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The Trinity Christian Academy is a very new private school in Carlsbad and they are exceeding both the enrollment they expected and the education they promised to the students’ parents. One of the pressing needs the staﬀ and Board of the Academy see is to provide laptop computers for each classroom teacher. With a laptop and internet connection, the teachers can mine the riches of the internet in preparing and presenting current material to the students. Accepting the award representing the grant of $2,400 is Dave Oaldy.

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St. Edward School in Carlsbad, founded in 1916, oﬀers a pre-school through 5th grade program. The principal, teachers and members of the Board of Education are very dedicated to the students and their education. They are improving the quality of education by working to install Smart Boards in all their classrooms. Accepting the award representing the grant of $3,500 are Jack Litschke and Rita London.

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The Junior Service League of Hobbs – through the Foster Care Closet program provides supplies for immediate care of children who are removed from their home and placed in foster care. With Superstar Shoes, these ladies partnered with the Hobbs Municipal Schools’ Mentorship Program to provide shoes to up to 200 students who otherwise would not have them. This organization of ladies was founded in Hobbs in 1956 and worked hard to support children in Hobbs. Accepting the award representing the grant of $5,000 is Lindley Burnett.

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Hobbs chamber happenings Annual Banquet and Community Awards, June 21, 5:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Sam Donaldson of ABC News. $50 per person, or get an 8-seat table for $360. Reserve your banquet tickets by calling the Hobbs Chamber at 397-3202. With one of the most recognizable faces in all of broadcasting, Sam Donaldson has covered it all in his more-than-40-year career: He served as ABC’s chief White House correspondent, covering Presidents Carter, Reagan and Clinton. Recipient of numerous honors, including four Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards, Donaldson is a regular contributor to ABC’s current events and political programming. Private reception with Sam Donaldson, June 21, 5 p.m. $250 per person. Reserve your reception tickets by calling the Hobbs Chamber at 397-3202. Rally to Retire the Hobbs Chamber Debt Thanks to our amazing member donors who have sent in over $4,000 in support towards retiring the Hobbs Chamber’s legacy debt. We are humbled by your generosity and care. We are on our way to wiping out the remaining $20,000 balance. Firm Foundation funding enables the Hobbs Chamber to deliver valuable training and other enriching opportunities to member businesses

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For those who might ing leading edge technot know, the Permian nologies, being a part of Basin is home to many something important and of America’s oldest oil providing handsomely fields, and covers 75,000 for their families. square miles of West So get your shale on Texas and southeastern because as I am learnNew Mexico. According ing (as a dutiful Permian Basin widow) the to the Federal Reserve Hobbs and Carlsbad area Bank of Dallas’ 2nd of southeastern New quarter report on the Mexico is home to the southwest economy, it Avalon and Wolfcamp was first “discovered shale, as well as three in 1921, and the formaMarianne Mohr Advertising Director layers of Bone Spring tion has produced more marianne@ruidosofreepress.com shale – and together, than 40 billion barrels they provide rich targets of oil, including much of oil and natural gas liquids. of the oil used during World War II.” In 1973 production began to slow but “that As you read this, you may be thinkwas before innovation, technology and ing about opportunities for your own $100-per barrel oil offered the aging hubbie, brother and uncle (or aunt) as fields a new future.” New technology “stories of the Permian Basin’s tight has allowed wells to be drilled deeper labor markets are the stuff of legend — and combined with other methods the restaurants half-open for lack of workers, number of oil- or gas-producing zones the local fast food place importing wait increased. The result was that by 2005 staff from eastern Europe. A 15 percent a boom arose in the eastern Permian increase in total wages last year was Basin and in April of this year, it took driven by a 6.2 percent jump in employmy man. “Took” meaning an accelerated ment, accompanied by an 8.8 percent on-the-job training program not for the increase in wages paid per worker. Labor weak of heart. Since most functions in shortages in the lucrative oil sector drive the oilfield are critical (there’s a lot going local wage increases, leaving other segon especially with the new technoloments to compete for workers,” accordgies and techniques), it means operators, ing to the Fed. But be prepared to be engineers and providers must be there without your loved one for long periods when they are needed, as they are needed – as the oilfield work ethic is tough. and not according regular hours, days or And if you too watch your man (or even months. gal) go off eastward, join me as Permian Basin Widow, which, in retrospect, isn’t What is the upside? Of course it that bad after all. is economic. The prosperity brings A note regarding the Little Bear jobs, more expendable incomes, more housing needs and opportunity for more emergency: Not long after going into the office the day of first evacuations in services and leisure activities - and sends ripples of prosperity to mainstreet Ruidoso, my partner’s Hobbs employer sent him home to care for his family, Ruidoso and everywhere in-between. livestock and property – in the company Employers making their livelihoods truck. We used that truck to haul our from the deposits are generous with miniature horses to safety. Thank you benefits, providing job security, careers Rick, Chris and Mr. Bromley. and family-minded concern for their employees and their families – as well as attractive earnings potential for folks Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and with “the right stuff.” Another upside business consultant from Southern Caliis the excellent training investment that fornia and currently Advertising Director these firms make in their employees, in- at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-937stilling in them a sense of pride in learn- 4015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com. Proposed revised 4 color logo with a negative read vertical format.

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Senators praise Sand Dune Lizard listing outcome U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall welcomed a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to forego adding the Dunes Sagebrush (Sand Dune) Lizard to the Endangered Species List.

The Senators, who learned of the decision this morning, have been actively engaged with the administration as it determined whether listing the lizard was the best course of action based on science and in light of collaboration at the local level that led to Candidate Conservation Agreements. “This is a great example of how voluntary cooperative agreements are being used to help protect a habitat and a species, while allowing oil and gas development to continue in southeastern New Mexico,” Bingaman said. “I hope this process can serve as a model for the future.” “This decision is unprecedented in the history

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of similar agreements in Texas. Later in the month, at a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Udall also discussed the conservation efforts underway in New Mexico with testifying FWS Director Dan Ashe. The Sand Dune Lizard is found only in the shinnery oak dunes of southeastern New Mexico and adjacent Texas. After initially proposing federal endangered species status for the Sand Dunes Lizard in 2010, pursuant to a litigation settlement, the FWS worked with businesses and local interests to establish additional Candidate Conservation Agreements that will stabilize the species’ population, foster habitat restoration, and allow the oil and gas, and agricultural industries to continue to thrive. More than 90 percent of the lizard’s habitat in New Mexico is protected through the agreements. The Center for Excellence in Hazardous Materials Management in Carlsbad is the unified permit holder under the CCAs and manages the conservation efforts with FWS and CCA participants.

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Mountain Top Mercantile renovates in Cloudcroft By Sue Hutchison Marc and Belinda Bailey have been busy this spring. Not that they’re not busy the rest of the year. Most mornings at o-dark-thirty will find Belinda at the Mercantile ovens baking pies, artisan breads and doughnuts. The Mercantile has no heater. The ovens do nicely, in addition to creating an inviting scent each morning. The bakery counter’s display cases empty quickly. Locals know to come early. Travelers have been known to wait until one of the numerous daily batches of baked goods comes out of the oven. The Baileys bought the mercantile seven years ago. Groceries, produce and sundries, the shop served a vital function for Cloudcroft’s residents. Ideas began to form and they decided they’d grow the shop into a family friendly destination. “We want everyone to have an old-fashioned experience,” says Belinda, and the Baileys took off in the direction of renovation. They closed Mountain Top Mercantile early spring, 2012 and began to transform the interior. Expansion of offered services with a family touch was the goal. Several additions have found a new home at the mercantile and have been incorporated. A newly surfaced floor, new shelving and reorganized space were part of the plan. They reopened April 10 to serve the community. The Baileys are proud owners of a “new” soda fountain. Built in the 50s, they found it online and brought it to Cloudcroft. In addition to making milkshakes, all the components work and their plan is to create drinks reminiscent of the 50s and 60s. Floats, freezes and shakes, they stock Blue Bell Ice Cream and they’ll attempt to

make what their guests request. The surrounding wood-slab bar was made by a local artist. Baileys invite guests to slide chairs under the bar and enjoy old-fashioned hospitality. A new deli counter is opposite of the soda fountain. Marc, a certified Angus Beef dealer/carver, can trim out rib-eye steaks to specified thickness at his customer’s request. “If we have it in the store, we’ll do it for you,” he says, and will make sandwiches to order, regardless of what’s on the menu board. He’ll also custom slice Boar’s Head deli meats at his customers’ request. Visitors may eat in the newly designed table area between the deli and soda fountain. A vintage pot-bellied stove invites guests to sit and enjoy the mercantile. “We have wonderful customers,” says Belinda and the Baileys like to cater to the locals. “As long as people are coming in, we’ll stay open.” The first weekend after renovation, their bakery counter emptied over and over. Locals and out-of-town regulars kept Belinda baking her signature pies, breads, pastries and doughnuts all weekend. Future plans include an outdoor dining area and expansion will include an arcade to offer families a place to enjoy. The Baileys realize the need for the community to have a pharmacy, and have entertained the idea of placing one in a corner the mercantile. Cloudcroft’s Mountain Top Mercantile is located at 105 James Canyon Highway, the main road through the town. Baileys welcome visitors and want to provide a place for friends to relax and pass the time. For hours, baked good or deli orders and information, phone 575-682-2777.

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Presence in daily life By Shiva Reinhardt My main philosophy is that Presence or Awareness Heals. In my yoga classes I teach this in every breath. We start with a meditation checking in with the body and all the sensations there. Next we move on to the mind, watching our thoughts and noticing what is happening there. And finally noticing our emotions and mood, just assessing what is true for you in that moment. This practice helps to bring the attention fully into the present moment. We continue this practice throughout the class, mostly focusing on noticing what is happening in the body as we move it in different ways, as well as noticing what thoughts come up to distract us and what emotions bubble up in each pose. This is one practice that is really training the mind to be present in every single moment of the day. If you are practicing presence when you leave the house, you will be right there when you lock the door—not thinking about what’s coming next, or worrying about

that phone call you just finished – but right there, turning the key in the lock. So later when you get where you’re going you won’t fret over “Did I lock the door?!” One of the most important times we can use presence is with our friends and loved ones. Think back to the last time someone really and truly listened to you—eager to hear what you were going to say next. When that happens we feel really cared for, and very safe. This is the gift you can give to your loved ones. By being truly present with what they are saying—not rushing to tell them about the time that happened to you, or thinking about something else while they’re talking. Try it next time a friend is telling you a story. Look at them talking. Breathe deeply. Listen to the words they’re saying and hear the emotions that come through the story. Feel the care in your heart for your friend. You are doing Love-asana, my favorite yoga pose.

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Grant funding available for Rural Cooperative Development USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced that his agency is accepting applications for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program. “Cooperative enterprises often lead economic growth and job creation in rural areas,” Brunner said. “USDA is offering grants to help organizations start co-operatives and expand existing ones or help develop other business opportunities in rural areas.” USDA is offering the Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education. The grants also may be used to conduct feasibility studies, create and implement business plans, and help businesses develop new markets for their products and services. One-year grants up to $175,000 are available. In most cases, grants may be used to pay for up to 75 percent of the cost of establishing and operating rural cooperative development centers.

Recipients are required to match 25 percent of the award amount. The grant period should begin no earlier than Oct. 1 and no later than Jan. 1, 2013. In 2011, New Mexico awarded two grants; one to Capacity Builders, Inc. of Farmington to establish the National Center for Rural and Tribal Cooperative Development and one to the Center of Southwest Culture, Inc. of Albuquerque to assist them in continuing the development of cooperative enterprises in northern New Mexico. The deadline for RCDG applications is Aug. 6. For additional information, see the June 7 Federal Register or contact the USDA Rural Development State Office in Albuquerque at 505-7614953. Application materials are available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/bcp_rcdg. html. Further information on rural programs is available by visiting USDA Rural Development’s web site at www. rurdev.usda.gov.

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The psychling chronicles: Lake Roberts

We sat there at the experience the vicarious isolated and naturally involvement of watching sheltered picnic table or listening to entertainsurrounded by the trees ers on electronic deof the Black Range and vices because we think serenely viewed Lake we don’t have time or Roberts from our slightly opportunity to devote elevated vantage point. to activity. Nonsense. The black ribbon of Create the opportunity asphalt that we had been to visit the race track pedaling on for the last and see your favorite four hours as we climbed NASCAR star round the Continental Divide the oval creating the for the first time that day visceral experience that Galen Farrington was devoid of traffic durcan only be had by being rablady@beyondbb.com ing our mid-week bike there. You don’t have a trek on our loop rides favorite? Go anyway for around Silver City. the firsthand experience and actually feel Audiologically an automobile the vibrating oval. If tinnitus is an issue, made its presence known as it entered bring ear plugs. Experience life first hand the picturesque scene. I watched as the not simply someone’s interpretation as driver seemed to hesitate as if trying to portrayed on television. decide to turn into the cleared roadside Continuing west, Paul and I pedaled area to stop for a moment to absorb the the short distance to the intersection of Lake Roberts view. He didn’t and chose Route 15 and turned south to begin the to pass on an opportunity to stop and apimmediate climb up to the Continenpreciate the surroundings. tal Divide for the second time. On the As a driver I understand the mental continental ridge the landscape dropped state the modern automobile creates for dramatically to the east exposing the us as we are whisked along modern mac- Mimbres Valley and we enjoyed the teradam attempting to achieve destination. rain, vegetation, and temperature changes It is difficult to break the speed habit as we breathed deeply and rapidly preeven when we venture upon the narpared for our plunge into Silver City. row by-ways that weave their discovery Summer is here. Enjoy the outdoors magic for us – we hesitate. And we miss by breaking away from the living(less) an opportunity to appreciate the natural rooms of the winter. Have we become so beauty of the life we are passing through. accustomed to our entertainment devices After about 20 minutes of refreshment, that we can no longer be creative enough Paul and I continued our journey. to explore with our minds, bodies, and Our lives are becoming technosouls? As philosopher Dan Millman says logically more comfortable and we in his work, “There is never ‘nothing’ goneed challenging mental, physical, and ing on.” Boredom is truly a state of mind. spiritual stimulation to enable growth Find your Nirvana and explore it throughout our lives. As we age we frequently. Don’t hesitate.

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Free 3rd annual Ruidoso classical piano recital Bryan Hutchinson will be presenting his third annual classical piano recital on Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m., at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 1211 Hull Road in Ruidoso. On the program are solo piano works by Robert Schumann, Maurice Ravel, Bela Bartok, and Franz Liszt. The concert is free and open to the public, there will be a reception following. The intention of the recital is to encourage lovers of music, new and old, to enjoy a casual afternoon of classical piano works. Hutchinson feels that especially now, in a time of community loss and grief due to the Little Bear Fire, there is the hope that people will find the time to opt for an hour of peaceful distraction and enjoyment. Music does not rebuild homes or take away the sadness of loss, but it does work towards soothing the soul and offer a respite from the daily challenges of life. Hutchinson holds a Master’s Degree of Piano Performance from Michigan State University, a Bachelors Degree of Piano Performance from New Mexico State University, with additional study at Eastern New Mexico University and University of New Mexico. At ENMU he completed all requirements for the piano pedagogy degree; 4 semesters of Pedagogy and supervised teaching, Child and Adolescent Psychology, History and Nature of Piano, and Pedagogy of Theory. He has performed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He has accompanied several university choirs and orchestras, various other chamber ensembles, and competed in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition with “Trio Sonor”. In addition, his accompanying experience includes Bachelor, Masters, Doctoral, and Faculty recitals; pianist for ballet and opera; and many other instrumental and vocal recitals. Post-graduate study includes Aesthetics of Music, Ethnomusicology, and Collaborative Music. He has played piano for 39 years, beginning at the age of 8 years old. He is the pianist at First Christian Church in Ruidoso, and maintains a private piano studio, with students of all ages. Information on the concert can be found by calling the First Christian Church, or by calling Bryan Hutchinson at 575-378-8160.

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FIELD OF FLAGS from pg. 1 By Sandi Aguilar A cornerstone of Lincoln County for more than 20 years, ENMU-Ruidoso aims to continue its support of creating lifelong learners. Rising attendance and rising student needs have created the need for additional funding. The ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation, beginning May 2011, has been charged with raising funds from private sources with the purpose to expand scholarships, classrooms and activities available in Lincoln County. Development Director Rhonda Vincent, begins her fundraising message with a quote from Warren Buffet, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” The first tree of $10,000 was provided by an anonymous donor and has spurred the community of philantrhopic giving. Matched by a triple grant from his former company, Steven Miller donated $7,000 and other substantial donations have come from Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Alred and Dr. Clara and John Farah. A van has been purchased with these funds.

The most recent endeavor for philantrhopic inspiration is to create a field flowing with hundreds of American flags. More than 500 flags will be displayed along Highway 70 in front of the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack on Fourth of July. “Each ENMU branch has a foundation or alumni association that helps with getting gifts and grants from individuals and organizations. The ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation is relatively new and this is our first big fundraiser. The Field of Flags if our visual pledge to higher education,” stated Vincent. The flags have been on sale since Memorial Day and can be purchased through July 4. After placement in the field, the flags will be available for pick up July 7. Vincent said the location in front of the racetrack was chosen first as it was along Highway 70 so thousands would be able to see the display driving into town and secondly for those thousands of visitors in the stands to recognize the community support of ENMU-Ruidoso. These 3x5 foot flags can be purchased for $50 from ENMU-Ruidoso, 575-257-2120, 709 Mechem.

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pollution, and the The lifestyle contaminants from choices we make our daily skincare today dictate how products. (To give comfortable our qualyou an idea, waterity of life is tomorrow. melon are believed As a Lifestyle and to contain 97 percent Weight Management water and a banana Specialist I have seen said to contain 75 a variety of clients, percent). each with different goals. I have assisted • Fresh fruits clients with simple and veggies can be programs such as added to anything. weight loss, but have Recipe reconstruction Angie Fernandez adjusted plans to asis one of the most Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com sist with the reversal valuable considerand maintenance of diabetes, hyperations I can give my clients. Can you tension, arthritis, and cancer. As the add fresh bell pepper to your spaghetplan for each program may vary, one ti? How about your pizza? How about thing stays the same. It’s all about adding a fresh tomato to spaghetti, the fresh fruits and vegetables. The pizza, or a sandwich. Can you add human body is a creature of nature fresh apples and bananas (naturally and of flawless design. It is perfect in sweet) to your breakfast cereal? its entire doings from breathing, to diOur desires are as unique as our gesting nutrients, to healing a wound; personality, so enjoy life the way you all these activities all happen without do. Just add a few more fruits and our attention. When we consume vegetables and I can guarantee life foods closest to their natural state, will be sweeter. we can be sure our bodies will receive the most value of nutrition and healing benefits. Here are a few thought as you discover what works for you: • If nature wanted us to cook our food, it would have provided the stove. • Nature provides its own packaging, unlike processed foods. When you have eaten the contents of a watermelon, Courtesy photo tomato, apple, avocado, banana and In an eﬀort to do their part in so forth, you don’t have any trash left water conservation, local business over to linger on or planet for another owners Tony and Vicky Mcallister 100 years or more. (Another helpful of the West Winds Lodge, with the tip is to reuse the bags our oranges assistance of their children Guilicome in to eliminate plastic bag usana and Tony, installed 12 and age; all we have to do is pack them in 16 oz. bottles filled with water in the reusable shopping bags we take each of the toilets in their facility. to the store). This inexpensive and simple eﬀort • Many fresh fruits and vegetawill save 12 and 16 oz. of water per bles contain high amounts of water. flush, as out of town visitors enjoy This can be beneficial in flushing out their facilities while minimizing toxins in the body, such as pesticides, the water impact for villagers.

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Injury prevention through yoga By Shiva Reinhardt As an adjunct to your physical practice of running, walking, biking, hiking, or other sport of choice, yoga excels at working out the kinks that accumulate over time from making the same motions over and over again. When we use the same muscles, in the same way repeatedly it can lead to overuse injuries or strain. I stretch after my workout. Isn’t that enough? Usually a quick stretch is not enough to release tight muscles and bring breath and energy to them. Taking five minutes to stretch after a workout is better than nothing, so

please keep doing it! What makes yoga different from your basic stretching is the focus and the breath awareness. As athletes, you are asking your body time and again to ignore the aches and pains and keep going. In yoga, we do the opposite. We attend in exquisite detail to each little ache and pain, send our breath to those areas, consciously relax the tight spots and let go of the control we’ve been holding over our bodies for so long. Over time your body can lose sensitivity and awareness, from pushing through the pain for so long, that finally when the moment of injury comes, we push through even that and end up in a bad place. Through yoga awareness of breathing into our bodies, we breathe life back into those places we ignored during that long run. And awareness is one element that allows our body’s own healing mechanisms to come forth. When you can actually feel the tight places that threaten to become injured, the nervous system and brain can take that knowledge of those painful places and adjust your movements or call for rest when needed which can keep you from becoming injured in the first place.

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THE PONY EXPRESS TRAIL

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Cavers to carpenters enjoy fruits LEA of their labors at Fort PERMIAN BASINStanton

thousands of dollars as innumerable By Lynda A. Sánchez HOBBS • LOVINGTON talented cavers turned carpenters A recent photo taken during the came from all over the SW over a 50th Anniversary celebration of the period of two weekends in March and Southwestern Region of the National April. Speleological Society, an internationThey replaced 103 balusters and ally known group of cave experts, the railing. Any kind of specialized scientists, and enthusiasts, brings a CARLSBAD •carpentry ARTESIA work takes hours of work welcomed change in news of late. and knowledge. Many others who This story involves restoration and came for the celebration were in awe renovation, something all of us in the of the amazing fi nished product. mountains can appreciate after the Just such a positive action project Little Bear Fire. And, it offers another should be continually encouraged by important lesson in that because so the state and other organizations. It is many structures were threatened and ROSWELL good to take pride in this special gem destroyed, we must learn how to betwe have in New Mexico, and espeter save these places in case of future cially in Lincoln County. threats. Fort Stanton structures are A high percentage of the cavers historic, unique, and also very vulnerattending this anniversary are also able, especially to fire. Over Memorial Day these cavers, members of the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project (fscsp.org) RUIDOSO • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 a 501 c more than 120 strong, attended the 3 organization of cavers who have banquet also held at Fort Stanton. It explored, researched, mapped and offered an opportunity for the cavers discovered the famed Snowy River to view the finished and beautifully Passage of Fort Stanton Cave. done new railing on Building No. 9, For more information on working one of the historic structures on site. with this group contact Lynda SánIt was their project which turned out chez at 653 4821. saving the NM State Monuments

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More than 100 volunteers attended the 50th anniversary of the SW Regional Cavers (of the NSS), many of whom participated in the recent Building No. 9 restoration at Fort Stanton.

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EvEntS CaLEndar LEa COuntY

HOBBS: June 18-22 Splash Camp, Del Norte pool, 5-8 yr. olds, $25/child 19 School Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Hobbs Municipal Schools 22 Movie Under the Stars, Del Norte Park. “Puss In Boots” Teen Center Dance, 7-10:30 p.m. 30, Beach Party USA, Lea County Jul 1-3 Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy, Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sandcastle building competition, water slides & mazes, music by Hobbs Rock Band, food vendors and free concert with “Son of a Sailor,” a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. July 1 - 3, rides and mazes will be open from noon - 7 p.m. July 4 Celebration all day – Harry McAdams Park 4th of July BBQ and Montgomery Gentry Concert, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 5-7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Montgomery Gentry concert, 7 p.m. in the Lea County Event Center Arena. Call 1-800-735-1288 to buy tickets. Fireworks will begin after the concert Basketball All Stars, 1 p.m. LOVINGTON: June 22 Summer Concert Series 2012, Lea County Museum, 575-3964805

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CARLSBAD: June Wed’s Coffee Connection, 7 a.m. Trinity Hotel Sat’s Carlsbad Downtonw Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Eddy County Courthouse lawn. Runs through mid-October. Fresh produce, handmade crafts, entertainment, educational presentations, kids’ activities and more. 30 Music and the Moon, 6:30 p.m. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park Full Moon Walk, 8:15 p.m. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park ARTESIA: June Wed’s Brown Bag Theatre in Heritage Walkway - OPAC Thur’s Summer Classic Movies at dusk in Heritage walkway, downtown. 575746-4212, www.artesiaartscouncil. com 23 Esperanza House - Kickin’ Country Gala, featuring Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys at Cottonwood Winery, 1 East Cottonwood Road, 5 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $25, includes BBQ dinner, barn dance and silent auction. All proceeds go to support child abuse and sexual assault programs of the Esperanza House, Inc. Call 575-625-1095 (Roswell) or 575-736-2020 (Artesia) for ticket information. www.esperanzahouse. com Missoula Children’s Theatre Performances - OPAC ECSRA Registered Sporting Clays Shoot - ECSRA 29-30 Tate Branch Auto Group 1st Annual Smokin’ On The Pecos BBQ Cook-Off – CoC First Annual Kansas City BBQ Society and Rocky Mountain BBQ Society sanctioned competition, presented by Devon Energy E-Waste Collection - ACB 29 Films Made in New Mexico “Westerns Part 4” - OPAC 30 United Way Sporting Clays Fun Shoot – ECSRA

Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington Chamber of Commerce Member Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia Chamber of Commerce Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Member Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

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ROSWELL: June Sat’s Enchanted Evening, 8 p.m. Bottomless Lakes State Park 19-24 Roswell Comic-Con & Film Fest, Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Featuring celebrities from hit shows such as Meteorite Men and Power Rangers and Ryan Penagos from Marvel Comics; more than 100 vendors from across the country, giveaways, and a film festival featuring the best in Sci-Fi and fantasy cinema. www.filmroswell.com 20 Guy Forsyth at Pecos Flavors Winery, celebrating the first day of summer. 575-627-6265 23 Star Party, 8:30 p.m. Bottomless Lakes State Park 29- 2012 UFO Festival; 65th Jul 1 anniversary of the Roswell Incident. Majority of events will be held downtown. Guest speakers, authors, live entertainment, a costume contest, a pet costume contest, parade, a low-rider and funny car show and contest. www.seeroswell.com

MESCALERO June Sun’s Sundays Under The Stars, 6-11 p.m. Inn of the Mountain Gods. Live music and a movie after sunset. www.innofthemountaingods. com, 800-545-9011 19 Alison Krauss & Union Station, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. For information, call 575-4647777; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $50

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ALTO: June 21-23 Miss New Mexico Pageant, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd, Thurs. & Fri. at 7 p.m.; Sat. at 8 p.m. For one talented New Mexico miss, the journey to the Miss America Pageant next January starts at the Spencer Theater. For more information on tickets, call 1-888-818-7872; www. spencertheater.com RUIDOSO DOWNS: June 22-25 The most promising New Mexicobred two-year-old thoroughbreds compete in the $134,657 Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity on Saturday (June 23). Owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison combined with trainer Henry Dominguez to win two of the three trials to this always competitive race. Racing runs Friday through Monday with a 1 p.m. first post time. There is always free parking and free general admission. Homegrown Boyz Band plays on Friday and Saturday nights in Billy’s Sports Bar. See www.raceruidoso.com for further information. RUIDOSO: June 22-24 3rd Annual ART EXPO, The Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts and the Lincoln County Gallery Association presents a weekend of gallery-hopping. Music, demonstrations, and entertainment. For information, call 575-257-7272; www.ruidosoarts.org. Free 23-24 Bennett Trust Benefit Gala, historic Old Dowlin Mill, 641 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. Two evenings of performance art, and an eclectic selection of art from Betty Bennett’s private collection, displayed for the first time. Tickets are $45, all proceeds will benefit the Bennett Trust ENMU Scholarships Fund. Tickets available at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 257-7395 or ENMU-Ruidoso, 257-3120 WHITE OAKS: June Fri’s The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, flowers, crafts and entertainment

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ALAMOGORDO: June Tues- Shroud Exhibit and Museum Sun The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall offers a backlit, full-sized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer 3D experience, making the Turin Shroud available to all, including the visually impaired. Tues-Fri, 1 - 6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 2-4 p.m. Free admission. 575-4462113, ShroudNM.com 17-23 Juneteenth NAACP Parade and program on Buffalo Soldiers. 575437-8118 20, Southern New Mexico 21-23 Centennial Quilt Show. Hundreds of quilts on display many of them antique quilts and some for sale. Located at the Otero County Fair Grounds, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 575-437-4880 29-30 Folklore Tale Lady of White Sands portrayed in Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Dept of Dance, NMSU-Las Cruces. Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave. 575-491-5972 30 Lake Lucero Tour, White Sands National Monument. Three-hour tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger - only offered once a month and reservations are required. 575-6792599 CLOUDCROFT: June Fri’s Family Movie Night. 8:30 p.m. in Zenigh Park behind the Chamber, weather permitting. TIMBERON: June 30 - Timberon Blues and Bar-B-Que Jul 1 Festival. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cash prize will be awarded for the best Bar-B-Que. Arts and Crafts booths, tee shirts, food vendors, raffles and music on the lawn of the Timberon Lodge. timberon.org, 575-987-2449