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My testosterone is low but my doc doesn’t know of patients. What does that mean? Testosterone is Fusion Medical Center, Ruidoso tightly bound by Sex HorThanks for the reader mone Binding Globulin feedback from my previous (SHBG). As near as I can article on low thyroid! Quite figure out, SHBG prevents a few readers have comyoung men from explodmented on my unconvening out of their pants as tional approach to thyroid they enter puberty. After disease. I have used this apthat, I’m not sure what role proach quite successfully to it plays other than making help our weight loss patients Dr. Stephen Rath us miserable… get closer to achieving their An analogy I like to use for testosgoals. terone is that of an 18-wheel fuel tanker. Gals – lest you think this article is As you are driving along Sudderth you targeted at the guys; read on. The sole realize that not only has the NMDOT female on the winning team of HEAL conspired to make traffic difficult, but and The Nest’s Deacon Bob Racicot there is a fuel tanker on the side of the Open held Aug. 10, had an advantage. road that is contributing to the “Texan Her testosterone level was normal. Trickle” (I can say this because I am, in Could she hit balls farther, walk faster, fact, a Texan). As you crawl to a stop beand tolerate men better than any other side the tanker you roll down your winwoman on the course? You bet. (She dow for some trivia and ask the driver said it was okay to mention this anechow much fuel he can carry. “I’m pulling dote in conjunction with a plug for two a full load now with 11,000 gallons of wonderful organizations.) diesel,” he says. You decide to ask why How do we diagnose low testoshe’s impeding the flow of traffic, to terone (low T)? I think an evaluation of symptoms is the best place to start. Signs which he replies curtly “I ran out of fuel in this *@!#! stop-and-go traffic!” and symptoms of low T in men and Hmm. A tanker full of diesel but women include fatigue, anxiety, depresthe truck ran out of fuel? Why? There sion, weight gain, memory loss, muscle isn’t a connection between the trailer loss, bone loss – both kinds (think tank and the much smaller fuel tank about it), hair loss, elevated cholesterol, on the truck. The fuel is tightly bound insomnia/poor sleep, sleep apnea, and by the trailer tank. Total fuel looks decreased libido to name a few. What about lab tests? The American great. Free fuel, or fuel available to the College of Obstetricians and Gynecolo- engine, is gone. Is there a test to measure testosgists doesn’t even recommend checking terone that isn’t bound to SHBG? It’s lab values in perimenopausal women (average ages 40-61 but can occur much called free testosterone. 100 percent of the patients I have seen that have earlier). This is where things get weird. symptoms of low T have either low or They recommend treating perimenopausal women based on their symptoms. borderline low free T. Got symptoms of low T? Come talk “Ughhh! You mean I have to listen to to me. a patient tell me how they feel?” Yes! In my practice I start with a symptom questionnaire and ask the patients to Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath, MD, elaborate when appropriate. DABA is a board certified anesthesioloFor guys? Men normally have high- gist, Air Force flight surgeon, parameder testosterone levels than women and ic, and pilot as well as the owner and I will draw baseline labs before starting medical director of Fusion Medical Spa testosterone replacement. I frequently located in Ruidoso. He firmly believes see patients who tell me “My primary that testosterone allows his wife to put care doc checked my testosterone and up with him (most of the time). Comtold me it was normal.” Total testosterments or questions? His email address one is typically normal in the majority is: DrRath@FusionMedicalSpa.net. Dr. Stephen Rath
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Roswell Museum and Art Center
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World-class venue for art and history
Vollmer has organized, curated and participated By Rosalyn Stevenson in the facilitation of loans for more than 150 exhibiThe Roswell Museum and Art Center, a tions in the United States and Mexico and maintains a 50,000-square-foot building is home to 11 galleries, an auditorium with up-to-date film and multi-media capac- standing role as a participant in the ongoing dialogue that celebrates the diverse cultural heritage found in ity that seats 200, and a research library open to the public that boasts volumes dated from 1879 to today. It the Americas. He has a standing history as an advisor is also home of the Pecos Valley Potters Guild facilities. in both the private and public sectors, having served Under the forward thinking and progressive guid- and participated in public programs, panels, juries and advisory boards on local, state and federal levels ance of its directors, curators and staff, the Roswell in both the U.S. and Mexico. He has held positions at Museum hosts one of the most prestigious collections of New Mexico artists, thinkers and historical artifacts the Tucson Museum of Art; El Consejo Cultural de La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico; the El in the state. Paso Museum of Art; the The museum is currently under the guidDallas Museum of Art; ance of interim director Stephen Vollmer. the Witte Museum of the Vollmer’s broad knowledge and obvious love San Antonio Museum of the collections of which he is in charge Association. Vollmer’s comes through in his illuminating dialogue and expertise and interest are the vitality of his in-depth discourse about the in the realm of exploring art and why it was chosen and placed as it is. the contextual frontiers Vollmer has a “… professional career that of art, architecture and spans nearly four decades. He has served in adthe preservation of works ministrative, curatorial and teaching capacities that traditionally have in both the United States and Mexico. Having fallen outside and beyond lived, worked and conducted extensive field work throughout the American southwest and Latin America, he has formed a photographic Stephen Vollmer, interim archive that holds more than 40,000 original director/assistant director of images, which record origins and the cross cul- the Roswell Museum and Art tural influences found throughout the Americas. Center.
the formal studies that have concentrated on the mainstreams of art.” (http://vac.tamu.edu/vollmer) According to Vollmer: “When curating an exhibition or bringing works into the collection, great attention is given to the intellectual content found within the body of an artist’s work and how it fits within the definition of an exhibit and/or the mission of the institution. In today’s world, the lines between craft and art are not so much about materials, but approach and intent. The contemporary artist may employ a medium and technique that may have been traditionally associated with the minor arts or crafts. And, since the 1960s, the definitions surrounding art have evolved beyond the Academy, allowing the artist the free range of material and a vast number of techniques to explore and expand horizons without prejudice. Craft remains ever important and the mastery of manners and methods will always have wide appeal in the market place, and where it shows innovation and breaks new ground, it will be celebrated as art.”
Curator gives details on curating process
It is not often that the public is privy to the inside workings of curatorial practices in museums, however, Sara Woodbury, curator at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, formerly a Curatorial Fellow at Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vt., very kindly consented to give an inside look at her process for choosing art and collections: Photos by Rosalyn Stevenson
Sara Woodbury, curator, standing in front of a Henrietta Wyeth painting at the Roswell Museum and Art Center.
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“I think of curating as a kind of story telling, whether it’s about a particular medium, a historical period, an idea, an artist, etc. I try to be objective, but being human, my perspective inevitably leaks in, not only through the objects I choose and what I say about them, but what I exclude. Every object has a thousand stories to tell, from the social conditions of the period from which it originated to the nature of the materials used, but my task is to narrow down those various and sundry anecdotes and facts into one cohesive theme. Curating is as much about what you don’t show as much as what you do include. When I’m putting a show together using the permanent collection, I typically start with an observation. Though I use databases to compile convenient object lists, I insist on going through collections by hand, because that’s when I typically notice intriguing details that pique my curiosity. If I find something that catches my attention, I’ll write it down for future reference. As I get more familiar with a collection, I’ll revisit these notations to see whether there are any relationships or themes I can explore. I’ve always liked exploring unexpected connections, so often times the pieces I choose for a show may be quite disparate aesthetically. Typically I choose about twice as many works as I’ll end up using for a show; I’ll whittle it down as the theme gets tightened. The research is great fun, though I usually only use about 10 percent of the information I find for the actual labels and exhibit text. Laying out the actual show usually involves several preparatory drawings (often done on either photocopies of the actual gallery floorplan, or, when I need to be more specific, on Microsoft Publisher), but even during installation itself things are subject to change; works in person look very differently than they do on scale drawings. Label writing is, in my experience, one of the most challenging writing endeavors, as you only have a very limited space in which to convey compelling information. Rather than tell five stories hurriedly, I always aim to tell one story well for an object. With every show I tell myself that I can’t say everything; limiting my scope gives me coherency, and leaves the opportunity for future curators (or me) to approach the same works from a different perspective. In terms of contemporary art, I’ll admit that this is a relatively new field for me, so my process is very much evolving. So far what I’ve been doing is get-
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ting acquainted with the art scene itself in order to see what’s going on, rather than developing a show idea first and then seeking out artists who fit it. When I find a particular artist or set of artists that intrigues me, either for their process or their ideas, I look for related works. I certainly have particular genres or ideas that interest me, but in this case I feel I have to know what’s out there first before I can start developing themes. In terms of upcoming shows, most of them are still in an inchoate state, but I’ll list a couple here: 1. “Subject to Change” – this show will look at the permanent collection through the lens of flux; the various members of the senior staff will propose suggestions for pieces, which I’ll synthesize into the final selection. The show will be divided into three sections, though there will be overlapping. The first part will look at instances of general or “universal” change such as the change of seasons, times of day, etc., to underscore the omnipresence of flux in our lives. The second section will consider examples of historical change such as shifting tastes in fashion or important historical moments, or even technological developments. The final section will consider art itself as flux, whether it’s through tracking an individual artist’s stylistic evolution, or confronting the effects of age on a work of art, such as discoloration, craquelure, and so forth. This exhibit is currently scheduled to open in late October 2013. 2. “Giving” (I haven’t come up with a decent title for this one yet). I’ll be looking at prints that were given as gifts to artists, friends, and so forth. I came up with this idea when I was looking at one of our Rockwell Kents in storage, and noticed a hand-written inscription on it addressed to Howard Cook, another artist in our collection. I started wondering how many other prints had similar gift inscriptions on them, and started writing them down. I thought it’d be an effective way to both human-
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Above left, “Oddy Nacky” by Goodman; above, vigas in the original adobe section (circa 1937) of RMAC. This section of the museum now exhibits the drawings and paintings of Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth.
ize the artists in our collection and to underscore their connectivity with the larger art world. This show won’t be happening until 2014. 3. “One Time Only” – this selection will be looking at monotypes from our collection, as it was a quick way to get a variety of pieces up on the walls. This will be hung in Horgan Gallery in late October/November 2013. Those are some ideas I’m working on in the short term. Looking to the future in terms of our permanent collection, I’d like to consider the Ashcan School, Henriette Wyeth, Howard Cook, the Index of Spanish Colonial Design in New Mexico, and other major Continued on next page
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ROSWELL MUSEUM, from pg. 5 works in the collection. On an ongoing basis, I intend to keep delving into the works on paper and other collections to bring out some hidden gems that haven’t gotten much viewing attention. The rest of the staff and I also want to reinterpret the Goddard collection, placing more emphasis on his team, and particularly Esther Goddard. As for the Aston, I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around that animal yet, but I do want to underscore the relationship between those objects and their donor, Rogers Aston. In terms of bringing in loaned materials, I’m interesting in working with artists who use new media such as video and sound (not unlike Ven Voisey), along with traditional media. I like challenging visitors with the unexpected, and encourage them to find new connections between unlike materials or things, or to at least consider them.”
Currently on view at the Roswell Museum and Art Center:
Entry Gallery: 20th Century Visions – featuring the work of some of the most prominent New Mexico modernists many of whom lived and worked around the art colonies of Santa Fe and Taos. Patricia Gaylord Anderson Gallery: Art and Environment Exhibition – through April 6, 2014. Selected works from the museum’s permanent collection brought together to expand “appreciation of the creative genius and how the definition of environment may vary over time, locale and culture.” (www. roswellmuseum.org) Samuel Marshall and Donald Winston Gallery: Roswell Artists-in-Residence: “Ven Voisey: Unfinished Animal” – through Sept. 28.Ven Voisey, working in sculpture, installation and sound art, has created an installation utilizing found materials from which he has formed objects that speak to his artist statement and early experiences. For a detailed explanation of his artistic vision visit the Roswell Museum website. Artists-in-Residence next: Derek Chan, Sept. 28 - Nov. 7, who will give a presentation on Friday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. which will be followed by a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Chan will also instruct along with Nancy Fleming during a Zine making workshop, titled: AMA-Zine! That will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Donald B. Anderson Gallery: “Reaching New Heights” – a selection from the permanent collection. Founders Gallery: Permanent collection of drawings and paintings by legendary New Mexico artists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth.
Russell Vernon Hunter Gallery: 2013 Invitational: Vision – through Sept. 29. Kevin Burgess de Chavez (Tinwork); Drew Coduti (Tinwork); Catalina Delgado-Trunk (Papel Picado); Damian Velasquez (Mixed Media Furniture); Frederico Vigil (Frescoe). Paul Horgan Gallery: Northern New Mexico Poet and Writer John Brandi: From a Distant Road – through Oct. 13. Haiga or Painted Haiku based on 17th century Japanese traditions Aston Gallery: West of Beyond: The Aston Collection of the American West. This gallery showcases items dating from the 1500s through early Native American, including a set of armor, hunting tools, clothing and more – truly a dazzling collection. Goddard Gallery: Robert H. Goddard Collection of Liquid-Propellant Rocketry – showing are examples of some of the actual rockets Goddard assembled and tested in his brilliant quest for space travel. Mr. Goddard’s workshop has been reassembled in its entirety inside the Roswell Museum. Spring River Gallery: Aria Finch, winner of this year’s Governors Award for Excellence In the Arts for her ceramic sculptures will have an exhibition of new works beginning on Sept. 7 and showing through March 9, 2014 with a reception for the artist and the public on Sept. 28. A visit to the vital, thriving center for New Mexico arts at the Roswell Museum and Art Center is sure to expand knowledge and inspire. The museum is located at 100 West 11th Street, 575-624-6744. Welltrained docents are available and may be reserved for any visit by calling ahead. Phone the museum for information on applying for the Artists-In-Residence program, renting the auditorium or other questions. Photos by Rosalyn Stevenson
At top, sculpture by Aria Finch; above, Finch, director of Pecos Valley Pottery Guild, in the clay studio at RMAC with a sculpture she is currently working on. Finch, winner of the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence In the Arts, will be having a show of her current sculptures in the Spring River Gallery starting Sept. 7. At left, “Brodgan” by Richard Hogan, showing in the Donald B. Anderson Gallery. At right, a drawing by Peter Hurd.
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Bingham notable passes Vera Lasiter Jones September 4, 2013
By Gwen Jones Poe Vera Jones of Bingham, N.M., and her husband, Sam Jones, owned and operated the Blanchard Rock Shop for some 30 years. The Hansonberg Mining area in the Oscura Mountains provided opportunities for rock hounds, students, professionals, movie makers and sportsmen. Many students from New Mexico Tech in Socorro explored and studied minerals coming from the mines located just five miles south of the shop located on Highway 380. Rock hounds from across the country visited and collected specimens from the multiple claims and lasting friendships were made. Sam Jones was a skilled heavy equipment operator and helped oversee the area for the Mining Company in operation and other claim holders. He maintained roads and safety features. The mining area dates to civil war time when lead was the major product but more than 50 minerals are identified in the area. Collectors are crazy about galena, fluorite, barite, quartz and more. Historically, Bingham was once a thriving community with a school, post office, and store in the bean farming and ranching belt. Vera Lasiter with her family moved from Arkansas to New Mexico. They were dry-land bean farmers in the Gran Quivera area. Sam Jones and Vera met and married in 1937. Following military service in WWII they settled in Socorro with their three children. Sam was a heavy equipment operator and Vera worked as a nurse. Through the years of trucking ore from the Blanchard Mine to the San Antonio mill, Sam and Mrs. Ora Blanchard became friends. She lived in a small house near the mine and had a small building on the 5 acre parcel she had acquired on Hwy 380. Sam had a terrific kinesthetic awareness and could level fields, grade or improve hillside roads with great skill. He was also a “water witch” and located water for Mrs. Blanchard on the five-acre parcel. To date, it is the only “good” water in the area. With water, the shop began to develop. Mrs. Blanchard gave Sam the first right of refusal when she passed and Sam became a part-time resident. Changes began to occur. Vera and Sam moved to Bingham and lived in the small shop building, added plumbing, fences, camping spaces, road equipment, orchards, gardens and animals.
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Then came a nice mobile home and they converted the small building into a full-fledged rock shop and tourist attraction. They were both avid adventurers and collected snakes for display. They had a large round pit to house the snakes and ranchers were always eager to have Sam visit and pick up snakes. His nickname was “Rattlesnake Jones.” He was featured in a National Geographic magazine article and also in a film, “Animals nobody loves.” Vera was always his right hand helper. They were kind to traveling strangers, generous with needed help and with their time. Bingham was like an oasis for family and friends. Everyone saw the “welcome mat” and Bingham was a destination. Sleeping outdoors, collecting minerals, caring for the land, playing with the chickens or bobcats, playing cards or dominoes was always tops on somebody’s list. Vera Jones was 92 when she passed in January and her spirit lingers. She will always be remembered. The heart of the Bingham Rock Shop continues with Allison Cameron as the ‘new’ owner. Cameron came as a caretaker to Vera when Sam passed away in 1995 and shortly thereafter bought the property. Cameron says one never knows who will show up to do some rock hounding. She has had the President of Congo, the drummer from Pearl Jam and the drummer from Texas Playboys. She thinks she also had Ted Turner and Jane Fonda, but the couple left in a huff when Cameron said they looked like Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Bicyclists, joggers, horseback riders and walkers also show up along the long stretch of Highway 380 and take a breather at the Rock Shop. Cameron feels at home “three miles from the middle of nowhere” and is never lonely. There are visitors every day and Cameron loves to entertain. Her new San Diego transplant husband felt that one reason Cameron wants him around is to take down the hundreds of miles of Christmas lights she puts up each year. As always, if the gates are open, stop by for a visit, a story and an unforgettable experience.
Photos courtesy of Cliff Coles Photography
More than 100 friends, relatives and neighbors attended a memorial service for Vera Lasiter Jones at Bingham, N.M. on Aug. 18. Below left, the Blanchard Rock Shop in Bingham on Highway 380.
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Lincoln National Forest’s Michael Salmon – recipient of the 2013 Gifford Pinchot Excellence in Conservation award CARLSBAD — The 2013 Gifford Pinchot Excellence in Conservation Education Award for the Southwestern Region was presented to Lincoln National Forest’s Fire Prevention Officer Michael “Fish” Salmon. Salmon is stationed on the Guadalupe Ranger District and was one of the Southwest Region’s high-achieving contenders for this year’s prestigious award. The nomination cites, “Michael has organized the annual National Environmental Education Week event in Carlsbad for the past 16 years. This event has enhanced the environmental awareness of thousands of 5th graders and increased their love and respect for the outdoors.” Each year, he has had to face unique challenges and sometimes overwhelming obstacles, but through extra effort, perseverance, and the rewards of strong relationships with local partners, Salmon has led the community of Carlsbad through 16 consecutive annual events, known as “National Environmental Education Week.” The resounding success of this ‘hands-on’ learning experience in a natural environment, has positively affected more than 16,000 fifth-graders. Salmon also teaches environmental education to the community’s older children and adults of all ages, by sharing fire curricula with teachers, sponsoring Project Learning Tree workshops and teaching a fire lab
which targets 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Upon receiving the award, Salmon – also known to many as ‘Fish’ – said, “It’s all about the kids… at the end of the day, they’ve got a smile on their faces from ear to ear – as they’re leaving, they keep looking back at me saying, ‘Thank you Mr. Fish, thank you Smokey!’” Some of the partners Salmon works closely with include: Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey, Soil and Water Conservation District, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Navajo Refining Company, NM Wildlife Rescue, Rainbow Recycle, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Zoo-to-You, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research, Carlsbad Wastewater Treatment Plant, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Cave & Karst Research Institute, the Living Desert State Park and many others. “On behalf of the Lincoln National Forest, and the Southwestern Region, we are very proud of Michael’s achievement,” said Travis Moseley, forest supervisor on the Lincoln National Forest. Jim Gumm, Guadalupe district ranger, echoed the expression, adding “Michael has worked tirelessly to make the National Environmental Education Week conference a reality, and 16 years of successful events is truly a demonstration of commitment to our youth and our community of Carlsbad.” For more information about the Lincoln National Forest, call 575-434-7200 or go to their website, www.fs.usda.gov/lincoln and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ LincolnUSForest.
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STAR PARTY “Vinnie the Vulture,” a story for preschoolers written and illusThere will be a free Star Party at Living Desert Zoo and GardensROSWELLtrated by Susan Young. State Park on Friday, Sept. 6 begin• Crafts and Face Painting for ning at 7 p.m. in front of the Visitor children from 1 - 3 p.m. Center. Large telescopes will be set These programs take place in up to look at the planet Saturn and the Visitor Center and are offered other wonders of the night sky such free to the public but regular fees as star clustersRUIDOSO and nebulae. There will apply for admission • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 into the will also be a laser light tour of the zoo: children 6 and under free, 7-12 constellations. This event will be years $3, 13 and older $5. For more cancelled if the sky is too cloudy or information call the park at 575-887if it is too windy. For more informa5516. tion, call the park at 575-887-5516. LIVING DESERT ZOO ACQUIRES PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME ENDANGERED SAND DUNE LIZARDS • TULAROSA ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT Beginning the first Friday after Come to Living Desert Zoo and Labor Day, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park on Saturday, Gardens State Park hosts Pre-School StoryTime in the Visitor Center every Sept. 14 to see the zoo’s newly acquired pair of endangered sand Friday at 9:30 a.m. when school is in session. This special program is spon- dune lizards. These small lizards sored by Friends of the Living Desert are rare and found only in a small area of New Mexico and west Texas. and is presented by volunteer DoThere will be brochures and an cents. Open to children ages infant informational video available for through 5 years accompanied by an viewing. The lizard display is in the adult, the program starts with songs Visitor Center, so no entrance fees and a story followed by an activity are required unless you want to and a walk through the zoo. There is no fee for the Visitor Center activities; enter the zoo. For more information call the park at 575-887-5516. however, regular entrance fees apply to enter the zoo (children 6 and MUSIC AND THE MOON under are free, 7-12 $3, 13 and up Living Desert Zoo and Gardens $5). For members of Friends of the State Park is hosting a concert Living Desert, admission to the zoo performed by “American Celtic” is always free. For more information, singer-songwriter Kevin Dooley call Kathryn Law at 575-887-5516. from Longmont, Colo., on Thursday, INTERNATIONAL VULTURE Sept. 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The AWARENESS DAY Full Moon Walk will follow with the entrance time limited to between Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park will observe International 7 to 7:30 p.m. The concert is free; Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday, however, tips for the artist are always appreciated. Normal entrance fees Sept. 7. will apply for the Moon Walk (adults • At 1 p.m., Kathryn Law will pres- $5, children 7-12 $3, children 6 and ent the PowerPoint program under free). Docents will illuminate “Turkey Vultures: Our Local the animals but adults may carry Sanitation Engineers.” a flashlight to use on the trail. For • At 2:30 p.m., a docent will read more information, call 575-887-5516.
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RUIDOSO • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380 country. He has won honors at magic ENMU-Roswell will welcome competitions across the U.S. Boie magician, Peter Boie, to campus was also nominated for four Campus Wednesday, Sept. 4 and the Activities Magazine awards for being public is invited to attend. The one of the ‘Best Novelty Performers’ free show will begin at 1 p.m. (2010 and 2011), ‘Fastest Rising in the Performing Arts Center Stars’ (2010), and ‘Best Male on campus. Performer’ (2011). Boie tours the ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA Boie has also performed country performing for celebrities such as legendhis unique form of ary musician Neil Young, magic to create a very entertainquarterback Tom Brady and ing and unforgettable show. the Patriots football team Boie said he “creates an atmoand ownership. sphere where you stop thinking He is hired routinely by whether it’s real or not, and you companies such as Oracle just enjoy it.” and LL Bean to entertain at Boie is popular on college camtheir events. puses and other venues around the
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Sharon Paul guest speaker at LINCOLN LIVE! Sept. 5 The LINCOLN LIVE! presentation on Sept. 5 will feature Sharon Paul, Forestry Program manager for the Lincoln National Forest. Paul’s presentation, “What’s Buggin’ Your Trees?” will consist of a slide show, photos and an array of physical samples of trees, bark, needles, leaves and the insects and disease symptoms that result from infestation.
The program will last about an hour, from 6 to 7 p.m., or longer if needed. The Alamogordo Public Library is located at 920 Oregon Avenue. For more information about the Lincoln National Forest, call 575-4347200 or visit their website at www. fs.usda.gov/lincoln and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LincolnUSForest.
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Fishing report for Southeast NM Fishing continued to be very good Bataan Lake: Fishing was slow for using salmon eggs, PowerBait and all species. Black River: Stream flow at Malaga worms for trout. A few trout were also caught by anglers using Pistol on Monday was 7.8 cfs. No reports Petes. Fishing was fair to good using from anglers this week. worms and night crawlers for catfish Blue Hole Park Pond: No reports and a few bluegills. from anglers this week. Jal Lake: No reports from anglers Bonito Lake: Closed. this week. Bosque Redondo: Fishing was slow Lake Van: Fishing was slow for all for all species. species. Bottomless Lakes: Fishing was slow Oasis Park Lake: No reports from for all species. Check these lakes out anglers this week. during the winter trout stocking. Pecos River: Stream flow below Brantley Lake: Anglers are to Sumner Lake on Monday was 120 practice catch-and-release for all cfs. Fishing was slow for all species. fish here as high levels of DDT were Perch Lake: No reports from anfound in several fish. glers this week. Carlsbad Municipal Lake: No reRuidoso River: Stream flow at ports from anglers this week. Hollywood on Monday was 9 cfs. Chaparral Park Lake: Fishing was Fishing was fair using worms and slow for all species. salmon eggs for trout. El Rito Creek: Photo courtesy of Eugene Heathman No reports from anglers this week. Greene Acres Lake: Fishing was slow for all species. Green Meadow Lake: No reports from anglers this week. Grindstone Reservoir: Hot spot for trout:
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EVENTS CALENDAR CHAVES COUNTY
ROSWELL: Sep Fri’s Summer Concert Series, Cahoon Park, 1101 W. 4th, 6:30 8 p.m. Presented by the Roswell Parks & Recreation Department. Performances will vary and different types of music will be showcased along with Country & Western, Rock and Roll, Jazz and many others. 624-6720. Free Sat’s Farmers and Gardeners Market, Chaves County Courthouse lawn, featuring high-quality fresh produce, flowers and crafts. 575-627-2239 Thru Youth Basketball League 9/30 registration The Yucca Recreation Center, 500 S. Richardson. Registration for ages 5 to 8 years - must be of school age by Sept. 1. First-time players must bring a birth certificate to verify age. Children are required to play two quarters per game. $30 for the first child; $25 for each additional child. 624-6719 7 Dragonfly Festival, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about dragonflies and damselflies from specialists. Fun kids activities including archery, crafts, fishing. Reservations required for tours. 575-625-4011; www.friendsofbitterlake.com. Free 13-15 Piñatafest, Chaves County Courthouse lawn. A three-day cultural event, featuring live Mexican entertainment, food and family fun. Vendors with unique items, parade on Saturday and Mariachi Mass on Sunday. 575624-0889 27-28 7th Annual Block Party and Chalk Art Festival and Chile Cheese Festival, presented by MainStreet Roswell and Roswell Museum and Art Center. Hands-on art for kids, chalk art contest (8 a.m., $10 individuals; $20 teams), music, entertainment, food and vendors. Block Party opens at 10 a.m. on 11th Street, north side of the museum. Free. The Chile Cheese Festival celebrates harvesting season roasted chiles, ristras, fresh fruits and vegetables and hand-crafted items will be for sale. Also tours of the mozzarella cheese plant, courtesy of Leprino Foods, will be available - visit www.mainstreetroswell.org for more information. 575-420-5718; www.roswellmuseum.org
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ARTESIA: Sep 7 Artesia Arts Council Annual Membership Dinner, Meeting, and Show, Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. meeting; 7:30 p.m. “Robin Hood.” Free to all arts council members and potential members. 575-746-4212 12 Little Texas Concert, Artesia High School Auditorium, 105 S. 15th St., 7:30 p.m. 575-746-4212; www. artesiaartscouncil.com 14-15 Oil Painting Workshop, offered by the Artesia Arts Council – a twoday workshop with Sandra Boulden. Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 - 4 p.m. Tuition is $70. 575-746-2744 15 Reception for Sara Grijalva Photo Contest, Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 12 - 3 p.m. 575746-4212 CARLSBAD: Sep Fri’s Friday Focus, Best Western Stevens Inn, 1829 S. Canal St. 7:30 a.m. Carlsbad Chamber networking breakfast - share information about your business or organization. operations@carlsbadchamber.com Pre-School StoryTime, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. A short walk in the park and activity will follow the story. 575-887-5516. No fee; children must be accompanied by an adult Sat’s Carlsbad Downtown Farmer’s Market, Eddy County Courthouse lawn, 8 - 11 a.m. Fresh produce, handmade crafts, prepared food, entertainment. 628-3768 7 Night Sky Watching Program, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 8 - 10 p.m. Telescopes, stories, night walks and other special programs start at dusk, immediately after the Bat Flight Program. 575-785-2232
LEA COUNTY HOBBS: Sep 28 21st Annual Chile Fest, Lea County Event Center, north parking lot, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Presented by United Way of Lea County. 575-3912900; http://www.leacounty.net 28-29 Annual Arts and Crafts Show, Lea County Event Center, arena floor. 575-391-2900; http://www. leacounty.net LOVINGTON: Sep Sat’s Lovington Downtown Farmer’s Market, Courthouse Square, 8 a.m. - noon. 575-396-1418
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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: Oct 2 Gypsy Romance, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 8 p.m. Celebrate Oktoberfest Hungarian style. Direct from Budapest, one of the greatest dance troupes in the world, The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, a company of 48 dancers and live orchestra, preserves folk dancing in a rhythmic swirl of festive reels and waltzes. Dressed in vibrant costumes, the artists perform a rich repertoire of international classics by composers: Liszt, Brahms, Kodály and Bartók with authentic, traditional instruments. A bratwurst and beer party at 6 p.m., included with ticket. $56 and $59. 888-878-7872; www. spencertheater.com RUIDOSO: Sep 7 Annual Kite Festival, White Mountain Sports Complex on Hull @ Warrior Dr., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ENMU-Ruidoso and the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department say “Go fly a kite!” at the White Mountain Sports Complex on Hull @ Warrior Dr. A fun-filled event for the entire family. 575-2573006; www.RuidosoKiteFestival. com. Free Rainwater Harvesting Class, ENMU-Ruidoso, 701 Mechem Dr., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This class will cover state laws, harvesting systems, commercial building and residential applications designed to collect, store and divert rainwater per personal and business use. 575-257-3012. Fee is $35 or $25 for seniors Mariachi San Pablo Concert, Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., 2 - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Donations to the Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care, El Paso, will be accepted at the concert. Ysleta is an international service organization that addresses physical and spiritual needs on the US/Mexico border. Current needs for the mission are: clothing, blankets, nonperishable food, toys, jackets, backpacks and cash donations will be accepted also. 575-2584191 (weekdays from 9-1); email shlc@windstream.net. Free RUIDOSO DOWNS: Thru “Celebracion del Arte” Juried 9/9 Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, 10 a.m. - 4:30
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p.m. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists. This is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to honor excellence in the visual arts of the American West. Thirty-two artists were selected as finalists for the show. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org WHITE OAKS: Sep Fri’s Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market, 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
MESCALERO Sep Wed’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older. 575-464-7028 13 Intocable, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. For 20 years, Intocable has paved the way for Tex-Mex groups, with catchy melodies, vocal harmony and tight instrumentation. Intocable has also made music history by being the first of its genre to perform during a halftime show at the famed Dallas Cowboys Stadium in 2011 and winning a Grammy for Best Mexican/ Mexican-American Album in 2005. This high-energy bandwill be performing No. 1 hits such as “Robarte Un Besito,”“Dame Un Besito,”“Eres Mi Droga” and “Suena.” www. innofthemountaingods.com 27 Bret Michaels, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Don’t miss lead singer of Poison, Bret Michaels – the frontman of one the most important bands in rock and roll, Poison sold 25 million albums and had 15 top 40 hits, including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,”“Talk Dirty to Me,”“Unskinny Bop” and many more. Disclaimer: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $25. www.innofthemountaingods.com
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ALAMOGORDO: Sep 5 Business After Hours, Desert Sun Motors Inc. new GM Dealership, 2600 N White Sands Blvd., 5:30 - 7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and hear about the new GM dealership. An opportunity to meet fellow chamber members and share and discuss ideas. 575-437-6120. Free 6 United Way of Otero County’s Day of Caring, Alameda Park, N. White Sands Blvd., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Day of Caring is a special event involving United Way of Otero County volunteers giving back to the community. Volunteers from Holloman AFB, city, local business and other groups will be available to perform various tasks for individuals who are unable to do the task themselves. 437-8400; http:// uwoterocounty.org 7-8 5th annual Petsense Adopt-athon, ‘ForeverHome 2013,’ 805 N. White Sands Blvd. Suite E, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendors and family fun events – face painting, bake sale, BBQ, coloring contest, balloon pop, cricket races and more – to raise funds for all participating groups. Each pet adopted will also go home with a free bag of pet food and a gift bag filled with toys, treats and donated products. 575437-1552; foreverhome2013.com 13-14 17th annual Oktoberfest, Griggs Sport Complex, 3000 N. Florida Ave. (on the corner of North Florida Avenue and Fairgrounds Road), Fri., 5 p.m. - midnight: Sat., 3 p.m. - midnight. Traditional foods and souvenirs, kids activities and much more. Tickets sold at: Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, Otero Federal Credit Union branches, German Air Force Public Affairs Office; 575-572-2612 or 575-437-6120. In advance: 1-day tickets, $17 each; 2-day tickets, $29. At the door: 1-Day tickets, $20. Children under 16 are free 21-22 Tularosa Basin Wine & Music Festival, Alameda Park, Sat., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., Noon - 5 p.m. Celebrating its 7th year – promoting New Mexico’s historic wine industry, showcasing the best of the state’s wines, along with local and regional artists and live music. Proceeds benefit the programs of White Sands, Tularosa and Alamogordo Rotary Clubs 22nd Annual White Sands Balloon Invitational, White Sands National Monument, gate fee $3. 800-826-0294 or 437-6120
Wednesday Billy’s Seafod Night starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $21.95 Senior Day Senior Specials for $3.95 in Billy’s Race Book Thursday Bottomless Pasta — all you can eat for $3.95 Friday Billy’s Power Ball Cash Giveaway Surf & Turf starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $13.95 Saturday Prime Rib starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $13.95 Sunday PICK THE PROS FOOTBALL PROMOTION Beer Specials in Billy’s Race Book Monday PICK THE PROS FOOTBALL PROMOTION $2 Beer and Hot Dogs in Billy’s Race Book Tuesday Billy’s Power Ball Cash Giveaway Locals Day, 5X Points & 2 for 1 Lunch or Dinner $2 Beer and Hot Dogs in Billy’s Race Book
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