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U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) issued the following statement on the passage of the compromise to prevent student loan interest rates from increasing to 6.8 percent on July 1: “Preventing the interest rates on college loans from doubling next month was the right thing to do for working families and students. This compromise will save new under-graduate borrowers at New Mexico universities an average of almost $1,000 over the life of their loans. With an economy that hasn’t fully recovered, college tuition on the rise and fewer jobs for graduates, it would have been unconscionable to make new borrowers pay more to get a higher education.”

Guadalupe Mountains National Park restricts smoking due to fire hazard

As a precautionary measure, in light of recent and current fires throughout the Southwest, and continuing high tem-peratures, low relative humidity, very dry vegetation and high winds, the National Park Service announced that it is restricting smoking in the park.

Effective immediately, smoking is only allowed inside vehicles or on hard, paved surfaces at least 30 feet from vegetation. Open flames, campfires or charcoal or wood barbecues are never allowed within the park.

Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez stated “because of extreme fire danger, con-tinuous days of red flag conditions, reduced availability of fire fighting resources, and rapid rates of fire spread, we are taking this measure to ensure the safety of park visitors and staff, and to protect park resources and structures.” Vásquez emphasized “Gua-dalupe Mountains National Park remains open and we hope that visitors will con-

tinue to recreate and enjoy the park. We are continuing to monitor conditions and will re-evaluate theses restrictions should condi-tions change and significantly decrease fire danger.”

Park information, including current conditions, restrictions or closures, may be found on the park’s website (www.nps.gov/gumo/) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Guadalupe.Mountains), or by contacting the Pine Springs Visitor Center at 915-828-3251 x2124. The Pine Springs Visitor Center is open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (8 a.m. until 6 p.m. from Me-morial Day Weekend through Labor Day). Motorists traveling past the park along Texas Highway 62/180 may tune in to the park’s Traveller Information System radio broadcast at 1560 AM for up-to-date park information.

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The New Mexico Department of Health is advising residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Temperatures over the next several days are expected to top 100 degrees in many areas of the state. “Children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk for developing heat related ill-nesses, but with the extreme tempera-tures we are expecting over the next few weeks anyone can be at risk,” said Cabinet Secretary of Health, Catherine Torres, M.D. “I advise all New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid the heat whenever possible, and to stay hydrated by drinking water. If you have to be in the heat, try to minimize strenuous activity that will cause your body temperature to rise. If you experience any symptoms of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, get out of the sun immediately and seek medical attention.”

The warning signs of heat exhaus-tion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomit-ing and fainting. Dehydration and over exposure to the sun can cause heatstroke, a potentially life-threat-ening illness that causes the body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress such as sweating and temperature control, to shut down. The main sign of heatstroke is an elevated body temperature greater than 104 degrees and changes in mental status ranging from personal-ity changes to confusion. If you suspect heatstroke in someone, move the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned space, cool the person by covering him or her with damp sheets or by spraying with cool

water, direct air onto the person with a fan or newspaper, have the person drink cool water if he or she is able and dial 911 immediately. The De-partment of Health also advises that people should never leave children or pets unattended inside vehicles. Parents should teach children not to play in vehicles and car keys and remote openers should never be left within reach of children. “If you see a child alone in a car and you cannot find the parents or caregivers, and the doors are locked, call 911 immedi-ately to help get them out,” Dr. Torres said. “Pets can also suffer heat related illnesses. Leaving the widows cracked with a bowl of water will not be enough to cool your pet quickly when temperatures are extreme.”

To prevent heat-related illnesses the Department of Health recom-mends the following:• Find a cool area in your area or in

your home• Drink plenty of water or other

cool beverages; avoid sugary or carbonated drinks and drinks that contain alcohol

• Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath with cool water

• Wear light, loose fitting clothing such as cotton

• Monitor your physical condition and that of your family for signs or symptoms of heat illness

• If possible, remain indoors during the hottest time of day

Between 2006 and 2010, there were 14 heat-related deaths and 43 heat related hospitaliza-tions in New Mexico. More than half of the hospitalizations were adults 65 years of age and older.

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‘Contemporary Visions of Our Lady of Guadalupe’ at the Hubbard Museum

The Hubbard Museum is pleased to welcome Diana Molina to the Museum’s Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center for a unique and informative presentation enti-tled “Contemporary Visions of Our Lady of Guadalupe” on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. As a modern sym-bol of empowerment, La Virgen de Guadalupe inspires an impassioned and universal fervor. In a multi-faceted portrayal, photogra-pher Diana Molina presents a panorama of vibrant imagery that embodies the spirit of the popular symbol of heritage in a contemporary cultural context. A journey that spans transnational borders visits tradi-tional celebrations and depicts the icon’s inte-gration within the media, commercialism and politics of the day.

Regional artist Diana Molina will present an eclectic multi-faceted portrayal that embodies the spirit of New Mexico heritage through symbols, sometimes with a distinctly modern twist. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Mimbres Rock Art are among the topics covered in a presentation that includes tradition, history, contem-porary culture, and nature. Molina’s public presentations foster insight and consideration of our relationship with the environment.

Photographer and writer, Diana Molina was born in El Paso, less than a mile from the Rio Grande borderline. Her perspectives were shaped early by the Chihuahuan Desert, and with

a yearning for travel to remote corners of the world, later

infl uenced by life and work across the United States, Mexico and Europe. She has created and produced several critically ac-claimed exhibitions and documentaries, hosted

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and History; The Houston Museum of Natural Science; and The Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio. Currently on exhibit is her collection about the Tarahumara in “RUN! Super-Athletes of the Sierra Madre” at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia; and she is included in “Thinking New Mexico: A Centennial Exhibition” at the NMSU Art Gallery and “Desert Modern and Beyond, El Paso Art 1960-2012” at the El Paso Museum of Art.

The Hubbard Museum of the Amer-ican West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.hubbard-museum.org or call 575-378-4142 for information. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and oper-ated by the City of Ruidoso Downs.


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The Carrizozo volunteer fire depart-ment would like to invite everyone to our annual Fourth of July fireworks display and celebration. The festivities will be held at the Valle del Sol subdivi-sion on July 4 with a fireworks display at dusk. There will be a designated area for the public to light fireworks. We ask that all fireworks be contained in this area and that all children be supervised by a responsible adult. Airborne pro-jectiles (bottle rockets, Roman candles, etc.) are not permitted. Dependent upon restrictions and weather conditions, private or personal fireworks may be banned altogether. Please check with the

Carrizozo fire department or the town of Carrizozo beforehand. Please pick up spent fireworks and trash to help us keep the subdivision clean for its residents.

We would like to thank Valle del Sol, the town of Carrizozo, the Car-rizozo Police Dept., Nogal Fire Dept. and White Oaks Fire Dept. for all their help and support.

Donations will be accepted at the main entrance to help cover the ex-penses of this year’s display. Come to Carrizozo and join us for a wonderful fourth of July. Lets make this a safe and fun holiday.

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Early Warning and Detection System to help New Mexico communities

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Mexico will provide funding for approximately eight Early Warning and Detection System (EWDS) units that will provide emergen-cy management officials with more time to notify residents of impending floods.

The rainy season in New Mexico officially began last week and the threat of flooding is compounded by the dam-age caused by two major wildfires in New Mexico – the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire and the Little Bear Fire. The burned areas are prone to flash flooding, endangering communities downstream from these impacted wa-tersheds. There is also the concern over water quality as ash and debris make their way into affected watersheds.

“The EWDS units will provide residents and landowners downstream with more time to prepare for impend-ing flood waters resulting from monsoon rains,” said State Conservationist for NRCS New Mexico, J. Xavier Montoya.

“Many New Mexicans have already suffered too much this year as a result of major wildfires, which have done a tremendous amount of damage. Install-ing an Early Warning System will help keep those residents safe,” said U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman.

NRCS New Mexico will use Emer-gency Watershed Protection (EWP) Pro-gram funds to purchase and install Early Warning and Detection System (EWDS) units along those burned watersheds. The EWDS units will be located on U.S. Forest Service-managed lands, upstream from private landowners’ properties that are at risk. NRCS New Mexico is coop-erating with the New Mexico Depart-ment of Homeland Security Emergency Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Catron County and the New Mexico State Division of Forestry. USGS will install, monitor and maintain the EWDS units on the upper end of the impacted water-sheds in the Gila National Forest.


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Rematch set for Villa MemorialA rematch between the top-two

finishers in the six-furlong Free Spirit Handicap - Watch Me Go and Quiet Again – occurs when they stretch out to seven-and-one-half furlongs in the Mark Villa Memorial on Saturday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs.

This week’s racing schedule runs Saturday through Monday with a 1 p.m. first post time daily. There is no Friday racing. There is always free parking and free general admission at Ruidoso Downs.

Raymond Simpson’s Watch Me Go made a big late run as the 13-10 favorite to take the Free Spirit on June 2. He caught Quiet Again in the stretch to post the one-length win. The four-year-old from the Weston Martin barn raced in Florida this winter and was second in the $75,000 Super Stakes over seven furlongs.

Last year Watch Me Go was on the Kentucky Derby trail after a win in the Tampa Bay Derby, but was then well beaten in the Illinois Derby and the Kentucky Derby.

Watch Me Go drew the inside post position and will have Miguel Hernan-dez aboard.

Paul Thomason’s Quiet Again is a veteran on the New Mexico circuit for trainer Jimmie Claridge. He vied for the lead in the Free Spirit and had a one-length advantage in the stretch before being passed by Watch Me Go and set-tling for second.

The seven-year-old gelding by Kentucky Derby winner Real Quiet has made 48 starts and done some of his best work at Ruidoso Downs. Last sum-mer, he won the Free Spirit Handicap and was second in the Ruidoso Thor-oughbred Championship. He has four wins, four seconds and one third-place finish from nine Ruidoso Downs’ starts.

Duane Sterling has the mount on Quiet Again with the outside post posi-tion in the seven-horse field.

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During the months of June and July, the Ruidoso High School cycling team would meet in the early morning for the weekly time trial practice that began on the Tuesday of Val-entine’s Day week. I assured the team during those cold and windy winter months that War-rior cyclists rode year round in preparation for challenging weather and terrain that competi-tion entailed. While the riders were out on the course, I would meander over to Memorial Park to remind myself of students who seemed too young to be taken from our community.

One May race found the team competing in a stage race (multiple races during the weekend) in Hobbs and while en route home; we received a call that forever changed our lives. The team member, who chose not to compete that weekend because he wanted to work to add to his savings for his upcoming U.S. Air Force Academy experience, had had an accident.

Carl Lueras was to be the Valedicto-rian for the class of 1987. The school was proud to have another military academy appointee. The cycling team was proud to have another member who would continue post high school studies. The team constantly performed in the podium positions both athletically and scholasti-cally and therefore, was proud Warriors. I would look for Carl’s name plate in the gazebo and remember one of our car-ing, talented, and proud students. I also sought the other names and remembered their contributions to RHS proudly.

My Category II coaching status

spanned through four Olympiads and the young men from Ruido-so High School who at-tained national and world class competitive prow-ess during that time are part of the “Excellence” history that was expected at RHS. Included respon-sibilities during my ten-ure with the US Cycling Team were to animate the history of Ameri-can cycling to ensure a historical empowerment

for our young men and women when racing overseas. The administrators I worked with knew that we shouldn’t be caught short on our sport’s brilliant past. We needed to not only remember our pioneers in the sport, we needed to know the culture that bred their greatness. We needed to develop a culture of respect within the young competitors. They were to know our history.

Last week I went to visit the high school’s Memorial Park and was stunned. The memorial plaques of our deceased students had been removed, there was graffi ti on the benches, and the nearby (student placed) cultural “Peace Pole” is in a sad state of disre-pair and needs refi nishing. I went back to the school later in the week and asked what had happened to the donated Me-morial plaques and was told that some students were defacing the inscriptions so they were removed.

And with that casual response, Ruidoso High School lost not only part of its historic, scholastic responsibility but a signifi cant portion of its cultural integrity as well.

My apologies to the families experi-encing this cultural neglect.

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Pecos League baseball: Fun for the whole familyBy Todd FuquaSports [email protected]

Fan support has always been the backbone of professional baseball, and nowhere is that more true than in the Pecos League.

The league – which had its in-augural season in 2011, is back for a second season and features teams in towns one might not expect there to be pro ball – towns like Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell and Alamogordo.

While the league is professional, the players aren’t paid that much, and they rely on extremely generous fans to open their homes and give them a place to live as they chase their dream.

“These guys are giving up their whole lives for this, and they’re giving it everything they’ve got,” said Casey Dill, manager for the Las Cruces Vaqueros. “People taking players into

their homes is essential. This league isn’t possible without that support.”

Alamogordo is home to the White Sands Pupfish – a team named for an endangered species native to the Otero Basin – and the coming of the Pecos League marks the first time profes-sional baseball has ever been played in this city where the desert and the Sacramento Mountains meet.

The Pupfish play at Griggs Field – a converted Junior League park now known as “The Aquarium.” Tall net-ting has been erected on both the left and right field fences, and center field has been extended to accommodate long fly balls hit in the dry desert air.

The league is independent – no affiliation with any Major League teams – and there may not be a whole lot of money to go around for players or operations, but fans that go to these intimate venues are treated to some


high quality baseball presented in enjoyable atmospheres.

“We have great fan support, and we love to get out there and connect with the community,” said White Sands manager Chris Patterson, who led the Roswell Invaders to the fi rst-ever league championship last season. “The health of the league is great, and we’re starting to get more and better talent here.”

Because of the paucity of professional ball in the area – Albuquerque was the only New Mexico city with a pro team prior to the founding of the Pecos League – commissioner Andrew Dunn said the fans fl ocked to the league in the beginning, and some teams – like the Invaders – have built on that success.

“The altitudes and attitudes are all offen-sive,” Dunn said, referring to the high num-ber of home runs hit in small parks located in arid country. “Every park has its quirks, and it’s a lot of fun for the fans, both that live here and that are visiting.”

Dunn has made it no secret that he’d like to see a team back in Ruidoso. The Osos fi nished second to the Invaders in last year’s League championship before folding, and Dunn said the location of the village – half-way between Roswell and Alamogordo – makes it a natural for inclusion.

Even if there isn’t a team in town, it’s a fantastic place for visitors to visit – within a short driving distance of two league cities.

“Even though there’s no team in Ruidoso now, it was an experience when they played there,” Dunn said. “It’s a great place to visit.”

Currently, the league boasts six teams – Alamogordo, Roswell, Las Cruces and Santa Fe in New Mexico, as well as Trinidad, Colo., and Alpine, Texas. Dunn has also spo-ken of plans to extend into Durango, Colo. And Del Rio, Texas.

“I think it’s great to have pro ball in these small communities,” Dill said. “This is fun family entertainment, and you don’t even have to be huge baseball fans. I’ve found the promotions and being able to get to know the players help them all have a lot of fun.”

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressThe Sacramento Mountains provide quite a backdrop to White Sands Pupfi sh games at Alamogordo’s Griggs Field.

Photo courtesy of Robert Bailey, Chaves County Sports Reportyou never know who will show up to throw out the fi rst pitch at Pecos League games.


Making healthier meals is not always as easy task, espe-cially when we have a fi nicky eater to cook for. My sugges-tion is to fi nd meals that are enjoyed by all, slowly adding the veggies and slowly taking away the less healthy ingredients. One great option is pizza, which is usually a crowd pleaser. Picky adults and children alike can enjoy this meal, but fi rst there are a few things to keep in mind:

• If we cut veggies in larger chunks, the disliked veggies can be taken off

• If we cut veggies into really tiny pieces it becomes too much work to pick them all off, therefore a larger con-sumption of veggies takes place

• It is important to be tolerant of the fi nicky eater as tex-tures, smells and tastes really bother people

• Our taste buds continually change, so if it wasn’t good last time, perhaps it might be good this time (don’t deprive yourself of a possible joy)

• The more pizza sauce on the pie, the easier it is to disguise the taste of the vegetables

• Pizza dough can be folded to make pizza pockets which can help cover up any noticeable vegetables.

Here are a few recipes we enjoy at home:

Vegan veggie pizza - This pizza can be made using your favorite pizza crust and pizza sauce. After baking the pizza with

sauce as instructed on the package, I then add spinach, tomatoes, and red and green bell pep-per chunks along with diced purple onion, broccoli, shredded carrots, fresh basil and black olives. Because I add the vegetables after cooking the crust, I can preserve important nutrients and enzymes. This

delicious meal can also be ordered at any pizza place, although fresh veggies may vary.

Black Bean Pizza - Cook pizza crust as instructed on package, add green chili, black beans (rinse if you use canned beans), spinach, diced tomatoes, onions, shredded carrots, diced jalapenos and avoca-do chunks, sprinkle with cumin and garlic salt for a yummy taco taste.

If you must have the cheese, sprinkle lightly as these are both excellent without it, you can always save the unnecessary calories for dessert.

Angie [email protected]

Everybody loves pizza


New Mexico projects to receivealternative energy production funding Funding for projects to boost renewable energy production, reduceenergy consumption

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA has selected some New Mexico projects that are focused on helping agricultural produc-ers and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption and costs; use renewable energy technologies in their operation; and/or conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy projects. Funding is made available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.

“The Obama Administration and USDA are helping agricultural produc-ers and rural small business owners reduce their energy costs and consump-tion – and by doing so is helping to cre-ate jobs, preserve our natural resources, protect the environment and strengthen the bottom line for businesses,” said Vilsack. “This is part of the Administra-tion’s “all of the above” energy strategy. Stable energy costs create an environ-ment for sustainable job growth in rural America.”

Included in the Secretary’s an-nouncement are four alternative energy projects here in New Mexico. The proj-ects selected for funding are:• Cornucopia Enterprises, LLC of Fort

Worth will receive a $10,000 grant to assess the feasibility of using solar photovoltaic and wind turbines in conjunction with passive solar, algae,

etc. for greenhouses, a fish pond, at its manufacturing facility in Rociada, N.M.

• Custom Steelworks, LLC, of Silver City. This $9,633 project will fund the purchase and installation of an 8.82 grid-tied photovoltaic system to defray electricity use from grid for use in metal work facility.

• Ritter Investments, LLC in Roswell is receiving $20,000 to provide new and more efficient HVAC units for an office building in Roswell.

• Sitterly, Inc. of Clovis is receiving $20,000 to provide more efficient heating, cooling, and lighting sys-tems and more efficient insulation for an office building in Clovis.

• TRU, LLC of Belen is receiving $4,055 grant to be used to replace lighting and making improvements to refrigeration units for a restaurant/gas station/convenience store in Belen.

Upon hearing about the funding of these four projects, USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner said, “These REAP grants are vital to keep these businesses improve their bottom line by saving money by using less energy” Brunner added, “At the same time these businesses are also helping our country become energy independent.”

REAP offers funds for farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements. These federal funds leverage other funding sources for busi-nesses.


Kingston Trio brings iconic folk sounds to the SpencerHow big an act is the Kingston Trio? Big enough

that the their fi rst 19 albums not only reached Bill-board’s Top 100, but 14 of them entered the top 10, with fi ve albums alone hitting the number one spot. At the height of their popularity, the Kingston Trio was arguably the most popular vocal group in the world, having single-handedly ushered in the folk music boom of the late 50s and early 60s. They transformed music, creating a demand for young men strumming and singing folk songs in harmony. They are described by critics “as the most vital and popular folk group in the world” during their 1957-1963 reign. With the release of their version of “Tom Dooley” in the fall of 1958, the Kingston Trio changed American popular music forever, inspiring legions of young listeners to pick up guitars and banjos and join together in hoote-nannies and sing-alongs.

The recognition of the trio’s real value has been near universal. Their fi rst Grammy Award was in 1959 for Best Country and Western Recording (They had no folk category at the time) for “Tom Dooley.” In 1960, it was for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording. “Tom Dooley,” the recording, got the Grammy Hall

of Fame Award in 1998 and they received a Lifetime Achievement Award last year. They’ve been in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame since 2000; the Hit Parade Hall of Fame since 2008; and “Tom Dooley” is in the Library of Congress National Registry of Historically Signifi cant Recordings as of 2008.

Today the group features Bill Zorn, as well as George Grove and Rick Dougherty, all who hold a lengthy background in the Trio’s music and are true to the Trio’s trademarked sound (under the purview of

original member Bob Shane). Shane founded The Kingston Trio together with

Dave Guard and Nick Reynolds – college buddies who played their eclectic selection of calypso, folk and foreign songs at fraternity parties, college hangouts and other minor gigs.

With a savvy manager and lots of rehearsal post-college, they started playing coffee shops and night-clubs in the San Francisco area.

Their fi rst album on Capitol Records featured “Tom Dooley,” and although it was a tragic story of a murdered girl and the execution of her killer that oc-curred back in 1866, people really liked the tale…and the rest is history.

The trio had other hugely popular songs like “Scotch and Soda,” “MTA,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” and “Seasons in the Sun” in their repertoire – all of which will be heard at their Spencer Theater concert on Thursday, July 5 at 8 p.m. About 100 excellent seats are available for $79 and $76. Call the Spencer Box Offi ce at 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com. A smoked brisket buffet ($20) will also be available at 6 p.m.


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HOBBS:July4 Celebration all day – Harry

McAdams Park 4th of July BBQ and Montgom-

ery Gentry Concert, Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 5-7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Montgomery Gentry concert, 7 p.m. in the Lea County Event Center Arena. Call 1-800-735-1288 to buy tickets. Fire-works will begin after the concert

Basketball All Stars, 1 p.m.

LOVINGTON:

To post your event here send to:[email protected]

or call the 575-258-9922

CARLSBAD:JulyWed’s Co� ee Connection, 7 a.m. Trinity

HotelSat’s Carlsbad Downtown Farmers

Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Eddy County Courthouse lawn. Runs through mid-October. Fresh pro-duce, handmade crafts, entertain-ment, educational presentations, kids’ activities and more.

4 18th Annual Parade, Downtown, 8 a.m.

Rap Music and Art Show, Beach Bandshell, 2:30 - 5 p.m.

Carlsbad High School Band‘s Patriotic Performance, Beach Bandshell, 6 p.m.

Fireworks Show, 8 p.m.ARTESIA:July4 July 4th Celebration Full day

of events, sports and fun for the entire family. Run/Walk starts at 7 a.m. at the Walmart parking lot; parade starts at 9 a.m. at Bulldog Blvd., � reworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. at Jaycee Park. 575-746-2744

ROSWELL:JulySat’s Enchanted Evening, 8 p.m.

Bottomless Lakes State Park 3, 10 Galaxy 8 - Free Summer Kid

Shows, 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., “Harry Potter 7 Part 1” 575-623-1010

4 Elks Lodge #969 - Annual Free BBQ for Veterans, 1720 N. Mon-tana, 4 - 7 p.m. 575-622-1560

Roswell Sertoma Mike Sat-ter� eld Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza, Cielo Grande Recreation Area, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sand Volleyball tournament, band concert, and � reworks at 9:15 p.m. 575-624-6720

7 Jan Girand Book Signing, Roswell Public Library, 2 p.m., for her book “Enchanted Lands, NM”

ENMU-Roswell Community Band Spring Concert, ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free concert with a reception following.. 575-624-7233

12 Roswell Museum & Art Center International Summer Film Series “As It Is In Heaven” 100 W. 11th St., 7 p.m. Free. 575-624-6744

July4-7 Mescalero Apache Ceremonial

and Rodeo, Mescalero Rodeo Grounds; main gate opens at 10 a.m.; dances from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Rodeo everyday at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served at noon & dinner at 5 p.m. Admission $5 for non-natives. 575-464-4494

8 Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods. Live music at 6 p.m. with Suzie Weber and the Mixx; movie at dusk, “Ghostbusters.” 575-464-7777; innofthemountaingods.com

ALTO:July4 The Kingston Trio at the

Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 p.m., pre-show bu� et 6 p.m. With the release of “Tom Dooley” in 1958, the Kingston Trio changed American popular music forever. For more informa-tion: 1-888-818-7872; www.spencertheater.com. Tickets start at $76; bu� et tickets are $20

RUIDOSO:July6-8 Lincoln County ART Loop,

Self-guided tour of Lincoln County artist studios. For list of artists and locations, visit artloop.org. 1-877-377-6576

7-8 Ruidoso Evening Lions Gun and Craft Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, July 7, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; July 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $5. 575-430-8681

CAPITAN:July4 Smokey Bear Fun Run, 10k &

2-mile fun run; 7:30 a.m. at inter-section of East Creek Road & Pine Lodge Road. 575-354-2748; www.sbhacapitan.org/FunRun.aspx

4-7 57th Smokey Bear Stampede, Dutch oven cooking, kid’s rodeo, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and more at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Rodeo 7 p.m. daily. Fireworks at dusk, July 4, restrictions permitting. www.smokeybearstampede.com

CARRIZOZO:July4 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks

Celebration, Valle del Sol, Hwy 380 south of Carrizozo, 5 - 7 p.m., � reworks at dusk. 575-648-2737

8 Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies, McDonald Park, 5 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. BBQ and cold drinks available to bene� t the Carrizozo Little League. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Women’s Club at 11th and D. Ave. www.carrizozomusic.org, 575-648-2757

WHITE OAKS:JulyFri’s The Rascal Fair and White Oaks

Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, � owers, crafts and entertainment

ALAMOGORDO:JulyTues- Shroud Exhibit and MuseumSun The Turin Shroud interactive

exhibit at White Sands Mall o� ers a backlit, full-sized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer 3D experience, making the Turin Shroud available to all, including the visually impaired. Tues-Fri, 1 - 6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 2-4 p.m. Free admission. 575-446-2113, ShroudNM.com

3 Full Moon Night, White Sands, music by Hard Road Trio. Admission $3 per person, 16 yrs. and older. 575-679-2599

4 Freedom Faith Fireworks Cel-ebration, Bethel Baptist Church, 1316 Scenic Dr., 4 - 10 p.m. Gospel sing, free food, family fun & fel-lowship, car and motorcycle show. 575-437-7311

Traditional Patriotic Fireworks Show, sponsored by NM Museum of Space History & the City of Alamogordo. Starts approx. 9 p.m. & can be seen from just about anywhere in Alamogordo. 575-437-3840 ext. 41153

4-5 Farmer’s Market, Alamogordo Alameda Park, 5-6 p.m.

CLOUDCROFT:JulyFri’s Family Movie Night. 8:30 p.m. in

Zenith Park behind the Chamber, weather permitting.

4 Parade, Hwy 82/Burro Ave, 2 p.m. BBQ & Live Music, Zenith Park, 4 -

6 p.m. Street Dance featuring Terry Bullard

6 - 7 “Shoot-Out at Hole in the Wall,” Melodrama, 7:30 p.m.

7 Family Games, Zenith Park, 2 p.m. Egg toss, sack races, hula hoop contest. Street Dance featuring Single Tree

8 Pie Auction/Homemade Ice Cream, Zenith Park, 2 p.m.

MESCALERO

Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington chamber of commerceMember Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia chamber of commerce

Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo chamber of commerceMember ruidoso Valley chamber of commerce

LongCoat Fine Art2012 Summer Show Schedule

LongCoat Fine Art is proud to present the work of California artist Richard Aliers. Richard currently resides in Escondido, Calif., but will be moving to Lubbock in the near future. Richard is a perfect fi t for our gallery. Watch for more of his wonderful work coming here very soon. Richard works in oil, as well as does beautiful pencil works. We will see if we can work a show it at the end of the summer.

JULY 2012Saturday, July 7 – Master artist Roger Williams will be here for a show of new works. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 13 thru 15 – Azadi Rugs from Scottsdale, Arizona, who is the oldest family owned rug company in the U.S., will be in the gallery with a selection of their � ne rugs from 17 countries. They will be here from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.Saturday, July 21 – Watercolor artist William K. Schumpert will be here with a show of his new works. William’s love of the Native American culture is re� ected in his wonderful paintings. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.Saturday, July 28 – Chuck Mardosz from Colorado Springs will be here with a show of his new works. Chuck’s lush, representational style of painting follows in the tradition of American art, and makes Chuck one of the most popular artists in the gallery. Artist’s reception: from 4 - 8 p.m.

LongCoat Fine Art located at 2825 Sudderth Dr, Suite E, in Ruidoso575-257-9102; longcoat� [email protected] or www.longcoat� neart.com

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