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More Datil Doings… (Lots of stuff in October!)

Tuesday September 27th The San Augustin Water Coalition invites you to a talk by Dennis Inman, geologist, updating progress on the application to drill 37 wells to transfer 54,000 acre feet of water per year from the San Augustin basin in Catron County to the Rio Grande and points north.

Location – the Datil Community Center

4pm half hour social time, 4:30pm Dennis Inman will discuss Geology & Hydrology of the San Augustin Basin,  drawing on the previous work by Dr. Frank Titus and Daniel Blodgett.  We now have the well logs from the two wells drilled by the Augustin Plains, LLC.  There was a hydrocarbon well drilled by Sun Oil co. a number of years ago.  There are nearly a thousand water wells within the basin and with the number of pending wells there would be much more and Dennis will discuss what that means.  One other topic of discussion will be the uranium deposits in the northern slopes of the Datil Mountains.  The floor will be open to questions.  (From Carol Pittman)

OCTOBER

Sat. October 1st – 2pm-5pm LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING – Featuring Northern Catron County Authors  Michael Fuson, Ann Jenkerson, Thea Marshall and Uncle River – Baldwin Cabin Public Library  They will have their latest books to sell and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to come and support our local talent. BCPL is located on FR 100 just off U.S. 60, 3 miles west of downtown Datil.

Sat. October 8th   4pm  Catron County Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Dinner, Reserve Community Center. Full dinner course is $6.00 in advance/$7.00 at door.   Tickets available from Fire Chiefs in county. Active duty county volunteer firefighters are to contact fire chief for special instructions. This event is open to everyone and all are encouraged to join in this festival celebration.  Call 575-533-6744 for tickets/additional info.

Friday, October 21st, 2 to 4 pm the Baldwin Cabin Public Library Talk by Matt Basham, District Archaeologist for the U.S. Forest Service in Magdalena Ranger District titled ‘Heritage Resources of the Magdalena Ranger District.’ Bring artifacts to show during question session. Refreshments served.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES –

DATIL FEED, located next to the post office carries all your animal needs – feed, hay, & Vet supplies for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, and all other livestock or pets.  Lora says that if they don’t have it, they’ll try to get it for you. Hours of operation TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9am-5pm.
SATURDAY 9am – 1pm.   575-772-5177

If you can help – DACAB, the Datil Area Community Advisory Board, is working hard to bring healthcare to northern Catron County.  They are currently searching for land on which to build a clinic.  DACAB is a 501(c)3 charitable organization registered with the New Mexico Charitable Organization Regristry.  For more information, call Keith Spiller at 575-547-2868, email keith@dacab.org, or see the web site www.dacab.org.  Mail can be sent to DACAB, PO Box 221, Datil, NM 87821

Pie Town Library Hours –  The Summer hours at the Pie Town Library 1-3 pm each Thursday at the Pie Town Community Center.  (From Ruth Hanrahan)

DATIL NOW HAS A 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, Every 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 2 miles South of Hwy 60.  Please call for appointment.
It is so wonderful to have a local vet! Thank you!

Have you heard of HUNGRY HOUNDS (AND CATS TOO)? A Datil group that can help those in need of assistance with:  DOG OR CAT FOOD, Pet Medications, Spay/Neuter costs.  Call to apply or donate – Pat 575-772-5106 or Fran 843-509-4219.  Email:  hungryhounds@aol.com  Donations are greatly appreciated.

Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc- Permanent Residential Facility for Dogs and Cats  Adoptions and Limited Intake for Lost and Abandoned Animals  Laurie Beauchamp, Pie Town, NM, 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. If you have a question-he has the answer!

WWW.FOXRAVENGIFTS.COM is a gallery for local artisans to showcase and/or sell their work.  Every item is one of a kind.  If you are interested in showcasing or selling your work online this is the place for you. There is no charge to the artisan if you have digital photos and descriptions of each item you’d like posted. I can also design a website for you.  Please email Karen DeRusha at foxravengifts@gmail.com or call  575-772-5892 for more information. Christmas is just around the corner – visit www.foxravengifts.com for that one of a kind gift that is sure to please for years to come!

ROUTE 60 RECYCLING – David Brown is accepting RECYCLING on Saturdays at the Datil Flea Market.  He arrives around 9:30am. David’s phone number is 772-5646.

Ride the Centennial Balloon Sweepstakes Giveaway

Imagine that you have a bird’s-eye view of New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes rolling beneath you. Imagine you are part of a serene blue sky, a quiet observer from above.

 

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Now imagine that you are the winner of the “Ride the Centennial Balloon Sweepstakes,” floating among 600 hot-air balloons as a guest of the New Mexico Tourism Department and Rainbow Ryders at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta the largest the most photographed ballooning event on earth.

This year’s celebration, October 1-9, 2011, marks the events 40th Anniversary and to celebrate the New Mexico Tourism Department has teamed up with Scott Appelman of Rainbow Ryders to give the winner of the “Ride the Centennial Balloon Sweepstakes” a balloon ride for two aboard the official New Mexico Centennial Balloon, which makes its inaugural appearance at Balloon Fiesta. The winner will also enjoy free parking and free entry passes for two into Balloon Fiesta Park, located north of Alameda Boulevard, one mile west of I-25.

Please Note: This sweepstakes is valid only for the 2011 International Balloon Fiesta taking place in Albuquerque New Mexico from October 1st through October 9th 2011, the winner must be present to accept and use this prize. The dates available for the ride are Wednesday (October 4), Thursday (October 5) and Sunday (October 9). If you are not available on one of these days, please do not enter the sweepstakes.

Scott Appelman of Rainbow Ryders is a Founding Sponsor of the New Mexico Statehood Centennial celebration 1912-2012 by donating the official New Mexico Centennial hot air balloon, which will be used to identify and promote the Centennial of New Mexico’s statehood over the next two years. Rainbow Ryders is the authorized hot air balloon company for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
5601 Eagle Rock Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
800-725-2477
505-823-1111

http://rainbowryders.com/

Enter the “Ride the Centennial Balloon Sweepstakes Giveaway” today by filling out the short form on this page.

Entry in the “Ride the Centennial Balloon Sweepstakes Giveaway” ends September 23, 2011 at 2:00pm MDT.

Winner will be notified by email.

One entry per household. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter. Employees of NMTD, prize sponsors and their immediate family members are not eligible for entry.

Simply fill out the form below and click “Enter Now”. Just that quickly, you may be on your way to experiencing some of New Mexico’s finest tourist attractions.

Read the official contest rules here

This contest is now open for entries!

World’s Largest Ballooning Event Takes to Skies October 1-9, 2011

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Photo courtesy: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

 

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta celebrates its 40th event with 550 hot air balloons representing 20 countries and honoring the person who started it all in 1972 Sid Cutter, the founder and “Father of Fiesta”.

The 40th event will occur October 1-9, 2011 at Balloon Fiesta Park.  New this year will be the Sandia Resort and Casino $100,000 challenge, the richest active prize in ballooning.  It will test pilots’ skill and provide great visuals as competitors play an airborne version of ring toss, trying to connect with one of ten poles during the competitive flying events.

The mass ascensions will fill Albuquerque’s morning skies with 550 hot air balloons on October 1, 2, 8 and 9.  The 16th America’s Challenge Gas Balloon event, a cross country competition, and the popular Balloon Glows (featuring 200+ hot air balloons in static display flickering their burners at sunset and into dusk) will round out the first weekend’s evening events.

Opening day at Balloon Fiesta Park will also feature both a balloon version and airplane version of the “Missing Man Formation” balloon launch to honor the so-called “Father of Fiesta” Sid Cutter who passed away earlier this year.

The competitive flying starts on Monday of Balloon Fiesta week with pilots aiming to win the richest active prize in hot air ballooning in the Sandia Resort and Casino $100,000 Challenge.  Competitive flying will continue throughout the week, taking a break on Wednesday for the Flight of the Nation’s.  The Flight of the Nations will honor the 20 countries participating in the 40th event, as each flies their nation’s flags from Balloon Fiesta Park.

Flying pigs, a giant butterfly and other unique objects are among the 99 special shape balloons that will take to the skies for their own mass ascension and balloon glows on Thursday and Friday at Balloon Fiesta Park.  Additional Mass Ascensions and a Balloon Glow will be included in the final weekend.

The 2011 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta sponsors include Nikon, the official camera for this year’s event.

For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs visit our website www.balloonfiesta.com and follow us in on Twitter @BalloonFiesta and Facebook.

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to New Mexico Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Las Conchas Wildfire

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest working capital loans available to small businesses economically impacted by the Las Conchas Wildfire that occurred June 26 through August 3, 2011, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills said today.  SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received on September 9 from Governor Susana Martinez.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Los Alamos and Sandoval counties and the neighboring counties of Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, San Juan and Santa Fe.

“The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist New Mexico’s small businesses with federal disaster loans.  We will be swift in our efforts to help these small businesses recover from the financial impacts of this disaster,” said Administrator Mills.

“Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said SBA’s New Mexico District Director John C. Woosley.

“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.  Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Woosley added.

Eligibility is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage.  These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for small businesses and 3 percent for private, nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years, and are restricted to small businesses without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.

Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

The New Mexico Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering free, personalized counseling to help affected business owners in their recovery.  Business owners may contact the SBDC in Los Alamos from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, either by telephone at (505) 661-4803 or by visiting their office at 190 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

For owners of these impacted small businesses, disaster loan information and applications are available from SBA by calling SBA at (800) 6592955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

The filing deadline to return economic injury applications is June 13, 2012 .

For more information, visit SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov . Find property in New Mexico to start your small business.

Mark Your Calendars: Datil Updates

DATIL NOW HAS A 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, Every WEDNESDAY – Office in Datil is open – by appointment.  Friday as needed.  575-772-5150 office, email  bigcountryvet@gmail.com. Jack’s office and home are located off Route 12 about 2 miles South of Hwy 60.  Please call for appointment.
It is so wonderful to have a local vet! Thank you!

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. If you have a question-he has the answer!

If you would like to save gas and support our local businesses see other local business and service listings at the end of the events calendar.

SEPTEMBER

A word on the flea market in Datil – The Flea Market is doing very well and more and more people are coming to sell each week.  Pat Henry plans to have the flea market through September.  There is still time to de-clutter and sell some things.  Big things – furniture and useful items priced right sell quickly.  Each Saturday 8am-?  (Usually 12:30 or 1pm)  In front of the Datil Elementary School.  $3 donation goes to the school.  Come to shop or come to sell or both.  Walk on pavement while you shop and talk to neighbors.

Sat September 10 – 31st Annual Pie Festival – Jackson Park, Pie Town, NM
Pie Baking Contest Entry  9am – enter your pie in the Pie Baking Contest ( at the Fire House)   11am – Judging of the Pies
11:30 am Crowning of Pie Festival Queen

11am Children’s Games begin
1:00pm Pie Eating Contests for kids and adults,
2:00pm Horned Toad Races
3:00pm Raffle Prize Drawing
Live Music in the Afternoon – Auctions of Pies (entered in Pie Contest)  Evening Dance 8:00 pm featuring Doug Figgs and the Cowboy Way.  Food Vendors & Pies for Sale!  Arts & Crafts!
Stop by the Catron County Historical Society table.  Catron County Search & Rescue will be there too selling  Elk Raffle Tickets again this year for their fundraiser.  Tickets are $5 each.  Winner gets cow elk tag, muzzleloader,  food, lodging and meat processing included.
8pm Evening Dance featuring Doug Figgs and the Cowboy Way     Food Vendors and pies for saleplus Arts & Crafts vendors – All Day!
Contacts for Pie Festival   festivalinfo@pietowncouncil.com

Sat. Sept. 10th-House wares sale put on by Friends for Animals, Magdalena. Located on hwy 60 on the corner of Main and 60. Pots, pans, dishes, linens, towels, misc., small appliances and some small furniture. 9-1pm.

Friday Sept 16th at 6 p.m. at the Quemado Senior Center there will be a meeting of the Catron County Historical Society. We will be very honored to have as our guest, Karl Laumbach, renowned Archaeologist, Author, and listed with Dona Ana Historical Society hall of fame, who will be sharing with us insights gained on the Albert Jennings Fountain murder mystery and the Spider Web Trail.   On February 1, 1896 Albert Jennings Fountain, a prominent attorney and politician, and his 8-year old son Henry were run off the road between White Sands and Las Cruces and presumably murdered. The bodies have never been found and the case remains New Mexico’s premier murder mystery. Mr. Laumbach sets the stage and will share insights gained after 26 years of tracking a very cold case.

September 16, 17,18-Annual cowboy shoot -3 miles west of Magdalena at mile marker 109. Watch for signs.  New this year will be a country/western bazaar with a lot of vendors selling quite a variety of items-all locally made. Starts at 9:00am each day.

Sat. September 17th  9am-2pm – Preparedness Fair – LDS Stake Center, Eager, AZ
From Datil, go to Springerville on Hwy 60, turn left at McDonalds and go about 1 mile.  The LDS Stake Center is on the left, can’t miss it, big parking lot  -which will be full.  Jonille 575-772-5603

OCTOBER

Sat. October 1st – 2pm-5pm LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING – Featuring Northern Catron County Authors  Michael Fuson, Ann Jenkerson, Thea Marshall and Uncle River – Baldwin Cabin Public Library  They will have their latest books to sell and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to come and support our local talent. BCPL is located on FR 100 just off U.S. 60, 3 miles west of downtown Datil.

Sat. October 8th   4pm Catron County Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Dinner, Reserve Community Center. Full dinner course is $6.00 in advance/$7.00 at door.   Tickets available from Fire Chiefs in county. Active duty county volunteer firefighters are to contact fire chief for special instructions. This event is open to everyone and all are encouraged to join in this festival celebration.  Call 575-533-6744 for tickets/additional info.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES

DATIL FEED, located next to the post office carries all your animal needs – feed, hay, & Vet supplies for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, and all other livestock or pets.  Lora says that if they don’t have it, they’ll try to get it for you. Hours of operation TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9am-5pm.
SATURDAY 9am – 1pm.   575-772-5177

If you can help – DACAB, the Datil Area Community Advisory Board, is working hard to bring healthcare to northern Catron County.  They are currently searching for land on which to build a clinic.  DACAB is a 501(c)3 charitable organization registered with the New Mexico Charitable Organization Regristry.  For more information, call Keith Spiller at 575-547-2868, email keith@dacab.org, or see the web site www.dacab.org.  Mail can be sent to DACAB, PO Box 221, Datil, NM 87821

Pie Town Library Hours –  The Summer hours at the Pie Town Library 1-3 pm each Thursday at the Pie Town Community Center.  (From Ruth Hanrahan)

WWW.FOXRAVENGIFTS.COM  is a gallery for local artisans to showcase and/or sell their work.  Every item is one of a kind.  If you are interested in showcasing or selling your work online this is the place for you. There is no charge to the artisan if you have digital photos and descriptions of each item you’d like posted. I can also design a website for you.  Please email Karen DeRusha at foxravengifts@gmail.com or call  575-772-5892 for more information. Christmas is just around the corner – visit www.foxravengifts.com for that one of a kind gift that is sure to please for years to come!

Have you heard of HUNGRY HOUNDS (AND CATS TOO)?  A Datil group that can help those in need of assistance with:  DOG OR CAT FOOD, Pet Medications, Spay/Neuter costs.  Call to apply or donate – Pat 575-772-5106 or Fran 843-509-4219.  Email:  hungryhounds@aol.com  Donations are greatly appreciated.

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

ROUTE 60 RECYCLING – David Brown is accepting RECYCLING on Saturdays at the Datil Flea Market.  He arrives around 9:30am. David’s phone number is 772-5646.

‘World’s Largest Navajo Taco’ Featured Performer at Gallup’s ‘Wild West Day/Catch the Kid’ Celebration

You don’t just crank out the World’s Largest Navajo Taco – and we’re talking Guinness Book of World Records large – in the family kitchen during halftime. That’s like expecting Billy the Kid to escape from the Lincoln County Jail in broad daylight. Oops – bad comparison.

Still, making the World’s Largest Navajo Taco is going to take some rehearsal – and that is exactly what the good folks in Gallup did last week in preparation for “Wild West Day” September 10, 2011 – the latest installment in the New Mexico Tourism Department’s “Catch the Kid” summer travel promotion scavenger hunt.

Don’t take our word for it; visit www.youtube.com/nmtode. Seeing is believing.

Building of the BIG Navajo Taco is set for September 10th in Gallup, beginning at 10 am at the downtown Courthouse Square. Following press photos and the international acclaim that is sure to follow, visitors can partake of the short-lived masterpiece free of charge. That’s right, there IS such a thing as a free lunch.

Sponsors of this once-in-a-lifetime event are Virgie’s Restaurant, Jerry’s Café, Coal Street Pub, Don Diego’s Restaurant, Sammy C’s Rocking Sports Pub and Grill, Taco Bell, Badlands Grill, Anthony’s Taste of the Southwest, Bueno Chili, New Mexico Sysco and Coca-Cola.

The World’s Largest Navajo Taco aside, Gallup may not be the “Seven Cities of Gold” that Coronado was hoping to find, but it is the epicenter of Native American history, art, culture and tradition; the Adventure Capital of New Mexico; and a great place to spend a Saturday.

When Route 66 came through town in 1926, numerous motels and service business joined the dozens of Indian Trading Posts that sprouted up displaying Native American arts and crafts to the many travelers along the Mother Road. Many of these vintage trading posts can be seen today, along with galleries, gift shops, old motels, and restaurants along historic Route 66 in Gallup.

In 1937, a Gallup icon was born when the El Rancho Hotel was built by the brother of the movie magnate, D.W. Griffith. The hotel quickly became the temporary home for many Hollywood stars as well as a stopping point for tourists driving on old Route 66.  Now it hosts one of the clues you might just need if you hope to “Catch the Kid.”

While the creation and ingestion of the World’s Largest Navajo Taco forms the obvious centerpiece to the community-wide events that make up Gallup’s “Wild West Day” September 10th schedule, it is not the lone attraction.

The day begins with a Family Trail Ride, 7-9 a.m., from the Gamerco Trail Head on the High Desert Trail, sponsored by Adventure Gallup & Beyond; and the Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension from the Fox Run Golf Course at 7:30 a.m., sponsored by Red Rock Balloon Rally.

Bring your own shotgun and shells and create some noise in the Wild West Trap Shoot at the Gallup Shooting Range, 9-11 a.m., sponsored by the Gallup Shooters Club. The cost is $4 per round for targets or clay birds.

From 9 a.m.-noon, Kokopelli Adventures is sponsoring Rock & Ropes Community Rock Climbing at the Gallup Rock Climbing Area.

The Historic El Morro Theater will feature Billy the Kid movies from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., free of charge, sponsored by the City of Gallup and El Morro Theater.

Following the vanishing of the World’s Largest Navajo Taco from the Courthouse Square, Indian Dancers will entertain 2-3 p.m., sponsored by Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial; and the Gunslinger Blues Guitar Contest, sponsored by De Chaves Music and featuring Levi & The Plateros, begins at 4 p.m.

The Sunset Pyramid Hike is 6:30-8:30 p.m. along Pyramid Trail at Red Rock Park, sponsored by Adventure Gallup & Beyond (bring your own flashlight and water); and the day’s activities conclude downtown with the Wild West Arts Crawl & Shoot Out, 7-9 p.m., featuring a shootout on Coal Street between Second and Third.

This event involves a host of Gallup merchants, including Makeshift Gallery, ART 123, Cheapo Depot, Vintage Books, Gallup Service Mart, Outsider Gallery, Beeman Jewelry & Design, Downtown Coffee Shop, Crashing Thunder Studio, Bill Malone, Maria’s Uniform Station, Gallup Vision Source, Persinger Industries, Jet-Site Optical, Indian Touch of Gallup, Native American Traders, Zuni Traders, Denny Pino’s, Silver Dust Trading, Apache Trading, Silver House Trading Co., Indian Gallery, Trade-N-Post and more.

“Wild West Day” is hosted by the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Visit www.thegallupchamber.com

Northwest New Mexico is also home of Sky City on Acoma Pueblo, the oldest continuously inhabited community in the U.S; Chaco Canyon – for 500 years the center of a culture that united a vast area of the Southwest; Bluewater Lake State Park; and Grants, surrounded by the Bandera Ice Caves, El Malpais National Monument, El Morro National Monument and the New Mexico Mining Museum

Salsa Fest Starts New Mexico Centennial Celebrations Off With A Kick

 

Things will be heating up as the New Mexico Centennial kicks off with SalsaFest at the Las Cruces downtown mall on Aug. 27-28. It all begins on Saturday, Aug. 27, with the SalsaFest! Eve Gala on Main Street with fine local cuisine, drinks, music, dancing under the stars and New Mexico Centennial Balloon glow from 6-9 p.m. The fun continues Sunday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at La Placita and Main Street with salsa tasting, music, Zumba & Salsa dancing, food &craft vendors, storytelling and more! Local salsa chefs, both professional and amateur, will vie for top prizes as they create an array of delicious, fresh salsas. As the official statewide kickoff for the 2012 Centennial celebration, SalsaFest! is being promoted around New Mexico and the Southwestern region, so that new markets will become aware of exciting events occurring in Southern New Mexico. This year’s expanded SalsaFest! will stretch along four blocks of Main Street and La Placita, allowing for easy access to salsa tasting booths as well as food and craft vendors. With two music & dance stages, there will be ample room for all enthusiasts to try some Salsa and Zumba dancing. This is the perfect event for fans of great, fresh New Mexican cuisine. Easy access for tour buses is available close to Main Street. For more information, or for salsa chef applications, food vendor information and sponsorship pacakages, contact the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership at 575-525-1955, and via email: downtown@dlcp.org.

Hubbard Museum awarded federal grant

 

Officials of the Hubbard Museum of the American West announced they are the recipient of a federal grant in the amount of $79,355 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services/Museums of America 2011 grant program.

Funds from the grant are to be used to upgrade all of the technology in the Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center which opened at the Museum in the Fall of 2009. The newer technology will enhance the Center’s ability to connect to a variety of Smithsonian Institution museums in real-time, as well as other museums around the world who share similar technology.

“We are very pleased and a little surprised to receive the award,” commented Jim Kofakis, director of the Museum, “We received a call from the New Mexico office of United States Sen. Jeff Bingaman giving us a heads up that we would be receiving official notification on July 29th. With all that is going on in Washington, it is truly an honor to receive the grant award.”

The Hubbard Museum was one of three museums in New Mexico to receive funding through the 2011 phase of the Museum’s of American grant block administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Los Alamos Historical Society and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture were also awarded funding. Nationwide, 160 museums received project funding.

The Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center was officially opened in October of 2009 with the financial assistance of Mr. & Mrs. Cope, the R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation

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and many donations from museum members and patrons. The center provides multi-faceted functionality including real-time live video connections to most of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums and many other high-tech options. The equipment in the Cope Learning Center is being completely updated to the most current technology available and will additionally allow the Museum to broadcast tours and educational programming to people all over the world.The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Museum is $6 for adults, and reduced admission is available for senior citizens, military personnel, and youth. Visit our web page at www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575.378.4142 for information.

Catron County Updates

PLEASE NOTE: DACAB, the Datil Area Community Advisory Board, is working hard to bring healthcare to northern Catron County.  They are currently searching for land on which to build a clinic.  DACAB is a 501(c)3 charitable organization registered with the New Mexico Charitable Organization Regristry.

For more information, call Keith Spiller at 575-547-2868, email keith@dacab.org, or see the web site www.dacab.org.  Mail can be sent to DACAB, PO Box 221, Datil,
NM 87821

Pie Town Library Hours – The Summer hours at the Pie Town Library 1-3 pm each Thursday at the Pie Town Community Center.  (From Ruth Hanrahan)

AUGUST

Saturday,August 27th, 3 p.m. at the Pie Town Community center: The Meeting of the Catron County Historical Society will be held featuring Guest speaker, CCHS Member and Author Dixie Boyle who will talking about her book “ Highway 60 and the Belen Cutoff”. This should be a very interesting talk including the history of Hwy 60 and the towns along that route including some that no longer exist. Ms. Boyle will also share stories from her book about such caricatures as Eleanor Williams, a champion bronc  rider and truck driver, who settled near Quemado; Maude Medders who was captured by Poncho Villa and later married and settled near Mountainaire; and Harmon Craig, who is responsible for giving Pie Town it’s name. Please Join us!

SEPTEMBER

Friday September 2nd – please note  times for Catron Food Pantries Food Fair and Commodities – Datil, Horse Mountain ,Luna, Pie Town and Quemado. All recipients must sign in during the following times: Every First Friday of the month Datil 9:30 to 11:00,Horse Mt 10:30 to 12:00, Pie town 12:30 to 2:00,Quemado 1:00 to 2:30.
Every Fourth Wednesday at Luna 12:30 to 2:00.  All households must be recertified for income/ residence eligibility requirements as of July 1,2011.

Saturda  September 3rd 10 am-4:oo pm Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc.  OPEN HOUSE  Normally it is necessary to have an appointment to come see the facility and/or  adopt but on the third we will be open for company.  Please come see all the improvements and how happy all the animals are.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES –
If you have a local business or service you would like me to list – please send me the details.  Keep those accurate events coming my way, I will get them out! (Ann Fillion booklady@gilanet.com).
We now have our own feed store in Datil! DATIL FEED, located next to the post office carries all your animal needs – feed, hay, & Vet supplies for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, and all other livestock or pets.  Lora says that if they don’t have it, they’ll try to get it for you.   Hours of operation TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 9am-5pm.   575-772-5177
Debbie Smith, who did the awesome herb and essential oils talks here in Datil,  has the following summer special available:
Starlight Essentials is offering a 25% off sale on all of our cosmetic face & body oils. Stay hydrated and moisturized during this dry spell! Each 4oz bottle of oil is now priced at $7.50 and you have a wide selection to choose from. Contact Debbie at 575 -772-5240, or at starlightessentials@gilanet.com

Catron County Job Posting –
I am looking for someone to stay at my Pie Town RV park and to run it for me. I live just 3 miles off hwy 60. I have full hookups, electricity, and septic. Must be the right person. Please email: pietowngirl@gmail.comor call 575-418-7616.

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

Have you heard of HUNGRY HOUNDS (AND CATS TOO)? A Datil group that can help those in need of assistance with:  DOG OR CAT FOOD, Pet Medications, Spay/Neuter costs.  Call to apply – Pat 575-772-5106 or Fran 843-509-4219.  Email:  hungryhounds@aol.com  Donations are greatly appreciated.

ROUTE 60 RECYCLING – David Brown is accepting RECYCLING on Saturdays at the Datil Flea Market.  He arrives around 9:30am. David’s phone number is 772-5646.

Land buy opportunities in Quemado.