Volume II, Issue 9 *********ECRWSSEDDM**** PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE SEPTEMBER 2019 PAID PERMIT NO.3 Questa Del Rio News ECRWSS COSTILLA-AMALIA AIRSTREAMING COMMUNITY SCHOOL TOUGH THAI TERRIFIC! Page 27 ROAD AHEAD Page 6 page 19 Page 10 QUESTA • RED RIVER • CERRO • COSTILLA • AMALIA • LAMA • SAN CRISTOBAL Questa to Send All-American Cheerleaders to London

By LOU MCCALL

Of all the outstanding athletic achieve- ments of the Questa Schools, it is the Questa Cheerleaders who have put Ques- ta on the sports map. Coach Kathy Gon- zales has been leading the team to victory for 15 years. In Questa’s history there have been three state championships and the Questa Cheerleaders have won two, in 2017 and 2018. And of course, we are proud of our 1994 State Basketball Champions, too! In July, Questa Cheer attended a three- day Universal Cheer Association (UCA) camp in Belen, New Mexico to qualify for the All American Team. Fourteen girls at- tended and five were voted the best in the country to join the All American Team. They also came back to Questa with awards, including Best Team Technique Award and the Superior Trophy Award. Those attending the event were impressed because Questa was the smallest team represented and came from the smallest school, with less than 100 total students at the high school. The judges commented Photos by Brandon Gonzales All American Cheerleaders from left to right; Senior Clarissa Arellano, Freshmen Jordyn Martinez and Jenna Hernandez, QUESTA WINS continued page 28 Sophomore Nelly Lacome and Senior Ari Ortega.

forums, which are seemingly protected by its own sake. We are challenged personally the Constitution. What about us? Are you and societally as a divine method to incite Welcome Positive Thoughts and I protected by the Constitution? What recognition of that which needs change by Donna Mitchell-Moniak about the 251 people killed so far this year and then to be inspired to create positive Linda Miller to in mass shootings in the U.S. alone? What change. The first decades of this new When you read this, I pray that the about their families, friends and all who millennium have seen events and circum- Questa Del Rio news of the last week in July and early Au- were injured or traumatized by troubled stances never seen in our lifetimes. The gust is not repeated in September. Three men toting guns? As an American citizen, entire planet and all its living creatures News! mass shootings occurred in one week with right now, I am traumatized. As I write are suffering, due to heedless humans vigils and funerals and a lot of shock and this it is hard to conjure a positive thought. and greed. Both can be transformed, and grief, but lo–no gun reform or shutting We must though, all of us must conjure down hate-based, delusional internet positive thoughts. Adversity is never for POSITIVE THOUGHTS continued page 28

Cover Story...... Page 1 Library...... Page 12 Community News...... Pages 24-26 Letters...... Pages 2-3 Recreation...... Pages 14-17 Senior Living...... Page 27 SALES Business Listing...... Pages 4-5 Education...... Pages 18-19 Jump from One...... Page 28 Enchanted Eats...... Page 6 A Poem...... Page 20 Astrology/Dates to Remember...... Page 29 [email protected] QEDF...... Page 7 Library...... Page 21 Classified...... Page 30 575-586-2149 Health & Wellness...... Pages 8-9 Los Vecinos...... Page22 Bulletin Board...... Page 31 Arts & Culture...... Pages 10-13 Travel...... Page 23 Business Directory...... Page 30 & Back Page LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Questa Del Rio News t’s a wonderful time of year to be in the Enchanted Circle. I used to think NOTICIAS QUESTA DEL RIO that the “Enchanted Circle” referred to the cycle of life; the Earth’s circle around the sun, the moon’s circle around the Earth, our personal jour- Published Monthly by the ney between the two profound moments of birth and death. There are so QUESTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND many enchanted circles in one’s life. Everyone knows the term, “What goes Publicación mensual por EL FONDO PARA EL DESARROLLO ECONOMICO DE QUESTA Iaround comes around.” When something in our lives comes full circle, that is a way LOU McCALL Editor of saying it is a form of completion. To me, there is no time like September to be reminded of the Enchanted Circle of the Seasons. LINDSAY MAPES Business Manager/Administrador de negocios Some of us smelled fall in the air many weeks ago. After the summer solstice, EMILY WILDE Graphic Design & Layout/Diseño gráfico y delineación the days got shorter, the fruit ripened, the wind whispered a change in the air. And ROBYN BLACK Food Editor/Editor de comida now the leaves turn brown; or if you are lucky enough to live in the Enchanted Cir- SARA MARTINEZ Copy Editor/Editor de copia cle of Northern New Mexico you get to experience the aspens’ golden grand finale NICHOLAS NAGAWIECKI Americorp VISTA Volunteer to another summer. Autumn is a good time to think about change and impermanence and letting TERESA DOVALPAGE Translator go. Summer was great, we had a nice vacation, the kids had fun, now it is time to go DINA COLEMAN back to school, come inside and prepare for winter. Have you noticed the squirrels MARIA GONZALEZ CHARLENE R. JOHNSON and chipmunks are even more frenetic than ever? Some of us may be thinking, MICHAEL P. LOVATO brrr, I’m not ready for winter, or I love summer and I’m bummed that it is over… TONER MITCHELL DONNA MITCHELL-MONIAK there is absolutely no reason to make ourselves miserable by resisting. Relax! SHARON NICHOLSON Change is inevitable, and we may as well embrace it. There is something to love in BARBARA TRACY ELLEN WOOD all new experiences, even if it is challenging or outside our comfort zone. Get ready, MICHAEL YOUNG change is coming. Columnist/Columnistas Monthly Features/Presentaciones Mensuales Some members of our community know what it means to make hay while the sun shines. Questa has a long tradition of being an agricultural community. Farmers SARA MARTINEZ, Amalia/Costilla SHELBY WERLEY, Red River go into overdrive with the harvest; maybe we saw our grandparents dry venison, Correspondents/Correspondientes get out the canner, make jams and can tomatoes; maybe we are carrying on the THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTORS! traditions, yay! September is a rich time to have a garden. The markets are alive See Page 3 with the intoxicating smell of roasting green chile. It is so fun to go out and pick CHUCK KROON Distribution Manager/Gerente de distribución squash for dinner (and of course pick some for our neighbors or whomever we can [email protected] • 575.586.2360 share it with!). JESSICA ARBOUR Subscription Manager/Gerente de subcripciones We know about the history of agriculture in our community and our current FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS VIA EMAIL experiences as gardeners, ranchers or farmers. Now let’s think about what’s next! SUBCRIPCIONES POR CORREO ELECTRONICO Contact us to subscribe/Pónganse en contacto para subscribir The Questa Economic Development Fund will be hosting a community forum [email protected] about the future of agriculture in Questa and surrounding communities. It doesn’t TO VIEW PAST ISSUES OF THIS PUBLICATION matter if you have a thousand acres for grazing cattle, a few acres of alfalfa, a hemp PARA REVISAR PUBLICACIONES ANTERIORES enterprise, a small backyard garden or even a greenhouse, what is your vision for https://www.facebook.com/Questadelrionews.com https://www.facebook.com/VisitQuesta agriculture in our Enchanted Circle? The QEDF wants to hear first-hand from those www.Questa-nm.com in any part of the agricultural sector. Please join us and be prepared to share your QUESTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND concerns, challenges, questions and ideas on Thursday, September 19th from 6:00- BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7:30 PM at the Questa VFW. A light dinner and beverages will be served. (see article CONSEJO DE ADMINISTRACION DEL FONDO PARA EL DESARROLLO DE QUESTA on page 6 for more information). Malaquias Rael Chairman/Presidente, Thank you for opening up the Questa Del Rio News and have a beauti- Mark Gallegos Secretary/Treasurer/Secretario y Tesorero Louis Herrera ful September! Christian Isely Lou McCall Brent Jaramillo Marcus Rael, Jr. Editor, Questa Del Rio News QUESTA DEL RIO NEWS NOTICIAS QUESTA DEL RIO QUESTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DE LA COMUNIDAD DE QUESTA FONDO PARA EL DESARROLLO DE QUESTA PO Box 1072 • 1 Highway 38 • Questa, NM 87556 • (575) 586-2149 your poison 2019 OUR MISSION 5K•10K TRAIL RUN To Inform, Inspire, Connect and Unite the Communities of Northern Taos County. Pick Rio Grande del Norte National Monument NUESTRO OBJETIVO Cerro, New Mexico Es informar, inspirar, contactar, y unir a toda la comunidad del norte del condado de Taos. 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CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR recipes and ads. Thank you. It is great to receive your newspaper in SEPTEMBER ISSUE, THANK YOU! I enjoyed the article that Berlinda saved my inbox. Thanks for emailing the beautiful OOPS, RETRACTIONS from the 1986 New Mexico News submit- August issue! I love its community orien- Dirk Arnold, Amirreza Barin, Karen ted by L. Jaramillo. We were here when they tation and positive tone. I love seeing all FROM LAST MONTH! McCurtain-Blair, Alejandro Chacon, Evelyn reopened the mine and when they closed it your hard work and creativity. I am Media • We made a lot of mistakes in our August is- Coggins, M.T. Coleman, Claire Coté, Peter down this time. Director at Community Against Violence sue, so sorry about that! Thank you, readers, Crider, Douglas Carr Cunningham, Kristen I’ve thought about why they couldn’t open and recommended the paper for reaching Duus, Cathy Gallegos, Ed Galusky, Michael for your patience and tolerance. With these the mine to tourists, if it was safe for the the Questa and Red River communities. Our Gatlin, Brandon Gonzales, Kathy Gonzales, retractions we hope to make it right: workers then it should be safe for tourists. director agreed it would be good coverage for Manuel Gonzales, Mary Gould, Vanette They could open a gift shop, sell tickets for CAV to be present in an area we serve with • Last month we mistakenly identified Maria and David Harris, Richard Holmes, Dianne people to go down in the mine to see where CAV’s free and confidential services. We have Gonzalez as the Director of Vida del Norte Hughes, Jane Kircher, Ivan Knudsen, Diane the miners worked, what Molybdenum looks always enjoyed lots of support from Questa, Coalition. Her correct title is Coordinator. León, Tim Long, Bill Macdonald, Anna like, how it is used to strengthen steel, have and we deeply appreciate the Radiothon Simon Torres is their director. Martinez, Mary F. Miller, Jim Nagle, Johanna pamphlets with pictures and other gifts made presence and sponsorships every year from Nelson, Pablo Neruda, Denise Ortega, Den- • In our article last month about the new Red by the residents of Questa and the surround- Mayor Gallegos and Chevron. Please let your ise Ottaviano, April Ralph, Jalal Rastegary, River Bark Park, we did not identify a dog in ing area. There are a lot of very talented readers know that October 10th is the KTAO Elmer Salazar, Tracey Stone, Patricia Sullivan, Radiothon Day this year. This is a beautiful one of the photos. The black Goldendoodle Sara Trujillo people here: artists, crafters, quilters, potters, singers and pickers and probably lots of issue! Thanks so much for all your hard work is named Jett and his owner, Dianne Hughes, others. and creativity. took the photo. I hope our readers will take I just think it’s a shame to shut down the Susan Embry their furry friends and visit the Bark Park Community Against Violence, mine when so many people drive by that and attend their fundraising event, Wags and Media Coordinator don’t know what Molybdenum is, how it’s Wine on September 14th! mined, and what it is used for. • We apologize for our mistake last month on -Jo Lovelady, In previous articles, I tried to give every- Dear Editor, our Dates to Remember calendar feature. We We have been coming here every summer Fort Worth Texas one who made our programs possible credit and thanks. Somehow, I missed thanking El mistakenly included Wild Cat Kitty Club and since 1994. We love the cool weather, the P.S. Would it be possible to subscribe to Monte Carlo for donating the ice cream for other kids’ programs that were taking a break quiet, and the friendly people here in Questa. the paper and have it mailed to me in Ft. our July 27th Community Day. So, thank in August. The Library kid’s programs will be We love going to the senior center for lunch, Worth when I am not here? always cooked and served fresh each day and you El Monte Carlo! We appreciate your starting soon! contribution. The ice cream was delicious good. Also, the wannabe artists paint there • Last month, on page 24, in our “It’s Hemp- Great idea for the Molybdenum Museum, and the perfect ending to our lunch! or play games. We really enjoy reading your ening!” article, we talked about the many let’s revisit that! And yes, you can make a tax Sharon Nicholson, newspaper. I like reading it better than the deductible donation to get your paper in your amazing properties of hemp and wrote about Fort Worth Star Telegram. A great article Questa Library Director mailbox. Thanks for your support! it being a phenomenal soil purifier. We wrote on Satchmo and all the community news, about how great it would be to plant hemp I appreciate you including the Caps for on the molybdenum tailings in Questa. Cancer drive in the paper, however some of the information in the August issue was Because of past proven successes all over the inaccurate. The plastic bottle caps collected world, the EPA could grow hemp to clean by Nonviolence Works volunteers are do- up Superfund Sites like Questa. While true, Sunday, October 27 • 2:00-5:00PM nated to a hospital in Coahuila, Mexico. The somehow, those statements ended up in the Harvest Festival • Living Word Ministries hospital recycles the caps and uses the profits same paragraph as the one about Cherno- to help families in need, not necessarily living byl and how hemp had made a remarkable Trunk or Treat | Fall Craft Making | Pumpkin Carving | Movie | Smores and more! in poverty, pay for chemotherapy. The caps difference in the nuclear cleanup. We were Currently looking for organizations to join in the fun! Set up a table or a trunk. we collect are mailed to an individual in contacted by outraged readers to let us know San Antonio, Texas whose family is leading Do a fundraiser. Free! Fun for the Whole Family! that in no way was Questa to be compared the drive there and also delivers the caps to with Chernobyl! We are appalled, that was Contact Gayle Martinez at [email protected] Mexico. This project is led by Nonviolence Works volunteers who are very proud of their not the message we intended! We apologize for more information. collection efforts. to anyone who was offended by that article. Thank you, The mistake was entirely that of the Questa Deborah Chavez del Rio News and not Ruth Fahrbach, the Nonviolence Works author, we edited that part extensively.

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Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 3 BUSINESS Reduce Energy Use With Help from NMSU By PATRICIA SULLIVAN would be reduced from $4200 to $1370. This will result in saving of $2830 annu- Since 1999, NMSU's College of Engi- ally from that recommendation alone.” neering has been the recipient of annual “TCEDC was impressed with the Pollution Prevention (P2) grant funding thorough and helpful service provided by from the U.S. Environmental Protection NMSU's College of Engineering in eval- Agency (EPA). Recently, the College was uating our Food Center. As a communi- awarded funding from United States ty-based non-profit, we highly value such Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnerships,” Martinson said. to expand P2 services statewide. This Based on assessments, NMSU engi- funding allows the College to provide neering staff provides recommendations on-site technical assistance for businesses for pollution prevention and energy and facilities throughout New Mexico on efficiency measures that businesses matters of pollution prevention, im- can implement immediately—such proved environmental performance, and as turning off lights or replacing with energy-efficiency. motion-sensor lighting, plus not cover- NMSU Engineering staff conduct on- ing vent holes on equipment intended to site assessments, often two to three days be energy efficient. The staff also assists in length, that culminate in a detailed management in understanding how written report on recommendations for to utilize what’s within their business operational efficiencies. The staff has operations and how to gain efficiencies conducted dozens of these assessments and cost savings. National studies suggest in manufacturing, healthcare, hospital- that energy efficiency investments alone ity, and public sector facilities—free of not only inject funds into the economy to charge. These facilities have realized sig- stimulate job creation, but has the poten- Photo by Amirreza Barin nificant process improvements, increased tial to alleviate systemic unemployment Mercedes Rodriguez from TCEDC explains their operation to Chris Campbell and Jalal Rastegary of NMSU efficiencies, and related cost-savings. by reducing energy bills and making Engineering School. “Educating business owners on best those dollars available to support broader connect businesses with relevant services in Gallup, Las Vegas, Deming, Clovis, practices is key. We work with different economic activity. to better their operational processes,” Carlsbad, and Taos. sectors and different size businesses “As a resource for New Mexicans, Sullivan explained. NMSU Engineering outreach services across the state—from small mom and NMSU’s College of Engineering is fo- Additionally, NMSU has partnered support industries such as beverage, pop businesses to ones that have up to cused on helping business owners iden- with the New Mexico Economic Devel- food processing, grocery stores, health- 500 employees,” said research scientist Ja- tify cost-savings that can be reinvested opment Department (NMEDD), the NM care, hospitality, manufacturing, and lal Rastegary, an Engineering Extension in their businesses as well as retain jobs,” Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources micro-brewing. To learn more about specialist who runs the Pollution Pre- said Patricia Sullivan, Associate Dean for Energy Conservation and Manage- vention and Energy Efficiency program Outreach and Recruitment in NMSU’s ment Division (ECMD), and USDA to NMSU’s Engineering outreach services, at NMSU. “Recently we had the oppor- College of Engineering. “This is particu- expand business services through the and to schedule a no-cost assessment tunity to work with the Taos County larly important for small businesses that New Mexico Rural Efficient Business for your business, visit http://engrnm. Economic Development Corporation operate with small profit margins. program. To date, the program has nmsu.edu or contact Jalal Rastegary (TCEDC)-Taos Food Center.” “Our Engineering outreach services provided workshops on energy efficiency [email protected]. Pati Martinson, executive director extend beyond the on-site assessments. of the TCEDC Food Center, explained, We have a strong partnership with “From the assessment, we realized by federal and state agencies and other replacing our fluorescent bulbs with business service providers across the Are You Seniors in Need of LED lights, our annual cost of electricity state, and collectively, we are working to Free Home Repairs? The USDA Rural Development Department has a funding program to help senior citizens Home Rehab Businesses- renovate their houses so they can continue to live in their homes. This program is called the 504 Grant and is aimed toward New Mexicans that are 62 years or older, own their home We Want You! (not renting) that sits on a foundation, and earn less than $27,000 per year. Trailers that have The Questa Lodging Project, a project of the San Antonio del Rio Colorado Historic foundations are eligible. Preservation non-profit, is launching an ambitious home rehabilitation project this fall. They If you fit into these categories and your home needs essential repairs such as a new roof or are compiling a list of Questa-area GB-98 contractors, roofers, landscapers, electricians, other roof repairs, a wheelchair ramp to access your front door, a new furnace or upgrades plumbers, and handymen and women to rehabilitate homes in Questa. They are also working and repairs to your heating system, water system repairs, rails and adjustments made to your with the USDA and several homeowners bringing home rehabilitation grant money into bathroom, or other essential repairs or modifications to your home, help is on the way. The Questa. If you own a business in the Questa area, have a Questa business license, and fall into Questa Economic Development Fund will help you complete the 504 Grant application free of one of the categories listed above, please call to get in our directory so we can send home charge. Call 575-586-2149 to schedule an appointment or to determine if you are eligible. To rehab customers to you. We are also compiling a directory of house sitters and people who contact the USDA directly call Rose Perez in Albuquerque at 505-761-4949. clean houses! 575-586-2149.

4 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund BUSINESS PROFILE Experience Dreamlike Nostalgia at the Candy Crate BY NICK NAGAWIECKI The next room to the right is the gift shop. This is the place where Dirk flexes As the late summer blues kick in his muscles as a former rock and roll with the kids back at school and the production designer. Graphics galore number of hot days dwindling, consider in this room represent current and past a visit to Red River to cool down and cultural obsessions. Here you’ll find enjoy some sweet treats at the Candy memorabilia of Bob Marley, next to Crate! It is one of Red River’s favorite John Wayne, next to Pink Floyd, next to destinations and is a home-grown family Disney’s Frozen, next to Rick and Morty. business. Owner Dirk Arnold’s mother The displays are carefully crafted so and father in-law originally purchased that children would more easily see the the Red River Inn and Shops in 1975. things which appeal to their tastes and His wife, Kathi, and her sister started likewise for teenagers and adults. the Candy Mountain Fudge operation On the opposite side of the entrance there in 1990. Dirk and Kathi bought is the main candy and sweets hub. You the Fudge business in 2001 from Kathi’s pass by the fudge counter with a friendly parents and started running the Candy face there to take your order. This room Crate. Eventually, Dirk and Kathi bought is overflowing with sweets. Like ev- the entire property in 2007. The complex has housed several functions since then erywhere else in the building, there is ranging from live theater to lodging. something for everybody. The star of the After Kathi passed away in 2009, Dirk show is the diverse set of fudges made continued the business as they had in-house. The Jelly Belly display, Laffy Taffy, Lollipops, Candy Cigarettes, and envisioned it together. The Candy Crate Photo by By Nick Nagawiecki is in its 19th year and Candy Mountain Chocolate Armoire are all classic staples of any candy shop worth its salt. There Candy Crate’s Dirk Arnold passes the torch to his daughter Amber Rateau who will assume the role as THE Fudge in its 30th year. The resulting BOSS. Welcome back to Red River, Amber! Candy Crate is a confectioner’s paradise. is a whole wall with a dazzling array of The shop has an unassuming façade. PEZ dispensers. Remember PEZ Candy? A rustic wooden entryway leads to the But Candy Crate expands upon the ste- counseling in Albuquerque for years. the course of your visit. The Candy Crate central room where you immediately reotype of a sweet-shop. With Japanese The family understands the power of is rated as one of, if not the best candy smile with childlike delight as the beau- candies, candy tacos, vintage sweets and Candy. “We sell happiness,” Amber tells store in New Mexico in multiple online tiful smells of fudge, popcorn, candy, so much more. me. “When you’re behind the register polls. It is the perfect getaway any time and just a hint of New Mexico Chile Next you enter “The New Mexico and people come up and say, ‘This is of year. The shop is open from 10AM grace your nostrils. The current candy Room,” where everything is made in The the best store in town,’ it’s all worth it,” until 7PM in September. They close store grew from the one central room Land of Enchantment. Candies, yes, and she says. Amber and Dirk understand at different hours, depending on the where you enter. It houses refreshments also soaps, lotions, crafts and even books what candy does for people. They have season, but are always open seven days a and candies of your childhood which by New Mexico authors. candies that are based on ancient herbal week. You can find out more at candy- you had no idea you had even forgot- After years of expanding The Candy recipes. They want to carry candies mountainfudge.com where there is also ten. My eyes immediately focused on a Crate, Dirk has decided to step down which could be used for healing and an online store. Dirk and Amber are al- Pucker Powder dispenser. I had not seen as the primary head of the business. are inclusive for people with special ways looking for seasonal employees and one in over a decade. Dirk works hard to After Labor Day weekend, his daughter, diets. Amber has an incredibly positive have hired many students from Questa get candies which are not seen just any- Amber Rateau took over the operation attitude and is excited about what the High School. If a teenager or college kid where; either because they have faded to and Dirk will be partially retired. Orig- business might be under her leadership. in your life is looking for some summer obscurity over time or because they are inally, he was going to sell the business, Candy Crate evolves from being a and holiday work, send them in! Candy too quirky to enjoy mainstream appeal but Amber wanted to move back to Red candy shop to a dreamlike experience Crate can be reached at 575-754-2925 or to begin with. River after working in drug and alcohol of intense nostalgia and happiness over [email protected]. Questa Del Rio News VIDA DEL NORTE COALITION WORKING SMART FOR OUR COMMUNITY free Narcan Training Think you can take MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 16th - 6:00PM a good photo? at the Questa Youth and Family Center Prove it.

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Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 5 ENCHANTED EATS Thai Terrific! Mrs. Rios’ and Thai Kitchen RESTAURANT REVIEW for sale, they jumped at the chance to order from their lunch menu enchila- wonderful people who have made an in- By ROBYN BLACK, FOOD EDITOR come back and buy Mrs. Rio’s and settle das, burritos, BLT’s, burgers and more. credibly good spot to go to in San Luis. in San Luis. Their food is delicious and a delightful Once you have had dinner or lunch This month we are going to travel Tom is a trained chef who was change from the fare we are used to there, you will make many return trips. a little bit north to San Luis, Colorado working in South Palm Beach, Florida. in the Enchanted Circle. Our party of Mrs. Rios’ & Thai Kitchen is a short to explore Mrs. Rios’ & Thai Kitchen. Roxanne works in the kitchen and Win four went for dinner, we ordered the drive from Questa and a worthwhile Mrs. Rio’s has been a staple in San Luis is the face of Mrs. Rios’ & Thai Kitchen, crispy calamari, with plum sauce and one for the wonderful food and a for many years, now it has become the host with the most. Win will greet crushed peanuts, crispy egg roll, also change of pace. They are located at 218 an adventure! you with his great smile and wonderful with a plum sauce for appetizers. For Main St, San Luis, Colorado. Hours are Five years ago, Superb Punpuang attitude so that as soon as you walk in our main course, we had garlic pork, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Tom), Saijai White (Roxanne) and you are happy to be there even before ginger chicken, Lo Mein, and garlic Phone: 719-672-0211. You can call for Winai Intanin (Win) came to visit Alam- you order! They order at least 50% of shrimp. All seriously good! You have take-out and order just about anything osa from Florida. Originally they are their food supplies directly from Thai- the option of customizing heat levels, on their menu for pick up. You can also from Buntkain in northeast Thailand. land, Win says it actually gets here soon- ranging from mild to Thai hot. I am here find them on Facebook as Mrs. Rio’s & They were enchanted with the area, the er than if they ordered the conventional to tell you, Thai hot is serious, not for Thai Kitchen. people and the lifestyle. Fast forward a way locally (go figure). Their 100% the faint of heart! For this food review, I would like to few years, they are friends of Mrs. Rio’s natural and organic dried tea flower and They also serve beer (try the Chang, say to Win, Tom, and Roxanne, Khob son, when he called and told them it was herbal teas come directly from Thailand, it is a smooth Thai beer) liquor and khun ka, which means thank you! Your they have quite an assortment and they cocktails. After our meal Win brought hospitality and graciousness were very are delicious (you can buy the tea to take us Thai iced coffee, Thai iced tea (both much appreciated! home and enjoy). a delicious smoothie consistency) and They passed their Food Service cider soda and pineapple soda…I think inspection with flying colors and it is we had a heated discussion on which evident when you look at the spotless one we liked best! There are not enough kitchen from where you get the most good things I can say about Win, delicious, fresh and made to order food. Tom and Roxanne, they Besides outstanding Thai food, you can are all gracious

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6 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund QUESTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND The Future of Farming and Ranching Community Forum By ELMER SALAZAR Salazar, President and CEO of Petroglyphs the extended agricultural community that on the Rio Grande, which developed the the QEDF may be able to assist? The Board of Directors of the Questa Economic Development Strategy for the It is hoped that this Forum will bring Feed Economic Development Fund (QEDF) extended community in 2015. Salazar together a significant portion of the invite the extended community to said, “Investment, infrastructure, technical agricultural community in the Questa area Your attend a Forum that will focus on the support, and business support in growing for some straight talk on the challenges future of farming and ranching in the the agricultural sector in the Questa area of agriculture, farming and/or ranch- Business Questa area. The Forum will take place are all potential areas for engagement and ing. How might the QEDF play a role in on Thursday, September 19th at the VFW CALL OR EMAIL US FOR RATES! development by the QEDF.” leveraging and supporting new ventures in Hall in Questa from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. A Thekey goal of the Forum is to hear agriculture? Come to the Forum and find [email protected] light dinner and beverages will be provid- first-hand from farmers and ranchers on out! Please call the QEDF if you have any 575-586-2149 ed for those attending the Forum. questions, 575-586-2149. Malaquias Rael, President of the QEDF how things are going in the traditional said “The Board of Directors of the QEDF areas of agriculture such as alfalfa, grains, is very interested in how the QEDF might cattle, sheep, etc. Just as important, what TOGETHER WE CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY play a role in supporting, expanding, and are farmers and ranchers thinking about diversifying the farming and ranching doing in the near future in other areas of CAV Radiothon businesses in the extended Questa area. agriculture that would further diversify the Agriculture continues to be a key econom- local agricultural community? It is clear October 10th, 7am-7pm ic force here and offers great potential for that new crops such as hemp, hops, and future business development as part of heirloom barley, for example, may offer Call to donate KTAO our economy.” new sources of revenue, expansion, and The discussion will concentrate on the diversification for the agricultural sector in (575)758-8882 geographic limits of the Village of Questa, the Questa area. east of the Rio Grande del Norte National Thekey question for the Forum is how Community Against Violence Monument, west of the Sangre de Cristo might the QEDF support current tradi- 24 Hour Hotline (575) 758-9888 Mountains, and north to the Colorado/ tional agricultural activities, but also new Office (575) 758-8082 New Mexico border. expansion of the local agricultural sector; TaosCAV.org Hablamos Espanol The Forum will be facilitated by Elmer what are the underlying challenges facing

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Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 7 HEALTH & WELLNESS Skin sliding south from too much gravity? did in the past before my daily practices I stepped out of the car and looked my negative feelings, allowing myself to became habits. down. My feet were still in my bedroom go down into the rabbit hole of bleak- Here’s my favorite example: Quite slippers! I immediately realized that ness. That would have thrown off my some time ago, I had a three-hour drive my strappy shoes, the ones that go with pace during my talk. And believe me, to a speaking event in Colorado. All my my elegant dress, were still waiting by audiences notice that kind of thing. props and books and CDs were safely the door of my bedroom, instead of in Instead, I did one of my quickie prac- packed in my car, and my daughter was the trunk of my car where they should driving so I could get a little shuteye have been. These bedroom slippers are tices to center myself and ask for divine before going onstage. We had brought not the kind that could pass for shoes – assistance. Then when I got inside, I Me too. That’s okay – it happens. snacks, and I had a huge bath towel – no, they’re the dirty fuzzy kind that never took off my dirty slippers and my socks Sort of like death and taxes. When I it was more like a beach towel – to cover see the inside of a washer. I’m fastidious (those fuzzy slippers are too wide, so I was younger, I got a facelift but at 82, my clothes while munching on slices about making sure everything is flawless wear them with socks) and I gave my it doesn’t make much sense. I’m happy of apple, cheese wedges and crackers. I for my gigs and this was a major slip-up. talk in bare feet. Sort of bohemian-style. with who I am, what I look like and didn’t want anything that would mess I’m proud to tell you that all I said Even got a standing ovation. Yep, I think in many ways I’m even better than up my elegant crocheted dress. I didn’t was, Oh, dang. I’m getting better. I used to be. even hug her dog before we left, because And here’s what I mean about how I’m a little more savvy, a little less he likes to put his toenails in the crochet I’ve changed. Formerly I would have Ellen Wood of Questa is the award-winning uptight, taking life as it comes. Sure, holes and pull. But, no. If you’re think- said, OH DAMN! all caps, maybe 16 author of the series of books,“The Secret politics still makes me plumb crazy, ing I ruined my dress that day, uh uh. exclamation points. Perhaps I would Method for Growing Younger.” Her website is but I’m not getting stressed to the max That’s not it. even have stamped my fuzzy-slippered www.howtogrowyounger.com. Contact Ellen about trivial things like I sometimes When we arrived at the venue, foot. Worst of all, I would have held onto at [email protected] ¿La piel se te va cayendo hacia el sur por exceso de gravedad? A mí también. Eso está bien—así tiene mucho sentido. Estoy feliz con Soy un poco más inteligente, un tillas de andar por casa no son del tipo pasa. Es como la muerte y los impues- quién soy, cómo me veo y, en muchos poco menos tensa, tomando la vida que podría pasar por zapatos —son del tos. Cuando era más joven me hice una sentidos, soy incluso mejor de lo como se presenta. Claro, la política to- tipo sucio y peludo que nunca ve el inte- cirugía facial, pero a los 82 años ya no que solía ser. davía me mortifica, pero no me estreso rior de una lavadora. Soy muy fastidiosa al máximo por cosas triviales como a a la hora de asegurarme de que todo esté veces hacía en el pasado, antes de que perfecto en mis eventos y esto fue un mis prácticas diarias se convirtier- tremendo error. an en hábitos. Me enorgullece contarles que todo Aquí está mi ejemplo favorito: lo que dije fue: Ay, caramba. hace cierto tiempo hice un viaje de tres Y esto es lo que quiero decir sobre horas a un evento en que el que iba a cómo he cambiado. Antes hubiera dicho, participar como oradora en Colorado. ¡AY CARAMBA! todo en mayúsculas, Todos mis accesorios, libros y discos quizás con 16 signos de exclamación. compactos estaban bien guardados en Tal vez incluso habría dado patadas en el mi auto y mi hija manejaba para que yo piso con mis zapatillas peludas. Lo peor pudiera descansar un ratito antes de sub- de todo es que me habría aferrado a mis ir al escenario. Habíamos traído boca- sentimientos negativos, permitiéndome dillos y tenía una enorme toalla de baño caer en la trampa de la desolación. Eso —no, era más bien una toalla de playa— le habría quitado el ritmo a mi charla. Y para cubrir mi ropa mientras comía créanme, el público se da cuenta de ese rodajas de manzana, pedacitos de queso tipo de cosas. y galletas. No quería nada que estrope- En lugar de hacer eso, realicé una de ara mi elegante vestido de crochet. Ni mis prácticas rápidas para concentrarme siquiera abracé a su perro antes de que y pedir ayuda divina. Luego, cuando nos fuéramos porque le gusta meter las entré, me quité las zapatillas sucias y uñas en los agujeros de crochet y tirar. los calcetines (esas zapatillas peludas Pero no. Si crees que arruiné mi vestido son demasiado anchas, así que las uso ese día, para nada. No se trata de eso. con medias) y di mi charla con los pies Cuando llegamos al lugar del descalzos. Al estilo bohemio. Incluso evento, salí del auto y miré hacia abajo. recibió una gran ovación. Sí, creo que ¡Todavía llevaba en los pies todavía las estoy mejorando. zapatillas que uso cuando estoy en mi Ellen Wood de Questa es la galar- recámara! Inmediatamente me di cuenta donada autora de la serie de libros “The de que mis zapatos con tiritas, los que Secret Method for Growing Younger.” Su van con mi vestido elegante, aún estaban sitio web es www.howtogrowyounger. esperando en la puerta de la recámara, com. Para comunicarse con Ellen es- en lugar de en el maletero de mi auto, críbale a [email protected]. donde debían haber estado. Estas zapa- Traductora: Teresa Dovalpage

8 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund HEALTH & WELLNESS

month of September, we were wrapping beginning of venturing away from the ers of processed foods. Teens often snack up the summer’s canning, getting ready whole, wholesome foods that were home while their parents are out of the house, BODY | MIND for the coming cold season. So yes, the processed with loving care and organically leading them to rely on processed foods. By BARBARA TRACY breezes did taste of apple peel and there grown to boot. People with disabilities who live alone and were jars of homemade applesauce lining There are some foods that are not do not have adequate support may have up like little soldiers as she filled each jar edible unless they are processed. This difficulty with the physical requirements September and secured them for storage. includes cacao beans, coffee beans and of preparing foods from scratch. In view The breezes taste of apple peel, We had apple, cherry and peach trees, wine. However, because of the focus on of such situations, it is good to know The air is full of smells to feel – concord grapes, raspberry and gooseberry conscious eating, these are now available that there are some minimally processed Ripe fruit, old footballs, bushes, squash of every kind, beans, corn in organic forms offering as much whole- foods that may be helpful such as bagged Burning brush, and more. So the canning season was al- someness as possible. salads, packages of vegetables found in the New books, erasers, ways very, very busy. There was such a gift Eating processed foods has been rec- produce section, packaged ground nuts Chalk, and such. to having a root cellar filled with all these ognized as synonymous with unhealthy or dried fruit. Canned beans and tuna wonderful home canned foods and root eating and a lack of understanding about The bee, his hive, also fall into this category, as well as baby vegetables. Little did I know how valuable proper nutrition and the importance Well-honeyed hum, food, frozen fruits and vegetables. Be sure such commodities were–I was more inter- of whole foods. In the processed food And Mother cuts to read your labels; good food only has a ested in drinking a soda or eating a candy industry, an entire meal could be prepared Chrysanthemums. few ingredients. If you don’t know what bar and bags of potato chips. from ingredients that were assembled in Like plates washed clean an ingredient is, or it has a long chem- With suds, the days We were not well versed during those a laboratory. Many different processes are days on the importance of good nutri- used to make “food” ready to eat right out ical sounding name, you don’t want it Are polished with tion, we had entered into the processed of the package which can last for years on in your body! A morning haze. food era. This was the age of the TV the shelf. Granola bars, crackers, cookies, It’s important to remember, the more – John Updike dinner, which was introduced in 1953. TV dinners, frozen pizzas, ice cream, processed the food, the less nutritious TASTE A LITTLE OF THE SUMMER! In 1941 M&M Candies were one of the carbonated beverages, spreadable cheese it is. In many cases it is no longer food first processed foods in America. It is said and other similar products are fast and but has become bio mass for feeding the This lovely poem truly reminds they were invented to provide soldiers easy to eat. Although there are natural population as cheaply and profitably as me of my childhood on the farm. My with candy they could eat without getting varieties available, they are produced in a possible. Eating food as close to its natural grandmother, Clementine, had endless their hands sticky. Maxwell House Instant factory, rather than a kitchen and lacking state is the key to good health. Go out energy while she was about her day; never Coffee, a product that was also supplied in life force. to your garden and eat a tomato or pick walking, always rushing from one task to soldiers, was produced and intro- Individuals who don’t know how to an apple off your tree. Have a wonder- to another, like a tiny whirlwind. In the duced to the public in 1945. This was the cook or are too busy are typically consum- ful September!

SATURDAY

2019 SEPT. 21

Outdoor contemporary art event • Innovative artworks on natural world themes Saturday, September 21 • 4:00 - 9:00 pm Montoso Campground, Wild Rivers, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument • Thought-provoking Artworks by Cynthia Moku and Sarah Parker • "Elemental” Concert by Laurianne Fiorentino • Hands-on Activities • Farm-to-Table Feast and Music by Justin Dean and Mark Dudrow

Organized by LEAP ~ a BLM Public Lands Day event More info & shuttle reservations: LEAPsite.org or (575) 224-9066 Event is FREE • Overnight camping $7/night NeoRio Shuttle: $25-Taos, $20-Hondo, $15-Questa (roundtrip/per person)

Supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts, Taos County Lodgers Tax, Questa Economic Development Fund, Chevron Questa Mine Grants for Good, PPC Solar, Questa Credit Union, Zia Event Design, North Star Toys, Los Rios, Questa Farmers Market, Cerro Vista Farm, Walking Bear Farm, Taos News, Beyond Taos, Cid’s Market and others. Photographs by: Loralee Mattison, Nichollette Jean Codding and Kelly Butwinski

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 9 ARTS & CULTURE 21st Annual Rio Costilla Studio Tour

(above) “Hip Hop” raven image, jewel toned watercolor by Karen Ahlgren, Garcia, Colorado

(above) Where’s the Grass?” Watercolor by Karen McCurtain-Blair, (middle lower) Artists in the Rio Costilla Studio Tour have painted or Costilla, NM decorated cotton tote bags which will be for sale and auctioned as a fundraiser at the Emerging Artist Show. Pictured is hand hooked tote (middle top) Anita McDaniel’s hand-hooked folk-art bag by needle work artist, Anita McDaniel of Jaroso, Colorado. pillow with ravens entitled “Sunset”

BY JANE KIRCHER, connection is to rustic homes set in their won awards for his fine woodworking, KAREN BLAIR & beautiful, natural environments. Shades 21st Annual both functional and fun. DONNA MITCHELL-MONIAK of sunlight, flowers, and clouds dance Rio Costilla Studio Tour Other artists participating and show- across her canvas. Visit her home studio ing in various locations along the Tour Artists open their doors and hearts in Costilla. September 7th & 8th route are: Michelle Vigil (hand-quilting), September 7 & 8 during the 21st Annual Jane and Lynn Kircher open their R.C. Santisteven (paintings/metal work), Rio Costilla Studio Tour. You can experi- See riocostillaart.com extensive studios in "downtown" Jaroso, Nancy DeHerrera-Crochet (photos), ence something of their creative process, for a list of artists and more information Colorado. There you can experience Evelyn Oliva (paper art), Linda Louden enjoy their art and crafts, and go home Jane’s original evocative and often tioned at the Emerging Artist Show. You (LED painting), Sara Welch (ceramics), with a purchase if something strikes humorous fused and slumped glass can cast a ballot for your favorite during Mike Cline (painting), and Matthew your fancy. sculptures as well as her sun-catchers the tour! The People’s choice prize of Gonzales (sculpture). Karen Ahlgren, who has been paint- just right for any window. Lynn's bronze $100 is awarded to the youth whose art- It is impressive that these tiny moun- ing jewel toned watercolors of local wild- sculptures are also on display. His life- work is selected by visitors to the tour. tain villages are home to so many cre- life for over 30 years says, “My goal has size bronze work is featured throughout Jaroso, Colorado is also home to ative and talented artists! For two days always been to connect the viewer with the U.S. and in international collections. Anita McDaniel’s studio where you the old historic streets and plazas come the majesty and sentient soulfulness of When he presented his first crucifix to will find her hand-hooked folk-art pil- to life with friendship, art, and food. On these wild beings.” She invites you to her His Holiness John Paul II, he was asked lows and hand-crafted footstools Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and converted church studio in Garcia, Colo- how he felt about such a recognition. with hooked designs. 8th plan for full days of discovery from rado for the Studio Tour. Karen Ahlgren “Humbled,” he replied, “…with great is also being honored this year as one honor comes great responsibility to take Kathryn Tatum is one of the con- 10AM to 5PM. Historic Costilla Plaza as of the featured Image Artists in the my skill to a new level.” temporary painters on the Tour. She well as the Costilla Community Center Taos Fall Arts Festival. Though images The Kirchers are also the driving loves to paint mountain peaks like those is where to begin, get a tour-guide, and were submitted to the TFAF board, the force behind the Rio Costilla Studio in northern New Mexico as well as the see the hand-painted tote bags in sup- selection committee visited studios of Tour’s adjunct 11th Annual Emerging highest world peaks. She then incorpo- port of the Emerging Artists Program. finalists in order to base their selection Artist Program. School children are rates layers of handmade paint, mica, The RCST receives assistance from both on an entire body of work by the artist. encouraged to create art and submit it to and wax to the creation. A must see is the Taos County Lodger’s Tax as well as Another artist on the Tour is water- the Tour's Emerging Artist Show. Prizes her L.E.D. light illuminated new media the Costilla County Lodger’s Tax. There colorist Karen McCurtain-Blair. She was are awarded and art supplies are given paintings which consist of many translu- are B&B’s throughout the Tour for those one of the five women featured in the out. In support of the Emerging Artist cent layers of painted images concealing who would like to enjoy the weekend 2019 Annual Taos News Magazine, Taos Program this year, artists in the Studio the art of the proceeding layer. fully by staying the night. See riocostil- Woman. “I make such a heart con- Tour have painted or decorated cotton And, then there is David Satrun, the laart.com for a list of artists and more nection to what I paint,” she said. That tote bags which will be for sale and auc- “Wood Worker on the Plaza,” who has information on lodging.

10 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund ARTS & CULTURE

Red River Artist, Mary F. Miller To Exhibit In Los Alamos Mary F. Miller, an artist from Red opening reception held on Saturday, River, will be showing her work at the September 7th from 2pm to 4pm. All Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, are welcome. The Mesa Public Library New Mexico. The show will include two Gallery is a non-profit organization. other artists, Karen Trythall of Alcalde Mary F. Miller is native to Red River, and Los Alamos artist, Gloria Sharp. NM and can be reached at maryfmill- The exhibit will run from September [email protected]. Check out her 4th through September 28th with the website at www.whimsymine.com.

Photo by Lou McCall Mary F. Miller, shown with her paintings during the Questa Studio Arts Tour at the Questa Youth Center.

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 11 ARTS & CULTURE

MICHAEL’S MOVIE MOMENTS information or perspective about Reviews of the Year’s Cheney. All the horrors that roll off Oscar-Nominated Movies his tongue or emanate as policy from Wags & Wine Fundraiser Available for Rent or Streaming his office are well known to us liberals and we aren’t exposed to anything to By MICHAEL YOUNG for the Bark Park! challenge our assumptions or even September Movie Review: to stretch them. As Brian Tallerico By APRIL RALPH, dogs, a dog psychic, a silent auction, and Vice of Rogerebert.com put it “(Cheney’s) RED RIVER DIRECTOR live music from the Highway 38 Hound legacy doesn’t deserve something as OF TOURISM Dogs. Those are just a paw-full of things toothless as Vice.” Bring your BFF (Best Furry Friend) to happening at this wag-a-palooza. All These failures aren’t the fault of Brandenberg Park in Red River on Satur- proceeds from the event will support and Your reaction to Vice will depend Christian Bale, the talented actor who day, September 14th from 10am to 5pm grow the Red River Bark Park located on on your politics. If you are a conserva- portrays Cheney, he was nominated for for the Wags and Wine Bark Park Fund- High Street in downtown Red River. The tive who supported the Bush-Cheney leading actor. Bale put on 45 pounds raising Event. Friendly dogs (on leash- Republicans, then this movie will feed event is free to pets and their owners, but to play this role and spent hours each es) and their 2-legged sponsors will be your beliefs that Hollywood is out in we invite you to purchase a wine glass to day in the makeup chair to look like treated to great local libations furnished left field and doesn’t understand the use for tasting all the delicious offerings. Cheney at several ages in his life. You by local wineries, distilleries, and brew- threats the country faces that require eries. The park will be filled with vendors For more information about the event, can’t fault Bale’s portrayal of Cheney– a strong, forceful, executive response. for both dogs and humans, dog games, a sponsorships, vendors, the silent auction ‘inspired by Satan’–he gives a very And I doubt that you will find any- costume and look-alike contest, doggie or donations please email Diane Hughes thing in this movie to enjoy, in fact, it credible performance. Towards the end and people ice cream, groomers, therapy at [email protected]. is likely to enrage you and stoke your of the movie, he leans in to the camera animosity towards ‘libtards’. (us), and in a speech that will rouse If you are a libtard, like me, then Cheney’s admirers and inflame his crit- you will probably howl with delight as the movie makes no compromises ics, Bale delivers Cheney’s justification in painting Dick Cheney as a pow- for his ends-justifies-means behavior. er-hungry deviant who personally and The only Oscar Vice won, out of politically dominated President Bush, eight nominations, was in the makeup controlling the levers of power as they and hairstyling category. In this mov- have never been manipulated before. ie, as well as in Benjamin Button, Greg It paints his character in ways that are Cannom displays an uncanny ability to often funny, creating a movie that is modify an actor’s face to express both somewhere between a farce, a comedy, and an American tragedy of immense a younger and an older version of him- proportions. Liberals will love this self. Indeed, it is difficult to recognize movie and wonder why it didn’t do Bale behind his Cheney makeup. better at the Academy Awards. One section of the movie is an Vice did show promise there, extended riff on Shakespeare where the coming in third in last year’s Oscar Cheney couple, in bed reading, engage race with eight nominations, six of in a farcical rendering of Shakespear- them ‘above the line.’ Adam McKay ean lines. Although comical, the was nominated both for directing and for original screenplay–the success- diversion is exactly what is wrong with es, and failures, of the movie belong this movie. We might chuckle a bit, but mostly to him. In The Big Short, where when the scene is over, we are left won- McKay won the adapted screenplay dering just what that was supposed to Oscar, he proved that he could take a tell us about this powerful couple. complex topic (the 2008 financial cri- Vice is about a man and his sis) and ‘explain’ what happened, mak- relationship to power, a theme that ing a mockery of those who, trying to has been well explored. This movie, satisfy their own greed, sent the coun- try spinning into the worst economic though, doesn’t expand our under- crisis since the Great Depression. standing, it just painfully punctuates Unfortunately, I can’t say that our knowledge of a man we already Vice stands up to the same treatment. understand as evil. The movie can’t do A number of professional reviewers justice to its subject. As Tallerico says have argued that Vice is a shallow Vice is “full of sound and fury, signify- movie. While it has some intriguing ing nothing.” and very clever moments (like the pre- mature ‘end of the movie’ credits or the Although I laughed at times and ‘out-of-the-blue’ Shakespeare scene) enjoyed poking fun at a man I despise, the end result of this movie is substan- I can’t give Vice, as a movie, more tially ‘nothing new’–no new revealing than 3.5 stars.

12 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund ARTS & CULTURE Explore “Universal Elements” at NeoRio 2019

By CLAIRE COTÉ NeoRio 2019: Universal Elements IN CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Where: Montoso Campground, Wild Rivers, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument PERIODIC TABLE When: Saturday, September 21, 4 - 9 pm NeoRio offers thought-provoking art Price: Free and open to all. Donations appreciated. Camping $7/night. Shuttle: $25-Taos, $20-Hondo, installations on the rim of the Rio Grande $15-Questa Round Trip/Per Person by reservation gorge, along with a farm-to-table feast, (online at LEAPsite.org or 575-224-9066) music, and artist talks at sunset. The out- More Info: www.LeapSite.org door contemporary art and community [email protected] (575) 224-9066 event provides the opportunity to discov- er the sublime Wild Rivers area of the Rio NeoRio 2019 Schedule, Grande del Norte National Monument or Montoso Campground, Wild Rivers: to experience it in new ways. Now in its 4:00 pm: Art Installations and Activities (including 11th year, this event promises a unique Moku’s “Once Continuous Gesture” performance) experience every time. NeoRio 2019 will 5:00 pm: Elemental Concert by Featured Artist, take place at Montoso Campground at the Laurianne Fiorentino Photo by Nicholette Codding Wild Rivers Recreation Area on Saturday, 6:00 pm: Farm-to-Table Feast and September 21, from 4 to 9 pm. Music by Justin Dean and Mark Dudrow Salon at NeoRio2018. 7:00 pm: Artist Talks by NeoRio Featured Artists Each year, NeoRio features a different 8:00 pm: Campfire theme. This year’s theme is “Univer- sal Elements” and coincides with The United Nations’ “International Year of the Questa Farmers Market growers, the Periodic Table of Elements” and the cooks and bakers. The Feast is coordinat- 150th anniversary of the discovery of the ed by Questa Farmers Market manager, Periodic System by Dmitry Mendeleev in Gaea McGahee and contributors to the 1869. Works and activities at the event tie feast will be familiar to those who have into this theme through creative inter- visited the market. At dusk, on the heels pretation by visual and performing artists of dinner, portable solar power provided and contributors. The theme encourages by PPC Solar will enable NeoRio featured science-based and philosophical perspec- artists to offer short, informative, illus- tives. It is an invitation to get curious and trated talks. embrace Universal Elements in our every- NeoRio is a BLM National Public day life, marvel that we are truly “made Lands Day event and embraces the of stardust”, appreciate the genius of the no trace ethic and its seven principles. periodic system, and explore perspectives The event is organized by LEAP (Land, of Universal Elements through wisdom Experience and Art of Place, a program traditions. The event will host featured of Localogy) in partnership with Questa artists, Cynthia Moku (Boulder, CO), Sar- Creative Council, Bureau of Land Man- ah Parker (Questa area local), Laurianne agement’s Taos Field Office and others. Fiorentino (Santa Fe) and additional local Please carpool if you can; parking and regional projects. is limited. Or take the NeoRio shuttle During the first part of the afternoon, ($25-Taos, $20-Hondo, $15-Questa round guests are invited to participate in Moku’s trip, per person, by reservation online contemplative “One Continuous Ges- at LEAPsite.org or 575-224-9066). Get ture” performance; contribute to Parker’s the shuttle in downtown Taos, Hondo or project “Elements of Community” which Questa and ride care-free to enjoy NeoRio is part periodic table-inspired scavenger for the afternoon and evening and then be hunt and part collaborative artwork. Don’t delivered back to your car. miss LEAP’s family-friendly, hands-on, This is a free event; donations are activities of the “Intersecting Art and Sci- much appreciated. NeoRio is made possi- ence Elements Education Program.” The ble by individual donations, local business Questa Stories project will also be onsite and media sponsorships as well as gener- collecting stories from people about Wild ous grant support. This project is support- Courtesy of Cynthia Moku Rivers with StoryBox tools. The Elemental ed in part by New Mexico Arts, a division One Continuous Gesture brushstroke, Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder CO 2018, ©cynthia.moku Concert by Featured Artist Lauria will of the Department of Cultural Affairs, begin at 5 pm. and by the National Endowment for the Music from Mark Dudrow and Arts with additional thanks also to grants from PPC Solar, Zia Event Design, North Bear Farm, Cerro Vista Farm, and others. Justin Dean will usher in the evening from Taos County, Chevron Questa Mine Star Toys, Questa Credit Union, Centinel Find out more about NeoRio - festivities at 6 pm. Enjoy a locally-sourced, Grants for Good, and Questa Economic Bank, Cid’s Market, Taos News, Beyond the event, artists and activities at www.Leap- Northern New Mexican Fall Feast from Development Fund and sponsorships Taos, Questa Farmers Market, Walking Site.org or call Claire at 575-224-9066.

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 13 RECREATION Carson National Forest Seeks Public Comments By DENISE OTTAVIANO tional Forest,” Forest Supervisor James components that recognize traditional Written and electronic comments Duran said. “I look forward to working uses and better serve tribes, commu- will be accepted during the formal The Carson National Forest (CNF) together with our partners in the shared nity land grants, acequias and subsis- comment period for the CNF from published its draft revised land man- stewardship of restoring the health tence-based rural communities. Aug. 9 through Nov. 7, 2019. Project agement plan and draft environmental of our forests and watersheds for the The CNF is hosting 15 public meet- documents and instructions on how to impact statement (DEIS) in the Federal economic and ecological health of our ings across the forest to share the draft comment are available at www.fs.usda. Register on August 9th, initiating the communities.” plan and DEIS and provide opportu- gov/goto/carsonforestplan. Hard copies formal 90-day public comment period The draft plan is built on a founda- nities for comment. Maps and other will be available at all CNF offices and which ends November 7th. planning materials will be available for tion of best available science that empha- the following area libraries: The draft plan outlines the strategic sizes multiple uses supported by healthy review and planning team members management of 1.5 million acres of na- ecosystems. It recognizes the necessity of will be present to answer questions. The ∙ Taos Library, 402 Camino De La tional forest land across four counties in partnerships to accomplish restoration public meeting schedule for our reader- Placita, Taos northern New Mexico for the next 10 to across administrative boundaries at ship area is: 15 years. It reflects changes in economic, landscape-scales and meeting shared ∙ Red River Library, 702 E. social, and ecological conditions since goals. It mitigates wildfire risk, improves ∙ Red River, NM – Sept. 3, 5:00-7:00, Main, Red River the current plan was approved in 1986. It access, protects wildlife habitat and Red River Convention Center ∙ Questa Library, 6 1/2 Municipal Park also reflects input from elected officials, preserves the special characteristics of ∙ Questa, NM – Sept. 11, 1:00-3:00, Road, Questa tribes, land grants, community mem- wilderness, roadless areas and wild and Questa Ranger District Office bers, and many others. scenic rivers. ∙ Taos, NM – Sept. 17, 4:00-7:00, Denise Ottaviano, Public Affairs Officer “The revised plan recognizes the The CNF worked closely with the Sagebrush Inn (a facilitated, topic Carson National Forest deep connection that our northern NM neighboring Cibola and Santa Fe Na- driven workshop) p: 575-758-6303 c: 505-219-5784 communities have to the Carson Na- tional Forests to develop consistent plan [email protected] Make an ornament that will be seen in DC On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Carson National Forest hosted an ornament making workshop at the Questa farmers market for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree, a 60-foot blue spruce, will come from the Questa Ranger District of the Carson National Forest this year. The ornament making event was a huge success and community members of all ages showed up to add their personal touch to the tree that will adorn the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building in December. The forest will be having another or- nament making workshop at the Questa Farmers Market on September 1st from 10:00 am. to 2:00 pm. Help the Carson National Forest create 10,000 Christmas ornaments to decorate the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and 55 companion trees destined for our nation’s capital! Orna- ment making materials will be provided. To find out more about the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, or to register Photo by Ivan Knudsen your own ornament making event, visit: Members of the community make Christmas Tree Ornaments for the Capital Christmas Tree at the Questa Farmers Market. The Carson National Forest will host www.uscapitolchristmastree.com. another workshop on September 1st at the Farmers Market, from 10am to 2pm.

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14 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund RECREATION Taos Ski Valley Foundation Commits to Water Fund BY TRACEY STONE future water supply is at risk. erous support since 2015. Contributions value in restoring our forests in the face “The Rio Grande Water Fund has have helped us complete a wide range of climate change. The Taos Ski Valley Foundation’s sup- ambitious goals to improve forest health, of activities from planning and coordi- About the Nature Conservancy New Mexico port of The Nature Conservancy-led Rio bolster local economies and improve nation to science and controlled burns,” Grande Water Fund has helped the huge New Mexico’s water supply,” says Louis adds Terry Sullivan, the Nature Conser- The Nature Conservancy has been working in collaborative effort increase its annual Bacon, owner of Taos Ski Valley and vancy in New Mexico’s state director. New Mexico for almost four decades. During acres restored to 33,000 from a mere founder of Taos Ski Valley Foundation. The Taos Ski Valley Foundation this time, they have permanently protected 1.5 3,000 in 2014! More than 80 diverse “We commend The Nature Conservancy supports conservation nonprofits that million acres, secured voluntary land conser- stakeholders now support the Water New Mexico, and all Water Fund public focus on protecting threatened land- vation easements on more than half a million acres, and improved land and water manage- Fund, designed to restore 600,000 acres and private partners on their collabo- scapes, habitats, wildlife, and waterways. ment on an additional 18 million acres. of at-risk forests and secure water for 1 ration to address very tough conserva- Renewed support from the Foundation million people from Taos to Albuquer- tion challenges. Our up-stream natural translates into on-the-ground projects About the Taos Ski Valley Foundation que over the course of 20 years. resources are essential to the quality including forest thinning and meadow The Taos Ski Valley Foundation, an affiliate of Water is essential for life and our of life of communities downstream restoration as well as forestry workforce The Moore Charitable Foundation, founded livelihoods. Nowhere is that truer than and beyond." training. Additionally, funds will engage by Louis Bacon in 1992, supports conser- in New Mexico. However, the harsh real- Forest restoration – removing trees local communities in local fire planning vation nonprofits that focus on protecting ity is more frequent and severe wildfires and burning dry vegetation on-the- and response. Equitable partnerships threatened landscapes, habitats, wildlife, and with subsequent flooding degrade our ground that serve as fuel – makes them are important to effective solutions and waterways. The Taos Ski Valley Foundation rivers, streams and other critical water safer and healthier. “We’re grateful to lasting change. With 80 signatories, an also supports educational and community sources. Without action, New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley Foundation for its gen- increasing number of people see the programs in the region.

STAR PARTY! Wild Rivers Visitor Center Friday, September, 27th, 7:00 PM Isn’t it an awe-inspiring experience to look up at the stars? Here at Wild Rivers we have some of the best ‘night skies’ in the country. Lee Mesibov, Colin Nichols, and El Valle Astronomers will bring their big telescopes and through their knowledge of the stars, will focus in on galaxies, star clusters, and perhaps a planet or two. Dress warmly and have a red filter on your flashlight. Telescopes will be set up in the Wild Rivers Visitor Center parking lot.

Second Annual Video Prism Festival With John Wenger Saturday, September 28th, 7:00 PM, Wild Rivers Amphitheater John Wenger is a living legend in the Wild Rivers area. As an art professor, he has been coming here with UNM Land Art students for almost 40 years. In retirement, John has embraced the art of video filming and production. He will host the film festival with cutting-edge video artists from New Mexico, Colorado, El Valle Astronomers setting up their 30 inch telescope at Oklahoma and Texas. Questions? Call the Wild Rivers Visitor Center: 575-586-1150. the last Star Party in May of this year.

Photos by Tim Long Mural proudly displayed on the north wall in the Wild Rivers Visitor Center. Painted by John Wenger and a group of his students during one of their stays at Wild Rivers in 2002.

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 15 RECREATION Brown Trout: Friends from Far Away

BY TONER MITCHELL is the best, in my opinion, although the Rio Grande gorge and lower Red In northern New Mexico, we love River would be its match if not for their our German brown trout. They embody uniquely awesome rainbow trout fishing. many of the traits we Americans admire Other notable brown trout fisheries most: they are intelligent, confident, include the Guadalupe River in the adaptable, ambitious, and even if none southern Jemez, the Rio Vallecitos and of that were true, browns would still go a Rio Embudo. For a creek of such small long way on their rugged good looks. size, San Antonio Creek in the Valles Many people don’t know that Caldera harbors some truly enor- brown trout are not native to the Questa mous specimens. area, or even New Mexico. The fish isn’t For some reason, it’s fun to think even native to North America. Brown about the variety and size of food items trout were first brought to this continent brown trout will cram into their mouths. Photos by Toner Mitchell in 1883 from sources in Germany and Browns will smack an oversized Rapala (Top Right) Brown Trout Cannibal, caught and gutted with another trout in its belly. Scotland. These imported fish helped (Bottom Right) Is it a Brown Trout or a Crocodile? or Panther Martin spinner, and a legend (Top Left) Fisherman Gus Gallinas with the Catch of the Day. create hatcheries in New York state and from Pecos tells of a 7 pounder being Michigan, which, along with newly built caught on a rolled-up slice of bacon. I’ve decimate native fisheries. Many such gravity of this situation – having New rainbow trout hatcheries, seeded the wa- heard of them taking down garter snakes places are in northern New Mexico, Mexico’s native, even culturally unique ters of the United States (and the rest of and ducklings, and one credible story of where attracting visitors to unique fishing resources become just like ev- the world), with these two primary trout a dissected brown containing not one, recreational assets is a viable strategy for erywhere else in America – are trying to species. In some cases, browns were but two baby beavers! Not only was one boosting economic activity. reverse this trend by harvesting brown introduced after a stream or lake’s native not enough, but the fish was actually The Rios Chiquito and Santa Bar- trout and releasing cutthroats in streams fish were deliberately extirpated for the hunting the beavers, unbelievable! bara, home to the Rio Grande cutthroat where they occur together (Chiquito, purpose of sportfishing for browns. trout found nowhere on earth outside Last year I caught a 6-inch long Hondo, Cabresto, Columbine, Santa In others, browns were stocked brown on a 2-inch long fly. I found it the Rio Grande watershed, are becoming Barbara, and others). after a fishery became so degraded by amazing that a fish so small could swal- brown trout streams. Columbine Creek, Meanwhile, in the depths of the pollution, land use, or overfishing that low something so big, especially while with its own turquoise-hued form of its native fish could not survive. The already gagging on a smaller brown cutthroat, is seeing these fish become Rio Grande gorge, there are browns brown trout’s capacity to withstand less trout it had killed before eating my fly. scarcer and scarcer as browns become that look more like alligators than trout. than ideal conditions has allowed it to All these tales of gluttony remind more common each year. Browns are That’s where I like to see them. Up in a thrive, no doubt accounting for much of me of why the brown trout remains one outcompeting cutthroats for food, space, creek where a trout species has lived for its status and reputation. of my favorite fish. They also serve as and breeding grounds, at least the cut- longer than New Mexico has been New New Mexico boasts several supe- cautionary reminders that, if left to their throats they aren’t just eating outright. Mexico, for longer than Questa has been rior brown trout fisheries. The Chama own instincts and skills, brown trout can Fisherpeople who appreciate the Questa? Not so much.

16 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund RECREATION Celebrate National Public Lands Day By MICHAEL GATLIN some fishing while you’re there, too. In- dividuals lucky enough to catch a tagged The Carson National Forest, New fish during the event will win a prize! Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Children under the age of 11 do not Trout Unlimited, the Town of Taos, the need a fishing license. All other fishing Village of Questa, and local businesses regulations apply. Loaner fishing poles will be hosting a National Public Lands are available for kids who need them. Day (NPLD) event at Eagle Rock Lake National Public Lands Day is the in Questa on September 21st from 9 am nation’s largest, single-day volunteer to noon. The event will also include the effort for public lands. More than Annual Fish Fiesta and the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree celebration. As 175,000 volunteers and visitors celebrate part of the NPLD celebration, there will the event at more than 2,000 public land be an opportunity for volunteers to help sites in all 50 states. Federal agencies as clean up trash and maintain the trails well as nonprofit organizations, state and and facilities around the lake. Volunteers local governments, and area businesses are asked to bring water, hats, sunscreen, participate in the annual day of caring and gloves. Registration for volunteers for public lands. will be held at the lake parking lot It’s a great opportunity to meet your at 8:45 a.m. public land stewards, celebrate our selec- The Questa Ranger District of the Photo by Denise Ottaviano tion of the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Carson National Forest has the honor of Eagle Rock Lake, Between Questa and Red River on Highway 38. Tree, and help take care of our precious providing the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christ- natural resources. Enjoy yourself with mas Tree that will be displayed on the picture taken with Santa and make an There will also be opportunities to food, fun, and environmental educa- West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building ornament to be displayed on the US learn about fish and wildlife, fly fishing, tion at Eagle Rock Lake on September in Washington, D.C. Help us celebrate Capitol Christmas Tree for the whole outdoor ethics, how to shoot a bow, and 21st. So, come lend a hand, they’re your Christmas in September and get your nation to see! become a Junior Ranger. Be sure to do public lands! QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION #1 E A New Voice for Our Kidsros OT isne V n C a Tuesday Ju November 5

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 17 EDUCATION

QUESTA LADYCATS VOLLYBALL • SCHEDULE 2019 QUESTA WILDCATS SOCCER • SCHEDULE 2019 SFIS Scrimmage Aug 24 Sat Away TBA JV/V Alumni Game Aug 24 Sat Home 7:00 PM McCurdy Aug 27 Tues Away 4:00 PM JV/V Depart 1pm St Mike’s JV Aug 29 Thurs Home 4:00 PM Des Moines Aug 30 Fri Away 4:00 PM JV/V Depart 12:30pm Santa Fe Prep JV Sept 10 Tues Away 5:30 PM McCurdy Sept 5 Thurs Home 4:00 PM JV/V Oak Grove Tourna- Sept 13-14 Fri – Sat Away TBA Cimarron Sept 9 Mon Home 4:30 PM JV/V ment (3 games) Cimarron Tourney Sept 13-14 Fri/Sat Away TBA V Tierra Encantada Sept 17 Tues Away 4:00 PM Dulce Sept 17 Tues Away 5:00 PM JV/V Depart 1:30pm Rehoboth Sept 20 Fri Home 3:30 PM Antonito Sept 24 Tues Home 5:00 PM JV/V Moreno Valley Sept 26 Thurs Away 4:30 PM Mesa Vista Sept 25 Weds Home 5:00 PM JV/V Tierra Encantada Sept 30 Mon Home 4:00 PM Coronado Oct 1 Tues Home 5:00 PM JV/V Desert Academy Oct 3 Thurs Home 4:00 PM Escalante Oct 8 Tues Home 5:00 PM JV/V Santa Fe Prep JV Oct 5 Sat Home 11:00 AM Peñasco Oct 10 Thurs Away 5:00 PM JV/V Depart 2:30pm West Las Vegas Oct 8 Tues Away 4:00 PM Mora Oct 15 Tues Home 5:30 PM JV/V Rehoboth Oct 10 Thurs Away 3:00 PM Coronado Oct 17 Thurs Away 5:00 PM JV/V Depart 1:30pm West Las Vegas Oct 15 Tues Home 4:00 PM Mesa Vista Oct 22 Tues Away 5:00 PM JV/V Depart 2:45pm Desert Academy Oct 17 Thurs Away 4:00 PM Escalante Oct 25 Fri Away 5:00 PM JV/V Depart 1:45pm Monte del Sol Oct 19 Sat Away 1:00 PM Peñasco Oct 29 Tues Home 5:00 PM JV/V Moreno Valley Oct 21 Mon Home 4:30 PM Mora Nov 1 Fri Away 5:30 PM JV/V Depart 3:00pm Monte del Sol Oct 24 Thurs Home 4:30 PM

In addition to a new math program that focuses on problem solving and ap- QUESTA WILDCATS FOOTBALL • SCHEDULE 2019 plication, the implementation of AVID Escalante Sept 7 Sat Home 1:00 PM as a framework for all instruction district wide ensures consistency of quality in- Laguna Acoma Sept 14 Sat Home 2:00 PM struction across every classroom. “A big Centauri Co. Sept 21 Sat Away 1:30 PM CORNERpart of how instruction will be improved Cuba (Homecoming) Sept 28 Sat Home 7:00 PM comes from fundamentally changing Bloomfield Oct 3 Thur Home 5:00 PM By MICHAEL P. LOVATO the way our teachers are trained and Taos JV Oct 12 Sat Away 2:00 PM supported in their efforts to implement The Questa Schools’ faculty and staff these new ideas and approaches,” says were welcomed back with a full sched- Cathy Gallegos, the new principal at ule of training and a warm welcome Questa High School. by Board Members Matt Ortega and “In past years teachers were left to QUESTA HIGH SCHOOL Daryl Ortega as they cooked lunch for figure out how to implement new cur- HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES! the entire staff. The Questa Indepen- riculum with little support or guidance. dent School District is implementing As a result, student achievement varied Soccer Game - Wildcats vs Rehoboth - Sept. 20 at 7:00 pm some big educational ideas this fall in its widely from classroom to classroom,” Volleyball Game - Wildcats vs Mesa Vista - Sept. 25 at 5:00 pm schools and in every classroom. Lovato explains. “We’re moving to a Homecoming Parade - Sept. 28 at 10:00 am Superintendent Michael Lovato performance-based model of in-class Homecoming Football Game - Questa vs Cuba - Sept. 28 at 7:00 pm begins his second school year aiming to teacher development that is built on substantially increase student achieve- shared responsibility and accountabil- Homecoming activities include a bonfire, pep rally, spirit days, painting the Q, and others. ment by transforming how classroom ity between our teachers, trainers and We hope to have a great community presence! instruction looks and sounds. The administrators.” results, he says, will put Questa teachers Much like athletes, musicians and and students in the forefront of educa- other professions, people want and need tional innovation. “We know that we live assistance and feedback immediately. in a world where our students’ ability By utilizing professional instructional to clearly explain their academic skills coaches that focus on helping teachers and knowledge is vital to their future more effectively utilize the curriculum opportunities,” says Lovato, a veteran ed- and resources already available in Questa ucator with experience in large districts schools, Lovato has seen that the imple- and as a state-level consultant. “Our mentation rate for improvement speeds Photo by Brandon Gonzales relatively small size as a district, together up dramatically. “I’m excited by seeing QHS Cheerleaders with with the cohesiveness of our new site teachers excited about learning new their UCA instructors principals and this year’s teaching staff, approaches and behaviors,” says Carla at summer camp. For more information, see will allow us to get lots of new ideas Archuleta, the new Alta Vista principal. front page story. into classrooms that will immediately “And when teachers get excited, we can benefit students.” accelerate student learning.”

18 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund EDUCATION Costilla-Amalia Community School Facing Tough Road Ahead

By SARA MARTINEZ

If you have ever walked down the halls of Rio Costilla Southwest Learn- ing Academy (RCSLA) in Costilla, you knew you were in a different type of learning environment. It may be the smallest school in the Questa Indepen- dent School District (QISD), but even newcomers instantly felt a sense of family and community. In recent years, Rio Costilla students have performed well on standardized tests and were improving more and more each year. Small class sizes, strong community ties, parental involvement, and phenomenal staff and teachers have made RCSLA what it is today. Not only did students learn from teachers who placed high value on af- terschool tutoring and a commitment to improving scores, they had caring staff and an amazing Parent-Teacher Associ- ation, the only one in the Questa School District. They made sure the school ran well. Thanks in part to Megan Jenkins, who regularly recruited and enrolled Photo by Sara Martinez students from all areas of Costilla, Ama- The closed gates at Rio Costilla Southwest Learning Academy (RCSLA) in Costilla. lia, and Southern Colorado, Rio Cos- tilla had been able to maintain decent of discussion about the health and safety tion of the Old School Building and the Costilla students and parents that they numbers for being such a small school. of students, the decision was postponed impact to the Gymnasium; and Ensuring will do their best to continue to give The active Parent-Teacher Association for the next board meeting. the integrity of the eaves /roofing system students a great education. made sure that if they could offset some At that same July 29th meeting, a of the Gymnasium.” The closing of the community school of the costs associated in the education group of parents and community mem- Superintendent Lovato stressed that in Costilla is a huge loss, even if tem- of students at Rio Costilla, they made bers offered to work with the district to the remedies would not be a couple porary. Many of the positive outlets for it happen. They raised funds for field determine how much the repairs would thousand dollars but would require trips, supplies, uniforms, ski trips, and cost, develop a timeline to make the re- several hundreds of thousands of dollars. youth in the community revolve around positive incentives. Math, science, and pairs, as well as figure out how to pay for In March 2016, the original school school events. Community events orga- literacy nights and so many other school it. The group is made up of community building in Costilla was demolished due nized by the Parent-Teacher Association functions involved bountiful pot-luck members with expertise in many fields, to asbestos and similar issues which cost took place about every three months for dinners. Despite its success in the past especially construction, so they are sure the district, $110,159.98. While parents, major holidays and events like La Cose- few years QISD has wanted to close the to find a way to make the necessary students, and staff were devastated at cha, as well as pot-luck dinners for every school, mainly for financial reasons. changes, if given the chance. the thought of having to relocate, they school event. The Rio Costilla PTA re- At the request of Superintendent At the school board meeting on Au- understood that after all the findings mains committed to providing students Michael Lovato, DC Environmental gust 6th, Superintendent Lovato made of the report and evidence of the major was hired to conduct an air quality the decision to temporarily relocate structural issues of the school’s gym that with many of the same events in the assessment as well as other health and students and staff to Alta Vista. The key the safety of students comes first. community while the school is closed. sanitation tests at RCSLA on July 26th. results of the findings were reviewed Unfortunately, many of the students While the question about the timeline After many findings, QISD School during the meeting and can be found who were enrolled at Rio Costilla have for repairs and getting students back to Board gave public notice of the special on the QISD website along with the full transferred to other school districts. The the school is still up in the air, there is no board meeting set for Monday, July 29th. report from DC Environmental, https:// handful that have remained said they doubt the community will rally to make The meeting’s first agenda item was to qisd-nm.schoolloop.com/ The summary had a good first week of school, even sure this loss isn’t a permanent one but act on Superintendent Lovato’s recom- on the QISD website states that “Some though the littlest ones arrived exhaust- it’s not going to be easy. We saw the way mendations to relocate students to Alta of the major recommendations include: ed after the long bus ride. It’s hard mak- that the community rallied to rebuild Vista Elementary in Questa. Parents and isolation of the Old School Building ing big changes quickly, but Rio Costilla community members showed up ready from the Gymnasium; Professional eval- parents know that their students have a St. Anthony’s Church in Questa and the to fight for their school, as they have uation of mechanical systems including strong character and plenty of resiliency people of Costilla can do the same and done every time when the topic shows sewer piping and air ventilation require- to rely on. The teachers and staff who rally to bring their community school up up on the agenda. After a long evening ments; Structural engineering evalua- remain in the District have assured Rio to standards .

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 19 A POEM

ODA AL luz propia, el perejil ODE TO the knife bubble vigorously, TOMATE majestad benigna. levanta TOMATOES sinks the aroma Debemos, por desgra- banderines, into living flesh, of the roast The street cia, red PABLO las papas knocks filled with tomatoes asesinarlo: hierven vigorosamente, viscera, NARUDA midday, at the door, se hunde el asado a cool La calle summer, it’s time! el cuchillo golpea sun, se llenó de tomates, light is come on! en su pulpa viviente, con su aroma profound, mediodía, halved es una roja en la puerta, inexhaustible, and, on verano, like víscera, es hora! populates the salads the table, at the mid- la luz a un sol vamos! of Chile, point se parte tomato, fresco, y sobre happily, it is wed of summer, its juice en dos profundo, la mesa, en la cintura to the clear onion, the tomato, mitades runs inagotable, del verano, and to celebrate the star of earth, de tomate, llena las ensaladas through the streets. union el tomate, recurrent corre de Chile, astro de tierra, In December, we and fertile por las calles se casa alegremente estrella unabated, pour star, el jugo. con la clara cebolla, repetida the tomato oil, displays En diciembre y para celebrarlo y fecunda, invades essential se desata se deja nos muestra the kitchen, child of the olive, its convolutions, el tomate, caer sus circunvoluciones, it enters at lunchtime, onto its halved hemi- its canals, spheres, invade aceite, sus canales, takes its remarkable ampli- pepper las cocinas, hijo la insigne plenitud its ease tude adds entra por los almuer- esencial del olivo, y la abundancia on countertops, and abundance, zos, among glasses, its fragrance, sobre sus hemisferios sin hueso, no pit, se sienta entreabiertos, butter dishes, salt, its magnetism; sin coraza, no husk, reposado agrega blue saltcellars. it is the wedding sin escamas ni espinas, no leaves or thorns, en los aparadores, la pimienta nos entrega It sheds of the day, the tomato offers entre los vasos, su fragancia, el regalo its own light, parsley its gift las mantequilleras, la sal su magnetismo: de su color fogoso benign majesty. hoists of fiery color los saleros azules. son las bodas y la totalidad de su Unfortunately, we must its flag, Tiene del día, frescura murder it: potatoes and cool completeness.

20 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund QUESTA LIBRARY Did Someone Say Books are Obsolete? By SHARON NICHOLSON, one in between. Then there are mystery Printed books live on! Because our joyed 72 events with attendance at those QUESTA LIBRARY DIRECTOR books, romance books, cook books, craft modest building doesn’t hold every title events totaling 261. Are you a computer books, graphic novels, Southwest books, available, we borrowed 152 books from user? We have 8 public computers that Your Questa Public Library has historical novels…you get the picture! other libraries for you to read. Those were used 1366 times and there were books. Many books. A book, by dictio- For years there has been talk of print- with electronic capabilities checked out 1536 Wi-Fi uses. Finally, we were open nary definition, is “a written or printed ed books becoming obsolete as more 406 books and audiobooks from NM 1478 hours to provide library ser- work consisting of pages glued or sewn people read books on computers, tablets, Library to Go. These are big numbers together along one side and bound in and smart phones. Your library has 7434 for a library with 1684 cards issued. vices for you. a cover.” We have so many books. Big printed books. We know that the 6251 of QUESTA READS! Oh…by the way, there are 401 over- books, little books, old books, new you who visited the library from July 1, Do you like statistics? Here are a few due books out there. Do you have any of books. There are books for old folks, 2018 to June 30, 2019, checked out 2206 more. There were 35 children’s events them? If so, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE books for babies, and books for every- books and 2761 audiobooks and DVDs. and 979 children attended. Adults en- bring them back! Fun Fridays to Begin in October By MARGARET LEJUSTE, necessary to be a student from Alta Vista addition to focusing on STEAM initia- on hand once again to lead her popular FRIENDS OF THE to attend Fun Fridays. All elementary tives, the program will include a writing art sessions! QUESTA PUBLIC LIBRARY aged children and home-schooled kids project to encourage children to write Because these are public library are invited to join the fun. and tell their stories. The national initia- events, there is no charge for anyone It’s back to school time for our stu- dents. Beginning in October, the Questa Questa librarian, Sharon Nicholson, tives of Manitos and Story Box to collect who attends. Fun Fridays are made Public Library will offer Fun Fridays created the STEAM (Science, Technol- culturally fragile stories from both long- possible with funding from the Friends from 1-3PM on those afternoons when ogy, Engineering, Arts and Math) based time residents and new residents will of the Questa Public Library. For further there are no classes at Alta Vista Ele- program specifically to meet the needs be utilized. information, contact the Questa Public mentary/Intermediate School. It is not of children free on Fridays. This year, in Local artist Peggy Trigg will be Library at 575-586-2023.

THE GREAT INVOCATION SEPTEMBER EVENTS (adapted version) From the point of Light know and serve. AT QUESTA LIBRARY within the Mind of God From the center which we call Let light stream forth into the human race Your librarian and staff of volunteers are SEPTEMBER 19 - 10:30-12:00 all our minds. Let the Plan of Love and Let Light descend on Earth. Light work out spending this month planning and getting Wildcat Kitty Club And may it seal the door where ready for fun, exciting events for our kids. Children ages 0-3 are welcome at the Kitty From the point of Love evil dwells. Explora will be back October 4th and Club meeting. On the agenda are songs, within the Heart of God Let Light and Love and Power restore ArtKids is gathering supplies for some activities, stories, sharing for caregivers Let love stream forth into the Plan on Earth. challenging fun projects. Be sure to check and healthy snacks. Join us for some kitty all our hearts. the Questa Del Rio News October issue for fun that is designed to help your baby learn May Christ return to Earth. Please join the worldwide movement more information. and grow. by reciting this daily at 5:00 am, wher- SEPTEMBER 4 – 2:30-4:30 PM THURSDAYS - DROPPED STITCH From the center where the Will of ever you are around the globe. God is known The Library Advisory Board meets at 2:30-5:00 PM Let purpose guide all our little wills– Sponsored by the Lucias Trust the library. All are welcome. Bring your latest project! The purpose which the Masters and the United Nations. Call the library at 575-586-2023 for more Mend those pesky socks! Share your information. The agenda for this meeting is current adventure! No gossip, no available at the library. judgement, just good fun. SEPTEMBER 10 – 2:30-4:30 PM Friends of the Questa Public Library IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO meets at the library. SEE HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY? BE SURE We have exciting projects coming up and TO LET US KNOW! we need your participation. Call the library at 575-586-2023 for more information and 575-586-2023 to confirm the time for this meeting. WWW.QUESTALIBRARY.ORG

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Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 21 LOS VECINOS Evelyn Coggins, One of Many Making a Difference By DONNA MITCHELL-MONIAK

Drive south on NM 522, and as you are leaving Questa look left. If Evelyn Coggins is home, she is likely in her garage refurbishing and re-purposing furniture. “It’s a hobby,” she said and calls it upscaling. “What does that mean?” I asked. “I might take an old twin head and foot board and turn them into a bench or create a bar out of a bureau.” I tried to imagine the bench, and thought to myself, she says this is her downtime! Evelyn was born in Questa sixty-nine years ago. She attended high school in Albuquerque and after graduation went to college in Denver. In 1973 Evelyn en- tered the military, the Army to be exact, with the thought of paying off a student loan and gaining vocational experience. Officer’s training followed, and twenty years later Evelyn retired from military service as a Major. Photo by Nick Nagawiecki Once back in Questa, retired and Evelyn Coggins, Volunteer Extraordinaire, hard at work, as usual. surrounded by the beauty of the Carson National Forest, Evelyn’s service-orient- demolishing the church became a com- friends would be provided a meal at the that she seemed to end up in leadership ed mind sought out something to do. munity issue. local VFW. The food would be prepared roles. “I try not to,” she said. Yes, she The Questa City Council came into view. The archdiocese did not share the on site, the Friendship Circle volunteers commanded a 500-man company in the Evelyn served the needs and people of desire to restore the building and wanted do everything from cooking, serving military but, “Now I just want to step up Questa as a council-woman from 2006- to see a new modern structure built. to cleaning up. Family and friends who and do whatever needs doing.” 2010. “You get to know people,” she said They would not provide funds for such a witness this organization’s service are And step up, she does. When the of her tenure. As a council-woman she project, so Evelyn, with other communi- simply amazed. Like the Food Pantry, Questa Del Rio News decided to cel- became aware of the needs of her com- ty members, helped organize a non-prof- it is another success story of the Cer- ebrate its first Birthday Party, Evelyn munity, this awareness led her to be the ro-Questa Community. I asked if anyone stepped up and made it happen. She was volunteer that she is today. it Restoration Committee. Evelyn served can join. “Oh, yes. The Friendship Circle a catalyst for getting the show on the Evelyn has been involved with the as its Vice-President until its Re-conse- is non-denominational, and member- road. Not only did she and her husband Questa Food Pantry since its beginning. cration as a Catholic Church in 2016. ship is not closed.” Membership is now “I’m just a worker,” she said. “All I do is With fundraising, many people helping Gary make a trip to Sam’s Club for sup- help unload the food truck one day and in many ways and an excellent construc- $15 annually. plies, she also was the star of the show pass on the food another. Times are hard tion foreman, the church–now deemed Last but not least, Evelyn is a very ac- with her red chile posole! and people need help.” Evelyn reported an historical building–was restored tive member of the Friends of the Questa Ellen Wood, another volunteer at that on a recent Friday, the Food Pantry within five years. “It was our church,” she Public Library, a non-profit organization the Food Pantry who also writes for this gave out over 140 boxes of food. She, said, and spoke of how the whole com- whose mission is to support the Li- Paper said, “Evelyn doesn’t just step up like Robyn Black last month and Chuck munity–not just parishioners–pulled brary. Evelyn’s joy bubbled as she spoke to the plate wherever help is needed, Kroon (our choice for October’s Volun- together to save this precious reminder of what they do for the children and she does it with enthusiasm and big teer of the Month) all spoke of the joy of of history and faith along the Questa adults of Questa and those who locally smiles and isn’t afraid to get her hands talking with the variety of townspeople Historic Trail. use the library. “Recently $580,000 has dirty. Whether she’s in a leadership role who come to the Food Pantry. Like As if Evelyn isn’t involved in enough, been appropriated to expand the library or helping out behind the scenes at a Robyn and Chuck, a genuine humility she is also a second generation member through the efforts of Senator Cisneros,” non-profit, Evelyn’s sunny disposition was in her words and tone of voice. of the Cerro Questa Friendship Circle. she said. In addition to that tremendous inspires everyone around her.” Evelyn was one of the key figures in It is a non-denominational group of infusion of needed funds, the Friends of “As long as you enjoy what you restoring St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (currently) about 600 members serving the Library fulfill many roles including are doing, keep doing it!” Evelyn said. in Questa. I am new to the area and primarily the Cerro-Questa area. Evelyn being volunteer staff at the library, being Clearly, this applies to Evelyn’s hobby of knew nothing of the history of saving served as Vice President of the organiza- involved in youth activities such as the upscaling furniture as well as everything the historic structure from collapse not tion for three years. The Circle provides Summer Reading Program and other else she does. Evelyn’s garage-studio was too long ago. Previous church members a fresh-cooked meal to the family and educational programs. The Friends of Stop #2 on the Questa Studio Tour in landscaped the church grounds beauti- friends of a member who has deceased. the Library organize book and bake August. You can imagine what a whimsi- fully with bushes and flowers, which of The Friendship Circle was started 30 sales among other things, to provide cal experience it was there. course, needed watering. Over time, the or 40 years ago, Evelyn said, and her funding for needs that grants and other Do you know a volunteer in our area who water began to erode the adobe walls. parents were original members. Back allocations do not provide for. Evelyn is should be recognized and celebrated? When the west wall of the 1800’s church then, an annual $10 membership in the in her fourth year of being president of Please tell us! Call 575-586-2149 or email collapsed, the question of restoring or Circle ensured the members family and the Friends of the Library. I commented [email protected].

22 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund TRAVEL

Around the bend: cuba

Teresa Dovalpage with vintage car in cemetery. El Quijote Park in El Vedado. El Vedado, Havana Teresa Dovalpage in Confucius Park, Havana Chinatown Questa Del Rio News now has a College AND translator for Questa Ice Cream parlor, all settings of my grandes y chicos, que encontré después Travel Section! Have you gone some- Del Rio News! upcoming novel Queen of Bones (Soho de 19 años de ausencia! Hubo momentos where exotic or even not so exotic and Crime, November 2019). I also paid a agradables, por supuesto, como el reen- would like to send us photos and tell us In my recent trip to Havana, I visited visit to the cemetery—the book title cuentro con el Cine Yara, El Quijote Park about it? We would love to share your Confucius Park in our very own Chi- refers to the orisha Oyá, mistress of the y la Heladería Coppelia, escenarios de journey! Send up to four photos with natown. I asked Confucius for patience graveyard. But don’t worry, it all was less mi novela Queen of Bones (Soho Crime, captions to [email protected] by in dealing with the many little issues I creepy than it sounds. noviembre de 2019). También visité el September 15th. ¡Vaya con Dios! encountered after 19 years of absence! En mi más reciente viaje a La Habana cementerio pues el título hace referencia This month’s photos were submitted There were nice moments, of course, visité el Parque de Confucio que queda a la orisha Oyá, dueña de los panteones. by Teresa Dovalpage, Ph.D., Professor of like seeing again the Yara Movie The- en nuestro Barrio Chino. ¡Ahí le pedí Pero no se preocupen, fue menos espelu- Spanish and ESL at New Mexico Junior ater, El Quijote Park and the Coppelia paciencia para lidiar con los problemitas, znante de lo que suena. LA COSECHA Potluck Celebration Leave the light on. SUNDAY • September 29th NEW LED starting 1:00pm BULBS Costilla Community Center & FAIRY LIGHTS ARE Have a great IN! Celebrating our 25th year! Labor Day Bring your favorite side dish to share. weekend! The PTA and generous donations from local community members will be providing the protein. QUESTA LUMBER & HARDWARE CO. • 2349 State Road 522 • Questa NM Please contact Nina Rowell at 505-423-9089, Vivian Vallejos at 575.586.0414 • questalumber.com 505-290-9563 with what you would like to bring.

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 23 COMMUNITY NEWS WWII Unknown Soldier With DNA Links to Questa By SFC KRISTEN DUUS, USMC Schofield Barracks Central Identification other great-great nieces, nephews, rela- Laboratory for identification in 1947. tives, and friends. In November of 1943, 38 year- By 1949, all those who had not been After 75 years, Platoon Sergeant old George E. Trotter, of Kansas City, identified were interred as unknown George Ernest Trotter was finally given a Missouri, was a member of Company E, soldiers in Honolulu in the National Me- proper burial. His remains were brought 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine morial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP), to the Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Division, fighting in the South Pacific. including one, designated as Tarawa Home of Taos where a service was held. They landed on the small island of Betio Unknown X-055. He was laid to his final rest at the Santa in the Tarawa Atol of the Gilbert Islands. On March 13, 2017, The Defense Fe National Cemetery with full mili- Their mission was to fight the Japanese POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) tary honors. resistance in an attempt to secure the disinterred Tarawa Unknown X-055 DPAA is grateful to the Department island. Over several days of intense from the NMCP for identification. Sci- of Veterans Affairs for their partner- fighting at Tarawa, the Japanese were entists used dental and anthropological ship in this mission. Of the 16 million virtually annihilated with approximately analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Americans who served in World War II, 1,000 U.S. Marines and sailors killed and Armed Forces Medical Examiner System more than 400,000 died during the war. more than 2,000 wounded. Trotter died used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Currently there are 72,698 service mem- on the first day of the battle, November analysis. It was announced that Marine bers still unaccounted for from World 20, 1943. Courtesy Photo, U.S. Marine Corps Corps Platoon Sgt. George E. Trotter, Despite the heavy casualties suffered Fallen Soldier from World War II unidentified and killed during World War II, was ac- War II, of which approximately 26,000 by U.S. forces, the battle of Tarawa was designated as Tarawa Unknown X-055, identi- counted for on April 16, 2019. are assessed as possibly-recoverable. fied recently as George E. Trotter whose DNA was Trotter’s name is recorded on the Courts a huge victory for the U.S. military. The traced to Questa. George Trotter’s DNA was traced Gilbert Islands were then able to provide back to family in Questa. Mr. Trotter is of the Missing at the NMCP, along with the U.S. Pacific Fleet a platform from in battlefield cemeteries on the island. survived by his great niece Mary Gould the others missing from World War II. A which to launch assaults on the Marshall The 604th Quartermaster Graves Reg- and husband Richard of Taos, their rosette will be placed next to his name to and Caroline Islands to advance their istration Company conducted remains children Ashley O’Brian and her com- indicate that he has been accounted for. Central Pacific Campaign against Japan. recovery operations on Betio between panion Cooper Blankenship, children Thank you to SFC Kristen Duus, Chief of Ex- In the immediate aftermath of the 1946 and 1947, Trotter’s remains were Jacob O’Brian and Erik O’Brian and wife ternal Communications, Public Affairs POW/ fighting on Tarawa, U.S. service mem- never identified. All of the fallen sol- Wendy; great nephew Henry Roy Liles MIA Accounting Agency; Mary Gould; and bers who died in the battle were buried diers found on Tarawa were sent to the and wife Barbara; along with numerous Denise Ortega of DeVargas Funeral Home.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

PHOTO “CARESS” BY M.T. COLEMAN M.T. COLEMAN, lives in Sunshine Valley. “I apply some of the methods learned from black and white film exposure, develop- ment and printing processes to the creation of a digital negative. Using a service bureau with laser-based enlarger equipment, the digital negative is used to expose a latent image on gelatin silver paper which can then be fulfilled using the traditional darkroom chemical print processing.”

24 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund COMMUNITY NEWS Back to School Event a Smashing Success!

By MARIA GONZALEZ, VIDA DEL NORTE COALITION COORDINATOR

Vida Del Norte collaborated with Harvest Questa, Living Word Ministries, Questa Economic Development Fund, and Questa Public Library to provide a Back to School community event on Au- gust 3rd. It was a great event, was a huge Attending children happy with their new supplies. success, and a lot of fun. There was great music playing thanks to Michael Rael, Dino Archuleta, and Living Word Min- istries Choir. The laughter of children as they played and ran around with friends and family filled the air, and chatter among the adults as they discussed the ins and outs of daily life. Charlotte Pavlik giving her testimony It was a warm day in Questa filled with genuine love for the children of our community, as expressed by everyone who came together to make it a won- derful experience. Barber Eric Romero and stylist Jacqueline Martinez cut and styled 50 kids’ haircuts throughout the day. Special appreciation goes out to Bryan Gallegos and To the Nines Barber Shop for gift certificates to those who could not get their hair cut the day of Photos By Alejandro Chacon the event. Through the efforts of Harvest Jacqueline Martinez and Eric Romero helping the kids look fresh with free hair cuts! Questa and Living Word Ministries, we distributed 72 Backpacks, 80 cinchpacks, Charlotte acknowledged those who on Vida Del Norte Coalitions Facebook 40 pairs of scissors, 120 notebooks, 40 lost their lives to addiction. She went page at https://www.facebook.com/vi- bottles of glue, 40 packs of crayons, 20 through her story of how her addiction dadelnortecoalition/ packs of markers, 30 reams of note- started in her younger years with alcohol The event was a great success. We book paper, and who knows how many and marijuana. Charlotte discussed would like to thank Alejandro Chacon pencils and erasers! This was our way how depression and anxiety can affect for videotaping the event and providing to help ease the burdens of our families a person who may be vulnerable to the photos. Special thanks go to several as we prepare for this new school year. disease of addiction. She stated that the community resources and organizations, Approximately 120 children walked deeper the addiction became the more such as Rio Grande Outpatient Services, of herself she lost including friends, through the doors of our Youth Center Holy Cross Hospital Benefit Navigation family, and material things. She went on on August 3rd. Aaron Martinez telling his story Program, Taos DWI program, and Mi- to say that it took hitting rock bottom Toward the middle of the event lagro Rotary. We had an overwhelming silence filled the air as we listened to our over and over again before she would response from our community. “It was a guest speakers talk about their experi- of the disease. Aaron lost his father and finally be ready to change the state she success and hopefully it will become an ences with addiction. One message that his older sister to an overdose. He is now was in, and she made the decision to get annual event where it grows more and rang true was how important it is to working in the Española area on preven- sober. Charlotte is now one year sober encourage our youth to live healthy lives. tion for youth. Aaron sits on the Mayor’s and continues to work on herself. She more each time,” said Enriquetta Vigil. Aaron Martinez, a 23-year-old from task force to fight this epidemic and also stated the importance of supporting “It was a great event. Ending the Cordova, New Mexico spoke about his speaks throughout the state hoping to the youth to make healthy choices and drug and alcohol problem in our com- childhood growing up in a 4th genera- change at least one life through his story. urges adults to listen and pay attention munity starts with the youth. This event tion heroin-addicted family. He ex- I am not sure if there was a dry eye to the signs of depression and anxiety in was a great event to start promoting a pressed how difficult it was for him and when Charlotte Pavlik of Questa stood our young people and talk to them and drug and alcohol-free culture especially his siblings, and the countless times they up and gave testimony of her struggle seek support to help them through. You among the youth,” said Questa Village were taken from their caregivers because to get to a sober state and stay sober. can watch Charlotte and Arron’s story Councilman John Ortega.

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 25 COMMUNITY NEWS NCRTD Blue Bus Expands Its Services By JIM NAGLE

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Buses began a sum- mer pilot program to provide Friday, Saturday, and Sunday service between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley. RTD 341 TSV Green will run through Sunday, September 29. Service will be provided on three roundtrips Friday through Sunday and provide stops along Paseo del Pueblo beginning at Chamisa Rd and run though the Town, the Plaza and El Prado before turning onto NM 150 through Arroyo Seco, Valdez and to Taos Ski Valley. Christof Brownell, Mayor of the Village of Taos Ski Valley and NCRTD Board member commented that, “this will be a great way for people to have safe, easy access to all that’s going to be happening here in the Village this sum- mer with exciting events each weekend, great hiking, places to dine and shop – even to just come up and enjoy the cool mountain air. We’re thrilled to see this happening.” On August 12th the North Central Photo by Jim Nagle Regional Transit District (NCRTD) The Taos County Administration Building is the location for an NCRTD transit center providing connections throughout the Town of Taos, Taos County, and to started a contracted bus transit service Española and Santa Fe. between the Village of Angel Fire in Col- fax County and the Town of Taos. The the junction of US-64 and NM-434 in transit center providing connections new service will be financed by the Vil- Angel Fire, Colfax County Airport and throughout the Town of Taos, Taos The RTD “Blue Buses” lage of Angel Fire with financial support Taos County Administration Building County, and to Española and Santa Fe. will not be in service on from Colfax County and federal grants. in Taos. A fifth stop will be provided With the addition of Angel Fire Monday, September 2, Fare-free service on the route will weekdays at Moreno Valley High School Resort, the NCRTD will be providing in observance of Labor Day. begin with three round-trips per day and Holy Cross Hospital in Taos will be service to four top New Mexico ski areas The exception will be the 255 RTD Moun- Monday through Friday and shortly served once each day with return con- including Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe tain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest after will include weekends and all nections provided by the RTD 340 Chile and Red River Ski and Summer Area. holidays. There will be four regular Line Red route. Visit www.RidetheBlueBus.com for and the 800 Angel Fire routes which will stops along the route including Angel The Taos County Administration more details and to view schedule and operate that day. Fire Resort, a park and ride location at Building is the location for an NCRTD route information.

QUESTA POLICE BLOTTER

JULY 1 JULY 5 6:42 p.m. Custody Issue Cabresto Road - A JULY 22 3:29 p.m. Natural Disaster Cabresto Road - A 12:10 a.m. Disturbing the Peace St. Anthony’s caller said she is having a custody issue with her 7:33 p.m. Assault Upper Pinabete Road - A caller said two vehicles were stuck in a mudslide. Church - A caller said there are about fifty people mother. caller said there is a male there harassing her. JULY 2 screaming and yelling. 9:27 p.m. Shots Fired South Kiowa - A caller JULY 24 5:40 a.m. Traumatic Injuries State Highway 522 9:55 a.m. Suicidal Subject Katheryn Road – said they heard several shots fired. 11:54 a.m. Domestic Disturbance Questa - A caller said her friend showed up at her house Someone called with suicidal intentions. JULY 20 Church - A caller said a male and a female are with injuries. JULY 12 8:12 p.m. Shots Fired Llano Road - A caller said fighting. JULY 4 12:25 p.m. Trespassing State Road 522 - A caller his neighbor is drinking and shooting. JULY 25 1:30 p.m. Motor Vehicle Theft Casitas de Questa said her son locked her out of her house and JULY 21 10:35 a.m. Suicidal Subject Cabresto Road - A - A caller said his vehicle was stolen wants him removed. 7:35 a.m. Harassment Old Red River Road - A caller said someone is suicidal. 5:59 p.m. Motor Vehicle Theft Cabresto Road - A caller said her mom was harassing her. caller said a 4-wheeler was stolen.

Did you hear about the Energizer Rabbit? He got arrested for battery. –Joke from Ed Galusky

26 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund SENIOR LIVING

Photo by Douglas Carr Cunningham Questa and Beyond: Airstreaming

By VANETTE HARRIS David and I both played this piece on and made us part of their beloved com- saw a 1979 22 foot “Minuet” Argosy the piano in high school and the name munity. Questa has become a way of life made by Airstream on Craig’s List. We My husband, David, and I are Air- just seemed to fit. for us… the Questa Library, Visitor Cen- checked it out and discovered it was streamers, Louisianans, Texans, Adven- We love New Mexico and had been ter, Questa Market, Dollar Store, Questa located in Austin about a block from turers and Questeños. When we retired coming out west since the late 1990’s and Lumber & Hardware, Jay’s Thrift Store, our daughter’s house! It was in great in 2011, we decided to downsize and not had purchased a timeshare at the Caribel Rael’s Coffee Shop, Frank’s, The Wildcat, have the burden of a home and yard to shape, so “Minuet in G” came home Condos in Red River. After about a Post Office, St. Anthony’s, Wild Rivers, with us. Now we have a guest house maintain. We became fulltime RVers. year of retirement, we decided that a Eagle Rock Lake, the Chevron Station, for our family! This was not a long thought-out plan, part-time job would be nice. I called OCHO with Barrie, Yoga Sala, the Wild Airstreamers are RVers who share a it just happened. We put our house in the manager of the Caribel, Angelique Rivers, Questa Studio Tours, Questa Del Lafayette, Louisiana on the market. We Gonzales (from Questa, of course), to Rio News, and, last but not least, the An- community spirit because of their mutu- had lived there 42 years, so we had stuff! see if she knew a place in Red River that cianos Senior Center. We love driving up al love of the big silver bullets. Airstream Once we made up our minds, it was easy might need senior citizens to work a few the hill for lunch several times a week. company founder Wally Byam began to get rid of most of it. We wanted a sim- hours a week. She immediately said that Mallie and her workers are wonderful leading groups on travels way back in pler lifestyle and the freedom to travel she could use us at the Caribel…so our and always welcoming. This is our 7th the 1950’s. Photos taken of the trailers in and live affordably in other parts of the summer jobs were born. We work from summer to live and work in northern front of famous tourist sites were com- country for months at a time. Memorial Day to the end of September. New Mexico. What a blessing!!! mon. This promoted a mystique which We found a vintage 1977 31-foot Air- The cool mountain air is a dream-come- Being on the road so much, we surrounded Airstreams and persists stream. It had been used as a camp and true for a couple of South Louisianans. needed a basecamp. We are members to this day. had a few “issues.” We redid the plumb- Questa is our home away from home. of the North Texas Airstream Commu- To record and share our journeys, I ing, upholstery, put in new countertops David and I park Gypsy Rhapsody at a nity located in Hillsboro, Texas, about write a blog, “the journey of gypsy rhap- and flooring, got a new convection beautiful shady spot by the river and our 50 miles south of Dallas. It is a 50 acre sody and minuet in G” which, is written oven and refrigerator, and with a few landlady is awesome. It’s just perfect! The “gated community” open all year with in the voice of “Gypsy” or “MinnieG” other cosmetics by September 2011, it Caribel is only 10 miles up the moun- spacious lots with hookups, custom depending on whom we are traveling would serve as our home. We had only tain, and the scenery couldn’t be more built villas and houses. The full-time with at the moment. Check it out. You owned a pop-up camper years ago, so beautiful. We share a passion for hiking Office Manager has a mail forwarding we had much to learn. We joined the and touring art galleries. If we are here service. NTAC is an hour or so from our can just google “the journey of gypsy Wally Byam Caravan Club International in the winter, snowshoeing is a must. daughter and her family in Austin, Texas rhapsody”. Be sure to go back to the Acadiana Unit, in Lafayette. We were We have completed the Vistas de Questa and about 6 hours from our son and his beginning. It’s been quite a journey, for taken under the wings of this fun-loving Trail three times so far this summer. Not family in Lafayette. sure. We have no regrets about follow- Cajun group and brought up to speed bad for a couple of 73-year-olds. A couple of years ago, David and I ing our dream…and we are dreaming on all aspects of full-time RV living. We have fallen in love with the peo- decided we needed a smaller trailer to about more adventures ahead. Ques- We named our trailer Gypsy Rhapsody. ple of Questa. Everyone has accepted us add to our family. A friend in Louisiana ta and Beyond!

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QUESTA WINS from page 1 that the Questa Cheer performance was superior to the AAA schools. The Ques- ta team cheers for Football and Basket- ball and train the whole year for their competition season. The team goes to all statewide cheer competitions, one in Las Cruces and three in Albuquerque. Coach Kathy and the All-American Team will leave on December 26th for London, England to perform in the New Year’s Day Parade and will return on January 2nd. This will be a wonderful way to celebrate, not only the team’s victory but also Mrs. Gonzales’s illus- trious coaching career. She began as a cheerleader herself at Questa High. A talented coach, she has taken the team to Nationals in Florida, coached numerous cheerleaders to win All-American where they have performed at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, the London Parade, and the Aloha Bowl in Hawaii to name a few. Coach Kathy’s teams have won countless awards over the years at competitions Photos by Brandon Gonzales and cheer camps alike. Front row left to right; Kristal Vigil, Ari Ortega, Nelly Lacome, Mikaela Romero, Clarissa Arellano, Kalena Trujillo. Back Row Christina Cisneros, Emma Medina, One of Coach Kathy’s past cheerlead- Karina Rael, Jenna Hernandez, Coach Kathy Gonzales, Jordyn Martinez, Nadia Gallegos, Jadyn Cintas, Tiana Medina ers, Rianna Ortega, has a distinguished history as a cheerleader. She was an All Gonzales, Kathy’s husband and Questa American for two years and her trips Schools Athletic Coordinator. Coach to London were life-changing oppor- Kathy also has family support from her tunities and experiences for her. As a son, Brandon Gonzales, who is her assis- CELEBRATING senior, she discovered that the trips, all tant cheer coach and has been a tremen- her awards and being an All American dous help to the team and to his mom. QUESTA CHEER! looked really good on her resume. Two This once in a lifetime opportuni- of Coach Kathy’s former cheerleaders are ty for Questa Cheer will not happen Clarissa Arellano, All-American Emma Medina now cheering at the collegiate level. Aa- without family and community support. Jadyn Cintas Tiana Medina liyah Duran cheers for Adams State Col- The team is raising money for the trip lege and Sierra Cisneros will be cheering through various Go Fund Me pages Christina Cisneros Ari Ortega, All-American for Highlands University. Other former and other fundraisers. Please contact Jenna Hernandez, All-American Karina Rael cheerleaders were on the Taos Extreme Coach Kathy Gonzales for information Nadia Gallegos Mikaela Romero Team and All-Star Teams and they all on how to help the girls get to London. Nelly Lacome, All-American Kalena Trujillo have Coach Kathy to thank. See more on their Questa Cheer Face- Coach Kathy receives encourage- book Page https://www.facebook.com/ Jordyn Martinez, All-American Kristal Vigil ment and support from Coach Manuel questa.cheer/

POSITIVE THOUGHTS from page 1 or good looks of someone, be happy for Oh, positive thoughts... September sang and prayed, “let it begin with me.” them. Pride is silly. Laugh with yourself begins with Labor Day: a commemo- September 21 is also World Alzheimers that’s good news! and at how big or good or smart you ration of the laborers who make things Day. Keep your brain healthy by keeping I don’t know how to stop violence in think you are. And, eating meat? Well, happen and of their hard-won fight for it active. Read, play cards and chess and America but I do know how to ferret out it is now well known that eating more honest pay, respect, and safe working games. Do things that make you think. and redeem violence in me, my mind, veggies per meal than anything else, conditions in America. A great debt is Eat lots of greens and good fats. The my actions, and my life. Most of us especially greens, is the healthiest way to owed to the laborers of the past and to brain needs them. would say, “I’m not violent.” You or I may eat. Eating less meat or fish is good for those who still fight the good fight for all September 23 is the Autumnal not be a person who shoots or harms you, good for the planet, and definitely working people. Equinox. Celebrate it with a squash soup others–being judgmental is aggressive, good for edible animals! September 8 is Grandparents’ Day. made with fresh picked squash and herbs being prideful or arrogant is too. Jealousy Unfortunately, violence is easily Goodness gracious, the elders in our from the garden or from Cerro Vista is a form of violence inside one’s mind fostered. Fortunately, goodness is too. life are such a treasure. The stories they Farm or the Questa Farmers Market! and in the thoughts aimed at others. In And since more people are fundamen- could tell, the wisdom they have learned, We are surrounded by such beauty. all honesty, even eating animal flesh is a tally good, kind, respectful, and caring the achievements they have accom- Our lives are shared with good people shared violence, and I say that as some- in the world than the loud, tiny minority plished. Sit with your grandparents and and loving animals. There is so much to one who eats meet. who are not, good triumphs (yeah!) even ask them to tell you a story or two. celebrate. I think Mother Earth feels our Positive thoughts? Yes! Turn jealousy though it might not seem so these days, September 21 is International Day happiness and positive thoughts, which into a celebration of the achievements especially in America. of Peace. May it be so, and as St. Francis makes her happy.

28 September 2019 • Questa Economic Development Fund SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

ESOTERIC ASTROLOGY DATES TO REMEMBER SKYDANCE ESOTERIC ASTROLOGY by Charlene R. Johnson SEPTEMBER 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019

VIRGO, LIBRA & SCORPIO SEPTEMBER 1 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM SEPTEMBER 19 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Questa Farmers Market QEDF Agricultural Forum, Questa VFW “The world is full of magic things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W. B. Yeats SEPTEMBER 1 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (see Page 6) We have mentioned the progression of evolution as we trip around the zodiac: from baby in Aries, toddler in Taurus, Capital Christmas Tree Ornament Making at Questa SEPTEMBER 20 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM to marriage in Libra, and then the focus on others as we continue to the end. One of the most fascinating progressions Farmers Market Questa Library Kid’s Program, concerns the succession of Virgo, followed by Libra, and then Scorpio. SEPTEMBER 2 Homeschoolers Welcome! As we enter the season of Virgo this month it is worth pondering upon the entanglement of these three signs. Many Red River Valley Buckaroo Ball SEPTEMBER 20-23 eons ago astrologers used only 10 signs, but that system didn’t work so well. So, one sign, The Claws was split to create Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade - Brandenburg Virgo and Scorpio with Libra dropped in between. The Claws was thought to look like a scorpion with large claws SEPTEMBER 3 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Park which also looked like scales. Once Libra became associated with the Vernal Equinox and balance, its association with Carson National Forest Public Meeting, Scorpio’s claws faded, and Astraeia, the Goddess of Justice was partnered with Libran law. Until then, Astraeia had Red River Convention Center (see page 14) SEPTEMBER 21 always been associated with the constellation Virgo, so that association also faded until we now have three distinct SEPTEMBER 3 6:00 PM International Day of Peace, signs. But the entanglement continues. Questa School Board Meeting World Alzheimer’s Day An ancient book (quoted in other books which have lost its title) says: “Virgo is the witch who prepares the SEPTEMBER 4 2:30-4:30 PM SEPTEMBER 22 ingredients which are weighed in the balances of Libra, and in Scorpio, the magic is carried forward.” This means that Car-free Day in Virgo I discovered Christ in myself; in Libra I fluctuate between pairs of opposites – form and Christ nature – until I Library Advisory Board Meeting, Questa Public attain balance and equilibrium is reached. In Scorpio I am tested as to which will triumph, form or the Christ within, Library, All Welcome SEPTEMBER 22 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Real or unreal, Truth or illusion.” Wonderful things to ponder as we enter the next three months. SEPTEMBER 6 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Questa Farmers Market Questa Library Kid’s Program, TWIRL! SEPTEMBER 23 Everyone: As Saturn goes direct in its own sign of Capricorn prepare for sterner times. SEPTEMBER 7-8 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Autumnal Equinox, first day of Autumn. Rio Costilla Studio Tour Equal length of day and night. SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 24 6:00 PM a C g H ARIES Planet: Mercury MARCH 20 – APRIL 19 LIBRA Planet: Uranus SEPT 22 – OCT 22 Enchanted Circle Century Bike Tour, Questa Village Council Meeting, Village Hall Dynamic: You’re in familiar territory the first half of the month. Dynamic: Strange, but not a challenge to be found. Enchanted Circle SEPTEMBER 24 6:00 PM Direction: But you want to deal with it in new, higher ways. Direction: If you think you’re going backwards, it’s all an illusion. Questa School Board Meeting Soul Thought: For the sake of one and all. Soul Thought: “Don’t measure yourself from the top of your head SEPTEMBER 8 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to the ground; measure yourself from your chin up to the sky.” Movie, Questa Farmers Market SEPTEMBER 24 10:00 AM TAURUS b Planet: Vulcan APRIL 19 – MAY 20 Little Boy SEPTEMBER 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Red River Chamber Board Meeting, Dynamic: A challenge to your hopes and aspirations slowly Red River Conference Center evolves through the latter half of the month. SCORPIO h Planet: Mars E OCT 22 – NOV 21 Carson National Forest Public Meeting, Questa Direction: Establish a solid foundation the first half of the month. Dynamic: This is a time when things can come to fruition. Ranger District Office (see page 14) SEPTEMBER 24 Soul Thought: What can shake solid foundations? Direction: Pay scrupulous attention to the details. SEPTEMBER 12 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM National Voter Registration Day Soul Thought: What is the symbolism of ripening fruit? GEMINI c Planet: Venus D MAY 20 – July 20 Rural Bookmobile, Roots & Wings Community School SEPTEMBER 24 5:00 PM Dynamic: You may feel a bit isolated at first, but others step in SAGITTARIUS i Planet: Earth O NOV 21 – DEC 20 in Lama Red River Town Council, along the way. Dynamic: This month will offer an opportunity to shift from old SEPTEMBER 12 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Red River Conference Center Direction: Isolation can be a time to get things done. school to new. Rural Bookmobile, Questa Post Office SEPTEMBER 27 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Soul Thought: Or a time for silence and introspection. Direction: Try it! You’ll like it! SEPTEMBER 13 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Questa Library Kid’s Program, ArtKids! Soul Thought: Fanaticism is the scourge of the Earth. CANCER d Planet: Neptune I July 20 – JULY 22 Questa Library Kid’s Program, ArtKids! SEPTEMBER 27 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM j G Dynamic: It doesn’t get much deeper than this. CAPRICORN Planet: Saturn DEC 20 – JAN 19 SEPTEMBER 13 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Free Food at North Central NM Food Pantry! Direction: Suggest that you dive! Dynamic: Things may get a little more down to earth, a little Free Food at North Central NM Food Pantry! SEPTEMBER 28 10:00 AM Soul Thought: Or not. Flopping about in shallow water is always more “real.” QHS Homecoming Parade. More Festivities a choice. Direction: Take what you have learned into this next phase. SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (see page 18) Soul Thought: What is Real? Full Moon Community Yoga, Free at OCHO LEO e Planet: Sun A JULY 22 – AUG 22 SEPTEMBER 29 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM k F SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dynamic: It’s a time of equality for all. AQUARIUS Planet: Jupiter JAN 19 – FEB 18 Questa Farmers Market Direction: Determine where you are uneven. Dynamic: The world seems to revolve around this ongoing Wags and Wine, Brandenburg Park, Red River Soul Thought: What does it mean to step onto the scales? challenge. SEPTEMBER 15 For a complete list of September events in Red River, Direction: Allow it to help you define your goals. f B International Day of Democracy go to https://redriver.org/events/calendar/2019/9 VIRGO Planet: Moon AUG 22 – SEPT 22 Soul Thought: This too shall end. Dynamic: It’s your season. SEPTEMBER 15 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Direction: Get to know that Divine spark within. PISCES l Planet: Pluto J FEB 18 – MAR 20 Questa Farmers Market SEPTEMBER IS: Baby Safety Month Soul Thought: Its job is to save the world. Dynamic: Mostly a great month for business. SEPTEMBER 16 6:00 PM Direction: Insights are available for your next step. Hispanic Heritage Month Vida Del Norte Free Narcan Training, Soul Thought: “Who looks without, dreams. Who looks within, Childhood Obesity and Cancer Awareness month Questa Youth Center awakes.” Carl Jung Self-care Awareness month SEPTEMBER 17 National Suicide Prevention Month Constitution Day, Citizenship Day National Farm Animals Awareness Week – Third SEPTEMBER 17 4:00 PM -7:00 PM Week of September To discover your Rising Sign, or for more information, contact Charlene R. Johnson, Keep Kids Creative Week – September 17-21, 2018 www.SkyDanceAstrology.com, or email: [email protected] Carson National Forest Public Meeting, Sagebrush Inn, Taos (see page 14) (Third Full Monday through Friday Week) Esoteric Astrology is focused on the rising sign more than the sun sign (we suggest you read both) and provides Active Aging Week – September 23 – 29, 2018 clarity, direction and answers for those seeking a higher level of life. SEPTEMBER 19 10:30 AM - NOON Wildcat Kitty Club Questa Public Library

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list of people who clean houses, Bluegrass Music Jam The HELP WANTED RED RIVER COMMUNITY especially for short-term and Half acre Lots for sale by Juice Caboose in Red River, every QISD-Questa Schools Job HOUSE BINGO Need Something? vacation rentals. If you would like owner with financing 10% Thursday night at 6:30 pm Vacancies– First grade down, $250.00 a month Every Friday & Saturday night to be in the directory, please call Weekly Music Jam Rael’s Have Something? teacher, Secondary Social Studies payments. Located in Questa, at 6:30 PM. September is our Coffee House in Questa, Every Teacher, 3 Educational Assistants. so we can tell people about you! Village water and Sewer, last month for BINGO! Check Thursday at 6:00 pm. See ad on this page. 575-586-2149. natural gas, power and website calendar for changes: LIST IT Part-time Cleaning Person, telephone. Close to schools Redrivercommunityhouse. Looking for someone who likes to with village maintained com $20 cash/person for 10 IN THE clean house and earn extra money. ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH streets. Located on Shirley games CLASSIFIEDS! Vacation rental in El Rito. $20/hr. CORPS Join a team of young Drive off Don Martinez Street. 575-586-1363. adults serving AmeriCorps Call Jana 575-770-3812. Len Nils Beke has joined the Housecleaner Looking for terms. We are accepting Starting at flat rate Manitos Project and is working $10 for 25 words or less someone to clean for a person with applications for our Fall to recover the Spanish language LIKE US Conservation Crews. Multiple WANTED (25 word min. disabilities, 16 hours a month (2 place names in our communities positions for 18-25 year-olds SCRAPPED VINTAGE VEHICLES ON 50 word max) days) at $13 an hour. Must have of northern NM and Southern this Fall season. Earn $760 for truck bed garden landscaping reliable transportation, references CO. If you are interested or have every two weeks, and $1,612 at the Farmer’s Market site. Old and FACEBOOK! and undergo a background check. information to share, please contact DelRioColoradoADs@ Call 575-640-8789. Education Award. Apply rusty, one piece or different parts. him. His email address is lenbeke@ Questa Del gmail.com Wild and Scenic Rivers Visitor online: www.youthcorps.org, Contact Farmers Market Manager unm.edu or www.facebook.com/ Center is seeking seasonal or call (575) 751-1420. Gaea McGahee at (575) 224-2102 manitotopos/ This is a wonderful Rio News volunteers to help operate the or [email protected] and worthy project! Visitor Center. Starting October 1, 6 hours per day anywhere from 1 FOR SALE VOLUNTEER QUESTA FARMERS MARKET day per week to 5 days per week Solid oak regulation pool OPPORTUNITIES 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT depending upon your availability. table, cue sticks, balls, lights. Great Questa Del Rio Colorado at the Questa Visitor Center Please contact the Wild Rivers condition. Previous owner: Ray News looking for: Questa, Parking Lot. MUSIC LINEUP FOR Visitor Center for more information Vinella. $1500, call Lynn or Krissie San Cristobal, Lama, Cerro and SEPTEMBER: September 1 Chris and JOB VACANCIES at 586-1150. at 586-0515. Educational Correspondents Rodney Arellano - September 8 • 1st grade teacher Do You Have a Home Rehab and a Social Media Coordinator. Carlos Rael - September 15 Michael If anyone needs chile, Mariachi • Secondary social studies teacher Business? The Questa Lodging Email [email protected] Rael and ¡Mariachi Questa! • 3 Educational Assistants Questa still has green ($9) and Project is compiling a list of Questa- or call 575.586.2149. Can start Good News For Dog Lovers: Red Application Packet Available at area GB-98 contractors, roofers, red medium and hot ($7). Please immediately! River Bark Park is open 24/7/365, http://qisd-nm.schoolloop.com landscapers, electricians, plumbers, spread the word! Ask any Mariachi YAY! See page 12 for more and handymen and women to member or call 779-5601. NOTICES information. Application packet should include: Complete QISD rehabilitate homes in Questa. If you The Questa Economic Certified Application, Letter of Interest, Current Resume, Freshly harvested Tipi (teepee) The Questa Visitor Center own a business in the Questa area, Development Fund will host a (3) Three Employment or Education References (Include poles for sale. Poles are pre-order is now open 7 days a week, have a Questa business license, and community forum to discuss the Current Names, Titles, Addresses and Phone Numbers) 10am-3pm for the summer. Check fall into one of these categories, and harvested for you. Denubbed, future of agriculture in Questa and Satisfactory Background Investigation. All applications will us out when you visit the Questa please call to get in our directory peeled, and dried. Delivery and set the surrounding communities. The be screened. Selected applicants will be invited so we can send home rehab up available for an extra charge. QEDF is looking to provide technical Farmers Market on Sundays! The address is 1 NM Highway for an interview. customers to you! 575-586-2149 Multiple lengths available. Contact assistance grants to the agriculture 38. (In Questa turn at the light INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS (more details on page 4) Wendy for price: thetipilady@ community. The forum will be held WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Housesitters: The Questa at the Questa VFW on Thursday, onto Highway 38 and make an gmail.com or 541-497-0287. immediate left into the parking lot). Lodging Project is compiling a list September 19th at 6:00 PM. All Submit Applications to: 575.586.2149 of housesitters. If you would like LAND FOR SALE are welcome to attend regardless Kathy Gonzales, Human Resources Specialist to be in the directory, please call of what level of agriculture you Music lessons - piano, guitar, 35 gorgeous (not all flat) Questa Independent School District so we can tell people about you! may be involved in. Please contact ukulele, accordion, base, saxophone off-the-grid acres in Sunshine P.O. BOX 440 575-586-2149. Malaquias Rael at 575-779-0623. and recorder, contact Nat Wilson, Questa, NM 87556 Housecleaners: The Questa Valley. Reduced to $20,000. Call See article on page 4 for more 575-779-2725, lessons at La Sala Lodging Project is compiling a 575-586-1363 information. in Questa, 2331 Hwy 522.

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CHURCH QUESTA LODGING PROJECT CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTORY Call 586-2258 or email [email protected] HOUSING AVAILABLE AVENIDA DE ELIZ Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home tucked LAMA LOFT QUESTA KAGYU MILA GURU SANGHA away in the heart of Questa off of highway Tibetan Buddhism Unique lofted 1 bedroom, 1 bath home in 522, located close to the elementary school. ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CHURCH IN QUESTA Thursday at 4pm Chenrezig Lama; house sits on 3 acres and is only 5 years This restored, authentic adobe home has Father Andrew Ifele 586-0470 Friday 8am-Green Tara old. Perfect for a 1 person or a couple. There full kitchen, washer and dryer, one common Saturday 6pm, [email protected] are many special features to this home. Rent room, and incredible views. Fenced property Sunday 7am in Spanish -11am in English www.earthjourney.org is $1250 per month, plus utilities. for horses or cows and old corrals (No dog or MISSION CHURCHES: 586-1454 or 586-1038 SOUTH KIOWA cats accepted inside or outside of the home). Sagrado Corazon in Costillo - Sunday 9am 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bath, master It’s also on an acequia/water ditch for folks Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Cerro- bedroom with walk-in closet, bath features a who want to garden. The landlord lives right 2nd & 4th Saturdays 4PM RED RIVER garden tub and double sinks. Formal dining next door, an elderly man who is quiet Santo Niño in Amalia- 1st & 3rd Saturdays 4pm CROSS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP room, large living room, sunny kitchen with and respectful. $1200. Per month, $1200 HARVEST QUESTA (Standing in the Gap) newer appliances and island, separate laun- deposit. Tenant responsible for all utilities. Pastors Kristi & Johnny Gonzales The Way Coffee House, 201 W. Main Street dry room with new washer/dryer, window Available now. 2558 Hwy 522 Sunday 10:00am, Wednesday 6:30pm blinds throughout, skylights, vaulted ceilings, LAMA FOREST SERVICE AREA Sunday 11 AM- 12:30 PM Children’s Church at Both Times plenty of storage, huge covered deck, on one 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer home nestled next Phone 575-770-5906 Pastor Chris Torres (505) 600-5859 acre, apple trees, beautiful daylilies grow to the forest. Nice quiet area with great views, Visit us online: HarvestQuesta.org naturally, oversized 2 car garage, $1450 per large yard space, full size washer and dryer FAITH MOUNTAIN FELLOWSHIP month plus $1000 move-in deposit. LIVING WORD MINISTRIES Corner of River Street and Copper King Trail in a nice sized laundry room, semi-furnished. Pastors Peter and Gayle Martinez Sunday 10:30am This home is perfect for a small family wanting to live quietly in Questa. All utilities 12 Llano Road FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF RED RIVER are tenants’ responsibility. Propane heat. No Service: Sunday 10:30 am 103 High Cost Trail pets allowed. Housing assistance considered. Nursery and Kids’ Church at 10:30am Sundays 8:15am and 10:30am $1000 per month plus $1000 deposit. Avail- Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Pastor Joe Phillips 754-2882 www.lwmsite.org able September 1. ST. EDWIN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 586-1587 North End of Silver Bell Trail PATH OF LOVE Saturday 6pm (Confession prior to Mass or by appt.) Teachings of Herman Rednick Father Andrew Ifele 586-0470 Sunday 8am class and meditation 586-1454, Hilece Sunday 11am Alice Bailey Theosophy Study Group Fuelwood Permits, Maps & More 586-4641, Francis QUESTA CHURCH OF CHRIST available from Carson 2 miles north of Questa on State Road 522 We are excited to offer Bible Class at National Forest 9:30am on Sundays Followed by worship at 10:15am By Denise Ottaviano Forest maps are $14. Maps for the CNF and all We pray you will join us! Fuelwood permits, maps, Interagency Passes, other national forests in the country can also be and other products will once again be available purchased online at http://www.nationalforest- for purchase at the Carson National Forest (CNF) mapstore.com/. Yoga Sala Schedule Supervisor’s Office in Taos. These products are also For a listing of our forest maps, visit our AA available at all ranger district offices. webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/car- MEETINGS Monday, 4:30-6 pm son/maps-pubs Slo Yo with Lou. As an added convenience, we will also be Sundays 10-11:00 am America the Beautiful Interagency An- NO CLASS ON LABOR DAY, SEPT. 2 offering Saturday sales on a temporary basis. The Open Meeting Supervisor’s Office will be open on five Saturdays nual Passes are $80. For more information Questa Youth Center Tuesday, 9-10:30 am from August 31 through September 28 from 9:00 about these passes visit the following webpage: Mondays 7:00pm Gentle Flow/Restore with Gaea. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/carson/passes- Harvest Questa a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2558 Highway 522 Thursday, permits/?cid=fseprd553944 10-11:30 am Starting Monday, August 26, office hours at Tuesdays 7:00pm Rock permits must be obtained at the Ranger Gentle Basic Yoga with Willow the Supervisor’s Office in Taos will be 8:00 a.m. Erik's Workshop to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. until District office where the rock will be collected. 417 E. High St., Red River Thursday evening, 5:30-7 pm further notice. Customers may purchase all products by check, Flow/Deep Stretch with Gaea. Dead & down fuelwood permits are $20 credit/debit card or cash. AA WORDS OF INSPIRATION Free Full Moon Community Yoga, for 5 cords, with a maximum of 10 cords per For more information about the Carson NF FOR SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 14, 10:00 am “We have learned that the satisfaction of household per year. Fuelwood permits are valid visit our webpage www.fs.usda.gov/carson or Special Rate for Teachers and Students: until December 31, 2019. Facebook page www.facebook.com/CarsonNF/. instincts cannot be the sole aim of our lives.” Drop-in for $10! –ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 8 Highway 38, Questa • Yogasalaquesta.org “USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.”

Questa Economic Development Fund • September 2019 31 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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