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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Volume 20, Issue 16

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In The Spotlight

Dragonfly Festival

Culture

The Turtle Marathon

Music

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On The Cover

Rob Rio

RSO Labor Day Concert

Stage

RCLT Presents Always... Patsy Cline

History

Carlsbad...

A pearl of the Pecos

UFOlogy

Were retroviruses discovered in alien DNA first?

The Dragonfly Festival celebrates 75 years of the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Pictured is a blue-eyed darner in flight above the water at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Photographer: Bill Flynt

CULTURE

Steve Notz Photos Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line at the 2010 Turtle Marathon

The Turtle Marathon

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor The city is getting ready for the 27th annual Turtle Marathon. Held every year on Labor Day weekend, the Turtle Marathon raises funds on behalf of Liz Mooney for multiple sclerosis.

The Turtle Marathon has donated its proceeds to the fight against multiple sclerosis for years. The idea to help this cause came from Richard Mooney, M.D., a local doctor and runner whose wife, Liz, fought the disease until her passing in 2011.

Many local runners use the race as a training race before they enter the Duke City Marathon, which happens in October.

T he top three male and f emale runners from the races each get a small ceramic turtle. The overall best runners in the marathons will get a large ceramic turtle. These awards are made by Donna’s Ceramics.

All participants will receive a T-

The yearly runners club event encourages fitness and fun

shirt and be eligible for door prizes donated by Peppers Gr ill & Bar, Pecos Flavors Winer y and Big 5 Sporting Goods.

The race takes place on Aug. 30 at Cahoon Park. The marathon and half marathon begin at 5:30 a.m. Late registration for the 5k races will be that day from 6:30-7:30 a.m., with the 5k races beginning at 8 a.m. Those interested in participating must register. T he f ee to register is $20 before Aug. 25; after that date, the fee is $25.

The race is made possible with the help of Richard C. Mooney, MD, Rio Pecos OB-GYN, Kraft and Hunter Law Firm, Dr. Jack and Linda Graham, The Roswell Runners Club and the Roswell Recreation Department.

T hose interested may register online at active.com. For more information, call 624-6720.

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Always Patsy Cline

Story and Photos By Rey Berrones Vision Editor Theater patrons are in for a musical treat with the Roswell Community Little Theatre's production of "Always... Patsy Cline."

The show f eatures Maryl McNally as Cline. Directed

by Dallas Pollei, the show features a full band that plays a revue of many of Cline's hit songs.

Although this is McNally's first time on stage f or a Roswell production, there are many recognizable faces in the production. Matt and Sharon Larsen are part of the live band that is playing for the show. They have also been the musicians for several ENMU-Roswell musical productions. Jenci Huebner, who locals might recognize for playing one of leads in the recent production of "Hairspray," is the music director for the show.

The show details the reallife event of Cline striking up a friendship in 1961 with an avid f an, Louise Seger

The classic musical story hits the stage at the Roswell Community Little Theatre

Top: Maryl McNally plays Patsy Cline.

Bottom: McNally and West during early rehearsals at the RCLT.

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(played by Tammy Brisco West).

West elaborated, "It is a story that not everybody knows about.

You hear Patsy Cline, you hear the standard songs, but everybody knows them.

This is the whole underlining of what really happened, and the friendship that they had. It is how all that happened, and it is just a really cool story."

Tammy Brisco West plays Louise Seger.

West has been part of a f ew of the ENMU-Roswell are capable of , and then musical productions. She pushes you a little bit fursaid, "I was in Godspell and ther."

Originally, West auditioned Little Shop of Horrors, both for the Patsy Cline role, but with huge casts."

This performance is giving went after the role of Louise her an opportunity to dig after hearing the audition of deeper into her character McNally. West said, "I first because of the smaller cast. heard her, when we audiShe explained, "It is so much tioned. I tr ied out and fun. The character, Louise, is thought to myself, 'that was a hoot. She is funny and loud all right.' Then the second and boisterous and so much person came up, and I the fun. Maryl and I have a good second person came up, and relationship and we are both I thought, 'I might have a coming together. It will be chance.' Then the third perfunny and serious and enter- son came up, and I thought, 'I might still have a chance.' taining and enjoyable."

West is excited to once Then Maryl got up there, and again work with Pollei, hav- I was like, 'You need to get ing been directed by him in this girl. She is the one. She is the ENMU-Roswell produc- it.' You can tell that she knows tions. She said, "He is all the music and is channeling about the play. He is about the voice."

McNally is only being introdoing it, and doing it right.

He will push you to do your duced to Roswell audiences best. He will make sure that it with this performance, but is done professionally, and she is not a novice. McNally that it is done right. I think said, "I have been in producthat he first makes you rise to tions before, just not here. I the level that he knows you SEE CLINE ON PAGE 15

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Brass Transit

August 21 - 22

Pat Green Pat Green is playing the Spencer Theater for two nights at 8 p.m. Itʼs impossible to know your limits without testing them. Thatʼs a truth that Pat Green has employed in his career, one that has propelled him to repeatedly refashion his sound, his approach and his own perception of who he is.

Pat Green is a Grammy-nominated hit maker, the upbeat “Wave On Wave” country artist who holds the reputation of an outsider: a Texas inspiration whoʼs stayed away from the glitz, a mainstream country artist who can rock arenas and stadium stages as well as intimate nightclubs and arts theaters without limitations. His tunes and vocal style make for some of the best sing-a-longs out there, a trove of head-bopping, heart-warming material perfect for cruisinʼ stretches of caliche roads or twisting mountain trails, dancing with friends or working the scene – the type of music that keeps you feeling good. Heʼs built a solid reputation as an ace songwriter of his own material, but also recently added to his repertoire with personal arrangements of music penned by the likes of Lyle Lovett, Tom Petty and Shelby Lynne. The tunes further Greenʼs mission

performance starts at 8 p.m., with a buffet before the show at 6 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.

August 30

Saturday August 30

Spencer Theater

Brass Transit plays the music of Chicago at the Spencer Theater at 8 p.m. The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a spicy fried chicken buffet before the show at 6 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.

of stretching his limits, and getting our minds and hearts right along the way. Green has recorded 10 studio albums that mix Country, Rock and Blues in a manner that defies categorization and introduces great artistry from the “underground” to a large majority of music fans. Heʼll be joined on stage at the Spencer with his five man band: Justin Pollard on drums; Brett Danaher and Chris Skrobot on guitars;

Michael Ramos on keyboards and Matt Slagle on bass for a night of fresh arrangements and Greenʼs biggest hits like “Wave On Wave,” “Crazy,” “Here We Go,” “Take Me Out Dancing,” “Somewhere Between Texas and Mexico,” “Baby Doll,” “Feels Just Like It Should,” “Three Days,” “Whiskey,” “Carry On,” “Dixie Lullaby, “Donʼt Break My Heart Again,” “Whoʼs To Say” and “Songs About Texas.” The

Brass Transit Brass Transit plays the music of Chicago at the Spencer Theater at 8 p.m. With a worldclass horn section, a rocking rhythm section and sky-high vocals, Brass Transit transports audiences back to the freewheeling days of the seventies with its rendition of Chicagoʼs roster of hits – thatʼs right, Chicago, the greatest jazz-rock band of all time. In tunes like “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelinʼ Stronger Every Day,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,” “Wake Up Sunshine,” “Wishing You Were Here,” “Hard To Say Iʼm Sorry,” “Another Rainy Day In New York City” and “Color My World,” Chicago created the soundtrack for many a mood and generation to come. Brass Transit, which has been endorsed by members of the original band for its true Chicago sound and authenticity, features eight of Canadaʼs most-in-demand musicians and singers: Emmy-winning Don Breithaupt on keyboards & vocals; Juno-winning Paul

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DeLong on drums; studio musician & band leader Tony Carlucci on trumpet; Neil Donell on lead vocals (also noted as Canadaʼs most recorded voice); low brass specialist & studio musician Doug Gibon on trombone; versatile rocker Bob McAlpine on guitar & vocals; multi-woodwind sideman, backing vocalist & session musician Phil Poppa on saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor & baritone); and Jay Speziale, a Rhythm & Blues master, on bass & vocals. Brass Transit gathered together out of a common love for Chicagoʼs tremendous body of work, and since doing so have been heralded for their studio-tight, crowd-pleasing tribute.The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a spicy fried chicken buffet before the show at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the performance are $66 and $69. Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

Artesia

August 21 - 23

Shrek The Musical “Shrek The Musical” is playing at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center located at 310 W. Main St., with performances at 7 6 >>

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>>5 p.m. Shrek The Musical, based 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.

Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and over. More information can be found at ArtesiaArtsCouncil.com.

Carrizozo Aug 21

Shepherd Moon On Thursday, August 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 a.m. on August 21 in multi-purpose 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 gener-

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Since 1931

Always Patsy Cline

Roswell Community Little Theatre

The Roswell Community Little Theatre Production “Always...

Patsy Cline” opens on August 29 and runs for three weekends, Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7 and Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, at the Roswell Community Little Theatre, located at 1717 S. Union. The show features Maryl McNally as Cline. Directed by Dallas Pollei, the show features a full band that plays a revue of many of Cline's hit songs. The show details the real-life event of Cline striking up a friendship in 1961 with an avid fan, Louise Seger (played by Tammy Brisco West).

Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for students, and $12 for groups of 10 or more.

Friday and Saturday Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees take place at 2 p.m. Reservations are advised for Friday and Saturday performances. For reservations or for more information call 622-1982.

ous 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

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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, October 14 at 7PM. World renown cellist Zuill Bailey, accompanied by pianist Lara Downes, will play music by American compoers of the 20ʼs, 30ʼs and 40ʼs at both an afternoon school outreach concert and an evening community concert. Coming on November 16 and 17, will be La Catrina Quartet, featuring Latin and standard string quartets. For more information about any of the concerts, please visit carrizozomusic.org or call Elaine Brannen at 575-648-2757.

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.

Cloudcroft

August 22 - 23, 29 - 31

The Groom Has Cold Feet The Groom Has Cold Feed is presented by the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company at Zenith Park Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. This is the last melodrama of the 2014 season. All melodrama performances are FREE of charge (a hat is passed at intermission) and begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Open Air Pavilion in cool Cloudcroft.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is first come, first serve. The Cloudcroft Light Opera Company (CLOC) is a non-profit organization that gives five $500 7 >>

>>6 scholarships each year to students in Cloudcroft and Alamogordo. This year CLOC gave SEVEN $500 scholarships thanks to the donations received last year. Since 1994, CLOC has given over $125,000 in scholarship funds to deserving students who have attended NMSU, UNM, UTEP and ENMU. CLOC also works with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide books free of charge to children 0-5 years in the Cloudcroft area. The club also serves as a corporate sponsor of the Desert Lights Film Festival, which is a statewide film competition for middle and high school students. In 2013, they donated $3,700 from a one-night murder mystery to the Cloudcroft band programs for a new tuba. This year, they worked with the Alamogordo Tiger Band on a one-night murder mystery that raised funds for their program. CLOC was organized to provide entertainment for the local visitors to Cloudcroft and was so successful as to enable the organization to evolved into providing scholarships for the local high school graduates and monetary help during the year to selected events for the enjoyment and education of our young adults. CLOC operates wholly as nonprofit disbursing all funds locally.

Roswell

Ray Johnston

Saturday August 23

Way Out West

Bart Crow is playing with special guest the Ray Johnston Band at Way Out West located at 4709 West Second. Ray Johnstonʼs latest musical creation, “No Bad Days” comes alive on September 30 anchored by the lead single and video “More Crown Than Coke.” Producer Erik Herbst (Josh Abbott Band. Casey Donahew, Eli Young Band, Sam Riggs, Bowling For Soup) proved to be the perfect coach in studio, providing the kind of challenges and virtuous demands that helped Ray create the best record of his career. The new release-a 100% definitive of his relentlessly positive nature, proves to be a music autobiography of sorts—one that lightens the spirit and trances listeners into a state of genuine gratitude.

The albumʼs first single “Crush” (co-written with William Clark Green) hit the Top 30 on the Texas Music Chart, a beautifully crafted tale about the kind of miles a woman can put on a manʼs heart. Fast on its heels is Ray's fourth single (and debut music video) to hit the Texas Music Chart in just two years, “More Crown Than Coke,” a delicious concoction made with more of that undefeatist attitude that is Rayʼs calling-card. 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.

2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Every Week, Mon - Sat

Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force Base during the early 1960s.

The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Missileers. The museum is open from 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit www.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

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continue till end of Sept. For more information, call 6231700.

Every Week, Wed, Sat

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

Every Thu

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

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.

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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 open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 347-

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ob Rio, jazz musician, will be performing at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Sat-

urday.

The performance is a fundraiser cosponsored by The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and by the Jazz Festival, said Jamie Boling, promotions and advertising manager for the Jazz Festival.

“Mr. Anderson requested him,” she said.

The money that is raised from the event will go toward the running of the Jazz Festival Oct. 8-12 and will go toward general fees of running the festival and education for kids.

“We also have an educational component (to the Jazz Festival). There are a lot of kids that are anxious to learn about jazz,” Boling said.

Michael Francis, jazz festival member, said Rio has performed at the festival in the past.

“He is … very popular with our festival,” Francis said. “We expect that we will get a great turnout for this.”

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art seats around 200 people, Boling said.

“We expect it to sell out,” Francis said.

Known by some as the "Boss of the Boogie", pianoman/vocalist ROB RIO plays the boogie-woogie and jump blues of the 40's and 50's with a virtuosity and elan that has excited audiences around the world for more than 35 years. RIO was inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame in 2008.

He has appeared with many of the original blues greats, such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, James Cotton, Charles Brown, Joe Cocker, Paul Butterfield and many more, and has recorded with Mick Jagger, Canned Heat, Billy Boy Arnold, William Clarke, Coco Montoya, Finis Tasby, Walter Trout, Mud Morganfield, Phillip Walker, Jody Williams, among others. Over the years, Rio has also recorded 17 different projects under his own name including the latest from his alter ego, "Harry Tonic, Sr.," released April, 2014.

Born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., Rio now resides in Los Angeles and currently performs at festivals, events and clubs at home and on the road and has been a favorite attraction

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MUSIC

Rob Rio

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The “Boss of Boogie Woogie” plays the Anderson Museum

throughout the Southland for the last 25 years, either as a solo performer or with his 5-piece band, The Revolvers.

His main influences include Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Jimmy Yancy, and Roosevelt Sykes. In 2014, Rio will continue to record and perform festivals and

events nationally and internationally.

The piano that Rio will be playing on is one donated by PianoWerkes, a company in Albuquerque.

Tickets for the event are $35 and can be purchased at Stellar Coffee, located at 315 N. Main St.

The schools participate to tr y to encourage younger students to become interested in playing music.

The RSO began in 1959 in the basement of the First Methodist Church. Contributors came from many walks of life, from lawyers, accountants and teachers to florists, housewives and geologists.

The group began its first concer t season in 1960, which f eatured three concer ts held in New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium. Now the season includes a series of five classical concer ts in Pearson Auditorium with guest artists and a variety of other perf ormances. Most of those who play for the symphony are par t-time perf ormers and live elsewhere.

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File Photo The children on the right: Luke Simmons, 2, and his sister Brooke, 3, are joined by two more kids while they try playing the drums at the “Instrument Petting Zoo” last year before the Roswell Symphony Orchestra’s Labor Day Concert at the Spring River Park and Zoo.

The RSO Labor Day Concert

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

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Del Norte - Plains Park - 2nd & Garden

The Roswell Symphony Orchestra puts on an annual Roswell tradition he community will be relaxing around the stage at the Spr ing River Park and Zoo on September 1 f or the annual Roswell Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concer t. Last year's concer t brought an estimated 500 attendees to enjoy the music.

T he concer t is mainly attended by f amilies that crowd around the stage with lawn charis and blankets. It is a free event that features more popular tunes and patriotic songs.

According to Kate Graham, operations manager for the

This concert is made possible with the help of Xcel Energy.

The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. and is billed as the ultimate summer wrap-up and fall kick-off event.

T he scheduled perf ormances after the Labor Day Concert are all performed at Auditor ium.

Pearson "Autumn's Array" is scheduled for October 4, "Christmas Classics" is scheduled f or December 7, and "A Cupid Connection" is scheduled for February 14.

For tickets and more information on upcoming RSO perf ormances, visit roswellsymphony.org.

RSO, "We are doing a lot of Souza marches this year. We are also playing selections from 'Oklahoma!' and 'Porgy and Bess.'

"We do fun, popular types of music, and it is free, out in the park. It is an enjoyable time for all ages."

Children were also able to get their hands on instr uments before the performance. Students from Roswell and Goddard High School bands are once again holding an “Instrument Petting Zoo” nearby, where young children can play instr uments.

For Week of August 25 - August 29

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Golden Burrito, Salad w/ Diced Tomatoes, Seasonal Fruit

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Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Roll, Gravy, Mixed Fruit

WED

Frudel, Juice, Applesauce

Frito Pie, Corn Medley, Pineapple

THURS

Muffin, Cheese Stick, Juice, Applesauce

Chicken Fajitas, Beans, Peaches

FRI

Sausage Biscuit, Juice, Applesauce

Spaghetti, Bread Stick, Green Beans, Berry Mango Salad

BREAKFAST CEREAL SERVED DAILY. ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF LOW FAT MILK: WHITE, CHOCOLATE OR STRAWBERRY. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Every Saturday

Open Mic at Ginsberg Music Ginsberg Music opens up the stage every Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. P.A. system and drums are provided, all other instruments must be brought by the musician.

Every Saturday

Open Jam at Dragon and Rose Open Jam Every Saturday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Dragon and Rose music studio located at 4504 W. Second St. For more information, call 575840-5744.

Every Saturday

Enchanted Evenings Enchanted Evenings, Every Saturday, now through August 30th, at 8pm, 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

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

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.

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Liam and Johnny 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 22

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.

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Saturday August 23

Pecos Flavors Winery

Hot off the heels of releasing her first solo album, Kelley Mickwee is playing Pecos Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. For more information, call 627-6265.

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 14 - 24

Juried Art Show 31st Annual Roswell Fine Arts League New Mexico Miniature Arts Society Juried Art Show, 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 miniature works. Admission is free.

For more information visit rfal.org

August 21

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.

August 22

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Reckless Kelly Reckless Kelly, Cody Canada and The Departed, Micky and The Motorcars are in concert, Friday, August 22, at 8 p.m., at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virginia. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets start at $20. For more information call 627-2121.

August 23

Kelley Mickwee Kelley Mickwee is playing Pecos Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. For more information, call 627-6265.

August 23

HomeGrown Boyz The HomeGrown Boyz will be playing Farleyʼs located at 1315 N. Main St. The show begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 627-1100.

August 23

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August 23

Rob Rio The Roswell Jazz Festival is co-sponsoring a fundraiser at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 with Rob Rio, the “boss of the boogie woogie.” Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased at Stellar Coffee, 315 N. Main St. or by phone at 575-623-3711.

Tickets are $35. Information about Rob Rio can bve found at robrio.com/Bio.

August 24

Landon Tewers Landon Tewers, Narrow Hearts, Grace the Ocean, Angst and Through the Gates play the Unity Center located at 108 E. Bland. Tickets are $8. The doors open at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.

August 24

David Gracy Sunday, August 24th, David Gracy, world renowned archivist, former Texas State Archivist and retired professor emeritus UT-Austin, will speak on his upcoming biography of G.W. Littlefield, successful cowman and businessman and uncle of J.P. White. Presentation is free to the public, 3:00 in the archive building, 208 N. Lea. 575-622-8333. Sure to be interesting!

August 24

Back to School Dance The Unity Center located at 108 E. Bland, is hosting a back to school dance as part of their Feel Good Fridays. Hip-hop and dance will be played all night. Tickets are $8. The doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/theunitycenter.

August 29

Thunder Kats Thunder Kats 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.

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Tuesday August 26

Roswell Convention Center

Remember to make your reservations for the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico 33rd annual Heritage Dinner on Tuesday, August 26, at the Roswell Convention Center, located at 912 N. Main. This yearʼs Heritage Dinner will honor Dorothy Peterson and Kim Wiggins. A social hour and a silent auction takes place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. For more information call 622-8333.

August 26

Historical Society Heritage Dinner Remember to make your reservations for the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico 33rd annual Heritage Dinner on Tuesday, August 26, at the Roswell Convention Center, located at 912 N. Main.

This yearʼs Heritage Dinner will honor Dorothy Peterson and Kim Wiggins. A social hour and a silent auction takes place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. For more information call 622-8333.

August 28

Gleewood at Tia Juanaʼs Gleewood is playing at Tia Juanaʼs located at 3601 N. Main St from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-627-6113.

August 29

TC Fambro and the Copperheads TC Fambro and the Copperheads 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 575627-2072.

Always... Patsy Cline The Roswell Community Little Theatre Production “Always...

Patsy Cline” opens on August 29 and runs for three weekends, Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7 and Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, at the Roswell Community Little Theatre, located at 1717 S. Union.

The show features Maryl McNally as Cline. Directed by Dallas Pollei, the show features a full band that plays a revue of many of Clineʼs hit songs. The show details the real-life event of Cline striking up a friendship in 1961 with an avid fan, Louise Seger (played

by Tammy Brisco West). Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for students, and $12 for groups of 10 or more. Friday and Saturday Performances take

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place at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees take place at 2 p.m.

Reservations are advised for Friday and Saturday performances. For reservations or for more information call 6221982.

August 30

Turtle Marathon 27th Annual Turtle Marathon & 5K, Saturday, August 30th, at 5:30am, at Cahoon Park, located at 1101 W. 4th St. The race is a benefit for MS. Cost to participate is $20. For more information call 624-6720.

August 30 - September 1

Bubblefest The annual Bubble Fest is Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, at Bottomless Lakes State Park.

The Bubble Fest will include fun and educational activities for divers and spectators and underwater dive poker. For more information visit facebook.com/NewMexicoStateParksDivision.

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Inn of the Mountain Gods

From songwriting to stage rocking, you donʼt want to miss out on Brantley Gilbert live at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, August 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 4647777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

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RSO Labor Day Concert The RSO Labor Day Concert is at the Spring River Park and Zoo at 5:30 p.m. It would not be Labor Day without our FREE concert at Spring River Park and Zoo. Bring your family, neighbors and friends to the ultimate summer wrap-up and fall kick-off event. Our 2014-2015 season start with music of Copland, Gershwin, Sousa and more. This is a concert for the whole family.

This concert is sponsored in part by Xcel Energy. For more information on the Roswell Symphony Orchestra, visit roswellsymphony.org.

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- 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.

August 23

Justin Shandor Out of the thousands of imitators all over the world, Justin Shandor is the Graceland-endorsed Elvis Artist! So dust off your blue suede shoes for the Worldʼs Ultimate Elvis Tribute concert Saturday, August 23 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. After falling in love with the King of Rock ʻnʼ Roll at the tender age of 8, Justin Shandor quickly caught on to every Elvis tune, serenading his grandmother at any opportunity.

At just 16 years old, Shandor began his career impersonating The King at the Elvis-a-Rama Museum in Las Vegas. In 2010, Graceland named Shandor the Worldʼs Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and in February 2013 he made his national TV debut, performing “Canʼt Help Falling in Love” during Elvis Week on the David Letterman show. Donʼt miss your chance to hear some of the greatest Rock ʻnʼ Roll hits of all time, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Suspicious Minds” as if they were being sung by the King himself. Minors must be accom-

Brantley Gilbert Born and raised in the littleknown town of Jefferson, Georgia, Brantley Gilbert credits his upbringing and small town influence for allowing him to cultivate his unique country sound. His career began on the stage where night after night he played to whoever would listen. Now, itʼs your turn to listen. Catch Brantley Gilbert at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, August 29.

Gilbertʼs taste in music always swayed toward a southern country rock feel, but his true-to-life testimony of heartache, trials, triumph, and success has found him a home in true country music. While on the road the past five years, Gilbert has built his brand through his compelling lyrics and dynamic live show – a combination that attracted a strong underground band of believers who shared Gilbertʼs passion for life and music. Very much a songwriter, Gilbert penned three #1 hits for superstar Jason Aldean – “The Best of Me,” “My Kinda Party,” and “Dirt Road Anthem.” A number that seems so telling of his career, Gilbert has also earned himself three certified Platinum singles, including “Country Must be Country Wide,” “You Donʼt Know Her Like I Do,” and “Bottoms Up.” From songwriting to stage rocking, you donʼt want to miss out on Brantley Gilbert live at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, August 29 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.

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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The Dragonfly Festival

by Jeff Sanchez Refuge Biologist ot only have we experienced two record rainfall events since last August, we have also enjoyed several late night thunderstorms that provided almost two inches of precipitation each time. We have experienced a wet spring and summer, finally; which is hopefully a sign of relief when considering the four year drought we have been under. Unfortunately, these rain events must continue through August and September in order to reach our annual precipitation average and lift the drought status in southeastern New Mexico.

With that said, we will take what we can get, and this much needed moisture is obviously beneficial to the native plants and wildlife in the Roswell area. I have already noticed larger than normal coveys of Scaled Quail running throughout the

Male comanche skimmer

Bill Flynt Photo Top right: Blue-eyed darner pair in wheel

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A Wet Welcome to the Rainy Season

Refuge, with a second clutch of fledglings following close behind. Shorebirds and nesting ducks are thriving within the lush Refuge wetlands, along with a variety of swallow species that are also rearing a second brood of young.

Soon, noticeably shorter days will be blessed with the unmistakable sounds and sights of migrating cranes, geese and ducks making their way from the cold northern states to our moderately warm southern state. With the spring and summer precipitation, the Refuge wetlands will be full of native plants for these waterbirds to feed on upon arrival in September and/or October. The hot days will begin with beautiful morning sunrises and end with cool pleasant evenings. This is all just in time for the annual Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Dragonfly Festival.

This year’s f estival will begin on the evening of Friday, September 5th, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Skeen Visitor Center at Bitter Lake National Wildlif e Refuge.

This kick-off presentation will teach all attendees about the reptiles of New Mexico, giving them a rare look at a live Gila Monster. The reptile presentation will be immediately followed by an outdoor stargazing opportunity put on by specialists from the Roswell Astronomy Club.

Seats for Friday night’s events are first come first serve.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, all other activities will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Skeen Visitor Center. We will have wildlife arts and crafts, including an exhibitor’s tent, providing a family-friendly atmosphere with a pleasant view of the thr iving Refuge wetlands.

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Schedule of Events Tour Descriptions Dragonfly Tour Our most popular tour! Join professional dragonfly experts and see some of the over a hundred species of dragonflies and damselflies that inhabit the Refuge. Capturing wild specimens, the guide will give you an upclose experience with these fascinating insects.

Birding Tour Join some of our local bird experts and discover some of the over three hundred and fifty bird species that visit the Refuge. Named a “Wetlands of International Importance,” Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge provides an outstanding bird watching opportunity for both beginning and experienced bird watchers.

Kids Discovery Activities Kids will be guided on a wildlife discovery tour to learn about and handle a variety of plants and animals. The kids will also learn about animal capturing techniques used for biological studies on the Refuge - presented to them by specialized wildlife biologists. Kids and accompanying adults will be guaranteed a fun experience.

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EARLY BIRD TOUR 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

DRAGONFLY TOURS 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WILDLIFE TOURS 8:00- a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY TOURS September 7

DRAGONFLY TOURS 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call 575-625-4011 To Make Your Tour Reservations www.friendsofbitterlake.com

Refuge Wildlife Tour Join wildlife biologists on this hands-on tour and experience where many wildlife species call home. Visitors will be led to a variety of wildlife field stations where they will observe some of the unique wildlife that inhabit the Refuge. Stations include bird banding, fish trapping and dragonfly capturing.

Tour Schedules

SATURDAY TOURS September 6

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Bill Flynt Photos

Examples of exhibitors participating this year include: the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, with their live wolf for everyone to view, and the New Mexico Herpetology Society, which will be showcasing live snakes and other reptiles. We will also be offering many fun and handson opportunities f or kids, including: a fishing tank loaded with hungry Channel Catfish, an archery shooting training area, arts and crafts with educational booths, and the wildlif e treasure hunt specifically for kids seeking adventure in handling wildlife and learning more about the resident animals throughout the Roswell area.

The Refuge will also provide the ever-popular dragonfly tours and early morning birding tours, as well as Refuge wildlife tours featuring native fish, reptiles, small mammals, dragonflies, bird banding techniques, and close encounters with a variety of animals. Presentations will be available at the visitor center auditorium focusing on hummingbirds, poisonous lizards of the United States, Monarch butterflies, and dragonflies of the Southwest.

There will be hotdogs and refreshments available for purchase at the f estival as well. Lastly, a photography workshop will be available for those who want to learn how to effectively photo document the beautiful changing of the seasons here at Bitter Lake National Wildlif e Refuge.

All activities are free, except for the photography workshop. For tour information, reservations, or questions call 575-625–4011.

Make your tour reservations early, since available spaces fill up fast.

HISTORY

Carlsbad ... a pearl on the Pecos

By Stu Pritchard Roswell Historian

The first in a multi-part series about Roswell’s sister city on the Pecos

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Present-day Brantley Lake State Park ddy, the first name for Carlsbad, occupies a unique reputation in Eastern New Mexico history.

It was among the last sections of the West to experience settlement. When it did awaken,

it was because a certain few individuals appeared at the time while recognizing this portion of the Pecos River for its potenial. Their bold courage and progressive nature resulted in a transfor-

just captures Louise's spirit really well."

Continued from Page 4 Even in early rehearsals, majored in theater in col- the cast and crew was comlege. After college, I was ing together with excellent away from theater for about chemistry, mainly due to the seven years, and then I when fact that McNally is invested I went to law school, I started in telling Patsy's story.

McNally said, "She was a doing community theater again up in Albuquerque. I really amazing woman. She moved down here, and was an 'everywoman' with extraordinary talent. People picked it up here.

"I'm excited. It is really fun identify with that. She had to work with Tammy. When I such and amazing friendship saw that she was cast, I was with Louise. I think in a lot of really excited. She has a ways, they had the same speaking voice that is like qualities, and that is why butter. You just want to listen they identified with each to her talk, all the time. She other.

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mation of excellent open lands into one of fine productive farms, comfortable homes, excellent ranches and service businesses.

It was some 450 years since the first white man set foot in

New Mexico territory. It was in 1534 that four men, three Spaniards, and a Moorish negro, escaped from their Indian captors and made their way westward through the trackless wilder ness, across the Llano Estacado to the Pecos River. They ultimately reached Spanish settlements and safety. The quartet led by Cabeza de Vaca, told of great wealth, a fanciful tale to embelish tales of their journey, which soon proved to be false.

The major Indian tribe in this area was the Apache, who ironically acquired the early Spaniard's horses. It was the Indians’ mobility using the Spanish horses that enabled them to evade the white invader for so long.

The story of Eddy County is a story of the region's water. A trio of rivers north of the village which became Roswell, and the area which became Eddy County proved to be rich with lush grama grass, a growth that often reached three feet.

Cattle drovers from out of Texas chose the area for quartering cattle prior to delivery to the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation near Ft. Sumner.

Trail bosses Oliver Loving, Charles Goodnight and John Chisum were early cattlemen who brought immense herds

into the area leaving their names inscribed on trails and towns. The group moved more than a million cattle over the dusty trails of southeastern New Mexico Territory.

Outlaws fleeing Texas law also found a safe haven in a settlement called Seven Rivers. Camp followers, saloon keepers, gamblers, gunmen and horse thieves who migrated into the small settlement made it a strange, often terrifying place. Seven Rivers became known as a rough, tough, "rip-roaring" village, however there were also a few honest, industrious inhabitants. Plentiful water, plus an abundance of fish and game made the village desireable, even though Indians staged a raid infrequently.

A second Seven Rivers was built in 1888, which gave the scattered town a population of approximately 800.

It was in 1881 that Charles Bishop Eddy and brother John established a ranch headquarters in the area. As the incoming homesteaders began to deplete the once plentiful water resources many settlers began to irrigate affecting the underground water. This set the stage for the birth of Eddy and the demise of Seven Rivers.

"It is a really sweet story about female friendship with fantastic music."

The show opens on August 29, and runs for three weekends. Evening shows are on Aug. 29 and 30, Sept. 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are on Aug. 31, Sept. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for students, and $12 for groups of 10 or more. Ticket reservations can be made by calling 575-622-1981. For more information on this and the upcoming season, visit roswelllittletheatre.com.

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UFOLOGY

Were retroviruses discovered in alien DNA first?

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By Donald Burleson t times, f eatures of human genetics have been discovered first in nonhuman organisms, to be found only later in humans.

A fitting example is the much-studied “Sonic Hedgehog” gene, which scientists discovered first in houseflies.

Later it was found to exist also

in chickens, and still later in the human genome, when geneticists knew what to look for. We now know that some version of this gene, which orchestrates the form of our limbs, exists in every known animal having limbs of any kind, from a flea to a rhinoceros.

But, even more remarkably, there is reason to think that certain aspects of human genetic pathology may have been discovered first in the cells of organisms evidently not even originating on Earth.

UFO researchers Robert Wood and Nick Redfern, in their excellent book “Alien Viruses,” quote some intriguing passages from certain apparently “leaked” documents relating to MJ-12, the elite group set up by President Truman to oversee UFO-

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related matters for the U.S. government.

According to Wood and Redfern, top secret research on bio-samples taken from UFO crash retrievals has long been conducted at Ft. Detrick in Maryland, in part for biowarfare purposes, and this has led to whole important lines of inquiry, though all highly classified: “It would be very reasonable to conjecture that the understanding of retroviruses probably BEGAN there, and leaked into the outside literature later.” A startling statement!

Today, retroviruses are commonly observed in humans.

They are viruses composed of RNA, viruses that “retro-transpose” into DNA in human cells in order to lodge themselves on chromosomes like a gene, where they become a

sort of template for making transcription RNA virus copies of themselves to invade other cells. HIV is an example of a retrovirus. Actually the human genome contains numerous ancient retroviruses whose mutation rate shows them to have been present in our bodies for tens of millions of years, now generally mutated to inactive forms.

The curious thing is that the MJ-12 document that Wood and Redfern quote is thought (in light of various evidence) to have been written in 1951, and actually uses the term “retro-virus,” in hyphenated form consistent with the document’s style: “The samples extracted from bodies in New Mexico, have yielded new strains of a retro-virus not totally understood.” But in the

“open” literature (the discourse available to scientists not holding high security clearances), the term “retrovirus” did not come into common usage until 1970. Yet leading researchers consider the document authentic.

So we seem to be left with a bizarre revelation. Nowadays an understanding of retroviruses is fundamental to the science of human health, and research on this topic has become massive and farreaching. But it all appears to have started with top secret investigations into genetic and microbiological materials associated with alien organisms gathered from the retrieval of UFOs in cases like Roswell.

We are accustomed to thinking of essential scientific research as open and accessible, but how much science is there that has been developed in secret settings?