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By Nichole Humphrey, RYT

When you need to de-stress and de-puff a Lavender eye pillow will do the

trick. An eye pillow is often made with flax seeds and herbs in a simple pouch. Flax seed provides a gentle pressure on the eyes, akin to acupressure, which releases tension, stress and fatigue. An unscented or aromatherapy eye pillow, can be easily made at home and they make great gifts.

A couple herbs that you might consider:

• Lavender uses: Soothing, calming, anxiety, depression, insomnia, relaxation

• Peppermint uses: headaches, energizing, supports concentration, opens sinus passages, natural decongestant

To make your own:• Begin with two pieces of cloth,

like muslin or organic cotton, 4 inches by 8 inches

• Sew the edges together leaving an opening at the top

• Fill bag with 1 cup of flax seed and 3-4 tbsp herbs

• Sew the remaining open edge closed

• Choose a beautiful fabric to add a removable slip cover for easy cleaning (optional)

Once you’ve made your eye pillow, experiment with it! Use it during yoga, a headache, or to rest your eyes after a long stint at the computer. You can place it in the freezer to add a cooling effect to your relaxation and reduce puffy eyes.

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By Michael C. Parks

Several of my articles have stressed the importance of preventive health, in the form

of both healthy aging practices and medical services. This one focuses on the scope and growth of coverage of the latter. Medicare and other health insurance have long covered at least some preventive services (“preventives”), but their number has been growing as they have become more affordable and increasingly promoted.

Medicare covers about 25 preventives, addressing a broad range of health concerns. They include screenings for particular diseases (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, cancers, glaucoma); vaccinations (e.g., flu, pneumonia, and hepatitis B shots); and counseling and training programs (see below). Most preventives are comparably low-cost health services, but the Affordable Care Act made them even more affordable by eliminating beneficiary cost-sharing deductibles, copays, and coinsurance - for most of them. (Note: While this article focuses on Medicare, similar requirements apply to most public and private health insurance.)

Each preventive has rules - mostly based on age, gender and risk factors - specifying when and for whom coverage is available. They are

usually more liberal for individuals at risk for the disease addressed. Some preventives, like tobacco cessation counseling and diabetes self-management training, require the existence of particular health problems.

Coverage of new preventives is being continually added to Medicare. For example, a lung cancer screening was added just last month, and broadened coverage of HIV screening is under consideration. Moreover, to help promote the use of preventive care Medicare covers two types of medical exams which, though not full physical exams (which Medicare does not cover), are intended to alert beneficiaries to particular preventives that could benefit them.

One, the “Welcome to Medicare” (WM) exam, is coverable only during the first 12 months you have Part B. It includes a review of your medical and social history, some vitals, visual acuity, functional ability, level of home safety, and risk factors for depression. Based upon these elements, your practitioner will discuss your health care needs and can refer you for beneficial care including pertinent preventives.

The other, the “Annual Wellness Visit” (AWV), is coverable once every 12 months, starting after the first year you have Part B. You needn’t have had a WM exam. In fact, the first AWV is similar

to the WM exam but broader and specifically defined as providing “personalized preventive plan services.” It includes establishment of a written schedule of preventive screenings for you over the next five to10 years. Subsequent AWVs should update your medical and family history, preventive screenings schedule, and risk factors and conditions for which medical intervention is recommended.

Although those exams will help identify and promote your use of preventives most pertinent to you, you are not required to have had

them to qualify for any particular preventive. When scheduling any preventives, you should clarify the purpose of your visit, as other services provided to you during the visit could incur cost-sharing.

Mr. Parks is with the nonprofit Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices. Further details on the scope of preventive services coverage under Medicare can be found at www.medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-and-screening-services.html, though any such source will often not include the most recently approved preventives.

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By Shannon Wagers

On the day after Christmas, 1894, a man was gunned down in the doorway of the

stone hut where he lived alone in Dog Canyon, on the edge of the Tularosa Basin in southern New Mexico. His name was François-Jean Rochas. Though he went by Frank, most people just called him “Frenchy.”

We don’t know a lot about Rochas. He was born in France in 1843, and came to New Mexico around 1880. He never married and mostly kept to himself on his little homestead, where he tended a garden and a fruit orchard and looked after his growing herd of cattle. Before he took up ranching he had been a master carpenter by trade. He was reputedly a member of an ancient guild of pious artisans called Les Campagnons, who swore themselves to celibacy and performed charitable work in addition to their paid employment.

His death remains a mystery. Several men were known to hold grudges against Rochas, and ranchers coveted the sweet water that flowed from a spring in Dog Canyon. Some people believe they might have been willing to kill for it. But no one was ever charged with his murder.

Rochas’s eccentric life and violent death had already earned him a small place in history books and local

folklore. Now it appears that after decades of obscurity this reclusive Frenchman may have another claim to fame.

Most New Mexicans have heard the story of Loretto Chapel. Originally called the Chapel of Our Lady of Light, it was built for the Sisters of Loretto, a Catholic teaching order brought to Santa Fe by Bishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy to establish a school. According to legend, when the chapel was completed in 1878, the Sisters realized that it lacked any sort of stairway to provide access to the choir loft. Nor was there room in the tiny chapel to build one. The Sisters would have to climb a ladder to reach the loft, an idea they rejected as both dangerous and immodest.

So they made a novena to Saint Joseph, patron saint of carpenters, praying for nine days for a solution to the problem. On the ninth day, a mysterious carpenter appeared, and using only a saw, hammer, and T-square, proceeded to construct the elegant spiral staircase that still stands today. Twenty feet high but only seven feet in diameter, it makes two complete 360-degree turns, is constructed without nails, and has no central support column. When it was completed, the mysterious carpenter disappeared without asking for payment. Some say the man was Saint Joseph himself.

The staircase is a fine example of old-world craftsmanship but not unique. Similar ones exist elsewhere in the U.S. and in Europe. It does not, as some have claimed, “defy the laws of physics.” A remarkable feat of engineering, yes; supernatural, no.

But what of the craftsman who built it? Who was he? Evidence has been growing in recent years that it was the reclusive Rochas.

Santa Fe historian Mary Jean Straw Cook began looking into the staircase story in the 1990s. Her research was exhaustive and was published in her book, Loretto: The Sisters and Their Santa Fe Chapel (Museum of New Mexico Press, 2002). Among the facts she uncovered are these:

• Rochas was present in Santa Fe at the time and was well-known among the French émigré community, which included Archbishop Lamy and Quintus Monier, a contractor who worked on both St. Francis Cathedral and Loretto Chapel.

• An entry in the account books of the Sisters of Loretto records a payment of $150 made to “Mr. Rochas” in March, 1881, for work performed at the school, although the exact nature of the work is not specified.

• A brief account of Rochas’s death published in the Santa Fe New Mexican on January 5, 1895, noted that he was “favorably known

in Santa Fe as an expert worker in wood. He build [sic] the handsome staircase in the Loretto chapel and at St. Vincent Sanitarium.”

• An inventory of his possessions at the time of his death showed that Rochas owned the sophisticated carpentry tools required to complete such a project—not just the “hammer, saw and T-square” of the legend.

• The earliest descriptions of the staircase don’t mention its supposedly miraculous origin. The legend seems to have arisen several decades later, after anyone who might have had first-hand knowledge of its construction had died.

Loretto Academy closed its doors in 1968, and a short time later the chapel was deconsecrated and sold. Today it is owned by The Inn at Loretto, which occupies the site where the school formerly stood. For $3 admission you can enter the chapel and view the marvelous staircase (although visitors are not permitted to climb it).

You can also visit the last home of its builder. The partially-reconstructed ruins of “Frenchy’s Cabin” are on the grounds of Oliver Lee State Park, nine miles southeast of Alamogordo. The stream that he died defending still courses through the canyon nearby.

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Seasoned cyclists will tell you that the wide expanses of New Mexico offer some of the best

bicycling paths in the world, whether your preference is street or trail. March is a particularly good time of year to see springtime in the state from the saddle of a bicycle.

If you are new to biking, get in ride shape before taking any extensive trips.

Taking a few rides around the block that lead to hour-long and longer excursions is a good way to ease into cycling.

Local bicycle shops and chambers of commerce offer a wealth of further information about where to pedal for pleasure.

“Think safety first,” says Ron Guer-rero of Bike ABQ, one of the largest cycling clubs in Albuquerque. “Just because you have been on a bike before doesn’t necessarily mean you should

just hop back on and start pedaling.”

Of particular concern for older riders is that equipment might not be up to snuff. Just dusting off that 10-speed in the garage might not cut it.

“People’s bodies change over time,” he said. “And what once was a bike that fit you properly when you were 20 might not be good for you in your 50s. Best to get the bike checked out, or possibly buy a new or used bike that is safer for you.”

Also, always wear a helmet, and make sure you aren’t dusting off an old one of these either. Make sure it passes safety requirements. Local bike shop technicians can help fit you properly. Once your body and your equipment check out, there are a few

other things to consider.Always pack rain gear; always ride

single file on roadways, and beware of fast traffic from in front and behind; know that dehydration is common; and carry a first aid kit, repair kit and food, especially when biking off road. Use common sense, practice safety and fol-low laws and regulations. Consult local bike shops. As much as possible, ride in groups. Plan, use your head and count only on yourself.

Resources to help you on your trek can be found at http://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/bike.

There are also quite a few clubs that will help you if you are new to cycling in the city. They include:

•Bike ABQ, www.bikeabq.org;•New Mexico Touring Society, www.

nmts.org;Here is a nice trail to try this spring for

either a beginning or experienced rider.The Las Huertas Canyon starts near

the Rio Grande and can take you as far as the top of Sandia Crest.

The full 22-mile route includes stretches of pavement and a maintained dirt road. While physically demanding, with some 5,700 feet of climbing, the route can be broken into sections for those wanting less of a workout.

Start at an elevation of 5,000 feet along the Bosque at N.M. 44 in the town of Bernalillo. There is plenty of parking and plenty of restaurants are nearby. Head east toward the Sandias,

crossing Interstate 25 via an overpass. Pedal straight to the village of Placitas on N.M. 165, which is paved. Once past the village, the road turns to dirt and the road name changes to Forest Road 16 at the Cibola National Forest boundary. You are at an elevation of 6,100 feet and 10 miles from your car. If you park in Placitas instead, you cut that starting distance by at least half.

But if you keep going, you pedal through the northern side of the Sandias along the canyon bottom marked by prairie grasses and pinion-juniper. As you pedal upward, the vegetation begins to change to cool-weather ponderosa pine. Sandia Man Cave is located in this 7-mile section and makes for an interesting stop. The dirt road ends at the junction of Forest Road 16 and N.M. 536 at an elevation of 8,700 feet.

If you’re still in it to win it, turn right and pedal five more hard-earned miles to Sandia Crest at 10,700 feet. Your reward is a spectacular view of the Rio Grande Valley and Mount Taylor to the west and the Jemez Mountains to the north.

This is a daylong ride, but there are a number of places to top off your water bottles along the way. There is also a restaurant at the crest. Cycling the dirt-only stretch shortens the ride and climb considerably.

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Mimi Paden sits in the corner of a room full of 4- and 5-year-olds in violet leotards and pink tutus.

She plays “When You Wish Upon a Star” as they twirl, and they take turns waving their thanks to her.

Paden can’t exactly remember when she started playing the piano for dance classes at Fishback School of Dance. But that’s not because she’s 98; no one else at Fishback can

remember how long the woman they call Miss Mimi has been there, either. (Everyone agrees it was somewhere in the late ‘60s or early ‘70s.) But she does remember all the details surrounding the beginning of what would become the career she has come to love. She remembers her tennis buddy telling her about an opening at the school where she took ballet. She remembers that she had terrible timing back then and took a while to grow into the precision necessary for helping young ballet dancers count their steps. And she remembers the faces of so many of the children who have come through the studio in the last 30-plus years.

“I can’t believe how many little kids run up to me and say, ̀ Miss Mimi, you played the piano for me for years!’”

Paden said with a laugh. “I think I’ve had it pretty good.”

Kathie Fishback, who owns the school that her mother started, says Paden is well-loved by all the staff and students. “And boy, can she play.”

Paden has sat in front of a piano for most of her life, always preferring Rachmaninoff to popular music. Her mother, who played in the orchestra pit at silent movies, taught her how to play when she was 8. She played for fun and for friends who sang or danced.

“What I really wanted to do was go to New York and be a model,” she said. “My parents were smart enough to say no, so I got married.”

She wasn’t a career woman while her husband, Dick, was alive. But she inadvertently made playing a piano a career at Fishback. For a while, she taught lessons and made $10 a week playing the organ at church. (“I didn’t like it. It was too churchy,” she said. “I just wanted to play gospel!”)

When her friend told her about the opening at Fishback, she wasn’t sure it was the right fit.

“Dr. Fishback put sheet music in front of me and said, ̀ Play that!’” she remembers with a laugh at the notion of feeling intimidated that first day. “When I finished, he said, ̀ You’ll do,’ and walked out. I guess I did well enough to get the job!”

Paden is charming, independent – she drives herself to the school five days a week – and very much committed to her interests, including her family, gardening

and fashion. She comes from a long line of independent thinkers, too. Her great-grandfather invented a steamboat engine that he later retooled for steam-powered laundry machines before fighting for the Union in the Civil War. Her grandfather was a movie theater owner who had to reinvent himself as a businessman after his theater burned down.

“He’d survive and always found a job to do,” she said. “He even sold landscaping trees out of his Buick.”

This family history of tenacity, she says, is what made her unafraid of adventure or trying new things. She grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and had a vision of a life in the West.

She and her husband towed their house to Albuquerque with their two small children, Jack and Jill.

Paden says the secret to living a long, active, happy life is simple: Be present.

“I never thought about getting old,” she said, dressed hipper than women half her age, with seven lovely rings, a silk scarf and lived-in boots with silver tips. “I eat whatever I want, I do my own yard work, spend time with my family, and I stay busy.”

Playing at Fishback fits into that life philosophy very well.

“I’d go crazy if I didn’t have anything to do,” she says. “And it makes me happy. I play the piano all the way home.”

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Dear Readers,We are pleased to kick off

our new monthly column, From the Recipe Box, during March, the ideal time to celebrate New Mexico’s long tradition of Lenten foods.

Also, we would like to invite readers to submit their special recipes every month, along with a one- or two-paragraph story about why this recipe is important to you and why you want to share it. Send your submissions to me at [email protected], and I will go through them and select some to share each month in this column.

For now, here’s my little story and some recipes.

My Lenten food traditions aren’t new. Families from Chimayo to Santa Teresa and all points around probably have the same, or similar, menus during Lent. The strong Catholic backbone is the catalyst for most of the food. During Lent, cooks in our families (mostly the women, though I’m happy to hear from the men who also made the food) would make sure to have special meals starting on Ash Wednesday, and every Friday of Lent thereafter. Easter had its own traditional food as well.

On those Fridays, especially on Good Friday, the last Friday of Lent, the day was spent feasting. Food included quelites (spinach), torta de huevo (little fried egg delights), fideos (vermicelli), red chile, beans, rice, salmon patties, tuna, sopa (bread pudding) and natillas (like a custard). Lenten food is that it is always meatless. No meat on Fridays during Lent, say the Catholics.

When I take a moment during Lent to be grateful for everything I have and to remember my mom, I can picture her in the kitchen during Lent. She was always so happy to make this food and to wake up before any of us to do it. How do moms do that? She would be dressed, lipstick on. (My mom was a homemaker who wore lipstick even when she cooked! And she was beautiful.) We would hear her cracking eggs (for the torta), blending chile to within an inch of its life and crushing garlic. The scent in our house was incredible during Lent.

When we would walk into the kitchen, there was always something for us to sample - either a fresh flour tortilla right off the comal (a flat stoneware that sat on top of the range burner), some red chile, or, if we were darn lucky, a

torta de huevo smothered in red chile. My brother, Pat, was usually hovering around waiting for those little devils to be served up. My mom never said no to the treats, but my sister and I knew that if Pat was in the kitchen first, we were going to have to wait.

In any case, the recipes I have are below and I give credit to all my relatives who have kept the traditions alive. My Auntie Victoria, in her late 80s, is still cooking with gas (as my mom would say). She has a huge family and I’ll bet she can still make enough food to feed that army.

My mom died in 1988, but my most vivid memories of her are still alive because I picture her in the kitchen. There she is, wearing lipstick while she cooks, singing off-tune, but hitting just the right notes for us.

I hope to keep as many of these traditions alive for my boys, and I’m sure my sister feels the same way. Enjoy these two recipes, and please send us your stories with recipes for the coming months.

QUELITES• 1 pound spinach (about two

10-ounce bags fresh baby spinach)• 1 tablespoon olive oil or

vegetable oil• 1/2 cup diced onion

• 2 tablespoons crushed red chile with seeds

• Cooked pinto beans (as a side dish)

• Salt and pepper to tasteIn an 8-inch skillet, heat 1

tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook 1 to 2 minutes; stir in the spinach or lamb’s quarters and cook until wilted. Stir in the chile. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with beans.

Makes 6 servings.TORTAS DE HUEVO• 4 eggs, separated• Salt and pepper to taste,optional• About 1/4 inch vegetable oil in

pan for frying• Red chile sauceHeat the oil in an 8-inch skillet,

preferably cast iron.Using an electric mixer, beat the

egg whites until stiff. Beat the egg yolks and season if desired with salt and pepper. Gently fold the yolks into the whites.

Drop the egg mixture by large spoonsful into the hot oil to form an “omelet” about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until firm, then flip to cook the other side. Drain on paper towels. When all of the egg mixture has been fried, submerge the tortas in the red chile. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

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Five years ago, Dean and Lena Strober moved to Albuquerque from New York City, without jobs, without a

home and without many ideas on what to do. But together they came up with one, one so crazy that it just might work - and it did. Starting small, in 12,000 square feet and with 35 local vendors, the Strobers launched the Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest.

Now, after just five years, the event attracts 150 vendors from four states, filling more than 80,000 square feet.

The Strobers attribute the event’s growth to modeling it after large parties they used to attend in Brooklyn. They had numerous rooms, each providing a different experience, and exceeding expectations. The Strobers are proud to point out that while attendees move through the festival indulging in everything from locally roasted coffees, hand-crafted chocolates, fudge-covered funnel cakes, hon-ey-laced chocolate sauces, and white-choc-olate lavender breads, in one room 10 bands will perform everything from blues, to folk, to funk.

Another room will feature a kitchen stage for professional cooking demos, s’mores, and eating contests and baking contests, open to all and awarding cash prizes for the best homemade chocolate treats.

A third room of the exhibit hall will feature local coffee trucks and free wine tastings, compliments of Cupcake Vineyards, all while classical music is performed by the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. And that’s just what’s inside the building.

Outside the exhibition hall, children of all

ages can enjoy live cow milking demonstra-tions, while the littlest ones have fun jumping in complimentary bounce houses, getting their faces painted and playing games.

“We want to provide something for everyone,” Dean said when asked about all the entertainment.

“And as parents ourselves,” Lena adds, “it’s important to create something affordable and accessible for families to do together.”

When asked what’s next for their production company, they enthusiastically and simultaneously said, “The Naked Food Fair!” But before imaginations start running, they begin to describe an event dedicated to showcasing all-natural and vegetarian foods as provided by restaurants, shops and markets. On April 11, at the newly renovated Railyards, they will test out this idea with the support of Whole Foods, La Montanita Co-op and other local, health-conscious businesses.

They event will offer raw food presenta-tions, seasonal gardening seminars, onsite yoga classes and cooking demos by top local chefs, including Chef Jonathan Perno from the award-winning Los Poblanos.

In this enchanted land of bountiful farms, all-natural markets and an increasing number of yoga and wellness centers, perhaps this too, is a crazy idea that just might work.

For more information:Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest.

March 21 – 22. Expo NM. www.ChocolateAndCoffeeFest.comNaked Food Fair. April 11. Albuquerque

Railyards. www.NakedFoodFair.com

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The New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation assists with patients’ non-medical needs while they seek care with us so they can focus on getting better. Help your friends and neighbors who are fighting cancer by making a donation today. You can also support patients who need it most by attending our upcoming Gallery With a Cause “Spring Soleil” art show on March 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. These quarterly shows showcase more than 160 pieces of art from the community and proceeds benefit NMCCF.

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By Martin Frentzel

I am beginning to think life after 60 is called “the Golden Years” because you are always prospecting

for ways to save money. The federal government’s Interagency Pass Pro-gram might be the best bargain avail-able to those of us who have reached the gilded age and like to get outdoors.

Part of the America the Beautiful pass program, a lifetime Senior Pass will cost you just $10 if purchased in person at one of the offices where it is sold. Order one online, and the shipping and handling fees double the price to $20. Even that is a fantastic deal for a lifetime of visiting national parks and monu-ments, national wildlife refuges, and other facilities managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Reclamation.

You will recover your money the first time you use this pass to visit the ancient dwellings at Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos, where the daily entrance fee is $15 per vehicle. The pass covers entry for you and up to three individuals in the vehicle. If you live in Albuquerque and don’t want to spend a day on the road, the pass also gains you admission to Petroglyph National Monument where trails provide a gallery of ancient rock art and stunning views of the Sandia Mountains towering above

the city.The Senior Pass is also valid at all

14 fee-charging facilities on the Sandia Ranger District. You won’t have to worry about having $3 cash with you when you want to go hiking. In addition, the pass will get you a 50 percent savings on some public campgrounds, but one should always call the management agency in advance to see what discounts each location offers.

Officially, the Senior Pass pass is valid for admission or reduced fees at more than 2,000 federal facilities nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.Recreation.gov/pass. If you lose your pass, it can’t be replaced; you just need to buy another.

HUNTING AND FISHING DIS-COUNTS

The State of New Mexico also offers discounts for those who enjoy getting outdoors to harvest their own food. Once you reach age 70, your annual fishing license is free, and seniors between the ages of 65 and 69 may purchase a Senior Annual Fishing License for $8. (It costs $25 for adults between the ages of 18 and 64.)

There are six fishing waters across New Mexico open only to seniors, youth under 18 or those with disabilities. Es-tancia, Grants and Santa Rosa are closest to Albuquerque, but ponds near state hatcheries at Los Ojos and Red River should not be overlooked.

Those who want to hunt may purchase

a Senior and Handicapped Game Hunt-ing and Fishing License, which costs $20 a year, a $10 savings. The Game Hunting license includes small game hunting (squirrels and all game birds ex-cept turkey) and is a necessary purchase for those who want to hunt big game on either public or private land. Disabled veterans who want the Game Hunting and Fishing license will be charged $10.

Unless you have reached age 70 or are 100 percent disabled, you need to purchase additional stamps or validations for fishing and hunting. If you are using U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management properties, you will need a $5 Habitat Improvement Stamp. This money is used to thin overgrown forests, plant ground cover after forest fires, and develop springs and other water sources for wildlife. The Habitat Management and Access Validation costs $4 and is re-quired for all senior hunters and anglers who have not reached the age of 70. The money helps manage state-owned wild-life and waterfowl management areas across the state, and leases some private lands for hunting or fishing.

Seniors 65 and older also receive discounted elk and deer licenses. The deadline to apply for those is in March each year. New Mexico’s license year begins April 1, and new licenses will be required as of that date.

For more information, visit the De-partment of Game and Fish website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

STATE PARKS BARGAINSThe annual passes sold by New Mex-

ico State Parks can save you money, and the more you camp the more you save. The Senior Camping Pass is available for New Mexico residents 62 and older. It costs $100 and reduces your nightly camping fee. A developed site with elec-tric and sewer hookups typically costs $14 nightly, but that is reduced to $8 for senior pass holders. This is a bargain if you camp more than 17 nights at state parks annually, which is the break-even point for the $100 purchase price.

If your annual camping adventures take you to a mix of areas managed by other public agencies or private entities, the annual state parks camping pass may not be for you. However, don’t overlook the Annual Day-Use Permit offered by New Mexico State Parks. For $40, you have 365 days to use the pass at state parks across the state. Day use fees are usually $5, although the Rio Grande Nature Center day use fee is $3. This day use pass is great if you camp at one of the private campgrounds in Chama, Las Cruces or Eagle Nest, but spend your days fishing the Chama or Cimarron Rivers, or birding at Leasburg or Percha Dam state parks.

New Mexico State Parks may be contacted by calling 888-667-2757, or visit the website at nmparks.com. The parks website has a great downloadable list of phone numbers for each of the 35 state parks.

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DIY (Do It Yourself) Santa Fe is a month-long celebration of the great arts tradition that

provides New Mexico its unique character. Certainly Santa Fe is known as one of the finest arts cities in America. This month, Santa Fe celebrates the artist in you.

This showcase of the community’s creative workshops and events is a great opportunity for visitors to spend time learning from some of the nation’s finest, most experienced artists and artisans. The workshops are eclectic - everything from bead making to hot wax sculpting, as well as the standard mediums of painting, ceramics and photography.

For information on all of the event workshops throughout the month, visit the Santa Fe Creative Tourism website at santafecreativetourism.org/diy-santa-fe/.

Here is a sampling of the workshops being held this month.

Glass Bead Making with Donna Nova Designs.

When: March 15 (Repeats, see website for times other dates)

Where: Soho of Santa Fe926 Baca Street #4Cost: $100-$300 / Contact for details Donna Nova at [email protected]: donnanova.comDonna Nova says Santa Fe is

where several glass workers have banded together for generations, and now that includes her studio, Soho of Santa Fe. She says people who want to learn glass bead making will have the chance in her workshop to make glass beads in the style of the grand Italian bead makers.

During the four-hour individualized class, students will learn the basics of glass bead making, focusing on the application of glass frit. Each student will complete many glass beads, she says.

“I have been making lampworked

beads for almost two decades and have studied with (internationally renowned bead artists) Loren Stump, Emilio Santini, Lisa St. Martin, Sage and Tom Holland and others,” she said. “It has been an honor, and I love to teach people this craft.”

Creating the Photographic Book Start to Finish with Sasha Linda Wasko

When: March 22 (Repeats, see website for times and other dates)

Where: Artist StudioCost: $239 Contact: Sasha Wasko, (505) 699-7038Email: [email protected] website: www.sashawaskoart.comThis workshop is for digital

photography and film. Students will learn how to edit,

sequence and lay out a book using book making software. The class will start with Blurb’s Book Smart software. Each student should take with them 25 digital images from their personal projects to the class to

get a good start on the book.The course will include: •Matching your digital images to

a book design, including colors and sizes;

• Developing a theme from your digital images;

• Editing, selecting and sequencing images;

• Choosing images that contribute aesthetically to a page layout;

• Learning layout options; • Creating the cover; • Image control for your book,

including contrast, color correction and sharpening;

• Book distribution - as a product or portfolio.

Sasha Linda Wasko is an internationally known artist and educator. She has had exhibitions in or has received honors in America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Japan. She has 25 years of experience as an art instructor, including at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Art Institutes.

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Remodeling: Are You Going to Get Your Money Back?

By David Griffin

This is the second in a series of articles looking at home improvement, remodeling and

the increasing importance of home shows as a source of information. Last time we looked at the value of home shows if you are thinking about improving your home. Time is valuable and comparison-shopping is time consuming. Home shows can save you significant time.

Home shows have also increased their value because a good homeshow will do the research to find companies considered the best in the home improvement industry and the will all be under one roof.

Let’s take a snapshot of where the remodeling industry is headed from cost versus value It comes to a simple question: does remodeling pay for itself through increased home value?

2013/2014 Cost vs. Value: Remodeling Pays Off Big Time – Again

Home improvement projects across the board give homeowners a return on their investment when it comes time to sell. As existing-home sales and home prices

make remarkable strides upward nationwide, remodeling projects are also continuing to make a big comeback.

For the second year in a row, Remodeling magazine’s Cost Versus Value Report saw an increase in home-improvement dollars recouped when the home was sold.

Trends This trend signals an end to the

long slide in the cost-value ratio, which began to decline in 2006 and didn’t begin its rebound until last year. In 2014, the cost-value ratio stood at 66.1%, a jump of 5.5 points over 2013 year, the largest increase since 2005.

The cost-value ratio expresses resale value as a percentage of construction cost. When cost and value are equal, the ratio is 100 percent; when cost is higher than value, the ratio is less than 100 percent; and when value is higher than cost, the ratio exceeds 100 percent.)

Significantly, for the first time in four years, improved resale value of residential housing has more of an influence in the cost-value ratio than construction costs. The situation began to change in 2013, when lower costs were mainly responsible for across-the-board improvement in the cost-value ratio.

While this was good news for the

remodeling market, costs remained volatile and housing values had yet to stabilize. The most positive sign in this year’s data, rising resale value is driving the overall market improvement.

Seeking local information regarding the home-improvement market, I talked with John Pravato, owner of the Rio Rancho Home and Remodeling Show, which is returning this March 28 and 29 after a four-year absence.

“In recent years, we’ve worked to make our home shows are more valuable for homeowners by

researching the companies we invite to participate. It is also critical they offer significant savings available only at our shows,” said Pravato. “We strive to bring the very best companies. “Keeping value in mind, we will offer free admission to those who arrive by 11am on each day, and children under twelve are free all day.”

The original Rio Rancho Home & Remodeling Show takes place on March 28 and 29 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. Exhibitors can call 505-269-6985 for information.

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Bruno Turning Automotive SeatModel 2570 for higher vehicles (Van or SUV) Seat rotates, comes out of vehicle and lowers towardthe ground. Powered operation with easy one button controls.Local installation available. Paid $8,000 sell for $1,800Call Robert (941) 993-5804

CLASSES

Conversational French ClassesJoin a French class this winter!

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offers classes on all levels,including French for Travelers.

Open House on Jan. 16, 12-6pm,2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 110.

For info, call 872-9288 or visitwww.afabq.com.

COMMUNICATION THERAPYDementia, Coma, Non-responsive Wakefulness CAN be helped. Allison Edwards, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, Integrative Communication Specialist. 505-407-9602.

ESTATE PLANNINGAFFORDABLE ESTATE PLANNINGFixed rate services for seniors.Wills, Transfer on Death Deeds,Powers of Attorney. FantinaBecker, Esq. [email protected]

HANDYMAN/YARD/LANDSCAPECarpenter-Cabinet Maker Handyman, free estimates - small jobs welcome. Established 1969. Call Mike at 884-4138.

Electrician30 years’ experience. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Senior rates apply. LIC # 350669 Call Peter @ 505 688-8520 Visit us at: currentsecurityandelectric.com

Handyman - Swamp cooler, winterized, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Affordable door and window replacement, bath and kitchen remodels. Free estimates. Call 463-4744

L’s Repair and MaintenanceElectrical/Plumbing/Swamp Coolers, Etc.Leroy Silva JM License/Handyman(505) 382-4716

PR LandscapingLawn care – Tree Trimming Yard Work – Reliable – HonestCall 319-8430

Removal of dry trees, shrubs and weeds. Call Joe 203-5178

HEALTH

IMPROVE BLADDER CONTROLA YOGA workshop where you will

be guided through toning and strengthening exercises along with

breathing techniques, which are the key to more control. No prior

Yoga experience necessary.1 hour classes on

4 Saturdays or 4 Sundays Cost $80.00 Reservation required

Call Sally at 298-3852 for information Or email

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HEATING/AC/PLUMBING

HELP WANTED Are you 55 or older? Live in New Mexico? Very low income?Unemployed? For those who qualify, part-time, paid, on-the-job training positions are available with local non-profit and public agencies; while they last. If interested, contact ALTSD, ask for Bill Taylor (505-469-4193)or Tup Tupper (505)795-1412. Ask about the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

Now hiring top notch,experienced Caregivers. Are you available for long shifts and 24 hour shifts? We have the best pay and benefits. Call 217-7030 for more information on joining our amazing team at Home Instead Senior Care!

HOMES FOR SALE2 BR/2 Bath home priced to sell at $16,900. The carpet, water heater, swamp cooler, and furnace arethree years old. The living room is adorned with a built-in lighted china hutch/curio cabinet, and a pass-through bar to the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen has a nice pantry, and newer linoleum, counter tops, and cabinets. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a large master bathroom with a walk-in shower, garden tub, and new linoleum. Located in The Albuquerque Meadows senior community. Call Pat or Craig at 821-1991. The open floor plan of this pretty 3BR/2 Bath home includes an eat-in kitchen with a newdishwasher, a gas oven, arefrigerator, and a disposal. There are ceiling fans and new carpet throughout the home, and the owner is leaving a portable electric fireplace. The swamp cooler has a new motor and thermostat and the master bedroom is large enough for a king-sized bed. A nice-sized shed provides space for all your extras. $35,900. Call Pat or Craig at The Albuquerque Meadows senior community at 821-1991.

Located in The Albuquerque Meadows 55+ mobile home park, this lovely 2 BR/2 Bath home has a beautiful kitchen with a breakfast nook, lots of cabinets, and a pretty bay window. All appliances,including a washer & dryer, are included.The home has refrigerated air, cathedral ceilings, tape and textured walls throughout, and a nice storage shed. $35,500. Call Pat or Craig at 821-1991.

Fuller home, close to park and veryQuiet neighborhood. 1460 squareFeet, utility room off garage. 3 BR,1 full bath, walk-in shower in master BR. Master bedroom is large with built in book shelves. Plant ledges in great room. Open floor plan great for entertaining. Beautifully landscaped with water saving plants, mature trees.$165,000 505-836-1261 or cell 505-480-8371

MANICURE/PEDICURESenior Special Manicure and Pedicure $30 2 blocks North of I-40 on Rio Grande Blvd NWCall Pat 505-259-4503

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RENTAL LIVING

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VOLUNTEERS

Casa Esperanza seeks 1-2 persons to help our Give Hope A Ride program, every 2nd Saturday of each month. 8:30 to 1:30.Tasks include paper work and assistance with auction. Training provided with minimum 6 month commitment. [email protected]

Second Saturday monthly, 8:30 to 1:30, help with Give Hope A Ride auction near Central and Wyoming to benefit Casa Esperanza. Tasks are paper work and car lot help. Training with 6 month minimum commitment please. [email protected]

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

Adelante Development Center, IncAdelante’s Back In Use DME Donation DriveBring your gently used durable medical equipment to support the needs of people with disabilities in New Mexico.When: Friday and Saturday: March 20-21, 2015Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Where: 3900 Osuna Blvd NE, AlbuquerqueThis donation drive is being held in conjunction with United Access, a mobility/wheelchair vendor. We will be accepting used durable medical equipment only (wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, etc.) Stop by to donate and see the latest in accessible vehicles (provided by United Access). If you have questions, please call Back In Use at 505-341-7171.

Alzheimer’s AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter invites those interested to become volunteers.Volunteer positions are varied and can involve clerical work, event participation, health fairs, group facilitators and Helpline counselors. Some positions require background check. Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association. Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you.

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ClassifiedsAnimal 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.

Catholic CharitiesSenior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required) Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required.

Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator: Answer phones, confirm ride requests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets. Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class. 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Manzano Mesa Senior Center Van Drivers: Van drivers are needed at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center to drive for various in-town and out- of-town trips. Volunteers are reimbursed for lunch and admission on trips they drive. Volunteers are required to join the Retired and Senior Volunteer program and must obtain a City of Albuquerque City Operators Permit, (COP). Please call 764-1616.

Meals on WheelsKitchen Aide: volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Drivers: Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Use of personal Vehicle is required).

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.

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) Is seeking seniors to visit and assist other seniors in their homes:

The StorehouseVolunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes, package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic. Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 noonYou will receive hands on training.

Senior Companions:Are 55 years of age or older, Volunteer 20-40 hours a week, Work with frail, at-risk, and/or isolated/homebound elderly, Senior Companion benefits include: Mileage reimbursement, Supplemental accident and liability coverage while on duty, Annual recognition event, Stipend for those who are income eligible, Initial and monthly training, Meals reimbursement. SCP volunteers assist clients with paying bills, grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments, and light housekeeping. Most importantly, they provide companionship and develop friendships with their clients. Senior Companions can

also provide respite service to family caregivers. The assistance Senior Companions provide to clients and their caregivers oftentimes allows recipients to remain in their home rather than being institutionalized, alleviates loneliness and helps to maintain a connection to their community. This service results in major health care cost-savings for seniors, their families, and communities. You Can Be a Senior Helping Seniors.Call 505-764-1612 for more 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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ARTFebruary 28 – March 27Placitas Artists Series Arts Exhibit and Reception, at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church (six miles east of I-25 on NM 166/Exit 242 in Placitas), gallery hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday. Artists Reception on Sunday, March 22, from 2-3 p.m., free admission. The exhibit features the art of Lynda Burch, watercolor and water media; Judith Roderick, fiber art; Lynne Peckinpaugh, watercolor; and Dennie York, pen and ink. The March 22 reception precedes a 3 p.m. concert featuring Willy Sucre and Friends performing clarinet quintets and other works by Brahms, Bennett, and Wilde. (Tickets are required for the concert.) For details, call 505-867-8080, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.placitasartistsseries.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTSMarch 1-31Women & Creativity 2015 is an annual, month-long series that celebrates women’s creativity across the disciplines. The events are citywide at various locations. Visit womenandcreativity.org.March 6-827th Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show, at Sandia Resort & Casino, Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring over 200 booths filled with more than 1,000 products related to chile peppers. Enjoy samples of spicy foods, books, clothing and decorator items. Admission $15. Call 796-7500; visit fieryfoodsshow.com.March 7The New Mexico American Federation of Teachers (NM/AFT) will be holding a meeting on Wednesday March 7, 2015 at the AFT Hall, 530 Jefferson Street, NE (Albuquerque). The speaker will be Amy Grochowski, Curator of Education, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. She will give an overview of the Museum and give information on the volunteer program.March 7The American Assn of University Women (AAUW) will be holding a meeting on Saturday March 7, 2015 at the Monte Vista Church, 3501 Campus Blvd N.E. (Albuquerque) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The speaker will be Angie King-Nossier, Registered Dietician-Nutritionist. She is the author of “Golden Girl Nutrition: Seven Holistic Health Secrets to Health and Vitality.” There will be time for a Question and Answer period. All guests, prospective members, and current members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.March 7Startup Studio Workshop: What’s Inside a Computer, at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, 1-4 p.m. Highlands University Professor Stan Cohen and Miles Tokunow will share their insights on the ‘guts’ of computing. Class limited, register in advance online. Admission $15. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.March 8Reinventing Radio-An Afternoon with Ira Glass, at Popejoy Hall, 3 p.m. Glass talks about his program and its components: what makes a compelling story, where they find them, and how he and his staff work to push broadcast journalism into unexplored territory. Tickets start at $10. Call 277-3824; visit popejoypresents.com/reinventing-radio-an-afternoon-with-ira-glass.March 10The New Mexico Assn of Educational Retirees (NMAER) is holding a monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, March 10,2015, UNM Continuing Education Facility, 1634 University Boulevard NE (Albuquerque) from 11:30-1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jean Holloway, Educational Diagnostician, Albuquerque Public Schools. She will speak on her role in the Special Education Program, diagnosing a range of students from the gifted students to the autistic student. Guests are encouraged to attend, as well as current members and prospective members. To RSVP for the Luncheon, telephone (505) 271-2078 or email [email protected] 13-15Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival-Spring Show, Lujan Exhibit Complex EXPO NM Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This juried indoor festival focuses on fine arts and crafts. Admission $7; kids under 12 free. Visit riograndefestivals.com/festivals/spring-show.March 14High Desert Saint Paddy’s Party and ParadeHigh Desert Pipes and Drums and the City of Albuquerque are hosting an outdoor family

fun event with two stages of Celtic music, dance and song. A parade of bagpipe bands, cars, horses, dogs, and more will start off the afternoon. Arts, crafts, and face painters. Bagpipe and drum lessons. Kids and dog costume contests and Pot O’Gold silent auction. Food trucks and artisan vendors. Celebrate the Green with Albuquerque’s Celtic community at the Balloon Museum. Kids in costume get in FREE!! Kids under 6 FREE. Cost: $6.00, Saturday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m. at Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. 505-228-7402 Email:[email protected], Web site: http://www.hdpd.org,March 14-15Valencia Flying & Retrieval Society presents the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Hot Air Balloon Rally, at Belen Eagle Park & Community Center, 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, open 6 a.m., mass ascension, 7 a.m. Free event/parking/entry for balloons. Featuring more than 50 Hot Air Balloons, including many special shapes. (Event is weather-dependent). Visit VFRSBalloonClub.org.March 15-22Albuquerque Restaurant Week. Now in its seventh year, the event is an 8-day culinary celebration featuring value-priced dinners and lunches. Prices and times vary depending on restaurant. Visit website, albuquerque.nmrestaurantweek.com. Call 847-3333.March 19Salud y Sabor, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 5:30 p.m. An evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture. Free admission. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.March 21-22Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest, at EXPO NM Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Southwest’s gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, teahouses, cake, donut and candy makers, wineries & more. Admission $10; kids 12 & under free. Visit chocolateandcoffeefest.com.March 28Epilepsy Support & Education is presenting Epilepsy Walk NM, a walk at Tiguex Park on March 28th from 9 a.m.-noon. We would love for you to join us on this very important day! Come help us raise epilepsy awareness for New Mexico. We hope to see you there!!For registration go check out EpilepsySupportNM.org or call 505-243-9119March 28The 22nd annual César Chávez Day, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 10:30 a.m. A march begins and ends on the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor, followed by a family fiesta with children’s activities, community awards and exhibits, food, and live performances. Free event. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.

HEALTHAdapted Aquatics taught at the UNM’s Therapy Pool. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, mobility, flexibility and range of motion. 50+ Sports and Fitness Program instructors conduct all classes. Call for costs and times, 880-2800.

MUSICMarch 6, 8Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra Art and Music Concerts: March 6, at Cleveland High School, 4800 Laban Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, 7:30 p.m.; and March 8, at Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Avenue SE, 3 p.m. Free, donations appreciated. Call 433-7445; visit nmapo.org.March 13Latin Diva Series: Sofía Rei, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 7:30 p.m. Originally from Buenos Aires, Sofía Rei a charismatic vocalist on the New York music scene, performs South American rhythms. Admission $12-$22. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.March 14The High Desert Pipes & Drums and the City of Albuquerque present the High Desert Saint Paddy’s Party and Parade, at Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy Celtic music, dancing, marching bands, merchandise, food and more. Admission $5. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.March 19The Khans, at South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, noon; and at North Valley Library, 7704

2nd Street NW, 5 p.m. The Khans (Frank Bramlitt & Erik Teixeira from Sadaqah) perform Arabic, Ottoman and Persian melodies, with African and American influences. Free admission. Call South Valley, 877-5170; North Valley, 897-8823; visit ampconcerts.org.March 22-29Puccini’s La Boheme - La Bohème is a fully staged opera with orchestra, sung in Italian with English supertitles, and presented in two acts with one intermission. One of the most famous, popular and enduring operatic classics, this tale of love and loss in 19th century Paris is filled with some of opera’s most beautiful and recognizable music. Whether you are experiencing it for the first or fifteenth time, La Bohème never fails to touch the heart.”

THEATREThrough March 15Souvenir - A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, at Adobe Theater, 9813 4th Street NW, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m; Sunday, 2 p.m. For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins produces explosions of derisive laughter. Admission $15-$17. Call 898-9222; adobetheater.org.Through March 22The King and I, at Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Avenue SW, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. East versus West makes for a dramatic, textured and uplifting tale. Admission $12-$24. Call 242-4750; visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.March 8Musicals at the KiMo: Shall We Dance (1937), at KiMo, 2 p.m. A romance between a ballet master and a tap dancer becomes complicated when rumors surface that they’re already married. Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. Tickets $6-$8. Call 768-3522 or 311.March 17Performance: The Legends of Irish Dance, at Popejoy Hall, 7:30 p.m. This evening celebrates the spirit of Irish traditional dance and music. Admission TBA. Call 277-3824; visit popejoypresents.com.March 22, 25, 27, 29Opera Southwest, Puccini’s La Bohème, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, Wednesday & Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. An immortal tale of tragic young love, set among the rooftops of bohemian Paris. Admission $12-$82. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.March 25NM PBS & Film: The Homestretch, at the KiMo, 7 p.m. Three homeless teens brave Chicago winters, high school pressures, and life on the streets to build a brighter future. Free admission. Call 277-2121, KiMo, 768-3544; visit communitycinema.org.

March 26AFME Foundation presents: Documentary, The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo, at KiMo, 7-9 p.m. The documentary tells the story of the late, legendary drummer who played with Ozzy Osborne, Motley Crue, Lita Ford, and other rock and roll icons. Admission $12. Call KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

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Someone asked me if it is legal for an exterminator to say pesticides are “safe.” Yes it is.

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act prohibits manufacturers from putting the word “safe” on the labels of their products, but it is perfectly legal for a pest control person to lie about it and say they are safe. It is totally immoral but technically legal. Pesticides are NOT safe.

The suffix – cide, literally means to kill. Pesticide, suicide, homicide, genocide all have one thing in common - death. Are there any safe pesticides? Emphatically, no there are not. Can pesticides be used safely? Yes they can, if they are used by people who are knowledgeable about the pesticide they are using, and if they use the product carefully, and if they have respect for the environment where the pesticide is going to be placed. Unfortunately, more often

than not, the “respect” portion of the equation is lacking.

Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those who have allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, or other immune, respiratory, or neurological impairments are especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of pesticides.

How are pesticides introduced into the body? There are three main points of entry. Inhalation of the fumes of some pesticides is very common and can severely compromise a respiratory system. Even if there is no odor, that doesn’t mean the chemical isn’t present. Nerve gas has no scent, yet it is deadly. Pesticides are commonly absorbed by the skin and occasionally ingested. In the latter, it is often children who swallow pesticides carelessly left out in the open. Pets will frequently ingest rodenticides carelessly used by a pest control operator or a homeowner.

Consider the following incident that took place in the 1950s and that was perpetuated by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO).

The Asian island of Borneo was having a terrible problem with malaria. Bureaucrats in WHO decided to save the island by spraying it with DDT, a dangerous

pesticide. Malaria, as we know, is a mosquito-borne disease that is prevalent in tropical countries where most people live in poverty.

The WHO sprayed DDT all over the island killing many of the mosquitoes. It also killed many other organisms including parasitic wasps. These wasps control certain caterpillars that feed on the thatched roofs of people’s homes. Without the wasp, the caterpillars multiplied and many roofs were destroyed. The DDT also coated many insects normally eaten by lizards, causing many of the lizards to die. The lizards were eaten by cats, which also died. Without the cats, the rat population multiplied causing an outbreak of typhoid and the plague. It is obvious there was a severe domino effect from the spraying of DDT over the island.

The WHO, to correct this misadventure, parachuted in several planeloads of many thousands of feral cats they collected. The ones that didn’t land in the ocean and drown settled on the island as official rat catchers.

This story illustrates the fact that the misuse of pesticides can be extremely hazardous, with numerous possibilities of tragic endings. Pesticides are often sprayed around the perimeter of a home. What are

they killing? Just about anything that comes in contact with the pesticide. Praying mantis, ladybugs and many other beneficial insects are killed. What about the birds that may eat some of the insects that came in contact with the pesticide? They can get sick and die as well.

Where are pesticides used? Commercial pesticide applications are frequently made to schools, offices, stores, theaters, restaurants, hotels, government buildings, hospitals, nursing homes, airplanes, buses and almost all public buildings. Additionally, private citizens apply pesticides to their homes, gardens, lawns, and trees and/or hire a professional company to make such applications in their home or yard.

According to Beyond Pesticides / Health Care Without Harm, of the active ingredients in the 37 most commonly used pesticides reported in a recent survey of hospital pesticide use, 16 are likely, probable, or possible carcinogens; 13 are linked with birth defects; 15 are linked with adverse reproductive effects; 22 are neurotoxins; 18 are linked with kidney/liver damage; and 28 are sensitizers or irritants.

I don’t care what anyone says. Pesticides are NOT safe. If you have any pest questions, contact me at [email protected].

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Certainly some folks appear to be luckier than others when it comes to health, but

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difference. If you want to be lucky in health, add

greens to every meal. I call it “green loading.” Turn on the good genes with pure foods, and turn off the bad ones by starving them of junk. Eating greens, even at breakfast, will load your nutrient intake and increase satiety, leading to increased energy and weight loss.

Begin the day adding dark greens to a smoothie (recipe example below). This practice sets a clean tone to your day, helping to reduce cravings. If you are the type to be famished upon rising, prepare your smoothie the evening before, and place the blender in the fridge.

Lack of convenience and desire are

why people don’t include more greens into their diet. Prepping will greatly assist your success. Green loading is about hav-ing greens and veggies easily accessible the entire day, so when your mammalian brain begs you for low quality sugars and fats, you can quickly find calm, with nutritious options, getting a head start on satiety before you overeat foods that lead to poor health and weight gain.

Organize a system for purchasing, storing and chopping (hand chopper or a machine), produce like celery, carrots, bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, olives, cauliflower, broccoli and radish. For greens, the darker the better, but if you have a picky eater who only likes iceberg lettuce, aim to please. The point is to eat more fresh food. Choose to add kidney, white, adzuki, garbanzo, cannellini or black beans, or instead, black-eyed, green or snow peas for texture. Protein and fat is essential, so boiled eggs, avocado, turkey, chicken, grass-fed beef, quinoa, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds do the trick.

Don’t fail your perfect salad with processed dressings filled with bad oils, sodium and chemicals you can’t pro-nounce. Try to flavor your greens with sauerkraut, lemon, a dash of salt, olive oil, pickle juice, black pepper, or herbs like basil, thyme, or parsley. The more you toss salad, the more the juices merge and create a natural dressing. You may enjoy oranges, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, raisins or mango if you need

a sweeter fix. I love to have frozen veggies on hand,

and bake okra, yams, squash, carrots, beets or peas to warm a salad. Pour hot vegetables or chicken broth over fresh greens, making a “greens soup” on cold days when you may otherwise resist a cold salad.

Green loading is best with all organic produce, warmed to room temperature if possible, since cold foods distract from digestion. The way to get lucky with this method isn’t how you configure your piece but that you recognize that you have to pre-plan and get creative. Every meal my grandparents served began with a delicious salad, made from kitchen scraps.

Mixing fresh veggies bears very little risk, unlike cooking things together. You are bound to please no matter what you place on your greens. A little salad each meal goes a long way. Get a jump on spring with this lucky method sure to trim your waist and boost your health.

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Pisces (The Fish) February 19 – March 20

Pisces, you exist in two diametrically opposed areas of life, essentially

attempting to balance two different existences concurrently. This aligns with your sign, the fish; one is attempting to swim upstream and another pulling in the opposite direction. Fortunately, your num-ber, the powerful 2, implies flexi-bility and toughness regardless of the situation confronting you.

Your keen intellect and tenacious, non-compromising mentality can create some disharmony in personal and business relationships. Emotions remain your Achilles heel even though you will be presented with an ample array of interesting and potentially rewarding career opportunities during the year. Travel, both domestic and foreign, may be necessary and could conflict with existing work projects, so plan accordingly. This is the ideal time to experiment with some different aspects of your career. Positive outcomes will come to fruition if your ego is kept in check.

Spending some quality time with your soul mate is necessary in clearing out the lingering problems that are causing disharmony. Your sign is the most sensitive in the zodiac and requires recurrent contemplation and realignment of your priorities to sustain a comfortable, functional balance. Avoid taking any financial risks, especially large monetary loans, throughout the year.

Aquamarine is your zodiac stone representing faithfulness, courage and steadfast friendship. Your stone is also aligned with anxiety reduction and health preservation, so focus on a balanced diet and regular exercise. You possess psychic and visionary abilities that can help direct you through a year of fluctuating negative and positive occurrences. Your unlimited potential is a valuable asset, but only if you choose to use it for pursuing meaningful personal and career goals.

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The color green and the month of March go hand in hand. Here in New Mexico we often see green

speckled all over our landscape as the snow melts and as spring approaches. The color signifies renewal, freshness and fertility. Green is the national color of Ireland and is associated with good fortune, leprechauns and St. Patrick’s Day.

“Soothing,” “relaxing” and “youthful” are adjectives often used to describe green. We have noticed recently a trend to “go green” or to use environmentally sensitive products.

There is an implied safety in that phrase.

In the world of business, to be “green” is to be young and or

inexperienced. To have a “green thumb” means a person has a knack for growing plants.

In medicine, green may not be a good omen. For example green sputum may be caused by a bacterial infection, though it also may appear several days after a viral infection has been contracted. If the sputum is green from the beginning of symptoms, it is more likely to be the result of bacteria. Green sputum can also be the result of a respiratory infection or post nasal drip from a sinus infection, though pneumonia, bronchitis and sinusitis are all potential common causes.

How about green urine? Typically our urine is various shades of yellow. But what happens when your urine is an unwelcome shade of green? It can be disconcerting when green urine is seen floating in a toilet. Don’t panic, green urine is most likely caused by foods you have eaten lately or medications you’ve taken.

Asparagus is known to cause a darker yellow urine color or a green urine color. With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, imbibing green beer can cause green urine. This is not an effect of the beer but of the food coloring that’s added to it. Also, black licorice in large quantities can cause green-tinted urine and stool. A number of medications produce blue or green

urine, including amitriptyline (Elavil), indomethacin (Indocin) and propofol (Diprivan). Urinary tract infections caused by pseudomonas bacteria can also turn urine green.

What about green skin? Anemia and green discoloration from wearing certain kinds of jewelry are common causes of green skin. A certain type of anemia, hypochromic anemia (chlorosis), is one potential cause of green skin. The level of hemoglobin that normally gives red cells their color is extremely low. Consequently, individuals with hypochromic anemia sometimes exhibit a green pallor. Other symptoms can include shortness of breath, headaches and a lack of appetite. Potential causes include B6 deficiency, low iron absorption, certain types of infections or even lead poisoning.

Another potential cause of green skin is the simple resolution of bruising. Initially, bruises appear reddish-blue or purple. Hemoglobin, the pigmentation responsible for blood’s red color, breaks down into compounds like biliverdin, biliruben, and hemosiderin. Each of these components has a characteristic color.

Biliverdin has a greenish hue, and its presence in a resolving bruise can cause the skin to appear green.

Don’t be “green” when it comes to end-of-life care. Be informed about your options. Virginia Morris’ book, Talking About Death Won’t Kill You, is an excellent place to start. Talking about hospice and palliative care won’t kill you either. Think of it in the same way you consider life insurance discussions. Be prepared and outline your desires for how you want to be treated when a terminal diagnosis comes your way.

Quality of life, comfort and dignity are the pillars upon which hospice is built. Symptom management is the focus for both hospice and palliative care. Enjoy your spring and consider speaking to your primary care provider about your end-of-life treatments.

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