About Memory Heart of A Journey, A Life and Desire the Gila Page 28 exposure Page 12 Page 25 Arts & Leisure in Southern New Mexico MARCH 2020 Volume 25 • Number 3 A new home? We just found ours!

SILVER CITY PROPERTIES JOINS THE BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® REAL ESTATE FAMILY

Two leading names in real estate have come together to create exceptional real estate experiences for buyers and sellers. Known for being a forward-thinking, high-tech real estate agency with agents embodying the qualities of integrity, honesty, extra effort, and knowledge, Silver City now has the marketing power of a brand that has been part of the American home for over 90 years.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver City is changing the business of real estate.

If you’re looking to buy a home, sell your property, or even if you are an agent looking to join us, we invite you to drop by our office, visit us online atbettersilvercity.com or call us at 575-538-0404.

2 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

For information contact Tracy Bauer- Associate Broker Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver City Cell: (575) 534-7926 Main office: (575) 538-0404 [email protected]

Nice rural setting south of the golf course with great long A new home?If you’ve been looking range views. for acreage to build or set up a manufactured home, this may be what you’re looking for. We justMLS# 36721. found $28,000 ours!

SILVER CITY PROPERTIES JOINS THE ® TinyBETTER house HOMES living AND at GARDENS its best! REAL ESTATE FAMILY Tiny Silver Development 1 ThreeTwo leadingunits are names still in available real estate haveproperty, come together all appliances to create exceptional real estate experiences for buyers and sellers. Known for being a forward-thinking, high-tech real estate agency with agents in thisembodying development! the qualities Pickof integrity, honesty,included extra and effort, you and own knowledge, Silver City now has the marketing power of a brand that has been part of the American home for over 90 years. from one of these fabulous your own real estate. Call Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver City is changing the business of real estate. contemporary designs. Each for pricing and financing If you’re looking to buy a home, sell your property, or even if you are an agent looking to join us, we comesinvite completelyyou to drop by setour up,office, visit options.us online atbettersilvercity.com or call us at 575-538-0404. taxed and assessed as real

Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

Main Office: Mimbres Office: 120 E. 11th St., Silver City, NM 2991 Highway 35, Mimbres, NM Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Office: (575) 538-0404 Office: (575) 574-8798 www.bettersilvercity.com www.mimbresvalleyrealestate.com [email protected] [email protected] Patrick Conlin, Broker

Beautiful, peaceful 11.1 acres on Bear Creek Road. There is SO CLOSE TO TOWN - 10 acre Wonderful corner lot with 20+ acres of rural land ready for public electric near the property parcel with a well - horses OK. mature fruit trees and a great This a lovely 3 bedroom your site-built home. Property for easy improvements.Bear Creek Solid producing well, tested at TWO business income locations home with a terrific outdoor patio for gatherings! sunroom in back. Come and borders BLM land for lots of privacy! runs through the north part of the 10 gallons a minute for8 hours. Well maintained home withlarge Property is at the end of Canyon with high-traffic. Easily accessed see it today! MLS# 37039 Electric andphone are to property property, and seller will provide kitchen/dining and extra pantry in lines. Nice views of the Pyramid a 1/8 acre-foot water right (split Country Estates off a cul-de-sac. areas in the heart of Silver City $168,000 the laundry/utility room. This home Mountains with wide open space to fromowner’s adjacent property). Some low oaks throughout. Long is ready to move in to! 2 carports with goodsignage. Each location relax and enjoy life in New Mexico! MLS# 36985 $39,900 rangeviews to the south and west. MLS #37046 $29,000 Driveway has been cut in. Several (oneworks for an RV). Storage shed/ has a coin-operated laundry and a good building sites to be picked work shed out back. Lots to offer for coin or card operated car wash in from. Some offerall around views the price! MLS# 37052 $120,000 and some are more sheltered. the parking lot. At 407Hudson Street, MLS#37041 $55,000 the car wash consists of 4 bays and an equipment room, and at 121 W Located new schools and

12th Street, there is a coin-operated hospital, this well-maintained Spacious two story home with Nice home in Tyrone with laundry and two car wash buildings: Comfortable Mimbres home with Nice, home features 3 bedrooms, 2 Living room features upgraded, open kitchen! each with 3 bays to total 6). This HUGE shop. upgraded electrical, large CUSTOM HOME ON GILA NAT’L wood cabinets in kitchen and a beehive gas fireplace, beamed combination family/living and FOREST BOUNDARY! Private upgraded, wood vanity inbath. is an established business with baths, private back yard withroom ceilings and surround sound. dining room, and sun roomor location. One owner, lightly lived in Home has been freshly painted Gorgeous kitchen with lots of storage, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large astable and repeat customer base. for the RV, granite counters, hobby room with lots of light. and has a brand new, 30 year roof! pull out shelves, stained glass light kitchen with upgrades planned for new Light and open living area with fixtures, gardenwindow, and all The business lends itself to some Two bedrooms and one full bath counters and stainless appliances. laminateflooring. Home has new custom cabinets, tile floors, on- stainless appliances. Laundry room/ upstairs, and a lower level bedroom High beamedceiling in the living room fixtures with LED lighting and all tremendous expansion capabilities pantry combo. Huge master suite with 3/4bathroom downstairs. Built- which features a woodstove/fireplace new ceiling fans in all bedrooms, if desired.Super clean business and demand water heater, refrigerated with sitting area and baywindow. and built in bookcases. Spacious living room and familyroom. Chain Garage/shop has 3 compartments; ins throughout this home provide guest rooms. Nicelaundry room. link dog run on side and back. machines that are always kept in air and SIPpanel construction for 1car garage in front, workshop lots of extra storage, and there Large covered porches in the front Home has newer furnace, water area in the center and 2 car garage is a utility/storage/bonus room in and back to enjoy the mountain views. heater and cooler has all new operable condition. Highway 90 is in the back. Shop has 3 swamp extra insulation and much much the basement area as well. Easy Workshop/storage. Forthe recreational insideparts. Nice, corner lot with a State Highway thatis the southern coolers,woodstove, compressor enthusiast, there is direct access into room to expand and add a second to maintain backyard with privacy piping and 220 plugs. Beautiful the Elk Pasture area in GMU 24. Hunt bath! This is a really nice home access to Silver City from more. MLS# 37044 $199,000 private courtyardin front with covered fencing. MLS #36681 $189,900 for elk, whitetail, muledeer & Merriam and it’s ready foryou to move in! Interstate 10. 1,190,000 MLS# 36741 porch. Back porch with patio area. turkey. Horses allowed. Take a look! MLS# 36997 $129,000 MLS# 36989 $320,000 MLS# 37022 $129,000 DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 3

PUBLISHER Richard Coltharp 1740-A Calle de Mercado Contents 575-524-8061 Las Cruces, NM 88005 [email protected] 575-524-8061 www.desertexposure.com 25 29 EDITOR Elva K. Österreich 575-680-1978 [email protected] ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 Desert Exposure is published [email protected] monthly and distributed free of charge at choice establishments throughout southern New Mexico. SILVER CITY SALES Mail subscriptions are $54 plus tax Mariah Walker 575-993-8193 for 12 issues. Single copies by mail [email protected] $5. All contents © 2020 OPC News, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion DISTRIBUTION of this publication may be reproduced COORDINATOR without written permission. Teresa Tolonen 575-680-1841 All rights to material by outside contributors revert to the author. [email protected] Views expressed in articles, advertisements, graphics and/or LAYOUT AND DESIGN photos appearing in Desert Exposure 16 Stacey Neal, Elva K. Österreich do not necessarily reflect the views of and Monica Kekuewa the editors or advertisers. Desert Exposure is not responsible for unsolicited submissions of articles COLUMNISTS or artwork. Submissions by mail must Susan Golightly, include a self-addressed, stamped Sheila Sowder, Bert Stevens, envelope for reply or return. It will Jim Duchene and Gabriele Teich be assumed that all submissions, including email letters, are intended WEB DESIGNERS for publication. All submissions, including letters to the editor, may be Ryan Galloway edited for length, style and content. Elva K. Osterreich 27 ABOUT THE COVER: Luis Navarro specializes in 4 RAISINGDAD • Revenge of the Missing Key Some people may not be voting well by Susan custom artwork, often work- Golightly Did the baby do it? by Jim and Henry Duchene ing with the airbrush, to create portraiture, landscapes, fanta- 24 TALKING HORSES • A Collection of Thoughts 5 GUEST COLUM • Saving Our Lands sy, contemporary and classical A father’s legacy by Tom Udall Helpful hints for some masters by Scott Thom- son concepts as well as logo design. For this image he worked with 6 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • Caffeinated A little coffee in my cup by Elva K. Österreich 25 ADVENTURES • Heart of the Gila the staff at the Las Cruces In- Heading to the woods to work by Melissa ternational Film Festival to pull 6 VIEW FROM HERE • Urban/Rural Divide Green an imaginative poster for their Legislative committee chairs by Walt Rubel special 2020 poster concept. Na- 26 HIGH PLACES • Exploring our Monument varro’s work can be found at lu- 8 EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS • Embrace Sadness Hiking near the Permian Trackways isnavarroart.com and he can be Life is about more than happy by Abe Villar- reached at [email protected] real 27 PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • Green Chile Grat- for more information. itude Buckhorn back in business by Richard The film festival takes place 10 MEMORIES OF MURDER • ‘Cricket in the Web’ this year March 4-8 and features A complex, unsolved death Coltharp feature films, shorts, workshops, the opening night of the event, at panels and star power as well. 7 p.m. on March 4. More on the 12 ARTS EXPOSURE • Memory and Desire 28 TUMBLEWEEDS • A Journey, A Life Guest artist creates projects by Elva K. Öster- Making his way by Austin Beltran Guiterrez Richard Dreyfuss will be on festival, including tickets and reich hand to introduce and talk about a full schedule, can be found at 29 PUBLIC LANDS • Watchful Eyes his feature film “Astronaut” on lascrucesfilmfest.com. 14 ARTS EXPOSURE • Arts Scene Grazing regulation changes by Laurie Ford Upcoming area arts happenings 30 EXPLORING HISTORY • Labyrinth of Blood 16 ARTS EXPOSURE • Botanical Inking Of Apaches and the Spanish Empire by Mike Electric Sun Tattoo Studio by Elva K. Öster- Cook Postcards From the Edge reich Desert Exposure Travels 32 RED OR GREEN • Dining Guide Twana Sparks visited Delhi, 17 ARTS EXPOSURE • Art Speaks to Alden Restaurants in southwest New Mexico And she talks back by Jen Gruger India and here is pictured 35 VIEW FROM THE CUBE • ‘Earth Shaking Roar’ hanging out with the staff Aerobee launches by Michael Shinabery of La Sagrita. (Photo by 18 ARTS EXPOSURE • Gallery Guide Rahima Teall) Where to find art and more in southern New Mexico 36 STARRY DOME • Canis Major, the Big Dog Hunter who always catches her prey by Bert If you have guests from out of Stevens town who are having a blast 19 LA PANTALLA PLATA • “The Milagro Beanfield and reading Desert Exposure, War” shoot them with your camera A classic New Mexico tale by Hap Hasard 37 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS • Events Guide What’s going on in March? and send us the photo with a little information. Or, if you are 20 BODY, MIND SPIRIT • Grant County Events traveling, don’t forget to share, 46 LIVING ON WHEELS •Advice From Service Weekly happenings in Grant County do the selfie thing and yourself Sector holding a copy of Desert 22 CARING DECISIONS • Planning Ahead How to avoid kicking yourself in the butt by Sheila Sowder Exposure it to editor@deser- Funeral peace of mind by Alexia Severson texposure.com or stick it in the mail to: Desert Exposure, 23 32 YEARS IN SILVER CITY • Voting is an Obli- 47 FARM & RANCH • Cowboy Days 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Pick up your hat, jump right in gation Cruces, NM 88005. 4 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

RAISINGDAD • JIM AND HENRY DUCHENE Revenge of the Missing Key Did the baby steal the keys again?

his morning my wife ask. about?” he asks as he sits down remote is?” “Okay, dad,” my wife tells him, greets me with a cup of We take our coffee cups and with us. It drives me nuts. and goes off in the direction of Tcoffee and a question. go out to the patio, enjoying the Getting old is funny. Most On those rare conversations the kitchen. “I won’t.” “Guess what dad found?” morning. I take my usual spot. times, my father can’t hear what where he doesn’t quite catch We sit there for a while. Me, Let’s see, what’s the only thing My wife takes hers. we’re saying when we’re talking what we’re saying, he’ll just taking a sip or two of my cof- my father’s been looking for “When he got dressed yester- to him from only a few feet away, ask us afterward what we were fee. My father, wiping the sweat these days? What’s the only thing day to go on his walk,” she says, but somehow he hears every- talking about. First he’ll ask my from his forehead. I told you it my father’s been blaming every- “he decided to wear his black thing we don’t want him to hear. wife, then he’ll ask me, and then was hot. body but himself for misplacing? pants...” He can be in the den with the he’ll compare our stories to see “I heard you found your keys,” What’s the air-speed velocity of Black pants? It was 84 degrees television on. We can be in the if we’re lying to him. It’s gotten I tell him. an unladen swallow? outside! Way too hot to be walk- kitchen with the radio on. We to the point where I’ll wait until He shakes his head and laughs. “The keys the baby stole?” I ing around in black pants. can have our backs to him. He we’re upstairs alone in our bed- “Yeah, heehee. I found them.” venture, taking a sip of my cof- “...and there they were. In his can be facing away from us. But room before I tell my wife any- I wait. fee. pocket all this time.” if I whisper to my wife, “Do you thing. He doesn’t elaborate. Ouch, it’s hot... but it keeps We shake our heads and laugh want to go see that new Marvel Sometimes it works, some- “Where did you find them?” me from laughing out loud. to ourselves. And then we talk movie?” my father will interject, times it doesn’t. “What?” I know the baby didn’t take about other things. We talk “The one with those superhe- Sure, I could wait until he goes “Where did you find them?” them. My wife knows the baby about the upcoming election. roes?”. to bed, but that would be a long “Find what?” didn’t take them. The only per- We talk about the next impeach- On the other hand, I could be wait. “Your keys.” son who doesn’t seem to know ment du jour. We talk about the sitting right next to him and ask, A VERY long wait. “Where did I find my keys?” is my father. According to him, last time we were in the house “Do you know where the remote “Ready for breakfast?” my “Yeah.” his 2-year-old great-grandson alone together for any length of to the TV is?” wife asks, getting up. “Oh, yeah--heehee--they were snatched his keys out of his time. You know, my wife sure “The what?” he’ll say. “Sure, sweetie,” I tell her. in my pants.” hand, stole his car, and maxed does look pretty with the sun- “The remote to the TV.” “Need help?” “In your pants?” out his credit cards playing light hitting her just so... “The what to the TV?” “I’m fine,” she says. “Finish “Yeah, in my pants. The maid blackjack in Vegas. And THAT’s when my father “The remote.” your coffee.” must have put them there.” Of course, I’m joking. decides to show up. He has that “To the TV?” “Not too much for me,” my fa- It was poker. kind of timing. “Yeah.” ther tells her. “You always serve REVENGE “Where did he find them?” I “What are you guys talking “Why would I know where the me too much.” continued on page 9

Introducing our NEW Deming Specialty Clinic Now Open

EricSandoval, MD Kermie Robinson, MD John Ramirez, MD Victor Barnica, MD Steven Marks, MD Orthopedic Sports Genera l Su rgery Genera l Su rgery Colon & Ears, Nose Medicine 575.556.6400 575.522.0329 Rectal Su rgery and Throat 575.556.6440 575.556.5914 575.556.1860 Memorial Specialty Clinic

721 E. Holly St. Suite B u Deming, NM 88030

ThisfacilityanditsaffiliatescomplywithapplicableFederalcivilrightslawsanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,age,disability,orsex. ATENCIÓN: se habla español, tiene asu disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al1-575-522-8641. D77 baa ak0 n7n7zin: D77 saad bee y1n7[ti’go Diné Bizaad, saad bee 1k1’1n7da’1wo’d66’, t’11 jiik’eh, 47 n1 h0l=, koj8’ h0d77lnih 1- 575- 522- 8641. DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 5

GUEST COLUMN • TOM UDALL Climate, Nature Crises Looking to father’s vision for survival inica coogit icoga nica n his 1963 book “The Quiet national parks, six national the planet as we know it. Crisis,” my father, former monuments, nine recreation That’s why I’ve introduced Board Certi ed in Clinical Health Psychology IInterior Secretary Stewart areas, 20 historic sites and 56 the Thirty by Thirty Resolution 575 42-26 Udall, sounded the alarm about wildlife refuges that Stewart to Save Nature — a resolution eite arieeicom the creeping destruction of na- Udall helped create as secre- to set a national goal of protect- ture. tary of the Interior. In the face ing 30 percent of our lands and “Each generation has its of environmental damage and waters by 2030, with half pro- own rendezvous with the land, species loss, he worked with tected by mid-century. The res- for despite our fee titles and Congress and the president to olution reflects the will of the claims of ownership, we are all enact some of our country’s scientific community, including brief tenants on this planet,” he most successful conservation and scientists like E.O. Wilson, wrote. “By choice, or by default, programs, including the Land who say that we need to pro- Dr Elizabeth Babits we will carve out a land legacy and Water Conservation Fund, tect half the planet to save the • Training of horses in: classical dressage, • Standing Imported PRE/Andalusian stallions for our heirs.” the Clean Air Act, and the na- whole. doma vaquera, garrocha, alta escuela, general at stud horsemanship • Equine veterinarian: dentistry, lameness, This year would have been tional wilderness system. In the Equity, inclusion and environ- • Lessons, clinics, seminars, workshops available podiatry, wellness, behavior Stewart Udall’s 100th birthday. process, he protected millions mental justice must be our guid- willowcreekstallions.com • sangredereyesandalusians.com • [email protected] 575-779-2466 And 57 years after he wrote the of acres of public lands. ing lights — our true North Star “The Quiet Crisis” it is more ur- Now, the quiet crises my fa- — just like they were for my gent than ever that we heed his ther warned us about has risen father. Our conservation work Eagle Mail Services words — and follow his exam- to a crescendo that is impossi- must provide equitable access A MAIL & PARCEL CENTER ple — in order to save the nat- ble to ignore. Climate change to nature and a just distribution ural world. is widely acknowledged as an of its benefits. We must ensure UPS • FedEx • US Mail • Private Mailboxes As Interior secretary under existential threat to our plan- environmental justice for all. Re-Mailing • Fax • Copy • Notary Presidents Kennedy and John- et. Meanwhile, the nature cri- The future of our planet — and Open 9–5 Mon–Fri son, my father was the vision- sis has accelerated close to the of humanity itself — depends Denise Dewald, Owner 2311 Ranch Club Road Ph (575) 388-1967 ary leader of a burgeoning con- point of no return. We lose a on it. Silver City, NM 88061-7807 Fax (575) 388-1623 servation and environmental football-field’s-worth of nature Now, with the wonder and movement. During his first year every 30 seconds. And accord- beauty of the earth under [email protected] as secretary, then-Bureau of ing to a United Nations report, threat, we must listen to Stew- Reclamation Chief Floyd Domi- one million species are at risk art Udall’s plea: that we do well ny took him on a flight over of extinction because of human — by the planet, and by future southern Utah to show him the activity. generations. “next” big dam. My dad took one If we fail to enact the kind of look at the red-rock spires be- bold conservation framework Tom Udall is a United low and saw not a dam, but the my father envisioned, we will States Senator representing next national park. He carried forever lose millions of plant New Mexico. A member of this vision back to Washington, and animal species — the bio- the Democratic party, he D.C., and worked to establish diversity critical to our rich nat- has also served as a U.S. what is today Canyonlands Na- ural inheritance and fundamen- Representative and New tional Park. tal to our own survival. We will Mexico’s State Attorney 575-590-6081 • SILVER CITY, NM Canyonlands is one of four lose not just our way of life, but General.

Mary Hokom–Counseling Specializing in Family, Children, and Individual therapies with traditional and playful approaches to healing... 575-574-2163 [email protected] Located at 301 W. College Ave. Suite #1 Silver City, NM

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor • Registered Play Therapist • Infant Mental Health – Endorsed

Dear Friends, With bittersweet and heartfelt feelings, I'm announcing that on March 1st Guadalupe's will be under new owner/management, and will become "Amma Guadalupe's". It has been my profound honor and blessing the past 101/2 yrs to have served the Silver City community. I Fast, efficient, affordable thank all of my customers, new and old, for their patronage, friendship, and love. Amma Guadalupe's will continue to serve you with a similar eclectic blend of new and traditional licensed handyman service... supplies and gifts and have the same hours of business. I wish you all well. No job too big or small In thanks and gratitude, Nora The house Doctor does it all!! Free Estimates Guadalupe’s 505 N. Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 503-939-1467 575-535-2624 or 575-956-3420 WALLY HUNT IS THE HOUSE DOCTOR! [email protected] Silver City, NM • housedoctornm.com 6 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Caffeinated A little coffee in my cup

am a coffee addict from so ant as a child to be grinding up ces, auto enthusiasts to say the Fika can be a noun or a verb serve Starbucks own coffee bar- long ago, I can’t remember this coffee beans with my little least, attend events known as and is often part of the regular rel aged whisky in a variety of Iwhen I started drinking it. hand. “cars and coffee.” Communities workday, scheduled at 10 a.m. specialty drinks. Likely it was in high school when As I write, I am sitting at the take their mobile classics and and 3 p.m., called “fikarast” “It’s all very delicious,” Jenni- the rich, deep scent of beans table of my father’s house in creations to local parking lots or “fikapaus,” and served, of fer said. And she should know, being ground reached through Farmington, Connecticut, and and hang around and talk about, course, with “fikabröd” some- she won’t start her day without our house to wake me up ev- the morning ritual here is coffee yep, cars. times. a cup of hot, strong, delicious ery morning. My mom would and conversation. Whatever the The grandchildren too, al- For me, of course, coffee is coffee. grind the coffee in an electric day, whatever may be the hurry though all under 10, sport and also in that cup that accompa- grinder, boil the water and steep – the coffee ritual must be fol- appreciate their “coffee” bev- nies the computer – and work, “Ska vi ses the grounds in a simple stain- lowed. erages – mostly involving hot play and life in general. över en fika less-steel pot. Now, some 50 I am here to say farewell to my chocolate. My sister, Jennifer, recently någon gång?” years later, she still has and uses father’s house, the place he and The Swedish have the same found herself at a new coffee ex- (Shall we the same pot. his wife lived for 35 years. And as take as my father and the morn- perience – some might call it a have a coffee Nope, it was earlier than that, we go through, he tells me what ing coffee in his house. “Fika” house of worship of sorts. together some before I even drank coffee. In my should be done with items and is a culture of bringing people “I have been to a Starbucks time?) meet grandmother’s house in Quebec, papers we come across. As this together with conversation over Reserve and it is life changing,” me at Tranquilbuzz, corner of we ground the coffee by hand is a process happening to many coffee. They do seem to have a she said. “It’s a coffee bar on ste- Yankie and Texas streets, in in a little green and yellow mill. I know right now – nostalgic, label for everything cool. roids.” Silver City between 10:30 a.m. It was a beautiful box like con- stressful, cathartic – I just want “It’s not a cup of coffee con- This place is one of five across and 12:30 p.m. on March 12. trivance where you put the cof- to say don’t forget to sit down for sumed sitting in front of your the world and recently opened Or contact me for alternate fee beans in the top and ground your morning cup of coffee. computer; it’s a small, slow mo- in Chicago. The five-story facili- dates, times and places. them down where they landed And forward we go, into the ment,” said Anna Brones, author ty has five floors, one of which You can always reach me at in a little drawer at the bottom. I next generations as my sons, of “Fika: The Art of the Swedish is a full bar where, among oth- [email protected] or loved it, made me feel so import- both in California and Las Cru- Coffee Break.” er things, “amazing” bar tenders by cell phone at 575-443-4408.

VIEW FROM HERE • WALT RUBEL Urban/Rural Divide Legislative committee chairs make a difference

uring this year’s 30-day Finance Committee. Senate Judiciary always gets diciary Committee, before back- Soules as chairman of the Ed- session of the Legisla- Judiciary and Finance are typ- the final say on bills like those ing the wrong horse in a power ucation Committee, five of the Dture that ended in Feb- ically the last committees a bill to tighten gun laws or legalize struggle with former Speaker nine committees in the Senate ruary, none of the committee must clear before reaching the marijuana. Ben Lujan. this year were led by chairmen chairmen in the state House Senate floor. Everything dealing Cervantes was named by Sen- Cervantes ran for governor last from southern New Mexico. of Representatives were from with new law must go through ate leaders to replace Sen. Rich- year, losing to Lujan Grisham in That difference in committee southern New Mexico. Judiciary, and everything deal- ard Martinez, who was forced to the primary. Melissa Ontiveros, leadership goes a long way to- Nine of the 14 committees in ing with new spending must go give up his chairmanship after special operations coordinator for ward explaining the divide in the the House were chaired by rep- through Finance. pleading guilty to aggravated the Community Action Agency, state Legislature. resentatives from Albuquerque. Many don’t make it through. drunken driving charges. Marti- has announced that she will chal- The House is completely dom- The other five were from Santa During the 60-day session in nez kept his seat in the Senate, lenge Cervantes in the upcoming inated by Albuquerque. With Fe, Gallup, Milan, Corrales and 2019, there were 48 bills that and on the Judiciary Committee, Democratic primary election. nine of the 14 committee chairs Sandia Pueblo. were passed by the House and and will serve at least until the During his campaign for gover- and the majority leader all com- Things are much different in cleared their initial Senate com- elections in November. nor, Cervantes noted that he had ing from the same city, it’s no the Senate, however. The recent mittees, but died in either Senate The selection of Cervantes carried legislation to decriminal- surprise that bills passed by the selection of Joseph Cervantes as Finance or Judiciary. was a little surprising in that Sen. ize marijuana and said that he was House tend to reflect the needs chairman of the Judiciary Com- Senate Finance always gets the Daniel Ivey-Soto had served as “open to examining” legalization and values of that city. mittee means the two most pow- final say on bills like Gov. Michelle vice chairman under Martinez. and commercialized sales. But he It’s also no surprise that many erful committees in the Senate Lujan Grisham’s plan to offer new Both have the same seniority in did not support the legalization of those bills don’t reflect the are now led by chairmen from Opportunity Scholarships to col- the Senate, but Cervantes also bill that was heard this year. needs and values of senators southern New Mexico. John Ar- lege students or start a new fund served in the House, where he He did support red-flag gun representing the rest of the thur Smith of Deming heads the for early childhood programs. was once chairman of their Ju- law that would allow for a court state.

order to temporarily remove Both chambers are controlled

V = F, Z = B = Z F, = V “Desert Dumbfounder” by Dave Thomas is a simple substitution cipher; one letter stands for Z, = S Clue: firearms from those deemed to by Democrats, but there are real #45 another. Solution is by trial and error. Solution will appear in next month’s Desert Exposure. Send full solution, or just the Secret Words, to [email protected], and be recognized! be a threat to themselves or oth- differences in who they’re trying TIPS:www.nmsr.org/secretword.htm and www.nmsr.org/cypher-how2.jpg ers, and helped ensure that bill to serve. "DK XHR H QTLHA KB YHCL KYDR UMHIL, ZJK D TLHMDSL XL HTL passed through the Senate. Walt Rubel can be reached at Other Senate changes this [email protected] HMXHNR IYHEFDEF, HMXHNR FBDEF KYTBJFY UYHRLR HEQ KLE NLHTR year included the selection of Gabriel Ramos of Silver City Walt Rubel XHR H FBBQ MBEF KDAL." - H.AL HMHAHF BV KYL TBWBWB FHMMLTN to lead the Indian and Cultural has been a Affairs Committee, replacing journalist Use the answer key below to track your clues, and reveal Secret Words! John Pinto of Gallup, who was since 1982, A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 94 years old when he died while working in still serving in the Senate. Las Cruces Previous Solution: "I WAS EXCITED AND HONORED WHEN I FOUND Congrats to #44 solvers : OUT I WAS CHOSEN BY NASA TO PARTICIPATE." - MUSEUM OF SPACE George Egert*, Shorty Vaiza*, With Sen. Mary Kay Papen since 2002. He HISTORY'S JULIE BRYANT, ON THE MARS 2020 “NAME THE ROVER” K- Will Adams*, Skip Howard*, serving as chairwoman of the can be reached at waltrubel@ 12 CHALLENGE *Secret Words:”WORLD ESCAPING” Mike Arms* and Connie Tull*! Committee’s Committee and Bill gmail.com.

Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide Visit The Las Cruces Bulletin Always at your in Desert Exposure. Log in Register fingertips! Visit Desert Exposure online at Visit Desert Exposure online at DESERT EXPOSURE www.desertexposure.com or www.desertexposure.com Top stories for 2020 Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 7 8 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS Historic Art Loop ABE VILLARREAL Yankie/Texas/Broadway Embrace Sadness Life is about more than being happy Blue Dome Gallery Silver City 575-538-2538 n the movie Eternal Sun- to feel like necessary elements Downtown: Finn’s Gallery Copper Quail Thurs – Sat, 11-4 Corner of Yankie shine of the Spotless Mind, of success. 211A N. Texas at 307 N. Texas St. & Arizona Jim Carrey plays the role of I feel the same way about hap- Open Thurs-Sunday I silvercitycopperquail.com The Lodge: Daily 9-5 Joel, a troubled man filled with piness. I don’t really know how Mon - Sun at 60 Bear Mt. Ranch Rd. 406-790-0573 grief over a woman he can barely happy I am unless I know of all remember. He tries to remember the alternatives, and I don’t re- her, but his memories are quick- ally know about all the alterna- ly fading. Joel, and many others tives unless I experience them. in his community, had a medi- And knowing all this, as a soci- cal procedure done to erase the ety, we do everything we can to Law O ce memories of loved ones, includ- avoid experiencing the alterna- of Gillian Sherwood ing former pets. tives. Failure is not an option! Imagine that? Being able to I’m o.k. with failures, sadness, Tranquil Buzz 211 N. Texas St. Suite B Lois Duffy Studio Coffee House 575-313-3507 • silvercgillianlaw.com completely erase something for crying, and bad moments. From 211-C N. Texas St., which you never want to think them, I get to understand the 112 W. Yankie Silver City [email protected] loisduffy.com 575-313-9631 of again. The movie makes a complexities of the human ex- OPEN SATURDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT convincing case that people are perience. Growing up, I remem- happier not thinking of some- ber my parents always tried to thing or someone that might showcase their kids as the best make them cry. kids around. To others, we were Want your business included in this ad? While I loved the movie, I real- well-mannered and obedient, Contact: Mariah Walker, 575-993-8193, [email protected] ly disliked the idea that as a soci- and while that was the case a lot ety we should only be filled with of the times, it wasn’t always. happiness. After all, what is hap- My youngest brother ended up piness? Is it truly everlasting? I in juvenile detention. I ditched don’t think so. Like any other hu- classes throughout my senior man emotion, happiness comes year in high school. My parents New Mexico Water & and goes, and it doesn’t always are now divorced. What do we happen when we expect it. I’m have to hide? We are experienc- Electric happy writing, and I am happy ing life just like everyone else, that you are reading. Still, later with highs and lows, happiness today, I might be disappointed and sadness. about something, and that’s o.k. There is a scene in the mov- We often hear the clichés ie where Joel walks into the about not knowing successes doctor’s office to inquire about until we experience failures. We having the memory-erasing pro- like these cliches because we cedure. There are several peo- need something to help us jus- ple in the waiting room, crying, tify our failures. We don’t want holding pictures and mementos disappointments to feel like real disappointments, we want them SADNESS continued on page 9

The use of solar energy to either offset standard utility costs or to move entirely away from the established power grid continues to be an ever-improving option for many home and business owners in Southern New Mexico.

While the basics of most solar energy systems are somewhat easy to comprehend, assuring the installation of an appropriate array designed to meet specific customer needs can be difficult and costly, especially with a growing number of variously qualified service providers now vying to install systems before the 2022 sunset of a 26-percent federal tax rebate offer.

Southern New Mexico-based owners and licensed contractors with New Mexico Water & Electric are not only fully qualified and experienced with the installation of all types of solar energy systems, they are fully versed in both the benefits and often misleading information relating to the current federal rebate program and other available support for consumers.

With the federal tax rebate program set to end in less than two years, solar energy service firms from outside the community and state are now flocking to Southern New Mexico to provide solar energy options, which ostensibly will allow local home and business owners to take advantage of the available cost returns. Officials with New Mexico Water & Electric want all of those considering this opportunity to understand that the federal program does not apply to everyone. The current rebate offer applies only to “taxable income,” which means many retired citizens and those living on fixed income will not qualify.

New Mexico Water & Electric also wants local consumers to recognize that without the installation of considerable back-up components most residential/small commercial solar energy systems will still be reliant upon connections to the local power grid, and therefore could be wholly ineffective if and when the power grid fails or is otherwise taken off-line.

In addition to this concern, New Mexico Water & Electric reminds potential customers how the installation of most residential systems will involve considerable roof-work and the drilling of possibly hundreds of holes into the roofing surface. This factor makes it critical to New Mexico Water & Electric assure the installation process is not only professionally executed, but also raises questions about how non-local firms might respond, (NM License No. 394531) is based The best home to be in is your own. or not respond when eventual roofing repairs or replacement becomes necessary. in Hillsboro, New Mexico, with Home Instead offers personalized in-home services. Average costs associated with the installation of residential solar energy systems presently hover at or above $20,000+, leading many offices located at 10849 Highway consumers to consider package deals and enticing financing options being forwarded by the increasing number of service providers. 152. Further information about Visit HomeInstead.com or Assuring the viability of such deals and options, as well as securing connections for followup repairs, maintenance assistance and other services are therefore vital, for customers to both justify and feel good about such an investment. how they might help you achieve call 575.522.7133 your solar energy goals, is Having hands-on experience with the installation of all available types of solar arrays and integrated components, throughout Southern New Mexico, NMWE’s contractors are eager to help area residents secure the most effective solution for every possible need available by phoning PERSONAL CARE | MEMORY CARE | HOSPICE SUPPORT | MEALS & NUTRITION or concern. (575) 895-3306, or by connecting

Whether you may be looking to supplement power for your home or business, or if you’re looking to install a system to be completely online through the firm’s website Each Home Instead Senior Care Franchise is independently owned and operated. © 2019 Home Instead, Inc. independent of the power grid, New Mexico Water & Electric is fully qualified and prepared to help you realize your goals. In addition at www.nmweinc.com. to quality installation and service capabilities, NMWE’s staff stand ready to assist New Mexico residents in making the best decisions possible for their energy future.

Aside from solar energy concerns, New Mexico Water & Electric’s licensed contractors are further prepared to assist customers with the development of water wells, water purification systems, as well as with all other types of electrical services. Fabulous Finds Within

The Oldest Brick Building of NM

C A V E A T E M P T O R Thunderbird de la Mesilla

Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide CLASSIC & UNIQUE GIFTS INCLUDING: in Desert Exposure. Native American Creations • Pottery • Visit Desert Exposure online at Worldwide Imports • Tin • Clothing • or Day of the Dead • Religious Items • www.desertexposure.com Jewelry • and much more Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? 2380 Calle Principal Mesilla, NM 88046 • 575-524-1823 10AM - 5:30PM OPEN EVERY DAY! DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 9

REVENGE “Breakfast is ready,” she says, continued from page 4 smiling, knowing what we were “So, the baby didn’t take them probably talking about. I must from you?” get a particular kind of look on “Who?” my face when my father has me DECLUTTER & STAY COMPLIANT! “The baby.” flustered. “Why would the baby take my “Get this,” my father tells keys?” her, nodding toward me. “He “But, didn’t you say...” thinks the baby took my keys.” Go DIGITAL for 2020! “Say what?” My father turns back to me, and “...that the baby took your snorts. “How could a baby take keys?” my keys?” Doing business in Southern NM and West “Why would I say that?” We get up, and walk into the My father laughs, shakes his kitchen. Texas for over 15 years, our locally owned head, and looks at me as if I was My father stops suddenly. the mailman’s son. “Wait a sec,” he says, giving and operated family business offers the “How could a baby take my me the stink eye, “how did you following solutions for you: keys from me?” he asks me. “I’m know I found my keys?” a grown man and he’s, well, he’s • MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SECURE just a baby.” Hey! Where ya been? INFOR ATION DESTRUCTION Wasn’t that my point all along? Haven’t heard from you My wife pokes her head in a while. Me? I’m still at •OFFFICERECORDS MANAGEMEENT through the patio door. theduchenebrothers@gmail. After she opens it, I mean. com. • ON/OFF SITE SHREDDING SERVIICES • MORE THHAN 1.25 MILLION CUBIC-FOOT SADNESS one who cares enough to find STORAGEE FACILITY continued from page 8 out what really is happening in your life. that remind them of what makes I do it all the time and I • CLIMATE CONTROL VAULT them sad. Joel comes back with shouldn’t. I think we are better a trash bag filled with everything off in letting our guard down and •DOCCUMENT SCANNINNG that reminds him of his ex-girl- sharing with others not only the friend. He needs to get rid of all happy moments, but the tough items that might remind him of moments that remind us the real her. meaning of happiness. What the characters forget is We can’t erase sadness, but we American Document that what makes us sad is always can use it to make others happy. rooted in love. Without love, sad- ness cannot exist. You cannot Abe Villarreal Services feel sorry for something or wish writes about someone better without feeling life and culture sincere love. in southern 300A N. 17th St. Las Cruces, NM 88005 When someone asks you New Mexico. “How’s it going?” and you smile He can be and say “fine” or “good,” you reached at 647-0060 www.adslcnm.com LC3-XNSP45574 lose the opportunity to make a abevillarreal@ deeper connection with some- hotmail.com.

Developmental DISaBIlItY aWaReneSS montH

OUR PERSONAL COMMITMENT IS TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS.

Steinborn Commercial Real Estate, in a partnership with TCN Worldwide, provides you with all of your commercial real estate needs .

March is developmental disabilities awareness month. Visit But all year long, Tresco celebrates Desert Exposure the lives and contributions online at of people with differing abilities in our community. www.desertexposure.com {575} 528-2200 We do it because partnerships 1800 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88005 strengthen a cause! Learn More: www.trescoinc.org 10 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

MEMORIES OF MURDER • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH ‘Cricket in the Web’ A complex, unsolved death nce upon a time there was a girl She also called Cricket a tomboy, up of the 70th year after Cricket’s death. of 18 who was full of spit and for just about anything. The girl was Moore will be on site at the Downtown Ovinegar. She had an abundance adventurous and had a lot of influential Blues Café in Las Cruces at 6 p.m. on of energy, was not afraid of saying what friends ranging from Doña Ana County March 31 for a book signing event. The she thought and walked with a bounce sheriff “Happy” Apodaca to some prom- Café is the same location of the Deluxe in her step which made her high heels inent members of the state Democratic Café that Cricket worked in at the time click cheerfully. party. Her murder is still unsolved af- of her disappearance. It was probably her mouth that got ter 71 years and the story involves not “Cricket in the Web” is about the in- her killed in the end, according to Vale- only state politics but also the torture vestigation into the girl’s infamous life ta Sue Jones. Whatever it was, Ovida of her black friend, Wesley Byrd. Apo- and death and contains photos as well “Cricket” Coogler disappeared after daca was ultimately convicted for the as creating a picture of the times. leaving the café she worked at on March atrocities he committed to try to wring a “The most important photo I found 31, 1949, only to be found 17 days lat- false confession out of Byrd. Pittsburgh in all my research is one they couldn’t er by some young rabbit hunters in the Steelers running back Jerry Nuzum was reproduce in the book because of the desert north of Las Cruces. later tried for Cricket’s murder, but the quality,” Moore said. Jones is Cricket’s niece. While she judge threw the case out after four days It is an image of Cricket walking with was born after Cricket’s death, her of listening to it stating there was no ev- a friend and can only be found as a mother told her much about the girl that idence. Nuzum was around at the time grainy newspaper photo. she had loved. but clearly could not have committed “It is taken a few days before she “She was very spirited and kind of a the murder. died,” Moore said. “And she was just loner,” Jones said. “She was very gener- Paula Moore, Las Cruces author, walking in El Paso with her friend. It ous, if you needed something and she wrote “Cricket in the Web” and pub- [the photo] has the same outfit she was had it, she would give it to you without lished it in 2009. The book has been hesitation.” newly reprinted now for the occasion CRICKET continued on page 11 “Cricket in the Web” book cover

Shop Historic Downtown Silver City

Law O ce ofLaw Gillian O Sherwood ce of Gillian Sherwood Exhibitions Workshops Events 211211 N. N. Texas Texas St. Suite Suite B B lightartspace.com 575-388-3222 gilahikeandbike.com575-313-3507575-313-3507 • [email protected]• [email protected]

304 N. Bullard St. 575-388-4920 Silver City Food Co-op 520 N. Bullard St. silvercityfoodcoop.coop STERLING A community market A COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE since 1974 Weekdays: FINE ART lunch 11-4 111 West College dinner 5-9 Tuesday-Saturday 11-4 Weekends: 575-388-2488 brunch 9-3 closed w e d - s at 11-5 . s u n 1-3 Dedicated to supporting anti-hunger dinner 3-9 Wednesday 306 n bullard . sterlingnm.com projects in Grant County EatDrinkRevel.com Silver City Advertise Here Advertise Here Advertise Here Little Toad Copper Quail Call 575-993-8193 Call 575-993-8193 Call 575-993-8193 art for every audience 211A N. Texas St Open 7 days a week! Want your business included in this ad? For information call Mariah Walker at 575-993-8193 or Email at [email protected] DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 11

CRICKET continued from page 10 wearing the night she disap- peared – jacket, skirt, this purse that went home with her. In the purse they found the receipt from the photographer.” In the photo on the cover of the book, Moore said Cricket must have been 13. The new ver- sion of the book gives the girl an ethereal quality. But Cricket, with her chatty adventuresome nature was earthy and particular. She liked to drink and to have a good time. Some have said she was a prostitute but both Moore Happy Apodaca and Attorney Harry Bigbee and Jones have doubts about that. Cricket worked at several 1

places downtown and was fired 3 5 4 9 3

#

or let go from some of them be- c i L

M cause she would just be absent N sometimes, Moore said. “The first contact I had [work- ing on the book] was a woman who worked with her at the ELECTRICAL downtown café,” Moore said. R E S I D E N T I A L | C O M M E R C I A L “She said [Cricket] was such a WORK R E P A I R & N E W C O N S T R U C T I O N good worker, she was right on HILLSBORO, NEW MEXICO J M I L L E R @ N M W E I N C . C O M top of everything and she had Cricket Coogler (El Paso Times Friday, Apr. 6, 1951) ( 5 7 5 ) 8 9 5 - 3 3 0 6 a really good work ethic. So, when she was working, she was a good worker but her personal to Moore, including politicians life interfered and if she needed from Santa Fe and Apodaca him- to disappear, she disappeared self who drove to Santa Fe with for a while.” his girlfriend. Cricket’s murder has never Moore and Jones say they been solved. Moore said she be- visit Cricket’s grave at the Ma- lieves Apodaca knew and under- sonic Cemetery when they can stood what happened that night and sometimes they find flow- and did what he could to protect ers there. Ironically, her grave is people. It was the morning af- separated from Apodaca’s only ter Cricket’s disappearance that by a small road running through “everyone” left town, according the cemetery.

å 2017 Summer Special Endangered Monuments Photographs by Samuel Fee La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa 311 Marr Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 575-894-3148 lapalomahotspringsandspa.com RE-CONNECT & RE-CHARGE APR 24, 25, 26 • CHELSIE 505.315.6308 • [email protected] YOGA FOR ONE: CHRISTIAN YOGA MAY 8, 9, 10 • CHRISTINA • 505.440.2225 • [email protected] HEALING YOGA JUN 12, 13, 14 • CHRISTINE, E-RYT, YACEP, BA • 505.506.0136 [email protected] • BADLANDSYOGA.COM IYENGAR YOGA SEP 11, 12, 13 • AVERY, CIYT ERYT500, BFA • 505.244.0510 [email protected] LOVE YOGA RETREAT OCT 2, 3, 4 • JULIA • [email protected] • LOVEYOGA8.COM DRINKING FROM THE WELL THAT SUSTAINS US Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument OCT 16, 17, 18 • 505-310-2765 [email protected] Lodging available at La Paloma 575.894.3148 Samuel Fee’s conservation photographs of national La Paloma Hot Springs, Home of the “living” water monuments throughout the southwestern U.S. in Truth or Consequences, NM. capture the timeless beauty of America’s public “Come and take the waters.” lands and the need to preserve them. Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, January 24 - April 4, 2020 or the restaurant guide in Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? Desert Exposure. Branigan Cultural Center Visit Desert Exposure online at 501 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-541-2154 • museums.las-cruces.org www.desertexposure.com facebook.com/LCMuseums @LCMuseums 12 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

ARTS EXPOSURE • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH

s artist in residence for Western New are destroyed and which are not. The project Mexico University João Galera has started because he lived in the neighborhood Acome to New Mexico from Brazil to cre- and would go for walks and take photographs ate an art project of significant proportions. of the houses. “The idea is to work with the community and “I don’t think the project saved buildings, but participate in some festivals and also in some the conversations made a difference,” he said. classes,” Galera said. “I took some photography “I could go to different places and talk about classes and some clay classes, and I also made this memory and discuss if we should or we an artist talk for the students.” shouldn’t preserve it. Do we want a city that is He also creates art in the little studio provid- vertical? Do we want a city that is history? So ed him on campus or that is on us.” at home. Now, Galera has In an exhibit at brought his fascina- Light Art Space in “The project was to tion with -- and ques- Silver City, Galera’s tions about -- the previous work, done progress of old-to- in San Paulo, Brazil, new to Grant County can be seen through keep the images of in a new quest with March 7. An aston- some of the same ishing collection kinds of questions. of drawings, serig- the houses. I call it Structuring his raphy and textiles work here on the hangs in the gallery, T.S. Eliot poem “The displaying his highly ‘Before it Ends.’” Waste Land,” Galera detailed style and a is describing the passion for a partic- João Galera area around him in ular mix of realism three parts with his blended with symbolism. Most of the images art. One of the parts is about the land. On one are black-and-white, pen-and-ink pieces starkly wall of the studio, small drawings are build- portraying moderate city home buildings of San ing up one by one as the artist makes specific Paulo, Brazil. images of objects found around the city and the “The idea was to capture the images, because county. Here is a plant, globe mallow, and here they are destroying these buildings,” he said. is a cracked Ford insignia fallen off a vehicle – a “The project was to keep the images of the ball, a tooth and so on. When finished, he will houses. I call it ‘Before it Ends.’” have 100 drawings of found objects, which he will Before he left San Paulo, Galera’s project had crochet together like a “drawing quilt” describing a large exhibition and became a book. Both the land of Grant County and Silver City. book and drawings sold well there. His talent The quilt will be presented to WNMU and was put to excellent use as the work, touched will be part of his final exhibit, which will take the hearts of his fellow Brazilians. The destruc- place in May. tion of neighborhood buildings has caused a lot The second part of the project is about the peo- of controversy and the art is there to promote ple, and he is encouraging everyone in the area conversations about what the people want in to participate in a community art installation. their city. “I am inviting people to make an object of “It was a very, very good project, because a clay that is important to each one,” he said. “At lot of people are disgusted about this,” he said. the end, we want to put all these pieces togeth- “They were very middle-class houses and they er and make just one person.” are building apartments and parking lots for rich To that end, Galera has been visiting schools, people, so they are changing a lot how the town churches, museums, festivals and the local Clockwise from top left: João Galera’s rendition of the old cinema building in the Grant County mining district; a window at an old mining district house; drawing of one of the old buildings in San Paulo, part of the “Before it Ends” project; clay figures created by Grant County residents as part of Galera’s community art installation; another was before the city and skyscrapers arrived.” farmers’ market to take the project to the com- image from the Grant County mining district; a textile creation collaboration with Galera and his partner, Luis Filipe Feltrin, depicting Obaluaê, an Orixá god of disease and Galera said he doesn’t know which buildings munity. The goal is to put all different kinds healing; the old hotel in Santa Clara, Grant County. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich)

of people together with the piece. He would He moved to San Paulo and started to share like anyone interested in participating in this his art and hang out with other artists, went project to contact him at his email, joaogalera@ into the art market and sold his drawings and gmail.com. paintings. One day he hopes to finish his Even before becoming a work- doctoral program by bringing the ing artist, Galera had a strong story of the people in the town, interest in people. After getting their agricultural practices and an agricultural engineering his drawings together in a book. degree, then a master’s in The third part of the year-long anthropology, he was pursuing Grant County project is made up his doctorate in anthropology of large drawings, watercolores, in Mexico City and drawing tying history and memory togeth- subjects in the community er by working with some of the where he was studying the agri- abandoned places of Grant County. culture of an indigenous community Stark and beautiful images, mostly in the state of Michoacán. out of the mining district, appear under Gal- An advisor he was working under was im- era’s pens and brushes. The old hotel in Santa pressed by the drawings, and together they set Clara, the clubhouse near the Empire Zinc up an exhibition. mine -- both before and after it burned down “My life changed,” he said. “I made three exhi- -- and the old theater all come back to life in bitions in Mexico, and then I was invited to paint these works. a mural there, and when I was painting a mural, “We are trying to talk about what we had, Western New Mexico University artist-in-residence João Galera talks to Aldo Leopold Charter they were paying me. Then I thought maybe I and what do we want with these,” he said. “Do School 8th graders about his work and his vision on Feb. 13 at Light Art Space Gallery in Silver City. could be a real artist who is paid for my work.” we want to keep it or not? What do we want to (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 13

Guest artist creates project in three parts

Clockwise from top left: João Galera’s rendition of the old cinema building in the Grant County mining district; a window at an old mining district house; drawing of one of the old buildings in San Paulo, part of the “Before it Ends” project; clay figures created by Grant County residents as part of Galera’s community art installation; another image from the Grant County mining district; a textile creation collaboration with Galera and his partner, Luis Filipe Feltrin, depicting Obaluaê, an Orixá god of disease and healing; the old hotel in Santa Clara, Grant County. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich)

He moved to San Paulo and started to share be as a society? Do you want to transform it his art and hang out with other artists, went or destroy and rebuild?” into the art market and sold his drawings and In June, Galera will return to Brazil. paintings. One day he hopes to finish his “In Brazil, we have a very different reality,” doctoral program by bringing the he said. “I came from San Paulo – a huge town story of the people in the town, – to a very small community. It’s very interest- their agricultural practices and ing, because I can see different things that I his drawings together in a book. wasn’t seeing in my country. I think I have this The third part of the year-long possibility to look at different things that the Grant County project is made up people here don’t realize, because they have of large drawings, watercolores, been here for a long time.” tying history and memory togeth- In “The Waste Land” Galera said Eliot wrote er by working with some of the a very long poem and then started to cut it abandoned places of Grant County. down to a point where only half of what was Stark and beautiful images, mostly written was left at the end. Galera said he out of the mining district, appear under Gal- tries to do the same thing in his drawings. era’s pens and brushes. The old hotel in Santa “I try to take elements and leave only what’s Clara, the clubhouse near the Empire Zinc necessary,” he said. mine -- both before and after it burned down Galero’s quilt about the land, his drawings -- and the old theater all come back to life in and the community project will be on display these works. during the May show at the McCray Art Gal- “We are trying to talk about what we had, lery at WNMU kicking off on Thursday, May 7, and what do we want with these,” he said. “Do with a lecture at 6:30 p.m. at Parotti Hall and a we want to keep it or not? What do we want to reception at 7:30 p.m. at the gallery. 14 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

ARTS EXPOSURE Arts Scene Upcoming area art happenings

SILVER CITY CARRIZOZO day. Info: 575-546-3663 or www. demingarts.org.

LAS CRUCES

João Galera, WNMU artist in residence, drawings, tapestries and ceramics on display at Light Art Space.

• Light Art Space, located at The J. Malkerson Gallery 408 209 W. Broadway in Silver City in Carrizozo features the work Provocation of Place features “Memory and De- of Susan Weir Ancker with Juried Art Exhibition sire” with artist João Galera “Flights of Fantasy.” An acrylic by Dani Anderson, through March 8. The gallery is “Babies at the Border” is part The Dresser - an interactive installation looking for artists interested in • J. Malkerson Gallery 408 of the 10 O’clock Artists exhibit by Joel Armstrong participating in a pop-up event in Carrizozo is featuring Su- at the Fram and Art Center in Las Cruces. March 13 - April 19th Reception March 14th 5 - 7pm April 30 to May 3, visit the web- san Weir Ancker, PhD, for the 209 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM lightartspace.com site, lightartspace.com for de- first Exhibition of 2020 entitled • The eclectic artists of the tails. Also on view is the work of “Flights of Fantasy: Exploits 10 O’Clock Artists are exhib- gallery artists Joel Armstrong, of Winged Scholars.” Ancker iting their work in a multimedia Valerie Galloway, Carmen is not only a ceramic instructor exhibit March 1. through April Ruiz, Eugene Starobinskiy, with many years of experience, 30 at the Frame and Art Center, Art Peterson and Mimi Calise but she is also one of the leading Suite 108, 1100 South Main St., Peterson. Gallery hours are 10 ceramic artists in Lincoln County Las Cruces. There will be a re- a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Southern New Mexico. This ception from 4-7 p.m. on March and Saturday, also 10 a.m. to 2 exhibition includes more than 14. Info: 575-526-2808. p.m. Sundays and by appoint- 30 pieces of her artwork that ment. Info: info@lightartspace. have been created in the past Fabric • Notions • Classes • Machine Sales & Service com or 520-240-7075. five years. She is especially well- known for her colorful Ceramic Fantasies and Mythical Muses. This is a unique opportunity to view and acquire a beautiful piece of her work. The J. Malk- Tuesday-Friday 9-5 & Saturday 9-4 erson Gallery 408 has been dis- 1601 E. Lohman, Las Cruces, NM Stirling Fine Art in Silver City playing the work and hosting ex- features a variety of work, hibitions for well-known Lincoln 575-523-2000 | www.besewcreative-nm.com including Monica Welsh’s “Bird County Artists for the past 16 Plant Unfolded III,” for the Kathleen Kerr headlights the years. This Exhibition will add month of March. program for the Watercolor to that Legacy. Society in Las Cruces March 8.

• Sterling Fine Art, 306 N DEMING • New Mexico Watercol- Bullard Street, historic down- • In March 2020, the Deming or Society Southern Chap- town Silver City is featuring new Art Center is awash with the ter Meeting will be followed work by gallery artists Richard creative genius of the Deming by presentation by Kathleen Harper, Crystal Foreman, “Quilting Bees.” The Quilting Kerr, on artists known for their Tony Bonanno, Steve Collins, Bees are a local group that meet oil paintings and their watercol- Alec Johnson, Rick O’Ryan, twice a month to focus on learn- or work including paintings by Jim Pepperl, Monica Welsh, ing new techniques in quilting. Winslow Homer, John Singer Sharon Chastain, Gay Marks, Each meeting features a “show Sargent, Georgia O’Keeffe and Miriam Hill in the month of and tell” and the group is sup- more from 2 to 4 p.m., March 8 at March. The gallery is located at portive of each other’s works. Good Samaritan Society Village, 306 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. The show runs through March Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida Info: sterlingnm.com. 30 with a reception 1-4 p.m. on Circle Las Cruces. This event is Sunday, March 1. Three quilt free and open to the public. Info: related art happenings are also nmwatercolorsociety.org. in Deming. The first is a“Bed Turning” at the Customs House, • “A Path Described By A SPRING SHOW located at 300 S. Silver St. in Body,” exhibited at Casa Otro, Sat. & Sun, March 7 & 8, 10 am - 4 pm Deming that begins at 2 p.m. on 2226 Calle de Guadalupe in Las 39 local and regional artists Saturday, March 7. Anyone may Cruces, depicts work from 11 5 Pine Street & 80, Rodeo, NM bring quilts to the Customs artists who are also mothers and www.chiricahuagallery.net House between 1 and 1:30 p.m. who currently live and work in Prior to bringing the quilts par- New Mexico. The exhibition is March at the Grant County ticipants are asked to complete co-curated by artists Kaylan Art Guild features the work of a form with some details about Buteyn and Sarah Irvin and Jackie Blurton, Diana Eames the quiles. Forms are available is planned in tandem with the Track the region’s many great restaurants Esterly and Jo Thomas. at the Deming Art Center. The inaugural exhibition of the new with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide second thing is a drawing for a University Art Museum (UAM) in Desert Exposure. • The Grant County Art “Daisy” quilt which will be held at New Mexico State Universi- Guild, 315 N Bullard St., has at 3 p.m. on March 30. The third ty’s opening of “Labor: Moth- Visit Desert Exposure online at been in the Hester House lo- item is the bi-annual Guatema- erhood & Art in 2020.” The cation for just over a year now. lan Mercado which will be held exhibition includes the follow- or www.desertexposure.com March’s featured artists are Friday and Saturday, March 13 ing artists: Mira Burack, Tau- Jackie Blurton, Diana Eames and 14 at the Deming Art Center. na Cole-Dorn, Sharbani Das Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide Esterly and Jo Thomas. Info: Deming Art Center is located at ? [email protected]. 100 S Gold St., Deming. Its hours ARTS SCENE are 10-4 a.m., Monday to Satur- continued on page 15 DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 15

ARTS SCENE ly with oils and pastels. She had a career as an advertising art direc- continued from page 14 tor and graphic designer, working over 20 years in Los Angeles for FINE ART FIBER ART FUNCTIONAL ART advertising agencies specializing in the movie industry. Peacock studied art at the University of Texas El Paso. She has been a lifelong painter and has focused 415 Broadway - Truth or Consequences on portraits of people of the Bor- derland as well as landscapes. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 575-522-2933, www. mesillavalleyfinearts.com. • Trails End Gallery is at

Multiple artists are participat- ing in “A Path Described by a Wednesday thru Sunday 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Body” at a new arts venu, Casa Otro, in Las Cruces. Gupta, Megan Jacobs, Steph- Virginia Maria Romero anie Lerma, Jessamyn Lovell, Rachel Popowcer, Danila Ru- mold, Zoe Spiliotis, Isadora Stowe and Tina Wolverton. “Coyote Speaks” by Virginia The show will be up through Maria Romero is one of the featured artworks at Trails End March 28. Info: 575-496-2458. Gallery through March 14 in Trails End Gallery Hours are by appointment. Las Cruces. presents 1732 N. Mesquite, Las Cruces. For The Love of Arts The current “For the Love of Feb 1 - Mar 14 Art Show” continues through March 14 and features the work of Virginia Maria Romero and Artist Reception Rhoda Winters. Romero is one SATURDAY of a handful of “Anglos” to be Feb 8th • 5-7 counted among the santero artists This work by Noël Sandino is of the American Southwest. Win- part of “Beyond Words – One ters vibrant style comes through Word Two Visions” at the Las 1732 N Mesquite whether she is painting realisti- Cruces Tombaugh Gallery in Las Cruces, NM March. cally or more abstractly, her work is consistently colorist. She is a 575.649.2951 • The Tombaugh Gallery member of the Black Range Art- Tues-Fri 10-4 • Sat 10-3 features artists C. C. Cunning- ists, and Artforms Artists of New ham and Noël Sandino with the Mexico, and Plein Air Painters of exhibit “Beyond Words – One Southern New Mexico. Also on Word Two Visions.” The show display is new work from gallery opens with a reception, 11:30 artists Robert Highsmith, Pen- a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March ny Simpson and Patricia Black. 8, Cunningham and Sandino, The public is welcome to visit the both abstract artists, admired artists in their studio and see their each other’s work and came up work on display in the gallery. Gal- with a unique idea for the Tom- lery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues- baugh exhibit. They decided to day through Friday and 10 a.m.-3 create a list of 18 words and chal- p.m. Saturday. Info: 575-650-1556. lenged each other to paint their own vision of each word. Cun- • “Local Color: Landscape ningham described the process, and Architecture” with the “with a sense of discovery, play- Mesilla Valley Weavers Guild fulness, emotion, and thought- will be in the New Mexico Farm fulness we developed a body of & Ranch Heritage Museum’s work illustrating how we as pro- Arts Corridor. The show will be cess, abstract artists responded on display through April 5. The to our challenge.” There will be Guild includes weavers, spinners, a second artist reception 5 to 7 knitters, basket makers, and oth- p.m., on Friday, March 27, with ers interested in the textile arts. a collaboration paint event. The Members draw inspiration from Tombaugh Gallery is located in- the southwest landscape and the side the Unitarian-Universalist environment in which they live. 2020 Church, at 2000 S. Solano. The The Farm & Ranch Heritage Mu- exhibit continues through April seum is at 4100 Dripping Springs 10 at the Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 Road. Info: 575-522-4100 RED DOT S. Solano Drive in Las Cruces. Regular gallery hours are from • A newly created format show- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., each week, cases artists’ work on Facebook Wednesday through Saturday. at “Las Cruces NM Artists & STUDIO • The Mesilla Valley Fine Art Showcase” on a page is spe- cifically for the many undiscov- ered artists and artisans in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. No TOUR matter what it is you do, painting, April 25th & 26th, 9-5 photography, sculpting, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, woodworking, Opening event, April 24th, 5-8pm decorative arts, etc., anything The work of Jane Peacock is created by you is welcome to be Light Art Space Gallery, 209 W. Broadway highlighted at the Mesilla Valley displayed. Please note, this Face- silvercityart.com Fine Arts Gallery along with the Book page is meant to be a digi- art of Mary Zawacki. tal art gallery, rather than a sales Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de tool. This new FaceBook page is Guadalupe, across from the his- the creation of Robert Paquette, a toric Fountain Theatre, features long-time volunteer for many Las two local artists for the month of Cruces community service organi- March, Mary Zawacki and Jane zations. Visit us at www.desertexposure.com Peacock. Zawacki paints primari- 16 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

SKIN EXPOSURE • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Botanical Inking Electric Sun Tattoo Studio offers creative variety he Electric Sun Tattoo with her clients to wrap and tex- piece of paper.” matter how small, she won’t do Studio at 501 ½ E. Hadley tualize on their skin, bringing She said the most important it again. TAve. in Las Cruces is now the work to life. aspect of her art is deciding the “You don’t want to come open for business. “Wrapping changes the whole placement for the work on the across someone with the same Tattoo artist Katie Mena’s thing,” she said. The whole thing body and size it will be. tattoo,” she said. work has a self-styled vintage kind of changes on the skin, it’s Mena has been working on She said she won’t be tattoo- look with a focus on fine line not flat. When I create a design, some simple floral flash pieces ing people during the event. She work, much of which is plant I’m not just looking at form but for the opening she said, cus- has done that before and found based. Her custom and flash de- also at how cohesive it is. Seeing tomers will be able to reserve she couldn’t devote her atten- signs are often floral in nature it wrapped on the body, seeing it a design, make an appointment tion to the client and talk to the as she creates detailed drawings three dimensional, that’s so dif- and put down a deposit. Once guests at the same time. which she then carefully works ferent than just seeing it on a flat she does a design for a client, no In high school Mena started getting into drawing and paint- ing and soon became fascinated with tattooing. Soon she just or- dered some machines and start- Tattoo artist Katie Mena in ed tattooing friends. her studio space at 501 ½ E. “It was a terrible idea and I Hadley Ave. (Photos by Elva K. didn’t know what I was doing, Österreich) so I stopped,” she said. “Then I Customers at Electric Sun can rediscovered that interest and expect a relaxed experience. found an opportunity for it when Mena doesn’t want people to THANK YOU a local artist offered an appren- come to her door and expect The Mimbres Region Arts Council would like to thank the dedicated supporters listed ticeship. It was a perfect time work to be done immediately below and the entire Silver City community for another successful year. in my life where I was working and fast. Chocolate Stops Chocolatiers but I still had time to do it and “That’s not how I work at all,” Animalia Aldo Leopold High Culinary Arts it’s a big investment in time and she said. “Let’s have some tea. money, but for that year it just all In this space I’m trying to find a Antique Mall Silver City Trading Brave Ministry Team lined up perfectly.” balance of cozy and home and a Curl Up n Dye Bre Door Mena completed her appren- clean and sterile and profession- Diane's Bakery and Deli Calvary Chapel Academy Home ticeship two years ago but con- al area.” Gila Hike and Bike Economics tinued working out of the same During her apprenticeship Kris' Unique Boutique Corner Kitchen studio, Camino Tattoo, until late Mena learned and worked on Light Art Space Diana Cameron 2019 when she opened her own various styles of tattoos and Lois Duffy Art Diane of Diane's Bakery and Deli place. She was worried about whatever else she needed to Lotus Center Eiderdown Cakes and Confections “stepping on toes” of other tat- learn to do but “now I’m kind of too shops int eh area but has homing in on my style, built on Mint Chip Gila Hike and Bike Team found that community welcom- my own strengths. I am always Morning Star Guadalupe Montessori School ing and supportive. She has her pushing for a finer line and more Morones and Knuttinen Heather Bird own distinctive style that is not clean work.” Murray Hotel Jane Janson available from anyone else. “I just love tattooing,” she Pretty Sweet Emporium Jesse Westenberger “There’s so many shops here said. “It’s a surprise to me – I’ve Revel Mark Johannes and we have such a heavily tat- never been happier in my life.” SIlver City Book Shop Mary Baumhover tooed population that it works Follow Mena’s work at Silver City Food Co-op Maya Eilert out,” she said. “Everyone stays elctricsunlc on twitter or con- busy. I really want to do some- tact her at electricsunlc@gmail. Silver City Copper Quail Mint Chip thing different with this space.” com. Silver City Museum Patty McDonnell Soul River Gallery and Studio Silver City All-Stars Cheer Katie Mena often Sterling Fine Art Silver City High Culinary Arts practices her fine line tattoo Therese The Jewelry Lady Susan Slade work and shading Town & Country Garden Club United Country Mimbres Realty Team on herself, her United Country Mimbres Realty WNM Communications Team husband and her Wild West Weaving WNMU friends. WNM Communications Zeyah Pearson

Volunteers Block Captains Allison Waterman Charles Hubbard Ariana Hamm Esther Stephenson Barbara Kienzler Jaselynn Rolfe Barbara Taylor Shelley Scarborough Carol Brady Coralee Mercado Music ALASKA Danielle Ogas Amos Torres P EAD OTT Ed Spindler Fiddling Friends DH E U R Eddie Osowski Gila Highlanders Y M Jacque Cusick MoonShine Jeannie Miller S Jordan Parscal Benefactors IL NM VER CIT Y, Kathy and Ron Cassell Ace Hardware Leila Zimmel Albertsons Lynda Metlika Anonymous II will be at the Las Cruses Art Fair, Melanie Archuleta Little Toad Creek Brewery March 6, 7, 8 in the Visitor Center Michele and Ed Ludwig Maureen and Ira Craig Pottery can also be seen at “Ramolla Gallery,” Nancy Evey The Family Karate Center corner of Bullard & Broadway Nancy Fischer The Marketplace Penny Costello Wells Fargo Letha Cress Woolf Rustin Cameron ZirYab's Body Brew Artist-Potter Sherri Moser 907-783-2780 Sybil Paradiso Thanks to Special Guest Call for directions to my gallery Vicki Barnitt Liz Zunon, Author & Illustrator 371 Camino de Viento, Wind Canyon, Silver City, New Mexico DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 17

ARTS EXPOSURE • JEN GRUGER Art Speaks to Alden And she talks back with art

rom the moment you set she helped me apply the paint.” piece of artwork to celebrate from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, your eyes on Lisa Alden’s Alden did not enjoy high their special family member. She March 13. Alden’s work will be Fwork, you understand school in general. Like many of is always accepting new com- on display and available for sale there is a relationship between us, she found it very stressful, missions for pet portraits and the entire month of March. the artist and the art. Equally but art class was a refuge. Inter- works from photos. One important reason Alden proficient in clay as she is with estingly, she did not have a good In March, Alden will be the is so pleased to show her work paint and pen or pencil, Alden experience with math, large- featured artist at Gallery of the at the Clay Time gallery in Al- has a style that can draw you to ly due to poor teaching styles. Otero Artisan’s Group adjacent amogordo and at The Merc in the piece to learn more about it. However, when she went to col- to Clay Time, a pottery and ce- Tularosa is that she can make art “As an artist, I feel it’s my respon- lege, she took Algebra and loved ramics studio in Alamogordo. more accessible to people. sibility to represent the beauty it. Alden said, “This is a beautiful Alden is currently a resident art- “It’s important to have art in I see every day,” Alden said. “I language!” ist at the gallery and will have a our lives,” she said. want to take what speaks to me Throughout college, Alden solo show for the whole month. and then show that to someone worked in hospitality but con- “This is both an opportunity Lisa Alden’s social media: who’s never seen what I have seen, tinued to draw and sketch. She and huge challenge since this the and they can experience some- never thought she could do it first time I’ve been pushed to cre- www.lisaaldenart.com thing they never knew existed.” “for real” and instead, when she ate so much work in such a short Instagram @lisa_alden_art Alden is originally from New thought of a career path, she Lisa Alden with one of her time,” she said. “I find that when I Facebook: Lisa Alden Hampshire but always dreamed turned to healthcare since she creations. (Courtesy photos) create, I become more creative.” Pottery and Pet Portraits of living in the southwest. She was interested in pharmaceuti- Alden is looking forward to recalls trips to visit her grand- cal research. This meant more mental.” She admits however the opportunity to meet new Clay Time parents in Mesa, Arizona, during math and science. As it turns that her first pieces “…were re- people and share her art. 700 East 1st Street, Suite 756 her middle school years and out, biology and chemistry went ally terrible.” Granada Shopping Center recalls the warmth, dry air and fine as “the language of chemis- Alden’s creates her pottery in About Clay Time Alamogordo, NM 88310 lack of bugs as some of her fond- try spoke to me,” she said. a very small batch home studio Hank Hanglesben, artist, pot- (575) 495-5300 est memories. Alden has a bachelor’s degree operation. Most pieces are only ter and owner of Clay Time, has Facebook: Clay Time As luck would have it, her hus- in chemistry from Eastern New replicated a handful of times opened an art gallery adjacent to band Lou, whom she met in Col- Mexico University, a BA in art before a new design is created, Clay Time and hosts the work of The Gallery of Otero orado Springs in college, joined with double concentrations in thereby assuring that each piece members of the Otero Artisans Artisan’s Group the Air Force and was stationed at painting and ceramics from the is unique. All her clay is from Group. This collaborative cur- 700 East First St., Suite 755 several air bases throughout New University of the Incarnate Word New Mexico and she utilizes rently has 21 members, all from Granada Shopping Center Mexico, including Holloman. in San Antonio, Texas, and is hand building techniques using Otero County, and there are up Alamogordo, NM 88310 Now, she happily calls Al- certified in medical technology. slab, coil and pinching. None of to 12 artists on display at the amogordo, her forever home. She pursued the latter because it her current work is done using a gallery at any given time. Once The Merc Alden is especially pleased provided a reliable source of em- pottery wheel. a month, an artist is featured in 316 Granado Street that she has been able to come ployment during the 10 1/2 years Alden also enjoys painting one room of the gallery for the full circle with regard to her trav- she and her husband moved and drawing animals. One spe- entire month and for the month Tularosa, NM 88352 els, finally settling in Alamogor- around while fulfilling his mili- cialty of hers is pet portraits for of March, that artist is Alden. (505) 710-2924 do, because she currently uses a tary obligations. During the en- customers who want an original There will be a “Meet and Greet” Facebook: The Merc lot of the photos she took when tire time she continued to dab- she lived here the first time to ble in art as much as she could. create her pieces. In a way, she When time came to settle down is using her art to express grat- and choose a place to live, the itude for the inspiration she got choice was easy, and the couple from those early visits. made the decision together to When she was young Alden re- enable Alden to pursue her art members painting and drawing full time. for hours. Her love for art was Now, she uses her unique evident and her parents sent her combination of chemistry and to study with a professional fine art education to dabble in mak- artist at the age of seven. One of ing her own glazes, understand her most vivid memories was the the behaviors of the different first time she painted on canvas the media she works with and with acrylics. Works from these create new colors and ideas. Al- early days are still in private col- den is especially focused on her lections with family members. pottery work right now. “The smell of the paint and “I just love working and shap- to be able to be in a profession- ing clay,” She said. “It is a little al artist studio!” she said. “I re- more intuitive versus the paint- member her hand on my hand as ing and drawing which is more Silver city copper quail MARCH GUEST ARTIST Suzanne Ens presents a new collection: "Vernal"

ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday, March 21st, 4-6:30 p.m. "Garden Party II" Now Open: Now Open 7 Days a Week! On the corner of Texas and Yankie in Downtown Silver City, NM Like us on Follow us on Facebook 575-388-2646 Instagram facebook.com/mariahscqg silvercitycopperquail.com instagram@copper_quail 18 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

We strongly recommend gallery patrons 505-288-6361. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday call locations before visiting as gallery ARTS EXPOSURE to Thursday. Navajo jewelry and rugs. hours are subject to change and do so Evett’s Café and Gallery, 501 First St., often. Contact Desert Exposure at 575- 854-2449. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 680-1978 or editor@desertexposure. Gallery Guide to Sunday. Photographs, plein air com to update listings. All area codes landscape paintings and illustrated are 575 unless indicated otherwise. p.m. Sunday. McConaha. By appointment. Las Cruces childrens books. Lois Duffy Art Studio, 211C N. Texas Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, HC Big Picture Gallery, 2001 Lohman Ave, Judy’s Studio, 104 N. Main St. 375-743- Silver City St., 534-0822. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 536- Suite 109, 647-0508. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 9110. 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Alaska Mudhead Studio-Gallery, 371 or by appointment. Original paintings, 9935, [email protected], Tuesday to Friday. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and by appointment. Drawings and Camino de Viento in Wind Canyon. cards and prints. www.loisduffy. com, www.katebrownpottery.com. By Saturday. sculpture. By appointment, Letha Cress Wolfe, loisduffy@ signalpeak.net. appointment. Blue Gate Gallery, 4901 Chagar St. Kind of a Small Array, 106 N. Main St. potter, 907-783-2780. Lumiere Editions, 104 N. Texas St., (intersection of Valley Drive and Taylor 210-473-9062. A humble space for art, Anthony Howell Studio, 200 W. Market 956-6369. Vintage and contemporary Bayard Road, open by appointment, 523- music and poetry. 1-4 p.m. Saturday St. 574-2827. By appointment only. photography. Monday to Friday. Kathryn Allen Clay Studio, 601 Erie St., 2950. and Sunday and by appointment. [a]SP.“A”©E, 110 W. Seventh St., 538- The Makery, 206 N. Bullard St. 590- 537-3332. By appointment. Camino Real Book Store and Art La Posada Gallery, 1008 First St. 3333, aspace.studiogallery@ gmail. 1263. Freestyle weaving studio and Gallery, 314 S. Tornillo St. 523-3988. 910-297-9904. Affordable original art, com. school of fiber, book and paper arts, Northern Grant County Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. photography, paintings, pottery, santos Barbara Nance Gallery & Stonewalker 11 a.m .- 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday, Casitas de Gila, 50 Casita Flats Road, Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. Main St. and icons. 1-4 p.m. Wednesday to Studio, 105 Country Road, 534-0530. www.makerysvc.com. Gila, 535-4455. By appointment. (Southwest Environmental Center), Sunday. By appointment. Stone, steel, wood Manzanita Ridge, 107 N. Bullard St. gallery@ casitasdegila. com, www. 522-5552. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-6 Old S’cool House Gallery, 500 Main and paint. Sculpture path. www. 388-1158. galleryatthecasitas.com. p.m. St., dorner of Fifth Street, 360-298- barbaraNanceArt.com. Mariah’s Copper Quail Gallery, 211-A Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo Road, 1461. Abstract paintings, textiles and Blue Dome Gallery, 307 N. Texas, Texas St., corner of Yankie and Texas Deming 541- 0658. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to fabric creations. 1-4 p.m. Saturday and second location at 60 Bear Mountain streets, 388-2646. Fine arts and crafts. Community Gallery, 1721 E. Pine St. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Sunday and by appointment. Road, 534-8671. Open 11 a.m.-5 Mimbres Regional Arts Council Gallery, located in the restaurant at OYO’s. 6 Justus Wright Galeria, 266 W. Court Warehouse 110, 110 N. Main St. p.m. Monday to Saturday. www. Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., 1201 N. Pope a.m.-2p.m. Ave., 526-6101, jud@delvalleprintinglc. 517-0669. Contemporary art and bluedomegallery. com. St. 538-2505, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold St., com. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday to performance gallery. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Borderlands Gallery, Stephan Hoglund Sunday www.mimbresarts.org. 546-3663. Monday to Saturday 10 Friday. Saturday and by appointment. www. Studios, 211 W. Yankie St., Silver City. Molly Ramolla Gallery & Framing, a.m.-4 p.m. Las Cruces Arts Association, located warehouse110.com. 218-370-1314. www.stephanhoglund. 203 N. Bullard St., 538- 5538. www. Gold Street Gallery, 112-116 S. Gold in Cruces Creatives, 205 E. Lohman com. ramollaart.com. St., 546-8200. Open noon-4 p.m. Ave. lascrucesarts.wixsite.com/arts. Alamogordo The Cliffs Studio & Gallery, 205 N. Lyon Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, 104 W. Monday to Saturday. Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Creative Designs Custom Framing & St., corner of Yankie and Lyon streets, Broadway St., 388-1811/313-2595, Orona Art Studio, 546-4650. By Main St., 541-2137. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gallery, 434-4420, 917 New York Ave. 520-622- 0251. By appointment. 8:30 -10 a.m. Monday to Friday. appointment. lyntheoilpainter@ gmail. Tuesday to Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Patron’s Hall/Flickinger Center for Common Ground, 102 W. Kelly St., The Place at the Palace, at 201 N. com, www.lynorona.com. Saturday. Performing Arts, 434-2202, 1110 New 534-2087. Open by chance or by prior Bullard St. 575-388-1368. Reader’s Cove Used Books & Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. Mesquite York Ave. arrangement. 575-534-2087. Soul River Gallery, 400 N. Bullard St. Gallery, 200 S. Copper St., 544-2512. St., 640-3502. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Trail in 303-888-1358; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday to Friday; 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Tularosa Arenas Valley, 12-3 p.m. Monday, or and Wednesday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Photography by Daniel Gauss. M. Phillip’s Fine Art Gallery, 221 N. Horse Feathers, 318 Granado St. by appointment, 706-533- 1897, www. Thursday to Saturday. Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Chaparral SE, Main St., 525-1367. 585-4407. Art, southwest furniture and victoriachick.com. Sterling Fine Art, 306 N. Bullard St. 544-7708. By appointment. New Dimension Art Works, 615 E. decor. Creative Hands Roadside Attraction Silver City, 505-699-5005, 11 a.m.-5 Thursdays Gallery, 207 S. Silver St. Piñon St., 373-0043. By Appointment. The Merc, 316 Granado St. 505- 238- Art Gallery, 106 W Yankie, Silver City. p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 545-2994. Art works, plants and a NMSU University Art Gallery, Williams 6469. Art gifts by regional artists, 303-916-5045 Hours are 10:30 a.m.- 1-3 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. boutique. Thursdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hall, University Ave. east of Solano, books. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Abstract to realism, workshops and 646-2545, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. By lessons available. sterlingnm.com. Columbus Sunday. Capitan appointment at other times. Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 Village of Columbus Library, 112 Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite St., Heart of the Raven, 415 12th St., Elemental Artisans, by appointment Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- 3277. By Broadway St., 531-2612, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday. 937-7459, Functional and decorative only, 215-593-6738. appointment. www. jimpalmerbronze. Monday to Saturday. Quillin Stephens Gallery, behind pottery, classes. Finn’s Gallery, 300 N. Arizona St., 406- com. downtown Coas Books, 312-1064. By 790-0573 Studio Upstairs, 109 N. Bullard St., 574- Rodeo appointment only. Carrizozo Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 College 2493. By appointment. Chiricahua Gallery, 5 Pine St., 557- Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian Malkerson Gallery 408, 408 12th St. in Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. 10 a.m.-3 Syzygy Tile Gallery, 106 N. Bullard St., 2225. Open daily except Wednesday, Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Carrizozo, 648-2598. p.m. Monday to Friday. 388-5472. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive, 522-7281. Wednesday to Friday Tularosa Basin Gallery of The Glasserie Studio and Store, 106 Tatiana Maria Gallery, 305 N. Bullard 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Photography, 401 12th St. in E. College Ave., 590-0044. 11 a.m.-6 St. 388-4426. Hillsboro Unsettled Gallery & Studio, 905 N. Carrizozo, 575-937-1489, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Tree Spirit Gallery, on-line only at www. Barbara Massengill Gallery, 895-3377, Mesquite, 635-2285, noon-5 p.m. p.m. Thursday to Monday; noon to 5 Grant County Art Guild Gallery, 316 cogan-cogan.com. 303-888-1358. open weekends and by appointment. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday p.m. on Sundays. Exclusive exhibit N. Bullard St., 10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday 21 Latigo Trail, 941-387-8589. Sculpture to Friday; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, venue for the winners of New Mexico through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Barbara Harrison. By appointment Mesilla and by appointment. Magazine’s photography contest and Sunday. GCAG.org. only. Doña Ana Arts Council Arts and Virginia Maria Romero Studio, the largest photo gallery in the state. Guadalupe’s, 505 N. Bullard St., 535- Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. Texas, Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By 2624. Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 313-1032, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Mercado, Suites B and D, 523-6403, 9 appointment, [email protected], Lincoln p.m. Saturday, www. wildwestweaving.com. a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. virginiamariaromero.com. Old Lincoln Gallery, 1068 Calle la Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Bullard St., Wind Canyon Studio, 11 Quail Run Galeri Azul, Old Mesilla Plaza, 523- Placita, across from the visitor’s center 388-5725. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Road off Hwy. 180, mile marker 107, 8783. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 Magdalena in Lincoln, 653- 4045. Coffee bar Saturday. Contemporary art ranging 574- 2308, 619-933-8034. Louise p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Galeria Atelier Studio 605, 605 W. First St. A featuring 45 New Mexico artists, 10 from realism to abstraction in a variety Sackett, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and on the Plaza, 2310 Calle de Principal, collective space containing Village a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday of media. www.LeybaIngallsARTS. Wednesday and by appointment. 526-9771. Daily 10 am.-6 p.m. Press Print Studio; DOrkyART.us; com, [email protected]. Wynnegate Gallery, 1105 W. Market Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 Glennoznap.com; Es•Press•O. 838- San Patricio Light Art Space, 209 W. Broadway St., 575-534-9717, noon – 4 p.m. Calle de Guadalupe, 522- 2933. Daily 6452. Letterpress Cards and Journals, Hurd La Rinconada, NM 281 U.S. Hwy. St.. 520-240-7075. Open 10 a.m.-5 Saturday and Sunday, also open for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine Art Printing & Photography. 9 70, 653-4331, www. wyethartists.com. p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 Red Dot Tour, artist showings and by Ouida Touchön Studio, 2615 Calle a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; and by appointment. appointment. de Guadalupe, 635-7899. By Bear Mountain Gallery, 902 First Street. p.m. Works by Peter Hurd, Henriette Contemporary photography and other Yada Yada Yarn, 621 N. Bullard St. appointment. ouida@ouidatouchon. 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth media. Workshops, exhibitions and 388-3350. com, www.ouidatouchon. com. Paintings by Eddie Tsosie, jewelry and and resident artist, Michael Hurd. events. [email protected] www. Zoe’s Studio/Gallery, 305 N. Cooper The Potteries, 2260 Calle de Santiago, navajo rugs. lightartspace.com. St., 654-4910. By chance or 524-0538, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Blue Canyon Gallery, U.S. Highway 60 White Oaks Lloyd Studios, 306 W. Broadway appointment. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. (1 mile east of Magdalena), 575-854- White Oaks Pottery, 445 Jicarilla Drive St. 590-1110. Sculpture, custom Mimbres Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Mercado, 2953, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily. Paintings, (three miles past White Oaks), 648- knives and swords. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Chamomile Connection, 3918 U.S. 405-8877. pottery and jewelry. 2985. Daily, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Porcelain Wednesday to Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 Highway 35, 536-9845. Lynnae C&S Morning Star, 805 First Street, pottery by Ivy Heymann.

47 Years in Say “Hi”to Ivan, the Business! Southwest galleria of blue-gold macaw! unique treasures! Fine Gold & Silver Jewelry * Pottery * Fossils * Sand Painting Kachinas * ‘Mexico To You’ Items * Fine Art * Native Crafts WE BUY & SELL GOLD, SILVER, OLD JEWELRY, SCRAP, BULLION, OLD COINS FREE GIFT Open Mon.–Sat. 9am to 4:30pm WITH PURCHASE, THE UE TOE MENTION 1117 S. White Sands Blvd., next to Applebee’s Alamogordo, NM 575-437-9828 DESERT EXPOSURE DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 19

LA PENTALLA PLATA • HAP HASARD The Milagro ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’ Beanfield War Universal, 120-minutes, Color, (1988), from Netflix DVD Classic New Mexico Tale Produced & Directed by Robert Redford (“Ordinary People”) he High Road to Taos, on a foundation – “Miracle Valley you will be screwed bigtime, most student, here to study them and Screenplay by David S. Ward New Mexico Highway Recreation Area” – and among of you will be forced to sell and write a sociology thesis. Her- Set in New Mexico T76, climbs east from Es- the hard hats is Ladd Devine move elsewhere.” This inflames bie works at fitting in, he makes panola toward the mountains, (Richard Bradford), a robber-bar- the villagers, but what to do? friends with Amarante (Carlos and the second village, high on on type who has bought up land. Ladd Devine calls in the local Requelme), the oldest villager, a ridge at over 6,000 feet, is Tru- He is anticipating the new dam power, Sheriff Bernabe Montoya and then takes an unpaid job of notable American films. This chas (Trout). The land falls away the Forest Service is planning, (Ruben Blades), and tells him to fixing fences and planting beans film combines an authentic and in fine views, especially where and thanks to a vague 1973 wa- shut Joe down, but Montoya lives for Joe Montragon. Meanwhile, scenic location with fine actors the high peaks of the Sangre De ter ruling, Devine gets that ditch here and knows everyone, and Ladd Devine has sent in a hired like Vennera, Blades, and Braga. Cristo, Jicarilla, Trampas and water for his golf course but Joe’s he’s not about to get heavy with gun, Kyril Montana (Christopher “Milagro” shows with respect Truchas, stand white in the sun- field is right where his 13th hole anyone. He tells Devine nobody Walken), who pulls into Milagro the quirks of an interesting cul- light. To an outsider the village fairway will be. Ladd declares it understands those water laws. in his rental car wearing a be- ture, a people who once knew seems poor, with humble houses will be the greatest leisure time “Besides, if I tell Joe to stop, spoke Western suit, and starts how to “deal with their saints and of adobe, and a hard place to live. development in the history of the he’ll tell me to go sit on a chile.” bossing the villagers around like talk with the angels.” There is Yet to these people it is home, state, and the villagers are be- This film is not so much a dra- he’s the new Sheriff. HIs fine Stet- Amarante’s unreconstructed pig, and they have been here since the hind it 200 percent. When word ma as a light-hearted comedy, son is the high hat, and he will re- Lupita, who pulls wash off the 17th Century, some twelve gener- of Joe’s theft of his water reach- with a fine cast of professionals gret his disrespecto. clothes lines and eats what she ations now. They speak Spanish es him, la mierda hits el ventila- and locals who make it authen- Redford knew Nichols before pleases; there’s the tiny old wom- that has vestiges of the language dor. Ladd places a hot call direct tic. They sport a droll humor that he moved to Taos, and liked the an who lurks behind bushes and of Cervantes, and until the arrival to a henchman, Governor Harry creeps in at every turn. Director novel “because it was like a fairy tosses pebbles at selected vic- of good roads and motorcars, they Clark (M. Emmett Walsh) in San- Redford had lived in the area and tale, and had a good, good heart.” tims; and the mysterious Coyote were nearly as isolated as colo- ta Fe, who explodes … “Who the had a feeling for the people that I had the pleasure of dinner Angel, who dances in the moon- nists on Mars. F___ is Joe Montragon?” brings warmth to the film. Ru- with John Nichols once at Il Vi- light under his huge sombrero It was this village, named Mi- A large crowd of locals watch ral, isolated New Mexicans are cino in Albuquerque, a gathering and plays melodias on his concer- lagro (Miracle) in John Nichols’ from the road above Joe’s field. decent, humble folk with no pre- arranged by writer Sharon Nei- tina; he may or may not exist. novel, that is the setting for a dra- The mayor (musician Freddy tensions. They had been self-sup- derman. John reminded me of ma that started with a small thing. Fender) comes running. Word porting for ages, and then had to police detectives I have known, Hap Hasard (nom-de-plume) A family man with a plot of land reaches Ruby’s Body Shop and adapt to a money culture when because he listens when you has taught high school, worked under an ancient acequia walks Pipe Queen, the queen herself the people from Gringolandia talk, asks good questions, and as a lease controller for IBM on his dry, barren field, looks at (Sonia Braga) jumps in her truck started moving in during the 19th makes mental notes of any useful Denver, served as a military the water flowing past. The tag and races to the field. Seeing century. As Tularosa Basin writer information. His feeling for the policeman in the Army on the headgate that controls the Joe ditching it into rows for his Eugene Rhodes explained, “They high country of northern New National Guard and held all water warns against opening it. beans, she drives away to find may forgive you for taking a shot Mexico comes out everywhere the temporary positions that He’s annoyed, and kicks the tag, Charlie Bloom (John Heard), or two at them; but never for giv- in the book, and Redford was the can be held in New Mexico the gate opens, forbidden water ex-lawyer and publisher of the ing them the high hat.” auteur who could portray it. He entertainment, 1993- 2010. flows onto his field. Voz de La Norte (Voice of the You see this when a tall An- would go on to direct Norman Then he wanted to act, so When the villagers spot the North) tending his garden. Ruby glo hitches a ride to Milagro on Maclean’s novel, “A River Runs appeared on stage in 20 water on Joe’s field, the word is on fire; she tells him she’ll pay a school bus. He’s Herbie Platt Through It”, a film so fine I hold different regional productions spreads like an avalanche. Joe him to print an article about Joe’s (Daniel Stern), an NYU graduate it up, with “Milagro”, as examples around southern New Mexico. Montagron (Chick Vennera) dips diversion and notify the area of a his hand in the stolen water: “I meeting to reclaim their ancient ought to shut it off, maybe I’ll water rights. sleep on it.” Instead, he’ll plant At the meeting she speaks his field to beans, one of the of their lost world, “When our Three Sisters that nourished this poverty was not a thing to be colony, and the Native Americans ashamed of.” Then she makes before them, for centuries: the Charlie speak, and he explains others being corn and squash. their water will be used against Not far away, yellow bulldozers them: “The Miracle Valley scam topple piñon pine and scar the will bring in wealthy homebuy- land. A crane places a large sign ers, your taxes will go sky high,

10TH ANNUAL Branigan Cultural Center Open Call for Submissions

Branigan Cultural Center seeks proposals for exhibits with themes of cultural and historical significance relating to the Southwest to be presented in 2021 or beyond. We invite submissions from artists March 6-8, 2020 (solo and group), from formal and informal scholars, and cultural FRI: 5-8PM, heritage organizations. SAT-SUN: 10AM-4PM LAS CRUCES Proposals must be submitted at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ CONVENTION CENTER 2020 FEATURED ARTIST 680 E UNIVERSITY AVE, ABEL GARCIA LCMS2021. Applications must include a brief narrative, artist’s or LAS CRUCES LAS CRUCES NATIVE SON group statement, and images of proposed art or objects for display. • ORIGINAL WORK BY OVER 100 REGIONAL ARTISTS • QUICK ART COMPETITION FOR ADULTS & STUDENTS Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 5pm. For more • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT information, visit las-cruces.org/museums or call 575.541.2154. • SILENT AUCTION TICKETS ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR Branigan Cultural Center $ 501 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 10/adult, kids 12 & under are FREE! DAARTS.ORG Tickets good for all 3 days! 575-541-2154 • museums.las-cruces.org 575-523-6403 facebook.com/LCMuseums @LCMuseums 20 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

Silver City Zen Center BODY • MIND • SPIRIT (Ginzan-ji Zen Buddhist Temple) Grant County Weekly Events Meditation Practice (Zazen) Monday-Friday 8:00 am SUNDAYS Slow Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m.- Storytime — 10:30 a.m., Silver City Archaeology Society — First 12:45 p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Public Library, 515 W. College Zazen, Kinhin & Dharma Talk Saturday 9:00 am Sunday of every month, field trip. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404- Avenue. For children ages 0-5, no Dokusan (interview with teacher) by appointment 536-3092, whudson43@yahoo. 234-5331. registration necessary. 538-3672 com. Southwest New Mexico Quilters or [email protected]. 506 W. 13th St. Cocaine Anonymous — 2 p.m. Guild – 9:30 a.m., first Tuesday, Yoga for happiness — 1-2:10 p.m. Resident Priest (corner of 13th and Virginia) at the New 180 Club, 1661 Grant County Extension Office, taught by Colleen Stinar. Lotus Rev. Dr. Oryu Paul Stuetzer Silver City, NM • 575-388-8874 U.S. Highway 180 E. Everyone 2610 N. Silver Street, North Center, 211 W. Broadway. 574-5451. with drug or alcohol problem is entrance. Newcomers and welcome. allwaterman@yahoo. visitors are welcome. 388-8161. THURSDAYS com. Westerners Corral – 6:20 p.m., Blooming Lotus Meditation — Transpersonal Psychotherapy meets on the third Tuesday of 5:30 p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. MONDAYS every even numbered month Broadway. 313-7417, geofarm@ AARP Widowed and Single throughout the year, except for pobox.com. LEA RN TO TRUST CONFIDENTLY IN Persons of Grant County December; when the meeting De-stressing Meditations — —10:30 a.m., second Monday, is held on the second Tuesday. Noon-12:45 p.m., New Church of YOUR FEELINGS, INTUITION AND HEART Cross Point Assembly of God For more information email the SW Desert, 1302 Bennett St. T H ROUGH PURE FEELI NG AWA REN ESS. Church. All singles welcome. Jody Bailey-Hall at: Jody_ 313-4087. Contact Sally, 537-3643. [email protected] or Grant County Rolling Stones Gem Al-Anon family group, New Hope call 575 342-2621 and leave a and Mineral Society —6 p.m., Ronnie Joan Diener LMFT, LPCC —12:05 p.m. First Presbyterian message. second Thursday, 2045 Memory Silver City, NM 575- 535- 2762 Quantum Psychology Church, corner of 20th and Lane, Silver City. Anita, 907-830- www.quantumviewtherapy.net Over 35 Year s Exper ience Swan Streets, Silver City. Open WEDNESDAYS 0631. meeting. Contact: 313-7891. ACA Meeting (Adult Children of Historic Mining District & Tourism Grant County Federated Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Meeting — 10 a.m., second Republican Women – 11:30 Families) — 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Bayard Community a.m., Third Monday at Silver meets every Wednesday at the Center, 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. 575-519-4704 Bowling Center on Memory Lane. New Church of the Southwest 537-3327. ZIRYABS.COM 313-7997. Desert, 714 N. Bullard St. Athena, Little Artist Club — 10:30-11:30 ‘ Meditation for Beginners — 5:30 575-590-8300. a.m., Silver City Public Library, p.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. Al-Anon family group — 6 p.m., 515 W. College Avenue. Free Proud to sell our Silver City made deodorants, toothpastes, Broadway. Jeff, 956-6647. www. Arenas Valley Church of Christ, 5 creative fun for children ages 0-5. salves, and lotions all over the world! lotuscentersc.org. Race Track Road, Arenas Valley No registration necessary. 538- HOURS Silver City Squares — Dancing (the old radio station). Contact: 3672 or [email protected]. Tuesday to 6:30-8:30 p.m., Methodist 313-7891. TOPS — 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Saturday Church Santa Rita Street Archaeology Society — 6 p.m., Church, 1915 Swan, 538-9447. Buy Local 11am-6pm entrance. Kay, 956-7186 or Linda third Wednesday every month, Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 11:30 Buy 590-1499. October-April at 2045 Memory Handmade For the last a.m.-12:45 p.m., Lotus Center at time, not all Silver Chorale – 7-9 p.m. rehearsal, Soap redheads are Irish. Lane, Silver City; May-September 211 W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, I’m Russian for pete’s sake! First Presbyterian Church, corner meetings begin with a pot-luck 404-234-5331. 20th and Swan streets, Silver dinner at 6 p.m. at Roundup WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. City. New members welcome. Lodge in San Lorenzo-Mimbres, For children ages 10+ Space for Contact Anne, 288-6939. convening for business at 7 p.m. youth to hang out, experiment, 1330 Grant Street (across from Penny Park) Southwest New Mexico ACLU Visit www.gcasnm.org, or email create and more. Free, no – noon, first Monday (except [email protected], or call registration necessary. Silver City September when it’s the second 536-3092 for details. Public Library, 515 W. College Monday), Little Toad Creek, 200 Babytime Sing & Play — 1 p.m., Avenue, 538-3672 or ref@ N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Bob Silver City Public Library, 515 W. silvercitymail.com. Garrett, 575-590-4809. College Avenue. Stories, songs, FRIDAYS rhymes and movement for infants Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m., TUESDAYS 0-12 months and their caregivers. First United Methodist Church. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Free, no registration necessary. 538- 654-2067. —1:30 p.m., First Tuesday, Senior 3672 or ref @silvercitymail. com. Silver City Woman’s Club — 10:30 Center. Margaret, 388-4539. Back Country Horsemen — 6 a.m., second Friday, 411 Silver Bayard Historic Mine Tour —9:30 p.m., second Wednesday, Heights Blvd. Monthly meeting, a.m., Second Tuesday, meet at WNMU Watts Hall, opposite CVS lunch is at noon. Lucinda, 313- Bayard City Hall, 800 Central Pharmacy, Hwy. 180. Subject to 4591. Ave. $5 fee covers two-hour change. 574-2888. Women’s Al-Anon Meeting: bus tour of historic mines plus Brain Injury and Stroke Support Women Embracing Recovery — literature and map. Call 537-3327 Group — 3-4 p.m. third 5:30 p.m., La Clinica Health and for reservation. Wednesday. GRMC Billy Sasper Birth Center, 3201 Ridge Loop, Figure/Model Drawing — 4-6 Rehab & Wellness Center, 300 E. Silver City. Contact:313-7891. p.m. Contact Sam, 388-5583. 16th St., Silver City. First Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the A Course in Miracles — 7:15 p.m., SATURDAYS headquarters, next to the 600 N. Hudson. Information, 534- Alcoholics Anonymous “Black Chevron/Snappy Mart in Arenas 9172 or 534-1869. Chip” —11 a.m.-noon, First Valley. Dan Larson, 654-4884. Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. United Methodist Church. Gilawriters — 1-3 p.m., Visitors Silver City Public Library, Evening Prayer in the Eastern Center at Hudson and Broadway 515 W. College Avenue. Free Orthodox Tradition — 5 p.m., in Silver City. Contact Trish Heck, creative construction fun with Theotokos Retreat Center, 5202 [email protected] or call Lego, K’NEX, and Strawbees! Hwy. 152, Santa Clara. 537-4839. 534-0207. For children ages 6-12, no Kids Bike Ride — 10 a.m., Multiple Sclerosis Support Group registration necessary. 538-3672 Bikeworks, 815 E. 10th St. Dave — 11:30 a.m., first Tuesday at or [email protected]. Baker, 388-1444. a local restaurant; email for this Gin Rummy —1 p.m. at Narcotics Anonymous — 6 p.m., month’s location: huseworld@ Tranquilbuzz, corner of Yankie New 180 Club, 1661 Hwy. 180 E. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE yahoo.com. and Texas Streets in Silver City. Spinning Group — 1-3 p.m., First PFLAG Silver City — First Grant County Democratic Party Saturday, Yada Yada Yarn, 614 N. David Wireman Cathy Wilkerson Tuesday, 6 p.m., at the Unitarian —5:30 p.m., potluck; 6:20 p.m., Bullard, 388-3350. Universalist Fellowship, 3845 meeting, second Wednesday, Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 10-11:30 LMT# 7563 LMT# 7289 N. Swan. Confidential support Sen. Howie Morales building, a.m., Lotus Center, 211 W. The Massagemonk Reiki Master for LGBTQ persons and their 3060 E. Hwy. 180. 654-6060. Broadway. All levels. Becky families. No meetings in January Ladies Golf Association — 8 a.m. Glenn, 404-234-5331. 575-956-5994 575-538-1222 and July. 575-590-8797. tee time, Silver City Golf Course. • Traveling Massage • Deep Tissue Republican Party of Grant County Prostate Cancer Support Group All phone numbers are area — 6 p.m., second Monday, 3 Rio — 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, code 575 except as noted. • Sports Massage • Swedish de Arenas Road (the old Wrangler Gila Regional Medical Center Send updates to events@ • Trigger Point Therapy • Hot Stone restaurant). Conference Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. desertexposure.com. • Deep Tissue • Lymphatic • Focus Work • Myofascial Track the region’s many great restaurants • Reflexology • Craniosacral Therapy with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide • 30 year Veteran • Energy Work in Desert Exposure. • Vets Welcome • Ortho-Bionomy • Reflexology Visit Desert Exposure online at Mobile massage service available • Gift Certificates Available or www.desertexposure.com Call for your appointment & Information Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? Serving Silver City & Grant County DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 21

Madam Millie’s red high-heels. Like a wild west Cinderella story, she picked herself up by her sling-backs. See if the shoe fits at the opening reception of From the Collections, January 22, 5-7pm at the Silver City Museum. (Courtesy Photo) Our mission is to enhance quality of life with innovative holistic care ON DISPLAY by implementing the highest safety standards in pain care.

Collection Exhibit Pain conditions treated at HPI include but not limited to: Treats straight out of the past • Medical Management • Neuropathic and Post Operative • Opioid-Free Pain Management • Cancer and Visceral n exhibit at the Silver about objects that could or City Museum selections should be collected, and how • Platelet Rich Plasma • Phantom and Spinal Cord lnjury Ofrom the collections pro- they can be used to tell stories vides a behind-the-curtain peak of our past. • Ketamine Therapy • Fibromyalgia/Chronic Widespread at some of the Museum’s most The Silver City Museum cre- • Back, Neck and Upper Extremity fascinating artifacts. ates opportunities for residents The Silver City Museum hous- and visitors to explore, under- es over 200,000 objects and stand, and celebrate the rich 25,000 photographs. Among the and diverse cultural heritage of Interventional pain techniques provided include by not limited to: highlights that are on display are southwestern New Mexico by Madam Millie’s red high heels, collecting, preserving, research- • Myofascial/Trigger Point/joint Injections • Interlaminar/Transformaminal Epidural/ and a photograph from the Mer- ing, and interpreting the region’s • Radio-frequency Treatment Facet Injections ritt Family collection of the first unique history. planes the U.S. military used in It is nationally recognized • Nerve Blocks: All Extremities and Joints combat, which in 1916 took to through its accreditation by the the southern New Mexico skies American Alliance of Museums. seeking retribution for Pancho Admission is free; a suggested Villa’s raid on Columbus. Also, donation of $5 helps support the Contact us for more information on display visitors can see arti- museum’s education programs, facts of various facets of Silver collections care and exhibitions. Phone# (575)-205-0280 City history, from Chinese mer- For more information, please 3851 E. Lohman, Suite 4 • Las Cruces, NM 88011 chants to inventors of strange contact the museum at 575-589- miracle cures. 5921 [email protected] www.hygiapain.com The interactive exhibit will , or visit the museum’s website: also invite public conversation www.silvercitymuseum.org

NEW LOCATION! CEGE AE CEGE STREET PAA GRU R SIER CIT M W hti a muunitnoc fo erac uoy PRIVATE APPT. MON.-FRI. yam reven evah ot ,ksa tahw i ?f 575-519-2724 esuaceB ew evah roines gnisuoh dna ecivres snoitpo .egnahc yeht f i dna won sdeen ruoy teem ot teem ruoy sdeen won dna i f yeht .egnahc GENTLE ALIGNING; INTUITIVE CARE; COLD LASER THERAPY • NECK & SHOULDER • TRAUMATIC BRAIN • LOWER BACK INJURY (TBI) oT nrael erom tuoba dooG ramaS i nat • HEADACHES • LOSS OF BALANCE coS i e t y – aL s curC e s iV l l ega , ac l l ( 575 ) 2631-225 . • INJURIES • HORSES & DOGS • WEAK MUSCLES (by appt. only) eolwease e ostif llA l iaf sht ro leb sfei era .emoclew “My Mission is to Help You Get Your Life Back.” DR. LOUISE CASH, D.C.

shadow.indd 1 shadow.indd 1 5/1/12 3:22 PM 5/1/12 3:22 PM

shadow.indd 1 5/1/12 3:22 PM 22 • MARCH 2020 Celebrating 16 Years! www.desertexposure.com DATURA CARING DECISIONS • ALEXIA SEVERSON Celebrating 18 Years! Planning Ahead Facials • Body Treatments • Spa Manicures & Pedicures Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Waxing Funeral peace of mind

t might sound strange, but and director at La Paz-Graham’s conception is that if someone Lucky you! planning your own funeral Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador makes funeral arrangements ® Iin advance, even while you Ave. in one state and then moves to are perfectly healthy, may be “A lot of families are thinking another, they would lose money are available the smartest thing you can do of doing different things with and have to make new plans, to ensure your family isn’t left their loved ones,” Seldner said. but that is not usually the case. in Silver City with the burden of making cost- A recent trend is for families Typically, a funeral home or ly decisions after your death. to plan green, or eco-friendly fu- cemetery will help individuals ® “Death is not something we nerals, which may include em- and families set up a trust when Beauty and Skin Care want to talk about, especial- balming with formaldehyde-free they enter into a contract with ly our own, but sometimes a products, using sustainable bio- them. Open Tuesday-Friday Cheri Crane family member may not have degradable clothing or burying “The funeral home does not 108 E. Broadway Owner/Therapist expressed what type of service a loved in in an environmentally own the prearrangement,” Be- In Silver City, NM 575-534-0033 they want and that leaves the friendly urn or casket. navidez said. “We turn that Visit our website: daturatherapeuticdayspa.com family guessing,” said Ruben Cremation is also on the rise. money over to a trust, where the Benavidez, funeral director at According to the National Fu- money is held and guaranteed. Baca’s Funeral Chapels, 300 E. neral Directors Association, the So, if you do a prearrangement Boutz Road. rate of cremation exceeded that and then move and pass away, According to AARP, there of burial in 2015 and has gained the funeral home over there can are three main things to con- popularity among people of var- collect the money once they sider when planning a funeral: ious religious faiths. have a death certificate.” preparing the corpse, holding “We have urns here (at La One of the advantages of a the ceremony and handling the Paz-Graham’s) where family prearranged funeral is that indi- burial or the ashes of the de- members can bury (their loved viduals are able pay it off ahead ceased. one) in the ground and (the urn) of time. It also freezes the cost One of the first steps in the disintegrates over time,” Seld- of the services provided by the process is finding a funeral ner said. funeral home, ensuring that a home to work with. Since fu- “…You can even make a tree family does not get hit with an nerals can, in some cases, cost out of a loved one’s remains,” unexpected expense due to es- thousands of dollars, AARP rec- he said. “We have special ones calating funeral costs, Benavi- ommends shopping around to where you can place the re- dez said. find the best deal. mains in water and they float Making prearrangements Auxiliary And while many people still for a period of time, so a family also provides individuals with A non-profit, service organization with a 50yr affiliation with Gila Regional Medical Center prefer a traditional funeral, can have a small memorial and the ability to plan their funer- JOIN US! there are more options than then it sinks under and disinte- al the way they want it, taking ever when it comes services, grates into the ocean or into the their time in making detailed Volunteer AND Serve Your Community caskets and urns, said Daniel water.” and cost-efficient choices. Oth- • Greet, Escort, & Answer Questions Seldner, funeral home manager “There’s a lot of misconcep- erwise, the family is forced to • 4 hrs/wk Minimum • Requirements and Training tions out there as far as funeral make quick decisions during a For Info: 538-4175 homes trying to up-sale or make difficult and emotional time. any type of commission,” he “If (families) do have a loved said. one who’s getting a little bit up We Understand Care, “We don’t have anything like in age or that is sick or in bad that here. If we have a family health, some families will come We Practice Compassion. that spends $5,000 or if we have in and get information,” Seldner a family that spends $10,000, said. “And really, just gathering Offering a Continuum of Care in the Las Cruces Community! our service doesn’t change. information helps them at the So, to us, anyone who comes time of their loved one’s passing through our doors deserves because we can help explain We continue to build on our time-proven reputation for quality care, the utmost respect in honoring the process to them – what’s go- their loved one.” ing to happen when their loved state-of-the-art rehabilitation and recovery protocols. Our modern Benavidez said another mis- one passes away.” facilities form a continuum of care to meet all of your needs.

Independent Living • Senior Living • ShortStay Care • LongTerm Care • Specialized Alzheimer’s Care • Rehabilitation Services • Physician Services

Casa Del Sol Center Casa De Oro Center 2905 East Missouri 1005 Lujan Hill Road Silver Alternative Medicine, PA Las Cruces, NM 88011 Las Cruces, NM 88007 Rev. Paul Stuetzer, PHD Phone: 575-522-0404 Phone: 575-523-4573 Family Practice specializing in Herbs, The Village at Northrise Homeopathic and Naturopathic Modalities. Treatment of 2880 N. Roadrunner Parkway headaches, allergies, nutritional deficiencies, Immune Las Cruces, NM 88011 disorders, nervous system conditions and lifestyle counseling. Phone: 575-522-1110 Reasonable rates and discounts for seniors, healthcare professionals and clergy. ® 575-388-8858 506 West 13th Street, Silver City, NM Genesis CareLine (866) 745-CARE | www.genesishcc.com One block from WNMU, corner of Virginia and 13th St. DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 23

32 YEARS IN SILVER CITY • SUSAN GOLIGHTLY Voting is an Obligation Some people are not voting very well

he top 20 percent of the our due diligence concerning the ly? labor and the owners of capital fifth, 11 percent, the next fifth, 4 population owns more candidates and the laws being Distributing the wealth of our assets. One of the ways we can percent, the next to the bottom Tthan 80 percent of our put forward, we can maintain a country more evenly will not fix this situation is to value la- fifth, .2 percent, and the bottom country’s wealth. The bottom 20 strong and free democratic soci- weaken our country nor will it bor. Without labor, there would fifth, .1 percent. Now let’s com- percent of our population owns ety. If we don’t do our due dili- deprive the wealthy of having be no billionaires and the super pare that with Sweden. The top less than .1 percent. gence, then we can end up losing multiple houses and dozens of wealthy. fifth has 36 percent, the next Some people are not voting our democracy. cars, but it may deprive them of It is time that we rethink fifth, 21 percent, the next fifth, very well. In the 1970s I made $12 an controlling our economy and our some of our knee-jerk beliefs 18 percent, next to the bottom Before democracy was in- hour driving a truck. The truck- government. Distributing wealth about democratic socialism. fifth, 15 percent, and the bottom vented, there was only might is ing companies were still making more equitably will allow for uni- The Scandinavian countries are fifth, 11 percent. I’m not saying right. Whoever was strongest, a profit while paying those wag- versal free medical care, free ed- considered by various surveys it is better to live in Sweden. I’m whoever had the most power es. To have an equivalent buy- ucation for all – even advanced as the happiest nations on earth. just saying we, as citizens of our could decide what was best for ing power of $12 an hour that I degrees – basic food shelter and They rank in the top five. The country, should always be striv- themselves and everyone else. had in the 1970s, I would have warmth for all. If anything, these Scandinavian countries are still ing to do better. In this import- Usually, what was best was what to be making $50 an hour in the benefits will strengthen our capitalist. Free enterprise is still ant election year, we should be was best for the one who had 2020s. That this tells me is that country and reduce almost all alive and well. Yet, in our coun- doing a lot of homework about the power. Then, along came de- democracy in our country is no poverty and crime. Can we real- try, which, by the way, ranks 19 the candidates and take our mocracy. It doesn’t take strength longer working. This trend of ly say our government is for the in the list of happiest countries, votes seriously. We should not or power to vote. All you have the disparity of wealth has been people and by the people if the we think socialism is a bad word be saying, “My country right or to do is be a human being. Of increasing over the years since poor are getting poorer and the even though our country has nu- wrong.” But we should be say- course, it took years for people the start of our great democratic rich are getting richer? merous social programs like the ing, “My country, let’s make it (men) to decide what was a hu- experiment back in 1787. We live in a country that uses fire department, the police de- the best country in the world for man being. For a while, people Right now, 20 percent of the capitalism as its economic sys- partment, social services for the all of our citizens.” who didn’t own their own land, population owns more than 80 tem. Unfortunately, the capital- needy, free education from kin- So, maybe we need to re-think women, people of color and the percent of our country’s wealth. ism in our country has become dergarten through high school, what it means to say, “of the poor, were not considered hu- I don’t think wealth will ever be distorted – not a true capital- social security for the elderly, people, by the people, and for man beings. Now, almost every- distributed evenly, and I’m not ism. We have been putting the Medicare, Medicaid, govern- the people. It’s hard for the peo- one can vote. sure we should even strive for emphasis on stock/equity cap- ment pension plans for elected ple that comprise the bottom 20 So, voting is an obligation we that. Some people will always ital, including land, and deem- officials and government work- percent to feel that our country take on for the privilege of living want to seek wealth and amass phasizing labor capital. In fact, ers, and of course, the military, is for the people. in a free and democratic society. power. Some people will be labor capital is considered an etc. These social programs keep Voting is not only an obligation, more concerned about things expense, not an asset. A CEO our country strong and viable. Susan is 76 years young. but it is our responsibility to do other than money. It is not my can, and is often, fired for not Just for comparison. If we She stays active riding her so. Our responsibility is to do point here to pass judgment on producing enough profit (stock/ divide the wealth of our pop- bicycles and is currently some research into who would anyone’s lifestyle. My point here equity capital), often at the ex- ulation into fifths, this is what building a storage shed in her be the best person to vote for. is, why is 80 percent of the vot- pense of labor capital. Thus, we it looks like: top fifth has 84 yard. She earned both a BA If we vote responsibly by doing ing population not voting wise- see the huge imbalance between percent of the wealth, the next and an MA from Western New

Helping people for over 30 years. AldrichYou name it. We’ve helped someone through it.Law Civil Litigation Law Suits Personal Injury Family Issues

Tim Aldrich, Attorney Domestic George Carr, Legal Clerk Lupita Montana, Assistant Shelley Munoz, Office Manager Violence

301 W. College Ave. Suite 3 All Criminal OFFICE PHONE | 575.956.6475 CELL | 575.654.3078 Issues @othyaldrichlaw 24 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

TALKING HORSES • SCOTT THOMSON A Collection of Thoughts Helpful hints from some masters

ver the years, whenev- who was fortunate enough to Jeff Williams, a respected trainer the equipment, not the equip- Most owners will build a horse’s er I read, heard or saw have studied with the master and colt started who is a regular ment. And your horse doesn’t lie fitness by running around the Osomething interesting Nuno Oliveira (if you’ve never judge for the annual Road to the about what he thinks. round pen, endless hours on about good horsemanship, I’d heard of him, do a search and Horse colt starting competition “No program or method will a lunge line or long trail rides. write it down and throw it in a you’ll find the story of one of the Every single thing you do around solve every problem or training None of those approaches leads file. When I needed a little inspi- greatest horseman in any disci- horses matters to the horse, issue with a horse. Certainly, no to the kind of fitness and healthy ration, or maybe some help get- pline of the last hundred years). and it’s how the horse judges method takes away from the rid- longevity you get when you ask ting important concepts through I love this quote because I see so you and your ability to lead and er the responsibility of actually the horse to use his whole body to a student, I’d dig out this fold- many people get hooked on the teach him. Years and hundreds learning to ride, of constantly in a variety of ways, and nothing er of gems to look for an answer idea that a method, a system or of horses later, it’s been the lit- striving for a correct seat, and does this better than regular re- or a better way. a patented approach being sold tle things that have helped me of coordinating his own move- laxed, light lateral work. If you It’s never mattered where an to the public by some trainer or be successful and keep myself ments as well as his general ef- aren’t doing it, you’re doing your idea comes from. It could be a personality will somehow make safe. Don’t ever get lazy with the fect on the horse.” A quote from horse a real disservice. legend in the world of horses, an you great with horses. The best small stuff. German trainer Richard Hin- And finally, “whatever his old cowboy trainer nobody has approach for you and your horse Along the same lines – when richs. I’ve always admired his breed, background or situation, ever heard of or simply an inter- is inside you, and you need to asked about his techniques or work and philosophy because the horse’s understanding of the esting thought about teaching figure that out and take respon- process for colt starting, horse- he feels schooling a horse in rules governing the wild herd and learning from someone who sibility for developing it. man Bryan Neubert simply de- hand from the ground leads to still apply. Every horse, wild or knows nothing about horses. “My first goal with Quincy scribes his approach as “doing a more relaxed, fit and willing domestic, communicates in the Maybe my eclectic collection of was to build his confidence by the little things that make a big horse, and a rider with better same simple and highly visual ideas is based on my belief that doing groundwork exercises, difference.” Nothing more com- feel, balance and coordination. way. Most horses will learn a a fundamental trait of anybody including liberty training, for plicated than that. Small steps, “Long-reining is by far the best few key words such as ‘halt’ or who wants to be good at some- two years. I wanted this horse clear communication, realistic way to introduce the horse to ‘walk-on’, but all too often we thing, whether it’s horses or to show me his path. Before I goals and rewards for the small- the feel and pressure of the bit create problems because we fail anything else, is having an open would say, I’m going to do my est try. and to teach basic aids without to communicate effectively with mind and a desire to learn and program for three months and “Teaching is not about tack. If the added stress of carrying a our horse, and then punish him improve. My earliest mentors then I’m going to do such and a rider relies on gadgets to com- rider. As you progress it teaches for what we call disobedience. told me you’re never done with such. Now I know I have to take municate with the horse, both the horse to ‘listen backwards’ His surprise at our unreasonable your horse or yourself. the horse into consideration.” the rider and the horse miss which is critical in a riding treatment leads to frustration Since we’re entering a new A gem from Jonathan Field, something in the translation. horse. It teaches the horse to and resentment, and both horse season of riding after a winter an extraordinary horseman For example, remember most take instructions from the bit, and rider soon find themselves that has been cold, wet and mud- from Canada, when describ- bits are not considered severe as your hands and your aids rath- in a cycle of misunderstanding.” dy, I thought it might be helpful ing a long journey early in his long as the rider doesn’t pull the er than just concentrating on This from British trainer Rich- for some riders to throw out a career with a tough 7-year-old rein. Conversely, any disrespect your voice or body language. It ard Maxwell. It goes right to the few comments that have found horse. I’ve spent 20 years trying through the hand will be threat- introduces the idea of leg aids, core of why so many people their way into my treasured file. to convince people there is real ening to the horse, regardless of and it gets a horse comfortable get frustrated with their horses Maybe a reminder can help you riding value in groundwork, so the bit used.” with objects around his legs and or don’t really progress in their see things in a different way, it’s wonderful to see one of the A wonderful quote from the a feeling of confinement while in horsemanship. Horses are what help solve a problem or get you best admitting how important late Mark Russell that every rid- motion.” they are and if you can’t accept refocused on doing things the groundwork was in establishing er should think about. It is the I read this years ago from that you must work with them in right way. a working foundation to build on skill, demeanor and knowledge Richard Maxwell and it rein- ways that make sense to them, “The most interesting aspect going forward. It allowed Field of the rider that makes a horse forced my belief that working then you’re guaranteed a rela- of Nuno Oliveira’s legacy to the to step back, think outside the comfortable and willing to do in long lines is perhaps the best tionship that will have many riding community is the variety box and listen to what his horse what we ask, not the equipment all-around training technique for bumps in the road. of interpretation that his philos- was saying. It led to a creative we keep buying in hopes it will a horse of any age, and for teach- ophy, rather than his methodol- solution for this particular horse make things easier and faster. ing a human about feel and soft Scott Thomson ogy, has spawned. There is no that he admits never would have “A bit is just a device to com- hands. This should be in every- lives in Silver actual definable technique, there happened if he just kept doing municate with a horse. I don’t one’s horse teaching toolbox. City and is only the ability of each rider to things the same way. care what a bit’s supposed to do “Lateral exercise is the be- teaches natural find the right measure of tact to “Great horsemen are gifted in a catalog or in a store. I only ginning of the strength-building horsemanship present questions in such a way with discernment. They’re good care what it does on the horse. process for the horse because and to be acceptable to the individ- about reading a horse and read- How do I know if it works for lateral work, in total, should foundation ual needs of a particular horse.” ing people. It wouldn’t matter if the horse? I ask the horse. He’ll make up the largest percent- training. This quote is from Bettina you’re opening a can of beans or tell you if you’ll listen.” This age of overall training time.” You can contact him at Drummond, a dressage trainer opening a gate, horsemen watch from legendary California train- This quote from Mark Russell [email protected] and rider recognized the world the way you do things.” er Benny Guitron. Simple and to and has an underlying message of 575-388-1830. over for her skills and insights, This comment comes from the point. It’s the hands that hold about total fitness for the horse.

Thursday, March 5 Thursday, March 12 Thursday, March 24 Thursday, April 2

EDWINA & CHARLES MILNER Azul Barrientos WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Diane Kleiss QTango Folk, Roots “Viva Frida!” Painting and Sculpture LIVE MUSIC, STORYTELLING DANCE ORCHESTRA “Bands to Watch from Santa Fe” HISTORICAL VIGNETTES 6:30 p.m. | Lecture at Parotti Hall PRESIDENT’S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES — Rolling Stones 7 p.m. | Light Hall Theater | TICKETS $15 7:30 p.m. | Opening Reception at McCray Gallery 7 p.m. | Light Hall Theater | TICKETS $15 7 p.m. | Light Hall Theater | TICKETS $15

These events are FREE for Stay Informed! Subcribe to our e-newsletter! WNMU Students, Faculty & Cultural Affairs Staff with Mustang ID wnmu.edu/culture | 575.538.6469 wnmu.edu/culture DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 25

Volunteers backpack out from the Granny Mountain Trail Project. (Photo courtesy of Volunteers from the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, New Mexico Volun- Sagebrush teers for the Outdoors, Gila Back Country Horsemen and Gila Back Country Services on the Middle Fork Trail Project. (Courtesy Photo) ADVENTURES • MELISSA GREEN Heart of the Gila Heading to the woods for fresh air, good deeds

or those who would like to explore a new area of F the Gila National Forest (GNF) while making a differ- ence, Heart of the Gila (HOTG) is gearing up for its spring 2020 Trails Partnership projects. The HOTG trails partnership is a vol- unteer-based program bringing together people and resources to maintain trails throughout the Gila. The program operates in cooperation with the U.S Forest Service. Upcoming volunteer oppor- tunities include trail projects near Miller Spring Cabin, Little Springs, Upper Turkey Creek and near Snow Lake. Good food, good company and trail and safe- ty training are provided. Tools and food are packed in by local outfitters or the Gila Back Coun- try Horseman (GBCH). Project specifics and information on vol- unteering can be found on the HOTG website. In 2019, HOTG Trails Part- nership’s first year, volunteers contributed more than 3,000 hours of work and helped open Gila Hot Springs Ranch and Gila BCH packing in supplies for the Granite Peak and Diablos Trail Project. (Photo by Connie Moreno) more than 50 miles of trails, many of which were previously The capacity to clear and dation, and individual donations unusable. They removed more maintain trails in the GNF was from the local trails community. than 450 logs from the trails, also increased by teaming up While opening trails is a crucial sometimes by literally crawl- with regional groups like New first step to supporting access ing down the trail, and GBCH Mexico Volunteers for the Out- to wilderness, providing qual- removed massive amounts of doors, the Continental Divide ity trail information also helps brush from the corridor. This Trail Coalition and the Southern disperse use and enhance the work could not have been done New Mexico Trail Alliance. Also safety and enjoyment of those without the collaboration of the participating are local groups exploring these areas. This is GBCH, who worked closely with like the Silver City Bike Group why HOTG Trail Partnership vol- HOTG on most of the trail proj- and the Gila National Forest unteers create trail maintenance ects. Their members provide Trail Crew. Local outfitters in- logs and maps of cleared trails, pack support, precook meals for clude Gila Hot Springs Ranch, which can be accessed on the the back-country projects and Gila Back Country Services and HOTG web-site. This informa- remove the big logs from the San Francisco River Outfitters. tion is essential when planning a trail – more than 900 last year To make this all possible, fund- hiking trip into the Gila Wilder- – with crosscuts and chainsaws, ing for past and upcoming trail ness and surrounding areas. It when allowed. This synergistic projects comes from the State of incorporates the trail work com- partnership has improved both New Mexico with support from pleted by multiple groups and is groups’ ability to make a differ- State Rep. Rudy Martinez, grants NOLS volunteer participants on the Little Bear Trail No. 729. (Pho- ence regarding deferred mainte- from the GNF, and the National GILA to by Melissa Green) nance of the trails. Environmental Education Foun- continued on page 26 26 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

HIGH PLACES • GABRIELE TEICH Exploring our Monument Hiking near the Permian Trackways

ocotillo Rapids – the boulders. Blessed are those name alone sounds with long limbs who scale those Rpromising, doesn’t it? rocks like mountain goats. You have to roll the R’s on your Eventually the canyon flat- tongue. Try it and say it out loud! tened out and we turned left It sounds like a racehorse at the into a narrower riverbed and fol- Kentucky Derby or a new pod lowed it uphill until we hit a dirt racer in Star Wars. road. Taking that to the left all Rapids naturally also made me the way to the top of a mesa, we think of rushing water, but there were rewarded with grandiose was none, rushing or otherwise. views of Las Cruces and the sur- This is still the Southwest des- rounding area. Then we back- ert. But the hike was memorable tracked to the parking lot on the nonetheless. same route. I generally prefer We, that is the Jornada Hikers, loop hikes, but the advantage of carpooled to the regular park- an in-and-out trail is that you can ing lot at the Permian Track- make it as long or short as you ways (off Rocky Acres Road) in want depending on your fitness, Las Cruces and headed toward stamina and water supply. the main canyon first, but then While hiking, we often have veered up a hill on the left be- interesting conversations with fore entering that canyon. Up on old friends or new acquain- top two, water tanks for cattle tances. This time I spoke with served as our landmark. Down Allison, who has moved here the hill on the other side and a only recently, about participat- Hikers on the flat rock river bottom. (Photo by Gabriele Teich) sharp right turn brought us to a ing in the Senior Olympics. She canyon running parallel to the asked what I did and when those about my blooper. ner, it was knee pain that got me Teich has Permian Trackways mainstay. events took place. I answered, If you are interested in Senior to try race walking instead. It’s called Las We followed that over many “I do race walking. They hold Olympics – anyone over 50 can a good workout and my knees Cruces her solidified river-bottom areas those events together with the participate – you can find infor- don’t bother me anymore. home for more with imbedded fossils galore! other running and throwing mation on their website: nmse- As the weather warms up, re- than 20 years This area has seen two different events, you know? Javalina and niorolympics.org. The state member your sunscreen and hat — and loved oceans and a fresh-water lake. so on.” After a moment of si- Senior Olympic Games will be if you go out there. The trail de- every minute The biodiversity is visible on the lence she laughs, “Oh, you mean held in Las Cruces June 10 - 13. scribed above offers no shade. of it, hiking the ground everywhere. javelin. I first imagined people It’s great fun no matter how fit So, pack your water and a snack mountains in the immediate In a few spots, the riverbed throwing pigs around here in the or unfit you feel. It can also be a and I’ll see you out there. surrounding area and all over suddenly rose a couple of feet Southwest – maybe a local tra- great motivator to get in shape. this beautiful state. and we had to clamber up the dition…” We had a good laugh For me as a former casual run- Of German origin, Gabriele

GILA continued from page 25 updated frequently throughout the trail season. For those who can’t participate as a volunteer this year, there are other ways to offer support. An import- ant one is to hike the trails that are open and enjoy the beautiful forest. After a hike on these trails, fill out a trip report regarding trail conditions and water sources. This simple form can be found on the HOTG website. Remember to incorporate Leave No Trace Principles on all your adventures to preserve these gems for future generations. HOTG is a local non-profit organization that seeks to conserve our watersheds and educate children, adults and decision makers about the ecological, economic and cultural values of rivers in New Mexico and the bioregions of the greater Southwest. Its stewardship programs include river cleanups, invasive species erad- ication, habitat restoration, biological monitoring and trail maintenance. Donations can be made to Heart of the Gila or HOTG Trails Partnership Program. For more information, visit heartofthegila.org or contact the groups at heartofthegi- [email protected]. Volunteers working on the Cooper Canyon Trail. (Photo by Victor Fernandez)

A volunteer from New Mexico Volunteers Volunteers from the Sawyer Peak Trail Project. These volunteers worked Dinner is served to volunteers after a long day for the Outdoors Granny Mountain Trail on Trail No. 79 from Emory Pass to the saddle below Sawyer Peak. (Photo working on the trail at Emory Pass. (Photo by Project. (Photo courtesy of Sagebrush) by Melissa Green) Randall Bozelle) DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 27

From U.S. Hwy. 380, just east of Interstate 25, the Buckhorn Tavern looks much as it has for New Buckhorn Tavern owner Ernie Sichler is in his happy place making the past 20 years or so, but new owners Ernie and Stephanie Sichler have re-worked the inte- others happy with green chile cheeseburgers. rior and brought the legendary restaurant back to life. (Photos by Richard Coltharp) PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • RICHARD COLTHARP Green Chile Gratitude Buckhorn back in business in San Antonio

he last two times I tried to Olguin, who has been a friend sodas. And, yes, for the one oth- who could do well in any big-city get a green chile cheese- of the Sichler families since be- er New Mexican besides me who setting, chose to go back to the Tburger at the Buckhorn fore Ernie was born. Olguin had cares, they DO have RC Cola. small town, and breathe life into Tavern in San Antonio, the closed the restaurant for health To be honest, I was a little ner- something that will make won- restaurant was closed. The sec- reasons, but was happy when a vous about eating the burger. derful memories for thousands ond time, Dec. 11, 2018, was the local boy expressed interest. I had my first Buckhorn Burg- of New Mexicans and many, day Bobby Olguin closed it for So, Ernie and Stephanie took er around 1998, and loved it. I many visitors over the next 25 good. the plunge and bought the Buck- loved the Owl burgers as well, years or so. I bit into the burg- For the uninformed, tiny San horn. Ernie spent most of the and I appreciated the fact they er and realized I need not have Antonio, at the crossroads of spring and summer of 2019 get- were distinctly different from worried. Interstate 25 and U.S. Hwy. 380, ting the place in shape. each other. The Owl’s were al- My words to Ernie: “I didn’t has been the mecca of the green On Labor Day weekend, Ernie ways smaller, but juicier, with The half-pound Buckhorn think it was possible, but this is chile cheeseburger for about 75 pulled the first “new” Buckhorn the emphasis on the green chile. Burger, with fresh-ground daily even better than the old Buck- years. San Antonio is known as Burger off the grill and onto a The Buckhorn’s were bigger, beef, and lots of green chile, horn Burger.” lives up to the legend. the hometown of hotel magnate bun. Business has been steady heartier, with the emphasis on Indeed, it was juicier, very fla- Conrad Hilton, but in New Mex- ever since. the great flavor of the beef patty. vorful and completely fresh. I ico, the town has more fame for Unfortunately (or perhaps for- As a journalist, I considered 2008, and I wondered what I knew I would be back, and this its flame, as in green chile burg- tunately for my waistline), I live it a sacred duty and service to would say, or how I would react, time, it only took me seven days. ers. about two hours from San Anto- know both burgers and offer if I didn’t like the burger, or if I The Owl Bar & Café and the nio, so had not been able to dive my research to readers. One day didn’t think it compared well to Richard Buckhorn (also known at times into a new old favorite. last summer, while cleaning out Bobby Olguin’s legendary clas- Coltharp is as Manny’s), have sat across the On Jan. 20, though, I corrected the restaurant, Ernie texted me sic. publisher street from each other for gen- the situation, stopping off to eat a photo of a framed newspaper When the burger and fries ar- of Desert erations, sparking countless de- en route to Santa Fe. article he found in a back room. rived, I sat there staring. In part be- Exposure and bates about who has the better Ernie handed me the very sim- It had hung on the Buckhorn cause I wanted them to cool down the Las Cruces burgers. The debate appeared to ple menu, even though I didn’t walls for several years before before I burned my tongue. But Bulletin. The end when Olguin put that final need it. There are quite a few a redecorating. The article was also in part, out of reverence. ice from his refrigerator’s sign on the door. items listed, but there was no from a May 2001 issue of the Al- In a world where everything icemaker always has a hint Enter Socorro County na- way I was going to have any- amogordo Daily News, written is homogenized, corporatized of green chile flavor because tive Ernie Sichler and his wife, thing BUT the Buckhorn Burger. by its then-publisher, Richard and mass-marketed into the the freezer always has several Stephanie. While waiting – and you will Coltharp. mundane, this burger represent- packages. The latest batch is The Sichlers lived in Las Cru- wait; this is not fast food, nor Flash forward almost 19 ed not only great food, but the from Lemitar, not far from the ces for many years after earning should it be – I perused the bev- years, I sat at the counter, sip- continuation of a New Mexico Buckhorn and Ernie Sichler’s their degrees at New Mexico erages, which include a lot of ping my RC and salivating in an- legend. The carrying-on of a childhood home. Coltharp State, but after the Buckhorn New Mexico beers, as well as ticipation, but, as I said, a little great tradition. Two talented, can be reached at richard@ closed, they started visiting with wine, soft drinks and Mexican nervous. I’ve known Ernie since educated, experienced people lascrucesbulletin.com.

Boutique Assisted Living & Memory Care Premium Rate with 3 Month Commitment 575•636•1142 2707 Spitz Street, Las Cruces, NM bluehorizonmemorycare.com 28 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

TUMBLEWEEDS • AGUSTÍN BELTRAN GUTIERREZ A Journey, A Life Stubbornness, hard work keep Gutierrez alive

y name is Agustín Bel- In 1959 Francisco brought highway. First, we took a bus to tran Gutierrez. In the me to the United States for the Casas Grandes and from there MFebruary issue of “Des- first time, when I was only 16. It another bus to Acensión. Then ert Exposure” I saw an article took about three weeks for us we walked across the border to that talked about a man named get from Anahuac, Chihuahua Hachita, New Mexico, and from Francisco Beltran, who is my to Blue, Arizona, to work for a there we walked another 16 older brother. Like him, I have man named Bill Marks. Blue is days to Blue. To cross the bor- been coming to the United States about 30 miles west of Reserve der illegally in those days was to work for about 50 years. as the crow flies, or about 50 by not as dangerous as it is today, although there was plenty of Border Patrol. I got deported once and then recruited by the same man who caught me, but that is another story. Walking through the des- ert and mountains for 250-plus Serving Southwest New Mexico since 1951 miles in November is a hard journey. Francisco and I had only our backpacks with the food and water we could carry, Agustín Beltran Gutierrez and the clothes we wore. We have always been tough in bad would die out there. walked from dawn to sunset and weather. But the worst was the After the snow melted and built little fires at night, using our blizzard in the winter of 1967. I Bill came back, I constructed shoes as a pillow to sleep. When was up in the mountains about a special pack saddle for Char- Luna, Grant, Hidalgo, Dona Ana, Catron Counties we ran out of water, we had to seven miles from the Marks’s lie to carry roofing tin up to the Deming 575-546-9052 or 1-833-4 SNOWDEN (1-833-476-6933) look for streams and puddles. ranch, fixing fences around Cow cabin. It took four trips for us to Mr. Marks was not happy to Flat. It was raining and snowing, carry 40 sheets of tin up there. www.snowdenexterminating.com see me at first because I was so and the whole cabin leaked be- Bill was very surprised because young and skinny, but Francis- cause the wood shingles cracked he thought the only way to take co convinced him I was a good and were falling off. The only dry it was by helicopter. But I never worker. He agreed to pay me $2 space was a three-foot square on thought twice about it, I knew a day, and Francisco got $3. We the floor near the wood stove it would work because I had built corrals, fences and irriga- where I slept. One morning I plenty of experience with that tion ditches, and rode horses to woke up saw the windows and matter. As a child I used to gath- gather cattle in the mountains. We door were blocked by seven feet er big piles of wood from the had no chainsaws and had to cut of snow. I had to dig out a path to mountains and pack them on a down trees with an axe. I learned get to the barn where the hors- burro to take to town to sell. a lot from my brother. Before then es – Charlie, Chigger and Solito Like my brother Francisco, I I hardly knew my brother because – were shivering, and I was sure have had experiences with bad he was 10 years older and always they would never make it back patrones, like the ones who away from home, looking for to the ranch. took me far up in the mountains work or food for the family. I was We ran out of food, and I to do big jobs and left me there the youngest of eight boys. Only couldn’t leave them to starve, with no food or water or prop- four of us are still alive. so I got out my rifle. When I er tools, and then complained After a few weeks of working aimed it at Charlie’s head, a tear about paying me. I always gave together at the Marks’s ranch, streamed down his face, and I them a piece of my mind before Francisco disappeared. I be- started crying and couldn’t pull I quit. But the people who took came very afraid, crying and not the trigger. I tied his lead rope the time to know me and appre- knowing what happened to him, to my belt and let the other two ciated my work treated me well. Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. or what I should do. I spoke no follow as I dug a path using my I almost lost a leg when I was English and no one told me he hands and arms. For nine hours cutting trees for Jim Spurgeon, PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 had been sent to work some- I dug and we went step by step who rushed me to the hospital (575) 546-3922 where else. A ranch hand named while it kept snowing. Some- and then insisted the doctors Don drove me to where Francis- where along the way the dog put my splintered bones togeth- co was so he could explain to me Sarge disappeared. By the time er instead of amputate. It took a in Spanish that I would be work- we got to the ranch it was dark, year to walk again and I was up- ing at the Marks’s ranch alone. and my arms and legs were sore set not being able to work. But I realized then that I needed and swollen and I collapsed when I left, Jim handed me my DEMING to learn to speak English. For 14 from exhaustion. wages and kept his word to re- ART CENTER months I continued working for It snowed through the night turn me to Mexico in the same 100 South Gold, Deming, NM Bill and Elaine Marks, getting to and by morning the house was condition as when I came. If I Mon thru Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm know their sons Billy and Justin. I cracking from the load on the had lost that leg, I would never March Exhibit: Quilt Show by the Quilting Bees Group began to learn little phrases like roof. The phone lines were down have been able to build my own Reception: March 1, 2020 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm “good morning, hello how are and Bill was away, and Elaine house in Mexico, or continue to Exhibit Duration: March 2, 2020 through March 30, 2020 you, I’m fine, thank you,” etc. was frantic because the house do ranch work in the U.S. Billy even showed me how to was about to collapse. The boys Since my first trip to the U.S. Bed Turning of quilts at the Customs House, 300 S. Silver in Deming at 2:00 pm March 7, 2020. shoot his BB gun. I was getting were too little to do anything, with Francisco, I rarely see him Anyone wanting to display their quilts should bring them to the rides to town with Don and for and neither could Elaine, so I or my other brothers anymore. Customs House between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm on March 7. the first time in my life I bought climbed on the roof to shovel Searching for work has taken us They need to bring a complete form (available at the Deming Arts Center) new clothes. I went back to Mex- the snow off. It took a day and in different directions. I have giving details about their quilt to be read during the ico feeling like a rich man, and a half to do it. Then we realized worked as far away as Illinois, Bed Turning. No charge for the quilt entries or for the viewing of the quilts. educated, because like my poor we were out of food. Kansas, Texas, and California, The drawing for the Daisy Quilt the Quilting Bees Donated to the Arts mother who raised me and my I saddled up Charlie and put at many different kinds of jobs. Center will be March 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm. five brothers, I had never gone a pack saddle on Chigger and Now at age 75, I am an American Tickets available at the Deming Arts Center to school or learned to read and headed downstream the Blue citizen, still building fences and The Guatemalan Mercado fundraiser will be held write. I returned to the Marks River to a cabin owned by the chicken houses. Though I move March 13-10:00 am to 4:00 pm and March 14-9:00 am to 4:00 pm ranch 3 months later, anxious to Forest Service, where I knew a little slower than when I was at the Deming Arts Center. get back to work and learn more there was food. The door was young, I still stay busy and at the Call for Artists: Plein Aire Artists, 1 to 3 pieces done inside or of my new language. And because padlocked so I chopped it open end of the day I drink my shot- outside. No entry fees. I proved myself to be a good work- with an axe. I loaded all the cans ito, watch Cantinflas movies, and Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold St, Deming NM 88030 er, I also got an extra dollar a day! in Chigger’s pack and went back work on writing down my stories. 575-546-3663 Check us out on Facebook For the next eight years I to the ranch, where Elaine and Thank you for reading, This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, walked alone to Arizona and her boys greeted us with hugs Agustín Beltran Gutierrez a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs www.demingarts.org back to Mexico every year. I and kisses. They were sure we (Transcribed by F. Calles) DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 29

PUBLIC LANDS • LAURIE FORD Watchful Eyes Grazing regulation changes support ranchers

prominent part of the Meanwhile, the permittee American west is the pro- holders, and western state rep- Aliferation of cattle, mil- resentatives in Congress – many lions of them, scattered across whom are from ranching fam- a landscape where it is hard to ilies themselves – have been decipher between public and clamoring that grazing regula- private land. tions are strangling them and More than half of the land that the National Environmental used for livestock grazing is fed- Policy Act (NEPA) is interfering eral public land owned jointly with their operations. by every American citizen. It is In response, the Department managed by the Bureau of Land of Interior, and the BLM, have Cattle range across much of America’s public land. (Photo by Laurie Ford) Management (BLM) and the kickstarted a total overhaul and U.S. Forest Service which issue reduction of grazing regulations when it does not “burden the field staff advised the GAO that Proposed Grazing the permits that allow livestock on public lands “to improve per- administrative processes.” the damage caused by unautho- grazing. mitting efficiency and provide The desired outcome is to in- rized grazing can be extensive Regulation Revisions Of the estimated 22,000 graz- greater flexibility”. crease, and expedite, grazing with the trampling of stream- (43 CFR Part 4100) ing permit holders, many are A Notice of Intent was pub- authorizations and various per- beds, damage to young plant Written comments good stewards of the land. But, lished on Jan. 21 that they were mit uses – many in areas that growth and the loss of native may be sent to: too often their contributions considering moving and revising had been designated as “non- grasses resulting in the invasion are tainted by those few ranch- some provisions contained in 43 use” due to poor land health of cheatgrass creating potential Bureau of Land ers derelict in paying grazing CFR part 4100 – the entity that or threatened wildlife habitat. fire hazards. Management fees and illegally grazing cattle governs livestock grazing and Changes may permit cattle to The new regulations will con- Attn: Seth Flanigan on public lands and the corpo- sets the standards and guide- access, or cross, unauthorized sider “where and how” BLM 3948 S. Development rations and wealthy hobbyists lines for grazing administration areas without the assessments evaluates land health fundamen- Avenue in Boise, Idaho who represent the top 10 per- – and were seeking input from that are currently required. And tals and standards currently re- cent of permittees and who own the public. everywhere cattle go, Wildlife quired when a permit is renewed 50 percent of all the livestock on In February I attended one Services is close behind to elimi- every 10 years. With the over- plans. Roughly 669 grazing allot- these leased public lands. These of the BLM held Public Open nate any potential predators. whelming backlog of permits ments are located within the 177 permittees receive millions of House Events “to engage with The BLM’s targeted goal of us- in the thousands, many are au- wild horses and burro herd man- dollars in subsidies because, un- you (the public) about the up- ing cattle to improve rangeland tomatically being renewed; this agement areas in the west. like other public assistance pro- coming decisions that could af- conditions and reduce the risk means a grazing allotment can One thing is for sure – the re- grams, there are few parameters fect the region.” But, unless you of wildfire is unsupported by go 20 years without any field visions will result in the expan- as to who qualifies. were a livestock operator, or re- science which has proven quite visits to evaluate range health sion of livestock grazing on our Throughout history, the use searched the topic as I did, few the opposite. In fact, science has or see if unauthorized grazing public lands and put much of the of our public lands for livestock details on the proposed changes, shown the wild horses and bur- is taking place. Despite the vast decision making in the hands of grazing has been under scrutiny or their environmental impact, ros are better suited for these amounts of public lands grazed the livestock operators, and local due to the negative effects on were available. uses with their migratory pat- by livestock that have gone de- field offices, when it comes to ad- ecosystems and wildlife habitat. These proposed revisions, terns, consumption of ground cades without any assessment, justing livestock grazing use. In 1977 the General Accountabil- or “modernization,” are in sync fuels, ability to access even the and of those assessed having a Many things, including our ity Office (GAO), an unbiased with the current administra- roughest terrain and depositing large percentage failing to meet wild horses, shape the character Congressional watchdog, re- tion’s goal to streamline the seeds back into the land with the required standards, Of the of the west – not solely cattle – ported the health of these pub- NEPA process and utilize public their manure. And, the cost is new grazing regulations the in- and should be considered in the lic rangelands was deteriorating lands that have been untouched nothing. Cattle, on the other tent is to authorize even more decisions made by government because of “poorly managed for decades due to their inacces- hand, come with additional ex- livestock grazing without the land management agencies. livestock grazing” (CED-77-88). sibility. Within the BLM, this can penditures and spread invasive proper analysis. As for land health – BLM said Attention was drawn to dam- be accomplished by revising, or cheatgrass that doubles the like- Although the BLM will be as- it perfectly: “The grazing regula- aging unauthorized grazing and rewording, existing grazing reg- lihood of fire. sessing the proposed revisions tions, however, are still the only BLM’s reluctance to penalize vi- ulations and expanding the use In regards to unauthorized impact on historical and cul- set of program regulations that olators – often attributed to their of categorical exclusions from grazing, BLM will “establish a tural resources, they are not in- define and regulate compliance concern for the wellbeing, emo- environmental analysis. Land procedure for the informal res- cluding an impact study on the with and achievement of land tionally and financially, of the health and endangered species olution of violations at the local wild horses and burros, a pro- health.” What happened to want- permit holder. Today, the GAO is reviews, NEPA analysis require- level” rather than adhere to, and tected resource, who the BLM ing to revise these regulations echoing the same warnings it did ments, and litigation opportuni- enforce, existing regulations as is required, by law, to consider “so that a single use is not held over 40 years ago and continues ties will be weakened, and pub- also recommended in the 2016 comparably with other resourc- solely responsible for achieving to encourage the BLM to act. lic involvement considered only GAO report (GAO-16-599). BLM es when formulating land use land health?”

World Turtle Day Reading the Rocks Page 36-37 Getting Batty Page 25 CALLPage 24 FOR ARTISTS and WRITERS May 2019 May 23 is World Turtle Day exposure Volume 24 • Number 5 Arts & Leisure in Southern New Mexico In 2019 Desert In addition, on Saturday, May 23, we will Exposure held a cover hold a poetry/story reading reception for the art contest calling for show and are calling for turtle related poems, turtles in honor of stories and essays to be selected for reading World Turtle Day, on that day. Several of those pieces may be May 23. chosen to appear in the May edition of Desert Exposure. The collection of amazing and For information and to submit art or writing beautiful work that to this collaborative turtle tale, contact Desert resulted deserves a Exposure editor forum of its own and the folks at Elva K. Österreich at editor@desertexposure. the Tombaugh Gallery in Las Cruces agreed. com or by phone at 575-680-1978. So we will showcasing the turtle art work submitted last year and would like to invite Please send images and text by email by other southern New Mexico artists to submit April 5 and we will coordinate delivery work to the May turtle show at the gallery. of the art works to the gallery. 30 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

EXPLORING HISTORY • MIKE COOK Fountain Theatre Featuring the best independent, foreign and documentary films in the southwest! Mar. 6-12 The Keeper English & German w/ subtitles Labyrinth of Blood Mar. 13-19 Corpus Christi Polish w/ subtitles Mar. 20-26 Beanpole Russian w/ subtitles Las Cruces author speaks on Thursday, Mar. 26 1:30 matinee; no evening show Mar. 27-Apr. 2 The Woman Who Loves Giraffes Saturday, Mar. 28 No matinee Apaches and the Spanish Empire 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla • www.mesillavalleyfilm.org • (575) 524-8287 ew Mexico Farm and Border Ranch Heritage Museum Regional IF YOU GO Director Mark Santiago Library N WHAT: 9th Annual will be the keynote speaker at Associa- Human Systems Research, Inc.’s tion and Buffalo Roast fundraiser (HSR) ninth annual Buffalo the 2019 for Human Systems Roast fundraiser, which will be Pasajero Research, Inc. nonprofit held Saturday, March 14 at Farm Cami- for anthropological and Ranch. no Real Mason research and preservation; Bee The dinner format has Award changed this year from a buffet from the presentation: “Labyrinth to a served, plated dinner with- Doña Deborah Dennis of Blood: apaches and the out an increase in ticket prices, Ana Spanish Empire,” by author said HSR Executive Director County Mark Santiago, director of Deborah Dennis. Tickets are Historical Society for signifi- the New Mexico Farm and $50 and are now on sale. The cant historical publication about event has sold out the last sev- events, persons, places or issues Ranch Heritage Museum eral years. The dinner includes in Doña Ana County or nearby WHERE: New Mexico bison rather than buffalo. Unfor- area. Farm and Ranch Heritage tunately, I have not yet worked “Too often we tend to think Museum, 4100 Dripping out the menu with Marci but we have to look outside Las Cru- Springs Road $5 OFF $25* the meal always includes bison ces to find notable expertise but *Valid in-store at the Las Cruces Wild Birds meat; salad; vegetable; side dish; here within our own community WHEN: Saturday, March Unlimited or by shopping online. One discount rolls and butter; dessert and wa- is an extraordinary historian,” 14; doors open at 5 p.m. per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships ter; and coffee and iced tea. Dennis said about Santiago. with a cash bar and silent or sale items. Offer valid 3/6/20 thru 3/16/20. Santiago’s presentation is enti- Santiago’s presentation “is not auction; dinner is served at tled “Labyrinth of Blood: Apach- to be missed,” Dennis said, “es- 6 p.m.; the program begins 2001 E Lohman, Suite 130, Las Cruces, NM 88001 es and the Spanish Empire.” pecially by those interested in (575) 523-5489 • www.wbu.com/lascruces “Mark is literally a deep reser- the Spanish colonial period and at 7 p.m. voir of knowledge regarding the the Mescalero people. Mark’s COST: $50; call 575-524- BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS relationship between the Span- talk fills a historical gap regard- 9456 for tickets and more ing Spanish-Apache relations and ish Empire and the Apache,” information Dennis said. “He has published foreshadows similar struggles four books and his most recent, the United States will have in the GET SOLAR & AC published in 2018, ‘A Bad Peace region after the signing of the and A Good War: Spain and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.” to win a vintage piece of Native Mescalero Apache Uprising of The Buffalo Roast is a unique American art and enjoying in- AND SAVE BIG 1795-1799,’ has won six book fundraising event in support of comparable storytelling,” Den- awards, including the 2019 Gas- HSR., the oldest private non- nis said. SAVE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL EACH MONTH par Pérez de Villagrá Award from profit in New Mexico conduct- “With a Buffalo Roast ticket,” the Historical Society of New ing archaeological research and she said, “you will also become 25 YEAR Mexico for outstanding publi- preservation,” Dennis said. HSR a partner in HSR’s multi-year cation in New Mexico or South- will celebrate its 48th anniversa- research and educational ven- WARRANTY west borderlands history, the ry Feb. 15. tures. Although HSR maintains a 2019 Robert Utley Award from “A ticket to the Buffalo Roast low profile, its footprints are ev- the Western Historical Associa- is your passport to a memorable erywhere throughout southern $89.94 tion for the best book on military evening of friends and neigh- New Mexico. HSR conducted the history of the frontier and West- bors sharing exceptional food, A MONTH ern North America, the 2019 hunting for treasure at the silent COMBINED LABYRINTH Southwest Book Award from the auction tables, having chances continued on page 31

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? Amana Lifetime Warranty Call us today! Last AC You’ll Every Buy

Our Sleep Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, snoring, restless legs and evaluation of insomnia. 2437 South Telshor Boulevard 575-532-1731 • sleeplc.com AASM Accredited Sleep Center Lic #380200 • 4.38 kw • $36,000 financed at 2.99% is combo price $89.94 for 18 months then re-amortize OAC. 575-449-3277 Uniglobe Above & Beyond YELLOWBIRDAC.COM • YELLOWBIRDSOLAR.COM BEST.SALE.EVER with drinks, wi-fi, & gratuities included Visit The Las Cruces Bulletin Always at your Log in Register sailing April 2020 & beyond fingertips!

Visit Desert Exposure online at offer expires 2/29/20 DESERT EXPOSURE

Top stories for 2020 www.desertexposure.com 1980 E. Lohman, Suite C 575-527-0200 [email protected] PHOTO LIFEFORSTOCK PHOTO FREEPIK DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 31

LABYRINTH Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide continued from page 30 in Desert Exposure. archaeological work that facili- Visit Desert Exposure online at tated the construction of the New or www.desertexposure.com Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? Museum, the creation of Mesil- la Valley Bosque State Park, the creation of Oliver Lee State Park and the restoration of the Oliver Lee Ranch House in Alamogordo and the development of Space- A diverse set of wealth port America, to name but a few management options to meet endeavors. During 21 years as the archaeological consultant to your diverse set of needs. White Sands Missile Range, HSR studied 10,000 years of human history and filled the WSMR Mu- seum with books, exhibits and Proceeds from the annual Buf- HSR’s office is located at 535 artifacts. HSR has written the sto- falo Roast “fuel HSR’s mission to S. Melendres St. Contact Dennis ries of cowboys and outlaws, of preserve the priceless historical at 575-524-9456 and ddennis@ homesteaders and treasure hunt- heritage of southern New Mexi- humansystemsresearch.org. Vis- Jackie Edwards, CIMA®, CRPC® ers, of scientists and star gazers.” co,” Dennis said. it humansystemsresearch.org/. Las Cruces Independent Branch 141 S. Roadrunner Pkwy, Suite #141C 575-993-5050 Excerpt from Buffalo Roast presentation by schwab.com/lascruces author and historian Director Mark Santiago “Over the course of several centuries, the Apache peoples repeatedly confronted and confounded the northern movement of the Spanish Empire into what is now the Southwestern ©2019 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) Member SIPC. Borderlands. From the late 16th century through the beginning All rights reserved. MWD978-13a (1018-8X9S) (10/19) of the 19th, Apaches and Spaniards engaged in almost constant warfare. Whether viewed as a series of relatively small, local conflicts, conflated by an imperial perspective, or as a generations-long struggle for control of ancestral lands and AFFORDABLE PLUMBING resources against outside invasion, the war (or wars) between the Fast - Friendly - Honest Spanish Empire and the various Apache peoples were among the longest and the most important in the history of North America. Mark Santiago NW CNSCN MLS Haphazardly at first, but then with increasing momentum from the mid-1700s, the Spaniards unleashed all the power and subtleties available to their modern AN-CLN nation-state against a tribal society. Alternating extreme violence with offers of food and security on what were essentially reservations, by the 1790s the Spaniards had imposed on the AN Apaches a form of mutual accommodation that resembled peace more than war. This talk will examine the origins, course, and results of this long, bloody, and labyrinthine struggle. CMMCAL-SNAL Mesilla Book Center AN CLANN GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY • Books about the West, Mexico, horses, www.affordableplumbing575.com cowboys, Native Americans & More • Children’s books & Toys • Gifts & more r Service ay a eek ‘Dr. Seuss Day’ ‘Some of the best books never make the bestseller lists’ On the Plaza • (575) 526-6220 Las Cruces Museum Tue-Sat 11 am-5:30 pm 575-527-4699 celebrates autor Sun 1 pm-5 pm, Closed Mon 1595 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005

he Museum of Nature & Science and Thomas TBranigan Memorial Li- brary in Las Cruces will host “Dr. Seuss Day” Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon on March 7 at the Mu- seum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St. This is a free, family event that is open to the public. Celebrate the fantastic world of Dr. Seuss through activities Time to make Oobleck during inspired by his books. Dress up Dr. Seuss Day at the Thomas as Thing 1 or Thing 2 and stack Branigan Memorial Library in the cat’s hats, make Oobleck, Las Cruces and plant seeds to help the Lo- ence is located at 411 N. Main rax save the earth. The Thomas Street and is open Tuesday Branigan Memorial Library will through Friday from 10am to have Dr. Seuss classics on hand 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am for your reading pleasure. Activ- to 4:30pm. For additional in- ities are recommended for ages formation, visit the website at: 2-10. las-cruces.org/museums or call The Museum of Nature & Sci- 575-522-3120. Mountain Music CHECK US OUT ON CRAIG’S LIST all ow New & Used Musical Instruments Consignments Trade-Ins S 2330 S. Valley Drive elor La Cruce 523-0603 M-F 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 10AM - 2PM earnartco 32 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

Red or Green? is Desert Exposure’s guide to dining in southwest New Mexico. We are in the process of updating and modifying these listings. We are asking restaurants to pay a small fee for listing their information. Restaurant advertisers already on contract with Desert Exposure receive a free listing. For other establishments, listings with essential information will be $36 a year and expanded listings, up to 10 lines, will be or $48 a year. To buy a listing in Red or Green?, contact Pam Rossi at pam@lascrucesbulle- Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide tin.com or 575-635-6614. We emphasize non-national-chain ? restaurants with sit-down, table service. phone numbers are area code 575 except this issue goes to press. That’s why we urge With each listing, we include a brief cate- as specified. you to help us make Red or Green? even gorization of the type of cuisine plus what Though every effort has been made to better. Drop a note to Red or Green? c/o meals are served: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; make these listings complete and up to Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle de Mercado, D=Dinner. Unless otherwise noted, restau- date, errors and omissions are inevitable Las Cruces, NM 88005, or email editor@ rants are open seven days a week. Call for and restaurants may make changes after desertexposure.com. Bon appétit! exact hours, which change frequently. All

GRANT COUNTY goods.com. T-F 8 to 6, SAT 9565. Coffee shop, bakery: Silver City 8 to 8, SUN 8 -4:30. Monday to Friday B L, early ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, 1617 D, Saturday B L only. Silver Heights Blvd., 538-3665. Breakfast items, burgers, sand- JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. wiches: Sunday B L, all week B St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday in The Hub. 597-8272. Monday to L D. to Saturday L D Sunday B. Thursday L, Friday and Saturday L CACTUS JACKS, 1307 N. Pope JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, 117 D (closes at 4 p.m.). St. 538-5042. Gluten-free, healthy Market St., 388-1350. Coffee- TASTE OF VEGAS, 303 E. 13th groceries, grill fast foods and house. St., 534-9404. Daily L. beverages. Monday to Friday B L JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Bull- VICKI’S EATERY, 315 N. Texas D, Saturday and Sunday L. ard St. Coffeeshop, baked goods, St., 388-5430. www.vickiseatery. sandwiches, wraps: B L. com. Saturday-Sunday breakfast; CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 Moun- Monday-Saturday lunch. BEAR MOUNTAIN tain View Road, 388-4512. Mexi- WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL, can: Tuesday to Saturday B L D. LODGE, 60 Bear Mountain 2005 Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, 201 Steak, burgers, appetizers, sal- Ranch Road, 538-2538. B W. College Ave., 388-8687. Mexi- L, special D by reservation ads: L D. can: L D. TRANQUILBUZZ CAFÉ, 112 W. only. LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., Yankie St. Coffee shop, coffee, 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to home-made pastries and ice CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway Sunday B L D. cream, fresh fruit smoothies. 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and to Friday L D. Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican Cliff and American: B L. COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Re- Duck Creek Café, U.S. gional Medical Center, 538-4094. LITTLE TOAD CREEK American: B L. Highway 180, Cliff, 535- BREWERY & DISTILLERY, 4500. Visit Duck Creek DIANE’S RESTAURANT, 200 N. Bullard St., 956- Café on Facebook.RVs/Big 510 N. Bullard St., 538- 6144. Burgers, wings, sal- Rigs welcome, Wednesday 8722. Fine dining (D), ads, fish, pasta, craft beers to Saturday LD, Sunday steaks, seafood, pasta, and cocktails: Monday to LD. “Bring home cooking to sandwiches (L), salads: Sunday L D. your table” Tuesday to Saturday L MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and D, Sunday D only (fami- DOÑA ANA COUNTY Broadway Street Mexican food Las Cruces & Mesilla ly-style), weekend brunch. stand: 956-3361. Monday to Satur- ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER day B L early D. RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Drive, 434, 523-5911. American: Monday DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: to Friday B L. The Hub, Suite A, Bull- Monday to Thursday L, Friday L D. ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 1983 ard St., 534-9229. Artisan MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 Calle del Norte, 526-1271. breads, pastries, sandwich- N. Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, Mexican plus hot dogs, burgers, es, deli: Monday to Satur- salads, sandwiches, baked goods: quesadillas: B L D. Join us in March 2020 for day B L early D, Sunday L. Tuesday to Saturday B, L. ANDELE RESTAURANTE, Live Music – Never a Cover! NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. 1950 Calle del Norte, 526-9631. DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: Mexican: Monday B L, Tuesday to Silver Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Monday to Saturday B L D. Sunday B L D. Dollar-Off Pints Happy Hour Mexican: B L. PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, AQUA REEF, 141 N. Roadrunner DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 312 N. Bullard St., 388-8600. Parkway, 522-7333. Asian, sushi: Sundays and Mondays 5-7 P.M. Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. Dessert, ice cream: Monday to LD. Breakfast, American: B L, break- Saturday. THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de Live Music by local and touring artists fast served throughout. Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND Mesilla, 527-5155. Coffeehouse. Every Thursday and Saturday Night! EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 N. St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tues- 534-4401. American, steaks, Alameda St. No. 16, 527-2483, Full menu and Specials served daily! day, Wednesday and Sunday B L barbecue, brewpub: Tuesday to www.abiteofbelgium.com. Bel- Try our famous nachos! Thursday to Saturday B L D. Saturday L D. gium and American food: Daily FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bull- B L. Download music calendar & menu at ard St. Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday REVEL, 304 N. Bullard St., BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina St., www.highdesertbrewingco.com! to Friday L D, Slices until 7 p.m. 388-4920. Elevated comfort Ste. 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. food. Weekdays LD, week- salads, casual fare, espresso: Suite C. 388-1964. Seven days L, ends BD, closed Wednes- Monday to Saturday L D. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight • Sun Noon-11pm Sunday L, D. days. BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main 1201 West Hadley Ave. Las Cruces, NM 575.525.6752 GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett St., 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday St. Coffeeshop. Monday to Satur- SILVER BOWLING CENTER to Sunday B L. www.highdesertbrewingco.com day 8 a.m.-noon. CAFÉ, 2020 Memory Lane, 538- BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Madrid GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver 3612. American, Mexican, ham- Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding Heights Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: burgers: Daily L D. greenchile cheeseburgers. Tues- L D. day to Saturday L D. GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College SUNRISE ESPRESSO, BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D. 1530 N. Hudson St., 388- Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: Track the region’s many great restaurants 2027. Coffee shop: Monday B L D. Now serving beer. with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide to Saturday B L, early D. in Desert Exposure. HONEEBEEGOODS “Mak- CAFÉ DON FELIX, 2290 Calle de Parian, 652-3007. Mexican, street Visit Desert Exposure online at ing Life A Little Sweeter,” or www.desertexposure.com 116 N. Bullard St. 714-515- tacos, mini-burgers: Wednesday to SUNRISE ESPRESSO, Saturday L D, Sunday brunch only Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? 0832. Specialty Bakery and 1212 E. 32nd St., 534- more! BLD. Honeebee- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 33

CARRILLO’S, 330 S. Church St., day and holidays also B. LOS COMPAS, 1120 Commerce MILAGRO COFFEE Y ESPRES- can: L D. 523-9913. Mexican, American: LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano Drive, 521-6228. Mexican: B L D. SO, 1733 E. University Ave., 532- NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 310 Monday to Saturday L D. Drive, 524-1430. Mexican, LOS MARIACHIS, 754 N. Motel 1042. Coffeehouse: B L D. S. Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexi- CHACHI’S RESTAURANT, 2460 steaks, burgers, fried chicken: L Blvd., 523-7058. Mexican: B L D. MIX PACIFIC RIM CUISINE can: Sunday to Tuesday, Thurs- S. Locust St.-A, 522-7322. Mexi- D, Saturday and Sunday also B. LOS MARIACHIS, 5600 Bataan AND MIX EXPRESS, 1001 E. day to Saturday. L D. can: B L D. LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFÉ, 2701 Memorial E., 373-0553. Mexican, University Ave. D3, 532-2042. ORIENTAL PALACE, 225 E. Ida- CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., W. Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. L D. Asian, Pacific: Monday to Satur- ho Ave., 526-4864. Chinese: L D. 526-4184. Mexican: Monday to French pastry, deli, sandwiches: LA MEXICANA TORTILLERIA, day L D. PAISANO CAFÉ, 1740 Calle de Saturday B L D. Tuesday to Sunday B L. 1300 N. Solano Drive. 541-9617. MOONGATE CAFÉ, 9345 Bataan Mercado, 524-0211. Mexican: B CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. LET THEM EAT CAKE, 1001 E. Mexican: B L D. Memorial W., 382-5744. Coffee L D. Ste. 10, 532-0141. Mexican: B University Ave. Suite D4, 680- MATTEO’S, 1001 E. University shop, Mexican, American: B L. PEPE’S, 1405 W. Picacho Ave., L D. 5998. Cupcakes: Tuesday to Ave. C-1, 888-4310, Authentic MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET 541-0277. Mexican: B L D. DAY’S HAMBURGERS, 245 N. Saturday. Mexican: Monday through Sat- KITCHEN, 1300 El Paseo Road, PHO A DONG, 504 E. Amador Main St., 523-8665. Burgers: LORENZO’S PAN AM, 1753 E. urday: B L D. Wonderfully simple 523-0436. Sandwiches, bagels, Ave., 527-9248. Vietnamese: L D. Monday to Saturday L D. University Ave., 521-3505. Italian, menu, pleasant dining room and wraps, salads and other healthy PICACHO PEAK BREWING PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, pizza: L D. delicious aguas frescas. fare: Monday to Saturday: B L CO., 3900 W. Picacho Ave., 575- 500 S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 6335 MIGUEL’S, 1140 E. Amador Ave., early D. 680-6394. www.picachopeak- Pecan-smoked meats, sandwich- Bataan Memorial W. Drive, 382- 647-4262. Mexican: B L D. NELLIE’S CAFÉ, 1226 W. Hadley brewery.com es, steaks, seafood, craft beers: 2025. Mexican: B L D. MI PUEBLITO, 1355 E. Idaho Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tues- PLAYER’S GRILL, 3000 Herb L D. LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 603 S. Ave., 524-3009. Mexican: Mon- day to Friday B L. Wimberly Drive (NMSU golf DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 El Nevarez St., 523-1778. Mexican: day to Friday B L D, Saturday NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 2605 course clubhouse), 646-2457. Paseo, 524-2396. Mexican, sea- B L D. and Sunday B L. Missouri Ave., 522-0440. Mexi- American: B L D. food: B L D. DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Val- ley Drive, 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: Sunday B L, Monday to Saturday B L D. DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, 521-3434. Pizza: L D. DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle de Guadalupe, 523-6700. South- western, steaks, seafood: L D, Sun. champagne brunch buffet. EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, 363 S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: L D. ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN FOOD, 830 W. Picacho Ave., 647-0240. Mexican: B L D. FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Road, 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, Ameri- can, Mexican: L D. FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor Blvd., 532-5624. Mexican: B L D. THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 S. Espina St., 524-GAME. Sports bar and grill: L D. THE GAME II: EXTRA INNINGS SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 4131 Northrise Drive, 373-4263, Live music on weekends. American, Southwest, now serving weekend brunch 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays: L D GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor Blvd. (Hotel Encanto), 532-4277. Mexican: B L D. GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, Home of the Texas Size Burrito, 1008 E. Lohman Ave. , Las Cruces, NM 88005, 524-9251. Monday - Sat- urday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Specializ- ing in Relleno Burritos and Other Mexican Food. GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. Chinese: L D. GRANDY’S COUNTRY COOK- ING, 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526- 4803. American: B L D. HABANERO’S 600 E. Amador Ave., 524-1829. Fresh Mexican: B L D. HACIENDA DE MESILLA, 1803 Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. Steaks, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, salads, pasta: L D. HIGH DESERT BREWING COMPANY, 1201 W. Had- ley Ave., 525-6752. Brew pub: L D.

JOSEFINA’S OLD GATE CAFÉ, 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525- 2620. Pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches: Monday to Thurs- day L, Friday to Sunday B L. KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. Universi- ty Ave., 522-4133. Smoothies, frozen yogurt: B L D. LA NUEVA CASITA CAFÉ, 195 N. Mesquite St., 523-5434. Mexi- can and American: B L. LA POSTA RESTAURANT DE MESILLA, 2410 Calle de San Albino, 524-3524. Mexican, steakhouse: L D, Saturday, Sun- 34 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

RANCHWAY BARBECUE, 604 N. burgers, seafood, pasta: B L D. LUNA COUNTY LAS CAZUELAS, 108 N. Platinum Columbus Valley Drive, 523-7361. Barbecue, THAI DELIGHT DE MESILLA, Deming Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), IRMA’S KITCHEN, B L D, High- Mexican: Monday to Friday B L D. 2184 Avenida de Mesilla, 525- ADOBE DELI, 3970 Lewis Flats 544-8432. Steaks, seafood, Mex- way 11, 575-694-4026, Mexican ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 1900. Thai, salads, sandwiches, Road SE, 546-0361. Bar, deli, ican: Tuesday to Saturday L D. food. 908 E. Amador Ave., 523-1851. seafood, steaks, German: L D. steaks: L D. MANGO MADDIE’S, 722 E. Flor- LA CASITA, 309 Taft, 575-531- Mexican: B L D. TIFFANY’S PIZZA & GREEK BALBOA MOTEL & RESTAU- ida St., 546-3345. Salads, sand- 2371. B L D, Mexican food. ROSIE’S CAFÉ DE MESILLA, AMERICAN CUISINE, 755 S. RANT, 708 W. Pine St., 546-6473. wiches, juice bar, coffee drinks. PATIO CAFÉ, 23 Broadway, 531- 300 N. Main St., 526-1256. Break- Telshor Blvd. #G1, 532-5002. Mexican, American: Monday to MANOLO’S CAFÉ, 120 N. Granite 2495. Burgers, American: B L. fast, Mexican, burgers: Saturday Pizza, Greek, deli: Tuesday to Friday L D, Sunday B. St., 546-0405. Mexican, Ameri- to Thursday B L, Friday B L D. Saturday B L D. BELSHORE RESTAURANT, 1030 can: Monday to Saturday B L D, HIDALGO COUNTY SAENZ GORDITAS, 1700 N. VINTAGE WINES, 2461 Calle de E. Pine St., 546-6289. Mexican, Sunday B L. Lordsburg Solano Drive, 527-4212. Gorditas, PATIO CAFÉ, 1521 Columbus Principal, 523-WINE. Wine and American: Tuesday to Sunday B L. EL CHARRO RESTAURANT, 209 chicken tacos. Mexican: Monday cigar bar, tapas: L D. Road, 546-5990. Burgers, Ameri- CAMPOS RESTAURANT, 105 S. S. P Blvd., 542-3400. Mexican: to Saturday L D. WOK-N-WORLD, 5192 E. Boutz can: Monday to Saturday L D. Silver Ave., 546-0095. Mexican, B L D. SANTORINI’S, 1001 E. University Road, 526-0010. Chinese: Mon.- PRIME RIB GRILL (inside Qual- American, Southwestern: L D. FIDENCIO’S, 604 E. Motel Dr., Ave., 521-9270. Greek, Mediterra- Sat. L D. ity Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. CHINA RESTAURANT, 110 E. 542-8989. Mexican: B L early D. nean: Monday to Saturday L D. ZEFFIRO PIZZERIA NAPOLETA- Steak, seafood, Mexican: B D. Pine St., 546-4146. Chinese: KRANBERRY’S FAMILY SALUD DE MESILLA, 1800 NA, 136 N. Water St., 525-6757. RANCHER’S GRILL, 316 E. Tuesday to Sunday L D. RESTAURANT, 1405 Main St., Avenida de Mesilla B, 323-3548. Mon.-Sat. L D. Cedar St., 546-8883. Steakhouse, EL CAMINO REAL, 900 W. Pine 542-9400. Mexican, American: B American, Continental: B L D. burgers: L D. St., 546-7421. Mexican, Ameri- L D. THE SHED, 810 S. Valley Drive, Anthony SI SEÑOR, 200 E. Pine St., can: B L D. MAMA ROSA’S PIZZA, 1312 525-2636. American, pizza, ERNESTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 546-3938. Mexican: Monday to ELISA’S HOUSE OF PIES AND Main St., 542-8400. Pizza, subs, Mexican, desserts: Wednesday to 200 Anthony Dr., 882-3641. Mex- Saturday B L D, Sunday B L. RESTAURANT, 208 1/2 S. Silver calzones, salads, chicken wings, Sunday B L. ican: B L. SUNRISE KITCHEN, 1409 S. Co- Ave., 494-4639. Southern soul SI SEÑOR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., LA COCINITA, 908 W. Main Drive, lumbus Road, 544-7795American, cheeseburgers, shrimp baskets: food: Tuesday to Sunday L D. 527-0817. Mexican: L D. 589-1468. Mexican: L. Mexican, breakfasts: Monday to L D. SI SEÑOR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., EL MIRADOR, 510 E. Pine St., Thursday B L, Friday B L D. RAMONA’S CAFÉ, 904 E. Motel 527-0817. Mexican: L D. Chapparal 544-7340. Mexican: Monday to TACOS MIRASOL, 323 E. Pine Dr., 542-3030. Mexican, Amer- SPANISH KITCHEN, 2960 N. EL BAYO STEAK HOUSE, 300 Saturday B L D. St., 544-0646. Mexican: Monday, ican: Tuesday to Friday B L D, Main St., 526-4275. Mexican: Paloma Blanca Drive, 824-4749. “FORGHEDABOUDIT” pizza Wednesday, Saturday B L D, Sunday B mid-day D. Monday to Saturday B L D. Steakhouse: Tuesday to Sunday & wings, 115 N. Silver Ave., Tuesday B L. SPIRIT WINDS COFFEE BAR, B L D. 275-3881. Italian, pizza, wings: TOCAYO’S MEXICAN RESTAU- Animas 2260 S. Locust St., 521-1222. TORTILLERIA SUSY, 661 Paloma Monday to Sunday L D. RANT, 1601 E. Pine St., 567- PANTHER TRACKS CAFÉ, Hwy. Sandwiches, coffee, bakery: B L Blanca Drive, 824-9377. Mexi- GRAND MOTOR INN & 1963. Mexican, dine in or take 338, 548-2444. Burgers, Mexican, D. can: Monday to Saturday B L D, LOUNGE, 1721 E. Pine St., 546- out: Monday to Saturday B L D, American: Monday to Friday B L ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO, Sunday B L. 2632. Mexican, steak, seafood: Sunday B L. D. 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 524- B L D. 2408. Wine tasting, bistro: L D. Doña Ana IRMA’S, 123 S. Silver Ave., Akela Rodeo SUNSET GRILL, 1274 Golf BIG MIKE’S CAFÉ, 614 E.Thorpe 544-4580. Mexican, American, APACHE HOMELANDS RODEO STORE AND CAFÉ, Club Road (Sonoma Ranch Golf Road. Mexican, breakfasts, burg- seafood: B L D. RESTAURANT, I-10. Burgers, 195 U.S. Highway 80, 557-2295. Course clubhouse), 521-1826. ers: B L D. LA FONDA, 601 E. Pine St., 546- ribs, etc.: B L D. Coffee shop food: Monday to American, Southwest, steak, 0465. Mexican: B L D. Saturday B L.

EE SINCE LElectric IncInc. . 1977 LELE-ELECTRIC.COM-ELECTRIC.COM 57575-526-8483 CCONNECTINGONNECTING PPOWEROWER WITH QUALITY

April Deadlines Friday, March 13, noon: Space reservation, ad copy, all stories and notices for the editorial section due. EDITOR DISTRIBUTION ADVERTISING SILVER CITY SALES MANAGER Elva K. Österreich Teresa Tolonen COORDINATOR Mariah Walker 575- 680 -1978 575-680-1841 Pam Rossi 575-993-8193 [email protected] [email protected] 575-635-6614 [email protected] [email protected]

Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, the restaurant guide in Desert Exposure. Visit Desert Exposure online at or www.desertexposure.com Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 35

VIEW FROM THE CUBE • MICHAEL SHINABERY ‘Earth-shaking Roar’ Holloman’s Aerobee launches into history decade before the So- The first recovery of live ani- viet Union sent Sputnik mals, a Rhesus monkey and 11 Ainto space, White Sands mice, occurred on Sept. 20, 1951. Proving Ground in New Mexi- Several hours passed before a co launched the first Aerobee crew located them, and while rocket, a platform that would they were alive when found, the eventually carry animals. Lift- vibrated on its foundation, then monkey and two mice subse- ing off with a cosmic-radiation suddenly leaped skyward … and quently died from heat. payload on Nov. 24, 1947, the screamed into the stratosphere Capuchin monkeys Pat and flight was not the spectacular at a speed of 4300 feet per sec- Mike, and two mice, survived sight for which engineers had ond.” a 26-mile high ride on May 21, hoped. The 25-foot long rocket Fifteen minutes afterward the 1952. only reached 24.7 miles after “a Aerobee parachuted to ground Five stratosphere-bound ani- burst diaphragm … caused a tip- near Tularosa Peak, 20 miles mals – three mice and two mon- off at staging and sent it veering from the launch site. keys – returned safely aboard an off course,” author Greg Kenne- Aerobees set altitude records Aerobee X-8 in 1953. Following dy wrote in “The Rockets and up to 158 miles. Notable missions the City of Alamogordo’s May Missiles of White Sands Proving include the fourth, on July 26, 1954 Armed Forces Day parade, Ground 1945-1958.” 1948, which Kennedy said took Holloman presented the com- Two years later, on Dec. 2, “a large number of high-quality munity with the Aerobee. Soon an Aerobee launched from Hol- aerial photographs of large areas after, the rocket was set atop the An Aerobee is readied for launch at Holloman Air Force Base. loman Air Force Base was far of the earth’s surface.” Chamber of Commerce sign. (Courtesy NMMSH Archives) more impressive. The first animal payload, the The 100th Aerobee lifted off “Smoke and flame burst out monkey Albert V, died on April from Holloman on March 12, 6589. Museum hours are10 a.m.- the New Mexico Museum of of the base of the missile,” Maj. 18, 1951 when the parachute 1959. The last from the base was 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday Space History. In 2015 he flew D.M. Brown wrote in the Al- failed. The purpose of using on June 21, 1959. to Saturday and noon-5 p.m. two NASA SOFIA missions amogordo News. “A terrible monkeys included recording the The museum is located at 3198 Sunday. (Stratospheric Observatory earth-shaking roar broke the effects of flight acceleration on State Route 2001, Alamogordo. For Infrared Astronomy) awful silence, increased to an their physiology, which is simi- For more information call 575- Michael Shinabery has been as an Airborne Astronomy earsplitting pitch. The missile lar to humans. 437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333- an educator since 2006 at Ambassador.

Track the region’s many great restaurants with Red or Green?, or the restaurant guide in Southwest New Mexico’s Best Restaurant Guide ? Desert Exposure. Visit Desert Exposure online at www.desertexposure.com 36 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

THE STARRY DOME • BERT STEVENS Canis Major, the Big Dog The hunter who always catches her prey

ook for the brightest star them in the sky, Laelaps as Canis black dwarf. This cool-down will in March’s evening sky Major and the Teumessian fox as take longer that the universe has Land you will have found Canis Minor. been in existence, so no white the constellation of Canis Major, Sirius is a white main se- dwarf has had time to become a the Big Dog. Located just east quence star of spectral class A0 black dwarf yet. of Orion, the Hunter, Canis Ma- that is twice the mass of our Sun While Sirius B is one of the jor’s bright star is Sirius, which and radiating twenty-five times smallest stars, another star in is also the brightest star in the its energy. On Jan. 31, 1862, Al- Canis Major is one of the largest. sky. While Sirius is intrinsically van Clark, the famed telescope VY Canis Majoris (VY CMa) is a bright, its distance of only 8.6 maker, was testing an 18.5-inch variable star in far eastern Ca- light-years enhances its bright- lens that he was constructing nis Major. It is a red hypergiant Some mythological stories have Canis Major as the hunting ness. It is also one of the closest for the great refractor to be in- star, 1,420 times the diameter of dog of Orion, which is just to its east. The Big Dog and the Little stars to us. stalled in the Dearborn Observa- our Sun. If this star were in our Dog (Canis Minor) are helping Orion hunt down Lepus, the Hare, which is also nearby. As with much mythology, you have your Canis Major is associated with tory at Northwestern University Solar System, its surface would choice of stories. The brightest star in this constellation and in- the Greek mythological dog in Evanston, Illinois. In testing, be between the orbits of Jupiter deed the sky, is Sirius, the Dog star. The ancient Egyptians used Laelaps, a hunting dog that al- he pointed it at Sirius and was and Saturn. As a variable star, it its first rising after being behind the Sun (the heliacal rising) to ways caught her prey. Laelaps, surprised to find an 8.4 magni- changes brightness from magni- mark the beginning of the annual flood season on the Nile River which means “hurricane”, was tude star just a few seconds-of- tude +6.5 to +9.6, so most of the which would bring rich silt up onto the farm fields. a gift from Zeus, the King of the arc away. time it is a telescopic object. gods, to Europa. Europa had Dubbed Sirius B, that faint VY CMa is less than ten mil- Calendar of Events – March 2020 (MST/MDT) been abducted by Zeus in the star was determined to be about lion years old, but it has already 02 12:57 p.m. First Quarter Moon form of a bull and taken to the is- the size of the Earth, but it has entered its old age. It had been land of Crete. There, she became the mass of the Sun. This com- a spectral class O9 star when it 08 2:00 a.m. Daylight Savings Time begins the first queen of Crete. Zeus gave pact body is a white dwarf star, was on the main sequence, fus- 09 2 a.m. Mercury stands still her a necklace made by the god the burnt-out core of a red giant ing hydrogen into helium in its 09 11:48 a.m. Full Moon of metalworking, Hephaestus. He star. Most of its mass was eject- core. At roughly ten time the 16 3:34 a.m. Last Quarter Moon also gave her a three other gifts: ed into space after nuclear fu- mass of our Sun, it quickly ran 19 9:50 p.m. March Equinox-Spring a bronze automaton named Talos sion ceased, leaving a hot object through its supply of hydrogen beings in Northern Hemisphere that was to protect her from pi- composed of oxygen and iron. and started fusing helium into 20 Midnight Jupiter 0.7 degrees north of Mars rates and invaders, a javelin that It has the density of around two carbon. This produced an out- 23 8 p.m. Mercury greatest distance never missed and Laelaps. tons per cubic inch, the result of pouring of energy that pushed west of the Sun (twenty-eight degrees) Later, Laelaps was passed its tremendous gravity that com- the surface of this star far into 24 3:28 a.m. New Moon down to Europa’s son, King presses the atomic nuclei much space. Some of its surface be- 24 4 p.m. Venus greatest distance Minos. She later became the closer together than normal. came so extended that it drifted east of the Sun (forty-six degrees) property of Procris, a princess Electrons floating between the away from the star all together, 31 5 a.m. Saturn 0.9 degrees north of Mars of Athens. Her husband, Cepha- nuclei keep them from getting forming a small nebula around lus, used Laelaps to hunt the Te- any closer together due to the it. The nebula is about ten sec- umessian fox, a fox which could Pauli Exclusion Principle. onds-of-arc across, a complex of never be caught. With a fox that Sirius B is still glowing from jets and shock waves that prob- The Planets for east-southeast ending the night cannot be caught and a dog that the heat it absorbed when it ably originated from explosions March 2020 twenty-seven degrees above cannot fail, the chase went on was still actively generating en- in VY CMa’s atmosphere. As the sky darkens on March the south-southeastern horizon. for a long time. Perplexed by ergy from nuclear fusion. It will VY CMa was first reported in evenings, Venus is the first “star” Mars’s disc is 5.8 seconds-of-arc this paradox, Zeus turned them radiate its remaining heat into a star catalog from French as- to appear out of the twilight. It across at midmonth, shining at both into stone and then placed space, eventually becoming a tronomer Jérôme Lalande on is the only planet in the evening magnitude +1.0. The God of War March 7, 1801. It was listed as sky, shining at magnitude -4.3. moves from central Sagittari- seventh magnitude, but later re- During the month, Venus travels us to far western Capricornus cords indicate that it has been from eastern Pisces, through all during the month, passing Jupi- Gila Friends Meeting fading since 1850. This star is of Aries, and just over the border ter on March 20 and Saturn on The Religious Society of Friends about 3,830 light-years away, but into far western Taurus. Now a March 31. even so, it would be naked eye “half-moon”, Venus’s disc is fif- The King of the Gods is un- Quaker Meeting if it were not for the intervening ty-six percent illuminated and mistakable in the southeastern for Worship nebula. Like all red super/hyper- is 21.5 seconds-of-arc across at morning sky, shining at mag- giants, VY CMa will someday midmonth. Venus is thirty-eight nitude -2.1. It rises around the Sundays 10-11a.m. end its existence in a supernova degrees above the western hori- same time as Mars and it is explosion or perhaps the even zon as it gets dark and it sets at about the same altitude as it gets Church of Harmony For more info: 575-590-1588 larger superluminous supernova almost 11 p.m. MDT. STARRY DOME 609 N. Arizona St. Silver City NM 88061 [email protected] explosion. Mars rises around 4 a.m. in the continued on page 37 Get The Most Out of Our Group Practice Can't see your primary care practitioner when you need to?No need to wait! See any of our practitioners & receive the same standard of care with the exact care model your primary care practitioner has created just for you. isit .silverealtcare.orgWALK-INS WELCOME Silver City Clinics Deming Clinic 1600 East 32nd Street 1511 South Lime Street (575)538-2981 1380 Highway 180 East Bayard Clinic 308 Winifred Street Visit www.silverhealthcare.org DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 37

40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS What’s going on in MARCH? Desert Exposure would like to Las Cruces/Mesilla include your special events, from Las Cruces International Film Festival— any southern New Mexico commu- 9 a.m. and all day at Cineport 10, nity, in our listing. Please submit Mesilla Valley Mall. Feature opening your event title, time, location and film with Richard Dreyfuss. Info: contact information to editor@ 575-649-6149. desertexposure.com; Desert Ex- posure 1740-A Calle de Mercado, FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Las Cruces, NM 88005; or call Silver City/Grant County Elva at 575-680-1978. DJ Mischievous rock the house party — 9 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 SUNDAY, MARCH 1 N. Bullard St. Downtown Silver Silver City/Grant County City. Info: 575-313-1266. Live Music: Ely & the Mighty Glease — 2 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. Cowboy Days — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Soul-kissed rock-n-roll. Info: 575- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heri- 313-1266. tage Museum in Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-4100. Las Cruces/Mesilla Las Cruces Arts Fair — 5 p.m. begin- UU Church Roundtable: “Maya weavers ning with a procession at the Las creating alternatives to capitalism in Cruces Convention Center, 680 Chiapas, Mexico” — 10:30-11:30 E. University Blvd. in Las Cruces. a.m. at the Unitarian Church, 2000 The Grant County Community Concert Association brings the Sons of Serendip to Western New Cost: $10 (as many times as you S. Solano in Las Cruces. Cost: Mexico University Fine Arts Theater on March 3. wish all three days). Info: 575-523- Free. Info: [email protected]. 6403. Sons of Serendip with the Grant County “Photography done at night” — 7 over are welcome to experiment Live music: Dr. Floyd — 8 p.m. at Ruidoso/Lincoln County Community Concert Association — 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist and create with robots, electronics, Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St. Lost Hiker Hootenanny Wintermarmel- p.m. at the Western New Mexico Church, 3845 N. Swan St. in Silver games and more. Cost: Free. Info: downtown Las Cruces. Classic aden — 3-5 p.m. at Lost Hiker Base University Fine Arts Theater. Mu- City. The Silver City Photo Club 575-538-3672. rock. Info: 575-313-1266. Camp, 26394 U.S. Highway 70 sical group of four friends includes hosts Kitty Stolzenbach, mobile Ben Schlamb on piano with guest Live Classic Rock: “Satisfied” — 10 E, Ruidoso Downs. Bring strings, pianist/guitarist, cellist/vocalist, photographer and expert in mar- vocalists — 6-9 p.m. at Revel, 304 p.m., at El Patio Cantina, 2171 spoons, washboard, harmonica harpist and lead vocalist. Cost: keting. Info: [email protected]. N. Bullard St., Silver City. Info: 575- Calle de Parian, Mesilla. Cost: No and play with an awesome group $20. Info: 575-538-5862. Las Cruces/Mesilla 388-4920. cover. Info: 575-635-6614. of people while enjoying delicious Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — Horned Lizards: Natural history, con- beer. Kids and dogs are welcome Las Cruces/Mesilla 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of servation concerns and citizen science too. Info: 575-937-4516. Guide to Printing with the Doña Ana Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. efforts — 7 p.m. at Harlan Hall, Photography Club — 7 p.m. at Las Cruces International Film WNMU campus at the corner of MONDAY, MARCH 2 Cruces Creatives, 205 E. Lohman, Festival: Opening night movie, 12th and Kentucky streets. SWNM Las Cruces. A program with Fred “Astronaut” — 7 p.m. at Cineport Audubon program with Emily Pol- Silver City/Grant County Moore covering everything from se- 10, Mesilla Valley Mall. Feature lom presenting on natural history, Babytime Sing & Play — 10 a.m. at lection and types of paper options opening film with Richard Dreyfuss. conservation concerns. Info: www. the Silver City Public Library, 515 to where to go for printing. Cost: Info: 575-649-6149. swnmaudubon.org. W. College Ave., Silver City. Sto- Free. Info: daphotoclub.org. Axul Barrientos “Viva Frida!” — 7 ries, songs and rhymes for infants p.m. at Light Hall Theater, WNMU, 0-24 months and their caregivers. THURSDAY, MARCH 5 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City. A Info: 575-538-3672. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Silver City/Grant County Silver City/Grant County WildWorks — 4 p.m. at the Silver multimedia concert. Info: 575-538- 6469. Alamogordo/Otero County Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Fort Bayard Film Series, The world at Karaoke Monday — 6-9 p.m. at City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City. Children 10 and War: “The Great Escape”— 7 p.m. Cloudcroft Brewing Company, Ave., Silver City. Children 0-5 are at Santa Clara National Guard 1301 Burro Ave. Cloudcroft. Info: invited to join in stories songs, Armory, 11990 U.S. Highway 180 in 575-682-2337. rhymes, movement and simple The art of Abel Garcia, like this Santa Clara. Cost: Free. Info: 575- TUESDAY, MARCH 3 crafts. Caregivers must attend. roadrunner, is part of the Las Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-3672. 388-4862. Cruces Art Fair held March 6-8. Silver City/Grant County Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at the Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City. Children College Ave., Silver City. Children 6-12 are welcome to join in with nta 6-12 are invited to play and explore Mou in L creative construction and exper- r od collaboratively with Minecraft in a ea ge imenting fun. Cost: Free. Info: B social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. 575-538-3672. Pink Leopard, Live Jazz — 6-8 :30 “Becoming Nobody,” A Ram Dass p.m. at Diane’s Restaurant and film — 7 p.m. at Light Hall Theater, Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St. Silver WNMU. Core arc of Ram Dass’s City. Eve West Bessier vocalist and teaching and life. Historic clips Ben Schlamb on piano. Info: 575- Axul Barrientos brings Frida balance conversation with director 538-8722. Kahlo to life on March 5 at Jamie Catt. Info: 575-538-6300. Light Hall Theater in Silver City. ST PATRICK’S DAY MENU 5-7PM WE ARE CELEBRATING MARCH 13TH, 14TH, 15TH, 16TH, AND 17TH STARRY DOME Mercury pops out of the morn- Earth’s polar axis is perpen- Starter Smoked Salmon or Smoked Gouda appetizers continued from page 36 ing twilight at the end of the first dicular to the Earth-Sun line on light. Jupiter is moving slowly week of the month. It reaches March 19 at 9:50 p.m., marking Entree Choices eastward in eastern Sagittarius. its greatest distance from the the March Equinox. The Sun Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage At midmonth, its disc is 35.4 sec- Sun of twenty-eight degrees on will cross the celestial equator Served with colcannon potatoes and glazed carrots onds-of-arc across. March 24, shining at magnitude moving northward, starting the or Saturn is also moving east- +0.3. On that day, the Messenger astronomical season of Spring. Roast Chicken hand pie served with gravy, colcannon potatoes, and carrots or ward in far eastern Sagittarius, of the Gods has a disc that is 7.4 Day and night will be of equal Wild Rice Pancakes topped with a mustard sour cream sauce and capers reaching the border with Capri- seconds-of-arc across and fif- length (hence an equinox). With Served with glazed carrots cornus on March 21 and ending ty-three percent illuminated as it nights continuing to get shorter, the month at the far western goes from crescent to almost full enjoy the longer March nights Served with a Bear Mountain salad, homemade cracker, Irish Soda bread and butter end of that constellation. As it during the month. Mercury ris- and “keep watching the sky”! Dessert Guinness ice cream and Stout chocolate cake gets light, Saturn is twenty-three es at 6:00 a.m. and is only eight Or degrees above the southeastern degrees above the east-south- An amateur Apple Tart with homemade caramel sauce and whip horizon, after having risen at eastern horizon as it gets light. astronomer 4:30 a.m. Shining at magnitude It moves from southwestern for more than $40. Per person +0.7, the Ringed Planet’s disc is Aquarius into Capricornus at the 45 years, Bert Reservations required! • 575 538 2538 15.7 seconds-of-arc across while beginning of the month. Mercury Stevens is 575.538.2538 • 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd. the Rings are 35.6 seconds-of- immediately turns back east into co-director of P.O. Box 1163 • Silver City, NM 88062 arc across, tilted 21.3 degrees Capricornus where it ends the Desert Moon [email protected] downward with the northern month in the southeastern part Observatory in face showing. of that constellation. Las Cruces. www.BearMountainLodge.com 38 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

Parade, dances, Camp Furlong Day, music in the plaza, memorial service. Info: 575-341-0147.

Truth or Consequences/ Sierra County Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time Fid- dlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., Truth or Consequences. Cost: $4. Info: 575-744-9137.

Alamogordo/Otero County COPE: Dancing for a Cause! — 5:30-10 p.m. at the Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center in Alamogordo. Fund- raiser for the Center of Protective Environment women’s shelter. Dancing, competitions and food from Au Jus BBQ. Cost: $15. Info: 575-434-3622.

Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. Cowboy Days — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heri- tage Museum in Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-4100.

Las Cruces/Mesilla Las Cruces International Film Festival — 9 a.m. and all day at Cineport Cabalgata Binacional in Columbus, New Mexico, commemorates the Pancho Villa attack on the United States with two days of activi- 10, Mesilla Valley Mall. Feature ties, March 7 and 8. opening film with Richard Dreyfuss. Info: 575-649-6149. Ruidoso/Lincoln County — 9 a.m. and all day at Cineport Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ 32 Main St., Pinos Altos. Info: Las Cruces Arts Fair — 10 a.m.-4 Annual Vines in the Pines Art and 10, Mesilla Valley Mall. Feature gmail.com. www.abbiegardner.com. p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Wine Festival — noon-6 p.m. at the opening film with Richard Dreyfuss. “Truth,” a film — 7 p.m. at Light Hall Live Music: The Walking Wounded — 8 Center, 680 E. University Blvd. in Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Info: 575-649-6149. Theater, WNMU. Locally filmed p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Las Cruces. Cost: $10 (as many Sierra Blanca Drive in Ruidoso. movie shot at Fort Bayard Medical Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. times as you wish all three days). Sample New Mexico wines while SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Center and WNMU follows a diverse Country and rock. Info: 575-313- Info: 575-523-6403. enjoying local arts, crafts, food and Silver City/Grant group of college students who 1266. Live music: Baracutanga — 9 p.m. local brews. Cost: $20. Info: 877- and Catron Counties stumble into a top0secret facility at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main 784-3676. Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 hidden in the Gila wilderness. Cost: Columbus/Luna County St. downtown Las Cruces. South a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown $5. Info: prc-productions.com. Cabalgata Binacional/Pancho Villa American rhythms. Cost: $7 cover. Las Cruces/Mesilla Silver City at Eighth Street between Abbie Gardner live music — 7:30-9 attack commemoration — 10 a.m. Info: 575-313-1266. Las Cruces International Film Festival Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. p.m. at the Buckhorn Opera House, various locations across Columbus.

2020 MARCH 17. music. food. prizes. Collect shamrocks from five participating locations - get a St Pat’s pint glass! While supplies last -must be 21 or older to participate. No purchase necessary. Pick up your game card at any participating location from 3-9pm. Visit your favorite bars & restaurants DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY

Drink Responsibly. Get Green. Get Silly. Designate a Driver. DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 39

Las Cruces/Doña Ana County TUESDAY, MARCH 10 discuss Paquimé as a ceremonial Las Cruces Arts Fair — 10 a.m.-4 Silver City/Grant County and trade center. Info: 575-522- p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the 4100. Center, 680 E. University Blvd. in Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Las Cruces. Cost: $10 (as many College Ave., Silver City. Children WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 times as you wish all three days). 6-12 are invited to play and explore Silver City/Grant County Info: 575-523-6403. collaboratively with Minecraft in a Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver UU Church Roundtable: “Gangs of the social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. City Public Library, 515 W. College El Paso-Juarez Borderland Region” — Pink Leopard, Live Jazz — 6-8 :30 Ave., Silver City. Children 0-5 are 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian p.m. at Diane’s Restaurant and invited to join in stories songs, Church, 2000 S. Solano in Las Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St. Silver rhymes, movement and simple Cruces. Cost: Free. Info: pauloco@ City. Eve West Bessier vocalist and crafts. Caregivers must attend. nmsu.edu. Ben Schlamb on piano. Info: 575- Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-3672. Cowboy Days — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 538-8722. Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at the the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. Las Cruces/Mesilla College Ave., Silver City. Children Info: 575-522-4100. Paquimé and the Casas Grandes Culture 6-12 are welcome to join in with — 12:30 p.m. at the New Mexico creative construction and exper- Paquimé and the Casas Grandes Culture is the subject of the MONDAY, MARCH 9 Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. imenting fun. Cost: Free. Info: Culture Series at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Silver City/Grant County Jeff Romney, director of the El 575-538-3672. Jeff Romney, director of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, is Paso Museum of Archaeology, will speaking.

Ruidoso/Lincoln County Columbus/Luna County Dr. Seuss Day — 9-11 a.m. at the Cabalgata Binacional/Pancho Villa Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & attack commemoration — 10 a.m. Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, various locations across Columbus. Mescalero. Family event reading Mount up at Rancho Perez with up Dr. Seuss and Mother Goose. Info: to 300 riders coming from Texas, 575-464-7053. Arizona and Montana, dances, mu- Annual Vines in the Pines Art and Wine sic in the plaza, memorial service. Festival — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Info: 575-341-0147. Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive in Ruidoso. Ruidoso/Lincoln County Sample New Mexico wines while Annual Vines in the Pines Art and Presented By: enjoying local arts, crafts, food and Wine Festival — noon-4 p.m. at the local brews. Cost: $20. Info: 877- Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 784-3676. Sierra Blanca Drive in Ruidoso. Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show — Sample New Mexico wines while 7-10 p.m. at the Spencer Theater enjoying local arts, crafts, food and for the Performing Arts, 108 Spen- local brews. Cost: $20. Info: 877- cer Road, Alto. Musical, theatrical 784-3676. production portrays iconic legends Lost Hiker Hootenanny Wintermarmel- of the past. Info: 575-336-4800. aden — 3-5 p.m. at Lost Hiker Base Camp, 26394 U.S. Highway 70 SUNDAY, MARCH 8 E, Ruidoso Downs. Bring strings, Silver City/Grant County spoons, washboard, harmonica Live music: Compasito — 2 p.m. at and play with an awesome group Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard of people while enjoying delicious FREE St. Downtown Silver City. World beer. Kids and dogs are welcome ADMISSION music. Info: 575-313-1266. too. Info: 575-937-4516.

Saturday, March 28 • 9am-5pm Sunday, March 29 • 10am-4pm at Las Cruces Convention Center Contact LCHBA if interested in being a vendor Bear Creek Motel & Cabins

Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos •Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies • Porches • Telephone & WiFi • Satellite TV • Barbeque Grill April 24th-26th & May 1st-3rd • Hot Tub in Cabana Fridays 4pm-7pm • Meeting Room with Lodge w/kitchen • Cabins with Kitchens are available Saturdays 10am-7pm • Gift Shop • Pet Friendly • Venue for Events Sundays 12pm-5pm Twilight Tour Friday May 1st 7pm-9pm 40 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 dlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., Truth Las Cruces/Doña Ana County or Consequences. Cost: $4. Info: Live music: Rudy Boy Experiment — 8 575-744-9137. p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St. downtown Las Cruces. Las Cruces/Mesilla Southwest rock-n-roll. Info: 575- Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — 313-1266. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. Deming/Luna County Crafts for Kids — 10 a.m.-noon at Rock Hound Roundup — 9 a.m.-5 the New Mexico Farm & Ranch p.m., 1500 W. Pine St. in Deming. Heritage Museum. Children are Gem and mineral show including invited to join in as they make a silent auction, live auction, spinning spring craft. Info: 575-522-4100. wheel for children, displays and Buffalo Roast: “Labyrinth of Blood: digging. Info: edjudy88030@gmail. Apaches and the Spanish Empire” — 6 com. p.m. at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Road. Presentation by Mark San- Silver City/Grant County tiago during this Human Systems Second Saturday Gallery Walk — 5-7 fundraiser event. Cost: $50. Info: p.m. all over downtown Silver City. 575-524-9456. Info: 575-538-5555. Downtown Drag Queen — 9 p.m. at Live music: Rudy Boy Experiment — 8 Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St. p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. downtown Las Cruces. Classic Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. rock. Info: 575-313-1266. Southwest rock-n-roll. Info: 575- 313-1266. SUNDAY, MARCH 15 A Mini Film Noir Festival will be held at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library March 17-20. Silver City/Grant County Deming/Luna County Live music: Anthony Frijia — 2 p.m. Rock Hound Roundup — 9 a.m.-5 at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard over are welcome to experiment Deming/Luna County Las Cruces/Mesilla p.m., 1500 W. Pine St. in Deming. St. Downtown Silver City. Singer and create with robots, electronics, — 9 a.m.-5 Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — Rock Hound Roundup Gem and mineral show including songwriter. Info: 575-313-1266. games and more. Cost: Free. Info: p.m., 1500 W. Pine St. in Deming. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of silent auction, live auction, spinning 575-538-3672. Gem and mineral show including Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. wheel for children, displays and Deming/Luna County silent auction, live auction, spinning “How Electric Rates Could Affect Fort Bayard Film Series, The world digging. Info: edjudy88030@gmail. Rock Hound Roundup — 9 a.m.-5 — 7 p.m. wheel for children, displays and Renewable Energy” with Indivisible at War: “Schindler’s List” com. p.m., 1500 W. Pine St. in Deming. Las Cruces — 6-8 p.m. at Sunset at Santa Clara National Guard digging. Info: edjudy88030@gmail. Gem and mineral show including Armory, 11990 U.S. Highway 180 com. Grill, 1274 Golf Club Road, Las Truth or Consequences/ silent auction, live auction, spinning in Santa Clara. Cost: Free. Info: Cruces. Presented by Merrie Lee Sierra County wheel for children, displays and dig- 575-388-4862. Truth or Consequences/ Soules providing insight from her Second Saturday Art Hop — 6-9 P.m. ging. Info: [email protected]. Sierra County recent experience at the state Artist Diane Kleiss lecture and exhibit downtown Truth or Consequences. — 6:30 p.m. at Parotti Hall — legislature. Info: nmdistrict2.com/ opening Sierra Twirlers: Square Dancing Participating businesses include Truth or Consequences/ and 7:30 at the McCray Gallery at 5:30-8 p.m. at the New Mexico new-events. galleries, studios, shops and Sierra County Western New Mexico University. Old Time Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 restaurants on Broadway, Main and *Black Cat Poetry Reading — 1-2:15 Roots, blues and Americana from Elm St., Truth or Consequences. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 points in between. Info: director@ p.m. at Black Cat Books & Coffee, Albuquerque-based all woman Mainstream dancing, no partner Silver City/Grant County torcmainstreet.org. 128 N. Broadway, in T or C. Meet- band. Presented by the Western In- needed. Cost: $3. Info: 575-313- WildWorks — 4 p.m. at the Silver Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. ing of the Black Cat Poets. Info: stitute for Lifelong Learning. Cost: 9971. City Public Library, 515 W. College at the New Mexico Old Time Fid- 575-202-8642. Ave., Silver City. Children 10 and Free. Info: 575-538-6273.

Family Dentistry Exams Cleanings Childrens ental ealth ruxism Treatment Restorative Dentistry ental illings ental Crowns oot Canal Treatment ental mplants A patient-focused family dental office Cosmetic Dentistry r. onura and the team at ilver miles offer personalied, comprehensive dentistry Teeth hitening with a focus on integrity and highuality service. e dont ust provide exceptional ondingContouring dental care we create a welcoming environment to make you feel like a part of our family every time you visit! Porcelain eneers

URS T T A F A 0 S S 0 SSD DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 41

Las Cruces/Mesilla Pink Leopard, Live Jazz — 6-8 :30 invited to join in stories songs, UU Church Roundtable: “Showing and p.m. at Diane’s Restaurant and rhymes, movement and simple discussing a Variety Photos” — 10:30- Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St. Silver crafts. Caregivers must attend. 11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church, City. Eve West Bessier vocalist and Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-3672. Mis Amigos Pet Care Center 2000 S. Solano in Las Cruces. Alan Ben Schlamb on piano. Info: 575- Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at the E. Solomon presents an overview 538-8722. Silver City Public Library, 515 W. of photos taken on assignment St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl with the College Ave., Silver City. Children with the New York Times and the Gila Mobsters and the Curve Balls — 6 6-12 are welcome to join in with Associated Press. Cost: Free. Info: p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Little Toad creative construction and experi- [email protected]. Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. Down- menting fun. Cost: Free. Info: 575- town Silver City. Info: 575-313- 538-3672. Ruidoso/Lincoln County 1266. Boarding Daycare Training Grooming Retail *Lost Hiker Hootenanny Wintermarmel- Deming/ Columbus/Luna County Certified Trainers and Pet Care Technicians Follow us on Facebook aden — 3-5 p.m. at Lost Hiker Base Alamogordo/Otero County *Yarn Emporium Work Session — 6-8 11745 Hwy 180 E, Silver City, NM www.misamigospetcare.com 575-388-4101 Camp, 26394 U.S. Highway 70 Trivia at Rocket City — 6-7:30 p.m. p.m. at The Yarn Emporium, 208 E, Ruidoso Downs. Bring strings, at the Rocket City Family Fun S. Gold Ave. in Deming. Knitting spoons, washboard, harmonica Center, 3751 Mesa Village Drive, sessions every Wednesday. Info: CECILIA “Ceci” McNICOLL and play with an awesome group Alamogordo. Put your knowledge 575-494-3759. Hacienda Realty of people while enjoying delicious to the test. Info: 575-437-6334. 1628 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City, NM 88061 beer. Kids and dogs are welcome Las Cruces/Mesilla c: 575.574.8549; o: 575.388.1921 too. Info: 575-937-4516. Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — [email protected] St. Patty’s Day Party with Giant Patio 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of www.haciendarealtysc.com MONDAY, MARCH 16 Pong and Niantic and the Deaf Pilots Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. Silver City/Grant County — 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Little Toad Mini Film Noir Festival — 6 p.m. at Babytime Sing & Play — 10 a.m. at Creek, 119 N. Main St. downtown the Thomas Branigan Memori- the Silver City Public Library, 515 Las Cruces. Classic rock. Info: 575- al Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. W. College Ave., Silver City. Sto- 313-1266. Celebrating the release of Santa Fe ries, songs and rhymes for infants Mini Film Noir Festival — 6 p.m. at Noir with books-to-movie Film Noir 0-24 months and their caregivers. the Thomas Branigan Memori- Selections. Info: 575-541-2098. Info: 575-538-3672. al Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Celebrating the release of Santa Fe THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Alamogordo/Otero County Noir with books-to-movie Fil Noir Silver City/Grant County CARNEY FOY, CPA *Karaoke Monday — 6-9 p.m. at Selections. Info: 575-541-2098. Ben Schlamb on piano with guest Cloudcroft Brewing Company, “Candlelight” with the Doña Ana Pho- vocalists — 6-9 p.m. at Revel, 304 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 1301 Burro Ave. Cloudcroft. Info: tography Club — 6:30 p.m. at Cruces N. Bullard St., Silver City. Info: 575- 575-682-2337. Creatives, 205 E. Lohman, Las Cru- 388-4920. ces. Viewing and discussion of the Fort Bayard Film Series, The world at TUESDAY, MARCH 17 month’s theme and awards for the War: “Downfall”— 7 p.m. at Santa P.O. Box 2331 (575) 388-3111 quarterly print competition. Cost: (575) 388-2770 Silver City/Grant County Clara National Guard Armory, 212 N. Arizona Street Free. Info: daphotoclub.org. Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the 11990 U.S. Highway 180 in Santa Silver City, NM 88062 [email protected] Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Clara. Cost: Free. Info: 575-388- College Ave., Silver City. Children WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 4862. 6-12 are invited to play and explore Silver City/Grant County collaboratively with Minecraft in a Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Law O ce of Gillian Sherwood social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. City Public Library, 515 W. College Mini Film Noir Festival — 1 p.m. at Ave., Silver City. Children 0-5 are the Thomas Branigan Memori-

ea t uite B iergiianao ier it

For local legal services involving matters of: i rut roate ort ai aidotion Brea o ontrat roert ue orer oenation 1950 Hwy 180 East Open Mon.–Sat. Silver City, NM 575-313-1507 9am–5pm Spring 2020 is here! Opening March 9th!! From flowers, trees, shrubs and expert gardening advice. We have HAPPYyou covered. Our team MOTHER’S has been working hard and we DAY! have some Exciting new changes! Fox Farm Black Gold Safer Foothills Arabians We are an 80 acre full service facility offering... • Boarding, Breeding and Training • Easy Forest Access • Large Pens With Shelters and Pasture Options • All Horses Have Room to Run!

“50 Years Aspiring to Horsemanship” OWNERS BOB AND FLO HALL WEBSITE: foothillsarabians.com 27 EMERALD DRIVE EMAIL: [email protected] SILVER CITY, NM 88061 575-654-6431 42 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

The High Desert Humane Society 3050 Cougar Way, Silver City, NM • 575-538-9261 • P.O. Box 1973 Silver City, NM 88062 Lobby open Tuesday–Friday 8:30am–5:30, Saturdays 8:30am–5:00pm Animal viewing is from 11:00am to close of business. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Monthly Vaccination Clinic Second Saturday ADOPT-A-PET 9-Noon Sponsored by your Local Pet Lovers SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY Bert Steinzig Arenas Valley Animal Clinic Silver Smiles Mariah’s Family Dental Copper Quail Gallery

Astaire Bambi Garuda JoJoe DSH Tuxedo, male, adult Chihuahua, male, adult DLH Grey/white, female, adult DSH Tabby, male, adult

SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY James Hamilton Board of Directors SPONSORED BY High Desert Construction High Desert Humane Society Gila Animal Clinic Humane Society

Blossom Bruce Jackets Leigh Heeler X, Spayed female, adult Shepherd X, male 2 mos DSH Tabby, male, 8 mo DMH Torti, female, 10 yrs

SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY Desert Exposure Dr. Rhonda Van Dran Desert Exposure Diane’s Restaurant Optometrist & The Parlor

Midnight Salem Golden Crouton Border Collie X, female, 1 year old DSH Black, male, 5 mo DSH Torti, female, adult DSH Tuxedo, female, adult OUR PAWS CAUSE THRIFT SHOP 703 N. Bullard, SC NM, Open Wed-Sat 10am to 2pm Donations needed! We want to expand and build a new Adoption Center. Please help. TO JOIN THE PET PAGE CONTACT MARIAH AT 993-8193 OR EMAIL [email protected] 501(C3) NON-PROFIT ORG DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 43 al Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Silver City at Eighth Street between Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Celebrating the release of Santa Fe Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. UU Church Roundtable: “Organizing Noir with books-to-movie Fil Noir Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ against the border wall and oil and gas COMPASSION - CARING - COPING Selections. Info: 575-541-2098. gmail.com. production in New Mexico” — 10:30- COURAGE TO HEAL & CHANGE “Roped in: The history of rodeo in Grant 11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church, Truth or Consequences/ County and beyond” — 10 a.m. at the 2000 S. Solano in Las Cruces. Sierra County Silco Theater. Don Turner, sheriff of Cost: Free. Info: pauloco@nmsu. CHRISTINE A. FILA LCSW, LLC Sierra Twirlers: Square Dancing — the Westerners and former owner edu. Psychotherapist 5:30-8 p.m. at the New Mexico of the T Box and Easy Bar ranches Old Time Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 speaks on the development of Ruidoso/Lincoln County (575) 519-8237 Elm St., Truth or Consequences. rodeo. Presented by the Silver City *Lost Hiker Hootenanny Wintermarmel- Mainstream dancing, no partner Museum. Info: 575-538-5921. aden — 3-5 p.m. at Lost Hiker Base [email protected] needed. Cost: $3. Info: 575-313- “Ancient Trails of the Mimbres; Ma- Camp, 26394 U.S. Highway 70 9971. caws, Cacao and Pots” — 3-5 p.m. at E, Ruidoso Downs. Bring strings, the Mimbres Round Up Lodge on spoons, washboard, harmonica FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Acklin Road just off Highway 35 in and play with an awesome group Sewing Machine and Serger Silver City/Grant County Mimbres. Includes cholate extrava- of people while enjoying delicious service and repair. Dances of Universal Peace — 7-9 p.m. ganza and ancient frothy chocolate beer. Kids and dogs are welcome Free Hand Long Arm quilting. at the First Church of Harmony, brew. Bring some chocolate some- too. Info: 575-937-4516. Nice selection of 100% cotton quilting fabrics thing to share. Info: 575-536-9337. 609 N. Arizona St. Silver City. Info: Questions? Want to see the fabric? dancesofuniversalpeace.org. Live music: Sean Farley — 8 p.m. at MONDAY, MARCH 23 Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. Just give me (Cindy Ugarte) a call at Live music: Twin Whistle, Colton Ort Silver City/Grant County 575-538-2284 and we can get together. and a special guest from Dublin, Ireland Downtown Silver City. Blues and *Babytime, Sing & Play — 10 a.m. at — 8 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 Americana. Info: 575-313-1266. the Silver City Public Library, 515 N. Bullard St. Downtown Silver W. College Ave., Silver City. Sto- City. Info: 575-313-1266. Truth or Consequences/ ries, songs and rhymes for infants SDSC “Spring Blooms in the Southwest: Not Sierra County 0-24 months and their caregivers. Just Creosote Bush” — 7 p.m. at Har- Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. Info: 575-538-3672. lan Hall, Room 219, WNMU, corner at the New Mexico Old Time Fid- www.SmithRealEstate.com of 12th and Alabama streets. Gila dlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., Truth Alamogordo/Otero County (575) 538-5373 or Native Plant Society presentation or Consequences. Cost: $4. Info: *Karaoke Monday — 6-9 p.m. at by Donna Stevens. Cost: Free. Info: 575-744-9137. Cloudcroft Brewing Company, 1-800-234-0307 gilanps.org/events/programs. 1301 Burro Ave. Cloudcroft. Info: 505 W. College Avenue Las Cruces/Mesilla 575-682-2337. Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — PO Box 1290 Mini Film Noir Festival — 1 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Silver City, NM 88062 3 p.m. at the Thomas Branigan Me- Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. Silver City/Grant County Quality People, Quality morial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. “Creating Better Photographs” Photo Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the Service for over 40 years! Celebrating the release of Santa Fe Boot Camp with the Doña Ana Photog- Silver City Public Library, 515 W. — 9 a.m.-noon at Cruces Noir with books-to-movie Fil Noir raphy Club College Ave., Silver City. Children Creatives, 205 E. Lohman, Las Selections. Info: 575-541-2098. 6-12 are invited to play and explore Cruces. Covers basic composition, Southern New Mexico Music and Dance collaboratively with Minecraft in a lighting, style and exercises to contra dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m. social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. jump start creativity. Cost: $5. Info: at the Mesilla Community Center, Pink Leopard, Live Jazz — 6-8 :30 daphotoclub.org. 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. p.m. at Diane’s Restaurant and — 1-3 p.m. The Little table Contraband will be Paint Among the Ruins Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St. Silver at the Fort Selden Historic Site, playing, and Lonnie Ludeman will City. Eve West Bessier vocalist and Exit 19 from Interstate-25, Radium be calling. Info: 575-522-1691. Ben Schlamb on piano. Info: 575- Springs. Pant and canvas provided. Live music: David Rucci — 8 p.m. at 538-8722. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. Info: Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St. Q-Tango — 7 p.m. at Light Hall 575-202-1638. downtown Las Cruces. Americana, Theater at Western New Mexico — 8 p.m. at folk, pop duo. Info: 575-313-1266. Live music: Ash Soular University. Part of the President’s Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St. Chamber Music Series. Albuquer- downtown Las Cruces. Classic Ruidoso/Lincoln County que musicians promoting tango rock, pop and a little country. Info: George Lopez Live — 8-10 p.m. at the with its annual QTango festival. 575-313-1266. Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Cost: $15. Info: 575-538-6273. ADE TECNIES, C Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Concete Pumping & Decorative Gravel, Mescalero. Info: inofthemountain- Alamogordo/Otero County gods.com/event/george-lopez/ SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Shotcrete, Slabs, Block Laying, Trivia at Rocket City — 6-7:30 p.m. Bobcat, Dirt, Gravel and Pavers Silver City/Grant County at Rocket City Family Fun Center SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Live music: Jaime Soliz — 2 p.m. at event room, 3751 Mesa Village Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard 4 Silver City/Grant County Drive, Alamogordo. Info: 575-437- LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED (#367590) Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 St. Downtown Silver City. One-man 6120. band. Info: 575-313-1266. FREE ESTIMATES a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown ROHAN STITES, OWNER SILVER CITY, NM • WWW.ADOBETECHNIQUES.COM

Robert Pittman Certified Advanced ROLFER® Center for Healing Arts, 300 Yankie St., Silver City Appointment or free consultation: 575-313-4379

Spay / Neuter Awareness Program Financial Assistance for Low-Income Pet Owners in Grant, Catron and Hidalgo Counties

38851 or 2773 in Mimbre 512762 email na@.com www.nawnm.org

onored R ier it M 44 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

Las Cruces/Mesilla Ave., Silver City. Children 0-5 are sessions every Wednesday. Info: new perspective. Info: 575-538- Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. “Medical Photography” — 6:30 p.m. invited to join in stories songs, 575-494-3759. 5921. Live music: Jason Chaffee — 8 p.m. with the Doña Ana Photography rhymes, movement and simple Live music: The Senators — 8 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main Club, Cruces Creatives, 205 E. crafts. Caregivers must attend. Las Cruces/Mesilla at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. downtown Las Cruces. Singer Lohman in Las Cruces. Presenta- Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-3672. Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — St. Downtown Silver City. Rock songwriter. Info: 575-313-1266. tion with Rob Peinert and followed Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at the 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of from Phoenix. Info: 575-313-1266. a short program on sharpening dig- Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. Ruidoso/Lincoln County ital images using editing programs College Ave., Silver City. Children Discovery Morning: Making Sun Prints Las Cruces/Doña Ana County Girlfriends Wandering Market — 10 available today. There will also be 6-12 are welcome to join in with — 10 a.m.-noon at the New Mexico Live music: Sorry About Your Sister — a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ruidoso Con- a viewing so submissions for the creative construction and exper- Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 8 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. vention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca monthly theme, “Entrances.”. Cost: imenting fun. Cost: Free. Info: Students welcomed to learn to Main St. downtown Las Cruces. Drive in Ruidoso. Fun and fabulous Free. Info: daphotoclub.org. 575-538-3672. make a sun print in celebration of Blues, rockabilly, country. Info: shopping extravaganza. Cost: $5. spring. Items such as flowers and 575-313-1266. Info: 877-784-3676. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Deming/ Columbus/Luna County leaves will be used to make prints Silver City/Grant County Yarn Emporium Work Session — 6-8 on cotton fabric. Info: 575-522- SATURDAY, MARCH 28 SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver p.m. at The Yarn Emporium, 208 4100. Silver City/Grant County Silver City/Grant County City Public Library, 515 W. College S. Gold Ave. in Deming. Knitting Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 DJ Mischievous Brunch Party — 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 26 a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Silver City/Grant County Silver City at Eighth Street between Bullard St. Downtown Silver City. WildWorks — 4 p.m. at the Silver Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. Mimosa Bar, Mellow Tunes. Info: City Public Library, 515 W. College Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ 575-313-1266. Ave., Silver City. Children 10 and gmail.com. over are welcome to experiment “All the Little Things” — 1-3 p.m. at Las Cruces/Doña Ana County and create with robots, electronics, the Silver City Museum Annex 312 UU Church Roundtable: “Undeterred” games and more. Cost: Free. Info: Broadway St. in Silver City. West- video — 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the 575-538-3672. ern New Mexico University artist in Unitarian Church, 2000 S. Solano Ben Schlamb on piano with guest residence Joao Galera is collecting in Las Cruces. Cost: Free. Rural vocalists — 6-9 p.m. at Revel, 304 clay objects for a community instal- community residents find them- N. Bullard St., Silver City. Info: 575- lation. This is an opportunity to be selves as inadvertent first respond- 388-4920. a contributor to that project. Info: ers, caught in the crosshairs of 575-538-5921. border policing. Info: pauloco@ Truth or Consequences/ Live music: Gila River Band — 8 p.m. nmsu.edu. Sierra County at Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard Sierra Twirlers: Square Dancing — St. Downtown Silver City. Country Ruidoso/Lincoln County 5:30-8 p.m. at the New Mexico and rock. Info: 575-313-1266. Girlfriends Wandering Market — 10 Old Time Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ruidoso Con- Elm St., Truth or Consequences. Alamogordo/Otero County vention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Mainstream dancing, no partner Brew at the Zoo — 4-11 p.m. at Drive in Ruidoso. Fun and fabulous needed. Cost: $3. Info: 575-313- Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo. shopping extravaganza. Cost: $5. 9971. Live music, breweries and wineries Info: 877-784-3676. from across the state as well as Lost Hiker Hootenanny Wintermarmel- FRIDAY, MARCH 27 food, vendors and activities. First aden — 3-5 p.m. at Lost Hiker Base Silver City/Grant County 500 adults receive commemorative Camp, 26394 U.S. Highway 70 “The Meaning of the Inanimate” — 6-8 mug. Cost: $15 at the gate, 18 and E, Ruidoso Downs. Bring strings, p.m. at the Silver City Museum, under are free. Info: 575-439-4100. spoons, washboard, harmonica 312 Broadway St. in Silver City. and play with an awesome group Western New Mexico University Las Cruces/Doña Ana County of people while enjoying delicious artist in residence Joao Galera will Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — beer. Kids and dogs are welcome talk about looking at things with a 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of too. Info: 575-937-4516.

Our mission is to enhance quality of life with innovative holistic care by implementing the highest safety standards in pain care. 2701 West Picacho Avenue #1 Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch and freshly made pastries Daily. “Cooking with a French Touch” Las Cruces, NM 88007 2701 West Picacho Avenue #1 Pain conditions treated at HPI include but not limited to: Las Cruces, NM 88007 • Medical Management • Neuropathic575-527-0098 and Post Operative 575-527-0098 • Opioid-Free Pain Management • Cancer and Visceral • Platelet Rich Plasma • Phantom and Spinal Cord lnjury • Ketamine Therapy • Fibromyalgia/Chronic Widespread • Back, Neck and Upper Extremity

Interventional pain techniques provided include by not limited to: • Myofascial/Trigger Point/joint Injections • Interlaminar/Transformaminal Epidural/ • Radio-frequency Treatment Facet Injections • Nerve Blocks: All Extremities and Joints

Contact us for more information Phone# (575)-205-0280 3851 E. Lohman, Suite 4 • Las Cruces, NM 88011 www.hygiapain.com DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 45

crafts. Caregivers must attend. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Las Cruces/Mesilla Cost: Free. Info: 575-538-3672. Silver City/Grant County Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. at the Silver City Farmer’s Market — 10 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Silver City Public Library, 515 W. a.m.-1 p.m. in Historic Downtown Las Cruces, Info: 575-805-6055. College Ave., Silver City. Children Silver City at Eighth Street between Paint Among the Ruins — 1-3 p.m. 6-12 are welcome to join in with Bullard Street and the Big Ditch. at the Fort Selden Historic Site, creative construction and exper- Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@ Exit 19 from Interstate-25, Radium imenting fun. Cost: Free. Info: gmail.com. Springs. Pant and canvas provid- 575-538-3672. Eliza Gilkyson live music — 7:30-9 ed. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. p.m. at the Buckhorn Opera House, Info: 575-202-1638. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 32 Main St., Pinos Altos. Info: Silver City/Grant County www.abbiegardner.com. Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property/Mesilla “hONEyhouSEe” in live concert (re- Plaza Tour — 1-3 p.m. at the Fort scheduled) — 7 p.m. at Light Hall Glenwood/Hidalgo County Selden Historic Site, Exit 19 from Theater at Western New Mexico Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering — Interstate-25, Radium Springs. University. Roots, blues and Amer- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Glenwood Pant and canvas provided. Cost: icana from Albuquerque-based all Community Park on Catwalk Road. $10 adults, $5 children. Info: 575- woman band. Presented by the Delicious food, venders and the 202-1638. Western Institute for Lifelong Learn- chance for cooks to participate. ing. Cost: $15. Info: 575-538-6273. Cost: $10 to eat, the food is ready around 2 p.m. Info: 575-539-2714. Truth or Consequences/ Visit Sierra County Truth or Consequences/ Desert Exposure Sierra Twirlers: Square Dancing — Sierra County online at 5:30-8 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. Time Fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm at the New Mexico Old Time Fid- www.desertexposure.com St., Truth or Consequences. Main- dlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St., Truth stream dancing, no partner needed. or Consequences. Cost: $4. Info: Cost: $3. Info: 575-313-9971. 575-744-9137.

A Dutch Oven cooking/sharing food event takes place in Glenwood on April 4. MONDAY, MARCH 30 collaboratively with Minecraft in a Silver City/Grant County social setting. Info: 575-538-3672. Babytime Sing & Play — 10 a.m. at Pink Leopard, Live Jazz — 6-8 :30 the Silver City Public Library, 515 p.m. at Diane’s Restaurant and W. College Ave., Silver City. Sto- Parlor, 510 N. Bullard St. Silver ries, songs and rhymes for infants City. Eve West Bessier vocalist and 0-24 months and their caregivers. Ben Schlamb on piano. Info: 575- Info: 575-538-3672. 538-8722.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Silver City/Grant County Silver City/Grant County Minecraft Club — 4-5 p.m. at the Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at the Silver Silver City Public Library, 515 W. City Public Library, 515 W. College College Ave., Silver City. Children Ave., Silver City. Children 0-5 are 6-12 are invited to play and explore invited to join in stories songs, rhymes, movement and simple DO YOU LIVE IN ALAMOGORDO? COUPLES THERAPISTS LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK? Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Fee for service only No insurance accepted

Neal Apple MD & Vicki 575-590-2181 Vicki Allen MSW, LCSW Neal 575-590-0207

Contact Desert Exposure's Distribution Coordinator Teresa Tolon en, at (575) 680-1841 or [email protected] 46 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

LIVING ON WHEELS • SHEILA SOWDER Advice from the Service Sector How to avoid kicking yourself in the butt

ecently a woman called question would be. Better than site by the month, would have rude to someone whose job it is side. Do you have any idea how the RV park to ask about it used to be? As good as it enough sense to keep any dis- to just take it and smile makes often these people can make Rour monthly site rentals. gets? No complaints so far? As I qualifying information to them- you feel good about yourself, but your life better? “I have a few questions,” she struggled to come up with some- selves. But sometimes they just always keep in mind that these For example, when you call said after I gave her the rates. thing, the woman proceeded to throw it all out there, as if daring underpaid, overworked individ- your auto insurance agency to “First, how’s your water?” describe the symptoms of her me to rent to them anyway. And uals probably have at least a tiny question a rate increase, and the “Well, it tastes fine, but we’re electro-magnetic field sensitivi- I’ve learned that extending the smidgeon of control over some service rep can either tell you located between a couple of big ty, and I had to admit, it sounded conversation with a little chit- aspect of your comfort, and there is nothing they can do or copper mines, so use your own uncomfortable, kind of like the chat often results in what could you’re giving them no reason to they can reduce your bill by in- judgement.” My standard answer. flu. She also described her in- qualify as a confessional. do you any favors. cluding a discount for each year “Do you have a tall cell tower ability to sleep if even the slight- “My girlfriend just kicked me For example, and let’s just you’ve had no claim. Which re- in the downtown area?” est light filtered through her win- out, and I lost my job, and my stick to the hospitality industry, sult do you think the rude caller Now this was a new one, and dows, and her many allergies to parents won’t let me move back a hotel reservations clerk of- gets? I tried to picture the skyline of what seemed like every bush in, but my cousin has an old RV ten has first-hand knowledge of My husband Jimmy does all Silver City downtown. “I don’t and tree in the park. he said I could use.” the facility you’re calling about. our household negotiations for think so.” “You probably want to talk “I can’t pay the deposit until They can decide to schedule yearly contract renewals, such “How’s your electro-magnetic to someone at the town hall I get my unemployment check, your room on the floor that has as Verizon, Netflix, Dish, etc. It’s field?” about that electro-magnetic field and it’s about to run out.” just been renovated or the floor not fast – in fact, one call last- “What?” thing,” I told her, happily pass- “I got kicked out of a park in that is desperately in need of ed an hour and a half – but by “You know, your electro-mag- ing the buck. “And by the way, Deming, but it wasn’t my fault. renovation. They can give you the end he’s made a friend, and netic field. I’m very sensitive, so we don’t have any monthly sites How was I supposed to know the room with the extra sitting almost always there’s no rate in- I need to know how it is in your available at this time.” charcoal keeps burning after area and larger bathroom, or crease. Sometimes there’s even area.” Now I don’t mean to make fun you toss it out?” the one with the sagging mat- a rate reduction. I tease him It’s not often I’m at a loss for of allergies and sensitivities, but “Do you have a policy against tress next to the noisy elevator. that the reps just want to get rid words, but I had no idea what you’d think that people, when nude sunbathing?” At one hotel where I worked the of him, but I know it’s because an acceptable answer to this calling about renting an RV Don’t these people realize reservations phone line, I was he has a way of being person- they’ve just told me something instructed to not offer any dis- al without being intrusive, and that makes me think they’d be counts unless the caller asked even on the phone people like an awful tenant? for them. But you can be sure I and trust him and want to help Which reminds me of some- offered them to the callers that him out. thing else I don’t understand seemed friendly and kind and Next time, before you deal about some folks—their abra- respectful. with someone in the service sec- sive manner of dealing with ser- I’d heard stories of the meth- tor, even if you’re stressed and vice people, either in person or ods restaurant service people frustrated, take a deep breath, on the phone. sometimes use to get even with calm down, and smile. Odds are Most of the people we deal rude customers, and one day I you’ll be better off in the end. with here at Rose Valley are po- asked a waiter friend if they were lite, respectful and friendly, but true. Yes, indeed, he assured me, Sheila and occasionally we’ll get a caller there are many ways to pay back husband, who is arrogant, condescend- a rude customer, including some Jimmy, have PAIN ing, and demanding, or all three. he’d rather not talk about. lived at Rose VICE • T & BO If any of my readers have ever But what about those tele- Valley RV SER DY been tempted to use that style, phone help people, the ones Ranch in & • listen to me: it’s not in your best you call when your account gets Silver City S R interest! You may have the mis- screwed up, or when you need since 2012, following five LE E ICE • PAINT & BODY • guided belief that rudeness and to renew a service contract, or years of wandering from S ERV RES intimidation are the way to as- when the ceiling fan you just or- Maine to California. She can A T & S TORA S O LES TIO sure good service, but believe dered from Amazon sounds like be contacted at sksowder@aol. SA N me, it’s not. Or maybe being it has gravel rolling around in- com. R

A

T Get better TV I

O Good Time N GetGet better TVTV Motors with SkyGet Viewbetter Satellite.TV Checkwithwithwith out Sky Sky ourSky deals ViewView made just Satellite.Satellite. for the military, 3032 Pinos Altos Road, Silver City, NM firstCheckCheckCheck responders, outout out ourour our dealsdeals deals and mademade Americans justjust for forfor the thethe55 military, military,military,or older. 575-956-7563 firstfirstfirst responders,responders, responders, andand Americans 555555 or or or older. older.older.

de Maria Magdalena La Posada laposadademariamagdalena.com B&B / Art Gallery Complimentary Breakfast SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE FOR THOSE 55 AND OLDER 11180 West Highway 60 We haveSERVINGSERVING an exclusive THOSE THOSE offer WHO WHO with SERVE SERVEsavings FORFORSpend THOSE THOSE more 55 time 55 AND ANDwatching OLDER OLDER and less SERVINGWe have anTHOSE exclusive WHO offer withSERVE savings FORSpend THOSEmore time watching55 AND and OLDER less ofWeWe $500+ have have anoveran exclusive exclusive two years offeroffer – withwithwith savingsno Spendtime worrying moremore timetime with watchingwatching this deal and and specially less less Magdalena, NM of $500+ over two years – with no time worrying with this deal specially of $500+ over two years – with no time worrying with this deal specially of $500+upfront overupfront two cost. years cost. – with no timecreatedcreated worrying for thosefor with those 55 this and 55deal older. and specially older. (575)854-2751 upfrontupfront cost.cost. created forfor thosethose 5555 andand older. older. Requires creditRequires qualification, credit qualification, validation validation of status of status as asactive active AgeAge verification verification may be mayrequired. be required. (910)297-9904 duty,Requires veteran,Requiresduty, credit creditorveteran, first qualification, qualification, orresponder, first responder, validation validation2-year 2-year commitment ofof statuscommitmentstatus as active withwith AgeAge verificationverification maymay bebe required. required. duty,duty, veteran, earlyveteran, termination or earlyor first first termination responder, responder, fee, and fee, 2-year2-year eAutoPay.and eAutoPay. commitmentcommitment with earlyearly termination termination fee, fee, andand eAutoPay.eAutoPay. ASK US HOW TO INTEGRATE INTO YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE! ASK US HOW TO INTEGRATE INTO YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE! ASKASK US US HOW HOW TOTO INTEGRATEINTEGRATERequires internet-connected receiver INTO and Netflix YOUR subscription. VIEWINGVIEWING EXPERIENCE!EXPERIENCE! Requires internet-connected receiver and Netflix subscription. RequiresRequires internet-connectedinternet-connected receiver and Netflix subscription.subscription. Sky View Satellite | 575-636-2313 2001 E. Lohman Ave., Suite 119, Las Cruces, NM 88001 SkySkySky View ViewView Satellite Satelliteskyviewsatelliteinc.com | 575-636-2313575-636-2313 2001 E. Lohman Ave., Suite 119, Las Cruces, NM 88001 20012001 E. E. Lohman Lohman Ave., Ave., SuiteSuite 119, LasLas Cruces, Cruces, NM NM 88001 88001 skyviewsatelliteinc.com skyviewsatelliteinc.comskyviewsatelliteinc.com DESERT EXPOSURE MARCH 2020 • 47

FARM & RANCH COWBOY DAYS SCHEDULE Cowboy Days Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ongoing educational demonstrations: Chuckwagon biscuits & cowboy coffee, blacksmith, woodcarving, spinning, Pick up your hat, jump right in weaving, quilting, selfie stations and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Wonders on Wheels, DCA’s traveling exhibit bus ulture, skill, and enter- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Rawhide braider, Dick Schorr, in the Courtyard tainment are the focus of 10-10:45 a.m.: Western Writers of America in the Theatre Cthe New Mexico Farm & 10 a.m.-noon: Pony rides near the Horse & Cattle Barn ($5) Ranch Heritage Museum’s 21st-an- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Miniature train rides on the South 20 ($3) nual Cowboy Days celebration. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Stagecoach rides out front (by donation) The fun is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 and from 10 10:30-11:15 a.m.: Kenny Arroyos sings in the Courtyard a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. 11-11:45 a.m.: Singer songwriter, Sid Hausman, on stage The family-friendly admission this in the Theatre year is $10 per carload. Pets are 11 a.m.-Noon: Daniel Castro & family (Lienzo Charro not allowed at the festival. El Pedregal) charreada demonstrations Lienzo Charro El Pedregal, a in the Round Pen group made up of Daniel Castro of Vado and his family, will perform 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Ramblin’ Rangers perform trick roping and traditional Mex- in the Courtyard ican charrerada demonstrations 12-12:45 p.m.: How the West was Done! (stories, poetry, from 11 a.m. to noon each day. trivia, melodrama) in the Theater “The best part of what we do Noon-1 p.m.: Parade of Breeds at the Round Pen is that we’re able to do it as a 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Tom Foster Morris & Friends perform family,” Castro said. “My kids are by my side learning part of our in the Courtyard culture and tradition through 1-1:45 p.m.: Singer songwriter, Sid Hausman, on stage our shows. It’s important to us Nancy Clegg, one of the Museum’s volunteers, will be among two in the Theatre to keep our heritage alive for fu- chuck wagon crews making tasty samples. (Courtesy Photos) 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Singing group, The Muletones, ture generations.” in the Courtyard Another addition to Cowboy brief melodrama. dy Groves of Albuquerque, and 1-2 p.m.: Josh Armstrong, horse trainer, in the Round Pen Days this year is horse training Sid Hausman of Santa Fe head- Carol Potenza of Las Cruces will demonstrations by Josh Arm- lines the musical performances represent the Western Writers of 1:30-3 p.m.: Pony rides near the Horse & Cattle Barn ($5) strong. He has trained reined this year. He is a singer songwrit- America. 2-3 p.m.: Parade of Breeds at the Round Pen horses in the Mesilla Valley since er of cowboy tales and western A New Mexico journalist since 2:30-3:15 p.m.: Live Lively Square Dance demonstration 1986 and has won the All-Ameri- lore that reflect his experience 1976, Reed worked as a reporter in the Courtyard can Quarter Horse Congress and with ranching, the influence of for The Albuquerque Tribune for 2-2:45 p.m.: How the West was Done! (stories, poetry, trivia, the European Championships. American Indian and Hispanic more than 31 years and is now a melodrama) in the Theatre He has taught throughout North cultures, and the rural environ- staff writer for the Albuquerque America and Europe as well as ment of the American West. A Journal. He contributes articles 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Singing group, The Muletones, in Japan and the Middle East. master of several musical instru- to magazines such as True West in the Courtyard His demonstration will be from ments, Hausman tours through- and New Mexico Magazine and 3-3:45 p.m.: Singer songwriter, Sid Hausman, on stage 1-2 p.m. each day. These demon- out the West and has performed is an editor of and a contributor in the Theatre strations will be in the Museum’s four times in Scotland. to the book “Max Evans & a Few Round Pen where the popular Another addition to Cowboy Friends.” He received the 2016 Sunday, March 8-10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade of Breeds cattle program Days this year are the Mule- Rounders Award, which is pre- also will be held (12-1 p.m. and tones, an old-time string band, sented by the New Mexico De- Ongoing educational demonstrations: Chuck wagon 2-3 p.m. each day). headquartered along the sparse- partment of Agriculture to those cooking, children’s crafts and games, food and craft vendors, While culture, skill and en- ly populated line between Hud- who “live, promote and articu- blacksmith, woodcarving, spinning, weaving, quilting, selfie tertainment highlight Cowboy speth County, Texas, and Otero late the western way of life.” stations and more. Days, food also is a big part of County, New Mexico. Offering a Potenza was born in Hawaii 10-10:45 a.m.: Western Writers of America in the Theatre the event. Crews from the Mu- mix of antique fiddle tunes and but moved in 1991 to Las Cruces 10 a.m.-Noon: Pony rides near the Horse & Cattle Barn ($5) seum’s chuckwagon and the folk songs of indeterminate ori- where she is an assistant profes- Lonely Goat Ranch chuckwag- gin, as well as early country and sor, teaching classes in biochem- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Miniature train rides on the South 20 ($3) on from Roswell will offer some bluegrass selections rendered in istry, at New Mexico State Uni- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Rawhide braider, Dick Schorr, in the free samples, and there also will old-time string band fashion, the versity. Her debut novel, “Hearts Courtyard be an array of food vendors sell- Muletones deploy the standard of the Missing,” won the 2017 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Stagecoach rides out front (by donation) ing everything from hamburgers, combination of fiddle, clawham- Hillerman Prize for the best first 10:30-11:15 a.m.: Kenny Arroyos sings in the Courtyard turkey legs and snow cones to mer-style banjo, and acoustic mystery novel set in the South- 11-11:45 a.m.: Old Western films in the Theatre Native American cuisine from guitar, while also believing firm- west. Groves loves everything Jemez Pueblo. A wide variety ly the old adage “there’s always about the Old West and has writ- 11 a.m.-Noon: Daniel Castro & family (Lienzo Charro of craft vendors also are part of room for cello.” ten about it in nonfiction books El Pedregal) charreada demonstrations the festival, and the Museum will Popular musical performers such as “Ropes, Reins and Raw- in the Round Pen sell plants from its Greenhouse. returning to Cowboy Days in- hide: All About Rodeo” and in 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Ramblin’ Rangers perform The Museum’s Theatre Troupe clude the Ramblin’ Rangers from novels such as “Border Ambush” in the Courtyard will perform “How the West was South Dakota, and Tom Foster and “She Was Sheriff.” She is the 12-12:45 p.m.: How the West was Done! (stories, poetry, Done,” twice each day (noon- Morris & Friends, and Kenny Ar- recipient of a 2018 National Press 12:45 p.m. and 2-2:45 p.m.). The royos from Las Cruces. Women Award and a 2017 New trivia, melodrama) in the Theater entertaining show features cow- Children and families always Mexico/Arizona Book Award. Noon-1 p.m.: Parade of Breeds at the Round Pen boy stories, trivia, poetry and a enjoy Cowboy Days and there On Saturday, the New Mexico 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Tom Foster Morris & Friends perform is plenty for them to enjoy. Chil- Department of Cultural Affairs in the Courtyard dren can ride a pony for $5 and traveling exhibit bus, “Wonders 1-2 p.m.: Ralph Estes “Billy and Me” in the Theatre the mini-train for $3. Stagecoach on Wheels,” will be at the event. 1-2 p.m.: Josh Armstrong, horse trainer, in the Round Pen rides also are offered, and there A special presentation on Sunday will be crafts and games for the at1 p.m. in the Museum’s Theatre 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Singing group, The Muletones, in the kids, courtesy of the Museum’s is author and historian Ralph Es- Courtyard Education Department, as well as tes presenting “Billy & Me.” 1:30-3 p.m.: Pony rides near the Horse & Cattle Barn ($5) New Mexico Historic Sites (Fort Admission to Cowboy Days in- 2-3 p.m.: Parade of Breeds at the Round Pen Selden, Lincoln and Fort Stanton). cludes all of the regular Museum 2-2:45 p.m.: Singing group, Dusty Boots, under the Pavilion Two new demonstrations offerings, including exhibits such 2:15-3 p.m.: How the West was Done! (stories, poetry, trivia, this year are rawhide braiding as Home on the Range: From and arrowhead making. Other Ranches to Rockets, and Sad- melodrama) in the Theatre demonstrations include black- dlemakers of the Southwest. The 2:30-3:15 p.m.: Live Lively Square Dance demonstration smithing, weaving, wool spin- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Her- in the Courtyard ning, quilting and woodcarving. itage Museum is located at 4100 3-3:45 p.m.: Singing group, Dusty Boots, under the Pavilion A square dancing demonstration Dripping Springs Road in Las 3:15-3:45 p.m.: Old Western films in the Theatre Schedule by Live Lively in the Courtyard Cruces. For more information, World-renowned horse trainer is subject to change Josh Armstrong will do demon- takes place each day at 2:30 p.m. call (575) 522-4100 or visit www. strations each day. Ollie Reed of Corrales, Melo- nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. 48 • MARCH 2020 www.desertexposure.com

EXCEPTIONAL, QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

GRMC MAIN CAMPUS INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Inpatient/Ambulatory Surgery Center Cardiopulmonary 6 Operating Room Suites Cardiac Stress Testing 1 Procedure Room Pulmonary Function Testing Endoscopic Surgery Sleep Studies Foot and Ankle Surgery Emergency Medicine General Surgery 10-Bed ER with 3 Fast Track Beds Laparoscopic Surgery Developing Level IV Trauma Center Lithotripsy Infusion Services Minimally Invasive Surgery Laboratory Services Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Labor and Delivery Suites Ophthalmology Lactation Consultation Orthopedics Neonatal Care Fluoroscopy Studies Arthroscopic Surgery Well Baby Nursery Mammography Total Joint Replacements Level II Care Nursery Nuclear Medicine Urology Maternal Child Health PET Scan Behavioral Health Medical/Surgical Telemetry Ultrasound Studies 10-Bed Inpatient Adult BHU Pediatrics Special Care Unit Cancer Center Pulmonology 6-bed ICU Medical Oncology Radiology Critical Care Radiation Oncology CT, MRI Renal Dialysis Diagnostic Telemetry

GRMC OFF-CAMPUS SPECIALTY SERVICES AND CLINICS

Beginning Years Pediatrics / Neonatology Surgical Services Cardiac Specialty Care Newborn Follow-Up Care Wellness Education Non-invasive Cardiology Well Child / Adolescent Care Billy Casper Wellness Center Emergency Medical Services Immunizations Childbirth Classes Ambulance Sick Child / Adolescent Visits Diabetes Education Classes Helicopter Evaluation / Management of Stroke Recovery Support Community Paramedicine Intellectual / Learning Disabilities Family Medicine Rehabilitation Services Silver City Lymphedema Therapy Deming Occupational Therapy Foot and Ankle Pelvic Floor Therapy Heartburn / GERD Physical Therapy Speech Therapy

sm CARE THAT COMES FROM THE HEART

(575) 388-9708 www.grmc.org SILVER CITY, NM