Vision Magazine for June 19, 2014

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In The Spotlight

Virgin Galactic

Culture

Saving the Roswell Motor Supply

UFOs invade Roswell

Arts

The Gallery makes a call for UFO art

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On The Cover

Music

Flamencoʼs Next Generation

Screen

The Roswell Film Festival

History

Artesia - Part 1

UFOlogy

Progress in teleportation: catching up with aliens?

New Mexico is known worldwide as the home of space exploration and experimentation, as well as extraterrestrial research. Virgin Galactic is turning that into a multi-million dollar tourism industry Photographer: Gennean Hendricks

CULTURE

Saving the Roswell Motor Supply

A group of concerned citizens has come together to possibly save a piece of Roswell history located downtown.

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

Rey Berrones Photo The citizens of Roswell have spoken, and have come together in a big way to try and stop historic buildings downtown from being leveled.

On June 9, the Roswell Motor Supply was scheduled to be demolished. A site consisting of five structures located on the northwest corner of Second Street and Virginia Ave, it is a historic Mission Revival style station that sits on the edge of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area.

The plan was to level the structure and reclaim the wood and metal in the building for use in furniture.

That is, until a group of concerned citizens stepped in, led by Trey Nesselrodt and Miranda Howe that asked the question of, what will it take to prevent this piece of Roswell history from being destroyed.

The answer came in the form of a cash figure of $50,000. They were told that they have 12 hours to raise $50,000 for downpayment on the lot and buildings, after which they could negotiate terms of the sale.

So a plan came together to find 500 Roswell citizens to donate $100 in order to save the historic site.

At the time of this writing, the group has raised $65,095. The amazing thing is that the majority of these funds have come from individual community members putting down their money as a statement. The statement is clear,

and it says that Roswell citizens are tired of historic buildings in the community getting torn down instead of being repurposed.

When asked about his leadership in getting this done, Nesselrodt responded, "This is a community project that we are doing. It is not me. It is everybody else, including the sellers, getting tired of buildings getting taken away from us."

And he is correct. It isn't one person that did this, but rather, a galvanized group that rallied around this building.

To be certain, the meeting on June 8 with everyone that was interested in saving the building was like a who's who of civic, community and arts organizations that came together in a way that hasn't been seen before in Roswell.

It begs the question, why is this building so important? Well, the answer comes in the form of its architectural significance and the location.

It was one of the stuctures that was noted for its architecture in the Main Street Master Plan adopted by City Council back in 2011. It also falls within the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area, within the bounds of MainStreet Roswell, and right on an anchor point

of the proposed Arts and Cultural District.

Given that, it turns out that the structure is eligible for more rehabilitation and restoration grants and funds than just about any other structure in Roswell. However, if it were to be leveled, all of these funds go away.

When asked where the project goes from here, Nesselrodt reponded, "Our second goal is to have working capital to start restoration. We will keep raising funds and use the power of this large group of people that have galvanized around this project to fix the roof, to demolish the cinderblock building, to put a parking lot between the motor supply and Ginsberg's Music and possibly fix the Ginsberg wall. We want to work with the city to create a satelite visitors center and jumpstart the wayfinding program that the city is working on.

"My main thing is to get this

up and running with an actionary group that is comprised of all of these organizations that have come together to make this happen.

Once we get rolling on the restoration, we can start applying for many of the funds that this place is eligible to get.

"With that we will see a walking corridor in this district, because it is not just one individual, that want to see downtown revitalized, but many."

People that want to help in this effort can contact either Howe by phone at 575-9140331 or by email at howe.miranda@gmail.com or Nesselrodt by phone at 575626-8626 or by email at trey@nesselrodt.com. Checks can be made out to Roswell Interarts Organization with "Save Roswell Motor Supply" in the memo and dropped off at the Isaacs Gallery, located at 309 N.Virginia Ave.

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eople in Roswell have begun to participate in an augmented reality where they can interact with UFOs in the sky as well as phantom robot creatures that inhabit a few public places around town.

Downloading an app for any iOS or android device has given people the ability to take selfies in front of many Roswell buildings that have hidden UFOs. James Airhart explains, "Roswell has such great stories about the UFO. People visiting Roswell want to share in that story, so we are giving them the opportunity to get on their Facebook or twitter and take a selfie. They can get excited and say, 'Hey, look! We are in Roswell!' while there is a UFO hovering above them in the background.

"I want to give people that come to Roswell more than what Roswell has to offer. They come here thinking, 'Maybe I'll see a UFO.' However, with this, they can have fun with it. It is fun and interactive.

"You download the app, you subscribe to the channel, and you scan the map. Then the map shows where they can go and see the UFOs. We

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Rey Berrones Photo With a new augmented reality smartphone app, people can find UFOs and robots in and around Roswell businesses and landmarks. Pictured is someone photographing a UFO above the malien mural at Copy Rite Printing.

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Do you want to take selfies with UFOs?

As part of the Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon, an augmented reality project will give people that opportunity

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor want everyone to find these UFOs and share on facebook. It gives people the opportunity to see a real UFO. It looks like a real UFO, hovering over these buildings. It is a fun and interactive experience."

This is not the first time Airhart has put together an interactive experience like this. Two years ago, he was involved in the Roswell Experience. In some ways, this may turn out to be act two for that project, which had people finding crop circles and going on adventures through Roswell in the quest to find aliens.

Airhart said that this takes much of what he learned from creating the Roswell Experience. He explained, "The Roswell Experience involved places, crop circles, radio, print media and interactive texting. It was very

complicated. This is refined, anyone that has an iPhone or android device can use it and make it work.

"Initially, this was going to involve the same story from the Roswell Experience. And it might still, if we get people to start playing around with the locations and follow the hashtags that we set up. We can start adding in elements of the story, but it requires participation.

"This one is more organized. It is all about entertainment, UFOs and family fun. You have to go to all the locations to take pictures of all the UFOs, but it is no longer a game experience like the Roswell Experience was. The reason we decided to remove the game experience is because this is really new technology. We didn't want peoSEE

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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 4462113, or visit ShroudNM.com.

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Taste of the Spencer The Taste is known as an event of elegance, opulence, festive feelings and fun! The tradition continues with gourmet food tastings, generous pours of wine, and the auction of fine items from far and wide.

Now in its seventh year, this festive event is the major annual fundraiser for the theater, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) public charitable organization that perseveres in its mission to help expand the cultural horizons of residents and visitors in New Mexico. Taking place on both levels of the Spencerʼs Crystal Lobby, patrons are invited to enjoy savory samplings at various catering stations and indulge in red and white wines while also bidding on a variety of silent auction items. The party is then moved to the stage where table serv-

the theater at 575-336-4800.

Tickets are $50. For more information, visit spencertheater.com.

June 26 - 28

June 26 - 28

Spencer Theater

The Miss New Mexico Pageant is at the Spencer Theater.

This scholarship program and pageant is for the Crowning of Miss New Mexico and Miss New Mexico Teen. Thanks to the R.D. Hubbard Foundation & the Westheimer Family Foundation, over $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded to the participants. June 26, 7 p.m: 1st Preliminary Competition. June 27, 7 p.m.: 2nd Preliminary Competition & Crowning of Miss New Mexico Teen. June 28, 8 p.m.: Crowning of Miss New Mexico 1st Preliminary Competition Tickets: $39 for the first ten rows, balcony, side galleries and all other seats are $29. 2nd Preliminary Competition and Crowning of Miss New Mexico Teen: $39 for the first ten rows, and $29 for all other seats. Miss New Mexico Final: Tickets are $49 for the first ten rows, and $39 for all other seats. For more information, visit spencertheater.com.

ice of heavenly desserts, coffee and drinks commences with the rapid-fire live auction of desirable trips and exclusive services. Steered by the celebrated auctioneer Steve Talbot, this is the Tasteʼs high-energy point, the theatrical stretch of generous pledges, bids and winning purchases. Details will emerge as theater staff and patrons

gather the auction items.

Based on past events, we know that many of the gifts will be spectacular, one-of-a-kind items and experiences. The bounty will be added to daily.

Auction donations are being accepted and will be through the month of May. (We will accept, with discretion, anything of recognized value). Information is available online or call

Miss New Mexico Pageant The Miss New Mexico Pageant is at the Spencer Theater. This scholarship program and pageant is for the Crowning of Miss New Mexico and Miss New Mexico Teen. Thanks to the R.D. Hubbard Foundation & the Westheimer Family Foundation, over $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded to the participants. June 26, 7 p.m: 1st Preliminary Competition. June 27, 7 p.m.: 2nd Preliminary Competition & Crowning of Miss New Mexico Teen. June 28, 8 p.m.: Crowning of Miss New Mexico 1st Preliminary Competition Tickets: $39 for the first ten rows, balcony, side galleries and all other seats are $29. 2nd Preliminary Competition and Crowning of Miss New Mexico Teen: $39 for the first ten rows, and $29 for all other seats.

Miss New Mexico Final: Tickets are $49 for the first ten rows, and $39 for all other seats. For more information, visit spencertheater.com.

Artesia

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While youʼre here, check out Artesiaʼs “History in Bronze,” honoring the Pioneers, Ranching Industry, and Oil Patch history of our community, as well as the waterfall in our Heritage Walkway – all located in warm, welcoming downtown, just 3 miles from the Eddy County Fairgrounds. Find rules, a 6 >>

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Hobbs June 28

Texas Gypsies The Lea County Commission for the Arts presents 2014 Downtown Sounds performance: Texas Gypsies. The concert will take place on the Shipp Street Plaza and is free and open to public. The concert will feature opening dance performances by the Maciolek School of Dance and Expressions Dance Academy from 6:35-6:50pm. The Texas Gypsies performance will begin from 7-9pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Food and drink vendors will also be present.

Come ready to enjoy a fun evening of Jazz and Swing music at the 2nd Downtown Sounds concert of the summer!

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

For more information, call 3472464 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.wafbmuseum.org.

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Flamencoʼs Next Generation, Saturday, June 21st, at 7 p.m., at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 409 E. College. Flamencoʼs Next Generation will feature guitarist Joaquin Gallegos and Cante Veronica Medina. Admission is free; however, seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 623-5600 or visit institutespanisharts.org.

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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-

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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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 Saturday

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 578-1915.

Every Saturday

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The Gig The Salvation Armyʼs 4th Season of The Gig is every Saturday evening starting May 10 September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Chaves County Courthouse Lawn. The Gig will feature free food, music, drinks open mic and more. The Gig will not take place when other events taking place at the Court House occur. For more information, contact Captain Beau Perez 575-622-8700 or e-mail ramon.perez@usw.salvationarmy.org.

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The Wiggins-Howe Legacy The Wiggins-Howe Legacy celebrates five generations of artists within the same family that have lived and created

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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 6270918. The exhibition runs until October 5. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

June 18

Lunch and Learn Lunch and Learn, Wednesday, June 18th, from 12pm to 1pm, at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, located at 131 W. 2nd St. Join Keep Roswell Beautiful for their first “Green

Living” educational series featuring “Xcel Energy: Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency”. Cost is $10 for chamber members and $15 for non-chamber members. For more information call 637-6224 or email info@keeproswellbeautiful.com

June 19

Early Explorers On the third Thursday of each month, parents and guardians are invited to drop in with their infants and toddlers for socializing and exploration from 1:00 pm to 3 p.m. A self-guided activity will be provided, and a guest will read a story in one of the galleries at 1:30 pm. Parents and guardians must act

Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting The Photographic Arts Society of Roswell will hold its June 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 “Diffused 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.

June 19

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Learn to paint step by step with the guidance of instructor Peggy Krantz. No painting experience required. All canvas and tools will be provided.

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Cost is $20 per person. To make your reservation, call 627-6265.

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Business After Hours Business After Hours, Thursday, June 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Fulkerson, located at 1600 W. Second St. Join in for the fun, and bring your business card and enjoy this great networking opportunity. For more information call 623-5695

June 19

Cuic Gonzales at Tia Juanaʼs Cuic Gonzales plays Latin Pop and Country music at Tia Juanaʼs located at 3601 N. Main St from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

For more information, call 575627-6113.

June 20

Justin Osborne Justin Osborne Concert, Thursday, June2 6th, at 7pm, at Pecos Flavors Winery, located at 305 N. Main. Admission is $5. For more information call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

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aria Benitez Institute of Spanish Arts (ISA) returns to the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Arts (AMoCA) as part of the Xcellent Music at AMoCA series. The performance is on June 21 at 7 p.m. at the museum, which is located at 409 E. College

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Blvd. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and admission is free.

The ISA is a Santa Fe based organization that gives flamenco classes and workshops to children and adults year-round. The ISA is one of the few places in the world where young girls and boys can learn spanish dance.

The performance was well received last year, and both the museum and the ISA are anticipating a colorful and engaging performance this year as well.

Maria Benitez established the Mar ia Benitez Spanish Dance Company in the early 1970s. This company, which

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later changed its name to the Institute for Spanish Arts, has focused on teaching an perf orming a Flamenco style that is uniquely New Mexican. According to Art Tucker, operations manager for the ISA, the performances are a fabulous representation of the state, as it showcases the heritage of NM. The performance will be done by a group of ISA dancers called Flamenco's Next Generation, which is a group of dancers that have

been training with Benitez for the last decade. Flamenco's Next Generation is the group that Benitez has passed to torch onto, and they have had several summer seasons in Santa Fe where they present both classical and new world flamenco.

For more inf ormation on the ISA, visit institutespanisharts.org.

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The film shootout returns to Roswell

The Roswell Film Festival once again showcases Roswell films while giving participants a healthy dose of education

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By Randal Seyler Record Staff Writer

he Roswell Film Festival returns June 26-29, bringing world class film talent to Southeaster n New Mexico.

The annual event features not only visiting film industry leaders and celebrities, but a short film competition and film festival, complete with an awards gala that will be held Saturday, June 28.

The best Sci-Fi films from around the world are scheduled to be show daily at the film festival, which is held the weekend before the world famous Roswell Cosmicon, which will be held on July 4-5 this year at the Roswell Mall.

Not only are top Sci-Fi films selected from around the world part of the film festival, but attendees can also meet

the filmmakers and attend Q&A sessions.

Residents are encouraged to buy their tickets early.

“Buying tickets early ensures that you are getting access to the show at a good price, but it has other benefits,” according to the festival website, roswellfilmcon.com.

“Early ticket purchases help us budget the show to the

appropriate amount of attendees. This allows us to have better guests, a larger number of guests, more events, and helps maintain the standard of quality you’ve come to expect from Roswell Cosmicon over the years,” says the website. “By purchasing your tickets early you're getting a really good deal and contributing to the overall quality of the entire convention.”

Also included with the ticket is an all access pass to our 4day Film Conference and the Gala event.

“Learn form the professionals and get insider information to make your best film and avoid common mistakes,” the website states.

Topics will cover location management skills, tips from producers and UPMs, budgets, scheduling and more.

There will be continuous Sci-Fi films and short films showing at the Roswell Mall and Allen Theaters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 27, Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.

Panels and workshops open to students and the public will feature 15 film industry topics

and celebrities, including Robert Loeser and Krista Harris, discussing safety on the set; Bib Wistenhausen, sound mixer; Jesse Trevino, costumer; Jeremy Wilcox, production accountant; Marisa Frantz, art director; and Shawn McCormick, special effects and explosives.

There will also be access to social networking events and the Filmmaker Lounge daily.

On Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m. the Red Carpet Gala and Awards for the Winning Short Sci-Fi Films from the Digital Shootout, Best of High School Films and Film Submissions will be held at Pearson Auditorium on the New Mexico Military Institute campus.

Admission to the gala is $25, which is included in the VIP Pass but not in the daily or weekend pass.

The VIP Pass is only $35 and gets visitors into all events as well as the Red Carpet Gala.

The 4-Day weekend pass is $25 plus tax and includes an official Film Festival Lanyard.

The one day pass is $10 plus tax and kids 10 and under get in for free.

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• Roswell Industrial Air Center, Corner of University Blvd and W Wells St 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

• Spring River Park 1306 E College,

• Cahoon Park, 400 N. Union Ave., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Yucca Recreation Center, 500 S.

• Carpenter Park, 300 E. Buena Vista, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

• Poe Corn Park 200 S Garden, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

11:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Richardson Ave., breakfast at 8 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Boys & Girls Club 201 S. Garden Ave., breakfast only at 8 a.m.

Pizza - Tony's

Ranch Dressing Adults may get a meal for $3, correct change Salad, would be appreciated.

For more information call 637-3339

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>>7 For more information, call 6231700.

June 21

Champion Motorsports Fundraiser Champion Motorsports Fundraiser, Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Champion Motorsports, located at 2801 W. Second St. The fundraiser will benefit Culy Hawkins, who was seriously injured when an SUV driver struck his motorcycle. Hawkins is now a paraplegic and the funds raised will go toward purchasing a motorized wheelchair equipped to meet his medical needs. Several items will be raffled off including a gas grill, a flat screen TV and 50 other local businesses have donated gift cards to be raffled.

For more information call 6240151.

June 21

Flamencoʼs Next Generation Flamencoʼs Next Generation, Saturday, June 21st, at 7 p.m., at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 409 E. College. Flamencoʼs Next Generation will feature guitarist Joaquin Gallegos and Cante Veronica Medina. Admission is free; however, seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 623-5600 or visit institutes-

panisharts.org.

Amy Lavere

June 21

Frozen MainStreet Roswellʼs Free Summer Movie “Frozen”, Saturday, June 21, at dusk, at Cielo Grande, located at 1612 W. College. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

June 23

Miss New Mexico Meet and Greet Miss New Mexico Meet and Greet, Monday, June 23rd, at 6pm, at the International UFO Museum & Research Center, located at 114 N. Main. Meet and greet the Miss New Mexico candidates and their instructors. For more information call 625-9495.

June 25

Cody Canada and The Departed Cody Canada and The Departed is playing Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Doors open at 8 p.m.

This is a 21 and over event.

For tickets and more information, visit wayoutwestroswell.com or call 575-627-2072.

June 25 - July 4

Band Camp High School & Middle School Band Camp, beginning Wednesday, June 25th

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Thursday July 3

Pecos Flavors Winery

Amy Lavere Concert, Thursday, July 3rd, at 7pm, at Pecos Flavors Winery, located at 305 N. Main. Admission is $10.

For more information call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com

through Friday, July 4th, at the ENMU-R Arts & Science Center room 122, located at 61 University Blvd. The middle school camp is open to any band student who has completed grades 6-7 and will be held from 9am to 11am each day, the high school camp is open to any band student in grades 9-12, including students who have just graduated. The high school camp

will be held from 1pm to 3pm each day. Students who have completed the eighth grade may attend either camp. Both of the band camps will perform at the city fireworks display held on July 4th. The cost for the week is $25 and scholarships are available. There will be no auditions or marching.

For more information call 6246720 or 208-8463.

CALENDAR

June 26 - June 29

Roswell Film Festival Roswell Film Festival, Thursday, June 26th through Sunday, June 29th, at the Roswell Mall, located at 4501 N. Main.

The Roswell Film Festival will feature filmmaker workshops, panel discussions, interviews, networking, music, entertainment and more. There will be continuous sci-fi films and short films at Allen Theaters Friday, June 27th through Sunday, June 29th, from 10am to 6pm.Red Carpet Gala and awards for winning short sci-fi films from the digital shootout and best of high school films and film submissions will take place Saturday, June 28th, at 7pm, at the NMMI Pearson Auditorium. Daily passes are $10, full conference passes are $25, VIP tickets for all events including Red Carpet Gala are $35 and children under 12 are free. For more information visit roswellfilmcon.com or email info@roswellfilmcon.com

June 26

Del Castillo Del Castillo Concert, Thursday, June2 6th, at 7pm, at Pecos Flavors Winery, located at 305 N. Main. Admission is $25. For more information call 627-6265 or visit 11 >>

>>10 pecosflavorswinery.com.

Jerrod Niemann

June 27

Hang Loose Hang Loose is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North 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 6231700.

June 20

June 28

Dinner and Show for Veterans Church on the Move Presents a Free Steak Dinner & Show for all Veterans, Saturday, June 28th, at 6:30pm, at Church on the Move, located at 901 W. Brasher. For more information call 622-7011.

June 30

Learn to Knit Learn to Knit, Monday, June 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Roswell Public Library, located at 301 N. Pennsylvania.

Two local artists will teach beginners how to start knitting.

Please bring your own supplies, worsted weight yarn and size 6-9 needles. For more information call 622-7101.

July 3

Free Art Saturation Calling all artists, big and small. We are looking for all types of visual artists to contribute pieces of work that will be hung, placed and installed around the city of Roswell, New Mexico USA for anyone who appreciates amazing works of art to take away. No piece too big or too small. All types of artwork from anywhere in world welcomed.

Please share this with every artist you know. For more information and details of how to submit work, send us a message here or to : olivelucy@gmail.com Please note : if you are submitting art

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.

Friday June 20

Inn of the Mountain Gods

Known for an array of country singles, such as “I Love Women (My Momma Canʼt Stand)” and fresh off a brand new album, country musicʼs Jerrod Niemann plays at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm! Influenced at a young age by country acts like Lefty Frizzell and George Strait, Jerrod learned to play his first musical instrument on an autographed Tracy Lawrence guitar his mom won in a contest. Years later, Garth Brooks called him to collaborate on a few songs with Richie Brown, including “Good Ride Cowboy,” one of the most played country songs of 2005.

Now, fast forward to 2010 where Jerrod signed to Braid Paisleyʼs label and his debut single, “Lover, Lover” became his first Top 40 single and number one country hit. Thereʼs no doubting that country musicʼs biggest legends have influenced him to become a legend of his own caliber. No stranger to modern day country radio, other smash songs from Jerrod include “What Do You Want” and “One More Drinkinʼ Song,” as well as 2012ʼs “Shininʼ on Me” and “Only God Could Love You More.” Most recently, Jerrod released “Drink to That All Night,” the first single off his new album released this year. Catch country superstar Jerrod Niemann at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now by clicking the link below. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

from outside the US on the customs form please mark as gift and with a value of zero.

Items can be mailed to: Jessica Parham, 1104 N. Lea, Roswell, NM 88201.

July 3

Amy Lavere Amy Lavere Concert, Thursday, July 3rd, at 7pm, at Pecos Flavors Winery, located at 305

N. Main. Admission is $10. For more information call 627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com

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Karaoke at Cree Meadows Lounge Karaoke with DJ Pete, every

Jerrod Niemann Known for an array of country singles, such as “I Love Women (My Momma Canʼt Stand)” and fresh off a brand new album, country musicʼs Jerrod Niemann plays at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm! Influenced at a young age by country acts like Lefty Frizzell and George Strait, Jerrod learned to play his first musical instrument on an autographed Tracy Lawrence guitar his mom won in a contest. Years later, Garth Brooks called him to collaborate on a few songs with Richie Brown, including “Good Ride Cowboy,” one of the most played country songs of 2005.

Now, fast forward to 2010 where Jerrod signed to Braid Paisleyʼs label and his debut single, “Lover, Lover” became his first Top 40 single and number one country hit.

Thereʼs no doubting that country musicʼs biggest legends have influenced him to become a legend of his own caliber. No stranger to modern day country radio, other smash songs from Jerrod include “What Do You Want” and “One More Drinkinʼ Song,” as well as 2012ʼs “Shininʼ on Me” and “Only God Could Love You More.” Most recently, Jerrod released “Drink to That All Night,” the first single off his new album released this year.

Catch country superstar Jerrod Niemann at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now by clicking the link below. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call 4647777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

CALENDAR

June 21

Voz De Mando Though they have only been a band for a few short years, Mexican group Voz de Mando broke through to mainstream almost immediately with the success of their hit single, “Comandos del M.P. (500 Balazos)” in 2010. Get ready to dance the night away when Voz de Mando plays at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday, June 21! Consisting of brothers Jorge and Miguel, who play accordion and bajosexto respectively, Voz de Mando made a name for themselves by self-releasing their first two albums before signing to Univision Music Group in 2010. When “Comandos del M.P. (500 Balazos)” was sent to the airwaves, it became a Top Ten hit on Billboardʼs Regional Mexican Songs chart, joining the ranks of Los Tigres del Norte and Juanes. As their success continues, the band now has accolades on 16 charts including Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs.

Peaking at #4, some of these Hot Latin Songs include “Y Ahora Resulta,” “Muchacho de Campo,” and “Versos De Mi Alma.” The combination of accordion, bajosexto, tuba, and drums will make for the perfect night of fun, filled with Latin dancing and sing-a-longs.

Donʼt miss Voz de Mando at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by clicking the link below. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 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.

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ARTS

The Gallery makes a call for UFO art

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

The annual UFO art show is out of this world!

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The Gallery of the Roswell Fine Arts League will host the 5th annual UFO Artshow from July 1 to July 5.

According to Bob Phillips, from the Roswell Fine Arts League, "The Gallery has been doing this, and this is our fifth year for this. Once again we are doing it. People have to comply to either a two-dimensional or threedimensional object that is UFO, space, science, technology, science-fiction or anything on that scale. We have had lots of kids enter this in the past particularly, but some adults have done some amazing work as well. We have the support of a very well known UFO author and researcher, Don Schmitt. He has just taken

this on as the thing he does in the community when he comes in for the UFO festival.

"Whatever your personal feelings on UFOs, I think everybody gets that it is an important part of our cultural tourism, and an important part of our economy."

Roswell’s most famous incident will be the inspiration for a show of art sponsored by the Roswell Fine Arts League and hosted by the RFAL Gallery.

The UFO Artshow joins our other highly successful RFAL showcase, the international Annual Juried Show at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The show will offer yet again an outlet for the creativity of artists everywhere

— even from another galaxy.

All entries must depict a theme or imagery related to UFOs, space, science fiction, etc., rendered on a circular board, clay/ceramic or canvas 12” in diameter or smaller. All media (including photography) and all ages are welcome.

All artwork must be for sale and delivered to the gallery

by Monday, June 23. Entry fee is $5 per piece and artists may enter up to three pieces.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Galaxy, first, second and third places.

For more information contact Nancy Phillips at 6233213.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Rey Berrones Photo On June 9, Virgin Galactic held their “Elevating Customer Experience” program at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

Virgin Galactic presents New Mexico Space Tourism

As Virgin Galactic prepares to launch commercial space flights, they are also investing in New Mexico space tourism

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

irgin Galactic has begun selling space tourism in New Mexico. Granted, they have yet to place a tourist into space, but that hasn't stopped them from bringing people from other countries into New Mexico to see the place that birthed space exploration.

The idea is quite simple.

Launch someone into space, and charge them for the ride.

Lucky f or New Mexico, it isn't that simple.

If it were that simple, there are several other places in the world that are better suited to space launches at a cheaper price with less regulatory hassles. So then why pick New Mexico launching space tourists?

In short, it’s the New Mexico

experience.

New Mexico has a long history of fostering dreamers and space pioneers that eventually paved the way for mankind to eventually journey into space. Robert H. Goddard f ound several things in New Mexico that helped him fulfill his dreams of spaceflight, not the least of which was the culture.

In a 1935 letter to New Mexico Military Instit u t e Colonel D. C. Pearson, G o d d a rd stated that he had been looking for an environ-

ment that "should combine an even climate - year-round outdoor working conditions, few cloudy or hazy days, low average wind velocity, small annual rainf all - with level terrain, low vegetation, adequate transportation facilities and suitable living conditions for the men employed in the work" of building and testing rockets. Not only did he find that in Roswell, but he also

found the local culture more than willing to help him build and test his rockets. Locals, later known as "Dr. Goddard's Don Quixotes," played Sancho to his wild dreams.

Aerospace testing and experimentation didn't stop with Dr. Goddard. New Mexico as a whole has played host to a great number of people that are pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

This is partially due to the environment that Dr. Goddard found and partially due to a New Mexican culture that fosters this exploration.

This culture is a cor nerstone of the experience that Virgin Galactic is ultimately selling.

They are selling a space exper ience that not only includes a trip to space, but leading up to that, the space tourist and their families get to come to New Mexico and experience that land that pioneered space flight. They get immersed in the culture that has fostered high altitude experimentation for nearly a century.

The nice part about that is that those that can't afford a flight into space on one of Virgin Galactic's ships can easily experience the New Mexican space experience.

Almost more importantly, communities in New Mexico can embrace this space tourism as a new industry of people coming into the state.

And make no mistake, they are already coming. Virgin Galactic has already sold more than 70 seats on the commercial spaceflights. The people that have bought these tickets have started coming to New Mexico. They are br inging their friends and f amilies and showing them the land from which they will

"We are trying to get the message across that things are great here in New Mexico, and there are many great experiences.”

-Carolyn Wincer, Virgin Galactic

become astronauts.

According to Carolyn Wincer, head of travel and tourism development at Virgin Galactic, "There is already tourism coming to the state because of what Virgin Galactic is doing. We are starting our commercial flights early next year with our customers, so by the end of the year people need to be ready to go. Over a time, the volume of tourists is going to ramp up as time goes by and we ramp up our service."

All signs point to a f airly quick uptick in passenger volume within just this calendar year. Virgin Galactic is anticipating commercial flights to begin at the beginning of next year. Including only the people that have paid deposits, Virgin Galactic will have launched more people into space in their first year of spaceflights than have ever been in space.

One of the hurdles that Virgin Galactic is now experiencing is presenting the unique New Mexican experience to world travelers. While perfect for spaceflights, the wide open desolate spaces in New Mexico present both a physical challenge as well as a cultural challenge.

Wincer has to warn visitors in advance that there are large physical gaps between cities that almost all travelers are not accustomed to encountering. Visitors will also encounter New Mexicans that are used to these large spaces, and as a result have an almost abnormally large personal space boundaries compared to everywhere else in the world. However, she is quick to point out that this is a good thing.

"We are trying to get the message across that things are great here in New Mexico, and there are many great experiences. It is really about polishing it up after people SEE

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The program was a daylong bootcamp on what Continued from Page 13 tourist expectations are from understand the expectations world travelers coming to of the market."

New Mexico.

Recently, Virgin Galactic While it is hard to summareached out to New Mexican rize a full day breakdown of communities with their 'Ele- how New Mexican businessvating Customer Experi- es can both cater to and take ence' program. It was advantage of the new influx offered in several cities in of what Virgin Galactic the central New Mexico cor- termed "Seasoned Internaridor and focused on getting tional Travelers," there are the word out on how best to some interesting points that present the New Mexican they returned to throughout experience to visitors that the day. are in many cases coming The main point was simple. from the other side of the People are coming to New world.

Mexico to experience New Response to the program Mexico. They are not coming has been overwhelmingly to find luxury hotels or other positive. Wincer said, "We big city amenities. If they have been really excited wanted those things, they about it. We've had good would stay in the big cities. tur n outs everywhere we People are coming to New have been. We have been to Mexico for the authentic Las Cruces, Elephant Butte, New Mexican experience Truth or Consequenses, that can't be had anywhere Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and else. this was our last one in Alamogordo.

"We decided to start the program on the Rio Grande corridor to see what kind of response we got, but then we are looking to hand it over to some other entity that will do the training on a This insight is very posistatewide level. We really tive for small businesses, as weren't sure what kind of most of these tourists lookuptake we were going to ing for the experience are get. not likely to want to go to a "We had people come in chain store or restaurant. from outside. When we were They are looking for our in Elephant Butte, we had local culture, heritage and people coming in from architecture and are adverse Kingston, and when we were to generic strip mall food in Santa Fe we had people and buildings. Again, they coming in from Taos." can get that sort of thing The Alamogordo program without dr iving several had several people from hours into the interior of Ruidoso, Mescalero and New Mexico.

Roswell in attendance.

They also adressed several

VIRGIN

shortfalls in how tourists are treated by our towns. First on the list was the early closure of businesses and facilities. There are many examples of this, but most recently, the Roswell government was debating the hours of operation of public restrooms downtown. That this debate even happened at all was indicative of how little accomidation New Mexican towns give to tourists.

From the point of view of the tourist, or a traveler, the availability of these facilities and other safe havens is one of the primary shortfalls of New Mexican towns.

For a f oreign traveller, everything is stressful because nothing is normal.

One of the things brought up in the training was the fact that many New Mexican restaurants close bef ore many European restaurants open up for dinner service.

As a result, for many travellers, going by their own normal schedules, Allsup's becomes the only available dinner option. There could be something to the "World Famous Bean and Beef Burr ito" after all.

They also touched on the f act that many New Mexican businesses do not have an internet pressence, and many of these travelers rely on their smartphones to guide them in strange places. The Virgin Galactic team said that it is important that people in New Mexican cities have knowledge of their own town because they will be asked f or direction when smartphones fail.

Of course, with that said, it also makes for an environ-

The main point was simple.

People are coming to New Mexico to experience New Mexico. They are not coming to find luxury hotels or other big city amenities. If they wanted those things, they would stay in the big cities.

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ment where local internet pressence is easily cornered, which creates an opportunity for savy business owners.

Of course, there are negatives, but the program was positive overall. To be sure, Virgin Galactic wouldn't be here if there wasn't a positive experience to sell.

The thing that was most important about the training was to make sure that people that interacted with tourists know four things.

The history of the area, the history of the culture, the history of the native culture and the history of New Mexico. You can help people have a great New Mexican exper ience if you can't speak with knowledge of the place you are.

They also went on to explain that knowing the regional history and culture is critical for southern New Mexico. Wincer noted that one of the things that they had to hammer home in Santa Fe is that there is more to New Mexico than Albuquerque and up. With that said, it becomes the responsibility for the southern part of the state to take up the task of telling their own stories.

While Virgin Galactic are done for now doing this program for now, they plan on presenting it, or something similar in the future, as they are invested in New Mexico and New Mexico tourism for the long haul.

Wincer said, "If a New Mexico community is interested in us coming and doing this program locally, if we get the numbers, we will come and do it."

If you are interested in Virgin Galactic bringing their tourism training locally, contact kelly.barncastle@virgingalactic.com.

SELFIES

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ple to be trying to win a game based on unproven technology. After we see how it works this year, we may be able to go bigger and better next year."

"The map is one way that people can get involved. It will have instruction. We will also have stickers at different locations around town that tells you how to see that particular interactive element or augmented reality at that location. Also, if people are on instagram or twitter, they can follow the hashtag cosmicon2014.

"Once people start using it more, it will make more sense.

It is kind of like an evolution of the QR Code.

"Augmented reality is using your cellphone, smartphone, computers and technology to create a hybrid way of interacting with the world.

"It is traditional media, print, and it is online. The idea was some fun interactive way of getting people involved.

Sharing online with social media, social networks, facebook, twitter or instagram.

"What I try to do is innovate.

It is an innovative approach to advertising the Cosmicon and the Filmf est. It is creating some fun and excitement.

"I feel like our target market is the younger generation because they are the ones that are savy with this type of technology.

"Our map is going to be in the Cosmicon Filmfest guide.

People are going to get to interact with new technology when that comes out. It is kind of a big experiment to see what is going to happen. We will see what kind of buzz will be created.

"The best way that this works is when people share it, and other people then do it, and you get this wave of interaction."

HISTORY

Artesia ... the energetic community

By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian

Part one in a series on Artesia

Jennifer Coats Photo

Downtown Artesia Our neighbor, Artesia is an active progressive city with under 11,000 citizens. The town has an interesting background worth reviewing.

The first resident of the area was a union soldier, John T. Trisitt who homesteaded where the city now stands.

Trisitt, a bachelor, lived on the place for several years before selling it to a gent named Frank Rheinholdt, a decendant of a Swiss colony which was established southwest of the village of Eddy. In turn, he sold a portion of the property to Mrs. Salloe Chisum, niece of Cattle Baron John Chisum.

The remainder was sold to Mr. J.R. Ray in January 1900 Sallie was one of the cariiest of settlers and also one of the most productive.

No chrcooele of the southwest would be complete without mention of this tascistnanas ere, 1877 twenty years old she departed Donton, Texas with

a family carovan headed by John Chisum’s brother, James.

They travel upstream took her through some properties that in later years would become Sallie’s Artesia home. Unfortunately, during one night, while approaching the Jingle bob ranch headquarters, Indians stole the heard.

John Chisum was the cinsinodte cattleman, but he also hosted social affairs frequently. Upon her arrival Sallie was given the task of hostess of these social functions as well as supervisor of the household staff. She often included ranching chores in her lifestyle. The cowhands confirmed that the attractive young lady was profieient with firearms and could ride and rope a steer as well as many a cow boys.

In November, 1898, Chisum sent his Niece to school to Anton Cnico where she met and later merried a man

named willidon Robert. Three boys were born to the Union, however one boy died at an earlt age. The marriage did not last even through the family moved to the jingle bob. In January 1880, Sallie’s husband became Chisum’s bookkeeper.

As the years passed Chisum developed a cancerous tumor, which later took his life. With Chisum gone Sallie filed a homestead claim on one of Chisum’s line camps at the Chisum springs, (Which progressed to the present city of Ardcsia) Here Sallie drilled the first artesian well for that vicinity then built several buildings that included a small slop and living quartors. Prior to Sallies investment, a small town-site was built comsisting of a framed shack housing a country store a post office, and a railroad station, the sidingwas known simply as “miller” deseribed

as a “Place where trains always whistled and sometimes stopped.

Sallie’s frayed marriage diesolved and she divorced William Robert who returned to Germany with the two boys, citing their need for an education. The ex-Mrs Robert applied herself to erecting a small adobe home. Wooded by a rael estate promoter named Baldw ie Stegman, Sallie took him be her second husband. The couple lived in the Miller adobe house until a flood raging down Eagle Draw, destroyed the adobe building.

Most historians agree that this adventurous and brave woman was quite remarkable.

Many have identified her as a true “Angel of mercy” Who often nursed the sick and housed and fed the hungry travelers. It appears she assisted in delivering the first rnolo baby born in the settlement.

Before the railroad was built from Eddy through Miller to Roswell, there were no stores in the little settlement. After the railroad was completed in October 1894, the couple built a new post office and renamed the town Stegman, which was later, changed to Miller-Stegman. But the Marriage was short-lived and Sallie again turned her interests to the advancement of her small community. It gained a post office in the mid May 1888 with Sallie as the first postmistress. It is said that she recorded $4.36 in stamps for the first 40 days.

The completion of the railroad gave village, now caked Artesie, a tie-in with the population to the east and a greatly improved opportunity to grow. It became a rail stop for the Hagerman rail promotion which brought rail service from Pecos to Eddy and thence to Roswell. Unfortunately the railroad was not an immediate success and in 1896 the Pecos River Railroad

went into the hands of a receiver later it was renamed the Pecos Valley and Northeast Railroad, then at the turn of the century it was taken over by the Santa Fe Railroads.

The railroad operated from a boxcar for the first few years, but in January 1905 a frame shack was erected to be used by the agent. C.D. Brown. By 1905, the community had increased to about 2,000 residents with less than a dozen business buildings, most on Artesia’s Main Street.

(The treight depot and warehouse bur ned in 1947 and were rebuild soon after.) The post office was first located where the depot was, however it was moved seceral tines before residing at its present site.

Artesia was always a proud city. Her residents seem to have built for the future. In May 1896. Mr.John Richey (now know as the father of Artesia) Staked out a desert claim and began farming. He and partners H.W. Hamilton and J. Mack Smith purchased 80 acres from J.R Ray in 1901.

Two years later. Richey organized the Artesia town site Company which consisted of four energetic gentleman: Joe Clayton, John Hodges, J,A. C Hingham and S.P. Deming, who purchased 160 acres and joined Richey in drilling Artesia’s first well, completed in July 1903. In four seeding years the group brought in 1,200 people to farm the area.

It is said of these early settlers lived in old Indian caves and dugouts.

In an obvious need, Artesia took a sweedess for actim to implement a newspaper. The first lesson of the Artseia Advocate was on August 29 1903. The 12” by 19” page was set by hand letter by letter. The founder, Gayle Taibot published the Advocate for about eleven years.

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UFOLOGY

Progress in teleportation: catching up with aliens?

Looking Up

I

By Donald Burleson nteresting things have been happening recently at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Physicists at the university’s Kavli Institute of Nanoscience have succeeded in teleporting a bundle of quantum data from one electron to another, across a dis-

tance of three meters. People often say that the teleported information travels faster than the speed of light, but this is a misconception, as there is no “travelling” involved. The teleported entity doesn’t cross the intervening space at all; it simply appears instantly on the other end.

Rudimentary teleportation experiments have been done before. A few years ago in the Canary Islands, a photon was teleported from one island to another, a distance of nearly 90 miles. The difference, though, is that in the Netherlands experiments, the teleportation is done with such high reliability that the process has a 100 percent replication rate. The effects are fully reproducible; the experiment can be repeated any number of times with the

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same predictable outcome.

Good science must always be done that way, and in this case it’s accomplished by means of an astonishingly complex and ingenious labyrinth of lasers, beam splitters, and light detectors, employing a technique commonly called quantum entanglement, where a change in the spin-state of one electron can simultaneously be reflected as a corresponding change in the spin-state of a distant electron.

Such a replication of quantum information amounts to teleporting a particle across a space in zero time, because in a very real sense a particle is the system of information associated with it. This process has only been done, even in the sophisticated experiments in the Nether-

lands, on the particle level.

That’s a great deal short of teleporting a tennis ball or a frog! Indeed, teleporting a whole water molecule, when someone succeeds in doing it, will be millions of times more complicated than anything accomplished so far. But in terms of replicable, rigorous scientific results, the Kavli group is making enormous strides.

In the early days of quantum mechanics, Albert Einstein was skeptical of the idea of “entangling” two particles, shooting them apart each at the speed of light, altering the spin of one of the particles, and seeing the other particle’s spin change the same way. Einstein called it “spooky action at a distance” and thought it made no intuitive sense. It doesn’t, but it’s

still true. Scientists had to learn that in the world of subatomic particles, things proceed in an often counter-intuitive way. Electrons don’t know they’re supposed to follow the rules of logic and grammar.

And maybe that’s part of the reason why, when we look at the UFO phenomenon, we see a level of technological advancement that we can only remotely dream of equaling. UFO crews could well have been doing macrolevel teleportation for countless ages, not finding it contrary to their common sense at all. Perhaps an alien mind just thinks that way to start with.

But hopefully even we humans are finally beginning to grasp how the universe really works.