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Philmont Scout Ranch
Four Great MuseuMs and an outdoor store! Everyone is invited! Part 2
The National Scouting Museum – Philmont Scout Ranch is located four miles south of Cimarron, New Mexico in the heart of Philmont’s basecamp. Are you hungry for information? The Museum is home to the Seton Memorial Library and Reading Room, the Museum Gift Shop with dazzling silver jewelry and a thought-provoking selection of western books. The National Scouting Museum is just one of four museums at Philmont. The lovely Villa Philmonté, also at basecamp, is a 1920’s mansion filled with lovely European and Western antiques. Guided tours are available by reservation: 575-376-1136. (Learn more about the Villa in the Summer 2018 issue of New Legends Magazine.) The third museum is the rustic Kit Carson Museum at Rayado where the staff dress in interpretive clothing of the 1850’s and describe frontier life of that era. Call 575-376-1136 for the autumn schedule. (Learn more about the Kit Carson Museum in the Summer 2018 issue of New Legends Magazine.)
The fourth museum operated by Philmont is the Chase Ranch House. Chase Ranch was founded by Manly and Theresa Chase in 1869. This young couple arrived from Colorado with nothing more than a wagon, Manly’s tools, a couple of trunks of household items, some books, some hidden cash, a couple of saddle horses and a milk cow. Undaunted by hard work, they built a ranch house and developed gardens, an apple orchard and fields that grew grass and grain for their livestock. Four generations of the Chase family lived on this ranch until 2012 when the great-granddaughter, Gretchen Sammis, passed away. Gretchen loved her family ranch and worked hard to make it successful. She participated in many organizations related to ranching and conservation, sometimes being the first female director or president of those organizations. She worked with state organizations as well as national ones. In 2008 she was selected as Cattleman of the Year by “The New Mexico Stockman Magazine” and she was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 1986. Before she passed away, Gretchen created the Chase Ranch Foundation. Its purpose is to preserve the legacy of the Chase Ranch through maintaining its historic structures, running the ranch, caring for the large family heirloom collection and offering educational programs on New Mexico/Southwest history and ranching to young people. The Chase Ranch Foundation honors this mission. Philmont Scout Ranch manages the Chase Ranch property for the Foundation.
The Chase Ranch house and the surrounding gardens can be seen on guided tours from early June until mid-October. Please call 575-376-1136 for exact dates. The Chase Ranch main house is located on State Highway 204, about 3 miles north of Highway 64. It is located along the Ponil River.
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Need a good sleeping bag or hiking boots? Visit the Tooth of Time Traders, an award-winning outdoor store in the heart of Philmont. Not a Scout? Don’t worry! The Tooth of Time Traders is open to everyone. The main building is absolutely full of great clothing and gear. In the summer time, a tempting snack bar operates out of a brand new building right next door. In addition to all of that, if you’re a bargain hunter, visit the yurt where a constant supply of sale items is available.
CALL 575-376-1144 FOR THE SEASONAL SCHEDULE OF ALL THREE OUTLETS.
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Every Scout deserves a Well-Trained Leader. This is the principle that propels the Philmont Training Center. The Training Center is the national training center for the Boy Scouts of America. It was established in 1950. The Training Center offers 10 weeks of BSA conferences and family activities. The conferences cover all aspects of Scouting: from Cub Scout Games to membership drives, to the newest and best camping gear, etcetera. Usually a mother or a father is in a conference and the other family members are divided into their age brackets for a bevy of activities. A new family program was rolled out with great success during the summer of 2018. There were no conferences, just adventurous family time within the world of Scouting. Families had fun together all week, choosing a morning activity and an afternoon activity, or sometimes all-day activities. Activities included hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, high ropes course and shooting sports. In an age when families live very busy lives, a whole week of family together-time proves to be very appealing and registration for these weeks exceeded expectations.
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Whether it’s high-adventure on the trails or conferences and family activities at the Training Center, these opportunities are available to Scouts and Scouters who are actively registered as members of the Boy Scouts of America. Visit your local BSA Council and become a member. Scouting is fun and it is based on old-fashioned values that never wear out!
If your desire is to be outside but you are not a Scout, consider camping and hiking in Cimarron Canyon or check out the beauty of the Valle Vidal, a 100,000 acre swath of the Carson National Forest. Don’t forget Wheeler Peak and the ski lift in the mountains of Angel Fire. Call the Cimarron Chamber of Commerce at 575-376-2417 and let them suggest some beautiful outdoor sights and activities. By the way, do not whiz through Cimarron! For one thing, you’ll get a speeding ticket, but for another, this is a charming village fully aware of its ranch and frontier history. It is nestled at the edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Cimarron River running right through it. This Mom and Pop town is proud of two bed and breakfasts, one motel, several RV parks and an infamous hotel. Restaurants and shops dot the main roads. They offer pizza, ice cream, fine art, antiques, western wear, bullet holes, ghosts, New Mexican burritos, a walking tour of the past, a thrift store and Cimarron is home to the longest-lasting open rodeo in the entire United States. Visit on the Fourth of July and you won’t be disappointed!
Philmont and Cimarron are true treasures of northeastern New Mexico. Let us show you the Living West. See you soon! More Information at: NewLegendsMag.com
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PHILMONT PHILMONT SCOUT SCOUTRANCH RANCH With 140,000 acres and 23,000 annual participants, Philmont is the Boy Scouts 140,000 acresHigh and 23,000 annual participants, Philmont is the Boy ofWith America's largest Adventure base. Participants hike hundreds of Scouts miles America's largest High Adventure base. Participants hike hundreds ofofrugged trails, summit peaks, and visit 36 themed staff camps where of miles of rugged trails, summit peaks, and visit 36 themed staff camps where Southwestern history and High Adventure come to life! Philmont also hosts Southwestern history and High Adventure come to life! Philmont also hosts trainings and conferences at the Philmont Training Center. trainings and conferences at the Philmont Training Center.
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BY ROBBIE
THE SPRINGFIELD “TRAPDOOR” RIFLE
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The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor was the first standard issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. Although it was adopted in 1873, the history of the Trapdoor began in 1865. As the Civil War was winding down, the War Department requested that the Ordinance Department develop a breech-loading rifle for the military. The Ordinance Department sent requests for prototype arms to all the major arms manufacturers and to anyone who would like to submit a test gun for trial. After a considerable amount of testing, a breech-loader submitted by Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin was adopted. A very simple design as he modified the existing Model 1861 muskets. Chambered for the .58-60-500 rimfire cartridge, only 5,000 were made. The 1865 Trapdoor is often referred to as the “First Allin”. In 1866, the “Second Allin” was introduced with significant improvements over the 1865. These rifles were chambered for .50 (50-70-405) center fire cartridge. 52,000 of these rifles were manufactured with half being sent to Europe for the Franco-Prussian War.
Several other variations were produced up to 1873 when the Trapdoor was adopted by the U. S. military. Chambered in the .4570-405 cartridge, over 700,000 rifle were produced. The rifle had a 33-inch barrel and was designed for the foot soldier. The carbine model was developed for the cavalry and had a 22-inch barrel and used a reduced-power load of 55 grains of powder (instead of 70 grains) to help manage recoil. The Trapdoor stayed in production until 1892. One significant change was experimented with in 1886. This carbine had a 24-inch barrel and the Army hoped it could be used for both the infantry and the cavalry. The troops did not find the rifle significantly better than the ones on hand and interest quickly dwindled. Only 1,000 of these guns were ever made for
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trial. The Trapdoor was used in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American, and Philippine-American Wars. The rifle’s biggest drawback was that it was a single shot firearm. The Trapdoor carbine was the standard issue rifle for the 7th Cavalry on those two fateful days in June 1876. Many of the attacking Sioux and Cheyenne warriors were armed with repeating rifles while Custer’s men struggled with revolvers and the single-shot Trapdoors contributing to the loss of Custer’s command. One interesting lesson learned from the Little Big Horn was in the early days of metallic cartridges, the cases were made of copper as it was easy to work with. Many of the rifles recovered from the battlefield had fired cases stuck in the chamber. It was believed that as the rifles got hot and fouled the extractors would just tear through the rim leaving the case stuck in the chamber. Soon after, the army went to brass cartridge cases. The Trapdoor and its many variants played a vital role in the development of the the early breech-loading firearms, despite its shortcomings.
It was replaced by the Krag bolt action rifle in 1892.
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Jujo’s Pub 125 N Chestnut St • 719-846-9162 Las Animas Grill 341 N Commercial St • 719-422-8438
Cimarron, New Mexico
Colfax Tavern & Diner at Cold Beer, NM 32230 US-64 • 575-376-2229 Express St. James 617 S Collison Ave • 575-376-2664
Clayton, New Mexico C&H Liquor
623 S 1st St • 575-374-2337
Hotel Eklund Saloon
15 Main St • 575-347-2551 Wagon Wheel Night Club 501 N First St • 575-374-9975
Main Street Liquors
803 E Main St • 719-422-8140 Mantelli’s Bar 137 W Main St • 719-846-9923 Moose’s Social Club and Martini Bar 308 W Main St • 719-216-3517 Mountain Liquor & General Store 1144 Robinson Ave • 719-846-8223
Cuchara, Colorado
Dog Bar & Grill 34 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-6366
La Veta, Colorado
Deerprint Wine 106 E Francisco St • 719-650-2079
Aguilar, Colorado
Roughnecks Saloon 214 E Main St • 719-941-4001 Spanish Peaks Inn 22590 CR 41.6 • 719-941-4288
Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar 400 E Main St • 719-845-0949 Royal Tavern 1906 N Linden • 719-846-9129 Tees me Treat me 105 W Main St • 719-846-8634 Tire Shop Wine & Spirits 601 W Main St • 719-846-6200
Raton, New Mexico
Trinidad, Colorado Brix 231 E Main St • 719-422-8273
Dodgeton Creek Brewing Company 36730 Democracy Dr • 806-930-8584
Frontier Games
209 E Main St • 719-422-9020 Gino’s Sports Bar 991 E Main St • 719-845-0388 Hops & Vines Liquor 1530 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-7131
Colfax Ale Cellar 215 S 2nd St • 575-445-9727 IceHouse Restaurant & Bar 945 S 2nd St • 575-445-0003 Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 473 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8540
Maxwell, New Mexico D & A’s Pub 221 3rd St • 575-375-9671
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Walsenburg, Colorado A&W 455 US-85 • 719-738-3960 Alpine Rose Café 522 Main St • 719-738-1157 Carl’s Jr. 700 Main St • 719-738-1002 Corine’s Mexican Food Restaurant 822 Main St • 719-738-1231 Daily Perks 110 E 5th St • 719-890-1072 First Choice Market 801 Walsen Ave • 719-738-3200
DineRs / Cafe / GRills / snaCks Georges Drive-Inn 564 US-85/87 • 719-738-3030 Golf Course Café 1399 CR 502 • 719-738-2730 KFC & Taco Bell 457 US-85/87 • 719-738-2480 La Plaza Inn 118 W 6th St • 719-738-5700 New Century Chinese Restaurant 520 Main St • 719-738-4878 One Table 512 Main St • 719-214 3806
Serendipity Coffeehouse 528 Main St • 719-890-4471 Subway 228 Main St • 719-738-1332 Tina’s Family Café 501 Walsen Ave • 719-738-2030 Walsenburg Pizza 136 W 7th St • 719-697-0321
Cuchara, Colorado
Dog Bar & Grill 34 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-6366
Timbers Restaurant 23 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-3838
La Veta, Colorado
Aly’s Restaurant 604 S Oak St • 719-742-3742 Corners Diner 700 S Main St • 710-742-3361 Charlie’s Market 212 S Main St • 719-742-3651 Deerprint Wine & Bistro 106 E Francisco St • 719-650-2079 Mission Deli Mesa 124 N Main St • 719-742-3558 Paradise Coffee 305 S Main St • 719-742-3680 Ryus Avenue Bakery 129 W Ryus Ave • 719-742-3830 Sid’s High Country BBQ & Grill 923 S Oak St • 719-742-3663
Aguilar, Colorado Ringo’s Food Market
213 E Main St • 719-941-4450 Spanish Peaks Inn 22590 CR 41.6 • 719-941-4288
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Trinidad, Colorado Bella Luna Pizzeria 121 W Main St • 719-846-2750
Bob & Earl’s Cafe
1118 Robinson Ave • 719-846-0144 Brix Sports Bar & Grill 231 E Main St • 719-422-8273 Burger King 1920 Freedom Rd • 719-846-9445 The Cafe 135 E Main St • 719-846-7119 Crazy Raven 112 N Commercial St • 719-846-8711
Dodgeton Creek Brewing Company 36730 Democracy Dr • 806-930-8584 El Rancho 1901 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-9049
Emily’s Kitchen & Garden
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Frontier BBQ
815 E Goddard Ave • 719-859-2624 Great Wall 321 State St • 719-846-1688 Habaneros’s Mexican Grill 508 Nevada Ave • 719-422-8190 I Love Sugar Candy & Sweet Shoppe 259 N Commercial St • 719-846-2000 KFC & Taco Bell 212 Nevada Ave • 719-846-7723 Las Animas Grill 341 N Commercial St • 719-422-8438
Lee’s Bar-B-Q 825 San Pedro Ave • 719-846-7621 SITA’S 107 E Main St • 719-845-9999 McDonald’s 322 Nevada Ave • 719-846-3322 Mission at the Bell 134 W Main St • 719-845-1513 Moose’s Social Club & Martini Bar 308 W Main St • 719-216-3517
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Nana & Nano’s Deli & Pasta House 418 E Main St • 719-846-2696
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2833 Toupal Dr • 719-845-0102 Peaks Restaurant & Lounge • Holiday Inn 3130 Santa Fe Trail • 719-845-8400 Perkatory Coffee House 114 E Main St B • 719-846-2014 Pizza Hut & Wing Street 2008 Freedom Rd • 719-846-8236
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400 E Main St • 719-845-0949 Safeway – Bakery and Starbucks 457 W Main St • 719-846-2246 So Tasty! “Catering” • 504-481-9468 Sonic Drive-In 642 W Main St • 719-845-0402 Sub Shop at the Whistle Stop 313 Nevada Ave • 719-846-6633 Tees me Treat me 105 W Main St • 719-846-8634
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9990 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3514 Tony’s Diner 734 E Main St • 719- 846-6000 Tutti Scoops Old World Ice Cream 202 N Commercial St • 719-845-8508 Walmart Supercenter - Bakery 2921 Toupal Dr • 719-846-4477 Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 9960 Santa Fe Trail • 719-845-9143 Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant 415 University St • 719-845-1888
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Dakota Wall Itallian Restaraunt & Bar 6878 US-12 • 719-868-3049
Ringo’s Super Trading Post 23386 US-12 • 719-846-7478 Lakeview Restaurant 4789 US-12 • 719-868-2226 Picketwire Lodge & Store 7600 US-12 • 719-868-2265 Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 US-12 • 719-868-2255
Raton, New Mexico
Alfonso’s Mexican Food 412 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8022 Arby’s 415 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8078 The Art of Snacks 1117 S 2nd St • 507-440-9803 Asian Buffet 1281 S 2nd St • 575-445-9518
Bruno’s Pizza & Wings 133 Cook Ave • 575-445-9512
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Casa Lemus Inn & Restaurant 350 Clayton Rd • 575-445-4024 Denny’s 430 Clayton Rd • 575-445-1386 Dominos Pizza 129 Clayton Rd • 575-245-3030 El Matador 1012 S 2nd St • 575-445-9575 Enchanted Grounds Café 111 Park St • 575-445-2219 Green Chile Grill @ JR’s 1221 S 2nd St • 575-445-3567 IceHouse Restaurant & Bar 945 S 2nd St • 575-445-0003 K-Bob Steakhouse 1228 S 2nd St • 575-445-2548 La Cosina Café 745 S 3rd St • 575-445-9675 McDonalds 542 Clayton Rd • 575-445-5569 Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 473 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8501 Oasis Restaurant 1445 S 2nd St • 575-445-2221 Pappa’s Sweet Shop 1201 S 2nd St • 575-445-9811 Stakeout Dining Club, Inc. 200 S 1st St • 575-707-7006 Sonic 327 Clayton Rd • 575-445-9601 Subway 800 Clayton Rd • 575-445-9290 Willie’s Smokehouse 1005 S 2nd St • 719-680-3607
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BBQ
BlĂœ Dragonfly Brewing 301 E 9th St • 575-376-1110 Cimarron’s House of Pizza 253 9th St • 575-376-2130 Cimarron Mini Mart 31023 US-64 • 575-643-6862 Colfax Tavern & Diner at Cold Beer, NM 32230 US-64 • 575-376-2229 St. James Hotel 617 S Collison • 575-376-2664 The Porch 636 E 9th St • 575-376-2228 Ranita’s Restaurant 301 E 9th St • 575-376-1034
Burgers Chili Fries Grab & Go
Breakfast Burritos Homemade
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Springer, New Mexico
Elida’s CafÊ 801 Railroad Ave • 575-483-7275 Russell’s Truck & Travel Center Subway 1583 Frontage Rd 4132 • 575-483-5004 Zarya’s Cafe 42 US-556 • 505-483-2813
Des Moines, New Mexico Sierra Grande Restaurant
6 Sierra Rd US-64/87 • 575-278-2721
Clayton, New Mexico 87 Restaurant 803 S 1st St • 575-374-5221
Hotel Eklund Restaurant 15 Main St • 575-374-2551
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Candelario’s Santa FeTrail Mercado 600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014 Heirloom Shop 132 S 1st St • 575-445-8876 Flat Mountain Trading Co. 136 N 2nd St • 575-303-7275
Los Viejitos
600 Kiowa • 575-445-5606 - 505-348-6711 More Junk 773 N 2nd St • 575-445-8400 Park Avenue Treasures 119 Park Ave • 719-214-9311
Score 1189 S 2nd St • 505-699-5269 The Tool Shed 138 S 1st St • 575-445-5300
Springer, New Mexico
Dominic’s Indoor Flea Market 703 3rd St • 575-643-5844 Jespersen’s Cache Antiques 403 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-2349 Livery Stable Antiques 220 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-0123 Trail Trader 713 3rd St • 575-445-9016
Cimarron, New Mexico Schwenk’s Antiques
716 S Collison Ave • 575-376-2044 Terra Java 100 N Washington Ave • 575-426-4410
Shops
Candelario’s The Candelario Building
600 Kiowa Avenue Raton, New Mexico 87740
575-447-6014
Candelario’s Santa Fe Trail
(575) 445-7623
Firearms • Ammo • Hunting • Archery Fishing • Camping • Disc Golf Supplies Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Closed Sunday and Monday w w w. h i g h d e s e r t o u t d o o r s . c o m
Mercado Art • Antiques Vintage • Collectibles Clothing • Furniture Consignment Sales Friday and Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Galleries - Dealers & Consultants
Trinidad, CO - Cont.
Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture 200 N Commercial St • 719-845-8508 Frank Images 234 N Commercial St • 719-846-3685 Fumio Sawa Fine Art Gallery 114 E Main St • 719-680-0739 Galerie Vivante 214 E Main St • 719-334-0087
L.Martin Pavletich Studio 428 E 9th St • 575-635-2829 Rick Enterprises 312 E 10th St • 575-376-2449 Susan Norris Artworks 357 9th St • 575-770-5725 Preservation 1200 CR 580 Gardner • 719-746-2958
149 E Main St #6 • 719-859-4287 Hand Forged Iron Works 516 W 1st St • 214-457-6927
Dino Cornay Art 40 Busey St • 575-278-3867
Golden Eagle Gallery
Marketplace Gallery LLC 149 E Main St #8 • 719-846-8207
Moringa Oasis
149 East Main #5 • 970-302-6888 One Raggio! Fine Art Gallery 108 N Commercial St • 719-845-8495 Maggie & Moz 113 N Commercial St • 719-680-9050 Purgatoire River Trading Co. 113 E Main St 719-845-0202 Theresa’s Antiques 162 E Main St • 719-846-7224 Trinidad Photography Gallery 319 W Main St • 214-336-4229 Whispering Wind 269 N Commercial St • 719-846-0452
Raton, New Mexico
Candelario’s Santa Fe Trail Mercado 600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014 Heirloom Shop 132 S 1st St • 575-445-8876
Los Viejitos
600 Kiowa • 575-445-5606 - 505-348-6711 The Old Pass Gallery 145 S 1st St • 575-445-2052 Park Avenue Treasures 119 Park Ave • 719-214-9311 Patchwork Phoenix 228 S 1st St • 585-445-8000
Springer, New Mexico
Dominic’s Indoor Flea Market 703 3rd St • 575-643-5844 Livery Stable Antiques 220 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-0123
Cimarron, New Mexico Cimarron Art Gallery 337 9th St • 575-376-2614
Cimarron Blue Moon
341 E 9th St • 575-376-2223 Cimarron Trading Company 300 E 10th St • 575-376-1110
Folsom, New Mexico
Technology, Game & Sound
Trinidad, Colorado
Raton, New Mexico
209 E Main St • 719-422-9020 Ike’s Music 103 W Main St #24 • 719-680-3817
600 Kiowa • 575-447-1630
Frontier Games
Trinidad Tech Shop
200 E Elm St • 719-422-3035
La Veta, Colorado
Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival 105 Ryus Ave • 719-742-5410
Anthem Music
Springer, New Mexico Hampton Land and Lyrics 1966 US-21 • 575-742-0042
Cimarron, New Mexico Frontier Music Shop 456 E 9th St • 575-224-7680
Clayton, New Mexico
Clayton Art Gallery & Community Art Center 6 Main St • 575-374-6333
Design Delights - in the Hotel Eklund 15 Main St • 575-207-6007
Beauty & Pampering
Trinidad, Colorado
Bombshells Salon & Boutique 1115 E Main St • 719-846-8665
Moringa Oasis
149 East Main #5 • 970-302-6888
La Veta, Colorado The Salon 208 S Main • 719-742-3019
Raton, New Mexico
Carries Honey & More Store 613 S 2nd St • 505-570-7676 Katzima Soap Company 1238 Sarazen • 719-225-3719
Cabinets & Furniture
Cimarron, New Mexico
Cimarron Canyon Woodworks, Inc. 336 S Euclid Ave • 575-376-9207
Raton, New Mexico Woody’s Furniture 139 2nd St • 575-445-9211
Candles & Crafts
Trinidad, Colorado
Curly’s Bead Emporium 301 W Main St • 719-846-8647
Raton, New Mexico Patchwork Phoenix 228 S 1st St • 585-445-8000
Cimarron, New Mexico Cimarron Candle Co. 31097 US-64 • 575-376-9002
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Fashion, Jewelry & Gifts
Walsenburg, Colorado Armida’s Boutique
526 Main St • 719-738-3288 Hollowpoint Gun Shop 342 W 7th St • 719-738-3426 Grandpa & Grandma’s This & That 136 W 7th St • 719-738-4868
Cuchara, Colorado
The Bears Den at Cuchara 75 Cuchara Ave • 719-742-3107 Cuchara Country Store & Gifts 34 Cuchara Ave • 719-742-3450 Dakota Dukes 4 Cuchara Ave • 719-742-5529 Pieces of My Heart 35 Cuchara Ave • 719-742-3250
La Veta, Colorado
Silvershoe 213 S Main St • 719-742-3435
Trinidad, Colorado
Curly’s Bead Emporium 301 W Main St • 719-846-8647 Dillon Ocanas Tattoos By appointment • 719-680-0278 Get Blown 251 N Commercial St • 417-763-0749 Jupiter’s Child 115 N Commercial St • 719-859-3711 Main Street Tattoo Parlor 130 E Main St • 719-422-8121
P.A.R. Kings “Jeweler”
134 W Main #24 • 719-220-0117 Purgatoire River Trading Company 113 E Main St • 719-845-0202 Tees me Treat me 105 W Main St • 719-846-8634 Teri’s Hallmark & Floral 155 E Main St • 719-846-9664
Raton, New Mexico
All Seasons Gift Shop 1616 Cedar St • 575-445-9889 Anthony’s Jewelers 100 N 2nd • 575-445-2212 Buffalo Chip 144 S 1st St • 575-445-7659
Candelario’s Santa FeTrail Mercado 600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014 Carries’s Honey & More 613 S 2nd St • 505-570-7676 Helen’s Gift Shop 409 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8774 Katzima Soap Company 1238 Sarazen • 719-225-3719
NRA Whittington Center - Gift Shop 34025 US-64 • 575-445-3615 Pack Rat Gifts 134 S 1st St • 575-445-3242 Patchwork Phoenix 228 S 1st St • 585-445-8000
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Fashion, Jewelry & Gifts Cont’d Springer, New Mexico
AP Designs - Salon & Boutique 506 5th St • 575-483-5551 Jespersen’s Cache 403 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-2349 Russell’s Travel Center I-25 Exit 419 • 575-482-5004
Cimarron, New Mexico Blue Moon Eclectics 333 E 9th St • 575-376-9040 Cimarron Trading Company 300 E 10th St • 575-376-1110 Cimarron West 256 E 10th St • 575-376-2423 Jones Embroidery 3130 US-64 • 575-376-2343 The Outfitter 129 E 12th St • 575-376-9128 Rocks Ore Minerals 444 E 9th St • 575-224-9121 Russell’s One Stop 31091 US-64 • 575-376-2225 Russell’s Varieties 31083 US-64 • 575-376-2502
Capulin, New Mexico Capulin Country Store 37 1st St • 575-278-3900
Des Moines, New Mexico Sierra Grande Restaurant & Gift Shop
6 Sierra Rd US-64/87 • 575-278-2721 Des Moines, NM - Cont’d
P.A.R. KINGS
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Fine Jewelry Repairs Custom Crafted Jewelry P LATINUM -G OLD-S ILVER
Clayton Petals 106 Main St • 575-374-3500
LOOSE STONES REPLACEMENT EYE GLASS REPAIR WATCH BATTERY REPLACEMENT SMALL JOBS WHILE YOU WAIT
Design Delights in the Hotel Eklund 15 Main St • 575-207-6007 Herzstein Museum Gift Shop 22 S 2nd St • 575-374-2977 Riley Girls Boutique 118 Main St • 575-374-9803 Ropes Western & Casual Wear 1107 S 1st St • 575-374-8787
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Outdoors & Sports Equipment
Walsenburg, Colorado Black Diamond Variety 701 Main St • 719-738-9906 Pawn Shop 434 W 7th St • 719-738-2530
Ultimate Sports & Nutrition 2505 E Main St • 719-846-8359 Walmart Super Center 2921 Toupal Dr • 719-846-4477
Big R Store 1010 Cherry St • 719-742-3071
High Desert Outdoors 600 Kiowa Ave • 575-445-7623
La Veta, Colorado Weston, Colorado
Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 US-12 • 719-868-2255 Weston Supply 16920 US-12 • 719-868-2231
Trinidad, Colorado
Big R of Trinidad 2202 Freedom Rd • 719-845-1864 Corral Pawn & Trading 126 E Main St • 719-846-6043 Hibbett Sports 2116 Freedom Rd • 719-846-6048 Pro Shop - Trinidad Golf Course 1417 Nolan Dr • 719-846-4015
Rob’s Gun Shop
120 Main St Aguilar • 719-941-4369 Tees me Treat me – Fly Fishing 105 W Main St • 719-846-8634 Topar Off-road Products 13747 US-350 • 719-846-9458 Trinidad Archery & Tackle 1522 S Oak St • 719-680-2527
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Raton, New Mexico Hester’s Motorsports
1190 S 2nd St • 575-445-3558
NRA Whittington Center - Gift Shop 34025 US-64 • 575-445-3615 Raton Outdoors 304 Canyon Dr • 575-445-3641
Cimarron, New Mexico Cimarron Guns N Gear US-21 • 575-376-2099 Cimarron Trading 300 E 10th St • 575-376-1110
Tooth of Time Traders
at the Philmont Scout Base 21 Caballo Rd • 575-376-1145
Clayton, New Mexico Knotts Sportsman Supply 1015 S First St • 575-374-8361
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Lodging
Huerfano / Las animas / CoLfax / union
La Veta, Colorado Walsenburg, Colorado
Anchor Motel 1001 Main St • 719-738-2800 Best Western Rambler 457 US-85/87 • 719-738-1121 Budget Host Motel & RV 553 US-85/87 • 719-738-3800 Dakota Campground RV Service Center 1079 US-85 • 719-738-9912 La Plaza Inn 118 W 6th St • 719-738-5700 Lathrop State Park Campground 70 CR 502 • 719-738-2376 Sands Motel & Apts. 533 W 7th St • 719-738-3827
Cuchara, Colorado
Cuchara Cabins & Condo Rentals 50 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-3340 The Cuchara Inn 73 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-3685 Cuchara Mountain Escape 677 Ponderosa Rd • 719-742-3232 Cuchara Vacation Rentals 35 Spruce St • 719-742-3960 River’s Edge Bed & Breakfast at Dodgeton Creek Inn 137 Cuchara Ave E • 719-742-5169 Yellow Pine Guest Ranch 15880 CO-12 • 719-742-3528 Van Lue’s Prop. Management & Cabins 15880 CO-12 • 719-742-5490
1899 B&B Inn 314 S Main St • 719-742-5599 Circle the Wagons RV Park 126 W 2nd St • 719-742-3233 Hardings Corner B&B 140 W Grand Ave • 719-742-5423 I Love Lucy’s Place RV Park 226 W Grand Ave • 719-742-3252 Inn at the Spanish Peaks B&B 310 E Francisco St • 719-742-5313 La Veta Inn 103 W Ryus Ave • 719-742-5566 Sammie’s Motel & RV Park 124 N Main St • 719-742-5435 Sulphur Springs Guest Ranch 5218 CR 421 • 719-742-5111 The Ranch House Inn 1012 Cherry St • 719-742-5234 Two Fox Cabins & RVs 404 Oak St • 719-742-0260 The Warehouse Suites 101 W Ryus Ave • 719-742-5278
Stonewall, Colorado Middle Fork Resort 6878 CO-12 • 719-868-3049 Monument Lake Resort 4789 CO-12 • 719-868-2226 Picketwire Lodge & Store 7600 CO-12 • 719-868-2265
Stonewall Shopping Bag–RV Park 6689 CO-12 • 719-868-2255 Stonewall Lodge & RV Park 6673 CO-12 • 719-868-2294
Aguilar, Colorado
Spanish Peaks Inn - Gulnare 22590 CR 41.6 #10 • 719-941-4288
Trinidad, Colorado
Cawthon Motel & RV Park 1701 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3303 Days Inn & Suites 900 W Adams St • 719-497-8080
Frontier Motel
815 E Goddard Ave • 719-859-0134 Heart of Trinidad B&B 402 W Main St • 719-422-9494 Holiday Inn & Suites 3130 Santa Fe Trail • 719-845-8400
La Quinta Inn & Suites Wellness Hotel 2833 Toupal Dr • 719-845-0102 Quality Inn Trinidad 3125 Toupal Dr • 719-497-8000 Rodeway Inn & RV Park 9800 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-2251 Tower 64 Hotel & RV 10301 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3307 Trail’s End Motel 616 E Main St • 719-846-4425 Trinidad Inn & Suites 702 W Main St • 719-846-2271 Trinidad Super 8 Motel 1924 Freedom Rd • 719-846-8280 Tarabino Inn & Gallery 310 E 2nd St719-846-2115
Raton, New Mexico
Casa Lemus 300 Clayton Rd • 575-445-2737 Best Western 473 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8501
Budget Host Raton 136 Canyon Dr • 575-445-3655 Microtel 1640 Cedar St • 575-445-9100 Travelodge 1600 Cedar St • 800-525-4055
NRA Whittington Center 34025 US-64 • 575-445-3615 Oasis Motel 1445 S 2nd St • 575-445-2221 Quality Inn 533 Clayton Rd • 575-445-4200 Heart’s Desire B&B 301 S 3rd St • 575-445-1000 Holiday Inn Express 101 Card Ave • 575-445-1500 Maverick Motel 1510 S. 2nd St • 575-445-3792 Raton KOA Campground 1330 S 2nd St • 575-445-3488 Robin Hood Motel 1354 S 2nd St • 575-445-5577
Raton Pass Camp
46020 I-25 • 575-445-8500
Raton Pass Motor Inn
308 Canyon Dr • 575-445-3641 Raton Peak Inn 200 Clayton Rd • 575-245-7325 RodeWay Inn 200 Clayton Rd • 575-245-7325 Super 8 1610 Cedar St • 575-445-2355 Travel Motel 400 Clayton Rd • 575-445-5503
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Raton, NM - Cont’d
Summerlan RV Park 1900 S Cedar St • 575-445-9536 Willow Springs RV Park 1025 Frontage Rd • 575-445-1200
Cimarron, New Mexico Blue Dragonfly Inn 600 W 18th St • 575-425-0005 Casa Del Gavilan 518 NM-21 • 575-376-2246 Cimarron Inn & RV Park 212 E 10th St • 575-376- 2268 St. James Hotel 617 S Collison Ave • 575-376-2664 Ponil Campgrounds 31130 US-64 • 575-376-2343
Springer, New Mexico Broken Arrow Motel
811 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-3021
Oasis Motel
1001 Railroad Ave • 575-483-2777
Des Moines, New Mexico M & M Inn 647 Broadway Ave • 505-980-7543
Clayton, New Mexico
Best Western Kokopelli 702 S 1st St • 575-374-2589 Clayton Motel 422 Monroe St • 575-374-2544 Clayton RV Park 903 S 5th St • 575-374-9508 Coyote Keeth’s RV Park 1 Mary Bird Lane • 575-447-5566 Days Inn & Suites 1120 S 1st St • 575-374-0133 Holiday Motel 70 Hwy 87 • 575-374-2558
Hotel Eklund
15 Main St • 575-374-2551 Super 8 Hotel 1425 S 1st St • 575-224-6087
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This issue I’ll discuss one of my new favorite ways to get high: cannabisinfused food and drinks, more commonly known as “edibles.” And what could be better than getting stoned from your favorite tasty treats? If the standard pot brownie doesn’t tickle your taste buds, don’t worry. Within this rapidly booming industry, virtually everything can be infused. Anything from infused chewy caramel to mints, to soda pop is available to you now. Also, if you have any unique family recipes that call for butter or oil, there is a good chance that you make your own edibles. My infused baked mac and cheese is always a hit for “Danksgiving” and Christmas dinner. Edibles can be a good alternative for smoking if you’d like to spare your lungs or would rather not smell like a dispensary. Be sure to read the packaging and ask a budtender if you’re unsure of what to do regarding dosage. The most important thing about edibles is getting the right dose for you. This can be challenging since everyone’s bodies react to edibles differently. These days we don’t have to fly blind since legally edible manufacturers have to be label their THC or CBD contents in milligrams. 10mg is usually a single dose for recreational edibles, but for some, even a single dose can be too much. Another common recreational dose is 100mg, which can be a lot more potent, so that can be split into 10 or more doses. However, depending on your metabolism, even an entire 100mg container of edibles may not be enough. This is the tricky part about edibles: you don’t want to eat too many and feel uncomfortable for several hours, but you also want to feel the effects. The easy way to prevent that is to start with a low dose, wait patiently, and eat a light meal beforehand as edibles can kick in faster on an empty stomach. The main reason why you need to wait at least 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel the effects is because edibles can potentially be stronger than smoking or even vaporizing cannabis. Inhaled THC goes directly to the brain, whereas eaten THC must pass through the stomach and then is metabolized by the liver – which is why finding the right dose can be so difficult. Although when you do, the effects can last for several hours. Most folks enjoy the long-lasting effects especially if they have any chronic pain. For that reason, using edibles in combination with some CBD can work wonders for pain, nausea, and help increase appetite.
If you’d like to infuse your own edibles, a quick, easy way to do it is by using concentrates. Ask your budtender for either “decarboxylated,” or “distillate” oil in syringes and they should be able to help. I personally prefer using distillate syringes, which is a more refined, flavorful, and potent concentrate. These syringes are already activated, so all you have to do is put the syringe oil into your batter or in with your oil or butter. For example, you can mix it into say, a homemade pumpkin spice butter, and it will infuse instantly!
If you’re planning to try edibles for the first time, get a buddy to sit with you to help keep any anxiety at bay. When you’ve figured out a good dose for yourself, keep in mind that even though edibles are portable, they can also be potent. Make sure that large doses are done at home where you’re most comfortable so that you can eat, sit back, relax and enjoy! -37-
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BY JESSICA
CANNABIS HEALTH & WELLNESS
SMITH Since its legalization in Colorado in 2014, the list of ailments that cannabis can aid has increased exponentially. Over 20 years after the first medical marijuana program began in California, 29 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana.
There is no age group that isn't treating illnesses with marijuana, but Colorado dispensaries are seeing an increase in seniors average age 61-70 - as legalization continues. According to an expose by CNN earlier this year, seniors are either returning to the plant for the first time since their youth or attempting to replace prescription medications by trying cannabis for the first time, usually on the advice of a grandchild. Journalists for the news network accompanied seniors from an assisted-living facility on an arranged monthly charter to a nearby dispensary in Orange County, California, earlier this year. While Colorado's medical and recreational cannabis sales are strictly divided, cannabis companies are working hard to offer solutions within legal limits to serve recreational users. The Centennial State's medical marijuana program is one of the nation's easiest to qualify for; however, residency is a requirement (as opposed to some other
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states, such as California). With Colorado cannabis companies' innovative products, relief is available for an evergrowing list of symptoms to anyone over the age of 21.
all of which are generally prescribed to patientstoslowtheprogressionofthedisease.
Cannabis is quickly becoming well known as "the cancer killer�, and has been used both in conjunction with or as a replacement for other cancer treatments since medical marijuana began in 1996. Recent research is uncovering a plethora of specifics on how cannabis helps treat other illnesses.
Many people suffering from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders have turned to cannabis in lieu of prescription drugs, despite mixed results found in scientific studies. In a study done in 2012 about bipolar disorder by the journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, cannabis was shown to help as a mood stabilizer both directly after smoking and overall over the course of a 4-week period. Other inquiries into marijuana's effects on depression and anxiety - two of the most prevalent disorders in the aging population - done by the Journal of Affective Disorders and Psychology of Addictive Behaviors were inconclusive, and in some instances showed cannabis use to exacerbate symptoms. Researchers noted that complex circumstances taken into account in these studies did not bear conclusive results.
ALZHEIMER'S One of the most devastating ailments, 10 percent of seniors in the United States suffer from the degenerative brain disease known as Alzheimer's affecting cognition and memory. The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease investigated potential therapeutic qualities of THC - the cannabinoid in cannabis which provides its intoxicating or "high" effect - with respect to slowing or halting the hallmark characteristics of the disease in 2014. Researchers added THC to beta-amyloids, clumps of protein that build up on the brain, one of the leading signs of the presence of Alzheimer's. The addition of THC resulted in a lowering of beta-amyloid levels. Researchers concluded, "These sets of data strongly suggest that THC could be a potential therapeutic treatment option for Alzheimer's disease through multiple functions and pathways." CBD - the cannabinoid used strictly for medical purposes - is popular to treat countless ailments, including Alzheimer’s. Cannabisoilactsasananti-inflammatory,an antioxidant, and a neurogenesis stimulant,
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION & OTHER MENTAL HEALTH
Cannabis connoisseurs would suggest self-medicating is all about finding the right strain. Sativas, known for their uplifting, energetic effects, can heighten anxiety, paranoia, and restlessness. Indicas, known for their relaxing, sedating qualities, can zap the motivation and mood for sufferers of depression. As any budtender will tell you, a consumer can have adverse or even opposite reactions from those commonly attributed to the strain. While comprehensive strain guides exist, professionals
in the cannabis industry suggest a method of trial and error, and letting your nose guide you to product that smells appealing.
GENERAL PAIN Almost every senior has suffered with pain in their later years. Since pain cannot be accurately measured, scientific studies into cannabis as a treatment method have been scant. Regardless, dispensaries are condensing their flower inventories to make room for topicals, capsules, tinctures, edibles, and other products high in THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids (for example, THCV to suppress appetite, CBG for fungal infections). Making up less than 15 percent of our population, senior citizens are prescribed over one-third of all prescription drugs in the US, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Doctors such as Dr. Igor Grant of the University of California, San Diego, admit that cannabis is a safer alternative to addictive opioids. While some seniors are replacing the Percocet with gummies or a vape pen, others are becoming first time users applying pain creams and lotions to stiff, achy joints. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TRYING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS TO SELF-MEDICATE, CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND BUDTENDER TO FIND THE PRODUCT THAT BEST MEETS YOUR NEEDS.
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HealtH & Wellness
Sangre de Cristo Region Health Care Facilities
Walsenburg, Colorado
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center 23500 US-160 • 719-738-5100 Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center 23500 US-160 • 800-645-VETS (8387)
La Veta, Colorado La Veta Clinic 908 Oak St • 719-738-4590
Trinidad, Colorado
Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center
911 Robinson Ave • 719-845-4880
Mt. San Rafael Hospital
Colfax Long-Term Care 615 Prospect Ave • 575-483-2443 Springer Family Health Care 306 Colbert Ave • 575-483-5947
Cimarron, New Mexico Cimarron Healthcare Clinic 356 9th St • 575-376-2402
Clayton, New Mexico
Clayton Nursing & Rehab Center 419 Harding St • 575-374-2353 Union County General Hospital 300 Wilson St • 575-374-2585
410 Benedicta Ave • 719-846-9213
Raton, New Mexico
La Familia Primary Care 190 Hospital Dr • 575-445-5563 Miners Colfax Medical Center 203 Hospital Dr • 575-445-3661 MCMC Long-Term Care 900 S 6th St • 575-445-3661 VA Community Clinic 1493 Whittier St • 575-445-2391
Springer, New Mexico El Centro Family Health 502 4th St • 575-483-0282
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Pharmacy
Walsenburg, Colorado Star Drug Inc. 628 Main St • 719-738-1130
Trinidad, Colorado Hometown Pharmacy
824 E Main St • 719-845-0069 Safeway Pharmacy 457 W Main St • 719-846-2246 Walmart Supercenter Pharmacy 2921 Toupal Dr • 719-846-4477
Raton, New Mexico
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 1275 S 2nd St • 575-445-0075 Mesa Pharmacy 1279 S 2nd St • 575-245-6372
Springer, New Mexico
Mesa Pharmacy 308 Colbert Ave • 575-483-2288 Springer Best Care Pharmacy 307 Maxwell Ave • 575-483-3002
Clayton, New Mexico City Drug Co. 7 Main St • 575-374-9121
Health, Fitness & Nutrition Walsenburg, Colorado All Naturals on 5th 110 E 5th St • 719-251-2752 Mountain Harmony Natural Foods 321 W 7th St • 719-738-2436
Trinidad, Colorado Moringa Oasis
149 E Main St #5 • 970-302-6888
Hot Yoga on Main
134 W Main St #23 • 719-846-2246 Natural Food Store 316 Prospect St • 719-846-7577
Ritual Room
114 N Commercial St • 719-859-2403
TSJC Holistic Health & Massage Therapy 600 Prospect St • 719-846-5468 Ultimate Sports & Nutrition 2505 E Main St • 719-846-8359
Raton, New Mexico HarmonyPath, Inc. 210 S 3rd St • 575-445-8890 Infinite Potential Raton Yoga 115 S 2nd St • 575-707-2725
Locally Owned and Operated Retail and Compounding Pharmacies
The Medicine Shoppe offers free delivery to Raton, Springer, and Cimarron
824 East Main Street • Trinidad
Monday-Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-1 • Closed Sunday
719-845-0069
1275A South 2nd Street • Raton
Monday-Friday 8-6 • Saturday 9-3 • Sunday 9-1
575-445-0075
Knowledgeable Staff • Quick Service www.medicineshoppe.com/1387 Prescription Delivery • Prescription Compounding
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Our StOry Coming Soon by Cindy Johnson co-founder Moringa Oasis, LLC On June 22, 2015, I was divinely led to the Moringa Tree. I had no prior knowledge of the tree. But, that particular morning, I had this message run across my mind like a newspaper heading, that read; ‘What is the healthiest plant on the planet?’ So I typed the question in Google and the Miracle Tree, Moringa Oleifera topped the results. As I researched this tree, I found out the nutritional value to be far superior to many of the healthy foods we currently ingest and that it has been basically hidden from the West. I became very excited about this new discovery and ordered teas, powders and oils from all over the world. I began to share the good news about this superfood with everyone I met and my husband and I even travelled cross country to attend a workshop to learn more about the potential hidden within this miraculous tree.
We are thrilled. We feel great. Finally, after almost a year of research my husband, Eric, and I formed Moringa Oasis LLC. Our vision is to create products infused with the goodness of this amazing plant. We began to experiment with a variety of blends containing healthy, organic, GMO free, and vegan ingredients and have developed an entire line of body care products and more. We sent our products all over the country to be tested by HUMAN BEINGS and we received valuable feedback to move us forward.
People love our GREEN DEO, “It actually works!” Our Youth Serum is a hit and has already found an audience throughout the USA and in Germany and our Moringa Lip Rain, Hydrating Lip Balm, has been tested by dozens both here and in Mexico. All in all, we have had great results. Today we are thrilled to share the outcome with you.
We want more and more people to know the miraculous healing properties found in Moringa. After using a variety of products, including our own, we are convinced Moringa has miraculous healing and nutritional properties. We have found increased energy levels and the ability to work harder longer with some of the Moringa products. We have testimonies that when drinking Moringa tea before bed folks sleep better and are more energized in the morning and so much more.
This is just the beginning…….and remember,THINK GREEN
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Mt. San Rafael Hospital
is a 25-bed critical access facility serving the medical and surgical needs of Trinidad residents and the surrounding areas. We are committed to providing quality healthcare to the communities we serve, and in a manner where patients receive compassionate and personalized care. Our vision is to be recognized as the healthcare provider of choice and as a model for rural healthcare and wellness in partnership with Trinidad and the surrounding communities. Our staff of highly trained professionals works closely as a team to provide a wide variety of services to the benefit of our patients. Services at Mt. San Rafael Hospital include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MT. SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL AND CLINIC Cardiopulmonary Diabetic Education Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) Emergency Care 24/7 General Medical Care – Inpatient & Outpatient Gynecology / Women’s Wellness Nutrition Services Pathology (Laboratory) Patient Care Unit Pharmacy - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services – Inpatient & Outpatient Specialty Clinics – Outpatient Surgical Services – Inpatient & Outpatient
Mt. San Rafael Hospital Clinic is a full-service, hospital-based Rural Health Clinic offering a comprehensive collection of primary care physicians to meet your healthcare needs. Our team of board-certified physicians includes family medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopaedics and general surgery; in addition to the expertise of our nurse practitioners! Additionally, as part of our Specialty Clinic, we have providers with a number of different specialties that travel to Trinidad on a regular basis to provide services to our patients. The Specialty Clinic practitioners are certified in cardiology, dermatology, ENT, nephrology, ophthalmology, podiatry and interventional pain therapy. Our professional clinic team is highly skilled; specializing in a variety of fields and state-of-the-art techniques, with patients and their families as their first priority. And, all of the providers at the Hospital Clinic work in conjunction with the medical team at the Hospital and within our Specialty Clinic, ensuring you receive the highest quality healthcare.
HOSPITAL CLINIC PROVIDERS – AVAILABLE AT (719) 846-2206 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Katherine Browman, MD – Family Medicine Lynne Cappellucci, NP-C – Nurse Practitioner Sheryll Castro-Flores, MD – Internal Medicine/Geriatrics Elizabeth Catherall, MD – Internal Medicine Andrea Doeden, MD – Gynecology at (719) 845-3190 Jun Flores, MD – Pediatrics Joseph P. Jimenez, MD – Family Medicine Douglas McFarland, MD – Family Medicine Damian Mizera, MD – Orthopaedics at (719) 845-4296 Abigail Norris, DO – Family Medicine Stacey Porterfield, DO – Family Medicine David Reitter, MD – General Surgery at (719) 845-3170 Dario San Roman, NP – Nurse Practitioner
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Specialty Clinic Providers * • Dr. Berarducci and Dr. Garcia – Cardiology at (719) 564-1544 • Matthew Chang, MD – Ophthalmology at (719) 630-3937 or (800) 422-7315 • James Glass, MD – Cardiology at (719) 635-7172 • Dr. Gordon – Pulmonology at (719) 564-1542 • Arlin R. Peterson, DPM, FACFAS – Podiatry at (719) 544-5958 • Christopher Poland, CRNA – Interventional Pain Therapy at (719) 845-3170 • Esperanza Salazar, MD – Otolaryngology (ENT) at (719) 566-1277 • Stanley Sicher, MD – Nephrology at (719) 561-5264 • Timothy C. Wood, MD – Dermatology at (800) 290-2478 * Denotes a partnering physician that travels to Trinidad to provide services to patients.
Our Hospital Clinic Team is available for appointments Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm. Or, should you have a more urgent need, we also offer a Walk-In Clinic; where no appointment is necessary. Walk-In Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 12 Noon. In addition to providing primary care for you and your family, the Hospital partners with the Las Animas County Health Department to provide services for our business community, such as Health and Wellness in the Workplace. The program is designed to provide important health screenings to local businesses and their employees, and includes free screenings for A1C, cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and blood pressure checks. We also offer various educational classes like Stepping on, Cooking Matters, The Diabetes Prevention Program, Chronic Disease SelfManagement, Pain Management and Diabetes Self-Management.
For more information call Yvonne Romero at 719-845-3117. For more information about Mt. San Rafael Hospital, please call (719) 846-9213. For more information about Hospital Clinic services or to schedule an appointment with one of our clinic providers, please call (719) 846-2206. Or join us at our Walk-In Clinic at 400 South Benedicta Ave., in Trinidad.
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Zeller’s Cleaners - - - Still in Business! Over 90 years ago a gentleman by the name of ‘Curley Zeller’ started his dry-cleaning business out of his home in Raton, New Mexico. Even after three previous owners at different locations, Zeller’s Cleaners kept its original name. Isabel (Izzy) worked at Zeller’s for Steve and Alba Belcheff after graduating from Raton High School for almost 15 years. In 1997, Zeller’s became available for sale. With their two sons attending college, Izzy decided to purchase the business. At that time Luna Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a small business seminar at the Raton Convention Center. Gonzales developed a business plan and financial proposal to submit for a Women’s Pre-Qualification Loan. The SBA and local bank approved the application and Gonzales purchased the business September 2, 1997. * The loan also retained employee Sylvia Montoya who had worked at Zeller’s for more than 25 years.
ZELLER’S CLEANERS TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. At Zeller’s, everything is done ‘in-house’.
First: Dry cleaning of wardrobes, draperies and bed spreads. Second: Cleaning, pressing and preservation of wedding gowns. Finally: Laundering shirts and pants with options of press only, and your choice of light, medium or heavy starch. “We’ve been blessed with great employees during our 21 years of ownership,” asserts Isabel. One special employee, Ms. Sylvia Montoya, continued working when Isabel took over, and even after her retirement, she assists when needed. Maria Colin currently helps run the place “like a little factory.” Isabel’s husband, Charles, a retired coal miner, joined the team to assist with all aspects of the business. Charles and Isabel have two sons: Colonel Thomas P. Gonzales and wife, Sylvia and Gregg Gonzales and wife, Val. Grand children from their two sons include Maya, Samantha, Patrick and Felicity. Isabel and Charles wish to express their deep and sincere appreciation to all their customers in Northeastern New Mexico and Southeastern Colorado. Zeller’s Cleaners, located at 401 South 2nd Street in Raton, NM is open Tuesday – Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm.
For additional information contact: E-mail: izzygonz@hotmail.com or phone: 575-445-9871. *Annual Report 2002-03 – New Mexico Small Business Development Center “Building New Mexico’s Economy One Business at a Time!”
Drapes Bedspreads Wedding Dresses Cleaned & Preserved
Press Only Alterations
401 South 2nd Street Raton, New Mexico
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Cosa Nostra “our thiNg” A Sicilian organized crime group known as the Mafia
Mafioso’s, Black Handers, Moonshiners, Bootleggers, Racketeers, Gangsters, and the Family by: Bob Silva The good intentions that promoted Prohibition from 1920 to 1933 in the United States was a disaster in no uncertain terms. The intentions were meant to slow down crime and corruption and create a greater teetotaler society for a better social population. Consumption of alcohol was out of hand and one family after another suffered the consequences. A reduction in drinking was initially seen at the start of Prohibition, but as time went on drinking went back to the norm and even gained momentum - the percent of the drinking public increased. Crime was crime before Prohibition, but with Prohibition crime increased and became organized and worst of all corruption entered into the world of public officials; money talks, and money bought many government civil servants.
The Black Hand (Italian: Mano Nera) was a secret society or syndicate that were extortionists that dates back to around the
1880s in the United States. A good report was written titled: BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTS REGARDING BLACKHAND ACTIVITIES IN SOUTHERN COLORADO, Dec. 14, 1918. The report was written by Officer Roy O. Samson. Officer Samson starts his report as follows: Continuing my report of Dec. 6th, I today received from Mr. J.P. Dunlavy, Under Sheriff, Trinidad, Colo., the two letters received by Joseph Castiglia. The report is 70 pages and can be read on line with original photo copies received by Black Handers. It was one of the worst epidemics to hit Southern Colorado and it was not from disease, but from gang related shooting and killings.
The people feared the Black Handers making it impossible for law enforcement to obtain information of gunned down victims. Those that braved to come forward to supply information to law enforcement would vanish only for their bodies to be found in some lone arroyo. Crime by the Black Handers didn’t stop, it just continued with gang wars and more during the early 1900s. -53-
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In 1907, the editor of the Trinidad Advertiser received a letter from a Black Hand by the name of Nicolini. Nicolini made it clear in the note that he had killed 13 others for money since leaving Italy, and that an additional 13 other Las Animas citizens were on his list. Sheriff Louis Krieger, Senator Frank Woods, Judge Mahin, Mayor Nichols and banker Jeffreys all appeared on the list. The Colorado front-range from Denver to Trinidad in the early 1900s saw one killing after another that law enforcement attributed to the Black Handers. In Pueblo, Sam Pagano was the leader of the Black Hand group. The organization left the Italian families in fear as they never knew if they would be the next ones to be targeted with an extortionist letter or by fast flying lead.
From Black Hand to Cosa Nostra (better known to the general public as the Mafia) On January 1, 1916, it became unlawful in Colorado to have, or sell intoxicating liquor. Any alcoholic beverage with over 1.28 % alcohol under the Prohibition Act. Four years later, in January 1920 (the 18th Amendment) the Volstead Act was to create a dry America where alcohol would become something of the past; this was nothing but wishful thinking. If anything this just encouraged people into making their own booze (one can say that the majority of the USA population became bootleggers) some that made their own drinking alcohol went on to sell it. The Volstead Act brought about Prohibition, but not the lack of booze. People didn’t turn their cheek to having their glass of wine, bottle of beer, or their shots of whiskey. It was Prohibition in 1920 that saw the Black Hand extortionist move into the more lucrative business of bootlegging booze. Al Capone was a very good example of one Mafioso who made millions of dollars by making Prohibition a business. Prohibition was a dream come true for organized crime and millions upon millions of dollars were made by the Mafioso’s, rum-runners, and others. Crime was at an all-time high, but much of the crime was gun wars between territorial gangs and families, and it didn’t matter if you were a Carlino from Trinidad, or one of the Danna’s from Pueblo. Others such as Joseph Piscopo, Lomeli, or a hit man such as Lucia or Jack DeGrado from Trinidad – the list was endless when it came to crime figures. In the summer of 1925, John Danna was killed in Pueblo, but the previous couple of years had seen one Black Hand member after another go down. The Danna’s and the Carlino’s shot it out in their rival family gang war (the Carlino’s resided in Trinidad). In May 1926, two of the Danna brothers were shot in Pueblo, but the trail for their killers lead to Aguilar, and then to El Moro a small town Northeast of Trinidad. The killings continued as it was a fight for control of bootlegging territory. On May 7, 1930, Sam Danna was gunned down in an alley in Pueblo. Four of the Danna brothers had fallen to blazing guns; now with the Danna brothers all taken down, the Carlino family set their sights on a bigger piece of pie. The Carlino’s moved in 1930 from Trinidad to Denver where added territory would add to their bootlegging business. The Carlino’s had a surprise in Denver as Tony Loma was the main man.
The 1930s in Denver – a year of gang wars Law enforcement were constantly faced with interviewing witnesses that at some point were considered key witnesses to shooting, but when questioned in the courts, their stories changed. 1931 was a year that kept the mobsters busy in killings. Sam Carlino would be the first to fall at home in Denver to the gun of Bruno Mauro. None of Sam Carlino’s gang associates from Trinidad and Pueblo attended his funeral; one can say it was a case of self-preservation. Another mobster that lived in Trinidad was John Chat. The territories from Trinidad to Denver that once crawled with Black Hand extortionists prior to Prohibition were now Mafioso’s in the 1930s. Pete Carlino was pretty confident in his mob organization and made it known that he was going after Joe Roma and his group in Denver. Things just didn’t work out that way as it was Sam Carlino that first went down and then some of his gang members were arrested and sentenced, while others moved out of the state. Pete himself was arrested and went to jail, and who else would come to his rescue, but no other than Joe Roma. On September 14, 1931, Pete Carlino’s body was found between Pueblo and Wetmore. The question remains; was it some of Danna’s sympathizers, or was it one of Roma gang members, or some other bootlegger that was out to get Pete Carlino that took him down? It was a wild time in Denver as the bootleggers were a dime a dozen and there was no end to the violence. There were many arrests, but few convictions. Thompson submachine guns had entered the city as the truth between bootlegging gangs was constantly being broken as one gang held up another gang for their liquor. This was not Al Capone territory, but it would have been hard to differentiate between the bootlegging gang wars going on in Southern Colorado or those of Chicago in the 1930s. Clyde and Eugene Smaldone were another set of bootleggers making headlines in Denver. From racketeering to raiding stills there was always something new - except for those that were shot and went to the hospital for treatment. The story was always the same - they had shot themselves while small game hunting – who was to question – no one dared. The gangs, bootleggers, Mafia, Black Hands and racketeers were a vicious group and on Feb. 17, 1933, Joe Roma was gunned downed at home. Life was “not worth a plug nickel” and those in the business would eventually cross paths with another gun. Clyde Smaldone would go on to be the Mafia king in Denver.
The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 but was repealed in December 1933 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s term in office. The days of the bootleggers and the Mafia would be greatly impacted, but the years of Prohibition had left its mark with hundreds of gangsters and bootleggers filling the obituary pages weekly. With Prohibition being something of the past the bootleggers and Mafia had to find other methods to bring them money. The Mafia, Blackhand’s, gangs and mobsters fell back to gambling, prostitution, loan sharking, narcotics and even entering into labor unions. The saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way,” and the Mafioso’s are professional. Their sacred code of silence known as “Omerta” made it very difficult to penetrate family activities. The Mafia organization at one time grew to have 24 families throughout the United States. One of these family members was Joseph Bonanno who was to have operated a cheese shop in Trinidad. Mafioso Joe Bonanno made millions during his active years of Mafia operations and invested in private enterprises. Joe Bonanno led quite an interesting life and lived to the age of 97, and is buried in Tucson, AZ. More can be read in the book titled, “A Man of Honor, the autobiography of Joseph Bonanno.”
The year is 2018 and the Mafioso families live on – in New York, five Mafia families are alive and well: Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Bonanno and Colombo.
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CRIME DOES NOT PAY. AN EARLY PROMOTIONAL STILL REPRESENTS WHAT OUTLAWS DID IN EARLY COLORADO. COURTESY CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT MUSEUM, CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO.
OFFICERS DOWN: THE MURDERS OF DEPUTIES GREEN AND KELLY
C 2018 by Jan
MacKell Collins
On July 30, 1897, the Fort Morgan Times published information regarding a long-posed question: whatever happened to Las Animas County deputies William Green and William Kelly? Over a year before, the men had departed Trinidad in search of some cattle thieves, only to disappear without a trace. Authorities, locals and even Green’s own brothers had worked diligently trying to find out what became of the men. At last there was an answer, solving “the greatest murder mystery in the history of this part of the country.” The story began back in April of 1896, when local cattlemen had started filing complaints after “suffering heavy losses” around the San Isidro mountains southeast of Trinidad. The suspects were comprised of a gang led by one Miguel Reville, who remained on the lam. Deputy Green, “known to possess plenty of nerve, and who had the record of placing under arrest more desperate criminals than any other man in the territory”, secured a warrant and set out for Reville along with Deputy Kelly, “also a man of nerve.” The men departed Trinidad on April 20th and were due back by the 26th. They were last spotted at a place known as Barela Station but were never seen again. Authorities were puzzled over the disappearance of the deputies. Meanwhile, Ely and John Green, brothers of the missing deputy, were determined to find the men. The pair even relocated from the family home in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Trinidad and set up a business, using their profits to search for the deputies. Throughout the summer and into the winter, the men, along with other law officers, searched high and low for the missing men, as well as Reville. It was well-known that the gang leader and his cronies disliked Green intensely. Back in 1895, he had caught gang members Leandro Martinez and Pedro Baca after they murdered one Charles Allen at Starkville. Those two killers were serving forty-year sentences at the State Pen in Canon City. The Green brothers and the Las Animas County sheriff’s department kept up their search, following only a few scant clues. When a report was received that two bodies were found in the San Isidro area, the party conducted a search but found nothing. The men also kept a close eye on Reville’s gang. At last, in July of 1897, the Green brothers received information from someone in Raton that one of the gang members, Macedonio Archuleta, had lots of information about Deputies Green and Kelly—including the fact that they had been murdered. Very quickly and very quietly, the Sheriff’s office arrested Archuleta. The arrest was kept a secret, until the outlaw finally gave the officers a full confession. According to the prisoner, four men—Nestor Martinez, Moses Frayter, Juan Duran and Reville—had been instructed by the gang leader to ambush the deputies. Green and Kelly had apparently found a small settlement where the gang hung out. After killing the officers, the men buried the bodies for three days before digging them back up and burning them. Only a few charred bones were recovered from the site. What became of the men’s horses, saddles, firearms and badges remains a mystery to this day. WithArchuleta in jail, sheriff’s officers were able to wrangle the rest of Reville’s gang.Taken into custody were Martinez, Frayter and Duran, as well as Dave Hodges, Rupeito Archuleta, Juan Pacheco and two women, Lucia Duran and Lucia Archuleta. The ladies were especially helpful, later testifying about statements the men had made after the killings. Additional names were provided and more men were arrested. Authorities were hopeful of finding Reville as well, until Macedonio Archuleta revealed that the leader had been killed by other gang members, three days before Deputies Green and Kelly had even gone looking for him. Still, Reville’s eventual demise remained confusing. Archuleta said the killing was done by other gang members. The Fort Morgan Times stated that Reville was killed by a Mexican neighbor “for undue intimacy with his wife.” Another report stated Reville was killed in November of 1896 by a Texas Ranger near Childress, Texas. In the end, it didn’t matter much how Reville died, but it meant everything to the Green brothers and everyone else that he was indeed dead. Of everyone arrested in connection with the death of Green and Kelly, five of them were convicted death. The prisoners were sent to the State Penitentiary, where their sentences were later commuted to In the end, Rupeito Archuleta and Juan Pacheco died in prison in 1899 and 1901. Nestor Martinez pardoned in 1899. The last two prisoners, Juan Duran and Moses Frayter, were paroled between
and sentenced to life imprisonment. was inexplicably 1911 and 1913.
Today, the memories of Deputies William Green and William Kelly are preserved on the Colorado State Patrol’s “Colorado Fallen Heroes Biographies”, a record of every officer killed in the line of duty since 1860. Their stories can be accessed at the State Patrol’s page at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/colorado-fallen-heroes-biographies.
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He froze. At last a friend asked if he was okay. He turned his head, his face pale. “Someone just opened the door for me,” he said. But there was no one there. Sometimes the spirits feel compelled to promote proper behavior:
A town official had arrived very early for a meeting, letting himself in with his key. Being the only one likely to be present for some time, he decided to relieve himself in the bathroom before the long proceedings began. He didn’t bother to close himself in. Suddenly he heard an elderly female voice behind him. “You really should shut the door,” she scolded. No one had entered the building, but he did as he was told.
WARNING: DON’T READ THIS AT NIGHT!
Ghost ChroniCles of the Cokedale MininG MuseuM
by Susan Adair Harris Cindy thought she was alone, but someone was outside the post office door. She could feel him. She hurried to sort the mail into the boxes as she had done for 14 years. No one had come in. The Town of Cokedale offices were closed. No one was in the mercantile building.
The alarm on the clerk’s office door at the other side of the anteroom sounded. Cindy’s heart began pounding. She knew the office door was secure. The alarm stopped. She had finished the mail. It was time to move on. She stepped to the door leading out of the mailroom, but she was blocked. A tall gray-black shape loomed in front of her—dark, immaterial, chilling. She was facing her first apparition. She had heard if you walk through a shadowshape, you’ll see the person beneath the dark mist. She took a deep breath and did it. The man appeared as though he were a sepia photograph—reddish-brown. He wore a bowler hat, a moustache, and beard. He was dressed in a coat and tie. Later, Cindy would search the photo archives of the museum for the face she saw, but she didn’t recognize him anywhere. And he never visited her again. In the July, 2018 issue of NLM, we provided background about the present day ghosts of the Cokedale Mining Museum, a building that was once the heart of the mining town. Private investigator Bob Olson took 15 years to compile the reports of hundreds of certified mediums, psychics, past life regressors, and people who had near death experiences in his book ANSWERS ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE. He concludes the deceased exercise free will after they pass. They may opt to visit loved ones or places they enjoyed or to which they were dedicated. Since Cokedale was a close-knit community of immigrant mining families, visitations from the spirits of former residents would make sense.
Sometimes the spirits are sensitive to the respect due diverse holiday traditions: Christmas had inspired a former mayor to decorate the front office. She purchased a small tabletop tree, decorated it, and situated it on top of the counter in the clerk’s office, proud of her contribution to good cheer.
Then the back door to the bathroom opened and slammed shut. Odd. No one was back there. She returned to her activities. The bathroom door opened and slammed shut again. And then again. And then again. She called her friends together to gather ideas. One remembered the former manager of the company store had been a leader of the Jewish community. “Maybe he’s offended by the Christmas tree,” she offered. The mayor traveled to Trinidad for more shopping. When she returned, she had several small menorahs to hang on the tree. Once the menorahs were hung, the bathroom door returned to its inert state, and everyone had a joyful holiday season—regardless of religious preference.
Those who want to hear firsthand the history of Cokedale and the mining communities in the area can contact Museum Director David E. Harris who gives daytime tours of the museum upon appointment. His cell is 719-859-3452. However, if you’re interested in going a step further toward the paranormal, join a professional ghost investigation team to meet the entities within the Cokedale Mining Museum. Contact paul@lightinthedarkparanormal.com He and his team (including an established sensitive) will conduct customized night paranormal encounters for groups of between 5-10 participants—no more, no fewer. The cost of the evening is $49 per participant and each attendee must sign a waiver of liability. You can arrange the date with Paul Hill. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cokedale Mining Museum fund to replace the leaky roof and then to install a heating and cooling system.
These are tales from people who’ve experienced what may have been such visits: Sometimes the spirits are kind: A tour of the museum had just concluded and the participants were wandering in the direction of the exit, talking too much among themselves to have made much progress. One man who was hampered by a knee brace and a cane took advantage of his head start to be the first to approach the door.
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GRANDFATHER
Sequel to
WAITING FOR JUSTICE
by Judith Veris-Decker
Sara hiked quickly along the trail back to Grandfather’s house. The day was warm, and she tied her long sleeve shirt around her waist as she walked, so excited about her find she didn’t even want to stop for a minute. Finally reaching the little house, she knocked lightly at the back door. At Grandfather’s gravelly “Come in,” she entered the sunny back room of his house in Jansen. She loved this room with its shelves of books, his collections of rocks and arrowheads. His guitar sat in the corner behind the old oak rocking chair, a soft old quilt folded to pad the seat. Feathers, possibly turkey, she thought, fanned out on the table. Grandfather was tying sage bundles. The room was fragrant with its scent. As she came in breathlessly, he looked at her, pushing his glasses up on his prominent nose. “What is it, Sara? Something wrong?” She smiled. Grandfather watched out for her. “No, no, nothing wrong. I have a surprise for you, Grandfather, but we have to hike a little for me to show you what it is.” He looked the same as always, in faded jeans and a work shirt rolled to the elbow. He wore his steel gray hair smoothed back in a short ponytail. His skin was weathered and burnished from years of outdoor work, face always clean shaven. “Well. I’m almost done here. Then we can go. How far?” He took a sip from the ever-present glass of brown liquid on the work table. Sara knew he considered the whiskey “medicine” for his aching hip. It was part of his day and didn’t seem to affect his activities. Not her place to judge him anyway. She pointed to the ridge on the eastern edge of his little property. “Not far,
maybe a mile to get there.”
He nodded thoughtfully and looked out at his ancient Jeep pickup truck parked next to the house. “We can take her part way. Maybe you can drive a little.” He smiled at her delighted response. “Awesome! I’ll go fill the water bottle. It’s hot out there!” Spinning around, ponytail flying, and heading for the kitchen, she could hardly contain her excitement. Grandfather always seemed ready to share adventures like this. Today she had something very special to show him. He finished tying the last sage bundle and set it in the box he had on the work table for giveaways. Friends and others used them for smudging and clearing negative energy from their homes. He liked having a hobby that benefitted himself and others. Hearing Sara’s footsteps in the doorway he pulled his light cottonwood walking stick and a wide brimmed straw hat from behind the door. He always took a walking stick. He was steadier with it and found it handy when going through brush or to block a wayward snake. The hat protected him from the heat of the sun. “Ready, Grandfather? I’ve got the water. Thanks for letting me drive. You know how I love your old Jeep.” “Sure, sure,” he said, enjoying her big smile as they walked out of the house. He set his walking stick in the bed of the faded red and grey truck, then climbed in the passenger side. Sara was already in, hands on the steering wheel, waiting for his ok to start the truck. Looking over at his granddaughter, in the driver’s seat of the old 57 Willy’s, he had to smile. The fourteen-year-old was curious and capable. She listened to his stories and was respectful of his possessions, namely the truck that she loved to drive. He was pleased that they enjoyed exploring the surrounding countryside, finding various treasures. They could always find an interesting rock, piece of flint, or uniquely shaped tree. What had she found now he wondered. Giving her the ok, he listened
as the old truck rumbled to life when she turned the key. The gears ground a little when she shifted, but she let the clutch out smoothly, and they idled down the rough track that led to the creek and the bumpy approach to the ridge where she said the surprise was.
still threatened to crumble at her touch. It was the deed to the Viejo’s property, signed over to him by his old rancher friend, and recorded at the courthouse. On the back someone had written in rough script, “They
The road stopped at the base of the ridge, but there was a loop for a turn around which she followed as he had taught her. She stopped, shifted into reverse, turned off the ignition and looked over at her grandfather. “You are really going to be surprised... It’s only a little ways now.”
“Ah, Sara. Yes, it seems to be proof. But proof of what? That an old man had a deeded piece of property a long time ago?”
Getting out he grabbed his walking stick and followed Sara on an old game trail up to the ridge. They came to a rusty old barbed wire fence, that she led him along for several yards, and then stepped over where it sagged to the ground, its weathered cedar posts leaning and cracked. He stopped, leaned on his walking stick and looked at her sternly.
“You know you are off my property now, don’t you?”
“Yes but...”
“How much farther?” His tone was abrupt. He didn’t want to encourage his granddaughter to walk on others’ property without permission. But he was curious now, and if it wasn’t too far he would allow it. “Just right up at those rocks,” She pointed to a spot a hundred yards away. He snorted his disapproval. “No further,” and stabbed the ground with his stick as he stepped over. They hiked up to the rocks and stopped in the shady spot where Sara had rested earlier. Grandfather settled on a rock. Sara shifted restlessly next to him. “Water?” she asked, handing him the bottle. They drank, and looked out over the green space in silence. She addressed him in a quiet voice. “It’s back here, Grandfather,” He followed her gaze toward the back of the shallow cave.
will come tonight with torches.” “It’s proof, Grandfather, isn’t it?”
“No! That the legend of the Viejo is true, and his guitar is here as evidence! He was murdered!” “Yes, but now what?” Grandfather looked at her, eyebrows raised in question. “Don’t you want to take it home?” “Don’t you think this is its rightful resting place, Sara? It isn’t on my property. Its owner placed it here for safety many years ago when it was his land.” “What about the deed?” “What about it? The land has changed hands over the years. The Viejo had no heirs. The owner of this property probably doesn’t even know it is here, so it’s safe.” Disappointed, Sara sat motionless in the gloom. Thinking. She had originally wanted to take the guitar home, but Grandfather was right. She knew that if they took it home, after a while the guitar would be rewrapped and stored in a box. Why not leave it here as its owner had intended? She turned when she felt his hand on her shoulder. “Time to go Sara. Let it rest.” She stood, heaving a heavy sigh. “It was a good find, wasn’t It, Grandfather?” “A very good find, Sara. And I was very surprised.”
“Take my stick in case of a snake. I’ll follow.” He stood, observing her as she stepped to the gloomy corner. She poked carefully around as he had taught her, until she was satisfied it was safe. Then she dropped to her knees in front of what looked to him like the piece of an old blanket. Stepping over to her, he watched in anticipation as she unwrapped her find.
Grandfather sucked in his breath when he saw the guitar. The legend of the Viejo was true! Here was the guitar! According to the legend the Viejo had hidden the guitar before getting burned out and killed. Here was proof. “And look, there’s a piece of folded paper inside.” She paused, as if waiting for his permission to reach into the sound hole to extract the paper. He gave a slight nod. She found a slender stick on the ground and swished it around inside the guitar to scare away any creatures before reaching in for the tattered piece of paper. Unfolding it with extreme care, it
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We laughed as he reminisced about a shaky performance when the lead vocalist began way off key. Everyone had to jostle around quickly to correct the mistake. Curveballs can definitely get thrown into the mix when you are working with musicians on stage.
Spotlight on Kirk Loudon by
The Beat Goes On Eulalia Cecava
I had the fortuitous opportunity to meet with Kirk Loudon, talented musician, recording artist and filmmaker at The Chronicle News. He seems to do it all - from creating unique music to being cast as his own “monster” in his Trinidad horror film, Diggerz: Black Lung Rises. This epic horror film is soon to be released in Korea, of all places. My guess is not many know about Kirk’s musical background, so I’d like to take the opportunity to share some useful information. Hailing from Vermont, Kirk got thrown into the fascinating world of music as an infant. His father was a phenomenal keyboardist who played in big bands with horns and the works. He also toured the west coast and has a Masters in Music. One night on a typical rehearsal, the drummer didn’t show up for some reason. Young Kirk, only 13, was thrown onto the kit and nailed the beat. He has been playing ever since and continues to progress. Well, except at age 16, when he almost threw in the towel. Apparently, Kirk’s father took him to see Bernard “Buddy” Rich, famous jazz drummer and bandleader, and the disappointed teen thought to himself, “How can I ever accomplish that?” Kirk hit the bricks and eventually was living the ultimate dream as a drummer in several bands, ranging from “new wave” to punk. Eventually, he dove into
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the dense world of progressive rock, recreating the explosive polyrhythms prevalent in groups like Genesis and King Crimson. Also, we discussed how rare it is for a percussionist to sing lead vocals and play kit at the same time. Even Mr. Collins from Genesis has someone filling in and typically only hammers it out for his popular hits. This octopuslike ability takes some intense brain work. Each of your arms and legs are doing something different simultaneously. Now, let’s add distinctive vocals on top and cross your fingers you’ll avoid an aneurysm. Serious drummers like Kirk never cease to amaze me. How can drummers fare to sing and play at the same time? How can one contain, utilize, and execute all that information and make it not sound like a bunch of gobbledygook? Kirk gives us a piece of advice, “You need to disconnect, completely disconnect. Because if you don’t, you’re going to be following what you’re playing.”
After picking himself back up after Buddy Rich, Kirk started to focus on his individuality as a percussionist. His first band, The Cutz, an 80’s punk band had the right sound, but they weren’t really soaring to new heights. Eventually making his way out to Boston, he toured with another group for a while, gaining more experience. After those projects ran their prospective courses, Kirk wound himself up in a huge production with 63 members, 63 lights, and costumes that got changed after every set. They were a prestigious R&B cover band that toured the New England Circuit in the 80’s, along with dancing vocalists and all. He hustled and bustled with this band for two years, which was a nice adrenaline rush while it lasted.
I asked Kirk if there were any epic live concerts/performances that impacted him along his musical journey. “I got to see Queen. It was phenomenal, just phenomenal. Freddy’s a hero.” Kirk, being a huge fan, mentioned an interesting tidbit. According to a scientific study, Freddie Mercury has the most perfect singing voice known to man. Scientists put his vocal tracks together and as he switched notes, his vocal vibrations were so tight they created an effect called “phasing”. Kirk and I then proceeded to discuss the interesting world of vibration and frequency. Apparently, certain frequencies have the ability to make people even feel sick, with effects ranging from nausea to literally passing out. This perfectly explains why I’ve avoided listening to the Top 40 for the last 15 years. I knew the feeling of needing to spew whilst watching MTV wasn’t all in my head.
“I thought, hey, I can do the music for this as well…I got lucky, very lucky,” say Kirk. At this point in time, Kirk has approximately 1,000 commercials under his belt. I want to briefly mention Kirk’s work with his son, Casey Loudon, talented guitarist and filmmaker, following his father’s footsteps. He has filmed several music videos for his only son, which can be seen online. Casey, from Los Angeles, has also created and developed remarkable musical scores for commercials and feature films. Together they make a dynamic and vivacious team. “It’s really cool when you see your kid.. as far as a certain skill, pass you, in as far as ability.” In closing, I would like to mention a few of Kirk Loudon’s original songs, which are available for your listening pleasure on BandMix. com. They are called, Clair de Lunacy and Human. These songs are haunting and distinct in my opinion and really capture Kirk’s vocal range. They have piano driven intros and bring in some real nostalgia. The harmony is tight, the changes are well executed, and the chord progressions are unique. I can listen to these pensive songs on repeat, especially Clair. ARE YOU A MUSICAL ARTIST LOOKING TO GET INTO THE STUDIO OR POSSIBLY EVEN RECORD A MUSIC VIDEO? Don’t let the dream die! Contact Kirk Loudon, the music and film guy. He has the vision, expertise, and commitment to really showcase your abilities and help you learn how to fly. YourCreativeNow! is the name of his marketing and advertising company, and he can be reached at 281-381-8912. Expect lots of thrilling surprises to come out of Kirk and his crew in the near future. More filming coming soon, perhaps? Pinpointing Trinidad, Colorado on the map in the music, film, and entertainment field appears to be his forte.
So, how do we go from punk and R&B groups to film scoring? The next pit stop in Kirk’s career was to hit the books at the Art Institute of Houston and earn himself a degree in Visual Communications. This is where the magic happens, marrying music and film together into a dynamic harmonious union. He hooked up with Texas A&M University when they needed a commercial guy. He valiantly stepped in with crew and equipment, offered a better deal, and completely blew everyone’s socks off. Kirk, being a commercial virgin at this point, got thrown in once again, and swam as fluidly as decades before. He then used his commercial skills for many local businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
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