Author: lydia

The Film Festival runs from June 29 to July 2, 2011 and will showcase the latest and greatest Sci-Fi films with movies under the stars, filmmakers forums and luncheon, a Red Carpet Gala,  parties, and showings of new independent Sci-Fi films.

The Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival is the only filmmaking festival of its kind dedicated to bringing artist’s visions from “script to screen” in one week and captures the essence of filmmaking, highlighting cutting-edge digital media, which is revolutionizing the film industry. The RISF provides a venue for independent SCIFI/FANTASY filmmakers to get their films made and was spearheaded by Alan Trever.  Trever has been actively involved in photography, advertising, film and television in New Mexico for over ten years and established a film program in Roswell that serves as a training ground for future members of IATSE.

Trever has worked in various capacities to a number of companies, such as Lion’s Gate™, Paramount, ABC Family, Discovery Channel and NBC and produced numerous projects for various companies such as ESPN, Discovery, the State of New Mexico and the History Channel.  He has also produced several independent features filmed in Southern New Mexico, such as Ilegales, Last Stop (starring Mena Suvari and Brian Austin Green) and Coyote County Loser, which won “Best Comedy” at the Telluride Film Festival. Currently, he is involved in producing a new film called, Roswell FM, which is scheduled to shoot in Roswell this summer.

Roswell Mayor Del Jurney stated, “Roswell is enthusiastic about developing our film industry and network; and we congratulate the Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival for creating this mechanism to celebrate our local media arts, students and professionals”.

To add to the allure of the event, the Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival is pleased to announce its partnership with Famous Monsters of Filmland and creator, Philip Kim.  Famous Monsters of Filmland is the most well-known magazine devoted to fan-oriented coverage of horror, fantasy and science fiction and features a range from previews of upcoming films, to respectful looks back at film history, interviews with the principal personalities in genre, and in-depth behind-the-scenes discussions of specialized aspects of film production, including visual and makeup effects. FAMOUS MONSTERS is recognized throughout fandom for its friendly, light-hearted and enthusiastic approach.

The following is a summary of the exciting events being held during the Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival:

**For more information, visit www.FilmRoswell.com .  You can also follow the festival on Facebook (Amazing Roswell UFO Festival).

They don’t come any better than this: Anastasia Alfaro, a 6-year-old girl from Albuquerque, recently caught a 40.5 inch, 17.5 lb Tiger Muskie with a little princess rod, 6 lb test with no steel wire leader.

Say what?

Apparently, she caught a trout first, then the muskie decided to munch on an easy meal, keeping hold of it until til was too late. Anastasia’s grandfather helped her pull it out some 10 feet from the shore.

We don’t have a pic of the happy girl and her giant fish, but here’s a snapshot of what one of those Tiger Muskies looks like:

Head out to Quemado Lake (just minutes from Spring Canyon Ranch) and throw out a few lines of your own—you might get lucky. While you’re there, sample a steak dinner at Snuffy’s (where you can stock up on anything and everything you might possibly need; it’s also your boat rental headquarters).

We tooled around the net and found a local outfit that can give you more info on the New Mexico Tiger Muskie Catch and Release program. They have scheduled events, fundraisers etc. Check ’em out out at http://www.newmexicomuskiesinc.org/

July

*07/12/11: Fuddruckers/NMMI fundraiser all day! Board Meeting at Fuddruckers on 4855 Pan American West Fwy NE, Albuquerque at 6:00PM. 15-20% of total sales “referred” by New Mexico Muskies Inc will go back to the Chapter. This is an ALL DAY fundraiser, you can go in several times that day and as long as you mention New Mexico Muskies Inc at the register every visit, the purchase will go towards our grand total. So make copies of the flyer, encourage friends, family, and co-workers to eat at Fuddruckers on July 12^th but DON’T FORGET to mention New Mexico Muskies Inc. As always, Members and general public are welcome to attend our Board Meeting that night at 6:00PM. NMMI/Fuddruckers Flyer

*07/23-24/11: Camping trip at Quemado Lake/Pick 3 Outing.  This year the 2^nd Annual Pick 3 Outing will be operated with a very similar format as last year. The prize will be different though-The winning team will receive one of the 40” stained muskie carving with their names engraved on a tab with the year of their win. The winning team will get to keep the trophy for that year with the bragging rights that come along with “2011 Pick 3 Champions”! The following year the trophy must be passed down to the new Pick 3 Champions… that is of course, IF you aren’t successful defending your title! More details to be announced. See 2010 Pick 3 Rules and Regulations to get an idea how the event will be operated. Members only outing!

 

Source: Ruidoso News

by Adriana M. Chávez El Paso Times

Nature at its worst can sometimes bring out Nature at its best. The fiery fury that has overtaken thousands of acres of wilderness in Arizona has brought about some amazing sunsets, courtesy of the soot and smoke. Hitching Post Land Company’s Kelly Gatlin—a very talented photographer as well as one of our Ranch Representatives—took this shot of a recent sunset.

Our thanks go out to the fearless firefighters who are battling the blaze and to everyone who is lending their support in these difficult times…

 

Photo courtesy of Kelly Gatlin, La Luz Photography.

Dear friends: Many folks in Arizona and New Mexico have been affected by the massive Wallow Fire. There have been many helping hands and every single one is deeply appreciated. Please read below an email received by one of our sales staff regarding an opportunity to lend a hand, provided by the Catron Food Pantries (click here to “like” them on Facebook). Thank you and God bless!

The folks at Hitching Post Land Co. + Southwest Properties

 

From: Anne Schwebke
Subject: Catron Food Pantries will help feed Wallow Fire needy

Dear Friends, I have spent a lot of time on the phone today (written on Saturday), and wanted everyone to know that our food pantries will be helping feed those who are in need of food due to the Wallow Fire.  Kate Fletcher, wife of deputy sheriff Scott Fletcher has been feeding displaced people for a week and a half now, and the end is not in sight (she is also housing evacuees and over 60 displaced animals!).  Red Cross may come in and make meals, if the fire crosses the state line (Kate heard that it has crossed the state line, as of an hour ago Saturday night about 9PM).  However, there are lots of people camping, scattered over a wide area, many with pets and animals, and many will choose not to go to the Red Cross (if and when they come).

So on Monday we are having a truck from Roadrunner to go to Cruzville, to the deputy sheriff’s place, and we will pass out food and supplies.  One item needed, that Roadrunner can’t provide is CAN OPENERS—do you have any extras you can donate?

The entire forest is now closed, and law enforcement is posted at all the roads to keep people from trying to gawk at the fire.  The National Guard is present, but they are not being fed either, until a state of emergency is declared (how ridiculous!).  The firefighters are fine, and eating well, I’m told.  And the Air Force is coming, I believe.

Kate and her crew will make flyers, contact the radio station, the Glenwood Gazette website, and try, in the next 24 hours, to get word out that we are coming.  At least they can stop making burritos for a day! J.

Just wanted to fill everyone in on what I know—and please keep all these people in their prayers—some are sleeping in their cars, and those camping in the forest have had to move, due to the closure.  (Some are doing laundry in the lakes and streams!)

So spread the word, anyone needing food due to the Wallow fire, we will be at the Landrum’s on Monday afternoon!  Thanks! love to all! Anne

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.,  — Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) today announced it has brought its groundbreaking SOCRxATES® community pharmacy program to State of New Mexico employees and their dependents. SOCRxATES is a care improvement program that enables community pharmacists to identify and assist patients with chronic medical conditions and gaps in care, such as medication non-adherence.  Medco launched its first SOCRxATES demonstration project in Illinois in December 2009.

Medco is collaborating with the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, New Mexico Pharmacists Association and the State of New Mexico General Services Department, Risk Management Division, New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority, New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority and Albuquerque Public Schools on the program.

“The SOCRxATES program addresses several vital aspects of real healthcare reform.  It transforms traditional competitors into collaborators; creates a partnership across private business, public employers and local colleges of pharmacy; and leverages advanced pharmacy technology to efficiently identify and effectively close gaps in care for patients who are suffering chronic and complex conditions – patients who account for 96 percent of all drug costs and 75 percent of all medical spending,” said Dr. Glen Stettin, Medco’s chief medical officer.  “We’re receiving positive feedback in Illinois, and we are excited to work with our partners to bring this innovative program to New Mexico.”

Medco research revealed more than 1,800 state employees, retirees, and their dependents with chronic or complex conditions may not be taking all the medicines they need to stay healthy or following their doctor’s instructions. Medicines that aren’t taken can’t be effective — placing employees’ health at risk, and unnecessarily burdening taxpayers with higher medical costs.

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, an estimated one-third to one-half of all patients in the U.S. do not take their medications as prescribed by their doctors; for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and pulmonary conditions, non-adherence to essential medications is approximately 50 percent.  Non-adherence has been shown to result in $100 billion each year in excess hospitalizations alone.

Medco and the University of New Mexico trained approximately 40 community pharmacists to participate in SOCRxATES and learn the most effective means to identify and address underlying patient barriers to close these gaps in care.

New Mexico’s SOCRxATES program is providing gaps-in-care alerts in six therapeutic categories —   cardiovascular, diabetes, pulmonary, immunology, women’s health and neuroscience.  One example of an alert: a patient at high risk for a heart attack is not taking cholesterol medication as often as prescribed by his or her physician.  Medco has enhanced the program since the Illinois demonstration project, with the addition of two more therapeutic categories and eight more gap-in-care alerts.

Medco analyzes prescription drug records daily to identify patients with potential adherence and omission of care gaps.  Since March of 2011, the company has been transmitting electronic alerts to the trained SOCRxATES pharmacists when potential adherence gaps or omissions are identified.  The SOCRxATES pharmacists can then contact the patient to discuss the alert and an action plan to close the gap in care.

The SOCRxATES pharmacists document the intervention result and action plan they create in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and/or physician.  Pharmacies are compensated for their participation in the program for each gap in care addressed through counseling.

“This initiative recognizes the value provided by community pharmacists and creates an opportunity to set a new standard for high-quality, personalized patient care, while helping our valued community pharmacies remain competitive in the marketplace.  It’s a win for all involved,” said Dale Tinker, Executive Director of the NM Pharmacists Association.

Continued Stettin:  “Medco’s aim is improving care for its members with chronic medical conditions whether they use the Medco Pharmacy or a partnering community pharmacy.  The SOCRxATES pharmacists have an important role, and we are proud to support them with the information and technology they need to help these patients.”

About Medco

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) is pioneering the world’s most advanced pharmacy® and its clinical research and innovations are part of Medco making medicine smarter™ for more than 65 million members.

With more than 24,000 employees worldwide dedicated to improving patient health and reducing costs for a wide range of public and private sector clients, and 2010 revenue of $66 billion, Medco ranks 34th on the 2011 Fortune 500 list and is named among the world’s most innovative, most admired and most trustworthy companies.

For more information, go to http://www.medcohealth.com.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those mentioned in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Land swaps, purchases pave way for new bridge

(RuidosoNews.com)

Monday, July 4 – Quemado Independence Day Celebration.  Parade 11 a.m.
Stay for the BBQ after parade, the bake sale, and the vendors at the flea market.  More info at
http://www.catroncounty.net/quemado/july4.htm.

NO fireworks this year due to new state & federal regulations.

Volunteers needed to help with these events!

Info: 575 773-4775 (J&Y Auto) or july4@catroncounty.net

Hey Green Chile Cheeseburger lovers! In case you hadn’t checked back, the New Mexico Tourism office’s 2011 Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail Map is up and running! Tool around New Mexico this summer in search of your favorite oh-so-worth-it diet-buster platter and don’t forget your TUMs!

Click here for a 2011 Interactive Map and Burger Roll Call.

Happy hunting!

Whatcha’ doin’ this summer? C’mon over to Pie Town or Quemado – there’s always a little something-something goin’ on… Plus… there’s always PIE! 🙂

Fri. June 3rd –  Food Fair and Commodities for June – check time and location for your area – Datil sign in before 11:00 at the Datil School Gym ,Horse Mountain Fire  Dept sign in before 12:00, Pie Town Community Center sign in before 2:00 and Quemado Community Center sign in before 3:00.

Sat. June 4 – Datil Community Food Pantry Annual Auction –Preview at 8AM and Auction at 10 AM. This is the third annual auction for the food pantry  and will be back at the original location – in the Datil Elementary Gym just south of Hwy 60 on Hwy 12. Sponsored by and to benefit the Catron Food Pantries..

The items are pouring in:  Antiques, Remington Bronze Buffalo Signal; Travel trailer with Refrigerator and Stove; Exercise machine;  Garden Tractor, furniture and MUCH MORE  Forms of payment – Cash or check. NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Contact Nancy 772-5095 nwettach@wildblue.net or 575-772-5095

Fri. June 10th…5:30pm….Reserve Community Center….Emergency Prepardness/Food Storage Seminar by Jonille Shepherd. Valuable information on preparing emergency info/packets and useful information on different types of food storage capabilities. Everyone welcome and free to the public.

**Saturday, June 18^th 4pm at the Quemado Community Center– The Meeting of the Catron County Historical Society will have as guest speaker Peggy Gerow, Phd., who is a Project Administrator and Historian with the University of New Mexico. She will be giving a power point presentation on the Fence Lake Mine project and surrounding homesteads in the area.

Week of June 20-24 –  Datil Community Vacation Bible School. This is an annual community bible school and is open to all children, even visiting children!  For information please contact Ann Jenkerson 772-5156.