First Friday, March 6 - A review from University of N.M. Press on Caffey's book

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Chasing the Santa Fe Ring: Power and Privilege in Territorial New Mexico  David L. Caffey

Winner of the 2014 Southwest Book Award from the Border Regional Library Association
 
Anyone who has even a casual acquaintance with the history of New Mexico in the nineteenth century has heard of the Santa Fe Ring—seekers of power and wealth in the post–Civil War period famous for public corruption and for dispossessing landholders. Surprisingly, however, scholars have alluded to the Ring but never really described this shadowy entity, which to this day remains a kind of black hole in New Mexico’s territorial history. David Caffey looks beyond myth and symbol to explore its history. Who were its supposed members, and what did they do to deserve their unsavory reputation? Were their actions illegal or unethical? What were the roles of leading figures like Stephen B. Elkins and Thomas B. Catron? What was their influence on New Mexico’s struggle for statehood? Caffey’s book tells the story of the rise and fall of this remarkably durable alliance.

ACCLAIM:

“Caffey offers a thorough study of one of the most notorious political machines of the nineteenth-century American West.”

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$5-a-Bag BOOK SALE- Saturday, March 7

On Saturdays, we're open 10 am to 2 pm.  Come get some great books.

Discount Alert for older adults

Every month Walgreen's has a "Seniors Day" offering 20% off regular-priced merchandise.  For March, the date is March 3rd.  A senior is anyone 55+ or an AARP member. You must have their Balance Reward Card to take advantage of this discount..

Learn more about Immunizations at the Ruidoso Community Center on Wednesday, Feb 25 @ 11am

Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Sheri Schramm and Store Manager David Bustamante will be doing a presentation here at the Ruidoso Community Center.  The presentation will be to discuss some facts about immunizations and need-to-know information on today's vaccines.             

The presentation is on Wednesday February 25, 2015 at 11:00am.  Please try to attend this presentation to get the most up-to-date information on immunizations. 

The Ruidoso Community Center is located at 501 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso.  For more information call

Phone: (575)257-4565   Fax: (575)257-9756

First Friday March 6 at 7 pm

David L. Caffey is the author of Chasing the Santa Fe Ring: Power and Privilege in Territorial New Mexico, a ground­breaking study of the noted political and business combination that dominated New Mexico during much of the last half of the nineteenth century. Published by the University of New Mexico Press, the book is a recipient of the 2014 Southwest Book Award presented by the Border Regional Library Association.

A native of West Texas, Caffey has spent the last thirty­-three years in New Mexico as a college and university administrator and a writer and researcher specializing in regional history and culture. He is the author of five books, including Land of Enchantment, Land of Conflict: New Mexico in English ­Language Fiction and Frank Springer and New Mexico: From the Colfax County War to the Emergence of Modern Santa Fe, both from Texas A&M University Press.

Caffey was introduced to the history and outdoors of New Mexico as a Scout and later a
twelve ­year staff member at Philmont Scout Ranch, including four summers as Philmont’s Chief Ranger. He later served as Director of the University of New Mexico’s Harwood Library and Museum in Taos, and as an administrator at San Juan College in Farmington, and at Clovis Community College. He is currently chair of the New Mexico State Library Commission and a member of the board of the Historical Society of New Mexico. Caffey lives with his wife, Mary, in Clovis.

Caffey’s presentation at the Capitan Public Library will focus on the varied political and
business activities of men commonly associated with the Santa Fe Ring, including involvement
of alleged Ring members in the Lincoln County War.

Please join us at the library at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6.  Refreshments will follow the event.

Valentine's Day gift items available

Come find something nice for your sweetie 

and support the library!

AARP Free Tax Assistance at the Library on Monday, Feb. 23

      You need to call or come in to make an appointment BEFORE Monday, Feb. 23. There is a form you need to fill out and bring with you the day of the appointment, as well as all your other important forms, tax documents, etc. The AARP assistants will at the Library 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  

$5-a-Bag BOOK SALE-- Saturday, Feb. 7

We're open 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

Medicare Seminar Monday, Feb 2 at 10 am at the Capitan Library

 Now is the time to make changes in your plan.  Attend & learn.

Now until February 14 is the time to make changes in your Medicare plan.  Free seminars are being held at Capitan Public Library, Monday, February 2 at 10:00 am, and at the Alamogordo Senior Center, Tuesday, February 3, at 10:00 a.m.  Free information is available by phone or in person by calling Fran Altieri, Licensed Insurance Agent, at 575-973-0571.  Fran will also be available from 11 am to 1 pm Saturday, January 24, at 407 Central Ave (Dark Horse/Soul of the West Shop) with free information.

Investment Fraud Prevention presentation Friday, Jan. 9 at Ruidoso Community Center

New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department- Securities Division will be doing a presentation at the Ruidoso Community Center on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 9:00am.  This presentation is to educate people how to avoid financial predators.  This presentation will give the community info on fraud prevention, identity theft, and how to protect investments.  This presentation is free to anyone that wants to attend, so please take the time to come to the Center to find out more information on how to protect you and your loved ones from financial fraud.

 For more information you can visit the website at www.redflagsnm.com or call 1-800-704-5533. 

 See you all Friday!

Anthony Montes

Community Center Supervisor

501 Sudderth Drive

Ruidoso NM 88345

Phone: (575)257-4565

Fax: (575)257-9756

College math class offered in Carrizozo

ENMU-Ruidoso to Offer Math Class in Carrizozo

Preparatory Algebra, a four-credit college class, will be given in Carrizozo this

 spring semester. 

The class will be taught by John Hemphill and will take place Monday evenings

 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm  in Carrizozo schools classroom 407. 

Spring semester begins January 19 and ends May 15.

The last day to register is January 21. Tuition depends on residency. 

While the course material may seem daunting, the impetus to holding an algebra class in Carrizozo is to allow students contemplating college to experience representative content and what a course load in addition to working entails. 

A previous class taught by Hemphill resulted in a high success rate; one that it is hoped will be repeated this semester. 

There are no math prerequisites, but students should be prepared to dedicate the time and effort necessary both in and outside of the classroom in order to pass this course.

First-time, degree-seeking college students will need to make an appointment with an advisor at the 709 Mechem campus location in Ruidoso.

 Returning students may register online.

 For more information, please call ENMU-Ruidoso at 575 257-2120.

Employment Services in Capitan

WHERE: Capitan Public Library
WHEN: Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 3pm to 5pm.
DATES:  January 08, 2015
                Future dates TBA

BRANDIE YOXALL
Employment Specialist
Lincoln County Work Force Connection
201 White Mountain Dr.
Ruidoso, NM  88345
575-258-1730

We are here to help you!

Holiday schedule for the Library and N2SS

So all the volunteers can enjoy the holidays with their families, the Library will be CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, December 24-26.  We will be open Saturday, December 27, 10am to 2pm.  For New Year's, the Library will be closed: Wednesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 1, 2015.

Not 2 Shabby Shop will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, December 24-27.

  BUT....the days before Christmas, N2SS WILL be OPEN Monday & Tuesday,  December 22 & 23, -  with a BLOW OUT SALE to get all those last minute Christmas gifts!

Happy Holidays to all!

Count down to Christmas - BLOW OUT SALE!

N2SS WILL be OPEN Monday & Tuesday,  December 22 & 23 -  with a BLOW OUT SALE  so you can get all those last minute Christmas gifts!  The shop will be closed the rest of the week.

Cowboy Santa came to town!

Photos taken by Gerald Garrett of the Saturday, December 13, Capitan Cowboy Santa parade. 

Santa's headed for the Library!  He's riding in the rig furnished by Linda Pirtle and driven by driver, Ernest.

$100 prize for best entry went to the Capitan School Band under the direction of Dwayne Shaver. 

Capitan Library Book Club with banner carried by Linda Oxsheer (L) and Nadetter Welterlin-Hugg (R)

Hummer Family visiting with Santa

Cowboy Santa Parade

A Wonderful Holiday Bazaar

Checking out

 Even if you missed the Holiday Bazaar last Saturday, there are still many wonderful items and See's Candy available for purchase until Christmas.  Thank you everyone making this a successful day of fund raising for the Library.

legs for wreath cost extra

Santa corner

Beautiful scarves

Always popular jewelry table

The selection of goodies was awesome.

Holiday Bazaar - don't miss it!

Cowboy Santa Parade Saturday, Dec. 13 at 12:30

Entry forms available at the library.  $100 prize for best entry.

Don't miss the Cowboy Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 12:30

Winter Hours

The Not Too Shabby Shop will close at 5:30 p.m. (instead of  6) on Thursdays through the winter.

The library will go to winter hours of closing at 5:30 p.m. starting December 2.