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Photo by Eugene HeathmanWind Sub-Industry Council Vice-Chair Phillip Roybal, New Mexico Junior College – Hobbs pictured right and instructor Randy Cook demonstrate a solar/wind technology electronics training station for certifi ed renew-able energy courses off ered through Workforce Connection and funded by the SESP.

Funding available for green jobsEugene HeathmanEditor

New Mexico Junior College in partnership with ENMU campuses and Workforce Connection now offer premier building performance pro-grams designed to prepare students to enter the renewable energy workforce or transition into a new green job. The courses are offered online. Principles of Green Buildings (PGB) and Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments (PCBA) are offered individually, or as a bundle program titled Building Analyst Quick Start. All three programs lead to industry certifi cation. The Building Analyst Quick Start class is a 60-hour building performance program that combines two premier programs, Princi-ples of Green Buildings and Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments, for an extensive overview of green building. Funding for interested and qualifi ed applicants is available through the State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) grant. Certifi ed Lead remedia-tion courses are also being offered.

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Memorial Day and every year the open-ing day is dedicated to the trials to the Grade 1 Ruidoso Futurity. This upcom-ing Friday the two-year-old Quarter Horses will be racing to become one of the 10 horses with the 10-fastest quali-fying times that race for $600,000 in the Ruidoso Futurity on June 9.

Many of those young racehorses will be starting their careers in the Ru-idoso Futurity trials.

The ultimate goal for all of the two-year-old quarter horses at Ruidoso Downs this summer is to race in the Grade 1, $2,400,000 All American Futurity on Labor Day, closing day of the season. The 440-yard All Ameri-can Futurity is the iconic quarter horse race and its purse is the largest for any Quarter Horse race and the largest for any horse race, regardless of breed, for two-year-olds in North America.

On the way to the All American Fu-turity the top prospects will be trying to race in the Grade 1, $700,000 Rainbow Futurity on July 21.

A year ago, Ochoa won his first start in the Ruidoso Futurity trials and then went on to dominate the All Ameri-can Futurity and was honored as the champion two-year-old and champion two-year-old gelding.

The Sleepy Gilbreath-trained Ochoa is expected to make his 2012 debut on Saturday at Ruidoso Downs in the trials to the Grade 1 Ruidoso Derby which could have a record purse exceeding $800,000. The gelding has rested since his All American Futurity win and prepared for his possible Ruidoso Derby trial debut with a strong work over 220 yards at Ruidoso Downs last week.

Feature Mr Bojangles, the 2011 champion two-year-old colt, is also

expected to make his first 2012 start in the Ruidoso Derby trials. The superbly conformed colt won last year’s Rainbow Futurity for the most important win on his championship resume.

Ochoa and Feature Mr Bojangles each list the Grade 1, $2,300,000 (est.) All American Derby as their premier goal this summer at Ruidoso Downs. The 440-yard All American Derby on the Sunday before Labor Day will be

the richest race ever held for three-year-old or older Quarter Horses. The All American Futurity is the only Quarter Horse race with a purse higher than the All American Derby.

Ruidoso Downs racing runs on a Friday through Monday schedule. More information can be found at www.raceruidoso.com and follow the racing action on Twitter at Ruidoso Press Box (@RuiPressBox).

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

— Luke 6:31Today it is popular to call some-

one, whose behaviors involve putting others ahead of ourselves, “people pleasers.” Usually it is said as some-thing derogatory. This begs the question, ‘What’s wrong with pleas-ing others and trying to make them happy?’ Conversely, isn’t it a virtue to sacrifice for others?

I guess the answer would be ‘yes’ sometimes we can choose to sacrifice what we want or need for someone else. Sometimes we can try to please others. The key word here is some-times – but not all the time. Most ‘peo-ple-pleasers’ are involved in chronic activities of taking care of others. The problem is they have never learned to do the same activities for themselves.

In the western model we have learned to focus on the ‘Do unto others’ part, but usually neglect to put this phrase into context with the second half of this saying. Again beg-ging the question: How do we know what we would want them to do for us if we are not aware of our own needs and wants? Most people-pleas-ers focus all their energy on giving and have no awareness of what they want or need for themselves. It’s as if they are hoping others will ‘read their

minds’ and know the right thing to do for them. In other words, people-pleasers give to get back and their presents always have strings attached.

Therefore, people-pleasing is a modern term for ‘martyring.’ And a martyr can be very difficult to live with. The results from all this people-pleasing are resentments, hurts, and misunderstandings.

The bottom line is this: pure Social Interest can only be practiced after one has learned to practice self-esteem. Know that you have worth, that you have great value and that your uniqueness is innate. No amount of pleasing others will ever increase the value you already have as a hu-man being. The saints of old were practicing self-esteem at a higher di-mension. They were never concerned about their saintliness or a return on their ‘giving.’ They gave out of an understanding of their own needs and acted accordingly (‘just as you want others to do for you…’).

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State and federal agencies have reacted by clarifying hunting classifications and hosting feral hog symposiums throughout New Mexico. Recent sessions covered the history and proliferation of wild pigs. Feral swine are considered a destructive, hardy and adaptable mammal with a growing population in central and southeastern New Mexico.

Pete Gnatkowski, a Lincoln County Extension agricultural agent, addressed the problem to pro-mote awareness of the problem. “We are hoping that through this program, participants will become aware of the extent of the problem. The pigs devastate crops and rangeland. They also spread disease to domestic livestock,”Gnatkowski said.

Feral swine are omnivores, devouring almost any available food high in energy and protein. Rooting and feeding habits of feral swine can destroy planted crops in a short period of time, often overnight. The damage created can cause overgrowth of noxious weeds and reduce forage for livestock. “Each feral pig causes a minimum of $200 in direct property damage amounting to approximately $800 million annually,”

said Justin Stevenson, USDA Wildlife Services Disease biolo-gist and Feral Hog coordinator. “This figure does not include the spread of disease and damage to the native ecosystem.”

Although hunting swine has become increasingly popular, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish do not regulate the harvesting of feral pigs since they are not a native species. A hunting license is not required to hunt feral pigs. However, it is unlawful for individuals to import feral swine for release on private property to sell hunts.

Feral swine are both scavengers and predators known to feed on carrion and even the young off-spring of livestock and fawns of deer. Sows can reach maturity as early as six months of age and have litters of up to 12 offspring. Feral swine populations in a given area can double in as little as 4-6 months.

Animal health for livestock producers is a big is-sue. “Feral swine are known to carry viruses and bac-teria infectious to domestic livestock (and wildlife),

particularly brucellosis, pseudo-rabies and bovine tuberculosis,” Stevenson said. Swine brucellosis is a bacterial disease which causes abortion and stillbirth. There is no cure for brucellosis and once infected, an animal becomes a car-rier and potential shedder for life. Swine brucellosis is also transmis-sible to man.

Psuedorabies is an often fatal viral disease affecting the nervous

and reproductive systems. Symptoms include anorex-ia, agitation and frequent, intense itching. The disease can cause significant financial impact through repro-ductive loss and livestock mortality. It is not transfer-rable to humans but affects most livestock, dogs and cats in addition to many species of small mammals.

The animals can also be a vector for the spread of influenza viruses. Ron Jones, USDA Wildlife Services said, “If you don’t have feral hogs now, just wait awhile.” Landowners and people with questions about feral hogs should contact Justin Stevenson, USDA Wildlife Services, 505-346-2640.


The 18th an-nual Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell Alien Chase 10k and 5k will be held Saturday June 30. The races begin at 7 a.m. at the Civic Center and end at DeBrem-mond Stadium. Entry fee is $15 until June 25, and after that date and including race day the cost is $20. The event is a benefit for the Roswell Humane So-ciety. Awards will be presented to the overall winners in each race, male and female, and age group winners from 10 and under through 70+ will receive a ceramic commemorative alien.

Costumes are encouraged, and awards will be given for the best male and female alien runner or walker.

Call 575-624-6720 for more infor-mation.

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Every year the Alien Costume Contest grows and the competition gets tougher. With this world re-nowned event, you are guaranteed a great time! All ages and costumes are invited to enter. There is no charge to enter! This year’s contest is Saturday, June 30 at 3 p.m. at the Roswell Civic Center. Pet Contest is at 10 a.m. at a location TBA. Please plan on arriving early to find good seating. This event is always packed.

With a costume for pets in the morning and the adults in the early evening - it’s a great day of fun and entertainment! Pets are required to be restrained in some way and own-ers must clean up after their pets. All contestants are welcome to travel the festival and will be surprised at how many people will stop you just to take a photo!

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By Todd FuquaReporter

ROSWELL – Most visits to Ro-swell will likely include a trip to the UFO Museum, but located near the railroad tracks – specifically at 409 East College Boulevard – is a museum that most tourists might not expect in this southeastern New Mexico city.

The Anderson Museum of Contem-porary Art holds an eclectic collection of all forms of art and a wide array of mediums, all thanks to the vision of Donald B. Anderson.

Anderson, an oilman and artist, opened the place in 1994 mainly as a way of sharing a lot of his personal art collection with the public. The museum also gets many of its pieces from the Roswell Artist-in-Residence program, started by Anderson in 1967.

Nancy Fleming, a woman who does “a little bit of everything,” is usually found at the museum, while her hus-band, Stephen, has run the residency program since 1991.

“We have more than 400 works of art here, and have had 200 artists in 42 years of the residency,” Fleming said.

The residency can support six art-ists at one time, living in a complex on the north side of town. Artists chosen for the program get a house, studio and monthly stipend to create – or not create – on their terms.

“They’re also offered a one-person show at the Roswell Museum,” Flem-ing said. “They’re not obligated to do a show, but usually they do it.”

The artists are also not obligated

to create any art while in Roswell. The point of the program is to get artists out of a high-pressure urban setting and give them a chance to experiment and expand.

“A residency isn’t a new phenom-enon. It’s not uncommon to have one, but they’re mostly in large urban areas,” Fleming said. “Making this residency for a full year gives the artists a chance to get away from city life and reflect on their work.

“You can experiment, you can fail, or not come out of your house for a month,” she added. “You’re free to ex-plore your creativity, and that’s a luxury many artists don’t have. They’re support-ed whether they sell anything or not.”

This creative freedom obviously makes the residency a popular one, and the selection process – which occurs about once a year – involves hundreds of applications from around the world.

The residency has supported artists from Japan, Australia, Europe, Argen-tina and all across the United States. There have been graduate art students and veterans of the business in their 80s.

“The jurors pore over the appli-cations and decide which art has the most staying power,” Fleming said. “It depends on the range of the artwork submitted, and that’s why there’s such an eclectic bunch of artists.”

There are also works of art of all different styles and mediums throughout the museum. Fleming said there’s really no grouping of particular artists or time frames. The art is just there for people to see in no particular order.

“It’s different than the typical muse-um,” Fleming said. “There’s something for everyone, and it feels comfortable. Everyone is bound to like something.”

The eclectic nature of the museum means surprises around every corner, even though the collection isn’t updated

on a regular basis.“We’ve had people revisit and

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tion only, and despite it’s out-of-the way location, Fleming said the number of visitors each year is quite high.

“A lot of people will bring their families and out of town guests here,” Fleming said. “There are more visitors than you might expect. We don’t do a lot of advertising, be-cause most of our money goes straight to the residency.”

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The Native Americans who live today on the Mescalero Apache Reser-vation are descendants of bands known earlier as Mescalero, Chiricahuas and Lipan.

The Mescalero took their name from the “mescal cactus.” The mescal, a desert plant, in earlier days supplied the Apaches with food, beverage and fiber. Literally it was their staff of life.

For this reason, says one Indian in-formant, the Apaches of long ago made the ceremonial tipi for the “Coming of Age” ceremony from mescal stalks.

Thus tribute was paid to the plant that meant so much to the people. After the Apaches were confined to this res-ervation, in mountain rather than desert country, evergreens were used as tipi poles instead of mescal stalks. Use of the evergreen is not inappropriate for the present-day tribal members because the reservation forests are the principal source of tribal income.

The Dance of the Mountain GodsNight has come to the ceremonial

grounds of the Mescalero Apaches. A small fire burns in the pit of the medi-cine tipi on the west. Small cooking fires smolder in the arbor of oak brush on the south. But most eyes are on the big fire in the center of the ceremonial circle as its flames reach skyward.

A group of singers between the ceremonial tipi and the big fire start an age old chant. Into the circle from the east stomp five figures, swaying, posturing, and gesticulating. Four of the figures are masked in black. Their upper bodies each are painted black also ‘’lith sacred symbols in white on their chests and backs. Each wears a mysterious headpiece, and a skirt and leggings of buckskin. Each is brandishing a broad wooded stave in each hand.

The fifth figure is masked and painted in white. Tied to his belt at the rear is a cowbell that clangs as he stomps, prances and jests. The groups of five circle the fire. Another group of five

figures enter the circle, similarly dressed with varied markings on the bodies and skirts. These are of another clan. They circle the fire, charge into the flames; thrust their staves at each other and the crowd. Then still another group joins in with the other groups.

Together they dance for the well-being of the People and the crowd. This is the “Dance of the Mountain Gods.” To understand it and envision the per-formance of long ago, take a long look into the red flames and the shadows.

Picture the old Apache legend of the first men who ever saw the moun-tain ghosts.

As was told to us in their youth, there were two young men, one crippled and the other was blind. Their band had been attacked and was fleeing from the enemy. For the good of our band, the two handicapped men were left in a lonely mountain cave so that they would not slow the flight of their tribesmen.

May days and nights they waited for their tribesmen to come and rescue them.

Their food ran out, their bodies grew gaunt. They came to fear that they had been abandoned, that death could claim them soon. Then one night as they huddled in the darkness, they heard strange and frightening sounds outside the cave. The sounds became louder and louder. Finally, into the cave stalked five mysterious figures ... four painted black with white symbols and with strange and mystical headgear and one painted white.

A mysterious light illuminated the cave silhouetting the figures of the strange intruders. The luminous rays somehow became a bonfire. Around the fire the ghostly strangers danced, posturing and chanting, calling up on the winds and rain and brandishing their staves against the unseen enemy.

The blind man and the crippled man cowered at first against the side of the cave, certain that the ghosts had come to them. They were powerful gods who would drive away evil that handicapped them.

The gods led the blind man and the crippled man from the cave. The white painted god struck a gigantic rock with stick he carried and the rock became divided to form a new passageway.

Through the passageway stepped the blind man and the crippled man. Suddenly the blind man could see and the crippled man no longer was lame. Each was clothed in the finest buckskin and each carried the finest bow and ar-rows ever found.

The mountain gods were gone but the healed men were no longer’ alone. In the distance a village of camps became clear. As they drew near the village, they learned it was of their own band, recently returned from a long journey. They joined their people and told them of the miracle that had oc-curred. They performed the dance just as the mountain gods had danced. For many generations hence, the Apaches have performed the “Dance of the Mountain Gods” to drive away sick-ness and evil bringing good health and good fortune. Each year the dance of the Mountain Gods is performed nightly during the annual Fourth of July Mes-calero Apache Ceremonial. The “gahe-nde-dance,” is now great fun for both the dancers and the audience. But look into the fire and the shadows, imagine being lonely and hungry and abandoned in a mountain cave. Then you can un-derstand how the first audience of two must have felt when they first saw the mysterious dancers.

History of Sierra Blanca MountainThe Sierra Blanca/White Moun-

tain, sacred mountain of the Mescalero Apaches, dominates the sun baked land-scape of South Central New Mexico. The White Mountain soars to 12,003 feet above sea level. It rises 8,000 feet and more above the desert sands to the west and the grasslands to the north and east. There are other peaks and other mountain ranges in almost every direc-tion, but Sierra Blanca/White Mountain stands out above them all.

The White Mountain was a land-mark for the first Spanish explores who pushed north from Mexico more than four hundred years ago. Later the peak guided the first adventures mov-ing westward from Texas. It gave those early travelers their first sign, after long, dry and dusty miles, that they were near-ing a region of tall pines, green grass and live water. The mountain promised respite from harshness of the arid plains. For centuries before the first Spanish and other explorers moved into Sierra Blanca/White Mountain domain, another people had known the mountain’s power to soothe the thirst of both mind and body. These people were the Apaches.

The Apaches know the secrets of the mountains and the deserts as no other people have known them, before or since the first strangers came. Proud always and fierce when need be, the Apaches bowed to no one except their God. They live off the land and cared for no possession except land.

Far and wide the Apaches roamed over the region known today as the Southwest. They ranged from Texas to central Arizona, from far south in Mexico to the Peaks of Colorado. But they returned often to the Sierra Blanca/White Mountain to rest from the rigors of the desert life, to refresh their spirits, to learn or relearn the White Mountain’s lesson of serenity and harmony between man and nature.

The Apache band that returned most often, perhaps, was the band that became known as the Mescalero. The Spaniards named them because of the mescal plant served the people as a principle food source.

There came to the Apaches in the last century a time of violence. Be-fore it ended, the Mescalero and other Apache bands had lost most of their southwest empires. But the Mescalero were fortunate than other group Indian groups who also were dispossessed. They could still live in sight for their sacred mountain, source of wisdom of the Mountain Gods.


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Appetizer Discounts!

WEEKDAYS 4PM to 7PM

MONDAY NIGHT POOL TOURNAMENT

Upstairs 7:30PM $20 Entry Fee1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Awards

Double Elimination

+WEDNESDAY NIGHT

DUBLIN DOUBLES DART TOURNAMENT

Upstairs 7:30PM Double In/Double Out 301

8PM - KARAOKE!

Potcheen, Highland

Wayand local and local musicians

will be gracing

our stage this

summer!

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Here’s a sample of our lunch fare featuring our new sandwiches:

SERVED11am-2pm

Grilled Cheese $5.95Choice of American, cheddar,

Mozzarella, Swiss or pepper jackon Texas Toast or Rye Bread

BLT $5.95Choice of cheeses, apple wood smokedChoice of cheeses, apple wood smoked

bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomatoon Texas toast or Rye bread

BBQ Chicken Sliders $6.95Smaller version of our BBQ chicken sandwich, your choice of mild, wild,

or volcanic

Breakfast Baguette Sandwich $8.95Breakfast Baguette Sandwich $8.95Baguette sandwich made with over hard eggs, rashers, sausage, served with chips

Crab Sandwich $7.95One of our Doolin Crab

cakes on a corn dusted bun

Fish Sliders $7.95Battered cod on slider buns





LEACAPROCK COUNTRY

HOBBS • LOVINGTON


CHAVESPECOS VALLEY

ROSWELL




By Sue [email protected]

Tucked away at 9,000 feet is The Lodge at Cloudcroft, which, since 1899 has been delivering visitors a unique lodging experience. Clark Gable and Judy Garland used to fre-quent The Lodge and today, hospitable luxury is still their hallmark.

A family atmosphere, with stellar service offers guests warmth coupled with excellence. A few of The Lodge’s employees have been in service over 20 years, and several have been a part of the workforce family for over ten. With staff loyalty the norm, guests ex-pect friendliness and familiarity from visit to visit. Some have made The Lodge their home away from home.

The structure today is not original. In 1909 a fi re destroyed The Lodge. A two year project moved and rebuilt The Lodge in its current location. Today’s structure stands proudly on a hilltop overlooking White Sands National Monument in nearby Al-amogordo. It still retains the charm of the early 1900’s, with rooms excelling in providing modern amenities.

The Lodge offers a variety of lodg-ing choices to match many budgets. From the Governor’s Suite to a stan-dard guest room, each is outfi tted with luxury. Stand alone lodging, and rooms at the original site in The Pavilion Bed and Breakfast are available year round. Amenities include a fi tness center, swimming, sauna and hot tub, lawn games in the summer and pristine hik-ing trails tucked away on the grounds, reserved for Lodge guests.

The Lodge’s world class restau-rant, Rebecca’s, offers outstanding din-ing. A legend is repeated of a beautiful red-haired chambermaid whose lover found her in the arms of another. Re-becca soon disappeared and there are those who insist her spirit still inhabits the halls of The Lodge. Regardless of her presence, Rebecca’s restaurant offers a delicious and relaxing din-ing experience. Charles W. Johnson quietly and with perfection plays the dining room grand piano to accompa-ny evening and brunch meals. He takes requests and provides a memorable ex-perience. The menu is expansive, pre-pared by internationally trained chefs and dessert is afl ame. Peach or cherry

fl ambé is prepared at guest’s tables and is exceptional. Sunday Brunches are attended by not only locals and guests, but lowlanders from outlying commu-nities of Otero and Lincoln Counties.

Lisa Thomassie, General Manager, along with Chrystal Watters, who is the Administrative Assistant/Market-ing Manager frequently visit among the guests, making certain each one receives the superior service for which The Lodge is famous.

An unmatched alpine golf course, one of the highest in the nation, awaits Cloudcroft guests. With pristine air and thinner oxygen, golfers notice

their games improving and golf balls soaring farther than at lower altitudes. A nine hole, designed with Scottish traditions of playing two tees with separate fl ags at the hole, make an 18 hole course to challenge all golfi ng levels. Open from April to November each year, it’s advised to call ahead for tee times.

The resort includes a spa, several meeting spaces, a ballroom for special events and is sought after as a venue for special occasions. For informa-tion regarding fees, availability, and reservations, phone 575-682-2566 or 800-395-6343.

Luxury at the Lodge


SCHEDULEFriday June 1 @ The Quarters

The Pleasure Pilots • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SaTurday, June 2 @ Wingfield ParkMark Kashmar • 12 to 12:45 p.m.Hard Knock Blues Band • 1 to 2:25 p.m.24/7 Blues Band w/ Gary Stamper2:30 to 3:45 p.m.Buzz & The Soul Senders • 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The Pleasure Pilots • 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.The Kinsey report • 7:30 to 9 p.m.

SaTurday, June 2 @ The QuartersFestival Musician’s Jam – Buzz & The

Soul Senders • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday June 3 @ The QuartersSunday Blues & Bar-B-Q • 24/7 Blues Band

3 to 7 p.m.

Tickets $20 in advance $22 at the gate • All Active Military $15 in advance $20 at the gate • Kids 12 & Under FREE

advance sales call 866-207-4816 or 575-257-9535Buy online at www.ruidosoblues.comOr at The Quarters, 2535 Sudderth

Beer Tasting Tent presented by BudweiserFood • Beverages • Vendors • Games

Ok to bring water. No coolersor pets please.

MARK KASHMAR

HARD KNOCK BLUES BAND24/7 BLUES BANDBUZZ & THE SOUL SENDERS

THE PLEASUREPILOTS

THE KINSEY REPORT

www.ruidosoblues.com


The morning was brisk and wind-less as I rode one of my favorite rides to Fort Stanton to “pat the mailbox” in remembrance of the US Postal Service’s support of American cycling during Lance Armstrong’s domination of the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong’s ath-letic integrity has often been challenged but his struggle for Tour dominance was the result of sacrifi ce and determination to achieve a worthy goal. I sometimes stop to remove an outer layer of cloth-ing for the just over three mile climb back to the airport plateau and know that I will have an interruption of a dif-ferent kind upon my return leg.

Whether I stop or not at the post offi ce, there have been two moments of appreciation that have caused me to pause and refl ect on this particular ride during the last many years. On the way down to the historic site, I stop pedal-ing, sit upright in the saddle, and salute our fallen heroes as I glide past the Fort Stanton National Cemetery.

America’s Bicentennial was cause for Chris and I to enable her father to journey back to Fall River, Massachu-setts to visit the USS Massachusetts battleship of his wartime service in both the Atlantic and Pacifi c Theaters. The trip took about three weeks and 27 states were visited. Some points of sacrifi cial historical signifi cance were visited along with a number of locations in the National Park system. Without question, the most endearing event was setting foot upon the deck of the battle-

ship with a man who had, like all vet-erans, helped secure a way of life that is envied in the more than two hundred countries of our political world.

I photographed liberally as Ruben Sandoval told of his near-death experi-ence for the fi rst time. He then touched the 16-inch guns of the turret he manned countless times and he recounted the power of the blasts as the ship moved sideways on the ocean. At that moment we were incidental to his journey into the past.

For some reason, in my fi ftieth year, my dad chose to reveal to me his Army, World War II experience as a foot sol-dier on European soil and I remembered that his only previous war reference was that he had had enough of camping. I listened with the attentiveness of a pre-schooler being told a spooky campfi re story. Why had he chosen now to tell me of his service? I didn’t see him again until Alzheimer’s disease had inca-pacitated his memory and one of my brothers now sacrifi ces his time to care of him twenty-four, seven.

As I pedaled up past the Fort Stanton National Cemetery breath-ing deeply, I paused again, challenged by the incline, and offered a second salute to all the men and women who have served allowing the rest of us the freedoms for which they sacrifi ced. May this Memorial Day remind us to thank Veterans every day for their service that enables us to live the life too many can only dream to achieve.

The psychling chronicles:Service

I was a New York City transplant in 1967 for college where I met Chris, a native New Mexi-can, and we started our public school careers with the Ruidoso Municipal School District in August, 1973. Chris retired after 30 years of elementary teaching and I re-tired after 35 years of teaching English and the psychol-ogy program I was asked to create. We started a bicycle club, the Alpine Shifters, which led to my work with the US Cycling Federation from 1984 through 1996 and resulted in the attainment of a Category Two Olympic Coach status (Category One required me to terminate my teaching at RHS). That same year I reconstructed a chess program that was started in the 1970’s by a science teacher at that time, Bill Streeter. At the 1997 US Open (chess), I certifi ed as a chess coach through the Chess in Educa-tion program and the US Chess Federation and coached the high school chess team until my retire-ment in 2008.

I have a qualifi ed membership

(2004) in the Iron Butt Association for endurance motorcycling and have tested my motorcycling en-durance in events ranging from the 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours to the 4Corners event which circumnavi-gates the conti-nental US in fewer than 21 days (my “door to door” was 12,000 miles in 16 riding days). Chris

and I motorcycle toured the US, Canada, and Mexico for 10 years during the 70’s and 80’s gathering material for our classes.

I have been fortunate to have ridden my bicycle in most parts of the country during my more than 50 years of road riding. Bicycle riding has enabled me to commute to work, race with some of the country’s best, tour self-contained with students and friends, and ride for the health of it with friends almost every day in beautiful Ruidoso.

I now teach English 102 at ENMU-Ruidoso and am excited to be offfered the opportunity to teach a new class this spring, Motorcycle Literature.

Psychling profi le:Galen Farrington

Galen [email protected]


Public input requested on proposal to enhance visitor use at Salt Basin Dunes

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez announced that the National Park Service (NPS) is initiating a plan to enhance visitor use at the Salt Basin Dunes area on the west side of the park. The NPS is seeking public input on a proposal to improve trail head facilities in an area of the park that includes the second largest gypsum dune fi eld in the United States, as well as cultural sites, wildlife and plant life.

The area was added to the national park in 1998 and has been accessible to the public on a limited basis. The NPS proposes to improve public access by improving road access and providing facilities to include parking for up to 10 vehicles, restrooms, and a shaded picnic shelter. The public is invited to review a draft document, which outlines the back-ground and possible alternatives. The document can be found at the NPS plan-ning site, www.parkplanning.nps.gov/.

The NPS will complete an envi-ronmental analysis consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preserva-tion Act (NHPA). It is anticipated that this process will take approximately 90 days to complete and this is the fi rst of two points in the process where public comments will be invited.

The plan and environmental as-sessment will take into consideration ideas, issues, concerns and visions of park staff and the public for the Salt Basin Dunes. Visitor access to the Salt Basin Dunes has been addressed in the park’s Draft General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (February 2008).

Vásquez stated, “We would like to hear from the public about our proposal to improve the visitor access and experi-ence in the Salt Basin Dunes area. Once we have a complete list of issues, we will defi ne planning alternatives and prepare a Development Concept Plan/Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.”

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience local heritage.

Public comments may be submit-ted from May 9 through June 7, via the electronic public comment form on the National Park Service Planning, Envi-ronment and Public Comment (PEPC) System at www.parkplanning.nps.gov/, which is the preferred method, however comments may also be hand-delivered or mailed to Superintendent, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, 400 Pine Canyon Drive, Salt Flat, Texas 79847.




LEACAPROCK COUNTRY

HOBBS • LOVINGTON


CHAVESPECOS VALLEY

ROSWELL








LEACAPROCK COUNTRY

HOBBS • LOVINGTON


CHAVESPECOS VALLEY

ROSWELL




Hobbs selected for Center for Innovation, Testing & Evaluation (CITE)

Pegasus Global Holdings has proposed to locate a privately financed owned & oper-ated Center for Innova-tion, Testing & Evalu-ation (CITE) in the State of New Mexico. With the support of New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Pega-sus has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the state’s Department of Economic Development.

CITE will serve as an open operat-ing test, evaluation and commercializa-tion facility for next-generation innova-tions and technologies. It will provide

a proving ground for technologies arising from the federal labora-tories, universities, not-for-profit technology centers, federal depart-ments and agencies, and the private sector. The facility will be designed to allow new technolo-gies to integrate into the nation’s urban, subur-

ban and rural “legacy infrastructure,” and provide detailed measurable results on their impact to the economy and its many sectors, e.g., energy, transporta-tion, telecommunications, security, and agriculture.

CITE will consist of a fully integrat-

JF Maddox Foundation of Hobbs selected for highest artistic honor in the state

Governor Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Arts Commission have announced who will be recipi-ents of the Centennial 2012 Gover-nor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.

“Arts and culture have played such an important role in New Mex-ico’s history, it is only fitting that we honor these amazing artists and sup-porters for their contributions during our State Centennial year,” said Gov-ernor Martinez. “We applaud these talented artists and arts contributors who do so much to enrich our lives, educate our children and improve the quality of life in our great state.”

“The Centennial 2012 Governor’s Arts Awards ceremonies will be held on Friday evening, Sept. 14, 5:15 - 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe.

The J. F. Maddox “Foundation of Hobbs was established in 1963 by Jack and Mabel Maddox to serve the residents of southeastern New Mexico. The foundation has played an important role in funding the arts in Lea County, supporting many arts organizations, events, education, and community development initiatives. The foundation gave approximately $426,000 to arts and culture projects and events in Lea County in 2011. Ten years ago, the foundation granted $1.5 million to fund the establishment of the CORE Knowledge curriculum in the Hobbs Municipal Schools which included principles in teaching liberal arts, with emphasis on visual arts and music. The foundation has been a longtime supporter of organizations such as the New Western Heritage

Museum Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame at New Mexico Junior College.

The Governor’s Arts Awards were established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the extensive roles - both economic and cultural - that artists, craftspeople and arts supporters play in the life of New Mexico. A diverse and prestigious list of painters, weavers, sculptors, dancers, musicians, storytell-ers, poets, actors, playwrights and pot-ters have been honored by the gover-nor’s arts awards, now in its 39th year. Past awardees include Maria Martinez, Bill Mauldin, Glenna Goodacre, Tony HiIlerman, Georgia O’Keeffe, Patrick Oliphant, N. Scott Momaday, Tammy Garcia, Luis Jimenez, Pop Chalee and Robert Redford.

Nominations for the awards are invited each year from arts groups and interested New Mexicans. All nomi-nations are reviewed by a committee of the New Mexico Arts Commission, which sends its recommendations to the full commission and to the Gov-ernor. The Centennial 2012 Awards Selection Committee was chaired by Arts Commissioner Terri Salazar of Los Ranchos, and included Arts Com-mission Chair Sherry Davis of Santa Fe, and Arts Commissioners Charmay Allred of Santa Fe, JoAnn Balzer of Santa Fe, Glenn Cutter of Mesilla, and John Rohovec of Silver City, as well as Chuck Zimmer, manager of the state public art program for New Mexico Arts. Loie Fecteau, execu-tive director of New Mexico Arts, served on the committee in a nonvot-ing capacity, and Virginia Castellano, a program manager for New Mexico Arts, provided technical support.


The health and wellness industry is booming as we see billions of dollars spent annually in the search for a healthy balance. Unfortu-nately not everyone agrees on what healthy eating is. There are more than 70 food pyramids available and each one varies. We also experience differ-ing opinions from experts, and the ever popular fad diets can confuse us even more. So what should we eat?

The human body is of immacu-late design and has the ability to work perfectly in all of its functions neces-sary to sustain life; all we have to do is give it the proper “fuels” to keep it functioning properly. For optimum health, the human body needs water, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, along with a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Water plays a major role in all functions of the body’s processes, which includes carrying nutrients to designated areas and carrying toxins out through urination and sweat. It is suggested that we consume 80 ounces of water each day, but that could be less if you are achieving a proper balance of fresh fruits and vegetables which contain water. Some of the most H2O-dense foods are watermel-on, apples, blueberries and grapefruit. Cucumbers, broccoli, celery and cabbage also contain a good amount of water.

Carbohydrates play an impor-tant role in supplying the body with energy. Carbohydrates can be found primarily in plant based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and legumes, but may also be found in dairy products. Some excellent and easy to digest sources of carbohydrates are broccoli, spinach, carrots, tomatoes and zuc-chini. A majority of fruits also contain

the benefi cial carbo-hydrates needed.

Proteins are im-portant for our bod-ies as they provide energy and are es-sential in the manu-facturing of hor-mones, antibodies, enzymes and tissues. It is suggested we consume 50 grams of protein a day for optimum health. Protein can be found in both animal and

plant sources, but plant based proteins are easier for the body to break down. A few excellent sources of protein include garbanzo beans (chick peas), lentils, nuts and quinoa.

Fats also provide energy and contribute to several functions of the body including brain development. The three types of fats are saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsatu-rated. Saturated fats, which should be 10 percent or less of our caloric intake, can be found in meat and dairy products, but easier to digest options would include plant based sources, such as coconut oils and vegetable shortening. Excellent monounsaturat-ed sources would include avocados, nuts, olive oil and canola oil. Poly-unsaturated fats can be found in nuts, seeds and fi sh.

Along with these four basic nutrients our bodies also needs an array of vitamins and minerals. If one consumes a variety of colors when consuming fresh fruits or vegetables, a diverse variety of vitamins and minerals shall be received. If you are unsure if you are receiving the proper amount of vitamins and minerals, it is suggested to take supplements which may help you obtain a proper balance.

Consuming these nutrients in their most natural form is best for maximum nutrient uptake by the body. In the wise words of Aristotle, “If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way.”

Angie [email protected]

ed physical facility modeled on a me-dium-sized American city, including its urban, suburban, and rural areas, built with standard roads, buildings, power, water, telecommunications and operating systems. Representative of today’s modern cities, CITE will allow clients to test the benefi ts and costs of their proposed next-generation innova-tions and technologies, hardware and software. Development, construction, and operating costs of CITE will be funded by the private sector. CITE will create 350 new direct jobs and it is expected to create more than 3,500 new indirect jobs through construction of the facility, supporting industry, and contractors. Due to the large impact that this facility will have on the economy of the State of New Mexico, Pegasus Global has built strong rela-tionships with local and state govern-ment representatives, state universities, and federal laboratory leadership to help develop efforts to create a strong sustainable workforce.

CITE Benchmark test and evalu-ation facilities:

Green energyOne of the fastest growing seg-

ments in energy production is focused on green technologies, but challenges still exist in the integration of these technologies into existing out-dated infrastructure. CITE will provide unique opportunities to drill down into the cost of introducing solar, wind, and Smart Grid technologies in a real

world setting to help determine the next steps to success.

Intelligent transportationsystems

CITE will be home to a transpor-tation highway/road network consist-ing of both high-speed, urban canyon, suburban and rural roads permitting testing and demonstration of new Intelligent Transportation System technologies, which are advancing rapidly in Europe and Asia. CITE will provide a highway infrastructure that will allow clients to test and evaluate unmanned vehicle technologies, traffi c management systems, and vehicle-based applications without endanger-ing other drivers.

Homeland securityHomeland security is a key com-

ponent of the plan for CITE, which will include a secure testing area for fi rst responder technology with the benefi t of proximity to the civil and commercial infrastructure.

Next generationwireless infrastructure

A next-generation wireless infra-structure - terrestrial and satellite - is planned to serve CITE, permitting the development, installation, testing and commercialization of high speed broadband technologies across all sectors of our economy, e.g. energy, transportation and security, as well as extension of such services to under-served communities.

What should I eat?

June 2 Pointsrace @ nadine, racestarts 2 Pm, PAYouTJuly 7 Out of Town, Roscoe TX.August 4 Points race @ nadine, race starts 2 Pm, PAY ouTSept. 1 Points race @ nadine, race starts 2 Pm, PAYouTOct. 6 “Bogg for a cause” nadine race starts 2 Pm ** All proceeds go to Breast Cancer/ Cure for Autism charities**Nov. 3 Points race FinALe @nadine, race starts 12 noon, PAY ouT ** Points race season champions for ALL classes ** drivers meeting half hour before race, gates open one hour

before race for inspections; Location: south of hobbs, NM, 1.4 miles East on Nadine Rd., on south side of road.; spectators: 13 and over $5. 12 and under are Free racer Fee: $40 per truck and driver + one pit crew

member. Call 575-397-5115 for more info.

Roadrunner Mudboggs Season Schedule 2012


Together with Carlos Santana’s searing electric guitar work, it was Gregg Ro-lie’s compelling baritone and keyboards in “Black Magic Woman” that sent the historic tune’s intoxicating rhythms to the tops of music charts around the world. That was in 1968, just one year after Rolie & Santana co-founded the Santana Blues Band, a wave-cutting formation that seized the massive Woodstock crowd with its epic sound.

The music world was never quite the same. Prior to Rolie & Santana joining forces, there had never been such a

Latin-Blues infused rock & roll sound on the airwaves. The band, which thereafter shortened its name to Santana, carved the way.

Rolie was also the writer and arranger, lead singer, keyboardist & organist of the equally defi nitive Santana masterworks “Evil Ways,” “Oye Como Va” and “No One To Depend On.” His amazing vocals and extensive riffs — to-gether with Santana’s mind-blowing guitar and fellow band members’ percussion, timbales & congas — thrust melodies like “Soul Savor” “Jingo” and “Europa” into the realm of musical perfection.

Indeed, Rolie, whose storied career in-cludes founding and performing as lead singer and keyboardist in fi ve multi-platinum, criti-cally acclaimed rock bands of the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s (Santana, Journey, The Storm & Abraxas Pool), was a key component in the success of Santana during its hit making years of 1968-1971, a feat that helped prompt his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

Rolie’s latest incarnation, The Gregg Rolie Band, which he formed in 2006, is yet another incredible brew of industry greats. The group is kind of like a Who’s Who of the rock world: bassist Gary Brown, a fellow Santana alumni who has also toured & recorded with Steve Windwood, Dianne Reeves, & Lou Rawles; timbalist Adrian Areas (son of original Santana percussionist Jose Chepito Areas); drummer Ron Wikso (who was also in The Storm) and whose career includes performances with Cher, Foreigner and David Lee Roth; keyboardist Wally Minko, who’s toured & recorded with Jean Luc Ponty, The Chieftains, Pink, Barry

Manilow & Tom Jones; guitar virtuoso Rocket Ritchotte, who recorded & toured with Step-penwolf, Rick Springfi eld & Foreigner, and who can be heard on hit TV show soundtracks “Friends” & “Promised Land;” percussionist (drums, congas) Elliot “Toby” Borrero, a high-ly accomplished percussionist who has played the full spectrum of Afro-Caribbean music, and Rolie’s stellar vocals & keyboards.

The Gregg Rolie Band kicks-off the Spen-cer Theater’s 15th Summer Season of shows on Saturday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Packed with festival feel, this will be an outdoor concert packed with Santana hits and hefty riffs of era favorites. Enjoy lawn seating ($49) and table seating ($59). Outdoor cash bar service will be available, as will a pre-show Enchilada Buffet ($20) starting at 6 p.m. Please bring blankets or chairs. Excellent seats are available! Call the Box Offi ce at 575-336-4800 or go to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.

Summer Season 2012 is sponsored in part by The Hugh Bancroft Jr. Foundation, The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ru-idoso Ford-Lincoln, R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation, Ventanas, The Enjoyment of Fine Southwestern Living, Rainmakers, New Mexico Magazine, Walton Stations of New Mexico, KWES 93.5 FM, KBUY 1360 AM & 94.7 FM and KWES 1450 AM Fox Sports; KEDU 102.3 FM, KOBR Channel 8, Burt Broadcasting in Alamogordo KZZX 105.3 FM, MTD Media radio stations KRUI-1490 AM, KIDX 101.5 FM, KNMB–96.7 FM, KTUM 107.1 FM, and the publicity support of Ruidoso News, Ruidoso Free Press, Ruidoso.net and Ruidosoattractions.com.

Spencer Theater is a world-class performance hall located in the Sacramento Mountain settle-ment of Alto, about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso. Unique architecture, outstanding acoustics, intimate seating, and excellent art-istry are the Spencer’s celebrated features. The elegant, award-winning hall, which fi rst raised its curtains in 1997, seats 514, with no seats farther than 67 feet from the 4,770 square-foot stage. The Spencer also has a 964 square-foot outdoor stage that can seat 1,500. From its Spanish mica-fl ecked limestone face to the crystal lobby, the building itself is a work of art. Free public tours are offered at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.

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kicks off summer of music in the mountains


United Way 2-1-1 FanFare drive provides fans to needy families

HOBBS – The United Way 2-1-1 Help Line is commencing the 5th annual FanFare drive for 2012, a project that helps the poor and elderly to obtain safe, new fans to help battle the summer heat. Fans are obtained through the generous donations of indi-viduals and companies, who are asked to contribute new fans or funds to be used to purchase fans.

Every year, thousands of heat related deaths are reported in the United States, a staggering number of which are senior citizens. Between 1999 and 2003, more than 3,400 heat related deaths were re-ported in the United States and 40 percent of those were senior citizens over the age of 65. Summer temperatures present unique challenges to many people, depending upon circumstances. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, heat waves are the most deadly weather events in the United States. A heat wave is defined as three or more days of temperatures over

90 degrees and more people die as a result of heat waves than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined.

Children and older adults are at greatest risk for heat-related injury, as are those who live alone, lack air conditioning, use cer-tain types of medications and suffer from certain chronic illnesses, such as cardiac diseases.

Fans will be collected through Aug. 1 at the United Way office, 320 N. Shipp, Suite B in Hobbs. One stipulation is that fans must be brand new. Used fans won’t be accepted for liability reasons.

Those wishing to obtain a fan through the FanFare program will be required to complete a short application and meet income guidelines. Fans will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who qualify.

For more information on FanFare 2012, contact United Way at 2-1-1 or 393-8203 or email [email protected].


TUESDAYMAY 22

Live Music at WPs in midtown ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYMAY 23

Farmer’s Market at sBs Wood shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Sterilizers perform at Casa Blanca restaurant on mechem drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

Live Music at WPs in midtown ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

THURSDAYMAY 24

Spencer Theater Annual Ben-efi t Golf Tournament, inn of the mountain Gods championship Golf course, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. shotgun start. 18 hole scram-ble. Awards handed out and hors d’oeuvres served after the tourna-ment. For more information, con-tact shana: 575-336-4800. $125 per Player. $250 to sponsor a hole.

Live Music with TomTom and friends at sanctuary on the river, 207 eagle drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and salads at chopchop inspired salads and have some lunch-time fun with live music performed by TomTom and friends every Thursday. For more information, call 575-630-1111.

Mark Kashmar, country blues, cafe rio, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30.

Karaoke with DJ Pete! Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., every Thursday, evening, includ-ing all-you-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Pass the word, the Cree Meadows lounge is open to the public!

Mark Remington performs at the swiss chalet inn, mechem drive, 6 p.m.

Live music at WPs in midtown ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

FRIDAYMAY 25

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack OPENING WEEKEND, runs thru 5/28, 12 - 5 p.m. ruidoso downs Race Track hosts exciting annual live racing from memorial day weekend through Labor day. our spectacular summer races take place Friday through Monday with a 1 p.m. post time, with the excep-tion of some holidays, like Open-ing Weekend - post time is 12 p.m. Come and watch history in the making at ruidoso downs race Track and Casino. For more infor-mation, call 575-378-4140; www.

raceruidoso.com. Free.G. Harvey Print Kickoff for

the Ruidoso Federated Women’s club, Lawrence Brothers iGA, 721 mechem dr. This is the kick off for the annual raffl e that the Ruidoso Federated Women’s Club has to raise money for the club. They are raffl ing off a G. harvey print. Tick-ets are $1. The drawing takes place Labor day weekend. For more in-formation, call the Ruidoso Feder-ated Women’s club: 575-257-2309.

The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, fl owers, crafts and unique entertainment. Every Friday through the summer.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wen-dell’s restaurant at the inn of the mountain Gods resort & casino from 5 to 10 p.m.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen-dell’s Lounge at the inn of the mountain Gods resort & casino from 5 to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

Cantina Night at Laughing sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lin-coln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and fi ddle playing Western swing.

Tomas Vigil performs at Land-locked Restaurant on Mechem drive from 6 to 9 p.m.


Susan Kolb performs at the No Name Café 6 - 9 p.m. during Prime Time Fridays. 522 sudderth, 575-257-2253. Friday evening dinners are by reservation.

The Eliminators perform at casa Blanca restaurant, mechem drive, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Co. Community The-atre: “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” enmu Annex at 203 White mountain dr., 7 p.m. “The day They Kidnapped the Pope” is by Joao Bethencourt. This de-lightful comedy tells the story of how cab driver sam Liebowitz from New York City ends up with an unlikely passenger - the Pope! The message of peace and hope for the world underlies an adven-turous and hilarious story of sam’s family having to handle having the Pope staying in their small apartment! For more information, go to www.lcct-nm.com. Admis-sion: $10 per person.

Levi & The Plateros at Moun-tain Annie’s Center For The Arts, 2710 sudderth dr., 7 - 9 p.m. The Plateros have performed over 400 shows since 2005 and are con-sidered one of the most exciting bands to watch live. Their perfor-

mance is fi lled with some amaz-ing energy bringing a mixture of blues, rock, funk, and gospel. in 2009, they won “Best Blues” at the New Mexico Music Awards from their 2nd album “hang on.” in 2010 they won Best music Video at the dreamspeaker Film Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For more information, contact Moun-tain Annie’s: 575-257-7982; www.mountainannies.com. Tickets are $20.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli coun-try Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m. with All For Fun Karaoke.

Johnny & the Crashers (Classic rock) perform in club 49 at inn of the mountain Gods, 8 p.m.


Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAYMAY 26

G. Harvey Print Kickoff for the Ruidoso Federated Women’s club, Lawrence Brothers iGA, 721 mechem dr. This is the kick off for the annual raffl e that the Ruidoso Federated Women’s Club has to raise money for the club. They are raffl ing off a G. harvey print. Tick-ets are $1. The drawing takes place Labor day weekend. For more in-

formation, call the Ruidoso Feder-ated Women’s club: 575-257-2309.

Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Explore aisles and aisles of booths fi lled with all sorts of treasure. For more information, contact Kitty 575-258-1345 or Bill Allen 575-257-2776. Admission is $5 for adults & kids get in free when ac-companied by an adult.

Mercado Del Artisan Outdoor Fair at river rendezvous, 524 sud-derth dr., 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. runs through memorial day. come enjoy live music & wonderful fi ne art; including, gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, pho-tography, and much, much, more! Vendors wanted! For more infor-mation, call 575-257-2997. Free admission.

Memorial Day service, Fort stanton, 11 a.m. remembering those who served in defense of our country.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen-dell’s Lounge at the inn of the mountain Gods resort & casino from 5 to 11 p.m.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wen-dell’s restaurant at the inn of the mountain Gods resort & casino from 5 to 10 p.m.

Summer Kick Off Party at Cloud Nine - Business After Hours, 2801 sudderth dr., ru-idoso, 5 - 7 p.m. Join Cloud Nine for a Memorial Weekend Celebra-tion! There will be jewelry and art-

ist demonstrations. Catered with wine and lots of goodies. Lots of door prizes and drawings for some really great art and fi ne jew-elry. This takes place after hours so there will be plenty of parking. For more information, call 575-630-1933.

Book Signing: “Hard Country” by Michael McGarrity at Books etc., 2340 sudderth dr., 6 - 7:30 p.m. “A tale of love and loss, sur-vival and sacrifi ce, lawlessness and virtue, “hard country” is a rare and extraordinary story of one family’s struggle to settle and endure in the vast, untamed territory of New mexico.” - MichaelMcGarrity.com. For nformation, call 575-257-1594.

Acoustic Open Mic, Cree Meadows Country Club, 6 - 9 p.m. Everyone gets 15 minutes or 3 songs whichever comes fi rst. They bring their own instruments and are encouraged to bring all their friends. hosted by the band “sec-ond nature,” which has been per-forming in Ruidoso and surround-ing areas for the past 20 years. For more information, call ile Boren, 257-0872.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m.


Free Movie at Sacred Grounds: “Mrs. Miniver,” 2825 sudderth dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. “mrs. Miniver “won seven Oscars includ-

ing, Best Picture and Best director. Greer Garson, who won for Best Actress, commands the screen as mrs. miniver, a middle-class British housewife whose strength holds her family together as World War ii literally hits their home. Walter Pidgeon, as her architect hus-band, seems to be the prototype for future TV dads in this aff ecting portrait of love - familial and ro-mantic - during war. The 1942 fi lm is fi lled with colorful characters, snappy dialogue, and sensational plot twists. For more informa-tion, call 575-257-2273; www.sa-credgroundscoff eeshop.com.

FLYING J RANCH OPENS! hwy 48 n, Alto, 6:50 - 9 p.m. enjoy a great cowboy dinner, then sing along with the after-dinner per-formance – a Western stage show featuring the Flying J Wranglers! For more information, call 1-888-458-3595 or 575-336-4330; www.fl yingjranch.com. $24 for adults (13 years and older). $14 for chil-dren. Children 3 and under do not require a ticket or reservation. Res-ervations are strongly suggested.

Lincoln Co. Community The-atre: “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” enmu Annex at 203 White mountain dr., 7 p.m. “The day They Kidnapped the Pope” is by Joao Bethencourt. This delight-ful comedy tells the story of how cab driver sam Liebowitz from New York City ends up with an unlikely passenger - the Pope! The message of peace and hope for

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 5-22 thru 5-28Things to do every day

Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previ-ously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capi-tan. The Smokey Bear Historical Park is located on highway 380 (better known as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.) in the heart of the Village of Capitan and is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. Entrance fees into the park are $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Simulcast races are shown live from across the country and betting windows are open to place your wager. Billy’s Race Book also serves delicious food and has a full bar. If you love horse racing, it is the place to go.

Hubbard Museum of the American

West, Ruidoso Downs - the �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance to the Museum features the landmark bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one of the largest equine sculptures in the U.S. with eight larger-than-life horses, representing seven different breeds. The Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts avail-able for seniors, military and youth. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more information on the Hubbard Museum of the American West, please visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

“Biennale Grande” juried art show and exhibit, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through July 15. The 2nd “Biennale Grande” art show and exhibit is in the Museum’s Green Tree Gal-

lery. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists will be on display. The Biennale Grande is a juried �ine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the Ameri-can West. Thirty-nine artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as �inalists for the show. These artists and their works will bene�it from regional recognition and exposure through New Mexico’s �irst Smithsonian af�iliate museum, as well as the opportunity to sell their work(s). The Hub-bard Museum is open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-378-4142, or visit www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Pillow’s Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in New Mexico. We have been providing fun to thousands of families for over twenty years. Our park includes three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gem-stones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air and Kiddie Bounce House.


the world underlies this adventur-ous and hilarious story. For more information, go to www.lcct-nm.com. Admission: $10 per person.

The Eliminators perform at casa Blanca restaurant and can-tina on mechem drive from 7 to 9 p.m.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli coun-try Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Gregg Rolie Band, spen-cer Theater, 108 spencer rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. Together with Car-los santana’s Latin blues-based electric guitar work, it was Gregg Rolie’s compelling baritone and keyboards in “Black magic Wom-an” that sent the tune’s intoxicat-ing rhythms to the tops of music charts around the world. Rolie was also the writer and arranger of “Black magic Woman,”, “evil Ways,” “oye como Va” and “no one To depend on.” There will be a pre-show buff et at 6 p.m. For more information, call 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. This is

an outdoor performance. The buf-fet is also outdoors and costs $20. General admission is $49. Bring your chair or your blanket. Table seats are available for $59 for the buff et and the performance.

Johnny & the Crashers (Classic rock) perform in club 49 at inn of the mountain Gods, 8 p.m.


Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SUNDAYMAY 27

Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Explore aisles and aisles of booths fi lled with all sorts of treasure. For more information, contact Kitty 575-258-1345 or Bill Allen 575-257-2776. Admission is $5 for adults & kids get in free when ac-companied by an adult.

Lincoln Co. Community The-atre: “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” enmu Annex at 203 White mountain dr., 2 p.m. “The day They Kidnapped the Pope” is by Joao Bethencourt. This delight-ful comedy tells the story of how cab driver sam Liebowitz from New York City ends up with an unlikely passenger - the Pope! The message of peace and hope for the world underlies this adventur-ous and hilarious story. For more information, go to www.lcct-nm.com. Admission: $10 per person.

SK Band (classic rock & coun-try) perform in club 49 at inn of the mountain Gods, 8 p.m.


MONDAYMAY 28

MEMORIAL DAYLive music at WPs in midtown

ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Sponges arenot appliancesCopyright © 2012Jay McKittrick

…and sponges…It ain’t make no sense!

Ladies and gentlemen, sponges are not appliances. You don’t have to keep them for seven years to get your money’s worth out of them. Use them for seven days, or a cou-ple of weeks, and then throw them away. It’s ok! They’ll make more. In fact, it’s a little known trade se-cret, but sponges are designed to be disposable. Spread the word.

And people, this is America, so you can own more than one sponge.

For example: You could use one to clean your dishes, and an-other for the tub, and yet another for the toilet. Buy a case of sponges, and tell your friends that you’re becoming a sponge hoarder. They’ll think you’re rich and eccentric like a movie star.

But guys are the worst spong-ers, I think – especially bachelors – because a bachelor will date seven

girls a year, yet buy one sponge for life. What does that say about our loyalties?

But ladies, you allow it. Don’t you?

So the next time you go over to your boyfriend’s apartment, pound on the door, and when he opens it say to him: “Look…we’ve gone out for two weeks, and I don’t care about the other women, but tonight it’s me or that sponge.

Guys love it when you yell about inane things like sponges.

Jay [email protected]

the zine, may 22, 2012

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