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Outrun Fear

History

George Causey

UFOlogy

An 1887 UFO crash in the Wild West!

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As part of the Centennial Celebration, members of the Roswell Community Little Theatre will be portraying notable historical figures interred at Roswell’s South Park Cemetery.

Photographer: Rey Berrones

ACTIVIDADES

Eddy County Thrill The World

Courtesy Photo of Bowl For Kids Sake

Dance with the members of Eddy County Thrill the World and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of SE NM.

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By Vaness Kahin Vistas Editor ig Brothers Big Sisters of Southeaster n New Mexico may be a bit of a misnomer given that, for now, the agency is short of, well, big brothers and big sisters.

Nationally, BBBS helps create, monitor and foster oneto-one matches between adult volunteers called “bigs” and children who could benefit from a mentor relationship, called “littles.”

The local BBBS—which is headquartered in Roswell and encompasses Chaves, Curry,

Roosevelt, Eddy, Lea and Lincoln counties plus Mescalero—was once struggling to the point of almost merging with BBBS of norther n New Mexico, based in Santa Fe. But toward the end of 2011, the local agency was able to pull through and remain solely in Roswell.

Stable and staffed with educated professionals who have backgrounds in social work, counseling or psychology; the biggest problem now for BBBS of Southeaster n New

Mexico is its need for volunteers.

The agency is especially short of “big brothers,” male volunteers willing to spend time with a “little brother,” a boy in the program in need of a mentor. Also, the little brothers awaiting a mentor in the program outnumber the little sisters.

“We tend to get more female volunteers, and more male ‘littles,’” said BBBS Match Support Specialist Stacy Heacox. “We really try

to match males to males and females to females. ... We’re looking for a few good men.”

There are more than 100 “littles” waiting for a “big” across southeaster n New Mexico. Across the region, there are only 53 matches— successful pairings of “bigs” and “littles.” Essentially, the wait list is twice the number of matches, Heacox said.

“We never want more children on our wait list than we have matches,” Heacox said.

Although there are hopes to soon match more volunteers to “littles,” shrinking the wait list to zero is the goal.

To be a big brother or a big sister, one must be 18 or older, spend time with the “little” 2-4 times a month, and commit to the mentor relationship for nine months.

Not all who want to be a big brother or big sister are cut out for the role. Veronica Gomez, regional enrollment specialist for BBBS, helps ensure those who wish to volunteer are adept for the task.

She said potential “bigs” undergo an interview, background check, and must turn in references who can vouch for their character.

“Safety is the number one issue,” Gomez said of the volunteer requirements.

There are two types of mentorship interaction. There is the community-based program, in which the volunteer picks up the child at his or her home. The “big” and “lit-

tle” then go out for a soda, take a walk, or engage in a community event; any activity in which the child can learn and grow from the mentor.

Then, there is the site-based program, in which the volunteer meets with his or her “little” at school once a week and together do a more structured activity.

“The goal of both programs is exactly the same: to allow the child to become less atrisk, become more confident, and (eventually) give more back to society,” Heacox said.

“The impact has been really obvious.” She said many children from disadvantaged backgrounds decide, as early as grade school, that they will not graduate high school.

However, “littles” in the BBBS program typically turn from this way of thinking and make the goal to not only graduate high school, but also complete college.

In fact, according to statistics provided by BBBS, children who are in the program for at least one year are 52 percent less likely to skip a day of school; they also earn higher grades. These same statistics state that 46 percent of these children are less likely to start using drugs, are 27 percent less likely to start drinking and 33 percent less likely to act violently. One parent commented, “Both of my children’s bigs have been SEE

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An Afternoon with Strings

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor Music Roswell in partnership with the Anderson Museum of Comtemporary Art is presenting An Afternoon With Strings on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. The event will feature a group of a dozen professional musicians from all over the southwest assembled by Dr. Sara Montgomery. They will be playing wonderful chamber music that you may not have heard from composers Bach, Bocchrini, Locatelli and Wagenseil.

As with the previous Music Roswell event, there will be refreshments after the concert where attendees can meet and greet the musicians. Tickets are $15, and students get free admission.

Music Roswell has only recently started, but they are fo-

cused on bringing in affordable concerts that are accessible to youth, which is why students get in for free.

According to Pam Neal, of Music Roswell, "We are a group of people who like music and would like to see more affordable music come to Roswell that reaches all segments of Roswell.

"We started with Jazz, and we are moving on to Chamber music, and our next concert will be Country Western.

We want to bring lots of different types of music to Roswell, and have it be affordable."

Tickets can be purchased at the Anderson Museum, The Roswell Convention and Civic Center or by calling 575-623-5600.

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Zombie Walk Roswell

Building on the success of last year’s event, this year the fun has been increased with a Zombie Zoo and several pre-dance activities.

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor ast year's Zombie Walk Roswell, and Thrill the World Roswell on Pioneer Plaza went better than expected.

According to Juliana Halvorson, one of the event organizers, "It was well above our expectations. We would have been happy with ten dancers, and we ended up with a huge amount. It was pretty amazing.

"We had 185 dancers f or the world record attempt."

With such a good turnout, it encouraged organizers to make the Zombie Walk an annual event. In addition to repeating last year's Thrill the World, world record attempt, the costume contest, and the downtown Zombie Walk they are adding a Zombie Zoo, make-up workshops, photobooth, vendor tents, f ood dr inks and var ious activities throughout the day.

There will be a practice dance for those who wish to learn the Thriller dance on Oct. 20 at Pioneer Plaza at 11 a.m with the ENMU-Roswell Drama Club providing makeup tips at 10 a.m.

If you are going to participate in the dance, you must register online before Oct. 25 and donate $5. While you register, you might want to pre-order a Zombie Walk 2012 T-shirt, because there is already a high demand for them. Online registrations will be closed after the 25th, but there is still an opportunity to register at Pioneer Plaza the mor ning of the event. Registration for the dance is important, because those who don't register ahead of time will not count

toward the world record.

The Thrill The World world record attempt is a charity fundraiser wherein cities worldwide join together to break the Guiness world record for the most people dancing to Thr iller at the

pating. Directly after the dance there will be a costume contest.

Once the costume contest is over, Roswell will look like it is overrun by a Zombie invasion as the Zombie Walk starts moving south on Main

Courtesy Photo Zombies dancing to Thriller at Pioneer Square during the 2011 Thrill the World Roswell.

same time. It is being done coast to coast, and a full list of cities participating can be f ound on the thr illtheworld.com website. Worldwide, last year's event attracted 12,297 zombies from 29 countries.

On Oct. 27, the event begins at 9 a.m. with the vendors and activities. The ENMU-Roswell Drama Club will also be providing makeup assistance on a first-come first-serve basis.

The Thriller dance will happen at one o'clock sharp so that it is in sync with all the other cities that are partici-

Street, and crosses over to end at the courthouse lawn.

The Sci-Fi Film Festival and Digital Shootout will be showing the winning films from the June 2012 CosmicCon at the Bassett Auditorium in the Roswell Museum and Art Center following the Zombie Walk.

With the exception of the Thrill The World dance, all of the other events are free to participate or watch.

For more information on the events, visit zombiewalkroswell.com.

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Shroud Exhibit and Museum The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall in Alamogordo offers a backlit, fullsized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer 3D experience. The exhibitʼs goal is make Turin Shroud available to all including the vision impaired.

Hours are Sunday from 2 p.m. -4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission.

For more information, call 4462113, or visit ShroudNM.com.

Artesia Oct 27

Eddy County Thrill The World and Zombie Walk Landsun Computers presents the Eddy County Thrill The World and Zombie Walk to benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of SE NM. Pre-registration is $5 per event or $7 for both, or $10 per event on the day of the event.

The park opens at 11 a.m. For more information, visit eddycountyzombiewalk.com.

Oct 27

U.S Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble The U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble is at the Artesia High School Auditorium, 215 Bulldog Blvd at 7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the

Quartet is at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20. For more information, call 746-4212

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Monday Oct 29

The Jahva House

Esterlyn is back for another amazing performance at the Jahva House at 7 p.m. Esterlyn has a fun pop style of worship that any age will love. Frontman Luke Caldwell inherited his fatherʼs preaching skills and delivers a wonderful message at all his shows. They have a spiritually driven show that is a canʼt miss. Hope everyone can make this show as you wonʼt regret it. For more information, call 7469494.

public. For more information, call 746-4212

Oct 29

Esterlyn Esterlyn is back for another amazing performance at the Jahva House at 7 p.m. Esterlyn has a fun pop style of worship that any age will love. Frontman Luke Caldwell inherited his fatherʼs preaching skills and deliv-

ers a wonderful message at all his shows. They have a spiritually driven show that is a canʼt miss. Hope everyone can make this show as you wonʼt regret it.

For more information, call 7469494.

Oct 30

Cecilia String Quartet As part of the Artesia Classical Concert Series, the Cecilia String

Carlsbad Downtown Farmers Market The Carlsbad Downtown Farmers Market will open the 2012 season on June 23 and will run through early to mid-October. It is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Eddy County Courthouse lawn in downtown Carlsbad. It features fresh produce, handmade crafts, entertainment, educational presenters, kidsʼ activities and more.

Oct 20

Adam Soliz Singer, and gospel artist Adam Soliz will be playing from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at Hastings, located at 1601 West Pierce.

Cloudcroft Oct 27

El Paso Ghost Tours at The Lodge El Paso Ghost Tours will be doing a tour at The Lodge.

Sounds spooky and fun! For more information or reservations, contact reservations at Lodge.Reservations@thelodgeresort.com or (800) 3956343. Will Rebecca make an appearance?

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Adam Soliz Singer, and gospel artist Adam Soliz will be playing from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at Hastings, located at 1925 N. Prince.

Roswell

Every Week, Mon, Wed, Fri

Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years This Walker Aviation Museum display will remain through the end of the year. This exhibit features a short history of the base and many items from the WWII era, as well as information about the planes that flew at Roswell Army Airfield from 1941-1945.

For more information, call 2472464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Every Week, Mon, Wed, Fri

Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force Base during the early 1960s. The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Mis6 >>

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>>5 sileers. For more information, call 247-2464 or visit www.wafbmuseum.org.

Every Week, Wed, Sat

Karaoke at Billy Rayʼs Restaurant and Lounge Karaoke at Billy Rayʼs Restaurant and Lounge at 118 East Third St. from 9 p.m - until people stop singing.

Every Week, Thu, Fri, Sat

Ritmo Latino at El Toro Bravo Ritmo Latino plays El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

Every Week, Thu

Los Band Dʼ Dos at Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen

Los Band Dʼ Dos playing Latin Pop and Country music at Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen at 2103 N. Main from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. For more information, call Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen at 6224919.

Mike Kelly

Every Week, Mon - Sat

The Gallery Artist of the Month Ceramicist, Al Potter.

The Artist of the Month Exhibit will run through October 31th.

The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am - 4:30pm. Al Potter is New Mexicoʼs beloved ceramicist. After building and (for decades) maintaining his pottery studio at La Luz, New Mexico, the Artist has retired to the Roswell community and spends his free time enjoying the creative atmosphere of the Roswell Museum & Art Center Pottery Program. For more information, call 625-5263.

Friday Oct 19

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Austin, Texas-based singer songwriter, Mike Kelly is bringing his cutting edge country music to Pecos Flavors Winery.

Admission is $10, and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 627-6265.

Every Saturday

Open Mic at Ginsberg Music Ginsberg Music opens up the stage every Saturday from 1

p.m. - 4 p.m. P.A. system and drums are provided, all other instruments must be brought by the musician.

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Every Saturday

Farmers and Gardeners Market The Farmersʼ and Gardenersʼ Market is from 9 a.m. - noon, at the Chaves County Courthouse Lawn. This family event features high quality fresh produce, flowers, and crafts that are produced by families in the Pecos and Hondo Valley. We also accept WIC coupons and Senior Citizen stamps. For more information, call Lester Peck at 627-2239.

Jan. 6, 2012 - Jan. 31, 2013

Roswell: Diamond of the Pecos Diamond of the Pecos focuses on the history and accomplishments of Roswell since its inception as a trading post in the Pecos Valley along the Goodnight - Loving Cattle Trail in the 1860s. From the simple outpost, Roswell has grown into the hub of southeastern New Mexico. A collaboration between the RMAC and the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico, this exhibit includes historic photographs, art, and artifacts from both organizations. For more information, call 624-6744.

Sept 23 - Nov 11

Roswell Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Rodney Carswell 7 >>

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>>6 The paintings and drawings Rodney Carswell has produced during his stay in Roswell display a continuation of his lifelong interest in abstraction and geometric form, while providing evidence of an increased aesthetic disposition towards subjective and idiosyncratic solutions to art makingʼs everyday problem of “what am I going to do today?”

The products of this exploration are characterized by an intimate scale, attention to material and surface, layering of planar visual space, and eccentric arrangements of form and color. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

Sept 22, 2012 - May 26, 2013

Eddie Dominguez: Where Edges Meet Where Edges Meet is the first major museum exhibition devoted to a comprehensive view of Eddie Dominguezʼs artistic journey that spans over thirty years of studio practice. The exhibition features many types of work that Dominguez has created including mixed media, works on paper, performance, and the ceramic sculpture environments that he is well known for. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

Oct 12 - Nov 9

Stuart Arends Stuart Arends presents an exhibition of his work, much of which was created during the time he lived in Roswell. There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Isaacʼs Gallery, 309 N. Virginia

cuss photos from this monthʼs challenge “Fall Season.” Time permitting, there will also be a show and tell session, so bring your photos, printed, on flash drive, or on disc. As always, free coffee. Interested in photography? Come join the PASR. For more information, call Cliff Powell at 626-2529.

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Oct 19

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The Unity Center

San Diego favorites, Adestria, have been working their way through the ranks of the music scene and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. Recently labeled #5 Unsigned Band by AP magazine, this band blends big breakdowns with melodic piano and catchy guitar riffs. Known for their live performance and unqiue stage show, Adestria will be making their way around the US this summer. Fans of Asking Alexandria and August Burns Red will find Adestria to be the perfect mix of fast heavy music, gang chants, and memorable choruses. This is a Unity Center show at the ENMURoswell Performing Arts Center. Admission is $8, and doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, facebook.com/theunitycenter.

Ave. in the Nesselrodt Building in Roswell, NM. Stuart is also giving and Artist Lecture on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10 am at Isaacʼs gallery to discuss his work. Gallery Hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 5 p.m.

For an appointment, call 6268626.

Oct 18

Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting

The Photographic Arts Society of Roswell will hold its October meeting at the Roswell Adult Center at 6:30 p.m. in room 28 at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri. We will share and discuss photos from the last club safaris, and share and dis-

Mike Kelly Austin, Texas-based singer songwriter, Mike Kelly is bringing his cutting edge country music to Pecos Flavors Winery. Admission is $10, and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 627-6265.

Oct 19-20, 26-27, 31

Frightmare Factory 2 Haunted House The Demolition Crew Volleyball Club is once again hosting a haunted house at the ENM Fairgrounds Educational Building.

Admission is $10 per person, or $8 with two nonperishable food items. Oct. 19, 20, 26, and 27 hours are 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Oct. 31 hours are 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Oct 20

Buddy Walk The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk created to promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome throughout their communities.

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The Roswell Buddy Walk will be held at the Spring River Park and Zoo. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m., with opening ceremonies and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The cookout, games and live entertainment are from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.dsfsenm.org.

Oct 20

Beyond the Grave: Southpark Cemetery Tours Beyond The Grave: Historical Cemetery Tours is at South Park Cemetery. This is a Centennial event where notable personalities of our history are portrayed by actors from The Roswell Community Little Theatre. Tours are from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is free but a ticket is required and are available at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau and South Park Cemetery office. For more information, call 624-6744 ext. 10 or visit roswellcentennial.org.

Oct 20

Halloween Block Party A block party presented by Amazon DJs and Db Junkies benefiting the the Chaves County Cancer Fund is at the Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 3201 S. Sunset. An ID is required, as this is an 18 and over event. Advance tickets are $15, and $20 at 10 >>

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Josh Capps bounces around while rehearsing Tigger

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ith an established track record f or presenting excellent performances that are engaging and fun for children, while enter taining adults as well, the Gateway Theater Department is raising the bar by taking on the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh. All indications point to them being up to the task.

According to director, Jamie Barnes, "It is closer to the source mater ial of the or iginal A.A. Milne book, and not the Disney version.

But they are still definitely the characters that everyone is familiar with."

While the Disney version stays true to the tone, it adds characters, and gives the story the Disney touch. This version is more faithful to the book, which allows for a little more imagination and interpretation.

Samantha Antenucci, who many will know from previous Gateway T heater productions, is playing the lead role of Winnie the Pooh. She is playing a classic version of the character, which in her words is, "a little more original Winnie the Pooh."

She went on to say, that while they are faithful to the characters that we love, "our personalities do show through in our inter pretations of the characters. We all have the attitudes of the characters, but we add our own personal touch to make it our own. We all have our

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Gateway presents Winnie the Pooh

Rey Berrones Photos Cast members rehearse lines at Gateway Christian School.

The Gateway Theater Department presents the classic Winnie the Pooh tale.

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

own special spin on the character."

"We always do f amilyfriendly shows, but this is the first one that is really aimed at a younger audience. It is still a show that ever yone can enjoy. While it is geared towards the little ones, there is a little bit of humor that will only be caught by the

adults."

The cast has their own love f or the characters, and it shows. It is no surprise that they all try to bring a childlike wonder to their portrayal of the characters. In fact, one of the early standouts is Josh Capps' Tigger, because he brings a high energy that essential to the character.

By all accounts, they are pulling out all the stops to

make this the best show that the theater department has put on, with the Gateway School Art Department helping out with the sets and costumes, this should be as high quality, if not more so than previous productions.

The show is on Oct. 29 at the Gateway Church stage located at 1900 N. Sycamore at 7 p.m.

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Outrun Fear

Courtesy Photo So Say We All is one of the bands slated to play Outrun Fear.

Live music and a haunted trail on the weekend before Halloween.

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor and Vanessa Kahin Vistas Editor

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fter you finish "Thrilling the World" and walking around like a zombie, the perfect place to go while still zombied out is the Outrun Fear Fun Run and Walk. It is the zombiefriendly place to go to enjoy an evening of live music.

Robin Reedy, an Eastern New Mexico UniversityRoswell student who wants to

someday be a paramedic, wanted to organize a local cancer awareness event not unlike that of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In the spirit of making a difference, she started “Outrun Fear” to take place Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Cielo Grande Park.

Outrun Fear, Reedy explained, honors all those battling cancer—and fear—on

a daily basis.

“I have a close friend who is battling breast cancer,” Reedy said. “I was looking for a cancer walk (or) run in October here in Roswell,” Reedy said, before it occurred to her to start her own.

“I want people here, in this community, to be able to go and support people who are here,” Reedy said. Like many

other cancer awareness events taking place throughout Roswell this October, net profits from Outrun Fear will benefit the Chaves County Cancer Fund.

For a registration fee of $20, participants can stroll, jog or run on a 5k, or a 3-mile, haunted trail decorated in a seasonappropriate Halloween style.

The $20 will also cover the cost of a T-shirt and goodie bag, available while supplies last. Those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible to increase their chances of getting these items.

The Outrun Fear event will include live bands and vendors, Reedy said, calling it a night of fun and excitement.

The live music for the event has been organized by the Unity Center. The bands playing will be Cherubim from El Paso, Reverie from Carlsbad, Mary Annet from Roswell, and So Say We All from the Albuquerque area.

Brandon Holt, drummer for So Say We All, said that their band was excited to play an event like this, and that "It's all about the things in life that bring us joy. As Christians, we

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More information on the Unity Center can be found at facebook.com/theunitycenter.

More information on the band So Say We All, visit facebook.com/wearesosayweall.

For more information about Outrun Fear, visit facebook.com/OutrunFear or call Robin Reedy at 575-3083263 or Melissa Luna at 9106004.

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>>7 the door. Tickets are available at Big Boyz Tire and E & M Fashions. Doors open at 8 p.m. There will be a costume contest, and tons of prizes given away. For more information, call 317-0511.

Oct 21

Adam Soliz Singer, and gospel artist Adam Soliz will be playing from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at Hastings, located at 1705 N. Main.

Oct 21

An Afternoon with Strings An Afternoon with Strings. Sunday, October 21st, at 2pm, at the Anderson Museum, 409 E. College. Music Roswell in partnership with The Anderson Museum brings you this event. The concert will be featuring String Artists of The Southwest performing Chamber Music by Bach, Bocchrini, Locatelli and Wagenseil.

Complimentary refreshments will be served following the concert.

Tickets are $15 each, and students attend FREE. For more information call 623-5600.

Oct 23

Adestria San Diego favorites, Adestria, have been working their way through the ranks of the music scene and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. Recently labeled #5 Unsigned Band by AP magazine, this band blends big breakdowns with melodic piano and catchy guitar riffs. Known for

their live performance and unqiue stage show, Adestria will be making their way around the US this summer. Fans of Asking Alexandria and August Burns Red will find Adestria to be the perfect mix of fast heavy music, gang chants, and memorable choruses. This is a Unity Center show at the ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center. Admission is $8, and doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, facebook.com/theunitycenter.

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Cielo Grande

The Outrun Fear Organization is sponsoring a Run/Walk Haunted Trail at Cielo Grande Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. The live band lineup is Cherubim from El Paso, Reverie from Carlsbad, Mary Annet from Roswell, and So Say We All from the Albuquerque area. The event is part of “Paint the Town Pink,” a community wide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and solicit donations for the Chaves County Cancer Fund (CCCF). CCCF provides financial assistance to local cancer patients, who need help covering expenses, like rent, car payments, and utilities while undergoing treatment. The cost is $20 per running/walking participant and includes a T-shirt and goodie bag while quantities last. For registration forms or additional information, contact Robin Reedy at rareedy@gmail.com or at 575-308-3263 or Mellissa Luna at 575-910-6004, or visit facebook.com/outrunfear.

Oct 27

BE YOURSELF AGAIN.

Sci-Fi Film Festival and Digital Shootout The Sci-Fi Film Festival and Digital Shootout will be showing the winning films from the June 2012 Cosmic-Con at the Bassett Auditorium in the Roswell Museum and Art Center following the Zombie Walk.

Oct 27

Business After Hours-Red Brick Pizza Business After Hours is from 5 to 7pm at Red Brick Pizza, 625 N. Main St. Join the chamber for fun, refreshments, bring your business card, and enjoy this great networking opportunity. For more information call the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at 6235695.

Genealogy in the 21st Century The Wilson-Cobb History and Genealogy Research Library present Genealogy in the 21st Century with Dick Eastman at the Roswell Convention Center from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Topics include Genealogy Searches on Google, Using Online Genealogy Programs, Keeping Up with Technology, and Photographing Old or Delicate Documents and Photographs. Admission for the workshop is $50 at the door, or $45 if you pay before Oct 20. To register or for more information, visit wilsoncobb.org.

Oct 27

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the Zombie Walk and World Record Dance at 1 p.m., at Pioneer Plaza, and it is free to watch, but to participate in the world record attempt, you must register. For more information on the event please visit zombiewalkroswell.com.

Haunted House and Halloween Party The people who brought you the Connection Event are presenting a Haunted House and Halloween party at the Hope Amphitheater beginning at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a costume contest, live music, light and laser show along with live DJʼs. Free candy, Free give aways and cash prizes including a $1,000 best costume contest.

Oct 27

Outrun Fear The Outrun Fear Organization is sponsoring a Run/Walk Haunted Trail at Cielo Grande Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 27.

The live band lineup is Cherubim from El Paso, Reverie from Carlsbad, Mary Annet from Roswell, and So Say We All from the Albuquerque area. The event is part of “Paint the Town Pink,” a community wide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and solicit donations for the Chaves County Cancer Fund (CCCF). CCCF provides financial assistance to local cancer patients, who need help covering expenses, like rent, car payments, and utilities while undergoing treatment. The cost is $20 11 >>

>>10 per running/walking participant and includes a T-shirt and goodie bag while quantities last. For registration forms or additional information, contact Robin Reedy at rareedy@gmail.com or at 575308-3263 or Mellissa Luna at 575-910-6004, or visit facebook.com/outrunfear.

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Oct 28

Krumland Auto Ghouls Halloween Festival 2012 This year roswell Toyota and Lets Play Entertainment team up to throw the biggest Halloween carnival in Roswell. It is from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Roswell Toyota.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Chaves County Cancer Fund. There will be a magic show, a hypnotist, a clown show, a costume contest and more.

Oct 29

Winnie the Pooh The Gateway Theater Department presents Winnie the Pooh at the Gateway Church stage located at 1900 N. Sycamore at 7 p.m. This is a stage adaptation of the original A.A. Milne book, and is a fun romp for all ages. Admission is free.

Oct 30

Pumpkin Carving Contest Pumpkin Carving Contest. Tuesday, October 30th, at the Roswell Daily Record. Enter the Pumpkin Carving Contest and have the chance to win $50! Winning

This is a free family focused event, and is open to the public.

Costumes are welcome. For more information, call Sarah at 624-6718

October 30, 31

ENMU-Roswell Gym

The activity Alliance of ENMU-R and The Unity Center are hosting a haunted house at the ENMU-Roswell Physical Education Center. Two nights of fright start at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 11 and under. For more information, call 575-208-8603.

pumpkin pictures will be published in the Roswell Daily Record. There are two divisions, Division 1 is 10 and under and Division 2 is 11 and up. Pumpkins must be dropped off by 4:30 p.m. on the 30th and may be picked back up on Wednesday, October 31st between noon and 5 p.m.

Oct 30 - 31

The Unity Center Haunted House The activity Alliance of ENMU-R

and The Unity Center are hosting a haunted house at the ENMURoswell Physical Education Center. Two nights of fright start at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 11 and under.

For more information, call 575208-8603.

Oct 31

The YUCCA Fall Festival YUCCA Recreation Center presents the Fall Festival from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center.

Oct 27

Ski Run Road Challenge The Ski Run Road Challenge (SRRC), scheduled for Saturday October 27 in Ruidoso, New Mexico, will be shorter in distance due to Little Bear Fire recovery & lift building at Ski Apache Resort. The “lite� version of the SRRC in 2012 will be a 9.2M run for Solo & three-person Relay, finishing at Windy Point on Hwy 532. The 3M fun run starting at Eagle Creek Sports Center will be unchanged. The race is fundraiser for the Ski Apache Disabled Skier Program.

It is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field. Registration is open at skirunroadchallenge.com or active.com. Questions at srrcruidoso@hotmail.com or 575-937-7106.

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Rey Berrones Photos Michael Christpher will be portraying the “Father of Roswell,” Joesph C. Lea, during the Historical Cemetery Tour of South Park Cemetery

Beyond the Grave

By Laurie Rufe Director, Roswell Museum and Art Center n Saturday, Oct. 20, the Roswell Convention and South Park Cemetery Visitors Bureau. At this printwill be transformed ing, the 4 p.m. tour is filled.

This event is open to indiinto a theatrical stage to commemorate our New Mexico viduals thirteen years and Centennial. Actors from the older. Casual attire is recomRoswell Community Little mended and sneakers, boots, Theatre, and other community and walking shoes are members, will portray some required. No sandals, flip of Roswell’s most notable citi- flops, or open-toed shoes. zens interred at the cemetery. Ticket holders should park at Tours are offered at 4, 4:30, 5, the County Administration 5:30, and 6 p.m. Each tour can Building, 1 St. Mary’s Place, accommodate fifteen people. and will be bused to the The event is free but you must cemetery. Buses leave fifteen obtain a ticket in advance at minutes before each sched-

1883), Lucius K. McGaffey (1854-1914), Charles Rufus Brice (1870-1963, and Bob Crosby (1897-1947).

Hinkle was the Sixth Governor of New Mexico and a former mayor of Roswell. He drove cattle from Texas to the lower Peñasco River in 1885.

Reverend Lund was born in Ontario, Canada, and was nicknamed the “Dynamite Preacher” - find out why during the tour. Sara Lund Bonney was his daughter and in 1886 became a teacher at the Farms School. When she first came to Roswell she lived with the Pat Garrett family.

Joseph C. Lea has been called the “Father of Roswell” for making Roswell a hospitable and progressive place. J. P. White worked for the famous Texas cattle baron Colonel George W. Littlefield and ran his Bosque Grande Ranch.

Sophie Pierce was the first person interred in South Park Cemetery at the age of three

months. Her mother, Ella Calfee Pierce, sister of Joseph C. Lea and also interred in South Park Cemetery, will provide the monologue.

Lucius Kimball McGaffey was an entrepreneur who contributed in multiple ways to the community and was its postmaster for eight years.

Charles Rufus Brice was a lawyer who was justice and chief justice of the Supreme Court. Bob Crosby is Roswell’s most famous cowboy, called “King of the Cowboys” by Life Magazine.

Learn more about these interesting people during the tour.

This event is presented by the Roswell Centennial Committee in collaboration with the Roswell Community Little Theatre, City of Roswell, South Park Cemetery, and Baptist Tabernacle Church. For questions call Rita Kane-Doerhoefer at 626-6563 or Laurie Rufe at 624-6744, extension 12.

South Park Cemetery comes to life on one day in October.

uled tour, so arrive early to secure your seat. Please notify the organizers in advance if wheelchair accommodations are necessary. Contact Rita Kane-Doerhoefer at 626-6563.

Monologues will be presented at each grave site and include the following individuals: James Fielding Hinkle (1863-1951), Reverend Robert E. Lund (1841-1912), Sara Lund Bonney (1870- 1955), Joseph C. Lea (1841-1904), J. P. White (1856-1934), Sophie Pierce (May 8-August 8,

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HISTORY

Roswell's Master Bison Hunter

Story and Illustration By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian

George Causey’s long and storied career comes to an end in southeast NM.

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n a somewhat isolated spot in South Lawn's Memorial burial area, the remains of a unique frontier character are interred beneath a handsome little stone rightly embellished by a shaggy buffalo. Here Roswell recognizes, not only a master buffalo hunter, but the greatest of the myriad buffalo hunters of record.

There were a number of buffalo hunters who became renowned for their prowess as killers of the American buffalo (bison). John Cook, W.S. Glen and Tom Nixon, all became nationally known for their exploits as buffalo hunters.

William Cody, a lesser hunter known as "Buffalo Bill," must be included because of the international reputation he gained through his showmanship. Still, most authorities and western historians agree that George (T.L.) Causey was the greatest buffalo hunter of them all in the era when the huge buffalo herds were hunted, almost to extinction.

Roswell lays claim to George Causey because the master hunter's area of greatest activity was in eastern New Mexico territory and his wife chose Roswell as his last resting place. Most authorities and western historians agree that Causey was the most prolific of the hunters who depleted the herds almost to extinction.

Early explorers, settlers and hunters all thought the tremendous herds of buffalo were inexhaustible. The large, shaggy beasts roamed the plains and open forest lands by the

millions. Their greatest concentrations were west of the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains, although some were found as far east as the Appalachians, with small herds in what is now Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Small groups were located as far south as South Carolina.

Cabeza de Vaca, the High Sheriff of the expedition of Panfolio Narvaez, was the first to report the "tawny, shorthaired 'cattle'" of the southeast plains. He and his three companions, the only survivors of the expedition, were shipwrecked, held captive by Indians and made an almost unbelievable trek from Florida to the eastern shores of the Gulf of Mexico, across Texas into New Mexico and finally to northern Mexico where de Vaca spun a number of fanciful tales of the wealth of the area including the vast herds of vacas. Coronado's men, in a foray to the plains east of the Pecos River, reported the sighting of the strange "cows" of "such numbers as to be almost incredible".

Somewhat later the "Ciboleros," early Spanish buffalo hunters, made regular hunting trips to the Llano Estacado to kill the buffalo which they converted into tasaj (jerky), a dried meat, for their settlements. The meager killings of these early explorers and settlers did little to reduce the great herds. Then the Anglo buffalo hunting professionals came.

They slaughtered the buffalo by the millions, mostly for the

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hides, and at times for certain meat delicacies.

The massive kills which began shortly after the Civil War, accelerated with the demand for hides, until the time of the final and massive slaughters that occurred from 1875 to 1878.

George Causey was born to a middle-income farming family. He was a rather handsome lad who did some casual hunting in and about his homestead. He became proficient with a large bore old Sharps .44. As he reached his later teens, he drifted west working as a general handyman, then a teamster. At the suggestion of a former Indian scout called "Old Jefferson," he teamed up to follow the buffalo herds with “Old Jeff” as his companion and mentor.

As the buffalo moved west, so did Causey and the other hunters. Salt Fork, Double Mountain, Red River and once a long stay on the banks of the Brazos. Day after day, the big Sharps boomed across the prairies. Week after week, the dried hides were piled higher and higher and often the bleached bones were gathered into mountainous heaps.

The selling point was usually Fort Griffin, but at times, for higher prices, hunters traded as far east as Fort Worth.

Causey's Sharps .44 caliber weighed just over 15 lbs and had been altered to take a metallic cartridge. Hunters like Causey used a variety of weapons: Springfields, Spencers, Henry's early Winchesters, even muskets as well as the popular .44 and .50 Sharps. Most name rifles had 99% accuracy at 100 yards and a remarkable 75% at 300 yards. Most competent hunters killed approximately 120 of the beasts in less than an hour.

Causey's records (with part-

ner) show a kill of over 11,000 in 1877, a year when bull hides were worth two dollars, cows one dollar and tongues a dollar. Until 1876, meat was more valuable than hides; however the Germans developed a tanning process that converted hides into good leather. Thereafter, except for buffalo tongues, most meat was left to rot of the prairie.

Causey's technique, perfected over hundreds of 'shoots' consisted of first killing the leader, then creeping up to his kill, resting his Sharps on the carcass, from which he would methodically shoot animal after animal until, with a successful stand, he would leave well over a hundred dead buffalo scattered near his killing point.

The depletion of the buffalo herds by the roving bands of Anglo-American hunters contributed as much to the subjugation of the prairie Indians as did the US Army. Today these hunters are considered wanton slaughterers, but in their day, they were ranked as folk heroes much as most still regard Buffalo Bill, who rated well down any list of commercial hunters.

By 1880, Causey had migrated into New Mexico, and built a small sod house on the Llano.

For some time, Causey had been suffering from a severely bruised arm, his muscles and ligaments often becoming infected to the point that he was forced to rest his arm and shoulder for considerable periods. In the spring of 1877, an unfortunate kick on his dependable old Sharps .44 so injured his shoulder joint that for some time, it was feared he would suffer an amputation of the arm.

Upon recovery, he sold his sod house to a local cattleman for sixty dollars. He and Old Jeff moved from place to place with the cattle and horses he had purchased, finally settling at Ranger Lake near Sulphur Draw in eastern New Mexico.

Here he built a small dam assuring water for a large area to support his growing herd of livestock.

Some of the more astute early legislators in several states and territories began to recognize the danger in the wholesale slaughter of the

great beasts. Slowly several states placed a ban on the hunts; first Kansas, then Colorado, however General Phil Sheridan made a personal plea to the Texas lawmakers stating that the destruction of the Indian "commissary" was "helping to solve the Indian problem."

Shortly after, Phelps White of the huge Littlefield Cattle Company, bought him out to secure the water rights, and Causey moved to an area known as Monument Springs where a conspicuous white rock marker had been built by an army unit to identify a water source.

Causey's ranch home stood for many years on the Llano between Lovington and Hobbs, N.M. Here he lived in peace for fifteen years with his two nephews and their widowed mother. He worked for cattle baron John Chisum for much of this time as chief of the east line camping, never envying his days on the plains and the killing fields where the buffalo herds were now becoming a tragic memory.

On a late September day just after the turn of the century, Causey saddled up for his usual turn on the ranch. He had spotted a group of wild mustangs who were causing problems with the herds grazing near his line camp and decided he must destroy the leader to scatter the herd. Spotting the group after an hour of searching, the old hunter spurred after the leader while reaching for the Winchester he kept in the saddle boot. Too late he spotted the multiple mounds signifying a prairie dog town. His roan horse squealed as a hoof collapsed into one of the many holes and Causey was thrown forward and down with his mount catapulting squarely on top of him.

For many hours he lay unable to move, his head throbbing, his chest a passive pit of pain.

Back at the house there was little worry when he did not return the first night but when he did not return well into the second day, the ranch-hands saddled up for a search. It was several hours later before they found him, semi-conscious, bleeding and in great pain.

Carefully the waddies raised him up in a blanket stretched

between horses and transported the injured man back to the ranch house. After the nearby doctor was summoned and declared that he could do little for the man, Causey was moved to Roswell and hospitalized.

His recovery was long and never really complete so it was decided that he should be moved to St. Louis, Missouri for treatment by a specialist. An attractive middle-aged woman with a distinct German accent served as his nurse. Even in his hurt condition, Causey took quite a shine to her, although she only seemed to tolerate the injured man.

Shortly after he returned to New Mexico. With his finances seriously depleted by his medical bills, he went to live at Hidden Spring ranch near Kenna, New Mexico, and shortly after sent for his German nurse, Johanna. They were married in April 1903 and under her continuing care, he seemed on a steady road to improvement.

Only a month after his marriage, one morning he called

for his wife, Johanna, and cried out to her in pain. "My head, Johanna, my head!" Johanna did what she could to alleviate the pain, but Causey continued to moan in excruciating agony, often for lengthy periods.

There were times when the pain would subside, but within hours, begin again.

On the morning of May 19, 1903, after just over a month of compatible marriage and a period of contentment for the old man, he could stand the pain no longer. After a severe bout of head pains, he retired to his room and took his own life with the .44 caliber pistol he had carried with him over the years.

George Causey, the old buffalo hunter, pioneer, cattleman, rancher and in his last days, a caring husband, was laid to rest in South Park Cemetery, in Roswell, N. M. Few people remember him; fewer still visit his lonely grave, but undeniably, George Causey truly was the greatest buffalo hunter of them all.

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is followed up. This process involves individually interContinued from Page 3 viewing the parent, the child extremely inspirational to and the volunteer. Heacox them and have made a very ensures that everyone’s perpositive impact on their ception matches. lives.”

“I get a feel for the match,” Children age 5-17 can be Heacox said of these followenrolled in the BBBS program ups. “(I) make sure everyas “littles.” These children thing is healthy and safe for tend to be referred to the the (child).” agency by a parent or a Match activities do not have school staff member. When a to involve spending money, “little” is referred, an inter- BBBS staff members said. view is set up with the child There are plenty of opportuand the child’s guardian. nities to engage in fun, free, Once a volunteer receives community-based activities the green light to be a “big,” with a “little.” BBBS provides and a child is admitted as a information about such “little,” the match is not as events to its matches, and good as done, cautioned Bill even hosts its own activities, Wolf , BBBS chief executive like the Bowl for Kid’s Sake officer. event held each spring.

“Just because you have a Members of the community ‘little’ and a ‘big,’ it doesn’t form bowling teams to play mean you have a match,” he during Bowl for Kid’s Sake, said. BBBS staff members and also fundraise for BBBS. take into account a “big” and The get-together not only a “little’s” interests, compata- involves bowling, but is also bility and the preferences of a celebration of the teams, the “little’s” parents. the children and the volunEvery month, a match teers. between a “big” and a “little”

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On Oct. 27, Landsun Computers, along with the local BBBS will present the first annual Thrill the World and Zombie Walk at Jaycee Park in Artesia. The park opens at 11 a.m., Thrill the World begins at 1 p.m., and the walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. The day will feature vendors, activities and, most importantly, a fun event for matches to attend.

Wolf—who became CEO of the local BBBS office after it was restructured earlier this year—spoke of the effectiveness of the program, but also emphasized the agency’s need for volunteers.

“The program does work, it’s proven by statistics,” he said.

“All we need are ‘bigs.’”

For more information about BBBS of Southeastern New Mexico, including how to volunteer, call 627-2227, or visit bbbssenm.org. For more information about the Eddy County Thrill the World and Zombie Walk in Artesia, visit eddycountyzombiewalk.com.

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UFOLOGY

Looking Up

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By Donald Burleson ne of the questions we UFO investigators most often hear is: "Couldn't UFOs be experimental aircraft built by humans and kept secret by governments?" The answer to that one is: nowadays, yes, at least in some instances. But UFOs seen too long ago can't

An 1887 UFO crash in the Wild West!

be explained this way.

I am indebted to Carol Syska, former director of the International UFO Museum and Research Center, for bringing the following example to my attention, by way of an article posted on the website rense.com.

According to the Nebraska State Journal for July 7, 1887, a strange object crashed to earth on June 7, 1887, thirtyfive miles northwest of Benkelman, Neb. A local cattle rancher named John Ellis had gone out with three of his ranch hands to tend the herd, when they saw a fiery, meteor-like aerial object plunging to Earth, striking the ground just out of sight, disappearing into a draw about half a mile away.

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Approaching the place, they noted what appeared to be pieces of "cog-wheels" and other metallic debris scattered along a kind of long scrape in the ground made by the object as it impacted the earth. Reaching the ravine into which the thing had dropped, they tried to look over the edge, but the heat was so intense, and the glow from the crashed object so bright, that they had to retreat from the edge of the ravine, though not before one of the cowboys was severely burned and had to be taken to Ellis' house to await medical treatment. (It turned out that he had lost his eyesight.)

All along the object's approach to the ravine, where it gouged the earth, the sandy

soil was fused by extreme heat and actually bubbling in places. By the next day when other observers came to the site, the heat had dissipated to the point where the metallic debris scattered along the ground could be observed but not touched with bare hands. One particularly interesting piece about three and a half feet long and made of a strong, brass-like metal was lifted with a shovel; it should have been heavy, but weighed only about five pounds. The f allen object itself , in the ravine, was described as cylindrical, about ten to twelve feet in diameter, and some fifty to sixty feet long, still too hot to approach closely.

On June 9, further visitors to

the crash site witnessed a still more remarkable event. A heavy rainstorm came up, coming down so hard that for half an hour nothing could be seen through the driving rain.

When it stopped, the observers saw that the cylindrical object had melted away into the ground.

One scarcely knows what to make of all this. The machinery-like debris would certainly rule out a meteor, and in any event the mystery of the object's melting remains unexplained.

One thing is for sure. The event occurred sixteen years before the Wright Brothers' pioneering flight at Kitty Hawk, and the Nebraska object was decidedly not an airplane.