The January 22, 2013 issue of the Zine, the premiere source for entertainment, music, arts and travel news in Ruidoso, Lincoln County and southeastern New Mexico.
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OTERO COUNTYKent Quick/ Texico, Alamogordo
Chamber of Commerce, White Sands National Monument, Hampton Inn, Motel 6, White Sands Missile Range, Super 8 Motel, Imax/Space Hall, Hol-loman AFB, Plateau Expresso, Boothill RV Resort, Alamo Tire, 84 Lumber, Gerald Champion Hospital
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Federal Credit Union, Artesia General, Yucca Health
LEA COUNTYOcotillo Golf Course, Hampton
Inn, Hospital, Lea County Inn, Coun-try Inn and Suites, Iron Skillet Café, Event Center, Albertsons, Denny’s, Ranchers Steak House
CHAVES COUNTYRoswell Chamber of Commerce,
Visitor Center, IGA Lawrence Broth-ers, UFO Museum, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Dennys, IHOP, Farmers Market, Albertsons, Days Inn, Farley’s
LINCOLN COUNTYRuidoso Chamber of Commerce,
Ruidoso Athletic Club, Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Apache Travel Center, La Quinta, The Lodge, Hub-bard Museum, Jorge’s, Lincoln Tourist Center, Smokey Bear Museum in Capitan
Terrific resources inRoswell, Chaves County
Three resources which benefit the community are the Roswell SAFE Coali-tion, Crime Stoppers, and Neighborhood Watch.
Richard Lucero and Steve Wolfe are the two men who ensure the programs run smoothly. Lu-cero serves as the Alarm Administra-tor for the Roswell Police Department. Both Lucero and Wolfe are advisors for Neighborhood Watch, and are very much involved in the Chaves County Crime Stoppers, and the Roswell SAFE Coalition.
The Roswell SAFE Coali-tion’s mission is “to build and strengthen the capacity of Ro-swell and Chaves County; to create and sustain a safe, healthy, and uni-fied community.” The program does many things, including: conduct-ing children’s fingerprinting events, publishing a weekly safety column in the local newspaper, and actively promotes and participates in the an-nual National Night Out event each August, and arranges safety classes for the public.
The Chaves County Crime Stop-per’s website “. . .encourages you, the citizens of southeastern New Mexico, to get [criminals]. . . off the streets.” Remember, Crime Stop-
per tips are completely anonymous. The Crime Stopper’s call center is near Houston and no one will know who you are or recognize your voice. The number to call: 1-888-594-TIPS (8477).
Neighborhood Watch was initiated in the 1980’s becoming
dormant in later years. However, in 2008, the program was revital-ized and is strong today. Neighborhood Watch meetings are a “great opportunity to get to know your neighbors,” stated Wolfe. It is a perfect occasion for neighbors to become proactive
in helping to reduce crime in the com-munity. Citizens of Roswell help to be the “eyes and ears,” and are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the Ro-swell Police Depart-ment.
If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood, or need addi-tional information, please contact the Roswell Neighborhood Watch (575-622-SAFE) or email Steve Wolfe at [email protected]. As always, if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, contact the Roswell Police Department (575-6924-6770).
The Roswell Police Department thanks Mr. Lucero and Mr. Wolfe for the services provided to the com-munity.
Chaves County Crime Stoppers
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Gayo Mountain Sumatra Fair Trade organic coffee
This coffee is similar to most Sumatrans in its subtly sweet full body, yet offers a cleaner than typical mouth-feel that becomes thicker as the roast progresses. This bean results in a very pleasing cup for all those who love bold coffee. Sumatra Gayo darker roasts enhance the inherent earthy and choco-laty undertones, while maintaining its famously low acidity and heavy body.
This particular coffee was im-ported by the Organic Products Trading Company of Seattle, and comes from the Gayo Linge Organic Coffee Coop-erative. The cooperative was founded in 2008 in the Bener Meriah area on the island of Sumatra in Western Indonesia. The group is composed of more than 1,000 farmers from villages throughout this central mountain area in Sumatra known for its Gayo coffees. Cooperative members are not only coffee farmers but also village collectors (local trad-ers) and government leaders of the local villages. The cooperative stresses the involvement of the village govern-ment leaders in helping its producer group encourage other coffee farmers and members to join and participate in Gayo Linge. The cooperative evolved from an organic coffee producer group organized by the current cooperative chairman, Mr. Shalat. He is a local coffee agent (trader) who has bought parchment coffee from village collectors to sell to local exporters. Aside from being a trader, Shalat is also a small coffee farmer who intends to focus on growing the cooperative’s reputation as an international producer of quality coffees. Gayo Linge’s immediate goals are to train and build capacity among
its members to improve the quality of its coffees. All members of Cooperative Gayo Linge Organic Coffee are tradi-tional small-holder coffee farmers that depend mainly on coffee for their living.
Many families were forced to abandon their coffee gardens during the armed conflict in Aceh Province, and as a result of the violent past, some members of the cooperative are widows. The coffee farmers are of Gayonese, Javanese and Acehnese ethnic origin. They live in simple, mostly wooden houses; most have access to electricity, but drinking water supply is insufficient during the dry season. While the farm-ers’ major source of income is coffee (which represents 60 to 90 percent of total household income), most families also sell vegetables, fruits and palm sugar, and most adults work as hired la-borers (in home or road construction, or picking of coffee and weeding in other coffee farms) during the off-season. Borrowing money during the offseason is a common practice and most obtain an interest-free loan from local traders or collectors.
GLOC is relatively new to Fair Trade, but the cooperative is making advances in developing its strategy for management of community develop-ment funds. Farmers want to invest in developing reliable and safe drinking water sources and to improve roads not yet accessible by car. Most members’ farms are located one hour by car to the cooperative main warehouses; however, two regions are not yet accessible by motorized transport. Cooperative mem-bers are also interested in building an export and GLOC processing facility.
dancing in the Park with HEAL
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is hosting Lincoln County’s first ever staged mob flash dance at Wingfield Park on Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read that right. Right smack in the middle of win-ter, on Feb. 14, hundreds of people will be dancing in one of Ruidoso’s favor-ite parks as part of the global campaign, “One Billion Ris-ing” – an activist movement to bring global attention to the epidemic of violence against women and girls.
One Billion Rising began as a call-to-action based on the staggering statistic that one in three women, or one billion women, in the world will be beaten or raped during her lifetime.
The idea to host the dance in Ruidoso came from EcoServants Executive Director Stephen Carter during a conversation in which Carter asked HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell if the Nest was going to sponsor such an event.
DJ Pete Davis has joined up with HEAL to provide some rockin’ music for the flash dance. Music will begin at 12:15 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., the theme song “Respect” by Aretha Franklin will be played and the mob flash dance will begin. HEAL chose the hour from 12 to 1 p.m. so folks can attend during their lunch hour. If anyone with a physical challenge needs a chair for chair dancing, please call Sue Francis at the Nest so HEAL can accommodate.
The flash dance will also be video-recorded for use on the HEAL website, Facebook and Twitter ac-counts and YouTube and Vimeo channels.
Julie Gilliland is the HEAL board secretary and also part of the plan-ning committee. “HEAL decided to
plan a public dance to celebrate our successes in our mission and to bring attention to this shocking statistic. It just shows how much more there
is to do. The Nest’s success is largely due to our community’s
involvement so hosting the One Billion Rising mob
flash dance just seemed like a fun way to say
thank you to Lincoln County,” Gilliland said.
While the One Billion Rising
movement specifically addresses violence against females, it is im-portant to remember that men and boys can also be victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Accord-ing to Widell, “We still see a cultural taboo around discussing assaults on men. There are many reasons why men may be more hesitant to disclose abuse or rape, including society’s definition of masculinity and the idea that men are ‘tough guys’ and can take care of themselves.”
Events are being planned all over the world and thousands of activists, entertainers and organizations have signed on to the One Billion Rising movement, including organizations focusing on women, human rights, labor, economic justice, environmen-tal, faith-based and LGBTQ groups, as well as artists and high profile lawmakers. Among them are Rosario Dawson, Thandie Newton, Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Yoko Ono, Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, Donna Karan, Jennifer Lawrence, Dylan McDermott, Robert Redford, Lily Tomlin, Rosie Huntington–Whitely and Zoe Kravitz.
For more information about the One Billing Rising mob flash dance in Ruidoso, please see the event web-page at https://www.facebook.com/events/324826700964792/.
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Wellness WatchBy Tim SeayBetter Home and Health
Do you suffer from headaches? What about chronic fatigue and sleep dis-orders? Are you are living with constant nerve and muscle pain?
Has your doc-tor diagnosed you with Fibromyalgia or Polymyalgia? Do you know what those terms mean? They mean the patient has chronic pain the medical commu-nity can’t identify the cause. As men-tioned in a previous article, in parts of Japan they call Fibromyalgia, Electro-Magnetic Field Defi ciency Syndrome. That’s because in Japan and through-out most of Europe the medical com-munity has come to understand that we as humans can be broken energeti-cally, not just chemically or mechani-cally. They realize that the earth’s natural electro-magnetic fi eld is as es-sential for our survival and well-being as food, water, oxygen and light. The bottom line is that the low intensity magnetic fi eld of our planet has gotten much weaker and we are exposed to it less and less living in and on concrete and steel. To add to the challenge we are now constantly bombarded with unnatural high intensity, man-made frequencies that are scrambling all of the cells signals.
Last week I shared the link to a very powerful new video about the subject of Electro Smog and the dra-matic and dangerous changes that are taking place in our environment.
This week let’s explore some of the ways to protect you and begin to offset some of the invisible fac-tors that are making many of people sick. There are several proactive steps we can take to lessen the exposure to radiowaves, microwaves and the constant fl ood of Wi-Fi frequencies that are now blasting through human bodies every second of every day.
The fi rst step is education and acknowledgement of the problem. For that I would recommend a number of sources including www.magdahavas.com. Dr. Havas has a PhD and has devoted her life to spreading the word about the silent, invisible forces that are now around us. Her site is a wealth of information about
how to protect yourself and your loved ones in this brave New World of for-eign frequencies.
There is also a really good book on the subject of evaluating a per-son’s home and work environment with action steps for mitigating your exposure to bad EMF’s. The book is called “Zapped” by Ann Louise Gittle-man and it’s available on Amazon and several other sites.
In addition to learning how to pro-tect a person from bad frequencies it is now possible to supplement human bodies daily with the good, wellness promoting, natural frequencies that our bodies survive and thrive on. This can be done by visiting a well-ness center that offers Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy sessions or by acquiring a unit for daily home use. Those who have tried everything prescribed by their doctor and are still suffering with ongoing symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue and insomnia perhaps this is the answer they have been looking for?
For more information please feel free to contact me by email: [email protected] or by phone at 575-770-0136.
The information in this article is not a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat or cure any injury, disease or ill-ness but rather for educational pur-poses only. If you have medical issues see your doctor.
Until next week, thanks for the read.
Tim Seay
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Living History, theFort Stanton Garrison
The thundering hoof beats of the Cavalry on the parade ground, the roar of the artillery, and the snap of muskets as infantry soldiers fall in for drill. These are just some of the experiences the public will enjoy as the Living Historians of the Fort Stanton Gar-rison take spectators back in history at Fort Stanton State Monument the third weekend of each month.
The Living Historians will gather, set up camp and prepare for the week-end on Friday evening. Living History interpretations will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday with the raising of the fort’s historic flag. This will be followed by dismounted drill, inspection of the troops and an exercise in stacking arms. The Cavalry will present a Mounted Saber Exercise at 11:30 a.m. Follow-ing the lunchtime ration issue, the troops will attend classes in packing the double bag knapsack and creating artil-lery ammunition at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Artillery firing is set for 3 p.m. The Saturday public activities will end with the evening flag ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Following the morning flag ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Living Historians will be at the fort for most of the day.
Anyone interested in becoming a Living Historian is invited to join the drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The most important thing for Living Historians is authenticity. Although generally not troops, women can play an important role in the garrison, portraying every-thing from army wives to laundresses. Teens can participate, too, as messen-gers, drummer boys and more.
Fort Stanton was built in 1855 by soldiers of the 1st Dragoon and the 3rd and 8th Infantry regiments to serve as a base of operations against the Mes-calero Apache indians. It served that role through 1896. Troops marched out from the fort to search for and fight the Mescalero indians during numerous campaigns from 1855 until the 1880’s.
The Infantry Detachment of the Fort Stanton Garrison interprets the 8th Regiment, U.S. Infantry, which was at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1860. The Cavalry Detachment takes on the role of the 1st Regiment, U. S. Dragoons at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1856 and the U.S. Regiment of Mounted Rifles which was at the Fort from 1856 through 1859. The Artillery Detachment interprets the 2nd Regi-ment, U.S. Artillery which was at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1857.
Begin your journey through the fascinating history of Fort Stanton at the museum which features an excel-lent exhibit and introductory video that provides breathtaking images and informative interpretive content that bring the rich history and heritage of Fort Stanton to life. The Fort Stanton museum store sells a variety of gifts and keepsakes that support the mission of Fort Stanton, Inc, in their efforts to preserve the history of New Mexico and the West as well as educate the public about the historical significance of Fort Stanton.
The Living Historians are also hard at work on plans for Fort Stanton Live! to be held this year on July 13, 14 and 15. If you are looking for action, be sure to mark your calendar.
Few historic sites in the nation encompass the breadth of history seen at the Fort Stanton State Monument, the best preserved fort in New Mexico. If you are looking for a special place to visit, a place to help you understand the history of New Mexico, and a place whose beauty and activity will leave an indelible impression on you and your family, please visit the Fort Stanton State Monument and watch New Mex-ico history come to life. A must-see attraction, Fort Stanton State Monu-ment is in Lincoln County, nestled on Highway 220 that bisects the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway.
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Bicycle RuidosoBy Michelle Thurston
I love to ride my bicycle. At the risk of sounding dramatic, cycling has changed my life. I have had a bike for a long time, but I was never really a cyclist. I would go riding with my husband, and although it was fun, he was so much better and faster than me, I always felt badly when he had to wait for me, which was every ride. I was too afraid to go on group rides, so needless to say, my bike sat for many weeks and months at a time. I think I liked the thought of riding better than the act of riding.
We moved to Ruidoso in 2009 for a bike shop. Little did we know we would be a part of a huge movement in Ruidoso that is still progressing today. We lived here for a good year before I really started riding. Cody sold a bike to Gina, and she wanted him to take her out riding. Cody said to me, “you’re a girl, she’s a girl, go riding with her.” I had only been on one road ride myself, which Cody took me on, which resulted in me not talking to him for the rest of the day! I took Gina on that same ride.
I was scared to death. What if I can’t keep up? What if I have to stop? What if she is so much better and faster than I am, just like Cody? That ride was a blast, and it changed my whole outlook on cycling. I realized that who you ride with is huge. If you don’t enjoy the ride, you won’t ride, and you won’t ever get better. Gina and I started riding together, and soon we had a group of girls who all rode with us. We laughed, we suffered, we cussed and we laughed some more. We learned a lot about each other, and about ourselves. We learned how to eat on a ride, how to stay hydrated, and how to dress in different weather conditions. And we gained confidence on the bike (we aren’t called “Trail Hazards” for nothing). Now we join group rides all the time. Our Thanks-giving ride yielded 22 riders, and our night rides have an average of 13 every Wednesday (weather permitting).
Being a part of a group who likes to do the same things as you is a bless-ing. There is nothing better than being
able to do what you love, make new friends and give back to the commu-nity. That is what Bicycle Ruidoso is all about. Bicycle Ruidoso is a not-for-profit organization working to enhance our Ruidoso, New Mexico and Lincoln County communities by promoting the sport, safety and pleasure of riding bikes. We organize group mountain and road rides, and host Ruidoso Sprint and Kids Triathlon and Tour de Ruidoso. These events bring in money, which in turn, goes right back out to the community.
For example, after Tour de Ru-idoso 2012, we were able to donate $6,200 to various local organizations. Some of these organizations include: Bonita Park Campground, ENMU Foundation, Rotary Club, Cecile and the Spencer Usher Volunteers (who chose to give their donation to Ruidoso Middle School’s Challenge Day, and COPE), EcoServants, Sheriff’s Posse, Bonito Fire Department, Sierra Blanca Amateur Radio Club, Ruidoso Hos-pice Foundation, Sacramento Moun-tain Village, Optimist Club, Santa’s Helpers, Ruidoso Trails Coalition, Hondo Elementary and RHS Wres-tling Team. We also made a donation to Maggie Rich, who is raising money for a 4H trip to Washington DC, and we made a memorial donation to Bike Texas in the name of Iris Stagner, who was killed the week before she was to come ride in our Tour de Ruidoso. It feels great to give back.
Bicycle Ruidoso meets once a month, and welcomes new members, as well as guests. We will be host-ing an Open House at Dreamcatcher on Jan. 25 at 5:30 to show the public what we are all about. Snacks will be served. We would love to have you join us; we can always use some fresh ideas on how to help Ruidoso and Lin-coln County. Our next general meeting will be at Dreamcatcher on Feb. 22 at 5:30. We can use your help, even if you can’t make it to every meeting. This is your chance for your voice to be heard about cycling advocacy in Lincoln County. Get out and ride your bike, for your health and for the absolute fun of it.
Entries sought for 2013 Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest
Artists of all ages are invited to try their hand at depicting one of New Mexico’s most colorful upland birds as a participant in this year’s High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest.
The contest is among several events that will celebrate the 12th annual festi-val, scheduled April 19-21 in and around Milnes and in eastern New Mexico. The festival, limited to the first 100 regis-trants, still has spots available. The $125 entry fee covers guided morning trips to view prairie chickens, birding and educational field trips, five meals and a commemorative poster.
More information about the festival is available on the department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us, or by contacting Tish McDaniel, 575-762-6997 or [email protected].
The grand prize winning entry will be reproduced on the annual festival poster, and the artist will receive $300. The other top winners among three age categories: adult, grades 7-12, and grades K-6, will receive $50. Prize
money is courtesy of the Grasslands Charitable Foundation.
Any two-dimensional media, including but not limited to prints, oils, pastels, acrylics, water media, pen and ink, graphite, photography, digital and mixed media will be considered. Im-ages should represent the lesser prairie chicken and its habitat.
Entries must be received by March 15 in the Public Information and Out-reach Division, Department of Game and Fish, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Entries will be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or may be picked up at the Department office in Santa Fe after March 30.
Artists should submit 35mm slides, prints, high-resolution digital images or original work. Digital images can be sent by email to [email protected]. Artwork must include the artist’s name, address, phone or e-mail, and entry category. For more information about the contest, call 505-476-8004.
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A G E L E S S M E D I C I N ESex and the City – the ‘risky’ kindDr. Keri RathFusion Medical Center, Ruidoso
My dear husband asked me to be the guest writer this week. His choice of subject matter was inter-esting as typically men complain about hormonal changes in others far more than they embrace hormonal changes as an avenue to wellness for both genders. I suppose I should count myself lucky!
When women present to my offi ce to discuss hormone replacement ther-apy they typically fall into one of two camps. Most women complain of rough-ly the same symptoms and they usually include fatigue, lack of concentration, decreased libido, depression and the ev-er-present night sweats. Their approach to treatment varies widely and usually there is not a lot of middle ground. The fi rst group has tried multiple over the counter remedies and strongly desires to avoid hormones of any kind because of their fear of the associated risks. The second group feels that hormones are the answer to the problem whatever the risk. Both groups are tired of living like they currently do and want help. My job today is not to dissuade you from the camp you choose but to help you think about risks in a way that can allow you to obtain treatment without fear.
First - most of the misgivings that people have regarding hormones stem from the Women’s Health Initia-tive study. The arm of the study that evaluated hormone therapy’s impact on cardiovascular disease and breast cancer contained approximately 65,000 women who were placed on oral conjugated equine estrogen and medroxyprogester-one acetate. Neither of those were bio-identical, but at the time of the study they were the most commonly used medications. When discussing results and studies and thinking about our own health, most times the popular media does not give us the tools we need. For example, this study did show an in-creased risk in heart disease and breast cancer in women using one of many types of available hormone regimens.
Does that mean all hor-mones cause an increase in these risks? Not likely. Multiple studies of bio-identical hormones done after this study have shown no increased risk. What does this mean to you? When you hear something in the media that you think is applicable to you, ask your doctor about it. Don’t jump to conclusions. The
study group may not contain patients of your age, ethnicity or with your under-lying health conditions.
Second - we must compare apples to apples. I see patients all the time who want to compare the risk of treatment to the risk of no treatment. Realisti-cally, we should compare the risks of treatment to the risks of the untreated condition. Consider birth control pills – yes, there is a very small risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary em-bolism while using birth control pills. Yes, there is no increased risk if you don’t take birth control pills but what is the risk of deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy? 0.05-0.2 percent depending on the study you read. The rate in birth control pill users? 0.03-0.09 percent. Let me go ahead and put a media spin on it to prove the point. “Did you know that pregnant women are 22 times more likely to have a deep vein thrombosis than birth control pill users?!” I bet the FDA wouldn’t approve pregnancy! The better point is that the risk is low in ei-ther group but the risks of an unplanned pregnancy don’t stop at DVT. Consider the impact on women’s and children’s lives. Compare apples to apples.
Hormone replacement therapy may not be risk free but neither is walking through life in a fog of exhausted de-pression. Talk to you doctor and get the real story. Don’t trust the media scare.
Disclaimer: Dr Keri Rath, MD, FACOG is a board certifi ed OB/Gyn practicing in Ru-idoso. She lives in our beautiful mountain town with her devoted husband and two darling children. Her opinions don’t always agree with his but he loves her anyway. Comments or questions? The email address is: [email protected].
dr. Stephen Rath
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Skiing – providing a sense of freedomBy Sandi Aguilar
The Ski Apache Disabled Skier’s Program is hosting their annual fundraiser this Saturday of a si-lent and live auction with more than 500 items such as golf packages, restaurant gift certifi cates, artwork and ski lessons. The fundraiser is one of the most supported events in the area and it is all for people like Emma Harris.
“I was slightly afraid, but a bit of a daredevil,” says Harris, a former Capitan resident who enrolled in the lessons to help her accommodate her physical disability associated with cerebral palsy. Harris says, “Finally a sport that I was able to participate in.” Harris’ cerebral palsy requires she ski with a walker with skis attached. She has been skiing for six years. She explained that Special Olympics wasn’t widespread years ago and there were few option to participate in sports.
SADSP is a private, non-profi t organization funded by grants, fundraisers and donations. There is a fee for the lessons, but scholarships are avail-able for those in need. Harris was greatly apprecia-tive of the coaches and instructors who took the time to make her feel comfortable and have a good time. “Skiing gives me a sense of independence and freedom.” Harris is now a junior at UNM studying psychology and has remorse that she hasn’t had time to ski.
Shippen Davis, director of SADSP, emphasizes the program will work with anybody regardless of disability. The program provides approximately 300
lessons each year. Lessons are provided not only for individuals but groups such as Roswell Schools
and the NM School for the Blind and Visually Impaired which were hosted in January. “We encourage them to learn more and progress,” says Davis. Only Santa Fe and Angel Fire have
similar programs. The program offers sit skis for individuals who
cannot stand; walker skis for those who need sup-port; poles and tethers for guidance and control; and shims, wedges and padding for prosthesis.
“Just this morning a gentleman from Holloman was out snow boarding but the boot kept hitting the release button on his prosthetic so that it would come unattached. We rigged a sleeve to protect that release button and assisted him on the mountain,” explained Davis. For those with a disability but who do not require assistance, Ski Apache offers discounted lift tickets, through the SASDP offi ce.
Active military and veterans with a disability ski or ride free.
The public is invited to enjoy the SADSP’s 27th Annual Silent Auction on Jan. 26 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods from 6 to 9 p.m. Mingle, purchase an auction item and give someone with a disability a sense of em-powerment.
Photos courtesy of Todd FuquaSpecial guest speaker dana Bowman, skydiving into the base area of Ski Apache last year, is an Army veteran who lost both legs in a parachuting accident. Bowman will address attendees of the Ski Apache disabled Skiers Program dinner and silent auction. Below, dana Bowman speaks to the crowd, joined at the podium by Ruidoso Mayor Alborn.
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Great doses of Heavenly humor in ‘NunsetBoulevard,’ the Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show
“Nunset Boulevard,” which stars the adorable Cindy Williams of TV’s “Laverne & Shirley” fame, is chock-full of “sinfully funny laughs.” — NBC News.
This latest installment in the well-loved series of “Nunsense” musicals features the ever-popular sit-com star as Mother Superior, a somewhat naïve soul who takes her fellow Sisters (all from the original New York cast) to perform at the famed Hollywood Bowl...or so they believe.
Oops, guess the gals aren’t the sharpest knives in the drawer. Alas, they’ve actually been booked for a show at the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama. But wait. Being good sports and all, they make the best of their circum-stances and quickly learn of nearby auditions for a new musical about Do-lores Hart, the famous movie star who kissed Elvis and then became a nun. Could this be their big break?
With all new songs and great doses of heavenly humor, critics say Dan Goggin’s “Nunset Boulevard” is “Hilarious, wacky and unpredictable!” — ABC News. It’s a show not to be missed.
Now enjoying a robust fi rst na-tional tour off Broadway, the Equity production appears center stage at
the Spencer on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Excellent seats are available for $69 and $66. Call the Box Offi ce at 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.
About the star, “Reverend Mother Mary Regina”
Cindy Williams is best known for her role as Shirley Feeney in the television series Laverne and Shir-ley, which recently won the TV Land award for “Fan Favorite.” In addition
she was honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame (2004). In April she won Best Actress at the L.A. Comedy Film Festival for the Indy
fi lm “Stealing Roses.” Cindy is happy to be back with
her cast mates from “Nunsense” as she reprises her role as Reverend Mother at the Spencer and dozens of other grand theaters across the country. Cindy’s other stage credits include Mrs. Tottendale in “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Broadway); “Deathtrap” with Elliot Gould (National tour); “Moon over Buffalo”; and “The Odd Couple” with Joanne Worley. Cindy’s fi lm credits include “Travels with My Aunt” directed by George Cukor, “The Conversation” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas’s “American Graffi ti” for which she received a British Academy award nomination in 1974 for Best Sup-porting actress. Unfortunately she was beat out by Ingrid Bergman, and evidently still wonders how the heck that happened. See the star work her comedic magic at the Spencer Jan. 29.
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For maximum nutritional ben-efi t, it is best to consume vegetables uncooked and in their natural state. But as winter is upon us and the temperatures start to cool, noth-ing warms the body and soul like a yummy bowl of soup.
Here are a few recipes to try:Southwestern three bean soup
– Heat 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 cups black beans, 2 cups pinto beans and 2 cups fresh or frozen corn to desired temperature, adding garlic powder, cumin and sea salt to taste. To receive the nutritional ben-efi ts of fresh vegetables, I like to add freshly diced tomatoes, onions and avocado with a squeeze of lime.
Vegetable medley – 2 cups diced carrots, 2 cups diced celery, 2 cups chopped broccoli fl orets, 2 cups chopped caulifl ower, ½ cup diced onions, 2 medium size tomatoes and 2 cups diced tomatoes, 4 cups of water, sea salt and garlic pow-der and 2 cups of your choice of uncooked pasta (Quinoa is excellent gluten-free choice). Blend whole tomatoes and 2 cups of water in a blender until smooth. Add blended tomatoes, remaining water and veg-etables to a large pot and cook on medium until vegetables reach your desired consisten-cy. Next add uncooked pasta to soup and cook for approximately ten minutes or until noodles are cooked thoroughly. Then add garlic powder and sea salt to taste.
Oregano bean soup – Cook pinto beans as instructed on the package then add ½ cup diced onions, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of dried oregano adding sea salt and garlic powder to taste and cook for approxi-mately 20 minutes.
As our fresh vegetables ripen and start to get softer, soup is a great meal to prepare instead of throwing out these crunchless, lifeless items. Over-ripe vegetables can also be stored in the freezer for later use.
January is National Mentoring MonthOur community is bound together
by caring individuals who make it their mission to serve others. During Na-tional Mentoring Month, we pay special tribute to those who make a difference in the lives of our youth and reinforce the unbreakable bonds between one generation and the next.
Mentors know that helping a child unlock their full potential begins with care, guidance and support. A support-ive mentor can mean the difference be-tween struggle and success. The Com-
munity Drug Coalition of Lea County encourages all citizens to spend time as a mentor and help lift our next genera-tion toward their hopes and dreams.
There are several different types of mentoring programs available within Lea County to meet the needs of not only the youth but also the mentor. To get more information on how you can make a difference in the life of a youth, you may contact the CDC at 391-1301 or email at [email protected].
Hobbs Chamber Winning WorkshopWinning Workshop, Jan. 30, 2 - 4 p.m., City Hall Annex
In this month’s Winning Workshop, “Life is a Bowl of Choices: Choose to Inform, Infl uence or Entertain through Public Speaking,” Dr. Lynda Lakin will focus on two aspects of public speaking: 1) planning and 2) delivery. The objectives for the two-hour session are to assist public speakers to determine the purpose of their speech, their audience’s needs, and to plan out how they will deliver their words to either inform, entertain, or infl uence others. A second focus will be on how to master natural phobias of being in front of others and to minimize the anxiety.
Please RSVP to the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce at 397-3202.
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EvEntS CaLEndar Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington chamber of commerceMember Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia chamber of commerce
Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo chamber of commerceMember ruidoso Valley chamber of commerce
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um. Visitors can solve a crime using the same tools and methods that detectives use. Gather evidence, investigate suspects and determine who committed the crime. Fun for the whole family. 575-492-2678 575-492-2678; www.westernher-itagemuseumcomplex.com. Free
26 Tu� Hedeman Championship Bull Riding 2013, Lea County Events Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at Selectaseatlubbock.com and the Lea County Event Center. Box O� ce, 575-391-2900
Feb11 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra,
Tydings Auditorium, 7 p.m. In Big Band history, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. Terry Myers picks up the baton, following the legendary Buddy Morrow. “Boogie Woogie,” “I’ll Never Smile Again,” “Song of India” and “The Music Goes ‘Round and Around.” www.buddymorrowpro-ductions.com. Adults $20; 18 and under, college students (w/ID) free. 575-738-1041 or 575-738-1041
CARLSBAD:JanWed’s Co� ee Connection, Trinity Hotel,
201 S. Canal St., 7 a.m. Meet people interested in our com-munity, discuss local events and issues, share ideas, create energy and excitement for our community
26 Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show, Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, 4012 National Parks Highway, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults $5, Under 12 free
Feb10-12 Bat Brigade trip to Santa Fe
during the NM Legislative Session to meet with various cabinet secretaries including Tourism, Transportation, State Parks, State Land O� ce and Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources as well as with the Governor, Lt. Governor, Senators and Representatives from Eddy County. An Eddy County re-ception, hosted by the Artesia and Carlsbad Chambers of Commerce and the Carlsbad Department of Development. 575-887-6562 www.developcarlsbad.org
ROSWELL:JanThru Roswell Artist-in-ResidenceFeb 10 Jerry West, “ A Trip to Roswell,
New Mexico: Memory, Dream and Myth” in celebration of New Mexico’s Centennial. Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th St.
25-27 “Delval Divas” presented by Roswell Community Little Theater, 1717 S. Union, Fri & Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Linda and Beth are educated successful, professional women... and they live at the Del-aware Valley Federal Correctional Facility. The Divas indulge in their lavish and luxurious lifestyles until a murderess moves in and the Department of Corrections announces its intention to close the Delval facility. How do the Divas save Delval, solve a murder and reunite on Roman holiday? 575-622-1982
26 Bachelor Auction bene� t for Sage Foundation for Dogs Who Serve. The bachelor raising the most money and the lady making the bid will receive dinner for two on Valentines Day, jewelry, limo service to and from the dinner and roses for the lady. 505-504-1890 or 575-420-0243
28 Legislative Session, Santa Fe. For Business Day the Chamber will set up a booth and hand out goodies. If your business has any promotional items, drop them by the chamber or call 575-746-2744.
29 Workforce Reinvestment Act (WRA) presentation, Rotary Club noon meeting, Hotel Artesia. WRA allows for small businesses to be reimbursed up to 90 percent for on-the-job training through NM Department of Workforce Solutions. RSVP to any Rotary member or the Artesia Chamber
Feb9 Bene� t Fashion Show, Artesia
Country Club, 6 p.m. Silent auc-tion and concert with S.H.I.L.O.
12 Power Lunch Walter Nusbaum has spent more than ten years training and developing execu-tives, business people, athletes, and non-pro� t organizations. Sponsors needed. 575-746-2744
23 Roswell Symphony Orchestra concert, Pearson Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Military Institute, 7:30 p.m. 575-623-5882
Jan26 Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’
Silent Auction, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 9 p.m. Guest speaker Dana Bowman, skydiver, retired Army Sergeant 1st Class and retired member of the elite Golden Knights parachute team. Celebrating its 37th season, SADSP is a not-for-pro� t or-ganization dedicated to teaching people with disabilities to ski and snowboard, hosting approxi-mately 200 students each year. 575-464-3193; www.skiapache-disabledskiersprogram.com
Feb3 Big Game Football Bash, Inn
of the Mountain Gods, 2 - 8 p.m. Superbowl Sunday – watch the Superbowl on four big screen TVs and dig into tailgate food. Plus football contests and prizes. Tail-gate at 3 p.m., Kicko� at 4 p.m. 1-800-446-2963. $25 at the door. RSVP by calling 1-800-446-2963 or at innofthemountaingods.com/biggame.
SKI APACHE:Jan Learn a Snow Sport January
Learn alpine skiing, telemark skiing or snowboard or Trikke – it is up to you to do something new. Ski Apache is o� ering some great deals on the mountain in the month of January.
26 Terrain Park Competition III Display your skills or witness dar-ing and athletic ability of these intrepid competitors. $10
Feb1 Fab Females February Free ski
tips for women, Wednesdays and Fridays in February, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Women meet at the bottom of Capitan Chair (Chair 4) at 10:30
2 Terrain Park Competition IV Display your skills or witness dar-ing and athletic ability of these intrepid competitors. $10
ALAMOGORDO:IMAX NM Museum of Space History “HUBBLE,” Daily showings: 11
a.m. 2 and 4 p.m. The seventh awe-inspiring � lm for the award-winning IMAX space team. Accompany the walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most di� cult tasks every undertaken in NASA’s history; experience the awesome power of the launches, heartbreaking setbacks and dramatic rescues. Explore the grandeur of the nebulae and galaxies, the birth and death of stars and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings.
“AIR RACERS,” Daily showings: 10 a.m. 12 and 3 p.m. The � rst-ever IMAX theatre � lm devoted to the fastest race in the world: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. Enter into Nevada’s Valley of Speed to experience the intensity and high-speed thrills of a sports event like no other combined with spectacular air show enter-tainment. También en español.
Jan25 Premier Series - Golden
Gates/Moscow Nights, Flick-inger Center, 7:30 p.m. O� ering audiences a glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance. www.� ickingercenter.com
26 Lake Lucero Tour, White Sands National Monument. Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. This three-hour tour is only of-fered once a month. Reservations required. 575-679-2599. $3 per adult and $1.50 for kids and America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders.
CLOUDCROFT:Feb8-10 Mardi Gras in the Clouds Fam-
ily Celebration Parade, cooking contest, Battle of the Bands, food and entertainment under “The Big Tent.” 866-874-4447; www.cloudcroft.net
vard,” Spencer Theater, 108 Spen-cer Rd., 7 - 9 p.m. Pre-perfor-mance bu� et at 5. Cindy Williams as Mother Superior in a musical comedy about the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Co-starring the original New York cast, this “Nunsense” adventure takes the sisters to Tinseltown, where they’re thrilled at the prospect of performing at the Hollywood Bowl. But they discover the actual booking is at the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama. So bowling is their fate. Featuring all new songs and great doses of heavenly humor, Dan Goggin’s “Nunset” is gleeful, boisterous, and sinfully funny. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Bu� et $20; performance $66 and $69
RUIDOSO:Jan26 Free Movie “Cinema
Paradiso,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 p.m. “Cinema Paradiso” is a complex, interwoven tale of wartime Italy, a boy’s coming of age and the history of cinema. The � lm follows Toto (Jacques Perrin), a Sicilian boy who persuades the town projectionist to teach him how to show � lms. Spanning nearly 50 years, the � lm craftily draws parallels between Toto’s life and those lives he sees on the screen. 575-257-2273
RUIDOSO DOWNS:Thru “A Land So Strange” exhibit,2/8 Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy
70. An educational journey of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history. Hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century tell the story of the Na-tive Americans, the Spanish and the Euro-Americans who created the New Mexico we experience today. www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.
Thru 21st Annual Fall American 3/17 Photography Competition &
Exhibition, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors and military, $5; ages 6 to 16, $2; under 6, free
