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PUBLISHER Richard Coltharp 1740-A Calle de Mercado Contents 575-524-8061 Las Cruces, NM 88005 [email protected] 575-524-8061 www.desertexposure.com 19 26 EDITOR Elva K. Österreich 575-680-1978 [email protected] ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 Desert Exposure is published [email protected] monthly and distributed free of charge at choice establishments throughout southern New Mexico. SILVER CITY SALES Mail subscriptions are $54 plus tax Mariah Walker 575-993-8193 for 12 issues. Single copies by mail [email protected] $5. All contents © 2019 OPC News, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion DISTRIBUTION of this publication may be reproduced 30 COORDINATOR without written permission. Teresa Tolonen 575-680-1841 All rights to material by outside contributors revert to the author. [email protected] Views expressed in articles, advertisements, graphics and/or LAYOUT AND DESIGN photos appearing in Desert Exposure Stacey Neal, Elva K. Österreich do not necessarily reflect the views of and Monica Kekuewa the editors or advertisers. Desert Exposure is not responsible for unsolicited submissions of articles COLUMNISTS or artwork. Submissions by mail must 29 Fr. Gabriel Rochelle, include a self-addressed, stamped Sheila Sowder, Bert Stevens, envelope for reply or return. It will Jim Duchene and Abe Villareal be assumed that all submissions, 4 VIEW FROM HERE • Blood for Oil? 19 TUMBLEWEEDS • Catron County, Wild Haven including email letters, are intended Not by gunpoint by Walt Rubel A New Mexico adventure by Elva K. Österreich WEB DESIGNERS for publication. All submissions, including letters to the editor, may be Ryan Galloway 4 DESERT DIARY • Goodly Gallant? 20 NEVER TOO LATE • Genealogy Workshop edited for length, style and content. Study finds when words were born Sarah Clark presents workshop on lineage Elva K. Osterreich

5 EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS • Car Talk 20 BODY, MIND SPIRIT • Grant County Events Why roads are the best by Abe Villarreal Weekly happenings in Grant County ABOUT THE COVER: 5 RAISINGDAD • Hermanos 21 CARING DECISIONS • Hard Choices The loss of an uncle Jim and Henry Duchene Take the right steps to care facility by Alexia Severson “Basillica Christmas” by Debra Vance depicts a fanciful take on a view from the 6 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • Scattergories 22 CYCLES OF LIFE • At Least For Now plaza in Mesilla. One of her Christmas card Books, dragons and a scam by Elva K. Österreich Countries make room by Fr. Gabriel Rochelle designs, “Christmas on Mesilla Plaza,” has been chosen as the official Christmas card 7 MAINSTREET • Walking Downtown 23 WORD EXPOSURE • Silver Poet Passes Silver City gets decorated for the holidays Stewart Warren mourned for the town of Mesilla 2019. Las Cruces artist Vance began her water- 8 SUBORBITAL • Starliner Go 25 MIRACLES HAPPEN • Walking Toward Healing color adventure following a career in den- NASA tests escape system by Jim Eckles Trinity Turtle Labyrinth takes on the future by Jenni- tal hygiene and 18 years of cattle ranching. fer Gruger Her education comes from workshops at 10 MUSEUM NEWS • Accreditation One of six percent in nation 27 PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • God Bless Us, Every One the Scottsdale Artists School, respected Christmas with Henry Lightcap by Richard Coltharp artists in watercolor and drawing, semi- 11 ARTS EXPOSURE • Arts Scene nars on art history, books, DVDs and online Latest area arts happenings 28 BORDERLINES • Season for Giving learning opportunities as technology evolves. Deming comes together to provide by Marjorie Lilly “Time outdoors is important to, me thus plein air painting has be- 12 ARTS EXPOSURE • Old School New School Steven Martin digitizes the subtle tones of history 29 ACROSS THE BORDER • The War on Migrants come a regular endeavor,” she said. “Painting onsite offers so much Is hiding the problem the answer? By Morgan Smith more than just working from photos. I feel that emotion and energy 12 CALLING ARTISTS • Opportunity are reflected into my paintings.” Vendors, artists needed now 30 HIGH PLACES • The Narrows Vance took second place with her painting “Nogales Border Plaza” Taking the Modoc Mine hike to the next level by at the Santa Cruz Plein Air Event (in California) held Oct. 27 – Nov. 1. 13 ARTS EXPOSURE • Gallery Guide Gabriele Teich Art venues across the area 31 GOING PLACES • Rising Star 14 TALK NERDY TO ME • It’s a Whole New World Filmmaker gets awarded Streaming Disney by Troy Stegner Postcards From the Edge 31 CITIZENSHIP • Getting Registered 14 ARTS EXPOSURE • Provoking Amazement Ceremony welcomes new citizens Desert Exposure Travels Arts collaboration encourages critical thought 31 MUSIC SCENE • Klein Retires Lauri and Ed 15 CHRISTMAS RONDA • Los Carrozas National search for new symphony director Jasinski met up Bringing Spain to New Mexico by Jennifer Gruger with Chef Rob 32 TABLE TALK • Le Rendez-vous Cafe Connoley from 16 ON STAGE • “Scrooge and Dickens” A Las Cruces Favorite by Alexia Severson the Curious Premiere at the Oasis in Silver City Kumquat at his 33 RED OR GREEN • Dining Guide 16 ON THE SHELF • Authors Honered Restaurants in southwest New Mexico new restaurant, Silver City writers take honors at book awards Bulrush, in St. 36 STARRY DOME • Pisces, the Fishes Louis. The had 16 ON AIR • “True Consequences” Saved by connecting cords by Bert Stevens a great time Podcast looks at New Mexico murders and a great 37 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS • Events Guide meal. 17 LA PANTALLA PLATA • “North Country” What’s going on in October? Me-too before me-too by Hap Hasard 45 SUBORBITAL • Richard Jurek to Speak 17 ON SCREEN • The New Hollywood Lecture, discussion and book signing by Cathy Harper If you have guests from out of town who are having a blast and reading Filmmaker sets the scene in Las Cruces by Mike Cook Desert Exposure, shoot them with your camera and send us the photo 46 32 YEARS IN SILVER CITY • Love and Community with a little information. Or, if you are traveling, don’t forget to share, do 18 ARTS EXPOSURE • The Begins On driving a school bus by Susan Golightly Creativity is all in the family by Mike Cook the selfie thing and take a photo of yourself holding a copy of Desert Ex- 46 LIVING ON WHEELS • Caravanning on Malta posure and send it to [email protected] or stick it in the mail to: The search for a Malta campsite by Sheila Sowder Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM 88005. 4 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

THE VIEW FROM HERE • WALT RUBEL DESERT DIARY• READLY Blood for Oil? Goodly Gallant or a Of course, we’ll take the oil, but not at gunpoint Loathly Mooncalf? Study finds when words were born and o Blood for Oil.” But I don’t think his original States does have a legitimate I always had a motives were corrupt. We didn’t reason to secure the oil fields when they’ve ‘died’ throughout history “Nnegative reaction go to war with Iraq to steal their and ensure that doesn’t happen whenever I saw that bumper oil. again. he language we use is a be used to describe a report or sticker during the days of the That, says President Donald But when asked who owned changeable thing and is rumor, although it has not been Iraq War. I opposed the war, Trump, was our big mistake. the oil, O’Brien said that would Theavily influenced by our seen as common language since but thought the bumper sticker, And it’s one that he’s wanted to be decided later. When pressed society – from social media, cul- 1679. like most bumper stickers, was correct for some time. on what right we have to take tural trends and modern tech- • Kickshaw: Kickshaw can overly simplistic. In a speech to the CIA during it, or to serve as final arbiter as nology – new words are appear- be used to describe a fancy but And, it was fundamentally his first days in office, Trump to who could have it, he didn’t ing by the day. But what words insubstantial cooked dish. The wrong. It played to an obvious said: “You remember I always have an answer. have we lost from our lexicon first known use of the word can narrative, with both President used to say, ‘Keep the oil.’ I They’re too busy these days over the years? be traced to 1597 where it was George W. Bush and Vice Pres- wasn’t a fan of Iraq. I didn’t killing each other, but be- Research, from digital sub- originally a take on the French ident Dick Cheney coming from want to go into Iraq. But I will fore the civil war in Syria, the scription service Readly, finds word “quelque chose.” the oil industry. But history will tell you, when we were in, we country was producing about when words have entered and • Latchet: An archaic term show, that’s not how things got out wrong. And I always 400,000 barrels of oil a day. departed from the English lan- used to name a narrow thong or played out. said in addition to that, ‘keep That area is mostly controlled guage. The study reveals words lace for fastening a shoe or san- It seems fairly clear now, with the oil.’” by the Kurds now, but what’s from a range of topics including dal – the word made its debut the benefit of hindsight, that an Now that he is pulling U.S. left of the government in Da- insults like “loathly” from 1099, in the 14th century. The noun inexperienced president was troops out of Syria, Trump in- mascus has never given up which only died in 1945, and was made obsolete in 1707 but convinced by older, more expe- tends to get out right this time. its legitimate claim to its own covers words that made their still pops up around 59 times rienced advisors that a success- And that means keeping the oil, natural resources. And, Rus- debut as recently as 2019. in magazines across the Readly ful military campaign in Iraq even if it doesn’t belong to us. sia still has valid contracts for platform. would lead to a stable democ- The president has ordered some of the oil once pumping Oldest words racy that could serve as a mod- the removal of some 1,000 U.S. resumes. lost to history Modern slang words that el for the region. At the very soldiers from the area in Syria I assume that at some point While words and phrases that will have you shooketh least, it would give us a friend- near the Turkish border where the war will end and this will all died out in more recent years While some words have left ly partner where we once had they had been fighting with and get sorted out. And, I have faith might still be recognizable, if our lingo, the modern world is a dangerous threat. And, they defending Kurdish allies. But that U.S. oil companies will do uncommon –like “up to snuff” a melting pot of TV shows, tech- convinced him the costs would they’re not coming home. Not just fine when it does. But not and “knuckle sandwich”– some nology, and Twitter, with new be low and it would all be over yet, anyway, they’re being sent by plunder. These days it’s men words have been completely words popping up every year. quickly. to take the oil first. in suits who take the oil, not lost. • Bougie: Entering our lives Bush was shaken by the 9-11 Homeland Security Advisor men with guns. • Kirtle: Largely disappearing in 2018, the adjective bougie attacks, as we all were, and that Robert O’Brien argued on Meet from the English language in is short for bourgeois and is a also impacted his decision to go the Press that those same oil Walter Rubel 1614, a kirtle is a noun used to term used to mark a concern to war in Iraq. I’m not as forgiv- fields had been taken over by can be reached name a woman’s gown or man’s for wealth, possessions and re- ing as to his unwillingness to ac- ISIS and were used to fund its at waltrubel@ tunic. spectability. cept reality and change course operations in the days when it gmail.com. • Malapert: Used to describe • Biohacking: Biological ex- once the war started going bad- was taking land and attempting a presumptuous or impudent perimentation to improve living ly. to build a caliphate. The United person, the adjective malapert organisms, usually outside of a made its debut in the 14th centu- traditional medical or scientif- ry and was a known favorite of ic research environment. The Shakespeare. concept has been around for • Bruit: Still used with sur- a while, but the word became From all of us at prising frequency, the word prominent in 2018. bruit can be found more than 200 times across magazines in DESERT DIARY the Readly platform and can continued on Page 6

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EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS RAISINGDAD • JIM AND HENRY DUCHENE ABE VILLARREAL Hermanos Car Talk ‘Only love can break your “What’s a google?” heart’ - Neil Young “Well,” I explained, “Google Remembering why road trips is a search engine. You ask it a had bad news for my father question, and it gives you the an- are the best choice of travel His younger brother, swer.” Iwhom I wrote about back “I don’t believe it.” n a recent car trip from What else are you missing in 2015, had lost his battle with “It’s true.” Santa Fe to Silver City, 30,000 feet in the air? You cancer. “Any question?” Oa discussion among won’t have a chance to discov- I went into my father’s bed- “Any question,” I assured him. car mates led to a debate on er The Thing, a mysterious sci- room. He was awake, just look- “You know, my brother’s sick,” whether the best journeys are fi figure located inside a road- ing at the ceiling. he told me. made through flight or auto- side gas station in Arizona. Pay “Aren’t you going to get out of “He is?” I yelped. That was mobile. the cashier $5 and you’ll make bed?” I asked. news to me. For me traveling in a car is your way through dusty hall- “Can’t,” he said. “I’m dead.” “Yeah,” my father replied. “Ask by far the best option. Think ways with “historic” parapher- “What makes you think you’re Google how he is.” about those many moments nalia such as a Rolls Royce dead?” George Duchene, March Later, when my uncle ended through long stretches of emp- once used by Adolf Hitler. At “Because I woke up and noth- 1, 1932 - Oct. 10, 2019, up in the hospital, I offered to ty land. The funny stories you the end of your journey, you ing hurts.” georgeduchene.com take my father to see him. tell. The jokes and memories finally see the mystery of the That reminded me of how I “What for?” my father said. of previous trips always seem desert (it’s a secret you have to first heard my uncle was sick. I “What’re you doing?” he want- “He’s sick, not dead.” to be retold. discover on your own). was sitting by my father in the ed to know. “He’s not doing well,” I told Then there are the quiet mo- Even if you never leave your den, me on my laptop and him “Research,” I told him. “On ments when everyone is tired, car, you’ll experience what it watching TV. Google.” RAISING DAD and only the sound of a classic is like to make it from state to continued on Page 6 song is heard in between static state with wind in your hair. and the attempts of other radio The unforgettable smell of stations to take over. farms and street vendors. The You get to experience small welcome signs to places you towns with all their charm and never imagined existed. funkiness, like Holbrook, Ari- There will be places that zona, home to the Wigwam Mo- make you feel blessed for ev- tel. Located on Route 66, the erything you have. There will hotel is composed of 15 free- be places that make you dream standing, concrete teepees. of what you may have one day. These structures, the hotel Moments like these make rooms of your oddest dreams, long road trips the kind of ex- can be seen by travelers just periences that make you feel off the historic highway. so red, white and blue. Our As you drive by, you can country is filled with places imagine America of the 1950s. and people that are waiting The shiny metallic reflection to meet you and to share their of classic cars and the inno- culture and lifestyle. These ex- cent sounds of rock and roll fill periences will be missed if you the imagination. visit flyover country by flying The Holbrook-based hotel is over it. one of seven Wigwam Villag- es built in the 1940s and 50s. Abe Villarreal is the The tall white structures have assistant dean of student DECLUTTER& STAY COMPLIANT! a simple, red zigzag line above activities the doorway. Inside is a bed, at Western fridge, toilet and sink. New Mexico Go DIGITAL for 2019! You’re missing the amenities University. He of today’s chain hotel rooms. enjoys writing There is no pool or fancy about his Doing business in Southern NM and West rooftop bar. You don’t need it. observations Staying in a teepee is far more on life, people Texas for over 15 years, our locally owned memorable. and American traditions. and operated family business offers the following solutions for you: Earth Matters • MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SECURE A show about earthly matters that impact us all! INFOR ATION DESTRUCTION •OFFFICERECORDS MANAGEMEENT 89.1 RU F • ON/OFF SITE SHREDDING SERVIICES U M K • MORE THHAN 1.25 MILLION CUBIC-FOOT STORAGEE FACILITY • CLIMATE CONTROL VAULT

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Books EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH wanted calls. love movies and shows and I 2. Report the call to the Federal love books. Trade Commission (FTC) and the I But these things are not the Scattergories Federal Communications Com- same. They touch the soul at dif- mission (FCC). These agencies ferent levels, work on the brain in Books, dragons and a scam have the authority to enforce fed- twists and turns that make us think eral laws that regulate caller ID in different ways. wedding” are flat and far away on ing from Bonnie Miller, who had I a so-called card services scams, spoofing, as well as autodialed and Until recently, after a conver- that screen. Shocking, sure, but very frustrating phone experience: medical alert device scams, and prerecorded message calls. The sation with my critically analytic safely apart and away. Not for me, I “Today between 8 a.m. and 3 several other scams. These scams FCC can also impose fines on in- youngest son (age 18), I naively haven’t watched that episode, but I p.m., I have received seven calls are usually designed to steal mon- dividuals and entities that violate thought the way most of us expe- know the watcher is far safer than from my own phone number. I ey or personal information, so it is those laws. rience these things is similar. But, the reader who virtually is there have not been answering, but after very important to be wary of calls 3. Report the call to the Public never assume, I must once again with the dying and the dead. three calls, I did answer as I was that appear to come from your Utilities Commission in your state. remind myself. The craft of the filmmaker is curious how I was getting calls own name and phone number. 4. If you lost money to a crimi- This, to me, is the difference: that of a puppeteer who creates from my own number. It was a re- You should never provide your nal scam, report the matter to your Film is visual and external, and and moves his own puppets in a fit- cording stating if I did not comply personal or financial information local police or county sheriff or books take place internally, as an ted puzzle to promote illusion and with their request they were with to unknown callers. Theft of per- the FBI. These agencies have the experienced thing. story. The pieces of a film come Microsoft and my license would sonal and financial information is authority to investigate and prose- I think this difference is the rea- together not only through scenes, be revoked. I did not continue so a crime and should be reported to cute criminal matters. son people say that the book is al- ordered to flow sensibly (some- I do not know what the request local authorities. We would like to hear from ways better than the movie. I don’t times only coming together at the was. I received four more calls af- It is generally a good idea not to the community about frauds and agree with that statement, but I end) and are made up of charac- ter that but did not answer. I am answer a phone call that appears scams you have encountered so do think no matter how closely ters, ambience, props and scenery. sure this is a scam. Do you have to be from your own phone num- we can pass the information along aligned, book and movie are very Color pallets set the existence of any info?” ber. There is typically no legitimate to our readers: editor@desertex- different experiences which touch the story and everything comes This is what I found out. It’s reason for a person to receive such posure.com. different parts of us. together to create a whole, a piece from the Minnesota Attorney Gen- a call, and by answering, the scam Having read (listened to) the which might be a classic or a flop. eral’s Office: artist is notified that your number Elva K. existing “Game of Throne” books, A book, on the other hand has Scam artists now use technology is active, often leading to more Österreich is I never could build an interest in only words on paper to carry it to make a person’s caller ID show scam calls. Unfortunately, scam- editor of Desert watching the series. I know it is through. Beginnings and endings their own name and phone num- mers who use caller ID spoofing to Exposure and excellently produced and acted, a are not so finite, characters let ber-making it appear as though a steal money or personal informa- would love to fantastic illustrated version of the you into their minds, the twists of person is calling him or herself. tion ignore established means of meet Desert writings of George R.R. Martin. I the psyche and thought processes These scam artists are falsifying stopping unwanted calls, such as Exposure have seen some episodes and ap- gnaw on the reader to greater or – or “spoofing” – caller ID infor- the National Do Not Call Registry, readers during her office hours preciate them, but they can’t be lesser degrees and senses are en- mation. Spoofing scams are often and are not dissuaded from calling in Silver City on Thursday, Dec. what the pages mean to me. gaged. perpetrated by criminal gangs lo- by the fact that a person’s number 19, at the Tranquilbuzz Café, A dragon on a television screen Is one better than the other? No, cated outside the state or country is on the no-call list. located at the corner of Yankie is not the same as a dragon flap- they are entirely different. attempting to mask their identity If you receive a call that appears and Texas streets. If that is not ping overhead – the smell, the and evade law enforcement. to come from your own name and a good time, Elva will be glad fear, the noise. The smell of blood, Scam Under the Federal Truth in telephone number, you should to arrange another day to meet the reverberation of screams, the After writing about phone Caller ID Act of 2009, using caller take the following steps: and you can always reach her coarse feel of wolf fur and tooth scams in the October issue and ID spoofing to defraud someone 1. Report the call to your phone at [email protected] or and the betrayal deep under the inviting folks to share their own is a crime. Scam artists who use company, which may be able to of- by cell phone at 575-443-4408. human breastbone of the “red experiences I received the follow- spoofing technology perpetrate fer calling features that block un-

RAISING DAD continued from Page 5 him. surprised my father didn’t help able to bond over. myself.” Everybody’s a comedian. “You think he’s not doing well,” himself to that. Sadly, my uncle didn’t stay That was news to me. I go with When the oncologist left, a male my father complained. “What “How are you feeling?” my fa- cheered for long. him to all of his doctor appoint- nurse came in to take some blood. about me? I haven’t gone to the ther asked, concern in his voice. “It’s not good news,” he told us. ments and he’s always given a My uncle’s eyes grew wide at the bathroom in a week.” “Not too good,” his baby broth- “What is it?” my father asked, clean bill of health. For his age, sight of the syringe. My father finally relented when er admitted, lifting a weak hand. but he already knew. that is. “Hey!” he yelped. “What’s this my wife interceded. “You think you don’t feel good,” “Cancer,” my uncle said. “You’re not sick,” I corrected all about?” “You never know,” she wisely my father told him, “I haven’t been My father nodded his head in him. “Don’t tell me you’re afraid of a nagged. able to go to the bathroom for a sympathy. “Yes, I am,” he corrected me little prick,” my father teased his “All I know is my laxative’s not week.” “Do you think there’s anything I back. brother, referring to the proce- working,” my father grumbled. “At least I don’t have that prob- can do?” my uncle asked. “No, you’re not.” dure. When we got to the hospital, my lem,” my uncle perked up. “I’m “Well,” my father said, “I could “Yes, I am.” “Not him,” my uncle snorted, uncle was asleep, so my father sat regular, like clockwork. Every take you to TorC for some thera- My poor uncle laid there look- misunderstanding. “The NEE- in the chair next to him and began morning, at exactly 8 a.m., I empty peutic mud baths.” ing at us arguing like two kinder- DLE!” helping himself to some peanuts my bowels.” The town of Truth or Conse- garteners. Meanwhile, in the present, my that were there. My uncle woke “Yeah,” my father joked, “but quences is known for its natural His head swiveling back and wife and I were wondering how up just as my father finished the you don’t get out of bed until 10.” mineral springs. A lot of people go forth as if he were watching a we were going to break the bad entire bowl. Then my father reached over, there for a dip in its hot, healing ping-pong tournament. news to my father when he finally “Sorry, hermano,” my father took his brother’s wrist, and pre- waters. “Well, I’d better be sick,” my fa- joined us in the kitchen. laughed, “but I ate all your pea- tended to take his pulse. “Do you think that would help?” ther growled, “because I’d hate to “Don’t bother,” he lamented. “I nuts.” “Either you’re dead,” he told my uncle asked. be well and feel this crappy.” already know.” “That’s okay,” his brother an- him, “or my watch has stopped.” “Probably not,” my father ad- That’s when my uncle’s oncolo- I don’t know how he knew, but swered. “I don’t like them once We had a good laugh over that mitted, “but it’ll get you used to gist came in. he did. I’ve sucked all the chocolate off.” one because we were all big lying in the dirt.” “How am I doing, doc?” my un- My father is not one to cry, but I My uncle was happy to see us, Groucho Marx fans. The Marx My father must have regretted cle asked. could see his eyes were red. but he looked frail. There was a Brothers made some of the only his bad joke, because he quickly “You’ll live to make many more “Why do people have to die and plate of uneaten food nearby. I’m movies my father and I have been said, “You know, I’m pretty sick payments to me,” his doctor said. ruin my day?” he said.

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The Silver City Fire Department pitches in to raise a snowflake to hang from the Silver City arch on Broadway Avenue. (Courtesy Photo)

and friends have been working dick, it was spruced up before MainStreet board president. “We on the tree. being installed this year. couldn’t do this without the help The lighted Christmas wreath “We appreciate the Firefight- of some very dedicated volun- was put up on the side of the ers from the Town of Silver City teers. Visitor Center facing Hudson who install the decoration each “MainStreet is also hosting a Street, then the Silver City Fire year and the Town employees merchant window decoration Department put up the snow- who help put up the decorations contest, so it will be even more flake on the downtown arch. on each of the 85 light poles,” fun for children and families Thanks to volunteer Ward Ru- said Patrick Hoskins, Silver City who come downtown.”

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MUSEUM NEWS Accreditation Silver City one of six percent in the nation ne of just 6 percent of creditation signifies a museum’s are educational entities that are and brings notice to Silver City municipal museums to quality and credibility to the appropriate stewards of the col- that our museum is among the Oearn accreditation in the entire museum community, to lections and resources they hold best in the country.” U.S., the Silver City Museum has governments and outside agen- in the public trust.” been reaccredited by the Ameri- cies, and to the museum-going There are an estimated 33,000 can Alliance of Museums (AAM), public,” said AAM Accreditation museums in the United States, the only organization represent- Commission Chair Amy Bar- and just 1,083 are currently ac- ing the entire scope of the muse- tow-Melia. “Through a rigorous credited. um community, according to an process of self-assessment and Bart Roselli, Silver City Muse- AAM press release. review by their peers, AAM ac- um director, said the accredita- “Recognized as the field’s gold credited museums have demon- tion is “a recognition among our standard for museum excellence strated they meet highest quality peers at the national level that for nearly 50 years, AAM ac- standards and best practices and we are operating a museum that meets the highest professional standards - we are doing things right and carrying out our mis- From Our Barn to Yours...Happy Holidays! sion to the best of our ability.” Accreditation often is a re- quirement for private foundation LLC Frumpy Fox funding and will help generate Petsitting new resources for the muse- Free Consultation • Insured • Bonded um. This is the museum’s first MEMBER accreditation in 15 years, when 575-313-0690 former Museum Director Susan www.frumpyfox.net • Silver City, NM Berry and staff earned the muse- um’s first AAM accreditation. Roselli congratulated his staff, town management, volunteers and the Silver City Museum So- ciety for their hard work and support throughout the reac- creditation process. “This is a stellar accomplish- ment on the part of our staff and town leadership,” he said. “We received wonderful sup- port from the town manager, The newly accredited Silver City Museum is featuring a Victorian town councilors and the mayor Christmas from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12.There will be puppets, costumed characters, activities and live music. Father Christmas is visiting to meet the requirements of ac- with the children and everybody can participate in Scrooge’s Ex- creditation. This honor sets us change, bring a gift to put under the tree. For information or to be apart from most other museums a volunteer or cookie donor call Jo Lutz at 575-597-0229. Cutting Trees The Lincoln and Gila national forests are again selling Christmas Tree permits for $10 in the Lincoln and $5 in the Gila. The last day to purchase a permit is Dec. 14. Free permits are available for aromatic piñon trees in some areas. To purchase a permit, visit any National Forest office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding federal holidays. As an added convenience, all four Lincoln National Forest offices will also be open on Saturdays from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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p.m. every Saturday (look for chill, Ana Maria Uranga, John The Historic Art Loop of the signs out front). The gallery Glass, Leslie Toombs, Joanne Yankie, Texas, and Broadway can be found at the Nivison Ray, Vickie Morrow, Nancy in downtown Silver City will be Library, in the old red brick Dunn and others. Info: 575-339- hosting a Luminaria Walk Dec. schoolhouse, 90 Swallow Place 9870 and agaveartists@gmail. 14. in Cloudcroft. com. • The Historic Art Loop of Yankie, Texas and Broadway DEMING streets in downtown Silver City • A Holiday Gift Boutique The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts will be hosting a Luminaria Walk is the theme for December 2019 Gallery features work of Ray from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. at the Deming Art Center. The Pontari like “Farm House” and its other artists in December. 14. Wander around the streets boutique will run from Decem- and enjoy music, shopping, hot ber 1-30, 2019 and there will be • The Mesilla Valley Fine coffee, and more! Most busi- a reception for the artists and Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de nesses in the loop will be open crafters 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1. Guadalupe, across from the his- late and many will have light Deming Art Center is located at toric Fountain Theatre, features refreshments to enjoy. Info: 575- 100 S Gold St., Deming. Its hours two local artists for the month of Mesquite Art Gallery in Las 388-2646. Light Art Space in Silver City are 10-4 a.m., Monday to Satur- December, Michael Nail and Ray Cruces welcomes the Sis and features pinhole photography day. Info: 575-546-3663 or www. Ponteri. Nail is a lifelong New Bro Show. in November. demingarts.org. Mexico resident and has lived in collaboratively for decades. • In December Mesquite Art Las Cruces for 40 years. He works Also on view through Jan. 5 is TRUTH OR Gallery in Las Cruces welcomes primarily in pencil, charcoal the work of gallery artists Joel CONSEQUENCES the Sis and Bro Show: John and ink, finding Western, Native Armstrong, Valerie Galloway, Sederstrom, former tattoo artist, American and wildlife themes the Carmen Ruiz, Eugene Starob- • During the month of De- now turns orphan cans (along subjects he is most “drawn” to. inskiy, Art Peterson and Mimi cember, Zia Gallery in Truth with brads and a substrate) into Ponteri, also a 40 year resident of Calise Peterson. Gallery hours or Consequences will feature a art. A reception will be held the Las Cruces/El Paso area, re- are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, display of basketry by Las Cru- from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6.Info: 575- tired in 2010 and began painting Friday and Saturday, also 10 a.m. ces fiber artistJenny Galos 640-3502. in 2014. The gallery welcomes to 2 p.m. Sundays and by ap- and gallery co-owner Durrae it’s two newest members, Milette “Guardian Outpost,” a panel by pointment. Info: lightartspace. Johanek. Titled “Basketry As • The Rokoko Art Gallery at Lanphere and Phillip Krumholz. Richard Harper, can be found com, email info@lightartspace. Art” the exhibit will offer a se- 1785 Avenida de Mercado in Me- Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sterling Fine Arts in Silver City this month. com or 520-240-7075. lection of coiled, reed, and pine silla features a photography and daily. Info: 575-522-2933, www. needle baskets. Galos’s coiled stained glass exhibit through mesillavalleyfinearts.com. • Sterling Fine Art, 306 N ALAMOGORDO/ baskets are made with tightly Dec. 28. The exhibit features Bullard St., historic downtown wound yarn. Pine needle bas- “Historic Churches of New Mex- Silver City, is featuring new kets by Durrae Johanek round ico,” photos by Steven W. Mar- work by gallery artists, Crystal out the display. ZIA Gallery at tin and stained glass by Renee Foreman, Gay Marks, Steve 415 Broadway, T or C. It’s open Waskiewicz. Gallery hours are Collins, Alec Johnson, Tony from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Info: Bonanno, Monica Welsh, Ma- Mondays and Tuesdays) and un- 575-522-5553. lika Crozier, Rick O’Ryan, til 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 (First Satur- Rob Holguin, Jim Pepperl and day, Too) and Dec. 14 (Art Hop, • Trails End Gallery will Miriam Hill. Sterling proudly Second Saturday). close out 2019 with a Small Judy Licht and the “Soul of announces Richard Harper has Works/Christmas Show. All Silk” are featured at the Las joined the gallery. An artist’s re- • RioBravoFineArt Gallery, work presented will be priced Cruces Tombaugh Gallery in ception will take place from 5-7 110 N. Broadway St. in Truth or at $500 and under. The gallery December. p.m. The gallery is located at 306 Consequences features “Works is at 1732 N. Mesquite St., Las N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Info: Laurie Baker’s “Artistic Grun- from the H. Joe Waldrum Trust” Cruces. Artists included are • Tombaugh Gallery presents ge” can be found at Creative sterlingnm.com. as one of its exhibits. The exhib- Robert Highsmith, Gary the exhibit “Soul of Silk” featur- Designs Custom Framing & Gallery in Alamogordo this it features the work of a New Biel, Patricia Black, John ing the silk art of Judy Licht. The month. Mexico art legend. The show Glass, John Schooley, Vir- exhibit opens with a reception at will be up through Jan. 26. Info: ginia Romero, Penny Simp- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. CLOUDCROFT riobravofineartgallery.com. son, C.C. Cunningham, Nan- 1. There will be a second recep- • “Artistic Grunge,” at Cre- cy Frost Begin, Susi and tion 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, ative Designs Custom Fram- Richard Bergquist, Linda with a demonstration of the silk ing & Gallery, is an artsy style Hagen, Jeri Desrochers, Lin- painting process. The Tombaugh that runs through artist Laurie da Gendall, Rhoda Winters Gallery is located at 2000 S. So- Baker’s art. ”Digital Dreams and Jerry Hernandez. Info: lano Drive with regular gallery And Playful Pots” represents 575-650-1556. hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednes- “Agave Dog” and other works how real life looks; not as a pret- day through Saturday. by Barker Manning are cel- ty painting, but with life’s dirt, • “Local Color: Landscape ebrated at Creative Hands Roadside Attraction Art Gallery grime and imperfections. Bak- and Architecture” with the • Las Cruces Arts Associa- in December. er is a digital photo artist who Mesilla Valley Weavers Guild tion presents its annual Member began by using a computer in will be in the New Mexico Exhibit at the Big Picture Gal- • Creative Hands Road- the early 1990’s for its primary Farm & Ranch Heritage Mu- lery, 2001 E. Lohman Ave., Suite side Attraction Art Gallery function; communication. A re- seum’s Arts Corridor begin- 109 in the Arroyo Plaza Mall. To is celebrating the art of Barker ception will be held 4-6 p.m., ning Dec. 13. The free reception celebrate its 57th year, the LCAA Manning at a reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7. Creative Designs Custom for the show is from 2:30-4:30 Member Show, dubbed “Any- Saturday, Dec. 14. Manning’s Framing & Gallery is located at p.m. on Dec. 15. The show will thing Goes” features a myriad of timeless style; postmodern, im- 917 New York Ave, Alamogordo. be on display through April art styles and methodologies. Me- A collage by Agave Artists pressionism with folk resonance Info: 575-434-4420 or cd_cus- 5, 2020. The organization was dia include oils, acrylic, watercol- cooperative member Carol has resonated throughout Silver [email protected]. Wortner is one of many at the formed to encourage interest in or, mixed media, fiber arts, wood City. She has been a resident art- Las Cruces Agave show. the artistic and technical devel- work, sculpture, gourds, pottery, ist at Creative Hands for almost • The Cloudcroft Art So- opment of the fiber arts and to encaustics and more. Prizes will two years. The gallery is at 106 ciety Gallery Holiday Show LAS CRUCES raise community awareness of be awarded to artists in this once- W. Yankie St., Silver City. Info: is open every Saturday through • Agave Artists coopera- the textile arts. a-year exhibit, including awards 303-916-5045. December. Many artworks and tive Holiday Bazaar continues The Guild includes weavers, designated by long-time mem- crafts ranging from paintings in through Monday, Dec. 23 at 2250 spinners, knitters, basket mak- ber Carol Kennedy who has • Light Art Space, located all media and fine art photogra- Calle de San Albino in Mesilla. ers, and others interested in brought style and art expertise at 209 W. “Sex, Lies, and Pin- phy to framed and matted prints, Original small works of art by the textile arts. Members draw from her days at the Art Institute hole Photography” is an exhi- cards, pottery, jewelry, baskets, gallery members, suitable for inspiration from the southwest in Chicago. The exhibit continues bition of the pinhole photogra- glass, fiber art, gourds, carved gift giving, will be available for landscape. The Farm & Ranch through Dec. 31. The Gallery at phy and assemblages of Nancy wood, intarsia, jelly and painted $100 or less. Participating art- Heritage Museum is at 4100 the Big Picture is open 10 a.m. to Spencer and Eric Renner who tiles are on display and for sale. ists include Roy van der Aa, Dripping Springs Road. Info: 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. have worked individually and The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 3 Carol Wortner, Laurie Chur- 575-522-4100 Info: 575-642-1110. 12 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

ARTS EXPOSURE • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Old School New School Steven Martin digitizes the subtle tones of history

teven Martin fell in love with these wonderful photographs photography when he was from other photographers,” he S13 and has been actively fo- said. “They were churches – old cused on it since. historic churches – some dilapi- “I always hope for better results dated, some redone. So, I thought, than I’ve ever gotten,” he said. But why not. I kind of gave myself this his results tend to be stunning and assignment to get off the beat- technically well crafted – clearly en path and go to all these little the work of a perfectionist. towns, villages, hamlets. I love the A purist, when digital photogra- architecture.” phy came out, Martin was hesitant Exploring the backroads of New to use it. He struggled with the Mexico, Martin sought out church- question of whether digital is real- es both famous and neglected. ly photography or more of a com- “I try to develop them in an old- puterized artform. Then he took a school format. I’m trying to create workshop that clarified the issue. Steven W. Martin a feel for the place so people can “I finally made the decision to look at these things in a different go digital,” he said. “It took a long If you go light – kind of transport people time to understand the technical back in time.” aspects, which I still don’t under- WHAT: “Historic Churches of Martin prefers his images in Nuestra Señora de Luz, Canoncito, New Mexico, built 1880. stand all of them. Basically, I shoot New Mexico”; Stained Glass black-and-white. Inspired by pho- (Courtesy photos) in raw format. Raw format catches exhibit tographer Edward Curtis, he plays information. Once I realized that WHO: Photos by Steven W. with tones, shadows and color tints. the raw digital file is comparable Martin and stained glass by During a career in law enforcement to a digital negative and therefore Renee Waskiewicz with the Bureau of Land Manage- needs to be processed to bring out WHERE: Rokoko Gallery, ment, Martin worked to preserve the image, I felt more comfortable 1785 Avenida de Mercado the landscape and the past. Now he with it.” WHEN: Noon - 5 p.m. Satur- does it with his camera. Still subscribing to the styles days through Dec. 28 or by “Hopefully I create beautiful of Ansel Adams and others who appointment. compelling images of what’s out came on the scene in the 1930s CONTACT: 575-522-5553 there in the world. And there is and ‘40s, Martin looks for the that component of remembering straight image and hones it. capture images as I see them as that this is part of our past. I’m “Today you see a lot of wonder- best I can.” one of those people who believes ful images where people merge Martin makes assignments for that you can’t get to the future un- photos,” he said. “They stack pho- himself designed to help improve less you understand where you tos, they do all kind of things to his skill – which resulted in the have been. I want people to look try to get an image comparable images for his current show at the at this landscape and see that nat- to what the human eye can see. Rokoko Gallery in Mesilla. ural resources are valuable, worth San Isidrio Family Chapel, Sapello, New Mexico. I don’t do that. I go out trying to “Several years ago, I saw all protecting.” Call to Artists

• The Las Cruces Space title, medium, size, price, artist You Are Invited To Festival invites elementary name, email, phone, bio and and middle-school students personal pic to: Janice Jones, to enter a contest designing [email protected], and A a poster for the 2020 festival. Cynthia de Lorenzi, Cynthia. The theme is “Life on Mars.” [email protected]. Special Showing The poster must feature the words “Las Cruces Space Fes- • The Mesilla Valley Swing tival 2020,” with at least one Band has openings for bari- “Artist - Pierre Nichols - Presents” illustration. Final image must tone sax, trumpets, trombone, be on 8½ x 11 paper only. Dead- drums and percussionist. The line is Dec. 5. Visit lcspacefesti- band rehearses from 6-9 p.m. A One Time, Month Long Sale val.com/Poster-Contest. Wednesdays at The First Chris- tian Church, 1809 El Paseo Featuring the Last Pieces of Pierre Nichols’ • Male barbershop quartet Road. Contact Jim Helder, 575- looking for experienced tenor 373-2188, 575-540-9701 or drh@ or lead singer. Must be able to cognizor.com. Award Winning Mimbres Gourd Art & Paintings read music and be available to practice at least once a week. • New Horizons Band of COLLECTORS, DON’T MISS OUT! Contact Chuck Riggs: 575-521- Las Cruces is looking for 1729; [email protected]. players. The band rehearses Location: The Grant County Art Guild Gallery 6:45-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the • Memorial Medical Cen- NMSU Music Building, 1075 ter’s Art Initiative seeks works N. Horseshoe. Contact band 316 Bullard St., Silver City, NM of art for the Administration Director Judy Bethmann at Building of the MMC Cancer [email protected] or www. Nov. 30 – Dec. 27, 2019 Center on Telshor Avenue and nhsocruces.com. the MMC HealthPlex, Surgical Mon. – Sat. 10AM – 5PM and Women’s Imaging Center • Young at Heart senior on Northrise. Mediums: oil chorus seeks a pianist who can Sunday 11AM – 3PM watercolor, acrylic, dyes, col- sing and share accompanying lages, ceramic, mixed media, and directing duties on a rotat- indoor and outdoor sculpture, ing basis. The group practices pottery, fabric, weaving, quilt- two Monday afternoons and ing, stained glass and others. performs at senior facilities Themes: hospital appropriate, on four Thursday afternoons warm, positive, humorous and through December, then Feb- uplifting, with people, animals. ruary-May. Contact Ray Scrog- Deadline: ongoing. Submit 3-4 gins, 262-490-7968 or ray@ jpgs of completed works with scroggins.biz. DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 13

We strongly recommend gallery patrons The White Dove, 2825 Sudderth Drive, call locations before visiting as ARTS EXPOSURE No. A, 257-6609, 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. gallery hours are subject to change daily, Authentic Native American and do so often. Contact Desert jewelry and artifacts. Exposure at 575-680-1978 or editor@ Gallery Guide Kenneth Wyatt Galleries of Ruidoso, desertexposure.com to update listings. All area codes are 575 unless net. Gila, 535-4455. By appointment. Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. 2205 Sudderth Drive, 257-1529, indicated otherwise. Lumiere Editions, 104 N. Texas St., gallery@ casitasdegila. com, www. Mesquite St., 640-3502. 11 a.m.-5 www.kennethwyatt.com. Fine art by 956-6369. Vintage and contemporary galleryatthecasitas.com. p.m., Thursday to Friday; 2-5 p.m. the Wyatt family. Silver City photography. Monday to Friday. Saturday. Alaska Mudhead Studio-Gallery, 371 The Makery, 206 N. Bullard St. 590- Deming M. Phillip’s Fine Art Gallery, 221 N. Ruidoso Downs Camino de Viento in Wind Canyon. 1263. Freestyle weaving studio and Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold St., Main St., 525-1367. Pinon Pottery, MM. 26465 U.S. Hwy. By appointment, Letha Cress Wolfe, school of fiber, book and paper arts, 546-3663. Monday to Saturday 10 New Dimension Art Works, 615 E. 70, 937-0873, 937-1822, www. potter, 907-783-2780. 11 a.m .- 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday, a.m.-4 p.m. Piñon St., 373-0043. By Appointment. pinonpottery.com. Pottery by Vicki Anthony Howell Studio, 200 W. www.makerysvc.com. Gold Street Gallery, 112-116 S. Gold NMSU University Art Gallery, Williams Market St. 574-2827. By appointment Manzanita Ridge, 107 N. Bullard St. St., 546-8200. Open noon-4 p.m. Hall, University Ave. east of Solano, Conley and other area artists, fine art only. 388-1158. Monday to Saturday. 646-2545, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to by Anita Keegan and Virgil Stephens. [a]SP.“A”©E, 110 W. Seventh St., 538- Mariah’s Copper Quail Gallery, 211-A Orona Art Studio, 546-4650. By Sunday. 3333, aspace.studiogallery@ gmail. Texas St., corner of Yankie and Texas appointment. lyntheoilpainter@ gmail. Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite St., Alamogordo com. streets, 388-2646. Fine arts and com, www.lynorona.com. 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Creative Designs Custom Framing Barbara Nance Gallery & crafts. Reader’s Cove Used Books & Gallery, Quillin Stephens Gallery, behind & Gallery, 434-4420, 917 New York Stonewalker Studio, 105 Mimbres Regional Arts Council 200 S. Copper St., 544-2512. downtown Coas Books, 312-1064. Ave. Country Road, 534-0530. By Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. By appointment only. Patron’s Hall/Flickinger Center for appointment. Stone, steel, wood 1201 N. Pope St. 538-2505, 9 a.m.- Photography by Daniel Gauss. Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian and paint. Sculpture path. www. 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday www. Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Chaparral SE, Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Performing Arts, 434-2202, 1110 barbaraNanceArt.com. mimbresarts.org. 544-7708. By appointment. Drive, 522-7281. Wednesday to Friday New York Ave. Blue Dome Gallery, 307 N. Texas, Molly Ramolla Gallery & Framing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. second location at 60 Bear Mountain 203 N. Bullard St., 538- 5538. www. Columbus Unsettled Gallery & Studio, 905 N. Tularosa Road, 534-8671. Open 11 a.m.-5 ramollaart.com. Village of Columbus Library, 112 Mesquite, 635-2285, noon-5 p.m. Horse Feathers, 318 Granado St. p.m. Monday to Saturday. www. Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, 104 W. Broadway St., 531-2612, 8 a.m.-7 Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 585-4407. Art, southwest furniture bluedomegallery. com. Broadway St., 388-1811/313-2595, p.m. Monday to Saturday. to Friday; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, and decor. Borderlands Gallery, Stephan 8:30 -10 a.m. Monday to Friday. and by appointment. Hoglund Studios, 211 W. Yankie St., The Place at the Palace, at 201 N. Rodeo Virginia Maria Romero Studio, The Merc, 316 Granado St. 505- 238- Silver City. 218-370-1314. www. Bullard St. 575-388-1368. Chiricahua Gallery, 5 Pine St., 557- 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By 6469. Art gifts by regional artists, stephanhoglund.com. Soul River Gallery, 400 N. Bullard 2225. Open daily except Wednesday, appointment, [email protected], books. The Cliffs Studio & Gallery, 205 St. 303-888-1358; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. virginiamariaromero.com. N. Lyon St., corner of Yankie and Monday and Wednesday and 10 Capitan Lyon streets, 520-622- 0251. By a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Hillsboro Ruidoso Heart of the Raven, 415 12th St., appointment. Sterling Fine Art, 306 N. Bullard St. Barbara Massengill Gallery, 895- Art Ruidoso Gallery, 808-1133, 937-7459, Functional and decorative Common Ground, 102 W. Kelly St., Silver City, 505-699-5005, 11 a.m.-5 3377, open weekends and by artruidoso.com, 615 Sudderth Drive, pottery, classes. 534-2087. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and appointment. Ruidoso, 11a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday- Tuesday-Saturday, other times by 1-3 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Sunday. prior arrangement. 575-534-2087. Abstract to realism, workshops and Mesilla The Adobe, 2905 Sudderth Drive, 257- Carrizozo Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Trail lessons available. sterlingnm.com. Doña Ana Arts Council Arts and 5795, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Malkerson Gallery 408, 408 12th St. in in Arenas Valley, 12-3 p.m. Monday, Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de Saturday. Carrizozo, 648-2598. or by appointment, 706-533- 1897, Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- 3277. By Mercado, Suites B and D, 523-6403, DJ’s Jewelry, 618 Carrizo Canyon Tularosa Basin Gallery of www. victoriachick.com. appointment. www. jimpalmerbronze. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Road, 630-1514, 10 a.m.-5 Creative Hands Roadside Attraction com. Galeri Azul, Old Mesilla Plaza, 523- Photography, 401 12th St. in p.m. Monday through Saturday. Carrizozo, 575-937-1489, 10 a.m.-5 Art Gallery, 106 W Yankie, Silver City. Studio Upstairs, 109 N. Bullard St., 8783. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 Specializing in turquoise, Native p.m. Thursday to Monday; noon to 5 303-916-5045 Hours are 10:30 a.m.- 574-2493. By appointment. p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Galeria American traditional, New Mexican 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Syzygy Tile Gallery, 106 N. Bullard St., on the Plaza, 2310 Calle de Principal, contemporary and estate jewelry. p.m. on Sundays. Exclusive exhibit and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. By 388-5472. 526-9771. Daily 10 am.-6 p.m. Earth-N-Stone, 2117 Sudderth Drive, venue for the winners of New Mexico appointment at other times. Tatiana Maria Gallery, 305 N. Bullard Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 Suite 14, 257-2768, 808-1157. Magazine’s photography contest and Elemental Artisans, by appointment St. 388-4426. Calle de Guadalupe, 522- 2933. Daily Gazebo Potters, 2117 Sudderth Drive the largest photo gallery in the state. only, 215-593-6738. Tree Spirit Gallery, on-line only at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No. 7, 808-1157. Pottery classes, Finn’s Gallery, 300 N. Arizona St., 406- www.cogan-cogan.com. 303-888- Ouida Touchön Studio, 2615 Calle workshops, wheel time, kiln firing and Lincoln 790-0573 1358. de Guadalupe, 635-7899. By works by local potters. Old Lincoln Gallery, 1068 Calle la Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 College 21 Latigo Trail, 941-387-8589. appointment. ouida@ouidatouchon. Josie’s Framery, 2917 Sudderth Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. 10 a.m.-3 Sculpture by Barbara Harrison. By com, www.ouidatouchon. com. Drive, 257-4156. Framing, gallery Placita, across from the visitor’s p.m. Monday to Friday. appointment only. The Potteries, 2260 Calle de Santiago, representing regional artists and center in Lincoln, 653- 4045. Coffee The Glasserie Studio and Store, 106 Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. Texas, 524-0538, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to photographers. bar featuring 45 New Mexico artists, E. College Ave., 590-0044. 11 a.m.-6 313-1032, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. LongCoat Fine Art, 2801 Sudderth 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday p.m. Monday to Saturday. to Saturday, www. wildwestweaving. Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Mercado, Drive, Suite D., 257-9102, 10 a.m.-5 Grant County Art Guild Gallery, 316 com. 405-8877. p.m. Monday through Saturday N. Bullard St. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday Wind Canyon Studio, 11 Quail Run San Patricio Contemporary Masters and historical Hurd La Rinconada, NM 281 through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Road off Hwy. 180, mile marker 107, Las Cruces works of art. U.S. Hwy. 70, 653-4331, www. Sunday. GCAG.org. 574- 2308, 619-933-8034. Louise Big Picture Gallery, 2001 Lohman Ave, Mountain Arts, 2530 Sudderth Drive, Guadalupe’s, 505 N. Bullard St., Sackett, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Suite 109, 647-0508. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 257-9748, www.mountainartsgallery. wyethartists.com. Monday through 535- 2624. Thursday to Saturday, 10 Wednesday and by appointment. Tuesday to Friday. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. com, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by a.m.-4 p.m. Wynnegate Gallery, 1105 W. Market Saturday. Tanner Tradition, 624 Sudderth Drive, Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, Andrew Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Bullard St., 575-534-9717, noon – 4 p.m. Blue Gate Gallery, 4901 Chagar St. 257-8675. Monday through Saturday, Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth and resident St., 388-5725. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, also open for (intersection of Valley Drive and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quality Native Monday to Saturday. Contemporary artist, Michael Hurd. Red Dot Tour, artist showings and by Taylor Road, open by appointment, American art and jewelry. art ranging from realism to appointment. 523-2950. Thunder Horse Gallery, 200 Mechem abstraction in a variety of media. Yada Yada Yarn, 621 N. Bullard St. White Oaks Camino Real Book Store and Art Drive, Suite 1, 257-3989. info@ www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com, 388-3350. Gallery, 314 S. Tornillo St. 523-3988. thunderhorsegallery.com, 11 a.m.-5 White Oaks Pottery, 445 Jicarilla Drive [email protected]. Zoe’s Studio/Gallery, 305 N. Cooper Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Bronze (three miles past White Oaks), 648- Light Art Space, 209 W. Broadway St., 654-4910. By chance or 275 N. Main St. Cottonwood Gallery, sculpture by Rory Combs, Sarinova 2985. Daily, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Porcelain St.. 520-240-7075. Open 10 a.m.-5 appointment. (Southwest Environmental Center), glass and fine art. pottery by Ivy Heymann. p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 Mimbres 522-5552. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.- p.m. Sunday; and by appointment. Chamomile Connection, 3918 U.S. 6 p.m. Contemporary photography and other Highway 35, 536-9845. Lynnae Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo Road, media. Workshops, exhibitions and McConaha. By appointment. 541- 0658. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to events. [email protected] www. Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, HC Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. lightartspace.com. 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 536- Justus Wright Galeria, 266 W. Lloyd Studios, 306 W. Broadway 9935, [email protected], Court Ave., 526-6101, jud@ ’Tis the Season St. 590-1110. Sculpture, custom www.katebrownpottery.com. By delvalleprintinglc.com. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 knives and swords. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. appointment. p.m. Monday to Friday. Wednesday to Saturday and 10 a.m.- Las Cruces Arts Association, located 2 p.m. Sunday. Bayard in Cruces Creatives, 205 E. Lohman Lois Duffy Art Studio, 211C N. Kathryn Allen Clay Studio, 601 Erie Ave. lascrucesarts.wixsite.com/arts. Texas St., 534-0822. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St., 537-3332. By appointment. Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Saturday or by appointment. Original Main St., 541-2137. 10 a.m.-4:30 paintings, cards and prints. www. Northern Grant County p.m., Tuesday to Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 loisduffy. com, loisduffy@ signalpeak. Casitas de Gila, 50 Casita Flats Road, p.m. Saturday.

Original Art Paintings, Prints & Cards of Historic Downtown Silver City. Ceramics, Jewelry & More Luminaria Gallery Walk May the joy of Christmas be yours! December 14, 5 to 8pm -Laurie & Pat Wilson Throughout the Art Loop • Yankie/Texas/Broadway Open: Wed. - Sat. 11am-5pm • Sun. - 12-3pm On the corner of 575-597-6922 211-C N. Texas St., Silver City Yankie & Arizona in Downtown Silver City Visit us on Facebook: Finns Gallery loisduffystudio.com 575-313-9631 14 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

TALK NERDY TO ME • TROY STEGNER It’s a Whole New World Disney streaming service joins growing options

ack in the early days of at you CBS) decided to take their dial-up internet (for the very popular fan favorite titles Byounger readers, you used and making continuing series of to have to dial into an internet them under their own streaming connection using your land-based service. Heck, even DC Comics phone line. This connection was got into it with their DCU stream- limited in speed due to the band- ing service giving access to their width limits of the phone line) it comics, cartoons and brand-new could take you 15 minutes or more exclusive content. just to download one picture. Then the sleeping giant awoke. My first modem was 2400 baud. Disney saw how well their proper- It wasn’t good for much more than ties were doing on other stream- connecting to text-based Bulletin ing services. They began by not Board Systems or BBS. A BBS renewing their licenses with those was usually a computer someone streaming services. Disney’s prop- set up in their home that allowed erties are very expansive. Just others to dial into it to share in- off the top of my head, they own formation and messages. In all Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, WNMU Drawing I Instructor Jennifer Douglass and graphic design student Christian Gonzalez. honesty, they were mostly used National Geographic and ESPN. to play text-based games. Land The content library just from based phone lines were cost pro- those companies is HUGE! Disney ARTS EXPOSURE hibitive back then and most BBS’s didn’t just bank on the popularity only had one connection at a time. of their already produced content. They limited users on how long They went out and developed Provoking Amazement they could stay connected so that their own exclusive content using An interdisciplinary collaboration encourages critical thought everyone would have a chance to those licenses. get in and play the games. Disney is planning a Marvel se- t Western New Mexico liberal arts and sciences phi- “This interdisciplinary proj- When I upgraded to a 9600 baud ries featuring Loki, Scarlet Witch University, which is the losophy, students are exploring ect has students engaging with modem a whole new world was and Vision, Falcon and Winter Astate’s only applied lib- the answer through connect- another discipline while devel- opened to me. It was now possible Soldier, Hawkeye and Black Wid- eral arts and sciences universi- ing with artifacts that may be oping their drawing skills, a to go on the internet to websites ow. If that wasn’t enough, they are ty, students learn to ask funda- religious, scientific — and de- combo designed to encourage that had actual graphics. I could also working on Star Wars series mental questions like: “Where pending on the perspective — critical thought and provoke read the news and see the accom- like “Obi-Wan.” The series they did we come from?” “What is creative. After getting an over- amazement,” Instructor Jenni- panying picture in mere seconds. decided to feature on their launch our purpose?” “How should I view of the WNMU Museum fer Douglass said. Then the internet connection though, is the “Mandalorian.” live?” Now, in a collaboration collections, they each chose a Since students’ work is on speeds kept getting faster. Peo- Boba Fett is a Mandalorian and between a beginners’ drawing piece or grouping of pieces to display as it’s being completed, ple were uploading videos! You arguably one of the most popular class and the WNMU Museum, draw, setting up their easels on museum goers can also explore could download a short segment characters in the series. The Man- they are learning to ask another site and bedding down in the the question “what is art?” with highlights from sports in just dalorians were also prominent question: “What is art?” museum, their studio for a few while viewing artifacts and art a coupla minutes. This was un- in the Star Wars animated series In keeping with the applied weeks. side by side. precedented. Having information Clone Wars and Rebels. So far it on demand with pics and video at looks like Disney chose wisely in the click of your mouse! Then the putting the launch firmly on the next inevitable step in our online shoulders of the “Mandalorian.” evolution occurred. Netflix dis- So, the question now is to which covered a way to effectively and streaming services should you efficiently stream video to your subscribe? Cable TV seems to be device on demand. in a slow death spiral. A lot of peo- Netflix was ahead of the curve ple are cutting their cable TV and and enjoyed it’s success without using it solely for internet access. competition for a while. Then With all the subscription stream- other companies started pop- ing services you could end up pay- ping up with their own stream- ing as much as your old Cable TV ing services. Hulu and Amazon bill. All these a la carte options for Prime started to gain a lot of the shows doesn’t seem to be sustain- market with their services. Then able for the long term. I predict Netflix innovated once again and a new company will emerge that started producing exclusive con- will allow for bundling of the ser- tent. They developed their own vices with one bill. Until that hap- movies and series that you could pens, I will just keep paying for my only watch by subscribing to their Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max service. Once again, the other ser- and Disney Plus. vices copied the blueprint and be- gan making exclusive content. Troy Stegner owns Zia Even YouTube jumped into the Comics and Games at 125 arena with their subscription ser- North Main Street in Las vice and exclusive content. Some Cruces. You can contact him newer companies (I am looking at [email protected]. DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 15

CHRISTMAS RONDA • JENNIFER GRUGER Los Carrozas Bringing Spain to New Mexico

n December, Tularosa hosts a If you go: Research Institute.” holiday event not seen before Iin the Tularosa Basin. “Ronda Wednesday, Dec. 18 Origins of the Ronda Los Carrozas de Cifuentes” is a 1 p.m.: Ronda group arrives In Guadalajara, the ronda is free program open to the public in Tularosa at Municipal very important to the community, offering a presentation of tradi- Building (609 St. Francis especially in Cifuentes. Located in tional popular music from the Drive) the province of Guadalajara, Ci- rural Castile region in Spain, the 2:30-4 p.m.: Community fuentes is a town that dates to the Christmas rondas. greeting at St. Francis de Middle Ages. The 16-member group of Paula Soup Kitchen (south of Most of the traditional carols rondeños is traveling all the way St. Francis de Paula Church the Ronda plays have been around from the small town of Cifuentes on St. Francis Drive) for centuries. They are simple cou- in the province of Guadalajara, plets or stanzas that have survived Spain. The group will arrive in Thursday, Dec. 19 over the years by parents passing 9 a.m.: Presentation to Inter- Walking the streets of Spain, providing Christmas cheer, the Ron- New Mexico on Dec. 15 and trav- da Group is now bringing a taste of Castilian music to Tularosa. them to children and over time, mediate School (504 1st St.) els for six days presenting the pro- (Courtesy Photos) generating different versions of gram at venues in Albuquerque, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: Lunch and/ those of other towns in Castile. Santa Fe, Abiquiu, Tularosa, and or exploring area with host of women in the rondas, which ages, mostly family and friends Typically, the songs reflect the Acoma. families until very recently was practiced of those young people who origi- Christmas spirit through the dai- “Arriving in Tularosa, with its 6 p.m.: St. Francis de Paula only by men. nally started the Ronda. Some of ly life of shepherds and peasants warm and enthusiastic welcom- Church program open to The rondeños will arrive in Tu- them are local musicians who are and humble people with scarce ing, makes me feel that somehow anyone with reception at larosa on Dec. 18, meet with vil- committed themselves to cultivat- resources. the stars of New Mexico and Spain parish hall immediately fol- lage dignitaries and host families. ing the cultural tradition that has The rondeños identify them- are at last going to link and show lowing (303 Encino St.) To further the feeling of commu- been deeply rooted in the village. selves with the Nazareth family us an unexpected, beautiful road. Info: Project Director, Natalia nity engagement that is so import- Los Carrozas has won numerous who are cold and hungry and look- This will be the time to continue Díaz - rondacifontina@gmail. ant to this group, St. Francis de awards during competitions in ing for shelter. Díaz referenced our path together,” said group com; Dave Greenwald, Jor- Paula volunteers will plan for the Guadalajara. part of the educational portion of administrator, Natalia Díaz, who nada Research Institute - 575- group to stop in at the soup kitch- The decision to come all the their presentation to explain the had visited Tularosa seven years 430-8854 or dgreenwald@ en that is open every Wednesday way from Spain to New Mexico importance of this series of pre- earlier. tularosa.net; Jen Gruger, at the parish hall just south of the was not by chance. sentations throughout New Mex- Traditional Christmas rondas Tularosa Arts and History church. This will provide a loca- “I do believe in dreams,” Díaz ico. have been part of the folklore and Council – 505-710-2924 or tion for them to rest after their said. “But only if and because I can “Self-esteem and identity are musical tradition of southern Cas- [email protected] travels and meet and greet the make them real. When the oppor- essential to community survival,” tile for centuries, she said. A tra- community in a friendly and hum- tunity showed to bring our Ronda she said. “Music and singing have ditional Christmas ronda is gener- ble setting. to New Mexico, the dream started always been an important element ally a group of friends who would said.” On Dec. 19, the group will pro- to shape in broad light. Now, me for the people of rural Spain, infus- get together and play their instru- The full program includes a vide a cultural awareness pro- and the Ronda members are about ing every vital aspect of communi- ments and sing villancicos in the 45-minute lecture and slide pre- gram to students at the Tularosa to touch a part of this dream, with ties. People would sing a song for streets during Christmas. While sentation by scholar Enrique Díaz Intermediate School. Then they the help of generous communities each activity of their daily lives: the most affluent families in town Martínez, explaining the history will have some time to explore in New Mexico. “ picking olives, harvesting, making celebrated Christmas at home, and meaning of Christmas rondas the area for a while until evening The local sponsorship, organi- wine, baking bread. peasants did it by walking the and relating them to rural tradi- when they will provide a full pro- zation and publicity are provided “When a song was heard, every- streets, singing joyous songs and tions in New Mexico. Immediate- gram with no charge at the St. by a joint committee comprised of one knew what their neighbor was asking for the aguinaldo (a Christ- ly following, the Ronda members Francis de Paula Church. Dona- members of the Jornada Research doing, where she was at that mo- mas gift) such as some bread, hard play and sing popular Spanish tions made to the church that eve- Institute (JRI) and the Tularosa ment. Christmas songs share this boiled eggs, or chorizo, that good- Christmas songs that will be inter- ning will stay with the church. Arts and History Council (TAHC), way of transmitting the tradition will neighbors would offer them, preted by scholar Edmundo Ca- who have partnered previously on through describing daily activi- along with wine or other drinks to bellos Llorente. Cabellos Llorente About Los Carrozas programs and project in Tularosa. ties. Christmas rondas, in partic- warm up on a cold night. will demonstrate traditional hand- Los Carrozas from Cifuentes Dave Greenwald, president of the ular, illustrate our narratives, leg- “I visited New Mexico to learn made percussion instruments is one of the few remaining tra- JRI had met Diaz on her previ- ends and stories, conveying vivid about its Hispanic and native her- used in the rondas and expand on ditional rondas of Guadalajara, ous visit to New Mexico and was pictures of our ancestors’ lives itage through music and songs, the lyrics and the compositions. Spain, working to keep this cul- aware of her dream. and customs. It is a performative with the fixed idea in my mind The lecture and interpretation tural tradition alive. It began its “I am pleased to have followed methodology with the power to that I could make a film about will address a variety of human- journey 50 years ago with a group up on my instincts,” Greenwald preserve cultural diversity and its our Spanish links to it,” Díaz said. ities areas, such as social history, of eight men who wanted to spend said. “I think this is a most valu- creative expressions, which are “It was a nice but crazy idea to the human urge to preserve intan- time together of good food, drinks, able contribution to the culture vulnerable to being subsumed by friends and family around, but gible heritage transmitted through and song. Today, the group is open history of our area and relates globalization and social transfor- ‘keep dreaming, why not?’ they oral memory, and the present role to men and women of different well with the mission of Jornada mations.”

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Authors Sharlene Daugherty,Kate ON STAGE Rauner and E. J. Randolph brought home finalist and winning awards ‘Scrooge and from the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Dickens’ Premiere performance at the Oasis of Silver City

ilver City, New Mexico: ers playing multiple parts and Oasis Coffee and Tea features Mel Gelb as Scrooge, SHouse has announced William Knuttinen, as Dickens “Scrooge and Dickens,” an origi- and Mia Riley, as Tiny Tim. nal holiday musical, will be per- The two-act play is under- formed Dec. 56-8. “Scrooge and scored by professional music Dickens,” is the intertwined sto- and sound effects provided by ry of how the book “A Christmas Tony Palermo of RuyaSonic Dra- Local Authors Honored Carol” came to be written in six ma in Los Angeles. hree Silver City writers computer consulting business tion set in the future. Paradox- weeks and offers a fresh take There will be a 15-minute in- won prestigious 2019 to promote Navajo artisans and ically, her ideas come from her for audiences to experience this termission with coffee, organ- TNew Mexico-Arizona their products. Her books detail study of history. timeless classic. ic baked goods and traditional book awards. Sharlene Daugh- her cross-cultural encounters. In The two books that won 2019 “This is mostly true, although plum pudding available at the erty’s book, “She Faces Her “She Faces Her Enemy,” Daugh- awards are part of her federa- some license was taken with Oasis counter. Enemy” (Dorrence Press) was erty writes an intimate account tion diplomat series. Her diplo- dialogue – I don’t know if Mrs. A “pay what you can preview” a finalist in two categories: bi- of her journey into the Navajo mat goes to planets plagued by Dickens was so helpful or why is available Thursday, Dec. 5. ography and multicultural. Kate culture and her ultimate accep- civil unrest or war and brings exactly Dickens chose the “Scrooge and Dickens” starts Rauner’s science fiction book, tance into their community. about peace. In “The Ambassa- name. Dickens did have mon- at 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday Dec. “Titan: Colonizing Saturn’s This book also won a gold dor Calls Twice,” she encoun- ey troubles at the time, he was 6 - 7, and closes with a Sunday Moon,” was a finalist in efiction. medal from the 2019 Albuquer- ters hostile aliens and organizes serializing “Martin Chuzzlewit” matinee at 4 p.m., Dec. 8. Ad- E. J. Randolph’s science fiction que Museum Foundation Award effective planetary resistance. In and it was originally just a mon- mission is $7 at the door, 714 books, “The Ambassador Calls for published non-fiction. “No Charity,” she intervenes in ey-making scheme, which he N. Bullard St. in Silver City. For Twice” and “No Charity” were fi- Rauner, a chemical engineer, an explosive situation leading to grew to love,” said J.B. Shea, the more information, or to follow nalists in efiction. At the awards moved to Grant County in 2003. war. playwright and co-author (with rehearsal process, go to the banquet in Albuquerque, the Her scientific perspective brings A full selection of all three au- Charles Dickens). Facebook page for New Church NM/AZ Book Co-op announced space colonies to life with be- thors’ books is available on Am- “I think the au- of the Southwest Desert. The Ambassador Calls Twice lievable habitats, technologies, azon. Locally, Rauner and Ran- dience will be de- won its NM efiction category. and dangers on new worlds. dolph’s books can be found at lighted to discover This year 1,545 entries were In “Titan: Colonizing Saturn’s the Tranquil Buzz and O’Keefe’s the original songs submitted. From 56 categories, Moon,” members of a cult hijack Bookstore. set to music of the judges chose 182 finalists. a spaceship to colonize the cold, Randolph’s children’s dragon Christmas carols, Three independent judges read lethal moon, but psychological books sell at the Marketplace. which had been each entree and assigned a final tensions split them into deadly Daugherty’s books are available written before rating based on predetermined factions, threatening the colo- at Wild West Weaving on Texas 1843, when the criteria. ny’s survival. Street. book was writ- Daugherty has lived in Silver Randolph moved beyond Bear COAS Bookstore in Las Cru- ten,” said Wendy City since she moved here in Mountain in 1999 and started ces stocks some of Rauner and Spurgeon, the 2004. She gave up a lucrative writing social and political fic- Randolph’s books. production’s di- rector and ar- tistic director in residence at Oasis. “Scrooge and Dickens” stars an ensemble cast of 15 local actors and sing- SAVE 10% When mentioning this ad

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LA PANTALLA PLATA • HAP HASARD ON SCREEN • MIKE COOK ‘North Country’ The New Hollywood Me-too before me-too Filmmaker sets the scene in Las Cruces e love Las Cru- Being a woman is a terribly “North Country” first ever class action lawsuit ces,” a long-time difficult task, since it consists for sexual harassment. It will “WHollywood pro- principally in dealing with Available through Netflix lead to the #MeToo movement, ducer and director said in late men. – Joseph Conrad mail order or for $2.99 rent- and predators brought to ac- October as he worked on the set al on Amazon Prime. count for their behavior. of “Death in Texas” at Film Las n that spirit, “North Coun- Warner Bros., (2005), 126’, Harrelson is a marvelous ac- Cruces Studios. try” opens with a domes- Color, from Netflix DVD tor, playing parts ranging from “It’s a great place to be,” said Itic dispute, motivating the Directed by Niki Caro cowboy rodeo star to serial kill- Tony Adler, who was first assis- injured party, Josey Aimes (“Whale Rider”) er with ease. I worked crew on tant director of the Oscar-winning (Charize Theron), to pack her Screenplay by Michael “The Cowboy Way,” in scenes “American Beauty” in 1999 and two children into her truck and Seitzman (“Here On Earth”) filmed at the Espanola, rodeo the 2011 feature film “In Time. “I go live with her parents, Hank grounds; watching Woody and hope to come back here and do (Richard Jenner) and Alice (Sis- the mill get the worst jobs, us- Kiefer Sutherland enjoying more movies here,” he said. “Death in Texas” producer sy Spacek). It’s winter in the ing fire hoses to clean the grimy horseplay together between Directed by Scott Windhauser, Tony Adler, left, talks to New Mesabi Iron Range country of floors, and must endure rude takes was entertainment. “Death in Texas” stars Ronnie Mexico State Sen. Jeff Stein- Minnesota, a season and a place comments, and worse. If you’ve Harrelson is just a big kid at Blevins, Bruce Dern, Laura Fly- born (back turned), D-Doña made for antidepressants. ever endured hazing, bullying, heart, with a glint in his eye that nn Boyle and Stephan Lang. All Ana, and Film Las Cruces In 1975, the iron mines of Min- and being jacked around by says it’s all fun. Rent the film and have been filming in Las Cruces. Operations Coordinator Chris nesota hired their first female miscreants, you have a sense of watch the funny scene where Film Las Cruces Board Presi- Sheppard on the film’s set Oct. 30 at Film Las Cruces Studios. miner. By 1989, male employees what they put up with to earn a he upstages a snooty waiter in a dent Jeff Steinborn and Film Li- (Photo by Mike Cook) still outnumbered females by 30 living there. This is a hard film fancy New York restaurant, and aison Jon Foley recently opened to 1. to watch, because it could be you’ll see his comic talent. the studios’ doors to elected of- go the extra mile.” Back in her home town, Josey a tale out of Charles Dickens, Speaking of New Mexico, the ficials, local candidates and the Las Cruces would benefit from finds work in a beauty parlor, lacking only an orphanage. deep strip mine was shot at Sil- media as filming took place in- a more experienced crew base – where one of her customers is a Josey has a double problem: ver City, with courtroom scenes side the 74,000-square-foot Film “qualified people who know how high school friend, Glory (Fran- too pretty by half (Theron is in the Federal Courthouse in Al- Las Cruces studio at 2100 S. Val- to help make a movie,” Adler ces McDormand), who works at miscast here, looking like a buquerque. ley Drive. said. “If you don’t have the peo- the only game in the area, the Hollywood star) and not asser- The Minnesota locations in- Film Las Cruces is a nonprof- ple, that becomes an issue.” vast Pearson Iron Mine. She was tive. Her friend Glory, cute with cluded Hibbing, and the score it that receives $95,000 annually About 25-30 film students cur- the first female truck driver, a hair down and mannish with it has several songs by a local from the City of Las Cruces and rently being trained by the Cre- union rep, and feisty enough to up, is a scrapper (McDormand boy, Robert Zimmerman, who $70,000 from Doña Ana County ative Media Technology (CMT) survive on the job. uses her immense talent here learned guitar and harmoni- to bring film and television pro- program at Doña Ana Communi- Those of us who have worked to reprise her ironclad cop from ca, moved to New York, and duction to Las Cruces. ty College and New Mexico State heavy construction know that “Fargo.”) and she gives the men changed his name to Bob Dylan. Film production generates University’s Creative Media Insti- the lads you work with are not as good as she gets. This is a rewarding come- about $525 million a year in New tute are working on the crew of Rhodes Scholars. If you do your Even a rabbit will bite if tor- from-behind film; it’s an Mexico, mostly in Albuquerque “Death in Texas.” job, hoist beers with them after mented enough. Josey drives to old-fashioned exercise in so- and Santa Fe. “We’re getting Crew member and CMT stu- work, and ignore their dislike of company headquarters in the cial responsibility, like Frank into the game,” Steinborn said of dent Ian Mattingly is a DACC ju- anyone different, you can fit in. city, meets with Pearson him- Capra’s films such as “Mr. Deeds Las Cruces. “We want to grow a nior building his film production Here, as women take jobs, the self, and his version of help is to Goes to Town.” Watch it in a union crew base here.” resume by helping with paper- men feel they don’t belong, and offer her a chance to resign her warm room, and wear a down Part of what drew the movie to work, fetching coffee and keep- their hostility is like a wall of job immediately. She won’t quit, jacket. Las Cruces is the state’s film tax ing equipment running – doing veiled hatred. and back home at an ice rink, credit, including a new 5 percent “anything that’s asked of me,” he Josey needs the money, but she meets former hockey pro Hap Hasard credit for productions that work said. Mattingly said he is learning it’s an uphill fight, starting with and lawyer Bill White (Woody (nom-de- in Las Cruces and other parts of a lot from the experience, getting an intrusive company physi- Harrelson), returned after burn- plume) has the state at least 60 miles outside on lists for future productions, cal, and a supervisor with no ing out in New York. She asks taught high of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. “making connections and keep- sense of irony who tells her: for his help to sue the mine. school, worked Adler said Las Cruces has par- ing them.” “You got no business being He’s not interested, telling her as a lease ticularly impressed him because Contact Film Las Cruces at here and you damn well know class action lawsuits are hard to controller of “everybody’s attitude down 575-805-3456 (FILM) and info@ it. Work hard, keep your mouth win, she’ll be hit with a defense for IBM Denver, served as here. We’ve run into really coop- filmlascruces.com. Visit www. shut, and take it like a man.” tactic called “nuts and sluts,” a military policeman in erative people who are willing to filmlascruces.com. Given that the mine and mill meaning you are either nuts and the Army National Guard are in a world as cold and hos- imagined prejudice, or you’re and held all the temporary tile as Siberia, the job begins to a slut and asked for it. Yet he positions that can be held in resemble being in a gulag. Yet it will give in, and present a bril- New Mexico entertainment, pays six times what she makes liant courtroom performance, 1993- 2010. Then he wanted as a beautician; she needs to confronting Josey’s high school to act, so appeared on stage buy a house for her kids, and boyfriend Bobby (Jeremy Ren- in 20 different regional she’s out of options. ner), squeezing a vital confes- productions around southern The dozen women working in sion from him that will win the New Mexico. Luminaria WalkThe istoric Art Loop Yankieeasroaway

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our artists in the same Las Cruces relying instead on mortise and tenon family like to work alone in their joints. Matt began doing woodwork in Fvarious media, but they draw inspi- the woodshop of his family’s basement ration and support from each other. in New Hampshire and has always been The four – Nancy Frost Begin and sons drawn to its clean lines and simplicity, he Jason and Matt, along with Jason’s wife, said. He began making pieces for friends Heather Rae Morton, each have artistic and family and wound up with a five-year talents. backlog of orders. He’s creating an inven- Nancy is a painter, woodworker, teach- tory of his work and is looking forward er and mother who will be showing her to a Las Cruces craft show soon that will watercolors, oils, woodcuts and unique feature his unique Toad Hollow creations. monster boxes during the show, which is “I’m doing something I love to do,” Matt free and open to the public. said. “It’s so not 9-5. There is a certain Jason plays guitar, while Matt crafts flow, a quiet, a Zen-like meditative space” handmade woodwork and Heather, who in woodworking. is married to Jason, creates ceramics. Jason likes making electronic experi- And don’t forget Jason and Heather’s mental electronic music in his in-home 3-year-old daughter, Nova, who has her studio, where he also produces music own electric guitar and is learning about for television and film. He’s been play- artistic possibilities from her parents, un- ing music by ear for more than 20 years cle and grandmother. and started playing the electric guitar in Nancy is a native of Buffalo, New middle school. It was also about that time York, who moved to Las Cruces in 2007 that Jason and his mother built a guitar with Bruce, her husband of 45 years. She from scratch. The mostly maple and ma- comes from long line of artists, including hogany electric guitar is unusual not only both parents, her grandmother (a concert because it’s hand-made by a mother-son Three-year-old Nova Begin is a budding musician and artist. (Photo by Mike Cook) pianist and a quilter) and her sister, Susan team but because it has slanted frets for Hanssen, a painter who lives in Ft. Lau- optimal tension, which Jason said creates to Las Cruces about three years ago, “al- part of being a ceramic artist. I’ve made derdale, Florida, with whom Nancy often a more bell-like sound. ways finding ourselves drawn back to the thousands of pieces for clients, interior does themed workshops. Jason has a BA in music technology surrounding beauty and color.” designers and shops across the country.” Perhaps Nancy’s most unusual art is and audio engineering from Ithaca Col- Heather uses no molds, so all her cre- In Las Cruces, Heather’s work is regu- her monster boxes, many made from lege in Ithaca, New York. ations are handmade on a potter’s wheel, larly on display at Picacho Roasters, Spir- basswood cut and shaped by Matt. From Heather’s ceramics studio – Black including custom designs, shapes, sizes it Winds, Mew & Co. and The Mandrake, those pieces, she makes a small, hinged Phoebe Ceramics – is the back half of and colors for a wide range of both func- in addition to exhibitions and workshops. box. Each one has its own name and the family garage, where she often is tional and decorative pieces. For more information, contact Nancy personality and is lined with pages from found working at 3 or 4 in the morning. “I keep my silhouettes very simple and Begin at [email protected], Matt old children’s books and has a treasure Her business is named after a California focus most of my time on surface decora- Begin at [email protected], Jason inside. bird that nested in the rafters of the San tion,” she said. “Each glaze is an original Begin at [email protected] and Heath- Matt Begin’s craftsman-style wood- Diego ceramics studio and storefront recipe, which I develop and test in my er Rae Morton at heather@blackphoebec- working uses no metal screws or nails, she owned before she and Jason moved studio glaze lab – definitely my favorite eramics.com.

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Pronghorn antelope make themselves at home on the Catron County is a bird watcher’s paradise, quiet and Javelina hang out in the river beds snuffing around San Augustin Plains. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich) isolated. for a treat in the autumn leaves. TUMBLEWEEDS • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Catron County, Wild Haven A New Mexico adventure

n Catron County, opportuni- ties for exploration are nu- Imerous. One can explore vast dark skies from across the county, but two specific locations are made special for gazing – the Cosmic Campground and a group called the Pie Town Rising Stars are promoting the dark skies in the northern part of the county. The Apache and Gila Nation- al Forests combine in Catron to embrace much of the county. The Continental Divide follows the mountain tops of Catron and the trail provides plenty of trout fish- ing and big game hunting. Elk, deer, bear, bighorn sheep, mountain lion and wild turkey are common game animals. There are several ranches and outfitters headquartered in Catron to help find the critters. Most sportsmen use four speed pick-ups or four- Pam Ward creates black cherry pies at the Gatherin’ Place in Pie Town, where she always has a variety of pies in stock for her cus- wheel drive vehicles, but horse tomers. Inset is a New Mexico apple pie with pine nuts and green chile. and mule are also popular forms of The Gath- transportation in Catron County. est land with facilities. Howev- Also in the Gila, the Catwalk erin’ Place There are many dirt roads er, there are many other areas National Recreation Trail offers offers burg- throughout the National Forest where those who enjoy being on an easy hike over Whitewater ers, bar- in the County, but the Forest Ser- their own can find a place under Canyon and into another ghost becue and vice warns that they should be the pines to set up camp. All For- town’s history. breakfast considered dry-weather roads est Service ranger stations have Campgrounds, including Wil- in addition to delicious and should not be attempted maps of their forest districts, list- low Creek and Datil Well, provide pies. during wet weather without first ing the camping areas and their places to stay in the midst of wil- checking with the local Forest facilities. derness. And the Gila Cliff Dwell- Service ranger station. A good The ghost town of Mogollon, ings National Monument, found rule to remember is that any un- developed in the 1890s in the at the very southern edge of the paved road in Catron County is a Gila National Forest, is quaint county, is home to two ruin sites dry-weather road. and hospitable. But be prepared full of Mimbres culture echoes, Catron County has many to take 30 minutes driving nine bringing the past into the future campgrounds on National For- miles into the hills to get there. for exploration.

Catron County’s Quemado Lake Recreation Area is part of the Gila National Forest, about 16 miles south of the town of Quema- do. The Very Large Array, one of the world’s premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas on the Plains of San Agustin. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The plains were once occupied by a large intermontane lake and bordered by uplifted volcanic masses.

The town of Quemado boasts a population of 228 people. Quemado is the Spanish word for “burned.” In 1880 a settler by the name of Jose Antonio Padilla noticed the brush had been burned by the local Indians and named the settlement Rito Quemado. 20 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

NEVER TOO LATE Genealogy Workshop Clark presents workshop on lineage

arah Clark will present a Clark has called Silver City her She is a member of a variety teer Field Genealogist for the Geology Workshop from hometown since 1968. of lineage societies, some of Jacob Bennett Chapter DAR in S1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. She started doing genealo- which include the Mayflower Silver City, the chapter that is 13, at the Silver City Museum gy research in 1983, beginning Society, the Order of the Crown hosting this workshop. Annex, 302 W. Broadway St. with an introductory class of Charlemagne, and Descen- Additional DAR service in- Everyone is invited to attend sponsored by her local geneal- dants of the Illegitimate Sons cludes having served as chap- and learn how to research their ogy club. She’s been actively re- and Daughter of the Kings of ter registrar for three different ancestry. For additional infor- searching ever since. Her per- Britain, commonly called the chapters, state registrar for the mation, contact Jacob Bennett sonal research has taken her to Royal Bastards. state organization DAR, orga- Chapter Regent, Lucy Whit- many different locations both She is most active in the Na- nizing regent of the Blue Dan- marsh at 575-574-8394. inside and outside the United tional Society Daughters of the ube Chapter in Vienna, Austria, Now living in Las Cruces, States. American Revolution, or DAR. and currently serving as the Celebrating 16 Years! She has taken four genealogy state organizing secretary in Sarah Clark education courses offered to New Mexico. DATURA DAR members and is a Volun- Celebrating 18 Years! BODY • MIND • SPIRIT Facials • Body Treatments • Spa Manicures & Pedicures • Reflexology • Waxing Grant County Weekly Events bareMinerals® SUNDAYS Guild – 9:30 a.m., first Tuesday, [email protected]. Archaeology Society — First Sunday Grant County Extension Office, 2610 THURSDAYS Gift of every month, field trip. 536-3092, N. Silver Street, North entrance. Blooming Lotus Meditation — 5:30 [email protected]. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. Giving 388-8161. 313-7417, [email protected]. MONDAYS Westerners Corral – 6:20 p.m., meets De-stressing Meditations — Noon- Made AARP Widowed and Single Persons of on the third Tuesday of every even 12:45 p.m., New Church of the SW Grant County —10:30 a.m., second numbered month throughout the Desert, 1302 Bennett St. 313-4087. Easy! Monday, Cross Point Assembly of year, except for December; when Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and God Church. All singles welcome. the meeting is held on the second Mineral Society —6 p.m., second Contact Sally, 537-3643. Tuesday. For more information Thursday, 2045 Memory Lane, Silver Al-Anon family group, New Hope email Jody Bailey-Hall at: Jody_ City. Anita, 907-830-0631. Open Tuesday-Friday Cheri Crane —12:05 p.m. First Presbyterian [email protected] or call 575 Historic Mining District & Tourism Owner/Therapist Church, corner of 20th and Swan 342-2621 and leave a message. Meeting — 10 a.m., second Thursday, Bayard Community Center, 108 E. Broadway Streets, Silver City. Open meeting. In Silver City, NM 575-534-0033 Contact: 313-7891. WEDNESDAYS 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. 537-3327. Visit our website: daturatherapeuticdayspa.com Grant County Federated Republican ACA Meeting (Adult Children of Little Artist Club — 10:30-11:30 a.m., Women – 11:30 a.m., Third Monday Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Silver City Public Library, 515 W. at Silver Bowling Center on Memory Families) — 6:30-7:45 p.m. meets College Avenue. Free creative fun Lane. 313-7997. every Wednesday at the New Church for children ages 0-5. No registration Silver City Zen Center Meditation for Beginners — 5:30 p.m., of the Southwest Desert, 714 N. necessary. 538-3672 or ref@ (Ginzan-ji Zen Buddhist Temple) Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. Jeff, Bullard St. Athena, 575-590-8300. silvercitymail.com. 956-6647. www.lotuscentersc.org. Al-Anon family group — 6 p.m., Arenas TOPS — 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Silver City Squares — Dancing 6:30- Valley Church of Christ, 5 Race Track Church, 1915 Swan, 538-9447. Meditation Practice (Zazen) Monday-Friday 8:00 am 8:30 p.m., Methodist Church Santa Road, Arenas Valley (the old radio Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m.- Zazen, Kinhin & Dharma Talk Saturday 9:00 am Rita Street entrance. Kay, 956-7186 or station). Contact: 313-7891. 12:45 p.m., Lotus Center at 211 W. Linda 590-1499. Archaeology Society — 6 p.m., third Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234- Dokusan (interview with teacher) by appointment Silver Chorale – 7-9 p.m. rehearsal, Wednesday every month, October- 5331. First Presbyterian Church, corner 20th April at 2045 Memory Lane, Silver WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. For th 506 W. 13 St. and Swan streets, Silver City. New City; May-September meetings begin children ages 10+ Space for youth Resident Priest (corner of 13th and Virginia) members welcome. Contact Anne, with a pot-luck dinner at 6 p.m. at to hang out, experiment, create and Rev. Dr. Oryu Paul Stuetzer Silver City, NM • 575-388-8874 288-6939. Roundup Lodge in San Lorenzo- more. Free, no registration necessary. Southwest New Mexico ACLU – noon, Mimbres, convening for business at 7 Silver City Public Library, 515 W. first Monday (except September when p.m. Visit www.gcasnm.org, or email College Avenue, 538-3672 or ref@ it’s the second Monday), Little Toad [email protected], or call 536- silvercitymail.com. ture Your Malika Crozier, CR, CCT ur se Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. 3092 for details. Yoga class — Free class taught by lf Certified Reflexologist Bob Garrett, 575-590-4809. Babytime Sing & Play — 1 p.m., Silver Colleen Stinar. 1-2 p.m. Episcopal N 575.534.9809 City Public Library, 515 W. College Church fellowship hall, Seventh and [email protected] TUESDAYS Avenue. Stories, songs, rhymes Texas. 574-5451. ∏ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support —1:30 and movement for infants 0-12 Overnight Retreat Accommodations p.m., First Tuesday, Senior Center. months and their caregivers. Free, no FRIDAYS Margaret, 388-4539. registration necessary. 538-3672 or ref Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m., First Professional Foot Massage Bayard Historic Mine Tour —9:30 a.m., @silvercitymail. com. United Methodist Church. 654-2067. OzoneTherapies Second Tuesday, meet at Bayard City Back Country Horsemen — 6 p.m., Silver City Woman’s Club — 10:30 Silver Essential Oil Ceremonies Hall, 800 Central Ave. $5 fee covers second Wednesday, WNMU Watts a.m., second Friday, 411 Silver City Mineral Hair Analysis • Tarot Reading two-hour bus tour of historic mines Hall, opposite CVS Pharmacy, Hwy. Heights Blvd. Monthly meeting, lunch plus literature and map. Call 537-3327 180. Subject to change. 574-2888. is at noon. Lucinda, 313-4591. for reservation. A Course in Miracles — 7:15 p.m., 600 Women’s Al-Anon Meeting: Women Figure/Model Drawing — 4-6 p.m. N. Hudson. Information, 534-9172 or Embracing Recovery — 5:30 Contact Sam, 388-5583. First 534-1869. p.m., La Clinica Health and Birth Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the headquarters, Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. Silver Center, 3201 Ridge Loop, Silver City. next to the Chevron/Snappy Mart in City Public Library, 515 W. College Contact:313-7891. Arenas Valley. Dan Larson, 654-4884. Avenue. Free creative construction Gilawriters — 1:00-3 p.m., Visitors fun with Lego, K’NEX, and Strawbees! SATURDAYS Center at Hudson and Broadway in For children ages 6-12, no registration Alcoholics Anonymous “Black Silver City. Contact Trish Heck, trish. necessary. 538-3672 or ref@ Chip” —11 a.m.-noon, First United [email protected] or call 534-0207. silvercitymail.com. Methodist Church. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Gin Rummy —1 p.m. at Tranquilbuzz, Evening Prayer in the Eastern 11:30 a.m., first Tuesday at a local corner of Yankie and Texas Streets in Orthodox Tradition — 5 p.m., restaurant; email for this month’s Silver City. Theotokos Retreat Center, 5202 Hwy. location: [email protected]. Grant County Democratic Party —5:30 152, Santa Clara. 537-4839. PFLAG Silver City — First Tuesday, p.m., potluck; 6:20 p.m., meeting, Kids Bike Ride — 10 a.m., Bikeworks, 7 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist second Wednesday, Sen. Howie 815 E. 10th St. Dave Baker, 388-1444. Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. Morales building, 3060 E. Hwy. 180. Narcotics Anonymous — 6 p.m., New Confidential support for LGBTQ 654-6060. 180 Club, 1661 Hwy. 180 E. persons and their families. 575-590- Ladies Golf Association — 8 a.m. tee Spinning Group — 1-3 p.m., First 8797. time, Silver City Golf Course. Saturday, Yada Yada Yarn, 614 N. Republican Party of Grant County Prostate Cancer Support Group — Bullard, 388-3350. — 6 p.m., second Monday, 3 Rio 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Gila Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 10-11:30 a.m., de Arenas Road (the old Wrangler Regional Medical Center Conference Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway. All restaurant). Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. levels. Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. Slow Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m.- 12:45 Storytime — 10:30 a.m., Silver City p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Broadway, Public Library, 515 W. College All phone numbers are area code 575 Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. Avenue. For children ages 0-5, no except as noted. 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CARING DECISIONS • ALEXIA SEVERSON Hard Choices Take the right steps to choose the best care facility for your loved one n 2018, Johnnie J. Bartlett ing or nursing home, Forsythe smell,” Younger said. fell twice at home – once in said she encourages people to Younger also advises families IMarch and again in October. use all their senses, taking no- to look at the facility’s depart- That’s when doctors recom- tice of their surroundings. ment of health license and make mended that Bartlett, now 90, When touring a facility, ask sure they have no citations. start looking into assisted living, yourself these questions: Does Families should consult their and she agreed. the staff respond quickly when loved on whether they’d prefer “I was glad she made the de- residents are asking for help? a large care facility or a smaller cision and I didn’t have to make Do the residents seem happy setting and bring their loved one it,” said Bartlett’s daughter, Daw- and engaged and alert? What to tour the home in person when na McNeil. “But she needed to be does the activity schedule look possible, Younger said. where there were people 24/7.” like? Are the activities built to be “…Know whether your loved McNeil said she and her fam- flexible and tailored to the resi- one is highly sociable – socially ily began looking into assisted dents? Are there any physical re- engaged, like they want to go to living homes in the area, eventu- straints? What do the meals look parties all the time and there’s a ally settling on The Heritage As- like and how are they prepared? lot of people in the dining room, sisted Living & Adult Day Care in “Just because there’s really because that’s not (The Heri- Las Cruces. good landscaping or furniture tage); we’re small and more in- “It just felt like home, and we doesn’t necessarily mean they timate.” she said. “I would go to knew that this is where we want- Maria Ickler, 102, a resident at The Heritage Assisted Living & are going to get the care they a couple large ones and a couple Adult Day Care in Las Cruces, and her son, Siebert Ickler, play a ed her to be,” McNeil said. need; it’s more all the other small ones, but I would definite- game of dominoes. (Photo by Alexia Severson) Making the decision to move a things you see and observe,” ly compare apples to apples and loved one into an assisted living mary focus is to help residents 2. Consult with experts, such Forsythe said. oranges to oranges.” or nursing home can be difficult, with Activities of Daily Living as the local ombudsman pro- Trevas Ann Younger, owner Not only is it important that but doing research, using all (ADLs), or activities related to gram, another citizen advocacy and administrator of The Her- residents are involved in their your senses and communicating personal care, and to provide group or others who might know itage, a 24-bed (soon to be 40) own care decisions, but that with your loved one can make social opportunities for engage- about the facility, such as doc- assisted living center and the family members continue to stay the process easier for everyone ment and meaningful activities tors or medical providers. The only licensed adult day program involved, even after finding a involved. and stimulation. best expert is the prospective in Doña Ana County, said rather home for their loved one. They First, it’s important to under- In addition, many residents in resident. than scheduling a tour with an can do this by having regular stand the difference between as- assisted living or adult day pro- 3. If looking for a nursing assisted living or nursing home, conversations with the facility’s sisted living and nursing homes. gramming are private pay, have home, use the Centers for Medi- families should simply drop in, administrator or director and While these terms are often used pensions or retirement plans, care and Medicaid Services to get the full feel of a place. by continuing to smell, see and interchangeably, they offer very long-term care insurance or oth- (CMS) Five-Star Rating System, “When you walk in, you want listen to their surroundings, For- different services, said Linnea er savings and investments, as Nursing Home Compare (medi- to make sure it’s clean, but you sythe said. 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MIRACLES HAPPEN • JENNIFER GRUGER Walking Toward Healing, Peace Trinity Turtle Labyrinth takes on the future

o refer to Tresa VanWinkle as a visionary makes her uncomfortable but that is what she is. T “My biggest challenge as a ‘visionary’, and it took a long time for me to accept that description, is taking that vision and translate it into a form that peo- ple can see and understand,” she said. “But once that’s done, other people get excited. I have learned that when inspired people work together, miracles happen.” Inspiring others is what she does. Through her efforts as the only paid staff member along with a host of vol- unteers, the Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth project has made tremendous progress due to this inspiration. VanWinkle is the executive director and founder of CAPPED, (Cancer Awareness Prevalence Prevention and Early Detection Inc.) Often referred to in Otero county as “The Miracle on New York Avenue” CAPPED is a non-profit corporation founded in 2000 in Alamogor- do by a group of cancer survivors and their friends and family. As a registered nurse for 30 years, VanWinkle watched the suffering in her patients caused by chronic but large- ly preventable diseases. In the late 90s, frustrated with often fruitless treatment protocols for her patients but inspired by her sister’s battle with breast cancer and a family with a history of chronic diseases, VanWinkle shifted her sights from treatment as a practicing nurse to prevention through education and wellness. In 2003, the CAPPED building opened on New York Avenue and has delivered services to the community such as providing access to cancer prevention and gen- eral health information; the CAPPED Sun Safe Program to teach children about sun safety; the CAPPED Center for Integrative Health Care which houses Aqua Chi Foot- bath Center, BRiTe PEMF sessions for balance and re- laxation; Human Touch Zero Gravity Chair; Zero Gravity Leg and Foot Massage; and the Human Touch Medical Massage Chair. Jeri Sparks and Charles Hester visit during the first nighttime lighting of the Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth At the core of the CAPPED service model is the be- Park on Oct. 8 immediately following a fundraiser dinner. Sparks and her husband Wyatt donated surveying services to the organization and Hester is board member and treasurer of CAPPED. Everyone is invited to visit lief that prevention is the key to life-long health. The Dec. 20-24 as the twinkling lights brighten the path once again during the evenings CAPPED vision statement is “A world without cancer and other preventable disease because we don’t have to Highway 54/70. labyrinth that is going to last at least 100 years. She is fight it if we prevent it!” Phase 2 will be the body of the turtle and other ame- asking each member of the community to do the same VanWinkle and her board have formed two goals for nities. The current target amount is to raise $200,000 by or at the very least, sponsor one square foot of what the support and sustainability of the CAPPED mission. Jan. 30, 2020, for the next phase of the park. VanWinkle’s will eventually be the largest permanent labyrinth in the The first is a built environment for the primary preven- ask is for the community to understand the Trinity Turtle United States. (The next largest is a painted concrete tion of chronic diseases in the form of Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth park is owned by “every citizen in our labyrinth about 102 square feet at Lee’s Summit, Missou- Healing Labyrinth Park. The park is designed to be the county” as VanWinkle puts it. ri.) largest permanent labyrinth in the United States at 300 “We need to pour a 200-by-200-foot slab of concrete – feet by 300 feet. that comes to 40,000 square feet,” she said. That’s only Testimonial The second goal is a lasting way to deliver integra- five dollars per citizen if just over 60 percent of the pop- Troy Bentley had been volunteering at CAPPED, Inc. tive wellness and support services for cancer and other ulation in Otero County donated. Otero County’s popu- for over a year and encouraged his partner Kate Fontana chronic diseases. This would be in the form of Trinity lation was 65,817 in 2017 according to the U.S. Census to start helping as well. Fontana is partially blind and Turtle Village, a 14,400 square foot CAPPED building Bureau. suffers from PTSD and severe anxiety. VanWinkle want- and 80 tiny house rental sites to be used for retreats and This round of funds will go to clearing the land, build- ed to find ways to make the labyrinth accessible to the recovery and to generate funds for supporting the en- ing and leveling the pad and ensuring ADA compliance blind so Fontana and Bentley demonstrated a way that tire park. Those are two very large BHAGs as VanWinkle all along. might be possible. calls them, “Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals!” “We don’t want any disability to stop any person from Phase 1, the turtle’s head, is a completed concrete being able to walk the labyrinth,” VanWinkle said. LABYRINTH labyrinth located about four miles south of Tularosa on VanWinkle is donating her Christmas to help build a continued on page 34

Tresa VanWinkle thanks volunteers and board members during the groundbreaking for the Chil- Larry and Tresa VanWinkle take a moment as they get ready to dren’s Labyrinth in February. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich) break ground on a new dream, the Trinity Turtle Labyrinth. 26 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

Children can participate in the continued work on the Children’s Labyrinth by leaving creative hand and foot prints in paint that will there permanently.

LABYRINTH reduces stress by 80 percent (John continued from page 25 W. Rhodes PhD, Research Chair- man, The Labyrinth Society.) Bentley led the way and wig- “Every decision we make is im- gled the fingers on both hands so proving our health or detracting that the clicking of his many rings from it,” VanWinkle said. could be heard by Fontana follow- ing barefoot close behind. He used Labyrinth etiquette varying speeds to help her under- If you have never walked a laby- stand whether they’re on a straight rinth before, here are a few bits of path or need to take a turn. Fon- etiquette, from the website of The tana said “I can’t describe how Theosophical Society in America. much of a feeling it is when you’ve Essentially, you follow a path to gone to so many measures in your the center, where you might pause Paxton, Kaliopee and Maddielynn HIbler let glue dry on their hands (and foot) as Tresa VanWin- life and then suddenly something for a few moments. Then you re- kle cleans the tile space for the artwork the children selected. like this comes along.” verse your direction and retrace She credits the labyrinth and your path back out to the starting VanWinkle for healing her mi- point. In walking any labyrinth, graine and easing other discom- it is recommended that you com- forts as well. plete the pattern by following the “It brings a feeling of spiritual path both in as well as out. Do not connection and gratitude. Just ap- cut across the pattern at any point preciation for life and being alive. if possible. (CAPPED) changed my life 100 If several persons walk a laby- percent, I can tell you that,” Fon- rinth at the same time, they may tana said. pass one another, going in either the same direction or opposite to What is a labyrinth and each other. how do you use one? They may pass in meditative si- lence or quietly salute each other In the case of the Trinity Turtle by a nod of the head or a small ges- Labyrinth, the design of the laby- ture. The effect of meeting fellow rinth path on the body of the turtle humans on the path is part of the is inspired by the Labyrinth of the labyrinthine experience. Remem- Reims Cathedral and the path on ber that the labyrinth is a sacred the head of the turtle is fashioned space but a joyful one as well. You VanWinkle puts green paint on Paxton’s hand so he can create the turtle art he selected for the after the Labyrinth of Chartres in do not need to be somber, but if project (at top of page). the nave of the Chartres Cathedral. someone is walking the labyrinth, Both cathedrals are in France. be courteous and respect the need VanWinkle described each com- they may have to concentrate on WHAT YOU CAN DO • Go visit the labyrinth site at 7440 US Highway 54/70, between Alamogordo and Tularosa. ponent of the turtle as serving a their own travels. The Children’s Labyrinth is open for anyone to walk. slightly different purpose. The As you enter the labyrinth, you • To contribute, go to capped.org or visit the Facebook page by searching for “Trinity Turtle head of Trinity Turtle is the chil- can focus your thoughts on a ques- Healing Labyrinth Park.” Facebook is not charging anything for contributions made through dren’s labyrinth and it reminds us tion or concern. You can also walk the page. that we need to spend quality time the labyrinth with no thoughts in • Families can register online for a time for their children to do hand and footprint art designs with our children and teach them particular, sensing without focus- on the remaining tiles of the Children’s Labyrinth. our values so they can become ing on the wonder of the pattern. • Dec 20-23, Christmas week, plan to attend the candlelight dedications of the Children’s wise adults. In the labyrinth, as in life, there is labyrinth with desserts and hot drinks. Events will begin about 6:30 p.m. each evening. The body is about adults. The no single right way to follow the • For more information: [email protected] 575-434-4673 (HOPE) visit the CAPPED Inc. build- simple act of walking the labyrinth path. ing at 907 New York Ave. or go to www.capped.org

Did you know?

• Paths for Phase 2, the body of the turtle, are 4 feet wide so two wheelchairs can pass, a deci- sion inspired by an inexplicable vision VanWinkle had. • The head of the turtle, which you can walk now, has 1,018 tiles, many of which are embel- lished with the hand and footprints of children. (Go to the website to sign up to get your family’s prints installed.) • The full project will consist of more than 5,000 tiles with contributions from an estimated 1,500 artists. • In the past 19 years CAPPED has served over 51,000 cancer patients and their loved ones with various cancer support services. These services come at a cost of course and while volunteers, donations and grants have helped the organization grow to what it is today, a Plans for the labyrinth include the Children’s Labyrinth, left, which is already there and another sustainable future is not a given. smaller labyrinth for the tail, right, a place for releasing baggage. The idea is to go to the center and make peace whth whatever it is an leave it behind and walk out with fresh eyes. DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 27

couple Decembers ago, PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • RICHARD COLTHARP This is a work Henry Lightcap and I were of fiction, with Ahaving enchiladas for collaborative breakfast on Bullard Street in Sil- God Bless Us, Every One assistance from ver City. Henry Lightcap, You might recall Henry used to based on real journal in this newspaper. Christmas enchiladas, Christmas gifts with Henry Lightcap experiences He hung up his typewriter sev- in Grant, Luna, Otero and eral years back, and we sort of the rear window, a Mexican blan- scooted in a big round booth. Henry smiled that barely-smil- Doña Ana counties in New struck up a friendship, mostly ket on the bench seat, and a Pep When the waiter came over, Henry ing Henry smile. Mexico. Richard Coltharp is around Mexican food, sometimes Boys cup holder screwed to the asked, “What’s today, my fine fel- “Good,” he said. “I haven’t publisher of Desert Exposure beer, that December breakfast dashboard. Henry had never both- low?” missed it, then. Y’all order what and the Las Cruces Bulletin. being a case in point, minus the ered with a newfangled stereo, so “Today?” the waiter asked. you want.” He can be reached at richard@ beer. it still had a Philco AM-only radio “Well, it’s Christmas Day.” lascrucesbulletin.com. When it comes to enchiladas, in the dash. Henry’s usually green, and I’m Glancing at the pickup bed, I strictly a red guy, extra onions. saw all 21 boxes Henry and I had That nippy morning, the café packed the night before Christ- radio was playing Elvis’ “Blue mas, and strewn all through his Foothills Arabians Christmas,” and we got on a con- house. He’d loaded them up while versation about worst Christmas I cooked. We are an 80 acre full service presents. “Now what?” Henry asked. I recollected years ago getting “Hell,” I said. “I don’t know. I facility offering... a two-sizes-too-small red T-shirt guess we just start driving. Kinda • Boarding, Breeding and Training from my ex-grandfather-in-law, be- slow, I guess.” fore he was “ex-.” It had a pocket “There’s someone,” Henry said, • Easy Forest Access on the left side of the chest about pointing behind a vacant gas sta- big enough to hold a business tion. • Large Pens With Shelters and card. “OK, what do we say?” I asked. Pasture Options Per usual, Henry unintentional- “Hell,” Henry said. “I don’t ly one-upped me. know. I guess Merry Christmas.” • All Horses Have Room to Run! He recollected a gift from an I stepped out of the cab, walked ex-mother-in-law, just a couple up to the guy and said Merry “50 Years Aspiring to Horsemanship” months ahead of the “ex-.” Christmas. “I suppose Saint Nick clued His hands were chapped and OWNERS BOB AND FLO HALL WEBSITE: foothillsarabians.com in on my less-than-enthusiastic crusty, his face looked sunburned, 27 EMERALD DRIVE EMAIL: [email protected] condition that year and gave my his beard dirty, shoes in sorry future ex-mother-in-law a fantas- shape. SILVER CITY, NM 88061 tic idea,” Henry said. “As I picked “I got some stuff if you need 575-654-6431 away at obviously recycled wrap- anything,” I said. ping paper – the lady had a knack “Like what?” the guy asked. for frugality – I was horrified to lift “This burrito, for one,” I said. a sweater clearly manufactured in “And a box of goods. Granola the textile department of Hell. It bars, water, socks, a sweatshirt was a coral – not pink, mind you, and the like.” CAN A but ‘coral’ – V-neck sweater. Now, “Still warm,” he said to the bur- there are two things this dried-up rito. “Yeah, I guess I could use that old waddie doesn’t don – anything stuff.” pink, and sweaters with V-necks. I I pulled a box from the pickup all No saw the excitement and anticipa- bed and walked it back to him. tion in the lady’s wide eyes, hope- “Thank you,” he said, in a way I ful she had delivered the meaning knew he really meant it. of Christmas into my cracked and We found a couple more folks, scaly paws. and did the same thing. It wasn’t “Needless to say, the person too terrible, weather-wise. Nearly elshor as ruces who ultimately wound up with it, 50 degrees, maybe. still in the original packaging at As we went on, we got all differ- earnarthco the Goodwill store, probably pos- ent reactions. Some people didn’t sessed a far more dignified sartori- want the burrito, but took the al styling than myself.” box. Some wanted the burrito, but As we bemoaned our fates, gift- wouldn’t take the box. getting-wise, we also agreed a lot Some didn’t say anything. Some HistoricYankie/Texas/Broadway Art Loop of folks had it a lot worse. talked our ears off. Some were We hit on an idea. Because of excited because it was Christmas. ex-exes and such, we neither one Others didn’t seem to know it was had holiday plans. We figured we the 25th at all. A few of them had could get together on Christmas, dogs, which made me glad Hen- but not doing the usual stuff. ry’d suggested the chew sticks. Wild West Weaving We had a couple weeks before In the early afternoon, a few Mariah’s Copper 211 D Texas the 25th, so we started making our minutes after we’d handed out our Finn’s Gallery Quail Gallery Open Daily 10-5 Corner of Yankie list: 20th box, we encountered three 211A N. Texas wildwestweaving.com & Arizona Gloves, 21 pair young men. They couldn’t have 575-388-2616 [email protected] Open Thurs-Sunday Socks, 42 pair been much older than 18, if that. Thurs - Mon 406-790-0573 Stocking caps, 21 But we only had the one box left. That was a good beginning. We pulled it out of the back, We kept adding to the list, and divvied up the goods best we checking it twice as we got clos- could. er to the day. Even decided to add Then out of nowhere, Henry ad- some dog chew sticks. dressed them. Tranquil Buzz Blue Dome Gallery I got up early Christmas morn- “Ya’ll wanna have lunch at Den- Coffee House 575-538-2538 Lois Duffy Studio ing, and cooked up a bunch of ny’s? It’s on us,” Henry said. “Not 112 W. Yankie Downtown: 211-C N. Texas St., breakfast burritos, some with red normally my kind of place, but it’s [email protected] Thurs – Sat & Mon, 11-5 Silver City at 307 N. Texas St. chile, some with green, wrapped about the only place open.” The Lodge: Daily 9-5 loisduffy.com 575-313-9631 them in foil and put them in my They climbed in the bed and, in at 60 Bear Mt. Ranch Rd. OPEN SATURDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT old blue Igloo cooler. the cab, I gave Henry the side eye. I poured coffee into a Thermos “Are you sure about this?” for I and my Lightcap, and waited “Well, if not now, when?” Henry Law O ce of Gillian Sherwood for him to arrive. said. “You got a pedicure appoint- Luminaria Walk Henry had agreed to drive. ment to get to?” 211 N. Texas St. Suite B Saturday Good thing, because everything “OK,” I said. “Lunch it is.” Gallery & Studio 575-313-3507 • silvercgillianlaw.com could fit in the back of his vehicle. I clicked on the Philco and 106 W. Yankie 303-916-5045 December 14th I’m fond of his pickup: a found a song. Johnny Cash. “Away Want your business included in this ad? 5 - 8pm multi-colored (mostly rust brown) in a Manger.” Contact: Mariah Walker, 575-993-8193, [email protected] 1971 Ford F250 with a gun rack in At Denny’s, the five of us all 28 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

BORDERLINES • MARJORIE LILLY Season for Giving Deming comes together to provide for its own

here were smiles all tributes 75 to 100 servings, three mothers and children, and ag- Christmas is an around as two men dished days a week, to anybody who ricultural workers. These poor important time to Tout vegetable soup near wants some. Silver Linings have people make up a large part of distribute food and the open door of the Silver Lin- been doing this since the begin- the population of the town. cheer in Palomas. Maria Lopez, ings Thrift Shop on Copper ning of the year. Philanthropic efforts were giv- pictured with Street in downtown Deming. An increasing collection of en a new impetus this summer daughter Lizabeth, One of the servers showed his organizations has been set up with the arrival of thousands with Casa de Amor, spoon to me and asked, “Do you in Deming over several years to of asylum seekers, mostly from keeps in touch with want some?” This was part of help the most helpless — the un- Central America and Mexico. lots of families in their program called “Commu- employed, the elderly, veterans, They were dropped off by the need, and she says nity Meals,” which usually dis- the disabled, the “houseless,” Border Patrol near McDon- there are 30 to 40 alds on Mother’s Day, and they right now in her stayed at the fairgrounds and in neighborhood. Do- nations are need- an airplane hangar. Deming res- ed. Lopez would idents of all kinds did a knock- also welcome adult up job collecting huge amounts diapers for the of clothes, food, toiletries and elderly and sick. more, and their story was writ- ten up in the Albuquerque Jour- nal, on NBC News, National Pub- lic Radio, and Fox News. “They feel they can do anything now,” says Ariana Saludares, director, along with two other women, of Colores United. It’s a non-profit organization officially hatched in July, just by chance in the middle of the refugee crisis in the U.S. The women were all born and raised in Deming. Several other groups are ac- tively distributing food and other essentials for living — especially Customer Cecil Hicks and volunteers Ron Landau and Emilio Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. Veterans Assistance, First Bap- Gonzalez enjoy their day at Silver Linings doing community PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 tist Church, Well (First Assembly meals. of God), the Senior Center and store. This is right near the thrift Their sales pay for the food, (575) 546-3922 Helping Hands. store and the office used to help or “commodities” they give out Colores has already accom- the “houseless.” The latter is run once a month. People used to plished a lot. They’ve nearly by volunteer Ahowan Icrow, who start lining up in the middle of completed a Children’s Museum has herself been houseless. the night to get the 40-50-pound at the old library on Zinc Street Non-perishable food, clothing, boxes of food, but that practice in Deming, soon open to the and a shower have been offered is prohibited now. public. They also helped get do- to homeless people for several So many people arrive at 6 a.m. Serving Southwest New Mexico since 1951 nations for asylum seekers from years by Fairman, but now that to wait for the 9 a.m. distribution Italy, Canada, Florida, Tucson, function is carried out by Ahow- that often lasts until 2 p.m. He San Francisco, Boston and New an. It’s called “street food,” and claims the food can last a month. York. it’s given out in plastic bags to People used to have fist-fights “I feel the refugee effort stirred the houseless that request it, over their place in the 700-per- the town a little,” Ariana said. “It along with a toothbrush, hand son line — “more than I’d like to got everyone re-familiarized with sanitizer, shaving cream and so admit,” according to Scot-Wright. each other. It re-opened people’s forth. She banters with them When the Latin American asy- Luna, Grant, Hidalgo, Dona Ana, Catron Counties eyes to see we could work to- cheerfully and non–stop. lum seekers came to town last Deming 575-546-9052 or 1-833-4 SNOWDEN (1-833-476-6933) gether and do something beau- Ahowan uses the word “house- summer, the regular recipients tiful. less” for “homeless” because, got mad. “They said, ‘It’s hard www.snowdenexterminating.com “The contacts are still there she says, holding her hand to her enough for us to get food.’” he — the networks and the peo- chest, “Every single one of them said. When 15 families from the ple. We worked with the Silver will say to you, ‘I have a home — Middle East showed up recently, City government — they helped it’s where my heart is.’” he had to buy 40 more boxes of pack thousands of lunch bags. “All across the U.S. there’s a food for them, worth $800, “to I reached out to them to help huge increase in houselessness,” see if that would last.” DEMING children that might go hungry at she said. “There’s a general na- Ron Landau, who serves lunch ART CENTER Thanksgiving. We went back to tional trend. People on the verge at Silver Linings sometimes, says 100 South Gold, Deming, NM those networks. We’re planning of losing everything are losing that the Deming organizations Mon thru Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to do 50 bags a day, and that’s not everything.” need to coordinate their services Exhibit: enough.” She has assisted three fami- more so they’ll be eligible for The director of Silver Linings lies recently who were escaping more grant money. He says they Holiday Gift Boutique is Margaret Fairman, who runs wildfires in California. just missed an opportunity for Artists Reception: the Reader’s Cove Used Book- On Nov. 12 there was a City that a few days ago. That’s an- Council Meeting that decided to other avenue to explore for the December 1, 2019 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm let Silver Linings go ahead and burgeoning non-profits. WHAT YOU CAN DO Exhibit Duration: set up about 10 tents behind But for now, Ron says, “This DONATE: their building for a six-month tri- is fun.” His volunteer partner December 1, 2019 through December 30, 2019 Silver Linings Thrift Store al project to shelter people when Emilio Gonzalez, who often 200 S. Copper St. they’re houseless. translates for clients, also says, Deming Helping Hand, near “It’s fun.” There’s kind of an au- Many items will make unique gifts Deming NM 88030 575-936-4095 the fairgrounds, employs five or tomatic breeze of happiness that for the holiday season. six people to sell a large floor comes with unloading free goods Deming Helping Hand We will be closed space of used clothing, furni- to empty hands. 3801 Raymond Reed Blvd. ture, and other miscellaneous December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020 Deming NM 88030 donated items. They make an Borderlines to observe the Holidays 575-546-2558 astounding $8,000 to $9,000 a columnist Colores United month. According to John Scot- Marjorie Deming Arts Center, 100 S Gold St, Deming NM 88030 PO Box 1499 Wright, who’s worked there for Lilly lives in 575-546-3663 Check us out on Facebook Deming NM 88030 11 years and is now president, Deming This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, 575-201-3953 Helping Hand is the “Walmart of a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs www.demingarts.org the Thrift Stores.” DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 29

ACROSS THE BORDER • MORGAN SMITH The War on Migrants Is hiding the problem the answer?

here have all the mi- ven’t yet had a chance to visit grants gone? For some there.) Not only are these con- Wmonths now, the ex- ditions squalid but life in Juárez traordinary program put togeth- is still dangerous. In the first six er by the city of Deming has months of 2019 there were twice been empty. When I last visited, as many homicides in Juárez as the cots were in neat rows, the the combined total for the two storeroom was full of blankets, much larger cities of Chicago clothing and hygienic items like and New York. toothbrushes, and volunteers President Trump has waged were ready to assist. On the war on migrants, and he has walls there were large welcom- won this phase. With migrants ing banners in Spanish, Portu- now dispersed in border towns guese and English. like Juárez, this may become a In July, Aaron Sera, the City hidden chapter in American his- Manager told me that the goal tory but it’s a shameful one. was to be “the model shelter in the Southwest border.” Now it The Wall is empty. Why? Because of Pres- The second issue is the border ident Trump’s Remain in Mexico wall that President Trump prom- policy. ised would be built and paid for Historically, migrants coming by Mexico. What has happened? to the United States could stay Look at the area west of El Paso with family members or spon- and Juárez and between the San- sors until their actual judicial ta Teresa border crossing and hearing. When this process was Monte Cristo Rey. We were as- Migrants at International Bridge in Juárez. (Photos by Morgan Smith) in effect, many of them would be tonished back at Easter to see brought to the Deming shelter that the wall ended in that area. diers rather than barriers. No one would make the American countries, the walls by the US Customs and Border At that time, it was the now-dis- There is a cost, however. lengthy, expensive and danger- that separate us will continue to Patrol (CBP). They would be banded militia that was watch- Thirteen police officers were ous trip from Central America to be breached and the misery will given a medical check-up and ing the area and reporting cross- killed in an ambush in Micho- the U.S. border to ask for asylum continue. then transportation would be ings to the CBP when people acán on Monday, Oct. 14 and on unless the conditions in their arranged for them to go to the came across. On a later trip, a Thursday, cartel gunmen over- home country were unbearable. Morgan Smith is a free-lance family members or sponsors. dozen young migrants came run- whelmed 35 soldiers and police Our goal must be to help stabi- writer who has been making This worked. A very high per- ning across and sped by my car. in Culiacán and forced them to lize those countries in order to monthly trips to the border in centage of those released into Then a CBP officer then told release Ovidio Guzmán, El Cha- reduce the pressure to flee. Yes, order to document conditions the U.S. showed up for their me that they had sensors at po’s son. Would these atrocities border controls are essential there and assist a variety of hearings. that opening so that they could have been possible if Mexican but unless the conditions of vi- humanitarian programs. He Now Remain in Mexico forces quickly spot those entering ille- soldiers hadn’t been diverted to olence, corruption and poverty can be reached at Morgan- them to return to Mexico and gally. At the same time a family the border? are alleviated in those Central [email protected]. wait there for their judicial hear- in Anapra invited me to come ings. This means that thousands by some evening and watch mi- of migrants who were exercis- grants show up after dark and ing their legal right to apply for quickly surge over the wall with asylum are jammed into border ladders. They no longer needed towns like Juárez. There are that gap where they had been some shelters like La Casa del crossing earlier. Migrante but not nearly enough When I visited on Oct. 18, for everyone. however, there were at least So, a problem that was highly 40 Mexican soldiers at the gap visible and controversial has dis- and along the wall where the appeared. Or has it? migrants had previously been On Sunday, Sept. 29, I was in crossing with ladders. The two Juárez and went to the inter- I talked to were from Veracruz; national bridge with two good they had no idea how long they friends, Father Peter Hinde and would be stationed in Juárez Sister Betty Campbell. They and stuck with this boring work, have maintained a ministry but they were convinced that named Tabor House in Juárez they were stopping anyone from for 23 years. crossing. I spoke to other sol- What we saw on the narrow diers on Nov. 2; again, they had side street that leads diagonally no idea how long they would be to the bridge were some 200 mi- stationed in Juárez. grants from the very dangerous Maybe this will work. Maybe Mexican state of Michaocán. For Trump was right. Maybe Mexico two weeks they had been living has built and paid for a wall as on the sidewalk that flanks the he claimed it would but with sol- street, using thin foam pads and some blankets and sleeping bags. Sheets of plastic had been draped above them for protec- tion from rain. What do they do all day? How are they fed? What about bathrooms? I visited again on Nov. 3 and there were even more living on this squalid street. It is an inhuman way to live, especially for little children. Look at the contrast. Earlier this year there were about 200 migrants in Deming, safe and treated with care. Now that fa- cility is empty and there are 200 migrants living on the sidewalk Soldiers in Mexico at border in Juárez. (There are many more wall between Anapra and Sun- in the Chamizal Park but I ha- land Park. 30 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

HIGH PLACES • GABRIELE TEICH The Narrows Taking the Modoc Mine hike to the next level

f you find yourself wanting Beyond the Modoc Mine, and meanders up the Filmore a little bit longer hikes, but which is easily accessible from Canyon. It has several ‘land- Iprefer to stay on trails rath- either the Dripping Springs Visi- marks’: The flat rocks offer a er than bushwhacking, here is a tor Center or the La Cueva park- nice resting spot, even for a larg- suggestion for you. ing lot, you have several other er group of seven or more hik- options to go on. Take the trail ers. Some, like yours truly, tend towards the mine and then veer to get goofy here. The riverbed Mesilla Book Center off to the right before you get to crossing a short distance fur- • Books about the West, Mexico, horses, cowboys, Native Americans & More the mine and follow that trail up ther up used to be a spot to fill • Children’s books & Toys the mountain. Admittedly, it’s water canteens, but the water is • Gifts & more narrow, but a trail nonetheless long gone. There’s the giant tree ‘Some of the best books never make the bestseller lists’ On the Plaza • (575) 526-6220 and it’s only steep in the begin- stump, another proof of a wetter ning – I promise. past and then you come to the Tue-Sat 11 am-5:30 pm Sun 1 pm-5 pm, Closed Mon Soon it becomes more level bone tree. Other goofballs – not me, I swear – hung animal bones up Fountain Theatre into its branches. Who knows Featuring the best independent, foreign and documentary films in the southwest! why? Then the trail leading deep- December 6-12 Frankie er into the mountains snakes In English, French & Portuguese w/ English subtitles its way through a giant field of apache plume. December 13-22 Parasite At the time of our hike, in Oc- In Korean w/ subtitles & English tober, it was still over six feet high and very dense. Our hike Theatre closed December 23-31, leader used his gardening shears reopening Wednesday, January 1, 2020 to make the trail more accessi- 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla • www.mesillavalleyfilm.org • (575) 524-8287 ble for the rest of us. You never know what you bargain for with these hikers. I nearly expected Mountain Music him to pull another pair from his backpack and tell us to get The fiew of the Narrows from below. (Photos by Gabriele Teich.) CHECK US OUT ON CRAIG’S LIST to work. It’s also a good idea to New & Used Musical Instruments stay close together in this area, so nobody gets lost. There are Consignments quite a few odd dead ends here, Trade-Ins created probably by javelinas 2330 S. Valley Drive crashing through the under- brush. 523-0603 Another third of a mile or so M-F 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 10AM - 2PM and you reach the Narrows. You can’t miss it! The rocks form UNIGLOBE Above & Beyond This year, give the gift of adventure. a gateway into the backcoun- 1980 E. Lohman, Suite C www.uniglobeabovetravel.com try and look truly amazing. The (575)527-0200 valley just beyond the narrow entrance teems with birds and buzzing insects. On our wonder- ful sunny October day we en- joyed the peace and quiet. Since you cannot see the town from here, you get the feeling of being Goofy people in the Mountains - mostly harmless. so much deeper in the moun- tains, much more detached from Narrows. Teich has civilization. Among the other options called Las Continuing up the canyon from the Modoc Mine are the Cruces her Rare Find! 2 Acres, Horse Zoned you can reach Organ Peak from Yellow Rocks, Juniper Saddle home for here, but that wasn’t our inten- and, of course, the Needles, but more than 202 HALLAS ROAD tion this time. It took our group all those will have to wait for 20 years — ANTHONY, NEW MEXICO two hours and 15 minutes to another day. If I hike them, you and loved get to the Narrows from the La will read about it right here! Stay every minute of it, hiking the Cueva parking lot and another safe! mountains in the immediate hour and a half back down, not surrounding area and all over , counting the ample break at the Of German origin, Gabriele this beautiful state.

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GOING PLACES A great time to become a citizen Rising Star Filmmaker gets awarded

as Cruces film teacher and nan and the Aiku Series team “for filmmaker Julian Alexan- making the show happen and al- Lder was in Spain in late lowing us to grow and learn and October to receive the rising star create, and our producer Pilar award for his 2019 digital series Cartró Benavides who held the “Bad JuJu” at Bilbao Seriesland show together from the pilot to Festival. the festivals.” “I was fortunate to be in at- The first three five-minute tendance at the festival and episodes of the series were had, hands down, the best fes- screened during an April 5 tival experience I’ve ever had,” premiere at Salud! de Mesilla, Alexander said on Facebook. where the first episode was shot “This was amazing experience, with support from the nonprofit and I learned so much about Film Las Cruces and Las Cruces the webseries world, and met Film Liaison Jon Foley. so many incredible filmmakers Bad JuJu is a rap artist who from around the globe. I’m so has been signed to a recording happy to now be a part of the contract for his comedic talents. webseries community. To be rec- What he really wants is to be tak- A naturalization ceremony for ognized like this by the festival en seriously as a rapper. new United States citizens was was truly a surprise and I am so In addition to Alexander, the held Friday, Nov. 8, at the Las grateful to have taken home this main cast includes Tawanda Cruces Convention Center. award.” Suessbrich-Joaquim, Josh Hor- Above, new American citizens Alexander, who wrote, direct- ton, Terry Troutman, Jessica could register to vote in the hall- ed and starred in “Bad Juju, said Jimenez, Nick Check and Per way outside the ballroom at Las the award “is shared with our Andreassen. Production De- Cruces Convention Center where cast crew for making this pos- signer is Noe Gomez, cinema- they were sworn in. sible. Without them, there’s no tographer Jazmin Harvey, music At right, Juan Jose Alvarado series.” composer MS Kumar, editor Lia became a U.S. citizen during He thanked series executive Hayes and sound designer Mas- swearing-in ceremonies. Joining producer Emmanuelle Rey-Mag- similiano Borghesi. him for the service were his wife, Chantal, and their sons, Nicolas, 3, holding the American flag, and Josiah, 2, holding the cell phone.

Rosie Miyagishima, wife of Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima, was sworn in as an American citizen. She had previously been a permanent resident from Mex- ico for more than seven years. Rosie registered to vote just after the swearing in, just a few days too late to vote in her husband’s re-election campaign. Miyagishi- ma was re-elected to a record fourth consecutive four-year term as mayor on Tuesday. Rosie Miyagishima said it feels “great” to be an American citizen. “I’m so happy,” she said. Las Cruces filmmaker Julian Alexander in Bilbao, Spain, with the (Photos by Mike Cook) Rising Star award. (Courtesy Photo) MUSIC SCENE • MIKE COOK Estate Sale Discoveries Klein Retires Recycle • Repurpose • GO GREEN − BUY PREOWNED! Shop to Your Holiday Delight National search underway for symphony director Select from a Wide Variety of Merchandise! he Las Cruces Sympho- received, LCSA’s search commit- “We will have surveys for au- All Holiday Decorations ny Association (LCSA) tee will select the top four can- dience members and LCSO mu- Tis conducting a national didates. The committee will be sicians to give feedback on each 40% Off search for the next director of comprised of LCSO/NMSU facul- candidate, and at the end of the ‘Til Dec. 5th! the Las Cruces Symphony Or- ty musicians, LCSA board mem- season, our new conductor will chestra (LCSO). Maestro Lon- bers, Executive Director Debra be chosen,” LCSA said. 575-639-2495 nie Klein announced earlier this Medoff-Marks and a symphony For more information, visit year that he will retire at the end patron, as well as Klein serving www.lascrucessymphony.com. 1250 West Picacho - Right next door to Antiques & Crafts Marketplace! of the 2019-20 season next May as member ex-officio. Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? after 21 years holding the baton. During the 2020-21 season, Call us today! The position of director was each of the four candidates will posted on the LCSO website be invited to Las Cruces to con- Our Sleep Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, snoring, restless legs and evaluation of insomnia. Nov. 1 and will remain open until duct one of four Classics con- 2437 South Telshor Boulevard Feb. 1, 2020. From applications cert cycles as their audition. 575-532-1731 • sleeplc.com AASM Accredited Sleep Center 32 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

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ADE TECNIES, C Concete Pumping & Decorative Gravel, Shotcrete, Slabs, Block Laying, Bobcat, Dirt, Gravel and Pavers Le Rendez-vous Café & French Pastry owners Jungsook and Thierry Marceaux. (Photo by Alexia 4 Severson) LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED (#367590) FREE ESTIMATES ROHAN STITES, OWNER TABLE TALK • ALEXIA SEVERSON SILVER CITY, NM • WWW.ADOBETECHNIQUES.COM Le Rendez-vous Café A Las Cruces favorite for 11 years

n August, Le Rendez-vous IF YOU GO picked up in the many places he’s Bear Creek Café & French Pastry cele- lived into his cooking – and that Ibrated 11 years serving tra- WHAT: Le Rendez-vous includes the flavors and foods Motel & Cabins ditional European pastries and Café & French Pastry Las Crucens enjoy. food influenced by a mix of dif- HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. “The first time I saw green chile ferent cultures and places to the Tuesday-Saturday; 7:30 was in Las Cruces,” he said. southern New Mexico communi- a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; closed Offering a range of dishes ty. Monday makes customers feel comfort- The café, located at 2701 WHERE: 2701 W. Picacho able at the café, Thierry said. W. Picacho Ave., in Las Cru- Ave., Ste. 1, in Las Cruces “If someone is coming from out ces, is owned by Chef Thierry INFO: 575-527-0098; “Le of town and they want to eat, but Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos Marceaux, who grew up in the Rendez-vous Café & French they don’t want to eat French, •Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies south of France, and his wife, Pastry” on Facebook you can find something,” he said. • Porches Jungsook, who was born and However, desert, for which • Telephone & WiFi raised in Japan. side spring mix salad and sliced Thierry sticks to traditional Euro- • Satellite TV “I’m happy people from Las baguette. The quiche was Lor- pean methods, is the exception. • Barbeque Grill Cruces kind of followed me,” raine Tomato Basil and the soup, “If a desert is good, it’s good,” Thierry Marceaux said. “A lot Mushroom Bisque. he said. “If a pastry is good, its • Hot Tub in Cabana of people, when I opened, told “Sometimes we do some good. I don’t care where you’re • Meeting Room with Lodge w/kitchen me I wouldn’t last more than six French inspired/Italian inspired coming from.” • Cabins with Kitchens are available months.” (dishes) kind of mixed with New Throughout the holiday sea- • Gift Shop • Pet Friendly • Venue for Events But since opening in August Mexico tastes, like green chile,” son, Le Rendez-vous will offer 2008, Thierry’s business has Jungsook said of the café’s menu. a selection of festive deserts, moved steadily up – never down In addition, and perhaps what including pumpkin, blueberry, – with a following of loyal, regu- the café is most known for, are cherry and apple tarts, along with lar customers that continues to the wide selection of traditional Bûche de Noel (Yule log cake). grow, he said. European pastries it offers. The café has also recently “You’d be surprised how many “We showcase 50 different started serving beer and wine. people we have coming from El kinds of pastries every day,” “I love what I do,” Thierry Paso,” Thierry said. “We have Jungsook said. said. “You can see, when you love customers who come from El The eclectic mix of offerings at what you do, you’re motivated in Paso, Deming, Albuquerque and Le Rendez-vous is due to Thier- your business and you always try Santa Fe. They know we are ry’s unique background and more for the best.” here. We’re on the map.” than 40 years working in the food “I did my best and I made it, but On the menu at Le Ren- industry, paired with his desire it wasn’t easy,” he said. “Nothing dez-vous, customers can find to create dishes that appeal to a is easy in life.” breakfast items like Pain Perdu wide range of people – not just As for future plans for the café, (French toast served with home- those who like French food. Thierry and Jungsook said they made berry compote, whipped After attending culinary school are in the process of figuring out cream and powdered sugar), to learn cuisine and pastry in what their next step might be to breakfast burritos and Eggs Ben- France, Thierry moved to the continue to expand and grow edict. Lunch items include a se- U.S. to work as the original staff their business in Las Cruces. lection of salads, soups and sand- for La Madeleine French Bakery Some eventual changes may wiches, like The Picacho (turkey, & Café, now a popular chain, include adding more French fla- Swiss, avocado, lettuce, toma- when it first opened. He then vor to the menu and making the toes and mayo on sourdough) moved on to work in world-class café’s atmosphere a little more and Le Norwegian (smoked hotels from Texas to Louisiana relaxing, so customers can feel salmon, cream cheese, lettuce and South Carolina, where he more comfortable enjoying a tomatoes, onions, capers on a met his wife, Jungsook. In 2004, meal and a beer or glass of wine. toasted baguette). There are also he became the executive pastry “We can’t always stay in the things like lasagna, grilled cheese chef at the Roosevelt Hotel in the same place,” Jungsook said. “We and quesadillas. French Quarter of New Orleans, have to challenge ourselves to The daily special is usually a but Hurricane Katrina forced him new things, so every day, we talk traditional French meal. On a and his family to move to Dallas, about which direction we want Wednesday in October, the spe- until a friend invited him to Las to go.” For information about Les cial was Pot-a-feu (a light stew Cruces. Rendez-vous, call 575-527-0098 with braised beef, carrots, cel- Thierry said he incorporates or visit “Le Rendez-vous Café & ery and leeks), served with a the different culinary styles he’s French Pastry” on Facebook. . DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 33

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GRANT COUNTY College Ave., 388-8687. Mexican: Burgers, wings, salads, fish, Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, salads, cue, brewpub: Tuesday to Saturday Silver City L D. pasta, craft beers and cock- sandwiches, baked goods: Tuesday L D. ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, 1617 LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., tails: Monday to Sunday L D. to Saturday B, L. Silver Heights Blvd., 538-3665. 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. REVEL, 304 N. Bullard St., Breakfast items, burgers, sandwich- Sunday B L D. MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and Broad- Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: Mon- 388-4920. Elevated comfort es: Sunday B L, all week B L D. LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and way Street Mexican food stand: day to Saturday B L D. food. Weekdays LD, week- CACTUS JACKS, 1307 N. Pope St. Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican 956-3361. Monday to Saturday B L PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, 312 ends BD, closed Wednes- 538-5042. Gluten-free, healthy gro- and American: B L. early D. N. Bullard St., 388-8600. Dessert, ice days. ceries, grill fast foods and beverages. MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Drive, cream: Monday to Saturday. Monday to Friday B L D, Saturday LITTLE TOAD CREEK 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND SILVER BOWLING CENTER CAFÉ, 2020 Memory Lane, 538-3612. and Sunday L. BREWERY & DISTILLERY, Monday to Thursday L, Friday L D. BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., American, Mexican, hamburgers: 200 N. Bullard St., 956-6144. MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 N. 534-4401. American, steaks, barbe- CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT BEAR MOUNTAIN LODGE, 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road, 538-2538. B L, special D by reservation only.

CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday to Friday L D. COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Regional HOLIDAY PARTIES Medical Center, 538-4094. American: B L. DIANE’S RESTAURANT, 510 N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Fine dining (D), steaks, sea- food, pasta, sandwiches (L), salads: Tuesday to Saturday OFFICE PARTIES L D, Sunday D only (fami- ly-style), weekend brunch. FAMILY PARTIES DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, The Hub, Suite A, Bullard St., 534-9229. Artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, deli: Monday to Saturday B L early D, Sunday L. BRIDAL SHOWERS DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Mexican: B L. BABY SHOWERS DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. Breakfast, American: B L, breakfast served throughout. EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday B L Thurs- day to Saturday B L D. FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bullard St. Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday to Friday L D, Slices until 7 p.m. FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. Suite C. 388-1964. Seven days L, Sunday L, D. GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett St. Coffeeshop. Monday to Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver Heights Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: L D. GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D. HONEEBEEGOODS “Mak- ing Life A Little Sweeter,” 116 N. Bullard St. 714-515- 0832. Specialty Bakery and more! BLD. Honeebee- goods.com. T-F 8 to 6, SAT 8 to 8, SUN 8 -4:30.

JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday to Saturday L D Sunday B. JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, 117 Market St., 388-1350. Coffeehouse. JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Bullard St. Coffeeshop, baked goods, sand- wiches, wraps: B L. KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 Moun- tain View Road, 388-4512. Mexican: Tuesday to Saturday B L D. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, 201 W. 34 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com Mountain Lo Bear dge

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 Wednesday, December 25th 12-6pm Tuesday, December 31st 5-8pm Served 5PM to 8PM Starter: Homemade Herbed Ricotta Cheese Starter: A NEW MEXICO served with crudités, olives, Crab Beignets or Fresh Corn pickled carrots, and Beignets served with a CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER homemade crackers basil-mustard sauce Come see the luminarios Soup Course: Fresh Corn Chowder- fresh corn Entrée Choices: Entrée Choice: steeped in milk with veggies , wine, Pork Loin Stuffed with Monterey and herbs topped with roasted red Jack cheese, dried cranberries New Mexican Posole either bell pepper and crème and apricots with Roasted Pork or fraiche served with homemade or rosemary bread Veggie style served with all Fresh Corn Tamales with basil crema and pico de galo the fixings (avocado, red chili Entrée Choices: Duck Confit topped with a cherry or flacks, sunflower seeds, sauce served with scalloped Duck Confit with blueberry monterey jack cheese, potatoes and glazed carrots wine reduction Or cilantro, and lime) Roast Pork Tenderloin topped with Salad: served with a hardy romaine a port cranberry sauce served with All entrees served with roast- scalloped potatoes salad with dried cranberries and glazed carrots ed vegetables, daphne potatoes, and local pistachios and Or homemade crackers and bread, Stuffed Roasted Eggplant-brie and and marinated sesame seed artisanal bread basil between two rounds of asparagus salad roasted Eggplant encrusted in Hot apple crisp and local pistachios sautéed to a golden brown topped with a fresh Dessert: whipped cream corn salsa and served with glazed Bourbon Cake topped with carrots and scalloped potatoes. Or Bear Mountain Bread Pudding $34 Crab Cakes served with fresh with cranberry chutney and served with homemade brandy caramel sauce scalloped potatoes and glazed or carrots Chocolate Espresso Mousse All entrees are served with homemade bread and butter $54 Desserts: Bread Pudding with homemade Beer and wine available caramel sauce and real whipped cream Or Chocolate Pound Cake with berries and whipped cream $52 per person

Reservations are a must: 575-538-2538 or email: [email protected] 60 BEAR MOUNTAIN RANCH ROAD SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO 88061 www. bearmountainlodge.com DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 35

Daily L D. Parkway, 522-7333. Asian, sushi: LD. ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN FOOD, 830 JOSEFINA’S OLD GATE CAFÉ, Cupcakes: Tuesday to Saturday. THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de Mesil- W. Picacho Ave., 647-0240. Mexican: 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525-2620. LORENZO’S PAN AM, 1753 E. SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1530 la, 527-5155. Coffeehouse. B L D. Pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches: University Ave., 521-3505. Italian, N. Hudson St., 388-2027. A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 N. Ala- FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Road, Monday to Thursday L, Friday to pizza: L D. Coffee shop: Monday to meda St. No. 16, 527-2483, www. 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, American, Sunday B L. Saturday B L, early D. abiteofbelgium.com. Belgium and Mexican: L D. KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. University American food: Daily B L. FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor Blvd., Ave., 522-4133. Smoothies, frozen BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina St., 532-5624. Mexican: B L D. yogurt: B L D. SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1212 Ste. 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, sal- THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 S. LA NUEVA CASITA CAFÉ, 195 N. E. 32nd St., 534-9565. Coffee ads, casual fare, espresso: Monday Espina St., 524-GAME. Sports bar Mesquite St., 523-5434. Mexican shop, bakery: Monday to to Saturday L D. and grill: L D. and American: B L. Friday B L, early D, Saturday BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main St., THE GAME II: EXTRA INNINGS LA POSTA RESTAURANT DE B L only. 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday to SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 4131 North- MESILLA, 2410 Calle de San Albino, Make your Sunday B L. rise Drive, 373-4263, Live music on 524-3524. Mexican, steakhouse: L Holiday Season TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Madrid weekends. American, Southwest, D, Saturday, Sunday and holidays in The Hub. 597-8272. Monday to Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding green- now serving weekend brunch 10 a.m. also B. Extra Special! Thursday L, Friday and Saturday L D chile cheeseburgers. Tuesday to Saturdays and Sundays: L D LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano Reserve delicious (closes at 4 p.m.). Saturday L D. GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor Blvd. Drive, 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, Yule log cakes TASTE OF VEGAS, 303 E. 13th St., BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El (Hotel Encanto), 532-4277. Mexican: burgers, fried chicken: L D, Saturday and/or a variety of Tarts 534-9404. Daily L. Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B L B L D. and Sunday also B. in time for your Holiday Party! VICKI’S EATERY, 315 N. Texas St., D. Now serving beer. GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, Home LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFÉ, 2701 W. 388-5430. www.vickiseatery.com. CAFÉ DON FELIX, 2290 Calle de of the Texas Size Burrito, 1008 E. Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. French Saturday-Sunday breakfast; Mon- Parian, 652-3007. Mexican, street Lohman Ave. , Las Cruces, NM pastry, deli, sandwiches: Tuesday to “Cooking with a French Touch” day-Saturday lunch. tacos, mini-burgers: Wednesday to 88005, 524-9251. Monday - Satur- Sunday B L. 2701 West Picacho Ave., L.C. WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL, 2005 Saturday L D, Sunday brunch only 10 day, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Specializing in LET THEM EAT CAKE, 1001 E. 575-527-0098 Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, burg- a.m. to 6 p.m. Relleno Burritos and Other Mexican University Ave. Suite D4, 680-5998. Follow us on Facebook ers, appetizers, salads: L D. CARRILLO’S, 330 S. Church St., Food. TRANQUILBUZZ CAFÉ, 112 W. 523-9913. Mexican, American: Mon- GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST Yankie St. Coffee shop, coffee, day to Saturday L D. FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. home-made pastries and ice cream, CHACHI’S RESTAURANT, 2460 S. Chinese: L D. fresh fruit smoothies. Locust St.-A, 522-7322. Mexican: B GRANDY’S COUNTRY COOKING, L D. 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. Amer- Cliff CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., 526- ican: B L D. 4184. Mexican: Monday to Saturday HABANERO’S 600 E. Amador Ave., Tammy’s Café, U.S. High- B L D. 524-1829. Fresh Mexican: B L D. way 180, Cliff, 535-4500. Visit CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. Ste. HACIENDA DE MESILLA, 1803 Tammy’s Café on Facebook. 10, 532-0141. Mexican: B L D. Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. RVs/Big Rigs welcome, Mex- DAY’S HAMBURGERS, 245 N. Main Steaks, barbecue, seafood, sand- ican/American food. Gluten St., 523-8665. Burgers: Monday to wiches, salads, pasta: L D. free and vegetarian by re- Saturday L D. quest. Thursday to Saturday PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, 500 HIGH DESERT BREWING LD, Sunday L. “Bring home S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Pe- COMPANY, 1201 W. Hadley cooking to your table” can-smoked meats, sandwiches, Ave., 525-6752. Brew pub: steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. L D. DOÑA ANA COUNTY DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 El Paseo, 524-2396. Mexican, seafood: Las Cruces & Mesilla B L D. ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Valley Drive, RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. 434, 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: Sunday 523-5911. American: Monday to 9PM B L, Monday to Saturday B L D. to Friday B L. DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 1983 Calle 521-3434. Pizza: L D. del Norte, 526-1271. Mexican plus 31 2AM DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle de hot dogs, burgers, quesadillas: B L D. Guadalupe, 523-6700. Southwest- ANDELE RESTAURANTE, 1950 DEC ern, steaks, seafood: L D, Sun. Calle del Norte, 526-9631. Mexican: champagne brunch buffet. Monday B L, Tuesday to Sunday B EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, 363 L D. S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: AQUA REEF, 141 N. Roadrunner L D.

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THE STARRY DOME • BY BERT STEVENS Pisces, the Fishes Saved by connecting cords wo-thirds of the way up Pisces, the Fish- in our southern sky, a pair es, is underneath Tof fish swim across the Andromeda and December heavens. Pisces, the the Great Square of Fishes, is a zodiacal constella- Pegasus. The Great tion, the 14yh largest constella- Square makes a tion in the sky. The pattern of good signpost faint stars appears to form a “V”, for locating Pi- with the western line ending in a sces. The planets frequently pass circlet of stars. through this Zodi- In one Greek mythological acal constellation. tale, Typhon, a serpentine mon- Not being in the ster that was probably the son of Milky Way, there are Gaia, the Earth Mother, and Tar- fewer nebulae, but tarus, the third primordial deity. there are more gal- Gaia had conceived Typhon in axies visible since anger after the Greek gods had the dust and gas of destroyed her other offspring, the Milky Way does not obscure them. the Titans. Typhon was lawless These include M74, and immensely powerful, with a face-on spiral a hundred snake heads emitting galaxy that is the fire and noise. He set out to de- center of the M74 stroy Zeus. galaxy group. Typhon started by trying to de- stroy the lesser gods first. Aph- rodite and her son Eros were vis- iting Syria when Typhon caught up with them. Not willing to face him alone, the two tied cords around their waists and tied together the loose end so they would not get separated. They then dove into the Euphrates Méchain. He communicated his Virgo Supercluster (sometimes planet setting at 6:15 p.m. Mercury is in the morning River and changed themselves discovery to French comet hunt- called the Local Supercluster) Venus is between Jupiter and sky for the first three weeks of into fish so Typhon would not er Charles Messier. Messier was has a diameter of about one Saturn at the beginning of the the month after having reached find them. Unable to locate Aph- compiling a list of fuzzy objects hundred ten million light-years. month. As Venus gets higher its greatest distance from the rodite and Eros, Typhon depart- that could be mistaken for com- The Virgo supercluster has two- each night, it will pass Saturn Sun late last month. It starts ed. To commemorate the event, ets. thirds of its galaxies in a flat- on December 11 and continue to the month 12 degrees above the two fishes were placed in the He added Méchain’s discovery tened disc, with a the remaining get higher. On Dec. 15, Venus’s the east-southeastern horizon sky as Pisces. as object number 74, which we third scattered in a halo around disc will be 12.2 seconds-of-arc as it starts to get light, rising at The knot connecting the two now refer to as Messier 74, or it. and eighty-six percent illuminat- 5:15 a.m. During December, the cords is marked by the bright- M74. Messier’s list has become The structure of the universe ed. Gleaming at magnitude -4.0, God of War moves from central est star in this constellation, Al- the gold standard for amateur does not end there. The Virgo it will be 17 degrees above the Libra, across the northern pan- rescha (“The Cord” in Arabic), astronomers, who use the list to Supercluster is now known to southwestern horizon as it gets handle of Scorpius, all of Ophi- also known as Alpha Piscium. win achievement awards from be a lobe in a larger supercluster dark, setting around 7:15 p.m. uchus, ending up in central Sag- This magnitude +3.8 star is 311 the Astronomical League for called Laniakea. This super-su- The Goddess of Love moves ittarius. At midmonth, its disc is light-years away from us. This finding and observing these ob- percluster includes the Virgo from central Sagittarius into 6.2 seconds-of-arc and it glows is actually a double star with jects. Supercluster, the Hydra-Cen- western Capricornus during the at magnitude -0.6. the two components that are 1.8 As a spiral galaxy, M74 has taurus Supercluster, the Pa- month. The north pole of the Earth seconds-of-arc apart. The bright- not absorbed other large galax- vo-Indus Supercluster, and the Saturn is moving slowly east- is pointed directly away from er component is magnitude +4.3 ies, a process that would have Fornax Group. The center of ward in north-central Sagittari- the Sun on Dec. 21, marking the spectral type A0 white star and turned it into an elliptical gal- this super-supercluster has been us, shining at magnitude +0.6. At December solstice. The astro- a fainter magnitude +5.2 spec- axy. Its sparse neighborhood dubbed the “Great Attractor.” midmonth, it is thirteen degrees nomical season of winter in the tral class A2 white star. The means there are few neighbors The identification of the Great above the southwest horizon as Northern Hemisphere starts at two stars take 700 years to orbit to absorb. As the largest galaxy Attractor is still uncertain, but it it gets dark, setting around 7:00 9:19 p.m., while summer begins each other with their closest ap- in the area, M74 forms the core is most likely a group of galaxies p.m. at the same instant in the south- proach coming up in 2060. of a group of five to ten galaxies that includes the most massive Its Rings are 34.4 seconds-of- ern hemisphere as the south Pisces is home to the face-on known as the M74 Group. Gal- galaxy in the known universe, arc across, tilted down at 24.0 pole is pointed directly toward spiral galaxy M74. This “pin- axies often form into clusters, the great elliptical galaxy M87 in degrees with the northern face the Sun. On the Solstice, the wheel” galaxy has a total mag- usually around the most mas- the constellation Virgo. showing while the disc is 15.2 Sun reaches its furthest point nitude of +10. At a distance of sive galaxy in the area. Our own seconds-of-arc across. By the south in the sky. Dress warmly thirty million light-years, M74’s Milky Way has a small cluster The Planets for end of the month, the Ringed for your winter observing and diameter of ninety-five thousand of galaxies orbiting it, including December 2019 Planet will be disappearing into “keep watching the sky”!Enjoy light-years appears to us as 10.5 the Large and Small Magellanic Jupiter is visible just eight de- the Sun’s glow, just as Jupiter the transit and “keep watching seconds-of arc by 9.5 seconds- Clouds. gree above the west-southwest- did a few weeks earlier. the sky”! of-arc across, roughly a third the Many, if not most, galaxies ern horizon as it gets dark at the The Red Planet is 24 degrees size of Jupiter in the sky. form into groups like the M74 beginning of the month. It will above the southeastern hori- An amateur With its brightness spread Group. These groups in turn quickly disappear into the Sun’s zon as it gets light, having risen astronomer over 79 square-seconds-of-arc, are part of superclusters. M74, glow as the month progresses. around 4:15 a.m. Its disc is a tiny for more than M74’s surface brightness is very the Andromeda Galaxy and our It is moving slowly eastward in 4.1 seconds-of-arc across that 45 years, Bert low, making it a difficult object Milky Way galaxy along with western Sagittarius, shining at glows at magnitude +1.7. Mars Stevens is to find. over a hundred other galaxy magnitude -1.9. On Dec. 1, the moves eastward from far west- co-director of M74 was discovered in 1780 groups and clusters all belong King of the Gods’ disc is 32.0 ern to far eastern Virgo during Desert Moon by French astronomer Pierre to the Virgo Supercluster. The seconds-of-arc across with the the month. Observatory in Las Cruces.

Gila Friends Meeting Calendar of Events – DECEMBER 2019 (MST) The Religious Society of Friends 03 11:58 p.m. First Quarter Moon 10 9 p.m. Saturn 1.8 degrees north of Venus Quaker Meeting 11 10:12 p.m. Full Moon 14 Noon Geminid meteor shower peaks for Worship 18 9:57 p.m. Last Quarter Moon 21 9:19 p.m. December Solstice Sundays 10-11a.m. 25 10:13 p.m. New Moon-Annular solar eclipse-North Pacific, Indonesia, India, Egypt Church of Harmony For more info: 575-590-1588 27 Noon Jupiter on far side of the Sun 609 N. Arizona St. Silver City NM 88061 [email protected] DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 37

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Silver City/Grant County Holiday Craft Fair — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at CYO Hall, 207 W. Market St. in silver City, around the corner on Boarding Daycare Training Grooming Retail

Arizona St. Food and refreshment Certified Trainers and Pet Care Technicians Follow us on Facebook available at licensed kitchen. Info: 11745 Hwy 180 E, Silver City, NM www.misamigospetcare.com 575-388-4101 575-388-2313. Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown Silver City at Eighth Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ Robert Pittman gmail.com. Lighted Christmas Parade — 7 Certified Advanced ROLFER® p.m. along Silver City’s Bullard Center for Healing Arts, 300 Yankie St., Silver City Street. Info: 575-534-1700. Live Music: Corina Rose— 8 p.m. Appointment or free consultation: at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. Info: 575-313-1266. 575-313-4379 The Silver City Convention Center hosts the Artisan Holiday Mar- ket Dec. 8,9. (Courtesy Photo) Deming/ Columbus/Luna County Crafts and Farmers Market — 7 Alamogordo/Otero County Paquita la del Barrio— 8-10 p.m. a.m.-noon at La Plazita Park, cor- Alamogordo Farmer’s Market at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, ner of Broadway and Highway 11 in — 8:30 a.m. at 1991 White Sands 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, in Mes- Columbus. Info: 575-531-2663. Blvd., the north end of Alameda calero. Francisca Viveros Barradas Park, next to the Toy Train Depot in is an acclaimed Mexican ranchera Truth or Consequences/ Alamogordo. Info: 575-682-3323. singer, songwriter and actress. Sierra County Western Frontier Gun Show — 9 Info: www.innofthemountaingods. Sierra County Farmers’ Market a.m.-5 p.m. at the Otero County com. — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Ed- Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds wards Park, Riverside and Cedar, Road. Cost: $6. Info: 575-430- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Truth or Consequences. Info: 575- 8681. Silver City/Grant County 894-9375. Cloudcroft Christmas Market Live Music: Willie Green Proj- Located 1810 South Ridge Rd., Silver City, NM next to Chevron Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cloudcroft ect— 1 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, p.m.at Monte Christo Gift Shop High School Commons. Info: 575- 200 N. Bullard St. Downtown Silver & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. 682-2733. City. Info: 575-313-1266. Holiday charm of a ghost town, work by local artisans and a special Las Cruces/Mesilla Las Cruces/Mesilla holiday meal. Info: elltee@wind- Farmers Arts and Crafts Market “A Christmas Carol” — 7:30 p.m. stream.net. — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Las at ASNMSU Center for the Arts, Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. 1000 E. University, Las Cruces. p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time Live music: Sneak Preview — 8 Info: 575-646-5122. Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Live music: Adrian Bautista — 5 Truth or Consequences. Cost: $4. Main St. in downtown Las Cruces. p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Info: 575-744-9137. Info: 575-313-1266. Main St. in downtown Las Cruces. Info: 575-313-1266. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at Monte Christo Gift Shop & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. Holiday charm of a ghost town, work by local artisans and a special holiday meal. Info: elltee@ windstream.net.

Alamogordo/Otero County Western Frontier Gun Show — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road. Cost: $6. Info: 575-430- 8681.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Silver City/Grant County I would like to thank all my loyal customers for their Babytime Sing & Play — 10 a.m. patronage during this last year. Wishing at the Silver City Public Library, all a Blessed and Safe Holiday season. 515 W. College Ave., Silver City. For sewing machine service and repair, or long Stories, songs and rhymes for arm quilting, call me (Cindy) at 575-538-2284 infants 0-24 months and their care- givers. Info: 575-538-3672.

A program on Indian Hand Block Printed Textiles is on Dec. 4 at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces. (Courtesy TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 CALL CINDY FOR INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS Photo) Silver City/Grant County 575-538-2284 • Silver City, NM SWDS@M.CM 38 • DECEMBER 2019 www.desertexposure.com

Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the 575-313-1266. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City. Children Las Cruces/Doña Ana County 6-12 are invite to play and explore 2019 Holiday Bazaar — 4:30 p.m. collaboratively with Minecraft in a at the Las Cruces Convention social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. Center, 680 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Shopping event with local Truth or Consequences/ craftsmen and vendors benefiting Sierra County La Casa Inc. Info: 575-526-0100. Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 Festival of the Trees — 4-8 p.m. p.m. at Monte Christo Gift Shop at Centennial High School Per- & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. forming Arts Lab, 1950 S. Sonoma Holiday charm of a ghost town, Ranch Blvd. in Las Cruces. Info: work by local artisans and a special 575-527-9330. holiday meal. Info: elltee@wind- December Ramble and Baazar stream.net. Night at Mas Art — 4-8 p.m. at Mas Art, 126 S. Main Street, Las Alamogordo/Otero County Cruces. Info: 575-526-9113. Trivia at Rocket City — 6-7:30 Paint Nite: Red Stiletto with a p.m. at Rocket City Family Fun Bow — 6 p.m. at Boba Café, 1900 Center event room, 3751 Mesa S. Espina St., Las Cruces. Grab Village Drive, Alamogordo. Info: your friends and unleash your inner 575-437-6120. artist. Cost: 35. Info: 575-647- 5900. WEDNESDAY, “The Christmas Carol” — 7:30 p.m. at ASNMSU Center for the DECEMBER 4 Caroling is just one of the entertainments at the Victorian Christmas hosted by the Silver City Mu- Arts, 1000 E. University, Las Cru- Silver City/Grant County seum Thursday, Dec. 12. (Courtesy Photo) ces. Info: 575-646-5122. Wild horse and burro photogra- Elm St., Truth or Consequences. Silver chorale, children’s activities, Live Art with Abstract Tiffany — 8 phy and more — 7 p.m. at the Uni- Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Mainstream dancing, no partner seasonal treats, photo ops, ugly p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. versalist Unitarian Meeting House Cruces. Cost: Free. Info: 575-528- needed. Cost: $3. Info: 575-313- sweater contest, special guests Main St. in downtown Las Cruces. on Swan Street. Photographer 4005. 9971. from Whoville and a reading of Info: 575-313-1266. Laurie Ford presents with the Silver “The Night Before Christmas by City Photo Club. Info: gmfayhee@ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 WNMU President Joe Shepard. Truth or Consequences/ gmail.com. Silver City/Grant County Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Women in the Arts Exhibit Open- Jolly Gingerbread Challenge Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-6273. Sierra County and Lightshow — 5:30-8 p.m. at Jack Glatzer: Violinist — 6 p.m. at Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 Truth or Consequences/ ing: Anne Parker Quilts — 4:30-6 the Burrell College of Osteopathic the Silver City Public Library. First p.m.at Monte Christo Gift Shop Sierra County p.m., WNMU’s McCray Gallery, Medicine, 3501 Arrowhead Drive, in the Library Concert Series. Info: & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 101, 237 W. Rhonda Road, Silver Las Cruces. Features a ginger- 575-538-3672. Holiday charm of a ghost town, p.m.at Monte Christo Gift Shop City. Info: 575-538-5555. bread house decorating compe- work by local artisans and a special & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. “From the Guajira Peninsula tition, pictures with Santa, festive holiday meal. Info: elltee@wind- Holiday charm of a ghost town, Truth or Consequences/ to Otun Quimbaya: Birding the food and drink and a holiday light- — 7 p.m. at stream.net. work by local artisans and a special Sierra County Columbian Andes” show. Cost: Free. Info: bcomnm. WNMU, Harlan Hall, Room 219, holiday meal. Info: elltee@wind- Yuletide in Chloride — 10 a.m.-4 org/gingerbreadchallenge/, corner of 12th and Alabama streets. Alamogordo/Otero County stream.net. p.m.at Monte Christo Gift Shop & Gallery, Wall Street, Chloride. “A Holiday Night in Spain” — 6-9 Presented by Julain Lee and Lynn Launch Pad Lecture: “The Re- p.m. at the Armijo House, 150 Haugen who spent 17 days in Co- markable Life of George M. Low, Las Cruces/Mesilla Holiday charm of a ghost town, E. Lohman, Las Cruces. Enter- lumbia and saw 354 species. Info: the Ultimate Engineer” — 9 a.m. Farmers Arts and Crafts Market work by local artisans and a special tainment, cocktails, tapas, and [email protected]. at the New Mexico Museum of — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of holiday meal. Info: elltee@wind- silent and live auctions. This is a Space History, 3198 State Route Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. stream.net. Quevaughn Bryant’s One Man’s fundraiser for GLCCC Heritage Stand Comedy Show — 7:30-9:30 2001, Alamogordo. Author Richard The Beautiful Art of Indian Hand Sierra Twirlers: Square Dancing Foundation. Info: 575-524-1968. p.m. at the Buckhorn Saloon and Jurek, space memorabilia and Block Printed Textiles — 2 p.m. — 5:30-8 p.m. at the New Mexico Opera House, 32 Main St., Pinos co-author of “Marketing the Moon: at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Altos. An opinionated style of com- The Selling of the Apollo Lunar Silver City/Grant County edy mixed with a heavy dose of old Program” offers the program. Cost: Jingle & Mingle — 6-8 p.m. at school common sense. Cost: $15. Free. Info: 575-437-2840. Light Hall Patio, 1000 W. College Info: 575-538-9911. Ave., Silver City. Live music by Live Music: Over Under— 8 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 the Brandon Perrault Duo, Silver at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard Silver City/Grant County High School Choir, Mariachi Plata, St. Downtown Silver City. Info: Artisan Holiday Market — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Grant County Conference Center on U.S. High- way 180 E. Info: lynnaemcconaha@ gmail.com. Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 575-590-6081 • SILVER CITY, NM a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown Silver City at Eighth Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Jazzed Up Holiday Concert fea- turing Second Line Survivors— 7-9 p.m. at WNMU Fine Arts Community Theater, 1100-1102 N. Kentucky St. Silver City. Music Specializing in the street beat grooves that made New Orleans music famous and laid the founda- tions for modern jazz styles. Cost: $15-$20. Info: 575-538-6273. Live Music: Gila River Band — 8 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. Info: 575-313-1266.

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Info: 575-541- at the Flickinger Center for Per- 2290. forming Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Las Cruces Symphony at NMSU Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-3810. Truth or Consequences invites everyone to join them for an old-fashioned Christmas Dec. 13. — 3-5 p.m. at Atkinson Hall, 1075 (Courtesy Photo) N. Horseshoe St., Las Cruces. 575- Truth or Consequences/ 646-2067. tures a social hour over lunch. Cost Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Info: 575-494-3759. Sierra County Live music: Sage Gentle Wing — for lunch: $12. Info: 575-537-4643. College Ave., Silver City. Children Old-Fashioned Christmas — 6-9 5 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Babytime Sing & Play — 10 a.m. 6-12 are invite to play and explore Las Cruces/Mesilla p.m. downtown Truth or Conse- Main St. in downtown Las Cruces. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 collaboratively with Minecraft in a Farmers Arts and Crafts Market quences. Info: director@torocmain- Info: 575-313-1266. W. College Ave., Silver City. Sto- social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of street.org. ries, songs and rhymes for infants Community Kirtan — 7-8:30 Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 0-24 months and their caregivers. p.m. at the Lotus Center, 211 W. Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Silver City/Grant County Info: 575-538-3672. Broadway, Silver City. An evening THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Local Color: Landscape and Ar- Widowed and Single Persons of musical chanting and singing to Silver City/Grant County chitecture Mesilla Valley Weavers of Grant County — 10:30 a.m. at TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 the ancient melodies of classical Victorian Christmas — 5-8 p.m. Guild — 2:30-4:30 p.m. reception Cross Point Church, 11600 U. S. Silver City/Grant County India. No experience necessary. at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Highway 180 E. This month fea- Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the Cost: Donations appreciated. Info: Broadway St., Silver City. Dec- Heritage Museum. Creative works 575-956-6647. orations, costumed characters, from the Mesilla Valley Weavers activities and entertainment to Guild go on display. Info: 575-522- Alamogordo/Otero County transport guests to Christmas Past. 4100. Trivia at Rocket City — 6-7:30 Info: 575-538-5921. Christmas With Hami Crews p.m. at Rocket City Family Fun Music 2019 — 7-9 p.m. at 100 Center event room, 3751 Mesa Las Cruces/Mesilla N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Info: Village Drive, Alamogordo. Info: A Christmas to Remember — 7 [email protected]. 575-437-6120. p.m. at the New Mexico farm & Contra dance with Southern Ranch Heritage Museum. When New Mexico Community Center Las Cruces/Doña Ana County the main character has no one with — 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Mesilla Mesilla Valley Chorale Holiday whom to share their Christmas Community Center, 2251 Calle de Concert — 3 p.m. at the Rio dinner, some surprising historical Santiago, Mesilla. 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SUBORBITAL • CATHY HARPER Richard Jurek to Speak at Museum Lecture, panel discussion and book signing slated

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love driving a school bus. I over me. I feel like I am part of think it keeps me young – 32 YEARS IN SILVER CITY • SUSAN GOLIGHTLY the fabric of society. It’s like feel- Iprobably why I tend to like ing a oneness with all the people the middle school kids the best. around me – we all belong. Every- Middle school kids are still able to Love and Community body around is was co-creating be goofy without feeling self-con- On driving a school bus the fabric of society. It doesn’t scious. My favorite off-the-wall matter what anyone is doing or behavior was when they were who anyone is. They could be making fun of pep rally chants. get amazed when they would see the Bangor, Orono, and Old Town hitting other cars. Two or three a person sleeping in a doorway, You know the kind that goes: the bus driver laughing at their area, of Maine. We almost never times a week I would pull on to driving a cab, a policeman on the “Give me a B; give me an R, etc. “stupid” jokes. had a snow day. If they called a I-5, cross three lanes of traffic to beat, a desperate shopper, a street Put them all together and what do I first drove a school bus back snow day every time it snowed, avoid getting on the I-90 ramp. musician, a food vendor, or a city you have? BRONCOS, Yay!” in 1965 in Santa Rosa, California. the schools would be closed all Then once past I-90, I would have bus driver – even the person in the So, this one kid started saying, Driving a school bus was very dif- winter. I used to pick up kids to cross back two lanes so I could back of the limousine. We all are “Give me an S; give me a U; give ferent then. Not many rules. If a when it was 10 below zero and get on the West Seattle Bridge. what makes up community. me a P, etc.” He then proceeded to kid acted up, I could just ask them a total white-out. Here, in Silver All of that would be in a space of So many people never get to spell out supercalifragilisticexpia- to get off the bus. It didn’t matter City, they call a snow day if it even less than two miles with bumper feel that. They have been led to lidocious. All the kids on the bus where we were. I would also pick threatens to snow. to bumper traffic. Try doing that believe that their jobs are not went along with it. I laughed and up mothers with kids who would Sometime around the turn of while it’s raining. important, and their lives don’t grinned for the rest of the bus trip. be waiting for the city bus, and the last century, I started driving Here’s the thing, I really enjoyed count. I wish I had a way to let That happened probably twenty I would pick up the occasional a school bus again here in Silver doing it. I loved the kids and en- them know that all jobs and all years ago, and I still get a chuckle hitchhiker. The next time I drove City. I drove for Tina Montoya joyed their enthusiasm for life lives count and are part of the out of it. The kids would always a bus was around the mid-80s in doing school routes for several itself. I mean, I would pull up to fabric of society. It doesn’t matter years, and then I started doing a soccer field so the kids could if someone is a street person pan- field trips and substituting for practice. It didn’t matter that it handling for enough money to buy CECILIA “Ceci” McNICOLL the route drivers. I think I ended was raining. The kids would run some booze, an executive getting Hacienda Realty up knowing all the routes in Sil- off the bus and play for an hour ulcers from worrying about pro- 1628 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City, NM 88061 ver City. I loved taking the high and a half, or so, and then get duction or a single mother trying c: 575.574.8549; o: 575.388.1921 school band to games. We drove back in the bus soaking wet and to feed her kids with not enough [email protected] as far away as Aztec and Artesia think nothing of it. The windows money. We are all family. We are www.haciendarealtysc.com for football playoffs. My favorite inside the bus would be so fogged community. was taking the kids to Las Cruces up, I would have to use a squeegee So, what makes community? for the Tournament of Bands. It is on the inside of the windshield so Love. Loving one another. Recog- amazing how hard the high school I could see to drive. nizing ourselves in other people. bands work to prepare for half- Sadly, (no pun intended) I got S. Each one of us contain the seeds time shows. A. D., Seasonal Affective Disorder. of every other person. What sepa- I didn’t drive a bus again until Seattle has 290 days of overcast rates us is only our ignorance. We www.SmithRealEstate.com around 2012 in Seattle, where I and drizzle. I just could not get were born to love. Why has it be- drove for a small private school, used to it. So, I’m back in Silver come so hard to love one another? (575) 538-5373 or The Northwest School. It was City driving a school bus again. When a child makes a mis- 1-800-234-0307 located right on Pike Street in This time for the Aldo Leopold take, like drawing on the wall or 505 W. College Avenue downtown Seattle. Seattle has Charter School, which is the cool- stealing cookies from the cookie an amazing amount of traffic at est school ever. jar. Do we quit loving that child? PO Box 1290 all hours, but rush hour was like So, here is the reason I’m writ- Don’t we automatic separate the Silver City, NM 88062 trying to maneuver in a crowded ing all of this. Sometimes, when child from the deed? We don’t re- parking lot with all the cars going I’m in the school bus, stuck in Quality People, Quality 40 miles per hour – like Demoli- traffic, like on Pike Street in Se- LOVE Service for over 40 years! tion Derby, except we try to avoid attle, this amazing feeling comes continued on Page 47 DO YOU LIVE IN ALAMOGORDO? LIVING ON WHEELS LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK? Caravanning on Malta The search for Malta campsite

ext year let’s go some- sunny and a chauffeur drove us to where warm and sun- a lovely apartment in the heart of “Nny for a change, where the capital city Valletta. I don’t have to drive around on the After a couple of days of wan- left side of the road,” This was my dering this beautiful old city, we husband Jimmy’s request for our climbed to the top of a hop-on/ 2019 fall vacation, not unreason- hop-off tour bus to begin our quest. able considering during the past During the next two days we saw two years he’s had to drive around 4,000-year-old ruins, medieval ca- southern England and Scotland, thedrals, walled cities and maca- often in the rain. bre catacombs. We learned that We decided to go to Malta, a tiny the first settlers arrived around island nation that on a world map 5300BC and things were relative- looks like a dot in the middle of the ly peaceful through the Neolithic Mediterranean. Why Malta? Let’s and Bronze Ages until those pesky save that story for another day, Phoenicians took control around because we’re here to talk about 700BC. From then on, it seems one RVing, or caravanning, as the Brit- country after another wanted the ish-influenced Maltese call it. Cara- island for its own—even Napoleon vanning on Malta, to be exact. got in on the act—and each con- A few weeks before our trip, queror left its footprint through I had found a website for Malta architecture that still exists, until Campsite, described as “a range of Malta finally became independent facilities including swimming pool, of England, its final foreign ruler, caravan park, mini bar, mini mar- in 1964. ket, five-minute walk to a sandy We ate lunch at outdoor cafés beach.” That was the only RV park by the harbors of fishing villages listing, but on an island of only 122 while watching the colorful fishing square miles, how hard could it be boats, each with eyes painted on Contact Desert Exposure's Distribution Coordinator to find it? both sides to ward off any evil that The flight from Phoenix to Lon- may be out at sea. We wandered Teresa Tolon en, at (575) 680-1841 don took eleven hours. After an or [email protected] overnight in London, we flew on LIVING ON WHEELS to Malta where it was warm and continued on Page 47 DESERT EXPOSURE DECEMBER 2019 • 47

LIVING ON WHEELS of the coastal road for any sign of a and up popped the words “Uh, oh, continued from Page 46 park. Twice we saw a group of RVs you weren’t supposed to find this parked by a beach, but they were page.” What??? through temples and gardens and obviously just squatting on public I never found out more, but my down tiny, twisty streets where land. guess is that the demand for an we discovered local cafes for our I had just about given up when RV park wasn’t nearly as great as coffee breaks. What we didn’t find the bus rounded a bend and the owners of Malta Campsite had was a caravan park. climbed a hill. “Hey, look down predicted. Either that or they only One day Jimmy wore his Mayor there,” said Jimmy, pointing to a built enough to impress their in- Pete Buttigieg T-shirt to the town flat area on the inland side of the vestors, then scrammed to Sicily of Hamrun where Mayor Pete’s fa- hill. Below us was a sad-looking with the booty. Yeah, that’s prob- ther had grown up, and we passed field with a few ruined shanties, a ably the story. Oh, well, so much a small motorhome parked in front partially constructed pool, and a for RVing in Malta, the one place of the armory. I got excited. “You couple of tents off to one side. No we’ve found where, apparently, it’s can’t have RVs without RV parks,” Jimmy proudly proudly wearing his Mayor Pete Buttigieg shirt in trees, no grass, no pretty little café just not that popular. I told Jimmy. At the next stop I the land where Mayor Pete’s father grew up. with blue-striped awnings. Just asked the locals, “Where is the piles of rubble. And a crooked sign Sheila and Malta Campsite?” But they looked and Gozo have a combined popu- the Malta Campsite website had that said Malta Campsite. husband, at me in confusion. No one had lation of around half a million, yet mentioned a nearby beach, it That evening I logged into the Jimmy, have ever heard of it. there are over 300 churches, most seemed reasonable that the park website and saw photos of lush lived at Rose It has a website: therefore, it is, I of which are large and beautiful might be tucked in among these vegetation, rows of RVs and tents, Valley RV reasoned. And besides, back home with historic significance.) The tacky tourist accommodations. Be- and children playing on the beach. Ranch in Silver in Silver City I run into longtime coastline was decorated with cliffs tween us we scrutinized both sides Finally, I clicked on reservations City since 2012. residents all the time who have and caves alternating with pretty never heard of Rose Valley RV pebble beaches and tiny fishing DESERT HOME SENTRY, LLC Ranch. We continued the search, villages. We traveled over hills and one of us hopeful and the other through valleys, by towns and vil- PROFESSIONAL HOME WATCHING SERVICE resigned. lages, through farmland and past So many things can happen to an unoccupied home. One day we caught a ferry for vineyards until I could have sworn Let us be your eyes and ears in your absence, your trusted sentry! a ride over to the smaller island we’d covered every inch of Gozo. of Gozo, which is so beautiful it But no caravan park, not anywhere For more information visit or call: DesertHomeSentry.com makes Malta look like the ugly on this enchanting island. Tracy (505) 350-0077 • Darold (505) 228-7847 stepsister. The harbor was straight By the seventh day there was out of a Disney pirate movie, and only one more area to explore— the bus we caught wound all over the northwest coast of Malta, full the island where on every hilltop of lovely bays and beaches that perched a small walled city, com- were lined with ugly high-rise plete with an elegant old church apartment buildings, dingy shops rising from its center. (Fact: Malta and fast-food restaurants. Since

LOVE continued from Page 46 fer to the child as a thief or a van- build community together. And, dal. We see that the child made a together, as a community, we can mistake, and we forgive them and work to sustain and replenish one help them do better in the future. another, and consequently, sustain Why can’t we do that with adults? our mother earth. Not every person has grown up For me, it is a privilege to drive being loved. Not every person a school bus. For, in my school has learned to forgive others, and bus rides the hopes and dreams of most importantly, learned to for- our future world. give themselves. We need to erase the words Susan Golightly “blame” and “punishment” from earned both a our vocabulary. These are the least BA and an MA effective ways for bringing about from Western positive change. After all, isn’t that New Mexico our goal? To bring about commu- University. Both nity through love and forgiveness? times she was The time has come when we all valedictorian, the first time as need to focus on community. How- a man and the second time as ever, we cannot have community a woman. She has lived all over without love. Let us all practice the country and has had more loving one another. Esteeming oth- than her share of life changing ers over ourselves. So, that we can experiences.

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