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Volunteerism Nothing New for Commissioner Greg Hallstrom By Martin Frentzel
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t’s difficult to say how many lives have been touched by Lt. Col. Greg Hallstrom, U.S. Army ret., but the newest member of the New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism has been aiding seniors and supporting the state’s volunteer groups since he retired and moved to Albuquerque. Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Hallstrom Greg Hallstrom is a new member of the State Commission to a three-year for Community Volunteerism. Photo by Martin Frentzel. tour on the state commission in May make him an excellent fit. He and he attended his first meeting in is a co-founder of Hands On June. The body determines which Ministries and Education Inc., statewide volunteer organizations and Community LINK ABQ. share in $2.5 million in federal The HOME group evolved out dollars. of Hallstrom’s and other church “There are two pots of money,” members’ work doing needed Hallstrom says. “One pot goes maintenance on houses belonging to VISTA (Volunteers In Service to seniors and those who could not To America), and one pot funds perform, or afford, needed repairs. AmeriCorps jobs. VISTA is the One day Hallstrom’s minister planning person, developing told the group they could no longer programs, and AmeriCorps are the do the work because the church’s worker-bees on the ground,” he insurance would not cover them. explains. Instead of giving up, the group organized a corporation, raised A BETTER AMERICA some money and bought their own VISTA has been around since insurance. 1965, and was originally proposed “It only cost 72 cents a volunteer by President John F. Kennedy. Its day to purchase the coverage,” mission includes fighting illiteracy, Hallstrom says. “That went on for improving health services, fostering six years, and we realized there economic development and, in were more demands for volunteers general, assisting low-income than just home repairs.” communities. VISTA volunteers are Eventually, Community LINK paid a stipend for a year’s service. ABQ was developed, which Their job is to set up programs works to catalog the 2,500 or so typically for small non-profits volunteer organizations working that have a valid mission but that in Albuquerque. Developing a can’t afford to hire organizational database of the groups is a way expertise. to match volunteers to their The background Hallstrom passions. In addition to building brings to the commission should continued on next page
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the database, Hallstrom and his colleagues recognized the need to raise money for the non-profits. “Some of these organizations spend all their time raising money and they don’t have the time to do their missions,” he says. Even the organizations being helped through the AmeriCorps and VISTA must provide 25 percent of their own funding, although in-kind goods and services are typically accepted in lieu of cash. SHARE THE WEALTH Community LINK ABQ developed a fund-raising initiative that last year alone helped 23 groups share in $33,000 raised during the 11-day Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The groups include high school football teams, the Lion’s Club, the University of New Mexico and Boy Scouts. “Basically, the volunteer groups can sell Balloon Fiesta calendars at kiosks or work in a merchandise tent,” Hallstrom says. “It takes three people to run a cash register, and we learned that most nonprofits can find a core group that
size. Bigger groups are harder to get together and coordinate.” Hallstrom is a member of St. John’s Methodist Church in Albuquerque, and he believes in tithing both his money and his time. It was during his 22 years of service in the Army that he started serving others. Originally in the infantry, Hallstrom decided he’d rather join the bomb squad. “Bomb squads are about helping people and saving lives,” he says. For the last three years, Hallstrom has been serving on the City of Albuquerque’s Volunteer Advisory Board. Mayor Richard Berry recently appointed Hallstrom to a second three-year term. The retired soldier says some large-scale programs the board is working on will continue efforts started so many years ago – assisting citizens who need a helping hand. The New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism can be reached at http://www.dws.state.nm.us/ nmccv/Funding-Opportunities.
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Grower’s Markets Near Rail Runner Are Alive And Well By Barb Armijo
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One of Albuquerque’s oldest neighborhoods was reborn at a site that for decades has sat abandoned. The Rail Yards Market in Barelas, the historic neighborhood south of Downtown, is being hailed as a showcase for the arts, culture, food and music, and it delivers. The market’s location, 777 First Street SW, is just a short walk away from the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Downtown ABQ Station. The market is open every Sunday through November 2nd in the 27,000 square-foot Blacksmith Shop. Organizers have welcomed vendors who provide local food, produce, arts and crafts, and live music. The space underwent a $1 million upgrade in 2014 by Bradbury Stamm Construction to get the market up and running smoothly. Bree Ortiz, Events and Operations Manager for the City of Albuquerque’s Cultural Services Department, said the market is the launching point for future public events and that the Blacksmith Shop is available for rent. “We wanted the people of Albuquerque, especially those who are part of the close-knit communities of Barelas and South Broadway, to be proud of what we have done with the Rail Yards,” Ortiz said. “This is a useable and vital space, and it has been part of Albuquerque’s history for so long. It is nice to see it thriving again.” While the Blacksmith Shop is the focal point for now, the city is working with California developer Samitaur Construct
on a master development plan for the entire 27.3-acre rail yards facility. The Wheels Museum, a non-profit organization focusing on the history of transportation in Albuquerque and New Mexico, is already open on the Rail Yards site and continues to be a vital part of the overall future of the community. “A fresh new market, however, is just what the site needed. The market is Albuquerque’s largest civic market of its kind,” said Ortiz. Visitors to the market will experience entertainment, food vendors, and work by artisans such as painters, potters, jewelry makers and glass blowers. See the market’s web site at www.railyardsmarket. com for a complete list of special events going on each Sunday. The Albuquerque Rail Yards were built between 1914 and 1924, and were operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railways, later Burlington Northern. This site and its historic structures are an important part of Albuquerque’s economic and industrial past. The Rail Yards Market has partnered with local non-profits, local vendors and sponsors, including Casa Flamenca, the Street Food Institute, the Barelas Community Foundation, 516 Arts, and others to keep it lively and fresh throughout the year. This makeover is making a positive impact on Albuquerque and the local communities, said Ortiz. There’s something for everyone at the Rail Yards Market. To access the Albuquerque Rail Yards from the Downtown ABQ Rail Runner Station, walk south on First Street for approximately half-a-mile.
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How Long Have You Lived in New Mexico? By Patricia Walkow
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group of friends was talking about how long they have lived in New Mexico. Traditional responses would be stated in terms of time: “six months” or “two years,” or, “I was born here,” or “20 years.” So my writing group and I brainstormed some responses to the seemingly simple question and came up with dozens and dozens of more creative answers that refer to living in New Mexico. Thank you Chris Allen, Maureen Cooke, Sandi Hoover, Tom Neiman and Jim Tritten. From food, to the arts, to literature, to history, to politics, to geography, there are hundreds of ways to answer the question. Consider some of these responses: “I have lived in New Mexico long enough to know that green chile on hamburgers is delicious.” “...long enough to know it is spelled chile, with an “e” at the end.” “...long enough to know ‘Christmas’ is not only a holiday,
but the option to slather both red and green chiles on your meal.” “...long enough to understand ‘fresh seafood’ usually means freshly frozen and flown in from somewhere else, unless you caught the fish yourself.”
when some legislators were reluctant to ban the sale of alcohol from drive-up windows because they owned a few.” “... long enough to appreciate the heady scent of sand sage after it rains.”
“...long enough to define a tragedy as a sopapilla without honey.”
“...long enough to know the Trinity Site is not a religious location.”
“...long enough to know that size-wise, the Rio Grande is not grand.”
“...long enough to make the pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó.”
“...long enough to always check a map when the GPS tells you about a shortcut.”
“...long enough to enjoy the ‘snow’ falling from the cottonwood trees.”
“...long enough to know Route 550 used to be Route 44.”
“... long enough to have read and loved ‘Bless Me Ultima.’”
“...long enough to know how T or C got its name.”
“...long enough to know real New Mexicans do not dress in Southwestern costumes.”
“...long enough to know New Mexico is part of the U.S.” “...long enough to recognize actual locations in Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings.” “...long enough to remember
“...long enough to have been invited to dances at one of the pueblos.” “...long enough to understand television commercials in Spanish.”
“...long enough to know winters in Albuquerque are much colder than winters in Phoenix.” “...long enough to have spent a small fortune on sunscreen and moisturizer.” “...long enough to wish for an all-day rainy day.” “...long enough to expect rainbows in the sky.” The next time someone asks you, “How long have you lived in New Mexico?” you now have a whole repertoire of offbeat responses, and I’ll bet you can think a few more, also.
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Declining Bee Population Is A New Mexico Concern By Barb Armijo
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n New Mexico, going without honey on a sopapilla can really sting. But there is a shortage of the sweet gold, and it seems a decline in the bee population is behind it. As a result, the real honey that is available has skyrocketed in price, forcing some restaurants and stores to offer a “honey like� syrup substance instead. But cost and availability of honey is just one byproduct of fewer bees in our ecosystem. Other foods are affected, as are the businesses and industries we rely upon to get the produce from farm to store. Bees pollinate one third of the food we eat, including apples and squash and New Mexico’s beloved chile crops, all of which are vital to New Mexico’s economy. Thankfully, the bees in New Mexico have some champions. In the state Legislature, Sen. Mimi Stewart introduced this year Senate Memorial 103, asking state agencies to protect declining bee populations and “Requesting the Governor to Declare ‘Bee Aware Day’ to promote education about the importance of bees to New Mexico’s economy and quality of life.�
the bee decline is not. In 2010, a collaborative effort between New Mexico State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Services Los Lunas Plant Materials Program began in response to concerns over what is known as Colony Collapse Disorder. The problem threatens honeybee populations, resulting in economic implications for commercial beekeeping and pollination operations across the nation. The effort, called the New Mexico Pollinator Project, was led by researchers Tessa Grasswitz, entomologist, and David R. Dreesen, agronomist and horticulturist. Their aim was to test native and non-native plants for their ability to attract and retain pollinators at a time when some pollinator populations are under threat. The project also was designed to create measures to conserve bees in New Mexico and educate people about the benefits
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landscapes and more people are realizing that we need to be proactive and continue to do what we can to improve the situation. The situation is improving slowly, but we have plenty more to do because improving these populations of pollenators won’t happen overnight.� According to USDA statistics, the commercial honeybee population has decreased from 5 million in the 1940s to 2.5 million today. In the U.S., “bee pollination is responsible for more than $15 billion in increased crop value each year,� as stated on the USDA’s website. New Mexico beekeepers are concerned about both local and national negative impacts of the bee shortage. The USDA is researching pathogens, pesticides, parasites and other environmental stressors that contribute to bee population decline. Recent efforts to help the deteriorating populations of pollinators in the country include the memorandum from President Barack Obama on June 20, 2010, to establish the Pollinator Task Force. It was designed to develop a strategy to study the health of pollinators, develop affordable and appropriate seed mixes and establish a public education plan, among other steps, to help in the restoration of pollinators. The task force continues to study and strategize. One objective of the pollinator project is to educate people about the importance of pollinators as well as the plant species that attract and help them thrive in New Mexico’s climate. “I have realized the great diversity of native bees we have here, and how they can be as important as honeybees for the
pollination of certain crops and native plants,� said Dreesen. Dreesen and Grasswitz have evaluated more than 500 species of plants, including annuals, herbaceous, perennials and woody shrubs, and encourage people to plant native, recommended species to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects. “We have tried a wide diversity of plant species starting from the Southwest, but also from the Pacific Northwest and California, and it is surprising how many of them will do well in our climate and soils,� Dreesen said. Grasswitz added that pollinator habitat “needs to provide blooming plants from early spring into summer and on into autumn.� In addition to the plantings at Los Lunas, in 2010, limited plantings were installed at a rural high school at Reserve, NM, and at the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area near Belen, NM. A grant obtained in 2011 allowed three more pollinator plantings to be installed at NMSU’s Farmington and Tucumcari agricultural science centers, as well as at a demonstration farm for beginning farmers in Chaparral, NM. “I have been surprised at the extent to which bees will make use of these kinds of plantings, even in a relatively short time frame,� said Grasswitz. “Year on year, we have seen an increase in the diversity of pollinators at our plot here in Los Lunas, although this could be partly due to the lack of wildflowers in the surrounding rangelands because of the drought.�
Quality Home Health Care: Your Right ♼ Our Promise The memorial goes on to ask that New Mexicans and business owners plant as many bee-friendly plants as possible to attract more bees. It also asks the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to study and report on the status of the state’s commercial bee populations. Though these requests are new,
of pollinators. The project is now in its sixth year, and organizers believe it is making a difference. “More people are becoming aware of what they can do to improve the bee population,� said Mace Kochenderfer, an Albuquerque beekeeper. “More businesses are incorporating bee attracting plans into their continued on next page
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Author Horner-Miller Transports Author’s Readers To A Simpler Time In Life Corner NM
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uthor Larada HornerMiller would like readers of her book, This Tumbleweed
Landed, to perhaps think a little like that thorny, rolling dead weed we see so many of in New Mexico. By that she means, when reading her book, feel free to skip from an essay about The Ranch to a poem about The Post Office or The Jail. Horner-Miller says skipping from one page of the book to the other; readers will discover treasures of the tight-knit community that she honors in the book. This Tumbleweed Landed is described as “a window that opens into another time and place, where ranching is the livelihood, telephones are scarce, and dancing is the tie that binds a community and its families.” Make no mistake; this book is about Horner-Miller’s life, not a mystical land. This is her heartfelt memoir written in poetry and prose celebrating the people she grew up with, the pastoral life she lived, her cultural heritage and her small town in southeastern Colorado during the 1950s and 1960s. Larada Horner-Miller is a
poet and essayist who lives with her husband in Tijeras, the community in the east mountains above Albuquerque. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in integrating technology into the classroom. For thirteen years, she was a beautician until transitioning into what would become a 27-year career in education. In addition to This Tumbleweed Landed, her other publications include Let Me Tell You a Story, Branson-Trinchera Historic Photos (coauthored with Tom Cummins), and Building Capacity with the Common Core State Standards for ELA-Literacy (coauthored with Karen White). In her latest book, Horner-Miller invites readers to enjoy the mud pies and get a dose of “work and fun, and neighbors and family.” She makes no bones about it, she was a “daddy’s girl.” The book, illustrated by J R Gilstrap, paints a nice picture
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Artists Collaborate On Legends And Monsters Show By Prime Time Staff
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rtists Denise Weaver Ross and Eliza Schmid are showing their scary creative sides in a two-person art show, Legends and Monsters, which opens Aug. 5 and runs through Sept. 2. The show, Legends and Monsters, is a body of work that highlights the varied styles and distinct beauty that each artist offers. Their individual stories
as artists are quite different, though their work presents nicely together. Schmid, 80, is a retired surgeon and psychiatrist who became an artist in mid-life. She paints mostly in oil but also does mixed media abstracts and monoprints. One of her favorite mediums is egg tempera, a now rare method that she continues to preserve. Weaver Ross, 57, is an artist, poet and graphic designer in
Albuquerque. She said her personal life also has played a part in the inspiration for her art. Many of her images encompass her life with her husband, Colin, and their two sons. Colin died from Sickle Cell Disease in 2002. For more information on the show, visit www.tortugagallery. org. The website bills the exhibit as featuring “monsters and legendary creatures from known and not so well known traditions and stories.” It is part of the First
Friday events hosted by the City of Albuquerque. About Tortuga Gallery Pax Garcia and his wife, Jill Logan-Garcia, are the co-directors of the Tortuga Gallery. The Gallery is housed in a building that dates to the 1880s when the railroad came through Albuquerque. Tortuga hosts a variety of events, including art exhibitions, poetry readings, concerts, dance recitals and community-oriented gatherings. See TortugaGallery.org for more information.
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mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce) • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed • 1 large shallot, finely diced (about 1/3 cup) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces • Kosher salt • 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice • 1/3 cup dry white wine • 1 sprig fresh thyme • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley • Chopped, cooked chicken, shrimp or beef (optional) Directions • Stir together the dried porcini and one cup of the chicken broth in a microwave-safe two-cup or
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some of the vegetables still seem a little raw, stir and microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments. • Add the rice to the baking dish, and stir to coat the grains. Add the white wine, one and a half cups of the remaining chicken broth, reserved porcini broth (leaving the sediment at the bottom of the cup) and chopped porcini, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for eight minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 10 minutes in a 700-watt oven. • Stir the risotto, and add the remaining cup of chicken broth. Cover and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the rice is cooked but with the faintest bite in the center, nine minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 15 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Add the remaining two tablespoons butter, Parmesan and parsley, and stir vigorously until creamy. At this stage, the risotto should be thick but pourable Dr. Li Xu & Dr. Dawei Shao, DOM from a spoon; if it’s too stiff, splash in more Acupuncture Specialists You Can Count On broth. Let sit, covered, for two minutes to rest Also Providing Injections of B12 and Traumeel and come together. • For a heartier version, Call: (505)206-5676, www.tcmbest.com add cooked chicken, shrimp or beef, or 3901 Georgia ST NE STE C-2, serve the protein separately. Albuquerque, NM 87110 • Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan on top.
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Grower’s Markets Near Rail Runner (continued from Page 8)
Downtown Grower’s Market Albuquerque This market, located near the heart of downtown Albuquerque, gets an early start in mid-April and goes strong as long as the frost stays away, usually until the first or second week in November. Located in the historic Robinson Park Neighborhood at 8th and Central SW, there are more than 50 vendors. There certainly is something for everyone. Items include plant starts, spring greens and roots, delicious baked goods, unique creations, hot food, arts and crafts. Local farmers set up their tents and canopies every Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until about 2 p.m., offering freshly harvested produce including squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, green beans, beets onions, fresh garlic, figs and fig tree starters, raspberries, cherries, grapes plums, pears, peaches apricots and other fruits. Vendors offer fresh herbs, fresh New Mexico
varieties of Honey, dairy items including goat cheese and spreads. New Mexico watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew melons and awesome Northern New Mexico apples are a big hit with shoppers. Red and Green Chile from Las Cruces, Hatch, Lemitar, Jarales, Veguita, Los Padillas, Belen, Corrales and Espanola are available in addition to Yellow Hots, Jalapenos, Habaneros, Serranos, wax peppers, Bell Peppers, Eggplant, mushrooms, pumpkins and gourds. The Downtown Growers Markets attracts everything from small backyard farmers to larger farms like Schwebach Farms of Moriarity with their ever-popular fresh white corn, and New Bolita and Pinto Beans, and awesome red potatoes. In addition to fruit and vegetables there are a wonderful variety of arts and crafts vendors that include paintings, pictures, artwork, fantastic
scented soaps, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings and homemade quilts, along with popular crochet blankets, hats, purses, baby items and special order items are available. Popular with people from all over the city and especially downtown residents, early morning shoppers come to enjoy fresh brewed coffee, pastries, cookies, scones sit on their blankets with their families amid the cool canopy of trees in Robinson Park and listen to music provided by a variety of popular local groups that add to the wonderful ambiance of the Downtown Growers Market. The market is sponsored by the DowntownABQ Mainstreet Initiative, which is focused on making events in downtown Albuquerque family friendly. It accomplishes that and is a fairly easy seven-block walk to get to from the Rail Runner’s Downtown station, which is at 777 Central SW.
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hy is it important for older adults to stay active? As a person ages, the body loses muscle, bone mass and strength. This can lead to problems such as back and joint pain, arthritis and osteoporosis. Muscle weakness can lead to falls and serious injury. If you stay active and exercise regularly, you can slow the loss of muscle mass and strength, slow the rate of bone loss and reduce joint and muscle pain. Regular exercise can also improve your mobility and balance, which decreases your chances of falling. What if I haven’t exercised in a long time and I’m too old to start? It’s never too late to start exercising. Remember to be prudent and consult with your doctor for recommendations and precautions prior to starting a new exercise program. Start slowly and gradually increase the level, duration and frequency of exercise. Physical activity is especially important for older adults and can help them to remain independent as long as possible. It has been shown that nursing home residents in their 80s and 90s developed significant improvement in their strength
and overall functional capacity after participating in a supervised weightlifting program. What research has been done on the benefits of older adults exercising? There has been a great deal of research done and it consistently indicates that exercise improves the health of older adults. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a large study that included more than 1,600 women and men between the ages of 70 and 89. Half of the people who were studied participated in an exercise program of daily walking, strength and balance exercises. The other half of participants did not exercise regularly. Over the course of two and a half years, compared to the half of people who did not exercise, the people who exercised had a 28 percent lower chance of becoming disabled. Are there other benefits to exercising regularly? Yes. Regular exercise can help to lower your risk of heart disease, heart attack and blood pressure. Additionally, it can help control your diabetes and help you maintain a healthy weight. Exercise can improve your mood
by releasing substances in your body known as endorphins, which can help to decrease feelings of depression. Physical activity has also been shown to help your brain function. What things can I do to stay active? There are many options. One is volunteering. It’s a great way to meet people and to give back to your community, and research has shown that volunteering improves physical and mental health. Walking and hiking are other great ways to stay active. When the weather is nice, walk around your street or a nearby park. In the winter, go to a local mall and walk inside. Are there more strenuous activities that I can do? If your doctor agrees that you can safely participate in more strenuous activities, consider senior sports or activities classes that are offered at places such as the YMCA or local community centers. Types of classes that might be offered include dance, golf, yoga, exercise and others. You can also consider swimming or water aerobics. Exercising in the water is easier on sore joints but
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Sally Rooke: Hero of the Folsom Flood
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curvature of the spine that had afflicted her in life. Sixteen others also perished in the flood, but the death toll might have been much higher without her timely warning of the danger. She had no family and was initially buried in an unmarked grave. When news of this became known some years later, her fellow telephone workers around the country mounted a campaign to erect a monument to her memory. More than 4,300 people contributed a dime apiece to purchase a bronze plaque set in a granite boulder to mark her final resting place. It reads in part: With heroic devotion she glorified her calling by sacrificing her own life that others might live. Folsom never recovered from the 1908 flood. It had been a thriving railroad town, a shipping point for livestock driven north on the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Originally known as “Ragtown” because in its early days most of the inhabitants lived in canvas tents, in 1888 it renamed itself in honor of Frances Folsom, the young bride of President Grover Cleveland. Today all that remains at the windswept crossroads on the high plains of Union County are some ruins, a post office, a museum, a few homes and the cemetery where Sally’s granite monument still stands over her grave. Another citizen of Union County whose life was changed by the flood was cowboy-scholar George McJunkin. His story will be told in a future column. My thanks to the personnel of the Folsom Museum and the Telephone Museum of New Mexico for their valuable assistance in researching this article.
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debris piling up against a wooden railroad trestle, temporarily damming the stream. A lake quickly formed behind the dam. Someone upstream at the Owen Ranch saw what was happening and put through a panicked call to the telephone exchange at Folsom, warning that everyone in town had better run for their lives. As was often the case in small towns of that era, the telephone switchboard was located in the home of the sole operator, Sarah J. Rooke, whom everyone called Sally. She had come to Folsom only three years earlier, from Iowa. For all her 68 years she had led a quiet, uneventful life. But in her final hour she would become a legend. Instead of fleeing to higher ground, she stayed at her switchboard and began systematically ringing up every telephone subscriber in the village of 800, one at a time, urging them to warn others and then get to safety. Before radio, television, or Twitter, there was no other way to get the word out. Around midnight the railroad bridge finally broke apart, inundating the town. Some said the water was half a mile wide and five feet deep. Others said it was twice that bad. Eyewitnesses reported seeing houses torn from their foundations and swept along by the current, with kerosene lamps still burning in the windows as the occupants screamed in terror. Sally was still at her post when the flood waters hit, washing away her modest home and office along with most of the rest of the town. Her remains were not recovered until the next spring, several miles downstream, identifiable only by a ring that she wore and a severe
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northeastern New Mexico on Thursday, August 27, 1908. An estimated 13 inches of rain fell that evening on Johnson Mesa, east of Ratón—more rain than Albuquerque typically receives in an entire year. Flood waters swept down the valley of the Dry Cimarron River toward the town of Folsom. Just above the town the onrushing water was halted by
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Beautiful gardens surround this pretty home located in a cull-desac off of the green belt in the Albuquerque Meadows 55+ mobile home park. Whether you choose the private deck or one of the patio areas, you will never lack for a quiet place to meditate. Enter the living room into the bright open oor plan of this home. Built-in open shelves and cabinets separate the living room from the dining room which ows into the itchen. he itchen brags of a large pantry, a skylight, and lots of cabinets. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay. Although the original wall between the two guest bedrooms has been removed to change the space into one large bedroom, the new owner may wish to restore it into two bedrooms. The guest and master bathrooms both have tub/ showers. The large master bedroom has a big walk-in closet and dressing area. The back yard is fenced for a pet and there is a shed for your extras. Call Pat or Craig (505) 821-1991.
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to Both beautiful and energy efficient, this home, located in the Albuquerque Meadows 55+ mobile home park, earns a “do not miss” rating. All new thermal windows throughout in 2015, and insulated ceilings help defer the utility bills. The entire home has been freshly painted inside, and the den, kitchen, utility room, master and guest bathrooms all have brand new wood laminate and laminate ooring. he additional sunroom is bright and could be used as an office or craft room. Big picture windows let lots of light into the large living room, and there is a built-in china hutch in the dining room. Pretty Berber carpet lines the oors of the 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining room. The guest bedroom has a walk-in closet and the guest bathroom has a walkin shower. The master bedroom has a large closet and the master bathroom has double sinks, a garden tub, and an extra closet. There is a patio area, a shed for your extras, and the yard is fenced. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.
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Classifieds The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following opportunities. For more information call 767-5225. Adelante Development Center, Inc enefits ounseling enter Volunteers are needed to answer phone calls and questions and help people complete a benefits chec –up, which is easy to use, computer – based form. You must be able to answer phone calls pleasantly, following a basic script, and perform administrative tasks like printing & faxing. Typing, to complete computer forms and other data entry tasks, is required. Training will be provided. Various two and four hour shifts are available between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call 767-5225. Adelante’s Back in Use Program. Individuals can support this important program that helps people with disabilities by donating equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, scooters, working computers less than five years old, or other medical or adaptive equipment. Although we can do some cleaning and refurbishment, all items should be in working condition where they would benefit others. Donations can be dropped off at 3900 Osuna Rd NE in Albuquerque or Adelante can pick up larger items in the Albuquerque metro area. (505) 341-7171 and www.backinuse.com. Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer's Association NM Chapter invites those interested to become volunteers. Volunteer positions are varied and can involve clerical work, event participation, health fairs, group facilitators and Helpline counselors. Some positions require background check. Hours of wor are exible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association. Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You
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have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you. For more information call 767-5225. Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog food To make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at . Grain free food is especially needed. Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required) Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required. Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator: Answer phones, confirm ride re uests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets. Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class. 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. For more information call 767-5225. The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council Needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about GP and senior issues. Council members advocate on behalf of GP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 767-5225. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is looking for volunteers age 55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child’s life. oster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background check, physical, and tuberculosis test. Foster
Grandparent volunteers serve one on one with children, working with them to build their social and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance, meals while on duty, pre-service and monthly trainings, and recognition throughout the year. Volunteers can also receive a small stipend if they meet the income guidelines. Call 764-6412 for more information and to apply today. Department of Senior Affairs Home Services is looking for volunteers to assist with yard work, minor home repairs, painting, building of wheel chair ramps and modified steps. Experience in minor home repairs and yard cleaning the use of yard tools, shovels, rakes and painting preferred but not required. Days/hours are open depending on volunteer. Time commitment: M-F 7:30-3:00. On the job training will be provided. Meals on Wheels Kitchen Aide: volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 am-11 am. Drivers: Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Use of personal Vehicle is required). For more information call 767-5225. Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Please apply if you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly. Time commitment: 3 hours per week, any day Monday-Friday. For more information call 767-5225. Ronald McDonald House Family Room Volunteers Volunteers are needed to greet families and sign them in, maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week. Please call 767-5225. 9:00 a.m. – 12:p.m., 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
History, 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, daily, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Enjoy the history, stories, images and more, of one of the world's most famous highway. Admission is $7-$12. Call 2452137; visit: nuclearmuseum.org.
Avenue, Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon. Local food vendors offering fresh from the field fruits veggies, food artisans, live music, community organizations, and special events. Visit downtowngrowers.com.
Fridays through December 2 First Friday Citywide ARTScrawl, 5-8 p.m. The First Friday ARTScrawl is Albuquerque's city wide, free gallery tour. he first Friday of each month there will be gallery openings, artist receptions, demonstrations and more. Visit artscrawlabq.org.
roug ove ber Civic Plaza Presents – Enjoy events taking place throughout the summer on Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza, 401 2nd Street NW. Truckin’ Tuesdays, ongoing; ABQ Food Fridays, through Aug. 26; Movies on the Plaza, through Sept. 30. Times and admission vary, check website albuquerquecc.com/ civicplazapresents.
COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturdays, through November 5 Downtown Growers Mar et, at Robinson Park, Central & 8th
Through August 28 Traditional Native American Dance, at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW, every Friday,
Silver Horizons New Mexico Food Pantry: Volunteers are needed for the food pantry to sort and package food and make food boxes for low income seniors. The ability to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet is desired. Deliver food boxes/bags to home bound seniors. Volunteers are asked to work 3 to 5 hour shifts. Please call 767-5225. ilver ori on ffice ssistant Volunteer Responsibilities: Letter writing, data entry and office organization. Must have some nowledge of office practices and basic nowledge of Microsoft office software. Days and hours vary. Training will be provided. Time commitment 3-5 hours shifts. Please call 767-5225. The Storehouse Volunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes, package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic. Days ours uesday riday 8 a.m. -12 noon You will receive hands on training. For more information call 767-5225. Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers. RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For information on these and more volunteer opportunities call 767-5225. The Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center: We are in need of handmade items from seniors to sell on consignment in the gift shop. Seniors will receive 90% of each item sold. Our intake of items is Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers who are Interested in working 2 1/2 hours a week are welcome. Training will be provided. Used books are welcome for our Free Lending Library. We are located in the Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE. For more information, please call Shirley or Eleanor at 888-8105.
2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Showcasing dance groups from the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, and Plains Style, Navajo, Apache and Hopi performers. Admission is free with museum admission. Call 843-7270; visit indianpueblo.org. ugust epte ber Movies on the Plaza at Civic Plaza, 401 2nd Street NW, 8:10 p.m., starts after sunset: August 5, Big Hero 6; August 12, Selena; August 19, The Sandlot; August 26, Bettlejuice; September 2, Smoke Signals. Admission is free. Call 768-4575; visit: albuquerquecc. com/civicplazapresents. ugust Downtown Summerfest, at Civic Plaza, Third Street between Tijeras
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C A L E N D A R and Marquette, 5-10:30 p.m. There will be live music from local bands with national headliner, The Wailers, bringing their own brand of reggae. There will be handmade goods by local artisans, enjoy free kids' activities, on-site food trucks, and local brews in the Microbrew Garden. Admission is free. Call 311; visit cabq.gov. ugust Artimus Promotions presents The 2016 Low Rider Super Show, at Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd Street NW, 1-6 p.m. View the best custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes, from all over the country. Enjoy family fun including DJ contest, prizes, music, food, drinks and more. Admission is $25 in advance at Straight Street Automotive, 4200 4th Street NW 505-433-2702, and at the ABQ Convention Center, 505-768-4575; visit newmexicosupershow.com. ugust Twilight Tour at the Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight. Preregistration required. Admission is $10-$15. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov. ugust Aquarium Overnight, at ABQ BioPark, 6:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Explore the Aquarium at night and learn about ocean animals and their nighttime behavior, play games, crafts, and marine movie. Must preregister. Admission is $30. An adult must accompany children. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov/biopark. August 20 Westside Summerfest, at Cottonwood Drive between Old Airport Road and Ellison Drive, 5-10:30 p.m. Westside Summerfest will host rock band Big Head Todd & the Monsters, featuring free kids' activities, food trucks, a market with local artisans and neighborhood businesses, and more. Folding chairs will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. Pets must be on a leash. Admission is free. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov. August 23 Bosque Moonlight Hike, at Tingley Beach-ABQ BioPark, 7:30-9 p.m. Discover the nightlife of the Bosque on this guided tour while you search the wetlands for bats, owls, and other nocturnal animals. Tour begins at the Tingley Beach train station. Admission is $5-$10. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.
ugust Latin Dance Night -- Dance the night away in Historic Old Town, 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov/culturalservices/ historic-old-town/events/latindance-night. August 30 Night al at the Botanic Garden, ABQ BioPark, 7:30 p.m. Explore the Garden under the light of the moon as you walk on a guided tour through the Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators. Admission is $6-$10. Limited space is available. Pre-registration is required. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov.
August 4, 11 Summer Concert: Chatter, at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m., both concerts. Music featured includes works by contemporary composers. Admission is free. Call 243-7255, 311; visit cabq.gov.
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August 4, 11, 18 Summer Nights Concerts, ABQ BioPar Botanic Garden, 2 01 Central Avenue NW, 6-9 p.m. Schedule August , Blue Canyon Boys; August 11, The Kipsies; August 18, The Shook Twins. During the concerts, stroll the grounds, enjoy the Aquarium, a magic show, and the Garden s model train. Admission is $3-$10. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov/ culturalservices/biopark/events.
Tuesdays ¡Baile! Dance Cuban-Style Salsa/ Casino, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth St. SW, beginners 6-7 p.m., intermediate 7-8 p.m. Admission $5-$10, (pay what you can). Call 246-2261; visit: nationalhispaniccenter.org.
August 5 Zoo Music Concert Series, 903 10th Street SW, gates open, 6 p.m., concert starts, 7:30 p.m., animal exhibits open until p.m. General lawn seating. The Infamous Stringdusters perform. Admission is $3-$10. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/ culturalservices/biopark/events.
First and Third Sundays Ballroom Dancing first and third Sundays, at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE, 6-9 p.m. USA Dance Chapter 5047, North Central New Mexico, presents an evening of dancing to a variety of ballroom dance music. For more information visit usadancenm.org or call 288-0313.
ugust Salsa & Blues Under the Stars at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 7 p.m.: August 5, Orquesta Bi-Nacional de Mambo; August 6, JQ Whitcomb/ Threepenny Cabaret: Marietta Benevento; August 12, Son Como Son; August 13, Women’s Voices: Exquisite Power. Admission is $12-$18. Call 243-7255, 255-9798; visit: nmjazz.org.
MUSIC ugust Summer Concert, Albuquerque Concert Band: Veteran's Memorial Park,1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, 7 p.m., both days. The summer series of concerts presents patriotic music, jazz, classics, marches, and show tunes. Admission is free. Call 256-2042; visit nmvetsmemorial.org or abqband.org. August 4, 11, 18 Summer Jazz Nights, at Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 7:30 p.m.: August 4, Zenobia Solo + The Combustibles featuring Micky Patten & Aaron Lovato; August 11, Kevin Zoernig Solo + Sina Soul Queen & A Love Supreme; August 18, Tracey Whitney + Horace Alexander Young. Admission is $10-$15. Call 268-0044; visit: outpostspace. org.
ugust Sunday Chatter, at The Kosmos, 1715 5th St NW, 10:30 a.m. Chatter weaves together traditional and contemporary classical music with programs that include a reading by the poet/speaker. Admission is $5-$15. Visit chatterabq.org. August 20 A musical performance of Folk Music by Cheap Shots–From Celtics to Quebequois, at Elena
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Gallegos Picnic Area, Albert G. Simms Park, north on Tramway from I-40 to Simms, 7-8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 311; visit: cabq.gov. September 3, 4 New Mexico Wine & Jazz Festival, 2nd annual. Labor Day Weekend. Sept 3, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. & September 4, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.. Villa Hispana, EXPO NM MUSEUMS First Friday Fractals, at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m. Explore the world of fractals in this award-winning planetarium show. Admission is $5-$10. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.
THEATRE August 5 Cinema at the KiMo, “To Catch a Thief,” (1955), Hitchcock Hits, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Stars Cary Grant, Grace Kelly. hen a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence. Admission is $6-$8. Call 311 or 768-3522. ugust Cinema at the KiMo, “Cool Runnings,” (1993), Downtown Summerfest FREE movie, 2 p.m. Stars John Candy, Leon. When a amaican sprinter is dis ualified to the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first amaican Bobsled eam. Call 311 or 768-3522. ugust Cinema at the KiMo, “Sabrina,” (1954), Best of Bogart, 2 p.m. A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur, but it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her. Admission is $6-$8. Call 311 or 768-3522.
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n 1974 Kiki Dee released a song entitled “I’ve Got the Music in Me”. She spoke of traveling in a straight line thru life and not letting anything “get her down”. Confusius once said “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Now I’m not sure Confucius would have appreciated the disco styled song. However the fact that he recognized the benefits of listening to music was undoubtedly revolutionary. Many centuries have passed since Confucius wrote those words. Many musicians have entertained millions of people bringing them joy and possibly unbeknownst to them some degree of healing. Healing from music?
The Music In Me Multiple studies of music and its effect on physical and emotional health of young and old exist. The reported benefits range from improved mood, reduced pain, decreased anxiety, better outcomes for surgery, improved sleep and prevention of heart disease. There is evidence that music can bring dementia patients back from non-communicative states to talkative episodes for brief periods of time. How can music do all of this and more? We don’t know the complete answer but Dr. Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is studying the effects of humor and music on upper arm blood vessel diameter. Listening to joyful music resulted in a 26 % increase in size. What kind of music caused this reaction? Country music seemed to be the most effective while “heavy metal” seemed to promote anxiety
and a decrease in vessel size. Dr. Miller postulates that the reaction is somehow related to how a person is wired. Some people like jazz, blues, or soft rock. If pleasurable to them, then one would expect a favorable vessel response. How does this occur? It may be related to the release of brain neurochemicals called endorphins. The emotional response may then play a role in the dilation of the blood vessels A Drexel University study evaluated the effect of music on preoperative anxiety. High levels of anxiety are associated with elevated blood pressure and pulse, with slower initiation of anesthesia. After surgery, slower wound healing and higher risk of infections have been associated with anxiety. Traditionally anti-anxiety medications are used to calm someone down but can be fraught with side effects including excessive drowsiness and related breathing difficulties. Their review of 26 studies found that for the 2000 patients studied, music interventions might have provided a viable alternative to the traditional anti-anxiety agents typically used to combat anxiety-surrounding surgery. In terms of pain relief, it is becoming widely accepted that music can decrease pain scores and also decrease the need for opiate pain medications. A Cochrane Review from 2006 reported that while the effect of music was small it was still sig-
nificant in reducing post-operative pain and therefore less opiate pain medication. Now I’m not suggesting that there is no need for anxiolytics or opiate pain relievers, I’m only stating that their use may be reduced somewhat by the effect of pleasurable music. There is a widely publicized YouTube video an elderly man with dementia named Henry. He is transformed by the power of music. After a few minutes of music from his youth, he is awakened from a coma-like state to jabber about the artist and the music. He even sings a few of the lyrics. Prior to his musical encounter he was chair-bound and unable to recognize his own daughter. Music’s power to “awaken” Alzheimers and other dementia patients is well-known but remains under studied. Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center is leading the charge to uncover the mystery of why music seems to affect memory and, more importantly, how music therapy can be used to improve the lives of those whose memories are fading. Nietzsche, said, “We listen to music with our muscles.” It is evident in all of us. We unwittingly tap our feet, hum, play air guitar, or sing along. Let’s all open our minds and ears to the transformative power of music in medicine, and see if we can all say, “I’ve got the music in me.”
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anything else next to your house, otherwise ants and other insects may find a good place to nest. If you have bushes or shrubs next to your house, periodically inspect them for aphids, scales and similar bugs as ants are attracted to the honeydew they produce. The ants will get on the plants and eventually find their way into your home. Don’t put flagstone or flat boards on the ground too close to your home. Some species of ants will nest under them. While mound-making ants will generally stay outside, you may not want them making mounds in your yard. If that is the case, you can flood the nests with club soda, white vinegar or food-grade diatomaceous earth. If you use the diatomaceous earth, mix four tablespoons per gallon of water. You can also use one gallon of orange juice diluted with two gallons of water and a dash of soap. If you prefer, you can spread dry instant grits on the mound. The ants will eat it but not be able to digest it and die. Ants can be repelled with a wide variety of products, including cinnamon, baking soda, Comet cleanser, cedar oil, medicated baby powder, Tide, talcum powder, chalk, coffee grounds, borax, garlic, broken egg shells, bone meal, black or red pepper, peppermint, paprika, chili powder, and mint leaves. If you have ants in your hummingbird feeder, you can put duct tape, sticky side out, on the wire holding the feeder to deter them. The best way to control them when they get in your home is with baits.
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Different species have different food preferences. Some species will take a wide variety of baits, while others are more particular. Here is a recipe for effective, homemade ant baits that use borax. It attracts ants looking for either moisture or food. You will need: three cups of water, one cup of sugar, one teaspoon borax or two teaspoons food-grade diatomaceous earth, six small screw-top jars with lids, such as jelly jars covered with masking tape. This will enable the ants to climb up the side. Mix the sugar, water and borax (or food-grade DE) in a bowl. Loosely half-fill the jars with cotton balls, pieces of sponge or wadded paper towels. Pour up to a half cup of the sugary mixture over the cotton balls, saturating them. Make several small holes in the lid. Screw the lids on the jars tightly. If you smoke, always wear plastic gloves when making ant baits or they will sense the tobacco smoke on the baits and not go to it. Ants do not like cigarette or cigar smoke. A very good commercial bait is Terro Bait, which is made from boric acid and is sold in some stores. Many common household ants will love it. Just place the bait stations where you see the ants foraging. With any bait you use, homemade or commercial, always put them in areas where children and pets can’t disturb them. If you have large carpenter ants, you can use Advanced Carpenter Ant Bait, which is available online. Again, no pesticides need to be sprayed inside or outside. If you have any ants that aren’t taking the bait for some reason, you can contact me and I will help you identify them and recommend a treatment. L S T O P You can contact A L P A P A I O T E X A S me at askthebugR A V A I L S man2013@gmail. D A R com or by phone I E S P A T N D S A R E at 505-385-2820. D A S S E T There is also a E P A S T E lot of non-toxic E T W E E pest information D I N L E D G E S on my website at N E W Y O R K www.askthebugR T E R R Y man.com. A D E S
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