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The painting, “Westfork I” is a watercolor with Indian ink, made by Madeline Alfero. Alfero, 24, is a former student and teacher at Aldo Leopold Charter School and lover of the Gila. She is a seventh generation New Mexican and is currently finishing a Masters in Secondary Education at Western New Mexico University. The painting is in honor of the Gila River Festival is coming up Sept. 2124. This year’s theme is “Gathering the Gila,” which focuses on the bountiful native foods, plants and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed.

Just Talking it Out hat did he say? Some words from Gee Richard: Would you believe the email spell checker did not recognize the word, “Murgatroyd?” Lost Words from our childhood: Words gone as fast as the buggy whip! Sad really! The other day a not so elderly (65) (I say 75) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy and he looked at her quizzically and said, “What the heck is a Jalopy?” He never heard of the word jalopy. She knew she was old but not that old. Well, I hope you are Hunky Dory after you read this and chuckle. I recently illuminated some old expressions that have become obsolete because of the inexora-

ble march of technology. These phrases included “Don’t touch that dial,” “Carbon copy,” “You sound like a broken record” and “Hung out to dry.” Back in the olden days we had a lot of moxie. We’d put on our best bib and tucker to straighten up and fly right. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Jumping Jehoshaphat! Holy Moley! We were in like Flint and living the life of Riley, and even a regular guy couldn’t accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China! Back in the olden days, life used to be swell, but when’s the last time anything was swell? Swell has gone the way of bee-

hives, pageboys, and the D.A.; of spats, knickers, fedoras, poodle skirts, saddle shoes and pedal pushers. Oh, my aching back. Kilroy was here, but he isn’t anymore. This is a fine kettle of fish, we discover that the words we grew up with, the words that seemed omnipresent, as oxygen, have vanished with scarcely a notice from our tongues and our pens and our keyboards. Poof, go the words of our youth, the words we’ve left behind. We blink, and they’re gone. Where have all those phrases gone? Long gone: Pshaw, the milkman did it.

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22 STARRY DOME • Pavo, the Peacock A look at a bird hiding from view by Bert Stevens

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7 GUEST COLUMN • Bordering on Grief Center closure hard on all involved by Pauline Hovey 8 ON THE RIVER • Gathering the Gila Festival focuses on food, nature by Alexandra Tager 10 REMEMBER THE 60S? • Turn On, Tune In Storytelling project comes to Silver City Museum 10 WRITTEN WORD • Festival Celebrates Books Weekend for opportunity 12 ARTS EXPOSURE • Arts Scene Latest area arts happenings 15 ARTS EXPOSURE • Shiny Red Dots Galleries, studios prepare for October weekends 15 ON THE SHELF • Celebrate Authors Meet local writers at Las Cruces event 16 ARTS EXPOSURE • Gallery Guide Area arts venues listed 18 OFF THE WALL • Navajo Rug Auction Benefit event helps museum, weavers 18 ARTS EXPOSURE • Purchase Prize Show celebrates 32nd year 18 ON STAGE • GCCCA Season Begins Variety, energy signatures of concert slate

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cream.â&#x20AC;? That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly what my wife asked, but it was close enough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What flavor would you like?â&#x20AC;? Sadly, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where my wife made her mistake. Giving my father a choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Huh... Â well... Â hmmâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? he mused, rubbing the stubble on his chin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What flavor would I like?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, dad. What flavor would you like?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What flavor would I like? What flavor would I like? Well... Â hmmâ&#x20AC;Ś what flavors do you have?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have chocolate and vanilla.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have what?â&#x20AC;? We only had the same two flavors we always have. My wife might occasionally buy something different, Cherry Garcia or coffee with chocolate chunks are particular favorites, but chocolate and vanilla are the usual suspects in our home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Huh... Â well... Â hmm...â&#x20AC;? my father continued, considering the possibilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You said chocolate and vanilla?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, dad, we have chocolate and vanilla.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. You said chocolate and vanilla?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, chocolate and vanilla.â&#x20AC;? How did my life derail from reality and become part of an Abbott & Costello routine? Maybe on some level my wife was amused by all this, but probably not. Me? This time I just stayed quiet, enjoying the show. I knew better than to ask, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on first?â&#x20AC;? So my father thought about it, and then he thought about it a little more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that all you have?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, dad. Just chocolate and vanilla.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No strawberry?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No strawberry.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, in that case, let me have vanilla,â&#x20AC;? he finally decided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But not too much. You always serve me too much.â&#x20AC;? My wife turned to me. I was surprised she still remembered I was there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honey,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;would you like some ice cream?â&#x20AC;? I know she was just being polite asking my father first. In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right thing to do, but it still irks me that I come in second in my own home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard that Native Americans have always catered to their elders, but look what happened to the Native Americans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, thanks, sweetie,â&#x20AC;? I told her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going for a walk.â&#x20AC;? Off the nearest cliff. Anyone wanna express my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anal glands?Â Â Let me know at RaisingMyFather. BlogSpot.com, JimDuchene. BlogSpot.com, or @JimDuchene.

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Unrestful Thoughts A note about the changing world

n this edition, you will find some pieces that you may regard as uncomfortable coming from a paper of “Arts & Leisure in Southern New Mexico.” I can only say that the nature of “Arts” is to not only be comfortable, but to be thought-provoking and sometimes disturbing. In art, we often push our limits of intent to experimental heights. I just would like to encourage our readers to let us know how they feel about our subjects and write letters to Desert Exposure about what makes you uncomfortable — or comfortable — or just what makes you think. Because that, ultimately, is what I want to do, offer views that suggest ways of thinking out of the norm. What is your question? Here are some questions asked by the people around me today. Feel free to provide an-

Correction Camilla and B ill V anPenn of Pie Tow n, reminded me that Dusty, N.M . is actually in S ocorro County, re my S eptember Editor’ s Notebook . Also several people pointed out that right here in our area, both in Ote ro County, are the tow ns of W eed and B ent, some very strange names of tow ns that I never mentioned.

swers if you know any of them. Is love really enough? Why do we park in a driveway and drive on a parkway? Who was Jack the Ripper? Why does time fly faster as you age? Why does the Big 10 Conference have 12

teams, and the Big 12 Conference have 10 teams? Who is in charge? Why is it that if you tell someone not to touch a hot burner, they touch a hot burner? Why are we still teaching to tests (in the schools) and not real stuff? How long am I going to live? If the fifth dimension does really exist, where does it exist? Why am I here? Why do people like moms and children suffer and die with disease like cancer while bad people get to just live their lives for a long time, even if they are in prison? Who is my father? What is the point of so much hate and senseless tragedy in this world? Love begets love and is never finite, so why isn’t it our

tendency to embrace love and grow it? Elva K Österreich is editor of Desert Exposure and would love to meet Desert Exposure readers during her office hours in Silver City on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Tranquil Buzz Café, located at the corner of Yankie and Texas streets. So put your bonnet or ball cap on to save your head from the sun and head over to the café on Thursday, Sept. 21, to say hello. If that is not a good time, Elva will be glad to arrange another day to meet and you can always reach her at editor@ desertexposure.com or by cell phone at 575-443-4408.

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Bordering on Grief

Center closure hard on refugees and volunteers e are grieving our loss. My fellow volunteers and I – the women and men who worked alongside me at the Loretto-Nazareth hospitality center for migrants and refugees in El Paso. A few months ago, our center closed. We know we’ve lost something special. For more than two and a half years this once unused wing of a health care and nursing center met the needs of many who were running for their lives. And it accomplished this while completely funded and supported by donations and volunteers. Generous Borderland residents, and others around the country, provided everything we needed, from hot meals to personal hygiene items, from backpacks and snacks to winter coats for those traveling to colder climates, and bedding and towels; even donating their time to wash clothing and bedding, cook and serve meals and drive people to bus stations or the airport. Most of the “guests,” as we called them, who passed through our center had presented themselves to U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) at the El Paso port of entry requesting asylum. CBP turned them over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for processing and then they’d be placed in holding cells for 2 or more days before ICE delivered them to our door, first by van, and later, by busloads, as the daily numbers of refugees doubled (sometimes even tripled) in the weeks and

days prior to and following the U.S. presidential election. Our job was to connect the refugees with their relative or sponsor living elsewhere in the U.S., who would purchase their bus or airline tickets, contact us with the trip details, and then we’d send them on their way, usually within 24-48 hours. During their short stay, we offered them hot showers, meals, a change of clean second-hand clothing, food for the long bus rides, and something more. Something they’d rarely experienced on their journeys, if ever, compassion. In exchange for that compassion, we received overwhelming gratitude, witnessed incredible faith, heard harrowing and heartbreaking stories, and learned invaluable lessons. People who seemingly had nothing gave us priceless gifts. The realities of their lives made me reset my own priorities. Again and again. Realities like the woman who fled after five members of her family were killed; a father traveling with his 10-year-old son whose life had been threatened because the father operated a drug rehabilitation clinic, which the local gang saw as a detriment to their business; a mother heading to a relative living in L.A. with her two younger sons after her oldest had been killed for refusing to join a gang. She hoped to keep her remaining sons safe, but she worried about the influence U.S. life and culture would have on them.

By mid-January, our daily numbers began dropping to single digits. ICE brought us fewer and fewer people. The political climate in Washington was changing. So was the emotional climate at the border. Fear was spreading; the plight of refugees in this country, growing more uncertain and worrisome. Our center was no longer needed. One evening I run into fellow volunteers at a local event. We’re so glad to see one another. Immediately our conversation turns to the migrants and refugees we accompanied. Every one of us expresses a sadness akin to grief. Not only do we miss interacting with the people, we’re concerned. We know the pandemic violence and death threats, the poverty and corruption, still exist in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador – the three main countries from which our guests originated. The people’s situations haven’t changed. So, where are they running to now? Are they finding a safe haven somewhere? We’ve heard that some are seeking shelter in Mexico. Others are making their way to Canada. Some with “credible fear” cases who come seeking asylum are being turned away at the border, despite CBP not having the authority to make such determinations. Others are being placed directly into detention facilities. And many of these are denied parole and bond, despite posing no threat or having no criminal record. Much of the information we’ve

received comes from the Border Immigration Council (BIC), an El Paso-Las Cruces-based coalition of immigration attorneys, service providers, advocacy organizations, and community members. Along with Border Network for Human Rights, the Detained Migrant Solidarity Committee, and Las Americas, BIC is attempting to report on the growing increase in human rights abuses along the U.S.-Mexico border. Recently, BIC published a disturbing report, “Discretion to Deny,” based on information the organization compiled from months of interviews conducted with legal experts in the El Paso and Las Cruces areas. Human rights attorneys representing asylum seekers claim they are not only losing more cases but are losing touch with their clients who are being relocated to other detention facilities or deported without them being notified. Others are languishing in detention. Unable to ignore this situation, and no longer having the hospitality center as an outlet, I sign up with Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC), based in Las Cruces, to visit migrants and refugees caught in detention. I begin writing to detainees, hoping to offer some encouragement and provide a different type of accompaniment. One of those I write to is Martin Mendez Pineda, a 26-year-old Mexican journalist from Acapulco whose life was threatened repeatedly after he reported on alleged

abuses of the Mexican federal police. Several Mexican journalists have been killed since the beginning of 2017, causing Martin to flee to the U.S., requesting asylum. In his letter, he asks if I am interested in knowing about the abuses and indiscriminate asylum denials that he’s witnessed in the three separate detention facilities where he’s been assigned while awaiting his case. Martin has no criminal record, poses no danger to our society, yet when he arrived here, he was placed in detention without parole. Before I have a chance to respond, I discover Martin has withdrawn his request for asylum after being denied release under parole for the second time. I imagine he would rather be free and risk losing his life in Mexico than continue to endure prison-like conditions where he allegedly has experienced intimidation and harassment. I think of my own 23-yearold son, pursuing a career in broadcast journalism in Alaska. Although we are separated by a vast distance and I miss him, he is safe. His life has never been in danger because of decisions he’s made to live with integrity, to not succumb to violent threats, and to report the truth. I am not concerned for him. But I am for Martin. Once again, the refugees have given me a gift – an appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy and a passionate commitment to work so that other mothers won’t have to grieve the loss of their sons.

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These empty bowls will be fired and glazed during the Gila River Festival as part of a fundraiser for Silver City Volunteer Center programs. (Courtesy Photo)

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Gathering the Gila Annual festival focuses on nature, food

t is no great revelation that the still-wild Upper Gila River Basin is one of the region’s most cherished and valued treasures. As long as it graces us with its precious flow of clean mountain water, recreationists, ranchers, conservationists, farmers and city planners will vie for its bounty. For 13 years the Gila Conservation Coalition (a consortium that includes the Gila Resourc-

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renowned for her passion for traditional native foods and has worked tirelessly to maintain their integrity. LaDuke’s lecture will address native food plants that are an integral part of the Anishinaabe people’s culture and health, the harvesting and preparation of these traditional foods, and the significance of traditional foods in Native American cultures. No tickets are necessary for this event, but the suggested donation is $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to protect the Gila River and its watershed. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. In partnership with The Volunteer Center, there will be workshops on acorn processing and mesquite milling led by bioregional herbalist John Slattery and the volunteer group the “Mesquitos.” Slattery’s workshop will emphasize both the lore and practical uses of the mighty acorn. The Mesquitos will introduce participants to the contemporary uses of mesquite pods, demonstrating use of a mesquite mill, and how to use mesquite

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continued from page 8 flour in baked goods. Participants will bake simple mesquite treats in solar ovens and taste the yummy results. They will also lead a field trip prior to their workshop to forage for mesquite pods. Returning favorite Alex Mares, an anthropologist of Diné ancestry, will again lead a rock art field trip. “Plant person” Doug Simon offers an introduction to wild food and medicine identification along the Gila. Photographer Diana Molina will display her photographs of the Gila region and Chihuahuan Desert’s native food plants. Far Flung Adventures based in Northern New Mexico will lead a kayaking trip through the Gila-Cliff Valley. Las Cruces-based performance writer, novelist, and playwright Denise Chávez will host a storytelling event focused on food stories. Participants are asked to bring a recipe to share. Miguel Santistevan, teacher and experimental farmer, will discuss the acequia-based agricultural traditions of northern New Mexico that preserved locally-adapted seeds and created traditions around growing, preparing, and sharing food. He will also lead a workshop on seed saving. Musician, poet, and spoken word performer Lyla June Johnston will give a presentation entitled “Tending the Wild” and will speak to the importance of preserving indigenous plants, seeds, foods, and traditional ways of tending nature’s bounty.

Syzygy Tile hosts the Empty Bowls Project, a collaborative project with the Clay Festival and The Volunteer Center, in which participants first made clay bowls. On Saturday during the festival, participants will glaze these bowls. After firing, the bowls will be sold, filled with soup, during an Empty Bowls fundraiser for The Volunteer Center on Oct. 28. Saturday’s downtown Gila River Extravaganza brings the festival to Downtown Silver City from 2 to 10 p.m. Events in Big Ditch Park will feature live music, spoken word poetry, tastings of native food products, children’s activities and the beloved Monsoon Puppet Parade. Caliente will play Latin, Tejano, and R&B dance music, and the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers with the Gooday Family from Oklahoma will return for an encore performance. The festival closes out on Sunday morning with a fundraising event, the Native Food Brunch. Santa Clara Pueblo artist Roxanne Swentzell, author of the Pueblo Food Experience, will answer the question, “What did people eat before breakfast cereal, peanut butter and jelly, pizza?” The Southwest has many species of native currants, berries, and nuts, beans that can be cooked or ground into flours, amaranth, mesquite, grasses and a whole suite of healthy greens. The brunch will be catered by the Mesquitos, who will cook native and locally grown foods, such as mesquite pancakes, but, according to the festival web site, “will not take you too far

Fly fishing is one of the many ways the Gila River provides bounty. (Photo courtesy of the Silver City Arts & Cultural District)

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10 participants to create digital stories for a storytelling project focusing on the ethos of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Silver City is one of five communities chosen to participate in the program, sponsored by New Mexico History Museum. Stemming from the New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors exhibition, “Voices of Counterculture in the Southwest” (on display until Feb. 11, 2018) is a series of regional workshops and community presentations relating to the ethos and reverberations of the late 1960s/early 1970s signature movements. The events begin with a public presentation about the exhibition “Voices of Counterculture in the Southwest,” on Friday, Sept. 29, at the Silver City Museum Annex. The museum and partners will then host a two-day weekend intensive writing and story-telling workshop Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. “The storytelling workshop will give individuals a way to explore their creativity and preserve stories important to themselves personally and to our community as part of our shared history,” said Silver City Museum Director Carmen Vendelin. The workshop will be followed by a public performance by the workshop participants, with potluck and music, at the Silver City Museum Courtyard Oct. 14. Residents are encouraged to apply and turn their personal histories into a legacy that will broaden our understanding of the impact of these times. The stories will be recorded for radio broadcast and will be on display at the Silver City Museum. Formats may include audio, written word, and images. Participants will receive guidance in creating their own projects and are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas. Craft your own story, conduct

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interviews, prepare a presentation and create a community event. By happy concurrence, the Silver City Museum is also focusing attention on the era around 1967, the year of the museum’s founding and the “Summer of Love.” The Silver City Museum is marking its 50th anniversary with an exhibition “50 Years Ago in Silver City” (on display until Dec. 31, 2017) and series of community panel discussions. “In today’s complicated political and social environment, it is a powerful thing to look back at some of the movements and efforts from the 1960s that laid the groundwork for today’s understanding of equal rights, awareness of our environment and what it means to be an engaged citizen,” said Meredith Davidson, curator of the New Mexico History Museum exhibition and co-facilitator of the upcoming workshops.

People who lived through the 1960s and younger participants are encouraged to participate. To apply for the Silver City weekend storytelling workshop, download the application at: www.nmhistorymuseum. org/storytelling or email turnontuneinNMHM@gmail.com. Deadline is first-come, firstserve, provided the application is in accordance with the area of focus. Anyone 19 or older is encouraged to apply. The intent is to represent a diversity of voices, experiences, backgrounds and ages. As part of the Silver City Museum’s 50th Anniversary exhibition and series of supporting community events, support for the public presentation provided in part by the New Mexico Humanities Council. The Silver City Museum is located at 312 West Broadway, Silver City, NM. For information, call 575-5385921 or visit www.silvercitymuseum.org.

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The Grant County Art Guild’s 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit begins Sept. 19 at Hearst Church in Pinos Altos.

The Grant County Art Guild’s 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit draws entries from artists across the state of New Mexico. The opening reception is at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Guild’s Pinos Altos Art Gallery, 14 Golden Avenue, Pinos Altos. It is a great time to interact with other artists, get the judge’s insight on the entries, and visit with others in Silver City and beyond who appreciate and are inspired by all that art offers. There will be refreshments and music. The show will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and until 2 p.m. on Oct. 1. For Mariah’s Copper Quail’s September show Mariah Walker presents “Look What the Wind Blew In” from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 Mariah Walkwith a reception er works on a from 3-6 p.m. piece for “Look Saturday, Sept. What the Wind 9. Also, in honor Blew In” at the Copper Quail of the Gila River Gallery. Festival, Mariah’s Copper Quail Presents “Colors of The Gila,” Sept. 21 t o Oct. 10 with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, with a special presentation by weaver, Donna Foley, from 3 to 5 p.m. Info: 575-993-8193. The Makery, 108 W. Yankie St. “Peace Felt” display representative of peace, unity, The Makery and uncondiin Silver City tional love has a offers a couple global exchange of workshops of pieces will in September in a variety of occur in time to subjects. celebrate International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. Pieces created at the store will be displayed at The Makery through Sept. 9 and pieces received from exchange partners will be displayed Sept. 21 to 23. The Makery has a new Fall 2017 schedule of creative workshops for adults. This session (September through December), they will offer workshops in freestyle weaving, various fiber arts (such as spinning, crochet, and kumihimo), bookbinding, and The Place Gal- paper arts (includlery in Silver ing upcycled paCity features permaking). Info: Gila River www.makerysvc. paintings by com. Becky Kerr curing the AnBecky Kerr is nual Hila River the featured Artist Festival Art at The Place GalTour Sept. 23.

lery during The Annual Gila River Festival Art Tour, Sept. 23. She will display her landscapes and Gila River painting from Sept. 15-28 in “the nook.” An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m., Sept. 15. Refreshments will be served. Becky is a realistic painter who enjoys painting the local surrounding areas and is passionate about preserving our water, our earth and all its creatures. The Place Gallery is located at 201 N Bullard, downtown Silver City. Also at The Place, is an Art Benefit Show for High Desert Humane Society from Sept. 2-30. Artists of all stripes and spots are exhibiting art Yoga Dox, a polymer clay of all media featurTableau by ing animals of all Cindy Lindhorn sorts. Take a can of is part of the Art animal food to the Benefit Show opening bash from for High Desert 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Humane Society at The Place Saturday, Sept. 2 at The Place, at the in September. Palace.

Finn’s Gallery introduces the Art of Charlie Meckel in September.

Finn’s Gallery introduces “The Art of Charlie Meckel” with a reception5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Meckle began drawing at an early age, and with encouragement from his mother, given in the form of a book “How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way” written by Stan Lee. Meckel said he gained a great knowledge of linear perspective, proportioning of figures and visual storytelling from drawing comics. Meckel’s art joins the work of Deborah Hutchings, Rebecka “Bex” Sasich, Bruce Bloy, Jay Scott, Pete Kaiser and Stuart Goldberg at the gallery. Other events in September include a “drop in” class on stamp making from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept 2, a “drop by class” 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 on creating artistic treasures using natural resources found along the Gila River. Finn’s hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Soul River Gallery, 400 N. Bullard St, in Silver City features the kaleidoscope of colors in local artist Nancy Gray’s paintings. She has worked as a nurse all her life but says painting “makes everything better.” The gallery, gift and home a)s p...”A”© e decor destination Contemporary is open 10 a.m.-3 Studio•Art•p.m. Monday and Gallery has a Wednesday and 10 call for artists a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friout for an upcoming group days and Saturday. Info: 707-490-4367. art show, “Hi-Yo Silver, AwAy!”

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“Hi-Yo Silver, AwAy!” at a)s p...”A”© e Contemporary Studio•Art•Gallery, 110 West 7th Street in Silver City begins with a reception 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays and by appointment. Info: 575-538-3333.

The works of Brian Pottorf and Ron Wolfe are featured in September at the Deming Art Center.

Deming “States of Motion” is the title of the September exhibit at the Deming Art Center. Deming residents Brian Pottorff, multi-media, and Ron Wolfe, photography, are the featured artists. Wolfe enjoys digitally developing an image as much as getting the initial good shot. Brian Pottorff has sculpted with a variety of materials for 23 years, guided by geology, trees, Zen, mathematics, and random processes. The exhibit is on display Sept. 2-29 with an artist reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. The center is located at 100 S. Gold Ave. in Deming. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Info: 575-546-3663 or www.demingarts.org.

Alamogordo September exhibit, “A Colorful Life,” with acrylic works by Pat Casem, will be displayed at Creative Pat Casem’s Designs Custom work make Framing and Galup the “A lery, in Alamogordo. Colorful Casem, a 26-year-old Life” exhibit local, uses acrylic at Creative paint as his preDesigns ferred medium and a Custom Framing and technique known as Impressionism. Pat Gallery in Alamogordo. enjoys creating large images that display a wide variety of color. A reception will be held in the gallery from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15. The gallery is located at 917 New York Ave. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Info: 575-434-4420.

Cloudcroft The Lodge Resort in Cloudcroft, is hosting for the Cloudcroft Art Society’s annual Labor Day Sale Sept. 1-4. Art by local artists is available as framed and matted paintings in many art mediums, photography and digital photo art, greeting cards, 3-D art to include basketry, pottery, glass, fiber dolls, wood and gourd carvings and more. The show is upstairs in the Marica Room 2-6 p.m., Sept. 1; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 4. Cloudcroft Art Society Gallery is open every Saturday through Decem-

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continued from page 12 ber. Many artworks ranging from paintings in all media and fine art photography to framed and matted prints, cards, pottery, baskets, dolls, gourds, carved wood, intarsia and painted tiles are on display and for sale. The gallery can be visited fromÂ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Â on the days it is open (look for the signs out front). The CAS Gallery is located at the east end of Burro Street where it intersects with Swallow Place, in the Red Brick School House that also houses the Library â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the gallery is on the immediate right as you step up to enter the front door to the building.

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Margaret Bernsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eco Cities Need Art--Take Part,â&#x20AC;? incorporates ecological friendly art piecesÂ with a participation component for ramblers. Bernstein is a native Ohioan and has lived and worked in Germany, Australia, New York, Florida and California. She has exhibited in numerous galleries and exhibits in Las Cruces. Her work will be featured during the First Friday Art Ramble on Sept. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Community Enterprise Center. Home of the Las Cruces Arts Association inÂ Downtown Las Cruces. Info: 575-532-1046. A group exhibit of mixed media

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artwork exploring the human form titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make it Naked,â&#x20AC;? begins in September at the Rokoko Gallery in Las Cruces. The artist reception is 5-7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 23. The exhibit runs through Nov. 4. Rokoko is located at 1785 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla and is open noon to 5, Saturdays, and most other days by appointment. Info: 505-690-6915.

Th e nature p hotograp hy of N irm al K handa is up at the N ew Mex ico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum .

for American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A second reception is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Gallery. Scott, who is also an accomplished poet, will read a selection of his poetry. Info: 575-522-7281. Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the American Legion Post 10 Hall at 1185 Madrid in Las Cruces. Guests are always welcome at Las Colcheras meetings, which consist of brief business announcements, a program of interest to quilters, Show and Tell and door prizes. The guild offers quilt lessons, community service opportunities, sew-ins, an active outreach program and a biennial quilt show. Info: www.LCQG.org or email LasColcherasQG@aol.com.

The photography of Nirmal Khandan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fauna & Flora of New Mexico,â&#x20AC;? is featured in the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arts Corridor from Aug. 18 to Dec. 3. The show features 32 images by the Las Cruces photographer that capture a variety of birds in their natural habitat. The Museum is located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 575-522-4100 or www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. With emphasis from coast to coast, including New Mexico along the way, plein air renderings related to water are featured in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sea to Shining Sea,â&#x20AC;? by the team of Amy Hosa of San Francisco and Flo Hosa Dougherty of Las Cruces. The show, a mother/daughter adventure, is at the Blue Gate Gallery. The show hangs through October at the Blue Gate, 4901 Cagar, near the intersection of Valley Drive and Taylor Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water on the Border,â&#x20AC;? featuring work by The Border Artists art organization of Las Cruces, is currently on display at the Branigan Cultural Center and continues through Sept. 16. The exhibition features works in multiple mediums that address the topic of water in the Rio Grande US/ Mexico border region. Works by 19 artists are on display. The museum is located at 501 N. Main Street and is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: museums. las-cruces.org or 575-541-2154. Scott G oew eyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s ceram ics are p art of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Migration T ow ards Stillnessâ&#x20AC;? show at the T om baugh G allery.

Sunday, Sept. 10, the Tombaugh Gallery presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Migration Towards Stillness,â&#x20AC;? an exhibit of pottery, paintings and tapestries, by Scott and Susan Goewey, of Carrizozo. The exhibit opens with an artist reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gallery which is part of the Unitarian Universalist Church at 2000 S. Solano Drive. The exhibit continues until Friday, Oct. 27 and the gallery is open every 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Susan Goeweyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works consist of landscape tapestries and paintings. Spinning the wool for her weavings, she also dyes the yarns with plants from her garden and the nearby desert. Ceramics artist Scott Goewey studied at The School

Work by Ram i Scully and Ray Baird are featured at the Mesilla V alley Fine A rts G allery in Mesilla.

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists for the month of September, Rami Scully and Ray Baird. Scully has taught drawing and design classes, batik and tie-dye workshops and ceramics. She is currently active in a plein air group that paints on a weekly basis. Baird, an oil painter, grew up in the Midwest and has a BFA in drawing and painting from the University of Kansas. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Info: 575-522-2933 or www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com. The American Plains Artists 32nd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale is on display in the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy and Traditions galleries fromÂ Aug. 4 through Nov. 5. The public is invited to a free reception with refreshments on Aug. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This celebration of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art of the Plainsâ&#x20AC;? featuresÂ 104 two- and three-dimensional realistic and representational artworks in traditional media that depict the American Great Plains region â&#x20AC;&#x201D; its landscape, wildlife, people, and way of life in historical or modern times.Â The Awards JurorÂ is Alfredo Rodriguez, who is internationally recognized for his outstanding paintings of the American West.Â The Museum is located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 575-522-4100 or www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. From the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition, featuring ceramic art by artists living in the Rocky Mountain region of the US, is featured at the Las Cruces Museum of Art through Saturday, Oct. 21. The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Info: museums.las-cruces.org or 575-5412137.

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The Pinos Altos Gallery delights visitors with a special Red Dot Art Show. (Courtesy Photo)

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Galleries and Studios Shine up Their Red Dots K Live Music J ctober is the month to honor art and artists across Silver City and the outlying area artists, too. The Silver City Art Association’s Red Dot Artfest weekends are Oct. 7, 8 and 9 and Oct. 13, 14 and 15. There is food, fun and fashion planned and, of course art, art and more art. During the first weekend there will be galleries open with special shows, receptions and exhibitions. Music will be in the galleries and on the streets. Among the special events will be a paint out for plein air painters, with prizes and sales opportunities. The grand event of the three days is the Art Couture Fashion Show on Oct. 8 in the Seedboat Gallery courtyard. This was the biggest event of the 2016 Red Dot Artfest and it is where fashion and art combine in the most exciting way. The event continues through the second weekend with the

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elebrate Authors,” an annual event bringing together readers and some of their favorite regional authors, will be hosted by the Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the library staff from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 17 in the Library’s Roadrunner Room upstairs. There is no admission charge. This year’s event, fourth in the series, will include 23 authors available to talk about their works of fiction, memoir, history, poetry, psychology, religion, nature, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, short stories, and young adult and children’s selections. Authors include Stan

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Gallery Guide Silver City A laska Mudhead Studio- G allery, 371 Camino de Vento in Wind Canyon. By appointment, Letha Cress Woolf, potter, 907-783-2780. [ a] SP .“A ”© E , 110 W. Seventh St., 5383333, aspace.studiogallery@gmail. com. Barbara N ance G allery & Stonew alker Studio, 105 Country Road, 534-0530. By appointment. Stone, steel, wood and paint. Sculpture path. www. barbaraNanceArt.com. Blue Dom e G allery, 307 N. Texas, 534-

8671. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.bluedomegallery.com. T he C liffs Studio & G allery, 205 N. Lyon St. and Yankie, 520-622-0251. By appointment. C om m on G round, 102 W. Kelly, 5342087. Open by appointment. C ow T rail A rt Studio, 119 Cow Trail in Arenas Valley. Monday, 12-3 p.m. or by appointment, 706-533-1897, www. victoriachick.com. E lem ental A rtisans, 406-B Bullard St., 215-593-6738 Finn’ s G allery, 300 N. Arizona St., 406-

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790-0573 Francis McC ray G allery, 1000 College Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. T he G lasserie Studio and Store, 106 E. College Ave., 590-0044. Monday to Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. G uadalup e’ s, 505 N. Bullard, 535-2624. Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leyba & I ngalls A rts, 315 N. Bullard St., 388-5725. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contemporary art ranging from realism to abstraction in a variety of media. www. LeybaIngallsARTS. com, LeybaIngallsART@zianet.com. Lois Duffy A rt Studio, 211C N. Texas, 534-0822. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. Original paintings, cards and prints. www.loisduffy. com, loisduffy@signalpeak.net. Lum iere E ditions, 108 W. Broadway, 956-6369. Vintage and contemporary photography. Monday to Friday. T he Makery, 108 W. Yankie, 590-1263, www.makerysvc.com. Freestyle weaving studio and school of fiber, book and paper arts. Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mariah’ s C op p er Q uail G allery, 211-A Texas St., corner of Yankie and Texas streets, 388-2646. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Fine arts and crafts. Mim bres Regional A rts C ouncil G allery, Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., 1201 N. Pope St. 538-2005. Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www. mimbresarts.org. Molly Ram olla G allery & Fram ing, 203 N. Bullard, 538- 5538. www. ramollaart.com. Moonstruck A rt G allery, 110 W. Yankie St., featuring fiber, mixed media, pottery, and jewelry. 575-654-5316. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-11 a.m. to 5 p.m. O l’ West G allery & Mercantile, 104 W. Broadway, 388-1811/313-2595. Monday to Friday, 8:30 -10 a.m. T he P lace is at 201 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Seedboat G allery, 214 W. Yankie St., 534- 1136. Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. info@ seedboatgallery.com. Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- 3277. By appointment. www.jimpalmerbronze. com. Studio U p stairs, 109 N. Bullard St., 574-2493. By appointment. 21 Latigo Trail, 388-4557. Works by Barbara Harrison and others. Soul Riv er G allery, 400 N. Bullard St., 303-888-1358. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Wild West Weav ing, 211-D N. Texas, 313-1032, www.wildwestweaving. com. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wind C anyon Studio, 11 Quail Run Road off Hwy. 180, mile marker 107, 574- 2308, 619-933-8034. Louise Sackett. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. Wynnegate G allery, 1105 W. Market Street; 575-534-9717; hours are Saturday & Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.; also open for Red Dot Tour, artist showings, and by appointment. Z oe’ s Studio/ G allery, 305 N. Cooper St., 654-4910. By chance or appointment.

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Mimbres C ham om ile C onnection, 3918 U.S. Highway 35N, 536-9845. Lynnae McConaha. By appointment. K ate Brow n P ottery and T ile, HC 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 5369935, katebrown@gilanet.com, www.katebrownpottery.com. By appointment. N arrie T oole, Estudio de La Montura, 313-7390, www.narrietoole.com. Contemporary western oils, giclées and art prints. By appointment.

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C hiricahua G allery, 5 Pine St.,5572225. Open daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Northern Grant County & Catron County C asitas de G ila, 50 Casita Flats Road, Gila, 535-4455. By appointment. gallery@casitasdegila. com, www. galleryatthecasitas.com.

Mesilla G aleri A z ul, O ld Mesilla P laz a, 5238783. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. G aleria on the P laz a, 2310 Calle de Principal, 526-9771. Daily 10 am.-6 p.m. Mesilla V alley Fine A rts G allery, 2470 Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. T he P otteries, 2260 Calle de Santiago, 524-0538. Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Mercado, 405-8877.

Las Cruces Blue G ate G allery, 4901 Chagar (intersection of Valley Drive and Taylor Road, open by appointment, 5232950. C am ino Real Book Store and A rt G allery, 314 South Tornillo St. 5233988. Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. C ottonw ood G allery, 275 N. Downtown Mall (Southwest Environmental Center), 522-5552. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. C utter G allery, 2640 El Paseo, 5410658. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. J ustus Wright G aleria, 266 W. Court Ave., 526-6101, jud@delvalleprintinglc. com. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Las C ruces A rts A ssociation, Community Enterprise Center Building, 125 N. Main St. www. lacrucesarts.org. Las C ruces Museum of A rt, 491 N. Main St., 541-2137. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Main Street G allery, 311 N. Main St., 647-0508. Tuesday to Friday. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mesq uite A rt G allery, 340 N. Mesquite St., 640-3502. Thursday to Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 2-5 p.m. M. P hillip ’ s Fine A rt G allery, 221 N. Main St., 525-1367. N ew Dim ension A rt Works, 615 E. Piñon, 373-0043, 410-925-9126. By Appointment. N MSU A rt G allery, Williams Hall, University Ave. east of Solano, 6462545. Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. N op alito’ s G aleria, 326 S. Mesquite. Friday to Sunday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. O uida T ouchö n Studio, 2 6 1 5 C alle de G uadalup e, 635-7899. By appointment. ouida@ouidatouchon. com, www.ouidatouchon. com. Q uillin Studio and G allery, behind downtown Coas Books, 575-3121064. By appointment only. T om baugh G allery, Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano, 522-7281. Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. U nsettled G allery & Studio, 905 N. Mesquite, 635-2285. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m.; Thursday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. V irginia Maria Rom ero Studio, 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By appointment. agzromero@zianet. com, www. virginiamariaromero. com.

Deming Dem ing A rts C enter, 100 S. Gold St., 546-3663. Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. G old Street G allery, 112-116 S. Gold St., 546-8200. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call first to be sure they are open. O rona A rt Studio, 546-4650. By appointment. lyntheoilpainter@gmail. com, www.lynorona.com. Reader’ s C ov e U sed Books & G allery, 200 S. Copper, 544-2512. Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Photography by Daniel Gauss. Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Chaparral SE, 544-7708. By appointment.

Hillsboro Barbara Massengill G allery, 8949511/895-3377, open weekends and by appointment.

Ruidoso A rt Ruidoso G allery, 575-808-1133, www.artruidoso.com, 2809 Sudderth Drive. T he A dobe, 2905 Sudderth Drive, 2575795. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DJ ’ s J ew elry, 618 Carrizo Canyon Road, 630-1514. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Specializing in turquoise, Native American traditional, New Mexican contemporary and estate jewelry. E arth- N - Stone, 2117 Sudderth Drive, Ste. 14, 257-2768., 808-1157. Pottery studio/gallery of Alan Miner. G az ebo P otters, 2117 Sudderth Drive No. 7, 808-1157. Pottery classes, workshops, wheel time, kiln firing, works by local potters. J osie’ s Fram ery, 2917 Sudderth Drive, 257-4156. Framing, gallery representing regional artists and photographers. LongC oat Fine A rt, 2825 Sudderth Drive (at Mechem), 257-9102. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary Masters and historical works of art. Burnett Interiors showroom. Mountain A rts, 2530 Sudderth Drive, 257-9748, www.mountainartsgallery. com. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T anner T radition, 624 Sudderth Drive., 257-8675. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quality Native American art and jewelry. T hunder Horse G allery, 200 Mechem Drive, Ste. 1, 257-3989. info@ thunderhorsegallery.com. Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bronze sculpture by Rory Combs, Sarinova Glass and fine art. T he White Dov e, 2825 Sudderth Drive, No. A (at Mechem), 866-257-6609, www.thewhitedove2825.com. Daily, 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. Authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts. K enneth Wyatt G alleries of Ruidoso, 2205 Sudderth Drive, 257-1529, www. kennethwyatt.com. Fine art by the Wyatt family.

Ruidoso Downs P inon P ottery, MM. 26465 U.S. Hwy. 70, 937-0873, 937-1822, www. pinonpottery.com. Pottery by Vicki Conley and other area artists, fine art by Anita Keegan and Virgil Stephens.

Alamogordo C reativ e Designs C ustom Fram ing & G allery, 575-434-4420, 917 New York Ave. P atron’ s Hall/ Flickinger C enter for P erform ing A rts, 575-434-2202, 1110 New York Ave.

Tularosa Horse Feathers, 318 Granado St. 575585-4407. Art, southwest furniture and decor. T he Merc, 316 Granado St. 505-2386469. Art gifts by regional artists, books.

Carrizozo Heart of the Rav en, 415 Twelfth St., 937-7459, www.JudyPekelsmacom. Functional and decorative pottery, classes.

Lincoln O ld Lincoln G allery, across from V isitor’ s C enter in Lincoln, 653-4045. Coffee bar featuring 45 New Mexico artists. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

San Patricio Hurd La Rinconada, MM 281 U.S. Hwy. 70, 653-4331, www.wyethartists.com. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth and resident artist, Michael Hurd.

White Oaks White O aks P ottery, 445 Jicarilla Drive (three miles past White Oaks), 648-2985. Daily 10 a.m-5 p.m. Porcelainpottery by Ivy Heymann.

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Three Redneck Tenors, Sunday Oct 1, 3:00 A comedic twist on the Tenor genre.

Steven Vanhauwaert, Friday Nov 3, 7:00 PM Winner of the 2004 International Franz Liszt Piano Competition. Vauhauwaert plays with impressive clarity and sense of structure.

Neave Trio, Friday Jan 19, 7:00 PM

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Navajo Rug Auction Benefit event helps museum, weavers he Foundation for Las Cruces Museum is sponsoring its fourth annual Navajo Rug Auction to benefit the Las Cruces museum system and Navajo weavers. Items to be auctioned include contemporary and vintage authentic handmade Navajo rugs and baskets. The events associated with the auction are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 North Main Street in Las Cruces. From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, the foundation will host a jewelry sale and appraisal session. For $10 per item you can have your Native American rugs, baskets, jewelry and similar items appraised. Sorry, no Kachina dolls or paintings. All auction items will be available for preview between 9 and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday with the auction beginning at noon. Local weavers will be on-site to identify handspun, hand-carded and vintage pieces and to help identify important features of the rugs. During the preview on Sept. 23, weaving demonstrations will be provided by a group of Na-

tive American weavers. Weavers will be present throughout the auction, from 9 a.m. to close, answering questions.They will give a special presentation for children at 11 a.m. Navajo, or Diné, weavers are renowned world-wide for their virtuosic weaving and Navajo rugs are quintessential aspects of the Southwestern cultural landscape. More than 200 hundred rugs in a wide range of styles, both historic and recently completed, will be on display and available for purchase. The auction will be run by R.B. Burnham & Co. Whether you are a collector or just learning, this is a great opportunity to view a variety of styles and learn more on the history of Navajo rug weaving. Browse, bid and take home a unique handmade textile. Proceeds benefit Navajo weavers, the Las Cruces Museums, and the Foundation for Las Cruces Museums. Admission is free. For more information see www.foundationlcm.com or https://www.facebook.com/ FoundationLCMuseums/

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GCCCA Season Begins Variety, energy are signatures of concert slate he Grant County Community Concert Association opens a new season Sunday, Oct. 1 with 3 Redneck Tenors. They are classically-trained veteran artists with a twist. Imagine Larry the Cable Guy meets Pavarotti, or Duck Dynasty meets Carnegie Hall. Matthew Lord, Blake Davidson and Jonathan Fruge bring their voices to a variety of styles. On Friday, Nov. 3, Belgium-native Steven Vanhauwaert plays on the piano. Vanhauwaert has appeared in solo recitals at some of the world’s leading venues such as the Jerusalem Music Center, the Great Hall at the Liszt Conservatory in Budapest, the Grand City Theater in Shanghai and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles — to name a few. The Neave Trio performs on Jan. 19, 2018. “Neave” is a Gaelic word meaning “bright” and “radiant.” The violin, cello and piano ensemble members are from Japan, Russia and the United States. They have been hailed by critics for their “heart-on-sleeve performances” and have enjoyed tremendous international success in concert series and at festivals around the world.

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The Quebe Sisters bring Western Swing and vintage country music to the hall on Feb. 23. The three sisters, fiddle champions, present multi-part, close harmonies and Texas-style fiddle tunes. Two on Tap comes to Silver City on March 22. Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano will have tap shoes in tow, ready to take the audience back to the days of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. The final concert is a performance by a group with one of the most entertaining ABBA tributes on the stage today. This 7-piece band has toured the world playing the music of the Swedish band ABBA, who stormed onto the music scene in the 1970s with songs like Mama Mia and Dancing Queen.

All of the concerts are at 7 p.m. at Western New Mexico Fine Arts Center Theater in Silver City with the exception of 3 Redneck Tenors which perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. The Quebe Sisters and Two on Tap will present educational outreach performances for area school children on the morning of the regular scheduled event. These are free of charge to the children, and GCCCA pays bus transportation costs to and from the Fine Arts Center Theater if requested to do so by the schools. A subscription for the regular season is $55. Ticket holders for any concert may be accompanied by as many as two children up to age 17 who are admitted free of charge. WNMU students with a valid student ID are also admitted free of charge. Individual or season tickets can be obtained via secure credit card purchase online at www.gcconcerts.org or in the lobby at the time of a concert. Further information and/or subscription forms can be obtained by calling 575-538-5862. Donations to GCCCA over and above the tickets prices are tax deductible. Contributions in any amount are most welcome.

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Show Celebrates 32nd Year he Grant County Art Guild’s 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit draws entries from artists across the state of New Mexico. The public is invited to the opening reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Guild’s Pinos Altos Art Gallery, 14 Golden Avenue, Pinos Altos, New Mexico. This is always a grand event that draws the art community together to see who takes home the ribbons and the big cash prizes. It is a great time to interact with other artists, get the judge’s insight on the entries, and visit with others in Silver City and beyond who appreciate and are inspired by all

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that art offers. There will be special refreshments provided, music to enjoy and a good time guaranteed! Following the opening reception, the show will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and until 2 p.m. on Oct. 1. Krystyna Robbins, award winning artist and judge for the 2017 Purchase Prize Show, will be offering a 3-day, all-day workshop on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. Krystyna comes to Silver City from El Paso, where she has her studio and home. She has been the instructor for many workshops, including one in 2016 in Warsaw, Poland. She has a degree in commercial art from New

York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. She is the past president of El Paso Art Association and helped to found the Plein Air Painters of El Paso. Robbins’s paintings are in private collections and galleries at home and abroad. While Robbins says her passion is in oils, she teaches in all media and opens her instruction in this workshop to all painting media and all levels of artists. Her art can be seen at www.krystynarobbins. com. For more details on the workshop on the Guild’s website: www. gcag.org. For have an application mailed to you, call 575-590-1588 or email sandyfeutz@gmail.com.

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he Chamber Singers may have sung its final concert in May, but a brand-new group, the Silver Chorale, is planning to bring the same high-quality sacred and secular music performances to our community. The new chorale will feature current, former, and new singers - teenagers and up. They will perform a wide variety of four-to eight-part choral music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic eras to modern-day pieces, including Broadway songs and world music. Their first performance will be a community singalong of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 17. Singers are needed for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts. The Silver Chorale will rehearse parts in preparation for the Messiah Singalong, but the public will be welcome to come and join in the singing with the choruses during the singalong. The Chorale embraces the idea of community involvement, including singing or administrative activities, such as publicity. Future plans may include oppor-

Silver Chorale Board of Directors are Judy Ruth, John Berry, Margaret Hadderman (librarian), Ted Presler, Cheryl Speir-Phillips, Doug Medin and Karen Fisher.

tunities for guest conductors as well as guest artists. The Silver Chorale organization now has a Board of directors, which includes Karen Fisher, Doug Medin, John A. Berry, Judy Ruth, Ted Presler and Cheryl Speir-Phillips, with Margaret Hadderman as Librarian. For information contact Karen Fisher at 575-9563948, Margaret Hadderman at 575-534-9658 or Judy Ruth at 575-574-5524.

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Southwest Print Fiesta Artists chosen for the Silver Steamroller event

he Second Annual Southwest Print Fiesta will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, in historic Downtown Silver City. The event will showcase the Silver Steamroller Street Printing, which called on artists and artist teams to carve a large-scale, 36 by 36-inch lino block for printing via a 3,000-pound steamroller. More than 20 applications were received this year to participate in the project, and five finalists were chosen. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brief introduction to each artist: â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Linda Brett, from Mesa, Arizona, has been a graphic designer and artist since 1984. She is currently an elementary school teacher and studio artist who occasionally shows her art. Her preferred media is printmaking, artist books, watercolor and graphite. â&#x20AC;˘ Manda Clair Jost, from Silver City, is a biology professor at WNMU who also does printmaking in relief, intaglio, lithography, and serigraph. She maintains a

home print studio in Silver City and recently completed new print works at CasaPlan in ValparaĂso, Chile. â&#x20AC;˘ Michael Kimball, from Albuquerque, is an artist in love with the city. He is best known for his paintings and prints of urban landscapes that seem to inhabit the worlds of both representation and abstraction simultaneously. â&#x20AC;˘ Collette Marie, from Las Cruces, is a professional artist, illustrator and designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from New Mexico State University. She had a solo exhibition at the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in 2015. Her art is inspired by New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildlife and landscapes of the Chihuahuan desert. â&#x20AC;˘ Sean Wells, from Santa Fe, is an award-winning 5th generation Juried member of the Spanish Colonial Artist Society. In addition to his Day of the Dead-themed artwork, his art has received both national and international awards.

He was also named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Visual Artistâ&#x20AC;? in 2016 by Albuquerque the Magazine. Now that the finalists have been notified of their selection, they will begin the process of carving their lino printing blocks for the event. The steamroller prints will be printed in an edition of four, with one print going to the artist, one archival for future exhibitions and one as a sponsor benefit. The last print will be given away in a fundraising drawing. This year, the Southwest Print Fiesta Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2 on the corner of Market Street and Bullard Street. For information about the Southwest Print Fiesta, visit www. southwestprintfiesta.org or contact the Mimbres Regional Arts Council, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday in the Wells Fargo Bank building, 1201 Pope St. Email eventcoordinator@mimbresarts.org or call 575-538-2505.

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IN THE GARDEN

Cello Music at Shady Pines Wandering through the tunes

isitors are invited to eavesdrop on the Shady Pines Chamber Players as they jam at the cabin located at 200 Fox Ave. (facing Wren St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; half way down the hill from the Lodge) in Cloudcroft.Â The musicians, mostly prominent cello players from across New Mexico, are jamming most days at the cabin, Sept. 2-10.Â A variety of musician groupings will be playing off and on through this period.

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Visitors are welcome, with the best times being 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. every day, to wander through the garden and to listen from the porch or the garden.Â To check the best times, call 361-5571960.Â Be prepared to empty your pockets into the donation jar (to benefit Cloudcroft Schools music programs).Â For updates on all Shady Pines Chamber Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities, check Facebook.com/ shadypineschamberplayers.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?Â Group Art Show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hi-Yo Silver, AwAy!â&#x20AC;? is coming to a)s p...â&#x20AC;?Aâ&#x20AC;?ÂŠ e Studioâ&#x20AC;˘Artâ&#x20AC;˘Gallery, 110 West 7th Street, in Silver City. Reveal your own unique personal story or authentic perspectiveÂ on how you see Silver City in new or recent Â artwork(s)Â that celebrate the past, present or future. All media types will be considered. If your artwork is selected there will be a $10 show fee for each work. (Submit up to 3) Artwork will be for sale at 60 percent for the artist and 40 percent to the gallery. Artwork will be displayed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Group Show during the Red DoT Gallery ArtWalkÂ and will be up for â&#x20AC;&#x153;aâ&#x20AC;? month. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Oct. 1. Info: 575-538-3333, aspace.studiogallery@gmail.com.

Alamogordo The Enchanted Fine Arts Benefit held at First National Bank in Alamogordo, is seeking art submissions in all mediums for the 2017 event. Emerging or professional artistsÂ working in a variety of media and disciplines are also invited to submit a request to participate as one of the featured artists for the 2017 event. Selected Artists and their painted guitars will be featured at the 2017 Enchanted Fine Art Benefit.Â This is a juried event, each artist can submit up to five original pieces. Categorys include, 2-D or 3-D, clay, jewelry, wood, fiber, collage, glass, metal, photography or painting in oil, acrylic, watercolors, photography, sculptures, sketches, gourds, textiles and other mixed media art. The deadline for entries is Sept. 29. Dead-

line for guitars is 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9. Visit www. fnb4u.com for information, find it under Community Events, Enchanted Fine Art Benefit. The event date is Friday, Oct. 20. Info: 575-437-4880 or 575-443-5284.

Tularosa The MERC, a fine art and gift shop cooperative located at 316 Granado St.Â in Tularosa, is seeking new artists. There are two levels of participation with varying levels of commitment and obligation. Interested artists can email founder, Darryl Willison at greatrepnm@gmail.com.

DoĂąa Ana County The Way Festival, a celebration of all things holistic and intuitiveÂ (formerly Southwest New Age Expo), is calling out for artists of all kinds, including handcrafted items to participate in the upcoming event on Nov. 11 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main St. Las CrucesÂ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a free event that includes vendors, artists, speakers, healers, offering the items and services for the upliftment of humanity. Info: 505-429-6013 or thewaynm.com. Artists in Las Cruces and Dona Ana County who are interested in opening their studios every second Saturday contact Artist Kathleen Deasy at kdarts2u@gmail.com. Las Cruces Artist Kathleen Deasy will be hosting an open studio at her studio, 625 Van Patten Las Cruces, every second Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. Deasy is hoping to find other area artists who will join her by opening their studios also. Contact Deasy at kdarts2u@gmail.com.

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Resolana Resonates

Finding a place in the sun (or shade) can lead to good things esolana” is one of the more beautiful words in the Spanish

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language. Its literal translation means “suntrap,” a place that collects the light, heat and glare of the sun. However, in northern New Mexico culture, the word evolved with a broader, deeper, more complex meaning. If you’ve spent much time in New Mexico, you know a rule of thumb understood by a few wise elder people and even the dumbest dogs. If you’re hot, stand in the shade; if you’re cold, stand in the sun. The rule varies, of course, depending on the time of year and the region of the state. In northern New Mexico, the bite of winter can be present even in early fall or late spring. Those are the times resolana is found on a bright, sunny bench in the park, when two old friends

run into each other and sit down to catch up. In southern New Mexico, the sting of summer can hang around until late fall, or show up occasionally even in February. Those are the times when resolana is found under a shady canopy, when a group of workers share a lunch break. In either case, the resolana often progresses from a way to beat the weather into an opportunity for human connection and sharing stories and ideas. There’s another term for what comes out of those conversations: el oro del barrio. Literally, that translates to “the gold of the neighborhood,” but it really means the collective wisdom of the community. My grandmother Boonie lived most of her life in Fort Worth, Texas, where, thanks to the humidity, shade offered little relief from the summer heat. So instead, she’d have folks to her home for coffee and domi-

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noes, and they would proceed to “solve the world’s problems.” While those discussions seldom materialized into anything tangibly, they went a long way toward cementing friendships. Nothing wrong with that. In a 2009 book called “Resolana: Emerging Chicano Dialogues on Community and Globalization,” the authors view in resolana the possibility for true grass roots motivation, inspiration and action. Nothing wrong with that, either. It seems to me, in all these examples, on many levels, there is power in resolana. However, it also seems to me our society has found myriad ways to unintentionally reduce and eliminate opportunities for resolana. One obvious usurper is technology, particularly smart phones and social media. Many of us will stumble right over opportunities for resolana because our head is buried in the iPhone. Resolana also suffers at the hands of architecture. With so many chain stores and restaurants, buildings are built to corporate specs rather than to fit into a local community’s environment. Seldom, I would guess, are a building’s directions and sun and shade patterns considered. Building-front spaces that once may have had seating areas are now occupied by required automobile parking spaces and, in some cases, even bicycle racks. Perhaps the biggest culprit is our own lifestyles. We are so overly busy with critical tasks – or at least we perceive ourselves to be – we can’t take time to shoot the breeze, even if those often evolve into times we treasure most if we let them. Yet, as a flower emerges from a crack in a sidewalk, resolana can find its way. Consider four geographically separated family members who now share regular communications via a group text. Or, in the seemingly sterile, corporate environment of a Walmart, you’ll see friends sharing a real conversation over their shopping carts.

Dogs, such as this one at Taos Pueblo, often demonstrate more wisdom than people, as in finding resolana. (Photo by Richard Coltharp)

At this writing, I am reflecting, sorrowfully, on the troubling events in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emotions and actions escalated in a vacuum of resolana. At multiple points in the progression, cooler heads might have prevailed, given the opportunity to have real discussions. Unfortunately, firmly staked positions fueled by group-think and social media can churn anger in even the most rational people. A few years ago, my daughter asked me about the term “keep your chin up.” I said it meant forging through difficult situations with a positive attitude. Then, for grins, we tried literally keeping our chins up. We realized it makes you smile. Not quite as automatically as going for a skip, but we found keeping your chin up to have literal as well as metaphorical

benefits. In New Mexico, keeping your head up also enables you to see our amazing skies. Looking at those blue and often multi-colored skies, along with amazing clouds, mountains and stars, reminds us of things greater than ourselves. Sharing those greater things with others can genuinely make a difference. Take a breath, pause, and look for some resolana. Seek and you shall find. Richard Coltharp is publisher of Desert Exposure and the Las Cruces Bulletin. More than once, he has found resolana at a New Mexico post office. He can be reached at richard@lascrucesbulletin. com.

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Faraway hills of Ruidoso echo with music

ou drive through the castle-looking entrance into Camelot on a damp Sunday in July. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not seeking King Arthur but rather a home recording studio, tucked somewhere in the monsoon-green crags that slice over the top wall of the Ruidoso Valley. Today, a bunch of locals are presumably gathering for a wide-open jam session. The road twists through pine-studded canyons; naturally you get lost and have to call over for directions, just a little more specific, please, so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wind up back in Mescalero. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, man, everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here,â&#x20AC;? says Ray Poston on the line. Poston is a drummer about town who knows all the doings, and a few days earlier he had emailed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music party shaping up to be a real doozy â&#x20AC;Ś So far whom I invited, and confirmed: Julia Cozby; Paul and Piper Adaimian, father/ son guitarists; Tradd Tidwell; Randy Jones; Cody Jones; Tyler Jones; Chris Miles, upright bass; Jennifer Lewicki, singer and percussion; Ile Boren, singer and percussion; Jay Castleberry, harmonica; Mark Kashmar, Delta slide National resonator; Don McMasters, harmonica; Joe Collins, bass

for the Homegrown Boyz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cagle verbally invited these others: Rich Chorne; Bobby Segura; Scott Talley; possibly Jamie Estes; DJ Pete; Jay McKittrick, opera singer (but swore heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sing only C&W or pop or else I get to toss his extra-large ass out). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Still waitingÂ for (Dave) Millsap (guitarist for Delbert McClinton) to confirm; Connie St. John from Wichita Falls; Michael Nivison. Plus, assorted hangers-on and spouses, live-ins, the homeless, curious elk, and mule deer hoping for leftover margarita limes.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cagle, as in Richard. He owns the studio. He built it a few years ago after mov-

ing to the pines from Houston, where he had played or toured with â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had recorded, produced and/or managed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some pretty big names: Annika Chambers, Carolyn Wonderland, Johnny Winter, Uncle John Turner, Joe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;? Carrasco, Pantera, Sepultura, Soilent Green. Raised in the Texas Panhandle town of Dumas (also home of Tommy Shannon, bass player for Steve Ray Vaughanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Double Trouble), Cagle started his first band, Shades of Time, with Carrasco (Teusch) in the seventh grade. In 1967 he moved to Baytown, near Houston, joined the Nomads, and knocked around the regional circuit. Fast-forward to the 1990s. Carolyn Wonderland, a stick of dynamite onstage, burst on the Houston scene. She was Janis Joplin with a guitar, not a bottle of Southern Comfort, in her hands. She had the voice. She had the licks. She had â&#x20AC;&#x153;It.â&#x20AC;? Cagle produced her first two albums. For the second, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Truckstop Favorites Vo. 2,â&#x20AC;? he was named Producer of the Year at the Houston Press/KLOL Music Awards. Under his guidance, Wonderland signed with the William Morris Agency and was offered a major recording deal with Giant Records. In 2009, Cagle put together the Voodoo Choir after writing and recording the album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texas Voodoo Blues.â&#x20AC;? In 2016 the Choir released their second album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;DOS,â&#x20AC;? on Cagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Montrose Records, a heavy-metal/ blues collection of 13 originals. The release garnered three finalist slots in the 2017 New Mexico Music Awards: Best Rock CD of the Year, Best Blues Song of the Year (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow Bluesâ&#x20AC;?) and Producer of the Year (Cagle). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow Bluesâ&#x20AC;? won its category. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we first learned that we had been nominated by the NMMA, that in itself was a great honor and if we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t went a

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step further that would have been great,â&#x20AC;? Cagle says on his website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, when they called our name Monday night (at the awards ceremony) that became the icing on the cake.â&#x20AC;? Cagle still divides his time between Ruidoso and Houston, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opened his mountain studio to others. In 2016 he produced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music of Ruidoso,â&#x20AC;? a 20song compendium on Montrose Records featuring local talent and benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. Many on that record showed up at the jam session. Afternoon tumbled into evening on spontaneous rhythms that blistered the mountaintop and serenaded the mule deer. Players who never

play together played together in sweet combinations. They concocted music on the fly. It was so much fun that Cagle, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said, might extend this shindig to a monthly basis. First, though, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to find the place. Marty Racine, the managing editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin, occasionally plays guitar with some of these characters. They smile back and tolerate his good intentions. He may be reached at editor@ lascrucesbulletin.com.

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Pavo, the Peacock

A look at a bird hiding from view ith just the very top of its head peeking over our southern horizon, there is a beautiful bird hiding from our view, Pavo, the Peacock. All of the bright stars of Pavo are too far south for us to see here in the desert southwest. Its brightest star, Alpha Pavonis, is also known as the Peacock. Together, the constellations Pavo, Gus, Phoenix, and Tucana are known as the “Southern Birds.” The spice trade was going strong in the 16th century when Dutch explorers Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman sailed to the East Indies in Southeast Asia as part of the first Dutch expedition to the area. As part of their exploration from 1595 to 1597, they observed and recorded many stars in the southern sky that could not be seen from the Netherlands. One of the founders of the Dutch East India Company, who had sent out this expedition, was Petrus Plancius. He took the observations of the southerly stars and created twelve constellations out of them, including Pavo. They first appeared on the 14-inch celestial globe that he published in 1598. In central Pavo, the star HD 172555 is just 95 light-years from Earth. This star is visible to the naked eye, shining at magnitude +4.8. This white star of spectral class A5 is twice the mass of our Sun. The additional mass allows this star to produce much more energy than the Sun, making it 9.5 times brighter. Hydrogen is fused so quickly in its core that while our Sun will live to be ten billion years old, HD 17255 will not even reach the two-billion-year mark. HD 17255 is an extremely young star, just 12 million years old, so it still has a long life ahead of it. A unique feature of this star is that it is unusually bright in infrared light. A visible spectrum has all the colors of the rainbow, from blue though yellow and into red. Each color has a longer wavelength than the color before

All t he naked-e ye v isible stars in P av o, the P eacock, are below our southern horiz on. O nly a v ery sm all p ortion of the constellation’ s v ery northern end ev er enters our sky. P av o’ s brightest star is nam ed the P eacock as w ell, m aking for som e confusion. Th e rest of the stars are unnam ed, but do hav e Bayer designations ( G reek letters) , as noted here.

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it. Infrared light has wavelengths even longer than red, making it invisible to our eyes, but not to electronic detectors. Infrared light is the “heat light” generated by a heat lamp. Unfortunately, the warm structure of a telescope and the detector itself emits infrared light as well, drowning out the infrared light from a star. Cooling everything to cryogenically cold temperatures reduces this extraneous infrared light and allows the infrared starlight to be detected. Another problem is the water vapor in our atmosphere absorbs many parts of the infrared spectrum, blocking our view in these infrared “colors.” Earth-based infrared telescopes are place on tall mountains or very dry desert areas. A

superior location is to put them into orbit above the atmosphere. The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was the first to detect the excess infrared light from HD 17255 in the 1980s. The infrared does not come directly from the star, but from dust around the star. The orbiting dust absorbs light from the star and then emits that energy as infrared radiation. The composition of HD 17255’s dust is unusual, composed of rubble (large dark pieces of dust), solidified lava pebbles and silicon monoxide gas. The amount of this material is enough to make a planet the size of our Moon. This type of material can only by produced by planet-size objects impacting at speeds of over six miles per second, called a hypervelocity im-

pact. This very young star system is just staring to form rocky planets. Part of this process is for asteroids (though more properly called planetesimals) to collide and debris on the impact will eventually reform into a planetesimals that is even larger than the originals. The dust around HD 17255 implies that a moon-sized object struck a Mercury-sized object in a hypervelocity impact. The moon-sized object was completely destroyed, and the Mercury-sized object was mostly destroyed. Eventually this material will aggregate into a new planet, larger than Mercury.

The Planets for September 2017 Just barely hanging on in the evening sky, Jupiter is low in the west-southwest as it starts to get dark. Moving slowly eastward in east-central Virgo, the King of the Gods is just eleven degrees above the horizon as it gets dark and it sets around 8:45 p.m. Jupiter shines at magnitude -1.7 with a disc that is 31.4 seconds-of-arc across. Saturn is a third of the way up in the southern sky as night begins. Setting around midnight, Saturn is the only planet in our evening sky after Jupiter sets. At midmonth, the Rings are 37.4 seconds-of-arc across and they are tilted down 26.9 degrees with the northern face showing while Saturn’s disc is 16.5 seconds-of-arc across. The Ringed Planet is moving slowly eastward in southern Ophiuchus, shining at magnitude +0.5. After four and a half hours with no planets in the sky, Venus rises around 4:30 a.m. At midmonth, its disc will be 86 percent illuminated and 11.7 seconds-of-arc across. Venus moves from central Cancer into eastern Leo during the month. Shining at magnitude -4.0, Venus will be 21 degrees above the eastern horizon as morning twilight breaks.

Mars has finally travelled far enough from the Sun to be seen briefly in the morning sky. Rising around 5:30 a.m., Mars will be just nine degrees above the eastern horizon as it starts to get light. It shines at magnitude +1.8 with a disc that is just 3.6 seconds-of-arc across. The God of War moves eastward from western Leo to the eastern end of that constellation. The Messenger of the Gods puts in an appearance in the morning sky this month, starting just a few days into the month. Rising just before the Sun, Mercury will be farthest from it on Sept. 12. At that time, the planet’s disc will be 7.2 seconds-of-arc across and 47 percent illuminated and increasing as it shines at magnitude -0.3. Mercury moves from western Leo to eastern Leo. Mercury will be back near the Sun as the month ends. The September equinox marks the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere on September 22 at 2:02 p.m. when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going southward. With the Sun on the equator that day, the length of the day and the length of the night will be of equal. With Venus, Mars and Mercury will be playing tag with each other in the morning sky. As Mars heads eastward in Leo, it catches up with Mercury which is almost standing still on Sept. 4. When Mercury does start to move eastward, it quickly catches up with Mars on Sept. 16 and barrels on further eastward. Meanwhile, Venus is above the pair and passes close to the bright red star Regulus on September 19 and 20. So enjoy this dance of the planets and “keep watching the sky!” An amateur astronomer for more than 45 years, Bert Stevens is co-director of Desert Moon Observatory in Las Cruces.

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Revived contents reveal worl adie Jane Creech Orchard arrived in Kingston, New Mexico, in 1886. She opened brothels, worked as a prostitute, built and operated hotels, restaurants and co-owned and drove for a regional stagecoach line. She lived from 1860 to 1943. Tom Ying was born in China, probably in the 1860s, as recorded on the tombstone in the Hillsboro Cemetery. In 1885 Ying opened a restaurant in the northern New Mexico town of Lake Valley and then ended up in Hillsboro some time after 1893. Orchard brought Ying in to run the restaurant at Ocean Grove Hotel, now the Black Range Museum. It is said he ran the restaurant and lived in the building until the mid1950s. According to his tombstone, he died in 1959. In July 2016, the Hillsboro Historical Society acquired the museum and its contents. Since then, spearheaded by Garland Bills in a labor of love, the Black Range Museum has undergone a process of cleaning, straightening and reorganizing that is nothing less than miraculous. The building and its contents are receiving a facelift extraordinaire as becomes obvious during a tour through the facility as it currently stands. One of the rooms, revamped and now open again, contains memorabilia and information regarding Ying and Orchard. Photos of Orchard, newspaper articles and Ying’s headwear including two skull caps and a round hat, can be

found here. Bills is careful about the accuracy of provenance. “We think this is Sadie’s sidesaddle but we are not sure,” he said. “But we know she used a sidesaddle.” He pointed out Orchard’s will and noted her signature was marked by an X. But that doesn’t mean she was necessarily illiterate, but rather that as she got older she may have had palsy. Orchard ran a local stagecoach line and the Mountain Pride Stagecoach, a photo of the vehicle is on the wall at the museum but the coach itself is on display in the town of Lincoln. In another room is displayed items from Ying’s restaurant, including the “Little Brown Hen Incubator” and the first refrigerator in Hillsboro, bought on May 18, 1931, for $600. According to an old newspaper story, Bills said, the salesman wanted a down payment to bring the fridge, but Ying said he wouldn’t do anything like that. So, after other townspeople vouched for Ying, the equipment was delivered. “The story is the guy who sold it to him (Ying) brought it and Tom went to the porch, pulled up a floor board and took out $600,” Bills said. Bills said next to the refrigerator museum volunteers found a round object they thought was a barbecue grill but discovered it was an incubator when they opened it. Not only was there “chick poop” but also it was lined with a Chinese/English newspaper from San

TOP: Black Range Museum, probably built in 1884, has many secrets yet to be revealed by the Hillsboro Historical Society. ABOVE: A water tower made of adobe held up a tank for the Ocean Grove Hotel and Tom Ying’s Restaurant which flowed water into an early hot water heater inside the building. (Photos are by Elva K. Österreich)

Pickamania 2017 Event Lives on in Kingston

Members of the Hard Road Trio will share their talent Sept. 22-24 in Kingston during Pickamania 2017. (Courtesy Photo)

rom its origins in the mid 1980s as a backyard party hosted in a garlic shed, Pickamania has evolved into a festival celebrating the love of acoustic music of all genres. The event went mainstream in 2008 when the Mimbres Region Arts Council adopted the name and created its own awesome Pickamania festival in a downtown park in Silver City, with professional bands from across the country. This year the Black Range Lodge in Kingston, will host the event at its new outdoor pavilion, as the culmination of their summer Starlight Concert series, Sept. 22-24.

Reviving the home-grown spirit of the original party, Pickamania 2017 features a talented line-up of New Mexico musicians, with a few from Arizona and Colorado. Headliners Saturday night will be flat-picking guitar champion Peter McLaughlin from Arizona and fiddle/mandolin player Chris Brashear, who offer an original blend of southwestern bluegrass music. Preceding them on Saturday are Chris Sanders and Anne Luna from the Hard Road Trio, joined by KC Groves (founder of the legendary bluegrass band “Uncle Earl”), and multi-instrumental wizard Ezra Bussmann, son of Pickamania founder Bill Bussmann. The weekend will begin Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. with a country flavor, featuring regional musicians Mackie Redd & Kathy Reed, and the bluegrass band Sawmill Canyon. Satur-

day events are scheduled 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday morning music will go from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting with Desert Milk from Truth or Consequences, ESP from Silver City, and culminate with two inspirational gospel groups. See the schedule for specific times and bands. Admission to Pickamania is $30 for the weekend, or $10 Friday and Sunday, and $20 Saturday, with children half price. Wine and beer will be available from Black Range Vineyards, with free ice tea for designated drivers. Food trucks will offer more substantial fare, or bring a picnic. Band CDs will be for sale, and available as door prizes during the festival. The event is sponsored by the Sierra County Arts Council. For more information call the Black Range Lodge at 575-8955652, or visit www.facebook.com/blackrangelodge.

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ncisco. hose are only a smattering of the asures visitors can see at the museand treasures not on view yet. The unteers still have chests, boxes and sets of items to sort though and find ay to display. ust in the bathroom, plenty of treaes were uncovered, Bills said. There a box of native American stuff, bad shape, with a paper labeling it, oney Indians, Alberta, Canada.” Pinned to the wall in bathroom, ed up, was a document from 1904,” s said. “It’s an IOU from this guy to ie Orchard, owing her, I think, someng like $187 for room and board and on Ocean Grove Hotel stationary.” No wonder you spend so much time e, because it’s a treasure trove,” bin Tuttle, area resident, said to Bills. u can find something exciting every r you spend here.” uttle called Bills a “researcher, mum director and landscaper.” n addition to the rooms that have n reopened there are more planned uding a mining room, a ranching m and a couple of rooms that will ate exhibits. Also, there will eventube a research room. whole clothing room has yet to be ressed. It is full of vintage clothes, es, typewriters and even a child’s fin with a glass window in it. n one corner of the room with the igerator is a water heater, a rarity the time. But even more rare is the

adobe water tower behind the building which gravity fed the water to the heater. As far as local historians can determine, it is the only one of its kind anywhere. “We think the water tower was put in in the 1920s, maybe 1930, 1931, something like that,” Bills said. The historical society plans to restore the tank to working order and have an estimate of $15,000 to have that done. “We don’t know how it works,” Bills said. “They pumped up water. It must have come down around and up. The hose was encased in wood and burlap and went straight to the water heater, gravity fed. We have to take the water tank off and entirely rebuild the wood part.” Behind the museum, with the water tank, is a whole yard that will be part of the museum’s charm and display area. Tuttle, who is taking part in the landscaping/restoration project outside, talked about the project. Plans include ethnobotanical plants (native plants used for a variety of things by the ancient residents of the area), a ranching display, a blacksmithing area and, maybe, a mining area. “Things are moving fast,” Tuttle said. “The plan is to start with a cleanup here, put in gravel pathways, an ethnobotanical space.” Yet another treasure the volunteers found is the building itself. The construction is unique from top to bottom. Local stones were used to build the

lower parts of walls, a roof was made over another roof, sotol crosses beams unattached. When they moved the big refrigerator, they had to take molding off and discovered some strange constructions. “So, then we had the historic architect come in,” Bills said. “You can see that’s the shingles (underneath the metal roof). The other side was a pitched roof, we didn’t know that until we started taking it down.” In one room, there was a false ceiling and under it they found rows of latillas bridging beams. The latillas were made of sotol (a yucca-like plant in the agave family) and, after being laid across the beams but unattached, mud was put on top of them and packed into the spaces. Some of that ceiling was irreparable and dangerous, but the rest is still intact. The group is discussing how best to show off the construction of the building and debating whether to recreate the parts that fell apart. For the museum, brought from trash to treasure in a year by volunteers, the outlook is exciting. “It looked like such a disaster in April 2016,” Tuttle said. “In just a year, it’s iincredible, unbelievable what Garland and the volunteers have done.” The museum is located at 10701 Highway 152 in Hillsboro. For information call, 575-895-3321.

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Luna, KC Groves, Ezra Bussmann; Americana & Originals 7:30-10 p.m. — Peter Mclaughlin and Chris Brashear (& friends); Southwestern Bluegrass Sunday, Sept. 24 Gates open at 10 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. — Desert Milk, Truth or Consequences; Americana Noon-12:45 p.m. — ESP, Silver City; Folk, Bluegrass & originals 1-1:45 p.m. — Sheriff Glenn’s Gospel Band, Truth or Consequences 2-2:45 p.m. — Chris C, KC and the Gospel Cats, The Universe

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Finding the Clouds

Stone carving workshop harnesses creative tradition ’m a cloud watcher,” David Sadler said. “I am constantly looking for designs and watching to see how they move.” Sadler uses a similar way of seeing before he begins to carve stone. It may seem incongruous — applying lessons from ever-changing, wispy clouds to the cold and unyielding medium of stone — but many opposing forces are involved in this art form. It requires both mind and body, positive and negative space, advanced power equipment and primitive hand tools, used both wet and dry, it can involve working from a model (indirect) or being completely intuitive (direct). It forces the artist to look at and then into a seemingly impenetrable piece of rock, and the result can be abstract or representational, smooth or coarse. It is art that draws heavily on science, specifically, geology. It compels artists to pass on lessons learned down through generations within the same family, but also throughout a community that is constantly reaching outward. Perhaps most poignant is an attempt to achieve immortality through a work that is virtually permanent made by someone whose lifespan is a mere blip in the grand scheme of things. Two people involved in the upcoming Southwest Stone Carving Association workshop in Hobbs have thrived in the spaces between these inconsistencies. Sadler is a second-generation memoralist. He was taught by his father and is now teaching his own son the art of creating monuments in their business Sadler and Son Monument Works in Hobbs, New Mexico. Several years ago, he began exploring the fine art side of carving stone.

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David Sadler stands on one of his larger creations carved and assembled from rock. (Courtesy Photo)

Sadler joined the Southwest Stone Carving Association and brought its annual workshop to Hobbs in 2011. “People come from all over, and we typically have repeat students,” Sadler said. “I figure we’ve had 300 to 400 people come through the workshop over the years. We are like a big family.” The family analogy is apt. Rollie Grandbois founded the organization in 1995. His passing last year left a large void in the stone carving community but this year, his daughter, Shayna Grandbois, who lives in Santa Fe, is one of the instructors, and like Sadler, she, too, is intent on teaching future generations. “I work a full-time job and I have a 6-year old daughter and 8-year old step-daughter, so I don’t get the opportunity to carve as much as I like,” said Grandbois. “One of my goals is to set up a studio so I can teach my daughter to carve. She spent summers with my Dad and would carve little pieces of stone. She had a blast. I’m hoping she will follow in my footsteps.” Stone carving has a history of

being passed on. Marks carved into rock in the form of petroglyphs made in New Mexico during the period of 1300 to the late 1680s can be found in the Rio Grande Valley and, according to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Venus figurines, Upper Paleolithic statuettes depicting women, date from 40,000 to 10,000 BCE. “If you go to Italy, you see sculptures that have stood for thousands of years,” Sadler said. “Stone is a very tough material. Marble will last forever, even when left outside.” Different types of stone are more resistant to weather than others; some stones are sensitive to acid rain, other stones should not be placed outside at all. Popular types of sculpting stone include limestone, alabaster, calcite, soapstone and marble. They vary in hardness and ease of carving. “My favorite is alabaster, just because it comes in so many color variations, is soft and pretty easy to carve,” Grandbois said. Alabaster can be opaque or translucent. Its wide range of color is due to impurities. Unlike

Putting the finishing touches on a carving, sculptor David Sadler hosts the 2017 Southwest Stone Carving Association Workshop at his Hobbs business, Sadler and Son Monument Works in Hobbs.

soapstone that often has hidden fractures, alabaster contains fewer veins and some of those veins are filled with clay. Still, a hit in the wrong place can destroy a piece. Stone carving is a subtractive process. Once something is taken off, it cannot be put back on. It is not surprising that, when working on a piece so patiently and painstakingly only to have it break or a piece chip off, the reaction can be devastating. But a mistake can still result in beauty. “You have to make sure the flaws are manageable that they don’t go all the way through and take corrective action if it does have a flaw,” Grandbois said. “You have to be extra careful. You can work around it or take necessary precautions.” “You can usually adapt and make it work,” Sadler added. “We teach measures to prevent mistakes—what to take off—and to try and not view something as precious. That way the end result can still be satisfying.” Grandbois’ father used a hydraulic diamond-tipped chainsaw to rough out a large piece of stone. Hand tools such as points

and chisels and power tools like grinders and air hammers then further shape the rock. Details are achieved by rasps and files. Perhaps the most time-consuming part of the process is sanding. “Sanding yields the fine polish look,” Grandbois said. “I start with 80 grit and work through all the grits to 800 or so. If you ask any sculptor, sanding is the hardest part of finishing up a sculpture. It is not much fun—it takes hours.” For the workshop, students will work with a cubic foot of limestone. “Limestone is fairly forgiving,” Sadler said. While it does not polish like alabaster, undercuts are possible, as is a fair amount of detailed carving. Limestone is particularly good at conveying texture. When working on large pieces, it is advantageous to begin with a separate, smaller model since it can reveal potential design problems before the carving takes place and reduce errors during the process by showing precise-

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continued from page 26 ly what material needs to be removed. “Most professionals want to have a model or maquette,” Sadler said. Before this workshop, students are to sculpt a model from plasticine for reference. It takes intense concentration and the ability to shift from seeing positive and then negative space as well as flexibility and ingenuity to let go of one idea to make something, possibly better. These perceptual shifts extend

beyond the piece itself. “Carving allows me to see the beauty of the earth,” she said. “It allows me to enjoy the landscape and views as I work. It is hard to go wrong looking out on the views of Santa Fe and Jemez.” The experience of looking outward after looking inward may be a reason so many carvers go on to teach. For Sadler it is not about the money, but the opportunity to share his trade. For Grandbois, who started showing at Santa Fe Indian Market when she was five years old, the artists she grew up with are her extend-

ed family. It is a family that, through workshops like these, is about to get more close-knit and much larger. The Southwest Stone Carving Association will hold their 2017 Stone Carving Workshop on Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 1. The workshop will be held at Sadler and Son Monument Works, 1026 E Bender Blvd., in Hobbs, New Mexico. The registration form and further details are available at www. swstonecarving.com. The contact e-mail address is sadlerandson@windstream.net.

Working in detail at the 2016 stone carving workshop, a participant is intent on his job. (Courtesy Photo)

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Sisters E lia and Leticia Z oto. ( P hotos by Morgan Sm ith)

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Invisible Women Finding compassion in the mental asylum

Both ph otos abov e are Cin thia in a cell at V isión en Ac ció n m ental asylum .

n Feb. 23, 2011, a burly man dressed in black picked me up in El Paso and drove me across the border to Ciudad Juárez and Visión en Acción, the mental asylum he had founded more than 20 years ago. This was Pastor José Antonio Galván, ex-addict himself, as well as deportee. Even though I had been – and continue to be – documenting and working with a number of humanitarian organizations in Juárez and Palomas, what I saw at Visión en Acción that day was so extraordinary that I have visited at least once a month ever since. It has become part of my life. When my wife, Julie, was alive it was always brutally hard to tear myself away from her here in Santa Fe and start that long drive to Mexico. Even then, however, I felt a sense of elation as I crossed the border at Santa Teresa on the west edge of Juárez and raced south into the desert, a trip that usually ended with a visit to Palomas as well. That sense of elation is even stronger now that I am alone. These patients are my friends and the friendship we offer each other is more important than the candy, clothing, cigarettes and photos that I bring. I’ve been asked repeatedly why I have

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been doing this so consistently and for so long. The best answer I can give is that it has become part of me. What strikes me the most are the women. Despite their often attractive and “normal” appearances, they have all suffered enormously. They are truly victims, more so than the men. Pastor Galván says that society considers them “invisible.” Yet most of them maintain a spirit, warmth and sense of caring that is remarkable. This is true even for those like Elia Zoto who cannot speak coherently and describe what she has experienced.

Becky Becky was one of the first people to greet me. A dark, powerful-looking but often-moody woman with a red beret cocked sideways on her head, she would take my little notebook and make notes about patients while I was photographing. She would write her life story for me. She would occasionally drift off and sit alone, her mood darker and darker. Bipolar like many of the patients, she would have outbursts and end up in a locked cell until she could calm herself. And she would hound me for cigarettes. “I’ve never smoked; I don’t be-

lieve in it,” I told Pastor Galván. “Yes, I agree,” he answered. “But do you know that she beat another woman to death over one cigarette?” More practical than principled, I started always bringing cigarettes, quickly realizing that they provide a needed moment of extraordinary pleasure and relaxation. Becky died suddenly, just before she was to marry Juan Carlos, another patient. Pastor Galván had even bought her a white wedding gown. I was to be her wedding photographer. I had seen the wedding as something that might lift her out of that sense of despair that often seemed to engulf her. But then she was gone. It sent a terrible shock wave through the asylum, through me.

Elia and Leticia When the parents of Elia and Leticia, these tiny, incoherent sisters, died, they were sent to live with neighbors who kept them chained up and sold them for sex. Eventually the police rescued them and brought them to the asylum in January 2009. Leticia, the older sister died in 2016, but Elia will probably live out the rest

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Change is in the Air Unrest stirs in Mexico

iolence in Mexico is surging. To the alarm of many, the hyper-violence of 2007-2012 may be staging a comeback in some parts of the country. President Enrique Pena Nieto’s campaign promise in 2012 to reduce the drug violence is coming undone. The Associated Press reported recently that June this year was the deadliest month in Mexico in 20 years, according to Mexican law enforcement statistics. It’s hard to grasp this if you’ve been fixated on what’s happening in Juarez, as I have. There the murder rate has doubled in the past year, but it’s still only about a quarter of what it was at the height of the violence in 2010. The highest rate of murder in Mexico is now in Colima, a small state on the west coast. It has soared from only seven murders per 100,000 residents in 2007 to 82 just a decade later, according to statistics by INEGI (the Mexican institute for statistics). In Guerrero, No. 2 on the list, the rate has been high for about six years and was holding steady at 71 in 2016. The state of Chihuahua is third on the list with a rate of 71 and rising, but the rate of killings is only about a quarter of what it was at the height of violence in 2011. Sinaloa’s rate (43), in fourth place, is lower than it was in 2011. But Zacatecas, at No. 5, has risen from a rate of five killings to 36 over a decade. (I have a special love of Zacatecas from when I visited 20 years ago. There the warm-hearted people were proud that their state was “tranquilo.”)

Political issues The murder rate in Chihuahua reflects political problems, according to anthropology professor Howard Campbell at UTEP. Governor Javier Corral of the conservative PAN party has been in office for less than a year. “Corral is a weak, embattled governor,” he said in an email, “involved in a longdrawn-out battle with previous gangster governor Cesar Duarte.” He is no relation to Javier Duarte, the corrupt ex-governor of Veracruz who fled and then was apprehended in Guatemala in April. Cesar Duarte is still at large and is believed to have entered the US at El Paso in the spring. Campbell said there’s a lack of alignment among the president, the governor of Chihuahua, and the local mayors, leading to a “vacuum of power in general and vis-à-vis the underworld (cartels).” In Mexico, governors traditionally have lots of power and appoint people to jobs by a patronage system that includes drug lords. “Juarez and Sinaloa (cartels) are still battling (for) control of the Sierra (at the border with Durango and Sonora) and surrounding towns and routes into Juarez,” Campbell said in the email.

A counter-current Palomas may represent a counter-current in this scenario. On June 26, 2017, there was a police operation where the local jefe of the narcos for several years, “El Zurdo” (Lefty), was apprehended along with some associates. This happened at 9 a.m. on a Saturday. Mayor Ramon Rodriguez says it was the federal police and that he wasn’t con-

sulted or forewarned. But with a positive attitude, he says proudly, “It was done without a shot being fired.” His judgment may be correct, unless the police come back for more of them and things get out of control. Many people in Palomas didn’t even know this operation occurred. Although the operation was not violent, it’s obvious that drug gangs will stick to the port of entry like Gorilla Glue. It’s too valuable for them. The level of violence in Palomas has for several years been much less than it was before the extreme violence of 2007-2011. There used to be 10 or 12 murders a year.

Violence against journalists On March 23 in Chihuahua City, a brazen murder of a journalist confirmed the power of the cartels. Miroslava Breach was a very professional woman who had been reporting on abuses of Raramuri Indians by the narcos, including their being forced to grow poppies and marijuana for them. She also reported openly on campaigns by organized crime to get elected in small towns in southern Chihuahua. Breach wrote for El Norte in Juarez and the national newspaper La Jornada. El Norte shut their doors the day after her murder, for the safety of their journalists. On April 25 it was reported that another journalist, Patricia Mayorga, had escaped into the United States. Mayorga was threatened the day Breach was killed, and fled with the help of organizations that assist journalists. Mayorga was a correspondent for the national magazine Proceso. She is now applying for political asylum.

Upturn in violence? Some events being reported in Chihuahua make one think violence may still be on the upswing . On July 5, there was a confrontation between the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels (or “Los Chapos and La Linea”) in the town of Las Varas, within the municipio of Madera. It was reported widely, but the estimates on the number killed were vague, ranging from “over 10” to 26. From a personal conversation, I’ve learned the town of Balleza is still roiling with violence, but there has been little news coming from this town. A very disturbing incident, still shadowy, has been mentioned to me by three people. There was possibly a gunfight between the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels on a highway north of Guadalupe y Calvo, a town near the southern border of Chihuahua. It probably happened in early April. One woman told me a cousin witnessed the aftermath and guessed that 60 people had died. Another said he saw a report about this on TV where they said 50 had died. A third person in Palomas said he had seen reports on YouTube. What disturbs me especially is how some Chihuahenses are frozen with fear, as they have been for a decade. Some normally kind people vehemently refuse to have their names used in print, or any details descriptive of them. As a sweet woman with little education commented online to a story about violence in southern Chihuahua: “Omidios alludalos”—Oh, my God, help them.

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continued from page 28 of her life here. Now whenever I visit, she is one of the first to greet me. She hugs me, kisses me and says “Foto, foto,” the only coherent word I have ever heard her say. She keeps 20 or more of my photos in her Bible – photos of her wearing three hats stacked on top of each other or a mask or with the Bible in her hand or a bunch of bracelets on her wrist or a white plastic cross dangling from her fingers or a crown of little flowers on her head. She always wants more photos. On a Sunday in July several Becky is holding pictures Smith took of her as well as Juan Carlos, the patient she was going to marry.

years ago – temperature 103 degrees – eight heavily armed police officers delivered a filthy, aggressive woman named Marta to Galván. Patients bathed Marta, cut off her matted hair, gave her a clean smock and trimmed her fingernails. (There is no money for staff to do this.) Then she shrieked, broke loose and charged to the other side of the patio. “Let her calm down,” Galván said. She was built like a linebacker and no one wanted to tangle with her. Finally Elia, who couldn’t weigh more than 100 pounds,

and Leticia, who was even smaller, walked quietly across the patio and sat next to her. Elia then leaned against Marta, her hand on her shoulder. In a few minutes, Marta was relaxed and smiling. The next time I visited, it was Marta taking care of Leticia whose balance was bad, causing numerous falls. Now only Elia is left, dedicated to relieving the suffering of others.

Cinthia Although a Mexican citizen, Cinthia grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and speaks perfect English. Nonetheless, this intelligent and attractive woman has “cycled” through Visión en Acción four times since I started visiting. By that, I mean that she is brought in drugged up, delusional and aggressive, kept in a cell until she is no longer a risk, and then allowed to be in the main population until a plan is put together for her release, usually to a family member. At first, it was exciting to watch her progress. She would talk about her plans to marry and I would promise to be her photographer. Soon, however, she would be back, crazed and aggressive. Shortly after her last release, police found her wandering the streets, hysterical. Now she is back again but taking much longer to recover. In early July, she

was out in the patio with the other patients but on July 27, she was back in a cell and incoherent. She will always have food, care and shelter but her true potential will never be realized. Many years ago I watched how my wife, Julie treated a mentally ill relative. Just like a regular person who you love and care for. Therefore, to me, these women aren’t “invisible.” They are just regular people who have suffered

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he Rotary of Tularosa will be closing down Granado Street from St. Francis to Third Street on the weekend of Oct. 13 to host the Tularosa Wine & Art Festival. This is an annual event featuring fine New Mexico wines, local art and entertainment. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate which includes a wine glass for tastings from any of the wineries. The logo on the glass is the official logo of the event and was designed by Darryl Willison, artist and owner of The Merc on Granado Street. Glasses of wine will be sold by each winery as well. Festival dates and times are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment lined out includes several local bands and other entertaining groups. Additional entertainment slots may still be available. Known wine vendors include Tularosa Vineyards, Noisy Water Winery, Sheehan Winery and La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery and there is still space available. An added feature this year will be food vendors, to include Southwest Kettle Corn and Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concessions and space is still available for additional vendors. A complete listing of artists and other vendors is available at www.tularosawinefestival.com along with an application. More vendors are welcome to apply. This event has also inspired the grand opening of the Tularosa Basin Event Center, located on Granado Street in the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dry Goodsâ&#x20AC;? building. The Tularosa Wine & Art Festival is the Rotary of Tularosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest fundraiser of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proceeds go right back into the community,â&#x20AC;? Rotary President Jessica Gaston said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our main thing is the scholarship fund. Last year we were able to give an additional scholarship due to the amount raised!â&#x20AC;? She went on to explain they normally plan for two $500 awards for high school seniors preparing to go into college, but due to the success of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, they were able to give out three. There is a scholarship application process that begins in the spring and is open to Tularosa High School students. Another Rotary project that benefits from this effort is the Love Inc. Backpack Program. Rotary of Tularosa gathers healthy snacks and food items for young student who might have limited resources at home. Each Friday, the program allows a student to bring their backpack in and take it home filled with nutritious goodies that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require any preparation and are ready to eat. Proceeds also benefit the RYLA, or Rotary Youth Leadership Award. This is a full sponsorship for one girl and one boy to attend a week-long camp in the Manzano mountains during the summer of their junior to senior year. Students experience leadership training, are exposed to the Rotary principles, and participate in teambuilding projects. Currently, it is

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mediately make a horse safe, soft and obedient, or more competitive and flashier for the judges. What gets lost in this frenzied search for a magic bullet is a lot of horse equipment has been designed for very specific purposes and actually works well, if the proper steps have been taken to develop horse and rider and if you’re using the equipment as intended. Frustration comes for horse and rider when you take a tool that works well for a certain set of conditions, then put it in the hands of an inexperienced person or use it in a totally different way. Kind of like taking Roger Federer’s tennis racket and giving it to a weekend hacker, the person won’t play any better. In fact, he or she will probably play worse given the racket was designed for the best player in the world. As the saying goes, the tool is only as good as the hands that hold it. When asked about bits specifically, I try to give the rider an approach for making a better decision. If I hear the words “more control” or “more stop” I know I will probably butt heads with this person. I come from the school that believes the welfare of the horse always comes first, and the hands, and by extension, the reins and bit, should never be seen as a brake, steering wheel, clutch or method of punishment. Your responsibility is to communicate with the horse through your hands and to position

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him to accomplish what you’re asking. “Control” should come from a solid partnership, not from metal in the mouth. If you’ve ever seen a high-level bridle-less demonstration of reining or dressage, where a horse is soft and collected with true self carriage, you’ll understand that control doesn’t come from a bit. Start your decision making process with these three steps: Step 1 — What kind of riding do you intend to do? Will you ride mostly on the trails or just do arena work? Are you interested in refinement and collection or will you just be walking down the trail or roping or sorting cows? Your riding interests are a critical factor in making equipment decisions. Step 2 — Make a fair and objective assessment of your horse. How developed and athletic is he? Does he give softly to pressure throughout his body or is he stiff and braced when asked to move or bend? Will he give you vertical and lateral softness from the ground in a simple rope halter? How old is he and what was his history before you bought him? Are his breeding and conformation suited for your riding goals? Step 3 — What would a trainer say is your true level of riding skill? Good riders, regardless of riding discipline, all share the same traits — they ride balanced and centered, they have a true independent seat, and they can separate all of their aids. Regardless of riding discipline, all good riders ride like this. What does this last step actually mean? Well, suppose I put you on a longe line so I control the speed and direction of the horse and all you have to do is ride. Sounds easy. But now I ask you to ride without your reins, without your stirrups, and without holding on to anything for balance and security. Suddenly things become a lot more challenging. Now I ask you to do things with your hands and arms, like passing a ball from hand to hand, then behind your back. Do something with one hand, something different with the other. Carry two cups of water without spilling, or maybe carry a golf ball in a spoon without dropping it. Remember, you’re still doing all this while the horse is moving. Then maybe I ask you to move your legs forward and back as if you’re walking on the horse, or take one leg out to the side, then the other, then both. Then I ask you to do all this at the trot, maybe even the canter. What’s the point of all this? A good rider rides the horse from their knees to their lower back, with a following seat, staying supple, centered and balanced within that area. This leaves the hands, arms, lower legs and upper body free to work independently to communicate and direct the horse, that is, to separate and use your aids. Your ability to ride like this, or not, is a factor in the kind of equipment you should be using, especially the bit. If you’re constantly out of balance and having to grab the saddle or the reins or grip with your legs, then your communication with your horse, through your hands, reins and bit, is going to be confusing at best. More likely it will cause discomfort or even pain,

often triggering the very behavior in a horse that you think you need to “control” or punish. I once heard a U.S. Olympic Team level dressage rider say at a clinic that he believed no rider should be allowed to use a bit of any kind, to influence a horse with such a powerful tool, until they can prove to the horse that they know how to be a calm, balanced rider with an independent seat. Think about that. Whether I’m starting, restarting or fine tuning a horse (or rider), after these three steps my progression to a bit decision starts with using just the rope halter. I do this for two reasons. First, most ground work and basic softness/responsiveness teaching is done with a lead rope and rope halter. The horse understands this equipment and how to succeed and be rewarded when taught with it. For consistency, I find it helpful to work on riding basics using the same piece of equipment. Second, I don’t like to see the horse pay the price — a bit banging around in his mouth or tearing into his lips — while a rider learns to communicate better and how to separate and use all of the available aids. When horse and rider are working well together in the rope halter, then I like to move to a non-leveraged snaffle bit (i.e. no shank). I prefer a bit on a loose ring with a sleeve over the center hinge. My personal preference for this step is a Myler Comfort Snaffle as it fits the horse’s mouth better and eliminates the possibility of any pinching. I’ve been using these bits for more than 15 years on all levels of horses. I also use rope reins and slobber straps — primarily a teaching set-up that makes for a smooth transition from halter to bit because of the clarity of pressure and release to teach. This is the moment when you teach a horse to be soft, and when you learn how the bit is supposed to work as an essential tool for support, communication, positioning and relaxation. For me, as the trainer on the ground, it also gives a clear visual of what the rider is doing with his/ her hands so I can suggest improvements. When this picture looks really nice — the horse is soft and responsive and the rider is using his/ her aids better and not hanging on the horse, using the reins and bit to communicate and support, not for control or security — then we can have our discussion about the best bit for moving forward in your primary riding interest. At this point you can make a decision based on your skills, your riding relationship with your horse and the knowledge of how a bit is supposed to work. The options for the right next step are endless — including no bit at all! Scott Thomson lives in Silver City and teaches natural horsemanship and foundation training. You can contact him at hsthomson@ msn.com or 575-388-1830.

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you can check in to your campsite any time with the yellow self-registration envelopes. The trail system has something to offer for every ability level – not all trails are as strenuous as La Junta. The height of summer is not the best time of year to visit. We would choose late spring or early fall next time. And there will be a next time, for sure. Red River, the town, is only a few miles away and offers lots of other activities besides hiking. We tried out the aerial park at the base of the ski area and had lots of fun clambering over ropes and zip-lining down the hill. So, make your way up north and find out for yourself! Of German origin, Gabriele Teich has called Las Cruces her home for the last 18 years — and loved every minute of it, hiking the mountains in the immediate surroundings and all over this beautiful state.

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SU N DA Y S A rchaeology Society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First Sunday of every month, field trip. 536-3092, whudson43@ yahoo.com. MO N DA Y S A A RP Widow ed and Single P ersons of G rant C ounty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:30 a.m., second Monday, Cross Point Assembly of God Church. All singles welcome. Contact Sally, 537-3643. A l- A non fam ily group , N ew Hop e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12:05 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 20th and Swan St., Silver City. Open meeting. Contact: 5344866 or 574-2311. Meditation for Beginners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30 p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. Jeff, 956-6647. www.lotuscentersc.org. Silver City Squares â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dancing 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan St. Kay, 388-4227, or Linda, 534-4523. T U E SDA Y S A lz heim erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s/ Dem entia Sup p ort â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1:30 p.m., First Tuesday, Senior Center. Margaret, 388-4539. Bayard Historic Mine T our â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:30 a.m., Second Tuesday, meet at Bayard City Hall, 800 Central Ave. $5 fee covers two-hour bus tour of historic mines plus literature and map. Call 537-3327 for reservation. Figure/ Model Draw ing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4-6 p.m. Contact Sam, 3885583. First Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the headquarters, next to the Chevron/Snappy Mart in Arenas Valley. Dan Larson, 654-4884. Multip le Sclerosis Sup p ort G roup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11:30 a.m., first Tuesday at a local restaurant; email for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location: huseworld@yahoo. com. P FLA G Silv er C ity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7 p.m., First Tuesday. Confidential support for LGBTQ persons, their parents and families, plus education and advocacy. Venues change. 590-8797 for program information. Rep ublican P arty of G rant C ounty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., second Monday, 3 Rio de Arenas Road (the old Wrangler restaurant). Slow Flow Y oga â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11:30 a.m.12:45 p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. Southw est N ew Mex ico Q uilters G uild â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 a.m., first Tuesday, Grant County Extension Office, 2610 N. Silver Street, North entrance. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. 388-8161. WE DN E SDA Y S A l- A non fam ily group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., Arenas Valley Church of Christ, 5 Race Track Road, Arenas Valley (the old radio station). Open meeting. Contact: Karen 3137094 A rchaeology Society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., third Wednesday every month, October-March at the Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, 313 Hwy. 180; April-September

meeting begins with a pot-luck dinner at 6 p.m., convening for business at 7 p.m. Locations vary. 5363092, whudson43@yahoo. com. Babytim e Sing & P lay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 p.m., Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue. Stories, songs, rhymes and movement for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. 5383672 or ref @silvercitymail. com. Back C ountry Horsem en â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., second Wednesday, WNMU Watts Hall, opposite CVS Pharmacy, Hwy. 180. Subject to change. 574-2888. A C ourse in Miracles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7:15 p.m., 600 N. Hudson. Information, 534-9172 or 534-1869. Future E ngineers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4-5 p.m. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue. Free creative construction fun with Lego, Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NEX, and Strawbees! For children ages 6-12, no registration necessary. 5383672 or ref@silvercitymail. com. G ilaw riters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1:00-3 p.m., Silver City Food Co-opâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market CafĂŠ Community Room, 615 N. Bullard St. Contact Trish Heck, trish. heck@gmail.com or call 5340207. G in Rum m y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 p.m. at Tranquil Buzz, corner of Yankie and Texas Streets in Silver City. G rant C ounty Dem ocratic P arty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30 p.m., potluck; 6:20 p.m., meeting, second Wednesday, Sen. Howie Moralesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; building, 3060 E. Hwy. 180. 654-6060. Ladies G olf A ssociation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8 a.m. tee time, Silver City Golf Course. Prostate Cancer Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. Storytim e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:30 a.m., Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue. For children ages 0-5, no registration necessary. 538-3672 or ref@ silvercitymail.com. G rant C ounty Federated Rep ublican Wom en â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 a.m., Third Wednesday, WNMU Cafeteria, Sunset Room. 313-7997. T HU RSDA Y S A RT S A nonym ous â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan St. Artists recovering through the 12 Steps. 534-1329. Bloom ing Lotus Meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30 p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. 313-7417, geofarm@pobox.com. De- stressing Meditations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Noon-12:45 p.m., New Church of the SW Desert, 1302 Bennett St. 313-4087. G rant C ounty Rolling Stones G em and Mineral Society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., second Thursday, Senior Center, 204 W. Victoria St. Kyle, 538-5706. Historic Mining District & T ourism Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10 a.m., second Thursday, Bayard

Community Center, 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. 5373327. Little A rtist C lub â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:3011:30 a.m., Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue. Free creative fun for children ages 0-5. No registration necessary. 5383672 or ref@silvercitymail. com. T O P S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1915 Swan, 538-9447. V inyasa Flow Y oga â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Lotus Center at 211 W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. WildWorks Y outh Sp ace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4 p.m. For children ages 10+ Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create and more. Free, no registration necessary. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Avenue, 538-3672 or ref@ silvercitymail.com. Y oga class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free class taught by Colleen Stinar. 1-2 p.m. Episcopal Church fellowship hall, Seventh and Texas. 574-5451. FRI DA Y S A lz heim erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s C aregiv ers Sup p ort G roup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First Friday, Hidalgo Medical Center. Ask at the front desk for the room number. 388-4539. Free senior care service available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Silver City Senior Center. Call Gigi at 388-1319 for more information. O v ereaters A nonym ous â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. 654-2067. Silv er C ity Wom anâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s C lub â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10:30 a.m., second Friday, 411 Silver Heights Blvd. Monthly meeting, lunch is at noon. Lucinda, 313-4591. Wom enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s A l- A non Meeting: Wom en E m bracing Recov ery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30 p.m., La Clinica Health and Birth Center, 3201 Ridge Loop, Silver City. Contact: 3137094 or 313-1032 SA T U RDA Y S A lcoholics A nonym ous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black C hip â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11 a.m.noon, First United Methodist Church. Double Feature Blockbuster Mega Hit Mov ie N ight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5:30-11 pm., Satellite/ Wellness Coalition. E v ening P rayer in the E astern O rthodox T radition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 p.m., Theotokos Retreat Center, 5202 Hwy. 152, Santa Clara. 537-4839. K ids Bike Ride â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10 a.m., Bikeworks, 815 E. 10th St. Dave Baker, 388-1444. N arcotics A nonym ous â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 p.m., New 180 Club, 1661 Hwy. 180 E. Sp inning G roup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1-3 p.m., First Saturday, Yada Yada Yarn, 614 N. Bullard, 3883350. V inyasa Flow Y oga â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1011:30 a.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. All levels. Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. A ll p hone num bers are area code 5 7 5 ex cep t as noted. Send up dates to ev ents@ desertex p osure.com .

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CYCLES OF LIFE • FR. GABRIEL ROCHELLE

Hitting the Shoulder Please don’t roll us in coal et’s review this once more. In the State of New Mexico, and for that matter in all states of the Union, it is legal and permissible for bicyclists to ride in the regular auto and truck lanes of any highway, with the exception of interstates. On interstates and some major U.S. highways (like U.S. 1 in California), sections where bicycles are permitted are clearly marked, as are the exit ramps where cyclists must exit and use frontage or side roads. It is not necessary that a road be marked by a yellow sign that says, “Share the Road” with a picture of a bike. Cyclists are permitted on all roads so long as they “ride as near to the right side of the roadway as is practicable” (NM code). “Practicable” means so long as you are not making a left turn, passing another vehicle, or avoiding junk on the roadway. Please note that it is not essential that cyclists use bike lanes. They exist for cy-

clists’ convenience and to assist traffic flow, but it is not necessary to use them; the law pertains for riding to the right on the lane itself, even when a bike lane is provided. In Las Cruces, this gets confusing because bike lanes appear and disappear in a somewhat haphazard fashion on some of our main streets. There’s where my headline comes into play. Many of us who are seasoned riders do not ride on the roadway despite the fact that riding “as near to the right side of the roadway as is practicable” is the law. Why? Simply because people driving motorized vehicles will not yield the requisite distance between their vehicle and ours, and thus we feel threatened. Occasionally, we are actually threatened, like when drivers pass us in diesel pickup trucks (whether too close or not; that doesn’t matter much in this case) and blast us with black smoke. This is called “coal rolling” in the jargon of the

day, and it has been declared illegal by the EPA, and has been specifically declared so in a number of states, including our neighbors Colorado and Texas, where there are fines if you’re caught doing it. We can only hope our legislature will catch up with other states on this offense, because it is more troublesome to cyclists than to motorists, and it is obvious that some drivers relish blasting us as they go by. The safe distance, according to law, between a car and a bicycle is at least three feet; between a truck and a bicycle, at least six feet. Note the operative words “at least,” which invite drivers to think in terms of more distance for the sake of safety. Many savvy motorists in New Mexico and elsewhere now follow the “give the lane” option and move completely over the yellow lines into the oncoming lane, where possible, to give us a break. None of us likes to say or hear the same

thing over and over again, so forgive me if I repeat what I’ve said in a number of previous columns. But until we all get this right, and for the sake of the safety of my compatriots in the cycling world – whether commuters or road riders or homeless folks or children just learning – from time to time, I’ll repeat the message. It’s a simple one: learn the rules of the road, give us the maximum space you can, let us respect each other’s rights, and always err in favor of safety for everyone on the road. Fr. Gabriel Rochelle is pastor of St Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission, Las Cruces, an avid cyclist and secretary for Velo Cruces, the local bicycle advocacy group; see Velocruces.org. The church is at http://stanthonylc.org.

A HOME OF YOUR OWN

One Step Closer to Reality 30-plus donated lots available to qualified applicants othing is more symbolic of the “American Dream” than home ownership, and for 45-year-old Chris Arellano, the Vistas de Plata subdivision on Silver City’s east side was central to making that dream a reality. “I’m living like a king,” he said recently, smiling broadly as he looked out over the vast view of Silver City, from his home atop Camino de Sueños, the main street through Vistas de Plata. “I really got lucky. I love this place.” Arellano was able to afford his energy efficient three-bedroom, two-bath home, thanks in part to a housing program offered by the Rural Housing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program helps working people like Arellano become homeowners by providing subsidized home loans of up to $153,200, eliminating down payments (unless the applicant has pre-retirement assets of $15,000 or more) and offering low-interest mortgages, typically around 3 percent. These USDA-direct loans may be written for up to 38 years to help lower monthly payments, and some applicants may qualify for payment assistance. Credit is given for each dependent, which helps increase the amount that a person can qualify for. Successful applicants generally need to have a two-year work history, a credit score of 640 or higher, and demonstrated means to make their mortgage payments. But USDA rural housing

staff will work with people who either don’t have an established credit record by considering bill payment history, rental agreements and other indicators of credit worthiness, says Patsy Villalobos, loan specialist at the USDA office in Las Cruces. Applicants may also be able to qualify by applying together with another household member, or with the help of a co-signer. Some applicants need time to straighten out their finances, and Villalobos will refer potential applicants to other resources to help them repair their credit history or pay down existing debt. The guaranteed loan program is another affordable housing option offered by the USDA, which helps USDA-approved lenders offer home loans to low-income residents by guaranteeing 90 percent of the loan amount. In Grant County, these lenders include numerous mortgage companies, as well as First New Mexico and First American banks. Once a Grant County resident qualifies for the USDA rural housing program, the next step is to find affordable housing, which can, as Arellano learned, be tough. He saw his current home more than a year before he actually moved in, but decided to look around to see what else might be available in his price range of around $140,000. “I looked at dozens of houses in that price range, and they all needed too much

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C hris Ar ellano, 4 5 , is a nativ e Silv er C ity resident w ho realiz ed his dream of ow ning a hom e, thanks to a U SDA rural housing p rogram and land av ailable at V istas de P lata, an affordable hom e subdiv ision on Silv er C ity’ s east side. He liv es there w ith his son, C hristop her, and three C hihuahuas. P ictured w ith C hris is “Hero.”

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Silva Creek Botanical Gardens Public-private partnership in action

ilva Creek Botanical Gardens, once a little-used and rather unsightly patch of ground bordering Silva Creek behind Jose Barrios Elementary School, is now a beautiful, thriving example of civic engagement and public-private partnership. Though the land is owned by the Town of Silver City, it’s Gila Native Plant Society volunteers who’ve been lovingly working the gravel-packed earth to create a demonstration garden of more than 100 species of plants native to southern New Mexico. They’ve been helped by Aldo Leopold youth conservationists, private funders, community organizations and neighborhood residents who volunteer for various projects. The seed of the project was planted more than a decade ago when interested community members first launched the idea, but real development of the garden began with a donation by a

Native Plant Society member, which prompted an informal agreement with the Town to develop and maintain the garden. Development continued with private foundation funds, including PNM, which paid for hardscape materials, including the amphitheater and colorful metal panels, said Elroy Limmer, president of the Gila Native Plant Society. “We’re still working away, trying to make it a real garden with more and more species,” Limmer said. “We want this to be a wonderful demonstration garden to help educate people about what species are native to this region, and what thrives here.” Plant Society volunteers are largely responsible for the steady progress that has resulted in numerous improvements to this public space, including new fencing and signage, walkways and continuous expansion of the garden space. Aldo Leopold stu-

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dents created a butterfly garden in honor of Aldo Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) students Ella Jaz Kirk, Ella Sala Myers and Michael Sebastian Mahl who were killed three years ago in an airplane crash. YCC members continue to work near the gardens, clearing and cleaning up along the creek bed behind the gardens, and a Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) class built the new archway. Without the stewardship of the Plant Society and involvement of the numerous other community groups and volunteers, what is now a well-used public space, replete with little lending library, beautiful native plants and a safe school crossing zone would still be just an unsightly, empty lot, said Town Council Lynda AimanSmith, whose district includes the gardens. “Given our ongoing budget challenges and limited staff here in Silver City, projects like this can only happen when local civic groups and private citizens step up to work together with the Town,” she said. “Silva Creek is a beautiful example of what we can do when we work together.” Parents whose children attend Jose Barrios Elementary School appreciate the convenient, safe location to pick up their children after school. “It’s really great to be able to come here, see friends and pick up our children from school,” said Silver City resident Chala Werber, whose daughter Dara attends Jose Barrios Elementary. “It’s a beautiful space that lots of people use.” “It’s such a wonderful place and such a pleasure to be able to drop off and pick up my son at school without dealing with all

Students I la Rose Duffy, Dara Werber- Raiter, E v an Bighley and I z abella T orres from J ose Barrios E lem entary School cross the bridge each day at the Silv a C reek Botanical G ardens. C hildren wh o use the bridge to m eet their fam ilies after school are fondly called “bridgers,” and school staff w alk them to the bridge each day. ( Cou rtesy P hoto)

of the car traffic in front,” said parent Rachel Bighley. “I so appreciate all the people that do the work there to give us this outdoor classroom to learn about plants that thrive here. I’ve even collected seeds there to start my own garden. It’s an awesome resource that took a lot of teamwork to bring it to where it is today.” Keeping the gardens growing and thriving is the number one priority of the Native Plant Society, Limmer said, a priority which

requires money and volunteer time. “We can always use more volunteers, and there’s always something that we need to purchase,” he said. “We appreciate all the help that we get from the many people in the community who’ve volunteered their time and talent to this effort.” To volunteer or donate to the Silva Creek Botanical Garden, contact the Gila Native Plant Society at www.gilanps.org.

in state-funded road improvements to the development, which included drainage, new paving, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, lighting improvements, signage and pavement striping. “Vistas de Plata is an important resource that the Town Council made available to help provide quality affordable and safe housing to our local work force,” said Jaime Embick, Silver City Community Development Director. “When families have stable housing, it benefits everyone.” Another affordable home option is new construction on one of the 30-plus home sites available in Vistas de Plata. A local affordable housing developer, Real People Homes, offers a unique, passive solar home construction method known as Flex Homes, which are made of food grade expanded polystyrene (EPS) and galvanized steel. The pre-fabricated walls and trusses are deliv-

ered to the homesite on a flat-bed trailer, and generally the home is erected in three to four days. Jim Keel, who retired to Silver City from Oklahoma City in 2012 and relies on Social Security income, bought his two-bedroom, two-bath 1,100 square-foot Flex Home for $133,000, and located it in Vistas de Plata. Keels recommends this type of construction, which is highly energy efficient and affordable. His most recent utility bills totaled just $67. “It’s really really nice for me,” he said, “I still can’t believe I was able to make this happen. The metal roof sounds wonderful when it rains, and the views are terrific. You can almost see all the way to Lordsburg.” For more information about Vistas de Plata or USDA Rural Housing loan programs, contact Priscilla Arredondo, Silver City planner and zoning administrator, at 575-534-6372 or parredondo@silvercitymail.com.

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continued from page 35 work, so I ended up right back where I started. I couldn’t believe my house was still available.” Since 2009, USDA Rural Development has provided 206 home loans to Grant County residents, totaling more than $23 million. However, the direct loan program which helped Chris Arellano become a homeowner has been eliminated in President Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget, and will not be funded unless Congress acts to save it. The guaranteed loan program remains intact. The beauty of building a home in Vistas de Plata is that the land is free to qualifying home buyers. Once a home loan is approved, the land is included with the loan closing. The Town of Silver City donated the land in 2010, and the first home was built in 2012. The Town has continued to develop the subdivision infrastructure, and this spring completed $993,000

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Friday L D, Slices only at lunch time. FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. Suite C. 388-1964. GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett St. Coffeeshop. GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver Heights Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: L D. GRANDMA’S CAFÉ, 900 Silver Heights Blvd., 388-2627. American, Mexican: B L. GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D. HEALTHY EATS, 303 E. 13th St., 534-9404. Sandwiches, burritos, salads, smoothies: L. JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday to Saturday L D Sunday B. JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, 117 Market St., 388-1350. Coffeehouse. JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Bullard St. Coffeeshop, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps: B L. KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 Mountain View Road, 388-4512. Mexican: Monday to Sunday B L D. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, 201 W. College Ave., 388-8687. Mexican: L D. LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to Sunday B L D. LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican and American: B L.

Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and now serving barbecue on Saturdays: Tuesday to Saturday. NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D. THE PARLOR AT DIANE’S, 510 N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Burgers, sandwiches, homemade pizzas, paninis: Tuesday to Sunday L D. PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, 312 N. Bullard St., 388-8600. Dessert, ice cream: Monday to Saturday. Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., 534-4401. American, steaks, barbecue, brewpub: Monday to Saturday L D.

Silver City 1ZERO6, 106 N. Texas St., 575313-4418. Pacific Rim, South East Asian, Oaxacan and Italian: Friday to Sunday D, by reservation only. ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, 1617 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-3665. Breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches: Sunday B L, all week B L D. BURGERS & BROWNIES & BEER, OH MY! 619 N. Bullard St., 575597-6469.

CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT BEAR MOUNTAIN LODGE, 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road, 538-2538. B L, special D by reservation only. CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday to Friday L D. COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Regional Medical Center, 538-4094. American: B L, with special brunch Sundays.

DIANE’S RESTAURANT, 510 N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Fine dining (D), steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches (L), salads: Tuesday to Saturday L D, Sunday D only (family-style), weekend brunch. DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, The Hub, Suite A, Bullard St., 534-9229. Artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, deli: Monday to Saturday B L early D, Sunday L. DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Mexican: B L. DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. Breakfast, American: B L, breakfast served throughout. EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday B L Thursday to Saturday B L D. FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bullard St. Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday to

LITTLE TOAD CREEK BREWERY & DISTILLERY, 200 N. Bullard St., 956-6144. Burgers, wings, salads, fish, pasta, craft beers and cocktails: Monday to Sunday L D. MARKET CAFÉ, 614 Bullard St., 956-6487. Organic and vegetarian deli food. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday B L. MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and Broadway Mexican food stand: Monday to Saturday B L early D. MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Dr., 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: Monday to Thursday L, Friday L D. MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 N.

REVEL, 304 N. Bullard, 3884920. Elevated comfort food. Weekdays LD, weekends BD, closed Wednesdays. SILVER BOWLING CENTER CAFÉ, 2020 Memory Lane, 538-3612. American, Mexican, hamburgers: L D.

SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1530 N. Hudson, 388-2027. Coffee shop: Monday to Saturday B L, early D. SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1212 E. 32nd St., 534-9565. Coffee shop, bakery: Monday to Friday B L, early D, Saturday B L only. TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. in The Hub, Wednesday to Sunday L, Fridays L D. TERRY’S ORIGINAL BARBEQUE, Hwy. 180 and Ranch Club Road. Barbeque to go: L D.

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Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, burgers, appetizers, salads: L D. Tranquil Buzz Café, 112 W. Yankie St. Coffee shop, coffee, home-made pastries and ice cream, fresh fruit smoothies.

CARILLO’S CAFÉ, 330 S. Church, 523-9913. Mexican, American: Monday to Saturday L D. CHACHI’S RESTAURANT, 2460 S. Locust St.-A, 522-7322. Mexican: B L D. CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., 5264184. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D. CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. Ste. 10, 532-0141. Mexican: B L D. DAY’S HAMBURGERS, Water and Las Cruces streets, 523-8665. Burgers: Monday to Saturday L D. PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Pecan-smoked meats, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 El Paseo, 524-2396. Mexican, seafood: B L D. DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Valley Dr., 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: Sunday B L, Monday to Saturday B L D. DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, 521-3434. Pizza: L D. DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle De Guadalupe, 523-6700. Southwestern, steaks, seafood: L D, Sun. champagne brunch buffet. DUBLIN STREET PUB, 1745 E. University Ave., 522-0932. Irish, American: L D. EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, 363 S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: L D. EMILIA’S, 2290 Calle de Parian, 652-3007. Burgers, Mexican, soup, sandwiches, pastry, juices, smoothies: Tuesday to Sunday L D. ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN FOOD, 830 W. Picacho, 647-0240. Mexican: B L D. FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Rd., 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, American, Mexican: L D. FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor, 5325624. Mexican: B L D. THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 S. Espina, 524-GAME. Sports bar and grill: L D. GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor (Hotel Encanto), 532-4277. Mexican: B L D. GIROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 160 W. Picacho Ave., 541-0341. Mexican: B L D.

DOÑA ANA COUNTY Las Cruces & Mesilla ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. 434, 523-5911. American: Monday to Friday B L. ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 1983 Calle del Norte, 526-1271. Mexican plus hot dogs, burgers, quesadillas: B L D. ANDELE RESTAURANTE, 1950 Calle del Norte, 526-9631. Mexican: Monday B L, Tuesday to Sunday B L D. AQUA REEF, 141 N. Roadrunner Parkway, 522-7333. Asian, sushi: LD. THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla, 527-5155. Coffeehouse.

A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 N. Alameda St. No. 16, 5272483, www.abiteofbelgium. com. Belgium and American food: Daily B L. BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina, Ste. 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, salads, casual fare, espresso: Monday to Saturday L D. BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main St., 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday to Sunday B L. BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Madrid Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding greenchile cheeseburgers. Tuesday to Saturday L D. BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B L D. Now serving beer.

CAFÉ A GO GO, 1120 Commerce Drive, Suite A, 5220383, www.cafeagogonm. com. Bistro with an eclectic menu. “We have a passion for delicious food and it reflects in our dishes:” Monday to Saturday L D.

Southwest galleria of unique treasures!

Say “Hi”to Ivan, the blue-gold macaw!

Fine Gold & Silver Jewelry * Pottery * Fossils * Sand Painting Kachinas * ‘Mexico To You’ Items * Fine Art * Native Crafts WE BUY & SELL GOLD, SILVER, OLD JEWELRY, SCRAP, BULLION, OLD COINS

THE BLUE STONE 1117 S. White Sands Blvd., next to Applebee’s

Open Mon.–Sat. 9am to 4:50pm Alamogordo, NM 575-437-9828

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GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, Home of the Texas Size Burrito, 1008 E. Lohman Ave. , Las Cruces, NM 88005, 575524-9251. Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. Specializing in Relleno Burritos and Other Mexican Food GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. Chinese: L D.Â GRANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUNTRY COOKING, 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. American: B L D.Â HABANEROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 600 E. Amador Ave., 524-1829. Fresh Mexican: B L D.Â HACIENDA DE MESILLA, 1803 Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. Steaks, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, salads, pasta: L D.

HIGH DESERT BREWING COMPANY, 1201 W. Hadley Ave., 525-6752. Brew pub: L D.Â INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS, 1245 El Paseo Rd., 647-5956. Greek and International: B L D.Â J.C. TORTAS, 1196 W. Picacho Ave., 647-1408. Mexican: L D.Â JOSE MURPHYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 1201 E. Amador (inside Ten Pin Alley), 526-8855.

Mexican, American: L D.Â JOSEFINAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OLD GATE CAFĂ&#x2030;, 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525-2620. Pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches: Monday to Thursday L, Friday to Sunday B L.Â KATANA TEPPANYAKI GRILL, 1001 E. University Ave., 522-0526. Meals created before your very eyes. Japanese: Monday to Friday L D, Saturday D.Â KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. University, 522-4133. Smoothies, frozen yogurt: B L D.Â LA MEXICANA TORTILLERIA, 1300 N. Solano Dr, 541-9617. Mexican: L D.Â LA NUEVA CASITA CAFĂ&#x2030;, 195 N. Mesquite, 523-5434. Mexican and American: B L.Â LA POSTA RESTAURANT DE MESILLA, 2410 Calle De San Albino, 524-3524Mexican, steakhouse: L D, Saturday, Sunday and holidays also B.Â LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano Dr., 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, burgers, fried chicken: L D, Saturday and Sunday also B.Â LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFĂ&#x2030;, 2701 W. Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. French pastry, deli, sandwiches: Tuesday to Sunday B L.Â LET THEM EAT CAKE, 1001 E.

Spacious Live/Work Studio and Gallery in Silver City Retail space, ideal for art gallery, with large high-ceilinged studio and living area in back, 2,500 sq. ft. Historic brick building in heart of Arts District, recently renovated. $800/mo., lease. 650-302-2593

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University Ave. Suite D4, 680-5998. Cupcakes: Tuesday to Saturday. LORENZOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAN AM, 1753 E. University Ave., 521-3505. Italian, pizza: L D.Â LOS COMPAS CAFĂ&#x2030;, 6335 Bataan Memorial W., 382-2025. Mexican: B L D.Â LOS COMPAS CAFĂ&#x2030;, 603 S. Nevarez St., 523-1778. Mexican: B L D.Â LOS COMPAS, 1120 Commerce Dr., 521-6228. Mexican: B L D.Â LOS MARIACHIS, 754 N. Motel Blvd., 523-7058. Mexican: B L D.Â MESILLA VALLEY KITCHEN, 2001 E. Lohman Ave. #103, 523-9311. American, Mexican: B L.Â

METROPOLITAN DELI, 1001 University Ave., 5223354, www.metropolitandeli. com. Sandwiches and catering: L D.Â MIGUELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 1140 E. Amador Ave., 647-4262. Mexican: B L D.Â MI PUEBLITO, 1355 E. Idaho Ave., 524-3009. Mexican: Monday to Friday B L D, Saturday and Sunday B L.Â MILAGRO COFFEE Y ESPRESSO, 1733 E. University Ave., 532-1042. Coffeehouse: B L D.Â MIX PACIFIC RIM CUISINE AND MIX EXPRESS, 1001 E. University Ave. D3, 532-2042. Asian, Pacific: Monday to Saturday L D.Â MOONGATE CAFĂ&#x2030;, 9345 Bataan Memorial, 382-5744. Coffee shop, Mexican, American: B L.Â MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET KITCHEN, 1300 El Paseo Road, 523-0436. Sandwiches, bagels, wraps, salads and other healthy fare: Monday to Saturday: B L early D. Â NELLIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030;, 1226 W. Hadley Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tuesday to Friday B L.Â NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 2605 Missouri Ave., 522-0440. Mexican: L D.Â NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 310 S. Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexican: Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday. L D.Â OLD TOWN RESTAURANT, 1155 S. Valley Dr., 523-4586. Mexican, American: B L.Â ORIENTAL PALACE, 225 E. Idaho, 526-4864. Chinese: L D.Â PAISANO CAFĂ&#x2030;, 1740 Calle de Mercado, 524-0211. Mexican: B L D.Â PEPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 1405 W. Picacho, 5410277. Mexican: B L D.Â PHO A DONG, 504 E. Amador Ave., 527-9248. Vietnamese: L D.Â PHO SAIGON, 1160 El Paseo Road, 652-4326. Vietnamese: L D.Â

PICACHO PEAK BREWING CO., 3900 W. Picacho, 575680-6394.Â www.picachopeakbrewery.com PLAYERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILL, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive. (NMSU golf course clubhouse), 646-2457. American: B L D.Â RANCHWAY BARBECUE, 604 N. Valley Dr., 523-7361. Barbecue, Mexican: Monday to Friday B L D, Saturday D.Â RASCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ, 125 S. Campo St., 526-7926. Barbecued brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, ribs.Â RED BRICK PIZZA, 2808 N. Telshor Blvd., 521-7300. Pizzas, sandwiches, salads: L D.Â ROBERTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN FOOD, 908 E. Amador Ave., 523-1851. Mexican: B L D.Â ROSIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030; DE MESILLA, 300 N. Main St., 526-1256. Breakfast, Mexican, burgers: Saturday to Thursday B L, Friday B L D.Â SAENZ GORDITAS, 1700 N. Solano Dr., 527-4212. Excellent, gorditas, of course, but also amazing chicken

tacos. Mexican: Monday to Saturday L D.Â SANTORINIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 1001 E. University Ave., 521-9270. Greek, Mediterranean: Monday to Saturday L D.Â SALUD DE MESILLA, 1800 Avenida de Mesilla B, 323-3548. American, Continental: B L D.Â THE SHED, 810 S. Valley Dr., 5252636. American, pizza, Mexican, desserts: Wednesday to Sunday B L.Â SI SEĂ&#x2018;OR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., 527-0817. Mexican: L D.Â SPANISH KITCHEN, 2960 N. Main St., 526-4275. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D.Â SPIRIT WINDS COFFEE BAR, 2260 S. Locust St., 521-1222. Sandwiches, coffee, bakery: B L D. ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 524-2408. Wine tasting, bistro: L D.Â SUNSET GRILL, 1274 Golf Club Road (Sonoma Ranch Golf Course clubhouse), 521-1826. American, Southwest, steak, burgers, seafood, pasta: B L D.Â THAINDIA, 1445 W. Picacho Ave., 373-3000. Thai: Monday to Friday L D, Friday-Saturday LD.Â Â Â AnthonyÂ ERNESTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN FOOD, 200 Anthony Dr., 882-3641. Mexican: B L.Â LA COCINITA, 908 W. Main Dr., 589-1468. Mexican: L.Â Bayard FIDENCIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TACO SHOP, 1108 Tom Foy Blvd. Mexican: B L D. LITTLE NISHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 1101 Tom Foy Blvd., 537-3526. Mexican: Wednesday to Sunday B L D. LOS COMPAS, 1203 Tom Foy Blvd, 654-4109. Sonoran-style Mexican, hot dogs, portas, menudo: L D. M & A BAYARD CAFĂ&#x2030;, 1101 N. Central Ave., 537-2251. Mexican and American: Monday to Friday B L D. SPANISH CAFĂ&#x2030;, 106 Central Ave., 537-2640. Mexican, tamales and menudo (takeout only): B. SUGAR SHACK, 1102 Tom Foy Blvd., 537-0500. Mexican: Sunday to Friday B L. Â Â ChapparalÂ EL BAYO STEAK HOUSE, 300 Paloma Blanca Drive, 824-4749. Steakhouse: Tuesday to Sunday B L D.Â TORTILLERIA SUSY, 661 Paloma Blanca Dr., 824-9377. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L.Â Cliff Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030;, 8409 Hwy 180. Breakfast dishes, burritos, burgers, weekend smoked meats and ribs: Thursday to Sunday B L. PARKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 8414 Hwy. 180W, 535-4000. Coffee shop: Monday to Saturday. DoĂąa AnaÂ BIG MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030;, Thorpe Road. Mexican, breakfasts, burgers: B L D.Â Mimbres ELK X-ING CAFĂ&#x2030;, (352) 212-0448. Home-style meals, sandwiches and desserts: B L. RESTAURANT DEL SOL, 2676 Hwy. 35, San Lorenzo. Breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, Mexican: Daily B L early D. Pinos Altos BUCKHORN SALOON AND OPERA HOUSE, Main Street, 5389911. Steakhouse, pasta, burgers: Monday to Saturday D. Â Â Santa TeresaÂ BILLY CREWS, 1200 Country Club

Road, 589-2071. Steak, seafood: L D.Â

Â Â LUNA COUNTYÂ DemingÂ ADOBE DELI, 3970 Lewis Flats Road SE, 546-0361. Bar, deli, steaks: L D.Â BALBOA MOTEL & RESTAURANT, 708 W. Pine St., 546-6473. Mexican, American: Monday to Friday L D, Sunday B.Â BELSHORE RESTAURANT, 1030 E. Pine St., 546-6289. Mexican, American: Tuesday to Sunday B L.Â CAMPOS RESTAURANT, 105 S. Silver, 546-0095. Mexican, American, Southwestern: L D.Â CHINA RESTAURANT, 110 E. Pine St., 546-4146. Chinese: Tuesday to Sunday L D.Â EL CAMINO REAL, 900 W. Pine St., 546-7421. Mexican, American: B L D.Â ELISAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOUSE OF PIES AND RESTAURANT, 208 1/2 S. Silver Alley, 494-4639. Southern soul food: Tuesday to Sunday L D. Â EL MIRADOR, 510 E. Pine St., 5447340. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;FORGHEDABOUDITâ&#x20AC;? pizza & wings, 115 N. Silver Ave., 275-3881. Italian, pizza, wings: Monday to Sunday L D.Â GRAND MOTOR INN & LOUNGE, 1721 E. Pine, 546-2632. Mexican, steak, seafood: B L D.Â IRMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 123 S. Silver Ave., 5444580. Mexican, American, seafood: B L D.Â LA FONDA, 601 E. Pine St., 5460465.Â Mexican: B L D.Â LAS CAZUELAS, 108 N. Platinum Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), 544-8432.Â Steaks, seafood, Mexican: Tuesday to Saturday L D.Â MANGO MADDIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 722 E. Florida St., 546-3345. Salads, sandwiches, juice bar, coffee drinks.Â MANOLOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030;, 120 N. Granite St., 546-0405. Mexican, American: Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L.Â PATIO CAFĂ&#x2030;, 1521 Columbus Road, 546-5990. Burgers, American: Monday to Saturday L D.Â PRIME RIB GRILL (inside Quality Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. Steak, seafood, Mexican: B D.Â RANCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILL, 316 E. Cedar St., 546-8883. Steakhouse, burgers: L D.Â SI SEĂ&#x2018;OR, 200 E. Pine St., 5463938. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L.Â SUNRISE KITCHEN, 1409 S. Columbus Road, 544-7795American, Mexican, breakfasts: Monday to Thursday B L, Friday B L D.Â TACOS MIRASOL, 323 E. Pine St., 544-0646. Mexican: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday B L D, Tuesday B L.Â TOCAYOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1601 E. Pine St., 567-1963. Mexican, dine in or take out: Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L.Â Â AkelaÂ APACHE HOMELANDS RESTAURANT, I-10. Burgers, ribs, etc.: B L D.Â ColumbusÂ IRMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN, B L D, Highway 11, 575-694-4026, Mexican food.Â LA CASITA, 309 Taft, 575-531-2371. B L D, Mexican food.Â PATIO CAFĂ&#x2030;, 23 Broadway, 5312495. Burgers, American: B L.Â Â

HIDALGO COUNTYÂ LordsburgÂ EL CHARRO RESTAURANT, 209 S. P Blvd., 542-3400. Mexican: B L D.Â FIDENCIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 604 E. Motel Dr., 5428989. Mexican: B L early D.Â KRANBERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 1405 Main St., 542-9400.

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A Taste of Downtown Biting into the flavor of Silver City

ake a bite out of downtown Silver City on Labor Day weekend, as chefs serve up their culinary delights! Walk around downtown from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 and get delightful tastes from 14 eateries plus free drinks. This annual event benefits the Silver City MainStreet program. This year the 14 eateries that include Q’s Southern Bistro, Brazza’s Grill, Millie’s Bake House, The Silver City Food Co-op, Diane’s Restaurant and Parlor, Revel, Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery, TranquilBuzz Coffee, Javalina Coffee House, Vicki’s Eatery, The Silco Theater, Jumping Cactus Coffee, The Fry House and Shevek’s Casuals, Oh My! Free drinks for ticket holders are also included and will be available at the Taste of Downtown headquar-

ters in front of the Market Café. Some of the tastes to be enjoyed are shrimp cocktail, salted caramel brownies, gazpacho, muffins and scones, meatballs and caramel corn to name a few of the delicious tastes that will be served. “Funds raised by this event go to support MainStreet activities that include beautification projects and programs and projects that encourage residents and tourists to visit downtown Silver City,” Patrick Hoskins, MainStreet Board President said. “A favorite event is the Lighted Christmas Parade that is produced by Silver City MainStreet.” Tickets for the Taste of Downtown can be purchased at The Place at 201 N. Bullard St, the Visitor Center on Hudson Street or online at www.silvercitymainstreet.com. Tickets are $20 each.

Mexican, American: B L D. MAMA ROSA’S PIZZA, 1312 Main St., 542-8400. Pizza, subs, calzones, salads, chicken wings, cheeseburgers, shrimp baskets: L D. RAMONA’S CAFÉ, 904 E. Motel Dr., 542-3030. Mexican, American: Tuesday to Friday B L D, Sunday B mid-day D.

BLACK GOLD, 102 Main St., 5336538. Coffeehouse, pastries. CARMEN’S, 101 Main St., 5336990. Mexican, American: B L D. ELLA’S CAFÉ, 96 Main St., 5336111. American: B L D. UNCLE BILL’S BAR, 230 N. Main St., 533-6369. Pizza: Monday to Saturday L D. Glenwood ALMA GRILL, Hwy. 180, 539-2233. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, Mexican: Sunday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday B L. GOLDEN GIRLS CAFÉ, Hwy. 180, 539-2457. Breakfast: B. MARIO’S PIZZA, Hwy. 180, 5392316. Italian: Closed Friday, Monday and Wednesday.

Animas PANTHER TRACKS CAFÉ, Hwy. 338, 548-2444. Burgers, Mexican, American: Monday to Friday B L D. Rodeo RODEO STORE AND CAFÉ, 195 U.S. Highway 80, 557-2295. Coffee shop food: Monday to Saturday B L. RODEO TAVERN, 209 U.S. Highway 80, 557-2229. Shrimp, fried chicken, steaks, burgers, seafood: Wednesday to Saturday D.

CATRON COUNTY Reserve ADOBE CAFÉ, Hwy. 12 and Hwy. 180, 533-6146. Deli, American, Mon. pizza, Sunday BBQ ribs: Sun.-Mon. B L D, Wed.-Fri. B L.

Other Catron County PIE TOWN CAFÉ, Pie Town, NM, 575-772-2700, Open Friday to Monday.

SIERRA COUNTY Arrey ARREY CAFÉ, Hwy 187 Arrey, 575-267-4436, Mexican, American,

Friday–Sunday September 29–October 1, 2017 Silver City, NM visit swwordﬁesta.org for Festival details For Readers and Writers of All Ages Over 30 Southwest authors and publishing professionals in more than 35 sessions All events are free and open to the public.

Dale Rucklos of Tranquil Buzz Coffee House is participating in the Taste of Downtown in Silver City. (Courtesy Photo)

Vegetarian, B L D. Chloride CHLORIDE BANK CAFÉ, 300, Wall Street, 575-743-0414, American, Thursday-Saturday L D, Sunday L. Elephant Butte BIG FOOD EXPRESS, 212 Warm Springs Blvd., 575-744-4896, American, Asian, Seafood, B L. CASA TACO, 704, Hwy 195, 575744-4859, American, Mexican, Vegetarian, Thursday to Monday L D. HODGES CORNER, 915 NM Highway 195, 575-744-5625. American, Mexican, B L. IVORY TUSK TAVERN & RESTAURANT, 401 Hwy 195, 575-744-5431, American, Mexican, Vegetarian, Seafood, Daily L D, Sunday Buffet. THE CLUB RESTAURANT, 101 Club House Drive, 575-744-7107, American, Seafood, L D. Reservations recommended. Hatch B & E BURRITOS, 303 Franklin, 575-267-5191, Mexican, B L. Closed on Sundays.

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This project is funded by WNMU, New Mexico Prologue Weekend Humanities Council through the Grant County Friday–Sunday, September 30–October 2, 2016 Community Foundation, Town of Silver City Lodger’s Silver City, NM Tax, Town & Country Garden Club of Silver City & James Edd Hughes/Edward Jones Financial Advisors

THE WORD IN THE WORLD: NM HUMANITIES SCHOLARS IN CONVERSATION ABOUT SOUTHWEST STORIES Sept. 29 Jesus J. Barquet: Evolution of the Poet and the Poem

Sept. 30 Roger Metcalfe and Dick Gerdes: Writing Across Languages

Sept. 29 Ron Hamm: Capturing the Past

Sept. 30 Laura Tohe: The Poetry of Laura Tohe

Sept. 29 M. John Fayhee: Off on a Tangent Sept. 29 Stella Pope Duarte: Festival Keynote Address

Sept. 30 Tim Z. Hernandez: From Tragedy to Art Sept. 30 Andrea Cote-Botero: The Poetry of Andrea Cote:Botero

Sept. 30 Stella Pope Duarte, Sharman Apt Russell, and Laura Tohe: Three Wise Women in Conversation Sept. 30 Mark Medoff, Dick Gerdes, and Paul Andrew Hutton: Three Wise Men in Conversation Times, Locations, and Scholar Bios are available at ZZZ VZZRUGÀHVWD RUJ

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40 DAYS & 40 NIGHTS

What’s Going On in September FRI DA Y , SE P T . 1

Las Cruces/Mesilla A rt Ram ble — 5-7 p.m., Main Street Downtown. Enjoy museums,

Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar

4th Annual 4th Annual Silver City Holiday Market At the Market Silver City Holiday At the Grant County Memorial Business &

Grant County Memorial Business & Conference Center Conference Center (next to Ace Hardware on Hwy 180)

gallery shows and refreshments. Info: 575-525-1955.

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Silver City/Grant County Southw est P rint Fiesta — All day, downtown. Celebrating original prints and the artists who create and collect them. Info: www.southwestprintfiesta.org. Farm ers’ Market — 8:30 a.m.noon, 7th St. off Bullard. Fresh local foods, crafts and live music. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket. info. G rant C ounty Rolling Stones’ G em & Mineral Show — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico State University. Info: www.rollingstonesgms. blogspot.com. Rep ublican p icnic and rally — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gough Park in downtown Silver City. Rallying behind President Trump and the American workforce. Info: 575-3137997. T aste of Dow ntow n — 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Enjoy culinary delights from 14 local chefs. An annual benefit for the Silver City Mainstreet Project. Admission: $20, tickets available at the Visitor Center. Info: 575-538-5555. A ll C reatures G reat & Sm all — 2-6 p.m., The Place, 201 N. Bullard. Benefit art show for the High Desert Humane Society. Admission donation: a can of pet food. Info: 575-388-5262.

(next to Ace Hardware on Hwy 180)

Saturday, November 18 10–5pm Saturday November 18, 10-5pm Great Holiday Shopping More information on facebook.com/silvercityholidaymarket Great Holiday Shopping More information on facebook.com/silvercityholidaymarket http://ChamomileConnection.com/silver-city-holiday-market with Quality Local Artistshttp:ChamomileConnection.com/silver-city-hokiday-market with Quality Local Artists

4th Annual

Navajo Rug Auction by R.B. Burnham & Co. BRANIGAN CULTURAL CENTER, SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Friday, sept. 22 JEWELRY SALE AND APPRAISALS: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday, sept. 23 AUCTION PREVIEW IS AT 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM AUCTION STARTS AT NOON

Admission is free.

Sponsored by: Foundation for Las Cruces Museums

Ruidoso/Lincoln County A ll A m erican Futurity at Ruidoso Dow ns — Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid and Casino, 1461 Hwy. 70 E. Presenting the world’s richest Quarter Horse race. Free grandstand entrance. Info: 575-378-4431. C ham ber Music at the C abin — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shady Pines, 200 Fox (facing Wren), Cloudcroft. A benefit for Cloudcroft Schools music programs. Info: 361-557-1960. G un & Western C ollectible Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive. Admission: $6 adults, children 12 and under free. Info: 575-2587-6171. T he E v erly Brothers E x p erience — 8-10 p.m., Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Road, Alto. Featuring the Zmed Brothers. Admission: $39-$69. Buffet at 6 p.m. for $20. Info: 575336-4800. Farm er’ s Market — 5 p.m., All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. T w o Riv ers A rt Festiv al — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. p.m., Wingfield Park, Ruidoso. More than 25 artisans displaying handcrafted creations. Info: www.tworiverscraftshows. com. Farm er’ s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. T ularosa Farm ers’ Market — 7:30-9:30 a.m., Central Avenue and North Bookout Street. Info: tularosafarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Deming/Luna County Dem ing MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Courthouse Park. Info: 575-546-2674. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County O ld T im e Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m., 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences. Admission: $4. Info: 575-744-9137.

Sierra C ounty Farm ers Market — 8:30-11:30 a.m., Ralph Edwards Park, Truth or Consequences. Info 575-894-9375. 1 0 0 0 Y ears in Hillsboro/ K ingston Mim bres to Miners — 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Main Street, Hillsboro and Kingston. Arts and crafts fair, Tom Ying’s Restaurant serving lunch, silent auction, tours and a town-wide yard sale. Admission: donations only. Info: 575-895-5154. Las Cruces/Mesilla Farm ers & C rafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street downtown, stretching 7 blocks. Info: 575-201-3853. Hatch V alley C hile Festiv al — All day, Hatch Municipal Airport, 1 mile west of town on Hwy 26. 46th Annual festival. Live entertainment, carnival food and fun! Admission: $10 per carload, good for both days. Info: www.hatchchilefest. com. Alamogordo/Otero County A lam ogordo Farm ers Market — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. A lam ogordo O tero C ounty Farm ers’ P roduce and C raft Market — 8-10 a.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Boulevard. Info: 575-430-2081. C ottonw ood Festiv al — 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Alameda Park. Arts and crafts fair, food vendors, live music and entertainment. Free admission. Info: www.alamogordo.com.

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Silver City/Grant County Southw est P rint Fiesta — All day, downtown. Celebrating original prints and the artists who create and collect them. Info: www.southwestprintfiesta.org G rant C ounty Rolling Stones’ G em & Mineral Show — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico State University. Info: www.rollingstonesgms. blogspot.com. Ruidoso/Lincoln County A ll A m erican Futurity at Ruidoso Dow ns — Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid and Casino, 1461 Hwy. 70 E. Presenting the world’s richest Quarter Horse race. The All-American Derby Final today. Free grandstand entrance. Info: 575-378-4431. C ham ber Music at the C abin — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shady Pines, 200 Fox (facing Wren), Cloudcroft. A benefit for Cloudcroft Schools music programs. Info: 361-557-1960. G un & Western C ollectible Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive. Admission: $6 adults, children 12 and under free. Info: 575-2587-6171. T w o Riv ers A rt Festiv al — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. p.m., Wingfield Park, Ruidoso. More than 25 artisans displaying handcrafted creations. Info: www.tworiverscraftshows. com. Alamogordo/Otero County C ottonw ood Festiv al — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Alameda Park. Arts and crafts fair, food vendors, live music and entertainment. Free admission. Info: www.alamogordo.com. Las Cruces/Mesilla Hatch V alley C hile Festiv al — All day, Hatch Municipal Airport, 1

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mile west of town on Hwy 26. 46th Annual festival. Live entertainment, carnival food and fun! Admission: $10 per carload, good for both days. Info: www.hatchchilefest. com.

arts and crafts, vendors, a parade, car and motorcycle shows, kids’ activities and more. Admission: free to most events. Info: 575-7444892. Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m., 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences. Admission: $4. Info: 575-744-9137. Second Saturday Art Hop — 6-9 p.m., Main, Broadway, Foch, Austin, Truth or Consequences. Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late.

MONDAY, SEPT. 4

Silver City/Grant County Grant County Rolling Stones’ Gem & Mineral Show — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico State University. Info: www.rollingstonesgms. blogspot.com. Ruidoso/Lincoln County All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs — Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid and Casino, 1461 Hwy. 70 E. Presenting the world’s richest Quarter Horse race. The All-American Futurity today. Free grandstand entrance. Info: 575-378-4431. Chamber Music at the Cabin — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shady Pines, 200 Fox (facing Wren), Cloudcroft. A benefit for Cloudcroft Schools music programs. Info: 361-557-1960. Two Rivers Art Festival — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wingfield Park, Ruidoso. More than 25 artisans displaying handcrafted creations. Info: www.tworiverscraftshows.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Ruidoso/Lincoln County Chamber Music at the Cabin — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shady Pines, 200 Fox (facing Wren), Cloudcroft. A benefit for Cloudcroft Schools music programs. Info: 361-557-1960. Las Cruces/Mesilla Carl Maier Portfolio Presentation with the Doña Ana Photography Club — 7 p.m. at the SW Environmental Center, 275 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Info: www.daphotoclub.org. Alamogordo/Otero County Full Moon Hike — 7:15 p.m. at White Sands National Monument. Ranger guided hike under the full moon across the dunes. Reservations required. Info: www.nps.gov/ whsa,

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

Silver City/Grant County Farmers’ Market at ACE Hardware — 10:30-1:30 p.m., 3025 US-180 and 32nd St. Bypass. Admission: free. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket.info. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Chamber Music at the Cabin — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shady Pines, 200 Fox (facing Wren), Cloudcroft. A benefit for Cloudcroft Schools music programs. Info: 361-557-1960. Wine Down Wednesday — 6-8 p.m., Apache Tee Restaurant, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carriso Canyon Road, Mescalero. Live music, wine and appetizers throughout the evening. Alamogordo/Otero County Alamogordo Farmers Market — 5-6:15 p.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. Full Moon Night Tularosa Basin Musicians Union — 7:30 p.m. at White Sands National Monument. Info: www.nps.gov/whsa, Las Cruces/Mesilla Farmers & Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza de las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

Silver City/Grant County Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot

The Doña Ana Archaeological Society presentation “Tantalizing Tassili Tadrart: Rock art along the Edge of the Plateau of the Rivers in Algeria,” takes place in Las Cruces Sept. 12. (Courtesy Photo)

Rods exhibit and opening reception — 4:30 p.m., McCray Gallery. New Mexico History Museum photo exhibit focusing on mobile works of art and their makers. Info: 575-538-6469. Western Institute of Lifelong Learning in-person registration and fall social — 5 p.m. at the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky. Info: 575-538-6835. Film Series at Santa Clara Armory — 7 p.m., US 180, Bayard, “Surviving the Dust Bowl.” Admission: Free. Info: 575-538-5555. Deming/Luna County Main Street Market — 8 a.m.noon, Corner of Spruce & Copper Street. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Karaoke in Elephant Butte — 6-9 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Resort, 101 Clubhouse Road, Elephant Butte. Admission: free. Info: 575744-7100.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Silver City/Grant County Book Talk: “Overturned Bucket: Love, Loss and Redemption” — 3:30 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. in Silver City. Written by Rose Spader and based on a true story about the life of a woman born during the New Mexico territorial years. Info: 575-538-3672. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — 5-7 p.m., All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Maddie and Tae in Concert — 8-9:30 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. Admission: $25 and up. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Elephant Days 2017 — 10 a.m.10 p.m., Elephant Butte Event Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Boulevard, Elephant Butte. Live music, arts and crafts, vendors, a parade, car and motorcycle shows, kids’ activities and more. Admission: free to most events. Info: 575-7444892.

Street. Info: 575-538-3672. Red Hot Children’s Fiesta — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Penny Park, 1305 North Grant Street. Admission: Free. Info: 575-388-1198. Moonlight Hike at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument — 8:30-10:30 p.m., Dwellings Trail Head Museum. Admission: entrance fees. Info: 575-536-9461. Deming/Luna County MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.noon, Corner of Spruce and Copper Street. Info: 575-546-2674. Alamogordo/Otero County Alamogordo Farmers Market — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. Alamogordo Otero County Farmers’ Produce and Craft Market — 8-10 a.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Boulevard. Info: 575-430-2081. Las Cruces/Mesilla Movies in the Park — at dusk, Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Showing “The BFG” Admission Free. Info: 575-541-2550. Children’s Matinee Series — Noon, Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Admission: $1 per person, cash only. Info: 575-541-2444. Classic Film Series — 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. “Meet Me in St. Louis” Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $8 per person. Season passes available. Info: www.visitlascruces. com. Farmers & Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street downtown, stretching 7 blocks. Info: 575-201-3853. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Sierra County Farmers Market — 8:30-11:30 a.m., Ralph Edwards Park, Truth or Consequences. Info 575-894-9375. Elephant Days 2017 — 10 a.m.10 p.m., Elephant Butte Event Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Boulevard, Elephant Butte. Live music,

Ruidoso/Lincoln County 22nd Annual Lincoln County Art Loop Tour — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour various art studios throughout Lincoln County. Info: www.artloop.org. Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Tularosa Farmers’ Market — 7:30-9:30 a.m., Central Avenue and North Bookout Road. Info: tularosafarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Silver City/Grant County “Active Hope in a time of great challenge” — noon-3:30 p.m. at the Lotus Center in Silver City. Pamela Morgan and Shirley Pevarnik lead exercises based on the work of Joanna Macy. Info: 575-5905561. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Art of Wine at Heart of the Desert — 1-4 p.m., Heart of the Desert, 7288 Hwy 54/70. Enjoy instructor supervised acrylic painting on canvas while enjoying Heart of the Desert wine. Fees: $35 per person. Info: 575-434-0035. Las Cruces/Mesilla Art Ramble — 5-7 p.m., Main Street Downtown. Enjoy museums, gallery shows and refreshments. Info: 575-525-1955. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Campfire sing-along — Black Range Lodge, Kingston. Info: 575895-5652. Elephant Days 2017 — 10 a.m.10 p.m., Elephant Butte Event Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Boulevard, Elephant Butte. Live music, arts and crafts, vendors, a parade, car and motorcycle shows, kids’ activities and more. Admission: free to most events. Info: 575-7444892. Alamogordo/Otero County Music for Meals — 2 p.m., Rohovec Theatre, NMSU-Alamogordo campus, 2400 N. Scenic Drive. Theatre on the Hill Guild presents four musical acts. Proceeds go to NMSU-A Aggie Cupboard. Admission: $5 suggested donation. Info: 575-430-9723.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Las Cruces/Mesilla Pops Under the Stars! — 7:30 p.m. Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Info: 575-6463709.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Silver City/Grant County Farmers’ Market — 8:30 a.m.noon, 7th St. off Bullard. Fresh local foods, crafts and live music. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket. info. Friends of the Library Book Sale — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1510 Market

On Sept. 22 and 23 the Navajo Rug Auction offers appraisals, sales, information, preview and auction at the Las Cruces Branigan Cultural Center. (Courtesy Photo)

Silver City/Grant County Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County — 10:30 a.m. at Cross Point Assembly of God Church, 11600 U.S. 180 E. Speakers Adrienne Dare and Mikke Jemin on “Expanding your Horizons” science conference. Info: 575-5373643. Alamogordo/Otero County Launch Pad Lecture —9 a.m., New Mexico Museum of Space History, first floor. Topic: A Long Way From Home: The Trip of Voyager 1 with Curator Sue Taylor. Admission: free. Info: 575-437-2840. Deming/Luna County Deming MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Spruce Street. Info: 575-546-2674. Las Cruces/Mesilla COAS Bookstore Storytellers — 10:30 a.m., both locations. Downtown, Douglas Jackson; Solano, Judith Ames. Info: 575-524-8471.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

Silver City/Grant County Open Technology Lab — 3:305:30 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. in Silver City. Info: 575-538-3672. Las Cruces/Mesilla Tantalizing Tassili Tadrart: Rock Art along the edge of the Plateau of the Rivers in Algeria — 7 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Auditorium, 3011 Buena Vida Circle in Las Cruces. Doña Ana Archaeological Society member Margaret Berrier gives the presentation. Info: 75524-9497.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Silver City/Grant County Farmers’ Market at ACE Hardware — 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3025 US-180 and 32nd St. Bypass. Admission: free. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket.info. Lunch and Learn, A conversation with Silver City Mayor, Ken Ladner — noon-1 p.m. at the ABC Room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky. Info: 575-538-6835. Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius — 7 p.m., Light Hall Theater. Bluegrass Americana master and Grammy-winning singer songwriter comes to Silver City! Admission: $25. Info: 575-538-6469. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Info: www. motorcyclerally.com. Alamogordo/Otero County Wine Down Wednesday on the Patio — 6-9 p.m., Heart of the Desert, 7288 Hwy. 54/70. Enjoy Michael Francis performing jazz on the piano. Hitch-N-Post selling BBQ plates, plus light snacks, beer and wine available for purchase. Fees: $7 cover at the door. Info: 575-434-0035. Alamogordo Farmers Market — 5-6:15 p.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. Las Cruces/Mesilla Farmers & Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza de las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853. Evening Farmers & Crafts Market — 5-9 p.m., downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street. Info 575-201-3853.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

Silver City/Grant County Mexico Vive! Workshop for community musicians — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Parotti Music Building. Workshop is geared toward musicians with a minimum of two years’ experience on their instrument. Participants will gain knowledge of basic to advanced Mariachi style and technique. Admission: $50 per participant. Info: 575-538-6617. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — 8 a.m-7 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Info: www. motorcyclerally.com. Alamogordo/Otero County Mike Super — 7 p.m., Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Avenue. Come enjoy America’s Got Talent finalist and America’s Favorite Mystifier! Info: 575-437-2202. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Karaoke in Elephant Butte — 6-9 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Resort, 101 Clubhouse Road, Elephant Butte. Admission: free. Info: 575744-7100. Las Cruces/Mesilla A History of Nature and Man at Leasburg Dam State Park — 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. Guided, moderate 2-mile hike. Experience the diverse environments, wildlife and geothermal springs, desert plants and peoples that have made this area home over the centuries. Admis-

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 Silver City/Grant County Mexico Vive! Workshop for community musicians — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Parotti Music Building. Workshop is geared toward musicians with a minimum of two years’ experience on their instrument. Participants will gain knowledge of basic to advanced Mariachi style and technique. Admission: $50 per participant. Info: 575-538-6617. Las Cruces/Mesilla Contra Cance — 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. Rus Bradburd and Dennis Daily will ba the band and Lonnie Ludeman is the caller. Info: 575-522-1691. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — 5-7 p.m., All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Info: www. motorcyclerally.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 Silver City/Grant County Farmers’ Market — 8:30 a.m.noon, 7th St. off Bullard. Fresh local foods, crafts and live music. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket. info. LGBTQ Pride Festival — 10 a.m.-11 p.m., 3025 US-180. Info: silvercitypride@gmail.com. Honeybee Presentation — 3:30-

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Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m., 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences. Admission: $4. Info: 575-744-9137.

Admission: $15. Info: 575-3886469. Las Cruces/Mesilla Farmers & Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza de las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853. Alamogordo/Otero County Alamogordo Farmers Market — 5-6:15 p.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

The Fernando “Fernie” Lechuga Trio performs for the Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society Sept. 17 in Las Cruces. (Courtesy Photo)

5:30 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. in Silver City. Beekeeper Susan Clair gives a presentation about honeybees and other pollinators Info: 575-538-3672. Mexico Vive! — 7 p.m., Fine Arts Theater. WNMU Expressive Arts Department presents a performance by Mariachi Raíces de América, celebrating Mexico’s independence through a magical evening of song and dance. Admission: $10. Info: 575-538-6469. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Migrant Bird Field Trip with Lincoln County Bird Club — 8 a.m. carpool leaves from Beall’s parking lot on U.S. 70 in Ruidoso. Venues include Bent, Tularosa and Holloman Lakes. Info: 575-937-5416. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Info: www. motorcyclerally.com. Tularosa Farmers’ Market — 7:30-9:30 a.m., Central Avenue and North Bookout Street. Info: tularosafarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. Alamogordo/Otero County Alamogordo Farmers Market — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. Alamogordo Otero County Farmers’ Produce and Craft Market — 8-10 a.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Boulevard. Info: 575-430-2081. Las Cruces/Mesilla. Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade and Fiesta — 11 a.m.noon, with events through 10 p.m., Old Mesilla Plaza. Commemorate Mexico’s Independence Day. Free admission. Info: 575-524-3262. Farmers & Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street downtown, stretching 7 blocks. Info: 575-201-3853. Music and the Stars — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. Live music from Alison Reynolds. Look through several types of telescopes. Volunteer astronomers from the ASLC will be on hand to assist. Admission: $5 per car, event is free with paid camping permit. Info: 575-524-4068. Deming/Luna County MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.noon, Corner of Spruce and Copper Street. Info: 575-546-2674.

Silver City/Grant County Gila Native Plant Society field trip — 8 a.m. meet at the south parking lot of the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the WNMU campus for carpooling. Info: 575-535-4064. Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods: Competition and Exhibition — Noon-5 p.m., Juan Chacon Parking lot and McCray Gallery. Attendees will also enjoy food, vendors and music. Admission: free; vehicle entry fee $20. Info: 575-590-5467. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — 8 a.m-2 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Info: www. motorcyclerally.com. Las Cruces/Mesilla Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta — Noon-7:30 p.m., Old Mesilla Plaza. Commemorate Mexico’s Independence Day! Free admission. Info: 575-524-3262. Celebrate Authors — 2-4 p.m., Branigan Library, Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Avenue. The 4th annual event will include 23 authors available to talk about their works. Recently published books will be available for purchase. Admission: free. Info: www. libraryfriendslc.org. Fernando “Fernie” Lechuga Trio — 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo in Las Cruces. A Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society monthly concert. Dessert Social at 6:30 p.m. Info: 575-6408752.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

Las Cruces/Mesilla Third Quarter Print Competition with the Doña Ana Photography Club — 7 p.m. at the SW Environmental Center, 275 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Info: www.daphotoclub.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

Silver City/Grant County Grant County Fair — 7 a.m., Sierra County Fairgrounds, Cliff. Admission: $4 adults; children under 6 free. Info: 575-538-1908. Farmers’ Market at ACE Hardware — 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., 3025 US-180 and 32nd St. Bypass. Admission: free. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket.info. Lunch and Learn, From Yosemite Valley to the Summit of Mounty Whitney: Hiking the John Muir Trail in the Summer of 1968 — noon to 1 p.m. at the ABC Room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky. Info: 575-538-6835. Trad Attack! From Estonia — 7 p.m., Light Hall Theater. Folk rock powerhouse trio will delight with exciting Estonian sounds in which the old and new collide and spark.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Silver City/Grant County Gila River Festival — All day, Silver City. Hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, including river outings, field trips, workshops, storytelling, cooking and foraging. Info: www.gilaconservation.org. Grant County Fair — 7 a.m., Sierra County Fairgrounds, Cliff. Admission: $4 adults; children under 6 free. Info: 575-538-1908. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — 5-7 p.m., All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info 575-808-0630. Tour de Ruidoso Century Cycling Ride — 4-8 p.m.., packet pickup and late registration, MCM Elegante Lodge and Suites. Info: www.tourderuidoso.itsyourrace. com. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Pickamania! — all day, Black Range Lodge, 119 Main St., Hillsboro. Bluegrass, Gospel and Apple Pie with Bill Bussmann MC. Admission: $10; $5 SCAC members, seniors and children under 12. Info: 575-895-5652. Las Cruces/Mesilla Navajo Rug Auction sale and appraisal session — 6-8 p.m. at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. For $10 Native American rugs, baskets, jewelry and similar items will be appraised. Info: 575-532-1051.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Silver City/Grant County Farmers’ Market — 8:30 a.m.noon, 7th St. off Bullard. Fresh local foods, crafts and live music. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket. info. Gila River Festival — All day, Silver City. Hands-on activities designed to foster a deeper intimacy with the Gila River, including river outings, field trips, workshops, storytelling, cooking and foraging. Info: www.gilaconservation.org.

D ESERT EX POSURE G rant C ounty Fair — 7 a.m., Sierra County Fairgrounds, Cliff. Admission: $4 adults; children under 6 free. Info: 575-538-1908. Alamogordo/Otero County Alamogordo Farmers Market — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. A lam ogordo O tero C ounty Farm ers’ P roduce and C raft Market — 8-10 a.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Boulevard. Info: 575-430-2081. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County C .A .S.T . for K ids Fishing T ournam ent — 7 a.m.-noon, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Tournament unites volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors. Admission: park entrance fee for spectators; free for participants. Info: 575-744-5567. P ickam ania! — all day, Black Range Lodge, 119 Main St., Hillsboro. Bluegrass, Gospel and Apple Pie with Bill Bussmann MC. Admission: $10; $5 SCAC members, seniors and children under 12. Info: 575-895-5652. O ld T im e Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m., 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences. Admission: $4. Info: 575-744-9137. Deming/Luna County MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.noon, Corner of Spruce and Copper Street. Info: 575-546-2674. Las Cruces/Mesilla Farm ers & C rafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street downtown, stretching 7 blocks. Info: 575-201-3853. N av aj o Rug A uction — 9-11:30 a.m. preview with auction beginning at noon at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. For $10 Native American rugs, baskets, jewelry and similar items will be appraised. Info: 575532-1051. Discov ering Leasburg Dam State P ark — 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. Guided, moderate 2-mile hike. Experience the diverse environments, wildlife and geothermal springs, desert plants and peoples that have made this area home over the centuries. Admission: $5 per car, event is free with paid camping permit. Info: 575-524-4068. N MSU A ggies Football v s. U T E P Miners — 6 p.m., Aggie Memorial Stadium, 1810 E University Avenue. Info: 575-646-1420. Mov ies in the P ark — at dusk, Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. “Finding Nemo” Admission Free. Info: 575-541-2550. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farm er’ s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. T our de Ruidoso C entury C ycling Ride — 6:30 a.m.., packet pick-up; race begins at 8:00 a.m., MCM Elegante Lodge and Suites. Info: www.tourderuidoso.itsyourrace. com. Ruidoso K ite Festiv al — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. White Mountain Sports Complex. Info: 575-257-5030. T ularosa Farm ers’ Market — 7:30-9:30 a.m., Central Avenue and North Bookout Street. Info: tularosafarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Blues, Brew s & BBQ — Noon-6 p.m., Inn of the Mountain Gods. Choose to sample from over 200 different beers and listen to live blues bands on the lawn in front of

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burg Dam State P ark — 8-10 a.m., Leasburg Dam State Park Visitor Center. Admission: $5 per car, event is free with paid camping permit. Info: 575-524-4068.

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Silver City/Grant County P resident’ s C ham ber Music Series — 7 p.m., Light Hall Theater, featuring Willy Sucre and Friends. Pre-performance wine and cheese reception on Light Hall patio, 6:30 p.m. Admission: $15; season pass for 5 performances, $60. Info: 575538-6469.

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Silver City/Grant County Free Library C ard Rep lacem ent Day — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. in Silver City. Info: 575-5383672. Farm ers’ Market at A C E Hardw are — 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3025 US-180 and 32nd St. Bypass. Admission: free. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket.info. Lunch and Learn, A case study of an ( erroneous) rep ort of a m agnitude 6 .8 earthq uake in the Santa Barbara C hannel — noon to 1 p.m. at the ABC Room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky. Info: 575-538-6835. Las Cruces/Mesilla Farm ers & C rafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza de las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853. Southern N ew Mex ico State Fair and Rodeo — 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Info: 575-524-8602. Alamogordo/Otero County Wine Dow n Wednesday on the

Delilah Ruth, Ca m den Richards, Brynlee K ane, A ndrew C arson, Au bree K ane, Sylv ia Staley, Scott Richards and E v an Richards take pa rt in a Las C ruces Jr . Ja z z ercise Sum m er Bash K ids cam p by p acking shoe box es of school supp lies and p ersonal care item s as p art of their “P ay it forw ard day” at cam p . I n Sep tem ber the cam p is on the 2 9 th. ( Cou rtesy P hoto)

P atio — 6-9 p.m., Heart of the Desert, 7288 Hwy. 54/70. Enjoy Catfish Fry performing Blues on the guitar. Hitch-N-Post selling BBQ plates, plus light snacks, beer and wine available for purchase. Fees: $7 cover at the door. Info: 575-4340035. A lam ogordo Farm ers Market — 5-6:15 p.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323.

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Silver City/Grant County E dw ina and C harles Milner Wom en in the A rts Lecture: Susan McA llister and N aom i N atale — 6:30 p.m., Light Hall Theater. Million Bones Project and The Arts of Revolution. Admission: free. Info: 575-538-6469. Film Series at Santa C lara A rm ory — 7 p.m., US 180, Bayard, “The Milagro Beanfield War.” Admission: Free. Info: 575-538-5555. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County K araoke in E lep hant Butte — 6-9 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Resort, 101 Clubhouse Road, Elephant Butte. Admission: free. Info: 575744-7100. Las Cruces/Mesilla Southern N ew Mex ico State Fair and Rodeo — 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Info: 575-524-8602. N ational Hisp anic Heritage m onth celebration — 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. Ranger led hike along the beautiful Upper Mogollon Trail with beautiful vistas of the Rio Grande and surrounding mountains. Admission: $5 per car, event is free with paid camping permit. Info: 575-524-4068. A History of N ature and Man at Leasburg Dam State P ark — 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. Guided, moderate 2-mile hike. Experience the diverse environments, wildlife and geothermal springs, desert plants and peoples that have made this area home over the centuries. Admission: $5 per car, event is free with paid camping permit. Info: 575-524-4068.

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P atricia R. Mihok is am ong 2 3 regional authors wh o will be at the Fourth An nual Ce lebrate Au thors ev ent on Sept . 1 7 at the Th om as Branigan Mem orial Library. ( Cou rtesy P hoto)

Silver City/Grant County Southw est Festiv al of the Written Word — 2-7:30 p.m., Silver City, multiple venues. Talks, performances and readings celebrating those who write in or about the Southwest. Info: www.swwordfiesta.org. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farm er’ s Market — 5-7 p.m., All

American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farm er’ s Market — 5-7 p.m., All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. Las Cruces/Mesilla Southern N ew Mex ico State Fair and Rodeo — 9 a.m.-midnight, Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Info: 575-524-8602. K id’ s N ight O ut: E m oj i N ight — 6-8:30 p.m. at Las Cruces Jazzercise Fitness Center, 3217 El Camino Real. Info: 941-705-0800.

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Silver City/Grant County Farm ers’ Market — 8:30 a.m.noon, 7th St. off Bullard. Fresh local foods, crafts and live music. Info: www.silvercityfarmersmarket. info. Mim bres V alley Harv est Festiv al — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., San Lorenzo Elementary School, 2655 Hwy 35 North, San Lorenzo. Admission: free. Info: www.mimbresharvestfest.com. Southw est Festiv al of the Written Word — 2-7:30 p.m., Silver City, multiple venues. Talks, performances and readings celebrating those who write in or about the Southwest. Info: www.swwordfiesta. org/20107-festival-schedule/ Deming/Luna County MainStreet Market — 8 a.m.noon, Corner of Spruce and Copper Street. Info: 575-546-2674. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-noon, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. T ularosa Farm ers’ Market — 7:30-9:30 a.m., Central Avenue and North Bookout Street. Info: tularosafarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County O ld T im e Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m., 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences. Admission: $4. Info: 575-744-9137. E nd of Sum m er C ar Show and Fundraiser — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Healing Waters Plaza, 300 Daniels, Truth or Consequences. First annual End of Summer Car Show to benefit Matthew 25 Food Pantry. Admission: free; vehicle entries, $15 each. Info: 575-297-7548.

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Silver City/Grant County Southw est Festiv al of the Written Word — 2-7:30 p.m., Silver City, multiple venues. Talks, performances and readings celebrating those who write in or about the Southwest. Info: www.swwordfiesta.org. Las Cruces/Mesilla Southern N ew Mex ico State Fair and Rodeo — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Info: 575-524-8602.

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Silver City/Grant County Martin Hayes and Dennis C ahill — 7 p.m., Light Hall Theater. Acclaimed traditional Irish music duo will delight attendees with exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. Admission: $15. Info: 575-5386469.

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Las Cruces/Mesilla 3 Redneck T enors — 7:30 p.m., Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. Enjoy a new breed in the “tenor Genre” featuring classically-trained veteran artists and finalists on America’s Got Talent. Admission: $5-$60. Info: 575-4057429.

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Silver City/Grant County Farm ers’ Market at A C E Hardw are — 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3025 US-180. Admission: free. Lunch and Learn, Scuttling, the deliberate sinking of a ship by the ow ner or com m ander — noon to 1 p.m. at the ABC Room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky. Info: 575-538-6835. Alamogordo/Otero County A lam ogordo Farm ers Market — 5-6:15 p.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323.

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Alamogordo/Otero County A lam ogordo Farm ers Market — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Alameda Park. Info: 575-682-3323. A lam ogordo O tero C ounty Farm ers’ P roduce and C raft Market — 8-10 a.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Boulevard. Info: 575-430-2081. Las Cruces/Mesilla Southern N ew Mex ico State Fair and Rodeo — 9 a.m.-midnight, Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Info: 575-5248602. Farm ers & C rafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street downtown, stretching 7 blocks. Info: 575-201-3853. Monthly Bird I D tours at Leas-

Alamogordo/Otero County Martial A rtists and A crobats of T ianj in, P RC — 7 p.m., Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Avenue. On stage will be one of the best acrobatic troupes in China. Info: 575-4372202. Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County K araoke in E lep hant Butte — 6-9 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Resort, 101 Clubhouse Road, Elephant Butte. Admission: free. Info: 575744-7100. Sierra C ounty Fair — 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sierra County Fairgrounds, 23953 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences. Admission: free. Info: 575-894-2375.

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WINGING IT! • YVONNE LANELLI

Late Summer Birding Three Rivers is more than petroglyphs

ow that you’ve boned up on birds in your field guides, websites or apps (Desert Exposure July, 2017, page 32), it’s time to explore! Summer monsoons bring welcome rains to both humans and birds in our southern New Mexico deserts and mountains. So, tuck your bird book in your backpack — or load the app on your smartphone or tablet — drape the binoculars around your neck and join the Lincoln County Bird Club on a late summer adventure to Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, midway between Carrizozo and Tularosa on US 54 in Otero County. The vast majority of visitors to Three Rivers trek there to view and speculate on the more than 21,000 petroglyphs that comprise “one of the largest and most interesting petroglyph sites in the Southwest,” according to the website, www.recreation.gov. But Three Rivers’ varied topography also lends itself to productive birding. We couldn’t contain our excitement. “New birds for my Life List!” said one member excitedly.

Lincoln County birders detour to Santo Niño de Atocha Chapel.

“Every time I spotted one bird, someone on the other side of the van spotted a different one!” chimed another. “We verified 19 bird species along the 15-mile road from U.S. 54 to the Three Rivers Campground” said Anita Powell. Barn swallows swooping overhead alerted birders to a ranch house bird feeder visible from

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at this point named Campground Road. Turkey vultures wheeled high overhead. Little else took flight in the growing overcast. When the road forked, the caravan detoured to the Santo Niño de Atocha Chapel to explore its adjacent cemetery. Recent graves were marked by granite headstones as well as plastic flowers and keepsakes such as football helmets and beer bottles. But many more graves were marked only by small wooden crosses painted white. Names had probably been written on them but had long since faded. Despite the presence of numerous massive Siberian elms and sprinklers watering the grounds, no birds appeared. Continuing toward Three Rivers Campground, keen-eyed birders spotted a female house finch and both Cassin’s and Western Kingbirds. “The difference is in the tail. Both have dark tails, but the Cassin’s has a white tip while the Western shows a white stripe on both sides of the tail,” explained Ernie Powell. As expected, a Greater Roadrunner ran alongside the now-dirt road (the last seven miles of the thirteen-mile road are unpaved) for a few feet before disappearing into brush. A flash of black and white signaled a Loggerhead Shrike. “We tried to follow it into brush to see if it had impaled any prey, but it flew out of sight,” said a birder. Lacking talons, loggerheads impale their prey on cactus thorns or wedge prey between branches. Dead branches or dead trees make good spots for sighting birds. “No distracting foliage,” explained Ernie, intent on scoping birds visible to the naked eye. Perfectly detailed in his scope appeared Phainopepla, Northern Flicker, Olive-sided Flycatcher and a Red-tailed Hawk. “I’d hoped to spot the Phainopepla because I’ve seen it here

before but very few places elsewhere,” Ernie continued, laying down his scope. This unusual-looking bird is shiny black as a male, gray as a female, and sports a jaunty crest. A passing rancher stopped to see if our pulled-over vehicles were in trouble and when we explained we were birding, he genially offered, “Yup, you’ll see lots of them black birds.” We continued to the end of the road which terminates at a campground and picnic area. It’s also the lower trailhead of Three Rivers Trail T-44 into the White Mountain Wilderness, several thousand feet higher. We saw and heard no birds, but then, as one birder explained, “I was too intent on my picnic lunch to pay attention to birds!” To optimize your Three Rivers birding experience, start with a full tank of gas and plan on arriving at the turn-off from US 54 early in the morning when birds are active. Although the unpaved portion of County Road B 030 is maintained, expect ruts and be prepared to change a flat. We did. Pack lots of water and picnic lunches. A gift shop with public facilities is at the turn-off but it’s the only one until you arrive at the visitor center. Since becoming a novice birder, I appreciate both the company and expertise of our Lincoln County Bird Club as we take field trips all over southern New Mexico. Whether novice or experienced, your local club welcomes you. In Lincoln County, many of our members are seasonal and join us when they’re in the area. If you’re in Lincoln County and would like to bird with us: 575937-5416 or jw_e@beyondbb. com. Novice birder and awardwinning freelance writer/ photographer Yvonne Lanelli (www.evlanelli.com) enjoys sharing birding adventures in southern New Mexico.

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Jim Edwards, far left, LCBC president, images a Mogollon pit house while LCBC members imagine its ancient inhabitants at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site on a recent field trip. (Photos by Yvonne Lanelli)

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The Music Makers My husband, Jimmy, reminded me of the guy in a Pensacola park who would walk out into the nearby woods early every morning to play his bagpipes, providing his fellow RVers with an eerie wake-up call. And that reminded us both of the retired Marine who began every morning with rigorous calisthenics in front of his RV, accompanied by a rousing Souza march and his two barking shelties.

The Artist My friend Diane tells about an octogenarian she and her husband met at an RV park in Texas. After introducing himself, he smiled slyly and motioned for them to follow him around to the side of his RV. There they saw a long, long sewer hose made up of at least eight or 10 separate hoses of assorted colors. More than 100 feet of hose, winding around and around on the ground near his sewer outlet. “I’ve saved them from every RV I ever owned. Makes a real pretty design, doesn’t it?” he bragged as they looked at it in wonder. “And when I empty the tanks, I reminisce about all the adventures I had in each one of those rigs.” And he winked at Diane.

The Pranksters Another friend who spends the winter at the RV haven of Quartzsite, Arizona, tells about the time he mentioned to his buddies that he was looking for a new recliner. A few days later he pulled up to his RV and saw a decent-looking recliner setting on his site. When questioned, a neighbor told him he’d “seen Rollie’s truck over there.” My friend knew that meant trouble because Rollie and his buddy Bill, both retired, were the practical jokers of the Longterm Visitors Area on the BLM property where they all stayed. “It’s barely used,” Rollie deadpanned when confronted. “But where did it come from,” my friend persisted. “Well, Bill and I were driving around the nudie section and there’s this chair just sitting out in front of an RV, with a sign that said help yourself. So we knocked on the door and this guy opens it stark naked. Yeah, he says, it’s free.” He snickered. “Like I said, barely used.” “Gasoline and a match,” ordered my friend. “Now.” That afternoon Rollie’s truck pulled up and the chuckling duo picked up the offending chair for delivery to the Goodwill Store. Now there are several morals to this story, the most important seeming to be — if you’re squeamish, don’t buy furniture from a Goodwill.

The Traffic Cop Jimmy ALMOST qualifies for oddball status with his habit of occasionally shouting “slow down” at drivers who are speeding through the park. But his enthusiasm for this activity is mild compared to the RVer who briefly stayed here last year. His RV was situated on a lane near the entrance, and he would stand out in front, holding the microphone from his karaoke equipment, waiting for cars to pull into the park. Then regardless of whether they were speeding, he would shout out “THERE’S A SPEED LIMIT AND IF YOU DON’T ABIDE BY IT, I WILL TURN YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER INTO THE POLICE!” He startled quite a few drivers before being asked to stop by management. Later we found out that this was an act he performs at every RV park he visits, and that, not so surprising, he rarely stays anywhere very long. Ah, yes, the oddballs. Generally harmless, they amuse us and sometime irritate us, but they always add another flavor to the already savory lifestyle of the fulltime RVer. Sheila and husband, Jimmy Sowder, have lived at Rose Valley RV Ranch in Silver City for four years following five years of wandering the U.S. from Maine to California. She can be contacted at sksowder@aol. com.

D ESERT EX POSURE

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MUSIC EXPOSURE • CAROLYN DITTMER

‘Music for Meals’ Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo benefit he idea that led to “Music for Meals” morphed a few times before becoming music on a Sunday afternoon, but the event’s purpose never wavered. Associate Professor of Theatre, Connie Breding was determined to have a benefit for Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo, the food pantry that provides food assistance to New Mexico State University at Alamogordo students, faculty and staff. The Theatre on the Hill Guild voted unanimously to host the event. “When you think of someone going to college, you may be aware that they face daily struggles, but you may not consider that many of the students who attend classes also struggle with a shortage of food for themselves and their families,” Breding said. “With community food pantries being utilized more, many colleges have stepped up to help both students and staff. This is exactly what NMSU-A has done with the formation of Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo.” The program has provided non-perishable food to the NMSU-A community since April 2015. Greg Hillis with the Office of Institutional Research at NMSU-A, Otero Hunger Coalition board member, and Aggie Cupboard team member attributes NMSU-A involvement to team members’ interest in the community. He credits retired NMSU-A professor, OHC colleague, and friend Bruce Martin with most of

Fos Sadler, Lynette Wedig, Donnie Burt and Rob Hicks rehearse for “Music for Meals.”

what is happening with the Aggie Cupboard. “Dr. Martin is a big influence in getting people involved with that. He’s gotten me involved and several others,” Hillis said. “Although I’ve been part and parcel into it, I would never have gotten it started without his urging.” Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo distributes food once a month on the last Tuesday and Wednesday and is designed to help people get through that last week when funds can be limited. “We don’t have the resources to do any more than that right now,” said Hillis. An NMSU ID number or enrollment in the adult education program are the only requirements. Use of the Aggie Cupboard has gone from an average of 14 or 15 people per month to 19 per month this year with a couple

of record months when up to 30 people were served. Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo exists because of generous donations of in-date, non-perishable food and cash by the NMSU-A and Otero County communities. Food donations are accepted at the NMSU-A campus and monetary donations can be made through either the NMSU Foundation, which is the fundraising side of the college or Otero Hunger Coalition. Donations should be designated for Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo. With Aggie Cupboard Las Cru-

ces as the model for the local group, Hillis is optimistic about moving into the type of fundraising that the Las Cruces group does. “They’ve set up an account so people can go online and donate directly to the NMSU Foundation for the Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo,” Hillis said. In Las Cruces, select restaurants donate a portion of the income from customer meals to the Aggie Cupboard through the “Eat for Pete” project, named for the NMSU mascot, Pistol Pete. Hillis hopes to get a similar project going in Alamogordo.

“Music for Meals” will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Rohovec Theatre on the NMSU-A campus, 2400 Scenic Drive, Alamogordo. Local musicians offering several musical genres will entertain. Ed Dittmer describes his acoustic guitar style as contemporary folk, playing a blend of his own songs as well as cover tunes. Rudy Wood, billed as “New Mexico’s Favorite Texas Song Writer” tells tales of his experiences in his Texas style country songs. While Scott Hancock and Kathy Barnes perform many styles, they have chosen Celtic tunes for this show. The Tulie Peak Trio features active and retired NMSU-A faculty members, Fos Sadler and Lynette Wedig, respectively, with Rob Hicks completing the threesome who specialize in light jazz and swing styles. All proceeds from the donation admission price, concession stand and tickets for chance drawings will be contributed to Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo. Cash, credit cards and checks will be accepted. For information about “Music for Meals,” leave a message at 575-430-9723. For more information about Aggie Cupboard Alamogordo, call Hillis at 575-4393624.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD at 7th and Texas in Silver City, NM, wishes to extend a sincere invitation to all who are married, divorced, widowed, partnered, single, richer than Bill Gates or poorer than a war refugee. We invite you to visit us if you barely speak English, are fluent in twelve languages, are skinny as a soda straw or classified as a bit pudgy. We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or can’t carry a tune in a galvanized bucket. You’re also welcome here if you’re just curious, just left rehab or recently got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish or Hindu, whether you’re all of the above or none of them. We couldn’t care less when you last attended church.

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We also welcome those of you who are emotionally immature or responsible beyond the call of duty, no matter your age. We invite all those over sixty who have yet to grow up, teenagers who feel they are already adults as well as overworked moms, football addict dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, total rednecks, latte-sippers, health nuts and junk food junkies. We welcome those who are suffering or grieving, whether or not you’ve found closure or healing. We also welcome you if your problems are consuming you physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. We especially welcome those with negative religious experiences in the past because we’ve all been there as well. Whether you’re on the verge of being sent to debtor’s prison or have a billion dollar stash buried in your back yard, we welcome you. We invite you here if you think the earth is flat, the Easter Bunny is real, work too hard, don’t or can’t work at all, can’t spell, count or tie your own shoes. We welcome you if you’re Democrat, Republican, Independent or anything in between. You’re invited here if you’re branded, pierced, tattooed or all of them. We welcome you here if you had religion crammed down your throat as a kid, got lost and ended up here thinking it was a rock ‘n roll festival. If you’re a baptized Christian of any denomination, the Holy Eucharist is offered to you. If you aren’t baptized, we can fix that. We welcome, tourists, locals, skeptics, warm hearts and hardened ones. Because you’re a CHILD OF GOD, we welcome YOU! Sundays 8AM and 10:30AM, 5th Sundays, 9:30AM.

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