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Metal Shop ball is rolling Photo courtesy of Sandi Aguilar

Curtis McKinney takes MTD Radio’s Metal Shop to the airwaves. The live heavy metal show can be heard Friday evenings at 107.1 or online at www.1071thenerve.com.

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Zine distribution

The Zine, southeast New Mexico’s most recognized entertainment and lifestyle magazine, is designed to accompany our readers throughout the region as they enjoy the diverse and entertaining activities and destinations.

The Zine can be found at the following locations, in addition to being inserted in each week’s ruidoso Free Press.

OTERO COUNTY

Kent quick/ Texico, Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, white Sands National Monument, Hampton Inn, Motel 6, white Sands Missile range, Super 8 Motel, Imax/Space Hall, Holloman AFb, Plateau expresso, boothill rV resort, Alamo Tire, 84 lumber, Gerald Champion regional Medical Center

EDDY COUNTY

CMC, Hotels/Motels, Sutherlands, la Tienda, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, bennies western wear, eddy

Federal Credit union, Artesia General, Yucca Health

LEA COUNTY

Ocotillo Golf Course, Hampton Inn, Hospital, lea County Inn, Country Inn and Suites, Iron Skillet Café, event Center, Albertsons, Denny’s, ranchers Steak House

CHAVES COUNTY

roswell Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center, IGA lawrence brothers, uFO Museum, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Dennys, IHOP, Farmers Market, Albertsons, Days Inn, Farley’s

LINCOLN COUNTY

ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, ruidoso Athletic Club, ruidoso Downs race Track, Apache Travel Center, la quinta, The lodge, Hubbard Museum, Jorge’s, lincoln Tourist Center, Smokey bear Museum in Capitan

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Why isn’t the coffee I brew at home as good as it is at Sacred Grounds?

Third in a series

Part three: Coffee brewing machinery

We covered basics and specifics of the coffee brewing process but did not discuss any of the specifics of which machines work well in the rarified air of Ruidoso.

Chemex

Invented by a chemist to improve filter-type (infusion) brewing, Chemex has a devoted following of folks. The cornerstone to this method is the Chemex brand filters; they are 2030 percent heavier than any other filter and are a special paper formulation to remove undesirable sediment but allow positive aromatic compounds to pass through.

The fine paper grain holds back “mud,” while permitting correct filtration speed: a Chemex brews at least 1-2 minutes slower than normal paper filters, more in line with the optimal time that hot water and grinds should contact each other: 4 minutes. The Chemex filter paper is heavy - so pre-rinsing is essential.

You can also try using a Hario Vshaped filter in the Chemex.

The Chemex is all glass and

the easiest-to-clean brew device out there. Maybe the best thing about the Chemex is that you see the process, interact, make changes. want to impress your friends?

Tell them that your Chemex is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

French press

French press brewing is a great way to make a powerful cup of coffee quickly and simply. bodum is the most common and probably the best. This is the French standard chrome café press, well-made, and found everywhere. It pays to get yourself a nice, well-made French press because you will regret it very quickly if you don’t! remember that a press allows more sediment from the grind into the final cup; that is what makes French press coffee distinctive. Some degree of sediment is desired; it means more solids dissolved in the brew which imparts a more robust mouth feel to the coffee. Too much sediment is bad, so to balance this you need an even grind, so a burr Continued on pg. 8

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Shopball is rolling

By Sandi Aguilar The Metal Shop, heard on 107.1 The Nerve on Fridays at 8 p.m., signed with Fox rock Communications in April to take the show to a national audience. Having gotten his start at MTD Media’s 107.1 The Nerve, independent host Curtis McKinney has spent the last six years building his show, his audience and his syndication. The Metal Shop features hard rock – or “true” rock as host Curtis McKinney calls it – playing bands such as Anthrax and Megadeth. The commentary from McKinney, based in Carlsbad and co-host brad Holland, who pipes in from Hawaii, is truly colorful with the advent of Stinky Canyon Productions, parent company of such products and services as rent A Pimp. The Metal Shop begins the show with a warning for mature audiences only.

“There was nothing like it in the area,” says McKinney of his start. One of the first radio stations to play McKinney was 107.1 and his show will be a continued part of programming. “We want to stay here at 107 – the station that stood behind us and got us our start. We are loyal to The Nerve and to Will (Rooney).” Currently,

McKinney has 21 other stations that play his show. with the Fox rock partnership, McKinney hopes to expand that syndication to three-fourths of the major national markets.

The Metal Shop has grown the oldfashioned way. McKinney builds on his passion and that of his audience. He Facebooks his show and interviews and when he got “friended” by a radio host in Nagoy, Japan, McKinney sent a demo. He was worried about the language barrier, but Nagoya radio played the demo and it was an energizing hit.

McKinney “got the ball rolling and it got bigger,” spreading to 22 stations including Ohio, New York and Canada. He wants to keep his focus on the show and booking interviews with some of the top hard rock bands. He is thrilled with the contract with Fox rock as “they have the ‘ins’ to get him into other markets.” McKinney had been looking for a syndicator for about four months when Fox rock approached him. McKinney said Fox rock President Matt Smith felt his show was polished especially compared to a lot of other shows he’d heard. Smith was also impressed with the professionalism and caliber of interviews according to McKinney. One of the most recent interviews (April 5) was with David Draiman, the lead singer for Disturbed.

Though not spurred by money, McKinney does hope the syndication will take him to do his show full-time in the next several years. “My motivation is just to have a blast.”

Listen to the show on 107.1 The Nerve, Friday’s at 8 p.m. or log onto TheMetalShoplive.com.

Yoga: Ancient wisdom, modern health

A consistent exercise practice - and especially Yoga - can help you relax, tone your body and achieve wonderful mental and emotional benefits, but can it also help you shed extra pounds?

According to the webMD weight loss Clinic by Colette Bouchez: “Jennifer Aniston does it, Liv Tyler, Halle berry, Madonna, David Duchovny and supermodel Christy Turlington do it too. Many professional athletes are said to be doing it in an effort to improve their games. The “it” is yoga, a sophisticated mindbody exercise many believe can do everything from tighten your buns to change your outlook on life.”

In 2005, medical researcher Alan Kristal conducted a medical study on the weight-loss effects of yoga.

Funded by the National Cancer Institute, Kristal along with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer research Center researchers conducted a trial with 15,500 men and women. The survey asked about their physical activity (including yoga) and weight at ages between 45 and 55. After the data was analyzed, they found yoga helped shed pounds, and/or kept them from gaining!

“Those practicing yoga who were overweight to start with lost about 5 pounds during the same time

period those not practicing yoga gained 14 pounds,” said Kristal, “The buzzword here is mindfulness – the ability to observe what is happening internally in a non-reactive fashion,” he says. “That is what helps change the relationship of mind to body, and eventually to food and eating.” while some might feel yoga is too tame for extreme weight loss, many devotees of the practice known as “power yoga” disagree.

“Power yoga is an Americanized version of traditional Kundalini techniques.” Instructors like Singh and brett believe it can offer all the fat-burning potential – and heart benefits – of an aerobic workout. while traditional types of yoga are based on breathing techniques paired with static poses, Singh says, “power yoga combines meditative breathing with faster, more active movements.” The result, he says, “is a workout that can be more aerobic than... aerobics!”

If you are starting, begin with a stretching class and move toward more active, deepening postures. It’s easy to get stuck in a zone of comfort, but especially older students who wish to maintain flexibility and a youthful posture – should choose an instructor and

class that will encourage you to push, safely.

If you are an athlete, both stretch and active robust yoga classes can improve your endurance, flexibility and protect from injury.

Seek the advice of a medical professional Marianne Mohr to ensure you are healthy enough to practice Yoga. Inform your instructor of limitations or injuries you may have.

Marianne teaches weekly Yoga classes by donation for all levels. She has been practicing Yoga for 37 years and was trained in the school of Paramahansa Yogananda; holds a Mindfulness Training certification and received transmissions from Dalai Lama. Class times are every Mon/Wed/ Fri 4:30-5:30 p.m. (stretch/relax) and 6-7 p.m. (robust) held at her Buddha Yoga Studio in the Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso; www.buddhayogaclass.com.

Or reach her at 575-802-3013 or joyoflife2@gmail.com.

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Wellness Watch –

Oxygen therapies: a wrap up

For the past three below is a partial weeks we have been list of the many different EARN DOUBLE ENTRIES exploring the use of conditions that oxygen MON-WED! various forms of oxygen therapies are being used therapy for health and for around the world wellness. As we know, and to a far more limited oxygen is essential to degree, here in the u.S. our life on earth.

Heart and blood vesThe use of oxygen sel diseases including: is involved in all of our Peripheral vascular disbodily functions. On ease (poor circulation); average, we require the cardiovascular disease equivalent of about one (heart disease); coronary cup per minute in a restspasm (angina pectoris); ing state and as much as heart arrhythmias (irTim Seay eight quarts per minute regular heart beat); cereduring strenuous aerobic exercise. Oxy- bral vascular disease; gangrene of fingers gen is one of the most abundant eleand/or toes; Reynaud’s disease (vascular ments making up more than 62 percent DRAWING FOR ONE PAIR ON APRIL 29, 2013 spasm); vascular-cluster type headaches of the earth’s crust.

It comprises a large Lung and pulmonary disease including: AT 7PM AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER portion of the oceans as well, even rocks Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and of course, all living creatures. OxyInfectious disease including: Influenza; DRAWING FOR ONE PAIR ON APRIL 30, 2013 gen makes up nearly 65 percent of our emphysema; herpes zoster (shingles); AT 7PM AT INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS human body on average and our brain asthma (allergy); herpes simplex (fever uses 20 percent of that O2 by itself. blister); chronic bronchitis The chemical reaction of oxygen is Miscellaneous uses: Candidiasis or yeast known as oxidation. illness; immune stimulation during radiaOxidation can take on many diftion therapy; Alzheimer’s syndrome; Parferent forms and speeds from the slow kinson’s disease; acute and chronic viral rusting of metal to the rapid energy of infection; chronic fatigue syndrome (Epa blazing fire. Oxidation is essential stein Barr virus); chronic unresponsive to human life just as is oxygen itself. bacterial infections; migraine headaches; breathing oxygen is in fact, an oxidaimmune stimulation during chemotherapy; tion process. The use of external sources parasitic infections of oxygen is often referred to as bio-oxImmune disorders including: Multiple idative Therapy and includes the three sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis forms covered in this column: ozone Oxygen therapies are also used as a (O3), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and the vital a part of cancer treatment protocols use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers. worldwide and have shown promise in These forms of supplemental oxyhelping with osteoarthritis and a host of genation provide the body with an extra line of defense against invading viruses, other health challenges. As is the case with most things these days, there is bacteria, yeast, parasites and a host of a wealth of information about oxygen pathogens. therapies on the web. Just enter key Proposed revised 4 color logo with a positive read and reverse logos in both horizontal and vertical formats. On darker color backgrounds or “busy” backgrounds we The supply of oxygen to our organs reccommend either using the black or white logo as well as the Mescalero Apache “Isolated” Dancer (as in the examples below). words into a search engine like Google. *actual colors may vary and tissues is dependent on the amount One such source to learn through is of oxygen being carried by our blood. ed McCabe, aka Mr. Oxygen. His site is This is often sampled and measured as www.oxygenhealth.com. an indication of our overall health. Our Please keep in mind the informaO2 levels naturally decrease with age oftion in this article is for informational ten creating symptoms of fatigue, poor proposes only, it is not intended for use circulation, reduced vitality and weakas medical advice. If you have a mediMescalero NM, near Ruidoso | InnoftheMountainGods.com ened immunity. It would therefore stand cal issue consult your doctor. until next to reason that increasing our cellular week… Thanks for the read.

See players club booth for details. Must play using Apache Spirit Club Card. The Mescalero Apache oxygen levels by any safe and effective Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). method is likely to be a very good thing. Tim Seay, timseay@live.com or 575-770-0136.

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Free legal assistance for seniors in Carlsbad and Roswell areas Albuquerque — The State Bar of New Mexico’s Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program is offering two free legal workshops – Common Legal Issues for Senior Citizens in the Carlsbad and Roswell areas. All seniors, family members, and others who work with seniors are invited to attend. Topics include powers of attorney, advance health-care directives, estate planning, and Medicaid for long term care.

The workshops last approxiCarlsbad workshop: Presentation: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, April 17 San Jose Senior Center, 2812 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad 575-885-1402 Attorney consultations from 12:30 to 4 p.m. (The last appointment is at 3:30 p.m.)

The State Bar of New Mexico was organized in 1886 and is composed of more than 9,000 members.

Its purposes are to aid the courts

mately one hour and fifteen minutes and allow time for questions. After the workshops, LREP staff attorneys will meet privately for free 30-minute consultations with New Mexicans 55 or older who scheduled appointments in advance. All senior citizens who live in the area are encouraged to attend, even if they have previously participated.

To make an appointment, call the senior center. Call the LREP Helpline, 1-800-876-6657 for more information.

Roswell workshop: Presentation: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, April 18 Roswell JOY Senior Center, 1822 N Montana, Roswell 575-623-4866 Attorney consultations from 12:30 to 3 p.m. (The last appointment is at 2:30 p.m.) in administering justice and preserving the rule of law, and to foster a high standard of integrity and competence within the legal profession.

New recruits sworn in at RPD Roswell — As part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of the citizens of Roswell, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) swore in three new recruits, C. Walter, K. Mowbray, and R. Mathis earlier today.

In October, 2012, RPD officers traveled to Michigan to recruit officers.

The three men were recruited during the voyage to Michigan. There are still nine additional individuals currently going through the hiring process. Although the RPD has focused recruiting efforts out of state, any individual who possesses the passion and fortitude to become law enforcement officers with the City of Roswell are encouraged to apply. Contact Officer Lisa Brackeen (575-624-6770) for additional information, or visit www.roswell-nm.gov.

The Roswell Police Department is confident the 12 vacant positions will be filled. The RPD is committed to make certain the Police Department is fully staffed in order to better protect and serve the Roswell community.

There are still six other individuals from Michigan currently going through the hiring process. Although the RPD has focused recruiting efforts out of state, any individual who possesses the passion and fortitude to become law enforcement officers with the City of Roswell are encouraged to apply.

Contact Officer Erica O’Bryon (575624-6770) for additional information, or visit www.roswell-nm.gov. There are still six other individuals from Michigan currently going through the hiring process.

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Pueblo of Isleta exhibit to open

Opens April 15; runs through July 5 Hubbard Museum of the American West www.hubbardmuseum.org

Courtesy photos

At right, Isleta children and Isleta man resting

ruIDOSO DOwNS — The Hubbard Museum of the American west, New Mexico’s first Smithsonian affiliated museum, is pleased to announce Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century, an exhibition that focuses on one of the oldest Native American communities who have lived along the banks of the rio Grande river in New Mexico for more than 1,000 years.

The exhibit was organized by the Pueblo of Isleta.

Time exposures opens in the Hubbard Museum mezzanine gallery April 15 and will run through at least July 5.

In keeping with the New Mexico Tourism Department’s New Mexico True branding campaign, Time exposures is truly a New Mexico product, featuring a three-part exhibit of photos, interactive video and stories of the Pueblo of Isleta during the 19th century. A National endowment of the Arts “we The People” project, the exhibit was created with full participation of the Isleta Cultural Affairs Committee, a group of tribal elders, and specialists in the history of the Pueblo of Isleta. The traveling exhibit costs were funded in total by the Hubbard Museum of the American west Foundation.

The exhibit also includes the work of many prominent western photographers of the 19th century, including Edward Curtis, A.C. Vroman, A.Z. Shinler, John Hillers, Charles lummis and ben wittick.

Approximately 3,000 square feet of the museum’s upper gallery will house the exhibit which includes nine interactive kiosks and more than 120 photos text panels, artwork, tinwork and pottery and much more.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301

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Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is $6 for adults, and reduced admission is available for senior citizens, military personnel and youth. Visit online at www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575378-4142 for information about other events, exhibits and activities at the museum. The Hubbard Museum of the American west is owned and operated by the City of ruidoso Downs.

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Showdown

he New Mexican gang called the Seven Rivers Warriors will be theme of the April Cowboy Action Shooting Match of the Lincoln County Regulators on Saturday, April 13. The cowboys and cowgirls will recreate, in six stages, one of the more well known gangs of the early New Mexico Territory.

The Lincoln County Regulators, the Cowboy Action Shooting arm of the Ruidoso Gun Club and an affiliate of the Single Action Shooting Society, holds a monthly shooting competition in a unique Old West style in “Old Lincoln,” the premier Cowboy Action Shooting town at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road in Ruidoso Downs. Cowboy Courtesy photo Action Shooting is a multi-faceted shoot- The Single Action Shooting Society Lincoln County ing sport in which contestants compete Regulators spring into action, bring living history with firearms typical of those used in the to Ruidoso Gun Club. taming of the Old West: single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles, and Stage Three recreates what would become old time shotguns. It is the fastest growing family known as the Lincoln County War. The five day shooting sport in the world. war began on July 15, 1878. For all practical purHistorically, the Seven Rivers Warriors gang poses, the Lincoln County War ended after Bob was formed during the mid-1870s by disgruntled Beckwith was killed during a gunbattle with the small ranchers, feeling themselves victimized Regulators on July 19. by the large cattle holdings of ranchers such as After the Lincoln County War came to an John Chisum. In 1876 they allied themselves with end, the Seven Rivers members began to turn on the Murphy-Dolan faction, mainly due to John one another. Stage Four represents when Seven Tunstall and Alexander McSween being allied Rivers Warriors member Bill Johnson was killed with Chisum. The gang was led, for the most part, by Hugh Beckwith on Aug. 17, 1878, in Seven

by Henry M. “Hugh” Beckwith, whose brothRivers, New Mexico. John Beckwith was killed ers John and Bob were also members. The gang by fellow member John Jones on Aug. 26, 1879, had certain influential connections with local also in Seven Rivers. law enforcement, which assisted them in being

By November 1878 the Seven Rivers Warable to carry out cattle rustling without interferriors gang had fallen apart, with the members all ence. Gang members Bob Beckwith and Wallace going their own ways. Some went back to ranchOlinger were deputy sheriffs for Sheriff William ing or working as cowboys, while some even J. Brady, and Seven Rivers Warriors gang membecame lawmen. Stage Five recreates Nov. 23, ber Bob Olinger was a Deputy US Marshal. The 1879, when gang member Tom Walker was killed stages for the Seven Rivers Warriors match have in a saloon gunfight in Seven Rivers. been designed by Sundance Kid with historical Hugh Beckwith, the leader of the Seven Rivresearch by Sgt. Shuster. ers Warriors, continued his outlaw life, but, on On April 1, 1878, Sheriff Brady and Deputy Stage Six, was shot and killed while committing Sheriff George Hindman were killed by Billy the the armed robbery of a general store in Presidio, Kid and other Regulators in Lincoln and on Stage Texas in 1892.

One, taking place on April 29, 1878, members of The public is invited to attend each of the the Seven Rivers Gang killed Regulator Frank Lincoln County Regulators’ monthly matches.

McNab and badly wounded Regulator Ab SaunEye protection is required and hearing protecders, in addition to capturing Frank Coe. tion is suggested. Eye and ear protection will be On April 30, 1878, Seven Rivers members available. Bring a lawn chair, too. Visitors can Tom Green, Charles Marshall, Jim Patterson also try their hand at Cowboy Action Shooting. and John Galvin were killed in Lincoln, and Following an opening ceremony and safety briefalthough the Regulators were blamed, that was ing, the Seven Rivers Warriors match will begin never proven, and there were feuds going inside at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 in the foremost the Seven Rivers Warriors at that time. What is Cowboy Action Shooting town of “Old Lincoln,” known for certain is that, recreated on Stage Two, located at the Ruidoso Gun Club range, a halfSeven Rivers member “Dutch Charlie” Kruling mile off Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. For was shot and wounded by Regulator George Coe more information, call Gunsmoke Cowboy at on the morning of April 30.

575-808-0459.

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Seven Rivers Warriors Lea County’s Marathon Lea’s Day to Get Fit

Sat., April 20 New Mexico-Texas Challenge Marathon & 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon Hobbs and Lovington

√ Music √ Dance √ Cash prizes for Charity √ Hundreds of dollars in door prizes √ Lea Regional/Nor Lea Health Fairs √ Medals for all finishers √ Trophies for age group winners √ Better health/better life √ Family fun √ Community spirit

FREE CONCERT Alejandro Escovedo Austin’s Rock and Blues Ambassador

12 Noon Lea County Event Center-Hobbs No Race Day Registration Registration ends 6:00 p.m. April 19 Register at “www.nmtexchallengemarathon.com” or Lea County Museum

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CHASING ICE

In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the earth’s changing climate.

Even with a scientific upbringing, Balog had been a skeptic about climate change. but that first trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history and sparked a challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk.

“Chasing Ice” is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Within months of that first trip to Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. with a band of young adventurers in tow, balog began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the

COFFEE, from pg. 2 mill is the best way to go. Another trick is to install a fine nylon sediment screen to augment the metal filter and remove more fine particles. Or just avoid drinking the dregs in your cup. extra sediment or not, the advantages of press brewing are considerable, that it perfectly compliments fresh roasted coffee (because the water and coffee fully mix for the recommended 2-4 minute brew time), and because no flavorful oils are lost to (or tainted by) a paper filter.

AeroPress

The AeroPress is a coffee making system ideal for travel, or brewing a small amount at the home or office. It makes a very clean, sediment-free cup in a short period of time, and it is easy to clean up.

You just need ground coffee, hot water, and a mug (ideally you brew directly into a mug, not included in the kit). brewing with the AeroPress gives good control over the variables - you can easily adjust the

water temperature or water-to-coffee ratio to change the results.

Electric Brewers

electric brewers can be a very convenient way to make coffee – especially a lot of coffee.

The problem with most brewers tends to be that they do not sufficiently heat the water and the resulting coffee is flat and lifeless.

At 6,000-plus feet elevation, a coffee maker designed for high altitude is a must.

The only reasonably priced (shall we say “relatively cheap”) option we know of that works well at high altitudes is the bunn Velocity brew High Altitude Classic 10 Cup Home Brewer.

There are two options available in this product line – a glass carafe model with a heating plate and a stainless steel thermal carafe. both have a reservoir of hot water and start brewing immediately when you pour cold water into the refill chamber so you don’t have to wait for water to heat. You can brew any amount from one cup to the full carafe of 10 cups.

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world’s changing glaciers.

As the debate polarizes America and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up globally, Balog finds himself at the end of his tether. battling untested technology in subzero conditions, he comes face to face with his own mortality. It takes years for balog to see the fruits of his labor. His hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate. “Chasing Ice” depicts a photographer trying to deliver evidence and hope to our carbon-powered planet. For more information, visit www.chasingice.com.

This documentary will be presented at the eNMu-ruidoso’s water Conference on April 26, at 6 p.m., in Room 103. The film is free and is sponsored by eNMu-ruidoso’s chapter of the wilderness Society.

Call 575-257-3012 for more information.

Fishing report for Southeast NM Bataan Lake: Fishing was slow for all species.

Black River: we had no reports from anglers this week.

Blue Hole Park Pond: Trout fishing was fair using Powerbait, worms and salmon eggs.

Bonito Lake: Closed.

Bosque Redondo: we had no reports from anglers this week.

Bottomless Lakes: Fishing was slow.

Brantley Lake: Anglers are to practice catch-and-release for all fish here as high levels of DDT were found in several fish.

Carlsbad Municipal Lake: Fishing was slow for all species.

Greene Acres Lake: Trout fishing was fair using Powerbait, Pistol Petes, homemade dough bait and salmon eggs.

Green Meadow Lake: Trout fishing was very good using Panther Martins, Powerbait, worms and salmon eggs. we had no reports on other species.

Grindstone Reservoir: Trout fishing was very good again this past week.

Anglers did well using Powerbait, salmon eggs, Pistol Petes and Z rays.

Jal Lake: Trout fishing was good using Powerbait, salmon eggs and corn.

Lake Van: Trout fishing was good using Powerbait, homemade dough

bait, Pistol Petes and salmon eggs. we had no reports on other species.

Oasis Park Lake: Trout fishing was very good using worms and Pistol Petes. A few fish were also taken on Powerbait.

Pecos River: we had no reports from anglers this week.

Perch Lake: Trout fishing was good using worms, Powerbait, salmon eggs, Panther Martins and Pistol Petes.

Ruidoso River: we had no reports from anglers this week.

Santa Rosa Lake: As of Saturday the lake has reopened to boating.

The launch area is undeveloped and boating is restricted to no-wake speed only. Fishing was very good using white and chartreuse curly tail grubs, swim baits and night crawlers for walleye. Fishing was fair using worms, minnows and grubs for crappie. we had no reports on other species.

Sumner Lake: Fishing was slow to fair using grubs, crank baits, worms and small swim baits for walleye and white bass. we had no reports on other species. The east side campground is now open. The Violation Canyon boat ramp remains open at this time and will remain open as long as lake levels permit.

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Fort Stanton celebrates living history weekend

By Jack Shuster The beat of the drum and the shrill of the fifes can mean only one thing: the living History weekend at Fort Stanton State Monument. The mounted rifles, the artillery and the muskets of the infantry all contribute to the Photo courtesy of Eugene Heathman sounds of the past on Friday, Saturday Troops muster and march on the parade grounds at historic Fort Stanton. and Sunday, April 19-21.

The living Historians will gather, will march from the Fort with their set up camp and prepare for the week- muskets at 1:30 p.m. for a live fire end at 5 p.m. on Friday evening. Livdemonstration at the Fort Stanton ing History interpretations will begin range, which is by the rio bonito at 10 a.m. on Saturday with the raising bridge. Then it is back to the Fort of the Fort’s historic flag. This will be Stanton parade ground at 3:30 p.m. followed by the dismounted infantry for more drill and the always popudrill. lar mounted saber exercise.

Of special note to the ladies of the The ladies of Fort Stanton will Garrison and spectators alike will be a have an afternoon tea at 4 p.m. The “ladies’ Special” seminar by Victoria Saturday public activities will end Davis from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in with the evening flag ceremony at the nurses’ quarters at Fort Stanton.

5 p.m. Following the morning flag The topic is “Corset Construction” ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Living Historians will be at the Fort for and attending ladies will have the most of the day. opportunity to properly cut and fit a Anyone interested in becomcorset template that participants can ing a living Historian is invited to take home to re-cut and assemble in join the drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday. the fabric of their choice. In addiThe most important thing for living tion, Davis will demonstrate how to Historians is authenticity. Although properly lace up a corset, something many ladies have trouble with, as well generally not troops, women can play an important role in the garas the men who help them. Davis will rison, portraying everything from provide corset patterns for the years army wives to laundresses. Teens 1855 to 1910. Participants are asked can participate, too, as messengers, to provide a yard of muslin or scrap drummer boys and more. cloth for pattern testing and fitting, The living Historians of the a portable sewing machine or needle Fort Stanton Garrison interpret and thread, parchment paper or wax Company K of the 8th regiment, paper to copy corset patterns, a pencil u.S. Infantry, which was at Fort or pen and sewing necessaries such Stanton from 1855 through 1860, as scissors, tape measure, thread etc. with mounted rifles, infantry and There is no charge for this seminar, the Fort’s artillery piece. The living however Davis requests an rSVP for Historians are also hard at work on planning purposes. Please respond to plans for Fort Stanton lIVe! to be Victoriadavis88310@yahoo.com. held this year on July 13 and 14. If At 11 a.m., the public will enjoy a presentation on the Army horse, by you are looking for action, be sure to Matt Midgett. rations will be issued mark your calendar. to the troops at noon. The Garrison begin your journey through the

fascinating history of Fort Stanton at the museum which features an excellent exhibit and introductory video that provides breathtaking images and informative interpretive content that bring the rich history and heritage of Fort Stanton to life. The Fort Stanton museum store sells a variety of gifts and keepsakes that support the mission of Fort Stanton, Inc, in their efforts to preserve the history of New Mexico and the west as well as educate the public about the historical significance of Fort Stanton. The museum is now open from wednesday through Sunday.

Few historic sites in the nation encompass the breadth of history seen at the Fort Stanton State Monument, the best preserved fort in New Mexico. If you are looking for a special place to visit, a place to help you understand the history of New Mexico, and a place whose beauty and activity will leave an indelible impression on you and your family, please visit the Fort Stanton State Monument and watch New Mexico history come to life.

A must-see attraction, Fort Stanton State Monument is in lincoln County, nestled on Highway 220 that bisects the billy the Kid Scenic byway.

Trace Adkins in concert April 12

Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most accomplished entertainers. His trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling more than 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is also a television personality, actor and author. He is a spokesperson for the wounded warrior Program, the American red Cross and will soon complete his eighth uSO tour. His 2007 autobiography, “A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking redneck,”

the 6’6” oil-rigger-turned-Country star recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, battles with personal demons and just how the world’s biggest alpha-male handles fatherhood – he has five daughters. In 2008, Trace’s integrity and wry humor served him well as he became a finalist on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice. His return to Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars is now eagerly awaited.

In 2011, he played a tougher-thannails biker in The lincoln lawyer and released his tenth studio album, Proud to Be Here (Show Dog-Universal). It debuted atop the billboard Country chart and featured the top 10 single, “Just Fishin’.”

In 2011, when a fire claimed the Adkins family’s home, Trace forged a relationship with the American red Cross, who were among the first on the scene. He is now a spokesman for the esteemed organization and will compete on Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars in their name.

In December 2012, Trace served as co-host of the American Country Awards on FOX for their third consecutive year. He released a new version of the Christmas classic, “we Three Kings,” and is preparing his eleventh studio album (Spring 2013), which will feature the new American anthem, “Tough People Do.”

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April 9, 2013

Annual water conference speakers announced

By Lisa Maue ENMU-Ruidoso eNMu-ruidoso will be hosting the 2013 annual water conference April 26 which will present a variety of speakers addressing specific aspects of water in lincoln and Otero counties. The talks will be approximately 30 minutes in length with a question and answer period. The all-day conference is divided into three sections with a keynote lunch at noon. The conference is free and open to the public.

The morning session addresses past trends and covers basic concepts related to water. At 8:30 a.m. Dr. Dave Dubois, the state climatologist, will speak of the drought of the 1950s and how it relates to the current drought. Charles “Tink” Jackson, a professor at wNMu and manager for the Deming state engineer’s office, will speak on water rights beginning at 9 a.m. The Pecos River Compact will be explained in another talk by a staff member from the state engineer’s office at 9:30 a.m.

The status of water for ruidoso and lincoln County is the focus from 10 a.m. to noon with Randall Camp, Village of ruidoso utilities director, and quentin Hays, instructor at eNMu-ruidoso, as well as other speakers outlining projects in the village and on the forest given the current conditions.

The keynote speaker is wendy Pabich, author of “Taking on Water: How One water expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, reduced Her Water Footprint (Without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nir-

vana.” The Hailey, Idaho native holds a PhD in environmental engineering from the Parsons water resources laboratory at MIT, an MS in urban Studies and Planning from MIT, an MS in Geology (coastal) from Duke university, and a bA in Geography from Dartmouth College. Her book is a part journal, part exploration as to the realities of saving water that arose from her receiving a monthly water bill for 30,000 gallons for a household of two people and a dog. As an expert in water sustainability, she was shocked but then embarked on a mission to revamp her own water and energy usage. She will speak at 12 p.m. A lunch is available for $10.

Reservations for the talk (with or without) lunch are required.

The afternoon session is devoted to the future and possible options.

The status of subdivision laws in lincoln County will be covered by Curt Temple, planning director for the county. Dave Venable, the mayor of Cloudcroft, will speak on his town’s Pure wastewater reuse Project, and randy Shaw, the manager of the brackish Groundwater National Desalination research Facility will speak on desalination. Other speakers are being lined up. For the most recent agenda, please refer to eNMuruidoso’s website at www.ruidoso. enmu.edu.

A trade show will also take place. local vendors will be on hand to offer products and services dealing with water, water conservation and water usage. To be an exhibitor, please contact eNMu-ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

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ROSWELL: Apr 9 Roswell’s Out of this World Job Fair, Roswell Convention Center, 912 N. Main, 2 - 6 p.m.

Job seekers must bring multiple copies of your resume and dress for success. 624-6040 13 Gardener’s Market, Cahoon Park (across from the pool), 8 a.m. Plant sale from your local Home Garden Club - garden plants, house plants, iris bulbs, succulents, children’s plant activity table. 910-1657 or 914-3729 18-21 “Hairspray,” ENMU-Roswell 25-28 Performing Arts Center. The highenergy production includes a cast of 20 plus a live band. $10 adults; $8 seniors and children under 10; $5 students with ID; groups of 10 or more $5 each - discounted tickets must be purchased through the box office, 575-6247396 ARTESIA: Apr 10 Johnny R. Gray & Pitch Energy Funny Car, at the Derrick Floor & Oilfield Pioneers Monument comes to Artesia, 3-6 p.m. A reception in honor of Johnny R. Gray. Meet the Pitch Energy Funny Car Team, greet Johnny and Terry Gray and Terry Chandler. Free autograph cards and special souvenir sale to benefit Grammy’s House. 746-2744 11 U.S. Border Patrol Citizens’ Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), 6 - 8 p.m. A Citizens’ Academy beginning April 11 and continuing for six weeks. Participants must be at least 18 years old and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.

All attendees must be cleared by FLETC Security Services before gaining access to the campus. To register or for more information, contact the Community Liaison and Academy Support Department, 575-748-8032 Free Income Tax Assistance, ENMU-Roswell, Instructional Center, Room 112B, 4 - 7 p.m. To qualify, total family income must be less than $51,000 or for individuals 65 and older filing a simple return. All preparers are IRS Certified for 2012 Income Taxes. 575-347-8466 13 Side Street Strutters, Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

A group of talented musicians offering Jazz styles from early New Orleans Dixieland and blues to Big Band swing and popular standards. artesiaartscouncil.com

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CARLSBAD: Wed’s Coffee Connection, Trinity Hotel, 201 S. Canal St., 7 a.m. Meet people interested in our community, discuss local events and issues, share ideas, create energy and excitement for our community Apr 12 Star Party at Brantley Lake, Limestone Campground Group Shelter, 7:30 p.m. Large telescopes will be set up to look at the planet Jupiter and other wonders of the night sky. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes as well.

Regular entrance fees apply. The Star Party will be cancelled if the sky is too cloudy. 575-457-2384.

20-21 Cavern City Classic Ominum Bicycle Race, presented by the Carlsbad Velo Cycling Team.

Starting line at NMSU-Carlsbad, 1500 University Drive. Registration at www.newmexicosportsonline. com/events/details.aspx?id=504; registration must be completed by April 18. 575-302-3242

To post your event here send to: editor@ruidosofreepress.com or call 575-258-9922

LEA COUNTY HOBBS: Thru Crime Lab Detective exhibit May 5 opening, Western Heritage Museum. Visitors can solve a crime using the same tools and methods that detectives use. Gather evidence, investigate suspects and determine who committed the crime. Fun for the whole family.

575-492-2678 575-492-2678; www.westernheritagemuseumcomplex.com. Free Apr 9-14 Wright’s Carnival, Lea County Event Center, 5 - 11 p.m. week days; 5 - midnight weekends.

Tickets and arm bands only available at the carnival 12 An Evening with Trace Adkins, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m.

Get tickets at Selectaseatlubbock.com and the Lea County Event Center.

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CARRIZOZO: Apr 20-21 Renaissance Festival, 12th Street. Come as you are, or in your fancy or fantasy wear. A family event featuring performances, artisans, crafts and good food. Free booth and vendor space will be provided to those creating a Renaissance atmosphere. 575-937-6957 RUIDOSO: Apr 10 “The Living Matrix,” 133 Mader Lane, 7 - 8:30 p.m. A full-length film on the new science of healing.

Discover the intricate web of factors that determine one’s well-being.

From the quantum physics of the human body-field to heart coherence, explore innovative ideas about health. Scientific theories behind alternative healing and perspectives on how these new concepts may shift the future of health care will be discussed. 575-336-7777; www. highmesahealing.com. Free 11 Chautauqua: Frank Reaugh - The Dean of Texas Painters, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Ruidoso’s Bruce DeFoor, ENMU-Ruidoso Professor of Fine Arts, performs a Chautauqua on the life of Frank Reaugh, who was a true cowboy artist interested in the animals and their environment, instead of humans in their conflicts taming the West. 258-3704; www. youseemore.com/RuidosoPL. Free 12-13 “And Then There Were None,” a classic Agatha Christie murder mystery, presented by Lincoln County Community Theatre, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. $20; tickets may be purchased at the door. 257-7982 14 Lincoln County Preliminary Cinderella Pageant, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., 1 - 3 p.m. The preliminary pageant for the Cinderella State Pageant in Albuquerque. Open to all ages: babies up to 35 months; Prince Charming 0-6 years; girls 3-17 years; women 18-26 years. Categories include: Cinderella Beauty, Talent & Tot Personality, Photogenic and Cover Girl. 575-442-2697; www.cinderellamagic.org WHITE OAKS Apr 13 Rascal Fair White Oaks Farmers Market season opener “Pastry Potluck,” at the firehouse, 10 a.m.

Coffee and tea provided. Come all vendors and sign up for this year’s booth at the market. 648-4015 or 648-2319

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Apr Wed’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods.

7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028 12 Brantley Gilbert & Kip Moore, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Brantley Gilbert was nominated for the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year after earning his first-ever nod in the Song of the Year category at the 2011 CMA Awards. He has penned three No. 1 hits – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and “Country Must Be Country Wide.” Kip Moore is an up-and-coming country sensation. He paired up with songwriter Brett James, who produced his debut album, “Drive Me Crazy.”

Moore’s first single, “Mary Was The Marrying Kind” was a hit and “Somethin’ ’Bout A Truck” is in the top 30 on the charts and climbing.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $35 26 Pam Tillis & Laurie Morgan - Grits & Glamour Tour, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Tillis, daughter of famed performer Mel Tillis, has released three platinum albums and two gold in addition to earning the Country Music Association’s “Female Performer of the Year” award. In 1999, Tillis took home her first Grammy for “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals” for the song “Same Old Train.”

At age 25, Morgan became the youngest person ever to join the Grand Ole Opry and is also the first female country artist to release three consecutive platinum-selling albums. She is a four-time “Female Vocalist of the Year” and is best known for hits including “Something In Red,”“Out Of Your Shoes” and “Five Minutes.” InnOfTheMountainGods.com. $25 May 4 Los Lonely Boys, Inn of the Mountain Gods, “Texican rock ‘n’ roll” trio Los Lonely Boys promise an entertaining Cinco De Mayo weekend. Originating from San Angelo, TX, the band’s debut single, “Heaven,” reached No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also earned the group a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.” The Boys’ most recent album, “Rockpango,” hit shelves in 2011. Tickets start at $25, www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com or Ticketmaster

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ALAMOGORDO: IMAX NM Museum of Space History “HUBBLE,” Daily at 11 a.m. 2 and 4 p.m. The seventh awe-inspiring film for the award-winning IMAX space team. Accompany the walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history; experience the power of the launches, heartbreaking setbacks and dramatic rescues. Explore the grandeur of the nebulae and galaxies and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings “AIR RACERS,” Daily at 10 a.m. 12 and 3 p.m. Devoted to the fastest race in the world: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. Enter into Nevada’s Valley of Speed to experience the intensity and high-speed thrills of a sports event like no other combined with spectacular air show entertainment. También en español Apr 11 NMSU-Alamogordo Summer/ Fall Registration; continues through May 3. Register online at nmsua.edu or on campus at 2400 North Scenic Drive, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Mon - Thurs; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 439-3700; www.nmsua.edu 12-13 10th Annual White Sands Mustang/Ford Round-Up, Alameda Park, registration 8 - 10 a.m.; judging 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; awards 2 - 3 p.m. More than 100 awards given: Mustang classes; Specialty Ford classes; Special awards. 575921-9383. Free to attend 12 Alamogordo Chamber Annual Banquet, Willie Estrada Civic Center, 800 E First St., 6 - 11 p.m.

Citizen, Business and Associate of the Year will be announced. Enjoy dinner, music, dancing and a silent auction. Hollywood theme. 575437-6120. Tickets now available 27 19th Annual Earth Day Fair, Alameda Park Zoo, 1321 N. White Sands Boulevard, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More than 80 different organizations will be participating and local non-profit organizations will sell food and drinks. Smokey the Bear, Woodsy the Owl and local entertainers plus children’s activities and games. Hundreds of butterflies will be released into the zoo’s Butterfly Garden. 575-415-3494. Free CLOUDCROFT: Apr 17 Mixed Golf Scramble, the Lodge at Cloudcroft, on the 9-hole alpine course, each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. 800-395-6343