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Contents Locally Raised Grass-Fed Ground Beef 6 LETTERS • ‘Tombstone 28 PRESERVING HISTORY • Ice Cream Social CATTLE CO. $7.99/pound Rashomon’ Tularosa Red Brick Schoolhouse work in A letter that turns into progress Toucan Market, Las Cruces; Bullock’s, T or C; Mario’s a movie review by Jennifer Gruger Market, Ruidoso; Nature’s Pantry, Alamogordo; El Rey Meat Market, Deming; Silver City Food Basket 4 EDITOR’S 29 DOWN WIND • Trinity Test Effects NOTEBOOK • A Film Still haunting New Mexicans & Bayard Food Basket; Lee’s Rite Way Market, Extravaganza by Joan E. Price Thatcher, AZ; Apple Annie’s Country Store, Wilcox, AZ Going to the movies with Elva K. Öster- 30 SPICY SENIORS • Artsy reich Enclave Sage Café provides coffee and conver- 8 DESERT DIARY • sation Changing Streams in by Susie Ouderkirk Mid-Horse Contributors let us know where 31 QUANTUM VIEW • Using they stand Physics to Heal the Mind The world as a seamless 9 EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES • whole Silver City, Alamogordo by Ronnie Joan Diener Plants, recycling, hands on activities in two communities 32 TALKING HORSES • Think, Think 10 NOT SO DIRTY JOBS • Using the brain before ap- Labyrinth Lady proaching Using ancient inspirations by Scott Thomson by Billy Huntsman 33 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT • Grant 11 ON SCREEN • ’The Heart County Events Outright’ Weekly happenings in Grant Award winner Mark Medoff County makes play into movie 34 HEALING OURSELVES • In the 12 ARTS EXPOSURE • Spring Gallery Guide Good foods for the season Area arts venues listed by Athena Wolf

13 ARTS EXPOSURE • 35 STARRY DOME • The Little Dog Arts Scene Lay Canis Minor ties into multiple SNOWDENEXTERMINATING Latest area arts happenings legends Serving Southwest New Mexico since 1951 by Bert Stevens 14 PERFORMANCES • Active April Area communities bring music, 36 TABLE TALK • plays to enjoy Rise-n-Shine Deming 575-546-9052 New owners for Deming Silver City 575-388-9300 15 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS • Call for coffee house Las Cruces 575-526-9300 Artists by Marjorie Lilly Local talent, lmmakers sought FAX 575-546-8307 PO Box 230, Deming, NM 88031 for shows, 36 RED OR GREEN • www.snowdenexterminating.com Toll Free 1-800-471-9052 Dining Guide 16 ARTS EXPOSURE • Sculpture Restaurants in southwest Chances New Mexico Silent auction puts art into fund- Watch for our Life is raising action 40 HIGH PLACES • Juniper Saddle Hike 17 ARTS EXPOSURE • On food to the colder places Good in Silver City Educator/ by Gabrielle Teich Photographer community guide Creating images with 28 TUMBLEWEEDS • Farmington camera and computer Journey arriving in May and Sink into a cultural experience by 18 ARTS EXPOSURE • available at many Life into style 41 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS • Donazetti builds own Events Guide way of creating For April and a little be- locations around yond 19 MUSIC SCENE • Tom Silver City and Grant Waits 46 CYCLES OF LIFE What is it about “Down There by • Advice for County. the Train?” Motorists Allaying confu- 21 LIFE IN MEXICO • Tears and Laughter sion in the road Journey to wedding uplifting in midst of by Fr. Gabriel poverty Rochelle

22 FAITH MATTERS • Clergy in Print 46 HITTING THE Bishop Ramirez, Monsignor Getz publish ROAD • books Fr. Gabriel Rochelle Columnist, priest 23 SEARCHING TO RESCUE • still active on bike, with Volunteers Train words Grant County group helps nd by Susie Ouderkirk lost people 46 ON THE SHELF • 24 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • ‘Retrograde’ Give Local Local author turns out Event links donors with com- intriguing science ction munity needs 47 LIVING ON WHEELS • An 26 RAISING DAD • How’s the Ice RVer Pays it Forward Cream The essential details to get A certain father makes food judge- going ments by Jim & Henry Duchene by Sheila Sowder

27 PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • Desert Dust 46 FOOTBALL FOLLIES • Ch-ch-ch-changes Henry Lightcap, Charlie Brown, Socrates weigh in Women’s team continues with new name by Richard Coletharp by Susie Ouderkirk 6 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com Letter to the Editor

‘Tombstone Tragedy,” “Three Businessmen,” by several sides, including Doc universally Repo Man, et al. In short, Cox freed us from our etc. Cox also scripted “Fear and Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Filmed For this lm challenges, us to times. Each lm thereafter serves Rashomon’ Loathing in Las Vegas.” Each in Old Tucson last year, the lm confront the immortal questions equally its prophetic chore, and Editor, new project Cox undertakes promises to provide the viewer of life and of death, of truth and now this pioneering work on the I read with some interest your reveals a self-reformation, com- much food for thought, as the of “fake news,” of political pro- OK Corral, providing the perfect recounting the fare offered by pletely apart from all that went impeccable quality artistically paganda and of the evanescent and necessary message for this your local college art house before and unique unto itself. and technically of this new high- and mutable nature of the mo- brave new time of Trump. May cine not long ago, disappointed Mr. Cox now shares his myriad ly focused project nds equal dality of memory. For example, it sow subversive seeds of doubt at nding no allusion to my old recounting of the legendary yet only in its philosophical content. Ike’s consciously recreating his within the minds of those most hero Alex Cox, who so ably guid- controversial gun ght at the OK Major lms produced nowadays private “memory” of the inter- drawn to cowboy gun ght lms! ed us through darkest times of Corral in a new lm titled “Tomb- are universally exceptional tech- change as his drawing his rie Although Mr. Cox eschews trouble and now emerges with a stone Rashomon.” nically with the latest and great- and ring rst, with bodies ying repeating himself, a ne sequel work which promises to carry us Although you also do not al- est computer generated bells and (and what a great act of physical may be found in exploring the truly through times of Trump. lude to Kurosawa in your recol- whistles yet all remain shallow unenhanced stuntsmanship that life of New Mexican Billy the You may recall Mr. Cox as di- lection of art house lms, per- and hollow and empty calories. is), represents precisely the way Kid, played wonderfully by Rog- rector of such lm classics as haps you recall “Rashomon” as Cox with basic recording equip- we too often recreate memories elio in this lm. There are those “Repo Man,” with Harry Dean the story of a murder retold from ment and Tippett Studios wizard- deeply painful into something we who hold Billy did not die here in Stanton, as well as “Sid and Nan- the perspectives of all the par- ry and his highly skilled, profes- can live with. Wyatt’s self-invent- New Mexico, that a dead Mexican cy” with Gary Oldman as Sid ticipants and witnesses, includ- sional cast and crew give birth to ed public history on the other served as stand-in corpse while Vicious, and all that came after, ing the victim. Thus, Cox pres- something we can consider and hand is for public consumption Billy died an old man in Texas. such as “Walker,” “Revengers ents this epic gun ght as seen discuss for ages, as we once did to advance his own career, much The entire cast like Rogelio as we see today among our most truly, professionally perform in powerful politicians. this lm their parts. For example, This lm in short (before I Mr. Shumacher makes a perfect, bore you with a lengthy analysis, profound, complex Doc, intense and we all know how enraging and on point at all times, very en- lm criticism quickly becomes, gaging and irresistibly watchable except for Cox in his too-brief and informative. This oft played introductions, and his essential role, incarnated as well by New spaghetti Western book) brings Mexican Val Kilmer, has never his lifelong body of work to a before been so truly performed. new level, as does each one The editing of this lm as well along the way. His early and per- effectively drives the narrative, haps rst broadly distributed leaves out the unessential and in- lm, “Repo Man” (not forgetting cludes with a perfect rhythm all the elusive “Sleep Is for Sis- that is required for the complex sies”), provided real solace and recounting of events from sev- comfort for us suffering under eral perspectives and persistent times of extreme conict and memories. Each participant re- generational despair in another tells his and her recollections millennium. Cox truly helped us as evoked and guided by a com- through that time of crisis with puterized voice from the future. great humor and intelligence That impersonal, yet con dential and fun, and evoked much ear- computerized Voice recalls to me nest contemplation of the true something from Samuel Beck- meaning of the grand unifying ett’s later plays while maintain- phrase “plate of shrimp.” He also ing the soft and falsely friendly in that lm provided liberating tone from some yoga meditation iconoclastic consideration of tape. Wonderful entirely. the cowboy, long before Broke- Although his work may not back, and a never-before-seen, have appeared in your college art revolutionary character in Sy. house, for many Mr. Cox made In fact, the Sy Richardson char- us confront and thus helped us to acter broke open the gate for survive the darkest days of Rea- such later strong, self-assured gan, et al., through his instruc- African American characters tive work of that time. Now, with as played by Samuel L. Jackson this, I can hope to go forth and and Wesley Snipes and Denzel, face even Trump, the legendizing just as the Xander Schloss char- burst, the truth revealed. acter in “Repo Man” opened the Charles Scanlon closet for “Napoleon Dynamite.” Columbus

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH A Horse is a Horse, of Course Sometimes the noble beast could use some support from mankind

s twigs and leaves brush deliver our goods, transport us, by my face and that and double as a multi-passenger Ahorse smell seeps into ride to the local swimming hole, my clothes and hair, that tween- having patiently played the role aged me loses herself in the Rio of lesson pony. They resided in Grande bosque as the river winds our back yards, carriage houses through Albuquerque. There and livery stables, close by. This are so many memories of that is a family and childhood expe- freedom. The stubborn Byron, rience that is disappearing. If appaloosa extraordinaire, who horses are to remain part of the shared my growing-up angst, American landscape and part of stood his own with my friend our lifestyle, it is imperative to Elise’s white mustang stallion protect the lands that support and my other friend, Celena’s, them.” retired thoroughbred, Ollie. In Silver City, Grant Coun- We would race through the ty, the End of the Road Ranch trees, along the pathways. Of Horse Rescue has taken on course, Byron was no match for some of the horses that have mustang or thoroughbred, so he been left behind and in trouble would be clomping along at the as it gets more dif cult for peo- back. I was left happily clinging ple to keep horses. Unfortunate- to his mane, not worrying about ly, some who thought they could the ground ahead because the take on the responsibility of a other had to navigate the trail horse, nd they can’t and once rst. The irrigation ditches, the Kendra checks out the commotion on the other side of the fence Indy is a paint gelding. He in a while the situation leads to roads and the river all were our as she nds solace with the companions in her paddock. (Photos arrived at the horse rescue in dire circumstance for the ani- private playgrounds. We knew by Elva K. Österreich) 2005 inside his mama, Chicka. mals which can include neglect where to jump the fallen logs He is a product of the PMU and malnourishment. and where to cross the river to (pregnant mare urine) industry. I recently got a tour of this Corrales without encountering remarkable facility with Des- deep-sucking mud. Just girls and ert Exposure columnist Scott horses, that’s what we were. Thomson who writes the Talking Today, I am not even sure a Horses column. Thomson volun- horse can get to the bosque near teers at the rescue both training Albuquerque. The few times I the horses to get along with hu- have strolled there in recent mans better and teaching the hu- years required navigating those mans how to work with horses peculiar posts put in place to better. keep motorized vehicles out, End of the Road Ranch Res- thus surely keeping out the four- cue is hosting Help a Horse Day legged modes of transportation on April 22. The community is as well. It seems there is little invited to visit the ranch, meet room in the world for children the horses and learn more about on horseback. You have to grow them and enjoy refreshments up on a ranch, or be able to af- while they are walking around. ford trailers, the trucks t to pull The ranch is located at 4092 Mt. them and the time to haul horses View Road (turn off U.S. High- across miles instead of grabbing way 180, between the Econo a bridle and heading into the Lodge and Comfort Inn.) To wind with a friend. nd more about the facility vis- “As a nation,” Anna Gibson, it www.endoftheroadranchnm. former CEO of Equine Land Con- com or call 575-313-5714. servation Resource at the time Flicka is the ambassador at the wrote in 2013, “we are depleting Salty, a 20-year-old retired mare at End of the Road Horse Res- End of the Road Horse Rescue Elva K. the landscape of its ability to cue was slaughter bound when she was rescued in 2005. She location, she roams the ranch Österreich is support a horse friendly lifestyle arrived with Ace, a 6-month-old foal and already pregnant with during the day, visiting with editor of Desert and economy.” According the another lly. guests and the other horses. Exposure and United States Department of Ag- delighted to riculture, we are a losing 6,000 to thrive,” she wrote. “We are horse lands as partners in pre- West to the hunters and race be holding acres of open land every day. breaking up signi cant tracts of serving wildlife conservation horses who dominate our lore, of ce hours That breaks down to about 250 land that are critical to providing corridors. And they are invalu- horses are part of American in Silver City. She will hold acres per hour. This number, the space we need to support able in terms of American cul- identity. Indeed, horses tell the March of ce ours on the third while alarming, represents only our nation’s equestrian heritage ture. American story: The upstart Sea- Thursday of the month (March part of the picture. The charac- and economy, carrying a dispro- “There is also a cultural rel- biscuit besting the elite War Ad- 21) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 ter of the land we are losing is as portionate impact on our eques- evance that makes conserving miral and the American Mustang p.m. at Javalina Coffee House, important as extent of land lost. trian landscape and lifestyle.” horse land important,” Gibson Hidalgo surpassing the Sultan’s 117 W. Market St. Please drop “We are losing land piecemeal, Gibson talks about the roles wrote. “Horses play an import- horses. by and say hello. You can hindering the continuity of habi- horses and horse properties ant role in our nation’s history, “Horses were once part of the always reach her at editor@ tat corridors that are necessary play in American history and heritage and culture. From the general American experience desertdexposure.com or 575- for species and ecosystems in eco-services. She even sees iconic images of the American — they worked to carry and 443-4408. 8 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

DESERT DIARY CREATIVE LIFE A Little Salt and Pepper Active Poet A PEPPER OF A JOB the horse.’” JUST HOSSINAROUND Needed One from El Jefe. If two wise and humble souls cam, From Jess Hossinaround in Arenas Did you hear about the nosy chile at the same time, upon a one land Valley. Search begins for Silver City pepper? bridge, who, of the two, would be the Students in an advanced Biolo- He gets jalapeño business. rst to cross? gy class were taking their mid-term area’s third poet laureate “If I was king of the hill everybody exam. The last question was, ‘Name FRIDAY FACTS would be multimillionaires on a per- seven advantages of Mother’s Milk.’ ominations are being sought for the Silver • Geerichard shares facts with us manent vacation — and like all good The question was worth 70 points or City area’s third Poet Laureate, following every Friday, here is a sample. politicians, I would naturally be a none at all. One student was hard NBonnie Buckley Maldonado’s tenure as the • “Facebook Addiction Disorder” multitrillionaire, and able to vacation put to think of seven advantages. He rst and Elise Stuart’s as the second. is a mental disorder identi ed by Psy- at your expense.” wrote: This honorary position is awarded to a person who chologists. “Listen kids, take my advice: 1) It is perfect formula for the has established a presence in the world of poetry, has • In the store checkout lane, the Change your underwear three times child. demonstrated a commitment to the literary art form, clerk asked the gent ahead of me: a day — they wear out less, and you’d 2) It provides immunity against and who embraces the opportunity to engage in civil “Paper or plastic.” “Doesn’t matter to be doing Mom a little respect, ‘cause several diseases. discourse. me,” he replied, “I’m bisacksual.” when you end up in the ambulance, 3) It is always the right tempera- Candidates for the post may be either self-nomi- • Health faddists are going to feel she’ll know she won’t have to worry ture. nated or nominated by another person, and must be stupid someday, lying in the hospital, about that one little thing.” 4) It is inexpensive. over the age of 21. Candidates must be residents of dying of nothing. 5) It bonds the child to mother and Grant County and must have exhibited demonstrable • You know you are lazy when can- GETTING SPICY vice versa. ties to the community. The person selected for the celled plans excite you. Seems to be a trend. 6) It is always available as needed. post will serve a two-year term based on the calendar • “Voluntold” is a good new word: Why did the jalapeño put on a And then the student was stuck. year, with the option — granted in consultation with It means what your spouse/boss gets sweater? He was a little chili. Finally, in desperation, just before the Selection Committee — of extending the term to you involved in. What kind of socks do you need to the bell rang indicating the end of the three years. • What did the termite ask when he plant cayenne pepper? Garden hose! test he wrote: The main duty of the Poet Laureate is to promote entered the tavern? “Is the bar ten- What is a ghost peppers favorite 7) It comes in two convenient con- poetry in the community. An additional duty may be der here? Leonardo Dicaprio lm? Catch me if tainers and its high enough off the to present an original commemorative poem at one • Life is like a jar of jalapeño pep- you Cayenne. ground where the cat can’t get it. or two public events as determined by the Southwest pers. What you do today might burn What happened when a farmer He got an A. Festival of the Written Word and/or the Silver City your butt tomorrow. crossed a chili pepper, a shovel, and * * * Town Council. a pitbull? He got a hot-diggity-dog. An elderly, but hardy cattleman To apply, please send a 1-2-page statement describ- A LITTLE WISDOM My wife doesn’t like spicy food and from Texas once told a young female ing your quali cations, including publications and Sunny Sam Sez a little, means a lot. I think it’s a cayenne shame. neighbor that if she wanted to live a teaching experience; an outline of your plans for the “Once, when I was a squirt, my Teacher: What are the seasons? long life, the secret was to sprinkle a role and how you will make a difference in the com- brother took his gal out for a ride Student: Salt, pepper, ginger ... pinch of gunpowder on her oatmeal munity; and 3-5 of your poems (which may be in En- in the buckboard; an’ this one durn Why do baby seals swim in salt wa- each morning. She did this religious- glish and/or Spanish). pony we had, always made a stink ter? Cause pepper water makes them ly and lived to the ripe old age of 103. The process may also involve a short interview whenever he was pullin’ the buggy. sneeze. She left behind 14 children, 30 grand- with the Selection Committee. No this here is what I overheard as (Source: www.jokes4us.com/ children, 21 great-grandchildren, ve All applications must be sent by April 17, to JJ they waz pullin’ up to the house: ‘Ya’ll miscellaneousjokes/foodjokes/spice- great-great-grandchildren and a 40 Amaworo Wilson at [email protected] or 4229 know Butch, that if ya hadn’t kept jokes.html) foot hole where the crematorium N. Swan St, Silver City, NM 88061. Contact Wilson for apologizin’ I would’ve thought it was used to be. more information.

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Children learn about the movement of water in a watershed with an interactive table display at a previous Silver City Earth Day Native plants are available, advice included, at the Silver City Earth Day event. (Photo by Terry event. (Courtesy Photo) Timme)

n Silver City on April 22 Earth a march planned from Western be the opportunity to take paper Day is celebrated with an New Mexico University to Gough materials for free recycling and Ievent from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Park. shredding in the parking lot on the Gough Park. There will be entertainment, south side of Gough Park through Specializing in Family, Children, and Individual therapies The theme for this year’s Earth food and opportunities to buy the entrance on 11th Street. with traditional and playful approaches to healing... Day is “Science Matters.” Coin- plants for yard and garden as well Sponsors include the Town of cident with Earth Day will be a as lots of information and activi- Silver City Of ce of Sustainability March for Science at multiple ties provided by local organiza- and Gila Resources Information [email protected] locations around the world, in- tions and businesses. Project. For information call 575- cluding here in Silver City with Also during the event there will 519-8987. Located at 301 W. College Ave. Suite #1 Silver City, NM Native Plant Sale in Alamogordo Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor • Registered Play Therapist • Infant Mental Health – Endorsed ADOBE TECHNIQUES, LLC Concete Pumping & Decorative Gravel, Shotcrete, Slabs, Block Laying, Bobcat, Dirt, Gravel and Pavers 575-574-5956 LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED (#367590) FREE ESTIMATES ROHAN STITES, OWNER WWW.ADOBETECHNIQUES.COM

The Native Plant Society of New Mexico — Otero Chapter will hold its annual Native Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Western Stationers the Rose Garden at the corner of 10th Street and Oregon in Alamogordo. It offers a variety Office Supplies of owering plants, bushes, trees and cacti. We’d like to take this time to thank our local The Otero Chapter attempts to get as many of customers that have supported us all these years... the most popular natives as possible; howev- You are the reason locally owned and operated business exist er, it all depends on what the wholesaler has in Downtown Silver City. We thrive, because of you and your available. (Photos by Elva K. Österreich) continued pantronage to us and all the downtown business. THANKS A BUNCH!!!!! 113 W. Broadway In Downtown Silver City Earth Day Alamogordo Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM • 575-538-5324 One of the biggest this side of the Mississippi Time for he 23rd Annual Community Prevalence, Protection and Early master of ceremonies for 2017. Earth Day Fair will be Satur- Detection, (CAPPED); the city of The Otero County Master Gar- Tday, April 29, at the Alameda Alamogordo’s Keep Alamogordo deners Association and the Native Park Zoo; admission is free. The gates Beautiful; two radio stations, Burt Plant Society will be selling a variety open for the public at 8:30 a.m. The Broadcasting, 88.9/97.5 FM; and 88-9, of plants. Because they are locally Spring opening ceremonies will start at 9 a.m. 97-5, and 97-9 FM public radio with grown, instead of being imported by Cleaning? “Invited speakers include Mayor Bob Flotte; the Democratic, Repub- big box stores, they are much more Boss, State Senators Bill Burt and lican Parties, and (new for this year) likely to thrive when transplanted at Schedule Ron Griggs, and State Reps Zach the Green Party, American Cancer an attendee’s home. your grooming Cook and Yvette Herrell,” event Society / Relay for Life, the Buddhist Walgreens and the Breakfast Li- appointment chairman Stet Reid said. group Soka Gakkai International ons will be doing free health screen- soon at Mis Alamogordo’s Boy Scouts and (SGI), PNM, Albertsons Market, and ings and APS will have a booth Amigos. Girl Scouts will lead the Pledge of the Center Of Protective Environ- dedicated to registering students Allegiance and the New Mexico ment (COPE) to name just a few. and reviewing shot records to make Creed. Alamogordo Public Schools (APS) sure they are ready for the new “Doing the Creed was added two students will dominate the perfor- school year, Reid said. years ago,” Reid said. “A lot of peo- mance stage throughout the day. The Alameda Park Zoo, the Earth ple didn’t know we had one.” APS will also have rotating stu- Day site, is the oldest zoo west of Members of the Holloman AFB dent displays in two tents to high- the Mississippi. Last year it was es- Boarding - Day Care - Grooming - Training Middle School choir will sing the light the work their students have timated that more than 8,000 people 11745 HWY 180 E National Anthem during the open- completed. The nalists for the APS attended Earth Day 2016. The Zoo’s 3 miles east of Silver City ing ceremony. Reid said six food Environmental Poster Contest will Director, Bud Wiser, is the host of 575-388-4101 or 1-888-388-4101 vendors will provide sustenance, be on display as well.. The highlight the Earth Day Committee. Visit our Facebook page— from lemonade and corn dogs to of the day for Elementary Schools Earth Day is sponsored by the Mis Amigos Pet Care and see our customers having fun! water, hamburgers and turkey legs. will be the mass buttery release at Earth Day Committee, the City of or by dropping by Mis Amigos Additional exhibitors include 11 a.m., Reid said. Alamogordo, Team Holloman, and www.misamigospetcare.com Animal Village; Cancer Awareness, DJ Ricco will again serve as our the Alamogordo Lions Clubs. 10 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

NOT SO DIRTY JOBS • BILLY HUNTSMAN Living With a Labyrinthine Mind Glenwood woman uses ancient inspirations for designs

inding strange or unusual rinth on her property soon after. ing the labyrinth, she said, she jobs is no easy task. Quite The design process starts thought to herself, “Perfect Ffrequently, such jobs orig- with selecting a style of laby- training opportunity for a horse inate based on the practitioner’s rinth, such as medieval, like the and rider.” own initiative, necessity. You’re one in the Chartres Cathedral Word of Rose’s horse-training not likely to nd a “WANTED: in France, or classical, such labyrinth soon got to the Interna- Labyrinth designer” on Monster. as those of Ancient Rome and tional Labyrinth Society, which com. Greece. asked Rose to attend its annual But you can nd one a little Then Rose lays out a rough conference in Indiana that year north of the village of Glenwood, sketch of the labyrinth on a to deliver a presentation on which is itself about 60 miles piece of land by winding a length horse-training labyrinths. north of Silver City. of rope accordingly. Labyrinths, Rose has four labyrinths on Here, in a steppe reminiscent unlike mazes, have one way in her property, the largest of of those the Huns must have and one way out and have no which is 90 feet in diameter. She sped across on their horses in dead ends. built this labyrinth speci cally their bloody emigration from So labyrinths are a series of for a horse clinic she hosted, Asia to Europe, is a two-lane turning closed circuits, the num- which featured a reenactment of road winding across the plain ber of which varies. the Game of Troy, an equestrian with the wind blowing the grass Then rocks are selected and event held in Ancient Rome en- that in the winter looks more laid out alongside the rope, and tailing complex tasks performed like wheat. the ground can be dug down to by horsemen in tight spaces This road soon rises into the the dirt or elevated with some while mounted. Mogollon Mountains but just kind of material, such as manure Rose has also been commis- before, notice the strange orna- or other compost. sioned to design labyrinths in ment hanging from the lamp on Rose said she initially de- Silver City, such as at the Water- the red-gated plot of land behind signed her labyrinth for herself, works Building, Bear Mountain which lies a horse farm and a but discovered a use for it that Lodge, and private homes. one-story house on your left. had not been implemented since Additionally, Rose has designed Certainly an odd design, at ancient times. temporary-installation labyrinths rst it looks like someone de- “I was riding in the moun- in Truth or Consequences and signed it by putting a pencil to Top: Cordelia Rose assembled Migration Labyrinth in Socorro tains all day and we were tired,” Carlsbad, work funded through a piece of paper and winding it County to symbolize the winds, twists, and turns one might en- Rose said. “So we came home the state’s Art in Public Places all over without taking it off. But counter on the path taken during a journey to a set destination. and instead of riding around the program. She was also hired by Bottom: Rose’s Sky Labyrinth in Carlsbad reected the night sky the more you look at it, the more labyrinth back to the corral, we Rancho La Puerta, a spa in Tecate, on the ground in a labyrinth made of interlocking spirals of rock, geometrical it seems. clay bricks, and ropes of LED lights. (Courtesy photos) just rode across and my horse Mexico, to give a week of laby- “I have a brother who, several picked himself up and paid at- rinth lectures and teach people years ago, became interested in designer. drawings, she became infatu- tention and lifted his feet.” how to make their own labyrinths. medieval geometry,” said Cord- When Rose saw the designs ated with the concept, and she When Rose saw her horse’s More information can be elia Rose, Glenwood’s labyrinth in her brother’s many books and designed and built her rst laby- deliberate method of navigat- found at wmlabyrinths.com. Your Tour of the Gila Headquarters T-Shirts Hats Cowbells April 19-23, 2017 Race Info GILA HIKE & BIKE CORNER OF COLLEGE & BULLARD WWW.GILAHIKEANDBIKE.COM 575-388-3222 DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 11

ON SCREEN • MIKE COOK Playing to the Past Limited release of Medoff lm ‘The Heart Outright’ begins April 28 at Fountain Theater

“The Heart Outright” playwright and actor Mark Medoff in make- up before he shoots a scene in the movie. (Photos cour- tesy of Ross Marks)

“The Heart Outright” and NMSU Creative Media Institute for Film and Digital Arts (CMI) Assistant Professor Ross Marks.

he Heart Outright,” the Medoff’s “Hero” trilogy. “When University,” said Marks, who is an movie sequel to To- You Comin’ Back, Red Rider,” assistant professor at the NMSU PET PORTRAITS IN OIL “Tny-winning playwright which Medoff wrote in 1973, in- Creative Media Institute for Film HAVE YOUR PET PAINTED IN OIL. Mark Medoff’s “When You Comin’ troduces the character of Red and Digital Arts (CMI). Back, Red Ryder” stage play, will Rider. The play was performed “The idea of taking your class begin a limited theatrical release off-Broadway in New York City and making a feature lm is just with a week-long run at the Foun- and won a 1974 Obie Award for crazy,” he said. “It’s one of the cra- Artist John Pirnak has painted in oil and water color for many years. He loves doing pet portraits and wildlife tain Theater in Mesilla on Friday distinguished play. The script, ziest ideas I’ve ever had. But we in great realism. He works from photos of your pet. He paints Dogs, night, April 28, said the lm’s di- adapted by Medoff, was made into did it and we created a lm that Cats, Birds, Horses and Wildlife. He works on Canvas or Masonite panels, creating a painting of a loved pet that lasts forever. John lives in Almagordo, New Mexico. rector, Ross Marks. a 1979 lm. Red Ryder continues has not only done well at festivals, Pricing for work in many sizes is available on request and is very fair. “The Heart Outright” has re- in “The Heart Outright” and the (but) we did it for no money.” Call John for details at 575.437.8838 or email at: [email protected] ceived a “really positive” recep- trilogy’s nal play, “Stumps.” With assistance from the CMI www.john-pirnak.pixels.com tion at lm festivals in Sherman The lm version of “The Heart production staff – and CMI grad- Oaks and in Hollywood, Califor- Outright” begins in 1976. Ryder, uate Dave Witt as producer – CMI nia; Santa Fe and Roswell, New now 27 and a Vietnam veteran students made the lm under Mexico; Chandler, Arizona; and who lost a hand in the war, is the Marks’ direction. “We did have the Plaza Classic Film Festival in owner and manager of a porno professional actors,” he said. El Paso, Marks said. movie house in Austin, Texas. The “For that lm to get a distribu- The lm’s screening in Sherman movie continues four years later, tion deal coming out of a class- Oaks resulted in three different when Ryder meets his former girl- room — never in a million years offers for distribution. Medoff friend and others from his past as would I have thought it,” Marks Mimbres Farms and Marks ultimately chose Sili- he returns to New Mexico for his said. Greenhouse & Nursery con Beach Film Distribution for mother’s funeral. There can’t be many other Greenhouse full of LOCALLY grown vegetable, herb and their 94-minute movie, Marks “I call the lm a country-West- undergraduate lm classes any- ower bedding plants – Artichoke to Zucchini, Alyssum to said, partly because “they work ern romance,” Marks said. Five where who have made a feature Zinnia, and a lot in-between. with award-winning, quality lms. original songs in the movie and lm that wound up with an inter- Nursery full of perennial shrubs - Forsythia, Lavender, They are a quality-over-quantity its score were written by country national movie distribution com- Rosemary, 5 colors Butter y Bushes, Vitex, Lilac, Snowball, Figs & more. distributor,” he said. The com- music singer/songwriter and Las pany, he said. pany’s clients have included two Cruces native Josh Grider. Marks said he and Medoff have • 22 Vairieties of Tomatoes Oscar-nominated documentaries, “I’m so proud of everyone in- completed a screenplay adaption • 20 Varieties of Hot & Sweet Peppers Marks said. volved — pros, semi-pros, stu- of “Stumps,” the third play in • 4 Varieties of Eggplant The lm’s limited theatrical re- dents — and ever grateful for Medoff’s Red Rider trilogy. • Many varieties of Chards, lease will include at least 10 cities, the support of our community,” He said Medoff also is working Kales, Cabbages Marks said. It will begin in Mesil- Medoff said. “Without the bene - with writer Bill True, an NMSU • Perennial and Annual owers la because that’s where most of cence of Tom and Jerean Hutchin- graduate, on a television series • Summer & winter squash “The Heart Outright” was lmed, son, owners of La Posta, there that would be based on the rst • Varieties of Basils he said. would be no bus stop, thus no play Medoff wrote, “The Wager,” • Perennial and annual “I thought it was really import- movie.” which was originally produced on culinary herbs ant to do the rst city release at The lm stars Medoff (who stage at Las Cruces Community the Fountain Theater.” wrote the screenplay), along with Theatre in the late 1960s. Mimbres Farmards,sWill be at the Silver City If the lm does well at the his daughter, Jessica Medoff, vet- “We’re working on the pilot epi- Greenhouse & Nursery Farmer’s Market May 14th Fountain and other theaters eran Las Cruces lm and stage sode right now,” Marks said. OpeningGreenhouse Saturday full of LOCAL AprilLY gr29thown vegetable, herb and Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday actor David Edwards (who plays If it’s picked up, the series Greenhouse ower bedding full plants of locally– Artichok growne to Zuvegetable,cchini, Alyssum ower to and in New Mexico and elsewhere Zinnia, and a lot in-between. during limited release, it will be Tom Hutchinson) and actors Brad would be shot locally, he said, herb bedding plants. 10:00am ‘til 5:00pm Nursery full of perennial shrubs - Forsythia, Lavender, Closed Monday thru ursday shown in more cities, Marks said. Macarowski, Joshua Rowan, with the hope that it would bring OpenRosema Saturdayry, 5 colors & Bu Sunday,tter y Bushes, 10:00 Vi a.m.tex, Li‘tilla c,5:00 Snow p.m.ball , Then it will be available on-de- Corinne Fox and Alfonso Loya, the same bene ts to Las Cruces Figs & more. Located at 2290 Highway 61—2 miles Down River from the 2290 Highway 61, 2 miles south of intersection of Intersection of Highway 152 and mand through Netix and other along with Mariachi Aguilas of Las that the AMC series “Breaking Highways• 22 Vairieties 152 and of 61,Toma in beautifultoes downtown San Highway 61. Look for providers. Cruces. Bad” brought to Albuquerque. Juan on the Mimbres river. Will be at Earth Day Our Sign in beautiful downtown • 20 Varieties of Hot & Sweet Peppers San Juan on the Mimbres River “The Heart Outright” stage play “The main thing about ‘The “If we can do that down here, in Gough Park April 22nd. • 4 Varieties of Eggplant NMDA Nursery License No. 5170 ©DE that the lm is based on is part of Heart Outright’ is that it came out it would be a real game changer,” • Many varieties of Chards, of a class at New Mexico State Marks said. Kales, Cabbages • Perennial and Annual owers • Summer & wiWe’venter squash Got your “The Heart Outright” opens April 28 at • Varieties of Basils Fountain Theater in Mesilla • PerennialWindows and annual Covered! culinary herbs “The Heart Outright” will begin a limited theatrical run at the Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, Will be at the Silver City on Friday, April 28 with a one-week run. Since Farmer’s Market May 14th ® 1976 The 94-minute movie will be shown nightly at 7:30 p.m. from April 28 through May 4, with a matinee on Sunday, Open Friday, Saturday & SundayVisit our Showroom to see April 30 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 regular admission; $6 for the Sunday mati- 10:00am ‘til 5:00pm complete selection of nee; $5 for members of the Mesilla Valley Film Society; $6 Closed Monday thru ursday for seniors over age 60, military and students with valid ID; Located at 2290 Highway 61—2 miles Down RiveCustomr from the Window coverings, and $5 for the Wednesday night, May 3, showing. Intersection of Highway 152 and For more information, visit www.mesillavalley lm.org/ Highway 61. Look for Shutters and Bedding Our Sign in beautiful downtown movies. San Juan on the2310 Mimbres RiN.ver Temple • 526-2880 NMDA Nursery Licensewww.SpringCrestNM.com No. 5170 ©DE 12 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

St., 303-888-1358. By appointment. 9511/895-3377, open weekends and ARTS EXPOSURE [email protected]. Mesilla by appointment. Wild West Weaving, 211-D N. Texas, Galeri Azul, Old Mesilla Plaza, 523- 313-1032, www.wildwestweaving. 8783. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.- Ruidoso com. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Art Ruidoso Gallery, 575-808-1133, Gallery Guide p.m. Galeria on the Plaza, 2310 Calle de www.artruidoso.com, 2809 Sudderth 11 Quail Run art ranging from realism to Wind Canyon Studio, Principal, 526-9771. Daily 10 am.-6 Drive. Silver City Road off Hwy. 180, mile marker 107, abstraction in a variety of media. p.m. The Adobe, 2905 Sudderth Drive, Alaska Mudhead Studio-Gallery, 371 574- 2308, 619-933-8034. Louise www. LeybaIngallsARTS.com, Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 257-5795. Monday through Camino de Vento in Wind Canyon. Sackett. Monday and Wednesday, 9 [email protected]. Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933. Daily Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. By appointment, Letha Cress Woolf, a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. Lois Duffy Art Studio, 211C N. Texas, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. DJ’s Jewelry, 618 Carrizo Canyon potter, 907-783-2780. 305 N. Cooper 534-0822. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 Zoe’s Studio/Gallery, The Potteries, 2260 Calle de Road, 630-1514. Monday [a]SP.“A”©E, 110 W. Seventh St., St., 654-4910. By chance or p.m. or by appointment. Original Santiago, 524-0538. Tuesday to through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 538-3333, aspace.studiogallery@ appointment. paintings, cards and prints. www. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Specializing in turquoise, Native gmail.com. noon to 5 p.m. American traditional, New Mexican Barbara Nance Gallery & loisduffy. com, loisduffy@signalpeak. net. Pinos Altos Rokoko, 1785 Avenida de Mercado, contemporary and estate jewelry. Stonewalker Studio, 105 Pinos Altos Art Gallery-Hearst 405-8877. Earth-N-Stone, 2117 Sudderth Drive, Country Road, 534-0530. By Lumiere Editions, 108 W. Broadway, 956-6369. Vintage and Church Gallery, 14 Golden Ave. Ste. 14, 257-2768., 808-1157. appointment. Stone, steel, wood Pinos Altos, 574-2831. Open Las Cruces Pottery studio/gallery of Alan Miner. and paint. Sculpture path. www. contemporary photography. Monday to Friday. late-April to early October. Friday, Blue Gate Gallery, 4901 Chagar Gazebo Potters, 2117 Sudderth Drive barbaraNanceArt.com. Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 (intersection of Valley Drive and No. 7, 808-1157. Pottery classes, Blue Dome Gallery, 307 N. Texas, Mimbres Regional Arts Council Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., a.m.-5 p.m. Taylor Road, open by appointment, workshops, wheel time, kiln ring, 534-8671. Monday to Saturday, 11 523-2950. works by local potters. a.m.-5 p.m. www.bluedomegallery. 1201 N. Pope St. 538-2005. Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www. Mimbres Camino Real Book Store and Art Josie’s Framery, 2917 Sudderth com. Chamomile Connection, 3918 U.S. Gallery, 314 South Tornillo St. 523- Drive, 257-4156. Framing, gallery The Cliffs Studio & Gallery, 205 N. mimbresarts.org. Molly Ramolla Gallery & Framing, Highway 35N, 536-9845. Lynnae 3988. Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 representing regional artists and Lyon St. and Yankie, 520-622-0251. McConaha. By appointment. p.m. photographers. By appointment. 203 N. Bullard, 538- 5538. www. ramollaart.com. Kate Brown Pottery and Tile, HC Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. LongCoat Fine Art, 2825 Sudderth Diane Kleiss’ Encaustic Multimedia 15 Box 1335, San Lorenzo, 536- Downtown Mall (Southwest Drive (at Mechem), 257-9102. Art. By appointment. doart2@yahoo. Moonstruck Art Gallery, 110 W. Yankie St., featuring ber, mixed 9935, [email protected], Environmental Center), 522-5552. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 com, www.dianealdrichkleiss.com. www.katebrownpottery.com. By Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. p.m. Contemporary Masters and Common Ground, 102 W. Kelly, 534- media, pottery, and jewelry. 575-654- 5316. Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. appointment. Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo, 541- historical works of art. Burnett 2087. Open by appointment. Narrie Toole, Estudio de La Montura, 0658. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 Interiors showroom. Copper Quail Gallery, 211-A Texas Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile, 104 W. Broadway, 388-1811/313-2595. 313-7390, www.narrietoole.com. p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mountain Arts, 2530 Sudderth Drive, St., corner of Yankie and Texas Contemporary western oils, giclées Justus Wright Galeria, 266 W. 257-9748, www.mountainartsgallery. streets, 388-2646. Fine arts and Monday to Friday, 8:30 -10 a.m. Seedboat Gallery, 214 W. Yankie St., and art prints. By appointment. Court Ave., 526-6101, jud@ com. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. crafts. delvalleprintinglc.com. Monday to Tanner Tradition, 624 Sudderth Cow Trail Art Studio, 119 Cow Trail 534- 1136. Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Bayard Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive., 257-8675. Monday through in Arenas Valley. Monday, 12-3 p.m. Kathryn Allen Clay Studio, 601 Erie Las Cruces Arts Association, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quality or by appointment, 706-533-1897, info@ seedboatgallery.com. Studio Behind the Mountain, 23 St., 537-3332. By appointment. Community Enterprise Center Native American art and jewelry. www. victoriachick.com. Building, 125 N. Main St. www. Thunder Horse Gallery, 200 Mechem Francis McCray Gallery, 1000 Wagon Wheel Lane, 388- 3277. By appointment. www.jimpalmerbronze. Cliff lacrucesarts.org. Drive, Ste. 1, 257-3989. info@ College Ave., WNMU, 538-6517. Gila River Artisans Gallery, 8409 Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 thunderhorsegallery.com. Tuesday Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. com. Studio Upstairs, 109 N. Bullard St., Hwy. 180. Eclectic collection of local N. Main St., 541-2137. Tuesday to to Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bronze The Glasserie Studio and Store, 106 artists. Friday to Sunday 10 a.m.-3 Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, sculpture by Rory Combs, Sarinova E. College Ave., 590-0044. Monday 574-2493. By appointment. 21 Latigo Trail, 388-4557. Works by p.m. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Glass and ne art. to Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Main Street Gallery, 311 N. Main St., The White Dove, 2825 Sudderth Guadalupe’s, 505 N. Bullard, 535- Barbara Harrison and others. Soul River Gallery, 200 N. Bullard Northern Grant County 647-0508. Tuesday to Friday. 10 Drive, No. A (at Mechem), 866-257- 2624. Thursday to Saturday, 10 & Catron County a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1 6609, www.thewhitedove2825.com. a.m.-4 p.m. St., 303-888-1358. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 a.m.- Casitas de Gila, 50 Casita Flats Road, p.m. Daily, 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. Authentic Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 N. Bullard Gila, 535-4455. By appointment. Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. Native American jewelry and St., 388-5725. Monday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Tree Spirit Gallery, 206 N. Bullard gallery@casitasdegila. com, www. Mesquite St., 640-3502. Thursday artifacts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contemporary galleryatthecasitas.com. to Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday Kenneth Wyatt Galleries of Ruidoso, 2-5 p.m. 2205 Sudderth Drive, 257-1529, M. Phillip’s Fine Art Gallery, 221 N. www.kennethwyatt.com. Fine art by Main St., 525-1367. the Wyatt family. New Dimension Art Works, 615 E. Piñon, 373-0043, 410-925-9126. By Ruidoso Downs Appointment. Pinon Pottery, MM. 26465 U.S. Hwy. NMSU Art Gallery, Williams Hall, 70, 937-0873, 937-1822, www. University Ave. east of Solano, 646- pinonpottery.com. Pottery by Vicki 2545. Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 Conley and other area artists, ne art p.m. by Anita Keegan and Virgil Stephens. Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite. Friday to Sunday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Alamogordo Ouida Touchön Studio, 2615 Calle Creative Designs Custom Framing 1950 Hwy 180 East Open Tues.–Sat. de Guadalupe, 635-7899. By & Gallery, 575-434-4420, 917 New appointment. ouida@ouidatouchon. York Ave. Silver City, NM 575-313-1507 9am–5pm com, www.ouidatouchon. com. Patron’s Hall/Flickinger Center for Quillin Studio and Gallery, behind Performing Arts, 575-434-2202, downtown Coas Books, 575-312- 1110 New York Ave. Come celebrate earth day with us on Saturday, April 22nd. 1064. By appointment only. Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian Tularosa Refreshments, giveaways, door prizes and lots more.... Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano, Horse Feathers, 318 Granado St. 522-7281. Wednesday to Friday 10 575-585-4407. Art, southwest See all the new items and our new look!!!!! a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. furniture and decor. Unsettled Gallery & Studio, 905 N. The Merc, 316 Granado St. 505-238- FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Mesquite, 635-2285. Wednesday, 6469. Art gifts by regional artists, noon-5 p.m.; Thursday to Friday, books. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Carrizozo Virginia Maria Romero Studio, Heart of the Raven, 415 Twelfth St., Metal Art! Pots! Fountains! Sunshades! 4636 Maxim Court, 644-0214. By 937-7459, www.JudyPekelsmacom. appointment. agzromero@zianet. Functional and decorative pottery, com, www. virginiamariaromero. classes. com. Lincoln Columbus Animal Rescue Deming Old Lincoln Gallery, across from Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold St., Visitor’s Center in Lincoln, 653- Rescued, Abandoned and Abused Animals need loving homes. All are spayed or neutered and have current vaccinations. 546-3663. Tuesday to Saturday 10 4045. Coffee bar featuring 45 New a.m.-4 p.m. Mexico artists. Tuesday through Pippin is a 12 lb, male Chihuahua Gold Street Gallery, 112-116 S. Gold Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. St., 546-8200. Open Monday to mix, 5 years old, who needs Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call rst to San Patricio be sure they are open. Hurd La Rinconada, MM 281 a special home. His people, Orona Art Studio, 546-4650. By U.S. Hwy. 70, 653-4331, www. appointment. lyntheoilpainter@gmail. wyethartists.com. Monday through who loved him, could no longer com, www.lynorona.com. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by Reader’s Cove Used Books & Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, Andrew take care of him. Pippin is a lap Gallery, 200 S. Copper, 544-2512. Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth and resident dog. He is very affectionate, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. artist, Michael Hurd. Photography by Daniel Gauss. would give lots of love and Studio LeMarbe, 4025 Chaparral SE, White Oaks 544-7708. By appointment. White Oaks Pottery, 445 Jicarilla be a wonderful companion to Drive (three miles past White Oaks), Rodeo 648-2985. Daily 10 a.m-5 p.m. someone who is home a lot. Chiricahua Gallery, 5 Pine Porcelainpottery by Ivy Heymann. Please give him a forever home. St.,557-2225. Open daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Submit gallery information to Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Hillsboro Las Cruces, NM, 88005, email Call Pat at 575-649-7644 Barbara Massengill Gallery, 894- [email protected]. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 13

ARTS EXPOSURE Arts Scene By the Book Upcoming area art happenings

Silver City Las Cruces

“April Foolishness,” opens at the Rokoko Art Gallery in Mesilla, 1785 Avenida de Mercado on April 1. The event is from 5-7 p.m. and includes art appreciation, social interaction, refreshments and snacks. Call 575-522-5553 for more informa- tion.

This owl image and many other earthy art cre- ations help the Copper Quail Gallery in Silver City celebrate Earth Day in April. (Owl by FeVa Photos) The Copper Quail Gallery is celebrating the Earth and its creatures in recognition of Earth Day “Art Journey New Mexico” communicates the stunning for the month of April. The Copper Quail can be vistas, distinctive architecture and sparkling light only found at 211-A N. Texas St. in Silver City. Gallery The Rokoko Gallery in Mesilla celebrates April found in the state. This showcase of the work of 104 of 1 with an “April Foolishness” exhibit. (Photo by hours at the Copper Quail are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Mexico’s top gallery artists takes the reader on a trip Elva K. Österreich) Tuesday to Sunday. inside their world by presenting personal favorites and major pieces in this beautiful book. Deming Photographs by Doug DuBois are on view The April 2017 show at the Deming Art Cen- through April 15 at the University Art Gallery, ter is entitled “Interpretations” and is pre- New Mexico State University. DuBois approaches sented by a group of Hillsboro Artists. Each his work slowly and engages in long-term photo- artist painted his or her interpretation of six dif- graphic projects. The Hermès Foundation and Ap- ferent themes — tree, dog, poetry, decay, mono- erture Foundation bring the touring exhibition “In tone or monochrome and pieces. The resulting Good Time” to Las Cruces. Some of DuBois’ pho- body of work spans a variety of styles, visions tographs are candid; most often he orchestrates 621 N. Bullard, Silver City and media ranging from sculpture to collage and scenes, engaging the narrative languages of cine- ber art to paintings in watercolor, acrylics and ma and literature to give access to the truth and (575) 388-3350 pastel. The show is on display April 2-28 at the complexity of lived experience. For more informa- Open gallery, 100 S. Gold St. in Deming, tion call the gallery at 575-646-2545. It is located at Tues- Sat 11-5, Sun 11-3:30 A reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sun- 1390 E. University Ave., Las Cruces and hours are day, April 2. The artists contributing to “Inter- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Check us out on www.yadayadayarn.com pretations” are Jan Haley, Joanna Schaefer, Melody Sears, Jane Turner and Nolan Win- The Tombaugh Gallery presents “Animal An- ALASKA kler. The center is located at 100 S. Gold St., imas,” an exhibit of artwork by southern New AD PO HE TTE Deming and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- Mexico artists Dinah Swan and Claudia Dennee, D R Letha Cress Woolf U Y day through Saturday. Visit the website, www. on display through April 21. Dinah Swan, through M demingarts.org, Facebook or call 575-546-3663 her pastel paintings, and Claudia Dennee, through Artist-Potter S M IL N for more information. her sculptures, depict animal motifs for this exhib- V E R C I T Y, 907-783-2780 it. The gallery is located inside the Unitarian Uni- Rodeo versalist Church at 2000 S. Solano, and is open 10 NOW SHOWING AT “THE PLACE AT THE PALACE” The spring show for the Chiricahua Gallery in a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For CORNER OF BROADWAY AND BULLARD IN HISTORIC Rodeo, N.M. takes place April 8 and 9. The Chir- details, call Ilene Steele at 575-449-4180. icahua Gallery showcases the work of 45 local and DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY. regional artists and artisans featuring ne arts, Ninety- ve works by email: [email protected] ceramics, weavings, jewelry, ne wood working, eight contemporary Na- metal sculpture, calligraphy, needle work, hand- tive American photog- made soaps and lotions, and affordable prints raphers and lmmakers and note cards. The gallery, located at 5 Pine St. are on display at the and Highway 80, is open 6 days a week, closed on New Mexico State Uni- Wednesdays. For more information call the gallery versity Museum. The at 575-557-2225. exhibit, “As We See It on the corner of Yankie & Arizona - Contemporary Na- in Downtown Silver City Alamogordo tive American Photog- Photographer Will raphers,” runs through ORIGINAL ART, CERAMICS AND JEWELRY!!! Wilson is among April at the museum LAURIE AND PAT WILSON, OWNERS the artists who will OPEN THURS-SAT 10-5 • SUNDAY- NOON-3 display their work at which is located at 1280 the New Mexico State E. University Ave. The 406-790-0573 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK: FinnsGallery University Museum as show has traveled to part of the exhibit “As Russia and was among We See It - Contem- three concurrent exhi- porary Native Ameri- bitions at 516 ARTS in can Photographers.” Albuquerque for Photo- HONOR the EARTH Summer 2016. After leaving NMSU, the show will travel to the Alaska State Museum in Juneau. For her land, her air, The art of Anne Aleshire ushers in a new owner more information visit http://univmuseum.nmsu. her water, celebrated in April at Creative Designs Custom edu/. her creatures Framing & Gallery in Alamogordo. Artist Anne Aleshire is featured in “En- “Issei and Beyond: The Nakayama Family’s ALL-ARTIST Route to Somewhere” for the month of April Journey in the Mesilla Valley” is up at the Las SHOW at Creative Designs Custom Framing & Cruces Museum of Art. “Issei and Beyond” will Gallery, 917 New York Ave. in Alamogordo. A be on exhibit through May 13. Admission is free MULTI-MEDIA reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to the Las Cruces Museums, located in Downtown Earth Day is April 22 April 20. Desserts and coffee will be served and Las Cruces. The museums are open 10 a.m. to 4:30 APRIL 4 -30 a ribbon cutting, Business After Hours will take p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 place with the new owner of the business in at- tendance. Call 575-434-4420 for more informa- ARTS SCENE Copper Quail Gallery 211 A N. Texas-Corner of Texas and Yankie in Silver City • OPEN TUES-SUN 11–4 • 575-388-2646 tion. continued on page 15 14 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

MUSIC SCENE Rampart Winds Sweep Through Deming Air Force Academy Band comes to New Mexico

he United States Air Force standard and contemporary Academy Band Rampart classical literature, traditional TWinds will present a free American classics, and patriotic public concert at 7 p.m. on Sat- songs. The USAF Academy Band urday, April 22 at the Deming seeks to touch lives through the Performing Arts Theater Morgan emotional impact of music while Hall. displaying the utmost profes- Tickets are not required and sionalism of the United States admission is free, call 575-545- Air Force. 8872 or visit Morgan Hall at 109 Rampart Winds also pays E. Pine St. in Deming for more tribute to the nation’s veterans, information. thanking those who have served The USAF Academy Band and are serving in the U.S. armed Rampart Winds features a tre- forces. Enjoy an evening of mu- mendous variety of musical sic and positive, family-friendly styles including original works, entertainment.

GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND MILLER & THE OTHER SINNERS WALKER-SHELLIST DUO BRANDON PERRAULT DELGADO BROTHERS PAT 'GUITAR SLIM' CHASE JOHNNY LONG MARKUS JAMES & WASSONRAI CHASE WALKER BAND

WWW.SILVERCITYBLUESFESTIVAL.ORG “The Conference of the Birds” opens at Black Box Theatre. (Pho- to courtesy Peter Herman) LAS CRUCES ‘The Conference of the Birds’ he Conference of the April 1 and 7 p.m., April 2 at the Birds” is a play is Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main “Tbased on a 12th-cen- St. in Las Cruces. tury poem by Su poet Farid un- Tickets are $15 regular ad- Din Attar, as “The Hoopoe” calls mission, $12 for students and the birds of the world together seniors over age 65 and $10 for to begin a journey to nd their all seats for the Thursday, March true king, Simorgh. 30, performance. Info: 575-523- Performances are at 2:30 p.m., 1223 or www.no-strings.org.

ALAMOGORDO • CONNIE BREDING ‘The Haunted Garden’ Play reects ghosts of author’s past

ew Mexico State Univer- two other plays, I nally found sity at Alamogordo The- a theme that I was able to take Natre brings a new family to completion with ‘The Haunt- play, “The Haunted Garden,” to ed Garden,’” Dittmer said. “I re- the stage in May. membered Connie Breding, the- “The Haunted Garden,” a new ater instructor, saying that it’s script by local playwright Caro- important to pick a theme that lyn Dittmer, will be produced on children really like, to have lots May 5, 6, and 7 as the 18th pro- of action, and to have a message. duction in the college’s Theatre “I started thinking about what for Young Audiences series. my daughter liked as a child, and The play centers on young Su- her favorite book was a story san Blakely and her parents who about a ghost that befriended a have recently moved into the old girl to help her through a tough family home originally occupied time. I built the story around a by Susan’s great-grandmother ghost with some spookiness and and namesake, Susanna Blakely. fun in it, but with the message When Susan hears the rumors that people sometimes want to about her great-grandmother, believe crazy things. For me, the she enlists the help of her new ghost becomes secondary and friends to learn the truth about the courage of the children to the ghost in “The Haunted Gar- nd out the truth takes center den.” stage.” Dittmer, who has written four “The Haunted Garden” fea- short plays that have been seen tures a large cast of both male on the Rohovec Theatre stage, and female characters of varying wanted to try her hand at script- ages. ing a children’s play. For more information, call “After attempting to write 575-439-3670. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 15

Calling artists and lmmakers

Deming social that used to take place annually. Artists will The Deming Art Center is looking for artists for be asked to submit photos of their work to verify the July 2017 show. They are accepting paintings, that items are handmade and not re-packaged for sculptures, photography (any medium) related sale. For more information, contact Jennifer Gruger SEWING MACHINE SERVICES & REPAIRS... to ying (airplanes, balloons, etc). The show is in at 505-710-2924 or [email protected]. LONG ARM QUILTING SERVICES TOO!!!! conjunction with the International Cessna Society The MERC, a ne art and gift shop co-operative VISIT OUR NEW Convention which will be held locally in July. A $25 located at 316 Granado Street in Tularosa is seek- WEB STORE AT sneezeweedsstudio.patternbyetsy.com entry fee will cover 1-3 pieces. The show will be ing new artists. This unique gift, art and collectible judged and prizes awarded. For more information venue specializes in fun, unusual, colorful, original, 575-538-2284 call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.deming- affordable gift art from local and regional New Mex- Call Any Time!! arts.org or see the center’s Facebook page. ican artists. There are two levels of participation

The Deming Art Center is also looking for Artists with varying levels of commitment and obligation. and Crafters for the annual Luna County Fine Arts Co-op members will be asked to work in the shop CALL CINDY FOR INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS & Crafts and Fine Arts Show which will be in May at least one day a week but receive a higher com- 575-538-2284 [email protected] 2017. A $25 entry fee will cover 1-3 pieces. The show mission on their sales. Commission-only members will be judged and prizes awarded. For more infor- can just register their work and receive 60 percent mation please call 575-546-3663, visit the website at commission on pieces sold, no additional fees. In- www.demingarts.org or see the center’s Facebook terested artists can email founder, Darryl Willison Mountain Music page. at [email protected]. CHECK US OUT ON CRAIG’S LIST El Paso Las Cruces New & Used Musical Instruments The El Paso Community Foundation’s 10th an- The Branigan Cultural Center, a museum in the Consignments nual Plaza Classic Film Festival is now accepting Las Cruces Museum System, is calling for submis- submissions for Local Flavor, the region’s largest sions for exhibitions with themes of cultural and Trade-Ins showcase of locally made and connected lms. historical signi cance relating to the Southwest to be 2330 S. Valley Drive The non-competitive lm series, which is gener- presented in 2018. The center is taking submissions 523-0603 ously sponsored by the Texas Film Commission, from artists (solo and group), from formal and in- M-F 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 10AM - 2PM features short and feature-length lms of various formal scholars, and cultural heritage organizations. types, including ction, documentary, animated, Proposals must be submitted using the form at experimental and music video. There is no entry www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCMS2017. Applications Tularosa Arts and History Council cordially invites you! fee. It’s free. The entry deadline is June 9. Submis- should include a brief narrative artist’s statement and sions may be made at plazaclassic.com/localavor. images of proposed work. Exhibits run for 6 to 12 Any type of lm may be submitted. No works-in- weeks. For more information visit las-cruces.org/mu- progress will be accepted. Projects must have been seums or call 575-541-2154. Completed applications completed after Jan. 1, 2015 and must be made lo- will be accepted through 5 p.m. April 7. cally, be locally set or have a local connection (such as a director originally from El Paso). Entries select- From the Ground Up ed for the Local Flavor series will be announced by The Las Cruces Museum of Art and the Potters’ July. The Plaza Classic Film Festival celebrates its Guild of Las Cruces seek submissions for “From 10th anniversary Aug. 3-13, in and around the Plaza the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Theatre in downtown El Paso. Call 915-533-4020 or Exhibition 2017.” Submissions are open to ceram- ~ On Granado Street in Tularosa, NM ~ email us at [email protected] for more infor- ic artists living and working in states in the Rocky Live Music by: mation. Mountain Time Zone region of the United States. The exhibition runs from Aug. 4 to Oct. 21. Awards Chris Baker The Simple Gift Tularosa include cash prizes. This year’s juror is Steven Hill. Lizard Lounge Ed and Sky The Tularosa Arts and History Council is calling The deadline for submissions is postmark-date The Flickinger House Band Tulie Peak Trio for regional artists to participate in the rst annual April 21, 2017. The full prospectus and submission from spring art festival and ice cream social scheduled form are available online at www.pottersguildlc. May 6th 10 to 5 for May 6 and 7. The event will take place on his- com and www.las-cruces.org/museums. For more May 7th from 10 to 4 toric Granado Street in downtown Tularosa and information, contact Exhibitions Curator Joy Miller will include music and a revival of the ice cream at [email protected]. For general information: Call Karl Vetter at (575) 973-5739 Like Us on Facebook : Tularosa Arts and History Council For Booth Space (Still Available for Artists and Food Vendors) ARTS SCENE Call Jen Gruger at (505) 710-2924 continued from page 13 This event is planned in conjunction with the 60s Tularosa High Reunion and Red Brick Schoolhouse Centennial Celebration p.m. Saturday. For information, exhibition includes images from an award-winning and commis- visit the website at museums. London’s journey on the Snark, sioned artist. Painting has been las-cruces.org or call 575-541- the 1906 San Francisco earth- her passion as long as she can 2154. quake, and the Russo-Japanese remember. She studied fashion, war. London’s photographs are with some art in college but in the collections of California never had the time to follow her State Parks and the Huntington dreams of painting. She tries to 311 N Bullard St The BEST Library. Admission is free to the reect the natural beauty of the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. subjects of her paintings with Silver City Cinema has to Main St. The museum is open inner feelings. Loring combines NM offer from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tues- her life-long love of fabric and day through Friday, and from 9 needle crafts with her artistic a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday. For vision of developing objects and Author Jack London is featured as photographer in an exhibit additional information, visit the materials to be reborn into new at the Branigan Cultural Center website at museums.las-cruces. forms. She is an accomplished for April. (Courtesy Photo) org or call 575-541-2154. theatre designer and fabricator for the No Strings Theatre Com- Explore the South Paci c The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts pany. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. during the early 20th century Gallery located at 2470-A Calle to 5 p.m. Monday through Sun- through the exhibition of novel- de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across day. For information, call 575- The Silco Theater ist Jack London’s photographs, from the Fountain Theatre, will 522-2933 or visit the web site at Your Hometown Theater curated by the Maritime Museum feature two artists, Kay Susin www.mesillavalley nearts.com. of San Diego. “Jack London, and Meredith Loring. Susin is For Movies and Showtimes Photographer: Adventures in The textures Visit our website at: the Paci c” is now showing at of Kay Susin the Branigan Cultural Cen- (right) and www.thesilco.com ter. The exhibit will run through Meredith Or call (575)-956-6185 June 17. Noted novelist Jack Loring are London traveled widely and was featured at a proli c photographer. Lon- the Mesilla Silco Rewards card! don’s novels and short stories Valley Fine NEW were inspired by the people and Arts Gallery Join for free at this month. environments he encountered www.thesilco.com/membership on his journeys. This traveling 16 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com Spend Saturday ARTS EXPOSURE Spend Saturdayin Silver City Mother and Child Auction in Silver City Statue proceeds to bene t Border Partners Studio open in Silver CityStudio open to the public SpendSpend Saturday Saturday order Partners will auction a new work of to the public Saturdays sculpture by local artist Diana LeMarbe. in SilverinSaturdays Silver City Cityfrom BBids can be submitted by email immediate- from 10 to 4 pmly until 10 a.m on Saturday, May 6. The sculpture, Studio10 to 4open pm to the publicor by callingentitled “Mother and Child,” will be on display Saturdaysor by callingStudio from 10 open toStudio 4 pm(575) open 313-9631.from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Give Grandly or(575) by calling 313-9631.to (575) the public 313-9631to the public fundraising event in conjunction with the Silver 211-C N Texas St., Silver CityCity Farmer’s Market opening. Silent bids will be SaturdaysSaturdays taken during this event; a winner will be deter- 211-C N Texas St., Silver Citywww.loisduffy.com from from mined at 1 p.m. The proceeds of the sale will sup- www.loisduffy.com 10 to 4 pm port community development programs in Puerto 10 to 4 pm Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico. or by callingor by calling Bidding for the statue which is valued at $350 CHIRICAHUA(575) 313-9631. (575)GALLERY 313-9631. will begin at $200. Bidders can submit bids to ad- Rodeo, New Mexico [email protected]. The most current high bid for the statue is posted and continuously up- Open Thursday - Tuesday 211-C N211-C Texas N St., Texas Silver St., CitySilver City dated on the BorderPartners.org website. The www.loisduffy.com10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. successful bidder will be responsible to arrange to www.loisduffy.com575-557-2225 pick up the statue. The Mother and Child statue is made of ber im- chiricahuagallery.org pregnated clay, a versatile medium which does not require ring. This piece was created as part of a Sep- tember 2016 exhibition that honored women as the matrix of all societies. Women, says LeMarbe, hold together their families, communities and societies. “A young woman came to me asking about the piece, saying that she was mother to a daughter,” Spring Show April 8th & April 9th LeMarbe said. “She saw herself in this sculpture. programming. VISIT & SEE OUR NEW FINE ART And, she also saw herself and her mother, her Border Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonpro t orga- grandmother, her tia, etc. She felt the continuum.” nization located in Deming, that brings resources LeMarbe migrated to New Mexico by way of and new ideas to address challenging needs on the Alaska from her native Paci c Northwest in 1979. border in Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Its pro- She holds the land and people of New Mexico with grams tackle four general areas, enhancing and ex- awe, reveling in its diversity of cultures. A tile mak- tending the support of existing institutions. They er and sculptor, she chooses clay as her principle promote development by helping increase local medium, with the relatively new ber clay fast be- income, improve health and education and utilize coming her favorite. LeMarbe donated Mother and low cost, sustainable technologies. Learn more at Child to Border Partners to support the nonpro t’s http://borderpartners.org/

ON STAGE Cherish the Ladies Group celebrates women in Irish music scene

ILVER CITY — At 3 p.m., Sunday, April 30, the Grant SCounty Community Con- cert Association presents “Cher- ish the Ladies,” a Grammy-nom- inated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985. The group’s popularity celebrates the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-domi- SEEDBOAT GALLERY nated Irish music scene. 214 W. Yankie Street, Silver City Under the leadership of ute and penny whistle champion Joanie Madden, these women SPRING FEVER create a show which includes Opening Reception April 15, 4-6pm virtuoso instrumental talents, Floral Arrangements . Bill Nolde beautiful vocals, captivating ar- Paintings . Judith Hilmer rangements and impeccable step Paintings . Miriam Hill dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensem- ble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an entertaining show. The group has toured the music “passionate, tender and holder. Students coming with an world, played the White House rambunctious.” They have won adult ticket holder are admitted

Frühlingsrauch ©2017 Judith Hilmer and the Olympics and recorded recognition as the BBC’s Best free of charge. Tickets can be 15 albums. Their latest album, Musical Group of the Year and purchased at Blackwell Antiques “An Irish Homecoming “was vid- were named Top North American (Bullard St. at Yankie St.) or eotaped for an Emmy winning Celtic Group. They even have a Western Stationers (Broadway Public Television Special that street named after them in the Street at Texas Avenue) in Silver aired across America. Bronx. City, online at www.gccconcerts. “It is simply impossible For non-GCCCA subscribers, org, or in the lobby at the time of to imagine an audience that tickets to the “Cherish the La- the concert. wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” the dies” concert are $20 for adults For further information, call

Jolie ©2016 Miriam Hill Boston Globe writes. and $5 for students to age 17 not 575-538-5862 or go to www.gc- The New York Times calls their accompanied by an adult ticket cconcerts.org. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 17

ARTS EXPOSURE • JENNIFER GRUGER Educator Turns to Digital Photography Joe Burton creates art with camera and computer

ULAROSA — This sto- the last 17 in Alamogordo, taking might be used to “paint” the im- Burton directly at joeburton75@ private message him on Facebook ry could easily be about photos the whole time. Currently age and another might be used to hotmail.com. You can also visit at “Adobe Creek Images - Photo- TJoe Burton, the nationally residing in Alamogordo with his enhance or distort it and then he www.adobecreekimages.com or graphic Images by Joe Burton.” recognized, much-loved history wife Jeana Burton, he is likely to be might return to the rst to possibly teacher and sometime adminis- found just about anywhere in the “paint” it again. Happily immersing trator, retired from Alamogordo Tularosa Basin capturing new im- himself in this process, which Bur- Public Schools. This story could be ages (sometimes while y- shing) ton describes as “Great therapy,” Two bedroom housein Gila Hot Springs, rental New about Football Coach Burton and to feed his “rewarding addiction” to he spends several hours on each Mexico. Horse facilities + or basketball Coach Burton and/or photography. piece and then produces only a use of full house. In the track Coach Burton who worked A self-taught photographer who limited number of each for sale. Heart of the Gila Wilderness. in schools all over the state of started taking pictures in the late Humble and self-effacing, Burton Close to trails and the Gila New Mexico inspiring youth to 1970s with his Yashica camera, admits, “The sales have gone really excel in sports, as well as in life Burton recalls easily the moment well. The most intriguing thing is River. "Comfortable Gila Hot through one-on-one strength and when Jeana, his girlfriend at the that people will pay money for my Springs Cabin" on Airbnb.com agility training. Or, this story could time, told him “You have a differ- art. It surprises me.” or call 916-203-8457. be about Joe Burton, the y- sh- ent eye.” Married when they were For the most part, Burton saidDE_4x2 erman, adoring husband, poet both in their 20s, Burton explains he just wants to “spend every wak- File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help and habitual historian presently that she inspired him to pursue his ing moment with Jeana.” M www.tmatelsonwordpress.com writing his own 13-volume set on hobby more diligently. He started Jeana is a trained dyslexia ther- American History. with nature and landscapes and apist. She modi ed her training, M Website Design and Development Instead, this story is going to be enjoyed macro images of owers. creating a specialized method and design • content • construction • support about Joe Burton the digital photo Burton did photography for used it in the high schools where artist. (Well, maybe just a little bit hire for a while, preferring sports she was teaching. After seeing about the adoring husband and events and rodeos to formal por- tremendous results, she began ap- poet as well.) traits. In 2004 he began to experi- plying the therapy with younger Burton is a native New Mexican ment with computer graphic “wa- students in after-school sessions. www.tmatelsonwordpress.com who has lived all over the state with ter-coloring.” Enjoying the work, When the program she helped de- an educational background that but discouraged occasionally by velop was cut from the high school [email protected] | 575.313.1388 includes New Mexico Military In- the criticism digital photo artists during a shift to computer-based stitute (high school and junior col- often face — being called a “fake solutions for dyslexic students, she lege), New Mexico State University artist” — his wife stepped in again decided to leave the school system (B.A./B.S.) and Ashford University and said “Keep going!” and nd other ways to ensure the (M.A.). He also attended graduate Today, Burton’s work constantly effectiveness of her strategies and S YYZYGYZYGY school at Western New Mexico Uni- evolves. Starting each project with experience. versity, College of the Southwest, his own photo, he runs the image In 2004 the Burtons founded Handmade in America Adams State College in Colorado, through several phases of color- Burton Learning Systems in Al- Tl and New Mexico Highlands Uni- ing and distortion, sometimes in amogordo with just eight students. versity. He taught for 35 years, with several different applications. One Serving students with not only dyslexia but also ADHD and mild autism, the program has grown to approximately 50 students ranging in age from ve to 61. When asked how Joe assists with the BLS en- deavor, Jeana responded, “He does everything … I couldn’t do it with- out him.” For more information on BLS, go to www.burtonlearning. com. Burton’s work is on display and House Numbers for sale at Grill 49 Restaurant and many styles Tap Room located at 313 Grana- do Street in Tularosa as well as at CJ’s Si Señor Restaurant at 2300 N. AVAILABLE NOW White Sands Blvd in Alamogordo. His book, “Historic Doors & Win- 106 N. Bullard St. Silver City dows of Tularosa,” a compilation 575-388-5472 Jeana and Joe Burton in front of a digital photo art piece titled of digital photo art and poetry, “Looking Alive” at Grill 49 in Tularosa. (Photo by Jennifer Gruger) is also available by contacting www.SyzygyTile.com

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RETAINING WALLS - STUMP REMOVAL eople said it apply the colors in trans- couldn’t be done, parent washes, layering “Pbut I just kept on each color, wet-on-wet.” EROSION CONTROL - TREE CLEARING going.” She substituted imita- Artist Suzanne Donazetti tion gold and silver leaf TOP SOIL - FERTILIZER was speaking about mixing when she found that real liquid acrylics, powdered silver leaf tarnished and pigments and airbrush inks gold leaf applied to large but the statement could just surfaces would be pro- as easily be applied to any hibitively expensive. of the many challenges she The next challenge, af- overcame during the past 29 ter discovering the need a h i @gmail.com years while making art for a to sand the leaf before living. Donazetti was at West- applying the color, was ern New Mexico University how to keep the paint recently and gave a lecture and inks from aking as part of the Edwina and off the metal while being Charles Milner Women in the woven. Donazetti found Arts series and a workshop demonstrating Finished piece. (Photo Courtesy paste oor wax and used her technique of weaving painted copper. Suzanne Donazetti) the technique of burnish- It is a process developed over time, taken from les- ing to force the color and wax onto the metal. sons Donazetti learned while working in other media The labor-intensive process also prevented oxi- including sketching, painting, applique, quilting and dation. While she is leery of placing her pieces out- off-loom weaving. Her work as a jeweler introduced doors, she has coated them with several layers of her to metal, rst silver and then copper. She was marine-grade polyurethane. It may be enough. She drawn to the warmth of copper and its malleability has a piece that has been hanging outside her Car- but felt restricted by the smallness and structure of rizozo studio that has lasted several years with no silversmithing. Adding to her frustration was her al- apparent negative effects. most obsessive need to wrap pieces and weave the Tweaking the process, she randomly dropped materials. Knowing that she wanted to work big with paints and inks onto the copper and played with the least amount of equipment, Donazetti combined broad brushstrokes to blend colors and delineate the act of weaving with the material of copper. After others. She added interference colors, pigments that many learning experiences, she came upon the right includes mica. This addition allows light to refract gauge of metal, the types of tools needed and ways and reect off the surface, creating subtle plays of of manipulating strips to create large tapestries of color depending on the viewer’s position and time of metal. day. Adding curves to the weft and warp of the metal Still she wanted more. She always wanted color. and curving the nished piece adds to the sense of She experimented with chemical patinas, but the movement and the planned, organic shapes painted color range was too narrow. She wanted the color to to match up when woven allude to patterns found be translucent in places but opaque in others and to in nature. layer both while allowing the metal to show through. The end result of decades of frustration and exper- “A breakthrough came when, on the advice of a imentation was a technique all her own. That tech- stranger, I incorporated metallic leaf which became nique resulted in a style that is analogously recog- a ground for the paints and inks, much like gesso on a canvas,” Donazetti explained during her lecture. WEAVE “The leaf in gold, silver or copper enabled me to continued on page 27 DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 19

MUSIC SCENE • BILLY HUNTSMAN Who is Tom Waits’ God? We Understand Care, n a previous article analyzing But what if our society weren’t Leonard Cohen’s latest and last built upon a foundation of condi- We Practice Compassion. Ialbum, I briey mentioned Tom tional reward and punishment, but Waits’ “Down There by the Train,” unconditional forgiveness and love? O ering a Continuum of Care in the Las Cruces Community! but it occurs to me many people “If there aren’t punishments, might not have heard it — or of people will run wild, anarchy will Waits, for that matter. If you hav- reign,” I nd myself thinking. We continue to build on our time-proven reputation for quality care, en’t heard him speci cally, you’ve But if I examine this thought, I probably heard other artists cover don’t believe it. How could violence state-of-the-art rehabilitation and recovery protocols. Our modern his songs —the Eagles and “Ol’ 55,” exist in a world where each and ev- facilities form a continuum of care to meet all of your needs. Bruce Springsteen and “Jersey Girl,” ery person has unconditional love Rod Stewart and “Tom Traubert’s for his/her neighbor? Blues,” Bob Seger and “Downtown What’s interesting about the song Independent Living • Senior Living • ShortStay Care • LongTerm Care Train” to name a few. I would en- is that at no point is a god or God courage you to peruse his work — mentioned by name, only the ref- • Specialized Alzheimer’s Care • Rehabilitation Services • Physician Services not easily digested at rst, but you erence to “the lord”—presumably may eventually develop a taste for Jesus, though surely corollaries his utterly unique style. can be found in other religions’ I want to examine this song in mythologies. Jesus wasn’t widely particular because it has had and worshipped and revered until af- continues to have a profound im- ter he’d risen from the dead—after pact on me and my ethics. The song the aforementioned soldier pierced makes a powerful claim: There is no him. Jesus was simply a man sin, no eternal punishment, no such thought to be some trickster. thing as Hell. This tells us something import- But is there a God, a Heaven? ant regarding Waits’ religion, beliefs Casa Del Sol Center Casa De Oro Center Yes, Waits says, Newton’s third and what the song professes: Waits’ 2905 East Missouri 1005 Lujan Hill Road law be damned, not everything must God is not the Christian God, not Las Cruces, NM 88011 Las Cruces, NM 88007 have an equal and opposite. Allah, not Yahweh, not the Trimurti, Phone: 575-522-0404 Phone: 575-523-4573 “There’s a river by the trestle not Ahura Mazda. These supreme down by Sinner’s Grove … where beings, though some are rumored the sinners can be washed in the to have boundless love, have truly e Village at Northrise blood of the lamb … You’ll be conditional love: Stray too far from 2880 N. Roadrunner Parkway washed of all your sins and all of my edicts and you will be punished Las Cruces, NM 88011 your crimes.” eternally. At this trestle gather people “from Is that unconditional? Phone: 575-522-1110 the halls of Heaven to the gates of True unconditional love is forgiv- Hell” to join together on a train ing any transgressions against us— ® headed for equal love, forgiveness murder, robbery, adultery. Even the and peace. vilest of crimes, the evilest of crim- Among such infamous people inals, will not be punished forever- gathered down there by the train more, Waits sings, but he/she will Genesis CareLine (866) 745-CARE | www.genesishcc.com are Thomas “Humpty” Jackson, a nd redemption. New York gangster who worked in So who is Waits’ god? It could the murder-for-hire business and at be some amorphous intangible one point stabbed a cop ve times, gure, as gods tend to be. But if a killing him. There’s also Harry god unconditionally loves us, why Horowitz, “Gyp the Blood,” who wouldn’t it live among us? DECLUTTER & STAY COMPLIANT! once broke a man’s back over a $2 Humanity is Waits’ god, people. bet and additionally helped to mur- Redemption is not the sole purview der a bookie. of a metaphysical deity because no Go DIGITAL for 2017! Then there’s John Dillinger, most such deity exists, nor any afterlife. notorious gangster of the Depres- Redemption does not need to wait sion era. Dillinger deserted his post until after death. The power to af- Doing business in Southern NM and West in the U.S. Navy in favor of robbing ford redemption and love is in the more than 24 banks, exchanging power of people in this life. Texas for over 15 years, our locally owned gun re with police, in one instance Our world forces upon us the killing a cop but escaping convic- ideologies of only a few religions. and operated family business offers the tion. And who is “hanging onto It hits us the moment we are born Dillinger’s wings” down there by the and it is a constant pressure on us, following solutions for you: train but Charles Whitman, who in day by day, month by month, year 1966 hid in the University of Texas – by year. We become indoctrinated • MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SECURE Austin’s Tower and, with a sniper ri- with the notion of be good or suffer. INFORMATION DESTRUCTION e, shot 49 people, killing 17 people, The fact that anybody could have including an unborn baby. Whitman the idea that there is a god who tru- • OFFICE RECORDS MANAGEMENT had killed his mother and wife be- ly is unconditional, who will forgive fore going to the campus, where and love you no matter what, under • ON/OFF SITE SHREDDING SERVICES he was shot and killed when police such conditions is truly remarkable. stormed the Tower. Even more amazing is the fact that • MORE THAN 1.25 MILLION CUBIC-FOOT Even for these heinous individu- it came to someone who had the STORAGE FACILITY als, Waits says, there is no punish- ability and resources to broadcast it. ment, only redemption, even for “all As a humanist, Waits’ subtly im- • CLIMATE CONTROL VAULT the shameful and all of the whores, plores listeners to dispense with even the soldier who pierced the their preconceived notions of re- • DOCUMENT SCANNING heart of the Lord.” ward and punishment, their sado- “There’s no eye for an eye, there’s masochistic religious traditions, and no tooth for a tooth, I saw Judas Is- embrace the idea that there is noth- cariot carrying John Wilkes Booth ing unforgivable, that there would down there by the train.” be no violence if certain people did American Document Is this a dif cult concept to grasp? not feel hated, despised, believe Of course it is. they were doomed to hell re. 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LIFE IN MEXICO • MORGAN SMITH Tears and Laughter in the Desert A journey to a wedding uplifting in midst of poverty

e cross the border at Ángel, his Santa Teresa to the west son, and an Wof Ciudad Juárez, my car assistant, all loaded with candy for the mental with Siguien- do los Pasos patients at Vision in Action, beans de Jesús, and rice for Elvira and her family, a non-prof- and used clothing to give to the it building Mixteca Indians who gather on the company, Mexican side of the crossing and participate try to sell snacks, plastic horses in creating a and other toys, crosses with Jesus shrine in hon- on them and statuettes of the Vir- or of Morgan gin of Guadalupe. Smith’s wife who died last They always recognize my car Pastor Galván of ciates over the dedication of a shrine created April. and come storming over. I park for the community where a home was built for Elvira Romero and at the edge of the parking lot be- ing a physical structure. pigs and goats — has had no more her grandkids, with funds donated in memory of, Julie Smith, who tween the border fence and the After they moved in last fall, I of the bi-polar episodes that used died last April. (Photos by Morgan Smith) Mexican customs line, place the said I was going to put a plaque to require locking in a cell for clothing in the sand and step back in the house with a photo of Julie weeks until he calmed down. His to let the Mixtecas grab at it. They and an inscription. Instead, they bride, Viridiana or “Viri,” was all all migrated north from Oaxaca to- said that they wanted a shrine or smiles and excitement but Beni- gether and they all live near each “capilla” that would be located to waited glumly with a sheen of other in Anapra on the edge of outside their home where all the sweat on his upper lip. It was the Juárez, but when it comes to shar- neighbors could pay tribute to it. opposite with the other couple ing the clothing, it’s just a free-for- This seemed completely out of whose marriage was a last-minute all. Nonetheless, there are several character for Julie and me — two decision: the attractive but unsmil- who have become friends — Gra- life-long non-churchgoers. But ing Denise and the cheerful Daniel ciela, who is from Toluca, as well everyone agreed including Jane with his odd haircut. as Santiago, Florentina and their Fuller, the director of Siguiendo Guests came pouring in, mostly children — and I intend to inter- los Pasos de Jesús, (SPJ) the ex- family members. Then a pickup view them and their children and traordinary non-pro t that actual- appeared, its radiator boiling over write about their struggles. ly built the house. Not only would from the strain of pulling a horse Then we head straight south. this better honor Julie but it could trailer with two horses for the two My heart always lifts when I drive have a calming inuence on a grooms to ride to the ceremony this barren, trashy section of des- neighborhood that has more than and two ponies for kids to ride. ert. It’s the same mix of exhila- its share of troubles. What ensued was a wedding ration and fear, a sense that no That morning, ve of us spoke very much like any wedding you matter how well prepared you are, at the dedication — Pastor Gal- might see. The bridal gowns blow- something unexpected likely will ván, friends from Juárez and Santa ing in the wind, the men looking happen. Fe and me. I was so shaken I could sharp with cowboy hats, boots and Today, however, will be the barely stand. bolo ties, the cake, a ceremony led most unusual of any of the 80 or Two of Elvira’s grandkids, Hec- by Pastor Galván, an exchange of 90 visits I have made to the border tor and Yeira, led matachine danc- rings, music and food, little kids in the last six years. es in the dirt street in front of the laughing and playing, the pony First, we stop briey at Vision in house. As a wiry man pounded re- rides. To what extent does treating Action, the mental asylum where lentlessly on a drum, I realized this people like they are normal rather two pair of patients will get mar- was their way of paying tribute to than as sick make them more nor- ried that afternoon. This is part of someone whom they had never mal? I’m convinced that it helps. Pastor Galván’s belief in the digni- met, but whose death, in a way, Treating people with dignity also ty of his patients and his sense that brought new life to them. Then it helps. That’s why I have been visit- giving them the same opportuni- was done, the changing design of ing Galván’s asylum at least once a Corner Florida & Columbus Hwy. ties that we “sane” people have the project, the weeks of repeated month for six years, bringing food, helps them recover. For the past trips to Juárez to hear Oscar and clothing and whatever donations I PO Box 191, Deming NM 88031 21 years, he has cared for 100-120 Ángel, the builders from SPJ, tell can raise. (575) 546-3922 patients, most of whom have been me that it would be done in time As for the shrine, this is some- brought to him by the police with a even though nothing seemed to be thing that neither Julie nor I would variety of ailments. Although vari- happening, the meetings out in the have ever imagine, but if it can ac- ous of cials have offered govern- desert and dust with me handing tually change this barren, impov- ment support, it always has strings them cash. This tiny construction erished “colonia,” she would be attached — someone is going to project became, for me, an enor- deeply honored. DEMING get a cut — so he remains inde- mous test of patience and perse- ART CENTER pendent, relying on donations. verance and nally a great sense Morgan Smith lives in New 100 South Gold, Deming, NM Then we go to the home of El- of gratitude and satisfaction. Mexico and works with a Mon thru Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm vira Romero and her grandkids, We then drove to the asylum for number of humanitarian April Exhibit: the home that was built with funds the wedding. Benito Torres was programs in Juárez and donated in memory of my wife, Ju- one of the grooms, a powerful Palomas, Mexico. He can be Interpretations by the lie, who died last April. This house man who since he began taking reached at Morgan-smith@ Hillsboro Artists had a meaning far beyond just be- care of the animals — chickens, comcast.net.

Matachine Reception for the Artists: Sunday April 2, dancers perform on 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the dirt street near the new shrine. Exhibition is from April 2, 2017 through April 28, 2017

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FAITH MATTERS • MIKE COOK New Mexico Clergy in Print Bishop Ramirez, Monsignor Getz publish books wo long-time leaders of of thousands of parishioners with Bishop Ramírez on special the Catholic faith in south- in New Mexico and Texas who projects led to our work togeth- Tern New Mexico are now have known them and their good er on ‘Power from the Margins,’” published authors. works for decades. she said. The Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez “It is an incredible opportunity “I met Monsignor Getz when has written a non ction book and a special blessing to collab- Bishop Ramírez assigned me to called “Power from the Margins,” orate with two men who walk interview him for Catholic Ex- which echoes the theme of Pope so closely in Christ’s footsteps,” tension’s Lumen Christi Award. Francis in its title and its story of said Donna Curtiss of Las Cruces, That meeting led to our two-year “the people at the margins, the who was among those thanked in writing collaboration. In 2016, forgotten, sometimes excluded” both books. “They share amazing his novel, ‘Vatican Wealth and a for whom the church must be depth and breadth of knowledge, Pope’s Pipe Dreams,’ self-pub- the voice. living experiences, spirituality, lished. We are currently seeking Monsignor Robert Getz, mean- and mutual respect. The books a publisher for his non- ction, while, has penned a novel called are a reection of their hearts.” ‘Unique Charism of Diocesan “Vatican Wealth and a Pope’s “In 2004, I met Bishop Ramírez Priest Spirituality.’ We plan to Pipe Dreams” about an imagined when I came to work for him as a co-author a book about Monsi- pope selling Vatican treasures to writer for the diocesan develop- gnor’s time at the Abbey of Geth- raise money for a world-peace ment of ce. As a staff member, semani,” she said. initiative. I supported a variety of projects You can buy both books on Each man brings a long and to include pastoral letters and amazon.com. distinguished career in the the Templeton Award nomina- church to his writing, along tion of Bishop Ramírez by Bish- Bishop Ramirez with the admiration and respect op Kicanas of Tucson. Working Ramirez was the rst bishop of Las Cruces, appointed in 1982 when Las Cruces separated from Open Your Mind the El Paso Diocese. He grew up Join with us for in poverty in Bay City, Texas to our Sunday morning service become a member of the Inter- 10:00 AM national Policy Committee of the Enjoy Fellowship U.S. Conference of Bishops and & Stimulating Topics has traveled across the country and around the world as a repre- Unitarian Universalist sentative of the church. He is the Fellowship of Silver City former chair of the conference’s 3845 North Swan Questions: (575) 538-0101 Committee on the Church in Latin America and the Catholic Monsignor Robert Getz, left, and the Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez Campaign for Human Develop- display their recently published books, “Batican Wealth and a ment. Pope’s Pipe Dreams” and “Power from the Margins,” respective- He was ordained Dec. 10, 1966 ly. (Photo by Mike Cook) in Houston and was named tit- ular bishop of Vatarba and aux- ple – mostly children – at a camp is more unity north of the border. iliary bishop of San Antonio in set up between Chaparral and That is a good thing.” 1981, coming to Las Cruces the White Sands Missile Range for “The church has always been following year. He has a bachelor refugees from “gangs, violence, all inclusive,” Ramirez said. of arts from the University of St. crime and poverty” in Central “We’re about the ministry of rec- 505-469-7505 Thomas in Houston, a master’s American. Some are as young onciliation,” he said, citing the [email protected] degree from the University of as eight years old, he said, and message of St. Paul in 2 Corinthi- Detroit and four honorary doc- most are not accompanied by ans 5: 11-21. torates. Ramirez has attended any adult. “It’s not so much politics, seminaries in Toronto and Mex- “We are witnessing a very dra- it’s people,” Ramirez said. “If ico City. matic movement,” the bishop the politicians do anything that “In ‘Power from the Margins’, said. hurts people, we will stand up he traces the historic struggle The children are waiting on for them. We’ve always done that of the Latino Church to nd its family members to sponsor them because that’s what Jesus did.” voice and outlines a road map so they can move on to other “Father, that they be one as for the future,” said amazon. parts of the country, he said. you and I are one,” echoing the com. “His reections range from They maintain their senses of prayer of Jesus, Ramirez said. the role of the family and the humor, he said, especially the Ramirez also referenced the promise of youth, to education, girls. And, they play soccer in advice of St. Francis de Sales: civil rights, and the challenge of the dust. This is the drama of our “Don’t worry about tomorrow. immigration.” days. There are more displaced The same god who took care of Ramirez, who worked for 10 people in the world now than (at you yesterday and takes care of non-denominational years in Mexico as well as serv- any time) since World War II,” you today will take care of you Valley Community Church ing the church in Texas and New Ramirez said. tomorrow.” 19-A Racetrack Road, Arenas Valley Mexico, said, America’s neighbor Children from Palomas, Mex- Phone: 575-538-9311 to the south is perhaps “the most ico go to school in Columbus Monsignor Getz Website: www.vccsilvercity.com beautiful country in the world and Deming, New Mexico, and Getz joined a silent order of because it has everything: histo- are raised bi-culturally,” he said. Trappist monks at the age of 18 ry, folklore, culture, music. The “And that won’t change. So many at Gethsemani Abbey in Ken- vast majority (of its citizens) are people are bi-national.” tucky and stayed with them for hard-working (and) don’t want to The bishop said he has some- three years. come to the United States. They times felt like “a brown ping- “I was just out of high school,” are forced to by circumstances,” pong ball” because he was he remembers. “I just packed up Ramirez said. looked down on in some areas and went to the monastery. All If the wall between the United because he was Hispanic and I wanted to do was think about States and Mexico that Presi- from the United States. God.” dent-elect Trump has proposed is He also remembers the in- At Gethsemani, his only pos- built, “It would be a bad thing for troduction of mass in Spanish session was as toothbrush, and, Lenten Observances: many people,” Ramirez said. But, caused tension in this area. like the 200 other monks at the Palm Sunday, April 9 at 10 a.m. he said, people are so desperate “Right now, there is somewhat abbey, he slept in the clothes he Good Friday, April 14 at 6 p.m. to cross the border, people will of a tension between Mexican worked in, which were changed Easter Sunday, April 16 at 10 a.m. go over it, around it, through it. Americans and Mexico,” he said. once a week. Sunday Services are at 10 a.m. They will nd a way. “Those relationships will get Where everyone is Welcome! Ramirez said he recently better,” he said. “There is more FAITH MATTERS served mass to about 1,000 peo- unity south of the border. There continued on page 26 DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 23

SEARCHING TO RESCUE • ANDREA IMLER Volunteers do Important Work Too Grant County group helps with state police missions, other activities

rant County Search and direction of travel in an obvious sider using the base of a large tree Rescue is an all-volunteer fashion. It will make it easier for or overhanging rock for shelter Gorganization that was es- SAR teams to track you. from the elements. However, don’t tablished in 1978, and has been 2. Unless you must move to forget to look up for broken limbs responding to search and rescue improve your safety, stay where or dangerous rock conditions. (SAR) missions since. Despite the you are rather than travel further 7. Try your cell phone. You name, the organization is not af li- into the unknown. It is far easier might successfully make a 911 call ated with the government entity of for a SAR team to nd a station- even if you are not in your phone Grant County. ary subject than a moving subject. companies’ service areas. Even if A SAR mission in New Mexico Plus, you may inadvertently move your phone has no reception, it is initiated only by the New Mex- into an area that was previously can still be useful. If you hear a ico State police. GCSAR’s “home searched, and won’t be searched helicopter at night, it is probably base” is State Police District 12, again for a long time. out searching for you. The light which is comprised of all of Grant 3. Send periodic emergency sig- from your phone could be used to County, and small parts of Hidal- nals, such as blowing a whistle, attract their attention, especially go, Catron, and Luna Counties. clapping your hands, or shouting. if they are using night vision gog- Even so, Grant County SAR is Do this at night occasionally also. gles. Conserve your batteries. authorized to respond to a search SAR teams do travel and search at “…that others may live.” and rescue mission anywhere in night, plus sound carries farther in It is a very gratifying experi- the state of New Mexico, if need- the night time stillness. ence to be part of the mission ed. 4. Stay warm, dry and hydrated. that brings a lost one back for The members of GCSAR come Make a re if conditions permit. a reunion with their family and from all walks of life and various Do not make a re during windy friends. A member of GCSAR typi- occupations, and have a wide or dry conditions. Causing a forest cally joins because they like being range of interests, experience re will only make your situation active in the outdoors, and want levels, and resources to offer to worse. to offer their skills to someone the team. Members are not re- During a training mission Lee Perry and Stephane Luchini look 5. Make and consume warm/hot who is lost or hurt. The training quired to have any special skills or at tracks to see where the subject may have gone. (Photo by liquids as circumstances allow. and preparation for a SAR mission knowledge to become a member. Andrea Imler) Even hot water is good. During builds the member of GCSAR into The only requirement is the will- then contact the on-duty Search When hopelessly lost, do the snow season, never eat snow for a team. Our mission statement is ingness to train and prepare for a and Rescue Field Coordinator to following, unless there are sound hydration, as the effort the body clear; we do this for a good reason; SAR mission. initiate a Search and Rescue re- reasons to do otherwise: has to make to warm yourself “…that others may live.” Most the work is done by eld sponse. 1. Don’t panic. Sit down, take from the snow outweighs the hy- GCSAR holds a regular meeting teams who often cover many miles A lost or injured person, or their several deep breaths, eat some dration received. Instead, melt the at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday over rough terrain. There is also a family, never receives a bill from food, drink some water, and take snow to water before drinking. of the month at the EMS building group of individuals who provide the State of New Mexico or from it easy until you calm down. Re- 6. If necessary, make a simple next to the Gila Regional Hospital. services such as team call-outs, Search and Rescue for that opera- member, people lost in the wil- shelter. Protection from winds Everyone interested in nding out radio operations, and personnel tion. Many times, aircraft from the derness are typically found with- and rain are the main concerns. In more is welcome at the meeting, who plan, organize, and manage State Police, the National Guard, in 72 hours. If you must move to New Mexico, people can get hypo- or can email at president@gcsar- the mission. Every mission typi- or Border Patrol may be used on improve your safety, mark your thermia even in the summer. Con- nm.org for more information. cally sets up and runs an of ce in SAR missions. Those agencies the middle of the forest. will also not bill for their services. In addition to responding to However, if a private air ambu- search and rescue missions, lance is used to transport a subject GCSAR assists with communica- for a medical emergency, they may tion for the Tour of the Gila, the bill the subject. Tommyknocker Race and the an- nual Christmas parade. GCSAR Why Do People Need is available for educational op- Search and Rescue? portunities and presentations for People sometimes are not ade- groups and organizations. quately prepared for their trip, or make bad decisions. Many times, How to Activate SAR? people assume the forest is simply If you feel you, or someone you a large park and don’t think about Take your ukulele playing to new heights at Las Cruces UkeFest 2017 know is in trouble in the forest, do the hazards and dangers associ- not hesitate to call 911. Alerting ated with rugged terrain and the the authorities in a timely basis possibility of rapidly changing could mean the difference in life weather. and death. A trained member of Here are a few tips to help you Danielle Ate The Sandwich the New Mexico State Police will out, should you become lost in the gather the initial information, and forest or wilderness.

Laurie Wlos- inski and Lee Perry go through the steps of what Liz & Jim Beloff happens at a Grant County Search and Rescue incident base to create the Daniel Ward & plan of action Heidi Swedberg for a mission. (Photo by An- drea Imler)

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Give a Little, Give A Lot, Give Local, Give Grandly! Linking Donors with Community Needs P.O. Box 1767, Gila, NM 88062 575.535.4747 www.GrantCountyCommunityFoundation.org Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 6, 2017 and meet us at The Farmers Market in Silver City from 8:30 to 2:30 or plan to give via text or online from wherever you may be. For one day, every dollar donated through Give Grandly! Give Local stays local and benefits over 40 nonprofits serving Grant and Luna Counties. The Grant County Community Foundation is collaborating with the Southwest New Mexico Non-Profit Coalition, to make Grant County’s fourth annual Day of Giving a great success. Last year, 767 donors donated over $105,000 to local non-profits in one 24-hour period, making it the single greatest day of giving ever in Grant County. In the past three years over $250,000 has been raised to benefit nonprofits in our community. Join the spirit of philanthropy and Give a Little, Give a Lot, Give Local, Give Grandly on Saturday, May 6. Help us make history again!

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Friends of the Silver City Public LIbrary On Saturday, May 6 Give a Little. Give a Lot. Give Local. Give Grandly! Here’s How: Stop by the Silver City Farmers’ Market Grant County on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 to 2:30 Seed Library and Give in person Or TEXT to: 41444 and type in “grandly” Click on the link and make your donation ! 2017 Give Grandly Partners: Or Go To: 2017 Give Grandly Partners: www.givegrandly.org United Way of Southwest New Mexico Click on the Give Grandly logo Silver City Farmer’s Market Freeport McMoRan to James Edd Hughs / Edward Jones Give online from anywhere you are. Western New Mexico University All major credit cards accepted. First American Bank 1st New Mexico Bank Bear Mountain Lodge

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Give a Little, Give A Lot, Give Local, Give Grandly! Linking Donors with Community Needs P.O. Box 1767, Gila, NM 88062 575.535.4747 www.GrantCountyCommunityFoundation.org Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 6, 2017 and meet us at The Farmers Market in Silver City from 8:30 to 2:30 or plan to give via text or online from wherever you may be. For one day, every dollar donated through Give Grandly! Give Local stays local and benefits over 40 nonprofits serving Grant and Luna Counties. The Grant County Community Foundation is collaborating with the Southwest New Mexico Non-Profit Coalition, to make Grant County’s fourth annual Day of Giving a great success. Last year, 767 donors donated over $105,000 to local non-profits in one 24-hour period, making it the single greatest day of giving ever in Grant County. In the past three years over $250,000 has been raised to benefit nonprofits in our community. Join the spirit of philanthropy and Give a Little, Give a Lot, Give Local, Give Grandly on Saturday, May 6. Help us make history again!

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Friends of the Silver City Public LIbrary On Saturday, May 6 Give a Little. Give a Lot. Give Local. Give Grandly! Here’s How: Stop by the Silver City Farmers’ Market Grant County on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 to 2:30 Seed Library and Give in person Or TEXT to: 41444 and type in “grandly” Click on the link and make your donation ! 2017 Give Grandly Partners: Or Go To: 2017 Give Grandly Partners: www.givegrandly.org United Way of Southwest New Mexico Click on the Give Grandly logo Silver City Farmer’s Market Freeport McMoRan to James Edd Hughs / Edward Jones Give online from anywhere you are. Western New Mexico University All major credit cards accepted. First American Bank 1st New Mexico Bank Bear Mountain Lodge

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RAISING DAD • BY JIM & HENRY DUCHENE How’s the Ice Cream? y much older and less attractive mom served me a perfectly good meal, said you bought it at Costco?” Now he was starting to get on my nerves. brother brought our elderly father sometimes even perfectly delicious, and it “They sell some of the best ice cream I happen to like Costco. They have enough Mover to my house for a visit, and didn’t meet the standards of a kid who used there,” she said, trying to convince him. of my money to prove it. I also like to go then went out for a pack of cigarettes. to eat dirt. My dad still wasn’t sure. there for the food samples they hand out “I didn’t know he smoked,” I told my dad. Don’t judge me for eating dirt. “Costco...” he considered, and then con- to their customers. Many’s the time I was “He doesn’t,” my father answered. Then I had kids of my own. No matter sidered again. “Hmmm... Costco. Huh, saved the cost of buying my father lunch by I haven’t seen my brother since. what my wife cooked, they wanted to eat yeah... well, I didn’t like it.” going there and letting him snack for free. It didn’t happen exactly that way, but something else. I don’t know about your “Why didn’t you like it?” my wife asked, “What did you eat?” my brother’s wife that’s the way I like to tell the story of how kids, but my kids only wanted to eat food humoring him. would ask when I’d drop him back off at his my father came to live with me. He’s in the we had to pay for, preferably at a restau- “I just didn’t,” he said. “The PX sells bet- then home base. later years of his life and has been widowed rant. If it was home-cooked, they’d hem and ter ice cream.” “Everything,” we’d say, chuckling togeth- for some time now. He’s also been diag- haw and complain. Because of the time he spent in the mil- er conspiratorially like two naughty rst nosed pre-Alzheimer’s, but, really, aren’t we “You could always eat dirt,” I’d suggest, itary, he was able to shop at the PX in the graders. all pre-Alzheimer’s? but, sadly, my humor was lost on them. Army base. In fact, after he retired from Meanwhile... My wife, to welcome him to our home, So, when my dad told my wife he didn’t the military, he even worked at their PX “Yes, dad,” my wife said, simmering. She cooked him a 5-star dinner Tom Colicchio care for the ice cream she had just served for a few years after that. If anybody would likes Costco, too. “Next time we go to the would be jealous of, and, to top it off, she him--and which he enthusiastically ate, know the quality of the PX ice cream, it PX, we’ll get some for you.” served him a nice helping of vanilla ice judging by the speed with which he ate it--I would be my father. I thought she handled that rather cream. REAL ice cream, not the cheaper gured he had the right not to like it. So, I I remember once asking him what the let- smoothly, since we never shop at the PX. stuff. I save that for my mother-in-law. didn’t say anything. ters “PX” stood for. My dad may have been retired from the Let me digress for a moment. I know “Where’d you buy it?” he wanted to know. “I don’t know,” my father told me, in what military, but I wasn’t. I had to pay for MY some of you may have gotten the impres- “Costco,” my wife told him. was one of our longer conversations. Mean- exclusive shopping memberships. sion from my January column that I don’t “Costco?” while... “Costco...” my dad kept repeating, gnaw- like my mother-in-law, but that couldn’t be “Yes, Costco,” she repeated. My wife patiently listened to him. She ing at that name like he was a dog and it further from the truth. In fact, I’d like to Costco is one of those warehouse stores, was even nodding her head and making eye was a bone. He was shaking his head as he take this opportunity to dedicate the rock along the lines of Sam’s and Price Club, contact. said it. “Costco... hmmm.” & roll classic “Mother-In-Law” by the late, where you have to buy a membership to Big mistake. I had to laugh. great Ernie K-Doe as an expression of my shop there, and where you don’t just buy I’ve learned in life that if you make eye I was shaking my head, too. feelings for her. Meanwhile... something, you buy a LOT of something. contact with someone it just encourages “This ice cream’s not very good,” I heard But they do sell quality goods, and one of them to continue talking. Born in the southwest, Jim Duchene my dad tell my wife. those quality goods is their ice cream. It’s Which he did. wonders if you’ve seen his brother, Let me stop right here and formally apol- not just good, it’s very good. “Blah, blah, blah Costco. Blah, blah, blah Henry. Check JimDuchene.BlogSpot. ogize to my mother for ever having been a My dad wasn’t sure. ice cream. Blah, blah, blah coming back com, RaisingMyFather.BlogSpot.com, or kid. I can’t begin to tell you the times my “Oh, huh... hmmm...” he clari ed. “You with those cigarettes?” @JimDuchene for him, would’ja?

FAITH MATTERS continued from page 22 “I’m really a monk at heart,” for Catholic writer and mystic coming to New Mexico in 1955. Dame and Catholic University university attracts students from Getz said. “I’m not a collector Thomas Merton for Merton’s Getz studied theology at St. in Washington, D.C., got a mas- throughout the world. of anything. I believe in sim- book, “Sign of Jonus.” Thomas College in Denver, and ter’s in education and counsel- His other principal charac- plicity.” Getz contracted rheumatic was ordained by Bishop Sidney ing from UTEP and a masters in ters are Archbishop Gutierrez While at Gethsemani Abbey in fever and sought an assignment Metzger in El Paso in 1961. He spirituality from the University of Argentina, who is the story’s Kentucky, he took photographs in a more welcoming climate, did graduate study work at Norte of San Francisco. protagonist; Cardinal O’Ro- Getz served in 14 different par- urke of Los Angeles (the largest ishes, stretching from Denver property owner in the Catholic to Fabens. He has served in El church), who is a spokesman Paso (where he served as chap- for the church hierarchy in the lain at the county jail, giving out United States and opposes the postage stamps so inmates could centralizing of church nances in write to their families), Silver the Vatican; the Russian agnos- City, Roswell (where he minis- tic who becomes a worldwide tered to cadets at New Mexico peace negotiator for Francisco; Military Institute and became a and a woman from Africa who colonel), Mesilla and Las Cruces. sets up the Peace University for Getz is the pastor emeritus at the pope. Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla Francisco’s changes in Vati- and lives and serves as pastor at can nances “affected churches Good Samaritan Village, where down to the parish,” Getz said. he holds mass every Saturday. He placed a limit on how much He also holds Sunday mass in a church could own, with any Fairacres. excess funds going to nance his Over the years, he has also university. Services hiked his way to the tops of the Gutierrez will resign as bishop tallest peaks in Colorado, Arizo- to found a religious order called medications delivered na, Texas and New Mexico. the Servants of Peace, and later medical equipment Getz’s writing experience in- will be named a cardinal in pec- cludes serving as a high school tore (not publicly announced) emotional support newspaper editor in Philadelphia by Francisco. Readers are left at respite and working on church newspa- the end of the book who will suc- pers. He completed his rst man- ceed Francisco as pope. 24-hour availability uscript, a biography, in WordStar Getz leaves the door open for ADL assistance in 1980 while serving at St. Fran- sequels to the book, and said the cis Newman Center in Silver City. next book could be about Amer- bereavement support Getz began writing “Vati- ican nancial operations of the experience can Wealth and a Pope’s Pipe church around the world, the Dreams” about 25 years ago, he development of Peace Univer- compassion said. He selected the name of sity around the world, the new medical supplies Francisco for his ctitious pope pope and his commitment to “out of the blue,” but never iden- the pledge toward peace or the confidential ti ed his home country. efforts to negotiate the Palestin- volunteers With the sale of church arti- ian-Israeli conict. Irma Santiago, MD facts, Pope Francisco sets up Getz also drew the cover art local cultural heritage Peace University, which offers for his book, which features sim- music therapy peace-building degrees in ev- ple drawings of the pope, the car- erything from history and art to dinal and the woman, along with spiritual support economics and psychology. The the dove of peace. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 27

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK • RICHARD COLTHARP Dealing in Desert Dust Henry Lightcap, Charlie Brown, Socrates weigh in

here I grew up in Okla- thing different. Delicately, with my And what could possibly enhance homa, the sweet old say- tongue, I sampled the outermost the sublime avors of Lordsburg Wing was “April showers layer covering my teeth. Instant- Loess as well as a fruity bottle of bring May owers.” ly, I could detect a hint of dried Boone’s Farm Tickle Pink with a In the southern New Mexico saguaro cactus. This told me the small side ramekin of alkali?” desert, it’s less poetic. More like, dust was of Arizona origin, proba- As always, Mr. Henry proffers “April horizontal winds bring bly Benson, or maybe Willcox. food for thought. Or, in this case, clogs and frustration to your May If you’re ever in Tularosa, on drink for thought. vacuuming.” the right dusty day, you can get So this spring, when the road Even though we love rain in the rare avor combination of San rises up to meet you (because the the desert, we don’t love it when Andres Mountain, Sacramento prevailing 82-mile-an-hour wind, a weak sprinkle coincides with Mountain and White Sands Na- which is not always at your back, the sideways blowing dirt. Mini- tional Monument. blew the road there) you can com- WILDWOOD RETREAT mud-pies instantly dot your ve- While rehearsing the nativity plain, as we normally do. And the hicle. You instinctively turn on scene in “A Charlie Brown Christ- complaining will accomplish what AND HOT SPRINGS the windshield wipers, but things mas,” Pig Pen, amid the swirling it normally does. ADULT HAVEN get worse. The water spray, also dust cloud that is his constant Or, you can look at things in a blown by the wind, goes either companion, is pleased when different light (easy to do, since GILA HOT SPRINGS, NM ve feet over the top of your car, Charlie suggests it could be the the dirt is blocking the sun), with (4 Miles South of the Gila Cli Dwellings) or pointlessly left or right of your remnant of a past civilization: closer scrutiny. windshield. However, the wipers “Maybe the soil of ancient Bab- As the great Greek philosopher Enjoy & Relax while camping in the Heart of the Gila Wilderness. keep going, mashing the min- ylon … Maybe carrying soil trod Socrates said, “The unexamined * mud-pies and spreading wet dirt upon by Solomon or even Nebu- dust storm is not worth inhaling.” Take a soak or spend the night. through your last eld of vision. chadnezzar.” Or something like that. * I’m sure a geology student at Similarly, a brownout day in Sil- Just remember, the dust devil is * Open to day soaks and overnight camping. Or stay in one of our Western New Mexico University ver City could mean vicariously in the details. cozy cabins. Call for availability! has at one time or another studied experiencing the long-departed the magnetized-earth effect that ways of the Mogollon people from Richard * We o er the ideal group facilities for workshops, weddings, retreats runs below Interstate 10, draw- the Gila Cliff Dwellings. And when Coltharp is or reunions. ing all manner of dust and debris in Las Cruces, you have to marvel, publisher We have several options available: Rent all or part of the facility to ow, west to east, raging at 60 what kind of amazing power can of Desert * with reasonable daily, multi-day or weekly rates. miles per hour along the route. make the mighty Organ Moun- Exposure and After 20 years of living here, tains completely disappear? the Las Cruces Retreat Cabin • Daily & Nightly Soaks • Overnight Camping however, you begin to notice For more in-depth analysis, I Bulletin. 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The immediate dered as he raised his eyes to Looking to Improve Your Horsemanship or impulse was to have the barkeep the amber sky. “Perhaps a slight- pour me a draft Shiner Bock for ly-cooler-than-room-temperature General “Horse Sense”? rinsing. Tecate with a smear of airborne Horseman level graduate of Dennis Reis’ However, this time I tried some- bovine fecal matter on the glass. program of Universal Horsemanship—a 3 month intensive course at his ranch, not some certi cation from home study or a few 3 day WEAVE clinics. We have 9 months of clinic time at Reis continued from page 18 Ranch with 4 dierent horses, and 2 months nizable yet unique. It is based quences. Suzanne Donazetti’s art of clinics with various clinicians, including a 1 on personal experience and the is as much about the process as week private clinic with Pat & Linda Parelli. wherewithal to synthesize the the nished product, and it is the We have ridden horses and experienced seemingly contradictory: the hard- journey of reaching this point in horsemanship techniques in Italy, Turkey, ness of metal broken down and her long career that she made a France and Ireland plus spent 6 weeks of then woven so it is intertwined, point of emphasizing to the stu- riding and study at the Colorado Center once again whole, a at surface dents attending her workshop. for Equestrian Learning and the Bitterroot that is molded into undulating “Develop a style,” she said. “It Ranch, home of Equitours and practitioners of shapes, color that is both trans- doesn’t matter how outrageous or TTouch training. parent and opaque, refractive yet strange it may seem. Sometimes Worked with over 300 horses and riders grounded in pattern in works that people will judge you on what over the past 15 years. Our students have been recreational riders and those interested in speci c evoke both emotion and thought. you do in the art world, just like disciplines or competitions, including dressage, endurance, western classes, e Extreme Cowboy The dichotomies lie in the artist anywhere else but (don’t let them Race and ACTHA events. herself: a woman who is an intro- deter you) ... If you have that cre- vert but enthusiastic to share her ative desire and the passion to We have worked with all major breeds and students of all ages, and given clinics or demos for ndings, going so far as to print make your own art, I am here to 4H, Pony Club, Back Country Horsemen, and specialty barns in dressage, western pleasure, hunt- er/jumper and endurance. Extensive experience rehabilitating rescue horses. out step-by-step instructions and tell you that you can make a nice handing out a materials list, com- — maybe not a rich or famous — We’re trained English and Western, combining our foundation in natural horsemanship with plete with contact information on living creating art.” classical techniques. We focus on safety and techniques for long, healthy riding lives for you and where to purchase supplies. It is a Suzanne Donazetti is represent- your horse. unique outpouring by a renowned ed by Waxlander Gallery in Santa What does this mean for you? Experience from many di erent sources, disciplines and artist whose work is sought after Fe. Her large pieces hang in the teachers ensures you will get creative, personalized instruction for your needs. by collectors living in large cities Alaska Supreme Court in Anchor- If you are committed to advancing your horsemanship or need help with a speci c issue, across the country who happens age, the New Mexico Emergency CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION to live a very private life in an iso- Management Center in Santa Fe 20% of lesson fees donated to End of the Road Ranch horse rescue! lated and rural community. and the Bradley International Air- It has been a long, tenacious port in Windsor Locks, Connecti- and, at times, tedious trip. It has cut. 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PRESERVING HISTORY • JENNIFER GRUGER Ice Cream Social Tularosa Red Brick Schoolhouse a work in progress

here Granado Street for Historic Preservation List of terminates at 1st Street What’s it Good For? Most Endangered School Build- in Tularosa, there ings in the United States. W Some of the proposed uses stands a formidable red brick for the Red Brick School Fall 2005 – Otero County building. Like an old story tell- building once it is restored Commissioner gives keys to er, watching over the goings on include: Foundation President, Evelyn of Granado Street out its front Village of ces Trammel, entrusting the stew- doors and a guardian of the chil- Art gallery ardship of the building to the Youth meeting rooms dren passing in and out of newer Museum Red Brick Building Foundation school buildings to its south and Rental hall and the architectural rm of east, it sits quietly. Town Hall meetings Kells + Craig is secured to con- The ‘Red Brick School’ as it Professional space duct a hazardous material as- has always been called is an in- Advanced educational sessment. facility tegral part of the history of Tu- Winter 2006 – Tularosa res- larosa. ident, Bill Mack, cleaned debris Built in 1917 it has seen gener- Box 612, Tularosa, NM 88352. from main oor, second oor ations of Tularosa and Mescalero You may also want to attend and basement. Paid for in part children pass through its doors. a revival on the grass in front of by $3,000 raised by Tularosa From 1917 until 1967, the build- Tularosa’s Red Brick School building stands in the center of town the building of the old “Ice Cream High School Class of 2006. ing served as a grade school, ju- awaiting completion of repairs to bring it back to life. (Courtesy Social” that used to take place on Fall 2007 – Roof is replaced nior high, and high school and Photo) the school grounds on Saturday, and work is completed by Lan- then the basement continued as The Red May 6th, co-hosted by the Tularo- con, Inc., a Tularosa based a cafeteria for years for the new- Brick sa Arts and History Council in construction rm, to secure ly built elementary and junior building in conjunction with their First An- damaged windows for dry-in high schools nearby. Tularosa was nual May Arts Festival. Tentative protection and security. The 21,000 square-foot build- active as a plans for tours of the building are Windows and doors fund- ing was both the center and sym- school from under way as well. ed by grant from the Robert E. bol of its southern New Mexico 1917 to 1967. If you are interested in sup- and Evelyn McKee Foundation. These boys Community. Unoccupied since porting the RBBRF in other Roof funded through legislative line up on the early 1970s, the building is the stairs for ways, the Board of Directors action with support of then Gov- hungry for a new life, perhaps their photos meets the fourth Monday of ev- ernor Bill Richardson and Board as a cultural and educational sometime ery month, open to guests. In funds. Kells + Craig Architects, center for Tularosa and Otero in the early its never-ending effort to bring Inc. provides estimates for addi- County. 1930s. (Photo the building back to life and tional packages. In 1999, the Red Brick Build- Courtesy preserve the precious history Package One to structurally ing Restoration Foundation James Du- it represents, new membership reinforce oors and exterior (RBBRF) was established by ran) is always encouraged and fresh walls: estimated at $250,000; and the Tularosa Historical Society ideas are needed. Package Two to nish out the in- and a 501 (c) 3 organization was Current of ciating board is terior to include replacement of formed. comprised of Stephanie DuBois, windows, repair/replace doors, The vision of the RBBRF is originals have been installed, On May 5, a Centennial Cel- President; Nancy Carr, Vice addition of hydraulic elevator, that the building could offer mu- much more work in still needed. ebration will take place during President; Bill Guthrie, Treasur- an exterior access ramp to the seum, classroom, meeting room Stephanie DuBois President of a dinner at Grill 49 in Tularo- er (and Founding Board mem- lowest level, parking lot im- and of ce space to a wide array the RBBRF said “It is essential sa, New Mexico, located at 313 ber); and Helgi Osterreich, Sec- provements, new restrooms and of community and educational that we recognize and preserve Granado Street, featuring key retary; Karen Lerner is voting a possible commercial kitch- organizations as long as the ser- these historic buildings. They note speaker former Senator board member. en: estimated between two and vice is for the public and not a provide a sense of place and a Mary Jane Garcia. three million dollars. private, commercial business. reminder of custom and culture. Dinner is $25 and all proceeds Restoration Timeline For information, call 575-430- While the pigeons have been And we are proud to continue to go to the RBBRF effort to restore 2001 – Building placed on the 1640 or visit the Facebook page evicted, windows and doors preserve and restore this jewel the building. Make a reservation State of New Mexico Historic at Red Brick Building Resto- secured, failed roof structure in the crown of the Tularosa His- today by calling 575-430-1640, or preservation list of Most En- ration Foundation, Inc. or visit has been replaced, and pressed toric district.” if you cannot attend, send your dangered Sites in New Mexico the website at www.redbrick- metal tiles that replicate the What can you do? donation in any amount to: PO as well as on the National Trust schooltularosa.org.

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On April 2, 2016, DOWN WIND • JOAN E. PRICE Richard Lopez protests at Stallion Gate while tourists Trinity Test Effects Still from all over the world pass by him to see the Trinity Haunting New Mexicans Site. Lopez, a farm- er and veteran from Tularosa Basin Downwinders hit the road with a fact- lled document the San Antonio and Socorro areas aryl Gilmore, a young man Here, the uninformed residents impacted by 1945 attending the University of living as close as 20 to 45 miles radioactive Trinity DNew Mexico in Albuquer- away took the only jobs available Test fallout, devotes que, was called home to Tularosa as the military expanded in the his time to organize public education on July 16, 1945. Seventeen miles basin stoically remaining patriotic outreach and sup- Americans. of gravel road between Socorro port for a compen- and Carrizozo was the slowdown “You don’t bite the hand that sation bill for people — the wear on the tires of his feeds you,” said Patrick Garcia, with cancer histo- brothers’ automobile was always teacher at Tularosa High School ries in New Mexico. a problem. But today, an unexpect- and Tularosa Village Trustee for ed convoy of six military vehicles eight years. Garcia joined Cordova stopped him and demanded his Livia Cordova, 16, hands out a and Tyler as family cancer histo- attention. report about the effects of the ries kept coming in. Trinity Site test to participants “Get out of here as fast as you Garcia started telling his classes in a public outreach meeting can,” one of the men told him. in Tularosa Feb.10. Cordova “about the TBDC ndings and ac- “There is a poison gas all over the read, typed and scanned 800 tivities, the names of the families, area. Get out!” Gilmore did so, but family cancer histories into a the tower that supported the test by the time he arrived home, he data base for the nal health bomb, the fused radioactive soils had a sizzling rash like bad sun- assessment document she still sold as souvenirs, how the burn all over his body. A few days helped create. government says one thing and the later, he rode his motorcycle back ters and sons, mothers and fathers locals another,” he said. across the same stretch in the full to a dizzying array of cancers and The students had never heard sun to return to college. complications. Residents often this in New Mexico history classes Henry Danley, a rancher from drive hundreds of miles for medi- but “It became real” to his students Alamogordo, was working for the cal diagnosis and treatment. when he showed them a recent military high on a re observation Many moved from the region PBS program posted on the TBDC Eagle Mail Services tower. On July 16, 1945, a huge for better access to treatment — a website and when they saw their A MAIL & PARCEL CENTER ball of re rose before dawn like a sort of diaspora of residents with own aunts and uncles in national UPS • FedEx • US Mail roiling mushroom cloud lling the long historic roots in the Tularo- media coverage. Private Mailboxes • Re-Mailing sky. Danley reported this seeming sa Basin, a remote vast expanse After 10 years of work, the ac- Fax • Copy • Notary re to his superiors and was told, walled by mountain ranges, taking tivists have a new and powerful “Don’t tell anybody. It was just an their stories with them. professional document “Unknow- Denise Dewald, Owner Open 9–5 Mon–Fri ammunition dump explosion.” For In 2005, Tina Cordova, vale- ing, Unwilling and Uncompensat- 2311 Ranch Road Ph (575) 388-1967 Silver City, NM 88061-7807 Fax (575) 388-1623 years, Danley kept to his orders as dictorian of the Tularosa Senior ed: The Effects of the Trinity Test [email protected] did other employees in a disinfor- Class in 1986, and Fred Tyler, a on New Mexicans and the Poten- mation campaign from the military procurement of cer on the military tial Bene ts of Radiation Expo- that persists to this day. base and Tularosa Village Trustee, sure Compensation Act (RECA) In the ensuing months, rural compared their family stories and Amendments.” residents of Socorro, San Anto- committed themselves to open the The document’s author, Myrri- nio, Bingham, Oscuro, Carrizozo, “Pandora’s box” of misinformation, ah Gomez, Ph. D. from Pojoaque, Tularosa and Alamogordo, mostly cover-up and stories of debilitating presents a walkthrough of the Hispanic Catholic families em- cancers they had heard at the fami- chilling situation and “generational ployed almost exclusively in an ag- ly dinner tables all their lives. trauma,” and goes over the techni- Fast, ef cient, affordable riculture economy, were shaking They formed the Tularosa Ba- cal information associated with it. handyman service... their heads with mysti cation. sin Downwinders Consortium, The TBDC is dedicated to an Talk of “chickens and pet dogs becoming outspoken activists all-out public outreach for support No job too big or small that died” in Oscuro; young cows with a small band of supporters, of a third amendment to the orig- The house Doctor does it all!! out on the range “whose coats confronting a web of deceit and inal RECA bill sponsored by U.S. changed color and the livestock in- misinformation at the military and Senators Tom Udall and Martin Free Estimates spector that took the cows away;” Congressional level. They began Heinrich of New Mexico and Mike and “an ash like snow or our” in collecting family health histories Crapo of Idaho to include the es- 503-939-1467 the middle of summer appearing and oral accounts, began annual timated 40,000 who were directly WALLY HUNT IS THE HOUSE DOCTOR! for days from Alamogordo all the memorials to the cancer victims impacted by atmospheric atomic housedoctornm.com way north of Carrizozo and east each July 16, and organized pro- bomb testing and, in fact, the pop- over the Sierra Blanca mountains tests of the cover-up. ulation of New Mexicans whose into Ruidoso bringing a fear to They point out that the military history of lives lost testify to some that the “end of the world” is conveniently abandoning its re- long-unrecognized grief and eco- had arrived. sponsibility to acknowledge health nomic impact from the long-last- Indeed it had — in the form of impacts from the rst atomic test ing generation effects of the toxic generations of cancers and a crisis conducted in New Mexico while radiation release. of economic disruption. Congress compensated the Down- To download the TBDC report Skin cancers began to appear. winders in Utah, 150 miles from at- on the effects of the Trinity test on A litany of internal cancers devel- mospheric testing, with long over- people in New Mexico and to write oped — whole extended families due compensation for the health support letters, please visit http:// lost and are still losing grand- impacts in the Radiation Exposure www.trinitydownwinders.com/ mothers and grandfathers, daugh- Compensation Act. health-impact-assessment.

Tularosa Basin residents pro- test the open Annual Native Plant Sale house invitation from the military NPSNM – Otero Chapter will have a variety of to visit the plants for sale as well as a great selection of books famous Trinity and experienced members present to help with Test Site of a questions and purchases. Come by and check it out! radical secret AT THE CORNER OF 10TH STREET AND OREGON, new bomb then unleashed on ALAMOGORDO, NM Japanese cities APRIL 22 8AM to 1PM to end World War II. (Photos Call 575-443-3928 by Joan E. Price) for information 30 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

Sam (left) demonstrates her crafting stand to Grace during the Thursday knit- ting group at the Sage Café in Las Cruces. (Photos by Su- sie Ouderkirk)

SUSIE OUDERKIRK Seniors Spice Up Their Days at Sage Café A surprisingly artsy enclave on the Las Cruces East mesa MAGGIE KNOX Licensed Massage Therapist n a comfortable, bright meet- Time-Out Massage ing room in the Sage Café Ibuilding on Las Cruces’s East 526 Hwy 180 West • Silver City, NM mesa, a group of men and women 575-534-9702 talked, laughed and teased each Deep Therapeutic Massage other over cups of fresh-brewed java during the Coffee and Con- Swedish and Neuromuscular Therapy versation activity time. Tables Gift Certificates Available NM Lic# 4096 around the room displayed wood- carvings, including colorful St. Francis statues, sturdy walking Silver City Zen Center sticks and bowls sporting Native American symbols. Crochet expert Richard Astepp holds up his most recent work, a (Ginzan-ji Zen Buddhist Temple) As part of Coffee and Conver- baby blanket he’s nishing on Thursdays at the Sage Café on Las Cruces’ East Mesa. Meditation Practice (Zazen) Monday-Friday 8:00 am sation that meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday at few people now who come in. It’s Zazen, Kinhin & Dharma Talk Saturday 9:00 am the Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive, a Want to very casual. We just sit down and Dokusan (interview with teacher) by appointment local woodworking group under volunteer? work on whatever we’re working the tutelage of David Hernandez on. We talk to each other as re- brought samples of their hand- Check out over 50 organiza- sources; we can always ask each Resident Priest 506 W. 13th St. (corner of 13th and Virginia) made art. If there’s enough inter- tions reaching out to poten- other for help.” Rev. Dr. Oryu Paul Stuetzer 575-388-8874 tial volunteers at a special est, the group may offer wood- “The main thing, I think, is that fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. working opportunities as one of we all come from different parts Saturday, April 8 on the the activities available to seniors Plaza de Las Cruces during of the state,” said Grace. “We’re at the East mesa senior center. the Farmers & Crafts Market from all over. I’m kind of a native.” “We just have a lot of fun,” said in Downtown Las Cruces. “You’re the only one!” said Clair. wood burner Dolores Fleming, “Yes. I can tell all these ladies who visited the café with her orig- At precisely 10:15 a.m. the how to make enchiladas,” Grace inal St. Francis and kachina sculp- Café’s knitting group, which said. And inauthentic ingredients tures. meets until 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, are absolutely inadequate. Sage Café is one of ve senior marched in for their own brand of “Grace’s eyebrows go up when program locations in Las Cruces company and fun. The ladies (and somebody says ‘Oh I can just use offering a “variety of art programs, sole gentleman) who comprise a can of enchilada sauce,’” Clair lifelong learning and enrichment the knitting group stitch together said. “She just says, ‘hmmmm.’” classes, cards, games and sports more than fabric and yarn. In addition to gossip and sup- for people 50 and older,” accord- “It goes way, way, way beyond port, the ladies share recipes and ing to the City of Las Cruces knitting,” said group founder Clair. patterns. website. The other locations are “You meet people. You get all this “If we have a problem,” Sharon Munson Center, Eastside Center, incredible support. I can’t tell you said, “we can ask ‘how do we x Frank O’Brien Papen Center and how many times we’ve heard this? And we…” she trailed off Henry Benavidez Center. The from people who say, ‘I have a as Sam popped open an elegant “Senior Messenger” newsletter, friend who just lost her husband. wooden frame —a needlework which details the activities avail- She hasn’t done anything. She’s and embroidery stand— with sev- able at the centers, can be picked feeling very lonely.’” eral moveable parts, hinges and up at any center or viewed on the “That was me,” said Sharon. oddly shaped arms. website, www.las-cruces.org. “You wouldn’t believe the in- The room got quiet except for The Coffee and Conversation credible support and camaraderie an “Oh my goodness,” a “holy TWO LEGGED: group at Sage Café bantered and and inspiration. They’re my men- smokes,” and a “what is this?” as PRIVATE APPT. WALK-IN CLINIC enthusiastically invited me to take tors, my examples of how to be,” Sam demonstrated how the wood- part. Clair said. en rings spin and change position AVAILABLE T & TH: 9 - 11:30AM & 2-4PM “The Sage Café rescued me,” “Don’t you think a lot of it’s be- to accommodate the crafting proj- 575-519-2724 said Don Bray eld, who came to cause we’re all close to the same ect at hand. She gave a quick tuto- Las Cruces in the late 1960s from age?” Sharon asked. “We’ve gone rial and one of the group pushed FOUR LEGGED: Oakland, California. “I had noth- through all the same things.” her sleeves up and got to work on ing to do at home and I got very “Things happen. People have fabric stretched over an embroi- Adjusting horses & dogs by appointment bored.” huge life events and we’re all dery hoop. Bray eld lives with his daugh- there to support them,” Clair said. Sitting quietly in the lobby, ALIGNED JOINTS ARE MORE ter, who drives him to the Café The knitting group, which Richard Astepp, a distinguished COMFORTABLE JOINTS... every Tuesday and Thursday for would more accurately be called a white-haired gentleman, worked —you guessed it— coffee and “needlecraft group,” started over with crochet needles on a blue • COLD LASER THERAPY • GENTLE SPINAL conversation from 9 to 10 a.m. a year ago. and pink baby blanket decorat- • MUSCLE TESTING ALIGNMENTS and then lunch from 11:30 a.m. to “It was just me at rst,” Clair ed with puffy letters from A to Z. • KINESIOLOGY DR.LOUISE CASH, D.C. 12:30 p.m. “This activity has kept said. “Then a friend came and me from being bored. I’ve made a there were two of us and we kept SAGE 309 E. COLLEGE AVE • SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO lot of friends,” he said. telling people. We have quite a continued on page 34 DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 31

QUANTUM VIEW • RONNIE JOAN DIENER Using Physics to Heal the Mind Part 2: The world as a seamless whole

Editor’s note: The author diate internal experience of the ‘particle’) by inuencing it to of this piece, and subsequent world’s real (quantum) nature. develop individual traits or at- parts, looks to provide a link As an integral part of deep tributes. between the scientic treatis- quantum reality, this knowledge Although objects in familiar es written by quantum phys- is non-local and instantly linked physics supposedly all have The Treat for Your Feet Your Whole Body will Love. icists and regular people who to all other consciousness and their own innate attributes (an are trying to understand what everything consciousness any- apple is round, red and crispy), it means in their lives. 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TALKING HORSES • SCOTT THOMSON Thinking Goes a Long Way with Horses

ometimes it’s good to go who just want to know how to learning for both. back to the start of your ca- get something done have tended First, how does the horse see Sreer and think about how it to be more impatient. They prac- this situation or task from their got you where you are today. tice less and often see their horses perspective as a ight/prey an- I recently had a situation with a as simply tools, stock or RV’s for imal? Sometimes this literally student and their horse that made their entertainment or social life. means, how does the horse ac- me think back to my very rst clin- They’ve tended to be more opin- tually see it given the way their ic. I remember sitting around ear- ionated and less open to new ways vision works. Is it a threat? Is it ly in the morning before the rst of thinking. In short, it’s more something new? How deep or classroom session. There were about them than the horse. how high is it? What’s the envi- eight women in the clinic, all ex- Those showing sincere interest ronment like at that point in time perienced horse people, and me, a in the “why” behind any technique — how much light is there, what’s “newbie” by all accounts. or horse behavior have tended the temperature, how much wind, We were all loading up on cof- to develop faster – they practice etc, all things a horse notices as a fee and doughnuts and there were more, listen better and take their ight animal. Has the horse done horse stories ying around the ta- time – and ultimately have be- this or been here before? Does ble. With nothing to contribute, I come better horse handlers and something move or make noise? Is kept quiet as the other participants riders with balanced and happier footing good enough for the horse shared their stories about wrecks, horses. to feel safe? Will a claustrophobic runaways, accidents and injuries. I’ve seen something else in this animal feel trapped? This is the Made me wonder why I ever de- conict that’s more depressing. It world through the eyes of a ight cided to pursue this activity! seems people who focus primarily animal, all factors in every single The clinician arrived late in the on how to do something or how thing they do. conversation, and after listening a something happened are often set- Second, what things could pos- bit he threw out a little gem, not ting up a way to transfer responsi- sibly go wrong? Could the horse quite in anger but pretty close. bility for any failure or unwanted slip on the trailer ramp? Could He said, “a good horseman be- result from themselves to some- negotiating this obstacle risk inju- lieves that most “accidents” and body else. For example, a trainer ry? Is the horse bent in such a way unwanted behaviors with horses shows someone how to do some- that a spook will send him in my are usually due to lack of knowl- thing with a horse, say load the direction? Is there enough room edge of the true nature of horses, horse in a trailer. The person tries to help the horse and keep myself, poor preparation, poor skills and to load the horse on their own and the horse, other animals or people poor judgment.” This pretty much it doesn’t work. The person can safe? Are conditions such that the silenced the group. I was the only now say (and usually does) “that horse’s nature could over-ride my one in the room that wrote that trainer doesn’t know what they’re leadership? Could the horse get comment down in my notebook. doing and those techniques don’t tangled up in my ropes or equip- La Clinica There was another moment in work, so I’ll look for another train- ment? These kinds of questions Family Health & Birth Center this clinic that stuck with me. One er.” Much easier to put the fault for force you to practice good hab- (575) 388-4251 3201 Ridge Loop, Silver City of the participants, a pretty obnox- any event or outcome someplace its and always be in the moment (on 32nd St up the hill from the Hospital) ious type A know-it-all profession- else rather than admitting “I didn’t when you’re with a horse. • Natural Childbirth, including water birth al, wanted to be shown “how” to practice enough, I’m really not Third, are you and your horse With prenatal, postpartum & newborn care • Primary care for the whole family do everything with her horse, dis- that competent, I don’t know as prepared to do what you’re ask- Medicaid, Insurance and affordable payments accepted playing complete distain for the much as I thought I did or I don’t ing? Are you and your horse t Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Walk-Ins Welcome philosophy behind any technique really understand horses.” enough? Do you have the basic Shauna McCosh CNM, FNP www.laclinicanm.org or task. Once again the clinician I now understand the “why” in foundation of leadership, respect delivered a passionate comment, good horsemanship focuses on and trust? Have you and your saying “good horsemen always respect for the animal and its na- horse learned the preliminary think about the “why” behind the ture, and the skills, knowledge, steps to the task? Do you have the “how” because it’s the “why” that and responsibility required of the right equipment on the horse? Do shows respect for the nature of human. The “how”, the technique you have the knowledge and skills the horse.” without the “why”, removes most necessary to do this, and can you A few days into the clinic these of the weight of responsibility help the horse if he gets confused, comments became real. The clini- from the owner in his/her mind nervous or scared? A horse or cian yelled at me to get away from when things don’t go perfectly. I’m rider that isn’t prepared for what my horse, saying he was going to wary now when anyone asks me they’re trying to do, even a routine kick me. I said something stupid how to do something with a horse task, is a formula for failure or like, “why would he want to kick or wants to know how something worse. me, he’s my horse, he loves me happened before they even ask It’s pretty simple — keep ask- and he should know how to do why. ing yourself these three questions this.” I remember taking a few Over the years, I’ve tried to nd whenever you’re with any horse. steps away and then sensing two ways to help horse owners read If your answers aren’t good, don’t shod hooves ying by my head. A situations with their horses to do what you’re trying to do until near death experience. get the best results and to get to you’re both better prepared. Ask When I asked how he knew this the all important “why”. I wanted yourself why you got a particular was going to happen before it did something to work for everything result or why things turned out a (there’s that damn “how” again!), from basic handling to introduc- certain way, not how did it hap- it was clear this master horse- ing a new scary object to teaching pen. There’s a big difference be- man instantly saw the situation a re ned riding technique. That’s tween the two. If you want to be through the horse’s eyes (con- the idea behind my three rules of more than just a person who owns ned, perhaps threatened); he saw good horsemanship. If you quickly or rides a horse, think about the the worst that could happen (me ask yourself these three questions bigger picture, from the horse’s getting kicked badly); and he saw before doing anything with your perspective, the one that includes a horse and owner not prepared horse, you will begin to antici- not just you and your horse but for what we were trying to do (the pate and almost see things before also the world around you. That’s rst time for the horse and me they happen, and you will be a far good horsemanship. without the skills or knowledge). I more effective teacher and lead- Robert Pittman knew right then that was the kind er for a ight animal. It’s not a lot Scott Thomson Certified Advanced ROLFER® of vision and “horse sense” I want- of work — it just requires you to lives in Silver ed to have around horses. think (perhaps that’s asking too City and Center for Healing Arts, 300 Yankie St., Silver City Throughout the years, I’ve seen much these days?) — and it soon teaches natural the “how” vs. “why” discussion becomes second nature. horsemanship Appointment or free consultation: as a powerful predictor of what I can’t tell you how many times and foundation kind of student a person might this simple mental exercise has training. You 575-313-4379 be and what level of competence prevented a major mishap for can contact him at hsthomson@ they may achieve. The students horse or human, or accelerated msn.com of 575-388-1830. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 33 Grant County Weekly Events

SUNDAYS and their caregivers to enj Colleen Stinar. 1-2 p.m. Episcopal and quiet contemplation. 6:30 Coalition. Archaeology Society — First stories, songs and rhymes, Church fellowship hall, Seventh p.m. Episcopal Church of the Evening Prayer in the Eastern Sunday of every month, eld trip. and movement. Free, no and Texas. Good Shepherd, 538-2015. Orthodox Tradition — 5 p.m. 536-3092, whudson43@yahoo. registration necessary. Silver City Woodcarving Club — First and Theotokos Retreat Center, 5202 com. Public Library, 515 W. College FRIDAYS third Fridays except holidays. 1 Hwy. 152, Santa Clara. 537-4839, Avenue, 575-538-3672 or ref@ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support p.m. Senior Center. 313-1518. [email protected]. MONDAYS silvercitymail.com. Group — First Friday, 10:20 a.m.- Youth Space — 5:30-10 p.m. Loud Kids Bike Ride — 10 a.m., AARP Widowed and Single Back Country Horsemen — 12:30 p.m. at Hidalgo Medical music, video games, chill out. Bikeworks, 815 E. 10th St. Dave Persons of Grant County — Second Wednesday, 6 p.m. Center. Ask at the front desk for Satellite/Wellness Coalition. Baker, 388-1444. Second Monday, 10:30 a.m. Gila Regional Medical Center the room number. 575-388-4539. Narcotics Anonymous — 6 p.m. Cross Point Assembly of God Conference Room. Subject to Free senior care service available SATURDAYS New 180 Club, 1661 Hwy. 180 E. Church. All singles welcome. change. 574-2888. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Silver Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners Spinning Group — First Saturday, Contact Sally, 537-3643. Bayard Al-Anon — 6 p.m. Bayard City Senior Center. Call Gigi at 575- — 6 p.m. Lions Club, Eighth & 1-3 p.m. Yada Yada Yarn, 614 N. Al-Anon family group, New Hope Housing Authority, 100 Runnels 388-1319 for more information. Bullard (entrance at Big Ditch Bullard, 388-3350. —12:05 p.m. First Presbyterian Drive 313-7094. Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m. behind Domino’s). Newcomers Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 10 a.m. All Church, 1915 Swan, Silver City. A Course in Miracles — 7:15 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. and seasoned members levels. Lotus Center at 211 W. Contact: Jerry, 575-534-4866; 600 N. Hudson. Information, 534- 575-654-2067. welcome. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404- Matt, 575-313-0330; Diana 575- 9172 or 534-1869. Silver City Woman’s Club — Alcoholics Anonymous “Black 234-5331. 574-2311. Open meeting. Curbside Consulting — Free for Second Friday, 10:30 a.m., lunch Chip” —11 a.m. to noon, at First Art Class — 9-10:45 a.m. Silver nonpro ts. 9 a.m.-noon. Wellness is at noon, 411 Silver Heights United Methodist Church. All phone numbers are area City Senior Citizen Center. Coalition, 409 N. Bullard, Lisa Blvd. Kathleen at 538-3452. Double Feature Blockbuster code 575 except as noted. Beginners to advanced. Contact Jimenez, 534-0665, ext. 232, Taizé — Second Friday. Service of Mega Hit Movie Night — Send updates to events@ Jean 519-2977. [email protected]. prayer, songs, scripture readings 5:30-11 pm. Satellite/Wellness desertexposure.com. Gentle Yoga — 5:30-6:56 Future Engineers — 4-5 p.m. For p.m. Lotus Center at 211 W. children ages 6-12. Creative Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404- construction fun with Lego, 234-5331. K’NEX, and Strawbees! Free, no Mom & Baby Yoga — 5:30-6:30 registration necessary. Silver City Horse Boarding p.m. La Clinica Health & Birth Public Library, 515 W. College Facility has a private entrance, situated on Center, 3201 Ridge Loop. 388- Avenue, 575-538-3672 or ref@ 4251. Free to patients, $5 for silvercitymail.com. Little Walnut Creek, sheltered, secluded & quiet non-patients. Gilawriters — 2-4 p.m. Silver Republican Party of Grant County City Food Co-op’s Market Café — Second Monday, 6 p.m. at Community Room, 615 N. Bullard 3 Rio de Arenas Road (the old St. Wrangler restaurant). Gin Rummy — 1 p.m. Yankie Creek Silver City Squares — Dancing 7-9 Coffee House. p.m. Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grant County Democratic Party N. Swan St. Kay, 388-4227, or — Second Wednesday, potluck Linda, 534-4523. at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sen. Howie Morales’ building, TUESDAYS 3060 E. Hwy. 180. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support — Ladies Golf Association — 8 a.m. First Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Senior tee time. Silver City Golf Course. Center. Margaret, 388-4539. Prenatal Yoga — 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bayard Historic Mine Tour — La Clinica Health & Birth Center, Desert Willow Stable Second Tuesday, meet at Bayard 3201 Ridge Loop. 388-4251. Free City Hall, 800 Central Ave., by to patients, $5 for non-patients. Frank & Judith Kenney 575-313-2630 9:30 a.m. $5 fee covers two-hour Prostate Cancer Support Group bus tour of historic mines plus — Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Exclusive Care & Boarding 25 Years Experience literature and map; call 537-3327 Gila Regional Medical Center for reservation. Conference Room. 388-1198 ext. Compassionate Friends — Fourth 10. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Support for those THURSDAYS who’ve lost a child. Episcopal ARTS Anonymous — 5:30 p.m. Church, Parish Hall, Seventh and Artists Recovering through the Texas St. Mitch Barsh, 534-1134. 12 Steps. Unitarian Universalist Figure/Model Drawing — 4-6 p.m. Fellowship, 3845 N. Swan St. Silver Smiles Contact Sam, 388-5583. 534-1329. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Blooming Lotus Meditation — Dr. Caytlyn Foy Bonura — First Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. Lotus Center at 211 W. local restaurant; email for this Broadway, 313-7417, geofarm@ month’s location: huseworld@ pobox.com. yahoo.com. De-stressing Meditations — 12- PFLAG Silver City — First Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. New Church of the 5:30-7 p.m. at the Yankie Creek SW Desert, 1302 Bennett St. Coffee House. Con dential 313-4087. support for LGBTQ persons, their Grant County Rolling Stones Gem families and friends. 575-590- and Mineral Society — Second 8797. Thursday, 6 p.m. Senior Center, • Family Dentistry • Teeth Whitening Slow Flow Yoga — 11:30 a.m.- 204 W. Victoria St. Kyle, 538- 12:45 p.m. Lotus Center at 211 5706. W. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404- Historic Mining District & Tourism • Root Canal treatment • Extractions 234-5331. Meeting — Second Thursday, 10 Southwest New Mexico Quilters a.m. Bayard Community Center, Guild – First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. 290 Hurley Ave., Bayard. 537- • Children’s Dentistry • Dental Crowns & Fillings at the Grant County Extension 3327. Of ce, 2610 N. Silver Street, Little Artist Club — 10:30-11:30 North Entrance. Newcomers and a.m. For children ages 0-5. • Replacement Teeth • Porcelain Veneers visitors are welcome. 575-388- Creative fun for children. Free, no 8161. registration necessary. Silver City Tai Chi for Better Balance — 10:45 Public Library, 515 W. College • Accepts most PPO Dental Ins. a.m., Senior Center. Call Lydia Avenue, 575-538-3672 or ref@ Moncada to register, 575-534- silvercitymail.com. 0059. Tai Chi for Better Balance — 10:45 a.m., Senior Center. Call Lydia WEDNESDAYS Moncada to register, 575-534- Al-Anon family group — 6 p.m. at 0059. Silver Smiles Arenas Valley Church of Christ, 5 TOPS — 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Race Track Road, Arenas Valley Church, 1915 Swan, 538-9447. (the old radio station). Contact: Vinyasa Flow Yoga — 11:30 575-534-3699 Tom, 575-956-8731; Karen 575- a.m. Lotus Center at 211 W. 313-7094; Dot, 575-654-1643. Broadway, Becky Glenn, 404- Mon. - Fri., 8AM - 5PM, Open meeting. 234-5331. Archaeology Society — Third WildWorks Youth Space — 4 p.m. CLOSED WED. Wednesday of every month, For children ages 10+ Space for October-November, January-April youth to hang out, experiment, Silversmilesdental.com 7 p.m. Silver City Women’s Club. create and more. Free, no Summers 6 p.m. location TBA. registration necessary. Silver City 536-3092, whudson43@yahoo. Public Library, 515 W. College [email protected] com. Avenue, 575-538-3672 or ref@ Caytlyn Bonura, DDS Babytime Sing & Play — 10:30 silvercitymail.com. 1608 N. Bennett St., Silver City, NM a.m. for infants 0-12 months Yoga class — Free class taught by 34 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com

HEALING OURSELVES & OUR WORLD • ATHENA WOLF In the Spring Adobe Walls Pads Good foods for the season include dry, warm products

Roads e enjoy the freshness fruit, cooked fresh vegetables, er requires to transform toxins. Hauling of spring as the Earth and salads. Eating raw food is not What is naturally available now is Wwarms and plants gift us good for every person. Use very usually what is most healthy for again with beauty and nutrition. little oil when cooking and substi- us. From the Ayurvedic tradition of tute with water when possible. Al- Dominic Dahl-Bredine [email protected] healing there is a wealth of knowl- mond milk is a good substitute for Springing into exercise 575-654-6745 EarthWiseEarthWorks.com edge about using different foods dairy. If you drink cow’s milk, boil Yoga is one part of the for each season, and for the en- it with a little turmeric or ginger. multi-therapy approach of Ayurve- ergetic makeup of each person. In this way you won’t become con- da. We are fortunate to have many This information can help us stay gested by it. Just for spring reduce good yoga teachers in our area. healthy by adjusting what we eat your intake of watery veggies like Sun Salutation can provide the Earth Matters for the climate we are in. In un- avocado, cucumber, olives, sweet cleansing your body craves this A show about earthly matters that impact us all! derstanding seasonal routines, potato, squash or zucchini. time of year. Vigorous movement, we can align ourselves with the has the capacity to warm, awak- dynamic rhythms of the natural Spring diet en, and enliven the senses. U 89.1 world. As we transition from winter, Change your perspective: look- R F Ayurveda provides more specif- the snow melts from the moun- ing at the world upside down can U M ic information based on the indi- tains and rivers ow again. Water be energizing. Postures such as K vidual’s constitution (prakriti) and also accumulates in our bodies Legs-Up-the-Wall or Half Shoul- the current condition (vakriti), from eating to stay warm in the der-stand (only on an empty stom- but here are some ideas that will winter. Eating light, dry, warm ach!), can help drain lymphatic be helpful for most people in this food helps us balance our bio- uids from the legs and pelvis. season. chemistry for this season. Add some twists to your practice.

a You can support your body’s With your hands on the shoul- n g Avoid these inclination to purify and renew ders, twist from left to right. This d r o Spring is the time to eliminate at this time with dishes that are increases circulation, tones the s . t r snacks and eat less of the sweet, spicy, bitter, or astringent, that are abdominal muscles, and helps re- r c e m sour, and salty tastes. Foods to relatively easy to digest. In this lease congestion. a m g in at avoid in this season would be fast way we can keep mucus produc- Ayurveda teaches us to come g live foods, duck, sweets, soy products, tion at a normal level and keep the into balance with practices that Brought to you by nuts, white bread, iced drinks, channels of elimination healthy, have the opposite qualities of the Gila/Mimbres Community Radio Gila Resources Information Project ice cream. Food that is salty, oily which is critical for puri ca- current season. Spring is known in New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Upper Gila Watershed Alliance or fried can also be taken off the tion. This process is supported by Ayurveda as the kapha season — EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 10am, menu. Sour fruits like oranges, drinking warm beverages. Make damp and sticky. So the Ayurvedic bananas, pineapples, gs, dates, your meals around fresh (but not practices during this time help us Thursday evenings at 8pm Gila/Mimbres coconuts and melons are not necessarily raw) vegetables with to dry and lighten our bodies. Wet Community Radio bene cial in the spring. In the beans. These foods tend to be and sticky qualities magnify any Podcasts available:  ­ € http://gmcr.org/category/earth-matters FaceBook! warmer weather our appetite may astringent and often somewhat tendency for allergies for many. decrease and we naturally want bitter. Unless you have hypothy- The breathing exercise known roid, you’ll bene t from eating as Kapalabhati can clear the mu- bitter greens, such as cabbage, cous from the nasal passages. broccoli, cauliower, spinach Your local yoga teacher should be and chard. Other bene cial veg- able to demonstrate this for you. etables include; asparagus, corn, Doing Kapalabhati (Shining Skull dandelions, artichokes, rhubarb, Breath) is like nature’s antihista- cilantro, basil, potatoes, mush- mine. If you experience seasonal rooms, leeks, onions, sprouts, allergies accompanied with mu- celery, green beans, millet, rice cous congestion, give this a try. and quinoa are light grains to eat By eating what is in season, or this season. Freshwater sh, and has been stored for the season, poached or hardboiled eggs are we don’t buy into the practice of also appropriate at this time. You trucking food in from long dis- can enhance your meals with the tances. Honoring the climatic se- pungent avor of onions, garlic, quences with changes in our diet ginger, black pepper, chili pepper, and lifestyle allows us to tune our- small amounts of cayenne pepper, selves with the cycles of nature. and a variety of herbs and spices. Fruits that are available and good Athena Wolf to eat might include: strawberries, practices cherries, raspberries, dried fruit, Ayurveda and soaked prunes and lemons. Beans curanderismo are good to eat now, for most in Mimbres. She people. When spring warms the can be reached Earth, seasonal produce provides at info@ many of the nutrients that the liv- curanderahealing.com

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Although I was surprised to see a ic device classes. A branch of the man doing what most of us think Branigan Library also is open at of as “woman’s work,” Astepp’s Sage Café. skills belie a knack for his hobby. I asked the ladies as they twined He’s been crocheting —and teach- their needles and stitched tiny col- ing the craft— for over 20 years. ors into ower shapes stretched He spends many hours at Sage over round frames, if any gossip Café, shoulder to shoulder with occurred during their time togeth- the ladies, creating artwork from er. yarn. “Lord have mercy!” said Clair. More than 10 activities for se- “And we never swear, either,” niors take place at the Las Cru- said Sharon, who admitted that ces Senior Centers, including en- the needle workers are just hanced tness geared to seniors, “sweet, innocent old ladies!” train dominoes, card games, “My other knitting group is in a chess, a book club and electron- church,” Clair said. “Sorry, father!” DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 35

THE STARRY DOME • BERT STEVENS Canis Minor, the Little Dog Constellation ties into multiple legends f you look halfway up in the had brightened, it was the rst across since it is on the far side south-southwestern sky on time that it had been noticed, of the Sun from Earth. It shines Ithese April evenings, you making Itagaki the discoverer of at magnitude +1.5. will nd a bright, rst magnitude this dwarf nova. The Earth passes between star shining with a white-yellow Dwarf novae are binary star the Sun and Jupiter on April 7, glow. This bright gem is Procy- systems where the atmosphere when Jupiter will be closest to on, the brightest star in the con- of a cool main sequence star is us this year. Jupiter is low on the stellation of Canis Minor, the being siphoned off by a white eastern horizon as it gets dark Little Dog. This is a small con- dwarf star. The gas, which is and it is 51 degrees up in the stellation, 71st out of the 88 of - mostly hydrogen, forms a disc south around midnight. On April cial constellations. It is on Greek around the white dwarf. Occa- 7, the King of the Gods’ disc is astronomer Ptolemy’s list of 48 sionally, the material owing 44.2 seconds-of-arc across and it classical constellations from the into the disc become unstable shines at magnitude -2.5. During Second Century A.D. and heats up. This spreads to the the month, it is moving slowly This little constellation is entire disc, the incandescent gas westward in central Virgo. linked to several Greek myths, increasing the brightness of the Saturn stands still in western depending on which author you binary to a new, higher level. Sagittarius on April 6 before are reading. It could represent Unlike classical novae, the turning westward for the rest one of the hunting dogs of the sudden heating of the disc does of the month. Rising at 11:15 Canis Minor is a small constellation sitting on the edge of the great hunter Orion. Another au- not causes any gas to be lost. p.m., it shines at magnitude Milky Way. The two brightest stars, Procyon and Gomeisa are the thor links Canis Minor to the Te- only two stars that are readily visible in this constellation. Pro- The newly brightened disc soon +0.3 at midmonth. At that time, umessian Fox, a mythical being cyon is a little larger than our sun, but its proximity to us makes begins to cool down, allowing its disc is 17.7 seconds-of-arc who could never be caught. He it the seventh brightest star in the sky. Gomeisa appears three the star to drop back to its nor- across while the Rings are 40.2 was being hunted by Laelaps, a magnitudes fainter than Procyon, but it is 14 times further away. mal brightness. The gas in the seconds-of-arc across and they hound that always got its prey. The only thing that makes Gomeisa visible is that it is also 250 disc eventually drifts downward are tilted down 26.4 degrees The chase was interminable times more luminous than our sun. to the surface of the white dwarf with the northern face showing. and eventually Zeus tired of the where it slowly accumulates. The Ringed Planet is 34 degrees watching the incessant chase Calendar of Events – April 2017 (MST) When enough gas has accumu- above the south-southwestern and nally put them both in the 03 12:39 p.m. First Quarter Moon lated, it may result in a classical horizon as it starts to get light. sky with Laelaps as Canis Major 05 11 p.m. Saturn stationary nova explosion that will blow Venus appears on the eastern and the Fox as Canis Minor. 07 4 p.m. Jupiter opposite side of Earth the white dwarf apart, ending horizon as the month begins and Yet another author linked this from the Sun the dwarf nova cycle. it climbs higher each succeeding constellation with Icarus’s sto- 11 12:08 a.m. Full Moon day. It starts the month moving 12 6 p.m. Venus stationary The Planets ry. Icarus was a man who ew 19 3:57 a.m. Last Quarter Moon westward in central Pisces and through the sky on wings of 20 Midnight Mercury on the far side of the Sun for April 2017 then reverses course on April feathers and wax manufactured 26 6:16 a.m. New Moon The Messenger of the Gods is 12. By the end of the month, it by his father. Despite being low on the western horizon as it will shine at magnitude -4.5, ris- warned to avoid great heights, even though it is only seven not all created equal. The novae gets dark, continuing its appear- ing at 4:30 a.m. The Goddess of Icarus ew too near the Sun, times brighter than our Sun. It that brightened to a less degree ance from last month. It is at its Love will be 17 degrees above melting the wax and he fell to is a spectral class F5 star, just were called dwarf novae while highest point on the First, when it the eastern horizon as it gets his death in the sea. His daugh- a little hotter than our Sun and those that brightened more were glows at magnitude +0.1. Mercury light. On that date, it will have a ter Erigone and his faithful dog, one and a half times its mass. called classical novae. becomes lower each succeeding disc that is 38.2 seconds-of-arc Maera, took their lives in grief. Procyon has a dead white dwarf Dwarf novae differ in another night until it nally disappears by across and it will be twenty-six All three were placed in the sky, star that takes almost 41 years to way. Dwarf novae repeat their the middle of the month. During percent illuminated. Venus is with Erigone as Virgo, Icarus as orbit its primary. brightening act many times; the month, Mercury moves in an starting its eight-month run in Boötes and Maera as Canis Mi- Another star in Canis Minor is some of these novae brighten arc from western Aries to eastern the morning sky, so enjoy seeing nor, who was placed near the a dwarf nova. Novae have been again as quickly as a few days Pisces. On April 1, it sets around this brilliant planet and “keep banks of the Milky Way “river”, observed since ancient times, later, while some brighten again 9 p.m. with a disc that is thir- watching the sky!” where he would never be thirsty. with novae or “new stars” be- many decades later. Canis Mi- ty-nine percent illuminated and As mentioned, the bright bea- ing noted in ancient Chinese re- nor’s dwarf nova is DY Canis 7.7 seconds-of-arc across. An amateur con in this constellation is Al- cords. Before the advent of arti- Majoris or DY CMi. This star is Mars is still holding on in the astronomer pha Canis Minoris, or Procyon, cial lighting, most people were normally a nineteenth magni- western sky as this apparition for more than a main sequence star that is just familiar with the sky and a new tude star, but in January 2008, slowly comes to an end. It moves 45 years, Bert 11.5 light-years away from us. star was a cause for wonder in Koichi Itagaki of Yamagata, Ja- from central Aries to central Tau- Stevens is This is extremely close, allow- the community. When astrono- pan, noticed that this star had rus during April. At midmonth, it co-director of ing this star to appear as a +0.34 mers started keeping records, brightened almost 400 times. set around 10 p.m., with a disc Desert Moon ( rst) magnitude star in our sky, they discovered that novae are While it was not the rst time it that is only 4.0 seconds-of-arc Observatory in Las Cruces. Turning 65 or older? for 1 Year, Interest Paid Have questions about Medicare? APY% Monthly ontcall THE Fixed Income Alternative oane 6.0 • Short Term of 1 year CALL YOUR LOCAL • Fixed annual yields of 6% AGENTS NOW!!! • Immediate Monthly Payments • Return of principal at the Let a local agent help you get end of term Medicare Ready! 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TABLE TALK • MARJORIE LILLY Rise-n-Shine Couple bring baking specialty to Deming coffee house

bought a “cherry dream” at Rise-n- to her calves and a white cotton bonnet. Shine, and it was so soft it was like Dennis wears typical American clothes. Ibiting into a cloud. It was one of sev- In Pennsylvania, he did mostly agricul- eral pastries made by the owners. tural work. He’s worked on a dairy farm, There’s a new coffee house/bakery in has done what he calls “animal nutrition,” Deming, run by a Mennonite couple, Den- and has worked at a grain elevator. nis and Juanita Strite. The business is at When asked why they decided to move 110 S. Gold Ave., just a few steps away all the way to Deming, Dennis said, “For from the Deming Arts Center at the cor- three reasons: We started a church here, ner of Gold and Pine. we felt the Lord leading us, and I had an They are not Mennonites from Mexico, asthma condition, but that’s not a factor but from Pennsylvania. anymore.” They bought the Waymaker Christian A Mennonite church has been operat- Store and Espresso Shop at 110 S. Gold ing since October in the old Sunshine Ele- St. and gave it a new name: Rise-n-Shine. mentary School ve miles south of town. They’re maintaining much of Waymaker’s They use the cafeteria for their services. familiar menu — several types of coffee, About seven Mennonite families, with Italian sodas, fruit smoothies and tea. a total of 35 people, make up the con- These newcomers to Deming have added gregation. Something that distinguishes their own pastries to the menu. Mennonite church services is the lack of They make both white and wheat bread Dennis Strite serves up fresh baked cinnamon rolls at Rise-n-Shine coffee shop musical instruments. Instead, they sing loaves, considered to be about two-thirds and bakery in Deming. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) acapella. whole wheat. There are also several Juanita and Mennonites in Pennsylvania have their kinds of pies with sweet-looking lattice Dennis Strite own private schools, and the ones here tops, and you can order the avor you at their new are already starting their classes in the want. One client already ordered a pine- business, Rise- same building. Right now, they have a apple pie. n-Shine, in Dem- few classes up to seventh grade. Math, Then there are muf ns, cookies, fruit ing. (Photo by reading, language (spelling and phonics), bars, plain rolls, cinnamon rolls, mocha Marjorie Lilly) history, science, and the Bible are taught crinkles, and cherry dreams — almost there. “It’s a Bible-based curriculum,” too much stuff to choose from. The cou- Juanita adds. Mennonite education usual- ple shares the job of baking. ly goes up to about 10th grade. “At 5 a.m. I come in and do bread,” Rise-n-Shine is still very much a work said Juanita. “I let it rise the rst thing in in progress. the morning. By noon we can have fresh “The biggest thing we’re working to bread out.” put in is doughnuts, both fruit- lled and Dennis arrives later and takes over. rings,” Dennis said. Juanita has a woman to help her with They’ve also been getting requests for the baking. The Strites’ three children likes to make coconut pies. beans); Tuesday, chicken taco; Wednes- burritos, but haven’t made any yet. The like to cook, too, but don’t have time be- “I’ve always liked to cook, until my sis- day is hearty hamburger stew; Thursday salad bar was not popular in the winter, cause of school. ters chased me out of the kitchen,” Den- is white chicken chile; and Friday, taco but they may try that again soon, as it Juanita’s mother baked a lot of pas- nis said, grinning, soup,” Juanita said. “I wondered if the warms up. tries, especially pies, making a particular- Every day there are different lunch taco soups came from Mexico. I got it It’s a restaurant that will probably draw ly good pecan pie at Christmas, accord- soups for $2.50. from Mennonite cookbooks.” crowds. ing to her daughter. Juanita says with a “Monday is white cheddar chicken The Strites are from south-central Rise-n-Shine can be reached at 575-546- con ding smile that she herself especially (“white” means made with Northern Pennsylvania. Juanita wears a dress down 5245.

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GRANT COUNTY B L, with special brunch Sundays. FRY HOUSE, 601 N. Bullard St. Suite College Ave., 388-8687. Mexican: 5533. New Mexican cuisine: Monday Silver City DIANE’S RESTAURANT, 510 N. C. 388-1964. L D. to Thursday L, Friday L D. 1ZERO6, 106 N. Texas St., 575-313- Bullard St., 538-8722. Fine dining (D), GIL-A BEANS, 1304 N. Bennett St. LA FAMILIA, 503 N. Hudson St., MILLIE’S BAKE HOUSE, 602 N. 4418. Paci c Rim, South East Asian, steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches Coffeeshop. 388-4600. Mexican: Tuesday to Bullard St., 597-2253. Soup, salads, Oaxacan and Italian: Friday to Sunday (L), salads: Tuesday to Saturday L D, GOLDEN STAR, 1602 Silver Heights Sunday B L D. sandwiches, baked goods and now D, by reservation only. Sunday D only (family-style), weekend Blvd., 388-2323. Chinese: L D. LA MEXICANA, Hwy. 180E and serving barbecue on Saturdays: ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ, 1617 Silver brunch. GRANDMA’S CAFÉ, 900 Silver Memory Lane, 534-0142. Mexican Tuesday to Saturday. Heights Blvd., 538-3665. Breakfast DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI, The Hub, Heights Blvd., 388-2627. American, and American: B L. NANCY’S SILVER CAFÉ, 514 N. items, burgers, sandwiches: Sunday B Suite A, Bullard St., 534-9229. Artisan Mexican: B L. Bullard St., 388-3480. Mexican: breads, pastries, sandwiches, deli: L, all week B L D. GRINDER MILL, 403 W. College LITTLE TOAD CREEK Monday to Saturday B L D. Monday to Saturday B L early D, Ave., 538-3366. Mexican: B L D. THE PARLOR AT DIANE’S, 510 BURGERS & BROWNIES & BEER, BREWERY & DISTILLERY, Sunday L. HEALTHY EATS, 303 E. 13th St., N. Bullard St., 538-8722. Burgers, OH MY! 619 N. Bullard St., 575-597- 200 N. Bullard St., 956-6144. DON JUAN’S BURRITOS, 418 Silver 534-9404. Sandwiches, burritos, sandwiches, homemade pizzas, 6469. Burgers, wings, salads, sh, Heights Blvd., 538-5440. Mexican: salads, smoothies: L. paninis: Tuesday to Sunday L D. pasta, craft beers and cock- CAFÉ OSO AZUL AT BEAR B L. JALISCO CAFÉ, 100 S. Bullard PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUM, 312 DRIFTER PANCAKE HOUSE, 711 St., 388-2060. Mexican. Monday to tails: Monday to Sunday L N. Bullard St., 388-8600. Dessert, ice MOUNTAIN LODGE, 60 Silver Heights Blvd., 538-2916. Break- Saturday L D Sunday B. D. cream: Monday to Saturday. Bear Mountain Ranch Road, fast, American: B L, breakfast served JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE, 117 Q’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND 538-2538. B L, special D by throughout. Market St., 388-1350. Coffeehouse. MARKET CAFÉ, 614 Bullard St., 956- BREWERY, 101 E. College Ave., reservation only. EL GALLO PINTO, 901 N. Hudson JUMPING CACTUS, 503 N. Bullard 6487. Organic and vegetarian deli 534-4401. American, steaks, barbe- St., 597-4559. Mexican: Tuesday, St. Coffeeshop, baked goods, sand- food. Wednesday to Monday (closed cue, brewpub: Monday to Saturday CHINESE PALACE, 1010 Highway Wednesday and Sunday B L Thursday wiches, wraps: B L. Tuesday) B L. L D. 180E, 538-9300. Chinese: Monday to to Saturday B L D. KOUNTRY KITCHEN, 1700 Moun- MEXICO VIEJO, Hwy. 90 and Broad- SILVER BOWLING CENTER CAFÉ, Friday L D. FORREST’S PIZZA, 601 N. Bullard St. tain View Road, 388-4512. Mexican: way Mexican food stand: Monday to 2020 Memory Lane, 538-3612. COURTYARD CAFÉ, Gila Regional Unit J. 388-1225. Tuesday to Friday L Monday to Sunday B L D. Saturday B L early D. American, Mexican, hamburgers: Medical Center, 538-4094. American: D, Slices only at lunch time. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, 201 W. MI CASITA, 2340 Bosworth Dr., 538- L D. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 37

SUNRISE ESPRESSO, smoked meats and ribs: Thursday to drid Ave., 523-9806. Outstanding University Ave., 522-0932. Irish, Amer- 522-0466. Pizza, burgers, American, 1530 N. Hudson, 388-2027. Sunday B L. greenchile cheeseburgers. Tuesday to ican: L D. Mexican: L D. Coffee shop: Monday to Sat- PARKEY’S, 8414 Hwy. 180W, Saturday L D. EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ, 363 FIDENCIO’S, 800 S. Telshor, 532- urday B L, early D. 535-4000. Coffee shop: Monday to BURRITOS VICTORIA, 1295 El Paseo S. Espina St., 524-9911. Mexican: 5624. Mexican: B L D. Saturday. Road, 541-5534. Burritos: B L D. Now L D. THE GAME BAR & GRILL, 2605 S. SUNRISE ESPRESSO, serving beer. EMILIA’S, 2290 Calle de Parian, Espina, 524-GAME. Sports bar and 1212 E. 32nd St., 534-9565. Mimbres 652-3007. Burgers, Mexican, soup, grill: L D. Coffee shop, bakery: Mon- ELK X-ING CAFÉ, (352) 212-0448. CAFÉ A GO GO, 1120 Com- sandwiches, pastry, juices, smooth- GARDUÑO’S, 705 S. Telshor (Hotel day to Friday B L, early D, Home-style meals, sandwiches and merce Drive, Suite A, 522- ies: Tuesday to Sunday L D. Encanto), 532-4277. Mexican: B L Saturday B L only. desserts: B L. 0383, www.cafeagogonm. ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN FOOD, 830 D. RESTAURANT DEL SOL, 2676 Hwy. com. Bistro with an eclectic W. Picacho, 647-0240. Mexican: B GIROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, TAPAS TREE, 601 N. Bullard St. in The 35, San Lorenzo. Breakfasts, burgers, L D. 160 W. Picacho Ave., 541-0341. Hub, Wednesday to Sunday L, Fridays menu. “We have a passion sandwiches, Mexican: Daily B L early for delicious food and it re- FARLEY’S, 3499 Foothills Rd., Mexican: B L D. L D. D. TERRY’S ORIGINAL BARBEQUE, Hwy. ects in our dishes:” Monday 180 and Ranch Club Road. Barbeque to Pinos Altos to Saturday L D. go: L D. BUCKHORN SALOON AND OPERA CARILLO’S CAFÉ, 330 S. Church, TRE ROSAT CAFÉ, 304 N. Bullard St., HOUSE, Main Street, 538-9911. 523-9913. Mexican, American: Mon- 654-4919. International eclectic: Monday Steakhouse, pasta, burgers: Monday day to Saturday L D. to Saturday L, D. to Saturday D. CATTLEMAN’S STEAKHOUSE, 3375 VICKI’S EATERY, 315 N. Texas, 388- 5430. American: Monday to Friday L, Bataan Memorial Hwy., 382-9051. Saturday B L, Sunday B L (to 2 p.m.). DOÑA ANA COUNTY Steakhouse: D. WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL, 2005 Las Cruces & Mesilla CHA CHI’S RESTAURANT, 2460 S. Hwy. 180E, 538-4387. Steak, burgers, ABRAHAM’S BANK TOWER Locust St.-A, 522-7322. Mexican: B appetizers, salads: L D. RESTAURANT, 500 S. Main St. 434, L D. YANKIE CREEK COFFEE HOUSE, 112 523-5911. American: Monday to CHILITOS, 2405 S. Valley Dr., 526- LIVE MUSIC APRIL 2017 • NEVER A COVER! W. Yankie St. Coffee shop, coffee, home- Friday B L. 4184. Mexican: Monday to Saturday Every Thursday & Saturday Night • 8-11pm made pastries and ice cream, fresh fruit ANDELE’S DOG HOUSE, 1983 Calle B L D. smoothies. del Norte, 526-1271. Mexican plus hot CHILITOS, 3850 Foothills Rd. Ste. 10, APRIL 1 STEVE SMITH - BLUEGRASS/FOLK dogs, burgers, quesadillas: B L D. 532-0141. Mexican: B L D. Bayard ANDELE RESTAURANTE, 1950 Calle CRAVINGS CAFÉ, 3115 N. Main APRIL 6 POP JAZZ - JAZZ COMBO FIDENCIO’S TACO SHOP, 1108 Tom del Norte, 526-9631. Mexican: Mon- St., 323-3353. Burgers, sandwiches, APRIL 8 COLE MITCHELL - SINGER/SONGWRITER Foy Blvd. Mexican: B L D. day B L, Tuesday to Sunday B L D. wraps, egg dishes, salads: B L. LITTLE NISHA’S, 1101 Tom Foy Blvd., AQUA REEF, 900-B S. Telshor, 522- DAY’S HAMBURGERS, Water and APRIL 13 DOUG STRAHAN & JOHNNY DANGO - GUITAR DUO (AUSTIN) 537-3526. Mexican: Wednesday to 7333. Asian, sushi: D. Las Cruces streets, 523-8665. Burg- Sunday B L D. THE BEAN, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla, ers: Monday to Saturday L D. APRIL 15 VANESSA SILVERMAN AND THE LOVE DIMENSION - LOS COMPAS, 1203 Tom Foy Blvd, 527-5155. Coffeehouse. PECAN GRILL & BREWERY, 500 654-4109. Sonoran-style Mexican, hot S. Telshor Blvd., 521-1099. Pe- SACRED PSYCHEDELIC ROCK (SAN FRANCISCO) dogs, portas, menudo: L D. A BITE OF BELGIUM, 741 can-smoked meats, sandwiches, M & A BAYARD CAFÉ, 1101 N. Central N. Alameda St. No. 16, 527- steaks, seafood, craft beers: L D. APRIL 20 SEAN LUCY AND FRIENDS - AMERICANA FOLK/ROCK Ave., 537-2251. Mexican and American: 2483, www.abiteofbelgium. DELICIAS DEL MAR, 1401 El Paseo, APRIL 22 DEMING FUSILIERS - FOLK STRING COMBO Monday to Friday B L D. com. Belgium and American 524-2396. Mexican, seafood: B L D. SPANISH CAFÉ, 106 Central Ave., 537- food: Daily B L. DICK’S CAFÉ, 2305 S. Valley Dr., 524- APRIL 27 TIFFANY CHRISTOPHER - ONE-WOMAN BAND (DENVER) 2640. Mexican, tamales and menudo 1360. Mexican, burgers: Sunday B L, (takeout only): B. BOBA CAFÉ, 1900 S. Espina, Ste. 8, Monday to Saturday B L D. APRIL 29 DERRICK LEE TRIO - JAZZ COMBO SUGAR SHACK, 1102 Tom Foy Blvd., 647-5900. Sandwiches, salads, casual DION’S PIZZA, 3950 E. Lohman, 521- 537-0500. Mexican: Sunday to Friday fare, espresso: Monday to Saturday 3434. Pizza: L D. B L. L D. DOUBLE EAGLE, 2355 Calle De BRAVO’S CAFÉ, 3205 S. Main St., Guadalupe, 523-6700. Southwestern, Cliff 526-8604. Mexican: Tuesday to steaks, seafood: L D, Sun. champagne D’S CAFÉ, 8409 Hwy 180. Breakfast Sunday B L. brunch buffet. dishes, burritos, burgers, weekend BURGER NOOK, 1204 E. Ma- DUBLIN STREET PUB, 1745 E. New Mexico Brewers Guild Tap Takeover!

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GO BURGER DRIVE-IN, HIGH DESERT BREWING E. University Ave., 522-0526. Meals wiches and catering: L D. THAI DELIGHT DE MESILLA, 2184 Home of the Texas Size COMPANY, 1201 W. Hadley created before your very eyes. Japa- Avenida de Mesilla, 525-1900. Thai, Burrito, 1008 E. Lohman Ave., 525-6752. Brew pub: nese: Monday to Friday L D, Saturday MIGUEL’S, 1140 E. Amador Ave., salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, Ave. , Las Cruces, NM D. 647-4262. Mexican: B L D. German: L D. L D. KEVA JUICE, 1001 E. University, 522- MI PUEBLITO, 1355 E. Idaho Ave., TIFFANY’S PIZZA & GREEK AMER- 88005, 575-524-9251. 4133. Smoothies, frozen yogurt: B L D. 524-3009. Mexican: Monday to Friday ICAN CUISINE, 755 S. Telshor Blvd INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS, 1245 Monday - Saturday, 7 LA GUADALUPANA, 930 El Paseo B L D, Saturday and Sunday B L. No. G1, 532-5002. Pizza, Greek, deli: El Paseo Rd., 647-5956. Greek and a.m. – 3 p.m. Specializing Road. 523-5954. Mexican: Tuesday to MILAGRO COFFEE Y ESPRESSO, Tuesday to Saturday B L D. International: B L D. in Relleno Burritos and Saturday B L D. Sunday B L. 1733 E. University Ave., 532-1042. VINTAGE WINES, 2461 Calle de J.C. TORTAS, 1196 W. Picacho Ave., LA MEXICANA TORTILLERIA, 1300 Coffeehouse: B L D. Principal, 523-WINE. Wine and cigar Other Mexican Food 647-1408. Mexican: L D. N. Solano Dr, 541-9617. Mexican: L D. MIX PACIFIC RIM CUISINE AND bar, tapas: L D. JOSE MURPHY’S, 1201 E. Amador GOLDEN STAR CHINESE FAST LA NUEVA CASITA CAFÉ, 195 N. MIX EXPRESS, 1001 E. University WOK-N-WORLD, 519 E. Boutz, 526- (inside Ten Pin Alley), 526-8855. Mexi- FOOD, 1420 El Paseo, 523-2828. Mesquite, 523-5434. Mexican and Ave. D3, 532-2042. Asian, Paci c: 0010. Chinese: Monday to Saturday can, American: L D. Chinese: L D. American: B L. Monday to Saturday L D. L D. JOSEFINA’S OLD GATE CAFÉ, GRANDY’S COUNTRY COOKING, LA POSTA RESTAURANT DE MOONGATE CAFÉ, 9345 Bataan ZEFFIRO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA, 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, 525-2620. 1345 El Paseo Rd., 526-4803. Amer- MESILLA, 2410 Calle De San Albino, Memorial, 382-5744. Coffee shop, 136 N. Water St., 525-6757. Pizza, Pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches: ican: B L D. 524-3524Mexican, steakhouse: L D, Mexican, American: B L. pasta, also sandwiches at adjoining Monday to Thursday L, Friday to HABANERO’S 600 E. Amador Ave., Saturday, Sunday and holidays also B. MOUNTAIN VIEW MARKET KITCH- Popular Artisan Bakery: Monday to Sunday B L. 524-1829. Fresh Mexican: B L D. LAS TRANCAS, 1008 S. Solano Dr., EN, 1300 El Paseo Road, 523-0436. Saturday L D. KATANA TEPPANYAKI GRILL, 1001 524-1430. Mexican, steaks, burgers, Sandwiches, bagels, wraps, salads ZEFFIRO NEW YORK PIZZERIA, 901 fried chicken: L D, Saturday and and other healthy fare: Monday to E. University Ave., 525-6770. Pizza: Sunday also B. Saturday: B L early D. L D. LE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFÉ, 2701 W. NELLIE’S CAFÉ, 1226 W. Hadley Picacho Ave. #1, 527-0098. French Ave., 524-9982. Mexican: Tuesday to Anthony Bear pastry, deli, sandwiches: Tuesday to Saturday B L. ERNESTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 200 Mountain Sunday B L. NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 2605 Mis- Anthony Dr., 882-3641. Mexican: B L. LET THEM EAT CAKE, 1001 E. souri Ave., 522-0440. Mexican: L D. LA COCINITA, 908 W. Main Dr., 589- Lodge University Ave. Suite D4, 680-5998. NOPALITO RESTAURANT, 310 S. 1468. Mexican: L. Cupcakes: Tuesday to Saturday. Mesquite St., 524-0003. Mexican: LORENZO’S PAN AM, 1753 E. Uni- Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday to Chapparal versity Ave., 521-3505. Italian, pizza: Saturday. L D. EL BAYO STEAK HOUSE, 300 Palo- L D. OLD TOWN RESTAURANT, 1155 ma Blanca Drive, 824-4749. Steak- The show will open Friday, March 24 LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 6335 Bataan S. Valley Dr., 523-4586. Mexican, house: Tuesday to Sunday B L D. with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial W., 382-2025. Mexican: B American: B L. TORTILLERIA SUSY, 661 Paloma L D. ORIENTAL PALACE, 225 E. Idaho, Blanca Dr., 824-9377. Mexican: Mon- Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, April 21. LOS COMPAS CAFÉ, 603 S. Nevarez 526-4864. Chinese: L D. day to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L. St., 523-1778. Mexican: B L D. PAISANO CAFÉ, 1740 Calle de Mer- LOS COMPAS, 1120 Commerce Dr., cado, 524-0211. Mexican: B L D. Doña Ana 521-6228. Mexican: B L D. PEPE’S, 1405 W. Picacho, 541-0277. BIG MIKE’S CAFÉ, Thorpe Road. LOS MARIACHIS, 754 N. Motel Blvd., Mexican: B L D. Mexican, breakfasts, burgers: B L D. 523-7058. Mexican: B L D. PHO A DONG, 504 E. Amador Ave., MESILLA VALLEY KITCHEN, 2001 E. 527-9248. Vietnamese: L D. Santa Teresa Lohman Ave. #103, 523-9311. Ameri- PHO SAIGON, 1160 El Paseo Road, BILLY CREWS, 1200 Country Club can, Mexican: B L. 652-4326. Vietnamese: L D. Road, 589-2071. Steak, seafood: L D. N.M. GRILLE & BAR, 1803 Avenida de Mesilla, 652-4953. Steaks, barbe- PICACHO PEAK BREWING cue, seafood, sandwiches, salads, CO., 3900 W. Picacho, 575- LUNA COUNTY BLUE DOME GALLERY, pasta: L D. 680-6394. Deming CORNER OF YANKIE AND TEXAS ADOBE DELI, 3970 Lewis Flats Road MARCH 24, 2017 - 4-7PM TAD J. VAN DER WEELE SHOWING ADULTS ONLY METROPOLITAN DELI, PLAYER’S GRILL, 3000 Herb Wim- SE, 546-0361. Bar, deli, steaks: L D. 1001 University Ave., berly Drive. (NMSU golf course club- BALBOA MOTEL & RESTAURANT, 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road 522-3354, www.metro- house), 646-2457. American: B L D. 708 W. Pine St., 546-6473. Mexican, 575-538-2538 • www.bearmountainlodge.com politandeli.com. Sand- RANCHWAY BARBECUE, 604 N. Val- American: Monday to Friday L D, ley Dr., 523-7361. Barbecue, Mexican: Sunday B. Monday to Friday B L D, Saturday D. BELSHORE RESTAURANT, 1030 E. RASCO’S BBQ, 125 S. Campo St., Pine St., 546-6289. Mexican, Ameri- 526-7926. Barbecued brisket, pulled can: Tuesday to Sunday B L. pork, smoked sausage, ribs. CAMPOS RESTAURANT, 105 S. RED BRICK PIZZA, 2808 N. Telshor Silver, 546-0095. Mexican, American, Blvd., 521-7300. Pizzas, sandwiches, Southwestern: L D. Get your salads: L D. CHINA RESTAURANT, 110 E. Pine RENOO’S THAI RESTAURANT, 1445 St., 546-4146. Chinese: Tuesday to W. Picacho Ave., 373-3000. Thai: Sunday L D. Monday to Friday L D, Saturday D. EL CAMINO REAL, 900 W. Pine St., ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD, 908 546-7421. Mexican, American: B L D. E. Amador Ave., 523-1851. Mexican: ELISA’S HOUSE OF PIES AND red&green on! B L D. RESTAURANT, 208 1/2 S. Silver Alley, ROSIE’S CAFÉ DE MESILLA, 300 N. 494-4639. Southern soul food: Tues- Main St., 526-1256. Breakfast, Mexi- day to Sunday L D. can, burgers: Saturday to Thursday B EL MIRADOR, 510 E. Pine St., 544- Restaurateurs: L, Friday B L D. 7340. Mexican: Monday to Saturday SAENZ GORDITAS, 1700 N. Solano B L D. Dr., 527-4212. Excellent, gorditas, “FORGHEDABOUDIT” pizza & Lock in your local listing of course, but also amazing chicken wings, 115 N. Silver Ave., 275-3881. tacos. Mexican: Monday to Saturday Italian, pizza, wings: Monday to Sun- Basic listings with essential L D. day L D. SANTORINI’S, 1001 E. University GRAND MOTOR INN & LOUNGE, information will be $36 per Ave., 521-9270. Greek, Mediterranean: 1721 E. Pine, 546-2632. Mexican, Monday to Saturday L D. steak, seafood: B L D. year. Expanded listings SALUD DE MESILLA, 1800 Avenida IRMA’S, 123 S. Silver Ave., 544-4580. de Mesilla B, 323-3548. American, Mexican, American, seafood: B L D. Continental: B L D. LA FONDA, 601 E. Pine St., 546- up to 10 lines will be THE SHED, 810 S. Valley Dr., 525- 0465. Mexican: B L D. 2636. American, pizza, Mexican, LAS CAZUELAS, 108 N. Platinum $48 per year. desserts: Wednesday to Sunday B L. Ave. (inside El Rey meat market), SI SEÑOR, 1551 E. Amador Ave., 544-8432. Steaks, seafood, Mexican: Restaurant advertisers 527-0817. Mexican: L D. Tuesday to Saturday L D. SPANISH KITCHEN, 2960 N. Main MANGO MADDIE’S, 722 E. Florida already on a retail St., 526-4275. Mexican: Monday to St., 546-3345. Salads, sandwiches, juice bar, coffee drinks. contract with Desert Saturday B L D. SPIRIT WINDS COFFEE BAR, 2260 MANOLO’S CAFÉ, 120 N. Granite St., Exposure get a free S. Locust St., 521-1222. Sandwiches, 546-0405. Mexican, American: Mon- coffee, bakery: B L D. day to Saturday B L D, Sunday B L. listing. ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO, 1720 PATIO CAFÉ, 1521 Columbus Road, Avenida de Mesilla, 524-2408. Wine 546-5990. Burgers, American: Monday tasting, bistro: L D. to Saturday L D. SUNSET GRILL, 1274 Golf Club PRIME RIB GRILL (inside Quality Road (Sonoma Ranch Golf Course Inn), I-10 exit 85, 546-2661. Steak, clubhouse), 521-1826. American, seafood, Mexican: B D. Southwest, steak, burgers, seafood, RANCHER’S GRILL, 316 E. 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n a sunny but very cold which, according to Ron, our So, unfortunately, we turned January morning seven trusty guide, was about 20-feet around there. Some of us didn’t Oof us set out to go two- wide. That was over 20 years even wear hiking boots and thirds up to the Organ needles. ago, now there’s only a narrow none of us brought cleats. We Juniper Saddle is the last at splash left. hadn’t planned for ice climbing. spot before it gets seriously The trail meanders toward a And that was ne. steep and even the toughest hik- rock outcropping, aptly named Overall we spent seven hours ers slow down. It’s a beautiful Yellow Rocks, staying on the hiking that day. We took it slow, sunny spot with immense views north side of Fillmore Canyon. we took detours and we took to three sides. Yellow Rocks is the other great time to chat and get to know Yours truly has been up to the picnic spot along the trail apart each other. needles a couple of times and al- from the nal destination. That’s how it should be. Un- ways enjoyed the break and rest If you are taking your lit- less you are of the “get from A to there. But on this day we were tle kids they’ve probably had B in record time” mindset. Then aware there might still be snow enough of hiking by now. please do that, but remind me and ice on the trail, placing a big But the Yellow Rocks are a not to go with you. question mark on our nal des- great place to clamber around — The mountains are gorgeous, tination. Undeterred we headed not too steep and rough enough get out there and enjoy them. The view back to town from the bottom of Grey Eminence. (Pho- out, either way it would be a to give your shoes good traction. But stay safe — even if that tos by Gabrielle Teich) wonderful day out in nature. And later back in town they can means not reaching your goal. Starting at the lower parking look up to the mountains and Happy trails! lot of the Dripping Springs area will be able to spot the Yellow There is a $5 parking fee per (by La Cueva) we made our way Rocks. vehicle required. You can pay at around the La Cueva Rocks on The trail gets rst very steep the Ranger Station or place the the north side and then turned after that break but then attens money in the yellow envelope at left into the Modoc Mine trail. out again. the entrance to the parking lot. Instead of taking the trail into We headed toward the Grey Fillmore Canyon to the waterfall Eminence, the big dark grey Of German we passed the mine and headed mountain straight up ahead. origin, up the talus to the left. Various trails lead up there, just Gabriele Teich The trail is marked by cairns make sure you end up at the en- has called Las but you need to pay close atten- trance on the lower left corner of Cruces her tion because they are not always Grey Eminence because the trail home for the very visible and the trail itself is will be on the north side of it. last 19 years — a narrow gauge through prick- North, as in “never gets sun” and and loved every minute of it, ly pear, cat claw, and yucca, as “coldest side of the mountain” or hiking the mountains in the Snow on the trail persuaded a hik- Even the rivulets are frozen well as boulders of all sizes. You in our case “still has snow from immediate surrounding and ing party of seven, including Gabri- during the January hike to the will see the waterfall from above two weeks ago.” all over this beautiful state. ele Teich, to turn around early. Organ needles. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 41

Miss Arizo- 40 DAYS & 40 NIGHTS na Katlyn Niemiec visits Silver City What’s Going On in April April 20 to speak about bullying at al Show & Shine Car Show and Cruces. Performance by the No SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Western Silver City/Grant County Swap Meet — All day at the park. Strings Theatre Company directed New Mexico Siege of the City (of Rocks) — Info: 307-680-0608. by Karen Caroe. Info: 575-523- University. All day at City of Rocks. A 3-day 1223. (Courtesy Society for Creative Anachronism Truth or Consequences/ Photo) event. Info: sca-lascruces.org/ Sierra County MONDAY, APRIL 3 events/2017/siege-of-the-city. Trinity Site Tour — 8 a.m.-2p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla Love Your Library Day with the on White Sands Missile Range. Auditions for “Seagulls in a Silver City Library — 10:30 a.m.- Info: 575-678-1134. Cherry Tree” — 7 p.m. at the 12:30 p.m. with Bayou Seco, the Denim and Diamonds Masquer- Black Box theatre, 430 N. Main Fiddling Friends and the Big Ditch ade Party — 5-11 p.m. at the St. in Las Cruces. Performance by Crickets in a esta on Cooper Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort the No Strings Theatre Company Street. Door prizes and free books Event Center 402 U.S. Highway directed by Ceil Herman. Info: will be given away. Info: 575-388- 195 in Elephant Butte. Info: 575- 575-523-1223. 0892. 740-1204. Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Co-op Explorers DIY Class: TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Make Ladybug Apple treats — Night Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 www.LaPosadaLiving.org Silver City/Grant County 1-2 p.m. at the Market Café, 614 Elm Street in Truth or Conse- 575-523-4700 Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burg- N. Bullard St. Info: 575-388-2343. quences. Info 575-744-9137. ers & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 299 Montana Ave., Sam Madan plays — 8 p.m. at 619 N. Bullard St. Gift certi cate Las Cruces Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard Ruidoso/Lincoln County prizes for top three teams. Info: St. in Silver City. One man a a Big Mountain Challenge — 10 575-597-6469. Our Family Committed to Your Family guitar singing country and rock. a.m.-3 p.m. at Ski Apache, 1286 Info: 575-956-6144. Ski Run Road. Info: 800-545- Las Cruces/Mesilla 9011. Auditions for “Seagulls in a Las Cruces/Mesilla Gentri: The Gentlemen Trio — Cherry Tree” — 7 p.m. at the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts 7-10 p.m. at the Spencer Theater “I Feel Like Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on for the Performing Arts, 108 Spen- St. in Las Cruces. Performance by Downtown Main Street in Las cer Road, Alto. Debonair vocalists I’m at the No Strings Theatre Company Cruces. Info: www.lascrucesfarm- blend tenor vocals into a signature ersmarket.org. sound called “Cinematic Pop.” directed by Ceil Herman. Info: Home!” “April Foolishness” art ex- Info: 575-336-4800. 575-523-1223. hibit — 5-7 p.m. at the Rokoko – JEANNE WURGLER, LA POSADA RESIDENT Gallery in Mesilla, 1785 Avenida SUNDAY, APRIL 2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 de Mercado in Las Cruces. Info: Silver City/Grant County Silver City/Grant County 575-522-5553. Siege of the City (of Rocks) — High Dynamic Range imaging Steve Smith solo — 8 p.m. at Ends at 10 a.m. at City of Rocks. presentation — 5-7 p.m. with the High Desert Brewery, West A 3-day Society for Creative the Silver City Photo Club at Beauty on Broadway Hadley, Las Cruces. Info: 575- Anachronism event. Info: sca-las- the Unitarian Universalist Meet- a skin care salon 525-6752. cruces.org/events/2017/siege-of- ing House, 3845 -N. Swan in “The Conference of the Birds” the-city. Silver City. Western New Mex- — 8 p.m. at the Black Box Silver City Food Co-op General ico University professor James Specializing in anti-aging facials Theatre, 430 N. Main St. in Las Membership Meeting — 3-5:30 Pendergast is the presenter. Info: Cruces. Performance by the No p.m. at ASpace Gallery in Silver 680-670-4543. • Microdermabrasion Strings Theatre Company directed City. Info: 575-388-2343. Poetry Evening and Basque by Karen Caroe. Info: 575-523- Music — 7 p.m. at the Church of • AHA Peels 1223. Las Cruces/Mesilla Harmony, 609 Arizona St. in Silver “The Conference of the Birds” City. Music by David Romtvedt • Dr. Grandel Skin Care Products Deming/Luna County — 2 p.m. at the Black Box from Buffalo, Wyoming for this 2017 Smok’n Oldies: 20th Annu- Theatre, 430 N. Main St. in Las bene t event for KURU Radio. Gift Certificates are available Anette Wuensch LICENSED ESTHETICIAN 107 East Broadway, Suite #5 Silver City, New Mexico Phone: 310.488.3167 Please call for an appointment Bear Creek Motel & Cabins

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Bayou Seco and some Fiddling 575-464-7053. Friends will also be playing. Info: 575-534-0298. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Trivia Night at the Little Toad Deming/Luna County Creek Brewery & Distillery — 7 Community Yard Sale — 8 a.m., p.m. at 200 N. Bullard St. Info: 700 S. Silver Ave., Deming. Keep 575-956-6144. Luna County Beautiful bene t event. Info: 575-543-6625. THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Silver City/Grant County SUNDAY, APRIL 9 WildWorks: Create a Kite — 4 Alamogordo/Otero County p.m. at the Silver City Public Art of Wine at Heart of the Library, 515 W. College Ave. Info: Desert — 1-4 p.m. at Heart of 575-388-0892. the Desert 7288 U.S. Highway “The Last Voices of World War 44/70 in between Tularosa and I” — 7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Na- Alamogordo. A day of instruc- tional Guard Armory. This is a free tor supervised acrylic painting lm with the Fort Bayard Historic while enjoying wine and music. Preservation Society spring lm Info:575-464-0035. series and is accompanied with opening remarks by historian Dr. Las Cruces/Mesilla Doug Dinwiddie. Info: 575-388- Spaceport America Relay Race 4862 or 575-388-4477. — Two-day relay race of 180 miles from El Paso to Spaceport Truth or Consequences/ America. Info: www.spacepor- Sierra County tamericarelayrace.com. Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Truth or Consequences/ Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Play- Sierra County house, 710 Elm St. Mainstream Spaceport America Relay Race A concert with Maria Y Yavhi introduces Mexican music traditions at the Silver City Public Library dancing every Thursday evening. — Two-day relay race of 180 April 7. (Courtesy Photo) Cost is $3 per person; no charge miles from El Paso to Spaceport to come and watch. Visitors Info: 575-538-3672. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Spaceport America Relay Race America. Info: www.spacepor- tamericarelayrace.com. always welcome. Info: 505-804- Goliath Beetles and Stalk- Silver City/Grant County — Two-day relay race of 180

3842 or 575-313-9971. eyed ies: to East Africa for Artisan Market — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. miles from El Paso to Spaceport Insects — 7 p.m. at Western at the Market Café, 614 N. Bullard America. Info: www.spacepor- MONDAY, APRIL 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 7 New Mexico University’s Harlan St. in Silver City. Info: 575-388- tamericarelayrace.com. Silver City/Grant County Widowed and Single Persons Silver City/Grant County Hall at the corner of 12th and Al- 2343. of Grant County — 10:30 a.m. Open Technology Lab — 10 abama streets. Guest speakers Ask the Dietitian: Foods for the Truth or Consequences/ at Crosspoint Assembly of God a.m.- noon at the Silver City Pub- dr. dale Zimmerman and Raven Diabetic, Co-op Tour — 11 a.m.- Sierra County Church, 11600 U.S. Highway 180 lic Library, 515 W. College Ave. Mayer present the Southwest noon at the Market Café, 614 N. Spaceport America Relay Race E. Janine and Gary Jenks will talk Info: 575-388-0892. New Mexico Audubon monthly Bullard St. Info: 575-388-2343. — Two-day relay race of 180 about their China trip. All singles Maria Y Yavhi concert — 6 p.m. meeting program. Info: 575-388- miles from El Paso to Spaceport are welcome. Info: 575-537-3643. at the Silver City Public Library, 2386. Las Cruces/Mesilla America. Info: www.spacepor-

515 W. College Ave. in Silver City. Next 2 the Tracks — 8 p.m. at Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts tamericarelayrace.com. Family performs various Mexican Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Second Saturday Art Hop — TUESDAY, APRIL 11 music traditions. Instrumentation St. in Silver City. Southwestern Downtown Main Street in Las 6-9 p.m. in downtown Truth or Silver City/Grant County includes ddle, guitar, jarana, outlaw rock and blues. Info: 575- Cruces. Info: www.lascrucesfarm- Consequences. Info: promotions@ NOVA Science Film Series: the torcmainstreet.org. Great Math Mystery — 4:30- voice, percussion and marimbol. 956-6144. ersmarket.org. Old Time Fiddlers Saturday 5:45 p.m. at the Silver City Public Night Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Library, 515 W. College Ave. Info: Elm Street in Truth or Conse- 575-388-0892. WNMU Foundation & Cultural Affairs presents: quences. Info 575-744-9137. Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burg- Miss Arizona Thurs., April 20, 2017 ers & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At Katelyn Niemiec 6:30p | Lecture Alamogordo/Otero County 619 N. Bullard St. Gift certi cate The current Miss Arizona 2016, is an Light Hall Auditorium D.A.R.E. to 5K Run/Walk — 8:30 prizes for top three teams. Info: ASU Honors graduate of Cronkite FREE event a.m.-noon at Christ Community 575-597-6469. School of Journalism. She will talk about Church, 2960 N. Scenic Drive, Bullying Prevention, Female Leadership, Alamogordo. A family-fun experi- Ruidoso/Lincoln County and Overcoming Challenges. ence with Kid’s Run and main 5K Tuesday Night Bouldering event. Info: 575-437-4241. — 6-9 p.m. at the Bonita Park Cuban Full Moon Bike Ride — 8 p.m. at Events Center, located at the White Sands National Monument. southwest corner at the intersec- Septeto Nacional Wed., April 26, 2017 tion of Highways 37 and 48. Info: 7p | Performance Reservations required. Info: 575- 575-336-4404. Ignacio Piñeiro Light Hall Auditorium 479-6124. Decades before the Buena Vista Tickets: $25 each Social Club, the septet performed Ruidoso/Lincoln County WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 the compositions of its namesake, Jon Pardi with special guest Silver City/Grant County transforming them into international Co-Sponsors: AMP CONCERTS, Aaron Watson — 7-11 p.m. at Savvy Shopper Tour — 11 a.m.- standards of the son tradition. WILL, WNMU Cutural Affairs the Inn of the Mountain Gods, noon at the the Silver City Co-op, Carrizo Canyon Road in Mescale- 520 N. Bullard St. Info: 575-388- Music in The Gardens ro. American country music. Info: 2343. Birds of Chicago Fri., May 5, 2017 Openning Act: Melanie Zipin & the 6p | Opening Act Sugar Leafs 7p | Performance With stark, elemental imagery that The Gardens at WNMU feels like scripture, or a lost folk song FREE event; Bring your own recovered; the Birds draw heavily on chair or blanket! the gospel tradition and the music feels Co-Sponsors: like a new, secular gospel of sorts. WILL & WNMU Cutural Affairs

Mark Your Calendar – June 16-18, 2017 Fiesta Latina Experience Latin cultures, rhythms, flavors, artisan crafts, and tequila tasting on the beautiful Western New Mexico University campus set in the mountains of the Southwest on Father’s Day Weekend 2017. Check out the fun: fiestalatina.org

Online Calendar wnmu.edu/culture Tickets Online or Call: Cultural Affairs 575-538-6469 Love Your Library Day is celebrated with the Silver City Library, Limited seating. Ensure your seat with Advance Tickets. Contact us for details . Bayou Seco, the Fiddling Friends and the Big Ditch Crickets with a esta on April 1. (Courtesy Photo) DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 43

WildWorks: Easter Eggs — 4 Truth or Consequences/ p.m. at the Silver City Public Sierra County Library, 515 W. College Ave. Info: Truth or Consequences Ultra: 575-388-0892. Mountain Running Race — 7-9 Gila Back County Horsemen — p.m. at 710 Elm Street in Truth 6 p.m. at Western New Mexico or Consequences. Info 575-744- University’s Watts Hall, Room 9137. 224, corner of U.S. Highway 180 Old Time Fiddlers Saturday and Swan Street. Info: evideo@ Night Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 mymacmail.com. Elm Street in Truth or Conse- Trivia Night at the Little Toad quences. Info 575-744-9137. Creek Brewery & Distillery — 7 p.m. at 200 N. Bullard St. Info: Las Cruces/Mesilla 575-956-6144. Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Ruidoso/Lincoln County Downtown Main Street in Las Public Lands Forum with Ray Cruces. Info: www.lascrucesfarm- Powell — 5 p.m. at Sacred ersmarket.org. Grounds in Ruidoso. A Publi- Vanessa Silberman and the clands event. Info: publiclands@ Love Dimension — 8 p.m. at tulie.net. the High Desert Brewing Co. W. 1201 Hadley Ave. in Las Cruces. THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Silberman plays alternative rock and the Love Dimension plays Truth or Consequences/ psych garage rock. Info: 575- Sierra County 525-6752. Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at New Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Play- The Las Cruces Ukes invite everyone interested in playing ukuleles to join them for practice April 13 “Consider the Dreamers,” a Ten house, 710 Elm St. Mainstream at the Good Samaritan Village. (Courtesy Photo) O’Clock Club art exhibit — 2-4 dancing every Thursday evening. p.m., Cafe de Mesilla, 2190 — 1-3 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Cost is $3 per person; no charge Avenue de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Library, 107 Kansas City Road. to come and watch. Visitors The artists will be joined by Blues A workshop with novelist B.A. always welcome. Info: 505-804- Messiah Unplugged, with Loren- Coots. Info: 575-257-3704. 3842 or 575-313-9971. zo Miguel Montes and Baldomero Garcia playing acoustic guitars. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Also, Jan Archey will be on hand Silver City/Grant County with a potter’s wheel demonstra- Community Forum: N.M. Or- tion. Info: margaretpaints@yahoo. ganic Farming Conference — com. noon-1 p.m. at the Market Café, 614 N. Bullard St. Info: 575-388- SUNDAY, APRIL 16 2343. Silver City/Grant County Field trip to Ira Canyon in the Las Cruces/Mesilla Burro Mountains — 8 a.m., meet Beginner bird walk — 7:45 a.m. at the south parking lot of the at Tellbrook Park, 4290E. Win- Fountain Theatre Fine Arts Center Theatre on the chester Road in the Las Alturas Featuring the best independent, foreign and documentary films in the southwest! Western New Mexico University area. Walks guided by members April 2017 campus for carpooling. Join the of the Mesilla Valley Audubon March 31–April 6: Paterson Gila Native Plant Society exploring Society to help birders observe April 7–13: A United Kingdom April 14–20: The Salesman In Persian w/ subtitles native ora. Info: 575-535-4064. the ever-changing birdlife that April 21–27: The Red Turtle Resurrection Sunday with the lives and visits. Info: way1mike@ ** Thursday, April 27 1:30 matinee; no evening show New Church of the Southwest yahoo.com. **April 22, 1:30 PM Only - Special Presentation for Earth Day April 29–May 4: The Heart Outright Desert — 11:30 a.m. 13oo Ben- (by local director Ross Marks!) **Saturday, April 29 - No matinee nett St. behind the Food Basket. Raven Drake interprites his THURSDAY, APRIL 20 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla • www.mesillavalleyfilm.org • (575) 524-8287 The church celebrates with 100 own poetry with energy at the Silver City/Grant County year old tradition of Blossoming of Silver City Public Library April Miss Arizona Katelyn Niemiec the Cross. Everyone is welcome on Bullying STOPS Here — 6:30 • We can guide you in making 28. (Courtesy Photo) informed decisions about your care to gather and place owers and p.m. at Light Hall Theater at to maintain your dignity, comfort and Las Cruces/Mesilla greenery on the cross form. Info: WNMU. Presented by the WNMU quality of life. 480-707-7893. Calling Ukulele Players and Foundation. Info: 575-538-6469. • Our care can be provided in the place Dreamers — 5:15-6:16 p.m. you call home. If you experience strum for fun group, 6:30-8 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Truth or Consequences/ symptoms that cannot be managed Silver City/Grant County Sierra County at home we can provide 24 hour performance group practice at nursing care at our in-patient hospice Good Samaritan-Las Cruces Poetry Reading with Poet Sierra Twirlers Square Dance care unit, La Posada. Village in the Social Center arts Laureate Elise Stuart — 4:30- Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at New • Hospice care in a covered benefit and crafts room, 3011 Buena Vida 5:30 p.m. at the Silver City Public Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Play- under Medicare, Medicaid, VA and Circle in Las Cruces. Info: 575- Library, 515 W. College Ave. Info: house, 710 Elm St. Mainstream most insurance. We will inform you if 405-7133. 575-388-0892. dancing every Thursday evening. there are any out of pocket expenses. Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burg- Cost is $3 per person; no charge Visit Old Mesil• Your hospice carela benefit, includesNM FRIDAY, APRIL 14 ers & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At to come and watch. Visitors the care provided by your specialized 619 N. Bullard St. Gift certi cate always welcome. Info: 505-804- • Antiques • Banks & ATMs • Books • Candy,care team,Coffee medications, & Snacks and durable Silver City/Grant County prizes for top three teams. Info: 3842 or 575-313-9971. • Clothing & Apparel • Galleries & Finemedical Art • Gifts,equipment. Curios St. Cinder — 8 p.m. at Little Toad 575-597-6469. 299 E. Montana • Las Cruces, NM 88005 Contact us at 575-523-4700 or Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver Crafts • Furniture & Decor • Health & Personal Care Las Cruces/Mesilla www.mvhospice.org visit our website mvhospice.org City. Gypsy vagabond swing. Info: • Jewelry • Museums • Pottery • Real Estate • Wineries Ruidoso/Lincoln County Calling Ukulele Players and 575-956-6144. Writing and Publishing 101 Dreamers — 5:15-6:16 p.m. Mesilla Book Center Olive Oils Alamogordo/Otero County • Books about the West, Mexico, horses, Vinegars Downtown Nights — 6-9 p.m. at cowboys, Native Americans & More Visit Old• Children’s books & Toys Mesilla, NMGourmet Alamogordo Historic Downtown, • Antiques • Banks & ATMs• Gifts &• more Books • Candy, Coffee & Snacks Foods N. New York Ave. Info: historicala- ‘Some• Clothing of the best &books Apparel never make • Galleriesthe bestseller lists’& Fine Art • Gifts, Curios [email protected]. On the Plaza • (575) 526-6220 2411 Calle de San Albino Crafts • Furniture & Decor • Health & Personal Care Tue-Sat 11 am-5:30 pm (575) 525-3100 SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Sun• Jewelry 1 pm-5 • Museums pm, Closed • Pottery Mon • Realwww Estate.therusticolivedemesilla.com • Wineries Silver City/Grant County Sample Saturday — 11 a.m.-2 Mesilla Book Center Olive Oils p.m. at the Market Co-op, 520 N. • Books about the West, Mexico, horses, Vinegars Bullard St. in Silver City. Drop by cowboys, Native Americans & More • Children’s books & Toys Gourmet for dinner samples and recipes. • Gifts & more Foods Info: 575-388-2343. ‘Some of the best books never make the bestseller lists’ Stars-n-parks program — 7:45 On the Plaza • (575)2470 526-6220 Calle de San2411 Albino Calle de San Albino p.m. at City of Rocks State Parks. Tue-Sat 11 am-5:30(575) pm 524-3524(575) 525-3100 Info: 575-496-1735. Sun 1 pm-5 pm, ClosedMon-Thur Mon & Sun www11 am.therusticolivedemesilla.com -9 pm Glostik Willy — 8 p.m. at Little Fri & Sat 11 am -9:30 pm Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. Hippie metal. Info: On April 26 Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro brings Cuba’s Want your business to be seen here? 575-956-6144. national music to Silver City. (Courtesy Photo) Call Claire at 575.680.1844 • [email protected]

2470 Calle de San Albino (575) 524-3524 Mon-Thur & Sun 11 am -9 pm Fri & Sat 11 am -9:30 pm Want your business to be seen here? Call Claire at 575.680.1844 • [email protected] 44 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com strum for fun group, 6:30-8 p.m. Las Cruces/Mesilla performance group practice at Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Ruidoso/Lincoln County Good Samaritan-Las Cruces Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday Night Bouldering Village in the Social Center arts Downtown Main Street in Las — 6-9 p.m. at the Bonita Park and crafts room, 3011 Buena Vida Cruces. Info: www.lascrucesfarm- Events Center, located at the Circle in Las Cruces. Info: 575- ersmarket.org. southwest corner at the intersec- 405-7133. Red, White & Blues Festival — tion of Highways 37 and 48. Info: 4-10 p.m. St. Clair Winery Bistro, 575-336-4404. Alamogordo/Otero County 1720 Avenida de Mesilla. Blues on Ribbon Cutting/Artist Reception stage all evening. Info: 575-640- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 — 5:30-7 p.m. at Creative De- 8686. Silver City/Grant County signs custom Framing & Gallery, “The Meatball Chronicles” — 8 Septeto Nacional de Ignacio 917 New York Ave. Alamogordo. p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, Piñeiro — 7 p.m. at Light Hall Celebrating artist Anne Aleshire’s 430 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Theater at Western New Mexico work and welcoming new gallery Performance by the No Strings University. The group play “son,” owner, Katie Messer. Info: 575- Theatre Company, written and Cuba’s national music genre. Info: 434-4420. performed by Debrianna Mansini. 575-538-6469. A one woman play about food FRIDAY, APRIL 21 and family. Info: 575-523-1223. Silver City/Grant County Popcorn Fridays — all day at “The Conference of the Birds,” runs both April 1 and April 2 at the Alamogordo/Otero County 614 N. Bullard St. Free popcorn Las Cruces Black Box Theatre. (Courtesy Photo) Annual Native Plant Sale — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. next to the rose and food samples. Info: 575-388- p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, between the Econo Lodge and garden, at the corner of 10th 2343. 430 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Comfort Inn. Meet the horses, Street and Oregon Avenue. Info: Plant Pick-Up — 9-11 a.m. at the Performance by the No Strings enjoy refreshments. Info: 575- parking lot across from Gough 575-443-3928. Theatre Company, written and 313-5714. Park at the corner of 12th and performed by Debrianna Mansini. March for Science — 10 a.m. Pope streets. Plants ordered Truth or Consequences/ A one woman play about food from Western New Mexico Univer- during the Gila Native Plant Soci- Sierra County and family. Info: 575-523-1223. sity to Gough Park. Info: 575-519- ety plant sale can pick them up. Old Time Fiddlers Saturday 8987. Info: www.gilanps.org. Night Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 Alamogordo/Otero County Earth Day Celebration — 10 a.m.- Bunkhouse Bash featuring the Elm Street in Truth or Conse- Desert Light Film Festival — All 2 p.m. at Gough Park in Silver Yarbrough Band — 6-11 p.m. at quences. Info 575-744-9137. Day at the New Mexico State City. The theme for this year is The Flame Convention Center on University-Alamogordo Campus Pinos Altos Road in Silver City. This “Science Matters.” Entertainment, Ruidoso/Lincoln County in Alamogordo and White Sands is the annual Copper CowBelles plants and much more. Info: www. 12 Hours in the Wild West National Monument. A compe- Shindig. Info: 575-534-7649. gilaresources.info. Mountain Bike Race — 7 a.m.-7 tition for all New Mexico middle Characteristics of Oklahoma’s Free Recycle and Shred — 10 p.m. at Grindstone Lake in Rui- The New Church of the and high school students. Info Induced Earthquakes — 7 p.m. a.m.-2 p.m. drop off at the south doso. Info: www. Ziarides.com/ Southwest Desert celebrates [email protected]. at Harlan Hall, Room 219, on side of Gough Park in Silver City. events/12-hours-in-the-wild-west. Resurrection Sunday at 1300 the corner of 12th and Alabama Info: 575-519-8987. Bennett St. in Silver City where everyone is welcome to join in streets. Join the Gila Native Plant Ruidoso/Lincoln County SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Drew Thomas Magic — 7-10 to gather and place owers on Society for this talk by Cr. Corrie Deming/Luna County Silver City/Grant County p.m. at the Spencer Theater for the cross at 11:30 a.m. (Cour- Neighbors, Assistant Professor of United States Air Force Acade- Earth Day Celebration — 10 the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer tesy Photo) Geology at WNMU. Info: gilana- my Band Rampart Winds — 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gough Park in Road, Alto. Info: 575-336-4800. [email protected]. p.m. at the Deming Performing Silver City. Entertainment, plants,

Hello Dollface — 8 p.m. at Little Arts Theater Morgan Hall, 109 E. paper shredding and much more. THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. in SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Pine St. in Deming. Info: 575-545- Info: www.gilaresources.info. Silver City/Grant County Silver City. Alternative soul. Info: Silver City/Grant County 8872. Makerstate Initiative Pop-up 575-956-6144. Help a Horse Day — 10 a.m.- Stars-n-parks program — 8:50 Las Cruces/Mesilla Makerspace — 4 p.m. at the 2 p.m. at the End of the Road p.m. at Rockbound State Park. “The Meatball Chronicles” Silver City Public Library, 515 W. Info: 575-496-1735. DESERTLas EXPOSURE Cruces/Mesilla ADS.qxp_Layout 1 Ranch 7/1/16 Horse 8:05 AM Rescue, Page 1 4092 Mt. — 2:30 p.m. at the Black Box College Ave. Info: 575-388-0892. “The Meatball Chronicles” — 8 View Road (Off U.S. Highway 180, Theatre, 430 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Performance by the No Truth or Consequences/ Strings Theatre Company, written Sierra County and performed by Debrianna Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Mansini. A one woman play about Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at New food and family. Info: 575-523- Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Play- 1223. house, 710 Elm St. Mainstream dancing every Thursday evening. Alamogordo/Otero County Cost is $3 per person; no charge Lake Lucero Tour — 7:45 a.m. at to come and watch. Visitors 555 W. Amador Ave 575.526.6891 White Sands National Monument. always welcome. Info: 505-804- Discover the source of the white 3842 or 575-313-9971. Direct Cremation: $995 • Cremation with Viewing: $2,705 sands. Reservations are required. Complete Funeral Package: $2.965 (At-Need Price) • Funeral Preplanning Info: 575-479-6124. Ruidoso/Lincoln County For King and Country — 7-11 Transfers to Anywhere in Mexico • Ship-Outs Worldwide • 24-HOUR SERVICE TUESDAY, APRIL 25 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain • Best Service • Best Staff • Best Facility Silver City/Grant County Gods, Carrizo Canyon Road in Book Talk and signing with Mescalero. Australian answer to www.lapaz-grahams.com Beth Randolph on “Retrograde” Coldplay. Info: 575-464-7053. — 4 p.m. at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. Info: FRIDAY, APRIL 28 575-388-0892. Silver City/Grant County Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burg- Popcorn Fridays — all day at Yankie-Texas ART DISTRICT ers & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At 614 N. Bullard St. Free popcorn at the crossroads of Yankie & Texas Streets in Historic Downtown Silver City 619 N. Bullard St. Gift certi cate and food samples. Info: 575-388- prizes for top three teams. Info: 2343. 575-597-6469. Poetry Reading with Raven

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Drake — 11 a.m.-noon at the 9 p.m.-2 a.m. star gazing and Cost is $3 per person; no charge Silver City Public Library, 515 guided sky tours. DSNM is nine to come and watch. Visitors W. College Ave. Info: 575-388- miles west of Animas on NM 9. always welcome. Info: 505-804- 0892. Info: 505-227-9725 or michael. 3842 or 575-313-9971. “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” [email protected]. stage reading and dinner — 7 FRIDAY, MAY 5 p.m. at the Silver City Woman’s SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Silver City/Grant County Club, 411 Silver Heights Blvd. Silver City/Grant County Popcorn Fridays — all day at Info: 575-519-8375. Cherish the Ladies — 3 p.m. 614 N. Bullard St. Free popcorn Nathan & Jessie — 8 p.m. at Lit- at The WNMU Fine Arts Theatre and food samples. Info: 575-388- tle Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard St. in Silver City. A Grant County 2343. in Silver City. Jazzy folk and blues. Community Concert Association Info: 575-956-6144. production with a Grammy-nom- Alamogordo/Otero County inated, Irish American band “The Haunted Garden” — 7 SATURDAY, APRIL 29 formed in New York City in 1985. p.m. in the Rohovec Theatre Silver City/Grant County Info: www.gcconcerts.org. at New Mexico State Universi- Toadfest — 4:30 p.m.-midnight at ty-Alamogordo. A play by local Little Toad Creek, 200 N. Bullard TUESDAY, MAY 2 playwright Carolyn Dittmer for the St. in Silver City. Brewers Guild In Ruidoso on April 12 Sacred Grounds coffee house hosts a pub- Silver City/Grant County college’s Theatre for Young Audi- Tap Takeover, beer fest and street lic lands forum with Ray Powell. (Courtesy Photo) Trivia Night — 6:30 p.m. at Burg- fair with music by Tiffany Chris- ences series. Info: 575-439-3670. ers & Brownies & Beer Oh My! At topher, Tularosa Basin Musicians Union and Shotgun Calliope. Info: Alamogordo/Otero County Truth or Consequences/ 619 N. Bullard St. Gift certi cate Truth or Consequences/ 575-956-6144. Earth Day Fair — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sierra County prizes for top three teams. Info: Sierra County “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at Alameda Park Zoo, 1321 N. Old Time Fiddlers Saturday 575-597-6469. Truth or Consequences Fiesta stage reading and dinner — 6 White Sands Blvd. Info: 575-415- Night Dance — 7-9 p.m. at 710 — All-day, beginning with Rodeo, p.m. at the Silver City Woman’s 3494. Elm Street in Truth or Conse- THURSDAY, MAY 4 karaoke, Geronimo Springs Muse- Club, 411 Silver Heights Blvd. quences. Info 575-744-9137. Truth or Consequences/ um Open House. Info: 575-519-8375. Las Cruces/Mesilla Sierra County Desert Night Acoustic Music Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Lordsburg/Hidalgo County Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Songwriter Camp begins — 6 Deming/Luna County Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dark Sky New Mexico Interna- Club dance — 6-8 p.m. at New p.m. at the Black Range Lodge Stars-n-parks program — 8:55 Downtown Main Street in Las tional Star Party — noon lecture Mexico Old Time Fiddler’s Play- in Kingston. Camp begins and p.m. at Caballo Lake State Park. Cruces. Info: www.lascrucesfarm- in Lordsburg; 6:30 Chuckwagon house, 710 Elm St. Mainstream continues through May 7. Info: Info: 575-496-1735. ersmarket.org. dinner at Dark Sky New Mexico; dancing every Thursday evening. [email protected].

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CYCLES OF LIFE • FR. GABRIEL ROCHELLE ON THE SHELF ADAM PALOMINO Five Friendly Bits of Advice for Motorists

umber one: when you come tion: left hand up for a right turn, left is for you. And please throw your cell ‘Retrograde’ to a stop sign simultaneous- hand out for a left turn, left hand down phone in the back seat where it belongs. Local author turns out Nly with a bicycle rider, please for slow or stop. Some of us also use One last piece of advice: know that intriguing science ction don’t wave the rider through. We try to left hand straight up to signal that we we only ride in the gutter, or shoulder be as observant of road rules as we can. are going straight ahead, but that’s less if you prefer a less pejorative term, Certainly, if no cars are approaching common. Some cyclists use right hand when we feel at risk from four-wheeled AS CRUCES/SILVER CITY — Kate Ste- at a four-way stop, we will slow down, out for a right turn, but that can be con- vehicles. According to the state — and vens’ mission was simple enough: venture brake and glide through. But on those fusing because you motorists (and even national — laws, we are vehicles per- Lto the far-off planet of Buda Praha, which occasions when we come to that stop other cyclists) may think we are simply mitted on the road. It is true: we are to cut all contact with outside planets 20-years pri- at the same time as a car, most of us pointing to something on the roadside. ride as far to the right in the lane, but or, and reestablish an embassy within. observe the stop as if we were driving Three: don’t speed up when you pass sometimes this regulation bites us back, Piece of cake. a car. When you wave us on, it is con- us. It’s much better for us if you keep because when we do that drivers often Things take a turn for the worst, however, fusing to us and, potentially, to you be- a steady pace. Besides, when you have try to pass us without the proper margin when Kate arrives and learns the king of Buda cause one cyclist may go through on those giant diesel pickups, you emit (minimum of three feet; preferably ve Praha has been poisoned. Now Kate nds her- your wave while the next one won’t. I a black cloud of exhaust that is quite feet or the whole lane) between the car self entangled in the thick of a brewing rebellion appreciate your attempt at courtesy, but nasty to ride through. I know that you and us. In car culture, it is hard for us against the monarchy, complicating her mission I don’t want it because it leads to con- think you’re probably doing us a favor to win. We need your further and slimming her chances of making it fusion. The confusion makes for a lack when you pass us fast, but think about help, so please give us out alive. of predictability and, no matter whether it once from our perspective. If you are as much room as you Author E.J. Randolph has a real knack for we drive cars or bicycles, we all need going at 45 miles an hour you will kill are able. We all want to capturing the reader’s attention and maintain- predictability on the road to survive. me, no question about that, especially at be safe out there on the ing her hold; keeping the story from dragging. Two: use your turn signals. I am a ve- my age. I’m a bit more brittle than I was road. There is an effortless ow to her prose, making hicle, legally, but many motorists seem when I was twenty- ve and bulletproof. for a pleasurable reading experience. to forget or overlook that; give me the Four: please make sure to see us. Of- Fr. Gabriel Rochelle is pastor of St Randolph also successfully plays with the signals you would give another car or ten, we cyclists observe people driving Anthony of the Desert Orthodox conventions typically associated with the sci- truck when you are on the road. I don’t cars and trucks who don’t appear to see Mission, Las Cruces, an avid cyclist genre; Buda Praha — while it has its share of have electric ones, although some cy- us or take our presence into consider- and secretary for Velo Cruces, the dystopia-like qualities — is unlike any other clists now purchase helmets or gloves ation. We seek eye contact with you be- local advocacy group; see Velocruces. dystopia before it. Instead of sprawling sky- with turn signals. For the most part, we cause that tells us you are paying atten- org. The church is at http:// scrapers and futuristic tech, there’s a small vil- all use the old-fashioned hand signals tion to us on the road. There’s far less stanthonylc.org. lage and archaic tools and weapons. everybody learned with driver educa- of a margin for error for us than there The universe encompassed in “Retrograde” truly is a captivating one and worth taking the time to explore. HITTING THE ROAD • SUSIE OUDERKIRK Randolph has two book signing events com- ing up in April. The rst is scheduled from 10 Fr. Rochelle, a Man of Many Advocacies a.m. to noon on April 1 at Coas Bookstore in Las Cruces. She will also present a brief talk about ather Gabriel Rochelle has been Sun Tzu and a signing from 4 to 5 p.m., April 25, writing columns of one kind or Father Gabriel Rochelle at the Silver City Public Library. another for most of 40 years. He F Age: 77 writes a column called “Tales from the Lives in Las Cruces Cassock” for the religion section of the Education: BA in classics (Greek/Latin SCHOLARSHIPS Las Cruces Bulletin on the fourth Friday and Philosophy); M. Div. (theology de- of each month, and, of course, shares his gree); Th.M. (master’s in Hebrew, Greek, HMS Encouraging life as a cyclist in Desert Exposure. and biblical studies), M. A. (Celtic stud- ies), Ph.D. (theology and literature). The priest and pastor of St. Anthony Post-doctoral studies at Claremont. Education of the Desert Orthodox Mission at 518 N. Contact: 575-520-1916 (cell) or 323-1038 Applications open for all Hidalgo Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces, Rochelle (home) Website: FrGabrielRochelle.com has lived in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Favorite quotation: “Suaviter in modo, and Grant county graduates Chicago and New Haven, Connecticut. fortiter in re,” which means “Gently in manner, determined in action.” He started writing columns in Las Cru- ll 2017 Hidalgo or Grant county high ces through contact with Bulletin pub- school graduates who are enrolled to at- lisher Richard Coltharp, and currently them. “It is a very sobering lesson in- Atend college during the Fall 2017 semes- teaches in the Honors College at NMSU deed,” Rochelle said. ter/quarter are invited to apply for an $500 col- and online for the national seminary in intervention when it comes to “goat- His writing is most recently show- lege scholarship by Friday, April 14. If selected New Jersey. heads,” the bane of all cyclists. cased in his book “A Staff to the Pil- as an awardee, each applicant will be noti ed “I’ve always liked to comment on In this case, he’s more sensible than grim,” in which he combines his pastor’s by phone or email in late April 2017. All schol- events and issues from a theological and/ spiritual: “I use heavy duty tires and heart for people with his love for Celtic arships will be formally presented at a Hidalgo or religious point of view, going back to tire liners; sometimes heavy duty inner spirituality. According to his website, “In Medical Services Scholarship Program recogni- when I was a campus pastor in central tubes. On the Trek, I have tubeless tires this devotional treasure, he introduces tion event in early May 2017, and a check will Pennsylvania,” Rochelle said. One of his which have proven to be bulletproof so us to nine Celtic saints ( ve women and be disbursed to the student’s university/college. wishes is that more people who are “not far. Out of 7000 miles last year, I had only four men) who embody nine spiritual The HMS Scholarship Program is open to el- religious” will read his Bulletin columns, two ats, both on the road bike, which is themes: simplicity, silence, solitude, a igible high school students in both Hidalgo and because he writes for them as well, he why I went tubeless,” he said. sense of place, spirit, supplication, spir- Grant Counties. said. He also enjoys calligraphy, baking, There are three saints who watch over itual friendship, a sense of mission, and Eligibility requirements for the 2017 HMS Schol- Celtic studies and occasionally birding. those who ride bicycles, Rochelle said. sanctity. Each chapter includes an intro- arship Program include: But it’s cycling that really pumps his “St. Christopher is the patron saint of duction to the saint, heart-felt devotion- • Evidence of 2017 Hidalgo County or Grant pedals. travelers, so he’s a “generic. Pope Pius al essays that support each theme, the County (NM) high school graduation (copy of of- “I was about 13 when I took my rst Xll in 1949 declared Our Lady of Ghisallo saint’s tropar (prayer), and an original cial long ride, in this case about 25 miles. The patron saint of cyclists, and among Or- pen-and-ink drawing.” The book can be high school transcripts or graduation certi - exhilaration, the freedom! Ever since, I thodox Christians, St. Elijah (the proph- purchased on Amazon. cate) am still 13 when I get on a bike, only a et) is the patron of those in vehicles, and As much as he teaches, Rochelle also • Three letters of reference lot more savvy,” he said. Growing up an we often bless cars and bikes on his day keeps learning. From his parishioners, • Veri cation of Fall 2017 (semester/quarter) urban cyclist in Philadelphia, he was on (July 20).” he has been taught “compassion, humil- enrollment in a college/university degree program the edge of the city and could ride out in His interests are many, and so are his ity, service and perseverance.” And he • Brief, personal statement including education- the countryside rather easily. favorite stories. encourages his readers —of both Desert al and career goals and objectives Rochelle can honestly admit to pedal- “One of the best is from Dostoevsky’s Exposure and the Las Cruces Bulletin— “As our mission states, Hidalgo Medical Ser- ing 150,000 miles (“with no cheating!”) “Brothers Karamazov,” from the novel to get on a bike and/or learn how to ride vices positively impacts the health, well-being he said. And that may be an underesti- within the novel called “The Legend of in a city setting. The more riders we have and quality of life for those we serve providing mation. “I clocked just over 7000 miles the Grand Inquisitor,”” Rochelle said. Je- the safer the area becomes,” Rochelle comprehensive, integrated, affordable health- last year,” which is more than on either sus comes back to earth and, once again said. care and education of patients and healthcare of his cars. in prison, confronts the Grand Inquis- Rochelle is very aware that his spiritu- professionals,” said Dan Otero, HMS Chief Ex- He currently rides one of three bicy- itor, who tells him that he will have to ality and his cycling are intertwined ecutive Of cer. cles: a Dahon Vitesse, an Electra Amster- die all over again, because he wanted to “As a Christian, it’s important for me Contact Audrey Coward, HMS executive as- dam (a folding bike he takes on trips), give people freedom. The Grand Inquis- to af rm the unity of body and soul. My sistant, at 575-597-2718 or acoward@hmsnm. and his road bike, a Trek Madone. I won- itor essentially tells Jesus that people physicality is an index of my spirituality. org for more information regarding the 2017 dered if, having such a strong connection don’t want freedom, they want security, I also tie it in with the sense of freedom HMS Scholarship Program. Visit www.hmsnm. with the holy spirit, he enjoyed divine and that is what the Inquisition offers that comes with cycling,” he said. org to learn more about HMS. DESERT EXPOSURE APRIL 2017 • 47

LIVING ON WHEELS • SHEILA SOWDER An RVer Pays it Forward Vers come from all over the world, from all different backgrounds, and Rtheir motivations for RVing fulltime are varied. The one thing they all have in common? Interesting stories. Susie Ouderkirk reads her Desert Exposure while taking a break from When Dennis Jensch moved into Rose Val- helmet tting with the new team’s teal and black logo. ley about a year ago, my rst impression of him was that he was the most upbeat human FOOTBALL FOLLIES • SUSIE OUDERKIRK being I’d ever met, to the point that I suspect- ed him of being fake. But further exposure proved to me that he’s quite genuine, and he has a story that’s worth telling. Ch-ch-ch-changes Born in Long Beach, California, Dennis Full contact women’s team served in the army in Vietnam, specializing in avionics. After returning home in 1970, he continues under new name drove a city bus for several years until his PTSD became too intense. A friend suggest- he Las Cruces Coyotes all-fe- tions. ed he buy a boat and “go cruising.” So he did male full-contact football team So, coaches Billy Avalos and Jamar and cruising up and down the west coast for Tis no longer. There’s a pretty Cotton made the dif cult decision to the next two years. Gradually his PTSD dis- good reason, and Desert Exposure remove the team from the Sugar N’ appeared. readers deserve to know the real sto- Spice League, and move into the WFA, One day he was varnishing his boat when ry. And don’t fret; there is still a team, which was designed “to create the a man asked him if he ever worked on oth- and it’s pretty much intact, and the largest and most competitive women’s er people’s boats. Thus he began his own players are chomping at the bit to hit tackle football league in the world.” successful business, specializing in wooden RVer and former boat repairman Dennis something, but the full-contact “boom In what felt like a far more democrat- boats maintenance, generally working on Jensch relaxes in his Silver City life. (Pho- boom” will happen in different uni- ic and inclusive program, the Coyotes to by Sheila Sowder) sailboats rather than power boats because forms and with a new name. morphed into Las Cruces La Muerte, sailboat owners tend to be “quiet, small-foot- through building his model sailboat program, The Coyotes team was a member the newest member of the WFA. “An- print people with few pretentions.” his empathy for children was growing stron- of the Sugar N’ Spice Football League, other positive,” Avalos said, “is the “Engines take on salt water for a coolant, ger, and that his fear of rejection and his so- which is a lot like the Lingerie Football WFA has three divisions depending on which goes almost above the boiling point,” cial defenses were disappearing. His philoso- League (yes, there really is a Lingerie a team’s experience, so we were able Dennis said. “All live matter is parboiled. So phy became “Some people will like me, some Football League, and it’s exactly what to be in division three as a new team.” every time you start the motor, you’re killing won’t.” it sounds like.) As the Coyote team According to the WFA website, in plankton. And in the new economy, sailboats Eventually Dennis knew it was time to members and coaches developed into 2007, the WFA opened its doors to fe- are out because people don’t have time for drastically change his life, so he gave up his a cohesive unit, we started learning male athletes across the nation, regard- slow trips. The new trend is toward 50-foot, business and began traveling around in an what was expected of us as members less of their nancial status. The WFA’s 100 mph boats that travel from yacht club to RV with the goal of nding a home where he of Sugar N’ Spice. And it wasn’t what nonpro t business model changed the yacht club in record time. felt comfortable and needed, and which was we, as a group, wanted. sport by charging franchises 70 per- “The marina used to be fun. Ninety per- closer to his daughters and their families. His In addition to charging each player cent lower fees than other women’s cent of the boat owners were middle class. rst experience with Silver City was acciden- somewhere in the neighborhood of leagues in operation. Furthermore, Craft people. We had shing, barbeques, kids tal when he took a wrong turn out of Deming $600 to participate, Sugar N’ Spice has 75 percent of the money raised by the and dogs running around. Now the marina is and ended up spending a couple of days here rules about the age and weight of the WFA was invested right back into the sterile; the middle class is gone. Boat owners because of a snow storm. players, as well as the nature member teams and their play- seem to care more about possessions than “That snowstorm was one of those unex- of the uniform. Age: 40 ers. The WFA also creat- experience.” pected things that have directed my life,” he and under. Weight: 175 ed unique rewards for Throughout his life, Dennis held fast to his said. and under. Uniform: member teams and belief that experiences should always take So why did he return and decide to stay? barely there. players by provid- priority over material goods, and he tried to “The people,” he said. “In Long Beach peo- About 75 per- ing jerseys, play- instill that belief in his children. Every sum- ple wear earbuds and sunglasses to cut them- cent of the Las off travel money, mer from 1974 to 1984 he would pick up his selves off from other people. Here people Cruces Coyotes championship rings, girls from Artesia, where they lived with their love to talk to each other, even to strangers, didn’t t into these pa- championship uniforms mother. He had converted an old Sunbeam and there’s no stigma for your lifestyle. The rameters, me included. and broadcasting of the Na- Bread truck to an RV, and had even installed whole town has that avor. Even Walmart is The players and coaches tional Championship on ma- the forerunner to his current wood-burning clean and friendly. agreed that we existed to jor sporting networks such stove. (“Those stoves have been responsible “I can make a difference here. I saw all the play real, full-contact foot- as ESPN3, Root Sports, and for many conversations with other RVers,” he volunteering, and got the idea for my own ball with all the protections Comcast. told me.) He and his two girls would travel way to pay it forward.” that go with it. Helmets, of So, this team moves for- around the country for several months, see- So he has put the word out through his course. Full pads. Shirts that cover ward in a new direction, but one that ing new places and having adventures. contacts in the downtown coffee houses and our torsos. Pants that cover our butts. feels familiar. La Muerte will play About 10 years ago, the change in the ma- businesses that he’s available for woodwork- Rules that ensure the safety of the ath- teams with names such as Acadiana rina’s atmosphere inspired Dennis’s rst vol- ing and repair tasks. His card calls it “Tools letes as well as the entertainment of Zydeco, Detroit Dark Angels and the unteer project. No longer allowed to play at and Talents to Share” and encourages people the fans. Pittsburgh Passion. La Muerte mer- the marina, children seemed to be spending “to live joyfully even in the midst of dif cult So a change was necessary. The de- chandise — T-shirts, towels, jackets — all their time playing video games. He found- time.” cision to switch leagues came about are available at Team Rebel Sports fan ed a program of model boat building where That’s the story of one RVer who was for several reasons, said head coach store at fanstore.teamrebeldirect.com/ parents and kids could get creative together. looking for a place to contribute and found Billy Avalos. lameurtafootball and by calling 1-800- In its last year (four years ago), almost 1,000 a town that welcomed him. But he is only “Athletes come in all shapes and siz- 736-1896. models were built by families sharing the ex- one of the many RVers that pass through our es. That’s one of the great attractions “La Muerte plays its rst game Sat- perience, and Dennis was told by numerous park every year, some of whom decide to to football. Larger strong players are urday, April 8 in Salt Lake City,” said parents that it was the best time they’d ever stay and make Silver City their home. Who on the line, quick, lean players usually Avalos. The rst home game is April spent with their kids. knows? You may be lucky enough to meet are receivers or secondary, and skilled 29 at Oñate High School, 5700 Mesa In 2008, Dennis was diagnosed with a one of them at a coffee house someday. Be are in between,” Avalos said. “When Grande Drive. malignant tumor that was pressing against sure to ask to hear her story rst-hand. You’ll we were told that the Sugar N’ Spice his epiglottis and affecting his vocal chords. enjoy the experience. league was having an age and a weight In 2016 Desert During one of his chemo sessions, he met a limit, I would have lost two thirds of Exposure writer 12-year-old girl and wished her speedy recov- Sheila and husband our team.” Susie Ouderkirk got ery. Jimmy Sowder have lived As a player-safety coach for the USA the opportunity to “Thank you, sir,” she replied, “but I’m ter- at Rose Valley RV Ranch Football League, Avalos noticed the do something she’s minal. I’m going through chemo to advance in Silver City for ve group recently endorsed the Wom- longed for all her the treatment research.” years following four years en’s Football Alliance which followed life: play football. Humbled, Dennis stopped complaining of wandering the US from NCAA rules: 11 players, standard uni- Now she has been taking the ball about his illness and decided to use it as Maine to California. She form and equipment, (not short shorts and running with it and sharing an impetus to change. He discovered that can be contacted at [email protected].. and half shirts), and no player restric- the play-by-play with our readers. 48 • APRIL 2017 www.desertexposure.com