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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.

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Miss New Mexico 2013 at the Spencer Theater

By Sandi Aguilar The 2013 Miss New Mexico contest will be held at the Spencer Theater in Alto, beginning June 16 with the crowning on Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. Eighteen girls between the ages of 17 and 24 will compete for the title of Miss New Mexico in order to further their character, charity efforts and scholarship opportunities. While some may perceive this competition as a beauty contest, to these girls, it is anything but.

“The Miss America and Miss New Mexico program has prompted me to

begin a self-improvement program from the inside out. I entered my first pageant on a whim and now I have meaningful opportunity to succeed with the program, connect with the community, make a difference, and earn scholarship money to further my education at the graduate level,” says Chanel Wiese, Miss Duke City.

This step into pageantry by circumstance rather than design seems to be the norm for New Mexico contestants. Advancing themselves, their education and their goals is their motivaContinued on pg. 4

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SCHEDULE: Tuesday, June 18 6-7 p.m. Meet and Greet at Sonic Drive-In Wednesday, June 19 Dinner at Flying J Dinner Theater and Miss America 2000

Friday, June 22 7 p.m.

Second Preliminary Show Crowning of the 2013 New Mexico Outstanding Teen Saturday, June 22 12:30 p.m. Autograph signing at the NM Classic Car Show For Make a Wish Foundation at the Ruidoso Convention Center 8 p.m.

Final competition and crowning of Miss NM 2013 at the Spencer Theater Crowning party at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca lobby immediately following the crowning

Thursday, June 20 Bippety Boppety Boo Luncheon with Little Misses at Sanctuary on the River 7 p.m.

First Preliminary Show at Spencer Theater 9:30 p.m. Visitation at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca

Catherine Compton Stephanie Chavez

Ashlyn Davis Miss Carlsbad

Alexis Duprey

Miss Otero County

Miss Ruidoso

Dominique Ehrl

Miss Northern New Mexico

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Adrienne Jaramillo Alyssa Garcia

DeAnna Jerge Miss Roswell

Juliann Lamb Miss Zia

Miss Cloudcroft

Tara Markham

Miss Chaves County

Miss New Mexico Festival

Miss Alamogordo

Shelby Marquez Miss Artesia

Taylor Rey

Andrea O’Connor

Alexis Fuentes

Miss Las Cruces

Kristen Schrader

Miss Enchanted Forest

Gabrielle Torres Miss Rio Rancho

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Chanel Wiese Miss Duke City

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MISS NEW MEXICO, from pg. 2 tor. Finding a deeper sense of who they are and who they can be is the result.

“I started participating in the pageant because I thought the idea of giving scholarships to young women for their hard work, scholastic ability, and commitment to their community was a phenomenal idea. Over the years, I have found that the Miss America system is more of a sisterhood that has inspired me to tackle all obstacles in my path and has given me the confidence to believe that I can do anything,” says Alexis Duprey, Miss Otero County.

To become Miss New Mexico, a contestant must first win a local competition, a process requiring personal commitment, perseverance, talent and ambition. Each girl should be committed to public service, helping others and a role model that someone can look up to. The girls must pick a cause and raise awareness to affect change for a social issue. Autism, Alzheimer’s and cancer research are causes furthered by this year’s girls. The Children’s Miracle Network is Miss America’s national platform and each of the girls must also provide fundraising for this group.

DeAnna Jerge, Miss Roswell, says, “Miss America is not about winning a crown. This program taught me the importance of putting others needs ahead of your own. I want to impact as many lives as possible. Miss America’s duty is to inspire people to overcome their obstacles and reach their dreams.”

The competitions demonstrate style, service, character and scholarship. All will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges such as former Miss Americas, star musicians, business leaders and philanthropists. Each of the contestants will receive college scholarship assistance,

with the ultimate crown winner receiving $10,000 of direct scholarship support, made possible by the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation and the Westheimer Family Foundation. The Ruidoso-based Hubbard Foundation supports education and humanities and has provided thousands in scholarship assistance to Miss New Mexico contestants in recent years. The Westheimer Foundation is an educational advancement foundation.

Gabrielle Torres, Miss Rio Rancho, says, “What inspires me to be a part of the Miss NM organization are the people that I meet and interact with. To be surrounded by such compelling young women truly inspires me to want to be a level of influence for other young women of my generation. To be able to support and give back to my community is the most gratifying feeling. It is not what you get from receiving the crown that’s important, but rather who you become along your journey. Most importantly, this organization has moved me to have a deeper love and compassion for mankind.”

For the week prior to the pageant, the girls visit various locations in Ruidoso for community interaction as well as rehearsal for the final event. The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, Sonic Drive-In and the Make A Wish Car Show are public events in which autographs can be obtained.

Thursday and Friday host preliminary events such as the interviews and swim suit competitions. Saturday at 8 p.m. is the final event. Miss Outstanding Teen New Mexico for girls ages 13 to 17 will be crowned on Friday evening and there is even a Little Miss contest for younger girls. Schedule information can be found at www.missnewmexico.org and tickets purchased at www.spencertheater.com.

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Italians learn to fly RPAs at Holloman

By Airman 1st Class Leah Murray 49th Wing Public Affairs Office HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE — There’s no doubt that Holloman Air Force Base is home to extraordinary missions, but we wouldn’t be completely mission successful without the help of our foreign brothers and sisters. People are aware of our support from the German Air Force, but who else is helping the Holloman Remotely Piloted Aircraft mission?

The Italian air force is an integral part of Holloman AFB’s RPA training mission and there is a strong collaboration between our forces.

“I was sent here to the United States in 2003 for training when Italy decided to buy the program, but didn’t come to Holloman till January 2010” said Lieutenant Colonel Filippo Grosoli, Senior Nation Representative, Italian air force.

Grosoli is assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron and is the commander of the Italian air force’s training on the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper here.

“All the training we do here on Holloman AFB is directly on the MQ-1 and MQ-9s,” said Grosoli. The Italian air force has 10 exchange members currently conducting training here.

The Italians have one sensor operator and one pilot who are qualified to train American, German and British aircrews.

The Italian air force follows the same model as the U.S. Air Force, with officers trained to be pilots and enlisted members trained to be sensor operators.

“Our enlisted members are mostly Italian intelligence personnel sent from different communities in Italy” said Grosoli.

Currently Holloman AFB is the only base the Italians use for RPA training worldwide. “Training for students is about 3 to 4 months. I’ve been here since January 2010, and it’s been a great experience,” said Grosoli.

“Any exchange is a good experience, and it helps all of us learn from one another.”

“The nice part of the exchange program is that everyone can have the same mentality, so if we’re in a deployed location the different forces can collaborate together” said Grosoli.

For more information about Holloman and its personnel, please visit the Holloman website at www. holloman.af.mil; or visit the Holloman Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ HollomanonFB.

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Kids meetLINCOLN RPD officer and McGruff

ROSWELL — Children attending the Working Mother’s Daycare SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS met and spoke with Roswell Police Department (RPD) Recruiting/ • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 Training OffiRUIDOSO cer Brackeen, who spoke to the children about safety issues, such as wearing seatbelts and stranger danger. One of the children present said, “It’s important to listen to your parents.” Officer Brackeen validated her statement and told the group, “All parents want their children to be safe.” The youngsters were surprised by the appearance McGruff the Crime Dog during the safety talk. All WHITE SANDS / TULAROSA BASIN children present received a coloring ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA book of McGruff.

The safety talk presentation was a joint effort between the Roswell Police Department and the Roswell Safe Coalition.

Additional information regarding the Roswell Safe Coalition may be obtained by calling 575-6227233. For information on how the RPD can help a business/program with various presentations regarding safety issues, call 575-624-6770.

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Leadership Roswell Alumni Association to host annual awards banquet June 20 Several exceptional community leaders will be recognized during the Leadership Roswell Alumni Association’s (LRAA) Sixteenth Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Mexico Military Institute VMV Ballroom in Hinkle Hall, 101 W. College Blvd.

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Jim Lilley. The award is presented to a person with a long and documented history of improving and giving to Chaves County; a leader in his or her industry and a person that has not had much recognition in the past years for his or her work. Lilley, a U.S. Army veteran, has been a leader and volunteer in Roswell for many years. He is a tutor with the Roswell Literacy Council, a lector at Assumption Catholic Church, and served as a disaster team worker with the Chaves County Red Cross. He has taught life guarding for close to 50 years and is active in Senior Olympics, Roswell Runners Club, and several other local organizations.

Joan Blodgett will receive the Outstanding Leader Award. The recipient of this award is a role model in the community with a documented history of improving and giving to Chaves County over a span of many years. Blodgett is the Executive Secretary of Tobosa Developmental Services where she has been employed for 28 years. She is a graduate of Leadership Roswell

Class of 1993-1994. She graduated in May 2008 with Bachelor of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. She has served as board member of Keep Roswell Beautiful for many years and has worked as a water aerobics instructor at Roswell Racquet Club and Spa for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Altrusa Club of Roswell, a member of Roswell Runners Club, and a mentor to troubled youth in Chaves County Juvenile Detention Center for Friends for Life program since 1996.

The Commitment to Youth Award will be presented to Kelly Mack Cassels. This award recognizes those with a documented history of giving his or her time to youth activities spanning many years and known for their high moral standards, commitment to youth, and respect in the community.

Cassels is an attorney and shareholder at Sanders, Bruin, Coll and Worley in Roswell.

For about the last ten years, he has devoted much of his time, his resources, and his love to students in Roswell as the teen CBS teaching director, a non-denominational organization available to all youth. He has been instrumental in making sure there are volunteers to help each teenager, no matter where they are from or what their status in life is, to be all they can be.

Future leaders will also be honored at the banquet. The Emerging Leader Award with a $600 scholarship will be presented to Jasmine Hicks. Alexander Kirkland will receive the LRAA Teen Scholarship for $400.

ENMU-Roswell student is ‘Head of the Class’

ENMU-Roswell Presidential Scholar, Holden Giacco, 18, is the recipient of special recognition.

Giacco recently graduated from the Construction Trades program and received a graduation gift from Malco Products, Inc. He received a new package of sheet metal shears, a Malco cap, and a ‘Head of the Class’ certificate in “Recognition of Outstanding Work in a Building Trades Program of Study.” Giacco is now pursuing a degree in Industrial Courtesy photo Engineering Technology (IET). IET Holden Giacco received a “RecogniInstructor, Ferron Sutton, nominated tion of Outstanding Work in a Building Giacco for the recognition, saying he Trades Program of Study” certificate. was the top performing student in the Construction Trades program. Giacco is a 2012 graduate of Roswell High School.

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The upcoming racing week at Ruidoso Downs

Thoroughbreds take over center stage with the best NM-bred juveniles racing in the $167,000 Mountain Top Futurity on Saturday.

Trial winners Reaper, F M Forty One and Unsociable Major should attract most of the attention. On Sunday, fillies and mares race around two turns in the Zenyatta Handicap. Racing runs on a Friday through Monday schedule with a 1 p.m. first post time. There is always free parking and free general admission. For complete Ruidoso Downs’ information, go to www.raceruidoso.com, visit the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Facebook page and obtain the latest news by following the Ruidoso Press Box (@RuiPressBox) on Twitter.

Pajarita Sita tops qualifiers to Adequan Derby Challenge Chin Lee’s Pajarita Sita sped to a daylight win in the first of three trials to establish the fastest qualifying time to the Adequan Ruidoso Downs Derby Challenge on Friday afternoon.

The 10-fastest qualifiers from the trials qualify to race in the 400-yard Adequan Ruidoso Downs Derby June 29.

A daughter of Pappasito, Pajarita Sita covered the 400 yards in 19.345 seconds to win by an easy one-and-

one-quarter lengths under Tanner Thedford.

Pajarita Sita raced to her thirdstraight win by taking her Adequan Ruidoso Downs Derby Challenge trial. At Sunland Park, she won a $20,000 optional-claiming race and then took a $35,000 allowance race, each at 350 yards.

Nancy McCoy’s Coronas Ice Maiden, second to Pajarita Sita in their trial, was the second-fastest qualifier with a 19.540 mark.

The Paul Jonestrained daughter of Wave Carver won her only start as a two-year-old and has a Sunland Park allowance win from three tries this year.

Photo courtesy of Gay Harris, Ruidoso Downs Race Track

2013 Adequan Ruidoso Downs Derby Challenge qualifiers

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Pajarita Sita/1 Coronas Ice Maiden/1 Shelle Belle Blue/2 Cjs Rocksolid/2 Rockin Disco/3 Dreamin Dynasty/3 All About Torque/2 Scoot With Da Loot/1 If I Were Famous/3 Whiteface Eagle/3

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Alonso Orozco Paul Jones Dwayne Gilbreath Tammy Johnson Tammy Johnson Mike Joiner Guadalupe Munoz Donna McArthur Dwayne Gilbreath Jaime Aldavez

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HANDICAPPING

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Michael Cusortelli is a handicapper, blogger and freelance writer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, he has been a racing publicist and was most recently field editor and electronic news editor for the American Quarter Horse Racing Journal for 10 years. He has contributed to several industry publications, including the New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Magazine, Stallion E Search, The Horseplayer Magazine, Daily Racing Form, HoofBeats, and the Texas Thoroughbred Magazine. Joined SureBet in 2007. Email: oaktown_c@hotmail.com

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Racing Free announces a special day to ‘Let Freedom Ring’ The Racing Free team announced this week that Ruidoso Downs will be hosting a special “Let Freedom Ring – Racing Free Day” at the race track on July 6.

There will be special events and fundraisers to promote leveling the playing field of racing. “We want to create a day that not only spotlights those

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that are currently supporting Racing Free, but gives others the opportunity to sign-up and learn more about our mission to secure a positive future for racing” states Danielle Bryan, director of marketing.

Racing Free encourages all horsemen to attend, sign-up and reap the rewards of what the organization has to offer.

For a $300 membership fee, any time a member-horse wins any race and receives a clear drug test, the owner

of the horse will be rewarded $1,500 in monetary rewards. There are also opportunities available for breeders, trainers, industry organizations and race enthusiasts to get involved with corporate sponsorships and the Racing Free Breeder Incentive Program.

“We have big plans for Racing Free and the role it will play in the sport of horse racing” said Micah McKinney, co-founder. “Our focuses are on expanding memberships and involvement to all breeds and all racing organizations across the United States. Key players need to join so that we can fight the drug-front together.”

For more information on how you can get involved with Racing Free, visit the updated www. racingfree.com or call 325-248-5220.

Handicapping 101 Photo courtesy of Gay Harris, Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Unfettered remains undefeated with Norgor Derby victory RUIDOSO DOWNS — Lathrop Hoffman’s Unfettered was unchallenged and remains undefeated from four starts after a 10-and-one-half length romp in the $40,000 Norgor Derby over six furlongs on Sunday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs.

Jockey Enrique Portillo Gomez’s kept the 1-2 favorite Unfettered out of trouble on the outside of pacesetter Commander Cody and then let the Rockport Harbor gelding accelerate on the turn.

Unfettered showed that he is among the best sophomores in New Mexico when he drew away throughout the stretch to get the overwhelming victory.

The Johnnie Nall-trained Unfet-

tered was timed in 1:10.15 for the six furlongs.

Gaylon McGee’s Ize In Command was second by three-and-one-quarter lengths over Worry This.

Unfettered has made his rapid rise in the New Mexico three-year-old division in less than three months. He won his maiden at Sunland Park back in March and added a conditioned allowance win over the same track in April. The gelding stepped up to the stakes division with a trip to SunRay Park to win the one-mile Casino Handicap as the 2-5 favorite on May 4.

His likely Ruidoso Downs target would now be the Ruidoso Thoroughbred Derby in late August.

For the latest news, picks and results from this summer’s racing season, use this QR code to visit our home page. Look for the Horse Talk logo.

Part of the fun of watching trials is handicapping the races, looking for what are known as “angles” that other handicappers might miss. Along these lines, here are three basic rules of thumb to consider when analyzing 2-year-old trial races this time of year: 1. When looking at a horse’s workouts, give extra weight to its performance in training races, which give us a better idea of how a horse fares under actual racing Michael Cusortelli conditions. Training races for 2-year-olds were held at Ruidoso Downs from May 6-8, at Remington Park in Oklahoma City in February and March, and at Retama Park in Texas in February.

2. Consider a trainer’s record with 2-year-old starters. This information, including starts and winning percentage, can be found in most past performance products, including TrackMaster and Daily Racing Form.

3. When looking at horses that have had previous starts, consider the competition they’ve run against. For example, if they’re coming out of a maiden or trial win, did any of the horses they beat come back and win their next out? TrackMaster Quarter Horse past performances include class ratings which make it easier for handicappers to gauge the level of competition horses have faced in previous races, though these class ratings are more accurate with 3-year-olds, as most 2-year-olds haven’t established class form this time of year.

Michael Cusortelli is a handicapper, blogger and freelance writer based in Albuquerque. A graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, he has been a racing publicist and was most recently field editor and electronic news editor for the American Quarter Horse Racing Journal for 10 years. He has contributed to several industry publications, including the New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Magazine, Stallion E Search, The Horseplayer Magazine, Daily Racing Form, HoofBeats, and the Texas Thoroughbred Magazine. He joined SureBet in 2007. Email: oaktown_c@ hotmail.com.

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Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity on tap this weekend

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The spotlight continues to shine on New Mexico-bred juveniles this weekend with the running of the Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity on Saturday.

Trainer Todd Fincher had a terrific day in the trials to the $167,000 race, winning the first two of three trials with R.D. Hubbard’s Reaper and FM Forty One. Reaper rolled to a three-quarterlength win with Duane Sterling at the helm, taking the lead in the stretch over 3-2 favorite Vernissage and never letting

up. F M Forty One, owned by Alan and Melanie Miller, Dale Taylor and Mike Henson, pulled out a win in his trial in 1:01.04.

Fincher also had Zesty Salsa in the third trial, who was pacing most of the race before being passed by Joel Barchardt’s Unsociable Major for the victory.

Other horses up for Saturday’s race are Devilish Beast, Texas Time Teras and Mays Or Mantle – two-and-one quarter lengths ahead of Zesty Salsa in the final trial.

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Exotic wagering made easy

There are two basic types of horseracing bets - straight bets and exotic bets.

The first article in this series, “Five easy steps to place your first horse racing bet” introduced straight bets including WIN, PLACE and SHOW. This article introduces the reader to Exotic bets which fall into two very distinct categories – single-race bets and multi-race bets. This week’s article covers the single-race bets: Exactas, Quinellas, Trifectas and Superfectas. These exotic bets allow for multi-horse wagering on individual (single) races.

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Exacta: The simplest single-race exotic bet, the Exacta requires the bettor to predict the winning horse and the second-place horse, ‘exactly’ in order.

The Exacta bet will pay more than betting either of the horses individually to win or place.

Quinella: Similar to the Exacta, but the Quinella does not require the bettor to predict the order of the first two horses. The bettor has to predict the horses which will finish in the top two places, but does not have to predict which of those two will actually win the race. The Quinella is easier to predict than an Exacta, and also pays less than the Exacta, generally about half of the Exacta payout.

Trifecta: The Trifecta is similar to the

Exacta but takes it a step further. It requires the bettor to predict the horses that finish in the top 3 positions in the race in order. Much harder to predict than an Exacta, and will pay out much more.

• Superfecta: The most difficult of the single-race exotics, the Superfecta, requires the bettor to predict the first four finishers, in order. Picking a winning Superfecta is difficult but very profitable.

Players who specialize in exotic wagers generally take different combinations of horses rather than a ‘straight’ bet of only one combination. Choosing several possible combinations of horses increases the chances of winning. For example, a ‘boxed’ wager allows you to take every possible

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combination of a set of horses.

If you a ‘key’ a horse, you are taking the horse to win and then take several horses in combination to finish second, third, etc.

The bettor can also pick individual horses and then ‘wheel’ the remaining horses. An example – if you like the #1 horse to win but want to bet an Exacta – bet “1/ALL” where you pick the #1 horse to win and any (ALL) of the remaining horses in the race to finish second.

Exactas, Quinellas, Trifectas and Superfectas are now available on almost every race at most major simulcast tracks.

Exotic wagering offers the serious race horse handicapper the potential for large and even life-changing payouts, and now accounts for nearly 65 percent of all money wagered on horse racing.

My Metal of Roswell Chamber ribbon cutting

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My Metal of Roswell, a family-owned, New Mexico-based business, is located at 5701 N. Main. They provide metal buildings, fencing, roofing, pipe components, garage doors and much more.

MTD Media radio remote was on hand to celebrate the occasion with hot dogs, drinks, raffle and Texas Rangers Giveaway for 4 entry location – My Metal of Roswell is the only location in Roswell for entries to win airfare/hotel and Texas Rangers seats for four (for information, see ad pg. 14).

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Salsa party with fresh ingredients Chips and salsa seem to be a great hit at parties and are often enjoyed by all age groups. What we may not realize is that enjoying fresh salsa is also an excellent way to take pleasure in fresh vegetables. The good thing is, we don’t have to wait for the party to enjoy salsa, as it is super easy to make. All we need to do is know how to chop vegetables.

Basic salsa ingredients includes tomatoes, onions and our choice of hot or mild peppers and seasonings. The combination of these ingredients includes vitamins such as beta-carotene, B complex, vitamins C and E, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, lycopene and folic acid. Here are a few recipes to add health and flavor to our lifestyle: Basic salsa – 1 ½ cup diced small tomatoes, 1/3 cup diced red onion, 1/3 cup diced hot or mild pepper of our choice (I use bell pepper so I don’t have to worry about spiciness), 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro. Mix ingredients in a bowl and add garlic powder and sea salt to taste. To flavor it up just a tad bit more, add pineapple or peach chunks for a unique taste that is totally delicious.

Black bean salsa – 1 ½ cup diced small tomatoes, 1/3 cup diced red onion, 1/3 cup diced pepper, 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed if using canned beans). Mix ingredi-

ents in a bowl adding garlic powder, sea salt and cumin to taste.

This recipe also tastes great with a squeeze of lime and you may also wish to add ½ cup fresh uncooked corn.

Mango salsa – 2 cups peeled and cubed Angie Fernandez mangoes, ½ cup diced Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com red bell pepper, 1 medium jalapeño diced (may be substituted with ½ cup of diced bell pepper to avoid hot jalapeño), 1/3 cup cilantro, 1/3 cup diced purple onion, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, salt and pepper.

Mix ingredients in a bowl adding salt and pepper to taste. Avocado chunks may also be added to this delicious treat.

Don’t forget to make the wise choice when choosing tortilla chips, as not all food is created equal. Read the ingredients list carefully and choose the chips that contain more natural ingredients.

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‘The Jade Bracelet’ at the Old Mill Ruidoso’s historic Old Mill hosts The Jade Bracelet to be presented by Mama Hottie & The Sterilizers on June 29. Saturday night at 7 p.m., the stage is set for an evening of musical entertainment, murder and tongue-incheek mayhem. The Jade Bracelet is a one-act play written by local, aspiring playwright, Blake Martin.

Who dunnit? Private detective Spade Holmes leads suspects and audience through a twisted labyrinth of brilliant deductions to expose the homicidal thief. It proves to be chilling tale of super human misconceptions, alien vaudeville and unrequited love.

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Eight actors (including Mama Hottie’s Tim McCasland, Deanna and Blake Martin) portray a mystery comedy where Billy the Dostoevsky, the owner of a priceless, stolen bracelet, is murdered.

Mama Hottie & The Sterilizers provide a concert of acoustic folk-rock, bluegrass and cha-cha-cha in the midst of this intriguing event at Ruidoso’s historic Old Dowlin Mill. Tickets are $15. Snacks and refreshments are provided. You can purchase tickets at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and locations throughout the village, or call 575-973-4348.

Leftover deer, javelina hunting licenses go on sale June 26 SANTA FE — More than 2,500 deer hunting licenses and almost 900 javelina licenses that were not allocated during the annual drawing for 2013-14 big-game hunting licenses will go on sale at 10 a.m.

MDT June 26, only on the Department of Game and Fish website.

New Mexico residents will get first shot at the licenses during the first-come, first-served sale. License sales will be open to residents only for the first 24 hours. The sale will be opened to everyone, regardless of residency, at 10 a.m. June 27.

To be eligible to buy a leftover license, hunters are

minutes, sometimes seconds, after sales begin. reminded that they must previously have purchased Leftover licenses will be sold online only. Licenseither a Game Hunting or Game Hunting and Fishing es and stamps can be printed from any computer by license. Those licenses, along with Habitat Improvement Stamps and Habitat Management Access Valida- signing on to an account and selecting “My purchases.” For more information about the leftover license tions, also can be obtained through online accounts. sale or other Department of Game and Fish matters, Hunters are strongly encouraged to obtain or review please call the Department’s toll-free information line, online customer accounts, including their Customer 888-248-6866.

Identification number, user name and password, and users need to be signed on to their account before the sale begins. Popular licenses often sell out in Green Meadow Lake: No reports Bataan Lake: No reports from anfrom anglers this week. glers this week.

Grindstone Reservoir: Trout fishBlack River: Stream flow at Malaga ing was very good using PowerBait, on Monday was 3.4 cfs. No reports worms, marshmallows, garlic cheese, from anglers this week. salmon eggs and Pistol Petes. No Blue Hole Park Pond: Trout fishing reports on other species. was slow.

Jal Lake: We had no reports from Bonito Lake: Closed. anglers this week.

Bosque Redondo: Fishing was slow Lake Van: Fishing was slow to fair for all species. using nightcrawlers, dough bait and Bottomless Lakes: No reports from liver for catfish. No reports on other anglers this week. species.

Brantley Lake: Anglers are to pracOasis Park Lake: Fishing was good tice catch-and-release for all fish here using homemade dough bait and as high levels of DDT were found in worms for catfish. Fishing was good several fish. using worms for sunfish. No reports Carlsbad Municipal Lake: No reon other species. ports from anglers this week.

Pecos River: Stream flow below Chaparral Park Lake: Fishing was Sumner Lake on Monday was 103 fair to good using liver and stink bait cfs. Fishing was fair to good using for catfish. No reports on other spechicken liver and worms for catfish. cies.

Fishing for all other species was slow.

El Rito Creek: Trout fishing was Perch Lake: No reports from anglers good using salmon eggs and worms. this week.

Greene Acres Lake: Fishing was Ruidoso River: Stream flow near slow to fair using liver, nightcrawlers Hollywood on Monday was 10 cfs. and homemade dough bait for catfish. Trout fishing was good using salmon No reports on other species. eggs, worms and prince nymphs.

Fishing report for Southeast NM

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Babes on a roll

By Eugene Heathman and Seana Maloney The 575 Roller Babes started in July of 2011. A handful of women, with a love for the sport, began an incredible journey.

Skaters comprise of women from the Lea and Eddy county areas. The 575 Roller Babes are a part of Tall City Roller Betties League out of Midland/Odessa.

At the beginning of this season the team welcomed Coach Deloyed Landreth and his wife Lisa into the family. Coach Landrerth has been coaching the last three years for Crossroads City Derby in Las Cruces, while Lisa Landreth has a lot to offer in experience as a skater. Coach Landreth and Lisa have become a part of the team’s growth and development this season. So far, the 575 Roller Babes have been undefeated this season and are growing in popularity. Their last home bout drew in approximately 700 spectators, which has surpassed the attendance of recent concert events.

The 575 Roller Babes are always recruiting new skaters, nonskating officials, referees and sponsors. No experience is necessary to join this amazing team and what better way to promote healthy family fun than to sponsor your local roller derby team.

Ladies in New Mexico are embracing roller derby – one of the fastest-growing contact team sports around. Roller derby competitions are known as bouts played in two 30-minute periods, with a 20-minute half time break. Skaters rarely pick their own ‘handle’ or derby name, which must be earned. Beginners are candidly known as “fresh meat” to the team until they earn their wheels. Competitors use roller skates with four wheels.

Derby rules prohibit in-line skates. Roller skating helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and mouth guards complete the derby uniforms for the safety of competitors.

The objective of roller derby is for players known as jammers attempt to break through the opponents’ blockers and earn points for every opponent they pass. Defensive players are called blockers who help jammers get through the pack while preventing the opponent’s jammers from passing.

Unlike the raised oval track surfaces of traditional roller derby rinks, the flat track is roped and taped on a flat surface such as a gymnasium floor. The track itself is 88’x50’. There needs to be a 5’-10’ referee skating area around the track to see everything going on. So basically an area of approximately 100’x60’ is needed for just the playing and referee area.

The Roller Babes’ next bout is scheduled June 22 at the Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Highway in Hobbs.

The doors open at 6 p.m. First whistle is at 7 p.m. General admission tickets cost $10 each. Children age 10 and under are free.

Photo courtesy of Brujo Betancourt

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Cowboys top Rangers and Cops in charity shootout

By Jack Shuster The weather was warm with occasional breezes as 35 contestants and a whole passel of range workers and spectators rode into Ruidoso Downs on June 8 from as far west as Silver City and as far east as Texas for the annual Rangers, Cops and Cowboys Charity Match hosted by the Lincoln County Regulators, the Cowboy Action Shooting arm of the Ruidoso Gun Club and an affiliate of the Single Action Shooting Society. Visiting Cowboy San Juan Steve who came from the Houston area traveled the farthest.

The Lincoln County Regulators dress Western, shoot Western and never use their real names. They hold a monthly shooting competition in a unique Old West style in “Old Lincoln,” the premier Cowboy Action Shooting town at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road in Ruidoso Downs. Cowboy 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 old time stage coach shotguns. It is the fastest-growing family shooting sport in the world.

The annual Rangers, Cops and Cowboys Charity Match was organized by Ruidoso Police Lieutenant Wade Proctor and Ranger Dave Warnack of the U.S. Forest Service with the help of Lincoln County Regulators Gunsmoke Cowboy of Capitan, Captain Jack McQuesten, Mesa Rose and Special Constable Doc Lecter, all of Ruidoso and former Special Constable Frank Coe

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At top, the Cowboys; above left, the Rangers; above right, the Cops.

of Alto. Proving that it takes a bunch to set up a Western village, volunteers appearing at the “Old Lincoln” range on Friday to set up targets included Lincoln County Regulators Gunsmoke Cowboy, Dirty Earl, of Capitan, Louisiana Slim, of Texas, English Lyn and Texas Tiger, both of Albuquerque and Capt. Jack McQuesten. Also helping to set up were Ruidoso Police Lieutenant Wade Proctor, U.S Forest Service Ranger Dave Warnack and Dave Warnack Sr. Match Director for the event was Gunsmoke Cowboy with J. Frank Norfleet and English Lyn serving as Posse Marshalls. The Cowboys used their period firearms in the shoot-out, while the Forest Rangers and the Law Enforcement Officers used their regular service firearms. Eighteen competitors shot with the Cowboys while 13 contenders blasted away with the Forest Rangers and four participants joined the Law Enforcement Officers. The Cowboys proved that the way of the Old West was best.

The first stage of the competition Partnering with: was won by Gunsmoke Cowboy with English Lyn and Sundance Kid taking second and third place.

Gunsmoke Cowboy took first place on Stage Two with Texas Tiger scoring for the six female competitors by taking second place. Third place was secured by her husband, English Lyn. On the third stage of the competition, Sundance Kid scored on top with English Lyn coming in second and J.

rangers give-aWay  Hotel stay for 4

at the Howard Johnson of Arlington, July 5 & 6 (2 rooms for 2 nights)  4 Passes to Six Flags Over Texas  4 BallPaRK tICKets to the Connie Mack Suite Friday July 5; Rangers vs. Houston Astros  aIRFaRe FoR 4 via American Airlines from Roswell to DFW (depart Friday; return Sunday)

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Register to win at these locations (Must be at least 18 to win.): CARLSBAD Décor of Carlsbad • 815 W. Mermod Eddy Federal Credit Union • 909 W. Pierce Cone Jewelers • 111 S. Canyon HOBBS The Model • Broadmoor Mall, 1401 N. Turner Kendall’s Kountry Meat Market • 1224 E. Sanger Home Entertainment & Security • Albertson’s Plaza, next to PVT ARTESIA: Cisco Equipment • 1706 S. 1st St. RUIDOSO: Sierra Blanca Pharmacy • 1206 Mechem SEMINOLE, TX: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit • 701 N . Main ROSWELL: My Metal of Roswell • 5701 N. Main

Frank Norfleet coming in third.

Law Enforcement bested Stage Four with Officer Paul Flores of the New Mexico State Police taking first place, followed by Sundance Kid and English Lyn. Overall Top Gun for the Annual Rangers, Cops and Cowboys Charity Match was Sundance Kid with English Lyn taking second place overall and Gunsmoke Cowboy coming in third. Top shooters for the Cowboys were, of course, Sundance Kid, English Lyn and Gunsmoke Cowboy. Best of the Forest Rangers were Derek Driscoll, Duane Cilessen and Reid Driscoll and topping the Law Enforcement Officers were State Police Officer Paul Flores, guest LEO shooter Capitan Regulator of Capitan and Ruidoso Police Department Lieutenant Wade Proctor.

Both English Lyn and Sundance Kid shot the entire match without a miss.

The Lincoln County Regulators worked hard to prepare the Cowboy Action Shooting town of “Old Lincoln” to accommodate modern shooters and several Regulators elected not to shoot in order to help with match duties. Frank Coe and Capt. Jack McQuesten registered all of the shooters and McQuesten ran the safety flags for one of the posses. Kiowa Mike and his son Chase helped out by running the safety flags for the other posse. Frank Coe and Mesa Rose did a great job in translating the scoring apparatus to fit all comers and handled the match scoring and computer data entry.

The silent auction brought in a total of $332 with donations that included a massage from the Blue Lotus Salon, a Bowie knife display from Doc Lector, a Maxpedition gear bag from Capt. Jack McQuesten and more.

Additionally, $240 was raised for a Henry .22 lever-action rifle donated by the Ruidoso Gun Club and a Remington .30-06 rifle, courtesy of Forest Ranger Dave Warnack.

Tim Coughlin, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca, and his wife Lori, along with Judge Beverly Rankin, helped run the fund raising. Coughlin also competed with the Law Enforcement team. Added to the entry fees, a total of $1,447 was raised for the youth of our community and will be divided between the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca and the newly forming Ruidoso Law Enforcement Explorer Post, a career-oriented program for young men and women ages 14 through 20, supported by the Ruidoso Police Department.

July will see the Lincoln County Regulators involved in “A Shootout at Old Mesilla” with stages and historical research by Lincoln County Regulators Special Constable Doc Lecter. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 at the Ruidoso Gun Club range, a halfmile off Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. The public is invited to attend each of the Lincoln County Regulators’ monthly matches. Eye protection is required and hearing protection is suggested. Eye and ear protection will be available. Bring a lawn chair. For more information about the Lincoln County Regulators and Cowboy Action Shooting, visit www.LincolnCountyRegulators.org or call Gunsmoke Cowboy at 575-808-0459.

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EVENTS CALENDAR CHAVES COUNTY

ROSWELL: Jul 5-8 UFO Festival 2013, downtown Roswell. UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike will join in on one of the most-debated incidents in history. This three-day event will feature guest speakers, authors, live entertainment, a costume contest, pet costume contest, parade, family-friendly activities and more. www.ufofestivalroswell.com 6 19th Annual Lovelace Alien Chase 10K and 5K, Civic Center - Main and 10th St., 7 a.m. For more information: roswellrunnersclub@yahoo.com

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

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

7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older. 575-464-7028 23 Sundays Under The Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 p.m. Live music by 24/7 Band (R&B Funk) at 6 and the movie “Rango” after sunset.

1-800-545-9011. Free 29 Chef Robert Irvine, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 4 - 9:30 p.m. Chef Robert Irvine, the host of shows from The Food Network including “Restaurant: Impossible,”“Dinner: Impossible” and “The Next Iron Chef,” flexes his culinary muscles with a cooking demonstration and tasting. 4 6:30 p.m.: A special Barnes & Noble mini-bookstore will be open to all guests featuring Chef Irvine’s latest book. Limited seating available.

Tickets start at $50. 888-262-0478 Jul 7 The Highwaymen Tribute Show, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 1 p.m. We’re taking you back to a time when the biggest, baddest country legends reigned – a tribute to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, also known as The Highwaymen. Tickets start at $50. www.innof themountaingods.com

EDDY COUNTY

ARTESIA: Jun Thur’s Summer Classic Movie Series, presented by the Artesia Arts Council. On the plaza, 8:15 p.m. Bring a chair and a drink. Free. 646-4122; artesiaartscouncil.com 28-29 2nd Annual Smokin’ On the Pecos State BBQ Championship, Eddy County Fairgrounds, 1302 13th Street. Competitors from across the nation compete for $12,000 in cash prize money.

Live music both days. NM Cowboy Mounted Shooters Sanctioned Shoot and a 2-day Craft Show.

575-513-4291 or 575-513-4290; www.smokinonthepecos.us. Free admission/parking to the public 29 Mark Chesnutt in concert, Eddy County Fairgrounds, 3402 S. 13th Street, 8 p.m. Tickets $10 each.

575-746-2744 or www.artesiaartscouncil.com CARLSBAD: Jun Fri’s Friday Focus, Best Western Stevens Inn, 1829 S. Canal St. 7:30 a.m. Carlsbad Chamber networking breakfast - share information about your business or organization. operations@carlsbadchamber.com Pre-School StoryTime, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. A short walk in the Park, weather permitting and activity will follow the story. 575-887-5516. No fee for this program: however, children must be accompanied by an adult 22 Music and the moon, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, 6:30 p.m. The Carlsbad Community Band will perform with a Full Moon Walk to follow. The concert is free; however normal entrance fees will apply for the Moon Walk (adults $5, children 7-12 $3, children 6 and under free). 575-887-5516

LEA COUNTY HOBBS: Jun 20 Hobbs Chamber Annual Banquet and Hobbs Jaycees Community Awards, Zia Park - Annex, 5:30 p.m. 575-397-3202; info@ chamber.org. $50 per person; $450 per 10-seat table 22 All Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby, Lea County Event Center, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Tickets $10, kids under 10 free. Tickets available at the Event Center or at Babe’s Sports Page, 575-392-2223

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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

LINCOLN COUNTY

ALTO: Jun 20-22 Miss New Mexico Pageant, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Road. Three nights of preliminary rounds and final competition for candidates seeking the Miss New Mexico 2013 scholarship and crown as well as the Outstanding Teen Crown. The scholarship support is made possible by the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation and the Westheimer Family Foundation. 575-336-4800; www. spencertheater.com. Thursday and Friday tickets $39 or $29. Saturday tickets $49 or $39 RUIDOSO: Jun 20 Business After Hours at Better Home Better Health Center, 2500 Sudderth Drive, Suites 11 and 12 (Lower floor of the Four Seasons Mall), 5 - 7 p.m. An evening of refreshments and networking.

Discuss and share ideas with fellow chamber members. 257-7395. Free 22 NM Classic Car Show for Make a Wish Foundation, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. More than $15,000 was raised for Make A Wish in 2012. More than 120 cars were displayed. Vendors, door prizes and raffles. 512-413-5658; www.newmexicoclassiccarshow. com/Home_Page.html Parks and Recreation Petting Zoo and Archery Shoot, Wingfield Park, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For youngsters ages 2 to 92. Bring the entire family and see the camel, Scottish bull, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and llamas. Ride a passenger train around the park and take archery shots at the cobra and Rex (not real of course). Renowned artist duo of Myranda/Streisand will also be on hand. 575-257-5030 Free Movie “A Night At The Opera,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. One of the most hilarious movies ever made, this classic farce featuring the outrageous genius of the Marx Brothers is a chance to see some of their best bits woven together seamlessly in a story of high society, matchmaking, and chaos.

575-257-2273 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Roadmap Concert, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 - 9:30 p.m. The band has added some new faces and will be playing a lot of new music. 575-257-7982; www.mountainannies.com. $15.

Free beverages

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Bryan Hutchinson - Annual Piano Concert - “40 Years at the Keyboard,” First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1211 Hull Road, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Featuring works by Maurice Ravel and Frederic Chopin. Reception following.

575 378 8160. Free Santa Fe Opera Educational Outreach Seminar Series, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 3 - 4 p.m. Barbara Westbrook continues her series with a lecture/ interactive event – this week’s topic is “The Marriage of Figaro.”

575-257-2273. Free 29-30 Arts & Wellness Festival, Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem. Sat., 11 a.m.

- 6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Featuring local artists, wellness providers and live music. Also learn about martial arts, pet health and the healing benefits of yoga from the merchants in Adobe Plaza.

Free. 305-519-2700 or 575-8023013; www.buddhayogaclass.com RUIDOSO DOWNS: Thru “Time Exposures: Picturing a 7/5 History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century,” Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70. This exhibit focuses on one of the oldest Native American communities with photos, interactive video, stories of the Pueblo of Isleta during the 19th century, artwork and pottery.

575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors and military, $5; ages 6 to 16, $2; under 6, free Thru “Celebracion del Arte” Juried 9/9 Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artist. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the visual arts of the American West.

Thirty-two artists were selected as finalists for the show. 575-3784142; www.hubbardmuseum.org WHITE OAKS: Jun Fri’s Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open for 2013 season, 4 p.m. to dusk. Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks. Local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, hot weekly favorites at the Goldrush Grill, baked goods, pottery, woodwork, handmade soaps, baskets, jewelry and metalsmithing from local artisans. Pan for gold and sip free coffee by the campfire

OTERO COUNTY

ALAMOGORDO: IMAX NM Museum of Space History “HUBBLE,” Daily at 11 a.m. 2 and 4 p.m. The seventh awe-inspiring film for the award-winning IMAX space team. Accompany the walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history; experience the power of the launches, heartbreaking setbacks and dramatic rescues. Explore the galaxies and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings “AIR RACERS,” Daily at 10 a.m. 12 and 3 p.m. Devoted to the fastest race in the world: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. Enter into Nevada’s Valley of Speed to experience the intensity and high-speed thrills of a sports event like no other combined with spectacular air show entertainment. También en español Jun 18 Classic Movie Night, Flickinger Center, 1110 New York Ave., 7 - 9 p.m. “Champion,“ featuring Kirk Douglas. 575-437-2202; www. flickingercenter.com. $2 per person 19 Free Kids Movie, “The Incredibles,” Flickinger Center, 1110 New York Ave., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

22 St. John’s Summer Supper, St. John’s Parish Hall, 1114 Indiana Ave., 6 - 8 p.m. A brisket dinner to benefit our landscaping fund.

Brisket, beans, coleslaw, dessert and a drink for just $10 a plate. www.stjohnsalamo.com/index. html; 575-437-3891 Tailgate Series, NM Museum of Space History, upper parking lot, 8 - 10 p.m. Featuring Big Band on the Rio Grande – swingin’ Big Band sounds. $42 per vehicle; walkups $10 per person or $15 per couple. $180 season pass. www.flickingercenter.com; 575-437-2202 27 Business After Hours, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., 5:30 - 7 p.m. An evening of great food, refreshments and networking with your fellow chamber members. Share, discuss and exchange idea. 575437-6120. Free CLOUDCROFT: Jun 29 Carapalooza Car Show, Zenith Park/James Canyon Highway, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Also a “Pie in the Sky” pie auction, great food, 50s, 60s, and 70s music, shopping on the Boardwalk and lots of family fun.

575-682-2733