including this super nice desk for the studious person with highly developed intellectual powers, especially one whose profession involves intellectual activity. Or, could be the perfect desk for someone going into business (you know -- like accounting or some such)
Historical information on the Capitan Library 2014-2019. What a great place to be during those years!
Monday, December 10, 2018
Avoid the Scam
Creative Aging’s November 30th meeting at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso
was a discussion of how to avoid being scammed. Information was presented by
Karen Rounds, Edward Jones financial adviser, and Darren Hooker, Ruidoso Chief
of Police. This serious problem was detailed with frightening statistics: 145 million
Americans have their identities stolen each year, either personally or through a data
breach according to the Federal Trade Commission; fraud and financial abuse targeting
the elderly have cost victims at least $2.9 billion annually according to the Department
of Justice; approximately 1 elder in 20 is victimized although only 1 in 44 is reported
according to the National Center on Elder Abuse.
Karen Rounds, Edward Jones financial adviser, and Darren Hooker, Ruidoso Chief
of Police. This serious problem was detailed with frightening statistics: 145 million
Americans have their identities stolen each year, either personally or through a data
breach according to the Federal Trade Commission; fraud and financial abuse targeting
the elderly have cost victims at least $2.9 billion annually according to the Department
of Justice; approximately 1 elder in 20 is victimized although only 1 in 44 is reported
according to the National Center on Elder Abuse.
With these numbers in hand, the presenters outlined specific types of fraud. The telephone
calls demanding money for a variety of reasons are meant to scare the person called. The
IRS will never demand money for unpaid taxes over the phone. Your family member who
needs money wired for an immediate emergency may be a smart scammer – call another family member or call the real family member to see if the money is actually
needed. Don’t send money to that girl/boyfriend met on an online dating service. Never send
money to a supposed lottery/sweepstakes organization in order to collect your winnings. A
local bank tells the story of an elderly customer who wanted to withdraw a large amount of
money from his account. The tellers became suspicious when he told them he had received
a call from the IRS demanding back taxes. A call to the man’s daughter brought her to the bank
quickly and this fraud was adverted.
calls demanding money for a variety of reasons are meant to scare the person called. The
IRS will never demand money for unpaid taxes over the phone. Your family member who
needs money wired for an immediate emergency may be a smart scammer – call another family member or call the real family member to see if the money is actually
needed. Don’t send money to that girl/boyfriend met on an online dating service. Never send
money to a supposed lottery/sweepstakes organization in order to collect your winnings. A
local bank tells the story of an elderly customer who wanted to withdraw a large amount of
money from his account. The tellers became suspicious when he told them he had received
a call from the IRS demanding back taxes. A call to the man’s daughter brought her to the bank
quickly and this fraud was adverted.
It is now possible to make scam calls look as if they are coming from local numbers or from
people you know. This is called spoofing. Let calls go to your voice mail, then answer if it is
someone from whom you expect a call or from someone whose voice you recognize or simply
return the call after the message is recorded.
people you know. This is called spoofing. Let calls go to your voice mail, then answer if it is
someone from whom you expect a call or from someone whose voice you recognize or simply
return the call after the message is recorded.
Computer scammers are now attempting to access computers by flashing messages that your
computer has been attacked and you need to click on a link on the screen to repair it. Do not
click on the link as it can allow your computer to be hacked and may give personal information
to the scammer. Simply turn your computer off and wait a few minutes before turning it back
on. Keep an up-to-date anti-virus on your computer and use hard to recreate passwords.
Change passwords if a compromised account is suspected.
computer has been attacked and you need to click on a link on the screen to repair it. Do not
click on the link as it can allow your computer to be hacked and may give personal information
to the scammer. Simply turn your computer off and wait a few minutes before turning it back
on. Keep an up-to-date anti-virus on your computer and use hard to recreate passwords.
Change passwords if a compromised account is suspected.
Credit card hacks are also common. Banks will work with customers to set up accounts that
will alert the holder of the card if suspicious activity occurs. Customers also need to check their
accounts frequently to check for fraudulent charges. Purses and wallets are now being created
that block electronic access to cards.
will alert the holder of the card if suspicious activity occurs. Customers also need to check their
accounts frequently to check for fraudulent charges. Purses and wallets are now being created
that block electronic access to cards.
Chief Hooker reported that very few scams originate locally, but many come in from outside
the Ruidoso area. If there is ever a doubt about whether a scam is occurring, contact the
police department and it will investigate.
the Ruidoso area. If there is ever a doubt about whether a scam is occurring, contact the
police department and it will investigate.
The major message participants left the meeting with was to be skeptical and diligent.
The next two meetings of Creative Aging will take place at ENMU-Ruidoso.
The topic of the January 18th meeting will be social isolation and it will take place
at 10:00 a.m. The topic of the second meeting on January 25th will be care giving and
guardianship. It will take place at 3:00 p.m.
The topic of the January 18th meeting will be social isolation and it will take place
at 10:00 a.m. The topic of the second meeting on January 25th will be care giving and
guardianship. It will take place at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 2018
Choir singing Sunday, Dec 9 & Dec 16
The Corona and Carrizozo Community Choirs
“Rural Community Choir Heads West for a Lincoln County Christmas”
The holiday music season in western Lincoln County will be made brighter
again this year with major Christmas concert performances of “Celebrate the
Child Who is the Light” by the combined Corona, Ancho and Carrizozo
community choirs, the largest choral performance group in Lincoln
County. The group’s initial performance was December 3rd in Corona.
They now go on the road for a Capitan performance on Sunday,
December 9, 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 228 3rd Street.
The final group performance will be on Sunday December 16, 3:00 pm at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo.
The performance time is approximately 35 minutes and the
general public from across Lincoln and
Torrance Counties including tourist visitors to the region are invited.
Refreshments will be served following the concert at each location.
again this year with major Christmas concert performances of “Celebrate the
Child Who is the Light” by the combined Corona, Ancho and Carrizozo
community choirs, the largest choral performance group in Lincoln
County. The group’s initial performance was December 3rd in Corona.
They now go on the road for a Capitan performance on Sunday,
December 9, 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 228 3rd Street.
The final group performance will be on Sunday December 16, 3:00 pm at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo.
The performance time is approximately 35 minutes and the
general public from across Lincoln and
Torrance Counties including tourist visitors to the region are invited.
Refreshments will be served following the concert at each location.
The 30+ member choir also hails from across Lincoln County –
Corona, Ancho, White Oaks, Carrizozo, Alto, Ruidoso and the
‘rural ranch country’ in-between.
Choral direction has been provided by Carrizozo’s Scott Shafer and Sherrill
Bradford of Corona. Rehearsals for the group started in October and have
taken place in Corona, at the Old Ancho School House and in Carrizozo.
Corona, Ancho, White Oaks, Carrizozo, Alto, Ruidoso and the
‘rural ranch country’ in-between.
Choral direction has been provided by Carrizozo’s Scott Shafer and Sherrill
Bradford of Corona. Rehearsals for the group started in October and have
taken place in Corona, at the Old Ancho School House and in Carrizozo.
The concert features “Celebrate the Child Who is the Light” created by
Canadian composer Tom Fettke.
The choral work provides heart-warming music and an
inspirational narration with rich melodies and harmonies. The musical score
focuses on the birth of Christ, weaving a variety of large choral works and
several vocal solos, amid the narration of the timeless Christmas story.
Accompanists include Cheryl Smith of Carrizozo and Becky Kohl of
Corona, with Bob Curtiss of Carrizozo providing the narration.
Canadian composer Tom Fettke.
The choral work provides heart-warming music and an
inspirational narration with rich melodies and harmonies. The musical score
focuses on the birth of Christ, weaving a variety of large choral works and
several vocal solos, amid the narration of the timeless Christmas story.
Accompanists include Cheryl Smith of Carrizozo and Becky Kohl of
Corona, with Bob Curtiss of Carrizozo providing the narration.
If You Go: What: “Celebrate the Child Who is the Light”, performed by the Corona and
Carrizozo Community Choirs When and Where: 3:00 pm December 9 at the Capitan United Methodist
Church and 3:00 pm Sunday December 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in
Carrizozo.
How Much: No Charge. Free!
Carrizozo Community Choirs When and Where: 3:00 pm December 9 at the Capitan United Methodist
Church and 3:00 pm Sunday December 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in
Carrizozo.
How Much: No Charge. Free!
For more information on concert dates and times, contact
Scott Shafer 648.2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 849-1633. ###
Scott Shafer 648.2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 849-1633. ###
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
It's the holidays - that means it's Nutcracker time!
Dalà Ballet Company of Ruidoso presents three live performances featuring company dancers and guest artists in the classic holiday favorite, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Spencer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Alto on Saturday, December 22 at 2 PM and 7 PM and Sunday, December 23 at 2 PM. For ticket information: www.spencertheater.com, 575-336-4800 or
1-888-818-7872
1-888-818-7872
December 9 - ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir “Deck the Halls!” concert
An annual tradition for more than 20 years, members of the Eastern New Mexico University community choir will perform the "Deck the Halls" concert Sunday, Dec. 9.
Join them for a 3 p.m. concert featuring seasonal choral favorites, from the Renaissance to the present, at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road, Ruidoso.
The program will include:
“The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),”
“I'll Be Home for Christmas,”
“Mary, Did You Know?,”
“Feliz Navidad,”
“Ave Maria,”
and other beloved Christmas songs from across the centuries & around the world. Audience will be invited to join in a Christmas carol sing-along.
This performance features over 20 vocal participants, accompanied by musicians on piano, brass, and drums. Tickets are $5 at ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Dr., or at the door.
More info: 512-458-4412
The ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir began during the spring of 1992, under the direction of Danny Flores. Since then, over 500 different singers from the Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Carrizozo, Mescalero, Capitan, and Lincoln communities have participated. The Choir makes appearances at community events throughout the year. Community Choir is offered as a class in ENMU-Ruidoso's Community Education department.
Monday, December 3, 2018
We had a fantastic Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
Thanks to all of you for coming to support the library on a cold and windy Saturday. Still have some items left, so stop by the next two weeks and shop some more! These photos are from 8am Saturday, so some items were bought, but it gives you an idea of what's there. Not shown are knitted goods,cloth book covers, and a beautiful L-shape desk. Open Tuesday thru Thursday 10am to 5:30 pm. Friday & Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
See's Candy |
Peter Hurd prints |
Friday, November 30, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Today is GIVING TUESDAY. Make your plans to come to CPL Holiday Bazaar THIS SATURDAY, December 1, 8 am to 2 pm. You'll find lots of unique gifting ideas.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Consider donating to the library that brought you all this and more this year! Can't wait for next year!
Wonderful donated prints of Peter Hurd sold to raise money |
Sid Goodloe talked on livestock & wildland ethics |
Kris provides genealogy research help |
Computer classes and help provided throughout the year |
Mike Katko, former 1988 Capitan School faculty shared his poems |
Barbara Cooper shared her paintings with the patrons |
Monthly book club, writing, quilting & knitting groups meet at the library. Check blog sidebar for days & times |
History as seen through MONEY presentation |
by Dr. David P. Higgins |
NMHC book presentation by Torrez |
Alto Artists shared a preview of their studio tour |
HOT DOGS 4th of July |
Grand Marshal of 4th July parade - Debbie Myers |
Grand Marshal of 4th July parade-Pat Garrett |
Knutt Petersen, BLM Cave & Karst Specialist shared Snowy River updates AND let's you explore the cave at https://fscsp.org/CQ6/index.html |
Gary Cozzens showed his Marine pride with his talk on the 100th anniversary of Marines in Belleau Woods in WWI |
We ended up sharing a lot of poppies this year commemorating the 100th Anniversary of WWI |
Summer reading program |
Summer Reading winners |
HSNM presentation on Pulitzer Prize Winning JournalistErnie Pyle in NM 1935 -1945 |
by Dr. Richard Melzer |
Mark Stambaugh's awesome local photographs were on display |
Herb Marsh presented the published Lincoln history by Nora True Henn |
Tiffanie Owen from Lincoln Historic Site showed us the school marm days |
Pass to NM museums and historical sites available for check out at CPL |
Art & Science of Brewing Beer (& taste testing!) by Tim Roberts |
A GREAT annual plant sale 1st Saturday in May |
Edith Roosevelt |
Bess Truman |
Visited by two First Ladies for 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day
NMHC Chautauqua by Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann
Foot stompin' music with The Hopefuls |
SEE's Candy at the Holiday Bazaar |
Annual Holiday Bazaar provides great gift shopping ALWAYS on 1st Saturday of December. That's THIS week! |
AND the best library volunteer in the state of NM! |
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