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6 GUEST COLUMN • New Look Elva K. Österreich 53 WOMAN ON THE RUN • Football Recreational marijuana for the 14 ON STAGE • Broadening Dance 22 ACROSS THE BORDER • Follies state by Barry Fisher MD Experience Looking for Shelter Joining a full-contact league New ballet company One hours at a time by Susie Ouderkirk 7 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • Farewell by Mike Cook by Morgan Smith Hastings 54 GROWING CHILE • Hail on the Fond memories of a cultural 15 ARTS SCENE • Happenings 24 STARRY DOME • Telescopium, Trail icon by Elva K. Österreich Area galleries busy for the Telescope Testing organic chile fertility September A tale of galaxies by Kristie Garcia 7 DESERT DIARY • Matters by Bert Stevens of Faith 16 ON STAGE • ‘Outside Mullingar’ 54 GROWING SEASONS • A look at the Irish play offer com- 26 RANDOM ACTS OF NONSENSE • Cultivating Pecans actions of some edy, drama Electile Dysfunction Pecan production course in higher powers in Las Cruces Desert Exposure writer runs for October by Tiffany Acosta president by Jim Duchene 8 FUNNIES • 16 ARTS EXPOSURE • 55 SUBORBITAL • Cadets Beezwax Follow the Red Dot 27 PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • get Historic The bees are October event ex- Alien Introduction 37 RED OR GREEN • Dining Guide Rocketeer students recreate Restaurants in southwest New asking questions pands to 10 days What outsiders might think of spectroscope by Cathy Harper Mexico again the state by Richard Coltharp 17 MUSIC EXPOSURE 40 TABLE TALK • At 1Zero6 9 EXPLORING HISTORY • Gila • Music Camp in Kingston 28 PERFORMING ARTS • Theater Food, travel and friends fuse Anthropology Hard Road Trio invites Offers Two Series by Vivian Savitt Students excavate pueblo participants to workshops Las Cruces venue shows off by Taylor Vancel national, regional talent 18 ARTS EXPOSURE • Print Fiesta 40 WINE IN TULAROSA • Festival Returns 10 CLEANING UP • The Trouble Event celebrates the art of 29 HUMMINGBIRDS • Dip and Spirits, music and food with Tamarisk printmaking Zoom Time by Jennifer Gruger Green and pink invaders on the Festival offers much Gila by Donna Stevens 18 IN PRINT • to learn by Elva K. Wild Biography Österreich 42 DELVING INTO HISTORY • The Frightening Face of McCarthy 11 GILA CELEBRATION • Festival “Coyote Amer- Tularosa citizen persecuted Honors Heritage ica” author 31 TUMBLEWEEDS • after war by Robert B. Loren Hikes, kayaking, talks featured speaks in Las Hillbilly Vacation by Allyson Siwik Cruces A journey to Ap- palachia by Brook 43 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS • Events Guide 12 LOOKING BACK • Fort Bayard 19 ARTS Stockberger For September and a little Days EXPOSURE • beyond Talk, play highlight local Gallery Guide 32 BODY, MIND & historical site Area gallery SPIRIT • Grant County locations Events 48 ON STAGE • Grant County Weekly happenings Concerts 20 HEADING NORTH • Colorado in Grant County Series begins season Oct. 7 Road Trip “The Shining” and beyond 33 RUN FOR FUN • Lighting CELEBRATING 12 YEARS by Richard Atkins the Night Color Dash raises money to fight 22 DEMING IN ART • Muralist cancer PILATES 13 DANCE SECNE • On the White Quirks DANCING STONES STUDIO Sands Stage Weide has unique style, humor 34 TALKING HORSES • Olympic 109 N. BULLARD • SILVER CITY Dancing across the dunes by by Marjorie Lilly Thoughts Recapping best moments for horses by Scott Thomson

PUBLISHER 34 CYCLES OF LIFE • Navigating 49 LIVING ON WHEELS • RVing Richard Coltharp the Streets with Pets 575-524-8061 • [email protected] Traffic flow and terrain An interview with the animals by Sheila Sowder EDITOR by Fr. Gabriel Rochelle • Pilates – at Any Age! Elva K. Österreich 50 HIGH PLACES • Hail on the Trail • Banish Back Pain 575-680-1978 • [email protected] 35 HEALING WATERS • Old Space, • Increase Bone Density New Use Cooling off in summer by Gabriele Teich • Unfreeze That Neck and Shoulder ADVERTISING COORDINATOR T or C sports new downtown • Sculpt Abdominal Muscles Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 plaza by Elva K. Österreich [email protected] 52 LOOKING UP • Radio Telescope • Look Taller and Slimmer – NOW! • RELAX! Melt Stress 36 TASTING OPPORTUNITY • A Unveiled DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR Socorro Tech students get • CONNECT – Mind and Body Taste of Downtown Duet Packages and One-on-One Instruction Teresa Tolonen 575-680-1841 Sampling Silver City restaurants new experience [email protected] by Thomas Guengrich 575-534-1261 by Lucy Whitmarsh [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES Carol L. Watson-Brand Silver City Otero County Fully Certified Pilates Instructor Ilene Wignall 575-313-0002 Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 [email protected] [email protected] Deming Ruidoso Claire Frohs 575-680-1844 ­ Elaine Sasnow 575-635-1188 Bikes - Repairs - Outdoor Gear [email protected] [email protected] Silver City’s Outdoor LAYOUT AND DESIGN Cary J. Howard, Eddie Hodges, Stacey Neal, Ryan Galloway Adventure Center WEB DESIGNER Ryan Galloway Bike Rentals Apparel COLUMNISTS Maps Camping Equipment Fr. Gabriel Rochelle, Marjorie Lilly, Sheila Sowder, Scott Thomson, Bert Stevens, Jim Duchene Parts Shoes 1740-A Calle de Mercado • Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-524-8061 www.desertexposure.com Desert Exposure is published monthly and distributed free of charge at choice establishments throughout Southern New Mexico. Mail subscriptions are $42 for 12 issues. Single copies by mail $4. All contents © 2015 OPC News, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. All rights to material by outside contributors revert to the author. Views expressed in articles, advertisements, graphics and/or photos appearing in Desert Exposure do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or advertisers. GILA HIKE & BIKE Desert Exposure is not responsible for unsolicited submissions of articles or artwork. Submissions by mail must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply or return. It CORNER OF COLLEGE & BULLARD will be assumed that all submissions, including email letters, are intended for publication. All submissions, including letters to the editor, may be edited for length, style and content. WWW.GILAHIKEANDBIKE.COM 575-388-3222 6 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

GUEST COLUMN • BARRY FISHER, MD #3 The following is a simple substitution cipher; one letter stands for another. Solution is by trial X=B V=H, W=C, Clue: and error. Solution will appear in next month’s Desert Exposure. Send full solution, or just the Secret Words, to [email protected], and be recognized! TIPS:www.nmsr.org/secretword.htm and www.nmsr.org/cypher-how2.jpg Recreational "ZKLJY CZ XNU XJCOVKJ XKLGNBU ELBUKJCFY JLENLONCB NBOC PCFJ VCGK ZCJ BKZLJNCFY HFJHCYKY LJK BCO JKLYCBY [OC XK Marijuana LMLJGKE XP YGLJO GKOKJY]." - XJNLB ECMOCB, MLY WJFWKY Use the answer key below to track your clues, and reveal Secret Words! for New Mexico A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Previous Solution: "WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT SUMMER Congrats to #2 solvers Will as the time come for There is a belief that this is IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO? ... MINE IS THE SUNLIGHT. MINE IS THE Adams*, Christina* & Vivian* our state to legislate a gateway drug to the use of MORNING. AND THE BURRITOS." - PUBLISHER RICHARD COLTHARP McAlexander, Claudette and regulate in favor of more dangerous additive sub- Secret Words*:TODAYS CHILE BURN H Gallegos*, and Shorty Vaiza*! recreational marijuana? stances. Let’s look at the reasons for Time has taught us the mar- and against this vote. Perhaps ijuana may be the first drug Services the most pressing issue for our used by those who become ad- medications delivered state is the failing revenues dicted to other drugs, but that medical equipment from oil and gas. The damage most users do not progress to our budget has been disas- to other drugs, and for many, emotional support trous. marijuana replaces alcohol as respite Last year, Colorado posted the drug of choice. total tax revenue of $71.5 mil- Since marijuana is non-ad- 24-hour availability lion received from the sale and dicting and far safer than alco- ADL assistance regulation of marijuana. hol, this should be considered This year, to date, the state beneficial. bereavement support has already taken in $85.62 In 1970, we were frightened experience million in taxes and fees. This by our federal government projects out to more than with ads depicting “reefer mad- compassion $171.2 million total revenue ness.” This condition could not medical supplies expected for this year alone. be further from the truth. That would help our state In a recent conversation confi dential coffers make up for some of with a former bartender favor- volunteers the loss in oil and gas revenue. ing marijuana to alcohol, he Irma Santiago, MD Tourism has increased in stated that alcohol makes peo- local cultural heritage the state of Colorado this past ple aggressive, but marijuana music therapy year, in part, based upon the makes people happy. availability of legalized mari- He referred to alcohol as spiritual support juana. “courage in a bottle.” According to an article in Alcohol abuse with DUI the Denver Post, 20 percent of and its attendant injuries and visitors polled stated the avail- deaths has been a chronic Yankie-Texas ART DISTRICT ability of legalized marijuana problem in our state. at the crossroads of Yankie & Texas Streets in Historic Downtown Silver City had a positive impact in their Marijuana has not been decision to visit Colorado, al- similarly associated with DUI though just 8 percent of tour- injuries and deaths. Published ists actually went to a dispen- data is inconclusive as many sary. DUI offenders involved in auto Our state is wonderful tour- accidents have also used alco- ist destination and the avail- hol or some other drug prior to Blue Dome Gallery * LOIS DUFFY STUDIO ability of legalized marijuana driving under the influence. 575-538-2538 211-C N. Texas St., Silver City can only enhance tourism. Many studies suggest that Seedboat Gallery Copper Quail Gallery Downtown: Th urs – Sat & Mon, 11-5 www.loisduffy.com at 307 N. Texas St. It is believed that were mar- marijuana causes drivers to 214 W. Yankie 211A N. Texas Th e Lodge: Daily 9-5 575-313-9631 ijuana available recreationally, drive more slowly and this 534-1136 388-2646 at 60 Bear Mt. Ranch Rd. OPEN SATURDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT Wed-Sat 11am-5pm or by appt both alcohol and narcotic us- might get them into trouble, age would be reduced. while alcohol seems to remove This would be expected to inhibitions and cause the op- To advertise here, please contact: result in a reduction in alco- posite. Ilene Wignall hol-related auto crashes, and It is pointed out that mari- 575-313-0002 • [email protected] concomitant deaths from DUI juana users know they are af- vehicular injuries, and mortali- fected, but alcoholics deny the ty related to narcotic overdos- effect. ing. However, there is insuffi- There has never been a re- cient data to suggest that mar- ported case of death from ijuana does not have a bad ef- overdose of marijuana, and fect on the driver. this contrasts very favorably Some might argue that we Columbus Animal Rescue with the death rate from alco- already have a big problem Rescued, Abandoned and Abused Animals need loving homes. All are spayed or neutered and have current vaccinations. hol and narcotic pill overdose. with alcohol and driving, why The black market for illegal add a new drug to that mix? marijuana, controlled by the Fact is that we already have My name is Candy. I am a underworld is quite profitable. that drug in the mix due to its If marijuana were legalized and widespread usage. sweet and gentle female available from regulated and Legalization will have little taxed dispensaries, this would influence in increasing its use Chihuahua. I weigh about nine remove a significant source of and driving under its influence. funding from the drug lords The bottom line seems to pounds. I am approx. two years who presently thrive on this be that this is a good time to old. I was abandoned by my large black market, and reduce legislate recreational marijua- their influence and power. na for New Mexico. Objective family but need a loving family These seem to be four ratio- arguments against seem lack- nal arguments favoring the le- ing when compared to the ar- now that will keep me forever. galization of recreational mari- guments in favor. juana for New Mexico. It is time for our politicians Please adopt me. What are the arguments to stop being afraid and acting against legalization of marijua- on irrational fears instead of Call Pat at 575-649-7644 na? rational facts. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 7

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH A Farewell to a Cultural Icon

1988 – Bon Jovi is singing “I’ll pecting it of people. It developed across New Mexico (and, in fact be there for you” and Bobby Mc- my strength and confidence in all existing 126 stores in the U.S.) Ferrin is telling people to “Don’t communication and management will be officially closed, gone, Worry, Be Happy;” movie tick- skills. The tendrils of ambition faded into the past. It is time to ets are $3.50; the price of gas is wound their way around my con- move forward, just one more little 91 cents; and a new drug called sciousness and I had to learn how change stepping into the future. “Crack” appears on the scene. to temper them with compassion But for me, this icon of my past “Rainman,” “Die Hard” and “Bee- and toughness. In short, Hastings isn’t letting go easily. tlejuice” roll out on the big screen. Books, Music and Video ushered Around me steps are being Elva, in her 20s, had been clerk- me into adulthood and channeled taken. College students in Silver ing in bookstores in Albuquerque me into the rest of my life. City, Las Cruces, Alamogordo and (Waldenbooks, B. Dalton, Salt of When I moved to Alamogordo Socorro are moving in, preparing the Earth) since she graduated in 1992, Hastings was the only to learn and live on their own. My from college and then got her first game in town, at least for books niece, having grown up in New more serious job. A new store, and music. There were other vid- Mexico, experienced college, the Hastings Books, Music and Vid- eo rental places, and of course workforce and Las Cruces living is eo opened at a new strip mall at Walmart, but you went to Hast- taking the leap and moving to the the corner of Coors Boulevard ings for perusing, chatting with California coast. My youngest son and Montano Road on the rapid- acquaintances, lounging in big is starting high school. ly growing West Side of the city comfy chairs while sipping a cup Change marches on and we opened and Elva became a man- of coffee (for a 25 cent donation to are swept along with it. Time to ager. the Literacy Council) and thinking say good-bye, take advantage of Even then, Hastings was a about what you want to read next. the sales and find a new location busy hub. The new location, an Later, when my kids were older, to buy books, comic books, mu- instant success, drew customers there were Magic the Gathering sic, videos and strange and geeky from all the West Side communi- nights, “Yu-Gi-Oh!” readings and things. ties seeking reading, listening and Harry Potter book release parties. watching material. Guns N’ Roses, In 1994, very pregnant, I Elva K. Poison, U2 and Tracy Chapman of Time,” was on the bestseller flew me to Amarillo to meet the worked again at Hastings for the Österreich is battled it out with Restless Heart list along with Stephen Hawking’s big shots and interview me for a Christmas rush season. It was a editor of Desert and Rodney Crowell for the right “A Brief History of Time,” Salman book-buyer position. Dinner with reliving of the retail excitement at Exposure and to be heard over the loudspeakers Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” the sharp-eyed CEO John Marma- one of the few places in town that delighted to be in the store. and Anne Rice’s “The Queen of the duke and his team was this fresh- seemed to believe in customer holding office My book department (I was Damned.” faced girl’s first real encounter service. And my Hastings card has hours in Silver the book manager) rocked with a In fact, my book department with corporate America. It was a to this day never lost the “former City on the great combination of bestsellers, was such a success that the com- strange and enlightening experi- employee” designation for the full second Wednesday of the month back list and local interest titles. It pany, which included Western ence. 28 years, making me feel remem- (Sept. 14) from 10:30 a.m. to was the number one selling book Merchandisers (the warehouse Hastings formed my concept of bered and valued in a strange little 12:30 p.m. at the Yankie Creek department in the chain at the which supplied the Walmart chain customer service, both in terms way. Coffee House. Please drop by time. Tony Hillerman’s “A Thief with music and books at the time), of taking care of people and ex- By Oct. 31, 2016. Hastings and say hello.

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If you have guests from out of town who are having a blast and reading Matters of Faith Desert Exposure, shoot them with your camera and send us the photo with a little information. Or, if you are traveling, don’t forget to share, do the selfie thing WHO IS IN THAT CAR? — but I also know that important er standing in front of us, who was and yourself holding a copy of Desert Exposure it to [email protected] The Packrat Out Back shared people are given certain courte- very tall. or stick it in the mail to: Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM 88005. this little story with us. sies. I need to know what I should “Dang, you’re a big one,” my fa- Billy Graham was returning to do because I have stopped a very ther told him, stating the obvious. Charlotte after a speaking engage- important person.” “How tall are you gonna be ment and when his plane arrived, “Is it the governor?” the super- when you reach your full growth?” there was a limousine there to visor asked. “I’m 6’10”,” the man answered. transport him to his home. “No, he’s more important than He was polite, but obviously As he prepared to get into the that,” the young trooper said. tired of continuously being singled limo, he stopped and spoke to the “Oh, so it’s the president,” the out. driver. supervisor said. “Wow!” our eavesdropping ca- “You know,” he said, “I am 87 “No, he’s even more Important shier chimed in. “I’M 4’11”, and years old and I have never driven than that,” the young trooper said. you’re TWICE as tall as I am.” a limousine. Would you mind if I “Well then, who is it?” the supervi- My father considered this, drove it for a while?” sor finally asked. then leaned forward and con- “No problem,” the driver said. The young trooper said, “I think fidentially told the man, “You “Have at it.” its Jesus, because he’s got Billy better count your change.” Billy gets into the driver’s seat Graham for a chauffeur!” and they head off down the high- MAKING DEALS way. NOSINESS GETS Geerichard shared this one A short distance away sat a YOU NOWHERE from his front porch. rookie state trooper operating his Henry Duchene’s father gets On the first day, God created first speed trap. him to chuckle once in a while. the dog and said, “Sit all day by The long black limo went by The only thing my elderly father the door of your house and bark him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone. enjoys more than shopping with my at anyone who comes in or walks The trooper pulled out and easi- wife at one of those members-only past. For this, I will give you a life ly caught up to the limo. He got out warehouse stores is sticking his span of 20 years.” of his patrol car to begin the pro- nose into other people’s business. Thedog said, “That’s a long time cedure. Recently, he got to do both. to be barking. How about only 10 The young trooper walked up We were in line to pay for our years and I’ll give you back the oth- to the driver’s door and when the too much of everything, and my fa- er 10?” glass was rolled down, he was sur- ther was looking at his box of corn And God saw it was good. prised to see who was driving. dogs. On the second day, God created He immediately excused him- He was in the mood for ONE, the monkey and said, “Entertain self and went back to his car and so, of course, my wife insisted people, do tricks, and make them Eva Appelbaum visited Silver City in July from New York, New York called his supervisor. on buying him a carton of 42. and said she had a wonderful time. Here she takes in Desert Expo- He told the supervisor, “I know When my dad finally put it down, DESERT DIARY sure while sitting on a Yankie Street bench. we are supposed to enforce the law he looked up and saw the custom- continued on page 8 8 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

DESERT DIARY On their way back home, a bag The coat you wanted me to send continued from page 7 of money fell out of an armored to you, Aunt Sue said it would be car, practically landing at their a little too heavy to send in the laugh. For this, I’ll give you a 20- feet. Sally quickly picked it up and, mail with them heavy buttons, so year life span.” not sure what to do with it, they we cut them off and put them in The monkey said, “Monkey took it home. There, she counted the pockets. tricks for 20 years? That’s a pretty the money — $50,000! We got a bill from the funer- COIN COLLECTIONS long time to perform. How about I “We’ve got to give it back,” Jerry al home, and it said if we didn’t give you back 10 like the dog did?” said. make the final payment on Grand- And God, again saw it was good. “Finders keepers,” Sally said. ma’s funeral bill, up she comes. APPRAISED On the third day, God created She put the money back in the About your sister, she had the cow and said, “You must go into bag and hid it in their attic. a baby this morning. I haven’t YOU PICK THE PLACE the field with the farmer all day The next day, two police offi- found out whether if it is a boy or IF I BUY — NO!!! FEES long and suffer under the sun, have cers were canvassing the neighbor- a girl so don’t know if you are an FEES ARE NEGOTIABLE calves and give milk to support the hood looking for the money, and Aunt or Uncle. farmer’s family. For this, I will give knocked on their door. Your Uncle John fell in the ANA - K3131056 – Call Jim 575-654-2248 you a life span of 60 years.” “Pardon me, did either of you whiskey vat. Some men tried to The cow said, “That’s kind of a find a bag that fell out of an ar- get him out, but he fought them tough life you want me to live for mored car yesterday?” off playfully, so he drowned. We 60 years. How about 20 and I’ll give Sally said, “No.” cremated him and he burned for back the other 40?” Jerry said, “She’s lying. She hid three days. And God agreed it was good. it up in the attic.” Three of your friends went off On the fourth day, God creat- Sally said, “Don’t believe him, the bridge in a pickup. One was ed humans and said, “Eat, sleep, he’s getting senile.” driving and the other two were in play, marry and enjoy your life. The agents turned to Jerry and the back. For this, I’ll give you 20 years.” began to question him. The driver got out.He rolled But the human said, “Only 20 years? “Tell us the story from the begin- down the window and swam to Could you possibly give me my 20, ning,” one said. safety.The other two drowned. the 40 the cow gave back, the 10 Jerry said, “Well, when Sal- They couldn’t get the tail gate the monkey gave back, and the 10 ly and I were walking home from down. the dog gave back; that makes 80, school yesterday …” Not much more news this time. okay?” The first police officer turned to Nothing much happened. If you “Okay,” said God, “You asked his partner and said, “We’re outta don’t get this letter, please let me for it.” here!” know and I will send another one. So that is why for our first 20 Love, Ma years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy DON’T FORGET ourselves. TO LET MA KNOW LOOKING TO THE For the next 40 years, we slave The Packrat Out Back came FUTURE in the sun to support our family. across this letter in her collection. Geerichard tells a joke which, THE SHROUD OF TURIN For the next 10 years, we do She’s not sure how it got there. he says, wives tend to like more FEATURING a 14 ft . monkey tricks to entertain the Dear Son, than their husbands. grandchildren. And for the last 10 I’m writing this slow ‘cause I In a dark and hazy room, peer- life-size replica of the years, we sit on the front porch and know you can’t read fast. We don’t ing into a crystal ball, the Mystic shroud presented by bark at everyone. live where we did when you left. delivered grave news: Peter Schumacher, VP8 Your dad read in the paper that “There’s no easy way to tell you THE WHOLE STORY most accidents happen within 20 this, so I’ll just be blunt. Prepare Production Engineer and The Packrat Out Back tells us miles of home, so we moved. yourself to be a widow. Your hus- founder of the SHROUD why no one believes seniors — ev- Won’t be able to send you the band will die a violent and horrible EXHIBIT and MUSEUM eryone thinks they are senile. address as the last family that death this year.” An elderly couple was cele- lived here took the numbers with Visibly shaken, Laura stared at in ALAMOGORDO, NM. brating their 60th anniversary. The them for their house, so they the woman’s lined face, then at the Friday, September 16, couple had married as childhood wouldn’t have to change their ad- single flickering candle, then down sweethearts and had moved back dress. at her hands. 2016 6–8pm at the to their old neighborhood after This place has a washing ma- She took a few deep breaths to Knights of Columbus Hall they retired. chine.The first day I put four compose herself and to stop her 1301 Swan Street Holding hands, they walked shirts in it, pulled the chain and mind racing. She simply had to back to their old school. It was not haven’t seen ‘em since. know. Silver City, NM locked, so they entered, and found It only rained twice this week, She met the Fortune Teller’s the old desk they’d shared, where three days the first time and four gaze, steadied her voice and asked, FOR MORE INFO Jerry had carved “I love you, Sally.” days the second time. “Will I be acquitted?” (Photo courtesy of Barrie Schwortz, STERA 1978) 575-415-5206

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Fumi Arakawa and his students excavating damage in the Diamond Creek Pueblo. (Courtesy photo)

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ew Mexico State Universi- “The collaborations helped understand and reconstruct settle- ty anthropology students both the NMSU students and Gila ment patterns and exchange sys- Nspent the summer getting to National Forest employees rec- tems used by the Mimbres people know the Mimbres people who died ognize the richness of cultural at the pueblo. more than a thousand years ago and resources and provided crucial “Since this was the salvage helping to preserve their history. information and knowledge about project, students were required to Eight NMSU students joined com- ancient cultures that once ex- learn, recover, and identify several munity volunteers for four weeks isted within the Gila,” said Fumi important features, such as walls, to explore and excavate areas of Arakawa, director of the Univer- floors and hearths at the site,” the South Diamond Creek Pueblo sity Museum at NMSU and asso- Arakawa said. “By the end of the in the Gila Wilderness. ciate professor of anthropology. project, the students were able to “This dig gave me a better un- Students and volunteers explored understand and reconstruct how St ay and Play! derstanding of the Mimbres people, and assessed the damage from ero- the Mimbres people living at the Enjoy a "Suite" stay with your choice of 18 holes of golf and what living life during these sion and looting activities in the site constructed, used, and aban- times was like for these people,” pueblo abandoned approximately doned it approximately 1,000 years for 2 at either Red Hawk, Sonoma Ranch or NMSU said Candice Disque, an anthropol- 1,000 years ago. The students exca- ago.” golf course and more! ogy graduate student in the College vated two rooms and two storage The dig offered students an op- of Arts and Sciences. “It provided units. portunity to roll up their sleeves Golf Package Includes: insight into possible social dynam- “The South Diamond Creek and get a first-hand look at what it 18 Holes of Golf for 2 with Golf Cart ics on a household level.” Pueblo site was in jeopardy of takes to be an anthropologist. They King or Double Bedded overnight Suite for 2 Complimentary Hot Breakfast for 2 The Mimbres region includes being lost to erosion, due to the learned time and monetary budget- the southwestern corner of New position of the pueblo on top of ing concepts while also conducting *Call 575-541-8887 for Mexico and portions of surround- a canyon rim,” said Trevor Lea, research. special rates and reservations! ing states. The Mimbres River runs a graduate student who focused “I feel that I have a much bet- through the area and flows under- on the pueblo for his thesis. “This ter understanding of the site. I had ground near Deming. The Depart- project was a unique opportunity many assumptions going in to this ment of Anthropology and Univer- to help preserve cultural resourc- project but the material culture sity Museum at NMSU sponsored es.” that remained after 1,000 years had this collaborative research on There were three main objec- a different story to tell,” said Lea. lands in the Gila National Forest. tives for this project: to gain a bet- “The preservation of the architec- Volunteers included K-12 teachers, ter understanding of the occupa- ture and the artifacts was quite 1611 Hickory Loop a retired NMSU engineering profes- tion period and chronology of the amazing” Las Cruces, NM 88005 sor and three professional archae- site, to obtain datable materials For more information, visit an- www.marriott.com/lruss ologists. from documented contexts, and to thropology.nmsu.edu. 575-541-8887 10 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

CLEANING UP • DONNA STEVENS The Trouble with Tamarisk Green and pink invaders on the Gila River

e’ve all heard the expres- said. “These Wilderness Steward- sion “beauty is in the eye ship Performance grants will ac- Wof the beholder.” complish much needed work to Tamarisks, also known as salt improve wilderness performance cedars, are rather pleasing to the scoring in a number of wilderness eye, with thousands of tiny, pur- areas.” ple-pink blossoms, until one learns Funding for the tamarisk remov- that they are an invasive species in al project was also contributed by the Southwest with a host of nega- the Center for Biological Diversity, tive impacts on watersheds, native the national nonprofit that “works vegetation and wildlife. to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the Tamarisks on brink of extinction.” the Gila River “The Gila River is one of the last Salt cedar removal has been Dense stand of tamarisk before (left) and after (right) cutting. (Photos by Zack Crockett) rivers that hasn’t already been tak- a priority of the invasive species en over by tamarisk, so it’s import- management team of the Gila Na- were working along the Gila River Armed with these data points, plied for and was awarded funding ant to get rid of it now,” said Todd tional Forest for several years. to remove manmade debris that UGWA approached the Forest Ser- from the National Wilderness Stew- Schulke, one of the founders of the Eradication treatment by the For- had washed into the river during vice with a proposal to collaborate ardship Alliance, a national non- Center for Biological Diversity. est Service has focused primari- the record flood of September 2013. on tamarisk removal on the Gila profit whose mission is to “build a When the first phase of the ly on the uppermost stretches of This debris removal was a project River, mainly in the Gila Wilderness, nationwide network of volunteer tamarisk removal project ends in the Gila River, mainly on the East of the Upper Gila Watershed Alli- before the problem grew too big to organizations that provide stew- October 2016, Phase II will begin, Fork, in an effort to control the ance (UGWA), a watershed protec- tackle. The wilderness stretch of ardship for America’s enduring re- funded through a federal program downstream spread of this inva- tion nonprofit based in Gila. the Gila River begins at Grapevine source of wilderness.” called Secure Rural Schools. This sive tree into the Gila Wilderness The Gila Hot Springs Stewards Campground, a few miles from the “The National Wilderness Stew- program provides funding for work Area. Because wilderness areas decided as they floated down the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Mon- ardship Alliance is excited to sup- in counties fortunate enough to are reserved for foot, horseback, Gila, garbage piled high on their ument, and extends more than 40 port the volunteers, nonprofit or- have publicly owned land, such and non-motorized boat access, rafts, they would take GPS read- river miles downstream to the con- ganizations, and agency partners removal of invasive species is chal- ings of tamarisk sightings, whether fluence with Turkey Creek. who are stewarding their local TAMARISKS lenging. a single tree or a dense stand. They In May of this year, UGWA ap- public lands,” NWSA’s Randy Welsh continued on page 12 Last fall, some residents of Gila approached UGWA with this in- Hot Springs, known collectively formation and suggested work on as the Gila Hot Springs Stewards, tamarisk eradication.

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GILA CELEBRATION • ALLYSON SIWIK

River Festival Honors Heritage You are invited Hikes, kayaking, talks featured to a FREE basic estate planning he 12th Annual Gila Riv- er Festival “Honoring Our workshop... THeritage: The Natural and Cultural History of the Gila” is Presented by scheduled for Sept. 22–25, and will Chelsea Hotchkiss & look at the importance of preserv- Connie Finch ing the region’s cultural and natu- YoY uru Legal SHIIELLD Team ral history. This year’s centennial of the National Park Service pro- vides an opportunity to explore the philosophy behind the nation’s GET STARTED ON YOUR... accomplishments in preserving • Final Will • Your Health Care (POA) our cultural and natural heritage • Living Will leave with your workbook completed. and to understand future chal- lenges to preserving biologically important landscapes, such as the WORKSHOP: Sept. 24, 2016 11-12PM Gila River watershed, and to pro- 217 N. Bullard (Inside Insurance First), Silver City tecting public lands held in trust Phone: 575-534-9118 (Ext. 104) For Info for all Americans. One of the Southwest’s pre- mier nature festivals, the Gila Riv- er Festival, attracts an audience The Gila River Festival, Sept. 22-25, focuses on the importance of of nature lovers and outdoor en- preserving natural and cultural history in the region. (Photo by Na- thusiasts eager to learn about and than Newcomer) experience the Gila’s natural won- MOONDANCE ACRES ders. The festival offers a range protection, Forman has been at will join Bellamy at an outdoor of guided hikes, birding, fishing the forefront of these battles and film projection/spoken word event and kayaking in the Gila National will provide us with a front row produced by Western New Mexico Forest and along the Gila River, seat to the successes of the past University New Media professor, as well as guest speakers, spoken and the challenges yet to come. artist and filmmaker Peter Bill. His word poetry, performance art, The author of “Fire Season: projections of films, images, and puppet parade, a downtown art Field Notes from a Wilderness animations on the Murray Hotel walk and more. Lookout,” Phil Connors, will in downtown Silver City, will ex- Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23, speak Sunday morning at a special plore our relationship to the wild festival keynote speaker Audrey fundraising brunch. Connors will Gila River that is the lifeblood of Peterman is the author of “Legacy discuss the importance of the Gila our area. et near the Gila Wilderness on the Land: A Black Couple Dis- as both symbol and tangible enact- Other festival speakers include with breath-taking vistas, covers Our National Inheritance ment of the conservation impulse. Jeff Haozous and Michael Darrow Moondance Acres consists of and Tells Why Every American His talk will also look at the future of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, Tere- Sthree bunk houses and one cabin. It is Should Care” and “Our True Na- for a glimpse of how the “world’s sa Martinez from the Continental ture: Finding a Zest for Life in the first wilderness” will continue to Divide Trail Coalition, Rita Garcia ideal for workshops, retreats, reunions National Park System.” accrue and evolve meaning in a from the National Park Service, and get-togethers and comfortably Peterman will speak about the changing climate on a crowded Dr. Esteban Muldavin of Natural philosophy behind and the need planet. Heritage New Mexico, The Na- sleeps eight or nine people. for preservation of public lands. Hakim Bellamy, the inaugural ture Conservancy’s Martha Coo- She also highlights the contribu- poet laureate of Albuquerque, will per, botanist Dr. Richard Felger, Dinners can be reserved. A meeting tions of the unsung heroes of the perform his spoken-word piece, rock art expert Alex Mares, Rick room with a full kitchen is available. conservation movement: women “Everywhere Is a Gila,” accompa- Quezada of Ysleta del Sur, photog- and people of color. nied by musician Colin Hazelbak- rapher Diana Molina, WNMU Mu- Moondance Acres is located 30 miles Conservation icon and author er. Last year, these two collabo- seum’s Dr. Cynthia Bettison, and southeast of Silver City, New Mexico in Dave Foreman will speak Thurs- rated on a video of the same title author Ron Hamm. the Lower Mimbres Valley. day Sept. 22 about historical with Santa Fe-based filmmaker The full festival schedule is perspectives on Gila protection. David Smith, which went viral, available at www.gilaconserva- From the opposition to the Hook- generating thousands of views in tion.org. For more information, Reasonable Group Rates are available by contacting er and Conner dams and current support of Gila River protection. contact the Gila Conservation Co- Gale Woolf either by phone or email. Gila River diversion to wilderness Local spoken word performers alition at 575-538-8078. Phone: 575-313-4511 Email: [email protected] Turning 65 or older? Have questions about Medicare? Don’t call 1-800-I-DON’T-GIVE-A-HOOT for answers. CALL YOUR LOCAL AGENTS NOW!!! (575) 956-6394 or 1-888-565-9556 Tom Blanchard & Jessica Hotchkiss Downtown 301 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM Let a local agent help you get Medicare Ready! 12 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

LOOKING BACK Fort Bayard Days

he 2016 Fort lot Hall Museum in Bayard Days Prescott, Ariz., and as Tare coming director of the Arizo- up Sept. 16-17. Old na Historical Society Fort Bayard recog- division in Tempe. nized its 150 year His latest publication history in August. “Fighting for Uncle Upcoming events fea- Sam - Buffalo Sol- tured this year at and diers in the Frontier around Old Fort Ba- Army” will be avail- yard include a dinner, able for sale. a prominent author On Saturday, the keynote, tours, exhib- Fort Bayard Muse- its and a play. um is open from 9:15 a.m. to noon, On Friday, Sept. 16, “Buffalo Sol- and tours begin at 9:30 a.m. There diers on the Border” will be present- will be exhibits and displays on the ed by author John Langellier fol- north side of the Parade Ground. lowing a 6:30 dinner catered by the Children’s activities are available Brewer Hill at the National Guard throughout the morning. Armory on U.S. Highway 180 E. . On Saturday evening, the play The doors open at 6 p.m. The dinner “Lozen” will be performed by Car- The MERC encourages artists is $12.50 for members and $15 for ol Slatten at the National Guard non-members. For reservations or Armory at 7 p.m. The play is a por- to buy booth space for the more information, call 575-956-3294 tion of Slatten’s work “Three Strong or 575-388-4477. Western Women.” Slatten, who TularosaTu Wine Festival Langellier completed his under- resides near the White Mountain graduate work at the University of Reservation, recently received a San Diego and received his PhD at Daughters of the American Revolu- Sept. 16 & 17 Kansas State University in military tion Women in the Arts Recognition the Merc invites all artists in history. He has worked on assign- Award and has been invited to be ments with the U.S. Army, as direc- a “Writer in Residence” at Petrified the area to show and sell tor of the Wyoming State Museums, Forest. This event is free of charge their art. Contact via [fb] or as executive director of the Shar- but donations are welcome. www.themercintulie.com TAMARISKS continued from page 10 Thursday – SaturdaySaturday 10-6, Sunday 10-3 as the Gila National Forest. This versity and National Wilderness program also provided the fund- Stewardship Alliance, and one with 316 Granado St., Tularosa, New Mexico ing for the widely supported Gila a very local focus, the Upper Gila River cleanup project mentioned Watershed Alliance. With the sup- above, which removed mattresses, port, approval, and expertise of the refrigerators, stoves, roofing tin, Forest Service and the muscle pow- and loads of construction materials er of the Gila Hot Springs Stewards from the wilderness stretch of the and other locals dedicated to the Bow Wow WOW! Gila River. 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he remarkable qualities of published (online) by DanceSpirit White Sands National Monu- magazine.” HOURS Tment just north of the Organ Godman is 14 years old and has 1950 Hwy 180 East Tues.–Sat. Mountains have been recognized been part of Foster’s school for Silver City, NM 575-313-1507 by photographer Jonathan Givens four years. 9am–5pm who is traveling across the Unit- “She’s a natural, gifted towards ed States combining the grace of dance,” Foster said. dance with the grace of the majes- Foster said all the girls Givens WE WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON, SATURDAY, OCT. 1ST, 2016 tic outdoors. In addition, a local selected for the shoot have stud- STOCK UP NOW FOR ALL YOUR PLANTING NEEDS! dance school was invited to partic- ied at the Academy of Ballet in ipate in the project. Alamogordo for many years and FALL VEGGIES & FLOWERS ARE COMING SOON... “Dance Across the U.S.A.” is a have been in many performances. project with a goal of showcasing All of them have performed as fea- WE ARE YOUR GARDENING HEADQUARTERS! the beauty of the country and the tured dancers in at least one ballet dancers that live within it, accord- produced by the schools – most re- ing to the website www.danceatu- cently in Beauty and the Beast. We Understand Care, sa.com which chronicles the proj- “These girls are all committed We Practice Compassion. ect. Givens and his team are driving dancers and, except for one (who across the country to all 48 contigu- will be moving to Albuquerque), ous states and flying to Alaska and are planning to audition for the re- Offering a Continuum of Care in the Las Cruces Community! Hawaii to complete the project. cently formed dance company Bor- Monique Foster’s Academy of derlands Ballet as either company Ballet was contacted by Gibbons members or apprentices, which We continue to build on our time-proven reputation for quality care, and five of the advanced students will be holding auditions at the Las state-of-the-art rehabilitation and recovery protocols. Our modern were chosen to participate and Cruces School of Dance & Music traveled to the white sands on July on Aug. 10 at 10 a.m.,” Foster said. facilities form a continuum of care to meet all of your needs. 14 for their dance adventure. She said being part of the Dance “They called me and said they Across the U.S.A. projects is just *OEFQFOEFOU
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“Soldiers of Beauty” is a book that celebrates ballet in a Broadening Dance Experience unique combination of poetry and art that appeals to the New ballet company looks to brings professional-level to area mind, the emotions and the senses. The book dances, leaps allet may not be tradition- and sings to all the rhythms, al Southwestern fare, but sounds and colors of ballet. Bit’s such an integral part of the Las Cruces arts scene that ballet dancers will be part of the dedication of the new downtown plaza on Sept. 17 and will perform at the Renaissance ArtsFaire Nov. 5 and 6. The dancers are part of the Borderlands Ballet Company, a lo- cal nonprofit that rehearses at the Las Cruces School of Dance and Music, 1390 N. Main St. Found- er and artistic director Monique Foster opened the school in 2011, Mariah Hernandez (Courtesy Borderlands Ballet Company) branching out from the Academy of Ballet she opened in Alamogor- Moffatt would love to find some- childhood and teenage years and do more than a decade earlier. one to open a coffee shop on the sometimes college too,” she said. Borderlands Ballet Company eastern side of the school, which But there are also adults learn- performs at community events faces Main Street. It would attract ing ballet and tap dancing at like the plaza dedication and the traffic passing by and could also the school. Professional dancer CHECK OUT OUR NEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS! Renaissance ArtsFaire, as well as serve parents who are waiting at Dorinda Dercar, who has expe- charity functions. School children the school while their children rience in theatre, television and are often bussed in to see their complete their dance and music film, will teach a monthly adult SOUTHWESTERN shows and to learn about ballet, classes, Foster said. tap class at the school beginning choreography and music, Foster A native of Cloudcroft, Foster Sept. 12. Dercar is a member of said. spent 10 years in New York City as the Rhythm Tree Tap Company GOURD ART “This is an exciting opportuni- a dancer, actor and model, gradu- in Conifer, Colorado, and lives in ty to bring professional-level bal- ating from the American Acade- Boulder. She will commute to Las LEATHER TOO! let to southern New Mexico and my of the Arts. She also is the only Cruces for monthly classes, with by El Paso,” Foster said in a news person in New Mexico with Amer- her teaching supplemented by release about Borderlands Ballet ican Ballet Theatre certification other staff during the month. LANORA auditions and performances. “As through the ABT’s Level V. The school even offers a free the New Mexico/Texas border Foster now commutes be- ballet class for boys and men ages region develops into a significant tween Alamogordo and Las Cru- 13 and older, Foster said. Having ELMER southwestern cultural center, Bor- ces, teaching classes several days male dancers is important not SHOW DATES: Sept. 1 – Oct. 2 derlands Ballet aspires to develop a week in each city. only for the students themselves RECEPTION: Sat., Sept. 3 1–4pm into an influential resident ballet “We’ve been doing quite well,” but because of the roles they play company that allows regional she said. in partner dancing, like the lifts Copper Quail Gallery talent to transition into a serious Foster and her husband, Marc that are performed in ballet. 211 A N. Texas-Corner of Texas and Yankie in Silver City • OPEN Tuesday – Sunday 11–4 • 575-388-2646 dance career without simply pick- Moffatt, a philosophy professor at Dancers not only take lessons, ing up and leaving the area.” the University of Texas at El Paso, they also perform in shows in Al- “The company will begin de- own the nearly 13,000 square-foot amogordo and Las Cruces that are veloping its repertoire with a school that includes three dance often written by Moffat. number of smaller productions classrooms and three music class- Foster’s students will be per- Seedboat Gallery throughout the year, culminating rooms. Foster and her staff teach forming a dance version (with in its first stage production in the ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop danc- some singing) of the “Christmas spring of 2017 with the premiere ing, as well as piano, voice, guitar, Carol” musical at NMSU in De- GINNY WOLF of its original show, ‘Café de Vie, percussion and pre-kindergarten cember, the weekend after the Café D’amour,’” Foster said. music. NMSU Theatre Arts Department “I am involved with a lot of Most of the school’s clients are completes its run of that musical. JEWELRY charitable work in the community, children, ages 3 to high school. Foster’s students also perform the and I believe that Borderlands can “Kids are a great clientele,” “Nutcracker” every other year, Open 11am to 5pm help contribute to these events as Foster said. along with “How the Grinch Stole Wednesday thru Saturday a great entertainment option,” A substantial majority of her Christmas.” Borderland Ballet founding board dance students are girls, but there Older students get to tour the and by appointment member and acting President are some boys, and more are wel- shows in both Alamogordo and 575.534.1136 Heather Gandy said in the release. come, she said. Las Cruces, while younger ones 214 W. Yankie St. Silver City, NM The Las Cruces School of Altogether, the school has perform in whichever city they Dance and Music school recent- about 200 dancers, Foster said. live in, she said. ly opened two new rooms and “I raised these kids,” she said. For more information, contact would welcome independent “I’ve had (some of) these kids Foster at 525-5670 and visit bor- contractors with teaching experi- since they were three years old. derlands.ballet.gmail.com or visit Beach Bums ence, Foster said. And Foster and I have the kids for their whole borderlands-ballet.com.

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Silver City MOLLY 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Tombaugh Gallery is located Creativity with gourds is inside the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Sola- what you’ll find atCopper no, Las Cruces and is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday RAMOLLA Gourd Art by Lanora Quail Gallery. Lanora El- to Saturday. The exhibit continues through Oct. 21. Elmer is featured at mer is the featured artist For details, call Ilene Steele at 575-449-4180. the Copper Quail for September. Her show, Painter and Las Cruces gallery owner Sally Quillin GALLERY Gallery. “Southwestern Gourd is the featured artist in the El Paso Electric Gallery ORIGINALS Art,” includes a variety of dolls of native Ameri- at the Rio Grande Theatre for September. She has can design and dress, as well as an assortment of been a professional artist and art educator for over 40 PRINTS hand-painted gourds of all sizes. Lanora embellishes years. The exhibit will open with an artist reception CORINNE’S RARE GEMS her gourds with hummingbirds among blooms, mus- from 5 to 7 p.m. during the First SCULPTURES & FINE JEWELRY tangs on the run, and quail in the desert, to name a Friday ArtRamble on Sept. 2. few of her subjects. Her small gourd ornaments are Regular exhibit hours are 9 HANDCRAFTED UNIQUE GIFTS decorated with pearls of wisdom and lovely designs. a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Lanora also offers her unique leather bags. The show Friday. The Rio Grande The- 203 N Bullard St runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. atre is located at 211 N. Main 2. The opening reception with Street in Las Cruces. For Silver City NM light refreshments is from 2 - 6 more information, visit www. p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3. The Copper RioGrandeTheatre.com. 575-538-5538 Quail can be found at 211-A N. Tex- OPEN Tues. - Sat., 10 - 5 as St. in Silver City. Las Cruces Arts Associa- tion features Dani Anderson Deming Goofy as the September Artist of the The September show at the art from Month. Anderson describes Deming Arts Center is titled, Joanie her work as highly textural and “Sports,” and will feature local saturated with color often in- COWTRAIL ART STUDIO Wolter Dani Anderson is photographer Billy Armendariz like “Car- cluding found objects copper the artist of the and Joanie Wolter, a sculptor men Miranda” foil, iridescent paint, paper, month for the Las from Arizona. Sports photogra- is on display at polymer clay and other things. Cruces Arts Asso- phy and whimsical sports figures the Deming Arts Anderson’s works will be fea- ciation. will be on display. Armendariz Center as part tured from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 2 at acquired a passion for sports as of the “Sports” the First Friday Downtown Ramble; Sept. 14 at the a young man growing up in the show. Second Wednesday Evening Market, and the Third Los Angeles area which is one of Saturday Market in downtown the biggest sports markets in the country. After Las Cruces at the Community moving to Deming and becoming the Sports ed- Enterprise Center next to the itor for the Headlight, he became immersed in Bistro Ale House. the pursuit of that “perfect” sports photo. He has been the editor of the Deming Headlight since Wendy Robin Weir and 2004. Marj Leininger, fine artists, are Wolter was born and raised in Southern Cali- currently showing their abstract fornia, and taught “at risk” students for 37 years. “The Vinyard” by Wendy paintings at Creative Harmony The whimsical pieces she creates reflect who she Robin Weir is one of the Gallery and Gifts, 220 North is – a little goofy and fun loving. See her work at works at Creative Har- Campo Street, Las Cruces. Gal- www.cuveeart.com. There is an artists’ reception mony Gallery and Gifts in lery hours are noon to 5 p.m. September. 19th and 20th Century Prints from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. Tuesday through Saturday, or by by American Artists For more information visit www.demingarts.org or appointment. For information call 575-312-3040. www.victoriachick.com call 575-546-3663. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with extended hours on Thursday The current exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum RED DOT ART GUIDE map #29 evenings till 6:30 p.m. For more information call 575- of Art is “Nature, Tradition, and Innovation: Con- COWTRAIL ART STUDIO OPEN MONDAYS NOON TO 3:00 546-3663, or visit www.demingarts.org. temporary Japanese Ceramics from the Gordon OR BY APPOINTMENT • 119 COW TRAIL, ARENAS VALLEY, N.M. Brodfuehrer Collection” and continues through Oct. 15. The museum is www.victoriachick.com • [email protected] located at 491 N. Main Street and open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 The works of Raul Dorn a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday and Tauna Cole are fea- and Saturday. For infor- S YYZYGYZYGY tured in the Unsettled Gal- mation, visit museums. Handmade in America lery’s September exhibit. las-cruces.org or call 575- TileTTl 541-2137.

Las Cruces The Mesilla Valley The Unsettled Gallery’s September exhibit brings Fine Arts Gallery lo- together the artwork of long-time, Las Cruces artists cated at 2470-A Calle The paintings of Mary Raul Dorn and Tauna Cole. Dorn’s work has been fea- de Guadalupe, Mesilla, Zawacki and photography tured many times since the gallery’s inception and Cole’s across from the Fountain of Weeden Nichols are work has hung in special exhibits such as those featuring Theatre, features two art- featured at the Mesilla Valley the Border Artists, of which she is a member. The exhibit ists, Mary Zawacki and Fine Arts Gallery this month. “Cole & Dorn: We Should Have Told You All of This Weeden “Rockwell” Before” opens with a reception Nichols for September. Gallery hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 575- 10. Unsettled Gallery is located at 522-2933 or visit www.mesillavalleyfinearts. 905 North Mesquite Street; Las Cru- com. House Numbers ces, NM 88001. For more informa- many styles tion call 575-635-2285 or email u@ In September the Mesquite Art Gal- unsettledgallery.com. lery features the 3D work of, Deming artist, AVAILABLE NOW Diana LaMarbe. The show pays homage to The Tombaugh Gallery pres- women of the past. The artist has recently 106 N. Bullard St. Silver City ents the Alazan Artists, a group “Hoping for the Big One” found a new type of clay, fiber clay that allows of impressionist painters, in an is one of the paintings at 575-388-5472 exhibit opening Sunday, Sept. 11. the Tombaugh Gallery this ARTS SCENE www.SyzygyTile.com An opening reception will be from month. continued on page 17 16 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com FOLLOW THE RED DOTS Annual Event Expands to 10 Days Studio tour offers a look inside artistic process

ach October, Silver City becomes a mecca for art Elovers everywhere, trans- formed by the lure of gallery shows, open studio tours, inde- pendent artists’ shows, special events, music, gourmet food and InterpretingInterpreting the the the creative energy of hundreds of historyhistory of of the the SW SW artists. throughthrough thethe area’sarea’s This year, RED DOT ArtFest & finestfi nest selectionselection ofof Studio Tour will encompass 10 art- regionalregional books books and filled days, featuring workshops , BookBook & & Gift Gift Store Store gifts and gifts. lectures and demonstrations. A comprehensive brochure with 312 W. Broadway dates and times is available at 575-538-5921 Silver City,312 NM W. 88061 Broadway 575-538-5921 www.silvercityart.com, gallery lo- Silver City, NM 88061Tues—Fri 9am—4:30pmTues—Fri 9am—4:30pm www.silvercitymuseum.org Sat—Sun 10am—4pm cations and at the Silver City Visi- www.silvercitymuseum.org Sat—Sun 10am—4pm tor Center. The opening reception, co-hosted by the Mimbres Region The Seedboat Arts Council and preview show Gallery Annex at is from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at 214 W Yankie St. Seedboat Gallery. serves as the in- The event is an annual self-guid- formation hub and ed studio tour offering a behind- preview gallery the-scenes glimpse into artists’ for the RED DOT creative lives. This tour, set in ArtFest & Studio Silver City, showcases artists and tour, providing their studios. Highlights of this 10- complimentary day art-filled celebration includes brochures, maps demonstrations, lectures and spe- and local tourism cial events. guides. (Photo by File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help This year marks the 19th year Elva K. Österreich) M www.tmatelsonwordpress.comp artists will open their studios and collaborate to present public invited to discover established completion and purchase original M Website Design and Development showings of their work. The event and emerging artists, experience art in a wide range of media and design • content • construction • support features painters, printmakers, artists’ tools, techniques and styles. photographers, ceramicists, jew- workspaces; observe works in For more information visit sil- elers, sculptors, weavers, fiber progress, interact and learn about vercityart.com or silvercitytour- artists, designers. Tour-goers are art processes from concept to ism.org.

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o Strings Theatre Compa- ny presents John Patrick NShanley’s engaging and heartwarming dramatic come- dy, “Outside Mullingar,” directed by NSTC’s Artistic Director, Ceil Herman. The play, opens NSTC’s 2016-2017 season and runs through Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street in Las Cruces. The opening scene of this Irish play is set in Tony Reilly’s kitchen on the day of neighbor Chris Mul- doon’s funeral, in the rainy weather typical of December. Elderly Tony, who lives with his 42-year-old un- married son Anthony, is initially annoyed that Anthony has invited Tony (Jack Ullrich) tells a story as Aoife (Carmen Call) listens as they the elderly widow Aoife and her rehearse for the No Stings Theatre Company performance of “Out- daughter Rosemary, an unmarried side Mulingar.” (Courtesy Photo) 36-year-old, to visit after the fu- romantically interested in Anthony tion, for Best Play. neral. Tony and Aoife are friendly all her life, Anthony is very shy and “Outside Mullingar” perfor- neighbors. However, Aoife will socially awkward and has resigned mances are Fridays and Saturdays not consider selling back a small himself to a life of loneliness. at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinees on amount of land that her husband “Outside Mullingar” premiered Sept. 4 and Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. bought in front of the Reilly farm on Broadway in 2014. The play re- There will be a Thursday evening years many ago when Tony needed ceived the Edgerton Foundation performance on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. the money. New American Plays Award and Tickets are Rosemary now owns the prop- was nominated for two 2014 Outer Seats are $15 for general admis- erty but still holds a grudge against Critics Circle Award nominations, sion, $12 for students and seniors Anthony from 30 years previously for Outstanding New Broadway over 65, and all seats on Thursday when he pushed her down as a lit- Play and Outstanding Actor in a are $10. Season tickets (Preferred tle girl. Tony and Aoife, who know Play. The play also received two Patron Packages) for all seven they haven’t long to live, would 2014 Drama Desk Award nomina- plays in the season are on sale love to see Anthony marry Rose- tions: Outstanding Play and Out- for $85 regular admission and $70 mary but the union seems far from standing Featured Actor in a Play students and seniors. Call 575-523- likely. Though Rosemary has been and one 2014 Tony Award nomina- 1223 for reservations. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 17

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ARTS SCENE continued from page 15 her to more-easily form sculptures of shawls by 60 inches. They are bold and intense. The and blankets to honor these women. At the show will be in the Museum’s Arts Corridor reception, LaMarbe will demonstrate the use through Dec. 4. For information, call 575- of this new sculptural medium. The reception 522-4100. The Museum is located at 4100 is from 4-6 p.m. Sept 10 at the gallery, 340 N. Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. Mesquite St. in Las Cruces. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-p p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 575-640-3502. Guess what’s cookin’? Diana LaMar-

be’s work hangs A new art show at the New Mexico COME SEE US! at the Mesquite Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las  Art Gallery Cruces brings viewers close up to some paying homage of history’s most iconic Native American to women of the leaders. Santa Fe artist Narrie Toole’s past. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK paintings pay tribute to Native American Large canvasses painted by Narrie Toole MONDAY-SAT. 10:30-5 • SUNDAY 12-4 culture, spirituality and leadership. The 16 can be found in the Arts Corridor at the 575-388-1737 • 218 N. BULLARD oil paintings – some on canvas and some on New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO linen – are large, several of them 36 inches through Dec. 4. Punkie Garretson, Owner

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ARTS EXPOSURE RED HOT A Fiesta of a Different Sort RED DOT Mimbres Region Arts Council presents Southwest Print Fiesta rintmaking in the street? Mimbres Region Arts ArtFest & Studio Tour PCouncil (MRAC) is starting a regional artist print festival, well actually a fiesta. Join MRAC in cre- ating a new tradition celebrating original prints, the artists who cre- ate them and the people who collect them. Artists’ works starting at $10 and up. The fiesta will take place from noon to 11 p.m., Labor Day Week- end, Sept. 3, on Yankie Street and at Seedboat Gallery, 214 Yankie St. Throughout the day large-scale, hand-carved artists’ blocks will be inked and placed on Yankie Street. Once inked, a 3,000-pound Silver Steamroller (think steamroller with- Mitch Lyons, Print Fiesta guest out the steam) will roll over the artist, will teach a workshop from blocks to create large artist prints. noon to 6 p.m Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 Art-Filled Days in Meet Mitch Lyons, fiesta art- from at Syzygy Tile, 106 North ist-in-residence. Watch printmaking Bullard St. Lyons pioneered im- Silver City, New Mexico demonstrations and try free print age making from a slab of clay. making activities. Artists’ booths (Courtesy Photo) offer fine art prints, letterpress cre- October 7 – 16, 2016 ations and more for sale. street with music and a light show Listen to Americana style music provided by Knomad.Colab from by local and regional artists. Enjoy 8-11 p.m. Complete Schedule and Maps available at: delicious food and New Mexico For information, visit www. craft beer in the beer garden. southwestprintfiesta.org or call 575- www.silvercityart.com ^ŝůǀĞƌŝƚLJƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ Finish the day by dancing in the 538-2505.

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SEPTEMBER 3 - 4, 2016 Author of ‘Coyote America’ to speak in Las Cruces OIN US, in creating he Southwest Environmen- animals like bison, a NEW Silver City tal Center is proud to bring wolves, wild horses tradition. Watch as Tauthor and environmental and the coyote. J historian Dan Flores to Las Cruces His latest book large-scaleJ hand carved for one night to give a talk entitled “Coyote America” blocks are inked, placed in “Coyote: Biography of an Ameri- has been widely can Original” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, praised as both an the street, and pressed by FLORES a 3,000 pound steamroller! Sept. 13, at the Rio Grande Theater, environmental and 211 N. Main Street, in Downtown a deep natural history of a true But that’s not all . . . Las Cruces. American original, the coyote. It Flores was born and raised in traces the 5-million-year-long bio- PRINTMAKING DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS LIVE SILK SCREEN T-SHIRT PRINTING Louisiana but has been a resident logical story of an animal that has of the American West – West Tex- become the “wolf” in our back- CHILDREN’S PRINTMAKING ACTIVITY TENT NEW MEXICO CRAFT BREW GARDEN as, Montana and now the Santa yards, as well as its cultural evo- Fe area of northern New Mexico lution from a preeminent spot in – for more than 35 years. He spent Native American religions to the PRINT & GLOW - BLACK LIGHT SCREEN PRINTING WITH DJ’ING AFTER PARTY most of his university career at the hapless foil of the roadrunner. University of Montana in Missou- Flores’ talk is free and open to he Fiesta will feature original fine art prints, letterpress la, where he was A.B. Hammond the public. He will be available to creations, and printed wearables. Local and regional Professor of sign copies of his TT the History of books immediately artists and studios will be demonstrating, the American after the talk. producing, and selling their works! West. His writ- There will be a ing career has Southwest Envi- produced 10 ronmental Center Plus >>> Great acoustic books to date, members’ only re- including “Coy- ception with Flores Americana style music all day ote America” at 6 p.m. prior to and “American his presentation. Serengeti,” and Reservations are numerous arti- required and space cles and essays. is limited. For in- www.mimbresarts.org | [email protected] | 575.538.2505 | His more recent formation, call works focus membership co- The Mimbres Region Arts Council provides quality visual, performing, and youth arts mostly on nature ordinator Kallie programs that serve and strengthen our community. Our vision is to be a leader in building communities inspired, enriched, and strengthened by the power of the arts. writing and the Renard at 575-522- biographies of 5552. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 19

ARTS EXPOSURE Gallery Guide Mountain Music Silver City off Hwy. 180 mile marker 107, 574- St. www.lacrucesarts.org. CHECK US OUT ON CRAIG’S LIST Alaska Mudhead Studio-Gallery, 371 2308, 619-933-8034. Louise Sackett. Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main Camino de Vento in Wind Canyon. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. St., 541-2137. Tuesday to Friday, 9 New & Used Musical Instruments By appointment, Letha Cress Woolf, and by appointment. a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. potter, 907-783-2780. Wynnegate Gallery & Studio, 1105 Main Street Gallery, 311 N. Downtown Consignments Ann Simonsen Studio-Gallery, 104 W. W. Market St., (214) 957-3688. Mall, 647-0508. Tuesday to Friday. 10 Trade-Ins Yankie St., 654- 5727. Monday and Thursday to Saturday a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 11:45 a.m.-4 [a]SP.“A”©E, 110 W. Seventh St., 538- Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. Mesquite 2330 S. Valley Drive p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday by 3333, aspace.studiogallery@gmail. St., 640-3502. Thursday to Friday, 11 com. appointment. 523-0603 Yankie St. Artist Studios, 103 W. Yankie a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 2-5 p.m. M-F 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 10AM - 2PM Azurite Gallery, 110 W. Broadway, 538- M. Phillip’s Fine Art Gallery, 221 N. Main 9048, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.- St., 519-0615. By appointment. Zoe’s Gallery, 305 N. Cooper St., 654- St., 525-1367. 5 p.m. www.azuritegallery.com. MVS Studios, 535 N. Main, Stull Bldg., Barbara Nance Gallery & Stonewalker 4910. 635-5015, www. mvsstudios.com. Studio, 105 Country Road, 534-0530. New Dimension Art Works, 615 E. Piñon, By appointment. Stone, steel, wood Pinos Altos Pinos Altos Art Gallery-Hearst Church and paint. Sculpture path. www. 373-0043. Gallery, 14 Golden Ave. Pinos Altos, barbaraNanceArt.com. New Mexico Art, 121 Wyatt Dr., Suite 1, HANG EM HIGH 574-2831. Open late-April to early ’ Blue Dome Gallery, 307 N. Texas, 525-8292/649- 4876. Wednesday 1-6 October. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and 534-8671. Monday to Saturday, 11 p.m., Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 PICTURE FRAMING holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www. p.m. FREE CONSULTATIONS bluedomegallery.com. Mimbres NMSU Art Gallery, Williams Hall, 203 N Bullard (corner of Broadway & Bullard) The Cliffs Studio & Gallery, 205 N. Lyon Chamomile Connection, 3918 Highway University Ave. east of Solano, 646- 575-313-0641 St. and Yankie, (520) 622-0251. 35N, 536-9845. Lynnae McConaha. By 2545. Tuesday to Sunday Diane Kleiss’ encaustic multimedia art. appointment. Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite. By appointment. [email protected], Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, HC Friday to Sunday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. www.dianealdrichkleiss.com. 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 536- Ouida Touchön Studio, 1200 N. Reymond Common Ground, 102 W. Kelly, 534- 9935, [email protected], St., 635-7899. By appointment. 2087. Open by chance or appointment. www.katebrownpottery.com. By [email protected], www. An� que and Collec� ble 19th and 20th Century Copper Quail Gallery, 211-A Texas St., appointment. ouidatouchon. com. corner of Yankie and Texas streets, Original Prints and Drawings Narrie Toole, Estudio de La Montura, Quillin Studio and Gallery, behind 388-2646. Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m.- 313-7390, www.narrietoole.com. downtown Coas Books, 312-1064. 4 p.m. Fine arts and crafts. American ar� sts Contemporary western oils, giclées and Monday to Thursday and Saturday. Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Trail in art prints. By appointment. and ar� sts of Arenas Valley. Monday, 12-3 p.m. or by Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian Universalist appointment, (706) 533-1897, www. Church, 2000 S. Solano, 522-7281. New Mexico Bayard Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or victoriachick.com. Kathryn Allen Clay Studio, 601 Erie St., Dragonfly Studio, 508 W 6th St., 388- 537-3332. By appointment. by appointment. 8646. By appointment. . Unsettled Gallery & Studio, 905 N. www.victoriachick.com Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 College Cliff Mesquite, 635-2285. Cow Trail Art Studio Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. Monday to Gila River Artisans Gallery, 8409 Hwy. Virginia Maria Romero Studio, 119 Cow Trail, Arenas Valley, NM Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 180. Eclectic collection of local artists. 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By Pasture with Willows by Birger Sandzen Noon - 3 Monday or by appt. The Glasserie Studio and Store, 106 E. Friday to Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. appointment. [email protected], College, Monday to Saturday 11 a.m.-6 www. virginiamariaromero.com. p.m. Northern Grant County Guadalupe’s, 505 N. Bullard, 535-2624. & Catron County Deming Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Casitas de Gila, 50 Casita Flats Road, Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold St., 546- Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gila, 535-4455. Saturday and Sunday, 3663. Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m.-4 Hutchings Fine Art, 406 B N. Bullard, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. p.m. Downtown Silver City. Open gallery@casitasdegila. com, www. Gold Street Gallery, 112-116 S. Gold St., Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 galleryatthecasitas.com. p.m. 313-6939. 546-8200. Open Monday to Saturday, Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Bullard St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call first to be sure they Mesilla are open. 388-5725. Monday to Saturday, 10 Adobe Patio Gallery, 1765 Avenida de Orona Art Studio, 546-4650. By a.m.-6 p.m. Contemporary art ranging Mercado (in the Mesilla Mercado), from realism to abstraction in a variety 532-9310. Tuesday to Saturday, 11 appointment. lyntheoilpainter@gmail. Grant County Art Guild of media. www. LeybaIngallsARTS. a.m.-4 p.m. com, www.lynorona.com. 31st Annual Purchase Prize Show com, [email protected]. Galeri Azul, Old Mesilla Plaza, 523-8783. Reader’s Cove Used Books & Gallery, Lois Duffy Art Studio, 211C N. Texas, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 200 S. Copper, 544-2512. Monday to Pinos Altos Art Gallery, Pinos Altos, NM 534-0822. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Photography Gallery hours: 10am-5pm Original paintings, cards and prints. Galeria on the Plaza, 2310 Calle de by Daniel Gauss. Sept. 23-25 & Sept. 30-Oct. 2,2016 www.loisduffy. com, loisduffy@ Principal, 526-9771. Daily 10 am.-6 Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Chaparral SE, Reception at the Gallery: Sept. 20, 2016 5:30pm signalpeak.net. p.m. Galería Tepín, 2220 Calle de 544-7708. Lumiere Editions, 108 W. Broadway, Parian, 523-3988. Thursday to Sunday, More information e-mail [email protected] 956-6369. Vintage and contemporary 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Rodeo photography. Monday to Friday. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 Chiricahua Gallery, 5 Pine St., 557-2225. Mary’s Fine Art, 414 E. 21st St., 956-7315. Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933. Daily Open daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mary A. Gravelle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mimbres Region Arts Council Gallery, The Potteries, 2260 Calle de Santiago, Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., 1201 N. Pope 524-0538. Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Hillsboro St. www.mimbresarts.org. Mercado, 405-8877. Molly Ramolla Gallery & Framing, 203 Barbara Massengill Gallery, 894- N. Bullard, 538- 5538. www.ramollaart. Las Cruces 9511/895-3377, open weekends and com. Alegre Gallery, 920 N Alameda Blvd., 523- by appointment. Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, 104 W. 0685. Azure Cherry Gallery & Boutique, Broadway, 388- 1811/313-2595. Daily 330 E. Lohman Ave., 291-3595. Chloride 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday to Thursday 12-5 p.m., Monte Cristo, Wall St., 734-0493, The Place@108, 108 Yankie Street. Friday to Saturday, noon-8 p.m. [email protected]. GENERAL EXCAVATION Seedboat Gallery, 214 W. Yankie St., Blue Gate Gallery, 4901 Chagar Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 534- 1136. Wednesday to Saturday, 11 (intersection of Valley and and Taylor ADOBE WALLS - SEPTIC SYSTEMS - a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. info@ roads), open by calling 523-2950. Ruidoso seedboatgallery.com. Casa Blanka Home Décor & More, 1615 Art Ruidoso Gallery, 575-808-1133, www. RETAINING WALLS - EARTHWORKS - Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 N. Solano, Ste. C, 575-526-5272. artruidoso.com, 2809 Sudderth Drive. Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- 3277. By Charles Inc., 1885 W Boutz Rd, 523-1888, TREE CLEARING - FOUNDATIONS - appointment. www.jimpalmerbronze. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Alamogordo UTILITY TRENCHES - FRENCH DRAINS - com. Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. Downtown Creative Designs Custom Framing & The StudioSpace, 109 N. Bullard St., 534- Mall (Southwest Environmental Center), Gallery, 575-434-4420, 917 New York DRIVEWAYS - DRAINAGE - GRADING - 9291. www.jessgorell.com. 522-5552. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 Ave. Studio Upstairs, 109 N. Bullard St., 574- p.m. Patron’s Hall/Flickinger Center for STUMP REMOVAL - DEBRIS REMOVAL - 2493. By appointment. Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo,541-0658. Performing Arts, 575-434-2202, 1110 21 Latigo Trail, 388-4557. Works by Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. New York Ave. DUMP TRUCK HAULING - CONCRETE Barbara Harrison and others. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Soul River Gallery, 200 N. Bullard St., Galerie Accents, 344 S. San Pedro #3, DEMOLITION - EROSION CONTROL 707-490-4367. 522-3567. Monday to Saturday, 10 Tularosa Red Door Gallery and Gifts, 575-491- Tree Spirit Gallery, 206 N. Bullard St., a.m.-6 p.m. 303-888-1358. Griggs & Reymond, 504 W. Griggs Ave., 5100, 1201 St. Francis Drive. Thursday Vibrations Gallery, 106 W. Yankie St., 654- 524-8450, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 4384, starxr@ usa.net. a.m.-5 p.m. Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. Texas, Justus Wright Galeria, 266 W. 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LECTURE SERIES LECTURE the exhibiting WNMU Expressive EXHIBIT OPENING EXHIBIT Arts Faculty. Colorado WNMU Expressive Arts Department Road Trip Tues., Sept. 20, 2016 7:00p | Doors open at 6:30p ‘The Shining’ and beyond WNMU Light Hall Theater here are a few practical rea- on the rest of your lodging in regards Tickets — $15 each sons for taking a road trip- to some fabulous hotels which I will FREE with WNMU Mustang Card Tstyle vacation. One, because cover shortly. of the term that directly follows the Starting off, put on a good album String Quartets word airport — terminal. Terminals and make the trek from Cruces to Violist Willy Sucre have become notorious for inter- Albuquerque on I-25. Once in Albu- minably long lines at the check-in querque, take I-40 East to the Tijeras counter, the sluggish pace through exit (Exit 175) and continue north Willy Sucre and Friends featuring security and baggage claim mayhem on the scenic byway known as the a string quartet playing Arriaga for starters. Two, the recent spate of Turquoise Trail until you hit Madrid, and Dvorack | Meet the Artists CHAMBER SERIES CHAMBER computer glitches at certain airlines a one-horse, funky gem of a town Reception immediately following puts a dead halt to your travel plans. where “Wild Hogs” was filmed. Stop Co-Sponsor: James Edd Hughs-Edward Jones Investments on Light Hall Patio Three, the major carriers impose ri- off for some great coffee at Java diculous airfares during peak travel Junction and partake in some of the periods. And last but not least, the great shops on Main Street, then con- Wed., Sept. 21, 2016 low cost of fuel and the sheer beauty, tinue north to Santa Fe. 7:00p | Doors open at 6:30p mile-for-mile, make the great state of To avoid going through traffic on WNMU Light Hall Theater Colorado a traveler’s bargain. St. Francis in Santa Fe, turn left onto Tickets —$10 each Never before have I had to stop 599-N at the four way intersection FREE with WNMU Mustang Card so many times for photo-ops on one where you see the Allsups on the trip. Face it — when it comes to the right, then to US-84N/US 285 exit to- Anda Union* Colorado Rockies, the scenic vis- wards Espanola, take 84W to Pagosa Mongolian Strings tas come fast and furious and what Springs. & Throat Singers better way to spend a week than You might want to plan a white- meandering through serene creeks water excursion in Pagosa Springs The ten strong band brings a wide to raging whitewater, rolling hills to with the myriad outfitters there or range of musical instruments and snow covered mountain peaks, idyl- instead choose to relax in one of vocal styles together, uniting a lic horse gatherings to a proud buck the many hot springs and take in the prancing in Rocky Mountain Nation- younger, college vibe of the town’s

PERFORMANCE EVENT fusion of tribal and music traditions Co-Sponsor: Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) from all over Inner Mongolia. al Park. shops and attractions. After Pagosa With the advent of Airbnb, I rec- Springs, hit 160W to Durango. ommend booking the bulk of your Sign-up for our Monthly e-Newsletter featuring upcoming lodging through them for budgetary HEADING NORTH reasons. This allows you to splurge continued on page 21 2016-2017 season of Events, Lectures, Performances, or Visual Art Exhibits happening on the WNMU campus at wnmu.edu/culture.

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HEADING NORTH continued from page 20 Places to go • Mountain Lodge Telluride, 457 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO The always-engaging Durango 81435, 970-369-5000, From $161, www.mountainlodgetelluride.com is good for some window shopping • The Stanley Hotel/Lodge, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, CO and perhaps a crepe topped with ice 80517, 970-577-4000, From $263, [email protected], www. cream then pick up 550 North and stanleyhotel.com/the-lodge, www.stanleyhotel.com you’re on your way through beauti- • Billy’s airbnb in Stapleton, 8884 Martin Luther King Blvd, Denver, CO ful Colorado to Silverton, which still 80238, https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8686305 looks and feels like the old mining • Handlebars Restaurant, Big Blue Building on the corner of 13th & town it once was. There are some Greene Street, 970-387-5395, www.handlebarssilverton.com wonderful art galleries and a must •Dunraven Inn, Italian Restaurant, 2470 CO-66, Estes Park, CO 80517, stop for a bite to eat. Handlebars is 970-586-6409, www.dunraveninn.com definitely the hippest restaurant in • Zaidy’s Jewish Deli, 121 Adams St., Denver, 80206, 303-333-5336, town with all its kitsch memorabilia www.zaidysdeli.com from yesteryear, the great ambiance • National Center for Atmospheric Research, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boul- and delicious comfort food. der, 80305, 303-497-1000, http://ncar.ucar.edu Then the road to Telluride is spec- • Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO, 970-586-1206, www. tacular, so take it in, bit by splendid nps.gov/romo bit. About now the temperature will have probably dropped 30 degrees and you’ll start to see snow covered spheric Research near Boulder is and exudes family fun with candy peaks as you arrive in Telluride. The also a fascinating place for people shops, art galleries, a movie theatre historic downtown has a plethora of young and old to learn everything and more. And, if you’re into great restaurants, great shops and a rich from climate change to how clouds Italian food, drive a few miles out- culture scene from opera and theatre and lightning are formed. The facility side of town to the Dunraven Inn to jazz festivals and art galleries. But is an architectural wonder by I.M. Pei where the chicken parm and cala- explore further and you’ll discover where you can hike in the surround- mari is the best in the West. the mountain village high atop the ing mountains or enjoy a picnic in Rocky Mountain National Park town of Telluride where we stayed the shade of a stately evergreen. overlooks the Stanley and should at the fabulous Mountain Lodge. Our North of Boulder, the famed definitely be on the Seven Wonders junior suite was equipped with all Stanley Hotel is up next on our of the World list. Try to explore as the comforts of home from a gour- trek to Estes Park. Back in the day, much on foot as you do by car as it met kitchen to a spacious master when Stephen King stayed in room is massive and warrants a few days’ Rocky Mountain National Park. For more photos from Richard Atkins bedroom with see through fireplace 217 during the off season, he had worth of exploration. Colorado road trip visit www.flickr.com/photos/142976492@N04 into the living area and an outdoor a gut-wrenching nightmare and Finishing off in Denver, stay at terrace overlooking a raging river. formed the plot for his bestselling Billy’s Airbnb luxury townhouse in If that weren’t enough, a spiral stair- novel, “The Shining.” You can watch Stapleton situated across from Den- case leads to a second bedroom and the movie, 24/7 on the SHINING ver’s Central Park. For a mere $69 bath for larger families. channel at the hotel. per night (a virtual steal in Denver) ADOBE TECHNIQUES, LLC The lodge offers a copious din- The hotel is bustling all the time you have access to Billy’s gourmet Concete Pumping & Decorative Gravel, ing room that overlooks an inviting from both customers and curiosity kitchen (he allows you to cook) and Shotcrete, Slabs, Block Laying, pool, with spectacular views of the seekers. In addition to an elegant relax with a glass of wine on his third Bobcat, Dirt, Gravel and Pavers stunning San Juan Mountains. Up- dining offering at the Cascades floor, outdoor terrace. scale amenities include in-room spa restaurant to convincing ghost tours While in Denver, the Center for 575-574-5956 LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED (#367590) service, exercise and steam room, to Madame Vera, the resident psy- Performing Arts (DCPA) is a must complimentary internet, true ski-in/ chic and a genuine Stanley Steamer where they not only offer off-site, FREE ESTIMATES ROHAN STITES, OWNER ski-out slope side access during the in the lobby, neither you, nor your cutting edge environmental theatre WWW.ADOBETECHNIQUES.COM winter season and the hotel is even family will ever be bored. (“Sweet and Lucky”) to mainstream pet-friendly. Free gondolas are the If you’d rather a quieter stay at the Broadway such as “Beautiful” the best mode of transport from this No- Stanley, book a room at the Lodge, Carole King Musical. No matter what ble House Resort and goes directly only a few feet away. It is considered time of year, you can always find to the mountain village replete with a bed and breakfast and only guests something highly entertaining. restaurants and shops or transports of the hotel are allowed. The furnish- The Botanical Gardens is an- you over the mountain and down to ings are still in the same historic style other must-see attraction when in the village of Telluride for more en- as the Stanley and the breakfast (in- Denver. The water lily pool alone is tertainment. cluded in your price) is made up of worth the price of admission and the Continuing northeast from Tellu- homemade granola, freshly picked massive scope of the compound is ride, we reach the town of Brecken- fruit, bacon and egg croissants, breathtaking. ridge that never sleeps, for its shops, fresh Cape Cod cranberry juice, and Finally, if you’re like me and love restaurants, nightclubs and bars stay homemade pastries. whitefish salad on a scrumptious open way past 9 p.m. and that in- There is also a concert hall a short bagel, Zaidy’s Jewish Deli in Cherry cludes Sundays. That is a huge plus, distance from the Lodge where local Creek is, without a doubt, one of the NOW SERVING DEMING..... especially when check-in times can musicians entertain hotel customers best delis my wife and I have ever SEWING MACHINE AND be as late as 4 p.m. and by the time on certain days. F.O. Stanley’s wife eaten in. 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DEMING IN ART • MARJORIE LILLY Muralist Quirks Weide has unique style, sense of humor

olly and Buck, Robert He took a “lot of little class- Weide’s two mild-mannered es here and there” when he was Ddogs, come over to meet me young, including with an influential as we sit to do an interview. high school teacher. We’re in the small back yard of The next step was San Jose Readers’ Cove in Deming, where Community College, where he was Weide has painted a multi-part a cartoonist for the campus news- mural on a peach-pink wall and a paper. He even got a prize as best shed. editorial cartoonist from the state Weide (pronounced Wide) is wide Association of Community responsible for several prominent Colleges. murals in Deming, with the one He had a taste for satire, but, he behind him, which is still being said, “I didn’t like to be edited.” worked on bit by bit, the large land- He had a chance to try out his scape mural on the side of Campo’s own brand of humor once when Restaurant on Silver Street, and the editors quashed his idea to do the murals on Prestige Car Wash “a satire of the newspaper itself, and Jimenez Car Wash on East with a drawing of the staff — a Pine Street. self-portrait of us.” The design I saw him start paint- “I was really disappointed at the ing the day before is now finished. time,” he said. “But they still had a Robert Weide looks over the fanciful mural he created at Reader’s Cove. (Photo by Margaret Fairman) He painted it as a gift to Mar- space for me. So I did some science garet Fairman, who runs Readers fiction, a take-off on Star Trek, and fell in love with flamingos.” Cove Used Books and Gallery with called it ‘Filler, by Space Killer.’ I There are also sandhill cranes her husband Dan Gauss. wanted to call myself ‘Space Kill- on the wall. “I told her I was doing a surprise er,’” he smiles, still pleased at the “They were Dan’s suggestion,” for her,” Weide smiles. “I know she pun. They didn’t accept that car- he said. likes owls.” toon either. There is also a roadrunner, a The owl is made with just a few Weide painted murals in a few great blue heron, a pyrrhuloxia, a simple lines in different colors of nightclubs in San Jose, but he says stilt, and a long straggling line of paint on the doors of the shed. these are all gone now, as murals quails and chicks. “I’m kind of a lazy artist,” Weide are an impermanent art form. But “These are representations of said. “I base it on whatever is al- in the past few years he’s been Dan’s work,” he said. Many of the ready there. The door already had turning to them again. art cards they sell inside have im- the two openings that look like ages of birds. eyes. I’m lazy, and I like efficiency.” The Readers’ Cove Mural Weide advertises Dan’s pho- The mural at Readers’ Cove is tography business, called “Shot Prize for best elaborate. There’s a deft depiction of on Site,” on the wall. Next to editorial cartoonist gawky flamingos reading books on that name, Weide put a motto he Weide grew up in San Francisco the beach of a cove. Its colors mimic whipped up: “…no violence/no vic- Muralist Robert Weide is still working on the barn mural at Reader’s and San Jose, California. He claims the color scheme of the building — tim.…” Cove. (Photo by Margaret Fairman) he first got interested in art when pink, purple, and turquoise — which “I like alliteration,” he jokes. he was three. were chosen by Margaret. A flying paddle-wheel boat through the sky, with the light hu- later to paint murals or signs. You can “I got a lot of compliments from “She had some ideas, but I want- painted on the shed bears the mor that is Weide’s trademark. call Readers’ Cove at 575-544-2512 to my parents and teachers,” he said. ed my own ideas,” Weide said. “I Readers’ Cove building dreamily Weide is available sooner or get contact information for him.

ACROSS THE BORDER • MORGAN SMITH Looking for Shelter One house at a time, Siguiendo los Pasos de Jesús

organ, it snowed during the night and “Mwhen we woke up in the morning, our hair was all cov- ered with snow,” Elvira Romero said to me last winter. I can’t imagine living in a house – a shack, really – so flimsy that there was no protection from the snow, the wind or the rain, but that’s the way it is for Elvira and her two grandchildren, Hector and Yeira. Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. It was Feb. 23, 2011 when I first PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 met them. I was making my initial visit to Vision in Action, an asylum Hector, 13, and Yeira, 12, Beltrán in the company of Alfonso, “the (575) 546-3922 for the mentally ill on the edge of spider man” (because of the tattoo of a spider on his neck) at the Juárez. Notwithstanding the doz- Vision in Action asylum for the mentally ill. Alfonso had spent about ens of patients who surrounded half his life either in prison or mental hospitals but that didn’t seem Transformational Healingg me, what surprised me most were to bother the children. (Photo by Morgan Smith) Manning Hudson Hector, 13, and Yeira, 12, Beltrán in Doctor of Oriental Medicine the middle of all those patients in without her was too dangerous. In vira said. the central patio. Why were they, effect, they spent almost all of their She is technically their grand- Combining the Power of Essential Oils so young, in a mental asylum? free time surrounded by dozens of mother but, in effect, she is really with the Fundamentals of Acupuncture & mental patients. I have four grand- their mother and father. The real Traditional Chinese Medicine The next month I learned that they were the grandchildren of El- children and cannot imagine them father lives in Juárez, has money 200 W. Las Cruces Ave. 206 S. Silver vira, the cook and that they came in such a situation. So I wondered but provides no help. The mother Las Cruces, NM Deming, NM to the asylum with her every week- what I could do. SHELTER offi ce: 575-546-2211 • cell: 505-660-4363 end because to stay in their home “They have suffered greatly,” El- continued on page 23 DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 23

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It has a library, Chihuahua-Juárez highway to sell. eyes. a park where kids can play, food as- They would dig chunks of plywood Yeira graduated from middle sistance and a focus on education. out of the sand, bring them home school but then, because of a lack In the case of Elvira’s family, this in the old baby carriage that they of money, she and Hector both had means help with her vision prob- used to haul things, pound them on to drop out of high school and go to lem which will allow her to go back the floor to knock the sand off and work in a maquila where they only to work and finding jobs for Hec- burn them to heat their home — made about $50 a week. tor and Yeira that would include something that I think is very dan- Several months ago, Elvira took schooling on Saturdays so that gerous. Sometimes there wasn’t a huge risk, made a down pay- they could get their high school food. ment on some land and the three degrees. The family is now highly I began visiting the asylum at of them built a house – that is to motivated. Perhaps this will be the least once a month and would pay say, a shack. Their goal was to have new start that I have been looking Come Visit Our New & Hector and Yeira to be my assis- temporary shelter until one of the for the last five years. tants with photography projects nonprofits in the area could build When I was there on Friday, Aug. Second Location! or interviews of patients for arti- them a new house. The first shack 5, I saw something else amazing, Here are some of the buildings for purchase at our new Buckeye lot.t. Financing cles that I was writing for different collapsed in the wind so they built a group of young people, mostly available for most newspapers. Once when I was not another one, but it, too, was mis- black, from Mobile, Alabama. They buildings. Come see me for there, Yeira interviewed a patient erable. And all the house-building were a delegation from Light of the details! named Aron Carrasco. I was horri- projects in the area not only had Village, a Christian ministry in Mo- fied when I found out because he long waiting lists but needed the bile. These young people spent part was an assassin who had murdered applicants to find sponsors to help of their time helping build Elvira’s at least 15 people. with the costs. house. Most of them were from “I wasn’t afraid,” Yeira said Then a devastating thing hap- very tough backgrounds. To show when I asked her about it. “He was pened. On April 3 my wife, Julie, young Americans what life in other the one who was crying.” died suddenly of a heart attack. In places is really like can be a great I also paid them to write essays her obituary, however, I asked that benefit. For all of this, I am deeply about their family histories and people make donations to Sigui- grateful to Jane Fuller and SPJ. their hopes for the future, thinking endo los Pasos de Jesús, (SPJ) a that this would help them see be- non-profit based in El Paso that has Morgan Smith lives in Santa yond the bleakness of their day-to- built many houses in this particular Fe but travels to the border PLAIN LOAFING SHED day lives. area of Juárez. The outpouring of every month to assist various NEW SECOND LOCATION: 500 E. Buckeye St. In August 2014, Yeira had her support was staggering and very humanitarian programs there. 1110 E. PINE ST. • DEMING, NM 88030 across from Walmart quinceañera, a night of happiness quickly we had more than enough He can be reached at Morgan- GLENN 575-545-3879 for the whole family. Pastor Galván, funds for a house for Elvira and her [email protected]. the founder of Vision in Action and family. 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THE STARRY DOME • BERT STEVENS Telescopium, the Telescope A tale of galaxies pulling on one another

n our southern horizon on appear to be interacting with the these September evenings other galaxies at this time, they Ois another constellation are held together by their mutual created by French astronomer gravitation. Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille: Tele- The smallest of the four gal- scopium, the Telescope. axies is NGC 6845C, which is be- Lacaille had spent two years hind the southwestern edge of measuring the position of 10,000 NGC 6845A at a distance of 300 southern stars from the Cape of million light-years. NGC 6845C is Good Hope in South Africa. On another lenticular galaxy that is returning to France, he compiled more edge-on than NGC 6845D, his measurements into a catalog measuring 0.7 by 0.2 minutes-of- of stars in the southern sky called arc across. This galaxy also is not Coelum Australe Stelliferum. In interacting with its companions at the process, he created 14 new this time. constellations, with Telescopium The two galaxies interacting being one of them. This opened are the two largest in the group, up the southern skies to astrono- NGC 6845A and NGC 6845B. NGC mers. 6845B, the smaller of the two, is In the northeast corner of Tele- a barred spiral about 280 million scopium is a small group of four light-years away. It is 1.1 by 0.6 galaxies that have the collective minutes-of-arc in size. NGC 6845A label of NGC 6845. Discovered by is slightly closer at 260 million English astronomer William Her- light-years away. It is a nearly schel on July 7, 1834, he thought edge-on, barred spiral galaxy that this was a single object. While is 2.3 by 1.0 minutes-of-arc in size. New Galactic Catalog (NGC) des- NGC 6845B has its arms distort- ignations usually apply to a single ed and twisted out of the normal object, some small, faint galaxy shape of a barred spiral galaxy. clusters like NGC 6845 are list- This indicates that NGC 6845B ed as a single object. With better probably had a collision with NGC equipment, astronomers are able 6845A some nine billion years ago. The modern constellation of Telescopium is consists primarily of faint stars originally charted by Nico- to separate one galaxy from an- In the process, NGC 6845B is pull- las-Louis de Lacaille. He grouped these stars into a new southern constellation. In size, it is 57th out of other. ing a stream a gas and dust out of the 88 official constellations. This constellation had been bigger, but had its boundaries reduced by later The second smallest galaxy NGC 6845A. This “tidal tail” has astronomers. This caused Telescopium to lose a few brighter stars to the neighboring constellations. and the one completely separated five areas of higher density gas from the group is NGC 6845D. This where stars are actually forming galaxy is a lenticular galaxy, a gal- in the tidal tail. A much fainter tid- seem to be slowly dying, A and B axy that has a disc like a spiral gal- al tail can be traced going outward are undergoing a star-forming re- Calendar of Events – September 2016 (MST) axy, but most of the gas necessary in the opposite direction of the naissance as the collision between 01 3:03 a.m. New Moon – Annular Solar to make new stars is already gone, bright tidal tail and makes a loop the two has stirred up the gasses Eclipse in Africa leaving only the dusty disc. Since around NGC 6845C and D, but is in both galaxies, causing stars to 02 Evening Jupiter near Moon a galaxy’s spiral arms are formed not related to either of them. form at an accelerated rate much 09 5:49 a.m. First Quarter Moon from newly born stars, a lentic- There is actually a fifth galaxy like in other interacting galaxies 16 1:05 p.m. Full Moon ular galaxy has no arms or very in this group, the dwarf galaxy around the sky. 17 Evening Venus near Spica 21 4 a.m. Mercury stationary poorly defined arms. NGC 6845D ATCA J2001-4659, which is 4.4 22 8:21 a.m. September Equinox is 0.8 by 0.5 minutes-of-arc across, minutes-of-arc northeast of NGC The planets 23 3:56 a.m. Last Quarter Moon making it a small galaxy about 290 6845B. This dwarf galaxy is not for September 2016 28 2 p.m. Mercury greatest distance west million light-years away from us. interacting with any of the other Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are of the Sun (18 degrees) Even though NGC 6845D does not galaxies. While galaxies C and D still together in the evening sky as the month begins. After just a horizon as it gets dark and sets by illuminated. week, Mercury and Jupiter will 8:30 p.m. Venus passes the bright On Sept. 1, the Moon in an an- Fountain Theatre sink downward toward the Sun, star Spica on Sept. 17. nular eclipse along a narrow path Featuring the best independent, foreign and documentary �ilms in the southwest! disappearing from the evening Saturn moves slowly eastward will cover the Sun. The eclipse September 2016 sky. On Sept. 1, Jupiter shines at in western Ophiuchus this month. travels from the Atlantic Ocean, et afe Society magnitude -1.7 at 8 degrees above Sitting 32 degrees above the across central Africa and into the et ittle Men the western horizon. 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Welcome to the Eleventh Annual RANDOM ACTS OF NONSENSE JIM DUCHENE Electile Dysfunction

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PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • RICHARD COLTHARP • We can guide you in making informed decisions about your care to maintain your dignity, comfort and quality of life. • Our care can be provided in the place you call home. If you experience Alien Introduction symptoms that cannot be managed at home we can provide 24 hour nursing care at our in-patient hospice What do outsiders think of New Mexico? care unit, La Posada. • Hospice care in a covered benefit f you live and work and spend beautiful there!” ally been to New Mexico, we are under Medicare, Medicaid, VA and most of your days in New Mex- If the conversation continues forever linked to the TV shows most insurance. We will inform you if Iico, you seldom give a thought for a bit, you’ll soon learn how fa- “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call there are any out of pocket expenses. or care how we are perceived by miliar outsiders are with our great Saul.” I guess that’s OK, except for • Your hospice care benefit includes the other 49 states. state. the part about drug making, drug the care provided by your specialized care team, medications, and durable I had the chance to travel out In addition to the beauty of the sales, drug abuse, mayhem, vio- medical equipment. of state for a week recently and it state, topics frequently include lent crime, death and destruction, 299 E. Montana • Las Cruces, NM 88005 Contact us at 575-523-4700 or brought this to mind: cuisine, the weather, the culture, and shyster-y lawyers. www.mvhospice.org visit our website mvhospice.org OK, left-lane highway drivers, the people, various businesses But, hey, the music’s good, I’ll give you the benefit of the and attractions. and those outsiders who’ve built doubt. Maybe no one ever sat you If they find out you live in Al- whole vacations around touring down and said, “The left lane is for amogordo, and they say, “Oh, is “Breaking Bad” locations have passing only. Please keep in the that near Farmington? I went to been a nice boost to our economy. right lane until you need to pass. If Farmington once,” you’ll know There are lots of other bal- you’re driving slower than others, they’re not terribly familiar with loon events in New Mexico, and please make sure you GET THE the geography. for my money, the best one is the HELL OUT OF THE LEFT LANE!” Years ago, my old Alamogordo one coming up Sept. 17-18 in Al- I’m sure you right-lane high- friend Dave Townsend told me “I amogordo and White Sands Na- way drivers have had the same once FLEW to Farmington from tional Monument, the White Sands thought. Alamogordo and it took me nine Balloon Invitational. If you’ve Actually I’m a patient driver, hours. You just can’t get there never seen the colorful balloons never given to road rage, but per- from here.” lift off among the white dunes, it’s haps other states should add more On the other hand, if someone something you should do before of the signs such as Texas has, tells you they went to Pie Town, you die. regularly announcing: Left lane you’ll know they’ve spent some New Mexico’s rich and unex- for passing only. Or its sister sign: real time in New Mexico. To get to pected history, and the vital role Slower traffic please keep right. Pie Town, you pretty much have to it plays in American history, will Actually, the biggest offend- be going there on purpose. completely bamboozle many non- er came when I returned to New If someone tells you, “New Mex- New Mexicans. Mexico after driving across three ico! I heard there are some great So go ahead and tell all the out- states. Tex-Mex restaurants there,” you’ll siders about using the left lane for But I digress. know they probably haven’t been passing, but let’s not give away all We know the Land of Enchant- fully indoctrinated into our red and the good secrets. ment is often mistaken for our green gastronomical culture. neighbor to the south, Old Mexico Conversely, if an outsider asks Richard Coltharp as it was referred to when I was you “Is the Owl Bar still in that lit- is publisher a kid. tle town called San Antonio? I had of Desert Those who are at least some- one of those amazing green chile Exposure and what familiar with New Mexico, cheeseburgers there once,” you’ll the Las Cruces however, usually have formed a know they’ve had a little more Bulletin. He did positive opinion. than just a taste of New Mexico. not, as some Almost every conversation, For a lot of folks, their only have suspected, arrive in New when people learn you are from experience with New Mexico is Mexico in Roswell, July 1947. New Mexico, includes some vari- the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. He can be reached at richard@ ation of “Oh, New Mexico! It’s so And for folks who haven’t actu- lascrucesbulletin.com.

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PERFORMING ARTS Rio Grande Theatre Offers Two Series Las Cruces venue offers national and regional talent

he Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Las Cruces, is offering Ttwo series programs for the 2016-2017 season: the National Tour Series, which leads off in September with the premiere Selena tribute by the talented Karla Perry, and the New Mexico Heritage Series, which kicks off in October with local musician, Sons Of The Pioneers African Guitar Summit drummer Yolanda Martinez. The National Tour Series features performers who are traveling the country and making a stop in Las Cru- ces. The New Mexico Heritage Series features Native American, Hispanic and Western traditions. Yolanda Martinez Karla Perry as Selena Rhythm of the Dance National Tour Series The National Tour Series’ first for a Valentine’s Day treat, the series at $125 per person, all fees included, with a program entitled “Feliz Navi- is priced at $65 per person. event on Sept. 17 coincides with a continues with Rhythm of the Dance, with series tickets available through dad! A Christmas Celebration.” This All shows for both series are at special evening in Downtown, the a show evocative of Riverdance, with Sept. 2 by calling or visiting the Rio show features traditional song, dance, 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2:30 p.m. dedication of the new plaza. The live musicians and 35 Irish step danc- Grande Theatre office. and music reflecting the Hispanic cul- matinee on April 9 for the Viva Es- show commemorates the music of ers who present a two-hour program ture of the Borderland. This show is paña! program. Latina superstar Selena, the Queen of reliving the journey of Irish Celts Heritage Series co-produced by the Rio Grande The- Those purchasing an entire series Tejano music. Karla Perry honors the throughout history. On Oct. 7, New Mexico native and atre and Bellas Artes Sin Fronteras. will save 15 percent from the cost of memory of Selena and her music. Celebrating Black History Month, the three-time Grammy Award-win- On Jan. 21, the Heritage series buying tickets individually and will The next performance for this se- on Feb. 23, the National Tour Series ning Yolanda Martinez will entertain brings Las Crucen Randy Granger be able to reserve the same seats for ries is slated for Nov. 11 with the Sons concludes with the African Guitar the audience with her Native Drums to the stage to share his storytelling, each performance. Series tickets are of the Pioneers, the group that made Summit, with rhythms and musical- program. This Native American Mu- drumming, and flute-playing talents. available until Sept. 2. Individual tick- Western music famous. The Western ity by an international touring group sic artist has made her own drums He will be joined by several guest per- ets will be available beginning Sept. 3. Music Association calls them “A living featuring award-winning guitar and since 1986 and traces her heritage formers from the Mesilla Valley. For information, call 575-523-6403 legend in their own time ... an Amer- drum masters from Guinea, Ghana to Apache, Comanche and Hispan- The Heritage Series wraps up with or visit the Rio Grande Theatre box ican institution” and American Cow- and Madagascar. All nine performers ic ancestors. Martinez conducts Viva España! performances on April 8 office at 211 N. Main St. The box of- boy Magazine calls them “the world’s were selected based on their personal drum-making workshops, drumming and 9 by New Mexico State Univer- fice, on the second floor of the the- premiere cowboy singing group.” interpretations of guitar music of their circles, women’s circles, and concerts sity Flamenco and Spanish Dancers. atre, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February brings For the Love of respective native countries, which in- nationally and internationally and This show is co-produced by The Rio Monday through Friday. Tickets for Art Month to the Mesilla Valley. This cluded Guinea, Rwanda, Ghana, Ken- brings her talent to the Rio Grande Grande Theatre and the Flamenco and the series may not be purchased on- series includes two special shows as ya and Madagascar. stage to kick off the Heritage Series. Spanish Dance Program at NMSU. line. Individual tickets will go on sale part of this annual event. On Feb. 14, The National Tour Series is priced On Dec. 3 the series continues The New Mexico Heritage Series Sept. 3 at riograndetheatre.com.

September 16-17

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th At the Fort Bayard National Historic landmark At the Santa Clara National Guard Armory MuseumMuseum opens at 9:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Doors Openpen ToToursu at 9:30 a.m. EExhibits:xhibit 9:15 a.m.–1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Dinner $12.50 forr memmembersbers

$15.00 for non-membersbers CCHILDREN’SHILDR ACTIVITIES 99:15:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner catered by Brewer Hillill CaterinCateringg SSATURDAYATUR EVENING Dinner followed by a presentationon fromfrom authorauthor PRPRESENTATIONE Santa CClaralara NNational Guard Armoryry John Langellier 6:30 pp.m. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. CCarolarol SlettenSletten wwill present a play based on her book ““Fighting For Uncle Sam:: BBuffuff aloalo ttitleditl d “Th“Th ree SStrong Western Women.” Soldiers in the Frontier Army” Th e play is “Lozen: A Warrior Who Rode with Geronimo” Topic: Buff alo Soldiers on the border Lozen was a shaman, healer, warrior and the sister of Victorio. For more information: 575-388-4477, 575-956-3294 Website at: www.fortbayard.org DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 29

HUMMINGBIRDS • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Dip and Zoom Time

n a cool late July morning at the rust-colored,” Talbot said. “The Rufous Little Toad Creek Inn & Tav- is handsome.” Oern near Lake Roberts in Grant Slipping the bird into a little stocking Festival offers County, a group of people gathered un- net to help keep it calm, Talbot proceeds der a canopy in a grassy field near the to put a tiny band on its leg and make inn around a couple of tables. The ta- sure it rotates well as he tells the crowd bles were set up with measuring tools hummingbirds belong to the scientific much to learn and hummingbird feeders. The people order of apodiformes. waited, chattering in low, excited voic- “Apodiform means no-foot,” Talbot es, for the first trapped hummingbirds said. “Because people once though they to be brought to the tables. had no feet because they were always in A young man, Jason Kitting, appeared the air and moving so fast.” from the direction of the inn with two Then he measures the bird, reading soft white cage traps in his hands, he out the measurements to Hurst-Waitz had trapped two hummingbirds and the who is helping him record the informa- cages are transferred to the table where tion. Bill Talbot is waiting to measure and “The tail is 25 mm, wing measurement band the birds. 36.3 mm, bill is 17.4, so then we weigh Talbot has been banding humming- it while it’s in this (stocking net),” he birds for 30 years in New Mexico and said. “Sometimes Rufous is known to be was accompanied by a team including very calm and I can just lay them on the two young people working toward band- scale.” ing certification. He has been a part of The other thing Talbot does before the annual Hummingbird Festival since letting the bird go is blow gently on its it began many years ago. chest with a straw. This separates the It is immediately determined both thin feathers and lets the man see the birds are Rufous hummingbirds and skin and sternum underneath. Beth Hurst-Waitz, a member of the “The skin is very very thin like saran banding team, offers a little in- wrap,” he said. “Everything is light- formation about the birds be- weight for flight.” fore Talbot begins the busi- A value is recorded for the bird’s ness of banding. muscle mass and observed fat content. “The great thing about It gets a score of 3 out of 4 for muscle the Rufous is they nest mass and 0 for fat content. as far north as southern “This may be a bird that will want to Alaska and then go as stay here a couple of days and put on far south as southern some weight,” Talbot said. Mexico,” she said. He described the Rufous characteris- “Compared to body tics as he walked out into the sunlight to length, these guys release the bird. have the longest mi- “The male has a beautiful georgette gration of any bird.” — this display under the chin,” Talbot Talbot put his said, holding the bird up in the air. “Here hand in the first is the Rufous color in the back, and a trap and gently little bit of green. It (the georgette) is but firmly cups a different color as you turn: it’s got a the bird to bring it golden, it’s got an orange.” out. “This is a male HUMMINGBIRDS Rufous, he is continued on page 30

ABOVE: Bill Talbot holds up the first hummingbird LEFT: Rufous Hummingbird banded during the 2016 Hummingbird Festival to show in flight. (Photo by Ryan how the Rufous’ colors change in the sunlight. (Photo Bushby Courtesy of Cre- by Elva K. Österreich) ative Commons) 30 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

Jessica Allen, who is part of Bill Talbot’s hummingbird banding team, measures the beak of one of the hummingbirds trapped near the Bill Talbot introduces the Rufous hummingbird to Hummingbird Festival attendees prior to taking it out Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern near Lake Roberts during the 2016 of a trap for banding. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) Hummingbird Festival. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich)

HUMMINGBIRDS hover, the birds make a figure eight pattern with the thing light like cottonwood fluff or cattail fluff, are continued from page 29 “Without wings. The birds can change the airflow over the two eggs. humming- The crowd, who have followed Talbot out into wings with slight changes in the wing tips resulting The young are altricial, he said. That means they the field, sighed with oohs and ahhs in appreciation in great maneuverability. require the help of an adult for food and temperature birds, some as the colors flashed in the sunlight. Then Talbot set One measure of metabolism is body temperature, regulation. flowers the bird gently into a child’s hand. She let it lay on her Talbot said. Temperatures of 104 to 111 are normal. “They have to have a temperature controlled palm until it revived from the handling and buzzed “They absorb sugar almost instantly,” he said. environment,” Talbot said. “In two weeks they are would not off into the world. “You can take a wet, tired hummingbird that acci- ready to fledge. The babies could be almost like your be pollinat- “It’s a little magic trick,” a man in the audience dently fell into a swimming pool or a water fountain generic bird; they are fed regurgitated insects and ed at all. said. and it’s just incapable of flight, dry it off a little bit, they feed a lot on insects. You will see a group of fe- The child said she felt the little heart beating and warm it up some and give it a little bit of sugar water males over a ditch bank, picking up midges, gnats, Flowers that Talbot said the heart rate can be 1,200 beats per min- and almost instantly that bird is up and ready to go. and they are obviously nesting females.” prefer hum- ute when the bird is in flight. He also explained the The digestion is extremely rapid. “They don’t even pair,” Kitting said. “Males meet wings do about 600 flaps per minute depending on “The heart rate is 250 to 1,250 beats a minute in with the females and she takes care of the babies; he mingbirds how they are flying. fast direct flight. It breathes about 140 times a min- has nothing to do with the nest. The female does it don’t rely on The wings can beat up up to 1,200 beats a min- ute. Birds have a very efficient way of ventilation.” all on her own; they even set up different territories.” scent, they ute in hovering flight, Talbot later explained during The second bird is taken out of its trap. He finds it Then the nest gets crowded, Talbot said. Flight a presentation. But the wings beat at 600 beats per is also a Rufous, is an immature male. feathers come in. Hummingbirds (all birds really) use bright minute during sustained direct flight. In order to “The females and immatures look very much must get to adult size before they are ready to leave colors. They alike,” he said. “I’ve got all kinds of clues.” the nest. Talbot said when the birds hatch the bill is very In response to a question from the attendees, Tal- (the birds) soft. It takes a while to get full length and get a hard bot said hummingbird feeders can be left out until are very surface on it. So because the bird’s bill is wrinkly, first frost. looking like there are grooves in it, he can tell the “They go into torpor and need that much more visual.” bird hatched this year. to rejuvenate,” he said. “So by all means leave your The hummingbird’s life span is probably four to feeder up. They have a sort of technique to get Bill Talbot five years, he said. though a cold night, similar to a hibernation. If you “The oldest we know about were 12 years for happen to find one at night on a branch, it’s com- a blue throated and a broad tail,” Talbot said. “We pletely shut down.” learned that from banding. In general, smaller ani- Talbot said when morning comes their biological mals don’t live as long as larger ones.” clock tells them to start revving up. And usually what The new bird is a male, he said, because there is a they will do is track the warmth of the day. bright-colored feather right in the middle of “They will just ride the day’s temperature up to a the georgette which hasn’t expanded yet to certain level and then, when it is ready for their en- its full color. gine to kick in, they will perk up and go much high- Later Talbot explained the general body er than the daytime temperature and they will fly plan of hummingbirds often includes the iri- around,” he said. “You will see them at the feeders descent feathers that they use a lot for com- in a frenzy and what they are doing there is stocking munication. Some just have them on throat up. They will back off when the weather is hot.” and some over the entire body. Finally, after banding several more birds, includ- “Iridescence is a structural quality in feath- ing a calliope and more Rufous, Talbot and his team ers,” Talbot said. “It’s the most striking things move their group into the inn where a projector and about hummingbirds.” chairs are set up. The iridescence is not a pigment, it is a reflec- Talbot talked about types of hummingbirds, tion of light off nanostructures within the feather, where they live and what they eat. he said. The pigment seems to be primarily melanin “Without hummingbirds, some flowers would not and monochromatic. It’s the shape of the nanostruc- be pollinated at all,” he said. “Flowers that prefer tures that give the impression of color. The birds are hummingbirds don’t rely on scent, they use bright able to direct that in order to flash the colors in a colors. They (the birds) are very visual.” certain direction — toward a competing male, for The tubular shape of some of the flowers keeps example. other types of things from reaching the nectar pock- Hurst-Waitz talked about hummingbird nests as et. An adult Talbot completed his examination. “The most efficient thing for that flower to do is Rufous male “Their eggs are about the size of a Tic-Tac,” she get pollen to its own kind,” Talbot said. “So if it spe- hummingbird rests said. “When we have demonstrations for the kids, a cializes in one pollinator, the chances of that pollen in a child’s hand, re- thumbprint in a marshmallow demonstrates the size reaching the female part of the flower is much bet- gaining his strength of a nest. Put two Tic-Tacs in the nest, and you have ter. That’s the reason plants and pollinators sort of after being banded the size of eggs. Before the babies are feathered out, coevolve.” and measured by that will be a raisin. The tip of a tooth pick works as High sugar content is important to hummingbirds ornithologist Bill a beak.” so something that blooms for a long time is good Talbot. (Photo by You can find the nests in the fork of a tree, Talbot because the birds need to stay in one place to raise Elva K. Österreich) said. They are anchored by spider webs, decorated their young, he said. Also, they need something that with leaves or lichens, and inside, lined with some- opens in the day. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 31

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Back to the great Commonwealth My wife, Terri, and I flew into Pittsburgh with the two teenagers are large and flat, back east there Now, Crabby Dick’s sells a variety and our 6-year old. The excursion to are many hills and ups and downs of T-shirts with every innuendo based the beach was bookended with sev- through the forest and twisting past on its name as you can imagine and eral days in my old stompin’ grounds farms and bypassing large cities. It the entire family circulated through on Chestnut Ridge outside of La- takes longer to get anywhere back the racks and shelves giggling. I’m trobe, Pennsylvania. there, so plan accordingly. not sure how much was spent on ap- We were greeted, as always in parel, but the teenagers had a blast, Pittsburgh International Airport by Fishin’, eatin’ and such as you can imagine. life-sized statues of George Washing- The house we rented was in a ton and Franco Harris near the esca- community that has a private pier. Headin’ home lators. Fishing at night was peaceful. The Back in Pennsylvania, my un- The next three days were a blur sound of the water gently lapping cle Terry drove over to my par- of: against the posts and a gentle – some ent’s house in the morning on his • Planning for a party to celebrate thought chilly, but I liked it – breeze small tractor with a wagon and my son Tyler’s high school gradua- enhanced the experience. I did not three dogs trailing behind. He an- tion technically fish myself, but I helped, nounced one of his hens had new • Watching Stanley Cup hockey at Grant keep his line in the water. He chicks, which brought his overall a sports bar with cousins I have not didn’t catch anything the first night total chicken count to about 80. His seen in years and was frustrated, but would even- rooster or roosters – who can keep • Shooting deer rifles, shotguns, tually reel in an ugly horseshoe crab track – often woke my wife with revolvers and even an old German and an even uglier toad fish later in their crowing through the woods. Lugar the week. Country boy that I am, I could sleep • Mingling with relatives and One of his highlights, though, through the sound, but it drove my friends at Tyler’s party came when he got to hold a tiny wife batty. • Sharing sips of homemade shark, still alive, that his big brother After a few more days, we packed moonshine straight from a Mason jar. caught. up the car and my dad prepared to • Eating pizza from Jioio’s in La- My 14-year-old daughter, Jessie, drive us to the airport in Pittsburgh. trobe — the best pie around latched onto something big the first The Mason jar still has some ’shine in night and it had her pole bowed way it, but I knew I could not bring it on On to the beach over. I stood by to help in case her the plane, so I left it in the capable Early the morning after the party, arms gave out, but whatever it was hands of my folks. After one last stop the 11 of us loaded into three vehi- swam under the peer and the line for pizza at Jioio’s, we headed back cles and set off for Delaware. I drove broke. to Pittsburgh for a night at a motel my dad’s car and took the lead. When TIP: Squid turned out to be the and the flight home. we stopped for breakfast in Breeze- most successful bait. A hunk of squid TIP: Make sure to check your wood, Pennsylvania, my 20-year-old with a decent-sized sinker, plopped boarding pass to see if you have been niece asked me why I was driving so out next to the pier worked the most selected for prescreening by the TSA. slowly. I said I did not want to lose magic. As we were walking toward the long anyone following along, but now I Even though we ate many of our security line, an agent was reminding would kick in the butt and see if she meals in the house, the restaurant we people to check. We did so and we and my parents in their truck could enjoyed the most was place called ALL were selected, so we bypassed keep up. But I still went slower than Crabby Dick’s just down the road in the long line and zipped right through usual. Being lead car is quite a re- Rehoboth, Delaware. Terri and I ate security. Pretty awesome. sponsibility. there for lunch on our ninth anniver- TIP: If you find yourself taking sary and I had awesome crab cakes. Brook Stockberger is the managing to the roads back east, remember We went back that evening for dinner editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin that east driving and west driving with the whole crew and Grant ate and may be reached at 575-680- are worlds apart. Whereas out here two bowls of shrimp bisque. I was 1977 or via email at brook@ the population is sparse and starts impressed. lascrucesbulletin.com. 32 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

Silver City Zen Center Grant County Weekly (Ginzan-ji Zen Buddhist Temple) Events Meditation Practice (Zazen) Monday-Friday 6:30-7:00 am Zazen & Dharma Talk Saturday 9:00 am SUNDAYS Ladies Golf Association — 8 a.m. tee time. Silver City Informal Dharma Call for Retreat Schedule Archaeology Society — First Sunday of every month, Golf Course. field trip. 536-3092, [email protected]. Lego Club — Ages 4-9. 4 p.m. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., 538-3672. Resident Priest 506 W. 13th St. (corner of 13th and Virginia) MONDAYS Prenatal Yoga — 5:30-6:30 p.m. at La Clinica Health Rev. Dr. Oryu Paul Stuetzer 575-388-8874 AARP Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County & Birth Center, 3201 Ridge Loop. 388-4251. Free to — Second Monday, 10:30 a.m. Cross Point Assembly patients, $5 for non-patients. of God Church. All singles welcome. Contact Sally, Prostate Cancer Support Group — Third Wednesday, 537-3643. 6:30 p.m. Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Rosen Method Bodywork Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. Relaxation & Inner Awareness through Gentle Touch Al-Anon family group, New Hope —12:05 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1915 Swan, Silver City. Contact: Storytime — all ages. 10:30 a.m. Silver City Public Jerry, 575-534-4866; Matt, 575-313-0330; Diana 575- Library, 515 W. College Ave., 538-3672. Anna Dye, M.A. 574-2311. Open meeting. Certified Practitioner Art Class — 9-10:45 a.m. Silver City Senior Citizen THURSDAYS Center. Beginners to advanced. Contact Jean 519- ARTS Anonymous — 5:30 p.m. Artists Recovering 2977. through the 12 Steps. Unitarian Universalist 575-519-8591 Gentle Yoga — 5:30-6:56 p.m. Lotus Center at 211 W. Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan St. 534-1329. By Appointment Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. De-stressing Meditations — 12-12:45 p.m. New 309 E. College Ave., Silver City Mom & Baby Yoga — 5:30-6:30 p.m. La Clinica Health Church of the SW Desert, 1302 Bennett St. 313- & Birth Center, 3201 Ridge Loop. 388-4251. Free to 4087. patients, $5 for non-patients. Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral The Treat for Your Feet Your Whole Body will Love. Republican Party of Grant County — Second Society — Second Thursday, 6 p.m. Senior Center, Monday, 6 p.m. at 3 Rio de Arenas Road (the old 204 W. Victoria St. Kyle, 538-5706. Wrangler restaurant). Group Meditation — 5:30-6:15 p.m. with Jeff Goin at Silver City Squares — Dancing 7-9 p.m. Presbyterian the Lotus Center. 388-4647. Church, 1915 N. Swan St. Kay, 388-4227, or Linda, Historic Mining District & Tourism Meeting — Profound Relaxation 534-4523. Second Thursday, 10 a.m. Bayard Community STRESS IS THE MAIN ISSUE IN ALL ILLNESS! Center, 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. 537-3327. Professional Foot Massage TUESDAYS Tai Chi for Better Balance — 10:45 a.m., Senior Malika Crozier Center. Call Lydia Moncada to register, 575-534- Certifi ed Refl exologist - 23yrs. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support — First Tuesday, 1:30 [email protected] p.m. Senior Center. Margaret, 388-4539. 0059. Silver City – By Appointment 575-534-9809 Bayard Historic Mine Tour — Second Tuesday, meet TOPS — 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1915 Swan, i at Bayard City Hall, 800 Central Ave., by 9:30 a.m. $5 538-9447. fee covers two-hour bus tour of historic mines plus Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m. Lotus Center at 211 literature and map; call 537-3327 for reservation. W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. Compassionate Friends — Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Yoga class — Free class taught by Colleen Stinar. 1-2 Robert Pittman Support for those who’ve lost a child. Episcopal p.m. Episcopal Church fellowship hall, Seventh and Texas. Certified Advanced RO L F E R Church, Parish Hall, Seventh and Texas St. Mitch ® Barsh, 534-1134. Center for Healing Arts, 300 Yankie St., Silver City Figure/Model Drawing — 4-6 p.m. Contact Sam, 388- FRIDAYS 5583. Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m. at First United Appointment or free consultation: Gilawriters — 2-4 p.m. Silver City Public Library. Trish Methodist Church. 575-654-2067. 575-388-1481 Heck, [email protected], 534-0207. Silver City Woman’s Club — Second Friday, 10:30 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — First Tuesday, a.m., lunch is at noon, 411 Silver Heights Blvd. 575-313-4379 11:30 a.m. at local restaurant; email for this month’s Kathleen at 538-3452. location: [email protected]. Taizé — Second Friday. Service of prayer, songs, PFLAG Silver City — First Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. at the scripture readings and quiet contemplation. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House. Confidential support for Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 538-2015. LGBTQ persons, their families and friends. 575-590- Woodcarving Club — First and third Fridays except 8797. holidays. 1 p.m. Senior Center. 313-1518. Slow Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lotus Center Youth Space — 5:30-10 p.m. Loud music, video at 211 W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. games, chill out. Satellite/Wellness Coalition. Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild – First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Grant County Extension SATURDAYS Office, 2610 N. Silver Street, North Entrance. Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners — 6 p.m. Lions Newcomers and visitors are welcome. 575-388-8161. Club, Eighth & Bullard (entrance at Big Ditch behind Tai Chi for Better Balance — 10:45 a.m., Senior Domino’s). Newcomers and seasoned members Center. Call Lydia Moncada to register, 575-534- welcome. 0059. Alcoholics Anonymous “Black Chip” —11 a.m. to noon, at First United Methodist Church. WEDNESDAYS Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support — 10 a.m.-noon. Al-Anon family group — 6 p.m. at Arenas Valley Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room. Church of Christ, 5 Race Track Road, Arenas Valley Margaret, 388-4539. (the old radio station). Contact: Tom, 575-956-8731; Blooming Lotus Meditation — 12:45 p.m. Lotus Karen 575-313-7094; Dot, 575-654-1643. Open Center at 211 W. Broadway, 313-7417, geofarm@ meeting. pobox.com. Archaeology Society — Third Wednesday of every Double Feature Blockbuster Mega Hit Movie Night month, October-November, January-April 7 p.m. — 5:30-11 pm. Satellite/Wellness Coalition. Silver City Women’s Club. Summers 6 p.m. location Evening Prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition TBA. 536-3092, [email protected]. — 5 p.m. Theotokos Retreat Center, 5202 Hwy. 152, Back Country Horsemen — Second Wednesday, 6 Santa Clara. 537-4839, [email protected]. p.m. Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room. Kids Bike Ride — 10 a.m., Bikeworks, 815 E. 10th St. Subject to change. 574-2888. Dave Baker, 388-1444. Bayard Al-Anon — 6 p.m. Bayard Housing Authority, Narcotics Anonymous — 6 p.m. New 180 Club, 1661 100 Runnels Drive 313-7094. Hwy. 180 E. A Course in Miracles — 7:15 p.m., 600 N. Hudson. Spinning Group — First Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Yada Yada Information, 534-9172 or 534-1869. Yarn, 614 N. Bullard, 388-3350. Curbside Consulting — Free for nonprofits. 9 a.m.- Storytime — all ages. 10:30 a.m. Silver City Public noon. Wellness Coalition, 409 N. Bullard, Lisa Library, 515 W. College Ave., 538-3672. Jimenez, 534-0665, ext. 232, lisa@wellnesscoalition. Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 10 a.m. All levels. Lotus Center org. at 211 W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404-234-5331. Gin Rummy — 1 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House. Grant County Democratic Party — Second All phone numbers are area code 575 except as Wednesday, potluck at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 noted. Send updates to events@desertexposure. p.m. Sen. Howie Morales’ building, 3060 E. Hwy. 180. com. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 33 Ready, Set, Run for Fun

Raising money for CAPPED, a grass roots cancer prevention and education organization in Alamogordo, Gabby Robinson paints faces in bright colors for the UV Splash and Dash event held Aug. 13. CAPPED takes its Sun Safe Program to elementary schools in the area providing caps and a presentation to the children. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich) La Clinica Family Health & Birth Center A boy gets his (575) 388-4251 3201 Ridge Loop, Silver City face painted (on 32nd St up the hill from the Hospital) during the • Natural Childbirth, including water birth Health Fair With prenatal, postpartum & newborn care prior to the • Primary care for the whole family fundraising Medicaid, Insurance and affordable payments accepted UV Splash Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Walk-Ins Welcome Shauna McCosh CNM, FNP www.laclinicanm.org and Dash in Alamogor- do. Raising money for CAPPED, the event brought in more than 200 partic- ipants for the untimed nighttime colorful 5K.

La Paloma La Paloma Too 311 Marr Truth or Consequences, NM 300 Austin Truth or Consequences, NM 575-894-3148 575-894-2228 http://www.lapalomahotspringsandspa.com Paloma Suite Special: September 5-30 Paloma Suites at La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa are nestled under Turtleback Mountain in the historic Hot Springs District of Truth or Consequences. Enjoy galleries, restaurants, hiking trails and museums while experiencing the “living” water of the hot springs Children warm up for the UV Splash and Dash Aug. 12 in Alamogordo. The event raised close to $3,000 at La Paloma. to go toward the CAPPED Sun Safe Program, sharing information with children about being safe from the harmful rays of the sun. For more information on CAPPED, call at 575-434-4673 or visit website at www.capped.org.

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TALKING HORSES • SCOTT THOMSON Some Final Olympic Thoughts

he Olympics are over, but isn’t sound to compete without be the foundation for all riding bowed to the judges and began he would recover and what kind there were many moments medical intervention, they are training because it is the one her test. After just a few steps, of long-term damage might have Tin the equestrian events that disqualified. Even the mouth discipline that focuses on the she stopped, bowed to the judg- been done. Somehow he brought will stay with me as I continue my is checked after every ride to long-term health of the horse es and left the arena, an automat- himself back, overcoming vision study of the unique relationship see if a heavy handed rider had and develops the horse’s body ic disqualification for the rest and balance problems, and here between horses and humans. Here caused any bleeding or sores and mind in the most complete of the competition. Her horse he was back in the Olympics. are just a few. from the bit. If so, you’re done, fashion. She believes in this ap- was not lame or injured but she When asked why, he said his The Olympics actually have no matter how well you scored. proach even if you’re going to be knew he was just not himself. horse, Chilly Morning, a 16-year- a minimum age requirement for Made me think this would be a a barrel racer or a roper, or just It turns out the horse had been old stallion, deserved a shot at horses to compete (8 for some great policy for competitions at a recreational rider, because the bitten by a spider or mosquito an Olympic medal after all the events, 9 for others), which tells all levels in all disciplines. No qualities developed are an asset in the cheek, and he reacted just hard work and he was the rea- me there are people out there more trying to mask some pain in every riding discipline. enough to be “off.” Years and son to come back. who understand how long it in the hopes of winning a few I’ve always believed this and years of training and countless OK, a nice story and a nice takes a horse to mature mental- bucks, a ribbon or a buckle. it was good to hear someone else hours and dollars invested for tribute to a great horse, but for ly and physically. The majority You had women and men say it. Makes me think I’d bring this one event gone but with vir- me it perpetuates a certain myth of the horses competing were competing against each oth- along any new horse and rider tually no remorse from a great about horses having almost hu- between 14 and 16, with the old- er in every event, and you had like this: start with a foundation rider. She just knew it would not man-like qualities and sharing est being 18. Wouldn’t it be great competitors ranging in age from of natural horsemanship tech- have been fair to the horse, even our goals and desires. Let’s be if all competitive disciplines had their late 20s to 60, all doing niques and philosophy to learn though she knew he would have honest. He came back to prove similar rules so horses were the same things because this is the language of the horse; get a tried with all his heart. She put to himself that he could do it (he given a chance to develop and a sport about partnership be- solid foundation in classical rid- the horse first. There’s a lesson has a wife and kids that were not mature before serious competi- tween human and horse, not the ing, developing a good seat and for every horse owner. too keen on the whole idea) – an tion? Probably would cut down strength and size of the human. the skills to execute many of the There was another story that amazing feat to be admired but on all the young broken down How great is that! No other sport basic exercises of dressage for on the surface seemed like a really for his own ego and pride. and discarded horses sitting in has such a level playing field. the body and mind of horse and real feel good tale. One of the I’m sure Chilly, a stallion that al- rescues and at auctions almost It was great to see some of rider; then move on to your de- world’s greatest eventing riders, ready was being used for breed- overnight. the safety innovations, especial- sired riding discipline. Tough ell William Fox-Pitt from England – ing, could care less about being In the Olympics, every horse ly the inflatable vest, come into in my business, but if you want a rider I love to watch because loaded in a plane to fly halfway is vet checked after every event play and prevent injuries that a beautiful healthy horse that he’s tall and lanky like me – had around the world to do anoth- (and before as well in some cas- could have ended careers if not stays that way throughout his a horrific riding injury a little er event. I’m sure he wouldn’t es) and not allowed to be given lives. More riders should think life, this is the way to do it. over a year ago that resulted in a have felt cheated if he had to any medication, even basic an- about this. There was a wonderful mo- brain injury severe enough that ti-inflammatories, to get them One of the announcers com- ment in the games when a dres- doctors put him in a medically TALKING HORSES through an event. If the horse mented she felt dressage should sage rider entered the arena, induced coma. No one knew if continued on page 35

CYCLES OF LIFE • FR. GABRIEL ROCHELLE Take From the Streets Taking another look at bike traffic flow and terrain

t some point, when you get phia, is ideally suited for cycling people back onto them as walkers. off your bike after work or and pedestrians because the I can remember years ago walk- Apleasure, you might want streets are narrow, which cuts ing through the neighborhood to check out some inspiring online down on automotive speed, and when we would visit my wife’s videos at the site STREETFILMS. because the city for the most part parents in Southern California and The proprietor of the site, Clar- lies on the flat plain between two people would practically stop and MAGGIE KNOX ence Eckerson Jr., has created a rivers. stare at you, because the area was Licensed Massage Therapist dream job for anyone who is pas- Again, because of the density simply not set up for such activi- sionate about improving cities for of these cities, shops and services ty – unless of course you were a pedestrians and bikes. He travels tend to be easier to attain. Often jogger and then you were in a dif- Time-Out Massage the world and assembles videos you don’t have to go out of your ferent category. 526 Hwy 180 West • Silver City, NM that give you insights on how such immediate neighborhood to find What we all need to recognize, 575-534-9702 improvement has taken place else- all the services you need for daily and what cycling advocacy groups Deep Therapeutic Massage where. life. have been trying to get across to Swedish and Neuromuscular Therapy For those of us in cycle or pe- Let’s look at attitudes. Every policy makers, is that cycling im- destrian advocacy across the state American – including those of us proves rather than diminishes the Gift Certificates Available NM Lic# 4096 of New Mexico, these videos are an who use bicycles for transporta- economic profile of a place. This inspiration. tion, commuting, and shopping is so because when people are There are videos from all over – realizes that common thinking walking or cycling they are much Europe, especially Holland and holds that cars and trucks own the more likely to pop into stores than Denmark, from Colombia (Bogota road and that cycles are mostly when they zip by at 25 or 30 miles has become a major city for cy- recreational vehicles that can be an hour. cling), and of course the USA. disregarded as part of the regular We need to begin to think in I’m not suggesting that we can mix of traffic. terms of zones where cyclists achieve the level of cycle and pe- The fact that there are few and pedestrians have primacy of destrian flow that European cities commuters tends to underwrite movement. have achieved. such an attitude. A higher level of Parking lots on the edges of A number of reasons argue commuting through cycling, walk- these zones would allow for such against it. Distances are often pro- ing, and the use of public trans- primacy. We already have good hibitive, especially in a state as big portation can change that percep- possibilities for this option in as New Mexico. Hills are daunting, tion but until then, we advance by downtown Las Cruces and we which is another problem. Traffic small increments. need to capitalize on what’s there flow is not managed well, even “Complete Streets” is a nation- already. though the city continues to ad- wide initiative that enhances the dress issues. quality of life wherever it has been Fr. Gabriel Rochelle is pastor Shopping is all over the place inaugurated. It means that streets of St Anthony of the Desert and not centrally located. Cities are organized and laid out in such Orthodox Mission, Las Cruces, like Davis, California or Washing- a way as to benefit not only motor- an avid cyclist and secretary for ton D.C. can create better options ists but also cyclists and pedestri- Velo Cruces, the local advocacy for both cyclist and pedestrians ans as well. committee; see Velocruces. because of the terrain. This makes for relaxed use of org. The church is at http:// Even my home city, Philadel- the byways that exist, and brings stanthonylc.org. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 35

HEALING WATERS • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Old Space, New Use T or C welcomes visitors to new downtown plaza

t once was a youth center with a The plaza, recently finished fea- skating rink in the center of Truth tures a mineral water fountain, draw- Ior Consequences. After many ing the area’s natural hot springs years of service there, the metal sup- water to the surface. Another water port beams fell victim to the mineral feature creates a stream running water of the area, which ate away along the center walkway with huge the bases of the supports. Today, the rocks to guide the way. Native plants space where the building once was grow comfortably in raised plant- has become a town center, a Main- ers and palm trees will spread their Street success story serving the com- fronds over the area. A shade struc- munity once again. ture is planned for resting under and MainStreet hosted a meeting to possible events. bring people together to talk about “Of all the ideas we had, the fin- what to do with the empty block of ished park is closest to what Sazi had space in the middle of downtown, said visualized,” Demarino said. Truth or Consequences MainStreet “You hit a home run on that one,” Director Linda Demarino. The group said Mario Portillo, owner of the became a committee and the commit- Grapevine Bistro in T or C. “It has tee president, Sazi Marri, pushed for a just the right amount of grass. I love more natural type of space. it; it’s turning out to be just right.” “We had parks on the outskirts of The park is on the block behind town, but nothing in downtown,” De- Portillo’s business and he walks there marino said. sometimes in the mornings. So after hiring New Mexico land- “You will know a good place is scape architect Baker Morrow, rais- where love happens,” Portillo said. ing funds selling personalized bricks, “I walk there and I think, ‘people are Laborers shift earth, plant and build in early June as they assemble the new Healing Waters Plaza in receiving money from the city and going to get married here.’” Truth of Consequences. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich) other entities, the park became a re- Healing Waters Plaza is located at ality. It was named Healing Waters 300 Daniels St. in T or C, right behind Plaza. the Visitor’s Center.

At the new Healing Waters Plaza in T or C, a water fountain takes advantage of the unique thermal waters of the historic Hot Springs District of the town.

By early July, Healing Waters Plaza in T or C is ready for use and the palm trees are almost ready to be set free to cast shade for summer strollers. TALKING HORSES continued from page 34 miss the Olympics. My guess is years. The horse didn’t really back to Dujardin to ride for as he’d rather be hanging out with compete in 2015, pretty much long as she wants. He simply the cute mare at the end of the just given the year off to go on felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime barn, being turned out in a green lazy trail rides, hang out and de- partnership that had grown up field and generally just being a compress. and developed together, and 508 W. Broadway , Silver City, NM 88061 horse. So, for all the people who Sadly, in the end, the horse that’s the way it should stay. don’t know much about horses business is just that, a business. What a great story! But was and for those who anthropo- This horse had been brought it a good decision? I guess an- morphize way too much, just along to such a high level that choring the silver medal team say you wanted to come back to the owner knew he could get a in dressage and winning gold in prove it to yourself, and Chilly tremendous return on invest- the individual event by almost 5 was a trusted, familiar horse ment by selling the horse, still points – an astounding margin of that could help you do it. just in his early teens in a sport victory – with one of the highest WALK-IN CLINIC APPOINTMENTS Turns out there were no med- where he would have many good scores ever says choosing the T & TH: 9 - 11:30AM & 2-4PM MONDAY - FRIDAY als for Fox-Pitt and Chilly. They years left. A buyer was found rare partnership of Dujardine rode beautifully as usual. The and the deal was set at a price and Valegro over money was the 575.519.2724 rider blamed himself for mis- rumored to be in the seven-fig- right thing to do. Amen to that! People Treatments takes that probably cost them a ure range. Adjusting horses by appointment medal (as he should because the At the last minute, something horse is never wrong) but some- wonderful happened. The owner Scott Thomson • Experienced Healer & Intuitive how I think Chilly was just fine of Valegro sensed the new own- lives in back in his stall jamming grain. ers just wouldn’t give the horse Silver City • Pain & Inflammation Reduction My favorite story was about the kind of environment and life and teaches the brilliant dressage rider Char- the horse had always known. It natural • Mind & Body Alignment lotte Dujardin and her horse just didn’t feel right, and despite horsemanship • Kinesiology Valegro. They blew everybody the big money sitting there, he and away in the 2012 Olympics, then pulled the deal off the table and foundation • Life Transitions went on to dominate every sig- kept the horse. Instead, he sold training. You can contact him nificant dressage event in the a third of the horse to a silent at [email protected] of world over the following two partner, then gave the horse 575-388-1830. 309 E. COLLEGE AVE • SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO • WWW.REDHATHEALING.COM 36 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

TASTING OPPORTUNITY • LUCY WHITMARSH A Taste of Downtown Celebrating 15 Years!!!! Event offers chance to sample downtown restaurants Facials,Facials, BBody Treatments, Refl exology, Spa Pedicures & Manicures, Aromatherapy, Waxing owntown Silver City is a place to be on Saturday Dafternoon on Sept. 3 for the 16th Annual Taste of Down- town coordinated by Silver City MainStreet. From noon to 3 p.m., visitors can walk around down- town and stop at the participating locations for a specially prepared “taste.” The event offers an opportunity to sample a variety of the eclectic culinary options available in down- town Silver City. Downtown Silver City is known for the quaint cof- fee shops that are local gathering places where you can catch up on the events of the day, join in card or board games, and often listen to live music. All three downtown Open Monday - Friday 575-534-0033 coffee shops are participating in ersonal ttention rom 10 Broadway n Silver City the event. Javalina is offering an Cheri Crane wner herapist daturatherapueticdayspa.com “Enchilatte”, Jumping Cactus is of- fering a choice of a scone, muffin or cream cheese tart and Yankie Creek Coffee is offering drip coffee samplers. Two interesting opportunities BECK FAMILY DENTAL to sample snack items are at Pret- creating healthy smiles ty Sweet Emporium, were there is a choice of frozen lemonade or Jonathan Beck, DDS frozen cappuccino, and the Silco 2109 Pinos Altos Road, Theater where you can get a taste 575-534-1133 Silver City, NM 88061 www.beckfamilydental.com of specially prepared caramel pop- [email protected] corn. Dining experiences in down- town Silver City range from take out to a leisurely sit down meal. The Taste of Downtown provides Ray Cressler at Jumping Cactus getting ready for Taste of Down- an opportunity to visit a restaurant town. (Courtesy Photo) that you might not have been to previously. Restaurants that will tan onion rings or steak fries. At vance at the Silver City MainStreet be offering tasting samples are: Domino’s there will be a choice of web site, silvercitymainstreet.com, Market Café, Tre Rosat, Burgers, pizza or marble brownies. At Mil- at the Silver City Visitor Center, Brownies and Beer, Oh My! Dom- lie’s Bake House. You can sample Murray Hotel or Burgers, Brownies ino’s, Little Toad Creek, Millie’s a cookie. and Beer, Oh My. Bake House, Tapas Tree Grill and Tapas Tree Grill will be serving The day of the event tickets Vicki’s Eatery. samples of Bahn Mi Sliders, a pork can be purchased at Tasting Head- At the Market Café you will be and pickled vegetable combina- quarters at 700 N. Bullard St. Re- offered a choice of a sample from tion. And visit Vicki’s Eatery for a ceipts for tickets purchased on- the deli or a vegetable wrap. Burg- stuffed mushroom. line should be brought to Tasting ers, Brownies and Beers, Oh My! Walk Around Tasting Tickets Headquarters and exchanged for a is offering a choice of black and are $15 and can be purchased in ad- Tasting Ticket. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 37

ed or Green? is Desert Exposure’s guide to din- R ing in southwest New Mexico. The listings here—a sampling of our complete and recently completely updated guide online at www.desertex- posure.com—include some of our favorites and restaurants we’ve recently reviewed. We Red or Green emphasize non-national-chain restaurants with sit-down, ta- ble service . With each listing, we include Southwest New Mexico’s best restaurant guide. a brief categorization of the type area code 575 except as speci- nally appeared in. Stories from evitable and restaurants may 88005, or email editor@deser- of cuisine plus what meals are fied. We also note with a star (*) all back issues of Desert Expo- make changes after this issue texposure.com. served: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; restaurants where you can pick sure from January 2005 on are goes to press. That’s why we Remember, these print list- D=Dinner. Unless otherwise up copies of Desert Exposure. available on our website. urge you to help us make Red ings represent only highlights. noted, restaurants are open If we’ve recently reviewed Though every effort has or Green? even better. Drop You can always find the com- seven days a week. Call for a restaurant, you’ll find a brief been made to make these list- a note to Red or Green? c/o plete, updated Red or Green? exact hours, which change fre- capsule of our review and a ings complete and up-to-date, Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle guide online at www.desertex- quently. All phone numbers are notation of which issue it origi- errors and omissions are in- de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM posure.com. Bon appétit!

GRANT COUNTY JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard bakery: Monday to Friday B L, Daily B L early D. 10, 532-0141. Mexican: B L D. Silver City St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday to early D, Saturday B L only.* CRAVINGS CAFÉ, 3115 N. 1ZERO6, 106 N. Texas St., 575- Saturday L D. TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. in Pinos Altos Main St., 323-3353. Burgers, 313-4418. Pacific Rim, South East JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, The Hub, Wednesday to Sunday L, BUCKHORN SALOON AND sandwiches, wraps, egg dishes, Asian, Oaxacan and Italian: Friday 117 Market St., 388-1350. Fridays L D. OPERA HOUSE, Main Street, 538- salads: B L. to Sunday D, by reservation only. Coffeehouse.* TERRY’S ORIGINAL BARBEQUE, 9911. Steakhouse, pasta, burgers: DAY’S HAMBURGERS, WATER & ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Hwy. 180 and Ranch Club Road. Monday to Saturday D. Las Cruces St., 523-8665. Burgers: 1617 Silver Heights Blvd., 538- Bullard St. Coffeeshop, baked Barbeque to go: L D. Monday to Saturday L D. 3665. Breakfast items, burgers, goods, sandwiches, wraps: B L.* TRE ROSAT CAFÉ, 304 N. Bullard DOÑA ANA COUNTY PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, 500 sandwiches: Sunday B L, all week KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 St., 654-4919. International Las Cruces & Mesilla S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Pecan- B L D.* Mountain View Road, 388-4512. eclectic: Monday to Saturday L, D.* ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER smoked meats, sandwiches, BURGERS & BROWNIES & Mexican: Tuesday to Saturday B VICKI’S EATERY, 315 N. Texas, RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. BEER, OH MY!, 619 N. Bullard St., L D.* 388-5430. American: Monday to 434, 523-5911. American: Monday DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 575-597-6469. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, Friday L, Saturday B L, Sunday B L to Friday B L. El Paseo, 524-2396. Mexican, CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT BEAR 201 W. College Ave., 388-8687. (to 2 p.m.). * A DONG, 504 E. Amador Ave., seafood: B L D. MOUNTAIN LODGE, 60 Bear Mexican: L D. WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL, 527-9248. Vietnamese: L D. DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Valley Mountain Ranch Road, 538-2538. LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., 2005 Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 2184 Dr., 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: B L, special D by reservation only.* 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to burgers, appetizers, salads: L D.* Avenida de Mesilla, 526-1271. Sunday B L, Monday to Saturday CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway Sunday B L D.* YANKIE CREEK COFFEE HOUSE, Mexican plus hot dogs, burgers, B L D. 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and 112 W. Yankie St. Coffee shop, quesadillas: B L D. DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, to Friday L D. Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican coffee, home-made pastries and ANDELE RESTAURANTE, 521-3434. Pizza: L D. COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Regional and American: B L. ice cream, fresh fruit smoothies.* 1950 Calle del Norte, 526-9631. DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle Medical Center, 538-4094. LITTLE TOAD CREEK BREWERY Mexican: Monday B L, Tuesday to De Guadalupe, 523-6700. American: B L, with special brunch & DISTILLERY, 200 N. Bullard Bayard Sunday B L D. Southwestern, steaks, seafood: L Sundays.* St., 956-6144. Burgers, wings, FIDENCIO’S TACO SHOP, 1108 ANTONIO’S RESTAURANT & D, Sun. champagne brunch buffet. DIANE’S RESTAURANT, 510 salads, fish, pasta, craft beers and Tom Foy Blvd. Mexican: B L D. PIZZERIA, 5195 Bataan Memorial DUBLIN STREET PUB, 1745 E. N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Fine cocktails: Wednesday to Monday LITTLE NISHA’S, 1101 Tom West, 373-0222. Pizza, Italian, University Ave., 522-0932. Irish, dining (D), steaks, seafood, pasta, L D. * Foy Blvd., 537-3526. Mexican: Mexican: Tuesday to Sunday L D. American: L D. sandwiches (L), salads: Tuesday MARKET CAFÉ, 614 Bullard St., Wednesday to Sunday B L D. AQUA REEF, 900-B S. Telshor, EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, 363 to Saturday L D, Sunday D only 956-6487. Organic and vegetarian LOS COMPAS, 1203 Tom Foy 522-7333. Asian, sushi: D. S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: (family-style), weekend brunch. deli food. Wednesday to Monday Blvd, 654-4109. Sonoran-style THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de L D. DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, The (closed Tuesday) B L. Mexican, hot dogs, portas, Mesilla, 523-0560. Coffeehouse. EMILIA’S, 2290 Calle de Parian, Hub, Suite A, Bullard St., 534- MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and menudo: L D. A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 N. 652-3007. Burgers, Mexican, 9229. Artisan breads, pastries, Broadway Mexican food stand: M & A BAYARD CAFÉ, 1101 N. Alameda St., 527-2483. Belgian soup, sandwiches, pastry, juices, sandwiches, deli: Monday to Monday to Saturday B L early D. Central Ave., 537-2251. Mexican food: Monday to Friday B L. smoothies: L D. Saturday B L early D, Sunday L.* MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Dr., and American: Monday to Friday BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina, Ste. ENRIQUE’S, 830 W. Picacho, 647- DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: B L D. 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, salads, 0240. Mexican: B L D. Silver Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Monday to Thursday L, Friday L D. SPANISH CAFÉ, 106 Central Ave., casual fare, espresso: Monday to FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Mexican: B L. MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 537-2640. Mexican, tamales and Saturday L D.* Rd., 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 N. Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, menudo (takeout only): B. BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main St., American, Mexican: L D. Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. salads, sandwiches, baked goods: Sugar Shack, 1102 Tom Foy Blvd., 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday to FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor, 532- Breakfast, American: B L, breakfast Tuesday to Saturday. * 537-0500. Mexican: Sunday to Sunday B L. 5624. Mexican: B L D. served throughout. NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. Friday B L. BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Madrid FORK IN THE ROAD, 202 N. EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding Motel Blvd., 527-7400. Buffet: B L St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tuesday, Monday to Saturday B L D. Cliff greenchile cheeseburgers. Tuesday D 24 hrs. Wednesday and Sunday B L THE PARLOR AT DIANE’S, 510 D’S CAFÉ, 8409 Hwy 180. to Saturday L D. THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 Thursday to Saturday B L D. N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Burgers, Breakfast dishes, burritos, burgers, BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El S. Espina, 524-GAME. Sports bar FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bullard sandwiches, homemade pizzas, weekend smoked meats and ribs: Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B and grill: L D. St. Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday to paninis: Tuesday to Sunday L D. Thursday to Sunday B L. L D. Now serving beer. GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor Friday L D, Slices only at lunch PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, 312 PARKEY’S, 8414 Hwy. 180W, CAFÉ AGOGO, 1120 Commerce (Hotel Encanto), 522-4300. time. N. Bullard St., 388-8600. Dessert, 535-4000. Coffee shop: Monday to Dr., Suite A, 636-4580. Asian, Mexican: B L D. FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. ice cream: Monday to Saturday.* Saturday. American, sandwich, salad, rice GIROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Suite C. 388-1964. Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND bowl: Monday to Saturday L D. 160 W. Picacho Ave., 541-0341. GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett St. BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., Lake Roberts CARILLO’S CAFÉ, 330 S. Church, Mexican: B L D. Coffeeshop.* 534-4401. American, steaks, SPIRIT CANYON LODGE & CAFÉ, 523-9913. Mexican, American: GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, 1008 GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver barbecue, brewpub: Monday to 684 Hwy. 35, 536-9459.German Monday to Saturday L D. E. Lohman, 524-9251. Burgers, Heights Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: Saturday L D. specialties, American lunch and CATTLEMAN’S STEAKHOUSE, Mexican: Monday to Friday B L. L D. SILVER BOWLING CENTER dinner entrées: Saturday D. 2375 Bataan Memorial Hwy., 382- GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST GRANDMA’S CAFÉ, 900 Silver CAFÉ, 2020 Memory Lane, 9051. Steakhouse: D. FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. Heights Blvd., 388-2627. American, 538-3612. American, Mexican, Mimbres CHA CHI’S RESTAURANT, Chinese: L D. Mexican: B L.* hamburgers: L D.* ELK X-ING CAFÉ, (352) 212-0448. 2460 S. Locust St.-A, 522-7322. GRANDY’S COUNTRY COOKING, GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1530 N. Home-style meals, sandwiches Mexican: B L D. 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D.* Hudson, 388-2027. Coffee shop: and desserts: B L. CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., American: B L D. HEALTHY EATS, 303 E. 13th St., Monday to Saturday B L, early D. RESTAURANT DEL SOL, 2676 526-4184. Mexican: Monday to HABANERO’S 600 E. Amador 534-9404. Sandwiches, burritos, SUNRISE ESPRESSO, 1212 E. Hwy. 35, San LorenzoBreakfasts, Saturday B L D. Ave., 524-1829. Fresh Mexican,: salads, smoothies: L. 32nd St., 534-9565. Coffee shop, burgers, sandwiches, Mexican: CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. Ste. B L D. 38 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

HIGH DESERT BREWING Dr., 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, MILAGRO COFFEE Y 0390. Wine tasting, bistro: L D. 1721 E. Pine, 546-2632. Mexican, COMPANY, 1201 W. Hadley Ave., burgers, fried chicken: L D, ESPRESSO, 1733 E. University SUNSET GRILL, 1274 Golf Club steak, seafood: B L D. 525-6752. Brew pub: L D.* Saturday and Sunday also B. Ave., 532-1042. Coffeehouse: B L Road (Sonoma Ranch Golf Course IRMA’S, 123 S. Silver Ave., 544- INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS, LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFÉ, 2701 D.* clubhouse), 521-1826. American, 4580. Mexican, American, seafood: 1245 El Paseo Rd., 647-5956. W. Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. MIX PACIFIC RIM CUISINE AND Southwest, steak, burgers, B L D. Greek and International: B L D. French pastry, deli, sandwiches: MIX EXPRESS, 1001 E. University seafood, pasta: B L D. LA FONDA, 601 E. Pine St., 546- J.C. TORTAS, 1196 W. Picacho Monday to Saturday B L. Ave. #D4, 532-2042. Asian, Pacific: TERIYAKI CHICKEN HOUSE, 805 0465. Mexican: B L D.* Ave., 647-1408. Mexican: L D. LET THEM EAT CAKE, 141 N. Monday to Saturday L D. El Paseo Rd., 541-1696. Japanese: LAS CAZUELAS, 108 N. Platinum JOSE MURPHY’S, 1201 E. Roadrunner Parkway, 649-8965. MOONGATE CAFÉ, 9395 Bataan Monday to Friday L D. Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), Amador (inside Ten Pin Alley), 541- Cupcakes: Tuesday to Saturday Memorial, 382-5744. Coffee shop, THAI DELIGHT DE MESILLA, 544-8432. Steaks, seafood, 4064. Mexican, American: L D. LORENZO’S PAN AM, 1753 E. Mexican, American: B L. 2184 Avenida de Mesilla, 525- Mexican: Tuesday to Saturday L JOSEFINA’S OLD GATE CAFÉ, University Ave., 521-3505. Italian, MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET 1900. Thai, salads, sandwiches, D.* 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525- pizza: L D. KITCHEN, 1300 El Paseo Road, seafood, steaks, German: L D.* MANGO MADDIE’S, 722 E. Florida 2620. Pastries, soups, salads, LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 6335 Bataan 523-0436. Sandwiches, bagels, TIFFANY’S PIZZA & GREEK St., 546-3345. Salads, sandwiches, sandwiches: Monday to Thursday Memorial W., 382-2025. Mexican: wraps, salads and other healthy AMERICAN CUISINE, 755 S. juice bar, coffee drinks. L, Friday to Sunday B L. B L D. fare: Monday to Saturday: B L early Telshor Blvd No. G1, 532-5002. MANOLO’S CAFÉ, 120 N. Granite KATANA TEPPANYAKI GRILL, LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 603 S. D. * Pizza, Greek, deli: Tuesday to St., 546-0405. Mexican, American: 1001 E. University Ave., 522-0526. Nevarez St., 523-1778. Mexican: NELLIE’S CAFÉ, 1226 W. Hadley Saturday B L D.* Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday Meals created before your very B L D. Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tuesday VINTAGE WINES, 2461 Calle de B L. eyes. Japanese: Monday to Friday LOS COMPAS, 1120 Commerce to Saturday B L. Principal, 523-WINE. Wine and PATIO CAFÉ, 1521 Columbus L D, Saturday D. Dr., 521-6228. Mexican: B L D.* NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 2605 cigar bar, tapas: L D. Road, 546-5990. Burgers, KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. University, LOS MARIACHIS, 754 N. Motel Missouri Ave., 522-0440. Mexican: WOK-N-WORLD, 5192 E. Boutz, American: Monday to Saturday L 522-4133. Smoothies, frozen Blvd., 523-7058. Mexican: B L D. L D. 526-0010. Chinese: Monday to D.* yogurt: B L D. MESILLA VALLEY KITCHEN, NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 310 S. Saturday L D. PRIME RIB GRILL (inside Holiday LA GUADALUPANA, 930 El Paseo 2001 E. Lohman Ave. #103, 523- Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexican: ZEFFIRO PIZZERIA Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. Steak, Road. 523-5954. Mexican: Tuesday 9311. American, Mexican: B L.* Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday to NAPOLETANA, 136 N. Water seafood, Mexican: B D. to Saturday B L D. Sunday B L. N.M. BAR & GRILLE, 1803 Saturday. L D.* St., 525-6757. Pizza, pasta, also RANCHER’S GRILL, 316 E. LA MEXICANA TORTILLERIA, Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. OLD TOWN RESTAURANT, 1155 sandwiches at adjoining Popular Cedar St., 546-8883. Steakhouse, 1300 N. Solano Dr, 541-9617. Steaks, barbecue, seafood, S. Valley Dr., 523-4586. Mexican, Artisan Bakery: Monday to burgers: L D.* Mexican: L D. sandwiches, salads, pasta: L D. American: B L.* Saturday L D. SI SEÑOR, 200 E. Pine St., LA NUEVA CASITA CAFÉ, 195 N. METROPOLITAN DELI, 1001 ORIENTAL PALACE, 225 E. Idaho, ZEFFIRO NEW YORK PIZZERIA, 546-3938. Mexican: Monday to Mesquite, 523-5434. Mexican and University Ave., 522-3354. 526-4864. Chinese: L D. 101 E. University Ave., 525-6770. Saturday B L D, Sunday B L. American: B L. Sandwiches: L D. PAISANO CAFÉ, 1740 Calle de Pizza: L D. SUNRISE KITCHEN, LA POSTA RESTAURANT MIGUEL’S, 1140 E. Amador Ave., Mercado, 524-0211. Mexican: B 1409 S. Columbus Road, DE MESILLA, 2410 Calle De 647-4262. Mexican: B L D. L D.* Anthony 544-7795American, Mexican, San Albino, 524-3524Mexican, MI PUEBLITO, 1355 E. Idaho Ave., PEPE’S, 1405 W. Picacho, 541- ERNESTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, breakfasts: Monday to Thursday B steakhouse: L D, Saturday, Sunday 524-3009. Mexican: Monday to 0277. Mexican: B L D. 200 Anthony Dr., 882-3641. L, Friday B L D. and holidays also B. Friday B L D, Saturday and Sunday PHO SAIGON, 1160 El Paseo Mexican: B L. TACOS MIRASOL, 323 E. Pine LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano B L. Road, 652-4326. Vietnamese: L D. LA COCINITA, 908 W. Main Dr., St., 544-0646. Mexican: Monday, PICACHO PEAK BREWING CO., 589-1468. Mexican: L. Wednesday, Saturday B L D, 3900 W. Picacho, 575-680-6394. Tuesday B L. PLAYER’S GRILL, 3000 Chapparal TOCAYO’S MEXICAN Champions Dr. (NMSU golf course EL BAYO STEAK HOUSE, RESTAURANT, 1601 E. Pine St., clubhouse), 646-2457. American: 417 Chaparral Dr., 824-4749. 567-1963. Mexican, dine in or take B L D. Steakhouse: Tuesday to Sunday out: Monday to Saturday B L D, RANCHWAY BARBECUE, 604 N. B L D. Sunday B L. Valley Dr., 523-7361. Barbecue, TORTILLERIA SUSY, 661 Paloma Mexican: Monday to Friday B L D, Blanca Dr., 824-9377. Mexican: Akela Saturday D. Monday to Saturday B L D, Sunday APACHE HOMELANDS RASCO’S BBQ, 125 S. Campo B L. RESTAURANT, I-10. Burgers, ribs, St., 526-7926. Barbecued brisket, etc.: B L D.* pulled pork, smoked sausage, ribs. Columbus RED BRICK PIZZA, 2808 N. Doña Ana IRMA’S KITCHEN, B L D, Highway Telshor Blvd., 521-7300. Pizzas, BIG MIKE’S CAFÉ, Thorpe Road. 11, 575-694-4026, Mexican food. sandwiches, salads: L D. Mexican, breakfasts, burgers: B L LA CASITA, 309 Taft, 575-531- RENOO’S THAI RESTAURANT, D. 2371. B L D, Mexican food. 1445 W. Picacho Ave., 373-3000. PATIO CAFÉ, 23 Broadway, 531- Thai: Monday to Friday L D, Santa Teresa 2495. Burgers, American: B L.* Saturday D. BILLY CREWS, 1200 Country Club Craft Beer Craft Spirits Fine Pub Food ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, Road, 589-2071. Steak, seafood: HIDALGO COUNTY 908 E. Amador Ave., 523-1851. L D. Lordsburg 200 N. Bullard, Downtown Silver City Mexican: B L D.* EL CHARRO RESTAURANT, 209 575-956-6144 littletoadcreek.com ROSIE’S CAFÉ DE MESILLA, 300 LUNA COUNTY S. P Blvd., 542-3400. Mexican: B open seven days a week your local craft boozery N. Main St., 526-1256. Breakfast, Deming L D. Mexican, burgers: Saturday to ADOBE DELI, 3970 Lewis Flats FIDENCIO’S, 604 E. Motel Dr., Thursday B L, Friday B L D. Road SE, 546-0361. Bar, deli, 542-8989. Mexican: B L early D. SAENZ GORDITAS, 1700 N. steaks: L D.* KRANBERRY’S FAMILY Solano Dr., 527-4212. Excellent, BALBOA MOTEL & RESTAURANT, 1405 Main St., gorditas, of course, but also RESTAURANT, 708 W. Pine St., 542-9400. Mexican, American: B amazing chicken tacos. Mexican: 546-6473. Mexican, American: L D. Monday to Saturday L D. Sunday to Friday L D. MAMA ROSA’S PIZZA, 1312 SANTORINI’S, 1001 E. BELSHORE RESTAURANT, 1030 Main St., 542-8400. Pizza, subs, University Ave., 521-9270. Greek, E. Pine St., 546-6289. Mexican, calzones, salads, chicken wings, Mediterranean: Monday to American: Tuesday to Sunday B L. cheeseburgers, shrimp baskets: Saturday L D. CAMPOS RESTAURANT, 105 L D. SALUD DE MESILLA, 1800-B S. Silver, 546-0095. Mexican, RAMONA’S CAFÉ, 904 E. Motel Avenida de Mesilla, 527-2869. American, Southwestern: L D.* Dr., 542-3030. Mexican, American: American, Continental: B L D. CHINA RESTAURANT, 110 E. Pine Tuesday to Friday B L D, Sunday B THE SHED, 810 S. Valley Dr., 525- St., 546-4146. Chinese: Tuesday to mid-day D. 2636. American, pizza, Mexican, Sunday L D. desserts: Wednesday to Sunday EL CAMINO REAL, 900 W. Pine Animas B L.* St., 546-7421. Mexican, American: PANTHER TRACKS CAFÉ, Hwy. It’s time to book your SI ITALIAN BISTRO, 523 E. Idaho, B L D. 338, 548-2444. Burgers, Mexican, 523-1572. Italian: Monday L, ELISA’S HOUSE OF PIES AND American: Monday to Friday B L D Tuesday to Saturday L D. RESTAURANT, 208 1/2 S. Silver Holiday Reservations SI SEÑOR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., Alley, 494-4639. American, Rodeo 527-0817. Mexican: L D. for barbecue, sandwiches, pies: RODEO STORE AND CAFÉ. 195 The Lodge SPANISH KITCHEN, 2960 N. Main Monday to Saturday L D. * Hwy. 80, 557-2295. Coffee shop St., 526-4275. Mexican: Monday to EL MIRADOR, 510 E. Pine St., food: Monday to Saturday B L. Saturday B L D. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day dinners. 544-7340. Mexican: Monday to RODEO TAVERN, 557-2229. SPIRIT WINDS COFFEE BAR, Saturday B L D. Shrimp, fried chicken, steaks, Remember to reserve your Holiday party dates too! 2260 S. Locust St., 521-1222. “FORGHEDABOUDIT” pizza & burgers, seafood: Wednesday to Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served daily—reservations a must. Sandwiches, coffee, bakery: B L wings, 115 N. Silver Ave., 275- Saturday D. D.* 3881. Italian, pizza, wings: Monday 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO, to Saturday L D, Sunday D. CATRON COUNTY 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 524- 575-538-2538 • www.bearmountainlodge.com GRAND MOTOR INN & LOUNGE, Reserve DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 39

ADOBE CAFÉ, Hwy. 12 & Hwy. American, Mexican, Vegetarian, GRILL CALIENTE, 2800 Sudderth Breakfast, Monday-Saturday B, L craft beer, artisan breads, roasted 180, 533-6146. Deli, American, Monday-Friday B L D, Saturday, Dr., 575-630-0224: Mexican, PEPPER’S GRILL, 3200 N. White chicken: Monday through Sunday, Mon. pizza, Sunday BBQ ribs: B L. burgers, Tuesday-Sunday L, D Sands Blvd., 575-437-9717: including full brunch on Sunday. Sun.-Mon. B L D, Wed.-Fri. B L. EL FARO, 315 N. Broadway, 575- HALL OF FLAME BURGERS, American Monday-Saturday L, D, Closed between 3 and 5. BLACK GOLD, 98 Main St., 533- 894-2886, American, Mexican, 2500 Sudderth Dr., 575-257-9987: Sunday L LOREDO’S RESTAURANT AND 6538. Coffeehouse, pastries. Vegetarian, Monday-Friday B L D, Monday-Saturday L, D PIZZA MILL & SUB FACTORY, BAKERY, 603 St. Francis Drive, CARMEN’S, 101 Main St., 533- Saturday, B L. LINCOLN COUNTY GRILL, 2717 1315 10th St., 575-434-1313: 585-3300. Mexican menu and 6990. Mexican, American: B L D. GRAPEVINE BISTRO, 413 Sudderth Dr., 575-257-7669: Monday-Sunday L, D traditional Mexican pastries, ELLA’S CAFÉ, 533-6111. Broadway, 575-894-0404, American, Monday-Sunday B, L, D PIZZA PATIO, 2203 E. 1st St., 575- Tuesday through Sunday, B L. American: B L D. American, Vegetarian, B L. LUCY’S MEXICALI RESTAURANT, 434-9633: Monday-Saturday L, D CASA DE SUENOS, 35 St. Thomas UNCLE BILL’S BAR, 230 N. Main JOHNNY B’S, 2260 N. Date 2408 Sudderth Dr., 575-257-8754: RIZO’S RESTAURANT, 1480 N. Drive, 585-3494. Open daily, L D. St., 533-6369. Pizza: Monday to Street, (575-894-0147, American, Mexican, Monday-Saturday L, D White Sands Blvd., 575-434-2607: YUM-YUM’S, 460 Central Ave., Saturday L D. Mexican, B L D. LOG CABIN RESTAURANT, Mexican, Tuesday-Sunday L, D 585-2529. LA COCINA/HOT STUFF, 1 1074 Mechem Dr., 575-258-5029: ROCKET NATIONAL BUFFET, AL-O-MAR RESTAURANT, 205 Glenwood Lakeway Drive, 575-894-6499, Breakfast, Wednesday-Saturday 607 S. White Sands Blvd, 575-437- Central Ave. 585-2129. Classic ALMA GRILL, Hwy. 180, 539- American, Mexican, Vegetarian, L B, L 5905: Chinese, Monday-Sunday drive-in, carside service or dine in, 2233. Breakfast, sandwiches, D. MICHELENA’S ITALIAN L, D B L D. burgers, Mexican: Sunday to LATITUDE 33, 304 S. Pershing, RESTAURANT, 2703 Sudderth Dr., ROCKIN’ BZ BURGERS, 3005 N. LA ROSA STEAKHOUSE, 21 St. Wednesday, Friday to Saturday B 575-740-7804, American, 575-257-5753: Wednesday-Sunday White Sands Blvd., 575-434-2375: Francis Drive, 585-3339. Open L. Vegetarian, Asian, L D. L, D Tuesday-Sunday L, D daily, B L D. GOLDEN GIRLS CAFÉ, Hwy. 180, LOS ARCOS STEAK & LOBSTER, NEW CALI CAFÉ, 201 Eagle Dr., SI SEÑOR, 2300 N. White Sands JAY’S PIZZA & WINGS, 1108 St. 539-2457. Breakfast: B. 1400 N. Date Street, 575-894- 575-257-8652: Comfort food, Blvd., 575-437-7879: Monday- Francis Drive, 585-3111. Dine in or MARIO’S PIZZA, Hwy. 180, 539- 6200, American, Seafood, D. Monday-Saturday B, L Saturday L, D deliver. Open daily, L D. 2316. Italian: Monday to Saturday LOS FIDENCIOS, 1615 S. OUR DAILY BREAD CAFÉ, 113 STELLA VITA, 902 N. New York TULIE FREEZE, 419 St. Francis D. Broadway, 575-894-3737, Rio St., 575-257-1778: American, Ave.: Steaks, Monday-Wednesday, Drive, 585-2525. Open daily except Other Catron County Mexican, Monday-Saturday B L D, Monday-Sunday B, L L, Thursday-Friday L, D, Saturday Tuesdays, L D. PIE TOWN CAFÉ, Pie Town, NM, Sunday, B L. PENA’S PLACE, 2963 Sudderth Dr., D 575-772-2700 MARIAS, 1990 S. Broadway, 575- 575-257-4135: Breakfast, Mexican, WAFFLE & PANCAKE SHOPPE, Note—Restaurant hours and 894-9047, American, Mexican, B, L 905 S. White Sands Blvd., 575-437- meals served vary by day of the SIERRA COUNTY Vegetarian, Monday-Saturday B PORKY’S, 2306 Sudderth Dr., 0433: Monday-Sunday B, L week and change frequently; Arrey L D. 575-257-0544: Mexican, Monday- TAIWAN KITCHEN, 110 N. White call ahead to make sure. Key ARREY CAFÉ, Hwy 187 Arrey, PACIFIC GRILL, 800 N. Date St., Sunday B, L, D Sands Blvd., 575-434-4337: to abbreviations: B=Breakfast; 575-267-4436, Mexican, American, 575-894-7687, Italian, American, THE RANCHERS STEAK AND Monday-Friday L, D L=Lunch; D=Dinner.*=Find Vegetarian, B L D. Vegetarian, Asian, Seafood, SEAFOOD, 2823 Sudderth Dr., copies of Desert Exposure Tuesday-Thursday-Friday L D, 575-257-7540: Monday-Sunday Tularosa here. Send updates, additions Chloride Saturday D, Sunday L. L, D GRILL 49 STEAKS AND TAP and corrections to: editor@ CHLORIDE BANK CAFÉ, 300, PASSION PIE CAFÉ, 406 SACRED GROUNDS COFFEE & HOUSE, 313 Granado Street, desertexposure.com. Wall Street, 575-743-0414, Main, 575-894-0008, American, TEA HOUSE, 2704 Sudderth Dr., 585-4949. Wood grilled meats, American, Thursday-Saturday L D, Vegetarian, B L. 575-257-2273: Coffee, pastries, B, Sunday L. R & C SUMTHINS, 902 Date St. L, D 575-894-1040, American, Tuesday- TEXAS CLUB, 212 Metz Dr., 575- Elephant Butte Sunday L . 258-3325: Steak and seafood, Adobe Deli’s BIG FOOD EXPRESS, 212 Warm STONE AGE CAFÉ & POINT Tuesday-Sunday D Springs Blvd., 575-744-4896, BLANC WINERY, 165 E. Ninth St., TINA’S CAFÉ, 522 Sudderth Dr., American, Asian, Seafood, B L. (575)894-2582, American, L D. 575-257-8930: Comfort food, Roasted Coffee Beans CASA TACO, 704, Hwy 195, 575- SUNSET GRILL, 1301 N. Date, Tuesday-Sunday B, L 744-4859, American, Mexican, 575-894-8904, American, Mexican, THE VILLAGE BUTTERY, 2107 Have a fundraiser... buy wholesale, sell retail! Vegetarian, L D. Thursday-Monday B L D. Sudderth Dr., 575-257-9251: HODGES CORNER, 915 NM 195, THE RESTAURANT AT SIERRA American, Monday-Saturday B, L American, Mexican, B L. GRANDE LODGE, 501 McAdoo, YEE’S EXPRESS, 633 Sudderth IVORY TUSK TAVERN & 575-894-6976, American, Seafood, Dr., 575-630-1120: Chinese, RESTAURANT, 401 Hwy 195, B L D. Monday-Saturday, L, D 575-744-5431, American, Mexican, TURTLEBACK OASIS Vegetarian, Seafood, Daily L D, MARKETPLACE, 520 Broadway, OTERO COUNTY Sunday Buffet. 575-894-0179, American, Alamogordo Vegetarian, Monday-Saturday B L. THE CLUB RESTAURANT, 101 ALAMO GRILL, 2913 N. White 3970 Lewis Flats Rd. BUY Club House Drive, 575-744-7100, YOUR PLACE, 400 Date St., 575- Sands Blvd., 575-434-5982: OUR FRESHLY Deming, NM ROASTED American, Seafood, L D. 740-1544, American, Monday- Burgers, breakfast food, Monday- COFFEE, GROUND OR WHOLE BEAN. Saturday L D, Sunday L. Sunday B, L, D BY THE POUND 575-546-0361 OR HALF POUND. Hatch BROWN BAG DELI, 900 [email protected] B & E BURRITOS, 303 Franklin, Williamsburg Washington Ave., 575-437-9751: www.adobedeli.com 575-267-5191, Mexican, B L. MEXICAN GRILL, Shell Gas Station Monday-Sunday B, L, D PEPPER POT, 207 W Hall, 575- 719 S. Broadway, 575-894-0713, CAN’T STOP SMOKING BBQ, 900 Restaurant Hours: Mon-Sat Lunch 11am-5pm • Dinner 5-10pm • Sun 11am-9pm Mexican, Monday-Saturday B L. Bar Saloon Hours: 7 days a week, 11am ‘til Closing 267-3822, Mexican, B L. E. 10th St., 575-437-4227: Monday- Full menu all day long (Sundays)! Call for Reservations and Specials SPARKY’S, 115 Franklin, 575- Sunday L, D 267-4222, American, Mexican, LINCOLN COUNTY COWBOYS STEAKHOUSE, Thursday-Sunday L D. Ruidoso 606 Hwy. 70 W., 575-446-6300: VALLEY CAFÉ, 335 W. Hall St. 575- CAN’T STOP SMOKIN’ BBQ, Monday-Sunday B, L, D 267-4798, Mexican, American, B L. 418 Mechem Dr., 575-630-0000: EDDIE’S BURRITOS, 700 E. Monday-Sunday L, D 1st St., 575-437-0266: Monday- Hillsboro CASA BLANCA, 501 Mechem Dr., Saturday B, L HILLSBORO GENERAL STORE, 575-257-2495: Mexican, Monday- EL CAMINO, 1022 N. White Sands 10697 Hwy 152, American, Sunday L, D Blvd., 575-437-8809: Mexican, Southwestern, Vegetarian, Friday- CATTLE BARON STEAK & Monday-Sunday L, D Wednesday B L. SEAFOOD, 657 Sudderth Dr., 575- HI-D-HO DRIVE IN, 414 S. White BARBER SHOP CAFÉ, Main 257-9355: L, D Sands Blvd., 575-437-6400: Street, 575-895-5283, American, CHEF LUPE’S FAMILY Monday-Sunday B, L, D Mediterranean, sandwiches, RESTAURANT, 1101 Sudderth Dr., LA HACIENDA, 804 N. White Monday-Saturday L. 575-257-4687: Mexican, Monday- Sands Blvd., 575-443-1860: Sunday B, L, D Monday-Sunday B, L, D Truth or Consequences CIRCLE J BBQ, 1825 Sudderth Dr., MARGO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 504 A & B DRIVE-IN, 211 Broadway, 575-257-4105: Monday-Sunday L, E. 1st St., 575-434-0689: Monday- 575-894-9294, Mexican, American, D Sunday B, L, D Vegetarian, B L D. COMAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT, MEMORIES RESTAURANT, 1223 BAR-B-QUE ON BROADWAY, 2117 Sudderth Dr., 575-258-1397: N. New York Ave., 575-437-0077: 308 Broadway, 575-894-7047, Monday-Sunday L, D American, Tuesday-Saturday L, D American, Mexican, B L. EL PARAISO, 721 Mechem Dr., MIZU SUSHI ASIAN CUISINE, BRAZEN FOX, 313 North 575-257-0279: Mexican, Monday- 1115 S. White Sands Blvd., 575- Broadway, 575-297-0070, Saturday, B, L, D 434-2348: Monday-Sunday L, D Mexican, Vegetarian, Wednesday- GRACE O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB, NUCKLEWEED PLACE, 526 Sunday, L D. 2331 Sudderth Dr., 575-630-0219: Laborcita Canyon Rd., La Luz, CAFÉ BELLA LUCA, 301 S. Jones, D NM, 575-434-0000: Comfort food, 575-894-9866, Italian, American, THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Thursday-Friday D, Saturday- Vegetarian, Seafood, D. RESTAURANT, 2913 Sudderth Dr., Sunday B, L, D CARMEN’S KITCHEN, 1806 575-257-2522: Monday-Sunday L, OUR COUNTRY KITCHEN, 1201 S. Broadway, 575-894-0006, D N. New York Ave., 575-434-3431: 40 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

TABLE TALK • VIVIAN SAVITT At 1zero6 Food, travel and friends fuse

s seamlessly as a slow sam- while enduring a painful inflamma- These savory ba, the music at 1zero6 drifts tory condition (polymyalgia rheu- Mayan-style Afrom one continent to anoth- matica) in his right hand, Politte tamales were er while the allure of wanderlust is was forced to close the cafe for two prepared in conveyed by kites suspended from months. During that time — because a cafe near the ceiling. Other decor — artwork the fear of the café’s closing was so Politte’s va- and objects — varies from spiritu- strong — several customers helped cation casita. al to goofy, as Asia melds with the him pay both the rent and his server’s Pacific Islands and Latin America. salary. In actuality, the cafe’s eclectic atmo- Now 63, Politte is quick to point sphere not only captures one’s fancy, out that he is a “living dinosaur. No- but also whets the appetite. body stays on the stove for forty-two Jake Politte, owner of 1zero6, years like I have.” does not describe himself as its chef Those four decades have encom- even though he is in charge of the passed restaurants in San Francisco, food. Phoenix, and 13 years in Silver City. Jake Politte, center, of “1zero6” “Chefs just run around with a clip- When he travels, Politte is lured with fellow restaurateurs in San board and bark orders, but I am OCD by the discovery of new food and Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, and Italian — I cook and do every- music as well as rest and relaxation. Mexico. (Courtesy Photos) thing myself.” Over the past two years, he has jour- “Running my cafe in Silver is an neyed to Oaxaca and Chiapas in Among Politte’s gastronomical from San Cristóbal, Politte recreated colorful clothes ranging from indigo adventure of passion not profit,” Mexico. Antiqua, Guatemala is his adventures was finding “Comida Sutharee’s stuffed chicken thighs in and purple to orange, sell orchids Politte said. next destination. Thai,” owned by Sutharee, a Bang- her honor. The dish was embellished off their backs. Everything that he He counts his customers as One morning last May, he sat in kok native in her late 30s. with bean paste, chili and cellophane saw was made more vivid by a back- friends and they, in turn, regard his a small, alfresco coffee bar in San “I walked by this place, smelled noodles. “I told her by email, and she ground of green mountains veiled in opinions, wit, sooty looks and outra- Cristóbal de las Casas watching the food and saw a sign that read ‘Very was thrilled.” rain clouds. geous observations about town life workmen deliver fresh fruit, farmer’s Very Slow Food.’ It was mind-blow- Among the culinary rewards of Reminiscing, however, inspires and the world as archetypical Jake. cheese and coffee beans. ing,” Politte said. “Her small cafe re- the Chiapas sojourn: Mayan pork Politte and spurs his creativity. He Several of his patrons drive from The items that he ordered — cof- sembled mine, serving a few daily en- pibil, sticky rice, mango salad — all estimates that in the cafe’s 7-year as far away as Tucson and Santa Fe fee alongside pineapple and cheese- trees at seven tables. Sutharee cooks prepared with kilos of freshly un- history he has concocted about four for a monthly dinner. Many bring him stuffed pastries — do not reflect his with indigenous Chiapan ingredients packed ingredients. There were also thousand entrees. items from their vacations such as usual breakfast. fused with traditional Thai staples.” items that Politte fused into his own “I don’t like to repeat them unless squid pasta, honey, dried porcini — “I mostly drink coffee and eat She has five employees, including dishes, including various honeys, by customer request,” he said. “Of plus spices and herbs like saffron, sweets when I’m on vacation.” Politte her boyfriend who serves as sous- achiote paste, annatto seed and oth- course, I also tweak older dishes as pimentón and Vietnamese cilantro. said, “Where I live there is nowhere chef. A former Acapulco cliff diver, er condiments. Chocolate purchases I discover new ingredients. “ “My gardener friend, Paul, in Illi- to grab good coffee and a morning he, like her, is short and small-boned. found their way into the desserts. More prospective edibles await nois — who’s a devout, organic chile treat, so I usually skip breakfast alto- “Outside her kitchen, Sutharee “The chiles from down there are Politte in Guatemala, where he will head — sends me four shipments gether.” appears little girlish, soft-spoken huge and taste fruity. The honey is celebrate his birthday. per growing season of various chil- In San Cristóbal, however, his and giggley,” Politte said, “but inside tinged with a citrus taste as farmers “I think that you start getting old es. When Paul visits me, he is reim- breakfast included savory Mayan it she is stone-faced, in control and place their bee hives near lime and when you stop being creative,” he bursed with complimentary meals. tamales. While eating, he scribbled calls all the shots. orange groves. “ said. It’s a driving force at my café, Politte notes about items that he has found “I always wanted to find a restau- Remembering the Tzotzil Indi- That said, cafe customers await continues, “customers sending or in the mercados and local eateries. rant like mine to eat at when I’m not ans in San Cristóbal, Politte misses his return and the prospect of new bringing me food to create with.” He included ideas about combining working. Unfortunately, Comida the sing-song quality of their Mayan dining experiences. Ultimately, they His customers are steadfast in the new fare with foodstuff back Thai is a little far away.” language interspersed with Castilian will stick by their friend — and his other ways as well. A few years ago home. The weekend after returning Spanish; how the women, wearing menus that carom the Pacific Rim.

WINE IN TULAROSA • JENNIFER GRUGER Festival Returns with Art, Music

he Tularosa Wine and Art rently with the White Sands Bal- the Rotary does. Festival is back and sched- loon Invitational, drawing pilots “I feel the Rotary is so import- Tuled for Granado Street in and crews, along with balloon en- ant for the community because it Tularosa, Sept. 16 and 17. thusiasts from around state to the is supporting a number of local This is an annual event in the Tularosa Basin. causes,” Rotary Treasurer Kristy LIVE MUSIC JULY 2016 • NEVER A COVER! Tularosa Basin area with a found- Artwork for the poster, T-shirts Shaklee said. Every Thursday & Saturday Night • 8-11pm ing history in Tularosa. The event and wine glasses was provided by The Rotary International is started as a fundraiser by the Ro- Darryl Willison, co-op member known for its efforts to eradicate SEPTEMBER 1 MEGAN BEE tary Club of Tularosa and was held and proprietor of The MERC in polio, combat illiteracy, provide (AMERICANA SINGER-SONGWRITER FROM OHIO) in Tularosa for a few years. For a Tularosa, located at 316 Granado clean water, support education, time, it moved to Alamogordo, St. Willison is a New Mexico art- and grow local economies. SEPTEMBER 3 MACKIE REDD put on in conjunction with the Al- ist who actively supports efforts Tularosa Rotary Club programs (BLACK RANGE C&W SONGWRITER) amogordo Rotary Club, but this to revitalize Granado Street and include Rotary Youth Leadership year it is returning tradition back bring visitors and businesses to Award sponsorships, a school SEPTEMBER 8 VANDOLIERS (DALLAS ALT-COUNTRY) to the originating town. the town of Tularosa. backpack program, providing SEPTEMBER 10 DERRICK LEE JAZZ ENSEMBLE The Festival is from 5-9 p.m. “This event will bring much dictionaries to all fifth graders Friday and noon-6 p.m. Saturday. needed attention to this great at Tularosa Elementary School, SEPTEMBER 15 TIFFANY CHRISTOPHER (ONE-WOMAN BAND) The wine festival, hosted by street at the heart of this great lit- sponsoring Dave Ramsey’s “Foun- SEPTEMBER 17 THE HIGH NOONERS the Rotary Club of Tularosa, will tle Village and I am pleased to be dations in Personal Finance” pro- feature wineries, artists, food ven- involved,” Willison said. gram at Tularosa High School, ren- SEPTEMBER 22 ADAM CARROLL (TEXAS SINGER-SONGWRITER) dors and music from around New Participating wineries include ovations to the Tularosa Village SEPTEMBER 24 THE D.A.M.N. UNION THU 9/29 SEAN ASHBY Mexico. Granado Street, histori- Noisy Water Winery, based in Rui- Historical Society Museum and cally the “main street” of Tularosa, doso; Tularosa Vineyards and Win- providing college scholarships for (CANADIAN GUITAR HERO) will be the venue and of course, ery; and Sheehan Winery. Musical high school graduates and work- gift shops, galleries and other lo- guests are Tularosa Basin Musi- ing adults. cal businesses, including the Grill cians Union, Delaney Davis and Tickets are $15 in advance 49 restaurant, will be open during Jones and Miles were confirmed. and $20 at the gate. For tickets or the event to accommodate all vis- Shaklee, who is the event orga- more information call Shaklee at itors. nizer, said the Tularosa Wine and 575-921-9459 or visit www.tularo- This event takes place concur- Art Festival is the only fundraiser sawinefestival.com. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 41

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DELVING INTO HISTORY • ROBERT B. LOREN The Worst Face of McCarthy How did you manage to get born so close to the Trinity site?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II Physics Department at Washington the Soviets, for which the couple regents voted four to one to retain of a two-part story. Part I ran in the University at St. Louis, remaining were executed. After the war, with him in his academic position. With August edition of Desert Exposure. until 1963 when he moved to a po- British investigators closing in on their firsthand knowledge of the dan- sition at the University of Colorado Fuchs, he confessed in 1950 and was gers of nuclear weapons, after World We continue to follow the path at Boulder. A few years later the Air sentenced to 14 years in prison. War II, some 500 Los Alamos scien- taken by Edward Condon from Al- Force quietly restored Condon’s se- The HUAC and McCarthy hear- tists joined with Hawkins to form the amogordo and David Hawkins from curity clearance. ings did little substantive investi- Association of Los Alamos Scientists La Luz to their roles in the Manhattan After the war David Hawkins gation of real security threats and (ALAS) to educate the public about Project and now to their lives after went to George Washington Uni- were more about headline grabbing those dangers and to promote inter- World War II. Condon and Hawkins versity and in 1947 he settled into a baseless accusations. When McCa- national control of atomic energy to were both involved in the Manhattan permanent position teaching philos- rthy’s two top investigators went to avert a nuclear arms race. Similar Project with physicist J. Robert Op- ophy, physical science and econom- Paris to find subversives in the State organizations were formed at other penheimer. Following the war, both ics at the University of Colorado at Department, one knowledgeable ob- Manhattan Project sites at the Metal- faced their own days of accusation. Boulder. He became a leader in im- server noted the only thing they in- lurgical Laboratory at the University Condon became director of the proving science and environmental vestigated were the naked show girls of Chicago, and Oak Ridge, Tennes- National Bureau of Standards (NBS David Hawkins education. of Montmartre. see. Hawkins helped combine them — now known as the National In- In 1950 Hawkins and his wife Senator McCarthy was woefully in one umbrella organization which stitute of Science and Technology, ing Condon’s security clearance the both testified before HUAC. He said misguided in his choice of targets. became the Federation of American NIST, in 1945). With war’s end the AEC stated “after examining the he had been a member of the Com- For example, Dr. Harlow Shapley Scientists (FAS). legal basis of the Manhattan Project extensive files in this case, the Com- munist Party from 1938, but resigned was Director of the Harvard College In 1981, Hawkins received a was ending. This required legislation mission has no question whatever in early 1943. He denied there was Observatory. McCarthy named him $300,000 MacArthur “Genius” grant. by Congress. Condon served as a concerning Dr. Condon’s loyalty to a communist cell of the Manhat- as one of half a dozen communists He was acclaimed for his innova- technical advisor to a Senate com- the United States.” tan Project scientists. He and his in the State Department. The truth tions in science education – de- mittee on atomic energy. For several During one hearing a suspicious wife refused to name any members was that Shapley was never a com- scribed by those who knew him as months Condon gave a set of lec- right-wing Senator asked Condon of the communist party that they munist, nor ever had any connection a modest man of immodest intel- tures for legislators on the physics how he managed to get born so close knew unless already identified by with the State Department. After tes- lect. Forrest Williams, a philosophy of the atomic nucleus and its impli- to the Trinity site of the first atomic the committee. There never was any tifying before a McCarthy hearing, professor, said “he thought deeply cations in war and peace. In this last bomb explosion. An early “birther.” evidence presented of any act of dis- Shapley stated “I have only to say about so many important matters role he helped draft legislation, the No evidence of disloyalty was loyalty by Hawkins. that the senator succeeded in telling … his teachings and writings had an McMahon Act, creating the civilian ever found, but still the witch hunt After seven years of being repeat- six lies in four sentences which is influence on many other thinkers.” controlled Atomic Energy Commis- was not over. In September 1952, edly accused, cleared, re-accused probably the indoor record for men- A teaching colleague, John Paull, sion (AEC) to take over from the Condon had his first opportunity to and cleared again, Condon emerged dacity.” Perhaps, in McCarthy’s eyes, claimed Hawkins was the smartest, Manhattan Project. This made him a respond, under oath, to all charges with his reputation for honesty and Shapley’s crime was having been nicest man he ever met. Hawkins target of those who wanted entirely of disloyalty made against him. integrity intact. The same could not photographed with FDR. continued to promote his “hands military control of atomic energy. He HUAC member Richard Vail (R-IL) be said for his primary antagonist, The McCarthy senate and HUAC on” progressive approach to envi- also supported greater international had attacked Condon as “flagrantly HUAC Chairman, J. Parnell Thom- hearings failed to find any spies ronmental and science education in cooperation between scientists. pro-soviet” and promised release as, a former stockbroker. It turns giving atomic bomb secrets to the Boulder, Colorado, until his death on In 1946 J. Edgar Hoover wrote a of “shocking material” that would out that Thomas was a crook. He Soviets. They did imprison some Feb. 24, 2002. report to President Truman accus- “remove the last vestige of doubt” pocketed the salaries of five invis- Hollywood writers for contempt of After HUAC’s political inquisition, ing Condon as “nothing more or less concerning Condon and “demoralize ible workers in his office and was Congress. State Department em- Condon had returned to academia than an espionage agent in disguise his defenders,” but at the hearing he getting kick-backs from members of ployee Alger Hiss was convicted and was still held in the highest es- (for a Soviet network).” presented none of those shocking his staff. During grand jury hearings of perjury. During the Eisenhower teem by his scientific colleagues. Truman found the charge was en- revelations. Condon denied having Thomas invoked his Fifth Amend- Administration about 300 State De- He served as the President of the tirely baseless, but in the right-wing ever violated security regulations. ment rights – the same rights he had partment employees were purged American Physical Society (APS), McCarthy era guilt-by-gossip was the No evidence of wrong-doing by Con- had Hollywood writers sent to pris- and blacklisted on mere suspicion of the American Association for the standard by which political oppo- don ever emerged. on for invoking. He was convicted maybe knowing someone who knew Advancement of Science (AAAS), nents were smeared and their lives “Dr. Condon, it says here that for this corruption, fined $10,000 and someone who might be a commu- the American Association of Phys- destroyed. In the debate over the you have been at the forefront of a imprisoned for nine months in the nist. You could ask why this should ics Teachers, and the Society for McMahon Act, the Chairman of the revolutionary movement in physics federal Danbury prison – the same matter? Many of those purged were Social Responsibility in Science, and House Un-American Activities Com- called ‘quantum mechanics,’” one prison that housed two Hollywood veteran agents of the OSS (forerun- Co-Chairman of SANE, the national mittee (HUAC) J. Parnell Thomas Loyalty Review Board member once writers who he had imprisoned for ner of the CIA) who had joined the committee for a sane nuclear policy. (R-N.J.) was an advocate of total mil- said. “It strikes this hearing that if contempt of Congress. Condon took State Department. Some had oper- He served for a decade as editor of itary control of atomic energy. After you could be at the forefront of one a certain pleasure, thereafter, in re- ated behind Japanese enemy lines the prestigious Reviews of Modern losing the vote, Thomas sought ret- revolutionary movement (the com- ferring to ex-convict Thomas. in Southeast Asia and China. They Physics. ribution against scientists like Con- munist revolution) … you could be America’s success in the race to warned that once the Japanese were Condon retired from the Univer- don. In 1947 Thomas made unsup- at the forefront of another.” build the atomic bomb versus the expelled, the local peoples would sity of Colorado in 1970. At a confer- ported accusations against Condon Another of the charges Condon Nazi’s failure can be attributed to a not accept return of the oppressive ence to honor Condon’s retirement, in the press, while another congress- was asked to respond to was that number of factors. One was Con- colonial powers – the Dutch, French E. Bright Wilson commented that man refuted these charges point-by- there was reason to believe he might don’s clash with Gen. Groves which or British. This information ran “sometimes I think he looks for trou- point and challenged Thomas to “put be disloyal “in that your wife was led to our top scientists having open counter to right-wing preconcep- ble.” Condon replied, “it’s not hard to up or shut up.” In 1948 without mak- critical of the foreign policy of the communication with each other at tions, so these experts had to go, and find.” The NIST (previously the NBS) ing any specific charges, Thomas United States and you did not re- Los Alamos and limited communica- gone with them was their invaluable created an award for Science and called Condon “one of the weakest prove her.” tion with other sites. Despite a head knowledge to be replaced by blind Technology writing and named it links in our atomic security.” In 1954 Condon once more re- start, the German scientists pro- support for the colonial powers. So, the Condon Award. But, perhaps the “If it is true that I am one of the ceived a security clearance for a gressed toward a bomb only slowly, when the Vietnam War came along, most unique sign of respect was that weakest links in atomic security that classified government contracthampered by strict military compart- U. S. policies were based on igno- a lunar crater was officially named is very gratifying and the country can awarded to Corning, but Secretary mentalization. rance and we know how well that after Condon. Condon passed away feel absolutely safe, for I am com- of the Navy, Charles S. Thomas, re- Groves’ goal of tight security at turned out. March 26, 1974. pletely reliable, loyal, conscientious voked that clearance. Vice President Los Alamos to prevent spies from Toward the end, the McCarthy In the words of Frederick Seitz, and devoted to the interests of my Nixon claimed credit. passing bomb secrets to the Soviets hearings had clearly gone off the “Condon, who never really got the country, as my whole life and career “I will be pleased to be cleared a had several notable failures. German rails when, in an attempt to remove western blood drained from his veins clearly reveal,” Condon responded. fifth time, confident that one more born Klaus Fuchs came to Los Ala- subversive literature from libraries, … joined the University of Colorado Condon had the support of Pres- honest, objective review of my re- mos with a group of British nuclear they tried to ban the Girl Scout hand- and achieved a position of longitude ident Truman and the vast majority cord can only lead to this result,” scientists. The British had failed to book. less than one degree east of the site of scientists from Albert Einstein on Condon said at first. discover Fuchs’ communist back- McCarthy’s name is now only re- of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where down, including nine Noble prize He had endured a seven year or- ground. Fuchs passed a great deal membered to describe a destructive he and the first atomic bomb were winners. A loyalty board cleared deal of attacks and hearings. At the of secret information to the Sovi- era in our history. The end came in born.” Condon and the AEC granted him a end of the year Condon changed his ets. While the suspicious FBI had 1954 when McCarthy was censured security clearance. mind, declaring “I now am unwilling multiple teams of agents following by 67 of his Senate colleagues. Dis- The photo used with this story In 1951, HUAC revived the to continue a potentially indefinite Oppenheimer’s every move, they graced, McCarthy would die in 1957 was taken in 1995 by Larry Cal- charges against Condon but still series of reviews and re-reviews.” cleared spy David Greenglass, an from the results of his rampant long loway and is copyright: The Albu- no evidence was presented. Also in By this time he had been cleared Army machinist. Greenglass passed time alcoholism. querque Journal. Reprinted with 1951 Condon moved from the NBS four times by four different boards. atomic bomb secrets to Julius and After Hawkins’ testimony before permission. Permission does not to Corning Glass Works. In grant- Instead, he became Chairman of the Ethel Rosenberg who gave them to HUAC, the University of Colorado imply endorsement. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 43

40 DAYS & 40 NIGHTS What’s Going On in September Beauty on Broadway THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 in Latino reggae style. Info: 575-437- a skin care salon Silver City/Grant County 2202. Stir and Simmer Road Ride — 5 Harvest Wine Festival — all day at Specializing in anti-aging facials, p.m. starting at Gila Hike and Bike, Alameda Park in Alamogordo. Info: 103 E. College Ave. in Silver City. 575-437-6120. including... Info: 575-388-3222. • Microdermabrasion WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla at the Silver City Public Library, 515 Storytellers of Las Cruces — 10:30 • Microcurrent W. College Ave. Space for youth to a.m. at both COAS Bookstore • Glycolic Peels hang out, experiment, create and locations in Las Cruces. Children more. Info: 575-538-3672. who attend receive a $2 book coupon. Featuring Dr. Grandel Truth or Consequences/ Corks & Kegs Festival — Gates Skin Care Products Sierra County open at 3 p.m. at the Burn Lake Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club Soccer Fields in west Las Cruces. Anette Wuensch dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Mexico Live music, tasty treats, craft vendors LICENSED ESTHETICIAN Old Time Fiddler’s Playhouse, 710 and free wine and beer samples. Info: Elm St. Mainstream dancing every www.LasCrucesCorksAndKegs.com. 107 East Broadway, Suite #5 Thursday evening. Cost is $3 per “Outside Mullingar” — 8 p.m. Silver City, New Mexico person; no charge to come and at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Phone: 310.488.3167 watch. Visitors always welcome. Info: Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings Please call for an appointment 505-804-3842 or 575-313-9971. Theatre Company presents John Patrick Shanley’s engaging and FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 heartwarming dramatic comedy. Info: Silver City/Grant County 575-523-1223. Popcorn Fridays — all day at 614 N. Bullard St. Free popcorn and food Truth or Consequences/ samples. Info: 575-388-2343. Sierra County Open Technology Lab — 10 a.m. Hillsboro Second Annual Antiques to noon at the Silver City Public Jim Shrerer plays with the Sec- Festival — 5-7 p.m. in Hillsboro. CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 2016 Library, 515 W. College Ave. Practice ond Line Survivors appearing at Info: 575-895-5326. Children’s Activity – Styrofoam Printing Saturday, September 3 – 10:30 am to 12 noon at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway. computer skills and ask questions. the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Conjointly with the Mimbres Regional Arts Council’s Print Fiesta, children will have the opportunity Info: 575-538-3672. Cruces Sept. 2. (Courtesy Photo) Ruidoso/Lincoln County to make a Styrofoam printing to take home, frame, and hang in their rooms. Come join the fun. Radio La Chusma — 9 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, Forest. Info: signalpeakchallenge. All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. Children’s Activity – Paper Rock Mosaics 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Latin com. Info: 575-808-0630. Saturday, September 24 – 10:30 am to 12 noon at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway. In conjunction with the Gila River Festival, the kids will make mosaics out of paper rock squares. The band from El Paso with reggae, Silver City Farmer’s Market — 8:30 All-American Gun & Western a.m.-noon on 7th Street off Bullard. squares are pictures of various types of rocks such as turquoise, native copper, malachite, pyrite, cumbia and more. Info: 575-956- Collectible Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at and others. There will be mosaic patterns they can follow or they can use their own imaginations to 6144. Info: 575-654-4104. the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 create a mosaic of their own. Fort Bayard Walking Tour — 9:30 Sierra Blanca Drive in Ruidoso. Info: Stars-N-Parks at Percha Dam — a.m.-noon, Fort Bayard is located 575-257-6171. Brown Bag – “The Legacy of Lloyd Kiva New and the Institute of American Indian Arts” presented by Carmen Vendelin 8:20-9:50 p.m. at Percha Dam State two miles north of U.S. Highway 180 All American Mountain Festival — at Santa Clara. Info: 575-956-3294. Thursday, September 29 – 12 noon to 1 pm at the Silver City Museum Annex, 302 W. Broadway. Park. Info: www.nmparks.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at All American Park Carmen Vendelin, Director of the Silver City Museum, has written and published an article, “Finding Gem and Mineral Show — 9 a.m.- in Ruidoso Down. Food, live local a Contemporary Voice: The Legacy of Lloyd Kiva New and the Institute of American Indian Arts.” Alamogordo/Otero County 5 p.m. at the Western New Mexico music, arts and crafts. Info: 575-446- She will be discussing the article as a Brown Bag presentation on Thursday, September 29. Bring 26th Annual Cottonwood Festival University Intramural gym in Silver 1441. your lunch and come listen to Carmen tell about American Indian Arts. — all day at Alameda Park in City. Features lots of venders, silent The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute auction and field trips for collection, Current Exhibits at the Museum: Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-6120. — 8 p.m. at the Spencer Theater of Stories of Southwest New Mexico Women: Stories, Photos, and Artifacts From Rocks to Rockets: Astronaut geology and mining history. Info: the Performing Arts in Alto. Info: 888- of Women’s Contributions to the Development of SW New Mexico Training in New Mexico — 9 a.m. at 575-654-4424. 818-7872. Built to Change: The Evolving History of the Historic Ailman House the New Mexico Museum of Space Taste of Downtown Silver City — Flood Season: How Silver City’s Main Street Became the Big Ditch The Ailman Family Parlor: An Interactive, Family Friendly Experience History in Alamogordo. This Launch noon-3 p.m. all around Downtown Truth or Consequences/ Pad Lecture is free and features Silver City. Pie judging at the Farmers Sierra County FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE MUSEUM’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SILVERCITYMUSEUM.ORG OR CONTACT THE MUSEUM AT Mike Shinabery speaking about Market at 11 a.m. Advance ticket Sierra County Farmers Market — (575) 538-5921, [email protected]. astronauts. Info: 575-437-2840 or purchases available at the Silver City 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Ralph Edwards visit www.nmspacemuseum.org Visitor Center, 201 N. Hudson St. or Park in Truth of Consequences. Info: on line at silvercitymainstreet.com 575-894-9375. Ruidoso/Lincoln County after Aug. 15. Info: 575-534-1700. Hillsboro Second Annual Antiques Foreigner in concert — 8 p.m. at Southwest Print Fiesta — noon-7 Festival — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Inn of the Mountain Gods on p.m. at the Seedboat Center for the Hillsboro. Info: 575-895-5326. Carrizo Canyon Road. Info: 575-464- Arts, 214 W. Yankie Street, Silver Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Night 7053. City. Printmakers from across the Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Elm Street state get together to show and sell in Truth or Consequences. Info 575- Las Cruces/Mesilla their artwork. Live music featured 744-9137. Corks & Kegs Festival — Gates for the whole event including the Big open at 5 p.m. at the Burn Lake Ditch Crickets, Hawk and a Hacksaw, SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 Soccer Fields in west Las Cruces. Bayou Seco, Gleemaiden and more. Silver City/Grant County Live music, tasty treats, craft vendors Info: 575-538-8505. Signal Peak Challenge Bike Race and free wine and beer samples. Info: returns — all day in the Gila National www.LasCrucesCorksAndKegs.com. Alamogordo/Otero County Forest. Info: signalpeakchallenge. Second Line Survivors with special 26th Annual Cottonwood Festival com. guest musician Mike Sizer — 7 — all day at Alameda Park in Gem and Mineral Show — 10 a.m.- p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-6120. 5 p.m. at the Western New Mexico N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Talented Step into the Past: Journey University Intramural gym in Silver jazz artists. Info: 575-523-6403. Through Time at Lake Lucero City. Features lots of venders, silent “Outside Mullingar” — 8 p.m. — 9 a.m. at the Lake Lucero trail. auction and field trips for collection, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Accompany rangers and living geology and mining history. Info: Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings history actors from the New Mexico 575-654-4424. Theatre Company presents John Farm and ranch Heritage Museum on Southwest Print Fiesta — noon-7 Patrick Shanley’s engaging and a journey through the 10,000 years p.m. at the Seedboat Center for the heartwarming dramatic comedy. Info: of human habitation in the Tularosa Arts, 214 W. Yankie Street, Silver 575-523-1223. Basin. Reservations are required. City. Printmakers from across the Info: www.nps.gov/whsa. state get together to show and sell SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 Radio la Chusma tailgate event — their artwork. Live music featured Silver City/Grant County 8 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum for the whole event including the Big Signal Peak Challenge Bike Race of Space History parking lot. A six Ditch Crickets, Hawk and a Hacksaw, returns — all day in the Gila National piece band plays four part harmonies Bayou Seco, Gleemaiden and more. 44 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

Info: 575-538-8505. Wildflower Garden — 2 p.m. in the Monoprint Workshop — noon-6 Community Room at Mountain View p.m. at Syzygy Tile, 106 N. Bullard, Coop, 1300 El Paseo Road, Las Silve City. Mitch Lyons will teach Cruces. Info: 575-323-0903. techniques of monoprinting from “Outside Mullingar” — 8 p.m. clay. Info: 575-538-2505. at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings Alamogordo/Otero County Theatre Company presents John 26th Annual Cottonwood Festival Patrick Shanley’s engaging and — all day at Alameda Park in heartwarming dramatic comedy. Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-6120. Info: 575-523-1223.

Ruidoso/Lincoln County Tularosa/Otero County All-American Gun & Western The Tularosa Farmers Market Collectible Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at — 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the corner the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 of Bookout Road and Central Sierra Blanca Drive in Ruidoso. Info: Ave. Seasonal market runs every 575-257-6171. Saturday morning to Sept. 3. Senior All American Mountain Festival — WIC checks accepted. Info: 575- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at All American Park 585-2297. in Ruidoso Down. Food, live local Carl Bernstein and Marilyn music, arts and crafts. Info: 575-446- Priddy Duo — 8-11 p.m. at Grill 1441. 49 in Tularosa. Jazz standards to All American Derby Final — Racing Bluegrass classics with original begins at 1 p.m. at the Ruidoso interpretations. Info: music2_u@ Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid hotmail.com. Casino, 1461 U.S. Highway 70 E. Info: 575-378-4431. Ruidoso/Lincoln County End of Summer Bash at the Inn of Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m. the Mountain Gods — 3-11:30 p.m. Neil Armstrong is one of the subjects of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture at All American Park in Ruidoso at Mescalero Lake. Includes Jumping at 9 a.m. on Sept. 2. The lecture is about astronaut training in New Mexico. (Courtesy Photo) Downs. Info: 575-808-0630. balloons, concessions, live music and fireworks. Info: 575-464-7777. 2809 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Info: of her father, Evans Garcia and the — 9 p.m. at the Little Toad Creek Truth or Consequences/ 575-808-1133 (must pre-register). New Mexico National Guard 200th Brewery & Distillery, 200 N. Bullard Sierra County Las Cruces/Mesilla Coast Artillery during World War II. St. in Silver City Info: 575-956- Sierra County Farmers Market — “Outside Mullingar” — 2:30 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla Info: 575-522-4100. 6144. 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Ralph Edwards at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Editing with Lightroom and Adobe “Outside Mullingar” — 7 p.m. Park in Truth of Consequences. Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings Photoshop — 7 p.m. at the Swest at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Deming/Luna County Info: 575-894-9375. Theatre Company presents John Environmental Center, 275 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Night Patrick Shanley’s engaging and Main St in Las Cruces. Dona Ana Theatre Company presents John Days — 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Elm heartwarming dramatic comedy. Info: Photography Club programs with Patrick Shanley’s engaging and Geronimo Event Center, 2 miles Street in Truth or Consequences. 575-523-1223. Storm Sermay and Debbie Hands. heartwarming dramatic comedy. Info: north of Rodeo on U.S. Highway Info 575-744-9137. Corks & Kegs Beer and Wine Info: www.daphotoclub.org. 575-523-1223. 80. Day of events, presentations Elephant Days — 10 a.m.-10 Festival — Gates open at 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 and market/crafts fair. Info: www. p.m. at the Elephant Butte Event at the Burn Lake Soccer Fields Silver City/Grant County FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 portalrodeo.com/heritage-days. Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Blvd. in west Las Cruces. Live music, Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at Silver City/Grant County Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage live music, arts and crafts, vendors, tasty treats, craft vendors and free the Silver City Public Library, 515 Baracutanga — 9 p.m. at the Little Days for Kids — 8:30 a.m.-4:45 car and motorcycle shows and wine and beer samples. Info: www. W. College Ave. Creative hands on Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, p.m. at the Geronimo Event Center, more. Info: 575-744-4892. LasCrucesCorksAndKegs.com. construction for children 4-10. Info: 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. 2 miles north of Rodeo on U.S. 575-538-3672. The flavor of South America with Highway 80. Game Jam themed SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 MONDAY, SEPT. 5 rhythms of Peru, Brazil, Columbia projects and challenges for children. Alamogordo/Otero County Silver City/Grant County Deming/Luna County and more. Info: 575-956-6144. Info: www.portalrodeo.com/ United We Stand — TBA at the Signal Peak Challenge Bike Race Hump Day Academy: Microsoft heritage-days. Otero County Fairgrounds honoring returns — all day in the Gila National Office — 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla those fallen September 11, 2001. Forest. Info: signalpeakchallenge. at the Mimbres Valley Learning “Outside Mullingar” — 8 p.m. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Info: [email protected]. com. Center. Lunch is provided. Info: 575- at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Run for the Beach 2016 — 8 a.m. The Art of Wine at Heart of the Gem and Mineral Show — 10 a.m.- 543-6643. Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings start, meets at McGary’s Studio, Desert — 1-4 p.m. at Heart of 4 p.m. at the Western New Mexico Theatre Company presents John 2002 Sudderth Drive. Breast cancer the Desert Pistachios and Wine, University Intramural gym in Silver THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Patrick Shanley’s engaging and education, awareness, cure and 7288 U.S. Highway 54/70 near hope fundraiser. Info: 575-257- City. Features lots of venders, silent Silver City/Grant County heartwarming dramatic comedy. Alamogordo. Learn to paint step- 9251. auction and field trips for collection, Community Forum: Stress Info: 575-523-1223. by-step under the guidance of local geology and mining history. Info: Management — noon-1 p.m. at artist Tiffanie Owen, includes wine Las Cruces/Mesilla 575-654-4424. the Silver City Food Coop, 614 N. Deming/Luna County tasting. Info: 575-434-0035. Storytellers of Las Cruces — 10:30 Bullard St. Pamela Morgan, certified Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage a.m. at both COAS Bookstore Alamogordo/Otero County stress management consultant is the Days — 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 Las Cruces/Mesilla locations in Las Cruces. Children who 26th Annual Cottonwood Festival presenter. Info: 575-388-2343. p.m. keynote at the Geronimo “Outside Mullingar” — 2:30 p.m. attend receive a $2 book coupon. — all day at Alameda Park in WildWorks Youth Space: Pokemon Cevent Center, 2 miles north at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Gardening Class: Create a Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-6120. Day — 4 p.m. at the Silver City of Rodeo on U.S. Highway 80. Main St. in Las Cruces. No Stings Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. Jesse Minor speaks bout fire Theatre Company presents John Ruidoso/Lincoln County Create a Poke Ball and check out recovery in the Chiricahuas: a Patrick Shanley’s engaging and All American Mountain Festival — the Pokemon Go stops around the unique restructuring of vegetation heartwarming dramatic comedy. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at All American Park library. Info: 575-538-3672. communities. Info: www. Info: 575-523-1223. in Ruidoso Down. Food, live local Sign up Social for the Western portalrodeo.com/heritage-days. music, arts and crafts. Info: 575-446- Institute of Lifelong Learning — 5 Deming/Luna County 1441. p.m. at the Western New Mexico Truth or Consequences/ Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage All American Futurity — Racing University Global Resource Center, Sierra County Days Field Day— 9-10:30 a.m. begins at 1 p.m. at the Ruidoso 12th and Kentucky streets in Silver Elephant Days — 10 a.m.-10 meet at the Geronimo Event Center, Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid City. Info: 575-538-6835. p.m. at the Elephant Butte Event 2 miles north of Rodeo on U.S. Casino, 1461 U.S. Highway 70 E. Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Blvd. Highway 80. Choose between ranch This is the world’s richest quarter Truth or Consequences/ live music, arts and crafts, vendors, tour and wildflower walk. Info: www. horse race. Info: 575-378-4431. Sierra County car and motorcycle shows and portalrodeo.com/heritage-days. Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club more. Info: 575-744-4892. TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Mexico Truth or Consequences/ Silver City/Grant County Old Time Fiddler’s Playhouse, 710 SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Sierra County Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver Elm St. Mainstream dancing every Silver City/Grant County Elephant Days — 10 a.m.-10 City Public Library, 515 W. College Thursday evening. Cost is $3 per Fort Bayard Walking Tour — 9:15 p.m. at the Elephant Butte Event Ave. Designed for children ages 0-5 person; no charge to come and a.m.-noon, Fort Bayard is located Grounds, 202 Warm Springs Blvd. and their caregivers. Info: 575-538- watch. Visitors always welcome. Info: two miles north of U.S. Highway live music, arts and crafts, vendors, 3672. 505-804-3842 or 575-313-9971. 180 at Santa Clara. Info: 575-956- car and motorcycle shows and Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burgers 3294. more. Info: 575-744-4892. & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 619 N. Las Cruces/Mesilla Gluten Free Coop Tour — 11 a.m. Bullard St. Gift certificate prizes for Remembering Bataan — 7 p.m. at at the Silver City Food Coop, 614 N. Sept. 8 is Pokemon Day at the MONDAY, SEPT. 12 top three teams. Info: 575-597-6469. the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Bullard St. Learn about gluten free Silver City Public Library for the Silver City/Grant County Ruidoso/Lincoln County Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs foods with registered dietitian Bret WildWorks Youth Space pro- Widowed and Single Persons of Art Jam Art Party with John Terrell Road, Las Cruces. Margaret Garcia is Sarnquist. Info: 575-388-2343. gram. (Photo by Elva K. Öster- Grant County monthly meeting — — 6-8 p.m. at Art Ruidoso Gallery, the speaker as she presents the story Comedy Night with Alex Klack reich) 10:30 a.m. at Cross Point Assembly DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 45

Karla Perry provides a tribute to Selena at 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces on Sept. 17. (Courtesy Photo) of God Church, 11600 Hwy 180 E. Free workshop on how to safely Lequita Lett will talk about flower search the internet and how to use it judging and the flower show at the as a resource. Info: 575-538-3672. fair. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles What is the Silver City Arts and are welcome. Info: call 575-537- Cultural District Anyway? — 3643. noon at the Western New Mexico TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 University Global Resource Center Silver City/Grant County ABC Room, 12th and Kentucky LAS CRUCES Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver streets in Silver City. Lunch and learn City Public Library, 515 W. College presentation by Callie Kennington. MUSEUM OF ART Ave. Designed for children ages 0-5 Info: 575-538-6835. and their caregivers. Info: 575-538- WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. 3672. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burgers W. College Ave. Space for youth to AUGUST 5 - OCTOBER 15 & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 619 N. hang out, experiment, create and 2016 Bullard St. Gift certificate prizes for more. Info: 575-538-3672. top three teams. Info: 575-597-6469. Expressive Arts Faculty Exhibit — 6:30-8 p.m. at Western New Mexico Deming/Luna County University’s Parotti Hall. Faculty will Audubon New Mexico Meeting — talk about their work and process and an opening reception follows at 5:15 p.m. at La Fonda Restaurant, Nature, Tradition & Innovation: Contemporary Japanese 601 E. Pine St. in Deming. The McCray Gallery. Info: 575-538-6469. Ceramics from the Gordon Brodfuehrer Collection was developed by Mingei International Museum, San Diego, and guest speaker is Jason Amaro, New toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. Mecoso Sportsman Conservation Ruidoso/Lincoln County Coordinator for Trout Unlimited. Info: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally nm.audubon.org. — All day at the Inn of the Mountain Satoru Hoshino, First Snow of Spring Vase; Stoneware Gods in Mescalero. Includes trade show, poker runs, tours, bike judging Las Cruces/Mesilla Museum of Art • 491 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 and a new bike giveaway. Info: 575- Photography Bood Camp 575-541-2137 • www.las-cruces.org/museums 973-4977. Workshop: Ho to take better Tuesday through Friday 10am-4:30pm • Saturday 9am-4:30pm photos, Introduction to Alamogordo/Otero County Composition — 9 a.m.-noon at Full Moon Night with Randy the Swest Environmental Center, Granger — 7 p.m. at White Sands 275 N. Main St in Las Cruces. Dona National Monument. Granger fills Ana Photography Club class. Info: the night with his unique blend www.dapcphotobootcampclass1. of instruments casting musical eventbrite.com. interpretations of traditional Author Dan Flores talk and book melodies. Info: www.nps.gov/whsa. signing — 7 p.m. at the Southwest Environmental Center. Flores is Truth or Consequences/ the author of “Coyote America: Sierra County Biography of an American Original.” Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club Info: 575-522-5552. dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Playhouse, 710 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Elm St. Mainstream dancing every Silver City/Grant County Thursday evening. Cost is $3 per Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at person; no charge to come and RD the Silver City Public Library, 515 watch. Visitors always welcome. Info: 3 ANNUAL W. College Ave. Creative hands on 505-804-3842 or 575-313-9971. construction for children 4-10. Info: 575-538-3672. Las Cruces/Mesilla Women of Distinction, a Girl Ruidoso/Lincoln County Scouts of the Desert Southwest Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally event — 11:30 a.m. at Hotel Encanto FRIDAY, OCT. 14 — All day at the Inn of the Mountain in Las Cruces. Christine Anderson, Auction by R.B. Burnham & Co. Gods in Mescalero. Includes trade executive director of the New Mexico JEWELRY SALE AND APPRAISALS: show, poker runs, tours, bike judging Spaceport Authority is the keynote Th ere will be approximately 250 lots of and a new bike giveaway. Info: 575- speaker. Info: 915-566-9433 ext. 220. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM rugs and other Native American Art 973-4977. (Native American rugs, baskets, jewelry. FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 off ered. Proceeds benefi t Navajo weavers, Sorry no Kachina dolls or paintings) Las Cruces/Mesilla Silver City/Grant County Las Cruces Museums and the Foundation Second Wednesday Evening Fort Bayard Days: Buffalo Soldiers APPRAISALS $10 EACH ITEM Market and ART-IN—5 to 9 p.m. on the Border — 6:30 p.m. at the for Las Cruces Museums. Artists doing demonstrations. Info: National Guard Armory on U.S. SATURDAY, OCT. 15 www.lascrucesarts.org. ADMISSION IS FREE. Highway 180 E. Program with author AUCTION PREVIEW IS AT 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wednesday with Jazzman Ross John Langellier begins after dinner. At the Branigan Cultural Center, and Friends of the Jazz & Blues Info: 575-388-4477. Weavers will be present from 9:00 AM to closing, Society — 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Update on Gila Forest Plan to answer questions. Th ey will give a special 501 North Main, Las Cruces Theatre, 211 N. Main St. in Las Revision — 7 p.m. at WNMU’s presentation for children at 11:00 AM. Cruces. Ross “Skip” LeCompte has Harlan Hall, second floor. U.S. Forest been performing on the trumpet and Service personnel will present the AUCTION STARTS AT NOON as a jazz vocalist for more than 60 update to the Gila Native Plant years. Info: 575-523-6403. Society meeting. Open to everyone. For Information go to www.foundationlcm.com Info: 575-535-4064. THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 www.facebook.com/FoundationLCMuseums/ Silver City/Grant County Th is is a fundraising event to support the Las Cruces Museums: Branigan Cultural Center, Las Cruces/Mesilla Museum of Art, Museum of Nature and Science and Railroad Museum. Tech Workshop: Basic Internet — Coloring Club for adults — 10 a.m.- For information call (575) 541-2154. 10 a.m. to noon at the Silver City noon at the Las Cruces Railroad Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. Museum, 351 N. Mesilla St. Enjoy 46 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com the companionship of other women Strong Western Women,” brings part com. who want to release their inner artist. of her book to life. Info: 575-388-4477. Fire, Chaparral and Death in Gentlemen are welcome, also, but Southern California: The Loop Fire no children please. Bring Your Own Alamogordo/Tularosa/Otero of 1966 — noon at the Western New Book and Colored pencils, or use County Mexico University Global Resource provided materials. Info: las-cruces. 25th Annual White Sands Balloon Center ABC Room, 12th and org/museums or call 575-647-4480. Invitational — 7 a.m. lift off and 7 p.m. Kentucky streets in Silver City. Lunch balloon glow. Info: 575-921-1523. and learn presentation by Julian Lee. Alamogordo/Otero County The Tularosa Farmers Market — Info: 575-538-6835. Downtown Merchant’s Art Walk 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the corner of Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at — 6-8 p.m. Local artists display Bookout Road and Central Ave. the Silver City Public Library, 515 artwork with craft vendors, food and Seasonal market runs every Saturday W. College Ave. Creative hands on entertainment. Shops open late. Info: morning to Sept. 3. Senior WIC construction for children 4-10. Info: 575-312-5065. checks accepted. Info: 575-585-2297. 575-538-3672. Tularosa Wine and Art Festival Tularosa Wine and Art Festival — Anda Union Throat Singers from — 5-9 p.m. on Granado Street in noon-6 p.m. on Granado Street in Mongolia — 7-9 p.m. at Western Tularosa. Live music, great art, and Tularosa. Live music, great art, and New Mexico University’s Light Hall. exceptional wine. Info: 575-921-9459. exceptional wine. Info: 575-921- The ten person band unites tribal 9459. and music traditions from all over Ruidoso/Lincoln County Carl Bernstein and Marilyn Priddy Inner Mongolia bringing musical Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally Duo — 6-9 p.m. at Lowe’s Signature instruments and vocal styles — All day at the Inn of the Mountain Market bar in Alamogordo. Jazz together. Info: 575-538-6469. Gods in Mescalero. Includes trade standards to Bluegrass classics show, poker runs, tours, bike judging with original interpretations. Info: THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 and a new bike giveaway. Info: 575- [email protected]. Silver City/Grant County 973-4977. Grant County Fair — Held at the Summer Concert in Lincoln — 2 Las Cruces/Mesilla fairgrounds in Cliff, approximately p.m. at Dr. Woods House Museum Storytellers of Las Cruces — 10:30 30 miles northwest of Silver City in Lincoln. Cleis Jordan plays the a.m. at both COAS Bookstore on Highway 180 W. at 36 Arena Steinway and Sons piano at the locations in Las Cruces. Children who Road. Provides a showcase of area museum. Info: 575-653-4073. attend receive a $2 book coupon. agriculture and education of the Farmer’s Market — 6-9 p.m. at All Gardening Class: Groundcovers youth. Info: www.grantcountyfairnm. American Park in Ruidoso Downs. for Desert Gardens — 2 p.m. in The White Sands Balloon Invitational starts early on Sept. 17 and com. Info: 575-808-0630. the Community Room at Mountain 18 as the balloons inflate and rise into the morning at White Sands WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. View Coop, 1300 El Paseo Road, Las National Monument. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) at the Silver City Public Library, 515 SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Cruces. Info: 575-323-0903. W. College Ave. Space for youth to Silver City/Grant County Studio Programs Sneak Peek — giveaway. Info: 575-973-4977. and their caregivers. Info: 575-538- hang out, experiment, create and Silver City Food Co-op Artisan 2-3:30 p.m. at 491 N. Main St. Las 3672. more. Info: 575-538-3672. Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 614 N. Cruces. The Las Cruces Museum Truth or Consequences/ Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burgers Bullard St. Info: 575-388-2343 or www. of Art offers a look at its programs Sierra County & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 619 N. Truth or Consequences/ silvercityfoodcoop.com. including demonstrations and on-site Sierra County Farmers Market — Bullard St. Gift certificate prizes for Sierra County Fort Bayard Days — 9:15 a.m.-noon registration. Info: 575-541-2137. 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Ralph Edwards top three teams. Info: 575-597-6469. Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club at the Fort Bayard Museum. Tours Selena Tribute with Karla Perry — Park in Truth of Consequences. Info: Willy Sucre and Friends string dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Mexico and children’s activities through the 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 575-894-9375. quartet — 7-9 p.m. at WNMU’s Old Time Fiddler’s Playhouse, 710 morning. Info: 575-388-4477. 211 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Info: Second Saturday Art Hop — Light Hall and the Light Hall Patio. Elm St. Mainstream dancing every Red Hot Children’s Fiesta — 10 575-523-6403. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Truth of The quartet will be playing works Thursday evening. Cost is $3 per a.m.-2p.m. at Penny Park. Info: 575- Consequences. Info:promotions@ by Arriaga and Dvorack. A meet person; no charge to come and 388-2343. Ruidoso/Carrizozo/Lincoln County torcmainstreet.org. the artists reception follows the watch. Visitors always welcome. Info: Silver City Pride Festival — 10 a.m.- Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Night performance. Info: 575-538-6469. 505-804-3842 or 575-313-9971. midnight on Market Street between All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Elm Street Bullard and Texas streets. Live music, Info: 575-808-0630. in Truth or Consequences. Info 575- Las Cruces/Mesilla Las Cruces/Mesilla street dancing, drag show and more. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally 744-9137. Three programs about photo Flim premier of “Lost Padre Info. 575-654-3851. — Parade in Ruidoso starts at 10 editing — 7 p.m. at the Southwest Mine” — 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Fort Bayard Days: Carol Sletten a.m., events all day at the Inn of SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 Environmental Center, 275 N. Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. performs “Lozen” — 7 p.m. at the Mountain Gods in Mescalero. Silver City/Grant County Main St in Las Cruces. Dona Ana in Las Cruces. Presented by Troy the National Guard Armory on U.S. Includes trade show, poker runs, Tennessee Gulch field trip — Meet Photography Club programs by Scoughton Sr. and Borderland Media Highway 180 E. Author of “Three tours, bike judging and a new bike at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of Debbie Hands, Erik Winter and set in El Paso. Info: 575-523-6403. the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the theme, “Edit that Photo.” Info: www. WNMU campus for carpooling. This daphotoclub.org. FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Western Stationers is a Gila Native Plant Society trip to Silver City/Grant County the Big Lue Mountains, 3 miles west WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 Grant County Fair — Held at the Office Supplies of Mule Creek. Info: 575-535-4064. Silver City/Grant County fairgrounds in Cliff, approximately Joni Sings the Blues — 1 p.m. at Grant County Fair — Held at the 30 miles northwest of Silver City WritingW letters is back in style! the Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 fairgrounds in Cliff, approximately on Highway 180 W. at 36 Arena We carry all you’ll need....southwest stationery, W. Yankie St. Info: 575-956-5414. 30 miles northwest of Silver City Road. Provides a showcase of area colored envelopes, leanin’ tree cards, thank-you on Highway 180 W. at 36 Arena agriculture and education of the notes, legal forms, fountain and ball point pens, Road. Provides a showcase of area youth. Info: www.grantcountyfairnm. mechanical pencils, padded envelopes and lots more... Alamogordo/Tularosa/Otero County agriculture and education of the com. 113 W. Broadway In Downtown Silver City 25th Annual White Sands Balloon youth. Info: www.grantcountyfairnm. Popcorn Fridays — all day at 614 Open 6 Days a Week, Monday-Saturday @ 9AM • 575-538-5324 Invitational — 7 a.m. lift off. Info: 575-921-1523. SIERRA COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER Ruidoso/Lincoln County Karen H. Barnes, MA, LPCC Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally — All day at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero. Includes trade Karen H. Barnes is the Sierra’s featured therapist for the month of August. Karen is the clinical show, poker runs, tours, bike judging director and a therapist for Sierra Community and a new bike giveaway. Info: 575- Counseling Center. Karen specializes in trauma, 973-4977. PTSD, and dissociative disorders. Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run — 9 She works with adults regarding most mental health and life changing challenges. a.m.-2 p.m. starting at Anaheim Jacks, 1097 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso. To work with Karen or any of our �ifteen Info: 575-808-3267. licensed therapists contact Sierra Community Counseling Center at (575) 519-2629. Las Cruces/Mesilla Carlos Barba Trio — 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo. Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society concert with local musicians. Info: 575-640-8752.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Silver City/Grant County Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Willy Sucre and Friends perform their string quartet action at West- Ave. Designed for children ages 0-5 ern New Mexico University’s Light Hall on Sept. 20. (Courtesy Photo) DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 47

N. Bullard St. Free popcorn and food Basic Beekeeping Workshop — 10 samples. Info: 575-388-2343. a.m.-noon. at the New Mexico Farm Tech Workshop: Email — 10 a.m. to and Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping noon at the Silver City Public Library, Springs Road, Las Cruces. Includes 515 W. College Ave. Free workshop information about plants for bees, on how to use email professionally, swarm prevention and more. Info: attach files/pictures and manage 575-522-4100. email. Info: 575-538-3672. CARE Fashion Show — 4 p.m. at Shotgun Calliope — 8 p.m. at the the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, St. in Las Cruces. Fundraiser features 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Local models who are cancer survivors Jamasauraus rock band. Info: 575- raising money for Cancer Aid Resource 956-6144. & Education. Info: 575-649-0598.

Deming/Luna County Ruidoso/Lincoln County PetPourri Party — 5-9 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Luna Rossa Winery, 3710 W. Pine St. All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. in Deming. Deming Animal Guardians Info: 575-808-0630. event with silent auction, door prizes, Darlins of the Desert Vintage live music, catered refreshments and Market — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Soul of a cash wine and beer bar. Info: 575- the West in Carrizozo. Offers a wide 544-2209. selection of antiques, vintage items, The Grant County Fair, held in the town of Cliff, Sept. 21-24, features animal shows and agricultural art and more. Info: 575-937-6555. Alamogordo/Otero County achievements. (Courtesy Photo) Downtown Merchant’s Art Walk Truth or Consequences/ City Public Library, 515 W. College for hungry Trinity Site visitors who are & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 619 — 6-8 p.m. at the 900 Block of New Sierra County Ave. A panel of experienced writers meeting to caravan out to the site. N. Bullard St. Gift certificate prizes York Avenue. Info: 575-312-5065. Sierra County Farmers Market — will share strategies and answer Trinity Site Tour — 7 a.m.-2 p.m. for top three teams. Info: 575-597- 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Ralph Edwards questions. Info: 575-538-3672. meeting at the Tularosa High School 6469. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Park in Truth of Consequences. Info: Athletics Field Parking Lot, 1305 8th THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Farmer’s Market — 6-9 p.m. at All 575-894-9375. Truth or Consequences/ Street, in Tularosa to caravan to the Silver City/Grant County American Park in Ruidoso Downs. Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Night Sierra County site of the first atomic bomb blast. Women in the Arts: Tina Mion Info: 575-808-0630. Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Elm Street Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Drivers must be lined up at 7:30 a.m., — 5:30 at Western New Mexico in Truth or Consequences. Info 575- Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at caravan leaves at 8 a.m. Info: 575- University, Light Hall Patio and Las Cruces/Mesilla 744-9137. New Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s 437-6120. Theater. Artist Mion talks about her Promoting Art in Las Cruces — Playhouse, 710 Elm St. Mainstream artistic process. Info: 575-538-6469. noon at the Main Street Bistro next SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 dancing every Thursday evening. Las Cruces/Mesilla door to the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Cost is $3 per person; no charge Storytellers of Las Cruces — 10:30 Las Cruces/Mesilla N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Info: 575- Native Plant Society of New to come and watch. Visitors always a.m. at both COAS Bookstore Business Showcase 2016 — noon- 523-6403. Mexico Annual Meeting — 7:30 welcome. Info: 505-804-3842 or locations in Las Cruces. Children Native Plant Society of New Mexico 4 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 a.m. meet at the New Mexico Farm 575-313-9971. who attend receive a $2 book S. Telshor Blvd. in Las Cruces. Info: Annual Meeting — 9 a.m.-4:45 & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 coupon. 575-524-1968. p.m. reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 for field trips. Info: www.mpsnm.org/ Ruidoso/Lincoln County Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Silver City/Grant County events/2016-annual-conference/ Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Truth or Consequences/ Road in Las Cruces. Workshops and Popcorn Fridays — all day at 614 Sierra County N. Bullard St. Free popcorn and food All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. field trips. Info: www.mpsnm.org/ Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 samples. Info: 575-388-2343. Info: 575-808-0630. events/2016-annual-conference/ dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Mexico Silver City/Grant County Sean Ashby — 8 p.m. at the Little Old Time Fiddler’s Playhouse, 710 Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, 200 Truth or Consequences/ SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Elm St. Mainstream dancing every City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Info: Sierra County Silver City/Grant County Thursday evening. Cost is $3 per Designed for children ages 0-5 and their 575-956-6144. Sierra County Farmers Market — Grant County Fair — Held at the caregivers. Info: 575-538-3672. 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Ralph Edwards person; no charge to come and fairgrounds in Cliff, approximately watch. Visitors always welcome. Info: Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burgers Alamogordo/Otero County Park in Truth of Consequences. Info: 30 miles northwest of Silver City 505-804-3842 or 575-313-9971. & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 619 N. Carl Bernstein and Marilyn Priddy 575-894-9375. on Highway 180 W. at 36 Arena Bullard St. Gift certificate prizes for Duo — 6-9 p.m. at Heart of the Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Night Road. Provides a showcase of area top three teams. Info: 575-597-6469. Desert, 7288 U.S. Highway 54/70 Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Elm Street FRIDAY, OCT. 7 agriculture and education of the in Truth or Consequences. Info 575- Silver City/Grant County youth. Info: www.grantcountyfairnm. between Alamogordo and Tularosa. 744-9137. Popcorn Fridays — all day at 614 com. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 Jazz standards to Bluegrass classics N. Bullard St. Free popcorn and food Fort Bayard Walking Tour — 9:15 Silver City/Grant County with original interpretations. Info: samples. Info: 575-388-2343. a.m.-noon, Fort Bayard is located Silver City Seva — noon at the [email protected]. SUNDAY, OCT. 2 Ruidoso/Lincoln County Red Dot ArtFest & Studio Tour two miles north of U.S. Highway 180 Western New Mexico University Global Sunday under the Stars — 6-11 opening reception — 5-7 p.m. at at Santa Clara. Info: 575-956-3294. Resource Center ABC Room, 12th and SATURDAY, OCT. 1 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Radio La Chusma — 8 p.m. at the Kentucky streets in Silver City. Lunch Silver City/Grant County the Seedboat Gallery, 214 W. Yankie in Mescalero outdoors and free live Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, and learn presentation by Andrea Artisan Market — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. in Silver City. Includes a preview 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Warner and Jeff Goin talking about the at 614 N. Bullard St. Info. 575-388- music followed by a movie. Info: 575- show. Info: silvercityart.com. Grammy-nominated Americana folk inner and outer path to being of service 2343. 464-7777. singer/songwriter. Info: 575-956- to others. Info: 575-538-6835. Fort Bayard Walking Tour — 9:15 Ruidoso/Lincoln County 6144. Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at a.m.-noon, Fort Bayard is located TUESDAY, OCT. 4 Farmer’s Market — 6-9 p.m. at All Stars-N-Parks at City of Rocks — the Silver City Public Library, 515 two miles north of U.S. Highway 180 Silver City/Grant County American Park in Ruidoso Downs. 8:10-9:40 p.m. at City of Rocks State W. College Ave. Creative hands on at Santa Clara. Info: 575-956-3294. Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burgers Info: 575-808-0630. Park. Info: www.nmparks.com. construction for children 4-10. Info: 575-538-3672. Alamogordo/Tularosa/Otero Mary Hokom–Counseling Las Cruces/Mesilla County Storytellers of Las Cruces — 10:30 THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 Trinity Breakfast — 6:30-8 a.m. at Specializing in Family, Children, and Individual therapies a.m. at both COAS Bookstore Silver City/Grant County the Tularosa High School parking with t�aditional and playf�l approaches to healing... locations in Las Cruces. Children who Self-Publishing for Teens lot. The Alamogordo Breakfast Lions attend receive a $2 book coupon. workshop — 4 p.m. at the Silver Club will be selling breakfast items 575-574-2163 Vintage and antique items Located at 301 W. College Ave. Suite #1 are the focus Silver Cit�, NM of the Sept. 24 Darlins of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor • Registered Play Therapist • Infant Mental Health – Endorsed the Desert market in Carrizozo Sept. 24. (Courtesy Photo) 48 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

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he Grant County Commu- nity Concert Association Tbegins its season Oct. 7 with trumpet virtuoso Brandon Ridenour, who last year made his Carnegie Hall recital debut. Ridenour performs sophisticated arrangements of classical mas- terworks. He will also present an educa- tional outreach program to area school children on the morning of his concert. Cherish the Ladies The Kat Trio, a violin-clar- inet-piano ensemble, present their program of classical and contemporary music including well-known inspirational songs and American pop standards such as Scott Joplin rags on Feb. 14. They also will offer an educa- tional outreach on that morning. Kubecca, featuring multi-in- strumentalist Kuba Krawik and vocalist Rebecca Lowe, will per- form Broadway and jazz favor- ites on March 18. And the world-renowned Cherish the Ladies present a stunning concert of tradition- al and modern Irish music and dance in our final concert of the season on April 30. The Las Cruces Symphony Or- chestra, perform for GCCCA on March 31, and the concert will feature internationally acclaimed Kubecca Russian pianist Dimitri Ratser. All of the concerts are held season is $55. in the Western New Mexico Uni- Ticket holders for any con- versity Fine Arts Center Theater cert may be accompanied by two in Silver City, with almost all of children up to age 17 who are them starting at 7 p.m. (The Las admitted free of charge. WNMU Cruces Symphony Orchestra students with a valid student ID event will start at 7:30 p.m. and are also admitted free of charge. Cherish the Ladies will begin at Individual or season tickets can 3 p.m.). be obtained via secure credit The educational o utreach card purchase online at www.gc- programs for area school chil- concerts.org. dren on the morning of the Further information and/or scheduled evening concert are subscription forms can be ob- free of charge to the children, tained by calling 575-538-5862. and GCCCA pays bus transporta- Donations to GCCCA over and tion costs to the Fine Arts Center above the tickets prices are tax Theater if requested to do so by deductible. the schools. Contributions in any amount A subscription for the regular are most welcome.

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LIVING ON WHEELS • SHEILA SOWDER RVing with Pets A conversation with furry, fluffy and feathered RVers

ccording to the Recreation Any do’s and don’ts for hu- Vehicle Industry Associa- mans traveling with birds? Ation, 63 percent of RVers Bugsy: We do like a consistent- travel with pets: 93 percent are ly moderate temperature. And a dogs, 14 percent are cats. My guess good travel cage is a must. We like on the other 3 percent? Mostly to stay fit, so a bird gym is perfect. birds, but we could be talking liz- And watch those open doors! Oh, ards, rabbits, snakes, monkeys, a yes, we once pulled into a park in guinea pig or two. Who knows? Texas that didn’t allow parrots, so To find out how all this pet RV- check first for pet friendliness. ing is working out, I put together a After talking to my panel, I con- little forum of RVing pets to help cluded that traveling with animals me gather information straight can be wonderful as long as you from the horse’s mouth, so to practice tolerance, patience, and speak. My panel consisted of Mis- flexibility, and a lot of common sy, an Australian cattle dog; Chloe, sense – kind of like the rest of life. a Shih Tzu/Maltese/Yorkie; Angel, Missy’s job is protector of her For more information, the follow- Pearl, and Toe, a cat family; and human’s home. ing websites might be useful. Bugsy, a miniature Hahns macaw • Petswelcome.com – lists parrot — all veteran RVers. Bugsy takes his job as chief warning agent very seriously. 25,000 pet-friendly accommoda- Thorns may hurt you, men des- (Courtesy photos) tions ert you, sunlight turn to fog; but this true? al parrot lifestyle? • Vetworld.com and healthypet. you’re never friendless ever, if you Angel: What’s a little inconve- Bugsy: On the whole, I prefer it. com – information on vets world- have a dog. -Douglas Mallock nience compared to the honor of It’s important for a parrot to feel wide So tell me, dog panelists, our company? RVers wise enough needed, and boy, howdy, do my • Us-parks.com/misc/pets – pet what’s your primary role in the to choose cats as their compan- humans need me. I’m not sure they regulations and restrictions in na- RVing adventure? ions would surely tell you that we could survive without me. Who tional parks Missy: I’m here to protect my are superior in every way to the would warn them of tarantulas in • Findagroomer.com – just what human inside the RV. Because, you canine species. Do we beg to be the vicinity? Or snakes? Or strange it says know, sometimes she’s just too walked at ungodly hours of the day men in sunglasses and hats? And nice and trusting. I’m so good at the and night? Do we slobber all over I’m certainly as good if not better Sheila and barking and snarling bit that large guests? Has any friendly visitor than a dog when it comes to scar- husband Jimmy men back away when I’m doing my ever been frightened away by the ing away undesirable visitors – and Sowder have job. Of course, I’m totally lovable savage and noisy showmanship of they’re all undesirable, as far as I’m lived at Rose to everyone when I’m off duty. a cat? concerned. Also, I help RV drivers Valley RV Ranch Chloe: I’m too cute to be really But how do you entertain that are struggling to back into the in Silver City scary, so my main job is being af- yourselves? sites next to ours by shouting “OK, for four years fectionate and entertaining. I snug- Pearl: Our favorite pastime is OK, OK” to let them know they’re following four gle up under the covers and sit on chasing a fly around the camper, doing fine. By the way, my favor- years of wandering the United their laps, do cute little tricks to Too cute to be a protector, torturing it until we finally kill it. We ite meal is fried onion and mashed States from Maine to California. keep them entertained. I love to Chloe prefers using her charm. jump from couch to table to coun- potatoes in case you’re serving din- She can be contacted at hear them brag about how smart tertop to bed. Great sport! Tried it ner. [email protected]. I am, and know I’m doing a good it when my hair is all matted and with a bee once, though. Bad idea. job because I get to go everywhere straggly. And no dog should have to We also have our favorite toys with them. travel without a pet fence or play- along, and our scratching post. Can either of you recom- pen. Also, when we travel, my hu- Do you spend much time out- mend any supplies that make mans give me a lovely little dose of doors? your traveling more enjoyable? the all-natural Rescue Remedy that Toe: Our humans bought us a Missy: My human bought me totally calms my nerves. big playpen with a roof and wire a traveling cage for when, well, Any warnings? sides so we can enjoy the fresh air sometimes I get a little nervous Chloe: Once my humans ran out without the danger of predators about her driving. I mean, I’ve seen of my usual food and fed me some- like coyotes and children. And we little dogs traveling down the road thing different. Talk about sick as enjoy long walks on our special cat 505-469-7505 on the dashboard like one of those a dog. leash. [email protected] plastic wobbling hula dancers, but Missy: The same things hap- She was not what you would I’d rather go into my cage and pre- pened to me, except it was the wa- call refined; she was not what you tend we’re not moving. And since ter. Only bottled water after that. would call unrefined. She was the I’m a bit of a neat freak, I appre- In ancient times, cats were wor- kind of person who keeps a parrot. Earth Matters ciate the no-spill food and water shipped as gods; they have not for- - Mark Twain A show about earthly matters that impact us all! bowls she bought me. Also, my ID gotten this. – Terry Pratchett Bugsy had started to pace and collar makes sure I never get lost, The cats were starting to look mutter, and I figured his patience and our pee pads are useful when bored, so I interviewed them next. was running out. 89.1 she’s gone too long. I’ve heard that cats are more So Bugsy, you don’t find RU F Chloe: I couldn’t do without my inconvenient RV pets than dogs. many parrot RVers. How does it U M portable grooming kit – I HATE You know, that litter box thing. 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hat’s an avid hiker to You have two choices: Get up young friends Seth and Anna and do during the summer hours before sun rise and hit the our 13-year-old son. Wmonths in southern New trail or get to higher elevation. The Rim Trail weaves along- Mexico when the temperatures hit We chose the latter and headed to side the Sunspot Highway for 14 the triple digits? Cloudcroft, accompanied by two miles but is far enough away from it to enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest. Several parking lots along the highway allow access AKC registered litter of Great Dane Puppies forf to the trail, we simply took the first one. sale. They are ready to go to good forever homes Our plan was to hike about an in September and have their first set of shots hour and a half in one direction and and a health check by our Vet. These cute Dane then turn around to make it a three puppies will be sweet, loyal, and of course goofy. hour tour. The day in July was hot, At $400.00 they are a steal and going fast. even for the high altitude of Cloud- Call Jill Beasley at 575-536-9466. croft and Anna frequently asked Seth McClure, Louis Teich, Anna McClure at the start of the hike. for rain to be cooled off. “Oh, I wish it would rain, that fun event, so we made the quick de- ed for the safety of the car, hopping would feel so good,” she said. cision to turn around. The open rim from tree trunk to the next to get The trail meandered nice- area was what we feared the most, a moment’s respite from the pelt- ly through the forest and gentle but we were luckily past it when the ing hail. The trail in the meantime ,
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ocorro’s New Mexico Tech and Linnea Saby the National Radio Astronomy of the NINE SObservatory have unveiled a Program at the new radio astronomy interferome- National Ra- ter at the Etscorn Observatory. This dio Astornomy joint effort between NMT and the Observatory and NRAO provides cutting edge radio Dr. Miller Goss, astronomy instruments for students, former director teachers, and the general public with of the Very Large the goal being the ability to learn Array, examine a more about the universe using radio radio telescope astronomy instruments. at the Etscorn The Etscorn Observatory has Campus Obser- about a dozen instruments, but the vatory. (Courtesy New Mexico Tech Etscorn Observatory in Socorro. majority are optical telescopes. Photos) The new radio instruments great- ly expand capabilities in the sort Student Observatory Boasts of science being done at the Very Large Array and the NRAO. Impressive Array of Telescopes The Observatory has two radio Dr. Sharon Sessions of the phys- the VLA actually works.” telescopes, which are being refur- ics department said the new instru- The Etscorn Observatory is The Frank T. Etscorn Campus astronomy event held over four bished. The new effort adds a third ment is a scaled down version of unique among campus observato- Observatory is named after for- days every October. The facility telescope to the array, as well as what happens at the VLA. ries because students are in charge. mer Tech psychology professor is also used by the Summer Sci- new computers, new signage and “The NRAO has been working The Astronomy Club is in charge of Dr. Frank T. Etscorn, the inventor ence Program, a six‐week inten- security fencing. The new interfer- hard on this,” she said. “Part of the facility, along with faculty advi- of the nicotine patch, who recent- sive course organized by NMT, Cal ometer gives students a hands‐on the purpose is to provide educa- sor Dr. Dan Klinglesmith. Students ly started teaching at Tech again. Tech, University of Colorado and learning lab for radio telescopes tion and outreach opportunities to have the keys to the facilities and Etscorn is an avid amateur astron- MIT. and interferometry, which is the let students and the public have a they run the show. omer and donated the seed money The Observatory’s telescopes domain of the National Radio As- hands‐on experience and to under- Students do much more than as- in the early 1990s to build facilities include: tronomy Observatory. stand what happens at the VLA.” tronomy lab assignments at the ob- and purchase equipment. Since · Tectron 20‐inch optical telescope “When we teach the students Mark McKinnon, NRAO’s Di- servatory. In addition to telescopes then, the Astronomy Club has ac- · Three Celestron 14‐inch Schmidt about radio astronomy and in- rector of New Mexico Operations, domes and a computer control cepted several donated telescopes Cassegrains terferometry, we can’t take the said,” Etscorn Observatory is a room, Etscorn has a cozy meeting and purchased its own equipment, · Meade 8‐inch VLA apart — but we can take this great resource for education and room where students hold pizza along with help from the university · Three Coulter Odyssey 13.1‐inch apart,” physics professor Dr. Dave for public outreach, and NRAO is parties and movie nights. The As- and private donors. · Coronado 40‐millimeter solar Westpfahl said. “This instrument is happy to help in adding the ability tronomy Club also hosts a monthly The Observatory is one of the telescope a conceptually clean way of teach- to demonstrate the basics of how a Star Party at the facility on the first primary sites for the annual En- · Two Karl Electronics 3.05‐meter ing how an interferometer works.” world‐class research telescope like Saturday of the month. chanted Skies Star Party, a premier radio dishes

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WOMAN ON THE RUN • SUSIE OUDERKIRK Football Follies Wanted: Females for full-contact league

Desert Exposure writer Susie Illinois, was the kind you played on pack, which was collectively catch- Ouderkirk recently got the oppor- the street in front of your house be- ing its breath. tunity to do something she’s longed tween cars. When the last of the runners for all her life: play football. Now Dad stood out there, tossing the made it all the way around, coach she’s taking the ball and running football back and forth with me. He put the slowest runners at the front, with it. taught me to find the laces on the single file, and said, “You’re all doing ball, position my fingers between this again. The slower runners are am a woman of a certain age. I them, (in the time it took for a quick in the front; the faster runners are am approaching the far reaches three-step-drop) and follow through in the back. You’ll push each other. Iof my “second youth.” The blush the throw with my thumb pointing Go.” is off the rose. I would never say it down. This was the first moment I ques- out loud, but I’m starting to imagine He taught me to catch the foot- tioned my decision to do this. I had what my grandchildren might look ball using a triangle made from my an easy out: go pick up my camera, like. I spend a lot of time wonder- thumbs and index fingers. He taught focus the lens knowingly, squat ing about my retirement fund (not me to step onto my front foot when down and start taking action shots big enough). My knees hurt when I I threw the ball. He taught me to of the other women. Instead of be- stand up. My back hurts when I sit look the ball into my hands when I ing a football wanna-be, I was just a down. was catching. He taught me to have Bulletin reporter again. Some Desert Exposure readers soft fingers when the ball came But this was the closest I’d ever will relate to this. at me from above. And he taught been to a sport I’d wanted to expe- Wherever you are on your jour- me to switch the ball into the arm rience my whole life. So the camera ney through life, you can surely farthest away from the defender. I stayed in the bag, and I ran another relate to the trepidation associated loved every moment. 400 meters. with starting something new. Espe- And then came high school I have to admit, even though I cially when your knees hurt every which didn’t offer football for girls. Young women compete to see who is the fastest sprinter at the was feeling wiped, out of breath and time you stand up. So I concentrated on my other fa- recent try-outs for the new Las Cruces Coyotes, an all-female, uncomfortable, I was having fun. So why, oh why, did I just try out vorite sport, equestrian jumping. full-contact football team. (Courtesy Photo) But tryouts were just getting for the Las Cruces Coyotes all-fe- I spent the next 35 years galloping started, and I knew I should demon- male, full-contact football league? over big jumps on 1,500-pound hors- strate some guts and some “hustle,” I’m not sure I have an answer. But es. I fell and got kicked and stepped so I jogged confidently from station here’s how it began. on and pushed on a daily basis. I to station: first sprinting back and I was born on a stormy Thursday learned how to hit the ground and forth with shuttle runs, then mak- in 1966. Not really; I won’t go that get back up. It was probably pretty ing short passes or running 5-yard far back, but I could. I was born to close to the physical abuse my male bench routes or curls, then lining a father who was (and still is) an counterparts were experiencing on up for 40 yard dashes (my time: 7.2 athlete. He played high school and the football field. But it just wasn’t seconds.) college baseball and football, and the same. After what felt like just a few went on to coach both. When he Until Sunday, June 26, 2016. minutes, but was actually two was drafted for a short while by the I received an emailed press hours, coach Avalos gathered all of Baltimore Orioles, he hit a triple off release for try outs for the new us onto the bleachers, thanked us of Satchel Page. But, as he explains women’s full-contact football team; for our participation, told us we did it, he wasn’t big enough, fast enough maybe I could cover it and take a a good job, and promised to contact or good enough to go all the way to few photos. It took about four sec- each of us with his decision by the the “show.” onds for me to realize I had my first Susie Ouderkirk, far left, recently tried out for the Las Cruces Coy- next day. As a young married high school chance to do something I’d dreamed otes Football League. She was surprised to find out she’d made the I left the field feeling wonderful- teacher in Deerfield, Illinois, dad of, and tossed aside, for 40 years. team. (Courtesy Photo) ly spent and kind of proud of my- wrapped himself around his job. My Which answers the question self for just getting it done. I was mother, his wife, attended hundreds I asked above: why, oh why, did slimmer. Several were taller, a hand- dad’s number when he played foot- slow. I was uncoordinated. I fell of high school ball games, sitting du- I try out for the Las Cruces Coy- ful were shorter. None looked like ball. At that time—the mid-1950s— during the shuttle runs. I was pasty tifully in the stands. She learned the otes women’s full-contact football a “football player.” They smiled most college football players did and red-faced at the same time. I’m game, inside and out. league? and welcomed each other, shaking double duty: playing both offense positive I didn’t look like a football When the football team was do- Because I could. hands and introducing themselves. and defense. The number 50 was player. ing poorly, she’d sit with him at the One woman held her 6-week-old a half-back’s number, and I was I wondered if I could perhaps dinner table late at night and help Try Outs baby in her arms. Three or four proud to have his. So, temporarily help the team out in some way oth- draw up plays. Being desperate, It was Sunday, June 26, the eve- looked too young to buy alcohol. A tattooed on my fist with a Sharpie er than as a player. Could I help with he’d use them all. To her credit, my ning of try outs for the Las Cruces couple looked like grandmothers. was the number 50. In a moment water and snacks? Could I make mom’s plays worked as well as any- Coyotes full contact women’s foot- But, most importantly, I didn’t look uncharacteristic for a football play- copies of the rulebook and staple one’s. She knew the game. ball team, and I hadn’t told my hus- out of place. With the exception of er, I looked at that 50 on my hand them together? Could I write press I came into the world during band that I was thinking of doing my plastic “Las Cruces Bulletin” and it almost brought me to tears. releases for the team’s activities? this time. Dad continued with his more than interviewing the coach- nametag, I was just one of the gang, Coach Billy Avalos introduced Sure: coach will find someplace schooling, earning a Ph. D in phys- es and the women who showed up moving restlessly in a loose group himself and his assistant coaches, for me. I may not be young and fast ical education, and even as a full and taking a few pictures. I figured on the infield turf of the Oñate High gathered us around into a big circle, anymore, but I’m useful. professor of adapted P.E. at Illinois I’d check out the try outs and get a School football field. So I put my and explained what we were about On Monday, June 27, I sat at my State University, he continued to look at the women who showed up. camera away and made the choice to do. desk looking through the photos I’d teach football, baseball and golf If the drills and terminology were to attempt the tryout process. We warmed up with basic taken at tryouts, and piecing togeth- coaching classes to college stu- over my head, or if the workout was As tryouts began, each partici- stretches and moved into step exer- er the start of my article. My cell dents. geared toward personal trainers pant was asked to come up with a cises, traveling back and forth in a phone rang. It was Coach Avalos. I grew up knowing that football and aerobics instructors, I would number that was special to her. Not line, skipping with our knees up to The first thing he said was, “We is a great American institution. I stay on the side lines, interview a expecting the request, I fumbled for our chests, sliding sideways, run- want you on our team.” spent Saturday afternoons with few people, take some pictures and a number. How hard can that be? ning backwards. My pulse was up. I froze, staring at the faint ghost Dad at Horton Fieldhouse watch- call it a wrap. “Seven?” Already taken. “Four?” I was breathing heavily. All good. I of the black “50” barely visible on ing the ISU Redbirds play, and on I assumed the ladies I encoun- Already taken. Um… This shouldn’t can do this. my right hand. In yet another mo- Sundays we watched the NFL on tered at the try outs would be have been hard, but since I’d been Then coach said, “everybody ment uncharacteristic of a football television in the “den,” (my sister’s young, strong, big, strong, angry thinking about the technicalities of once around the track. Go.” All the player, I nearly burst into tears. former bedroom, after she moved and disenfranchised with chips on football for two solid days, my brain way around the track is 400 me- And so it begins. “downstairs.”) I asked questions. their shoulders and a general sense just sputtered coming up with a ters. Sounds so easy. It wasn’t. But I He answered. He “coached” from of misanthropy. I could not have simple digit. wasn’t going to walk for anything. I Readers who are interested in his recliner. I listened. been more wrong. But alas, THE number jumped was going to run those 400 meters if seeing what happens to Susie next, Then one day I woke up and re- The 27 women who tried out into my head, like the vibrant im- my lungs burst in the process. They let us know at editor@desertexpo- ally, really wanted to play football. I for the Coyotes were just like me. age of the holy grail above Zoot’s didn’t. And I made it around. But as sure.com. If you are interested, we was about 10, and the only football Most were younger; a few were Anthrax castle (kudos to those of I crossed the finish line, Coach Ja- will continue to share her football available to a young girl in Normal, not. Many were heavier, some were you who get this reference): 50. My mar waved me up to the front of the adventures. 54 • SEPTEMBER 2016 www.desertexposure.com

GROWING CHILE • KRISTIE GARCIA NMSU Graduate Student Tests Organic Chile Fertility

he aroma of freshly roast- ed green chile is creeping Tips Tinto the air. It’s that time Following are some tips for of year when you see plump, growing organic chile, ac- green chiles in nearby fields. But cording to Grover: which type of organic fertilizer • Only growers certified will produce the best green chile? through the USDA organic cer- tification process may legally You may soon know the an- advertise as organic swer from a graduate student at • Select an appropriate site New Mexico State University. that is free of prohibited ma- Laura Johnson is in the horticulture terials program at NMSU. She is research- • Use a level field ing the effects of organic fertilizers • Build up soil fertility on two hybrid long green chile va- rieties. Specifically, she is studying • Use a layer of mulch plant growth, fruit yield and quality. • Avoid chemicals, except Her project includes both a plot in those approved by the Organ- New Mexico State University ic Materials Review Institute the field and plants in the green- horticulture graduate student house at NMSU’s Fabian Garcia • Have a good crop rotation Laura Johnson is testing three plan Science Center not far from cam- types of organic fertilizer on pus. She is experimenting with • Choose a field with fewer two hybrid long green chile va- weeds to begin with and/or three types of fertilizers: compost, use organic herbicides rieties. (NMSU courtesy photo) processed chicken manure and compost tea. Yes, tea. New Mexico To make the tea, Johnson first State Univer- dries the compost in an oven. She sity horticul- then places the compost in a mesh ture graduate container and soaks it in water. student Laura The water is in a container with a Johnson is bubbler that aerates the compost studying the and the water mixture for 24 hours. fertility of or- The result is a liquid nutrient ex- New Mexico State University horticulture graduate student Lau- ganic chile. She tract. She filters the liquid twice ra Johnson looks over her chile plot at the Fabian Garcia Science takes a filtered and applies it to the chile plants Center. Johnson is studying three types of organic fertilizer. (NMSU liquid extraction through a drip irrigation line. photos by Kristie Garcia) from compost This process is known as fertiga- tea and sends tion, in which fertilizer is added to ing used for various crops. While season in an easier way.” it through a a water supply and applied through there is some research on liquid Johnson is working under drip line into an irrigation system. extract and teas as organic fertiliz- NMSU Extension Vegetable Spe- chile plants in Another fertilizer method she’s ers, Johnson hopes to add to that cialist Stephanie Walker. Walker a greenhouse testing is heat-treated chicken literature. said this project is important be- at the Fabian manure pellets. The manufacturer In the long run, she wants to cause of the increase in demand Garcia Science dries the manure until it reaches help farmers by determining what for organic produce. Center. a powdered form. It’s then com- the best fertilizer is for green chile. “Demand for organic produce pressed into small pellets so that “There are not many options continues to rise, and that includes While Johnson emphasized that Organic Chile bulletin. Authors in- it may easily be distributed by vari- right now for organic green chile a desire for organic New Mexican she’s not growing the plants on cer- clude NMSU Senior Research As- ous machines. producers and types of fertilizers green chile,” Walker said. “One of tified organic land for her study, sistant Chuck Havlik, Assistant Pro- “My inspiration for this proj- they can use,” she said. “And there the challenges for producers is pro- she’s following requirements of the fessor Kulbhushan Grover, Regents ect came from time I spent in the are even fewer options for liquid viding optimum fertility for a green United States Department of Agri- Professor Paul Bosland and Walker. Peace Corps in Paraguay,” Johnson fertilizer. chile crop in an organic system, culture National Organic Program. Intended primarily for producers, said. “I worked with small-scale “Green chile production re- especially if the grower fertigates “The findings from my project the publication is available at coun- farmers, and some of the work that quires a little bit more nitrogen through drip irrigation. may be used by certified organic ty extension offices and on-line we did together was using compost throughout the season to ensure “This project was an initial step growers; I just can’t label these at http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/ teas.” robust second harvest fruit devel- in investigating the feasibility of chiles USDA organic,” she said. H258.pdf . She also went to Costa Rica last opment. So being able to apply it in using compost tea, brewed from Growers have another tool they This is the second chile season year, where she toured projects liquid form allows farmers to pro- locally sourced, organic compost, may find useful. NMSU recently of Johnson’s study. She will receive related to compost tea that’s be- vide more nutrients throughout the for green chile fertigation.” published the Field Production of her master’s degree in December.

GROWING SEASONS • TIFFANY ACOSTA Cultivating Pecans NMSU to host western pecan production short course in October

New Mex- his fall, New Mexico State Universi- Department of Agriculture also will make ico State ty’s College of Agricultural, Consum- presentations. University Ter and Environmental Sciences will “This course will greatly benefit expe- will host the host the 2016 Western Pecan Production rienced and inexperienced farmers alike,” 2016 West- Short Course. The short course, which will said Richard Heerema, NMSU extension ern Pecan teach the public about pecan production, pecan specialist. “Furthermore, I would en- Production will be held Oct. 17-19 at the New Mexico courage pecan farmers to send their farm Short Course Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las managers and even their children who may in Las Cruces Cruces. The registration fee is $350. be interested in continuing farming.” in October. The short course is intended to help Continuing Education Units will be (NMSU photo farmers increase yields, quality and prof- available for growers holding pesticide by Andres itability of pecan orchards. Topics to be applicators licenses in New Mexico, Arizo- Leighton) covered during the short course range from na and Texas. This will be the fourth time orchard site selection and tree planting NMSU has offered this short course, which to irrigation and pest control to market- has been held every other year since 2010. ing. In addition to presenters from NMSU, To register visit http://aces.nmsu.edu/ speakers from the University of Arizona, ces/pecans/. The course’s agenda will be University of Georgia and New Mexico posted at a later date. DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2016 • 55

SUBORBITAL • CATHY HARPER Cadets get Historic Summer camp cadets honor pioneering work by recreating historic spectroscope

ummer camp cadets at the New Mexico Museum Sof Space History’s Rock- eteer Academy recently hon- ored a pioneering mission that opened the exploration of the Sun from space. Cadets attend- ing The Goldilocks Star session in July built simple models of the solar spectroscope flown in 1946 onboard a V-2 rocket launched from what was then White Sands Proving Ground. The highlight of the cadets’ Rocketeer Academy cadets with Dr. Amy Weinbarger, a solar scientist week was a trip to White Sands at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL. Weinbarger is Missile Range to see a modern part of the team currently working at White Sands Missile Range on the day version of that spectro- Hi-C (High-resolution Coronal Imaging telescope) project, scheduled to Rocketeer Academy cadets, with education director Dave Dooling, scope being readied for launch. launch from the range this month. The goal of the project is to discover visit the restored V-2 launch pad at White Sands Missile Range. This On June 29, cadets traveled why the sun’s atmosphere is so much hotter than its surface. (Photo is the same launch pad that was used by Dr. Richard Tousey in 1946 to White Sands Missile Range to courtesy NMMSH) to launch the first ultraviolet spectrograph aboard a V-2 rocket. (U.S. meet with Drs. Jonathan Cirtain Army photo by Drew Hamilton) and Amy Weinbarger of NASA’s CDs. These let split light into His first effort, June 28, 1946, Marshall Space Flight Center. the spectrum, revealing spectral went unrewarded when the Cirtain and Weinbarger are lines in fluorescent lamps and rocket returned to New Mexico solar scientists working on the other sources. in a screaming dive, ending up Hi-C (High-resolution Coronal When Hi-C launches, scien- as a crater and a bucketful of Imaging telescope) project. tists hope to solve the mystery debris. Cadets got an up close look of why the sun’s corona is so However, the second flight, at the Hi-C, which is being read- hot, as compared to its surface. in October 1946, went more ied for re-flight, and had the This Oct. 6 marks the 70th than 100 miles high and yielded opportunity talk with the solar anniversary of the first rocket the first solar spectrum in the scientists one on one. Hi-C’s launch of an ultraviolet spectro- far ultraviolet. Tousey’s work first flight was in 2012, when it graph that revealed new details opened the era of solar research captured the highest resolution of the solar spectrum. aboard satellites and manned images ever taken of the solar In 1946, Dr. Richard Tousey spacecraft. corona. of the Naval Research Laborato- The New Mexico Museum of Its next flight, originally ry in Anacostia, MD, designed a Space History, a Smithsonian Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, chief solar scientist at NASA’s Marshall Space scheduled for July 19, has been spectroscope to ride a V-2 rock- affiliate, is a division of the NM Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, checks the solar spectrum using the rescheduled to July 27 between et launched from White Sands Department of Cultural Affairs. spectrograph built by Rocketeer Academy cadets. Cirtain is the 12:26 and 1:13 p.m. Proving Ground to measure so- For more information, call principal investigator on the Hi-C project, which is re-scheduled to Rocketeer Academy cadets lar ultraviolet radiation above 575-437-2840 or toll free 1-877- launch aboard a NASA Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rock- built their spectroscopes from the atmosphere’s screening ef- 333-6589 or visit the website at et from White Sands Missile Range on July 27. (Photo courtesy cardboard boxes and computer fects. www.nmspacemuseum.org. NMMSH)

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