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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ....................................... 4ATTRAcTIOns .............................................................. 6HIsTORIcAL .................................................................. 7

Remembering Legendary East Mountain Lawman Tomás Herrera .. 7The Power of the Spoken Word ........................................ 10TuRquOIsE TALEs ............................................. 12Carnuel: A Place in Time ................................................. 12EnTERTAInMEnT ................................................. 14The Play’s the Thing ...................................................... 14

pROFILEs ................................................................... 16A Passion for Succulents ................................................. 16Jiggs Potter Turns Found Objects into New Treasures .............. 18

ALTERnATIvE HEALTHcARE ................................... 20Herbal Remedies of the East Mountains ............................... 20TuRquOIsE TRAIL guIDE .................................. 22AREA ARTIsT ....................................................... 24Michael Meyer: Portrait and Landscape Painter ...................... 24gREAT OuTDOORs ............................................. 26Friends of the Sandia Mountains ........................................ 26

DInIng ......................................................................... 28Destination: South 14 ..................................................... 28

EquEsTRIAn .............................................................. 30Championship Horses Come to Tijeras ................................ 30cOMMunITY ......................................................... 32Animal Welfare in the East Mountains ................................. 32REAL EsTATE ....................................................... 34REcREATIOn ........................................................ 36Soaring to New Heights .................................................. 36FARMERs MARkETs ........................................... 38

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e. h. hackney is a retired engineer, freelance writer, and sometimes jazz guitarist. He writes, hikes, bikes, and plays at the edge of the forest on the east slope of the Sandias, where he lives with his wife and two opinionated cats.

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not for profit, better communicate via brochures, Web site copy, newsletters, press releases, and ghostwritten articles.

S. J. Ludescher has worked as an award-winning staff writer in New Mexico for the Albuquerque Tribune and Gallup Independent and in Eastern Europe for an English language weekly. A freelance writer and photographer, she has covered stories from coast-to-coast in the United States and extensively throughout Latin America. She makes her home in Sandia Park.

beth Meyer is a former teacher, private tutor, and certified Reading Specialist. She has taught creative and analytical writ-ing in both public and private schools. She moved to the East Mountains in June of last year to join her husband, Mike, owner and publisher of the East Mountain Directory and East Mountain Living magazine.

Neala Schwartzberg writes about travel for print and on-line publications specializing in travel with an art, culture, and history orientation. A passionate lover of New Mexico, she has created OffbeatNewMexico.com to showcase the state, and writes a regular column as the Albuquerque Travel Examiner for examiner.com. Contact her at: [email protected]

Mike Smith is a freelance writer and author of Towns of the Sandia Mountains.

Denise tessier’s award-winning work appeared in the Al-buquerque Journal for three decades, and in publications like The New York Times, American Archeology, and Spin. A resident since 1978, she is president of the East Mountain Historical So-ciety.


I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the crazy springs out here in the East Mountains. March and April were near-schizophrenic, one day sunny and in the mid 70’s, the next snowy and freezing cold. And there I was again, out in the garden worrying over the budding tulips and iris and apple blossoms, mentally yelling at them: “Not yet! Go back, go back!”

Still, I’m amazed at what my friends, neighbors, and our area growers eventually manage to coax out of the ground, proving that even in desert environments, life persists. Abundant, varied, and even healing, as our story on herbal remedies illustrates.

By now, however, we are headed into the long stretch of sum-mer and fall—the perfect time to get out and about. There is so much to do around here, in fact, it’s difficult to fit it all into our community calendar. In addition to the wealth of outdoor rec-reational opportunities—hiking, biking, trail running—a scenic exploration of the treasures along South 14 by car is a must for anyone interested in soaking in some local color. As is celebrat-ing our community’s history as it dovetails with New Mexico’s Centennial, perusing local arts and crafts, or spending an eve-ning at the theater.

If you’re an East Mountain resident, you already know what makes living here so special. If you are thinking of making the area your home, several of our top real estate experts have out-lined the state of the market for buyers and sellers of retail and commercial properties. Give any one of them a call, they’ll be happy to help you find that perfect place to call home.

Make sure to also check out Mike Smith’s Turquoise Tales col-umn. This issue he gives us a fascinating overview of the history of Carnuel, a place most of us know only in passing as we whiz by on the interstate or Old Route 66.

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Remembering Legendary East Mountain Lawman Tomás HerreraBy Denise Tessier

On June 20, when the KiMo Theater screens the 1962 film classic Lonely Are the Brave as part of its centennial

filmed-in-New-Mexico series, it’s likely a good number of those in the audience will hail from the East Mountains.

That’s because the movie was largely set in the Sandia Mountains and gives viewers a rare glimpse of the area as it was in the early 1960s. The movie also features Tomás “Tom” Herrera, the East Mountain lawman whose renown as a tracker landed him roles as a consultant and an actor alongside the movie’s star and co-producer, Kirk Douglas.

Tomás Herrera was syonymous with law enforcement in the East Mountains for nearly four decades, and for the first three he was pretty much the only assigned deputy in what was then a wild and lawless region. When he died in 2001 at the age of 84, the East Mountains lost a great lawman and communi-ty advocate. Luckily, over the years he shared his stories with several journalists and historians—stories that have made his life legendary.

Herrera was 25 years old with only six months’ experience as a state policeman when he put on the Bernalillo County badge in 1943, but he had already proven his met-tle by singlehandedly tracking and arresting three horse thieves. Still, his new area of responsibility was

vast—stretching from Edgewood to Albuquerque’s easternmost city limits—and the last assigned dep-uty to the region had been killed in 1929 by moonshiners. Hired at $150 a month, Herrera was is-sued a Harley Davidson but was told he’d have to buy his own pa-trol car. He eventually did just that, with money donated by East Moun-tain residents. A native of Tijeras

Canyon and Juan Tomás, Herrera knew the area and its people well.

The work was as dangerous as it was arduous. “People [didn’t] be-lieve in the law,” Herrera told this writer in a 1997 interview. Even though Prohibition had ended in 1933, bootleggers operated in the area for years afterward, as did cattle and horse rustlers, thieves, and all around ne’er-do-wells.

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ed countless times, once shot by two escapees he encountered in a canyon. With a boot filled with blood, he nonetheless managed to tie the convicts together at a near-by Forest Service cabin until help arrived. While making arrests after a 1959 fight at Dick Bills’ supper club (now Town and Country Feed on Route 66), a prisoner broke Herrera’s leg. Jim Jones, a retired sheriff’s captain who worked with Herrera in the 1960s, remembered in a letter he sent to this writer in 2001 that Herrera once arrested two crooks on Route 66, but his car was disabled. “So he flagged down a Greyhound Bus to bring them in.”

Herrera worked at a time “when a law enforcement officer had to use his head,” continues Jones. “There were no fancy radios. Help of any kind was so far away that it was almost nonexistent. He had a true talent for dealing with people. He was loved or feared by anyone who knew him.”

In Lonely Are the Brave, Herrera didn’t have to stray far from char-acter, playing deputy to a “Bernal County” sheriff (Walter Matthau) and tracking Douglas, an escapee from “Duke City” jail. His favorite memory from the movie was when Douglas hit him with a plastic rifle. “He really cracked my head,” Her-rera remembered, laughing.

Herrera’s youngest sister, Ma-rie Herrera Dresser of Carnuel, and her husband, Les, hung out with some of the movie crew, who stayed at the Western Skies Hotel (now the site of the Smith’s grocery store at Tramway and Central) and ate at the nearby Smokehouse where Dresser worked. “I would get off at eight o’clock and we’d take them around Albuquerque,” she remembers. “We took a camera-man—we called him Whitey—to the Jolly Knight bar.”

For her brother, flushing fugi-tives from the canyon wasn’t just a scene from the movie, it was part of his day job. Herrera used dogs for both manhunts and protection and rode horses to patrol the area’s most rugged spots. He found con-fused hunters, lost children, and the wreckage of a Cessna plane from Texas when it failed to clear the Sandia Mountains. In spite of the fog and snow, he simply fol-lowed the smell of smoke.

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and when he was fired in 1969 by incoming Albert “Red” Dow, more than 500 residents signed a protest petition. Deputy status was restored by the next election. His service continued over the de-cades, whether as deputy or county constable, Tijeras village marshal, or in state jobs. He was honored by the Lions Eye Bank and was known for distributing food baskets to the needy, compiling recipient lists with the late Molly Simbala of Molly’s Bar. On call 24/7, Herrera put in many off-duty hours. “He did a lot of good for a lot of people,” says his widow, Barbara Herrera. “We couldn’t exactly plan dinner.”

A 1978 letter supporting Her-rera’s honor as Sergeant of the Year lauded his assistance in es-tablishing the East Area District Sub-Station and his 32-plus years as a compassionate and capable lawman. “He was good to every-body,” Dresser says of her brother. “If somebody needed a ride to the hospital—not too many people had cars—he would take them.” Louise Waldron, co-founder of the East Mountain Historical Society, fondly remembers when Herrera accompanied her in surveying Carnuel cemetery. “Tom knew who everyone in the cemetery was, and because he was sheriff, he also knew how every one of them had died.

Bernalillo County Commissioner Wayne Johnson, who represents the East Mountains, intends to pro-pose a resolution that would honor Herrera by putting his name on a garden/park in front of the Mc-Grane Safety Complex in Tijeras. The naming, says Deputy Com-missioner Karen Brown, has the blessing of the sheriff. The park, which will honor lawmen killed in the line of duty, is a fitting tribute to a man who for over 40 years served and protected the moun-tains he loved and called home.

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The Power of the Spoken Word:East Mountain Oral History ProjectBy Neala Schwartzberg

Some things never go out of date. In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administra-tion (WPA) created the Federal Writers’ Project, sending out

writers, historians, journalists, and editors to collect eyewitness oral accounts of important historical events, people, and cultures.

This year the East Mountain His-torical Society is doing something similar.

Established in 1992, the EMHS is dedicated to preserving and documenting history in the Sandia, Manzano, and Manzanita Moun-tain towns and villages east of Albuquerque and along portions of Route 66 and the Turquoise

Trail. In June 2011 it partnered with the East Mountain Coalition of Neighborhood Associations in a project funded by the Bernalillo County Neighborhood Association Outreach Grant Program to launch “Great People; Great Stories,” an oral history pilot project to honor and preserve local history and culture as part of a 2012 commu-nity-wide centennial celebration of New Mexico’s statehood.

On June 3 an event celebrat-ing the culmination of this project, the New Mexico Centennial, and the 20th anniversary of the East Mountain Historical Society itself, will take place from 2pm to 5pm at the Santo Niño Church and park

located next to the East Mountain Library in Tijeras.

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Projects like this resonate be-cause times change so quickly. A community needs to know its origins if it is to understand and appreciate its present and plan for its future. Although Thacher notes that “all of the stories are precious,” there are some themes that come up time and again. For instance, it used to be that people knew their neighbors well and didn’t think twice about lending a helping hand. In today’s increas-ingly isolated society, where digital technology has replaced the front porch and shared fence, it’s easy to forget that these close connections were once the norm. And can you imagine a time when the only way to make the trip into Albuquerque was via horse and wagon? Back then, the trek took an entire day. Now it takes about 30 minutes.

“The richness of the area’s history is revealed in the stories of its peo-ple,” says EMHS president Denise Tessier of the project. “Combined, they bring the neighborhoods and villages of the mountains together like so many distinctive pieces of an heirloom quilt.”

The June 3rd celebration will not mark the end of this ambitious and history-preserving project. The East Mountain Historical Society plans to train a new crop of vol-unteers interested in learning how to conduct similar interviews. The recordings and transcripts of the

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Carnuel: A Place in Timeby Mike Smith

Driving east out of Albuquer-que along Interstate 40, the exits of the far north-east heights disappearing one by one in the rearview

mirror, the mountains seem to move aside to make way.

First, the foothills: gray and brown, sun baked and stony, stark and cracked, piles of rock from taller mountains that shamble down to either side of the routes that carve themselves through the

Sandias, one rock, one year, one culture, at a time. Someday they will wear away completely, and none of us will be here to see that.

Next, Tijeras Canyon comes into view with its granite cliffs, gran-ite boulders, and a narrowing sky. Then, signs of life. Halfway through the canyon, a place with a name. A village. It feels improb-able, with barely any level ground

to be seen, but people live here—1,232 people, says the 2010 census—their houses wedged in among the wind-scoured spaces between mountain ranges. This is the village of Carnuel—and if you are anything like most people who regularly experience it, you may be tempted to ignore it, to just drive right past. But don’t. Slow down. Stop. Look closer.

In his 1983 Field Guide to Na-ture Observation and Tracking,

Tom Brown offers the following exercise: choose a square foot of ground, frame it with sticks, and then stand and stare at it, de-scribing it. Then kneel down and describe it from that perspective, noticing what you missed. Then get down on the ground, put your face close, and describe all you can see from there. Spend fifteen minutes or more doing all this, and then

stand up and look around. The ground on every side will seem to pop and hum beneath your sudden awareness of all it might contain.

Let’s do this with an entire town—Carnuel. Let’s look closer, and closer, and describe what we see. There are the lanes of Inter-state 40, the freeway built when the previous canyon road, Route 66, proved too popular for its size. There’s Route 66 itself—now NM 333—an original American highway, running from Chicago to Santa Monica—a road that brought early-20th-century Ameri-cans out to see the country or to escape the Dust Bowl, that brought gas stations and curio stores and motels and subdivisions to Carnu-el, that briefly made this tiny village into prime roadside real estate.

Before Route 66 there was a smaller road, before that a stage-coach road, before that a wagon road, and before that a trail. Weedy bends of the old stagecoach road still curve beneath a canyon cliff just southeast of Carnuel, and many of the rock and adobe build-ings still standing date back to that time and before—to the Mexican and Spanish eras and to Carnuel’s second founding in 1819 by resi-dents of old Alburquerque, who grew it into a little farming com-munity where goats would climb the steep boulder fields and graze on wild grasses.

The town had to be resettled be-cause, four decades before that, it had to be evacuated. There’s not much left to see of the town’s first incarnation, as it was dismantled after its residents petitioned the Spanish government to please let them leave. The town, residents said, was surrounded by rock rims, making it easily accessible to the area’s Apaches, who would come in through the windows. Those very same Apaches were the reason why Carnuel had been settled in the first place, in 1763 when resi-

A pre-1920 religious procession, to Carnuel’s old San Miguel chapel. Courtesy of Rick Holben, and previously printed in Towns of the Sandia Mountains.

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dents of old Alburquerque hoped their settlement would protect them from the Native Americans on the mountains’ other side.

It did not, and many Apache and other tribes in the area intermar-ried with the settlers during both of Carnuel’s Spanish eras. The native populations were, of course, there first. In fact, the town’s original name, San Miguel de Carnué, was a corruption of the Tiwa word Car-na-aye, meaning “badger place.” Ruins of many hundreds of years of Native American settlements can be found throughout Tijeras Can-yon, and rainstorms over canyon trails will still sometimes unearth beautiful obsidian arrowheads. Evidence suggests that corn once grew along both sides of Tijeras Creek, as well, in the middle of the canyon, in golden lines as wide as highways.

Tijeras Creek still flows along today, right through the center of Carnuel, mostly parallel to Route 66 and the highway. Much as they have for millennia, before any hu-mans of any culture had ever even thought to wander near and settle down, animals still approach it to drink. Rabbits, mule deer, bobcats,

mountain lions, lizards, snakes, to name just a few. Cottonwood, piñon, juniper, hack-berry, and scrub oak still fringe its shores. To see a coyote pad past a cottonwood toward the creek and take a drink is to see something fun-damental, a ritual with untold generations of precedence.

Though maybe everything here is fun-damental. Just pick up a rock in Carnuel and you’ll see a bit of this place from long be-fore there was any life around at all. Much of it is granite—gray and

white and black, like petrified stat-ic—superheated rock cooled deep underground, almost a billion-and-a-half-years-old, so old the number is meaningless, incompre-hensible. About 10 million years ago, massive blocks of granite and metamorphic rock tilted slowly up to become the Sandia, Manzanita, and Manzano mountains. As water and wind eroded them down, their foothills rose up and the future site of Carnuel came into being.

The next time you have some time, don’t just drive right through Carnuel. Stop. Look closer. And then look closer still. Afterwards, you may see this place not just as a roadside collection of build-ings—scattered houses, an old motor lodge, a church—you’ll see it as a place with eras of history, a place of natural wonder, of infinite geological patience, a place where goats once clambered up the rocks and wide ribbons of corn once lined the creek. The world on ev-ery side will seem to pop and hum beneath your sudden awareness of all it might contain.

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Time flies when you’re staging original murder mysteries, dinner shows, holiday extravaganzas, and bringing the joys of

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The East Mountain Centre for Theatre, founded in 2001 in con-junction with the Mountain Arts Council, was then known as the East Mountain Community Theatre. With as many as eight produc-tions a season, however volunteer fatigue resulted in the loss of key members. A new infusion of or-ganizers with professional acting

experience in 2004 resulted in a rejuvenation and a new direction.

Current board chair Richard Atkins, a professional actor, play-wright, and pianist, moved to the East Mountains with his wife Cheryl, also an actor and teach-er, in 2004 from New York. Both joined the organization and have been instrumental in reenergizing it. In fact, the EMCT is a found-ing member of the five-year-old Albuquerque Theatre Guild, an umbrella organiza-tion that promotes live performance in the area.

“When many peo-ple hear the word community theater, they think it’s ama-teurish,” says Richard. “We’re definitely not. We took out ‘commu-nity’ in order to reflect the higher quality theater experience we provide. EMCT has a big education component, too, so [the board] added ‘Centre’ to the name because we hold classes for children and adults.”

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Dinner theater and the annual murder mystery are the lifeblood of the company. “Six years ago, I came up with the murder mystery idea, and we found a play online,” Richard continues. “It was a new concept for EMCT. The next year, I volunteered to write a fully scripted murder mystery as an experiment. Six murder mysteries later, the an-nual murder mystery is one of the group’s biggest shows.”

The upcoming October 2012 production, Lands End, the Mur-ders at Lighthouse Point, the latest original murder mystery written by Richard, is set at a haunted light-house bed and breakfast on the Oregon coast.

All the dinner theatre produc-tions, which comprise three of the four shows of the season, are a partnership with Greenside Café of Cedar Crest. Adding gourmet food has made a huge difference in audience attendance. Now din-ner theater has become a staple, with Sunday, non-food matinees.

A perennial favorite of each season is the holiday show. In 2011, EMCT produced Every Xmas Story Ever Told and Then Some and might do it again this year. The 2013 spring shows are in the works now, with a romantic play on the horizon for February and a classic for next April.

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After more than 40 years of research, Wendell (Woody) S. Min-nich has become a leading expert on succulents and cacti, travel-ing extensively to study the most interesting and exotic plants in ex-istence and presenting his findings at cactus and succulent societies throughout the world. He is also in the process of co-writing a book titled The Great American South-west Cacti and Succulents, which includes his beautiful photography combined with information on the plants he loves, their surrounding landscapes, and various Native American cultures. “My passion is being in the field,” he says, “docu-menting and photographing what I discover.”

Growing up in California, Min-nich often accompanied his father, a chemical engineer and rocket scientist, on long hikes in the Mo-jave Desert and Sierra Mountains. It was here that he became fasci-nated not only with the vast variety of cacti and succulents he found in the desert landscape, but also with its animals and unique beauty. His mother, a professional ballerina and artist, influenced his creative side, and he later began to sketch and photograph his discoveries.

After teaching high school graphic arts for 32 years, Minn-ich retired and evolved his lifelong passion into a second career. He

eventually expanded his collection into 15,000 square feet of green-house space, and the resulting business, Cactus Data Plants, was at one time one of the largest retail succulent nurseries in California.

His current greenhouse north of Edgewood is a mere 1,200 square feet, but it is crammed wall to wall with a remarkable collection of ex-otic and unusual plants in every stage of growth. A visitor at this time of year has to be very care-ful where they step between the rows of packed tables and shelves, since all of the plants are kept in-side until warmer weather arrives. Approaching the rear of the green-house brings another surprise: a large family of African tortoises and several shy skinks reside in enclosures under the plants.

“I always loved the plants and reptiles that were the most unpop-ular or unappreciated,” Minnich says. “I believe I was able to see their unique beauty, even as a young boy.” This passion for the rare and unusual is what inspires his ongoing quest to research, document, and photograph these species in countries across the globe, including Mexico, New Zea-land, and much of South America. His most recent field trip to Namib-ia brought new adventures and a

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Possessing an artist’s appre-ciation for the astonishing beauty found in the natural environment, Minnich believes that “nature is a prolific artist,” and describes how the Fibonacci theory of math-ematical order is repeated in the natural world. This infinite variety of patterns is seen so frequently in nature, it is often referred to simply

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Minnich is quick to point out that succulents have a practical pur-pose as well as an aesthetic one. As concern over conserving water grows on a global scale, xeriscap-ing with cacti and succulents has become a popular alternative to traditional grass, flower, and shrub plantings. As the lowest wa-ter use plants on earth, succulents are able to thrive in areas where rainfall is almost nonexistent be-cause of their unique ability to trap and store water in their leaves, stems, and roots. They are even self-shading. As the sun moves across the sky, each thin spine is always shading a different part of the plant.

“People who live where rocks and cactus are common some-times overlook their beauty,” Minnich says. “When we learn to amplify what grows naturally, the whole planet will benefit. Many people are beginning to appreci-ate how truly beautiful these things are.”

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are given new life as charming and useful items for the home and garden, many of which are on dis-play at Burger Boy in Cedar Crest. These items become even more fascinating when you learn that Potter, who turned 92 years old this past April, is legally blind be-cause of macular degeneration.

A native of Marshall, Oklahoma, Jiggs did not begin his life as an ar-tisan. After working as a stock boy

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days, a convenience store was best described as a general store with a little of everything for everyone. He saw a need in his community and decided he was the right person to fill it.

He was drafted into the army at age 20 and served in the 70th In-fantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, where he served as a radio operator and accompa-nied his company commander in a

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After the war, Jiggs returned to the grocery business in Okla-homa. He initially managed a Safeway; then when he moved to Albuquerque, a K-Mart. Later, he owned and operated three Empire grocery stores in Colorado. When he retired in 1984, he and his wife moved to Branson, Missouri, where he enjoyed cruising on Table Rock Lake in his pontoon boat. Retire-ment did not last long, however. Eventually, Branson’s mayor con-vinced him to open Jiggs’ Quick Stop, a grocery and deli.

Since moving to the East Moun-tains in 1995, Jiggs has continued his lifelong practice of staying ac-tive. “I always enjoyed working with my hands,” he says as he pulls one of his handmade birdhouses from a nearby shelf. This particular one features a house for birds on each side and a feeder in the center. He also makes tables, bookcas-es, stepstools, and dust pans. His materials? Everything from license plates to automobile scrap to dis-carded soda bottles.

It certainly helps that his son-in-law, Dale Whale, owner of Coronado Salvage, keeps him well supplied with all that he needs. “I made something that I called a ‘Canjo’ from a flattened Coke can. I put a neck on it and added stings

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Michael Meyer: Portrait and Landscape PainterBy Kelly Koepke

A love of the Southwest. A Mountain Man rendez-vous. An extreme attention to detail. All elements of the painter’s character.

The painter in this case is Michael Meyer, a 2010 transplant to Tijeras from Chicago.

“I have always been fasci-nated with the human face as a subject,” says Meyer during an interview in his home/gallery. Al-most every wall, including those in the bathrooms, features his oil paintings, watercolors, and line

drawings. Western themes—red-rocked canyons and green mountainsides—are a common thread. Even his portraits tend to explore the weathered lines of cowboys and mountain men, those who spend their lives pri-marily outdoors (though there are some lovely ladies gracing the walls). He refers to his por-traits as character studies, which are typically more candid and

interesting than a portrait paint-ed for someone.

Meyer grew up in St. Lou-is, where a grade school assignment unveiled his artistic abilities. “I found that I could ac-tually draw, and from that point

on I became ‘the artist’ in the family and in school,” he says. “I’ve always loved drawing everything from ships to landscapes, but I find people the most in-teresting and challenging.” His Christmas cards, illus-trated with holiday scenes, have delighted friends and family over the years, as well. A series of what he calls “fantasy art” features supernatural characters like wizards and dragons

and would make perfect chil-dren’s book illustrations.

Meyer’s self-taught style is hyper realistic, almost photo-graphic in the clarity of detail. Influenced by legendary portrait artist, Chuck Close, one very large cowboy is detailed with every pore, line, and whisker painstakingly brushed in. Inter-estingly, Meyer’s watercolors are just as intricate as his oils, their detail achieved through

a controlled wet and dry brush watercolor technique that he began perfecting in college.

After high school, where he won first place in two art shows, Meyer majored in art education at Southeast Missouri State University. He started his career as an illustrator, then drifted into management—first at a yearbook publishing company, followed by three publishing companies in Chica-go. His attention to detail made him ideally suited to lead an information technology depart-ment, where he spent his last 12 years of employment. When the recession hit, he found him-

self downsized and reevaluating what he wanted to do and where he wanted to do it. A love of the Southwest brought him and his wife, Beth, to New Mexico.

“I find a lot of inspiration in the Sandia Mountains and the mountains near Santa Fe and Los Alamos, and look forward to doing more plein air paint-ings. One aspect of painting on location, as opposed to in the studio, is that it forces a looser approach. It is a challenge to capture a landscape in three or

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four hours while the light is changing, but I find it very energiz-ing,” Meyer says.

In a case of irony that has not escaped him, the artist says he admires abstract and impressionistic paint-ers. Consequently, he has incorporated softer areas into his recent work in order to draw attention to a particular focus, instead of each element of a work being the fo-cus.

While living in Chicago, Meyer studied portrait-painting with renowned portrait artist Richard Halstead. “Richard was able to point out small things that made a big difference in

refining my portraits”. He also joined the Chicago Plein Air Painters group. Upon moving to New Mexico and purchasing the East Mountain Directory and this magazine, he joined the lo-

cal plein air painters group and searches for ideal spots around the area to set up his easel.

A selection of Meyer’s oil and watercolor paintings will be on

display at the Watermelon Gallery in Cedar Crest through the month of May. There will be an open-ing on Saturday, May 5th from 4 to 8pm Meyer also plans to teach drawing classes at Watermelon this summer. To see more, log onto meyersart.com.

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Friends of the Sandia Mountainsby Elizabeth Hanes

If you’ve ever hiked in the Sandias and noticed places where some-one cleared timber from the trail or spruced up some markers, you’ve witnessed the handiwork

of the non-profit group Friends of the Sandia Mountains. These vol-unteers work year-round to keep Sandia Ranger District lands fit for recreation. But their work isn’t con-fined to the out-of-doors.

“We offer volunteers a broad scope of opportunities,” says cur-rent president Bob Lowder. “Most of our work happens in the field, but our volunteers also work the

front desk at the ranger station and more.”

But why the need for a volunteer group? Isn’t it the responsibility of the U.S. Forest Service to maintain these lands?

The answer is yes. In real-ity, however, federal funding rarely provides the Forest Service with enough money to accomplish projects beyond the bare essen-tials: fighting fires and performing routine maintenance of buildings and land. The volunteers of Friends of the Sandias bridge the gap be-tween basic maintenance and wish list projects. The new interpretive

signs at Sandia Crest represent an excellent example of the work accomplished by Friends of the Sandias.

“The original signs suffered from weathering and vandalism,” says Lowder. “So we appointed a com-mittee that came up with designs, had the signs made, and then in-stalled them. We’re very proud of that.”

The group was formed by sev-en outdoor enthusiasts in 1997 as a 501(c)3 charity, New Mexico Friends of the Forest, and aspired to be a statewide organization. In 2005, however, the board of direc-tors realized nearly 100 percent of their work was being done within the Sandia Ranger District, so they renamed themselves Friends of the Sandia Mountains. The group con-

tinues to operate under the original 501(c)3 designation.

Friends of the Sandia Mountains works closely with the Forest Service. Each year both groups convene at a planning meeting. Projects are plucked from each group’s list and then prioritized for completion throughout the year. Friends of the Sandias works year-round; they plan a project for each Wednesday, weath-er permitting.

“We work extremely well with the Forest Service,” says Lowder. “We respect them, and they respect us. We appreciate them, and they appreciate us. It’s a great symbiotic relationship.”

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The group helps maintain about 200 miles of trails within the Sandia Ranger District. They also provide informational material, such as the Sandia Crest interpretive signs, and even produced a book in co-operation with University of New Mexico Press, Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains, that offers ex-tensive information on the area’s geology and flora and fauna, as well as how to access recreational opportunities.

Friends of the Sandia Mountains is always looking for new mem-bers. Start at the group’s website, friendsofthesandias.org, to get an overview of what they do and how to get involved. Or attend one of their monthly meetings, held the first Tuesday of most months at 7pm at the Sandia Ranger Station in Tijeras. NOTE: There are no monthly meetings in December, January, or February.

“A lot of folks who have moved to the East Mountains will say, ‘Gosh, I live out here now; I won-der if there are things I can do to give back.’ Well, joining Friends of the Sandias is one way to do that,” says Lowder. “I’m a native and grew up with the Sandia Mountains in my backyard. I’ve been involved

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Destination: South 14by E. H. Hackney

The snow is gone, the sun is out, and the weather is fine. It’s the perfect time for a drive. One of the most scenic runs along

New Mexico Highway 337, or as most of the locals and some of the street signs still call it, South 14. Long a popular destination with those seeking local color on the backside of the mountain, life along this highway teems with his-tory and activity.

Make your starting point the Vil-lage of Tijeras at the intersection of Highway 337 and 333 (Old Route 66), which marks the southern end of the Sandia and the northern be-ginning of the Manzano mountain chains. Just as Sandia is Spanish for watermelon because of the moun-tains’ wedge shape and pink color at sunset, so too are the Manzanos named for a fruit: apple, because of numerous orchards early settlers once tended in its shadows.

From there, your drive south of Tijeras will wind through lush stands of ponderosa, piñon, juniper, and cedar, craggy rock outcroppings, and a number of trailheads that lead into a labyrinthine trail sys-tem popular with hikers, runners,

mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Drive far enough and you’ll hit Highway 55 to Tajique. Here you’ll find the trailhead leading to the Fourth of July Canyon, known for the stunning fall colors of New Mexico’s only stands of Rocky Mountain large-toothed maples. Drive further south to the town of Mountainair and the nearby Sali-nas National Monument, where you can explore the ruins of a 17th-century mission, a reminder of the early contact between local Pueblo Indians and early Spanish settlers.

Along the way, you’ll also find plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, coffee, and live music—you can even scout for collectibles and antiques or view works by local artists.

the best coffee aroundJo’s Chameleon Café is tucked

into the trees just off the highway at Kuhn Drive, at the top of a rise nine miles from Old Route 66. Bright and airy, it offers communal seating at a friendly conversation area or at a number of smaller tables. Jo opened the Chameleon Cafe in 2005 after working in res-taurants and coffee shops for years because, she says, “I love coffee,” and believes she offers the best in the East Mountains. She’s also proud of her homemade baked goods and breakfast burritos. Larger meals, including vegetarian and vegan dishes, are served on Friday nights and at the brunch on

the third Sunday of every month. Decorated with paintings, sculp-tures, and furniture by local artists, Jo’s is also the site of a yearly fine arts show and hopes to be an Arts Crawl destination later in the year.

On Friday nights you can listen to local musicians perform folk, blues, and older country. The first Friday of the month is an open jam session, but musicians are also invited to sit in during the other Friday night performances, which take place from 8:30 to 9:30. Mu-sicians often drop by on Sundays, too, and the eclectic clientele in-cludes local families, motorcyclists, hikers, and bicyclists. Jo’s Cha-meleon cafe is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 7am to 1:30pm and reopens Friday eve-nings from 6:00 to 9:30.

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ice cream and antiquingHeaded south from Jo’s, the

road flattens and the land opens up. A mile farther south on the left, past the fire station, is the Old Tyme Shop & Ice Cream Parlor. It’s a great place to stop for ice cream, a snack and a cold drink, or to browse gifts, collectibles, and antiques. Try one of their specialty banana splits. On the weekend they offer nachos, Frito pie, pizza, and a variety of specials.

In good weather during the summer their patio is open and they have Putt-Putt-style golf and horseshoe tournaments. Or you

can enjoy a movie on the lawn in back, surrounded by piñon, cedar, and juniper trees. There is a week-end flea market and live bands perform on Saturday afternoons. Video rentals are even available for the locals. The Old Tyme Shop & Ice Cream Parlor is open 11am to 7pm Wednesdays through Sun-days.

come for the food, stay for the fun

The Ponderosa Restaurant, a mile farther south on 337, is full of character, from the rough hewn log walls and beams hung with electrified camp lanterns, to the plank floors and the Grizzly wood-fueled furnace, not to mention a handsome, well-stocked bar.

The Ponderosa specializes in homemade New Mexican food and good, fresh beef. Owners Johnny and Cindy Gutierrez bought the property in 1992, leased it un-

til 2002, and then took over the opera-tion of the bar and restaurant t h e m -selves. The food is so good, that customers regular ly drive in from Rio Rancho and Corrales just for a plate of the Ponderosa’s re-

nowned enchiladas, a Pondo Burger, or a prodigious Sunday breakfast. One time, 18 visitors from Cali-fornia arranged for transportation from the Sunport to en-joy the Ponderosa’s steaks, which include hand cut rib eyes, t-bones, and top sir-

loin. Regardless of what you order, it’s made fresh daily. “We make everything here,” Johnny says, “in-cluding our salsa, red chile, carne adovada, ranch and bleu cheese dressing, sopapillas—even our tor-tilla chips.”

There is no shortage of enter-tainment, either, with Karaoke on Friday nights, bands on Saturday nights during the summer, a pool

table, darts, and a patio that’s open in good weather.

The Ponderosa is a popular des-tination for many local car and motorcycle clubs and often hosts benefit rides for school supplies, toys for kids at Christmas, and the Thanksgiving food bank. The Thunderbird club and local clas-sic car clubs are frequent visitors, as are motorcyclists on the way to Mountainair and points farther south.

The Ponderosa opens at 11am, Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 9am for breakfast on Sundays. Don’t be late! The Ponderosa clos-es at 9pm.

If you have driven South 14, you know what a pleasure it is. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. It’s guaranteed to become a favorite and a reminder of why so many choose to live in—and visit—this enchanted place. g

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Championship Horses Come to TijerasBy Phyl Chisholm

Cazam Farms, Saddle-bred—Hackney, reads an imposing plaque mount-ed to the right of a lovely entranceway. The regal sil-

houette of the head and signature forehand action of an American

Saddlebred horse further decorates the plaque. Urns with blooming

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For many years this property was home to Turkey Track Stables, a boarding facility and riding school where countless children and adults throughout the East Mountains

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The Garcias first began breed-ing, training, and showing American Saddlebred, Hackney Pony, and half-Arabian horses in Albuquerque’s North Valley in 2002. “Being raised in Santa Fe and spending many summers on an uncle’s ranch in Wagon Mound gave me a taste for being around horses,” says Sam. “The time came when Cathy and I had paid our dues in the corporate world and our four children were off on their own. We decided we’d each make a list of what we’d most like to do next.”

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ago, the Garcias started hunting for a new location. They discovered the Turkey Track property came up for sale after subdivisions had encroached into their former rid-ing trails. The Garcia’s had found a new home for themselves, their horses, and the people who work with them, all of whom live on the 20-plus-acre farm. “There was already a large enclosed arena,” says Sam. “We knew we could add to and improve the barns as well.”

The fresh air and high altitude are an added bonus. Just like Olympic athletes and profession-al runners who regularly live and train at above 7,000 feet, horses who train at high altitudes likewise enjoy a competitive edge.

“We transport our horses to ma-jor shows in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas,” says Sam. “We also train and show Hackney Ponies.” Hackneys, never over 14.2 hands, were developed during the late 1800s as a stylish carriage horse, prized for their bravery, alertness, and great stamina. The Garcias also work with half-Arabians, which blend the strength and size of the American Saddlebred with the style of the Arabian.

As Sam and Cathy continue to improve the basic structures of the old Turkey Track stables they are holding off on offering either boarding or riding classes at this time. However, says Sam, please call (505) 250-8745 if you would like to be considered for a future lessons-program.

In the meantime, long-time resi-dents and newcomers alike can take pleasure in knowing horses are still a part of the culture of the East Mountains. The old saddle-up-and-ride days may be gone, but all can admire the promise of Cazam Farms.

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Animal Welfare in the East MountainsBy Kathryn Holzka

Edgewood Animal Control has a big mission and lim-ited resources, but its dream of creating a Regional Ani-mal Shelter to serve the East

Mountains is gaining momentum.“Our mission is to promote

a rural, animal-friendly charac-ter within the town for humane, cost-effective sheltering, recla-mation, and adoption services for domestic animals— owner less, lost, or abandoned,” says Victoria Murphy, program manager and supervisor for Edgewood Animal Control. “We want to extend that to the neighboring areas, includ-

ing Tijeras, Bernalillo County, and Santa Fe County, which have simi-lar needs.”

A dream since 2005, the re-gional shelter is now taking root as a shared community vision. An ambitious, five-phase master plan for the shelter was drafted in 2008 that includes 116 dog kennels, a cattery, a livestock barn, and equine pasture to handle animal control needs in a region that cov-ers 4,500 square miles.

The project already has the site—three acres donated by Bro and Tracy Animal Welfare Inc—and about $10,000 in donations raised by caring residents through community projects and pet fairs. It is located in Edgewood on the east side of NM 344, across from the elementary and middle schools. Say Murphy, “That’s very impor-tant because people have to know where to go looking for a pet if it goes missing, and proximity to the schools will help with our planned educational programs to promote interest in animal welfare issues from an early age.”

Costs for the various phases of the project have to be reworked for current estimates, but the first phase—a single building housing 24 temporary kennels, adminis-trative and staff offices, animal evaluation room, walk-in freezer, food preparation/storage room, restrooms, and parking—would

run approximately $492,000. Funding is anticipated through community organizations and projects, grant applications, and governmental sources.

The town currently houses cats in a 12-kennel shed at the town hall site and a 12-kennel tem-porary dog facility at the police department across the street. “We make do with what we have,” Mur-phy says, “but there is no doubt that a regional animal shelter would greatly benefit the area and neighboring communities because the need for both shelter and edu-cational programs is constantly growing.”

Murphy, who has spent her ca-reer in animal control and shelter management, came to the Edge-wood Animal Control Division in 2004, a year after it was launched, and has served as supervisor and program manager since 2007. Michael Ring, a second animal control officer, joined the depart-ment later that year, and there is a reserve officer volunteer who pitches in on an as-needed ba-sis. Murphy reports a 96 percent adoption rate, euthanizing only in instances of serious injuries or aggressive behavior. Additionally, a group of generous volunteers helps out with programs, training sessions, pet exercising, and care.

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A recent low cost spay/neuter clinic put on through an ASPCA grant covered 98 dogs and cats. That program will be held each month until the grant expires at the end of the year.

In 2011 the shelter took in 324 impounds, mostly dogs, cats, and loose livestock, and there were 150 adoptions and 40 transfers. Mur-phy urges people looking for pets to check out the EAC on Facebook and Pet Finder since the shelter doesn’t get any foot traffic and very adoptable cats and dogs can get overlooked. “We want Animal Control to be seen by the public as a resource, not an adversary,” she says. “We are trying to change the mindset, especially of those people who may have had a bad experi-ence at some time or other. But we are here to help both people and animals.”

The public can also help ani-mals by reporting any suspected abuse or questionable animal care issues to Animal Control. Calls can be made anonymously, and every report is thoroughly investigated.

“We are a small community with a big heart for animals,” Mur-phy says. “Just imagine what we could do if we all joined together and had a regional animal shelter facility.”

If you would like to volunteer to help raise funds for a regional shelter program, contact Victoria Murphy at (505) 286-4518 or email her at [email protected].

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For those of you thinking of buying or selling property in the East Mountains, some of our region’s top real estate experts weigh in on the cur-

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This year so far has been prom-ising for the local real estate market. With record low interest rates, many buyers who previously sat on the fence are now deciding to get in the game. Inventory still remains high at 20 month’s worth, and spring/early summer is also the time when most sellers spruce up their homes and get ready to sell. Which means there are plenty of homes to pick from. Pending transactions were up 14 percent in February of this year, a very good sign, especially if the majority of those transactions turn into a clos-ing. The average list price of our homes here in the East Mountains

is $279,000, but the average sold price for February was $165,000.

Cara Brenza RE/MAX PROS (505) 281-7767

The pending and closed proper-ties in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho have improved modestly, and buy-ers are taking advantage of the super low interest rates. Mortgage rates for 2012 are still around 4 percent. Listing inventory has come down, which historically moves prices up. The home affordability index is very good, meaning that based on income and debt, most consumers have a strong ability to afford and purchase a home. With a good selection of homes avail-able, historically low interest rates, and prices remaining stable, it’s a great time to buy or sell a home!

Jeanette Raver KELLER WILLIAMS(505) 250-5799

More and more often, custom-ers who want to raise their own food and find a way to lower their energy bills are approaching us. Off the grid properties (those with-

out a conventional power source) are very attractive in these times, as are properties with rain catch-ment systems. While the market for large ranches (those with hundreds to thousands of acres) is stagnant, the market for 10- to 40-acre plots is improving steadily. More com-mercial buyers are also showing an interest in locating here. We talk regularly to business people want-ing to bring in a car wash, a motel, different kinds of restaurants, and various other businesses. The more businesses that locate here and succeed, the fewer of our working citizens must drive to Albuquerque every day, certainly a welcome trend as gasoline prices remain higher than normal.

Martha Eden, Assoc. Broker, Raymond Seagers, Owner-Broker,

RE/MAX Western Heritage (505) 281-4445

Growing up in Edgewood as the great-grandson of early area homesteaders and dry-land ranch-es, I have a vivid knowledge of the entire region’s evolution over the past several decades. One word captures the bulk of that change: growth. Fortunately for residents and homeowners, natural and economic forces keep our growth steady but in check. In many areas, such as Cedar Crest, there is only so much buildable land; in oth-ers, only so much water. Because we have not seen anything like the rapid expansion of the West Mesa, we can still enjoy our slightly cool-er summers, fresher air, and lower foreclosure rates. It remains a bal-ance. There are folks who would prefer to “close the gate” behind them, but we also want to attract people to move to the area and help us remain a vital and produc-tive community. I say we welcome them. After all, they are coming here for the very same reasons we did.

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Soaring to New HeightsBy Jeanne Drennan

Blue skies with picture-perfect cumulus clouds and that fa-miliar, gentle breeze . . . it may be just another beautiful New Mexico day to you and

me, but to the many glider pilots who flock to the Moriarty area, these characteristics represent per-fect conditions for soaring. This area of New Mexico is considered the best soaring site in the US, at-tracting glider pilots from all over the United States and the world because of our superb weather conditions. Rick Kohler, president and chief pilot of Sundance Avia-tion, says our high desert location allows for “good cycles of heating, and then cooling in the after-

noon”—perfect conditions in which to soar.

Another of our fortuitous weath-er patterns is the occurrence of thermals, or rising columns of air. These thermals provide for a par-

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son spanning March through October. “When a glider pilot gets into a thermal,” says George Applebay, president of the Southwest Soaring Museum, “all he has to do is circle in it and he goes up like a buzzard. By riding

these thermals, pilots can ascend to altitudes of up to 18,000 feet above sea level and can stay aloft for hours.”

In the winter months, pilots can enjoy another form of lift called the mountain lee wave, or wave lift. This occurs when oscillating riv-ers of air create standing waves that pilots can catch to take them to extraordinary heights. Engineer, private pilot, and glider pilot Dave Gadomski says, “It’s like surfing over the mountain.”

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When asked why he and so many others love this sport, Apple-bay explains, “It’s the sheer beauty of it. To see the earth and all the different colors surrounding you . . . and the feeling of being up there, having nature provide the up cur-rent to keep you up there, there’s nothing like it. It’s something that

will stick with you the rest of your life.”

Gadomski says he was hooked from the first lesson he took with Bill Hill out at Sundance Aviation seven months ago. He enjoys soar-ing because of the physical and mental challenge. “Flying a regu-lar plane is easier because you can power yourself through a turn.” Not so with a glider.

The airport in Moriarty is host to a very active group of pilots with roughly 60 participating in cross-country soaring, says Kohler. They log their miles online as part of an international community of soar-

ing pilots and receive points based on the distance and speed of each flight. These local pilots have placed first or second each year since the inception of the program nearly seven years ago. Addition-ally, they have ranked at least third in the world several times.

Those interested in learning more may want to start with a tour of the Southwest Soaring Museum in Moriarty. The 38,000-square- foot facility is a sight to behold. Currently undergoing a renovation that will add an education room and library to the already impres-sive site, it is also host to an array of full-size gliders, antique to mod-ern, as well as an historical display of models representing significant gliders from all over the world. At 86, George is no longer flying, but he says he yearns to every day. He continues to work as a glider me-chanic, which includes restoration work.

If you are seeking the thrill of a glider ride or flight instruction, the professionals at Sundance Avia-tion can help make your dream a reality. You can contact them at soarsundance.com or (505) 832-2222 for more information.

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FARMeRs’ MARketsShopping local farmers’ markets is a great way to combat high energy prices and support local agricul-ture. Not only will you find a wide variety of fresh-from-the-farm pro-duce and other foodstuffs, you can also speak directly with the folks who are putting the food on your table. This way, you know exactly what you are buying and how it was produced. Here are a few of your options for this growing sea-son:

cedar crest Farmers’ MarketTBA—Check their Facebook page

for updated information: facebook.com/CedarCrestFM

edgewood Farmers’ MarketLocation: Entrance to Wildlife West in Edgewood

Season: July–October

Schedule: Thursdays, 3pm–6:30pm

Contact: Craig Noorlander, (505) 281-7851

Variety of area growers and pro-ducers. Log onto papabearshoney.com and click the Farmers’ Market link at the top for information on growers, applications, etc.

Frost Hill organics csaLocation: Corner of Frost and Mountain Valley

Season: Mid to late May until end October

Cost: A full share member-ship with pick up every week is $500; a half-share with pick up every other week is $250.

For more information or to pur-chase a membership, email Dan LeBoeuf at [email protected] Hill Organics’ Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) mem-

bership program is a great way to receive fresh, seasonal produce, reconnect to the land, and sup-port local agriculture. Each box contains between $20–$30 worth of produce and typically will feed a family of four or two big eaters for a week.

Mountainair Farm & Garden Market

Location: In front of T&C Auto at 201 Broadway

Market Season: May 12–Sep-tember or October

Schedule: Saturdays, 9am–noon, or when they sell out.

Contact: Rebecca Lueras, (505) 847-0973

Market features a variety of veg-etable growers and a half dozen or so that sell bedding plants. The market also participates in WIC.

schwebach Farm in MoriartyLocation: 807 W. Martinez Road Season: August–October

Schedule: Tues–Sat 10am–6pm, Sundays 11am–4pm, closed Mondays

Contact: (505) 832-6171

Known primarily for their delicious sweet corn, Schwebach also pro-duces a variety of naturally grown garden vegetables, including sweet yellow onions, carrots, beets, and heirloom tomatoes. Sweet corn is available for purchase starting around August 1, with other pro-duce available through October. Winter vegetables go on sale start-ing in September. All times and locations are subject to change, so call or check with each market’s website for the most up-to-date info.

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First Sundays Series at the Sandia Mountain Natural History CenterMay–September • 9am to 4pmCedar CrestWorking with professionals from the NM Museum of Natural History & Science, the SMNHC is open on the first Sunday of every month dur-ing the summer for geo-caching, self-guided hikes, or picnics. The summer lecture series from 10am–11am includes topics on Family Nature Mapping (May 6), Transit to Venus (June 3), When Albuquer-que was an Ocean (July 1), and Ice Age Vertebrates of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains (Aug. 5). nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc

Man Alive Food Drive365 Days a YearCedar Crest Tire sponsors a food drive year round, and accepts contributions 365 days a year. All donations go to East Mountain Food Pantry. Drop your contribu-tion off at their office at 1212 Hwy 14 N. (505) 281-9100

Gymkana Rodeo Series April 22, May 20, June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 22 • 8am Mountainair Rodeo GroundsdiscovermountainairWnm.com

Saturdays at the JohnsonsJohnsons of Madrid Gallery • MadridEnjoy a variety of performances every Saturday from 1–3pm and gallery receptions for new exhibits the first Saturday of every month. Call (505) 471-1054 for more in-formation.

Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market Every Saturday and Sunday, May through October • Just Imagine Gallery • TijerasA juried arts and crafts event featuring music, food, and fun. justimaginegallery.com

Chuck Wagon Sunset Suppers & ShowsEvery Saturday night, June 16–September 1 Wildlife West Nature Park • EdgewoodEnjoy a barbecue dinner, wildlife presentations, and a western mu-sic show or bluegrass band. Shows take place rain or shine in the am-phitheater. Jackets recommended and reservations required. Vege-tarian meal options available. For information, log onto wildlifewest.org/chuckwagon-suppers.html or call (505) 281-7665.

MAY

Tenth Annual Wind Fest & Green Energy FairMay 5 & 6 • 10am–6pm Wildlife West Nature Park • EdgewoodKite flying demonstrations and contests, renewable energy exhib-its, and more. wildlifewest.org/green-energy-fair.html

Santa Fe Century Bike RideSunday, May 20Explore the historic Turquoise Trail, including the villages of Golden and Madrid, in this 100-mile bike ride. Also offers 25- and 50-mile routes. santafecentury.com

CrawDaddy Blues FestMay 19 & 20 • Noon-7pmOld Coal Mine Museum • MadridThe folks at the Mine Shaft drive the freshest crawfish up from southeast Texas and cook it right in front of guests. Acts include Ju-nior Brown, Stephanie Hatfield and Hot Mess, and Felix y Los Gatos. themineshafttavern.com

JUNE

East Mountain Fiber Farm & Studio TourJune 2 & 3 • 10am–4pm Spend the weekend learning all about our region’s fiber arts in-dustry. Meet the artisans, their animals, and purchase beautiful yarns, fabrics, jewelry, garments, etc. For more information and a studio map, logo onto milagro-

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Your membership benefits include:• Informative monthly membership meetings, the first

Thursday of every month, 11:30am - 1pm at Los Vecinos Community Center.

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20th Anniversary East Mountain Historical Society/Oral History ProjectJune 3 • 2–5pmSanto Niño church and park • TijerasCelebrate the culmination of the EMHS’s Oral History project, it’s 20th anniversary, and the anniver-sary of New Mexico’s Centennial. eastmountainhistory.org/

East Mountain Centre for Theatre Summer CampJune 4–22 • Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm Vista Grande Community CenterSandia ParkChildren and teens age 7-17 learn the ins and outs of putting on a full-scale theatrical production—from set design to performance. Taught by theater professionals who live and work in the commu-nity, the classes are also a great way for kids to hone their verbal and visual communication skills. Program culminates in a perfor-mance held Saturday, June 23 at 7pm. Cost is $300 per child, $275 if student is enrolled in the VGCC Summer Program or has a sibling enrolling in the camp. emct.org.

End of TrailJune 16–24 • Single Action Shooting Society Founders RanchThe World Championship of Cow-boy Action Shooting & Wild West Jubilee celebrates its 31st anni-versary this year. The fun takes place at the Single Action Shooting Society Founders Ranch located six miles off I-40 exit #131. The eight-day event features vendors, continuous entertainment, and social activities. For more info: (505) 843-1320 or sassnet.com/EoT/shooting.php

Wildlife West Junior Zookeeper CampJune 25–29 & July 9–13 • 9am to noon Wildlife West Nature Park • EdgewoodJunior Zookeepers Day Camp is an exciting program that offers children ages 8-12 the opportunity to experience what Wildlife West’s animal keepers do on a day-to-day basis. Under the guidance of the park’s experienced zookeepers, campers will spend the week learn-ing zoo-keeping and bird watching techniques, basic care and biology of native plants and animals, and will work on a variety of animal en-richment projects. Cost is $60 per child per week, and a daily snack is included. Space is limited, so sign up today by logging onto wildlifew-est.org/junior-zookeepers-camp.html or calling (505) 281-7655.

JULY

Mountainair Firecracker Jubilee TBA • MountainairCheck discovermountainairnm.com for more info.

Fourth of July Parade and Baseball GameJuly 4th • MadridGame begins at 10am at the Os-car Huber Memorial Ballpark, followed by the parade starting at noon. visitmadridnm.com/events

Madrid Bluegrass FestivalJuly 21 & 22 • Noon–7pm • Mine Shaft Tavern and Old Coal Town Museum MadridA two-day event filled with great food and good times. Scheduled performers include Family Coal, Atomic Grass, Railyard Reunion Band, Joe West, South by South-west, Anslover Family, Mystic Continued on next page

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9th Annual Wildlife West Music FestivalJuly 20-22 • Wildlife West Nature Park EdgewoodEnjoy the best bluegrass, tradition-al western, world music, and other genres at Wildlife West’s covered amphitheater and indoor “bean barn,” providing plenty of shelter, shade, and seating. Festival in-cludes workshops, contests, open jams, and a wine tasting. wildlifew-est.org/bluegrass.html

AUGUST

BioBlitz 2012August 10 & 11 • Sandia Mountain Natural History Center • Cedar CrestA joint project of the NM Museum of Natural History & Science and SMNHC, BioBlitz 2012 is a unique opportunity for citizens and scien-tists to come together for a giant scavenger hunt in order to learn about the unique ecosystem of the Sandia Mountains. This annual event is a 24-hour survey of all living organisms that call the SMN-HC home. Scientific experts from a variety of fields and organizations (UNM, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, NM State For-estry, NM Department of Game & Fish, The Nature Conservancy, and NM State Parks) will lead the public on hikes throughout Friday eve-ning and all day Saturday. BioBlitz is free, but registration is required

for some events. For more infor-mation, visit nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc or contact Rosie at (505) 281-5259 or [email protected].

Run, Rally, RockAugust 11 • All day • EdgewoodHelp celebrate Edgewood’s 13th year as a town with a fun run start-ing at Wildlife West at 7:30am, followed by a pancake breakfast for runners and supporters. The fun continues with a parade starting at Wal-Mart at 10:30am, a poker run from Katrinah’s East Mountain Grill to Pizza Barn, a business expo and family fun park at Rich Ford on Plaza Loop Road. Enjoy free food, music, a Big Foot demonstration, and fireworks that evening, weath-er permitting. For more info, (505) 286-2577 or (505) 850-2523.

Cerrillos History WalkAugust 19 • 10am–noon • CerrillosJoin the Cerrillos Historical Soci-ety for a friendly, easygoing group walk through the village of Cer-rillos, with periodic stops at the town’s main features and houses. Meet at First and Main Street. Bring a hat, water, and comfortable shoes. Great photographic oppor-tunities. For more information, call Todd Brown (505) 438-3008.

Sunflower FestivalAugust 25 • 10am–4pm • Dr. Saul Community Center • MountainairEnjoy crafts, music, and food at this annual festival. man-


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Harvest FestivalAugust 25 & 26 • Wildlife West Nature Park Celebrate the region’s culture and agricultural heritage with lo-cally grown products, wine tastings courtesy Anasazi Fields Winery, blacksmith demonstrations, a dis-play of antique farm equipment, a peregrine falcon show, music, ven-dors, chuck wagon dinner, 5K fun run and one-mile walk, and much more. wildlifewest.org/harvest-fes-tival.html

Cow A BungaAugust 26 • Staring at noon • Rich Ford in Edgewood • $10 per ticketEnjoy Cow Patty Bingo with a twist—and the potential to win $2,000 if all 1,000 tickets are sold. This is a fundraiser for the Cow Awards, which honors East Moun-

tain volunteers for their community service, culminating at a dinner and awards ceremony. For more info, (505) 286-2577 or (505) 850-2523.

SEPTEMBER

End of Summer FestTBA • MadridCelebrate the end of summer with this rockin’ dance party. mineshaft-tavern.com

QuaraiTBAA spectacular De Profundis (men’s a capella) concert is held at the Quarai ruins annually in Septem-ber. Ruins are 8 miles north on NM 55 and 1 mile west. Telephone: (505) 847-2290.

OCTOBER

Annual Punkin Chunkin’ FestivalTBA • EstanciaIt’s a bird? It’s a plane? No, it’s a pumpkin! Every year since 1995, people get together in Estancia to hurl pumpkins using their home-made pumpkin hurling machines. The event also includes a daylong Pumpkinfest, starting with a parade down Main Street and ending up with the Chunkin’ about a mile or so away. In true festival form, there will be all the usual arts, crafts, and food booths, a chile cook-off, car-nival rides, rock climbing wall, and much more. (505) 384-2708

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— Senior Centers —Edgewood Senior Center ................ 281-2515Estancia Senior Center ................... 384-5010McIntosh Senior Center .................. 384-3064Moriarty Senior Center ................... 832-4425Mountainair Senior Center ............. 847-2885Willard Senior Center ..................... 384-4097

— Youth Services —Child Care Food Program .............. 384-3053Edgewood Pediatric Clinic .............. 281-4620Estancia Youth Center .................... 384-1092Inlow Youth Camp ......................... 384-2410

— Animal Services —Animal Control .............................. 832-2043Animal Kingdom Healthcare ........... 281-2345Canyon Crossroads ....................... 281-1515Edgewood Animal Clinic ................ 281-1115High Plains Veterinary Services ....... 281-9290Mountain Veterinary Clinic ............. 281-5900Zoo Animal Hospital ...................... 281-7100

— Museums —Lewis Antique Auto and Toy ............ 832-6131Moriarty Historical Museum ............ 832-2513Moriarty Visitors Center .................. 832-0839

Mountainair Heritage Center .......... 847-0032Museum Of Archeology ................. 281-2005Natural History and Science ........... 281-5259Sandia Natural History Center ........ 281-5259Soaring Museum Inc ...................... 832-9222Tijeras Historic Church ................... 286-7222Tinkertown Museum ....................... 281-5233

Chambers of CommerceEast Mountain ................................ 281-1999Edgewood ..................................... 286-2577Moriarty ........................................ 832-4087Mountainair ................................... 847-2795

— Post Offices —Cedar Crest ................................... 281-5668Edgewood ................................... ..281-3535Estancia .................................. ......384-2721McIntosh ................................... ....384-2879Moriarty ....................................... 832-4914Mountainair ................................... 847-2206Sandia Park ................................... 281-5916Stanley .......................................... 832-4596Tijeras ........................................... 281-5656Torreon .................................. .......384-3122Willard ................................... .......384-3217

— Churches —Assembly of God ........................... 847-2498Assembly of God Parsonage ........... 847-0616Bethel United Methodist .................. 832-4200Catholic Health Initiative ................ 286-8931Cedar Crest Baptist ........................ 281-1114Church of Christ ............................ 832-6466Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal . 281-7722Community Church of the Sandias .. 281-3833Crossroads Church of the Nazarene 832-4390East Mtn. Assembly of God ............. 832-6320East Mountain United .................... 286-0865Edgewood Church of Christ ............ 281-3477Emmanuel S. Baptist Church of Estancia ......... .................................................... 384-9565Estancia First United Methodist ...... 384-5215First Baptist Church of Edgewood .... 281-1555First Baptist of Estancia ................... 384-2286

First Baptist of Moriarty ................... 832-6385First Baptist of Mountainair ............. 847-2394First Baptist of Tijeras ..................... 281-3342Forest Meadow Baptist ................... 281-4105Grace Baptist ................................. 832-6771Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ... 281-2013Intercontinental Church of God ...... 286-0995Jesus Christ of LDS ......................... 281-5384Liberty Ranch School ...................... 384-2530Mountain Christian ........................ 281-3313Mountain Valley ............................. 281-5566Mountainair Christian Center ......... 847-2773Mountainside Methodist ................. 281-5117New Beginnings Christian Academy 847-2773Prince of Peace Lutheran ................ 281-2430Valley View Christian ...................... 281-8373Woods End Church ........................ 281-5091

— Schools —A. Montoya Elem. School Tijeras ..... 281-0880Calvary Estancia Christian .............. 832-6995Eastern Hills Christian Academy ..... 286-1482Edgewood Christian School ............ 281-5091Edgewood Middle .......................... 832-5880Edgewood Elementary .................... 832-5740Estancia High ................................ 384-2002Estancia Middle ............................. 384-2003Estancia Upper Elementary ............. 384-2004Estancia Lower Elementary ............ .384-2005East Mountain High ....................... 281-7400Moriarty High ................................ 832-4254Moriarty Middle ............................. 832-6200Moriarty Elementary ....................... 832-4927Mountainair Grade ..................... ...847-2231Mountainair High .......................... 847-2211Mountainview Elementary ............... 832-6827Prince Of Peace Lutheran ........... ....281-6833Roosevelt Middle Elementary Tijeras 281-3316Route 66 Moriarty Elementary ......... 832-5760San Antonito Elementary ................ 281-3931South Mountain Elementary ............ 832-5700

— Instructional Classes —Forgery School of Blacksmithing ..... 281-8080Headstart ...................................... 832-9369Liberty Ranch School Church .......... 384-2530Read Write Adult Literacy ................ 832-9469Torrance County Headstart ............. 832-1922

— Libraries —East Mountain Library ................... .281-8508Edgewood Community Library ........ 281-0138Moriarty Library ............................. 832-2513Mountainair Library ....................... 847-9676

— Community Centers —Edgewood Community Center ....... .281-3921Los Vecinos Community Center ..... .314-0240Vista Grande Community Center .... 286-2108

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