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“We have a great By Ted Harbin staff, and they work very With nearly hard,” Jackson said. “But 98,000 people walkthey can’t do it all. Our ing through the gates fair board is all volunteer, at the Lea County Fair ROSWELL and really, it’s my way of and Rodeo last year, being active in the comorganizers realized one munity. My kids showed, thing. and when they finished, I still wanted “We learned a lot last year, but to be involved.” we also realize we’ve got a pretty Greg Massey, the chairman of the good group of volunteers helping • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 rodeo committee, said the volunteer us every year,” RUIDOSO said Dean Jackson, force is a key ingredient into the succhairman of the Lea County Fair cess of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Board. “There simply is no way we Association event, which is set for could put on an event like this with7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8-Saturout volunteers.” day, Aug. 11 at Jake McClure Arena. Jackson is the first to admit that “You just can’t get it all put the annual exposition is benefited together the volunteers,” greatly by county staff members, ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFTwithout • TULAROSA who take care of the grounds all year Massey said. “They’re vital to the long and who handle a lot of the finer production of our fair and rodeo. For me, it’s exciting to be part of somedetails. It all comes together for 10 days of excitement in southeast New thing you’ve grown up with. I grew up with this fair and rodeo, and I’m Mexico from Aug. 3-11. “It’s really a blessing to have the proud to be associated with it.” The dedication in Lea County is county staff,” he said. “We are very being felt all across the region. The lucky that we have that, but without core group of volunteers with the roour volunteers, it just doesn’t hapdeo side of the event was recognized pen. Our rodeo committee is very as the Committee of the Year in the small, only about six members, and PRCA’s Turquoise Circuit, the reI’d like to see more people involved gional area that is made up of rodeos in that aspect of our event. across New Mexico and Arizona. “But as far as the fair side, it’s That’s a ringing endorsement for almost all volunteers. We have the one of the biggest events in the Land superintendents helping with the of Enchantment, which is part of the exhibits, and Farm Bureau comes in and cooks on Tuesday. Hi-Pro comes Wrangler Million Dollar Tour and is a major stop among ProRodeo’s top in and feeds the kids for the awards contenders. banquet on Friday night.” “To me, it says we’ve got an It takes a small army just to produce the annual livestock sale, much outstanding group of volunteers that puts on one heck of a rodeo,” less all the other aspects of handling Massey said. “To be voted No. 1 by so many exhibits. From goats to horses to quilts and foods, the people the other committees and contestants in this circuit tells us we’re doing who donate their time make the something right.” schedule flow.

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Bull riding’s best will be part of Xtreme Bulls

By Ted Harbin The Lea County Fair and Rodeo has become known as a place that draws the very best contestants in ProRodeo. It’s about to get even better. Forty of the top bull riders in the country will take part in the inaugural Lea County Xtreme Bulls, set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Jake McClure Arena. Money earned in Lovington that night will count toward the Xtreme Bulls standings and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s bull riding world standings and a chance to qualify for the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “I think it’s a good thing that Lovington’s having an Xtreme Bulls, because last year with just the rodeo pen, it was a good rodeo and an important rodeo because it was part of the tour,” said Jacob O’Mara, a 2011 NFR qualifier from Prairieville, La. “What a better way to make it even bigger than to throw an Xtreme Bulls in there. I think you can draw even more of a crowd, and I think you’re going to see even more of the top bull riders.

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No. 4 Trey Benton III, Rock Island, Texas. “I think it’ll be a great turnout all the way around.” “What’s big is you get a chance to ride for a lot The main factor for the Lea County Fair Board of money,” said Cody Whitney, a three-time NFR was offering another entertainment package for fairgo- qualifier from Sayre, Okla. “If you do good and you ers. win, it’s going to pay close to $15,000. Not only do CARLSBAD • ARTESIA “We’ve been trying to work on this for some you want to win that kind of money, but it shoots you time,” said Greg Massey, chairman of the rodeo comfar enough in the standings so that you can take a deep mittee. “We thought it was an event that would go well breath and relax; you don’t have to stress so much with our fair and rodeo. We think the people in this about making the finals. area would really enjoy it. Xtreme Bulls is a high-en“I think it’s good for Lovington because not only ergy event that people in this area would turn out for. will it help their numbers in bull riding contestants, “With the price of our fair and rodeo being just $6 but it will really help their crowd grow for the Xtreme ROSWELL for admission, we felt like it was an outstanding event Bulls and the rodeo, too.” we could give to a family for a very affordable price.” It looks to be a win-win for contestants and fans. That it is. More than half the field of entrants have In fact, the Lea County Xtreme Bulls will be featured qualified for the NFR, including three world champion the nationally televised package on Great American ons, Shane Proctor of Grand Coulee, Wash. (2011), County network. The program is scheduled to air the Wesley Silcox of Payson, Utah (2007) and J.W. Harris first time at 8 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, Sept. 11. “We wanted to give the people380 something more of Mullin, Texas (2008-10). Also scheduled toRUIDOSO com• RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY to see,” said Dean Jackson, the fair board chairman. pete are the top four cowboys in the world standings: No. 1 Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas; No. 2 Cody Samora, “We’re always trying to update our venue, and everybody loves the bull riding.” Cortez, Colo.; No. 3 Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo.; and

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By Ted Harbin Carr Pro Rodeo Mercedes Benz knows what it takes to manufacture some of the world’s greatest automobiles. Pete Carr knows that the manufacturing is much different, but he’s got a pretty good idea what it takes to produce the world’s greatest animal athletes. That’s why the Carr Pro Rodeo breeding program is such a big deal and while fans in Lovington will get to see its rewards during the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, set for Wednesday, Aug. 8-Saturday, Aug. 11, at Jake McClure Arena. The foundation is on the Carr Pro Rodeo ranch southeast of Athens in east Texas. It’s where bucking horses and bulls are pampered and where trees align pastureland to provide shade and cover. It’s where established athletes are matched to create the next generation of stars. “We definitely take care of the animals,” said Carr, owner of the Dallas-based livestock firm. “Jeff Collins is our ranch manager, and he takes care of everything as if it were his own. That means a lot. We know we can trust everything he does.” From the right feed to the acres of grassland, the ranch is a great place for great animal athletes. Right now, mares that have performed at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo – from River Boat Annie to Black Coffee – are providing the TLC to their weeks old colts, fathered by NFR bucker Korczak. Yes, it’s more than 500 miles from Lovington to the Carr ranch, but the fans who pack the Jake McClure Arena get to see the result of great breeding when they watch the animals in action. For instance, River Boat Annie was

named the reserve world champion bareback horse in 2007 and has been to the NFR every year since. She has three colts that are being prepared for their trips to Las Vegas. “She’s got a 3-year-old colt that we just bucked with a dummy,” Collins said about one of the first arena experiences for young horses. The device is controlled by a remote control that, when clicked, releases a lock on the dummy so it feels as though the dummy is bucked off. In order to give the young buckers confidence, Collins hits the remote trigger at three seconds. “When River Boat’s colt bucked, it was so cool and so electric that it took everything I had to push that button,” Collins said. “You hope to see that kind of action every time that horse bucks.” That’s what Carr is hoping and why he’s invested into the breeding program as much as he has. Korczak bucked at the NFR in both bareback riding and bronc riding, which makes him a valuable portion of the breeding program. The paint horse’s genetics flow quite easily among many of the colts on the ranch. “I’m excited by what we’re seeing as far as our breeding program,” Carr said. “Over the years, I’ve gone out and acquired great animals, both horses and bulls. I want to produce great rodeos, entertaining rodeos. To do that, you have to have the best contestants. To get the best contestants, you have to have good livestock. “I’m happy that our breeding program is contributing to that.” The foundation for a great rodeo lies on an east Texas ranch, but the benefits are found in Lovington.

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Carrizozo’s Labor Day Street Fair is gearing up for another big day on Monday, Sept. 3. This is the 19th year Carrizozo has celebrated this event. The Street Fair will be held at McDonald Park, right on Highway 54 near the Carrizozo Post Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., following the Street Fair Parade on historic 12th Street. The 2nd annual Outhouse Race will be a featured part of the Street Fair parade, beginning at 10 a.m. A Pee Wee category has been added. Check our website for information on how to enter your team in this race. Food vendors and an assortment of arts and crafts booths will

be featured as well as festivities for the kids. A silent auction will be part of the day’s activities featuring items from local artists, gift baskets and services. Music provided by well-loved local talent, Paul Pino and the Tone Daddies. As always this is a free event bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a day in the park. There are a few vendor booths still available for arts, crafts and food. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships for local area high school students. For further information, contact Chairman Douglas Stanton at 575-648-3204 or visit www.carrizozostreetfair.org.

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CARLSBAD • ARTESIA By Ted Harbin When it comes to comedy, Troy Lerwill is one of the very best in professional rodeo. When it comes to athleticism, Lerwill is right there at the top of the list. When it comes to the overall entertainment package, Lerwill is tough toROSWELL beat. It all comes together for the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 - Saturday, Aug. 11 at roped with my dad when I was little, but Jake McClure Arena. I always wanted a motorcycle.” “Troy is one of the funniest guys out His parents realized he was pretty there, not just in rodeo,” said Pete Carr, good at maneuvering the machine and owner of Carr Pro Rodeo, a Dallas-based began taking him to380 desert races. By the RUIDOSO • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY livestock firm that serves as the primary time he was 12, Lerwill was excelling at stock contractor in Lovington. “I try to motocross. get him as often as I can, because he “It just evolved from there,” he said. brings a whole new dimension to each Through all that, he found a new show. He’s the best entertainer in rodeo rush: Bullfighting. The rodeo arena was because of how he handles the crowd. drawing him back. He went to a bull“Then you add his motorcycle act fighting school, and a new career was into the mix, and it’s just over-the-top. born. ALAMOGORDO CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA Everybody wants to come back the•next “I got my PRCA card in 1993,” he day just to see it again.” said. “I started doing the comedy stuff in The motorcycle act involves Ler’95.” will’s alter-ego, “The Wild Child,” who It didn’t take long for Lerwill to step jumps a Bloomer trailer and a Ram pick- up his game. A local stock contractor up in a showcase of comedy mixed with hired him to fight bulls and entertain. “I was in Evanston, Wyo., the first athleticism. It’s the magic that has been time I put the microphone on,” he said. on display at McClure Arena before. Lerwill is one of the most celebrated “I was so damn scared that I was dryheaving. But I got it done.” acts in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys He’s gotten it done a lot in the Association. He’s been the barrelman years since. He has become one of the at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo most sought-after acts in ProRodeo, and three times, has twice been named the there’s good reason. Coors Man in the Can, and he’s been “People just love to watch Troy, benamed the PRCA Act of the Year six cause he’s that good,” Carr said. “He can times. bring people to your rodeo to see what he All those awards are nice, but what makes Lerwill one of the most sought-af- can do; that’s a true entertainer.” For Lerwill, life is about reaching ter entertainers in rodeo is what he does out to people and sharing his passion for in the arena – in addition to his fantastic the rodeo way of life. He may go about daredevil act, the Payson, Utah, man it in different terms than most cowboys, has the timing of a comedic genius. It but there is a distinct passion involved in comes quite naturally to Lerwill, the son everything he does. of a roper who grew up going to rodeos “I really don’t want the Western in Utah and Colorado with his father. Though he never competed, Troy Lerwill heritage and lifestyle, and the tradition was hooked … even if it took a few years of cowboy to go away, and I want young people to enjoy it like I did,” Lerwill for him to realize it. said. “Rodeo is a huge chunk of our “I had a Shetland pony growing up, and I always like horses,” Lerwill said. “I history.

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NEW MEXICO: Did you know? Lakes and Rivers make up only .002 percent of the state’s total surface area. The lowest water-to-land ratio of all 50 states. Most of New Mexico’s lakes are man-made reservoirs. A dam on the Rio Grande formed the Elephant Butte Reservoir the state’s largest lake. White Sands National Monument is a desert, not of sand, but of gleaming white gypsum crystals. One-quarter of New Mexico is forested, and the state has seven National Forests (including the Nation’s largest, the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest which includes the Gila Wilderness.) New Mexico’s State Constitution officially states that New Mexico is a bilingual State, and one out of three families in New Mexico speak Spanish at home. One out of four workers in New Mexico work directly for the Federal Government. State and local governments are also major employers. New Mexico has far more sheep and cattle than people. There are only about 12 people per square mile. Since New Mexico’s climate is so dry, 3/4 of the roads are left unpaved. The roads don’t wash away. Roswell, the state’s fourth largest city, was founded in 1869 when a professional gambler established a lone store on the cattle trail.

Moon Rocks can be found at the International Space Hall of Fame, located in Alamogordo. Tens of thousands of Mexican free-tail bats live in the Carlsbad Caverns. The largest chamber of Carlsbad Caverns is more than 10 football fields long and about 22 stories high. New Mexico was named by 16th century Spanish explorers who hoped to find gold and wealth equal to Mexico’s Aztec treasures. On the same desert grounds where today’s space age missiles are tested, 10,000-year-old arrowheads have been found. New Mexican history has ranged from arrows to atoms and has embraced Indian, Spanish and Anglo cultures. Few states can claim such a distinctive past.

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HWY 380

THE PONY EXPRESS TRAIL

CARRIZOZO • CAPITAN • LINCOLN • HONDO VALLEY

From deserts to caverns – LEA

PERMIAN BASIN The Guadalupe Trail

HOBBS • LOVINGTON The museum is one of several museums in Roswell – including the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico and – yes – the UFO Museum in downtown Roswell. By Todd Fuqua PECOS VALLEY But time is running out on our trip, We awake in Roswell, but nothCARLSBAD •and ARTESIA now we head west on Highway 70, ing is open until 1 p.m., meaning we’re making our ascent into the Sacramento spending the morning in our hotel room, Mountains on our way home. We’ve recuperating from the busy two days made this trip numerous times, but we’ll we’ve experienced. A spot of lunch, be stopping somewhere we’ve never then a visit to the Roswell Museum and been, the Hondo Iris Farm. The farm is VALLEY Art Center, located across thePECOS Spring the work of artist and writer Alice Seely, River from the Roswell ConventionROSWELL and who has created a cool and quiet sanctuVisitors Center on Main Street. ary at the intersection of Highways 70 The museum, established in 1935 and 380 just outside of the community of as a Works Progress Administration Hondo. Seely’s art, tapestries and jewproject, features permanent collecelry cover the walls and shelves in the tions of art by Peter Hurd and Henrietta adobe building located on the grounds, MOUNTAINS Wyeth, a pair ofSACRAMENTO names most Lincoln as well as items from around the globe. • RUIDOSO • HWY 380 County residentsRUIDOSO know. But there’s also DOWNS But the focus is many species of irises a number of rotating exhibits, includthat grow there. We haven’t arrived at ing contemporary art created by current the optimum time – when the flowers residents of the Anderson program – the are in bloom in spring – but the shaded same program that fills the Anderson groves and running canal are a welcome Museum of Contemporary Art not too respite from the heat of the day. far from here. Combined withBASIN the jewelry factory WHITE SANDS / TULAROSA While much of the museum’s colannex just down the road, the farm is ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT TULAROSA lection is unchanging, these rotating the second•largest employer in the valexhibits allow visitors to come numerley, outside of the school district. Seely ous times and experience something has also brought in a specialist to work they’ve not seen before. One of the on a catalog of all plant life growing in more popular exhibits celebrates the Lincoln County – something that hasn’t work of Robert Goddard, who came to been done since the turn of the 20th Roswell in the 1930s, after having been century. Finally, we make the trip up run out of Massachusetts because his 380 through old Lincoln, the site of the rocket experiments were setting fire to infamous Lincoln County war that made the countryside. His pioneering work in Billy the Kid so very famous. We don’t liquid fueled rocket technology evenhave much time, so we must content tually led to the space age – although ourselves by driving past historic sites Goddard never saw that in his lifetime. and buildings that have changed very He died in 1945, just before the U.S. little since the 1870s. Government’s development of the space It’s on to Capitan and the Smokey program began in earnest. Goddard’s Bear Historical Park, dedicated to the work was the direct inspiration for alfamous bear cub rescued from a wildfire most every accomplishment by NASA. in the area in 1950. The U.S. Forest The Space Shuttle – which recently Service already had Smokey Bear as made its last flight – was liquid-fueled. See GUADALUPE TRAIL, next pg.

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GuAdALuPe TrAiL from pg. 9

Photo courtesy of Todd Fuqua

One of the rotating exhibits at the Roswell Museum and Art Center is “Convergence,” a collaborative installation by Goddard and Roswell High School advanced art students. It runs through Aug. 19. its mascot, but now it had a real bear to play the part. This is another hidden jewel, a facility and garden that celebrates both the history of wildfire prevention efforts and the diverse fauna that grow in the Lincoln National Forest. It’s also eyeopening to see what the Forest Service has learned about fighting wildfires, and how so much of this knowledge could have been used to prevent the recent devastation of the Little Bear Fire – had

the Forest Service been allowed to do its job. We’ve decided to bypass Carrizozo and the Three Rivers Petroglyph site on the west side of Sierra Blanca, because we’re tired and really want to get home. It’s only been three days, but it feels like two weeks. We’ve traveled almost 600 miles and done some intense sightseeing in those three days. We could make the same trip three or four times and experience something different each time.

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Cyber Security is cyber smart Cyber Security threats have been determined to be the greatest challenges for national security and crime prevention in the private sector. The objective of the course offered by ENMU-Ruidoso is prepare the student to take the CompTIA Security exam. The coursework is designed to provide students with the necessary understanding and abilities to apply network security fundamentals and methods. Upon completion of this online course a student should be able to take the CompTIA’s 2008 Security+ certification exam. This course delivers a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security concepts. Communication security is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks are introduced. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disas-

ter recovery, and business continuity. Computer forensics is introduced. Upon completion of this online course a student should be able to take the CompTIA’s 2008 Security+ certification exam. Specific topic coverage includes: Introduction to Security, System Threats and Risks, Protecting Systems, Network Vulnerabilities and Attacks, Network Defenses, Wireless Network Security, Access Control Fundamentals, Authentication, Performing Vulnerability Assessments, Conducting Security Audits, Basic Cryptography, Applying Cryptography, Business Continuity Planning and Procedures, Policies and Legislation Graduates will have the ability and knowledge to plan, analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, SCADA and data that make up today’s cyber environment.

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2012 Ted McVay Roll for the Cure The largest cycling event in southeast New Mexico rallies Aug. 11 at the NM Junior College in Hobbs. This event is for cyclists of all levels – from novice to advanced and professional. Free entertainment and food, plus all participating cyclists will receive a free 15 minute massage. There will be 100K, 50K, and 25K routes at this event. Support includes traffic control, hydration stations, ride marshals, SAG vehicles, and bicycle mechanics. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

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Saving lives: Every dollar we raise together makes a difference to people in our community whose lives are touched by cancer. Helping those touched by cancer: When cancer affects you or someone you love, the American Cancer Society can lessen your fears and provide inspiration through our many programs and services - all free of charge and made possible through donations from local communities. Empowering people to fight back against cancer: A cancer survivor’s recovery involves much more than medical treatments it takes hope to heal. By participating in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life those touched by cancer can feel empowered to fight back against this disease. How it’s possible that we can make a difference: All of this is made possible because of activities like Relay for Life and you through your support by getting involved or making donation, it’s about being a community that takes up the fight! Call 575-318-8089 for additional information. http://rollforthecure.net/RFC/ Home.html.

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The Founding of ENMU-Ruidoso

By Dr. Cynthia Orozco ENMU-Ruidoso staff As early as the 1940’s, college classes were held in Ruidoso. State and private institutions from across the country looked to the area to establish campuses here. A county-wide survey was conducted in 1983 by Eastern New Mexico University. The results confirmed that the residents of the county wanted a local college that would offer both academic classes and vocational training. A more specific survey aimed at the Ruidoso area was conducted in 1989. Several local organizations including the Ruidoso Board of Education, Ruidoso Rotary Club and local ENMU alumni, secured a commitment from ENMU in Portales to establish an off-campus center in Ruidoso. Eastern was eager and understood the political and economic intricacies of expansion, having established other campuses in Lovington, Roswell and Clovis. Initial funding was secured through the legislature with assistance from State Representative John Underwood. The attention on funding shifted to hiring someone to take the reins and make the college a reality. The candidate would need to be cognizant of the unique challenges of starting a college from scratch, in a rural community, by out-of-state tourists, discretionary income and defined through its unique geography and cultural diversity. Despite the obstacles, village leaders felt that, with the right leadership, the students would come. Enter Dr. Jim Miller, Jr. A former superintendent of Carrizozo schools was hired; moved back to the area, rolled up his sleeves and went to work in July 1991. Rather than purchasing land and constructing a new building, Dr. Miller rented an existing building, a part of Coronado Center located at 1400 Sudderth Drive. Two hundred and eighty three students registered for the first semester, and classes were held at night at various locations including Ruidoso High School and the Coronado Center. Despite his commitment to in-fill, a permanent campus was sorely needed, and, once again, Dr. Miller rolled up his sleeves. The Dale Walthall family offered to donate their former True-Value hardware store at 709 Mechem Drive in August 1994. In late December 1995, ENMU-Ruidoso moved to its new loca-

dr. Jim Miller, Jr. tion. The centralized and open floor plan allowed for expansion that Dr. Miller parceled out in manageable portions and included offices, a library and a bookstore. Additional computers were donated to the Mescalero tribal library and senior citizen centers throughout the county for use by ENMU-Ruidoso college students. Despite the newly-acquired location in Ruidoso, Dr. Miller made sure that ENMU-Ruidoso remained a presence in the rest of the county. Classes continued after hours in Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona, Hondo and Mescalero. A GED program was set up a year later. Both of these programs allowed those who were not able to complete their high school education to obtain a high school equivalency diploma and attend college. More than one half of area GED graduates go on to college. Hundreds of local residents are now pursuing better jobs with a whole new attitude towards education. The tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds exemplifies Dr. Miller’s own attitude towards life. Today he is still deeply involved in the community. He organizes the annual renewable energy conference held each April and is forming a consortium of private and government organizations to take advantage of biomass potential in Lincoln and Otero counties. He still teaches for ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education. Even in retirement, Dr. Miller, sleeves rolled up, is ready to face new challenges while making Ruidoso the better for his vision and efforts.

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A healthy lunch box

Eating a healthy lunch is easier when we can pack it ourselves to make sure we enjoy the things in it. Here are several tasty suggestions:

Beverages Lemonade - juice of ½ a lemon, 2 cups of water and honey to taste Limeade - Juice of ½ a lime,2 cups of water and honey to taste. Iced Tea - whether you choose to boil your tea on the stove or choose to do it the old fashioned way by using the rays of the sun, you can sweeten your tea with honey for a low calorie beverage that is healthier than any juice available on our grocery shelves. Citrus cucumber water - Stick a few slices of cucumber and lime or orange for a flavorful way to get some water in the body. Snacks Homemade popcorn - follow directions on the package replacing cooking oil with olive oil; you can also skip the calories and fat of butter by using garlic powder and sea salt to season. You can make a large quantity to last all week, by storing unbuttered popcorn in a plastic bag once it has cooled to room temperature. Trail mix - add 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup peeled pumpkin seeds, 1 cup almonds, 1 raisins or 1 cup M&M’s. Mix in a medium size bowl and separate into individual portions (makes 5 one cup servings) Nuts - almonds, peanuts, cashews are an excellent snack to include in any lunch and are an excellent source

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of protein. Fruit - enjoy it just the way it is, or mix it up to create a fruit salad to suit your taste buds. Veggies - crunchy carrot and celery sticks are a favorite. You can add a small container of hummus to dip your carrots and celery in or pack some peanut butter and raisins to turn celery sticks into the classic “ants on a log.” Sandwiches Choose a healthy whole wheat bread and make sure corn syrup is not listed in the ingredients. When choosing meats, white meats such as tuna, turkey and sliced chicken breast are best. Choosing low fat cheese is also a great idea. Add fresh veggies if you can, to add a few vitamins to an already enjoyed meal. Tomatoes and spinach make a great addition to a turkey or tuna sandwich. You can also flavor up a PB and J by adding apples or bananas.

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John Anderson

John Anderson’s jaw-dropping baritone voice helped make his million-selling “Swingin’” the biggestselling country single in the history of Warner Bros Records. He is undisputedly a singer-songwriter-musician who puts heart and soul into his pure country songs like no one else. With four decades and 24-plus albums worth of hits under his belt, Anderson’s charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts and 5 number one hits for his laidback, traditionally-styled tunes like “Straight Tequila Night,” “Swingin’,” “Seminole Wind,” “I’m Just an Old Chuck of Coal (But I’m Gonna Be a Diamond Someday).” Along the way, he’s won several CMA awards and top industry honors like Male Vocalist of Saturday, Aug. 11 • 2 and 8 p.m. the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year nominations. He became a major force again in the Now he comes to the Spencer for ‘90s, starting with 1992’s Seminole two shows on Saturday Aug. 11 at 2 Wind. Its title track went to number two, p.m. and 8 p.m., ready to play all his and the follow-up, “Straight Tequila classic hits and then some, together with Night,” went all the way to number one; his awesome fiddler Joe Spivey, steel “When It Comes to You” also made guitarist Glenn Rieuf, percussionist the Top Five. Anderson scored another Tommy Rivelli, bassist Rocky Thacker number one with the neo-honky tonk and guitarist Coleman Murphy. “Money in the Bank” and hit the Top Excellent seats are available for Five three times in the mid-90s with $63-$69. Call the Spencer Box Office “I Wish I Could Have Been There,” at 575-336-4800 or go online to www. “I’ve Got It Made,” and “Bend Until spencertheater.com for tickets and infor- It Breaks.” His latest albums, Easy mation. Money, Big & Rich and Bigger Hands Born in 1955, Anderson kicked-off also charted hot, keeping him on regular his career in Nashville in his early 20s, play lists every since. where he scored a contract with WarHis Spencer concerts open with ner Bros. and released his first single the rising young star Morgan Frazier, in 1978. His self-titled debut album an immensely gifted 17-year-old singer appeared in 1980 and helped signal the and songwriter from the oilfields of rise of the new traditionalist movement, Texas whose journey to Nashville’s drawing critical praise and a series of Music Row has turned heads throughout hits including: “She Just Started Liking the industry. Having signed with Curb Cheating Songs,” “1959” and “Chicken Records, she’s been writing songs with Truck” which became his first country Nashville’s top tunesmiths singing rich Top Tens, and his “I’m Just an Old new songs in country, folk, Christian Chunk of Coal, “which went Top Five. and alternative music. A couple of years later, his Wild and Morgan will play about 30 minutes for the crowds. Following intermission, Blue became a chart-topper, a feat he Anderson will crank out his roaster of duplicated twice with “Black Sheep” hits for a night of pure country. and the mega-hit “Swingin’.” Prior to the evening performance, a The easy-going vocalist returned to pre-show barbecue buffet is available in the Top Ten several times over the next the lobby at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and few years, most notably with 1984’s are available in the box office. “She Sure Got Away with My Heart.”

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HOBBS: Aug 10 Teen Center Back to School Dance 7 - 10:30 p.m. 11 Ted McVay Roll for the Cure, NMJC, 8 a.m. 17-18 Hobbs August Nights 18 15th Annual Hobbs August Nites 2012 Car & Motorcycle Show, presented by ORIGINAL RIDERZ C.C. Pre-registered entry fee $30. Awards given for People’s Choice, Best Upholstery, Best Car Display, People’s Choice Motorcycle, High Point Car, Best Motorcycle Display. 575-631-2083 or 575- 391-0155. 20 Blood Drive, sponsored by Vista Care Hospice, 1515 W. Calle Sur, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 22 Winning Workshop: Leadership 101, presented by the NM Manufacturing Partnership, City Hall Annex, 2 p.m. 24 Movie Under the Stars @ Del Norte Park - “Sherlock Holmes 2,” 7:30 p.m. Sept 8 Dog Daze of Summer @ Del Norte Pool 29 United Way Chili Cook-Off event center parking lot LOVINGTON: Aug 7-11 Lea County Fair and Rodeo, “From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways”, Adults $6; children 6-12 $5; 5 & under free. www.leacounty.net. Aug 7: Xtreme Bull Riding, 7 p.m. Aug 8, 9, 10: PRCA Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m. Aug 8: Parade, 4 - 6 p.m. Aug 8: Mercy Me concert, 9:30 p.m. Aug 9: Stoney La Rue concert, 9:30 p.m. Aug 10: Uncle Kracker concert, 9:30 p.m. Aug 11: Chris Young concert, 9:30 p.m. 18 Summer Concert Series, Dave Alexander & His Big Texas Swing, Lea County Courthouse, 7 p.m.

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CARLSBAD: Aug Wed’s Coffee Connection, 7 a.m. Trinity Hotel Sat’s Carlsbad Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Eddy County Courthouse lawn. Runs through mid-October. Fresh produce, crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities and more 10 Zig Zag Of Nb Ridaz with Off da Chain perform at the Batcave, 219 S. Canyon. 575-302-6722 11-12 NMDG&F-New Mexico Hunter Education Class, Eddy County Extension Office, 1304 W. Stevens (Old Clinic), 8 a,m, - 5 p.m. www. wildlife.state.nm.us, Students MUST have a CIN # from the NMDG&F. For more information, contact Jed Peacock, 575-499-8346 ARTESIA: Aug Wed’s Summer Classic Movies - OPAC, Dusk. Free. 7 Artesia National Night Out Against Crime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Complex, 1202 N. 13th St., 5:30 - 10 p.m. Family activities, food, live music by S.H.I.L.O. and fireworks (weather and fire restrictions permitting). All free. 575-746-5000. www.artesiachamber.com. 10 Films Made in New Mexico “Non-Western” Ocotillo Theater 7:30 p.m. $5 donation at the door 10-11 Relay for Life, MLK Jr. Park & Sports Complex, 903 N. 13th St., 5 p.m. Activities for the whole family. Help raise awareness and money for cancer research. 575513-1375.

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Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods. Live music at 6 p.m. with Suzi Weber & the Mixx; movie at dusk, “Beauty and the Beast” 575-464-7777; innofthemountaingods.com Ronnie Dunn, IMG, 8 p.m. Known for being half of the duo Brooks & Dunn, Dunn began working as a solo artist in 2011. He released his self-titled debut album in June of 2011, reaching top 10 with its leadoff single “Bleed Red.” 575-4647777; innofthemountaingods.com

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ROSWELL: Aug Sat’s Enchanted Evening, 8 p.m. Bottomless Lakes State Park Farmers & Gardeners Market, Chaves County Courthouse lawn, 9 a.m. - noon. 575-627-2239 11 Back to School Car and Bike Show Picnic and Cruise, presented by Good Times Car Club, Cahoon Park, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Live music, DJ, family entertainment. $10 admission or school supply donation. 575-914-0473 Pride in Roswell 2012 presented by ENMU-Roswell, Hope Amphitheatre, 1600 N. Grand, 4 - 9 p.m. Live music, DJs, vendor booths and a drag show. Free. facebook.com/ alianzaofnewmexico Summer Family Movie “Muppets,” Cielo Grande Park, dusk. Free. mainstreetroswell.org 15 2nd Annual Job Fair, Roswell Convention Center, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring resume’s and dress professionally. Free. 16 Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting, Roswell Adult Center, 807 N. Missouri, 6:30 p.m. 575-626-2529 20 ENMU classes start, Fall schedule available at www.roswell.enmu. edu or call 800-24ENMUR.

FARMER’S MARKETS

ALAMOGORDO - Wed’s 5 p.m. & Sat’s 9 a.m., Alameda Park, 1987 White Sands Blvd. 575-682-3323 CARLSBAD - Sat’s, Eddy County Courthouse lawn, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Runs through mid-October. GLENCOE - Wed’s, SBS in between MM 274 and MM 275 US Highway 70, 9 - 11 a.m. 575-653-4980. HOBBS - Aug. 4, Del Norte Park, 4143 N. Grimes, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Future dates: Aug. 18, Sept. 1, 15 and 29; Oct. 13 and 27. 575-390-5974 MAYHILL - Mayhill Community Center and Park, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 29. Vendors needed – call 6873334 or 687-2003. ROSWELL - Chaves County Courthouse lawn, 9 a.m. - noon. 575-627-2239. WHITE OAKS - Fri’s, 5 p.m. to dark, located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon.

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ALTO: Aug John Anderson with special 11 guest Morgan Frazier, at Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Concert opens with rising star Morgan Frazier, a gifted 18-year-old singer/songwriter from the oil fields of Texas. John Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts and five No. 1 hits. 575-336-4800; www. spencertheater.com. 2 p.m. tickets are $63 and $66. 8 p.m. tickets are $66 and $69. The buffet (before the evening performance only) is $20. RUIDOSO: Aug Thru “Up From The Ashes” Art 8/24 Benefit, Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts, 1712 Sudderth. Benefiting those who suffered losses from the Little Bear Fire. 575-2577272; www.ruidosoarts.org EcoFest, Wingfield Park, ENMU, 10 Sanctuary on the River, runs through Aug. 12. A sharing of knowledge, ideas and skills for sustainable building, gardening and living. Fri. night: live music. Sat.: expo and workshops with music in the evening. Optional dinner at Sanctuary on the River. Sun.: tour around the county, looking at sustainable practices and goods available to community members. 575-808-1204; http://ecoservants. org. $40 for 2 days, additional fee for dinner, Sunday is free. 11 James Trigg, Santa Fe impressionist and sculptor Margaret Drake, featured at LongCoat Fine Art, 2825 Sudderth, 575-257-9102. Reception from 4-8 p.m. Matt Mason Live in Concert at Cree Meadows Country Club, 301 Country Club Dr., 8 - 11:55 p.m. Winner of “CMT’s Next Superstar.” Benefit concert for Little Bear Fire victims, sponsored by Cree Meadows Country Club, Ben E. Keith Food Distributors, Krumland Toswell Toyota, Pinecliff Village, and PricePoint Creative. 575-2572733. $20 per person. WHITE OAKS: Aug Fri’s The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, flowers, crafts and entertainment Sun’s The Rocky Plateau Band Open Music Jam, No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, 2 - 6 p.m. Every Sunday thru the summer

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ALAMOGORDO: Aug Tues- Shroud Exhibit and Museum Sun The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall. Tues-Fri, 1 - 6; Sat, 10 - 6; Sun, 2-4. Free. 575-4462113, ShroudNM.com Wed’s Farmer’s Market, Alameda Park, & Sat’s 1987 White Sands Blvd., 5 p.m. Wed & 9 a.m. Sat. All vendors grow, raise or make the items they sell. 575-682-3323 10-11 The Wizard of Oz, Flickinger Center, 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.) All tickets $10. 575-437-2202; flickingercenter.com 11 Kuts 4 Kids at Love INC, 2826 Indian Wells, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Presented by Linda Ness Gulley State Farm and Love INC. Local stylists donating their time to cut hair for children free of charge. Hot dogs and refreshments 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Child ID program also onsite. 575-437-4699 15-18 Otero County Fair Rodeo, Carnival, rodeo, exhibits. 575-434-0788, oterofair.com 31, Cloudcroft Light Opera ComSep 1,2 pany “Stop the Presses,” Zenith Park Pavilion, 7:30 pm. Sep 1-3 22nd Annual Cottonwood Festival 800-826-0294 CLOUDCROFT: Aug Fri’s Family Movie Night. 8:30 p.m. in Zenith Park behind the Chamber, weather permitting 9 Mapping Our Railroad History, Sacramento Ranger District evening lecture, District Office, 6 p.m. Linda Cole, GIS Specialist with the Lincoln National Forest, will share her knowledge of local railroad history, suggest where to hike local railroad grades and give you the opportunity to help in mapping old railroad grades. The public is invited to share with the group their knowledge, pictures and mementos of the Sacramento Mountain railroads. www.fs.usda. gov/lincoln. 575-682-2551 or 575434-7200. 13-17 Oil Workshop with Krystyna Robbins, Old Red Brick Schoolhouse. 575-439-9785 18 Old Timer’s Day, Pioneer Days at the Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum. 575-682-2932 or Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce, 575-682-2733