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The World’s Largest Gathering of Nations Celebrates 30 Years of Native American and Indigenous Cultures

GATHERING OF NATIONS 30TH ANNUAL IN ALBUQUERQUE — The 30th Annual Gathering of Nations, the world’s largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people, takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico between April 25 and 27, 2013. During the “Grand Entry,” thousands of Native American dancers simultaneously enter University of New Mexico University Arena dressed in colorful regalia to the sounds of beating drums. (PRNewsFoto/Gathering of Nations/Photo by Andrea B. Good)

The Gathering of Nations, the world’s largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Albuquerque, N.M. between April 25 and 27, 2013. Considered the most prominent powwow in North America, it will host tens of thousands of people and more than 700 tribes from throughout the United States, Canada, and around the world honoring three decades of Native American culture and traditions.

The three-day event includes more than 3,000 traditional Native American singers and dancers, more than 800 Native American artisans, dozens of indigenous contemporary musicians and performers, and a wide variety of food vendors. A young Native American woman is also crowned Miss Indian World. Native American and indigenous women representing different tribes and traditions compete in the areas of tribal knowledge, dancing ability, and personality assessment.

The first Gathering of Nations was held in 1983 at the former University of Albuquerque. In 1984, the powwow was relocated to the New Mexico State Fair Grounds and eventually moved to its current location, the University of New Mexico Arena (known as “The Pit”), in 1986. Throughout the years, it grew to become the largest Native American powwow in North America, but still honors its original intent of offering a powwow contest that is fair to all dancers.

The Gathering of Nations is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the release of a new book, “30 Years of Gathering: Gathering of Nations Powwow,” and the launch of Gathering of Nations Internet Radio on the iHeartRadio network.

The 30th Annual Gathering of Nations begins on April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel – Albuquerque with the Miss Indian World competition. The powwow kicks off at “The Pit” with the “Grand Entry” at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, April 26, and repeated Friday evening at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, at 12 p.m. (noon) and 6 p.m. The new Miss Indian World will be crowned on Saturday evening during the powwow.

Powwow tickets cost $17 per day, $34 for a two day pass, or $50 for a two day pass with VIP seating. For more information, visit www.gatheringofnations.com.

Mark Your Calendar: Carrizozo Music in the Parks, Friday, March 8

The Piatigorsky Foundation of NYC and Carrizozo Music in the Parks are sponsoring a concert on Friday, March 8 at 7Pm at the Trinity Methodist Church in Carrizozo. The performance will feature award winning mezzo soprano Katherine Calcamuggio accompanied by pianist, John Elam. The concert is free to the public and accessible to all.

Prior to the concert, members of the Trinity United Methodist Church will host an Irish dinner of fish and chips with all the fixin’s, cheesecake and homemade ice cream for $8. They will be serving from 5-6:30. Dine in the church fellowship hall, then move to the sanctuary and listen to Thomas Radcliffe perform on guitar and Spanish laud during the interlude between dinner and the concert!

A reception will follow the concert with an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

The next concerts in our series will be Anne Eisfeller, Concert Harp, on Thursday, April 18 at 2pm at the Old Gym of the Carrizozo School Campus. Friday, April 19 at 7pm Anne will play duets with Valerie Potter, principal flute for the NM Philharmonic. Both concerts are free and open to the public.

For more information please check www.carrizozomusic.org or call Elaine 575-648-2757

For over 22 years, The Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers, as well as curious first-timers. It is this combination of complimentary access, flamboyant performances, and human warmth that makes Piatigorsky Foundation concerts so appealing to diverse audiences. Last
year, the Foundation presented a tour of 10 concerts in New Mexico reaching over 1,990 people in Lovington, Jal, Carrizozo, Albuquerque, and Hobbs. In an effort to serve more communities this season, for the very first time The Foundation will present two tours in the state. The Fall tour took place in November 2012, and the Spring tour will take place March 2013, beginning in Tatum and concluding in Carrizozo.

KATHERINE CALCAMUGGIO is an award-winning mezzo-soprano whose talent distinguishes her as one of the most promising young vocalists on the opera scene today. In the past four seasons, Calcamuggio has been featured in important role and company debuts across the United States, eliciting kudos for her “soaring, rich voice” (The Miami Herald), her “polished musical and dramatic characterizations” (Kurt Weill Newsletter) and her “fine coloratura technique” (Philadelphia Inquirer). Auspicious operatic and symphonic debuts from recent seasons include roles as Hansel in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel; Siebel in Gounod’s Faust; Stephano in Roméo et Juliette (for which Calcamuggio was named “Artist of the Year” in 2009 with Syracuse Opera); Sesto in Handel’s Giulio Cesare and Un Musico in Manon Lescaut with Florida Grand Opera; the Young Nun in the world premiere of Stephen Hartke’s The Greater Good (available on the Naxos label) and Aglaonice in Philip Glass’ critically-acclaimed Orphée with Glimmerglass Opera. Ms. Calcamuggio is currently working on her doctorate at University of Michigan and holds a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Bowling Green State University.

A native of Cleburne, Texas, JOHN ELAM is a Master’s student at the University of Michigan studying collaborative piano, where he is a student of Martin Katz. He received his BM and MM degrees in Piano Performance from Baylor University, where he studied with Jane Abbott-Kirk, Jeffrey Peterson, and Vincent de Vries. Mr. Elam has served as music director for Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Urinetown, while also serving as rehearsal pianist for Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress this past spring. In addition to his work in musical theater and opera productions, Mr. Elam has extensive experience as a choral pianist, having performed with the Texas All-State Choir. He made his solo debut with orchestra in 2004 with the Grieg Concerto in A minor and has performed at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas and Symphony Hall in Detroit.

Evan Drachman established The Piatigorsky Foundation in 1990 in honor of his grandfather Gregor Piatigorsky. Piatigorsky deeply believed in the healing and inspiration power of classical music. He once said, “Music makes life alive. It is magnificent. And it is for everyone”. Through his sizzling artistry and charismatic personality, Piatigorsky thus enlivened his mission by performing for millions of people around the globe. The Piatigorsky Foundation is committed to carrying on Piatigorsky’s noble aspiration by
evoking cultural curiosity through educational and accessible live performances.

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Spring Show Celebrates 25 Years!

carnevale_jim — Photography by Jim Carnevale

From March 8-10, the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Spring Show will open its doors to celebrate 25 years. Featuring a juried lineup of 200 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the country in a variety of mediums: glass art, jewelry, watercolor, ceramics, wood, photography, oil paintings, mixed media and more, this Albuquerque favorite never ceases to draw huge crowds!

Festival goers enjoy a variety of live music, specialty foods, artists’ demonstrations, and the complimentary Kids’ Creation Station, while artists ring in exceptional sales. In honor of our 25th year, and nearly a decade of ranking in Sunshine Artist’s ‘Top 100 Shows’, we would like to toast to our talented artists, loyal customers, and New Mexico’s fabulous spring weather.

The Festival will be held indoors in the Lujan Exhibit Complex at Expo NM Fairgrounds in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From I-40, exit south on Louisiana Blvd. – turn west on Lomas Blvd. – turn south on San Pedro Blvd. Turn in at Gate 3 or 4 to enter the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds.

Visit their website for savings on Festival admissions and more details!

AT&T Invested Nearly $175 Million In New Mexico From 2009 Through 2012 To Enhance Speeds, Reliability And Performance For Customers

Expanded 4G LTE Coverage, New Cell Sites and Boosted Capacity Drive Improved Customer Experience

AT&T* invested nearly $175 million in its New Mexico wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.**

AT&T has made nearly 325 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in New Mexico during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G LTE mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.

“We know our customers depend on us for fast, reliable mobile Internet connections at home, work and everywhere in between,” said Vicki Martin, AT&T New Mexico vice president and general manager. “Delivering for our New Mexico customers is a top priority and our ongoing investment here is designed to deliver a superior mobile Internet experience, encompassing speed, coverage and reliability.”

AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Albuquerque area in December 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds and improved performance on a variety of mobile smartphones and tablets.

The AT&T 4G LTE network has been nationally recognized for its speed and coverage. AT&T 4G LTE delivered faster average download speeds than any of the competitors in PCWorld’s most recent 13-market speed tests , and telecommunications industry analyst firm Frost and Sullivan awarded AT&T its North American Mobile Network Strategy Award for the second year in a row in 2012.

“Across New Mexico, this robust investment in the AT&T wireless and wireline networks is important to spurring the economy and creating jobs. In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks help create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety and virtually every other economic sector,” said Jerry Fuentes, President, AT&T Arizona and New Mexico.

Planned Investment to Expand Reach of Wireless and Wired Broadband

AT&T recently launched Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment initiative to expand and enhance its wireless and wired IP broadband networks. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to increase the density of its wireless network by deploying more than 10,000 macro sites, more than 1,000 distributed antenna systems, and more than 40,000 small cells. Through this initiative, we also plan to:

Expand 4G LTE to cover more than 300 million people by year-end 2014
Expand the AT&T wired IP broadband network to cover approximately 75 percent of customer locations in our wired service area by year-end 2015
Expand the AT&T fiber network to reach 1 million additional business locations by year-end 2015

For more information about AT&T’s coverage in New Mexico or anywhere in the U.S., consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds not available everywhere. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Compatible device and data plan required. Learn more at att.com/network .

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Mark Your Calendar: NM GOP Welcomes George P. Bush March 23rd

George P. Bush, nephew of former President George W. Bush, will be the keynote speaker at the RPNM’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on March 23rd, according to an announcement by Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman John Billingsley.

The younger Bush is pushing for Republicans to compete for Latino voters, is scheduled to address Republican Party activists in New Mexico. He is the son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and wife, Columba, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Mexico.

Bush recently announced that he planned to run for statewide office in Texas in 2014.

Got Permaculture?

“Permaculture is an ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. It teaches us how to design natural homes and abundant food production systems, regenerate degraded landscapes and ecosystems, develop ethical economies and communities, and much more. As an ecological design system, permaculture focuses on the interconnections between things more than individual parts.” – Permaculture Institut e, Pojoaque NM

Learn more about this unique way of life and how you can make it your own by attending one of the Permaculture Institute’s Courses, Workshops and Farm Tours taking place throughout the year, including the “Sustainable Living, Practical Learning” event held August 2013 in Eastern New Mexico.

Like what you see? Our Ponderosa Views development in New Mexico is ideal for this lifestyle: this is nature at its best.

Winter Storm Checklist

No matter what Punxsutawney Phil said (um… Nemo, anyone?), there might still be a few storms around the corner. Hey, can’t hurt to be prepared, especially if you have to be working outdoors. (Infographic by the National Institute of Fire and Safety Training)

Catron County Happenings

LET’S BUY LOCAL AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Valentine’s Day Flowers and Plants – Datil Do Salon (in Datil, of course) will be selling flowers and plants for Valentines Day – PLEASE ORDER BY FEBRUARY 11th. 772-5355

ESSENTIAL OILS Ann Jenkerson

Rethink your medicine cabinet! Essential oils are natural, safer, more effective and economical. You have heard all the commercials for the latest best drugs that are 1/4 what the medicine does for you and 3/4 the side effects that are worse than the original problem. No side effects with essential oils. Certified Pure Theraputic Grade oils available; can be used (depending on oil) topically, aromatically or ingested. Contact Ann Jenkerson for more information on using essential oils, buying essential oils or building your own essential oil business. 575-772-5156, jenks@gilanet.com or my website-www.doterra.myvoffice.com/datiloils .

Alegre Theapeutics, LLC – Therapeutic Massage in Quemado at the Junction HW 60 & HW 32, Quemado look for the signs! Extended SPECIAL SENIOR DISCOUNT (63 or older) February! 20 % off! Katharina McWhorter, owner and licensed massage therapist Improve your health and live a better life – Pain therapy, stress relief, relaxation, mobility. Gift Certificates available! Hours Monday thru Thursday 10 am – 5 pm by appointment only. Please call 575-773-4141 or 575-418-8333. Make your appointment today and comfort your bones and joints with a warm and healing touch. Alegre Therapeutics, is open. Our gate is closed to protect our small animals – come in anytime!

LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES –

Save gas and time, support local businesses!

DATIL DO A Licensed Hair Salon in Datil, owner Kelsi Walraven. Open Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 9am-5pm 772-5355 Convenient location and unbelievable hair cuts for women and men. Look for the dark red building- on Hwy 12, just north of the Datil School Gym, in the Eagle Guest Ranch RV Park.

VETERINARIAN
Jack Duncan, DVM now lives and works in Datil. Jack has a mobile vet office and is in Reserve 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, 2nd Thursday in Quemado, MONDAY- WEDNESDAY – Office in Datil is open – by appointment. Friday as needed. 575-772-5150 office. bigcountryvet@gmail.com Jack’s office and home are located off Route 12 about 1 mile south of Datil. Please call for appointment. It is so wonderful to have a local vet!

CAT SPAYING & NEUTERING –
Dr. Duncan would like to make the community aware of a program called Cat Spay of Santa Fe. This foundation is providing vouchers for the spay and neuter of cats (Cats only). There are a few restrictions on who will qualify–but most people will qualify. If interested in having a cat fixed just call 505-466-1676. They have a website with all the details: www.zimmer-foundation.org. Big Country Veterinary Service is accepting the vouchers which covers the entire cost of the surgery.

HUNGRY HOUNDS (AND CATS TOO)? A not for profit organization helping low-income dog/cat owners in Catron County and Magdelena who are in need of assistance with: DOG OR CAT FOOD, Pet Medications, Spay/Neuter costs. Call to apply or donate – Karen DeRusha @ 575-418-7634 Email: hungryhoundsnm@gmail.com Website: www.hungryhoundsnm.org or “Like” us on Facebook for information on up coming events.
Donations of your gently used flea market items, dog/cat food, pet medications or cash are greatly appreciated.

Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc- Permanent Residential Facility for Dogs and Cats Adoptions and Limited Intake for Lost & Abandoned Animals Laurie Beauchamp, Pie Town, NM, 575-772-2661.

FOX RAVEN GIFTS – local artists and crafters website – www.foxravengifts.com where every gift is one of a kind!

COMPUTER SERVICES
Serving Northern Catron County – Computer training, setup & repair, Jack will come to you or bring it to him. Call Jack Koerber @ 575-772-5293. 30+ years experience on a wide range of software (inc. MS-Office & various graphic programs) and hardware with 10+ years servicing Datil, Pie Town & Quemado and the rest of northern Catron County.

Magdalena MagTech Computer Service-Magdalena. Computer repair,set-up and instruction from Ted Bending who has over 30 years experience. Call: 575-854-3394. Will service Magdalena and surrounding areas.

Tour & Taste of New World Cuisine

Learn about the Old World heritage of New World wines, foods and chocolate with a very special tour and tasting! First, get a private tour of the Museum of International Folk Art’s exciting new exhibit, “New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate Y Mas” with its curator, Nicolasa Chavez – and then head to the Museum Hill Cafe for a delicious tasting that brings it all to life. Museum Hill Cafe Chef Weldon Fulton will prepare delectable tastings of a variety of New World cuisine, perfectly paired with wines. (Hint: What wine goes best with a chocolate truffle? Taste for yourself!)

Start Time: Wednesday, February 27, 02:00 PM
End Time: Wednesday, February 27, 04:00 PM
Presented by: Museum Hill Cafe & Museum of International Folk Art
Location Name: Museum Hill Cafe
Location Address: 710 Camino Lejo

“New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más” at the Museum of International Folk Art explores the dawn of world cuisine as we know — and consume — it, and how foods around the world developed from mixing the old and the new; how many of the tastiest dishes and desserts came to be associated with New Mexico.

It’s all part of the Santa Fe Restaurant Week: click here to sign up now!