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Contents

8 LifestyleJOHN & BARBARA COUNTSGuiding a university towardachievement and stability

15 HomesBUILDING AND REMODELINGFive positive examples of achievinghome building goals.

38 ArtisanCECIL HOWARDA passion for antiquity and remnantsof past civilizations.

47 BusinessBRIEFSNew faces in local businesses.

48 MuseumWNMU MUSEUMHousing the world's largest collectionof Mimbres artifacts.

28 RestaurantReviewCAFÉ GILACreating a European street caféin historic downtown.

32 Out & AboutSNAPSHOTS OF LOCAL EVENTSBusiness, political and socialpersonalities turn out for town’sactivities.

34 The ArtsTHE LOCAL SCENEArt walks, music and theater dominatethe winter season.

OPENINGS, PERFORMANCES& SPECIAL EVENTSA detailed listing of what’s in store for the coming months.

Featured on thecover areprehistoricClassic MimbresBlack-on-whiteand MimbresPolychromepottery from theEisele Collectionof Mimbres

Pottery and Prehistoric SouthwesternArtifacts, at Western New MexicoUniversity Museum, in Silver City, N.M. Thepieces featured were made by the MimbresMogollon who lived in the area surroundingSilver City, the Mimbres Valley, and the GilaValley, between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1140.

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Teaching and learning are

JOHN COUNTSJohn Counts was elevated to the office of

President of Western New Mexico

University in 1993, ending a string of

tumultuous years for the school and setting

the stage for achievement and stability.

With strong support from his wife, Barbara, John hasmet the rigors of a challenging assignment whilecontinuing to build a rewarding and healthful personal life.

"Teaching and learning are first and foremost at theuniversity," John clearly states. "For the programs offered,we want WNMU to be the university of choice forstudents searching for an education relevant to theircareer aspirations. It has to be accessible, affordable and ofthe highest quality."

John Counts approaches his mission at the school witha passion. "The university can make a difference in so manylives by focusing its energies on meeting the needs ofstudents, the community and the state." Developingacademic programs to meet student needs or keepinguniversity costs low to encourage campus use by communityorganizations are among the many challenges facing thepresident daily. John is one of only a handful of universitypresidents who regularly devotes time to teaching. Heteaches the Graduate course in Management each fall, andhas twice traveled to Israel to teach Israeli students.

John’s most important accomplishment from the day

LIVING A COMMITMENT

TO HIGHER EDUCATION


first and foremost at the University.” (Above) The Counts have elegantly decorated the interior of the University President’s residence.(Left) The expressive arts play significant roles in the lives of John and Barbara Counts. Dr. Faye Vowell, Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs is pictured with Dr. Counts.John and Barbara Counts and Carmen Maynes, Executive Asst. to the President/Board note theimportance to the university of the accreditations and state Quality Awards received duringJohn’s tenure as President.Dr. Counts discusses the continuing physical improvements at WNMU.John and Barbara review their busy schedule in their home on College Avenue.

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he accepted the management reins, however, hasbeen assembling the team to forge WNMU into aleader among universities. "We have fabulous

people at the university. The administrative staffmeets the demands of a growing, changinginstitution and I am very proud of our superbfaculty. I frequently visit the classroom and Ican’t imagine better instruction anywhere."

Outside recognition for the universitysupports John’s enthusiasm for the school’saccomplishments. WNMU was chosen by theNorth Central Association of Schools andColleges as one of the first to be accepted in itsAcademic Quality Improvement Program. It hasbeen honored seven years in a row by QualityNew Mexico. The most recent nationalaccreditation visits and state evaluations ofacademic programs are the best ever achieved by

the university. USA Today listed Western NewMexico University as one of a dozen picks for"great" but lesser known colleges and universities.

John loves working with people and iscomfortable being in charge. He is a West Pointgraduate and served 30 years in the United StatesArmy. He was Chief of Staff for the U.S.Command in Berlin during the fall of the BerlinWall, served with the Office of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff in Washington, D.C. and as Chief of Staff ofthe Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.His education includes a Ph.D. in Business Admin-istration from the University of Texas at Austin andtwo Masters Degrees from Georgia Tech.

John and Barbara met in a Carmel art gallerywhere John was searching for a seascape. "Wefound that we were raised three blocks from oneanother in Denver and our grade schools satacross the street from each other. More impor-tantly, we quickly discovered that we both lovedall forms of expressive arts, the out-of-doors andsports." The pair were married in Carmel two

(Left) John Counts, President of Western NewMexico University, has been guiding the schoolsince 1993.(Top) "We both enjoy cooking, and we utilize thekitchen area for much of the time we spendtogether at home."(Bottom) The Patio of the university president’shome is utilized frequently for official functions.

“I can’t imagine better instruction anywhere.”



months later with John’s daughter serving as “Best Woman”. "We are a strong team," said John about the relation-

ship. Barbara has served on numerous boards in Silver City,including the Silver City Jazz Society, the Steinway forSilver Project, Mainstreet Project, Community Concert,Mimbres Region Arts Council and the HospitalFoundation. She is currently involved with the RuralEconomic Development Forum, and as commitmentsallow, teaches English as a second language. The two travelextensively for the university and Barbara has entertainedover 6,000 people in their home and patio. "It is animportant function of the president’s position, and we haveboth enjoyed the association with many wonderful people."

John is also an avid athlete with Barbara always on handto coach him through the courses. "In Europe, we bothbrought home medals in various competitions," saidBarbara, "and John was a member of the All Army Ski

Team." John continues to participate in such events as theMt. Taylor Winter Quadrathalon where he earned the SilverMedal twice, La Luz Trail run up Sandia Peak and theImogene Pass run at Telluride. "There is an American Flag atthe top of Mt. Taylor," John mentioned, " and in each of thefive quadrathalons I kissed that flag, screamed ‘God BlessAmerica,’ and barreled on down the side of the mountain."

"Western New Mexico University is a strongerinstitution than it was eight years ago," John concluded,"due to the dedication of individuals representing both theuniversity and the community. The school has the bestmanaged budget in the state and has enjoyed tirelesssupport from Southwest New Mexico legislators and a verycapable Board of Regents. The school has a strong future,and Barbara and I are thankful for the opportunity to havejoined forces with a community and a state in whichquality education is an established priority."

“...quality education is an established priority.”

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The view from Dos Griegos Subdivision.

that will most likely be the summerattraction for the grandchildren,requires a lot of patience and insight onthe part of the realtor. You want theagent to be sensitive about the fact thatyou are making the most criticalinvestment of your life. And you wantthe sale to be a personal experience.Several of the owners interviewedcouldn't say enough about the realestate agent’s efforts to know themwell enough to understand their needs,and about the follow up that wentbeyond the agent's area ofresponsibility. The challenge thenbecame finding the "just right"property to meet the client’s objectives.

Trust is the key element for homeconstruction. In two interviews,construction was proceeding while theowner continued to live back east. Thelocal contractors delivered what waspromised, and if there was a question,it was answered before continuing.Flexibility was also an importantconstruction factor. There are manychoices in building or remodeling a

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“Contractor interviews werescheduled by the realtor and our

choice of builders achieved ourrequests with no conflicts.”

LOCATIONDos Griegos

GENERAL CONTRACTORChavez Construction

REALTORColdwell Banker Enchantment Realty

OWNERLinda and Frank Ferrara

Linda and Frank Ferrarawere considering a move fromNew Jersey to Prescott,Arizona, but never made it pastSilver City. They wantedfoliage, a view and a dryclimate. They hit their mark inthe Dos Griegos subdivision atthe end of Swan Street."Thonda Oliver of ColdwellBanker Enchantment Realtyfound the properties that metour needs. Once the selectionwas made, she set up meetingswith four building contractorsfor interviews and inspectionsof their work. Each contractorhad strong points, but ChavezConstruction was the choicefor meeting our particularrequirements. Four trips weremade to Silver City during theconstruction, but Nick Chavezessentially handled it. He washonest, straightforward andthere were no conflicts.

"Functionality was animportant criteria for thehome, but the overpoweringfeature is simply the fabulousview," Linda stated. "Being ableto see both the stars and thecity lights is wonderful."

LOCATIONPinos Altos

GENERAL CONTRACTORDominguez Construction

REALTORSouthwestern Real Estate

OWNERSLei and Stephen Frame

Nestled in the ponderosapines just beyond Pinos Altos,the high pitched roof of Lei andStephen Frame is fitting for thehigh mountain setting. "Whenwe started looking, BobbieNeal-Little of Neal Real Estate(now Southwestern RealEstate) was great. When wefinally saw this land next to theproperty being shown, we knewit was the location we wanted.Bobbie was able to talk theowner into selling it andconstruction began."

Mike Dominguez ofDominguez Construction wasthe builder. “We knew basicallywhat we wanted, so he sat downwith us and we made a plan. Wewere on a tight budget, butMike worked with us constantlyto get the best alternatives forour money. The house was builtin three months using a portablegenerator and a water tank. Theconstruction was a very positiveexperience. . . it was fun."

The interior is tastefullyappointed. "It’s comfortable,upkeep is minimal and the it’slike a different world out here."


“ We saw the propertywe wanted, and ourrealtor convinced theowner to sell.”


“Our realtor understoodexactly what we were

searching for. . .”

LOCATIONBurro Mountains

INTERIORGriesing Construction

REALTORCENTURY 21 Thompson Realty

OWNERSCarlos GutiérrezLarimore Wickett

Fifteen miles into the BurroMountains and almost concealedin natural scrub oak is the homeof Carlos Gutiérrez and LarimoreWickett. "Carol Thompson ofCENTURY 21 ThompsonRealty brought us here on ahunch,” said Wickett. “Once thedecision was made to build,Carol patiently got to know uswell enough to know exactlywhat we were searching for.”

Located on almost 6 acresof land, small patio nooks areattached to all four sides of thehouse. Landscaping consistsprimarily of natural plant lifeand multi-level walkways.

“Robert Griesing influ-enced several aspects of theinterior, designing the fireplacecorner and the kitchen cabinetextension and tile work.” MataOrtiz pottery, a Dolona Robertspainting and a bed from theWorkshops of Carneroscomplement furniture fromPalomas and childhood piecesfrom both Carlos andLarimore. Nichos and retablos,glass block and vivid moldingand entries add the finishingtouches to a warm setting.


LOCATIONSt. Joseph’s SquareWest Market Street

GENERAL CONTRACTORRemodel by Rich Bigelow Construction

REALTORSmith Real Estate

OWNERSLynne and Bill Laffer

Historic St. Joseph’s Squarewas purchased by Bill and LynneLaffer in 1995. “Smith RealEstate handled both sides of thetransaction and it was a veryfriendly partnership," accordingto Bill. Smith continues tohandle the apartment rentals.

The Laffers upgraded the1887 red brick apartmentcomplex utilizing Rich BigelowConstruction, Eddie East Land-scaping, Suzanne Gershenson’sJust Faux Fun and PhilThornton’s Mountain Hues."Bigelow’s work was excellentand he phased the projectwithin the income capabilitiesof the property," said LynneLaffer, who has a degree and astrong background in earlyAmerican decorative arts,architecture and culture. Shecontinues to play a strong role inthe continuing interior redecor-ating process.

Occupying an entire cityblock, additional space wasconverted to apartments takingthe total from eleven toseventeen. The apartments andcovered porches surround aserene and comforting court-yard with a 16 foot Victorianstyle gazebo fabricated inLancaster County, PA.

“It was a friendly partnershipwith the realtor, and the contractorphased the work within the incomecapabilities of the property.”


LOCATIONIndian Hills

INTERIORDesigned to Sell, Finishing TouchJust Faux Fun, Bluequail Woodworks

REALTORMimbres Realty

OWNERJudy Meyer

"There is so much that canbe done without spending a lot ofmoney," says Judy Meyer. Thatprinciple, after all, is the focus ofher business, Designed to Sell.Judy studies homes torecommend changes that givethem an attractive flow forprospective buyers.

"My own home onCottonwood Road was onlythree-quarters finished, givingme ample opportunity toinfluence the outcome." Finish-ing Touch, Bluequail Wood-works and Suzanne Gershensonwere brought in for the interior.Judy added her own artistictouch with leftover tile frag-ments and stones from RoyalScepter. She created a finishresembling structolite in theguest area, and refinished inex-pensive interior doors to give amuch higher quality appearance.The entry door was distressed togive an old wood touch.

Judy’s own Raku potteryand art from Christine’s Gallerygive the home an artisticatmosphere. A discretely placedcat entrance and animal friendlythrows and furniture raised thecomfort level for people andcritters alike.

“There are so manyimprovements that can bemade to a home without

spending a lot of money. . .”


home that affect functionality andcost. The survey indicated that localbuilders made the effort to meet theowner's requests while striving toremain within the budget.

It also became evident in thesurvey that good planning and a dashof ingenuity have a major effect oncost. Obviously, if a special request isin the original plan, the appropriatematerials and preparations can bemade. Pre-planning the interior décorallows the addition of an overhang orNichos without major changes to thestructure. Last minute add-onssignificantly alter the budget.

Finally, local planning help isreadily available. Determining theright area of town for a particularhome style and expected landscaping,taking advantage of natural light andpassive solar considerations, having aspecial corner for grandmother'sarmoire, or simply achieving yourdream within your means are allimportant considerations. Seek out thefolks that specialize in these questionsto make your experience a totalsuccess.

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Walkway around the Gutiérrez-Wickett home.

Index ofSuppliersGENERAL CONTRACTORSChavez Construction 388-1886Dominguez Construction 388-3878Griesing Construction 388-1863Rich Bigelow Construction 388-1461BUILDING MATERIALSFoxworth Galbraith 538-5355REALTORSCentury 21Thompson Realty 538-0021Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty 538-2931Mimbres Realty 538-3789Smith Real Estate 538-5373Southwestern Real Estate 538-3847INTERIORBluequail Woodworks 388-1104Designed to Sell 534-4455Eklektikas 538-8081Finishing Touch 388-9002Just Faux Fun 534-2302FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIESHome Furniture 538-3767Mountain Spirit Gallery Showroom 388-3966Silver Leaf Floral 388-1451Victorian Moment 388-1767WNMU Museum Gift Shop 538-6386Western Stationers 538-5324ARTChristine’s Gallery 388-3414Eklektikas II 538-8081Leyba & Ingalls Arts 388-5725Marley’s Frame Shop 534-1008Mimbres Region Arts Council Gallery 538-2505

Café Gila OPENSINHistoricDowntown

Above: Large marinatedporkchop with apple-onionrelish.

Right: Café Gila dinnerdelights.

Below: Café Gila ChickenSandwich with Hatch greenchile and Swiss cheese.

Opposite: The popular CaféGila Quesadillas.

A European-style street café with a varied menu from pasta and soup

to ribeye steak, where you can just drop in and feel comfortable. . .

"that’s the setting we are creating at Café Gila on Bullard Street,"

said Aaron Manelos.

In addition to the sunlit indoor dining area, Café Gila has developed a lush, cozy patiosetting in the back courtyard and is working on a second patio area on the north side. "Wefinished the back patio early in the summer and people love it. We are also maintaining a focuson the area around the café, since we are located beside the new entrance to Big Ditch Park."

Aaron has been building custom homes in southwest New Mexico for 23 years, and uponcompletion of the Casitas de Gila, the need for a café in the village of Gila sparked a partnershipwith the Casitas and the neighboring Double E Guest Ranch for the original Café Gila. "Ourstaff, however, was traveling from Silver City, and after our first year of operation, it just madebetter business sense to locate the café in Silver City."

Silver City native and business partner Misty Bock agreed and added that they were

By Joe Burgess

RES TAURANT R E V I EW


totally unprepared for the volume of business when they moved the café to Silver City. "We wentfrom a staff of around 5 people to one of about 27. The adjustment from a quiet little countrycafé was tough at first, but it has worked out very well. We have excellent help, including ourthree full-time LifeQuest employees."

Café Gila serves its Gila Pasta, a Cappalini pasta with homemade marinara and a GardenQuesadilla. Doug Lacy, our lunch chef, is very good with vegetarian entrees and night chef LanceHuff specializes in meat entrees. The specials include a raspberry chicken salad and broiled salmonwith barbeque hollandaise sauce. A large reserve ribeye steak with sautéed mushrooms and onionsand a marinated pork chop with apple relish are part of the dinner presentation. Aaron added thattheir soups are always popular, even in the summermonths.

"Currently we are serving large portions ofeverything on the menu. We are also consideringsmaller dishes of many things, more like you wouldfind in Mideastern or oriental restaurants. Either way,no one will leave our restaurant hungry and you willenjoy the tasty items on the menu and the attentiveservice of the staff." Café Gila drinks includedelicious raspberry lemonade and a hearty coffeeblended by the New Mexico Coffee Company.

"Our strength will continue to come fromdowntown development, including more restaurants.More people will be drawn downtown, because theywill have more good reasons to come. Our niche isguided by feedback from both our local patrons andout of town guests. We make it a point to listen."

Top: Enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner ona tree lined patio.

Above: Broiled Salmon withBarbeque Hollandaise Sauce.

Below: Marinara Sauce with AngelHair Pasta.

RES TAURANT R E V I EW

Marinara Sauce2 medium zucchinis chopped coarsely2 medium yellow squash chopped coarsely1 medium onion chopped coarsely1/2 pound mushrooms chopped coarsely1 tsp. oregano1 tsp. marjoram1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. minced garlic1/4 C. olive oil1 16 oz. can of diced tomatoes1 16 oz. can of tomato pasteSauté vegetables in skillet until done witholive oil and spices. Bring diced tomatoesto a boil, then add tomato paste. Simmeruntil thickened, then add vegetables.Simmer for 15 minutes or until hot.Yields 4 servings.

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HENRY CWIEKA

JUDY JEWELL & SPOT

LANNY, JILL OLSON AND DAUGHTER, MARK ERICKSON

JOE GRISWOLD, HAL HOPSON, MURRY RYAN AND JOSHUA BOLS

JIM MADSEN, DOROTHY MCCRAY AND FRIEND

HOLLEY RANDALL, LIZ STEWART, FAYE McCALMONT

JIM FOY, FLOSSY & HAL HOPSON, VAL FOY

Out & ABOUTGila Regional Medical Center embraced the art

community through its Art and Esthetics Committee, andat the Grand Opening, Silver City Life photographed Tipand Mary Cowan with our good friend Dorothy Blalock.Jim and Val Foy were there discussing, well, somethingbesides politics or banking with Hal and Flossy Hopson.Bob and Alma Carson were admiring the courtyard piecesas were Whitney, LaVera Shoup, Holley Randall, LizStewart and Faye McCalmont. Jim Madsen, Betty St.John, North Johnson and Gabe Ortiz appeared to beengaged in meaningful conversation, and Betty, you werethe only one caught sampling the delicious horsd'oeuvres. Donna Swigart and Pegge Silvias enjoyed thepaintings tastefully placed along the hallways.

What a great Independence Day Parade! HenryCwieka was in charge of festivities and was decked out inappropriate attire. Bands included Copper CreekWranglers and the Maximo Band. Lanny and Jill Olsoncranked up ol' No. 9 for one more trip through town. Thephoto of Joe Griswold looks like he was in the parade,

but actually, he was just draggin' Main. Junior AmericaCity Queen Crystal Cornidez and State RepresentativeDianne Hamilton also supported the parade.

At Gough Park, Linda Miller helped with the chamberbooth and Judy Jewell entered Spot in the dog show.

It was at the Rodeo parade that Mark Erickson wasphotographed showing old parade pictures to the Olsons.

Celebrity Waiters again raised money for areaeconomic development. John Counts and Christy Millerjoined the fun. Christy was nabbed in another photo withRachel Mendez and Cissy McAndrew. Enjoying theoccasion also were Kevin Thompson, Chief Bodie Chaves,and Kendall Wallin. Silver City Life also photographedBilly Harper, Joe Griswold, Hal Hopson, Murray Ryan andJoshua Bols at the function, and Representative DianneHamilton with Chief Chavez.

A fundraiser sponsored by Southwest Horseman'sAssociation inconjucntion with the Wild Wild WestPro Rodeo raised $3,000 for the WNMU Foundation.

DONNA SWIGART, PEGGE SILVIASHENRY TORRES, SAM TRUJILLOHAL AND FLOSSY HOPSON

JOE GRISWOLD

KEVIN THOMPSON, CHIEF BODIE CHAVES, KENDALL WALLIN

JEFFREY TURNER

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SANDRA MASSENGILL, RACHEL MENDEZ

FLOYD ROBERTSON & COPPER CREEK WRANGLERS

WILD WILD WEST PRO RODEO

DIANNE HAMILTON, CHIEF CHAVEZ

TIP COWAN, DOROTHY BLALOCK, MARY COWAN

JOHN COUNTS, CYNTHIA BETTISON, MICHAEL METCALF

WILLIAM SHUMWAY

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MICHAEL DAVIS, SENATOR BEN ALTAMIRANO

Henry Torres, Sam Trujillo along with others helpsupport the event at the Buckhorn Opera House.

The Legislative Education Study Committee enjoyedlunch at the Silver City Museum, and Ben Altamiranowas photographed with Michael Davis. Dianne Hamiltonand Dick Pool were photographed with Dr. Anna Perez,and Cynthia Nava.

Silver City was honored by a visit from JuanQuesada, founder of Mata Ortiz pottery. Supporting thefunction were John Counts, Cynthia Bettison andMichael Metcalf.

Silver City's galleries were hopping this summer.Featured artist William Shumway was at the Blue Domeas well as artists Lois Duffy, Linda Brewer and JohnRohovec. Sandra Massengill and Rachel Mendez alsoadmired the work. Gary Rickman was photographed infront of Christine's, of course. Jeffrey Turner and ChadColby were featured artists at Galleri Urbane. DonPerkins, Diane Grant and Harry Benjamin stopped in atEklektikas II. Jim Madsen, Dorothy McCray and friendwere photographed at Eklektikas II artist reception.State champion Copper Little League all-stars

include: Brandi Rodriguez, Aysa Rios, Alyssa Vargas,Ashley Jasso, Elaine Lopez, Antonette Diaz, SamantaFletcher, Jessica Guerrero, Sara Villegas, NadineHerrera, Megan Alvo, Jerica Huerta, Deandra Morones,Angelita Amador and Coaches, Dion Rodriguez, TonyDiaz, Raynaldo Villegas.

TOUR OF THE GILALOIS DUFFY, LINDA BREWER, JOHN ROHOVEC

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The ARTSWeekend at the Galleries, October 5-7, is

the showcase of Silver City art. Thirtygalleries display the original artwork thathas elevated Silver City to its status as anart destination. Those with a grasp onvisual art continue to applaud the depth,the quality and the originality found in thecity’s festive display of its artisticendeavors. Expect musical entertainment,the wine tasting gala and the Javalina,Hummingbird parade at Silver City'spremier visual art event.San Vicente Artists’ Studio and Gallery

Tours are being held October 20-21,November 17-18 and December 15-16,providing the perfect opportunities toshop locally for one-of-a kind gifts.At the WNMU McCray Gallery there is a

contemporary sculpture exhibition October5; Patty Clayton, Anna Mafchir and AlbertaKing November 9 - Dec. 14; a photographyexhibition from January 25 - February 22;and Portrait of the Artist - AutoretratoMarch 8 - April 19.Featured at the Wells Fargo/MRAC

Gallery will be “Los Papeleros Exhibit”starting December 12, Frank Milm'sExhibit starting February 14 and the ArtistMember Exhibit starting on April 11.An exciting program of performing arts

at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theaterincludes Shakespeare's “Much Ado AboutNothing”on October 6; the Shangri-La

Chinese Acrobats October 25; Mark Twainand “The Laughing River", November 3;Ebony, Ivory and Gold, Where the Pianomeets the Sax November 16; Christmasfrom Dublin December 13; Ralph Stanleyand the Clinch Mountain Boys playbluegrass January 11; the Amelia PianoTrio on February 21; the Thuringer SalonQuintet March 9; Opera, Broadway andBeyond April 4; Spencers Theatre ofIllusion on April 13; and the Santa FeOpera performs at the Cobre PerformingArts Theatre April 27.The WNMU Drama Productions presents“How I Learned to Drive” at WNMU WebbTheater on October 26-28 and November1-3.Pinos Altos Melodrama still maintains

the upper hand on area comedy. Audienceparticipation drives these old west styleperformances. The Mollys Celtic/Hispanic music groupplays at the Buffalo Bar Dance HallOctober 6. The Buckhorn features Bill andBonnie Hearne November 10, Robin andLinda Williams February 24 and Ana Eggeand Eliza Gilkyson March 22.Don’t miss this year's Chocolate

Fantasia February 9. As always, it is awonderful opportunity to sample localchocolate recipes and purchase Silver Cityart. . . you can never get enough of either.

SONNY RHODES BLUES BAND

KRISTEN OLSEN

THREE IRISH TENORS WOFA! GUINEA W. AFRICAN PERCUSSION & DANCEBOB ALEXANDER


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DUTTON SCHWARTZ & BUSSMANN

JUAN QUEZADA

MimbresRegion ArtsCouncil

Promoting all the arts in their richness to people of all ages.

Ralph Stanley and theClinch Mountain Boys

Shangri La Chinese AcrobatsOctober 25, 2001

Sponsor:Scott Nichols Toyota

Sponsor:Bright & Lordsburg Funeral HomesJanuary 11, 2002

Mimbres Region Arts CouncilP.O. Box 1830 Silver City, NM 88062www.mrac.cc • e-mail: [email protected]

• Performance series September thru May

• Weekend at the Galleries (Oct.5-7)• Kick off “Taste of Wine Gala” (Oct. 5)• Showcasing 20 galleries & numerous artists

For information on season schedule and membership opportunities, please call:

505-538-2505 • 888-758-7289

Under the direction of acrobatic legend, Ken Hai, the precisionand grace of this 18-member company flawlessly interprets an

art form honed by years of training and disipline; Chinese formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brillant costumes, and even a touch of Chinese comedy.

Blue grass legend Ralph Stanley is revered as one of the original masters. His recent inclusion on the soundtrack for the popular movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou” has brought him a resurgence of popularity among young people as well

as the traditional bluegrass crowd.

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Cec i l Howard


"For years, I didn’t believe therewas a renaissance going on in SilverCity, but now it’s obvious." ArtistCecil Howard is delighted withSilver City’s maturity as an artmarket. "It allows the artist to sellhis work through local galleries, andlife becomes so much simpler." Hehad previously exhibited his work inSanta Fe and Taos, while wifeMarilyn exhibited in Dallas. "Now,Marilyn and I have no need toexhibit our work anywhere butSilver City."A Professor Emeritus from

Western New Mexico University,Cecil was an instructor andprofessor of art at the university anddirector of the Francis McCrayGalleries for 31 years. He alsoserved four years as Chair for theDepartment of Expressive Arts. In1989, he received the Governor’sappointment as New Mexico

Eminent Scholar in Painting andSculpture at WNMU. He currentlyserves on the Capital ArtsFoundation in Santa Fe and recentlyconvinced the group to hold theirNovember meeting in Silver City."The visit will help the groupappreciate Silver City’s developmentin the arts."Cecil’s primary interest in art

history is evident in his collagework. "I have a passion for antiquityor the remnants of pastcivilizations." Travel throughoutthe United States, Mexico andEurope, and most recently toFlorence, Italy, has served as acatalyst for the generation of hisunique ideas and no doubt keepsthe adrenaline flowing forcompleting new works. Cecil takesfragments of sculpture, architectureand two dimensional art of pastcultures, and beginning perhaps

with a tightly rendered image, oftenbreaks it down or obscures it infurther analogy with time. Howard’s first exhibits in Silver

City were abstracts. "Artists aregenerally products of theirformative years in school and I wasinfluenced by the abstractexpressionism of the 50’s." Friendsand students, however, soon beganpainting each other, "and Iremember Darwin Bleakcommenting that he was pleased tosee that I could actually draw."Marilyn, on the other hand, turnedtoward realism, largely due to herlove for drawing and herappreciation of nature. "Marilyn and I met when we were

both art students at Emporia StateUniversity and we came to SilverCity in the fall of 1963. We neverintended to stay, but we soondiscovered Old Tyrone. We rented a

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four-level teacherage for $30 per month and another building for $25 permonth that we used as a studio. We loved the old Tyrone area, but followinga premonition about buying a home, we moved back into Silver City just twomonths before Phelps Dodge gave notice of reopening the mine."Five years later, the Howards stumbled across an abandoned farmhouse in

Pleasanton "that just looked like a craft building. We put a lot of work intothe place and raised lots of animals. It turned out to be a wonderful settingfor our children." The buildings are now collectively referred to asChiaroscuro Studios."The real force behind our remaining in southwest New Mexico, however,

was absolutely the quality of students. People like Harry Benjamin, SusanBerry, Fred Barraza, and the late Ruben Gonzales were exceptional artstudents and wonderful people. Horace Cordova was another one. Severalhave continued to exhibit. More recently, Jackie Lime, Polly Hughes andMiriam Cwieka were among Western’s many gifted art students. Formerstudent, Eric Montoya, now has a thriving assortment of businesses in Bali.Perseverance during my early artist and university years was frequentlybolstered by people like Dorothy McCray, Bonny Maldonado and MaggieTatsch. I can only hope that I have accomplished the same for others."The Howard’s daughter, Analia, works with library preservation and

conservation in Chapel Hill. Their son Japheth and his wife Alice are artistblacksmiths and are exhibiting with Cecil and Miriam during Weekend at theGalleries. Japheth’s first ironwork was made at Western New Mexico University.Cecil Howard is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and he has exhibited

extensively in juried and invitational exhibitions. He has had solo exhibitionsin Wichita and Emporia, Kansas; San Antonio and El Paso, Texas; Santa Fe,Silver City and Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Glendale, Arizona. He isrepresented exclusively by EKLEKTIKAS in Silver City.


(Page38) Cecil works on a collage in hisstudio at Pleasanton.

(Page 39) Artist Cecil Howard stands infront of the center panel of his collage-poster series entitled Sensorium Commune

(Left) Le Arti A Vienna, a 60" x 48"collage-poster series.

(Right) Cecil and Marilyn built the plushcourtyard at their Pleasanton home.

(Below, top) Cecil receives the covetedGovernor's Award for the Arts fromGovernor Gary Johnson.

(Bottom) Veni Creator Spiritus a 48” x36” collage.


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OCTOBER• October 5, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The opening for acontemporary sculpture exhibition is being held atWNMU McCray Gallery. Call Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil at 538-2505 for information.

• October 5, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A Taste of Wine GalaReception officially kicks off Silver City's Weekend atthe Galleries. It will be held in the historic downtowndistrict at Moulon Rouge West (formerly SilcoTheater). Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505for information.

• October 5, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Silver Citygalleries will beopen for an eveningWeekend at theGalleries Preview.Locate your favoritegallery pieces inadvance of theWeekend Artwalk.Call Mimbres RegionArts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• October 6, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.Weekend at the Galleries Art Walk

• October 7, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. The 5th annualWeekend at the Galleries Art Walk is Silver City'spremier art show. Thirty galleries participate and thereare children's activities, music and of course the originalfine art, sculpture, pottery, and crafts that are puttingSilver City on the nation's art maps. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• October 6, 7:30 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing,Shakespeare on the Rocks, is performed as part of theCommunity Concert series at WNMU Fine Arts CenterTheater. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505for information.

• October 7, 9:00 - 1:00 am. TheMollysCeltic/HispanicMusic and Danceis being presentedat the Buffalo BarDance Hall. CallMimbres RegionArts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• October 12. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsored bythe PNM Foundation and Mimbres Region Arts Council,and brings various community artists into the classroomthroughout the school year. The performances willinclude music, dance and theatrics and will be focusedon 4th and 5th grade elementary students. Purpose ofthe program is to encourage students to becomeinterested and involved in the arts at an early age. CallCaroline Baldwin at 388-8771 for more information.

• October 14, 4:00 p.m.. "Sexy Beast" is the FilmSociety's October presentation at Real West Cinema.Call 388-3922 for information.

• October 16 - 19. New Mexico Rural EconomicDevelopment Forum is being held in Raton. CallSIGRED at 538-6320 for information.

• October 20 - 21. San Vicente Artists Studio &Gallery Tour promotes the city's arts and presents awonderful opportunity to search for that special piece foryour home or for a friend. Call 388-4854 for information.

O P E N I N G S ,PERFORMANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS


• October 25, 7:30p.m. The Shangri-LaChinese Acrobats arepresenting one of theirstunning performancesat the WMNU FineArts Center Theater.Call Mimbres RegionArts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• October 26 - 28, 7:30 p.m.WNMU Drama Productionspresents How I Learned to Drive, being performed atWNMU Webb Theater. Call Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil at 538-2505 for information.

• October 27. Main Street presents its AnnualSpookwalk at Big Ditch Park. Adults and childrenalike are led through a unique outdoor haunted housefull of ghosts and goblins. The event is safe Halloweenfun with games and contests galore and refreshmentsavailable. Call 538-3731 for information.

• October 28. The Grant County Humane Society hostsK-9 Caper. Call 538-9261 for information.

•The Pinos Altos Melodrama performs Old West styleskits with hilarious results almost every Friday andSaturday night at 8:00 p.m. at the Pinos AltosOpera House. Call 388-3848 for information.

NOVEMBER

• November 1 - 3, 7:30 p.m.WNMU Drama Productionspresents How I Learned to Drive, being performed atWNMU Webb Theater. Call Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil at 538-2505 for information.

• November 3, 7:30 p.m. Jim Post performs under thepersonna of Mark Twain as he strums his way throughThe Laughing River. The performance will be held inthe WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• November 4, 4:00 p.m. What's Cooking is the FilmSociety's November presentation at Real WestCinema. Call 388-3922 for information. There will be ameal at Café Gila following the film.

• November 9, 4:30 p.m. Opening exhibit for artistsPatty Clayton, Anna Mafchir and Alberta King atthe WNMU McCray Gallery. Show runs throughDecember 14. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• November 9. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsored bythe PNM Foundation and Mimbres Region Arts Council,and brings various community artists into the classroomthroughout the school year. The performances willinclude music, dance and theatrics and will be focusedon 4th and 5th grade elementary students. Purpose ofthe program is to encourage students to becomeinterested and involved in the arts at an early age. CallCaroline Baldwin at 388-8771 for more information.

• November 10, 7:30. Billand Bonnie Hearne, apopular folk duo, arescheduled at theBuckhorn Saloon &Opera House. Call 538-9911 for information.

• November 10.Christmas Boutique Sale at the Santa ClaraArmory. Call Grant County Art Guild at 538-2888.

• November 10. Grant County Humane Society holdsan open house. Call 538-9261 for information.


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O P E N I N G S ,PERFORMANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS• November 16, 7:30 p.m. Ebony, Ivory and Gold,Where the Piano meets the Sax, is presented at theWNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• November 17 - 18. The San Vicente Artists Studio& Gallery Tour presents another opportunity for uniquegifts and original art work. Call 388-4854 for information.

• November 24, 7:00 p.m.The 11th annual LightedChristmas Paradefeatures lighted floatsand unique costumes onBullard and BroadwayStreets. Call 534-6344for information.

• The Pinos Altos Melodrama performs Old West styleskits with hilarious results almost every Friday andSaturday night at 8:00 p.m. at the Pinos AltosOpera House. Call 388-3848 for information.

DECEMBER

• December 2, 4:00 p.m. Himalaya is the Film Society'sDecember presentation at Real West Cinema. Call388-3922 for information.

• December 12, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Los PapelerosExhibit is presented at the Wells Fargo/MRACGallery. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505for information.

• December 13, 7:30.Christmas From Dublin,a musical presentationfeaturing three Irishtenors is held at WNMUFine Arts CenterTheater. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at538-2505 for information.

• December 14. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsoredby the PNM Foundation and Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil, and brings various community artists into theclassroom throughout the school year. Theperformances will include music, dance and theatricsand will be focused on 4th and 5th grade elementarystudents. Purpose of the program is to encouragestudents to become interested and involved in the artsat an early age. Call Caroline Baldwin at 388-8771 formore information.

• December 15-16. The San Vicente Artists Studio &Gallery Tour presents another opportunity for uniquegifts and original art work. Call 388-4854 for information.

• December 20, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A VictorianChristmas Evening, a celebration in Victorian style,will be held at the H.B. Ailman House (Silver CityMuseum). Call 538-5921 for information.


JANUARY

• January 11, 7:30. RalphStanley and the ClinchMountain Boys bring theirblue grass legend to theWNMU Fine Arts CenterTheater. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information

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• January 20, 4:00 p.m. Shower is the Film Society'sJanuary presentation at Real West Cinema. Call 388-3922 for information.

• January 25, 4:30 - 7:00. There will be a photographyexhibition opening at the WNMU McCray Gallery.The show runs through February 22. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.


FEBRUARY

• February 3, 4:00 p.m. The Film Society will presenta movie at the Real West Cinema. Call 388-3922 for information.

• February 9, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil hosts Chocolate Fantasia. A ticket allowsvisitors to sample the work of expert chocolatiers whileviewing the art at participating galleries. Call MimbresRegion Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• February 14, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Frank Milm's Exhibitopens at the Wells Fargo/MRAC Gallery. CallMimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• February 15. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsored bythe PNM Foundation and Mimbres Region Arts Council,and brings various community artists into the classroomthroughout the school year. The performances willinclude music, dance and theatrics and will be focusedon 4th and 5th grade elementary students. Purpose ofthe program is to encourage students to becomeinterested and involved in the arts at an early age. CallCaroline Baldwin at 388-8771 for more information.

• February 17, 7:00 p.m.. Ballet Magnificat! presentsanother outstanding performance at WNMU Fine ArtsCenter Theater. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at538-2505 for information.

• February 21, 7:30p.m. The AmeliaPiano Trioperforms at theWNMU Fine ArtsCenter Theater.Call MimbresRegion Arts Councilat 538-2505 forinformation.

• February 22, 7:00 p.m. Robin and Linda Williamsand their Fine Group are scheduled to play at theBuckhorn. Call 538-9911 for information.

• February 24, 4:00 p.m. The Film Society will presenta movie at the Real West Cinema. Call 388-3922 for information.


MARCH

• March 3, 4:00 p.m. The Film Society will present amovie at the Real West Cinema. Call 388-3922 for information.

• March 8. Portrait of the Artist - Autoretrato, opensat McCray Gallery. The juried competition runsthrough April 19. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at538-2505 for information.


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• March 8. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsored by thePNM Foundation and Mimbres Region Arts Council, andbrings various community artists into the classroomthroughout the school year. The performances willinclude music, dance and theatrics and will be focusedon 4th and 5th grade elementary students. Purpose ofthe program is to encourage students to becomeinterested and involved in the arts at an early age. CallCaroline Baldwin at 388-8771 for more information.

• March 9, 7:30 p.m. The Thuringer Salon Quintetperforms at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. CallMimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• March 9 - 12. The Film Society will be holding specialevents with visiting filmmaker Vicky Funari. Call 388-3922 for information.

• March 22, 7:30 p.m.Ana Egge and ElizaGilkyson perform at theBuckhorn Saloon andOpera House. Call 538-9911 for information.


APRIL

• April 4, 7:30 p.m. Alison England in Opera,Broadway and Beyond will perform at the WNMUFine Arts Center Theater. Call Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil at 538-2505 for information.

• April 11, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. MRAC hosts its ArtistMember Exhibit at the Wells Fargo/MRACGallery. Call Mimbres Region Arts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• April 13, 7:30 p.m. TheSpencers Theatre ofIllusion presents familyentertainment in theWNMU Fine ArtsCenter Theater. CallMimbres Region ArtsCouncil at 538-2505 for information.

• April 19. PNM Fine Arts Fridays is sponsored by thePNM Foundation and Mimbres Region Arts Council, andbrings various community artists into the classroomthroughout the school year. The performances willinclude music, dance and theatrics and will be focusedon 4th and 5th grade elementary students. Purpose ofthe program is to encourage students to becomeinterested and involved in the arts at an early age. CallCaroline Baldwin at 388-8771 for more information.

• April 21, 4:00 p.m. The Film Society will present amovie at the Real West Cinema. Call 388-3922for information.

• April 27, 7:30p.m. The world-renowned Santa FeOpera performs atthe CobrePerforming ArtsTheatre. CallMimbres RegionArts Council at 538-2505 for information.

• The Pinos Altos Melodrama performs Old West styleskits with hilarious results almost every Friday andSaturday night at 8:00 p.m. at the Pinos Altos OperaHouse. Call 388-3848 for information.

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Billy HarperPresidentFirst New MexicoBankBilly Harperjoined First NewMexico Bank ofSilver City asPresident in June2001. A native

Texan, Harper comes to First NewMexico Bank after a successful career inseveral community banks in Central andEast Texas. He brings experience,strong leadership skills and communityinvolvement to First New Mexico Bank.Harper states, "Our goal at First NewMexico Bank is to offer a unique blendof 'Old World' relationships and servicewith 'New World' financial productsand convenience."

Cecilia L. PachecoBusiness Bankerand Vice PresidentWells Fargo BankCecilia L.

Pacheco, a GrantCounty native,has been hired asa Business Bankerand Vice President of Wells Fargo Bankin Silver City. She is a graduate of theWestern States School of Banking inAlbuquerque and has 20 yearsexperience in the banking industry.Cecilia said, "I'm really excited to beback in the world of banking and lookforward to getting acquainted with allour customers”. Cecilia is married toRay Pacheco and has three children andthree grandchildren. She is the daughterof Katie Luna.

Belinda AllredBusiness BankingSales AssociateWells Fargo BankBelinda Allred,who was bornand raised inSilver City, has

been hired as a Business Banking SalesAssociate for Wells Fargo Bank.Previously working in Texas, she hasexperience in accounting, sales, humanresources, and payroll. Belinda is thedaughter of Bruce D. and Beth HookerAllred, and recently relocated to Gilawith her daughter, Blaine. She stated,"My roots run deep in this area, and it'sgreat to be among people who stillpossess our small town values."

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Most surprising and awe-inspiring about Western New

Mexico University Museum in Silver City, New

Mexico is that it houses the largest permanent display

of Mimbres pottery and culture in the world. The

main floor exhibition features exquisite prehistoric

Mimbres pottery whose designs have become world-

famous through publications, archaeological studies,

and contemporary artistic recreations of the designs.

This magnificent painted pottery and other Mimbres

Mogollon objects such as prehistoric stone and shell

ornaments, grinding stones, projectile points, and rare

pieces of basketry, footwear and wood implements tell

the story of the ancient Mimbres people. Other

permanent exhibits at the museum include

prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery from

northern Mexico, pottery from other

prehistoric southwestern cultures,

local mining history, and the

Geneva Smithson Back and

Seymour Back Collection of

Maria Martinez and San

ldefonso pottery. The

fourth floor contains a

display of photographs

and memorabilia of the

108 year history of the

University and its

windows provide a

majestic 360-degree

view of Silver City and

the Gila National Forest.

The museum is located on

the west end of 10th Street on

the University Campus. The

hours of operation are Monday-

Friday 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.,

and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.

through 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

New MexicoMuseumUniversity

Western

World Famous Mimbres Pottery

“MeetingYourEducational Needs inthe 21stCentury”

For information please contact Admissions:

www.wnmu.edu

1-800-872-WNMU(9668)

(505) 538-6106

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