lydia, Author at Southwest Properties, Inc.

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!

Preppers Checklist: Finding the Perfect Survival Retreat in 7 Easy Steps

Survivalist Blogger Marjory Wildcraft Shows How to Be Safe When Doomsday Hits

What could be worse than having the economy collapse?

Answer: Being in location that you thought was safe and sustainable, but wasn’t really either.

“I’ve seen estimates that more than 4 million American families are now beginning to prepare for a major disaster,” said Marjory Wildcraft, a survivalist expert and author of the new book, “7 Shortcuts to Finding the Perfect Survival Retreat” (http://relocationshortcuts.com/).

“Finding that perfect survival retreat, farm, or homestead can be a very challenging adventure. You are trying to find a place that is safe. One that has good soil, water, and the natural resources that will provide you with the things you need once your supplies run out. You want an area with like-minded people. And you want a place that is enjoyable to live, where your family will want to be, even if hard times weren’t coming,” said Wildcraft who writes a survivalist blog at: www.GrowYourOwnGroceries.com

“Let’s face it, most of us have reluctant spouses or children that just don’t get it. You want to accommodate their needs and yet prepare for the journey ahead,” said Wildcraft who has been interviewed numerous times on national television shows about the prepper movement.

“What also complicates this decision is you probably don’t know that much about gardening, hunting, or home defense. What trees make the best firewood? What plants are a natural alternative to antibiotics? What predators will be trying to eat your chickens and how do you protect them?” said Wildcraft, a former money manager who accurately predicted the collapse of the real estate market.

“To top it all off, you are under the pressure of the ticking time-bomb clock. We just don’t know how long this house of cards will stay up. It has defied gravity for many years now, but we all know the merry go round is going to stop someday – and probably soon. When it goes down, it will crash hard. There will be a lot of misery among the unprepared. You probably won’t get a second chance to relocate again. So you have to get this decision right,” she said.

This report is full of tips, tricks and tactics that she’s learned from her own journey and from helping many people as a professional relocation consultant.

To get the full report go to http://relocationshortcuts.com/

The report includes:

The top 9 regions known for self-reliance, and why they are chosen by most preppers
How something as trivial as a wiener dog race can help you find the perfect town for your family and why
The big compromise: how you and your spouse can have it all and sacrifice nothing no matter how different your views for your preparations are
Three simple steps to finding your perfect retreat
The four biggest threats that must influence your decision on where to relocate
The best to resources for finding the best region for your family
How to teach your children about your survival safe haven without scaring them
How to identify major threats in any area, and factor that into your plan
How close is too close, and what direction should you locate when a nuclear plant is present
The best climate to relocate to
The biggest mistake you can make when first thinking about your retreat
How far from town should you relocate to
How to plan for living beyond your stockpile

The report comes with a bonus report called, “How Much Land Do You Need To Be Food Self-Reliant?”

“Of course whenever you go out to buy land, everybody always wants more. That’s natural. This report will give you a realistic idea of how much you really need,” she said. “If you are serious about getting your family to a safe place, and starting this amazing adventure, then you need to read these reports.”

Wildcraft has been a leader in the preparedness industry for the last decade.

“My primary expertise is in survival food and determining the viability of an area for providing food, shelter, water, medicine, defense, and other needs for a sustainable life,” said Wildcraft who produced a video called “Grow Your Own Groceries” that has almost a quarter million copies being used all over the world by homesteaders, permaculturists, universities, and missionary organizations.

Ready to retire in 2013?

Ready to leave the rat race behind and upgrade your quality of life at an affordable price?

Once upon a time, our current landowners were right where you are…

…except now they’ve exchanged gridlock and rooftops for elk crossings and wide open skies.

If you’re ready for a lifestyle change or want to trade up, give us a call at 888-812-5830 or visit www.swproperties.com. We’re sure to have home sites* with the amenities you desire at a great price.

Think you might not be able to afford it?

Think again: we have guaranteed financing at a low rate and work with you to make your retirement dreams come true.

Here’s to retiring in style and having a truly happy 2013!

Sincerely,

The Team at Southwest Properties and Hitching Post Land Co.

Don’t Wait – Act Now!

*We offer two distinct ranches that are ready to meet your needs. Spring Canyon Ranch has well-developed, ready-to-build 3 – 8 acre home sites with underground electric, water, telephone and Internet, while Ponderosa Ranches‘ 10 – 20 acre parcels have even more room to roam and electric to boot.

14th Annual Chocolate Fantasia, Saturday, February 9, 2013

Chocolate lovers rejoice… and head over to Silver City!

Delightfully-delicious, gourmet chocolate tasting is the center of this event and tasting tickets are $20 for 20 individual pieces of chocolate from Chocolate Stops in and around the Town’s historic district.

Click here for details and tickets.

(Tip: Start dieting now.)

Mark Your Calendars: Restaurant Week Is Back February 24 – March 3

New Mexico Restaurant Week is back, giving patrons a good look at restaurants where “Red or green?” is merely an option, not the extent of the menu. Now in its third year, the event has become a highly anticipated culinary event.

The fun starts in Santa Fe, where more than 50 restaurants will participate in the Sunday-to-Sunday culinary extravaganza, and several hotels will feature special Restaurant Week lodging packages. It’s the perfect week for out-of-town food lovers to visit The City Different, and for New Mexicans to plan a long weekend of culinary pleasure in their own backyard.

The foodie extravaganza continues in Taos (March 3 – 10), and Albuquerque (March 10 – 17). In addition to value-priced dinners and lunches, people can expand their epicurean horizons through daytime cooking demonstrations, classes, and wine & spirits tastings.

Sign up for events, get the list of participating restaurants (you won’t need tickets, but you WILL need to make your own reservations and they fill up fast!), and enter the New Mexico Restaurant Week sweepstakes here.

¡Buen provecho!