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FALL 2018

Southwest New Mexico The Land The Art and The People!

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Lovingly Caring for babies, kids & teens Ages 0-18

WALK-INS WELCOME • Well Checks & Sports Physicals • Preoperative History & Physicals • ADHD & Behavioral Screening • Asthma Diagnosis & Preventive Care • Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy • Immunizations & TB Testing • Sick Visits • Vision & Hearing Screening • WIC Visits & Prescriptions

Dr. Florence C. Roque, DNP, CPNP Providing Wholistic Pediatric Care with a Focus on Disease Prevention, Health, Growth and Development of Your Child’s Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Needs.

575-936-4350 After Hours: 575-545-3985 1020 South 8th St., Suite A. • Deming, NM (across from the Public Pool)

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Bringing quality primary care to Southwest New Mexico When Dr. Florence Roque was a little girl in the Philippines, her asthma was so bad that she had to be in the hospital for two weeks. Sometimes, even though she knew the doctors were helping her get better, she was a little bit scared of them. When she opened Southwest Pediatric Care in 2015, she was determined that no child would ever feel that same kind of fear that she did then. WRITTEN BY ELAINE STACHERA SIMON PHOTO COURTESY SOUTHWEST PEDIATRICS

t Southwest Pediatric Care, making sure kids feel welcome, comfortable, and happy to see their doctor goes hand-in-hand with top-notch standards of care! e doctors and the staff take the time needed to get to know their young patients, who range in age from newborn to 18. Every examination room has a theme, thoughtfully decorated with kids in mind. e waiting room is chock full of toys and books about educational or spiritual topics—in fact, occasionally a child becomes so attached to a special book that it is sent home with the child! e doctors at Southwest Pediatric Care work to bring an unprecedented level of quality primary care to southern New Mexico, making sure the family is involved and understands treatments and options. ey also address less-common conditions and work with parents and guardians to get to the bottom of behavioral, psychological, or psychosocial issues, as well as chronic ailments, including allergies and asthma. If a particular type of expertise is required to help a child, the doctors can draw upon their wide network of specialists not only in New Mexico, but also Texas, Arizona, southern Colorado, and Chicago, IL. Southwest Pediatric Care is a private clinic that accepts most insurance and works with families on a sliding scale based on household income. Office hours are Monday through Friday and on Saturday by appointment only. Want to know more about Dr. Roque and Southwest Pediatric Care, including parent testimonials? Visit the website at http://www.swpedscare.com, or call 575-936-4350 to speak with one of the friendly staff members!

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Women Business Owners: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan COURTESY OF JAMES EDD HUGHS AT EDWARD JONES®

American Business Women’s Day is celebrated on September 22. And there is indeed cause for celebration, because, in recent decades, the number of women business owners has risen sharply, to the point where nearly 40 percent of all businesses are now women-owned, according to the United States Census Bureau. If you are one of these owners or thinking about becoming one, you’ll always have a lot to think about when running your business, but there’s also an area you can’t ignore – your retirement. Specifically, you need to consider establishing your own retirement plan. Most plans available to you are fairly easy to establish and maintain and are not terribly costly to administer. Here are some popular options: • Owner-only 401(k) – This plan, also known as an individual or solo 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business owners with no full-time employees other than themselves or a spouse. For 2018, you can put in up to 25 percent of your annual income as an “employer” contribution, and you can defer up to $18,500 (or $24,500 if you’re 50 or older). The sum of your employer contribution and your salary deferrals cannot exceed $55,000 or $61,000 if you’re 50 or older. You can make elective contributions on a pretax or post-tax (Roth) basis. Pretax contributions reduce your taxable income for the current year. Roth contributions don’t offer any immediate tax benefit, but any qualified withdrawals will be 100% tax-free.

• SEP IRA – If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no employees, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. You fund the plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must cover all eligible employees. As an employer, you can contribute the lesser of 25% of your compensation (if you’re also an employee of your own business) or $55,000. • Solo defined benefit plan – Pension plans, also known as defined benefit plans, are less common than in previous years, but you can still set one up for yourself if you’re self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and your contributions are typically tax-deductible. • SIMPLE IRA — A SIMPLE IRA, as its name suggests, is easy to set up and maintain, and it can be a good plan if your business has fewer than 10 employees. However, while a SIMPLE IRA may be advantageous for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions go, than an owner-only 401(k), a SEP IRA, or a defined benefit plan. For 2018, your annual contributions are generally limited to $12,500 or $15,500 if you’re 50 or older by the end of the year. You can also make a matching contribution of up to 3% of your compensation. As an employer, your contributions are fully deductible as a business expense up to certain limits; as an employee, your pretax contributions reduce the amount of your taxable income for the same tax year. Before opening any of these plans, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor on the tax issues and a financial professional on the investment aspects. But don’t wait too long. You will need to work hard to keep your business thriving, so choose a retirement plan that works just as hard for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Copyright ©2018 Edward Jones. All rights reserved. Member SIPC. Edward Jones, its employees, and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

James Edd Hughs, AAMS® Financial Advisor 210 Hwy. 180 W, Suite 100 Silver City, NM 88061 575-534-1221 www.edwardjones.com

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Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a rapidly growing and innovative option for patients seeking true Primary Care for themselves and their family. This is a model that provides quality healthcare at a very reasonable price. DPC is also in the Affordable Care Act as an accepted business model and satisfies the insurance mandate, thus avoiding the government's penalties through the IRS.

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Much more than exquisite handcrafted pieces. WRITTEN BY ELAINE STACHERA SIMON PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSE OCHOA Assisted by curator and co-owner Jennifer Lynn, you will ﬁnd the perfect piece to be a symbol of what is meaningful in your life—past, present, and future.

e Gallery When you enter the Gallery, Jennifer, who is from the Zia Pueblo, will greet you. Soon enough, you will gravitate toward certain pieces, and the energy in the Gallery will draw you toward the one meant for you. Jennifer will take the time to explain how the jewelry, pottery, or painting is made, what the iconography signiﬁes, who the artist is, and what pueblo, tribe, or nation the artist calls home. She’ll show you how the culture of the artist has been infused into his or her work. As a collector herself, Jennifer ensures her customers are educated about how to avoid misrepresentation when purchasing Native art and jewelry.

“Jewelry for magazines, movie stars ‘n’ you!”

e Artists e crafting happens at Chimney Butte Studio, at which the artists’ ﬁne silversmithing and stone-cutting skills come not only from their combined one hundred years of experience, but from passion for their work. ey come from many diﬀerent Native cultures throughout New Mexico and Arizona, and their work is considered Native medicine: through their artistry, they touch people’s spirits. Individuals from a variety of pueblos throughout the Southwest provide piecework, including traditional heishi slabs.

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Jennifer Lynn is the spokesperson for the Gallery. Hers is the clear and quiet voice representing the artists and their traditions as she helps you discover the piece that will ﬁll the place in your soul reserved for it. Her husband and co-owner, Eric Chase Nelson, is part Anglo and part Comanche and grew up with Hopi traditions. He attributes much of his success to the collaborative spirit of Chimney Butte Studio, and the meaningful work it provides for Native craftspeople. is work allows Native artists to carry on important artistic and spiritual traditions while participating in outside society.

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Features

28 Gila River Farm Site Students from across the US explored a 700-year-old site at a six-week archaeology field school in Gila, New Mexico, in May.

32 Caring Connections for Special Needs (CCSN) Dawn Donnelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CCSN business provides caring connections for special needs families in rural Arizona communities.

42 Bob and Alma Carson

The Carsons are actively involved with Kiwanis Youth Programs that provide valuable community services to Grant County.

46 Back Country Horsemen of the Gila Doug Dexter and Gerry Engel share their passion to keep the pristine lands of the Gila Wilderness accessible to hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.

50 Bringing Community Radio to Las Cruces Retiring in Las Cruces after almost 50 years of community radio experience, Nan Rubin found her new home to be hungry for her expertise.

57 Algernon Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ammessa An actor, playwright, Zen meditation instructor, artist, journalist, husband and dad is enjoying life in Deming and performing in portable productions of Theatre Dojo.

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FREE INSURANCE REVIEW IN 10 MINUTES Our Cover Zia Magazine Collection is deeply honored to have Native Zia Pueblo artist Jennifer Lynn grace our cover. Please see her story on page 17. Photo by Jesse Ochoa.

75 Tiny Towns with Big Personalities Abe Villarreal and friends take a road trip through the back roads in Southwestern New Mexico, enjoying the tiny towns along the way.

82 Jim and Jackie Blurton Touring in “Mercury”

Giving you peace of mind on your everyday risk.

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Former Silver City KOA owners and Silver City Tourism pioneers are enjoying retirement by traveling the country in “Mercury,” their custom Sportsmobile MercedesBenz Sprinter.

WE MAKE SURE YOU ARE PROPERLY COVERED background photo: Full moon over a replica of a Salado-style adobe structure built by archaeology students. Photo by Matt Steber.

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DEPARTMENTS FALL 2018

TALK

of the TOWN

66 The Tranquil Buzz

Dale Rucklos has created a gem of a gathering place in Silver City.

69 MRAC

Planning the Third Annual Southwest Print Fiesta in Silver City.

WHAT’S NEW? 8 Edward Jones

Revel Restaurant

Meet Scott Noble

photo by Samuel Kirschbaum

Athletic Director at WNMU. 45

Creative Hands Art Gallery

Susan Porter and Michael Lowery open a new gallery on Yankie Street in downtown Silver City.

THE MIMBRES CONNECTION 46

Doug Dexter & Gerry Engel Back Country Horsemen help preserve the Gila.

IN EVERY ISSUE... 24 25 79 80 81

About the Cover Contributors Area Map Local Maps Index of Advertisers with Map Locations

54 LAS CRUCES 54

Retablos and Ex-Votos

Silvia Marinas manages the largest collection in the US. 56

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico A community resource connecting donors to needs.

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36 Three friends make their dream restaurant a fun place to eat in Silver City.

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photo by Dawn Donnel

James Edd Hughs discusses Retirement Plans for Women Business Owners.

photo by Cheryl Fallstead

photo by Eric Witherow

70 Scott Terry

BORDERLANDS

Launches the First Annual Silver City Wine Festival.

AREA ATTRACTIONS 78

Parks, Monuments & Trails

A guide to the area’s many outdoor opportunities.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS 82 Jim & Jackie Blurton

Enjoying retirement as they tour the country in “Mercury.”

HEALTH & WELLNESS 5

Southwest Pediatric Care

Sylvana Guiterrez

Making kids feel comfortable while providing top-notch standards of care in Deming.

Lung Specialists of Las Cruces

61 Creating a fun family atmosphere at Yoya’s Bar & Grill in Deming.

Discover Hidalgo

The only Pulmonary Care Consultants in southwestern New Mexico are located in Las Cruces.

Luna Rossa Winery

Hidalgo Medical Services

A premier Lordsburg event featuring a classic car show, Mariachi bands, a Mud Bog with mammoth tired vehicles, and more. 73 Sons join family businesses launching new Sparkling Wine in Deming and hand-pulled, woodfired pizza in Las Cruces.

86 A national leader in providing Healthcare Services in Grant and Hidalgo Counties.

Dr. Caytlyn Foy Bonura

Patient-Focused Family Dental Care

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comprehensive dentistry with a focus on integrity and high-quality service. We don’t just provide exceptional dental care; we create a welcoming environment to make you feel like a part of our family every time you visit!

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ZIA MAGAZINE COLLECTION Terri Menges President & Managing Director

Arlyn Cooley Staff Accountant

Jesse Ochoa National Sales Manager

Charlie McKee Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proof

William J. PERKINS

D av i d M . Lopez

C at h ry n L . WAL L AC E

D NIEL B. DA D i et z e l

James Edd Hughs Kevin Lenkner Charlie McKee Kathy-Lyn Allen Pacheco Mike Rowse Elaine Stachera Simon Abe Villarreal Eric Witherow Melanie Zipin Contributing Writers

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Mark Erickson Cheryl Fallstead Samuel Kirschbaum Jesse Ochoa Jay Scott Debra Sutton Abe Villarreal Eric Witherow Melanie Zipin Contributing Photographers

Terri Menges Debra Sutton Designers

Jay Scott Elaine Stachera Simon Advertising Sales

Zia Magazine Collection is published bi-annually by Zia Publishing Corp., PO Box 1248, 116 McKinney Rd. (deliveries only), Silver City, NM 88062-1248. Phone and Fax: 575-388-4444, e-mail: info@ziapublishing.com Zia Magazine Collection Online: www.ziapublishing.com ÂŠZia Publishing Corp., 2018. This issue of Zia Magazine Collection is copyrighted under the laws of the United States of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. For permission to use any portion of this publication email: info@ziapublishing.com. All submissions of editorials or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes, or omissions.

Contributors

Mark Erickson has shot just about everything in his 50-plus years of photographing Silver City. One poignant memory he has is photographing Fort Bayard after the Wreaths Across America Project put out close to 3,800 wreaths at the facility during the Christmas season to honor veterans buried there. Cheryl Fallstead is a freelance writer, photographer, and designer who also teaches photography and graphic design for Doña Ana Community College. Cheryl is also the Kahuna Grande of the Las Cruces Ukes, a community group of ukulele enthusiasts. She moved to Las Cruces from California with her husband, Brian, over a decade ago and has bloomed where she was transplanted.

Samuel Kirschbaum recently moved to Silver City from the Washington, DC, area and immediately fell in love with the beauty, culture, and the personal connections of small town life. He is a student at WNMU and is extremely excited for the opportunities to come.

Charlie McKee escaped the rat race of the Silicon Valley computer industry about ten years ago to find a slower pace and more tranquil existence on the edge of the Gila National Forest. She now enjoys editing other authors’ fiction and nonfiction works and occasionally writes a word or two herself. www.editorsproof.com

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★★★★★ Yelp 5 Star Rating Jesse Ochoa came here in 2006 from southern California where he owned a lumber and a furniture manufacturing company for 18 years. He retired for a while and then went to work with the Sun News in digital and print advertising sales. He later became Display Advertising Manager for the Daily Press. He took a small break before coming to work with Zia Publishing as Sales Manager and Photographer. He has enjoyed being part of a great team that, with our advertisers, help make this one of the best publications in the Southwest and New Mexico.

Check in on Yelp for 10% off “Todd is a top notch and honest mechanic. Saved our Silverado and trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. And his dog is pretty awesome too. THANK YOU! Highly recommend.” “... I know I have a reliable shop now to count on when I’m in town for any repairs or maintenance I might need!” “This shop was a real find in a small town or anywhere else! Unfortunately, our Mercedes SUV had developed a "sputter" on the drive up. The owner, Todd, quickly diagnosed the issue and repaired it. No fuss. No muss. No overcharge!”

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Mike Rowse was born in Silver City, Mike and his wife, Linda, met as students at WNMU. Careers took them around the western US, but they returned home in 2001 to run KSCQ radio. Their two daughters worked in the business, making it a true family affair. Mike is now with Farm Bureau insurance.

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Jay Scott moved to Silver City as a teen from southeast NM and fell in love with the mountains, forests, and canyons. With a background in art and photography, he has a natural artist’s eye, and he can see beauty everywhere in anything. He is the owner of Kiss My Glass window cleaning and also enjoys visiting with customers as an ad sales rep for Zia Magazine Collection.

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Elaine Stachera Simon is a writer and editor. Having had a career in higher education development and advancement, she now provides communication and consulting services for nonprofits. She also writes artful and sensitive obituaries and eulogies, helping mourners publicly remember and celebrate their loved ones. Contact Elaine at goodwordforyou@yahoo.com. Abe Villarreal is the Assistant Dean of Student Activities at Western New Mexico University. A native of Douglas, AZ, when not on campus, he enjoys writing about his observations on life, people, and American traditions. He lives in Silver City.

Eric Witherow left Ireland to seek adventure when he was 17. He roamed the globe documenting his escapades. Finally looking to settle, Eric surrendered to Silver City’s natural beauty, wonderful climate, and its living history. Eric says, “I’ve never run across so many interesting folks anywhere. It keeps the mind, body, and soul alive.” He enjoys books, wine, good friends, and taking pictures.

Melanie Zipin is a mixed-media artist, performer, and singersongwriter with three CDs of original music to her credit. Taking an early departure from her inner-city roots, she found that the New Mexico landscape provides an ideal backdrop for her somewhat obsessive and increasingly incessant writing habit. She has one son and lives with her husband in an undulating house they built from hand-piled mud.

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Students Explore An Ancient Native Community in Our Own Backyard In May 2018, Archaeology Southwest (a Tucson-based nonprofit dedicated to respectful and conservation-based approaches to exploring places of the past), in partnership with the University of Arizona and e Nature Conservancy, ran its six-week archaeology field school in Cliff, NM. Students explored the site of an ancient Native American community, known now as the Gila River Farm Site, which dates back more than 700 years! WRITTEN BY MELANIE ZIPIN PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSE OCHOA, ERIC WITHEROW, MELANIE ZIPIN, and MATTHEW STEBER e Gila River Farm Site was discovered in the 1980s but remained virtually unexplored until the field school, under the guidance of an experienced team of archaeologists, brought twelve college students from all over the United States to work there. Even at the hottest, driest time of year, the road to the dig site is verdant, with massive cottonwoods and bright green grasses. It is clear why the native people had chosen this lush river valley in which to build their homes and plant their fields.

The Gila River Farm Site was photographed by Jesse Ochoa at 9:00 am on June 21 and June 30, 2018; by Eric Witherow at 1:00 pm on June 27, 2018, and by Melanie Zipin at 9:00 am on June 30, 2018. this page: Samuel Rodarte (Cochise College) excavates a shallow surface trench to find the top of a 14th century adobe wall. opposite clockwise from left: Shiloh Craig (University of New Mexico) draws profiles of the wall foundations and exposed stratigraphy in an excavation unit. Archaeology Southwest staff members John Welch, Evan Giomi, Stacy Ryan, Leslie Aragon, and Karen Schollmeyer. Salado pottery like this bowl rim featured symbols that brought people of different backgrounds together in 14th century communities. Devlin Lewis (University of Arizona) carefully screens room fill for artifacts.

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“It takes a village to dig a village. Karen, her crew, and... her group of students did a fantastic job of advancing the essential dimensions of a modern archaeological ﬁeld school: teaching, research, and community engagement,” said Dr. John R. Welch. Fall 2018 ZIA MAGAZINE COLLECTION 29

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history and culture while preserving the site itself. On a hot, sunny day in May, the students were painstakingly excavating walls that revealed the layout of a complicated village lined with apartments and open-air plazas. ey explained that the walls they were uncovering indicated a much bigger plaza than they had previously anticipated and concluded that the group of people who had lived there was much larger than originally thought; their new estimate was somewhere between 200-300 people. Another interesting find was the hundreds of fish vertebrae recovered from the rooms of the dwelling, as other settlements in the area had few or no fish bones. One theory is that some of the ancient native peoples believed that their ancestors came from fish, and so eating them was not culturally acceptable. e archaeologists don’t yet know why this settlement was different, but it was an exciting new discovery. e students’ fascinating discoveries tell some of the story of the daily life in the community. An intact depression shows where a vessel once stood, and interconnected pueblo-style rooms indicate how the residents entered and exited the dwellings through the roofs. e roofs were reinforced with vigas, latillas, reed matting and then plastered with mud; the villagers likely spent the majority of their time on the roof grinding corn and engaging in their daily chores. e rooms themselves were small and dark and mostly reserved for storage and sleeping. Schollmeyer, whose grandparents lived in Mule Creek (a one-time major Salado community) when she was a teenager, said that the students in the field school gain as

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ccording to the archaeologists, the people who lived in this community from approximately 1300–1450 AD were part of what is known as the Salado culture. Dr. Jeffery Clark, a preservation archaeologist with Archaeology Southwest, explains, “People in the Salado culture area practiced an inclusive religion that helped them to coalesce and coexist in one settlement despite their different origins. We see evidence of this religion on the painted pottery vessels archaeologists call Salado polychromes that are common on sites from this time period stretching from the Mimbres Valley to Phoenix, AZ.” “is is our third year here, but there is still more to discover,” says Dr. Karen Schollmeyer, also a preservation archaeologist with Archaeology Southwest and project director for the field school. She explains that these students were chosen out of about 40 applicants and funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. e field school is a “student dig” where they get hands-on experience uncovering ancient artifacts, piecing together the shape and life of the community, and learning how to recreate the tools and structures used by the people who inhabited this land so long ago. Max Forton, a former field-school student with expertise in spotting, mapping, and documenting archaeological sites, is the school’s survey director. He provides students with the knowledge and methods needed to conduct archaeological surveys and identify the presence of archaeological sites just from what they can see on the surface. He teaches the students how to recognize undiscovered dwellings and examine them in noninvasive ways, enabling them to collect data that broadens their understanding of the inhabitants’

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much information as possible while disturbing as little Simon Fraser University and staff member at as possible and then cover it back up and put all the Archaeology Southwest says, “It takes a village to dig dirt they had removed back from where it came. ey a village. Karen, her terrific crew, and her impressive work carefully to preserve the site with respect for the and diverse group of students did a fantastic job of original builders and for what future generations might advancing the three essential dimensions of a modern learn. All their findings are taken back to the University archaeological field school: teaching, research and of Arizona for curating for permanent exhibits, community engagement. Archaeology Southwest has research, and future interpretation at the Arizona State been very fortunate to work with e Nature Museum (at the University of Arizona). Conservancy, the University of Arizona’s School of For many students, it Anthropology, the Arizona State was their first time in the Museum, and other partners to above, clockwise from left: Instructor Allen Southwest. Many had never Denoyer and students Matt Steber (Arizona make contributions on all three slept in a tent before or State University), Shiloh Craig (University of fronts. e intensive instruction New Mexico), and Alexis Miller (University of had ever been camping. They Delaware) take a break while building a replica in diverse field methods and all expressed great reverence of a Salado-style adobe structure. Lisette laboratory procedure, the close Wittbrodt (Wayne State University) and Kiley for the opportunity to take Stoj (State University of New York at Cortland) focus on teamwork, and the added part in such an exceptional excavate fill from an adobe room. Work on the bonus of individualized student replica Salado structure is done with experience, and their traditional technology, including stone axes excursions into experimentalenthusiasm was contagious for chopping wood and baskets for carrying experiential archaeology and loads of adobe. Moonrise over the field as they explained their finds. school camp. For some students, the 6-week traditional technology all come One student said she had no project was their first time in a tent. together to raise the bar.” words to convey the impact e field school focuses on of this experience and the gratitude she felt for getting both experiential and experimental learning. Alan to be a part of this “coalescent” community. All Denoyer is a preservation archaeologist, a skilled expressed a strong interest in returning. replicator of ancient artifacts, and Archaeology SouthField Director Leslie Aragon, a PhD candidate at west’s internationally renowned expert in traditional the University of Arizona and Preservation Fellow at technologies. He teaches students how to recreate and Archaeology Southwest, remarked, “e exposure for use the tools from the time period they are exploring. these students is life changing. It’s so satisfying to e students, under his tutelage, forage for materials watch their excitement and sense of discovery, to share and make obsidian points, darts, machetes, and in this experience. ey live together, camp together, atlatls—sticks carved from oak that launch a dart with work together, and create lasting friendships.” greater force and throwing distance. ey even built Dr. John R. Welch, professor of Archaeology at a replica of a pueblo-style dwelling from scratch using

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the materials that native people in the 1300s would have used—adobe mud, wood, and local plants. In today’s society, families and communities move to and from diﬀerent geographic regions (city to suburb, suburb to country, east to west, and back again), bringing and acquiring skills and merging cultures and traditions. Similar patterns unfolded seven centuries ago, as migrants came from the Four Corners region to join existing communities in the Gila River Valley. Initially, just like today, when new immigrants arrived there was tension, but after a time the immigrants and local groups found ways to coexist as neighbors, and a new diverse community emerged. Blending old traditions with traditions from the migrant tribes led to new traditions and practices. ese blended communities are what archaeologists recognize as Salado. e students’ exhibits and presentations show the past and present side-by-side, humanity then and now. Clearly, we have the same wants and needs they had: food, shelter, companionship, to make our surroundings beautiful, and to have community. ere is magic in uncovering and touching a part of civilization that was here long before even our great-great-grandparents were born— holding an arrowhead or a piece of a pot and transcending time with our commonality. at these people were no diﬀerent than we are is a reoccurring theme, a lesson that inspires hope for the future. ey were farmers, potters, and hunters—just people— moving, forming multi-ethnic settlements, and living together successfully by blending languages and traditions, skills and knowledge, thus forming community. Societies have always come together, shared cultures and created new communities. Just like then. Just like today. Just like always.

above, from top: Students take a break from excavation: Devlin Lewis (University of Arizona), Kiley Stoj (State University of New York at Cortland), Samuel Rodarte (Cochise College), Johnna Matson (Mesa Community College), Laura Rojas (Adelphi University), Constance Connolly (University of the South Sewanee), Lisette Wittbrodt (Wayne State University), and Deianira Morris (University of Arizona). Lisette Wittbrodt, Kiley Stoj, and John Welch discuss the artifacts in an excavation unit. Lisette Wittbrodt presents her outreach project on stone tool materials at the Archaeology Fair, a public event held annually at the end of the excavations where local residents can see what the group has learned.

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archaeology Southwest Exploring and protecting the places of our past. “Salado ideology brought local and immigrant groups together. By studying Salado, we seek to understand how people of diverse backgrounds come to think of themselves as one people, while still retaining a sense of their own heritage—just as many Americans celebrate the traditions and homelands of their ancestors. Through Salado, we can examine how people maintain and transform their traditions and beliefs far from their homelands, across generations, or in the face of social and economic challenges.” s FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/freeresources/fact-sheets/who-or-what-is-salado/

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My getting to know people through these pages has been a real joy. Learning about them and our hometown through their eyes and experiences is always a wonderful experience. en there are those stories that tug at the heartstrings and inspire you to do things that you might think impossible. Sometimes you see a person regularly and don’t even know how many great things they are doing! WRITTEN BY MIKE ROWSE THe STory of CArINg CoNNeCTIoNS for SpeCIAL NeeDS (CCSN) IS oNe of those stories. Dawn and Billy Donnel are known around grant County to many people mostly because of their presence in the business community. ey co-own the Bear Creek Cabins, and Billy is also a realtor. Many of you may not know that they have a granddaughter who is autistic or that Dawn’s sister Tracey has

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a daughter who is autistic also. “Autism is a major challenge for not only the aﬀected person, especially children, but also their family. In order to help maintain the ability of the family to care for their child, or sometimes children, at home versus institutions, agencies were created to provide the critical one-on-one support families need,” said Dawn.

awn and Billy’s son and daughter-in-law created and ran a successful agency serving those with developmental disabilities in Maricopa County, AZ. Because of their knowledge and the severe lack of services in rural Arizona where Dawn’s autistic niece lived, Dawn and her sister Tracey became interested in the opportunity to provide help to others. ey jumped in with both feet to make things better and created what is now Caring Connections for Special Needs. At first, they started out serving the needs of developmentally disabled children only. With Tracey in charge of operations and Dawn in charge of administration, they hired their first provider and went to work meeting and helping those rural families who needed guidance and services for their children. In the first three years of business, Dawn and Tracey worked without pay but were able to pay the bills and the service providers. While money was necessary to keep the doors open, helping others was why they had started down this path, and it’s why they forged ahead when others might have quit. When Tracey and Dawn realized that there were more services needed in their area, especially in the behavioral health area, they decided to bring their husbands, Billy Donnel and Link glenn into the business. Since that time, the CCSN operation has expanded to provide almost exclusively behavior health services, providing respite care with after-school or daily programs, in-home and onsite skill-building, habilitation, and life-skills programs in Benson, Sierra Vista, payson, Douglas, Safford, and Tucson, AZ. e programs are based on medical necessity, but, unlike other agencies’ programs, they are designed to be fun, enjoyable, and educational. for example, in Douglas, their respite outings might include trips to the historic gadsden Hotel or hikes up ‘D’ Hill. other locations have similar outings that include bowling or exploring historical sites. It gives both kids and adults a chance to unwind and decompress and to address the issues that they each face. everyone involved looks forward to the activities. Caring Connections for Special Needs is designated as a valued “family run Specialty

...their goal is to serve the children and their families with compassion, integrity, a desire to improve their lives, and, most of all, love.

Agency.” e owners understand the value of their employees and make sure the family atmosphere extends to the employees at the various locations. e bonds developed are just like family ones. you care about not only the people you help, but the people who are helping you accomplish your goals. Because of their heart and integrity, it’s not unusual for CCSN employees to work six days a week or more to help others. ere are hundreds of stories that can give you insight to what they do and why they do it; some of them are tragic but most are inspiring. Link tells a great story about a young man, one of three boys stuck in the system. eir parents were in and out of jail, had drug problems, and just couldn’t provide the home that young children needed. e system was doing what it could, but, after several chances, the parents just couldn’t keep it together. e youngest child, just a baby at the time, had been back and forth too often. e aunt who had been taking care of him was having a tough time; she was a widow with two boys of her own and a business to run. The CCSN owners were photographed at their Benson location on June 27, 2018. opposite: Billy and Dawn Donnel above: Billy and Dawn Donnel and Dawn’s sister Tracey and her husband Link Glenn.

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he asked friends to take the baby again, for a few days, to give her a break. e friends said they would not do it unless the baby could stay with them permanently. It was too tough watching the child grow up without the attention and love that the aunt just couldn’t give to him. e older boys were adopted, one by the aunt and another by his foster family. e baby? He became known as Collin James Glenn, Tracey and Link’s son! While the business has changed over the ﬁve years that the Donnels and Glenns have operated CCSN, one thing hasn’t: their goal is to serve the children and their families with compassion, integrity, a desire to improve their lives, and, most of all, love. CCSN was started by a family for their own family and was transitioned to help other families, and that will never change. Family is the most important thing in life, whether biological or because of the loving relationships you build when helping those in need. And two members of our community, Dawn and Billy, have helped build a wonderful extended family that reaches across the Southwest!

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3 Friends Building eir Dream Restaurant How many times were we told as kids, “Don’t play with your food!”? Probably a lot, but if you’ve been to Revel in downtown Silver City, you are encouraged to play with your food. WRITTEN BY MIKE ROWSE PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAMUEL KIRSCHBAUM

Brian Patterson, co-owner of Revel Restaurant photographed by Samuel Kirschbaum on August 18 and 19, 2018. opposite: Brian at dining-room host station.

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ELL, NOT LITERALLy, ALTHOUGH I DON’T THINK THEy’D BE TOO UPSET IF SOMEONE STARTED A food fight if e Rocky Horror Picture Show were playing across the street. If you stay around to help clean up, that is. Just kidding! Don’t start a food fight, but you get the idea: it’s a fun place. In 2016, three friends had an idea: to create a restaurant featuring a menu that took your grandmother’s comfort food and played with it a little bit, making it different but the same. Made from scratch with ingredients that she could get from down the street or at a neighbor’s farm, but with something unique. Maybe

like mixing your mashed potatoes with your peas and stuffing at anksgiving dinner but done by people that really know how to cook and have wonderful imaginations. ose three friends, Kelsie and Brian Patterson and Jesse Westenberger, left the confines of Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN, for Silver City to build their dream restaurant. ey purchased the building formerly occupied by the Tre Rosat restaurant and, with a lot of elbow grease reminiscent of the frontier spirit, made it their own space. Casual but elegant. e type of place where you could see people dressed for a nice evening out alongside those that came in from a hike up Boston Hill. It’s Silver City. at’s what we do, and they fit right in with us. Fall 2018 ZIA MAGAZINE COLLECTION 37

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rian has family ties to our town and thought it would be a great place to live. He brought Kelsie for a visit, and she fell in love with the atmosphere, the outdoors, and the people. Jesse followed a couple of months later, and the work began. Each of them loves the outdoors. Minnesota has a lot of state parks, but it was always a two-hour drive just to get there. Here, getting to the wilderness is so easy! Not to mention that there isn’t the need for a snow shovel! Is there a theme developing here? e menu at Revel’s reflects the character and attitude of the owners. ey take the food seriously, sourcing the ingredients locally, from vegetables to beef. If they can support other local businesses, Brian says they’ll do it. at also helps with the freshness of the food and just makes it taste better. e menu changes with the availability of ingredients and the seasons, but you’re sure to find some old favorites alongside variations of some pretty fancy dishes. Miso Glazed Pork Belly is featured right next to a very good Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Spaghetti Carbonara is done authentically, the way you’d get in a real Italian restaurant in New york City. But you’ll also find Green Chile Fries. Different sandwiches, salads, soups, and more make appearances throughout the year. It’s like having a new restaurant in town every few months.

Kelsie, Brian, and Jesse really like being downtown. It’s got a vibe that’s hard to duplicate: the history of the buildings with a clientele that is pretty laid back and friendly. Not to mention that the variety of food you can get up and down Bullard Street is amazing for a small town. at brings more people downtown and helps get exposure for all the businesses. Brian sees a bright future for the downtown area, as more merchants return here. He can envision summer evenings with music in the downtown area and patrons strolling up and down Broadway and Bullard, stopping in shops and galleries, then staying for a bite to eat. at is a wonderful vision and sounds like so much fun! In the meantime, for some great food that you can “play with,” be sure to stop by Revel and see what’s on the menu. above, from top: Brian at the bar with cooks Vincent Chavez and Thomas Camp in the kitchen. Kassie Irvin, waitress at the bar. s FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.EatDrinkRevel.com 304 N. Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 575-388-4920

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Meet Scott Noble

WRITTEN BY MIKE ROWSE PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAMUEL KIRSCHBAUM e Nobles had landed in Cheyenne, Wy, several years ago when their three kids, Cade, Danielle, and Karli, were beginning their junior high and high school years. Scott and Debra had met at Chadron State College (CSC) in Nebraska and had been across Kansas and into Illinois over the years, but they knew family was important. So Scott decided to change his career path, which had led him to, among other places, Wichita State University as an assistant athletic director, and he opted for a high school coaching position so that he could be there to watch his kids compete.

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e life of a college coach can take a lot of unexpected turns. you learn to see opportunity in moves that may not always make sense on paper. Even more so for a coach’s wife and kids! Scott and Debra Noble’s path to Silver City and Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is no exception. Sometimes the moves don’t work out but sometimes, WOW!

n January of this year, a search firm called him, asking if he’d be interested in applying for the athletic director position at a small college in southwest New Mexico. It only took a few phone calls and a visit to Silver City to convince Scott and Debra to pick up stakes and head to Western New Mexico University. at meant being farther away from their kids, who were furthering their education and participating in college sports, but WNMU President Joe Shepard’s vision for WNMU athletics and the people they met on their trip convinced them that this would be a ”WOW” moment in their lives. While Dr. Shepard had outlined the overall vision, Scott had the task of implementing the vision, and he’s hit the ground running. In the time he’s been in Silver City, Scott has been out in the community, asking people their opinion of the WNMU Mustangs. And he’s listened. Scott has a lot of expectations and plans for Mustang athletics, too many to discuss here, but you’ll see a lot more New Mexico kids competing for WNMU in the future. For Scott and Debra, this is already a great move. People have been very friendly and accepting of them, which is no surprise to those of you that have lived here for a while or read these pages often. And, of course, the great weather and all the greenery help, too. No more pulling the snow blower out of the garage and hassling a teenager to get up, grab a snow shovel, and help clear a path out of the driveway during the winter. Now they can get up, get in the truck, and go! e Nobles even traded in their road bikes for mountain bikes and love exploring the trails within minutes of town. e Hummingbird Trail area has been a lot of fun for them, and they hope to see more of Signal Peak soon. Stepping off their front porch and taking a walk along a forest trail is another perk of living in Silver City. But easily the best thing to them is sitting on their front porch, watching the sun set and the hummingbirds flitting around the feeders hanging from the eaves. It’s definitely been a ”WOW” moment in their lives, and they can’t wait to see what’s next!

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Serving Silver City Through Kiwanis Youth Programs WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIC WITHEROW YOUTH PHOTOS COURTESY KIWANIS Bob and Alma Carson photographed by Eric Witherow in front of Carson Insurance Agency on August 7, 2018.

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left: K-Kids help at the High Desert Humane Society. above: Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. below, front row from left to right: Ryleigh Weaver, Lizzy Chude, Mireya Valencia, Jayden Galindo, Korra Harris, Jaden Vega, and Rebecca Alexander. below, middle row from left to right: Joseph Hurtado, Brianna Salas, Brandi Bierner, Andres Placencia, Jordan Gutierrez, Grady Littleton, and Ezekiel Gavaldon. below, back row from left to right: Toby Comyford, Ricque Fierro, Alex Reyes, and Joshua Beck. bottom: Kiwanis Easter Bunny with Cobre High School Key Club members.

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Meet one of Silver City’s salt-of-the-earth hard-working couples: Bob and Alma Carson. After a long banking career in town, Bob and Alma started the Carson Insurance Agency in 2009. roughout their careers, the desire to serve their community has been paramount.

N 1986 AND AGAIN IN 1992, BOB SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND, in 1996, he joined up with the Kiwanis Club; Alma joined him in 1998. For those who don’t know, the Kiwanis Club was formed in 1915 with the Silver City chapter opening in 1946. Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. e Silver City Club has 43 members.

Some of the community services the various Kiwanis programs they are involved with include: the High Desert Humane Society, Fort Bayard Medical Center, nursing homes, community cleanup, kids’ bicycle-safety rodeos, and the Community Easter Egg Hunt.

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he Terrific Kids program helps elementary school students develop self-esteem, leadership skills, morals and high standards and respect for others at an early age. is program is currently active in Bayard, Santa Clara, and Hurley, as well as the following schools: G. W. Stout, Harrison Schmitt, Jose Barrios, San Lorenzo, Sixth Street Elementary, and Agape Christian Academy. K-Kids is a student-led community-service club at the elementary level. ere is currently an active K-Kids Club at G.W. Stout Elementary. Builders Club is a student-led community-service club on the middle-school level that teaches members the value of helping others through participation in community service projects and club activities. ere are currently active Builders Clubs at La Plata Middle School in Silver City and Snell Middle School in Bayard. Key Club works at the high-school level, teaching members the same values of community service. ere are active Key Clubs at Cliﬀ, Cobre, and Silver City High Schools. As well as these school programs, Kiwanis oﬀers a university-level program, the Circle K Club, one of which is currently being organized at Western New Mexico University. e Aktion Club rounds out the Kiwanis programs with a community-service group for adult citizens who live with a disability. Bob and Alma are particularly involved with the Student of the Month program, which recognizes outstanding students as well as the most improved. Scholarships are awarded at a Student Recognition Banquet held at the end of the school year. Some of the community services supported by the various Kiwanis programs they are involved with include: the High Desert Humane Society, Fort Bayard Medical Center, nursing homes, community cleanup, kids’ bicycle-safety rodeos, and the Community Easter Egg Hunt. Instead of a quiet retirement, Bob and Alma Carson have found themselves more involved with the community of Silver City than ever. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. Long may they run. s FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO https://www.silvercitykiwanis.org

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Creative Hands

Opens on Yankie Street WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIC WITHEROW

ilver City welcomes the creative hands and the indomitable spirits of Susan Porter and Michael Lowery to the local art scene. In opening Creative Hands Art Gallery on Yankie Street earlier this summer, the two lifelong artists and entrepreneurs seek to repeat the successes that they enjoyed in Santa Fe and Madrid, NM, here in Silver City. Featuring Sue’s stunning pastel paintings and both her own and Michael’s eclectic pottery, the gallery also showcases work by several well-known local artists. ey are indeed a welcome addition to the downtown art scene. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Sue joined a partner operating a contemporary gallery in Fish Creek, WI. Art lovers of all ages came to explore their own artistic desires under the expert and loving tutelage of Ms. Sue Porter. e concept proved to be extremely popular, and, when Sue moved on to Santa Fe, she opened Creative Hands where she featured large format abstract paintings and pottery. By 2005, Sue had teamed up with Michael Lowery, a sculptor and potter with his own gallery in Madrid. In late 2017, they decided to strike out anew, and, after checking out Taos and Las Vegas, NM, they chanced upon Silver City. It was love at ﬁrst sight, and they leased their new gallery on their ﬁrst visit. Michael’s journey to Silver City began in Oregon and Colorado with a stop at Harvard University, then onward to Kansas and New Orleans, LA, where he pursued his career in building and sculpting with steel and stone. After meeting Sue in Santa Fe, Michael moved to New Mexico and ran his own gallery, Roadside Attraction, in Madrid. Since their arrival here, Sue has been active with the Silver City Art Association. Part of her activities entails coordinating the advertising for art. e goal of putting Silver City more prominently on the art tourist map is a challenge that Sue eagerly accepts. above, clockwise: Sue As natural teachers, Sue and Mike are already looking ahead to Porter and Barker Mandeveloping the kind of hands-on instruction facility that they operated ning discuss one of Sue’s pastels. Selection of proin Santa Fe. “e Heart of Art” and “Living for Art” stand as the catch fessional cigar box guiphrases that Mike and Sue strive to live up to. Expect to see more art tars. Fresh from the kiln, promotion and instruction from this duo in the future. these ladies await their coats of paint. Sue and In addition to their own work, Creative Hands currently displays Michael in front of the Creative Hands. Sue work by: Barker Manning, Bill Blakemore, Chuck Lathrop, and Porter at her home/studio LeaAnne Edwards. in Pinos Altos.

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Back Country Horsemen: Heroes of the Gila What gets you out of bed in the morning with a smile on your face and a bounce in your step in anticipation of a glorious day ahead? WRITTEN BY CHARLIE McKEE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSE OCHOA IF yOUR ANSWER IS SOMETHING CLOSE TO “spending time in the great outdoors, in unspoiled nature, preferably in the company of a trusted, four-legged, sure-footed, equine companion,” then membership in the Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico (BCHNM) might be for you!

e are extremely fortunate in Grant County to live at the edge of the Gila National Forest and its wilderness areas. e men and women of BCHNM are passionate about keeping these exceptionally beautiful, pristine lands accessible to hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders and are dedicated to “protect, preserve, and promote…the perpetuation of recreational stock use” on public lands. ree men whose passion was to preserve access for horsemen to the Bob Marshall Wilderness in the Flathead Valley of Montana founded the national organization, the Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA), in 1973. ere, long-term neglect and abuse resulting in beat-out camps, barbed-wire corrals, dying trees, and piles of garbage almost caused the closure of the primitive area to stock use. e BCHA founders hit upon a win-win formula, partnering with the United States Forest Service to ensure responsible stock use and provide resources for trail maintenance. e partnership and formula endure today. Doug Dexter, president of the Gila Chapter of BCHNM for the past four years, says that being part of the Gila Chapter is a

chance for him to “do good things and be with good people” in addition to spending time on horseback. He finds that this small organization accomplishes a great deal in service to the community and—in addition to its mission of keeping trails clear for all users—helps in many unexpected ways. For example, the chapter not only clears 40–100 miles of forest trails per year (depending upon weather and wildfire activity), members of the group help others “pack in” to the back country for distant trail clearing or group activities, act as mounted auxiliary to our local Grant County Search and Rescue team to locate and assist in transporting lost or injured people in the wilderness, help plan and provide support to the United States Forest Service for the maintenance of forest trails, and assist riders on the Continental Divide Trail. ey even park cars at the Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo! Sadly, wildfires have devastated the southwest corner of New Mexico in recent years. e Back Country Horsemen have been and continue to be an invaluable resource to the Forest Service in restoring and recovering trails in fire-damaged areas

of the Gila National Forest. Now, if you think that clearing trails for people and livestock is just a matter of pulling a few weeds on a trail, think again! When wildﬁres kill trees in the forest, it can take three or four years for those dead trees to fall, often blocking trails. Rainstorms following ﬁres add mud and debris to the blockage. en consider that the use of chain saws is prohibited in designated wilderness areas, and you just know that back-country trail clearing ain’t for sissies! Gerry Engel, the Gila Chapter’s public service and project chair, is the group’s liaison to the Forest Service. As Engel explains, they must use old-fashioned, two-man, crosscut saws made from special, bendable steel (no longer manufactured since about 1945) to cut logs into manageable pieces for removal from the trails. e crosscut saw’s long blade is wrapped into the pack saddle of a horse or mule and is packed in to the wilderness, along with other tools and supplies. Engel actively opposite: Doug Dexter, president of the Gila Chapter of BCHNM for the past four years. above: Gerry Engel “packing in” to McKenna Park. (Photo courtesy of Gila Chapter BCHNM)

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Consider that the use of chain saws is prohibited in designated wilderness areas, and you just know that back-country trail clearing ain’t for sissies! 48

searches out old crosscut saws and restores them for use on the trails. Engel notes that, of approximately 70 Gila Chapter members (many of whom are seniors), fewer than 15 are active in the chapter, have livestock, and are certified by the Forest Service to participate in trail clearing. e chapter would welcome physically fit, enthusiastic horsemen and horsewomen to join in keeping the wilderness open to trail riders! Maintaining trails in the forest requires significant planning and coordination of people

with the necessary skills, tools, and means of access to the forest. Engel prepares a draft trailmaintenance plan for the Gila National Forest—including trail priorities, resources, and a schedule—at the beginning of each year and submits it to the Forest Service. e Service then uses his plan to assist in managing its own resources, leveraging the volunteer eﬀorts of the Back Country Horsemen to provide much more accessibility to the forest for the public. e Gila Chapter is very fortunate to have Engel as its liaison to the Forest Service, as he spent his career as a forest ranger. He was the Mimbres, Wilderness, and Silver City district ranger for almost twenty years and developed the original, long-term Forest Plan for the Gila National Forest in 1986. He says that he joined the Back Country Horsemen because “they promote the responsible use of horses and mules in the wilderness,” thus providing access for people to areas that cannot otherwise be easily reached. Engel also views horses as tools that help accomplish signiﬁcant tasks

e Gila Chapter also supports competitive trail riding and hosted the April 2018 North American Trail Riding Conference (NATRC) competition as a fundraiser No for f the chapter in Faywood, NM, at the NAN Ranch on the Mimbres River.

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in the wilderness, such as bringing injured hikers out of the forest and packing people into the forest to clear fire-damaged trails. Engel is goal-oriented and loves the feeling of being outdoors, working hard with fellow horsemen and horsewomen to remove dead, burnt, fallen trees from a trail, then coming back out of the forest on the cleared trail and seeing the results of their efforts. Both Engel and Dexter came to horseback riding and horse ownership relatively late in life. Engel started riding on weekends when he became the Wilderness district ranger as a way to learn more about the forest. Dexter did not get his own horse and start riding until after he and his wife, Dixie, with the help of their daughter, found a gaited mule named Allegra for the Dexters’ fiftieth wedding anniversary gift. The Gila Chapter also supports competitive trail riding and hosted the April 2018 North American Trail Riding Conference (NATRC) competition in Faywood, NM, at the NAN Ranch on the Mimbres River as a fundraiser for the chapter. Cindi de Capiteau served as ride chairman, and Victoria Chick served as trail master. e 30 participants came from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico to be tested and judged on their horses’ and mules’ ability on the trails and over obstacles, as well as on their own horsemanship. Victoria Chick unequivocally states that it is “a thrill and privilege to be on horseback in this scenic and historic area while promoting the sport of trail riding.” Happy Trails to you!

opposite, clockwise from top left: Amelia Adair (left) and Cindy Roper (right) on the trail in the Mimbres River, in the NATRC Competitive Trail Riding event in April 2018. Wava O’Brien stops for a moment to enjoy the scenery. (left to right): Dave Imler, Gerry Engel (holding saw), Mike Carr, Russ Imler, and Rawlings Lemon, after clearing a pathway through a fallen tree near Lilley Park in 2016. The Forest Service awarded the BCHNM Gila Chapter a plaque “In Appreciation for Your Dedication to Preserving Back Country Recreation on the Gila National Forest” for clearing more than 100 miles of trail that year. (Photo courtesy of Gila Chapter BCHNM) s FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LOCAL GILA ChAPTER OF BChNM AND ITS MONThLy MEETINGS, VISIT https://gilabchnm.com or contact Doug Dexter at dexterdoug@hotmail.com.

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She Cannot Escape Her Karma: Community Radio, Cruces, and KTAL

Nan Rubin, photographed at the KTAL studios while on the air with her show, Cafe con Leche. She was photographed on June 5, 2018, by Cheryl Fallstead. KTAL is a new community radio station Nan helped develop and now guides, using her years of radio experience. opposite: Nan Rubin interviewing Chris Lopez, VP of Spaceport Operations, and Susan Raitt, Business Development Manager for Spaceport America.

When Nan Rubin started her sociology studies at Antioch College in yellow Springs, Ohio, radio was, well, not on her radar. However, she soon discovered a network of campus and community radio stations that included counter-culture voices speaking out against the Vietnam War and for civil rights— topics not addressed in mainstream media outlets. WRITTEN BY ELAINE STACHERA SIMON PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHERYL FALLSTEAD

HILE IN NEW yORK CITy IN THE LATE ‘60s, she heard Paciﬁca Radio (the “granddaddy of political and progressive radio in the United States”) and was hooked.

So, she read an instruction manual about how to start a station. Next steps? Graduate, move to Cincinnati, and start a radio station, of course—which is exactly what she did! Nan’s vision was to provide “an alternative voice.” Hardly any press covered nonmainstream perspectives, and there was a dearth of outlets for public conversation among those with anti-war ideology. She and her then boyfriend rented a basement-level, unoccupied radio studio, found someone selling a home-recording studio, and acquired a used transmitter. On the roof were short towers, perfect for an antenna. is was back in the day when most technical things necessary to get on the air had to be done manually. Engineers searching for an available frequency used calculators (a new invention at the time) and slide rules. Community stations freely circulated their

programming, but it took gas or postage to make this happen. e morning finally came to sign on for the first time. e station engineer was on roof, and Nan was at the board. At 5:00 a.m. she saw the transmitter light go on, and she got behind the mic to give the inaugural station identification for WAIF. As an afterthought, she added, “Here’s our phone number, call if you can hear us,” not expecting any response. And then…the phone rang. From 15 miles out of town, a fellow had been flipping stations and heard Nan sign on. At that moment, the power of radio internalized in Nan: “It was ours, 24/7. We had this power in our hands.” Forty-five years later, she brought this power to Las Cruces, NM. Nan’s brother and his wife had asked Nan to retire with them, and in 2013 they arrived. e week—literally, the very same week—Nan got here, she got a call from a colleague who said someone in Las Cruces had submitted the intent to apply for a lowpower FCC license, and perhaps Nan could reach out to them.

Nan sees KTAL becoming a hub in the community for the arts, particularly music, but also spoken word readings, radio theater, and storytelling.

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Las Cruces is “small enough that you can have an impact, but big enough that there is a diversity of people that makes it interesting.”

an says her first thought was, “I cannot escape my karma!” Her second thought was, “How long do they have to com complete their application?” Turns out it was on only five days, so Nan immediately called Ke Kevin Bixby (executive director for the Southwe west Environmental Center), who had submitted the intent to apply, introduced herself and off offered up her extensive experience. Not surprisingly, Kevin jumped at the opp opportunity to have Nan on board, and, one we after her arrival, they applied to the FCC week to build a new radio station. After a few trials and tribulations and couple of years, KTAL is now on the air and going strong. Nan says, “I’ve been doing this for almost 50 years, but after I got to know the town, I got really excited. is place is perfect for what community com radio represents.” She adds, “is town tow was hungry for local media—really hu hungry for it. Las Cruces wanted it in a way I had hadn’t seen before.” Nan sees KTAL becoming a hub in the

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community for the arts, particularly music, but also spoken word readings, radio theater, and storytelling. She notes that “we’re pretty progressive, which is generally the case with community radio.” She’d like to see KTAL provide a more diverse range of opinions on the air, and that is actively being pursued, as many Las Crucens are concerned with state and local politics. KTAL has a good relationship with Kyle Johnson and Silver City’s community radio station, KURU (89.1 FM). Similar to Silver City, Las Cruces is “small enough that you can have an impact, but big enough that there is a diversity of people that makes it interesting.” Clearly, Las Cruces did something right for karma to lead Nan here! top, left: Nan Rubin with Ashley Hill, producer for the Local Content Vehicle of C-SPAN, who was in Las Cruces in June doing a segment on the area. above: Nan Rubin in the hallway of the KTAL community radio station, which is lined with photographs of radio icons. KTAL (Que tal?) is located at 101.5 on your FM dial. s yOU CAN STREAM IT LIVE AT https://www.lccommunityradio.org and you can find them on Facebook.

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Retablos and Ex-Votos:

Unique Borderland Treasures and the Professor Who Protects Them WRITTEN BY ELAINE STACHERA SIMON I PHOTO BY SAMUEL KIRSCHBAUM

Did you know that the New Mexico State University (NMSU) University Art Gallery houses the largest collection of retablos and ex-votos in the United States? Did you know that the NMSU undergraduate Museum Conservation Program, whose students preserve and restore retablos (among other types of art), is one of only three in the nation? Did you know that both of these facts are thanks to NMSU College Assistant Professor Silvia Marinas? 54

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EARS AGO, SILVIA MOVED TO LAS CRUCES FROM HER NATIVE SPAIN, AN ART CONSERVATION DEGREE ALREADY in hand. While earning her Master of Anthropology and Art History degree at NMSU, she needed an internship, and the University Art Gallery director jumped at the chance to have her restore pieces for a retablo exhibit that was scheduled to travel through the United States, Mexico, and Spain. is was the beginning of Silvia’s love for retablos and the impetus for the creation of the NMSU Museum Conservation Program. Retablos are small portraits of saints. In the 19th century, Mexico was in turmoil. Civil strife and international conflicts made people uneasy about leaving their homes to go to church, and many villages had no priest. Shrines in the home became common, and worshipers would commission artists to paint the Virgin Mary, Christ, or a saint to whom they prayed for help. Retablos are not signed, with rare exception; they were done for religious purposes, not for the sake of creating art. Some of the artists clearly had artistic training, but others did not, and they created more folk-art styles of images. Of course, no one knew what the saints really looked like, so the artists would include details that carried symbolic or cultural significance to be able to identify a particular saint. For example, Santo Niño de Atocha was originally the Spanish patron saint of those who are imprisoned. In 13th century Spain, many Christians were prisoners of the Moors, who allowed only children to bring food and water to the prison. en a miracle occurred: a young boy came with a bag of food and jug of water, and, no matter how many prisoners he fed, the bag and jug never emptied. e story of the miracle traveled overseas to Mexico, and Santo Niño evolved into the patron saint not only of prisoners, but also the protector of travelers and the rescuer of people in danger. Of equal cultural and artistic significance are ex-votos, which were commissioned to give thanks to a saint who had answered a prayer and then were displayed in church. Ex-voto images have three parts: the saint being prayed to, the situation being prayed about (e.g., someone sick in bed), and a dedication. According to Silvia, “Ex-votos are some of the best sources for cultural anthropology, because they show all kinds of cultural things. We learn a lot from ex-votos…they are not scholarly, but a slice of someone’s life.”

“A lot of the Catholic community came from Spain or Mexico, and retablos are now part of the history of New Mexico. ey are symbols of our religion and our relationship with saints.”

above from left: Ex-voto: Saint Anthony of Padua-San Antonio de Padua A. Muguría, April 27, 1941Oil on tin 10" x 7" New Mexico State University, University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Babey #1968.03.082. Retablo: Holy Child of Atocha - Santo Niño de Atocha Anonymous, Northern Mexico, 19th Century Oil on tin with wooden frame 6 ¼" x 4 ¼" New Mexico State University, University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Gift of Mr. Fran E. Tolland #1965.02.013. Retablo: Holy Family-La Sagrada Familia Anonymous, Mexico, 19th century Oil on tin 13" x 9" New Mexico State University, University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Babey #1968.04.093. Retablo: San Isidro Retablo: Saint Isidore - San Isidro Anonymous, Mexico, 19th Century Oil on tin with tin frame 10 ¼" x 16 1⁄2" New Mexico State University, University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Gift of Mr. Fran E. Tolland #1965.02.031. Ex-voto: Our Lady of Lourdes Anonymous, Mexico, February 5, 1898 Oil on tin 5" x 7" New Mexico State University, University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Gift of Mr. C. Andrew Sutherland #1966.05.009.

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Call the University Art Gallery at 575-646-2545 to visit the NMSU retablos and ex-votos by appointment. or visit https://uag.nmsu.edu for photos of the retablos, ex-votos, and other collections. They will be on permanent display starting January 2020 in Devasthali Hall’s new University Art Museum.

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Swimmer in the River of Life Deming resident Algernon D’Ammassa specializes in self-reinvention. Is he an actor? yes. Playwright? at, too. Zen meditation instructor? yup. Burning Man artist? He’s been that. Journalist? Indeed, he is the Desert Sage and a reporter for the Deming Headlight and Las Cruces Sun-News. Locals know him as husband to Deming native Sarah Williams and dad to Lucca, Gabriel, and Elia. WRITTEN BY ELAINE STACHERA SIMON PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHERYL FALLSTEAD AND COURTESY ALGERNON D’AMMASSA

LGERNON’S ABILITy TO PIVOT SHOWED UP EARLy. AT 18, HE WANTED TO CHANGE HIS GIVEN NAME (David) to one that better fit his new, adult life. On his way to the courthouse to become Adrian, he realized that he really ought to be Algernon. Writing as a means of self-expression also came early. Raised in Rhode Island, Algernon started writing at age 10 because “that’s what dad did.” His father was a book critic, and his parents used a mimeograph machine to create science-fiction fanzines. Algernon wrote plays for himself and his friends, and, in the fifth grade, a conversation with renowned Trinity Repertory Company actor Richard Kavanaugh (arranged by an astute teacher) sealed Algernon’s decision to become a stage actor. He completed his undergraduate degree at Eugene Lang College in New york City, noting that, “If you study acting at an early age, you also need to read poetry, history, work in a factory, and make love to people—get your hands in as many mud pies as you can.” But stress, depression, and indulgence in alcohol had taken a serious toll. Not wanting to turn to traditional therapy or medication, he turned instead to Zen meditation.

this page: Algernon D'Ammassa, photographed April 20, 2018, by Cheryl Fallstead, as he took a break during rehearsal. following pages: Algernon D'Ammassa and Randy Granger practicing and performing their Theatre Dojo plays, The Iliad and Killing Buddha, which they performed at the Doña Ana Arts Council's Arts & Cultural Center in Mesilla and many other venues. The tequila bottle is one of the many props used in the plays.

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ccording to Algernon, a misconception exists that meditation is inward looking and self-absorbed. “Life always grabs you by the nose and pulls you around. It will get your attention if you start staring into your navel.” In one of the many odd coincidences that punctuate his life, the Zen master with whom Algernon chose to study was in Rhode Island. Algernon lived in the temple, getting up early for prostrations, chanting, and sitting, and then taking acting classes until late at night. One generally does not make a living wage working at a Zen center, however, and he got by with factory work—until he was hired as an actor at the Trinity Repertory Company where he had met Richard Kavanaugh. is lasted only a year, and, after the “landmark heartbreak” of being replaced with another actor, he became abbot at a Los Angeles Zen center, living a quasi-monastic life with long hours of both meditation and auditioning. He had many auditions but says “the industry didn’t have much use for me.” But casting directors repeatedly told him he should teach, which led to the creation of eatre Dojo. Algernon and close friend Chris Nelson started eatre Dojo in 2006 as a teaching 58

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project that combined actor training with meditation, yoga, and martial arts. Not only for aspiring actors, it was (and remains) popular with managers, teachers, and others in “people” industries wanting intensive and intuitive communication practice. Algernon explains the natural partnership between acting and Zen: “Studying acting is studying the self, and acting is how you use yourself to connect with others. Zen is the study of self, and the Bodhisattva vow is (in an extremely simplified explanation) to serve others.” Life indeed grabbed Algernon by the nose when friends introduced him to Sarah, who had moved to California to attend Chapman University. ey married and started a family but did not want to raise children in Los Angeles. Sarah can work almost anywhere, but Algernon sent résumés across the country, and—in another terrifically odd coincidence—was hired as a theater teacher in the Deming Public School System, working there for three years until being laid off because an advisor miscalculated the requirements for his teaching certification. He used the time off to establish the Deming Zen Center, teach acting at the Black Box eater

in Las Cruces, write plays for San Francisco, CA, and Albuquerque, NM, public radio, pen award-winning original productions with his partner Randy Granger, and bring eatre Dojo to southern New Mexico. eatre Dojo now focuses on portable productions dedicated to storytelling and music. A recent production, Killing Buddha (written by Algernon with music by Randy), tells the story of two bards sharing a meal and amusing themselves with an Asian folk tale and won the Fringe Pick Award at the 2015 Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival and the award for Outstanding Storytelling at the 2016 San Diego International Fringe Festival. Songs of Uncreation, also written by Algernon and Randy, explores the relationship between ancient lore and modern problems and is booked well into 2019. Algernon is currently working on Symposium, a riﬀ on Plato that actually creates a symposium with food, drink, conversation, and extemporaneous speaking. He notes, “Classical education included oratory... What was written wasn’t nearly

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as important as the exchange and collaboration that happened in conversation. It’s…exploring thoughts and problems using language, building scaffolding from what someone said to get somewhere else.” He admits this type of creation has risks, and the first events will be held in small spaces by invitation only. e eventual goal will be to train others to hold a Symposium and expand the circles of conversation. How does Algernon explain the many coincidences throughout his life? His philosophy, grounded in Zen, is that we are each in our own boat on a river. you can row, you can aim, but you can’t control the current. “Our cultural myth is that, if you desire something strongly and put all your effort toward it, you are guaranteed to succeed. is is not true. What can happen is, if you have a strong desire and work hard, you may position yourself for success…but also for unexpected developments. Success is seen as the ability to obtain a prefabricated notion of success, as opposed to the ability to swim in the river and get back in if you fall out of your boat. My own life has been about learning how to swim.” s FOR MORE INFORMATION Find out more about Theatre Dojo, including performance and contact information, at https://www.theatre-dojo.org/ and like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theatredojous/

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Taking the Reins at Yoya’s Bar and Grill Yoya’s Bar and Grill is tucked away next to Yoya’s Market and gas station on Columbus Road. In this somewhat odd location, it’s a pleasant surprise to walk in and ﬁnd a well-stocked bar and a menu featuring everything from fried mac and cheese to ribeye steaks. WRITTEN BY MELANIE ZIPIN PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSE OCHOA

Ylvana GuTIERREz ManaGES and RunS YoYa’S BaR and GRIll, and hER paREnTS, GloRIa and SalvadoR GuTIERREz, own and operate Yoya’s Market and the gas station next door. after completing her master’s degree in Business Management at the university of phoenix and working on an internship, Sylvana returned home to deming a month after her parents opened the gas station. She decided to turn down her internship at old navy after six months in the accelerated Management program to help her parents with their new business endeavor. She thought that she would return to old navy after a year but has now been back home for six years. Sylvana also had three undergraduate degrees from new Mexico State university in International Business, Marketing, and Spanish under her belt. Sylvana’s parents wanted to do more with their liquor license than just sell package goods at the Market. So, after three years back in deming, Sylvana tells us, “I knew I wasn’t going anywhere and decided to take on the bar and grill. and, you’re right; I had no experience.” But business acumen runs in the family with the Gutierrez clan, and Sylvana has taken a modest location near her family’s market and turned it into one of the hottest spots in deming for a drink or a delicious meal. She has now been running Yoya’s Bar and Grill, which opened in april 2015, for just over three years. She initially helped her family with special events, such as catering weddings, private parties, and quinceañeras, but Sylvana has now taken on the more-than-full-time job of operating Yoya’s, which is named in honor of her mother, Gloria. (Yoya is a nickname for Gloria in Spanish.) Industrious and unassuming, Sylvana clearly works extremely hard to make this business the best that it can be. She is always thinking about ways to expand its reach and improve its customer base, and she is full of ideas for the future about how to make Yoya’s a destination for travelers and locals alike. e atmosphere at Yoya’s is warm and welcoming, with friendly staﬀ to greet you and an abundance of seating. Sylvana wanted to create something the town was missing: that is, a place you can bring your children for a meal, watch sports, play the jukebox, and have a fun evening with the whole family. her greatest joy is when customers leave happy. Yoya’s oﬀers lunch specials, taco Tuesdays, happy hour deals, and a house-made diablo Sauce to go on their diablo Burger, as well as on other tasty burgers and wings. (If you’re going to try it, you better be brave and really like it hot!) Yoya’s boasts twelve televisions. “It’s not exactly a sports bar, but we have the nFl Sunday Ticket and the MlB Extra Innings packages, as well as the nBa league pass, so sports enthusiasts can watch their teams here. pro games, college sports, baseball, soccer, uFC—whatever you want, we can show it,” Sylvana tells us. “I happen to be a big arizona diamondbacks and Greenbay packers fan!” she adds enthusiastically.

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oya’s has sixteen employees who make up the kitchen, wait, and bar staﬀ. ey take pride in their establishment’s welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, consistent food, and convenient hours of operation. Being open seven days a week, thirteen hours a day is a noteworthy feat for any business. “Consistency is key,” explains Sylvana. “We don’t close early—as long as there is a customer here, we stay open for them.” She notes that, in addition to their local regulars, Yoya’s has many repeat out-oftown customers who make a point to stop when they are traveling through deming. Energetic and articulate about her vision for Yoya’s, Sylvana works tirelessly, infusing the business with new ideas and energy. For example, she brings in comedians who are part of the Razing arizona Comedy Tour to perform for an enthusiastic audience. She is also thinking about an open mic night. another idea that Sylvana recently implemented was to install a TouchTunes jukebox, which allows customers to use an app on their phone to choose and play music. She discovered this type of jukebox while in phoenix and thought it would enhance the atmosphere of the bar and be fun for customers. (She herself is fan of rock and roll and heavy metal music!) although Sylvana’s dream has always been to travel the world (studying abroad in Spain for ﬁve months was a highlight of her schooling), she does not regret coming home to deming. She may revisit this dream in the future, but for now, she states with a determined smile, she is happy to be right here. Enthusiastic about expanding their business, remaining an integral part of the deming community, and making Yoya’s customers happy, Sylvana exudes a love of family and community, as well as a compelling passion and motivation to create something good in her hometown. She wants current and future customers to know, “I’m not going anywhere. We’re here to stay.” Yoya’s Bar and Grill, 1624 S. Columbus Road, Deming, NM 88031 575-544-4003 or 575-544-4005 Open from 11 am–12 am, seven days a week.

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At the Syzygy factory twenty artisans work together to produce a Timeless, Sophisticated and Distinctive line of handmade tile. Lovely shapes and mosaics are cut and pressed by hand. Glazes are carefully applied with a brush. Tours Available.

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Worship: Joseph Gros Thurs. 6:30, Senior Pastor Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 A non-denominational church teaching verse-by-verse through the Bible. www.calvarysilver.com 3001 Hwy. 90 S. • 575-388-1031

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Discover Hidalgo takes place each year on the third Saturday of October at the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds. e festival provides fun, games, and entertainment for both residents and visitors. All are welcome to this celebration of New Mexican life! WRITTEN BY ERIC WITHEROW PHOTOS COURTESY DISCOVER HIDALGO Discover Hidalgo was the brainchild of Dick Davis, who moved to Hidalgo County in 2005. He and his wife Clara established a church in Lordsburg and immediately began their work to help the community. Discover Hidalgo became Dick’s homage to his adopted new home. When Dick passed in 2014, Lindy Kerr took the reins of the event. above, from left: Jessica Rodriquez, Eddy Aguilera, Dean Link, Lindy Kerr, Priscilla Maxwell, Patricia Saucedo, Lalo Mesa, Joni Kerr, and Marsha Hill. s DISCOVER HIDALGO: October 20, 2018, at 10:00 am Hidalgo County Fairgrounds Lordsburg , New Mexico Admission: $1 s FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

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ver the years, Discover Hidalgo has featured a classic car show (previously organized by Ed Kerr. e 2018 show is presented by Dean Link and promises to be one of the best yet), ﬁddling contests, Dutch-oven cooking, magic shows, mounted shooters, and charros (Mexican cowboys) performing

on horseback. In addition, there are mariachi bands (Angelica Padilla will be featured this year), pet shows, a Halloween costume contest, musical performances, and a vintage fashion show with lovely locals modeling sartorial selections from years past. One of the most popular events is the Mud Bog, in which drivers of mammoth-tired vehicles race the clock in a huge pit of sloppy mud. Needless to say, the mud flies freely, covering drivers, vehicles, and onlookers who get a little too close to the action! roughout all of these activities, classic “oldies” music plays as visitors stroll through the kiosks offering delicious local foods and crafts. Each year, local folks nominate a “Golden Oldie,” someone who has contributed significantly to Hidalgo County and Lordsburg communities. e Golden Oldie for 2018 is Pansy McDonald, member of the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce and tireless advocate for the schools, businesses, and people of Hidalgo County. New to Discover Hidalgo to address the huge contributions that agriculture has made to the area will be exhibits and demonstrations of ranch life presented by the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. is year, Dean Link has taken over as Chairman of the Committee from Lindy Kerr, who has remained on the board. e two are assisted by Priscilla Maxwell, Lalo Mesa, Jessica Rodriquez, Patricia Saucedo, Marsha Hill, and Joni Kerr. All have provided invaluable work and contributions toward the success of this celebration of life in Hidalgo County and the city of Lordsburg. e organizers of Discover Hidalgo 2018 invite everyone to come out, have fun, and celebrate life in Lordsburg and Hidalgo County!

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Silver City has been abuzz for a year now... …the Tranquil Buzz Coffeehouse, that is. Known to locals as e Buzz, this gem of a gathering place exempliﬁes why so many of us decided to stay in Silver City after we found it. WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERIC WITHEROW

Dale Rucklos photographed by Eric Witherow at 8:20 p.m. on February 28, 2018, in front of The Buzz. this page: Dale in front of The Buzz on Yankie Street in downtown Silver City. opposite, from top: Regulars Judith Denney and Elise Stuart. Kelly and Stewart provide live music.

efore Dale Rucklos’ journey to Silver City began, he spent time out East, ﬁrst in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains and then Ohio. Fate intervened in summer 2011 when he came to Silver City to help an old friend recover from an illness. By the time summer was over, Dale had fallen under the Silver City spell and, of course, decided to stay. Although a piano student since the age of ﬁve, Dale had an epiphany while watching e Beatles on e Ed Sullivan Show. Switching to guitar, by age 13 he had formed his own band and was playing in bars,

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including one that featured hula dancers in cages. Dale hasn’t put down his guitar ever since. With two CDs to his credit and working on a third, he enjoys sitting in with visiting musicians. Indeed, one reason Dale says he was drawn to Silver City as his adopted home was its thriving music scene. He was clearly on target with that assessment; some say that Silver City boasts more guitar players, artists, writers, and plain old eccentrics than any other small town in the world. (According to local expat from yorkshire and renowned artist and banjo player par excellence Stewart Grange, “ye could’na throw a stone downtown and not clobber a bleedin’ guitar player or a bloody artist. ey’re thick on the ground for sure. Best place in the world.”) After a few years as a co-owner of the yankee Creek Coffee Shop, Dale had another epiphany. For more than twenty years, Dale had a dream of owning his own coffee shop. But even more than that, he wanted to offer a gathering place, a home away from home,

to his friends and neighbors. He realized that dream in April 2017 when he became the proud owner of what would become e Tranquil Buzz. A faithful team of friends and supporters, known as “the tranquilized buzzards,” helped tear down and then rebuild e Buzz (as locals call it). One of the “buzzards,” Jan Walsh, who was responsible for much of the exterior painting

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u THE TRANQUIL BUZZ COFFEE SHOP and refinishing, even stepped in to bring songsters from e rone of the Singing Heart church to provide affordable entertainment. Jan notes, “Dale is good people, he attracts good people. Grouches don’t last long. So we helped where we could.” e tranquil buzzards still meet early on Sunday mornings, before opening, to catch up and relax in the company of good friends. Dale says he has succeeded beyond his wildest expectations. e place is always buzzing (!) with live music, poetry readings, local artist showings, and eclectic seminars, and, of course, Wednesday is gin rummy day. According to Dale, he couldn’t have made it without the support of the community. “is is an extraordinary place. ere are nine coffee shops in town, and yet we all support each other and are friends.” above, from top: The Buzz Family portraits. The regular Buzz crowd enjoying music by Stewart and Kelly. Dale at the service counter. The Tranquil Buzz is open 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday, and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday. s FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS CALL 575- 654-2057.

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On a cool weekend in October, the streets of Silver City flow with great people, great art, and ink…? e third annual Southwest Print Fiesta combines exhibitions, a marketplace, hands-on workshops, and a steamroller. Silver City transforms into the southwest capital of print making as artists from Phoenix and Tucson, AZ, from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, and points in between gather to celebrate and share all things printed. e weekend kicks off with the “Power of Print,” an exhibition of letterpress works from across the United States. Saturday features a one-day-only fiesta marketplace of affordable art works to hang or wear from more than 20 high quality regional vendors. e streets will also be humming with the sounds of a steamroller rolling over linocut plates creating unique large scale limited edition prints. Special guest artist, Bryce McCloud of Isle of Printing, from Nashville, TN, will be at the Fiesta, creating public participation works illustrating the creative potential in all of us. Sunday, the focus shifts to intensive print-making workshops and a casual drop-in series of fun print-making projects for beginners and the experienced artists. If you still need more to satisfy your arts cravings, you are in luck! e annual Red Dot Weekend at the Galleries features over 20 locations showing off Silver City’s amazing creative talents. eater lovers can enjoy great productions from the talented Virus eater artists at Silver City’s historic El Sol eater. Come visit the walkable historic streets of Silver City, enjoy great dining at a diverse collection of eateries, and soak in the history, the arts, and the culture that make this small town a wonderful place to live and visit! The Third Annual Southwest Print Fiesta takes place October 5-7 in downtown Silver City. The Fiesta Marketplace is located at Bullard and Market streets. Other event locations can be found at www.southwestprintfiesta.org. For lodging and more information about Silver City, check out www.visitsilvercity.org.

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In July 2018, the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the New Mexico Wine, hosted the ďŹ rst wine festival in Silver City, NM. Eleven wineries from all over the state participated in this two-day event. Artisans, craftspeople, and food vendors added to the festive atmosphere, and participants could sample the various wines while learning about the diďŹ&#x20AC;erent wine grape varieties. WRITTEN BY ERIC WITHEROW PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSE OCHOA

The Silver City Wine Festival was photographed by Jesse Ochoa on July 14, 2018. this page: Chelsea Cannon, Assistant Director, and Chris Goblet, Executive Director of New Mexico Wine, and Scott Terry, President and CEO of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce welcome guests at the First Annual Silver City Wine Festival at the Grant County Business and Conference Center. opposite: Area wineries La Esperanza Winery, St. Clair Winery, and Luna Rossa Winery had booths and met local customers. Doug Oakes, Director of Marketing for sponsor Gila Regional Medical Center, and his wife Lisa enjoyed the festivities.

avid and Esperanza Gurule of La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery, which is situated in the Mimbres Valley, had participated in the ﬁrstever wine festival in Ruidoso, NM, in 2017. ey decided that Silver City could do the same thing. Hence David met with his friend Scott Terry, the president and CEO of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, and Chris Goblet, the executive director of New Mexico Wine. Once these two met, their eﬀorts bore fruit. e Silver City Wine Festival, held in the Grant County Business and Conference Center in July, proved to be a resounding success. With the participation of the eleven New Mexico wineries and the contribution of many local artisans and vendors, the Wine Festival attracted over 600 attendees. Needless to say, a good time was had by all. Next year’s event should be even bigger, with all of this year’s participants looking forward to returning. Samuel Aragon of Las Nueve Niñas Winery states that he thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Wine Festival. “e turnout was very enthusiastic, both in their tasting and their purchases.” e reaction to his Sangria and Chokecherry wines was extremely positive. He said that he loved Silver City, learning about our history, and visiting downtown businesses like Nancy’s Restaurant. A highlight of his visit was a lovely dinner hosted by David and Esperanza Gurule of La Esperanza Winery. He hopes to come back next year.

e Silver City Wine Festival, held in the Grant County Business and Conference Center in July with the participation of eleven wineries, proved to be a resounding success.

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ynsey Horcasitas of Wicked Kreations Winery of Española, NM, was also enthusiastic about her experience and grateful for the interest shown by attendees. Lynsey brought plum, apricot, apple, chokeberry, strawberry Muscato, and raspberry wines. All sold well, and Wicked Kreations Winery will deﬁnitely be back next year. She made lots of contacts and plans on doing a tasting at a local store in the very near future. A note of interest to all New Mexican wine lovers: Lynsey was just awarded and will receive two medals, which will be presented at this year’s New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, NM. She won a Bronze Medal for both her Applelicious Wine and her Chokecherry Wine. Congratulations, Lynsey! Jerry Burd from Black Mesa Winery of Velarde, NM, brought seven varietals, and all sold well. Jerry stated, “e people were very welcoming and supportive, especially on learning that we had driven seven hours for the event.” He and his team enjoyed the local restaurants and walking around downtown. ey will be back! Sean Sheehan of Sheehan Winery made the trip from Albuquerque and was more than satisﬁed with the turnout. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting the locals. “I loved learning something of the fascinating history of Silver City and the area.” Paolo and Sylvia D’Andrea of Luna Rossa Winery of Deming and Las Cruces, NM, had this to say: “We really enjoyed being part of this wine festival, being so close to home. We got to meet a lot of our customers, and the atmosphere was really friendly and supportive. Overall,

a great experience.” Daniel Gonzales and Naomi Morales of St. Clair Winery/Southwest Wines were enthusiastic about the new festival. ey served several of their favorites including a Cabernet Sauvignon, both a Mimbres Pink and Red, and their classic, Pomegranate and Pineapple Mimosas. “We were happy to attend this new festival which enabled us to serve to new guests as well as some familiar faces. e community of Silver City has always been supportive over the many years since we started distributing our products in the area, and we look forward to continuing to participate in events around Grant County anytime we can.” So, well done, everyone: from Scott Terry at the Chamber of Commerce and Chris Goblet of New Mexico Wine to all of the participating wineries and the many vendors. Silver City now has another annual weekend event for locals and visitors alike to look forward to and enjoy. Upcoming Fall/Winter Festivals Sept 1-3 Sept 23-30 Oct 6-7 Oct 12 Oct 20 Nov 30-Dec 1 Jan 31-Feb 3

Harvest Wine Festival. Southern NM State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. St. Clair Winefest. St. Clair Winery, Deming. Proceeds benefit Deming & Luna County Cancer Support, 501 (c)3 Tularosa Art & Wine Festival. Hatch Wine Festival. Carlsbad Wine Wine Fest. Taos Winter Wine Festival.

above, top row from left: Wineries and vendors from across New Mexico include: Mountain Spirits Studio; Sombra Antigua Winery, El Paso,TX; Las Nueve Niñas Winery, Mora, NM; Amaro Winery, Las Cruces, NM; Tularosa Vineyards, Tularosa, NM; above, bottom row from left: Black Mesa Winery, Valarde, NM; Sheehan Winery, Albuquerque, NM; Noisy Water Winery, Ruidoso, NM; and St. Clair Winery, Deming, NM. s FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.silvercity.org Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce & Conference Center 3031 Hwy. 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061-1028 575-538-3785 • 800-548-9378 email: sterry@silvercity.org

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Meet Market Trends... ...as sons join the family business WRITTEN BY ERIC WITHEROW PHOTOS BY JESSE OCHOA

Luna Rossa (Red Moon) is the name of the vineyard and winery founded by Paolo and Sylvia D’Andrea in 2001. Luna Rossa wines have been produced from grapes grown on their own land near Deming and Las Cruces now for seven years. Paolo was born and raised in the region of Fruili in northeastern Italy, coming from a heritage of four generations of wine growers. Emigrating to the United States in 1986, Paolo discovered in New Mexico a desert terrain that could successfully grow grapes and make world-class wines. Now Paolo and Sylvia look forward to their son Marco joining the Winery and taking Luna Rossa into the future. Marco D’Andrea recently graduated from the Universita degli Studi di Udine in Udine, Fruili, Italy, with a bachelor’s degree in Enology and Viticulture. He is currently at work on a master’s degree at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. While completing his studies, Marco also works at his family’s winery and is planning on releasing next year a new sparkling wine. This will be similar to Prosecco but made from the Ribolla Gialla as opposed to the Glera variety. Marco considers the Gialla to be of higher quality and thus will produce a superior wine. Marco recently married Monica, a young Italian woman, and plans to settle down in Las Cruces and continue the family business. With Marco contributing his extensive formal education to the vast knowledge of Paolo and Sylvia, we see great things ahead for Luna Rossa. Visit us and enjoy a glass when in the area. Salute!

Open Monday–Saturday 10-6 pm 3710 W. Pine St. SW Frontage Rd. • Deming, NM 88030

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Internationally Award Winning Wines • Specialty Hand-Stretched Pizzas • 22 Flavors of Gelato

LUNA ROSSA WINERY & PIZZERIA Opened in 2011, the Luna Rossa Winery and Pizzeria has become one of the top-rated restaurants in Las Cruces. “As with our wines, we strive for the very best. And for our pizza this means the finest Italian ingredients available,” said son Michael, pictured with his 5-year-old son, Aiden. “From pizzas, calzones, and pasta to panini, salads, and antipasti, we are also very proud to offer green chile grown at our farm in Deming.” Pizzas are hand stretched and baked in a traditional Italian wood-fired brick oven, using exclusively pecan-tree wood. This unique baking process allows all those wonderful flavors to come together and create a delightful, extraordinary taste of Italy.

Open Monday–Thursday 11-9 pm Friday-Saturday 11-10 pm, Sunday 11-8 pm 1321 Avenida De Mesilla • Las Cruces, NM 88005 575.526.2484 • www.LunaRossaWinery.com

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MRAC Black Tie Ball. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Chocolate Fantasia. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org MRAC Indie Folk Series. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org MRAC Indie Folk Series. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Historic Ft. Bayard Walking Tour. 575-956-3294 MRAC Indie Folk Series. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Tour of the Gila. 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com Downtown Expo. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com Silver City Blues Festival. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. 575-538-5560 silvercityprorodeo.com Independence Day Festivities. 575-538-3785 SC Museum Ice Cream Social. 575-538-5921 Big Ditch Day. 575-534-1700 The Silver City CLAY Festival. 575-538-5560 www.clayfestival.com Run to Copper Country Car Show. 575-538-5560 coppercountrycruisers.com Signal Peak Challenge Mountain Bike Race. 575-388-3222 Taste of Downtown. 575-534-1700 www.silvercitymainstreet.com San Vicente Artists Art Fair. 575-534-4269 artfair@silvercityartists.org Gem & Mineral Show. 575-538-5560 Cliff, Gila Grant Co. Fair. 575-538-3785 Gila River Festival. 575-538-8078 www.gilaconservation.org Fort Bayard Days. 575-388-4477 www.fortbayard.org Red Hot Children’s Fiesta. 575-388-1198 SW Festival of the Written Word. www.swwordfiesta.org RED DOT Studio & Gallery Walk. 575-313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com Southwest Print Fiesta. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org MRAC Indie Folk Series. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com Holiday Fiber Art Show. 575-538-5733 www.fiberartscollective.org

On a weekend day trip of discovery through the tiniest of communities, the cows seen far outnumbered the people. WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ABE VILLARREAL Photographed by Abe Villarreal in July 2018. this page: Abe Villarreal, Le'Ron Reed, and Tommy Gordillo. above: The Last Chance Liquor in Buckhorn. opposite: Entering Glenwood, New Mexico, home to a weekly Saturday street market. The Alma Store services locals and travelers along Hwy. 180.

hree guys on empty stomachs hopped into a rental car and headed north on Highway 180, leaving Silver City at 7:00 a.m. e summer monsoons made the morning cool and crisp, although we knew it would warm up soon enough. For those who are unfamiliar with the American Southwest, when you leave larger and better-known cities such as Tucson, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, or Albuquerque, NM, you inevitably hit the wide-open road. For miles and miles, there is no sign of civilization. Cows seemingly roam free. Hawks look down on you from their perches upon bullet-ridden road signs, and tumbleweeds come to life with short gusts of wind. Abandoned shacks, once small homes, or storage sheds are now carcasses that dot the rugged terrain next to lonely highways. e Southwest remains a romantic and dramatic place of folklore and history. It’s the kind of stuff I love. My two road partners, Le’Ron and Tommy, maybe not as much. As we made our way through the first leg of the trip, the landscape greeted us with a greener façade. e afternoon summer rain has been a daily visitor: a much-needed blessing for what will remain a thirsty and sometimes dangerous desert. e first tiny town we encountered was Riverside, NM. It is one of five places named Riverside in the state. is Riverside lies on the east bank of the Gila River, where we pulled over to take a look just after we passed the unincorporated community.

e river was brown and rippling, and in the air was the smell of cinnamon. In the distance, gentle hills and mountains surrounded us. e views were already the favorite part of our early morning. Less than three miles later, we hit the town of Cliﬀ, a larger community of nearly 300 people. Each year, Cliﬀ is home to the Grant County Fair, and people in Silver City make their way 30 miles out of town to experience the homemade arts and crafts, eat favorite deep-fried foods, and eye the latest blueribbon pigs. We were hoping to grab a cup of joe, but the only eatery, Tammy’s Café, was closed until lunchtime. e café advertised cowboy jerky, which sounded like just the snack for this kind of journey. Back on the road, we headed northwest, getting closer to the Arizona border and wondering what we would see next. In less than 10 miles of travel, we came across Buckhorn, NM. We pulled over at the sight of The Last Chance Liquor. It looked like the kind of establishment that had seen quite a few travelers through many generations. Fall 2018 ZIA MAGAZINE COLLECTION 75

Dec Tamal Fiesta y Más. 575-538-1337 tamalfiestaymas.org Victorian Christmas Evening. 575-538-5921

GRANT COUNTY ATTRACTIONS

Aldo Leopold Vista. Picnic and wilderness interpretive site, 6 miles north of Buckhorn. Big Ditch Park. Formed when flood lowered Silver City Main St. 55 feet. Bill Evans Lake. Fishing & primitive camping, 12 miles south of Cliff. Fort Cobre. A 3/4-scale reconstruction completed in 1980, is of a fort built at Santa Rita copper mine in 1804 to protect the area. It was renamed Ft. Webster in 1851. Fort Bayard. US Army Infantry post built in 1863. Housed Buffalo Soldiers. 10 miles east of Silver City. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-9461. Gila National Forest/Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque. 575-388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila. Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst newspaper empire money. In Pinos Altos, 6 miles north of Silver City. Kneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling a praying nun. 15 miles E. of Silver City at Santa Rita Mine. Lake Roberts. Camping, trout fishing, hummingbird banding, birding, and stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-3206. Lightfeather Hot Spring. Near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute walk includes 2 river crossings. 575-536-9461. Mimbres Region Arts Council. Scheduled events held throughout the year. 575-538-2505 www.mim bresarts.org. Old Hurley Company Store. One of the first buildings in Hurley supplied miners and their families, housed the Santa Rita Mine payroll office, and later served as a department store. Pinos Altos Opera House. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon . 575-538-9911. Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Rock shop, jewelry, and gifts. 1805 Little Walnut. 575-5389001. www.RoyalScepter.com. Red Dot Tour. Self-guided gallery and studio tour within walking distance in downtown Silver City. Call for map. 1-800-548-9378. Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibits and Victorian furnishings. 312 W. Broadway. 575-388-5721. www. silvercitymuseum.org. Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. Loops north on NM15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument, southeast on NM35, and west on NM152 and US180. Western New Mexico University Museum. Local and natural history including the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts, the world’s largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery. Currently closed until their transformation is complete. Visit http://museum.wnmu.edu, see them on Facebook. or call 575-538-6386.

LUNA COUNTY EVENTS

Mar Camp Furlong Day. Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus. 575-531-2711. Rockhound Roundup. 575-543-8915 Aug Great American Duck Race. 888-345-1125. www.demingduckrace.com. Oct St. Clair Wine Festival. 575-546-1179. www.StClairVineyards.com.

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s we walked in, two happy dogs and Leroy, the owner of Last Chance, greeted us. Leroy shared a cup of coffee and told us about his life at Last Chance and building the store when he left the Army in 1966. He had 13 months’ wages that he partially spent on purchasing the four-acre property. “My dad came here from West Texas in ’61 to work for a ranch,” said Leroy. rough the years, the business has seen highs and lows. On this morning, a group of regulars gathered to enjoy coffee and talk about the latest happenings. e store shelves had one of most things you need to survive: salsa, soap, crackers, and tissue. I purchased a three-dollar bag of jerky that Leroy had made himself, and we were on our way. e first town we passed in Catron County was Pleasanton, which looked pleasant enough but went by too fast to stop and say hello. As we turned a corner, a sign read, “Glenwood – A Place You’ll Never Forget.” at is a tall order for a community to live up to, but the people we met there and the beauty of the landscape made it easy for the slogan to be true. Highway 180 led us right into a buzzing street market that had vendors lined up directly onto the asphalt. We visited each table and met artists proud to showcase their handiwork. It seemed that everyone knew how to make everything. Perhaps survival mode forced the residents to become welders, painters, soap makers, and jewelers. Across the street from the market, we met up with Donna and Joyce, two white-haired friends who were chatting away while listening to classical music on CD. e sun was beaming down on them, and they were happy to tell us that everyone is happy in Glenwood. “e people here are just enjoying life, and they do a lot of volunteer work,” said Joyce. “You never hear anyone arguing.” ey told us about Mogollon, a ghost town just up the road. “Drive carefully and watch out with Dead Man’s Curve,” warned Donna. We were hungry and avoided the ominously

named curve that led to Mogollon, which was a few miles off the highway. Instead, we headed straight to Alma, home to a single store and the Alma Grill. e 2000 Alma census reported a population of 0, although we met a few happy locals. A young lady told us about the sweet jams that her stepmother makes, so I bought a small jar of MesquiteBean-flavored jam to have with my breakfast toast. After a comforting plate of huevos rancheros, we were back on the road. We passed a sign that read, “Cosmic Campground,” and wondered what majestic views of the heavens might be experienced under the dark skies of these middle-of-nowhere places. When we reached the village of Reserve, suddenly we felt like we were in a big town. A gas station, bar, general store, emporium, courthouse, and handful of restaurants made this community of about 300 people the hub for several of its diminutive neighbors. We were brought back to earth when we saw a petition signed by several residents, complaining about the lack of an updated phone book. e petition called this act of negligence a “disgrace.” Feeling like we had entered a time warp, we set off for our next destination, Pie Town. We passed Quemado, a lovely looking place of fewer than 300 residents. Our stomachs were grumbling for a town named Pie, and in about 20 miles we came driving in, stopping at the first

As we turned a corner, a sign read, “Glenwood – A Place You’ll Never Forget.” at is a tall order for a community to live up to, but the people we met there and the beauty of the landscape made it easy for the slogan to be true.

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building we eyed. Turns out that Pie Town business owners really know their customers. ere were only three or four places to visit, and each one offered robust slices of cold and fruit-filled desserts. I like anything with a crust and, being a proud New Mexican, had the statenamed New Mexico pie. It was filled with apples and piñons and was layered with a coating of Hatch green chile. As the three of us dug into our sweet treats, the servers at Pie Town Café told us stories of how the town was founded, and they invited us to the upcoming annual pie festival, which boasts popular horny-toad races and, of course, pie-eating contests. We would have kept going, but, not knowing when we would make it to the next gas station, we turned back, and the afternoon drive was perfect for picture taking. An overcast sky and a few sprinkles of rain freshened up the air, so we rolled down the windows and took it all in. For many miles, we were the only people on the road. We felt we owned the place and were happy to welcome anyone who crossed our path. above, left: New Mexico Apple Pie: A pie with green chile can only be named after the Land of Enchantment, served with a smile at Pie Town Café. above: Huevos Rancheros and other menu items have that familiar homemade taste at the Alma Grill.

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Christmas Light Parade. Downtown Deming. 575-546-2674. Holiday Lights. Rockhound State Park. 575-546-6182.

LUNA COUNTY ATTRACTIONS

City of Rocks State Park. Rock formations formed over 34 million years ago during a volcanic eruption. Overnight campsites; visitor center; botanical garden; wildlife; hiking; and more. Located 30 miles NW of Deming on US 180 and NM 61. 575-536-2800. Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Minerals, gems, frontier military history, and Mimbres exhibits. 301 S. Silver. 575-546-2382. www.Deming LunaMimbresMuseum.com. Luna Rossa Winery. 575-544-1160. www.LunaRossaWinery.com Rockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. The 250-acre park has picnic facilities; overnight camping; hiking trails; wildlife; and exhibits on local history of Buffalo Soldiers, Apache Indians, and more. 14 miles SE of Deming. 575-546-6182. Saint Clair Winery. 575-546-1179. www.stclairvineyards.com. Spring Canyon State Park. Realize a serene beauty and complete sense of isolation. Picnicking facilities. Ibex, and wild goats from Iran may be encountered. www.cityofdeming.org. 575-546-6182. Pancho Villa State Park. Located on the site of old Camp Furlong where Pancho Villa raided the US. This 61acre park offers a massive desert botanical garden, camping, and museum/visitor center. 575-531-2711. US and Mexico Port of Entry. 24-hour crossing Columbus/Palomas. 3 miles S of Columbus. 575-531-2686.

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LOCATION Deming is located at the junction of Interstate 10, US 180, and NM 11, next to Rockhound State Park and 34 miles north of the US border with Mexico.

MORE INFORMATION Deming Visitor Center 575-567-1962 www.exploredeming.com, demingvisitor@gmail.com

HIDALGO COUNTY EVENTS Jul

Lordsburg July 4th Activities & Fireworks. 575-542-9864 Rodeo July 4th Parade, BBQ, Cake Auction & Dance. 575-557-2202 Aug Hidalgo County Fair, Rodeos, Parade, Animal Shows & Sales. 3 day event. 575-542-9291 Sep Tejano Fest. Car/Bike Show. 575-574-5382 Oct Discover Hidalgo. Classic Car Show, Mud Bogs, Fiddle Contest, Mariachi & Flamenco Dance Contest, Dutch-oven Cook off. 575-542-9864. Dec Lordsburg Light Parade. 575-542-9864. Moonlight Madness. 575-542-8844. Shakespeare Ghost Town A National Historic Site The West’s Most Authentic Ghost Town Scheduled Tours 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Jan 13, 14 Apr 7, 8 Feb 10, 11 May 12, 13 Mar 10, 11 Jun 9, 10 Contact Manny Hough 575-542-9034 Stein’s Railroad Ghost Town Scheduled Tours Feb 19 Aug 25 Jun 30 Mar 10 Sep 22 Jul 28 Apr 14 Oct 20 Dec 15 May 12 Nov 17

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This 93-mile loop is filled with scenic beauty, from the old gold-mining town of Pinos Altos and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument to Lake Roberts and the Mimbres River Valley. You also will find the Santa Rita mine overlook, Santa Clara, and historic Fort Bayard. The route makes for a perfect all-day excursion by car.

The 533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is where you can see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives of Native Americans who lived here between seven and eight hundred years ago. It is about two hours from Deming and Silver City. Call ahead for hours and road conditions to (575) 536-9461.

Located between Silver City and Deming, this is a perfect spot for a family day trip or picnic. The park features giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption of an ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over time. These huge, unusually shaped boulders are perfect for sightseeing or climbing.

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Pancho Villa

Area hikers enjoy day hikes on the renowned footpath that stretches from Mexico to Canada. Also known as the "King of Trails," the CDT runs through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Parts of the trail are challenging, so hikers should be in good physical condition.

Pancho Villa State Park is located on the site of Camp Furlong and includes the first operational military airstrip in the US. The museum and interpretive center include vintage military vehicles and a replica of the Jenny airplane. There are 61 modern RV areas and campsites, a botanical garden, and an interpretive walking tour.

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Activities include hiking and picnicking, birding, and wildlife observation. For star gazers, the skies are among the darkest in the country, and the park hosts National Public Observatory "Star Party" events each year. It also is a mineral collector’s paradise: visitors are encouraged to dig and carry away up to 15 pounds of minerals.

Shakespeare

National Historic Site

Just two miles south of Lordsburg sits Shakespeare ghost town, once roamed by the likes of Billy the Kid, Curly Bill Brocius, Russian Bill, John Ringo, Sandy King, Jim Hughes, the Clantons, and other infamous outlaws and sturdy frontiersmen. The 1800s mining camp and Butterfield Trail stage stop boldly cling to their rip-roaring past

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National Historic Landmark

Established in 1866 as a US Army installation, it was set aside as the Fort Bayard Military Reservation by Presidential Order in 1869. General George Crook and Second Lieutenant John Pershing were officers during the 1880s. The Buffalo Soldiers were on detached duty there. It received National Historic Landmark status in 2004. .

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In 1893, a pipe and catwalk were bolted to the shear, narrow walls of lower Whitewater Canyon to carry water to a mill and the town of Graham at the canyon’s outlet. Today, the U.S. Forest Service maintains Catwalk National Recreation Trail - a picnic area and metal catwalk leading to a trail that climbs deep into the Gila Wilderness.

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Contact the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce to check on events and dates, as changes may occur throughout the year. 575-542-9864 Fx: 575-542-9059 email: lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com

HIDALGO CO. ATTRACTIONS

Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum. This Old West museum documents the early history in which the nearby ghost towns took root. M-F 1-5 pm. 710 E 2nd St. 575-542-9086. Rodeo. On the NM-AZ border in southern Hidalgo Co., Rodeo is a small art center with the Chiricahua Guild & Gallery, located in an old Mission Church, and the Chiricahua Desert Museum with live reptile displays, a gift shop, and gallery. The area offers facilities for travelers. Veterans Memorial Park. Honoring those who have served their country in the military and those who have served their community as a public servant, law enforcement, fire fighter, EMS, and dispatch. 400 Main Street. Lordsburg. Shakespeare Ghost Town. 2.5 miles southwest of Lordsburg. Call for guided tour schedule. 575-5429034.shakespeareghostown.com. Steins Railroad Ghost Town. A living history. Contact for guided tours. steinsghosttown@gmail.com. www.steinsnmrailroadghosttown. webs.comor www.facebook.com/pg/ Steins-NM-Railroad-Ghost Town. Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness. Ragged and rugged, the historic Butterfield Stage Route forms the southern boundary.

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Mar Dutch Oven Cook Off. Glenwood. 575-539-2714. Jun Way Out West Wine Fest. Uncle Bill’s Bar. Reserve. 575-533-6369 Jul 4th of July Big Bang Weekend & Doo Dah Parade Glenwood. 575-539-2373. Dance w/Eli James Band. Uncle Bill’s Bar. Reserve. 575-533-6369 Frisco Cowbelles BBQ, Dance, & Art Auction. Glenwood. info@cowbelles.org. Luna Rodeo. lunarodeo.com. Aug Catron County Fair & Rodeo. Reserve. 575-533-6430. Sep Pie Town Pie Festival. www.pietownfestival.com. Oct Halloween Dance. Uncle Bill’s Bar. Reserve. 575-533-6369 Dec New Year’s Eve Dance. Uncle Bill’s Bar. Reserve. 575-533-6369

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Clairmont. Ghost town 19 miles northeast of Glenwood. Mogollon. Ghost town 13 miles northeast of Glenwood. Cooney’s Tomb. Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. Burial site of Sgt. James Cooney, killed by Apaches in 1880. Snow Lake. In the Gila National Forest. Camping and fishing. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood. Quemado Lake. Camping, fishing. 11 miles south of Quemado. Whitewater Canyon. 5 miles east of Glenwood.

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MORE INFORMATION Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce 575-542-9864 www.LordsburgHidalgoCounty.net email: lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com

LOCATION Lordsburg is at the junction of I-10, US 70, and NM 90 near the Butterfield Trail stage stop of Shakespeare.

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Living the dream: Jim and Jackie Blurton immerse themselves in the journey If anyone knows more about America’s highways and byways (mostly byways) than Jim and Jackie Blurton, they’d be hard to ﬁnd. Jim and Jackie discovered Silver City in 1993 during one of their many exploratory voyages from their home base of Phoenix. Like so many of us, the couple fell in love with Silver and its people. So what did they do? ey bought the KOA Campground on Highway 180. WRITTEN BY ERIC WITHEROW this page: Jackie and Jim in Denali National Park. opposite: Jim and Jackie on the road in Mercury.

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ifelong campers and hikers, they found in the Gila Wilderness the perfect spot to embark upon a new career, one that allowed them to continue with their “all-things-outdoors” life style. Hiring and training trusted employees soon allowed them to head out into the Gila at will, and they took advantage of every opportunity. (Jackie hopes to publish her trail guide featuring off-the-trail trails.) For many years, Jackie was an instrumental leader with the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee and the Grant County Tourism Committee. Alongside fellow Silver City promoters such as Keith LeMay, Mike Trumbull, Lannie Olson, Steve May, Faye McCalmont, Sam Redford, Ken Ladner, Becky Smith, Bob Carson, Dawn Donnel, and Luis Perez, she helped shape the Silver City of today. Working with Terri Menges and her colorful magazines that feature the people and places of southern New Mexico, Jackie and the committees she served broadcast the attractions of the area: the wonderful climate, affordable housing, and access to the Gila Wilderness that attract active retirees. By any measure, Jackie and her friends have succeeded by promoting cycling, the Silver City Blues Festival, birding, artists and their work, and many outdoor activities. When they sold the KOA Campground in 2013, Jim and Jackie embarked upon a lifelong dream: designing a custom Sportsmobile Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to their own specifications. Adding internal storage for their bikes and kayak, they felt free to set off on even more adventurous (and arguably more comfortable) exploration. ey named

e timberline is low, and the high mountains terminate in craggy peaks. e landscapes are wide and breathtaking.

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Sunset Vista assisted living Serving those who require assistance with the activities of daily living. • Caregivers Check on Residents Round the Clock • Nurse on Staff • Consulting Pharmacist • Home Health and Physical Therapists Available • Group and One-On-One Exercise Programs • Full Structured Activity Program • Medical Assistance with Transportation Available • • • • •

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terminate in craggy peaks. e landscapes are wide and breathtaking. “e Alaska Highway was easy to travel. ere was little traﬃc and great distances between communities. In these communities we found hospitality, nice visitor centers, and fascinating small museums that taught us about the cultures, life on the frontier, and the building of the highway. “We became immersed in our travels, and after Fairbanks we stayed a week in Denali, then continued on to Anchorage. e coastal towns of Haines, Homer, Seward, Whittier, and Valdez were a delight of museums, shops, culture, and wildlife viewing opportunities. “Some of the most memorable moments are the small things, like walking across the tundra in Denali and seeing grizzly bears and caribou, riding our bicycles up a mountain pass, walking on a glacier, or sitting in our campsite on the edge of a bay watching sea otters play. “In our retirement, we feel like we’re living the dream and experiencing the best that our country has to oﬀer.”

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HMS Continues to Expand Needed Healthcare Services Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has become a national leader in providing comprehensive, integrated, and aﬀordable healthcare services within Hidalgo and Grant Counties by successfully partnering with local and state agencies to address key healthcare disparities. WRITTEN BY KATHY-LYN ALLEN PACHECO

MS was founded in Lordsburg, NM, in 1995 to provide primary care services in that community. HMS has since expanded its scope to include mental health, dental care, family support, and senior services and also collaborates with onsite pharmacy and laboratory service partners. e HMS Family Medicine Residency Program is recognized as New Mexico’s first teaching health center, and chiropractic services are also available to patients. HMS represents Hidalgo and Grant Counties’ only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the United States Department of Health and Human Services. According to Chief Executive Officer, Dan Otero, HMS plans to provide the residents of Hidalgo and Grant Counties, as well as the surrounding areas, with additional healthcare service options in the future. “Providing increased behavioral health service access to clients and addressing the growing need for comprehensive substance use disorders services are both examples of HMS working to expand needed healthcare services 86

in Hidalgo and Grant Counties,” states Otero. He adds, “On April 1, 2018, HMS implemented its role as a ‘health home’ for southwestern New Mexico, and we began providing services through the HMS CareLink NM program. is state of New Mexicofunded program provides comprehensive care coordination services to those with serious mental illness and medical co-morbidities.” In their plans to provide a broad range of mental health services to community members, HMS has successfully collaborated with multiple local, regional, and state of New Mexico stakeholders to officially launch the HMS Tu Casa program. HMS Tu Casa is a grant-funded and community-supported program, one of the first in the state, created to provide critically needed mental health and substance use disorders services to local communities. “Another example of HMS working to meet the healthcare needs of our community members includes HMS’s management of five senior centers throughout Hidalgo and Grant Counties,” says Otero. He also notes, “e HMS Senior Services program has grown leaps and bounds over the past year, thanks to our Chief Support Officer, Edith Lee, LMSW, and April Hunter, HMS Senior Services Program Manager. Our current program goals include reducing hunger and food insecurity, promoting socialization of older individuals, and promoting the health and well-being of older individuals by improving access to nutrition and other disease prevention and health promotion services. Looking towards the future, Otero says that the mission of HMS will continue to drive its services and scope. “Hidalgo Medical Services positively impacts the health, well-being, and quality of life for those we serve by providing comprehensive, integrated, affordable healthcare and education of patients and healthcare professionals. Our organizational foresight and our leadership’s desire to collaborate within the communities that we serve help to make my job so invigorating, each and every day. e landscape of healthcare in the United States and southwestern New Mexico is always changing and can certainly create challenges. However, my personal commitment to HMS and our patients, clients, providers, employees, and the community-at-large remains steadfast.” For more information about HMS services, providers, and locations, visit www.hmsnm.org. To share your compliments, questions, or concerns directly with Dan Otero, HMS Chief Executive Officer, please send an email to feedback@hmsnm.org.

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