Postcard Harmony Discovery exposure Page 8 Page 30 Page 36 Arts & Leisure in Southern New Mexico Our 20th Year! • September 2015 Volume 20 • Number 9 2 • SEPTEMBER 2015 www.desertexposure.com www.SmithRealEstate.com Call or Click Today! (575) 538-5373 or 1-800-234-0307 505 W. College Avenue •PO Box 1290 • Silver City, NM 88062 Quality People, Quality Service for over 40 years! HEAD FOR THE HILLS – Cool off in a MIMBRES RIVER HACIENDA – 20- SOUTHWEST STYLE – Right in PRETTY AS A PICTURE – This cabin in the woods near Lake Roberts. Acre spread with river frontage and Town! Great location - walking Spic and Span Tyrone home Built for effi ciency, economy and ease, irrigation – 7.2 ac. Water rights with distance to schools. Spacious fenced this solar-powered low-maintenance mountain home has it all – lovely wood laminate super farm land. Modern charming adobe home back yard for the kids and pets - lots of bonus fl ooring throughout, spacious patio and makes a perfect getaway. 4.2 acre lot includes woods, has 3 BR 2 BA with courtyard, beamed ceilings, rooms for activities. 3 BR, 2 BA, Southwest stucco wildlife and seasonal stream Secluded and private, double fi replace and front porch with sweeping exterior and easy-care landscape. Secluded inner backyard that accesses town park/open- yet high enough in elevation for a good cell signal! 2 views. Also included are large barn/workshop/ patio. Hardwood fl oors. Fireplace and more. space. 3 BR, 1 BA, quality appliances and a BR with vaulted ceilings and wonderful views – Only storage and corrals. All for $495,000! Garage/workshop. Loads of potential! Priced to great buy at $129,500. MLS #32451 $169,500 – Better see it soon! MLS 32515 MLS # 31867 sell at $189,000. MLS #32517 GREAT INVESTMENT PINOS ALTOS RD. HIDEAWAY – COZY MOUNTAIN HOME – 9 IN THE PINES – Your own spot PROPERTY – 1.3 Ac property on This 2 acre homestead has plenty of Acres with modern passive solar in the forest will never be more room for your family and friends. 4 bedrooms affordable. Rosedale Rd. has nice double-wide home upstairs + Master BR downstairs, LR with home and it borders the National Forest with 2 BR 2 BA, + another 3 BR 1 BA rental woodstove and built-ins, custom kitchen with on 2 sides! Horse barn/workshop too! $15,000 buys this 1/3 acre lot in Trout or guest qtrs.., + spacious Morgan storage dining area, & large laundry room. Lovely wood Home has under-fl oor heating, custom Valley. Community water system, tall pines, building, + 2 spaces currently rented to fl oors. Separate garage/storage/workshop + cabinets, 3 BR 2 BA and great views. PRICE Peace and Quiet. Call today! MLS# 31569 other mobiles. Solid income – this place can carport area. All located on a wooded/secluded REDUCED to $229,000! MLS # 31007 spot with city water between Silver City and PA. pay for itself! Only $115,000. MLS # 32368 Only $225,000. MLS # 32523 Western Institute for Lifelong Learning WHATEVER YOUR AGE, COME LEARN WITH US. WILL Lunch and Learn Series Begins 1 hour lecture, 12- 1 PM Free and open to the public. September 16 Jim Redford presents The Architecture of Politics September 23 Lindee Lenox presents National Cemeteries and Their Management Fall Social Course Sign-up Wednesday, September 2nd 5:30 PM September 30 Global Resource Center on WNMU Campus Julian Lee presents Meet instructors and sign up for courses. Why Birds are Reptiles Visit www.will- learning.com for information on our $75 a year membership and all the WILL Fall Courses. WILL Offi ce WILL Offi ce Hours: Room 108, Juan Chacon Bldg Tues. – Th urs. 9am-3pm WNMU Campus, Silver City, New Mexico Visit us on Facebook [email protected], 575-538-6835 DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2015 • 3 A new home? We just found ours! SILVER CITY PROPERTIES JOINS THE BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® REAL ESTATE FAMILY Two leading names in real estate have come together to create exceptional real estate experiences for buyers and sellers. Known for being a forward-thinking, high-tech real estate agency with agents embodying the qualities of integrity, honesty, extra effort, and knowledge, Silver City now has the marketing power of a brand that has been part of the American home for over 90 years. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Silver City is changing the business of real estate. If you’re looking to buy a home, sell your property, or even if you are an agent looking to join us, we invite you to drop by our office, visit us online at bettersilvercity.com or call us at 575-538-0404. Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Main Office: Mimbres Office: 120 E. 11th St., Silver City, NM 2991 Highway 35, Mimbres, NM Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Office: (575) 538-0404 Office: (575) 574-8798 www.bettersilvercity.com www.mimbresvalleyrealestate.com [email protected] [email protected] Patrick Conlin, Broker MLS# 32494 • $109,000 MLS# 32481 • $27,500 MLS# 32477 • $49,500 MLS# 32522 • $60,000 MLS# 32493 • $200,000 ATTRACTIVE 7.85 ACRES NEAR THE DOS GRIEGOS RE-SALE LOT, 0.736 PRIME VIEW LOT! Spectacular views! 10 ACRES OFF ELIAS RD. NEAR FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE FT. BAYARD GAME REFUGE. Fenced, acres, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, Rural subdivision with underground BAYARD GAME REFUGE. Private, CENTER OF TOWN, near other amazing views, a private well, nice WOODED, PANORAMIC VIEWS. A utilities and community water secluded, wooded, great views. major retail. Property is currently trees. Old single-wide conveys but great deal! Adjacent lots to the system. Water meter in place Great building sites, southern rented at $1,500/month until needs lots of work. east & west are also available. exposure. Adjacent property is June 2016. Nearly 1/3 acre, 220 electric, RV space/connection in also for sale, see the rear. Office areas, storage, + large open room. MLS# 32514 • $124,800 MLS# 32532 • $28,000 Western touches throughout. Located on taxiway of Casas Custom rustic barn wood accents, Adobes Airstrip NM69. Perfect lot MLS# 32499 • $179,900 horse shoe curtain rods and for hangar-type home. Site built, The well crafted log style home vintage lantern exterior lights. MLS# 32525 • $72,000 MLS# 32537 • $283,000 modular or manufactured housing sits on over 8 acres in the valley of Large den features wood stove. NEWER CONSTRUCTION CLASSIC ADOBE HACIENDA (single & dblwide) allowed. Luna, NM with plenty of room for Kitchen features oak cabinets and 3BD/2BA HOME IN LORDSBURG. 3BD/1.75BA PLUS OFFICE, IN TOWN Underground utilities including family or hobbies. There is a barn breakfast bar. Private back porch CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, SPLIT ON 1/2 ACRE. Great Views, private water available. Fantastic mountain for 4H animals and a special Hogan area perfect for entertaining in FLOOR PLAN, 2 CAR ATTACHED courtyard. Charming interior with views. Services nearby include that is a great escape for peace any weather. Oversize metal 2 car GARAGE. Corner lot, vaulted high ceilings, saltillo tile floors, stores, gasoline/diesel, restaurants, and quiet. Nice garden area started garage with work benches and ceilings, some fix-up needed. solid wood doors, large windows clinic, lake and post offices. Near and senior water rights that come swamp cooler. Mature landscaping HUD homes are sold as-is. HUD with wrought iron detailing, endless recreational opportunities with the property. If you’re ready with large pines and roses. Corner case #361-372360 To submit original light fixtures. This home is in the Gila National Forest and Aldo for the lifestyle change, this is your lot with paved driveway and offers visit HUD Home Store. close to the Boston Hill open space Leopold/Gila Wilderness areas. opportunity, don’t hesitate. additional parking. area, great for hiking. 4 • SEPTEMBER 2015 www.desertexposure.com MATTRESS • FURNITURE PICKAMANIA!!!! UKELELES ACOUSTICA FROM GUITARS FROM $59.95 MUSIC Accessories GUITARS AT including: strings, $99.95 picks, straps ,tuners, FROM cases, capos, amps, electric pedals and $429.95 TBS MORE!! 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The services she provides include: • Laparoscopic hysterectomy and reproductive surgeries • Contraceptive and hormone management • Treatment for incontinence • Infertility evaluation and treatment • Early pregnancy confirmation Dr. Randall is now accepting new patients. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans welcome. Ask us about preventive care services your health insurance may cover at no cost to you. To schedule an appointment, please call 575-543-7200. 905 S. 8th Street • Deming, NM 88030 • 575-543-7200 • DemingWomensCenter.com Kathryn Randall, M.D., FACOG Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology DESERT EXPOSURE SEPTEMBER 2015 • 5 Publisher CONTENTS Richard Coltharp 575-524-8061 • [email protected] 6 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK • WILDLIFE WORLD 27 TALKING HORSES • DOING THE RIGHT Predators under attack by Elva K.