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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 Hospital

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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

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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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The Zine is published every Tuesday by the Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345. The circulation of The Zine exceeds 11,000 printed copies weekly delivered via direct mail to homes and post office boxes located exclusively within Lincoln County.

Over 3,000 papers are available at newsstands, stores and hotels throughout Lincoln, Lea, Eddy, Chaves, and Otero Counties. First class subscriptions to the Ruidoso Free Press are available for $80 by calling 575-258-9922. Classifieds, legals, obituaries, wedding announcements, birth announcements and thank-you ads are available by calling the classified department at 575-258-9922. For all advertising opportunities, call 575-258-9922.

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Sacred Grounds’ Peruvian Cooperative APROCASSI Coffee

Located in the mountainous region of the Cajamarca province in Peru, Asociación Provincial Cafetaleros Solidarios San Ignacio (APROCASSI) was founded in 2000 by 800 small farmers committed to earning a fair price for their coffee. This region of Peru is also marked by national and international mining companies who often do not pay laborers a fair wage. APROCASSI also formed to give people an alternative to the mining industry.

APROCASSI continually seeks to produce high-quality coffee and improve its members’ standard of living through higher prices. They regularly invest in programs that teach members how to improve coffee quality and productivity.

Most families work on approximately seven hectares of land and grow a variety of products, including coffee in the higher elevations. Collectively, the cooperative has an estimated 2,705 hectares of land producing organic coffee.

This is about 93 percent of their total production.

Since becoming Fair Trade Certified TM in 2001, the cooperative has financed several social and productive programs using its Fair Trade premium.

Portions of their premium are also used to pay producers immediately for their coffee sales.

APROCASSI credit loan programs

Producer families often find themselves without the cash necessary to cover unforeseen events such as a health emergency or a death in the family.

APROCASSI has a fund where producers can borrow money to pay for these situations.

In 2008, APROCREDI was formed as an organization that would support lines of credit for APROCASSI members. They provide loans for everything related to pre and post harvest needs, as well as the rebuilding of a producer’s farm.

APROCASSI coffee quality improvements

The association bought four new coffee drying machines with their Fair Trade premium. These machines created consistency across communities and reduced the risk of fermentation damage that often occurred on drying patios.

The consistency of the coffee improved and thus a higher quality of coffee was produced.

Another example of how the cooperative supports its members through the use of the Fair Trade premium is by building storage centers for coffee in various regions where producers live.

These centers greatly reduce the transportation time and cost for members.

APROCASSI technical assistance

APROCASSI supports its members throughout the growing and processing of their coffee. They provide assistance in the growing stages of seeding new plants, natural protection against pests, working with shade grown plants and Continued on next page

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PeruViAn coFFee, from pg. 2 keeping a healthy forest, and how to plant a diversified farm. They offer workshops, classes and hands-on trainings on a model farm. This investment is very important to APROCASSI because it maintains high quality coffee production.

A little bit about Peru

Peru, once part of the great Incan empire, has endured an ongoing struggle and revolution that began at the start of the Spanish Conquest. Independence in 1821 was followed by territorial disputes with neighboring countries, Chile and Bolivia. Domestically, Peru’s political scene was characterized by weak civilian governments dotted with intermittent military coups.

Similar to the situation of other South American nations, the 1960s and ‘70s in Peru were dominated by oppressive dictatorships. Economic instability and natural disaster in the 1980s didn’t help the situation. The overall social and political discontent eventually sparked the emergence of the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso), a Maoist guerrilla organization driven to eliminate what it believed to be the bourgeois democracy. In the context of economic ruin, inflation, and widespread violence, the first democratic elections in

40 years were held and APRA (American Popular Revolutionary Alliance) won the presidency with candidate Alan Garcia Perez. However, Garcia lost the elections in 1990 as he failed to adequately address key national concerns. He was replaced

by Alberto Fujimori who believed he had a mandate for radical change.

Almost immediately after elected into office, Fujimori suspended the constitution and imposed censorship. He also instituted drastic economic measures to lower inflation and recover the collapsed economy. Citing continuing terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption, he dissolved Congress in April 1992. And while he is praised for having vanquished most of the Shining Path, he has done so at great cost to the basic rights of the Peruvian people.

An estimated 4,000 Peruvians were “disappeared” during the “counter-insurgency” war and some 2,500 Peruvians remain in jail – many serving life sentences – under the Fujimori anti-terrorism laws. These civilians were convicted, often following confessions under torture by hooded military judges and without proper opportunities of defense.

A bribery scandal forced Fujimori to flee to Japan where he resigned from presidency and lived in self-imposed exile for five years. After fighting extradition for years, he lost the battle in 2007 and went on trial for 15 months. In 2009, he was found guilty of authorizing the deathsquad killings in 1991 and 1992.

Today Peru is considered to be on

the road to recovery with a strong GDP growth rate, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the region. In 2006, APRA candidate Alan Garcia Perez – who was elected in the ‘80s – won the presidency and has since overseen a robust macroeconomic performance.

African Children’s Choir performs

Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison

“Changing Africa one child at a time” is the motto of the African Children’s Choir which made a stop at First Baptist Church, Feb. 4. Children who are selected to join the choirs are provided nutrition, education and a chance to better their families and communities. More than seven African countries are involved, the first being Uganda after the reign of Idi Amin, dictator.

Lawyers, doctors, educators and college graduates are alumni of the choir. For sponsorships or to learn more, visit africanchildrenschoir.com.

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Wellness Watch –

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Oxygen therapies medical school indusBy Tim Seay try by the Carnegie Better Home and Foundation, which at Health that time was a subsidUp until now iary of the Rockefeller the Wellness Watch Foundation. series has focused on Are you getting the the emerging use of picture here?

Pulsed ElectromagFrom that point netic Field Therapy. forward “Mainstream We have been explorMedicine” in America ing all sorts of possibecame primarily bilities for improving about money and corour health using this porate profits. Drugs, natural energy that is Tim Seay radiation and surgery the life source for all are where the money is, so that has of our cells. The earth’s electromagnetic field is a force of nature that is been the focus of our medical system maintained in part by more than 100 since the late 1940s and 50s. For a lightning strikes per second occurring detailed account of this history, read around the globe. This “tuning fork” Eustace Mullins research on how the of life as it is often called, is also big railroad barons converted into oil known as “Schumann Resonance” barons and then went on to control and is yet another miraculous natural the medical and pharmaceutical phenomenon of our planet earth. Other industries. naturally occurring phenomena around Today oxygen therapies have beour planet include the development of gun to regain a position in our health ozone and hydrogen peroxide in our and healing protocols. This group of atmosphere and lightning plays a role therapies includes the inhalation of their production as well. concentrated (bottled) oxygen, ozone Just like the electromagnetic therapies, hydrogen peroxide therafield of the earth, these substances pies and the use of hyperbaric oxygen occur naturally and therefore cannot chambers. be patented or controlled for profit.

Over the next few weeks we will This fact makes the pharmaceutigo over each of these therapies in cal industry very uncomfortable as some detail. As proven by two-time both of these substances, when used Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warproperly, have shown great promise burg, Hypoxia also known as oxygen for naturally improving one’s health starvation at the cellular level is the and wellness. There is some very foundation of most if not all degenerainteresting history about the use of tive disease including cancer, arthritis, ozone in the U.S. dating back to the atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis etc.

1800s when Nicolas Tesla conducted Next time we will look at specifiseveral successful tests on disease and cally how ozone therapies work and rejuvenation. During the 1920s and what they can do for the body.

30s, ozone and other forms of oxygen Until then… Thanks for the read. therapy enjoyed a period of success Health and Happiness to all. and popularity in America having Please send any questions or combeen used in hospitals, sanitariums ments to: timseay@live.com or call and clinics. This all came to an end 575-770-0136. with the emergence of the American Medical Association (AMA), pubBrought to you by: The Better Home lishing of the fraudulent “Flexnor Better Health Center, 2500 Sudderth, Report” and the takeover of the entire Suite #12, Ruidoso.

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Toulouse-Lautrec Chautauqua HERMAN’S HERMITS at the Ruidoso Public Library OTERO STARRING PETER NOONE WHITE SANDS / TULAROSA BASIN

Toulouse-Lautrec will be at the Ruidoso Public Library at 2 ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, during a Chautauqua to speak on art history and make some sketches.

He will make gesture drawings of patrons for about a half hour before the performance of the Chautauqua, “Born Toulouse – Lived to paint.”

Since Henri de ToulouseLautrec died in 1901, we really won’t be seeing Toulouse-Lauhis paintings and lithographs. He was trec himself, but we will be watching definitely avant-garde for this period a performance by Petr Jandacek, a which was turbulent and particularly long time artist and art educator in Los abundant artistically. Art was always Alamos.

Toulouse-Loutrec’s treatment for his A Chautauqua is a theatrical troubled soul and wretched body, after performance where a thespian takes falling often into debauchery, alcoholon the persona of a famous individual.

The thespian stays in character after the ism and bohemianism.

Petr Jandacek brings Henri and his performance to allow the audience to art to life to the audience. At 1:30 p.m., ask questions of the famous individual.

Henri will be doing gesture sketches of The thespian has studied his characthe audience. The program promises to ter extensively and answers questions give attendees very good foundation in honestly with the knowledge honed from research. So Chautauquas are both art history in an hour or two of fun.

For more information call Ruidoso entertaining and intellectual.

Public Library at 575-258-3704. The liFor the “Born Toulouse – Lived to brary is located at 107 Kansas City Road. paint” Chautauqua, Toulouse-Lautrec Hours are Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., plans to present the history of art from Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 the vast collection of the ToulouseLautrec royal family. With dwarfed legs, p.m.; www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com. an affliction caused genetically from the French Royalty inbreeding, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was unable to excel in sports like the rest of his family. “Le Petit” (the little artist) sublimated by channeling his energies into art and teaching his many cousins about the evolution of art from the Stone Age to Impressionism and beyond. The audience is invited to pretend that you are the cousins of Henri.

Toulouse-Lautrec, together with friends like Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and other 19th century artists, redirected art from mere imitation to interpretation. Toulouse-Lautrec scandalized the conservative establishment Sketch by Petr Jandacek of the times with the subject matter in

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February is American Heart Month: Heart health tips for women An interview with women’s health expert Dr. Aimée Shunney Did you know that for the past 20 years, heart disease in the U.S. has killed more women annually than men? Why are women at a higher risk of dying from heart attack and stroke?

And what can women do to effectively fight back against the nation’s number one killer? “There are four keys for lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack, says women’s health expert Dr. Aimée Shunney: 1. Get on an anti-inflammatory diet 2. Increase your amount of exercise 3. Maintain a proper weight 4. Lower your stress level

What is an anti-inflammatory diet?

“Chronic inflammation is a major contributing factor to heart disease, therefore we want to decrease foods we’re allergic to or sensitive to,” says Dr. Shunney. “Some of the major

inflammatory foods are caffeine, alcohol, food additives, refined sugar, refined flour, corn, soy, gluten, dairy and eggs.”

Dr. Shunney says an anti-inflammatory diet would also include foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, like fatty fish, flax seeds, hemp seeds and walnuts as well as plenty of monounsaturated fatty acids from olives and olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocado. Fish oil supplements also provide anti-inflammatory benefits for the circulatory system.

“Also make sure you are eating good quality lean protein,” says Dr. Shunney. “Too much red meat can be inflammatory, so focus on vegetarian sources of protein like nuts and seeds and fish, plus lean chicken and turkey.

You also want complex carbohydrates including whole, non-gluten grains like

millet and buckwheat. You’ll also want plenty of fruits and vegetables to give you vitamins and minerals. Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, as does a little bit of chocolate, red wine and even beer (the hops in beer has profound antiinflammatory properties). Fermented foods have good bacteria that help with digestion, and good digestion means low inflammation.”

Be physically active every day

Dr. Shunney says research has shown that getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity on five or more days of the week can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level. But something is better than nothing, so if you’re doing nothing now, start out slow. Even 10 minutes at a time may offer some health benefits. Studies show that people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness are much less likely to die early than those with a low fitness level.

Find your healthy weight

“Excess weight increases the heart’s work,” says Dr. Shunney. “It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

It can make diabetes more likely to develop, too. Losing as few as 10 pounds can lower your heart disease risk.

Check out the Body Mass Index cal-

culator at the American Heart Association’s Web site (www.what-is-my-bmi. info) Your BMI is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height and is a good indicator of whether you’re at a healthy or unhealthy weight.

A BMI of less than 25 and more than 18.5 indicates a healthy weight.”

Reduce stress

“The emotional qualities that we experience when we are stressed out will increase our C-reactive protein levels in the blood,” says Dr. Shunney.

“C-reactive protein is the best antiinflammatory marker that we know.

Emotions like anger, hostility, shame, depression actually increase inflammatory markers in the body. Being under stress also makes it harder for the body to turn off an acute stress response, which leads to chronic inflammation and increased risk for cardiovascular events.”

Dr. Shunney says stress also triggers a tendency to make poor food choices, which leads to increased inflammation as well. “This is why it’s important to have anti-stress activities as part of your anti-inflammatory/cardiovascular health regimen. That activity could be different for everyone, from meditation, to gardening, to just relaxing and socializing with friends,” says Dr. Shunney.

Dr. Aimée Shunney, spokesperson for Nordic Naturals, is a Naturopathic Physician in private practice in Santa Cruz, CA where she blends conventional medical diagnosis and treatment with the use of natural therapeutics.

Dr. Shunney specializes in women’s health, functional endocrinology, and family medicine.

Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park

There will be a Star Party at Brantley Lake State Park on Friday, Feb. 15 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Limestone Campground Group Shelter. 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.

There is no fee for this program other than the $5 per vehicle day-use fee or camping fees for those who are staying at the park. The Star Party will be cancelled if the sky is too cloudy. For more information, call the park at 575-457-2384.

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45 age group, it more than doubles for the 45-54 age Fusion Medical Center, Ruidoso range (13.5 percent) and Reader question of the continues to increase until week: “I’ve lost my tan over it reaches a high of 24 the past few months. Is it percent for the 75-84 age safe to “top off” my tan in a group. tanning booth?”

Well doc, like you, Answer: No. A July I made mistakes when I 2012 study posted in the was younger. What can I British Medical Journal redo to decrease my risk of ported a 20 percent increase dr.

Stephen Rath skin cancer death? Selfin melanoma skin cancer inspection is first and foremost. If you risk in patients that had ever used a have read the previous series of articles tanning bed as well as a 42 percent indealing with sex you should be familiar crease in melanoma risk in heavy users. with getting naked with your partner.

Tanning before you have reached age This is an instance where you need to 35? An 87 percent increased melanoma keep the lights on, as skin cancer likes risk compared with those who have the shadows.

Start with a visual inspecnever tanned. Ouch! And not just from tion of your partners skin and specifi the sunburn possibility. Think you are cally look for skin lesions larger than a alone? I’m afraid I fall into the 87 perpencil eraser.

Red fl ags are increasing cent increased risk category. size, irregular border, changing color, I always tell my patients that none irregular margins, and changing texture. of my soapboxes are too high as I have While a personal or partner exam is made the majority of mistakes personally; and yes, I logged time in a tanning great for identifying new or changing skin lesions, it doesn’t obviate the need booth when I was younger. However, to have a board-certified dermatologist our medical knowledge in the aesthetic and anti-aging field has been advancing perform an annual skin inspection. I recommend that my patients see a boardexponentially. We now know that not only does sun tanning increase your risk certified dermatologist by age 40 if they have a history of increased sun exposure for skin cancer, it also accelerates the and age 50 (also the age for your first aging process in your skin. Take a look around the next time you are in a public colonoscopy) if they don’t report active sun tanning. place. You can identify the tanners by There are a couple of dermatolothe worn, weathered look of their skin. gists in Roswell, and more in Las CruThe modeling and fashion industries ces and Albuquerque. Make sure you have recognized this. You either see check your physicians credentials on the spray on tans or the new “bright white” look made more popular by the Twilight New Mexico Medical Board website movie series (I still get to keep my man (www.nmmb.state.nm.us) and verify card, I have only seen short clips due to board certification at www.abms.org prior to your visit. Board certified derthe bad influence of my wife). matologists have four years of specialty You’re saying that sun tanning training and thousands of patients worth is bad, it accelerates the aging proof experience working to keep you cess, and increases my risk for skin alive. Until then, do your part. Stay out cancer. Is melanoma really that bad? of the tanning beds and wear sunscreen!

That depends. Is death considered a bad outcome? While the 2012 cancer Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath, MD, DABA death statistics have not been officially is a board certified anesthesiologist as finalized, the National Cancer Institute well as the owner and medical director of projects that more than 9,000 people in Fusion Medical Spa located in Ruidoso. the United States alone will die of mela- He isn’t a dermatologist, but he is doing noma skin cancer in 2012. Whoa! The his part to educate patients about the risks future doesn’t look as bright and sunny of skin cancer. Comments or questions? anymore. While the melanoma death His email address is: DrRath@Fusionrate is less than 6 percent for the under MedicalSpa.net.

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‘Spamalot’

Harken up, ye one n’all: the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” visits the fair city of Alto for one performance only Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Spencer Theater.

Excellent seats are available for $79 and $76. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets. message, stay home. Watch PBS. If you just want to Adoringly “ripped-off” from the internationally laugh a lot, see Spamalot.” famous comedy team’s 1975 cult classic, “Monty Python The Broadway musical was spearheaded by and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” is the winner of three original Python member Eric Idle in 2005, and with costumes and wigs, cook meals for the actors and touring 2005 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best the hilarious music and lyrics by Idle and John Du Prez, crews, and to run technical equipment errands.

Director (Mike Nichols), as well as the Drama Desk and as well the riotous choreography of Casey Nicholaw and Outer Critics Circle awards for Best Musical. Actress Don’t miss out on this elaborate award-winning Mike Nichols’ masterful direction, it was a sure-fire hit.

Sara Ramirez, the original “Lady of the Lake,” now better Idle developed the book, which was loosely based on Broadway musical comedy. Call the Spencer for your known as Dr. Callie Torres on TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” show tickets today. the screenplay of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” by won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, The original cast recording of “Monty Python’s John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Spamalot” also won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Jones and Michael Palin.

Musical Show Album.

This huge touring production appearing The much-anticipated Phoenix Entertainment tourat the intimate, 500-seat Spencer, involves the ing production, which loads into the Spencer in the wee theater’s temporary hiring of 60 additional hours of the morn’ Feb. 25, stars a cast of 25 actors plus stage hands and backstage crew (electricians, orchestra musicians. Of special note, the play’s character carpenters, riggers, wardrobes and cook) to “Patsy” who follows King Arthur everywhere, clacks the load-in the sets off of three 18-wheelers of coconuts for the horse’s hooves and – as well as sings sets and to later strike those sets; prepare the show’s hit song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” – is Glenn Giron, a native of Santa Fe. Once the fish are slapped and horses are heard galloping through the hall, ers won’t be riding the same This week, several hundred patrons get a gleeful dose of dancing divas, trails, with the Prairie Dawgs people will meet for the 39th flatulent Frenchmen, flying cows, a giant setting up check points along annual Tarantula 100 motorkiller rabbit, a legless knight, a hilarious the course to make sure riders cycle desert race, Feb. 16 and score and, of course, a quick but entertainaren’t taking shortcuts.

17, at the Red Sands OHV area, ing nod to the meat product from which the “My favorite thing about located on Highway 54 halfway show gets its name (somewhat a play on the Tarantula is all the riders,” between Alamogordo and Organ. the legendary Camelot) as the motley crew of knights search for the mythical cup. said LeRoy Harris, president of “This is the first race of the Wacky action for sure, but as critics the Prairie Dawg Club. “I’ve annual New Mexico Desert Racherald, much of the extreme, off-the-wall been riding since I was 6, and I ing Association’s series,” said farce is steeped in intelligent references enjoy putting on a quality event Kent Eves, member of the Prairie to popular Broadway, English literature for my fellow riders.”

Dawg Club, which hosts the and world history – and that has proved Expert riders will be comevent. “It’s also the best attended immensely satisfying throughout the land. peting for cash and points, while all other racers will be of the series every year.”

And for those who worry they won’t get after a trophy.

Riders come from all over the western U.S. for this the audacious humor: even New York Post The Prairie Dawgs are in debt to the Bureau of Land race, including California, Nevada, Texas and New Mexicolumnist Cindy Adams admitted, “I was co. Riders come in all ages and will compete in 25 different Management for allowing the race, Alamo West for volunMonty Python-challenged. I’d somehow classes. This includes the Pee-Wee class for four year olds, teering EMT service, the Amateur Radio Club and numernever seen them before. I don’t care. I ous other volunteers that allow this race to be a reality. riding an abbreviated course with training wheels on their must report on the hilarious, mindless, falldown funny, belly laugh that gives a tonic The next race in the NMDRA series will be at Las Crudirt bikes. to your tummy, your heart and your head. ces in March, with another scheduled in Carlsbad in April.

Every year, the course changes which means ridIf you’re cause-impaired and require a

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Tarantula 100 race near Alamogordo

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Music at the Ruidoso Public Library Finger style guitar virtuoso to Local favorite – Lou Ann Ellison perform at the Old Mill Playhouse Enjoy an evening of positive and The Old Mill Playhouse is proud sings the Blues up-lifting energy as Radcliffe plays to present finger style guitar virtuoso, and sings his most popular songs: Thomas P. Radcliffe performing his (and more) “Standing in the Sunlight Laughing” multi-instrumental repertoire on Sat-

Join the library Thursday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. for music with local, Lou Ann Ellison. Known for singing her blues, Ellison will also entertain us with an eclectic mixture of jazz, country & western, rock-n-roll and pop. Third Thursday Music is held after hours in the upstairs library in front of the archive at the Ruidoso Public Library.

For more than three decades, Ellison has shared her talents with Ruidoso.

Growing up in Ruidoso, she took piano lessons and played the flute in the high school band. The experience of participating in the N.M. All-State Chorus for two years overwhelmingly influenced her to choose music as her field of college studies and as a career. She has taught both in public schools and privately, and performs as a soloist as well as with various ensembles performing classical to country, blues to rock for civic events, weddings, clubs and concerts.

Ellison helped to get the blues back in town in 1998 with the Mountain of Blues Festival, performing at the first, third and 11th annual festival. As a songwriter, Ellison likes to compose songs that may somehow bring about peace.

Reaching out to the youth of our world, she volunteers and teaches at Peace Village (local day camp) every summer. She also serves as accompanist for both Ruidoso and Capitan High School choirs.

A church musician for many years, Ellison often writes choral introits and

urday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

Radcliffe and is an extraordinary acoustic musician whose artistic talent is worthy of the finest stages and accolades. An international touring artist and humanitarian, Radcliffe performs contemporary folk compositions with classical influences, making music that is original, technically advanced and exquisite to experience.

responses for the choir at First Presbyterian Church. Wayne Ellison, Lou Ann’s husband, is the church’s choir director, a guitarist and the music teacher at Capitan Schools. As one would expect, their two sons, David, 14 and Stephen, 12, are both involved in music at their schools.

Stephen, a drummer for four years, will accompany his mother for the performance at the library. Wayne may join the performance with his guitar.

The library welcomes this local family of musicians for this February Third Thursday Music @ the Library.

For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704. The library is located at 107 Kansas City Road. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot. com.

“I Believe in Love” and “Perfect Love Song.”

You’ll smile, tap your feet, and most likely leave this performance humming a new or familiar melody.

Admission is $21 at the door, or $17 if purchased in advance at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Updated motor vehicle use maps for Lincoln National Forest now available

Updated Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are now available at all Lincoln National Forest offices. The maps display roads and trails within the Lincoln National Forest which are open to motorized uses, including highway vehicles, four-wheel drive, off highway vehicles (ATV’s), and motorcycles.

Areas and/or sites that are available for roadside or dispersed camping are also identified on the maps. There are two maps that reflect the current updates, one for the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger Districts; and one for the Guadalupe Ranger District. The maps are free.

While updates to the 2013 maps are minor, Anthony Edwards, acting Forest Supervisor adds, “The 2013 version of our MVUM shows the legal motorized travel system for the Lincoln National Forest. Roads and trails

designated on the maps are open for motorized use. Please drive safely and enjoy your National Forest!”

Stop by any Lincoln National Forest office, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to pick up free copies of the 2013 Motor Vehicle Use Maps: • Supervisor’s office, 3463 Las Palomas Road, Alamogordo • Smokey Bear Ranger District office, 901 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso • Sacramento Ranger District office, 4 Lost Lodge Road, Cloudcroft • Guadalupe Ranger District office, 114 S. Halagueno St., Carlsbad For additional information about the Lincoln National Forest, visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/lincoln, where the updated maps can be found under “Maps & Publications.”

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Boy Scouts of America honor Jack Shuster

Creating a healthy home Creating a healthy home environment is beneficial in our lifelong health and there are many things to consider when creating such an environment. Here are a few ideas to think about that will help us get started: • Waste reduction - our trashcans hold the secrets to how we live. We can examine what goes into it as a tool to understand what might be best left out of our lifestyle.

How much room can we save in our trash can if we choose a gallon size container for our beverages instead of individually packaged ones? Can we use less paper towels? Can we use our razor blade just a few more times? Can we squeeze out a few more uses of toothpaste before we throw the tube away? Can we consistently measure out the recommended amount of laundry detergent so we actually get the 40 loads of laundry suggested on the package?

• Air quality - keeping plenty of household plants in our living spaces are beneficial in controlling our air quality as they can boost the oxygen levels in our surroundings. I personally like to keep fresh herbs and other edible plants as they are aesthetically pleasing, healthy and delicious. Limiting the amount of toxic chemicals and air fresheners used in our home can also assist with air quality. Choose naturally sourced air fresheners such as essential oils like lavender or cedar wood.

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Cleaning supplies - many of the commercially produced cleaning products available today contain harsh chemicals.

We can always save the harsh chemicals for tough jobs and use more natural products for everyday use. Many natural cleaning aids can be found on the internet. I often use vinegar and water.

Water conservation - the water on our planet today is all there is, so it is important for us to be smart about conserving this necessary resource. If we stick a 12 ounce bottle filled with water strategically in our toilet tank, we can save 12 ounces each flush. We can also minimize the amount of water pressure used when washing hands, brushing teeth or washing dishes. Shorter showers and smart laundry practices can also aid in water conservation.

Saving money - financial health is a commonly overlooked contributing factor to our health as it can affect our stress levels. If we are efficient in our everyday practices, we can possibly save money or need less of it.

Being efficient with energy usage is a great way to save money. Taking advantage of natural lighting by keeping curtains open during the sunlight hours can reduce costs associated with heating and lighting. Closing curtains in the evenings can assist with heating costs during the colder months. Opening windows to allow fresh air can assist in the warmer months.

Toiletry items - while the FDA approves many of these items, I’m sure they didn’t consider that we use these products every day, often more than once. Many of these items go straight through our blood-

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streams, causing our body to redirect its energy to deal with these foreign unnatural substances. Choosing more natural toiletry products such as lotions, soaps, deodorants, toothpaste, etc., is a great way to minimize these toxins in our body. I prefer coconut or olive oil to moisturize my skin.

• Eat those veggies - a lifestyle consisting of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce energy usage used in cooking. Fruits and vegetables also come in an earth-friendly biodegradable package, reducing the amount of waste in our homes. A lifestyle that includes abundant amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce the need of items we keep in our medicine cabinets and may even minimize time spent at the doctor’s office.

• Keeping a gallon size container of water in the fridge can help keep our refrigerator stay cool; therefore reducing energy use. This can also save water as we won’t have to let the water run from the faucet as we wait for the perfect drinking temperatures.

As we only get one life to enjoy, and only one body and one planet in which to enjoy it, let us do what we can to make it a good one.

Jack Shuster of Ruidoso was honored with the Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America’s Conquistador Council at their annual Recognition Banquet last Saturday.

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Conquistador Council is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to administer scouting programs in Southeastern New Mexico.

Recipients of the Silver Beaver award in Southeastern New Mexico are registered scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the Conquistador Council. The Silver Beaver was awarded to Shuster for his work in implementing the scouting program through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and years of service in Lincoln County and its communities. Jack currently serves as the chairman of the Sierra Blanca District, which encompasses all of Lincoln County. He was previously honored with the Bronze Pelican award by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for making a significant contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the Boy Scouts of America.

In addition to serving youth through scouting as chairman of the Sierra Blanca District, Jack Shuster is an ordained Roman Catholic deacon serving St. Joseph Apache Mission in Mescalero and is a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. His community activities include heading the marketing committee of Fort Stanton, Inc. and acting as Chaplain and Public Information Officer of Company K, 8th US Infantry (1858), the Fort Stanton Garrison. Shuster also works with the Lincoln County Regulators Cowboy Action shooting group, is the chairman and communications director of the Republican Party of Lincoln County and is a member of the Rotary Club of Ruidoso. In his spare time, Jack gives historic tours of Lincoln and Fort Stanton, writes a history blog, is published in the Cowboy Chronicle and owns the Kona Cowboy Coffee Company.

The Silver Beaver award medal consists of a silver beaver pendant suspended from a blue and white ribbon worn around the neck. Recipients may wear the corresponding square knot, with a white strand over a blue strand, on the BSA uniform.

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EvEntS CaLEndar CHavES COuntY

ROSWELL: Thru Roswell Artist-in-Residence Feb 10 Jerry West, “ A Trip to Roswell, New Mexico: Memory, Dream and Myth” in celebration of New Mexico’s Centennial. Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th St. Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Bingo, Roswell Elks Lodge, 1720 N. Montana, 6:30 p.m. Big Valentine’s Day winnings; doors open at 5 p.m. Food service available. 622-1560 16 Baby Boomer Conference and Business Expo, Roswell Convention Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Not only baby boomers, but people of all ages can get free information from experts, including doctors, lawyers, insurance, retirement, Medicare, living wills and more.

More than 72 booths; giveaways including a new Toyota Scion iQ ($10 chance; must be 18 or over).

627-1112; roswelljackfm.com 16,17 Printmaking: Traditional and Modern Workshop, Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W. 11th St., 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. on Sat; 1 - 4:15 p.m. Sun. This four-day class will be split between traditional drypoint technique and modern monotype printing. $100 for non-members. 575-624-6744 23 Roswell Symphony Orchestra concert, Pearson Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Military Institute, 7:30 p.m. 575-623-5882 ARTESIA: Feb 12 Power Lunch Walter Nusbaum has spent more than ten years training and developing executives, business people, athletes, and non-profit organizations.

Sponsors needed. 575-746-2744 14 Adobe Rose Valentine’s Day Dinner, 1614 N. 13th Street, Music by Old School Band. Candle-lit tables, Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries with fine champagne. Make your reservations today. 746-6157 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. In Big Band history, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. Terry Myers picks up the baton, following the legendary Buddy Morrow. “Boogie Woogie,” “I’ll Never Smile Again,”“Song of India” and “The Music Goes ‘Round and Around.” Sponsored

by Heritage Inn & Artesia Animal Clinic. $30. artesiaartscouncil.com

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CARLSBAD: Feb 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 14 Valentine’s Dinner at Yellow Brix Restaurant, 201 N. Canal St. Gourmet five-course dinner; $100 per couple ($160 with wine pairing). RSVP only, 941-2749 for reservations 15 The Sisters Rosensweig, Carlsbad Community Theater, 4801 National Parks Highway, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Ellen Friesen, written

by Wendy Wasserstein, published

by Dramatists Play Service. Winner of the 1993 Outer Critics Circle award for Best Broadway Play.

A captivating portrait of three disparate sisters reuniting after a lengthy separation and coming to terms with their differences, respect and love for one another Mar 21 Taste of Carlsbad Wine tasting from local wineries and food samples from local restaurants.

This annual fundraising event includes a silent auction and often allows attendees the opportunity to participate in events like the best hat, best leprechaun, or best hippie contest

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 Feb 16 Kicker Arenacross, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 575-391-2900; Toll-Free: 855-515-9376 Mar 2 Monster Truck Winter Nationals and Thrill Show, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets at the Lea County Event Center box office (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or charge by phone 575-391-2900. Day of show box office opens at 9 a.m.

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Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia chamber of commerce Member Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member carrizozo chamber of commerce Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo chamber of commerce Member Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce • Member ruidoso Valley chamber of commerce

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ALTO: Feb 25 “Spamalot!” Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 7 - 9 p.m. Winner of the 2005 “Best Musical” Tony Award. An outrageously fun musical lovingly ripped-off from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

Loosely telling the tale of King Arthur and featuring a bevy of show girls, cows, killer rabbits and French people, “Spamalot!” has been hailed as “a no-holds-barred smash hit” (The New Yorker). 575336-4800; www.spencertheater. com. Pot roast buffet 5 p.m., $20; Performance, $76 and $79 CAPITAN Feb 16 Writer’s Workshop, Capitan Library, 101 E. 2nd St., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as the workshop is limited to 15 participants. Proceeds will go to the daily operations of the library. 575-354-3035. $35, includes a catered lunch RUIDOSO: Feb 13, 17 Mama Hottie and the Sterilizers, performing at Landlocked Restaurant, 601 Mechem, Feb. 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. and Feb. 16 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 575-257-9559 14 One Billion Rising - HEAL Flash Mob, Wingfield Park, Center St., 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. This event is to promote the global campaign “One Billion Rising, a movement that addresses domestic violence.

Music provided by DJ Pete Davis.

At 12:30, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin will be played and the flash mob will begin. 575-3786378. Free 16 Thomas Radcliffe, finger style guitar virtuoso performs at Old Mill Theater, 641 Sudderth Dr., 6 p.m. 575-257-1090 Free Movie “Spring Forward,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. This film focuses on the friendship between two men who work for the parks department in a small New England town. 575-257-2273 RUIDOSO DOWNS: Thru 21st Annual Fall American 3/17 Photography Competition & Exhibition, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Admission: Adults, $6; seniors and military, $5; ages 6 to 16, $2; under 6, free

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FORT STANTON: Feb 16 Living History Event, presented by the volunteers at Fort Stanton, 10 a.m.: Flag raising ceremony; Drill: Manual of Arms; 11:30 a.m.: Mounted Saber Exercise; 12:30 p.m.: Noon meal out of haversack in field (for Living Historians only); 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.: Troop classes in packing the double bag knapsack and creating artillery ammunition; 4:30 p.m.: Evening Flag Ceremony. 575-354-0341; www.fortstanton.org. Free

mESCaLErO Feb 14

Inn of the Mountain Gods invites Valentines to celebrate the special day in romantic style. Pull out all the stops with Valentine’s Day Packages starting at $149, including room, champagne, roses and more. Upgraded packages include suites, roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and dinner at Wendell’s. Packages must be booked by Feb. 8. For more information on entertainment, room packages, gaming and more, call 800-545-9011. www.

InnOfTheMountainGods.com 15 Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 - 10 p.m. Don’t miss the Grammy-nominated British Pop Band in concert, well-known for their hit songs “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter” and “I’m Into Something Good.” 575-4647777; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $25 16 Little River Band, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 - 10 p.m. Little River Band set a record for having Top 10 hits for six consecutive years, between 1976 and 1983, including “Happy Anniversary,”“Reminiscing,”“Lady,”“Cool Change,”“Lonesome Loser,”“The Night Owls,”“Take It Easy On Me,” “Man On Your Mind,”“We Two” and “The Other Guy.” 575-464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods.com SKI APACHE: Feb 16 Ski Apache GPS Mileage Challenge. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Teams can sign up at the Flaik GPS booth in the days leading to the competition or the same morning.

Entry fee is $35 per team. Awards ceremony will be on Plaza at 3 p.m.

575-464-3600; SkiApache.com

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ALAMOGORDO: IMAX NM Museum of Space History “HUBBLE,” Daily: 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. The seventh awe-inspiring film for the award-winning IMAX space team. Accompany the astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken; experience the awesome power of the launches, heartbreaking setbacks and dramatic rescues. Explore the grandeur of the nebulae and galaxies, the birth and death of stars and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings “AIR RACERS,” Daily: 10 a.m., 12 and 3 p.m. The first-ever IMAX theatre film 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 combined with spectacular air show entertainment. También en español Feb 14 Premier Series - Masters of Hawaiian Music/Chocolate Buffet, Flickinger Center, 1110 New York Ave., 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Celebrate Valentines with four-time Grammywinner, master slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr., known as “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man.” Experience ki-ho‘alu – the distinctly Hawaiian style of open tunings. 575437-2202; www.flickingercenter. com. Ticket prices vary 14-17, Bennett’s Amusement, Otero 21-24 County Fairgrounds, 1 - 11 p.m.

Carnival rides for kids of all ages.

575-437-6120. No gate fee. $1/ ticket; $10/12 tickets; $25/30 tickets. Rides are 2-4 tickets per ride 20 Lenten Luncheon Speaker Series, St. Johns Episcopal Church and Day School, 1114 Indiana Ave., 12:05 - 12:45 p.m. A weekly series throughout Lent consisting of a 5-10 minute presentation by a different local religious leader followed by a soup and sandwich luncheon. 575-437-3891; www. stjohnsalamo.com/index.html. Free 21 Fourth Annual Career Tech Expo 2013, Alamogordo High School,103 Cuba Ave., 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. This expo is intended to give students an opportunity to interact with professionals in the career fields they are interested in pursuing. This is not a hiring event, but rather an opportunity for career exploration.

575-812-6004. Free Business After Hours, AlamoShape, 700 First Street, Suite 765, 5:30 - 7 p.m.