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The crystals of Lake Lucero Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Selenite crystals, a form of gypsum, are still in formation at dry Lake Lucero.

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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.

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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

Eddy County

CMC, Hotels/Motels, Sutherlands, La Tienda, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, Bennies Western Wear, Eddy

Federal Credit Union, Artesia General, Yucca Health

Lea County

Ocotillo Golf Course, Hampton Inn, Hospital, Lea County Inn, Country Inn and Suites, Iron Skillet Café, Event Center, Albertsons, Denny’s, Ranchers Steak House

CHAVES COUNTY

Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center, IGA Lawrence Brothers, UFO Museum, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Dennys, IHOP, Farmers Market, Albertsons, Days Inn, Farley’s

LINCOLN COUNTY

Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, Ruidoso Athletic Club, Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Apache Travel Center, La Quinta, The Lodge, Hubbard Museum, Jorge’s, Lincoln Tourist Center, Smokey Bear Museum in Capitan

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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’ Honduran Capucas Cooperative coffee One of the best coffees of Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House – or anywhere else for that matter – is the current crop of coffee from The Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada in Honduras. It is a mild coffee and is appreciated all over the world as a coffee with full aroma and body and fine acidity. Its special flavor component is a chocolate taste, which makes Capucas one of the best specialty coffees of this country of Central America.

It is available in both a dark and medium roast at Sacred Grounds. Our purchase of this Fair Trade Organic coffee contributes to a better use of environmental, financial and human resources in order to improve the quality of life of the families and the quality of coffee produced in this region of Copan – actions that together support the development of this nation’s people.

Mission of Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada

COCAFCAL promotes sustainable development of the local economy in the southern region Copan, Honduras.

It helps to develop financial, technical, productive and marketing services within the frame of cooperatives. It is a shared effort trying to reduce poverty and increase the quality of life in the rural communities of the western Honduras.

Families of Capucas Cooperative

In 1999, Omar Rodriguez Interiano, a coffee farmer in Capucas, wanted to share his knowledge about growing and successfully selling coffee with other farmers of Capucas, most of them relatives of the family. The same year the Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada, COCAFCAL, was founded. Within the next 10 years, more and more small farmers joined, but some left too. Now the cooperative has more than 70 members, who are actively involved in the vision and mission of COCAFCAL. “There is still a big potential for new members,” says Omar Rodriguez Romero, General Manager of the cooperative. “But small is not only beautiful, small is our guarantee for good agricultural practices and best quality for our clients,” he adds.

History of Capucas Cooperative

In 1885, Atanacio Rodolfo Romero, great grandfather of the Rodriguez-Romero family, bought big parts of land in the region of Capucas, Honduras, and began growing tobacco and a little bit of coffee for his private consumption. 75 years later, his son Atanacio Rodolfo Romero traveled to Costa Rica where he learned best practices to produce coffee of high quality, switched from growing

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WHITE SANDS / TULAROSA BASIN ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA

By Sue Hutchison Down the hill from Ruidoso is the world’s largest gypsum dune field.

More than 270 square miles of desert with fine, white sand occupies a significant portion of the space reserved for the White Sands Missile Range.

Several sites are open to the public to view, explore and tour on a limited basis, and White Sands National Monument occupies a corner of the range.

Lake Lucero’s dry bed, once a part of larger Lake Otero several thousand years ago, is home to an ecosystem which can be found nowhere else. While water runoff from nearby mountains would usually run into rivers and be carried to the sea, the Tularosa Basin has no outlet. With no escape, gypsum-laden runoff filled the lower part of the basin and created what used to be a 1,600 square mile lake named Lake Otero thousands of years ago. Gypsum crystals named selenite grew to be as big as four feet long as Lake Otero slowly evaporated hundreds of centuries ago. Remnants of crystals still populate the dry lakebed and shoreline. Visitors to Lake Lucero can walk along what used to be wetlands to view the protected selenite deposits.

Robin Milne, a monument Ranger, is a third generation Alamogordo

Capucas Coffee

Capucas is located in the west of Honduras near the well known National Park “Celaque,” which means box of water. Thousands of tourists visit this region of the country, where one can find the famous Mayan ruins.

The land about this small village is ideal for coffee growing due to the

Lake Lucero

Photos courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Above, Robin Milne, third generation Alamogordo resident, leads Lake Lucero tours monthly from White Sands National Monument. Below, along with Lake Lucero, visitors on the tour visit the north remains of Lucero Ranch. The Lucero brothers ranged cattle in the early 1900s and both were sheriffs with doña Ana County. resident who has found a career home at White Sands National Monument.

“I’ve been a ranger here for three years now, and I love what I do,” says Milne. One of just a few, she leads the monthly Lake Lucero tour. In addition

JAVA JuncTion from pg. 2 tobacco to coffee, and set the groundwork for Capucas to become one of the most favored coffee plantations in Honduras. In 1999 Omar Rodriguez, Antanacios son-in-law, founded the Cooperativa Cafetalera Capucas Limitada, COCAFCAL.

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good soil and climate conditions and the high altitude which is between 1,200 to 1,800 meters. The cooperative produces about 181 tons of green coffee, which is sold within a few weeks of the harvest’s end.

In Capucas, the cooperative has installed an excellent system for wet processing, new drying machines and last but not least a fully equipped laboratory enabling sample testing of roasted coffee.

Link for a map of the Co-op location: http://maps.google.com/maps/pl ace?q=Las+Capucas,+Copan,+Hondu ras&hl=en&ftid=0x8f6475715cf2783 d:0x323e4851975502cd.

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to the lakebed, she leads visitors to the northern ruins of the Lucero Ranch, where cattle were raised until the area was appropriated by the government in the 1950’s. Milne gives a description of those days. “Both Lucero brothers

were sheriffs in Dona Ana County and also ranged more than 200 cattle in the late 1800’s,” she explained.

With the lakebed surrounded by the missile range, those who register for the tour meet at the small missile range gate on Highway 70 to caravan in private vehicles with an escort. The 17.5 mile road which winds through restricted space ends at checkpoint Wanda, where the walking tour begins.

“We can handle around 40 cars, so reservations are required,” says Milne.

The walk to the shoreline follows a natural arroyo and can be shifty with loose sand. Those who register for the walk are required to carry sufficient water, snacks, wear proper footwear and sunscreen. While not difficult, the 1.5 mile roundtrip walk is not ADA compliant. Pets on leashes are permitted.

After heavy local rains, water can still collect at the lake, although rare.

Beneath the dry lakebed, selenite crystals still continue to form. In addition to selenite, sodium chloride (table salt) and magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) may be found when ground water evaporates.

Visitors are encouraged to walk out on the lakebed, explore the crystals and ecosystem, and leave the area as found. To register, go online to White Sands National Monument or phone at 575 479-6124 ext. 232.

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Wellness Watch –

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and animals overall function of the

By Tim Seay cell. This translates into Better Home and a reduction of pain and Health inflammation among Over the past other things. several weeks we As Dr. Oz puts it, have been explor“you don’t just feel beting the research and ter you are better.” technology behind If your horse, Pulsed Electromaghouse pets or farm netic Field Therapy animals are suffering for use on humans. with stiffness, soreness, This week we will be chronic pain, nerve looking at applicadamage, heart issues tions for animals. One Tim Seay and/or a variety of of the greatest aspects other health challenges PEMF applicaof applying this therapy to animals is tions may be the answer.

Just as with that they don’t have the option of prethe humans there is a growing body senting a “Placebo effect” or a “false of scientifi c research that is validating positive result” as it is often called. the effectiveness of this safe, nonWhen PEMF helps them with pain or other health challenges it is easy to see invasive treatment.

Many of the world’s most expenfrom the animal’s response. Often they sive animals have benefited from this will seek out the next session as soon silent, painless and relatively inexpenas they see the device show up in the sive therapy including top racehorses room or stable. I have had the great pleasure of working with horses, dogs as well as rodeo, dressage and vaulting champions. and cats using PEMF and it is such a If you have an old dog with bad joy to see the results. hips try PEMF. You may be amazed at In fact, when I lay on my PEMF the results. mat at home my dogs huddle around For more information feel free to me like a campfire and my crazy (and contact me by phone or email or drop otherwise elusive) cat centers himself on my chest just over the main therapy by our Wellness Center.

Until next week… may you and coils. It’s as if they know how much your beloved animals be blessed with good these frequencies are doing for health, happiness and vitality. them. The basic effects are the same as for humans, reduced inflammation, Courtesy photo improved circulation, increased cellular oxygenation and reduction of stress.

To put it into simple terms, cells contain electrically charged particles called ions. These ions cause a weak electrical current to flow. PEMF stimulates changes in the electrical properties of the cells resulting in activation of various ion “pumps” which move nutrients back and forth through the cell wall and release toxins from the cell. The result is improved metabolic rate and

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Floored with knowledge What to ask and decide HERMAN’S when considering the HERMITS purchase of a wood floor

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maple, cherry and birch are a few that handle Wood flooring our low humidity better has been a traditional than some others. favorite in Ruidoso and When I say they now is one of the most perform better, I am rewidely purchased and ferring to “face checkinstalled products in naing.” Face checking is tionwide trends. If you the cracking of the top are considering wood as surface of the wood an option in your home, caused by lack of moisbusiness or rental, there ture. When the surface are several topics and cracks, the clear coat facts that will assist is compromised and your decision making the surface of the floor Shirley Schenk progress. loses it’s slick feel. In Wood is a natural product. It is most cases that is the extent of the probaffected by its surroundings and reacts lem. In extreme cases it can affect the to humidity, heat and cold. I absolutely veneer enough to delaminate the surlove wood. If circumstances are conduface. One thing that helps is to choose a cive to wood, I consider it my favorite. hand-scraped floor of medium or higher But take the time to ask a few questions quality. The hand scrape disguises small and make an educated decision before hairline cracking and the higher the you commit to wood or select a species quality, the thicker the veneer surface or type of wood floor. on engineered woods. The thicker the All wood requires a 28 to 45 perveneer means more surface stability cent humidity level maintained in the and harder to crack. All species of hand home or business. That will not happen scrapes fare well for this reason, even anywhere in the Southwest unless a the hickories. humidifier system is installed. So, to be 100 percent safe with your wood choice, Shirley Schenk is the owner and operacall your plumber/HVAC technician and tor of Golden Yarn Flooring, maintains a BG98 Contractors license, is VP of plan a system to humidify your home. the Lincoln County Home Builders AsDon’t want that added expense? Then sociation and sits on the Village of Ruresearch your choices and look at what is “tried and true” in our unique climate. idoso Planning and Zoning committee.

Certain species of wood tend to per- She can be reached at 575-257-2057 or at goldenyarncarpet@yahoo.com. form better under low humidity. Oak,

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The Cavernaires Barbershop Chorus will perform the Sweetheart Serenade on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, 1504 Miehls Drive in Carlsbad. This free program will feature sentimental favorites sung a cappella in the Visitor Center at 2 p.m. Bring your family, wife, or sweetheart for this special Valentine treat. For additional information contact the park at 575-887-5516.

For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call 800-545-9011 Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Auction of Native American art to benefit scholarships On Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Inn of the Mountain God’s Events Center, several items from the Betty Bennett collection will be auctioned off to benefit the Bennett Trust Fund.

Proceeds from the trust will assist Native American students wishing go to college.

More than 33 items are slated to be auctioned including baskets, pottery, sculpture and rugs. The collection includes rare artifacts collected by the Bennett family, including pieces acquired through the Bennett Trading Post.

The bidding begins at 7 and lasts until 9 p.m. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted, and payment must be made the night of the auction.

Preview of the artwork begins at 6 p.m. The Native Language Learner Dancers will perform from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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The auction is being held in conjunction with the ENMU-Ruidoso Alumni Social. Anyone interested in bidding or in Native American art is welcome to come.

For more information, please contact Rhonda Vincent, ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation Development Director at 257-2120 extension 324 or via e-mail at rhonda.vincent@enmu.edu.

February New Mexico movie This month’s free movie at ENMU-Ruidoso is “Believe in Me.” The story centers on Clay Driscoll, who moves to Oklahoma to coach the boys’ high school basketball team only to have the school board decide he should coach the girls’ team instead. In 1960s, this is a huge blow until his team starts winning… and winning. Based on the true story of legendary coach Jim Keith and winner of the “Cowboy Award” at the 2006 Jackson Hole Film Festival, the movie stars Jeffrey Donovan (“Burn Notice”), Samantha Mathis and Bruce Dern.

The story takes place in Oklahoma, but it was actually filmed in Albuquerque, Clovis, Floyd, Elida, Moriarty and Portales.

Rated PG. The film will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in room 111. There is no charge for the film, but registration is requested to guarantee that enough

popcorn and drinks are at hand.

For information, call 257-3012.

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No sex, no city Diet

Dr. Stephen Rath

You are what you eat.

Diets high in sugars Reader question of the and saturated fats are week: not only detrimental to “A friend of mine retestosterone production; cently had her arms treated they also lead to obefor sun damage. They sity. Obesity increases painted her arms with a estrogen levels in men chemical solution and then and women because the activated it with a light. Is adipocytes (fat cells) this safe?” dr. Stephen Rath are the primary site for conversion of testosterAnswer: one and other androgens into estrogen While this type of treatment isn’t via aromatase.

Obese women usually considered dangerous, the chemical don’t experience harsh menopause for burn can cause permanent scarring and this reason.

This is also the reason that is certainly not the current standard obese men have high estrogen levels of care for hyperpigmentation (sun and need either a “bro” (Kramer) or spots, age spots, liver spots) caused “manssiere” (George’s dad) according by sun exposure. I have patients that to Seinfeld. Extra fat leads to lower have previously either had hyperpigtestosterone levels. Drop the weight to mentation treated with either burning naturally increase your T. or freezing that have needed to have Fusion Medical Center, Ruidoso

their scars removed with our Palomar laser. While burning or freezing the spots will likely remove them, it also damages the surrounding skin.

The standard of care for hyperpigmentation is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment, known as a photofacial when performed on the face and photorejuvenation when performed on other body parts. Have her Google “Palomar photofacial.” The first result will take her to the Palomar website where she can learn about photorejuvenation and/or laser scar removal.

No sex, no city?

That’s right. Without sex the human race will cease to exist.

While sex must be used for procreation, many of us use it for recreational purposes as well. Like to see some simple math? More T = more sex. Less T = less sex. Hmm. Seems like those of us in relationships should be doing things to optimize our testosterone production and replacing it once the T starts to drop.

Optimizing testosterone production in men and women revolves primarily around two areas: diet and exercise.

Exercise

Increasing your exercise to achieve a target heart rate appropriate for your age group will not only help you decrease fat, it will increase your overall health. Lower testosterone is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Conversely, higher T and lower fat lead to a healthier heart.

Not sure how to determine the appropriate exercise level? In Ruidoso, stop by the RAC and speak to one of their personal trainers. They can help get you on your way.

This is the final article in our Sex and the City series. I’m sure there will be future opportunities to come back and revisit the topic of sex and sex hormones, but in the interim, feel free to either drop me an email or stop by with further questions.

Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath, MD, DABA is a board certified anesthesiologist as well as the owner and medical director of Fusion Medical Spa located in Ruidoso. He isn’t a sex therapist, but he believes that sex can be very therapeutic. Comments or questions? His email address is: DrRath@FusionMedicalSpa.net.

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husband into killing the king; Hamlet never lusted for his mother and Iago never deceived the Moor of Venice into murdering Desdemona. Suppose that William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright, never existed until now. In modern times, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash and the combustion makes The Bard, as played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.

Learn more about Kickstarter and creative film finances that are launching community film projects for dedicated actors and filmmakers. New Mexico has become one of the premiere places to shoot motion pictures, television series and digital media. Engage in the discussion of the forward thinking necessary to

produce local films in the current competitive environment. The film industry-incentive programs initiated by the state a decade ago have fostered a local industry that is continuing to grow. Other subjects may include economic impact, media education programs, Native American filmmakers and building brick and mortar infrastructure in New Mexico.

Local film professionals and Film Festival competitors are welcome. Open and free to the public.

RSVP via Facebook or visit www.Flickingercenter. com for further info and updates. For more information, call 575-439-4353 or visit www.filmotero.com.

The theater will open at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available. *Rating: This film is unrated. Adult situations and language; non-graphic.

Locally produced ‘Billy Shakespeare,’ to premier in Alamogordo Otero County Film Office

Filmmaker and industry professional, Deborah Voorhees, will present her feature film, “Billy Shakespeare” and discuss the different perspectives of the current local New Mexico filmmaking industry. The premier will be Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Avenue in Alamogordo.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be a film judge, fill out a critique about the film and provide feedback to the director, cast and crew. Students and aspiring filmmakers will have an opportunity to talk with the director, producers and stars of this locally funded and financed project.

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The LC Regulators to re-enact the ’Frisco shootout this Saturday

“Elfego Baca and the ’Frisco Shootout” will be theme of the February Cowboy Action Shooting Match of the Lincoln County Regulators on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m.. The cowboys and cowgirls will recreate, in six stages, one of the classic gunfights of New Mexico: the October, 1884, shootout in the town of Lower San Francisco Plaza (now Reserve, New Mexico).

The Lincoln County Regulators, the Cowboy Action Shooting arm of the Ruidoso Gun Club and an affiliate of the Single Action Shooting Society, holds a monthly shooting competition in a unique Old West style in “Old Lincoln,” at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road in Ruidoso Downs. Cowboy Action Shooting is a multi-faceted shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West: single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles, and oldtime stage coach shotguns.

Stage one: Elfego Baca arrested a drunken cowboy named Charlie McCarty. Baca flashed his badge at McCarty after deputizing himself as a peace officer, and took McCarty’s gun.

After Bill Milligan, the owner of the bar, refused to press charges, Baca took McCarty hostage. McCarty’s fellow cowboys attempted a peaceful negotiation of his release, but Baca refused and opened fire on the negotiator.

Stage two: After deputies and justices of the peace were brought in from surrounding towns, Baca was forced to bring McCarty back to the justice of the peace for a trial and, in turn, was provided with assurance of Baca’s safety.

Justice of the Peace Ted White granted McCarty’s freedom. After the verdict, Elfego Baca ran out of the courtroom still in possession of McCarty’s gun.

Stage three: Bert Hearne, a rancher from Spur Lake Ranch, was summoned to bring Baca back to the justice for questioning in the murder of Jon Slaughter’s foreman. After Baca refused to come out of the adobe jacal, Hearne broke down the door and ordered Baca to come out with his hands up. Not soon after that, shots volleyed from the jacal and hit Hearne in the stomach, resulting in his death.

Stage four: In the ensuing standoff, the cowboys fired more than 4,000 shots into the house, until the adobe building was full of holes. Incredibly, not one of the bullets struck Baca. The floor of the home is said to have been slightly lower than ground level; thus Baca was able to escape injury.

Stage five: During the siege, Baca shot and killed four of his attackers and wounded eight others.

Stage six: After about 33 hours, and roughly 1,000 rounds of open fire, the battle ended when Francis-

quito Naranjo convinced Baca to surrender. When they left, Baca walked out of the house unharmed.

In May 1885, Baca was charged with murder for the death of Jon Slaughter’s foreman and Bert Hearne.

He was jailed to await his trial. In August 1885, Baca was acquitted after the door of Armijo’s house was entered as evidence. It had more than 400 bullet holes in it. The stages have been designed by Gunsmoke Cowboy with

historical research by Sgt. Shuster.

The public is invited – eye protection is required and hearing protection is suggested. Eye and ear protection will be available. Bring a lawn chair. There will also be side-matches that could include everything from gambler-style belly gun competition to shooting bowling pins off a table with a six shooter. Visitors can also try their hand at Cowboy Action Shooting following the match.

For information, call 575-808-0459.

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Zia Park Racetrack & Casino to build 150-room hotel

National Gaming, owner of Zia Park Racetrack & Casino, is pleased to announce that plans are underway for a new 150-room hotel at Zia Park Racetrack & Casino located in Hobbs.

Hotel construction is targeted to begin in the second half of 2013, and willCARLSBAD feature 150 rooms with • ARTESIA six comfortable suites, business and meeting space, a fully-equipped exercise and fitness facility, and a hot breakfast venue. The new hotel is budgeted at $26.2 million, and will set the course for Zia Park to become hotel will give guests an on-site hotel experience, a top destination location in southeastern New Mexico, as well as help meet the need for hotel room avail- which we haven’t been able to offer before to our racing and casino patrons from regional markets. This is ability that has grown consistently asROSWELL a result of the an important step in our plan to provide the area with strong economy in the regional marketplace. Guests a complete racing and gaming entertainment experiat this hotel will enjoy the convenience of being only ence,” says Verde. steps away from the racetrack, casino and Zia Park’s Verde went on to say, “At Zia Park, we are proud restaurants, as well as within walking distance to other to partner with the Hobbs and Lea County business local attractions like the Lea County Event Center, and the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County community. We are fortunate in this market to have the Cowboy Hall of RUIDOSO Fame.

• RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 to continue our reinvestment in Hobbs, opportunity “We are very excited to move forward with build- Lea County and New Mexico, and look forward to this ing this new hotel,” said Rafael Verde, vice president latest addition.” and general manager of Zia Park. “Our new 150-room This investment comes on the heels of a success-

ful 2012 at Zia Park. In 2012, Zia Park enjoyed many investments as well as successes as a result of ongoing, positive business growth: • In cooperation with the New Mexico Racing Commission and the Horsemen’s Association, Zia Park invested $150,000 in new track surface improvements at the start of the 2012 racing season.

• On-site wagering was 10.4 percent more than 2011.

• Casino revenues are 11.9 percent more than 2011.

The increase in casino revenues allows for an increase in racing purses. Casino revenues generated $19.2 million in purse money in 2012, up from 2011’s $17.1 million.

• In 2012, Zia Park generated $25 million in gaming taxes for the State.

• Zia Park invested $634,000 in the expansion of the Centennial Steakhouse, nearly doubling its size from 44 to 80 seats to serve its racing and casino patrons.

• Zia Park generated $632,000 in taxes locally in 2012 (combined property, gross receipts and comp tax).

managed and conserve your usage of that valuable “Saturday, March 23 is our second Water Wise ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA commodity. This is the focus of the 2013 Lea County Landscape Conference organized by the Lea County Water Wise Landscape Conference. The Master GarMaster Gardeners,” said Nancy Etier, president of the deners have lined up a day long power packed proLea organization. The Master Gardeners have been gram to address Water Wise Landscapes. Ava Benge, working behind the scenes to bring another one-day conference chairman and Master Gardener says, “It’s conference to Lea County. The message and concept time to understand it is not “zero-scaping” as a lot of that needs to be addressed to Lea County residents individuals in area call it. It is definitely not all about and southeastern New Mexico is to create Water Wise putting down tons of gravel, a few placed boulders Landscapes throughout the communities. and sticking a few spiny cacti into the dirt and calling “This is a hot topic and is being discussed, incorit a landscape. The correct term or word to use here is porated, implemented and mandated throughout the xeric landscapes, which is a Greek word that means seven western and southwest arid states,” said vice ‘water conservation’ in very basic definition. Ava president, David Hooten. He further commented that severe drought conditions and lack of normal precipita- states it’s easier to sell or remember if we all call it “Water Wise landscaping”. tion will hit the regions water resources again in 2013.

There will be five speakers coming to the Western What are homeowners, businesses and property owners going to do to save stricken landscapes from the effects Heritage Museum Complex on Saturday, March 23. of high summer heat temperatures, hot winds, lowered Conference registration is now open. The cost is $50 before March 1; after that date the fee goes to $65 per humidity factors and the lack of water provided by person. The registration includes a lunch at the munature or municipal water systems? Unprecedented mandatory water restrictions hit cities and towns across seum. Conference doors open at 8 a.m., the presenting speakers will start at 9 a.m. and the conference ends the area and landscapes suffered immensely. at 4 p.m. Call 575-392-3879 for registration forms or The Lea County Master Gardeners decided it was more information. Seating is limited. time for a series of “Water Wise Landscape ConferThe speaker line-up includes national and state ences” to address these very issues. Don’t despair and known and sought-after speakers. They are landscape fret over the weather conditions we have no control designers with numerous years of experience. Three over, but everyone that has a municipal water conof the speakers have lived in New Mexico and Eddy nection and to those who have water well as your source of water supply. You have the ability to control, and Lea Counties. They understand the complexities

of the region as it pertains to soils, rainfall and irrigation concerns, plant selections, mood-swing temperatures, and dastardly winds.

All five speakers are highly knowledgeable and have the credentials to back them up.

These gifted landscape designers and instructors are oriented to southwest arid conditions with the “Water Wise Landscape” concepts being promoted to create lush environments with arid and native adapted plants and the integration of the common plants utilized in many of our home landscapes.

The keynote speaker is David Salman, who operated the Santa Fe Greenhouses and the High Country Gardens businesses in Santa Fe. Many who have traveled to Santa Fe have seen David Salman’s beautifully landscaped and striking ‘eye candy’ colorful beds at his business on Rufina Road.

All levels of gardeners, from beginner to professional, are encouraged to learn more about Water Wise Landscapes. There will be time allotted to ask questions and get answers from the conference speakers.

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do you know the RPd? Avocados for good health There are some internal aspects of the Roswell Police Department the public doesn’t necessarily know. Commander Bill Brown, and Sergeant Jimmy Preston make sure the intricate subdivisions of the Support Services Division (SSD) work together to ensure objectives are met in a timely fashion. The Support Services Division is comprised of one commander, one sergeant, two officers, communication section, and nine civilians (seven of which work within the records section).

The records section is a subdivision of Support Services which is guided by the records supervisor. Records are maintained by seven ladies who do an excellent job keeping track of and properly filing all reports for the RPD. Some paperwork they keep track of and file include: adult arrests, juvenile citations, and accident reports. The Records section also assists Roswell residents who need background checks for employment reasons. The ladies support all other divisions within the police department by finding, or helping to verify information requested by other RPD personnel.

One of the civilians is the administrative assistant for Support Services, Denise Carbajal. Carbajal is responsible for many duties including fulfilling all requests made by RPD personnel. Carbajal also ensures warrants and criminal complaints reach the appropriate court.

A major project of the administrative assistant is ensuring accreditation. In order for the RPD to be accredited, all policies and procedures must be documented.

Proof that the policies and procedures are followed is also a key part of the accreditation process. Currently the RPD is in the last stages to see if the RPD meets criteria for accreditation.

The accreditation could be confirmed as early as March by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Professional Standards Council from Santa Fe. One of the officers within the Support Services Division is the training officer L.J. Harrell. Various trainings are held throughout the year. The trainings help officers ensure the safety of not only the officer, but citizens as well. One particular exercise focuses on reality based training. Officers participate in solid realistic ongoing verified training to help prevent hesitation or inadequate

use of force during incidents; to be prepared for any situation. The exercises use force on force training, however all “tools” utilized (such as duty weapon, taser, etc.) are imitation “tools.” One of the main benefits of the constant training is officers are able to overcome obstacles they may encounter while on patrol. The training subdivision of the Support Services Division is dedicated to preparing officers both mentally and physically for any situation the officers may encounter.

The recruiting officer, Officer Erica O’Bryon also works within the Support Services Division. Currently the Roswell Police Department needs 15 officers to be at full capacity. The RPD is actively recruiting and going through the selection process to ensure the RPD has the most professional and effective department in the region. The recruiting officer is dedicated to pursuing and hiring citizens who are qualified and committed to enforce the law. In October 2012, staff from the SSD, as well as a couple of RPD officers originally from Michigan, traveled to Michigan in an effort to recruit police officers. This effort resulted in four new recruits. There are still six other individuals from that state currently going through the hiring process. Although the RPD has focused recruiting efforts out of state, any individual who possesses the passion and fortitude to become law enforcement officers with the City of Roswell are encouraged to apply. Call 575-624-6770, for additional information, or visit www. roswell-nm.gov Another civilian position within Support Services Division is the Public Information Liaison (PIL), Sabrina Morales. The role of the PIL is to ensure transparency without compromising investigations. The Public Information Liaison works alongside law enforcement to ensure correct information is disseminated to not only media, but also to the citizens of Roswell. Morales is committed to working with media to ensure the community is accurately informed. The most recent project which has been assigned to the Support Services Division is the responsibility of the Roswell Police Department Facebook page. The liaison helps to ensure the page is up-to-date with precise information. The Roswell Police Department is

Avocados are in season this time of year and make a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. Avocados contain beneficial amounts of vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, potassium (twice the amount of bananas), fluorine and copper. They are also a good source of protein.

Because of the array of nutrients found in avocados, they are applauded in the medical field for their anti-cancerous properties, preventing and dissolving blood clots and maintaining levels of good cholesterol. Mashed avocados can also be applied topically to assist with dry skin and hair.

Choosing the right avocado is key. For avocados that will be used right away, you will want to choose avocados that give way slightly when gently pressed. If you are choosing avocados for future use, you may wish to choose avocados that are firm as they will slowly ripen on their own when stored at room temperature.

In the event you need to speed up the ripening process, you can place avocados in a paper bag and let them sit overnight at room temperature. To slow down the ripening process, they may be stored in your refrigerator.

Guacamole - 1 large avocado, ½ cup diced tomatoes, ¼ cup diced purple onion, 1/2 jalapeño deseeded and finely chopped, ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, garlic powder and sea salt. Mash avocado fully, then add vegetables, mixing in a bowl, and then add seasonings to your liking.

This can be served the traditional way with tortilla chips, but for added nutritional benefit you may wish to replace chips with crunchy vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks, and broccoli or

elated in the community’s response toward the RPD Facebook page. Facebook users are reminded to be respectful with posted comments.

The Support Services Division, as well as other sections of the RPD, is now training on the new RPD computer system, Sunguard, which will replace the current and outdated system. The new system is planned to go live in March. The system will not only benefit the RPD in streamlining how reports are

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cauliflower florets.

I enjoy using avocados to replace cheese in my meals to give my body an easier to digest and heart healthy saturated fat. I use them in my enchiladas and veggie sandwiches, but they can also make a great replacement for high calorie creamy Alfredo sauce.

Creamy pasta - one large mashed avocado, 2 cup uncooked pasta of your choice, ½ cup fresh chopped basil, 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes, one cup diced zucchini, garlic powder and sea salt. Cook pasta as instructed on the package, rinse and drain then add mashed avocado, chopped vegetables and seasoning in a large bowl and serve.

You may also wish to add extra avocado to enhance the creamy texture. made and filed, it will also benefit the residents of Roswell. The public is expected to have access to certain portions of the online system in May or June.

One of the many features the online system will have is to allow individuals to review and print reports from the comfort of home instead of visiting the RPD to obtain a copy of the report.

The Support Services Division is dedicated to serving personnel within the RPD, as well as residents of Roswell.

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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 6 Veteran Outreach, Roswell Convention Center, 912 N Main St., noon - 6 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to bring their questions, along with military discharge documentation; event will include information about VA healthcare, benefits, claims assistance, elderly care, educational opportunities, employment, home mortgages and more. 1-800-613-4012 ext.

4099 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 fourday 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. 575623-5882 ARTESIA: Feb 9 Benefit Fashion Show, Artesia Country Club, 6 p.m. Silent auction and concert with S.H.I.L.O. 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

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

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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 10-12 Bat Brigade trip to Santa Fe during the NM Legislative Session to meet with various cabinet secretaries including Tourism, Transportation, State Parks, State Land Office and Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources as well as with the Governor, Lt. Governor, Senators and Representatives from Eddy County. An Eddy County reception, hosted by the Artesia and Carlsbad Chambers of Commerce and the Carlsbad Department of Development. 575-887-6562 www.developcarlsbad.org 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

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 11 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Tydings Auditorium, 7 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.” www.buddymorrowproductions.com. Adults $20; 18 and under, college students (w/ID) free. 575-738-1041 or 575-738-1041

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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, Monty Python’s “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 RUIDOSO: Feb 6 Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe, 5 - 7:30 p.m. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) Board of Directors and staff encourages Chamber members and Village businesses to join them in representing the community. A Chamber-hosted reception with legislators is at 5 p.m. at The Inn & Spa at Loretto. The chamber’s top priority is to represent their membership and to be certain legislators recognize the needs of the village and county. 575-2577395. Tickets are $40 9 Live Auction, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6-9 p.m. Native American Art from the Betty Bennett Private collection will be auctioned off for ENMU-Ruidoso scholarships Free Movie “Sweet Land,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Set in 1920, Writer Ali Selim also directs this Independent Spirit Award-winning tale of love’s ability to triumph over ignorance.

575-257-2273 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 violence against females, but also against men and boys.

Music provided by DJ Pete Davis. At 12:30, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin will be played and the flash mob will begin. 575-378-6378. Free 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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CARRIZOZO/WHITE OAKS: Feb 6-7 Cowboy Mardi Gras, No Scum Allowed Saloon, 933 White Oaks Ave. and Soul of the West Bootique, 407 Central Ave., Carrizozo.

Get your beads at Soul of the West Bootique and swap them for discounts. Beads, coffee, beignets and a great time for Mardi Gras.

Norma May’s Cajun Cooking dinner for $10 with karaoke at No Scum Allowed, 7 p.m. to closing.

Prizes for best Cowboy Mardi Gras costumes. 575-648-5583

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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 9-10 Sisters on Snow – Women’s Snow Sports Seminar. This twoday seminar offers an opportunity to explore the slopes with women instructors who know how to provide a supportive and relaxed learning experience. $185 includes lift ticket. 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 walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history; 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 5 Fireside chat with the City Manager, Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 1:15 - 2 p.m. Discuss ideas, ask questions or just see what the City is up to.

575-439-4203. Free 8 Food And Networking (FAN) Club, Tia Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant, 1200 N. White Sands Blvd., 8 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP 14 Premier Series - Masters of Hawaiian Music/Chocolate Buffet, Flickinger Center, 1110 New York Ave., 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate Valentines and our Chocolate Buffet with four-time Grammy-winner, master slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr., known as “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man.” George features the delightful experience of ki-ho‘alu – the distinctly Hawaiian style of open tunings. 575-437-2202; www. flickingercenter.com. Ticket prices vary 21 Business After Hours, AlamoShape, 700 First Street, Suite 765, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

CLOUDCROFT: Feb 8-10 Mardi Gras in the Clouds Family Celebration Parade, cooking contest, Battle of the Bands, food and entertainment under “The Big Tent.” 866-874-4447; www. cloudcroft.net