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Albuquerque Film & Music ExperienceVolunteer Spirit Still Needed Water Smarter Restless Leg Syndrome Recipe Box
The Albuquerque Film & Mu-sic Experience, in its third year, offers a full week of
music, one-of-a-kind films and the chance for people to interact with filmmakers, actors and performers.
Created and Executive Produced by Ivan Wiener, the event honors film, music and all storytelling through the arts in Azlbuquerque. The unique week-long celebration has attracted the participation of many industry leaders and luminaries from New Mexico productions, world markets and Hollywood.
“This year’s festival is going to truly be an extraordinary event,” said Ivan Wiener. “With events including a ‘Reel’ Dog Fashion Show, art and photography exhibits, panels, workshops, A Night of poetry and spoken words with Jimmy Santiago Baca, and many celebrities and industry
members in attendance. All of New Mexico takes part in the excitement and comes out for one of the leading international film festivals worldwide with attendees, filmmakers, and artists from around the globe.”
The program features domestic and international movies, food events, panels, a wide range of live music, special workshops that include pitching a project, screenwriting and even one on how to use drones in this day and age of filmmaking.
For full schedule of the events, and to buy tickets visit www.abqfilmx.com.
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By Martin Frentzel
Older Americans probably remember President John F. Kennedy’s immortal words:
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
Today, despite the age of the “selfie,” those words stand true. Volunteers provide critical services for government agencies with tight budgets. If you want to make a difference, fulfilling opportunities
exist to educate children, restore historic buildings, or provide services to parks and refuges.
HISTORICORP – Maintaining conservationist Aldo Leopold’s century-old house in Tres Piedras requires a lot of elbow grease. Periodically, there is flaking paint to scrape, railings to stain, and broken boards that need replacing. Do all that, then it’s time apply fresh paint. It’s more than a district ranger like Chris Furr can handle when he’s also out using a
drip torch to reduce fire danger through controlled burns, completing reports, assisting the public and supervising employees.
Fortunately, Historicorp was founded in2009 to provide a “Workforce for Saving Places.” Historicorp hires experienced supervisors like contractor Bob Fulton who know how to make the repairs to historic buildings. Bob and others also have the ability to teach volunteers how to maintain buildings with historically accurate materials and techniques.
The volunteer workforce preserved 22 historic structures in eight states in 2014, including Leopold’s cozy bungalow in northern New Mexico. They provided 13,000 hours of labor to maintain the country’s priceless conservation heritage. To learn how you can help, visit www.historicorps.org, or call (303) 893-4260.
STATE PARKS – “I love working the desk,” says Cindy Chapman, a member of the Friends
of the Rio Grande Nature Center, one of New Mexico’s 35 state parks. “I get to talk to people from all over the world.”
The Nature Center has ponds that attract waterfowl, feeders and bird houses for perching birds and a cottonwood bosque that is home to hundreds of bird species. It’s also common to see coyotes, beavers and other wild mammals there, right in the middle of Albuquerque.
Darcy Schalip, volunteer coordinator for New Mexico State Parks, says the agency has about 3,000 volunteers annually.
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Ray Thomas is a City of Albuquerque retiree who volunteers as a Hunter Education instructor.Photo by Martin Frentzel
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Those include 91 camp hosts, numerous members of 19 active friends groups, aquatic education volunteers, archaeology site stewards, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Supporting the parks through an existing friends group is probably the best way to assist parks at this time, Schalip says, because many parks don’t have the staff necessary to coordinate volunteer efforts.
GAME AND FISH – Teaching kids to hunt and fish are rewarding activities. Anglers should volunteer with Kevin Holladay, 505-476-8095. Potential Hunter Education instructors should call Jennifer Morgan at 505-222-4722.
VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – The state’s newest wildlife refuge, just 2 years old and found in Albuquerque’s South Valley, needs volunteer educators, too.
Refuge Manager Jennifer Owen-White says the urban refuge needs leaders and those who can assist with activities during school field trips (training provided); volunteers
who can help with monthly open house events, and some who can staff outreach events at local festivals and events.
To learn more visit www.fws.gov/refuge/valle_de_oro/ Or email [email protected]
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Bob Fulton coaches HistoriCorps volunteers at the Aldo Leopold house in Tres Piedras last October.Photo by Martin Frentzel
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By Michael C. Parks
New Mexico’s Medicaid program changed considerably in the past year,
directly affecting seniors age 60 and older, along with several hundred thousand others. Some of the changes affecting seniors have been very beneficial, albeit imperfectly
implemented and confusing to many, while at the same time resulting in problems for seniors transitioning either to or from other coverage. The changes have been accompanied by new terminology, adding to potential confusion.
For many years, the main ways seniors could get Medicaid coverage were by qualifying for
“SSI” cash assistance, receiving care in nursing homes, getting into a home- and community-based services “waiver” program, or qualifying for one of three limited benefit “Medicare Savings Programs” (covering Medicare premiums and, under one called “QMB,” cost-sharing). All those eligibility categories used low income and/or assets tests - e.g., SSI’s maximum income level is only 75 percent of poverty - and limits on the number of slots in the waiver programs created extremely long waiting lists.
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, New Mexico renamed its redesigned Medicaid
program “Centennial Care.” At that time, the state implemented a new eligibility category for adults ages 19 to 64, not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, with countable income up to 138 percent of the poverty level. The state calls this category, known nationally as Medicaid Expansion, “Other Adults” eligibility. There is no assets test for the coverage. However, income eligibility is calculated using a new methodology based on income tax rules, called “MAGI” (Modified Adjusted Gross Income). In addition, the scope of service coverage is governed by an “Alternative Benefit Plan,” which differs from the regular Medicaid package.
Another important change implemented at the same time was the addition of the “Community Benefit,” consisting primarily of home- and community-based services that had previously been available only under the waiver programs. It is now available to all otherwise eligible Medicaid beneficiaries with a nursing facility level of care need, including beneficiaries who get need-based exemptions from the Alternative Benefit Plan coverage. The waiver program for persons with developmental disabilities still
exists intact, but the others have been absorbed into Centennial Care. Higher income individuals can still wait for a “slot” to open up, but Centennial Care capped the number of such slots for five years.
Seniors can still get Medicaid coverage by receiving SSI, nursing home care, or Medicare Savings Program coverage, or by getting what had been called a waiver slot. However, under those eligibility categories the old income and assets rules still apply, not MAGI. Apart from confusions that can often arise from differing financial eligibility rules, services packages, and terminology, problems can arise for persons transitioning between coverages. For example, individuals with “Other Adults” coverage will lose it when they get Medicare, and thereby lose their automatic eligibility for the Community Benefit. And they will encounter different financial eligibility rules for other types of Medicaid coverage, including consideration of assets.
Mr. Parks, long with the Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices, has joined the staff of the Senior Citizens’ Law Office. Further information on Centennial Care’s changes is available at www.hsd.state.nm.us.
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It’s Prime Time to water. To help people get the job done without wasteful, unnecessary watering,
the Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has free classes on landscape irrigation and drip irrigation once a month on Saturdays at the Central New Mexico Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave. NE. Room 101. The first class was held in April. The remaining classes are:
• May 16 • June 20 • July 25 • August 22Participants can take part in both
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In the irrigation class, you’ll learn how much water your lawn actually needs and how to water lawns efficiently and effectively. In the drip irrigation class, experts explain how drip irrigation systems work, and how to install and maintain drip irrigations. Participants also learn how much water non-lawn landscapes need.
Water Authority customers who are attending the classes for the first time will receive a $20 credit on their bill for attending one or both classes. Repeat participants are welcome but will not receive the rebate.
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Do you suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome? Sufferers often find RLS symptoms
difficult to explain and refrain from communicating them to their doctor. Symptoms may include an indescribable urge to move or itch-ing and tingling sensations inside the legs.
In fact, the National Institute of Health reports that millions of those affected by RLS go undiagnosed because their symptoms are embarrassing or attributed to other ailments. Research published by the
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Try the following poses, which are good for quieting the mind and legs before bed. Always consult your physician before beginning a new fitness regimen.
Seated Forward Fold• Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you. • Inhale, lengthen from tailbone to crown. • Exhale and fold forward from hips, not from the waist. • Take the hands to the feet, or loop a strap around the feet.• Hold for five full breaths, then release.
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Santa Fe Spotlight
By Barb Armijo
What is the Santa Fe Century? As its organizers describe,
“It’s a hundred miles of history passing under your wheels.”
This first major cycling event in the spring in the Southwest is more like 103 miles long and is scheduled this year for May 17. While it is for the experienced cycler, there are plenty of recreational runs for the whole family at this event.
The 100 miles – all in one ride, in one day – starts at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, at the corner of St. Michael’s Drive and Hospital Drive. Then it continues west on Zia road
along the Turquoise Trail, through the old mining towns of Madrid and Golden, across the mineral rich Ortiz and San Pedro mountains, across the Estancia Valley through the villages of Cedar Grove and Stanley, and on to the very old village of Galisteo. After 100 miles, you are back in Santa Fe.
For cyclists who just want to conquer 100 miles, the Century is the place. For the hearty folks who want to make it a race, there is a timed 100-mile ride called Gran Fondo and a 50-mile timed ride called Medio Fondo. For the less zestful cyclists, there are
also 25- and 50-mile “out and back” routes.
The mission of the Santa Fe Century is to get people cycling and to have fun doing it. The event has gained popularity over the past 30 years, and now more than 130
people volunteer to make it a success.
There will be many mountain bike as well as road bike opportunities in Santa Fe the week leading up to the Santa Fe Century. For more information, visit www.santafecentury.com.
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By Barb Armijo
Some days competitive bicycle racer Jerry Shere gets what he calls, “the quits,” like most of
the rest of us.“It is the thinking that I should
hang up cycling, at least at this level,” he said. “Then I think about
it a little longer and I decide that the alternative is not that attractive. I can’t imagine sitting on a couch getting out of shape.”
And just like that, the quits are gone.
Shere keeps doing what he does – competing at the highest level in cyclocross, a sport that shreds athletes half his age and younger. He is the general manager at Sport Systems, a retail sports store in Albuquerque, and puts in more than 120 miles a week on his bicycle. Cyclocross is the competitive outlet for his cycling these days, and it is not easy by any stretch.
Cyclocross, invented by Europeans possibly as early as the 1900s as a way to stay in shape over the winter, has increased in popularity over the last 60 years in America. The sport consists of many laps of a short - 1.5- to 2-mile - course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to
quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount.
“It’s go-hard from the gun,” Shere said. “There are no lulls. We go hard the whole way for periods of time for 40 minutes to an hour, with half an hour of warm up and 15 to 20 minutes of cool down.”
Shere’s athletic career started with cycling, then triathlons and then cyclocross. He and his wife of 30 years, Tove, have been in this together most of their married life. Tove, 62, was hooked on cyclocross with her husband. She is a three-time national champion in her age
group, as well as a full-time teacher and coach at Santa Fe Prep. The couple took up cyclocross in 1998, and they entered their first national event in 2000.
Shere has been working and training in Albuquerque since 1969. He worked mostly in the automotive industry in Santa Fe, did marketing for a home builder and started as the general manager at Sport Systems two and a half years ago.
Staying fit at any age is difficult, said Shere, who also is a Nordic and alpine skier. But he is determined, despite age, to keep at it. Like all athletes he has his nagging injuries.
“Injuries are a constant for an endurance athlete,” he said. “Very few athletes spend time uninjured, but the trick is managing the injuries. If you are testing yourself, you are in and out of injuries.”
His cyclocross career has netted him several milestones. The most recent was taking third
place in his age group at the USA Cycling National Championships in Austin in January. His other accomplishments in the sport include:
• A silver medal at nationals in 2000;• Participation in five world triathlon championships;• Competing in Switzerland, Italy, Canada, England and all across the U.S.“It’s fun to go to the big shows,”
he said. “We have a very good cyclocross team in New Mexico.”
Cyclocross season runs from September through early December, with races nearly every weekend. Shere said the sport, while challenging, is very inclusive and encourages people of all ages to give it a try. He said it lends itself to camaraderie. People of all skill levels are willing to help, include you in training and cheer you on at the races, he said.
Staying happy and healthy, said Shere, is something for which everyone should strive.
“If, at 70, I can encourage one person to get off the couch, well,
mission accomplished,” he said. “I would suggest finding something that will engage you in life, is fun and helps keep you as fit as you can be.”
But cyclocross is more than just exercise and competition. Shere said he has become quite the bicycle mechanic and is intrigued by the strategy aspect of the race.
“There’s nothing like being prepared for the race, right down to the tire selection,” he said. “Whatever a person does, I suggest finding something that is endlessly interesting to you.
“Whether you pick cyclocross, triathlons or you go sky diving, there has to be a social aspect,” he said. “For me, some of my best friends are in this. It’s a great community.”
To get involved in cyclocross, visit the New Mexico Cyclocross Community on Facebook or visit Shere at Sport Systems, 6915 Montgomery NE.
Andy Drescher at P2M Cycling, 9132 Montgomery Blvd. NE, also offers training and conditioning workshops and classes.
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He Has The Mettle For The Pedal: Cyclocross Competitor Amazing At 70
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By Shannon Wagers
Laguna Pueblo, about 45 miles west of Albuquerque, can claim many distinctions.
It is the largest of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos in area (777 square miles, comprising six villages) and second-largest in population - 5,374 residents, according to the 2010 Census, plus many more tribal members living off the reservation. It is also the youngest pueblo, established in 1698. It is the only pueblo with a written constitution. And it is the only pueblo to have elected not one, but two Anglos to the office of tribal governor. These were the Marmon brothers, Walter and Robert.
Born in Ohio in 1845, and trained as a civil engineer, Walter Gunn Marmon came to New Mexico in 1868, as a member of a surveying crew and settled at Laguna in 1871. He was joined there the next year by his younger brother, Robert, also an engineer and surveyor. Both Marmon brothers married into the tribe, became fluent in the Laguna language and were accepted as tribal members. They lived at the pueblo for the remainder of their lives.
Their story, and Laguna’s story, is told in a delightful new book,
Laguna Pueblo: A Photographic History, by Lee Marmon and Tom Corbett, published this year by University of New Mexico Press. Lee Marmon is Robert Marmon’s grandson and an award-winning photographer whose work is showcased in the book along with other historic images. Tom Corbett is a retired physician who lived and practiced at Laguna in the 1960s.
Walter Marmon’s first employment at the pueblo was as a teacher and missionary. He was paid jointly by the U.S. government and the Presbyterian church. Later he operated a trading post with his brother and continued to work as a surveyor. In 1880, he was hired to plat the new town site of Albuquerque and lay out the streets. It was his idea to promote the territory’s mineral resources by naming New Town’s east-west avenues Copper, Gold, Silver, Lead and Coal—names they still bear.
Like his brother, Robert Marmon also taught school, both at Laguna and at nearby Acoma Pueblo. In addition, he ran cattle, operated a modest hostelry and served as Laguna’s first postmaster.
The Marmons also kept up their missionary work on behalf of the Presbyterian church, which led to a schism within the tribe.
Many Catholics and followers of traditional native beliefs resented the growing Protestant faction. After an incident in which two ceremonial kivas were destroyed, some of the traditionals relocated a few miles to the east of the main village, where they founded the satellite village of Mesita.
Despite the factionalism for which they were largely responsible, both Marmon brothers served on the Tribal Council and helped to draft its first constitution. Robert was elected governor for a one-year term in 1880. Walter held the same post in 1886. They were among the very few white men ever to serve as governor of any pueblo. (Solomon Bibo, who served as governor of Acoma at around the same time, was another.)
In 1882, the Marmons organized a unit of mounted militia to defend against raids by the Apaches and Navajos, who had fallen into the habit of helping themselves to the pueblo’s crops and livestock. Walter Marmon, a Civil War veteran, assumed the rank of colonel and took command. The other officers included Robert Marmon and their two recently-arrived cousins, John and Kenneth Gunn, both of whom also later married into the tribe. Their dress uniforms featured
gaudy epaulets, plumed helmets and copious amounts of gold braid.
Officially designated Troop F, Company I, Third Battalion of the New Mexico Volunteer Militia, they were known unofficially as the “Marmon Battalion”—a tongue-in-cheek allusion to the more famous Mormon Battalion, a 500-man force of Latter-day Saints who marched through New Mexico on their way to California during the Mexican War of 1846.
The Marmon Battalion, whose actual numbers were far below battalion strength, participated in several campaigns against the Apaches, guarded trains and occasionally chased outlaws. It was not officially disbanded until 1917. Though the militiamen were supposed to have been paid while on active duty, the Territorial Legislature, which was chronically short of funds, instead issued them promissory notes called “Certificates of Indebtedness.” But these were never honored. Finally, in the 1930s, Robert Marmon was able to secure modest pensions for the surviving members of the battalion.
Walter Marmon died in 1899, Robert in 1933. Scores of their descendants still live at Laguna today.
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By Barb Armijo
It’s no secret to those who know me. I’ve proclaimed it on social media. I am a Bobby Flay
fanatic. There are times I binge watch four episodes of “Brunch with Bobby” on a Sunday morning. It’s all good. Nice, wholesome, delicious cooking show with a good-looking, wholesome…er, OK. Never mind. This is a Mother’s Day story.
So I decided to find recipes to share with you that mix Bobby Flay’s spectacular-ness with my New Mexico-ness. Let’s see how the two mesh together. I also add a Mother’s Day cocktail to spice things up even more.
Hope you enjoy. Here is the menu:
Tortilla Espanola – Bobby FlayQuelites – spinach, pinto beans,red chile flakes – Armijo/HerrerafamilyPeach Bellinis cocktail, just a funcocktailFlay’s Tortilla EspanolaIngredients• pound Yukon gold potatoes, half peeled, half skin-on, small diced• Salt• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed• 2 tablespoons canola oil• Freshly cracked black pepper• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika• 12 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus some sprigs for garnish• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus some sprigs for garnish• 4 piquillo peppers, drained, patted dry and sliced• 1 cup coarsely grated Manchego cheese• Goat cheese, optional
DirectionsBring a small pot of water to a
boil over medium heat and add the potatoes. Season the water with salt, to taste, and cook until a knife inserted into the center of a potato meets some resistance, about 5 minutes. Drain well and put the potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
Heat the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and canola oil in a medium cast iron pan over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Add the par-boiled potatoes, season them with salt and black pepper, to taste, add the smoked paprika and fry until they are golden brown. Line the same baking sheet with clean paper towels and transfer the potatoes from the skillet with a slotted spoon to the sheet.
Melt some additional butter to a 6-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Season the beaten eggs with salt and black pepper, to taste, and add the fresh parsley and thyme leaves. Add ¼ of the mixture, about 3 eggs, to the pan, and lightly scramble them using a fork. Spoon a line along the center of the omelet
with some of the piquillo peppers, Manchego cheese, soft goat cheese, if using, and the potatoes. Roll the finished omelet onto a serving platter and garnish it with some parsley and thyme sprigs.
Recipe courtesy Bobby FlayBarb’s Family QuelitesIngredients• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 clove garlic minced• 2 large bundles of fresh spinach (remember it reduces)• 2 cups of cooked, strained pinto beans• ½ cup of chopped onions• Red pepper flakes (mom called them semillas)• Salt and garlic salt, to taste
DirectionsWash and dry spinach. In large sauté pan, add olive oil.
Heat oil, but don’t let it smoke. Add garlic, but don’t let it burn. Stir in spinach, cover for a bit until it wilts, stirring often.
Add onions, and stir in for about 10 minutes. Add the pinto beans and crushed pepper, cover and let simmer until spinach is nice and green and the whole kitchen smells incredible. I know Bobby Flay would find a better way to explain that.
Peach Bellinis• 2 large peaches, diced• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• 1 teaspoon sugar• Bottle of ProseccoBlend and strain everything
except the Prosecco. In a large wine carafe, add mixture to the bottle of chilled Prosecco, pour. Keep chilled.
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What separates The Neighborhood from other communities is its commitment to resident’s wellness. We believe a full life should include longevity and well-being.
Stroke prevention and recovery come into focus throughout May as we promote healthier bodies for life. Join us to learn smart tips for stroke prevention. And find out how our stroke rehabilitation program has earned our hospital The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation. This includes:• Advanced stroke technologies• Around-the-clock rehabilitation nurses• Frequent visits by rehabilitation physician*• Personalized goals
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Taurus, your focus throughout the year should be on security and stability in all
areas of your life. Because you have an innate desire for being accepted and loved, there is a capacity for being vulnerable. These tendencies are inherent
with your number, the passive and obliging number 6, implying emotion, daily balance, harmony and listening to those around you.
You tend to function most comfortably in your materialistic surroundings and evaluate your achievements and level of confidence based on physical acquisitions. The element associated with your sign is earth and symbolized by the bull. A Taurus cannot contentedly subsist
without an expansive array of his/her stuff. While this mindset can become a deterrent to overall happiness, change is not something you are comfortable pursuing.
Being drawn to your partner through an unyielding emotional connection is essential for your happiness and well being even though you are habitually self-absorbed. Even so, you have succumbed to love and will remain resolute in your relationship.
Your overall financial position remains comfortably stable even though you tend to be overly lackadaisical about monitoring it. Your partner is not comfortable with this disconnect and would appreciate some additional
attention in this area. Your health is generally good, but only when you persevere in getting regular exercise.
Your zodiac stone, the emerald, represents inherent planetary vigor. This stone is closely associated with reliability, truthfulness and companionship. Employing these traits for stress reduction, centering, and overall comfort, you possess an abundance of talents and can access your bountiful energy to advance them in a calm, consequential, enduring manner.
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By Martin Frentzel
It was a wet winter in south-western New Mexico, which should mean a colorful spring
and a great time to visit the state’s rock garden campgrounds to enjoy desert wildflowers.
“I think the yellow poppies are my favorite,” says Robert Apodaca, manager at Rockhound State Park southeast of Deming. “They are so picturesque you can see them from I-10. With the moisture we received this winter, we are expecting a big bloom this spring.”
Apodaca has worked at all three state parks in the southwest corner of the state – Pancho Villa, City of Rocks and Rockhound – but if he has to recommend one place to see the spring blooms, he will stick with Rockhound. “Some of the cacti at Pancho Villa have been killed by hard freezes,” he explains. In addition, Rockhound is on the western slope of the Little
Florida Mountains, and the name Florida literally means “flowery.”
DESERT ALIVERockhound State Park was
established in 1966, and the English name reflects the park’s reputation for providing agate, jasper and chalcedony. Visitors
are allowed to take home some samples of the park’s mineral attractions, which certainly are not as easy to find as they were almost 50 years ago when the park first opened.
The native plants garden at Rockhound was started in 2003, and now has more than 120 species.
This is an attraction all plant lovers should see, and spring is the time to do it.
OTHER ROCK GARDENSRockhound State Park and New
Mexico’s other Interstate 10 parks see peak visitation in March when the warm weather draws campers outdoors. This route is familiar not only to residents of the Land of Enchantment, but also to many snowbirds who pass through our state either going to Arizona for the winter or returning to their summer homes in northern states.
Another highway dotted with rock garden campgrounds is U.S. 54, which connects southern New Mexico to Oklahoma, Kansas and beyond. Oliver Lee Memorial State
Park is approximately 15 miles south and east of Alamogordo.
“The Torrey yuccas are the first to bloom, typically in March,” said Howard Thomas, a park ranger who has worked at Oliver Lee since 1988. “We also have the claret cup cactus, which has nice red flowers, and the greasewood is covered with little yellow blooms.”
Wendy Justice, the manager at Oliver Lee, says the park did
not receive much moisture this winter, so predicting a big bloom there could be misleading. Still, depending on summer rains it could be possible to see the orchids that bloom in Dog Canyon. “That could happen between March and August,” Justice said. “It all depends on nature.”
Oliver Lee is on the west slope of the Sacramento Mountains and right up Highway 54.
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Wellness is a choice. There are several dimensions of wellness and staying fit is one of them. Our community has two swimming pools and fitness centers. Work with our fitness trainer to develop your own personal exercise program. A commitment to wellness is one of the ways we differ from other communities.
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Camping reservations for many New Mexico State Park sites can be made through www.nmparks.com. For more information about these desert flowers and camping and hiking opportunities, here are some contact numbers:
Rockhound State Park, Deming, 575-546-6182.Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, 575-531-2711.City of Rocks State Park, Faywood, 575-536-2800.Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, Alamogordo, 575-437-8284.Valley of Fires Recreation Area, BLM, Carrizozo, 575-648-2241.
For help identifying plants, try to find a copy of “Flowering Plants of New Mexico,” by Robert DeWitt Ivey.
The spring bloom of wild poppies can be amazing following a wet winter at Rockhound State Park near Deming.Photo by Martin Frentzel
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Learn to be a Professional Caregiver!
Classes Now Forming
Do you have a compassionate heart and wish to make a difference in a senior’s life? You could be in a new job in one week by enrolling in our 35 hr. Professional Caregiver Course at the Comfort Keepers Academy. You’ll learn the skills it takes to care for seniors who wish to remain in their homes, including being a great companion, personal care skills, transferring/mobility and understanding the many challenges of aging. Caregiving jobs are highly rewarding and the hours are flexible. Tuition: $100 for coursework, workbook & testing. Call 232-7070 to enroll or send email to [email protected] with your interest.
COMMUNICATION THERAPY
Dementia, Coma, Non-responsive Wakefulness CAN be helped. Allison Edwards, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, Integrative Communication Specialist. 505-407-9602.
COMPUTER TUTOR
Computer tutor - Got a new Apple Device? Struggling with a new OS? Whether you want to enhance your skills or are looking for support, I will help with all your Apple issues: call John at 505-263-0462
ESTATE PLANNING
AFFORDABLE ESTATE PLANNINGFixed rate services for seniors.Wills, Transfer on Death Deeds,Powers of Attorney. FantinaBecker, Esq. [email protected]
HANDYMAN/YARD/LANDSCAPE
Carpenter-Cabinet Maker Handyman, free estimates - small jobs welcome. Established 1969. Call Mike at 884-4138.
Handyman - Swamp cooler, winterized, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Affordable door and window replacement, bath and kitchen remodels. Free estimates. Call 463-4744
L’s Repair and MaintenanceElectrical/Plumbing/Swamp Coolers, Etc.Leroy SilvaJM License/Handyman(505) 382-4716
PR LandscapingLawn care – Tree Trimming – Yard Work – Reliable – HonestCall 319-8430
HEATING/AC/PLUMBING
HELP WANTED
Seniors Helping Seniors!Only the highest quality, best trained caregivers work for Comfort Keepers, and we’re recruiting for part-time positions to work in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Must be at least 21, pass background check and have reliable vehicle. In-home care experience preferred. We only hire the best! If that’s you and you want to become a Comfort Keeper, apply online at: CK184.ersp.biz/employment or call 232-7070 Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. EOE
Now hiring top notch, experienced Caregivers. Are you available for long shifts and 24 hour shifts? We have the best pay and benefits. Call 217-7030 for more information on joining our amazing team at Home Instead Senior Care!
HOMES FOR SALE
This brand new 3 BR/2 Bath Cavco doublewide, located in the Albuquerque Meadows 55+ mobile home park, comes with many upgrades. The open floor plan is accented by pretty tape and texture walls, cathedral ceilings, and laminate wood flooring. The large gourmet kitchen has cabinets & counters galore. This amazing buy includes refrigerated air and a full factory warranty. Call Pat or Craig at 821-1991.
Great value on this spacious 1,440 sq. ft. home located in a cul-de-sac of the Albuquerque Meadows 55+ senior mobile home park. Perfect for entertaining, this 2 BR/2 Bath home features a large master BR, a large kitchen with all appliances, lots of storage space, refrigerated air, and a separate bonus room. $32,900. Call Pat or Craig at 821-1991.
Located in the Albuquerque Meadows 55+ senior mobile home park, this lovely 2007 Cavco, 2 BR/2 Bath home has a beautiful kitchen with a breakfast nook, lots of cabinets, and a pretty bay window. All appliances are included and the home has refrigerated air, cathedral ceilings, tape and textured walls, and a nice storage shed. $35,500. Call Pat or Craig at 821-1991.
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MANICURE/PEDICURESenior Special Manicure and Pedicure $302 blocks North of I-40 on Rio Grande Blvd NWCall Pat 505-259-4503
MISCELLANEOUS ERRANDS & SERVICESErrAnns Are UsNeed help running an errand? A ride to the Dr’s office, mall, grocery shopping, drug store, taking the dog to the Vet? ErrAnn’s R Us would love to help you. Call Ann Cantwell 505 839- 4517 Licensed & Bonded
PAINTINGRNB Painting & RenovatingInterior/Exterior, Drywall repairs, Carpentry, Doors, Handyman. Free estimates. Best work/best price. Lic. #365217. Bonded & insured. No job too small. Call Ray 850-4169
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REVERSE MORTGAGECall for a free reverse mortgage brochure from Northern New Mexico’s premier reverse mortgage specialist, John Ruybalid,NMLS#201470, Mortgage Partners - Santa Fe, 320 Paseo De Peralta, Ste. E, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505)690-1029, www.nmreversemortgage.com
WANTEDWWI and WWII Memorabilia Korean-Vietnam Vet.Looking for military items. Call Bert at 505-254-1438.
WANTED: Mission Oak furniture and other antiques from the early 1900s, especially Arts & Crafts style. 505-252-0376.
VOLUNTEERSCasa Esperanza seeks 1-2 persons to help our Give Hope A Ride program, every 2nd Saturday of each month. 8:30 to 1:30. Tasks include paper work and assistance with auction. Training provided with minimum 6 month commitment. [email protected]
Second Saturday monthly, 8:30 to 1:30, help with Give Hope A Ride auction near Central and Wyoming to benefit Casa Esperanza. Tasks are paper work and car lot help. Training with 6 month minimum commitment please. [email protected]
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP
(Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following opportunities. For more information call 764-1616.
Adelante Development Center, IncBenefits Counseling Center:Volunteers are needed to answer phone calls and questions and help people complete a benefits check –up, which is easy to use, computer – based form. You must be able to answer phone calls pleasantly, following a basic script, and perform administrative tasks like printing & faxing. Typing, to complete computer forms and other data entry tasks, is required. Training will be provided. Various two and four hour shifts are available between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Adelante’s Back In Use DME Donation DriveBring your gently used durable medical equipment to support the needs of people with disabilities in New Mexico.When: Friday and Saturday: March 20-21, 2015Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Where: 3900 Osuna Blvd NE, AlbuquerqueThis donation drive is being held in conjunction with United Access, a mobility/wheelchair vendor. We will be accepting used durable medical equipment only (wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, etc.) Stop by to donate and see the latest in accessible vehicles (provided by United Access). If you have questions, please call Back In Use at 505-341-7171.
Albuquerque International Sunport Ambassador Volunteer:The volunteer will assist directing airport travelers and visitors in navigating the Albuquerque International Sunport and provide answers to questions regarding a variety of information. Parking will be provided for the volunteers.This program operates 7 days a week. Please commit to at least one 4-hour shift per week. Please indicate below which shift you would most likely be interested in. There are three different shiftsavailable. You can decide which day/days you would like to volunteer. Please call 764-1616.6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Albuquerque Reads ProgramVolunteer tutors are needed for the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). The Albuquerque Reads Program is located at three elementary schools. Tutors will play an important role to help kindergarten students get on the early track to success through reading. Volunteer tutors are needed for:
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ClassifiedsOne hour a morning, Once a week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysAlzheimer’s AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter invites those interested to become volunteers. Volunteer positions are varied and can involve clerical work, event participation, health fairs, group facilitators and Helpline counselors. Some positions require background check. Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association. Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you.Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog foodTo make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863. Grain-free food is especially needed.Animal Humane New Mexico Clinic Receptionist: Two-Hour Shifts Available Four Days per Week. Volunteers needed to answer incoming phone calls, give information on spay/neuter and shot services and schedule appointments. Training providedQualifications: good phone skills and computer proficiencyOne Volunteer per 4-hour shift needed. Shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through ThursdayCatholic CharitiesSenior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required)Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical
appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required.Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator:Answer phones, confirm ride requests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets. Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class. 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Manzano Mesa Senior Center Van Drivers: Van drivers are needed at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center to drive for various in-town and out- of-town trips. Volunteers are reimbursed for lunch and admission on trips they drive. Volunteers are required to join the Retired and Senior Volunteer program and must obtain a City of Albuquerque City Operators Permit, (COP). Please call 764-1616. The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council Needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues. Council members advocate on behalf of FGP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and
in-kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 764-6412.Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Is looking for volunteers age 55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child’s life. Foster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background check, physical, and tuberculosis test. Foster Grandparent volunteers serve one-on-one with children, working with them to build their social and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance, meals while on duty, pre-service and monthly trainings, and recognition throughout the year. Volunteers can also receive a small stipend if they meet the income guidelines. Call 764-6412 for more information and to apply today.Meals on WheelsKitchen Aide: volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Drivers: Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Use of personal Vehicle is required).Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Please apply if you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly.Time commitment: 3 hours per week, any day Monday-Friday.
Ronald McDonald House Family Room VolunteersVolunteers are needed to greet families and sign them in, maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week. Please call 764-1616. 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
The Senior Companion Program (SCP)Is seeking seniors to visit and assist other seniors in their homes: Senior Companions: Are 55 years of age or older, Volunteer 20-40 hours a week, Work with frail, at-risk, and/or isolated/homebound elderly, Senior Companion benefits include: Mileage reimbursement, Supplemental accident and liability coverage while on duty, Annual recognition event, Stipend for those who are income eligible, Initial and monthly training, Meals reimbursement SCP volunteers assist clients with paying bills, grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments, and light housekeeping. Most importantly, they provide companionship and develop friendships with their clients. Senior Companions can also provide respite service to family caregivers. The assistance Senior Companions provide to clients and their caregivers oftentimes allows recipients to remain in their home rather than being institutionalized, alleviates loneliness and helps to maintain a connection to their community. This service results in major health care cost-savings for seniors, their families, and communities. You Can Be a Senior Helping Seniors.Call 505-764-1612 for more information.The StorehouseVolunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes, package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic. Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am -12 noonYou will receive hands on training. Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers. RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616. Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center at 5221 Palo Duro NE.We are now accepting handmade items for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day. We are in need of handmade baby and men items and a variety of other crafts all year long. Crafts are on consignment with 90% going to the crafter. We are looking for used books for our Free Lending Library; we can put out 100 books each day, so please keep the books coming. For further information call 888-8105
We believe that every moment matters. Maybe that’s why so many families believe in us when it comes to choosing a hospice provider. For more information or to receive our free DVD, “Hospice and Your Loved One,” call 505-821-5404.
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CalendarCOMMUNITY EVENTS
May 8, 15, 22Friday nights in Old Town: May 8, The Pleasure Pilots, a six-piece band specializing in old school styles of rhythm and blues and original music; May 15, The Noms, a six-member group with rich vocal harmonies; May 22, Breaking Blue, a folk and acoustic music band, 7-9 p.m. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.
May 92015 Festival of Asian CulturesThe Asian American Association of New Mexico 16th annual celebration of Asian cultural entertainment, food and exhibits Saturday May 9th, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NMEntry to the festival is FREE!Participating Cultural Groups Include:Cambodian, Chinese, East Indian, Filipino, Hawaiian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Middle Eastern, Nepali, Tahitian, Thai, Vietnamese and more.For Information: Davis Begay, [email protected], (505) 293-2322https://www.facebook.com/events/434520863364159/
May 9-10Herbfest at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Road NW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Herbfest celebrates springtime with herbs, wildflowers, and native plants for sale, arts and crafts for sale, live music, guided bird and nature walks and crafts for kids. Free admission. Call 343-1373; visit rgnc.org.
May 10Mother’s Day Celebration in Historic Old Town, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a free concert, shopping, and great food. National Institute of Flamenco will perform, 1-2 p.m.; the soulful tunes of Tracey Whitney Trio will follow, 2-4 p.m. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.
May 14Parkinson’s Support Group2nd Thursday, May 141:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Palmilla Senior Living10401 Golf Course Rd. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
May 14 Senior Speaker SeriesAdvanced Planning – A topic no one wants to talk about.Thursday, May 14 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Palmilla Senior Living10401 Golf Course Rd. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114Seating is limited - Please RSVP to (505)903-6189
May 16Manzano del Sol Village – 5th Annual Grandma’s Garden Plant Sale9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th 20155201 Roma Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87108Kick off your Spring garden with some goodwill and entertainment. Manzano del Sol Village will be hosting its 5th annual Grandma’s Garden Plant Sale in our campus’ rose garden courtyard. Everything from herbs, annuals, and perennials will be for sale. All proceeds go to the resident endowment fund, and did we mention there will be live entertainment along with master gardeners available to answer your toughest questions? So come see us, we will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Website: www.good-sam.com/manzano
May 16Heritage Day at Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road, Corrales, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the historic heart of the Village and explore New Mexico’s agricultural and cultural traditions. Activities include wool production, blacksmithing, traditional music and art and more. Free admission. Call 898-3915; visit cabq.gov.
May 19Alzheimer’s Support Group3rd Wednesday, May 1910:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Palmilla Senior Living10301 Golf Course Rd. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
May 21May 21st from 4 – 5:30 Switching Gears – Retirement Lifestyle Planning.REDW 7425 Jefferson NE AlbuquerqueFree Workshop. You will learn: 1) Why it is important to have a plan for what you will do in retirement, 2)That everyone goes through a transition cycle and how to minimize the tough phases, 3)How your values, strengths, passions and purpose help you create your retirement vision, and 4) Steps to create your retirement lifestyle vision. Register at [email protected].
May 21Salud y Sabor, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 5:30 p.m. A free evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.
May 23-25Horno Oven Bread Baking Demonstration, at Petroglyph National Monument, 6510 Western Trail NW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pueblo Bread Baking. Loaves will be available to purchase for $5. Free event. Call 899-0205; visit nps.gov/petr.
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May 2-30Placitas Artists Series Arts Exhibit and Reception, at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church (six miles east of I-25 on NM 166/Exit 242 in Placitas), gallery hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday. Artists Reception on Sunday, May 17, from 2-3 p.m., free admission. The exhibit features the art of Gary W. Priester, stereograms; Cheri Reckers, silk fiber arts; Audrey Ross, jewelry; and Jeannie Sellmer, oil painting. The May 17 reception precedes a 3 p.m. concert, “Chamber Music Potpourri,” featuring Willy Sucre and Friends performing works by Antonín Dvořák. (Tickets are required for the concert.) For details, call 505-867-8080, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.placitasartistsseries.org/
May 21-2310th Biennial Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta, May 21–23, 2015 – With a wide array of fiber arts exhibits, classes, fashion shows, vendors, and special events, the Fiber Arts Fiesta returns to EXPO New Mexico in the Manual Lujan Complex for this special three-day event. Judith Roderick, artist, silk painter, and quilter, will be the featured artist of the Fiesta and will showcase her incredible quilts. The Fiesta is open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10am–5pm. For more information, visit http://www.fiberartsfiesta.org/fiesta.html.
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May 5, 12, 19, 26Dance class on Tuesdays: ¡Baile! Cuban-Style Salsa/Casino, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth St. SW, beginners 6-7 p.m., intermediate 7-8 p.m. Admission
$5-$10, (pay what you can). Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.
May 30A Night in the 40’s: Big Band Swing, at New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Visitors Center, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live big band swing with featured performers, The American Legion Band and The Dukes of Albuquerque. Free admission. Call close to the date to check for cancellation, 256-2042. Visit cabq.gov.
HEALTH
Adapted Aquatics taught at the UNM’s Therapy Pool. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, mobility, flexibility and range of motion. 50+ Sports and Fitness Program instructors conduct all classes. Call for costs and times, 880-2800.
MUSIC
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Sunday Chatter, at The Kosmos, 1715 5th St NW, 10:30 a.m. Chatter weaves together traditional and contemporary classical music with programs that include a reading by the poet/speaker. Admission $5-$15. Visit chatterabq.org.
May 9, 16, 23, 30Art in the Afternoon: at Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, 2000 Mountain NW, 2-5 p.m. May 9, Frank McCulloch y sus Amigos performs; May 16, Sax Therapy performs; May 23, Guitarist and composer Jose Salazar; May 30, Cali Shaw performs. With food and Art in the Afternoon. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.
May 23Concert: Breizh Amerika Collective, at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, 8 p.m. Innovative musicians from Brittany, France, and the U.S. create and produce original music. Admission $12-$17. Call 843-7270; tickets available at holdmyticket.com/checkout/event/187016.
MUSEUMSFirst FridaysFirst Friday Fractals, at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m. Explore the world of fractals in this award-winning planetarium show. Admission $5-$10. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.
THEATRE
May 2-3Ballet Repertory Theatre presents “BRT Favorites,” at KiMo, 7-9 p.m. Celebrate 25
years with BRT Favorites. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522. Visit HoldMyTicket.com or brtnm.com/Home.aspx.
May 10Sunday Movie Musicals at the KiMo: The Band Wagon, 2 p.m. Stars Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse. A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition. Tickets $6-$8. Call 768-3522 or 311.
May 16The 9th Annual Southwest Funnyfest, to help benefit New Mexico AIDS Services, at KiMo, 7:30-10 p.m. A night of non-stop, side-splitting, no-apologies comedy with four top female comedians. Tickets $22-$32. Call KiMo, 768-3522; visit HoldMyTicket.com.
May 20NM PBS & Film: Limited Partnership, at the KiMo, 7 p.m. Decades before The Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8, one gay couple, a Filipino American and an Australian, fell in love and over the course of 40 years took on the U.S. government to fight for marriage and immigration equality. Free admission. Call 277-2121, KiMo, 768-3544; visit communitycinema.org.
May 23The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound, a documentary film by Katrina Parks, at KiMo, 1:30-5 p.m. From the late 1800s through the 1960s, 100,000 pioneering young women became a part of New Mexico history serving as waitresses at Albuquerque’s famous Alvarado Hotel, La Castaneda in Las Vegas, La Posada in Winslow, Ariz., and Harvey House restaurants along the Santa Fe Railroad From Chicago to California. A Q&A session will follow. Free admission/registration required. Call 768-3522 or 311.
May 24Sunday Movie Musicals at the KiMo: Silk Stockings (1957), 2 p.m. Stars Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse. A musical remake of Ninotchka. Tickets $6-$8. Call 768-3522 or 311.
May 31Sunday Movie Musicals at the KiMo: Finian’s Rainbow (1968), 2 p.m. Stars Fred Astaire, Petula Clark. A mysterious Irishman, Finian, and his beautiful daughter Sharon, arrive one day in Rainbow Valley, a small Southern town of tobacco sharecroppers in the mythical state of Missitucky. Tickets $6-$8. Call 768-3522 or 311.
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Cognitive ability and stress management are central to operating functionally,
peacefully and with confidence. Traditional wisdom and modern research have excellent evidence for those wanting to prevent cognitive decline and enhance their current state. The key is to eliminate compromising factors and focus on excellent, targeted nutrition.
East Asian medicine posits that brain disorders may be due to patterns such as excessive stress, repeated burdens (leading to depletion), improper nourishment, or from obstructed pathways that prohibit the brain (and other organs) from receiving nutrients. The brain is believed to be like marrow in that it is enclosed within a boney matrix, harboring deeply concentrated nutritional data. When these chambers are adequately functioning and filled with proper nourishment, a human being will function peacefully and successfully.
Modern research also lends to these ideas documenting that the following factors may pose a higher risk for diminished brain health: genetics, head trauma, alcoholism, tobacco use, untreated heart disease, diabetes, toxic chemical exposure (workplace hazards), declined oxygen intake (apnea, diminished lung function, immobility), chemotherapy, untreated mental illness and lack of exercise. These factors may increase the challenge to restore brain health, but it is possible to heal the brain and produce new neurons. It’s called neurogenesis.
Genetics, trauma and chemotherapy may pose obvious limitations in terms of prevention, but many other factors in the list can be avoided. If you are working with someone with severely damaged brain function, be reasonable and patient. Not every condition can be easily healed or reversed. This is why prevention is such a big deal.
Prevention begins with managing blood sugar. Some experts are calling Alzheimer’s “Diabetes 3.” Consistently high blood sugar can create insulin imbalances throughout the body, including diminished insulin output by the pancreas (converts sugar/glucose so it’s available to the body) and insulin
resistance in the brain. Insulin resistance in the brain occurs when the brain cells become overwhelmed and turn off communications (no longer absorbing), leaving parts of the brain to starve.
This is an oversimplification, but the point is that too much sugar - including those from breads, cereals, juices and sodas - too often, can overwhelm the body and damage the brain. Additional hazards from excess insulin roaming the body include cardiovascular system damage. The more sugar you consume, the more insulin you produce (until the pancreas gives up, that is), which taxes the heart, reduces overall health and constricts blood flow to the brain.
Blood flow to the brain is an essential first step in nourishing and healing any damage. Exercise daily to feed your brain. If you get creative and walk a new path or take a dance class for exercise, you will double up on brain benefits because you will further strengthen neuropathways. Exercise boosts caloric needs, so be ready to replenish with protein and complex carbohydrates, such as salads (including green leafy veggies) and whole grains (such as oats or quinoa).
Get creative about hydration. Make a diluted green tea (hot or cold) to take the place of high-caffeine and high-sugar beverages. Green tea always comes out a winner in brain health, in part due to a chemical component called theanine, which provides a unique opportunity for both focus and relaxation.
Toss a few blueberries in water for a berry excellent brain infusion. Blueberries are low in calories, high in fiber and packed with antioxidants. They contain high concentrations of both anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in a unique synergy that protects against brain cell death. They have been studied as a potentially positive agent in prevention of brain diseases such as Parkinson’s. Eat a cup a day and
keep brain disease away.Another trick to add to your brain
health repertoire is to consume more fat. That’s right, fat. No, not fried chicken, but rather Omega 3 fatty acids available in foods like fish, avocados, walnuts and flax seed. Take an Omega 3 supplement daily for brain, cardiovascular and whole body health. Since the brain is about 60 percent fat, it relies on heart healthy consumption of fat to operate.
Many people are using coconut oil daily for health and specifically for brain health. Research is still in the early stages of determining just how effective it is, but coconut oil used daily may lend positive chemical nutrients that prevent and potentially reverse degenerative brain conditions. Some nursing homes are adding the oil to the diets of their residents, and some doctors recommend it due to increased clinical evidence.
Coconut oil is a medium chain triglyceride that is converted into a brain-friendly ketone, which functions as brain fuel. Try a tablespoon in coffee, tea or warm water daily. Start slowly as it may create a digestive upset or change in bowel function. The idea of low carbohydrate diets and high MCT fat supplementation has worked wonders for some, including many with epilepsy, but it may not be for you.
Everybody is different, and everyone has a unique way of metabolizing and assimilating foods and supplements. Try these ideas, talk with your doctor, and above all else, do research. Learning something new is one of the best ways to encourage neurogenesis. Learn about your brain and experiment with what works. The healthier your brain is, the less likely you are to experience depression, anxiety and other factors that take a toll on relationships. It’s never too late to heal a brain. Nourish your brain, and nourish your life.
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you from getting out and enjoying our cool New Mexican mornings and evenings. Walking can mean a healthier life, increased energy levels, decreased stress and it’s a great way to socialize. Best of all, it doesn’t break the bank.
Researchers at the University of Georgia discovered that older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of
maintaining independence by 41 percent by participating in a walking exercise program. Study co-author M. Elaine Cress said, “Our study found that walking offers tremendous health benefits that can help older adults stay independent.”
The study group met three times a week, initially walking 10 minutes, gradually working up to 40 minutes at a time over the four-month study. Ten-minute warm-up and cool-down periods were also emphasized.
The breathing capacity (aerobic capacity) in the walking group increased by 19 percent over the course of the study. The comparison group who attended sedentary classes instead of walking showed a decrease of 9 percent in their aerobic capacity.
Immobility is the enemy of seniors. Keeping active can delay onset of loss of function that can occur with age. Yale Medical School
researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment; low physical activity; slower gross motor coordination; having poor lower-extremity function; and being
hospitalized. Women are also more likely than men to become disabled in their later years.
The Harvard School of Public Health evaluated the health of more than 13,000 women who had reached the age of 70. Women who regularly walked at a moderate pace had much higher odds of staving off disease and aging successfully than their counterparts who didn’t exert themselves beyond leisurely, easy walking. Picking up the pace beyond just moderate intensity may be very beneficial. The women who walked at a very brisk clip increased their odds of successful aging by three-fold. The benefits of exercise were equal for women across all weight ranges.
In the Honolulu Heart Study, men who walked at least 1.5 miles per day had a 50 percent reduced risk of developing heart disease compared to men who walked less than 0.25 miles per day. Walking speed did not matter as long as the distance was covered, and overall, risk decreased 15 percent for each half-mile walked per day.
The authors believe that these findings support the promotion of walking as a “behavior that can prevent or delay the onset of disease.” The ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol is also improved with “fitness walking.” This is moderate intensity walking
where one may breathe a little harder than usual but can still keep up a full conversation. Fitness walking strengthens the muscles of the legs, buttocks, back and abdomen, which are considered the muscles of posture. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes for support.
Dr. John Regan of the Texas Back Institute states that “taking a walk regularly is one of the best things you can do for your back.”
Dr. Michael Pratt of the CDC’s Physical Activity and Health Branch states, “ We used to think that once you got to a certain age, it really didn’t matter anymore, but what we are finding out is that even men and women into their nineties can see major increases in cardiovascular fitness and strength with regular physical activity. Don’t forget about the benefits of walking on the brain!”
Claremont’s Scripps College researchers showed that walking improved reaction testing, reasoning and performance on two of three memory tests.
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You can prevent pests in some cases by treating the soil around your garden plants
with food-grade diatomaceous earth or ground pepper. Very few insects will crawl through those materials.
It is helpful to monitor your plants to see what pests may be present. If you have a night light in the area, that may attract some potential pest beetles and moths, which you might otherwise not know of their presence. You can also put yellow sticky traps in various parts of your yards. They will attract
various pest insects. I have had good luck using bright yellow, stiff paper and coating it with petroleum jelly. A white bucket filled with water and a cup of liquid soap to destroy the surface tension will also attract some pests and they will drown in the bucket.
Spraying infested plants with a mixture of half water and half isopropyl alcohol, mixed with a dash of dishsoap will also kill many insect pests. Make sure to test this product, and others mentioned, on some leaves of any plants that may be sensitive, so they aren’t negatively affected.
It is also a good idea to put pieces of flat boards, about a foot by two feet, on the ground in various places in your garden. Many pests will use these boards to hide and you can find them in the morning and dispose of them.
Aphids ( Aphididae)Aphids are very small, soft-bodied
insects. Some of adults may have wings, others are wingless.
Aphids are sometimes called plantlice and their common names often reflect the plants they prefer. They produce a honeydew secretion that is very popular with ants, particularly Crematogaster spp. (nicknamed acrobat ants). Aphids feed on the plants by sucking sap and they can spread viral diseases, cause galls to form and in some cases, cause the leaves to curl.
Three common pest aphid species
are the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), the cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii) and rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosae). The green peach aphid feeds on various vegetables including lettuce, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes and others. The cotton aphid feeds on cotton, citrus, asparagus, beans, clover, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and other food plants as well as begonia, ivy, violets and even weeds. The rose aphid feeds on roses and will also attack house plants.
Many other species of aphids will get on most garden crops. The best control is to routinely spray the plants with a pressure wash to dislodge the aphids which will fall to the ground and become prey for spiders and other predatory arthropods. You can mix two cups of food grade diatomaceous earth in a gallon of water and spray the plants as well. Another good spray consists of ½ water and ½ Listerine mouthwash. This spray will discourage lots of pests on your plants. This mixture is also a very good mosquito repellent.
You can also put some soapy water in a yellow bowl and attract aphids which will drown. They are attracted to the color yellow. You can also trap them by putting petroleum jelly or honey on yellow index cards. You don’t want to spray pesticides as you will kill many insects that like to feed on aphids, such as praying mantids, ladybird beetles, green lacewing
larvae, Syrphid flies, soldier beetles and some wasps. Spiders, small wrens and other birds feed on aphids and will be endangered by pesticides. Never let any plants in your yard be sprayed by commercial applicators. They will kill far more beneficial arthropods than pests.
Cutworms (Noctuidae)Cutworms can be pests in gardens.
They are the larval (caterpillar) stage of miller moths that we often see gathered around our lights at night. There are several species found throughout the United States that are pests. The larvae are thick-bodied, hairless and marked with stripes. They never have spots as the webworms do. There are many beneficial insects that feed on these caterpillars. Cutworms are mostly nocturnal, hiding in shallow holes or under stones near the host plants. They will also climb fruit trees at night to feed on the leaves. One species, the variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) feeds on a variety of plants, including grasses, vegetables and ornamental plants. If you suspect you have cutworms, you can put out corn meal. They will eat it but won’t be able to digest it and they will die. Also put barriers of diatomaceous earth around plants you want to protect. Next month I will cover some more garden pests.
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