ABQJOURNAL NORTH: Around Northern New Mexico

Monday, June 08, 2009

Around Northern New Mexico

Journal Staff Reports
          Allsup's Robbed As Money Moved
        An Allsup's Convenience Store was robbed about 7:15 a.m. Sunday, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.
        A man entered the store on Airport Road near the Las Casitas mobile home park as two clerks were moving money from one safe to another, Undersheriff Robert Garcia said. The man, who was armed with a knife and wearing all black including a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask, jumped the counter and forced the clerks to lie on the floor.
        Garcia declined to say how much money the suspect made off with.
        There are no suspects in custody and no one was hurt in the incident, Garcia said.
        Program Dispels Snake Concerns
        Snakes should be a cause for wonder, not disgust. That's a message in "The Snakes of New Mexico," a program by Tom Wyant 10 a.m. Saturday at The Wildlife Center in Española.
        Wyant will introduce listeners to several live reptiles, including a bull snake, prairie rattlesnake, Western diamond-back rattlesnake and a Gila monster. He will discuss their habitats, diet, behaviors and place in the ecosystem.
        New Mexico is home to more than 47 species and subspecies of nonpoisonous snakes and eight different types of rattlesnakes. This program will provide some guidance on how to safely manage these encounters and learn a healthy respect for these wild animals. Suggested donation is $10.
        For additional information, visit www.thewildlifecenter.org.
        Get Spooked At 'Ghost Walk' Event
        The End Of Trail Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association is holding a "Ghost Walk" around Old Santa Fe on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
        Members of the public are invited to visit downtown sites where ghosts allegedly have been seen or heard. The walk will take about 1 1/2 hours and will cover a little more than one mile. It will start at La Fonda's lobby and be led by Allan Wheeler, who leads the "Ghost Walk" for Historic Walks of Santa Fe.
        Admission is free for Saturday's event, but reservations are required since the event is limited to 25 people. For reservations, call Historic Walks at 986-8388 and mention Saturday's Ghost Walk.
        English Lessons Free at School
        English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) daytime classes are going to be offered for free at the Pablo Roybal Elementary School in Pojoaque through Northern New Mexico College's Adult Basic Education.
        Participants must be 18 or older and have a primary language other than English. Registration is open until June 30. Interested people can call Robin Duran at (505) 747-2195.
        Lectures Discuss N.M. History Topics
        The Office of the State Historian Lecture Series has three presentations coming up this month in Santa Fe.
        On June 15, Don Usner, an independent scholar from Santa Fe, will discuss "The Ortego-Borrego Papers" at noon in the Fray Angelico Chavez Library, 120 Washington Ave. The papers are from the Santa Cruz Valley, especially the Plaza del Cerro in Chimayó, and the San Juan/El Guique area from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
        On June 18, Ronald Maestas, an independent scholar from Las Vegas, N.M., will talk about "Perspectives on Pedro Lucero de Godoy, Petronila de Zamora and Francisca Gomez Robledo" at noon in the Yucca Room of the State Records Center and Archives, 1205 Camino Carlos Rey. Pedro Lucero de Godoy, who arrived in Santa Fe in 1617, is considered the ancestor of several prominent families in New Mexico. He married Francisca Gomez Robledo, daughter of Portuguese adventurer Francisco Gomez, an ancestor of the researcher.
        On June 19, also at the State Records Center and Archives, Patricia Westlake, a graduate student at Western Washington University, will present "Treasures and Tombstones: Preserving a Jewish History in New Mexico through Archives and Commemoration." Her research looks at how the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society fits into the larger history of American Jewish archives and how their preservation of Jewish history in New Mexico shapes and strengthens the community.
        Game Party Kicks Off Opera Season
        Tacos, Tequila and Croquet, a party to kick of Intermezzo's 2009 Santa Fe Opera season, will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Santa Fe Opera Ranch Grounds.
        The party includes food, music from The Gumbo Project, a premium tequila tasting, croquet, badminton and bocce ball games.
        Admission is $19 for Intermezzo members, $29 for others. Call 986-5996 to reserve tickets. Intermezzo is a young professionals group (aged 21 to 45) that explores the world of opera through a variety of social activities and educational experiences. Members receive discounted opera tickets at select performances and invitations to special events.
        Excellence in Arts Nominees Sought
        The city of Santa Fe is seeking nominations for the 2009 Mayor's Recognition Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
        These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the success of the arts in Santa Fe.
        Nominations of youth artists (aged 21 and under) who have demonstrated artistic excellence and achievement are also considered for the Melissa Engestrom Youth Artist Award.
        A nomination form can be obtained through www.SantaFeArtsCommission.org or by contacting the Arts Commission office at 955-6707 or artscommission@santafenm.gov. The deadline for nominations is July 15. Current Commission members and recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts within the last five years are ineligible. For more information about the 2009 Mayor's Recognition Awards for Excellence in the Arts, nomination forms, or to see a list of past recipients, go to: www.SantaFeArtsCommission.org.
        Kaune's Market Holds Celebration
        To celebrate a new name and a new look, Kaune's Neighborhood Market is holding a summer celebration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at its location at the corner of Old Santa Fe Trail and Paseo de Peralta.
        Activities will include free food, cooking demonstrations with Chef Johnny Vee, Patti Cake the Clown, juggling, balloons and magic tricks.
        Owner Cheryl Pick Sommer says the store has a new logo, new signage, original art, an improved produce section, and more than 700 labels in its wine section.

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