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By Jim Craig

Aries (The Ram) March 21 – April 19

Aries, your ongoing struggle to release social and financial

obligations from the past is coming to fruition. This effect aligns with your number, the philosophical 9, indicative of imagination, initiative and direction. People in need of inspiration look to you for inspiring passion and inventiveness.

Your temper is often engaged during personal interaction, so be aware that you may need to reign it in at times in order to effectively connect with others. You habitually exist in a myopic world that is comfortable for you, but inconceivable to others. The element associated with your sign is fire and this causes you to be a player rather than a spectator.

You tend to dominate the romantic aspects of life, and your partner must be in agreement with this mindset of yours or opt out of the relationship. Aries, you can avoid many unhelpful

experiences by simply maintaining an attentiveness and appreciation for your partner.

Your financial house is comfortably settled this year and your spending remains reasonably controlled. You must continue monitoring and evaluating the potential consequences of making large expenditures throughout the year. This year, your health is improved and generally stabilized, but stress is always lurking around, so remain vigilant.

Your zodiac stone, the diamond, represents invincibility. This stone is also associated with fire and is symbolic of the flame of eternal love and admiration. You may make use of your inborn gift for clarity of intention, attraction of abundance, and general good fortune during the year.

Aries April, 2015


By Michael C. Parks

Several people have expressed confusion over Paul Solman’s February 26

report on PBS, which mentioned Social Security spousal benefits. He interviewed experts who referred to these benefits as “the Social Security benefits often overlooked,” and mentioned a way they could be used to increase a couple‘s aggregate Social Security benefits by up to $50,000. The longstanding rules on eligibility for spousal benefits and how they are calculated have not changed. The report was highlighting strategies for when to claim them, involving married couples - strategies unlikely to be usable by lower income people.

Spousal benefits are primarily available to individuals age 62 or older, based on the earnings record of their spouse (referred to as “the worker”). A married

spouse cannot claim the benefit until their worker spouse claims retirement benefits. (That restriction is inapplicable to divorced spouses.) Meanwhile, spouses are often also eligible for retirement benefits on their own earnings records. If someone claims spousal or retirement benefits before reaching “full retirement age” (FRA, currently 66), their monthly benefit amount will be permanently reduced from what it would be at FRA. In addition, they will face Social Security’s “deemed application” rule noted below.

Delaying taking spousal and/or retirement benefits will increase monthly benefit amounts. The experts were discussing strategies married couples can use to maximize those increases and thus the amount of their aggregate lifetime benefits. In particular, they discussed the “file and suspend” strategy,

which optimally involves: (1) both spouses delaying claiming benefits until they reach FRA; (2) the spouse eligible for the higher retirement benefit then claiming that benefit but immediately suspending it (until as late as age 70); (3) the other spouse claiming spousal benefits; and (4) both taking their retirement benefits at age 70.

The report did mention that the strategy requires both spouses to have reached FRA for it to work optimally. Unfortunately, that important qualification was easy for viewers to miss. Individuals cannot file and suspend retirement benefits until FRA, and anyone claiming either spousal or retirement benefits before FRA is by law deemed to have applied for both. Further, while planning for a long life may be prudent, whether anyone will get larger aggregate lifetime benefits by delaying taking their benefits will depend on how long they live.

Incidentally, the remark about easily getting an additional

$50,000 in benefits was made to Paul Solman and was based upon Solman saying he and his wife - presumably higher income earners - planned to delay taking Social Security until age 70. The additional money would come from using the file and suspend strategy, getting four years’ worth of spousal benefits.

There are many factors that should be considered when deciding about claiming strategies. Unfortunately, they are mostly irrelevant to the great majority of applicants, who, experience shows, have a dire need to take benefits as early as possible.

Mr. Parks is with the nonprofit Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices. Further information is available at www.ssa.gov/retire2/suspend.htm and from many private companies that commonly use computer-generated figures showing the potentially larger aggregate lifetime benefits available to you under different claiming options.

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The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department it is accepting

nominations for the New Mexico Conference on Aging Awards. The awards recognize older adults and organizations whose work benefits New Mexico’s aging population. As baby boomers age, New Mexi-co’s older adult population is set to double by 2030.

“All around New Mexico, older adults are changing our communities for the better. I strongly encourage people to nominate such deserving elders for a Conference on Aging Award,” said Aging and Long-Term Services Department Cabinet Secretary Gino Rinaldi. “The awards are a great way to showcase and recognize the work and dedication of older New Mexicans.”

“With the rapid growth of our 65-and-older population, their contributions will do a lot to determine the success of our state overall,” Rinaldi said.

The winners will be recognized at the 37th Annual New Mexico

Conference on Aging, August 18th and 19th at Isleta Resort & Casino Conference Center. More than 1,400 individuals are expected to attend the Conference, which features workshops, interactive exhibits and a two-day Health & Enrichment Fair.

Nominations are being accepted for four separate awards. A description of the awards and the eligibility requirements, along with the nomination forms, are posted at the Department’s website at www.nmaging.state.nm.us. Deadline for award nominations is June 5th, 2015 by 5:00 pm.

Nomination forms can be mailed to Evone Gallegos at:

Awards Subcommittee ChairNM Conference on Aging1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 200Albuquerque, NM 87102 or

emailed to [email protected] can also be faxed to 505-222-4526.Anyone with questions about

nominations can call Ms. Gallegos at 505-222-4523.

NM CONFERENCE ON AGING SCHOLARSHIPS

The New Mexico Conference on Aging is awarding 10 full scholarships and 20 partial scholarships to assist adults age 55 or older who otherwise would not be able to attend the conference. Full scholarships include conference registration fees, lodging & meal costs. An individual must live 80 miles or more from the Conference site (Isleta Resort & Casino Conference Center) to apply for a full scholarship. Partial scholarships include registration fees & a lunch gift card.

All applications are to be sent to Evone D. Gallegos, NM Conference on Aging, 1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Questions may be directed to Ms. Gallegos at 505-222-4523 or through email at evone.gallegos@

state.nm.us. Applications can be downloaded from the NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department website: www.nmaging.state.nm.us. Applications must be received no later than June 5, 2015 to be considered.

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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association was formed in 1989, as a non-

profit association of companies engaged in the cleaning of HVAC systems. Its mission is to promote source removal as the only

acceptable method of cleaning and to establish industry standards for the association.

NADCA’s rule of thumb for consumers is that if your ducts look dirty, they probably are, and that dirty HVAC systems should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional. First and

foremost, air ducts should not be left off your spring cleaning to-do list.

Indoor Air QualityIndoor air quality

is one concern homeowners have when they decide to investigate air duct cleaning. In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living. Your heating and cooling system is like the lungs of your home. The system takes air in and breathes air out.

Dander, dust and chemicals are the contaminants pulled

into the HVAC system and re-circulated five to seven times per day, on average. Over time, this re-circulation causes a build-up of contaminants in the duct work.

While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air in your home, they may be contributing to larger health issues or harboring contaminants that could cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or some environmental allergies.

Energy SavingsAccording to the U.S.

Department of Energy, 25 percent to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder and shorten the life of your system. Although filters are used, the heating and cooling system still gets dirty through normal use.

When an HVAC system is clean, it doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you desire. As a result, less energy is used, leading to improved cost-effectiveness.

But choose an air duct cleaner wisely. It is best to consult the NADCA via its website, www.nadca.com, for licensed professionals, and as always, consult the Better Business Bureau when you are selecting a company.

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Small businesses create jobs, help sustain communities and are a driving force behind

the U.S. economy. What you may not know is that many take the leap to business ownership as an alternative to traditional retirement.

In fact, 62.2 percent of almost 1,000 small-business clients surveyed by Guidant Financial are 50 or older, with the highest percentage of new entrepreneurs between the ages of 51 and 58.

Why are many baby boomers leaving corporate America—or postponing retirement—and turning to business startups?

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By Nichole Humphrey, RYT

Have you ever thought that you’re too old to start practicing yoga? I have

great news for you. You’re not! When I attended yoga school,

one of my fellow students was 73 years young. Aptly named Joy, she would begin each day lavishing every student with an enveloping hug. A working woman and a cancer survivor, Joy is nothing short of an inspiration, still practicing and teaching yoga. She is not alone.

In an article titled “Inspirational Yogis in their 90s” on website MindBodyGreen.com, the site’s founder and CEO, Jason Wachob, writes about his grandmother who began doing yoga daily at age 90.

Bernice Bates, who has been practicing and teaching yoga for 55 years, was also highlighted in Wachob’s piece. Bates does a series of about seven poses before getting out of bed each day. This practice gets her blood flowing. I, too, practice every morning and teach as many times as I can each week.

When interviewed by NBC’s Today in 2011 (today.com),

Bernice told the writer, “I think yoga is the best exercise there is. I’ve never had anything I had to go to the doctor for except checkups. That should say something.”

Furthermore, she differentiates it from the standard approach to working out in that yoga is yoking the mind body and spirit. This aspect, she told Today, “makes you healthy because you’re working on the whole body inside and out.”

No matter your age, think about starting a yoga practice today.

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Retirees spend 40 years in the accumulation phase building their nest egg.

But for most, it clearly isn’t big enough. As they transition from the accumulation phase to the spending phase, there are a number of issues that must be addressed.

Longevity, for one. How does longevity affect funding a retirement that could last 30 years or longer? Retirees today have to plan for the longest retirement in recorded history. In 1900, life expectancy was 47. By 1930, it inched up to 59. By 1960, it was 69. Then it rose to 76 in 1997, inched up to 78 today, and by 2040, it’s expected to be 84 years of age.

According to studies by the Social Security Administration and Centers for Disease Control, reaching age 65 in good health means you’ve got a 50 percent chance of living to 85 or 87, and a 25 percent chance of living past 90. There’s a very real possibility that

you may need 30 or more years of retirement income. The question becomes: Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you?

Aside from longevity, one of the greatest areas of concern is health care. How does the rising cost of health care affect your retirement planning? According to a study conducted by Merrill Lynch, 81 percent of retirees cite rising health care costs among their top retirement fears, and rightly so. Retiree health care costs have risen 6 percent a year since 2002. That’s 2.5 times the inflation rate for that same period.

Nearly half of high-net-worth individuals say they’re “terrified” of what rising health care costs may do to their retirement planning. Yet 38 percent have never discussed this with their financial advisor. Only 12 percent have taken into account health care costs in their retirement planning. Few issues generate higher anxiety for pre- and post-retirees today.

For example, retirees estimated

their per-person health care costs would be about $5,600 per year. Yet, out-of-pocket health care expenses for a 65-year-old couple retiring today and living for 20 years range from $250,000 to $430,000. That’s as much as $10,750 a year per person, which is more than double the amount retirees estimated. That could eat up 35 percent of the couple’s annual Social Security benefit, and that doesn’t include any long term care costs.

How about Medicare? Medicare covers roughly 50 million Americans, but many retirees assume incorrectly that employers will continue to pay their premiums during retirement or that Medicare will cover all health care expenses. The reality is, it doesn’t. Americans estimated that Medicare will pay for 68 percent of their health care costs in retirement. The fact is, Medicare covers only about 51 percent.

According to a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research

Institute, only one in five are confident in their knowledge of Medicare coverage. And more than half say it is “very to extremely important” they get educated on Medicare coverage when planning for retirement.

Most retirees are flying blind when it comes to understanding what could be, for many, one of their largest costs in retirement.

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Dust off the patio furniture and fill up the propane tank. It’s grilling time

again. For this installment of the Recipe Box, Prime Time reader Mary Ellen Brown inspired us with her hot sauce recipe.

Here is her story and a recipe that will go great with spring grilling foods, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs and chicken. Thank you, Ms. Brown, for sharing.

Growing up in western New York, it was a treat to go to local

diners for burgers or hotdogs (“hots”) and decide who had the best hot sauce.

My Uncle John and Aunt Mary had a small place with a grill and a few stools in Franklinville, N.Y., in the ‘50s, and of course, we all thought their sauce was the best.

It is easy, so I hope you give it a try on whatever you like to eat.

• 1/2 cup ketchup• 1/2 cup water• 1 tsp chili powder• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce• 1 tsp dry mustardMix and cool slowly Enjoy!

In a small pot with a lid, add ingredients over low heat.

Simmer slowly, stirring occasionally. Mix and let cool

before putting it on burgers, hots or other food. It’s good on anything.

To go with that sauce, here is a recipe for turkey burgers, courtesy of famous chef Bobby Flay. For this recipe and other healthy spring and summer grilling, visit www.foodnetwork.com/grilling/healthy.html.

• 1 1/2 pounds 90-percent lean, freshly ground turkey (not all white meat), chilled• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 8 slices goat cheese, sliced 1/2 - inch thick• 4 sesame seed hamburger

buns, split and lightly grilled• Watercress, for serving

Preheat the grill to high. Form the meat into four 6-ounce burgers. If you are not going to cook right away, keep the burgers cold in the refrigerator.

Sprinkle the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, three to four minutes on each side. During the last minutes of cooking, add two slices of cheese to each burger, cover the grill and let the cheese soften slightly, about one minute. Put the burgers on the buns, drizzle with your favorite mustard, and top with a few sprigs of watercress. Serve with extra mustard on the side.

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New Mexico in the 1880s was a land of opportunity, and no

town in the territory held more promise than Albuquerque. Ambitious individuals of all sorts arrived daily on the newly-constructed Santa Fe Railroad

looking to make their fortunes in the West. Most were ethical, hard-working entrepreneurs; others, not so much.

Vice flourished in the trackside town of New Albuquerque, as it does in boomtowns everywhere. Even before any permanent structures had been erected, an enterprising capitalist by the name of Peter “Shorty” Parker set up an open-air refreshment stand beside the tracks, selling liquor by the drink to thirsty railroad men. A more upscale watering hole, housed in a tent, soon opened its flaps nearby and drove poor Shorty out of business. Others quickly followed. Within two years the streets were lined with saloons, outnumbering every other type of business. Many operated 24 hours a day. The sale and consumption of booze was virtually unregulated in those early days.

Most saloons also offered gambling rooms where patrons could try their luck at roulette, keno, craps and a variety of card games. Professional gamblers

and card sharps were always on hand to relieve the unwary of their hard-earned cash.

Opium dens were another unfortunate presence. At least seven operated during the decade of the 1880s, though probably not all at the same time. Opium dens were associated in the popular mind with Chinese

immigrants—a despised minority at the time—and were regularly denounced by the newspapers in florid Victorian prose. Somewhat hypocritically, since even “respectable” citizens routinely resorted to laudanum, an opium- and alcohol-laced tonic, to ease their aches and pains.

And of course, there were the brothels.

Before the coming of the railroad, Old Albuquerque (today’s Old Town), two miles west of the tracks, was a settled, orderly community with a more-or-less equal ratio of men to women. Prostitution, if it existed at all, was not conspicuous. That changed with the arrival of the railroad in April 1880. Young, single men, mostly from the East, poured in with money jingling in their pockets. It was several months before New Town had much to offer in the way of either housing or recreation, so these newcomers looked to Old Town for entertainment. In response, several saloons and dance halls began to offer female companionship—for a price. Most were located on streets south and west of the plaza. The narrow alley running behind what is now South Plaza Street was particularly notorious. The back rooms of several buildings that now sell trinkets to tourists may well have been scenes of debauchery 135 years ago.

By 1882, New Town had its

own thriving red-light district, centered around the intersection of Third Street and Copper Avenue. It came to be known as “Hell’s Half Acre.” Today, the 300 block of Copper NW is a concrete canyon dominated by the monolithic AT&T building on the south and the Hyatt Regency complex on the north. But in the mid-1880s it was dotted with pleasant cottages euphemistically known as “parlour houses,” “wine rooms” and “female boarding houses.” Census records reveal that some houses also had a male resident or two, usually listed as a porter, cook or handyman. Were they possibly also available to discreetly accommodate gay customers? We’ll probably never know. Farther north along Third Street and in the alleys nearby, interspersed with opium dens, were less refined establishments called “cribs” that catered to a working-class clientele.

Undoubtedly Albuquerque’s best-known madam was Lizzie McGrath, “the Lily of Copper Avenue.” Her establishment, the Vine Cottage, at 312 W. Copper, operated for nearly 30 years. Lizzie’s girls reputedly served some of the town’s most prominent citizens, and she in turn donated generously to various civic improvement projects. The restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which until recently was called McGrath’s Bar and Grill, was named in her honor.

As the 19th century faded into memory, so too did Albuquerque’s golden age of sin. In 1907, the Territorial Legislature outlawed gambling. Pure food and drug laws drove the opium trade underground.

In 1914, after numerous half-hearted attempts, the city fathers finally closed down the brothels, and “Hell’s Half Acre” was no more.

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“Falling on the Bright Side,”

inspired by Gray’s work with the disabled, tells the stories of many people who are spending their final days in a nursing home.

In the book, Larry is not thrilled to be working at a warehouse for the old and disabled. Many of the residents aren’t thrilled to be there or to have Larry mulling about either. The main character barely notices the flow of life around him until he meets Bill, a clinical psychologist, lying comatose after

a left hemisphere stroke. The story and the relationships

build upon the notions that aging and recovering from illness are part of life. Gray said he thought of the book not only for those with aging parents but also for people who suffer debilitating illnesses. While there is some sadness, Gray’s style finds the bright side of aging, as his title reflects.

There is little doubt that Gray’s work as co-founder of the nonprofit Friends in Time influenced his writing. The organization serves people with neuromuscular diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Friends in Time, now part of Adelante Development Center Inc. in Albuquerque, has played an important part in Gray’s life, he says.

“A good way to value life is to be with people who are in the process of losing theirs,” he says of his work with Friends in Time over the past 20 years. “I have learned that people who are losing their identities, occupations and friends can best teach us to appreciate what we still have.”

Gray, who lives with his

family in Albuquerque, has said previously that he is “well-rooted in both family life and livelihood.”

His last book was “Asleep at the Wheel of Time,” a science fiction novel that had been in the works for more than 20 years.

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Is there a difference in sleep disorders?

Sleep problems can have different causes such as stress, depression, or physical illnesses. Sometimes people have difficulty falling asleep or experience early morning awakening and inability to fall asleep again. Primary insomnia is a common sleep disorder where people have trouble falling or staying asleep and is usually a cause of sleeplessness when no other factors can be identified.

What causes someone to have trouble sleeping?

People can have trouble sleeping for a lot of reasons. It may be related to drinking caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or energy drinks late in the day or before bedtime. Caffeine is a stimulant that can keep you awake. Drinking alcohol before bed may affect your sleep. While a nightcap might help you fall asleep sooner

the alcohol can disrupt your sleep and make it less restful.

What are some sleep disorders?

Some sleep disorders may be related to depression or stress. If you had a recent loss of a loved one that will often cause sleeplessness. Depression is more common than we like to think and it often manifests itself with sleeplessness. Medical illnesses can also cause inability to sleep.

When should someone seek medical help for sleeping?

If you are not sleeping well at night to the point that you are not able to function the way you want during the day because you are so tired or sleepy that may be a sign that you need to seek professional help.

Can some prescriptions drugs interfere with sleep?

Many prescription drugs can interfere with sleep including some heart, asthma, cough and cold medications and others. If you have recently started a new

medication and notice that you are having new sleep problems you may want to check with your physician. Never stop taking a prescription medication unless you doctor tells you to.

Can sleep be affected by other medical conditions?

Yes. If you are in physical discomfort, or have the flu or a cold, or conditions such as lung disease, arthritis, heart disease or others it can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep.

What are things to do to get a good night’s sleep?

There are several things you can to get a good night’s sleep. Have a small snack before bed to help prevent hunger during the night. Try to dim your lights in the bedroom and avoid any activity that stimulates your mind such as watching television. If you sit down in a quiet room and read a book before bed that can help you relax and get to sleep sooner. Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol before bedtime. Physical exercise during the day can help you to sleep better but avoid such

exercise before bedtime as that can keep you awake.

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The Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe golf course has been praised for

its jaw-dropping beauty and challenging yet accessible link courses. In the month of April head Golf Professional, Alo Brodsky, and his team of certified teaching professionals want to help golfers of any level get ready for prime golf weather ahead.

You can sign up for this month-long five session series, or take it one Saturday at a time. The first session started the last Saturday in March, but it continues each Saturday in April. Classes are $15 for one hour.

Skills golfers learn include how to warm up, stretch and stay healthy on the course. More technical skills follow, such as grip, swing mechanics, chipping, pitching and other shot-making strategies. Beginners learn golf lingo, like what is a fairway, the rough, the apron, tee boxes, divot, bunker and more.

“The 360 degree views and exclusive low rates make this golf course unlike any other in the southwest region,” said Jennifer Romero, MRC/Golf Course Manager. “Its breathtaking images and charm make this municipal golf course an unbeatable experience.”

Situated eight miles west of the historical downtown

Plaza, Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe has been featured on Golf Life and Fox Sports television networks. In addition, golf experts have praised it as a nationally ranked executive par 3 course. Travel + Leisure Magazine voted it one of the “top three big little courses” in the United States.

There are two distinctive courses: the executive par 3 called “The Great 28” and the Championship18-hole course. Greens on the 18-hole course have five sets of tees ranging from forward tees of 5,045 yards to the championship test of 7,415 yards from the back tees. The executive par 3 tees range from forward tees of 1,030 yards to the championship

test of 1,615 yards from the back tees. If you are new to golf and play from the forward tees, the course is more accessible.

The golf course manager and staff at Links de Santa Fe never forget that golf is about testing your ability every time. It’s a game played to test you both mentally and physically. Wherever you hit from, enjoy the challenge and take a moment to savor the vistas before your approach. It will be well worth your time to stop, chip and swing at the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe.

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Albuquerque’s best spring colors are not as obvious as either the glowing

balloons that light the city in October or the luminarias that warm Old Town at Christmas.

The spring blues, yellows and reds are much more difficult to find because they hide in the trees and shrubs that line the Rio Grande from Sandoval County to the border with Isleta Pueblo.

Blue Grosbeaks, red Summer

Tanagers and noisy Yellow-breasted Chats bring their brilliant plumage to Albuquerque every spring and summer. They are part of the reason the city was recognized in 2014 as the 20th Urban Bird Treaty City in the United States.

“It’s a way to celebrate the value of the bird community in this city,” said Matt Schmader, superintendent of the Open Space program for the City of Albuquerque. Along with the designation, the city was awarded $100,000,

most of it from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to enhance its habitats and educate its citizenry about the benefits of the birds that come here and the challenges they face.

Windows, Cats and Birding Trails

The city’s partners are the Central New Mexico Audubon Society, the Open Space Alliance, the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center and the Friends of the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.

“Audubon has several education programs,” Schmader said, mentioning campaigns to encourage owners of house cats to keep them inside, and educating homeowners about ways to prevent birds from colliding with windows.

The Friends of the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, a two-year-old refuge in Albuquerque’s South Valley, also has programs to raise awareness of the city’s bird life.

The Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center conducts its annual Herb Fest at the Nature Center May 9-10. Herb Fest features plant sales, birding walks and educational programs. May 9 is also International Migratory Bird Day.

“Eventually, we hope to have a system of birding trails across the city,” Schmader says. “We have trails on the West Mesa, along the river and in the foothills of the Sandias, and each habitat has its own suite of species.”

The Biggest WarblerThere are several places

available now where binoculars and some sturdy shoes will put you in contact with Albuquerque’s colorful and boisterous summer residents.

Conservancy Park Pond, Tingley Beach, is part of the city’s Biopark, and on the right spring day it’s possible to hear Blue Grosbeaks loudly crooning in the cover of cottonwood leaves. Summer Tanagers nest

in the canopy of the cottonwood Bosque. In May, the bright red males are fairly obvious, flitting through trees as they stake out nesting territories.

The Open Space Visitors’ Center and the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park provide access to both east and west sides of the Rio Grande, and both locations offer weekend morning birding trips.

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge on Second Street on the south side of Albuquerque ultimately will attract more birds as the alfalfa fields of a former dairy are returned to native vegetation later in spring.

The Albuquerque Open Space Visitors Center is at 6500 Coors NW. (505) 897-8831

The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is at 2901 Candelaria NW, a few blocks west of Rio Grande. (505) 344-7240

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is off Second Street. (505) 248-6667

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Summer Tanagers nest in thecottonwood bosque throughoutAlbuquerque. They arrive in late April and May.Photo Credit James Stuart

Western Tanagers move through the Albuquerque bosque in late April and May.Photo Credit: James Stuart


By Barb Armijo

Perhaps you can tell by the foot traffic at your local plant nurseries and in the garden ar-

eas of your favorite home improve-ment stores that spring has arrived. Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, planting vegetables or flowers, or landscape, April is the month to get ‘er done.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University, has some valuable resources for gardeners in the state. Stephanie Walker, an extension vegetable specialist and assistant professor at NMSU said that a well-planned vegetable garden can provide nutritious, high-quality, fresh vegetables all year long.

“A 50-foot by 100-foot garden will provide enough growing area for an average family,” she said. “Though a well-maintained vegetable garden can be a lot of work, the outdoor exercise will

mean better health for all involved.For full resources from NMSU

visit http://aces.nmsu.edu/. Here is NMSU’s eight-step plan for a successful vegetable garden:

1. Know Your ClimateThe types of vegetables that can

be grown in home gardens in New Mexico are generally determined by the length of the growing season. There are three major growing zones in New Mexico—north, central, and south—based on the average number of frost-free days. Growing periods for individual gardens within a zone may vary as much as 20 days due to microenvironments—variations in elevation, site exposure, soil type, and air drainage. Higher elevations generally have a shorter growing season. However, because cold air is heavier than warm air, it can drain into valley areas. Therefore, gardens in a valley in the spring tend to be colder than those on the

upper slopes of the valley. Gardens with a southern exposure tend to warm up sooner in the spring than those with a northern exposure.

2. Plan Before You PlantWhen selecting the site for

your garden, make sure the soil is deep and well drained. Hardpans (compacted layers of soil) and caliche (layers of calcium carbonate) near the soil surface can become major problems. Raised beds may need to be used if drainage problems cannot be solved. Most vegetables, whether grown in short or long growing season areas, prefer full sun. Vegetable gardens should be located away from trees that may shade the garden. Tree roots may also compete for water and nutrients.

3. Prepare the Soil The ideal soil should be deep,

well drained, and fertile, and should contain plenty of organic matter. It should also retain moisture well. Most soils in New Mexico are low in organic matter, so adding some to your garden soil will help improve its structure. Adding organic matter to a sandy soil improves both its water-holding capacity and its ability to retain nutrients for plant uptake. Adding organic matter to clay soils aerates these soils and improves their drainage.

4. Fertilize for Optimal Crop Production

Most New Mexico soils contain sufficient potassium for good vegetable growth, although it’s wise to have an analysis of your soil to make sure. Nitrogen is important for vegetative growth, particularly in leafy salad crops and corn. A nitrogen deficiency will appear as an overall yellowing, or chlorosis, of the older leaves because any nitrogen moves first to younger leaves. Phosphorous is important for fruit and root growth. Phosphorous deficiency generally appears as a purple coloration of the leaves.

5. Plant Your Garden Plants can be established in the

garden either by direct seeding or by transplanting. Planting seeds directly into the soil where they will grow is the easiest and most basic method of starting vegetables in a garden. It is also less costly in terms of both time and money. Transplants are often used in cooler areas where growing seasons are short so vegetables have more time to mature before the first frost.

6. Water Properly to Improve Yields

Because of our dry climate, irrigation is essential in New Mexico’s gardens. Too little water can induce plant stress, reducing both quality and yield. However, overwatering can cause root rot or may cause plants to remain overly vegetative rather than producing fruit. A careful balance of providing the optimal irrigation to plants as they grow will prevent plant stress from either under- or overwatering and will contribute to healthy, high-yielding crops.

7. Control Pests and WeedsPests (insects, birds, rodents,

etc.), diseases, and weeds interfere with the optimal growing conditions for a specific crop. Controlling weeds with herbicides is discouraged unless you have a very large garden.

The key to controlling insects and diseases in the garden is proper identification. Publications on identification and control of these pests can be obtained from your local county extension agent or online at aces.nmsu.edu/pubs. Where possible, plant resistant

varieties and use good cultural techniques to control these pests.

Harvest at the Correct TimeKnowing when to harvest

vegetables will help you get the best quality vegetables. Many gardeners allow produce to pass their prime, when vegetables are less tender and more fibrous. Refer to the table below to determine the best time to harvest vegetables.

For a complete table of harvesting best practices, visit http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/CR457/ and see tip No. 8.

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NM Senior Olympics Founder Recalls 37 Years of Games

What do the Sony Walkman, the McDonald’s Happy

Meal, leg warmers and Strawberry Shortcake have in common with New Mexico Senior Olympics? In 1979 these products were being launched onto the American scene;

while at the same time Ernesto Ramos and his team created a statewide competition that would help seniors stay active and change how these New Mexican’s lived their daily lives.

“A lot of people don’t realize that New Mexico was the first state in the nation to hold statewide games for seniors,” Ramos states. “There were senior games taking place at a local level in many states, with the largest in Los Angeles; but New Mexico was the first to hold statewide games.”

In 1979 Ernesto Ramos was working for the federal government helping senior programs in New Mexico receive necessary funding for the continuation of programs that assisted the growing senior population. While the job was rewarding in its own rights, Ramos

believed more could be done in the state to help seniors stay active, healthy and thrive.

Because of the vision and leadership of Ramos, the New Mexico Senior Olympics was born with 150 athletes from all around the state who competed in the softball distance throw, 50 and 1OO yard dashes, 880 and one mile runs, 50-yard wheel-chair race and

Frisbee throw events. Ramos and his team also added dancing contests, bubble gum chewing, balloon busting, pie eating and making ugly faces events to their one-day Olympics, which were held in Los Lunas and Albuquerque.

Fast forward to the 2015, 37th Annual New Mexico Senior Olympic Games which now hosts 26 individual sporting events including: Archery, Air Gun, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Cycling, Dance, Disc Golf, Horseshoes, Golf, Race Walk, Racquetball, Softball, Shuffleboard, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis and Track & Field at sport venues located throughout the City of Roswell and the New Mexico Military Institute campus.

This year there is an anticipated 800 active adults 50+, from all parts of New Mexico, competing in this four-day event. “There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to organize an event of this size and magnitude; which is the largest multi-sport event in New Mexico.” Cecilia Acosta, executive director

noted, “More than 400 volunteers are utilized to plan, coordinate, direct and successfully implement the Senior Olympic Games.”

Acosta stated, “New in 2015 is the ‘Seniors Got Talent’ 50+ entertainment show production to be held at the Pueblo Auditorium, Saturday June 6th, 1 p.m. which is free to the athletes and spectators.

True to form, Ramos will be in Roswell to watch his seniors from around the state compete. “I love to attend the games because the level of competition is intense and it’s a very exciting time,” Ramos remarked. “People may think that the Senior Olympics is older people casually playing games, but once you see how competitive the action is, you will become an instant and life-long fan. We have some of the best senior athletes in the state and when our athletes go to the National Senior Games, they go to win and bring home the gold.”

Ramos, who served on the National Senior Olympics board from 1990-1998 as well as the national president from 1995-1997, said “The intense competition prepares New Mexico athletes to dominate at the National Games.

NSGA governs the biennial National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors. New Mexico Senior Olympics hosts the sanctioned state event for people 50+ to qualify to compete at the national games. The 2015 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, will be held July 3-16 in Bloomington/Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Wednesday, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Though her parents have not met this paramour, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez must do something he has never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife. Everything will change for the whole family on the

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By Barb Armijo

Taos Pueblo’s beauty is a marvel and its history is known beyond New

Mexico’s borders, far and wide. Taos Pueblo is considered the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States by archaeologists who say

ancestors of the Taos Indians lived in the valley long before Columbus discovered America and even hundreds of years before Europe emerged from the Dark Ages.

Parts of this Northern New Mexico pueblo remain much like they did when the first Spanish explorers arrived in New Mexico in 1540. Those explorers were looking for the fabled Cities of Gold and believed Taos was one of them. Today the

riches of Taos Pueblo are in the culture, history and traditions of its people.

For architecture buffs, Taos Pueblo is breathtaking. The Pueblo is made entirely of adobe — earth mixed with water and straw, made into sun-dried bricks. Roofs of each of the five stories are supported by large timbers, vigas, hauled down from the mountain forests. Smaller pieces of wood, pine or aspen latillas, are placed on top of the vigas. The roof is then covered with packed dirt. The outside surfaces of the Pueblo are continuously maintained by plastering with thick layers of mud. Interior walls are carefully coated with thin washes of white earth to keep them clean and bright. The Pueblo is actually many individual homes, built side-by-side and in layers, with common walls but no connecting doorways. In earlier days there were no doors or windows and entry was gained only from the top.

The pueblo has about 150 people

who live there full time and another 1,500 or so other families that own more modern homes to the north or south of the oldest two structures.

One of the most revered sites in Taos is the San Geronimo, or St. Jerome, Chapel. It was built in 1850 to replace the original church which was destroyed in the War with Mexico by the U.S. Army in 1847. That church, the ruins still evident on the west side of the village, was first built in 1619. It was then destroyed in the Spanish Revolt of 1680 but soon rebuilt on the same site. St. Jerome is the patron saint of Taos Pueblo.

The pueblo is open to visitors daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm, except during tribal ritual days that require closing the Pueblo. Late winter to early spring the pueblo closes for about 10 weeks. Visit www.taospueblo.com for more information and to view events open to the public.

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A magazine to showcase New Mexico’s history, beauty and culture is

everything publishers William Halsey and Matt Gantner expected – popular. It also is a great resource for visitors and others who have relocated here.

The New Mexico Vacation Directory, which publishes yearly, will be out this spring filled with new stories about places, people and events in New Mexico throughout the year, said Halsey.

“We hope that both locals and visitors find the information in our directory useful,” he said. “There is so much to take in here and we love being able to show off our beautiful state in this way.”

The directory looks great on

a coffee table too. Its colorful photography and information filled pages can be very helpful for day trips and longer vacations as well. The directory is mailed to specific zip codes in Albuquerque and Texas, can be picked up at all state chambers of commerce offices and visitors centers, as well as at major hotels in Albuquerque.

Halsey and Gantner started the company in 2013 after leaving Albuquerque Publishing Company. Gantner says he and Halsey decided to use their individual skills to kick off their publishing business. Their corporation, Moon Dog Publishing, also publishes the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Magazine (available on the Rail Runner) and the Santa Fe Area Home Builder’s Association Resource Guide.

They also have a digital advertising company, Local Digital Reach.

“At one time or another during our careers we learned how to successfully start and circulate magazines,” Gantner said. “It has been an amazing experience for both of us.”

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The 27th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games, May 16 & 17 at Balloon Fiesta Park

The fans of Boston’s NBA basketball team might not like what I’m about to

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Sure, some so-called language experts say the word “Celtic” can be pronounced “SELL-ticks” because the E softens the C. And we’ll let them continue to call their team whatever they wish. But here in New Mexico, when it’s time for the annual celebration of all things Celtic, we’re going to call it “KELL-tick”. And YOU are going to call it “FUN”!

This May 16th and 17th will mark the 27th year of the summer’s greatest party, and you are invited. The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games, once again held at Balloon Fiesta Park,

is one of those events that, once you attend, you never miss again. That’s because you’re surrounded by fun from the second you arrive until you can tear yourself away.

It’s a festival for every one of your senses. The first one to perk up will be your sense of hearing because Celtic Fest has nearly non-stop music from two stages.

Some of the artists are from right here in Albuquerque, with others traveling hundreds of miles to be a part of the Fest. From small ensembles to large Bagpipe & Drum bands, you’ll be drawn in.

Next, the sights of the colorful dancers hit you. You’ll see traditional dances performed with artistic precision. Oh, but you’ll get your chance, too, with a quick lesson or two from the pros.

Then the aromas of authentic Celtic foods grab you. Here’s your chance to taste some of the family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Shepherds pie, corned beef & cabbage, “bangers and mash” and so much more are there to entice.

But what’s that “THUD” you just felt in your feet? Probably one of the heavy weights used in the Highland Games just down the field. These games are not for the weak; these are true tests of strength that will astound you. From the Caber (the telephone poll like) Toss to the Sheath (heavy bales) Toss and Hammer Throw, you’ll wonder how they do it. Or walk across the field to watch an exciting game of rugby, or Gaelic Football.

And there’s more fun wherever you look. In one area, the Antique European Car Show; in another the Celtic Dog show or the Celtic Horse Show. For the kids, a special area is set for fun things to do throughout the entire weekend.

But you’re not done yet. Time for shopping with vendors presenting clothing like kilts, hats, sporrans, kilt pins, family crests and clan badges, books (including an authors’ tent), swords, knives, musical instruments and everything Celtic under the sun.

So now that you know how to say it (KELL-tick), make your plans to have the time of your life at the 27th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games.

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More than two dozen emerging Native artists who are creating

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fashion, film, photography and basketry will sell their work. The IPCC underwrites artist booth fees, giving artists the opportunity to build their business and take home 100 percent of their sales.

Guests can meet and buy directly from artists; see live artist demonstrations in pottery, screen-printing, poetry and aerosol painting; sample food-truck style food; and enjoy the music of DJ Wae Fonkey, DJ Nutsako and acclaimed band Scatter their Own.

“I’m looking forward to sharing an evening with these emerging artists who are reinvigorating Native arts,” said award-winning Jemez Pueblo sculptor Adrian Wall. “I find their energy and fresh approach to making art inspiring to my work.”

Adrian Wall will be joined by award-winning Diné painter Tony Abeyta, Jolonzo Goldtooth, the designer of fashion line JG-Indie, Diné filmmaker Ramona Emerson, and Jemez Pueblo/Diné graphic artist Unek Francis. As part of the event these established artists will provide mentorship to the new artists by sharing their own experiences in the business.

“Culture’s Night Out has really

opened doors and allowed me to form valuable connections with my fellow artists,” said Zuni artist Mallery Quetawki. “Having a venue showcasing up-and-coming artists brings to light the future of Native Americans in the arts, and this light is brighter than ever thanks to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.”

The event is a fundraiser for IPCC’s youth program which provides educational tours about Pueblo arts and culture to more than 4,000 students annually. A donation of $10 or more is recommended.

The complete Culture’s Night Out schedule is available online at facebook.com/indianpueblo.

The IPCC is located at 2401 12th St. NW. Media representatives are invited to attend and document the event.

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Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District. The IPCC’s mission is to preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understand by presenting with dignity and respect the accomplishments and evolving history of the Pueblo people of New Mexico. To learn more, please visit: www.facebook.com/IndianPueblo and www.indianpueblo.org

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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]

HAIR SALON

On The SetSenior Special: Bring a friend and receive 50% off both color services.Walk-ins receive 20% off all other services. (Roller sets, facials, waxings, cuts) 843-9818

HANDYMAN/YARD/LANDSCAPE

Carpenter-Cabinet Maker Handyman, free estimates - small jobs welcome. Established 1969. Call Mike at 884-4138.

Electrician30 years’ experience. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Senior rates apply. LIC # 350669 Call Peter @ 505 688-8520 Visit us at: currentsecurityandelectric.com

Handyman - Swamp cooler, winterized, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Affordable door and window replacement, bath and kitchen remodels. Free estimates. Call 463-4744

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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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VOLUNTEERS

Casa 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 Program Volunteer 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: One hour a morning, Once a week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Alzheimer’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

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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 Thursday

Catholic 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 Volunteers Volunteers 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

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 3, 4, 18, 25 & 27Project Heart Start. Learn CPR. Free classes for all ages.April 3 at Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE, 1 – 2 p.m. 505-256-2000April 4 at North Domingo Baca Senior Center, 7501 Carmel NE, 11a.m.-12 noon. 505-764-6475April 18 at McCloud YMCA, 12500 Comanche NE, 505-292-2298April 25 at Los Duranes, 2920

Leopolda NW, 505-767-5900April 27 at Manzano Mesa, 501 Elizabeth St. SE, 10 a.m., 505-275-8731

April 4The Albuquerque Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding a monthly meeting on Saturday April 4, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Monte Vista Church, 350 Campus Blvd N. E. (Albuquerque). After the election

of officers, the featured speaker will be Professor Dorothy Baca, UNM, Department of Design for Performance Program. She will speak on “The History of Underwear”. Guest, current members, and prospective members are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

April 4-30 Spring Pastels Flower Show, at Botanic Garden - ABQ BioPark, 9

a.m.-5 p.m. Pastel blue hydrangeas and multi-color fuchsias fill the Mediterranean Conservatory with color during April. Admission $4-$12.50. Call 311; visit cab.gov.

April 7The American Federation of Teachers, New Mexico Retirees (AFT/NM) will meet on Wednesday April 7, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., at the AFT Hall 530 Jefferson St., NE. (Albuquerque). The speaker will be Courtney Custer,


Director of Communications,S.W. Family Guidance Center. She will speak on “Roots of Empathy”.All educational retirees are welcome to attend this meeting. Refreshments willbe served.

April 9Senior Information Series2nd Tuesday, April 9, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.Palmilla Senior Living10301 Golf Course Rd. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114

April 10Elvis Day in Old Town, 5-8 p.m. Featuring Elvis impersonations & karaoke contest with prizes. Cast your vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ award and enjoy classic cars and food and drink. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.

April 10-12The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico Annual Convention, Friday - Sunday, April 10-12, 2015, at Sheraton Uptown Hotel, 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Everyone is welcome at this largest gathering of blind people in New Mexico! Registration materials available at www.nfbnm.org.

April 11Naked Food Fair, at ABQ Rail Yards, 777 1st Street SW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Access a wide variety of foods - vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. A number of local restaurants, shops and chefs will offer samplings of their food. Admission $10/tasting tickets $30. Visit nakedfoodfair.com.

April 11International District Health Fair, at UNMH Southeast Heights Clinic, 8200 Central Avenue SE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A multicultural street fair at Texas Street SE (between Zuni Road and Central Avenue) with 100 booths, free health screenings, live music, group exercise and free lunch and more. Free admission. Call 272-5885; visit nmaging.state.nm.us/Special_Events.

April 14The Albuquerque Chapter of the Ass’n of Educational Retirees (AER) is holding a meeting on Tuesday April 14, 2015. It will be held at the UNM Continuing Education Facility, 1634 University Blvd NE, (Albuquerque) from 11:30-1:00 p.m. The speaker will be Frank Johnson, Director of the Choral Group, “The Enchanters”. For more information and lunch reservations contact Marilyn (505) 271-2078.

April 15Alzheimer’s Support Group3rd Wednesday, April 1510:30AM – 11:30AMPalmilla Senior Living10301 Golf Course Rd. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114

April 18Fiestas de Albuquerque, in Historic Old Town, noon-5 p.m. Featuring food, music, dance, activities and more from five major eras of Albuquerque’s history. Don’t miss the Founders’ Day procession at 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.

April 2336th Annual American Indian WeekThursday, April 23-Sunday, April 26, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center¹s American Indian Week is a vibrant celebration of Pueblo culture. Shop the Spring Indian Arts Market, see Native American dances honoring Mother Earth, enjoy Pueblo food & meet the newly crowned Miss Indian World.Info: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, 505-843-7270, indianpueblo.org. Included with museum admission: $6 adults, $5.50 seniors, $4 New Mexico residents, $3 students & children under 18, children under 5 free.

April 24-27Pueblo Days: Spring Art Market, daily events at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes Native American dance performances, films, an art market and more. Admission: adults, $6; seniors, $5.50; kids/students, $3. For a list of activities visit indianpueblo.org or gatheringofnations.com.

April 28Credit Rescue NowTime: 4/28/2015, 10AMLocation: Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity ReStore Instructor: Darlene Roybal Sponsor: State Farm April 30The BALANCE Financial Fitness Program Time: 4/30/2015, 10AMLocation: GAHH ReStoreInstructor: Joseph RamirezSponsor: State Farm

DANCE

April 7, 14, 21, 28Dance 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.

April 25On Saturday, April 25, USA Dance Chapter 5047 hosts a matinee showing of the movie “Musical Chairs”, at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE. A romantic tale of 2 New Yorkers who come together through love of ballroom dancing, featuring able-bodied and disabled actors and dancers and directed by the award-winning filmmaker, Susan Seidelman. The film is about strength of the human spirit, love and compassion in the face of life’s adversities. For more information, go to www.usadancenm.org or call (505) 271-0548.

April 30The Senior Connection Show, for active and independent seniors, will be held at Desert Greens Golf Course Ballroom, Thursday, April 30. Admission is free for this full day of entertainment, fashion show, activities and information. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Come anytime. 505-890-4249

May 16Manzano del Sol will be holding its 5th annual Grandma’s Garden Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. We invite you to start your garden with confidence by purchasing premium plants and consulting with our on-hand master gardeners to answer your questions.

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

First Friday The American Recorder Society meets at 7-9 p.m. in the adult annex at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. All skills levels welcome. Visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

April 7 - Albuquerque Opera Guild is proud to present “Italian Night” ; dinner and concert by the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel (Louisiana & Menaul) Grand Wurlitzer Ballroom. The James E Hesse Scholarship Award will be presented to a graduating senior from the Young Voices. Reception 6 p.m., concert and dinner 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.. Tickets are $50. For reservations call Albuquerque Opera Guild (505) 792-6869 Ext 105. [email protected]

April 10Young at Heart Choir Spring ConcertWith the Bar D Wranglers At Sandia Baptist Church 9429 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NMMatinee Concert 2:00 p.m.Evening Concert 7:00 p.m.Tickets - $15Call 505-858-3009 or email [email protected]

April 10Subject: Spring Concert with Young at Heart Choir and Bar D Wranglers from Durango, Colo Enjoy good old southern gospel and country western music on Fri. April 10th at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution N.E., Albq. N.M.. Matinee: 2 p.m., Evening: 7 p.m. Tickets--$15.00 person Join us for fellowship and food before each concert with a Bar b que feast. Cost $8.00 person . Tickets can be purchased for concert/meal at Young at Heart Center--10600 Menual N.E. Albq. N.M. or at the door. Call 505-858-3009 or email [email protected]

April 12Concert: Albuquerque Concert Band, at Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center, 11300 Montgomery Blvd. NE, 3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Call 883-2882; visit abqband.org/concerts.

April 26Concert: The Spring Thing, at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, 2 p.m. ChamberCHOPS, the Chamber Music Cooperative of the Southwest presents “The Spring Thing: a musical tribute for the season of new life or bouncy pieces of looping wire.” Free admission, donations appreciated. Call 883-1818; visit congregationalbert.org.

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First 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.

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April 10-26Performance: Noises Off, at Albuquerque Little Theatre, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The play takes a look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. Admission $12-$22. Call 242-4750; visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.

April 17-26Performance: Our Town, at UNM Rodey Theatre, Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. The story of ordinary families in a small American town and their journey through love, marriage and death is as relevant today as it was in 1938. Admission $10-$15. Call 925-5858; visit unmtickets.com.

April 18, 19New Mexico Young Actors present: Cinderella’s Glass Slipper, at KiMo Theatre, 2 p.m., both days. Cinderella is the classic story of the neglected girl of the cinders who, with the help of some special friends, unexpectedly finds herself dancing at Prince Charming’s royal ball. Admission$10-$12. Call 768-3522 or 311; visit HoldMyTicket.com.

April 22NM PBS & Film: The Last Days of Vietnam, at the KiMo, 7 p.m. Free admission. Call 277-2121, KiMo, 768-3544; visit communitycinema.org.

April 26Sunday Movie Musicals at the KiMo: Royal Wedding (1951), 2 p.m. Stars Fred Astaire, Jane Powell and Peter Lawford. Admission $6-$8.Call 768-3522 or 311.

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The state Legislature has legalized hemp under certain conditions. Maybe

it should have gone a bit further in an effort to protect us from harmful pesticides.

Almost 35 percent of the pesticides applied to cotton in the world are applied in cotton fields in the United States, and thousands of tons of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are applied to cotton fields each season.

To bring this fragile plant to harvest, it is heavily sprayed many times a season, in extreme cases, with pesticides so poisonous they gradually render fields barren. Some of this cotton is used to make furniture, mattresses, tampons, swabs and cotton balls.

The average American woman will use 11,000 pesticide-treated tampons or sanitary pads during her lifetime. That is not healthy. Use only natural tampons.

Many of the pesticides used on cotton have been implicated in human cancer, water contamination, soil degradations and the killing off of various animals. In 1991, a train loaded with Metan sodium, which is used as a soil sterilant before planting cotton, derailed and spilled its contents into the Sacramento River in California, resulting in the death of every living organism in the river for 40 miles. A few years later, heavy rains washed the chemical Endosulfan from cotton fields and into Big Nance Creek in Alabama, killing almost a quarter of a million fish.

On the other hand, there is a product that is much more efficient and much more valuable than cotton. That product is industrial hemp: a variety of Cannabis sativa, a tall annual herb of the mulberry family, native to Asia. Industrial hemp is not marijuana (Cannabis

indica), as they are two species of plants. Hemp does not possess any psychoactive qualities as it doesn’t possess the necessary THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) to give someone a buzz.

Using hemp instead of cotton would result in the use of 25 percent fewer pesticides than are currently being applied to our environment. Enormous numbers of trees would not have to be destroyed. Cotton growing is probably the largest polluter on the planet in terms of releasing pesticides into our environment since cotton occupies only l3 percent of the world’s farmland, yet demands 25 percent of the pesticides used. The chemicals enter the groundwater and poison not only the target insects but also non-target organisms, including humans. Hemp, on the other hand, has long been considered a weed, but it does not require pesticides to grow. Unfortunately it is illegal to grow hemp in most states because of ill-informed politicians who lack common sense.

Hemp seed is more nutritious than soybeans, contains more essential fatty acids than any other source, and is second only to soybeans in complete protein. Further, hemp seed is high in B vitamins, is 35 percent dietary fiber, and does not contain THC like its relative, the marijuana plant. Hemp fiber is longer, more absorbent and more insulating than cotton fiber.

According to the U. S. Department of Energy, hemp as a biomass fuel producer requires the least specialized growing and processing of all plant products. The hydrocarbons in hemp can be processed into a wide range of biomass energy sources, from fuel pellets to liquid fuels and

gases. Obviously, development of biofuels could significantly reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Hemp also produces more pulp per acre than timber on a sustainable basis and can be used for making every quality of paper. It is apparently forgotten that all herbs, including hemp, have their uses and that we were given all of the means we need on this earth to live a good, healthy life.

Another option is organically grown cotton. No pesticides, fertilizers or defoliants are used in growing organic cotton. Organic solutions such as using compost, manure, naturally derived minerals and crop rotation eliminate the need for dangerous chemicals. Organic cotton can also be bred in different colors to eliminate the need for dye. It comes in a range of earth tones, such as rust, cream, browns and greens.

Chemically dependent cotton is no longer necessary, and we should seriously look into increasing our yield of organic cotton and using industrial hemp. Growing cotton with pesticides and fertilizers certainly has more negatives than positives, and if we want to live in a healthy environment, we need to re-evaluate our priorities on what we are growing.

The Environmental Protection Agency has stated: “Economic benefits from pesticide use are not achieved without potential risks to human health and the environment due to the toxicity of pesticide chemicals.” This doesn’t have to be the case if we choose to use crops that don’t require pesticides.

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Developing practices that limit contaminants makes a difference. Wash hands when you get home, and prohibit shoes indoors. Near the front door, place a chair, a basket of clean socks, and large-sized Crocs (machine washable cold gentle cycle) nearby for those who have difficulty without shoes. This will dramatically decrease toxins that get tracked in and prevent them from working their way deep into your home.

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap has been family owned for five generations – more than 150 years. The soaps, which are available in a variety of herbal infusions, are pure, organic, fair-trade, non-GMO, earth friendly, peaceful to animals, and can be used for the body, the home and even on pets. I recommend Dr. Bronner’s as a first step in cleansing to break down debris and slimy cell walls that harbor bacteria and viruses. I then advise vinegar solutions to sanitize and finish them off - a sort of one-

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The Swiffer Sweeper Mop is great, but I don’t like the economic or environmental impact of disposable wipes. So I attach an old washcloth wet or dry, to the rubber clasps instead. They go right into the next load of laundry for recycled, continued use without waste.

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