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Guadalupe Mountains National Park restricts smoking due to fire hazard

As a precautionary measure, in light of recent and current fires throughout the Southwest, and continuing high temperatures, low relative humidity, very dry vegetation and high winds, the National Park Service announced that it is restricting smoking in the park.

Effective immediately, smoking is only allowed inside vehicles or on hard, paved surfaces at least 30 feet from vegetation.

Open flames, campfires or charcoal or wood barbecues are never allowed within the park.

Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez stated “because of extreme fire danger, continuous days of red flag conditions, reduced availability of fire fighting resources, and rapid rates of fire spread, we are taking this measure to ensure the safety of park visitors and staff, and to protect park resources and structures.” Vásquez emphasized “Guadalupe Mountains National Park remains open and we hope that visitors will con-

tinue to recreate and enjoy the park. We are continuing to monitor conditions and will re-evaluate theses restrictions should conditions change and significantly decrease fire danger.”

Park information, including current conditions, restrictions or closures, may be found on the park’s website (www.nps. gov/gumo/) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Guadalupe.

Mountains), or by contacting the Pine Springs Visitor Center at 915828-3251 x2124. The Pine Springs Visitor Center is open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (8 a.m. until 6 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day). Motorists traveling past the park along Texas Highway 62/180 may tune in to the park’s Traveller Information System radio broadcast at 1560 AM for up-to-date park information.

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Passage of student loan deal praised

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) issued the following statement on the passage of the compromise to prevent student loan interest rates from increasing to 6.8 percent on July 1: “Preventing the interest rates on college loans from doubling next month was the right thing to do for working families and students. This compromise will save new undergraduate borrowers at New Mexico universities an average of almost $1,000 over the life of their loans. With an economy that hasn’t fully recovered, college tuition on the rise and fewer jobs for graduates, it would have been unconscionable to make new borrowers pay more to get a higher education.”

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Residents advised to take extra precautions during extreme heat 100° temperatures expected in several areas of New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Health is advising residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Temperatures over the next several days are expected to top 100 degrees in many areas of the state.

“Children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk for developing heat related illnesses, but with the extreme temperatures we are expecting over the next few weeks anyone can be at risk,” said Cabinet Secretary of Health, Catherine Torres, M.D. “I advise all New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid the heat whenever possible, and to stay hydrated by drinking water.

If you have to be in the heat, try to minimize strenuous activity that will cause your body temperature to rise. If you experience any symptoms of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, get out of the sun immediately and seek medical attention.”

The warning signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting and fainting. Dehydration and over exposure to the sun can cause heatstroke, a potentially life-threatening illness that causes the body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress such as sweating and temperature control, to shut down. The main sign of heatstroke is an elevated body temperature greater than 104 degrees and changes in mental status ranging from personality changes to confusion.

If you suspect heatstroke in someone, move the person out of the sun and into a shady or airconditioned space, cool the person by covering him or her with damp sheets or by spraying with cool

water, direct air onto the person with a fan or newspaper, have the person drink cool water if he or she is able and dial 911 immediately. The Department of Health also advises that people should never leave children or pets unattended inside vehicles.

Parents should teach children not to play in vehicles and car keys and remote openers should never be left within reach of children. “If you see a child alone in a car and you cannot find the parents or caregivers, and the doors are locked, call 911 immediately to help get them out,” Dr. Torres said. “Pets can also suffer heat related illnesses. Leaving the widows cracked with a bowl of water will not be enough to cool your pet quickly when temperatures are extreme.”

To prevent heat-related illnesses the Department of Health recommends the following: • Find a cool area in your area or in your home

• Drink plenty of water or other cool beverages; avoid sugary or carbonated drinks and drinks that contain alcohol • Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath with cool water

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The Hubbard Museum is pleased to welcome Diana Molina to the Museum’s Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center for a unique and informative presentation entitled “Contemporary Visions of Our Lady of Guadalupe” on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. As a modern symbol of empowerment, La Virgen de Guadalupe inspires an impassioned and universal fervor. In a multifaceted portrayal, photographer Diana Molina presents a panorama of vibrant imagery that embodies the spirit of the popular symbol of heritage in a contemporary cultural context. A journey that spans transnational borders visits traditional celebrations and depicts the icon’s integration within the media, commercialism and politics of the day.

Regional artist Diana Molina will present an eclectic multi-faceted portrayal that embodies the spirit of New Mexico heritage through symbols, sometimes with a distinctly modern twist. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Mimbres Rock Art are among the topics covered in a presentation that includes tradition, history, contemporary culture, and nature. Molina’s public presentations foster insight and consideration of our relationship with the environment.

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Fireworks for ’Zozo Courtesy of Volunteer Fire Department

The Carrizozo volunteer fire department would like to invite everyone to our annual Fourth of July fireworks display and celebration. The festivities will be held at the Valle del Sol subdivision on July 4 with a fireworks display at dusk. There will be a designated area for the public to light fireworks. We ask that all fireworks be contained in this area and that all children be supervised by a responsible adult. Airborne projectiles (bottle rockets, Roman candles, etc.) are not permitted. Dependent upon restrictions and weather conditions, private or personal fireworks may be banned altogether. Please check with the

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The rainy season in New Mexico officially began last week and the threat of flooding is compounded by the damage caused by two major wildfires in New Mexico – the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire and the Little Bear Fire.

The burned areas are prone to flash flooding, endangering communities downstream from these impacted watersheds. There is also the concern over water quality as ash and debris make their way into affected watersheds.

“The EWDS units will provide residents and landowners downstream with more time to prepare for impending flood waters resulting from monsoon rains,” said State Conservationist for NRCS New Mexico, J. Xavier Montoya.

“Many New Mexicans have already suffered too much this year as a result of major wildfires, which have done a tremendous amount of damage. Installing an Early Warning System will help keep those residents safe,” said U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman.

NRCS New Mexico will use Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program funds to purchase and install Early Warning and Detection System (EWDS) units along those burned watersheds.

The EWDS units will be located on U.S. Forest Service-managed lands, upstream from private landowners’ properties that are at risk. NRCS New Mexico is cooperating with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Catron County and the New Mexico State Division of Forestry. USGS will install, monitor and maintain the EWDS units on the upper end of the impacted watersheds in the Gila National Forest.

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Rematch set for Villa Memorial

A rematch between the top-two finishers in the six-furlong Free Spirit Handicap ‑ Watch Me Go and Quiet Again – occurs when they stretch out to seven-and-one-half furlongs in the Mark Villa Memorial on Saturday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs.

This week’s racing schedule runs Saturday through Monday with a 1 p.m. first post time daily. There is no Friday racing. There is always free parking and free general admission at Ruidoso Downs.

Raymond Simpson’s Watch Me Go made a big late run as the 13-10 favorite to take the Free Spirit on June 2. He caught Quiet Again in the stretch to post the one-length win. The four-year-old from the Weston Martin barn raced in Florida this winter and was second in the $75,000 Super Stakes over seven furlongs.

Last year Watch Me Go was on the Kentucky Derby trail after a win in the Tampa Bay Derby, but was then well beaten in the Illinois Derby and the Kentucky Derby.

Watch Me Go drew the inside post position and will have Miguel Hernandez aboard.

Paul Thomason’s Quiet Again is a veteran on the New Mexico circuit for trainer Jimmie Claridge. He vied for the lead in the Free Spirit and had a onelength advantage in the stretch before being passed by Watch Me Go and settling for second.

The seven-year-old gelding by Kentucky Derby winner Real Quiet has made 48 starts and done some of his best work at Ruidoso Downs. Last summer, he won the Free Spirit Handicap and was second in the Ruidoso Thoroughbred Championship. He has four wins, four seconds and one third-place finish from nine Ruidoso Downs’ starts.

Duane Sterling has the mount on Quiet Again with the outside post position in the seven-horse field.

For further information on Ruidoso Downs, go to www.raceruidoso.com and for the latest news flashes follow Ruidoso Press Box (@RuiPressBox) on Twitter.

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Wednesday, July 4 Parade on Hwy 82/Burro Ave. • 2 p.m.

(Decorate your car, bike, 4-wheeler or pets) BBQ - Live Music in Zenith Park • 4 - 6 p.m.

(Bring a pot luck dish) Street Dance featuring Terry Bullard Friday, July 6 “Shoot-Out at Hole in the Wall” Melodrama • 7 p.m.

Free movie in Zenith Park • 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 7 Family Games, Zenith Park • 2 p.m.

Egg toss, sack races, hula hoop contest and more “Shoot-Out at Hole in the Wall” Melodrama • 7 p.m.

Street Dance featuring Single Tree Sunday, July 8 Pie auction/homemade ice cream, Zenith Park • 2 p.m.

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The psychling chronicles: Memorial Park

During the months spanned through four of June and July, the Olympiads and the Ruidoso High School young men from Ruidocycling team would meet so High School who atin the early morning for tained national and world the weekly time trial class competitive prowpractice that began on ess during that time are the Tuesday of Valpart of the “Excellence” entine’s Day week. I history that was expected assured the team during at RHS. Included responthose cold and windy sibilities during my tenwinter months that Warure with the US Cycling rior cyclists rode year Team were to animate round in preparation for the history of AmeriGalen Farrington challenging weather and can cycling to ensure a rablady@beyondbb.com terrain that competihistorical empowerment tion entailed. While the riders were out for our young men and women when on the course, I would meander over racing overseas. The administrators I to Memorial Park to remind myself of worked with knew that we shouldn’t be students who seemed too young to be caught short on our sport’s brilliant past. taken from our community.

We needed to not only remember our One May race found the team pioneers in the sport, we needed to know competing in a stage race (multiple the culture that bred their greatness. We races during the weekend) in Hobbs and needed to develop a culture of respect while en route home; we received a call within the young competitors. They that forever changed our lives. The team were to know our history. member, who chose not to compete that Last week I went to visit the high weekend because he wanted to work school’s Memorial Park and was to add to his savings for his upcoming stunned. The memorial plaques of our U.S. Air Force Academy experience, deceased students had been removed, had had an accident. there was graffiti on the benches, and the nearby (student placed) cultural Carl Lueras was to be the Valedictorian for the class of 1987. The school was “Peace Pole” is in a sad state of disrepair and needs refinishing. I went back proud to have another military academy to the school later in the week and asked appointee. The cycling team was proud what had happened to the donated Meto have another member who would morial plaques and was told that some continue post high school studies. The team constantly performed in the podium students were defacing the inscriptions so they were removed. positions both athletically and scholastiAnd with that casual response, cally and therefore, was proud Warriors.

Ruidoso High School lost not only part I would look for Carl’s name plate in the of its historic, scholastic responsibility gazebo and remember one of our carbut a significant portion of its cultural ing, talented, and proud students. I also integrity as well. sought the other names and remembered My apologies to the families experitheir contributions to RHS proudly. encing this cultural neglect.

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Pecos League baseball: Fun for the whole family

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Fan support has always been the backbone of professional baseball, and nowhere is that more true than in the Pecos League.

The league – which had its inaugural season in 2011, is back for a second season and features teams in towns one might not expect there to be pro ball – towns like Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell and Alamogordo.

While the league is professional, the players aren’t paid that much, and they rely on extremely generous fans to open their homes and give them a place to live as they chase their dream.

“These guys are giving up their whole lives for this, and they’re giving it everything they’ve got,” said Casey Dill, manager for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. “People taking players into

their homes is essential. This league isn’t possible without that support.”

Alamogordo is home to the White Sands Pupfish – a team named for an endangered species native to the Otero Basin – and the coming of the Pecos League marks the first time professional baseball has ever been played in this city where the desert and the Sacramento Mountains meet.

The Pupfish play at Griggs Field – a converted Junior League park now known as “The Aquarium.” Tall netting has been erected on both the left and right field fences, and center field has been extended to accommodate long fly balls hit in the dry desert air.

The league is independent – no affiliation with any Major League teams – and there may not be a whole lot of money to go around for players or operations, but fans that go to these intimate venues are treated to some

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The Sacramento Mountains provide quite a backdrop to White Sands Pupfish games at Alamogordo’s Griggs Field.

high quality baseball presented in enjoyable atmospheres.

“We have great fan support, and we love to get out there and connect with the community,” said White Sands manager Chris Patterson, who led the Roswell Invaders to the first-ever league championship last season. “The health of the league is great, and we’re starting to get more and better talent here.”

Because of the paucity of professional ball in the area – Albuquerque was the only New Mexico city with a pro team prior to the founding of the Pecos League – commissioner Andrew Dunn said the fans flocked to the league in the beginning, and some teams – like the Invaders – have built on that success.

“The altitudes and attitudes are all offensive,” Dunn said, referring to the high number of home runs hit in small parks located in arid country. “Every park has its quirks, and it’s a lot of fun for the fans, both that live here and that are visiting.”

Dunn has made it no secret that he’d like to see a team back in Ruidoso. The Osos finished second to the Invaders in last year’s League championship before folding, and Dunn said the location of the village – halfway between Roswell and Alamogordo – makes it a natural for inclusion.

Even if there isn’t a team in town, it’s a fantastic place for visitors to visit – within a short driving distance of two league cities.

“Even though there’s no team in Ruidoso now, it was an experience when they played there,” Dunn said. “It’s a great place to visit.”

Currently, the league boasts six teams – Alamogordo, Roswell, Las Cruces and Santa Fe in New Mexico, as well as Trinidad, Colo., and Alpine, Texas. Dunn has also spoken of plans to extend into Durango, Colo.

And Del Rio, Texas.

“I think it’s great to have pro ball in these small communities,” Dill said. “This is fun family entertainment, and you don’t even have to be huge baseball fans. I’ve found the promotions and being able to get to know the players help them all have a lot of fun.”

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Here are a few recipes we enjoy at home: Vegan veggie pizza - This pizza can be made using your favorite pizza crust and pizza sauce. After baking the pizza with

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New Mexico projects to receive alternative energy production funding Funding for projects to boost renewable energy production, reduce energy consumption

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA has selected some New Mexico projects that are focused on helping agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption and costs; use renewable energy technologies in their operation; and/or conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy projects.

Funding is made available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.

“The Obama Administration and USDA are helping agricultural producers and rural small business owners reduce their energy costs and consumption – and by doing so is helping to create jobs, preserve our natural resources, protect the environment and strengthen the bottom line for businesses,” said Vilsack. “This is part of the Administration’s “all of the above” energy strategy.

Stable energy costs create an environment for sustainable job growth in rural America.”

Included in the Secretary’s announcement are four alternative energy projects here in New Mexico. The projects selected for funding are: • Cornucopia Enterprises, LLC of Fort Worth will receive a $10,000 grant to assess the feasibility of using solar photovoltaic and wind turbines in conjunction with passive solar, algae,

etc. for greenhouses, a fish pond, at its manufacturing facility in Rociada, N.M. • Custom Steelworks, LLC, of Silver City. This $9,633 project will fund the purchase and installation of an 8.82 grid-tied photovoltaic system to defray electricity use from grid for use in metal work facility.

• Ritter Investments, LLC in Roswell is receiving $20,000 to provide new and more efficient HVAC units for an office building in Roswell.

• Sitterly, Inc. of Clovis is receiving $20,000 to provide more efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems and more efficient insulation for an office building in Clovis.

• TRU, LLC of Belen is receiving $4,055 grant to be used to replace lighting and making improvements to refrigeration units for a restaurant/gas station/convenience store in Belen.

Upon hearing about the funding of these four projects, USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner said, “These REAP grants are vital to keep these businesses improve their bottom line by saving money by using less energy” Brunner added, “At the same time these businesses are also helping our country become energy independent.”

REAP offers funds for farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements. These federal funds leverage other funding sources for businesses.

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Kingston Trio brings iconic folk sounds to the Spencer How big an act is the Kingston Trio? Big enough that the their first 19 albums not only reached Billboard’s Top 100, but 14 of them entered the top 10, with five albums alone hitting the number one spot. At the height of their popularity, the Kingston Trio was arguably the most popular vocal group in the world, having single-handedly ushered in the folk music boom of the late 50s and early 60s. They transformed music, creating a demand for young men strumming and singing folk songs in harmony. They are described by critics “as the most vital and popular folk group in the world” during their 1957-1963 reign. With the release of their version of “Tom Dooley” in the fall of 1958, the Kingston Trio changed American popular music forever, inspiring legions of young listeners to pick up guitars and banjos and join together in hootenannies and sing-alongs.

The recognition of the trio’s real value has been near universal. Their first Grammy Award was in 1959 for Best Country and Western Recording (They had no folk category at the time) for “Tom Dooley.” In 1960, it was for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording.

“Tom Dooley,” the recording, got the Grammy Hall

of Fame Award in 1998 and they received a Lifetime Achievement Award last year. They’ve been in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame since 2000; the Hit Parade Hall of Fame since 2008; and “Tom Dooley” is in the Library of Congress National Registry of Historically Significant Recordings as of 2008.

Today the group features Bill Zorn, as well as George Grove and Rick Dougherty, all who hold a lengthy background in the Trio’s music and are true to the Trio’s trademarked sound (under the purview of

original member Bob Shane).

Shane founded The Kingston Trio together with Dave Guard and Nick Reynolds – college buddies who played their eclectic selection of calypso, folk and foreign songs at fraternity parties, college hangouts and other minor gigs.

With a savvy manager and lots of rehearsal postcollege, they started playing coffee shops and nightclubs in the San Francisco area.

Their first album on Capitol Records featured “Tom Dooley,” and although it was a tragic story of a murdered girl and the execution of her killer that occurred back in 1866, people really liked the tale…and the rest is history.

The trio had other hugely popular songs like “Scotch and Soda,” “MTA,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” and “Seasons in the Sun” in their repertoire – all of which will be heard at their Spencer Theater concert on Thursday, July 5 at 8 p.m. About 100 excellent seats are available for $79 and $76. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com. A smoked brisket buffet ($20) will also be available at 6 p.m.

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HOBBS: July 4 Celebration all day – Harry McAdams Park 4th of July BBQ and Montgomery Gentry Concert, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 5-7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Montgomery Gentry concert, 7 p.m. in the Lea County Event Center Arena. Call 1-800-735-1288 to buy tickets. Fireworks will begin after the concert Basketball All Stars, 1 p.m.

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CARLSBAD: July Wed’s Coffee Connection, 7 a.m. Trinity Hotel Sat’s Carlsbad Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Eddy County Courthouse lawn. Runs through mid-October. Fresh produce, handmade crafts, entertainment, educational presentations, kids’ activities and more.

4 18th Annual Parade, Downtown, 8 a.m.

Rap Music and Art Show, Beach Bandshell, 2:30 - 5 p.m.

Carlsbad High School Band‘s Patriotic Performance, Beach Bandshell, 6 p.m.

Fireworks Show, 8 p.m.

ARTESIA: July 4 July 4th Celebration Full day of events, sports and fun for the entire family. Run/Walk starts at 7 a.m. at the Walmart parking lot; parade starts at 9 a.m. at Bulldog Blvd., fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. at Jaycee Park. 575-7462744

LongCoat Fine Art 2012 Summer Show Schedule

LongCoat Fine Art is proud to present the work of California artist Richard Aliers. Richard currently resides in Escondido, Calif., but will be moving to Lubbock in the near future. Richard is a perfect fit for our gallery. Watch for more of his wonderful work coming here very soon. Richard works in oil, as well as does beautiful pencil works. We will see if we can work a show it at the end of the summer.

JULY 2012 Saturday, July 7 – Master artist Roger Williams will be here for a show of new works. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 13 thru 15 – Azadi Rugs from Scottsdale, Arizona, who is the oldest family owned rug company in the U.S., will be in the gallery with a selection of their fine rugs from 17 countries. They will be here from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.

Saturday, July 21 – Watercolor artist William K. Schumpert will be here with a show of his new works. William’s love of the Native American culture is reflected in his wonderful paintings. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 28 – Chuck Mardosz from Colorado Springs will be here with a show of his new works. Chuck’s lush, representational style of painting follows in the tradition of American art, and makes Chuck one of the most popular artists in the gallery. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.

LongCoat Fine Art located at 2825 Sudderth Dr, Suite E, in Ruidoso 575-257-9102; longcoatfineart@gmail.com or www.longcoatfineart.com

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ROSWELL: July Sat’s Enchanted Evening, 8 p.m.

Bottomless Lakes State Park 3, 10 Galaxy 8 - Free Summer Kid Shows, 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., “Harry Potter 7 Part 1” 575-6231010 4 Elks Lodge #969 - Annual Free BBQ for Veterans, 1720 N. Montana, 4 - 7 p.m. 575-622-1560 Roswell Sertoma Mike Satterfield Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza, Cielo Grande Recreation Area, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sand Volleyball tournament, band concert, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. 575-624-6720 7 Jan Girand Book Signing, Roswell Public Library, 2 p.m., for her book “Enchanted Lands, NM” ENMU-Roswell Community Band Spring Concert, ENMURoswell Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free concert with a reception following.. 575-624-7233 12 Roswell Museum & Art Center International Summer Film Series “As It Is In Heaven” 100 W. 11th St., 7 p.m. Free. 575-6246744

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Mescalero Apache Ceremonial and Rodeo, Mescalero Rodeo Grounds; main gate opens at 10 a.m.; dances from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Rodeo everyday at 1:30 p.m.

Lunch served at noon & dinner at 5 p.m. Admission $5 for nonnatives. 575-464-4494 Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods. Live music at 6 p.m. with Suzie Weber and the Mixx; movie at dusk, “Ghostbusters.” 575-464-7777; innofthemountaingods.com

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ALTO: July 4 The Kingston Trio at the Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 p.m., pre-show buffet 6 p.m. With the release of “Tom Dooley” in 1958, the Kingston Trio changed American popular music forever. For more information: 1-888-818-7872; www. spencertheater.com. Tickets start at $76; buffet tickets are $20 RUIDOSO: July 6-8 Lincoln County ART Loop, Self-guided tour of Lincoln County artist studios. For list of artists and locations, visit artloop.org. 1-877377-6576 7-8 Ruidoso Evening Lions Gun and Craft Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, July 7, 9 a.m.

- 6 p.m.; July 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission $5. 575-430-8681 CAPITAN: July 4 Smokey Bear Fun Run, 10k & 2-mile fun run; 7:30 a.m. at intersection of East Creek Road & Pine Lodge Road. 575-354-2748; www. sbhacapitan.org/FunRun.aspx 4-7 57th Smokey Bear Stampede, Dutch oven cooking, kid’s rodeo, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and more at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Rodeo 7 p.m. daily. Fireworks at dusk, July 4, restrictions permitting. www.smokeybearstampede.com CARRIZOZO: July 4 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Celebration, Valle del Sol, Hwy 380 south of Carrizozo, 5 - 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk. 575-648-2737 8 Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies, McDonald Park, 5 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.

BBQ and cold drinks available to benefit the Carrizozo Little League.

In case of rain, the concert will move to the Women’s Club at 11th and D. Ave. www.carrizozomusic. org, 575-648-2757 WHITE OAKS: July Fri’s The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, flowers, crafts and entertainment

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ALAMOGORDO: July Tues- Shroud Exhibit and Museum Sun The Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall offers a backlit, full-sized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer 3D experience, making the Turin Shroud available to all, including the visually impaired. Tues-Fri, 1 - 6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 2-4 p.m. Free admission. 575-4462113, ShroudNM.com 3 Full Moon Night, White Sands, music by Hard Road Trio. Admission $3 per person, 16 yrs. and older.

575-679-2599 4 Freedom Faith Fireworks Celebration, Bethel Baptist Church, 1316 Scenic Dr., 4 - 10 p.m. Gospel sing, free food, family fun & fellowship, car and motorcycle show.

575-437-7311 Traditional Patriotic Fireworks Show, sponsored by NM Museum of Space History & the City of Alamogordo. Starts approx. 9 p.m. & can be seen from just about anywhere in Alamogordo. 575-4373840 ext. 41153 4-5 Farmer’s Market, Alamogordo Alameda Park, 5-6 p.m.

CLOUDCROFT: July Fri’s Family Movie Night. 8:30 p.m. in Zenith Park behind the Chamber, weather permitting.

4 Parade, Hwy 82/Burro Ave, 2 p.m.

BBQ & Live Music, Zenith Park, 4 6 p.m. Street Dance featuring Terry Bullard 6 - 7 “Shoot-Out at Hole in the Wall,” Melodrama, 7:30 p.m.

7 Family Games, Zenith Park, 2 p.m. Egg toss, sack races, hula hoop contest. Street Dance featuring Single Tree 8 Pie Auction/Homemade Ice Cream, Zenith Park, 2 p.m.