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enchantment June 1, 2016 • Vol. 68, No. 06 USPS 175-880 • ISSN 0046-1946 Circulation 122,922

enchantment (ISSN 0046-1946) is published monthly by the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. enchantment provides reliable, helpful information on rural living and energy use to electric cooperative members and customers. Nearly 123,000 families and businesses receive enchantment Magazine as electric cooperative members. Non-member subscriptions are available at $12 per year or $18 for two years, payable to NMRECA. Allow four to eight weeks for delivery. Periodical Postage paid at Santa Fe, NM 87501-9998 and additional mailing offices. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Postmaster: Send address changes to 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505-4428. Readers who receive the publication through their electric cooperative membership should report address changes to their local electric cooperative office. THE NEW MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION provides legislative and educational services for the 18 cooperatives that deliver electric power to New Mexico’s rural areas and small communities. Each cooperative has a representative on the association’s board of directors, which controls the editorial content and advertising policy of enchantment through its Publications Committee. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Pinson, President, Central Valley Electric Cooperative, Artesia George Biel, Vice President, Sierra Electric Cooperative, Elephant Butte Jerry Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Taos BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leandro Abeyta, Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative, Mountainair William C. Miller, Jr., Columbus Electric Cooperative, Deming Arsenio Salazar, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Grants Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Clovis Harold Trujillo, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Española Robert Caudle, Lea County Electric Cooperative, Lovington Robert Baca, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Mora Tomas G. Rivas, Northern Río Arriba Electric Cooperative, Chama Preston Stone, Otero County Electric Cooperative, Cloudcroft Jerry W. Partin, Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative, Portales Joseph Herrera, Socorro Electric Cooperative, Socorro Gary Rinker, Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Clayton Tim Morrow, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer Wayne Connell, Tri-State G&T Association, Westminster, Colorado Charles G. Wagner, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Oklahoma NATIONAL DIRECTOR David Spradlin, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer

Solar Considerations

Three factors to consider if installing solar panels.

Fort Sumner: More than 100

La Duende de Nueva Mexico!

The community celebrates 100 years of history. The colorful and rich history of flamenco.

DEPARTMENTS Co-op Newswire

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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE William C. Miller, Jr., Chairman, Columbus Electric Cooperative Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Harold Trujillo, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Robert Baca, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative Joseph Herrera, Socorro Electric Cooperative

Co-op Enjoys Year Round Geothermal 17 Energy Comfort

Enchanted Journeys

An electric co-op installs a geothermal system.

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Energy Sense

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Members of the University of New Mexico Flamenco Ensemble Alma Flamenca, Albuquerque, NM 1991. Photo by Janet Borelli. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Co-op Newswire

Co-op Nation Visits Capitol Hill O

ver 40 New Mexico electric cooperative leaders—trustees, managers and employees—were among the 1,500 NRECA participants who attended the Legislative Conference on May 1-4 in Washington, D.C. This conference brings together co-op representation from across the country to review national legislation and its effect on electric co-ops and their members. The 114th Congress was not in session during this year’s conference. But Kirk Johnson, NRECA senior vice president of government relations, said buttonholing congressional staffers can be as important as sitting down with elected officials. That’s because high stakes legislation and regulation in Washington could affect co-ops’ ability to provide reliable, affordable electricity. New Mexico participants trekked their way to Capitol Hill for meetings at the U.S. Senate and House offices on May 3. They had the opportunity to meet with staff from Senators Tom Udall and Martin T. Heinrich offices; and with staff from Representatives Ben R. Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Steve Pearce offices.

New Mexico participants also used this time in D.C., to visit with officials from the U.S. Forest Service, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

enchantment magazine Spotted at TV Station Quarai, A Cultural Treasure to Visit Thanks for the article on Quarai in the May issue [Back Yard Trails, Lost and Found: Quarai]. A perfect way to experience Quarai is to attend a free concert at 3:00 p.m., on September 18 by de Profundis, Albuquerque's a cappella male choral ensemble. The group sings there the third Sunday each September. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. enchantment is always a pleasure to read! —Roy Morgan, Kit Carson Electric Co-op Member

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Deployment of broadband has the opportunity to change our rural fabric and landscape much like rural electrification did 75 years ago.

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s each day passes without access to robust broadband service in rural America, the digital divide widens between our urban and rural populations. It impacts everything from education to health care services. Rural electric cooperatives provide service to more than 450,000 New Mexicans. We serve the lowest population density by the mile, averaging fewer than five consumer owners per mile of line. In the 1930s and 1940s, electric cooperatives brought electricity to rural New Mexico when the for-profit utilities would not. Today, that same scenario is being replayed as broadband service is deployed in New Mexico and across the country. Without robust access to broadband, New Mexico’s rural folks cannot take advantage of the educational opportunities or employment prospects that most Americans now take for granted. Electric cooperatives also need access to robust broadband service to manage their systems. As technology advances in the electric industry, utilities need more sophisticated telecommunications technology. Our local cooperatives deploy automated metering systems, energy efficiency programs, and grid monitoring systems that require real-time communication in order to provide safe, reliable electricity 24 hours a day.

Electric cooperatives are pursuing and implementing plans utilizing varied models to deploy broadband to rural America. One New Mexico electric co-op received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This funding allowed Kit Carson Electric Co-op, headquartered in Taos, to deploy fiber to the home. Through the Recovery Act, broadband programs delivered by the Rural Utilities Service and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 13 cooperatives in nine states received funding for system designs that included fiber to the home, middle mile, microwave and wireless technology. In addition, the Rural Broadband Loan program at the Rural Utilities Service is enabling incremental progress toward bridging the digital divide between rural and urban America. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is developing rules to implement Phase II of the Connect America Fund which provides support to build out broadband in unserved areas of the country. In 2014, over 100 electric cooperatives in 26 states filed Expressions of Interest in the FCC’s Rural Broadband Experiments program and 23 filed formal applications for the program. Hopefully, the FCC carefully considers the criteria they use to determine

Keven J. Groenewold. P.E. Executive Vice President New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association

the recipients of limited remaining funds. They must make smart investments in projects that will deploy systems that offer robust service levels necessary for economic development. Congress is also contemplating telecommunication policy reform. Any policy reform should ensure all potential providers, including electric cooperatives, are eligible for programs designed to bridge the digital divide. Any effort to bring robust broadband service to rural America must be an open inclusive process that allows all eligible providers the ability to compete for opportunities. New Mexico electric cooperatives are looking into these opportunities very seriously. More and more of our members express interest in high-speed internet access. Some see the need for the local schools, clinics or community centers—others simply want Netflix. Deployment of broadband has the opportunity to change our rural fabric and landscape much like rural electrification did 75 years ago. However, it is a Herculean task. How we get there, and how long it takes is still an unknown. But, one thing is for sure, we will all need to be pulling the wagon together and in the same direction.

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Enchanted Journeys

Hale to the stars BY ALAN HALE

he warm early summer evenings of June play host to three bright planets this year, a situation which continues into July. The first of these worlds is the giant planet Jupiter, which is high in the western sky when darkness falls this month and which dominates that part of the sky until setting around the midnight hour. A good pair of binoculars will reveal Jupiter’s four large and bright moons—the “Galilean” moons, so called due to their discovery by the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei in the early 17th century—and a relatively small telescope will reveal the various colored “bands” and “belts” that encircle the planet. Mars and Saturn follow these two worlds being located on either side of the “head” of the prominent constellation Scorpius in the southern sky. Mars, the leader of these two planets, is unusually bright right now, having at the end of May passed the closest it has come to Earth in the past eleven years; it, however, fades noticeably throughout the course of June. Saturn, which is at “opposition,” directly opposite the sun in the sky—on Thursday, June 2, is also oriented such that its

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Saturn on April 23, 2016. Photograph copyright Christopher Go (Cebu, The Philippines), used with permission

rings are about as wide open as they can appear from Earth, and thus is truly a spectacular object to view through a telescope this month. Neither of our solar system’s inner worlds is well placed for viewing during June. Mercury does put in an appearance in our morning sky but doesn’t even rise until dawn is well underway. Venus is on the far side of the sun as seen from Earth—a configuration known as “superior conjunction”—on June 6 and is invisible all month. The sun is at its farthest north at just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20; this is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and marks the official beginning of summer. As difficult as it may be to believe on these warm summer days in New Mexico, the Earth is currently near its farthest point from the sun, this actually taking place on July 4. While June 20 has the most hours of daylight of any day this year, because of the fact the Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle, the earliest sunrise takes place on June 13, while the latest sunset takes place on June 27.

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On The Menu BY SHARON NIEDERMAN

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f you’re lucky, you have at least one, tucked away, waiting for you in the back of a kitchen cabinet: that dusty old file box, stuffed with Mama or Grandma’s handwritten recipes. One day you’re inspired to pull it out, and you look through the cursive handwriting in fading ink or typed on a Royal typewriter, describing the best way to make beef Stroganoff or deviled eggs, as you search for a favorite childhood recipe. The recipes, calling for “a pinch” of this or “a dab” of that, are not precise by today’s standards. They used abbreviations we don’t understand. Nor, are all ingredients still available. These recipes are not low-carb, gluten-free, or sugar-free. They don’t call for whole grain or organic ingredients. They may take more time than we are accustomed to spending in the kitchen. But they were prepared with love, and now, they are an unexpected legacy. While searching for a missing colander, I recently came across two boxes of my husband’s family recipes. Some came from his mother, Eloise Henry, raised in Kerrville, Texas, and others from his grandmother, Lucille Eldridge, born in Atlanta just after the Civil War. I can’t tell from the handwriting who these recipes are from. Both these ladies loved to cook, and his family loved their desserts. I’ve recreated a few of these old-fashioned recipes and share them with you here.

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❧ Peel and slice very thin, enough potatoes to fill a casserole dish. Place a layer of potatoes in dish; dot with butter, salt and pepper. Continue potato layers in same manner until within an inch of top of dish. Pour milk all over casserole. Bake 1½ hours at 350⁰ F. Serves 4.

Swiss Steak

Taken exactly from recipe card. Although our meat today may not all be “home grown” and “home butchered,” we can still use this 1933 recipe with confidence. 2 pounds steak (sirloin) ½ cup flour 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 2 Tbs. shortening 1 medium onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cooked tomatoes ❧ Select steak. Season flour with salt and pepper. Spread it into the meat with a wooden potato masher or the edge of a heavy plate. Heat shortening and brown meat in it. Add onion, green pepper, water, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer slowly for two hours. Serve with boiled rice or mashed potatoes. Serves 4.

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June 2016

Energy Sense

BY PATRICK KEEGAN AND AMY WHEELESS

Can You have a Zero Net Energy Home?

ear Pat: I am considering installing rooftop solar for my home, and a neighbor asked if I was going to have a “Zero Net Energy” home. Can you explain what this means? —Sally B. Dear Sally: A Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or Net-Zero, Home is one where all of the energy that is used in the home is completely offset by the production of on-site power, such as through rooftop solar photovoltaic panels. Having a ZNE Home does not mean you are “off-grid”—your home still uses electricity from your electric co-op for daily needs, especially when the sun isn’t shining. A ZNE Home also means you can supply power back to the electric grid from your solar panels. If you are considering rooftop solar panels for your home, you should talk to your electric co-op first. Usually, the term ZNE Home describes a newly built home, as it is easier to custom-build an energy efficient home and properly size solar panels that will match the expected energy use. However, existing homes can also be retrofitted to be ZNE. But before you go out and buy a solar panel system that will cover every inch of your roof, remember

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this mantra: “Reduce before you produce.” Efficiency options like heat pumps and increased insulation may not seem as exciting as solar panels, but they can produce a better return on your investment. Before you purchase and install solar panels, make all the cost-effective energy efficiency improvements you can. You will likely be able to reduce the number of solar panels you need while also seeing sustained energy savings over time. An energy audit is the first step to learning how to make your home as efficient as possible. An energy auditor will walk through your home and perform tests to find out where air is leaking. An energy auditor can also perform energy modeling to tell you how much energy you would save by implementing certain improvements. If you are interested in an energy audit, talk with your electric co-op. They may offer an audit or have names of trusted energy auditors. Retrofitting a home to be ZNE will likely require investments— large and small. Upgrading your HVAC system to something more

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Photos, top to bottom: Instead of purchasing your own solar panels, you may be able to participate in your co-op’s community solar program. Photo Credit: Vernon Electric Cooperative. Wind energy and both passive and active solar can help achieve Zero Net Energy. Photo Credit: Flickr user Wonderlane.

efficient is a large investment, but, as heating and cooling usually make up half of the average home’s energy use, the upgrade will have a substantial impact on your home, especially when combined with insulation improvements. Sealing up air leaks and replacing lightbulbs with LEDs are smaller investments but can also help you reach ZNE. Behavioral changes, such as turning down the heat when you leave for the day, using your solar clothes dryer (a clothes line!) and turning off electronics and lights when you leave a room are also small and easy ways to reduce your energy use. Once you have reduced your energy use as much as you can, you can now think about producing. Solar photovoltaic panels are the most common residential renewable energy installation, though a small wind energy system could be a good choice if your home is on one of the rare sites that is windy enough.

There are also other ways to harness the power of the sun. For example, solar water heaters can be cost-effective. Or you can use passive solar techniques, like strategic window placement, landscaping and shading, and specific building materials to heat certain areas of your home in the winter or reduce sun and heat exposure in the summer. You may be able to reduce your energy impact without purchasing your own rooftop solar panels. Many electric co-ops are beginning to offer community solar programs, or “solar gardens,” where co-op members invest in part of a larger solar installation that supplies the co-op’s electric grid. Participating in a community solar program gives you the benefit of solar power without needing to install and maintain your own solar panels. Remember to talk with your electric co-ops’ energy experts before making any major upgrades, like rooftop solar, to your home.

SOLAR CONSIDERATIONS Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is heating up on the consumer market. If you are considering solar panels for your roof, or if you want to know more about residential solar, here are three important factors to consider. TAX CREDITS: Ask questions and read the fine print. Federal solar energy tax credits are available. Check to see how they apply to your plans. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with a contractor to install solar panels, make sure you know who gets to take advantage of those creditsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; you or the contractor.

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fort sumner: more than 100 The Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to attend the Old Fort Days in Fort Sumner on June 8-11, 2016, and to learn more about the history of the area.

This year, Fort Sumner marks its 100th year as an incorporated municipality, but this 100-year-mark is only part of the town’s long and colorful history. From the exploratory expedition of Francisco Vazquez de Coronado y Lujan in 1540 to the unfortunate round up of the Mescalero Apache and the Navajo Nation in 1864, to Billy The Kid getting shot in 1881. The Bosque Redondo Memorial: Visit Fort Sumner and learn how the Navajo were detained and made to walk from Window Rock, Arizona and Gallup, New Mexico to Fort Sumner, a 300-mile trip. Many died along the way but around 9,000 reached the area and were housed at the Bosque Redondo near the fort. The Navajo began farming and improving the land on which they were held. In 1868, a Treaty was signed on June 1 and the Navajo were released. Today, there is a museum where visitors can honor those who died and those who survived during this tragic moment of history. The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner State Monument is a must see. Billy The Kid's Grave: After the release of the Navajo to return to their homeland, Fort Sumner became part of the Maxwell Land Grant where the next part of history takes place. Lucian and Pete Maxwell were known among the Basque sheepherders of the area. William Bonney, a young kid, was also a friend of the group. On July 14, 1881, Billy having escaped from the Lincoln County Jail and having killed two deputies in the process, stopped at Maxwell’s home in Fort Sumner. He was hungry and Dulcevina Maxwell told him to go to the well house and cut himself a steak and she would cook it for him. Barefoot and holding a butcher knife, he heard someone talking in Pete Maxwell’s bedroom. Billy stepped in the door to speak to Pete. In the dark he heard Sheriff Pat Garrett’s voice say “Quien Es?” Pete replied “Billy.” A shot rang out and Billy was dead. Billy’s Tombstone is in the Old Fort Cemetery still today. It has traveled some over the years as it was stolen in 1950 and recovered in 1975. It was stolen again February 1, 1981 and returned February 12. It is in a steel cage and has a steel band around it which is bolted to Photos courtesy of the Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce the ground.

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BY NICOLASA CHAVEZ

La Duende de Nueva Mexíco! "Passionate, fiery, sensual, intense—these words describe the art of flamenco."

he Spanish heritage and tradition in New Mexico is more than 400-years-old. Even so, flamenco is fairly new to our state, taking root during the second-half of the 20th century. The origins of flamenco can be seen in fiestas throughout the state. Celebrating Hispano, Native American and Anglo heritage, these events often include traditional folk and social dancing from Spain as well as classical Spanish dance. Images of Spanish dancers on Santa Fe’s plaza can be traced back to 1919. Even though this rich musical tradition existed, it was not present at these early events. Many first generation flamenco performers in New Mexico say even though they knew of it and felt connected to their Spanish heritage, they really did not understand what differentiated flamenco from other Spanish dances. Many traveled outside the state to study with professionals in the field. In northern New Mexico, native Santa Fean Vicente Romero is considered the Godfather of Flamenco and the first to have brought back the technique as danced and performed by the Gitanos (Spanish Romany). Like many New Mexicans, he began in ballet and performed

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Spanish dances he learned through his family and community. In 1957, at age 19, he traveled to Spain and became the second U.S. citizen after José Greco to join the company of the renowned Pilar López (sister of La Argentinita). Romero returned to New Mexico in 1962 and began a flamenco series at El Nido in Tesuque. Performing in two shows nightly and including a cast direct from Spain, flamenco was introduced to the larger Santa Fe audience and touristas during the summer Opera season. Aficionados from around the state and the U.S. flocked to this small village to see the shows that were all the rage. Many of the performers decided to stay in New Mexico, effectively creating an established flamenco community which still exists today. Romero is also credited with kick-starting the careers of many New Mexican performers. Dancer Lili del Castillo and guitarist Luís Campos met while performing in his company. They married and moved to Spain for further study with letters of introduction from Romero. They gained experience learning from local masters, and also performing and touring with Spanish dance companies. Upon returning to New Mexico, they

embarked upon the Artist-in-Residence program in which they traveled statewide performing flamenco and Spanish dance. One of New Mexico’s most renowned performers, María Benítez, grew up in Taos Pueblo. A young ballet student during the 1960s, her earliest experiences in Spanish dance included performances at the local fiesta celebrations and also with guitarist Ramón Hernández at the Taos Inn. Hernández played all over northern New Mexico between his local gigs in Taos. By the late 1960s, Benítez moved to Spain for further study. While in Spain she met another dancer, Teodoro Morca, originally from Los Angeles. Morca took up residence in Taos to perform during the summer season while Benítez remained abroad. His stay proved to be the start of a long tradition of returning to New Mexico to teach and guest star in many flamenco shows. He ultimately remained in Taos. Benítez returned from Spain with husband Cecilio. She was immediately hired by Romero to star as the lead female dancer in his shows. The duo had a successful run for several years but eventually separated to run their own companies. The Benítez’ started the first not-for-profit organization for fla-

Photos, prior page, left to right: Pablo Rodarte and Sara de Luís performing a Guajira at the Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque, 1991. Photo by Janet Borelli. Photo courtesy of the artist. Publicity shot of Vicente Romero, Madrid, Spain, ca. 1957. Photo by Miguel Angel Yañez. Photo collection of Lili del Castillo and Luís Campos. Peine (haricomb) by Justin Gallegos Mayrant, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2010. Photo by Blair Clark. Collections of the Museum of International Folk Art. Photos, this page, left to right: Vicente Romero and María Benítez, early 1970s. Collection of Lili del Castillo and Luís Campos. Mantón de Manila, maker unknown, China or Spain, early 20th century. Photo by Blair Clark. Collections of the Museum of International Folk Art. Alexina García Chávez atop LEA Poesía, photographed at Estancia Alegre, Alcalde, New Mexico, November 2015. Photo by Blair Clark. Collection of the Library and Archives, Museum of International Folk Art.

menco and Spanish dance in New Mexico. Their aggressive program continued Romero’s tradition of nightly shows during the summer tourist season, bringing in professionals from Spain. They began a local company consisting of young professionals called the Segunda Compañía, later reworked and renamed Flamenco’s Next Generation. Members of these two companies have continued their dance careers as professional performers and teachers. In Central New Mexico, another family began a tradition of Spanish dance which later included flamenco. Clarita García de Aranda and Cándido García were both influential performers in the musical scene in Albuquerque. Cándido moved to New York for a time and enjoyed an illustrious career before returning home. Clarita gained local fame performing at fiestas and special events. She also hosted parties in her home where musicians and dancers gathered to practice their art form in the traditional juerga (jam session) setting of the Gitanos. It is in this environment that Clarita’s daughter, Eva Enciñias-Sandoval, grew up. She eventually became a dance major at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and while there convinced the dance department to include flamenco in the

degree program. In 1976, UNM became the first in the nation to offer a degree in dance with a concentration in flamenco. Eleven years later, EnciñiasSandoval began the first Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque, the longest run flamenco festival in the United States, currently celebrating its 29th this year in June. In 1999, Enciñias-Sandoval, along with her children Joaquín and Marisol Enciñias, began the National Institute of Flamenco, which is also the home of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Through programs at UNM, the National Institute of Flamenco and the Institute for Spanish Arts, generations of flamenco performers and aficionados have gained experience. Students from the university program have gone on to perform with Yjastros or in María Benítez’s Teatro Flamenco. High school students who began in Flamenco’s Next Generation often continue studies at UNM. Several who have come out of these programs, or who were brought in as invited artists in either flamenco festival shows or Benítez’ summer season, continue to work and teach in New Mexico today. Paco Antonio, a former dance partner of Enciñias-Sandoval, and Lucilene de Gius, a former performer with Benítez, teach fla-

menco in Las Cruces at the high school and college level. Another graduate of UNM, Estefanía Ramirez joined Benítez’s company where she met her current partner Antonio Granjero, of Jerez, Spain. Ramirez and Granjero direct the Entreflamenco Company and teach at their Santa Fe School of Flamenco. These are only a few of the large number of local groups and talented individuals who continue a centuries-old tradition by performing, teaching, and passing down the art form at local fiestas and jam sessions. In New Mexico, flamenco has found a new home and the heritage of those first generation flamencos is sure to continue for years to come. Want to learn more about flamenco? Visit the exhibit, Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico, at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe showing through September 2017. Or read the book, The Spirit of Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico, authored by Nicolasa Chávez. It can be purchased at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, online at the Museum of New Mexico Press website, www.mnpress.org, or call 505-476-1158.

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Co-op Enjoys Year Round Geothermal Energy Comfort By Leah Boone, Central Valley Electric Cooperative Member Services Supervisor

entral Valley Electric Cooperative located in Artesia, has enjoyed year round comfort and increased savings because of a geothermal heating and cooling system installed in the co-op’s 33,500-square foot building which was built and completed the fall of 2013. The geothermal system that was installed in the co-op’s headquarters includes 128 bore holes and closed vertical loops, each drilled 305 feet into the earth’s surface. To begin with, a test well was drilled to determine the feasibility of installing a geothermal system. The results indicated the ground was a consistent 67 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature allows for a more efficient thermal exchange, especially when compared to air source units used during hot summers and cold winters in Artesia.

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Photos, top to bottom: The beginning of 128 bore holes that were each drilled 305 feet deep. Loops on the East side of the co-op headquarters under the customer parking lot. A vertical loop connected to a horizontal loop. Photos courtesy of Central Valley Electric Cooperative.

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Book Chat BY PHAEDRA GREENWOOD

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT WILDFLOWERS: A GUIDE TO THE PLANTS OF NEW MEXICO

MYSTERIOUS NEW MEXICO: MIRACLES, MAGIC, AND MONSTERS IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

By Willa F. Finley and LaShara J. Nieland 2013, 383 pages, $29.95 Texas Tech University Press 806-742-2982; www.ttupress.org

By Benjamin Radford 2014, 300 pages, $24.95 University of New Mexico Press 800-249-7737; www.unmpress.com

Finley and Nieland must have had the time of their lives traveling together all over New Mexico to park systems and Native American pueblos and reservations to identify and photograph 456 wildflowers in various stages of growth. Our state, where the Rockies intersect with grasslands and the Sonoran and Chihuahua Deserts, is home to some 4,100 plant species in seven ecological zones and some 300 species of butterflies. This beautiful and informative book identifies flowers by color, with an emphasis on Native American uses, past and present, for food, fiber, medicine, craft, and ceremony. But don’t experiment with herbal remedies—many of these plants are toxic and look like plants that are not. Do carry this glossypaged guide with you to learn more about ecosystems and animal interactions, soils and practical landscaping. Five stars!

Radford, a journalist, admits he has always been fascinated by the world’s mysteries. He has investigated mysterious phenomena in some 16 countries in an earnest effort to sort out myth from truth. He has even solved some of these mysteries, he says, by going to the site, interviewing witnesses and conducting his own investigations. The book includes hauntings, healings, witchcraft, aliens, and other weirdness. He discounts sightings of gigantic thunderbirds and concludes they never actually took physical form. The mysterious Loretto Chapel staircase in Santa Fe was constructed over several months by a human carpenter that Radford was able to identify. And the magical powers of crystal skulls are tales fraught with lies. Radford quotes Mark Twain: “Supposing is good, but finding out is better.” If you’re a staunch believer you might not want to read this book.

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ERNEST L. BLUMENSCHEIN: THE LIFE OF AN AMERICAN ARTIST

IF THERE’S SQUASH BUGS IN HEAVEN, I AIN’T STAYING

By Robert W. Larson and Carole B. Larson 2013, 344 pages, $29.95 University of Oklahoma Press 800-627-7377; www.oupress.com

By Stacia Spragg-Braude 2014, 200 pages, $29.95 Museum of New Mexico Press 505-476-1158; www.mnmpress.org

This complex biography describes the artistic and social development of “Blumy” from childhood in Ohio, classical training in New York City and a career as a book and magazine illustrator. In Paris he met and married an established painter, Mary Shepard Greene, described as nurturing and supportive. This fascinating story proceeds to New Mexico and the serendipitous incident of the broken wheel. Blumenschein and his friend Bert G. Phillips founded Taos art colony and became charter members of the Taos Society of Artists who “… were all engrossed in painting the grandeur and spirit of this unique American location.” The Larsons plunge fearlessly into the Society’s conflicts as Blumenschein renders his romantic images of Pueblo subjects and powerful southwestern landscapes in a distinct modernistic style. A handsome publication.

I agree with Stanley Crawford’s high praise on the back cover. This book is a delightful celebration of multigenerations of farmers in Corrales. Centered around a strong but aging farmer, Evelyn Curtis Losack, it’s also about how the land shapes us and how we mold the land. SpraggBraude describes a close-knit community where people ride horses on weekdays and cry when a beloved old tree goes down. In her perceptive and lyrical style, she writes: “Hemming the whole seam of Corrales was the Rio Grande” where “Water was seen as something sacred: a common gift, a common responsibility.” She captures Losack’s authentic voice: “Everything you do in this life at some point comes back to you.” When the author worries about drought and withering crops, Losack says, “We’ll just try, honey, and that’s all we can do.” Five shining stars! To submit a book for review: include contact information and where to order.

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Photos, top and right: All horizontal loops connect to the vault which is underground the co-op's employee parking lot. A ditch witch used to make trenches so loops can be connected. Photos courtesy of Central Valley Electric Cooperative.

The co-op applied for a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant and was awarded $81,900 towards the project. Central Valley Electric, being a member of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, also received an additional $40,000 rebate for the project. The geothermal project was budgeted at $800,000. The Central Valley Electric Cooperative board of trustees approved the construction of the new headquarters building in November 2012. The decision to build a new facility was made after a detailed facilities review. The co-op evaluated and implemented energy efficiency applications that made economic sense and resulted in an acceptable cost-to-benefits for the facility.

done just that. The old Central Valley Electric Cooperative building was one-third the size of the new building and the co-op’s electric bill is now one-third less than the old, energy inefficient headquarters. The expected payback of the energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system is estimated at 11.8 years, and an increased life-expectancy of the water source heat pumps up to 30 years.

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Are you like most of us who give directions using landmarks as references? Well, the enchantment is looking for photos highlighting how you give directions to a person. Such as, turn left at the big pistachio; or the big red barn. Keep driving until you pass the mural with the angel; or the rooster mailbox. Continue up the hill, then hang a left after you pass the boot on the fence; or take a right at the Y. These are the photos we want you to submit for the Hidden Landmarks Photo Contest.

Throughout the review and approval process, the co-op board voted to install geothermal heat pumps to heat and cool the headquarters. This decision came after more than a year of discussions and months of debate. Co-op General Manger Chuck Pinson says, “the board of trustees made good economic decisions on the energy efficiency of the new facility.” This included geothermal HVAC, LED lighting, and natural source lighting throughout the building. As a result, the new building is much more energy efficient and cost effective to operate. “Central Valley Electric Cooperative wants its members and the community to look to the co-op as the standard for efficiency,” Pinson says. Because of this successful installation, the co-op offers rebates for residential and commercial members who install this type of ground source heating and cooling system. Members served by Central Valley Electric Cooperative may contact Leah Boone or Raelynn Bean at 575-746-3571, or visit www.cvecoop.org for program information. Other co-op members are encouraged to contact their local electric co-op regarding products, services and programs it offers.

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The Artistic Mystique of New Mexico

onna Kalish came to New Mexico the year after college because she had college friends here and “there was a mystique in New Mexico.” She spent 12 years in Albuquerque, where she ran a desktop publishing business and managed garage bands, putting on events around the city. With a degree in political science and an interest in community organizing and public policy, she says, “I’d always hoped to connect the arts and community organization.” Eventually, she moved to Socorro and took a temporary position at New Mexico Tech. Soon a part-time job opened with the Performing Arts Series (PAS) at Macey Center, a theater and conference center in Socorro that seats 615. “I wasn’t planning to

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stay; it was just a stopping off point,” Kalish says. Over 20 years later, she’s still there and has built up the program from about seven shows a year to 10 to 12 major performances, five free concerts, and a variety of outreach programs each year. “I love this job,” she says. “I can be a part of the national arts scene right here at Tech. I love working with artists that are at the level I bring in, emerging artists and people who are excited about the arts.” Kalish, a co-op member of Socorro Electric, combines outreach with PAS to bring young people to shows. “I really try to find programs that will bring the town and the college together, different age groups and demographics. That’s where the community organization helps.” All the children in Socorro see shows through the school system, along with students from Magdalena and the Alamo Navajo Reservation. “My hope is to get kids so excited about the arts they will become arts supporters when they grow up,” she says. During a residency with the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, every child studies dance for three weeks. They learn most New Mexico education benchmarks for

dance, music theater and physical education, plus science and history content. They work together as a team and put on galas, sell-out performances. “Every kid gets a hands-on art experience,” Kalish explains. PAS also sponsors the Community Arts Party, a day with 40 free hands-on art workshops, from tie-dye to clay to mask making. Kalish is an artist herself, playing original folk-rock tunes with the trio Roon, which also includes Johnny Dean on bass and guitar, and Jim Ruff on mandolin, bass and ukulele. Kalish plays guitar, keyboard, harmonica, and “various other instruments that pop up from time to time. I’m originally a brass player, so sometimes I’ll pick up a trumpet or a flute. We all sing. We all write. We each bring in songs and then they become band songs. I’ve been playing since I was a little kid, and this gives me a chance to play with guys I like. We’re having a great time, and I can’t think of any better reason to play.” They perform at local restaurants and festivals such as Socorro Fest. Decades after she “stopped off” here, Ronna Kalish is contributing to the artistic mystique of New Mexico.

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Four Easy Tips for Good Pics I must admit it, my photography skills are quite limited. Capturing great shots of a wildflower, a cutthroat trout wrangled from a northern New Mexico creek, or any of the vast scenic landscapes across New Mexico are a rarity for me. As photogenic as my children are, I struggle to snag good photos of them in their elements, indoors or outdoors. With the advent of smartphones, taking and sharing photographs and videos has never been easier. Taking good photos is not something inherent with me. So I frequently have to remind myself of some basics to follow. You know good writing when reading it, and the same goes for good photography. Quality images move you. They pop off the page and speak to you with movement or emotion. To make your own quality images be they of nature, landscapes or your friends and family, consider some of the following tips that apply to any camera. Remember, this list only scratches the surface of some steps you can take to make better photos, images you would be happy to print and frame or share on Facebook or Flickr. You can see my attempts at photography on Instagram @TruchaCabras.

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1. Hold it steady. Use a tripod or brace your camera with your elbows against your torso as you compose your image. This allows you to have a sharper focus and frame the photo you really want. 2. Time it right. Avoid taking photos in the middle of the day when the light has a flat platinum quality. Golden, angled light of morning or late afternoon can yield magical images. As spring melds into summer, New Mexicans will soon be blessed with late-afternoon anvil-headed thunderclouds kissed in with a painter’s pallet of color. 3. Don’t bullseye. A bullseye works in archery but not photography. Well-composed images typically have their subjects slightly off-center. Take note the next time you watch someone interviewed on TV; note where their face is placed. Follow the rule of thirds, this is especially simple to do with your smartphone camera. The tick-tack-toe grid is there to guide your composition. Great focal points—where your subject should lie—is near the intersection of two lines on the grid. 4. Humanize it. Photos with action such as an angler casting a line or a hiker coming up a trail adds interest and movement to the landscapes. A boat on a blue lake ringed by purple mountains will surely make a pretty image, but add a person to the bow and you add scale and perspective and personality.

Enjoy the Outdoors Safely during Fire Season The National Park Service reminds us to keep these tips in mind before leaving home as well as on the trail to make for an enjoyable outdoor experience during fire season! • Before going hiking or camping, check with public land management agencies for fire restrictions or area closures. • Plan ahead and prepare—know your route, sign in at the trailhead, let someone else know where you are going, and be sure to know how to get out! • If you use a campfire, and are allowed too, make sure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving the area—be sure the fire is cold to the touch. • If you are using a portable stove, make sure the area is clear of grasses and other fine fuels. Prevent stoves from tipping and starting a fire. • Consider alternatives to campfires during periods of high fire danger. • Practice Leave No Trace principles—pack out cigarette butts and burned materials from your camping area. • Be aware of sudden changes in the weather or changing weather conditions. For example, if you see a thunderstorm approaching, consider leaving the area. • If you see smoke, fire or suspicious activities, note the location as best you can and report it to authorities. Do NOT attempt to contact suspicious people or try to put out a fire by yourself. • If you see a wildland fire, report its location. Avoid traveling near it. • Be careful of parking or driving your car or ATV in tall, dry, vegetation, such as grass. The hot underside of the vehicle may start a fire.

ONE FAMILY POWERED BY MANY. At Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, we believe affordable and reliable power, responsibly generated and delivered, is the lifeblood of the rural West. The farms, ranches, small towns and resorts that our members serve are closely tied to the landscape and their power supply. TRISTATE.COOP

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DRINKING WATER STORAGE TANKS, HEAVY DUTY Black Poly, proven algae resistant. 125 to 11,000 gallons, NRCS and EQUIP approved. Please give us a chance to serve you! MasterCard or Visa accepted. Call 575-682-2308 or 1-800-603-8272. TRACTOR PARTS: SAVE 15-50% ON QUALITY replacement parts for tractors. Large inventory for 8N and 9N Fords and TO20+TO30 Massey Fergusons. Valley Motor Supply, 1402 E. 2nd, Roswell, NM 88201. 575-622-7450. AFFORDABLE SOLAR WATER PUMPS. DID GOLIATH wreck your Windmill? Replace it WITH SOLAR! Easy set-up, little maintenance, and economically feasible. Helical Rotor, Centrifugal, and Pneumatic. Call and see if we have the perfect Solution for You! Solutions4u@yucca.net, 505-407-6553. www.solar-waterpump.com J.R. HARDINGS 120/280 VOLTS GENERATOR. 3 phase diesel with transformer, 250 gallon gas storage tank. Call 505-384-4003. FEATHERLITE, ALUMINUM ENCLOSED TRAILER. 1997, MODEL 4940, 3-7500 GVW axles. 40 feet long, gooseneck. 8 feet tall, 8 feet wide. Very good condition. Never been hauled commercially. Carpeted, insulated walls. Recently serviced. Registered, insured, have Title. Appraised $16,000. Price $13,000. Call Matt, 207-897-9388. GOOD USED IRRIGATION PIPE. PVC AND Aluminum in 6”, 8”, and 10”. Also have bonnets, alfalfa valves, T’s, elbows. Half the price of new. Call Sierra at 575-770-8441. GREAT OFFER ON SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE SURFACE/ DEEP well pumps! ‘NRCS’ approved with 2-year warranty on selected pumps with affordable, easy installation! Order online: solarwellpumpsonline.com with a custom quotation or call 505-429-3093. Designer Carports and fencing material available too. 24/7 service.

Livestock Round-Up NEW MEXICO DRINKING WATER STORAGE TANKS, Heavy Duty Black Poly. Fittings customized to your needs NRCS and EQUIP approved. High Specific Gravity, Heavy Weight, Long Warranty, Algae Resistant, Black NRCS Water Tanks. Call 1-800603-8272 or 575-682-2308. NO RAIN, BARN STORED GRASS HORSE hay, $9 per bale in Albuquerque South Valley. Call 505-859-0417.

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WE WERE WILD, BUT NOW WE are tame. Check us out at www.MustangCamp. org Adoption $125. Delivery available. Choose from many mustangs and burros. Call for info 505-419-9754.

ROADMASTER TOWING ITEMS: EVENBRAKE $500; STERLING Tow Bar $300; Front Arm Brackets $100; Tow Defender $100; Motorhome Spare Tire Carrier, new $550. Call 505-263-7327.

NOT ALL WATER TANKS ARE CREATED Equal! Is Quality, Value and Longevity important to you? Buy High Specific Gravity, Heavy Weight, Long Warranty, Superior Black NRCS tanks. Lowest prices only provide minimum standards, lower weights, and shorter warranties. Find out more! 575-430-1010.

WANTED: OLD SOLAR PANELS. WILL REMOVE. Call Joe at 505-685-4780.

MOUNTAIN TOP GOATS SAYS SPRING IS Here! Great milkers! LaMancha, Nubian, mini La Mancha, mini Nubian, Nigerian Dwarf breeds. Does, bucks and kids. 4-H Show quality. Weed eaters, pack goats, pets for family fun, milkers, Cabrito. Herd groups available. Capitan, 575-354-2846.

SELL: 2014 HARLEY 4,500 MILES; 2001 Yamaha 1600cc 10,000 miles; 2009 125cc Scooter 2,500 miles; household, antiques, art, tractors, lots of tools. Will trade for guns on some items. Fair prices. Call for more information and appointment, 505-227-9957.

Odds & Ends IT IS WOOD SAWMILL AROMATIC RED cedar lumber, tongue and groove paneling closet lining. $3 a square foot. Call 575278-2433 in Folsom, New Mexico. TRAVEL TRAILER: 34-FOOT SPRINTER/KEYSTONE, 2011, 2 slides, king-size bed, 2 sinks in bathroom, power awning, hitch, levels, excellent condition. Good tires, front windows. $25,000. Call Helen at 575-403-5981. COFFINS, CASKETS & URNS. Simple, Natural, Unique. Delivery in New Mexico. Nationwide shipping. Call 505-286-9410 for catalog and FREE funeral information. Visit our website at www.theoldpinebox.com POTTER’S SLAB ROLLER. BAILEY MODEL DRDII with 8 foot table and canvas. Heavy duty and ready to roll. $300 cash, firm. You haul. In Estancia, New Mexico. Call 505-384-2826. PECOS PABLO MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWER HONEY, BLUE Ribbon Capulin jelly and jams. Home of the sweet six pack. Vending in Glorieta, I-25 Exit 299, Blue Tundra, American Flag. Contact pecospablo@ hotmail.com or 505-603-2310. 1979 MARQUIS BOAT WITH TRAILER: 19-FOOT 305 chev inboard, new bellows and lower water pump, new upholstery, new tires on trailer, $4,500. 8’x8’ 6” aluminum frame 1” with all hardware for pontoon new blue canopy, $450. Minkota 40 lb. thrust trolling motor used 1 year, $200. Eagle Magna View fish finder used 1 year, $100. For more information, contact Robert Hambrick at 505-384-3205, cell 505-245-6232.

2009, 33 FOOT HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAVEL Trailer. Electric tongue jack. Air Ride. Two slide outs. Loaded. 80% tires. No Down. Take over payments, $256.60 a month. Call 575-418-7668.

SNORKEL WOOD-FIRED HOT TUB! SN63 RED cedar tub and stove, AS60 step, AS81 tub shelf, AS56 chimney cap plus accessories. MSRP $4,215. Never used, still in boxes. See www.snorkel.com for information. $1,600 cash. Mike: 575-682-2942.

Roof Over Your Head FARM OR RANCH: MUST SELL! 4 acres of beautiful, tranquil, land in San Acacia, NM. All utilities on property. 31x36 quality steel building with cement slab. 1/2 bath, wellhouse insulated. Pictures upon request. Under appraisal value, negotiable. Call 505-699-1137. FOR SALE: FURNISHED OFF-GRID “A” FRAME cabin located on 5.9 acres in Colorado’s high country, 10,000 feet. Two bedrooms, one bath, new propane refrigerator and new generator. Wildlife, Aspens. Accessible 6-7 months per year. $74,900. Call 541-729-0374 or 541-729-3198. UTE LAKE, LOGAN, NEW MEXICO VACATION rental. Stay and play in comfort. 3 bedroom house 2 bath, lakeview, furnished, cable and Wi-Fi. $150 a night up to 6 people. Perfect for fishermen, families and hunters. Reservations 505-980-7925. Photos: www.utelakevacationlodging.com IN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO: SIX beautiful acres. Forest, pasture, next to National Forest. Build your dream home! Bring your horses, they will love it too! Call 505-281-2598. LAND FOR SALE: 500+ ACRE RANCH, hunting, recreational opportunity in Central New Mexico. 8.5 miles south of Mountainair. For those looking for a RURAL lifestyle, this is it! 2,200 square foot dwelling with outlying shop and 3 bay garage. For additional information call 903-982-6352.

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PARADISE WITH 7 lots. Great year round climate, bird watching capitol of Southwestern Arizona. National Forest located nearby. One bedroom, one bath guest house. Twostory main home has two bedrooms, one bath. Has area that could be converted into two additional bedrooms, game room with spa. Hunters dream processing meat room, walk-in refrigeration unit, stainless steel sinks and table meat saw. Furniture and appliances. Getaway home at the gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains. Price reduced. Asking $149,900. Call 928-339-4806. OWN A HOME IN COUNTRY LIVING! 2 & 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile homes on 1 acre in Highland Meadows Estates, 25 miles west of Albuquerque off I-40. Low Down, Owner Financing. Call 505-814-9833. BUILD YOUR HOME ON GOOD LAND. 1 acre properties, improved and unimproved, in Highland Meadows Estates, 25 miles West of Albuquerque. Low Down, Owner Financed. Call 505-814-9833. COUNTRY CABIN NEAR CHAMA. QUAINT 900 square-foot home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on 2 acres. New wood floors throughout. Wraparound deck affords panoramic mountain views and abundant wildlife sightings. Detached studio/ garage, storage shed and large dog run. Great weekend getaway or full-time residence with year round access. All appliances included. $135,000. Call 928-899-5409. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THE Real Estate contract, Mortgage or Deed of Trust for which you are receiving payments. Please call for fast pricing and quick closing. E-mail: pinonview@aol.com or call Barbara Baird at 1-800-458-9847. THREE 5 ACRE LOTS CONNECTED IN Timber Lake Ranch, Ramah, New Mexico. Forested, views, elevation 7,300 feet, electric, phone, borders national forest. Very quiet and private. Please call for price, will negotiate. 505-783-4046 or 520-825-9172.

5-BEDROOM, 2-BATH SPLIT LEVEL RANCHSTYLE ADOBE and wood frame plastered 2,700 square-foot home on 4.69 acres, East Pecos, adjacent Santa Fe National Forest, off B60 county maintained road. Approximately 3 acres fenced. Covered porch, large trex deck with hot tub. 4-zone hydronic baseboard, Burnham furnace, soapstone woodstove, and master bedroom. Kiva, tile & wood floors, beam ceilings downstairs, carpet and wallboard with rough cedar paneling upstairs, large closets, storage closet under stairs, 5-zone irrigation system, raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, grapes, berries, South meadow, North wooded juniper, pinon, pine, cedar. Good deep well, new pumped septic system approved for 5 bedroom, 2 bath. Attached solar greenhouse and Rainwater catchment system with 500 & 425 gallon cisterns. No pesticide use. Native perennials, grasses. Propanel roof. Tool, supply shed and outbuilding with south facing glass, propane and electric in high-fenced area for fowl, growing space. Handbuilt extras with character and charm. Updated electric panels, country kitchen and baths. Laundry, pantry room. Good neighbors. $489,500. pcanyonrivers@ gmail.com, 505-718-8800. REAL ESTATE: NEAR MOUNTAINAIR, 200 ACRES grazing land, 1/2 open 1/2 has trees,good fence,$600.00 per acre, call 505-220-7353

FOR SALE: MORA VALLEY, APPROXIMATELY 20 acres dry land and 15 acres mountains. Serious Inquiries Only. Contact Mike at 505-753-6338. ABIQUIU, NEW MEXICO: 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath doublewide manufactured home on one-half acre, off Highway 554, 3 miles from Highway 84. 1,120 square feet, new propane stove and refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup. Beautiful views. Storage below home. Fully permitted. $75,000. Call 619-882-2094 or 505-310-4389. QUEMADO LAKE ESTATES, FOR SALE BY Owner: 1.5 acres with water, electric, septic and metal storage building on property. RV ready and close to lake. $40,000. Call 575-772-2779. LOOKING FOR WATER? GIFTED TO FIND underground streams. Reputable dowser with 50 years of experience. To God Be The Glory! Contact Joe Graves at 575-7583600 in Taos, 75 miles north of Santa Fe. God Bless You. 5 ACRES UP ON A MESA overlooking Village of Milan, New Mexico, Zuni Mountains. 10’x16’ logsided cabin shell, private drive, electricity on property line, good well nearby. Restaurants and services 5 minutes. $19,950. May finance with $5,000 down. Call 505-240-1900.

TWO MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES, 8,000 FEET, SIX miles from Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Both have RV snow roof decks. One 2 bedroom, bath and half. One small. Borders national forest. Both, $56,000. 580-251-0307. FRESHLY REMODELED MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 bath in Bernalillo, fenced yard, no pets, prefer couple or single, $750 a month, plus utilities, deposit $300. ACRE undeveloped land for sale in McIntosh, New Mexico, $9,000 OBO. Call 505-975-3506. FOR SALE, TWO SMALL CINDER BLOCK houses on 4 acres south of Belen, New Mexico. Great investment opportunity or country living for an extended family. Plenty of space for horses and livestock. Will consider best offer. Call Matthew at 505-480-2042. FSBO MOUNTAIN HOME ON 23 ACRES. Mixed pine, horse property, metal roof, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 16’ ceilings, 2,000 square feet. Super insulated. Perfect getaway. Pie Town. $179,000. fpisut@icloud.com or 575-772-2569. PROPERTY FOR SALE, DATIL, NEW MEXICO. 1.74 acres in Catron County, 1980 Palm Harbor Singlewide 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Very secluded, backed by national forest. $50,000. Call 575-772-5976.

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WATER DOWSING AND CONSULTING: PROVEN SUCCESS, 40 years experience. In Lincoln County, will travel. Elliot Topper, 575-354-2984. MOUNTAIN LOT, 1.75 ACRES: NEXT TO Coyote Creek State Park, 20 miles south of Angel Fire. Great mountain views, mature aspens, firs, and pines. Year round access. Contact: blancojim41@yahoo.com for more information and photos. Eager to sell. $15,000 cash, OBO. Serious inquiries only. INCREDIBLE DEAL ON AN INCREDIBLE HOME in Angel Fire. Priced to sell NOW! Check out the pictures and description at ForSalebyOwner.com for 14 Rio Grande Terrace, a large home with all the goodies. You won’t beat this home at this price. Call 575-377-3222. FOUR BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOTS IN VALLE Escondido. HOA offers 9-hole golf course, clubhouse featuring food and drink, swimming pool and stocked fishing ponds. Plus community water, trash and roads maintained year round. Easy year round access, HOA provides snow removal on roads. ALL for $49,950. Call 806-236-3020. 5 LOTS FOR SALE IN ESTANCIA, New Mexico. Electricity, gas and sewer on all 5 lots. Water on one of the lots. $50,000 for all 5 lots. Call 505-867-3997. THREE 12-ACRE LOTS NEXT TO VILLANUEVA. Power and water. $45,000. Owner Financed. Call 505-690-0308 or 505-466-6127 (Español). 20 ACRES, 45 MINUTES FROM SANTA Fe. Power and water. Security gate and small airstrip. $125,000. Owner Financed. Call 505-690-0308. 300 SOUTH MARSHALL IN GRADY: THREE bedroom, two baths home on large lot with covered horse stalls and pens, central heat, air conditioning, woodstove, village water. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, Broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461.www. bigmesarealty.com CONCHAS LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000,Paul Stout, Broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com FOR SALE: 2 ACRES ALONG THE Rio Chama. Irrigation rights with the oldest irrigations ditch system in New Mexico. Beautiful for building or pasturing. Six miles North of Española. Asking $74,500. Financially serious contacts call 505-753-7677.

Things That Go Vroom! 1939 INTERNATIONAL D-30 TRUCK. RESTORATION PROJECT. Totally dismantled. Edgewood area. $995. Call 505-362-1665.

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2012 DODGE RAM 3500, LARAMIE LONGHORN edition, crew cab, long bed, dual rear wheel, 6.7L L6 turbo diesel, white with leather interior, 4x4, automatic transmission, 39,000 miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $45,995. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 1982 CHEVROLET 3/4 TON PICKUP: Propane powered, 2x4, gooseneck hitch, good condition. 1993 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup: gasoline powered, 4x4, flat bed, heavy duty springs, good condition. 1994 Coachman Catalina 24-foot camper trailer: excellent condition, slide out, gooseneck hookup. Call for prices, Sid Goodloe at 575-354-2379. 1944 CHEVROLET 1-1/2 TON FLATBED TRUCK, extremely rare, barn-stored by original owner until 2002 when purchased by current owner and completely restored. Includes complete engine overhaul at Knighton’s, complete transmission overhaul at United Transmissions, new tires, upholstery, wiring, paint, brakes, glass, over $30,000 in new parts, supplies and services. 51,000 miles. Hundreds of photos taken during restoration. Serious inquiries only. Call 505-328-6328. 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER, 15,900 MILES, $21,800, OBO. 2010 Chevy Aveo, 51,500 miles, $3,700. 1970 Chevy C10, 454 short box restoration project. 1072 Chevy C20, 33,504 miles. 1974 Ford F100 short box, $2,300. 1971 Dodge D100, $2,500. Chevy 1967 to 1972 fenders. Dodge 440 engine. Dodge 360 heads. 2005 Dodge box, tailgate, bumper. Sell or Trade. Soults Motors in Lemitar. 575-838-0758. 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD, LT, 6.6L V8 turbo diesel engine, 4x4 crew cab, automatic transmission, sliver with beautiful cloth interior, only 38,000 miles, clean CARFAX, $44,850. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2015 FORD F-250 SD, XLT SUPER cab, 6.7L V8 engine, nice blue color with clean cloth interior, 4x4, automatic transmission, only 6,500 miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $44,900. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500, DENALI CREW cab, 6.2L V8 engine, grey with beautiful leather interior, automatic transmission, 4x4, 91,000 ,miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $29,750. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA BASE LONG BED, 5.7L V8 engine, 4x4, white with clean cloth interior, 144,180 miles, automatic transmission, clean CARFAX, $14,900. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI, AWD, 6.2L V8 engine, automatic transmission, clean cloth interior, 112,000 miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $21,500. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106.

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2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC LIMITED, 4.01L V6 engine, automatic transmission, 4x4, grey with cloth interior, 97,000 miles, clean CARFAX, one owner vehicle, $16,900. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106.

RAILROAD ITEMS WANTED: LANTERNS, LOCKS, KEYS, badges, uniforms, dining car china, etc. Especially seeking items from early New Mexico railroads such as: AT&SF, D&RG, EP&NE, EP&SW, and C&S. Randy Dunson. 575-356-6919.

2013 FORD F-150 XLT, SUPER CREW, long bed, 4x4, 3.5L V6 Turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, white with leather interior, 56,000 miles, clean CARFAX, $34,900. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106.

TIME TO CLEAN OUT THE BARN. Items include: wood burning/propane combination kitchen range, Cushman scooter, antique Skidoo snowmobile, band saw, jointer, Yamaha 3-wheeler, antique wire bed frames, Diamond T-winch truck, riding mowers and more. Prices, info and/or pictures available upon request. Located near Tajique. Call 505-384-5271.

2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD, SLE, crew cab, 4x4, 6.6L V8 Turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, brown with leather interior, 166,380 miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $29,500. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2015 DODGE RAM 1500, SLT, QUAD cab, 4x4, 5.7L V8 engine, automatic transmission, white with clean cloth interior, 16,000 miles, one owner vehicle, clean CARFAX, $34,500. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500, MAX VORTEX Edition crew cab, 4x4, 6.0L V8 engine, 125,930 miles, clean, white color with grey cloth interior, automatic transmission, clean CARFAX, $17,950. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB SXT, 4.7L V8 engine, clean white exterior, grey cloth interior, automatic transmission, 54,155 miles, 4x4, clean CARFAX, $17,250. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2010 F-250 SD LARIAT CREW CAB, 6.4L V8 diesel engine, beautiful leather interior, 58,340 miles, automatic transmission, clean silver exterior, one owner with a clean CARFAX. See pictures at www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON STYLE AWD, leather seats, sunroof, one owner CARFAX, silver with grey interior, 48,582 miles, automatic transmission. See pictures at www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106.

Vintage Finds BUYING OLD STUFF: GAS PUMPS AND parts 1960’s or earlier, advertising signs, neon clocks, old car parts in original boxes, motor oil cans, license plate collections, Route 66 items, old metal road signs, odd and weird stuff. Fair prices paid. Have pickup, will travel. Gas Guy in Embudo, 505-852-2995. WANTED TO BUY: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES. Looking for anything with Advertising on it; Old Signs and Memorabilia. Please call 575-760-5651.

VINTAGE TOOLS AND ODDITIES FROM THE INDUSTRIAL AGE. Objects for collectors and users from various trades. Specializing in American and European hand tools. Sell, buy, barter, consign. Gray Matter-Art + Artifacts. 926 Baca Street, #6, Santa Fe. 505-780-0316. ANTIQUE AUCTION: OVER 500 ITEMS. SATURDAY, July 23, 2016, 10:00 a.m., 500 Central Avenue, Carrizozo, NM. 5% Buyer’s Premium high quality Antique and Collectible Indian artifacts, arrowheads, ceremonial items, sterling silver jewelry, pottery, baskets, guns, signs, western items, miscellaneous. Phone for information: 575-648-3007. Request Sale Bill: P.O. Box 309, Carrizozo, NM 88301 WANTED: NEW MEXICO MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATES 1912-1959, paying $100-$500 each, also buying some New Mexico car plates 1900-1923. Wanted: New Mexico Highway Journal magazines 1923-1927, paying $10-$25 single issues, $400$800 bound volumes, library discards OK. Wanted: New Mexico Automobile License Directory (“The Zia Book”) and Motor Vehicle Register books 1900-1949, library discards OK, paying $75-$100 per volume. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804.

When Opportunity Knocks LONGHORN DANCE BAND AVAILABLE FOR DANCES, private parties, clubs and organizations. Playing the finest in Classic Country and Rock n Roll. Visit us at longhorndanceband.com and contact Mack Shafer at 575-354-9148 or 575-937-6863. HAVE A PHONE? PUT IT TO work. Returning calls from home or anywhere. Receive $2,000 to $5,000 per week. No selling, explaining, or convincing ever. Not a job, not network marketing. Call 505-685-0966.

Musical Fun with Guitars, Drums and More The Youth Artists had a musical fun time strumming up some cool drawings! The Youth Editor just watched "The Good Dinosaur." So, for July, why don't you draw your favorite dinosaur or the set of dinosaur tracks you may have spotted in your backyard. Have a Dinomite time! For August, Summer Views, draw what things you saw or who you saw this summer. Did you see ducks in a pond? Did you see George Washington in a museum? Have fun!

Remember: Print your name, age, mailing address, phone number, and co-op name on your drawings. Otherwise, your drawings are disqualified. Remember: color, dark ink or pencil on plain white 8.50 x 11.00 size paper is best. Accept artwork up to age 13. Mail to: Youth Editor, 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Entries must be here by the 9th of the month before publication. Each published artist receives $10 for his or her work.

Emily Alaniz, Age 11, Lake Arthur

Syona Brown, Age 13, Grants

Rye Brumley, Age 10, Estancia

Iyeda Delacruz, Age 10, Hagerman

Sonya Jaramillo, Age 9, Espa単ola

Liam Encinias, Age 7, Santa Rosa

Dulce Soto, Age 10, Arthur

Christal Valdez, Age 12, Nambe

Jessica Gonzales, Age 10, Cuba

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