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Survivors inspire global movement for breast cancer cureBy Eugene Heathman

Just fi ve years ago, little did I know the totality of breast cancer and the inspired drive of survivors and families of those stricken by the disease to fi nd a cure would fi nd its way so close to home.

I recognized the move-ment as a worthy cause and donated a few bucks here and there, wore pink on designated days to show my support and even did the walk with some people from work. That was about it.

Then one day I get a phone call from my mother stating she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, a double mastectomy would be needed… in fi ve days.

It wasn’t my body but I was morti-fi ed, fi ve days from now my mother’s body, her womanhood was going to be cut away and thrown in the trash followed by several months of che-motherapy which I coined as poison treatment.

My mother, who has led a per-fectly healthy life with nothing more than the occasional bout with fl u, was not only in immediate danger but her entire core being would be changed forever.

Still, I did not quite understand the totality of breast cancer with a global perspective until my mother was wheeled into the operating room. Although I had cleared my reputation and adolescent misgivings and adult wrongs with her, I still could not stop

the overwhelming wave of guilt, why her? I am the one who lived hard while young, punished my body on the rugby pitch, the ski slopes and the lake. Some-times, I even punished my body harder at the pub thereaf-

ter. It was I who deserved such a fate, not her.

Living 200 miles away didn’t help matters during

her grueling treatment and subsequent ‘mini-stroke’ she suffered while home alone. Nothing short of a

miracle occurred by her not seriously injuring herself while

a concerned family member broke into her home after she lay semi-conscious, unable to answer the door.

Quite frankly, I felt helpless. Should I relocate? What sort of care could I even provide if I were there? I had no idea though I put the offer on the table; mom politely declined the need for me to move. Perhaps we would drive each other nuts.

What I did develop from this experience was a fresh perspective on the urgent movement to develop a cure for breast cancer, inspired by survivors and by the friends and families of those who have fallen to this deadly disease. Although I am not a fan of giving money to the adminis-trative machine, it’s the movement on the ground, the resolve to fi ght at the community and individual level that inspires me to walk with my mother at least once per year as she counts one more year of being a survivor rather than one year closer to death.

Just fi ve years ago, little did

cancer and the inspired drive

those stricken by the disease

the overwhelming wave of guilt, why her? I am the one who lived hard while young, punished my body on the rugby pitch, the ski slopes and the lake. Some-times, I even punished my body harder at the pub thereaf-

ter. It was I who deserved such a fate, not her.

Living 200 miles away didn’t help matters during

her grueling treatment and subsequent ‘mini-stroke’

miracle occurred by her not seriously injuring herself while

In memory of Kerry Kelley, I miss you more everyday.

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ENMU-Roswell student organization sponsors run/walk for cancer fund

A committee of ENMU-Roswell students is hosting a special event in October to raise funds for the Chaves County Cancer Fund. The Outrun Fear Organization is sponsoring a Run/Walk Haunted Trail at Cielo Grande Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. The event is part of “Paint the Town Pink,” a com-munity wide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and solicit dona-tions for the Chaves County Cancer Fund (CCCF). CCCF provides fi nancial assistance to local cancer patients, who need help covering expenses, like rent,

car payments and utilities while under-going treatment.

The cost is $20 per running/walk-ing participant and includes a T-shirt and goodie bag while quantities last. Additional donation levels are available: Platinum ($500+), Gold ($200), Silver ($100) and Bronze ($50). For registra-tion forms or additional information, contact Robin Reedy at [email protected] or at 575-308-3263 or Mellissa Luna at 575-910-6004. Like us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/outrunfear .

Theatre Guild presents Celia concertThe Theatre Guild (at NMSU-A)

is hosting Celia – well known singer, songwriter, comedienne – for a benefi t concert to help offer scholarships to NMSU-A theatre students. The concert will be Saturday evening, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rohovec Theatre. Advance tickets, available at The Blue Stone and TLC Portraits in the White Sands mall, are $12 while tickets purchased at the box offi ce the night of the event will be $15.

Celia has been described as “a cross between an Earthy Enya, Joan Baez, and Tina Fey.” She dishes up the most delicious concoction of the silly and sacred delighting audiences across the nation. In addition to having the kind of silky smooth voice often associated with classic Celtic Singers, such as “Celtic Woman,” Celia excels

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It’s been so long since we’ve talked. I’ve had an interest-ing three years. From leaving the offi ce to becoming an EMT and now a writer, there have been times I still fi nd myself picking up the phone to call and chat.

When I heard those magic words, “you passed” from the EMT proctor more than two years ago, I fairly fl ew out the door to my car to grab my phone and call you. I know you’ve always supported my education and loved that I pursued my medical career.

And at that moment I remem-bered. You’re gone. I can’t phone.

After we found out you had breast cancer, I know you were afraid to deal with it and simply found ways to ignore the diagnosis. Years came and went, and by the time you chose to have your mastec-tomy, the cancer had spread to other areas. After your surgery, you had a couple good years. When dad died suddenly, you had to move in with sis. And then we began to notice the diffi culties you faced.

Those last two years you couldn’t move your left arm without severe pain were diffi cult. I know you deal with pain like a trooper. I’ve never met another person who refused Novocain when dental work

was administered. I never knew how you did it. Me? Bring on the drugs! So when we heard you speak about pain, we knew the average person would have thrown themselves under the bus by then.

The last CT scan showed your breast cancer had metasta-sized to your entire trunk area. You kept

thinking it was something less fatal. We knew your battle was just begin-ning.

Those months before you died, we had to watch you deteriorate in your hospital bed at home. And that fi nal week when hospice graciously gave you the medication to sleep, I knew you were fi nally free from pain.

So mom, next week I’m headed to my annual smash-o-gram. Be-cause the wonderful ladies of Altrusa make it possible for me to take ad-vantage of a low cost mammogram, I’ll head to LCMC and try to hold my breath and smile mid smash. So far, so good. Even when my results have been a bit iffy, I realize catch-ing the problems early will give me a better chance for survival.

Wish we could go out to lunch after.

Love,Sue

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A man who’sproud to go pink

About two years ago, as my wife and I were expecting the birth of our second child and remodeling our home, my wife stood in the room that was destined to become my oldest daughter’s.

They were sizing it up, and trying to envi-sion how it would look once everything was in place. My wife – who has a fantastic eye for these things – stated, “I’m thinking blue for this room.”

In response, my then three-year-old girl screwed up her face and said – very sincerely – “I’m thinking pink.”

Mom won out in this one, but thinking pink is just what I’ve been doing recently.

Every year at this time, I’m reminded – thanks to numerous vol-leyball matches in which both teams are draped in pink – that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a reminder of a disease that unneces-sarily claims the lives of almost half a million women each year, and leaves scores of other women scarred due to the loss of one or both of their breasts.

I know I’m a guy, but I’ve been touched by this, as my mother is a survivor. My grandmother too, for that matter, although she’s since departed thanks to other natural causes.

The very fact that one lived a long and happy life, and another is continuing to thrive is a testament to the hard work and diligence of countless re-searchers, doctors, oncologists, nurses and volunteers across the globe.

It’s intensely per-sonal for me because my mother’s mastec-tomy came two years before I met my wife and four years before the birth of my fi rst daughter. My mom raised two sons, and to give her two grand-daughters to enjoy has been intensely satisfy-ing.

Had she not been able to have the mas-tectomy, or had such personal and atten-tive care during her

recovery, she never would have met my girls – or my wife, for that mat-ter – and the world would have been a poorer place as a result.

I remember seeing my mother fol-lowing her operation, and seeing the courage and strength she showed dur-ing her recovery. She raised two pretty ornery boys and worked hard to help provide for us, yet I was still struck by how brave she was. She’s my hero.

You’ll notice I said I have two daughters. After growing up in a man’s household – in which even the dogs

were male – I’m now sur-rounded by females. That includes the cat and dog.

As a result, female health issues mean a great deal to me, be-cause it refers to the health of the people I

care most about. Breast cancer is still a devastating

disease, but it’s one that can be prevented and treated, and is one that I’m completely committed to ending – even if all I’m doing is writing about it.

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the loss of one or both of their breasts.I know I’m a guy, but I’ve been

touched by this, as my mother is a survivor. My grandmother too, for that matter, although she’s since departed thanks to other

The very fact that one lived a long and happy life, and another is continuing to

rounded by females. That

care most about. Breast cancer is still a devastating

disease, but it’s one that can be prevented and treated, and is one that I’m completely committed to ending – even if all I’m doing is writing about it.

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New acting class at ENMU-RuidosoA new class has been added to

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Educa-tion. Jennifer Fountain, theater instructor at NMSU-Alamogordo, will teach an intensive, one-day acting class on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at White Mountain Annex.

The class covers the basics of acting but at an advanced level. Topics covered include relation-ships between actors, actor and director, ways to turn rehearsals into joyful events, physical movement and breathing exercises, improvisa-tion skills and script analysis, use of action-based acting styles and one-on-one monologue and scene work coaching.

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ence from both an actor’s and direc-tor’s point of view. All experience levels are welcome.

The fee for the class is $25.For more information or to regis-

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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park announces 4thAnnual Ocotillo Trail Challenge

Friends of Living Desert is pleased to announce the fourth Annual Ocotillo Trail Challenge.

This challenge is Saturday, Oct. 27 and features either a 2 mile run/walk or the 5 mile Ocotillo Trail Chal-lenge Run. All races start and finish at the Living Desert State Park and begin promptly at 10 a.m.

Early registration is only $15, and forms can be picked up at the Living Desert State Park, American Muscle, the Chamber of Commerce, Trinity Hotel, the Stock Exchange and Red Chimney.

Forms and race fees should be returned to the Living Desert by Oct. 19 for early registration.

Race day registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and the entry fee will be $20.

All proceeds go to support the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. Registration fees include a T-shirt and lunch afterward at the park. Come in a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes.

For additional information, call the Race Coordinator Michael Chapin at 575-706-0147.


I had approxi-mately two weeks before the fi rst day of judging at Ruidoso’s Golden Aspen Motor-cycle Rally. My bike had to be ready for its sojourn into the world of perfect operation and sanitary cleanliness, a world often populated by trailered bikes. I looked at the road grimed bike that hadn’t been cleaned since its return from Colorado earlier in the summer.

Chris and I had participated in concours d’elegance judging as a result of our sports car exploits. Our fi rst major concours competition involved our attendance at the national Saab convention where we entered a time-distance road rally, attended en-gineering workshops, viewed historic Saab presentations, and had our daily driver judged.

In preparation for the concours evaluation, two months earlier I had received the requisite 15 page packet reviewing the evaluation parameters and I learned what a 100-point care was, perfect. The introductory letter welcoming us to the world of the anal retentive, detail obsessed concluded with the encouragement to drive the car to the convention since Saabs were “meant to be driven” and as such cannot attain 100-point status. I was offi cially challenged.

I devoured the packet and studied all the judging procedures. The work was tedious but satisfying. Chris and I then drove to Vero Beach, Florida for the convention where we spent two

more days ridding the car of its cross-country road patina. The cars were judged on the sec-ond day and ours took top honors. Ten years and 100,000 miles later at the Colorado national, we won with the same car ousting the three-time reigning champion.

I sat and looked at the cleanup to be completed on the motorcycle. I knew

the hours that were needed to meet the “concours” standard and began the work with brushes, solvent, rags, Simichrome polish, protectorant and carnauba wax. I even checked the weather report and found the arrival time at the Inn of the Mountain Gods to be sunny and favorable.

I rode into the judging area look-ing for the “All BMWs” class. I was directed to park next to the most im-maculate Honda Gold Wings this side of their birth place. My bike appeared anemic alongside these Interstate behemoths. But where were the Beem-ers?

The judges gathered. Each biker was asked to perform the functions checklist until they got to me. The lead judge said in a matter-of-fact tone, “You win.” I was disappointed. Hours of preparation and I didn’t even get the chance to sound my own horn.

No other beemer rider had both-ered to show up. Winner by default. Thank you Lincoln County Radiology for sponsoring the beautiful plaque that will remind me that participation truly is the key to success.

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Water conservation, the Ruidoso way, every dayBy Angie Fernandez

I often try to fi nd the blessings in each obstacle I face, as I fi nd every obstacle is a blessing, (fre-quently too disguised to realize it). A great example of this would be the Little Bear Fire, which greatly affected my community in various ways. As my heart went out to those who suffered losses, I could only be grateful for the community in which we live. What I saw was an out-pouring of love from my communi-ty and our neighboring counties, as we worked together to help those in need. Various groups and commit-tees banded together, as new com-mittees were formed. Those who are often too busy for committees, were able provide what they could. We saw clothes, shelter, food, time and money donated as well as many brilliant thoughts shared. I now see what my community is made up of, unselfi sh and giving individuals.

I now ask my community to come together once again, this time in an effort to conserve water. The water currently available on our planet is all there is and we must work together to make it last. As the Village of Ruidoso moves into phase 5 water restrictions we experience the necessity to do more to conserve it, other than just following the given guidelines. Water conservation should become a way of life so our

children can learn to pro-tect this natural resource as well.

Here are a few thoughts: Can I use less water pressure each time I wash my hands? Can I use minimal water pressure when brush-ing my teeth? Can I talk to my local landscaper to fi nd out what can be done to keep my yard beautiful and green? Can I take a shorter shower? Can I wait for it to be “brown” be-fore I fl ush it down? Can I examine my clothing to see if they still look, smell and feel presentable before I throw it in the washing machine? Can I wash my sheets, towels or comforter less often? Could I attend a water harvesting class at ENMU-Ruidoso? Can I invest in a rain wa-ter catchment system? Can I Google other water conservation ideas?

As each of us is on a different path and are most defi nitely entitled to the “pursuit of happiness”, let us remember that we can all make an effort to do what is right for our children, grandchildren and our fellow mankind. We don’t have to do it all, but we can learn to do what we can.

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MEDICAL MYTHBUSTERS, part two

Myth: I’m just going to age gracefullyDr. Stephen RathFusion Medical Center, Ruidoso

This is the second article in a series about combating the aging process and turn-ing back the hands of time. This article will delve deeper into the structural changes that occur in the aging face.

Again, aging isn’t graceful! When you look in the mirror and experi-ence the harsh realization that time hasn’t been kind; don’t fret. You are not alone. We all have the same basic genetic material and experience the same gravitational forces. So, while you may not be the happiest with your own transformation, people around you of the same age are either experiencing the same emotions or have resigned to accept what they cannot change. (You CAN change- more on that in a subsequent article.)

There are three changes that occur in the face as we age; two that are impor-tant for this discussion. The third change involves the demineralization and reminer-alization that occurs in the bony structure of the face. While the bony structure does experience minor remodeling throughout one’s life span, the changes are minor. For example, your high school chemistry teacher will still recognize you as the person respon-sible for the minor explosion that involved evacuating one wing of the school. While he recognizes you by your facial structure, he’ll notice that your face has aged.

Most people will lose the “apples” in their cheeks somewhere in the transition from 20 to 35 years of age. The fat pads that help hold the cheeks up against grav-ity are either resorbed or begin the “Great Downward Migration.” This is coupled

with a breakdown of the collagen and elastin fi bers that help the unlucky infant’s cheeks to spring back into position after an assault from the over-zealous aunt. The breakdown of collagen fi bers is accelerated by unprotected sun exposure and fi rst or sec-ond hand smoke exposure, but will inevitably occur as part of the aging process.

When you combine the collagen fi ber breakdown

with the loss of volume in the cheeks you have the recipe for an aesthetic disaster (not the chemistry lab type). Aesthetic di-sasters are subtler, take place over a much longer period of time, and fortunately do not involve large amounts of smoke.

The face is anchored around the bony openings; the eyes, nose and mouth, all in the midline. As the skin of the face starts to relax and succumb to gravity because of collagen fi ber breakdown and loss of volume in the cheeks, the lines around the eyes, nose and mouth are pulled down. Crow’s feet lines around the eyes, nasolabial folds on either side of the nose, and marionette lines at the corners of the mouth as well as pre-jowls or jowls ac-centuate the aging appearance.

So, when you look in the mirror and aren’t happy with what you see, remember you are not alone. See the next article for more information on combating the aging process and turning back the hands of time!

Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath is the owner and medical director of Fusion Medical Spa located in Ruidoso. Under advisement from his lawyer, he no longer offers advice on chemistry experiments, but he will be happy to help you with your “aesthetic emergencies.”

Dr. Stephen Rath

If I actually count-ed all the herbs and spices in my pantry, I would guess it would amount to more than 100 different fl avors. Unfortunately, my understanding of spices is limited to only a handful of different spices, including sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Through my minimal knowledge, I have come to realize that I can create fl avorful meals, using just a handful of ingredients but changing my herbs and spices.

A great example of this would be fresh salsa and spa-ghetti sauce as they both have similar ingredi-ents. Salsa and spaghetti sauce both contain to-matoes, onions, peppers, sea salt and garlic or garlic powder. The only differ-ence between the two is cilantro would be used in salsa, and basil and oregano can be added to spa-ghetti sauce.

Another few examples of the spice rack at work are:Sweet potatoes are fabulous just baked and eaten all by themselves or sprinkled with cinnamon for a sweet option, but to make a not so sweet version, cumin, sea salt and onion

powder can be added after baking, for a sa-vory fl avor that may even entice the sweet potato hater. Popcorn - garlic powder and sea salt can be added to homemade popcorn for a healthier option, skipping butter and unnecessary additives found in microwave-able versions.Cinnamon can be

added to diced apples and bananas and tucked in a healthy whole wheat fl our tortilla for a fl avor that can possibly replace cravings for apple pie. Beans can be fl avored with garlic powder and sea salt, but can be turned into chili beans by adding cumin and red chili powder.

If you’re knowledgeable about herbs and spices, I en-courage you to play with them as I am sure you can create various healthy masterpieces. If you don’t

understand, you can always resort to cheating like I do and purchase herb and spice blends that are already created for you. I myself own Chi-nese, Italian, Asian, Tuscan, Cajun, etc. Because of the variations of spices in my cupboard, the possibili-ties of fl avorful foods are endless.

Understanding our spices

Angie [email protected]


David Ball& The Pioneer Playboys

Country artist David Ball has a knack for writing tunes with strong melodies which he sings with conta-gious ease and affection. His sweet, warm tenor has been likened to that of George Straight’s, and at times sounds like Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Jimmy Buffet and Wil-lie Nelson. Writing his own music, Ball’s songs share stories with inter-esting use of imagery and fl esh and blood characters. He’s likely best known for his tunes “Riding With Private Malone” (a touching tune song about a soldier’s lost dream be-coming another person’s reality) and his mega-hit “Thinkin’ Problem,” but Ball has a rich repertoire of melodies that include “What I’ll Do If I Don’t Have You,” “Houston,” “Tulsa,” “Amigo,” “She Always Talked About Mexico,” “Missing Her Blues” and “Country Boy Boogie” that draw from a variety of styles – swing, Tex Mex and progressive cowboy into a blended sound that is true blue

country. His is the music that tastes of a cold beer and dip on the dance fl oor with cheatin’ hearts, lively heroes, confused love, restless spirits, sentimental souls. Simply said, his music is refreshingly traditional – the real western thing.

Performing with his band The Pio-neer Playboys, (Scott Metko on percus-sion & washboard, Troy Cook Jr. on lead & rhythm guitar and Steven Edward Ledford Sr. on bass) Ball will perform all his Billboard hits and more at the Spencer Theater on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Of course Ball’s music gets folks danc-ing, so the theater’s orchestra pit at the front of the stage will be open for two-stepping all night long.

Come on out for this night of true-blue country – a stellar kick-off to the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium! Excellent seats are available for $59 & $56. Call the Spencer Theater box offi ce at 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets. A pre-show enchilada buffet will also be avail-able at 5 p.m. for $20.

Heartbreaks by the numberat the Spencer Theater

Golden Aspen Hog Battle BBQ ChampionshipThere is nothing better than the

smell of BBQ cooking on a cool crisp morning; 20 competitive cookers arrived in Ruidoso for the fi rst Inter-national BBQ Cookers Association State Championship. The aroma of New Mexico red chile beans fi lled the air. Cookers prepared their chile beans throughout the night for turn in at 11 a.m. to the judges (headed up by Bobby Olguin, Star of the New Mexico Chefs program on PBS).

Mike Gains, a native New Mexican, and his son Ryan took top honors in the Chefs Choice Categories. Mike took a second in Chile Beans fi rst in Green Chile Cheese Burger while Ryan took fi rst in Chile Relleno. It is not to hard believe that these guys take competitive cooking serious and know how to cook the real deal. Mike was raised in So-corro, just a few miles from the home of the two most famous green chile cheese

burgers in the U.S. – the Owl Bar and the Buckhorn Tavern where Bobby Olguin won the Green Chile Cheese Burger throw-down against Bobby Flay, the Famous Food Network Chef. Congratulations to Mike and Ryan for making New Mexico proud.

Kevin Zamora from Tularosa took a second in GCCB while Marco Morales from Las Cruces placed in all three categories’ with a second in Chile Relleno. Al Serna, another Las Cruces team gives these native New Mexico teams bragging rights. Yes, a few Texan teams slipped in there for some wins but they may have been from New Mexico originally.

Sept. 15, the IBCA competition be-gan with teams competing for a $5,000 purse with names like Up–in -Smoke, O’Gains, Fishing Eagles, The Smoke Ring, Black Bettys, O’kays, Verden-ski’s, Three Brisketeers, Crazy Cocks

Hog Stop, Aromaz, Big Juicys BBQ, Dry Holers, Creosote Cowboy, Border-land BBQ, Buffalo Breath and Collins Creek all plac-ing in the money.

For those of you that did not make it out to this year’s event, you missed out on some of the best tasting BBQ in the United States. Those who did attend were able to taste samples of all the food prepared by the all teams both days to include BBQ and New Mexico food favorites. In-dividuals were able to cast their votes for the People Choice and Best BBQ Sauce awards. Chris Virden (Virdens-ki’s) from Amarillo won the best BBQ Sauce with Kevin Zamora (Aromaz) from Tularosa placing second.

O’Breins from Carlsbad wins a close second in the People’s Choice award with Marco Morales (Crazy Cocks Hog Stop) from Las Cruces racking up the most votes to win the People’s Choice Award. So if you missed us this year’s competition, don’t worry, we’ll be back.

Photo courtesy of Brenda MooreMarco Morales and Crazy Cock BBQ Cooker in the background.


Red Feather Theatre Company to open 2012-13 season with TheTem� � By Desirae Stephenson

Have you ever wondered what’s going on within the walls of the Red Feather stage? Have you been curious when their next production is? Do you love Shakespeare? Well then you might want to consider coming to see Red Feather’s next production, Shake-speare’s The Tempest.

The Tempest is a hilarious, dashing and romantic play. The main character is a sorcerer named Prospe-ro and his daughter Miranda. They live on a mysteri-ous island in the middle of the ocean. They’re waited on by unusual beasts and magical spirits. The plot of the play thickens when Prospero puts his evil plan of revenge in motion. Those who humiliated Prospero and banished him and Miranda to the sea to drown are brought to the island by a spell and to where Pros-pero lives.

The Red Feather Theatre Company is working very hard bringing Shakespeare back to life. Endless hours of rehearsals are spent trying to understand the words and action. Since The Tempest is full of music, our very own Jacob McCaw has been working diligently composing music that will be performed.

Another unique thing about The Tem-pest is that Red Feather has fi lmed the fi rst scene of the play, directed by our very own Diego Rojas. You may have seen some of his brilliant work last year when he made trailers for Playwrights Nights. I think Diego is a superb self taught director from being in his short fi lms last year and this. I know that lots of effort is put into making the fi lm as good as possible and it is funny, tense, gory, sad and very entertaining.

Who all survives Prospero’s wrath? Who falls in love? Who plots their revenge? Who dies? Who lives? Those are all very good questions. The best way to get the answer is by attending the play. The Red Feather Theatre Company hopes to see you next month at The Tempest. The play is showing on Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center at 125 Warrior Drive. Advance tickets are being sold locally at Can’t Stop Smokin’, Zocca Coffee,

Golden Yarn and The Ruidoso Chamber of Com-merce. Advance tickets are $10 and include and intermission treat by Zocca Coffee. Tickets will be sold at the door for $12.

The 10:30 a.m. show will be attended by students and any of you in the community who would like to come for that performance. Zocca Coffee will not be serving on that show as students and others are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and bottle of water. The intermission will actually be a short lunch break for the Nov. 1 performance only.

Is photography ‘art’? Musings on what I do...By Sheryl Marie Savas

Good-meaning friends have in the past, presented me with the question: “Is photography art?” Before I became a photographer, I had never thought of photography as not being an art form, considering it just another way to bring beauty into our lives; or a different perspective through the eye of someone whose focus is to do that. And isn’t that what artists do? The fact that we can even ask the question indicates that there is a possibility. Not unlike the questions “Is there a God?” or “Are my lug nuts on tight?”

Of course, there are many types of photography. Some photographs speak, some keep track. Some are interesting and some are boring. Some are humor-ous and some are just stupid. There are as many different types of photography as there are reasons for painting.

So of what value are paintings - and of what value and importance are photographs?

I like to photograph what I see when I suddenly fi nd myself saying… “Oh my God, that is so beautiful!” I don’t plan to say that, it just hap-pens. I recognize that, and I stop so that hopefully I am able to capture that moment that gave me the inspiration to say what I was feeling. I fi nd a need to capture the essence of my exclamation. And sometimes it means I have to turn around. I have to walk into a fi eld and get down on my knees to get just the right shot to share what I see and “feel” in that moment.

Sometimes I catch myself laughing. What’s so funny about a grocery cart in a meandering arroyo in Albuquerque? Who knows? Why do I like upside-down junk cars in an empty fi eld? Why does a dumpy little trailer in an immense expanse of gorgeous scenery make me stop? And what is that young foal thinking as it looks at my lens? After miles of a never-ending junk yard in Farmington, I can’t stand it anymore. I have to stop. Is it beautiful? It’s some-

thing... indescribable. And the photograph has to relay that feeling.

And sometimes it takes a little planning, like after a thunderstorm. You can see where it is still raining but the sun is shining - like when you were little and used to run through the sprinkler, but if you stopped for a sec-ond and got in just the right spot, you could see a mini-rainbow. Planning to catch a rainbow here is like that, only on a much grander scale. The few seconds in the sprinkler become a half hour or an hour, but the results are spectacular.

That beauty is there for everyone to see. Framing the moment creates a way for me to let you see it too. And not only that moment, but every moment that stands in front of us every day. I am not the creator, I am only the informer. The information is a connection with beauty - it’s a shake-up and a wake up.

Awakening the recognition of what is there all the time. My “eye” sees beauty, simplicity, humor, light and shadows, then can zero in and become the mirror so that you also can appreciate a differ-ent perspective on life.

Maybe photography is not “Art”. But it defi nitely is a communication tool. Who cares what it’s called? And maybe I’m not an “artist.” But if I can get you to say “…oh my God that is so beautiful!” – then I have captured the feeling of the moment that brought my hand to my camera.

“Morning Blues”


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HOBBS:Oct4 Find It in Hobbs Expo!, 11 a.m. - 7

p.m. An opportunity for chamber members with products and services which residents and businesses have traditionally gone to other markets to � nd. Sign up now to reserve booth spaces. Businesses with products best suited for outdoor display are welcome. Call the Hobbs Chamber for more information.

6 - “100 Years of Enchantment”Nov 3 juried art show presented by the

Llano Estacado Art Association and the Lea County Commission for the Arts. Center for the Arts, 122 W. Broadway. llanoestacadoartas-sociation.com.

LOVINGTON:Oct2 - 18 Celebrating New Mexico:

Cultural Bridges to Lea County, Lea County Museum, 575-396-4805

5 Charity Basketball Game, Lovington High School Gym, 6 - 8 p.m. Lovington Fire Department (Hoses) take on the Lovington Police Department (Guns). Proceeds bene� t St. Jude’s Hospital. $7

12 Community Co� ee, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Wake up and join us in some breakfast and co� ee and get caught up on all the community gossip. 396-5311

31 Halloween on the Plaza, 575-396-1418

Nov3-4 35th Annual Arts and Crafts

Fall Festival, Lea County Fairgrounds, Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

HotelFri’s Pre-School Story Time, Living

Desert Zoo, 1504 Miehls Dr., 9:30 - 10: 30 a.m. 575-887-5516

6 8th Annual St. Peter Pumpkin Patch, St. Peter Lutheran Church, corner of West Pierce and George Streets, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 575-887-3033

40th Anniversary of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Frijole Ranch, Pinery and Pine Springs Visitor Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Musical performances, hay rides, pony rides, guest speakers, BBQ at Frijole Ranch, lectures, � lms and exhibits at Pine Springs Visitor Center. 915-828-3251 x2124; 575-981-2418; www.nps.gov/GUMO.

Prescription drug takeback day, Lake Carlsbad beach area, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get rid of unused/un-wanted prescription drugs legally and safely, no questions asked. 575-642-4825; www.carlsbad-coalition.com

6-7 Carlsbad Horticulture Society Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sale of native and xeric plants for desert landscaping.

20 Wolf Awareness Day, Living Desert Zoo, 1504 Miehls Dr.,1 - 3 p.m. Programs and activities about the endangered Mexican Grey Wolf. Regular admission fees apply

ARTESIA:Oct9 Eddy County Power Lunch, ‘How

to be a GREAT Communicator,’ First Baptist Church, TLC Building, 322 W. Grande. 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Series by professional leadership trainer Walter Nusbaum. $5

11 Little Roy and Lizzie Show, Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. $20

12-13 Annual Main Event Car Show and Cruise, Main Street, 575-746-1117

13 Hot Club of San Francisco, Ocoti-llo Performing Arts Theater, 7:30 p.m. $20

20 36th Annual Art In The Park Central Park, corner of Seventh and Quay Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food, vendors, activity booths, giant jumpers for kids. Artesia School Band’s annual cake walk fundraiser. 575-746-4212; www.artesiaartscouncil.com

Fall 4-H Clover Buster, Eddy Co. Shooting Range. 505-294-6178

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

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Farmers & Gardeners Market, Chaves County Courthouse lawn, 9 a.m. - noon. 575-627-2239

1 - 6 ENM State Fair, Fairgrounds, 2500 SE Main St., Samestate concert Oct. 3; free with paid admission to fair. Chisholm Chal-lenge, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 & 6. enmsf.com

2 Historical Society for South-east New Mexico 31st An-nual Heritage Dinner, Roswell Convention Center, 912 N. Main St., reception and silent auction 6:15 p.m. $50 per person; table of 8, $400. Deadline for corporate tables is Sept. 28. Catered by Pep-pers. 622-8333

Oct6 Roots & Boots, Inn of the Moun-

tain Gods, 8 p.m. Three country greats are part of the Roots & Boots tour: Aaron Tippin, Joe Di� e and Sammy Kershaw. Pure country at its best. Tickets are on sale now from just $25. www.innofthe-mountaingods.com

13 Ray Stevens, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. The country music pop singer-songwriter, equally well-known for his serious material and his novelty songs - from his multi-million selling comedy hit, “The Streak” to the socially aware “Mr. Businessman” to his Grammy-award winning pop standard “Everything is Beautiful,” his talent is unparalleled. Tickets start at $25. www.innofthemountaingods.com

ALTO:Oct3 Chinese Cirque, the National

Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, Spencer Theater, 7 p.m. Pre-performance Chinese bu� et at 5 p.m. $69 and $66 (bu� et $20). 888-818-7872 or 575-336-4800. www.spencertheater.com

CAPITAN:Oct5 Author Sandi Pierce Brown

Lecture at the Capitan Library, 101 E. 2nd St., 5 - 7 p.m. Sandi Pierce Brown is an author, counselor and Wingrider and will be sharing her experiences. Join us for an exciting evening. Refreshments will follow. 575-354-3035; www.capitanli-brary.org. Free.

6 $5 A Bag Book Sale at the Capitan Public Library, 101 E. 2nd St., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Come early for the best selection. New items arrive daily. Complimentary co� ee and cookies. 575-354-3035; www.capitanlibrary.org.

RUIDOSO DOWNS:Oct2 - 15 ‘Authentic Memories of the

American West,’ the Snidow Museum of Art, partnering with the Hubbard Museum of the American West present more than 80 works of world-renowned artist Gordon Snidow, 26301 Hwy 70 West, open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 378-4142. hubbardmuseum.org

6-7 Aspenfest Weekend, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack:

The Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-O� will be held Oct. 6 and the Chile Society Pod Chili Cook-O� will be held Oct. 7. Chili Turn-In, Judging, and Public Tasting,12 p.m. 575-336-8399 or 520-419-0202; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest. Oct. 6 entry fee: $25, Oct. 7 entry fee: $20. CASI rules apply

Aspenfest Rod Run and Car Show, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday only. Hot Rods and Classic Cars on display. 915-598-0621; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest. Free.

RUIDOSO:Oct5-6 “You’re Family” play at the

Historic Old Mill, 641 Sudderth Drive, 7 p.m. Robert Patrick’s new comedy, “You’re Family,” directed by Mary Maxson and starring Delana Micheals, Jason D. Johnson and Charles Benton. $18 at the door.

ALAMOGORDO:OctWed’s Farmer’s Market, Alameda Park, & Sat’s 1987 White Sands Blvd., 5 p.m.

Wed & 9 a.m. Sat. All vendors grow, raise or make the items they sell. 575-682-3323

3 Tuscany – An International Travel, Alamogordo C of C confer-ence room, 5 p.m. RSVP: 575-437-6120. Departure date is March 22.

4 Business After Hours, United Way of Otero County, 1610 Tenth St., 5:30 - 7 p.m.

6 Trinity Site tour, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. At the site, visitors can take a quarter-mile walk to the obelisk which marks the spot where the bomb was exploded July 16, 1945. 575-437-6120. WSMR Public A� airs: 575-678-1134; www.wsmr.army.mil/PAO/Trinity/Pages/default.aspx. Free.

Walk Like MADD, non-competitive 5k walk, beginning at Alamogordo H.S. Registration at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m., the walk plus other fun activities, entertainment and food from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $20, ages 21 years and over; $15 ages 20 years and younger. 575-442-3905; www.walklikemadd.org

11 Attention Business Members: New Mexico Finance Authority is hosting a meeting at First National Bank Atrium, 400 E. First Street, 9 - 10 a.m. 575-437-6120

Business Start-Up Counseling for Veterans and Business Leaders, Free breakfast, Tia Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant, 1200 N. White Sands Blvd. 7:45 - 9 a.m. Individual Veteran Counseling available, 9 am - Noon. Alamogordo Chamber Conference Room

12 FAN Club, Tia Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant, 1200 N. White Sands Blvd., 8 - 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by: First National Bank

13 Halloween Masquerade Ball, Willie Estrada Civic Center, 800 E. First St., 8 p.m. - midnight. Sponsored by Alamogordo C of C. Tickets on sale at the Alamogordo Chamber, $12.50 in advance/$15 at the door. Must be 21 and over; cash bar; music; dancing; door prizes; costume contest

18 Business After Hours, Total Destruction, 2600 Kelly Ave., 5:30 - 7 p.m.

27 New Mexico Fall Festival, New York Ave., 575-430-6381

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

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RUIDOSO:Oct6 Aspenfest Parade, Midtown,

10 - 11 a.m. From the corner of Sud-derth & Mechem to the 700 block of Sudderth. 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest.

6-7 Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair, Schoolhouse Park, on Sudderth Drive, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Unique, handmade items. 575-378-4661; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest. $1 admission.

Mercado Del Artisan Outdoor Fair at River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come enjoy live music and � ne art; including, gourd art, pottery, mosa-ics, jewelry, metal art, photography and much more. 575-257-2997. Free.

WHITE OAKS:OctFri’s Rascal Fair Community Market,

4 p.m. til dusk. Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon. Open through end of October.

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