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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
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse^® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.

Glenwood’s Eleventh Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off: April 6, 2013

Glenwood Gazette Masthead — This month’s Glenwood Gazette features images of Dutch Oven Cook-Offs past…

Come cook, come eat, come have some fun!

Started in 2003 by the owner of the Glenwood Trading Post, the event has grown in size, number of cooks and fun year after year.

In the past this event has attracted cooks from Glenwood, Cliff, Gila, Reserve, Albuquerque, Cuba, Las Cruces and Silver City and communities in Arizona. Everyone is welcome to enter, no matter where you call home.

Cooking categories will again be “Fancy Fixer,” “Camp Cookie,” and “Tenderfoot,” with submitted recipes and level of experience considered. Cooks can register to do Single Pot or Three Pot dishes in these categories. (Three Pot consists of Main Dish, Bread, and Dessert.) Winning cooks will share jackpot cash awards and specialty prizes, and all proceeds go to Glenwood’s Community Park!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to mid-afternoon

Where: Community Park on CatWalk Road, Glenwood, New Mexico

See you there!

New Mexico’s Viper Tours Delivers Ultimate Storm Chasing Adventure

As storm season approaches, Viper Tours (www.vipertours.com) gears up to give thrill seekers a taste of tornado alley and the raw power of nature. With a team of experts at the ready, Viper Tours is the definitive name in private storm chasing, putting clients at the center of dramatic and intense weather systems. (PRNewsFoto/Viper Tours)

As storm season approaches, New Mexico’s Viper Tours (www.vipertours.com) gears up to give thrill seekers a taste of tornado alley and the raw power of nature.

With a team of experts at the ready, Viper Tours is the definitive name in private storm chasing, putting clients at the center of dramatic and intense weather systems.

Viper Tours founders Dustin Feldman and Jeff Shardell formed the company to share their passion for extreme experiences. Each adventure results in a transformative journey for all. Tour guests are in great hands with Feldman’s background as a medic and field coordinator for Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers and Shardell’s impressive skills as a dynamic navigator and forecaster.

This is no tour bus venturing into the eye of the storm, but a futuristic vehicle for unparalleled access to the action. The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor truck takes on the roughest terrain at high speeds, making it the perfect complement to the stellar team at Viper Tours.

Storms are unpredictable, but Viper operates “on call only,” organizing tours around specific weather occurrences, meaning no one goes home disappointed by a non-event.

The five-night all-inclusive custom adventure includes expert guides, high-quality lodging and food and a memorable photo book and video documenting the experience. In-between active storms activities include rafting, hiking, biking and historical exploration.

For a limited time only, Go Moment (www.gomoment.com), the acclaimed service that specializes in creating and offering extraordinary experiences, is offering Viper Tours packages at an exclusive, first-time ever insider price—up to 30% savings. For booking information visit www.GoMoment.com

For those not up for the thrill of a chase, Viper Tours offers a virtual option via a real-time live feed available exclusively through their Web site at www.vipertours.com. Follow along as the team and their guests venture into rarely scene tornado territory.

About Viper Tours
Dustin Feldman and Jeff Shardell are the entrepreneur trailblazers behind the company. Their mission is simple; complete a life-altering quest by putting clients up close and personal with the formidable forces of nature. The Viper Tours’ team boasts more than 9 years experience in adventure touring to offer clients an unmatched encounter. That expertise combined with the most innovative technology available position Viper as the only storm chasing company offering an elite experience.

New Mexico Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20

State Leaders Urged to Support Tobacco Prevention Initiatives

Kids in New Mexico will stand up against tobacco on March 20 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 18^th annual Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events are planned across the United States. (See below for a list of local events.)

Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by United Health Foundation, Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use. On Kick Butts Day, youth will encourage their peers to stay tobacco-free. They will also educate their communities about the dangers of tobacco and the tobacco industry’s harmful marketing practices.

This year on Kick Butts Day, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is highlighting the tobacco industry’s products and marketing that entice kids to use tobacco. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tobacco companies spend $8.5 billion a year – nearly $1 million each hour – to market cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products. This marketing has an impact on kids:

While the U.S. has greatly reduced youth smoking, 18.1 percent of high school students still smoke, and nearly 1,000 kids become regular smokers each day. Among youth smokers, 86 percent prefer Marlboro, Newport and Camel, which are the three most heavily advertised cigarette brands, according to the government’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Tobacco companies have also introduced new products that appeal to kids, including cheap, sweet, colorfully-packaged small cigars that look just like cigarettes. Many cigars come in fruit and candy flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, peach and apple.
In a 2012 report, the U.S. Surgeon General concluded that tobacco marketing causes kids to start and continue using tobacco products.

“On Kick Butts Day, kids will stand up and reject Big Tobacco’s manipulative marketing,” said Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “It’s also a chance for elected leaders to commit to protecting kids from tobacco through policies such as tobacco taxes, smoke-free laws and prevention programs. We hope that legislators will listen to their young constituents and implement these proven solutions to reduce tobacco use and save lives.”

Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people and costing $96 billion in health care bills each year.

In New Mexico, tobacco use claims 2,100 lives and costs $461 million in health care bills each year. Currently, 19.9 percent of the state’s high school students smoke.

On Kick Butts Day, kids turn the tables on Big Tobacco with events that range from “They put WHAT in a cigarette!?” demonstrations to health fairs to rallies at state capitols. Activities in New Mexico include:

On March 20, students at Dennis Chavez Elementary School in Belen will learn what’s in a cigarette as well as the dangers of tobacco use as part of Kick Butts Day. Time: 4 PM. Location: 19560 Highway 314, Belen. Contact: Irene Lucero-Lovato (505) 269-6278.

For a full list of Kick Butts Day events in New Mexico, visit http://www.kickbuttsday.org/events. Additional information about tobacco, including state-by-state statistics, can be found at www.tobaccofreekids.org.

CONTACTS: Virginia Bader, 202-745-5115
Catherine Butsch, 202-296-5469

Datil Doings: March 2013

GRAND OPENING: THRIFT STORE IN DATIL at the intersection of Old 60 and Hwy 60 right in the center of town. This Friday, March 15th – a new thrift store will open in Datil! Hours 8am-5pm. Leon and Michelle say they plan to be open ALL weekend as well! Donations still needed. Call 772-5287

**There are new business listings following the Events**

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH
Tuesday, March 12 6pm Meeting of the Board of the San Augustin Water Coalition to be held at the Baptist Church in Datil at 6PM. On the agenda: Finalize plans for annual meeting, Discussion of Endangered Place application, Financial report The meeting is open to all.

Saturday, March 16 1:30 pm The Catron County Historical Society will meet at the Pie Town Community Center. Marvin McGee will talk about the history of Adams Diggins. If you would like to become a member or have not renewed your dues yet, contact Sally Blum at sallyb44@hughes.net or call 575-772-2539. You can also join March 16 at the Pie Town meeting. Dues: Individual-$20, Family-$30, or Business-$50 for the year. To preserve the history of Catron County through recorded presentations and pictures, we NEED YOU.

Wednesday, March 27, LUNA Food Fairs and USDA Foods (formerly known as commodities) – at the following location: Luna Community Center: Sign in: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Distribution begins approximately ½ hour after sign-in. For further information: ldonpatsmith@gilanet.com

Sunday, March 31st at sunrise– EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AND BREAKFAST – provided by the Datil area churches DATIL WELL CAMPGROUND

APRIL

Friday, April 5, 2013 Food Fairs and USDA Foods (formerly known as commodities) – at the following locations:

Datil Community Center: 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: ldonpatsmith@gilanet.com

LET’S BUY LOCAL AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

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.

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, 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 .

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!

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 – Pat Henry 772-5106. Donations of your gently used flea market items, dog/cat food, pet medications or cash are greatly appreciated. The flea market will reopen in Datil very soon.

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.

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.

Las Cruces Arts Fair, March 15-17, 2013

THE POTTERS OF MATA ORTIZ will be at the 2013 Las Cruces Arts Fair, March 15 – 17 2013, Las Cruces Convention Center.

The potters of Mata Ortiz, in Chihuahua, Mexico will be the guest artists at the 2013 Las Cruces Arts Fair. These award-winning potters will demonstrate their unique methods of hand-building and decorating their pottery and offer their work for sale. This pottery extravaganza will be the largest Mata Ortiz gathering outside of Mexico.

Potters expected to attend the show are a Who’s Who of famous potters.

WALTER PARKS, author of “The Miracle of Mata Ortiz,” published in a beautiful hardbound edition in 2012, will lecture about Juan Quezada and the early years in Mata Ortiz at 10:00a.m. Sunday March 17. RUSSELL DIERS, co-author of “The Magnetism of Mata Ortiz” will give a lecture at 2:00pm on Saturday March 16, 2013.

A special screening of Scott Petersen’s Emmy award winning film, “The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz” will take place on Sat. Mar. 9^th at 5:00pm at the Rio Grande Theater in downtown Las Cruces. A suggested donation of $10 per person will be accepted at the door. Scott will host a question and answer discussion after the screening.

Hand-dyed garments, glass art, copper enameling, pottery, furniture, jewelry, metal art, mixed media, and traditional acrylic and oil paintings will all be on display with several available for purchase.

The Las Cruces Arts Fair is sponsored by the Dona Ana Arts Council, a non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life in Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico by ensuring that the performing, visual, and literary arts are an integral part of the education, economic growth and community development of the surrounding areas.

Hours of The Las Cruces Arts Fair at the Las Cruces Convention Center:

Opening Night – Music and Cash Bar: March 15, 5- 9 p.m., $6 (Children under age 12 admitted free)
March 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ,$6 (Children under 12 free)
March 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6 (Children under 12 free).

Visit http://www.las-cruces-arts.org or call 575-523-6403.