The Corridor October/November 2017

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017

"The Glass Balloon"

by David Shanfeld

IN THIS ISSUE

VOLUME 3 - NUMBER 9

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 is community newsmagazine serving the I-25 / US-285 corridor, New Mexico 41, the Santa Fe Trail, old Route 66, the Turquoise Trail, the Salinas Salt Missons Trail, and the old Spanish Trail corridors of north central New Mexico.

ON THE COVER:

“The Glass Balloon”

by David Shanfeld

Original blown glass hot-air balloon created at Tesuque Glassworks 1510 Bishop’s Lodge Rd, Tesuque, NM www.tesuqueglassworks.com (505) 988-2165 www.davidshanfeld.com contact@davidshanfeld.com Photo by Marc-Paul LaRouche

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FROM THE EDITOR

Though it would come as no surprise to anyone living in New Mexico for very long, placing a hot air balloon on the cover of your October magazine issue (aka Balloon Fiesta time) is sure to spark some interest for passers-by as they inspect the row of possible free publications to take home from their favorite street corner, coffee shop or local eatery.

We have featured a balloon theme each year since we started The Corridor, and we probably will continue the tradition for the foreseeable future.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Oct/Nov 2017, VOLUME 3 NUMBER 9 FRONT PAGE - “Glass Balloon” by David Shanfeld Original blown glass hot-air balloon - photo by Marc-Paul LaRouche 2 From the Editor 3 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2017 4 Glass Blowing by David Shanfeld at Tesuque Glassworks 5 From the Artist - Making it in Music - by Jefferson LaRouche 6 Gardening in the Fall / Health & Wellness 7 Sponsor Spotlights - Tinkertown, Origin at Rancho de San Juan 8, 9 October / November - Calendar of Events Highlights 10 Neighborhood Spotlight 2017 Motorado Motorcycle Show 11 Art & Culture - Upcoming art events and final Studio Tours 12 Astronomy - Backyard Astronomy by Eric Saltmarsh 13 Bits n Bites - Dear Anna, Bites from 2 Santa Fe locals eateries 14 Tails of the Trails - Barclay’s Fort by Doyle Daves 15 The Worthy Cause / Acorn’s Corner 16 Corridor Sponsors and Directory Ads

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For our first October/November bi-monthly edition I really wanted to present a different approach for our cover. I had in mind a blown-glass hot air balloon (I have seen them for sale in Colorado, but had not encountered them to date in New Mexico). I wanted to see if we could find a local artisan (always on the lookout to help New Mexico artists) and started my search on the phone. I first called Liquid Light Glass on Baca Street in the Railyard District of Santa Fe. They did not have anyone doing balloons, but suggested Tesuque Glassworks.

I spoke with David Shanfeld, an accomplished glass artist at Tesuque Glassworks and asked if anyone was doing blown-glass balloons. Dave informed me that he was planning to do some balloons this year in time for the Albquerque International Balloon Fiesta but had not done any yet. I told him that we were planning to use a blown-glass balloon for our cover, and he agreed to allow me to record video and photos or his glass-blowing, with the intent to put the finished artwork on our cover.

I jumped at the chance to record video and an interview for a Corridor TV segment, as well as writing a print story for the October/November issue. And no, David did not kindly relinquish his art piece to us gratis – however, at this writing the piece he created for our story has already been snapped up by a happy art lover - as well as a few more that he had time to create for this year’s Balloon Fiesta.

STAFF:

Editor/Publisher Marc-Paul LaRouche Associate Editor Deborah A. LaRouche UX Designer Jefferson P. LaRouche Contributors: Doyle Daves Jefferson LaRouche Millie McFarland Eric Saltmarsh Cindy Levorah Anna Soeiro Chef Carmen Rodriguez

Check out David’s story on Page 4. And be sure to visit TheCorridorOnline.com to view the “180” (3 minute video) that we created for CorridorTV to learn more about how he created this very special-shapes glass balloon.

This September Jefferson LaRouche queried a number of his fellow musicians and Facebook followers with a series of interview questions about making it in the music scene in New Mexico. It’s an interesting process. Who needs a microphone and recorder when you can interview via Facebook - it never even occured to me; but then, I’m old (turning 60 this month - Jefferson turns 23) - makes me feel old just thinking about it.

Our Art & Culture page is full of art related events coming up this Fall.

Eric Saltmarsh schools us on the night sky in October and November, Anna answers a letter from a reader about Thanksgiving family matters, and The Worthy Cause presents some new faces in the non-profit, all-inclusive open-source world of the millenials.

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As always, we invite our readers to submit ideas and written works to be considered for publication in The Corridor. We consider ourselves blessed to have the contributors who have helped us to maintain the interest and diversity for which we strive. Please send any submissions for consideration to editor@thecorridornm.com or by snail mail to The Corridor - 7 Avenida Vista Grande #252, Santa Fe, NM 87508.

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Ticketing Prices & Information All tickets are purchased for one session only.

Balloon Fiesta consists of 14 “sessions”. A session consists of all the activities that take place during a certain time frame (morning or evening). There is a morning session on each of the 9 days of the event, and there are 5 evening sessions throughout the event. The park opens at 4:30 am for morning session, and again at 3:30 pm for the evening session. The park closes at and is open until approximately 9:00 pm. Most concessions close during midday and there are no balloon activities between sessions.

General admission tickets will also be available at 7-Eleven stores in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Socorro, Moriarty, Mountainair and Rio Rancho on September 1st, 2017. http://www.balloonfiesta.com/guest-guide/ticketing-information

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• Hoffmantown Church (8888 Harper Road NE) Park in the northeast lot only.

• Cliff’s Amusement Park (4800 Osuna Rd. NE) Near San Mateo and I-25 In case of a weathered out session you may present your scanned ticket for admission at the remote lot ticket booth / office but you will have to purchase a bus only ticket for $12 to board the bus

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Schedule of Events Saturday, October 7 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 6:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 7:00 a.m. Mass Ascension, presented by Canon 2:00 p.m. America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race Inflation 6:00 p.m. Twilight Twinkle Glow™ 6:00 p.m. America’s Challenge Balloon Race Launch 7:45 p.m. Laser Light Show 8:00 p.m.AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented in part by the Albuquerque Journal Sunday, October 8 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7:00 a.m. Mass Ascension 9:00 a.m. Fiesta of Wheels Car Show, located on Launch Field 11:00 a.m. Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent) 6:00 p.m. Balloon Glow 7:45 p.m. Laser Light Show 8:00 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented in part by Albuquerque Journal Monday, October 9 Propane Day presented by Airgas, an Air Liquide company 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol 7:00 a.m. Balloons Launch 8:00 a.m. Competition Flying begins Tuesday, October 10 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol 7:00 a.m. Balloons Launch 8:00 a.m. Competition Flying begins Wednesday, October 11 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel& RV Resort 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7:00 a.m. Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension 8:00 a.m. Competition Flying begins Thursday, October 12 KIDS’ DAY 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol 7:00 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo™ 8:00 a.m. Competition Flying begins 6:00 p.m. Special Shape Glowdeo™ 7:45 p.m. Laser Light Show 8:00 p.m.AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show,presented in part by Albuquerque Journal Friday, October 13 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol 7:00 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo™ 8:00 a.m.Competition Flying begins 6:00 p.m. Special Shapes Glowdeo™ 6:00 p.m. Laser Light Show 8:00 p.m.AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented in part by Albuquerque Journal Saturday, October 14 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7:00 a.m. Mass Ascension 11:00 a.m. Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north of Main Street) 1:00– 5:00 p.m. Music Fiesta™ 6:00 p.m.Night Magic™ Glow presented by Canon 7:45 p.m. Laser Light Show 8:00 p.m.AfterGlow ™ Fireworks Show, presented in part by Albuquerque Journal Sunday, October 15 5:45 a.m. Laser Light Show 6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel& RV Resort 6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow 7:00 a.m. Farewell Mass Ascension

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 The Glass Balloon

Story by Marc-Paul LaRouche For our first October/November bi-monthly edition I really wanted to present a different approach for our cover. I had in mind a blown-glass hot air balloon. This might sound a little far-fetched, but what you see on our cover is exactly that. Of course, it doesn’t really fly (although we think it looks like it is soaring above the trees), Upon contacting him recently at Tesuque Glassworks, where he works parttime along with a few other distinguished local artists, Tesuque resident and artist David Shanfeld agreed to allow us to record video, an interview and photos of the process he uses to create his spectaular blown-glass hot air balloons.

Many thanks to Charlie Miner and the Tesuque Glassworks for hosting our photo and video shoot.

Flying Glass Balloons ?

David Shanfeld has worked with a number of different methods of blowing glass. In recent years he feels that he has found the things that make him happiest in blowing glass. One of these methods involves working with glass canes. It is this method that he employed to create his stunning blown-glass balloon.

We have created a special 3-minute “180” video of Dave Shanter and his assistant, glass artist Sabina Holloway, creating the exact glass balloon that we used on our cover this month.

Go to www.TheCorridorOnline.com and click on the Balloon video in the video player at the top left corner of the home page.

About David Shanfeld and his art David Shanfeld has been blowing glass for 23 years, which he greatly enjoys. David told me in our video interview, “ I have taught people how to blow glass. What I always tell people is; you will either love it or you’ll hate it when you try it. People usually hate it because it’s so hot and because there is so much to coordinate. However, people who love it, feel like they’ve got to figure this out. It’s a very attractive medium to work in. The process is fascinating. It’s the kind of thing where once you get into it, you want to keep doing it to try to perfect it.”

David’s glass artwork is represented by the Tesuque Glassworks in Tesuque, New Mexico tesuqueglass.com and Barbara Meikle Fine Art meiklefineart.com, 236 Delgado Street off Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico. David’s website is davidshanfeld.com Contact Dave at 505-571-6726 or email at tykken@juno.com

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 From the artist: making it in music

by Jefferson LaRouche

I spent some time this spring observing and participating in the Albuquerque music scene, and I had the privilege of experiencing hands-on some of the most talented performances by brilliant musicians in New Mexico. That fascinating experience was a highlight of a lifelong pursuit of music, and has inspired me to work towards getting the voices of these talented people heard. I interviewed several local musicians via Facebook, and here is the result: To start with, could you tell me a bit about the music you play, what got you started, and your biggest influences?

ever since. My biggest influence has

take care of artists. Open mics are pretty much the only place to play to an audience that isn’t already mine.

Angelo Sanchez: I used to be a part of the metal and punk scene which I won’t really discuss, but the rap scene out here has been really cool to me. I’ve made friends like my boi CBRD (Las Cruces to ABQ), Oseyerus, Dmize, and Sepsis. All good people. There’s definitely some snakes in the grass in the rap scene here too don’t get me wrong. I just keep my eyes out nowadays. I rarely play shows here now though. I just make and release my music online.

YUNG HEAR$E Scotty and the Atomics Scott Steele: I am an original singer-songwriter. My band plays in Santa Fe regularly at The Palace for the last 2 years. My dad was a singer songwriter here in Albuquerque and I followed in his footsteps, I can play multiple instruments, and have been in bands all my life. My current band is called Scotty and the Atomics, you can check us out on Facebook if you'd like. Some of my biggest influences I can remember stopping at the North 4th Street flea markets back in the 70s and being influenced deeply by the new Latin bands coming out, Carlos Santana the Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash has influenced our band and some of our songs. We are coming out with a second album in January.

John Baird: I play acoustic hip hop with Saturday Night Riot. We started out playing deathcore in 2006.

This was not the most natural progression. After sharing the stage with numerous touring acts and a few touring ventures of our own, we did call it quits for a few years and reformed as a two piece. As a two piece we did decide to drop the heavy metal and play something a bit more marketable. Some of our

Saturday Night Riot biggest influences has been Dance Gavin Dance and The Dirty Heads Angelo Sanchez: I'm a rapper/producer/audio engineer. I have been using FL Studio since 2010. I make rap mixed with chicano and dark influences. What got me started is the genuine love for making music.

I picked up my first guitar at five and music creation was my soul

to be all the old school Chicano rappers from the 90s in Cali. I draw so much influence from their flow and sound. Along with Memphis and Texas sounds. I can’t pinpoint my influence to just one artist. More like an entire sound. I record, engineer and produce all my beats as GOHT and rap on my songs as YUNG HEAR$E.

Judi Dench: It's definitely more intimate in scale [compared to Brooklyn, NY], and fluid in terms of how many different projects people get involved in at once. I love that we

Judi Dench: I make experimental R&B/Soul music under the moniker Vasillus, which is something I started back in Brooklyn, NY, but really got to hone and fine tune it in New Mexico. My biggest influences are architecture, Scott Walker, the Cocteau Twins, Isaac Hayes and Nina Simone.

John Baird: Don’t jump into your set if everything isn’t right. Don’t get intimidated and forget to tune up. Don’t book a show if 100% of your band can’t be there. If everything is in place, rock it.

Angelo Sanchez: Practice makes perfect. And don’t ever look at your music like it’s the best. Looking back on all my old stuff, back then thinking it was fire, and now hearing it and thinking about how much I’ve leveled up since then.

Judi Dench: Learn to trust yourself and know your intention with why you want to make the kind of music that you do. And then be proud of it

Will Byrne: I play in a band called Train Conductor, which is a dark psych band. Sunshine, good feelings and talented friends got me started in New Mexico. My biggest influVasillus ences are failure (not a band), Dead Skeletons, King Gizzard, Lizard have different festivals and showcasWizard and Holy Glories (NM). es for artists in town, and the relaWhat has your experience tionship between visual artists and been like in the local music musicians specifically, has been a really fun, beneficial relationship in scene? the community.

Scott Steele: Well we have been playing New Mexico for the last 4 years and like any music scene it's tough and you have to hang in there and a mother musics dues are quite high sometimes, the Albuquerque scene is a little rougher because it doesn't pay its bands as well which is why my van love playing our gig up at The Palace in Santa Fe because we always make good money. The festivals are fun, and probably like anywhere, some gigs are very rewarding and others take a pound of your flesh, but overall we are shooting upward.

Will Byrne: I have been playing in the ABQ music scene since 2006.

2006 to 2009 I played in a band called Small Flightless Birds. SFBs were notorious for their raging house shows on Girard and Roma.

I left to gain some work experience for 6 years and had to come back to New Mexico's gritty music scene. I could not get enough of the raw and gritty scene.

Do you have any sage advice for the newcomer?

Scott Steele: First and foremost John Baird: It’s been. Alright. Lol. believe in yourself. Second, it's goI basically only play open mics in ing to be hard work and not instant town because a lot of venues don’t success also you'll be riding high on

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cloud nine one week and down in the pit the next so you have to find ways to keep your creativity and inspiration going, also because my band sings all original songs, when you perform your music perform it with passion and as if you were playing it for the president for the first time, the public responds to good passionate well performed music, your heart has to be in it every time you strike a note.

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Will Byrne: Be prepared to bring the energy.

Train Conductor Check out The Corridor Online for the full interview. I received a lot of amazing responses, and these are just a few I wish I could fit them all, but the paper is only so big!

Additionally, check back in December for more about the music scene, and more POVs from the artist.

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is the best time to open a jar of homemade Bread and Butter pickles with all of the heady aromas of summer wafting up.

Staying Active in Cold Weather

I have canned five quarts of Bread and Butter pickles so far and need to

make another batch as we have some rather large specimens currently taking up a huge amount of space in the fridge. But we also try and eat as many as we can, as the season is winding down.

I am also harvesting lush piles of leaf

lettuce, which seem to be a bit on the bitter side, but blend excellently with the clean, crisp cukes and intensely flavored tomatoes from the garden.

Radishes add a crunch and some lively heat and the turnips, some sweetness.

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2. Get some hand weights or stretch bands to use at home for resistance exercise. You can get fit while you watch your favorite TV show or listen to music. Try doing a little more each week. Use cans of food if you don't want to buy weights.

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3. Use an online exercise video or a smartphone app. This can be a fun way to stay in shape at home.

Take the stairs and fit in walk breaks whenever you can. This will give you extra activity, even on a busy day.

4. Do active housework like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, doing laundry, or washing the windows. You can stay active while you keep your home looking good.

5. Join a gym or health club. You can use machines like treadmills, stair-climbers, or exercise bikes. Try a fitness class or a new indoor Swiss chard Red and white radishes activity, like dancing or water aerobics. Many cities have community Now is the time to replant cool weather crops that can be harvested all centers that offer affordable fitness classes. winter, with some protection. Lettuces and other greens like chard and kale can be planted now and kept under the heaviest row cover well 6. Get involved in sports leagues in your community or at work. through winter and into spring.

Many cities offer indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, or swimming.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS Our good friends at the Tinkertown Museum are getting ready for the final month of their season, and it’s never been a better time to take your family and friends to a one-of-a-kind experience in Sandia Park, at the base of Sandia Crest Road. The fall colors will draw you to the top of the Crest, but don’t forget to plan a visit on the way up or on the way back this fall. Tinkertown is open every day from April 1st to November 1st, from 9 am to 6 pm. Tinkertown is located at 121 Sandia Crest Road. (505) 281-5233. www.tinkertown.com.

Streamlynx Communications (publishers of The Corridor and ArtEvents New Mexico Studio Tour Guide) recently created a “180” for Tinkertown. This is a 3 minute promotional video that currently runs on the home page of the Tinkertown website www.tinkertown.com. We interviewed owner Carla Ward, who started the museum in 1983 with her late husband Ross Ward, the genius behind the amazing artwork and buildings of this unique folk art attraction, while taking you on a quick tour of the 22 rooms of wonder and amazement. Be sure to check out this special look at what makes Tinkertown so magical, plus a video about the 35’ sailboat that lives on the grounds of Tinkertown. You can view these videos and more at www.TheCorridorOnline.com.

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 Highlighted Calendar of Events for October / November , 2017 Be sure to check out all of our events at www.thecorridoronline.com/calendar

Oct 1 – Oct 31 9am-6pm – Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - Wagners Farmland Experience.

6445 Corrales Rd, Corrales. Our Corrales maze is sure to provide a family fun experience for all ages. Each year we cut a new maze, and this year the Corrales maze offers 2.2 miles of trail. Also visit the pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hayride, petting zoo and play area.

Weekends Oct 1-29 10am-6pm - McCall’s Pumpkin Patch – McCall’s Farm, Moriarty.

Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin from the field, try to find your way through the 16-acre corn maze, feed the farm animals, race a pedal kart, launch a pumpkin, glide down our giant slide, mine for gemstones, shop, eat & much, much more Friday & Saturday Oct 6-28 7-10pm - McCall’s Haunted Farm – McCall’s Farm, Moriarty. Haunted Cornfield, Haunted Barn, Clown themed maze, mechanical bull rides and paintball arcade. Campfire sites are available. www. mccallshauntedfarm.com Friday Oct 20 & Saturday Oct 21 7-8:30pm Desert Ice Skating- Trick or Treat Smell My Feet Show – Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe. Please join us at the Chavez Center for a wonderful ice skating

Santa Fe & Eldorado Area Tue Oct 3 - 15 10:00am – 3:30pm Ski Santa Fe October Activities - Ski Santa Fe, 1477 New Mexico 475, Santa Fe Saturday Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Times Vary Saturday Night Movies on the ECIA Patio – Free Popcorn! Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy the cool October evenings on the ECIA patio. Weather permitting.

show brought to you by Desert Ice Figure Skating Club. This is a fantastic Halloween Themed Show put on by the members of the club. The show is suitable for all ages! There will be great music, costumes and skilled skaters to entertain everyone!

Sunday Oct 29 1-3pm – Pumpkin Painting – Cerrillos Station, 15B First St, Cerrillos. Children are invited to join us to paint a festive fall pumpkin! Face painting will also be available.

Saturday Oct 28 11am-4pm - Zoo Boo – ABQ Children’s activities are free, all materials will BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St. SW, Abq. It’s time be provided, and prizes will be awarded to every for Zoo Boo! We’re celebrating 29 years of safe child who participates! Everyone is encouraged Halloween fun this year with games, Haunted to wear their costume and celebrate with us!

Habitats, costumes and, of course, candy! Trickor-treat from dozens of sponsoring businesses Saturday Oct 28 4-7pm – Haunted Library and civic organizations at tables throughout the Halloween Celebration – Vista Grande Public Zoo. Library Food and beverages will be provided, as well as games, face painting, story time and othSaturday Oct 28 - Tuesday Oct 31 All day er family fun. There will be a Costume Contest The Haunted Mine Shaft & Halloween - The with prizes, and goody bags for all children.Free Mine Shaft Tavern, 2846 NM-14, Madrid admission. Donations of candy, novelties, food, Saturday Oct 28 2-5pm Halloween or cash are gladly welcomed.

Event - Spirits of New Mexico’s Past - El RanSunday Oct 29 1-5pm - Dia de Muertos/Day cho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa of the Dead - Museum of International Folk Art, Fe. Meet the ghosts of history who lived and 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, Santa Fe died in the land of enchantment! Step back in time and encounter a diverse assortment of char- Tuesday Oct 31 3-6pm - Taos Halloween Comacters from New Mexico’s illustrious and often munity Event - Taos little known past. Listen to their amazing stories Tuesday Oct 31 6:30-9pm - Teen Costume and experience intriguing bygone events. Lit by Dance Party - Taos Plaza, N Plaza, Taos lantern light and campfires, our wondrous his-

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Monday Oct 9 8am-5pm - Indigenous Peoples Day - Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe

Saturday Oct 21 10am-4pm – International Archaeology Day – Center for New Mexico Archaeology, 7 Old Cochiti Road, Santa Fe. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the building and working research laboratories of the Office of Archaeological Studies. Come throw atlatls, shoot bows, make yucca fiber, learn about rock art, and query archaeologists with all those questions you have always wanted to ask. Free. www.nmarchaeology.org

Saturday Oct 14 & Sunday Oct 15 Times Vary – The Interplanetary Film Festival – Locations in Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Institute is collaborating with Santa Fe’s world class, independent cinemas to showcase a series of InterPlanetary Films - classic sci-fi films and provocative films about the Earth’s future.

Wed Oct 18 – Sun Oct 22 All day -

Friday Nov 3 5-7pm – VGPL Artist Reception: Selene Sinclair – Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe. The public is invited to meet artist Selene Sincalir. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday Oct 20 to Sunday Oct 22 – Times Vary - Santa Fe Comic Con 2017 - Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino, 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe Friday Oct 20 – Sunday Oct 22 All day - Annual Fred Harvey Weekend - Santa Fe and Las Vegas

Saturday Oct 1 & Sunday Oct 15 10am-5pm - Galisteo Studio Tour Galisteo

Featuring food, drinks, sweet treats, pumpkins, bouncy houses and live music from Nowhere Band and ZigZags.

Friday Oct 20 – Saturday 21 All day 16th Annual Eldorado Arts & Crafts Fall Show - St John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe

Sat Oct 7 11:00am – 4:00pm Community Fun Day - Fort Marcy Park, 490 Bishops Lodge Rd, Santa Fe

Fri Oct 13 7-9:00pm VGPL - Family Movie Night - Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe. Recent DVD release shown on our big screen in the Meeting Room. Call the library at 505-466-7323 for title. Free admission, and open to the community.

Free popcorn included. Donations are welcome.

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Thursday Nov 9 – Saturday Nov 11 All Day – VGPL Book Sale – Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Torreon, Santa Fe. Book sale during open hours of the library.

Sunday Nov 12 All day - Tesuque Pueblo Feast Day - Tesuque Pueblo

Friday Nov 17 – Sunday Nov 19 Times Vary - Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival The country’s largest and oldest recycled art market is dedicated to showcasing art created from discarded materials. This exciting weekend-long event kicks off with Friday night’s famous Trash Fashion and Costume Contest, then continues with an inspiring art market, adult and student juried art exhibits, and make and take art activities. www.recyclesantafe.org

Sunday Oct 22 10am-1pm - Eldorado Stable Community Day – Eldorado Stables, Avenida Eldorado & US285, Santa Fe. There will be pony rides for children, snacks, interesting information about equines, and some horse visiting/petting.

Thursday Oct 26 – Sunday Oct 29 Times Vary - Review Santa Fe International Photography Festival - Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe, 828 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe

Friday Nov 17 7-9pm - VGPL Family Movie Night - Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe. Recent DVD release shown on our big screen in the Meeting Room. Free admission, and open to the community.

Saturday Oct 28 2-7pm – Fall Fest for Eldorado Community School – La Tienda Shopping Center, 7 Caliente Rd, Santa Fe. FALL FEST! Please save the date for the Seasonal Celebration benefiting the El Dorado Community School. La Tienda Shopping Center.

Friday Nov 17 & Saturday Nov 18 Times Vary - Santa Fe Ski Team Ski Swap - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 W Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. Friday 6-9pm Early Bird sale $15 Adults, 12-18 $10, under 12 Free. Saturday 9am-6pm has free admission.

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Saturday Nov 18 & Sunday 19 10am5pm - Contemporary Clay Fair - Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe Saturday Nov 18 & Sunday Nov 19 10am-5pm - Fall Fiber Fiesta - Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 463 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe Saturday Nov 18 – Sun Nov 19 7-10pm - Handel’s Messiah - Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe Friday Nov 24 6-8pm - Holiday Tree Lighting - Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe. Enjoy hot chocolate and caroling as the historic downtown plaza is lit up in Christmas splendor with lights and holiday decor.

Saturday Nov 25 10am-5pm - 100th Birthday Party for the NM Museum of Art - New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe Friday Dec 1 7-9pm - VGPL Family Movie Night - Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe. Recent DVD release shown on our big screen in the Meeting Room. Call the library at 505-466-7323 for title and rating.Free admission, and open to the community. Free popcorn included.

Sunday Dec 3 10am-5pm - First Sunday NM Residents Free - NM Museums, Santa Fe

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Turquoise Trail & Rt 66 Saturday Oct 7 4-7pm - First Saturday Gallery Opening: Day of the Dead Opening - Cerrillos Station, 15B 1st St, Cerrillos. “Day of the Dead” opening reception. Live Music by “The Attitudes”. Beth Baldini is here to talk about her cannabis infused skincare products. Tarot Card Readings!

Saturday Oct 7 - Sunday Oct 15 10am-8pm - Madrid Chile Fiesta - The Mine Shaft Tavern, 2846 NM-14, Madrid

Fri Oct 20 8:00am – 10:00am Bandelier Wilderness Day - Hike Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos

pueblo will explore the historical, archaeological, and cultural significance of this 100+ room ruin. Visitors interested in the tour are advised to reserve a spot, as space is limited. We will be accepting reservations for all dates.

Fri Oct 27 – Sun Oct 29 All day 35th Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Taos www.taosballoonrally.com/index.html

Sunday Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 All day Fall Flight Festival - Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, NM281, Las Vegas

Saturday Nov 4 & Sunday Nov 5 All day 36th Annual Dixon Studio Tour Dixon Saturday Nov 11 – Sunday Nov 12 All day Veterans Day - Fee Free - Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos

Saturday Oct 10-11am – Amigos Hike – Cerrillos Hills State Park, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos. Prime hiking season returns with more Amigos hikes. Every first Saturday of the month come out and cover some ground on these volunteer-led, guided hikes.

Fri Nov 24 -Sunday Nov 26 11:00am – 4:00pm CAV Annual Yuletide Arts & Crafts Fair - Sagebrush Inn & Suites, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos

Tuesday Oct 10 6:30-7:30pm - Tijeras Pueblo Lecture Series - Sandia Ranger District, 11776 Highway 337, Tijeras Saturday Oct 21 1-3pm - Book Reading – Cerrillos Station, 15B First St, Cerrillos. Pamela Christie will be reading from her book “Lizard’s Kill”, the third in her “The Lizard Tales” series.

These are historical mysteries set in New Mexico in the 1780s.

Thursday Nov 2 4-7pm – Day of the Dead Closing Ceremony – Cerrillos Station, 15B First St, Cerrillos. An altar will be made to honor those departed.

If you choose, bring memorabilia & offerings to the spirit world. Live music

by Westin McDowell, Scott McDowell & Michael Kott. Traditional “Day of the Dead” face painting & head dresses. Tarot Card Readings!

Sunday Nov 12 2-3pm – Volunteer Training - Cerrillos Hills State Park, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos. Do you like talking to strangers? We need you! Volunteers help us extend the visitor center open hours. Share your knowledge and enhance the visitor experience of the park. Call 505-474-0196 to sign-up!

Tuesday Nov 14 6:30-7:30pm - Tijeras Pueblo Lecture Series - Sandia Ranger District, 11776 Highway 337, Tijeras Saturday Dec 2 4-7pm - First Saturday Gallery Opening - Cerrillos Station, 15B 1st St, Cerrillos, Pecos, Las Vegas & I25 North Ongoing Friday 8pm – 12am Astronomy Open House - NMHU Ivan Hilton Science Building, Las Vegas Saturday Oct 7 1-2pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe Lecture- Pecos National Historical Park, NM-63, Pecos. National Hispanic Heritage Month lecture about Our Lady of Guadalupe by Ms. Diana Ms. Molina. Her photography will add color to this vibrant topic and give more detail to its transnational themes. The presentation will take place in the Kiva Theater at the Visitor Center Friday Oct 20 7-9:30pm - Glimpses of the Past: La Llorona - New Mexico Highlands University, Student Union Theater, 800 National Avenue, Las Vegas Saturday Oct 28 10:45-12:30 – Botany Walk – Pecos National Historic Park. Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free botany walk with park volunteers Susan and Dr. Ken Bower.

On this one mile round trip walk along the main trail, they will lead visitors in an exploration of ethno-botany, landscape history, and the interactions between wildlife and the park flora that make Pecos special.

Saturday Oct 29 1-3pm Tour of Arrowhead Pueblo – Pecos NHP. This one mile round trip visit to the 14th century

Albuquerque Area Sunday Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12-5pm Fall Family Fun Days - Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Abq. Weekly crafts, outdoor activities and experiments will be offered to deepen your discovery of the national world. Each visitor can make a journal and crafts to take home. Activities are all correlated to school science standards. Free!

Sunday Oct 22 9am – 9pm - Harvey Legacy: The Past, The Present, The Future - Historic Plaza Hotel, 230 Plaza Park, Las Vegas

Northern New Mexico Sunday, Friday & Saturday until Oct 29 10:30am – 4:30pm - Valles Caldera Shuttle Tours - Valles Caldera National Preserve Entrance Station, 39201 NM4, Jemez Springs. Accompany a ranger on a short shuttle ride while learning about dynamic geology and land use history. Tours at 10:30am, 12pm 2pm, 3:30pm. Free

Friday Oct 6 - Monday Oct 9 Time Vary - 29th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival - Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque Saturday Oct 7 – Sunday Oct 15 All day Balloon Fiesta Week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque

Saturday Oct 7 10am-5pm – Wintervention Ski & Snowboard Swap 2017 – KTAOS Solar Center, 9 Highway 150, Taos

Saturday Oct 7 – Sunday Oct 15 All day Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque.

Saturday Oct 7 – Monday Oct 9 10am-5pm - Abiquiu Studio Tour – Abiquiu.

Saturday Oct 7 & Sunday Oct 8 10am-5pm - 34th Annual Taos Wool Festival - Kit Carson Park, 1744 Kit Carson Ave, Taos.

Saturday Oct 21 10am-3:30pm - Fiesta of Cultures - Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo. Annual Fiesta of Cultures celebrating local pueblo, Hispanic, and Anglo artistic & cultural traditions. Come enjoy the blending of cultures with entertainments, demonstrations and fine arts and crafts. Free. kuaua.com Saturday Oct 28 & Sunday Oct 29 – NM Ski Swap – NM State Fair Grounds, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Abq. The NM Ski Swap presented by the Sandia Peak Ski Patrol is the REAL, the ORIGINAL, the LARGEST winter sports sale in New Mexico since 1967!

Friday Oct 27 is VIP Pre Sale $20 per person. www.nmskiswap.org Saturday Nov 4 8am-4pm – Fall Festival and Fun Run – Rio Grande Community Farm, 1701 Montano Rd NW, Abq. This year, in lieu of the Maize Maze and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Rio Grande Community Farm, please join us for a 5K/10K run, Family Friendly Fundraiser and Fall Festival. Music, Food, and Entertainment!

Sunday Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 12:00pm – 5:00pm - Fall Family Fun Days - Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Abq. Weekly crafts, outdoor activities and experiments will be offered to deepen your discovery of the national world. Each visitor can make a journal and crafts to take home. Activities are all correlated to school science standards. Free!

Sunday Nov 5 2:00pm – 6:00pm 25th Annual South Valley Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade and Celebration - Centro Familiar Boulevard Southwest, Centro Familiar Blvd SW, Albuquerque Friday Nov 10 – Sunday Nov 12 10:00am – 6:00pm Indigenous Comic Con 2 - Isleta Resort & Casino

Saturday & Sunday Oct 7 & 8 11:00am – 3:00pm NM Wildlife Center Open House - New Mexico Wildlife Center, 19 Wheat St, Española.

Saturday Nov 11 9:00am – 4:00pm 7th Annual Pueblo Fiber Arts Show & Sale - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque

Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 14, Oct 21 5:30pm – 7:30pm Valles Caldera - Elk Viewing Tours - Valles Caldera National Preserve, 39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs. Guides will share information about the Jemez mountains elk herd such as behavioral changes during the breeding season and what affects elk movements. Tours will begin at 5:30pm at the Valle Grande Entrance Station and will last approximately 2 hours. A light snack and water will be provided. Please arrive no later than 5:00 pm Space is limited, reserve your seat now! www.nps.gov/vall

Saturday Oct 7 & Sunday Oct 8 9am-4pm - 5th Annual Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque

Sat Oct 7 7:00pm – 8:00pm International Observe the Moon Night - Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos Sun Oct 8 12:00pm – 4:00pm S a b or, A Taste of Taos - Taos Plaza, N Plaza, Taos

Sunday Oct 8 – Saturday Oct 14 Times Vary – National Wildlife Refuge Week – Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St. SW, Abq. Activities around New Mexico.

Sat Nov 18 7-10am Birding & Breakfast - Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St SW, Albuquerque

Saturday Oct 14 & Sunday Oct 15 10am-3pm - Cider Fest - Albuquerque Botanical Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque

Tue Oct 17 10:00am – 11:00am International Archaeology Day - Talk Bandelier Visitor Center, 15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos

Thu Nov 16 5:30pm – 8:30pm Salud y Sabor - National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque Fri Nov 17 – Sun Nov 19 10:00am – 3:00pm 4th Annual Pueblo Film Fest - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque

Saturday Oct 14 & Sunday Oct 15 9am-5pm - Wagner Farms’ 4th Annual Apple & Pumpkin Festival - Wagner Farms, 5000 Corrales Rd, Corrales

Sat Oct 14 6:30pm – 10:00pm Valles Caldera - Star Party - Valles Caldera National Preserve, 39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs

Saturday Nov 11 1:00pm – 4:00pm Music and Migration - Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St SW, Albuquerque

Saturday Oct 7 12- 6:30pm - Land of Enchantment Blues Festival - Loretto Park, 711 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo

Monday Oct 9 9:30am-4pm - 3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque

Friday Oct 13 – Saturday Oct 14 All day SOMOS Storytelling Festival - Taos Community Auditorium, 145 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos

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Park: Shining River area, Rio Grande Blvd NW @ Paseo del Norte NW, Abq. A day of service to help protect and nurture the Bosque and river, including trail work, revegetation, and trash clean-up. There will be activities appropriate for all ages. Arrive promptly by 8:30am to sign in and enjoy donated morning snacks.

Sat Nov 18 – Sun Nov 19 10:00am – 5:00pm 36th Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale - Historic Village of Placitas, 3 Canon del Apache, Placitas Fri Nov 24 – Sun Nov 26

10:00am – 5:00pm Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show Expo NM / ABQ Fairgrounds, &, Copper Ave NE & San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque Sat Nov 25 – Sat Dec 2 All day The Nutcracker Ballet - Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque

Saturday Oct 21 8:30am-1pm – Dia del Rio – Rio Grande Valley State

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29th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Oct 6-8 & Oct 13-15 - Sandia Resort & Casino riograndefestivals.com/festivals/balloon-fiesta-show Every October thousands of shoppers and collectors from all over the world attend the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival, which coincides with Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta. This juried show features the work of 200 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout the U.S., offering tourists and residents a unique, world-class art experience.

Oct 6-7 – 14th Annual Socorrofest. Socorro www.socorrofest.com Oct 6-8 – 34th Annual Alamo Indian Days. Alamo Reservation www.socorronm.org/events/alamo-indian-days-2 Oct 13-14 – Taos Storytelling Festival Taos somostaos.org/storytelling Oct 13-14 – Four Corners Storytelling Festival. Farmington farmingtonnm.org/events/four-corners-storytelling-festival Oct 14 – Ancient Way Fall Festival and Arts Market. Zuni Puebl zunitourism.com Oct 21 – Los Alamos Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. Los Alamos losalamosartscouncil.org/arts-and-crafts-fair Oct 28 – 4th Annual Art and Wine Walk. Alamogordo heartofthedesert.com Nov 4-5 – Renaissance ArtsFaire. Las Cruces daarts.org Nov 17-19 – Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival. Santa Fe recyclesantafe.org Nov 17-19 – Festival of the Cranes Arts and Crafts Fair. Socorro socorronm.org/events/festival-cranes-arts-craft-show Nov 18-19 – Fall Fiber Fiesta. Santa Fe evfac.org Nov 18-19 – Tucumcari Craft Fair. Tucumcari tucumcarinm.com/visitor-guide-events.php Nov 24-26 – 18th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Show. Albuquerqueriograndefestivals.com Nov 24-25 – 29th Annual Traditional Winter Spanish Market. ABQ spanishcolonial.org Nov 26-27 – Quesenberry Art Fair. Las Cruces https://www.facebook.com/fallstudiotour

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Astronomy Events in October and November Saturday Oct 7 11am – 5pm - Very Large Array Fall Open House - Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array Visitor Center, Old Hwy 60, Magdalena

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on how best to use their telescope, and will help find astronomical objects from 9 - 11 pm.! enchantedskies.org

Story and photos by Eric Saltmarsh OCTOBER & NOVEMBER’S NIGHT SKY

Saturday Oct 14 6:30-10pm - Valles Caldera - Star Party - Valles Caldera National Preserve, 39201 NM-4, Jemez Springs

Friday Ongoing 8-12am - Astronomy Open House Saturday Oct 14 - NMHU Ivan Hilton Science 7-9pm – Night Sky Viewing – Pecos National Historical Park, Building, Las Vegas, NM NM-63, Pecos. Join us for an eveSaturday Oct 7 ning under the wonderful west5-10pm - Star Party - Etscorn ern sky with a free ranger-guided Campus Observatory - New Mexnight sky program. We will use ico Institute of Mining and Techthe telescopes to gaze at the stars nology, 801 Leroy Pl, Socorro and check out Saturn, Jupiter, and the moon. Visitors are invited to Saturday Oct 7 7-8pm - International Observe the bring their own telescopes or use Moon Night - Bandelier National the park’s telescopes to explore Monument, 15 Entrance Rd, Los the park’s night skies. This event is weather-dependent and red-bulb Alamos flashlights and appropriate clothTuesday Oct 17 - Sun Oct 22 ing are strongly recommended.

Times Vary 24th Enchanted Skies Star Party Saturday Nov 4 2017 – Magdalena. The daytime 5pm – 10pm - Star Party - Etscorn presentations will cover types of Campus Observatory - New Mexastronomical objects commonly ico Institute of Mining and Techobserved; star atlases and how to nology, 801 Leroy Pl, Socorro use them; observing guides; and Saturday Nov 4 telescopes, eyepieces, and find11am – 5pm - Very Large Array ers. Participants will be able to First Saturday Tours - Karl G. Jancompare popular star atlases and sky Very Large Array Visitor Cenobserving guides. These presenter, Old Hwy 60, Magdalena tations will dovetail with related talks at the Astronomical Lyceum. Saturday Dec 2 After dark, on Friday and Satur- 5pm-10pm - Star Party - Etscorn day nights, there will be a laser Campus Observatory - New Mexguided tour of the night sky, which ico Institute of Mining and Techwill provide an overview of the nology, 801 Leroy Pl, Socorro astronomy of the night sky, and Saturday Dec 2 emphasize concepts and objects 11am – 5pm - Very Large Array discussed in the daytime talks.

First Saturday Tours - Karl G. JanParticipants will be encouraged to sky Very Large Array Visitor Censet up their telescopes in the Aster, Old Hwy 60, Magdalena tro-Camp area, where seasoned observers will provide instruction

The eclipsed sun on August 21, 2017, seven minutes after maximum eclipse. Approximately 75% of the sun is eclipsed in this photo. Photo taken from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Eric Saltmarsh

As we move into au-

tumn, the end of the monsoon season returns to us our starry skies. While the autumn constellations are not brilliant, we can still enjoy the summer constellations and the summer Milky Way setting in the west and anticipate the bright winter stars rising later in the night.

However,

the autumn constellations are more than just a bridge from summer to winter skies. They offer plenty of interesting patterns and objects for those willing to look closely.

Start with the Great Square of Pegasus, a giant rectangle that dominates the autumn

October – early November: The Zodiacal Light, a faint cone of light visible in the east, just before dawn, can be seen on a clear, moonless morning. The Zodiacal Light is sunlight shining off of interplanetary dust.

October 5: Full moon at 12:41pm MDT. Since this full moon is the closest one to the autumnal equinox, it’s considered the Harvest Moon.

October 21-22: The Orionid meteor shower peaks on the evening of the 21st and morning of the 22nd.

Caused by dust particles from Halley’s Comet striking the Earth’s atmosphere, this shower should deliver about 20 meteors per hour during its peak. The crescent moon sets around 7:30pm MDT, so the skies should be dark.

November 3: Full moon at 11:23pm MDT. This moon is known as both

Photo by Eric Saltmarsh

This is the Androme-

da Galaxy, one of our closest galactic neighbors. Comprised of a trillion stars, the light from the Andromeda Galaxy has traveled 2.5 million years Emanating from the for to reach your eyes totop left star in the night. Whoever said Great Square, Sirrah, you can’t see the past is a tail-like constelwas wrong! lation held high above the Square. This long, A line straight up narrow ‘V’ is the con- from the Andromeda stellation Andromeda. Galaxy will lead you Each side of the V is to the Double Cluster comprised of three of Perseus, a pretty stars, in addition to pair of open clusters, Sirrah at the base. located near the PerborOn each side of the seus-Cassiopeia der. You can see the V, count up two stars Double Cluster with from Sirrah. A line the unaided eye on connecting these two a dark, clear night; stars and extending a binoculars or a small similar distance to the telescope will break upper right brings you the clusters into indito a fuzzy, oval star. vidual stars.

Here is a summary of interesting night sky events occurring in October and November 2017:

The Andromeda Galaxy rises above the Rocky Mountains, about halfway up the right side of the photo. About 8 o’clock from the Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster of Perseus can be seen beneath the constellation Cassiopeia and the band of Milky Way. Photo was taken in May 2017, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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sky, located high in the southeast at 10pm MDT on October 1 and 8pm MDT on November 1. Pegasus is the winged horse of Greek mythology.

the Hunter’s Moon and the Beaver Moon.

November 13: Jupiter and Venus rise together, just south of east at 5:35am MST, making a very tight pairing in the dawn sky. Fainter Mars can be found between the planetary pair and the crescent moon in the ESE. November 17-18: The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the evening of the 17th and morning of the 18th.

While only about 15 meteors an hour can be expected at this year’s peak, the moon will be out of the way, making for good viewing.

November 24: For a few nights before and after this date, look for Mercury a half-hour after the sun sets, just above the southwestern horizon. Saturn will be just above and to the left of Mercury.

December 3: This year’s only supermoon (a full moon occurring when the moon’s orbit brings it closest to the Earth), occurs in Taurus at 8:48am MST.

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WE ARE ALSO HAVING A SPECIAL HOLIDAY OPEN RANCH. Saturday, November 25 - 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday, November 26 - Noon to 5 pm Join us for a cup of hot cider, meet local artists who will be giving fiber arts demonstrations and offering their handiwork. Skip the big box stores! Support local artists and check out our wonderful hand crafted items and gifts for young and old. We also have carefully selected commercial products as well as hand spun and hand dyed yarns, fine fleeces and spinning supplies.

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BITES

by Debbie LaRouche

by Anna Soeiro

Dear Anna . . .

Dear Anna: For the first time in my life I was fired from a job and although I have some savings, where do I begin?

-You’re Fired Dear Fired: This is a very common problem especially in states like ours which is an at will state. As an “at will” employee, your boss can let you go for no good reason and there are very few legal ways to fight this. Thankfully, you can seek out unemployment insurance if you have worked at least the past 4 out of the past 5 calendar quarters. You must also be able and available to work and be able to prove you are actively seeking employment.

You will need to go to: www.jobs.state. nm.us for all the information. This has

indeed happened to me and by a 5-star establishment no less!

It does not matter how respected the employer is or how qualified you are, it happens to a lot of people at least once while living in an at-will state. New Mexico and Santa Fe in general is interesting as well because of our relatively small labor market. If you don’t work for the State, hospital, school district or have a background in tourism, our jobs are frequently transient and fleeting. The positive is that the area abounds with creative and entrepreneurial people who begin their own business or find themselves self employed and doing what they love. If you need to finish a degree or are willing to become certified in an industry NM needs, look up the WIOA program which may help pay your way to

Family quality employment.

Good luck!

Dear Anna: My father called the other day and invited my family to his home (out of state) for Thanksgiving. We have a rocky relationship and different political views. He doesn’t seem to know how to relate to our teenager which makes situations more awkward however, I understand his offer may be an “olive branch” and I appreciate the invitation. What should we do?

-Turkey Dear Turkey: I don’t know what you should do but I do have some thoughts on your options. You could: tell him you would love to spend the holiday together but ask him to come to your house so you and your family, including the teenager,

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were on home turf.

Alternatively, you can refuse and say your goal is to create a stress-free holiday and your keeping it simple his year or you can use the opportunity to begin an honest dialogue about your relationship. Maybe a holiday isn’t the best time to face your issues but if you can discuss things ahead of time, be open to each other and both acknowledge fault, taking ownership for past actions, a shared Thanksgiving just may just be the gift your family needs this season.

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came to visit Santa Fe late this summer, so we had a couple of meals to plan! We ended up at 2 long-standing local favorites, Cowgirl BBQ and Del Charro. Both were a hit with the family from Missouri, who were just learning about green chiles!!!

Dinner at Cowgirl had some hits and misses.

Our table of four ordered a wide range of items starting with chips with guacamole and salsa. Dinner included bbq brisket, fish & chips, chile rellenos with Christmas and carne asada. Our barbeque afficionado from St Louis ordered the brisket with the hopes of a delicious surprise. Ron has worked as a taster and advisor with one of the best BBQ joints in St Louis - Bogarts Smoke House. As is too often the case (at least in New Mexico) the brisket was too dry.

The fish 'n chips were wonderful, chile rellenos were

tasty, but not very spicy hot and the carne asada was excellent as always! Service was excellent and attentive and this meal was enjoyed by us all. Enjoyed so much that we didn’t even take photos.

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next day lunch time happened while visiting the Santa Fe Plaza area, and Del Charro was the destination. Green chile cheese bison burgers times three and a double Cheese quesadilla and libations cheese quesadilla. Bison at Del Charro -Santa Fe, NM burgers were cooked medium rare as requested. Lots of spicy green chile smothered on the very tasty bison. The French fries were hot and crispy, though the cole slaw was too sweet. The quesadilla was also great, with lots of gooey cheese and just the right amount of spicy green chile.

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Alexander Barclay came to the Rocky Mountain West as a young man in the mid 1830s where he became friends with many of the famous mountain men of the era. Not long after his arrival in the Rockies, he helped construct Fort El Pueblo on the Arkansas River in Colorado. This proved a success as it quickly became a busy place for fur trappers and travelers and developed into the modern city of Pueblo, Colorado. Sometime later, Barclay worked for the BentSt Vrain Company at Bent’s Fort on the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail.

These experiences led Barclay to the major project of his life. Shortly after General Stephen Watts Kearny and the Army of the West had claimed New Mexico for the United States in 1846, Barclay traveled south to the Mora Valley of New Mexico with the idea of constructing a fort for the American Army. He reasoned that a fort east of the Rockies in New Mexico would be needed to protect citizens and Santa Fe Trail travelers. Barclay obtained land near the confluence of the Mora and Sapello Rivers (La Junta, later Watrous) by purchasing a portion of the Scolly Land Grant. This seemed an ideal site for a fort as it was just south of where the Mountain and Cimarron Branches of the Santa Fe Trail rejoined for the final push (ninety miles) on to Santa Fe. With his experience with Fort El The Home Buying Process

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The fort was completed in 1848 and Alexander Barclay offered it to the American military authorities in New Mexico. Surprising to Barclay, the government expressed no interest.

Barclay did use the fort for some time as a supply station for passing Santa Fe Trail travelers. He also offered it for sale broadly but failed to receive a single inquiry. Barclay struggled on at the fort until his death in relative poverty in 1855.

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As a speculator, Alexander Barclay had a key insight. He was correct that the American Army would need a fort in the area. In fact, Fort Union was built less that eight miles northwest of Barclay’s site and opened in 1851. What Barclay failed to see was that the era of small defensive forts had passed. Fort Union was many times larger than Barclay’s Fort, providing quarters for two thousand soldiers and with facilities as a supply depot for army installations that grew up throughout the west. So, in fact, Barclay’s Fort was never used as a fort. Its site, now in the community of Tiptonville, is known only to a few old-timers; no trace remains to be seen.

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uments from bank statements to income documents. The lender is then able to issue a prequalification letter to be provided with your purchase contract. The prequalification letter supports your ability obtain a loan for the purchase of the home you have selected.

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Once all these steps are completed your loan is resubmitted for final approval and you will be preparing for signing your loan package and moving into your new home.

Take the time to meet with the professionals you would like to work with when buying your new home to ensure you have the support you are seeking throughout the entire process.

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Activating the Streets of Albuquerque There is an interesting set of issues surrounding those who, for one reason or another, live or work on the streets of Albuquerque. Luckily, Two Way Street ABQ is here to provide a nurturing environment to activate public spaces in a way that promotes positive growth for artists, musicians, and street vendors (in partnership with The Mothership Alumni), and providing social services for the homeless community to find their way to a better place.

From their website: “Two Way Street is a community-based publication providing micro-entrepreneurial street vendor opportunities for Albuquerque’s low-income and homeless community.

The first issue of Two Way Street has been designed/produced based upon the findings of a qualitative research project that included 30+ interviews with local community leaders interested in exploring opportunities for developing a street paper publication in ABQ. “ FIND OUT MORE at http://twowaystreetabq.org

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Facilitating Creative Energies in Albuquerque Another exciting organization out of Albuquerque, NM is The Mothership Alumni. Their main mission is to help promote creatives throughout New Mexico.

From their website: “The Mothership Alumni (TMA) is a collective of street artists, photographers, designers, musicians, muralists, filmmakers, and other creative energies headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico that provide a platform for new and established artists to promote themselves and their art through affordable, all-inclusive opportunities for community participation creating environments in which the arts flourish and ultimately foster a more creatively geared society. “

1. Choose your pumpkin wisely The lines on the skin could be a witch's wrinkles while a misshapen squash could provide a devilishly different canvas.

2. Use a template to perfect your spooky design Create your own or find inspiration from the many websites dedicated to pumpkin prettying. Secure your chosen style to the front of your pumpkin and carefully trace the image by poking holes along the lines. Once finished remove the template and gently carve. Voilà!

3. Create some eerie shadows by carving another pattern into the back of your pumpkin Place next to a wall, light from the inside and watch your design come to life.

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4. Try shaving parts of your pumpkin rather than cutting all the way through This will give your design a two-tone effect and add depth.

Come meet Bob the bobcat at Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood. He arrived on Friday from the Desert Willow Rehabilitation Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

He loves visitors and is very socialized to people. He was found before his eyes were open in southern New Mexico and was bottle fed for weeks by the staff at Desert Willow. They first tried to see if Bob would simulate back into the wild by putting him in with another wild bobcat. The staff realized he had become too socialized so they contacted Wildlife West.

“The all-volunteer staff at the Park love him and want to spend all day Bob the Bobcat at Wildlife West Nature Park with him,” said Roger Alink, Wildlife West’s Founder and Executive Photo by Michelle Fishburn Director. “Now is the perfect time to see the 5-month old cat because he still has his baby colors. His coat is spotted with yellowish-brown, buff and reddish-brown colors.

He’s really pretty,” continued Roger.

Fall is a great time to visit Wildlife West with the cooler temperatures the animals are more active. The four new baby grey foxes are also fun to see, along with the cougars, 500-pound black bear and the other animals all native to New Mexico.

The wildlife habitats have all been built by youth working through the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps program over the last 25 years. Wildlife West is one of the few places where people can be close to wildlife while they learn about them. The Park is open daily, year round from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the time changes on Sunday, November 5th then the hours will be noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information at 505-281-7655 or visit www.wildlifewest.org.

5. Painting your pumpkin can work wonderfully, especially if you want to keep little hands away from sharp objects They’ll also look great in the daytime. Either paint on a design or use to add accents to an already carved squash.

How to make a pumpkin pie via http://bit.ly/2fSMrEu INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice 1 - 9 inch deep dish frozen pie crust INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 450.

In a large bowl combine pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix with a hand mixer or mix very well with a spoon.

Pour mixture into pie crust.

Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat on the oven to 350 and continue baking the pie for 35 minutes. Turn off heat and let the pie sit in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven (the pie filling will have puffed up, it will slowly settle back down) and allow to cool completely (2 hours-overnight).

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