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Contents Publisher & Editor David A. Fryxell (575) 538-4374 • [email protected] 6 Editor’s Notebook • Regressive “Progress” 36 Body, Mind & Spirit • Say What? Taxing the poor to build a multiplex. By David A. Fryxell Understanding the barriers to constructive communication. Creative Director & By Joanie V. Connors Silver City Advertising Sales 7 Letters Lisa D. Fryxell Our readers write, plus news from Desert Exposure. 38 Body, Mind & Spirit • Soothing Sal.ts for Great Skin (575) 538-4374 • [email protected] Salt is terrific for your outsides, if not for your insides. 8 Desert Diary By Janice Cox Advertising Sales Shifting gears, snoring solutions, and more reader tales. Silver City: 39 Body, Mind & Spirit • Weekly Events Ilene Wignall 10 Tumbleweeds • Unlocking a Garden Grant County support groups, classes and more. (575) 313-0002, [email protected] Martha Blacklock and her marvelous keyhole garden. Las Cruces/Mesilla: By Twana Sparks. Plus the Top 10 and a new critter photo 40 Red or Green? • Dining Guide Kristi Dunn feature! Restaurant guide for Southwest New Mexico. (575) 956-7552, [email protected] Deming: 12 Ramblin’ Outdoors • It’s for the Birds 42 Red or Green? • Unlikely to be Forgotten Marjorie Lilly Adventures in bird identification.By Larry Lightner Deming’s new “forghedaboudit” pizza & wings serves (575) 494-5095, [email protected] memorable New York-style fare. By Peggy Platonos. 14 Southwest Gardener • Garden Tour Allure Web Designer Previewing the Evergreen Garden Club’s annual tour. Plus: 44 Red or Green? • Table Talk David Cortner Meet Silver City parks supervisor Jesus Alvillar. Restaurant news. By Vivian Savitt Events & Social Media 45 40 Days & 40 Nights Courtney F. Graziano 16 Arts Exposure • Arts Scene Complete area events guide for June and early July. Latest area art happenings. Columnists 46 The To-Do List Linda Ferrara, Henry Lightcap, Larry Lightner, 19 Arts Exposure • Gallery Guide Don’t-miss events this month. Marjorie Lilly, Vivian Savitt, Bert Stevens, Where to enjoy art in our area. Scott Thomson 49 Henry Lightcap’s Journal • Love Is Love 21 Talking Horses • Reader Questions, Answered An ediucation in what’s “normal.” By Henry Lightcap P.O. Box 191 Responsibility lives in your barn. By Scott Thomson Silver City, NM 88062 50 Continental Divide • Made in the Shade (575) 538-4374 22 The Cowboy Way • Greenhorn’s Guide to the Rodeo Tis the season for getting out of the sun. By David A. Fryxell www.desertexposure.com Discover your inner cowboy at Silver City’s annual Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. By David A. Fryxell

26 South of the Border • House of Love Palomas’ former orphanage embarks on a new mission. About the cover: Detail of painting by San Simon, Ariz., artist By Morgan Smith Jean Chandanais Bohlender. Read more about the artist in this Desert Exposure is published monthly and distrib- issue’s Arts Exposure section. uted free of charge at establishments throughout 28 Annals of Agriculture • Bee Wise Southwestern New Mexico. Vol. XVII, number 6, New Mexico beekeepers harvest honey while providing pol- June 2013. Mail subscriptions are $19 for 6 issues, linators for our food. By Karen Ray $37 for 12 issues. Single copies by mail $4. All contents copyright © 2013 Continental Divide Publishing 31 Borderlines • A Tree Grows in Palomas LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of this publica- A revived park symbolizes a town’s changing spirit. tion may be reproduced without written permission. By Marjorie Lilly All rights to material by outside contributors revert to the author. Views expressed in articles, advertise- 32 The Starry Dome • Coma Berenices ments, graphics and/or photos appearing in Desert What to watch in the skies this month. By Bert Stevens Exposure do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or advertisers. 33 100 Hikes • Choice Locations Desert Exposure is not responsible for unsolic- Plenty of hiking options north of Pinos Altos. ited submissions of articles or artwork. Submissions By Linda Ferrara by mail must include a self-addressed stamped envelope for reply or return. It will be assumed 34 Body, Mind & Spirit • African Odyssey that all submissions, including e-mail letters, are Two Silver City physicians had to go back to basics to help intended for publication. All submissions, including patients on a medical mission to Nigeria. letters to the editor, may be edited for length, style By Dawn Newman-Aerts and content. Western Institute for Lifelong Learning www.will-learning.com WILL and Summer —ENJOY!

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Editor’s Notebook • David A. Fryxell Blackwell’s Antiques & Gifts Regressive “Progress” Should Grant County really tax the poor to build a multiplex? Dress up Dad’s Of ce iven the dismal track record of “economic de- More puzzling still, however, is the plan to spend for velopment” in Grant County (see: Stream call $4 million to build a movie “multiplex.” As reported center), it’s perhaps not surprising that the latin last month’s Borderlines column, Deming’s experi- Father’s Day Gest such brainstorm should take the form of a tax in- ence in the multiplex business should prove caution- crease. Those of you who passed Econ 101 and are al- ary on this notion. Besides, isn’t the town of Silver City Punkie Garretson ready shaking your heads may be dismissed now, but committed to putting a movie theater downtown in owner others may want to read on—because it gets worse. the renovated Silco Theater? Why should Grant Coun- 575-388-1737 The tax in question is the regressive and business- ty residents invest in competition for that project? OPEN 218 N. Bullard Open 7 days7 DAYSa week stifling gross receipts tax, which local governments Labeling any of this “economic development” Historic Downtown Silver City Consignments EncouragedA WEEK mysteriously seem to view as magical free money seems like a smokescreen for pushing various pet (see: Spaceport tax). And the beneficiaries of this tax projects—any of which might have their own merits, largesse would not be relocating manufacturers, oth- but little of which include job creation. er job creators or even another call center, but rather The Common Thread swimmers, baseball fans, moviegoers, conference at- he worst part about the plan is paying for tendees and golfers. these wish-list projects by boosting the gross- A fiber arts gallery—where art meets craft Moreover, a significant chunk of the money receipts tax, which is inherently regressive. poached from minimum-wage workers when they TDespite New Mexico’s repeal of the tax on grocer- purchase toilet paper, laundry soap or pet food would ies, this tax still falls on everything from hardware to be funneled to Western New Mexico University. The household supplies to shampoo—without regard for funds would fix the WNMU pool and enable the uni- ability to pay. However small the quarter-percent in- The Common Thread versity to bring back baseball as a team sport. When crease, this proposal literally means a person below is a non-pro t, WNMU President Joseph Shepherd talked about the poverty line will pay more for Kleenex or aspirin volunteer run gallery, engaging with the community when he arrived two so that you or I can go swimming or watch the new supporting women years ago, we didn’t realize there Star Wars movies without leaving was a pricetag. Contact us! town. in southern This $10 million proposal was Because of “pyramiding” and PO Box 191 New Mexico devised by Shepherd, Grant Coun- Silver City, NM 88062 because it includes services, ty Commissioner Brett Kasten, telephone (575) 538-4374 the gross-receipts tax also hurts Town Manager Alex Brown and businesses—especially small the Gila Economic Development email: businesses. For example, a big Alliance. On May 9, the County [email protected] company can afford to employ 107 W. Broadway, Silver City Commission passed a “Notice of [email protected] an accountant; when a small firm Intent” to bring an ordinance for [email protected] pays for accounting services, how- 575-538-5733 |www.fiberartscollective.org the tax increase at a June meet- ever, it must pay gross-receipts tax ing. No specific projects will be as well. This tax acts like a tiny but attached to the planned September vote on the tax persistent vise, squeezing every purchase and invest- hike. That of course lets voters imagine the best, in ment a business makes. terms of funding for pet projects not included in the Town Manager Brown claims that 40% of gross- Gila EDA proposal—and gives no clear targets for receipts taxes are paid by visitors, not residents—a opposition. Given the likely low turnout for a special variation on the “free money” thinking. We find that election in an off-election year, the tax represents a statistic incredible, but even if it’s true this presumes $10 million blank check. that visitors are somehow insensitive to cost. Keep making them pay more, whether through lodgers ach of the proposed uses of the funds no doubt taxes or gross-receipts taxes, and eventually they’ll has its merits. It would be nice to improve the go elsewhere. paths at the golf course and spiff up the con- Economic development? By its very nature, the Eference center (former home to Stream), and it’s a gross-receipts tax is antithetical to economic devel- shame the WNMU pool needs expensive repairs. It’s opment. true that the general community enjoyed the pool But it’s only $1 on every $400 purchase, advocates when it was open, and would benefit from a new will respond. True, but a quarter-percent here and a community pool included in the $4.3 million price- quarter-percent there and pretty soon you’re paying tag. And the university would pick up the operating 7.375%, the current rate in Silver City. That’s already cost for both pools. But calling this “economic devel- too high for a regressive, business-stifling tax. Offi- opment” is baffling, unless somehow the plan is to cials should be looking for ways to lower that bur- convince Michael Phelps to move here and spend his den, not schemes to inch it even higher. millions in Grant County. It’s worth noting that the legislature turned down f these projects, which frankly mostly benefit the WNMU’s request to fix the pool, when the pricetag middle class, are worthy, the county should pay was a mere $1 million. The latest plan adds eight inch- for them by raising property taxes. Homeowners es to make the pool suitable for competition, as well Iare more likely to be able to afford to golf or go to the as building a smaller community pool. But if the leg- movies, so at least there would be some connection islature doesn’t think this is a good investment of tax between cost and benefit. (Obviously, raising user dollars, why should local residents pick up the tab? fees should be the first resort, where appropriate.) The $325,000 to $600,000 projected to add light- At 17.538 mills (as of February 2012), Grant County’s ing and synthetic turf to the baseball field at Bataan residential property tax rate is the lowest in our part Park would of course have benefits beyond helping of the state except for Catron County. It’s only about WNMU restore men’s baseball. The catch, however, two-thirds of Doña Ana County. is that Title IX would then require the university to Not that we’re advocating higher property taxes, add two women’s sports: soccer and—you guessed especially given the fragile real estate recovery and it—swimming. So the repair bill for the pool really the challenges of residents on fixed income. But of- also helps the baseball team. And isn’t there already ficials pushing this smorgasbord of projects should money for the ballpark improvements—a legislative at least propose a somewhat less-regressive way of appropriation plus a loan to be paid back by the town paying for them. Then let’s see if homeowners really from general operating funds? think it’s worth paying more to see Transformers 4 Shepherd maintains that these improvements here instead of in Deming or Las Cruces. will help boost enrollment from 3,800 to 5,000. Be- We used to think it would be great if county, town sides the question of whether we really want more and university officials could put their heads togeth- students attracted by having a pool rather than im- er and cooperate. Now we’re not so sure. k proved academics, shouldn’t the state be paying for this growth? Or shouldn’t WNMU students foot the bill through higher fees? (Shepherd, however, says David A. Fryxell is editor of Desert only a single student has asked him about the closed Exposure. pool—so much for fixing it as a driver of student re- cruitment.) DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 7

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Desert Diary You look awful!’ “He said, ‘Man, that Denny shakes the roof with his snoring. I watched him all night.’ “The third night was Fred’s turn. Fred was a Shifting Gears & Snoring Solutions tanned, older cowboy. The next morning he came to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. ‘Good morn- Plus kids saying the darnedest things, definitions that oughta be and more reader tales. ing!’ he said. “They couldn’t believe it. They said, ‘Man, what ersons of the blonde persuasion… We start those darnedest things kids say about living things: happened?’ this month’s Diary with a traditional favorite “When you breathe you inspire. When you do not “He said, ‘Well, we got ready for bed. I went and category, thanks to The Santa Claran. And as breathe, you expire. tucked Denny into bed, patted him on the butt, and Pis traditionally the case, you are invited to substitute “The body consists of three parts—the branium, kissed him good night. Denny sat up and watched me the hair hue of your choice: the borax and the abominable cavity. The branium all night.’” “Carolyn, a rich blonde, buys a new automatic contains the brain, the borax contains the heart and Jaguar XKR Sport. She drives the car perfectly well lungs, and the abominable cavity contains the bow- osing the battle of the sexes… Although during the day, but at night, the car just won’t move els, of which there are five: a, e, i, o and u. Pop Hayes submitted this dispatch from the at all. After trying to drive the car at night for a week “Artificial insemination is when the farmer does it front lines of the gender wars, the first-person (but without any luck), she furiously calls the Jaguar to the cow instead of the bull. Lhere is obviously female, as you’ll see: dealer and they send out a technician to her. “Before giving a blood transfusion, find out if the “He said to me, ‘I don’t know why you wear a “The technician examines the car and finds noth- blood is affirmative or negative. bra—you’ve got nothing to put in it.’ I said to him, ing wrong with it. So he turns to the blonde and asks, “There are 26 vitamins in all, but some of the let- ‘You wear pants, don’t you?’ ‘Ma’am, are you sure you are using the right gears?’ ters are yet to be discovered. Finding them all means “He said to me, ‘Shall we try swapping positions “Full of anger, the blonde replies, ‘You fool, you living forever. tonight?’ I said to him, ‘That’s a good idea. You stand idiot, how on earth you could ask such a question? “The spinal column is a long bunch of bones. The by the stove and sink while I sit on the sofa.’ I’m not stupid, you know! Of course I am using the head sits on top and you sit on the bottom.” “He said to me, ‘What have you been doing with right gears! I use D during the day and N at night.’” all the grocery money I gave you?’ I said to him, ‘Turn Along the same lines, there’s this yarn from the sideways and look in the mirror!’ aging Major Disaster… Then there’s this tale Silver City Greek: “He said to me, ‘How many men does it take to of woe passed along by GeeRichard: “An eight-year-old girl went to her grandfather, change a roll of toilet paper?’ I said to him, ‘I don’t “The family was crouched on their roof as who was working in the yard, and asked him, ‘Grand- know; it’s never happened.’ Pswirling flood waters lapped at the attic eaves of their pa, what is couple sex?’ “He said to me, ‘Why is it difficult to find men who two-story home. In the distance they saw a motorboat “The grandfather was surprised that she would are sensitive, caring and good-looking?’ I said to him, approach and as the ask such a question, but decided that if she was old ‘They already have boyfriends.’ open craft approached enough to know to ask the question, then she was old “He said to me, ‘What do you call a woman who them they could see enough to get a straight answer. Steeling himself to knows where her husband is every night?’ I said to a man standing in the leave nothing out, he proceeded to tell her all about him, ‘A widow.’ bow, yelling their way. human reproduction and the joys and responsibili- “He said to me, ‘Why are married women heavier ‘We can’t hear what ties of adults making love. than single women?’ I said to him, ‘Single women you’re saying!’ the fa- “When he finished explaining, the little girl was come home, see what’s in the fridge and go to bed. ther yelled back. looking at him with her mouth hanging open, eyes Married women come home, see what’s in bed and “This scenario was wide in amazement. Seeing the look on her face, the go to the fridge.’” repeated several times grandfather asked her, ‘Why did you ask this ques- until the boat-man’s tion, honey?’ While we’re on the subject of men and women, voice finally came “The little girl replied, ‘Grandma says that dinner here’s one from CharlesC that we swear we’ve run through. ‘We’re from will be ready in just a couple secs.’” before but can’t find in the vast Diary archives. In any Postcards from the edge… Keep those pho- the Red Cross,’ he case, it’s good enough to chuckle at more than once: tos coming, folks. Dipping again into the pile yelled. ‘We’re from the here men are men… This tale of hunting, “Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition im- of photos submitted by readers on the road, Red Cross!’ manly men and the agony of snoring was posed by circumstances. While attending a Marriage near and far, showing themselves holding “The father hollered shared by Shanty Shaker: Weekend, my wife and I listened to the instructor de- a copy of Desert Exposure, here are Susie back, ‘I gave at the of- W“All the guys were at a deer camp. No one wanted clare, ‘It is essential that husbands and wives know Byersdorfer and Lisa Marcato, who write, fice.’” to room with Denny, because he snored so badly. the things that are important to each other.’ He then “We got jobs cooking aboard this yacht for They decided it wasn’t fair to make one of them stay addressed the men, ‘Can you name and describe your bear and whale-watching cruises along the Have you given to Des- with him the whole time, so they voted to take turns. wife’s favorite flower?’ Katmai coast in Alaska.” ert Diary lately? Dig “The first guy slept with Denny and came to break- “I leaned over, touched my wife’s hand gently and deep and send us your fast the next morning with his hair a mess and his eyes whispered, ‘Gold Medal All-Purpose, isn’t it?’ favorite jokes, anecdotes and life lessons. Email di- all bloodshot. They said, ‘Man, what happened to you?’ “And thus began my life of celibacy.” [email protected]. “He said, ‘Denny snored so loudly, I just sat up and watched him all night.’ ou’re only as old as you feel… Aging is of ids say the darnedest things… This youth- “The next night it was a different guy’s turn. In the course another favorite topic in these pages, so ful biology lesson was sent our way by Farmor morning, same thing, hair all standing up, eyes all we couldn’t resist this one from Aletterarion: Kthe Swedish Grandma. Here are some of bloodshot. They said, ‘Man, what happened to you? 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artha Blacklock conical wire cage where one relocated from a places composted or com- place where nearly postable material. Located 1810 South Ridge Rd. next to Chevron Many seed dropped on the According to the BBC, ground grows into some- a humanitarian organiza- thing lush in short order. It’s tion in Lesotho, in south- even known as the Garden ern Africa, developed the State. She eventually landed first keyhole gardens. Each A Better Chimney in the southeast quadrant of originally had a hole in the Serving Southwest NM and Southeastern Arizona Silver City, known as Brewer middle from which to work, We are the only AUTHORIZED DEALER for Hill, named after its most no- and no compost cage. A table resident, the medium bird’s eye view looked like pellet stoves Rebecca Brewer (1868-1969). a keyhole, hence the name. in the area Brewer made potions for In America, buzzwords such love, cast spells and curses, as sustainability, non-GMO, Not All Stoves are www.abetterchimneynm.com and told the future for thou- organic techniques and per- Created Equal, Stoves • Sales • Service • GB98 Lic. # 033328 sands in her colorful life, but maculture are intriguing. Choose Wisely! 1800 US Hwy 180 E., Silver City • 575-534-2657 ©DE that is a whole other story. In practice, in Lesotho, the Brewer Hill is a pile of household expenditures for gravel on top of rocks on food and use of chemical fer- top of bedrock. It looks to Martha Blacklock places a hardware-cloth tilizers and chronic hunger/ Sure, Jack, be mostly Early Proterozoic wire cage for compost in the center of her starvation have been greatly Say do you it’s a coarse-grained (really fragile) newest keyhole garden. tempered where keyholes Sunday! granite. San Vicente Creek is have flourished. know what a large fault, so the rock on the eastern Brewer Hill day June 16th is completely different from the western Boston Hill. lacklock sought online advice from Dr. Deb It’s also is? It is said that this phenomenon is due to the Mogol- Tolman, who started the trend in central Texas Father’s Day. lon-Datil volcanic field meeting the Burro Mountain and basically has a PhD in dirt as related to Bikes uplift during B We’ve got great Bike Gear Jurassic rifting Hiking Gear gifts for Dad! and subsequent Guide Books Backpacks Laramide com- Outdoor Wear pressional de- formation. But, as one might guess, that is another story, too. 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About six At a gallon or two a day, it re- The Marketplace feet in diameter and three feet deep, the keyhole al- quires much less water than a conventional garden. Downtown in The Hub lows the gardener to reach all the produce even from An umbrella or shade can be added during the hot- 601 N. Bullard, Unit D a chair or without bending much. In the middle is a test times of the year to reduce water loss and plant drying. In Africa, fresh water is We buy furniture, used on the plants, but gray water instruments, vintage is used in the compost cage. This clothing, antiques, BARBARA DUFFY higher-nitrogen-content water • Huge store keeps the plant roots headed to- household items, etc. Associate Broker ward the center instead of deep- • Tons of stuff Office: 575-388-1921 ext. 23 Cell: 575-574-2041 er or outward. Thankfully, now • New/used items Consign items for 31% Toll Free: 800-368-5632 Fax: 575-388-2480 drought and food crises have little commission. Sell for email: [email protected] affect on the keyhole gardeners. • Great prices Blacklock set about building $1/square foot + 18% an experimental keyhole garden in mid-2012 using papercrete 388-2897 • Open: Mon - Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 blocks left over from a house she DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 11 built on LS Mesa when she first arrived in 2006. They structures could also become hot tubs or gun towers. are very lightweight and fairly permanent, becoming Both of the current raised-bed gardens have at harder as years pass. Her prior 10-by-30-foot dwelling their ground level recycled cardboard, and a year’s was off the grid, solar powered, and had composted supply of Sunday New York Times newspapers. Sure- toilets and garden, but that is yet another story. ly that publication has rarely gone to a more noble Keyhole gardens can be built of many things. The use, but that is really, really another story. k external framework may be posts wrapped in heavy plastic or woven grass. For the two new structures of her expanded keyhole garden, Blacklock had ac- Twana Sparks, a Grant County native, was con- cess to a great deal of discarded fractured concrete ceived by two former Arkansas farmers. She is a surgeon, humorist, storyteller, writer and, she and upcycled it into permanent walls, with the help says, “mediocre photographer.” of talented local rock workers. In an emergency, the

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Ramblin’ Outdoors • Larry Lightner It’s for the Birds Adventures in bird identification.

Spring don’t know why, but for some strange reason, One bird took a coupla days to identify—not be- we’ve had a plethora of different bird species at- cause she wasn’t in the book, but because she didn’t Cleaning? tending our little valley this year. stay around long enough for me to get a good look at IOur valley is small by most standards; in fact, it’s her. I say “her,” because when she did stick around Please bring us your shallow as far as good valleys go. The hills on either long enough, she turned out to be a female red cardi- gently-used items: side are somewhat gentle in slope, rising a couple of nal! I used the Alpens on her to make sure. Building materials, hundred feet from the dry sand wash and no more. Strangely she was always alone and no brilliant appliances, furni- Scrub oak, juniper and piñon dominate the sur- male was ever with her. She has hung around the wa- ture, and household faces, with the oaks far outnumbering the rest. ter for over a week now. goods. We’ll use So we expect to see bird varieties that reflect the proceeds to this vegetation; then something out-of-the-ordinary n mid-March we had a real mystery bird show up; build affordable shows up. These unexpected birds are usually mak- Jeri saw them arrive in a small flock one morn- homes here in ing quick stopovers before moving north or south, ing. They only visited once and were gone. Grant County. depending on the time of the year. IShe examined every page of the guide and It’s our water dishes that more than likely at- couldn’t identify them. Four characteristics seemed Wednesday-Friday 1-4, Saturday 9-1 tract these visitors, although our feeder did the trick to stand out to her: a broad yellow band on the tip one or two times. Once, about a year ago, we had of the tail; white bars on the back at the base of the a brilliant blue bird come to stay for a long while. I tail; light brown in body color; and maybe they had couldn’t identify it in the Sibley’s, and so I called all crests on the top of their heads, she thought, but she of the really good “birders” I knew, and they couldn’t wasn’t positive. give me an answer, either. I looked through not one but two copies of Sib- I would daily check it out up-close-and-personal ley’s and couldn’t come up with an answer. They sor- with a pair of Alpen 8X30 binnos, and the mystery ta looked like rock wrens, what with the yellow tail remained. Until one day I got the brainstorm to look tips, but no, I wasn’t convinced; remember, I hadn’t at my “truck copy” of Peterson’s Bird Guide and eu- personally seen them. reka! It was in there. The bird was a blue grosbeak! So a trip to the truck and out came the Peter- (Sometimes the Sibley’s is just not definitive enough son’s and there they were: She’d seen a ramblin’ with its pictures.) flock of cedar waxwings! I showed the pictures to Another rare visitor is a white collared dove that Jeri and she positively identified “her birds.” Mys- comes to the feeder every year tery solved! during the late spring. It stays for I then did find them in the a week or so, then is gone for an- I’ve learned that a Sibley’s but the picture definitely other year. It has been visiting us didn’t do justice to the species. I for three or four years now. Of person needs at least have now put the smaller Sibley’s course, it isn’t a Eurasion or Af- in the truck and the Peterson’s rican collarrd, but a turtle dove, two guides if you want now resides on the bookshelf. the variety that is released at wed- I’ve learned that a person dings. Why that dove doesn’t hang to be serious about needs at least two guides if you with the Eurasians all year around want to be serious about bird is a mystery. bird watching. watching. So far, between the Right now, I’m looking out the two of my guides we’ve been window at the feeder and a pair able to identify all species that Mackie Redd of whitewing doves is there. They usually stay for have come to water or dine. the summer and then are gone. Horsemanship Now, let me qualify that none of these aforemen- hile not all that rare to us, I will mention tioned bird species are rare in Southwest New Mex- the two pair of phainopeplas that are year- Helping people with horses, ico, nor are the others that I will mention here. But round residents. Both couples hang to- Horses with people. they are rare for my little real estate. Wgether and come on a regular schedule to the water dish. t’s the “water birds” (as in those attracted by I only mention them because the males are so 575.895.5506 our water dishes) that really draw our attention. strikingly stunning and beautiful among all bird For instance, take the robins: We usually have a species in their bright blue-black coats and those mackieredd.com Iresident pair that stays all year round, but this year, piercing red eyes that give them the appearance of we had a bunch of them over-winter here. Some of a “don’t mess with me” look. Besides, I am partial to them are real bullies; they chase away every other that unruly top-knot of a crest! species that dares to drink when the robins are at One bird species came neither to the water nor the water. the feeder, yet it showed up yearly for the first four This went on all winter, until on a recent day I years we lived in the valley. It was always in the late DONATIONS NEEDED looked out the kitchen window and a large curve- spring to early summer and each time they raised a for Aug. 17 Auction billed thrasher sent the bullies into full retreat! That covey of youngsters. Silver City Museum Society needs your gave me a good chuckle. Strangely, he was willing to However, they were neither Gambel’s nor scaled share the water dish with all manner of finches and quail. For the first three years I thought that they good unwanted items. Deliver to the sparrows, unlike the bully robins. were Mearn’s quail. But during the last year of their annex on Broadway and Arizona Then there are the Western bluebirds. This year appearance I was in for a surprise: They showed up June 14, 21, 28—3 to 6 PM. we had two pairs come and stay for three months, one morning with their brood and fed across the ar- June 22—12 to 3 PM. from January to April. In years past, one pair would royo in the field opposite our kitchen window. I got come through and stay for a week or two, but not out my pair of 10-power Alpen Raniers and focused Please no rearms, clothing, or old electronics. this winter. They are a treat to watch, especially since in and was shocked to see that they were indeed they sit on the fence some 10 feet from the window; bobwhite quail! I will fetch the Alpens (I can focus these 8X30s down It was if they had to identify themselves to me to seven feet) and really get a good eyeful. Why, I can once and for all before they disappeared from our almost see the lice jumping on their feathers! valley for good. I’ve never seen them again, although My wife Jeri spotted one fellow that initially de- I’ve looked in vain. Where did they come from and fied identification. I found it in the Sibley; it was a where did they go? PRIME DOWNTOWN CORNER LOCATION red-naped sapsucker, and we had never had such a Keep the sun forever at your back, the wind for- visitor before in the seven years we’ve lived in this ever in your face, and may The Forever God bless For Lease Historic Downtown Silver City valley. That was in February and after two days it you too! k was gone. 5,000+ sq. ft., Ground Floor Retail We have a pair of warblers here. I’m not sure which sub-species they belong to because there are When not Ramblin’ Outdoors, Ideal For Restaurant so many as to boggle my mind, and they all seem Larry Lightner lives in Silver City. alike in appearance to these old eyes. I do know that Contact Building Owner 575-313-1700 I’ve identified a pair of golden warblers that visit the water, but they don’t come every year. DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 13

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required the assembling of 110 pieces of fencing and took three weeks to complete. Before soccer gets underway, the fencing must come down again. Even spreading wood chips at the Skate Park for purposes of safety and curb appeal takes four days. When the Olympic-sized Municipal Swimming Pool opened in late May, it had been “scrubbed down inch by inch and took two weeks to finish,” Alvillar est 1995 says. Then it passed state inspection. 1950 Hwy 180 E. (behind Aunt Judy's Attic) Passing inspection and passing away—after Al- Silver City, NM villar’s cell phone rang, I learned that the Parks De- partment is also responsible for digging the graves at 575.956.3159 Memory Lane Cemetery. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 “The work is 96% backhoe,” Alvillar says, “but our Check out our blog at shovels and jackhammer also get used depending on www.silverheightsnursery.blogspot.com the grave’s location.” When I ask how many graves he digs each month, for sale announcements, new arrivals and the response evokes Alvillar’s hometown ethos: local gardening advice. “What God wants it to be,” he replies. Born in Grant County, Alvillar attended Cobre schools and met his future wife at CC Snell Middle School. After seven years in Phoenix, gaining ex- Come in and check out the best grills in perience and certification as an Arizona landscape town! ACE is the place to get the professional, Alvillar and his wife decided to return outside dad everything he needs Happy Silver City’s parks supervisor, Jesus Alvillar, at the home to raise their son. from grills to his garden. ACE has it all! “My boss, Peter Peña, and I are passionate about Father’s Silver City Museum—one of many landscapes main- Don’t forget, we’ve got the tools and tained by him and his crew. (Photos by Vivian Savitt) parks and want to make them more playful,” Alvillar Day! says. Peña is Director of Public Works. toys for the inside projects as well! of Grant County charities. For more information re- “I love doing the work,” Alvillar continues, “being 7:00-7:00 Mountain Ridge Ace Hardware garding membership in the 62-year-old gardening or- outdoors and making things look sharp. I do park Mon-Sat ganization or the tour, call (575) 538-3216. drive-bys a lot, and people ask me to plant more 8:30-5:30 3025 Highway 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061 Sunday (575) 534-0782 Tickets are available at AmBank, Mimbres Farms shade trees.” Greenhouse & Nursery, the Grant County Farmers’ For structure, beauty and longevity, Alvillar likes Market, Silver Heights Nursery and Allotta Gelato. bloodgood sycamore and Southern live oak. “This is a trees and shrubs year,” Alvillar reports. Just Another Day in the Park “Our goal is to beef up the parks and create more ow that I’ve met Jesus Alvillar, I understand shade.” why Gough Park looks perfect the day after On-call 24/7 as parks supervisor, Alvillar relaxes Lone Mountain Natives the Blues Festival ends. on the weekends playing with his son at baseball Cacti, Shrubs, Trees, NDressed head-to-toe in black, Alvillar, 34, can be practice or riding all-terrain vehicles. easily mistaken for a movie action hero. Dark glasses Come Monday morning, he may be weeding or Wildflowers & Seeds curve hyperbolically around his eyes and his steel- planting a dozen new trees at Memory Lane Cem- New Mexico Grown Heirloom Fruit Trees toed boots attest to a strenuous daily workout. etery. Perhaps the crew will use soil probes to deter- A year has passed since Alvillar took the job as Sil- mine if both trees and turf are receiving enough or 575-538-4345 • [email protected] ver City’s parks supervisor, and the boots show that too much water. www.plantingnatives.com • www.lonemountainnatives.com he hit “the grounds” running as the caretaker of 16 So far Alvillar hasn’t seen a deer on the properties, By appointment or visit us at the Silver City Farmer’s Market. park properties. but when grub-hunting skunks dig up the grass—it’s Alvillar’s domain includes your neighborhood just another day in the park for the action hero. k park that, like mine on Pope Street, may be no more than a shady, rectangular chunk of grass with a swing set, slide and picnic tables. Some, like Noble, Cherry Southwest Gardener columnist Vivian Savitt Hills and Spring Street Parks, are a little larger and gardens at Ditch Cottage in Silver City. possess distinctive characteristics. Town landmarks (Gough, Penny and Big Ditch Parks)—as well as the garden at the Silver City Mu- seum—retain a lovely, hometown ambiance thanks to Alvillar and his six-man crew. Reach more than 30,000 garden Beside typically “green” maintenance tasks— lovers, in print and online, every over-seeding (usually with a 50/50 mixture of peren- month in Desert Exposure! nial rye and tall fescue), mowing, pruning and planting—repairs to swings, sprinkler heads, basketball nets and fences are ongoing efforts. Equipment like www.desertexposure.com/ads broken slides and water fountains is replaced with [email protected] the help of an irrigation tech, five landscape mainte- Silver Leaf Floral nance workers and Alvillar. (575) 538-4374 Work is seasonal: The baseball field at Scott Park Silver City’s Finest Florist Friendly Service NEW The most charming property in Locally Owned LISTINGS Grant County! Stunning log home plus 2 unit guest house with Peggy L. 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Studio open Silver City/Grant County ocal art icon Harry Ben- to the public jamin, 67, died May 2 at Saturdays his home/gallery/studio, LWhat’s a Pot Shop, on the corner from of Yankie and Arizona streets in 10 to 4 pm Silver City. Benjamin was Desert Exposure’s cover artist in May or by calling 2004 and July 2007, and was pro- (575) 313-9631. filed in-depth in the latter issue (“Still Wild About Harry”; read it online at www.desertexposure. com/200707/200707_benjamin. 211-C N Texas St., Silver City php). A Grant County native, born Sept. 5, 1945, Benja- www.loisduffy.com min and his two brothers grew up in Bayard, where their father’s Texaco station was described by one childhood friend as “a scene right out of Mayberry.” He was introduced to art at an early age by two aunts who painted, and his artistic abilities were recognized and encouraged by Cobre High School art teacher Ken Sparks. He briefly attended the California School of Arts and Crafts in Los Angeles, but grew homesick and returned to Grant County, exceptional where he completed his formal education at what is now Western New Mexico University, earning an clay art art degree. by In 1967 he became involved with efforts to open a museum in the historic H.B. Ailman House, due Harry Benjamin’s painting—not to mention his to be vacated by the Silver City Fire Department. works in other media—ranged widely, from his Benjamin served as founding curator of the Silver iconic landscapes (top) to distinctive still lifes City Museum, with lodgings in a one-room apart- (above) and “Miss Mary and Her Third Grade ment upstairs provided in partial compensation. Class” (below left). (See “Making History,” June 2007; read it online at www.desertexposure.com/200706/200706_silver_ He and his assistant, Susan Berry (who would fol- Copper Quail Gallery city_museum.php.) low him as museum director), came up with the idea 211A N. Texas • Corner of Texas & Yankie in Silver City • Open Tues-Sun 11-4 • 575-388-2646 of a gazebo for Gough Park as a local Bicentennial project and garnered Town Council support for its construction. After an unsuccessful attempt to save the community’s old railroad depot from demolition, they organized the Silver City Historic Development Association, a proto-MainStreet group for downtown improvement. The Big Ditch Park project emerged out of this organization. By night, the museum workroom became Ben- jamin’s studio, where he stayed up late creating paintings, ceramic art, sculptures, assemblages and collages in a wide variety of media (including latex house paint, asphaltum and scavenged elements from his own bowling trophies). In 1976 Harry and fellow artists Beth Menczer, Polly Hughes and Eric Montoya opened Pentimento, one of the first downtown studio-galleries, on South Bullard Street. He

Paint the Town in Oils with Yankie/Texas Chris Alvarez June 28-30, 2013 ART DISTRICT Explore your neighborhood for the extraordinary. Find interesting at the crossroads compositions in the “common- of Yankie & place” reaches of the small town. Join us for this challenging Texas Streets outdoor workshop in which we search the streets, roads and in Historic alleys this unique community. This course will cover composi- tion, values, temperature, drawing, paint mixing and brush Downtown Seedboat Gallery handling. Most importantly we’ll seek out the edge of our Silver City Lois Duffy Art Copper Quail Gallery 211C N. Texas 211A N. Texas 214 W. Yankie abilities and control while having fun. 313-9631 388-2646 534-1136 Stop in for a supply list. COST: $250.00—MUST PRE-REGISTER!

We carry the finest in art supplies as well as art for the discriminating collector 315 N. Bullard LEYBA & INGALLS Silver City, NM Vicki’s Eatery Molly Ramolla Yankie Street 315 N. Texas Artesanos Gallery Gallery & Framing Artists 388-5430 211B N. Texas 303 & 307 N. Texas 103 W. Yankie (575) 388-5725 Breakfast M-Sat 7-10:30 538-5538 or 654-0334 519-0615 ARTS • Sun 8-2 • Lunch M-Sat 11-3 519-0804 www.ramollaart.com www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com ©DE ©DE DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 17

monumental landscapes, became sought-after collectors’ items, but he lavished equal attention on smaller creations. The pots that were his stock-in-trade featured painted landscapes and designs influenced by ancient cultures. His iconic corn angels have “flown” throughout the world, along with a heavenly host of clay angels in other forms. The Silver City Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007 with a Benja- min retrospective. In 2008, Benjamin’s colleagues nominated him for a Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, New Mexico’s highest honor for lifetime artistic achieve- 614 n. bullard • silver city, nm 575-388-3350 ment. They kept the nomination a secret, knowing he would have objected. Friends from around the country traveled to Santa Fe to attend the award cer- emony. Happy In a typical act of generosity, Harry Benjamin left his estate to two cultural entities that were impor- Yada Birthday! tant to him throughout his adult life. He willed his Yada Yada Yarn downtown property to the Silver City Museum Soci- Yada is 8 years old ety, and his artwork and personal effects were left to the WNMU Expressive Arts Department to benefit a Come by for treats scholarship fund established in his name. Contribu- Yarn tions to the Harry Benjamin Expressive Arts Fund and specials all day Saturday, June 8! This detail from a Harry Benjamin landscape was may be sent to the WNMU Foundation, PO Box 1158, our July 2007 cover, on the occasion of a retrospec- Silver City, NM 88062, (575) 538-6310. yadayadayarn.com | 614 N. Bullard | Silver City | 575-388-3350 | Open 11-5 Daily tive of his work. A downtown celebration of Harry Benjamin’s life, hosted by his friends from the arts community, will later bought the old Silver Freight Lines warehouse take place Saturday, June 15. Details are pending. at the corner of Yankie and Arizona. It would be his Looking back on his key role in sparking Silver home, studio, and gallery/shop for more than three City’s museum and arts scene, Harry Benjamin told decades. ARTS EXPOSURE continued on next page Benjamin moved into his new property and became a full-time artist in 1982, after nearly 10 years at the museum’s helm. He opened What’s Artist Yankie Street Studios: a Pot Shop?, creating a nucleus Available Now! around which the Yankie Street Studio art district gradually gathered. Spaces Bright, heated artist spaces for rent. His property was perhaps his Secure, upstairs artist studios, largest work of art—a constantly Call changing, visually stunning envi- 415.738.8379 with easy downtown access. ronment that was featured in an or email Utilities included. HGTV documentary on nontradi- paul@ Not for overnight use. tional homes. goodnightnaturals His paintings, especially his .com $230 per month. 18 JUNE 2013 www.desertexposure.com

Read our interview with Bohlender, “Letting Our Cover Artist Go,” in the June 2008 issue, online at www.desertexposure.com/200801/200801_jean_bohlender.php. ou could say third time’s the charm for this You can visit her website at www.jeanbohlender. month’s cover artist, San Simon, Ariz., paint- com. er Jean Chandanais BohlenderY —but her first and second appearances on our cover, in January 2008 and May 2012, were equally charming. Her works can be seen at the Seedboat Gallery in Silver City, where she will be featured in an exhibit in August, as well as at Bucko’s on Railroad Avenue in Will- cox, Ariz. Bohlender, who started painting when she was 14 years old, paints in watercolor as well as oils, depicting subjects ranging from wildlife to landscapes to hard-working cowboys. “I am grateful to God for the chance to paint, and do the very best I can for the Seedboat Gallery is located at 214 W. Yankie St., work’s sake,” she says. “I am an American painter, 534-1136, www.seedboatgallery.com. Hours are and am proud to offer my impressions of my coun- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.- fineartistsupplies.com try, her people and places, plants and animals.” 5 p.m., or by appointment. k

painting, drawing, scrap booking needlework, ceramics, pottery ARTS EXPOSURE continued

a Desert Exposure interviewer in 2007, “We were just Henry Corneles, Owner a bunch of friends, running around together, doing things together. We all thought it was just so much email: [email protected] http://fineartsupplies.com fun! That’s why we did it. It was fun.” He smiled and shrugged, then added, “I mean, if it’s not fun, why do it?” th th Antique and Collectible 19 and 20 Century il painter Chris Alvarez will teach a special Original Prints and Drawings outdoor workshop, “Paint the Town in Oils,” exploring the streets and scenes of Silver City, American artists OJune 28-30, sponsored by Leyba & Ingalls Arts. Cost and artists of is $250 and pre-registration is required. 315 N. Bullard, New Mexico 388-5725, www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com. Above: Chris Alvarez will teach a workshop, “Paint The Community Arts and Crafts Street the Town in OIls,” in Silver City June 28-30. Below: www.victoriachick.com Fair/Market is back for its sixth year, downtown Louise Sackett’s Wind Canyon Studio is now open Cow Trail Art Studio at 703 N. Bullard St. every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 on Mondays and Wednesdays, featuring works such 119 Cow Trail, Arenas Valley, NM p.m. 313-6468. as “Dear, Guess What?” John Winkler Noon - 3 M,Thurs, Fri, Sat. “The Chinese Drug Store” March 2013 cover artist Louise Sackett is now opening her Wind Canyon Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appointment. 11 Quail Run, off Hwy. 180 mile marker 107, 574-2308, (619) 933-8034. Artist of the month at the Cottage Stained Glass and More in the Mimbres is Jimmy Head, creating sofa tables, lamps and other furniture art. 40 Cedar Lane, Hwy. 35 just north of mile marker 14, 536-3234. Copper Quail Gallery will be featuring “Kachi- nas and More,” clay art by Phoebe Lawrence. 211A N. Texas, corner of Texas and Yankie, 388-2646. Two Spirit Gallery, 313 N. Bullard, has closed its doors.

he 2013 Silver City Clay Festival has an- nounced that it will feature a three-day Juried adobe and natural building processes. The festival, The Raven’s Nest Vendor Fair showcasing clay-related work by July 27-August 4, will include workshops, demon- Tlocal and regional artisans, including books, cloth- strations, sales and exhibitions of clay art of all Fashions for Her and the Home ing, pottery, jewelry and more. The Vendor Fair will kinds; child-friendly activities; lectures, tours and • CLOTHING be held at the former Workshops of Carneros at 405 films; receptions, dances, an opening-night gala, N. Bullard St., downtown, August 2-4. Hours will be an adobe labyrinth build workshop; a poker tour- • ACCESSORIES Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 nament fundraiser and more. For more details, see a.m.-4 p.m. www.clayfestival.com and watch for the preview in • ART The Clay Festival will showcase tile, pottery, our July issue. New Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4, Closed Tues. 106 West Yankie St. • Silver City, Nm • 575-534-9323 Las Cruces/Mesilla n display through June 8 at the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science is “ME=My Environment,” featuring the photography of LLC ORon Saltzman. This select group of wildlife images FRAME & ART CENTER came from a photo safari on the Ladder and Arm- Where Creativity, People and Materials Meet endaris Ranches in southern New Mexico. 411 N. Main St., 522-3120, www.las-cruces.org/museums. The Main Street Gallery features “Capturing CUSTOM FRAMING Cuba!,” works by photographer Storm Sermay from a recent People to People Cultural Exchange trip to ART SUPPLIES Havana, which he says was like an excursion in Pea- body’s “way-back” machine. The exhibit opens June 1100 S. Main, Ste. 108 (at Idaho) • Las Cruces, NM 88005 Clay works by artist Jared Carpenter will be featured 7, 5-7 p.m., and continues through June. 311 N. Main www.frameandart.com • Ph/Fax (575)526-2808 at the Silver City Clay Festival. St., 647-0508. DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 19

The Las Cruces Arts Associa- lery June 29 and 30, 12-3 p.m. each tion’s Mountain Gallery cele- day. For information, email nmart- brates its first year with a Birthday [email protected]. 401 N. Mesilla Bash on June 7, 4-7 p.m. Currently St., 312-9892 on display are paintings in acryl- The Pastel Society of New ic, encaustic, oil, pastel, silk and Mexico is seeking entries for Stained Glass ❦ Antique Furntiure watercolor; fiber art; fused glass; the 22nd Annual National Pastel Glassware ❦ Jewelry jewelry; photographs and stained Painting Exhibition, Nov. 1-24, at Jimmy Head, glass. 138 W. Mountain off Water Expo New Mexico in Albuquer- June artist of the month Street, 652-3485. que. Digital entries are due August Creative Harmony Gallery 15. For information, see www. Featuring Sofa Tables, and Gifts will feature Roy Van pastelsnm.org or send SASE to Lamps & more. der Aa in “An Evening with the PSNM-F, PO Box 3571, Albuquer- Lay Away for Father’s Day. Artist,” June 14, 5-8 p.m. 220 N. que, NM 87190. k Campo St., 312-3040. 40 Cedar Lane, Upper Mimbres Pie and Coffee New items every Hwy 35 just north of mile marker 14 on the way to Lake Roberts week he West End Art Depot is The Las Cruces Museum of Nature All phone numbers are area 575-536-3234 • F-Sat 9-5 Sun 1-5 or by appt. inviting Doña Ana County & Science features “ME=My En- code 575 except as noted. Send gallery news to events@desertex- residents to submit works vironment,” photographs by Ron posure.com. Tfor a show that will open July 5. Saltzman. Works will be accepted at the gal- Arts Exposure Gallery Guide

Silver City p.m. Work by Diane Reid. ing, 307 N. Texas, 538-5538. www. Ann Simonsen Studio-Gallery, Dragonfly Studio, 508 W 6th St., ramollaart.com. 104 W. Yankie St., 654-5727. 388-8646. By appointment. Off Bead Gallery, 701 N. Bullard, Art + Conversation, 614 N. Bul- Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 388-8973. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. lard, 388-3350. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 College Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. p.m., Sundays 12 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery Gallery 400, Gila House, 400 N. Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, and gathering space. www.artandcon- Arizona, 313-7015. Tues.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. 104 W. Broadway, 388-1811/313- versation.com. www.gilahouse.com. 2595. Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Artesanos, 211-B N. Texas St., Howell Design & Gallery, 200 W. Red Earth Gallery, 108 W. Yankie 519-0804. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Market St., 388.2993. www.anthony- St., (505) 850-3182, www.pudfranzb- Sun. 12-6 p.m. howell.com. lau.com. [a]SP.“A”©E, 110 W. 7th St., 538- Jeff Kuhns Pottery, 3029 Pinos Seedboat Center for the Arts, 3333, [email protected]. Altos Road, 534-9389. By appointment. 214 W. Yankie St., 534-1136. Mon., Azurite Gallery, 110 W. Broadway, Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Thurs.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. 538-9048, Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bullard St., 388-5725. Mon.-Sat. 10 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Weds. by appoint- www.azuritegallery.com. a.m.-6 p.m. Contemporary art ranging ment. [email protected]. Blue Dome Gallery, 60 Bear Moun- from realism to abstraction in a variety Silver Spirit Gallery, 215 W. tain Ranch Road (Bear Mountain Lodge, of media featuring artists Crystal Fore- Broadway, 388-2079. 2251 Cottage San Road), 534-8671. man Brown, Romaine Begay, Christana Stonewalker Studio, 105 Country Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 Brown, Susan Brinkley, Gordee Headlee, Road, 534-0530. By appointment. a.m.-3 p.m. www.bluedomegallery.com. Diana Ingalls Leyba, Dayna Griego, Barbara Jorgen Nance. Clayful Hands, 622 N. California, Constance Knuppel, Mary Alice Murphy, Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 534-0180. By appointment. Phoebe Phillip Parotti, Betsey Resnick, Teri Matel- Wagon Wheel Lane, 388-3277. By ap- Lawrence. son, Joe Theiman, Zoe Wolfe, Melanie pointment. www.jimpalmerbronze.com. Claymoon Studio, 13 Jade Dr., Zipin. www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com, The StudioSpace, 109 N. Bullard St., 313-6959. Marcia Smith. By appoint- [email protected]. 534-9291. www.jessgorell.com. ment. Lois DeLong Studio, 2309 Paul Studio Upstairs, 109 N. Bullard St., Common Thread, 107 W. Broad- Place, 388-4759. By appointment. 574-2493. By appointment. way, 538-5733. Mon., Thurs, Fri. and Lois Duffy Art Studio, 211C N. Susan Szajer Studio, Sanctuary Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Retail and gallery Texas, 534-0822. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Road, 313-7197 By appointment. space for fiber arts. www.fiberartscollec- Original paintings, cards and prints. Tatiana Maria Gallery, 305 & 307 tive.org. www.loisduffy.com, loisduffy@signal- N. Bullard St., 388-4426. Copper Quail Gallery, 211-A Texas peak.net. Top Hat Art, 115 N. Bayard. St., corner of Yankie and Texas, 388- Lloyd Studios, 306 W. Broadway, 21 Latigo Trail, 388-4557. Works 2646. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fine (303) 378-0926. Weds-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 by Barbara Harrison and others. arts and crafts. p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. lloydstudios.com. Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Mary’s Fine Art, 414 E. 21st St., Texas, 313-1032, www.hosanaeilert. Trail in Arenas Valley. Mon. 12-3 p.m. 956-7315. Mary A. Gravelle. com. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.- or by appointment, (706) 533-1897, Mimbres Region Arts Council www.victoriachick.com. Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., 1201 GALLERY GUIDE continued Creations & Adornments, 108 N. N. Pope St. www.mimbresarts.org. Bullard, 534-4269. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 Molly Ramolla Gallery & Fram- on next page 20 JUNE 2013 www.desertexposure.com

GALLERY GUIDE continued VICTORIA CHICK Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wind Canyon Studio, 11 Quail Run off Hwy. 180 mile marker 107, Cow Trail Art Studio 574-2308, (619) 933-8034. Louise • Contemporary Figurative Art Sackett. Mon., Weds. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and • 19th and 20th Century Original Prints by by appointment. Wynnegate Gallery & Studio, 110 American and New Mexican Artists W. Yankie St., (214) 957-3688. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Wed. by appointment. Yankie St. Artist Studios, 103 W. Yankie St., 313-1032. By appointment. Zoe’s Gallery, 305 N. Cooper St., 654-4910. Tyrone Moonstruck Art Studio, 501 Covellite Dr., 956-5346, 654-5316. By appointment. Sun Dawg Studio, 501 Malachite Ave., 388-3551. By appointment. The Main Street Gallery features “Capturing Cuba!,” works by Pinos Altos photographer Storm Sermay from a recent People to People Cultural Hearst Church Gallery, Gold St., Exchange trip to Havana. 574-2831. Open late-April to early- October. Fri., Sat., Sun. and holidays, p.m. quite. Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Galería Tepín, 2220 Calle de Quillin Studio and Gallery, behind Parian, 523-3988. Thurs.-Sun., 11 Downtown COAS Books, 312-1064. Mimbres a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., Sat. Chamomile Connection, 3918 Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, Studio 309, 309 E. Organ Ave., Highway 35N, 536-9845. Lynnae Mc- 2470 Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933. 649-3781. By appointment. Conaha. By appointment. NEW HOURS Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 12- Studio 909, 909 Raleigh Road, Cottage Stained Glass & More, 5:30 p.m. 541-8648. By appointment. Cedar Lane off Hwy. 35, 536-3234. Fri. Mondays noon until 3 p.m. or by appointment The Potteries, 2260 Calle de San- Tierra Montana Gallery, 535 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. tiago, 524-0538. N. Main St., 635-2891. Tues.-Sat., 11 Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, HC 119 Cow Trail in Arenas Valley Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Mer- a.m.-5 p.m. 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 536-9935, cado, 405-8877. Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian www.victoriachick.com • (760) 533-1897 [email protected], www.katebro- Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano, ©DE wnpottery.com. By appointment. Las Cruces Alegre Gallery, 920 N Alameda 522-7281. Weds.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or Narrie Toole, Estudio de La Mon- by appointment. tura, 313-2565, www.narrietoole.com. Blvd., 523-0685. nsettled allery tudio Blue Gate U G & S , 905 Gallery, 311 N. Mesquite, 635-2285. Old Downtown Virginia Maria Romero Studio, Mall, 523-2950. 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By WANTED Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.- appointment. [email protected] , 5 p.m., Sat. 9 www.virginiamariaromero.com. BUYER FOR TOP OF THE TOWN a.m.-noon. La Mesa 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Charles Inc., La Mesa Station Gallery, 16205 S. new walk in tile shower, 1885 W Boutz Hwy. 28, 233-3037. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 Rd, 523-1888, p.m., Sun. 1-4 pm. security system, surround Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 Columbus p.m. sound, oversized garage Art on the Western Edge, at Cottonwood and .596 acres. 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4200 N. Arrowhead Road How much do you think a trainer should be ranged to send her horse off for as long as it would Silver City, NM 88061 Qriding a horse for the owner? take to “fix” him. After about two months the trainer 575-313-3784 To paraphrase a philosophy about learning: Tell said he was good to go. Ame what to do and I’ll probably forget it; show Within a few weeks, the horse was right back to me what to do and I may remember; have me do it where he was before sending him off. and I’ll remember it forever. That’s when I got involved. We worked together During my first clinic, the clinician would take over the next year, meeting twice per month—I guided, an owner’s horse and “tune him up” under saddle in she did the work. A year later she was riding the horse front of the entire class. The clinician would make again on the trails in just a rope halter and having no the horse look beautiful. The owner would beam problems with leading, gates and tight spaces. Over the with pride, aspire to the same level of excellence, next few years she taught him how to pull a cart, and and, more important (for the clinician), buy more even a sleigh during a couple of snowy winters. He goes lessons, clinics, equipment and videos. It was “aspi- in the trailer—nervously but safely—for dressage clin- rational” marketing at its best, and it really worked. ics and new places to ride. Now, almost 10 years since Then I noticed that when the owner took the horse I met her, she has a great all-around horse in his mid- back, within about an hour the horse looked exactly teens with many more good years in front of them. like it did before the trainer rode him. So, maybe the Did she do anything wrong sending this horse to a real variable in how a horse develops is the skill of the “specialist”? No, except for one thing: She was not in- person in the saddle at that moment and not what a volved in the process. She was not there to see what trainer puts in. was done, how it was done, or to learn techniques she For me, the ONLY thing that matters to YOUR horse might need to handle a relapse. She believed training, is what YOU can do—not what I, your best friend or or in this case rehab work, was programming, and One Man & A Truck some other trainer can do. I ride every horse of every once the training was in there the job was done. student, but when and how much is different in every Depending on the trauma and the resulting behav- Silver City • 590-3127 situation. With an older horse or a re-start, I may ride ior, you may need some professional help to deal with the horse right away to determine his physical/mental your rescue horse. But, for your horses’s long-term Commercial and Residential abilities. In a younger or dangerous horse, it may come mental health, you need to be involved in the process. Yard Services, Hauling, Tree trimming later after a solid foundation is established from the If you’ve sent him off to someone, arrange to be there ground. With an experienced rider, I can help more by as much as possible to see what is being done, why We do it…when we say we’ll do it! being the eyes on the ground to see what small chang- and how. If possible, work alongside the trainer to Licensed and Insured es can improve results. With a less experienced rider, develop skills that match your personality and physi- ©DE a good visual from horseback can help make progress. cal abilities, not those of the trainer’s, so you can help I believe my job, and that of any good teacher, is your horse when he’s home with you. All horses need to empower the owner to improve your own skills this commitment from the owner, especially those and your horse. This doesn’t happen by showing the that have experienced a traumatic event. Cassie Carver owner I’m a better rider who can make the horse do Silver City, NM 88062 amazing things, or by simply putting miles on the My horse has some frustrating behavioral 575-313-0308 horse. As radical as it sounds, I believe the more time Qproblems. I’ve sent him to several trainers but [email protected] a trainer spends riding your horse, the slower your nothing ever seems to stay fixed. What can I do? progress will be in developing your own riding rela- In defense of all the good trainers out there, may- tionship with your horse. Abe you shouldn’t blame the trainers. I might respond differently if your trainers have I have a rescue horse that clearly has had been the kind that didn’t demand you be involved Qsome major trauma—can I bring the horse and learn what is being done, the kind that want to back myself or do I need a trainer who special- keep the techniques and “magic” to themselves. izes in such cases? In my first clinic, after watching my horse throw This is a great question and I applaud you for a couple of good rodeo bucks, the teacher said, “You Ahaving a rescue horse. I’ve lost count of how put that in there!” I responded, “I just bought the damn many horses like this I’ve worked with—from trailer horse, how could I have put that in there already?” Of wrecks to lion attacks to human abuse, I think I’ve course, my horse didn’t buck for him. Years later I fig- seen it all. Sadly, just like people, not all of them can ured out what he was trying to say—I had to have the be brought back. relationship with the horse and had to learn how to An unavoidable trap you fall into when you hear work things out. My horse was my responsibility. the words rescue, abused or traumatized applied to One of my early students had a horse she bought as any animal is thinking the solution is only about love, a yearling. The horse was now 12 and had some awful kindness and gentleness. This is critical for an animal habits, some very dangerous. I heard a long rant about during rehabilitation, but more important is the kind all the different trainers who’d been involved and how of handling horses seek as part of their basic nature. none had fixed the problems. What I didn’t hear was The things humans do to horses don’t really go on in anything about what the owner had tried to do with the the herd, so giving the horse what would be normal horse. That told me everything I needed to know. The in a herd—clear communication with body language, owner thought commitment to doing the right thing for an easily understood hierarchy, experienced and sav- the horse meant spending the money to send the horse 1110 E. PINE ST. vy leadership, and maybe a buddy or two—probably off, not putting in the hours to learn the skills herself. DEMING, NM 88030 brings the horse back faster than anything else. Your responsibility for your horse goes way beyond across from WalMart Back in Washington I worked with a woman who the fun stuff—the feeding, grooming, riding and love. GLENN 575-545-3879 had rescued a beautiful thoroughbred. The horse had It involves a serious commitment to improving your a frightening accident in a starting gate, flipping over own skills and knowledge so you can see and hear backwards, breaking a back leg. Rather than put the what your horse is “saying” to you. Seeking outside Dad needs a place horse down on the spot, the breeder elected instead for help with a problem is fine, but in the end the horse is for his “stuff,” a complicated surgery to repair the damage. When the going to look to you for the help he needs every day. too—the ATV, horse had recovered enough, it was offered for rescue. If you don’t commit to doing this, then what the horse For two years, the horse was a pretty solid citizen, does or becomes falls squarely on your shoulders, not workshop, getting tremendous love and kindness from the new some third-party trainer. hunting and owner. She started to do some light riding and even- There is no app for good horsemanship, only your fishing gear, tually got out on the trails. Then the wheels came effort and commitment. k pool table... off. He bucked her off on a familiar trail; he was impossible to lead; he blew up if asked to go through a gate or tight spot. He wouldn’t go near the trailer. For Scott Thomson lives in whatever reason, now confident of his physical abili- Silver City and teaches natural horsemanship ties and the soundness of his leg, all the bad memo- and foundation training. ries of that awful accident resurfaced. You can contact him at Overwhelmed by the change, the owner did what [email protected] or many people would do. 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roping in 1917. The contests weren’t standardized un- The Cowboy Way • David A. Fryxell til 1929, however, and the term “rodeo” wasn’t even universally adopted until about the same time. A Greenhorn’s Guide to the Rodeo or many spectators as the real “Wild West” was Discover your inner cowboy at Silver City’s annual Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo this month. tamed, rodeo competitions were intermixed with “Wild West shows” staged by the likes of “Buffalo er circuits cover a single big state, such as Texas FBill” Cody. An actual Medal of Honor recipient for “gal- or California. Top finishers at the Turquoise Circuit lantry in action” as a civilian scout for the Third Cavalry finals in Las Cruces in October will compete in the in 1872, William Frederick Cody joined one of the origi- national circuit championships. nal Wild West Shows, produced by Ned Buntline. Cody Local rodeo fans may very well have seen some performed in a production called “Scouts of the Plains” of those top competitors here. “We’ve had lots of big- with his friend “Texas Jack” Omohundro and another name, top-tier guys,” says Bearup. “They come here Western legend, James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok. because our contractor, Scotty Lovelace of Classic After touring with others for 10 years, Cody found- Pro Rodeo, has a really good string of roughstock ed his own “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show in 1883 in and timed-event stock.” After all, in roughstock ro- North Platte, Nebr. More grandly, by 1893 it became deo events—bareback riding, saddle bronc riding known as “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of and bull riding—half the score comes from the per- Rough Riders of the World.” By that time, Cody had formance of the horse or bull. already performed in London for Queen Victoria’s “I’ve been told,” Bearup goes on, “that if Silver Jubilee and met Pope Leo XIII; the show would tour City was in Texas, we’d be in contention for rodeo Europe eight times. of the year every year, which is voted on by the con- According to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, “Today’s testants. We’re just too out of the way here, though.” rodeos are an offspring of these early shows that fea- Saddle Bronc at Bearup can’t remember when he wasn’t in- tured great cowboys such as Buffalo Bill Cody and Riding at the volved in rodeo. “It’s been part of my whole life odeo fans, deflecting criticism from animal- Bill Pickett”—a famed black cowboy credited with Wild, Wild in one way or another,” he says. “I competed in rights advocates, like to point out that theirs is inventing “bulldogging,” today’s steer wrestling. Phigh school, and I still do team roping now. My dad the only American sport that developed from Early rodeos and Wild West shows might include West Pro Ro- and I have a crane company, and we help put up the Rthe skills needed for an occupation. As promoters for “Pony Express” races, “nightshirt” races and “drunk- deo (All photos © CariSue scoreboard at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena for the annual 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City, Okla., en rides,” as well as the occasional football game. Flores) the rodeo every year.” put it, “It emerged from an industry—from the daily Trick and fancy roping and riding were popular, as Ten years ago, Bearup became part of the com- routine and long hours performed by ranch hands were “Roman standing races”—one foot on the back mittee that plans and puts on the annual Wild, Wild who came to know very well the animals with which of each of a pair of horses. There were no chutes, West Pro Rodeo in Silver City, which this year will be they lived. If it were any other kind of job, leisure gates or time limits. June 5-8. Six years ago he stepped up to be the com- hours might have pro- mittee chair. duced another kind of s Wild West He’s quick to say, though, “I cannot do any of this ball game rather than a shows faded, without lots of volunteers and the whole committee recreation involving the events more like and the help of sponsors.” very animals one had al- trueA rodeos began to 23rd Annual Wild, This is the 23rd annual pro ready spent long hours take their place. In 1897, rodeo here, but the roots of the tending. But cowboying Cheyenne, Wyo., held Wild West Pro Rodeo sport locally go back to the early has always been more of its first Frontier Days, Wednesday, June 5— “Boys and 1900s, Bearup says. “Rodeo has a way of life than a job which today draws some the Bulls,” with hometown team roping and WPRA Barrel Racing. been almost nonstop in Silver City or an opportunity to get 200,000 people. In 1912, Thursday, June 6—PRCA Ro- since then. Before, it was always rich.” businessmen in Calgary, deo. Family Night: buy three tickets on the Fourth of July, and the Those occupational Canada, hired American and the fourth is free. Spectators and contestants are encouraged to arena was about where the Army skills were first devel- roper Guy Weadick to wear pink as part of “Tough Enough Reserve Center is now on Swan oped by Spanish vaque- Mutton Bustin’, a popular event for kids. organize the first Calgary to Wear Pink” night; part of the Street. The Fourth of July is the ros on early cattle ranch- Stampede rodeo. He fol- proceeds benefit the GRMC Cancer Center and Cowboys for Cancer ‘Cowboy Christmas,’ and there es in California. The word “rodeo” means “roundup” lowed with “stampedes” in Winnipeg and New York Research. New this year Ranch would be hundreds of rodeos held in Spanish, and many of the events in today’s rodeos City, paving the way for powerful producers to popu- Bronc Riding. At 6:15 p.m. is the then nationwide.” have their roots in techniques that vaqueros used to larize rodeo in major cities from Chicago to Boston Exceptional Rodeo, where kids with disabilities ride with the pros. When the “old rodeo grounds” roundup their herds. As Americans drove westward and even in Europe. Friday, June 7—PRCA Rodeo. were torn down, the action moved and especially after the Mexican War and US Civil War, After World War I, which nearly killed the fledg- Saturday, June 8—PRCA Rodeo. out to the site that’s now the Grant those vaqueros’ skills were passed along to American ling sport, Tex Austin created the Madison Square Gates at the Southwest Horse- man’s Arena open at 6 p.m. Mutton County Business and Conference cowboys, along with the idea of the rodeo. According Garden Rodeo in New York City in 1922. It soon Bustin’ begins at 7:30 p.m. and Center on Hwy. 180 East. After to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, “The difference be- overtook even Cheyenne’s Frontier Days in popular- rodeo performances begin at 8 p.m. that site was sold to build what tween Spanish rodeo and American rodeo is that the ity and importance, with the winners viewed as the Every night enjoy food and other vendors. The US National Guard was originally a Walmart, the ro- Spanish version focuses on style, while the American unofficial world rodeo champions. will present the colors, with local deo moved again, across 180 to version focuses on speed.” Austin lost control of the event, however, to Tex- national anthem singers as well the Southwest Horseman’s Arena. Several places claim to have hosted the first Ameri- an Col. William T. Johnson, who adapted the rodeo as Rodeo Royalty, Rockin’ Robbie Hodges and the Classic Pro Rodeo About that same time, the rodeo can rodeo, including right here in New Mexico, where to better suit indoor arenas. Most races were imprac- Bullfighters. switched from an amateur event Santa Fe held an event in 1847 that Captain Mayne tical for indoors, and rodeos could no longer go on Tickets: $18 at the gate, $15 in under the auspices of the New Reid described in a letter to a friend in Ireland: “This all day as they had out West. His rodeos featured six advance at: Circle Heart Western Wear and First New Mexico Bank in Mexico Rodeo Association to a round-up is a great time for the cowhand, a Donny- cowboy contests, mostly the list familiar to today’s Silver City, Circle S Western Empo- professional competition affili- brook fair it is indeed. They con- rium in Deming, Trail Town Chevron ated with the growing Profession- test with each other for the best in Lordsburg. Shuttle runs from First New Mexico Bank, 6-7:45 p.m., al Rodeo Cowboys Association roping and throwing, and there and you can purchase rodeo tickets (PRCA). The date moved from are horse races and whiskey and at advance price. the “Cowboy Christmas” to June wines. At night in clear moonlight, Related events: Tuesday, June 4—Pot of Silver to reduce the competition with so there is dancing on the streets.” Open Team Roping, 11 a.m. many other rodeos. Deer Trail, Colo., stakes it own Wednesday, June 5—Timed The Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo claim to the first US rodeo for an events slack at 9 am. June 5-8—Dance nightly at the adjusted its schedule again this event held in 1867, and Pecos, Flame Convention Center. year, about a week later in June, Texas, claims the honor for a ro- June 7-8—Family dance on the to actually better coincide with a deo in 1883. All were free to the slab at the arena after the rodeo by Lone Mountain 4-H. pair of other area rodeos. In re- public and varied widely in their For more information, see www. cent years, the Silver City event spectrum of cowboy-skill events. silvercityprorodeo.com. had matched up with rodeos in The first American rodeo that Clovis and Window Rock, NM. A resembled today’s organized little overlap is a good thing, Bearup explains: “For events is generally agreed to a rodeo cowboy, having three rodeos within a six- or have been held on July 4, 1888, in eight-hour drive is like heaven. In one weekend, you Prescott, Ariz. The rodeo charged can collect three different paychecks.” for admission, awarded prizes and But when Window Rock’s rodeo switched to the had rules for competition set out July 4 weekend and Clovis also moved, contestant by an organizing committee. The numbers dropped here. This year, the June 5 “Boys events would not have seemed and the Bulls” and June 6-8 PRCA Pro Rodeo in Silver too unfamiliar to today’s rodeo City will synchronize again with Clovis, as well as a fans—bronco riding, steer roping rodeo in Cortez, just over the Colorado border. and “cow pony races.” Steer rid- All are part of the PRCA’s Turquoise Circuit, which ing, the forerunner of today’s bull mostly encompasses New Mexico and Arizona. Oth- riding, was added in 1889, and calf Barrel racing is now the only rodeo event that regularly stars women. DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 23

Autry sang “Home on the Range” at a 1940 rodeo while cowgirls rode around him, it became a tradition to croon at every rodeo— and to feature a western singer as a headliner. Autry was more than just star power, however, and formed a company that took over the Madison Square Garden, Bos- ton and other big rodeos.

oday, the PRCA has profes- sionalized rodeo in more than just name. It boasts Tmore than 6,000 members; $38.7 million in prize money was awarded at PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, Bull riding is the most popular rodeo event. which number more than 600 annually nationwide. Counting audiences but with women competing in bronc rid- career prize money, 77 rodeo cowboys have earned ing, plus other entertainment including basketball more than a million dollars each at PRCA events, played on horseback. Johnson’s innovations enabled such as Silver City’s Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. rodeo to ride out the Depression: In the 1930s, the av- PRCA events like the one in Silver City typically erage rodeo cowboy earned $2,000 to $3,000 a year— feature six or seven events, three in the judge-scored as much or more than a dentist. roughstock category and three or four (depending on Rodeo cowgirls didn’t fare as well, however, after the number of roping events) in which contestants a bronc-riding accident in 1929 claimed the life of su- compete to finish in the fastest times. Judging the perstar Bonnie McCarroll. Many western rodeos re- roughstock events works almost like gymnastics—if, sponded by dropping women from competition, and that is, the gymnasts were also scored for how well today the only event that features cowgirls is typi- the pommel horse or rings fought back. Typically two cally barrel racing. That event was created in 1931 judges each award points for each ride (saddle bronc, at the Stamford Cowboy Reunion and proved wildly bareback horse or bull) on a scale of 0 to 25, with an- popular. But when rodeo producers organized the other 0 to 25 points awarded for the horse or bull’s per- Rodeo Association of America (RAA) in an effort to formance. The scores are then totaled for a maximum tame the sport, it was an all-male entity. of 100 points. That’s assuming, of course, that a cowboy In 1936, the cowboys decided to form their own stays on his bucking mount for a full eight seconds, and PRIME DOWNTOWN CORNER LOCATION organization after a dispute over prize money at avoids disqualification for several possible infractions. Johnson’s rodeo in Boston. The group was dubbed Here’s how the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame describes For Lease Historic Downtown Silver City the “Cowboy Turtle Association,” because the cow- the three roughstock competitions: boys were “slow to stick their necks out,” but stub- • Saddle Bronc Riding—Rodeo’s “classic” event, 5,000+ sq. ft., Ground Floor Retail born once they did take a stand. It was renamed the saddle bronc riding, has roots that run deep in the histo- Ideal For Restaurant Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1945 and the Profes- ry of the Old West. Ranch hands would often gather and sional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1974; the pro- compete among themselves to see who could display ducers’ rival RAA gave up in 1955. the best style while riding untrained horses. It was from Contact Building Owner 575-313-1700 Meanwhile, Hollywood had gotten in on the act, in the person of “singing cowboy” Gene Autry. After RODEO continued on next page

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South of the Border • Morgan Smith House of Love Recalling life-changing experiences with Palomas’ La Casa de Amor Para Niños, as the former orphanage embarks on a new mission.

age from a newborn to 12 years. One child, Wendy, came when she was only three months old and ad- dicted to crack via her mother. By the time of my arrival, she had recovered from early seizures and seemed like just a bright, cheery six year old. All of them were thrilled to see visitors, as I discovered on many subsequent trips. La Casa was managed by a coalition that included the 12 New Mexico churches as well as a church in Palomas. The president was and still is Jim Noble, the pastor at the Light at Mission Viejo in Santa Fe as well as an immigration attorney. This was a huge team effort, however, including among many others his wife, Pat. Dale Giese, a member of the Good Shepard Epis- copal Church in Silver City, had received a Rotary Club grant for $10,000 to build the wall around the building. Tom Bates, the deacon from the same church, would buy 1,000 pounds of beans every month. Tanis Garcia Martina Onti- t was May 7, 2010, and I was crossing the border had been on their board until his murder. Maria Lopez, Maria Lopez, the former mayor, with Tarahumara veros and her at Palomas, Mexico. My destination was an or- who took his place as mayor or presidenta, was active Indians at La Casa fiesta. two daugh- phanage called La Casa de Amor Para Niños (“the in helping get the food and supplies through customs Ihouse of love for children”). A woman we know in and continues to run a program for “abuelitas.” The of a 13-year-old boy named Miguel Ángel Paredes ters and two granddaugh- Santa Fe has a friend named Martina Ontiveros who Mondragons from Durango, Colo., were developing Chavira. I hope to have a chance to meet him and ters at La Casa worked there as a volunteer and suggested that I vis- vocational programs. his family on an upcoming trip. A woman in Palomas de Amor Para it. Little did I know how much this visit would change The next day was a Mother’s Day celebration. The named Betty Jurado is in charge of the program. Niños in Palo- my life. whole town was invited for a meal, music provided mas. (Photos I headed south on the main street, turned right by by a rock band called Rocka Fuerte from Juárez and n February 2013, Noble received good news. The by Morgan the Coca-Cola sign as directed and worked my way to games organized by an Assembly of God Church in director of the DIF for the state of Chihuahua met Smith) the west along dusty, potholed dirt streets. Due to the Juárez called Manantial de Vida. Much of this exciting with several of La Casa’s board members and said violence, many residents had fled and it seemed like day was organized by a young woman named Eunice Ithat she needs a shelter for children who are 11 years half the homes were in ruins or abandoned. Eventu- Herrera, who grew up about an hour south of Palo- old and up who either aren’t adoptable because of ally I found the building and, sure enough, Martina mas, then went to school in the United States and now their age or who are older and have been in state-run was inside, working with the 30-plus children who works as a legal assistant in Jim Noble’s law office. (I shelters and now have to fend on their own. This is were living there. recently had the honor of writing a recommendation not an easy challenge, since these children have no These were dangerous years in Palomas. Tanis for law school for her and she has just been accepted family support and little education or training and Garcia, the popular mayor, was murdered in October at Southern Illinois University.) What these volun- Palomas itself has almost nothing in terms of em- 2009. So one of my first questions to Martina was, teers put to- ployment. “Aren’t you afraid?” gether that day Noble and She replied saying that she is a “soldado de sal- was an extraor- other board vación.” Working here was her mission, no matter dinary display members be- what the danger might be. of support not lieve that they With those words, she opened a window to a only for these can provide a world that I didn’t know existed—a world of persis- youngsters but “family atmo- tent and courageous humanitarians, some affiliated for the approxi- sphere” for with specific churches but all deeply religious. In mately 400 these children, short, people who have a mission and will not be de- residents of help them in terred. I’m not a churchgoer so this is a completely Palomas who school, provide new experience, one that has led to a continuing attended. tutoring after project of visiting, photographing and writing about That De- school and, lat- these many individuals and organizations, mostly in cember, I at- er on, prepare Palomas and Juárez. tended their them for trade After interviewing Martina, I went outside and Christmas cel- schools, tech- saw several Americans unloading supplies from a ebration and nical schools van with New Mexico plates. What a surprise it was there must Several of the kids in La Casa with the author’s dog, Bella, in 2010. or college. to discover that they too were from Santa Fe. Part of have been 600 A huge task a coalition of 12 Christian churches in New Mexico— attendees. In addition to music, food and games, each lies ahead and involves: six in Santa Fe, four in Silver City and two in Dem- family received a “dispensa” with household goods. • Modifying the interior of their building to pro- ing—they had been bringing supplies to Palomas the At the Mother’s Day festival in 2012 there were over vide bedrooms for girls. second weekend of every month for the preceding 800 attendees, gifts for more than 300 families and • Finishing a security system for the gates as well 11 years. That was a record of extraordinary persis- volunteers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. as adding security cameras inside the building. tence, especially since getting food across the border • Upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms. was always a struggle with the Mexican customs au- fter Maria Lopez left her position as mayor, • Pressurizing the water system. thorities. On that particular day, for example, 300 of relations with the government of Palomas • Upgrading the yard and the sports equipment. La Casa Christ- the 1,000 pounds of beans they brought were confis- took a turn for the worse and the DIF (Desar- • Setting up a “business office.” mas party in cated, despite the enormous hunger in Palomas. rolloA Integral de la Familia) began referring fewer • Updating their computer training capacity and Palomas. At the time, La Casa had 32 children, ranging in and fewer children. As a result, the orphanage had to furnishing a study area. close last year. • Finding a program director and the right house La Casa’s supporters then shifted their focus and parents. (This is perhaps the biggest challenge be- began sponsoring kids to go to school. This means cause the pool of trained staff in Palomas is very providing a uniform, a pair of new shoes, a backpack small.) and school supplies, some food and the instructional The strategy for taming violence in Mexico has fees. The cost is about $150 per year for elementary been a “top-down” one, especially as carried out by children, $250 for junior high and $500 for high school. former President Felipe Calderón. By that, I mean Why is it so important to keep these kids in going after the leaders of the cartels. An equally im- school? A report from the Port of Entry in Palomas portant issue is the “bottom-up” one. That is, finding indicated, for example, that 40% of the marijuana sei- opportunities for young people to develop careers zures involved smugglers under the age of 17. This and obtain jobs. If this doesn’t happen, they will con- is understandable in a community where so many tinue to be drawn into cartels or gangs where they young people are totally unprepared for any kind of can make quick money with carjackings, kidnap- legitimate work and where dealing with drugs can pings, extortion and, eventually killings. seem like the only option. Therefore, what Noble and his team members are In 2011, La Casa secured sponsorships for 80 chil- trying to do—give young people the guidance and dren; now there are 165. I’m a sponsor, for example, the skills to function in a legal society—is critical. DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 27

Eunice Herrera and Jim Noble.

It’s also encouraging that the DIF has recognized its commitment to Palomas and come to them for help. The goal now is to re-open by August 1 and to focus on young women ages 11-13. These young women would be selected by the DIF director, given a “family” atmosphere within the facility, encouraged WINDOWSWINDOWS with their school work and provided tutoring in the afternoons. Once they completed high school, they DOORSDOORS would have the opportunity to go to a trade school, technical school or college. The challenge is enor- CABINETSCABINETS mous but the Casa de Amor “team” has been committed to Palomas for well over a decade and has a Two of the children at La Casa de Amor Para Niños record of persistence that is truly inspiring. I’m bet- when it served as an orphanage. 1902 N. Swan Street • Silver City, NM ting that they will succeed. k 575-534-4110

To send donations or for more information, write: Casa de Amor Para Niños (House of Love for Children), The Light at Mission Viejo, c/o Jim Noble, 4601 Mission Bend, Santa Fe, NM 87507, or contact (505) 466-0237, info@casadeamorparaninos.org, www.casadeamorparaninos.org.

Morgan Smith is a former member of the Colora- do House of Representatives and Colorado Com- missioner of Agriculture. He now lives in Santa Fe and travels to the border at least once a month to visit, photograph and write about humanitarian projects there. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Bee Wise Honey Almond Granola New Mexico beekeepers harvest honey while providing pollinators 3 cups quick cooking oats for much of the other food we eat. 3/4 cup almonds, sliced 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup honey between pages of articles on how to be “lovely, charm- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted ing and charismatic,” was recipe after recipe for the 2 Tbsp water, warm Queen of the Nile’s beauty products, many involving 1 tsp vanilla extract honey, beeswax, yogurt and milk. Quite the entertain- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a baking ing read while I applied my beeswax lip balm. sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Combine Great skill and expertise have developed over the oats, almonds and coconut in a large bowl centuries of beekeeping. Bees have been cultivated not and set aside. In another bowl combine honey, only as important pollinators, but also as a source of coconut oil (melted in microwave), water and va- honey for sweetening and the raw ingredient for mead, nilla. Pour over oat mixture and stir well. Spread a fermented alcoholic drink enjoyed worldwide. mixture onto cookie sheet. Bake about 12-15 Author and bee specialist Tammy Horn, in her minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove and let book Beeconomy: What Women and Bees Can Teach cool. Yield: 10 servings. Us about Local Trade and the Global Market, dis- cusses the impact of the chilling climate change of Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers the 14th through 19th centuries on the industry of 2 Tbsp honey beekeeping: “The vagaries of the Little Ice Age meant 3 Tbsp soy sauce more winds and more storms, so shelters called ‘bee 1 tbsp olive oil boles’ were constructed in rock walls to protect skeps 1 lime, juiced (beehives)…. Most bee boles were located near hous- 1 lb. chicken breast strips, skinless and boneless Anita Feil with n the bee-ginning…” there were bees. Bees es, suggesting that farmers’ wives tended the bees.” It In a small bowl, whisk all liquid ingredients to- her “Topbar” are one of the most important links in our also appears as if there was quite a bit of royal support gether until completely blended. Pour mixture into hive. (Photo: finely tuned ecosystem and are one of the for the apiary industry: “Queen Elizabeth created a le- a freezer bag and add in chicken strips. Reseal “Ipollinators “essential for human life,” according to gal structure for beekeepers, Queen Anne promoted bag and gently shake to cover chicken strips. Karen Ray) the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. an economic infrastructure for domestic beekeeping.” Allow to marinate for 2 hours. “Approximately one in three mouthfuls of food and The National Honey Board reports that the aver- Next, prepare skewers by soaking bamboo sticks beverage required the presence age per capita consumption of honey in the US is in water for 15 minutes. Remove chicken strips of a pollinator.… Bees are the about 1.3 pounds per year. The board lists over 170 from marinade and skewer onto bamboo sticks. primary pollinator for most wild- varieties of honey, from Acacia and Alfalfa to Tupelo Grill on medium to high heat for 8 minutes or flowers and crops in the United and Willow. The Tupelo varietal, a favorite in popular until juices are clear and chicken is fully cooked. States and Canada.” According culture, is produced from the nectar of the flowering Yield: 8 servings. to the society, “Worldwide, there tupelo tree, found primarily along just a few rivers in are an estimated 20,000 species Georgia and Florida. Interestingly, Slow Food USA says that mites are also a contributing factor. of bees, with approximately reports, “Because of its unusually high fructose con- The American Bee Journal reports, “Research in The “Workin’ 4,000 species native to North America.” tent (versus sucrose), Tupelo honey will not granu- the wake of Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious Girls” at work. From Van Morrison’s iconic ode to his sweetheart late… and some diabetics may eat it.” malady afflicting (primarily commercial) honeybees, (Photo: Anita in “Tupelo Honey” to Blake Shelton’s country-sweet suggests that pests, pathogens and pesticides all play Feil) “Honey Bee,” honey has epitomized many of our n our arid southwestern climate, typical honey va- a role.” The EPA reports that researchers are concen- human expressions of love and affection. Our love rieties are alfalfa and mesquite, with more robust trating on mites, pesticide poisoning (especially from affair with honey is as old as the planet. Honey has flavors and richer color than Tupelo. Although the neonicotinoid class of chemicals), bee-manage- been used as currency and the I ment stress from moving colonies to pollinate crops, bee appeared on Greek coinage drought and habitat modification leading to inad- around the sixth century BC. equate forage or poor nutrition. Bee keeping is one of the origi- Research conducted by May Berenbaum of the nal cottage industries, amenable to University of Illinois “indicates that the honeybee diet backyard hobby producers as well influences the bees’ ability to withstand at least some as large-scale commercial produc- of these assaults. Some components of the nectar and tion. The cultivation of honey has pollen grains bees collect to manufacture food to sup- been honed to a fine art with nu- port the hive increase the expression of detoxification ances of flavor exquisitely tuned to genes that help keep honeybees healthy.” geographic location, climate and Steel is a proponent of the Langstroth style of hives, season. Connoisseurs throughout patented in 1852, which provide frames for the bees to history have deftly employed dif- build their honeycombs on. These hives are the rect- ferent types of honey to create just angular boxes often seen out in the country. Thorough the right epicurean delight. information on this hive model can be found in Rev. The health benefits of honey Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth’s book, Hive and the consumption have long been tout- Honey-Bee: The Classic Beekeeper’s Manual. Steel ed as people have sought more believes the Langstroth hives are easier to work with, youthful skin, fewer allergies, and particularly in the process of removing the frames. He the natural antibiotic qualities of Anita Feil’s backyard hive. (Photo: Karen Ray) says not having to make the wax combs anew each A honeycomb honey. Legend has it that ancient time helps the bees conserve energy. on display at rulers were sometimes embalmed in honey. varietal honey from chile to delicate lavender can be a Pollinator In researching this article, I remembered a long- found around the Mesilla Valley, Gordon Steel, past nother popular type of hive design is the Top Partners Work- ago school lesson regarding Cleopatra and honey, and president of the New Mexico Beekeepers Association, Bar, which Steel says came out of Kenya. shop. (Photo: followed the bee trail to an unusual website. There, points out that it is almost impossible to say honey is a These hives have a more horizontal construc- Ray Bernstein) on the home page of “The Art of Being Feminine,” in specific variety due to the fact that bees can range up tionA than the Langstroth style. Bees build their combs to five miles in their foraging for nectar sources. off the top bar, hanging down into the hive. Steel owns and operates Rio Grande Winery, located south of Mesilla on Hwy. 28, where he sells his own locally produced wine as well as locally grown honey. He has kept as many as 125 hives at a time and has a wealth of beekeeping expertise. Currently, he estimates there are 15 commercial beekeepers in New Mexico, the largest maintaining approximately 4,000 hives each and about 100 producers keeping fewer than 10 hives. He says a bee colony will produce four to five gallons of honey per year. When asked about the “colony-collapse disorder” affecting honeybee populations, Steel replies, “There are lots of causes. Biggest one is the drought. In a drought season there’s a definite problem for the bees to collect enough nectar. Honey production is really low; last year was the worst in quite some time.” He Feil’s beekeeping equipment. (Photo: Karen Ray) DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 29

subscribes to Bee Culture magazine, which prints a wealth of information as well as a regional honey price report. Feil delightfully refers to the bees as “her girls” Sizzling Diamonds for Your (worker bees are all female) and sells their honey, which is spoken 4th of July Sweetheart! for before it’s even produced, under the label “Workin’ Girl Honey.”

eil highly recommends the book Top-Bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Hon- Feybee Health, by New Mexicans Les Crowder and Heather Har- Cross Pendant rell. On Crowder’s website, “For $69 the Love of Bees,” there is a use- Working with a hive in full protective gear. (Photo: Ray Bernstein) Love Pendant ful schedule for what to do when $79 Infinity Pendant with bee management. $79 Anita Feil is a beekeeper who works with a lovely Crowder and Harrell raise bees in Penasco, NM, Top Bar style hive in her backyard. By day she is a near Taos. He has over 30 years experience and has The Perfect Fashion Ring program coordinator at New Mexico State University, been teaching beekeeping classes since 1983. In his $89 but after hours she is an enthusiastic bee wrangler. I “Top Bar Beekeeping” video he shares some wisdom Hot Summer made her acquaintance through a mutual friend who gleaned from a lifetime of experience beekeeping. Gift Styles in Sterling Silver was also initiated into the joys of beekeeping. Anita His goal is to learn and to teach people “how to work agreed to share what she’s learned and introduce with honeybees and see what they’re going to do. Conner Fine Jewelers me to her “workin’ girls.” She feels “this is the most Read signs from bees and learn from bees. Let them Diamonds • Fine Watches • Fine Gifts natural way to keep bees” and has been a beekeeper become our teachers, let them show us what they The House of Diamonds for about four years. She says beekeeping is “not for need and be sensitive to that and change the way we 401 N. Bullard St. | P.O. Box 999 | Silver City, New Mexico 88062 | 575-538-2012 | 575-388-2025 the faint of heart” and strongly recommends getting a keep bees to help them.” Southwest New Mexico’s Finest Jewelry and Gift Store “bee buddy” or mentor to help you get started. After losing hives to the Varroa Mite years ago, After showing me the hive, a wooden box she Crowder began breeding queens from his resistant laughingly describes as shaped something like a hives, combining genetics from Russian Mite resis- small coffin, she describes the habits of the bees and tant bees, and catching feral bees that showed resis- some of her routine in caring for them. Her gear is tant genetics helped him to build his hive stock back minimal and is kept in a large canvas bee bag. It in- to its original size. He hasn’t had any trouble with Eagle Mail Services cludes a helmet with a veil, gauntlet-like gloves, and mites since. A MAIL & PARCEL CENTER cotton to get her smoker going. Her backyard hive is His patience, gentleness and deliberate move- SILVER CITY’S UPS & FEDEX OUTLET settled among beautiful raised beds of flowers and ments around his bees give them time to move out of FOR DROPPING OFF, RECIEVING OR SENDING PACKAGES SECURELY herbs. Some of the plants she recommends growing the way as he adjusts hives and re-spaces the combs for a bee “cafeteria” are: catnip, bachelor buttons, to allow for expansion. Often working the hives with- Open 9 - 5 Mon - Fri Lynne Schultz, Owner sunflowers and cosmos. out gloves, Crowder says, “It’s a much more pleasant 2311 Ranch Club Road Ph (575) 388-1967 Silver City, NM 88061 She affirms that “bees are our friends” but also experience to work with your beehive if you’ve had Fax (575) 388-1623 eaglemailservices.com always carries an EpiPen for self-injecting epineph- a little bit of smoke puffed in there before you open Serving Clients Since 1991 [email protected] rine in case of stings. The most challenging part of working with bees, Feil adds, is staying calm. She BEES continued on next page

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Daily Specials BEES continued it.” The smoke makes them less inclined to sting. “I’m all about not buying fancy *Reviewed in Desert Exposure located inside equipment and still doing a top- rate job,” he says as he strips a Now El Rey Meat Market willow twig to use in harvesting Serving 108 N. Platinum a queen bee larva. He encourages Beer & Wine Deming, NM potential beekeepers: “With top bar beekeeping you can actually 11-7 Tues.-Sat. • 11-4 Sun. (575)544-9100 keep bees for free. You can make hives out of scrap materials. You can fasten your top bars and set up a hive somewhere in your backyard or up on your roof and it can literally cost you zero dollars. And Lic. #034220 Rebecca Wiggins-Reinhard, co-director of La Semilla Food Center, and then for equipment for harvesting Loretta McGrath, director of the Pollinator Partners Program, conduct a you can use a colander and a mix- workshop. (Photo: Ray Bernstein) ing bowl. So it’s stuff that you already have in your kitchen.” neighbors, summarized below: Lester’s Plumbing & Heating He adds a reminder that “the wax can be as valu- 1. Put the hives away from the property line. able as your honey. It can be made into candles, 2. Never have them facing your neighbors’ en- (575) 546-0872 200 S. Diamond salves, lip balms, ornaments, any number of prod- trances to their property, house doorways, or any (575) 546-7991 Fax Deming, NM 88030 ucts, even furniture polish.” walkways. 3. Build screens, fencing or shrubbery at least six reating a bee-hospitable environment can be feet high so the bees’ flight pattern will not be at head simple and enjoyable. Bees need resources of level. pollen and nectar to sustain both themselves 4. Make sure your bees’ flight path is not going to Cand their brood of offspring. Aim to create landscap- go over an area of your neighbor’s yard such as the ing that will provide these resources in an ongoing ar- laundry line. ray of blooms throughout the season. Provide a ready 5. Make sure you have a water source for the bees. source of water but keep in mind that bees can’t swim; 6. Make sure you don’t overwhelm the neighbor- a container filled with water and rocks is ideal so they hood with bees. If you have only a quarter of an acre can land, drink and get out. Also, making your yard to an acre lot, you should put only one to five hives a pesticide-free place will result in a healthy habitat maximum. not just for the bees but many other pollinators. The 7. Do not work your bees while your neighbors are Xerces Society reminds us, “Pollinators are a keystone out having a family picnic, etc. species group; the persistence of a large number of 8. Don’t leave your broken or bad frames or hive other species depends bodies lying around the Not Just A Place, But A Destination upon them. As pollina- yard. tors disappear, the effect Catch the Buzz 9. Re-queen an aggres- on the health and viabil- • Rio Grande Winery is located south of sive colony immediately. ity of crops and native Mesilla on Hwy. 28. Hours are Friday through 10. Be a good bee- plant communities can Sunday from 12-5:30 p.m. (575) 524-3985, keeper and maintain be disastrous.” www.riograndewinery.com. your hives, to prevent Marcy Scott of Roble- • Les Crowder’s website is www.fortheloveof- swarming. do Vista Nursery, a native bees.com The group advises and resource-efficient • Marcy Scott and Jimmy Zabriskie of Roble- telling your neighbors plant nursery north of do Vista Nursery can be found nearly year-round “how to protect them- www.lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com Las Cruces, shares advice at the Las Cruces Farmers Market Saturdays and selves by placing a hand on creating a bee-friendly most Wednesdays, as well as at the growers mar- over their face if they get yard. She finds that the ket in front of Mountain View Market on Sunday a bee with an attitude. bees really like to feed mornings in Las Cruces. (575) 541-8083, (915) Also, tell them that swat- on cholla cacti blooms 203-4385, Radium Springs, RobledoVista@aol. ting at any bee just gives during the spring. Bees com, www.robledovista.com. it a worse attitude…. You are also extremely fond • The “Bee Hive Journal” blogspot has over might think about getting Open Daily 6 am-8:00 pm of flowering plants in the 300 hive designs and “a swarm of information an extra set of gloves, hat blue color range, particu- about bees and their doings,” according to the and veil and invite them Daily Buffet 11 am- 2 pm larly delphiniums, which New Mexico Beekeepers Association. This is a to come watch you work great resource for designing a hive to suit your Juan and Oly Ortiz, owners are 40% nectar. the bees. You would be “Desert willow ranks style of beekeeping. beehivejournal.blogspot.com. surprised at how giving 575-546-0465 really high, especially • Learn more about the New Mexico Bee- them a knowledge of 601 E. Pine • Deming, NM with carpenter bees. keepers Association at www.nmbeekeepers.org. bees and seeing it first- Hummingbirds and ori- hand calms any fears oles adore it,” Scott says. they might have had.” This top pick plant is one “almost anybody can grow; The knowledge base of bee benefits is growing. it’s quick to establish and while in the wild it will Bee venom is being used to treat a variety of health bloom during May and June, in a landscape setting it issues. Scientists at the Washington University can bloom right through the summer.” School of Medicine report, “Melittin is a powerful She also recommends any variety of Texas sage. toxin found in bee venom. It can poke holes in the Although not native, “they do super well in our area protective viral envelope that surrounds the human and come in all different sizes and shapes. The in- immunodeficiency virus, as well as other viruses.” creased humidity in mid-July will cause repeat flush- Beekeepers large and small have a great desire Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. es of bloom that the honeybees and all the native to see beekeeping skills kept alive and passed on. pollinators love.” Plants in the Aloysia genus, like “There are fewer colonies than there used to be,” PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 verbena, are also delicious to bees. Steel says. “Very few younger people get into bee- (575) 546-3922 keeping.” His description of bee keeping is so fasci- id you know there is a rule in place to keep bee- nating I was almost convinced to embark on some keepers from setting up shop too close to each bee wrangling of my own, on the spot. other? Talk about range wars! According to August 21 is National Honey Bee Day. As we head Dthe New Mexico Beekeepers, a non-profit association into summer, consider celebrating by planting a bit of Second Hand Store dedicated to all things bee-related, “The New Mexico food for the bees. Les Crowder’s closing video admoni- Bee Rule came about to keep competitive commercial tion still buzzes in my ears: “Everything has a place in & More beekeepers from putting yards too close to each other the universe and the honeybees are part of that. Honey- Eclectic Selection of and getting into beeyard wars. If you want to keep bees enrich our garden, they enrich our lives.” k Novelties, Tools, bees, there is nothing stopping you besides remember- Antiques, Furniture, ing that the nectar sources in New Mexico are scarce Appliances and we shouldn’t try and put pressure on the nectar Karen Ray is a Las Cruces-based writer and reserves of existing nearby beekeepers.” personal historian. She can be reached at karen@ 1802 E. Pine St. rememberingthetime.net. 9-5 M-Sa Deming, NM 88030 The association has a set of 10 practical beekeep- Visit us on Facebook (575) 546-5761 ing guidelines to facilitate good relations with the DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 31

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Fresh Balloons Flowers ❀ A Tree Grows in Palomas ❀ Plants A revived park symbolizes a town’s changing spirit. Candy ❀ Bouquets Gifts & More Psalms 37:4 n Palomas, neighbors have created a kind of free He’s probably already been replaced. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” zone where people and trees can flourish. The kind of power he had is hard to define. All I It’s a park on the far west side of town, a know is what I hear in scraps of information from Iblock in from the border. One warm evening people. I heard from one man that he ruled over ev- 575.546.4646 | 318 Cody Rd. | Deming, NM 88030 recently I drove by and saw dozens of children erybody in Palomas, in that if you said or did some- climbing over cheerful yellow, green and red play- thing that displeased the cartel, you would be forced ground equipment and swings. Relaxed, smiling to leave town or even be killed. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store parents with strollers chatted on benches. In one “He controlled everything,” another man said. corner of the park, a fierce volleyball game was “The police needed to tell him what was going on.” in progress. He ruled over the group of narcos who kept a It may not sound remarkable, but it’s the only watch over the town, checking vehicles to see if any park like this in Palomas. There’s an updraft of good drug competitors were moving into their territory. feelings there. Life vibrates from the trees and play- This group, or committee, existed before the drug ground equipment. war. A woman I know said, “In these last years, I A couple nights later I went back to the park and think it’s more obvious.” Not everybody knows they 400 S. 12th St. Hours: a church was holding a fundraising event with pop/ used to be there. Deming, NM 575-546-7763 Tuesday - Saturday rock musicians in the gazebo singing religious songs The people I’ve talked to speak negatively of the to electric instruments. There were fruit-flavored drug traffickers, and roll their eyes when you talk 88030 www.demingstvincent.webs.com 12—4 p.m. aguas for sale, warm pots with beans and salsa, and about them. They wish they would go away. a man frying whole tilapia on a grill. But Pancho was also known to help the el- I asked a woman selling food at a folding table if ementary school that his daughter went to. He she knew anything about Pancho, the jefe de los nar- had the school thoroughly cleaned and had some Tinley Tee cos, who had been shot a couple weeks earlier. She stones removed that were dangerous to the kids. Tire Co., Inc. Alignment • Brakes • Exhaust turned up her nose in disgust (not fear) and said she He also paid for a school festival. Someone who didn’t want to say anything. worked there said, “I miss him. He used to come G.G. Gore, owner The park, psychologically but not physically, is a every few days.” Alexi Jackson, manager safe zone from crime and the drabness of poverty. I’ve heard one young woman say that the police Five men got together four years ago and decid- and the narcos were “the same thing.” 2020 Columbus Road ed to make it happen. One of them is the owner of But the police are not necessarily all ogres. On Deming, NM 88030 a car body shop named Hector Ramirez. He showed another occasion this same woman said she has a M-F 8-6pm • Sat 8-2pm me some official papers with the name of the group, friend who told her, “My husband quit [the police] be- (575) 546-0463 • 1-800-698-4063 Comite de Vecinos [Neighborhood Committee] cause they always had to obey orders.” This occurred “Pancho Villa.” even to the point of “sending him to a house to pick The park has thrived on donations. The town of up a body.” The husband left town. This happened a Palomas provided the basketball court. Columbus year and a half ago. donated a picnic table. A regidora named Carmen The young woman I interviewed said, “If my hus- at City Hall provided two streetlights. The Deming band was hurting me, the police would arrest him.” development group Border Partners found people to Hector Ramirez trusted the police to get rid of drunks Turquoise Poodle build playground equipment. McDonald’s in Deming in the park. All Breed Professional Grooming donated its giant play equipment called the Tobog- gan, and Palomas zoologist Joel Carreon helped get he drug organization’s structure still persists the trees. despite Calderón’s drug war, like tough ten- 500 E. Buckeye—DEMING • 575-496-9799 I wondered why they have planted so many trees, dons that are almost impossible to cut, while Over 35 Years Experience • Walk-ins Welcome and Hector responded, “To have a green place in Tremaining harmless and invisible to most people. Palomas—a forest.” I counted 65 pine trees, many The general feeling among those I talk to in the just a couple of feet tall and ringed with tires, plus streets, businesses and homes is that you won’t get maybe two-thirds that many deciduous trees. hurt if you don’t say the wrong things about the drug There are informal volleyball and basketball traffickers. The organization has basically gone un- games of school kids and adults, with official T-shirts. derground. Accounting & Tax Service “No one used to come,” Hector said, speaking of I don’t have to work up my courage anymore to go the time the park existed without the new equipment to Palomas. I hear that “health tourists” are returning and trees. more and more. Alma Villezcas But the night of the fundraiser I counted 22 cars Visiting Palomas is probably not too different Accountant and Tax Preparer on one side of the park and 12 on another. “During from visiting Italy at the height of the Mafia’s pow- (520) 591-0012 [school] vacation, the number doubles,” he said. ers, which millions of American tourists did over the “There’s not enough parking.” years. Probably any poor country that you visit has FAX (575) 546-9105 People say they stay till 9 or 10 at night with- crime networks unseen to tourists. Prepare sus [email protected] out worry. “Families socialize here, children play,” Palomas has changed dramatically in practical impuestos facilmente 618 W. Cedar St., Deming, NM 88030 said Hector. “What matters is what you feel inside, terms for most people in the last three or four years. because of what you do for others.” He poked my It’s a world apart from what it was, though crime’s forearm with his knuckles, showing his enthusi- vague forms still float beneath the surface.k asm. Now! He said that if they find drunks hanging out in the Outside ’SS MMAAR park, he calls the police and they’re taken away. The To help the people of Palomas, AA’ RKK vandalism that has occurred has slowed down. see our list of resources at YY EE www.desertexposure.com/palo- Picnic Tables!OO NEW STORE TT I also asked Hector what he knew about “Pan- mas/index.php. YY L cho.” He said he doesn’t know anything. Borderlines columnist Marjorie • ATM • PHONECARDS L Lilly lives in Deming. C he man known as the jefe de los narcos in Palo- • LOTTERY mas was killed on the first weekend in May. It Visit Thunder Lube, too! didn’t happen in Palomas. Depending on whom Western Union services, including bill paying Tyou talk to, it happened either at the entronque (the T in the road a Visit our deli—Fresh burritos and full menu half-hour south of Palomas) or in Check out our beer cave—And nd your favorite Janos, over an hour south of the cold beer, cigarettes, imported beverages, ice and more! border. Liquor service licensed for quinceaneras, weddings. Everybody knows his name was Pancho, but nobody seems to 1620 S. Columbus Hwy. know his last name. Rumor has it Deming, NM he was killed by some higher-up Tires • Wheels • Shocks • Brakes • Lift Kits • Alignment • Struts in the Juarez Cartel, which he be- 5 am - 12 midnight Mon-Sat longed to. (The Juarez Cartel con- 6 am - 12 midnight Sunday 1715 East Pine, Deming (575) 544-2446 trolled Palomas before Calderón’s 575-546-4109 war and still does.) 2820½ Hwy. 180E, Silver City (575) 388-1521 32 JUNE 2013 www.desertexposure.com

The Starry Dome • Bert Stevens Watch the Skies (times MDT) June 8, 9:56 a.m.—New Moon Coma Berenices, Berenice’s Hair June 12, 11 a.m.—Mercury 24 degrees east of Sun June 16, 11:24 a.m.—First Quarter Moon Plus the planets for June. June 20, 11 a.m.—Mercury 1.9 degrees south of Venus Coma Berenices is high in our 11:04 p.m.—June Solstice southern sky on June evenings. June 23—5:32 a.m.—Full Moon With the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies June 29—10:53 p.m.—Last Quarter Moon in southern Coma and the Coma Cluster of Galaxies in the north, there are many galaxies in this constellation. These include the The Planets for June ars and Jupiter are too close to the Sun to spiral galaxy M100, the ellipti- be seen this month, but Venus, Mercury cal galaxy M85 and the almost and Saturn are all in our evening sky. Last edge-on spiral M98. You can also Mmonth, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury were close to- find the interacting galaxies NGC gether, but this month we will have Mercury travel- 4676, known as “The Mice” being downward, passing Venus, as it leaves the eve- cause of the trails of stars that have ning sky. been pulled out of each galaxy by Mercury will start the month about four degrees the other. above and slightly to the right of Venus, about 13 degrees above the west-northwestern horizon as it gets dark. Mercury will continue to move upward faster than Venus, until it approaches its farthest point from the Sun on June 12. Venus will then catch up with Mercury and pass two degrees north of it on June 20. Mercury then turns westward and heads back For a larger, printable version of this map, visit www.desertexposure.com toward the Sun, disappearing into the twilight by the end of the month. At midmonth, Mercury will be magnitude +0.9 and its disc will be 8.8 seconds-of-arc he constellation Coma Berenices, Berenice’s Coma also boasts a few galaxies that do not be- across. The disc will be 31% illuminated, becoming Hair, is just south of overhead, crossing the long to either cluster. One is NGC 4314, a barred more of a crescent each day. The Messenger of the meridian early during our June evenings. This spiral galaxy in far northeastern Coma. This gal- Gods spends the entire month in Gemini, first travel- Tconstellation is actually named after a historical fig- axy is magnitude 11.4 and 4.2 by 3.7 minutes-of-arc ing east and then turning around and heading west. It ure, Queen Berenice II of Egypt, wife of Ptolemy III across. It was observed in 1976 by Fritz Benedict, sets around 9:55 p.m. Euergetes. The famous Greek astronomer Claudius who was using a 2.7-meter telescope at McDonald Venus starts the month in far eastern Taurus, Ptolemy did not include it in his list of 48 constella- Observatory in western Texas. He was assigned travels eastward across all of Gemini and ends the tions in The Almagest, even though he also lived in to track Earth satellites for the Air Force, but be- month in Cancer. At midmonth it sets around 9:45 Alexandria, Egypt, somewhat later. He considered tween passes, he would use the telescope to ob- p.m. and shines at magnitude -3.9. The Goddess of these stars a tuft at the end of the tail of the neigh- serve other objects. Love’s disc is 93% illuminated and 10.6 seconds-of- boring Leo the Lion, rather than a separate constel- When Benedict looked at NGC 4314, it was very arc across, becoming less full as the month goes on. lation. smooth with little star formation, probably due to Saturn is 44 degrees up in the south-southeast Northeast of the Egyptian empire lay the Seleu- most of the gas being stripped out by a collision with as it starts to get dark. It is spending the month in cid Empire. After a falling out at the Selecuid court, another galaxy. But down in the center of NGC 4314 Virgo, very near the 4.2-magnitude star 98-Kappa Ptolemy III Euergetes’ eldest sister, Berenice Pher- he saw what looked like a separate little spiral gal- Virginis. Now well after opposition, the Ringed nophorus, was murdered along with her infant son. axy. This fascinated him and NGC 4314 became his Planet shines at magnitude +0.4, with a disc 18.1 Because of this murder, Ptolemy III invaded Syria, favorite galaxy. seconds-of-arc across at midmonth. The Rings are starting the Third Syrian War. Benedict would work on NGC 4314 on and off. In 41.0 seconds-of-arc across and tilted down 17.2 de- In prosecuting the war, Ptolemy III undertook a 1993 he observed it with the Hubble Space Telescope grees with the northern face showing. Saturn sets particularly dangerous mission. Queen Berenice II and was able to resolve its very center, finding a ring around 3:20 a.m. swore to the goddess Aphrodite to sacrifice her beau- of active star formation regions. The young stars in The Sun reaches its northernmost point in our tiful, long blonde hair if her husband returned safely this nuclear ring are incredibly young, only 1 million sky on June 20 for the June Solstice. This marks the from the mission. When he did, the queen cut off her to 15 million years old, while the whole galaxy is beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hair and placed it on the altar in Aphrodite’s temple. around 10 billion years old. hemisphere. This will be the longest day of the year, The next morning, the hair was missing. The court The star-forming ring is only about 1,000 light- with the corresponding shortest night, so make the astrologer told the king that Aphrodite had taken the years across—tiny compared to the rest of the gal- most of our few hours of darkness and “keep watch- hair and put it in sky as a small group of stars we now axy. The tiny spiral Benedict saw in the center of ing the sky”! k know as Coma Berenices. NGC 4314 was dust that had been stripped out of Even though Claudius Ptolemy did not include it the galaxy in the original collision, but was being in his list of constellations, he did at one point men- pulled back and falling all the way to the nuclear ring An amateur astronomer tion it as a “lock of hair.” Coma Berenices did not be- to form these young stars. While these (and other) for more than 40 years, Bert Stevens is co-director come a recognized constellation until cartographer observations have explained the overall mystery of of Desert Moon Observa- Caspar Vopel put it on his 1536 celestial globe. Ty- NGC 4314, there is still much more to learn about the tory in Las Cruces. cho Brahe, frequently credited with giving Coma its interactions between the inner nuclear ring and the constellation status, did not list it until his 1602 star rest of the galaxy. catalog. Coma Berenices is composed of about 15 fourth- magnitude stars, scattered in no particular pattern. 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Celebrating 11 Years! African Odyssey Two Silver City physicians had to go back to basics Facials • Body Treatments • Spa Manicures & Pedicures Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Body Sugaring • Waxing to help patients on a medical mission to Nigeria. Try a Summertime hen Dr. Roland Snure first found himself in a Soother dim and dingy operating Wroom in southeastern Nigeria late with last year, he immediately wished the he were back in the United States. As an American surgeon with a Datura practice in Silver City at Surgical Refresh Associates, Snure admits he has come to expect the high standard Facial Treatment of a sterile environment, sophisti- and the Sole cated diagnostics and—at a bare minimum—general anesthetic for Survivor Pedicure surgery. “What we actually admin- istered, and what was available,” Available in Silver City exclusively at Datura he recalls, “is known mostly as a pain killer for horses.” Personal Attention from 108 E. Broadway In Historic Downtown Silver City Snure, who is chief of surgery Cheri Crane at Gila Regional Medical Center, Owner/Therapist 575-534-0033 ©DE is one of thousands of doctors, Open Monday-Friday and the 2nd Saturday each month nurses and dentists who journey each year to desperate parts of Dr. Victor A. Nwachuku (left) and Dr. Roland Snure traveled from Silver the world. He works according to City to Nwachuku’s home town in Nigeria on a medical mission. BARON DENTAL CLINIC the Hippocratic Oath, to “treat the sick to the best of one’s ability,” called “primitive camp-outs” turned into luxurious Complete Family Dentistry and nowhere is that care more critical than for the outings. “I think this is what many Americans see • Dental Implants • Cosmetic Dentistry people of Mbaise, in Nigeria. when they visit.” But Snure wanted to experience • Dentures • Porcelain and Gold Crowns For over two weeks in late December and early something more. • Bridges • Porcelain Fillings January, Snure, along with friend and colleague, Dr. • Partials • Extractions Victor A. Nwachuku, journeyed to Nigeria, a world as t was Nwachuku, an OB/GYN at Cassie Health Dr. Alejandro Baron L. • Root Canals • Cleanings tainted and raw as its chaotic, colonial history. Here Center for Women and GRMC’s chief of staff, who you’ll find people like Folorunsho Alakaija, a Nigeri- proposed plans for a second trip to Africa. Dra. Yolanda Navarrete O. Free Transportation OPEN an oil tycoon, one of the I Snure says, “I re- U.A.C.J. (from Columbus parking lot available) Mon-Sat Toll Free 1-877-443-7593 or 1-505-990-6047 • [email protected] 10 richest women in the member he said to me, world—an icon among ‘Roland, do you want to 150 million others who see the real Africa? Do can only imagine the you want to be part of luxury of clean water, a medical mission?” In electricity and access to the end, it was an offer affordable medicine. Snure could not easily “What I saw were peo- ignore. “Victor explained (575) 531-0124 ple living on less than a the many needs there— dollar a day,” says Snure, the primitive settings we who grew up in Apache, would mostly work with, Ariz., and attended Ani- the noise of generators, mas High School. “Of and the inferior medical course, I’ve seen real equipment we would use. poverty up close, too, But I didn’t have a clue SINCE in Mexico and in the re- about the situation we mote stretches of the would find ourselves in.” 1970 Southwest.” But nothing What Snure found in could prepare him for Nwachuku’s home vil- the reality of Nigeria. Dr. Snure with a patient in Nigeria. lage was sweltering heat, His first trip to Af- flashlight-lit care, and a rica took him to Zimbabwe in 2012. “Growing up, country plagued by corruption, poverty and the des- I’d seen photos of the country’s natural beauty and perate need for medical care. “I have to say (as word heard stories of the history,” Snure says. That visit got out) there would be long lines of people waiting at was a high-end American tour with air conditioning, the doors each morning,” says Snure. There were few indoor plumbing and upscale restaurants, where so- phones, “but somehow, they heard that two Ameri- can doctors were coming here. So people arrived, on foot, many in great pain, to get any treatment available.”

ictor Nwachuku knows Mbaise, a region in Nigeria still dominated by subsis- tenceV farming, well. It is a place where his father, Emmanuel Uka- chukwu Nwachuku, left a legacy of humanitarian work. “My father was a very giving person and a leader in this town,” says Nwachuku. “When his own father died, he raised six siblings and put them all through high school. Over the years, he helped establish the first medical Dr. Nwachuku and Dr. Snure in their Nigerian operating room. Says system of care here. So there is a Snure, “When I saw the real conditions of this facility, I had to think foundation now for care—there about backing out for a time. We had no diagnostic/ultrasound scan- are medical supplies and equip- ning equipment and few medications. And I thought to myself, ‘How ment shipped here each month. can I actually function in this as a doctor?’” The buildings have been upgrad- DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 35

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Call 575-388-3786 for appointment & free 15-min consultation and supplies through, it’s Nonetheless, Snure working, but there is no says, “It’s hard to believe, guarantee with delivery.” given the conditions, Unfortunately, there is but these people could a lucrative black market not thank us enough. in Nigeria, kidnapping They’d fall to the floor in Women’s happens, and people gratitude. It didn’t mat- NEW! barter for food and ser- ter how much pain they Cancer Support Group vices while corruption had experienced; we had and bribery is common changed their life.” to small and large vil- “In the future, I would Thursday, June 6 lages alike. Snure says like to see many more from 6 – 7 p.m. that travel with armed people get involved with facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Froese body guards is not out this mission,” says Nwa- of the ordinary for peo- chuku of his hope for ple who can afford it. clinical improvements, For more information, contact At Nwachuku’s family Says Dr. Snure, ““More than anything, it really more structure, and a compound, both doctors changed my perception of this world—of my role as working medical triage the Health Council 388-1198 ext. 10. relied on armed security a doctor.” system. “My father taught Email: [email protected] when moving throughout me a great deal about the city and for protection day to day. And this time, hard work. 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Few people realize that 204A West Markeet Street their understanding of many things is not the same Negative Communication Silver City, NM 88061 as how others understand them. ommunication with a negative emotional tone A Licensed Independent & Clinical Social Worker Abstract concepts have conceptual meanings that drives and empowers the negative and fearful are often far removed from physical reality. Abstract side of relationships. Reasonable differences concepts such as love or truth are not physically palpa- Cof opinion are seen as threatening when that nega- ble or measurable. They are based on meaning found in tive atmosphere is activated, leading to defensive our experiences and are mental cre- wars of blaming so that every ations. Unfortunately, most people disagreement becomes a harm- don’t realize that their understand- Nonverbal aspects of ful conflict. Verbal abuse such ing of so many things is personal, as angry ranting, harsh criticism, not universal. communication humiliation and name-calling can Because they are individually account for 75% of result, inflicting a great deal of interpreted, abstract concepts are damage and too frequently lead- largely based on culture and back- our messages. This is ing to escalating harm. Harsh ver- ground, and there is lots of po- often where some bal abuse also plays a grooming tential for mismatches. Societies, role in physical and sexual abuse, generations, families, cultures, communication goes destabilizing the recipient so they races, classes and genders have wrong. feel less worthy and may deserve unique points of view and belief being bullied and violated. systems, and each is liable to Much negative communica- dozens of biases and prejudices that affect all of us. tion is not consciously motivated to harm others, as These preconceptions are often impossible to sepa- criticism and blaming are usually old habits that are Acupuncture & Allergy Center rate when we are talking about matters of values and byproducts of people’s upbringings. Negative com- ethics. Even fundamental values may be interpreted munication can also be subtle, often working quietly JoAnne Galbraith, Doctor of Oriental Medicine differently by members of the same family. to undermine others’ power and/or self-esteem in in- Language can be the source of misunderstandings dividual situations. 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Body, Mind & Spirit Grant County Weekly Events Support groups, classes and more. Home

Sundays Vicki, 388-8114, or Virginia, 388- TOPS—5 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Archaeology Society—First Sun. 4870. Church, 1915 Swan, 538-9447. of every month, field trip. 536-3092, Slow Flow Yoga—11:30 a.m. Women’s Cancer Support [email protected]. 5:30-7 p.m. First Church of Harmony, Group—1st Thurs. 6-7 p.m. GRMC Bead Society—1 p.m. Alotta Gelato 609 Arizona St., Becky Glenn, (404) Conference Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. 388-1362. 234-5331. 388-1198, ext. 10. Bingo—1st and 2d Sun. Doors open Social Services—Noon. Red Barn, Vinyasa Flow Yoga—11:30 a.m 12:30 p.m., games start 1:35 p.m. 707 Silver Heights Blvd. 538-5666. First Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona Benefits Salvation Army and Post 18 TEA Party Patriots—2nd and 4th St., Becky Glenn, (404) 234-5331. charities. American Legion Post 18, 409 Tues. 6 p.m. Red Barn Steakhouse, 708 Yoga class—Free class taught W. College Ave. 534- 0780 Silver Heights Blvd. 388-4143. by Colleen Stinar. 1-2 p.m. Episcopal Holistic Presentations—11 a.m. Wednesdays Church fellowship hall, 7th and Texas. Deming Acupuncture PeaceMeal Coop Deli. 534-9703 Archaeology Society—Third Weds. Fridays Prayer and Study in the Eastern of every month. Oct.-Nov., Jan.-April 7 Kundalini Yoga—Noon. A Daily Manning Hudson, DOM Orthodox Tradition—Sunset. The- p.m. Silver City Women’s Club. Summers Practice, 104 N. Texas St. Doctor of Oriental Medicine otokos Retreat Center, 5202 Hwy. 152, 6 p.m. location TBA. 536-3092, whud- Overeaters Anonymous—6 p.m. Santa Clara. 537-4839, theotokos@ [email protected]. Gila Regional Medical Center confer- Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture zianet.com. Back Country Horsemen—2nd ence room. 313-9400. Mondays Weds. 6 p.m. Gila Regional Medical Silver City Woman’s Club—2d Herbal Formulas & Remedies A Course in Miracles—6:30 p.m., Center Conference Room. Subject to Fri., 10:30 a.m., lunch 12 p.m. 411 600 N. Hudson. Information, 534-9172 change. 574-2888. Silver Heights Blvd. 313-1091. Adult & Pediatric Treatments or 534-1869. Curbside Consulting—Free for Taizé—2d Friday. Service of prayer, AARP Chapter #1496—Third nonprofits. 9 a.m.-noon. Wellness songs, scripture readings and quiet con- Monday. 12:30 p.m. Senior Center, Coalition, 409 N. Bullard, Lisa Jimenez, templation. 6:30 p.m. Episcopal Church 206 S. Silver, Deming, NM • o: 575-546-2211 • c: 505-660-4363 ©DE 205 W. Victoria. Contact Marcia Fisch, 534-0665, ext. 232, lisa@wellnesscoali- of the Good Shepherd, 538-2015. 388-1298 tion.org, Woodcarving Club—2d and 4th AARP Widowed Persons—Second Food Addicts Anonymous Fridays except holidays. 1 p.m. Senior Mondays. 11 a.m. Glad Tidings Church. Women’s Group—6:30 p.m. 1000 N Center. 313-1518. Contact Sally, 537-3643. Hudson St., 519-1070. Youth Space—5:30-10 p.m. Loud Al-Anon—12:05 p.m. First Presby- Grant County Democratic Party— music, video games, chill out. Satellite/ terian Church, 1915 Swan, Silver City. 2nd Weds. Potluck at 5:30 p.m., meet- Wellness Coalition. Contact Valerie, 313-2561. ing at 6:30 p.m. Sen. Howie Morales’ Saturdays Art Class—-9-10:45 a.m. Silver building, 3060 E. Hwy. 180. Alcoholics Anonymous Begin- roup editation City Senior Citizen Center. Beginners to G M —5:30 p.m., A ners—6 p.m. Lions Club, 8th & Bullard advanced. Contact Jean 519-2977. Daily Practice, 104 N. Texas St. 388- (entrance at Big Ditch behind Domino’s). ARTS Anonymous—5:30 p.m. Art- 2425. Newcomers and seasoned members ists Recovering through the Twelve Steps. Ladies Golf Association—8 a.m. welcome. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 tee time. Silver City Golf Course. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support— N. Swan St. 534-1329. PFLAG—(Parents, Families and 10 a.m.-noon. Gila Regional Medical Gentle Yoga—5:30-7 p.m. First Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 1st Weds. Center Conference Room. Margaret, Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona St., 5:30 p.m. Sparks Clinic, 1000 N. Hud- 388-4539. Becky Glenn, (404) 234-5331. son. 590-8797. Blooming Lotus Meditation—1 Ping Pong—5:30-7 p.m. Grant Ping Pong—5:30-7 p.m. Grant p.m. Details: 313-7417, blooming-lotus- County Convention Center. Beginners County Convention Center. Beginners [email protected]. 7-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m. Double Feature Blockbuster Mega rostate ancer upport roup Silver City Squares—Dancing P C S G — Hit Movie Night—5:30-11 pm. Satel- 7-9 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 1915 3rd Weds. 6:30 p.m. Gila Regional lite/Wellness Coalition. N. Swan St. Kay, 388-4227, or Linda, Medical Center Conference Room. 388- Evening Prayer in the Eastern Or- Hypnotherapy++ 534-4523. 1198 ext. 10. thodox Tradition—5 p.m. Theotokos Hypnotherapy Training Classes Tai Chi for Better Balance—1 Republican Party of Grant Retreat Center, 5202 Hwy. 152, Santa • • p.m., Senior Center. Call Lydia Moncada County—Third Weds. 6 p.m. Red Barn. Clara. 537-4839, theotokos@zianet. Past Life and Life-Between Lives Regression to register, 534-0059. Traumatic Brain Injury Support com. • Group—3:30-5 p.m. All-Purpose Room, Tuesdays Kids Bike Ride—10 a.m., Bikeworks, Billy Casper Wellness Center, Hudson I AM WOWED Program+++ Alcoholics Anonymous—Men’s 815 E. 10th St. Dave Baker, 590-2166. • St. & Hwy. 180. James, 537-2429, or group, 7 a.m. Unitarian Fellowship Hall. Narcotics Anonymous—6 p.m. 3845 N. Swan. Jerry, 534-4866. Danita, 534-9057. New 180 Club, 1661 Hwy. 180 E. Madonna Kettler, PhD Bayard Al-Anon—6:30 p.m. Ba- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support— Sadhana Morning Prayer, Medita- yard Community Center. 575-537-3141. 1-3 p.m. Senior Center. Margaret, tion, Yoga—Last Sat. 5-7 a.m. A Daily The Center for Inner Peace, LLC 388-4539. Thursdays Practice, 104 N. Texas, 388-2425. 575-534-1291 [email protected] Bayard Historic Mine Tour— 2nd Cancer Support Group—1st Thurs. Spinning Group—1st Sat., 1-3 Tuesday. Meet at Bayard City Hall, 800 6 p.m. Gila Regional Medical Center p.m. Yada Yada Yarn, 614 N. Bullard, Central Ave., by 9:30 a.m. $5 fee cov- Board Room. 388-1198 ext. 10. 388-3350. ers two-hour bus tour of historic mines Cardiac Support Group—3rd Vinyasa Flow Yoga—10 a.m. All plus literature and map; call 537-3327 Thurs. 4 p.m. Grant County Business and levels. First Church of Harmony, 609 for reservation. Conference Center, 3031 Hwy180E, Arizona St., Becky Glenn, (404) 234- Compassionate Friends—4th 590-2578. 5331. k Reflexology Tuesday. 6:30 p.m. Support for those De-stressing Medita- Professional Foot Massage who’ve lost a child. Episcopal Church, tions—12-12:45 p.m. New Church Parish Hall, 7th and Texas St. Charlene of the SW Desert, 1302 Bennett St. Profound Relaxation Mitchell, 534-1134. 313-4087. Figure/Model Drawing—4-6 p.m. Grant County Rolling Stones Malika Crozier, C.R. Contact Sam, 388-5583. Gem and Mineral Society—2nd Thurs. Gila Writers—6:30 p.m. Gila 6 p.m. Senior Center, 204 W. Victoria 575-534-9809 Regional Medical Center Conference St. Kyle, 538-5706. By appointment...Silver City, NM Room, 1313 E. 32nd St. Trish Heck, Hatha Yoga—5:30 p.m. First Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona St. Reach more than 30,000 [email protected] [email protected], 538-4072 . Feet First Kiwanis Club—Noon. Red Barn, Lori Zitzmann. readers, in print and online, Young Living Essential Oils Independent Dist. #2107 Historic Mining District & Tour- for Fitness Compliments all Healing Modalities 708 Silver Heights Blvd., 590-0540. interested in Body, Mind & Los Comadres Cancer Support ism Meeting—Second Thurs. 10 a.m. Group—1st Tues. 6 p.m. Business and Bayard Community Center, 290 Hurley Spirit! Conference Center, 3031 Hwy. 180 E. Ave., Bayard. 537-3327. Kundalini Yoga—5:30 p.m. A (next to Ace). 388-1198 ext. 10. [email protected] Reiki Circle—First Tuesday of the Daily Practice, 104 N. 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Alotta Words about ALOTTA GELATO Wow, it’s June, and chances are that you’re searching desperately for a gift for Dad, a grad, or the newlyweds. Well, look no further— help is on the way! When you visit ALOTTA GELATO at 619 N. Bullard St. in beautiful Downtown Silver City’s Arts & Cultural (and Gelato!) District, we will be happy to sell you one of our valuable gift certificates, available in any amount— truly a tasteful gift! Since it’s also the time of year for picnics and other gatherings, we want to remind you that our delicious low-fat Italian gelato is available in hand-packed pints and quarts in Red or Green your choice of flavors (and yes, we can pack several flavors into each insulated container). We’ve got 20 flavors on hand in our main display case (including 9 dairy-free fruit flavors), several others in our Grab & Go case, and at least one Sugar-Free flavor sweetened with Splenda®! Southwest New Mexico’s best restaurant guide. Speaking of flavors, our Cherries Jubilee has become a real favorite; creamy vanilla gelato enhanced with imported tart Amarena cherries makes for an irresistible treat! [Author’s ed or Green? is Desert Exposure’s guide to a brief capsule of our review and a notation of which note: I’ve been having a hard time staying away from this stuff myself!] dining in southwest New Mexico. The listings issue it originally appeared in. Stories from all back Remember that we also carry delicious dessert items such as Key Lime Bars, Chocolate here—a sampling of our complete and recently issues of Desert Exposure from January 2005 on are Chip Brownies, Triple Lemon Cheesecake, slices of flourless Chocolate Raspberry Torte, Rcompletely updated guide online at www.desertexpo- available on our Web site. cookies, and big honkin’ wedges of triple-layer Carrot Cake— plus hot and cold drinks to sure.com—include some of our favorites and restau- Though every effort has been made to make go with them. rants we’ve recently reviewed. We emphasize non-na- these listings complete and up-to-date, errors and is open 7 (count ‘em!) days a week, beginning at Noon every day ALOTTA GELATO tional-chain restaurants with sit-down, table service . omissions are inevitable and restaurants may make until 9:00 PM (Sunday through Thursday) or 10:00 PM (Friday and Saturday)— sometimes even later. School’s out, so come on by, bring your friends/family/ With each listing, we include a brief categorization changes after this issue goes to press. That’s why we neighbors/significant others and experience the best gelato in the state! One last thing: of the type of cuisine plus what meals are served: urge you to help us make Red or Green? even better. our gelato is not frozen yogurt, Italian ice, soft serve, ice milk, frozen beads or any of that B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner. Unless otherwise Drop a note to Red or Green? c/o Desert Exposure, phony stuff— it’s simply the best home-made ice cream you’ve ever tasted (and to think noted, restaurants are open seven days a week. Call PO Box 191, Silver City, NM 88062, fax 534-4134, or that the Italians have had this all along)! Thanks for reading; as a token of our apprecia- for exact hours, which change frequently. All phone email [email protected]. tion for you, our valued customer, bring this ad for 25¢ off any size gelato for each member of your party. numbers are area code 575 except as specified. We Remember, these print listings represent only also note with a star (*) restaurants where you can highlights. You can always find the complete, updat- Visit us online at: www.alottagelato.com pick up copies of Desert Exposure. ed Red or Green? guide online at www.desertexpo- Alotta Gelato - 619 N. Bullard St., If we’ve recently reviewed a restaurant, you’ll find sure.com. Bon appétit! in Downtown Silver City -575-534-4995 GRANT COUNTY Sat. L D, Sun. D only, weekend brunch, Nancy’s Silver Café, 514 N. Bul- Silver City catering. lard St., 388-3480. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. Adobe Springs Café, 1617 Silver Diane’s Bakery & Deli, The Hub, B L D. Heights Blvd., 538-3665. “Under new Suite A, Bullard St., 534-9229. “Top- The Parlor at Diane’s, 510 N. ownership and refocusing on what has notch pastries in the morning, deli Bullard St., 538-8722. Beer and wine made it a longtime Silver City favor- lunch or…dinner. . . Diane’s new Deli bar, sandwiches, light bites: Tues.-Sun. ite: excellent breakfasts and lunches.” has it all—to go!” (Sept. 2007) Artisan afternoons. (April 2011) Breakfast items, burgers, breads, sandwiches, deli, baked goods: Peace Meal Burrito Bar, The Hub, sandwiches: Mon.-Thur. B L, Sat. & Sun. B L D.* 6th and Bullard, 388-0106. “Slow-roast- B L D.* Don Juan’s Burritos, 418 Silver ed beef, pork and chicken options in Alotta Gelato, 619 N. Bullard St., Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Mexican: B L. addition to vegetarian and vegan fare… 534-4995. Gelato, desserts and hot Drifter Pancake House, 711 Silver with a commitment to provide food that drinks: All day.* Heights Blvd., 538-2916. Breakfast, is organic and healthy.” (January 2013) Asian Buffet, 1740 Hwy. 180E, American: B L, breakfast served through- Chipotle-style burrito bar: Weds.-Mon. 388-0777. “A boundless buffet that out. L early D.* would satisfy the Mongol hordes.” (April Eat Your Heart Out, 800 W. Pretty Sweet Emporium, 312 N. 2010) Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, sushi: Market, 313-9005. Catering. * Bullard St., 388-8600. Dessert, ice L D. Gallo Pinto, 901 N. Hudson St., cream: Mon.-Sat.* Billy’s BBQ and Wood-Fired 597-3663. Mexican: B L D. Q’s Southern Bistro and Brewery, Pizza, Hwy 180E, 388-1367. “A Gil-A Beans, 1304 N. Bennett St. 101 E. College Ave., 534-4401. “Q’s freewheeling mixture of barbequed ribs Coffeeshop.* Southern Bistro has found its niche and and brisket, freshly made pasta, Cajun Golden Star, 1602 Silver Heights honed its ‘elevated pub’ menu to excel- catfish, seared Ahi tuna, authentic Greek Blvd., 388-2323. “If you sometimes long lence to serve its fun-loving, casual din- gyros, and pizzas baked in a wood- for the guilty pleasures of the Chinese ing crowd.” (October 2010) American, fired oven and featuring a wide range of food served at a mall food court—think steaks, barbecue, brewpub: Mon.-Sat. innovative toppings.” (November 2010) Panda Express—or just want your L D. Barbecue, pizza, gyros, pasta: Tues.-Fri. wontons without waiting, there’s good Red Barn, 708 Silver Heights Blvd., D. Sat.-Sun. L D. Italian nights Weds., news…. Normal appetites will find the 538-5666. “From the friendly staff Sat.* three-item combo tough to finish, so to the down-home food—steaks, of Bryan’s Pit Barbecue, Mimbres Val- plan on leftovers whether you’re eating course, plus chicken, seafood, burgers, ley Self Storage and RV Park, (660) 247- in or taking out. All of it’s plenty tasty, sandwiches and a sampling of superb 3151 or (660) 247-3160. “Authentic and you can enjoy it just like in the food Mexican fare—you might be settling Southern-style barbecue.…. Brisket, pork court.” (February 2007) Chinese: L D. in for lunch or dinner at an especially ribs, chicken and sausage dinners, pulled Grandma’s Café, 900 Silver Heights large ranch house.” (October 2009) pork and chopped brisket sandwiches.” Blvd., 388-2627. American, Mexican: Steakhouse: L D.* (August 2010). Now also BBQ tenderloin B L.* River Ranch Market, 300 S. and smoked turkey. Barbecue: L D. Grinder Mill, 403 W. College Ave., Bullard, 597-6328. Grass-fed meats, Café Oso Azul at Bear Mountain 538-3366. Mexican: B L D.* pastured poultry, gluten-free baked Lodge, 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road, Healthy Eats, 303 E. 13th St., goods, to-go soups and stews, cast-iron 538-2538. “Bear Mountain Lodge 534-9404. Sandwiches, burritos, salads, cooking. Weds.-Sat. * blends food, art and natural beauty into smoothies: L. Sabor, 1700 Mountain View Road, a memorable experience that pleases all Jalisco Café, 100 S. Bullard St., 388-2737. Mexican, sandwiches: B L D. the senses.… The menu changes daily, 388-2060. “The Mexican restaurant Shevek & Co., 602 N. Bullard St., with entrées that are always imaginative where you take out-of-town guests…. 534-9168. “If sampling new types of and tasty—comfort food in a form that Jalisco’s massive menu goes well beyond food is part of the adventure of traveling most of our mothers would never have the traditional combination plates, for you, you only have to go as far as Second thought of producing.” (March 2011) though it has those, too.” (December Shevek & Co. Restaurant in Silver City to Weekend brunch, weekday L by reserva- 2007) Mexican: Mon.-Sat. L D. take a culinary tour around the world.” Location tion only.* Java the Hut, 611-A N. Bullard St., (May 2013) Mediterranean: Fri.-Tues. D.* Chinese Palace, 1010 Highway 534-4103. Espresso and coffeeshop: Silver Bowling Center Café, 2020 Now Open 180E, 538-9300. “All the food is Mon.-Sat.* Memory Lane, 538-3612. American, cooked to order. This means that not Javalina Coffee House, 201 N. Bul- Mexican, hamburgers: L D.* on Saturdays only does every dish arrive at the table lard St., 388-1350. Coffeehouse.* Sunrise Espresso, 1530 N. Hudson, freshly cooked and steaming, but also Kountry Kitchen, 1505 N. Hudson 388-2027. Coffeeshop: Mon.-Sat. B L, Sunrise Espresso II that you can tailor any dish to suit your St., 388-4512. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. B L early D. taste.” (October 2012) Chinese: Mon.- early D, Sun. B only.* Sunrise Espresso, 1212 E. 32nd St., 1212 East 32nd St. Fri. L D. La Cocina Restaurant, 201 W. Col- 534-9565. Coffeeshop, bakery: Mon.- Now offering Smoothies Courtyard Café, Gila Regional lege Ave., 388-8687. Mexican: L D. Fri. B L, early D, Sat. B L only.* Medical Center, 538-4094. American: B La Familia, 503 N. Hudson St., 388- Terry’s Original Barbeque, Hwy. 4600. Mexican: Tues.-Sun. B L D.* 180 and Ranch Club Road. Barbeque to Come on in or use our convenient drive-through. Enjoy freshly L, with special brunch Sundays.* Curious Kumquat, 111 E. College La Mexicana, Hwy. 180E and go: L D. baked treats and free WiFi. If you have the time, we offer a relax- Ave., 534-0337. “A hotspot of modern Memory Lane, 534-0142. “Carrying Tre Rosat Café, 304 N. Bullard St., ing comfortable location for informal meetings of getting culinary innovation. Lunch features on the legacy of unpretentious but tasty 654-4919. “The dinner menu ranges together with friends. soups, salads and sandwiches. Dinners and authentic Mexican food estab- from humbler (but not humdrum) fare are elaborate, imaginative, exotic five- lished many years ago at the family’s like burgers, pizzas and pastas to daily At Sunrise Espresso we specialize in high quality espresso drinks course culinary creations. Entrées always restaurant in Chihuahua.” (April 2013) specials that include more upscale items Mexican and American: B L, closed Tues. like grilled salmon and petite sirloin steak. designed to please the most discriminating tastes. The menu includes include vegetarian and vegan options… plus others determined by what local Lion’s Den, 208 W. Yankie, 654-0353. Appetizers include homemade chile lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and one of the best black cups of coffee ranchers have available.” (July 2010) Coffeeshop. relleno poppers, egg rolls (with specialty you will find anywhere. All our drinks can be made hot, frozen Contemporary: Mon. L, Tues.-Sat. L D.* Masa y Mas Tortilleria, Suite fillings changing from day to day) and (blended), or over ice, and most drinks can be made sugar free. Delightful Blend, 3030 N. Pinos C-The Hub Plaza, (505) 670-8775. the ever-popular, ever delicious bacon- Non-coffee drinks include Chai lattes, Italian cream sodas, and Altos Road, 388-2404. Coffeeshop. Tortillas, tacos, chimichangas, burritos, wrapped dates.” (August 2012) Interna- Diane’s Restaurant, 510 N. Bul- enchiladas, menudo, tamales and more. tional eclectic: Mon.-Fri. L, D. Sat. D. * assorted teas. lard St., 538-8722. “As they serve Mexican: Mon.-Sat. B L.* Vicki’s Eatery, 315 N. Texas, Diane’s fresh, inventive dishes, the Mi Casita, 2340 Bosworth Dr., 388-5430. “Serving hearty breakfasts, Silver City’s PREMIER Drive-Up Espresso Bar! staff will make you subtly aware you 538-5533. New Mexican cuisine: Mon.- sandwiches both cold and grilled, wraps 1530 N. Hudson • Silver City, NM • 575-388-2027 are indeed enjoying a big-city-caliber Thurs. L, Fri. L D. and salads that satisfy in a homey dining experience—without the least Millie’s Bake House, 215 W. yet sophisticated way. Don’t miss the Mon.-Fri. 6am to 4pm • Sat. 7am to 2pm bit of snootiness to detract from the fact Yankie, 597-2253. “The food is oven- German potato salad.” (Dec. 2009) New Second Location: 1212 E. 32nd St. • Silver City, NM that you are, nonetheless, in small-town fresh and innovative.” (November 2012) American: Mon.-Sat. B L. Sun. B.* New Mexico.” (Sept. 2007) Homemade Soup, salads, sandwiches, baked goods: Wrangler’s Bar & Grill, 2005 Mon.-Fri. 6am to 5pm • Sat. 8am-3pm American, Euro and Pacific Rim: Tues.- Tues.-Sat. * Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, burgers, DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 41

appetizers, salads: L D.* Café Agogo, 1120 Commerce Dr., Madrid Ave. #7, 524-0451. Mexican, Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 Suite A, 636-4580. Asian, American, American: B L D. W. Yankie St. Coffeeshop, coffee, home- sandwich, salad, rice bowl: Mon.-Sat. High Desert Brewing Company, made pastries and ice cream, fresh fruit L D. 1201 W. Hadley Ave., 525-6752. Brew smoothies.* Café de Mesilla en la Plaza, 2051 pub: L D.* Bayard Calle de Santiago, 652-3019. Coffee- International Delights, 1245 El house, deli, pastries, soups, sandwiches: Paseo Rd., 647-5956. Greek and Inter- Fidencio’s Taco Shop, 1108 Tom 800 W. Market • Silver City, NM 88061 Foy Blvd. Mexican: B L D. B L early D. national: B L D. Carillo’s Café, 330 S. Church, 523- Japanese Kitchen, 141 Roadrunner Little Nisha’s, 1101 Tom Foy Blvd., Visit us online cateringonmarket.com 537-3526. Mexican: Wed.-Sun. B L D. 9913. Mexican, American: Mon.-Sat. Parkway, 521-3555. Japanese: L D. ortas Los Compas, 1203 Tom Foy Blvd, L D. J.C. T , 1196 W. Picacho Ave., 654-4109. Sonoran-style Mexican, hot Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 2375 647-1408. Mexican: L D. dogs, portas, menudo: L D. Bataan Memorial Hwy., 382-9051. Jireh’s, 1445 W. Picacho. Mexican, Steakhouse: D. American: B L early D. Eat Your Heart Out M & A Bayard Café, 1101 N. Cen- tral Ave., 537-2251. “A down-to-earth, Cha Chi’s Restaurant, 2460 S. Lo- Jose Murphy’s, 1201 E. Amador friendly, unpretentious place—kind of a cust St #A, 522-7322. Mexican: B L D. (inside Ten Pin Alleys), 541-4064. Mexi- can provide food for all cross between a Mexican cantina and Chicago Southwest, 3691 E. can, American: L D. a 1950s home-style diner, serving tasty, Lohman, 521-8888. Gourmet hot dogs Josephina’s Old Gate Café, 2261 no-frills Mexican and American food and smoothies: Mon.-Sat. L D. Calle de Guadalupe, 525-2620. Pas- your catering needs. at reasonable prices.” (October 2011) Day’s Hamburgers, Water & Las tries, soups, salads, sandwiches: Mon.- Mexican and American: Mon.-Fri. B L D. Cruces St., 523-8665. Burgers: Mon.- Thur. L, Fri.-Sun. B L. Sat. L D. Katana Teppanyaki Grill, 1001 E. Spanish Café, 106 Central Ave., Give us 2-days notice 537-2640. Mexican, tamales and De La Vega’s Pecan Grill & Brew- University Ave., 522-0526. Japanese: menudo (takeout only): B. ery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Mon.-Fri. L D, Sat. D. “The restaurant uses local produce Kiva Patio Café, 600 E. Amador Sugar Shack, 1102 Tom Foy Blvd., and we can prepare 537-0500. Mexican: Sun.-Fri. B L. whenever possible, including the pecan Ave., 527-8206. Mexican, Southwest- wood pellets used in the smoking and ern, American: B L D. Cliff grilling. A lot of the foods and drinks La Cocina, 204 E. Conway Ave., dishes for you Parkey’s, 8414 Hwy. 180W, 535- are infused with pecans, and also with 524-3909. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. B L. 4000. Coffeeshop: Mon.-Sat. green chiles from Hatch, processed on La Mexicana Tortilleria, 1300 N. Hurley site. They even serve green chile vodka Solano Dr, 541-9617. Mexican: L D. to pick up. Gateway Grill, 2705 Hwy. 180E, and green chile beer.” (February 2010) La Nueva Casita Café, 195 N. 537-5001. “From Friday Steak Night to Pecan-smoked meats, sandwiches, Mesquite, 523-5434. Mexican and everyday American and Mexican food, steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. American: B L. worth hitting Hwy. 180 for.” (December Delicia’s Del Mar, 1401 El Paseo, La Posta Restaurant de Mesilla, 2011) American and Mexican: Sun.- 524-2396. Mexican, seafood: B L D. 2410 Calle De San Albino, 524-3524. Call 575-313-9005 Thur. B L, Fri.-Sat. B L D.* DG’s University Deli, 1305 E. Uni- “A restaurant with history hard-wired Lake Roberts versity Ave., 522-8409. Deli: B L D.* into the fiber of its being. Through or email us at ick s afé Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern, D ’ C , 2305 S. Valley Dr., building, menu and ownership, its roots 1122 Hwy. 35, 536-9649. “‘Rustic 524-1360. Mexican, burgers: Sun. B L, extend all the way back to the 1840s.” gourmet’… designed to appeal to the Mon.-Sat. B L D. (September 2011) Mexican , steakhouse: [email protected] eyes as well as the taste buds. And this is Dion’s Pizza, 3950 E. Lohman, L D, Sat.-Sun. and holidays also B. true of the items on the brunch menu, as 521-3434. Pizza: L D. Las Trancas, 1008 S. Solano Dr., Please go to our website cateringonmarket.com for a current price listing. well as those on the very different dinner Double Eagle, 2355 Calle De Gua- 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, burgers, menu.” (June 2012). Steaks, sandwich- dalupe, 523-6700. “All the steaks are fried chicken: L D, Sat.-Sun. also B. es, American: Thurs.-Fri. D, Sat.-Sun. aged on the premises in the restaurant’s Le Rendez-vous Café, 2701 W. Call 575-313-9005 or brunch and D. Tavern with soups, sand- own dedicated beef aging room… An Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. French Visit us online cateringonmarket.com wiches, Scotch eggs: Daily L D. array of award-winning margaritas and pastry, deli, sandwiches: Mon.-Sat. B L. orenzo s an m Spirit Canyon Lodge & Café, 684 deliciously decadent desserts.” (March L ’ P A , 1753 E. Uni- Hwy. 35, 536-9459. “For the German 2012) Southwestern, steaks, seafood: L versity Ave., 521-3505. Italian, pizza: sampler, café customers can choose two D, Sun. champagne brunch buffet. * L D. meat options from a revolving selection Dublin Street Pub, 1745 E. Univer- Los Compas Café, 6335 Bataan Me- that may include on any given day three sity Ave., 522-0932. Irish, American: morial W., 382-2025. Mexican: B L D. or four of the following: bratwurst, roast L D. Los Compas Café, 603 S. Nevarez A Fund Raiser to Benefit Bridge Community pork, schnitzel (a thin breaded and fried El Ahuua’s, 1001 E. University St., 523-1778. Mexican: B L D. pork chop), sauerbraten (marinated Ave., 556-9484. Mexican: B L D. Los Compas, 1120 Commerce Dr., roast of beef), stuffed cabbage leaves, El Patron Café, 1103 S. Solano Dr. 521-6228. Mexican: B L D.* Early Afternoon Supper or roladen (rolled beef with a sausage Mexican: Tues.-Thur., Sun. B L, Fri.-Sat. Los Mariachis, 754 N. Motel Blvd., and onion filling).” (July 2011) German B L early D. 523-7058. Mexican: B L D. specialties, American lunch and dinner El Sombrero Patio Café, 363 S. Main Street Bistro and Ale House, with entertainment by Sherry Terrazas entrées: Saturday midday D. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: L D. 139 N. Main St., 524-5977. Bistro fare, El Tiburon, 504 E. Amador, 647- beers: L, D Mon.-Sat. Mimbres 4233. Mexican, seafood, steak: L D. Maria’s, 1750 N. Solano Dr., 556- Sunday, June 16 lk ing afé E X- C , (352) 212-0448. Emilia’s, 2290 Calle de Parian, 652- 9571. Mexican: B L D. Home-style meals, sandwiches and des- 3007. Burgers, Mexican, soup, sand- Mesilla Valley Kitchen, 2001 E. serts: B L. wiches, pastry, juices, smoothies: L D. Lohman Ave. #103, 523-9311. Ameri- at 5:00 p.m. imbres alley afé M V C , 2964 Hwy. Empire Buffet, 510 S. Telshor Blvd., can, Mexican: B L.* 35, 536-2857. Mexican, American, 522-2333. Asian: L D. Meson de Mesilla, 1803 Avenida First United Methodist Church burgers: Mon.-Tues. B L, Wed.-Sun. B L Fork in the Road, 202 N. Motel de Mesilla, 652-4953. Steaks, barbe- D, with Japanese tempura Wed. D. Blvd., 527-7400. Buffet: B L D 24 hrs. cue, seafood, sandwiches, salads, pasta: 314 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM Pinos Altos Fox’s Pizza Den, 1340 E. Lohman L D. Buckhorn Saloon and Opera Ave., 521-3697. Pizza: L D. Metropolitan Deli, 1001 University House, Main Street, 538-9911. “‘The Garduño’s, 705 S. Telshor (Hotel Ave., 522-3354. Sandwiches: L D. Pasta dishes, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Beverage Buck,’ as most locals affectionately call it, Encanto), 522-4300. Mexican: B L D.* Miguel’s, 1140 E. Amador Ave., has a history of satisfying at the dinner Gina’s Cantina, 300 N. Downtown 647-4262. Mexican: B L D. $10 per person plate with its long-favored menu including Mall, 541-7492. Mexican, Hawaiian: Mi Pueblito, 1355 E. Idaho Ave., generous slabs of meat, hearty green Sat. B, Mon-Sat. L, Tues-Sat. D. 524-3009. Mexican: Mon.-Fri. B L D, For more information , please call 575-538-5754 chile stew with kick and ‘honest pours’ at Grandy’s Country Cooking, 1345 Sat.-Sun. B L. the full bar.” (December 2010) Steak- El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. American: B Milagro Coffee y Espresso, 1733 house, pasta, burgers: Mon.-Sat. D. L D. E. University Ave., 532-1042. Coffee- Bridge Community is a project to bring a continuum Guacamole’s Bar and Grill, 3995 house: B L D.* of care senior living facility to Silver City. DOÑA ANA COUNTY W. Picacho Ave., 525-9115. Burgers, pizza, salads, sandwiches, Hawaiian DINING GUIDE Las Cruces & Mesilla appetizers: L D. braham s ank ower estau continued on page 43 A ’ B T R - Hiebert’s Fine Foods, 525 E. rant, 500 S. Main St. #434, 523-5911. American: Mon.-Fri. B L. Andele’s Dog House, 2184 Aveni- da de Mesilla, 526-1271. Mexican plus hot dogs, burgers, quesadillas: B L D. Andele Restaurante, 1950 Calle del Norte, 526-9631. Mexican: Mon. B L, Tues.-Sun. B L D. Antonio’s Restaurant & Piz- zeria, 5195 Bataan Memorial West, 373-0222. Pizza, Italian, Mexican: Tues.-Sun. L D. Aqua Reef, 900-B S. Telshor, 522- 7333. Asian, sushi: D. Baan Thai Kitchen, 1605 S. Solano Dr., 521-2630. Thai: Tues.-Sat. L D, Sun. L. The Bagel Shop, 1495 S. Solano Dr., 521-4784. Bagels: Mon.-Sat. B L. The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla, 523-0560. Coffeehouse. A Bite of Belgium, 741 N. Alameda St., 527-2483. Belgian food: Mon.-Fri. B L. Blue Agave Café, 1765 S. Main St. (inside Best Western Mission Inn), 524- 8591. Southwestern: B. Blue Moon, 13060 N. Valley Dr., 647-9524. Bar, burgers: Sat.-Sun. L D. Boba Café, 1900 S. Espina, Ste. 8, 647-5900. Sandwiches, salads, casual fare, espresso: Mon.-Sat. L D.* Bravo’s Café, 3205 S. Main St., 526-8604. Mexican: Tues.-Sun. B L. Burger Nook, 1204 E. Madrid Ave., 523-9806. Burgers: Tues.-Sat. L D. Burritos Victoria, 1295 El Paseo Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B L D. 42 JUNE 2013 www.desertexposure.com

684 HWY 35 near Lake Roberts Red or Green? • Peggy Platonos Offering German Food and a full menu See our menu at Unlikely to be Forgotten www.spiritcanyon.com Deming’s new “forghedaboudit” pizza & wings serves 575-536-9459 memorable New York-style fare. Saturdays 11:30am-3pm Bad weather? Call ahead. irect from New York City, Groups by reservation at other times. Bob Yacone and his wife, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE ©DE Kim Duncan, have recreated Dan authentic-style New York pizza parlor on the outskirts of Deming and have named it, whimsically, “forghedaboudit” pizza & wings. “I think the name says it all,” Bob comments. “It says New York. It says Italian. And it says unique.” Bob himself seems to qualify on all three counts himself. A New York City native, his life experience has ranged from amateur boxer to private jet broker operating in the moneyed stratosphere of Manhattan. But his roots are deeply Italian. “Forghedaboudit” pizza & wings owner Bob Yacone shows off a “I was raised by two sets of signature New York-style Pepperoni Pizza, with two of his daughters Italian grandparents straight from at his side, Caleigh (left) and Chelsi. The girls help with the cooking at Italy,” he explains. “I learned Ital- the family’s new restaurant in Deming. (Photo by Peggy Platonos) ian food at the aprons of my grand- mothers, just by watching and eating.” sage, steak and double jalapeño. A ordable natural skin care! By his late forties, Bob had achieved his financial All of the pizzas are made with the traditional New goals and shifted his focus to quality of life for him- York-style thin crust that is crisped as each pizza is Rich moisturizing self and his family. Looking for a quieter, less hectic finished on a stone surface in a 700-degree oven. And life-style, Bob and Kim brought their five children to the pizzas are big. Really big. A full 16 inches in diam- goat milk soaps, Deming, where Kim’s father had already settled. eter. Bring a huge appetite or a lot of friends. “I don’t miss New York,” Bob says. “I like the re- lotions & creams laxed life that Kim and I have here. And the kids are n addition to pizza, the name of the restaurant also For a free brochure & samples thriving.” mentions wings. Bob went to college in Buffalo, call 877-833-3740 At the age of 49, however, Bob wasn’t quite ready NY, and often ate at the Anchor Bar there, where for the rocking chair. “I started asking myself, ‘What IBuffalo wings originated. In addition to the Anchor www.udderdelight.com am I going to do here?’” Bar-type wings available in the original Hot style, “for- He decided to honor both his Italian heritage and ghedaboudit” offers Super Hot wings with jalapeño his long attachment to New York City, and give Dem- sauce added to the original Buffalo sauce. For the faint- ing something new. “I decided to create a true New hearted, wings can be ordered Mild. You can also get York pizza parlor here.” some unforgettable BBQ wings at “forhedaboudit” that His family enthusiastically endorsed the idea and are char-broiled and very tasty without being spicy hot. have all pitched in to help. Kim takes care of the Wings of any style cost $1 each, with a minimum bookkeeping, and the teenagers—Caleigh, Chelsi, order of 10 required. They are billed as “Jumbo” Gabby and Nick—help with the cooking. Eight-year- wings and definitely live up to the title. old Trent may one day join the crew. A variety of salads are available at “forghedaboudit,” “We opened February 2 this year, and business too, ranging from a simple side salad for $3 to an Italian has been off the charts,” Bob reports. “We average 80 Salad extravaganza for $8.50 that easily feeds two and pizzas a day and use about 1,000 includes pepperoni, salami, olives, pounds of flour each month.” cheese, onions, pepper rings, crou- The flour that goes into the “I started asking tons and peppers. homemade traditional New York- myself, ‘What am I Fried Baskets are on the menu, style thin crust comes all the way too, including Fried Calamari for from Vermont. “It’s King Arthur going to do here?’ I $7.50 and Fried Shrimp for $8. flour—the best flour you can buy decided to create a The dessert menu deserves for pizza crust,” Bob says. special consideration, as well as It’s part of the relentless quest true New York pizza the foresight and restraint to save for quality that underlies all of parlor here.” enough room to top the meal off the food on the menu at “forghed- with one of the tantalizing options, aboudit” pizza & wings. which include Chocolate Hand- “We bring the finest ingredients from all over the dipped Cannoli, Tiramisu, authentic gelatos and New United States,” Bob says. “We have excellent pep- York-style Chocolate Cheesecake. Big handmade milk peroni from New York City. We make our sauces shakes are also available. The price for each of these from California tomatoes. We bring ‘Amoroso rolls’ is $3.50. all the way from Philadelphia to make Philly steak The restaurant will be receiving its wine and beer sandwiches the original, authentic way.” license by the end of the month, and will be offering a selection of each. he specially imported rolls are used for all of A banquet room is available at “forghedaboudit” the nine different cold and hot subs on the “for- for receptions and private parties. It seats up to ghedaboudit” menu. Prices range from $7 for 88 people, and is somewhat more elegant than the Ta veggie sub or a basic ham, turkey or salami sub, clean, simple, straightforward pizza parlor environ- to $10.50 for the “Giant Philly and Cheese” sub. The ment of the restaurant proper. “Chicken Philly and Cheese” sub that has turned out “Forghedaboudit” pizza & wings is located at 2020 to be one of the customer favorites sells for $9.50. Hatch Hwy. 26, about a mile in from the Hwy. 180 The “foeghedaboudit” menu includes, as one turnoff. It is open seven days a week, with the hours might expect, a long list of pizza possibilities. Prices on Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. range from $13 to $18. The $13 pizza options include and on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. NY Style Pepperoni Pizza, New Mexico Hatch Chile For more information, to make a reservation or to Pizza, Unique Hawaiian Pizza, and Mushroom Pizza. place an order for free delivery in the town of Dem- At the upper end of the price range, you’ll find Meat ing, call (575) 275-3881. k Lover’s Pizza “Wow” with bacon, sausage, ham and pepperoni and Supreme Pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, on- Send Mimbres freelance writer Peggy Platonos ions, black olives and mild banana pepper rings, both tips for restaurant reviews at platonos@gilanet. com or call (575) 536-2997. for $17. And top-of-the-line at $18 is the Phat Boy’s Customs with a blend of three cheeses, double sau- DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 43

DINING GUIDE 571-4350. Brewhouse with steak and (Sonoma Ranch Golf Course clubhouse), 373-3000. Thai, steaks, sandwiches: traditional deli-style sandwiches... The continued pasta: L D. 521-1826. American, Southwest, steak, L D. dinner menu is much grander, though Ranchway Barbeque, 604 N. Valley burgers, seafood, pasta: B L D. Radium Springs some sandwiches are available then, eriyaki hicken ouse Dr., 523-7361. Barbecue, Mexican: T C H , 805 El Country Cupboard, 827 Fort Selden too. Dinner options include filet mignon, Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine and Mix Mon.-Fri. B L D, Sat. D. Paseo Rd., 541-1696. Japanese: Mon.- Rd., 527-4732. American: B L D. flat iron steak, T-bone, ribeye, New York Express, 1001 E. University Ave. #D4, Rasco’s BBQ, 5580 Bataan Memo- Fri. L D. strip, Porterhouse, barbequed pork ribs, 532-2042. “For a true taste of Tokyo, a rial E. (inside Shorty’s gas station). Thai Delight de Mesilla, 2184 Santa Teresa Duck L’Orange, Alaska King Crab legs, classic curry, a Vietnamese tidbit or big Barbecued brisket, pulled pork, smoked Avenida de Mesilla, 525-1900. “For the Billy Crews, 1200 Country Club broiled salmon steak, shrimp scampi, bite of Australia—all served up with the sausage, ribs. adventurous, there are traditional Thai cur- Road, 589-2071. Steak, seafood: L D. pork chops, osso buco, beef kabobs.” sophistication of San Francisco—head to Red Brick Pizza, 2808 N. Telshor ries, soups and appetizers to choose from, (March 2010) Bar, deli, steaks: L D.* Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine for an interna- Blvd., 521-7300. Pizzas, sandwiches, all of which can be ordered in the degree LUNA COUNTY tional dining experience that satisfies.” salads: L D. of heat that suits you.… The restaurant Deming DINING GUIDE (March 2008) Asian, Pacific: Mon.-Sat. oberto s exican ood R ’ M F , 908 E. is clean, comfortable, casual in a classy Adobe Deli L D. , 3970 Lewis Flats Road continued on next page Amador Ave., 523-1851. Mexican: B sort of way, and totally unpretentious.” SE, 546-0361. “The lunch menu features Moongate Café, 9395 Bataan L D.* (January 2011) Thai, salads, sandwiches, Memorial, 382-5744. Coffeeshop, Rosie’s Café de Mesilla, 420 Ave- seafood, steaks, German: L D.* Mexican, American: B L. nida de Mesilla, 526-1256. Breakfast, Tiffany’s Pizza & Greek Ameri- Mountain View Market Kitchen, Mexican, burgers: Sat.-Thurs. B L, Fri. can Cuisine, 755 S. Telshor Blvd #G1, 120 S. Water St., 556-9856. Sand- B L D. 532-5002. “Greek as the Parthenon, wiches, bagels, wraps, salads and other Saenz Gorditas, 1700 N. Solano the only pure outpost of Greek food for healthy fare: Mon.-Sat.: B L early D. * Dr., 527-4212. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. L D. 200 miles…. When the food arrives, it’s My Brother’s Place, 334 S. Main Santorini’s, 1001 E. University in portions that would satisfy a Greco- St., 523-7681. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. L D. Ave., 521-9270. “An eclectic blend of Roman wrestler.” (February 2005) Pizza, Nellie’s Café, 1226 W. Hadley Greek and Mediterranean dishes—gy- Greek, deli: Tues.-Sat. B L D.* Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tues.-Sat. ros with different meats, such as lamb Ump 88 Grill, 1338 Picacho Hills B L. or chicken, hummus with pita, Greek Dr., 647-1455. “An authentic taste of Nopalito Restaurant, 2605 Mis- salads—plus sampler plates and less- the Emerald Isle in a delightfully authen- souri Ave., 522-0440. Mexican: L D. familiar items such as keftedes and tic pub atmosphere.” (December 2008) Nopalito Restaurant, 310 S. pork shawarma. Vegetarian options are Irish pub: L D. Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexican: Sun.- numerous.” (July 2010) Greek, Mediter- Valley Grill, 1970 N. Valley, 525- MUSIC EVENINGS IN JUNE Tues., Thurs.-Sat. L D.* ranean: Mon.-Sat. L D. 9000. American: B L D, Friday fish fry. June 1—Edie and Dane Old Town Restaurant, 1155 S. Savoy de Mesilla, 1800-B Avenida Vintage Wines, 2461 Calle de Valley Dr., 523-4586. Mexican, Ameri- de Mesilla, 527-2869. “If you are Principal, 523-WINE. “The atmosphere is can: B L.* adventurous with food and enjoy a casual and relaxed, the handful of tables June 7—Greg Renfro & Charlie Alfero Oriental Palace, 225 E. Idaho, fine-dining experience that is genuinely situated snugly as in a real French bistro to 526-4864. Chinese: L D. sophisticated, without pretension or encourage conversation. Kick off the eve- June 21—Bob Einwick Paisano Café, 1740 Calle de Mer- snobbishness, you definitely need to ning with wine and tapas inside, or wrap cado, 524-0211. Mexican: B L D.* check out Savoy de Mesilla. The added up the night out on the charming, cozy Pancake Alley Diner, 2146 W. attraction is that you can do this without patio with a dessert wine or port.” (June Picacho Ave., 647-4836. American: B spending a week’s salary on any of the 2008) Wine and cigar bar, tapas: L D. L, early D. meals—all of which are entertainingly Wok-N-World, 5192 E. Boutz, Parker’s BBQ, 850 E. Madrid and delectably upscale.” (March 2013) 526-0010. Chinese: Mon.-Sat. L D. Live Ave., 541-5712. Barbecue carryout: L, American, Continental: B L D. Zeffiro Pizzeria Napoletana, 136 Music early D. The Shed, 810 S. Valley Dr., 525- N. Water St., 525-6757. “Owner Gary Passion Ultra Lounge, 201 E. BBQ, • 2636. American, pizza, Mexican, Ebert and his very attentive and efficient Pie Eating University Ave. (inside Ramada Palms), desserts: Wed.-Sun. B L.* staff serve up gourmet-style pizza on Watermelon 523-7399. Steaks, burgers, salmon: L D. Si Italian Bistro, 523 E. Idaho, hand-tossed crusts.” (August 2009) Pizza, Contest Pepe’s, 1405 W. Picacho, 541- 523-1572. “Wood-fired pizzas are the pasta, also sandwiches at adjoining Salad, • 0277. Mexican: B L D. star of the show, along with plenty of Popular Artisan Bakery: Mon.-Sat. L D. Soaking Peppers Café on the Plaza (in the authentic pasta dishes.” (February 2006) Zeffiro New York Pizzeria, 101 E. Corn on the Double Eagle Restaurant), 2355 Calle Italian: Mon.-Sat. L D. University Ave., 525-6770. Pizza: L D. Booth De Guadalupe, 523-6700. “Creative Simply Toasted Café, 1702 El Paseo Anthony Cob, • handling of traditional Southwestern Road, 526-1920. Sandwiches, soups, Balloon dishes…. [plus] such non-Mexican Ernesto’s Mexican Food, 200 salads: B L. Anthony Dr., 882-3641. Mexican: B L. and More! entrées as Salmon Crepes and Beer Si Señor, 1551 E. Amador Ave., Toss Braised Beef Carbonnade.” (March La Cocinita, 908 W. Main Dr., 589- 527-0817. Mexican: L D. 1468. Mexican: L. 2012). Southwestern: L D. * Spanish Kitchen, 2960 N. Main St., Games and Prizes all Day for All Ages Pho Saigon, 1160 El Paseo Road, 526-4275. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. B L D. Chapparal l ayo teak ouse 652-4326. Vietnamese: L D. Spirit Winds Coffee Bar, 2260 S. E B S H , 417 Chapar- Lots More Good Ol’ American Fun Pit Stop Café, 361 S. Motel Blvd., Locust St., 521-1222. Sandwiches, cof- ral Dr., 824-4749. Steakhouse: Tues.- 527-1993. Mexican, American, steak: fee, bakery: B L D.* Sun. B L D. 575-536-9649 • littletoadcreek.com ortilleria usy Mon.-Sat. B L D. St. Clair Winery & Bistro, 1720 T S , 661 Paloma Player’s Grill, 3000 Champions Avenida de Mesilla, 524-0390. “A Blanca Dr., 824-9377. Mexican: Mon.- 1122 Hwy 35 • Lake Roberts, NM Dr. (NMSU golf course clubhouse), 646- showcase for St. Clair wines… rooted in Sat. B L D, Sun. B L. 2457. American: B L D. the same attention to detail, insistence on Doña Ana Pullaro’s Italian Restaurant, 901 quality and customer-friendly attitude as Big Mike’s Café, Thorpe Road. W. Picacho Ave., 523-6801. Italian: L the winery.” (July 2012) Wine tasting, Mexican, breakfasts, burgers: B L D. D. bistro: L D. Organ s The Doorsmith Q’ , 1300 Avenida De Mesilla, Sunset Grill, 1274 Golf Club Road Thai Delight, 16151 Hwy. 70E, Complete Door Replacement and Repair Service • General Repairs 100% Angus Beef • Locks • Screens Grass-fed, hormone- and steroid-free • Security Grills Heartstone Angus, LLC, has provided beef for its family and • Weather Stripping friends for years. We are now making available to the public • Grand Portals the opportunity to purchase half and quarter beefs from us. • Custom Doors If you are looking for a way to purchase Angus grass-fed beef that has had no hormones, steroids, and no • Free Estimates unnecessary use of antibiotics, please call us. 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Celebrating an DINING GUIDE 3938. Mexican: continued Mon.-Sat. B L D, Anniversary or Birthday? Sun. B L. Sunrise Make it extra special— Balboa Motel & Restaurant, Table Talk Kitchen, 1409 708 W. Pine St., 546-6473. Mexican, stay at the Inn on Broadway. S. Columbus ilver City’s espresso institution, Yankie American: Sun.-Fri. L D. Road, 544-7795. Guestrooms with private baths. Belshore Restaurant, 1030 E. Pine “Good-quality Creek Coffee House, is going through Easy walking distance to restaurants, St., 546-6289. Mexican, American: comfort food. another change, with new owners Barbara Tues.-Sun. B L. shops and galleries. There’s nothing SGramling and Terry Sheffield. They’re taking over Relax on the shady veranda overlooking Benji’s Restaurant, 821 W. Pine, on the menu that 546-5309. Mexican, American: Mon., is really exotic. from Greg Bond and MaryAnn Marlar, who will the lush green garden. Tues. Thurs, Fri. B L D, Weds. B L. 411 W. Broadway But all the familiar continue to own Vicki’s Eatery. The coffee house, Delicious full breakfast served daily. Campos Restaurant, 105 S. Silver, dishes, both Silver City, NM 88061 at 112 W. Yankie St., was originally A.I.R. Coffee. 546-0095. “Owner Albert Campos American and 575-388-5485 www.InnonBroadwayweb.com prides himself on the authentic Mexican Mexican, are Gramling and Sheffield met in Alaska; initially and southwestern food he cooks up, in- done well, and it’s she’ll be running the coffee shop with veteran spired by his home in the Mexican state that care in prepa- barista Dale Rucklos while Sheffield wraps up of Zacatecas—such as the fantastic BBQ ration that lifts the Beef Brisket Sandwich, a family recipe. food above the or- things in Alaska. But the restaurant has much more than dinary. This is not In other Silver City java news, Three Dogs Mexican fare.” (June 2007) Mexican, a freezer-to-fryer Coffeehouse, downtown at 503 N. Bullard, has American, Southwestern: L D.* type of restau- Cano’s Restaurant, 1200 W. Pine rant.” (September closed. St., 546-3181. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. L D. 2012) American, Dads dining at Shevek & Co. on Father’s China Restaurant, 110 E. Pine St., Mexican, break- Day, Sunday, June 16, will receive a complimen- 546-4146. Chinese: L D. fasts: Mon.-Thur. B El Camino Real, 900 W. Pine St., L, Fri. B L D. tary glass of wine or dessert. Then the restaurant 546-7421. Mexican, American: B L D. Tacos Mira- will hold a Middle East Wine Tasting Dinner on Elisa’s House of Pies and sol, 323 E. Pine Friday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m., featuring six cours- Restaurant, 208 1/2 S. Silver Alley, St., 544-0646. 494-4639. “The southern-style fare is Mexican: Mon., es of foods from Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and a savory prelude to 35 flavors of pie.” Wed.-Sat. B L D, Syria with optional matched wines. Wine expert (April 2012) American, barbecue, sand- Tues. B L. wiches, pies: Mon.-Sat. L D. * Bob Geitgey will be in attendance to discuss the Akela El Mirador, 510 E. Pine St., 544- wines. $80 per person ($45 without the wines). Apache 7340. Mexican: Mon.-Sat. B L D. Homelands More information at silver-eats.com. On Satur- “Forghedaboudit” pizza & wings, Restaurant 2020 Hatch Hwy. 26, 275-3881. “Direct , I-10. day, June 29, Chef Shevek will hold a Middle East from New York City, Bob Yacone and his Burgers, ribs, Cooking Class at 11 a.m., teaching all the dishes “casino-style” wife, Kim Duncan, have recreated an from the Middle East Tasting Dinner. Attendance authentic-style New York pizza parlor food: B L D.* on the outskirts of Deming.” (June 2013) Columbus at the dinner is not required, but preregistration Italian, pizza, wings: Mon.-Sat. L D, Patio Café, is. More details at thekissmethodgourmet.com. Sun. D. 23 Broadway, 602 N. Bullard St., 534-9168. Golden Sun Star, 500 E. Cedar St., 531-2495. Burg- 544-0689. Chinese: L D. ers, American: Little Toad Creek in Lake Roberts plans Grand Motor Inn & Lounge, B L.* musical evenings in June, plus a 4th of July 1721 E. Pine, 546-2632. Mexican, Backyard BBQ next month. Performers will be steak, seafood: B L D. HIDALGO Edie and Diane on June 1, Greg Renfro and Char- Irma’s, 123 S. Silver Ave., 544- COUNTY 4580. Mexican, American, seafood: B lie Alfero on June 7 and Bob Einwick on June 21. L D. Lordsburg El Charro 1122 Hwy. 35, 536-9649, littletoadcreek.com. La Fonda, 601 E. Pine St., Restaurant 546-0465. “Roomy, bright and airy, , 209 La Fonda is no mere taco joint. The S. P Blvd., 542- as Cruces welcomes yet another Mexican 3400. Mexican: extensive menu features all the Mexican eatery, El Ahuua’s, in the plaza at 1001 E. favorites at bargain prices, plus a wide B L D. Fidencio’s range of Anglo fare and a breakfast , University Ave., near the corner of Univer- that’s worth the drive to Deming. Famous 604 E. Motel Dr., Lsity and Espina. Hours are daily 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 542-8989. Mexi- for its fajitas: Choose chicken, beef or 556-9484. both, fajitas for two, or try the unusual can: B L early D. Kranberry’s stuffed fajita potato or seemingly contra- K-Bob’s, familiar to steakhouse fans from its Family Restau- dictory fajita burrito.” (September 2009) half-dozen New Mexico locations including So- Mexican: B L D.* rant, 1405 Main St., 542-9400. corro and T or C, is coming to Las Cruces. The re- Las Cazuelas, 108 N. Platinum Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), 544-8432. Mexican, Ameri- gional restaurant chain will take over the former “This gem of a restaurant turns out can: B L D. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit site at 1660 S. Valley Dr. Mama Rosa’s perfectly cooked steaks and seafood, Pizza Another chain, Five Guys Burgers, plans to as well as a full line of Mexican fare.” , 1312 Main A Better Chimney (June 2011) Steaks, seafood, Mexican: St., 542-8400. open a Las Cruces location this fall near the Me- Tues.-Sat. L D.* Pizza, subs, silla Valley Mall. Serving Southwest NM and Southeastern Arizona calzones, salads, k Mango Maddie’s, 722 E. Florida We are the only AUTHORIZED DEALER for St., 546-3345. Salads, sandwiches, chicken wings, juice bar, coffee drinks. cheeseburgers, shrimp baskets: Manolo’s Café, 120 N. Gran- Send restaurant news to updates@red-or- pellet stoves ite St., 546-0405. “The menu offers L D. green.com. Ramona’s breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, in the area Café and it’s difficult to convey the immense , 904 E. Mo- range of food options available. In every tel Dr., 542-3030. Not All Stoves are www.abetterchimneynm.com section of the menu, there’s a mixture of “Lordsburg’s quit Mexican food treasure offers some ample menu has all the usual suspects— Created Equal, Stoves • Sales • Service • GB98 Lic. # 033328 American-style ‘comfort’ food items and omelets, pancakes, French toast and, of Choose Wisely! unusual takes on traditional recipes.” 1800 US Hwy 180 E., Silver City • 575-534-2657 ©DE Southwest-style Mexican dishes which no course, breakfast burritos—clueing you doubt qualify as Hispanic ‘comfort’ food. (December 2012) Mexican, American: Tues.-Fri. B L D, Sun. B mid-day D. into the rib-sticking satisfaction ahead.” There’s nothing particularly fancy about (Nov. 2007) Breakfast: B. the food, but it’s fresh and tasty. And the Animas Mario’s Pizza, Hwy. 180, 539- prices are reasonable.” (February 2012) Panther Tracks Café, Hwy. 338, 2316. “This unpretentious eatery serves Mexican, American: Mon.-Sat. B L D, 548-2444. Burgers, Mexican, American: up better pizza than you’ll find in many Sun. B L. Mon.-Fri. B L D a big city. But a recent visit to the tiny, Mimbres Valley Brewing Co., 200 Rodeo scenic mountain town will forever be re- S. Gold, 544-BREW. Craft beer, burgers, Rodeo Store and Café. 195 Hwy. membered as the time I had, absolutely, wings, paninis: Tues.-Fri. D, Sat.-Sun. 80, 557-2295. Coffeeshop food: Mon.- the best calzone of my life.” (Nov. 2008) L D. Sat. B L. Italian: Mon.-Tues., Fri.-Sat. D. Palma’s Italian Grill, 110 S. Silver, Rodeo Tavern, 557-2229. Shrimp, Other Catron County 544-3100. “Even if you think you don’t fried chicken, steaks, burgers, seafood: Purple Onion Café, Mogollon, 539- like Italian food, you might want to try Weds.-Sat. D. 2710. “Seasonal, quirky and way off the this family-run enterprise, with Harold beaten path… serves eclectic fare and and Palma Richmond at the helm. In ‘famous’ pie.” (August 2011) Breakfast, addition to the name, Palma brings to CATRON COUNTY burgers, veggie melts, pita pockets, pies: the restaurant her Sicilian heritage and Reserve Fri.-Sun., Mon. holidays, May-Oct.: B L. recipes that came to the United States Adobe Café, Hwy. 12 & Hwy. 180, Snuffy’s Steakhouse and Saloon, with her grandmother. Harold brings 533-6146. Deli, American, Mon. pizza, Quemado Lake, 773-4672. Steakhouse: training in classic Continental cuisine, Sunday BBQ ribs: Sun.-Mon. B L D, D (Dec.-April: closed Mon.-Tues.) along with his family’s New England Wed.-Fri. B L. food traditions.” (Sept. 2010) Italian: L Black Gold, 98 Main St., 533- SIERRA COUNTY D. Sat. prime rib, Sun. buffet.* 6538. Coffeehouse, pastries. atio afé P C , 1521 Columbus Road, Carmen’s, 101 Main St., 533-6990. Hillsboro 546-5990. “The famed burgers are Mexican, American: B L D. Barber Shop Café, Main St., ground fresh daily from 85% lean beef— Ella’s Café, 533-6111. American: 895-5283. American, Mediterranean, a half-pound apiece before cooking— B L D. sandwiches: Thurs.-Sat. L. and formed for each order. You can Uncle Bill’s Bar, 230 N. Main St., Hillsboro General Store & Café, adorn your burger in any of a dozen 533-6369. Pizza: Mon.-Sat. L D. 100 Main St., 895-5306. American and different combinations of cheese, bacon, Southwestern: Sun.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. B L. chiles, pico de gallo, sautéed onions, Glenwood barbecue sauce, fresh mushrooms, even Alma Grill, Hwy. 180, 539-2233. ham.” (February 2006) Burgers, Ameri- Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, Mexi- Note—Restaurant hours and meals can: Mon.-Sat. L D.* can: Sun.-Weds., Fri.-Sat. B L. served vary by day of the week and change frequently; call ahead to make Prime Rib Grill (inside Holiday Golden Girls Café, Hwy. 180, 539- sure. Key to abbreviations: B=Breakfast; Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. Steak, 2457. “Dig into an honest taste of the seafood, Mexican: B D. local scene and a down-home breakfast L=Lunch; D=Dinner.*=Find copies of Desert Exposure here. Send updates, Rancher’s Grill, 316 E. Cedar St., you’ll surely wish your mama had made. 546-8883. Steakhouse, burgers: L D.* The specials listed up on the whiteboard additions and corrections to: updates@ red-or-green.com. k Si Señor, 200 E. Pine St., 546- all come with biscuits and gravy, and the DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 45

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JUNE Jennings & Keller—High Desert available at Adobe Springs, Manzanita Saturday Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. Ridge, Finishing Touch, Seedboat Gal- Silver City/Grant County Storytellers of Las Cruces—Doug- lery and from the members. 1-4 p.m. las Jackson. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books $20. 1Adobe Dynamics 101—A Public Meeting on Adobe and Stonework Pres- Downtown, 317 N. Water St. Boston Hill Nature Walk—Nature ervation by Jake Barrow of Cornerstones Storytellers of Las Cruces—Sonya walk with Karen Beckenbach. 7 a.m. Community Partnerships of Santa Fe. Weiner. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Solano, Spring Street Trailhead, swnmaudubon@ 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Silver City Museum 1101 S. Solano. gmail.com. Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Terra Nova—Through June 16. Spinning Demonstration—With silvercitymuseum.org. By Ted Tally directed by Algernon Kathi Anderson and Jacque Cusick. 1-2 Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos D’Ammassa. This drama explores the p.m. Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broad- Angels 101—Workshop with • Fireplaces• Secluded Balconies Gaye Rock. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $25. Rock character of Robert Falcon Scott (“Scott of way, 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org. Center, 413 N. Bullard St., 956-5200, the Antarctic”) in the final, fatal days of Las Cruces/Mesilla • Porches his 1911-12 expedition to the South Pole. gayerock.com. Sunday Growers’ Market—Sun- • Telephone & WiFi Community Arts and Crafts Street 8 p.m. $10, $9 students and seniors. days. Featuring fresh produce, locally Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Fair/Market—Saturdays. Local hand- roasted coffee, water-wise desert plants, • Satellite TV made artwork. Live music, artists, food, Mall, 523-1223, no-strings.org. sustainable crafts and more. 10 a.m.-2 entertainment. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 703 N. To the Wonder—Through June 6. p.m. Mountain View Market, 1300 El • Barbeque Grill Bullard, 313-6468. After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Marina Paseo, 523-0436. • Hot Tub in Cabana and Neil come to Oklahoma, where Edie and Dane—Little Toad Creek, 1122 Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts, 536-9649, problems arise. Marina meets a priest Monday • Meeting Room littletoadcreek.com. and fellow exile, who is struggling with Gila Cliff Dwellings • Cabins with Kitchens are available Field Trip to San Vicente his vocation, while Neil renews his ties TJ Site—Through June 7. While the with a childhood friend. Directed by 3 Cienega—Southwestern New Mexico Cliff Dwellings are temporarily closed for Terrence Malick. Stars Ben Affleck, Olga Audubon Society monthly field trip and hazard rock removal, area visitors will 1-888-388-4515 • (575) 388-4501 bird walk. First of six nature and history Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams. Nightly have the unique opportunity to explore walks in celebration of publication of 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., this unexcavated surface pueblo that is www.bearcreekcabins.com the revised Greenways of Silver City bro- Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, normally closed to the public. Reserva- Just 7 miles north of Silver City on HWY 15 chure. 7 a.m. WNMU Fine Arts Parking $6 seniors and students, $5 MVFS tions recommended.11 a.m. and 2 p.m. lot, [email protected]. members, children and Weds. Fountain Free. 536-9461. Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org. Tuesday JUNE FILMS 535-2729. Water Harvesting and Irrigation Silver City/Grant County May 31 - June 6 To the Wonder—Directed by Terrence Malick. Workshop—MVM Farm Manager Lori Stars Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel Joshua Breakstone—7 p.m. $35. Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays Garton. Learn the basics of making the 4 McAdams. Seedboat Center for the Arts, 214 W. and Saturdays. 3-6 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, The June 7 – 13 Angel’s Share—Directed by Ken Loach. Stars Paul Yankie St., 534-1136. most of our limited water resources here in 535-2729. the southwest desert. Water harvesting is Brannigan, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland. Methodist Church Yard Sale— Pot of Silver Open Team Rop- a simple tool to conserve water. For those June 14 – 20 Harvest of Empire—Directed by Peter Getzels Food available. Proceeds support local ing—11 a.m. Southwest Horseman’s and Eduardo Lopez. who seek a more substantial resource to non-profit organizations. UMC Men’s Arena, www.silvercityprorodeo.com. June 21 – 27 The Painting—Animated, French with English irrigate their crops sustainably, find out Group. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. United Methodist Las Cruces/Mesilla subtitles. Director: Jean-François Laguionie. Church, 300 College Ave. about drip irrigation and how it can save June 28 - July 4 At Any Price—Director: Ramin Bahrani. Stars: water while also reducing weeds and Argentine Tango de Las Cruces— National Trails Day—Three-mile Tuesdays. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5, NMSU Dennis Quaid, Kim Dickens, Zac Efron. guided hike or guided bike ride. 10 a.m. strengthening your plants. 9-11 a.m. $20, students free with ID. 2251 Calle de 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla • www.mesillavalleyﬁlm.org • (575) 524-8287 Dragonfly Trailhead, Arenas Valley Road $15 MVM members. Mountain View Mar- ket Farm, 2653 Snow Road, 523-0436, Santiago, 620-0377. Shows nightly at 7:30- Sunday Matinee at 2:30. & Elias Road. Dr. Richard Kozoll on Trap, Neuter and & Return: Feral The Fountain Theatre—featuring the best independent, foreign and alternative [email protected]. ﬁlms in the Southwest. Home of the Mesilla Valley Film Society since 1989! ©DE how trails enhance life, noon at Cobre Cat Care—Join nationally recognized Performing Arts Center. Free. 538-8078, Glenwood expert on feral cat care, Joe Miele, who [email protected]. Glenwood Library Appreciation will explain some simple things we can Pat Panther—Buckhorn Saloon, Breakfast—For volunteers and patrons. do to make the feral cat population more HOT SPRINGS SOAKING Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- 9 a.m. Glenwood Community Center. comfortable, and learn how to humanely • TENT SITES andoperahouse.com. Reserve reduce the population by preventing new ilver ity armers arket S C F ’ M —Sat- Spring Fling & Western Music Fes- litters. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View • RV SITES • CABINS • urdays. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mainstreet tival—Mike Moutoux from Silver City and Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. • WALKING TOURS Plaza, N. Bullard at 7th St., 654-4104. Earl Gleason from Belen. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla Free. Park between the Village of Reserve Wednesday Faywood Hot Springs Healing with Dowsing—Gary Office/Library and the High School. Silver City/Grant County Plapp, Master Dowser. Photon workshop. 5Wild, Wild West Pro Ro- 165 Highway 61 1-5 p.m. $25. Las Cruces Wellness Cen- Sunday deo—Through June 8. See story in this Faywood, NM 88034 ter, 755 S. Telshor Blvd., Building R #201, Silver City/Grant County for more information call 521-4076, lascruceswellnesscenter.org. 224 Club Home Tour—Tickets EVENTS continued on next page 575-536-9663

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his is also the month for Silver City’s Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo, June 5-8, which THE TO you can read about elsewhere in this issue. If DOLIBustin’ outST all over. Tyou’re more into reading than rodeo, check out occasional Desert Exposure contributor John Catsis at the Silver City Museum on June 8, presenting hat heat you’re feeling just might be the siz- and signing his first novel, Fulltimers—The Adven- zling schedule of musical entertainment en- tures of Lou and Martha. The Albuquerque Journal livening area venues this month. Start with called it a “funny, RV-connected political satire.” TJoshua Breakstone on June In Las Cruces, on June 7, 1 at the Seedboat Center for the Branigan Cultural Center the Arts in Silver City. Note for opens a new exhibit, Coffee: Note calls Breakstone “one of The World in Your Cup, which the most gifted and formidable runs through August 31. The jazz guitarists in the country.” exhibit tells the story of one of Then on June 7 it’s the Sum- the world’s most widely traded mer Music Series at St. Clair commodities and how it has af- Winery in Deming, starting with fected cultures, economies and Tom Morris and continuing on environments across the globe. Fridays. On June 13, the “Nash- Garrison Starr. Public programs will include ville Invasion” continues at the coffee demonstrations, family Buckhorn in Pinos Altos, with AG and Garrison workshops, coffee tastings and more. Starr. Adrianne Gonzalez (AG), with nine solo al- Back in Silver City, June 15 brings JUMP bums to date, has had songs featured on countless into Summer at Gough Park. This family fun day hit TV shows and opened for performers including features games, raffles and prizes. If you haven’t Jeff Buckley and Jackson Browne. Starr has toured already jumped into summer, now there’s no ex- with Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLachlan and Mary cuse! k Chapin Carpenter. On the busy June 29, it’s Bayou Seco and friends performing and teaching old-time dances at the Ole Tavern in Cliff. In Silver City at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre, the Grant County Com- munity Concert Association presents a special pre- July 4th concert by the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, joined by members of Grant County’s own Concert Band of the Southwest. And up in Pinos Altos, The Oversouls host a CD release party at the Buckhorn Opera House. Mesilla Valley Concert Band,

EVENTS continued from 20 restaurants, silent auction, live June 16. 8 p.m. $10, $9 students and entertainment. Benefits Roadrunner seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Down- Food Bank’s Southern Branch. 6-8:30 town Mall, 523-1223, no-strings.org. issue. “Boys and the Bulls,” with a little p.m. $40. Convention Center, 680 E. The Angel’s Share—Through June hometown team roping and WPRA Bar- University Ave. 13. Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad rel Racing. Gates open at 6 p.m. Mutton Terra Nova—See June 1. Through Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A Bustin’ begins at 7:30 p.m. and rodeo June 16. 7 p.m. $7. Black Box Theatre, visit to a whiskey distillery inspires him performances begin at 8 p.m. $18 at the 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, and his mates to seek a way out of their gate, $15 in advance at: Circle Heart no-strings.org. hopeless lives. Directed by Ken Loach. Western Wear and First New Mexico Bank Stars Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, in Silver City, Circle S Western Emporium Friday Gary Maitland. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sat. in Deming, Trail Town Chevron in Lords- Silver City/Grant County 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 burg. Shuttle runs from First New Mexico 7Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo— p.m. $7 regular, $6 seniors and students, Bank, 6-7:45 p.m. Southwest Horseman’s Through June 8. See story in this issue. $5 MVFS members, children and Weds. Arena, www.silvercityprorodeo.com. PRCA Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guada- Esther Jamison—Buckhorn Saloon, Mutton Bustin’ begins at 7:30 p.m. and lupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org. Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- rodeo performances begin at 8 p.m. andoperahouse.com. Family dance on the slab at the arena Deming after the rodeo by Lone Mountain 4-H. Tom Morris—Summer Music Series. Thursday $18 at the gate, $15 in advance. Shuttle 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Clair Winery, 1325 Silver City/Grant County runs from First New Mexico Bank, De Baca Road, 546-1179. 6Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo— 6-7:45 p.m. Southwest Horseman’s Hatch Through June 8. See story in this issue. Arena, www.silvercityprorodeo.com. Remember Then, A Class Act— PRCA Rodeo. Spectators and contestants Bike Evenings—Fridays. Bike repair 1950-60s tribute show band. TGIF are encouraged to wear pink as part of workshop and social bike ride followed Dinner Show doors open at 6 p.m. 7:30- “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night; part by the Bike-In Movie Night. 6 p.m., 8:30 9:30 p.m. $10, available at White’s of the proceeds benefit the GRMC Cancer p.m. movie. Bikeworks, 820 Bullard St, Music Box, Mountain Music and Valley Center and Cowboys for Cancer Research. 388-1444. Pro Music in Las Cruces, and in Hatch at New this year Ranch Bronc Riding. Gates Clam Tostada—Buckhorn Saloon, Sparky’s. Green Chile Room, Sparky’s. open at 6 p.m. Exceptional Rodeo, where Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- 541-0656, (915)c355-3453, 267- kids with disabilities ride with the pros, at andoperahouse.com. 4222, [email protected]. 6:15 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ begins at 7:30 Greg and Charlie—Acoustic origi- p.m. Rodeo performances begin at 8 p.m. nal folk and favorite covers. 12-1 p.m. Saturday Family Night: buy three tickets and the Courtyard Cafe, Gila Regional Medical Silver City/Grant County fourth is free. $18 at the gate, $15 in ad- Center, 32nd St. 8Wild, Wild West Pro Ro- vance. Shuttle runs from First New Mexico Greg and Charlie—Acoustic origi- deo—See story in this issue. PRCA Bank, 6-7:45 p.m. Southwest Horseman’s nal folk and favorite covers. 7-9 p.m. Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Mutton Arena, www.silvercityprorodeo.com. Little Toad Creek Inn, Hwy. 15 & 35, Bustin’ begins at 7:30 p.m. and rodeo Brown Bag Program—“Railroads Lake Roberts. performances begin at 8 p.m. Family of Southwestern New Mexico” with Las Cruces/Mesilla dance on the slab at the arena after the Joe Gill. 12-1 p.m. Silver City Museum Artists Reception—5 p.m. Rio rodeo by Lone Mountain 4-H. $18 at the Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown gate, $15 in advance. Shuttle runs from silvercitymuseum.org. Mall, 523-6403, riograndetheatre.com. First New Mexico Bank, 6-7:45 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla Birthday Bash—4-7 p.m. Las Cru- Southwest Horseman’s Arena, www. Big Band Dance Club—CDs, DJ ces Arts Association Mountain Gallery, silvercityprorodeo.com. Mike D’Arcy. 7-10 p.m. $7. Court Youth 138 W. Mountain, 652-3485. Big Ditch Water Life—Learn about Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504. Capturing Cuba—Photos by Storm some of the fascinating life that inhabits Drew Reid—High Desert Brewing, Sermay. 5-7 p.m. Main Street Gallery, San Vicente Creek with Andrew Lindlof 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. 311 N. Main St., 647-0508. of the Silver City Watershed Keepers Homemade and Organic Fertiliz- Coffee: The World in Your Cup— at Gila Resources Information Project. ers Workshop—MVM Farm Man- Exhibit opening, through August 31. The 8 a.m. Visitor Center Parking Lot, swn- ager Lori Garton. Want to learn how story of one of the world’s most widely [email protected]. to fertilize your crops without the use traded commodities and how it has af- City of Rocks Monthly Observa- of harmful synthetic chemicals? Come fected cultures, economies and environ- tions—City of Rocks has some of the to this workshop to find out the many ments across the globe. Public programs darkest skies in the area. Come check ways an organic grower can help their will include coffee demonstrations, out the observatory and telescope. 5:30- plants thrive. Pre-registration required. family workshops, coffee tastings and 8:30 p.m. $5. City of Rocks State Park, 9-11 a.m. $20, $15 MVM members. more. See website for details. Branigan emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/cityofrocksstate- Mountain View Market Farm, 2653 Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541- park.html. Snow Road, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@ 2154, las-cruces.org/museums. Clam Tostada—Buckhorn Saloon, gmail.com. Lunchtime Yoga—Fridays. 12 p.m. Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- Mesilla Valley Stamp Club— $12 includes lunch. Downtown Desert andoperahouse.com. Guests, beginning and advanced Yoga, 126 S. Downtown Main St. Arts and Crafts Market—9 a.m.-2 collectors are invited to trade, buy and RGT LIVE!—Open mic. 6:30 p.m. p.m. 703 N. Bullard, 313-6468. sell stamps. 6-8 p.m. Thomas Branigan Free. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Craft Class—Embellish a bandana. Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., Downtown Mall, 523-6403, riogrande- For crafters ages 8 and up. Pre-registra- 528-4000, library.las-cruces.org. theatre.com. tion encouraged. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Taste of Las Cruces—Samples Terra Nova—See June 1. Through Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 47

Travelers will tell about their August 17. 3-6 p.m. Silver City Museum Hawaiian cruise trip. 11 Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, a.m. $10 includes lunch. silvercitymuseum.org. Glad Tidings Church, 537- Trevor Reichman—Buckhorn Sa- 3643. loon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhorn- Mondays JUNE Wednesdays saloonandoperahouse.com. Open Mic Night @ 7pm 2013 Saloon Spaghetti Tuesday Las Cruces/Mesilla Silver City/ Sat 1 Pat Panther Blues – Bisbee An Evening with the Artist—Roy THURSDAY, 11Grant County Van der Aa. 5-8 p.m. Creative Harmony Wed 5 Esther Jamison Finger Style Guitar– Silver City Birth Story—Ina May Gallery & Gifts, 220 N. Campo St., Fri 7& 8 Clam Tostada Alternative Folk Rock - Tucson JUNE 13 Gaskin and The Farm 312-3040. Wed 12 TBA Special Midwives, the story of a Harvest of Empire—Through June THURS 13 – Special Nashville Invasion – Nashville spirited group of women 20. A powerful documentary that AG & Garrsion Starr – LIVE in the Saloon!!! who taught themselves how exposes the direct connection between Fri 14 Trevor Reichman Singer Songwriter - Big Bend Invasion to be midwives while creat- the long history of US intervention in ing a commune called The Sat 15 Doug Snyder Folk Rock – ABQ Latin America and the immigration crisis Wed 19 Ray Tarantino Singer Songwriter - Portland AG & Farm in the 1970s. 12-2 of today. Directed by Peter Getzels and The Brown Bag Lecture at the Railroad Fri 21 Eric from Philly Folk Rock Garrsion p.m. Free. Silver City Food Eduardo Lopez. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sat. Museum on June 11 will feature Jeff Woo- Co-op, Community Room, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and Sat 22 Wally Lawder & the Raptured Coyotes Starr ten, demonstrating a 19th century soldier’s 111 6th St., 388-2343, 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $6 seniors and Wed 26 TBA silvercityfoodcoop.com. LIVE in the uniform and equipage. students, $5 MVFS members, children Fri 28 Tiffany Christopher Folk Rock – Las Cruces Gila Farmers’ and Weds. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle Sat 29 Mason Reed Soul, Singer Songwriter - Texas Saloon!!! Market—Tuesdays and 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org. de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillaval- Saturdays. 3-6 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, leyfilm.org. buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com or 575-538-9911 Friends of Library Book Sale— 535-2729. Huge variety of gently used books, music Lunchtime Yoga—Fridays. 12 p.m. TEA Party Patriots—Meeting. 6 CDs, DVDs, recorded books on tape and $12 includes lunch. Downtown Desert p.m. Red Barn Family Steak House, 708 Yoga, 126 S. Main St. CD, and videotapes. Kids get a book Silver Heights Blvd., 388-3848. free if it contains the word or color red. Terra Nova—See June 1. Through 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FOL Warehouse, 1510 Las Cruces/Mesilla June 16. 8 p.m. $10, $9 students and W. Market St. Argentine Tango de Las Cruces— seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays Tuesdays. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5, NMSU Downtown Mall, 523-1223, no-strings. Video Stop and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, students free with ID. 2251 Calle de org. 535-2729. Santiago, 620-0377. Deming Guitar Greg—Every Other Tuesday. Greg and Charlie—Acoustic origi- Buzz Tones—Summer Music Series. $5 DVD Sale! nal folk and favorite covers. 6:30-9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Free. Rio Grande Theatre, 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Clair Winery, 1325 Diane’s Parlor, Bullard St. 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, De Baca Road, 546-1179. Presentation and Book Signing— riograndetheatre.com. 1,000s to Fulltimers: The Adventures of Lou and A Day in the Life—Jeff Wooten, Saturday Martha by John Catsis. 2-3 p.m. Silver New Mexico State Monument Ranger at Silver City/Grant County Fort Selden, will demonstrate the uniform Choose From City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538- 15Bet With Your Boots On— 5921, silvercitymuseum.org. and equipage of a 19th century soldier Western wear encouraged, food and June 11th facebook.com/videostopm Silver City Farmers’ Market—Sat- living in the desert Southwest, and ex- drink available. Benefits the Education urdays. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mainstreet plain duties in the field and garrison. 12 Center being built under the auspices 2320 Hwy 180E • Silver City, NM • 575-538-5644 Plaza, N. Bullard at 7th St., 654-4104. p.m. Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla of Border Partners at the Town Library St., 647-4480. Las Cruces/Mesilla in Palomas. Western wear encouraged, Everett Howl—High Desert Brew- food and drink available. Tickets at the Wednesday door. 7-11 p.m. $25. Billy’s Restaurant, ing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. Silver City/Grant County Mulligans Fore Mutts—AC- Hwy. 180 E., 537-5988. Live Music—Buckhorn Saloon, Tion Programs for Animals. Come 12 Arts and Crafts Market—9 a.m.-2 Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- p.m. 703 N. Bullard, 313-6468. play golf for animals. 7 a.m. andoperahouse.com $100-$500. RedHawk Golf Club, Doug Snyder—Buckhorn Saloon, golfdigestplanner/23128-Mulligans_ Las Cruces/Mesilla Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- Fore_Mutts, 621-4942. Film Las Cruces—Trailers for locally andoperahouse.com. Storytellers of Las Cruces—Doug- made films are screened alongside short Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays las Jackson. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books films by student filmmakers, followed by and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, Downtown, 317 N. Water St. Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and 535-2729. Storytellers of Las Cruces—Judith industry news. 7 p.m. Free. Rio Grande JUMP into Summer—Family fun Ames. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Solano, Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523- day. Games, raffle, prizes. 10 a.m.-2 Earth Matters 1101 S. Solano. 6403, riograndetheatre.com. p.m. Gough Park, 534-0248. Terra Nova—See June 1. Through Ortho-Bionomy: When Nothing Model Sail Boat Kit—Also June 16. A show about earthly June 16. 8 p.m. $10, $9 students and Else Helps Your Pain—Techniques will Father’s Day gift for kids. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. be demonstrated by Patricia Gray. 5-6 Free. Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broad- matters that impact Downtown Mall, 523-1223, no-strings. p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 way, 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org. us all! org. El Paseo, 523-0436. Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Field Trip—388-2010, rolling- Truth or Consequences Thursday stonesgms.blogspot.com. Brought to you by: 5th Annual Hot Springs Festi- Silver City/Grant County Silver City Farmers’ Market—Sat- Gila/Mimbres val—Live music, tours, contests, beer 13AG and Garrison Starr—7 urdays. Greg Renfro 9-11 a.m. Market Community Radio garden, spa poker run, kids’ activities. p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538- 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mainstreet Plaza, N. 4-9 p.m. Downtown on Daniels and 9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse. Bullard at 7th St., 654-4104. Sims, behind Lee Belle Johnson Center. Gila Resources com. The Loose Blues Bands—Rock, www.HotSpringsFestival.org. Information Project Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral blues and country. 6-9 p.m. Diane’s Society—Potluck dinner. Lee Stockman Parlor, Bullard St. New Mexico Sunday and Judy Allen will discuss rock identi- Silver City/Grant County Las Cruces/Mesilla Wilderness Alliance fication. 6 p.m. Senior Center, Victoria Desert Baby-Wearers—Learn about 9Big Ditch Park Birding—Ex- St., 534-1393, rollingstonesgms. safe and comfortable baby-wearing, Upper Gila Watershed Alliance plore Silver City’s riverwalk with Karen blogspot.com. Beckenbach and learn some of the birds practice new methods, try different that frequent the area. 7:30 a.m. Free. Las Cruces/Mesilla carriers and meet other baby-wearers at Visitor Center Parking Lot, swnmaudu- Big Band Dance Club—Jim Helder this monthly meeting. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. [email protected]. Septet. 7-10 p.m. $9, $7 members. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, Every Tuesday and Thursday Court Youth Center, 402 West Court St., 523-0436. Evergreen Garden Club Annual 10 am & 8 pm Garden Tour—See Southwest Gardener 526-6504. Life 101—Level 1 workshop for column. Tickets at Silver City Farmers’ Tiffany Christopher—High Desert manifesting your life. 1-4 p.m. $25, via [email protected] Market, Ambank, Silver Heights Nursery, Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. $60 for all three levels on following Alotta Gelato, Mimbres Farms Green- Trees Are Killing Our Forests— Saturdays. Register at jeanniekay.webs. Podcasts available @ http://gmcr.org/category/earth-matters/ house & Nursery. 1-5 p.m. $5. Forest Health in the West. George Duda, com. Las Cruces Wellness Center, 755 who spent 16 years with the state of S. Telshor Blvd., Building R #201, 521- Las Cruces/Mesilla New Mexico Forestry Division as the 4076, lascruceswellnesscenter.org. 20th Century Celebration—Las Timber Management Officer, will talk Mean Mary—High Desert Brewing, Cruces Revue Troupe. Favorites from about how the misinterpretation of natu- 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. Elvis, the Beach Boys, Gloria Estefan, ral processes has brought us to a time of Storytellers of Las Cruces—Terry Michael Jackson, Benny Goodman, unparalleled loss of forests and wood- Alvarez. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Down- Glenn Miller and more. 7 p.m. $10. lands in the Western US. Duda also has town, 317 N. Water St. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Prostate Cancer spent time in the private sector, working Storytellers of Las Cruces—Loni Mall, 523-1223, no-strings.org. for 22 years as Resource Manager for Todoroki. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books So- Antique Treasures Day—This is the the Duke City Lumber Co. 7 p.m. $2. lano, 1101 S. Solano. Support Group only one day each year visitors get the op- Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Terra Nova—See June 1. Through portunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look Current patients, survivors, and those Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, June 16. 8 p.m. $10, $9 students and at-risk for prostate cancer are encouraged at the facility’s collections and preserva- nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Down- tion program. Museum curators will talk town Mall, 523-1223, no-strings.org. to attend. Information on local, state and about the process of donating artifacts Friday along with their care and preservation. Deming national resources will be available! Flag Day Music in the Park—6 p.m. Rock- 12-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors, $2 children Silver City/Grant County 5-17. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, hound State Park, Hwy. 143. Meets the Third Wednesday 14Bike Evenings—Fridays. Bike 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, repair workshop and social bike ride Glenwood of Every Month @ 6:30 p.m. nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. followed by the Bike-In Movie Night. 6 Bucky’s Birthday Bash—Cowboy Sunday Growers’ Market—10 p.m., 8:30 p.m. movie. Bikeworks, 820 dinner, potluck dessert. Dance. Music Same Time and Place a.m.-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, Bullard St., 388-1444. by Bucky Allred, Dee Ford, Ty Martin, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. Gila Regional Medical Center— Green Drinks—Van Clothier of Joe Delk, Mark Delk, Byron Delk, Joe Terra Nova—See June 1. Through Stream Dynamics will show how to as- Garcia, Myron Sullivan, Cheryl Allsup & Conference Room (1313 E. 32nd St.) June 16. 2:30 p.m. $10, $9 students and sess water resources and cost effectively Friends. Contributions benefit the New seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Down- make use of them. An update on the Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance. 6 Facilitators: town Mall, 523-1223, no-strings.org. 2013 Legislative session, local busi- p.m. www.nmohva.org. Deming ness/community announcements and Dave Schwantes and Walt Hanson Sunday Hillsboro Arts—Deming Arts networking will wrap up the evening. For more information, call the Grant County Community Health Council at Council Reception. 1 p.m. 100 S. Gold, Green Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-7 Fathers’ Day demingarts.orbs.com. p.m. Energy Ideal, 820 N. Bullard St., Silver City/Grant County (575) 388-1198 ext. 10 538-4332. 16Early Sunday Dinner—Pasta, Monday Silver City Museum Society—Drop salad, bread, drinks and dessert will be Silver City/Grant County off your auction donations and unwant- 10Widowed Persons Service— ed items. Items will be auctioned off on EVENTS continued on next page ©DE 48 JUNE 2013 www.desertexposure.com

EVENTS continued 126 S. Downtown Main St. students free with ID. 2251 Calle de The Painting—Through June 27. A Santiago, 620-0377. chateau, flowering gardens, a threaten- Bourbon Legend—Every Other served. Entertainment by Sherri Terraz- ing forest… here is what, for mysterious Tuesday. 6:30 p.m. Free. Rio Grande zas. Bridge Community. 5 p.m. $10. reasons, a painter has left incomplete. Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523- First United Methodist Church, 300 W. Animated, French with English subtitles. 6403, riograndetheatre.com. College Ave. Director: Jean-François Laguionie. Model Sail Boat Kit—See June Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 and 7:30 Wednesday 15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Silver City p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regu- Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Silver City/Grant County lar, $6 seniors and students, $5 MVFS Live Music—Buckhorn Saloon, silvercitymuseum.org. 26 members, children and Weds. Fountain Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- Las Cruces/Mesilla Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, andoperahouse.com Sunday Growers’ Market—10 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org. a.m.-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, Las Cruces/Mesilla Vans Warped Tour—$23.50-$40. 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. Deming The Chain—Summer Music Series. NMSU Intramural Field, (800) 745- Terra Nova—See June 1. 2:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Clair Winery, 1325 3000, ticketmaster.com. $10, $9 students and seniors. Black Box De Baca Rd, 546-1179. Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523- Thursday 1223, no-strings.org. Terra Nova runs through June 16 at the Black Box in Las Cruces. Saturday Silver City/Grant County Hillsboro Silver City/Grant County Mimbres Farmers’ Market— Filthy, Mangy Jazz—Le Chat Luna- 27 p.m. 703 N. Bullard, 313-6468. Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Bilingual Storytelling—With Thursdays. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 14 Hwy. 35, tique. 2 p.m. $5. Hillsboro Community 22 Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays silvercitymuseum.org. Maria Vigil. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Silver City 574-7674. Center, Elenora St., 895-5686. and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, Backyard BBQ—Music, pie-eating Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Las Cruces/Mesilla 535-2729. contest, soaking booth, balloon toss. silvercitymuseum.org. Tuesday Big Band Dance Club—Steppin Up. Guides 101—Workshop with 12-8 p.m. Little Toad Creek, 1122 Hwy. Silver City/Grant County Arts and Crafts Market—9 a.m.-2 Finger-food. 7-10 p.m. $9, $7 mem- Gaye Rock. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $25. Rock 35, Lake Roberts, 536-9649, littletoad- p.m. 703 N. Bullard, 313-6468. Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays bers. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Center, 413 N. Bullard St., 956-5200, creek.com. 18 Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays and Saturdays. 3-6 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, St., 526-6504. gayerock.com. Mimbres Farmers’ Market—Thurs- and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, 535-2729. Bourbon Legend—High Desert Mason Reed—Buckhorn Saloon, days. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 14 Hwy. 35, 535-2729. Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- 574-7674. Las Cruces/Mesilla a apilla etlands ature L C W N Eat Smart Live Well Cooking andoperahouse.com. Argentine Tango de Las Cruces— alk Las Cruces/Mesilla W —Explore the trails and picnic Class—Easy and delicious ways to keep Mesilla Valley Concert Band Pre- Tuesdays. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5, NMSU Annual 4th of July Celebration— areas in this gem of a park that is very cool and hydrated this summer. 5-6 p.m. 4th-of-July Concert—The band will students free with ID. 2251 Calle de See July 3. Free. 528-3170, 541-2200, convenient. Nature walk with Patricia $3, MVM members free. Mountain View be joined by members of Grant County’s Santiago, 620-0377. las-cruces.org. Taber. 8 a.m. Free. Senior Center, Victo- Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. own Concert Band of the Southwest. ria St, [email protected]. Grant County Community Concert As- Wednesday History of La Capilla Chapel— Friday Silver City/Grant County Friday sociation. 2 p.m. Free. WNMU Fine Arts Silver City/Grant County Learn about the history behind this Silver Silver City/Grant County Center Theatre. Ray Tarantino—Buckhorn Sa- 5Bike Evenings—Fridays. Bike 19 City heritage park with Jose Ray, Jr. 9 Bike Evenings—Fridays. Bike Middle East Cooking Class—Chef loon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhorn- 28 repair workshop and social bike ride a.m. Free. Senior Center, Victoria St, repair workshop and social bike ride Shevek will be teaching all the dishes saloonandoperahouse.com. [email protected]. followed by the Bike-In Movie Night. 6 followed by the Bike-In Movie Night. 6 from the Middle East Tasting Dinner. Pre- p.m., 8:30 p.m movie. Bikeworks, 820 Las Cruces/Mesilla Inkle Weaving Class—Students age p.m., 8:30 p.m movie. Bikeworks, 820 registration required. 11 a.m. Shevek & Bullard St., 388-1444. Rail Readers Book Club—Web 16 and up. Pre-registration required. Bullard St., 388-1444. Company, 602 N. Bullard St., 538- of Evil by J.A. Jance. 11 a.m. Railroad 12:30-3:30 p.m. $20. Silver City Paint the Town In Oils—Through 9168, thekissmethodgourmet.com. Las Cruces/Mesilla rtists eception Museum, 351 N. Mesilla St., 647-4480. Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, June 30. Oil painter Chris Alvarez Oversouls CD Release Par- A R —5 p.m. Rio silvercitymuseum.org. will teach a special outdoor workshop ty—7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Buckhorn Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Thursday Silver City Farmers’ Market—Sat- exploring the streets and scenes of Silver Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buck- Mall, 523-6403, riograndetheatre.com. Silver City/Grant County urdays. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mainstreet City. $250. Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 15 N. hornsaloonandoperahouse.com. Venus in Fur—Through July 13. Plaza, N. Bullard at 7th St., 654-4104. See June 28. 8 p.m. $7. NMSU Readers 20Mimbres Farmers’ Market— Bullard St., 388-5725, leybaingallsarts. Silver City Farmers’ Market— Thursdays. 3:30-5:30 p.m. 14 Hwy. 35, Silver City Museum Society— com/classes.html. Saturdays. The Loose Blues Bands Theatre, across the parking lot from 574-7674. Drop off your auction donations and Silver City Museum Society—Drop 9-11 a.m. Market 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Barnes & Noble on University Ave. unwanted items. off your auction donations and unwant- Mainstreet Plaza, N. Bullard at 7th St., 650-3496. Items will be ed items. Items will be auctioned off on 654-4104. Deming auctioned off on August 17. 3-6 p.m. Silver City Museum Drew Reid—Summer Music Series. August 17. 12-3 Las Cruces/Mesilla Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, Give Us This Day—See June 28. 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Clair Winery, 1325 p.m. Silver City silvercitymuseum.org. De Baca Road, 546-1179. Museum Annex, Through June 30. $10-$12. Rio Grande The Loose Blues Bands—Rock, Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523- 302 W. Broad- blues and country. 6-9 p.m. Diane’s Saturday way, 538-5921, 6403, riograndetheatre.com. Parlor, Bullard St. Sean Lucy & Family—High Desert Silver City/Grant County silvercitymuseum. Tiffany Christopher—Buckhorn Sa- Silver City Farmers’ Market—Sat- org. Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. 6 loon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhorn- Storytellers of Las Cruces—Nancy urdays. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mainstreet Wally Lawder saloonandoperahouse.com. Plaza, N. Bullard at 7th St., 654-4104. the aptured Banks. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Down- & R Community Arts and Crafts Street oyotes Las Cruces/Mesilla town, 317 N. Water St. C —Buck- Fair/Market—Saturdays. Local hand- horn Saloon, At Any Price—Through July 4. A Storytellers of Las Cruces—Judith farming family’s business is threatened Ames. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Solano, made artwork. Live music, artists, food, Pinos Altos, 538- entertainment. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 703 N. 9911, buckhorn- by an unexpected crisis, further testing 1101 S. Solano. At Any Price, with Zac Efron, plays at the Fountain the relationship between a father and his Venus in Fur—Through July 13. Bullard, 313-6468. saloonandopera- Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays Theatre in Las Cruces beginning June 28. house.com. rebellious son. Director: Ramin Bahrani. See June 28. 8 p.m. $7. NMSU Readers Stars: Dennis Quaid, Kim Dickens, Zac Theatre, across the parking lot from and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, Las Cruces/ Efron. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 and Barnes & Noble on University Ave. 535-2729. Las Cruces/Mesilla Mesilla 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. 650-3496. Las Cruces/Mesilla ourtney arie ndrews Big Band Dance Club—CDs, DJ C M A —High $7 regular, $6 seniors and students, $5 Venus in Fur—Through July 13. Mike D’Arcy. 7-10 p.m. $7. Court Youth Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525- White Sands MVFS members, children and Weds. Lake Lucero Tour—Hike with a See June 28. 8 p.m. $7. NMSU Readers Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504. 6752. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guada- ranger to the source of the sands and Theatre, across the parking lot from Bob Einweck—High Desert Brewing, Storytellers of Las Cruces—Sarah lupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org. learn about the formation of the dunes. Barnes & Noble on University Ave. 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752. Addison and Sharlene Wittern. 10:30 Give Us This Day—Through June Reservations required. 9 a.m. $3, $1.50 650-3496. Eat Smart Live Well—Ways you a.m. Coas Books Downtown, 317 N. 30. A stage adaptation of the 1956 children. White Sands National Monu- can stay cool and hydrated this sum- Water St. memoir by Sidney Stewart, relating ment, 679-2599 ext. 230, 479-6124 Silver City/Grant County mer. 5-6 p.m. $3, MVM members free. Storytellers of Las Cruces—Jean a first person account of the Battle of ext. 236, nps.gov/whsa. 9Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, Gilbert. 10:30 a.m. Coas Books Solano, Bataan, the infamous march that fol- and Saturdays. 1-4 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, 523-0436. 1101 S. Solano. lowed and the brutal treatment American Sunday 535-2729. Vegan Support Group—7-8 p.m. k White Sands soldiers endured for three and a half Las Cruces / Mesilla Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, ull oon ikes F M H —Hike the moonlit years. $10-$12. Rio Grande Theatre, Give Us This Day—See June 28. 523-0436. 30 dunes with a ranger. Reservations 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, $10-$12. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. required, accepted beginning two weeks riograndetheatre.com. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, riogrande- Friday in advance of the hike. 8 p.m. $3. White Lunchtime Yoga—12 p.m. $12 Silver City/Grant County theatre.com. Sands National Monument, 679-2599 ext. include lunch. Downtown Desert Yoga, Sunday Growers’ Market—10 Bike Evenings—Fridays. Bike 21 230, 479-6124 ext. 236, nps.gov/whsa. 126 S. Main St. a.m.-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, repair workshop and social bike ride Venus in Fur—Through July 13. In 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. followed by the Bike-In Movie Night. 6 Sunday this David Ives play, Thomas (Eric Young), p.m., 8:30 p.m movie. Bikeworks, 820 Las Cruces / Mesilla a beleaguered playwright/director, JULY Bullard St., 388-1444. 23Sunday Growers’ Market—10 is desperate to find an actress to play Bob Einwick—Little Toad Creek, a.m.-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation Tuesday Send events info by the 1122 Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts, 536-9649, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436. of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus Silver City/Grant County littletoadcreek.com. Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays 20th of the month to: White Sands in Fur. Into his empty audition room walks 2 Eric from Philly—Buckhorn Saloon, and Saturdays. 3-6 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, Full Moon Nights—Listen to music, a vulgar and equally desperate actress— events@desertexposure. Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloon- 535-2729. learn about the monument, and enjoy oddly enough, named Vanda (Nicole andoperahouse.com. com, fax 534-4134, the beauty of moonlit dunes. 8:30 p.m. Bartlett). Though utterly wrong for the so- Middle Eastern Wine Tasting Wednesday $3. White Sands National Monument, phisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange PO Box 191, Silver City, Dinner—Six courses of foods from Las Cruces / Mesilla 679-2599 ext. 230, 479-6124 ext. 236, command of the material, piquing Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria with op- Annual 4th of July Electric Light NM 88062 or NEW— nps.gov/whsa. Thomas’ interest with her seductive talents 3 tional matched wines. Wine expert Bob and secretive manner. lo-fi productions. 8 Parade, Celebration and Fireworks— submit your event online Geitgey will be in attendance to discuss Through July 4. Commemorating the Tuesday p.m. $7. NMSU Readers Theatre, across at www.desertexposure. the wines. 6:30 p.m. $80, $45 without the parking lot from Barnes & Noble on adoption of the Declaration of Indepen- wine. Shevek & Company, 602 N. Bul- Silver City/Grant County dence in 1776, Las Cruces celebrates com/submitevents. Friends of the Library Annual University Ave. 650-3496. lard St., 538-9168, silver-eats.com. 25 with a parade of floats decorated with Meeting—New members of the Friends Deming Silver City Museum Society—Drop electric lights. Experience live entertain- of the Library Board will be elected. The Desert Trio—Summer Music Series. off your auction donations and unwant- ment throughout the day plus a spec- BEFORE YOU GO: public is invited. 5 p.m. Public Library, 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Clair Winery, 1325 ed items. Items will be auctioned off on tacular fireworks display at night. Free. 515 W. College Ave., 538-3672. De Baca Road, 546-1179. Note that events listings August 17. 3-6 p.m. Silver City Museum 528-3170, 541-2200, las-cruces.org. Gila Farmers’ Market—Tuesdays Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, are subject to change and Saturdays. 3-6 p.m. 414 Hwy. 211, Saturday silvercitymuseum.org. Thursday 535-2729. Silver City/Grant County and to human error! Las Cruces/Mesilla Independence Day Menopause in an Hour—Health 29Community Dance—Old Time Silver City/Grant County Please confirm all dates, Girls Night Out—Treat yourself talk with Dr. Victor Nwachuku. 12-1 Dances of the Southwest including circle Independence Day Festivities—4th to a fun evening for women of all ages 4 times and locations. p.m. Free. GRMC conference room, dances, contras, play party, chotis, the of July parade downtown, followed while raising money and awareness 538-4870, www.grmc.org. broom dance and the handkerchief by music and vendors at Gough Park. about domestic violence. 6-9 p.m. TEA Party Patriots—Meeting. 6 dance. All ages. Bayou Seco, Big Ditch Weather permitting fireworks display at $52-$55. Convention Center, 680 E. p.m. Red Barn Family Steak House, 708 Crickets and other surprise guests will dusk. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Downtown Silver University Ave., helpinghandsevents. Silver Heights Blvd., 388-3848. play live music. All dances will be City, silvercity.org. com/calendar.html. taught. 6-10 p.m. $5, kids free. Ole Las Cruces/Mesilla July 4th Ice Cream Social—Enjoy Lunchtime Yoga—12 p.m. $12 Argentine Tango de Las Cruces— Tavern, Hwy. 180, Cliff. 535-4018. old-fashioned ice cream and games for includes lunch. Downtown Desert Yoga, Tuesdays. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5, NMSU Arts and Crafts Market—9 a.m.-2 the kids. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Silver City DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 49

Henry Lightcap’s Journal • Henry Lightcap Love Is Love An education in what’s “normal.” • Southwestern Jewelry hen I was a skinny, snot-nosed sixth grader, bills together, they watch TV on the couch after a Free Mineral • Rock Hounding gear and books we played a dastardly game called “smear long day at work, and they sometimes bicker over Museum the queer.” A complex game of strategy household chores. How is this any different from any • Mineral Specimens Wand skill, the sole point of the activity was to identify of us? I have met couples raising children in the same • Beading supplies the weakest member of the herd and pummel him positive, caring environment I did, and guess what? 1805 Little • Unique gifts mercilessly with rubber balls. In rural New Mexico The kids are “normal” and well adjusted. In fact, Walnut Rd. in 1975, the word “queer” didn’t mean much to my the only difference I can detect is that their parents naive 10-year-old ears, and I was just thankful when aren’t married, which is fine if that’s their choice. Un- Silver City, the target wasn’t me. fortunately, it’s not a choice. NM 88061 It was a few years later that my friends and I heard Why can’t gay people be married? Because there 575.538.9001 • [email protected] rumors that there was a particular variety of boy are lot of people who are experts on tradition and that was prone to like other boys. These boys were morality and God’s will who have decided basic hu- “queers” and became the subject of much specula- man rights for certain Americans are conditional. tion and suspicion. Just like Jim Crow laws and the Japanese internment There were plenty of labels that we tossed about camps of World War Two, there are apparently times with the careless indifference of thoughtless youth— when it’s okay to have different rights for different fags, queers, homos. Of course, we were positive that Americans based on fear. Gay people are going to there were no gay people in our circles, because all of screw up the sanctity of marriage that we hetero- us were “normal.” Each of us took pride in express- sexuals have treated with so much respect over the ing our disapproval of anything remotely gay through years, so they shouldn’t be allowed to take part in the increasingly boisterous displays of manly behavior. philandering, cheating, spousal abuse, child neglect The word “gay” was a versatile insult. and marital dysfunction that we straight people have When I went to college, I briefly worked for the enjoyed for so long. student newspaper, with Wood- As Americans who supposedly ward-and-Bernstein stars in my subscribe to buzzwords like “lib- eyes. I met with the editor of the My first thought was: erty” and the “pursuit of happi- paper, a gregarious young man a ness,” it seems ironic that we are few years older than me with a He’s awfully normal blasé about the denial of the right penetrating countenance and a for a gay guy. My to marriage, the ultimate form of errazas rock-hard handshake. Curiously, lasting love, to an entire sector FUNERAL CHAPELS he had posters of men on the walls second thought was: of our population. As a people, of his office, which confused me a He didn’t even try to how can we continue to rational- Silver City Area 537-0777 bit. However, he offered me the ize this? Using legal precedent Deming 546-0070 job, and gave me my first assign- hit on me. to justify discrimination doesn’t ment, which I latched onto like a work, as any legislation prevent- Lordsburg 542-3300 fat kid on a doughnut. After a few ing gay marriage sort of flies in the Call and let us help you weeks, I got to know some of the other people on the face of the 14th Amendment. Using religion to justify pre-plan today! staff, and when I asked about the posters, one of the discrimination doesn’t work, either, as our nation is writers blinked and said, “Well, duh. He’s gay.” not a theocracy. Besides, if gay people are destined My first thought was: He’s awfully normal for a to burn in hell, I’m pretty sure the die is already cast. gay guy. My second thought was: He didn’t even try Marriage rights aren’t going to change that. “You become to hit on me. In the span of 10 seconds, everything I June is Gay Pride month, and I have attended a responsible forever thought I knew about homosexual men was sliced, couple of events over the years as a married man. for what you’ve diced, spindled and mutilated. This vexed me for I smile and laugh and talk with my friends, but I tamed.” several days, and I came to understand that all the feel conspicuous and guilty, standing there with my jokes and labels weren’t so harmless, that they were wife. We enjoy a bond that gay couples can’t, simply —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry constructs to give form to our fears that were born by dint of legislative fiat, and I just can’t understand of ignorance. The editor was a helluva nice guy, and that. Our nation—hell, our world—has so many Scott Thomson putting a label on him wasn’t funny. important problems and issues to tackle, and why Horsemanship As decades passed, I met more gay people, men we continue to expend a dram of energy prevent- Silver City, NM • (575) 388-1830 and women who were increasingly but cautiously ing these people from being equal in our society is [email protected] trusting of their friends and families. Popular and dumb. 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Continental Divide • David A. Fryxell deep, cottonwood-type shade, or the filtered partial sun under a mesquite? Might the sun move enough during the shopping trip to rob the car of shade? How cruel that would be—a blazing odyssey across the Made in the Shade parking lot plus a surprisingly sunny, sweltering car! When all the factors in this equation work, how- Tis the season for getting out of the sun. ever, there’s nothing quite like the schadenfreude of sliding into a deliciously cool, shaded car while ather to my surprise, June is typically the a cooling relief. your fellow shoppers return to automotive kilns. Is hottest month here in the desert Southwest. Until, that is, you arrive at your destination and it wrong to take pleasure in others’ suffering when Growing up in the Midwest, June was more have to park. Then you begin the contemplation of you have so adroitly snagged some shade? Maybe I Rof a thunderstormy ramp-up to the real heat of July the horror that will await you upon your return to the won’t even turn on the AC until I get out into traffic, and August. Freshly out of school, we could enjoy vehicle, especially from a lengthy errand such as an because it’s so cool in my shaded car! Heck, maybe summery days that weren’t quite real scorchers, with Albertson’s excursion. Sitting in the blazing June sun I’ll just sit here in the shade and watch that woman’s mosquitos not yet the size of F-16s, followed by long, for upwards of an hour, the surrounding temperature ice cream turn into a puddle in her zillion-degree car. lingering evenings when darkness held off until al- at least 90, your car will become an oven on wheels. Hey, balding guy who cut me off pulling into Albert- most bedtime. Not quite the light-all-night “midsum- So begins the summer ritual of placing shiny, son’s, how does that brand-new Mercedes with its mer” of Scandinavia (where many South Dakotans’ windshield-shaped folding reflectors in the front win- fancy-dancy black-leather seats feel when the inte- ancestors had lived), June evenings were nonethe- dow. You park and out comes the sunscreen. Back in rior is hotter than the surface of the sun? less invitations to stay outside as the porch lights the car, which is an oven despite your best efforts, (Seriously, explain to me the popularity of black and you must fumble with and fold up the dang thing. automobiles and trucks and black interiors in a cli- Start the car first, for gosh sakes, what are you think- mate where the sun can melt the sunglasses right ing? Not that the air conditioning pumps out anything onto your head. What are these people thinking? Did remotely “refrigerated” in temperature at first, but at they not take physics in high school?) least the air in the car is moving while you refold and wrestle that stupid sunscreen into the back seat or he joy of shade in our sizzling corner of the just give up and hurl it out of your way… country can be attributed to the fundamental Have you ever noticed that they don’t make rear- truth of that oft-satirized saying: It’s not the window sunscreens? What if you park so that the sun Theat, it’s the humidity. And don’t forget: But it’s a is blazing in from the back? True, at least you won’t dry heat. In benighted places like the American South fry your butt when you return and sit down, but the (I’m talking about the climate here, but draw your whole oven effect will still happen. own conclusions about the rest), the humidity acts as And can we just all agree at this point that people a conveyor for the heat. The mercury may not reach who leave their pets or kids in closed cars during the the triple-digit excesses of places like Tucson or Phoe- summer should all be locked in black cars with big, un- nix, but the heat is inescapable. Even in the shade in tinted windows in a hot parking lot for a couple hours, Alabama (I speak from experience), it feels hot. Here, to get a taste of their own medicine? Really, shouldn’t yes, laugh if you will, it’s hot—but it’s a dry heat! evolution have taken care of this problem by now? Sans humidity, shade offers a remarkable escape from even the sternest, most spirit-crushing heat. nyway, the alternative to window sunscreens As brutal as the sun gets, the shade seems all the and auto interiors by Hotpoint is, of course, more kind. the search for shade. Trees are at a premi- Growing up in the Midwest, where summers got umA in the desert Southwest to begin with (“desert” plenty humid if not the crackers-don’t-stay-crisp should have been your first clue), but in hot summer humidity of the Deep South, I never imagined how months we point our cars toward them like magne- wonderful shade could feel on a hot day. That heat- tized needles seeking north in a kids’ science project. humidity one-two punch could even drive us inside If you’re so lucky as to see someone pulling out on sunny summer days, to the sweet relief of air con- slowly winked on, until our parents hollered it was of a shady parking place near the store, just as you ditioning. (No one called it “refrigerated air,” and I’d time to quit kick-the-can and dawdlingly come inside. drive into the lot, it’s like winning Powerball. You will never seen a “swamp cooler.”) Unless, of course, a thunderstorm built and blew wait even for the ancient-ist, creakiest, slowest old- So this June, even as the mercury climbs and the up in the humid Midwestern skies, driving us into the lady driver to haul her powder-blue Chrysler 300 out longing for monsoon relief becomes palpable, take a house with pelting rain and hailstones. Or a tornado of that parking spot—snails could go faster, grand- moment to appreciate the special, simple pleasure of warning sent us deeper still, into the relative shelter ma!—and let the honking traffic back up behind you. shade in the desert Southwest. of the basement. Honk all you want, buddy! I’m parking in the shade! Just stay out of that shaded parking spot—I saw Such stormy weather typically doesn’t materialize When a store isn’t busy, you can see the cars scat- it first!k here in the Southwest until early July, with the much- tered across the parking lot under every available anticipated arrival of the annual monsoons. So, lack- scrap of shade. There might be 40 feet between one ing that relief, the heat just builds during the long, shaded car and the rest of the sun-drenched automo- David A. Fryxell works up a sweat editing Desert sunny June afternoons. These are the days when one tive multitudes. Don’t care. It’s shade. Enjoy baking Exposure. wonders: Really, is a swamp cooler enough? Honey, in your BMWs and Buicks, suckers! maybe it’s time to finally spring for “refrigerated air.” Come search-for-shade season, in fact, complex Or at least a window air conditioner or two. Or three. calculating is required to balance the benefits of more remote shaded parking spots against the sun-exposed till, one can’t stay sitting directly in the path of walk across the lot to the store. Will I suffer more the swamp cooler all day long, no matter how roasting until reaching the air-conditioned bliss of the tempting. Errands must be run, groceries restore entrance than I would coming back to a 130-de- Sstocked, the box at the post office emptied. Besides, gree car? If the asphalt is black, that’s one factor. Du- the car has “refrigerated air,” so a little drive can be ration of shopping trip is another. And are we talking DESERT EXPOSURE JUNE 2013 51

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