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The Full Retirement Age was originally 65. As a result of 1983 legislation, it has been increasing in stages until it reaches 67 in about eight years. It is currently 66, for individuals born between 1943 and 1954. Some politicians and oth-ers have proposed increasing it by another two to three years.

People choose to take Social Security retirement and/or spousal benefits at various ages, based on their own diverse needs and cir-cumstances. The FRA significantly affects the financial consequences of those choices. As media sources (including Prime Time), private businesses, think tanks, and others have devoted increasing attention to ways of maximizing Social Security benefits, many people have become more aware of three such conse-

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If individuals delay taking their retirement benefits until after reach-ing FRA, to as late as age 70, they earn delayed retirement credits that increase their monthly payment amount by about 8 percent a year.

With respect to pre-FRA work income, if it exceeds specified levels, the individual’s monthly benefit pay-ments will be reduced. These same reductions apply to spousal benefits if a spouse takes them before FRA. However, spousal benefits cannot earn delayed retirement credits.

A lesser known but highly sig-nificant consequence of the FRA involves “Deemed Applications.” Under Social Security’s often arcane rules, when individuals apply for retirement or spousal benefits but have not yet reached their FRA, they are deemed to have applied for both retirement and spousal benefits (including divorced spouses). As a

result, for example, many applicants for spousal benefits are unsuspect-ingly forced into early retirement reductions and denied the future opportunity to obtain delayed retire-ment credits on their own retirement benefits.

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In 1976, The Vortex Theatre began operations in a warehouse on an alley coated with broken glass.

Two years later, it reappeared in a con-verted pool hall with a leaky roof and a moldy basement. Now, after more than a third of a century of continuous, year-round production, The Vortex is moving to a newer building with inno-vations such as a dedicated rehearsal studio, dry storage and its own parking lot. And, after decades of renting, the theater’s board has purchased this new Vortex at 2900 Carlisle NE.

Over its 38 years, the theater’s mis-sion has undergone equally dramatic changes.

When The Vortex was founded, it was the city’s only “black box” theater. Such “black boxes” have always involved a few key features: space that was converted (rather than purpose-built), flexible seating and staging (rearranged to suit each play’s specific needs), small capaci-ties (fewer than 99 seats for reasons of royalty contracts) and intimacy. Above all, intimacy. When you go to a black box theater, you rarely enjoy lavish production values. But you can count on being close to the actors or the action.

In terms of artistic policy, The

Vortex’s founding belief was that good plays would draw audiences. And “good” meant much the same in 1976 as it does today - plays with artistic values; stories exploring different lives and lifestyles; timeless clas-sics alternating with contemporary experiments; and language covering the spectrum of human speech, from the raunchiest profanity to the most high-flown poetry.

If this artistic mission has stayed constant over 414 productions, during the past decade the theater has ex-panded its operations in many ways.

• Increased professionalism, mean-ing that actors, directors, designers and others at the theater don’t have to work for free.

• Greater emphasis on education and youth, with student matinees for thousands of school children around the state and a youth theater program in collaboration with Theatre-in-the-Making.

• A continuing commitment to His-panic drama, including three Vortex productions of plays by Rudolfo Ana-ya at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, most famously his adaptation of his book “Bless Me, Ultima.”

• Touring, which took “Bless Me, Ultima” to eight cities in 2010, and “Macbeth” to the KiMo in 2013. More tours of Shakespeare and Anaya are in the offing.

• A passion for Shakespeare. Start-ing in 2010, after a series of very popular Shakespeare tragedies, The Vortex staged four seasons of “Will Power,” a summer repertory of three plays that became a local institution.

• Taking Shakespeare to an even broader possible audience with “Shakespeare on the Plaza,” a co-production with the City of Albuquer-que’s Cultural Services Division. For four weeks in June and July 2014, the stage of Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza will be the home of “Romeo and Juliet” reset in contemporary Albu-

querque and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the multicultural mezcla (or blend) of 19th- century New Mexico.

Small alternative theaters don’t al-ways survive. The Vortex has not only survived; it has flourished and grown. A new start in a new home seems like a reward for its productive past and a blessing for its expansive future.

David Richard Jones co-founded The Vortex in 1976 and returned to serve on its board from 2005 to the present. He invites everyone to find out more at www.vortexabq.org.

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Kathleen Raskob has been named executive director of OASIS, a nonprofit

focusing on providing lifelong learning, healthy living, and social engagement for those 50 and older. Raskob began her new role May 1.

In her more than 30 years of living in Albuquerque, Raskob has planted deep roots within the nonprofit community, first through volunteerism and then through leadership. Prior to joining OASIS, Raskob served as development director for Presbyterian Ear Institute. Before this, she was development director at Samaritan Counseling Center. She serves on the boards of the Albuquerque Library Foundation, People Living Through Cancer, and the Albuquerque Community Foundation.

Raskob said she is eager to begin working with OASIS because of its commitment to learning and service opportunities for older adults, who can often feel disengaged from their community. OASIS offers a broad array of classes, most about 90 minutes long, including programs in the arts, humanities, current events, and health and wellness. “These classes help feed the mind and soul,” she said. “In fact, I just came out of a class about the Affordable Care Act, which is a very important topic.”

Additionally, the organization gives older adults the opportunity to invest in others through programs such as the Veterans History Project, a partnership with the Library of Congress, which collects oral histories from veterans of all ages. Through the Intergenerational Tutoring Program, elementary students at

Albuquerque and Rio Rancho public schools receive critical help from volunteers.

“These 120 volunteers are trying to make a difference in these at-risk kids’ lives, and more are helping make sure veterans’ stories aren’t forgotten,” Raskob said.

Raskob replaces Michael Nutkiewicz, who is retiring. Additionally, the organization moved in mid-April to Menaul Boulevard NE, just west of Carlisle, in space previously occupied by the Albuquerque Community Foundation.

Board Chair Lorna Wiggins said the board is looking forward to working with Raskob. “She will be an effective leader of OASIS and a passionate advocate for older adults who have a commitment to lifelong learning and community volunteerism.”

Raskob said OASIS has long benefited from the ardent support of its volunteers, who have helped the organization grow over the years. About 2,000 people take classes, and about 9,000 receive the course catalog. Word of mouth and partnerships with other nonprofits have ensured more people know about OASIS and all it offers.

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“All around New Mexico, seniors are changing our com-munities for the better. I strongly encourage people to nominate such deserving elders for a Conference on Aging Award,” said Aging and Long-Term Services Department Cabinet Secretary Gino Rinaldi. “The awards are a great way to showcase and recognize seniors’ work and dedication.”

“With the rapid growth of our 65-and-older population, the con-tributions of seniors will do a lot to determine the success of our state overall,” Rinaldi said.

The winners will be recognized at the 36th Annual New Mexico

Conference on Aging, August 19th and 20th at Isleta Resort & Casino Conference Center. More than 1,400 individuals are expected to attend the Conference, which features workshops, interactive exhibits and a two-day Health & Enrichment Fair.

Nominations are being ac-cepted for four separate awards. A description of the awards and the eligibility requirements, along with the nomination forms, are posted at the Department’s web-site at http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/2014-conference-on-aging.aspx. Deadline for award nomina-tions is May 19th, 2014 by 5:00 pm.

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ALBUQUERUE – Today the New Mexico Conference on Aging announced that it is awarding 10 full scholarships and 20 partial scholarships to assist adults age 55 or older who otherwise would not be able to attend the conference. Full scholarships include confer-ence registration fees, lodging & meal costs. An individual must live 80 miles or more from the Confer-ence site (Isleta Resort & Casino Conference Center) to apply for a full scholarship. Partial scholar-ships include registration fees & a lunch gift card.

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The clinic offers same-day and next-day access, focuses heavily on preventive care, and works closely with other providers like pharmacists and dieticians to ensure that all aspects of care are addressed through the medical home. “It’s a team approach to delivering health care focused on prevention, early diagnosis, wellness and managing problems when they arise by developing long-term provider-patient relationships,” said Cruickshank.

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There’s a new type of out-door festival in Santa Fe, designed to attract both

people with active lifestyles and beer lovers. Outside Magazine, New Mexico Brewers Guild and Cycle Santa Fe have combined resources to build an event for individuals seeking the balance between adventure and sophisti-cation, recreation and relaxation, living healthfully and living hap-pily.

The Outside Bike & Brew Fes-tival, scheduled for May 16-18, is a handcrafted event that blends a variety of rigorous biking ac-tivities with beautiful scenery and delicious craft beer in the cultural capital of the Mountain West.

“We planned this event to coin-

cide with National Bike to Work Week and American Craft Beer Week,” says Christopher Goblet, event director. “Centering all the festivities in Santa Fe’s Railyard District makes it easily accessible by bike from any part of town.”

Event highlights include:• Friday, May 16: Friday

evening officially kicks off the festival with a craft beer pavil-ion, bike expo, music stage, food trucks, live art demonstrations and a bike beauty pageant.

• Saturday, May 17: Guided rides for all ages and abilities are planned. On primary hike and bike trailheads, there will be bike demonstrations for all skill levels. For the leisure bicyclist, there is the Tour de Brewer, a guided ride that stops at three local craft breweries where brew masters

will share the basics of how to brew and taste beer. A number of craft beer dinners will take place at signature restaurants, for which reservations are required. The evening entertainment includes a bike-in movie and blues and rock band, The Old 97s, taking over the Santa Fe Sol stage.

• Sunday, May 18: The week-end culminates with the annual and competitive Santa Fe Cen-tury, a 100-mile race that attracts 3,000 riders for a demanding tour of beautiful high desert land-scape. The less adventurous can ride their bikes into Downtown Santa Fe for a lively Sunday at the Grand Opening of Marble Brewery or sit back as a spectator for the BMX Dirt Jam & Jump at La Tierra.

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complete list of events, ride registration, event tickets, trail maps, hotels, beer dinners and to register for a chance to win a three-night stay at Hotel Santa Fe and a bespoke bike by O’Leary Built Bicycles, visit www.outside-santafe.com.

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Take I-25 to Exit 242 and follow the yellow signs.�Maps at all studio locations and online.�

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Fifty Placitas artists and artisans are set to open their studio doors in the scenic foothills of

the northern Sandia Mountains from May 10-11 for the 17th annual self-guided Placitas Studio Tour.

The event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, offers an opportunity for the public to meet the community’s artists and discover their fascinating and varied working environments.

One of the oldest established studio tours in the state, the tour has become a Mother’s Day tradition for many visitors. All of the artist participants must live in Placitas or maintain their primary studio there. Ceramics, woodworking, mosaics, photography, glass art, jewelry, painted silk, metal work, painting, pastels, sculpture, mixed media (including found and

up-cycled objects) and more, will be part of this behind-the-scenes look at the artistic life of Placitas.

“This is a great opportunity to visit your favorite Placitas artists, such as Roger Evans (known for his work featured in the Range Café restau-rants), Michael Prokos (ceramics), Bunny Bowen (wax resist painting), and Karl and Mary Hofmann (func-tional pottery) who have always been part of the tour, along with many oth-ers,” said tour founder and director Riha Rothberg. “It is also a chance to discover artists you may not be

familiar with – yet.”The best way to plan your tour

is to preview the artists on website Placitasstudiotour.com.

Many studios offer snacks, and there are several lunch options along the way.

Directions:Take Interstate 25 to Placitas

Exit 242. Head east up the hill on Highway 165, and follow the official yellow tour signs. Bro-chures and maps will be available at all studio sites and online at www.placitasstudiotour.com.

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Senior Hall of Fame Honors Those Who Champion Community Service

Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan, 89, epitomizes commitment to public service. She joins her

father’s induction into the Senior Hall of Fame in 1983, perhaps making them the only father/daughter duo ever inducted. In addition to being an avid Lobos sports fan, Ryan also has

helped raise funds for the University of New Mexico Alumni Association, Hodgen Hall restoration and other projects at the university.

Ryan has remained active in the community serving on the boards of the American Red Cross and The United Way, while maintaining her “lead by example” attitude in the Junior League of Albuquerque. She has the rare distinction of Emerita status in the Junior League as a member over the age of 80.

She is a patron of the arts of Albuquerque and a philanthropist. Ryan has even been described by some as a “One Woman Chamber of Commerce,” successfully combining networking skills with service, and drive with compassion.

She and her husband, Thomas P. Ryan, raised four children in Albuquerque, which has become a better place because of her lifelong work.

Barbara Brennan has a lifelong commitment to working with

developmentally and physically challenged individuals. She began by establishing a much-needed day care center for developmentally delayed children in the Washington D.C., area. This program is still in existence.

When she returned to her Albuquerque home with her family in the ‘60s, she helped establish The Barrett House Shelter for abused and homeless women.

Every year, she helps the community with fundraisers such as Brother Mathias’ Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Brennan worked at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, championing adults and children who were physically and mentally challenged, and assisting with fundraising and grants for the center.

In 1998, Brennan and her husband purchased the portion of RCI that made and merchandised office supplies, renaming it Stride Inc, and maintaining the mission of employing people with developmental disabilities.

She has received PNM’s Entrepreneur of the Year award as well as the Governor’s Business Recognition Award. Over a year into

a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Brennan continues to be a role model for

perseverance amid adversity. She has brought hope and provided guidance to many young people in our community.

Caroline Gaston has always cared about the young and vulnerable. Her pioneering work began as the principal of New Futures School for

pregnant teens. There, she developed curriculum that has been influential to educational programs throughout New Mexico and the rest of the nation.

After some 17 years as principal, she has also developed parenting programs for teen fathers to ensure a brighter future for their babies.

In the early 1990s, former New Mexico First Lady Alice King recognized Gaston’s abilities and compassionate spirit, asking her to join Gov. King’s administration to create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. After that, she was tapped by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to be a senior consultant in community development. Because of her work, many communities throughout the country have benefited from funds accrued to provide resources in solving their own, local social problems.

Gaston was also a founding member of the board and the first executive director of the New Mexico’s Children’s Foundation, where she has helped build a substantial endowment of $500,000 and a Legacy Fund of $170,000. In 2011, Gaston was asked to return to the foundation’s Board of Directors.

Ever modest of her work and accomplishments, Gaston has been a champion of promoting strong families in tough neighborhoods and has influenced several generations of leaders by her service and dedication.

Ronald T. Montoya has helped shaped the present-day senior landscape in Albuquerque and New Mexico. Starting as an aide to Albuquerque Mayor Harry Kinney,

in 1976 Montoya became the director of the first Mayor’s Office of Senior Citizens, which would evolve two years later into the Office of Senior Affairs.

A rare combination of advocate, administrator, creative force and crusader, Montoya used his skills to find funding and support from New Mexico state legislators in the ‘70s and ‘80s, paving the way for rapid and necessary growth in the department. When he began, there was but one senior center serving Albuquerque; today, the Department of Senior Affairs offers comprehensive services, many of which were begun under his direction.

Other programs started under his administration include the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, New Mexico Senior Olympics, the Aquatic Therapy Pool at the University of New Mexico, the New Mexico State Conference on Aging, the Ombudsman Program, five senior centers, a nutrition program, transportation for seniors and even the Senior Spelling Bee.

Montoya has also been the recipient of national awards and recognition. One of the most prestigious was the United States Administration of Aging Community Achievement Award in 1989, for being the director of one of the Ten Best Senior Programs in the United States.

With the advent of aging Baby Boomers, Albuquerque’s senior infrastructure is well-positioned to grow because of Montoya’s outstanding career.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel N5151 San Francisco NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 Social Hour and Silent Auction BiddingSilent Auction and Cocktails: 4 p.m.Dinner and Inductions: 5 – 7 p.m.Dance: 7 – 9 p.m.

Single Admission $50 per person/$500 per table of 10 ($23 of each ticket is tax-deductible as a charitable donation) You can purchase tickets online using PayPal by visiting www.silverhorizons.org.Silver Horizons, one of New Mexico’s best advocates for seniors is again

honoring people in the community who are outstanding citizens. In 1982, Silver Horizons, formerly the Senior Foundation, started the tradition of recognizing people over the age of 65 who have given tirelessly to improve their communities and the lives of many residents. The Silver Horizons Hall of Fame inductees each year exemplify the

wisdom of elders, which helps shape our society. This year’s 32nd Annual Senior Hall of Fame Induction Dinner is May 7, 2014 at Hotel Marriot Pyramid North from 5-7 p.m. with a dance to follow from 7-9 p.m.Prime Time is again honored to present this year’s inductees.


By Jim Craig

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Your marital and domestic life can prove challenging at various times during the year, and seeking

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Financial oversight and investment evaluation is in order to ensure your continued solvency. Your stress often leads to discomfort and unforeseen health issues, so controlling your annoyances using meditation and other relaxation techniques will prove beneficial. Acknowledge your unhealthy dietary habits, adjust them

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By Tamara N. Shope

“Pay it forward” is a phrase common to charitable organi-zations. These groups know

that partnership and generosity keep communities thriving. And that’s exactly the point of Home Instead Senior Care’s gift that quite literally keeps on giving.

When Home Instead won an award within its national corpora-tion for serving the community well, it received $30,000 to donate to any local charity. Owner and Executive Director Mary Martinez knew exactly where she wanted the money to go: a split between Silver Horizons of New Mexico and Meals on Wheels, two organi-zations whose missions are close to Martinez’s heart.

“I chose them because I saw it as my opportunity to pay it forward for my grandmother, who was on a meal program in Colorado,” Marti-nez said. “She was also participat-ing in a senior program much like Silver Horizons and got so much

joy from that.”Martinez said that she saw the

way those Colorado organizations helped as a gift, both to her grand-mother and to the whole family.

For Silver Horizons, the $15,000 gift will ensure that 150 seniors can afford utilities. Dr. Azul la Luz said that the number of people who the money will help is actually much larger because so many seniors have their children and grand-children living with them. La Luz said that Home Instead has a great reputation within the community as well as among charitable organiza-tions and associations all over New Mexico.

“We are really proud of them,” La Luz said. “They are really reaching out to the community and helping others, not only in the donations they are giving but in helping our staff and working with a lot of nonprofits.”

Meals on Wheels Executive Director Shauna Kessler said the money will be instrumental in helping low-income seniors receive

food and companionship. “It means that nine homebound

seniors are going to get fed this year for the whole year,” Kessler said. Specifically, this money is going to low-income seniors who have some kind of medical issue that requires a special diet. “

For example, maybe they are diabetic, have renal failure, or have chewing and swallowing problems, (as may occur in patients who have Alzheimer’s). We provide special meals specifically for them.”

Meals on Wheels is the only pro-gram in the state to provide such special meals for these seniors, and so the money will help keep the program healthy. Additionally,

the volunteers who deliver food offer daily companionship and do wellness checks on the homebound seniors.

“Many of our clients say that we are the only people they see regu-larly, so it is important that we are able to keep doing this,” Kessler said.

For Martinez, the opportunity to honor her grandmother and help build up other organizations that focus on older adults’ well-being is priceless.

“I’ve always had a love for seniors and caring for seniors,” she said. “For me, this is my personal mission, and I am thankful I get to live it every day.”

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By Barb Armijo

The sun is shining and, hope-fully, a few rain showers are going to help bring May

flowers, even in Albuquerque. If the thought of getting down on your knees, bent over for hours trying to plant and tend to veg-etables has you less than cheerful, consider container gardening. This gardening style allows you to bring the work up to a comfort level best suited for you by placing the containers on shelves, table tops or window ledges.

According to the Albuquerque Master Gardeners group, many vegetables lend themselves well to container gardening. With some thought to selecting bush or dwarf varieties, almost any vegetable can be adapted to growing in a pot.

Penny Goldstine wrote an article about raised bed gardening for the Albuquerque Master Gardeners

website, www.abqmastergarden-ers.org, and she recommends this type of horticulture activity for people with mobility issues as well as for those who have only limited space in which to work.

“Your gardening design options are limited only by your imagina-tion,” she says. “Raised beds can be built of bricks, plastic (even recycled), rock or wood. And the containers can be a livestock trough, extra-large planters, wheelbarrow or a claw-footed bathtub.”

Yard sales and thrift stores are good places to find containers without breaking the bank. No matter what kind of container you choose for your vegetable garden, it should have holes at the base or in the bottom to permit drainage of excess water.Be careful when using dark-

colored containers because they absorb heat, and this can damage plant roots. If you do use dark-colored pots, try painting them a lighter color or shading just the container, not the plants.

The size of the container is im-portant. For larger vegetables, such as tomatoes and eggplants, you should use a 5-gallon container for each plant. While it is possible to grow these plants in 2-gallon con-tainers, you will need to give the plants considerably more water.

Vegetables that take up little space, such as carrots, radishes and lettuce, or crops that bear fruits over a long period of time, such as tomatoes and peppers, are perfect for container vegetable gardens.

You can even combine your plants in one container. A tomato, a cucumber, and some parsley or chives can grow well together in a

large (24- to 30-inch) container. They have the same water and sun requirements. By late summer they might not be very pretty, but they'll keep producing into the fall. This makes a great housewarming pres-ent, too.

Though you can use soil in your container vegetable garden, potting mixes are much better. Peat-based mixes, containing peat and ver-miculite, are particularly excellent. They are relatively sterile and pH adjusted. They also allow the plants to get enough air and water. Mixing in one part compost to two parts planting mix will improve fertility.

Pots and containers always re-quire more frequent watering than plants in the ground. As the season progresses and your plants mature, their root systems will expand and require even more water. Don't wait until you see the plants wilt-ing. Check your containers daily to judge the need for water.

Wind can be a real hazard for any container-grown plant, and tall vegetables, such as tomatoes or trellised cucumber and squash, become top heavy as they produce fruits. Try to protect your contain-ers by placing them in an area that is sheltered from wind.

Don’t Break Your Back Gardening; Plant in Containers

The Albuquerque Area Master Gardener Program helps the community by providing gardening and horticultural information. Master Gardeners provide this information as volunteers of the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service, in conjunction with New Mexico State University.

For more information on services or how to become a Master Gardener, contact the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service, 1510 Menaul Extension NW (West of 12th Street.), at 243-1386.

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Mothers have toiled, they have sacrificed, they have given more than most can

ever imagine possible. So Mother’s Day 2014, like all the mom’s days before, should be planned in their honor. Here are some fun ideas for either your own mother or any special woman in the Albuquerque metro area.

Start off with brunch Farm & Table, at 8917 4th St.

NW in Albuquerque, uses lo-cal farm-fresh foods to create delectable menu items such as a garden omelet with local chorizo, an herbed-mushroom goat cheese omelet, or enchiladas and eggs. Or try a quinoa salad with roasted root vegetables over local mixed greens.

The culinary team at Farm & Ta-ble works collaboratively to create a seasonal menu (changing several times a year) based on fresh pro-duce, dairy and meats sourced from the local food area. In addition to full entrees, the restaurant offers small plates perfect for tasting and sharing. Farm & Table also offer flights of wine, beer and cheese. All dishes are created from scratch with fresh (and often organic) ingredients. The culinary team --

executive chef Sean Sinclair, sous chef Sean Staggs and pastry chef Tracy Johnson -- also create house-made pastries, breads, desserts, ice cream and hand-ground chocolate creations.

There are other farm to table options as well. Los Poblanos in Albuquerque's North Valley and Dr. Field Goods in Santa Fe both offer delicious, fresh entrees and desserts.

Reservations are recommended at all of the above.

A Stroll is in OrderAfter the meal, herald spring’s

arrival at the ABQ BioPark. The Botanic Garden is in vibrant full bloom in the Mediterranean Con-servatory, and the outdoor gardens are beginning to burst with life as well. The entire Botanic Garden, which includes the Japanese Gar-den and Heritage Farm, is open and ready to welcome visitors.

The Japanese Garden has opened its season with incredibly fragrant magnolias. It remains accessible via a temporary path during the High Desert Rose Garden construc-tion. Watch for weeping cherries, standard cherries, crabapples, peo-nies and more in coming weeks.

At Heritage Farm, water is flow-ing in the acequia, and the farmers

have almost finished pruning the orchards. Throughout the Botanic Garden, daffodils and crocus are the first blooming bulbs, while plums and al-monds lead the flowering trees.

“The beautiful early bloom-ers are highlights in the land-scape since trees haven’t leafed out yet,” said Catherine Hub-bard, Botanic Garden manager. “The bulbs are popping, the grass is green, and spring is really taking off.”

Now that You are Inspired – Plant Something

All that popping color may just strike up a desire for spring plant-ing, a great activity to do for Mom or with her. At Jericho Nursery in Albuquerque, gardening expert Rick Hobson has crafted a plant-ing calendar for what works in this climate. Here’s what he says about planting in May:

Plant warm season vegetables, such as tomatoes, green chiles, eggplant and squash.

Plant annual flowering plants. Color, color!

Plant perennial flowering plants.Plant window boxes and con-

tainer planters.Plant roses and fertilize existing

ones.

Plant warm season natives.Seed warm season grasses.Sod cool season lawns.End on a high noteA trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial

Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold on the ride if you go just before sunset.

At sunset, the desert skies pro-duce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378-foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment.

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By Barb Armijo

Albuquerque is no India-napolis, and it will never be confused with Talladega, but

for race car enthusiasts who want a taste of racing around the oval, the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience can make it happen in the Duke City.

The Rusty Wallace Racing Expe-rience brings professional racing to Albuquerque’s Motiva Speedway twice a year. Rusty Wallace Rac-ing, based in Pawtucket, R.I., was in Albuquerque in March and will return in September to offer people not only rides in official NASCAR vehicles, but also drives.

Rusty Wallace Racing is also honoring U.S. veterans through its "Horsepower for Heroes" program. At each of its events held this year at more than 50 locations nation-wide and in Canada, the company will choose several active duty or retired service members to experi-ence the thrill of stock car racing first-hand, at no charge. At each event, participants will be given the option of either driving one of its high-performance race cars

or riding shotgun with one of the program's skilled instructors.

To be eligible to participate, veterans should submit their own written stories about their com-mitment to preserving our liberty. Friends and family members of ser-vice men may also nominate a hero for the chance to ride or drive. The program begins immediately, and stories can be submitted at www.shoprwre.com.

"I've been lucky enough to meet a lot of service members at the track over the years,” said Wallace, a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver. “Their dedication and love for our country is really incredible. I'm ex-cited that (our company) is giving back to these heroes and thank-ing them for their service to our country. This is a great chance for us to share the American tradition of stock car racing with some great American heroes."

Company president Mark Eb-ert said in every town that Rusty Wallace Racing Experience offers people the thrill of racing, he is amazed at how many war heroes come out for the experience.

"This program has our crew re-

ally excited,” Ebert said. “We're all extremely honored to meet some of our nation's heroes and their families at our events this year. We encourage everyone to share their hero's story and we'll choose sev-eral folks to join us at the racetrack during each one of our events. Hopefully, this program will put smiles on quite a few faces."

Ebert also said that he routinely receives calls and letters to the company from veterans saying how much the racing experience meant to them.

“People tell us that they knew it was going to be fun, but not until after they get out of the cars can they truly express how exhilarat-ing it was,” Ebert said. “It’s always more fun than they ever expected, and that makes us very happy.”

Retired Col. Bruce Townsend got the full experience in Albuquerque in March. His wife, Nancy, pur-chased the Rusty Wallace Experi-ence for her husband for his birth-day in January. He got a ride with a professional driver first, which allowed him to experience speeds of about 180 mph. Then he got into the driver’s seat.

“I flew B-52 bombers for a liv-ing,” Townsend said. “And, next to that, this was the most fun I have had. This one is on land, but it sure was completely thrilling. I would recommend anyone to first get the ride-along and then go for the drive. I think it made a big difference in how confident I was driving.”

The experience can be pricey – upwards of $200 depending on what a person wants to experience -- but Groupon, Living Social and other social media discount sites of-fer specials occasionally. For more information on the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, costs and dates that it returns to Albuquerque’s MOTIVA Speedway, visit www.shoprwre.com.

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Hunger is a serious threat facing mil-lions of seniors in the United States. In fact, we all have a grandparent, parent or friend who may be suffering in silence. It is estimated that one in nine seniors experience some form of hunger or “food insecurity,” the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household. Older adults face many obstacles to getting healthy food, and those challenges can lead to malnutri-tion.

In response to this growing epidemic, Comfort Keepers® across the nation has launched STOP Senior Hunger, a cam-paign to raise visibility for the tremendous need for overarching senior nutrition programs, education, family detection and support.

“May is Older Americans Month, so it is a good time to shed light on this grow-ing epidemic,” said Sheryl Inglat, owner of the Albuquerque Comfort Keepers of-fice. “Through STOP Senior Hunger, we are educating others about the importance of helping seniors maintain healthy, inde-pendent lives, and also hosting our annual food drive. Contributions can be dropped off at any Senior Center in the city.”

Malnutrition Can Affect Seniors of Any Income

The American Dietetic Association estimates that at least one in three seniors in the care of others is at risk for malnu-trition – far more than those suffering

from poverty-induced hunger. Reasons for malnutrition include changes in taste due to maturing taste buds, disease or medication; inability to effectively absorb nutrients due to medical treatments, such as chemotherapy; limitations to chewing due to dental problems or dentures; or a general lack of interest in eating due to loneliness or depression.

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Seniors Face Obstacles to Get Healthy Food

Purchasing nutritious foods can be dif-ficult for seniors for many reasons:

Poverty or Fixed Incomes. Not all seniors qualify for government food as-sistance programs, and those who do are sometimes limited to the types of foods they can purchase. Thirty percent of senior households served by Feeding America reported choosing between food and medical care.

Difficulty Planning, Traveling or Shop-ping. Seniors face difficulty when plan-ning, purchasing and preparing nutritious meals. Grocery store trips can be problem-atic with small aisles, limited convenient parking and cumbersome packages. Seniors who use public transit may find it particularly difficult to transport heavier groceries such as milk or canned goods. Lack of transportation and personal mobil-ity can reduce a senior’s desire to shop,

and thus prevent them from getting the nutritious foods they need.

Living Alone. Nutrient-rich food items such as seasonal produce often spoil before seniors eat it. Some seniors don’t know how to cook for one person and may face difficulty if cooking for the first time, a phenomenon common in senior men. Those who once cooked for large families now may feel unmotivated to cook for themselves.

What You Can Do to HelpHere are some things family caregivers

can do to stop senior hunger:Participate in our food drive this month.

Comfort Keepers is partnering with the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs to host the 4th annual Food Drive. Take your non-perishable food items to any Senior Center or Multigen-erational Center in the city throughout the month.

Offer your help. By asking a senior adult if they need help with grocery shop-ping, you are offering support. “Help” is not always monetary.

Be an advocate. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, relative or family friend, you can be an advocate for them. Learn to detect the signs of malnutrition and hunger in your older loved ones. Pay attention to their eating habits, keep them company during meal time or invite them for a family meal. When you take your loved one for a doctor visit, be sure to discuss their changing nutritional needs with their doctor.

Find out where to get assistance. Your local Comfort Keepers is a great starting point. Not only can the organization help seniors prepare meals and offer other companion care services, but they may also be able to help you locate local and federal programs that can help seniors obtain nutritious food, including the Com-modities Supplemental Food Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Also, 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. Seniors can improve their quality of life and preserve their independence longer by making dietary changes. About 30 million older Americans live with chronic diseases for which nutrition therapies can be effec-tive in managing and treating, according to the American Dietetics Association.

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I have been lucky to work with the team at the Tanya I. Edwards, MD Center for Integrative Medicine and have found the process to be noth-ing less than impeccable. The team was diligent from the beginning to research every aspect of Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions, from sourcing quality, FDA approved medicines, to implementing safety software to track adverse event reactions and efficacy. Cleveland Clinic did not make the decision to include Chinese Herbs easily. They applied the same stringent hospital

protocols and policies to Chinese herbal therapies as any therapy they perform. Lead herbalist Galina Roofener tracks every part of the Chinese herbal medicine prescrip-tion, from the Certificate of analysis that identifies the FDA approved herbal medicine identity, safety test-ing and strength, to existing research on the product, to the why and how she prescribes each formula for a patient.

Many hospitals are now including Chinese herbal medicines in their in-tegrative medicine departments. This is a substantial upper level institu-tional move that changes the cultural view of medicine. It helps build trust in Chinese herbal medicine, because it is an accepted doctrine from the top down. It illustrates that

doctors trained at the best medical schools, and join the highest-ranking healthcare institutions, value Chinese herbal therapy. If you choose to give Chinese herbal medicine a try, make certain that you speak with your doc-tor and seek professional guidance. Chinese medicine does not treat diseases, but rather illness patterns. Each herbal formula is not a one size fits all approach. To find the herbal medicine that is appropriate for you, it is essential to determine your diagnosis with a skilled professional. The practitioner should be NC-CAOM certified and state licensed to prescribe Chinese herbal medicines. Have fun exploring your options in wellness!

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The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following opportunities. For information call 764-1616.

Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog foodTo make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863. Grain-free food is especially needed.

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Councilneeds members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues. Council members advocate on behalf of FGP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in-kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 764-6412.

Senior Affairs Transportation Nutrition/Senior Center Drivers:The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs Nutrition and Transportation Division provides transportation for seniors to and from various meal sites throughout Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. We also provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping etc., for our curb to curb service. Volunteers are needed to help with the increasing demand for transportation services. Help is needed for daily four- hour shifts Monday – Friday. For more information call 764-1616.

Family Promise of AlbuquerqueMath Specialist: Will assist parents who need help passing the GED or the accuplacer for CNM in the area of math. Volunteers are needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 12:30. (Partial shifts available during those times as well). For more information call 764-1616.Career Counselor: Will assist parents in our shelter program to job searches. Volunteers may be helping to write resumes or submit online applications. Volunteers should have strong writing skills. You may also choose to drive parents to job fairs and to submit paper applications. Monday,

Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to12:30 (Partial shifts available during those times as well.) For more information call 764-1616.Reading Specialist: The reading specialist will assist parents who need help passing the GED or the accuplacer for CNM in the area of reading, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 12:30 (Partial shifts are also available). For more information call 764-1616.

Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque is in need of volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday through Friday from 9 am-11am. Drivers are needed to deliver meals to the homebound any day Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. (Use of personal vehicle is required). Please call 764-1616.

Catholic Charities needs volunteers for the following position. Senior Transportation Services Driver (Use of personal vehicle is required); agency gives mileage reimbursement. Volunteers will provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping etc. door to door service. Please call 764-1616. For at least three hours a week, any day Monday – Friday

Adelante Development Center Inc. Benefits Counseling Center! Volunteers are needed to assist seniors and persons with disabilities in determining eligibility and enrollment for subsidized benefit programs. Volunteers will perform administrative tasks, such as copying, filing, data entry, phone calls, and interviewing to screen individuals. Training will be provided. Various two and four hour shifts are available between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Ronald McDonald House Family Room Volunteers to greet families and sign them in, maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week. Please call 764-1616. 9:00a.m. – 12:p.m., 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m., 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m., 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Ombudsman Program: Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Please apply if you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly.Time commitment: 3 hours per week, any day Monday-Friday. Please call 764-1616.

Palo Duro Senior Center: To aid in the creation of Palo Duro Senior Center monthly newsletter. “The Apache Plume” Must have computer skills, do internet searches, copying, pasting, clip art Microsoft Publisher a plus. A volunteer is needed 3 hours a month, during business hours M-F 8-5pm. Training will be provided for the use of Microsoft Publisher. For

more information call 764-1616. Desert Willow Gift Shop located at Palo Duro Senior Center: Is in need of volunteers to accept merchandise from crafters, tagging merchandise and other duties as required. 2 ½ hours shifts. On the job training will be provided.The Manager of the gift shop is looking for seniors who make craft items. These items will be sold on consignment with 90% going to the crafter. The crafter must be a member of a City of Albuquerque Senior Center. The gift shop will be accepting hand-made items. Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Call 888-8105 for further information.

Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers.RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616.


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are at least 55 years old. For more informa-tion, contact the RSVP at (505) 764-1616 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Virginia Emmett, getting a hug from RSVP manager Robert Sandoval, has vol-unteered with the RSVP for 30 years and has contributed 4,264 hours of service.

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Now that spring has officially arrived, your body will natu-rally start internal cleaning to

detoxify stagnation built up during the cold winter months. You can help that process along by starting a cleanse or taking more frequent opportunities to increase circulation.

The best time of day to exercise in spring is in the morning. It is always great to start with simple exercises, such as the yogic practice of sun salutations, to activate the circulation and build heat at the start of the practice. My favorite poses for spring focus on digestion and

detoxification. Included below are two yoga poses

that help with digestion and elimination of toxins, along with some instructions for how to execute the poses:

Seated Twist: This twist will wring out the organs and ignite metabolic fire. It can be done any time of the day and is great for releasing neck and back tension.

Using a chair without arms, sit side-ways on the right-hand side of the chair, feet hip distance apart with the spine tall and perpendicular to the floor.

Begin to twist your upper body to the right to face the back of the chair, lift the spine upward, lift your chest

upward.As you turn, place both hands on

the backrest of the chair and push your right hand into chair. Simultaneously, pull with the left hand to bring the chest forward. Think of turning from the chest, rather from the head or lower body. Raise the sternum up and keep the chest lifted keeping the shoulders back and down away from the ears.

On your inhalation lift the chest, and on the exhalation twist. Keep the chest parallel to the back rest of the chair; no drooping on either side. Stay here for three rounds of breath and repeat on the opposite side.

Wind-relieving pose: This pose is

great for digestion. It works by activat-ing the small and large intestines.

Begin supine on your mat, with your back on the floor.

Inhale deeply, draw your right knee in to your chest and clasp fingers together with your hands around the front of your knee.

Exhale and bring your chin toward your chest and hold, keeping the tail-bone and lower back pressed into the mat. If you feel tension in the neck, keep the head on the mat. Stay here for four to eight rounds of breath.

On your final exhale, slowly release and straighten both legs. Repeat on the left side.

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Adjusting attitudes about the minimum required sleep is of para-mount importance.

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Restless leg syndrome affects up to 15 percent of Americans and is characterized by the intense urge to move the legs. This is often felt as a sensation of “crawling” aches of the legs that occur more intensely at bedtime and are relieved by move-ment. Medications for the treatment of RLS range from Parkinson’s disease medications to seizure /neuropathy medications such as gabapentin or pregabalin. Recently, laboratory abnormalities of iron de-ficiency have been associated with RLS. Correction of the deficiency seems to help.

The delayed sleep phase syn-drome is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakening. This alteration of the circadian rhythm may be genetic in origin but is reinforced by modern society’s poor sleep hygiene: falling asleep with the television on or working late on a computer, for example. Treatment involves melatonin four to five hours before bed and use of bright light exposure during the

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May 10-1117th Annual Placitas Studio Tour, Placitas Studio Tour, 07 Placitas West Road, Placitas, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Fifty artists open their studios for the public to enjoy ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, mosaics, sculpture, paintings and more. Call 771-1006; visit placitasstudiotour.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTSMay 3National Museum of Nuclear Science & HistoryThe National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host Scott Kaufman, author and professor of History at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, as he holds a book signing and discussion of his most recent book, Project Plowshare: The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosives in Cold War America, on Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m.The hope of using the atom for peaceful purposes dates back to the 1950s, when scientists envisioned the possibility of using explosives for constructive rather and destructive purposes. In 1957, the program entitled

Plowshare was developed where like-minded champions of "peaceful nuclear explosions" maintained that they could protect American security, defend U.S. legitimacy and prestige and ensure access to energy resources. Despite technological and strategic promise, Plowshare’s early champions soon found themselves facing a vocal and powerful coalition of skeptics. By the mid-1970s, due to program restrictions including lack of funding and pressure to stop nuclear testing, Plowshare was, in the words of one government official, “dead as a doornail.”Kaufman’s extensive research in nearly two dozen archives in three nations shows how science, politics and environmentalism converged to shape the lasting conflict over the use of nuclear technology, while also setting a foundation for the modern environmental movement.The event is free with Museum admission; adults $8, seniors and youth $7. www.nuclearmuseum.org

May 3Southwest Writers Class: Finding Publishing Niches in Tight Markets, at New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE, 10 a.m.-noon. Speaker: Sherri Burr. Admission: SWW members free, guests $10, student $5. Call 830-6034; visit southwestwriters.com.

May 3Manzano Del Sol Village4th Annual Grandmas Garden Benefit Plant Sale Saturday, May 3

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May 42nd Annual Fossil Roadshow Sunday, May 4th , 2014 from 12p.m.-4p.m. In partnership with Mama’s Minerals, and the Albuquerque Gem and Mineral Club, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science announces their Second Annual Fossil Roadshow! Come meet the Museum’s curators as they bring out never seen before fossils from their collection, talk to them about their famous dinosaur discoveries, bring in your own discoveries for identification, make jewelry with Mama’s Minerals, pan for gold, crack open a geode and more! At the Museum’s Fossil Roadshow, kids of every age will find over 15 activities. At the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Contact: Alicia Borrego Pierce 505-264-5464

May 9-13High Desert Cluster of Dog Shows, at Expo New Mexico, State Fairgrounds, Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex A, begins at 8 a.m. each day. Free. The best of the breeds from all over the country are shown. Contact Ruth Davis, 867-4510; visit exponm.com.

May 10National Train Day, Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 First Street SW, 1-5 p.m. The free event features interactive exhibits and activities, model trains, mini train rides, a rock climbing wall, face painting, local food vendors, tours and more. Call 866-795-7245; visit riometro.org.

May 10Albuquerque Public Library Foundation & BookWorks presents: A Word With Writers George RR Martin & Diana Gabaldon In Conversation, at KiMo Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Both are renowned sci-fi and fantasy authors. For more info, go to KiMo Theatre. Tickets: $7-$20, at the KiMo, 768-3522.

May 10-11Herbfest at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided bird and nature walks, tours, raffle, wildflowers, plants and arts & crafts for sale. Admission: free, parking, $3. Call 344-7240; visit rgnc.org.

May 15ABQ Ladies of Comedy, Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 5 p.m. Free. In honor of Everybody's Neighbor: Vivian Vance exhibition,

enjoy performances and local stand-up comediennes. Call 243-7255; visitalbuquerquemuseum.org.

May 17Corrales Heritage Day at Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. See the history of the church and the area through archival materials and displays. Call 897-1513; visit corraleshistory.com.

May 17Family Fun Day: Heritage Day at Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road, Corrales, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Enjoy performances, weaving, blacksmith and horno baking, purchase art from local artists, and more. Call 898-3915; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/casa-san-ysidro.

May 17Book signing: Don Bullis discusses & signs “Unsolved: New Mexico's American Valley Ranch Murders and Other Mysteries,” at Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 S. Plaza St. NW in Old Town, 1-3 p.m. Free. Call 242-7204.

May 17-1826th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival, at Balloon Fiesta Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celtic song, dance, clothing, foods, stories, humor, history, Celtic music and more. Admission: $7, $10, $15. Visit: celtfestabq.com/26th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival.

May 18Movies in the Park: “Man of Steel,” at Roadrunner Little League, 10700 Lagrima Dr Oro Road NE, 7 p.m. Free. Bring food and drinks, blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol. Movie begins at dusk. Visit bernco.gov/MIP-2014.

May 18Long Leash On Life 4th annual “To the Rescue!” Pet Adoption & Yard Sale, 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Shop and adopt at this event to benefit local dog and cat rescue groups. Call 299-8800; visit longleashonlife.com.

May 22Adoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led Support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, or for anyone with an adoption connection. 7 p.m., Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital, Cottonwood Room (8300 Constitution Ave. NE) 281-7227 or visit NMOI.ORG

May 24thNeighborhood Walk for Justice or Run for the Muffins 5k benefit for the New Mexico Faith Coalition for Immigrant Justice. Starts at Fans of Film Cinema Cafe and Roaster, 504 Yale SE, at 8 to 11 a.m. A donation of $15-$25 includes coffee, a muffin, movie "Dying to Live" and one week pass to Midtown Sports and Wellness. Registration forms and donations can be picked up and dropped off at Fans of Film. Call 268-1733 for more information.

May 28Assisted Living Services Organization (ALSO) annual spring conference.Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Isleta Resort and Casino.

This is a great place to make new friends, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and even get some fun exercise from our walks, hikes, and dances.Best of all, it's free! This group is sponsored by PrimeTime Monthly for New Mexicans 50+, so there are no fees to join or to attend the events.To join us, visit the SOS website at: http://www.meetup.com/abqsos/Once you are a member, you can attend any of the events.Here's our current Calendar for May 2014:Monday Night Canasta on the Eastside, 6pmTuesday Morning Walk, every Tuesday 10:00 am

Tuesday Evening Walks, every Tuesday 5:45pmMovie & Pie (Second Wednesday): 11:00 am Movie & Pie (Fourth Wednesday): 11:00 amSamuel D Band, every Wednesday 6pmThursday Morning Walks, every Thursday 10:00 am Every Thursday: 6:00 pm Dance PartyFriday Hand and Foot Friday: 5:30 pm Friday Dancing : 7:00 pm DancingLunch and Canasta, every Saturday 1:00 pmEvery Sunday: 10:00 am WalkSOS monthly dinner, last Thursday of the month. 6pm(events may be added or cancelled later)

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CalendarA day filled with important topics that affect our industry & you! Speakers, door prizes and more.For more information call 505-349-3989 or email us at [email protected]

May 31Albuquerque PrideFest, at EXPO New Mexico, State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Celebrating the LGBTQ community including vendors, car show, family are, dance tent, art show, poetry slam, performers from across the country and more. Admission: TBA. Visit abqpride.com.

DANCEMay 2-4Fight or Flight, at AirDance ArtSpace, 3030 Isleta Blvd. SW, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Featuring works on aerial hoop, trapeze, aerial fabric, martial arts with different dance styles and aerial apparatus. Admission: $10-$15. Call 842-9418; visit AIRDANCEARTSPACE.com.

May 3,4Ballet Repertory Theatre Tchaikovsky & Shakespeare Ballet Repertory Theatre presents an evening of three contemporary ballets by choreographers Vladimir Conde Reche, Celia Dale, and Alex Ossadnik set to Tchaikovsky's Shakespeare inspired Hamlet, Tempest, and Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overtures. KiMo

Theatre $17.00 - $27.00, with a $5.00 discount for seniors (60 and older) and college students with current ID, a $10 discount for children (12 and under). Tickets available at the KiMo Theatre (505) 7683544, Hold My Ticket (505) 886-1251, or www.KiMoTickets.com. For special assistance call 768-3522 or 311 locally. (Voice/Relay) NM 1800-6598331 or 711.

MUSICMay 8Concert: Defiant Requiem-verdi at Terezin, at: Popejoy Hall, 7:30 p.m. Concert-drama featuring Verdi Requiem that honors the prisoners of Terezin, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia during WWII. Admission: $16-$20, $2-off for seniors, students. Call 925-5858; visit unmtickets.com.

MUSUEMSFirst FridaysFirst Friday Fractals, at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m. A planetarium show. Admission: $5-$10. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.

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May 9 & 11From Africa With Love, at VSA North Fourth Art Center, 4904 Fourth Street, Friday, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 3 p.m. The

performance will celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African traditional music, dance, drumming and spoken word. Admission: $10. Visit irrva.com.

May 11Matinee at the KiMo, “The Bounty,” (1984), Sir Anthony Hopkins Festival, 2 p.m. A story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

May 14Indie Q at The KiMo, 7-9 p.m. Free. The Albuquerque Film Office, the City of Albuquerque and The KiMo Theatre present Indie Q at The KiMo; a free screening of locally made films. Call 311.

May 21NM PBS & Film at the KiMo, “The New Black,” 7-9 p.m. Free. In the fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, the film looks at how the African American community grapples with the divisive gay rights issue. Call the KiMo, 768-3522; or PBS presents, 277-2121.

May 23Friday Frights at the KiMo, “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” (1932), 8 p.m. A mad scientist seeks to mingle human blood with that of an ape, and resorts to kidnapping women for his experiments. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522

or 311.

May 24“Love, Loss and What I Wore,” at Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte Vista Blvd NE, 2 p.m. The show uses clothing and accessories and the memories to tell funny and often poignant stories. Admission $10-$15. Call: 254-7716; visit auxdog.com.

May 24Cinema at the KiMo, “Se7en,” (1995), 7 p.m. Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

May 25Matinee at the KiMo, “Silence of the Lambs,” (1991), Sir Anthony Hopkins Festival, 2 p.m. A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

May 30Friday Frights at the KiMo, “The Black Cat,” (1934), 8 p.m. American honeymooners in Hungary are trapped in the home when the bride is taken there for medical help following a road accident. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

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There are a number of insects and mites that will be out shortly and can be a nuisance.

Here are a few of them.Clover Mites (Tetranychidae -

Bryobia praetiosa)Clover mites are pests in various

grasses. They often enter homes in large numbers as they can be concentrated in the grass next to a building. They are pests of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass as well as clover. These mites will invade homes, but they do not bite, transmit diseases or do any damage. They can be wiped up in a house with a soap and water rag. Treating the grass around the house with a mixture of diatomaceous earth and water will help control them.

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Pollen mites are predators that

feed on pollen. So when we have moderate or high pollen counts, they come out in large numbers. You can see them running around and eating on sidewalks and patios. They will be found on all surfaces where pollen lands, including lawns. Pollen mites do bite and can cause a rash. They will also enter homes if there is a lot of pollen next to a house. If you go outside and find you are being bitten, you may want to spray your patios and sidewalks with a high-pressure hose to wash them off the concrete.

Snails (Helicidae) & Slugs (Limacidae)

Snails and slugs are terrestrial mollusks. Snails have shells, while slugs do not. There are a great many species, but only a few are pests in gardens. They will feed on a wide variety of plants and are most active at night or after rains. They often leave large, jagged holes in the leaves of plants on which they are feeding. The best method of control is to put diatomaceous earth under and around all plants you want to protect, as snails and slugs will not crawl over it. You can also trap them with small pans of beer in the yard. The beer will also attract and kill any cockroaches in the yard. Never use a commercial snail bait that contains methaldehyde as this is very dangerous to dogs.

Sowbugs (Porcellionidae) & Pillbugs (Armadillidiidae)

Sowbugs and pillbugs, which are also called woodlice, are crustaceans, not insects. They require a lot of moisture where they live. Sowbugs (Porcellio laevis) and pillbugs (Armadillium vulgare) are actually beneficial as they are excellent decomposers. Pillbugs can roll up into a ball when threatened. My son used to call them baseball bugs. Sowbugs cannot roll up into a ball. They aren't major pests but will damage bean sprouts. They can be kept away from plants by putting diatomaceous earth on the ground around the base of the plants.

Springtails (Collembola)Springtails are very small, wingless

insects Some are brown or gray, while others are brightly colored. They have a structure on their underside that enables them to jump when suddenly straightened out - hence their name.

Springtails are probably the most abundant non-social insect on the planet. There are about 650 species in the United States, though they are also found in both the Arctic and Antarctic. They can be very common in damp, organic soil where they feed on fungus. Large numbers in any area indicates that the soil is healthy. They

rarely cause any damage to plants but will occasionally feed on young shoots. One species, the garden springtail (Bourletiella hortensis), is a potential pest in some situations, including in houseplants.

Contrary to what some people believe, springtails are not capable of infesting human beings. This is a myth that is often found on the Internet. You can control them by mixing diatomaceous earth with the soil in which you find them. In houseplants, it would be a good idea to dry out the soil to eliminate any mold or fungi on which they may be feeding.

Squash Bugs (Coreidae - Anasa tristis)

Squash bugs feed on squash, cucumbers and pumpkins, and can be a major pest. It is a good idea to put small, flat boards in the garden anywhere these bugs live. They will hide out under the boards in the daytime, allowing you to find them and dispose of them. This also works for cutworms, as they hide during the day. I also recommend misting all the squash or other plants and then dusting them with diatomaceous earth to discourage the bugs.

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Some 50 years ago, William S. Wallace, author and head of the library at Highlands Uni-

versity in Las Vegas, published an article in which he predicted that as the state's population increased, we would see a corresponding growth

in the number of persons collect-ing books on New Mexico's history and culture.

That was scarcely a profound observation, since at the time, many people needing information or seeking entertainment went first to books. The age of electronic gadgetry had not yet overwhelmed us.

I became a collector of books on New Mexico in my last year in el-ementary school, and I remain so to this day. The volumes in my library on the subject at present total more than 12,000.

Therefore, I can speak with some authority on the pleasures of acquiring and living with actual books that are printed on paper and properly bound. Also, the collec-tion serves as a primary research tool, allowing me to make a living as a freelance historian.

The published literature on New Mexico and the Southwest is so vast that it may intimidate those newcomers to the region who have no idea where to begin.

An obvious way to start is by browsing the New Mexico shelves of the nearest bookstore or library.

And I'm told that searching the Internet for titles is not only helpful but can fuel a new passion for book collecting.

Two older and now standard volumes containing guiding essays are Lawrence Clark Powell’s South-west Classics and J. Frank Dobie's Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest. For inspiration, I keep returning to both works.

I constantly hear that in the fiercely competitive publishing world, it is growing ever more dif-ficult to sell the traditional format book and make a profit. That's true.

Yet oddly, new books on New Mexico history, archaeology, folk-lore, travel and recreation, cookery, wildlife, and so forth continue to flood the market, although in ever smaller editions.

I can testify as to the rewards that may come the way of book lovers. Serious reading can stretch the imagination, nourish the mind by feeding the proverbial hunger in the head, and even set our creative

juices flowing.The pursuit of history through

books has the added advantage of letting us connect in a personal way with the great silent gulf of the past and all that is has to teach us.

It involves not a turning back of the clock, but rather a winding it up again in our mind's eye. To do that authentically requires, I believe, the quiet reading of a hand-held book.

All signs now point to the printed book increasingly being devalued and relegated to a minor role in the cultural marketplace. After all, we are now a market-driven society.

I fear this reality will unalterably change the way we approach and deal with New Mexico history. And in time it will end the productive activity of book collecting.

As the Book Fades AwayDr. Marc Simmons is New Mexico’s best

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