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enchantment May 1, 2013 • Vol. 65, No. 5 USPS 175-880 • ISSN 0046-1946 Circulation 124,861

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 125,000 families and businesses receive enchantment Magazine as electric cooperative members. Non-member subscriptions are available at $8 per year or $13 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 Levi Valdez, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Española Robert Caudle, Lea County Electric Cooperative, Lovington Robert M. Quintana, 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 Donald Wolberg, Socorro Electric Cooperative, Socorro Gary Rinker, Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Clayton Paul Costa, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer Wayne Connell, Tri-State G&T Association, Westminster, Colorado John Ingle, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Oklahoma

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NATIONAL DIRECTOR David Spradlin, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer

A Hub of Creativity and Fun!

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Donald Woldberg, Chairman, Socorro Electric Cooperative William C. Miller, Jr., Columbus Electric Cooperative Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Levi Valdez, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Robert M. Quintana, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative

16 A co-op member and a school district team up to bring students and art together.

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NEW MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION 614 Don Gaspar Avenue Phone: 505-982-4671 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Fax: 505-982-0153 www.nmelectric.coop www.enchantment.coop Keven J. Groenewold, Executive Vice President, kgroenewold@nmelectric.coop Susan M. Espinoza, Editor, sespinoza@nmelectric.coop Tom Condit, Assistant Editor, tcondit@nmelectric.coop ADVERTISING Rates available upon request. Cooperative members and New Mexico advertisers, call Susan M. Espinoza at 505-982-4671 or e-mail at sespinoza@nmelectric.coop. National representative: The Weiss Group, 915-533-5394. Advertisements in enchantment are paid solicitations and are not endorsed by the publisher or the electric cooperatives of New Mexico. PRODUCT SATISFACTION AND DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITY LIE SOLELY WITH THE ADVERTISER. Copyright ©2013, New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Reproduction prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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Riley Jo Clavel of Twin Creek Ranch takes a moment from riding and glances back at the camera. Cover story and photo by Sharon Niederman.

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Co-op Newswire We are proud to announce the U.S. Senate declared April 18, 2013, as a day of recognizing the hard work our line workers do everyday to keep the lights on for America.

Tribute to a Friend and Writer "A lot of people are asleep, thinking their little corner of the universe will go on forever. Dreams get swept under the rug. Trying new things gets pooh-poohed (too old, too poor, too whatever). It’s the knowledge that you haven’t really lived that looms with the death call.”

indy Bellinger lived life on her own terms long before she wrote these words last October in a blog about her cancer. Fiercely independent and unafraid to try new things, the longtime Pecos journalist packed her 62 years with adventures as a horse wrangler, ballet teacher, dog musher, woodcutter, baker, designer, editor, and poet. And, she was also an avid writer for enchantment the past twenty years. Diagnosed with a rare sarcoma on her arm in September, Bellinger endured the best she could as her strength waned. She chronicled her journey in a funny, poignant and insightful blog up until a few days before her death on April 4. In one of her last posts, Bellinger noted she had few regrets. But she didn’t expect to get felled by cancer. “I always thought a tree would fall on me or I’d get eaten by a cougar,” she wrote. Bellinger passed away at the little cabin she had largely built herself

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National Lineman Appreciation Day April 18, 2013 in the Pecos Canyon. Her partner, James Rupe, was with her. Bellinger’s most recent enchantment article was published October 2012 on writers Nasario Garcia and Rudolfo Anaya, When Passages Meet Paper. She also received an Award of Merit from the Statewide Editors Association in September 2012 for Best Historical Feature, The Legend of the Child’s Grave, published in the October 2011 enchantment. Bellinger also wrote the monthly Book Chat column the past six years up until the March 2013 issue. “I am saddened by the loss of a spirited-writer and friend. Her writing brought stories of rural New Mexico to life. Cindy’s bright smile and bubbly laugh will truly be missed,” says Susan M. Espinoza, editor of enchantment. When she came into the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association for books members would send in for review, she always had a cheerful smile. Many fond memories indeed of an enchantment writer. Portions of the article written by Staci Matlock, The New Mexican, are reprinted with permission from The New Mexican, Inc. Copyright ©2013. Photo courtesy of The New Mexican, Inc. Copyright ©2013.

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National Lineman Appreciation Day Resolution 113th Congress, 1st Session, S. RES. 95 Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. Whereas, the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas, linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas, linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas, linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas, linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas, April 18, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Send your comments to enchantment by mail or e-mail 614 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87505 comments@nmelectric.coop Include your name and community name

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Her extensive knowledge of the issues facing electric cooperatives and rural America— makes her eminently qualified to lead NRECA and represent

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the interests of its members.

Emerson Settling in as NRECA Chief

ast winter the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) did something it had previously only done four times in the 71-year history of the organization—choose a new leader. This rare occurrence is an extremely thoughtful and deliberate process. It is not simply a choice about who can best represent co-op poles, wires and the flow of electrons. Rather, it is a much larger picture of who best to represent rural communities and the corresponding quality of life. I believe that once again, NRECA has chosen wisely. Jo Ann Emerson, who became the fifth NRECA CEO, was formally introduced to the membership at the NRECA Annual Meeting in February. She has considerable experience rooted in membership within Congress and as a trade association executive. This coupled with her extensive knowledge of the issues facing electric cooperatives and rural America— makes her eminently qualified to lead NRECA and represent the interests of its members. The respect she has from both sides of the political aisle, and her proven ability to find common ground by bridging partisan and policy divides, will serve us well.

Emerson was first elected to the U.S. House in 1996 from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District and served on the House Appropriations Committee, and as one of the “13 Cardinals” chaired the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee. This Committee has oversight of the U.S. Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and various independent federal agencies. Her introduction to the appropriations process was on the Ag Subcommittee where as a new member, she was mentored by New Mexico’s own Congressman Joe Skeen. In addition, Emerson has taken a leadership role on agriculture, health care, and government reform issues during her Congressional career and won recognition for her work on energy issues, including being bestowed the NRECA Distinguished Service Award in 2006. Along with her committee posts, Emerson also served as Co-Chair of the Tuesday Group, a council of House GOP centrists. Emerson was member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. It was in this House role where she met and developed a close relationship with New Mexico Senator Tom Udall and his wife Jill. While Emerson amusingly admits that the

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

Senator and she may disagree on many issues, that debate will never be more than a phone call away. Emerson was a founder of the Rural Caucus, a Congressional comradeship that unites around rural issues. During her nine terms in Congress, she also had the opportunity to work with most of New Mexico’s delegation including Senator Heinrich, Congressman Pearce and Congressman Lujan. Many folks refer to Jo Ann Emerson as a Pete Domenici Republican, and that is a characterization that will serve her well interacting with New Mexico co-ops. Emerson is suited to champion that proverbial man at the end of the line. And as she so eloquently phrased it at the NRECA Annual Meeting: “Without reliable, affordable electricity delivered by electric cooperatives serving thousands of communities, millions of Americans would be left without the energy that brings economic opportunity, unsurpassed quality of life, and the promise of growth in the future.” Says Emerson, “I am committed to the electric cooperatives of this great nation, and will work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for their consumer-members.” Welcome Jo Ann—we look forward to getting to know you better.

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Hale to the stars BY ALAN HALE • A MONTHLY GUIDE TO THE STARS OF NEW MEXICO

or the past few months planet-viewing has primarily been restricted to the two largest worlds in our solar system, Jupiter in the evening sky and Saturn in the morning. May is our last good month for seeing Jupiter, as it is fairly low in the west during and after dusk; it sets earlier each evening and by month’s end sets during twilight. Venus joins Jupiter this month. Venus was hidden behind the sun since late last year but begins poking its way into twilight by early May. Towards month’s end, Jupiter and Venus form a spectacular conjunction in the dusk,

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being closest on Tuesday evening, the 28th. Meanwhile, these two worlds are joined by Mercury, which forms an intriguing trio during the early evenings of the holiday weekend. The only other bright planet visible this month is Saturn, which is in the southeastern sky during the evening hours. It is highest above the southern horizon around midnight, and then is visible in the southwestern sky during the hours before dawn. The rings by now are fairly wide open, and make a good sight in even relatively small telescopes. Comet PANSTARRS put on somewhat of a decent show low in the evening sky during the latter part of March. By May it will have faded to the point where binoculars are needed to see it. Comet PANSTARRS is

high in the northern sky, initially The Eta Aquarid meteor somewhat north of the western shower will peak around Sunday half of the “W” in the constellamorning, the 5th, when pertion Cassiopeia, but is traveling haps 20 meteors per hour may due northward and will be fairly appear in the eastern sky during close to the North Star Polaris by the hour or so before dawn. The month’s end. meteors in this shower come Meanwhile, another comet from Halley’s Comet, which discovered last year by the Mt. some of us remember from its Lemmon survey in Arizona, last return in 1986, and comes will be visible in the mornour way again in 2061. ing sky, traveling northward along the eastern “edge” of the “Great Square” of Pegasus. This comet was bright enough so that it was visible to the unaided eye from the southern hemisphere earlier this year. It may be detectable Comet PANSTARRS and the thin crescent moon on the evewith binoculars ning of March 12, 2013, as seen from Arkansas. Photograph during May. by Mike Holloway, used with permission.

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May 1973: Inside the Capital. The legislature cleared a 149-page property tax administration code with 82 House and Senate amendments a day before adjournment on March 18. The massive bill preserves the principle of the 1967 Greenbelt Law—valuation of agricultural land is based on productivity instead of market value. An approved Senate amendment says sprinkler equipment is appurtenant to land and is not assessed separately for property tax purposes. The big bill updates, streamlines and codifies a host of outdated, ambiguous statutes. —Fred Buckles

May 1993: The Dish That Won The West. Fred Harvey left his native London for America. After 26 years of hard work, executives of the railroad put Harvey in charge of all their depot eateries. The railroad became famous for the food it served. But Harvey’s most daring move was to add attractive women to serve that food. It was said that more marriages were made in Harvey Houses than in heaven. Many matriarchs of famous Western families were former Harvey Girls who were rumored to have married more millionaires than the Ziegfield Girls. —Juddi Morris

May 2003: No Regrets. From the time their father taught them to water ski at age two, through playing basketball with the boys in the Pojoaque Valley School league, to leading the Lady Elks to a state high school hoops title, the adopted twins, Cristal and Sonrisa Garcia, have always been involved in some athletic activity. Cristal says, "He [their father] knew we were very athletic from when we were very little. He just threw us the basketball, put a little basketball court in the front yard, and we just went at it. Ever since then, we were just drawn to it. —Karen Boehler

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Kudos to the Safety Poster Coloring Winners Electric cooperatives strongly support the communities they serve. One way of showing their support is sponsoring the annual Safety Poster Coloring Contest. This contest, which first began in 1984, is held to promote electrical safety and awareness among children. Electric cooperatives in conjunction with the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Member Services Association hold this contest for second, third and fourth grade students in cooperative service areas. Each cooperative then selects an overall winner for the statewide competition where first, second and third place prizes are awarded.

1st Place• Majesty Manuel

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Land and Sea Kabobs with Plum Sauce and Apricot-Rosemary Salsa

Plum Barbecue Sauce 1 (16.5-oz.) can purple plums, drained 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed ¼ cup butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup prepared chile sauce 1 Tb. Dijon mustard Apricot-Rosemary Salsa 1 (15.5-oz.) can apricot nectar ½ cup chopped dried apricots 1 Tb. chopped shallot ¾ cup chopped Roma tomatoes 2 tsps. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. lemon juice 1⁄8 tsp. ground cinnamon 1⁄8 tsp. ground ginger 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley Kabobs ½ lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾ lb. uncooked large shrimp in shells 16 small new potatoes, cooked until tender 3 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices 1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large onion, cut into 24 pieces Italian dressing ❧ Plum Sauce: On medium speed in blender, blend plums and lemonade concentrate until smooth; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. 8

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Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir plum mixture and remaining sauce ingredients into onions. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. ApricotRosemary Salsa: In 2-quart saucepan, mix apricot nectar, apricots and shallots. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of nectar is absorbed. Stir in remaining salsa ingredients except parsley; heat through. Stir in parsley. Kabobs: Heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread 4 or 5 meat pieces alternately with potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion on small metal or bamboo skewers, leaving space between each piece. Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with Italian dressing, until meats are done. When done, beef, chicken and sausage are no longer pink in center and shrimp are pink and firm. Serve kabobs with warm or cold sauce and salsa. Makes 8 servings.

Southwest Oven Roasted Beef Brisket 2 Tbs. red chile powder 1 Tb. salt 1 Tb. garlic powder 1 Tb. onion powder 1 Tb. freshly ground black pepper 1 Tb. sugar 2 tsps. dry mustard 1 bay leaf, crushed 4 lbs. beef brisket, trimmed 1½ cups beef stock or broth ❧ Preheat oven to 350° F. Make a dry rub: In a small bowl combine chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, dry mustard, and crushed bay leaf. Season the raw brisket on both sides with the

rub. Place meat in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for 1 hour. Add beef stock and enough water to yield about half-inch of liquid in the roasting pan. Lower oven to 300° F, cover pan tightly and continue cooking for 3 hours or until fork-tender. Trim the fat and slice meat thinly across the grain. Top with juice from the pan.

Boneless Prime Rib and Red Wine Mushroom Sauce 1 boneless rib-eye roast, about 5 pounds, left at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 Tbs. ground black pepper 8 large minced garlic cloves 2 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary, plus ½ tsp. for sauce 1 cup beef broth 16 fresh whole mushrooms ¾ cup red wine 1 Tb. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbs. water ❧ Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 250° F. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and brown roast on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the roast to a plate and cool slightly. Mix pepper, garlic and rosemary, then rub on all sides of browned roast. Transfer to roasting pan with a V-rack and slowroast in oven 2½ to 3 hours. Meanwhile, use the beef drippings in the browning pan to sauté the mushrooms until browned, about 8 minutes. Mix broth, wine and mustard; add to the mushrooms and simmer to blend flavors, about 3 minutes. Set aside. When roast is done, reheat mushroom sauce to a simmer, add cornstarch and water mixture; simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Carve meat and serve with sauce. Makes 8 servings.

A Hub of Creativity and Fun! BY GUSSIE FAUNTLEROY

few years ago when her son started kindergarten and she had some time, Eldoradobased artist and former art teacher Laura Tarnoff looked into offering her skills as part of the art curriculum at the Pecos public schools. She was surprised and saddened to learn the schools had no formal art department. But they did have a federal grant for after school programs. And Tarnoff had an art studio on ten acres of pinõn and juniper-covered land owned by her father near Rowe—a perfect setting to bring together kids and art. So in 2008, Tarnoff and the Pecos Independent School District teamed up to add art experiences to the after school offerings for middle school students. Along with her father, metal artist and engineer Sherwin Tarnoff, she established the non-profit, community-oriented Tarnoff Art Center (TAC). As the only public venue for art education and art making in the Pecos/Rowe area, TAC enlists the talent of local artists to lead classes in a range of creative activities for children and adults, from painting to pottery to metal arts. The organization hopes to serve as a model for other communities, Laura Tarnoff says. “Kids coming here and working with professional artists, craftsmen and master potters—the elders of the community working with the youth—is fantastic for the kids.” Local ceramic artist Bob Casias agrees. “I think exposure to art at a young age tends to set a fire under kids. It opens possibilities that maybe they never thought about exploring,” he says. And that spirit of exploration, alive with excitement and energy, is visible whenever kids have art materials in their hands.

Creative fun On a bright spring day, TAC’s painting studio is jumping with pop music. Five middle school girls who know all the words are cheerfully singing along as they work

together adding paint to a collaborative artwork. A few evenings later in the adjacent metal arts studio, boys in safety glasses and gloves use a plasma cutter to cut shapes from a large sheet of steel. One of these boys is 14-year-old Steven Sandoval, an eighth-grader from Ribera. Under professional guidance, Steven is learning to use an angle grinder, composite saw, plasma cutter, MIG welder, arc welder, and blacksmith’s forge. He is focused on creating an electric lantern-style lamp. “It’s very, very fun,” he says of the class. On another day, in TAC’s ceramics studio, middle school students roll out coils of hand-dug and handprocessed clay and build the coils into small bowls and cups. Led by Casias, they are learning ancient methods of creating black-on-white pottery from the Anasazi and Mimbres traditions. The authentic, time-consuming process also involves hand-polishing the pots with a small stone, applying designs with paint made from the Rocky Mountain bee plant and firing the pots in an outdoor fire.

Art for everyone For its first three years, TAC provided free twiceweekly after school sessions and a summer art camp for Pecos Middle School students, who were bused from school to the center and back. The partnership was known as the Pecos Area Arts Collaboration Endeavor (PAACE). While the federal grant that made it possible was not available for the 2012-13 school year, TAC and the Pecos schools are hoping to receive funding to again allow free after school art programs for middle school students for the 2013-14 school year.

Meanwhile, the fully insured art center continues to provide other forms of art-making experiences and instruction for individuals and groups. One of the center’s most flexible and diverse offerings involves a full menu of customized art events for groups. For a half-day, day, week or two weeks, any group—Scouts, senior citizens, corporate retreats, homeschool families or birthday party celebrants, for example—can be set up with the studio and instructor of their choice. Other creative opportunities at TAC include Open Studio, in which use of the center’s painting, ceramics or metal arts studios and materials are available, booked in advance, for a small fee; private art lessons; and monthly Art Explosions—daylong, playful, free-form art-making events using old buckets of house paint and other unconventional art materials. Art Explosions take place on selected Sundays from June through September.

Receiving and giving back Part of Tarnoff Art Center’s mission is to provide economic opportunity to area artist/instructors, Tarnoff notes. While some with full-time day jobs donate their services, others are paid. TAC currently works with more than two-dozen local artists from diverse ethnic and artistic backgrounds, who share …continued on page 17 enchantment.coop

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Energy Sense BY JAMES DULLEY Cut Through the Window Sales Hype

ear Jim: We need replacement windows for our home. Every window salesman makes his windows sound like the best and most efficient. How do I choose among the various frame materials, styles and glass types?—Sandi F. Dear Sandi: It can be extremely difficult to sort through all the marketing hype from salespeople to make the proper replacement window decision. Without telling salespeople who I was, I sat through many sales presentations at my mother’s house. I was appalled at some of the absurd claims I heard. It’s important to note that because windows are an expensive project, energy efficiency should not be your only reason to purchase new ones. Other efforts will save more money, and you can find ways to make your existing windows more energy efficient—try EnergySavers.gov. But if you truly need new windows, there are some considerations. You mentioned the three main decision criteria for selecting replacement windows: frame material, style of window, and glass type. From the standpoint of energy efficiency, the glass type and style of window are more important than the frame material, which has a greater

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affect on the functionality, durability, maintenance, and appearance. The four most common frame materials for residential windows are vinyl, fiberglass, wood and clad wood, and each has its own advantages. Vinyl is energy efficient and virtually maintenance free. They also are made to the precise dimensions of the window opening instead of having to shim out standard sizes. In order to attain adequate rigidity, the vinyl frame extrusions have many webs and chambers inside. These chambers create natural insulation, plus the vinyl material itself is a poor conductor of heat. For greater R-value, several vinyl window manufacturers inject expanding foam insulation inside the chambers as the frame is assembled. Always look for sash frames that have welded corners for strength. Because the outer window frame is screwed rigidly into the window opening framing, welded corners in it are not as important as with the sash frames. If you select vinyl frames for large windows, especially in hot climates, they should have steel reinforcement internally. When vinyl gets hot in the sun, it loses strength and rigidity. Fiberglass frames are extremely strong and can be painted any color to match interior or exterior house

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Family Homesteads BY SHARON NIEDERMAN

big bus rolled through Union, Harding and Colfax counties last May when the New Mexico Beef Council brought its bi-annual Gate-to-Plate Beef Tour to northeast New Mexico. On the bus were state legislators, culinary professionals, members of the media, and the agriculture community eager to learn all they could about the ranching industry and to meet those who keep it up and running. Visits to three of the state’s historic ranches: the Tequesquite in Albert, near Mosquero; the Clavels’ Twin Creek Ranch, twenty miles east of Roy; and the T.O., about fourteen miles east of Raton, highlighted the tour theme, “Ranching Along the Santa Fe Trail.” Along the way, attendees heard from experts regarding the ranching industry. Participants visited NMSU’s Livestock Experiment Station in Clayton; Five States Livestock Auction; and Clayton Cattle Feeders for intensive learning about ranching fundamentals, including the impact of drought, rising prices, cattle markets, the critical ways ranches sustain rural communities, and most of all, the day-to-day workings of the multi-generational family ranch. Ninety-seven percent of the state’s ranches are still considered family-owned and operated. More than ever, these family operations are conscious of being stewards of the land, water and wildlife. As more is learned about how to sustain resources, they are engaged in putting best practices to work on their ranches. At each of the three historic ranches, the message was clear: the job of today’s rancher includes keeping the western legacy alive while adapting to

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change. Increasing use of state-of-the art technology and the expanding body of knowledge about safety, nutrition and conservation means today’s rancher wears many hats and innovates at an accelerating pace.

Ranching Along the Santa Fe Trail The opening of the Santa Fe Trail was the historic event that birthed ranching in the American West. In 1821, William Becknell left Arrow Rock, Missouri with a cargo of freight bound for Santa Fe. The 800-mile trail he blazed across the plains opened what in 1846 was to become the Territory of New Mexico to goods, ideas and the outside world. Until the coming of the railroad in 1880, the Santa Fe Trail saw caravans of ox-drawn Conestoga wagons carrying traders and pioneers who forged what was to become the American West. Ranching has always been the mainstay of the region traversed by the Santa Fe Trail. The cattle industry got established in the West at Fort Union, just north of Las Vegas, where the branches of the Santa Fe Trail converged.

The Clavels’ Twin Creek Ranch Nestled among the piñon, juniper and cedar tree mesas and the short grass plains of northeast New Mexico lies the Twin Creek Ranch, owned and operated by the Clavel family. Named for its location between the Carizzo and Alamocita creeks, the ranch was started in 1933 by Celestin Joseph Clavel II. Joseph, who was known better as “Frenchie,” had immigrated to the coun-

try with his father Celestin Clavel from Busses, France in 1889. They settled in Florence, Kansas and farmed for several years. Frenchie left Kansas at an early age and was employed by the railroad working on the bridge gang and train service as it went west through New Mexico. It was on his travels through New Mexico that he met his future wife, Bernice Lane, who had migrated with her family to the White Oaks area from Louisiana after the Civil War. They made their home in Tucumcari where Frenchie continued to work for the railroad. Frenchie acquired some land in the Norton area Southeast of Tucumcari in the early twenties. Then, through his trips from Tucumcari to Dawson on the railroad, he acquired a small homestead northeast of Roy in the Yates area. During this time (1923), Celestin Joseph Clavel III (Jodie) was born. In 1933, at the age of 10, Jodie was sent from Tucumcari with several car loads of heifers to go find the ranch in Harding County. Thus, Clavel Ranch in Harding County began. Frenchie died of pneumonia in 1940, so seventeen year-old Jodie, his nine year-old brother Calvin, and their mother Bernice took over the ranch. From 1933 until today, the Clavel ranch has expanded and continues as a family operation. The fifth generation lives and works on the ranch with hopes that five more generations will get the chance to continue this way of life. The Clavels run a commercial cow-calf operation and also have a registered Hereford herd. The Clavel Ranch is watered by windmills, solar systems and miles of pipeline. They have strived to develop good water sources for the cattle, wildlife and ranchers. Cattle work is done on horseback, and little ones learn to ride and learn responsibility at a young age. Although challenging, the Clavels embrace the challenge.

T.E. Mitchell’s Tequesquite Ranch Established in 1896, the Mitchells’ Tequesquite Ranch in Harding County began the transition from conventional to Holistic Resource Management in 1992. Through water development, intensive grazing rotation, and salt cedar control, the five-generation ranch continues its tradition of living with the land while improving it.

Ranch founder Thomas Edward (T.E.) Mitchell came from Colorado to the Tequesquite Valley in 1881 in the days of the open range. He acquired holdings from the Bar T Cross and began a registered Hereford herd in 1896, believed to be the first registered Hereford herd in New Mexico Territory. T.E. pioneered methods of managing his herd in Southwestern range conditions. During the 1920s, he ran for and won a seat on the state senate,

The fourth generation of the Mitchell’s took over ranch operations following Al’s death. Tom and his wife, Karen, live on the ranch where they raised their three children. Terry is responsible for ranch improvements and manages the commercial cow herd. Lyn manages the registered horse herd. The crew size has gone from forty full-time cowboys to two management families and three full-time employees. The ranch still maintains a Hereford base cow herd, and the cattle are run on an intensive rotational grazing system. Horses are still used for most cattle work. The ranch maintains a registered American Quarter Horse Breeding Program. The family is seeing the benefits of Holistic Resource Management with increased plant diversity and more ground cover. The children have grown up with an appreciation of the land and heritage of the ranch.

The T.O. Ranch Photos, page 12: The T.O. Ranch office; riding horses on The Clavels' Twin Creek Ranch; and photo above, The T.E. Mitchell's Tequesquite Ranch. All photos by Sharon Niederman.

where he “put Harding County on the map.” He was instrumental in founding what is known today as the New Mexico Cattle Growers. T.E.’s wife, Linda Knell Mitchell, was born in Kentucky in 1870. Later known as “Grandma Mitchell,” she was respected for her strong will and determination. Their oldest son, Albert K. Mitchell returned to the ranch in 1919 following education at Cornell and military service; T.E. then turned management of the ranch over to him. Albert K. Mitchell married Julia Sundt of Las Vegas. Their daughter, Linda, we know today as Linda Davis of the CS Ranch. Albert K. Mitchell not only managed the Tequesquite, he became general manager of the Bell Ranch in 1933, managing it through the most severe conditions of the 1933-35 drought. Son Albert Julian Mitchell brought the ranch into the modern era with trucks, trailers and feeders. He and his wife Sherrie, in their pursuit of excellence in education, opened Albert Academy on the ranch. Al was killed when his plane crashed in 1986.

The historic T.O. Ranch is owned by the Malone family. Homesteaded by Anthony J. Meloche of Quebec in 1864, the T.O. is one of the West’s most legendary and enduring ranches. Here, Old West traditions of cowboys, cattle and chuck wagons blend with modern agriculture technology. Known as Tony, Meloche named the ranch “T.O.” for the first two letters of his first name. The 200,000-acre T.O. began its reputation with a Hereford herd during the 1930s, then went on to establish itself as a producer of prize winning cattle. Following the succession of owners and battling through drought cycles, since 1999 current owners Mr. and Mrs. John C. Malone have worked to restore the cherished ranch to its original shape and beauty. Managed by the Long family, who take pride in their stewardship of the land, the T.O. puts into practice the growing knowledge of relationships between ecosystems to strengthen their long tradition.

Sharon Niederman is a writer, photographer and publicist living in Raton. Her most recent book is Signs & Shrines: Spiritual Journeys Across New Mexico, 2013 recipient of the Lowell Thomas travel writing award. She is a consultant to the New Mexico Beef Council. Visit her website at www.sharonniederman.com.

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Book Chat BY PHAEDRA GREENWOOD

Backwards Beliefs

Taos Waterfalls

Like A Pond to the Sky

The Tamarack Murders

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By Doug Scott 2011, 151 pages, $39.95 Createspace www.createspace.com/3659522

By Jeune Bailey Hall 2012, 61 pages, $24.95 Grateful Herd Management e-mail: jeunehall@gmail.com

By Patrick F. McManus 2013, 173 pages, $24.95 Skyhorse Publishing 212-643-6816

Nanci Danison grew up Catholic, studied the religions of the world and practiced law for 16 years, but all her belief systems unraveled when, at the age of 42, she had a near death experience (NDE). She says she had “wisdom infusions” from what she calls “the knowing,” and returned to the Source. She witnessed the big bang and Earth’s history up to the present. Religious history was presented chronologically like a documentary; as she watched humanity struggle toward the truth, she felt unconditional love for everyone. She compares her NDE to similar near-death experiences she finds on the Internet. Danison challenges the origin of the scriptures but also validates the shining nuggets of truth in every religion. This scholarly analysis has none of the compelling language or feel of books like There is a River by Thomas Sugrue about the life of Edgar Cayce, or the channeled revelations Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts, but it may prove valuable to some.

Doug Scott is a sculptor and painter who is obviously obsessed by waterfalls. He says these falls are not just ephemeral streams of run off after thunderstorms. He advises the best time to see waterfalls is in wet times such as spring runoff and early summer. Each photograph comes with a description of the waterfall, rough directions and a global positioning system location. He also offers a “legal liability disclaimer” and strongly advises that a waterfaller duct tape a kingsized boxspring to his derrier and downie feather pillows to his or her kneecaps. “Waterfalls are too dangerous really for anyone to ever visit, so I suggest that you just buy my book and read it at home.” He mentions rattlesnakes, slippery rocks, flash floods and yes—falling! “Just be careful!” You might as well just buy his book and read it at home. But if you do make it to a waterfall, he’ll share his jerky and almonds.

Here’s a little gem that anyone might enjoy even if you don’t ride a horse. It’s a portrait of a rural life with “critters” in Río Arríba County. A cowboy philosopher, writer and blogger, Hall offers poetry and prose, prayers, hopes, and reflections in a gentle, humorous and loving style that is tuned to the deeper rhythms of the land. Not to mention recipes for Swirled Coffee, Papas & Beans, Boiled Black Tea, and Pumpkin Pan Pie that look downright mouth-watering. Photos taken by Brandon Johnson are top notch and focused on the telling details. One of the nicest things about this book is the simplicity of the layout and large, bold print. Hall’s choice of folksy back country slang rings true, though one suspects the author is well educated and “found.” It is his awareness of the important things in life that lends the book its haunting charm. See his blog at thedailytrailer.blogspot.com.

I don’t usually read Westerns or mysteries, and this book is both. But I was immediately caught up in the descriptive details of a string of elk in Blight County, Idaho seen by Sheriff Bo Tully trotting toward Chimney Rock Mountain. Something scared them out of the woods. A minute later, framed against the yellow light of a tamarack tree, a man in a long black coat is shot down. Tully’s character is well drawn and he has an eye for the women. The dialogue is good and the action moves right along drawing you deeper and deeper into the mystery. McManus began his career as a humor writer who published articles in magazines such as Field & Stream. Atlantic Monthly says, “Patrick McManus is a treasure.” The New York Times Book Review says, “Everybody should read Patrick McManus.” Excuse me while I go check out another McManus mystery.

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Vecinos BY CHRIS EBOCH

Now that's a knife!

rowing up in Belen, Don Hethcoat would roam the mesas with knives from his father’s smokehouse. His interest grew while working for the Santa Fe Railroad, first as a switchman and later as a conductor on freight trains between Belen and Clovis. “I had a friend who was making knives out of hacksaw blades they used to cut rail,” he says. “From there I graduated to regular steel. I heard of a knife maker in Bosque Farms and went to see him.” The knife making community is friendly, Hethcoat says. “If I wanted to know something, I’d go spend a day or two with another knife maker and learn the techniques.” Now he shares his decades of experience with others. He recently spent three days helping a knife maker from Salida, Colorado, learn shortcuts. “It’s kind of a big club of knife makers,” he says. “Most of them like to pass it on and teach the craft. We go to shows, and I don’t worry so much about selling. We get to see what the other knife makers are doing. Everybody helps each other.” Hethcoat is a member of the elite American Bladesmith Society. He studied at an American Bladesmith Society school, eventually

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earned Masters status, and later taught there. He speaks enthusiastically about Damascus steel, a carbon steel developed in the Middle East about 1,000 years ago. Hethcoat forges the steel through a complex process that makes every knife unique. He grinds and polishes knives by hand, then adds special touches, such as inlays of mammoth tusk or ivory. He does some engraving, or works with other artists for complex jobs. He spent over 40 years working for the Santa Fe Railroad, with a break to serve in Vietnam. Now he works in his shop in Clovis, selling knives in order to support his hobby. Sometimes people ask for custom materials or engraving, but mostly he does what he wants. “I’ve spent time out there just making knives, and I always take a picture of them,” he says. When someone hears about his knives, he can show them choices. Photographs of his knives also appear on his website, www.donhethcoat.com. These knives are more than tools; they are works of art. “You can buy a factory made one put out in volume, while a custom knife takes 40 to 50 hours to make,” Hethcoat says. “Every knife has a piece of that knife maker in it.”

A Hub of Creativity and Fun …continued from page 9 their creative talents and enthusiasm in numerous mediums and styles. Among their offerings (some for adult classes only) are studio and plein air painting, ceramics, mixed media arts, weaving, silk scarf painting, portraiture, jewelry making, and guitar. Donations, which help fund scholarships to allow students of all means to attend, are always appreciated, Tarnoff says. TAC currently is seeking grant money to complete construction of an on-site gallery space for student and instructor exhibitions.

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Ripple effects Although children and adults view art making as expressive and fun, its benefits reach into other parts of life, Tarnoff believes. She remembers a middle school student who was failing in school, “but when he came here he was a star.” TAC’s staff and instructors gave the student greater responsibility, like helping maintain equipment and showing other kids the ropes. His selfesteem received an important boost. “We’ve seen art make a difference in kids’ lives,” Tarnoff says. “We’re into our fifth year and going strong.”

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Enchanted Journeys May 1 - 12 • Tome Kitchen Show Tome Art Gallery, 505-565-0556 May 1 - 31 • Española Following the Bell: The Arriería Bond House Museum, 505-685-9463 May 2 • Tucumcari Cinco de Mayo Celebration North American Wind Research and Training Center, 575-461-4413, Ext. 138 May 3 • Santa Rosa The National Museum of the American Southwest Inaugural Event The Jesus M Casuas House, 505-472-3589 May 3 • Taos Pueblo Blessing of the Field, Corn Dance and Foot Race Dance Arena, 575-758-1028

May 10 - 11 • Hobbs 2013 Blessing of the Bikes & Grill Battle St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 575-392-5581 May 11 • Clovis Open Farm Day 770 CRM Windrush Alpaca Farm 575-683-5177 May 11 • Folsom Cimarron History Tour Folsom Museum, 575-278-2122 May 17 - 31 • Tome Reflections Show Tome Art Gallery, 505-565-0556 May 18 • Deming Music in the Park Rock Hound State Park, 575-546-6182

May 3 - 4 • Capitan Annual Smokey Bear Days Smokey Bear Historical Park, 575-354-2748

May 18 • Endee Russell’s 2nd Annual Car Show Russell’s Truck & Travel Center, 575-576-8700

May 3 - 4 • Carlsbad Relay for Life Beach Bandshell, 575-706-4523

May 18 • Folsom First Annual Folsom Man Site Tour Folsom Museum, 575-278-2122

May 5 • Las Vegas 1st Annual Day of Miracles Grand Opening of Sanctuary Taa-naash-kaa-da Sanctuary, 505-414-1583

May 18 • Rodeo Opening Spring Show Chiricahua Gallery, 575-557-2225

May 9 - 12 • Tucumcari ENM Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival Quay County Fair Barn, 575-461-4300 May 10 • Albuquerque National Public Gardens Day ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 505-848-7112

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May 22 - 27 • Red River 31st Annual Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Brandenburg Park, 1-800-348-6444 May 23 • Alamogordo Full Moon Hike White Sands National Monument 575-479-6124, Ext. 236

May 24 • Alamogordo Music and the Full Moon Night White Sands National Monument 575-479-6124, Ext. 236 May 25 • Elephant Butte Fly Freedom’s Flag Boat Parade Elephant Butte Lake State Park 575-744-4708 May 25 - 27 • Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Days Lake State Park, 575-472-3763 May 25 - 27 • Santa Rosa Memorial Day USSSA Softball Tournament Softball Complex, 575-472-3763 May 26 • Alamogordo Lake Lucero Tour White Sands National Monument 575-479-6124, Ext. 236 May 31 - June 2 • Clovis Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta N. Davis Street, 575-763-4445 May 31 • Red River 18th Annual Red River Classic Car Show Brandenburg Park, 1-800-348-6444

Costs for Consumer Goods Climb

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Popular demand and short supply drives the cost of everyday necessities higher. Some price tag changes—like the cost to fill your car’s gas tank—are obvious to anyone driving. Other increases at the grocery store are more subtle but still impact your family’s bottom line. Compare the average price increase of a few household expenses to see how the rising cost of electricity stacks up. The cost for a gallon of unleaded gasoline shot up 11.1 percent on average every year between 2002 and 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Eggs don’t go over easy—the cost for a dozen eggs increased 7.8 percent. Bakers watched the price of flour rise 5.7 percent, and apples felt the crunch with a jump of 4.8 percent—every year. The cost of electricity grew at a slower pace—3.2 percent a year, on average. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports homeowners across the nation pay an average of 11.7 cents per kWh. Unlike eggs or apples, electricity is a 24-hour-a-day commodity. Despite energy efficiency advancements, the average household uses more electronic gadgets—and needs more power to operate them— every year. In the past 30 years, the amount of residential electricity used by appliances and electronics has increased from 17 percent to 31 percent according to the Residential Energy Consumption Survey by EIA. More homes than ever have major appliances and central air conditioning. Digital video recorders (DVRs), computers, and multiple televisions are common. Your local electric cooperative works hard to keep your electricity safe, reliable and affordable. But you play a role in the price of your power. Just as you might cut back on eggs if your budget is tight, we can work with you to cut your monthly electric bill. See how little changes add up at www.TogetherWeSave.com.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Energy Information Administration

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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/Visa. 575-682-2308, 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. Solar Submersible Well Pumps. Easy to install, reliable, and affordable. Pumps and controller carry a two year warranty. Affordable installation is available. For more information visit www. solarwellpumpsonline.com or call 505-429-3093. Kobalt 9 Drawer 41” Stainless Steel tool chest. Like new!!!! $350. Kobalt 11 Drawer 41” wheeled Stainless Steel tool chest. Like new!!!! $500. Call 575-421-7009.

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ROADS!!! We have proven solutions for your ongoing problems with your dirt and gravel roads. Our surface drainage systems, once installed, are guaranteed to reduce your need for road maintenance. They will retain the surfacing materials in place, eliminate washouts and erosion, eliminate mud holes, and harvest the road water runoff to increase forage. We employ the principles of surface hydrology in our design and construction of dirt road drainage systems. We also do uplands arroyo/gully erosion control, stream channel stabilization/restoration, wetland restoration, and irrigation diversions. We are a licensed and insured New Mexico General Contractor providing services statewide to public and private entities. References and resume available on request. Rangeland Hands, Inc. Website: www.rangelandhands.com; E-mail: rangehands@gmail.com; Call 505-470-3542 or 505-455-0012. Hay Equipment: Wire baler; swather; 920 case diesel tractor; 2 (7) yard dump trucks; 2 (20) F flat bed trailers; 1 gooseneck; 1 pull type; 246 International engine overhauled; 5.9 Cummins diesel engine, 100K miles, transmission and rear end. 505-617-4141 or 505-454-0781.

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Affordable Solar Pumps. New PVM centrifugal or helical rotor pumps. Pump water from well up to 800 feet. Contact Solutions4u at 505-407-6553 or solutions4u@yucca.net, www.solutions4usolar.com Tired of cranking up the generator? Call and see if we have a Solution 4U! Reduced! Must Sell!! 2004 Sandpiper, 37’ 5th wheel toy-hauler. Used very little, in good condition. 15,000 BTU Central/Ducted/ AC; 21,000-28,000 BTU furnace; Micro., 6 gal. water heater; AM/FM Cassette Stereo; TV antenna with booster; 5 kw gas generator; crank down stabilizer jacks, power jack hitch; 15’ awning; ceiling fan; luggage rack with ladder; outside shower; power slide outs in bedroom and living; 28 gal. gas tank for the generator and toys. Includes 2 installed motorcycle stands. $20,000. 575-421-7009. Serious inquiries only. Complete Small Farm Package: International Cub row cropper, plow, disc, planter, cultivators, blades, mowers, springharrow, Fresno, scarifier; also 6’x14’ TA flat bed. Las Vegas, NM 505-425-6877.

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30’ x 50 x 10’..........$8,390 40’ x 60’ x 12’.........$11,799 50’ x 75’ x 14’.........$17,606 60’ x 100’ x 12’.......$22,995 80’ x 100’ x 14’.......$31,549 100’ x 150’ x 14’.....$55,949

Heavy Duty Brand New Tandem dual flatbed trailers: Pierced frame, low profile, torque tube, double jacks, tool box & more. 24,000# GVWR 28´ - $8,350., 30´- $8,500, center pop up & spare included! www. sandiatrailer.com or 800-832-0603. Still buying your old, unused horse, stock, flatbed, enclosed trailers.

The most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” ― Kurt Vonnegut

American Security Gun Safe Model: Sierra Series #SE 6831 Sandstone 72 x 35 x 29. $2,200. You must pickup, will not deliver. Call 575-421-7009. Water Tank: 10, 000 gallon galvanized steel, potable, clean with manway. Suitable for subdivision, livestock, etc. $6,000 will deliver. 575-756-4100. Wood Lathe For Sale DVR 3000, several gouges, face shield, buffing wheels, wood. $1,500 Firm. Call 575-377-3382. Wanted! Bulldozer/Crawler or Bulldozer/ crawler/loader. Allis-Chalmers Models H4 or HD4. Usable condition. Call 505-470-4638. Travel Trailer 30 ft. - Eighties, Royals International Diplomat. Sleeps 4, clean, good repair, Very livable. Tires: new radials, metal exterior window awnings, electric brakes, current registration. $2,500, OBO. You haul. Jemez Springs, 505-469-7777. Tractors: JD 40-20, 30-10, Ford N, more! Tularosa area, call 575-430-2876.

Country Critters Tunis X Lambs from spinners flock, available May 1. Raw, natural honey 1# jars, $3. u pick up or e-mail for info NMYarn@yahoo.com or call 505-204-6127. Very Large Breed AKC Registered German Shepherd puppies. Black-tan and BlackRed. Excellent breeding, $350. Ready May 15th. Call 575-365-3138.

Livestock Round-Up New Mexico Drinking Water Storage Tanks, Heavy Duty Black Poly. Fittings customized to your needs NRCS and EQUIP approved. NMwatertanks.com, 1-800603-8272. Also new Servel propane gas refrigerators, 8 cubic feet. Kitchen or remote cabin. 575-682-2308. Miniature Donkeys For Sale. Lots of fun. E-mail: donkeysfarm@yahoo.com or call 254-965-7224. Mountain Top Goats For Sale. Excellent milkers, bucks, cabrito, 4-H, weed eaters, and pets. Nubians, La Manchas, mini Nubians, mini La Manchas, Nigerian dwarfs, and boer goats. Capitan, 575-3542846 after 7:00 p.m. BUFFALO MEAT, GRASS-FED, ALL CUTS, USDA inspected. All natural (no hormones, antibiotics, chemicals) low cholesterol, hearthealthy, non-allergic, wholes. Skulls, Hides, By-products, Gift Certificates, 575-278-2316 Tom and Inge Bobek.

Nigerian Dwarf Goats For Sale. Show quality and adorable. Weathers, Bucks and Does starting at $50. Young Cockatiels for sale, grey males, $50. each. Call Glen at 505-803-0944. Baby Goats - It’s that time of year again! We have beautiful, fat, healthy baby goats. Registered, $50. Unregistered, $40. Some ½ Boer. Ready to be weaned. Call 505-384-5254. Great for first year heifers. Registered three-year-old Texas Longhorn bull. Black with min. white on rear. Know for low birth weight, and ease of birthing. Put an end to pulling calves. E-mail tbonelonghorns@yahoo.com or call 575-829-3624.

Odds & Ends Coffins: Handcrafted Solid Wood from $680. Several models suitable for burial or cremation. Statewide delivery available. For a FREE catalog and funeral information booklet, please visit www.theoldpinebox. com or call 505-286-9410. Liquid Storage Tanks, many sizes/shapes in stock. Agricultural, commercial, industrial, water. FDA specs. www.westerntank.com or 1-888-999-8265. Discounts to everyone! Delivery available. Looking for Water? Gifted to find underground streams. Reputable dowser, 45 years experience. To God be the glory! Contact Joe Graves at 575-758-3600. In Taos, 75 miles north of Santa Fe. God Bless You.

Murphy Panel Bed Cabinets. Save space and money. www.bergmanwoodworking.com or call 505-286-0856. “Miracle Spam” steel arch shelter, 30 wide, 4 long, 16 center height. One solid rear end wall, 1 front end wall w/14’x12’ overhead door. Some dis-assembly required. $5000 OBO. Call 575-418-8657. Genuine Buffalo Tallow Skin Balm. Nothing better for dry cracked skin and lips, abrasions or minor burns. Quickly absorbed, leaves no sticky residue. Handmade in Arroyo Seco, NM. Order online at www. primalcare.net

Roof Over Your Head Reserve, NM. Half acre with cabin. Borders Gila National Forest. Concrete slab, septic system, beautifully landscaped. Electricity and water to property line. Located at end of paved road. $39,000. 575-533-6274. For Sale: Mora Valley, approximately 20 acres dry land and 15 acres mountains. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mike at 505-753-6338. 20 acres, 45 minutes from Santa Fe, meadow, forest. $800 down. Owner financed, all utilities, end of road. $125,000. 505-466-2941 or 505-690-0308.

10 to 180 acre lots. Next to Villanueva. Power and water. Down payment negotiable. Good access. Call 505-690-9953 or 505-690-0308. 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 Barbara Baird, 1-800-458-9847. TAOS LAND FOR SALE: 1.3 acre; 2.0 acre; 3.0 acre with well share, electric. Manufactured housing approved. Seller financing. Monthly payments starting at $329/month. Lower Colonias/Camino Tortuga. Some is owned by LicensedNew Mexico Real Estate Broker. Call for details. 575-770-0831. Mark @ Crossroads Realty, 575-758-3837. 4 acres farmland. Utilities include: well, septic system, and electricity. Steel metal garage/cement slab. Pipe fencing and regular fencing surrounds property. Irrigation rights. Fawn fesque grass with alfalfa mix. Contact Lisa, 505-699-1137. Property located in San Acacia, NM. FOR SALE: 20 acre building lot near Rodeo/ Portal area. Nestled in the San Simon Valley with spectacular views of the Chiricahua and Pelincillo Mountains. Easy access. Power on property. 20% down, Owner will carry contract. $29,000. E-mail: w5abi@hotmail.com or 575-936-5292.

Do you have any guns or knives stored away, collecting dust or worse yet, rust? I will pay fair prices and give them a new home. Estates welcome. Call 575-742-5127. Beekeeping Equipment: Deep, medium, shallow boxes with frames, $15 each; tops, bottoms and queen excluders, $5 each; bee blowers, $200 each; Dadant steam (hot water) generator (like new), $150; electric knives, $45 each; bee feeders, $1 each; shallow wired foundation, $5 per lb. Lots more miscellaneous equipment. We buy and sell used beekeeping equipment. Give us a call at 575-623-4858. Don Mason, Roswell, NM. Gun safe/cabinet. Gutted Coke vending machine. Looks like a working machine. You add shelving to suit. Locking mechanism intact. Several sizes up to 6½’ tall, 2½’ wide. Pepsi, Dr. Pepper available. Mark 575-336-4422 (Ruidoso) $250, picked up. $1.00 loaded mile delivered. For Sale: 2002 Montana 30’ 5th wheel in excellent condition. Two slides with built-in microwave, stereo & TV. $14,500 firm. Call 575-396-3833.

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LIVE THE DREAM. RIVER Front Mountain Lodge for Sale in Jemez Springs, NM. 15 guest rooms, manager’s apartment, 2 bedroom office, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. $650,000, possible owner financing. www.lacuevalodge.com; 575-829-3300. ESTATE SALE: LARGE SITE-BUILT MAGDALENA house. Ten rooms, 2,500 sf. 3-4 beds/2 baths. Family room w/beamed ceiling & floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Game room/full wet bar. Stepdown living w/2nd fireplace & separate dining. Dual zone heat. Central A/C. Recent kitchen appliances (DW/island stove/built-in oven/disposal/triple sink). Three entries & covered porches. 1 car garage & separate carport. Three site-built storage buildings. 1/2 acre fenced corner lot. Recent metal roof on all buildings. Excellent condition. Schools 3 blocks. Includes 1-year homeowner warranty. $155,000. Can be purchased furnished. Photos & info contact owner: smvhou@msn.com (713-655-7081). Will consider trade for NM or TX property. Datil - $47,500. Mountains. Five acres. Unfinished house. Electric, propane heater, wood burner, phone, Dish, good well, generator, good trees, garden boxes, birds, wildlife, storage and handicapped ramps. Mark 575-772-5312. Conchas Dam Lake - 5 acres with nice views, good building site with utilities. Very nice neighborhood. Possible owner financing, 505-306-6064. 3.2 acres near Weed, NM 98 Seep Canyon Road, doublewide, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central heat propane. All appliances, wood stove, new water well, 3,000 gallon tank, corrals, horse stall, bomb shelter and storage building, 575-762-1061. Located in Grants, NM, 2007 Solitaire, double wide, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,800 sq. ft. Extremely clean, w/upgrades. Appliances included. Asking payoff. Call 505-290-1254. (Needs to be moved.) Zuni Mountains 20 Acres Pine & oak bordering national forest; deer, elk, bear. Including 20’ shipping container and outhouse. Solitude in gated community, $50K, terms available. Call 505-290-0096. Will Trade 40 Acres With 150 gpm well. Three sides National Forest in Zuni Mountains. Want some acreage near road and lake with trees. Northern NM, southern CO, or Ruidoso. Call 505-285-3785.

FOR SALE: VIGAS, HOUSE LOGS cut from standing, dead, dry Spruce. Up to 45 ft. Will custom cut. Forked Cedar posts for ramadas, corn driers and cedar fence posts. Call 575-638-5619. 10.91 Wooded Acres Adjoining BLM. Very secluded, yet only 1 mile from Datil store. 14x60 mobile with electric and well. Perfect for base hunting cam or wilderness home. $63,000. 505-321-4499. Storefront on Hwy 54 in Corona. Solid building was phone office, apartment and library annex. Great for shop or gallery. Motivated seller-look, make an offer. Call 575-849-5422. Beautiful 2,279 sq. ft. home. 5 years new private road, on 5 acres. Berrendo water 20x30 ft. workshop, 4 car carport. Priced reduced $159,000. See at 1834 McFadin, Roswell. On The Pecos: 2 bedroom adobe on 1/2 plus acre on Pecos River. 35 miles east of Santa Fe. Call 575-421-1125. For Sale: fishing cabin in Elephant Butte, NM. Two bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen and two-car garage. Also, will consider REC with down payment. Call 575-740-1560. Are You A Minimalist, A Rancher in need of housing, a caretaker with an independent private individual wanting to remain on his/her own? Then, this cute, cozy and/or manly mobile home is for you. 2006, 12x36 ADA approved, 1 bedroom, all electric. Located near Española, 505-753-2682. Two Acres Near Tularosa/Alamo, four bedroom, two bath manufactured home with passive solar, walled courtyard, trees, large steel garage, two carports, pipe fence, $119,500, Cliff - 575-585-5545. 10 Acres - Double Wide, Water rights, level, good soil, easy access. Call 575-430-2876, Tularosa area. A Beautiful Double Wide Repo - 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Owner finance. Payments: $399/ mo. Call Repo Depot at 505-452-3991.

Things That Go Vroom! For Sale: 2008 Ford F-350 XLT, Super Duty, PS, 4x4, A/C, 6-speed, 132,000 miles, excellent condition - $21,500. Call 505-384-5163.

For Sale: 4BR/3BA custom Pueblo-style home, 5 acre horse property NW Edgewood. Granite & stainless kitchen, open floor plan, 2 masters, custom woodwork, 2520 sq. ft., 2-story, great Sandia views. Irrigation (Entranosa), fencing, 1 stall, 1 shed, 2 coops, 2+ garage. $340,000. Call LaDonna at 505264-5524, Keller Williams Realty, 505271-8200. Owner financing available.

Grill Guard and Back Bumper. Custom fits Ford 2006-2010, 1 inch tubing and quarter inch plate mounted electrical hookup, powder coated black, $1,500. Call 505-917-9224.

Water Dowsing and Consulting, 37 years experience, proven success in Lincoln County, will travel, call Elliot Topper, 575-354-2984.

1970 911T Porsche, under 8,000 miles on rebuilt engine. New visors and seats. Fun & easy to drive, 5-speed manual shift, $10,000 OBO. Call 505-753-2682.

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For Sale One Owner 1976 4-door Pontiac Bonneville, white exterior, burgundy interior. Very good condition. Call 575-762-2165.

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For Sale Both Vehicles: 2004 32-foot Mini Winnebago. Many extras, stored inside, low mileage. 2004 4-door, white L400 Saturn with Blue Ox Tow System for attachment to Mini Winnebago. Call 575-762-2165. 2003 Ford Expedition, $3,000, mechanically sound. 1975, 350D Mercedes Benz, $2,500. Mechanically sound. Call 575-639-5619. For Sale: 1995 Roadtrek Self-Contained van. Great for camping, new captain chairs, king size bed, 116,000 miles, runs good. $8,150 OBO. Call 505-454-3985 and leave message. ‘67-’72 Plus Chevy PU parts, etc. ‘68 Chev. 3/4 ton Longhorn. 4-speed transmission with stock 455 Olds rebuilt with 14K miles. Good mechanical condition. No computers! 1/2 and 3/4 ton disk brake front axle for conversions, $50. ‘73 plus 14 bolt rear axles, $50. Front drive shafts, front clips, steering columns, heater controls, Longhorn bed and extra fenders. Hoods, doors and parts. 6-hole new front disk brake 4x4 rotors, $20. Lots of other parts and pieces. 1990 6 BT 5.9 Cummins engine with NV 4500 5-speed transmission. Complete assembly from transmission to AC condenser. Still on frame for easy conversion. All parts with wiring still on frame. Air cleaner also. 104K miles on engine, $4,300. East of Albuquerque, call 505-281-2288. Nice 1998 Dodge, 1 Ton dually pickup, flat bed, new tires, new brakes on front, Cummins diesel w/161K miles, and clean cub cab. Quemado, $8,500, call 928-830-5929.

Vintage Finds I buy Spanish Colonial spurs, stirrups, horse bits with jingles, weapons, etc. Also, old New Mexico handmade/carved furniture. Call 505-753-9886. Wanted: New Mexico Motorcycle License Plates 1900 - 1958. Paying $100 - $1,000 each. Also buying some New Mexico car plates 1900 - 1923. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804. Buying Old Stuff: Gas pumps and parts 1960s 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: 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. Wanted: Old Pinball Machines. Dead or Alive - Cash paid, will pick up. Call 505-228-0655.

Antique Furniture and Collectibles. We buy, sell and restore furniture. Looking for anything W. P. A., SW carved furniture from antique to 1970’s. Also, old Indian and Cowboy stuff. Please call 575-447-0686. Wanted: New Mexico Highway Journal magazine, 1923 - 1927. Paying $10 - $25 single issues, $400 - $800 bound volumes. Library discards OK. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804. 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. Need An Extra Closet? Rough Rider Antiques in Las Vegas has three wardrobes, each one different, from the early 1900s. Also new to the store: a dark wood “possum belly” Hoosier with one large bin for flour and a smaller bin for sugar. Stop by to see the hand-painted carousel horse; the colorful custom-made bar and —downstairs—the plow and rake from the 1800s as well as a huge oxen yoke used on the Santa Fe Trail. You never know what you’ll find at Rough Rider Antiques. Open every day. 501 railroad and East Lincoln. 505-454-8063.

When Opportunity Knocks Be a part of our The National Museum of the American Southwest inaugural event. Friday, May 3: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., The Jesus M Casuas House, 628 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, New Mexico; and Saturday, May 4: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Santa Fe Art Collector Gallery of Fine Art, 217 Galisteo, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 505-472-3589. Rural Convenience Store with Package Liquor License, living quarters on 1.3 acres with 3 acre foot well. Borders Gila National Forest. Serious inquiries only. Call 575-533-6720. RV/Mobile Home Park. Walking distance to Caballo Lake State Park. Eighteen spaces, storage units, building set up for café. Commercial water rights. House with shop and 3 acre water rights. All on 3.6 acres. Plenty of room to grow your business. Asking $325,000. E-mail: anjeans@ yahoo.com or call 575-740-9344. Five Acres, 57 pull through RV spaces. Laundry, 2 mobile homes, double garage, $275,000. One-third down, owner finance. A. Thomas, PO Box 293, Columbus, NM. Phone 575-531-2125. Meat Processing/Slaughter small USDA facility Kill floor, carcass breakdown, experienced butcher meat cutter. Send resume: nmranchmanager@gmail.com 505-982-7782. Storage Units McIntosh, New Mexico. Office and 98 units, 2.25 acres - highway frontage w/room for additional business. Call 505-384-5163.

Youth Artistsâ&#x20AC;Ś These Are Some Cool Looking Socks! Get outside and fly a kite for June's topic, Kites of Delight! Draw a colorful kite of any size or shape. Safety tip: When flying a kite, stay away from power lines! School's out, it's summertime! Give your school buddies or grandparents a call. Draw a telephone from days-by-gone, or fun-shaped phones such as a dog, butterfly, or Superman!

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. 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.

Kari Baker, Age 13, Portales

Daniel Barrientez, Age 5, T or C

Luke Bogle, Age 7, Dexter

Aaron Garcia, Age 12, Portales

Kaitlin Guevara, Age 10, Carrizozo

Andrea Leyva, Age 10, Ruidoso

Emily Pope, Age 12, Estancia

Shanti Valdez, Age 9, Santa Cruz

Sarah Vigil, Age 8, Cuba

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