pot with the wine mixture; stir to dissolve the sugar. ● Step 3 ● Cover and heat over medium-high until heated through, but not boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and heat for an hour or longer to bring all of the flavors together. Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, as necessary. Strain and serve hot with a splash of brandy, if desired.

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Art is my passion. My work is informed by where I live, my love of nature & animals. The desert night skies are incredible so the moon & stars features prominently in my work. White Sands National Park is practically in my backyard, and all around there are prickly pear, claret cups, yucca and mesquite. I hear coyotes, see roadrunners, quail and falcons on the regular! Also commonly sighted are Pyrrhuloxia (desert Cardinal), cottontail bunnies, big jackrabbits & the occasional bobcat. Did I mention lizards?

Lots of lizards, geckos and snakes here too. All these visual and auditory experiences inform my art!

I am a traditional contemporary painter, my media of choice are watercolor, ink & graphite on cotton paper. My artwork is representational of where I live in southwestern New Mexico. I enjoy painting the vibrant colors, landscapes, botanicals & animals native to the area.

My pottery is centered around creating objects that are useful, well crafted and beautiful & my designs are inspired by where I live in New Mexico. The majority of my pottery is slab built. I incorporate my skills as a painter onto my clay surfaces combining my love of both disciplines. I enjoy creating ceramic paint palettes & accessories for artists worldwide. I enjoy creating mugs, spoons, plates, platters, bowls & other functional items out of clay. My current work features multi-layered techniques using underglazes, screen printing, image transfer, hand carving, inlay and overglaze decals on clay.

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) August 29, 2021 - The pistol used to kill the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid in the days of the American Wild West has been auctioned for US$6.03 million (S$8.1 million), a world record for a firearm.

The Colt single-action revolver owned by sheriff Pat Garrett had been estimated at US$2-3 million and saw "lively bidding" on the phone, online and in the room in Friday's sale, the auction house Bonhams said.

"It stands as a relic of one of the most important and well-known stories of the Wild West," Bonhams said.

It said the gun was in "very good" condition with "well worn grips."

Garrett used the .44-calibre gun to shoot Billy the Kid - who was born Henry McCarty but also went

by William Bonney - in the chest on July 14, 1881, in New Mexico.

The gunfighter died at the age of 21.

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flintlock saddle pistols carried by George Washington during the Revolutionary War, Bonhams said. They were gifts from his friend and ally the Marquis de Lafayette.

The sale on Friday was the highlight of an auction of Old West firearms, manuscripts, photos and other memorabilia amassed by Texas-based collectors and college professors Jim and Theresa Earle.

Also sold was a Whitney doublebarrel hammer shotgun that Billy the Kid took from a sheriff's deputy and used to kill him as he escaped from jail in April 1881.

It fetched nearly US$980,000 at Friday's auction, well above estimates of US$200,000 to US$300,000.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH Courtesy of

Rosemarys Herb Shop, 1705 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso

NATIVE SQUASH STEW It is delicious with corn bread and a salad, or served with warm corn tortillas. It also freezes beautifully so have fun making it and ENJOY! INGREDIENTS ● 3 tablespoons oil ● 2 medium-size to large onions, chopped ● 9 to 10 cups winter squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes ● 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ● 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and chopped Continue next page

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● 2 to 3 ears of corn, scraped, or 1 can of niblet-style corn ● 2 to 3 teaspoons Rosemary's ground cumin seed powder ● Salt and freshly ground black pepper ● Hot pepper sauce garnish: ● 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS ● In a large stockpot, heat the oil and add the onions. Saute over medium heat until translucent. Add the squash, garlic, bell pepper, chiles, corn, cumin and 3 cups of water, cover. Simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

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Add salt, pepper, and your favorite hot sauce to taste. Transfer the stew to a large serving bowl and top with sprigs of cilantro.

SERVES 8

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For the past 40 years, my wife and I lived in El Paso, TX and were faithful members at Hillcrest Baptist Church under Pastor Emeritus Bob Stewart and current Pastor Joseph Dickinson. In 2015 I served on staff as the assistant pastor at Hillcrest. It was during this time that I obtained my master’s degree in Religious Education and Biblical Studies from West Coast Baptist Bible College.

While on staff at Hillcrest Baptist Church, I began to recognize God’s calling to take a pastoral role, whether in a new church plant or take over an existing work. God continued to work and opened the doors to take over the pastorate position at Ruidoso Baptist Church.

We have been proudly serving in this position since April 4, 2021. God has given us a vision for Ruidoso as well as the surrounding areas and counties.

My wife and I have been married for 27 years and we both hold degrees in nursing as well. Due to the cost of living in a resort town, it is necessary at this time to work part time under our nursing license, which has already open doors to meet people in the community and become familiar with the Mescalero people and those that live on the reservation.

I believe God has a plan to reach

the lost and see souls saved in the mountain areas of Ruidoso, NM.

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The history is hard to pin down due to the wide-ranging accounts of what happened at Fort Stanton in early October and early November of 1862.

Though there are multiple surviving newspaper articles, many of the accounts seem to differ on what exactly happened as well as where it took place at Fort Stanton. That being said, the following is the basic story.

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named Manuelito in early October and murdered him as well as 9 to 11 of his warriors in Gallinas Springs while they were traveling to Fort Stanton.

Some reported that Graydon had arrived at the Mescalero camp to a peaceful Manuelito who gave Graydon the peace sign, and was met by a shotgun blast to the face by Graydon.

Other accounts from Graydon’s regiment state that Manuelito demanded liquor and tobacco from Graydon, and in self-defense after fearing for his life Graydon and his men killed all the warriors.

When Dr. John M. Whitlock from the First New Mexico Volunteers arrived at Fort Stanton in early November, he heard about what had happened while playing a card game in the Sutler Store at Fort Stanton and strongly denounced what Graydon had done and made remarks that no gentleman, or soldier from the U.S. Army, should ever perform the conduct Graydon exhibited as well as calling him many other names.

When news of what Whitlock said reached Graydon, Graydon confronted Whitlock and told him that one should never speak the way he did of officers at the Fort and that he would regret his words if he didn’t take them back.

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and was challenged to a duel on the spot. The gun fight broke out on the parade field with Whitlock hitting Graydon in the stomach.

The shot to Graydon would prove to be fatal, and Whitlock retreated to his tent with a wound to his wrist.

When the shots rang out many of the garrison ran to the parade field including the men of Graydon’s Company led by Lieutenant Morris.

Angry about what happened to Graydon, Morris led the company to Whitlock's tent where Whitlock attempted to take cover at the Sutler Store.

The company opened fire on the store, and Whitlock in an attempt to escape tried to make it back to building 13 when he was shot and killed in the ditch between the two buildings with 28 rifle balls and 98 buckshot wounds.

The news hit the papers fast with newspaper articles hitting Santa Fe about the incident the same day. Graydon passed from his injuries and was buried in the Post Cemetery on November 8, 1862. Graydon's body later would be moved to Santa Fe in 1896.

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Billy the Kid’s Mother Catherine McCarty, the mother of Billy the Kid, was known as "a jolly Irish woman".

In Wichita, Kansas (the first time she and her sons appear in historical record) she was the only woman to sign the petition that helped incorporate the town.

She owned her own property and ran a laundry but soon moved her family to New Mexico. In Santa Fe she married William Antrim and moved again to Silver Continues next page

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City. Catherine suffered from tuberculosis and succumbed to the disease on September 16, 1874 when Billy was about fourteen years old.

She was originally buried in a cemetery in town but was moved to the Memory Lane Cemetery years later and given a new headstone (unfortunately her name was misspelled).

Obituary of Catherine Antrim. ● Died—In Silver City, on Wednesday the 16th Inst.

Catherine, wife of William Antrim, aged 45 years. ● Mrs. Antrim with her husband and family came to Silver City about one year and a half ago, since which time her health has not been good, having suffered from an affection of the lungs, for the last four months she has been confined to her bed. ● The funeral occurred from the family residence, on Main Street, at 2 o' clock,on Thursday.

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Newspaper Article on May 19, 1881 Billy “the Kid” From a gentleman who has just returned from a trip down the Pecos, we learn that Billy “the Kid” is still in Lincoln County.

Billy was seen and talked with only two days ago by a man who knows him well.

He is still hanging around the sheep ranches and says that he is all right and among friends.

Billy keeps well posted on matters in the outside world as he is well thought of by many of the Mexicans who take to him all the newspapers they can get hold of.

He is not far from Ft. Sumner and has not left that neighborhood since he rode over from Lincoln after making his break.

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Delicious Herbs and Spices With Powerful Health Benefits

Cinnamon is a popular spice, found in all sorts of recipes and baked goods.

It contains a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for cinnamon’s medicinal properties Cinnamon has potent antioxidant activity, helps fight inflammation and has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood Cinnamon can lower blood sugar by several mechanisms, including by slowing the breakdown of carbs in the digestive tract and improving insulin sensitivity Studies have shown that cinnamon can lower fasting blood sugars by 1029% in diabetic patients, which is a significant amount.

Sage can improve brain function and memory Sage gets its name from the Latin word Salvere, which means “to save.”

It had a strong reputation for its healing properties during the middle ages, and was even used to help prevent the plague.

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Current research indicates that sage may be able to improve brain function and memory, especially in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Peppermint Relieves IBS Pain and May Reduce Nausea Peppermint has a long history of use in folk medicine and aromatherapy.

As is the case with many herbs, it is the oily component that contains the agents responsible for the health effects.

Many studies have shown that peppermint oil can improve pain management in irritable bowel syndrome.

There are also some studies showing that peppermint in aromatherapy can help fight nausea.

Turmeric contains Curcumin, a substance with powerful antiinflammatory effects Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.

It contains several compounds with medicinal properties, the most important of which is curcumin Curcumin is a remarkably powerful antioxidant, helping to fight oxidative damage and boosting the body’s own antioxidant enzymes Curcumin is also strongly antiinflammatory, to the point where it matches the effectiveness of some antiinflammatory drugs

Rosemary can help prevent allergies and nasal congestion The active ingredient in rosemary is called rosmarinic acid.

This substance has been shown to suppress allergic responses and nasal congestion.

In a study with 29 individuals, both 50 and 200 mg doses of Rosmarinic acid were shown to suppress allergy symptoms.

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“Give me a hand here, boys! It’s young Will Hawkins! … Dang fool tried to ride into the sunset!”

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1908 Fort Stanton baseball team

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