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Thursday, August 7, 2014 Volume 20, Issue 15

Publisher: Charles Fischer Editor: Rey Berrones Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Donald Burleson, Stu Pritchard Roswell Daily Record Staff Writers: Dylanne Petros Contributing Photographers: Jennifer Coats

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In The Spotlight

Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears

Screen

One Prayer Away

Arts

RFAL Juried Art Show

Stage

Way Way Off Broadway

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The Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears returns for a second year. This year adds a color race on the evening before the mud race.

Photographer: Rey Berrones

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Rey Berrones Photos Top: Local filmmaker Robert Mendoza films a scene for “One Prayer Away.”

Right: Director Fernando Urquides discusses a scene on the set of “One Prayer Away.”

One Prayer Away

With his life now reformed, local actor Fernando Urquides is set on telling the true stories of other reformed Roswell criminals

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

t is almost unreal to hear Fernando Urquides tell his own story. His is a violent story that, unfortunately, is not unique in Roswell. In fact, while stories like his are sometimes swept under the rug, his story represents many that have grown up here in Roswell.

Urquides says, "I rolled these street as a drug dealer and drug user, and not only did the enemy change my insides, but he changed my appearance. I shaved my head and tattooed the word 'sinner' across my head. I glued two pieces of hair to my head like horns and wore white contacts, and people called me wicked. I could show you pictures and you wouldn't recogize me. I was an evil dude, and I was surrounded by a whole horde of evil dudes."

Things have changed for Urquides since that time. In the intervening years, he has paid his dues, cleaned up his act and found direction in both his church and the film industry.

In the last few years, Urquides has taken the evil look and used that to book roles in various film projects. He has been in a few film projects that have been featured here in Vision Magazine, has shot a few that are in the pipeline, and has been actively involved in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque film industry.

He has also been involved with Neighborhood Church of the Nazarene and The Temple Detail Shop, where many like him are turning their life around.

According to Jeremy Ridens, The Temple Detail Shop has just recently started, and it functions as "a ministry for men and women that can't get jobs and that have felonies. ...people coming out of the penitentiary that are trying to change their life around and life for the lord, people that can't get jobs elsewhere... We are trying to provide opportunities."

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“Stepping into Sunlight” pastels by Kathy Craig.

RFAL Juried Art Show

By Dylanne Petros Vistas Editor ore than 200 works will be featured at the Roswell Museum and Art Center for the Roswell Fine Arts League/New Mexico Miniature Arts Society Juried Art Show starting in August.

There will be an opening reception and awards given Aug. 14 starting at 6:30 p.m., said Joyce Tucker.

The art show is sponsored in part by the city of Roswell Lodgers Tax Fund and the Xcel Foundation. The Roswell Museum and Arts Center has been hosting the show for around 20 years, Tucker said.

A juried art show is different than a regular art show because all of the works of art are judged before the show even starts.

“All of the entries are looked by a panel,” she said. “They

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look at all of the entries and choose the ones that are actually going to be in the show.”

After the entries are chosen, they are actually judged and awards are given.

Artists are often more concern about the jurors because they look at the work first and determine who gets picked to be in the show, Tucker said.

“There’s over $5,000 in awards both from the RFAL itself and from very generous sponsors that include businesses, organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and individuals who personally sponsor awards,” she said.

There are awards for best of show and for people’s choice.

Along with those awards, there are three different categories in the show. The categories are photography/digi-

ta, 3-D, standard works and miniatures.

Each category has three different awards, which are similar to first, second and third place awards, Tucker said.

The reason the art show is held is to fulfill a mission statement that Roswell Fine Arts League made when the organization first started in 1981.

“Part of their mission statement was to provide opportunities for artists to exhibit their work, to present art to the community — a chance for the community to appreciate it — and an outlet for national and international work,” Tucker said.

After the awards ceremony, the art will be on display until Aug. 24.

Alamogordo

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. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 446-2113, or visit ShroudNM.com.

Aug 1 - 3, 8, 9 Annie The Alamogordo Music Theater presents Annie on the Flickinger stage under the direction of Pary Bennett. A spunky orphan girl finds a home with a New York millionaire during the Depression, but must dodge the clutches of her evil orphanage mistress. Annie is a Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehanʼs musical based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit alamogordomusictheatre.org.

Aug 9 The Bob Cats The Bob Cats will perform classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues and bossa nova.

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Don McLean

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Spencer Theater

The acoustically supreme Spencer Theater is the ideal venue for an artist like Don McLean, a poetic, thoughtful singersongwriter with a sweetly reverential voice and visionary ballads. A member of the Songwritersʼ Hall of Fame, Don McLeanʼs superstar status is always attributed to his remarkable song, “American Pie,” which thrust McLean upon the music scene the world over. The performance starts at 7 p.m., with a grilled pork chop buffet before the show at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the performance are $66 and $69. Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

served Parking Spaces area and gates open at 6:45 and close at 7:45 p.m. Concert begins promptly at 8 p.m. and ends sharply at 10 p.m. Once in your reserved parking space you will not be able to move your vehicle except for an emergency. Parking space holders may enter the parking area between 6:45 and 7:45 p.m. and either park or unload vehicle occupants, chairs, ta-

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Walk-up fees are: $10 per person or $15 per couple. All participants are required to follow the directions of the safety crew and parking attendants and security guards. Email: info@flickingercenter.com Phone: 437-2202 More Info: www.flickingercenter.com Location Details NM Space Museum 3198 State Route 2001 Alamogordo NM 88310 US

Aug 13-16 75th Otero County Fair and Rodeo Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Preferred Realty 75th Otero County Fair and Rodeo will be held Aug. 13 to Aug. 16. The most fun-filled four days in Otero County will feature food, games and carnival rides.

Livestock activities includes steer, heifer, swine, lamb and goat shows. The fair will be held at the Otero County Fairgrounds on the corner of White Sands Boulevard and Fairgrounds Road across from White Sands Mall. Paid gates are open daily 8 a.m. until 11

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p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Contact Becky McFarland, Fairground Manager at 434-0788. Gate fee is $2 ( five-years-old and younger and 65 and older are free). Rodeo tickets are $8 each and $3 for 12 and under $12. Reserved Rodeo seat tickets are available at Dollar Boots and Jeans.

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Aug 9 The Shirelles The Shirelles Sponsored by Lynn & Bruce Morgan Saturday, August 9 at 8 p.m. When The Shirelles rang out their uncertain question in song: “...will you still love me tomorrow,” listeners around the world roared YES! The classic song, sung by a class act of ladies, was just one of many different Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues and smooth uptown soul tunes they intoned into history. The Shirelles, starring Beverly Lee, were the first major female vocal group of the rock era, defining the so-called “girl group” sound with their 6 >>

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Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

Aug 16 Don McLean The acoustically supreme Spencer

Stevie Stone

Saturday August 8

Stevie Stone 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 627-2072.

Theater is the ideal venue for an artist like Don McLean, a poetic, thoughtful singer-songwriter with a sweetly reverential voice and visionary ballads. A

Roswell Fine Arts League 31st Annual

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Way Out West

member of the Songwritersʼ Hall of Fame, Don McLeanʼs superstar status is always attributed to his remarkable song, “American Pie,” which thrust McLean upon the music scene the world over. The song is practically an American anthem; an eight and a half minute epic tune with enigmatic lyrics that tap into our cultural history and easily transcends generations to stand the test of time. In fact, it was recently voted to be one of the top five greatest American songs of the 20th century.

Written and recorded by McLean in 1971, the deeply moving, folk-rock-ballad about the untimely death of music idol Buddy Holly, was joined by his equally beautiful “Vincent,”(Starry Starry Night) a tribute to the tormented artist Vincent Van Gogh. Additional poignant folk-rock songs – like “Empty Chairs,” a wistful song of lost love and loneliness and “Sister Fatima” a song of hope and healing – further immortalized McLean as one of Americaʼs truly great singer-songwriters. He has been called a master of “spirituality in rhythm and verse” and his songs, including one about Fred Astaire, are among the finest tributes ever written to music.

(Tables were turned on him – in terms of song tributes – when Roberta Flack made him the subject of her 1974 blockbuster hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song”.) Between the heady years of 1971 and 2012, Don McLean re-

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leased more than 20 albums and scored major chart successes with “Everyday” (1973), “Mountains OʼMourne” (1974), “Crying” (1980), “Castles in the Air” (1981), “Since I Donʼt Have You”(1981), “Canʼt Blame the Train” (1987) and again with “American Pie” in the UK in 1991. He most recently released new songs in Addicted to Black in 2009 and a compilation CD American Troubadour in 2012.

He comes to the Spencer with his band on electric bass, guitar, drums and synthesizer to perform his greatest hits and favorite tunes with all the lyrical poignancy and folk power for which heʼs held his fame. The performance starts at 7 p.m., with a grilled pork chop buffet before the show at 5 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $66 and $69.

Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

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Aug 21-22 Shrek The Musical Sponsored by Devon Energy, Shrek The Musical, based is on the Oscar®winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyoneʼs favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who wonʼt shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and youʼve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, thereʼs one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaims Shrek The Musical, “Far, far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway!” Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Performances begin at 7 p.m. Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 West Main Street Artesia, NM 88210 Phone: 746-4212 Website: www.ArtesiaArtsCouncil.com Tickets are $15 for Adults (13 and over).

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Aug 8 Full Moon Walk Full Moon Walk, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park Date: Aug. 8, Time: 7:30 to 8 p.m. Event Description: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park hosting a Full Moon Walk with the entrance time limited to between 7:30 to 8 p.m. Normal entrance fees will apply for the Moon Walk (adults $5, children 7-12 $3, children 6 and under free). Docents will illuminate the animals but adults may carry a flashlight to use on the trail. For more information, call the zoo at 887-5516.

Aug 15 Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park on Aug. 15, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Limestone Campground Group Shelter. Large telescopes will be set up to look at the planets Mars and Saturn and other wonders of the night sky. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes as well. There will be a laser light tour of the summer constellations at 9:30 p.m. There is no fee for this program other than the $5.00 per vehicle day-use fee or camping fees for those who are staying at the park. The Star Party will be cancelled if

Hayes Carll

Saturday August 16

The Liberty

The Liberty is presenting an evening with Hayes Carll. This is a 21 and over show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, visit thelibertyinc.com.

the sky is too cloudy. For more information, call the park at 457-2384.

Carrizozo

Aug 21 Shepherd Moon On Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Shepherd Moon will present a concert of vocals and instrumentals at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo. Performing music that is original, jazzy, energetic with a touch of Celtic

will be Becky Reardon, composer and guitarist, Julie Hawley on lever harp, Joan Zucker, cellist and Pat Ramsay OʼConnell, playing sax and flute. The Carrizozo Summer Pops Concert will be followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the performers. Shepherd Moon will also perform at 10 am on August 21 in multipurpose room of the Carrizozo School Complex as part of the Carrizozo Music School Outreach Program. All our concerts are free and open to the

public. The name of the ensemble Shepherd Moon, comes from a song written by Reardon about Saturnʼs little moons. With gravitational pull, these moon keep the icy, dusty rings of Saturn in place “The song expresses a longing to have somebody that would hold me in place when Iʼm running around, and we liked that the name is enigmatic and feminine. Even though we perform a lot of cross genre and multilayered music, thereʼs something that holds or shepherds us, which is our devotion to make whatever weʼre playing groove.” Thanks to Zia Natural Gas Company for their generous sponsorship of the concerts. Their commitment to enhance the quality of entertainment and education in Carrizozo and the surrounding area is critical to our continuing Classical Series, Summer Pops and School Outreach. To reach the church, turn West from Route 54 on 12th Street between the 54 Emporium and Royʼs Ice Cream Parlour. Go one block and turn right onto D Ave and go 2 blocks North.

Both school and church are located at the corner of D Ave. and 10th Street. The next concert in the Carrizozo Classical Series is on Monday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. World renown cellist Zuill Bailey, accompanied by pianist Lara Downes, will play music by American composers

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of the 20ʼs, 30ʼs and 40ʼs at both an afternoon school outreach concert and an evening community concert. Coming on Nov. 16 and 17, will be La Catrina Quartet, featuring Latin and standard string quartets.

For more information about any of the concerts, please check www.carrizozomusic.org or call Elaine Brannen at 6482757. Carrizozo Music sponsors a series of classical, summer pops and school outreach concerts with a commitment to providing free quality music to the residents of Lincoln County. Whenever possible these concerts are made available to students of the Carrizozo School System and residents of New Horizon Development Center.

Roswell

Every Week, Mon - Sat 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 10 >>

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he Roswell Elks Lodge 969 will be hosting its annual New Mexico Elks Wounded Warrior Project Sept. 13.

The event is a golf tournament and all proceeds earned will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project and will be hosted at the NMMI golf course.

“We run the char ity golf (tour nament) and we also take time to honor our veterans at the tournament,” said Ralph Brown, char ity golf chairperson.

The New Mexico Elks Wounded Warr ior Project aims to serve the community’s veterans in making sure they have everything they need to live comfortably.

The proceeds raised from the tournament go to assisting veteran families in the Roswell community. In the last two years, Elks Lodge and Wounded Warriors have given more than $39,000 to 56 families in the community, Brown said.

The goal of this year’s tournament is $25,000, which is

$3,000 more than what the Elks Lodge raised last year, he said.

Each year the Elks Lodge hosts a spring and fall tournament. Overall, there have been 11 charity tournaments and the community has donated more than $255,000, Brown said.

Each year, the Elks Lodge accepts 24 four-person teams for the tournament.

“This tournament sells out as far as teams,” Brown said.

Brown said all 24 teams are signed up about two weeks before the tournament.

Donations f or Wounded Warr ior will be accepted until the day of the tournament and there are various levels of money that people can donate, he said.

People can donate $100, which is classified as a bronze donation. With donating $100, the sponsors will get a sign, a hat and two tickets f or lunch and refreshments on the day of the tournament. The silver donation is $250 and donators will receive a sing, two hats, and

The Featured Artist at The Gallery for August, from Capitan NM and Columbia MO is regional favorite, Todd Shelby at Anamalia Pottery.

Todd will exhibit his recent works in Painting and the innovative use of Recycled Materials from August 8 through August 30, 2014.

Please Join us for Todd’s Artist’s Reception on Friday, August 8, 2014 From 6:00 to 9:00 PM

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Courtesy Photo 2013-14 NMEA State President Rohnnie Tupin, NMEA Veterans Svc. Chairman Bill Mann, Roswell Elks Charity Golf Chairperson Ralph Brown, Roswell Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Wayne Mahy, Roswell Toyota General Manager Billy Sills.

Operation Wounded Warrior Golf

By Dylanne Petros Vistas Editor f our tickets f or lunch and refreshments, Brown said.

The next donation step is a gold donation of $500 and people will receive a banner, three hats and six tickets for lunch and refreshments. Platinum donations are $1000 and the person will receive two banners, four hats and eight tickets for lunch and refreshments. Finally, people who donate $5000 will be considered an executive platinum sponsor and they will receive four banners, four hates, eight tickets for lunch and refreshments and one

The annual golfing fundraiser for Operation Wounded Warrior NM is set to tee off tour nament team of f our players, he said.

All other monetary donations will be accepted as well, he said.

“The reason we’ve been successful is that the community has responded to helping our veterans,” Brown said.

People who wish to form a team for the tournament must pay $70 per player, with a maximum of four players. The minimum handicap for teams is 40 and there may only be one single digit handicap per team.

The tournament will start at 8 a.m. at NMMI golf course.

Lunch, refreshments and scoring will take places at the Elks Lodge, 1720 N. Montana Ave. If people wish to sign up for the tournament all entries can be sent to 201 W. 19th St. “To be able to raise $255,000 in the community of Roswell is a lot of money and you wouldn’t be able to do it if you didn’t have a good cause and a good story,” Brown said.

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Opening Way Way Off Broadway

A newly founded theater company hopes to bring Broadway productions to the stage in Roswell

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By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

ow difficult is it to put on a licensed Broadway production on a Roswell stage? One newly f ounded theater company aims to find out. Currently, they are seeking sponsorships as they set out to secure the rights to put on "Les Miserables."

They are very close to their goal, but their mission won't stop there.

According to Tony Souza, Board Secretary and Managing Director, "Our goal is to produce the big s c a l e musicals.

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many shows, and this is a long term plan. Currently there isn't an avenue for the grand scale shows. ... We want to do big productions."

Summer Souza, Board President and Artistic Director continued, "We want to do large scale shows that are for f amilies, like "Sound of Music" or "Annie."

Tony adds, "If a city like Alamogordo can pull off 'Annie'... then Roswell is ready.

"We get frustrated that we have to drive to

Albuquerque or Texas to see major productions, and we feel that Roswell is ready and able to support that level of theater."

They are excited f or the project, as are the others that have come in to support the company.

Tony elaborated, "'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Grease,' and some of the productions that the Little Theatre has put on shows us that there is a need for that in Roswell.

"We went to the Spencer Theater performance of West Side Story.

We saw more people from Roswell up there than we saw f r o m Ruidoso.

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recognized half of the audience.

"It was a Monday afternoon.

People here are taking time off work or their schedule to go up to Ruidoso to see a show that they recognize."

Summer interjected, "That also inspired us. We said, 'why don't we do more of that here?'"

Tony continues, "It is not a theater specific issue. It is across the board. When you talk to people that grew up in Roswell, they say, 'back in the day people came to Roswell to shop, people came to Roswell to see shows.' Now, it has got away. It is time to br ing it back. It is time to make Roswell a cultural hub as much as it is a hub for the aliens. It is time to join the rest of the communities in New Mexico, because we have the talent and we have the interest."

"Step one of our mission is the reignite that passion for theater in our community.

And step 27 may be to introduce that passion into the schools or support an organization that already has that mechanism set up.

"That is one thing that we were very clear on when we formed this company. If there is already a mechanism in place for something that we

feel is important, we want to have the ability as an organization to invest in that, or assist in that.

"A good example is the Creative Learning Center. If they want to utilize our sets, costumes, actors or actresses to come in and do something for the schools, we would be happy to do a collaboration with them to benefit the community.

"We are not in competition with anybody. We plan on advertising for the Little Theatre, the college and our own program. We plan on linking our Facebook pages with their Facebook pages. It is not about 'come see our shows' ... it is about, 'go see theater.'

"We are going to extend as much of a professional courtesy as we can as far as coordinating performance dates and avoiding overlaps of rehearsal schedules. We are going to do our best to avoid that, because at this point, we don't have a huge pool of talent to pull from. It isn't that Roswell doesn't have the talent to support, it is just that no one knows about these things. We are going to make every effort to work professionally with the other organSEE

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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.

Every Wed 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 623-8557.

Every Wed 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 6231700.

Austin Rich

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 to 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 6229280.

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 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 Open Mic at Ginsberg Music Ginsberg Music opens up the

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Saturday August 16

Roswell Convention Center

Enjoy a fun night of laughs with Headliner Austin Rich of Louisville, Kentucky. He is making headway in comedic venues across the nation and heʼs making a debut in Roswell, on Saturday, August 16. Doors open at 7 p.m. Along with this wonderful caravan of comedians will be the host Bob Digga! These guys will have you laughing all night long. A portion of the proceeds will got to benefit the SE NM Veteranʼs Transportation Service.

stage every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. P.A. system and drums are provided, all other instruments must be brought by the musician.

Every Saturday Open Jam at Dragon and Rose Open Jam Every Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Dragon and Rose music studio

located at 4504 W. Second St. For more information, call 8405744.

Every Saturday Enchanted Evenings Enchanted Evenings, Every Saturday, now through Aug. 30, at 8 p.m., at Bottomless Lakes State Park, located at 545 Bottomless Lakes Rd. Bottomless Lakes will be hosting an Enchanted Evenings Program. These presentations include such topics as New Mexico wildlife, Geology of the area, Bottomless Lakes State Park History, New Mexico State Parks, Bird of the area, and many more interesting topics. A $5 entrance fee is required to attend the programs.

For more information call 6246058.

Every Sunday Sandbox Sundays Sandbox Sundays, every Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm, at Carmineʼs Italian Eatery, located at 625 N. Main. Enjoy

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summer jams to Top 40 Favorites with live music performed by Digital Beat Junkeez and DJ Tao In The Mix. For more information call 578-1914.

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

July 25 - September 5 Gussie and Elmer Schooley: 65 years of Painting The Isaac’s Gallery is pleased to present a group of paintings by the artist couple Gussie and Elmer “Skinny” Schooley.

Revered in New Mexico, well known nationally and beloved by many in Roswell, the exhibition celebrates the legacy of their lives and work. The opening reception is on July 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. The Isaacʼs Gallery located at 309 N Virginia. For more information, call 626-8626 August 8 Jon Gomez Jon Gomez 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.

August 8 Stevie Stone

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>>10 Stevie Stone 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 627-2072.

August 9 Second Saturday Second Saturday presents “Printing with Pattern” with Sue Wink and Dietta Hitchcock.

The program will guide students into discussion of where inspiration is found as they search for patterns within the museum art collection. These patterns will then be used to create block prints to be printed on t-shirts and other fabrics. Come join the fun and create a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece! All materials included. Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon Grades 3-12 Free Space is limited, so please call Curator of Education, Claudia Gonzalez, at the Roswell Museum and Art Center to register, 6246744 extension 22.

August 9 Clayton Gardner Clayton Gardner 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 627-2072.

August 14-24 The Juried Art Show 31st Annual Roswell Fine Arts League New Mexico Miniature Arts Society Juried Art Show is Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 24th, at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St. The art show features nearly 200 works from throughout the United States and abroad.

There will be works in all mediums including paintings in oils, watercolor, pastels and much more; photography and digital works, three-dimensional works in clay, metal and wood, and the every-popular minia-

dale of Pecos Flavors Winery.

The event will cost $35 for fans and $45 for non-members.

Seating limited to 50. Call 6235600 for more information.

Eli Young Band

Friday August 8

Inn of the Mountain Gods

Hear for yourself why The Eli Young has so many chart-toppers, including their newest No. 1 hit “Drunk Last Night,” when they play Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 464-7777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

ture works. Admission is free.

For more information visit rfal.org.

August 15 Jamie Oʼhara Jamie Oʼhara 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.

August 15 Roswell Color Sweat and Cheers Roswell Color, Sweat & Cheers, Friday, August 15th, at 6:30 p.m., at Cielo Grande Recreation Area, located at 1612 W. College. Run, walk or even roll a stroller at Roswellʼs first color race and glow party.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Adopt-A-Soldier program. To register or for more information visit roswellmud.racesonline.com.

August 16 Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears Roswell Mud, Sweat & Tears, Saturday, August 16th, at 9:30am, at Noon Optimist Park, located at the 1600 Block of North Montana. Get messy at Roswellʼs original mud and obstacle race. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Operation Wounded Warriors of New Mexico. To register or for more information visit roswellmud.racesonline.com

August 15 Salon Series at Anderson Museum Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art will hold its Salon Series at AMoCA on Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be pairing Art, Food, Wine and Conversation, and will present a special image presentation by Brooklyn-based mixed media artist Jane South.

There will also be a variety of New Mexico wineries to sample, selected by Josh Rags-

August 16 Roswell Comedy Showcase Roswell Comedy Showcase, Saturday, August 16th, at 7pm, at the Roswell Convention Center, located at 912 N. Main.

The Comedy Showcase will feature host comedian Bob Digga, comedian Sean Smith, headliner Austin Rich and live performances by DJ Evolve and DJ Uniq. This is a 21 and older event. Advance tickets are $15 for VIP and $10 for general seating. Tickets at the door are $20 for VIP and $15 for general seating. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Southeast New Mexico Veterans Transportation Service.

Tickets are available online at

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August 16 Hayes Carll The Liberty is presenting an evening with Hayes Carll. This is a 21 and over show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

For tickets and more information, visit thelibertyinc.com.

August 16 Dwain and Jill Dwain and Jill Dance, Saturday, August 16th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri. The duo performs classic country music. Admission is $5 per person. For more information call 627-3400.

August 20 Elitist Elitist, Infinite in Azimuth, So It Begins, UNI and Twenty Thousand Leagues play a Unity Center show at 108 E. Bland.

Admission is $10 and the doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.

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Every Week, Thu Karaoke at Cree Meadows Lounge Karaoke with DJ Pete, every Thursday evening from 6 to 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.

Aug 8 Eli Young Band With three No. 1 hits, a Grammy nomination and an Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year for “Crazy Girl” under their belt, the Eli Young Band brings one night of vanguard country music to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, August 8.

“Crazy Girl,” the bandʼs double platinum single that became the # 1 most played country song of the year on Billboardʼs 2011 year-end chart was just the start for the Eli Young Band. Their next single, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” became the country quartetʼs second No. 1 and was certified platinum. It earned the band Grammy nods for Best Duo/Group Performance and for Best Country Song, Single of the Year and Song of the Year nominations from both the CMA and ACM. After years of paying dues and gaining experience, the Eli Young Band is at the top of their game.

While they started playing in tiny clubs, theyʼve graduated to packing out theatres and midsize venues as a headliner.

Their road dog reputation helped them to earn an opening slot playing stadiums on the Kenny Chesney tour. All those miles on the road and visits to 10,000 towns coalesce to make their new album, suitably titled “10,000 Towns,” the bandʼs strongest effort yet.

Hear for yourself why The Eli Young has so many chart-toppers, including their newest No. 1 hit “Drunk Last Night,”

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when they play Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

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

Aug 8-10 2014 Lincoln County Regulators Billy the Kid Breakout Shooting Competition 2014 Lincoln County Regulators Billy the Kid Breakout Shooting Competition will be held Aug 8 – Aug. 10. This is the annual Billy the Kid Breakout shooting competition for the Lincoln County Regulators.

Schedule for the event:

Aug. 8 — Noon: Sign in and Registration for Wild Bunch Noon to 3: Wild Bunch Competition 2 to 5: Side Match 6 p.m.: Watering Hole.

Aug. 9 — 7:30 a.m.: Office open for shooter sign in. 8:30 a.m.: mandatory Safety Meeting 9 a.m.: Main Match - 6 Stages 6 p.m.: Cocktail Hour at Cree Meadows Country Club (No host bar) 7 p.m.: Dinner, dancing, and raffle, side match awards, costume contest.

Aug. 10 — 8:30 a.m.: mandatory Safety Meeting 9 a.m.: Main Match - 4 Stages main match awards to follow Location: Ruidoso Gun Club Range On Hale Lake Rd. Follow Hwy 70 East of Ruidoso to mile marker 266, just past Connellyʼs Nursery. For more information visit lincolncountyregulators.org.

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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izations. We hope that they will also communicate back to us."

In addition to the spring show, the company is working on a benefit production and a Valentine's Day production.

Tony said, "The benefit concert will be held at the end of September and proceeds will be donated to the Aldr ich and Herr ing families. Kinzie Aldrich is the little girl with leukemia who's dad I work with at the Fire Department, and the baby's name is Reagan Herr ing. Her mom is a dispatcher for PD/FD/SO and her dad is a SO deputy.

Reagan was born several weeks early and has been battling for her life up in Aurora, CO since she was born."

Summer continued, "It will be a one night, 'evening of Broadway,' with local talent doing music and singing songs. It will be at the end of September.

Summer elaborated on the Valentine's Day production, "We are doing a onenight production of the OffBroadway musical, 'I Love You, You're Perf ect, Now Change.' It is a musical comedy that goes from dating to marriage, kids and growing old together."

There is a lot for the new company to accomplish in very little time, but if they are successful, the community can look f orward to more opportunities to both watch and participate in a more diverse productions on Roswell stages.

Tony said that anyone if anyone is interested in sponsorship, or participating in the new company, they can contact the company through the Facebook page. To find the Facebook page, search for "Way Way Off Broadway Theatre Company."

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Are you tough enough for two?

Rey Berrones Photos

Building on the success of last year’s run, the Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears expands into a two day event, which combines an all ages color race, a glow party and a mud obstacle course.

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor The Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears is going to be put on for a second year. Last year's event exceeded expectations, and this year's event will use the feedback from everyone that participated last year to improve on and create a more exciting event.

The original event last year was venturing into muddy waters as this type of event had never been put on in southeaster n New Mexico.

The team running the event, headed by Barbara Gomez and Plan-it Productions were anticipating 150 runners, and made preparations for 300 runners. With more than 400 runners participating in the event, it is safe to say that the interest in the run was above expectations.

The run ended up raising more than $2,000 for Operation Wounded Warrior NM last year, a number that they are hoping to beat.

This year, the event is expanding to both take into account the large amount of people that are interested in a mud obstacle course, but to address much of the suggestions from the public. First on the list is expanding preparations to match more closely the amount of runners that are expected to attend.

Among the other changes are, moving the date from September to August to take advantage of the warmer weather, bringing in more water stations, improving obstacles with the input of the National Guard and MISTIC, and most importantly, adding a fun run that families can participate in.

With the addition of the fun run, everyone will need to ask, "are you tough enough for two?"

The new race, dubbed "Roswell Color Sweat and Cheers" is a fun run that has

color stations all along the running course that bombards the runners in vibrant and fun explosions of color.

The run ends with a color explosion that serves as a kick-off to the glow party that extends the party into the night. This race is held on Friday evening, August 15, at the Cielo Grande Recreation Area, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the local Adopt-A-Soldier program.

This is directly addressing family involvement, with children four and under running for free and children five through 11 running for $12.

Race coordinator Barbara Gomez said, "We want everyone to come out to this race, regardless of age or ability.

Come in a stroller, come in a wheelchair, or come to run.

We just want everyone to SEE

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ating the detail shop out of Hawks Automotive Services, and it is growing. There are further plans, he said, "We are trying to start a 'God's Garage' where once every couple of months, we do car washes, oil changes and basic maintenance for widows and people that need their car serviced but can't afford it. We are not there yet, but that is what we are working toward."

Urquides has started to see others like him tell their own stories, and went on the mission of putting together a film.

He said, "I had it on my heart to do something with the church because they inspired me. One of my best friends, we ran together, and we went through it all. I mean all, having friends murdered and other bad stuff. We just got to that point where we were tired of it. We were slowly getting back to living a good life. We were raised by good parents, he was shot three times, and there are a lot of stories there, so I wanted to tell some stories.

"We have this guy, 'Big Tommy' who is this big tough guy with a tooth missing, who gave his testimony from the pulpit, and we were all crying. It was awesome.

These guys are such an inspiration, from what they

came out of, so I got them all, and they were all in.

"I know a lot of actors around town, and I didn't use any of them, because we used the guys, themselves. It was awesome, their courage, and them stepping outside of their box to be in front of the camera."

They are stepping in front of the camera to tell their own stories of sin and salvation.

Urquides explained, "These guys have been shot, have done some crimes in the gang life. They paid their dues, did their time, and they are just changed.

"We want people to know that they can change. It is not impossible. Whatever the monkey on their back is that is destroying their life, they can change it. It is a real thing, I can look in any direction in my church and see a miracle."

The final act is scheduled to be filmed on August 9, with the film getting the final edit in the weeks after that.

As soon as it is done, it will be shared with other church organizations across the country that are doing similar community outreach programs.

Those that want to take a look at the final film can find online release information, when it is available, on the Neighborhood Church of the Nazarene Facebook page.

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have fun."

The glow party starts after sunset, giving the runners a chance to show off their color under blacklights while a DJ plays fun music for everyone.

The Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears is a mud obstacle course that is held on Saturday morning, August 16, at the undeveloped area between Noon Optimist Park

and the Model Air Field. This race f eatures a number of challenging wall climbs, mud crawls, culverts, tires and more. This is challenging enough for seasoned mud runners but not too intimidating for runners taking on the obstacles as a team. The first wave of runners will be the elite challengers, who will take on the obstacles on their own, with the following waves consisting of teams of

5 runners. The elite runners will be racing against the clock, while the teams run an untimed event. A portion of the proceeds from the mud run will benefit Operation Wounded Warrior NM. Last year there were many teams with costumes, and company teams that used the event as a way to build company camaraderie. Coordinated costumes are encouraged, and last year there were many vibrant costumes that got down and dirty.

There are plans for "Muddy Kid Corral" for the mud race, but this is still in the planning stages. Last year, there was no kid events because of the restrictions with the insurance and city property usage. Even if this hurdle can not be worked through, the color race is designed from the ground up to be inclusive of children.

Race registration is $35 per person, or $160 per five-person team. For more information on the event, visit f acebook.com/RoswellMudSweatTears. To register a team, visit http://roswellmud.racesonline.com/.

HISTORY

Artesia ... the energetic community

By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian

The fourth and final installment in the series on Artesia

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Jennifer Coats Photo

Sallie Chisum in downtown Artesia n December 1941, when the Japanese launched their sneak attack, all the citizens of the Artesia area joined in the battle to defeat the “Axis.” I ran the battlegrounds of Bataan until the bombing of Hiroshima. The people of Artesia were an active part. Charles M. Brown gained the dubious honor of being Eddy County’s first draftee. He was joined by dozens of others, many of whom were a part of the 200th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit trapped on Bataan and forced into the “death march.”

The city’s first casualty was Pervaile George Price, 23, a gunner in a bomb squadron, killed at Hickam Field on December 7, 1941. During the conflict in the war’s many theatres, Artesia did its share and more. Those at home supported the efforts with such diverse tasks as assisting with the Orchard Park Prison Camp located a few miles north of the city. As the con-

flict reached its final phase, several helped prepare the B29 aircraft, the Enola Gay, for her long trip from Roswell Army Airfield to the dropping of an atomic bomb in Japan.

Finally, the worldwide conflict was done and Artesia’s citizens could return home … all but those who will be long remembered for their sacrifice. At war’s end, Artesia was still a small community, vigorous, but not yet realizing its potential. Still, the town had the necessary elements for growth including a CAA airport and a blooming oil industry, which precipitated a sudden population boom during the last half of the ‘40s. By 1960 there were more than 12,000 people in the city, with nearly 6,000 more in rural areas. More than 3,300 oil wells produced more than nine million barrels of oil annually. The Navajo Refining Company was the largest employer in the city and the largest petroleum refinery in

the stare.

A desirable relationship between industry and agriculture existed; farmers and ranchers earned about onefourth of area income. In this environment, education blossomed. There were 11 elementary schools plus a junior and senior high school.

Ever progressive, Artesia assessed the city’s major assets for supporting a longrange campaign to attract retiring persons to the area’s ideal climate. Other assets were impressive: a solid, stable economy, three progressive financial institutions, 25 churches, five shopping centers serving the city’s periphery of particular appeal and moder n medical center.

Additionally, there was a public library, well stocked, and an available group conference room.

Waning oil activities coupled with an agricultural slowdown brought a gradual population decline. Neverthe-

less strong community leadership recognized the significance of a growing population shift toward pollution-free air and the healthier climate of the Southwest. Socio-economic experts have determined that a coming population shift would seek out New Mexico, Arizona and Texas assuring further growth.

One of Artesia’s citizens who brought fame to the city was astronaut Edgar Mitchell who, from his high school years, plowed a relentless educational furrow that reached the lunar surface. He ear ned degrees in industrial management at Carnegie Tech (1952), aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy (1961) and Doctor of Science Aeronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1964).

He began astronaut training in 1966, then five years later piloted the lunar module of Apollo 14 to the moon’s surface, becoming the sixth man to walk on the moon.

Not to be overlooked is Artesia’s prowess on the fields of school athletic competitions. Artisians excelled in many sports including baseball, the community fielded team in the old Longhorn Baseball League. Along with Midland, San Angelo, Hobbs, Odessa, Carlsbad, Roswell and Big Spring. Only an average of 400 persons attended home games, which was never a match for Artesia’s true love … high school football. Fans will confirm that the city achieved an accomplishment seldom, if ever equaled … an average attendance of more than 50 percent of the city’s entire population. Under the guiding genius of coach L.G. Henderson, Artesia’s Bulldogs won the state championship in 1959, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.

The college of Artesia, a community sponsored, free enterprise educational institution, was completed and began classes in 1965. The multi-million dollar facility began as a “dream college” with more than a million dollars in public contributions.

After classes began an additional $2.6 million was added by the Federal Reserve Act. But, like a number of other small colleges across the country, Artesia College succumbed to the serial of rising costs and closed in 1971. Several enterprises desired the beautiful steel and concrete structure.

However, enterprising civic leaders were able to entice the gover nment to place a school for law enforcement training in the facility. Accordingly, the buildings began a federal law enforcement training center, which became an immediate success. Soon the school was forced to add additional buildings, mostly for the training of Border Patrol officers.

The complex is now considered an integral part of the enterprising community.

Some years ago, Main Street Artesia, with the assistance of oil man Peyton Yates, decided to embellish Main Street with a bronze statue of Sallie Chisum. Sallie was one of the earliest citizens of Artesia.

The resultant image was sculpted by nationally known artist Robert Summers. The heroic-size statute depicts Sallie in period dress, reading a historical book to two children. It is located on Main Street at Rose Lawn.

Soon after, another bronze

by Vic Payne, well-known wester n sculptor, added a round-up scene to Main Street. Each bronze led to another including statues of Martin and Mary Yates plus an early oil well. A grouping called “the Rustler” contains a figure who bears quite a resemblance to “Billy the Kid.” Interested people are urged to plan a visit to this energetic and vibrant community, if only to view the results of various projects initiated by Artesia’s citizens.

[Editor’s note - Stu Pritchard passed away on Aug. 4. We are saddened by his passing.

Pritchard’s remaining columns will be published over the coming months.]

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UFOLOGY

UFO crash retrievals raise biohazard issues

Looking Up

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By Donald Burleson

e serious researchers in the field of UFO studies like to keep our work scientific. This usually means proceeding in terms of the insights of physics. But I have been arguing for some time now (by way of my interest in

the question of gene-sequencing the DNA from recovered alien bodies) that we should be paying attention to the biological aspect as well.

In particular, one has to suppose that when people go to UFO crash sites and handle alien bodies, they may run the risk of becoming infected by viruses of extra-terrestrial origin. After all, the human immune system evolved in a biological environment in which it developed the ability to handle only certain kinds of micro-organisms, and it could be overwhelmed by an unknown virus having evolved outside our bio-system.

A document exists, for example, that suggests that four technicians handling the alien bodies from the Roswell UFO crash became ill, suffering seizures and profuse

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bleeding. Reportedly, all four were taken to Los Alamos, where they soon died.

But the classic case, with regard to such biohazard issues, may well be the Chihuahua, Mexico UFO crash.

Around 10 p.m. on Aug. 25, 1974, an object was tracked by radar flying northwest from the Gulf of Mexico, across northern Mexico, vanishing from radar at a desolate point near the town of Coyame in the state of Chihuahua, not far from Presidio, Texas. A second aircraft was tracked at the same time, a small plane flying from El Paso to Mexico City, and disappearing from radar at the same time and place. Obviously this suggested a midair collision.

According to another document studied by UFO researchers, the CIA quickly

assembled a four-helicopter recovery team based at Ft. Bliss in El Paso. Meanwhile, though, a Mexican recovery team went to the site on the morning of the 26th, loaded the wreckage onto flatbed trucks, and departed southward.

But a high-altitude surveillance flyover soon revealed something bizarre and disturbing. The Mexican truck convoy, before reaching any major roads or populated areas, had stopped on the road, with truck doors thrown open and people lying out on the sand, evidently dead.

That after noon the CIA recovery team (in full hazmat suits) crossed over into Mexican territory, attached the UFO to a cargo cable, and airlifted it to a point near Van Horn, Texas. But before leav-

ing the truck convoy stoppage site, they gathered up all the remaining material, including the human bodies, and incinerated the whole place, probably with a low-yield “suitcase” nuclear device. Clearly they judged the situation to be a grave biohazard scenario. In all likelihood they prevented what could have been a widespread viral epidemic.

From the Texas drop-off point the UFO was trucked, via back roads, to Atlanta, the home of—guess what? The Center for Disease Control.

The logical inference is that the craft, and whatever contents it still may have held, were taken to the CDC’s Biosafety Level 4 Lab to be examined under biologically secure conditions.