The Otero and Lincoln County, New Mexico, Magazine
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History of Nichols Ranch and Orchards
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HE NICHOLS FAMILY first homesteaded in
New Mexico near present-day Cloudcroft in 1882. Part of their original cabin is still standing today! Over the ensuing years, the Nichols would establish various farm and ranch enterprises in and around the Sacramento Mountains.
W. W. “Bonnie” Nichols was born March 9, 1914, in the La Luz Canyon area to Walter Scott and Icey Izena (Stockman) Nichols. Bonnie grew up on the family ranch in La Luz Canyon. He attended a one-room adobe schoolhouse that was situated under some large trees just east of the present-day location of the Coronado Lodge. He and his sisters went to this school with a number of other local children. At age 12, when his mother passed away, he left with his father to begin a goat ranching operation in the Telegraph Mountains near Red Rock. I https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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t was also during his twelfth year, while hunting wild pigeons, that he lost his right thumb in a shooting accident when the cartridge exploded. Despite this early hunting accident, he never lost his enthusiasm for hunting. He hunted mule deer, cougars, and black bears locally and made trips to the Pagosa Springs, Colorado area to hunt elk. During his teenage years, Bonnie worked for the Civil Conservation Corps, as many young men did to survive the Great Depression. While working for the CCC he became an avid amateur boxer and participated in boxing matches held at the camps. When not working for the CCC, Bonnie made his living and enjoyed working as a cowboy. In his early twenties, Bonnie started his own cattle ranch on the Gila River. He married Genevieve F. Lacy in Lordsburg in 1940. After the devastating floods of 1941 on the Gila River, he and Genevieve moved back to the family ranch in La Luz where they continued ranching but also planted cherry and apple orchards, shipping fruit to El Paso. After returning to Otero County in 1941, Bonnie and Genevieve planted down lasting roots that are the orchards that you visit now. These roots also included a family, two daughters, Virginia and Bonnie Lee, and a son, Bob. Bonnie and Genevie established 30 acres of fruit trees and maintained a small herd of cattle. The family lived in one of the old buildings still standing today, a two-room cement house. After finishing high school and a short stint at NMSU, Bob returned to the ranch to continue the family business. He married his high school sweetheart, Sue Bohannon in 1968. Together theY raised two sons, Brad and R.B. Today, Nichols Ranch and Orchards is the home to one of New Mexico’s oldest and largest cherry and apple orchards still actively operating. It is still a totally self-contained operation, with growing, harvesting, processing, and marketing their fruit directly to the consumer. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Discover Alamogordo’s Historic Downtown District
The Plaza Cafe & Bar, corner of White Sands & 10th, Now the home of The Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Historical Society
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lamogordo is bordered on the East by the beautiful Sacramento Mountains, home to "The Lodge" at Cloudcroft, the Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum, and the Sunspot Solar Observatory where you can see into the center of the solar system, and the home of Smokey Bear. A thriving city transformed from a railroad, ranching, and farming hamlet. into a progressive vibrant community, intertwined with our military neighbors of Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. Alamogordo is the home of the friendliest, happiest folks-why not, they have it all-70 degree average annual temperature; the ability to ski in the mountains on the winter mornings and play golf that afternoon; natural beauty all around; small-town atmosphere, conveniences of a larger one. Alamogordo means "fat cottonhttps://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Alamodoso Magazine for Otero & Lincoln County, New Mexico * Page 11 wood." Gordo = fat; alamo = poplar or cottonwood. Developed as a rail junction with a nearby mountain lumber railroad in 1898. Has the oldest zoo in the southwest: Alameda Park Zoo, established in 1898. Home of Tularosa Basin Historical Museum, with artifacts and memories from early man to Alamogordo's entry into atomic and space age. Hosts the Toy Train Depot, some 90 years old, offering train rides around Alameda Park for kids of all ages. New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the NM Museum of Space History invites you to an unforgettable visual experience with its giant-screen films and planetarium shows. The New Mexico Museum of Space History boasts a majestic 78-foot tall golden cube building, where the focus is placed on "hands-on experience." Oliver Lee State Park, fifteen minutes South on Highway 54, is a historic site of numerous Union Army/Apache battles. It is now enjoyed by campers, mountain climbers, photographers, and historians. Our current population is approximately 33,000 based on the 2020 Census. This is a thriving city transformed from a railroad, ranching, and farming hamlet. into a progressive vibrant community, intertwined with our military neighbors of Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. White Sands National Park, 20 minutes West of Alamogordo. The vast field of brilliant white sand dunes encompasses 275 square miles of desert and is the world's largest gypsum dune field. Sledding, playing, picnicking, walking, biking, and relaxing at the dunes hold a fascination for everyone. The Park hosts many evening programs. Above story courtesy https://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/
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OCTOBER 2021 HOROSCOPE Libras will find their inner balance. October will be an excellent month for selfrealization, and the best thing to do is to make time for yourself and enjoy some alone time. You need to go through your thoughts, and for that, you need privacy. A stay in nature would make you feel good, and it will have an excellent effect on your mental health. Additionally, you should take care of your physical health, especially your kidneys and bladder. Dress well and avoid staying outside for too long. Your body could get the worst of it. October will bring you great dedication to turn your life around, and the universe will give you opportunities that will bring you closer to this dream, with an accelerated pace. Thanks to the influence of Venus, Libra’s senses will be sharpened, including the “sixth” one. That’ll help you see people’s true intentions- not just the ones they present. You will sense fraud from miles away, and quickly avoid it. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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October Birthstone: Opal
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pal is considered an October birthstone. Some people think it’s unlucky for anyone born in another month to wear an opal. But that particular superstition comes from a novel written in the 1800s (Anne of Geierstein by Sir Walter Scott), and not from any ancient belief or experience. In fact, throughout most of history, opal has been regarded as the luckiest and most magical of all gems because it can show all colors. Once, it was thought to have the power to preserve the life and color of blond hair. Many cultures have credited opal with supernatural origins and powers. Arabic legends say it falls from the heavens in flashes of lightning. The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their owners the gift of prophecy and guarded them from disease. Europeans have long considered the gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth.
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he Museum building (known as the Plaza Building) was built in 1938 and is an excellent example of Pueblo Revival Architecture. It is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the County seat of Otero County. the area know as the Tularosa Basin is in south-central New Mexico and is situated between the picturesque Sacramento Mountains on the east and the vast White Sands National Park on the west. The town of Alamogordo was designed and laid out by the Eddy Brothers, Charles & John owners of the El Paso / Northeastern Railroad Company. The Plaza Building and its location in the town are of great significance to the history of Alamogordo. The building stands at the corner of White Sands Boulevard (Hwy 54/70 - the originally named Pennsylvania Ave.) and 10th Street. This intersection was the original entrance to the historic downtown area of Alamogordo. To the west across White Sands Boulevard is the Alameda Park and the Alameda Park Zoo the oldest in New Mexico; both the park and the zoo were included in the original 1898 plat. The original commercial building on that corner was demolished because it was unsafe and leaning toward the street. The Plaza building is a single story "L" shaped structure. When the building was constructed in 1938, the Plaza Oil Company, a gas station and garage, was built in the open area in front of the "L". the gas station operated until 1960 when it was demolished. both building were constructed https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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with adobe blocks made on site. the structural vigas on both building are timbers from the nearby Sacramento Mountains. The Plaza Building was built on the site of a former wooden structure which housed the only bar in town. (know as the Pullman Saloon) The architectural style is Pueblo Revival/New Mexico vernacular, much like the WPA projects in town. Howard Beacham built the plaza as a private enterprise and operated the Plaza Café until 1946. Before building the Plaza, Mr. Beacham was elected Otero County Sheriff in 1920 and led a strong campaign against bootleggers and alcohol smugglers. The Museum contains displays of artifacts with provenance that reflect the historical significance of the Tularosa Basin...… Our exhibits focus on the history of the Tularosa Basin, including Alamogordo, Tularosa, Ruidoso, La Luz, Cloudcroft and other Sacramento communities. We have many exhibits covering a range of subjects to include an exhibit about our local railroad, the New Mexico School for Blind and Visually Impaired and other schools in the area, the Military Community, White Sands National Monument, La Luz Pottery, Ranching, Scouting, Bill Mauldin, Ancient Past and Early Native American. Don't forget the famous ATARI.
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Alamodoso Magazine for Otero & Lincoln County, New Mexico * Page 16 RECIPE COURTESY OF FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN
Caramel Apples
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heat. Stir a few times before the sugar begins to boil to combine the ingredients. Attach a candy thermometer to the inside of the pan and bring the syrup to a boil. Cook until the syrup begins to turn an amber color, then swirl the syrup to even out the color. Continue to cook until the syrup is a deep amber and the thermometer reads between 375 and 380 degrees F, then remove from the heat. Carefully pour in the cream and gently whisk to combine. Stir in the butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt until smooth. Keep off the heat but keep the thermometer attached to the pan. ● Pierce the apples through the stem ends about halfway through with candy apple sticks. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. ● When the temperature of the caramel reads around 190 degrees F, dip an apple, using the stick as a handle and swirling to coat completely. Allow excess caramel to drip off the bottom and use a spatula to help remove any large amount of caramel, as it will pool around the apple when you set it down to cool on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples, gently heating the caramel on the stovetop over low heat, stirring, if it gets too thick for dipping. Allow the caramel to set and cool completely before serving or wrapping apples, about 1 hour. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Caring for Your Antique Furniture Story courtesy theantiquesalmanac.com
Beautiful old furniture glows with a warmth that’s very special. The beauty of antique furniture that has been cleaned and waxed reflects loving care by its owners over the years. Here are some tips for keeping your antique furniture in the best possible condition. The NUMBER ONE RULE is NEVER use Pledge or other spray furniture cleaning products on your antique furniture. They leave an oily residue–even the ones containing lemon oil. It’s not the shine you need to preserve but the patina. Never use anything that has a rough texture to it. This could scratch the furniture you’re trying to preserve. And that means avoid feather dusters too. Broken feathers are like little scratchy sticks that will mar the surface. Remember to take the dust oft the piece entirely. This may sound silly, but a lot of times, when an object has wax on it, you just move the dust around. This happens when you use a spray cleaner like Pledge.
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La Luz Pottery Factory
Use a very soft cloth, such as cheesecloth, for waxing. Try not to overdo the amount of wax you use. Spread it on in a thin, even coat and rub evenly and gently to bring up a high polish. You want to build up a good finish with wax, one that will seal and protect the wood underneath.
The La Luz Pottery Factory, one of the most important historic sites in Otero County, New Mexico, was built in 1930 by Rowland Hazard III from Newport, Rhode Island. This April, the La Luz Pottery Factory (listed on the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register in 1979) was donated to the Tularosa Basin Historical Society for long-term preservation and interpretation. The Pottery Factory is of national significance, important to Rhode Island as well as New Mexico, and of particular significance to all the Friends of Bill Wilson because of its association with the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. The La Luz Pottery property contains 235 acres with water rights, and the extensive clay pits. In 1967, it had eight structures in various structural conditions, ranging from two occupiable residential houses to ruins of industrial facilities. The most prominent structure is, undoubtedly, the firing kiln with its tall brick chimney which still contains 4000 roofing tiles from the last firing, probably in 1949. These Spanish-style red barrel Mission tiles were used throughout the region on residences in La Luz, Tularosa, and Alamogordo, and are a well-known feature of St. Joseph’s Mission church in Mescalero, designed and built by Fr. Albert Braun, who is remembered for his leadership during the Bataan March. Architect John Gaw Meem often specified these La Luz roof tiles in his designs, including Albuquerque’s Little Theater, the first structure built by the WPA in Albuquerque. In addition to the famous tiles, the “Pottery” produced some 90 styles of pottery including chimney pots, ornamental vases, strawberry pots, bowls, floor tiles, even ceramic bells. La Luz Pottery also printed an elaborate catalog which illustrated all the available ceramic products, had a showroom on Fifty Second Street in New York City, and sold ceramics in at least 44 states throughout the nation and in four foreign countries. Many of the original buildings are still intact and tours of the property are available through the Tularosa Basin Museum of History on Saturday mornings. Call the Tularosa Basin Museum of History to reserve your spot at 575-434-4438 https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
If a piece of veneer or inlay comes loose, save it. Such pieces are irreplaceable, and substitutes are impossible to find. The pieces should be tucked away in a safe place, then brought to a furniture or wood expert to restore. Don't attempt to glue them back or to make the repairs yourself. Many pieces of furniture have some kind of metal ornamentation or hardware, such as brass knobs or keyholes, ormolu, or other decoration. These bits of metal should not be polished with any metalcleaning product. By polishing the metal, you take a chance on damaging the wood underneath. Instead you should just dust them carefully several times a year. If the hardware on your piece is badly tarnished, carefully remove it, polish it with a good polish appropriate to the type of metal, and replace it on the piece. If your house or apartment is especially dry in winter, you should use a humidifier. Wood responds to changes in temperature and humidity. It swells or shrinks and can warp or split. avoid extremes in temperature and make sure that your wood objects do not dry out or become too damp. Today’s homes, especially, are often heated with forced air heat, which can tend to dry out furniture quickly. The same applies to too much moisture. Occasionally check the back of your furniture, like pieces resting against an outside wall, for signs of mold and mildew. If you find some, immediately wipe it off with a soft cloth moistened with a very dilute solution of household bleach–10 parts water to 1 part bleach.
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quickly and with a great deal of precision. By selecting and using certain types of scents in your home you can rapidly adjust not only the atmosphere of the room but the atmosphere in your mind and spiritual body. This is perhaps why incense has been used so extensively by so many cultures since ancient times. From the joss sticks used in China, to the cedar and sage burned by indigenous tribes of the Americas, people all over the world have been burning plant essences in order to manipulate the sense of smell, and thus their brains, from time immemorial. Incense is a wonderful way to change the atmosphere of a room in seconds without having to go through the trouble of painting or moving furniture around. It is also an incredibly useful tool for meditation practice. Scents such as Japanese cedar, sandalwood and camphor seem to instantly pull the mind into a calm, meditative state in which you will find it easier to bring greater depth to your practice. Incense releases fragrant smoke when burned. Incense is used in therapy, meditation, and ceremony. Incense may also be used as a simple deodorizer. No matter what purpose you use it for, incense can alter your frame of mind in a matter of seconds. Easy to use, and there are scents to choose from. You are sure to find an incense that fits your needs. Story courtesy of radiancegifts.com
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It was 1769 when French inventor Nicolas Cugnot engineered the first horseless vehicle. The steam-powered tricycle built by Cugnot was not a car by modern definitions, more of a cumbersome trike. But, in 1769 it was the first vehicle moved by something other than muscle. It wasn’t perfect, far from it, but it moved without a horse for 10-15 minutes at a time. Then it needed more water and time to build up steam. it was a front wheel drive vehicle, the first if one considers Cugnot’s design as a car. In 1771, Cugnot drove his prototype into a stone wall, arguably the first automobile accident, but it meant the end of his work.
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"SHOPPING 101” By Junior Thurman, Artesia Yep, I'll admit it, I'm one of those senior citizens who could enjoy shopping at the big department stores a little more if I utilized the electric carts available. In my small home town of Artesia, NM, the problem is, I know many of the people in town, and the odds are I'll run into most of them if I use one of the "old people shopping carts." I can hear em now, “Omigosh, Mabel, I saw Junior Thurman at Wallyworld riding around on one of the electric carts, he may be on his last leg, maybe crippled, he sure was looking old. He didn’t appear to know me as he passed by, ignoring me, appearing to be wandering aimlessly. Sadly, his mind may also be going. Bless his heart. Poor Vicki...."... I guess my problem is, I want to appear to be in perfect health, still able to leap tall buildings, seemingly physically fit even Story continues next page https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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though I'm now in my seventies. What is it called? Pride, vanity? Honestly, I find myself avoiding Wallyworld simply because I don't feel up to a five mile marathon. If I do go there, which is usually a last resort, there’s no piddling around like a shopaholic, I go straight for my desired purchase, some socks or underwear, at times, routing myself thru the shortest route, passing thru the bra and panties section, often eyed suspiciously by a couple of older, gray headed old ladies. But, undeterred, I grab my socks and get the bleep out of there while my legs are still holding up. My titanium knee performs well, but my other knee seems to always be hollering "let's get the bleep outa here." How my wife can spend hours in there is a mystery to me. The first challenge is finding a good parking spot close to the door, cruising around, spotting a seemingly empty space an aisle over, I circle around only to find the "apparently," near sighted, thoughtless, probably drunk driver has double parked leaving no room for another vehicle to utilize the empty spot unless you happen to be riding a motorcycle that day. In my opinion, people like that should do jail time, or at the very least, weekend community service. Part of the penalty should include a good tasering, scattering him and his 24 pack all over the parking lot. During the summer, on a good day, after finding a shopping cart with minimum front end problems, I occasionally break protocol and browse around in the lawn and garden section of my Walmart, which Is located about a https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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half mile from the nearest entry. An easily accessible entry is available, however, seems on my days to prowl, the clerk who opens and tends the easy access door is sick or on an extended coffee break. I must walk all the way around to gain access to the lawn and garden area. Ain't gonna happen..... Checking out, can always be a problem. While shopping, I see multitudes of employees in the little blue vests with the Wallyworld name tags, all busily ignoring the customers with questions, running all over the store, avoiding us, however, when I reach the checkout area, there's only one checker for about twenty people. Now I've never been considered a genius, but seems to me most of the employees ought to be where the money is being collected. Remember the dressing rooms used for trying on clothes? They are now kept locked and can only be opened by a Wally employee with FBI training, who has obviously called in sick that day, or, on an extended coffee break headed for Albuquerque. Growing older, (according to my wife) definitely has it's disadvantages, it's a good thing patience usually comes with aging. Keeps many of us from going postal..........don't get me wrong, I'm glad we have a Wallyworld, for one thing, it gives those two, slow checkers (cashiers) and a hundred and eighty-five more employees a place to work...... https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Trinity Site Open House Saturday October 2, 2021 8:00 am - 2:00 pm White Sands Missile Range White Sands Missile Range will open Trinity Site to the public on Oct. 2 after a brief pause in activities due to COVID-19 . Trinity Site is where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested at 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time July 16, 1945. The open house is free and no reservations are required. At the site visitors can take a quarter-mile walk to ground zero where a small obelisk marks the exact spot where the bomb was detonated. Historical photos are mounted on the fence surrounding the area. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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While at the site, visitors can also ride a missile range shuttle bus two miles from ground zero to the Schmidt/McDonald Ranch House. The ranch house is where the scientists assembled the plutonium core of the bomb. Visitors will also be able to experience what life was like for a ranch family in the early 1940s. In order to comply with New Mexico's COVID-19 mandates, masks must be worn while inside the buses and inside the ranch house. To enter White Sands Missile Range through its Stallion Range Center gate. Stallion gate is five miles south of U.S. Highway 380. The turnoff is 53 miles west of Carrizozo, The Stallion Gate is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors arriving at the gate between those hours will be allowed to drive unescorted the 17 miles to Trinity Site. The road is paved and marked. The site closes promptly at 3:30 p.m.
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Carrizozo Outlook Feb. 23, 1917
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Best Home Improvements to Increase Value Story courtesy Zillow.com
Whether you’re thinking of selling in the next six months or a few years down the road, remodeling with ROI in mind is a smart move. Your home is a huge financial investment, and any money you put toward it should not only increase your enjoyment of the home now but also add value that you’ll recoup when you sell. According to the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report 2020, the average seller makes 2.3 renovations or improvements to prepare to sell, and 79% of sellers make at least one home improvement. Only 21% of sellers list their home as-is. If you’re contemplating investing in a major remodeling project, the following 10 home improvement projects provide the best return on investment for homes nationwide,
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according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost vs. Value Report. 1. Garage door replacement Cost: $3,907 Resale: $3,663 2. Manufactured stone veneer Cost: $10,386 Resale: $9,571 3. Minor kitchen remodel Cost: $26,214 Resale: $18,927 4. Deck addition (wood) Cost: $16,766 Resale: $11,038 5. Siding replacement (vinyl) Cost: $16,576 Resale: $11,315 6. Entry door replacement (steel) Cost: $2,082 Resale: $1,353 7. Window replacement (vinyl) Cost: $19,385 Resale: $13,297 8. Siding replacement (fiber-cement) Cost: $19,626 Resale: $13,618 9. Window replacement (wood) Cost: $23,219 Resale: $15,644 10. Deck addition (composite) Cost: $22,426 https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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The 26th annual Zoo Boo sponsored by the City of Alamogordo, 94Key, Your Country 105.3 KZZX, 107.9 Cool FM, and K-Talk AM1270. Join us for family safe trick-or-treating throughout the Alameda Park Zoo while visiting your favorite zoo animals. Please join us for this amazing annual event held at the Alameda Park Zoo. Festivities are scheduled for Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be trick or treating, bounce houses, vendors, games, and a costume contest! ZOO BOO COSTUME KIDS’ MILE
DATE: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 TIME: 8:00 AM AGES: 6 to 10 COST: $10 for Early Registration (prior to Oct 20, 2019) $15 for Registration (on or after Oct 20, 2019) *ALL KIDS WILL RECEIVE RACE MEDAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Startline will be in the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce parking lot, the course will loop around behind and cut across Alameda Park and finish line will be inside Alameda Park Zoo.
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Awards for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Best Costume for Boys & Girls will be given out at Zoo Boo. ZOO BOO COSTUME 5K DATE: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 TIME: 8:30 AM AGES: 11 & up $25 for Early Registration (prior to Oct 20, 2019) $30 for Registration (on or after Oct 20, 2019) *FIRST 75 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Startline will be in the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce parking lot, the course will loop twice around Alameda Park and finish line will be inside Alameda Park Zoo. Awards for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Best Costume for Males & Females will be given out at Zoo Boo. Please be aware that event may be subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, please contact the AFRC at 575-439-4142.
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ALAMO’S RECORD OF PROGRESS FOR 1907 Many New Buildings, Increase In Freight Tonnage and Express Business, School Enrollment Largest in History of Town. To thoroughly appreciate the progress of Alamogordo during the present year it must be remembered that on January 1, 1907, the removal of the E.P. & S.W. Railroad shops to El Paso had left the town in what was supposed and what some business men claimed a very uncertain condition. But the feeling of uncertainty was not to last long. The removal of the shops was soon forgotten and the year 1907 has been the most prosperous in the history of Alamogordo. Among the most important new buildings erected in Alamogordo during 1907 are the Fraternal City Sanatorium, an institution for the treatment and cure of tuberculosis, accommodating 150 patients, at a cost of $45,000.
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Alamogordo and El Paso owing to the increased business. The freight tonnage for 1907 is 25% greater than that of 1906, and a large amount of switching track has been laid to handle the increase. The Territorial Blind institute, which is located here, now has an enrollment of thirty blind pupils who, in addition to receiving a common school education, are fitted to become useful and self-supporting citizens by being taught broom and chair making, sewing, piano tuning and other useful occupations. The showing of the public schools for 1907 is exceedingly gratifying and the number of students enrolled is proof that the population of Alamogordo has increased during the year. No sickness has occurred during the school term and under the direction of competent teachers a high standard of work has been attained and attendance has increased 22 percent over that of 1906. Next year Alamogordo will be confronted with the problem of providing greater school accommodations to accommodate the pupils who are now receiving only half day instruction. The Baptist College of New Mexico, a Christian institution where higher branches of education are taught, has a large enrollment and efficient corps of teachers. Two important organizations have been effected during the year: The Alamo Business Men’s club and the Alamogordo Fruit Growers Association. The purpose of the former is to advertise the Alamogordo Valley, that of the latter to protect and encourage the fruit raising industry and grow 300 acres of cantaloupes for the eastern markets next year, which crop will net the farmers $45,000.
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NOTE THE PROPOSED TROLLEY LINE RUNNING UP 10th to COLLEGE
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ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO SEPTEMBER 6. I900. Alamogordo News
TO LAY THE CORNER STONES Of New Mexico Baptist College, Public School and New Baptist Church WITH FULL MASONIC CEREMONIES Sacramento Lodge of Masons Organized - A Big Day for Alamogordo - Prominent Masons in Attendance On Thursday and Friday, September 6 and 7, impressive ceremonies will be held in Alamogordo, attending the organization of the Sacramento Masonic lodge and the laying of the corner stones of the New Mexico Baptist College, the Alamogordo public school and the new Baptist church with Masonic ceremonies. The Masonic lodges of Eddy, White Oaks, Las Cruces and Roswell have received special invitations to attend the organization meeting and assist in performing the ceremonies attending the laying of the corner stones of the above mentioned buildings…. The founding of the New Mexico Baptist College is only the beginning of the most prosperous career ever experienced by any city in the west, and great credit is due the citizens of Alamogordo, as well as the promoters, for the liberal support they have given the project. The building now being erected is the first of three that are to be built, and will cost, when completed and furnished, $12,500. The new public school building, which is to cost $10,000, is another great step in the progress of Alamogordo, and will be one of the most complete and finest equipped institutions of its kind in the Territory. The Baptist church building will cost $2,000 and will be one of the prettiest edifices in Alamogordo. EDITORS NOTE:$12,500 in 1900 is worth $406,254.46 today. $10,000 in 1900 is worth $325,003.57 today & $2,000 worth $65,000.71 today. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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● 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ● Water or additional vegetable stock ● Fresh cilantro leaves ● Lime wedges, optional
Directions ● In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring first 14 ingredients to a boil. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. ● Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired with water or additional stock. ● Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot, with lime wedges if desired. ● Freeze option: Before adding cilantro, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. ● To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with lime wedges.
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Tomato & Cabbage Soup INGREDIENTS ● 5 carrots, chopped ● 3 onions, chopped ● 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid ● 1 large head cabbage, chopped ● 1 envelope dry onion soup mix ● 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained ● 2 quarts tomato juice ● 2 green bell peppers, diced ● 10 stalks celery, chopped ● 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth INSTRUCTIONS Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for several days. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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What our Customers say about us! I would call the blue stone a rock/gem and crystals shop on top of a jewelry store personally. They have plenty of lovely jewelry but the quality of the gems here in New Mexico is insane! Perfect gift selection for the holidays coming up. They have fossils all over the store as well! If it's not healing stones, crystals, or vintage jewelry I'm sure you'll find something very pretty that catches your eye. Drop in and peak inside yourself, and say hi to Ivan (he'll wave back!) Peggy the owner is a friendly face and great conversation who can help assist you with any questions. Perry G. This place is truly amazing! Staff is super helpful and friendly, the prices are reasonable, there are so many amazing things to see, and they have a blue McCaw named Ivan! Perfect store in my book! Jessica S. Could I live in this shop? Yes, please! Fantastic selection of beautiful and unique stones. If you're in town this is a must see. Very helpful and friendly staff, knowledgeable on everything from jewelry to rattle snakes to wild birds. There's also a big bird in the back which talks to you. :-) really magical space all around! Oliver L. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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An eclectic collection of all decorations Southwest. And a huge Macau in back to boot! The assortment of jewelery is no doubt the largest in the area…Staff is very helpful. They do jewelry repair here and the place has this really authentic Old West feel to it. A local standard… Rex S. A great place for Unique gifts specializes in southwest decor it's a locally owned and run family business. took my mom here when she was visiting and couldn't get her to leave there is just a lot to choose from and it's moderately priced as well. Greg F. We had so much fun at this store! There's something for everyone and in every price range. We bought a beautiful crystal, horse fetish, and small roadrunner kachina. …. Definitely worth a stop and easy to get to. Justine G. This place has a vast collection of gorgeous Southwest style jewelry. A friend and I came in here to browse one day and the woman who helped us (I believe she was the owner) was so friendly and excited to have us in and show us her collection. I really don't remember the pricing since I wasn't the one shopping, but my friend (who is always looking for a good deal) bought a few things so I'm guessing it wasn't too bad. Definitely a cool little store with some very unique items! Malia R. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Pistachios are Keto Friendly The ketogenic (Keto) diet is the most popular diet in internet searches this summer. It suggests consuming a large amount of fat (between 70 and 80% of the daily caloric intake) and a significant reduction in carbohydrate intake. In particular, carbs should represent less than 5% of calorie intake (instead of the usual 50%). Therefore, this diet consists mainly of fatty foods, proteins, and very few vegetables. The ketogenic diet provides high satiety and relatively fast weight loss without losing muscle mass. Nuts like pistachios make great snacking options for anyone following the keto diet. They’re excellent sources of both dietary fat, fiber, and protein. But some nuts like pistachios are also rather high in their carb counts, which raises the question, “are pistachios keto?” Nuts like pistachios are an incredibly popular snack choice for many people who are following low-carb diet plans. Here are just a few of the reasons why: Pistachios are a calorie-dense food, making pistachios an ideal snack choice for satisfying hunger cravings. ● Like other nuts, pistachios provide an abundance of dietary fat. ● Pistachios are packed full of protein. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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● Pistachios are a good source of dietary fiber. ● Pistachios contain several other essential vitamins and minerals. Figuring out whether or not pistachios are keto or not can be somewhat tricky. After all, they’re a bit high in carbs, with a serving of 49 pistachios (1 oz/ 28 grams) having 7.7 grams of carbs. Appearances can be deceiving, however. Many of those carbs come from dietary fiber, leaving you with a reduced total of 4.7 net carbs. Make no mistake about it; if you can spare the carbs, pistachios are a nutrient powerhouse and should absolutely be included as part of your keto diet. A 1 oz serving/49 shelled pistachios will provide you with the following nutritional breakdown for all of the major macros: ● 159 calories ● 7.7 grams carbohydrates ● 5.7 grams protein ● 12.9 grams fat ● 3 grams fiber ● 291 milligrams potassium As with pretty much all nuts, pistachios also provide you with a wide range of great health benefits. Here are 3 of the top health benefits offered by pistachios: ● Rich source of dietary fiber ● Pistachios are also rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. ● Relieves inflammation in the body Are pistachios keto friendly? Yes, pistachios are keto friendly. They are also a great source of fiber, antioxidants and help relieve inflammation. Pistachios are a guilt-free snack and are a great option for someone looking for a filling food on the keto diet. They come with many different seasonings to perk up your tastebuds and can even make a great coating on fish and chicken in place of breadcrumbs. Story courtesy of Heart of the Desert https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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ALAMOGORDO IS PROSPERING County Seat of Otero Growing Rapidly Local Institutions Flourishing In talking to a representative of the New Mexican, they stated that the town of Alamodordo was doing very nicely and that business was good and that the population was increasing. The country in the vicinity of the town, especially south of it, is being settled to a goodly extent and a number of homesteads have been made lately. The home-steaders who came there last year and several other ranchers who have lived in the vicinity for sometime, raised very good crops this year. Corn and other cereals have done well and vegetables have yielded very satisfactory. The finest of watermelons are raised in this section and without irrigation. Water for drinking and domestic purposes can be had in abundance at a depth of from forty to one hundred feet and many wells have been dug and windmills put up for the purpose of raising water. The Institute for the Blind is In very successful operation, and the superintendent, Professor S. H. Gill, is doing splendid work. The American Co-Operative Sanitarium has been opened and a number of people have already arrived and are being taken care of at the institution. The climate of Alamogordo is considered a very fine one for the cure of bronchial and lung affections. The George B. Bent mine in Tularosa Canyon is being worked and from fifteen to twenty men are employed there. The mine is about midway beween Tularosa and the Mescalero Indian Agency. The product is copper. The owners are satisfied with results. SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1907. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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My art making is exploratory in nature, my studio a type of laboratory of ideas and methods. I am not simply making images, as much as I am questioning my perceptions of the world around me. My curiosity is like a candle in my imagination illuminating the possibilities: my art practice investigates these ideas. My work combines several elements including painting, ceramics, mixed media collating aspects into a cohesive whole. My inspiration grows from my interests in mythologies, cultural histories, travel and found objects that spark my interest. I am interested in words, books and systems of thought that serve as a springboard for further investigation. I like to think of my process as playfully creative. As the work begins to connect to my personal history, https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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MIKE LAGG Mike Lagg is a self-taught woodworker whose furniture, buildings, sculptures, and kinetic pieces are engineered to move with the wind, body, sun, and hand. He works with hardwoods and recycled material to make pieces with refined craft and inventive recreation. Lagg’s woodworks are in hundreds of homes and has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. “Woodworking projects are almost always born of necessity and necessities lead to creative opportunities. I am always https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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trying to make a machine that runs randomly. That kind of chaos, is hard to find. That is what I’m trying to do with my woodwork— I’m trying to tame chaos.” Mike Lagg likes to stretch these boundaries of functional aesthetics with impractical and insane imagination. He has been a main stay of the local art community for thirty years. His long and selective career connects your collection of his artisry
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MAYOR LUTZ SEES GREAT FUTURE FOR TOWN OF CARRIZOZO Urges Pull-Together Spirit and Expresses Hatred for Politics Having any Part in Municipal Government.
SAYS OUR RESOURCES ARE UNSURPASSED CARRIZOZO OUTLOOK FRIDAY. MARCH 2. 1917 The upbuilding of Carrizozo, the welfare of the city in general the betterment of the community, regardless of politics, cliques or factions, is the firm stand taken by Mayor Henry Lutz as set forth in his inaugural statement to the citizens of Carrizozo this week. "Having been recently elected mayor of Carrizozo," says Mr. Lutz, "I take this opportunity and this manner of thanking the voters for the honor bestowed upon me and must say that my appreciation is far deeper owing to the fact that the election returns indicated that there was not a dissenting vote cast- not a vote against me. I hereby promise you that at all times you will find me responsive to the duties of the office which you saw fit to honor me with, and that the common good shall be https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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foremost in mind." "The very first thing necessary", explains Mr. Lutz, "is the exercising of a spirit of cooperation among our citizens, for without such, few things are possible." "We have vast resources and what we want to do is transform Carrizozo into a real city, make Carrizozo the nucleus for the exploitation of these unlimited resources and opportunities." "In Amarillo,Texas, only a few years ago," continues Mayor Lutz, my visit there disclosed only a series of stock pens and a house or two on the bleak and bare prairie then virtually a desert. Today, look at Amarillo with twenty to twenty-five thousand souls! The spirit of co-operation did it. The people got together everybody boosted. Amarillo's only resource was the livestock industry. Carrizozo has the livestock industry, Carrizozo has better railroad facilities than any other town In this section of the country, three passenger trains each way every day in the week; our mail and shipping facilities are unexcelled. Carrizozo has rich mineral deposits - mining facilities and a host of other advantages. Amarillo has made good so has El Paso, and so can Carrizozo with her resources for greater than either of these cities, and so WILL Carrizozo if her people will only pull together and boost for the one common cause…" https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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October Birth Flower
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The calendula, pretty and practical, is the Birth Month Flower of October. Calendulas grew their name from blooming at the beginning of each month, hence the Latin "calends" and the English "calendar." The calendula means "throughout the months." This flower is used by many gardeners as an insect repellent and by cooks as a spicy seasoning or coloring for food. Dried, the calendula can spice up and brighten up a salad. In fact, this flower is referred to as the "pot marigold" because of cooking pots, not flowerpots. As if these weren't enough uses for the calendula, this flower can be used as many herbal medicinal remedies for headaches, toothaches, stomachaches, fever reducers and menstrual cramps. It can reduce swelling in insect bites, sprains, jaundice, sore eyes, wounds and other skin irritations when the calendula is made into an ointment. Lip balms can be made to soothe chapped lips as well. The calendula's bright colors ranging from gold to bright orange have also been boiled to make brilliant dyes for fabrics, cosmetics and food. The calendula, or marigold (referred to as "Mary's Gold" by early Christians), was considered a sacred flower. Garlands of marigolds were crafted and strung around the necks of the holy saint statues. These brilliant flowers decorated the statue of the Virgin Mary as if they were the sun and stars surrounding her. Its floral meaning is associated with "winning grace." In ancient times, garlands of marigolds protected homes from evil by being strung at doorsteps. It was once thought that placing these garlands under a bed would cause the sleeping person to have prophetic dreams. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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The Lodge in Cloudcroft was originally built in 1899 by the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway. It became a successful retreat for visitors to enjoy the cool weather and fresh mountain air. In 1908, the El Paso & Southwestern Railroad system, (the new owners), advertised the hotel, restaurant, pavilion, tennis court, golf links, bowling alley, billiard parlor, burro trips & kids playground were accessible for weekend rates for $3.00 round trip and Lodge rates were $12.50 per week. EDITOR’S NOTE $3.00 in 1908 had today’s buying power of $87, while $12.50 in 1908 is the equal to$370 today On June 13, 1909, a disastrous fire destroyed the Lodge. By 1911, a large 41,000 square foot wood structure was rebuilt and opened in its current, more scenic location. The first 40 years, the 9 hole golf course was the highest https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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in elevation in North America. Today, it is the 7th highest in the world. It remains one of the oldest golf courses in the United States. The hotel has 59 rooms, a restaurant, bar, retail shops, pool, day spa and hiking trails. The Lodge has hosted and entertained hundreds of politicians, artists, entertainers and business leaders, including Poncho Villa, Judy Garland, Clark Gable and Gilbert Roland. Dignitaries include US and Mexican government officials. Scientists and astronauts from all over the world have visited during their visits to White Sands Missile Range, Holloman AFB and Ft. Bliss. The famous hotelier, Conrad Hilton managed the Lodge in the 1930's.
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She was reportedly murdered by her enraged lumberjack boyfriend who caught her in bed with another man. Ghostly occurrences started occurring soon after her death. Two ghosts haunt the Lodge; Rebecca, a playful, mischievous spirit and her lumberjack boyfriend, who makes his presence known on occasion. It is thought that Rebecca lives in the room, right behind the downstairs bathroom. Many have felt her strange energetic, but friendly presence, and she is an accepted part of the Inn. Many employees and guests have reported seeing the apparition of a beautiful, redhaired woman, with brilliantly blue eyes, floating around the halls. Late one evening as a guest was dozing off, he heard a scraping sound in the hallway. Cracking his door, he saw a woman with long red hair, in a 30s style, floor-length nightgown, who was busy rearranging the flowers that were sitting in a vase, on top of an antique chest, that was in the hallway. Rebecca has made her presence known among the Lodge’s employees. * A new employee, who had been living in an upstairs room for about 2 months, was getting ready to come down to work, when she saw in her vanity mirror, the toilet handle move by itself, to flush the toilet. Rebecca was mischievously welcoming her to The Lodge. * While serving a guest and his wife, who had expressed cynicism https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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about the existence of Rebecca, a wine glass suddenly shattered while sitting on their table. When they left, the lights blinked twice. The Red Dog Saloon is a favorite place to be for Rebecca. It was built in the space once used as a shower area for inn employees. She has made her presence known in several ways. * Lights have been known to go on and off at will. * Workers cleaning up after the saloon shuts have seen her twirling apparition on the dance floor. * The bartender had often seen a reflection of a pretty, red-haired woman in a lovely, long dress in the bar mirror, but when one turns to look at her, she disappears. * She has been known to help herself to the alcoholic drinks served, without paying for them, leaving an unexplained tab. * Patrons of the Lodge have called up and complained about the loud music coming from The Red Dog Saloon, when it wasn’t even open. It seems that Rebecca likes to dance. * One bartender, a Ms. Crosby ran to use the downstairs bathroom, used by The Red Dog Saloon patrons. The lights wouldn’t turn on, and she was alone. After using the toilet, she discovers that there is no toilet paper, and she shouts out an expletive phrase, “Oh s’.!” Much to her surprise, a white, ghostly hand appeared under the doorway, with a roll of toilet paper, trying to be helpful in a humorous way. Petrified, she ran upstairs with her pants half on. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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WORK PROGRESSING AT HIGH ROLLS Surveying for Big Hotel and Cottages Large Artificial Lake Laying Out Streets, Avenues, and Driveways
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every thing will be modern and strictly up to date. The work of surveying for the big new electric plant has also been under way for some time. This plant is to be one of the finest in the southwest. There is hardly a limit to the amount of power that can be developed, and Alamogordo, High Rolls and in fact the entire valley will be furnished electricity from this plant. It proposed to build a plant that can accommodate all the needs that any occasion may demand. When the trolley system to Cloudcroft is completed, power for the cars will he furnished by the High Rolls plant. The big dam will also be used to irrigate the land below High Rolls. The hotel & all other buildings at High Rolls will have electric lights, hot and cold water in each room, and in and in fact all modern conveniences.
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE IN CLOUDCROFT
October 23, 2021 A spooktacular day of family fun! We have The Great Pumpkin Roll Contests! Be sure to bring your own pumpkins! There will be a small amount of pumpkins for sale for those who forget. ● 2pm: The Great Pumpkin roll will have 2 categories: ● Modified and nonmodified. **Please bring your own pumpkins** ● Costume Contest (Burro Avenue at 3:00pm) ● Pumpkin decorating contest 3pm-4pm in the Cloudcroft First Baptist Church. Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin!! Ages 5 & Under, 6-10, 11-15 & 16 and up. Games, Hot Dogs, and Jump house! Sponsoring our Great Pumpkin https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Race is the Sacramento VFW Post 11999! They will start off the event at 1:30pm with Calling of the Colors that includes our US and State Flags and a bugle. The race will start at 2pm with the Amateur Pumpkin Races. During this time the VFW booth will have Spaghetti Dinner tickets available to sale for $9.00. This includes drinks, salad and dessert for November 10th at 4:30 pm to 6:30pm in the Cloudcroft Senior Center. Those of you who would like to help support the VFW and all the community service they perform can purchase tickets to this dinner. Bring your own pumpkin and come participate or watch the Great Pumpkin Race! Amateurs will compete for prizes by rolling pumpkins down a hill. It’s as hilarious as it sounds, and it’s fun to see what kind of wheels the pros put on their pumpkins. The pumpkins and their owners line up at the top of the hill in front of the library. On the word "go," the pumpkins are released and allowed to roll downhill with the help of only gravity. The pumpkins bounce and some may curved to the right or the left, while on their journey to the finish line. The categories include amateur, semiprofessional or professional. The first category is non-modified where the young children compete by rolling the pumpkin . Bring your pumpkins to race! (Ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10) Semi-Pros and Pros (Age 13-Adult) bring modified pumpkins with a base, axle or wheels. Trick or Treating on Burro Ave. will take place after the costume contest. We will begin in front of the library on Swallow Street. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Gillespie Ranch
RV Park with Horse Pens | Cozy Cabins | Horse Boarding | Antique Store
Susan and Kent welcome horseback riders, hunters, ATV riders, and anyone else you want to bring along. Camp in your rig or enjoy the fully equipped cozy cabins. Come to ride or hunt, or just to enjoy the mountain scenery. If you tire of the mountain solitude, or just want a nice dinner, Cloudcroft with its many shops and restaurants, and Ruidoso with its casinos, race track, museums, fishing, shops and restaurants, are just a short distance away. Also available at Gillespie Ranch is a long term horse boarding facility, round pen, roping arena, stallion service, and Backwoods Treasures gift shop. WiFi is available on the gift shop porch.
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The Plains of San Agustin An origanal poem by Cathie Eisen
I sink back into this place as if into a soft cushion The sense of belonging enfolding my soul The broad expanse of the Plains of San Agustin unfolding before me. The snow dusted hills glowing soft in the dawn. The tear in my eye full of promise. From where does such emotion suddenly spring, bursting forth from a heart grown firm and strong. Drawn from the spirit who holds her own balance, radiating with a force so beyond her control. There is something here so different, from the mountains I call home The long sweep of the plain, and the utter silence unbroken. The snow swept sky filled with grey clouds, suspended above the clear cold dawn, and aching to fall to the grown. My spirit seeks completion, as my hopes unfurl once more The long-held dream of yesterday is again within my reach.
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When the Spanish arrived in the Tularosa Basin, they found springs and small streams coming from the Sacramento Mountains that fed a relatively lush grassland on the eastern side of the basin. While the Spanish tried some sheep ranching and some mining, the area remained firmly under Apache control until the 1850s, when the United States established its military presence at Fort Stanton (in the Sacramento Mountains) (1855–1896), Torreon Fort (near Lincoln) (1850s), and Camp Comfort (1858–1859) at White Sands. Under US military protection, the first permanent settlement was established in 1862, when about 50 Hispanic farmers from the Rio Grande Valley moved to Tularosa. Efforts to control the Apache waned somewhat during the American Civil War and serious American settlement did not begin until the late 1870s, when settlers and cattle ranchers from Texas began moving into the basin.
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Morning Sun by Cathie Eisen This now is how it was done The original house of hand-hewn logs. Vigas hand split as there were no saws Only axe and awl and old wooden packing boxes The panels nailed up to the walls To seal the gaps between the logs Using the same nails the boxes came with Because that was all they had The bark and the boxes covered the open cracks For the dirt was too fine to make mud We think our lives are tough It is best to face the door east It will catch the morning sun. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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What is Wine?
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he definition of wine is simple: an alcoholic beverage made with the fermented juice of grapes. Wine was originally made with grapes and the grape is the single best fruit to make wine with due to its characteristics. However, you can make wine with several types of fruits including apples, peaches, various berries, plums, and even tomatoes. Wine is different from beer in that wine is made from fruit and beer is made from grains. Wine grapes are different than standard table grapes that are made for eating. Wine grapes are seeded and they are smaller and sweeter than their counterparts. Most wine grapes come from a single specious of grape called Vitis vinifera. This strain of grape has been cultivated and grafted with many other types of grapes to create a variety of grapes we use to make wine today. The characteristics of wine are vast. Wine is very acidic. It’s on the higher end of the pH scale. This gives wine its a tart taste. Wines come in different levels of sweetness. Most of the wines that are considered to be “fine wines” are on the dry end of the scale. While other wines are semisweet with both a dry and sweet taste. On the other end of the range, you have very sweet wines. These are where most of the fruit wines come in. The alcohol content within wine also affects the flavor. More alcohol can make the wine “hotter” than lower alcohol wine. The level of alcohol https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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in the wine also helps it to stay shelf stable. The average alcohol range of wine is between 10% and 15% alcohol by volume. Finally, the aromas of wine are just as important as the taste. A large percentage of our perception of taste comes from smells. The most basic explanation of how wine made is really simple. You take fruit juice and ferment it by adding yeast. In fact, you don’t really even need to add yeast to grapes to create wine. In the old days, they would simply crush the grapes and let them sit. Natural yeast will start the process of fermentation. Today we use specialized wine making yeast that will ensure you get a quality result. Yeast is really the most important element in turning fruit juice into wine. Yeast will consume the sugars within the juice and turn them into alcohol and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide gas escapes the wine while the alcohol stays creating a delicious elixir from the gods. Yeast colonies will grow in the wine while it is fermenting. Eventually, there will not be enough sugar to feed the entire colony and some of the yeast will die off. The alcohol level rises while the yeast consumes the sugar. This rising level of alcohol also kills off the yeast as they can not survive in higher levels of alcohol. Eventually, all of your yeast will die off and you will be left with wine. Story courtesy winemakerscorner.com https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Pharmacy Fun Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know ● The RX symbol might have Egyptian Origins Most people think that Rx is derived from the Latin word “recipe”, meaning “take”, but another interesting theory suggests that it evolved from the Eye of Horus, an Egyptian symbol believed to have healing powers. Pharmacies and drugstores have been around for a long time. The world’s oldest prescriptions were etched into tablets around 2100 B.C. and Baghdad was home to some of the earliest drugstores, dating as far back as the eighth century. ● Coca-Cola was invented by a pharmacist. In 1886, pharmacist John S. Pemberton created CocaCola as a treatment for most common ailments. His bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, names the drink and writes it down in the loopy, flowing handwriting that became known as the brand’s logo. The drink was based on cocaine from the coca leaf and caffeinated extracts from a kola nut – hence the name, CocaCola. The cocaine was removed from the recipes in 1903. Pemberton sold his syrup to Atlanta soda fountains, and the rest is history. ● Dr. Pepper was invented by a pharmacist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Pepper originated at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store. It was invented by a young pharmacist named Charles Alderton who sought out to create a syrup that smelled like a drugstore. Alderton loved the way the scents of the syrups at the soda fountain mixed together and wafter through the air and captured that scent in a drink. He tried different combinations of syrup, keeping a journal of his experiments until he landed on a combination that was just right. ● American’s first licensed pharmacist opened a drugstore that provided traditional medicine as well as Voodoo remedies. Louisiana was the first star to require pharmacists to be licensed. A French https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Alamodoso Magazine for Otero & Lincoln County, New Mexico * Page 115 immigrant named Louis Dufilho, Jr. became the first licensed pharmacist in the county in 1816. He opened his own pharmacy in 1823 in New Orleans, where he offered traditional medications as well as Voodoo remedies, opium, leeches, and a soda fountain. ● The first commercial drug was mass-produced in 1883. The Industrial Revolution brought the technology necessary for massproducing the first commercial drug, antipyrine, a pain reliever. It was sold to customers in a dosed prepackaged form. Most pharmacists still custom made a lot of medications from raw ingredients to suit individual patients, but the technology continued to advance. Tablets and enteric-coated tablets were introduced in 1884, and the gelatin capsule was first massproduced in 1875. By the 1900s, most pharmacies stocked their shelves with prefabricated medications. ● The first hospital pharmacy in America opened in 1752. The Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 in Philadelphia which at that time was the fastest growing city in the colonies. It primarily took care of the poor and homeless suffering from physical and mental illnesses. Benjamin Franklin himself played a key role in bringing the vision for this hospital to life, and is reported to have said, “I do not remember any of my political maneuvers, the success of which gave me at the time more pleasure.” ● The first drug reference book in England was created in 1618. The book, Pharmacopoeia londinensis, was backed by King James I and allowed the Royal College of Physicians to create a master list of all known medications, their indications for use, and their effects. ● American’s first licensed pharmacist opened a drugstore that provided traditional medicine as well as Voodoo remedies. A French immigrant named Louis Dufilho, Jr. became the first licensed pharmacist in the county in 1816. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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U.S. Route 66 in New Mexico
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he historic U.S. Route 66 ran east–west across the central part of the state of New Mexico, along the path now taken by Interstate 40. However, until 1937, it took a longer route via Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, now roughly New Mexico State Road 6 , I-25, and US 84. Large portions of the old road parallel to I-40 have been designated NM 117, NM 118, NM 122, NM 124, NM 333, three separate loops of I-40 Business, and state-maintained frontage roads. Route 66 in New Mexico was marked over portions of two auto trails — the National Old Trails Road from Arizona via Albuquerque and Santa Fe to just shy of Las Vegas, and one of the main routes of the Ozark Trails network from that point into Texas. The state had taken over maintenance of these roads under several numbers: NM 6 from Arizona to Los Lunas, part of NM 1 through Albuquerque and Santa Fe to near Las Vegas, NM 56 to Santa Rosa, the short NM 104 to Cuervo, and part of NM 3 to Texas. While NM 56 and NM 104 were completely absorbed by US 66, NM 6 was reassigned to a route splitting from US 66 at Laguna and heading straight east through Albuquerque, Moriarty, and Palma to US 66 at Santa Rosa. Except between Albuquerque and https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Discover Lincoln County
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“The most dangerous street in America”
President Rutherford B. Hayes called Lincoln’s main street “the most dangerous street in America,” and in September 1878, he removed New Mexico’s corrupt Governor Axtell from office and appointed Lew Wallace as the new governor. The United States attorney, the sheriff, and the local military commander were also replaced. At first, Governor Wallace felt that conditions in Lincoln County might call for martial law. The President, however, advised lawbreakers to return to peace. Story continues page 116 https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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On November 13, 1878, Governor Wallace proclaimed an amnesty for all those involved in the Lincoln County War if they were not already under indictment. This proclamation, however, did not include Billy the Kid.
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state monument in the state. The historic site includes 17 structures and outbuildings, three of which are museums.
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store, residence, Masonic Lodge, courthouse, and jail. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West. Trace the events of 1878 through the Courthouse
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prehistory and ending with the Lincoln County War. A 22 minute video about the Lincoln County War and the community is shown every half hour. The importance of this community and the significance of the Bonito Valley in the prehistory and history of the Territory of New Mexico are interpreted within some of the 17 structures that comprise Lincoln Historic Site. These historic adobe and stone buildings are preserved as they were in the late 1800s and represent the factions involved in the Lincoln County War, 18781881. Visiting Information ● With most of the property’s historic buildings open, visitors can walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the American West. Hours and Days of Operation: ● Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday Admission: ● $7 for adults. Free for children 16 years and younger. NM residents with ID admitted free the first Sunday of every month. ● Phone: 575-653-4025
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BOOKS ABOUT BILLY THE KID
The Saga of Billy the Kid by Walter Noble Burns First published in 1926, this entertaining and dramatic biography forever installed outlaw Billy the Kid in the pantheon of mythic heroes from the Old West and is still considered the single most influential portrait of Billy in this century. Saga focuses on the Kid's life and experiences in the bloody war between the Murphy-Dolan and Tunstall-McSween gangs in and around Lincoln, New Mexico, between 1878 and 1881. Burns paints the Kid as a boyish Robin Hood or romantic knight galvanized into a life of crime and killing by the war's violence and bloodshed. Billy represented the romantic and anarchic Old West that the march of civilization was rapidly displacing
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To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West by Mark Lee Gardner No outlaw typifies America’s mythic Wild West more than Billy the Kid. To Hell on a Fast Horse by Mark Lee Gardner is the riveting true tale of Sheriff Pat Garrett’s thrilling, breakneck chase in pursuit of the notorious bandit. David Dary calls To Hell on a Fast Horse, “A masterpiece,” and Robert M. Utley calls it, “Superb narrative history.” This is spellbinding historical adventure at its very best, recalling James Swanson’s New York Times bestseller Manhunt—about the search for Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth—as it fills in with fascinating detail the story director Sam Peckinpah brought to the screen in his classic film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. ”
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Billy the Kid by Anonymous
I' LL SING you a true song of Billy the Kid, I'll sing of the desperate deeds that he did Way out in New Mexico long, long ago, When a man's only chance was his own forty four. When Billy the Kid was a very young lad, In old Silver City he went to the bad; Way out in the West with a gun in his hand At the age of twelve years he killed his first man. Fair Mexican maidens play guitars and sing https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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A song about Billy, their boy bandit king, How ere his young manhood had reached its sad end He'd a notch on his pistol for twenty-one men. 'Twas on the same night when poor billy died He said to his friends: “I am not satisfied; There are twenty-one men I have put bullets through And Sheriff Pat Garrett must make twenty-two.” Now, this is how Billy the Kid met his fate: The bright moon was shining, the hour was late. Shot down by Pat Garrett, who once was his friend, The young outlaw's life had now come to its end. There's many a man with a face fine and fair Who starts out in life with a chance to be square, But just like poor Billy he wanders astray And loses his life in the very same way.
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Fort Stanton Historic Site is located just outside the town of Lincoln in south-central New Mexico, along the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. Surrounded by Lincoln National Forest and 1,300 acres of undeveloped BLM land, including the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, we offer self-guided tours, and are open every day of the week. Fort Stanton also hosts a variety of living history events. The Museum and Visitors Center features historic exhibits, an introductory video, and Gift Shop featuring Fort Stanton souvenirs and books by regional authors. Open: Thursday to Monday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission is $7 for adults. Free for children 16 years and younger. NM residents with ID admitted free on the first Sunday of every month. https://issuu.com/alamodosomagazine
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Established in 1855, Fort Stanton may be one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the country and is the bestpreserved fort in New Mexico. Found just outside the historic town of Lincoln and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, the 240-acre site is best known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War. However, over its 160-year history, Fort Stanton has also borne witness to westward expansion, the lawless days of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War, the tuberculosis epidemic that peaked in the 1920s, the New Deal–era Civilian Conservation Corps, and the internment of German sailors during World War II. Fort Stanton’s 12-building parade ground appears much as it did in the mid-1800s, making it easy to imagine military life in the Old West. Here, you can also learn about some of the most unusual and little-known chapters in New Mexico history.
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The gun that killed American Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid sold for more than $6 million at auction in Los Angeles, more than double the pre-sale estimate. Bonhams auctioneers said the Colt single-action revolver that Sheriff Pat Garrett used to take down Billy the Kid in 1881 was bought over the phone by a person who wished to remain anonymous. Bonhams, which described the gun as "the most iconic treasure of early Western history," said the $6.03 million price was a world record for any firearm. It had been expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million. Billy the Kid was a wanted man in Arizona and New Mexico, killing eight men. After a months long pursuit, Garrett tracked him down to a ranch in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and shot and killed him on July 14, 1881. Billy the Kid was 21 years old. The story of the 19th-century outlaw has been chronicled in pop culture for almost 100 years, including in movies such as "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" and "Young Guns." The gun came from the collection of Texas couple Jim and Theresa Earle, who amassed Western firearms and other artifacts for some 50 years. Jim Earle died in 2019. Story courtesy Yahoo News / Reuters
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