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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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‘Celebrate Sinatra!’ kicks off Spencer’s summer season

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By Eugene Heathman Editor Every year, Friday before Memorial Day starts the summer Ruidoso Downs’ racing season.

Opening day is dedicated to the trials to the Ruidoso Futurity. This upcoming Friday the 2-year-old Quarter Horses will be racing to become one of the 10 horses with the 10-fastest qualifying times to be eligible for the $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity, which will be run June 9.

Ruidoso Downs’ opening weekend starts with day-long action Friday (May 24) with the trials to the $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity (post time 10 a.m.) and follows Saturday with the trials to the Ruidoso Derby, (post time 1 p.m.) which could have a record-setting $800,000 purse.

Post time is 1 p.m.

Sunday’s program offers a stakes doubleheader with the Fine Loom Handicap and the Courtesy photo First Lady Handicap. Post time

1 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Many of those young racehorses will be starting their careers in the Ruidoso Futurity trials. Thus, they will be making their first starts at the start of the season.

The ultimate goal for all of the 2-year-old Quarter Horses at Ruidoso Downs this summer is to race in the $2.6 million All American Futurity on Labor Day, closing day of the season.

The 440-yard All American Futurity is the iconic Quarter Horse race and its purse is the largest for any Quarter Horse race and the largest for any horse race, regardless of breed, for 2-yearolds in North America.

On the way to the All American Futurity the top prospects will be vying for a spot in the $1 million Rainbow Futurity, which will run on July 21.

Ruidoso Downs racing runs on a Friday through Monday schedule. Post times (with the exception of some holidays and opening weekend) are 1 p.m.

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Caballo, ‘the quiet lake’

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By Eugene Heathman Editor On the cusp of the figurative boundary of southeast New Mexico on Interstate 10 is Caballo Lake State Park (CLSP).

Caballo (Spanish for horse) lake is the closest and largest seriously navigable body of water from Otero and Lincoln County.

Known as ‘the quiet lake’ or by some old timers as ‘lake Geritol,’ Caballo lake is a hidden gem for family watersports, fishing, camping, hiking and mountain biking. There are no hotels, fast food establishments or Walmarts like its northern big sister Elephant Butte in Truth or Consequences.

What outdoor recreationalists will find is a quaint but well-stocked mini-grocer, supply and bait shop named Lil’ Abners just a couple miles to the north of the park entrance with auto fuel, propane and RV supplies just a short distance further at the KOA campground.

CLSP encompasses approximately 11,500 surface acres of waters from the Rio Grande impounded behind Caballo Dam, as well as 5,384 land acres.

Caballo Dam was completed in 1938 and was constructed as part of the Rio Grande Compact in order to provide a dependable supply of water for the farmers in New Mexico, Texas and the Republic of Mexico. Initial recreational facilities were constructed in the 1960’s.

The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) constructed the Riverside Campground, a shady oasis just below the dam complete with playgrounds, river fishing opportunities and well maintained modern facilities. In 1964, Caballo became a state park. The dam and reservoir continue to be maintained and operated by the BOR. The friendly and knowl-

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edgeable staff and rangers are one of the finest attributes of the state park.

CLSP is the primary aquatic destination for many New Mexicans and for visitors to southwestern New Mexico from all over the nation. Located in the dramatic landscape of the northern Chihuahuan desert, it has become an oasis in an otherwise arid environment. Visitors are attracted to the lake’s majestic Caballo mountain landscape, striking desert sunsets, accessible shoreline and the warm waters for fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and water skiing.

The lakeshore provides a retreat for resident wildlife as well as seasonally migrating species of waterfowl.

Offering many conveniences for the outdoor recreation enthusiast; visitors can choose to camp along the miles of undeveloped beach or at one of three improved campgrounds. Improvements to campgrounds include electrical and water hookups, showers, flush toilets and delineated camping sites. Day use areas adjacent to the lake and along the river permit opportunities for picnicking. Two nature trails, as well as the seemingly endless shoreline, offer the hiker hours of walking experience. Two paved launch ramps accommodate boating visitors.

CLSP is open 365 days per year, 24 hours per day, with the exception of those areas which are seasonally closed, or those areas or facilities which are closed temporarily for maintenance or safety purposes. The office is generally open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. www.nmparks.com.

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Saint Joseph Apache Mission restoration crew tours La Luz pottery factory of an unusually fascinating chronicle

By Lynda A. Sánchez unfolding in their own backyard. Inside What does a “restoration” crew do the kiln one could see hundreds of on a field trip? They check out other historic sites and learn about the unique tiles still intact and awaiting a purpose, history and preservation goals of yet an- however that ended with the final firing about 1949 and they remain in neatly other gem of the New Mexico cultural stacked rows awaiting an unknown fate. landscape.

One of the younger members of the Recently just such a trip was taken crew commented that his grandmother to the famous La Luz Pottery Factory. and other family members either lived Founded in 1929, the site is located near there or worked at the factory during the base of the brooding Sacramento its heyday.

That information could lead Mountains on 250 acres of classic Chito additional fleshing out of the early huahuan Desert lands. It was a cultural cross road for the Mogollon and Apache history and might even provide photographs for the research phase of the peoples as well as early day settlers project. of the Tularosa For the restoration crew, Basin. it had special meaning since “Most people they have now learned that know about the the beautiful original roof La Luz pottery tiles that provided covering and beautiful clay for the St. Joseph Apache tiles for roof and Mission church built by the floor, however Apaches and Father Albert very few know Braun came from this unique the history behind setting and only a few miles the founding away from their own restoraof the factory,” tion project. The stones for stated noted the church walls were also archaeologist quarried locally and now the and tour guide crew members know the “rest Pete Eidenbach of the story.” of High Rolls.

Eidenbach is spearheading a plan to restore the site to its intriguing past and to nominate it as a National Historic Landmark.

Stepping back in time, the restoration crew from St. Joseph Apache Mission listened intently to the details of the history and Photos courtesy of Mary M Serna, restoration director, observed for St. Joseph Apache Mission themselves the The St. Joseph Apache Mission restoration crew take large kiln and a field trip to the La Luz Pottery Factory. Above is the other aspects kiln chimney.

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By Sue Hutchison Millions have donned appropriate footwear across the decades and headed down into the depths of the earth at Carlsbad Caverns national park which provides a paved path to surreal beauty.

The caves were given status of national monument in 1923. Beneath the rugged desert are more than 115 known caves held by limestone full of ocean fossil remains of plants and animals which have been said to have been imbedded before dinosaurs roamed the earth.

The Caverns have provided economic support to the southeast corner of New Mexico for decades. Providing employment for locals in addition to the millions of tourist dollars spent in area lodging, the benefits are far reaching.

More than 400,000 visit the caverns annually, with many repeat visitors in

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the mix.

Tom and Mannie Bemis are natives to Carlsbad. Among other specialties, Tom is a nationally recognized Incident Commander and specializes in Search and Rescue and National Cave Rescue training in addition to Ham Radio Operation. Mannie taught elementary and high school more than 20 years. Together they’re currently affiliated with the Caverns and live in Carlsbad.

From the observation deck atop the visitor’s center to the depth of the caverns some 780 feet below the surface, it’s clear the area was once a part of a vast oceanic ecosystem. Fossil remains are seen in many areas of the caves. Because of recent findings regarding destructive algae growth, the caverns are currently undergoing a change which will bring new lighting to the speleothems.

Heat from the extensive lighting system throughout the cave causes a thermal change in atmospheric conditions. When heat builds, conditions change which gives invasive algae a chance to grow, causing damage to the formations which took tens of thousands of years to develop. Recently approved, LED lighting will replace current illumination in the cave.

Human interaction with the cave has caused significant concern as well.

Although well notified, visitors still touch cave formations and leave skin oil on surfaces. Park rangers still deliver the message: please don’t touch anything in the caverns. Keeping the speleothems intact and free from outside influence is a park priority.

Tom Bemis has come out of retirement and has assumed leadership of the relighting project. Bemis has been climbing through fissures, balancing on precarious ledges and wedging his

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body in tight spaces for decades as he works with the caverns. He knows the caves like his own backyard, and has maintained the lighting prior to retirement. He knows specific routes to arrive at the areas mapped out for lighting needs. There are many climbs which would be life threatening to most, but Bemis knows the pathways to each system. The project will take more than 15 months to complete, according to Bemis.

There are several tours throughout the explored sections of the Caverns, some self guided and others led by rangers.

Both Bemis, his wife and the cavern rangers guide visitors and give extraordinary information in the process.

Visit nps.gov/cave for more information about Carlsbad Caverns, or phone 575785-2232.

Photos courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Mannie (far left) and Tom Bemis (at left), park rangers at Carlsbad Caverns.

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Music in the Mountains of Cloudcroft, June 14-16 About to hit the mountain with fresh Bad Ass Mountain Music Festival (BAMM) will take place June 14 through 16 in Cloudcroft. Music will be heard for miles and miles, with a lot of horns. Mark your calendars and take dad for Father’s Day weekend. Enjoy a relaxing weekend full of fun for the whole family and music sure to please everyone. BAMM Festival happens at Ski Cloudcroft, two miles east of Cloudcroft on Hwy 82.

Gates open Friday evening at 4 p.m.

The line-up this year features a variety of bands with a touch of everything, from reggae to punk. Friday’s first band, Rockytop Alien Breeding Experiment from Terlingua, Tex begins at 5 p.m., The band is a mostly instrumental trio featuring mandolin, guitar, harmonica, percussion and fiddles. Foot-stomping varieties of Irish, Celtic and American Folk are signature sounds of the band. At 6:20 p.m. hometown sounds of Eclectic Blues from Cloudcroft will take the stage. At 8 p.m.

Faceless, a Las Cruces group starts and will bring a taste of hip-hop to the festival.

School Bus Gypsies begin an 9:20 p.m. on stage and feature rock, jam, country, blues and a bit of reggae sound. The

group is a local favorite.

11:20 p.m. will host the one man blues sound of C.Y. Ayon. He’ll finish out the day around 1 a.m.

Saturday’s line-up offers even more diversity. Beginning at 11 a.m.

Dusty Low, an El Paso, Tex group will offer alternative country with a dash of folk music along with a jazz sound. 12:40 p.m. will bring Trevor Reichman from Terlingua, Tex to the stage and will be followed by Todd and the Fox at 2 p.m. Todd and the Fox are a Santa Fe group which brings banjo driven rock and electronic music to the BAMM Festival.

Later in the day at 3:20 p.m. Zoltan Orkestar, a group from Albuquerque will bring a high energy circus swing sound.

With vocals, guitar, accordion, bass and a swing beat, group members say, “You’ll be on the dance floor before you know it.”

4:20 p.m. features Sorry About Your Sister, a group from El Paso. The group features hard rock from Jimi Hendrix, Black Crowes and Bob Schnieder’s style. Memphis Strange from Austin, Tex will take the stage at 6 p.m. with dueling guitars and vo-

cals, featuring a blues, country and southern rock sound. Chuco Soul Project from El Paso and Bourbon Legend from Las Cruces continue the evening. The last scheduled group at 11:20 p.m. is The Casual Friday, from Las Cruces who round out the sound with a combo of sould, sakcore, reggae, punk and 50s tunes.

Cost is $25 per person and includes the entire weekend. Children under 12 are admitted free. If camping is the lodging of choice, come early. It’s free and first come, first served at Ski Cloudcroft. If camping in a national forest is more to liking, try the Lincoln National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/lincoln for info.

If sheets, a flush and a shower are more to your liking there are several special rate packages at a variety of local lodging choices. Try the Lodge Resort and Spa at 575-682-2566. Mention the BAMM Festival for special rates. Summit Inn at 575-682-2814 has space and can be accessed online by visiting www.summitinnnm.com. Spruce Cabins at 575-682-2381,

or Treehouse Bed and Breakfast at 575682-3754 would be happy to offer choices.

There are food vendors scheduled and will offer all sorts of food to please everyone. Cold refreshments will also be available for sale at the event site. On Sunday, everyone must be paced up and out of the ski area by 1 p.m. and what is packed in needs to be packed out. There will be a Dumpster located by the front gate.

There are no pets allowed at BAMM. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed either. Camping restrictions apply and forest service fire restrictions are in place. No open flames or campfires, no charcoal grilling but propane cooking is allowed as long as there is a pan for protection under the cook stove. Quiet hours are from 2 - 8 a.m.

A huge thank you to all the sponsors this year from the BAMM committee (Bri Ligon, Justin Munoz, Tara Johnston and Kara Cochran) – we couldn’t do it without you. And to Mike Beckler, “Thank you for building the BAMM website. We really appreciate you and your hard work.”

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The Guadalupe Trail

By Todd Fuqua

The journey begins

My wife got me an interesting gift for my birthday last year – for us really, since our birthdays are right next to each other. It’s called “Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Spectacular Trips,” published

by National Geographic.

These are trips that feature breathtaking views, visits to areas oozing history, and have a gazillion things to do along the way.

What I found interesting is that of these 500 trips across the globe – from the Strip in Las Vegas to Angkor Wat in Cambodia – three of them are centered on Lincoln County.

I’m not sure if many people living here realize all the wonderful things to see and do in a short driving distance from Ruidoso. This series will follow one of those trips and highlight how you and your family can take a vacation right here at home.

I’ve chosen the Guadalupe trail, a trip that starts at Aguirre Springs near Las Cruces and continues

clockwise around Southeast New Mexico, with trips through Alamogordo, Carrizozo, Capitan, Hondo, Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, and El Paso before returning.

We decided to go the other way, driving down to Tularosa and starting south.

Day one, Friday, started out with breakfast at the in-laws, which necessitated a trip past the starting point of a completely different trip in the book, that of the Billy the Kid Trail.

Starting at the Hubbard Museum of the American West and the Billy the Kid Byway Interpretive Center in Ruidoso Downs – which the book states will provide background for the trip – the 84-mile route follows U.S. 70 and 380 and New Mexico 48 on trips through old Lincoln, the site of the Kid’s famous escape, all the way to Fort Sumner, the site of his final resting place.

But that’s another trip for another time. Right now, we’re on our way to White Sands National Monument.

By this point, we’re in the Tularosa Basin, surrounded by mountains on all sides that keep all rainfall in one place. That’s led to the formation of Otero Lake, from which the famed dunes of white sands spring.

“Some of the dunes can move about 30 feet per year, but the ones at the edge anchored by plants are only moving a few inches per year,” said Rebecca Wiles Chief of Interpretation at White Sands National Monument. “So, thousands of years, perhaps, the dune field will be at Alamogordo.”

Wiles said the dunes are particularly enjoyable for families with young children, who can buy sleds at the gift shop to ride the waves of the dune sea.

Next, it’s a 30-minute drive to the entrance to Aguirre Springs, located at the foot of the Organ Mountains, so named because of their resembles to a pipe organ due to erosion.

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What is it about kids and sand? The gypsum sand dunes at White Sands National Monument are an irresistible draw.

In fact, driving up to the camp sites – which require a $5 day pass – we’re struck by how much the mountains resemble the alps, thanks to the unusual formations. It’s been raining – it showers right after we eat lunch – so the greenery makes the mountains look even less like they belong in New Mexico.

If it wasn’t for all the yucca and cactus, you’d never know we were still in a desert climate.

Then, it’s through San Augustin pass and down the other side into Las Cruces, a booming city that continues to grow in leaps and bounds. There’s plenty to do here, but we unfortunately can’t stay long. Just a quick stop at the Chamber of Commerce and then it’s on to El Paso.

This is the urban part of the trip. The I-10 corridor between Las Cruces as El Paso – the most populous city along the U.S.-Mexico border – is rapidly becoming one big city corridor, and you’re in the state of Texas before you even realize it. That’s assuming you can handle all the road construction made necessary by the high traffic.

Having said that, I’m glad we decided to go the direction we did. The north-bound lanes of I-10 were backed up for miles while we cruised south.

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water from above.

There’s plenty to do in El Paso, but we’ve got one place to go, and it’s someplace that my wife – who was born and raised in El Paso – has never heard of.

It’s called the Magoffin Home, and it was the home of a very prominent family in the area. It’s a family that, according to the site’s official website, was a major participant in settlement of the area, trade on the Santa Fe-Chihuahua Trail, the U.S. Civil War and the development of El Paso into the city it is today.

“A large number of people come to this home from the surrounding area,” said Leslie Bergloff, manager of the Texas State Historical Site. “Those are our main visitors. Some people also don’t realize that El Paso has 26 museums. It’s pretty amazing when you think about it.”

So, day one is done, and we’ve done some things that we’ve never done before. Tomorrow, it’s a trip across the desert to a big, spectacular hole in the ground.

Part two

We left El Paso at 8 in the morning, before the desert sun really started to cook, and headed east. This is the only part of the Guadalupe Trail drive that I’ve never been on before, and as we pass through the Hueco Mountains, I’m struck by the view. This is what desert mountains are supposed to look like.

I’m also struck by the desolation of it all. It’s beautiful, but there’s no development here, just yucca plants and rolling hills. All this less than an hour away from a metropolitan area that is home to more than 2 million people.

There’s not a whole lot to see on this drive, and on our way to Carlsbad, we pass Hueco Tanks State Park and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, but with little time to spare, we can’t stop to take them in.

Of course, it’s kind of hard to ignore the Guadalupes, rising from the low desert floor. Living in a place like

The Zine • Living & Entertainment Guide 9 Ruidoso, you can take for granted just how in New Mexico, for good reason. The park was dedibig these mountains really are. cated as a national park in 1930, and was first entered In fact, we’re passing by the highest by cowhand Jim White way back in 1898. Seeing the point in Texas, although it’s just barely in cavern today – with all its developed trails and lights Texas. Guadalupe Peak rises 8,751 feet. El throughout – it’s sobering to think White descended on Capitan, it’s striking neighbor just to the a rope with nothing but a lantern to light the way. south, forms a sheer cliff and once more, I’m The only drawback is the closure of two of the glad we’re going this direction. As we asfour elevators that descend 750 feet into the cave. The cend the road to the park, El Capitan stands backup isn’t going down, it’s coming up. The wait to majestically against the sky and provides return to the surface is about an hour. a breathtaking – because I can think of no When you have two small children, climbing back up through the natural entrance isn’t an option. So, other word to describe it – view. If we had gone clockwise – as the book suggests – that unless you’re willing to make that long trek – or unless you have no small children – it’s best to wait until all the view would be in our rear view mirror and elevators are functioning again before making your visit. not nearly as spectacular.

That said, my kids were extremely well behaved We still stop at the visitors center – nawhile in line, which is a lot to ask of a five and oneture calls – and are impressed at the interpreyear old.

Also, it was at least nice and cool down tive displays. The girls certainly love the there, and the park rangers were very polite. I’ve spent reproductions of the skunks, coyotes, foxes worse times in line. and other animals that live on the park’s From there, it’s a quick drive into Roswell for the grounds. night. Tomorrow, we right the trail back home.

Our goal today is the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in Carlsbad, featuring numerFor more information on the attractions highlighted here, ous species of plants and animals native to this area of visit: www.visitmagoffinhome.com, www.nps.gov/whsa/ the world. That includes the rare Mexican Gray Wolf, and www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/ the black bear, and even elk and mule deer. Of course, aguirre_spring_campground.html. we can see those last two by walking out of our front door back home.

We were trying to get there before it gets too hot, although we’re dragging at the end of The ENMU-Roswell swimming pool will open to the public on Saturan intense walk through day, May 25. The pool will be open daily, Sunday through Saturday, from to interesting natural exhibits.

1 - 5:30 p.m. through August 11. Pool hours may vary occasionally to After that, it’s a drive accommodate private parties. Regular daily admission is $3 for adults and to the shores of the Pecos children. ENMU-Roswell students and personnel with a validated I.D. card River and Carlsbad Lake, pay $1.50. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. an area of the river that Family Swim Nights are held every Tuesday from May 28 through August 6 features boating, swimfrom 6 - 8 p.m. Each family member pays only $2 on Family Swim Nights. ming, and even a mini The pool can also be reserved for special events and season passes are also cruise line. It’s that cruise available. For season pass information, call Eva Watley at 575-624-7191 or line that gives tours of the 575-624-7195. For private pool party reservations, contact Frances Dubiel river during the Christat 624-7250 or email frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. mas season, highlighting the spectacular displays created by residents backed up to the river.

While we’d love to stay, it’s much, much too hot, and a descent into a dark and cool cave sounds mighty inviting.

The cave in question is, of course, Carlsbad Caverns, one of the first areas dedicated by the National Parks Service.

This is one of the most popular destinations

ENMU-Roswell swimming pool to open soon

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May 21, 2013

Bottomless Lakes, endless recreation

Eugene Heathman Editor The brilliantly colored ridge line above Lake Lea dazzle spectators with brilliant pastel colors at sunset, just before star gazing enthusiasts gather at the pavilion to enjoy the wonders of the night sky.

One probably wouldn’t guess that southeast New Mexico, just a few miles east of Roswell, boasts New Mexico’s oldest state park. Bottomless Lakes State Park, dedicated in 1933, is the home of some of New Mexicos most geologically fascinating wonders.

The lakes are bottomless in name only but the perception of great depth and the greenish blue color is created by algae and other aquatic plants covering the lake bottoms. The lakes are actually sink holes rather than lakes and range in depth from 17 to 90 feet. They were formed when circulating underground water dissolved salt and gypsum deposits to form subterranean caverns. Ultimately, the roofs of the caverns collapsed from their own weight to form the sink holes that soon filled with water. The lakes are rather small and only Lea Lake is large enough to support swimming and other water recreational activities.

Scuba divers are attracted to the extraordinarily clear waters in Lea Lake due to the continuous flow of approximately 9 million gallons of water daily from the caverns deep below the ground. In the summer when the water comes in, it is cool. Then when the lake water warms up, the temperature differences cause such clarity; visibility is 50 to 60 feet.

The state park hosts several miles of walking and mountain bike trails through a variety of geological

Saturday, June 1 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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terrain and vegetation zones which include a unique wetland area which has been accessorized with raised pathways and sturdy wildlife viewing blinds. The wetland was formed from the outlet at Lea Lake for which millions of gallons of water flow through daily. Just driving by, one might never guess the sheer abundance of wonders this state park has to offer as it’s off the beaten path and situated below a colorful ridgeline. The CCC workforce is responsible for the construction of the large bathhouse and pavilion at Lea Lake, the southern-most lake at Bottomless Lakes State Park in New Mexico. The State Parks are proud to be renovating these CCC structures to their historic appearances and preserving the nearby water tower.

The campsites range from discreetly primitive to fully developed and Lake Lea’s swim beach offer all the amenities a summer destination should have.

Visitors can swim or rent hydro bikes, paddle boards or rafts for a nominal fee, from the first weekend in May through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer, and the sandy beach is wellmaintained.

Bottomless Lakes State Park is located approximately 13 miles east of Roswell, New Mexico south of US 380. The campground has 32 well-spaced sites with electricity (20/30, some 50 a.m.) and water. Six sites have sewer connections. There are nicely designed covered picnic tables and grills. The campground is situated at the base of a hill that has exposed

Photos courtesy of Eugene Heathman

The swim beach and pavilion at Bottomless Lakes State Park offer abundant recreational activities including swimming and non-motorized water sports.

red soil and rocks. The entry gate is open 24 hours a day but the campground/day-use area is locked from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the summer months. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. www.nmparks.com.

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The crystals of Lake Lucero

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 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 to the lakebed, she leads visitors to the northern ruins of the Lucero Ranch, where cattle were raised until

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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 1800s,” she explained.

With the lakebed surrounded by the missile range, those who register for the tour Selenite crystals, a form of gypsum are still in formation at dry Lake meet at the small missile range Lucero, Visitors can walk through the crystal beds during the tour. gate on Highway 70 to caravan in private vehicles with an escort. The 17.5-mile road lakebed, selenite crystals still continue to form. In which winds through restricted space ends at checkaddition to selenite, sodium chloride (table salt) and point Wanda where the walking tour begins. “We can magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) may be found when ground water evaporates. handle around 40 cars, so reservations are required,” says Milne.

Visitors are encouraged to walk out on the The walk to the shoreline follows a natural arlakebed, explore the crystals and ecosystem, and royo and can be shifty with loose sand. Those who leave the area as found. To register, go online to register for the walk are required to carry sufficient White Sands National Monument or phone at 575water, snacks, wear proper footwear and sunscreen.

479-6124 ext. 232.

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

Photos courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Robin Milne, third generation Alamogordo resident, leads Lake Lucero tours monthly from White Sands National Monument.

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May 21, 2013

Hike It and Spike it tournament Memorial Day weekend

ners are selected by officials on the field.) as Florida, Texas, California, Ohio and evBy Karen Boehler Fans are always welcome to cheer on their favorite erywhere in between, with the 2011 champ, ROSWELL – Every Memorial teams, with competition beginning after opening ceremoGoose Crew, from Los Angeles, fi nishing Day weekend, thousands of flag nies Saturday at 8 a.m. and lasting until all games are just out of the money in fourth, while Dalfootball players, of all ages and complete Sunday evening. las Blackout – a perennial top team that fi nskill levels, descend on Roswell Last year’s estimated total attendance was 40,000, ished third in 2011 – and the Youngstown, for the annual Hike It and Spike It and with all hotel rooms sold out in Roswell, Ruidoso Ohio, Penguins, battling through two 4-on-4 flag football tournament. and Artesia for the weekend, and Carlsbad and Portales overtimes before the Ohio team fi nally took It’s a celebration of all things the money – and the $10,000 – with a 21-20 getting full, that number could also increase. football, and since it began in Organizers estimate the direct economic impact to overtime victory in an “if” game.

1995, it’s gotten bigger and better the area at more than $3.4 million, with indirect impact Those teams, along with 2012 No. 3 each year, with more than 550 spread over several counties at almost $12.5 million. The Get Off Me from Jacksonville, Fla., will teams comprised of almost 3,800 HISI board donated $11,000 to charities in 2012. compete against a number of very complayers from 18 states competing petitive squads from Dallas, El Paso and Hike It and Spike It takes place at Cielo Grande in 2012 and even more expected California.

Recreation Area, 1500 W. College Boulevard in Roswell. this year.

There is no entry fee for spectators, and local organization The non-money divisions, which also “We’ve actually surpassed last have food and drink booths set up throughout the site. come from a number of states, win chamyear’s registration,” said organizer Photo courtesy of Robert Bailey pionship T-shirts and footballs for the fi rst Weather is expected to cooperate this year – “The Clay Avery. “It’s just unreal.”

Isaac Oliver of the Tucson place winners; long-sleeve T-shirts and a latest forecast is showing upper 90s with a 10 percent This year, 571 teams are regTurf heads for the end zone istered, and with additional players with an interception during sponsorship plaque for second; and T-shirts chance of rain all Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Typiand a sponsorship plaque for third. cal Hike It and Spike It weather,” Avery said. Fans are allowed on each team (seven play- the 2012 tournament. encouraged to join the fun and competition.

Each division also has a Down and ers on each squad with eight for co-ed and Show Me the Money), individual numbers will Out Bowl, for the teams with the worst record, and also go up. teams can also compete As always, players will compete in divisions rangfor the Best Dressed and ing from youth (5 through 8 years old), to high school, Character Counts/Sportswith men’s, women’s and co-ed classes, as well as the Oasis Park Lake: Fishing was slow for Bataan Lake: Fishing was slow for all manship awards, earning always popular Show Me the Money division, which ofall species. species.

Character Counts comfers $15,000 of prize money to the top three teams in the Black River: Stream flow at Malaga on Pecos River: Stream flow below memorative coins and a men’s class, and $2,800 in the co-ed class.

Sumner Lake on Monday was 66 cfs.

Monday was 2.3 cfs. Trout fishing was Those classes always draw the top flag football teams free entry into next year’s Fishing was slow to fair using Powerslow. from across the nation. Last year, teams came from as far event. (Sportsmanship winBait and worms for trout. A few catfish Blue Hole Park Pond: Trout fishing were caught by anglers using worms was slow. and liver.

Bonito Lake: Closed.

Perch Lake: Fishing was slow.

Bosque Redondo: Fishing was slow Ruidoso River: Stream flow near Holbut there were a few trout caught by lywood on Monday was .08 cfs. No anglers using worms and PowerBait.

SANTA FE – As New Mexicans pre- are the result of operator error, an error reports from anglers.

Bottomless Lakes: Fishing was slow. pare to enjoy the warm weather, they look that is too often caused by fatigue, reckSanta Rosa Lake: The lake has reto the Land of Enchantment’s expansive lessness, inclement weather, or intoxicaBrantley Lake: Anglers are to pracopened to boating but the launch area outdoors and waterways for relaxation tion from alcohol or drugs that cause seritice catch-and-release for all fish here is undeveloped and boating is restricted and recreation. New Mexico’s lakes, rivous injuries, and claim lives of innocent as high levels of DDT were found in to no wake speed only. Fishing was fair ers, and streams are enjoyable, but can people,” said Toby Velasquez, chief of several fish. using jerk baits, senkos and tubes for sometimes pose dangers. National Safe law Enforcement and boating safety for Carlsbad Municipal Lake: No reports smallmouth bass.

Fishing was slow to Boating Week, May 18-24, provides an the New Mexico State Parks Division. from anglers this week. fair using crank baits, minnows, grubs opportunity to highlight the importance of “The simple act of wearing a lifejacket El Rito Creek: Trout fishing was fair and tubes for walleye. A few crappie safety precautions and sensible behavior could mean the difference between life to good using parachute adams, worms were taken by anglers using worms, when spending time on the water. and death during a boating accident. If and salmon eggs. minnows, grubs and tubes. No reports The goal of National Safe Boatwe can prevent one fatality by reminding Greene Acres Lake: Fishing was slow on other species. ing Week is to educate and inform the the public to wear a lifejacket, we have for all species.

Sumner Lake: Fishing picked up a boating public about the need to follow accomplished our goal.”

Green Meadow Lake: Fishing was safe boating practices and wearing your bit this past week as anglers reported This year during National Safe Boatslow for all species. lifejacket. It doesn’t matter if you’re only ing Week, and throughout the boating seacatching white bass, walleye, crappie Grindstone Reservoir: Trout fishgoing out for a short boat ride, fishing for son, practice these simple steps that can and smallmouth bass. Best baits were ing was very good using PowerBait, an afternoon, or paddling with friends save your life as well as the lives of the grubs, minnows, jerk baits, nightcrawlworms, salmon eggs, small Kastmassafety should always be foremost on your people boating with or around you: get a ers and crank baits. No reports on other ters, small Z Rays, Pistol Petes and mind. National Safe Boating Week in vessel safety check; file a float plan; desspecies. The surface water temp was in spinners. No reports on other species.

New Mexico parallels efforts throughout ignate a sober operator; wear a lifejacket; the high 50s to low 60s. The Violation Jal Lake: Fishing was slow for all the United States, focusing on drawing be aware of weather; take a free boating Canyon boat ramp remains open at this species. attention to the number of people who die safety course. time and will remain open as long as each year in boating-related accidents.

For more information, call 888Lake Van: No reports this week. lake levels permit.

“Tragically, many boating accidents NMPARKS or visit www.nmparks.com.

Fishing report for Southeast NM

Safe Boating Week kicks off New Mexico’s recreational boating season

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Cooperative effort creates craft and farmers market in historic Lincoln

By Rosalyn Stevenson The Craft and Farmers Market held at the famous Dolan House every Saturday, May 25 through October should make for a pleasant experience for visitors.

Organized by artisans and crafters who all live in historic “Billy the Kid territory” Lincoln, New Mexico, the market will offer an array of handmade arts and crafts, vegetables and herbs from local private gardens, plants, seeds, music and more. The first event May 25 will feature fun local Karaoke.

The market will add local color and ambience to the atmosphere in Lincoln this summer as thousands visit the Lincoln Monuments, the number one most visited monuments in New Mexico.

Historic Lincoln is also home to other art and craft galleries that will be open during the summer. Plenty of dining is available at the Dolan House and at the Wortley Hotel.

Participants in the craft and farmers market include: Elaine Allen,

one of the prime May 25 organizers of the market; Susan Weir into October Ancker; Linda Fox; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Melissa Boutte; Linda Caperton; Vendors of Sue Maness and hand-crafted items others.

Elaine Allen: invited to “I play with clay. participate.

I make bowls and ceramic containers For more info: Photos courtesy of Rosalyn Stevenson with a whimsical Elaine Allen, Above, Melissa Boutte’s hand-made wine totes; at left, Susan feel.”

Weir Ancker working in her studio and below, a sampling of 575-653-4251 Susan Weir Weir’s ceramics.

Ancker: “I am offering handmade and eclectically glazed matted works, framed pieces and cards. non-toxic and can be done in the food kitchen and won’t hurt my dogs. I have ceramic cups and I like to incorporate ink and watercolor been felting wool onto round goats milk bowls and rootsometimes. My colors are vibrant and soap balls and onto rocks for paper ings of house I use many kinds and weights of paper, weights. I can have all the colors of plants in hand including Washi, Pantone, painted pathrown ceramic per, watercolor and others. These are all wool roving, I want and rainbow effects as well.” pots from my stu- one-of-a-kind original pieces.” dio. I will also be Melissa Boutte: “handmade wine in the Art Loop, totes and other gifty type things. Later July 5 – 7 showin the summer we will have lots of veging new sculptural gies and herbs.” work fresh from Linda Caperton: “At the farmers the kiln.” market I will be showing some of my Linda Fox: new nuno scarves, a combination of my “My work is in dyed silk and merino felted wool. I will paper, 2 dimenalso show my different types of silk and sional, using silk painted cards.” lots of color in Sue Maness: “I make hand dyed representative and wool. I prefer food coloring or Koolabstract designs in Aid to dye with because it is totally

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Workplace wellness

Our occupational health is an important contributing factor to a healthy lifestyle. It becomes more apparent when we think about the average person spending 40 hours a week in the workplace, leaving only 2/3 of our day to enjoy life. Another consideration is the suggestion that we should sleep for eight hours a night, which would then snatch up another 1/3 of our day; consequently minimizing the hours in which we can truly enjoy life to only 1/3 of our day, if we don’t work wisely.

Lucky for us, the above equation usually affects only five of our seven days a week on average. But if we included wellness into our workplace every day it is possible to enhance our quality and enjoyment of life; therefore leaving plenty of room for happiness.

What goes on at work can affect our personal wellbeing in various ways, including the affects our work place may have on our stress levels, and our emotional and interpersonal feelings as we may question if we did a good job, if we feel creative, if our contributions even matter, etc..

Another thought is how often does the environment we expose ourselves to at work, affect how we feel when we get home where we interact with our loved ones? The good thing is we don’t necessarily have to quit our job to find happiness in the workplace, all we have to do is invite happiness to come to work with us. We may even find that the invitation to happiness may flow to our co-workers, therefore changing the whole dynamic into one that encourage, inspires and makes everyone feel good.

So take the initiative to make work a better place and watch the happiness vibration flow. Here are a few ideas to help make work places better: • Say hi to everyone at your place of work, make everyone feel special and included • Be a cheerleader. Recognize and encourage individuals on specific efforts in front of other

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team members, making them feel appreciated and perhaps inspiring other co-workers to thank and identify other contributors.

• It’s all about teamwork; we need to make sure our contributions are solid.

• Email or leave notes of encouragement where all coworkers can be inspired and feel good • Walk away from negative conversations or gossip sessions about other employees, including the boss. We could even change the subject. It’s one thing to gossip and it’s another thing to vent. If things need to be changed, make sure it is handled in a positive manner, leaving no room for hurt feelings.

• Coordinate a healthy potluck for all employees. A smaller scale event might be a healthy coffee break, which might include fresh fruits and healthier made pastries and discuss opportunities to be healthier at work.

• Encourage a recycling program at work to include environmental health into the daily routine • Find out everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and passions to help rotate duties accordingly Remember that happiness is a mindset and can often be achieved by attitude and this can flow at the workplace and at home.

By Sue Hutchison Tucked away at 9,000 feet is The Lodge at Cloudcroft, which, since 1899 has been delivering visitors a unique lodging experience. Clark Gable and Judy Garland used to frequent The Lodge and today, hospitable luxury is still their hallmark.

A family atmosphere, with stellar service offers guests warmth coupled with excellence. A few of The Lodge’s employees have been in service more than 20 years, and several have been a part of the workforce family for more than 10.

With staff loyalty the norm, guests expect friendliness and familiarity from visit to visit. Some have made The Lodge their home away from home.

The structure today is not original. In 1909 a fire destroyed The Lodge. A twoyear project moved and rebuilt The Lodge in its current location. Today’s structure stands proudly on a hilltop overlooking White Sands National Monument in nearby Alamogordo. It still retains the charm of the early 1900s, with rooms excelling in providing modern amenities.

The Lodge offers a variety of lodging choices, to match many budgets. From the Governor’s Suite to a standard guest room, each is outfitted with luxury. Stand alone lodging, and rooms at the original site in The Pavilion Bed and Breakfast are available year round. Amenities include a fitness center, swimming, sauna and hot tub, lawn games in the summer and pristine hiking trails tucked away on the grounds, reserved for Lodge guests.

The Lodge’s world class restaurant, Rebecca’s, offers outstanding dining. A legend is repeated of a beautiful red-haired chambermaid whose lover found her in the arms of another. Rebecca soon disappeared and there are those who insist her spirit still inhabits the halls of The Lodge. Regardless of her presence, Rebecca’s restaurant offers a delicious

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and relaxing dining experience. Charles W. Johnson quietly and with perfection plays the dining room grand piano to accompany evening and brunch meals. He takes requests and provides a memorable experience. The menu is expansive, prepared by internationally trained chefs and dessert is aflame. Peach or cherry flambé is prepared at guest’s tables and is exceptional. Sunday Brunches are attended by not only locals and guests, but lowlanders from outlying communities of Otero and Lincoln Counties.

Lisa Thomassie, General Manager, along with Chrystal Watters, who is the Administrative Assistant/Marketing Manager frequently visit among the guests, making certain each one receives the superior service for which The Lodge is famous.

An unmatched alpine golf course, one of the highest in the nation, awaits Cloudcroft guests. With pristine air and thinner oxygen, golfers notice their games improving and golf balls soaring farther than at lower altitudes. A nine hole, designed with Scottish traditions of playing two tees with separate flags at the hole, make an 18-hole course to challenge all golfing levels. Open from April to November each year, it’s advised to call ahead for tee times.

The resort includes a spa, several meeting spaces, a ballroom for special events and is sought after as a venue for special occasions. For information regarding fees, availability, and reservations, phone 575-682-2566 or 800-395-6343.

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ROSWELL: May 24 Aaron Lacombe Duo playing live on the Peppers patio, 500 N. Main, 6 p.m. 623-1700 25 Free Summer Movie “Wreck It Ralph,” Cahoon Park, 1101 W. 4th St., at dusk. mainstreetroswell.org 30 World Hepatitis Day, Cahoon Park, 1101 W. 4th St., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Refreshments available. Testing, vaccines available for Hepatitis A/B and the flu.

Jun 1 Free Summer Movie “Frankenweenie,” Cahoon Park, 1101 W. 4th St., at dusk. mainstreetroswell.org 7-8 2nd Annual MainStreet Roswell Fiddle & Griddle Festival, 400 N. Main St., 8 a.m.

The Country’s best fiddle players will entertain attendees while competing for $20,000 in available prize money. The festival features local talent as well as musicians from far and wide. Also featured is our 2nd Annual BBQ Contest with $8,000 available in prize money. info@mainstreetroswell.org DEXTER: Jun 1 29th Annual Milkman Triathlon, solo competitors or teams register online at www.active. com. Entry fees for soloists range from $50 to $62 depending on age and membership status. Team fees vary. 734-5415

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

7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028 26 Sundays Under The Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 p.m. Live music by Viente Saucedo at 6 and “The Lorax” after sunset. 1-800-545-9011.

Free Jun 8 Dokken and Quiet Riot, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 p.m. Rock out 80s style with metal bands Dokken and Quiet Riot. Dokken’s most recent album, “Broken Bones” came in 2012.

Known as one of the best metal bands of the 70s and 80s, Quiet Riot’s album, “Metal Health” was the first American heavy metal debut album ever to reach No. 1 in the U.S. Tickets start at $25. www.

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ARTESIA: May 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 Jun 7-9 Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, event Location TBD. Register at www.macker.com. For more information: Vickie Grousnick, 575-746-2744 or 575-513-4290; events@artesiachamber.com. $132/team 28-29 2nd Annual Smokin’ On the Pecos State BBQ Championship, Eddy County Fairgrounds, 1302 13th Street. Live music both days. NM Cowboy Mounted Shooters Sanctioned Shoot and a 2-day Craft Show. 575-513-4291 or 575-513-4290. Free admission/ parking to the public CARLSBAD: Fri’s Friday Focus, Best Western Stevens Inn, 1829 S. Canal St. 7:30 a.m. Carlsbad Chamber networking breakfast - come share information about your business and 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.

Jun 1 2013 Carlsbad Chamber Golf Tournament, 8 am. shotgun start.

Four-person scramble, longest drive; closest to pin; lunch. $35 entry fee plus cart and green fees.

Corporate sponsors, $1,000 and $500. Hole sponsors, $100. Call Robert Defer 575-887-6516 or 575706-3678 for more information.

LEA COUNTY HOBBS: Jun 16 Bill Cosby, Father’s Day performance, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7 p.m. Selectaseatlubbock.com; 1-800-735-1288 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

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Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia Chamber of Commerce Member Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Member Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce • Member Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

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ALTO: May 24 Flying J Ranch Opens, Highway 48 N, 6:50 - 9 p.m. Chuck wagon dinner and stage show featuring the Flying J Wranglers. Great food and excellent family entertainment. Pony rides for kids, an “old west town” with gift shops, a pistol range and gold panning.

1-888-458-3595 or 575-336-4330; www.flyingjranch.com. Adults $24 (13 years and older); Children $14. Children 3 and under do not require a ticket or reservation.

25 Sinatra Celebration, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 2 and 8 p.m. Dave Alexander, a four-time Grammy nominee, is joined by his 15-piece band in performance of Frank Sinatra’s greatest tunes.

Sinatra had more than 17 charttopping hits including “Fly Me To The Moon,” “My Way,”“Luck Be A Lady,”“New York New York,”“That’s Life,”“You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Come Fly With Me” and more.

Beef short rib buffet at 6 p.m., $20.

2 p.m. tickets are $45 and $42. 8 p.m. tickets are $46 and $49. 575336-4800; www.spencertheater. com CAPITAN: May 27 Julie Carter Cancer Fund Benefit Ranch Rodeo, Capitan, 1 p.m. Dance and pie auction following rodeo. 575-799-0120 RUIDOSO: May 24-25 Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, 9 a.m. Explore booths filled with all sorts of treasure. 575-257-2476 or 575-8020275. $5 adults; kids get in free when accompanied by an adult 24 Roadmap concert, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the best songs from Classic Rock, Motown, Blues, Funk, Jazz and Country. Free soft drinks and snacks. 575-257-7982. $15; $12 military and student. Kids 12 and under free 25-27 Mercado Del Artisan Outdoor Fair, River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and fine art including, gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, photography and more. 575-258-3409. Free 25 Free Movie “The Harmonists,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth, 6:30 - 9 p.m. A tuneful but serious docudrama about a group mostly unknown now but wildly popular

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in pre-war Germany. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Nazi Germany, this biographical drama is about the music that defined the individuals of the close-harmony vocal ensemble known as the Comedian Harmonists. The weight of politics and prejudice affected them when their Jewish members are forbidden from performing in public. 575-257-2273; www. sacredgroundscoffeeshop.com RUIDOSO DOWNS: May 24-27 Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Opening Weekend, 12 - 5 p.m.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track hosts exciting annual live racing from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Spectacular summer races take place Friday through Monday with a 1 p.m. post time, with the exception of some holidays, special meets and horse sales – on opening weekend, post time is 12 p.m. 575-378-4431; www.raceruidoso.com. Free 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: May 24 Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open for 2013 season, every Friday 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

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ALAMOGORDO: May 24 Healthcare and Your Business, Lunch and Learn, Pepper’s Grill - 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Presented by John Battle, general manager Accounting & Consulting Group.

Learn how heathcare reform can impact business owners and individuals. Sponsored by Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center.

RSVP to 437-6120 Movies Under the Stars, “Shrek,” Griggs Field, North Florida Ave and Fairgrounds Rd., 7 - 10 p.m. FunFlicks presents this outdoor movie associated with White Sands Pupfish baseball.

Catch the game at 7 p.m. and stay for the movie which begins at sunset. Concessions available. Bring a blanket and snack. 575 479-7002 25 Lake Lucero Tour, White Sands National Monument. Take a threehour tour with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes.

Reservations required. 575-6792599. $3 per adult and $1.50 for kids and America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders CLOUDCROFT: May 24-26 Memorial Day Weekend. Get away from the heat and come enjoy the nice, “cool” weather. The Cloudcroft Light Opera Company will be having a Melodrama, “The Great Ice Cream Scheme,” each night at 7:30 p.m. at the Open Air Pavillion in Zenith Park. Fun for the whole family. Free 25-26 Mayfair juried art show. An art show where spectacular artists from all over have their handmade products available for sale. Food vendors and live music all day Jun 8 Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Golf Tournament, The Lodge Golf Course.

Registration 7:30 a.m.; Shotgun start 8:30 a.m. 4-Person Scramble is $55 per person and Mulligans 2 for $5. Come play at 9,000 feet in Cloudcroft – the “cool” place to be 29 Carapalooza Car Show, Zenith Park/James Canyon Highway, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Also be a “Pie in the Sky” pie auction, great food, 50s, 60s, and 70s music, Shopping on the Boardwalk and lots of family fun. Trophies and/or cash prizes will be awarded. 575-682-2733