deming horizons vol. 4
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This fantastic publication is your complete relocation guide to sunny Deming New Mexico. You will find it is an invaluable resource on the area’s shopping, dining, schools, and businesses for new residents and visitors both.TRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTSFEATURES6 A Great Small Town. Fast ducks, friendly people and a
new transit system are just a few of the amenities ourcommunity offers.
10 State Parks & Starry Skies. In an often overly illuminatedworld, local parks offer a refuge for stargazers of all ages.
13 “It’s the People!” Friendly, exceptional people are noexception in Deming, as the folks in these profiles arehappy to point out.
18 Chiles & You. Luna County chile peppers are appealing,abundant, tasty and so versatile that they can becomepart of a lifestyle.
24 Deming Arts Tour. Gifted, prolific and hard working,these area artists display their best.
26 Joint Health and Graceful Aging. Deming offers multiple resources to help its citizens remain mobile.
30 Create a Backyard Habitat. Master gardeners Jim and MaryKay Brady show us how to help bolster the fragile desert ecosystem while creating a pleasant personal space.
RESOURCES6 New Mexico Quick Facts
Mileage to Deming
8 Weather Recreation Transportation Interstates & Highways
9 Deming Quick Facts Deming Visitor InformationCity Services Art and CultureArea Wineries Deming Area Lodging Deming Area Restaurants
10 Financial Institutions Educational Institutions Health Care Services and Facilities
12 New Mexico State Parks Events
18 Annual EventsCalendar Utilities Providers Radio Stations
19 ReligiousOrganizationsCommunityOrganizationsPet Policies
32 Advertisers Index
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ABOUT THE COVER Few communities can boastof such a spectacular-lookingharvest. The worldwide market for Luna County chile peppers is here to stay.Photo courtesy of Joe Burgess.
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505-546-8881 • FA X: 505-546-8880
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DE M I N G, NE W ME X I C O
505-546-8881 • FA X: 505-546-8880
SERVING LUNA COUNTY SINCE 1947.
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Terri MengesPresident & Managing Director
Joseph BurgessVice President
Arlyn CooleyStaff Accountant
LeAnne KnudsenAdvertising Sales
Brett Ferneau Writer
Joseph BurgessPhotography
Terri MengesDebra Sutton
Designers
Anna DavisAdministrative Assistant
Special Thanks to: Sally Allen
Miguel AscencioMelinda Bartlett
Luanne & Joe BeginskiMaryKay & Jim Brady
Rena BulsterbaumAlbert Campos
Deborah Cilento-ForanMarian Dyer
Connie GallegosJohn GilkisonMike Harris
Darrell HawkinsWayne HecklerDave Johnson
Barbara & Jim LaneDiana LeMarbeCyndi Longoria
Vivian Moore-CraverDJ Nelson
Marti NimanLyn OronaPaula PageRosa Perez
Barbara & Jim ReedyMaria ReynoldsLisa & Don RossLeticia Roybal
Ramon & Martha SanchezPam & Chris Sanders
Jessica SavageRachel Schneider
Micki ShillitoHelena SlackTotsie Slover
Katherine SmyerMyrna TaylorLuis TerrazasLois TharpTim Weber
Linda Werner
DEMING
HORIZONSA COMPLETE RELOCATION LIFESTYLE GUIDE
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NEW MEXICO
QUICK FACTSState Capital: Santa FeStatehood: January 6, 1912State Flag: Red Zia on field of goldState Ballad: Land of EnchantmentState Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows as It Goes)
State Poem: A Nuevo MexicoState Songs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and Asi Es Nuevo MexicoState Cookie: BiscochitoState Tie: Bolo TieState Gem: TurquoiseState Tree: PiñonState Flower: YuccaState Grass: Blue GrammaState Animal: Black BearState Bird: RoadrunnerState Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat TroutState Insect: Tarantula Hawk WaspState Fossil: CoelophysisLand Area: 121,599 sq. milesPopulation: 1,928,384 (2005 Census)Highest Point: Wheeler Peak (13,161 feet)Lowest Point: Red Bluff Reservoir (2,842 feet)State website: www.newmexico.org
MILEAGE TO
DEMINGAlamogordo - 127 milesAlbuquerque - 233 milesBoston, MA - 2,678 milesCarlsbad - 267 milesChicago, IL - 1,717 milesDallas, TX - 742 milesDenver, CO - 686 milesEl Paso, TX - 102 milesFarmington - 415 milesGallup - 309 milesGlenwood - 121 milesGrand Canyon, AZ - 476 milesHouston, TX - 855 milesLake Roberts - 84 milesLas Cruces - 59 milesLordsburg - 69 milesLos Angeles, CA - 708 milesNew York City - 2,308 milesPalomas, Mexico - 35 milesPhoenix, AZ - 336 milesPortales - 335 milesRoswell - 244 milesRuidoso - 173 milesSan Diego, CA - 630 milesSan Francisco, CA - 1,088 milesSanta Fe - 292 milesSeattle, WA - 1,850 milesSilver City - 53 milesSocorro - 156 milesTaos - 362 milesTruth or Consequences - 85 milesTucson, AZ - 224 milesWashington DC - 2,195 milesWhite Sands - 91 miles
Deming, New Mexico has long been known as a rest stop alongside the trail,the railroad lines and the highway. In recent years, though, a growing number ofpeople have been stopping here to call it home instead. One of the fastest-grow-ing cities in the state, today’s Deming is teeming with activity and opportunity.
Retirees comprise one segment of the population that has discoveredDeming, and a local subdivision was recently listed as one of America’s 100 BestMaster-Planned Communities by “Where to Retire” magazine. Many relocatorscite the mild Deming winters and year-round golf as reasons for moving here,although the most popular reason stated is still “the friendly people.” The townhosts many community events and special occasions, such as the famous annu-al Deming Duck Races. Keeping informed on upcoming events is as easy asreading the electronic message board at Joe Perk Coffee Shop, the unofficialhub of the downtown district. The area offers a number of other outstandingrestaurants and galleries as well.
The town’s growth has resulted in upgraded municipal services and theimplementation of new ones. An important advancement in public transporta-tion came to town last January with the expansion of the Southwest RegionalTransit District (SWRTD) into the Deming area. Considering today’s gasolineprices, the move came at an excellent time. Demingites and visitors can now
A GREATSmall TownA GREATSmall Town
WRITTEN BY BRETT FERNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
DEMING HORIZONS – 7
choose between an on-demand, curb-to-curb service, a daily fixed routearound town, and a daily shuttle toColumbus and back, all at fares thatcost less than driving a private auto-mobile. Connections are also avail-able to Lordsburg and Silver City.
“We have a very supportive boardof directors,” reports Katherine Smyer,Interim Executive Director of theSWRTD, “They’re all fantastic peopleto work with. We’re happy to haveexpanded the bus service from SilverCity into Deming providing transitservice to the public.”
Of course, farming, ranching and his-tory remain important aspects of life inLuna County. Both culture and agricul-ture are well served here, and Demingis home to two organizations belong-ing in the category of ‘world’s largest:’The Deming-Luna Mimbres Museum’sexquisite permanent collection ofMimbres pottery is the largest of itskind in the world, while Border Foods,Inc. is the world’s largest processor ofgreen chile peppers and the nation’slargest processor of jalapenos.
opposite page: The grace and elegant simplicityof Southwestern architecture are reflected in thisDeming home, overlooking the rugged FloridaMountains. this page, top: The newly renovatedSouthwest Regional Transit District station pro-vides connections between Corre Caminos andmunicipal transit routes. this page, center: JoePerk Coffee Shop’s climate-controlled patio,located in historic downtown Deming.
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WEATHERDeming/Luna County is located inthe high Chihuahua Desert along the US-Mexico border in southwestern New Mexico.
RECREATIONGolf Course:Rio Mimbres Golf Course 546-9481Motor Sports:Arroyo Seco Motor Plex 544-3440Nearby Ghost Town: Shakespeare 542-9034Nearby New Mexico State Parks:Caballo Lake State Park 743-3942City of Rocks State Park 536-2800Elephant Butte Lake State Park 744-5923Pancho Villa State Park 531-2711Percha Dam State Park 743-3942Rockhound State Park 546-6182Spring Canyon State Park 546-6182Outdoor Attractions:Florida MountainsPublic Parks & Entertainment Complex:Voiers Pit ParkWater Sports:Sam Baca Aquatic Center 546-7958
TRANSPORTATION Airports: Deming Municipal Airport 544-3660El Paso International Airport 915-772-4271Bus Lines:Corre Caminos Transit 544-9963Greyhound Bus Line 546-3881Las Cruces Shuttle Service 800-288-1784Railway: Amtrak 800-872-7245
INTERSTATES AND HIGHWAYS Interstate 10 travels east-westInterstate 25 is 62 miles east of DemingUS180 north to Silver CityState Rd 11 south to PalomasState Rd 26 east to Hatch
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H L P H L PJan 57 26 .41" Jul 95 65 1.86"Feb 62 29 .52" Aug 92 63 1.69”Mar 68 34 .42" Sep 88 57 1.35”Apr 76 41 .25" Oct 78 45 .76”May 85 49 .22" Nov 66 33 .42”Jun 95 59 .43" Dec 57 27 .64”
H - High L - Low P - Average Precipitation (Inches)
Average annual precipitation - 9 inchesAverage winter temperatures - 59° - 27°Average summer temperatures - 94° - 62°Average spring temperatures - 76° - 41°First frost – About NovemberLast frost – About April 15Average annual snowfall – 3 inches (gone within hours)
Average humidity in July – 25%Average wind speed - below 11 mphAverage days of sunshine per year – 340+191 clear days, 99 partly cloudy days, 72 cloudy daysElevation – 4,335 feet above sea levelDriest months of the year – April and MayWettest months of the year – July, August and September
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DEMING
QUICK FACTSElevation - 4,335 feetPopulation - Over 27,000 in Luna County(59% urban, 41% rural)
DEMING
VISITORINFORMATIONChamber of Commerce:Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce546-2674 www.demingchamber.comTop Annual Event: Great American Duck Race 888-345-1125www.demingduckrace.com
CITY OF DEMING
SERVICESEmergency:Dial 911 for all emergenciesFire Department:Deming Fire Department 546-8848Law Enforcement:Columbus Police 531-2348Deming Police 546-0354Luna County Sheriff’s Office 546-2655NM State Police 546-3481Post Office:Deming Post Office 800-275-8777Senior Citizen Center:Beckett Senior Citizens Center 546-8823
ART AND
CULTUREThe Arts:Deming Arts Center 546-3663Deming Performing Arts Theater 544-3728Historic Walking Tour 546-2674Tumbleweed Theater 531-2311Libraries:Columbus Library 531-2612Marshall Memorial Library 546-9202Museums:Columbus Historical Museum 531-2620Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 546-2382Pancho Villa State Park Museum 531-2711
AREA
WINERIESLuna Rossa Winery 544-1160St. Clair Winery 546-1179
DEMING AREA
LODGINGHotels & Motels - 18RV Parks - 12Bed & Breakfast - 4
DEMING AREA
RESTAURANTSOver 40 to choose from
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Most Deming residents associate the sky with sunshine, because the
area enjoys more than 340 sunny days a year. After sunset, however, the
skies over our nearby state parks offer a compellingly different attraction:
peaceful darkness under a glorious canopy of stars.
Astronomy, the study of stars and planets, has fascinated humankind
since the beginning of time. Unfortunately for most present-day city
dwellers, bright artificial lighting at ground level prevents them from see-
ing anything in the night sky except the moon and a few of the nearest
stars. Now, thanks to the National Public Observatory (NPO), Deming
residents and visitors can see a magnificent view of the sky as our ances-
tors saw it from the vantage point of our rural state parks.
The NPO is a New Mexico-based non-profit organization comprised
mostly of volunteers. Its Stars-N-Parks program operates in over a dozen
parks in three states, including eight state parks in New Mexico.
Adjacent to the Deming area, City of Rocks, Pancho Villa and Rockhound
State Parks offer the program year around, with a layoff during the two
warmest months. Presentations typically take place on Saturday nights
when there is little or no moon visible. Visitors are asked to arrive before
dusk to prevent the distractions of dust and car headlights. The best
stargazing begins at nautical twilight, one hour after sunset.
Essential to the program are the volunteer astronomers who share
their time, knowledge of the heavens and often their equipment, such as
telescopes and laser pointers. Before dusk, these instructors give
demonstrations and help novices become comfortable navigating the
night sky. After dark, red-filtered flashlights and red rope lights provide
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FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONSLOCALLY OWNED BANKS:Chino Federal Credit Union 546-0459First New Mexico Bank 546-2691First Savings Bank 546-2707NATIONAL BANKS:State National Bank 544-7345Wells Fargo Bank 544-6658
EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONSDEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:OFFICE - 400 CODY ROAD575-546-8841
My Little School PreschoolBataan ElementaryBell ElementaryChaparral Elementary Columbus ElementaryMartin ElementaryMemorial ElementarySmith ElementarySunshine ElementaryDeming InterMediate SchoolHofacket Mid-High SchoolRed Mountain Middle SchoolDeming High SchoolCHARTER SCHOOLS:Cesar Chavez Charter High SchoolHIGHER EDUCATION:Dona Ana Branch Community CollegeMimbres Valley Learning CenterUniversity of New Mexico - Las CrucesWestern New Mexico University
HEALTH CARE
SERVICES & FACILITIESASSISTED LIVINGBeehive Homes of DemingWillow Manor
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES:Ambercare Home HealthCoordinated Home HealthGila Regional Home HealthMimbres Valley Home Health & Hospice
MEDICAL CENTERS AND HOSPITALS:Gila Regional Medical Center:Cancer Center - Silver CitySurgical Center - Silver CityMimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing HomePresbyterian Medical Services - Deming
Health CenterSilver Health Care - Deming Center
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc.
AVAILABLE MEDICAL SERVICES:CardiologyChiropracticDentistry, Orthodontics and Oral SurgeryFamily PracticeGerontologyGynecologyHematologyInternal MedicineMammographyNeurologyObstetricsOncologyOphthalmologyPediatricsPodiatryPhysical Therapy & RehabilitationRadiologySurgery
&State Parks
StarrySkies
opposite page: Photographer Joe Burgess tookthis striking photo at a local State Parks starparty during the recent total eclipse of the moon.
safe illumination while preserving
everyone’s night vision.
Writer and NPO Publicist Jessica
Savage knows Deming well, and has
attended many of the events, inter-
viewing the public.
“People in the Deming area are real-
ly proud of their state parks and the
natural environment,” she reports.
“Learning about the night sky adds
another layer of natural history to
these resources. It gives them that
connection not only to the land and its
history going back to Mimbres and
Chiricahua Apaches, but also to the
universe itself.”
Jessica notes that program partici-
pants include couples, seniors and
families with children of all ages.
“It's a great opportunity for them to
have an inexpensive night out that's also
educational,” she says. “Sometimes we
get junior amateur astronomers -
youngsters bringing their telescopes to
the program. We encourage that
because it allows our knowledgeable
presenters to offer them some tips.”
The NPO also hosts the Southern
New Mexico Star Party, a four-day
gathering, at City of Rocks State Park
each spring and fall. City of Rocks fea-
tures a public observatory with a high
power telescope and retractable roof.
A piggyback telescope mounted on
the main telescope provides a video
image that can be viewed by a number
of observers at one time.
So why not spend an evening with
the stars? Whether you already enjoy it
or have never tried it, stargazing is at
its best in Deming area state parks.
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which includes Spring Canyon,Invite you to visit the Park anytime.
We sponsor 4 special events during the year.
Desert Alive!
Bluegrass Festival
Native Plant Fall Sale
Holiday Lights - 1,000 Luminarias
For More Information call575-546-6182
www.friendsofrockhound.org
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ROCKHOUND STATE PARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-546-6182
2008July 19, August 16 Music in thePark. 6-8pm. Kick up your heels tosome great entertainment spon-sored by Friends of Rockhound StatePark. Bring your lawn chairs and joinus in the fun. Popcorn and light bever-ages for sale.September 20 Fall Native Plant Sale.8am-12pm. Come early for a great selec-tion of native plants, adapted plants andcactus. Free coffee and homemade cook-ies will be available. Event hosted by JackKey Motors of Deming.Mariachi and Ballet Folkloric. 6-8pm. Grabyour family, friends and neighbors and takea short drive to the park for a terrificevening of local talent. Free event sponsoredby First New Mexico Bank.December 13 Holiday Lights. Over 1000luminarias light the paths around the VisitorCenter and Native Garden. Make it part ofyour holiday tradition with coffee, hot cocoa,cider, Mexican cookies and carols as part ofthe enchantment. Free event sponsored byFirst New Mexico Bank and Peppers.
2009April 4 Desert Alive! A Salute to Spring andNative Plant Sale. 8am until all plants are sold.Native plants, adapted plants and cactus forsale. Master gardeners will answer questionson planting and maintenance. Events includenature hikes, butterfly / insect programs andsilent auction. Free event sponsored by Edward Jones.April 11 Easter Egg Hunt (rain date April 18).May 22-24 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival.Live bands, open mic sessions and food vendors.Visit www.FriendsOfRockhound.org for ticket information.June 20, July 18, August 15 Music in the Park. 6-8pm. Kick up your heels to some great entertainmentsponsored by Friends of Rockhound State Park. Bringyour lawn chairs and join us in the fun. Popcorn andlight beverages for sale.
CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-527-4386
2008September 24-26 Southwest New Mexico StarParty. Interpretive astronomers guide visitors asthey view planets and stars. Call for details.
PANCHO VILLA STATE PARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-531-2711
2008September 13 3rd Annual Mexican IndependenceDay Celebration & Car Show. 9am-3pm. Classic andvintage car and truck show kicks off the AnnualMexican Independence Day festivities. Live entertain-ment, special presentations, jumping balloon for thekids, food and craft vendors.November 15 2nd Annual “Fire on the Desert” Red& Green Chile Cookoff. 9am-3pm. Honoring the BESTred and green chile recipes from area cooks with tro-phies and prizes given to winners in each category.Fundraiser for Annual Camp Furlong Day.
2009March 7 6th Annual Camp Furlong Day. 9am-3pm.Hundreds of riders on horseback will end their historic250-mile journey from Mexico to the U.S. border. Theevent is timed to coincide with the March 9, 1916 raidon the village of Columbus and adjacent military campby Pancho Villa and his men. Featuring folkloric dancers,live entertainment, special speakers, presentations, vin-tage wagon rides and Charro performance by CarlosHerrera and his trick horses.
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People!WRITTEN BY BRETT FERNEAU
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
At first glance, the Demingites profiled here appear to have little in common: they includea chef, a circus performer, a precision rider and an astronomer. One trait that they all share,though, deserves a closer look.
That trait is their passion for what they do. It wouldn’t matter where they lived; they wouldstill engage in their pursuits with exhilarated determination. Just the same, they have all cho-sen Deming as home. Some have lived here for half a century and some came a few yearsago. Their primary reason for locating here turns out to be another thing that they share…
Achievers who choose to call Deming their hometown include, above, left to right: Darrell Duane Hawkins, trick roper extraordinaire;award-winning Reining competitor Luanne Beginski; well-known National Public Observatory presenter Sally Allen, and noted ChefAlbert Campos, founder of The Campos Restaurant.
””““People!It’s the
We present stories of Deming neighbors and friends who enrich our community while striving to
perfect their own excellence.
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To millions of spectators nationwide, circus performer Darrell D. Hawkins
is better known as the “Rope-Spinning Cowboy,” a man who can twirl a loop
60 feet in diameter. In the last 21 years, he has spun his lariat standing atop
elephants, slack wires and step ladders, and even while standing on his
head. Assisted since 1996 by his wife and show partner Deloris, Darrell has
performed in all 50 states, received write-ups in Circus Report and Billboard
magazine, and is listed in the Circus Archives. What is more interesting,
though, is that performing is only the latest of his careers.
Now 79, Darrell has been a working range cowboy, Grand Canyon
mule packer, truck driver, ranch foreman, stockman, barber and lock-
smith. He began mastering the basics of trick roping at age eight;
50 years later he closed his Star Barber Shop in Deming and
joined the Culpepper & Meriwether Circus. The show was on
the road for 233 days straight during that season, but for the
“Hawk,” it was only the beginning of another journey.
“I never did anything just for the money,” he
recalls.
Like cattle roundups, circus work is contin-
uous and demanding for most of the year,
with a seasonal layoff during the deep winter
months. During layoffs, Darrell and Deloris
always returned home to sunny Deming,
where they have maintained a permanent
residence. These days, they book one show
a month at Wild West events, stage venues
and nearby circuses. The act has already
scheduled several dates a year in advance.
“I came to Deming in ’47 with a saddle
and a bedroll,” Darrell says, “and got to
know a lot of good people, like I’d known
them all my life. You could accomplish
anything here, if you spent a little money and
worked hard. I think it’s still that way. I wouldn’t want to live anyplace else.”
Darrell D. Hawkins
Associate real estate broker Luanne Beginski – last name pronounced ‘BeGINski’
– was not a born horsewoman. In fact, she didn’t begin riding until she was fully two
years old! Her first riding instructor was her father, a working cowboy who
gathered and trained wild mustangs in the Santa Fe area. She learned to ride
playing cowboys and Indians and grew up around Santa Fe and on a work-
ing cattle ranch near Wagon Mound, NM.
Today, Luanne is an award-winning participant in the growing
equine sport of competitive Reining. A judged event
that evolved from skills required of working ranch
horses and riders, Reining strives for absolute
precision in both speed and maneuverability
where the horse must be willfully guided.
Contestants run one of ten patterns, each of which
includes slow small circles, fast large circles, roll-
backs – reversing directions – over the hocks, exact-
ly four 360-degree spins on one spot, figure-eights
with flying lead changes and the sliding stops from full
speed that have become a symbol of the sport.
“Reining is a partnership between horse and rider,”
Luanne says, “and good partnerships are hard to
come by. It takes a certain kind of horse.”
Obviously, it also takes a certain kind of rider.
Luanne’s current competition horse, an eight-year-old
aptly named Lady, came to her partially trained.
“She had a good attitude,” Luanne says, “and a
willingness to work. She tries hard and doesn’t take things
personally.”
On her own side of the partnership, Luanne takes exception-
al care of her three horses.
“I have a passion for riding,” she says. “It’s my form of cre-
ating a finished product.”
An area resident for 11 years, Luanne gives the same answer
that the majority of folks do when asked what she likes most
about Deming. Without hesitation, she replies, “The friendly,
caring people.”
Luanne BeginskiLuanne Beginski
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“After four years, we still get people coming in who have discovered
us for the first time,” says Albert Campos, chef and owner of The
Campos Restaurant on south Silver Avenue in Deming. That upward trend is
likely to continue for some time, because good word-of-mouth advertising is
slow but everlasting.
Originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, Albert has been in the restaurant busi-
ness in the U.S. for almost four decades, which included nearly 20 years at the
prestigious Double Eagle Restaurant in Mesilla, culminating in the sought-after
position of Chef.
At his family’s restaurant, the menu features Albert’s international recipes and
fresh ingredients from around the world, including Luna County. Our staff
recommends the salmon crepes, charbroiled steaks and manicotti, but
that still leaves over three pages of untried entrees, plus the fresh-daily
desserts. Some recipes, like the cactus-roasted brisket, came from
his mother in Mexico; others are purely his own. Included is a
choice selection of more traditional tried-and-true favorites sure
to please any palate.
The Campos Restaurant employs Albert’s wife, brother-in-
law and several unrelated, friendly employees. Albert is a
proud member of the Deming Luna County Chamber of
Commerce, while his two sons have taken up his former
career and traditions at the Double Eagle. Noting that
there is a “big difference” between restaurant employ-
ment and ownership, Albert estimates that he works
between 10 and 14 hours daily.
“But it’s worth it,” he adds. “It’s like a dream. I’ll keep
doing it as long as I can.”
Albert often spends his days off experimenting in his
kitchen at home, and seldom takes long vacations.
“I can’t stay at home for long,” he admits. He plans
to stay in Deming, though. He leans in the front door-
way and looks at the sky.
“It’s a peaceful, friendly place,” he
says with a positive nod.
Albert Campos
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When Sally Allen was a teenager, her older brother built his own reflector-style tele-
scope, carefully grinding the main mirror himself. He was so enthusiastic about the proj-
ect that he invited Sally to come outside and view the heavens through the new device.
Hoping not to disappoint him, Sally half-heartedly took a look at the rings of
Saturn – and instantly became hooked on astronomy for life. While pursuing a
career as an elementary schoolteacher, she kept her eyes on the skies at every
opportunity. These days, this four-year Deming-area resident is delighted to
share her accumulated knowledge of the stars with anyone bitten by the astro-
nomical bug.
Sally is one of a handful of volunteer “presenters” working on behalf of the
National Public Observatory (NPO), which sponsors the Stars ‘N’ Parks pro-
grams hosted by our area state parks. * Using her own two telescopes, a large
stationary instrument and a smaller, hand-held ’scope called Fred, she guides
stargazers of all experience levels on tours of the cosmos. Outgoing and enthu-
siastic, she can even demonstrate principles of astronomy in broad daylight.
“I'm not a professional,” she explains, “just someone who loves the night
sky and enjoys sharing its grandeur whenever possible.”
Noting the increasing scarcity of prime locations for viewing a
starry night sky, she adds, “We’re very thankful to the New
Mexico State Parks system.”
While Sally’s name remains listed on the active roster of Deming
substitute elementary teachers, her primary passion is volunteering –
as an astronomer, a member of the Friends of Rockhound State
Park, and at the First Christian Church, where she attends
services with her husband, Bill.
“We love it here,” she says of the Deming area.
“It’s a comfortable, lovely, friendly place. We’re
thankful that we’re here.”
* See “State Parks & Starry Skies” on page 10.
Sally AllenSally Allen
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WRITTEN BY BRETT FERNEAUPHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
DEMING CALENDAR OF
ANNUAL EVENTS2008July 27 Art in the Park. Courthouse Park.August 22-24 Great American Duck Races.
888-345-1125 www.demingduckrace.com.
September14 St. Ann’s Fiesta. Courthouse Park.24-28 Southwestern New Mexico State Fair.
575-543-5736.October11 Columbus Day Festival. 18-19 St. Clair Wine Festival. 575-546-5394
www.StClairVineyards.com.19 Holy Family Catholic Church Klobase
Festival. Courthouse Park.December6 Christmas Light Parade.6 Columbus Christmas Festival.6 Deming Arts Council Tannenbaum
Festival Reception. 575-546-3663.14 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum
Green Tea Reception. 575-546-2382.
2009MarchTBA Rockhound Roundup. 575-267-4399.AprilTBA Smokin’ Oldies Car & Motorcycle
Show. 575-546-6243.May2 Cinco de Mayo celebration.
575-546-2674.June13 Luna Rossa Wine Festival.
575-544-1160 www.LunaRossaWinery.com
July4 Fireworks Display. SWNM State
Fairgrounds.
For information on events and event dates,please contact the Deming-Luna CountyChamber of Commerce at 800-848-4955www.demingchamber.com
DEMING AREA UTILITIES
PROVIDERSELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS:Columbus Electric Cooperative 546-8838PNM Electric/Gas Service 546-8535
NATURAL GAS SERVICE PROVIDERS:City of Deming Gas Dept. 546-8848PNM Electric/Gas Service 546-6535Propane Service Providers:Columbus LP Gas 531-2577Deming Propane 546-9012I-10 Chevron, Inc. 546-7459ServiGas 546-0001Ziggy’s Propane Co., Inc. 546-4166
TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS:Alltel 800-255-8351Qwest 800-244-1111Verizon Wireless 800-209-6151
TELEVISION SERVICE PROVIDERS:A-1 Dish Network 877-203-9044Comcast Cable TV 546-0417DirecTV 800-280-4388
WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS:City of Deming Water Dept. 546-8848Columbus Village Water Dept. 531-2171
RADIO
STATIONS1230 AM KOTS - Country94.3 FM KDEM - Pop Music91.7 FM KZPI - Christian
&tthe world has discovered – and fallen in love with – southwestern
New Mexico chile peppers. Public sentiment ranges from appreciation toutter obsession as the number of self-proclaimed ‘chile-heads’ contin-
ues to grow. The official New Mexico State Question – “Red or green?” – isasked more than 100,000 times each day.
The noble chile, however, is such a versatile fruit that it can be enjoyed onseveral different levels. For example, you can grow chiles in your garden.Why let the commercial producers have all the fun? Gardeners report that,like tomatoes, homegrown chiles taste better than store-bought. The ChilePepper Institute of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces offers a vastvariety of seeds for sale, as well as books and reprints of scientific researcharticles to help guide your green thumb. *
Now that you’ve grown some chile plants, you’ll want to pick a few chile
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ss
The skilled hands shown slic-ing genuine New Mexicojalapeno chile peppers belongto Martha Sanchez of LasCazuelas Restaurant inDeming. Those of us home-made chile enthusiasts whoare less adept should remem-ber that wearing rubber gloveshelps to prevent discomfort.
RELIGIOUS
ORGANIZATIONSApostolic - 1Assembly Of God - 2Baha’Is - 1Baptist Independent - 1Baptist Missionary - 1Baptist Southern - 3Catholic - 2Charismatic - 1Christian - 2Christian Science - 1Church Of Christ - 3Episcopal - 1Episcopal Anglican - 1Jehovah’s Witness - 1Lutheran - 1Lutheran ELCA - 1Methodist United - 1Nazarene - 1Pentecostal - 2Pentecostal United - 1Presbyterian USA - 1Seventh-Day Adventist - 1Other - 15
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONSThe ArcAmerican Legion Bataan Post #4Cancer Support of DemingCommunity Action Agency of Southern NMDeming Helping Hands Inc.Deming Literacy ProgramDeming Noon Lions ClubDeming Rotary ClubDeming Shrine ClubElks Lodge #2799Habitat for Humanity of DemingHelp ProgramThe Healing HouseKiwanis ClubKnights of Columbus Council #4256La VidaLoyal Order of Moose Lodge #2088Luna County Healthy StartMasonic Hall A F & A MMeals on WheelsSafe Ride Services Inc.Senior Volunteer ServicesSt. Vincent de Paul Thrift StoreToys for TotsVeterans of Foreign Wars Post #1477YWCA
PET POLICIESPET FRIENDLY COMMUNITYNumber of Pets Limit: No more than 4 ani-mals may be kept at one city residence-anycombination of dogs, cats and potbellied pigs.Dog Off Premise Leash Law: When offpremise, dogs must be restrained by a leashnot exceeding 6 feet in length. An exceptionis when the owner or keeper physically car-ries or holds said animal.Cat and Dog License Fees: Intact M/F cat ordog-$5.00. Spayed/Neutered cat or dog-$3.00Vaccination Clinics: Deming Animal Clinic 3 times a yearHumane Society Adoption Fees:Cats-$35.00. Dogs-$55.00, Puppies-$30.00Fee includes rabies shot if the animal has nothad one, city/county license and spaying orneutering of your new pet. A local veterinarianat the Deming Animal Clinic can do the spay-ing or neutering. The Mary Jessica Fund willpay up to 50% ($50.00) to spay or neuter petsof qualifying low-income families. Call 575-546-2024 for more information.Deming Animal Guardians (a non-profitorganization): Deming Animal Guardiansprovide spaying or neutering discounts andlow cost specials. 575-546-9711.Pet Boarding: 2Pet Supplies & Food: 2Pet Grooming Services: 2Veterinarians: 3
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fruit at a time in late summer when they’re full grown butstill green. Wash them and roast them in the oven, or usethe backyard grill. Keep turning them until the skins areevenly blackened. Remove them from the heat, allow aminute for cooling and bundle them up in zippered plasticbags, as many to a bag as will fit comfortably. Let them‘sweat’ for about half an hour. The skins will pull right off.Remove the skins, the veins, and most of the seeds. In NewMexico, it is considered proper for green chile to contain afew seeds for decoration.
At this point you also have the option of letting the chilescool completely in the bags, then freezing them. You canthaw the bags in cold water next winter and still peel thechiles. If you omitted the very first step, growing your ownchiles, you can buy some and roast your own, just the same.
A cautious word: capsaicin – the ‘heat’ chemical in chiles– will find every tiny scratch and cut on your fingers andhands. Wear rubber gloves when peeling chiles, andremember to keep your fingers away from your face andeyes. If you get into trouble, cold milk is a good antidote.
By autumn, the chiles you left on the vine will haveripened to a deep red color and dried, or you will have pur-chased some dried red chiles. Making a basic ‘red’ sauceinvolves rehydrating, simmering, pureeing and straining thedried peppers, and is a little too long a process to go intohere. There are many reliable cookbooks that deal with thesubject. Note: some red chile ristras are intended for deco-ration only and are sprayed with shellac. Ask your vendor.
All of this brings us back to the reason we like chiles inthe first place: they are tasty, and cooking with them is a lotof fun. Find a cookbook that you like, learn some basic
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top: : Many bulk vendors provide roasting services for green chile pepperpurchasers. It’s a hot job. above: Handmade ristras are ready for pur-chase in late autumn. Some will remain edible over the winter, but othersare strictly decorative. Ask your vendor.
recipes by heart, and then begin to experiment. Nothingbeats a good green chile stew on a chill winter evening.There are enchiladas and rellenos, and red chile sauce isgreat on huevos rancheros for breakfast. The main ingre-dient is a mixture of caution and enthusiasm.
Of course, there are those of us who can’t garden, orwho wipe our noses when peeling chiles, or can’t boilwater. In other words, there are the rest of us, and for us,enjoying New Mexican chile peppers is especially easy:we just head out to one of a multitude of great restau-rants in Deming.
* Visit www.chilepepperinstitute.org
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ARTDEMING
ART TourWRITTEN BY BRETT FERNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
Presented by the Deming ArtsCouncil, the recent Art Tour reaf-firmed area residents’ prolific contri-butions to the world of the visualarts. Local works were exhibited inseveral convenient gallery-like set-tings, representing a wide spectrumof media. Participants included spe-cially invited artists from theColumbus community. A picture isworth a thousand words; so let thephotos speak for themselves.
Diana LeMarbe - Clay Tilesand Clay Sculpture
Abbey Forbes - Pencil Drawings
Vicki Engle - Pen & Ink andWatercolor
Barbara Littlefield - CustomQuilted Wall Hangings
Rancher’s Pool Hall & Bar
Country Club EstatesArt in the Alley
John De Young - Pastel demonstration
Carol Ward - Weaving and spinningdemonstration
Richard Hayhurst - MetalSculpture and Oil
Maria Reynolds - Watercolorsand Mixed Media
Tim McAndrews - Paintingand Photography
Debbie Hayhurst - Southwestern HomeDecor and Vests
Teresa Struhs-Nelson - Pasteland Oil
Linda Werner -Pastel, Oil andWatercolor
99 Cortez Avenue • Hurley, NM
StatementsSouthwestOffers unique handmade tilesmade by Diana LeMarbe.Add the personal touch toyour home that reflects yourindividual personality.
575.531.2741 • PO Box 313 • Columbus, NM 88029
Struhs StudiosTeresa K. Struhs-Nelson, Artist
Capturing the color and beauty ofthe world around us in pastel and
oil paintings.Exhibiting at the Columbus Village
Library Art Exhibits.Works shown by appointment.
575.531.2305 • [email protected] Box 554 • Columbus, NM 88029
J W ART GALLERY
Fine ArtGift Shop - Museum
•Custom Picture Framing(expert design assistance)
• Mats • Dry Mounting
• Photo & Art Restoration & Conservation
• Monotype Workshops
537.0300Hours: Wed./Fri. 9-5 Sat./Sun. 10-6Preview artists: www.thetown.com
Deming - LunaMimbres MuseumLocated in the Historic Deming National Guard Armory
Special Exhibits Include: Mimbres Indian Pottery ExhibitGeode Exhibit • Doll Room • Oldtimer’s Room Exhibit • China & Glassware • Ranch &Farm Exhibit • Gem & Mineral Exhibit • Main Street Exhibit • Military Room • Art GalleryVisit our Museum Store Featuring: Pottery, Indian Jewelry, Excellent Book Selectionand Unique Gift Items • Open Mon.-Sat. 9am to 4pm, Sun. 1:30pm to 4pm
575.546.2382 • 301 South Silver Street • DemingLunaMimbresMuseum.com
Xi’an AntiquitiesAn extraordinary collection of world-class
Oriental art and religious antiquities hand-picked by a leading expert.
575.546.9223 • [email protected] East Spruce Street
Maria’s Studio & Healing RoomThe Healing Room is always ready atMaria’s Studio. Contact us for spiritualcoaching, intuitive readings, guided meditations and healings. Visit the website to learn which galleries are currently showing Maria’s artwork.
• Watercolor, Acrylics & Mixed Media Artist• Third Degree Reiki Master and Teacher• Metaphysical Science Minister• Certified Clairvoyant• Spiritual Coach• Author
575.544.9110 www.MariasStudio.com
Deming Arts CenterExhibiting a wide range of works by local, regional and
national artists. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am to 4pm
575.546.3663 • 100 South Gold Avenue
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BY BRETT FERNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
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left: Ignoring a nearby water hazard, this golfer limbers up before sinking a putt at Rio Mimbres Golf Course. above: This early-morning walker at VoiersPit Park takes in the cool air, bright sunshine, paved and landscaped trails, and designated rest areas.
e all know that aging is a natural part of living, but bynow most of us have noticed that some people age
more gracefully – and some more rapidly - than others. While many factors involved in the process are genetic in nature, some of the aches and pains we present-
ly experience in our joints originated as long-forgotten injuries that occurred when we were younger.
Our joints are natural engineering marvels comprised of bone, muscle, connective tissue and carti-
lage, a slightly elastic, cushion-like material that keeps the ends of our bones from rubbing together.
During the aging process, cartilage becomes thinner and can change from a smoothly surfaced pad
to an eroded one. This is the beginning of the condition known as osteoarthritis. Two other conditions
affecting the joints tend to occur in later life as well: reduced muscle mass and increased weight. The
bigger we are, the more weight our bodies must support, and the less muscle we have, greater is the
weight that must be carried by our joints. We can’t turn back the calendar, but there are things we all
can do to help lessen discomfort and retain mobility during the years ahead.
For many, taking the first step is a matter of, well, taking the first step. The benefits of frequent walk-
ing for the cardiopulmonary system are already well documented. Walking also increases circulation,
strengthens muscle and ligaments, and contributes to weight reduction. In studies, women who
reduced their weight by a dozen pounds experienced up to a 50% reduction in arthritis pain.
Demingites are fortunate to live near Voiers Pit Park, where well-maintained, slightly inclined, low
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impact walking trails are open to the
public. Remember to check with your
doctor before beginning an exercise
program, and start slowly. With
Deming’s fair, sunny climate, you can
plan to go walking on several days
during most weeks.
Experts recommend varying your
low-impact routine in order to avoid
overtaxing any one particular area of
the body. If you are injured, you will
not be getting much exercise, so treat
yourself well. Demingites can enjoy
swimming at the Sam Baca Aquatic
Center, year-round golf at the Rio
Mimbres Golf Course or bicycling in
their own neighborhoods. These activ-
ities can be varied with weight training
at local fitness centers, where certified
personal trainers can design programs
tailored for people with joint trouble.
Nearby orthopedics stores can pro-
vide reinforcement for problem joints
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and muscles, and visiting a licensed
massage therapist now and then can
also be helpful. Deming offers all
these resources, so it would be a
shame not to take advantage of them.
Exercise draws a natural lubricant
called synovial fluid into our joints. As
with lactic acid in muscle, synovial fluid
can cause inflammation, discomfort
and damage if it remains in the joint
for too long after we cool down.
Experts recommend putting an
icepack on a strained joint for about
ten minutes after exercise, which will
draw the fluid back into the blood-
stream for elimination. Stretching and
cooling down exercises – before and
after – should also be included in any
fitness routine.
above, left and right: Thanks to the carefuldesign of Voiers Pit Park, walkers can vary theintensity of their workouts. Remember to startout slowly, and stretch your muscles beforewalking to help avoid discomfort afterwards.
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CREATE ABACKYARD HABITATWRITTEN BY BRETT FERNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
Deming’s mild climate and long growing season are both factors that make gardening a ‘growing’ passion with its residents. At the same time, the avocation of birdinghas grown exponentially in the last few years, as more Americans discover the benefits of low-impact exercise and the wonders of the great outdoors. With a little knowledge, planning
and effort, you can combine both of these activities and create your very owngarden habitat for birds, hummingbirds and butterflies.
Feeders are a good way to help birds and hum-mingbirds get through times of food scarcity,
but it is unwise to allow wild creatures to become dependent on,
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and thus compete for, these sources offood. According to the NationalWildlife Federation (NWF), “…food forwildlife should come from primarilynatural sources such as native plants.”
Flowering native plants are part ofthe key to creating your backyard habi-tat. Hummingbirds would much ratherdrink nectar from a tubular blossomthan take sugar water from a plastictube. Desert Honeysuckle, Penstemonand a host of others desert plantsattract these tiny marvels.
You can expect your backyard habitatto become part of a high-desert cycleof plants and wildlife. Birds and butter-flies help the native plants to pollinateand reproduce, which helps all livingcreatures. However large or small, yourbackyard habitat helps create a win-winsituation with all the other backyardhabitats. Besides, it’s fun!
Getting started is easy, and you’llmeet some friendly people along theway. Just head for the Luna CountyCooperative Extension Office on aThursday morning and talk to Jim andMaryKay Brady. They are both certifiedmaster gardeners with extensive expe-rience in Deming area soil and growingconditions. The Bradys’ own garden iscertified as an official NWF Habitat.
Next, head for Rockhound State
Park and visit the Native Pollinator Garden there. Allergy sufferers, we knowwhat you’re thinking, but this is not that kind of pollen. The garden containsexamples of native plants that have a specific symbiotic relationship with birdsand insects of the region.
For example, says MaryKay, “the primary pollinator of the Claret CupHedgehog [a cactus] is a hummingbird! The flowers even stay open at night,unlike many other species of cacti. And a snapdragon requires a specific beeof just the right weight to open the flower.”
At the Native Pollinator Garden you can get an idea of which plants will lookbest together when planted in your own private paradise, and what sorts ofwildlife they will attract. After returning home, kick off your shoes and visitwww.nwf.org. This is the official website of the NWF, and will fill in the manyblanks left by this short feature.
Finally, after you’ve made your list, you can purchase many of the plantsyou’ll need at the annual Spring Native Plants Sale. It’s part of the DesertAlive! event held the second Saturday of each April at Rockhound State Park.A Fall Native Plant Sale is also scheduled for September.
Happy habitat!
opposite page: Tiger Lilies are just one of a wide variety of plants that help the desert ecosystem tothrive. above: Happy customers purchase desert-hardyornamentals at the twice-yearly Native Plant Sale host-ed by the Friends of Rockhound State Park.
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Advertisers IndexAccommodationsComfort Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . .9Holiday Inn - Deming . . . . . . . . . .4La Quinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . 11
AntiquitiesDeming-Luna Mimbres
Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Xi’an Antiquities . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Art GalleriesDeming Arts Center . . . . . . . . . .25JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Maria’s Studio & Art Gallery . . .25
ArtistsDiana LeMarbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Maria Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Teresa K. Struhs-Nelson . . . . . . .25Joe Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
AttractionsDeming Visitor Center . . . . . . . .12Great American Duck Race . . . .12
BankingChino Federal Credit Union . . . .71st New Mexico Bank . . . . . . . .C2
Chamber of CommerceDeming - Luna County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . .12
Coffee ShopsJoe Perk Coffee Shop . . . . . . . .21The Waymaker 3-N-1 . . . . . . . . .12
ConstructionBlackhawk Southwest, Inc. . . . . .29
Copiers & Xerox ServiceHeckler’s Copies To Go . . . . . . .22
Development Disability ServicesLife Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Life Quest Early ChildhoodIntervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Document CenterHeckler’s Copies To Go . . . . . . .22
Eye Glasses & Hearing AidsDior Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
FloristTharp’s Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Funeral ChapelsTerrazas Funeral Chapels . . . . . . .8
Glass Repair & ServiceAll Glass MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Grocery & Meat MarketsEl Rey Meat Market . . . . . . . . . .21Peppers Supermarket . . . . . . . .20
Heating Supplies & ServiceLester’s Plumbing & Heating . . .22
Home Decor & FurnishingsFurniture Gallery, Inc. . . . . . . . . .29The Pink Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Poncho's Imports . . . . . . . . . . . .32Southwest Statements . . . . . . . .25
Home Health CareGila Regional Home Health . . .C3
Loan CompaniesThe Cooper Agency, Inc. . . . . . . .2
ManufacturingSteer Safe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Medical Centers & HospitalsGila Regional Cancer Center . .C3Gila Regional Medical Center .C3New Mexico Cancer Center . . .C3Southwest Bone & Joint
Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Medical SuppliesBrace Yourself Medical
Equipment Store . . . . . . . . . . .28The Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . .28Melinda’s Medical Supply . . . . . .9
Mental Health ServiceBorder Area Mental Health
Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MuseumsDeming-Luna Mimbres
Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Nursery & Garden CenterDunn’s Nursery
& Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . .20
Organizations and CentersDeming Arts Center . . . . . . . . . .25Friends of Rockhound
State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
PharmacyFarmacia Express . . . . . . . . . . . .23The Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . .28
Plumbing Supplies & ServiceLester’s Plumbing & Heating . . .22
Propane ServiceServiGas - Ikard Newsom
Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Real Estate and DevelopmentsLuanne Beginski . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CENTURY 21
Deming Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . .1RE/MAX Country Associates . . . .3Solid Ground Realty . . . . . . . . . .23Suncrest Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .23Tres Lomitas Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . .2
RestaurantsDairy Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Joe Perk Coffee Shop . . . . . . . .21Las Cazuelas Restaurant . . . . . .21The Pink Store Restaurant . . . . .23The Waymaker 3-N-1 . . . . . . . . .12
SalonDee’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Satellite TelevisionSatellite Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ShoppingDeming-Luna Mimbres
Museum Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . .25JC Penney Catalog Merchant . .22Mary’s Perfume & Jewelry . . . . .22The Pink Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Poncho’s Imports . . . . . . . . . . . .32Unique Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22The Waymaker 3-N-1 . . . . . . . . .12
Telephone ServiceBroCom, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Title CompanyMimbres Valley Abstract
& Title Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transit & ShuttlesCorre Caminos Transit . . . . . . . .C4
WinerySt. Clair Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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We can get you to Amtrak or Greyhound in Deming and Lordsburg. Also the Grant County Airport.
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