Vision Magazine for May 15, 2014

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The Roswell Community Little Theatre presents

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Dragonslayer | ICESHELF | Healthy Kids at the Park

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Thursday, May 15, 2014 Volume 20, Issue 10

Publisher: Charles Fischer Editor: Rey Berrones Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Donald Burleson, Stu Pritchard Roswell Daily Record Staff Writer: Randal Seyler Contributing Photographer: Kate Russell

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In The Spotlight

Per Sous

Culture

Summer Vacation Guide

Motorcucle part swap meet

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Arts

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Comic Books

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Roswell Daily Record’s

ICESHELF

Dragonslayer

Actividades

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On The Cover

Kids to the Park Walk for Hope

History Captain J. C. Lea UFOlogy

Did a UFO land at Holloman 50 years ago?

Per Sous hits the Roswell Community Little Theatre stage on May 23 and continues through June 1.

Photographer: Rey Berrones

ACTIVIDADES

Healthy Kids at the Park

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By Randal Seyler Record Staff Writer

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Family fun activites are planned for May 17 he third annual Roswell Kids to the Park Day, planned for Saturday, will bring youngsters and their parents outdoors for some healthy activities.

The annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spring River Park and Zoo, located at 1306 E. College Ave., and the event is part of a nationwide observance of Kids to Park Day, said Jane Batson, event organizer.

National Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide grassroots movement which was established as part of National Park Trust’s ongoing efforts to connect youth across the country with nature and encourage them to explore outdoors — especially at parks in their communities. National Kids to Parks Day is held on the third Saturday every May and is responsible for bringing more than 100,000 kids and families to parks, according to the website kidstoparks.org.

At the heart of the initiative is Buddy Bison, NPT’s mascot whose message to children and their families is to “Explore outdoors, the parks are yours!”

Equally important, this national grassroots initiative has been designed to help teachers, especially those in underserved communities, to introduce parks and public lands to their students and their families. KTP Day offers students from urban and rural communities the opportunity to participate in hands-on environmental education, while providing health and wellness through outdoor recreation.

“Kids to the Park Day started as part of a Community Transformation Grant,” Baston said. “Chaves County was one of 10 counties in New Mexico chosen for the grant, which was meant to teach children about healthy eating and lifestyles.”

Chaves County got grant initially through Eastern New Mexico University, but now under the grant is administered by Embrace, Inc., a local nonprofit that works predominantly around social issues, such as the ongoing local project to provide an overnight shelter for the homeless here in Roswell.

“All of the activities are free, and people can come and learn a lot about

resources for summer, activities kids can be involved in that are free or that don’t cost a lot, and people can get a lot of giveaways and other information that will be really beneficial,” Batson said.

Batson said at this point, the following exhibitors are planning on being at the event: Healthy Kids Chaves County, Department of Health, Dairy Association, Creative Learning Center doing arts and crafts, BLM, Lincoln National Forest, Smoking Cessation, Girl Scouts, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Presbyterian Healthcare, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare, ENMMC, and Aging and Long-Term Services.

The event will feature breakdancing, games and prizes, disc golf, free snacks, arts and crafts, an obstacle course, face painting, Folklorico dancers, a Kaboom playground, as well as blood sugar and cholesterol screening and body composition (BMI) health screenings.

“There will be healthy snacks, and we are expecting 20 flats of strawberSEE PARK ON PAGE 14

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ARTS

Walk for Hope

By Randal Seyler Record Staff Writer

The Walk for Hope will be held from 6 p.m. until midnight at Cielo Grande Recreation Area on Friday, May 16.

Walk for Hope is an annual fundraiser that raises funds for residents of Chaves County who are fighting cancer, according to the event Facebook page. The Chaves County Cancer Fund helps Chaves County residents who have a diagnosis of cancer and who are going through treatment.

Walk for Hope began in 2010 to raise money for CCCF and has raised $176,000 to date.

Money raised goes to help with practical financial needs such as mortgage, rent, utilities, reimbursement for travel for cancer treatment and food vouchers at Farmers Country Market as our community members go through cancer treatment. Walk for Hope is also a way to honor our cancer survivors and their families, and participants often walk in memory of loved ones who have died from cancer.

For more information about the Walk for Hope, call 637-9550 or 420-2253, or email morrow8256@msn.com or ao56185@allstate.com.

Poetry and art from a gallery on wheels

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Arts plays host to a poetry reading and portable art gallery on May 17

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor he collaborative art duo, SCUBA, is bringing their portable gallery to Roswell on May 17.

Although the event will feature ICESHELF, it is much more than that as it will be kicked off by a poetry reading by Texas-based poets Nick Courtright and Kyle McCord.

From 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., they will read their poetry at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art which will directly be followed by the ICESHELF exhibition in the AMoCA parking lot.

The ICESHELF truck is part gallery, part exhibition and total collaboration. Although

ICESHELF at the Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, NM

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SCUBA is composed of artists Sandra Wang and Crockett Bodelson, they are constantly bring in other artists, musicians and writers to be creative within their space.

The gallery is a repurposed 1989 Ford Econoline van, and with it, Wang says, they developed a motto of, "it is where we came from, and it is where we are going."

Bodelson explained, "We promote this idea of self-discovery and adventure. It is an idea that we have always promoted. Sandra and I bought this truck back in 2000, in San Francisco, and we used it as a mobile studio space.

"I don't think there is a punchline or a one line message, but I think that all of these efforts together convey this mean and movement of getting out and exploring, exposing the work to people.

"When we moved to Santa Fe, NM, we opened up a gallery and became more integrated with showing in galleries and museums there, but in San

Kate Russell Photo

Francisco, we were more interested in setting up these installations on the sidewalks. We were really breaking out of the white cube, and exposing the work to a larger audience.

"It worked really well for us. We ended up getting a lot of collectors and curators that way. From that, we got pulled back in to the gallery world, and this is a way of us breaking back away from that, and getting back into the world and making something that we feel is new."

Wang said, "The truck was part of a show we had at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe. It is part of a body of work addressing the artic regions, the culture of ice, and the history of polar exploration. The truck came out of that project, and now we want to set it free, and drive it across the country doing environment related shows."

Having a gallery on wheels means that the duo must wear many different SEE ICESHELF ON PAGE 14

Alamogordo

Voyagers

Every Week, Tues Sun

Shroud Exhibit and Museum The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall in Alamogordo offers a backlit, full-sized 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 446-2113, or visit ShroudNM.com.

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May 16

Voyagers The worldʼs premiere performer of the Native American Flute, R. Carlos Nakai, is joined by Udi Bar-David, one of the most versatile cellists of today, and the Planet of Percussion of Will Clipman.

Together, these worldrenowned artists will bridge the worlds of Native America and the Middle East with selections from their award win-

Friday May 16

Spencer Theater

The worldʼs premiere performer of the Native American Flute, R. Carlos Nakai, is joined by Udi Bar-David, one of the most versatile cellists of today, and the Planet of Percussion of Will Clipman. Together, these world-renowned artists will bridge the worlds of Native America and the Middle East with selections from their award winning recordings. The performance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $15. For more information, call 1-888-8187872 or visit spencertheater.com.

ning recordings. MultiGrammy nominee R. Carlos Nakai melds the haunting sounds of the Native American flute with the soulful expressiveness of the cello of Udi Bar-David (of the Philadelphia Orchestra). Native American, Jewish, and Arabic melodies are presented in diverse arrangements unified by two eclectic

and iconoclastic artists who personify their respective peoples. Multi-Grammy nominee Will Clipman adds subtle percussive colors that expand this multi-culturalsharing and exploration. Grammy-nominees R. Carlos Nakai and Will Clipman delve into a primal sonic odyssey, channeling a sound that grounds each of us in the center of our being,

“Hometown Proud”

a place where all culturesmerge into the river of human existence. The ancient call of Native American cedar fluteand the vibration of African, Native American and Asian rhythms connect to our innermost essence and finely tune the awakening energies inside each of us nourishing inner balance and harmony.

This integrative music experience is sponsored in-part by the Intercultural Journeys Foundation and the Westaf Grant Foundation. An integrative music experience is sponsored in-part by the Intercultural Journeys Foundation and the Westaf Grant Foundation. The performance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $15. For more information, call 1-888818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

Artesia May 16

Burgers and Beats Burgers and beats is at Cottonwood Wine and Brewery located at 1 E Cottonwood Road featuring great music by the Joel Gothard Band and burgers by Toddzilla.

May 16

Robin Scott Robin Scott is playing the

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May 17 - 18

Bo Rivers The Bo Rivers tribute to Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison plays the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. There is an evening performance on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. There is also a matinee performance on May 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 746-4212.

Cloudcroft May 24 - 25

Mayfair The 37th annual Mayfair Juried Art Show is in Cloudcroft on May 24 and 25. Artists from around the country will be in Cloudcroftʼs Zenith Park. Artwork, Sculptures, Jewelry, Pottery and much more. Great weather, live entertainment, food and fun are waiting. This year Mayfair will have many new artists and donʼt forgot to stop in and visit the shops in our Historic Downtown area. Friday, 6 >>

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>>5 Saturday and Sunday enjoy the world famous melodrama “The Shame of Tombstone or ...Dirty Work in the Lucky Cuss.” Show times are 7:30 p.m. each evening. For more information, visit cloudcroft.net.

Hobbs

May 29 - 31, June 5 - 7

The Secret Garden “The Secret Garden” is set in the early years of the 20th century. Mary Lennox, a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj, is orphaned by a cholera outbreak when she is eleven years old.

She is sent away from India to Yorkshire, England, to live with relatives whom she has never met. Her own personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden, as well as to her sickly cousin and uncle. Directed by Nathan R. Miles (“Fiddler on the Roof”, “Cabaret”), this endearing show will appeal to all ages.

Show dates are May 29, 30,

31 at 8 p.m., June 5, 6, 7 at 8 p.m., and matinee shows June 1 and June 8 at 2 p.m.

All seats are $15. Tickets are available at communityplayersofhobbs.com or at the door.

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Sing Out Loud at Club Revue Sing Out Loud, Wednesdays, from 9pm to 11:30pm, at Club Revue, located at 3905 SE Main. Enjoy karaoke night with no cover charge and drink specials. Sing Out Loud is a 21 and over event. For more information call 6238557

May 31

Memorial Mayhem The 575 Roller Babes present the Memorial Mayhem Doubleheader at the Lea County Event Center on May 31.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the first whistle at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 with kids 10 and under free. Beer, food, fun.

Tickets are available at the Lea County Event Center Box Office or in advance from one of your favorite Roller Babes.

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Saturday May 31

Way Out West

Granger Smith - Featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr. with JB and The Moonshine Band is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Granger Smith, the Texas born-and-bred singer/songwriter, has been busy reinventing the face of traditional country one chart-topping single at a time. By consistently providing blended hits that are well outside the realm of “typical,” Grangerʼs music provides a refreshing and unique variation on the growing independent country music scene. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.

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. The museum is open from 10 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Every Week, Mon - Sat

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 Missileers. The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 347-2464 or visit www.wafb-

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Party on the Patio DJ Louis Najar leads a fun evening under the stars with a theme party every Wednesday at 5 p.m. on the Peppers patio, located at 500 N. Main.

There are drink specials and prizes. The parties start on May 7 and continue till end of Sept. For more information, call 623-1700.

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 Thu

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.

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Every Week, Fri, Sat

David and Tina at El Toro Bravo David and Tina 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, Sat

Cuic Gonzales at El Tapatio Cuic Gonzales plays Latin Pop and Country music at El Tapatio at 3012 N. Main from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. For more information, call El Tapatio at 5781915.

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.

April 4 - Oct 5

The Wiggins-Howe Legacy The Wiggins-Howe Legacy celebrates five generations of artists within the same family that have lived and created creative bodies of work in Roswell. The opening reception is on Friday, April 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be an after-opening buffet dinner honoring the Wiggins and Howe family artists at $15 per person. Seating begins at 7.

Space is limited, please reserve your seat by calling 627-0918. The exhibition runs until October 5. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

April 18 - June 1

Sarah Gamble Sarahʼs paintings depict sensitive beings, objects and architectural forms taking on a life force, and abstracted energy currents, in an effort to examine the human condition.

While Sarah often finds the visual language she uses in her

Roswell Community Little Theatre

The Roswell Community Little Theatre presents “Per Sous ” (pronounced pursue) by M.B. Christopher. This is a comedy, murder mystery set in the backwoods town of Waycross.

The play shows on May 23, 24, 25 and 30, 31 and June 1.

Friday and Saturday shows have a 7:30 p.m. curtain time, and reservations for the evening shows are encouraged, Sunday shows are matinees with a 2 p.m. curtain time. Call 622-1982 for reservations, or for more information, visit roswelllittletheatre.com.

work to have no literal translation, the current imagery is informed by her lifelong fascination for the paranormal, ESP, the dream-world, animism, UFOs, mythological beasts, speculative history, and primitivism. Gambleʼs show will be up at the RMAC from April 19 - June 1. There will be a free lecture on the

show by Gamble on April 18 at 5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

May 15

Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting The Photographic Arts Society of Roswell will hold its May 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 this monthʼs challenge “Directional Light.”

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 or visit pasrnm.blogspot.com.

May 15

Business After Hours at the Historical Society Join the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at the Historical Society located at 200 N. Lea St. for fun and refreshments from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Bring your business card and enjoy this great networking opportunity. For more information, call 623-5695.

May 16

Glow Fest 2014 The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will hold Glow Fest 2014 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on May 16. The black light party is open to all girls grades 412 and you do not have to be a current Girl Scout to participate. For more information call 622-7801.

May 16

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Sam Dunnahoo and Max Sam Dunnahoo and Max play Friday Night Live at the Peppers patio located at 500 N. Main. Friday Night Live features Live Music Every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.

May 16

Hillbilly Potentates Hillbilly Potentates play Pecos Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main at 7 p.m. For more information, call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

May 16

Walk for Hope Walk for Hope is from 6pm to midnight, at Cielo Grande Recreation Area, located at 1612 W College. All funds will benefit Chaves County Residents needing assistance during cancer treatment. For more information call 6379550 or 420-2253.

May 17

Bikini Bike Wash and Motorcycle Part Swap On May 17, beer, bikinis and motorcycles will fill the Way Out West parking lot located at 4709 W. Second from 10 >>

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Kraft of evin Cheshire Cat Studios has been writing and drawing Dragon Slayer since September 2012, and after successfully Kickstar ting the first two issues, he tur ned to the crowdfunding site Kickstar ter to launch the third and final installment as well as the graphic novel collection for Dragon Slayer.

Dragon Slayer is a tale of revenge between a vagabond, a king, and a dragon, with the comic shifting viewpoints between El Diel, an almost Tarzan-like character that lives outside the city gates and Aldebrand, a king who has taken to hunting instead of warring with rival kingdoms. Without warning a dragon burns the city to the ground, which sets both men off on quests for revenge.

“T he response to the comic has been great,” said Kraft. The Kickstarter campaigns for the first two issues tripled their goal, and were chosen by Kickstar ter as “Staff Picks.” T he second issue of Dragon Slayer was selected by Kickstarter as the project of the day, an incredible honor.

“I don’t know if any other comic series has been Kickstarted in its entirety, issue to issue,” said Devin Kraft, author and illustrator of

Dragon Slayer.

“I love that with public suppor t I can continue telling stories on my terms. It can be an incredible amount of work, but it is about as rewarding as it is challenging. It’s rare f or someone who is outside of the industry to be able to complete an entire graphic novel, and I’m so grateful to Kickstarter for giving me that chance,” Kraft said.

Kraft takes great care in ever y aspect of creating each issue of Dragon Slayer, spending months to wr ite and draw each issue, one month to build the Kickstarter campaign, one month to run the campaign, and one month to send out the rewards to his backers.

The first two issues of the comic were delivered to backers in greyscale. T he current campaign includes an option f or a full color graphic novel of the comic.

“Color ing the comic was always a dream. The first few campaigns were profitable enough that I was able to put money back into the project to make it better for everyone,” said Kraft.

“Devin has an incredible model for completing Kickstarter projects and getting his rewards out to backers in a timely manner. His first campaign was shipped in 28 days. T he second was shipped in 24 days,” said Brooks Johnson, Executive

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Hailing from Roswell, Comic Artist Devin Kraft Launches the Final Installment of Dragon Slayer on Kickstarter Producer at Cheshire Cat Studios. “He’s built up an incredible amount of support from his backers and it’s great to see all of that hard work pay of f on the f inal installment in the series.”

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Dragon Slayer is currently at 87% of its goal after only 6 days.

Dragon Slayer: T he Collected Edition will be 136 full color pages, and will be a graphic novel containing an entirely crowdfunded story from start to finish. To learn more about the Kickstarter campaign, visit:

https://www.kickstarter.com /projects/cheshirecatar t/ dragon-slayer-the-collectededition.

T he f irst two issues of Dragon Slayer are available to read here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ cheshirecatart.

CULTURE

Plan your familyʼs summer adventures in Roswell

The new Roswell event guide is a helpful overview of what’s in store for the summer

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

he Chaves County Tourism Council recently supported the creation of an online guide to events. Originally conceived as a summer event guide, the guide also ended up capturing the fall events. Ultimately turning into a guide that has the majority of the events

happening in 2014 in Roswell.

Juliana Halvorson put together the guide, which includes quick overviews of Roswell events, with dates and links to more information.

In addition to the events, the guide also has a section on significant cultural attractions in the Roswell area to help vacation planners fill their day with Roswell activities.

The Chaves County Tourism Council has been advocating and promoting tourism in Chaves County, and this guide serves as a follow-up to the very useful tourist map of the area that can be found in many places around town.

To view the guide, scan this code with your smartphone, or visit http://issuu.com/graphmaster/docs/2014eventguide

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Del Norte - Plains Park - 2nd & Garden For Week of May 19 - May 23

Breakfast

Lunch

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Muffin, Yogurt, Juice

Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomatoes, Curly Fries, Seasonal Fruit

TUES

Pancake Sausage on a Stick, Juice

BBQ Dippers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Gravy, Whole Wheat Roll, Mixed Fruit

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Mini Pancakes, Juice

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Steamed or Fresh Broccoli & Carrots, Pineapple, Rice Crispy Treat, Fortune Cookie

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Have a safe and great summer.

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Have a safe and great summer.

We’ll see you in August.

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>>7 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The focus of the event will be an all day swap meet for motorcycle parts and accessories, as bikers get set for the summer riding season. The event is looking for anyone that has old bike stuff to sell. They can get a 10-by 10-foot spot to sell and trade their gear. Multiple people can share a spot, which costs $20. While the swap meet is going on, there will be several other things to do, with Budweiser setting up a beer garden, a DJ, several vendors and multiple food vendors. The food vendors include the ever popular Toddzilla as well as the award winning grillers with Two Tons of Fun BBQ. Girls from Jaguars Club in Lubbock will also be setting up a bikini bike wash to get everyoneʼs ride squeaky clean. Admission and parking is free. If you would like to reserve a spot in the swap meet, please call Andrew Barreras at 4201352.

May 17

Kids to the Park Day The City of Roswell and the NM Department of Health is gearing up to host the third annual Roswell Kids to the Park Day from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Spring River Park and Zoo, located at 1306 E. College. Blue Bear,

Blue Cross Blue Shieldʼs mascot; Roz the Recycling Alien, Keep Roswell Beautifulʼs Mascot and other lovable mascots are encouraging all of Roswell to get out and explore the Spring River Park and Zoo and discover science, history and tons of fun outdoor recreation opportunities that are available in Roswell. This event coincides with National Kids to Park Day, which in 2010 was established by the National Parks Trust to build awareness of local, state and national outdoor resources and celebrate outdoor play. It is estimated that more than half a million Americans are expected to attend over 1000 events nationwide. Mayor Dennis Kintigh will kick off the event with a proclamation reading. Some of the activities that will be featured at the Roswell Kids to the Park Day include live music, an obstacle course and fire safety provided by the Roswell Fire Department, Jr. Jazzercise & kickboxing, martial arts and self defense tactics from Urban Warrior Protection, Cross Fit Kids, face painting, herb planting and recycled arts & crafts and game making provided by Keep Roswell Beautiful; Folkloric, hip-hop, jazz, belly dancing, African & Hawaiian dancing, yoga, ENMU-Roswellʼs Kaboom

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Josh Grider

Friday May 30

The Liberty

Josh Grider in concert at 8 p.m., at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virginia. It obviously takes some degree of talent to make it in the music business. It also takes killer songs that mesh the perfect lyric with a fitting and compelling arrangement. But perhaps the hardest, most frustrating part of the whole ordeal are the roles that timing, cosmic alignment, being in the right place at the right time, and pure unadulterated passion play. That matrix of unidentifiable variables that come together for some, while conspiring against others is what Josh Grider explores on his newest album, Luck & Desire. Josh got his chance. The Las Cruces, New Mexico native moved to Nashville by way of Texas in early 2011 just to “try something different.”

There, he hung around Music Row for a few years meeting fellow songwriters, signing a publishing deal, and building a network of like-minded peers who challenged his writing and supported his dreams. One of them was fellow singer/songwriter and soon-to-be producer, Trent Willmon. The connection was mighty. “Heʼs savvy,” Josh explains. “He understands what being an artist is. He understands what being a writer is. He understands Texas and Nashville, and he understands the road. He understands so much of what I do, and the proof is in the pudding. We made a great record.” Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit thelibertyinc.com.

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playground; blood sugar, cholesterol and body composition health screenings, free snacks and a multitude of games, giveaways and prizes. The 2014 Roswell Kids to the Park Day is sponsored by the City of Roswell, Healthy Kids Chaves County, ENMU-Roswell, NM Department of Health, Brinker Foundation, Stripes and Embrace Inc. For more information about the activities, having an interactive booth, presenting or volunteering for the event please contact Jimmy Masters, Social and Community Service Coordinator for NMDOH Southeast Region at 347-2409 ext. 6249 or email james.masters@state.nm.us.

May 17

Poetry Reading with Nick Courtright and Kyle McCord Young Professionals for Arts Collective, Roswell (YPAC) presents a poetry reading with Nick Courtright and Kyle McCord at 3:30 p.m. at The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Texas-based poets Nick Courtright and Kyle McCord will read their poetry at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in an afternoon event. This poetry reading is sponsored by the Young Professionals for the Arts Collective, Roswell (YPAC). Sara Mitchell, cofounder of YPAC, will emcee the event. Courtright is the author of Let There Be Light, recently published by Gold Wake Press. McCord is the author of four books of poetry including You are Indeed an Elk, But This is Not the Forest You Were Born to Graze, forthcoming from Gold Wake Press in 2015. This event is free and open to the public.

The reading will be followed by a book-sale and signing.

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ICESHELF SCUBA presents ICESHELF, a solar-powered and biodiesel-fueled gallery truck that is on the Smile Tour 2014. It is stopping in the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. In this inaugural tour, ICESHELF presents the exhibition ICEPOP, a mixed media tribute to ice and polar exploration. This exhibition will open immediately following the poetry reading at 3:30 p.m. For more information on the ICESHELF project, visit drawingwhiledriving.com.

May 23 - 25, 30, 31, June 1

May 18

Old Time Gospel Hour First Assembly of God Church will host an “old time gospel hour” at 4 p.m. Participants will sing old-time gospel songs for an hour, beginning at 4 p.m., at the church at 1224 W. Country Club Road.

Children and grandchildren are welcome. A nursery will be provided.

May 20

Kingmaker Kingmaker, Lakota De Kai, So Many Ways, Aestus Symphonia and To Slay Apollo play a Unity Center show at the Roswell Boys and Girls Club located at 201 S. Garden.

Class of 2014 Senior Class members get free admission.

Tickets are $10. The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.

May 23

Jim Dixon Jim Dixon play Friday Night Live at the Peppers patio located at 500 N. Main. Friday Night Live features Live Music Every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.

May 23

p.m. and will resume Saturday, May 24, at 7 a.m. Hike It & Spike it is a wide open, high scoring, fast-paced, adrenaline pumping weekend in store for all. For more information, visit roswellgridiron.com or call 623-5695.

Thursday May 22

Inn of the Mountain Gods

Singer-songwriter Kip Moore combines a raw and rustic voice with compelling lyrics of honesty to create a unique sound thatʼs simultaneously hypnotic and edgy. His voice is weathered by lifeʼs detours and disappointments and strengthened by his dreams and determination. His music is infused with relentless intensity, both of passion and frustration. Hear the pure emotion live when Kip Moore comes to Inn of the Mountain Gods on May 22. Nominated for the 2014 ACM New Artist of the Year, Kip Moore has taken over country radio with hits like “Young Love,” Somethinʼ Bout a Truck,” and “Beer Money.” “For years, I have been searching for the missing link between blue-collar rock and country music,” says noted journalist/historian Robert K. Oermann, who writes for Music Row magazine. “This year, I think I have heard it. His name is Kip Moore.” Show starts at 8 p.m.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $25. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

Cow Bop Cow Bop plays Pecos Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

May 23 - 25

Hike It and Spike It The 19th Annual Roswell Hike It & Spike It 4-on-4 Charity

Flag Football Tournament, is from May 23 - 25, at Cielo Grande Recreation Area, located at 1612 W. College.

Players of all ages and playing experience are welcome.

The very best flag football teams from across the land will compete for big money in Show Me the Money. Player registration will take place Friday, May 23, from 2 p.m. - 7

Per Sous The Roswell Community Little Theatre presents “Per Sous ” (pronounced pursue) by M.B. Christopher. This is a comedy, murder mystery set in the backwoods town of Waycross. The play shows on May 23, 24, 25 and 30, 31 and June 1. Friday and Saturday shows have a 7:30 p.m. curtain time, and reservations for the evening shows are encouraged, Sunday shows are matinees with a 2 p.m. curtain time. Call 622-1982 for reservations, or for more information, visit roswelllittletheatre.com.

May 29

The Gift of Attitude The Roswell Chamber of Commerce Presents “The Gift of Attitude” from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Roswell Convention Center, located at 912 N. Main. The Gift of Attitude features guest speaker Sam Glenn. Sam Glenn is a motivational speaker, who speaks from his own life experiences. The event was rescheduled from earlier this year. Individual Tickets are $65, Chamber Sponsorship is $500 and Corporate Event Sponsorship (Corporate Recognition, 8 tickets, and 2 drink tickets per table guest) is $800. To RSVP or for more information call 623-5695.

May 30

Andy and Don Andy and Don play Friday Night Live at the Peppers patio located at 500 N. Main.

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Live Music Every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m.

For more information, call 623-1700.

May 30

Josh Grider Josh Grider in concert at 8 p.m., at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virginia. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit thelibertyinc.com.

May 30 - 31

Festival Folklorico The Roswell Folklorico presents the 21st annual Festival Folklorico under the direction of Frank Herrera on May 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. at the ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center. Regions to be presented are Veracruz, New Mexico, Chiapas, Guerrero, Chihuahua, Veracruz Tropical, Yucatan and the very popular Jalisco. Admission is $8 per person. Tickets are available from any of the dancers and will be available at the door. For more informa12 >>

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May 30

Robin Scott Robin Scott plays Friday Night Live at the Peppers patio located at 500 N. Main.

Friday Night Live features Live Music Every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m.

For more information, call 623-1700.

May 31

Granger Smith Granger Smith - Featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr. with JB and The Moonshine Band is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Granger Smith, the Texas born-andbred singer/songwriter, has been busy reinventing the face of traditional country one chart-topping single at a time.

By consistently providing blended hits that are well outside the realm of “typical,” Grangerʼs music provides a refreshing and unique variation on the growing independent country music scene.

Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.

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Every Week, Thu

Karaoke at Cree Meadows Lounge Karaoke with DJ Pete, every Thursday evening from 6 p.m.

- 11 p.m. at Cree Meadows Lounge. There is also an all you can eat taco bar for $5.95 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

May 15

Author Luddy Leong Author Luddy Leong presents her fiction account of the Little

Bear Fire at the Ruidoso Public Library located at 107 Kansas City Road from 11 a.m. - noon. This is a free event. For more information, call 258-3704.

May 14

Full Moon Drumming & Labyrinth Walk Celebrate the full moon with a drumming circle and labyrinth walk. Participants may bring their own drums or use drums at the center. Walking a labyrinth is effective for reducing anxiety and producing what is called the relaxation response. It can lower blood pressure and breathing rates and decrease chronic pain. It can also help with conflict resolution, grief and depression. It is like a walking meditation. The event is free at the High Mesa Healing Center located at 133 Mader Lane, and starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 336-7777 or visit highmesahealing.com.

May 15 - 18

AspenCash Motorcycle Rally The 17th annual AspenCash Motorcycle Rally is at Inn of the Mountain Gods from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on May 15 - 18.

Welcome to one of the hottest Motorcycle Rallies of the Southern Rockies. This is a cycle jam worth attending.

Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon. Beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacramentos. There is live music and stunt riders, a $10,000 Poker Run, and a 4day trade show with 33,000 square feet of vendors. For more information, call Patric Pearson at 575-973-4977 or visit motorcyclerally.com.

May 16 - 18

Western Frontier Gun & Craft Show at the Ruidoso Convention Center Buy, Sell, Trade. Guns, ammo, knives, military sur-

plus, jewelry. All Federal and State regulations will be followed. This event is concurrent with the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally. Times are; May 16th: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 17: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 18: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daily admission is $5 per person. Children under 10 free with a parent. For more information, call 430-8681.

May 22

Kip Moore Singer-songwriter Kip Moore combines a raw and rustic voice with compelling lyrics of honesty to create a unique sound thatʼs simultaneously hypnotic and edgy. His voice is weathered by lifeʼs detours and disappointments and strengthened by his dreams and determination. His music is infused with relentless intensity, both of passion and frustration. Hear the pure emotion live when Kip Moore comes to Inn of the Mountain Gods on May 22. Nominated for the 2014 ACM New Artist of the Year, Kip Moore has taken over country radio with hits like “Young Love,” Somethinʼ Bout a Truck,” and “Beer Money.” “For years, I have been searching for the missing link between blue-collar rock and country music,” says noted journalist/historian Robert K. Oermann, who writes for Music Row magazine. “This year, I think I have heard it. His name is Kip Moore.” Show starts at 8 p.m.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $25. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

If you would like your event listed on the entertainment calendar, please email vision@rdrnews.com or call 622-7710 ext. 309.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Per Sous at the RCLT

Rey Berrones photos

The Roswell Community Little Theatre presents a locally written and directed comic mystery.

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

he Roswell Community Little Theatre presents “Per Sous ” (pronounced pursue) by M.B. Christopher.

After receiving a frantic call from his former partner, Det. Alan Simmons (played

by Michael Sweeny) rushes to his aid. Simmons, a big city detective who wr ites crime novels inspired by the cases he works, ends up having to put his crime solving skills to use as he finds himself stuck in the back-woods small town of Waycross.

Normally able to rely on his wits, Simmons finds himself at wit's end dealing with the tight knit community that isn't keen to helping outsiders.

Simmons is on a mission to quickly find out the who,

what, when and where, and seems to be stifled at every turn by his formidable foe, ignorance.

In addition to writing the play, Chr istopher is also directing. Assistant director duties are being handled by Peter Powell, who also plays the Waycross Deputy.

Christopher has produced other plays f or the RCLT, including “The Harvesting Stone” and “Christmas Trek.”

The cast has come together well, and according to Powell, "It is a great cast that is working well. There is one scene between Otis and Irma, mom and pops, it's hysterical. It starts off with one simple question that strays off into nowhere-land. The two people that we have working on those roles,

(Tony Simoes and Pat Davidson) you would swear that they were an old couple.

They react so well with each other."

While Sweeny is adept at playing the lead, he is helped by Lynetta Zuber, who plays the Sheriff of Waycross. Zuber, a crowd favorite, is consistently great on all the productions that hit the RCLT stage.

Christopher's new creation has the same sensibility and comic beats as "Christmas Trek," which was his first attempt at comedy. T hose who enjoyed "Chr istmas Trek" are sure to like "Per Sous," and Powell shared, "If you listen closely, there is a link between this show and Christmas Trek."

T he rest of the cast and

crew includes Christine Powell, Brianna Bobowski-Powell, Phillip Folts, Jeorganna Simoes, Sylvia Bauch, David Brock, and Chr istopher's wife, Greta rounding out the crew.

Greta commented about the play, "It is funnier than Christmas Trek."

The play shows on May 23, 24, 25 and 30, 31 and June 1.

Friday and Saturday shows have a 7:30 p.m. curtain time, and reser vations f or the evening shows are encouraged, Sunday shows are matinees with a 2 p.m. curtain time.

Call 622-1982 for reservations, or for more information, visit roswelllittletheatre.com.

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Motorcycle part swap meet

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

On May 17, beer, bikinis and motorocycles will fill the Way Out West parking lot located at 4709 W. Second from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The focus of the event will be an all day swap meet for motorcycle parts and accessories, as bikers get set for the summer riding season. The event is looking for anyone that has old bike stuff to sell.

They can get a ten-foot by ten-foot spot to sell and trade their gear. Multiple people can share a spot, which costs $20.

According to Andrew Barreras, "If people have old bike stuff that they are wanting to sell, this is the time to do it. It is a way to get together to find cycle parts that someone else has.

"Everyone can come, but this is geared towards motorcycle parts. It is geared towards finding motorcycle stuff. Helmets, chaps, old things they have taken off their bike, or things they aren't using anymore. We want to get bike stuff traded and sold."

While the swap meet is going on, there will be several other things to do, with Budweiser setting up a beer garden, a DJ, several vendors and multiple food vendors. The food vendors include the ever popular Toddzilla as well as the award winning grillers with Two Tons of Fun BBQ. Girls from Jaguars Club in Lubbock will also be setting up a bikini bike wash to get everyone's ride squeaky clean. Admission and parking is free.

If you would like to reserve a spot in the swap meet, please call Andrew Barreras at 420-1352.

ICESHELF

hats as they tour a gallery around the country instead of touring galleries around the country.

Wang elaborated, "It is not just bringing together to do a show. It is not just about selecting artwork. It is about managing this huge size vehicle. So we feel like part mechanic, part curator, part artist.

"Once we broke down on the highway, and we had to fix an oil leak. It took us three hours, and we were covered in oil at the end of it, but yeah, that is part of the job definition of running this gallery.

"For the Roswell trip, we are are driving it down with several friends, who will be part of the event."

Those friends are Nick Courtright and Kyle McCord.

Courtright is the author of Let There Be Light, recently published by Gold Wake Press.

McCord is the author of four books of poetry including You are Indeed an Elk, But This is Not the Forest You Were Born to Graze, forthcoming from Gold Wake Press in 2015.

Sara Mitchell, who will emcee the event, said, "In this event, the two authors will be the stars of the show. They will be reading their work, they will have time for question and answer, the whole event shouldn't be longer than 45 minutes to an hour."

Mitchell is co-founder of the Young Professionals for the Arts Collective, Roswell. YPAC is sponsoring the poetry reading, and if there is interest in literature events, YPAC will be presenting more for the community.

For more inf ormation on SCUBA, creators of ICESHELF, visit drawingwhiledriving.com.

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ries,” Batson said.

“I continued to be involved as part of grant, and I think the program has brought together a lot of organizations that have worked together to do wonderful things for kids in Chaves County,” Batson said.

Batson said financial support from Stripes and the Brinker Foundation help make the annual event such a success.

“The founder of the Brinker Foundation is a NMMI graduate, and they really like to sponsor activities to promote healthy kids.”

This year, the National Park Trust sponsored the third annual national classroom contest encouraging children to create their own KTP Day event. The three main goals for the contest are to engage children with the health and wellness benefits of outdoor park recreation; to teach students about the unique science, history etc. about the park; and to inspire a generation of conservation leaders and stewards that will take action to protect their parks.

Winning schools are awarded scholarships to implement their park trips; each scholarship includes transportation funds. More than 70 percent of this year's contest winners qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

NPT was pleased this year to award 43 schools with park scholarships that will benefit 3,200 students, grades preK through 12, representing 29 states.

In New Mexico, Sandia Base Elementary School in Albuquerque was the grant winning school.

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ithout a doubt the true f ather of Roswell was Captain Joseph C. Lea. Lea was a Missourian who migrated to the deep South where he met and marr ied Miss Sallie Wildy of Yazoo County, Mississippi. Miss Sallie's father, Major William Wildy, while seeking an investment happened to discover Roswell, which met the potential he sought. By sheer luck, Wildy was able to purchase 160 acres of land made available

by Roswell's Marion Turner.

Although politically powerful, T. B. Catron of the so-called Santa Fe Ring also desired it.

Wildy also acquired a great deal of nearby land considered "vacant." Soon after acquir ing the land, Major Wildy tur ned it over to his daughter, Mrs. J.C. Lea. Mrs. Lea, at that time, was headed f or Colorado.

Instead, she turned south to Roswell. Upon arrival Sallie Lea took over Van Smith's adobe house located on the bank of the Rio Hondo and settled in with an entourage of employees and quite a few cattle and sheep.

Lea's arrival in Roswell was in 1887, only a short time bef ore the killing of John Tunstall near Lincoln and at a time of real danger for the little village of Roswell. The murderous Horrell Brothers had already chased out the Mexican families living on the Berrendo River, as they made threats toward the Roswell village.

The arrival of Captain Lea brought about a f avorable change. Lea resisted the threats as he advised the outlaw group that he would fight them "on his own hook."

Roswell stayed relatively peaceful all during the confusion of the Lincoln County War. In fact, not a shot was fired in malice within four miles of the community during those treacherous years.

Joseph Lea was bor n in

HISTORY

By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian

Father of Roswell

Captain J. C. Lea

Roswell Daily Record Photo This photo, originally published on November 23, 1903, in the Roswell Daily Record ran with the headline, “Capt J. C. Lea to be first mayor of the City of Roswell.” Beloved in the community, the article goes on to say, “Not desiring a nomination, he accepted it because the people of Roswell, regardless of party, demanded it.”

Tennessee in 1841. When he was eight years of age, his parents moved to Missouri where the young man lived until the Civil War erupted.

Enlisting in the Confederate Army, Lea rose to the rank of captain, although some historians have recorded the rank of colonel. None-the-less, Lea prefered the title of captain.

After the conflict, he soon

engaged in cotton planting in Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi f or twelve years before he came to Roswell.

Always a friend to education, Lea keenly realized the need for proper schooling for the young and small community. Dur ing the f all of 1890, while visiting his son at Fort Worth University in Texas, he became acquaint-

ed with Colonel Robert S. Goss, the military commandant. He talked Colonel Goss into looking over Roswell as the site for a prospective military school. At the time, Roswell was 160 miles by stagecoach from Pecos City, the nearest railroad point.

The village numbered approximately 1,000 people, had no telegraph service and

poor mail service.

Why Lea and especially Colonel Goss thought they could attract enough students to support a school in this sparsely populated area, one could never say. But these were far-sighted men.

Lea donated five acres in the center of Roswell and Goss resigned from Fort Worth University to undertake the building of the school.

In September of 1890, the school opened as Goss Military Institute. A small frame building, unplastered and unpainted, plus a few adobe buildings made up the campus. There were 38 pupils who came from var ious places in the territory and several points in Texas, some as far away as Fort Worth. The second year, even more students attended; 60 in all. In 1893, the territorial legislature created the New Mexico Military Institute and Roswell had gained the West's premier military school - just as it remains today. Roswell has honored Lea by naming a major school building "Lea Hall" and naming a major street in the community "Lea Avenue."

Having acquired large land interests in and about Roswell, Lea proved to be most generous in allocating portions of his holdings to var ious enterpr ises. He bestowed the courthouse square when the county was formed and gave generously of his lands for educational and religious purposes.

At his death in the spring of 1904, Captain Lea was the mayor of Roswell, the first mayor under the city form of government. He was also a member of the board of regents of NMMI. Captain Joseph C. Lea was easily the leading citizen of the community. His actions toward the common good are manifest.

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UFOLOGY

Looking Up

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Did a UFO land at Holloman 50 years ago?

By Donald Burleson s I write this on April 30, 2014, I note that fifty years ago today, according to certain accounts, a UFO landed at Holloman Air Force Base, or rather in the desert just north of the base proper. Other accounts suggest different dates, including a day in 1954 when President

Eisenhower was supposed to have been present during a landing episode.

There may even have been more than one such event.

The movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is said to have been based in part on the Holloman story, with UFOs arriving from time to time to exchange personnel.

However that may be, I have my reasons for crediting the April 1964 date. For one thing, some years ago I conducted a telephone interview with a former Alamogordo radio announcer who remembered the event vividly. He recalled that a young boy in town was listening by shortwave that night to communications between ground controllers and a bomber pilot making a

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training flight over the desert north of the base, when the pilot reported a UFO aloft.

Ground control advised him to turn the bomber and try to get another look. After his turn, the pilot reported that the object was on the ground below him. At that point radio silence was called.

When the boy went to the news media the next day about what he had experienced, military authorities denied any such thing had happened, suggesting that the boy misunderstood whatever he thought he had overheard.

Then just a few weeks ago another bit of information came my way, when a witness turned a report in to MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network. As

State Director for New Mexico, I automatically get an email for any such report.

Since I was at Holloman myself only a few months after the alleged occurrence (there were furtive rumors about it when I got there in early 1965), I took the case myself.

The new witness, whom I will call Lloyd Edmonds (he understandably pref ers anonymity), was at Holloman in 1982-3 and had a conversation with a colonel whose name he couldn’t recall. I was able to help him establish the name (it’s a long story how).

This officer, whom I will call Jansen (again, not his real name), told Edmonds that in 1964 he had driven a prominent base official out to the

landed UFO and witnessed an exchange of personnel involving alien crew members only slightly shorter than humans, with some humans boarding the craft, which subsequently took off. Colonel Jansen then sternly enjoined Edmonds and another airman present never to talk about the matter.

It’s far more common for military people to deny having taken part in things that did happen, than it is for them to claim to have taken part in things that didn’t. It would be illogical to suppose that the colonel would tell such a story if nothing of the sort had occurred.

So did a UFO really land at Holloman? I’d say yes.