Wednesday, May 25, 2016

SUMMER CONCERTS IN LINCOLN

 
  
SUMMER CONCERTS IN LINCOLN. . .We are excited to announce Cleis Jordan, an accomplished Organist and Pianist who lives in Lincoln, has agreed to play the Steinway and Sons piano at the Dr. Woods House the 3rd Friday of each month throughout the summer. The recital schedule is:
·         May 27th - 1:30 pm - This date includes a presentation about the History of Piano
·         June 17th - 2:00 pm - Duets with Charlotte Johnson
·         July 15th - 2:00 pm - Della Kate Graham will accompany on Oboe & English Horn
·         Aug. 19th - 2:00 pm
·         Sept. 16th - 2:00 pm

Please bring a chair for enjoying the music on the front yard. There will not be seating available inside the Dr. Woods House museum.

Cleis Jordan has lived in Lincoln, NM, for 35 years. She & her husband opened Casa de Patron Bed & Breakfast in 1988. Cleis also continued her professional career as a musician, having received a Master of Music degree from the University of Houston. She is the Organist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, where they have the finest tracker pipe organs in the state.  

Cleis will be playing music on the Steinway square grand piano at the Dr. Wood’s House
museum. The piano was her first love before choosing the organ as her major instrument when in college.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Fort Stanton Memorial Services Saturday, May 28

Numerous volunteer groups from across Lincoln County are assisting in preparation for the
 27th Annual Veteran’s Memorial Service on Saturday, May 28th, 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 28th 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. 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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:


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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

$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

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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.




Thursday, April 14, 2016

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!

Chautauqua at the Ruidoso Public Library on Saturday, April 16 @ 11 am

 THE WONDER OF NATURE: RACHEL CARSON

This program would be of interest to anyone interested in ecology.
Ann Beyke becomes Rachel Carson in this presentation from the New Mexico Humanities Council.

BOOK JACKET: Silent Spring "Perhaps the finest nature writer of the Twentieth Century, Rachel Carson (1907-1964) is remembered more today as the woman who challenged the notion that humans could obtain mastery over nature by chemicals, bombs and space travel than for her studies of ocean life. Her sensational book Silent Spring (1962) warned of the dangers to all natural systems from the misuse of chemical pesticides such as DDT, and questioned the scope and direction of modern science, initiated the contemporary environmental movement."
(from  http://www.rachelcarson.org )
      
 at Ruidoso Public Library Saturday, April 16 at 11 am

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Questions about Property Taxes and 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.

Friday, April 8, 2016

Questions about Property Taxes and Tax Exemptions explained tonight - April 28

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 

Lucero will explain these topics & assist you in getting all eligible exemptions.

 Light refreshments.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

At the Old Mill on Saturday, April 9

We would like to invite you to our benefit event at the Old Mill this Saturday, April 9th,  with the Flying J Wranglers. The doors open at 6:30, and the music begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $25.

It will be a great western show for the entire family.  There will also be a book sale & jewelry sale to help save the Mill.  Coyote Howling will be hosting the concessions, and they have donated some gift baskets & a gift certificate to raffle during the event.

As an added bonus, the Old Mill waterwheel will be turning and grinding grain inside the building.

We hope you can join us for a fun evening of entertainment in Ruidoso's birthplace. Tell all your friends and come get your Western on!

Thanks for your support,

Michael & Delana Clements & The Old Mill Preservation Corporation board members

tonight at ENMU-R!


Saturday, April 2, 2016

A really informative program on Apr 1

photo by Alex Kinnan
A late snow covered the mountains and it was a chilly night, I must admit, but you missed a really good program by Loretta Hall on New Mexico people and places (and chimpanzees) in the space industry.  Fascinating!  Loretta was here courtesy of the NM Historical Society. But just so you won't be totally in the dark (like in space), the library bought her book: The Complete Space Buff's Bucket List: 100 Space Things to Do before You Die