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The garden catalogs start coming when the snow is too deep to even find dirt.

But we don’t care.This is a catalog time of year, a

time for making plans and figuring out how to do something even bet-ter than we did last year. There in the fishing catalog is that new fly-tying vise. I know I’ll be able to tie flies faster and better with that, which will give me more time to cruise up and down Lewis Creek with the fly rod. Well … at least that’s the plan.

And the housewares catalog has all kinds of things in it to help us peel potatoes, boil things, slice things, and clean things. A few well-spent dollars on their 800 phone line and before you know it, our lives will be easier and our food tastier.

With the truck catalogs, we can get a little coffee maker that plugs right in to the cigarette lighter. Or we can get a little oven that plugs right in to the cigarette lighter, or a fan that plugs right in to the cigarette lighter. Let’s hope the car makers continue to make cigarette lighters even after cigarettes them-selves disappear. We’d miss out on a lot of fun without that plug-in.

The mule needs his catalog, too. I’ll do the reading for him, and the ordering. But I think he’d appreci-ate one of those nice white fleece cinches. They seem so soft on an old mule’s belly. And a matching saddle pad would be good, too. He’s too old to rope on any more, but a guy can still appreciate com-fort in semi-retirement.

The land catalogs are the most fun. In these, there are always lakes with wooded margins, begging for a little cabin. A small place where a guy can hole up and think literary thoughts and type quietly. Well, it’s a thought, anyway. And that’s what catalogs do, stimulate our thinking.

Spring catalogs are the novels of optimistic lives.

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Music for a New Age: 100th Anniversary of the TitanicUNM Continuing Education BldgSaturday April 14 10:30 AMAdmission $10 for reservation call 505-889-0927 or visit www.oasisnet.org/albuquerque

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New Age: 100th Anniversary of the Titanic, is a lecture by Jane Ellen, one of OASIS’ most popular instructors, about the music of the Titanic era.

The Titantic was the grandest ship ever built, declared unsinkable by her architects. The RMS Titanic, which sank 100 years ago on April 14th, was equipped with the best that money could buy, including first rate musical arrangements for the resident White Star Bands and Orchestras. At this special event individuals will be able to listen to some of the music that would have been played on board, and will explore some of the changes in popular music during this first decade of the twentieth century.

Jane Ellen is an award-winning member of ASCAP with more than 50 published works, five CDs, and numerous choral and chamber music commissions to her credit. Jane has written for musical theatre, television, radio and film, and has performance experience in both classical and popular music.

Programs often fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Registration is available online at www.oasisnet.org/albuquerque . Class fees range from $7 and up, and are held at the OASIS location and other venues around town.

OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning and service, with Albuquerque’s OASIS center located in Macy’s department store in Coronado Mall. Other Albuquerque OASIS programs include an Intergenerational Tutoring program and the Veterans History Project, a national oral history project sponsored by the American Folklore Center at the Library of Congress which collects and records experiences of American veterans from all wars.

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By Lori Feibelman

Internationally known Native American artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith will donate

an original lithograph to Silver Horizons New Mexico, Inc. printed by master printer Bill Lagattuta in honor of the 30th anniversary of Silver Horizons’ Senior Hall of Fame.

Twenty signed and numbered lithographs will be available for purchase as part of the Senior Hall of Fame’s 30th anniversary festivities in May. Both artist and printer are contributing their work to benefit Silver Horizons’ programs that aid struggling older adults in our community.

In Jaune’s own words: “I consider myself a cultural art worker. I am an artist who engages with our local community as well as with more global issues such as war, water, greed, brotherhood/sisterhood, the waning natural world, hunger and more. So donating this print to Silver Horizons offers me the ideal reason to make a piece of art. It will help an important and wonderful purpose in our Albuquerque community and that is to celebrate and support our elder citizens through this outstanding organization, Silver Horizons.”

“The master printer is my long time friend, Bill Lagattuta who offered to collaborate with me on the upcoming print. I need his help, his expertise and his guidance to make this happen. Without his skills, I would only have a single drawing on a piece of paper. It takes this teamwork in order to make hand pulled prints, not prints on a machine like the newspaper prints; these prints are each laboriously made with hard labor. ”

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is

an enrolled Salish member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, Montana. Her MFA was earned at the University of New Mexico and she now considers Corrales her home. International collections that contain her work include the Museum of Modern Art, Quito, Ecuador; the Museum of Mankind, Vienna, Austria; The Walker, Minneapolis, MN; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC; the Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan, The Whitney Museum, NY and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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By Michael Parks

This year Medicare beneficiaries welcomed a reduction in the amount of

the Medicare Part B premium (see the January 2012 issue of Prime Time). For the vast majority of beneficiaries it is now $99.90 per month. However some beneficiaries will – due to recent changes in the Medicare law – receive notices that their premiums

for Part B (as well as for Part D drug coverage, if they have it) will be significantly higher. This article explains my impressions of why, and discusses how affected beneficiaries may be able to challenge the application of the higher premiums.

The $99.90 per month charge is the “standard” Part B premium. Beginning in 2007, the Medicare law began to require beneficiaries with incomes above certain

levels to pay Part B premiums well above the standard amount. Starting this year, the same requirement also applies to Part D premiums. In both cases the increase applies to beneficiaries whose annual “Modified Adjusted Gross Income” (MAGI) – adjusted gross income plus tax-exempt interest, as reported on federal income tax returns – exceeds $85,000 ($170,000 if filing jointly). The increase is officially called the “Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount” (IRMAA).

The IRMAA increase amounts for Part B and Part D premiums are calculated annually, using fixed percentages of national average per-beneficiary Part B costs, and national average Part D premiums. There are four separate IRMAA amounts for each premium type, which increase based on specified ranges of beneficiaries’ MAGI levels. The monthly Part B IRMAA this year is at least $40, and as much as $219.80 (for beneficiaries with MAGI over $213,000 – $426,000 for joint filers). For Part D, it ranges from $11.60 to $66.40.

The IRMAA increases currently affect only about 5 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries, but the number affected will grow over time. And while the amounts may be low compared to the cost of private insurance, and may be readily affordable by “higher income” beneficiaries, the income threshold used is low. In tax policy discussions, for example, “higher income” individuals are usually defined in terms of annual incomes of $200,000-$250,000 or more.

The assessment of higher Part B and D premiums can be appealed, to the Social Security Administration (SSA) (or the Railroad Retirement Board, if applicable). In considering whether

to appeal it is important to be aware that application of an IRMAA is based on tax return information that is usually at least two to three years old. For example, this year your most recent tax return probably reflects your 2010 income at the latest. You can appeal the assessment by documenting that your current income is much lower, due to a “life-changing event” – something that will commonly be the case for recent retirees. Life-changing events include marriage, divorce, work stoppage or reduction, and loss of pension or income-producing property.

We encourage anyone affected by the IRMAA to appeal if your current income is less than the amount shown in the notice you receive. You can also do so at any time in the future that your income goes down due to a life-changing event. An appeal is much less foreboding than it may sound. Although you will be required to document your lower current income and life-changing event, SSA staff can assist you with the process.

Mr. Parks is with the Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices.

Further information and assistance on this topic is available from the Social Security Administration (1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778), www.socialsecurity.gov/, including its Form SSA-44 (accessible through google and other search engines), which includes a chart showing the MAGI levels and IRMAA amounts. Information and assistance may also be available from local sources including the state Aging & Long Term Service Department’s “Aging and Disability Resource Center” (ARDC). (1-800-432-2080) (1-800-432-2080.

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Of all the things to consider taking up after 55, jiu jitsu might seem the least

plausible of all reasonable options aside from perhaps cliff diving or snake handling.

But there’s more to the world of martial arts than the impossibly hardcore cage matches it has become known to the world for.

Believe it or not, you don’t need

six-pack abs or even an arm full of tattoos to get involved. In fact, more and more active people over 50 are rolling (what practitioners refer to grappling as) with 20-something people and more than holding their own.

Albuquerque has become a hub for martial arts in the last 15 years with many of the sport’s biggest names moving to the Land of Enchantment to train in our brisk, thin air.

With so many seasoned pros in such a relatively small city, there are gyms catering to enthusiasts of every level of commitment and skill level. But, to even those with nothing more than a passing interest in the world of martial arts, one name reigns supreme: Gracie.

The Gracie family and its late patriarch, Hélio Gracie, pioneered a revolutionary form of the Japanese art of grappling or ground fighting called “jiu jitsu” in their native home of Brazil. The art focuses on chokes and joint locks to submit an opponent by forcing them to tap the mat to indicate their surrender.

Hélio, a man of diminutive stature, created a style that allowed smaller, weaker practitioners to defeat much larger and strong opponents. He also made a point of defeating much younger opponents, fighting into his 50s and defeating men half his age and easily twice his size. And winning.

Far from the brawling, fast and furious style of modern Mixed Martial Arts, Gracie jiu jitsu focuses instead on slow, methodical strategy thus making it an ideal martial art form for older students. Though Hélio passed away in

2009 at the age of 95, the style he perfected lives on through his many sons and in schools around the world—including one here.

Though, as mentioned before, Albuquerque has more than its share of martial arts gyms. The New Mexico Jiu Jitsu Academy is the only gym to become a certified Gracie Training Center.

“It’s more than just what we teach, it’s how we teach it,” explains owner and lead instructor Justin Hall. “We have to teach up to Gracie standards. It’s not an easy process,” Hall continued.

His classes are full of folks of all shapes and sizes and there’s a good reason for that. “Because it’s about leverage and not strength, anyone can do it.”

Gracie jiu jitsu also stresses the importance of diet in getting more out of your body. “The Gracie diet is very helpful in getting more energy out of what you eat.” He points out that as energy becomes more limited as we age, following a proper diet for those over 50 is even more important to success on the mat.

The New Mexico Jiu jitsu Academy offers group classes.

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Hunger is a serious threat facing millions of seniors in the United States. “May

is Older Americans Month, so it is a good time to shed light on this growing epidemic facing many throughout our community,” said Sheryl Inglat, owner of the Albuquerque Comfort Keepers office. Your local Comfort Keepers is a great starting point. check out Meals on Wheels Association of America or Feeding America® to see if there is a senior food

distribution program in your neighborhood.

Understand what good nutrition means. About 30 million older Americans live with chronic diseases for which nutrition therapies can be effective in managing and treating, according to the American Dietetics Association.

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No business is completely immune to the recession, however those who ask

for help in Albuquerque and New Mexico are able to weather the situation a little better than most, according to Pat Mikelson of Albuquerque SCORE.

The local chapter of SCORE is part of a national non-profit network of experienced business executives or retired professionals who offer free counseling to entrepreneurs and even to small business owners. Years of studying by the national SCORE office determined that the two things most needed by small businesses is money and mentoring, and not necessarily in that order.

“Owners who want to learn from others and go find resources to make their businesses better are more successful than those who don’t,” said Mikelson, Chapter Chair for SCORE in Albuquerque. “We operate a series of free monthly Roundtable discussions where business owners can get feedback from other owners on a project or problem they

might be working on in their own businesses. The sharing of information is critical.”

However, the mentoring that the SCORE volunteers offer is just as valuable.

Nathan Dodge of Albuquerque took a risk in 2011 when he wanted to put his own knowledge of the fast-food restaurant business to work as an owner. He founded YoBar off of Golf Course Road on Albuquerque’s West Side. With the help of SCORE he is running his yogurt bar, where patrons buy up to 13 flavors of yogurt and then choose their toppings from a wall of delicious choices. He has two employees.

“I had worked in fast food, but have wanted to get my idea off the ground on my own too,” he said. “There are going to be bumps in the road, I know that. My hope is that things will keep improving and that I have a good enough product that people love.”

With the mentoring aspect helping business people with advice, there is the money issue to deal with and while SCORE isn’t a lending institution, it does help people understand how to get

access to capital and how to market themselves better. All of these things can add up to better cash flow, client acquisition and keep a business even mildly prosperous, said Mikelson.

These days, many of the people SCORE helps are what the market economy calls, “unintentional entrepreneurs.” These are people, who for whatever reason, found themselves out of a job, either through layoffs at their companies or were working for people or companies who didn’t weather the economic storm well and went belly up. In this case, SCORE has seen that the resilient people who have vision and want to kick-start their dreams will take the chance.

Even the gainfully employed come to SCORE to consider their alternatives, Mikelson said. “Some people want to turn a hobby into a business,” he said.

That’s where SCORE can be valuable. The best advice a person gets might be from a person who has made a mistake or two and can help others avoid the same missteps.

Sometimes, said Mikelson, the mentors might even convince

people that their business idea is not ready for launching. That is often difficult. Nobody wants to be told that it isn’t going to work. But honesty can save many people a lot of heartache he said.

“If a business plan can be retooled, then we help them do that,” he said.

“SCORE helped me get focused,” said YoBar owner Dodge. “I had a business plan, but my mentor really got into that business plan in great detail. The people at SCORE showed me how to figure out hard number counts to see exactly what my costs were going to be. I also had a forecast. They showed me whether or not this was really going to work.”

After about 13 months of planning, Dodge opened his doors. “I was tired of working to make a lot of money for someone else. I needed to do this and I wanted to do it right.”

With the help of SCORE, he said, “it feels right.”

Visit Albuquerque SCORE’s web site at Albuquerque.score.org for more information or call them at (505) 248-8232.

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By Barb Armijo

Terrie Murphy is in the third phase of life. Originally from Kansas she started out

in specialty sporting goods, then became a therapist working for the University of New Mexico and now finds herself owner of Earth-works, a small specialized garden maintenance company,

While growing up in Kansas City she always liked spring-cleaning the outside more than the inside. That love evolved into greening up all things green and weeding out all things weedy. For her, spring, is about sprucing up and preparing for what is to bloom.

Her love of the outdoors gave her a passion for the business of landscaping, which she started as Earthworks in 1995. A short time before that she felt she had done as much therapy as she could handle and wanted to find a new direction. She began her new career in gardening as an assistant in a small a lawn maintenance company one day a week taking care of flowerbeds. She spent a single summer working at Osuna nursery and developed a friendship with then owner Chang Ahn. He was very helpful in teaching me about

plants and I did a lot of on the job training.

“When I was a kid I would go out and clean up the spring bed near where I lived,” she said. “It wasn’t like I came from a family that loved gardening. Maybe we grew a few zinnias or something.”

That didn’t keep her from doing what she loved. So she taught herself things about plants and researched when necessary. If she found plants she did not understand she took the leaves to Ahn who guided her learning. She has a natural creative eye and found that her unconventional approach was appreciated by her clients, who grew by word of mouth.

“I know how to learn,” she said. “And that’s how everyone should approach their gardens and their landscapes. People want to turn everything into a science. But plants don’t play by all the rules. Sometimes you just have to know what you like, what looks good and go from there.”

It did not take long for her to develop her own arm protection for thorny plants. Armadillos are protective gardening sleeves, which are perfect for the toughest pruning and clean-up jobs. It is two layers of 10 ounce outer fabric and 6 ounce army duck inner fabric for

softness that slip over the arm up to the arm pit with a Velco wrist band. “I developed the design out of need to protect my arms.

Murphy turns 60 this year and she said she doesn’t do much of the actual heavy lifting at her business anymore. Her assistant Felix Yawakia has been with her for the last five years and their motto is “anything but grass.” Her role now is as a technical advisor and creative consultant for her customers to get all that they want out of their landscapes.

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• Begin regular deep watering twice a week now to build up a water pocket for plants to utilize in summer’s heat. Do not wait for 80-degree temperatures to turn on the irrigation! Plants will be stronger and more drought-resistant if you attend to their water needs in the spring. Our heavy spring winds are a serious desiccant. As they say, water is the staff of life.

• A drip emitter is calibrated to release a certain amount of water per hour. For example, if you have

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• Clean up the garden and prune summer blooming plants. Spring bloomers such as forsythia, lilacs and Spanish broom should not be pruned until after they bloom or you’ll cut off most of the flowers.

• Don’t be afraid to prune the roses! Cutting them “improperly” is more important than not cutting them at all. Except for cutting with hedge trimmers, that’s not a good idea. Plants, especially roses, are generally very forgiving creatures

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and respond positively to attention, even if it’s untutored. If the rose pruning books are intimidating, then put them down and go out and cut away all the dead wood and roughly the top one-third of the plant. Read about climbers; they need some specialized attention. Gradually try to develop a sense of what the plant wants, regardless of what the books say. As in any relationship, the sensing of another’s needs takes time to develop.

• GET DIRTY! Soil health is far more important than supplemental fertilizers. Get on the internet and read all about something called, “mycorrhize.” Use composts and other non-gravel mulches around your plants to promote the propagation and well-being of these vital fungi. Compost will gradually work itself into the soil without a lot of digging and tilling, which disturbs existing mycorrhize.

• Don’t rush to plant tender summer annuals such as impatience, coleus or other fleshy plants. Given the erratic nature of Southwest springs, planting annuals around May 1 is a good hedge position, regardless of what’s showing up in the nurseries. Most plants come from California or other warmer climes and have no jacket to don if temps dip into the freezing zone. Planting perennials in early spring is fine

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• DON’T shop your local specialty nursery for information and then go buy the same plant at the discount center! Well-schooled information is a result of a financial and temporal investment on the part of local garden center owners and their staff. Say thanks by paying a little more and maybe something quite unexpectedly wonderful will come to you in response!

“Nature is just bursting forth to meet the sun’s clarion call after its winter ruminative siesta,” she said. “As part of nature we feel those same rhythms in our own bodies.”

Perhaps the most lovely words of gardening wisdom comes from Murphy when she goes back to her own love of spring cleaning the spring bed in Kansas City as a child and in how she learned about how New Mexicans care for their desert gardens.

“Put down your book, get outside, get dirty, and pay attention to what’s going on within and without you,” she said. “The oldest and possibly wisest cure for depression was to walk in nature or to work in the garden. Get dirty; be happy!”

By Kathy Cranage

Nothing tastes better than vegetables picked fresh from your own garden. Here

is a simple plan for everyone no matter how much space one has to grow in.

PlanningThere are many factors affecting

the success of your vegetable garden. The traditional method is to plant long, orderly rows. Most gardeners now plant in beds due to space limitations. The beds

need to be small enough so you can easily reach in to weed and harvest without stepping on the bed. If you raise your beds 8-12 inches, you can improve drainage in clay soils, amend sandy soil and the soil will be warmer in cold weather. Location is very important to provide the most sunny, open space.

Measure the space available, drawing your beds and paths for a total growing space on graph paper. Estimate the number of plants based on planting directions. Then design for the longest harvest

possible, early varieties inter-planted or rotated with later ones. This also economizes on space as do trellises for sprawling plants like pole beans. Add poly or wire hoops to support floating row covers, shade cloth or plastic-film season extenders. And always leave room for the unexpected package of pass-along seeds. Many vegetables thrive in containers; and are labeled as such at your local nursery.

Putting extra effort into preparing your soil before planting is essential for success. It’s best to wait until the soil is relatively dry to begin preparing your soil in spring. Dig or fork the beds to break up compacted soil, remove rocks and weeds and rake the surface smooth. Soil in the vegetable garden should be loose and include organic matter. If this is a new bed or an old one, you might have your soil tested by sending it to NMSU’s lab. Directions can be accessed here http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-114.html or by calling your local extension office. Composting is a great way to add fertility and organic material to poor soil.

PlantingList the plants you want to

grow, learn about their needs and compare these to your growing conditions. There are abundant

sources for planning what to grow. Consult NMSU Extension Service’s How To publications such as the one located here for the home vegetable gardener: http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/circ457.pdf.

Incorporate flowers and herbs in with vegetables in an ornamental fashion so that the garden is both functional and ascetically pleasing. This style of garden is known as a potager.

WateringVegetables need consistent water

to produce successfully. If you have a large garden, you may want to consider a drip system or soaker hoses attached to a timer. This will ensure that your plants get an even watering without getting the leaves wet. Remember water needs change throughout the season so don’t just set it and forget it.

Vegetable gardening can be great fun and it is truly rewarding to enjoy delicious food from your own garden. With these basic tips, you are well on your way.

Kathy Cranage is a master gardener.


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By Vickie Frye

The Albuquerque Garden Center is unknown to a lot of people. That is a shame as

it is a beautiful facility, surrounded by lovely gardens and is one of its kind. Garden Centers in other cities are owned by the city or county governments while the Albuquerque Council of Garden Clubs is a non-profit operated by a council.

This Council was formed in 1950 by a group of garden clubs and plant societies as an educational and social center. The rooms, gardens and full kitchen are available for rent for weddings, receptions, meetings and parties. The gardens are available for tours to individuals, groups and school classes. Plant sales, a garden tour, a rummage sale and seasonal events also fund the facility. It is a wonderful place that should be enjoyed by all.

The Albuquerque Garden Center is located at 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE, in Los Altos Park. You can contact the Center at (505) 296-6020 or at www.albuquerquegardencenter.org.

Albuquerque Area Master Gardeners are members of the Albuquerque Council of Garden Clubs. For more than 30 years, they have been a volunteer group located in our city. Master Gardeners operate under the umbrella of the New Mexico State

University and the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service.

Master Gardeners hold their educational classes at the center as well as operate the Master Gardener Hotline. Citizens can call the “Hotline,” and have their horticultural questions answered or get help with the challenges of gardening in New Mexico. A room dedicated to the “Hotline”, was included in a 1994 remodel of the facility. It is located next to the non-profit Garden Shop in the Center.

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God, I pray you are the one that can finally help me, people think I'm nuts. I have been fighting these tiny little black things (so small they almost look like dirt) for five months. They get in my clothes, on my dog, in my hair, food, bed, everywhere. They get in my private areas. These brought in along with them little red tiny dots that bite. Now, when I go to bed at night (I think these are the eggs) there are tiny, TINY LITTLE yellowish white things that look like macaroni, almost transparent. NOBODY WILL BELIEVE ME! ...

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Carry the two ounce Greenbug for People with you to make sure you always have protection and apply it to your skin freely.

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that may be more resilient in the atmosphere. Pesticides have been linked to Parkinson’s disease as well as some genital abnormalities in babies. It is perfectly logical to come to the conclusion that exposure to pesticides can cause many of the symptoms people who suffer from IBBS are complaining about.

There is evidence coming out now that IBBS might be caused from eating genetically modified (GM) foods. This is going to require a lot more study, but the implication is that the chemicals in the GM foods can cause your nervous system to send messages to your brain that something is biting you or crawling on your skin. This is certainly not a psychological disorder, but a physical disorder caused by the chemicals. You may want to start eating organic foods and stay away from any GM foods if possible. Realistically it may not be possible to avoid them all as the food makers aren't required to label their foods as genetically modified at the present time. Shop at health food stores whenever possible and avoid any meat that comes from factory farms as it is loaded with chemicals. Never let a pest control person spray pesticides in your home. Around

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While Spring may have started March 20, my eyes and nose sent the

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The American Academy of Al-lergy, Asthma and Immunology suggests the following to assist you in your battle against the allergens:

• Avoid allergens and molds as much as possible. Instead of walk-ing outside in the park or on a hiking trail, try walking in the local shopping mall. Besides the lack of allergen exposure, the elements will be more comfortable as well.

• When you have to go outside try to avoid grassy areas, especially areas with freshly cut grass or areas with lots of foliage.

• Keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drift-ing into your home.

• Refrigerated air and a dehumidi-fier can help keep air clean, cool and dry. Avoid swamp coolers.

• Be aware of local pollen count and avoid outdoor activity on days when it is high. Most television weather reports will provide this information.

• When high smog levels exist, be aware of those levels and take ap-

propriate measures such as staying indoors or limiting activity.

• Plan your vacation at the beach rather than the mountains. Pollen counts are much lower at the beach near the ocean.

• When you must mow or rake wear a paper respiratory mask to lower your exposure.

• Be aware that pollens and mold can collect on items drying on the clothesline so use your dryer.

• Shower after being outdoors to remove any pollen and mold that may be left clinging to your skin and hair.

• Take medications as prescribed in the recommended dosage. Even if your symptoms are severe, stick with the recommended amounts of medication. Don't think if one tablet is good, then two tablets are better.

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My favorite person associated with the Civil War in New Mexico was

not a soldier, but a soldier’s wife, Louisa Hawkins Canby. At age 19, she had married a dashing West Point cadet, Edward R.S. Canby, and over the next 20 years followed him to various duty stations across the American West.

One of these was at Santa Fe where Col. Canby was serving as the U.S. military commander of New Mexico at the outbreak of the Civil War. He had acquired a large house in the capital so his wife could be comfortable while he was away on campaign duty.

In early 1862 a Confederate force launched from El Paso began moving up the Rio Grande Valley. To oppose it, Col. Canby concentrated his troops at Ft. Craig south of Socorro. At the nearby river ford of Valverde, his men were defeated on Feb. 21.

While they remained bottled up inside the fort, the Confederate

army stormed north, seizing Albuquerque without firing a shot and occupying Santa Fe on March 11.

Only civilians, including Louisa Canby, were still there, the small Union garrison and territorial officials having fled. The Confederate flag flew over the Plaza just a few days, though.

Advance troops of the invading forces pushed eastward toward Glorieta Pass where they met in battle a combined army of soldiers from Ft. Union and Colorado volunteers.

Knowing that Confederate wounded would be brought back to Santa Fe, Louisa Canby converted the spacious home of hers into a hospital.

When some Santa Feans objected to aiding the enemy, Louisa answered: “Whether friend or foe, the wounded must be cared for. They are the sons of some dear mother.”

They were also the men who had defeated her husband at Valverde!

Soon Confederate surgeons and the injured began arriving. Treatment was primitive. Wounds were dressed and amputations performed on shattered limbs without anesthesia. Louisa filled the dual role of hospital supervisor and nurse.

Then word came that a fair number of soldiers lay beside the

road from Glorieta, unable to reach Santa Fe owing to the exhaustion or loss of blood.

Daily thereafter Louisa Canby was seen driving her carriage along the route delivering food, water and blankets to the needy men.

Since horse drawn ambulances were unavailable to transport them, she obtained several farm wagons. In these she rigged hammocks of tent cloth, so the wounded could travel in comfort. One of the wounded soldiers reported later that her ingenuity in this endeavor “doubtless saved many lives.”

Having suffered heavy losses at Valverde, the Rebel troops shortly began a withdrawal southward and

out of New Mexico. In decades following the Civil

War, surviving Confederates of the ill-fated New Mexico campaign held periodic reunions in San Antonio, Texas. For the one 1893, an attempt was made to find and invite Louise Canby to attend.

The reason given was: “She endeared herself to us by her kind treatment of our sick and wounded. And we still entertain remembrance and esteem for her as the Angel of Santa Fe.

There is no evidence that Mrs. Canby ever responded to the invitation, or if she even received it.

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Home is meant to be a haven of safety and comfort, but for adults 65 and older, hazards in a home pose a serious threat to their health and independence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that half of all falls in older adults happen at home and every 35 minutes, someone in this population group dies as a result of their injuries.

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• Stair rails: Install railings on stairs, including basement stairs, and consider railings on both sides of the stairs.

• Lighting: Increase the wattage of light bulbs for ambient and task lighting, while being careful to not increase glare. Add lamps in areas where tasks are commonly performed, such as a dining room table for bill paying or a living room chair for knitting or reading. Add nightlights in the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom, as it takes time for eyes to adjust from darkness to bright light and this transition can increase the risk of falls.

• Reduce glare: Eliminate or minimize glare by changing curtains to filter the sunlight, trying different wattages or styles of light bulbs, putting table cloths on glass tables, using low gloss polish or wax on floors and furniture, and if there is glare on the stairs, adding additional ambient light along the stairs.

• Entrances: Install a shelf at the main entrance door to hold items when locking and unlocking the door and install lever handles, as they require less grip strength and can be opened with an elbow or forearm if the person is carrying items, such as groceries.

• Clear Walkways: Remove things you can trip over, such as papers, books, clothes, and shoes, from stairs and places where you walk, and tack telephone cords and appliance cords along walls to remove them from walkways.

• Climbing: Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool. If an older adult does have to climb to reach spaces or for over-head tasks, consider a reacher device or a step stool with a handle that offers more stability than a standard step stool or climbing up on a chair.

• Increase contrast: Avoid low contrasting items, such as a white bathtub surrounded by white tiled walls, and dark plates on dark placemats on a dark table, as this can make it difficult for someone with low vision to find the plate. Adding contrast is as simple as a blue tub mat in a white bathtub or painting the edge of the steps a contrasting color from the rest of the step surface.

• Heat safety: As we move into the summer season, it’s also important to check for air conditioners or fans. Older adults are at an increased risk for complications from hot and humid weather, including heat stroke and dehydration.

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There are always some cutting edge trends in fashion that cause confusion in the mar-

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Hi-Gloss and How to Wear ItAnything shiny, sequined,

sparkling or embossed is perfect for spring galas and events. Luxe embroidery and sequined or beaded garments are wonderful to add a show-stopping aspect to your spring wardrobe. Liquid gold and liquid silver fabrications are all over the marketplace, and drape beautifully on the body. Also look for pearly or opalescent colors in uncomplicated silhouettes.

Remember that one shiny piece is sufficient; you don't want to look like a blinking traffic light when you step outside. If you decide to shine all over, stay with a monochromatic

look where all garments are the same color.

Look for iridescence in blouses or dresses. Think moonlit water for a soft, flowing look. Soft, printed chiffons with beading details provide a nice diversion as well.

Mixed MediaThis is probably the most cutting

edge trend in fashion this spring – but the hardest to coordinate together and wear. One way to wear this look is to combine two, three or four patterns all with the same color story such as black and white, navy and white, and/or pink and blue. You combine a stripe, a floral, and damask as long as the color values are similar. Beware, as this can be tricky. But if you pull it off it can also be a dynamic look. An easier way to achieve this look is with stripes and florals. Make sure the colors are all coordinated and are of the same intensity. Only attempt this if you are on the slender side, as mixing florals can also add visual pounds. Engineered prints can also do this.

A third trend which is my favorite is to pick a very retro, think MOD print in a pant, and couple it with a dynamic top that features cutouts or embroidery detailing. The cutouts create a color contrast, with your skin being the contrasting color.

Spring Pants and ShortsThe perfect way to elongate your

leg is to go with a high-waisted pant. It conveys a very ‘In Charge’ attitude. A high-waisted pant works best with a fuller leg, higher heel and/or high wedge shoe. Alter your hemline to accommodate a higher shoe for an extremely dramatic presence. Proportion is key with a high-waisted pant so couple it with a short, cropped jacket to complete the look.

If you are blessed with long legs that look great and have the courage,

purchase a great pair of city shorts. This is not the city short of years ago that went almost to the knee. Today they are wide-legged shorts in luxurious fabrics that hit mid thigh. Couple it with a 2 ½-inch to 3-inch platform peep toe pump.

If you have great legs, now is the time to flaunt them. Sally Hanson has a fabulous leg makeup spray that actually stays on until you wash it off. It evens out the skin tone to make your legs look extra sexy. Enjoy the warmer days, and don't be afraid to take a risk with fashion.

Taking Up the Latest Trendsfashionmaven

Cris Abbott

Cris Abbott has more than 30 years ofexperience in the fashion business and is a proud fahionista. Go to WorthNY.comand click “Fashion Show” or she can be

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By Chrissy Pease

While the internet is a great resource to educate yourself

about hearing loss and hearing aids, there is much caution when taking the next step and actually “purchasing” hearing

aids online.There are many reasons why

a person with hearing loss does not choose to seek help for their

hearing loss. Cost is one of the main reasons people hesitate to invest in hearing aids even though hearing aids might help them hear better and improve their quality of life.

There are some medical insurances that do cover or help cover the cost of hearing aids but for many people this is not an option which leads to “shopping for the best price” or

“the cheapest deal”. Purchasing hearing aids online may save you a few hundred dollars up front, but be advised you may be sacrificing many things including hearing safety.

Money saved up front will almost certainly be spent (and more) down the line when you are in need of follow-up care in order to get wearing satisfaction from your hearing aids. Most hearing aids today are highly sophisticated, digital instruments that need adjustments, deep cleaning and possibly reprogramming at least every six months. Hearing aids should be purchased from qualified, trained audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. Hearing aids purchased online will not provide full improvement the way hearing aids that are properly prescribed will.

A successful fitting of hearing instruments depends on many factors beyond simply buying the right hearing aids for your hearing loss.

Following are examples of the steps needed to insure a successful fitting:

• An audiologist or hearing instrument specialist will evaluate your hearing with a complete test.

• Hearing aids are then programmed by the hearing professional based on the results of the hearing test.

• The hearing care professional looks for a “proper fit”

• After purchase and fitting care; fine tuning and adjustments need to be made and hearing should be tested once a year.

Hearing aids today are complex, digital devices that only a qualified hearing care professional can prescribe based on your hearing needs.

Chrissy Pease is the Regional Marketing Coordinator Sandia Hearing Aids/ SoundPoint Audiology (505) 565-7244.


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To make reservations for the an-nual Hall of Fame event call Lori at 505-514-7776.

Watch for the May issue of Prime Time where each person honored this year will be featured.

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Compulsive Gambling. Sandia Resort & Casino supports gambling responsibly. If you are experiencing problems caused by gambling, call NM Helpline 1.800.572.1142.

First TuesdayAlbuquerque Newcomers Club Welcome coffee, 10 AM. Make new friends and increase your social life. Sign up for monthly luncheons, speakers, dining out, outings, book and movie groups, bridge, walking, wine tastings, Men’s group and more. Meet at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Free. Call 321.6970 or visit, or visit albuquerquenewcomersclub.org.

First TuesdayMembers of the Community are invited to participate in an on-going Grief and Loss Support Group at 10 AM or 6 PM at Hospice Compassus Home Office at 6000 Uptown Blvd. Ste. 104. Refreshments will be provided. Any questions, call Joy at 332-0847

The “Albuquerque 50+ Employment Connection Job Club assists senior workers age 50 and over in their job hunt, 10-11:30AM. Services provided include: help with resumes, job searching and a weekly Job Club. Sponsored by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department; free. E-mail [email protected]. Call 505.222.4500.

Second ThursdayThe NM Alliance for Retired Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Council Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM.

Call 266.2505.

Fourth ThursdayAdoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, grandparents or for anyone with an adoption connection, 7 PM, at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Conference Room B, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE. Call 281.7227.

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email [email protected].

April 7Dog Training ClassesBeginning agility for fun class. Saturdays at 9 AM,Puppies before 6 months at 11:30 AM. April 6 Friday at 10 AM - 7 week course $100. Location: Animal Humane Main Campus615 Virginia St. SE. Instructor Jane Winkler 505 452-0939. [email protected]

April 14Free Fishing Derby at Tingley Beach, 6:30 AM-4 PM. Cast your line to see what you can catch. Prizes for tagged fish. Fishing licenses are required. Free event. Call 311, visit cabq.gov/biopark.

April 14Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico, Lovelace Health System and AnyLab Test Now! Offers Free Prostate ScreeningProstate Cancer Support Association

of New Mexico, Lovelace Health System and AnyLab Test Now are sponsoring a no-cost Prostate Screening event on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lovelace Radiation Oncology at 4650 Jefferson Lane, NE.The screening includes a blood PSA test and a

rectal exam. This screening is for any man over the age of 50, or over the age of 40 if African American or if there’s a history of prostate cancer. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 727-8974 for a reservation.

April 21Founders Day Fiesta in Old Town, noon-5:30 PM. Each year thousands gather in Old Town to celebrate the birthday of Albuquerque. This year, a wide range of entertainment and activities will keep the crowds amused while they learn about our history and those who contributed to our unique culture. Free. Call 311, visit cabq.gov.

DANCE

TuesdaysCrazy Eights Square Dance Club, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawkins NE. Call Bill at 881.0137.

50 Plus tap dancing classes & jazz exercise. Marshall Performing Arts, 2637 Texas Street NE. Call for information, 299.7671, marshallperformingarts.com.

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Every SaturdayNutritional EducationSaturdays 10-11am • FREE Talk on How to Improve Health through FoodSpace is limited, RSVP: 505-934-2510.Neurological Integration Clinic Saturdays 11 AM-5 PM • FREEHealing Clinic for Adults with Disabilities and for Children When nothing else has worked to heal the body visit www.BowenworkTherapy.com for more information. Ideal for people who suffer from PTSD, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, MS, Parkinson’s and other conditions. Space is limited, RSVP: 505-934-2510

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Friday 11 AM to 4 PM300 Valencia SE Call Zara or Roberta at 505.260.8100 for information

April 25-26 2012 Conference on Hearing Loss, 8 AM-4 PM (registration at 7am daily). Keynote Speakers: Lou Ferrigno & CJ

Jones; featured Presenters: Howard Rosenblum & Dr. Sam Trychin. At the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana NE. For more information, visit cdhh.state.nm.us/COHL/2012.aspx. Or email Rhiannon Sykes-Chavez at [email protected].

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MondaysThe Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus invites women singers in the Albuquerque area who enjoy acapella singing and performing to rehearsals on Mondays from 7-10 PM, at The Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE. Visit enchantedmesa.org or call 323.7960.First FridayThe American Recorder Society meets at 7:15 PM in the adult annex at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. All skills levels welcome. Call 228.8196 or visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

Santa Fe Saturday, April 147 PM La Sociedad Folklorica de Santa Fe, Nuevo Mejico will be holding its 72nd annual Baile de Cascarones (Egg Shell) Dance with old time traditional Northern New Mexico music at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Tickets sold at the door, $15 percouple and $10 for singles. Call (505) 983 7839.

April 20Blaine Sprouse, Peter Feldman, Wayne Shrubusall, Grassroots concert at South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 7 PM. Tickets, 15. Make reservations by calling, 298.5589 or email [email protected]. Visit [email protected].

April 15MUSIC IN CORRALES 20011-2012 (25th) SeasonVenue: Historic Old San Ysidro Church966 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM 87048Advance tickets Frame-n-Art (898-0660) $22; door $25 ALASDAIR FRASER, and NATALIE HAAS Sun. Apr. 15, 2012 7:30 PMScottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is recognized as one of the greatest Scottish fiddle-players, and American cellist Natalie Haas matches him note for note in talent. When they play, there is the hint of heather wafting about, or the cool mists of the Highlands. Then in an instant it’s a rollicking, joyous jig or bagpipes filling the air. With their flawless musical symmetry, Fraser and Haas provide the perfect culmination to a very special anniversary year. Program To be announced

May 6The Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) celebrates their 40th season with music from Spain and


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Singles Over 60Albuquerque Singles Over Sixty,

(SOS), is a Meetup group where singles over the age of 59 can make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

Visit: http://www.meetup.com/abqsos/ and click on,”Join” if you would like to attend any of the SOS events. Here is April sched-ule, more events may be added to it later.Mondays9:45 AM The Monday Marchers12 PM Golf of Course1 PM Line Dancing ImproversWednesdays5 PM Social DancingThursdays

9 AM Line Dancing Beginners9:45 AM Walkers & Brunchers10 AM Line Dance Intermediate

Fridays7 PM Social DancingSaturdays1 PM Lunch & Canasta

Other April Events Tue 2nd @ 7 PM Book ClubSun 8th @ 1 PM StrollSun 8th @ 2:30 PM Tea DanceWed 11th @ 1:30 Movie & PieSun 15th @ 12 PM Brunch

Tue 24th Hiking TripWed 25th @ 12 PM Movie & Pie

Latin America. 2 PM at the National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St. SW. A history of APO will be on display in the lobby, as well as birthday cake at intermission. After the concert, enjoy light appetizers and a chance to mingle with musicians and former conductors. Music to be performed include works by Moncayo, Piazzola, Marquez, De Falla, and Ginastera.Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. (505) 271-4592 or www.nmapo.org

May 12Westside Concert Chorale, directed by John Clark, presents its spring concert, “Everything’s Coming Up…….Singing!”, Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 PM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, and on Sunday, May 13, at 3 PM at West Mesa Christian Church, 8821 Golf Course Rd NW (near Golf Course and Paradise), Albuquerque. The program includes sacred and secular selections such as Lullaby of Broadway; a selection from the Oratorio, Samson, by Handel; Chattanooga Choo Choo; and Elijah Rock, a spiritual. Tickets are available at the door for $7 seniors and students and $12 adults.

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Second SaturdaysFamily FunDays at Balloon Museum highlighting different themes like

science, flight, weather & art, and hands-on fun each month. Call, 768.6028.

SPIRITSundaysPrayers for World Peace with Gen Kelsang Gomlam, practical Buddhist teachings to nourish compassion and wisdom, 10–11:30 AM. Free; donations welcome. At Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico, 8701 Comanche NE. Call 292.5293, visit meditationinnewmexico.org:

THEATRE

April 3Arlo Guthrie: Boy’s Night Out, at KiMo Theatre, 7:30 PM. Three generations of Guthrie boys on stage! One of the great 20th century American folk singers and consummate storytellers—with his son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie, and longtime collaborator, Terry a La Berry for an evening of folk favorites, amusing stories, and anecdotes. Arlo carries on the musical legacy of his famous father, Woody Guthrie. Tickets, $39-$59, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

April 11- 16The Music Man Jr. A Musical Comedy, at KiMo Theatre. April 11, 10 AM; April 12, 10 AM & 12:30 PM; April 13, 10 AM & 12:30 PM; April 14, 2 PM; April 15, 2 PM; April 16, 10 AM. Following a fast-talking traveling

salesman, Harold Hill, and his visit to River City, Iowa, where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, "The Think System," or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Tickets, $10 - $12, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

April 18Film screening at the KiMo, The Grapes of Wrath (1940, not rated), 7 PM. Mayor Richard J. Berry invites you

to celebrate New Mexico's Centennial. Free admission. A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Director John Ford shot on locations near Laguna Pueblo and Gallup, N.M.

April 27ArcAttack "If MIT had a marching band, this would be it!" -Howie Mandel, 8 PM. Creators of the original Singing Tesla Coils, the crew of ArcAttack uses their high tech wizardry to generate an electrifying performance. Tickets, $15-$20, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.


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It is the time of year when you climb back into your skin and step outside for activity. With

that comes bruising especially if you find yourself pruning thorny bushes in the garden. One poke is all it takes to made an unsightly bruise.

Arnica has been a long favorite of mine for anything from mild bruising to serious muscle pain. It is the most simple to locate for purchase, but not necessarily the best solution. Mix arnica in blends for muscle strain, as it seems to make a lasting difference. It is used topically, with the exception

of an oral homeopathic version that comes extremely diluted and in very small pellets. Arnica is not safe to take orally unless under the care of an herbalist or physician. My recommendation when going solo is to use the topical version.

Calendula is especially great for cuts. It protects wonderfully against viruses and bacteria in a gentle non-toxic fashion. Calendula is high in flavonoids, plant antioxidants that combat free radicals in the body. Calendula is often used to fight inflammation and cool hot skin. This herb is so nourishing and kind to skin, that it is the most common baby cream additive for commercial “natural” products.

Comfrey is a wonderful cream for serious bruising or bone and tissue damage. It is not to be used on children or open skin, due to the strong alkaloids it contains, which are harsh on the liver. Even through continued topical use, these alkaloids can gain access to the liver and cause problems. Because of this risk, it is best to use comfrey products for acute injuries, not to treat chronic conditions.

Cabbage is great if you are at home. It will help a bruise because it has anti-inflammatory agents that

are great orally and topically. Cut up some fresh cabbage and put some aside to cover your injury. Then, make Cabbage stew! Add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, celery, eggplant, sea salt and water and you have soup for dinner and cut cabbage for your injury.

I was trained to “always move blood.” If you don’t have a practitioner to bleed your bruise, keep in mind that rubbing the borders of the injury can be very beneficial. Pick a cream that carries one of the ingredients I’ve introduced above, or purchase all three at your health food store and mix a custom blend for each case, with a bit of almond or olive oil. Heating the oil just a bit to encourage comfort and movement. Don’t ice your bruises that are older than a few hours; instead use gentle heat. The caution here is to not further damage the skin and tissues, but to encourage the movement of the pooling and stagnant blood. Take your time with brand new serious injuries. Over time you can massage them and flush the tissue.

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The 19 Pueblos of New Mexi-co opened the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) in

August, 1976 to showcase the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people. Our permanent collection of artifacts provides a narrative of Pueblo life from 300 A.D. to current time.

The environment at IPCC provides a spiritual and peaceful respite for visitors. Its architecture resembles that of ancient Chaco Canyon’s Pueblo Bonito or “Great House.” Monumental murals painted by renowned Pueblo artists grace the interior of the Center’s Plaza area which serves as the centerpiece for weekly traditional dance performances and storytelling by Pueblo and other tribes from North and South America.

Changing exhibition galleries feature works by traditional and contemporary American Indian artists, traveling exhibitions, private collections and special collections belonging to IPCC as well as other contributors.

Guided tours include a walking tour through the

exhibition galleries, museum and plaza. In the mini theater visitors can view at their leisure, films

featuring the ground-breaking muralist Pablita Velarde (Santa Clara Pueblo) and the famous San Ildefonso potter, Maria Martinez.

Jemez clay sculptor/potter, Kathleen Wall is IPCC’s artist in residence and throughout the spring

and summer, visitors can interact with her while she works in her onsite studio. Her schedule will be announced online or by calling the

Center’s guest relations desk.Other amenities located at IPCC

are the Pueblo Harvest Café and Shumakolowa Gifts. Guests will enjoy experiencing the native fusion cuisine at the café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A fine selection of ales, wine and spirits are on the menu including the award winning Tewa (Indian) Taco. Each weekend from late spring throughout the summer, the patio is alive with live music performed by Albuquerque’s finest bands.

Known for its selection of authentic, Native handcrafted and handmade items, Shumakolowa

Gifts carries a large selection of books, videos and music and works by renowned Native artists.

Since its inception, IPCC has educated and entertained close to seven million visitors from all walks of life who are seeking a “Pueblo Experience,” to enrich their travels. In addition, IPCC continues to play a key role advancing the Pueblo people’s interest in perpetuating their culture with dignity and respect for future generations to come.

Gateway to 19 Pueblos of New Mexico

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Mission

To preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and

respect, the accomplishments and evolving history of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.

100 Years of State and Fed-eral Policy: The Impact on Pueblo Nations

Showing until February 2013. Audiences will learn through

interactive displays, the challenges that Pueblos face and the impact on their lives resulting from policies that have been passed down through the decades from governments other than their own.

Saints of the PueblosA collection of 23 retablos created by

renowned santero, Charles M. Carrillo depicting the patron saint of each Pueblo including four ancestral pueblos no longer inhabited. The exhibition also includes the meaning of “feast days” and history of catholic churches on pueblo lands.

Gathering the CloudsCloses August 31, 2012The Pueblo textiles and pottery

in this exhibition express the deep interconnection between Pueblo spirituality, art and nature. The textiles and pottery span the years from the mid 1800s to contemporary time. The Pueblo textiles are from the collection of Dr. Gregory Schaaf and the Tewa Hopi pottery is from the Blair Pottery Collection.

A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne, The Zuni WorldFrom October 1, 2012 – October, 2013

This exhibition examines through Zuni art, song and stories how geologic/topographic maps created over the past 500 years, are different from the indigenous concept of “place.”

2012 Public ProgramsOur public programs are offered

throughout the year and are designed to appeal to all ages. Among the many learning and entertainment opportunities are the popular traditional Native American dances performed every weekend throughout the year and the seasonal signature events in the spring and fall. Other programs scheduled for this year are:• Pueblo Artist Workshop Series • Monthly Brown Bag Lecture Series• 100 Years Exhibition Panel Discussions (supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation)• Children’s summer camp• Indian Art Markets (April & October)• Children’s Art Show• American Indian Week (April)• Balloon Fiesta Week (October)• From Field to Feast (October)

Admission$6 adult $5.50 senior $3 student $4 New Mexico residentOpen all week – closed major holidaysIndian Pueblo Cultural Center2401 12th St. NWAlbuquerque, NMToll free: 505-866-855-7902www.indianpueblo.org

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