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Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts Live entertainment and independent film venue By Rosalyn Stevenson
The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Alamogordo, is housed in a movie theatre that touted the second largest movie screen in New Mexico in 1956. With its ornate marquee, it is reminiscent of ‘the good old days’ of movie entertainment. The venue has been a performing arts center since 1988 and now hosts a variety of performances, events and films, including films by independent filmmakers and the Desert Light Film Festival for young filmmakers. During a recent interview, Jim Mack, director of the Flickinger Center, revealed a little of his background and discussed the goals and capabilities of the center: The purpose of the Flickinger Center is to provide a facility for touring performing arts companies and for community productions. We also provide resources for schools and youth to present their productions. We are open to presenting independent film festivals and films by independent filmmakers if the fit is right. In 2004, the director of the center
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at that time was retiring. He knew of my music and management background and suggested to the board that I take over as director. I have played the saxophone since fourth grade and performed for some time with the Army Reserve band and with Army National Guard bands. I have been full time director of the Flickinger Center Continued on pg. 4
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Hondo Mother’s Day iris extravaganza It’s Mother’s Day weekend and hundreds of iris are blooming at the Hondo Iris Farm on Highway 70, between Ruidoso and Roswell. Mother’s Day at the iris farm is a special occasion for area visitors. The gardens are open to the public, admission is free. The garden has picnic tables and open sitting areas with benches and chairs, a “hummingbird porch,” a goldfish pond and this year a singing group from Albuquerque will provide live garden music both Saturday and Sunday. There is handicapped parking available and easy access to the garden paths. This time of the year the Iris Farm boasts one of New Mexico’s most beautiful gardens. According to Alice Seely, one of the resident horticulturists, “The iris bloom this year is spectacular. After 10 years we have a large, hearty variety of iris in hundreds of colors. We have introduced lots of new iris with exciting new variations in color. Our best estimate is that we have more than 500 varieties of iris in our garden.” Visitors are invited to sit and relax and watch the hummingbirds dart about as they jockey for position at the feeders. Or watch the hundred or so goldfish in the pond, listen to the quiet gurgle of the fountain and enjoy a panoramic view of the Hondo Valley. The most enjoyable activity, of course, is strolling
along the garden paths viewing the hundreds of Iris. During the height of the iris bloom, visitors come from hundreds of miles to visit the farm, many making annual pilgrimages to see their favorite flowers and shop at the iris farm gallery. Many have commented that their iris farm visit was the highlight of their trip to southern New Mexico.
The Hondo Iris Farm gallery
The Iris Farm gallery is located in a 2,100 square foot building, part of which is an old shepherd’s house, made of adobe and dating back to the late 1800s. The older part of the building, with its hand-hewn ceiling beams, interesting architecture and tile work. The old part of the building was owned, but not lived in, by Sheriff Brady, the first person shot by Billy the Kid. The gallery features Alice Seely’s artistry as well as that of many folk artists from around the world. Seely is a New Mexico artist. She grew up in Santa Fe and knew many of the famous local artists in the 40s and 50s. Seely is a painter, sculptor, jewelry and textile designer. The gallery’s main entrance features Seely’s jewelry: hundreds of necklaces, pins, pendants, earrings and decorated boxes. Seely sells her jewelry to
Wellness Watch – Why you can no longer afford to get sick in America hospital. It turned out In December, at the that I had ruptured my vibrant young age of 51 colon and the perforaI had a major wake up tion had allowed major call with regard to my infection to enter my personal health. While body cavity and blood preparing to go on stream. According to trip to Puerto Vallarta, the doctors I was merely Mexico, I started having hours away from death some discomfort in my at that point. As the abdominal area. Over team of surgeons, anesthe next couple of days I thesiologists’ and other spent a lot of time in the emergency staff were car driving around New being assembled I was Mexico for my work Tim Seay preparing an amendwith the final road destiment to my last will and nation being the Denver airport to catch my flight south. By this testament. Within a couple of hours I was rushed into surgery and came out time I was in fairly severe pain but it about four hours later having had a felt like gas cramps so I was confident large section of my colon and infected it would subside in the next day or two. Oh how wrong I was! By the time appendix removed and a colostomy bag and drain tubes installed and hanging I arrived in Puerto Vallarta I was in down under my rib cage. excruciating pain so I had a friend take me to the emergency room of a local Continued on next page
more than 300 museum gift shops, galleries, national parks, airport stores and boutiques in the U.S. and Canada. The gallery has a large collection of nativity scenes from around the world, including Africa. Seely’s special challenge is to find unique folk art pieces that haven’t been seen by collectors and offer them at affordable prices. In addition, Seely has assembled a line of women’s clothing and purses that are both fairly priced and extremely interesting. This year the gallery is featuring a display of Seely’s hand-embroidered wall hangings, 35 of which were purchased by the famous Encore Hotel in Las Vegas where they are framed and displayed in the public areas. She has a studio and jewelry factory further down the road on Highway 70, mile marker 286. During weekdays and Saturdays, visitors are invited for a free “jewelry factory” tour. The Hondo Iris Farm is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., every day during May. The farm is located just off Highway 70 at mile marker 284. There is a special unloading area around the side for the handicapped. The website is www.hondoirisfarm.com. For more information, call 575-653-4062.
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since 2009, after being called back into active military duty for a few years after my first tenure as director. We continue to maintain a saxophone quartet at the Flickinger Center. We play our own performances, concerts around the state and also play support music for the Academy of Ballet in Alamogordo. Upcoming shows at the Flickinger Center include: Academy of Ballet presents “Don Quixote,” Friday, May 17; Robert Michaels, a guitarist of great virtuosity, three time JUNO Award winner, May 28; Lynn Anderson in Concert - Billboard ranked country music artist, August 23. Not long ago we presented “Billy Shakespeare,” a film written and directed by independent Lincoln County filmmaker Deborah Voorhees of Voorhees Films. It was a great success, with a wonderful turnout. We have the capability to run small camera independent films that are printed to DVD, by projecting them with an EIKI device. We also have two Mag Arc projectors for showing 35mm films. Scheduling for independent films or festivals would likely have to be planned in advance six months to a year. The filmmakers would have to send us a proposal. We have contact and application information on our web site. The filmmakers, in most cases, would rent the theater and be responsible for providing their own advertising.
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Jim Mack, director of the Flickinger Center. We are really just developing our film viewing audience. We would like to see more films geared to youth and children. We are exploring what the audience would like to see. We are always looking for feedback. People are welcome to email us with suggestions.
WELLNESS WATCH, from pg. 3 Wow, how quickly life’s circumstances can change. I thought I was going to Mexico for a week of fun, sun, surf and the occasional fish taco but instead it was nearly two weeks of hospitalization and another month of local recovery time. Three months later I had the second and final surgery in Santa Fe to remove the bag and reconnect my colon. By the grace of God, the skilled hands of the surgeons and the daily use of PEMF therapy for post surgical healing (my profession) I have recovered with flying colors! My total medical bill in Mexico at a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital was just under $24,000 including five days in ICU and another week in a beautiful private room over looking the marina. The care was top notch in all categories. Once
I was able to have solids again, even the food was good (and nutritious unlike most U.S. hospital food). During my recovery I took the time to research various pricing codes for the same procedure and length of stay in an average rated US hospital and by all accounts the bill would have landed somewhere north of $95,000. That is nearly a 400 percent difference in cost. I share this personal story as a launch point for the next couple of Wellness Watch articles that will look at the outrageous cost of our medical care here in the U.S. and what is not being done to rein it in. Our system is seriously broken and it is taking its toll on people’s lives as well as our national deficit. Tim Seay, timseay@live.com or 575-770-0136.
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Ancient wisdom, modern health ”Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.” — Eckhart Tolle When Simon came to his first Yoga class, he was not the typical Yoga student: a healthy, lean 40-yearold man who seemed fit from years of working in construction. He jumped head first into the practice with the gusto of a competitor and a bullish spirit often found in a gym. He was shocked that he was less flexible, less balanced than some of the 50-, 60-, 70-year-olds in class, and finally he began to slow down. By allowing himself to become immersed in the meditative aspects, he relaxed and began to practice the subtle release offered by the postures. He started to listen to his body and practice with effort and ease. The result was great improvement in flexibility for Simon which led to improvements in balance, posture and even freedom from old aches and pains. Simon’s favorite part of the practice? “Clearing my mind to really be present”. Ideally when you contemplate an exercise program that you can stick with.. think about your goals. If you seek relaxation and antidotes to fatigue, stiffness, tension, improvement in joint pain or range of motion, or just want a toned body, Yoga may offer a complete body and mind program to meet your busy-life needs. Try these simple Yoga stretches at home daily 3 times each: •
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Standing forward bend: Stand, bend forward hinging at the hip joints, dangle and relax neck. Deepen by bending knees, tuck nose between knees and try to hold there while pushing your hips up to the sky. Seated bound angle: While
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Floor twist: Lie on back, bend knees, keep together and let both knees drop to one side all the way to floor, release opposite shoulder back toward floor if lifted, repeat on other side.
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A way to help you stick with it is to love your body and the results. Instead of making exercise another “have-to” in your life, let your practice become a personal rejuvenation and time dedicated to yourself – separate from your spouse, kids, responsibilities and chores. Seek the advice of a medical professional to ensure you are healthy enough to practice Yoga. Inform your instructor of limitations or injuries you may have. Marianne teaches weekly Yoga classes by donation for all levels. She has been practicing Yoga for 37 years and was trained in the school of Paramahansa Yogananda; holds a Mindfulness Training certification; and received transmissions from Dalai Lama. Class times are every Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30-5:30 p.m. (stretch/relax) and 6 - 7 p.m. (robust) held at her Buddha Yoga Studio in the Adobe Plaza 200 Mechem Drive Ruidoso www.buddhayogaclass.com. Or reach her at 575 802-3013 or joyoflife2@gmail.com.
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Valley of Starlight LEA PERMIAN at Valley of FiresBASIN HOBBS • LOVINGTON See bright planets like Venus, Jupiter and Saturn Saturday, May 13 at the Valley of Fires, four miles west of Carrizozo on Highway 380. The program starts at 8:15 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m.
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Admission is free. Stargazers are asked to dress warmly and bring lawn chairs. The program is presented by local Amateur Astronomers in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management. Please, no bright flashlights. For more information call 575648-2241.
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‘Small Abstractions’ in Carrizozo
Douglas Stanton will be exhibiting his paintings at “Buckalow’s Fine and Decorative Art Gallery” in Carrizozo. A special opening is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The gallery is located at 412 Twelfth Street in Carrizozo. The exhibit entitled “Small Abstractions” will include recent paintings by Stanton. The show will run through June 23. Stanton works primarily in small sizes, most of which are square formats. Using acrylic paint as his medium, he works with unconventional tools, such as putty knives, squeegees, and trowels. “I begin with no pre-conceived image and create my work by pure improvisation,” said Stanton. “Once I make my first mark, I react to that and ask myself, ‘Where do I go from here?’ The
painting progresses as I continue to react to marks I’ve made until I feel the painting is complete. The viewer is left to conjure whatever visual or emotional content they can from the paintings. With no obvious composition the paintings have no beginning or end; the eye is free to wander about making Courtesy photo individual connections and associations.” The May 11 opening will also feature Geoff Marcy, a ceramist that has created “Crystalline Glazed Ceramic Vessels” for the exhibition. Free refreshments will be available from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., as well as live entertainment throughout the day. Regular gallery hours are Fri., Sat., and Mon.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun: 12 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 763-350-2661.
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ENMU-Roswell to host commencement ceremony About 350 graduates are expected to participate in Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell’s 59th Commencement Convocation Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Wool Bowl. In total, approximately 450 students have completed the requirements for graduation this spring. Certificate of Employability graduates from the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy will also take part in the ceremony, in addition to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates from Eastern New Mexico University and master’s degree candidates from New Mexico Highlands University’s School of Social Work. Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, members of the ENMU Board of Regents, and members of the ENMU-Roswell Community College Board will attend. Cadets with the Youth ChalleNGe Academy will serve as the Color Guard. Crystal Jeffers-Pollei will sing the National Anthem. Music will be provided by the ENMU-Roswell Community Band. The featured speaker will be DeAnna Jerge. Jerge enrolled as a Presidential Scholar at ENMU-Roswell in 2011. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA and is receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in University Studies, with emphasis in science. She is currently employed by John Z. Jerge, CPA, and previously worked at the ENMU-Roswell College Development Office as a student hire. Following graduation, she plans to enroll in a premed program so she can continue her dream of becoming a family practitioner.
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institutions of higher learning in all The Spring 2013 edition of 50 states, the District of Columbia “Who’s Who Among Students in and several foreign nations. OutstandAmerican Universities and Colleges ing students have been honored in will include the names of 28 students from Eastern New Mexico University- the annual directory since it was first published in 1934. Roswell who have been selected as Students recognized this year national outstanding campus leaders. • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA from ENMU-Roswell are: Elsa To qualify, ALAMOGORDO the students must have Amaya, Elizabeth Barrera, Valarie earned at least 24 credit hours with a Betancur, Skyla Burd, Tracye Burge, cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and Kristi Carrillo, Jose Cordero, Jonabe nominated by a faculty member. than Courts, Luke Devine, Victoria Campus nominating committees Diaz, Andres Granado, Angela Hobbs, and editors of the annual directory Sara Humaran, DeAnna Jerge, Aide have included the names of these Jimenez, Michael Lawing, Keary Libstudents based on their academic bey, Lucia Meraz, Camille Morales, achievement, service to the comWestern Morris, Celmira Navarrette, munity, leadership in extracurricular Erica Newton, Tiffanie Owen, Robin activities and potential for continued Reedy, Angela Rinck, Ginny Stanley, success. They join an elite group Edrice Tozier, and Renee Vargas. of students from more than 1,000
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DeAnna Jerge is the daughter of John and Laurie Jerge of Roswell. She wants to be known as someone who made a difference in her community and in the lives of the people around her.
Jerge graduated with highest honors from Goddard High School in 2011 in the top 5 percent of her class. She was recently selected for the New Mexico All State Academic Team for 2013 and was named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar. She is listed in Who’s Who Among All American Scholars and nominated for the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in leadership. Jerge is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and is also an active member of Assumption Catholic
Church. Jerge was recently selected as Miss Roswell 2013 and was Miss San Miguel County 2012. She is proud to represent a community that is rich in both culture and heritage. It is her mission to educate and inspire by promoting an initiative entitled “Uniquely You: Embracing a Positive Self Image.” Jerge has also received many awards
for her involvement with environmental stewardship and recycling. She received national attention by being presented with President Barack Obama’s Community Service Award. She started the “Teens Go Green” Recycling Program that is in place at both Roswell and Goddard High Schools. Her goal is to be Miss New Mexico and represent Roswell on the Miss America stage.
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Los Pasitos reinstated as a provider of early intervention in Chaves County By Angelica Rubio The most recognized provider of services for those living with developmental disabilities in Chaves County, received news from Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) that the proposal which was initially rejected has now received a one year extension. In April, New Mexico’s Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Supports Division denied Tobosa Developmental Services’s application for reauthorization of funding for Early Intervention Program, a contract that had been renewed every year since 1981. After 32 years of receiving ongoing funding and receiving excellent ratings from the state, Tobosa was facing a $1.3 million cut, directly affecting services and supports provided to children and their families in Chaves County and also
threatening the local economy with a loss of 45 jobs. Joe Madrid, CEO and executive director at Tobosa, regarding the decision,“The overall community, particularly the families of the children who would be directly affected by this funding cut, came through for all of Chaves County. The state’s decision to revisit Los Pasitos’ proposal and provide an extension had very little to do with Tobosa’s efforts, but the efforts and extraordinary support and advocacy from families, local legislatures and policy makers.”
The Early Intervention Program provides services which include speech, physical, occupational therapies and developmental instruction to children ages 0-3. Serving more than 300 children in Roswell and surrounding area, the Infant/Family Program supports children with or at risk of developmental disabilities and their families with developmental activities individually designed to meet each child’s needs. This program has been proven effective, supporting more than 10,000 families in the last three decades.
Fishing report for Southeast NM Bataan Lake: Fishing was slow for all species. Black River: Stream flow at Malaga on Monday was 7 cfs. No reports from anglers this week. Blue Hole Park Pond: No reports from anglers this week. Bonito Lake: Closed. Bosque Redondo: Fishing was slow for all species. Bottomless Lakes: Fishing was slow. Brantley Lake: Anglers are to practice catch-and-release for all fish here as high levels of DDT were found in several fish. Carlsbad Municipal Lake: No reports from anglers this week. El Rito Creek: Trout fishing was fair using worms and salmon eggs. Greene Acres Lake: No reports from anglers this week. Green Meadow Lake: Fishing was slow for all species but there was one good bass caught. Check it out in catches of the week. Grindstone Reservoir: Trout fishing was very good using PowerBait, worms, Kastmasters, Pistol Petes and spinners. Fishing was slow to fair using worms for catfish. Jal Lake: No reports from anglers this week. Lake Van: Trout fishing was slow to
fair using Pistol Petes under a bubble, small Daredevles and worms. Fishing for catfish was fair using cut bait and liver. Oasis Park Lake: Fishing was slow for all species. Pecos River: Stream flow below Sumner Lake on Monday was 79 cfs. No reports from anglers this week. Perch Lake: No reports from anglers this week. Ruidoso River: Stream flow near Hollywood on Monday was 5.3 cfs. Trout fishing was slow. Santa Rosa Lake: The lake has reopened to boating but the launch area is undeveloped and boating is restricted to no wake speed only. Fishing was slow but there were a few walleye and crappie caught by anglers using worms, grubs, minnows and swim baits. Fishing was slow to fair using worms and liver for catfish. No reports on other species. The surface water temp was in the mid to high 50s. Sumner Lake: Fishing was fair using grubs, crank baits and minnows for walleye. Fishing was slow to fair using crank baits, jerk baits and grubs for white bass. No reports on other species. The Violation Canyon boat ramp remains open at this time and will remain open as long as lake levels permit.
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park celebrates Heritage Preservation Day ALAMOGORDO – Oliver Lee Memorial State Park hosts its annual Heritage Preservation Day on May 11. Enjoy a quiet green oasis of cottonwoods, ash trees and maidenhair fern in the Chihuahuan Desert. Experience the beauty and history of Dog Canyon and the Tularosa Basin. Due to Dog Canyon’s water resource and rigorous seclusion, it was one of the last strongholds of the Mescalero Apache in the 19th century. In the late 1800s early settlers like “Frenchy” Francois Jean Rochas and rancher Oliver Milton Lee used the rich resources of the canyon to create a new way of life in the Tularosa Basin. “Come enjoy our main attractions: the nature trail, visitor center and the ranch house; and stay for an evening
under the stars with the Amateur Astronomers Group,” said Wendy Justice, park manager. Heritage Preservation Day schedule: Canyons Trail Walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center Dog Canyon was one of the last strongholds of the Mescalero Apache in the Sacramento Mts. The Mescalero used resources at Dog Canyon to maintain their rich cultural heritage, which enabled them to thrive. Paulsen’s book Canyons, used by many schools in their curriculum, is a compelling story about two teenagers on the verge of manhood: Coyote Runs a Mescalero Apache in 1864 and pres-
Take your kid to work day at Holloman
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ent day Brennan Cole of El Paso. Come learn about the book and sites in Dog Canyon that inspired Gary Paulsen. Francois Jean Rochas, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center NMSU-A Archeologist Pete Eidenbach will present a short multimedia program on the excavation of “Frenchy” cabin, the first European settler at Dog Canyon. Come learn about his life and times at Dog Canyon while viewing the artifacts he left behind, his rock walls and the remains of his cabin. Although this program is not considered a hike, there will be some walking from the Visitor Center to various locations in the park. Oliver Lee Ranch House Tour, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center Join Ranger Howard Thomas, park historian, for a tour of the Oliver Lee
Saturn Rising, 8:30 - 10 p.m. Meet at Group Shelter Join the Amateur Astronomers Group for a spring sky tour. The constellation Leo dominates the sky as Saturn rises in Virgo and Jupiter sets in Taurus. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is eight miles south of Alamogordo via U.S. 54, then four miles east on Dog Canyon Road. There is no charge for programs, however all camping and day use fees do apply. For more information, contact the park at 575-437-8284 or log onto www.nmparks.com.
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Photo courtesy of Senior Airman Kasey Close, U.S. Air Force / released
Ranch House. The Lee Ranch House was originally built in 1893. Furnishings and displays provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin.
Check out our easy delicious recipe below. Come by for your next tastebud adventure in foods & wines! Here you’ll find some of the best Imported Olive Oils and Vinegars from Italy, select Sauces, Pestos, Salad Dressings, Salsas, Dip and Spreads from boutique food manufacturers in the American Southwest and worldwide, Italian Pastas and Grains, Olives and a host of other specialty foods to fill your pantry.
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Airman 1st Class Nicholas Daniels, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, assists Johnny Cavallo as he uses a drill during Take Your Kid to Work Day at Holloman Air Force Base, April 22. Johnny is the son of Master Sgt. John Cavallo, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron structural NCOIC. The event was held in April for the Month of the Military Child.
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Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Frittata
3/4 cup Mannicareti orzo pasta 6 eggs 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggianno 1/4 cup cream 1 Jar Elki grilled vegetables 4 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Preheat the oven to 375° F. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta. In a large bowl combine the eggs, Parmagiano, cream and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined. Add the cooked orzo, grilled vegetables, scallions, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.
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May 7, 2013
Promoting communication health of an aging America To reinforce the important messages about communication disorders during Better Hearing and Speech Month, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and The Rehabilitation Center of Alamogordo at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, released tips to raise awareness to help more than 70 million Americans age 55 and older identify and prevent a speech, language or hearing disorder. As people age, normal changes occur in hearing, speech, language, memory and swallowing. Once an individual turns 55, their chances of having hearing loss, suffering a stroke, developing dementia or Parkinson’s disease increases which can lead to a related communication disorder. Warning signs of speech, language and hearing problems include: • Sudden trouble talking, thinking or moving parts of your body – this could be a sign of a stroke, and you should see a doctor immediately • Turning the TV louder or asking people to repeat themselves • Trouble remembering appointments or how to do familiar tasks • A hoarse voice or easily losing your voice • Trouble speaking clearly that gets worse over time Tips for preventing communication disorders: • Reduce your risk for stroke – stop smoking, control your blood pressure, exercise regularly
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Use helmets and seat belts to prevent brain injury consult a certified speech-language pathologist or audiGet regular checkups, including hearing tests, to stay ologist. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists play an important role in working with individuals who in top form are 55 and older. These professionals can assist this age • Protect your voice – don’t yell or talk in noisy group in differentiating between normal aging and havplaces, drink plenty of water and avoid smoking ing a communication disorder. They can provide tips and • Turn down the TV or radio when you talk with techniques to prevent communication problems and keep others – you’ll hear each other better and you won’t your speech, voice, and language in top form. have to speak loudly For more information about speech, language and • Keep your mind sharp – do puzzles, read and keep hearing disorders and prevention, visit: www.asha.org. up with current events • Stay active and social – do things with friends and get involved in your comThe nationally bottle. We can try munity this for a week and recognized day that For most Americans see what worked and we choose to celebrate 55 and older, unlike many what didn’t and then our earth and be aware disabilities, speech, lanadjust to our level of of our impact on the guage, and hearing probcomfort. planet is April 22, but lems can be prevented. as that day has passed Minimize water The key is early identificawe can remember usage – We can set tion and intervention; the that we do not have to a timer to remind us earlier a problem is identilimit our mindfulness to hurry up in our fied the sooner treatment to only that day. Here shower. We can praccan begin. are a few ideas to help tice being efficient If you suspect that you us take care of our by slowly deducting or family members have a a minute off our time earth everyday: communication disorder, Angie Fernandez until we reach a time Go vegetarian – Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com where we can still feel Whether it’s one meal clean, yet efficient. a day or one meal a Use less energy – we can designate a week, plant-based foods usually have time each night to turn off things requirless of an impact on our environment ing energy, such as the TV, computer, than animal-based products. Minimizphone, etc. We can replace electric ing processed food can also eliminate lighting by using candles and use this waste associated in food production and time to read or hang out with family consuming fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent choices when reducing our and friends. carbon footprint as they come in nature’s Recycle – We can find out what our very own biodegradable packaging. local recycling center offers and make recycling part of our daily routine. Go shopping – Yes, we can still enjoy this luxury of life and not contribute Reduce – We can reduce waste by to waste by shopping at second-hand becoming a smart shopper and paying stores, which give discarded and unused attention to packaging. items a second chance at life. It will save us money and allow us to use our Reuse – we don’t have to limit our creativity. recycling efforts to what our local recycling center offers. We can get Car pool – This is an excellent way creative and reuse old items by giving to get to get to know our co-workers, them a new life by repurposing them. A kids’ schoolmates and other wonderful great example of this would be to cut up people in the world. an old t-shirt and turn it into a dusting Give up some of that paper – Whether cloth or other cleaning rag, minimizing at home or at the office, we have a the need for paper towels. tendency to overuse paper towels, paper napkins, paper cups, etc. We can Rethink – if we take a moment to think reduce our usage by tucking the paper about things, it is very likely that we products away and replace them with can find a more environmentally friendreusable materials like towels and cloth ly way to do things, or ask ourselves if napkins or by using a refillable water certain “needs” in our life are necessary.
Celebrate Earth Day every day
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ROSWELL: May 10-12 “The Beams Are Creaking,” 17-18 Roswell Community Little Theatre, 1717 S. Union, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee 2 p.m. A powerful, true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian who defied the Nazis and led an assassination attempt against Hitler. roswelllittletheatre.com 11 20th Annual Spring River Race for the Zoo, 1000 E. College Blvd., 10 a.m. Presented by ENMMC. 10K, 5K and 2 mile. Registration closing date: May 8 at 11:59 p.m. $15. 646-6720; roswellrunnersclub@yahoo.com Spring Recital, ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. Serenity’s Dance Company presents an evening of dance and entertainment. $8; children 5 and under free. 910-1851 ARTESIA: May 7 Gathering of Friends - Spring Inspired Dishes, Simply Bello, 323 W. Main, 6 - 8 p.m. A cooking demonstration by Chef J with food sampling. Seating is limited. 575-736-3663; simplybello@ pvtn.net. Registration $20 9,16 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
LEA COUNTY HOBBS: May 10-11 2013 Blessing of the Bikes & Grill Battle, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 575-392-5581 11 Rick Springfield Concert, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Selectaseatlubbock.com, 1-800-735-1288 18 Find It in Hobbs Golf Tournament, Ocotillo Golf Course, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Big prizes, cool giveaways, fun contests, great food and more. Businesses can set up a booth at a tee on the course to show off wares or talk about services. There is a full menu of opportunities for chamber members to participate in this tournament, in addition to actually playing golf. 575-397-3202; info@hobbschamber.org
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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. May 10 Chick-Fil-A Leadercast, NMSUCarlsbad, hosted by the Carlsbad Department of Development. For a flyer for the list of speakers and to purchase tickets, go to http://business.carlsbadchamber.com/events/ details/chick-fil-a-leadercast-581. Carlsbad is the only host site for this event in all of New Mexico
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 16-19 16th Annual AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. One of the hottest Motorcycle Rallies of the Southern Rockies. Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon. Beat the heat riding the shaded pines of the Sacramentos. Live music, stunt rider, $10,000 Poker Run, large 4-day trade show with 33,000 sq.ft. of vendors. 575-973-4977; www.motorcyclerally.com. Visit the website for admission fees 23 Smokey Robinson 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Smokey Robinson brings the Motown sounds to the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Audiences are invited to enjoy Robinson’s top Billboard hits such as “Baby That’s Backatcha,”“A Quiet Storm,”“The Agony and the Ecstasy,”“Cruisin,” “Being With You,” and “Just to See Her” during this not-to-miss performance. Tickets start at just $35 and are available online at www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com or Ticketmaster.
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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 17 Spencer Theater Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Inn of the Mountain Gods. 1 - 4 p.m. Get your golf swing ready and join in the fun at the Spencer Theater annual fundraising golf tournament. Noon is lunch and shotgun start at 1 p.m. with an awards ceremony to follow the play. All proceeds help the Spencer Theater’s children’s programming. Player fees: $125 individually or team of four for $500; includes a complimentary lunch, green & cart charges and a goodie bag. 575-336-4800 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 chart-topping hits including “Fly Me To The Moon,”“The Way You Look Tonight,”“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. 575-336-4800; www. spencertheater.com CARRIZOZO: May 11 “Small Abstractions” Art Exhibit, Buckalow’s Fine & Decorative Art, 412 Twelfth St., Carrizozo. Opening reception, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Recent paintings by Douglas Stanton. Exhibit runs through June 23. Stanton works primarily in small sizes – most square formats – using acrylic paints and unconventional tools, such as putty knives, squeegees and trowels. The May 11 opening will also feature Geoff Marcy, a ceramist who has created “Crystalline Glazed Ceramic Vessels” for the exhibition. Free refreshments from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and live entertainment RUIDOSO: May 9 Business After Hours at Fusion Medical Spa, 1900 Sudderth Dr., 5 - 7 p.m. Join the Chamber for an evening of refreshments and networking. A chance to discuss and share ideas with fellow chamber members. 257-7395. Free.
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RUIDOSO: May 10 Free ENMU Community Choir Concert, Old Mill Playhouse, 641 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 8 p.m. Enjoy this free concert featuring Broadway, pop and Celtic songs. Free. 11 Annual Sierra Blanca Christian Academy 18 Hole Golf Tournament, Links at Sierra Blanca, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Four-person Scramble, 18 Holes, Fundraiser & Social Event. Shotgun start at 9 a.m., fee includes cart, and awards ceremony. 575-630-0144. $100 per player or $300 for team of four. 17-19 Gun & Craft Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Buy, Sell, Trade. Guns, ammo, knives, military surplus, jewelry. All Federal and State regulations will be followed. 575-430-8681. Daily admission is $5 per person. Children under 10 free with a parent 18 Annual Hook & Ladder Firefighter Chili Cook Off, Wingfield Park, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Firefighters from around the state will converge to battle it out for title of Best Firefighter Chili in New Mexico. Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and a special award for the people’s choice winner Live music throughout the day, beer garden. Public tasting is at 12 p.m. 575-257-4116 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 artists will be on display. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirty-two artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as finalists for the show. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org
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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 May 12 Stella Vita Mother’s Day Brunch, 902 New York Ave., 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Make reservations today, 575-434-4444 18-19 Gus Macker - Armed Forces Day. Washington Park (between 1st St. and Mountain View Ave.), 8 a.m. Presented by the City of Alamogordo Community Services Dept. and area businesses. Featuring the best in Gus Macker Basketball, honoring the Armed Forces, plus activities, food, crafts, carnival rides, live music, car show, and military demonstrations and displays. 575439-4142. Free to watch. Cash only accepted for games, carnival rides and food booths CLOUDCROFT: May 12 Mother’s Day Buffet in Rebecca’s at The Lodge Resort, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Treat mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day meal at The Lodge. $35 adults; $15 children 12 and under. Reservations are required 575-682-2566 or 800-395-6343 or visit www.TheLodgeResort.com 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