Fort Stanton Memorial Services Saturday, May 28

Numerous volunteer groups from across Lincoln County are assisting in preparation for the

 27^th Annual Veteran’s Memorial Service on Saturday, May 28^th, at the Fort Stanton Veteran's Cemetery, State Highway 220, Lincoln County, NM.  Here’s the list:

• Carrizozo High School students have repainted the cross at the Fort Stanton cemetery.
• EcoServants/Americorps of Lincoln County has painted new crosses to replace older ones at the Cemetery and will assist in landscape mowing and trimming immediately prior to the service.
• Volunteers from the Spencer Theater Usher group will place almost 1,800 US flags on the graves for the Memorial Day weekend.
• Several military or military support groups will also provide services for the event.
• The New Mexico Army National Guard will present the colors with the American Legion and the Marine Corp League presenting the gun salute, TAPS and flag raising at the service.
• The Alamogordo High School Air Force ROTC unit will pass out programs.
• The Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] will place a wreath at the base of the cemetery obelisk.
• The Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group will have a flag line at the event.
• Larry Pope, manager of the Fort Stanton Historic Site, and his staff have continued to have the site prepared including chairs for visitors.

The 27th annual Veteran's Memorial Service and the 117th anniversary of the cemetery will be celebrated on May 28. The service is organized and conducted by Memorial Service Team made up of local veterans’ organizations from Lincoln, Otero and Chaves counties, the New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services, and New Mexico State Monuments.  U.S. Congressman and Air Force Veteran Steve Pearce will deliver the main address at the 11 am. service. The Republican and Democratic Party women will furnish refreshments again following the service.

The general public is invited to any events leading up to and including the May 28^th Memorial. A cordial invitation is extended to all residents from the three County areas to attend this years’ service to pay tribute to both military and merchant marine veterans who have served our nation.

For additional information, contact Larry Holt, Volunteer Coordinator at 575.354.3421. 

This Saturday, May 14th

Linda Hand - May/June artist at the Library

Linda Hand

Watercolors and Mixed Media

As a native New Mexican, Linda’s love of art started at an early age when her aunt and mother encouraged her to start painting. 

After that she took art lessons from local artists and in school. 

Through the years Linda has tried several different mediums, 

but her true love is watercolor. Mixed media has caught her 

attention recently, especially with the use of found objects such

 as old window frames. Much of the inspiration for her work comes

 from scenes around the state. Her obsession in the last few years 

with donkeys and burros comes from a donkey named Jose. 

He belonged to Linda’s brother, and she was drawn to his character. 

She feels they are such unique animals it makes painting them really 

fun. I feel painting is personal, yet something to be shared. Linda says, 

“It is always insightful to see and hear others’ reactions to her work.” 

Don't forget - Family Pass is still available to check out at your library

The New Mexico State Library and the Dept. of Cultural Affairs is excited to offer an opportunity to Library Card Holders -  access to the NM FamilyPass.  The FamilyPass provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Dept. of Culture Affairs museums and historic sites.  Any Capitan Public Library card holder in good standing may borrow the pass for one week.  Passes will be available from 8/1/15 to 8/30/16.

The FamilyPass may be used at the following locations:

• 7 New Mexico Historic Sites, Statewide
• New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe
• New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe
• Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe
• Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe
• New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo
• New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque
• New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces
• National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque

Plant & Garden Sale was a success!

FYI - any PLANTS left over are now 1/2 price

The court yard was full of plants

Jewelry - always popular!

Silent auction for furniture and other BIG items

She's got her vege plants

Joyce Cox purchasing plants

Mr. NM Zia, himself- Tom Mann

Plant Sale SATURDAY, May 7th. It's almost here!

Quilt Raffle at Plant and Garden Sale Saturday, May 7

Beautiful handmade quilt by Pauline Purvis is being

raffled off to raise money for the library.

Only $1 or 6 tickets for $5 puts your name in the raffle

with the drawing at 1:30 p.m. at the Plant Sale.

 Wow - bet Mom would like that for Mother's Day.

Don't miss putting your name in the drawing

 once or multiple times.

Plant sale photos from last year - just to wet your Plant Sale shopping whistle

It is not necessary for the plant to match your shirt!

Crowds shopping and volunteers helping

So many pretties to choose from

Plants in every nook and cranny

Fresh flowers and dried wreaths

Plants and more!

Jewelry!

eclectic assortment - definitely you can find a Mother's day gift

Plants and furniture available.  
Don't forget the BAKE SALE!

Lots of plants!

Another shelf of eclectic assortment of amazing goodies.

This be The Man who will take your money for all the wonderful items you are going to find at the plant sale - Gerald Garrett.

Next Saturday is the BIG Plant & Bake Sale!!!! This is one not to miss, folks!!! Save the DATE!

Sign up today for Genealogy class in May

TONIGHT! April 28 Property Tax & Tax exemptions

Questions about

Property Taxes and Tax Exemptions?

Yovanne Lucero from the Lincoln County Assessors Office will be at Capitan Public Library

Thursday, 

April 28 @ 5:30 pm

She will explain these topics and assist you in getting all eligible exemptions.

Light refreshments.

WUI Speaker Series May 3 - Moon Mountain Fire

Choir Concert - May 1

Need help to get ready for the 27th Annual Veteran's Memorial Service at Fort Stanton

The Fort Stanton Cemetery Committee is requesting help with placing American flags on all 1,700 graves.

Date:  Friday 27 May 2016

Time:  3:00 p.m.

Please bring a screwdriver to help drill a hole if need be to stick flag into the ground.

The 27the Annual Veteran's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 28 May 2016.

Please pass this on to anyone who would like to help, especially to those who have family members buried at Fort Stanton Veteran's Cemetery.  Those who are of foreign nations will have their own country's flags placed on their graves.

$1 for a Bag of Books still going on!

All through April, each Saturday, a Bag of Books only costs $1!  Stock up now for those lazy days of Summer!

You can even bring your own bag!

Saturday hours:

10 am - 2 pm

See you there!

“Old and Damaged Tire Disposal Weekend”

Ruidoso Downs, Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona 

& Ruidoso Residents       

at the Greentree Solid Waste Yard 

“Old and Damaged Tire Disposal Weekend”    

                                                         

Need to get rid of old or damaged tires? Now you can   

drop them off in the Blue roll off containers at                               No Charge at the Greentree Yard  

                                                                                            Friday 8:00 am – 4 pm April 22            Saturday 8:00 am – 12 Noon April 23

Tires up to 20” Rims and Semi-Truck Tires Accepted

Do not place tires next to polycarts or dumpsters,

 in arroyos, or on City/County roads. 

No Tire Piles on your property, 

Please! throwing Tires on the Ground Makes a 

Home for Rats, Mosquitos and Zika, West Nile Virus & Hanta Viruses 

which then Spreads to People, Pets and Livestock.

Help Keep Our Communities Clean

 and Our People Healthy!

City of Ruidoso Downs *

Greentree Solid Waste Authority *

Scrap Tire Management Program

Creative Aging Advisory Committee to Lincoln County on April 22

The Creative Aging Advisory Committee to Lincoln County invites you to our Friday, monthly meeting on April 22 at 9am at ENMU, #115. Refreshments will be served. Topics to be discussed include transportation, housing, health care and volunteerism for older adults in Lincoln County. We look forward to seeing you. Clara Farah, 575.973.7835. clrfarah@gmail.com. Creative Aging Advisory Committee to Lincoln County. (CAAC)  Tentative Agenda for Friday, 4.22.16. (9:00am) ENMU. # 115. 1.   Domain: Housing. Bradford Dyjak, Village of Ruidoso, Department of Planning. Affordable housing plans to date. 2.   Domain: Quality of Life. Bradford Dyjak, the Main Street Project. 3.   Domain: Transportation, Bradford Dyjak, Cecile Kinnan and Paula Tipton. Current status of Lincoln County Transit. Introduction of the Ruidoso Tram Tour Company. 4.   Domain: Health. Alicia Castro.  NM State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Aging and Long Term Services Department.   5.   Domain: Health. Tina Sanchez. NM Ombudsman Program. Aging and Long Term Services Department. 6.    Domain: Civic Engagement/Volunteerism. Julie Baker, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, (RSVP), Alamogordo Senior Center. CAAC’s May Meeting Tentative Agenda. Date: Friday, May 20, 2016. ENMU #115. (9:00am) 1.   Domain: Civic Engagement. Daniel Waldo, Student Success Coordinator. ENMU 2.   Domain: Civic Engagement and Life Long Learning. Coda Omness on senior participation at ENMU. 3.   Brainstorming session on future goals, obstacles and opportunities. Calendar meeting dates to set for the summer and early fall meetings.  ----------------------------------------------- Clara Farah, Ph.D. P.O. Box 737 Alto, NM 88312-0737 Tel  :   575-336-1367      Cell  :  575-973-7835 e-mail: clrfarah@gmail.com

A smile for the day

While reading the SouthWest Writers Storyteller's Anthology (2013 edition) I came upon this poem.  Now IF any of you took the leap this past year from Windows 7 to the FREE Windows 10 - I think you can relate to this poem.

CRASH by Peggy Spencer

Poor Wally's computer has gone on the blink,

He tried to upgrade it but what do you think,

The hard drive went wacko, the files disappeared,

His screen sent out sparks and the keyboard got weird.

Whenever he typed he got music, no joke,

His computer was fine, but now it's baroque.

Donate your excessive plants and accessories to the library's plant & garden BIG sale. (It's kind of like recycling, but on the GREEN side.)

THE PLANT & GARDEN SALE!  

Saturday, May 7.  8 am to 2pm.

Save the DATE! 

Do you have too many plants?   Cacti that stuck you just one too many times? Changed your yard art out for a new, non-bearish look?   Plant stands that need a paint job?  Pretty pots you'll never use?  Figured out moose are not native to this area? Lawn furniture left over when you replaced it last year? Bring your plants & stuff you don't want anymore to the library for volunteers to spruce up to sell at the Plant & Garden Sale.  It goes to a good cause...your favorite library!

Then come back May 7th and buy more!

Friendly librarians will assist you in your plant purchases

Whew - got those taxes done. Now it's time to treat yourself to some good reads. Bag of Books only $1 every Saturaday in April

All through April, each Saturday, a Bag of Books only costs $1.  Woo-Hoo!  What a great deal!!!!!! 

You can even bring your own bag!

Saturday hours:

10 am - 2 pm

See you there!