April 2013 - Southwest Properties, Inc.

Campgrounds re-opening at Quemado Lake

Camping is fun, but wouldn’t it be cooler just to drive back to your country cabin in Spring Canyon Ranch? Yeah, we thought so! Here’s the info, though, in case you insist 🙂

The Quemado Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is reopening two campgrounds on May 1, 2013, that were temporarily closed during the winter.

• Piñon Campground located in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area off N.M. State Highway 32 and Forest Road 13. Two group sites located within the Piñon Campground will be open and available for reservations.

• Juniper Campground also located in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area off N.M. State Highway 32 and Forest Road 13.

Recreation users are reminded to dispose of trash properly in appropriate bins and leave the campsite clean for the next forest visitor.

Also, fire dangeris high, so please practice campfire safety:

• Clear all flammable material away from the fire for a minimum of five feet in all directions.

• Make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it out.

• Have a responsible person in attendance at all times.

• Never leave your campfire unattended.

• Avoid making a campfire during the windy part of the day.

• To make sure your campfire is out, drown with water and stir with dirt, making

sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel with your hand to make sure it’s out cold.

• Every campfire will be put DEAD OUT before leaving it.

There will be potable water available at the Cove Lake Access, Juniper Campground, and Piñon Campground. The dump station at Piñon Campground will be available at this time.

For additional information regarding campgrounds or other recreational opportunities on the Gila National Forest, contact the respective Ranger Station or visit the website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila/

Datil Doings: A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS
Datil Do Salon is selling flowers for Mothers Day. Place your order early for a good deal. call 575-772-5355 or 575-772-5205, 575-772-2516

MOTHER’S DAY MASSAGE SPECIAL Want to do something really SPECIAL for the woman, girlfriend, wife, grandma or any other woman of your hear? Give the gift of a wonderful massage. Gift certificate purchased before May 12th are 20 % off and can be used until August 12th 2013. Call me and order your special gift. ALEGRE THERAPEUTICS, LLC in Quemado at junction HW 60 and HW 32. Cell 575-418-8333 Clinic 575- 773- 4141

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UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL

Ongoing YARD SALE in Quemado Daily 9am-6pm at Alegre Therapeutics/Montoya Residence. If the sign is out – we are there. Junction HW 60 and HW 32. Phone 575-773-4141. Household items, clothes, tools, horse stuff, dryer, sport equipment, bicycles, blankets, sheets, treasures, furniture, books, plumbing & electric, and more.

Saturdays 8am -NOON– DATIL FLEA MARKET – In front of the EAGLE GUEST RANCH MOTEL on Hwy 60. There is no charge to set up.

Saturday, April 20th – 1pm Reserve, NM Republican Party of Catron County announces their Biennial Organizational County Convention to be held 1pm at the Catron County Courthouse 100 Main Street, Reserve, New Mexico. The purpose of this convention is to elect new country central committee members, new county officers, and delegates to the Republican State Central Committee. You must be a registered Republican in Catron County to participate. For more information call Anita @ 505-321-1349 or emailcatroncountygop@hotmail.com.

Fri. April 26th – Annual Catron County 4-H Rabies Clinic provided by Arenas Valley Animal Clinic, Clay Allred, DVM.
Listed below are the times at each location. 4-H will also hold a Bake Sale in DATIL during the Rabies Clinic. Support your local 4-H

Horse Springs          HS Bible Church            7:30am-8:15am
Datil                          Fire Station                    8:45am-9:30am
Pie Town                  Fire Station                    10:00am-10:45am
Quemado                 Fire Station                    11:30am-1:00pm
Luna                          Luna Comm. Ctr.           3:30pm-4:30pm

Rabies shots: 1 year 9.00, 3 yr. 24.00 must show proof of previous 1 yr. rabies shot to get the 3 yr.
Dogs DHLP Parvo 16.00
Cats Distemper/Rhinitis 13.00 Parvo 9.00 Leukemia 14.00

Friday April 26th: Sidewalk Sale 9am – 2pm in front of Ella’s Cafe and Frisco Stables, Reserve. Come visit your friends in Reserve, eat at Ella’s and see the new and upgraded Frisco Stables Store! Questions or additional info -call Bill Whalen at 575 – 533 – 6396.

Saturday, April 27th, 9am – 5pm – CRAFT DAY AT THE QUEMADO SENIOR CENTER. Pot luck lunch and/or snacks at noon. There will also be door prizes given away. This is open to the public, and you can spend as little or as much time there as you please. There will be people available to teach specific crafts… or you are invited to bring your own and share with others.

Mon-Tues April 29-30 – GARDENING “SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING DAYS” at the Quemado Senior Center. 9am – NOON both days
This will involve the ground prep and planting of flowers, shrubs, or other plants to beautify the grounds outside the center. We are asking for help of any kind… whether it be plants or supplies, tools, muscle, or your skill or time. We will be working from 9:00 am until 12:00 both days… and then stop for the regular Center lunch at noon. If you can help and are available in any way during one or both mornings, please call the Center to let Paul know.

Saturday, April 27 1:30pm Catron County Historical Society Annual Meeting at the Datil Community Center The meeting will announce the officers and board of directors from the election. ALSO there will be a Silent Auction to raise funds for preserving Catron County History. Some of the items in the past have been books by local authors, jewelry made by local artists, items donated by local businesses, a forged fork, etc. Speaking will be Stephen Zimmer on Will James. Be sure to come out as this meeting is Open to the Public and we would like for you to join. Contact Sally Blum at 575-772-2539 orsallyb44@hughes.net for more information.

MAY

Saturdays – Flea Market in Datil in front of the Eagle Guest Ranch Motel 8am – noon. No charge to set up.

FRIDAY, May 3, 2013 Food Fairs and USDA Foods (formerly known as commodities) – at the following locations:
Datil Elementary School: Sign in 10 am to 11:00
Horse Mountain Fire Department: Sign in 10:30 to 11:30 am
Pie Town Community Center: Sign in 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Quemado Community Center: Sign in 1:00 pm to 2:00pm
Distribution begins approximately ½ hour after sign-in. For further information: 575-773-4853

Saturday, May 4th 2pm – 4pm UNIQUE HANDMADE JEWELRY SALE, Magdalena Cafe, Magdalena. Featuring Shirley Lamar and Ann Bending Door prizes!

Saturday May 4th – FUNDRAISER SPAGETTI DINNER & DANCE –to benefit Fur & Feather Animal Assistance, Inc., Pie Town Community Center. Spagetti Dinner at 5:30 pm Bring your favorite sweet treat for a dessert auction & dance the night away to live country music by local musicians!

Saturday, May 11th – ANNUAL MEETING of the San Augustin Water Coalition (SAWC) 3pm Datil Elementary School, Datil. Speaker A. Blair Dunn – Water Lawyer and an update on the San Augustin Water Project.

Monday, May 13th 6pm – The Democratic Party of Catron County will be having a planning, organizational, and business meeting in Glenwood, NM at theGlenwood Community Center. For further info, call Richard at 575-533-6744 or Cathy at 575-533-6121. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday May 22 Food Fair and USDA Food Distribution in Luna. Sign in is 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Luna Community Center. Everyone is welcome to receive food. If you have not registered with the Catron County Food Pantries, bring a photo ID showing proof of residency in Catron County. Bring your own containers—ice chests are recommended. We always accept donations to help bring the next truck. For Emergency Food Assistance, call 575-773-4853.

JUNE
Saturday June 1st 9am – 1pm COMMUNITY MARKET EXPO Datil School Gym

The community is invited to participate in Datil Community Presbyterian Church’s first ever all-encompassing indoor Expo. Since the Catron Food Pantries is NOT having an auction this year, we conceived of this event to fill that void and also raise much needed funds. If you have a business to promote, or just need to sell some excess stuff around your house, or if you have an organization that you would like to endorse, then this is the event for you. We are selling spaces in the gym for $10 each. We can also accommodate some outside spaces for the same price. You won’t want to miss out. There are a limited number of spaces, so reserve your space now by emailing or calling one of the following:
Anne 575-772-5602 anneschw@gilanet.com
Cyndy 575-772-5832 cccc@gilanet.com
Betty 575-7725776 blschaefer@gilanet.com
Reservations will be taken up to May 15th.
We are also accepting donations of gently used items for the church to sell at this event. We will be advertising locally as well as across the state. This will be a fun, joyous event, bringing together everyone in our area into one location for theday.

FRIDAY June 7 Food Fair and USDA Food Distribution in Datil, Horse Mountain, and Pie Town. Sign in is 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Datil School Gym; sign in is 10:30 am to 11:30 at the Horse Mountain Fire Department; sign in is 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the Pie Town Community Center; sign in is 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Quemado Community Center.

Mon. June 17 – June 21st – 9am-Noon daily COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – SKY! – in DATIL, to be held at the Baptist Church. It’s time forVacation Bible School !! We are in need of both teachers and helpers (Bible Drama, Science projects, Recreation). If you would be interested in helping out, please contact Ann Jenkerson 772-5156. There is also a list of items we need donated – craft and paper supplies and snack items for churches or individuals. Cash donations accepted as well. Mark your calendars for June 17-21, 9 am – Noon, gather up all children you know, and come be a part of the fun and fellowship.

Sunday, June 23rd – 10am – ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DATIL CHRISTIAN COWBOY CHURCH. Guest speaker from Texas – Cory Ross, Pot luck, Fish Fry and BBQ, Bull Run Ranch, Datil

Wednesday June 26 Food Fair and USDA Food Distribution in Luna. Sign in is 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Luna Community Center. Everyone is welcome to receive food. If you have not registered with the Catron County Food Pantries, bring a photo ID showing proof of residency in Catron County. Bring your own containers—ice chests are recommended. We always accept donations to help bring the next truck. For Emergency Food Assistance, call 575-773-4853.

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FOR RENT – 2 bed 2 bath single wide mobile home on ranch with great views off your own deck and more. $475 a month, all utilities included. Handyman work around ranch can go toward rent. Located between Pie Town & Quemado (between mile marker 49 & 50). Contact Dave Pool, home 575-772-2535, cell 505-238-4458. Half Moon Hitch RV Park, Pie Town, NM Dave and Carol Pool halfmoonhitchrvpark.wix.com/home

HORSE FOR SALE – 13 year-old Thoroughbred Bay Gelding For Sale in Apache Creek – asking $750 (potentially a great barrel racer)
“Indy” is very fast – was bred to be a race horse but did not do well racing and was then used as a ‘Pony Horse’ at the track. After that he became a trail-riding horse. He’s had good training and is a very solid healthy horse but has not been ridden since Nov. of last year. He stands about 15-2; has great manners and a great foundation of training. He does best when he has a job to do so an experienced rider would be best. For more information and to see him,contact Bill Whalen at Frisco Stables in Reserve; 533-6123 or home 533-6396.

LET’S BUY LOCAL AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Pie Town Library
(located in the Pie Town Community Center) new hours starting April 4th – Thursday from 1pm – 3pm.

NOTARY SERVICE in DATIL
LORETTA HARGIS is a notary. To reach Loretta – work 575-772-5722 ext 102, home 575-772-5209 Loretta does not charge for notary service.

We Care Services 575-772-5387 or cell 505-379-9266 Barbara Owens, LPN, 35+ years of experience, based in Datil.
Case Management- assisting seniors and families with in-home assessments, information & access to Senior Services, Planning ahead, Sharing the Care Groups, Monitoring Client Status and Coordinating Services. Consultation services for Adult Day Services, Non-Medical homecare, Alzheimer’s and Dementia behaviors, Family Consultation, Court Assessments and Court Visitor.
Trainings/Workshops on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Caregiver stress, Medication Assistance, Adult Day Care & Aging in Place.

AUTOMOTIVE
M&M Autoservice – Quemado HW 60 next to the Largo Cafe Specializing in alignment, tire repair and general auto repair. Marcial Montoya.
Please call for appointment 575-773-4141 we will be there for you!

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Marcial Montoya Lic. General Contractor Specialized in plastering. For more information please call 575-773-4141

THRIFT STORE IN DATIL Hours Update– Now open Tuesday through Saturday 8am-5pm. Closed Sun-Mon. Michelle and Leon would like to thank everyone for the generous donations and community support of the Thrift Store. As you continue your spring cleaning and clearing out, the Thrift Store is a great place to recycle items you don’t need or want any more. They are in need of furniture. Especially tables, chairs, and dressers or chests of drawers.

HAIR SALON
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.

ESSENTIAL OILS Ann Jenkerson 772-5156. 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.

MASSAGE THERAPIST
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) 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!

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 inQuemado, 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.

FUR and FEATHER ANIMAL ASSISTANCE, INC. invites you to help with our EASTER PET FOOD and CAT LITTER DRIVE now through the end of April. We are in need of reasonably good quality dog and cat food and cat litter as our primary donor has put us temporarily on hold. For your convenience we are offering drop off points in Datil Mak/Jack Koerber 772-5293, Quemado, Judy @ 575-773-4379; Pie Town, Carol and Brad @ 575-772-2661; Magdalena, Nancy @ 206-909-2728; Socorro, Casa De Regalos on the Plaza hrs 8-5 Mon-Sat- Ben Zimmerly; Socorro, Deb Pindzia @313-618-0558 603 Miller Ave from 8-8; and Albuquerque, Pat Moses @505-836-3265 Thanks for any help you can provide and please call for an appt to come and see our place and where your money is going. HAPPY EASTER!!! 575-772-2661.

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.

TATTOO ARTIST
Artist Amy Fuentes has been a licensed tattoo artist for 20 years. She works in a clean environment set up in her home in Datil. She has local references. Contact Amy @ 575-517-6840 for more information or to make an appointment.

JetBlue Airways Today Launches the Only Nonstop Service Between New York and Albuquerque, New Mexico

— To celebrate the launch, customers can book sale fares as low as $99 through Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between April 29 and June 26, 2013 (a) —

— Albuquerque is JetBlue’s 77th destination —

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline™, today launched New York’s only nonstop service to the vibrant city of Albuquerque. Dave Barger, JetBlue’s President and CEO, was joined today by Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry during the inaugural flight’s departure ceremony at Kennedy International Airport.

Albuquerque is JetBlue’s first destination in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, and is the 77^th destination served in the airline’s growing route network. To celebrate, today through Wednesday, April 24, 2013 customers can book flights between New York and Albuquerque for as low as $99 one way at www.jetblue.com/new (a). The special fares are available for travel between May 29 and June 26, 2013.

“Today we’re happy to announce that JetBlue now serves Albuquerque International with the only daily nonstop service to the New York Metro Area,” said Dave Barger during the event. “We know that Albuquerque is one of the nation’s top leisure destinations, with a rich offering of outdoor activities, festivals and art. “It’s also important to note that Albuquerque was, until today, the largest market from New York without nonstop air service! When you take all that into consideration, it makes absolute sense for JetBlue to fly here.”

“This is a huge step for Albuquerque that will add to our opportunities for business and leisure travel. New York City is the largest market in the country and we now have non-stop service. This will make us more business, convention and tourist friendly, which is good news for us all,” Mayor Berry said. “JetBlue is a tremendous company and the city looks forward to a long-term partnership and additional growth opportunities with the airline.”

JetBlue’s schedule between New York and Albuquerque:

JFK to ABQ:	ABQ to JFK:
Depart – Arrive	Depart – Arrive
8:25 p.m. – 11:04 p.m.	11:55 p.m. – 5:57 a.m.
– Daily flights operate year round beginning Monday, April 22, 2013 –

Customers traveling between Albuquerque and New York can conveniently connect onwards to dozens of other cities in JetBlue’s route network: Aruba; Bermuda; Boston, Mass.; Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Burlington, Vt.; Charleston, S.C.; Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, Florida; Grand Cayman; Kingston, Jamaica; La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana, Santiago and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic; Nantucket, Mass. (eff. May 16); Nassau, The Bahamas; Portland, Maine; Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Maarten.

JetBlue’s flights from Albuquerque will be operated with its 150-seat Airbus A320 fleet complete with the carrier’s well-known premium offerings, including a first checked bag free (b), assigned leather seating with legroom to spare, and more than 140 channels of complimentary live television and radio on personal seatback screens (c). All flights also include JetBlue’s superior and personable customer service and free and unlimited assortment of name brand snacks and drinks for the ride.

About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline™ with other focus cities in Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles (Long Beach), San Juan and Orlando. Known for its award-winning service and free inflight entertainment as much as its low fares JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) as well as super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 77 cities with 800 daily flights and plans to launch service to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Worcester, Massachusetts in 2013, as well as Medellín, Colombia. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information call 1-800-538-2583 (TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530), or visit www.jetblue.com.

(a) Fare includes government taxes/fees and must be purchased by 4/24/13 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local) for flights between New York, NY (JFK) and Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) on Monday – Thursday and Saturday only between 4/29/13 – 6/26/13. 7-day advance purchase required. Fares is subject to availability; may not be available on all flights; may change without notice; must be purchased at time of reservation; and is one-way, nonstop, nonrefundable and nontransferable. Reservations made one week or more prior to a flight’s scheduled departure may be canceled without penalty up to 24 hours after the reservation is made. First checked bag is free (weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marked or operated by other airlines apply). Fare does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or other fees for products/services sold separately. To view baggage fees and other optional services and fees, click here . $20 fee per person applies to fares (not Award flights) purchased by phone or at an airport or ticket office. Cancellations/changes must be made prior to scheduled departure (otherwise all money for fare is forfeited); $100 change/cancel fee per person will apply, and for changes, there may be a fare adjustment. Cancellations receive JetBlue travel credit, valid for one year. Proper documentation required for boarding. Other restrictions apply .

(b) Weight and size limits apply. Bag fee may apply to itineraries including flights operated or marketed by other airlines.

(c) Live satellite TV and radio programming is not available on flights outside the continental U.S.

Magdalena Planning 2 Prescribed Burns week of April 22, 2013

MAGDALENA, NM –The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands’ Magdalena Ranger District is planning two prescribed burns to benefit wildlife habitat and to prevent the threat of potential wildfire. The burns will begin the week of April 22, 2013 and will continue until completed, depending on weather and vegetation conditions.

The 6,600-acre East Magdalena II burn is located 15 miles southeast of Magdalena, New Mexico and 20 miles southwest of Socorro, NM. The dominate vegetation is ponderosa pine, mix conifer and piñon/juniper with light to moderate grass cover.
The 2,300-acre Gallinas burn is located 13 miles northwest of Magdalena, New Mexico. The dominate vegetation is piñon/juniper with light to moderate grass cover.

Prior to igniting of these two burns, the Magdalena Ranger District will ensure that there is a favorable weather forecast and that the required personnel and equipment are on hand. Fire management crews will monitor the burn for as long as necessary to ensure public safety.

During these prescribed burns, there may be delays when traveling on some of the following forest roads:

For the East Magdalena II burn, there may be some delays on Forest Roads (FR) 235, 235B and 406.
On the Gallinas burn delays may occur on Forest Roads 10, 10D, 10E and 12.

There will be additional fire vehicles patrolling and monitoring the area. Please drive carefully when on these roads, as visibility might be lower due to smoke. Use caution and drive with your headlights on. Smoke will be visible along US Highway 60 for both burns.

For more information contact the Magdalena Ranger District at 575-854-2281 or email cwolfe@fs.fed.us.

Mark Your Calendar: Celebrate Earth Day @ the Aztec Ruins April 20th

The Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration will be April 20, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Aztec Ruins National Monument invites everyone to participate in the annual Earth Day Celebration with presentations, demonstrations, and activities for all ages! The National Park Service is a national leader in environmental stewardship, and Aztec Ruins is an ideal place to discover ways each of us can reduce our impact on the environment. We can learn from the lifestyles of our ancestors and explore new technologies. Park staff partners with other land management agencies, environmental groups, local businesses, and community organization to present activities and interactive displays. Read more…

Yippekiyay! A Roundup of Cowboys Sashays into New Mexico Museums This Month

It’s a cowboy (and horses) round up at the Santa Fe state museums. Three lively exhibitions explore cowboys real and imagined, horses that changed the New Mexico landscape, and dazzling Indian saddle blankets.

When America needed hard workers, the cowboy was there. The job was dirty and difficult, low-paid and lowly regarded. But when an America torn by the Civil War needed a hero to unite its soul, the unassuming cowboy was an unlikely—and ultimately lasting—pick.

AT&T Speeds Things Up In Las Cruces With 4G LTE

Customers to benefit from nation’s fastest 4G LTE network on the latest devices

AT&T* has turned on the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network** in Las Cruces, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:

Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies***. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets.
Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.
More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.

“We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Las Cruces responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, on the best devices,” said Adam Vital, AT&T Vice President and General Manager.

AT&T’s 4G Network

AT&T’s innovation and investment has resulted in the nation’s largest 4G network, covering 288 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld‘s most recent 13-market speed tests.

AT&T’s 4G LTE network delivers speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network’s radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn’t traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.

AT&T’s focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network**** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count against customers’ monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested nearly $98 billion into operations. Since 2008, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. “Investment Heroes.”

*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. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Claim based on a comparison of U.S. national carriers’ average 4G LTE download speeds for Android™ and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. 4G speeds not available everywhere.

*** 4G LTE device and data plan required. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network .

****A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T
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