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PUBLISHER WEB DESIGNER Richard Coltharp Ryan Galloway Contents 575-524-8061 1740-A Calle de Mercado [email protected] Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-524-8061 9 37 EDITOR www.desertexposure.com 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 SILVER CITY SALES throughout Southern New Mexico. Mail subscriptions are $54 plus tax 35 Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 for 12 issues. Single copies by mail [email protected] $4. All contents © 2019 OPC News, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion RUIDOSO AREA SALES of this publication may be reproduced Aaron Adams, 214-673-9254 without written permission. [email protected] All rights to material by outside contributors revert to the author. Views expressed in articles, DISTRIBUTION advertisements, graphics and/or COORDINATOR photos appearing in Desert Exposure 12 Teresa Tolonen 575-680-1841 do not necessarily reflect the views of [email protected] the editors or advertisers. Desert Exposure is not responsible 5 RAISINGDAD • Year in Review 17 SOUTH OF THE BORDER • Lorena, the Professor for unsolicited submissions of articles This, that and another by Jim and Henry Woman works on behalf of Tarahumaras by LAYOUT AND DESIGN or artwork. Submissions by mail must Duchene Morgan Smith Stacey Neal and Monica Kekuewa include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply or return. It will 5 EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS • Writing in Cursive 19 ON STAGE • Carmina Pax COLUMNISTS be assumed that all submissions, It’s all about respect by Abe Villarreal Las Cruces choirs go to Carnegi Hall Fr. Gabriel Rochelle, including email letters, are intended Sheila Sowder, Bert Stevens, for publication. All submissions, Jim Duchene, Gabriele Teich, including letters to the editor, may be 6 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • Choose One 19 WESTERN HERITAGE • Pat Garret Festival edited for length, style and content. Living lagom by Elva K. Österreich Famous lawman and Billy the Kid remembered Abe Villareal, Morgan Smith and Laurie Ford 6 GUEST COLUMN • Humanity and Our Wild Horses 20 WINGING IT! • Audubon Bird Count Save legacy, stop cruelty by Laurie Ford It’s not just the partridge in the pear tree by Yvonne Lanelli 7 LETTERS • Back to Core Issues ABOUT THE COVER: Readers share their opinions 21 CYCLES OF LIFE • Opening Adventure Artist Stewart Grange is pri- What’s new, exciting in recent years by Fr. marily a printmaker but often 8 ADVENTURE • Nature’s Clock Gabriel Rochelle works in other mediums as well. Bosque del Apache by Laurie Ford This painting is called “Giant 22 BODY, MIND SPIRIT • Grant County Events Sycamore: Animas Creek New 9 DIPPING INTO THE PAST • Introducing Gordodon Weekly happenings in Grant County Alamogordo dinosaur discovered by Mary Ann Mexico.” Hatchett 23 TALKING HORSES • Nature vs. Nurture Grange is a native of East York- Overcoming a bad start by Scott Thomson shire, England currently working 10 ARTS EXPOSURE • Gallery Guide out of studios in Silver City and Art venues across the area 24 BACK TO THE GARDEN • Cabbage Heads Minnesota. He studied at the Kids grow green across the nation Minneapolis School of Art in 11 ON THE SHELF • Keeping Busy the1960s and has been a painter Retired professor goes to work by Mike Cook 25 TUMBLEWEEDS • Exploring the Past and multi-media artist for more The forgotten cemeteries of Hidalgo County than 50 years. His work can be 11 CALLING ARTISTS • Opportunities found at Stewartgrangeart.com. New Mexico artists take note 27 RED OR GREEN • Dining Guide Restaurants in southwest New Mexico 12 ARTS EXPOSURE • Healing Creations Jan Hampton spotlight by Mike Cook 28 TABLE TALK • Keep Your Leftovers Postcards From the Edge New Mexican households food waste by Kate 13 ARTS EXPOSURE • Arts Scene Bateman Desert Exposure Travels Latest area arts happenings 29 TABLE TALK • Chala’s Wood Fire Grill 14 ON SCREEN • Winter Film Series Muy fabuloso by Mike Cook Wild women of the West 30 STARRY DOME • Cassiopeia the Queen 14 ON STAGE • The Romantics A cautionary tale by Bert Stevens Award-winning cellist performs in El Paso 31 PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • Bipedal 15 ON SCREEN • Las Cruces Film Festival Perambulation George Lopez to receive award at 2019 event What would you walk a mile for? by Richard Coltharp 15 ARTS EXPOSURE • Penny Thomas Simpson Watercolor show puts rural kitchen scenes at 33 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS • Events Guide forefront What’s going on in December?

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RAISINGDAD • JIM AND HENRY DUCHENE EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS The Year in Review ABE VILLARREAL This, that and another thing Writing in Cursive hey don’t make Westerns was out with my grandson the porters were overwhelmed and war movies the way the other day. We were at and Slip, his nickname at work, It’s all about respect Tthey used to, but you can ISears, looking at what lawn wasn’t able to get the attention always count on Sylvester Stal- equipment might be on sale. He of one to help them with their lone to come out with another pointed to a shiny new lawn- luggage. n the early 20th century, the tion. Were they educated? Did Rocky movie. mower. It was fire engine red. “Oh, man,” he whined, “we’re average American could they write in short phrases or Recently, my wife and I took my “You should get one of those,” going to miss our flight.” Icommunicate in several complicated sentence struc- father to see “Creed 2,” and I’m not he said. “Let me have a twenty,” my fa- ways. You could go next door tures? We’ll never know if they just saying that because the Italian “I already have one,” I told ther told him. and knock on your neighbor’s could tell a good story, but Stallion paid me to. As we were him. Maloney hesitated, but Slip’s door. You could send a tele- they probably could, since tex- waiting for the movie to start, my “You do?” mother-in-law gave him a quick graph to a family or friend who ting and snap chatting weren’t wife offered me a gummy bear. I “Yeah... YOU!” elbow to the ribs. was at a distance. needed. took a few because they’re my fa- “Give it to him,” she ordered, Phones were available to Social media apps and smart- vorite. Don’t ask me why. ometimes taking my fa- and then gave my father a flirta- many families, and by the phones were nowhere in sight. ther to his various doctor tious smile. 1930s radio broadcasts were When people talked to each s I was chewing on one, en- Sappointments is a chore. Though surprised, Maloney the in-thing. Fast forward 100 other, they actually talked to joying every gummy mor- On this occasion, my wife was opened his wallet. Pulling out a years, and there are endless each other. Asel, I made the mistake of with us because there were oth- twenty, he handed it over. ways to send or receive com- They looked into each oth- inhaling. When I inhaled, the can- er things we needed to get done. My father raised it in the air. munications, yet somehow er’s eyes and read each other’s dy got sucked in with the oxygen It was pretty obvious that I was Almost immediately, we had there seem to be fewer ways faces. People used body lan- and lodged in my windpipe – sort having trouble finding the street three skycaps running over to in which people are talkin’ to guage instead of emojis. of. It would have lodged com- the doctor’s office was located help us. each other. Fights weren’t made out of pletely if I had followed my first on, but my wife was kind enough At a recent dinner party with an emotional misinterpretation instinct to gasp in a huge lung- not to mention it. y wife is an excellent many 20-somethings, I realized of a text message. We knew full of air, but I didn’t. Instead, to When I finally found the office, cook, but somehow, on that what my parents taught what people meant because dislodge the almost-stuck candy, I said, “Whew! I didn’t know how Mmy birthday, the cake me regarding respect to others they let us know what they I tried to expel what little air I to get here.” she had made for me was crum- was being challenged. Yes, re- meant. had. It wasn’t a whole lot, but it “I don’t believe that for a sec- bling badly, even with her best spect, because how we talk to And when someone wrote was enough. It pushed the little ond,” my wife told me. attempts to hold everything in each other and listen to each you a letter, or mailed you a booger out of the way enough for “Why not?” place with frosting. other is about respect. postcard, he or she always me to take a careful breath and “Because you certain- “Hey, that cake’s just like you,” People don’t look up any- wrote in cursive because any then cough the rest of the candy ly know how to get every- my father told me when he saw more. They don’t tell stories less would be disrespectful. out. It wasn’t jammed in there, where when I’M driving.” it. “It’s falling apart.” with a beginning, middle and I know cursive won’t have but it would have been if I had an end. Today’s generation, a comeback. Writing on paper panicked. he forecast said rain. don’t know why, but my fa- with all its wonderful attri- takes too long. There’s no au- My wife, meanwhile, saw what Personally, I didn’t ther likes to go shopping butes, is creating its own way, tocorrect and thinking about was happening and gave me a Tthink so, but my father Iwith us. and telling its own story in a spelling and other old-fash- couple of whacks on my back, disagreed. Pointing out the win- Not so much with me, but with way that was unimaginable ioned things are too much but by that time the worst was dow, he told me, “Son, those are my wife. I think it’s because my even in the late 20th century. work. over. some serious clouds out there.” wife never tells him no when he And then there’s writing in It’s a shame, because how “That was scary,” she said. “Those aren’t cirrus clouds,” wants to toss some useless item cursive. Who does it anymore? we communicate with other is “For me, too,” I admitted. I answered him, misunderstand- that he’ll never use or eat into For that matter, who writes much more important than an “Yeah,” my father agreed, his ing. “They’re cumulus.” our cart. with a paper and pen any- LOL at the end of a three-word mouth full of popcorn, “I was Giving me the stink eye, my The line we were in wasn’t more? Think about it, writing text message. I’d love to hear afraid I wouldn’t get to see the father did his best impression long, especially compared to the in cursive has become a lost from you at some point. Drop movie.” of Tuco from The Good, The other lines, and two older ladies art form. It’s a shame because me a note sometime. I’d love to Bad, and The Ugly, and said, looking to save time were mak- there are many positives that see your signature. hen my phone rang, the “There are two kinds of clouds ing their way to us. come with the beautiful flow of last thing I expected in the world, my friend. Those “That one looks good,” one a pen on the move. Abe Villarreal Wwas to hear my daugh- that are serious, and those that lady told the other, nodding in When I was recently re- is the ter crying on the other end. She aren’t.” the direction of my father. searching my family tree on an- assistant dean hasn’t been married for very “Sorry, ladies” my father said, cestry.com I came across sev- of student long, and she and her husband know we live in the time of “I’m married.” eral documents from the 1930s activities had just had their first big fight. Uber, but my father and I and 1940s. I don’t know too at Western When I hung up, my concerned Iwere doing my buddy Ma- Line up at RaisingMyFather. much about my great-grand- New Mexico wife asked me what she wanted. loney a favor and dropping him BlogSpot.com, JimDuchene. parents, so I can only interpret University. When not on “To come home,” I said. and his family off at the airport. BlogSpot.com or @ who they were as individuals campus, he enjoys writing “What did you tell her?” Thanksgiving is one of the busi- JimDuchene for free laughs. through their handwriting. about his observations on “I told her she WAS home.” est times of the year to travel, so You can tell more than you life, people and American know, from people’s signa- traditions.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Choose One Moving into the new year the lagom way am a rule maker. Not many, try to go to a morning Farmers om carries the connotation of treme approach. The healthy mix the beauty in this world and to just a few. Market, have lunch with a friend, appropriateness, although not of whole grains, fish, and vege- capture it and preserve it. God I For example, my rules for have dinner with another friend necessarily perfection. The tables the Nordic diet is known has used it to pull me back from raising my children were: 1.) then go to a play in the evening archetypical Swedish prov- for is blended with a tradition the edge of darkness and re- Choose my battles carefully and all in the same day (unless you erb ‘Lagom är bäst,’ literally of “fika,” a midday coffee and minded me time and time again stick to them like glue and 2.) are on vacation of course). Do- ‘The right amount is best,’ is also sweet break. that all is not bad or lost in this Never stop them from jumping in ing too much in a day, even if its translated as ‘Enough is as good “While the rest of the world world,” writes photographer/de- puddles. leisure stuff, can create stress as a feast.’ That same proverb is swings between cleanses and signer Jonathan Simcoe. “There For myself, I have a few rather than enjoyment. I haven’t translated as ‘There is virtue in over-the-top food trends, Swedes is beauty to seen and enjoyed. others, most borrowed from succeeded in following this rule moderation.’” keep it simple by sticking with There is light to be captured things I picked up in passing, yet, but it sounds healthy. So there, I thought, lagom lagom,” writes Merritt Watts in and displayed. There is life to be for example: “Tie your camel;” • Choose one task to complete sounds much like my “choose her Good Food column at www. lived. And amidst all the chaos “No regrets;” and “Don’t be a thoroughly be it laundry, dishes, one” concept and as I looked wellandgood.com. and tangle of life, there is some- jerk” (adapted from “Be po- unboxing, paperwork, etc. more, I found it ties into my oth- Inga-Britt said there is a pro- thing beautiful in finding lagom. lite”). While all of these could And then, in in December, in er rules as well. gram on Swedish television, Where everything has its right engender long discussion and honor of my mom’s 80th birth- In her book “Live Laugh Lag- a reality show called “Allt för place. Stolen moments of rest explanations, the one I want to day, our relatives, Heino and In- om: Embracing the Swedish way Sverige” (Everything from Swe- and balance. Even a sense of talk about today is the newest – ga-Britt Ots, came to visit from to Balance and Happiness,” Lola den). peace.” “Choose one.” Sweden and my sister asked A. Åkerström talks about the “They invite people from the “Choose one” is the task I set them about the concept of “lag- concept as an emotional check, U.S. who will look for their rela- Elva K. for myself in 2018 (and am far om.” A word I had never heard how to listen more and speak tives,” she said. “They have com- Österreich is from perfecting it). It applies to of. less. petition. One will win, and that editor of Desert life, food, health, enjoyment and “It’s not too much and not too “There are so many opportu- person meets their relatives (for Exposure and general living conditions. little,” Inga-Britt said. “It’s be- nities and details you can miss a family reunion). The first word would love to • Choose one tamale (or scoop tween something – not too hot when you dominate conversa- they learn is logom. They will go meet Desert of macaroni salad, or baked po- and not too cold – just enough. tions and take up space,” she learn how old people lived.” Exposure tato, etc.) first, not two. You We are a logom country.” writes. “This doesn’t mean defer- She said participants learn readers during her office can always go back for another, Now I am quoting directly ring to others, but rather giving how they live, go through vari- hours in Silver City on but you won’t feel obligated or from Wikipedia because, for a them their own space to shine ous challenges and do things like Thursday, Dec. 24 at the tempted to eat it if you don’t real- change, the description seems as well. You can learn to respect celebrate mid-summer from dif- Tranquilbuzz Café, located ly need or want it and it’s sitting perfect: others more when you pause to ferent places in Sweden. at the corner of Yankie and on your plate. “Lagom is widely translated listen to them, and vice versa.” There is little surprise that Texas streets. If that is not a • Choose one action activity as ‘in moderation,’ ‘in balance,’ The Swedish proverb, “The people across the world have good time, Elva will be glad to a day to get out and relax. Take ‘perfect-simple,’ and ‘suitable’ stomach is filled earlier than the take lagom on as a way of life. It arrange another day to meet 20 minutes and go for a walk, (in matter of amounts). Whereas eye,” perfectly fills the choose seems like a pretty good recipe and you can always reach her or meditate, or stretch, or just words like sufficient and aver- one food rule. to me. at [email protected] breath. age suggest some degree of ab- When it comes to cooking, “Personally, lagom has re- or by cell phone at 575-443- • Choose one event a day. Don’t stinence, scarcity, or failure, lag- lagom represents a never-too-ex- minded me to seek ruthlessly for 4408. GUEST COLUMN • LAURIE FORD Humanity and Our Wild Horses How can we save legacy, stop cruelty?

f the United States Forest Ser- of horsemeat for human consump- Recalling the historical contribu- vice (USFS) has its way, despite tion, the USFS persists in its justi- tion our wild horses have made to Ithe opposition of Congress, fication claiming there is no evi- this country, and the cruelty they California Law and the majority of dence that this will be the intended have been made to endure as their United States Citizens, hundreds use. The only slaughter market for reward, one wonders where all the of wild horses gathered from the horses is human consumption, and, progress we have made really lies. Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse to make it even easier for kill buy- While the Return to Freedom Territory will soon, intentionally, ers, the wild horses will no longer Conservation Coalition and other be entering the slaughter pipeline. have the freeze brand that identifies advocates have filed a lawsuit in The USFS, unlike the Bureau of them as such. federal court to prevent this sale, Land Management, is under the De- While the USFS claims that the private citizens can still play a vital partment of Agriculture and is not 300,000-acre Devils Garden Pla- role in the outcome of such an inhu- bound by federal law prohibiting teau Wild Horse Territory can only mane agenda. the sale of wild horses for slaugh- support 400 horses, and that they The public can go to the website ter. want “range and riparian ecological of Returntofreedom.org, click on The USFS recently completed conditions to recover” thousands of News, and get the latest information a round-up of almost 1,000 horses private livestock continue to graze regarding this sale. The link also from the Modoc National Forest during the vital spring and summer provides prompts making it easy to in northern California, designat- months. Minimal reductions in forward your concerns, your voice, ed habitat where wild horses have grazing permit use could potentially to the appropriate USFS officials been known to be present for at save hundreds of wild horses and and congressional representatives. least 140 years. On Jan. 10, all hors- ranchers have even been offered fi- Modoc National Forest: 530-233- es aged 10 and older, including nancial compensation by the Amer- 5811 or 530-233-8738. pregnant mares, will be put up for ican Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) Senator Tom Udall of New Mexi- sale for $25 with a limit of 24 per to do so. In addition, the AWHC co: 202-224-66212. day. After 60 days the remaining have also offered to finance, at no horses will be sold by the truckload, cost to the taxpayer, a fertility con- Laurie Ford with no limitations or oversight, for trol program to reduce population moved to New $1 apiece. This is truly heartbreak- rates. Mexico 14 years ing, especially considering this is The precedence the Modoc USFS ago. Photography the state’s last remaining large herd is setting should be especially and horses have and is recognized around the world. alarming for New Mexico residents always been Ironically, this atrocity is taking considering our own last, large wild her passion. place in a state that has histori- horse herd, the Jicarilla, is under For the past five years she has cally stood up for our wild horses the management of the USFS. Lo- been travelling around the west, and burros and opposed slaughter. cated in the Carson National Forest, camping in wild horse areas Despite that the intended sale is the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory is to observe and photograph in violation of California state law dominated by oil, gas and livestock the animals in their natural A stallion, part of the New Mexico Jicarilla herd, raises his prohibiting the sale and slaughter grazing. environment. head, alerting to the wind. (Photo by Laurie Ford) DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 7 Letters to the Editor

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Only your name what was arguably the single proverbial promised land called WNMU’s WILL Program in Silver and city will appear in print, most talented Republican field America speaks volumes. The City, NM. He is a professor Emeritus but we need to be able to verify of candidates in modern mem- incoming Mexican president, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the author. ory, serves to underscore my Obrador, is clearly on a collision Worcester, Massachusetts. He served as a University Ombuds person and a position – but to the issue you course with Trump – he favors Frank Noonan, PhD, highlighted; namely, the despi- open borders. Certi ed Spiritual Director special assistant to President. Elevate, address cable rhetoric, employed equally Returning from Jalisco into by both sides. Juarez, the flight attendant re- Grant County, New Mexico • Call today: 774-239-7783 or the core While nothing new (as you minded passengers in two lan- email [email protected] for more information. 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Rhetoric of Politics”), one of regardless of party affiliation, hungry children queue up in line the more balanced viewpoints I addressing the “core” issues fac- for Thanksgiving dinner at El have read in Desert Exposure. ing this country is what I believe Caldito soup kitchen and jour- I wanted to relate a conversa- the majority of voters want our nalists such, as Emilio Gutierro Since tion I had with my sister regard- elected officials to concentrate Soto, languish in detention for ® 1976 ing the issues you raised and their energies upon – actually months while their legitimate your viewpoints: getting things done – what a con- requests for political asylum re- Visit our Showroom to see For some background, my cept, and one that is as foreign main in question. America has complete selecti on of sister has lived on Capital Hill to Santa Fe as it seems to be in reached the breaking point. The in (Washington) DC for over 35 Washington. I love my state, but issue is our sovereignty – it’s be- Custom Window coverings, years, and believes the world re- I decry the fact we are at or near ing violated. This is not a cara- Shutt ers and Bedding volves around DC. No. 50 in almost every meaning- van; it’s an invasion. My sister believes anyone who ful category. Carol Hunter 2310 N. Temple, Las Cruces, NM • 526-2880 does not live in the beltway does Lastly, while I too believe can- Las Cruces www.SpringCrestNM.com not have access to what is “re- didate questionnaires are a good ally” going on in the world – my thing on their face, nothing pre- sister loves New Mexico but be- vents a candidate from prevari- lieves we are intellectually dis- cating on such questionnaires, advantaged ...? seemingly with impunity. DECLUTTER& STAY COMPLIANT! 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ADVENTURE • LAURIE FORD Nature’s Clock Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

top! Listen! They’re here! season. Roadrunners dash about While fall colors sweep in pursuit of lizards and snakes Sacross New Mexico and as wildflowers begin to bloom. the days grow shorter these After a short reprieve, the words resonate all over the state Bosque is, once again, brimming as the Sandhill Cranes trum- with new life and sounds. pet their arrival. Winter is just As summer slowly progresses around the corner. the broadtail and rufous hum- As they have for thousands mingbirds join the black-chin of years, most of these cranes, as they zip between the numer- along with other migratory geese ous feeders at the visitor center. and ducks, will spend the winter Over 25 species of shorebirds in the wetlands and fields of the loaf in the year-round ponds Middle Rio Grande Valley where where great blue herons, and their ancestors once foraged other wading birds, stalk the among the grazing wild horses. It waters for tiny fish and frogs. is here, in the Bosque del Apache Cranes are in mating action at Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge in December. (Photos by Laurie Fledglings prepare for flight and Wildlife Refuge, where they will Ford) bright yellow sunflowers dot the feed, rest and socialize until it is landscape. Fall is right around time to return to their northern of managed wetland and agricul- start a family of their own in the corner. Rocky Mountain nesting grounds tural lands can be seen through- the spring. Like the mummers When you visit the Bosque this in early spring. out the year. Not only does the strutting on New Year’s Day, they winter and see the tens of thou- The historical plight of the 57,000 acres now provide the jump and bow, flap and twirl, sands of Sandhill Cranes it is Sandhill Cranes and snow geese necessary habitat for wildlife, and often get so exited they toss hard to image that in 1941 only is very similar to that of the Amer- but also satisfies the human need twigs and plants up into the air 17 spent the season here. Recent ican Mustang – hunted to near to connect with nature. with glee. changes made to “The Migra- extinction and suffering from As winter approaches, along While it is the cranes and tory Bird Treaty Act” may bring the incessant destruction of their with tens of thousands of migra- geese that dominate the land- back such dismal numbers. The habitat by man. From the time tory birds, water levels in target- scape of the Bosque during the Act now reads that people and the Spanish settled in the valley ed areas of the Bosque are raised winter months, numerous other companies are no longer to be during the 1500s, the Rio Grande to create ponds and marshes wintering, and permanent, res- held accountable for the death of River, the lifeline of the valley, where the cranes, geese and idents can be observed. Flocks these birds if there was initially has been continually altered ducks can roost safely during the of shiny red -winged blackbirds no intent to kill them. Oil com- and manipulated with manmade night. At dawn, there is a mass rise from the grasses in a frenzy panies, who have been responsi- dams and irrigation ditches. The exodus, or “fly-out”, from the as hawks and falcons scour the ble for almost 90 percent of the size and flow of a once raging water to feed in the neighboring fields in search of a meal. Bald incidents that killed thousands river gradually changed, flooding fields. Like an orchestrated pro- eagles and owls watch solemnly of migratory birds, are now ceased, and the surrounding wet- serving the Sandhill Crane. cession, the geese depart first, a from heighty perches, and up to relieved of any liability. Once lands disappeared. The migratory To re-establish a wetlands glistening white cloud rising into 15 species of ducks, their tails again, the future of these birds, habitat birds depended upon for environment by replicating the the soft colored hues of a morn- aimed towards the sky, search like our wild horses, is uncertain. survival was gone. once natural flooding cycles of ing sky. Small groups of cranes the shallow water for roots and But one thing is for sure, in the By the early 1900s the Sandhill the Rio Grande River, the refuge slowly follow, leaning forward as tubers. With over 300 species of Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Ref- Crane population was hovering devised a series of gates, dams they prepare for flight and calling year-round birds, and the abun- uge, you don’t need a calendar to around 1000, and snow geese and irrigation canals to manage out to one another, “it’s time!” dant deer, coyote, jackrabbits, see what time of year it is. Watch, numbers had plummeted so low the water. With seasonal, routine By noon the geese have re- bobcats and javelina there is and listen, and nature will gladly that hunting was banned. The flooding and draining of selected turned to the ponds to rest while always something to see at the tell you. “Migratory Bird Treaty Act” was wetlands the native plant life, the cranes linger in the fields un- refuge. Located 15 miles south of So- passed in 1916 making it unlaw- vital to maintaining a habitat til the dramatic evening “fly-in” By the end of February most corro, New Mexico off I-25 (exit ful to kill migratory birds with- that can support a diversity of at dusk. These elaborate aerial of the cranes and geese have de- 139) the refuge is open year- out permission and provided wildlife year-round, once again, displays make winter the most parted leaving the Bosque eerily round. The southern marsh auto for the establishment of refuges began to thrive. To provide ad- popular time to visit the Bosque. quiet. Spring is just around the loop and northern farmland loop to protect their habitat. In 1939 ditional food sources the refuge Another major attraction is the corner. provide unlimited wildlife view- the Bosque del Apache National currently grows crops such as exuberant courtship ritual dis- The wetlands are slowly emp- ing and access to numerous ob- Wildlife Refuge became part of corn and winter wheat, and local plays of the cranes as they call tied of water to accommodate servation decks and hiking trails. a national system of lands ded- farmers raise alfalfa and corn; and dance to reaffirm their bond a new influx of migrating birds For information visit www. icated to the protection of both harvesting the alfalfa and leav- with lifetime mates. If still single, who will fill the air with song. fws.gov/refuge/bosque_del_ migratory, and non-migratory, ing the waste corn for the birds. they will perform in earnest to Turkeys gobble, and quail call apache/ or call the visitor center wildlife with an emphasis on pre- Today, the success of this system attract a mate so that they can out in preparation for mating at 575-835-1828.

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n historic plant-eating reptile fossil discovery Anear Alamogordo re- writes the known evolutionary timeline. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) announced the discovery of Gordodon, a new sail-backed reptile based on Visit us at an incomplete skeleton found in Permian age www.desert (about 300 mil- lion years old) rocks near Al- exposure.com amogordo. Gordodon Spencer The unique Skull & Lucas, PhD structure of Gordodon Body, (Cour- the skull, jaws and teeth of tesy photos Gordodon indicate it was a sur- New Mexico prisingly specialized plant eater Department (herbivore). Previously, such of Cultural specialized plant eating was not Affairs) known in reptiles older than about 200 million years. “Gordodon rewrites the books by pushing back our understand- ing of the evolution of such spe- cialized herbivory by about 100 million years,” said Spencer Lu- cas, PhD palentology curator at the NMMNHS. The fossil was discovered in a roadcut near Alamogordo by Ethan Schuth, while on a Uni- versity of Oklahoma geology class field trip in March 2013. Schuth and Dr. Lynn Soreghan (who taught the geology class) contacted Lucas at the museum in Albuquerque. Field crews from NMMNHS collected the fossil bones in Gordodon Life Restoration (Image created by Matt Celeskey) 2013-2014. The bones that Schuth Eupelycosaurs include the an- teeth that indicates it was a se- found are part of an exquisitely cestors of mammals, making this lective feeder on high nutrient preserved but incomplete skele- new skeleton more closely relat- plants. Other early herbivorous ton. Preparation (removing the ed to us than to dinosaurs Lucas, reptiles were not selective, extremely hard sandstone that Rinehart and Celeskey identi- chomping on any plants they covered the bones) took place fied the skeleton as belonging came across, but Gordodon had at the museum during 2015-2017. to a new genus and species that some of the same specializa- Lucas, Larry Rinehart they named Gordodon kraineri. tions found in modern animals (NMMNHS fossil preparator, Gordodon was approximately 5 like goats and deer. now retired) and Matt Celeskey feet long and weighed an estimat- “Previously, the oldest known (NMMNHS research associate ed 75 pounds. The skull, jaws and animals with teeth as special- and artist) undertook research teeth of Gordodon indicate that it ized as Gordodon were found on the skeleton and prepared a was a plant eater (herbivore). in rocks no older than 205 mil- manuscript describing it for pub- Gordodon is from the Spanish lion years ago, which is the Late lication. gordo (“fat”) and the Greek odon Triassic period,” said Lucas. The manuscript underwent (“tooth”), a reference to the “Gordodon extends this ad- peer review and has just been large pointed teeth at the tips of vanced type of plant eating by EARTHWORKS & CONSTRUCTION published in Palaeontologia its jaws. It is also a reference to 95 million years. Therefore, the Electronica, an open-access pa- the nearby city of Alamogordo. discovery of Gordodon rewrites leontology journal. The species name kraineri hon- paleontologists’ understanding The skeleton, a sail-backed ors Dr. Karl Krainer, an Austrian of the early history of reptilian DRIVEWAYS - GRADING eupelycosaur (yoo-PEL-ee-ko- geologist, for his many contribu- herbivory.” sore), is about 300 million years tions during the last 20 years to old, so it is from the early part our knowledge of the Permian of Mary Ann Hatchitt represents UTILITY TRENCHES - DEMOLITION of the Permian Period in the geo- New Mexico. the New Mexico Department logical timescale, more than 50 Gordodon has a surpris- of Cultural Affairs and can RETAINING WALLS - STUMP REMOVAL million years before the origin of ingly advanced (specialized) be reached at mahatchitt@ dinosaurs. structure of the skull, jaws and outlook.com. EROSION CONTROL Free hands-on class preparing fathers TREE CLEARING - TOP SOIL on caring for their newborn and infant. FERTILIZER “A class for fathers and taught by fathers.”

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Freestyle weaving appointment, 523-2950. thunderhorsegallery.com, wood and paint. Sculpture studio and school of fiber, Pinos Altos Camino Real Book Store and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to path. www. barbaraNanceArt. book and paper arts, 11 a.m.- Pinos Altos Art Gallery-Hearst Art Gallery, 314 South Tornillo Saturday. Bronze sculpture by com. 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday, Church Gallery, 14 Golden St. 523-3988. Thursday to Rory Combs, Sarinova glass 307 N. Blue Dome Gallery, www.makerysvc.com. Ave. Pinos Altos, 574-2831. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and fine art. Texas, second location at 60 Manzanita Ridge, 107 N. Bullard Open late-April to early Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. The White Dove, 2825 Sudderth Bear Mountain Road, 534- St. 388-1158. October. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Mall (Southwest Drive, No. A, 575-257- 8671. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mariah’s Copper Quail Gallery, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Environmental Center), 522- 6609, 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. daily, Monday to Saturday. www. 211-A Texas St., corner of holidays,. 5552. Monday to Friday, 9 Authentic Native American bluedomegallery. com. Yankie and Texas streets, 388- a.m.-6 p.m. jewelry and artifacts. The Cliffs Studio & Gallery, 205 2646. Fine arts and crafts. Mimbres Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo, Kenneth Wyatt Galleries of N. Lyon St., corner of Yankie Mimbres Regional Arts Council Chamomile Connection, 3918 541- 0658. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ruidoso, 2205 Sudderth and Lyon streets, 520-622- Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank U.S. Highway 35, 536-9845. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-3 Drive, 257-1529, www. 0251. By appointment. Bldg., 1201 N. Pope St. 538- Lynnae McConaha. By p.m. Saturday. kennethwyatt.com. Fine art by Common Ground, 102 W. Kelly, 2505, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to appointment. Justus Wright Galeria, 266 W. the Wyatt family. 534-2087. During the months Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, Court Ave., 526-6101, jud@ of September and October Sunday www.mimbresarts.org. HC 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, delvalleprintinglc.com. 8:30 Ruidoso Downs open by prior arrangement or Molly Ramolla Gallery & 536- 9935, katebrown@gilanet. a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday to Pinon Pottery, MM. 26465 chance. If the sign is out, the Framing, 203 N. Bullard, 538- com, www.katebrownpottery. Friday. U.S. Hwy. 70, 937-0873, gallery is open. 575-534-2087. 5538. www. ramollaart.com. com. By appointment. Las Cruces Arts Association, 937-1822, www.pinonpottery. Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, Community Enterprise Center com. Pottery by Vicki Conley Trail in Arenas Valley, 12-3 p.m. 104 W. Broadway, 388- Bayard Building, 125 N. Main St. www. and other area artists, fine art Monday, or by appointment, 1811/313-2595, 8:30 -10 a.m. Kathryn Allen Clay Studio, lacrucesarts.org. by Anita Keegan and Virgil 706-533- 1897, www. Monday to Friday. 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Friday; 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Bullard St. 303-888-1358; 2202, 1110 New York Ave. other times. M. Phillip’s Fine Art Gallery, 221 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Elemental Artisans, by Deming N. Main St., 525-1367. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-5:30 Tularosa appointment only, 215-593- Deming Arts Center, 100 S. New Dimension Art Works, p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Horse Feathers, 318 Granado 6738. Gold St., 546-3663. Monday to 615 E. Piñon, 373-0043. By Sterling Fine Art, 306 N. Bullard St. 575-585-4407. Art, Finn’s Gallery, 300 N. Arizona Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointment. St. Silver City, 505-699-5005, southwest furniture and decor. St., 406-790-0573 Gold Street Gallery, 112-116 NMSU University Art Gallery, sterlingnm.com. The Merc, 316 Granado St. 505- Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 S. Gold St., 546-8200. Open Williams Hall, University Ave. 238-6469. Art gifts by regional College Ave., WNMU, 538- Studio Behind the Mountain, noon-4 p.m. Monday to east of Solano, 646-2545, artists, books. 6517. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday 23 Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- Saturday. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to to Friday. 3277. By appointment. www. Orona Art Studio, 546-4650. By Sunday. The Glasserie Studio and jimpalmerbronze.com. appointment. lyntheoilpainter@ Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S. Capitan Store, 106 E. College Ave., Studio Upstairs, 109 N. gmail.com, www.lynorona. Mesquite, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Heart of the Raven, 415 12th 590-0044. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Bullard St., 574-2493. By com. Friday to Sunday. St., 937-7459, Functional and Monday to Saturday. appointment. Reader’s Cove Used Books & Quillin Stephens Gallery, behind decorative pottery, classes. Guadalupe’s, 505 N. Bullard, Syzgy Tile Gallery, 106 N. Gallery, 200 S. Copper, 544- downtown Coas Books, 312- 535- 2624. Thursday to Bullard St., 388-5472. 2512. Monday to Saturday 10 1064. By appointment only. Carrizozo Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tatiana Maria Gallery, 305 N. a.m.-5 p.m. Photography by Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian Malkerson Gallery 408, 408 Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Bullard St. 388-4426. Daniel Gauss. Universalist Church, 2000 S. 12th St. in Carrizozo, 575-648- Bullard St., 388-5725. 10 a.m.- Tree Spirit Gallery, on-line only Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Solano, 522-7281. Wednesday 2598. 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. at www.cogan-cogan.com. Chaparral SE, 544-7708. By to Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by Tularosa Basin Gallery of Contemporary art ranging 303-888-1358. appointment. appointment. Photography, 401 12th St. from realism to abstraction 21 Latigo Trail, 941-387-8589. Unsettled Gallery & Studio, 905 in Carrizozo, 575-937-1489, in a variety of media. www. Sculpture by Barbara Harrison. Columbus N. Mesquite, 635-2285, noon- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday to LeybaIngallsARTS.com, By appointment only. Village of Columbus Library, 5 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 Monday; noon to 5 p.m. on [email protected]. Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. 112 Broadway, 531-2612, p.m. Thursday to Friday; 10 Sundays. Exclusive exhibit Light Art Space, 209 W. Texas, 313-1032, 10 a.m.-5 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, and by venue for the winners of Saturday. appointment. New Mexico Magazine’s Virginia Maria Romero photography contest and the Rodeo Studio, 4636 Maxim Court, largest photo gallery in the Chiricahua Gallery, 5 Pine St., 644-0214. By appointment, state. 557-2225. Open daily except [email protected], DATURA Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lincoln virginiamariaromero.com. Old Lincoln Gallery, 1068 Calle Celebrating 17 Years!!!! Hillsboro Ruidoso la Placita, across from the Facials, Body Treatments, Refl exology, Barbara Massengill Gallery, Art Ruidoso Gallery, 808-1133, visitor’s center in Lincoln, 653- Spa Pedicures & Manicures, Aromatherapy, Waxing 895-3377, open weekends and artruidoso.com, 615 Sudderth 4045. Coffee bar featuring 45 by appointment. Drive, Ruidoso, 11a.m.-5 p.m., New Mexico artists, 10 a.m.- Thursday-Sunday. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Mesilla The Adobe, 2905 Sudderth Doña Ana Arts Council Arts Drive, 257-5795, 10 a.m.- San Patricio and Cultural Center, 1740 5 p.m. Monday through Hurd La Rinconada, NM 281 Calle de Mercado, Suites B Saturday. U.S. Hwy. 70, 653-4331, www. and D, 523-6403, 9 a.m.-5 DJ’s Jewelry, 618 Carrizo wyethartists.com. Monday p.m. Monday to Friday. Canyon Road, 630-1514, 10 through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 Galeri Azul, Old Mesilla a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through p.m. Works by Peter Hurd, Plaza, 523-8783. Monday Saturday. Specializing in Henriette Wyeth, Andrew to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., turquoise, Native American Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Galeria traditional, New Mexican resident artist, Michael Hurd. on the Plaza, 2310 Calle de contemporary and estate Principal, 526-9771. Daily 10 jewelry. White Oaks am.-6 p.m. Earth-N-Stone, 2117 Sudderth White Oaks Pottery, 445 Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, Drive, Suite 14, 257-2768, Jicarilla Drive (three miles Open Tuesday - Friday 575-534-0033 2470 Calle de Guadalupe, 522- 808-1157. past White Oaks), 648-2985. Personal Attention from 108 E. Broadway, In Silver City 2933. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gazebo Potters, 2117 Sudderth Daily, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Porcelain Cheri Crane, Owner / Therapist daturatherapeuticdayspa.com Ouida Touchön Studio, 2615 Drive No. 7, 808-1157. Pottery pottery by Ivy Heymann. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 11 ON THE SHELF • MIKE COOK Keeping Busy Retired NMSU professor authors UFO nonfiction, Southwest horror fiction

etired New Mexico State LASKA University journalism pro- A EADPOTT Letha Cress Woolf fessor Frank Thayer has DH ER R U Y co-authored a nonfiction account M Artist-Potter of a UFO crash in northern New S IL NM Mexico and has written novels VER CITY, about an alien invasion and other 907-783-2780 tales of horror in southern New SHOWING AT RAMOLLA GALLERY, Mexico. CORNER OF BULLARD AND BROADWAY IN “It’s real,” Thayer said about the March 25, 1948 crash that is the HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY. basis of “The Aztec UFO Incident: email: [email protected] The Case, Evidence and Elabo- rate Cover-Up of One of the Most Perplexing Crashes in History.” “I’ve been to the place where the saucer landed,” he said, re- Have a Happy New Year ferring to the crash site in Hart ToTo All All MyMy Pet SittingSitting FriendsFriends — — Canyon, about 12 miles northeast 22012 MayMay 20132019 BringBring You You of Aztec, New Mexico, the county 0 seat of San Juan County, 15 miles 1 Happy TrailsTrails ToTo FolloFolloww northeast of Farmington. 8 “There’s a lot of solid research Frumpy Fox LLC 20132019 in there,” Thayer said about the Petsitting Since 2004 book, published in 2015, which he Author and NMSU professor emeritus Dr. Frank Thayer with his www.frumpyfox.comwww.frumpyfox.net co-wrote with researchers Scott horror novel “The Whispering Darkness.” (Bulletin photos by Ramsey and Suzanne Ramsey of Mike Cook) Charlotte, North Carolina. Thayer is also co-author with cess and I got a day job,” Thayer Thayer became involved with the Ramseys of “The Aztec Inci- said. the project at the Ramseys’ invita- dent: Recovery at Hart Canyon,” Thayer’s teaching career in- tion in 2009. published in 2012. cluded 11 years in Canada, which ADOBE TECHNIQUES, LLC “They researched, I wrote,” he Thayer’s works of fiction in- ended in 1977 when he began Concete Pumping & Decorative Gravel, said. clude “Terror Tales of the South- missing the desert and returned Shotcrete, Slabs, Block Laying, The book reveals “the exact west” (2017) and “The Whispering to New Mexico. Thayer worked Bobcat, Dirt, Gravel and Pavers spot where the craft landed and Darkness” (2018), which is the for Silver Consolidated Schools show(s) how the 100-foot diame- story of an alien invasion that in Silver City for four years before 575-574-5956 ter saucer was moved to a secret takes place in the circa-1880s coming to Las Cruces to teach LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED (#367590) laboratory,” according to www. gold- and silver-mining boom and complete his masters and FREE ESTIMATES theaztecincident.com. “Witnesses town of Mogollon, New Mexico, doctorate degrees at NMSU. He ROHAN STITES, OWNER SILVER CITY, NM • WWW.ADOBETECHNIQUES.COM to the incident who were inter- where Thayer once owned an art retired in 2012 but remains on the viewed by the authors affirm that gallery. The book also includes university’s teaching faculty as a they were sworn to secrecy by some of his photography of the journalism professor emeritus. the military. The authors also re- Mogollon historic district. Retirement has given Thayer veal the names of scientists who Thayer said he has loved hor- the time to pursue his newfound worked on the craft after its re- ror stories since his childhood in career as an author. covery.” Grant County, New Mexico, just “I’m loving it,” he said. “I’m not “There is no question that an south of Mogollon. Thayer spent making any money, but I’m living intelligently controlled extrater- years exploring Mogollon, Silver the life of a writer.” restrial spacecraft was recovered City, Hillsboro and nearby Chino Thayer said he has lots of ideas by agents of the government … Mines and other places that would for more books, including the and taken for classified study and feature in his novels and short sto- urge “to write the ultimate vam- evaluation,” said retired nuclear ries. pire story.” Exhibitions * Workshops * Lectures * Events physicist, professional ufologist “Almost every story has a hook One of his abiding principals as Silver City lightartspace.com and author Stanton T. Friedman. from real experience, “Thayer a writer of both fiction and non- He wrote the preface to the Az- said, and many of his characters fiction, Thayer said, is that “mys- tec UFO book, which he called “a are based at least in part on real teries are not made to be solved. fascinating and carefully done ex- people. They’re made to be experienced.” posé well worth reading.” Thayer lists H.P. Lovecraft and Thayer’s books are available at Friedman received internation- Edgar Allan Poe as major influ- COAS bookstores in Las Cruces, al attention as one of the original ences on his writing and said his on amazon.com and from the au- investigators of the Roswell Inci- interest in horror fiction began thor. dent, the alleged crash of a UFO about the same time as that of Ste- Contact Thayer at gticruiser@ near Corona, New Mexico in July phen King. aim.com and visit www.frank- 1947. “He became a block-buster suc- thayer.net. Calling Artists • Book space available: bers. No commission charged on jotform.com/82334719873163 . Moonbow Alterations and Gift sales. Info: Jack LeSage 575-532- The deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Shop, 225 E. Idaho No. 32, has 1046 or [email protected]. Jan. 11. For information, call 505- space available to display and sell 955-6707 or email rdlambert@ local books that have been pub- • New Mexico artists are in- santafenm.gov. lished any time. Info: 575-527-1411 vited to apply for inclusion in or [email protected]. “Happy Little Clouds: Skyscapes • Watercolor opportunity: of New Mexico,” the Santa Fe 2019 New Mexico Watercolor So- • Exhibit space: One or two Community Gallery’s summer ciety Southern Chapter Spring private rooms, approximately 2019 exhibit. Artists interested Show is “Color and Light: The Joy 12-by-15-feet with common greet- in turning their creative focus to of Watercolor” and will be held ing area, available in the Gallery on the sky and creating artworks in- May 2019 at the Doña Ana Arts Mesquite Street in the Arts & Cul- spired by New Mexico’s skies are Council Gallery, 1740 Calle De tural District and on the Art Ram- encouraged to submit. “Happy Mercado, Las Cruces. The exhibit ble route. Hours are determined Little Clouds” will run from June open to NMWS members only. For by exhibiting artists. Cost: $175 a 7 through Aug. 29. Artists working information on the exhibit and how ARTIST TALK STERLING . month per room for LCAA mem- in all media are encouraged to sub- to become a member of NMWS at Alec Johnson light painting FINE ART bers, $200 a month for non-mem- mit an online portfolio here: form. nmwatercolorsociety.org. jan 10 @6pm . 306 n bullard st . free to the public 12 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

ARTS EXPOSURE • MIKE COOK Healing Creations The sun rises on a new Las Cruces interactive studio

uring her teaching career, Las Cruces artist Jan DHampton watched her students as they were creating. “Something calming happened in most of them as they drew or painted. I became very interested in what the creative process did for us and began studying art as a healing process.” A few years and a move to Las Cruces later, that creative spirit has guided Hampton to create an expressive arts studio at 537 N. Alameda Ave., where she is in the final stages of opening Desert Sunrise Studio. The studio, which opens in January, will provide space for lo- “Guiding Vision” cal artists and would-be artists of “Morning Light” all ages to draw, paint and create be provided free of charge, she drawing with your eyes closed), in a self-expressive and healing said, including pencils, pens, creating collages, tile painting “Art has been a part of my life environment, Hampton said. paper and other materials for with alcohol inks and scratch-off since I was a child,” she said. Worktables and materials will drawing and painting (including mandalas. rubbing alcohol and Hampton worked as a designer paint to create alcohol-ink tiles; and an illustrator in Tennessee materials to make archetypal col- and Texas during the 1970s and lages; and meditation. 1980s, learning the importance The studio walls are already of “strong composition,” she said. filled with art by Hampton, her “While my children grew mother and other artists to serve during the 1990s, I painted por- as inspiration to visitors. traits, murals and commissioned 300 N. Arizona Artist friends will periodically work in a variety of media.” corner of Yankie & Arizona offer classes for a fee at the stu- She received teaching certifica- in Downtown Silver City dio. The classes will include art tion in 2003 and taught K-12 art therapy, she said. And, at preset for more than a decade before re- Thank you for ALL times, the space will be available tiring to take care of her parents. as an open studio, Hampton said, “Watching my own children, “Summer Heat” to let artists “do the artwork they my students and most recent- your support in 2018! want to do.” ly my parents create artwork sunrise every morning gave her Finns Gallery will be closed from Hampton and her husband, has shown me that art heals,” studio its name. January 6th-22nd, 2019 for minor repairs. James, moved to Las Cruces Hampton said. “I have a deep ap- Hampton has worked with res- from Sugar Land, Texas, in June, preciation for the power of the idents of La Casa, Inc. domestic after four years of caring for her creative act when I see people violence women’s shelter in Las late parents, to whom she has in groups I facilitate find peace Cruces and plans to contact oth- dedicated her new studio. Her as they create. My own artwork er local organizations to share the mother, Margaret Milz, was an has changed during the past few benefits of art therapy, she said. artist, Hampton said, and her years as my creative and my spir- “The soul speaks through im- father, Elmer Milz, “took us all itual life expand.” agery” when people make art, 575-597-6922 • [email protected] or Facebook around the world.” As she has moved more into Hampton said. “We have our abstraction, Hampton said med- healing energies and they get to itation has provided her with work when we create.” new subject matter. “Something’s Hampton is a member of the Yankie-Texas ART DISTRICT coming through,” she said. “It’s New Mexico Watercolor Society, at the crossroads of Yankie & Texas Streets in Historic Downtown Silver City not verbal. The images speak ArtsForms, the Las Cruces Art more clearly to me than words.” Association and the Doña Ana Coming to Las Cruces was “a Arts Council. mountain-calling thing,” Hamp- For more information, contact ton said. Walking toward the [email protected] or visit des- Organ Mountains near her new ertsunrise537.blogspot.com and home off Roadrunner Parkway at www.janhampton.com. Mariah’s Copper Wild West Weaving Quail Gallery exas 211A N. Texas pen ail - Gallery & Studio 388-2646 wildwestweaing.com 106 W. Yankie Tues- urs & Sunday wildwestweainggmail.com 303-916-5045 11-4, Friday 11-5, Sat. 10-5, Closed Mondays

Blue Dome Gallery 575-538-2538 Tranquil Buzz Downtown: Finn’s Gallery Co ee House  urs – Sat & Mon, 11-5 Corner of Yankie at 307 N. Texas St. & Arizona 112 W. Yankie Open  urs-Sunday [email protected]  e Lodge: Daily 9-5 at 60 Bear Mt. Ranch Rd. 406-790-0573 Lois Du y Studio 211-C N. Texas St., Silver City loisdu y.com 575-313-9631 OPEN SATURDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT

Want your business included in this ad? Contact Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 [email protected] Las Cruces Artist Jan Hampton. (Photos courtesy Jan Hampton) DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 13

SILVER CITY day. The museum is open from 10 ARTS EXPOSURE a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. until 4:30 Arts Scene p.m. Saturday. Info: 575-541-2154. Upcoming area art happenings •Also at the Branigan Cul- tural Center, 501 N. Main St. in demingarts.org. cases international artists inter- to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sat- Las Cruces, “Lightning Field,” preting birds and related subject urday,. The show closes Saturday, featuring artist Ken Morgan, con- • The Columbus Village Li- matter. The exhibition will be on Jan. 26. tinues through Feb. 16. “Lightning A Drawing Room Salon at Geis- brary hosts a community show of display until Jan. 12. The museum Field” is an interplay of light and ler Studio in Silver City begins self-portraits through Jan. 15. The is located at 491 N. Main St. Hours • Dennis Lujan presents a dark that challenges the bound- in January every Sunday. library is at 112 W. Broadway in are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday one man show, “Traditional,” aries of painting mediums and Columbus. Info: 575-531-2612. through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 during December and January at brings the digital age to the fore- A Drawing Room Salon (lim- p.m. Saturdays. Info: las-cruces. Cafe de Mesilla, 2190 Avenida front. The museum is open from it 8) will commence on Sundays in org/museums or 575-541-2137. de Mesilla. Lujan’s new works are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday January and February at Geisler inspired by the southwest and of through Friday and from 9 a.m. Studio, 102 West Kelly in Silver • The Tom- his relation to his close heritage of until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: 575- City. For a brief interval between baugh Gal- Taos Pueblo Indian Reservation. 541-2154. the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. a lery is hosting One of a kind fiber artworks can facilitator will elucidate the five an invitation- contain 1,000’s of French knots to • “Dressed for the Occasion,” laws of linear perspective (Sci- al exhibit in create a picture of a sunlit image an exhibit at the New Mexico ence, works the same every time); which artists of the pueblo’s east side. A south- Farm & Ranch Heritage Muse- hatching and cross-hatching; Creations by Robert Widner were invited western theme is throughout the um, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, scale; focal point and more. The and Kurt Van Wagner are fea- The Tombaugh to submit art- show. The café is open 8 a.m.-4 runs through March 3 in the muse- rest of the time participants will tured at the Mesilla Valley Fine Gallery in Las work that is p.m. Wednesday through Monday. um’s Legacy Gallery. Learn about draw. On breaks participants will Arts Gallery for January. Cruces is hold- inspired by Info: [email protected]. women’s clothing from the pioneer practice “Art-Speak.” A formal ing an exhibit or reflects the days of the 1870s to the Depression critique will be held every other LAS CRUCES based on Phil song “What’s • “Passing Through” exhibit, Era of the 1930s. Hours: 9 a.m. to week. Ochs song That I Hear” work by artist Jimin Lee, is open 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday • The Mesilla Valley Fine “What’s That I by Phil Ochs. at the Branigan Cultural Cen- and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: Hear?” DEMING/COLUMBUS Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de The exhibit ter through Feb. 2. Lee transforms 575-522-4100, www.nmfarman- • “Arts of the Old West” is at Guadalupe, across from the his- opens with an reception from 5 to photo-based images of industrial dranchmuseum.org. the Deming Art Center. Events toric Fountain Theatre, features 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, featuring landscapes, miniature sets, and all day Jan. 5 at the center begin at two local artists for the month music, wine and refreshments. other loci otherwise ignored, into • At the Farm & Ranch “Wa- 9:45 a.m. and include jerky mak- of January, Roberta Widner and Awards will be presented, includ- central subjects through a series tercolors by Penny Thomas ing, folk embroidery, bootmaking, Kurt Van Wagner. Widner is a na- ing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and of techniques that incorporate Simpson” is on display through a fashion show and more. Some tive New Mexican. The state and People’s Choice. A “soft” recep- technology and craft. Lee’s work March 31. This exhibit will be in of the events take place at the its people have been frequent tion will be held on from 11:30 to speaks to the U.S./Mexico bor- the Arts Corridor and features 33 Deming Museum Transportation subjects for her varied media 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. The Tom- derlands by eliciting conversation paintings of life around the farm Room as well. Richard Gabri- paintings. She has also gained baugh Gallery is located at 2000 S. about cross-cultural and transna- and ranch, from fruits and vegeta- el, a native New Mexican artist, inspiration from her travels in Solano. Regular hours are 10 a.m. tional exchanges occurring every bles to old cooking utensils. is featured in January. Currently the Iberian/Italian and French living in Tijeras, Richard began regions of Europe. She also feels working with tin in 1987. After very fortunate to have had many a few years he began selling his fine classic and plein air instruc- work wholesale to a network of tors. Van Wagner has emerged as shops and galleries, in New Mex- an accomplished self-taught digi- ico, California and Colorado. His tal artist. His artwork has gained company, Tinworks, is the largest international and local attention. producer of traditional Spanish The First American Bank, Mesil- Petroglyph Series Now Completed Colonial Tinwork in New Mexi- la, is well represented by gallery co. He has been teaching his craft members who rotate their art- for 13 years at New Mexico uni- work on a monthly basis. Gallery versities. Gabriel will be giving a hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. talk at the Deming Museum on at Info: 575-522-2933, www.mesilla- 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, and the valleyfinearts.com. public is welcome. He will also be teaching classes in tin punching, • “Birds in Art” is the exhibit on Monday, Jan. 7, at the Deming at the Las Cruces Museum of Art Center. Visit the gallery to sign Art in conjunction with the Na- GalleryJust Studio a Little Off the Wall up for a spot in the class. The gal- ture Center in Las Cruces on Main Stewart Grange lery is located at 100 S. Gold St. Street. Birds in Art is a traveling Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday exhibition organized by the Leigh International Printmaker + Painter through Saturday, closed Sun- Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in www.stewartgrangeart.com [email protected] days. Info: 575-546-3663, www. Wausau, Wisconsin, and show- 612-616-1843 • Silver City, NM Gallery Studio Open Upon Request.

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ON SCREEN Winter Film Series ‘Hollywood’s Wild Women of the West’

he Fort Bayard Historic City via US Highway 180. Admis- Feb. 7: “The Unsinkable Mol- Preservation Society will sion is free and concessions are ly Brown,” with Debbie Reyn- Thost an eight-part movie available. Doors open at 6:30 olds in the title role series, commencing on Thurs- p.m., with movies beginning at Feb. 14: “Cat Ballou,” starring day, Jan. 17, and continuing ev- 7 p.m. Lee Marvin and Jane Fonda ery Thursday evening through The series schedule includes: Feb. 21: “The Ballad of Cable March 7. The title of the series is Jan. 17: “The Plainsman,” Hogue,” starring Jason Robards “Not Just a Man’s World: Holly- starring Gary Cooper and Jean Feb. 28: “McCabe and Mrs. wood’s Wild Women of the West” Arthur Miller,” with Warren Beattie and The venue for the showings is Jan. 24: “My Darling Clemen- Julie Christy the Santa Clara National Guard tine,” starring Henry Fonda Mar. 7: “Once Upon a Time in Armory, located across the high- Jan. 31: “Heller in Pink the West,” starring Henry Fonda way from the Village of Santa Tights,” with Anthony Quinn and For more information, call Clara, six miles east of Silver Sophia Loren Doug Dinwiddie at 575-388-4862.

“NOT JUST A MAN’S WORLD: HOLLYWOOD’S WILD WOMEN OF THE WEST” 7PM JAN 17-MAR 7, 2019 WINTER FILM SERIES

Thursday Evenings @ Santa Clara National Guard Armory Presented byThe Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Free Admission/Donations Welcome/Concessions Available

Cellist Zuill Bailey is a Grammy Award winner, distinguished so- loist, recitalist, chamber musician, artistic directory and teacher. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) JAN 17 JAN 24 JAN 31 FEB 7 ON STAGE The Romantics Grammy Award-winning cellist performs with El Paso Symphony Orchestra FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7

ellist Zuill Bailey and as copy editor and proofread- the El Paso Symphony er for Dvořák’s submissions COrchestra, led by con- to Brahms’ publisher, Simrock, ductor Bohuslav Rattay, will to facilitate their timely publi- Looking perform at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 cation. Brahms even offered and 19 at the Plaza Theatre in to leave his entire estate to El Paso. Dvořák if he would move to These concerts mark the Vienna, an offer Dvořák ulti- 14th annual collaboration be- mately refused. Brahms was for a gift? tween the El Paso Symphony once quoted as saying that any Share the avor Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Mu- composer would be honored to sica — resulting in world-re- have the ideas that Dvořák dis- of southern nowned artists performing on carded. New Mexico with multiple stages throughout El The January performances Paso, reaching a broader audi- begin with the Symphony No. 2 your friends with ence. in D Major, op. 73 by Johannes a year’s worth of This program features two Brahms which highlights the El of the great composers of the Paso Symphony Orchestra. The Desert Exposure Romantic period – Johannes symphony premiered on Dec. Brahms and Antonin Dvořák. 30, 1877, in a performance by in their mailboxes. The two composers had a re- the Vienna Philharmonic under lationship that is quite unpar- Hans Richter. It was enthusi- For $54, a subscription gi alleled in music history. The astically received. The Second will show them why you love friendship began when Brahms Symphony seems sunny, bright, where you live by providing a served on a jury of the Austri- and open, and it is often called an State Stipendium in 1874 Brahms “Pastorale” Symphony window into the area, who we that included a submission by from the similarity in mood to are and the beauty all around us. then-unknown composer An- Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, tonin Dvořák. the “Pastorale.” Brahms was taken by the tal- Zuill Bailey will join the El ent of this undiscovered com- Paso Symphony Orchestra in poser. As a result of Brahms’s the second half in Dvořák’s support, Antonin Dvořák re- Cello Concerto in B minor, op. ceived the stipend in 1874 and 104. This piece is considered then again in 1876 and 1877. the greatest cello concerto Dvořák never forgot that he ever written and Dvořák’s best owed his international rise to work. exposure Brahms’ interest. From the mid- Concert tickets: $45, $40, 1870s on, Brahms and Dvořák $34, $21, $16 plus fees and $9 Contact: were in regular contact with and $11 for students. Single Teresa Tolonan, rculaton anager each other, the older compos- tickets may be purchased by er, Brahms, offering advice and calling the El Paso Symphony -- support. During Dvořák’s time office at 915-532-3776, online at [email protected] in America, Brahms took an www.epso.org or www.ticket- extraordinary step and served master.com. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 15

ON SCREEN Las Cruces Film Festival George Lopez to receive award at 2019 event

he 2019 Las Cruces In- Day” directed by Garry Mar- ternational Film Festival shall, “Swing Vote” and “Balls T(LCIFF), presented by of Fury.” Lopez has also been Visit Las Cruces and NMSU, featured in HBO and Showtime Feb. 20-24, will honor George comedy specials. Lopez with the “Outstanding In May 2004, Lopez’s auto- Achievement in Entertainment biography, “Why You Crying?” Award” at a VIP reception on entered The New York Times Thursday, Feb. 21. The festival Bestsellers List top 20. Lopez will also screen his film “The released his second memoir, Chicano” at Allen Theatres “I’m Not Gonna Lie and Other Cineport 10 at 7 that evening. Lies You Tell When You Turn “Two of a Kind,” watercolor by Penny Thomas Simpson. Lopez’s multi-faceted career 50,” in 2013 where he tells encompasses television, film, the unabashed and hilarious ARTS EXPOSURE standup comedy, late-night truth about aging – as only he television, and Grammy Award can. Lopez was also the focus nominations. of the award-winning docu- Penny Thomas Lopez just finished shooting mentary “Brown is the New “Walking With Herb” in which Green: George Lopez and the he stars opposite Edward American Dream.” Simpson James Olmos and Kathleen In 2006, Lopez received a Quinlan. star on the Hollywood Walk of Watercolor show puts rural The film is inspired by Joe Fame. In addition, Time maga- S. Bullock’s novel of the same by Lopez, the film is based on zine named him one of the 25 kitchen scenes at forefront name. He is currently starring a true story about four undoc- Most Influential Hispanics in in Cinedigm’s thriller “River umented Mexican-American America, and the Harris Poll enny Thomas Simpson’s “Luckily, cacti are every- Runs Red,” the LCIFF opening teenagers from Phoenix who named him one of the Top Ten search for a nostalgic look where,” she said. “Their blooms night film, with Taye Diggs, team up to build an underwa- Favorite Television Personali- Pat the essence of farming shine for everyone’s enjoyment.” John Cusack, Luke Hemsworth ter robot that wins the national ties. and ranching brought her to the Penny Simpson has been a and RJ Mitte. robotics competition. He has Tickets for the 2019 Las Cru- kitchen table. The Las Cruces New Mexico artist since 1977. Lopez co-created, wrote, pro- voiced animated characters ces International Film Festival artist’s show at the New Mexico She studied graphic design at duced, and starred in Warner in a string of animated block- are on sale now and can be pur- Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Prairie State College in Illinois Bros. Television’s groundbreak- buster films including Rafael chased at www.LasCrucesFilm- features 33 watercolor paintings. but her real interest was illustra- ing hit sitcom George Lopez, in “Rio” and “Rio 2;” Grouchy Fest.com. “Around the Farm and Ranch: tion. Painting realistic fruit and which ran for six seasons on Smurf in “The Smurfs” 1 and 2, Tickets for the 2019 Las Cru- Watercolors by Penny Thom- flowers with dramatic lighting ABC. and “The Beverly Hills Chihua- ces International Film Festival as Simpson” will be in the Mu- has become a passion. She has In 2015, Lopez was seen in hua” 1, 2, and 3. are on sale now and can be pur- seum’s Arts Corridor through been honored with numerous the Lionsgate inspirational dra- Recent film credits include chased at www.LasCrucesFilm- March 31. awards both in state and nation- ma, “Spare Parts.” Produced the box-office hit “Valentine’s Fest.com. “Finding images that center ally and is a signature member on farming and ranching was a of the New Mexico Watercolor welcome challenge,” she said. Society and the Western Federa- “Often, the New Mexico land- tion of Watercolor Societies. scape is the first idea that comes The New Mexico Farm & to mind.” Ranch Heritage Museum is lo- But Simpson’s search for ag- cated at 4100 Dripping Springs riculture in its purest form took Road in Las Cruces. Hours are 9 her to “Grandma’s table, where a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through the kitchen was the heart of Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. the home, and fueling farm and on Sunday. Admission is $5 for ranch hands was a never-ending adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 job.” for children ages 4 to 17, and $2 Her realistic work captures for active U.S. military members pieces of time with dramatic and veterans. lighting. Many of the paintings in Children 3 and under, and this exhibit show fruits, vegeta- members of the Museum bles and cooking utensils in the Friends receive free admission. kitchen. The Museum is a division of the Also part of the show are col- New Mexico Department of Cul- orful images of cacti. tural Affairs.

Saturday, February 9th Tickets on Sale Now mimbresarts.org (575) 538-2505 “Apple Pie,” watercolor by Penny Thomas Simpson. 16 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

“Desert Blooms” “Respite along the trails” watercolor by Deb- scrylic by Marj ra Vance Lenninger COLORFUL TRAILS Second Saturday The Foundation for Las Cruces Museums is going into its fifth fundraising event with a Navajo rug auction on Feb. 2. (Courtesy Photos) Open Studios ARTS EXPOSURE Las Cruces artists make themselves available Navajo Rug Auction pening their studios back from the street. once a month, some Las 575-523-1889 Las Cruces Museums benefit OCruces artists will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Kathleen Deasy is an artist he Foundation for 1 First Friday Art Ramble, Jan. 12. who works in oils and with Las Cruces Museums from 5 to 8 p.m., for a dona- different materials to create Thas scheduled its fifth tion of $10 per item. Sonoma Ranch Area sculpted figures on canvas. fundraising Navajo rug auc- The auction is conducted Johnn Schooley and Ali 625 Van Patten Ave tion Feb. 2 at the Branigan by the R.B. Burnham Trading (Keyes) Schooley: John is a wa- 828-467-9060 Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Post, who are well known tercolorist and Ali works in acryl- St. in Las Cruces. Approx- for their work in trading Na- ics, photography and sculpts. North imately 250 lots of rugs and tive art for five generations. 2287 Evening Star Ave. Roy van der Aa works in acryl- other Native American art Whether you are a collector 214-906-6086 ics and mixed medias and fea- will be offered for sale. The or just interested in learning tures a local artist in his display preview will be held from 9 about rugs, the fast-moving, Marj Leininger is a gypsy sage area; for January the featured to 11:30 a.m., and the auction fun, and exiting auction is artist who works in watercolors artist is Christopher Bardey. will begin at noon. a great opportunity to view and mixed medias. Studio is located behind 2645 Appraisals of Native Amer- a wide variety of styles. Ad- 4116 Calle Bellez Doña Ana Road. ican rugs, jewelry, and bas- mission is free and proceeds 575-520-9245 575-520-8752 kets (sorry, no kachina dolls from purchases benefit Na- or paintings) will be avail- vajo weavers and the Foun- A woman examines a Navajo rug Central Las Cruces Southwest Las Cruces able the evening before the dation for Las Cruces Muse- at the 2017 Las Cruces rug auc- Penny Duncklee is a watercol- Debra Vance will be showing auction during the February ums. tion prior to bidding on it. orist who works plein aire and her watercolor paintings and in her studio from photos and cards that can be ordered or sketches. Larry Stocker will be purchased at her studio. Do you live in ? playing acoustic guitar. 2200 Union Ave. On Union just T or C 1201 Second Street: Take Pica- west of Highway 28 looking looking for for a parta part time time gig? gi cho to Second Street. Go north 970-405-5784 two blocks and her studio sits

TALKING BOOKS Melzer in Fort Bayard Historian provides keynote address

he Fort Bayard Histor- ic Preservation Society Thosts its annual member- ship dinner on Saturday, Jan. 19. The event will be held at Cross Point Church, located at 11600 Hwy 180 East in Silver City. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m., program to follow. The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Richard Melzer, who will be speaking on Captain Maximiliano Luna, a celebrated member of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Melzer recently published a biography of Captain Luna. “Richard Melzer thankfully Melzer.” gives us Luna’s vibrant story for Melzer is a Regents professor the first time in this thoroughly of history at the University of researched and important bi- New Mexico’s Valencia campus. ography,” said author Mark Lee A former president of the Histor- Gardner, an expert on the Rough ical Society of New Mexico, he is Riders. the author of two dozen books Noted western historian Paul and over a hundred articles on Hutton wrote in the book’s in- New Mexico history. Contact Desert Exposureʼs Distribution Coordinator troduction, “Maximiliano Luna The cost of the dinner is $20 deserved to be rescued from his- per person, and reservations are Teresa Tolonen, at 575-680-1841 torical obscurity – his legacy was required. To make reservations, or [email protected] indeed fortunate to be placed in call Dr. John Bell at 575-574-2573, the talented hands of Richard no later than Wednesday, Jan. 16. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 17

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Lorena Solares teaches in the Juárez colonia where Tarahumara live. (Photos by Morgan Smith) SOUTH OF THE BORDER • MORGAN SMITH Lorena, the Professor Woman works in Mexico on behalf of Tarahumaras

o you miss your fam- ly?” I asked Lorena “DSolares, the profes- sor. “My family? This is my fami- ly,” she said as she put her arms around two of the Tarahumara boys. “You know that I have been here seven years.” I’m stunned. I first visited this Located 1810 South Ridge Rd., Silver City, NM next to Chevron tiny school on the west edge of Juárez in 2015 and have stopped by sporadically ever since to bring shoes and fresh oranges but seven years seems impossi- ble. This is a school for Tarahumara Tarahumara students in Mexico. indians. Although the majority of the Tarahumaras live farther The school itself is tiny – just where Elena lives. The buildings south in the Sierra Tarahumara one room – but it is new. There’s are protected by a strong fence. (basically the Copper Canyon), a concrete pad in front where the This small but neat and clean in a situation of tremendous kids can play, a new outhouse LORENA poverty, there is a small colony and a small two-room casita continued on page 18 in Juárez next to the highway to Casas Grandes. I know the area because I’ve worked with several humanitarian organizations that are focused here. The colony is near Vision in Ac- tion, the mental asylum founded by Pastor José Antonio Galván that I visit every month. Many of the houses here are green or yel- low, meaning that they were built by a unique El Paso non-profit 575-590-6081 • SILVER CITY, NM named Siguiendo los Pasos de Je- sus (SPJ). Using funds that were raised in memory of my deceased wife, Julie, they built a home for a woman named Elvira Romero THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE and her grandkids, Hector and David Wireman Cathy Wilkerson Yeira Beltrán who I have been helping for years. St. Bede’s Epis- LMT# 7563 LMT# 7289 copal Church in Santa Fe has The Massagemonk Reiki Master teamed up with Missions Minis- tries from Colorado and they too 575-956-5994 575-538-1222 build homes. Missions Ministries • Traveling Massage • Deep Tissue also has a medical clinic. • Sports Massage • Swedish Despite this assistance, the • Trigger Point Therapy • Hot Stone “colonia” is full of houses that • Deep Tissue • Lymphatic are just shacks made of chunks of plywood tacked together. The • Focus Work • Myofascial streets are dirt and there is no • Reflexology • Craniosacral Therapy drainage. There is no evidence • 30 year Veteran • Energy Work of any support – road improve- • Vets Welcome • Ortho-Bionomy ments, for example – from local • Reflexology government except for the police presence. Notwithstanding the Mobile massage service available women’s colorful dresses, the Call for your appointment & Information Tarahumara are the poorest of Serving Silver City & Grant County the poor here. 18 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com Growing Connectivity Tularosa network gets $18 million loan from USDA

ssistant to the Secre- nectivity in rural America.” will benefit more than 27,000 larosa Basin Telephone Compa- struct new fiber-to-the-premises tary for Rural Develop- According to a 2018 report by businesses and households in ny Inc. will use an $11.8 million (FTTP) facilities, and upgrade Ament Anne Hazlett has the Federal Communications Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Ken- loan to improve telecommuni- digital subscriber line (DSL) announced the United States Commission, 80 percent of the tucky, Minnesota, North Caroli- cations for nearly 10,000 cus- and FTTP electronics. The im- Department of Agriculture is 24 million American households na, North Dakota, New Mexico, tomers in the Carrizozo, Cloud- provements will enhance the investing in infrastructure proj- who lack reliable, affordable, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and croft and Tularosa exchanges. company’s services and provide ects in a dozen states to improve high-speed internet are in rural Virginia. Tularosa will build 176 miles subscribers voice and higher e-connectivity in rural communi- areas. USDA’s investments in Here in New Mexico, the Tu- of fiber-optic facilities, con- broadband speeds. ties. broadband infrastructure are “In the modern economy, helping transform rural Amer- rural broadband is a lifeline to ica, providing innovation and quality of life and economic op- technology to increase econom- portunity,” Hazlett said. “With ic competitiveness and opportu- that impact, USDA is fiercely nities. committed under the leadership USDA is investing $91 million of Agriculture Secretary Perdue through the Telecommunica- on expanding access to e-Con- tions Programs. The 19 projects

A group of Tarahumaras stand near a highway near Juárez. (Photos by Morgan Smith)

LORENA continued from page 17

complex is like a shining star in a sea of shacks and muddy streets. When I first visited there were 16 students and they all had uniforms except the two oldest girls. For many, school is doubly hard. the Tarahumaras have their own language and many of the students, therefore, must learn DEMING Spanish in addition to their reg- ular courses. ART CENTER This heroic teacher, Lorena 100 South Gold, Deming, NM Mon thru Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm was born in the city of Chihua- hua and studied at a university in A Tarahumara woman stays in a colonia near Juárez, far from iit or nur rts o te d est Copper Canyon where the Indians usually make their homes. Lectures and demonstrations at the Guachochi in the southern part Transportation Room of the Deming Luna of the state of Chihuahua. She is Lorena is “How can you keep do- mas. His younger brother, Rubén Mimbres Museum, 301 S Silver, Deming NM, now 28 years old. ing this year after year?” and his sister, Bethzaida are both on Saturday, January 5, 2019 by the exhibiting When I visited in 2015, she Obviously, she has a sense of talented and studious. Will there artists. We will have a schedule at the Deming didn’t have a car; if she wanted to dedication and commitment that be anything for them when they Arts Center closer to the exhibit and posted on Facebook and on our website: demingarts.org buy food or other necessities she is far above the ordinary, espe- graduate? La Casa de Amor Para had to walk to the highway and cially in Mexico where the edu- Niños, based in Santa Fe, recent- rtist eception Sunday, January 6, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm use the bus system. If she wanted cation system has for years been ly took the lead in building the to visit her family in Chihuahua, run by the unions. But this is not first public high school in Palo- iit January 5, 2019 through January 30, 2019 she had to take a local bus east uncommon along the border – in- mas, a dramatic improvement in in uncing towards Juárez then come back dividuals like her make extraor- the educational system there. ster in orer icrd rie January 7, 2019. Cost of $15.00 due in advance and west towards Chihuahua in the dinary efforts to help others. On Dec. 1, Mexico’s new pres- is non refundable. Stop by the Art Center to sign long-distance bus. Water comes The second question – one ident, Andrés Manuel López Ob- up. Three classes will be given during the day. in a water truck. that is not her responsibility – is rador was inaugurated. He cam- idrens ree rt ss Although there were many what happens if you get these paigned on a platform of creating January 12, 2019 10:00 am to 12:00 pm people living in the area, I felt kids through high school? What jobs and improving the educa- Must sign up as space is limited that she was totally isolated and is next for them? Are there tional system and won an over- Deming Arts Center, 100 S Gold St, Deming NM 88030 wouldn’t be able to last. She now jobs? whelming victory. Can he fulfill 575-546-3663 Check us out on Facebook has a car which at least gives her In the case of Elvira’s grand- those promises? If so, the ded- This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, some freedom of mobility. children, Hector and Yeira, both ication of teachers like Lorena a division of the Department of Cultural A airs www.demingarts.org There are 27 Tarahumara dropped out and went to work Solares will have been worth it. families in the colony. Some are briefly in maquilas earning less If so, there still may be a chance friends of Lorena’s and will invite than $40 a week. Since then, Hec- for her students, for Rubén and her over for dinner; others have tor has gotten by with a series of Bethzaida in Palomas, and for little interest in education. To short-term, part-time jobs taking Hector in Juárez. them it doesn’t matter whether care of livestock and driving a or not their children go to school. truck. Yeira has gone off with a Morgan Smith has been For the Tarahumara students it’s loser of a boyfriend. traveling to the border for a miracle to have a teacher like In Palomas, I’ve been helping many years in order to her. Bringing oranges seems like the grandkids of Reyna Cisne- document conditions there and Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. a tiny gesture until you see the ros. Enrique, the oldest at 18 assist various humanitarian PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 looks on these kids’ faces when and very smart and handsome, organizations as well as they have fresh fruit. dropped out and is now totally several families. He can be (575) 546-3922 My question for someone like adrift. There are no jobs in Palo- reached at 505-982-9620. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 19

ON STAGE Carmina Pax Oñate High School Choirs to perform at Carnegie Hall Fountain Theatre Featuring the best independent, foreign and documentary films in the southwest! Oñate High School Choral De- partment has been accepted to January 4 – 10 The Second Time Around sing with other auditioned choirs January 11 – 17 Beautiful Boy (OC) in a premiere performance of a new piece by Z. Randall Stroope, January 18 – 24 At Eternity’s Gate (OC) Carmina Pax. January 25 -31 Liyana The performance will take NOTE: Saturday, Jan. 26 No matinee. place April 5-9 at New York Thursday, Jan 31 1:30 matinee; no evening show. City’s famed Carnegie Hall. 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla • www.mesillavalleyfilm.org • (575) 524-8287 This will be the first time that a musical ensemble from Oñate High School will perform at the world-renowned venue. Mountain Music “I couldn’t be more proud of this group of talented students,” CHECK US OUT ON CRAIG’S LIST said Las Cruces Public Schools The Oñate High School Choir performs at the fall meeting of the New & Used Musical Instruments Superintendent Greg Ewing. New Mexico School Boards Association, Region VII, meeting on “I’ve often heard the Oñate Oct. 23 in the Oñate High School Commons. (Courtesy Photo) Consignments choirs perform and have been raising in a variety of different successful tour of Hollywood, Trade-Ins blown away by their abilities. ways, from selling chocolates we were able to crescendo into 2330 S. Valley Drive There is no question that they and collecting sponsorships to another realm of choral distinc- are deserving of this honor.” babysitting and dog-walking. tion,” Fellman said. “I am look- 523-0603 A panel of choral clinicians The cost of the trip is currently ing forward to seeing our forty M-F 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 10AM - 2PM associated with Manhattan Con- set at $1,189 per singer, Oñate singers represent Oñate and our cert Productions selected Oñate High School Choral Director community on a national level.” for this performance opportuni- Ryan Fellman said. Those interested in helping www.LaPosadaLiving.org ty after hearing a recorded per- “Year after year, the choirs the group raise funds for this 575-523-4700 formance sent from the previous at Oñate set the tone for a new experience are asked to contact 299 Montana Ave., year. level of excellence and I am Fellman by email at rfellman@ Las Cruces The singers are currently fund- delighted that, after last year’s lcps.net. Our Family Committed to Your Family WESTERN HERITAGE Pat Garrett Festival “I Feel Like Famous lawman and Billy the Kid remembered I’m at

at Garrett Western Heritage Historian and local author Da- Home!” Festival, presented by the vid Thomas will talk about events – JEANNE WURGLER, PDoña Ana Historical Soci- leading up to the killing of Pat Gar- LA POSADA RESIDENT ety and the Rio Grande Theatre, rett at 4 p.m. invites the southern New Mexico At 4:30 p.m. reenactments be- community to explore the life, con- gin with the preliminary examina- • We can guide you in making informed decisions about your care troversies, and legacy of Pat Gar- tion of Wayne Brazel, the March to maintain your dignity, comfort and rett, the Wild West’s most famous 4, 1908 event that led to Brazel’s quality of life. lawman. All events are free. indictment for killing Garrett. The • Our care can be provided in the place Best remembered for killing Bil- reenactment uses the actual words you call home. If you experience ly the Kid, Garrett lived in Doña of the courtroom hearing. Then symptoms that cannot be managed at home we can provide 24 hour Ana County for 12 years, served as Thomas will talk about Brazel’s tri- nursing care at our in-patient hospice county sheriff for four years, and al and the outcome. care unit, La Posada. Pat Garrett was killed in the county on Feb. 28, At 6 p.m. Karla Steen will read • Hospice care in a covered benefit 1908. love letters in a program called under Medicare, Medicaid, VA and Events planned include an ex- “Querida Esposa: Travel Back in most insurance. We will inform you if Mesilla Book Center there are any out of pocket expenses. hibition of images from the ear- Time on a Journey of Love.” Steen • Books about the West, Mexico, horses, cowboys, Native Americans & More • Your hospice care benefit includes ly days of movie theaters in Las will read and discuss the affec- • Children’s books & Toys Cruces at the Rio Grande Theatre tionate and informative letters the care provided by your specialized • Gifts & more care team, medications, and durable downtown, opening with a recep- written by Patrick F. Garrett to his ‘Some of the best books never make the bestseller lists’ medical equipment. tion at 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. wife, Apolinaria Guiterrez-Garrett, On the Plaza • (575) 526-6220 299 E. Montana • Las Cruces, NM 88005 Contact us at 575-523-4700 or The festival itself begins at noon between the years 1889 and 1896. Tue-Sat 11 am-5:30 pm www.mvhospice.org visit our website mvhospice.org Saturday, Feb. 2, at Rio Grande These letters, scripted to Apoli- Sun 1 pm-5 pm, Closed Mon Theatre with “Sing the Legend,” a naria and the Garrett children, live musical presentation by Dan show Pat Garrett the man, rath- Crow, John Wood, and Scott Gal- er than the legend. These letters breath. Crow and company will demonstrate his deep efforts to perform nine historic western stay connected to his “Dear Wife” songs. For each song, the present- and family throughout his daily ers will give a history of the song, life on the road as he fought to including information such as the make ends meet. artists who created the work, what Finally, at 7:30 p.m. a “History of historic western characters or Movie Theaters in Las Cruces” and events are addressed in the song, “Billy the Kid,” the movie is a his- the circumstances in which it was tory of the theaters of Las Cruces first performed and the popular re- and introduction to the film “Billy ception. the Kid.” The original world pre- Songs include “The Owlhoot miere of the film was held in the Trail,” “Jesse James,” “Sam Bass & Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces the Wampus Cat,” “Billy the Kid,” on Oct. 12, 1930. “Billy the Kid” “Joel & Josie,” “Lawdog Lament” was directed by King Vidor, and and “Sidekicks & Saddles Pals.” stars Johnny Mack Brown as Billy, At 1:30 p.m. begins the movie and Wallace Beery as Garrett. The “Four Faces West,” made in 1948 cost for this final event is $5. All and directed by Alfred E. Green. the others are free. This film is based on a story by Eu- The Rio Grande Theatre is locat- gene Manlove Rhodes and features ed at 211 Main St. Las Cruces and Charles Bickford as Pat Garrett. can be reached at 575-541-2290. 20 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

Coots paddle around in the quiet pond at Outlaw Clubhouse pond in Alto. (Photos by Yvonne Lanelli) WINGING IT! • YVONNE LANELLI Winter Bird Count It’s not just the partridge in a pear tree

hen bird clubs around easy to count, their white bod- the U.S., Canada and ies and rusty head and necks Wmany countries in the providing easily recognized field Western Hemisphere conduct marks. Canvasbacks are div- their annual Audubon Christmas ing ducks, so when one dived, Bird Count (CBC), every bird we were careful not to count it visible to keen-eyed birders gets again when it surfaced. counted. Ring-necked ducks are also For Lincoln County Bird Club black and white, but, despite (LCBC), raptors, bluebirds, wa- their name, do not show a ring terfowl, ravens, blackbirds, jun- around their necks but rather a cos, grosbeaks, robins and more small white ring near the distal took center stage at the 2017 edge of their bills. Likewise, CBC. black and white bufflehead “CBC is an early-winter bird ducks required a close look at census, conducted during a their distinctive head markings. three-week period every year be- Far easier to spot and count tween Dec. 14 to Jan. 5, inclusive were mallards, the males’ ir- dates,” said Anita Powell, LCBC idescent emerald green head co-founder. and neck their signature field Bird clubs pick one day during mark. Lacking distinct color and that three-week period and go A solitary coot paddles in the quiet pond at Rainmakers Golf Course pond in Alto. adorned in drab brown, female out to count species and individ- mallards would have been dif- uals. We chose the last Saturday itself was full of visitors and few flock of numerous other thirsty are not, according to the Cornell ficult to ID. But, since they al- in December for our CBC day birds ventured out. fliers and flitters. Dozens of spe- Lab website. With their scraw- ways followed their mates, even which resulted in good and bad I was lucky; my team – lead- cies and hundreds of individuals ny feet and pointed bill, they a novice birder such as I could results, depending on location. er John Morton, Paula Midrales, filled our lists. are more closely related to rails easily count them. Members sorted into teams with John Pajovac and myself – was So, what did we see? “Wa- than ducks. When swimming, At small ponds just off Little novices mixed with experts. As assigned the lakes and ponds terfowl and Western bluebirds they look like small ducks, but Creek Road in Rancho Ruidoso, the most novice, I volunteered of Alto’s three country club golf dominated the species and indi- on land, they resemble chickens. a pair of red-winged blackbirds to drive so sharp-eyed experts courses – Alto Lakes, Outlaw vidual count,” said John Morton, “And baby coots are red,” flitted among dry phragmites. could spot and ID birds more and Rainmakers – and a stock my team leader. pointed out John as we counted Although I see occasional easily. tank off a hiking trail in the Fort American widgeons alternat- the brown and black adults. Western bluebirds and mountain The good news: away from Ru- Stanton Snowy River Cave Na- ed between “grazing” on the fair- Since nearly every water bird bluebirds around my house in idoso, LCBC members rejoiced tional Conservation Area. At the ways and dabbling in the water. was brown or black with white, Alto, I saw dozens of them at the in warm sunny, windless weath- golf course ponds, waterfowl At the Outlaw Clubhouse pond, I relied on John’s explanation of ponds and stock tank. Mountain er that brought out hundreds of splashed and dived in abun- we heard them whistling. Ameri- field marks for accurate count- birds, especially at ponds and dance. Those ponds plus the can coots, sometimes referred to ing. COOT lakes. The bad news: Ruidoso stock tank attracted flock after as mudhens, resemble ducks but Canvasback ducks proved continued on page 21 DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 21

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COOT continued from page 20 bluebirds are smaller than West- said triumphantly. Another first wires. Even when we stopped ern bluebirds and their color- for my Life List. the car right under them, they regor our M irect rimar are ation is brighter blue. Gray-eyed juncos also flitted stared straight ahead, ignoring ori our N edica ome Western bluebirds are a from tree to tree, their distinc- us completely. deeper blue with a distinctive tive “flap-swoop” flying pattern “I’m surprised we haven’t rust-colored “vest” that extends that shows their white tail feath- seen any hawks,” I mused as to the back. Females are mostly ers only in flight making them we returned to our parked car. gray with paler orange vests and easy to spot. As if on cue, an adult male red- w paler blue wings. Common ravens and Amer- tailed hawk appeared a hundred Siler Cit NM ican crows also made appear- At the ponds and stock tank, yards ahead. We watched it for -- they flitted from juniper tree to ances. How to tell them apart? a second or two before it disap- www.iaccesshc.com juniper tree in unison, frequent- Crows are smaller; ravens big- peared. -- Fax iaccessgmail.com ly perching on a topmost branch ger. Teams assigned to Alto Lake to survey. Their “posing” made it Crows typically travel in and to Ruidoso reported more easy to ID them. groups (called a “murder of hikers, dogs and bikers on the At the stock tank, a flash of crows”); ravens generally pair trails than birds. “We did see a black and white from a fast-fly- up. Crows’ tails are a short fan great blue heron at Alto Lake,” ing flock grabbed my attention. shape; ravens’ tails are long and verified Craig Cathey, partnering When they settled in a large wedge-shaped. Raven heads are with his wife Barbara. “But the piñon, we scanned the branches large with massive beaks. usual species and numbers sim- for individuals. “Evening gros- I spotted a medium-sized dark ply weren’t there.” beak!” announced an exultant bird with a reddish breast and Neither was the partridge in a John. “We don’t usually see them longish legs running along the pear tree. at this altitude.” fairway. ‘My gosh, that looks like Care to join your local bird Silver City, NM I trained my binoculars on an a robin but it’s not spring yet!” club at their CBC this year? individual. His bright yellow, “American robins frequent- Most bird clubs welcome extra black and white markings stood ly stay in the same place year- pairs of eyes, so give your club out even partially hidden in round, so you’ll see them all win- a call, polish your binoculars, shade. “A first for my Life List,” ter here,” John said. bone up on local species and Silver City Zen Center I said quietly, wanting to shout Wow — another bird myth enjoy contributing to a national (Ginzan-ji Zen Buddhist Temple) with excitement. busted. conservation effort. Perched atop a dead bush Sharp-eyed Paula Midrales Meditation Practice (Zazen) Monday-Friday 8:00 am was a solitary bird. We trained spotted an American Kestrel Novice birder and freelance our binoculars on it. “Gray body on a power wire, then a bit far- writer Yvonne Lanelli (www. Zazen, Kinhin & Dharma Talk Saturday 9:00 am with dark wing--wait, is that a ther down the road, two more evlanelli.com) enjoys adding Dokusan (interview with teacher) by appointment white line on the wing?” John perched. North America’s small- new birds to her Life List, th asked. We focused tightly. est falcons didn’t appear all that which so far does not include 506 W. 13 St. th “Yes,” we answered. predacious as they perched per- the partridge in a pear tree. Resident Priest (corner of 13 and Virginia) Rev. Dr. Oryu Paul Stuetzer Silver City, NM • 575-388-8874 “Townsend’s solitaire!” John fectly still on their individual “But I’m still looking,” she said. 22 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

SUNDAYS necessary. Silver City Public Archaeology Society — BODY • MIND • SPIRIT Library, 515 W. College First Sunday of every Avenue, 538-3672 or ref@ month, field trip. 536-3092, Grant County Weekly Events silvercitymail.com. [email protected]. Yoga class — Free class this month’s location: Babytime Sing & Play — 1 Medical Center Conference taught by Colleen Stinar. [email protected]. p.m., Silver City Public MONDAYS Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. 1-2 p.m. Episcopal Church PFLAG Silver City — First Library, 515 W. College AARP Widowed and Single Storytime — 10:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Seventh and Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the Avenue. Stories, songs, Persons of Grant County Silver City Public Library, Texas. 574-5451. Unitarian Universalist rhymes and movement for —10:30 a.m., second 515 W. College Avenue. Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan. infants 0-12 months and Monday, Cross Point For children ages 0-5, no FRIDAYS Confidential support for their caregivers. Free, no Assembly of God Church. registration necessary. 538- Overeaters Anonymous — 7 LGBTQ persons and their registration necessary. 538- All singles welcome. 3672 or ref@silvercitymail. p.m., First United Methodist families. 575-590-8797. 3672 or ref @silvercitymail. Contact Sally, 537-3643. com. Church. 654-2067. Republican Party of Grant com. Al-Anon family group, New Silver City Woman’s Club — County — 6 p.m., second Back Country Horsemen — Hope —12:05 p.m. First THURSDAYS 10:30 a.m., second Friday, Monday, 3 Rio de Arenas 6 p.m., second Wednesday, Presbyterian Church, corner ARTS Anonymous —5:30 411 Silver Heights Blvd. Road (the old Wrangler WNMU Watts Hall, opposite of 20th and Swan Streets, p.m., Unitarian Universalist Monthly meeting, lunch is at restaurant). CVS Pharmacy, Hwy. 180. Silver City. Open meeting. Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan noon. Lucinda, 313-4591. Slow Flow Yoga — 11:30 Subject to change. 574- Contact: 313-7891. St. Artists recovering Women’s Al-Anon Meeting: a.m.- 12:45 p.m., Lotus 2888. Meditation for Beginners through the 12 Steps. 534- Women Embracing Center, 211 W. Broadway, A Course in Miracles — — 5:30 p.m., Lotus Center, 1329. Recovery — 5:30 Becky Glenn, 404-234- 7:15 p.m., 600 N. Hudson. 211 W. Broadway. Jeff, 956- Blooming Lotus Meditation p.m., La Clinica Health 5331. Information, 534-9172 or 6647. www.lotuscentersc. — 5:30 p.m., Lotus Center, and Birth Center, 3201 Southwest New Mexico 534-1869. 211 W. Broadway. 313- Ridge Loop, Silver City. org. Quilters Guild – 9:30 Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. 7417, [email protected]. Contact:313-7891. Silver City Squares — a.m., first Tuesday, Grant Silver City Public Library, De-stressing Meditations Dancing 6:30-8:30 p.m., County Extension Office, 515 W. College Avenue. — Noon-12:45 p.m., New SATURDAYS Methodist Church Santa 2610 N. Silver Street, North Free creative construction Church of the SW Desert, Rita Street entrance. Kay, entrance. Newcomers and fun with Lego, K’NEX, and Alcoholics Anonymous 1302 Bennett St. 313-4087. 3884227 or Linda 534-4523. visitors are welcome. 388- Strawbees! For children “Black Chip” —11 Grant County Rolling Stones Southwest New Mexico 8161. ages 6-12, no registration a.m.-noon, First United Gem and Mineral Society ACLU – noon, first Monday necessary. 538-3672 or Methodist Church. —6 p.m., second Thursday, (except September when WEDNESDAYS [email protected]. Double Feature Blockbuster 2045 Memory Lane, Silver it’s the second Monday), ACA Meeting (Adult Gilawriters — 1:00-3 p.m., Mega Hit Movie Night City. Anita, 907-830-0631. Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Children of Alcoholics and Silver City Food Co-op’s — 5:30-11 pm., Satellite/ Historic Mining District & Bullard St. in Silver City. Dysfunctional Families) Market Café Community Wellness Coalition. Tourism Meeting — 10 Bob Garrett, 575-590-4809. — 7-8:15 p.m. meets every Room, 615 N. Bullard St. Evening Prayer in the a.m., second Thursday, Wednesday at the New Contact Trish Heck, trish. Eastern Orthodox TUESDAYS Church of the Southwest [email protected] or call Bayard Community Center, Tradition — 5 p.m., Alzheimer’s/Dementia Desert, 714 N. Bullard St. 534-0207. 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. Theotokos Retreat Center, Support —1:30 p.m., First (new location). Athena, 575- Gin Rummy —1 p.m. at 537-3327. 5202 Hwy. 152, Santa Clara. Tuesday, Senior Center. 590-8300. Tranquilbuzz, corner of Little Artist Club — 10:30- 537-4839. Margaret, 388-4539. Al-Anon family group — 6 Yankie and Texas Streets in 11:30 a.m., Silver City Kids Bike Ride — 10 a.m., Bayard Historic Mine Tour p.m., Arenas Valley Church Silver City. Public Library, 515 W. Bikeworks, 815 E. 10th St. —9:30 a.m., Second of Christ, 5 Race Track Grant County Democratic College Avenue. Free Dave Baker, 388-1444. Tuesday, meet at Bayard Road, Arenas Valley (the Party —5:30 p.m., potluck; creative fun for children Narcotics Anonymous — 6 City Hall, 800 Central Ave. old radio station). Contact: 6:20 p.m., meeting, second ages 0-5. No registration p.m., New 180 Club, 1661 $5 fee covers two-hour bus 313-7891. Wednesday, Sen. Howie necessary. 538-3672 or Hwy. 180 E. tour of historic mines plus Archaeology Society — 6 Morales building, 3060 E. [email protected]. Spinning Group — 1-3 p.m., literature and map. Call p.m., third Wednesday Hwy. 180. 654-6060. TOPS — 5 p.m. First First Saturday, Yada Yada 537-3327 for reservation. every month, October- Grant County Federated Presbyterian Church, 1915 Yarn, 614 N. Bullard, 388- Figure/Model Drawing — April at 2045 Memory Republican Women Swan, 538-9447. 3350. 4-6 p.m. Contact Sam, 388- Lane, Silver City; May- – 11:30 a.m., Third Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 11:30 Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 10- 5583. First Tuesday, 6 p.m. September meetings begin Wednesday, WNMU a.m.-12:45 p.m., Lotus 11:30 a.m., Lotus Center, at the headquarters, next to with a pot-luck dinner at Cafeteria, Sunset Room. Center at 211 W. Broadway, 211 W. Broadway. All levels. the Chevron/Snappy Mart in 6 p.m. at Roundup Lodge 313-7997. Becky Glenn, 404-234- Becky Glenn, 404-234- Arenas Valley. Dan Larson, in San Lorenzo-Mimbres, Ladies Golf Association — 8 5331. 5331. 654-4884. convening for business at a.m. tee time, Silver City WildWorks Youth Space — 4 Multiple Sclerosis Support 7 p.m. Visit www.gcasnm. Golf Course. p.m. For children ages 10+ All phone numbers are area Group — 11:30 a.m., org, or email webmaster@ Prostate Cancer Support Space for youth to hang code 575 except as noted. first Tuesday at a local gcasnm.org, or call 536- Group — 6:30 p.m., third out, experiment, create and Send updates to events@ restaurant; email for 3092 for details. Wednesday, Gila Regional more. 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TALKING HORSES • SCOTT THOMSON Nature vs. Nurture It is possible for a horse to overcome a bad start in life

ecently, I was given a ing signs of various cancers. No young horse needs to be taught and at times was actually fun to horse may be limited in what it fascinating horse chal- one knows if this was planned about space, boundaries, re- play with in our sessions. I think can achieve, but it doesn’t mean Rlenge that became more breeding or just an “accident” spect and yielding to pressure. her conformation and her mind it’s of no use. Good skills, real- interesting when it brought out in a field somewhere, but This is exactly what happens in will limit what she can do long- istic expectations and a serious back memories of some of my clearly nobody cared about the the herd, and if it isn’t done, then term as a good riding horse, commitment can give any horse favorite courses in college. It whole process. There was abso- very quickly you end up with an but I think there could be other a chance. brought to mind the old argu- lutely no way the foal received 800 lb. two-year-old animal that things she can do. I hope some- ment, is nature more important even close to proper nutrition doesn’t understand the basic one recognizes this and has the Scott Thomson than nurture in the development during the gestation period. As rules of being a horse in the hu- patience to help her get there. lives in Silver of an individual of any species. we know with virtually every man’s world – which is what this For me, the best part of this City and Are factors like genetic make- species, nutritional deprivation horse was when I met her. This experience was that it con- teaches natural up and health during pregnancy during pregnancy can lead to is a very different role from that vinced me that it is possible, at horsemanship more important than the life one permanent developmental or of the caring, kind, loving human least in the horse world, to use and is born into? In fact, my senior physical issues after birth. who wants to help the horse competent, thorough, patient foundation thesis was wrapped around this At birth, this young horse with soft words and treats, blur- and consistent nurturing to training. You can contact him very discussion. didn’t exactly fall into a situa- ring all the lines while trying to overcome a terrible start given at [email protected] of What made this particular tion where thoughtful nurturing do good. Yes, there needs to be to an animal by nature. Such a 575-388-1830. situation even more education- and competent care and han- a lot of love and caring with a al was during the time I was dling would give her a chance. horse like this, but not at the ex- • Banish Back Pain involved with this horse, I also The mare was so starved she pense of the horse not learning • Increase Bone Density had the opportunity to see hors- couldn’t produce milk for the how to be a horse. Who else will PILATES es with near perfect nature – in foal, so the early nutritional teach her? DANCING STONES STUDIO • Sculpt Abdominal Muscles terms of breeding, bloodlines needs of a young horse from her During my recent travels I 109 N. BULLARD • SILVER CITY • Posture and Stride Retraining and health during pregnancy – mother’s milk could not be met. had the chance to sit and watch combined with equally thorough The mare was weak and not en- three mares with their three Duet Packages and One-on-One Instruction and natural nurturing during the gaged given her physical condi- foals, all between the ages of 575-538-1256 all-important early years of life. tion and there was no herd with one week and two months, all [email protected] These horses were truly inspir- experienced mares and other moving freely in an open space. Carol L. Watson-Brand ing – mature, calm, easy to train young horses to teach the filly What I saw was constant train- Fully Certified Pilates Instructor and willing partners, even at important lessons about how to ing from seasoned mares that very young ages. behave, body language between was as good as any quality hu- During my years with horses horses, boundaries, and no man trainer could give. With a and all the hundreds of horse/ chance to experience play with swift bite, maybe a light kick or human relationships I’ve en- horses her own age. Her start to some pinned ears, each foal was countered, I’ve experienced all life was really the worst of both getting schooled in what was ac- sides of this question. I’ve seen nature and nurture. ceptable and what wasn’t. They horses that have had everything When looking closely at her were learning about body lan- going for them the day they conformation, it appeared that guage and pressure/release, and were born, only to fall into the things just didn’t come together I saw that it all translated to the hands of cruel, ignorant or just perfectly in the womb. At times relationship with a human when plain incompetent owners or her behavior, with hyper-sen- I had the chance to join their lit- trainers. Many of these horses sitivity to certain sounds and tle herd. You have to be willing failed miserably at being the explosive behavior when she to assume this role to give a dis- kinds of horses people want- seemed to be surprised by the advantaged horse a chance to be ed, were labeled as problems, appearance of something unex- a horse someone wants. dangerous, stubborn or stupid pected, made me wonder about The second step is to make and were kicked down the road both her hearing and her vision. sure you teach to the capabili- to an unhappy life. Despite the No way to know for sure about ties, mental and physical, of the promising “nature” at the start, these senses, but we do know horse. In this case I used some the “nurture” they received af- for sure that nutritional health of the brilliant facial profiling ter entering our world overrode during pregnancy has a strong work of Linda Tellington-Jones Silver Alternative Medicine PA their potential. influence on how they develop. to help me understand how this I’ve also seen situations This young horse was real- horse would learn, how quickly Dr. Paul Stuetzer, PH.D., DOM Physician where the mare’s health during ly a textbook case of whether she would put things together pregnancy was not considered, nurture could trump nature in and what kind of reactions I Karen Prevost M.A., Medical Assistant nor the impact that would have a horse that was born with two might get if the horse was con- Acupuncture, Chinese Medicinals & on the development of the foal, strikes against it. fused. I felt the horse would Herbs, Homeopathic & Naturopathic or where no attention was paid How do you give a horse like be a slow learner with a short to the characteristics and ge- this a chance? Obviously, there attention span, and that her re- Medicine. Family Practice specializing netic backgrounds of the hors- would be an immediate need for actions could be explosive and in Pain Relief, Headaches, es that were bred to produce a proper nutrition and probably out of proportion to the request Allergies, Nutritional foal. When a horse born under supplementation to address the if she didn’t understand. I had Deficiencies, Immune these circumstances was fortu- shortfalls during development. to break every new thing down nate enough to get the right kind Likewise, the most important into very small pieces, and I Disorders, Nervous of nurturing and competent han- early activity for mental and could never progress to any System Disorders & dling from day one, in many cas- physical development would next step, no matter how small, Lifestyle Counseling. es the horse was able to grow be a herd with other foals and if all preliminary steps weren’t and develop into a useful equine experienced mares, but unlike in place first. I also had to be partner. In situations like this nutrition, that is simply not pos- willing to make working ses- it seems intelligent nurturing sible if the herd hasn’t already sions very short, always keep- could override nature’s input. been established. ing an eye open for the point I was faced with a horse liter- In my experience, the most where I’d lost her mentally. ally dealt a bad hand from the important steps to take are In my mind, the pace at which NCCAOM National day it was conceived. The mare these: I had to go and the rate at which was starved throughout her preg- First, you need to have a com- she learned could be attributed Certification, State licensed nancy, to the point where it was petent horse person who under- to the nature she was born with in New Mexico and amazing she could carry a foal to stands they must play the role of and her initial introduction to California. Provider for Blue 30 Years Experience. term and both would survive the the experienced mare. From the our world. 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BACK TO THE GARDEN Cabbage Heads Kids grow green across the nation

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Growing a colossal cabbage bages need at least six hours of cabbage patch – they compete 1330 Grant Street (across from Penny Park) may seem like a giant undertak- full sunlight, more if possible. for the food and water your cab- ing for young kids, but it’s easier • Survey Your Space: Bonnie bage needs. Be on the lookout than you think. All you need to O.S. Cross cabbages need at least for brown or white moths – these do is: three feet on each side to spread come from worms that love to • Let the Sunshine In: Cab- out. If you don’t have that much munch on cabbage. If you see space, use a large container. any, get rid of them right away. Services • Supplement Soil: Work Cold weather can damage your some compost cabbage. medications delivered into the soil – If the medical equipment cabbages love weather nutrient-rich soil. gets below emotional support • Feed Your 32° F, cover respite Food Plant: Start your cabbage your cabbage with a bucket or 24-hour availability off right with an cloth covering. ADL assistance all-purpose vege- • Hefty Harvest: In table fertilizer, then just 10 to 12 weeks, you bereavement support fertilize it according to should have a huge head of experience label directions to keep it cabbage you can be proud of. growing strong. Green thumbs and perse- compassion • Water Wisely: verance can pay off, medical supplies Your cabbage needs providing participat- at least one inch of ing children with a confidential rainfall each week. If great sense of pride volunteers it doesn’t rain, use a and accomplishment, Irma Santiago, MD watering can or garden a humongous cabbage, local cultural heritage hose to gently water and for the lucky state music therapy your plant at soil level. winner, the beginning of • Tend to Trouble: an educational fund for spiritual support Keep weeds out of the college. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 25

TUMBLEWEEDS • STATIA BUTTON DOUGHERTY Exploring the Past The forgotten cemeteries of hidalgo county a journey to the corner of the state

idalgo County of New out, and most of the railroad from the freeway, its skeletal Mexico, also referred to tracks pulled in the early 1960s, remains diminishing rapidly as Has “the bootheel” was the population began to relocate, each year passes. The story as part of Grant County, until 1919 sometimes dismantling and tak- told by the present property when the population and com- ing their homes with them, or owners goes something like this mercial enterprise was ample selling the building materials to – Steins was once an active train enough to support the division. be repurposed. town serving the local mining op- The county seat was in Lords- Cities and towns became liv- erations in the Peloncillo moun- burg. With silver mining, ranch- ing ghost towns, with miniscule tains. Its only water supply came ing and the railroad linking the populations. Some left little or from the water subsidies the rail- towns and cities of Hidalgo nothing, other than perhaps a road provided for the town and County, it became a bustling cemetery. At last census, the en- their steam engines. area at the beginning of the 20th tire county had a population of In 1944, the railroad an- century. But as the mines played less than 5,000. I invite my read- nounced it would no longer de- ers to join me now as I visit the liver water to Steins, with the remains of yesterday – the last nearby mining operations re- telltale evidence of the rich his- cently shut down. Anyone want- The grave of Uncle Bob’s arm keeps folks guessing at the Che- tory and exciting frontier days of ing to leave Steins could obtain nowth Family Cemetery. (Photos by Statia Dougherty) Hidalgo County’s prime. free passage, but residents had Our journey begins in Steins, very little time to gather pos- Virden the first New Mexico jump off sessions. Homes and belongings from Interstate 10. You can see were abandoned with most of 92 what is left of the ghost town the population, and much of the town remained intact. Later, a fire destroyed much of the town. While the town lies on the North side of the freeway, few are aware of the tiny cem- 70 etery that served the town, just on the south side. If a cemetery were ever a melancholy place, this particular one has to be the Gila saddest. Overgrown and aban- 90 National doned, many of the head stones Forest have been vandalized. Next, we head to Rodeo, New Mexico on Highway 80 to Ciene- Lordsburg ga Ranch. Homesteaders settled 1020 1020 here believing they were in Ar- izona. They filed a legal home- stead claim, but it wasn’t until The grave of William “Bill” Mitchell is one of the few at Steins Steins 1020 Cemetery that is still in good repair. years later when the property was surveyed that it was discov- through with three cattle rus- years, it is once again owned 80 338 ered they were actually just east tlers, two were shot dead and by Chenowth descendants. The Steins of the Arizona border in New their bodies thrown over their cemetery is on private property, Cemetery Mexico. The Chenowth family horses, and one shot but still but a house on the property is 145 homesteaded this land for many alive. The dead rustlers were available for rent to vacationers. years, acquiring neighboring buried in the corner of the family If you’d like to experience a lit- Cotton City homesteads as others gave up cemetery, while the other would tle bit of wild west history, this and quit after proving up. convalesce in the ranch house. might be your ticket. There are 338 Back in the 1800s it was com- A week later he would join his a more stories to be heard by the Chenowth Family mon for travelers to stop at friends in the corner of the fami- owners who reside on the prop- Cemetery 113 ranches to rest up and take a ly cemetery. erty. Animas Village meal with the residents. This is In more recent years the local Traveling farther south on 80 Cemetery 9 how three cattle rustlers came Border Patrol would arrest drug Highway 80, nestled in the foot- 9 Animas to rest in the Chenowth family smugglers from Mexico on the hills of the Peloncillo Mountains, Playas cemetery. A posse was traveling ranch. The smugglers were using is the family cemetery of the Pop- a burro to carry their goods, and eets. The Popeet family migrated the burro was left on the Ciene- to Rodeo as homesteaders with ga Ranch when its owners were high hopes for their future. Un- Rodeo taken for deportation. The burro fortunately, shortly after arriving still remains on the ranch and is in Rodeo, the deadly 1918 flu living out a happy life of leisure. pandemic hit the San Simon Val- Popeet Family There is one other grave of ley hard, and several members Cemetery Hidalgo County C001 unusual curiosity in the family of the family succumbed within cemetery. This is the grave of a short period of time. This was Uncle Bob’s arm. The story told the beginning of the family cem- to me by Lynn Chenowth goes etery. More family members died like this: The boy was crawling before they Popeets decided to 81 underneath a barbed wire fence leave the valley for good. This Animas when his .22 rifle went off and cemetery is on private property Mountains the slug went into his arm. He and not open for public viewing. later developed gangrene, and Traveling east on New Mex- his father amputated the arm. ico Highway 9, we come to the C001 Unfortunately, he did not re- corner of Animas Road and Hwy move all the poison, and more 9. Here lies a tiny cemetery with had to be amputated. The sur- little remaining knowledge of its Coronado National geries were crudely preformed internments. Oral history from Forest at home. locals tells a tale of a man lead- This is also the homestead ing a wagon train west when Cloverdale where Geronimo took his last they were attacked and slaugh- meal with General Miles before tered by Apaches. However, the boarding the train for prison. Cloverdale Antelope Cemetery Wells Although the ranch was lost to CEMETERIES the Chenowth family for some continued on page 26 26 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

Animas Village Cemetery. (Photos by Statia Dougherty)

CEMETERIES continued from page 25 one remaining headstone that hasn’t succumbed to the ele- ments or been trampled by cat- tle tells a different story. This is the marker of Willard Arnold. Willard’s monument reveals many clues, the first being the date of his death, 1915. Since the days of wagon trains and Indian raids were over by then, it is impossible to claim that the cemetery is full of victims of an Indian massacre, or that this man was a trail boss. There is no documented history of the cause of Willard’s death at the tender Cloverdale Cemetery. age of 23, but there is one more clue on his headstone. Toward the Ranch. Taking Highway 9 east fences here and I have a total dance and dinner that awaited calling.” I wasn’t really in Mexi- bottom of the obelisk, there is the to CO01, I will travel south al- sense of freedom. them. The beef was provided by co, but close enough to confuse emblem of the Woodmen of the most to the border of Mexico. As As I approach the area where the Diamond A Ranch, and the my phone. I open the gate that World. I travel the 30-some miles I am the town of Cloverdale once was cowboys would tend it for hours. leads to the cemetery and pass I was also able to find out that happy that on this day I’ve de- situated, the valley opens and After a day of fun and feasting, through, noticing how tall the this small cemetery was called cided to wear my snake boots, offers spectacular views of the the women would change into lush grasses are; I’m understand- Animas Village Cemetery, and although I’m not ready to put spacious, green grasses and the their party dresses and they’d ing why this valley is perfect for was located in Animas Station, them to the test. Four times I’ve rugged mountains that shelter it. dance and play music into the cattle grazing. now just Animas. Locals say passed rattlesnakes on the road. I drift off into a day dream about wee hours of the morning. To- Finally, I see the headstones of there are other grave markers I also have to stop for other an- the early days when Cloverdale day, the only remaining building the small cemetery poking over hidden under years of accumu- imals, such as black tail deer, was a real town. In 1913, the first of the once-bustling town is the the tall grass. Cautiously I make lated dirt, many of them belong- pronghorn and free-range cattle. annual Cloverdale barbecue and general store. my way to the gate to photo- ing to children. Efforts to un- The mature Cottonwood Trees dance began. A Redtail hawk swoops down graph the markers of some of the cover these forgotten markers and Oaks mark the path of a me- People would show up from in front of my car, only noticing revered cattlemen and pioneers are under way. andering creek. Browsers take miles around, traveling this the meal he’s after, and paying of the territory. The Cloverdale Our last destination, Clover- the shade that they offer and very road in their buggies, buck- no attention to me. My phone Cemetery is on private property dale, is situated on the Gray gorge themselves on lush gam- boards, and tin lizzies. They alerts me, “Welcome to Mexico, and requires permission in order Ranch, now the Diamond A ma and bear grass. There are no were ready for the giant barn you are now using international to gain entry.

A headstone at Steins Cemetery is kept from disintegrating by the protection of a cholla cactus. The Chenowth Family Cemetery. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 27

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GRANT COUNTY house. St., 534-9404. Daily L. DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, Lohman Ave. , Las Cruces, NM Silver City JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Bull- VICKI’S EATERY, 315 N. Texas, 521-3434. Pizza: L D. 88005, 575-524-9251. Monday - ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, 1617 ard St. Coffeeshop, baked goods, 388-5430. www.vickiseatery. DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle De Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Special- Silver Heights Blvd., 538-3665. sandwiches, wraps: B L. com. Saturday-Sunday breakfast; Guadalupe, 523-6700. Southwest- izing in Relleno Burritos and Other Breakfast items, burgers, sand- KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 Moun- Monday-Saturday lunch; and ern, steaks, seafood: L D, Sun. Mexican Food wiches: Sunday B L, all week B tain View Road, 388-4512. Mexi- Friday-Saturday dinner. champagne brunch buffet. GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST L D. can: Tuesday to Saturday B L D. WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL, DUBLIN STREET PUB, 1745 E. FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. CACTUS JACKS, 1307 N. Pope LA COCINA RESTAURANT, 201 2005 Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, University Ave., 522-0932. Irish, Chinese: L D. St. 538-5042. Gluten-free, healthy W. College Ave., 388-8687. Mexi- burgers, appetizers, salads: L D. American: Saturday D. GRANDY’S COUNTRY COOK- groceries, grill fast foods and can: L D. TRANQUILBUZZ CAFÉ, 112 W. EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, ING, 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. beverages. Monday to Friday B L LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., Yankie St. Coffee shop, coffee, 363 S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mex- American: B L D. D, Saturday and Sunday L. 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to home-made pastries and ice ican: L D. HABANERO’S 600 E. Amador Sunday B L D. cream, fresh fruit smoothies. ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN FOOD, Ave., 524-1829. Fresh Mexican: CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and 830 W. Picacho, 647-0240. Mexi- B L D. BEAR MOUNTAIN Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican DOÑA ANA COUNTY can: B L D. HACIENDA DE MESILLA, 1803 and American: B L. FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Rd., Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. LODGE, 60 Bear Mountain Las Cruces & Mesilla ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, Ameri- Steaks, barbecue, seafood, sand- Ranch Road, 538-2538. B LITTLE TOAD CREEK RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. can, Mexican: L D. wiches, salads, pasta: L D. L, special D by reservation BREWERY & DISTILLERY, 434, 523-5911. American: Monday FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor, 532- only. 200 N. Bullard St., 956- to Friday B L. 5624. Mexican: B L D. HIGH DESERT BREWING ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 1983 THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 COMPANY, 1201 W. Had- CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway 6144. Burgers, wings, sal- Calle del Norte, 526-1271. S. Espina, 524-GAME. Sports bar ley Ave., 525-6752. Brew 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday and grill: L D. ads, fish, pasta, craft beers Mexican plus hot dogs, burgers, pub: L D. to Friday L D. and cocktails: Monday to quesadillas: B L D. THE GAME II: EXTRA INNINGS COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Re- SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 4131 ANDELE RESTAURANTE, INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS, gional Medical Center, 538-4094. Sunday L D. Northrise Drive, 373-4263, Live 1950 Calle del Norte, 526-9631. 1245 El Paseo Rd., 647-5956. American: B L. music on weekends. American, MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and Mexican: Monday B L, Tuesday to Greek and International: B L D. Southwest, now serving weekend Broadway Mexican food stand: Sunday B L D. JOSEFINA’S OLD GATE CAFÉ, DIANE’S RESTAURANT, brunch 10 a.m. Saturdays and 956-3361. Monday to Saturday B AQUA REEF, 141 N. Roadrunner 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525- Sundays: L D 510 N. Bullard St., 538- L early D. Parkway, 522-7333. Asian, sushi: 2620. Pastries, soups, salads, GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor (Ho- 8722. Fine dining (D), MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Dr., LD. sandwiches: Monday to Thursday tel Encanto), 532-4277. Mexican: 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de Me- L, Friday to Sunday B L. steaks, seafood, pasta, B L D. Monday to Thursday L, Friday L D. silla, 527-5155. Coffeehouse. KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. Universi- GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, Home sandwiches (L), salads: MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 N. Ala- ty, 522-4133. Smoothies, frozen of the Texas Size Burrito, 1008 E. Tuesday to Saturday L N. Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, meda St. No. 16, 527-2483, www. yogurt: B L D. D, Sunday D only (fami- salads, sandwiches, baked goods: abiteofbelgium.com. Belgium and ly-style), weekend brunch. Tuesday to Saturday B, L. American food: Daily B L. NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina, Ste. Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, salads, DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, Monday to Saturday B L D. casual fare, espresso: Monday to Saturday L D. The Hub, Suite A, Bullard PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, 312 N. Bullard St., 388-8600. BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main St., St., 534-9229. Artisan Dessert, ice cream: Monday to 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday to breads, pastries, sandwich- Saturday. Sunday B L. es, deli: Monday to Satur- Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Madrid Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding day B L early D, Sunday L. BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., 534-4401. American, steaks, greenchile cheeseburgers. Tues- day to Saturday L D. DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 barbecue, brewpub: Tuesday to BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El Silver Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Saturday L D. Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B Mexican: B L. L D. Now serving beer. DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 REVEL, 304 N. Bullard, CAFÉ DON FELIX, 2290 Calle de Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. 388-4920. Elevated comfort Parian, 652-3007. Mexican, street Breakfast, American: B L, break- food. Weekdays LD, week- tacos, mini-burgers: Wednesday to Weekdays: lunch 11-4 • dinner 5-9 fast served throughout. EatDrinkRevel.com 304 N. Bullard St. Saturday L D, Sunday brunch only Weekends: brunch 9-3 • dinnerClosed 3-9 Wednesday EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson ends BD, closed Wednes- 575-388-4920 closed Wednesday Silver City, NM 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tues- days. CARILLO’S CAFÉ, 330 S. Church, day, Wednesday and Sunday B L 523-9913. Mexican, American: Thursday to Saturday B L D. SILVER BOWLING CENTER Monday to Saturday L D. FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bull- CAFÉ, 2020 Memory Lane, CHACHI’S RESTAURANT, 2460 ard St. Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday 538-3612. American, Mexican, S. Locust St.-A, 522-7322. Mexi- to Friday L D, Slices until 7 p.m. hamburgers: Daily L D. can: B L D. FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., Suite C. 388-1964. Seven days L, SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 526-4184. Mexican: Monday to Sunday L, D. 1530 N. Hudson, 388-2027. Saturday B L D. GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett Coffee shop: Monday to CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. Ste. St. Coffeeshop. Monday to Satur- Saturday B L, early D. 10, 532-0141. Mexican: B L D. day 8 a.m.-noon. DAY’S HAMBURGERS, Water GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver and Las Cruces streets, 523-8665. Heights Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: SUNRISE ESPRESSO, Burgers: Monday to Saturday L D. L D. PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, 500 GRANDMA’S CAFÉ, 900 Silver 1212 E. 32nd St., 534- S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Pe- Heights Blvd., 388-2627. Ameri- 9565. Coffee shop, bakery: can-smoked meats, sandwiches, can, Mexican: B L. Monday to Friday B L, early steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College D, Saturday B L only. DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 El Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D. Paseo, 524-2396. Mexican, sea- JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. food: B L D. St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday Craft Beer Craft Spirits Fine Pub Food in The Hub. 597-8272. Monday to DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Valley to Saturday L D Sunday B. 200 N. Bullard, Downtown Silver City Thursday L, Friday and Saturday L Dr., 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, 117 575-956-6144 littletoadcreek.com D (closes at 4 p.m.). Sunday B L, Monday to Saturday Market St., 388-1350. Coffee- TASTE OF VEGAS, 303 E. 13th B L D. open seven days a week your local craft boozery 28 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

LA NUEVA CASITA CAFÉ, 195 N. fare: Monday to Saturday: B L Sandwiches, coffee, bakery: B L D. burgers, sandwiches, Mexican: Daily Mesquite, 523-5434. Mexican and early D. ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO, B L early D. HIDALGO COUNTY American: B L. NELLIE’S CAFÉ, 1226 W. Hadley 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 524- Pinos Altos Lordsburg LA POSTA RESTAURANT DE Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tuesday 2408. Wine tasting, bistro: L D. BUCKHORN SALOON AND EL CHARRO RESTAURANT, 209 S. MESILLA, 2410 Calle De San to Friday B L. SUNSET GRILL, 1274 Golf Club OPERA HOUSE, Main Street, 538- P Blvd., 542-3400. Mexican: B L D. Albino, 524-3524Mexican, steak- NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 2605 Road (Sonoma Ranch Golf Course 9911. Steakhouse, pasta, burgers: FIDENCIO’S, 604 E. Motel Dr., 542- house: L D, Saturday, Sunday and Missouri Ave., 522-0440. Mexican: clubhouse), 521-1826. American, Monday to Saturday D. 8989. Mexican: B L early D. holidays also B. L D. Southwest, steak, burgers, sea- Santa Teresa KRANBERRY’S FAMILY RESTAU- LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 310 S. food, pasta: B L D. RANT, 1405 Main St., 542-9400. Dr., 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexican: TERIYAKI BOWL, 2300 N. Main BILLY CREWS, 1200 Country Club Road, 589-2071. Steak, seafood: L D. Mexican, American: B L D. burgers, fried chicken: L D, Satur- Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday to St., 524-2055. Japanese: Mon.- MAMA ROSA’S PIZZA, 1312 day and Sunday also B. Saturday. L D. Sat. L D. LUNA COUNTY Main St., 542-8400. Pizza, subs, LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFÉ, 2701 ORIENTAL PALACE, 225 E. Idaho, TERIYAKI CHICKEN HOUSE, 805 calzones, salads, chicken wings, Deming W. Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. 526-4864. Chinese: L D. El Paseo Rd., 541-1696. Japanese: cheeseburgers, shrimp baskets: L D. ADOBE DELI, 3970 Lewis Flats French pastry, deli, sandwiches: PAISANO CAFÉ, 1740 Calle de Mon.-Fri. L D. RAMONA’S CAFÉ, 904 E. Motel Road SE, 546-0361. Bar, deli, Tuesday to Sunday B L. Mercado, 524-0211. Mexican: B THAI DELIGHT DE MESILLA, Dr., 542-3030. Mexican, American: steaks: L D. LET THEM EAT CAKE, 1001 E. L D. 2184 Avenida de Mesilla, 525- Tuesday to Friday B L D, Sunday B BALBOA MOTEL & RESTAURANT, University Ave. Suite D4, 680- PEPE’S, 1405 W. Picacho, 541- 1900. Thai, salads, sandwiches, mid-day D. 708 W. Pine St., 546-6473. Mexican, 5998. Cupcakes: Tuesday to 0277. Mexican: B L D. seafood, steaks, German: L D. American: Monday to Friday L D, Saturday. PHO A DONG, 504 E. Amador TIFFANY’S PIZZA & GREEK Animas Sunday B. LORENZO’S PAN AM, 1753 E. Ave., 527-9248. Vietnamese: L D. AMERICAN CUISINE, 755 S. PANTHER TRACKS CAFÉ, Hwy. BELSHORE RESTAURANT, 1030 E. University Ave., 521-3505. Italian, PHO SAIGON, 1160 El Paseo Telshor Blvd #G1, 532-5002. Pizza, 338, 548-2444. Burgers, Mexican, Pine St., 546-6289. Mexican, Ameri- pizza: L D. Road, 652-4326. Vietnamese: L D. Greek, deli: Tuesday to Saturday American: Monday to Friday B L D. can: Tuesday to Sunday B L. LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 6335 PICACHO PEAK BREWING B L D. CAMPOS RESTAURANT, 105 S. Bataan Memorial W., 382-2025. CO., 3900 W. Picacho, 575-680- VINTAGE WINES, 2461 Calle de Rodeo Silver, 546-0095. Mexican, Ameri- Mexican: B L D. 6394. www.picachopeakbrewery. Principal, 523-WINE. Wine and RODEO STORE AND CAFÉ, 195 can, Southwestern: L D. LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 603 S. com cigar bar, tapas: L D. U.S. Highway 80, 557-2295. Coffee CHINA RESTAURANT, 110 E. Pine Nevarez St., 523-1778. Mexican: PLAYER’S GRILL, 3000 Herb WOK-N-WORLD, 5192 E. Boutz, shop food: Monday to Saturday B L. St., 546-4146. Chinese: Tuesday to B L D. Wimberly Drive. (NMSU golf 526-0010. Chinese: Mon.-Sat. L D. RODEO TAVERN, 209 U.S. High- Sunday L D. LOS COMPAS, 1120 Commerce course clubhouse), 646-2457. ZEFFIRO PIZZERIA NAPOLET- way 80, 557-2229. Shrimp, fried EL CAMINO REAL, 900 W. Pine Dr., 521-6228. Mexican: B L D. American: B L D. ANA, 136 N. Water St., 525-6757. chicken, steaks, burgers, seafood: St., 546-7421. Mexican, American: LOS MARIACHIS, 754 N. Motel RANCHWAY BARBECUE, 604 N. “Owner Gary Ebert and his very Wednesday to Saturday D. B L D. Blvd., 523-7058. Mexican: B L D. Valley Dr., 523-7361. Barbecue, attentive and efficient staff serve ELISA’S HOUSE OF PIES AND LOS MARIACHIS, 5600 Bataan Mexican: Monday to Friday B L D. up gourmet-style pizza on hand- CATRON COUNTY Memorial East, 373-0553. Mexi- RASCO’S BBQ, 125 S. Campo tossed crusts.” (August 2009) RESTAURANT, 208 1/2 S. Silver Reserve can, L D. St., 526-7926. Barbecued brisket, Pizza, pasta, also sandwiches at Alley, 494-4639. Southern soul food: ADOBE CAFÉ, Hwy. 12 and Hwy. MESILLA VALLEY KITCHEN, pulled pork, smoked sausage, ribs. adjoining Popular Artisan Bakery: Tuesday to Sunday L D. 180, 533-6146. Deli, American, Mon. 2001 E. Lohman Ave. #103, 523- ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, Mon.-Sat. L D. EL MIRADOR, 510 E. Pine St., 544- pizza, Sunday BBQ ribs: Sun.-Mon. 9311. American, Mexican: B L. 908 E. Amador Ave., 523-1851. ZEFFIRO NEW YORK PIZZERIA, 7340. Mexican: Monday to Saturday B L D, Wed.-Fri. B L. METROPOLITAN DELI, 1001 Mexican: B L D. 101 E. University Ave., 525-6770. B L D. BLACK GOLD, 102 Main St., 533- University Ave., 522-3354, www. ROSIE’S CAFÉ DE MESILLA, 300 Pizza: L D. “FORGHEDABOUDIT” pizza & 6538. Coffeehouse, pastries. metropolitandeli.com. Sandwiches N. Main St., 526-1256. Breakfast, wings, 115 N. Silver Ave., 275-3881. CARMEN’S, 101 Main St., 533- and catering: L D. Mexican, burgers: Saturday to Anthony Italian, pizza, wings: Monday to 6990. Mexican, American: B L D. LA MEXICANA TORTILLERIA, Thursday B L, Friday B L D. ERNESTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 200 Sunday L D. ELLA’S CAFÉ, 96 Main St., 533- 1300 N. Solano Dr, 541-9617. SAENZ GORDITAS, 1700 N. Sola- Anthony Dr., 882-3641. Mexican: B L. GRAND MOTOR INN & LOUNGE, 6111. American: B L D. Mexican: B L D. no Dr., 527-4212. Excellent, gord- LA COCINITA, 908 W. Main Dr., 1721 E. Pine, 546-2632. Mexican, UNCLE BILL’S BAR, 230 N. Main MIGUEL’S, 1140 E. Amador Ave., itas, of course, but also amazing 589-1468. Mexican: L. steak, seafood: B L D. St., 533-6369. Pizza: Monday to 647-4262. Mexican: B L D. chicken tacos. Mexican: Monday IRMA’S, 123 S. Silver Ave., 544- Saturday L D. MI PUEBLITO, 1355 E. Idaho to Saturday L D. Bayard 4580. Mexican, American, seafood:

Ave., 524-3009. Mexican: Monday SANTORINI’S, 1001 E. University FIDENCIO’S TACO SHOP, 1108 B L D. Glenwood to Friday B L D, Saturday and Ave., 521-9270. Greek, Mediterra- Tom Foy Blvd. Mexican: B L D. LA FONDA, 601 E. Pine St., 546- ALMA GRILL, Hwy. 180, 539-2233. Sunday B L. nean: Monday to Saturday L D. LITTLE NISHA’S, 1101 Tom 0465. Mexican: B L D. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, MILAGRO COFFEE Y ESPRES- SALUD DE MESILLA, 1800 Foy Blvd., 537-3526. Mexican: LAS CAZUELAS, 108 N. Platinum Mexican: Sunday to Wednesday, SO, 1733 E. University Ave., 532- Avenida de Mesilla B, 323-3548. Wednesday to Sunday B L D. Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), Friday to Saturday B L. 1042. Coffeehouse: B L D. American, Continental: B L D. LOS COMPAS, 1203 Tom Foy 544-8432. Steaks, seafood, Mexi- GOLDEN GIRLS CAFÉ, Hwy. 180, MIX PACIFIC RIM CUISINE AND THE SHED, 810 S. Valley Dr., 525- Blvd, 654-4109. Sonoran-style can: Tuesday to Saturday L D. 539-2457. Breakfast: B. MIX EXPRESS, 1001 E. University 2636. American, pizza, Mexican, Mexican, hot dogs, portas, menu- MANGO MADDIE’S, 722 E. Florida MARIO’S PIZZA, Hwy. 180, 539- Ave. D3, 532-2042. Asian, Pacific: desserts: Wednesday to Sunday do: L D. St., 546-3345. Salads, sandwiches, 2316. Italian: Closed Friday, Monday Monday to Saturday L D. B L. M & A BAYARD CAFÉ, 1101 N. juice bar, coffee drinks. and Wednesday. MOONGATE CAFÉ, 9345 Bataan SI SEÑOR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., Central Ave., 537-2251. Mexican MANOLO’S CAFÉ, 120 N. Granite Memorial, 382-5744. Coffee shop, 527-0817. Mexican: L D. and American: Monday to Friday St., 546-0405. Mexican, American: Other Catron County Mexican, American: B L. SPANISH KITCHEN, 2960 N. Main B L D. Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday PIE TOWN CAFÉ, Pie Town, NM, MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET St., 526-4275. Mexican: Monday SPANISH CAFÉ, 106 Central Ave., B L. 575-772-2700, Open Friday to KITCHEN, 1300 El Paseo Road, to Saturday B L D. 537-2640. Mexican, tamales and PATIO CAFÉ, 1521 Columbus Monday. 523-0436. Sandwiches, bagels, SPIRIT WINDS COFFEE BAR, menudo (takeout only): B. Road, 546-5990. Burgers, American: wraps, salads and other healthy 2260 S. Locust St., 521-1222. SUGAR SHACK, 1102 Tom Foy Monday to Saturday L D. Blvd., 537-0500. Mexican: Sunday PRIME RIB GRILL (inside Quality SIERRA COUNTY to Friday B L. Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. Steak, Arrey seafood, Mexican: B D. ARREY CAFÉ, Hwy 187 Arrey, Chapparal RANCHER’S GRILL, 316 E. Cedar 575-267-4436, Mexican, American, EL BAYO STEAK HOUSE, 300 St., 546-8883. Steakhouse, burgers: Vegetarian, B L D. Paloma Blanca Drive, 824-4749. L D. Steakhouse: Tuesday to Sunday B SI SEÑOR, 200 E. Pine St., 546- Chloride L D. 3938. Mexican: Monday to Saturday CHLORIDE BANK CAFÉ, 300, Wall TORTILLERIA SUSY, 661 Paloma B L D, Sunday B L. Street, 575-743-0414, American, Blanca Dr., 824-9377. Mexican: SUNRISE KITCHEN, 1409 S. Co- Thursday-Saturday L D, Sunday L. Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday lumbus Road, 544-7795American, B L. Mexican, breakfasts: Monday to Elephant Butte Thursday B L, Friday B L D. BIG FOOD EXPRESS, 212 Warm Cliff TACOS MIRASOL, 323 E. Pine Springs Blvd., 575-744-4896, Ameri- D’S CAFÉ, 8409 Hwy 180. St., 544-0646. Mexican: Monday, can, Asian, Seafood, B L. Breakfast dishes, burritos, burg- Wednesday, Saturday B L D, Tues- CASA TACO, 704, Hwy 195, 575- ers, weekend smoked meats and day B L. 744-4859, American, Mexican, Veg- ribs: Thursday to Sunday B L. TOCAYO’S MEXICAN RESTAU- etarian, Thursday to Monday L D. PARKEY’S, 8414 Hwy. 180W, RANT, 1601 E. Pine St., 567-1963. HODGES CORNER, 915 NM High- 535-4000. Coffee shop: Monday to Mexican, dine in or take out: Mon- way 195, 575-744-5625. American, Saturday. day to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L. Mexican, B L. IVORY TUSK TAVERN & RESTAU- Doña Ana Akela RANT, 401 Hwy 195, 575-744-5431, BIG MIKE’S CAFÉ, Thorpe Road. APACHE HOMELANDS RESTAU- American, Mexican, Vegetarian, Mexican, breakfasts, burgers: B L D. RANT, I-10. Burgers, ribs, etc.: B Seafood, Daily L D, Sunday Buffet. L D. THE CLUB RESTAURANT, 101 Mimbres Columbus Club House Drive, 575-744-7107, ELK X-ING CAFÉ, (352) 212-0448. IRMA’S KITCHEN, B L D, Highway American, Seafood, L D. Reserva- Home-style meals, sandwiches and 11, 575-694-4026, Mexican food. tions recommended. desserts: B L. LA CASITA, 309 Taft, 575-531-2371. RESTAURANT DEL SOL, 2676 B L D, Mexican food. Hatch Hwy. 35, San Lorenzo. Breakfasts, PATIO CAFÉ, 23 Broadway, 531- B & E BURRITOS, 303 Frank- 2495. Burgers, American: B L. lin, 575-267-5191, Mexican, B DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 29

Chala’s Wood Fire Grill is located at 2790 Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces. (Photos by Mike Cook) ishing ou a app New ear Cheers TABLE TALK • MIKE COOK

Wood Fired and ¡muy fabuloso! Dollar-Off Pints Happy Hour aving eaten recently at Sundays and Mondays 5-7 P.M. Chala’s Wood Fire Grill Live Music by local and touring artists Hin Mesilla, may I just say, “yum!” (Sadly, it’s pronounced Every Thursday and Saturday Night! “yum” in Spanish too, so that Full menu and Specials served daily! rather trite means of capturing local flavor in a single word in Try our famous nachos! language other than English isn’t Download music calendar & menu at going to work for this review. ¡Mira!) www.highdesertbrewingco.com! I was at Chala’s the other day Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight • Sun Noon-11pm for lunch with my good friend Eddie Binder from Doña Ana 1201 West Hadley Ave. Las Cruces, NM 575.525.6752 Community Colleghe. Like the www.highdesertbrewingco.com company, the meal – and the service – couldn’t have been any better. I had the ground-beef tacos, gorditas, enchiladas, chile con which, now that I’m remember- carne and fajitas); family meals ing them, I’m hungry for again. with larger portions of tacos, fa- They were soooo good! jitas and enchilada casseroles; Chala’s has a pretty simple but sweets like empanadas, brownies ountain o absolutely excellent menu that and biscochos and sides. ear dg includes salads (organic greens, The menu includes gluten-free e chicken and barley, beans and qui- (¡muy bueno!) and vegetarian noa and steak – and you can also dishes. add chicken or steak to any salad; hamburgers – the A Mountain I’ve never eaten anything tacos (carnitas, chicken, veggie, Burger includes green chile and from Chala’s that I didn’t like. pastor and ground beef); burri- “thick cut, house-made bacon” And with this review written, tos (fajita, chile con carne, carne – sausage cemita and the “Hefty I’m hungry again and I wish was al pastor, ground beef, bean ‘n Cuban”); plates (chilacas – corn there again right now! cheese and green chile sausage); masa boats with whole beans, For more information on Cha- sandwiches (honey ham, turkey, chile con carne and garnish – la’s, call 575-652-4143. STDS, SNDS, ND MNDS Chef ose uerra creates a chef table pm L. Closed on Sundays. way, 575-894-0404, American, 894-0179, American, Vegetarian, PEPPER POT, 207 W Hall, 575- Vegetarian, B L. Monday-Saturday B L. STARTERS A soup of pumpkin, leeks, tomato, and fennel topped with a parsley pesto 267-3822, Mexican, B L. Closed on JOHNNY B’S, 2260 N. Date Street, YOUR PLACE, 400 Date St., 575- or Sundays. (575-894-0147, American, Mexican, 740-1544, American, Monday-Sat- Savory tart of goat cheese, thyme, kale, and pumpkin SPARKY’S, 115 Franklin, 575-267- B L D. urday L D, Sunday L. served with a puree of caramelized onions and goat cheese 4222, American, Mexican, Thurs- LA COCINA/HOT STUFF, 1 Lake- INTERMEZZO day-Sunday L D. way Drive, 575-894-6499, American, Williamsburg Sorbet VALLEY CAFÉ, 335 W. Hall St. 575- Mexican, Vegetarian, L D. MEXICAN GRILL, Shell Gas Station 267-4798, Mexican, American, B L. LATITUDE 33, 304 S. Pershing, 719 S. Broadway, 575-894-0713, SALAD COURSE 575-740-7804, American, Vegetari- Mexican, Monday-Saturday B L. Apple Cabbage Slaw Hillsboro an, Asian. Tuesday to Sunday L D. MAIN COURSE HILLSBORO GENERAL STORE, LOS ARCOS STEAK & LOBSTER, Roast Leg of Lamb served with mint jelly and glazed carrots 10697 U.S. Highway 152, 895-5306. 1400 N. Date Street, 575-894-6200, or LINCOLN COUNTY Pappardelle Pasta with wild mushrooms and green beans in truffl e butter American, Southwestern, Vegetari- American, Seafood, D. Ruidoso an, Friday-Wednesday B L. MARIAS, 1990 S. Broadway, 575- CAN’T STOP SMOKIN’ BBQ, 418 DESSERTS Tiramisu or a Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Cream BARBER SHOP CAFÉ, 200 Main 894-9047, American, Mexican, Mechem Dr., 575-630-0000: Mon- St., 895-5283, American, Mediter- Vegetarian, Monday-Saturday B L D. day-Sunday L, D $50 with wine, $45 without wine ranean, sandwiches, Monday-Sat- PACIFIC GRILL, 800 N. Date St., CASA BLANCA, 501 Mechem Dr., urday L. 575-894-7687, Italian, American, 575-257-2495: Mexican, Mon- Wine list also available. Vegetarian, Asian, Seafood, Tues- day-Sunday L, D Truth or Consequences day-Thursday-Friday L D, Saturday CATTLE BARON STEAK & SEA- A & B DRIVE-IN, 211 Broadway, D, Sunday L. FOOD, 657 Sudderth Dr., 257-9355: TESDS, WEDNESDS, TSDS 894-9294, Mexican, American, Veg- PASSION PIE CAFÉ, 406 Main, L, D ND IDS etarian, B L D. 575-894-0008, American, Vegetari- CHEF LUPE’S FAMILY RESTAU- BAR-B-QUE ON BROADWAY, 308 an, B L. MAIN COURSE RANT, 1101 Sudderth Dr., 257- Chicken seeped in Coconut milk with onions, garlic, and veggies served in a half of an acorn Broadway, 894-7047, American, POINT BLANC WINERY, 820 Cedar 4687: Mexican, Monday-Sunday squash and topped with roasted red pepper, basil, and mango served with a side salad with a Mexican, B L. St., 575-894-7467. Monday to Sat- B, L, D Bear Mountain Lodge cracker and fresh homemade bread CAFÉ BELLA LUCA, 303 S. Jones urday D, Sunday L. CIRCLE J BBQ, 1825 Sudderth Dr., Or St., 894-9866, Italian, American, SUMTHINS, 902 Date St. 575- Fresh Corn Chowder served with a side salad with a Bear Mountain Lodge cracker and fresh 575-257-4105: Monday-Sunday homemade bread Vegetarian, Seafood. Wednesday to 894-1040, American, Thursday to L, D Monday, D. Tuesday L. DESSERTS COMAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Desserts baked daily CARMEN’S KITCHEN, 1806 S. SUNSET GRILL, 1301 N. Date, 2117 Sudderth Dr., 258-1397: Mon- Broadway, 575-894-0006, American, 575-894-8904, American, Mexican, day-Sunday L, D $34 per person Mexican, Vegetarian, Monday-Friday Thursday-Monday B L D. EL PARAISO, 721 Mechem Dr., Reservations a must! 575 538 2538. B L D, Saturday, B L. THE RESTAURANT AT SIERRA 257-0279: Mexican, Monday-Satur- EL FARO, 315 N. Broadway, 575- GRANDE LODGE, 501 McAdoo, day, B, L, D 575.538.2538 • 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd. 894-2886, American, Mexican, 575-894-6976, American, Seafood, THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA P.O. Box 1163 • Silver City, NM 88062 Vegetarian, Monday-Friday B L D, B L D. RESTAURANT, 2913 Sudderth [email protected] Saturday, B L. TURTLEBACK OASIS MARKET- Dr., 257-2522: Tuesday-Sunday www.BearMountainLodge.com GRAPEVINE BISTRO, 413 Broad- PLACE, 520 Broadway, 575- L, D 30 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

THE STARRY DOME • BERT STEVENS Cassiopeia, the Queen A cautionary tale

wo thirds of the way up War has faded to magnitude in our northern sky there +0.7 with a disc that is just 6.7 Tis a W-shaped grouping of seconds-of-arc across. It sets stars forming the constellation around 11:15 p.m. Cassiopeia, The Queen. Four For the first two-thirds of the of the five stars that mark the month, the next planet to rise points of the W are second mag- will be Venus, followed shortly nitude. Only the easternmost by Jupiter. Jupiter passes Venus star is a fainter third magnitude. on Jan. 23, when it will become This eye-grabbing constellation the next planet to rise. At mid- was first cataloged by Greek as- month, Venus rises around 3:45 tronomer Ptolemy in the second a.m. in the east-southeast with a century along with 47 other con- 55 percent sunlit disc that is 22.4 stellations. seconds-of-arc across. The God- Cassiopeia is in a cluster of dess of Love moves from cen- constellations in the northern tral Libra across the northern sky connected by a common panhandle of Scorpius to south- story from Greek mythology. eastern Ophiuchus. It will be 26 Cassiopeia was the queen and degrees above the southeastern the neighboring constellation to horizon as it gets light, glowing the west, Cepheus, was king of at magnitude -4.3. Aethiopia. Their daughter, An- The King of the Planets moves dromeda (just south of Cassio- from western to central Ophiu- peia), was so beautiful that the chus during the month, shining boastful Cassiopeia claimed that at magnitude -1.9. It rises around she was more beautiful than the 4:15 a.m. in the east-southeast sea nymphs. The enraged sea with a disc that is 32.5 seconds- nymphs complained to the sea- With a figure like the letter “W”, Cassiopeia, the Queen, is easy to recognize high in our northern of-arc across. Jupiter will be 23 god Poseidon, who sent the sea sky. This constellation has a rich section of the Milky Way running though it, providing many deep degrees above the southeastern monster Cetus (nearby, but not sky objects to view. These include a number of open clusters, the Heart Nebula and the Soul Nebu- horizon as it gets light. adjacent to Cassiopeia) to rav- la. Also in Cassiopeia is the brightest radio source in the sky, the Cass A supernova remnant. There Mercury is still visible in the age the land. are no records of this supernova that should have appeared in our sky three hundred years ago. morning sky after reaching its To alleviate the suffering of Most likely, its light was completely blocked by interstellar dust. high-point last month. On Janu- their people, the king and queen ary 1 it rises around 6 a.m. and consulted an oracle who direct- Calendar of Events – JANUARY 2019 (MST) out among the other stars. This is just six degrees above the ed them to chain their daughter 02 10 p.m. Earth closest to Sun for this year. meant that the ancient Greek east-southeastern horizon as to the rocks at the seashore to 05 6:28 p.m. New Moon-Partial solar eclipse visible in Asia. view of an unchanging starry dawn breaks. Mercury’s disc is be devoured by Cetus. They did 05 10 p.m. Venus greatest distance west of Sun (47 degrees) firmament was untrue. This add- ninety percent illuminated and 13 11:45 p.m. First Quarter Moon as they were bid and as Cetus 20 10:16 p.m. Full Moon-Total Lunar Eclipse ed another nail in the coffin of it is 5.2 seconds-of-arc across. was approaching, the hero Per- 21 10 p.m. Venus two degrees north of Jupiter the Aristotelian view of an un- During the month, the Messen- seus happened to fly over on 27 2:10 p.m. Last Quarter Moon changing sky. Astronomers also ger of the Gods moves from his winged horse Pegasus. Spot- realized that new objects could southeast Ophiuchus, through ting Andromeda chained to the color and associated spectral gy than was produced from the appear in the sky and that they Sagittarius and into western rocks, he was instantly smitten lines point to a spectral class hydrogen fusion in the core. The needed better ways to measure Capricornus. Mercury will exit by her. He fought Cetus and van- of K0. The star is five times the extra energy forces the surface their position in the sky. Because the morning sky around Jan. 10. quished the beast. He unchained mass of the Sun and it has been of the star outward, allowing it of his dedicated observations of The Moon will be immersed Andromeda whom he later mar- glowing for one hundred million to cool. The cooling causes the it, this star became known as Ty- in the Earth’s shadow Sunday ried. Everyone ended up in the years, which is elderly for a star star’s surface the turn red, mark- cho’s Star. night, Jan. 20, in a total lunar northern winter sky. of this size. ing Schedar entry into its red gi- Modern observations have eclipse. The Moon enters the The four bright stars have Over most of its life, Sche- ant phase. shown that Tycho’s Star was re- Earth’s shadow at 7:36 p.m., but names, from west to east, Caph, dar has been fusing hydrogen Back on November 2, 1572, a ally a Type Ia supernova, a white it will take more than half an Schedar, Navi and Ruchbah, into helium in its core as a hot new star appeared just a little dwarf that had been accumulat- hour before you can detect the while the fainter fifth star is only blue-white star. The helium ac- north of Kappa Cassiopeiae. By ing hydrogen stolen from a com- gentle shading of the penumbral designated Epsilon Cassiopeiae. cumulates in the core as the November 16, it had reached a panion star until the hydrogen phase. At 8:33 p.m., the Moon Schedar (Alpha Cassiopeiae) hydrogen is used up. Finally, maximum brightness rivaling weighed so heavily enough on edges into the full shadow, be- is the brightest star in the con- the core is mostly helium and Venus, around magnitude -4.0. white dwarf’s core that it be- ing completely in the Earth’s stellation, shining at magnitude becomes more compact as the This was the first time a new gan fusing oxygen and carbon, shadow by 9:41 p.m. The middle +2.2. This star glows with a red fusion diminishes. Hydrogen fu- star appeared in the sky during releasing a tremendous amount of the eclipse is at 10:12 p.m., color indicating its surface is sion continues in a shell around the scientific era. of energy. In just a few seconds, when the Moon will likely be a much cooler than the Sun. The the core, generating more ener- Danish astronomer Tycho Bra- this fusion explosion blows the reddish color as it is lit by all the he used room-sized, non-tele- white dwarf apart. With this dis- sunrises and sunsets all around scopic instruments to measure covery and the discovery of the the world. The Moon begins to nterdenominational the position of the new star (in remnants of Tycho’s Star first exit the shadow at 10:43 p.m. It Valley Community Church Latin, nova). The nova’s posi- in radio and later in visible and will be completely out of the full tion never changed even as it x-ray light, this object was pro- shadow at 11:50 p.m., with the 19-A Racetrack Road, Arenas Valley, NM slowly faded showing it was not moted from Tycho’s Star to Ty- eclipse coming to an end at 12:48 Phone: 575-538-9311 a planet. He was unable to find cho’s Supernova. p.m. The entire event will occur Website: www.vccsilvercity.com any shift in the position of the in the eastern sky, so enjoy this We are a community of faith called by Jesus nova whether he measured it in The Planets for spectacular event and “keep to practice love of God and neighbor and the eastern or western sky. If it January 2019 watching the sky”! had been roughly the distance of boundless compassion for all. the Moon, the nova would have With Saturn too close to the An amateur Sunday Worship at 10 A.M. shifted back and forth as Tycho Sun to be seen this month, only astronomer measured it from either side of Mars remains in the evening. for more than the Earth, just like an object ap- Moving eastward from south- 45 years, Bert pears to move back and forward western to eastern Pisces during Stevens is as we alternately close each eye. the month, Mars is 50 degrees co-director of Brahe realized that this ob- above the southwestern hori- Desert Moon ject must be much further away, zon as it gets dark. The God of Observatory in Las Cruces. Quaker Meeting for Worship Sundays 10-11a.m. Temporarily meeting at For more info: 575 590-1588 www.desertexposure.com 1507 Combs Circle, Silver City, NM [email protected] DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 31

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • RICHARD COLTHARP Bipedal Perambulation What would you walk a mile for in New Mexico?

t New Year’s Resolution mation online, I checked out day, he and time, what is the longest Whataburger’s site. Their Green his daughter Aamount of time you are Chile Double burger clocks in at walked way willing to walk to get some- 980 calories. more than 1.1 where? Since a person who weighs miles in the If you are the average New 180 pounds, as I do, burns about rain in the Mexican, you’re only willing to 100 calories a mile, I’d have to Sacramento walk for 21.1 minutes, which walk 10 miles to dissipate that Mountains after a sudden likely will only get you 1.1 miles. burger. downpour hit the forest That’s according to a recent Maybe that’s why the Colora- halfway into their hike. He survey by GearHungry.com, dans exercise for the sake of ex- can be reached at richard@ which surveyed 2,200 citizens ercise: It’s too depressing to do lascrucesbulletin.com. and learned, among other things, that math. more than 10 percent of Ameri- So here are some great walks cans would not exercise more if in New Mexico that take your fo- our lives depended on it. cus off food and calories. We Understand Care, At least we’re more walkative • Walk around Big Daddy’s than our neighbors in Texas Flea Market in Las Cruces. Fin- We Practice Compassion. (18.6 minutes) or Arizona (15 ish with some carne asada tacos minutes). Farther north, Utahns at one of their food stands. Offering a Continuum of Care in the Las Cruces Community! (23) and Coloradans (24.2) are • Walk barefoot through the more inclined to stride the in- gypsum dunes at White Sands clines. National Monument. We continue to build on our time-proven reputation for quality care, How willing are you to walk • If it’s feasible, walk to your up one flight of stairs if there is place of employment. Or maybe state-of-the-art rehabilitation and recovery protocols. Our modern an elevator handy? One third of bicycle. facilities form a continuum of care to meet all of your needs. your fellow Americans will hit • Stroll all around downtown the button instead the stairs. If Silver City. the choice were the elevator or • Walk up and down the Las Independent Living • Senior Living • ShortStay Care • LongTerm Care four flights of stairs, I’m sure the Cruces Downtown Farmers and vast majority would bypass the Crafts Market on Saturday or • Specialized Alzheimer’s Care • Rehabilitation Services • Physician Services stairwell for the sliding doors. Wednesday. Those folks in Colorado, who • Hike in Dog Canyon near Al- seem to always top the nation amogordo. among surveys of the most ac- • Plan to participate in the tive citizens, will walk a mile for Bataan Memorial Death March no reason at all, just to exercise. at White Sands Missile Range They will also run, swim, bicy- this March. cle, kayak, whatever to get that • Hike the Gila. workout buzz. • Walk the shops, stores and We New Mexicans, though, restaurants in midtown Ruido- sometimes need motivation to so. Casa Del Sol Center Casa De Oro Center walk that mile. • Next December, walk into 2905 East Missouri 1005 Lujan Hill Road For a New Mexican, what the Gila National Forest, or the Las Cruces, NM 88011 Las Cruces, NM 88007 could be more motivation than Lincoln National Forest, to cut our signature culinary delight, down your own Christmas tree. Phone: 575-522-0404 Phone: 575-523-4573 the green chile cheeseburger? I could go on forever, but you Would you walk a mile for get the picture. The Village at Northrise one at Sparky’s in Hatch? Or We live in a beautiful part of 2880 N. Roadrunner Parkway the Tiger Burger at Hi-D-Ho in the world, and generally have Las Cruces, NM 88011 Alamogordo? Or the Owl Bar & very cooperative weather. Get Café in San Antonio? out there and experience it. Phone: 575-522-1110 I know I would. See if you’re willing to more So, I wondered. If I walked than 1.1 miles. ® that mile, would it burn off the calories consumed? Richard Coltharp is publisher Since none of those places of Desert Exposure and the have their nutritional infor- Las Cruces Bulletin. One July Genesis CareLine (866) 745-CARE | www.genesishcc.com

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40 DAYS & 40 NIGHTS What’s Going on in January Desert Exposure would like to Cost: Free. Info: www.daphotoclub. Introduction to Photography include your special events, from — 9 a.m.-noon at the SW Envi- org. any southern New Mexico commu- ronmental Center, 275 N. Main St. nity, in our listing. Please submit Las Cruces. Introductory course THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 your event title, time, location and to photography including camera Silver City/Grant County contact information to editor@ basics presented by the Doña Ana Free Film: “The Plainsman” — 7 desertexposure.com; Desert Expo- Photography Club. Cost: $5. Info: p.m. at the Santa Clara National sure 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las www.daphotoclub.org. Guard Armory, six miles East of Cruces, NM 88005; or call Elva at Silver City on U.S. Highway 180. 575-680-1978. Throwback Thursday movie: This film is part of the Fort Bayard “Pretty Woman” — 7 p.m. at the Historic Preservation Society movie TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Rio Grande Theatre in Downtown series “Not Just a Man’s World: Truth or Consequences/ Las Cruces. Cost: $5. Info: 575- Hollywood’s Wild Women of the Sierra County 541-2150. West,” and stars Gary Cooper and First Day Hike over Elephant Jean Arthur. Info: 575-388-4862. Butte Dam — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 elephant Butte Dam, Lakeshore Deming/Luna County FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Road, Elephant Butte. Info: New Jam Session — 2-4 p.m. at Mor- Silver City/Grant County Mexico State Parks. gan Hall, 109 E. Pine St. Deming. Know the Trees II: Twigs, Cones The Jammers play and serve coffee and Fruit — 7 p.m. in Western New THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 and cookies. Info: 575-546-2674. Mexico University’s Harlan Hall, Truth or Consequences/ The Big Ditch Crickets play in Silver City on Jan. 12 to raise mon- Room 219 on the corner of 12th and ey for Gila Mimbres Community Radio. (Courtesy Photo) Sierra County MONDAY, JANUARY 14 Alabama streets. Richard Felger Kirtan with Katie Wise & Bhakti Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort — 6-8 p.m. at the Silver City/Grant County and Bull Norris conduct a Gila Na- Crosshairs” tive Plant Society workshop. Info: Explosion — 7-9 p.m. at Mother- and Casino. Tejano/Norteño music Las Cuces High School Theater. A Widowed and Single Persons www.gilanps.org/events/programs. ship Yoga Lounge, 500 Austin St. with group out of Zapata, Texas. film whicd examines the graowin of Grant County — 10:30 a.m. Truth or consequences. Boul- Info: innofthemountaingods.com/ plague of wildlife killing contests. at Cross Point Assembly of God der-based mantra-rock group for event/intocable. Info: 575-522-5552. Church, 11600 U.S. Highway 180. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 a sacred and soulful kirtan. Info: Entertainment to be announced. Truth or Consequences/ shayna@mothershipyogalounge. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Info: 575-537-3643. Sierra County com. Deming/Luna County Silver City/Grant County Old Time Fiddlers Dance — Jam Session — 2-4 p.m. at Mor- MONDAY, JANUARY 14 7-9 p.m., New Mexico Old Time Ruidoso/Lincoln County Just Words at the Tranquilbuzz gan Hall, 109 E. Pine St. Deming. 2 p.m. at the Tranquilbuzz Las Cruces/Mesilla Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., — All Day, — Christmas Bird Count The Jammers play and serve coffee Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St. — 7 Truth or Consequences. $4 Info: all around the county. Conducted Doña Ana Photography Club and cookies. Info: 575-546-2674. Award winning mystery writer Kris p.m. at the SW Environmental Cen- 575-744-9137. by the Lincoln County Bird Club, Neri reads and discusses writing, ter, 275 N. Main St. Las Cruces. this is an annual census held under TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 followed by open mic for poetry Ann Chase presents a program on Las Cruces/Mesilla the direction of the National Audu- Alamogordo/Otero County and prose. Info: sigriddaughter@ places and photo opportunities Children’s Matinee: “Minions” — bon Society. Members and anyone — 10 a.m.- gmail.com. in New Mexico. Also covered will 11 a.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre else are welcome to participate. Coffee with a Cop noon at Patron’s Hall, 1104 New — 6-9:30 p.m. be travel information and lodging. in Downtown Las Cruces. Cost: $1. Info: 575-937-5416. Big Ditch Crickets York Ave. Opportunity to encour- at the Old Elks Lodge, 325 N. Tex- age communication and positive as St. in Silver City. Benefit for Gila FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 interactions between law enforce- Mimbres Community Radio. Info: Las Cruces/Mesilla ment agencies and the public. Ask 575-535-2151. Spay / Neuter Awareness Program First Friday Art Ramble — 5-9 questions, voice concerns and get p.m. Downtown Las Cruces. to know the faces of the officers. Truth or Consequences/ Financial Assistance for Low-Income Pet Galleries and restaurants open and Sierra County holding receptions. Info: 575-541- Owners in Grant, Catron, and Hidalgo Counties Las Cruces/Mesilla/ Second Saturday Art Hop — 6-9 2150. Doña Ana County p.m. in Downtown T or C along 388-5194 GriefShare Support Group start- Main, Broadway, Foch, and Austin SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 — 6:30-8 p.m. at Morning streets. Galleries, studios, shops ing up or 297-9734 Deming/Luna County Star United Methodist Church, and restaurants open late for Stars-N-Parks Program — 6:25- 2941 Morning Star Drive in Las exploration. Info; promotion@ in Mimbres 519-2762 7:55 at Rockhound State Park near Cruces. This is a 13-week program torcmainstreet.org. Deming. Mike Nuss is the present- with videos and workbook. Cost: Old Time Fiddlers Dance — email: [email protected] er. Mars is in the southwest, Orion $25. Info: 915-525-2575. 7-9 p.m., New Mexico Old Time in the East. Sirius and Procyon are Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., www.snap-sw-nm.org rising. Info: 575-635-0982. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Truth or Consequences. $4 Info: Las Cruces/Mesilla 575-744-9137. Sponsored by Diane’s Restaurant Ruidoso/Lincoln County poore y Diane’s Restaurant • Silver City, NM “Killing Games: Wildlife in the INTOCABLE — 7-10 p.m. at the Las Cruces/Mesilla Bear Creek Motel & Cabins

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Info: 575-541-2150. with the planet and its inhabitance. troupe’s 58-year history. Cost: $25. Classic Film: “The Godfather: Cost: $20. Info: 575-538-5862. Info: 575-541-2150. Part II” — 8 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre in Downtown Las Cruces. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Cost: $5. Info: 575-541-2150. Truth or Consequences/ Deming/Luna County Sierra County Jam Session — 2-4 p.m. at Mor- SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Old Time Fiddlers Dance — gan Hall, 109 E. Pine St. Deming. Deming/Luna County 7-9 p.m., New Mexico Old Time The Jammers play and serve coffee Jam Session — 2-4 p.m. at Mor- Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., and cookies. Info: 575-546-2674. gan Hall, 109 E. Pine St. Deming. Truth or Consequences. $4 Info: The Jammers play and serve coffee 575-744-9137. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 and cookies. Info: 575-546-2674. Silver City/Grant County Silver City/Grant County President’s Chamber Music — 6:40- TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Stars-N-Parks Program Series: Horn Quintets — 7-9 p.m. Alamogordo/Otero County 8:10 at City of Rocks State Park. at WNMU Light Hall Theater, 1000 Bill Nigg is the presenter. Mars is in The Phil Leas Writer’s Group: all W. College Ave., Silver City. Cost: the West, Orion in the East. Cano- writers welcome — 11:30 a.m. at $15, free for students. Info: 575- Desert Lakes Golf Course, 19 Hole On Jan. 31 the Booze Bombs hit the Truth of Consequences pus is rising. Info: 575-635-0982. 538-6469. Restaurant, 2351 Hamilton Road in Brewing Company. (Courtesy Photo) Ruidoso/Lincoln County Alamogordo. Enjoy lunch together — 7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Las Cruces/Mesilla tine” — 7-10 p.m. at the and bring some of your work to Las Cruces/Mesilla National Guard Armory, six miles Chris Lane live The Black Market Trust, live jazz Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort read after dining. Info: 575-585- East of Silver City on U.S. Highway — 7:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Movie night: “The Gaze of the and Casino. Popular Country music 5545. — 180. This film is part of the Fort Theatre in Downtown Las Cruces. Explorer: Humboldt in Mexico” singer. Info: innofthemountaingods. 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre Bayard Historic Preservation Soci- Cost: $20. Info: 575-541-2150. com/event/chris-lane/ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 in Downtown Las Cruces. Explor- ety movie series “Not Just a Man’s Silver City/Grant County er and scientist Alexander von World: Hollywood’s Wild Women of THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Las Cruces/Mesilla Humboldt tells of his 1803 journey the West,” and stars Henry Fonda. Silver City/Grant County Flor de Toloache in concert — 7 — 7-9 p.m. at WNMU Light Hall to New Spain. Cost: free. Info: 575- Info: 575-388-4862. The Best of the Second City — 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre Free Film: “Heller in Pink” Theater, 1000 W. College Ave., 541-2150. — 7-9:30 p.m. at p.m. at the Santa Clara National Vocal Trash in Downtown Las Cruces. The Silver City. Latin Grammy-winning WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater, Guard Armory, six miles East of Second City Touring Company per- all female mariachi band. Info: ma- 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City. Silver City on U.S. Highway 180. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 forms some of the best sketches, riachinyc.com. Cost: $15, free for Urban themed Broadway style pro- This film is part of the Fort Bayard Silver City/Grant County songs and improvisations from the students. Info: 575-538-6469. duction that reconnects the viewer Historic Preservation Society movie Free Film: “My Darling Clemen-

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TUMBLEWEEDS • DAVID BURGE The Mysteries of Dripping Springs Here’s what you need to know before you go

Location: Located at 15000 Dripping Springs Road. It is locat- ed 10 miles east of Las Cruces, on the west side of the Organ Moun- tains. From Exit 1 on Interstate 25, take University Avenue/Dripping Springs Road east to the end. Fee: There is a $5 fee per carload. Only cash or checks are accepted. Pets: Pets are allowed on the Dripping Springs Trail up to the Crawford Trail intersection. Pets are not allowed beyond that point. They must take the Crawford Trail. Dogs are allowed on the Fillmore Ruins along the trail going up to the springs provide a scenic and La Cueva trails. All dogs must backdrop to a jaw-dropping hike. (Photos by David Burge) be on a leash. Hours: Starting in November, he foot of the Organ tional Monument when it was hours shorten to 8 a.m. to sunset. Mountains outside of Las created by President Barack The visitors center is open 8 a.m. TCruces has one of the re- Obama in 2014. to 5 p.m. You can pay the fee at the gion’s best-kept secrets – Drip- Dripping Springs gets its visitors center or one of the self- ping Springs Natural Area. name from a spring that drips serve “iron rangers.” Even for long-time residents water most of the year, even in Tips: Bring plenty of water, even of Southern New Mexico, Drip- this dry desert climate. on cool days. Wear athletic or hik- ping Springs is a hidden gem – In fall and winter tempera- ing shoes. A hat and long-sleeved that’s just a short drive from the tures are cooler, making it nice shirts can help protect against the center of Las Cruces. to do the main 3-mile loop trail desert sun. The Bureau of Land Manage- up to the springs, said ranger Information: Visitors center, ment has administered Dripping Rico Smith. 575-343-2492; Bureau of Land Man- Springs for years, but it was agement, Las Cruces District Office, incorporated into the Organ DRIPPING SPRINGS Dripping Springs usually just drips on most days, but after a 575-525-4300; and www.blm.gov/ Mountains-Desert Peaks Na- continued on page 37 rain, it can flow like a small waterfall. visit/dripping-springs-natural-area.

Mariache women, Flor de Toloache preform in Silver City Wednesday, Jan. 23. (Courtesy Photo) series “Not Just a Man’s World: conditions and restoration Hollywood’s Wild Women of the — 7 p.m in Western opportunities . On Jan. 3 the community of Lincoln County begin counting birds for the Christmas Bird County. West,” and stars Anthony Quinn New Mexico University’s Harlan (Photo Courtesy of the Audubon Society) and Sophia Loren. Info: 575-388- Hall, Room 219 on the corner of 4862. th 12 and Alabama streets. Audubon the East. Canopus is rising. Info: — 1:30 — 5 — 7-9 p.m. at WNMU “Four Faces West” The Wayne Brazel Trial We Banjo 3 monthly meeting features John 575-635-0982. p.m., at the Rio Grande Theatre, p.m., at the Rio Grande Theatre, Light Hall Theater, 1000 W. College Money, environmental scientist with Downtown Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Downtown Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Ave., Silver City. Artists from Ireland the NM Environment Department. Las Cruces/Mesilla Western Heritage Festival: 1948 Western Heritage Festival. Cost: features banjo, fiddle, mandolin, Cost: free. Info: swnmaudubon@ Navajo Rug Auction — Preview film based on a story by Eugene free. Info: 575-541-2150. guitar, percussion and harmonies. gmail.com. 9-11:30 a.m., auction begins at Manlove Rhodes. Cost: free. Info: Querida Esposa: Travel Back in Cost: $15, free for students. Info: noon at the Branigan Cultural Cen- 575-541-2150. Time on a Journey of Love — 6 575-538-6469. Las Cruces/Mesilla ter, 501 N. Main St. Las Cruces. Killing Pat Garrett — 4 p.m., at p.m., at the Rio Grande Theatre, First Friday Art Ramble — 5-9 Fundraiser for Las Cruces Muse- the Rio Grande Theatre, Downtown Downtown Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Truth or Consequences/ p.m. Downtown Las Cruces. ums. Approximately 250 lots of ruts Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Western Western Heritage Festival: reading Sierra County Galleries and restaurants open and and other Native American Art will Heritage Festival: Presentation and discussion of Pat Garretts love — 8-11 p.m. at The Booze Bombs holding receptions. Info: 575-541- be offered. Info: foundationalcm. by David Thomas of the events letters to his wife. Cost: free. Info: the T or C Brewing Company, 410 2150. com. leading to the killing of Pat Garrett. 575-541-2150. N. Broadway, T or C. Epic German — Noon, at the Sing the Legend Cost: free. Info: 575-541-2150. History of Movie Theaters in rockabilly band returns. Info: 575- Rio Grande Theatre, Downtown SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Wayne Brazel Preliminary Las Cruces and “Billy the Kid” 297-0289. Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Western Deming/Luna County Examination — 4:30 p.m., at the (1930) movie — 7:30 p.m., at the Stars-N-Parks Program — 6:50- Heritage Festival: A live musical Rio Grande Theatre, Downtown Rio Grande Theatre, Downtown FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:20 at Rockhound State Park near presentation of nine historic west- Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Western Las Cruces. Pat Garrett Western Silver City/Grant County Deming. Mike Nuss is the present- ern songs with presenters talking Heritage Festival. Cost: free. Info: Heritage Festival. Cost: $5 Info: Springs ecosystems in south- er. Mars is in the West, Orion in about the history of the song. Cost: 575-541-2150. 575-541-2150. west New Mexico: assessing free. Info: 575-541-2150. 36 • JANUARY 2019 www.desertexposure.com

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Group Sales ALIVE! & Information: F r e a k S h o w 575-654-5202 The trail up to the springs have three sets of ruins dating from PRESENTS THE GREATEST SHOW the 1800s – with interpretive signs. It is a great way to learn some history about the area.

aa’’ss DD DRIPPING SPRINGS The 1-mile La Cueva trail ’’GGuusstt iinnggllii leads to a cave where an eccen- iiee AA nngg BBrr continued from page 36 AAuunntt ootthheerrss tric hermit – an Italian priest – The fall and winter also can once lived in the 1800s. The trail bring some wet weather, which can be started at the picnic area causes the springs to go from a or at the Dripping Springs visi- mere drip on most days to abso- tors center. lutely gushing with water. A more strenuous 2-mile hike Smith said the big attraction heads out to Fillmore Canyon. of Dripping Springs is its easy There is the possibility of see- accessibility – from Las Cruces ing a waterfall along this trail, and the rest of Southern New but the area needs to get about Mexico. a week’s worth of rain for it to “You come in from town (Las flow, Smith said. Feb 8 & 9 Cruces) and just drive straight Still, the hike is worth it, even up the road,” Smith said. “There when the waterfall is not run- 7:30 p.m. \ WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre is nothing twisty, nothing windy. ning, he said. It’s not a long drive.” “As you are coming up (on the Tickets Sales: The springs are at the far point drive in), these mountains loom of the loop trail. Along the trail, before you and they just get $10 & $15 open seating there are plenty of opportunities larger and larger,” Smith said. Buy at Vintage Fantasies & Forrest Pizza to view desert cacti, flowers and “As you get closer, you look to other plants and if you are lucky, the left and there are the moun- some wildlife, like deer. tains. You look to the right, and $25 reserved seating Of course, in a high desert there’s the mountains. By the Buy at Silco Theater environment, you always need time you arrive here, you are en- SponSorS: Life is A Variety Show, Inc., “Only to be on the lookout for rattle- gulfed by this view of this beau- the BEST” Productions, Diane’s Restaurant, snakes, especially on warmer tiful mountain. I think that’s a Better Home & Gardens Real Estate — days. big draw.” Silver City, Tapa Tree Grill, Little Toad Creek Also, along the trail are three Brewery, J&J Signs, Silver City Daily Press, sets of ruins dating back to the David Burge is a news State Farm Insurance — John Saari, Desert Exposure, Howell Graphics and Angels! 1800s – a tuberculosis sanato- producer with ABC-7 in El rium, a mountain camp and a Paso. He has more than three livery stable. decades of experience working rated adults only Dripping Springs includes at newspapers in California, racy raunchy ridiculous R several other trails. New Mexico and West Texas. DESERT EXPOSURE JANUARY 2019 • 37

ANIMAL WELFARE • KRISTI GARCIA Working for Health New Mexico Livestock Board has a mission to protect an industry

or well over a century, Animal cruelty cases are listed once they have possession of stolen livestock, larceny, con- posed to be,’ and upon returning the New Mexico Live- among the many responsibilities the animal, the court has 30 days spiracy and exporting livestock them, realize that the owners of Fstock Board has regulat- of NMLB inspectors. Accord- to decide if the animal was being out of the state without inspec- the missing livestock were never ed the health and identification ing to NMLB Deputy Director treated cruelly.” The seizure is a tion. aware that they were missing in of livestock throughout the state Shawn Davis, the process of civil matter, while the criminal While theft is always a poten- the first place. Fortunately, with of New Mexico. With a mission handling such situations usually case – if charged – is separate. tial culprit for missing livestock, proper brand identification, they to maintain the integrity of the begins with a call of concern. In the civil matter, the court the NMLB claims that the num- are returned without incident. state’s livestock industry. Aside “Reports of animal cruelty are then has 30 days to give a ber of animals found wandering Because the dairy and cattle from performing daily inspec- often received with the caller deposition in order to declare away from their herd is relative- ranching industries rake in the tions to ensure that livestock wanting to remain anonymous,” whether the animal was in fact ly high. In 2018 alone, the NMLB highest cash receipts for the are free from disease, the law Davis said. “Callers will give neglected. Charges often range has returned 1,236 head of live- state of New Mexico, it’s no sur- enforcement agency handles us the details of the situation from a misdemeanor to a felony, stock worth $1.1 million to their prise that with a large inventory everything from emergency sit- they’re seeing so that we can depending on the severity of the rightful owners. On many occa- uations involving the transpor- start an investigation.” individual case. Meanwhile, the sions, inspectors will find the MISSION tation of livestock to theft and The investigation process NMLB will sometimes request animals ‘where they aren’t sup- continued on page 39 animal welfare cases. involves contacting either the that the court assigns the animal Formerly identified as the owner of the animal or the prop- to a rescue where it can receive Cattle Sanitary Board, the state erty on which the animal is be- proper care and treatment. The agency merged with the Sheep ing kept, as well as obtaining New Mexico Equine Rescue Alli- Sanitary Board in 1967 and permission to step foot on that ance includes six rescues locat- MM formed what is now known property. If access isn’t granted ed throughout the state. T M TT as the New Mexico Livestock by the owner, a possible search “Many recent cases have gone Board. A total of 50 inspectors warrant may be issued. to horse shelters,” said Davis. are employed full-time with the “If the inspectors feel like what “Some of the horses may stay - NMLB, 26 of which are certified they’re seeing isn’t good, they there and some may be rehabil- police officers. Each inspector will apply for a seizure warrant itated, but with most cases, the Since 19 is trained to ensure the safety of with the magistrate or district horse will stay at the rescue for livestock, one of New Mexico’s court,” Davis said. “The warrant a minimum of one year. If the most precious commodities. is then signed by a judge, and horse becomes healthy enough, Te aketlace lla St owntown Sile it they may be able to ride and adopt out.” Larceny cases are also in- cluded in the NMLB inspectors’ long list of duties. In 2018, two 2nd Generation Aural Piano Tuner Technician men stole 25 head of livestock from a quarantined ranch in Jeff Cerwinske Eddy County. The case went to a grand jury, which resulted in both men facing over 26 felony e - counts, including transporting 1 aetrak d. renas aey M 0

¢Fifth¤ Navajo Rug Auction by R.B. Burnham & Co. BRANIGAN CULTURAL CENTER, SATURDAY, FEB. 2, 2019

Macy, a sorrel mare, was one of two neglected horses seized by the New Mexico Livestock Board in Eunice earlier this year. Macy is shown before she was seized by the New Mexico Livestock Board. (Photo courtesy of the New Mexico Livestock Board)

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 Auction by R.B. Burnham & Co. JEWELRY SALE AND APPRAISALS: There will be approximately 250 lots of rugs and other Native American Art 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Native American rugs, baskets, jewelry. offered. Proceeds benefit Navajo weavers, Sorry no Kachina dolls or paintings) Las Cruces Museums and the Foundation APPRAISALS $10 EACH ITEM for Las Cruces Museums. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 Admission is free. AUCTION PREVIEW IS AT AT THE BRANIGAN CULTURAL CENTER, 501 NORTH MAIN, LAS CRUCES 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM AUCTION STARTS AT NOON

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LIVING ON WHEELS • SHEILA SOWDER Squirrel Wars Or as the squirrels call it, ‘Free Food!’ hat makes you crazy? watering, he noticed a few emp- Dean’s What is that one thing ty stems. The following day there collection Wthat can turn you into a were more, and the third day half of plastic quivering mass of madness? his flowers were missing. snakes and lizard made For Dean Maxwell, who lives “There are three of the little the squirrels here at Rose Valley in his RV, it’s devils,” he told me, “two locals giggle. (Pho- squirrels. It all started this sum- and a friend. They recognize the to by Sheila mer when Dean decided to do sounds of my truck and run away Sowder) a little gardening on his site. He before I can even get out. I tried planted a variety of quite love- shooting one with an Airsoft, but ly flowering plants – marigolds, the darn squirrel was too fast.” At begonias and petunias – in large my look of horror, he explained, flower pots. Now Dean lived most “It wouldn’t have hurt him, just of his adult life in Alaska, and yes, stung.” Still. Alaska has its share of squirrels, Now I’ve heard Dean’s side of A squirrel looks for seeds un- even in the frozen tundra. But ap- this conflict ad nauseum and it der a bird-feeder at an RV Park. parently, he never decided to gar- usually ends with him muttering (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) den up there. the words “little bastards” as he During the first couple of weeks vows to never give up. I decided I “So, Al,” I said, “I recently after Dean’s gardening spree, his needed to hear the other side and watched a PBS Nature program count how many nuts he dug up? great job of entertaining us.” plants thrived, blossoming with set up an interview with another called The Squirrel’s Guide to And how did they know that same “Uh, I don’t think it was inten- an abundance that made him longtime Rose Valley resident, Al Success. Your species in its cur- squirrel had buried them? I mean, tional.” proud. Then one morning, while the Squirrel. rent form has been around some start digging near any nut tree “Oh, come on, why else would 36 million years, making you one and you’re going to find nuts.” he hide those little plastic snakes of the most enduring animal fami- “I also heard that tree squirrels in the pots? And that lizard? We Sewing Machine and Serger lies on the planet. By comparison, have larger brains than ground thought about taking it back to service and repair. the modern human has only been squirrels because they need the the burrow. You know, as a dec- Free Hand Long Arm quilting. here about 200,000 years. To what larger brain capacity to deal with oration.” Nice selection of 100% cotton quilting fabrics do you attribute this success?” their more complicated lives.” “Oh, Al, you all misunderstood Questions? Want to see the fabric? “Well, we’ve got a lot of variety. “Now that ticks me off,” Al what he was trying to do. 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I mans had bigger brains than small to recognize the smell of plastic. guess you could say we’re adapt- town humans because it’s harder Shish!” Al shook his head at the able. to drive in a city?” He kicked a baffling behavior of the human “I learned on the program that nearby pebble. “My branch needs species. a squirrel can bury as many as better PR.” “Something that puzzles me,” 10,000 nuts for winter, and then is “Al, you know the guy that I said. “You ate his marigolds. I able to find at least 90 percent of lives down at the end of this row? thought squirrels don’t like mari- them. That’s incredible!” The site with all the flower pots? golds.” “Yeah, maybe a little too in- You’ve been identified as one of “That’s like saying all humans credible.” Al shook his little head. the squirrels that ate all his flow- don’t like spinach. What about “I gotta wonder about some of ers this summer.” live worms and insects? You gon- those studies. 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MISSION casualties among the herd was stomatitis, a viral disease that “Spot checks were done at tion of the duties of an NMLB continued from page 37 partly due to the quick response primarily affects horses and cat- rodeos and other gatherings for inspector. According to Davis, time. tle, broke out across the state. compliance. Most diseases of the hard work of these men and of beef cattle, calves and dairy “The initial call to us went The NMLB was able to keep the that sort are handled by quar- women often goes overlooked. cows comes the risk of emer- out within 15 minutes of the in- disease from spreading to an un- antine and restriction of move- “The biggest misconception gency situations involving the cident,” said Davis. “I think be- controlled state by quarantining ment until the disease is under is that the public assumes we’re livestock transportation. In a cause the response time was so the effected premises and mon- control.” an agency that solely deals recent incident that occurred on fast, an impressive number of itoring the movement of the in- With a mission to protect the with equine issues,” said Davis. Interstate 25 near Albuquerque, cattle survived.” fected livestock. integrity of New Mexico’s live- “Even cruelty cases aren’t what a semi-truck carrying 92 head of The remaining cattle were tak- “The state vet at the time or- stock industry, the NMLB has a keep the agency going day to cattle rolled over due to a weight en to EXPO New Mexico where dered to shorten the normally great responsibility to the state day. Constant inspections are shift, killing two cows that were they were held before being re- accepted range of 30 days for a and its livestock as a law en- our first line of defense for New pronounced dead on arrival and routed. Certificate of Veterinary Health forcement agency. Daily inspec- Mexico’s livestock industry, and injuring two others that were lat- Emergency response within Inspection to five days during tions to ensure animal health they are the core activity of our er euthanized due to severe inju- the agency also covers disease the outbreak,” said Davis. and safety make up a mere frac- agency’s mission.” ry. Davis said the low number of outbreak. In 2011, vesicular

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