PARDON BILLY THE KID?
How many people recognize the name Henry Antrim? Probably only those who are interested in the legendary Billy the Kid. Evidently that was his given name one hundred fifty-one years ago, more or less. Why is it more or less? Because the exact date of his birth has not been firmly established. [...]
Who Was Leonard Slye? And what does he have to do with Roswell, New Mexico?
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 5, 1911. The building where he was born now houses the Riverfront Stadium, also known as Cinergy Field. Later he and his parents lived on a houseboat for a few years. Then solid land beckoned and his dad bought a farm. Farms require [...]
A Southern New Mexico Gem: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
If you are planning a trip to Carlsbad, New Mexico, don’t miss the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. This gem in the rough offers a chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating creatures and plants. And it is all easily accessible from a short walk (or roll, for those in [...]
21st Annual ‘Mescal Roast’ Feast for the Senses, Provides Glimpse of Mescalero Culture
CARLSBAD, NM – Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Parks in Carlsbad, New Mexico will celebrate its 21st annual “Mescal Roast and Mountain Spirit Dance” from May 10-13. This event, which celebrates the culture and history of the Mescalero Apache people, received a Dorothy Mullins Arts and Humanities Award from the National Recreation and Parks [...]
Clovis Community College (CCC), Cultural Arts Calendar: 2006-2007
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The Cultural Arts Series at Clovis Community College in Clovis, New Mexico begins its sixth year of “Bringing the World to You.” This year’s theme, “Connections” focuses on our desire to connect audiences with the arts through world class performances and important educational outreach
Sophie MilmanSaturday, September 30The Lyceum Theatre, 8 pmGeneral Admission [...]
New Mexico’s Scenic Byways: The Salt Missions Trail
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You say you’re bored, the kids are restless, nothing to do! Well, how about spending a day discovering some of New Mexico’s great history? This scenic drive will take you to three ancient Indian pueblos and the ruins of three awe-inspiring Spanish mission churches that are some of the most beautiful [...]
The Little Red Schoolhouse Tree
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Little red schoolhouse. Photo by Jim Reed.
At first I imagined a small tree growing in a planter in the corner of the old red schoolhouse when Kevin told me there was a tree inside.
"Why is that unusual?" I asked. "Lots of people put trees inside homes.
"No," responded Kevin, "It’s a [...]
Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Chuckwagon Cookoff
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Authenticity plays a key role in the judging
Put on your cowboy hat and working pair of boots to celebrate the Old West’s restaurant on the range — the chuckwagon. Betcha there will be no microwave ovens in the infield of the Ruidoso Downs [...]
Sunspot, New Mexico — easier than a trip to the Sun
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National Solar Vacuum Tower. Photo by Jim Reed.
If you really wanted a close-up look at the sun, you could fill up your gas tank and head sunward. Traveling eight hours each day at sixty miles per hour you’d cover the roughly 93 million miles from the earth to the sun in about [...]
Wild West History at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Photo by Joel Bickings.
At first site, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park in southern New Mexico might seem merely a quiet, off-the-beaten-path, sun-backed stretch of the Chihuahuan Desert. The stillness of the landscape, the massive towering [...]
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