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ALAMOGORDO AND DONA ANA COUNTY
Pumpion Pie
The modern, custard-style, pumpkin pie doesn’t find its way onto dinner tables until 1796 withAmelia Simmons’ recipe for pompkin pie, but that doesn’t mean people weren’t making equally delicious pies before that. This 17th century recipe is more like a fruit pie with slices of pumpkin, and it uses herbs instead of spices.
Ingredients:
• 1 sugar or pie pumpkin
• 2 sharp apples, I used Granny Smith
• 3 eggs
• 2 handfuls freshly minced herbs, I used rosemary, thyme, and parsley
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• 6 tablespoons (85 g) salted butter, divided
• 1/3 cup (50 g) raisins
• 1/3 cup (50 g) currants
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sack* or sherry
• 1 pie crust
Instructions:
• Optional: Par bake your crust. I didn’t do this and it turned out fine, but it’s a good idea to have that bit of extra insurance that the crust will be fully cooked. I recommend it!
• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a pie dish with the dough of your choice.
• Prepare the pumpkin by slicing off the top stem, cutting as little into the flesh as possible. Peel the skin off of the pumpkin with a knife or vegetable peeler.
• Carefully cut the pumpkin in two down the middle. Carve out the seeds and guts with a spoon. Cut each half in half again so that you have two Pac-Mans (Pac-Men?) made of pumpkin, then thinly slice the pumpkin.
• Peel and core the apples and thinly slice them.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• While that heats, beat the eggs and mix in the herbs.
Dip the pumpkin slices into the egg mixture. When you take them out, try to get some of the herbs, but not too much of the egg (we’re not looking to make scrambled eggs here).
• Fry the dipped pumpkin slices in the hot skillet until they’re pretty much cooked all the way through and fairly soft, about 10 minutes.
• Depending on the size of your pumpkin, you may need to add more butter. You can also use oil or lard (Hannnah Wolley probably used lard). Fry the pumpkin in two batches if needed.
• In a large bowl, combine the fried pumpkin, 2 tablespoons of the butter, raisins, currants, sugar, and sack or sherry. Stir everything together.
• Line the bottom of your pie crust with the apple slices, then pour the pumpkin filling over them. Smooth the top and bake for 20 minutes.
• Reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 40 to 50 minutes. Start checking it around 40 minutes, and once you see that it’s nice and bubbly on top, take it out of the oven.
• Dot the top with the last two tablespoons of butter, then let it cool. Slice, and serve it forth.
Accidental Gift
Short Story by
Rochelle Williams
Courtesy of Chris Edwards Alamogordo Town News
“The moment my life split irrevocably into “before” and “after” came on a calm, almost unbearably beautiful winter morning. The sun was out bright and strong, turning the previous night’s blizzard into a wonderland of iced houses and trees, knee-deep snow, shimmering ultramarine sea. I had pulled on my boots and set off for a walk in the brisk air, feeling so alive, drinking in the brilliant light, the gorgeous contrast of sea and snow.
I had arrived the night before, just ahead of the big storm, at my sister-in-law’s house perched on a tiny spit of land on the coast of Maine. It was two days after Christmas. I was stopping in for a visit on my way from New Mexico, where I live, to Vermont, where I was enrolled in a lowresidency graduate program. Embarking on my third semester, I couldn’t have been more excited. It seemed to me those great vistas of possibility were opening up before me, and this walk in the sun and snow was a celebration of impending change. The change that was actually in store for me, I never could have imagined, nor voluntarily welcomed into my life.
The road hadn’t been cleared, but some intrepid souls had already been out on it; there were wheel tracks in the snow and that was where I walked, heading downhill toward the tall pines on the next curve of land jutting out into the sea. I remember looking up, marveling at the lovely robin’s-egg blue of the sky, and then, without understanding how, I was flat on the icy pavement.
My feet had gone out from under me and the back of my head had slammed the pavement so hard I couldn’t comprehend at first what had happened. Time turned sticky; everything slowed down. I lay there, unable to move.
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Sweet and Spicy Bread and Butter
Jalapeño Pickles
Looking for a bold twist on classic bread and butter pickles? These bread and butter jalapeño pickles blend the sweet-and-sour tang of the traditional recipe with the unmistakable heat of fresh jalapeños. Perfect for topping burgers, tacos, and sandwiches—or eating straight from the jar—they’re a quick refrigerator pickle you can make in minutes, no canning required.
Whether you’re a spicy food lover or just exploring smallbatch pickling, this recipe delivers flavor, ease, and even a few surprising health benefits.
Ingredients
1½ cups jalapeños, sliced ¼ inch thick
¼ cup onion, thinly sliced
½ cup sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon salt
Optional add-ins for variation:
Garlic cloves
Mustard seeds
Crushed red pepper flakes
How to Make
1. Prep the Jalapeños
Slice fresh jalapeños into ¼inch thick rounds using a sharp vegetable slicer or chef’s knife. For less heat, remove the seeds and inner membranes.
Tip: Wearing gloves can help avoid skin irritation from capsaicin.
2. Mix the Brine
In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced jalapeños, onions, sugar, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.As the sugar dissolves, liquid will start to cover the jalapeños.
3. Jar and Chill
Transfer everything into a clean glass jar or food-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
Refrigerate for at least 48 hours to let the flavors meld. These pickles are at their peak after 2–3 days but keep well for up to 2 weeks.
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Ingredients
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Drain beets, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in reserved beet liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and beets; heat through.
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Bologna Cake?
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Also called “Boloney Cake”, this unique Southern dish is rumored to have started as a joke which ended up being tasty enough to be taken seriously. By simply layering slices of bologna with seasoned cream cheese, you’ll create a structure that looks quite a bit like a cake.
What does it taste like? This simple dish is savory, meaty, and surprisingly tasty. Onion powder adds lots of flavor to the creamy and salty cream cheese, which is then paired with meaty bologna. It’s a tasty topper for crackers or toast.
• Make sure cream cheese is soft before mixing. You’ll need
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room temperature, soft cream cheese for this to work. Remember, cream cheese is like the frosting on the bologna cake, so it needs to have a soft, smooth consistency in order to spread neatly.
• Pat dry bologna slices. Deli meat is often wet or damp when taken out of its packaging. For best results, use a paper towel to pat dry the slices.
• Use an offset spatula.An offset spatula is longer and narrower than a regular spatula. These baker’s spatulas are the ideal shape for neatly shaping the cream cheese on your cake
Ingredients
▢ 1 package bologna
▢ 12 oz cream cheese, (1 and 1/2 packages, room temperature)
▢ 3 tablespoons onion powder
▢ optional cheese whiz for decorating
Instructions
• In a large mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
• Take one slice of bologna from the package and pat dry with paper towels. Then place it on a plate.
• Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture (about 1 tablespoon) on top of the bologna using an offset spatula.
• Add another slice of bologna and spread more cream cheese mixture. Repeat until you use up all the bologna slices.
• To frost the cake, spread more cream cheese mixture onto the side of the bologna cake.
• If you want to decorate your bologna cake, you can cut the corner of a piping bag or zip-top bag. Then push a decorating nozzle right into the hole. Fill it with cheese whiz, and push the cheese onto your cake. Serve and enjoy!
Throughout history
ruby was considered the gemstone of the royalty. The name ruby comes from Latin ‘Ruber’meaning red.
Ruby has many names in Sanskrit, and the most significant of them are ‘ratnaraj’meaning ‘king of precious gemstones’, and ‘padmaraga’that means ‘red as a lotus’.
In the 19th century French book “Lapidaire en Vers” it says “by Christ’s command the ruby was placed onAaron’s neck, the ruby, called the lord of gems; the highly prized, the dearly loved ruby, so fair with its gay color.”
Pliny, Roman military chief and philosopher, thought that ruby was of igneous origin and that they were created by a fire from heaven or, in other words, lightning strikes. Even in Germany the stone was called ‘Donnerkeil’meaning ‘thunderbolt’.
It has been long believed that, if worn as a birthstone, ruby has influence to reconcile disagreements for separated friends or lovers and strengthen ties between them. Ruby was regarded as a gem bringing health to the wearer and improving their mental state. The birthstone ruby was also expected to bring safety and luck.
In ancient China it was used as a cure from grief, evil thoughts and conflicts. Egyptians highly regarded the gem and used rubies to represent Uraeus, the serpent in the scepters of the Pharoahs.
Ruby was also considered to be the symbol of devotion and thus permitted in the rings of bishops. The devotion it was fostering was the one that made it possible to approach god with head up and not like a slave.
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divinity. The bithstone signified life and happiness. In the Hindu culture ruby was one of the gems in the magical necklace of Vishnu, one of the most important holy gods and the member of holy trinity in Hinduism.
Dreams of rubies were believed to have indicated success in business ventures and professional development.
Ruby birthstone was considered more fortunate if worn on the left side of the body. Star ruby was accepted as a symbol of love, friendship and constancy.
English king Henry VIII wore the ‘Régale of France’ ruby to achieve victory, remove obstacles and reveal hidden places of stolen treasure. The gemstone is emblematic of material love, power, passion, affection, and majesty.
The great explorer Marco Polo wrote about a magnificent ruby that was in possession of the king of Ceylon,” The finest and biggest in the world. It is about a palm in length and as thick as a man’s arm: to look at, it is the most resplendent object upon earth: it is quite free from flaw and is as red as fire. Its value is so great that a price for it in money could not be named”.
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Ruby mining. Nowadays this gem is found in various parts of the world like Scotland, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Tanzania and other countries.
Just like any other major birthstone, there are famous ruby stones that have their own names. Sunrise Ruby being the most expensive of those fetching $30 million at an auction in 2015. Discovered in EastAfrica, Liberty Bell was the largest mined ruby to date, and it was stolen in a heist in 2011.
Elizabeth Taylor ruby and diamond Van Cleef &Arpels ring with a magnificent 8 carat ruby set a record price per carat when it sold at a 2011 auction for $4.2 million. The ring was originally a present from Richard Burton for 1968 Christmas.
Ruby is a gem of the 40th wedding anniversary. It is often used in championship rings.
Why doesn’t fire take a day off on the 4th of July? Because fire works.
Why are there no July 4th knock knock jokes? Because freedom rings. Does England have a 4th of July?
Yes they do, and a July 3rd and a July 5th.
My wife and I just had a daughter and named her JuneJulyAugust. We call her Summer for short.
What do you call a snowman on the 4th of July? Apuddle.
What beverage do you drink on July 4th? Liber-tea.
What do ducks love about the 4th of July? Fire quackers.
Not everyone has the day off for the 4th of July. Fire works.
Why don’t cats like July? Because they start the dog days of summer.
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Alamogordo News - June 26th, 1900
HOW ALAMOGORDO WILL DO IT
Everything Necessary Arranged for a Grand Celebration on The Fourth of July
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS RAISED
And the money will go up in smoke Just To Attract A Crowd to The Magic City - The Program
The celebration in Alainogordo on the Fourth of July will be the warmest affair of the kind in the territory.
Nearly $2,000 has been raised for prizes, fireworks, and general expense, and the executive committee proposes to see that the money is spent in a manner to insure the maximum of fun for all the visitors.
EDITOR’S NOTE: $2,000 in 1900 has the purchasing power today of $76,000
The celebration was decided so late it has been impossible to advertise it
thoroughly, but despite this, a large crowd is assured, It estimated that fully 2,000 visitors will be in attendance, and every preparation has been made necessary to care for them.
Business men should see to their own store and residence decorations for the committee of arrangements states thatno special committee will be assigned the task, but it is expected that no individual will overlook the importance of decorating.
A rip-roaring, howling, snorting sort of time in honor of the day that gave the nation its independence is guaranteed to all.
The eagle will be aroused with cannon at day break, made to dance on hot firecrackers all day .knocked out of the clouds with sky rockets at 9 p.m.. and driven into his cage with sky rockets about 10.
Two bands have been hired & a special orchestra will discourse sweet music at the big dancing pavilion during the entire day and evening.
The Alamogordo school children and glee club will furnish the music for the forenoon exercises.
Orators of unquestioned ability will tell everybody how happy they are. Why they are happy and how mean the areif they are not happy.
To the winners of the afternoon sports will lie distributed $700 in cash prizes
Everything new in the line of fireworks has been ordered by the committee and the day will close in a blaze of glory that will light up Sacramento mountains from the state line to Cloudcroft.
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Bologna Salad
• For the Salad:
• 1 lb bologna , diced
• 1 cup celery , finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion , finely diced
• 1/2 cup pickles,chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans , drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
For the Dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper , to taste
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
• Dice the bologna into small cubes or slice it thinly into half-moons, depending on your texture preference.
• Chop the celery, red onion, and pickles into small, bitesized pieces. Drain and rinse the kidney beans if using.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 3: Combine the Salad
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced bologna, celery, red onion, pickles, and kidney beans (if using). Toss gently to mix.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until everything is evenly coated.
• Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Before serving, give the salad a final stir. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Variations to Try
• Spice It Up : Add diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce for a kick.
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Accidental Gift Short Story by
Rochelle Williams
Courtesy of Chris Edwards Alamogordo Town News
“The moment my life split irrevocably into “before” and “after” came on a calm, almost unbearably beautiful winter morning. The sun was out bright and strong, turning the previous night’s blizzard into a wonderland of iced houses and trees, knee-deep snow, shimmering ultramarine sea. I had pulled on my boots and set off for a walk in the brisk air, feeling so alive, drinking in the brilliant light, the gorgeous contrast of sea and snow.
I had arrived the night before, just ahead of the big storm, at my sister-in-law’s house perched on a tiny spit of land on the coast of Maine. It was two days after Christmas. I was stopping in for a visit on my way from New Mexico, where I live, to Vermont, where I was enrolled in a low-residency graduate program. Embarking on my third semester, I couldn’t have been more excited. It seemed to me those great vistas of possibility were opening up before me, and this walk in the sun and snow was a celebration of impending change. The change that was actually in store for me, I never could have imagined, nor voluntarily welcomed into my life.
The road hadn’t been cleared, but some intrepid souls had already been out on it; there were wheel tracks in the snow and that was where I walked, heading downhill toward the tall pines on the next curve of land jutting out into the sea. I remember looking up, marveling at the lovely robin’s-egg blue of the sky, and then, without understanding how, I was flat on the icy pavement.
My feet had gone out from under me and the back of my head had slammed the pavement so hard I couldn’t comprehend at first what had happened. Time turned sticky; everything slowed
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From Isolation to Leading the Way: The Journey of Joshua Muniz
In the hospitality business, the finest rooms and polished lobbies often tell only half the story.
At the Classic DesertAire Hotel inAlamogordo, New Mexico, the real trans-formation isn’t in the towels folded or the streak-free mirrors. It’s in people like Joshua Muniz—a man whose life has shifted from confinement and despair to leadership and quiet strength.
As the hotel’s Housekeeping Supervisor for the past three years, Joshua doesn’t just manage a team. He inspires one.
His journey hasn’t been smooth or predictable. In fact, it began hundreds of miles away, in Texas, where he was raised surrounded by family, community, and the early dreams of a young athlete.
But by the age of 17, a series of hard turns would change the course of his life dramatically. The story of how he rebuilt that life, one step at a time, is one of perseverance, redemption, and the healing power of family and purpose.
Texas Roots and Young Ambitions
Joshua grew up in a workingclass neighborhood in Texas, where days were long, summers were hot, and sports were everything.
“I loved football," he says. “If I wasn’t at school, I was out on the field, running drills or playing pickup games.”
For most of his childhood, Joshua lived with his family. His parents provided structure and support, and his siblings were his closest allies. But like many young people growing up in tough environments, Joshua eventually found himself at a crossroads.
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“At 17, I left home. Things got tense, and I didn’t know how to handle it,” he admits. “I thought I could do it on my own, but I wasn’t ready.”
Without the steadying hand of family and lacking direction, Joshua made choices that would have serious consequences. By the time he was 18, he was in jail.
Eight Years Incarceration
Story by JuniorThurman
Joshua, like many young men, found himself facing a sentence for mistakes that he made fromthe young age of 17 to 25. The entire arc of young adulthood was the cost of his mistakes.
“Being incarcerated isn’t just about doing time,” he says. “It’s about watching time pass you by—and trying to hold on to a version of yourself that you can still be proud of.”
Those eight years weren’t easy. The harsh environment tested his mental health daily. He experienced anxiety, isolation, and at times, made it difficult to even imagine a future.
“There were days where I felt like I didn’t matter,” he says. “Like this was just going to be my whole story.”
But something inside Joshua refused to give up. He started
seeking help—first through books, then through mental health support when available. He attended counseling sessions, participated in support groups, and gradually began to work on himself.
“I knew I couldn’t undo what had happened,” he says, “but I started believing that maybe I could control what came next.”
A New Chapter in Alamogordo
In 2022, after his release and some time of uncertainty, Joshua made a life-changing move. His brother, who was living in Alamogordo, New Mexico, offered him a place to stay—and something even more important: a fresh start.
“That was the turning point,” Joshua recalls. “He didn’t judge me. He gave me structure. He gave me hope.”
Alamogordo, with its open skies and slower pace, offered the space Joshua needed to start healing. With his family’s encouragement, he began prioritizing his mental health again— finding a local therapist, staying consistent with treatment, and focusing on building small, positive habits.
Soon, he decided it was time to get back into the workforce. He applied to the Classic Desert Aire Hotel, not expecting
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much—just hoping for a chance.
Starting Over in Housekeeping
Joshua was hired as a house-keeper, a role that’s often under-estimated but foundational to any hotel’s success.And from day one, it was clear that he wasn’t just showing up—He was here to give his best efforts and be fully present.
“He took pride in the work immediately,” says General Manager Jesse Muniz. “He didn’t cut corners. He was eager to learn and always looking for ways to help others.”
Whether it was cleaning rooms, organizing supply closets, or helping out in laundry, Joshua brought the same intensity and care he once poured into sports.
His consistency and quiet leadership quickly caught the attention of management. After less than a year, Joshua was promoted to Housekeeping Supervisor—a title he’s proudly held for the past three years.
More Than a Supervisor
Today, Joshua leads a team of housekeepers with a mix
of authority, respect, and humility. He trains new hires, manages scheduling and inspections, and ensures guests experience a clean and welcoming environment.
But his influence extends well beyond checklists and cleaning products.
“He’s that one person to go to,” says Front Desk Clerk Susan Coombs. “Not just for work stuff—life stuff, too. He’s walked through fire, and people can feel that when they talk to him.”
Joshua also steps in to help other departments regularly. Whether it’s assisting with laundry, helping the front desk during high-traffic hours, or supporting maintenance with light repairs, Joshua has become a goto team player across the property.
“He has this quiet strength about him,” says Operations Manager Rebecca Baca. “He’s dependable in every sense of the word.”
Mental Health, Purpose, and Advocacy
For Joshua, the road to recovery is ongoing—but he walks it with clarity and commitment. He continues to prioritize his mental health, scheduling regular therapy sessions and keeping strong family ties.
“Mental health used to be something I was ashamed of,” he
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Cancer (June 21–July 22)
This is your time to shine! The Sun is in your sign, along with lucky Jupiter, two cosmic happenings that heighten your confidence. You’re feeling goodand should have plenty of pep in your step!
Quiet time with your sweetheart adds sweetness to your summer when Venus slides into your privacy zone on the 4th. Staycation? Yes, please. Uranus joins Venus on the 7th, a transit that stimulates intuition and unconscious memories. Trust your gut, and make peace with the past.Arelationship changes on the 10th when the Full Moon illuminates a possible ending. It might be time to bid adieu or to set new boundaries.
Mercury retrograde on the 18th could mess with your finances for three weeks. It’s best
to tighten up your wallet until that time passes. Even so, the Sun in Leo on the 22nd helps you attract the money needed. Araise, bonus, or new source of income is possible when the New Moon shows up on the 24th. Ultimately, how you handle your cash will determine your situation. Venus in your sign on the 30th casts a gorgeous glow over you. You’ll turn plenty of heads inAugustand your charm is sure to open doors for you.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
You’re ready for summer parties once Venus moves into your social zone on the 4th.At the same time, your ruling planet, the Sun, prefers “me” time.
You must find the balance between fun and rest. Uranus
joins Venus on the 7th, which brings unique people into your orbit. Once this happens, you’re tempted to get out and play. Why stay home when the interesting people are having a blast? Let go of bad habits on the 10th when the Full Moon helps you find the power to say “no.” It’s your best day to clean up your act. Mercury retrograde on the 18th could tie your tongue for weeks. You’re generally excellent at selfexpression, but this transit might make you less confident.
Despite that, the Sun will be in your sign on the 22nd, a total courage booster. Even if you mangle your words, you’ll find a way to charm folks. The Debut a new look on the 24th when the New Moon arrives in your sign.Astyle upgrade will wow your admirers.Avoid negotiations on the 25th when the Sun opposes Pluto.
It will be impossible to get your way. Friends could be unreliable that day as well, so it’s best to avoid social commitments.Asecret crush is revealed when Venus glides into Cancer on the 30th. The question is: with so many vying for your attention, will this be the one that captures your big heart?
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Larkspur The July Birth Flower
In the heat of summer, brilliant blooms of larkspur color the landscape across the northern hemisphere.As the traditional July month birth flower, larkspur is synonymous with summer, but it also has surprisingly rich folklore and symbolism that make it meaningful and far more than just a pretty flower.Along with the alternative July birth flower, water lily, these two blooms bring great color and culture to the midsummer month.
Larkspur is the common name of delphinium, more than 300 species of plants in the family Ranunculaceae, including some species of the genus Consolida. These highly toxic plants are related to ranunculus, clematis, monkshood, aconite, and meadowrue. Depending on the exact plant, larkspur can be annual, biennial, or perennial, and may grow from 1284 inches in height.
These flowers are native to the northern hemisphere and different varieties are found in Europe, NorthAmerica, Central America,Asia, and the high tropical mountains ofAfrica. Larkspur can be found in meadows, prairies, and forests where conditions are right for these blooms to flourish. While a typical larkspur plant may only live 2-3 years, they do readily reseed and will continue to grow in the same area as new plants bloom.
Larkspur has upright growth with each stem supporting a profusion of palmate blooms for a striking show of color and texture. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds love this nectarrich flower, and in autumn, the brown or copper-colored seeds add even more interest to the landscape.
These flowers come in a wide spectrum of colors, from purple and blue to red, yellow, white, orange, and pink. While not every color has a specific meaning, some shades do have associations with specific emotions. White larkspur, for example, is symbolic of happiness, while blue shades represent dignity, grace, and tranquility. Purple larkspur is associated with one’s first love, but pink hues indicate fickleness or an unsettled quality.
Overall, larkspur can have a wide range of meanings – love, affection, sweetness, strength, laughter, purity, joy, transformation, lightheartedness, youth, and more. This makes delphinium a versatile flower in floriography, the language of flowers, whether it is used in a flowerbed, cut bouquet, or elaborate arrangement.
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continued from page 48 at the thought of lying down flat on the backboard they had pushed into the cramped living room. I knew with unshakable certainty that I would die if they put me on that backboard. One of them moved in beside me, spoke in a soothing voice, assured me repeatedly that they would let me sit up if I needed to. I knew he was lying, and that he had to; his job was to get me safely onto the backboard. I knew that once I surrendered and let them enclose me in what turned out to be full-body immobilization, there was no getting out. Fear blazed on top of the burning panic.
I remember asking what they would do if I started vomiting; he said they would turn me on my side, suction my airway and make sure I was breathing; they would take good care of me—he must have said it a dozen times while they gently pried my fingers from the arms of the chair where I sat rigid and unable to move, placed the brace around my neck and maneuvered me onto the backboard, strapping me in place.
His voice was kind, but nothing could soothe the panic that made me resist everything they were trying to do for me. In the ambulance, a woman put an oxygen cannula in my nose and started an IV. I remember
squeezing her hand so hard, the thought that I might be injuring her flashed through my mind, but I could not loosen my grip.
She leaned close and talked to me all the way to the hospital, telling me we were going to go around a curve now, it would be this many more minutes, I was doing fine, remember to breathe. I thought, I have fallen among angels.And still the panic roared in me every second, leaped and gnawed and burned like flame at the base of my skull, in my throat and chest, and I felt trapped in a cage that might never open.
In the emergency room I was given a powerful anti-nausea drug, wheeled from X-ray to CT. The lights above me blared like interrogation instruments. There was no escaping them, or the noise—the crash and clang of equipment, the scrape of chairs on the floor, the voices around me—all seemed amplified beyond endurance. The backboard dug into my flesh. Tears ran down the sides of my face, into my ears. I remember bellowing, “My head hurts!”A nurse spoke to me in that gentle, reasonable way they all had, told me they needed to make sure there was no bleeding in my brain before they could give me anything for pain. Susan sat by me, her face tense with worry.
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After many hours, many tests, all the information was assembled. No bones were broken. No blood was seeping. There was no visible swelling in my brain. Prescriptions were written for pain and nausea medications; instructions were given about returning for worsening symptoms.And with that I was released from the imprisonment of the backboard and brace, into a life that was simply unimaginable to me hours before.
Traumatic brain injury is a malady that confounds medicine. The day before the accident, I was running my own company, managing a million-dollar annual budget and sixteen employees; the day after the accident, I could not walk or talk normally, I stuttered badly, slurred words, my right foot dragged. I could not take care of basic tasks of daily life independently, could not stay awake for more than a few hours. How could something you couldn’t see on an X-ray or CT scan cause so much damage? On a deep, almost inexpressible level, I felt unsouled, as if my soul had left my body and what
Althoughseveralindividualsare creditedwithdiscoveringpropane,one notablefigureistheFrenchchemist Pierre-Eugene-MarcellinBerthelot.In the1850sand’60s,Berthelot synthesizedpropaneinhislabalong withotherorganiccompoundslike methane,acetylene,andbenzene. However,hedidnotinitiallyrecognize itspotentialasafuelsource.
Thefirstgasstovewasdevelopedin 1802byZachäusWinzler,butthis alongwithotherattemptsremained isolatedexperiments.JamesSharp patentedagasstoveinNorthampton, Englandin1826andopenedagasstove factoryin1836.
Hisinventionwasmarketedbythe firmSmith&Philipsfrom1828.An importantfigureintheearlyacceptance ofthisnewtechnology,wasAlexis Soyer,therenownedchefattheReform ClubinLondon.From1841,he convertedhiskitchentoconsumepiped gas,arguingthatgaswascheaperoverall becausethesupplycouldbeturnedoff whenthestovewasnotinuse
In1867,industrialchemistDr. EdmundRonaldsdiscoveredpropaneas anaturallyoccurringsubstancewhile dissolvingPennsylvaniacrudeoil.It wasn’tuntilyearslaterthatexplosives expertandchemistWalterSnelling confirmedpropaneasavolatile substanceincrudeoilin1910.He discovereditwhileinvestigatingthe vaporsleakingfromaFordModelT gasolinetank.Hefilledaglasscontainer withthegasoline,andthecorkpopped out,indicatingavolatilevaporinside.
Snellingsoondiscoveredpropane’s potentialasafuelsourceandbegan marketingLPGin1912.Theyearalso markedthefirstpersontoswitchtheir hometopropanefuel.Itsprimaryuse wasasafuelsourceforcuttingmetals. In1918,thefirstLPG-fueledpump-less blowtorcharrived.Propanefuelsales grewtremendouslythroughthe1920sas
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In1867,industrialchemistDr. EdmundRonaldsdiscoveredpropane asanaturallyoccurringsubstancewhile dissolvingPennsylvaniacrudeoil.It wasn’tuntilyearslaterthatexplosives expertandchemistWalterSnelling confirmedpropaneasavolatile substanceincrudeoilin1910.He discovereditwhileinvestigatingthe vaporsleakingfromaFordModelT gasolinetank.Hefilledaglasscontainer withthegasoline,andthecorkpopped out,indicatingavolatilevaporinside.
In1826,BritishinventorJames Sharpcameupwithagasoven.Thisis recognizedasthemostsuccessfulgas oventoappearonthemarketatthat time.But,thesuccessoftheseovens wasdelayedduetothefactthatmost housesdidn'thaveagasline.In1910, gasstoveswerenowgivenanenamel coatingwithmadeeasiertoclean;the closestthingtoselfcleanatthattime.
The James Sharp Gas Stove
Youcanhaveanengine, youcanhaveachassis,youcan haveadrivetrainandwheels. Butwithouttires,you'restuck.
In1844,morethan50yearsbeforethe firstrubbertireswouldappearoncars, Goodyearpatentedaprocessknownas vulcanization.Thisprocessinvolved heatingandremovingthesulfurfrom rubber,makingrubberwaterproofand winter-proof,whileatthesametime preservingitselasticity.
RobertWilliamThomson(1822–1873)inventedthefirstvulcanizedrubber pneumatic(inflatable)tire.Thomson patentedhispneumatictirein1845,and whilehisinventionworkedwell,itwastoo costlytocatchon.
ThatchangedwithJohnBoydDunlop (1840–1921),aScottishveterinarianand therecognizedinventorofthefirst practicalpneumatictire.Hispatent, grantedin1888,wasn'tforautomobile tires,however.Instead,itwasintendedto createtiresforbicycles.Ittookanother sevenyearsforsomeonetomaketheleap. AndréMichelinandhisbrotherEdouard, whohadpreviouslypatentedaremovable biketire,werethefirsttousepneumatic tiresonanautomobile.Unfortunately, thesedidnotprovedurable.Itwasn'tuntil PhilipStraussinventedthecombination tireandair-filledinnertubein1911that pneumatictirescouldbeusedon automobileswithsuccess.
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admits. “Now, it’s part of how Isurvive—how I grow.”
He doesn’t hide that part of his story from his coworkers, either. While he doesn’t make it the centerpiece of every conversation, he’s not afraid to open up when someone else is struggling.
“You’d be surprised how many people carry heavy stuff to work every day,” he says. “Sometimes, just knowing someone else gets it—it changes everything.”
The Road Ahead
At 34, Joshua Muniz is not trying to rewrite the past. He owns it—every chapter, every lesson, every scar. But what he’s doing now is writing a future that stands in powerful contrast to where he came from.
When asked what’s next, he smiles thoughtfully. “I want to keep growing. Maybe one day I’ll move into operations. But more than anything, I just want to keep showing up for people— because people showed up for me.”
To many, he’s the Housekeeping Supervisor. To those who work with him, he’s a leader, a mentor, and a reminder that no one is beyond redemption. In the unlikeliest of places—on the floors of a desert hotel—Joshua Muniz has built not just a career, but a life of
quiet excellence.
“He’s not just keeping rooms clean,”Jesse Muniz says. “He’s showing us what it means torebuild a life—with dignity, with effort, and with heart.”
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down. I lay there, unable to move. I had no thoughts. There was only a sort of slow-motion sensing of being flat on my back on the ground, seeing the tree branches overhead, smelling the snow. Then very slowly, as if my mind was moving through something thick, it began to roam around my body:
Am I bleeding? Is anything broken? Can I move my legs? These were not thoughts, but a kind of primitive awareness scanning my body. Finally, there was a thought, accompanied by a deep sense of foreboding, and it went something like this: You have really hurt yourself.And indeed, I had.
In the instant after that thought formed, a black curtain started to descend over my eyes. I knew I had to get up, that I needed help, and fast. Looking
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Perfect Roasted Mushrooms
Roasted mushrooms can convert even mushroom haters into diehard fans. Tender and meaty, topped with fresh herbs, you might not be able to stop eating them.
Ingredients
1 pound baby bella (aka cremini) mushrooms*
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (like chives and thyme, or substitute ½ tablespoon dried)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clean the mushrooms and pat them dry. Slice the mushrooms in half. In a large bowl, toss them with the olive oil, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mushrooms in a single layer on top.
Easy Mushroom Tacos
Ingrediants
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 large portobello mushrooms*, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon each ground cumin and smoked paprika
Scant ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
½ tablespoon lime juice (1/4 lime)
15-ounce can refried beans
1/4 medium red cabbage
1 ripe avocado
8 tortillas
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Instructions
Sauté the mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices. Mince the garlic. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.Add the mushrooms and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the additional 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, cumin seed, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt and black pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, then turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice.
Heat the beans: Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan until warm. Taste and add a few pinches of kosher salt if necessary.
Make the quick slaw: Shred the red cabbage. Place it in a bowl and add the juice of 1 lime quarter and 2 pinches of kosher salt. Dice the avocado, if using.
Warm the tortillas: Warm and char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. (See How to Warm Tortillas.)
Assemble the tacos:Add a generous spoonful of refried beans, a small handful of mushrooms*, slaw, avocado, pico de gallo, and cheese crumbles, if using.
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back, it seems as if some force outside of me lifted me up and propelled me back up the hill, the hundred yards or so to my sister-in-law Susan’s door.
As soon as I was upright, a battle began against intense, burning nausea and an equally intense desire to simply lie down right where I was and go to sleep.
I had spent much of my working life as a nurse; the symptoms of closed head injury were familiar to me. It’s hard to describe the feeling I had of being split in two—one part of my brain trying to control the symptoms that another part of my brain was cataloging with increasing panic. I stepped through Susan’s door and said something like: I fell and hit my head. I need help. She queried me, saw that
I was in trouble and dialed 911. Bile burned hot in my throat and I was taking short, fast sips of air to keep it down. The paramedics arrived quickly and began to “talk me down”— something I also knew from my experience as a nurse—head injury patients can be combative and wildly irrational.
I was trying to cooperate but was seized by intense panic
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When It Comes to Food Poisoning, These 3 Foods Are
the Worst
Cooked Grains
According to NYC food protection certified executive chef SamuelDrake Jones, cooked grains are a surprisingly common source of Bacillus cereus—a toxinproducing bacterium found in starchy foods like rice, pasta and oats.
"It's not that grains are inherently more dangerous or carry more bacteria compared to something like raw meat—the real issue is around improper food handling,"
Jones explains. "Let's take quinoa, for example: if you make a big pot of it, pack the hot leftovers in a container and put that directly in the fridge, the center of the quinoa won't cool down quickly. Instead, it will stay warm—between 140°F
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and 40°F—for way too long. That temperature range is the danger zone and creates an environment where bacteria thrive in cooked grains."
To help avoid this problem, spread the grains on a large plate or tray to evenly disperse the heat before transferring them into a food storage container and placing them in the refrigerator. You could also use a table fan to speed up the process. Pull it up to the table, and food cools down in no time."
Raw Proteins
Handling raw proteins—like red meat, chicken, fish and eggs—with care is essential for reducing crosscontamination and potential foodborne illness. Harmful bacteria thrive on protein-rich foods. If those protein-rich foods are poorly handled, be it unsanitary conditions in the butchering or preparation of the food or temperature abuse, the possibility of becoming sick from those foods increases.
When transporting raw proteins home from the grocery store, it's a good idea to pack them in a cooler filled with ice in order to keep them out of the temperature range that bacteria thrive in. The USDAFood Safety and Inspection Service states that raw proteins left in the danger temperature zone can double in bacteria in as little as 20 minutes, and says that these foods should always be stored at or under 40°F and should never be left out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
Proper handling of raw proteins is also critical for avoiding foodborne illness, as the bacteria they harbor are easily spread. It's important to take care when handling raw meat, as it can potentially carry salmonella or E. Coli. increasing
your risk because you may be splashing bacteria around your kitchen.
Prepackaged Greens
It might seem safe enough to serve pre-washed packaged lettuces right out of the bag, but they're not always as clean as labels imply.
Many produce houses use recycled water to rinse greens and often do an incomplete job, which is why washing prepackaged greens— whether they say triple-washed or not—is essential for avoiding contaminants.
And this goes for most produce, as nearly all fruits and vegetables carry residues from pesticides, bacteria and other potentially harmful matter, especially leafy greens
Once you cut into fruits or vegetables, any bacteria on the surface can be transferred to the inside and onto your cutting board or other utensils, which is why washing before further handling is so important. Rinsing, scrubbing and soaking produce in a vinegar solution are all good methods that can help reduce your risk of contamination.
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BILLY’S BIG KISS
On December 24, 1880, Pat Garrett and posse escorted Charlie Bowdre's corpse back to his wife, Manuela.
While in Sumner, the Kid and Dave Rudabaugh were shackled and chained.
Meanwhile, Garrett had a visit from Deluvina Maxwell, the Navajo servant, with a message from Mrs. Luz Maxwell, Paulita's mother. The message was asking
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Garrett if he'd allow Billy to come to the Maxwell residence so Paulita could say goodbye. Pat agreed but sent Jim East and Lee Hall to guard Billy and told them to watch the Kid closely.
Once Billy and Dave entered the house, Luz Maxwell asked if Billy and Paulita could say their goodbyes privately.
East and Hall weren’t taking any chances and said no.
The lovers embraced and she gave Billy one of those soul kisses the novelists tell us about." Jim East
Afew moments later, the guards pulled them apart and escorted the Kid and Rudabaugh back to Garrett, who was ready for the journey to Las Vegas.
Source: Jim East recounted the meeting between Billy and Paulita in a letter to Charlie Siringo, April 26, 1920 & a letter to Judge William H. Burgess, May 20, 1926
A Panda walks into a bar. He gobbles some beer nuts, then pulls out a pistol, fires it in the air, and heads for the door. “Hey!” shouts the bartender, but the Panda yells back “I’m a panda Google me!”
Sure enough, panda: “A tree-climbing mammal with distinct black-and-white coloring. Eats shoots and leaves.”
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FranklinAsburyDuBois
warrior,physician,adventurer
Hewasanunusualman, FranklinAsburyDuBois:a complex,deep-thinking, restlessmanwhoselifeledhim brieflytothispartofLincoln County.Herehecreateda legacylikefewothers.
Likesomanywhofoughtinthe WarBetweentheStates,DuBois (pronouncedDuboys,ashisdescendantswillfirmlytellyou)wasrestless, aseeker.
Hehomesteadedastripofland aroundtheeasternbaseoftheGallinas Mountains,andthenmovedonagain. Butnotbeforehehadestablishedthe villageofCorona.
FranklinAsburyDuBoiswas bornin1843ingracefulShelby,Ohio. Atage18,withtheCivilWar savagingthecountry,hejoinedthe army.Heservedtwoshorttermsasa medicalcorpsman–abloodyjobin thatbrutalwar--beforerecruitinghis
owncompanyoffightingmen.
Thenewcaptaincommandedhis CompanyAboldly.InoneengagementthatcapturedattentionDuBois and30ofhismenprotectedarailway linefacingaguerillaforceofrebels underaCaptainAlexander.
DuBoiskilledAlexanderwitha singleshotofhisrevolver,whilehis menoverpoweredthemainforceof attackers.ItwasreferredtoasCaptain DuBois’“spiritedaffair,”butheturned allcreditbacktohis“Ohioboys.”
Afterthewar,DuBoiscompleted hisstudyofmedicineinWooster,Ohio andatBrooklynMedicalCollegein NewYork.HereturnedtoShelbyas Dr.Dubois,openingamedicalpractice andadrugstore,andbecameapillar ofthecommunity.
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1867.Herdebutanteupbringingsuited hertobethewifeofthewarheroand physician.Thecouplehadfive children.Theyoungestofthesewere theirsonsFranklinJr.andThomas Mickey. Althoughbornintheordered worldofcentralOhio,bothwoundup settlinginCoronaandareburiedhere.
Likemanywhoreturnedfromthat devastatingwar,Duboiswasrestless. Hewasalsodisillusionedbymedicine. Hehadhopedthatthesufferinghehad seenduringtheCivilWarmightbe morereadilyrelievedbypost-Civil Wardoctors,butitwasatimeofsnake oilandlaudanum,withfewadvances.
Sohesoldthepracticeandthe drugstoreandheadedofftoMexico withoutSarahorthechildren.Therehe boughtwalnutandmahoganylogs, exportingthemtoOhio,England, ScotlandandGermany.
Stillrestless,stilladventuring, DuboisarrivedattheheadofGallo
DrawinLincolnCountyin1902.
Helikeditwhathesaw.He believedthat“GalloLake”,thenatural dirttankattheheadofthedraw,was permanent,sothisseemedlikean idealplace,richwiththeland,grass, andwatersoughtbyallhomesteaders.
Hechoseoneandthenanother homesteadpatent,andquickly establishedthearea’sfirststore,first postoffice,andfirstformalschool.
Hedeeded60acresofthe homesteadtoformanewvillage servingthemanyhomesteadersand minersalreadysettledaroundthe Gallinas.Helaidoutthestreets, namingthemafterrelativesand friends. AndheencouragedSarahand theirchildrentojoinhiminafinebig houseinthisnewtown.
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familyarrivedbythenewly-laidtrain, bringingelegantfurnitureandadoseof style.
Butsheandherdaughterswerenot comfortableinthestill-roughfrontiertown. TheyfearedPanchoVilla,whohad recentlyattackedColumbus,NewMexico. Andtoooften,bulletsflewdownCorona MainStreetonaSaturdaynight.They spentthosenightshuddledonthefloor belowthewindows,praying.
Itwasn’tlongbeforeshehad convincedFranklintoreturneast,settlingin KansasCityforanactivelifeincivic affairs.Hediedtherein1919attheageof 76.
ThewidowedSarahregularlyreturned toCoronatovisithersons,whohad establishedthemselvesandtheirfamilies ontheskirtsoftheGallinas.
Itwasononesuchvisitthatshedied,
andthenwenteastbytrainonelast timetoliebesideFranklin.
Theirchildrenandgrandchildren stayedtohelpbuildthevillageandthe surroundingarea.Theirbusinessesstill standonMainStreet,thoughsome havelongagoclosed.Andthey representsomeofthegreatlegacy ranches.It’sastoryoftheWildWest tamed.
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TheFiveStrangest CoffeesintheWorld:
Fascinating& DisturbingBeans!
Therearealotofcoffee varietiesintheworld,but fewareasstrangeasthose madeusingwildanimals. Youmayhaveheardofkopi luwak,theIndonesiancat coffeemadefamousby movieslike“TheBucket List.”Butwereyouaware thattherearelotsofother specialtycoffeesthatare “refined”(aeuphemismfor digested)byanimals?
Alloftheseweirdspecialtycoffees comefromananimalthateatscoffee beans,likeamonkey,wildcat,or elephant.Inthisguide,we’rediving intothestrangeworldofanimalpoop coffee,providingyouwithmorethan youprobablyeverwantedtoknow abouttheworld’sgrossestcoffee.
KopiLuwak(CatPoopCoffee)
Probablythemostfamousweird coffee,KopiLuwakismadewiththe helpofpalmcivets,wildcatsthatare
called“luwaks”inIndonesia.Thecats eattheripearabicacoffeecherriesand partiallydigestthem.Theresulting coffeebeans,whicharehandpicked fromthecats’feces,aresaidtobe smoothanddistinctivelyflavoredand only$400apound.
BlackIvory(ElephantPoopCoffee)
Elephant dung coffee is exactly what it sounds like. The Black Ivory coffee company feeds coffee beans to elephants and collects their dung. This is one of the world’s most expensive coffees — costing over $1,000 a pound — but fans describe it as delicate and unusual with notes of spices, chocolate, and even grass.
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For the past 40 years, my wife and I have lived in El Paso,Tx. and were faithful members of Hillcrest Baptist Church under Pastor Emeritus Bob Stewart and current Pastor Joseph Dickinson.
In 2015, I served on staff as the assistant pastor at Hillcrest. It was during this time that I obtained my Masters degree in Religious Education and Biblical Studies from West Coast Baptist Bible College.
While on staff at Hillcrest Baptist Church, I began to recognize Gods calling to take a pastoral role, whether in a new church plant or take over an existing work.
Through God’s leading and guidance, He opened the doors to take over the pastorate position at Ruidoso
Baptist Church.
We have been proudly serving in this position April 4, 2021. God has given us a vision for Ruidoso as well as the surrounding areas and counties.
My wife and I have been married for 30 years and we both hold degrees as a Registered Nurse.
Due to the cost of living in a resort town, it is necessary at this time to work part time under our nursing licenses. This has provided new opportunities to meet people in the community and become familiar with the Mescalero people on the reservation.
I believe God has a plan to reach the lost and see souls saved in the mountain areas of Lincoln County.
If you are looking for a new church home, or wondering how God can impact your life, we invite you to give Ruidoso Baptist Church at try. We are located at 126 Church Drive here in Ruidoso. We are an Independent, Fundamental, King James Baptist Church.
Service Times: Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship10:45 AM
Midweek Bible Study - 6:00 PM
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Monkey Coffee
Monkey coffee comes from Chikmagalur, India, an area with lots of rainforests, beaches, and rhesus monkeys. The monkeys chew on coffee cherries and then spit them out, leaving tooth marks and saliva. The enzymes in the monkey saliva break the bean down somewhat, leaving coffee beans with a different flavor. Interestingly, these coffee beans turn grey after they’re processed, instead of the traditional green! This is a heavy-bodied, somewhat acidic coffee with interesting notes of vanilla, chocolate, and citrus Hard to find and $300 a pound.
Though it’s most often called “bat poop coffee” or “bat shit
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Bat Coffee
ROSEMARY’S RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Southwestern Chicken Powered Salad
This Southwest chicken power salad is not your average green salad. Packed with chicken, beans, corn, and hearty vegetables, and dressed with a delicious cilantro vinaigrette.
Vinaigrette
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Rosemary’s garlic
1/2 teaspoon Rosemary’s cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Mexican crema
Salad
5-ounces mixed salad greens
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 can pinto beans, rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
4 thin slices red onion, or to taste
1 jalapeño, sliced, or to taste
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
Directions
For vinaigrette, place cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin and cayenne in a bowl or a blender and pulse several times. For a creamy dressing, include the optional Mexican crema (for salad) line a serving plate with mixed salad greens.Arrange chicken, pinto beans, corn, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cotija, avocado, and red onion in a pleasing design on top of greens.
Drizzle with vinaigrette (place all ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss with vinaigrette). Garnish with pumpkin seeds and jalapeño slices.
Chickens can distinguish between 100 human faces
The oldest chicken lived to be 16 years old
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Chickens can taste salt, but not sweet.
Chickensdreamintheirsleep
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DISCOVER THE SACRAMENTOS
Cloudcroft * Mayhill * High Rolls Sunspot * Timberon * Pinion * Weed
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TheWhiteMountain Wildernessisa46,963acre designatedwildernessarea managedbytheUnited StatesForestService.
LocatedintheSmokeyBear RangerDistrictoftheLincoln NationalForest,theWhiteMountain WildernessliesintheSierraBlanca mountainsofsouthcentralNew Mexico,approximately15miles northnorthwestofthetownof Ruidoso.
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TheWhiteMountainWildernesswas firstestablishedasaprimitiveareabythe UnitedStatesCongressin1933
Thiswildernessareacontains approximately46,963acresoflandandis approximately12.5mileslongand12 mileswide.Itconsistsofmainlyalong, northerlyrunningridgeanditsbranches.
Thewestsideofthisridgeisextremely steepandrugged,whiletheeasternsideis moregentlewithbroader,forestedcanyons andsomesmallstreams.Elevationsrange from6,400feetatThreeRiversCampgroundonthewesternsideto11,580feet nearLookoutMountaininthesouth.
Therearefourdifferentlifezones withinthiswildernessarea:pinyon-juniper, ponderosapine,mixedconifer,andsubalpineforest,plusalpinetundrafoundat thesummitofSierraBlancajustoutside thewildernessboundary.
Abruptchangesinelevation,escarpments,rockoutcroppings,andavalanche chutesmakeforstrikingcontrastand scenery.Theareaisalsointerspersedwith meadowsandgrass-oaksavannahs,which aretheresultofforestfires.
Three Rivers Campground
Watersourcesarenotabundant,butdo existintheformofsmallstreamsorsprings scatteredthroughoutthearea.Trailswith goodwateraccessincludeBigBonitoTrail andSouthForkTrail.Althoughfishingis permittedwithinthewildernessarea,few fisharefoundduetothesmallsizeofmost streams.
Wildlifecommonlyfoundinthe WildernessAreaincludemuledeer,elk, blackbear,turkey,porcupine,badger, bobcat,grayfox,coyote,skunk,spruceand rocksquirrels,andnumerousspeciesof mice,moles,andbirds.
TheWhiteMountainareaisalsohome tomanytypesofbirdsandisacritical
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habitatforseveralspecies,including thenorthernthree-toedwoodpecker, Clark'snutcracker,red-breasted nuthatche,Townsend'ssolitaires,and golden-crownedkinglets.
Whiletherearenodeveloped facilitieswithintheWilderness,the areaisopentohiking,backpacking, horse-backriding,andprimitive “LeaveNoTrace”camping.For hikersandriderstheWilderness containsadevelopedtrailsystemof nearlytwodozenmaintainedtrails ranginginlengthfrom0.8milesto20 milesandratedfromeasytodifficult. Thearea’slongesttrail,the20-mile longCrestTrail,runsacrossmuchof theeasternendoftheWildernessand crossesanumberofsmallertrails, includingtheBigBonitoTrail,the ScenicTrail,andtheThreeRivers Trail.
Grey Fox
BluffSpringsDispersed
Camping,nearCloudcroft, NewMexico,isafantastic spotforthoselookingto escapethehustleandbustle. Thisareaoffersaunique campingexperiencewith plentyofspacetospreadout andenjoynature,allwhile beingsurroundedby stunningviewsandthe soothingsoundsofanearby creek.
Campersoftenraveaboutthe beautifulwaterfallandthe picturesquescenerythatmakesthis locationafavorite.It'sagreatplace forfamilies,withkidsenjoyingthe creekandthewildlife,includingdeer andelk,thatroamthearea.One visitornoted,“Wewokeuptoaherd ofcowsmooingandwalkingpastour
tents,”addingabitofcharmtothe experience.
Whiletherearenoelectric hookupsordrinkingwateravailable, theareaallowscampfires,soyoucan cozyupatnightunderthestars.Just bepreparedforsomewindandchilly nights,astemperaturescandrop significantlyaftersunset.Many campersrecommendvisitingduring theweektoavoidthecrowds, especiallyonholidayweekendswhen itcangetquitebusy.
Forthosewhoenjoyhiking,there aretrailsnearbythatleadtoevenmore breathtakingviews.Plus,beingclose toCloudcroftmeansyoucaneasily grabsuppliesifneeded.BluffSprings isasolidchoiceforanyonelookingto immersethemselvesinnaturewhile enjoyingabitofpeaceandquiet.
Partiallydevelopedpicnicand dispersedcampingareanestlednextto thewaterfallscalledBluffSprings. A shorttrailexistsjustbeyondthebridge thatwilltakeyouupandoverthe waterfallsaswellasanothertrailthat followsandoldrailroadgradetothe east.
Directions
TaketheSunspotHighway (NM6563)locatedjust2milessouth ofCloudcroftabout8milesandturn left(east)ontotheRioPenascoRd, countyroadC017.Thisroadispaved toWaterCanyon,thendirttheremainderoftheway.Continueonthedirt portionforanother1.5milesandBluff Springswillappearonyourright. October 4th and 5th see ad page 24
When the Sun Strikes
Richard Clements | Mar 11, 2025
In September 1, 1859, British astronomer Richard Carrington was peering through his telescope when he witnessed something remarkable: a sudden, dazzling flash of white light on the sun. What he saw wasn't just an ordinary observation but the ignition of what would become known as the Carrington Event. This event has since become legendary among astronomers, a story whispered with awe about the sheer force of nature.
Seventeen hours later, the night sky in NorthAmerica and as far south as Panama in CentralAmerica lights up like daytime. It is another wave of even brighterAuroras. People read newspapers by the light. Gold miners in the Rocky
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In his Redhill observatory, nestled in a serene part of London's outskirts, Carrington was thrust into the heart of a cosmic spectacle.As he observed sunspots, he caught sight of a sharp, bright flare lasting only five minutes, which would significantly impact Earth. Imagine the scene: This solar flare blasted energy like billions of nuclear bombs. Then, right on its heels, came a coronal mass ejection (CME), sending a massive wave of solar debris straight at Earth, travelling at what must have felt like light speed. You can almost sense the eerie calm before this storm of story continues page 128
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cosmic proportions unleashed its fury on our world.
The aftermath of Carrington's observation was a breathtaking voyage covering 93 million miles from the sun to Earth, unfolding in mere hours. The CME, a colossal blob of magnetized plasma, tore through space at speeds topping three million miles per hour. Experts later figured out it took roughly 17.6 hours to collide with Earth, leading to an epic confrontation between solar fury and Earth's magnetic shield.
From Paris to Boston, and even as far south as the tropics, the night sky lit up with extraordinary auroras, typically seen only near the poles. The vivid reds and greens left people amazed and bewildered as they watched the sky come alive with colors rarely seen outside the Arctic. In 1859, this unexpected light show in the sky led to widespread confusion. Lacking modern science, many interpreted these auroras as omens or divine signs. Newspapers of the time were filled with accounts of people gathering in town squares, watching the sky in awe or fear, sometimes leading to impromptu celebrations or prayer meetings.
Telegraph systems, the pinnacle of communication in the 19th century, bore the brunt of this solar onslaught. Sparking
wires and, in some cases, shocking operators, the Carrington Event caused telegraph machines to operate without the need for power sources. In Paris, the air was thick with electricity, while in Washington, D.C., telegraph operator Frederick Royce recounted a harrowing experience of being shocked by a sudden surge, leaving bystanders awestruck by the spectacle.
Many telegraph lines across NorthAmerica were rendered inoperable on the night ofAugust 28 as the first of two successive solar storms struck. E.W. Culgan, a telegraph manager in Pittsburgh, reported that the resulting currents flowing through the wires were so powerful that platinum contacts were in danger of melting and “streams of fire” were pouring forth from the circuits.
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On the morning of September 2, the magnetic mayhem resulting from the second storm created even more chaos for telegraph operators. WhenAmerican Telegraph Company employees arrived at their Boston office at 8 a.m., they discovered it was impossible to transmit or receive dispatches. The atmosphere was so charged, however, that operators made an incredible discovery: They could unplug their batteries and still transmit messages to Portland, Maine, at 30- to 90-second intervals using only the auroral current.
One eyewitness account from a woman on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina ran in the Charleston Mercury: “The eastern sky appeared of a blood red color. It seemed brightest exactly in the east, as though the full moon, or rather the sun, were about to rise. It extended almost to the zenith. The whole island was illuminated. The sea reflected the phenomenon, and no one could look at it without thinking of the passage in the Bible which says, ‘the sea was turned to blood.’The shells on the beach, reflecting light, resembled coals of fire.”
The sky was so crimson that many who saw it believed
that neighboring locales were on fire.Americans in the South were particularly startled by the northern lights, which migrated so close to the equator that they were seen in Cuba and Jamaica. Elsewhere, however, there appeared to be genuine confusion. InAbbeville, South Carolina, masons awoke and began to lay bricks at their job site until they realized the hour and returned to bed.
Around the world, compasses at sea failed to work, causing some ships to become lost.
In Bealeton, Virginia, larks were stirred from their sleep at 1 a.m. and began to warble. (Unfortunately for them, a conductor on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad was also awake and shot three of them dead.) In cities acrossAmerica, people stood in the streets and gazed up at the heavenly pyrotechnics. In Boston, some even caught up on their reading, taking advantage of the celestial fire to peruse the local newspapers.
In Washington, D.C., telegraph operator Frederick W. Royce was severely shocked as his forehead grazed a ground wire.According to a witness, an arc of fire jumped from Royce’s head to the telegraphic equipment. Some telegraph
stations that used chemicals to mark sheets reported that powerful surges caused telegraph paper to combust.
Fast forward to today, a world infinitely dependent on electricity and interconnected technology. What if the Carrington Event were to occur in our era of satellites, GPS, and interconnected power grids?
The implications would be catastrophic if a solar event like the Carrington Event struck today. Think about it: satellites could go dark, GPS could cease functioning, throwing our reliance on navigation, aviation, and emergency services into chaos.
Astudy from 2017 paints a grim picture: a similar storm could leave vast swaths of the world in darkness for months, maybe even years. The cost? Trillions in damages to everything from power grids to
Continued from page 133 our financial systems. It's a sobering thought, isn't it? How could a moment in the sky unravel our modern tapestry?
At NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, there's a constant vigil. Using tools like the Solar Dynamics Observatory, scientists are on the lookout, trying to give us a heads-up. But their work has a humility, knowing that nature's fury can still catch us off guard.
Are we prepared? While advances in space weather forecasting provide some warning, our readiness remains questionable. The complexity of modern technology, intertwined across borders and sectors, presents a formidable challenge. Efforts to safeguard against such events, from enhancing grid resilience to developing rapid response protocols, are underway but require global cooperation and investment. The key also lies in public education, ensuring people understand the risks and know how to prepare for such an event.
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globe to how we get to work would be thrown into disarray, challenging our resilience like never before. Picture waking up one day to find your alarm clock silent, your phone dead, and the lights out. Hospitals would be in a panic, relying on generators that might not last, while Wall Street would be in chaos, trying to navigate through the informational blackout.
The 1989 solar storm in Quebec, although less severe than the Carrington Event, serves as a stark warning of our susceptibility. It showed how a moderate solar storm can throw our modern systems into disarray, with power outages persisting for hours, causing significant inconvenience. It's a clear signal for countries to fortify their infrastructure against these solar threats.
The Carrington Event is a stark reminder of the might of the natural world and our fragility in the face of such cosmic power. It makes you think. How much do we depend on technology?Are we ready for it to be taken away in a flash? We're standing at a pivotal moment in which another major solar event isn't a matter of "if" but "when." . Looking up at the sky, we're confronted with our vulnerability; our impressive civilization, so advanced but delicate against the vast, unpredictable universe.
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Thesandwich,named afterJohnMontagu,4thEarl ofSandwich,hasarich historythatdatesbackto ancienttimes,evolvingfrom simplebreadandmeat combinationstoaglobal culinarystaple.
Theconceptofplacingfood betweenbreadhasancientroots.One oftheearliestknowninstancesis attributedtoHilleltheElder,aJewish sagefromthe1stcenturyBCE,who wrappedlambandbitterherbsin matzahduringPassover,creatinga formofsandwich.IntheMiddle Ages,thickslabsofstalebread, knownastrenchers,wereusedas plates,withfoodpiledontop.Diners wouldeatthetrencheralongwiththe meal,makingitaprecursortomodern open-facedsandwiches
Thesandwichasweknowit todayisoftencreditedtoJohn Montagu,4thEarlofSandwich,inthe 18thcentury.Legendhasitthatduring longgamblingsessions,herequested meattuckedbetweentwoslicesof breadsohecouldeatwithout interruptinghisgame.This convenientmealquicklygained popularityandbecameassociated withhistitle,leadingtotheterm "sandwich
Asthesandwichspread,it transformedintoaversatilefooditem embracedbyvariouscultures.In Britain,itbecameastapleofboththe aristocracyandtheworkingclass, symbolizingashifttowardsmore informaldiningpractices.The sandwich'sportabilitymadeitideal forpackedlunchesandpicnics, furtherembeddingitintodailylife.
Globally,differentcultureshave theirownversionsofsandwiches.For example,intheMediterranean, flatbreadsareoftenusedtoscoopor wrapfillings,whileintheMiddle East,pitabreadservesasimilar purposewithkebabsandother fillings.Thesandwich'sadaptability hasallowedittoevolveintocountless varieties,fromtheclassichamand cheesetogourmetcreationsfoundin moderncafes.
Thesandwich'sjourneyfrom ancientfaretoamodernculinaryicon reflectsbroadersocialandcultural changes.Itrepresentsnotjusta methodofeatingbutalsoasignificant aspectoffoodhistory,showcasing humanity'sdesireforconvenienceand creativityinmeals.Today,sandwiches areenjoyedworldwide,makingthem oneofthemostpopularandversatile fooditemsinvariouscuisines.
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WhatIsDiscGolf?
Discgolfisplayedmuch likegolfexcept,insteadofa ballandclubs,playersusea flyingdisc.Thesportwas formalizedinthe1970sand shareswithgolftheobjectof completingeachholeinthe feweststrokes(or,inthecase ofdiscgolf,fewestthrows).
Adiscgolfholebeginsfromatee areaandendsatatarget,themost commonofwhichisanelevated metalbasket.Asaplayerprogresses downthefairway,heorshemust makeeachconsecutivethrowfrom thespotwherethepreviousthrow landed.Ingroupplay,thefarthest awayplayeralwaysthrowsfirst. Playersshouldnotgetaheadofthe awayplayer.
Thetrees,shrubs,andterrain changeslocatedinandaroundthe fairwaysprovidechallenging
obstaclesforthegolfer.Whenthe'putt' landsinthebasket,theholeis complete.
Discgolfsharesthesamejoys andfrustrationsasgolf,whetherit's sinkingalongputtorhittingatree halfwaydownthefairway.Unlike golf,discgolfisusuallyfreetoplayin publicparksandtakesabouthalfas longtocompletearound.Discgolfis designedtobeenjoyedbypeopleof allages,genderidentity,and economicstatus,makingitagreat lifetimefitnessactivity.
TheProfessionalDiscGolf Association(PDGA)offersdivisions ofplayfromundereighttoover eightyattheannualdiscgolfWorld Championships.ThePDGAannually presentsfourseparateworld championship:Professional, ProfessionalMasters,Amateurand Juniors.
Itisbeenestimatedthat8to12 millionAmericanshaveplayeddisc golfandthatoverhalfamillionplay regularly.Themajorityofthese playersparticipateattheamateurand recreationallevel.TheProfessional DiscGolfAssociationisthe governingbodyofdiscgolfand overseesbothamateureventsanda professionaltourthatsustainsa growingfieldoffull-timeplayers.The PDGAannuallysanctionsover3,500 eventsandhasanactivemembership baseofmorethan80,000competitive discgolfersfrom47nationsaround theworld. October 4th and 5th see ad page 24
CARRIZOZO IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE!
Carrizozo'sHeritageMuseumis openfrom10amto2pmeachThursday throughSundayfromMarchthrough November. Thebuildingshowshow thingsusedtobeinCarrizozoand LincolnCountywhenitwasbuiltinthe 1940'stobeafrozenfoodlockerandice plantwhereicewasmadeandsoldfor homeiceboxes. Residentsalsorented lockerstokeepthefrozenfood-game fromhuntingortokeepthelocally butcheredlivestock.
Abandonedinthe1950's,the buildingopenedasamuseumin2003 andexhibitsrailroadandranching history,including:a1930'sranchkitchen; anearlycountryschoolroom;a1905 BarberShop;aMilady'sMillineryShop; aWesternareawithsaddlesandtack;and ahomesteader'slogcabin. Agiftshopis availablewithbooksonlocalhistory, Southwestcookingandchildren'sstories.
ThebuildingnexttotheMuseum wasbuiltasanelectricplanin1938and nowfeaturesrailroadmemorabiliaanda chuckwagonandminingexhibit.
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Asakidgrowingup around11yearsold,Lane spokeabouthowtherewasn’t muchtodoontheweekends, andthatiswhenhisfollowing ofrockmusicbegan.
“Irememberwhenitallbeganfor me,whenIbeganmyjourneyfollowing mydreamandmyloveformusic.Iputa quarterintothetransitsystem.Mylove formusicledmetotakingthebusto manyshowswhenIwas11,12,13,until Iwas15yearsold,”hesaid.
Manyofthegreatshavelefttheir markonthemusicworld:Petty,Joplin, Hendrix,Delp,Bowie,Bonham,Frey, Mercury,withtoomanymoretolist. ThosethatmadetheRockandRoll industrywhatitwas,whatitistoday,are thatmadeLane’sdreamarealityforhim.
BandssuchasPinkFloyd,Led Zeppelin,Aerosmith,JanisJoplin, Santana,AC/DC,VanHalen,Nirvana, Hendrix,touchedthelivesoftheirfans
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inthe60sand70s.
“IwasinabandbackwhenIwas inhighschool.Wegotinvolved.Itwas justforafewyears.Iwentonto collegeandgraduatedwithadegreein ElectricalOpticalEngineering.After someyearshadpassed,Iworkedfor thecitytransitsystemforsome20 years.Igaveitalluptocontinuemy dream,myloveofrockandroll,” Lanesaid.
Thewallsofthemuseumare linedwithdecadesofmemorabilia. FromPettytoJoplin,andTheGrateful DeadtoAliceCooper.
“Ispentyearssavingticketstubs, mybackstagepasses,meetingthe bands.Ijusthadtohangonto everythingIhad,”Lanesaid.
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music,becomingaroadieformay yearsformanybands.Hemovedtothe Portland,OregonareafromPasadena.
“PortlandwaswhereNirvana, StoneTemplePilots,QueensRyche, SoundGardenwerefrom.Thatis wheretheyallgotstarted,”Lanesaid.
Manyclubsinthearea,onany givenFridayorSaturdaynight,withas fewas50peopleinside,wererocking outtothesoundsofthesebands.
“Justacrossthestreetfromone club,youcouldgointoanotherand therewouldsomeother,nowfamous band,playing.Irememberupthehill wastheRoselandTheater,andupthe hillfromthatwasthePineStreet Theater(nowLaLuna)."
Continuingtobelieveinhisdream andneverlettinggoofit,Lanefound himself,manyyearsago,meetingVan HalenintheHandleBarSaloonin Pasadena.
“Imeetthem.EddieandAlexVan Halen,andMichaelAnthonyin
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Pasadena,inasmallbaracrossfrom theIceHouse.Allthelocalshungout there,”hesaid.
Lanerecalledattendinghisfather’s churchservices.TheCooper’s(yes,as inAliceCooper)wouldsitintheback sotheycouldleavequickly,sneaking outbeforeanyonecouldstopthemto sayhi,”hesaid.“TheCooperswere marriedthere,inmyfather’schurch.”
Duringhispursuitofmusic,Lane alsodabbledinmakingjewelry.He recallsmakingaspecificnecklacefor StevenTylerofAerosmith.
“Imadethenecklaceandgaveitto himduringaninterviewonaradio station.Sometimelater,Tylergiftedit backtomeandIhaveheldontotoit forquitesometime,”Lanesaid.
Alice Cooper
Walkingthroughtheexhibit,one canseeasignedguitarbyAC/DC,Pink Floyd,andAerosmith.
“Ihavesomanymemorieswithso manypeople.MyfondestoneisofBill Graham.ImeethimwhenIwasakid. HewouldaskifIwasattheconcertsby myself.Ofcourse,myreplywasyes, weallwere.Hebecameafatherfigure tomeovertheyears.Somesaidhewas helltoworkwithandhecarriedaniron fist.Butwhenitcametouskids,hewas simplyanamazingpersonthattaught mesomuchaboutrockandrollmusic,” Lanesaid.
OvertheyearsLaneworkedinthe rockindustryonsound,asaroadie,and lighting,statingthathewouldhavenot changedathingaboutwhathe experiencedgrowingolder.
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1ST PLACE NEW MEXICO EXPERIENCE
Receding, Brian VanDenzen
"The ruins of Chetro Ketl recede into a cold morning fog at Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is a mysterious place, marking the center of the Ancestral Puebloan culture in the 11th and 12th centuries. The great houses of Chaco Canyon were the largest structures in North America until the late 19th century. Now abandoned, those great houses of stone slowly recede into memory and sand."
Tom Petty
“Behindeverygreatrockand roller,musician,thereisastronger personbehindthem.Thatisusually theirbetterhalf,”hesaid.
“Iwasluckytohavemeetthe peopleIhave,hadtheexperiencesI have,andnowtobeabletosharethem withothers.Ihopethosethatcometo seethiswillgetasmuchjoyand happinessfromthesememoriesasI hadcollectingthemovermylifetime," hesaid.
Laneownsseveralmorepieces thathehopescanbeaddedtothe collectiononeday.
"IamgratefulforthelifeIhave livedandgratefultotheworldofRock andRoll.Toallthebandsthatshared theirtalents,music,soulsandheartfor allthesedecades.Somehavecome, somehavegone,butthemusicwilllive onforever,”Lanesaid
“IhavetosaythatIdohavea regret,andthatiswhenIsoldmy autographedTomPettyguitarsome yearsback.Iamjustkickingmyselffor that.”.
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Up in Smoke, Twyla Sisneros
"'Up in Smoke' was taken in May 2024 at our annual branding in Colonias. Branding pictures have become some of my favorite photos as they show the lifestyle my family loves and enjoys. Colonias has been our home since 2001 and has been my husband’s family home for many years as they are heirs of the Anton Chico Land Grant. The brand pictured was originally registered to my late father-in-law, Silvano Sisneros, but has since changed to Sisneros Cattle."
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Therearealotofcoffee varietiesintheworld,butfew areasstrangeasthosemade usingwildanimals.Youmay haveheardofkopiluwak,the Indonesiancatcoffeemade famousbymovieslike“The
BucketList.”Butwereyou awarethattherearelotsof otherspecialtycoffeesthatare “refined”(aeuphemismfor digested)byanimals?
Alloftheseweirdspecialtycoffees comefromananimalthateatscoffee beans,likeamonkey,wildcat,or elephant.Inthisguide,we’redivinginto thestrangeworldofanimalpoopcoffee, providingyouwithmorethanyou probablyeverwantedtoknowaboutthe world’sgrossestcoffee.
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Corona Museum
The Corona Museum of Frontier Life showcases the area's history and culture, dating from the Native American and first Spanish settlers to the 1850's stage line and the arrival of the railroad and establishment of the Village of Corona in 1903.
Displays track the daily home, business and civic life of the pioneers who ranched, farmed and built a community together in historic Lincoln County, in the very heart of the state of New Mexico.
The Museum was established, and is still maintained, by a team of
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There is a NewArt Space in Carrizozo called THE ARTUARY on Hwy. 54 (CentralAvenue) across from McDonald Park.
The old Newspaper building has a new bright beautiful design and is now ready for the first art installation.
The theme of the inaugural exhibition is LADDERS and what they symbolize. Just about everyone has a ladder or has climbed a ladder…they are necessary for many different functions and work projects and/or can be decorative.
An iconic ladder can be found in barns, bunk beds, Kivas, trucks, inside wind turbines…or even in songs… “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”…just about everywhere.
As a symbol they can be a kind of framework for thinking about how small decisions make actions…one step at a time. Climbing a ladder can give one a new perspective or a sense of achievement. The rungs become part of the larger continuity of
connection to one’s body, family, friends, peers and community.
These ladders together remind us of our stories, time past, and will decorate the old walls with many beautiful shadows throughout the day. We have placed twenty ladders in this open space.
THEARTUARY is located at 1112 CentralAve, Hwy 54, Carrizozo, New Mexico, 88301.
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Continued from page 152 volunteers who give of their time, belongings passed down over the generations and, mostly, their love of the com-munity. The building underwent renovation during the winter of 2018-2019 and again in 2025. The exhibits are regularly updated and reflect the many cultures and ways of life that make Corona the showcase of historic Lincoln County.
The Corona Museum of Frontier Life will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning May 1, through October 31, 2025.
Personalized tours are available. Please call 575-6868179 or 575-849-0301 to arrange an individualized, guided tour of our museum and learn more about Corona, the Crown of New Mexico.
ANCHO
About 23 miles north of Carrizozo, New Mexico, is the ghost town ofAncho, a former railroad and ranching community. The settlement was established at the turn of the 20th century when families settled the fertile valley, followed by several homesteaders who became the area’s first sheep and cattle ranchers. Miners also roamed the area of gypsum hills in search of precious metals.
In 1902, a gypsum deposit was discovered, and the Gypsum Product Company plaster mill was established. That same year,Ancho got a post office with Frank J. Bush as the first postmaster. When a settler by the name of Bosque came to the area from Iowa, he saw an opportunity in the fire clay of the region and established theAncho Brick Plant in 1905. That same year, the railroad pushed through
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In 1917, the brick plant was sold to theArizona-based Phelps Dodge Corporation, which built a new 16-kiln plant for $150,000. However, this move proved to be unprofitable, as the plant went bankrupt in 1921. Though this was a devastating blow to the small community, and several people moved out, the town survived, supported primarily by the railroad and ranching industries.
During the Depression years, Ancho’s population increased as several destitute families moved to make a living mining for gold in the nearby Jicarilla Mountains. However, once the economy improved, people moved out once again.
In 1930,Ancho’s one-room schoolhouse burned down and was replaced by the brick school that continues to stand today.At its peak, the school had five teachers and 140 students. The town also supported two stores. However,
Ancho’s life was on a downhill trend. In 1937, though the brick plant had long been closed, the property was sold toAbilene Salvage Company, which dismantled it.
In 1906, after the devastating earthquake and fire in San Francisco,Ancho was busy shipping plaster and brick to the ravaged city.
When the new Highway 54 was paved in 1954 between Carrizozo and Corona, it spelled a death knell forAncho, as the small community was bypassed by 2 ½ miles. The following year, the school was closed.
The final blow forAncho was when the railroad discontinued the depot in 1959. The building was sold and, in 1963, became a museum called “My House of Old Things” that has since closed as well.
That same year, the town’s combination store and gas station closed. The post office also closed five years later, and the town was left with only a few people.
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