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Super Senior Tennis, or SST, is starting up again. It’s aimed at anyone 60 years

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The fundamental goals of social work are not always understood by those they

serve, which can make it difficult for people to know if a social worker could be of benefit to themselves or their family. With March designated as National Social Work Month, there is no better time to learn more about the profession before you might actually need help from those in it.

The American social work profession has had a 116-year commitment to improving social conditions and quality of life opportunities for individuals, families and communities, according to the National Association of Social Workers – New Mexico Chapter. Social workers were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as early as 1931 (Jane Addams) and as recently as 2011 (Leymah Gbowe).

“Social workers believe that a nation’s strength depends on the ability of the majority of its citizens to lead productive and healthy lives,” says past NASW President Jeane Anastas. “Every day, social workers help people navigate life’s toughest challenges to find hope and new options for maximum social functioning.”

A few key facts about social work:

• The American social work profession was established in the late 19th century to ensure that immigrants and other vulnerable people gained tools and skills to escape economic and social poverty.

• The policies and programs created by social workers throughout U.S. history seek to give more people—regardless of life circumstances—the opportunity to cope with and overcome obstacles.

• The profession of social work (a) helps people in their personal and interpersonal lives in order to achieve social improvement, and (b) pursues social change to benefit a wide variety of individuals, families and communities.

• Social workers believe that everyone has the right and potential to lead a productive and fulfilling life. Social workers believe in the importance of human relationships in civil society and that each person has dignity and worth.

• The professional practice of social work is guided by a code of

ethics that prioritizes human well-being.

The social work profession, spanning more than 50 sub-fields of practice, increasingly recognizes that advanced age is a time of continued growth and that older adults contribute significantly to their families, communities and society. As helping professionals, social workers support these contributions in four core service areas: aging and family caregiving; health care navigation; mental and behavioral health treatment; and military and veterans assistance.

Social workers in the field of aging especially acknowledge that families of all descriptions struggle to provide the best long-term care options for their loved ones—whether that care is in a person’s home, in the community or in a facility. Social workers coordinate care for older adults, especially those living with advanced illness or multiple chronic conditions, by facilitating access to health and psychosocial services that improve health outcomes and support aging in place.

As the number of individuals in need of long-term care services increases, social workers are more involved with new issues surrounding staffing needs, family participation, quality of life, the role of spirituality, end-of-life care, program development, funding gaps and overall service delivery. Social workers have frequent interactions with unpaid family caregivers of older adults throughout the network of aging services and across the health, mental/behavioral health, and long-term care continuum. Social workers assign a high priority to enhancing the emotional, physical and financial well-being of these hardworking family heroes.

More than 700 licensed professional social workers gathered last month at Sandia Resort to celebrate their profession, re-connect with colleagues and explore new ideas. The National Association of Social Workers – New Mexico Chapter hosted the three-day conference, now in its 34th year.

Find out more about social work at www.socialworkmonth.org. To learn more about how a social worker might be of help to you or your family, visit www.helpstartshere.org

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Before composer Georges Bizet wrote “Carmen,” he crafted “Les Pêcheurs

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members due to its inclusion in numerous films and television shows.

This month, Albuquerque audiences will have a chance to hear it in its entirety as Opera Southwest mounts its first pro-

duction of “The Pearl Fishers.”Soprano Shana Blake Hill,

who last appeared in Albuquer-que in 2011 as Violetta in “La Traviata,” will return to Opera Southwest in the role of the beautiful Brahmin priestess Leila. The opera tells the story of

the forbidden love of Leila and Nadir (tenor Scott Ramsay), who competes for her love with his erstwhile best friend Zurga (baritone Sean Anderson). In true operatic fash-ion, the tenor gets the girl in the end, but only through the heroic self-sacrifice of Zurga.

The creative team for the production will see two new faces for Opera Southwest. Guest conductor Roger Melone of the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, an Albuquerque favor-ite, will lead the production from the pit. The creative collabora-

tion will extend past the podium with members of the Symphonic Chorus appearing on stage in the production. “The Pearl Fishers” is notable for its extensive and prominent music for the chorus, so there will be plenty to showcase this exciting partnership.

Guest stage director Nathaniel Merchant, a specialist in rare and neglected works by such diverse composers and authors as Verdi, Moliere and Ben Johnson, will join Opera Southwest for the first time. OSW artistic director Anthony Barrese says he is excited to have Merchant for his “amaz-ing ability to make grand scenes intimate and his skills in acutely shaping complex choral scenes.”

A new set from scenic and lighting designer John Malo-lepsy will re-create the exotic atmosphere of a mythicized Sri

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Santa Fe Japanese Intercul-tural Network has been celebrating Japanese culture

in the City Different for more than 12 years. This year, for the 10th consecutive year, it will host a Matsuri, a Japanese cultural festival.

This year’s Matsuri is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 at the Santa Fe Convention Center. The theme is sho chiku bai, (pine, bamboo, and plum), which are the good luck symbols for many cel-ebrations in Japan.

Events will include folk danc-ing, kite-making demonstrations, lessons in the art of making tea, and demonstrations in Aikido, Karate and Kyudo. Admission costs $3. It is free for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit www.santafejin.org.

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troduce the unique culture of Japan and to provide opportunities for those who wish to participate in the cultural diversity of Santa Fe. The group’s activities focus on creating a platform for multicultural commu-nications in Northern New Mexico.

The group’s mission is to promote understanding of Japanese tradi-tions and practices by hosting fun and educational programs, the most prominent being that of the Japa-nese festival (Matsuri). This group’s work as a cultural bridge has been widely accepted, and membership to the network is encouraged for all races, especially students and teachers.

The three elements of pine, bamboo, and plum, when grouped together in the Asian arts, are com-monly known as the “three friends of winter,” as they all survive and even flourish in the cold weather and hardship of the winter season. The actual term “three friends

of winter” is believed to be first mentioned in a Chinese poem of the 13th century.

By depicting these three symbols together, an artist can evoke many emotions and understandings through the various charac-teristics associated with these plants. The pine tree, sho in Japanese, is able to flour-ish and thrive with tenacious root systems that allow it to grow on rocky cliffs, burrow-ing deep and holding fast. Sho therefore symbolizes inner strength and a sense of endurance and permanence. Bamboo, chiku, is a symbol for longevity and resilience because it is both strong and flexible. It can bend and not break when even the strongest winds of winter blow and the deepest snows fall upon it. In Japan, the plum, bai, is the first tree to blossom, and sym-

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Consider a day filled with chocolates, truf-fles, candies, brownies,

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cooking demonstrations with the Santa Fe Culinary Acad-emy, live cow milking dem-onstrations, a chocolate sculp-ture raffle, chocolate eating contests and more than $1,000 in prizes to be awarded to the best local bakers? Throw in free family activities such as face painting and a stage dedi-cated to live music and food photography, and you start to get a delicious sense of the popular Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest.

Entering its fourth year, this delectable event returns to EXPO New Mexico from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 22 -23. With 120 vendors and more chocolat-iers, coffee roast-ers, candy makers and bakers than ever before, the event promises something for everyone.

In addition to more than 100 exhibitors, there will be chocolate baking competitions, open to bakers of all ages and backgrounds, awarding more than $1,000 in cash and prizes. The $25 entry fee includes

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pie eating contests are also scheduled both days. Starting at 1:30 p.m., young and older folks alike will entertain the crowds with attempts to consume a

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Dressing stylishly during New Mexico's moderate winter as it transitions into spring can

be a challenge for women of any age. Prime Time asked nationally-known fashion expert Tracy McWilliams, author of "Dress to Express: Seven Secrets to Overcoming Your Closet Trauma and Revealing Your Inner Beauty," to share tips for New Mexico seniors.

PT: What are some of the challenges that older women in the relatively warm Southwest face in choosing clothes that flatter them in the winter?

TM: The key to choosing flattering clothing in the winter or anytime is to dress for you. Choose clothes that fit your body type, and select items that are aligned with your personal style. Age is another factor that plays into your personal style. Older women can look good at any time. The key is to avoid limitations. Limiting your style because of age may end up making you look older than you are. For example, wearing a high-collar shirt because of age may not be the best look on you. A V-neck style blouse with a light scarf may be more flattering. The idea is to use clothing to enhance your best style instead of using clothing to hide age. As we age, our styles evolve to fit personality so that we express who we are regardless of age or time of year.

Challenge: The winter weather changes during the day such that the clothing I am wearing is too warm or not warm enough.

Solution: Layering. Dressing for winter is about flexibility using jackets, sweaters, etc., so that as the weather changes, some clothing can be removed. For example, adding a sweater, then jacket and scarf over a T-shirt allows you to peel off layers as the day warms and put them back on as night falls.

Challenge: My skin is not as tight as it used to be when I was younger.

Solution: Wear styles that flatter you first, then add accessories to complement your look and hide minor age-related issues. Think of the scarf example described above. Always choose items that fit perfectly; clothing that is too big or small will show age and flaws.

PT: What can the role of accessories such as scarves, earrings or other jewelry play in enhancing an outfit and making it seasonal?

TM: Jewelry and accessories complete any outfit. These items allow you to express your personal style and dress up or dress down what you choose to wear. In the winter, a long-sleeved T-shirt can be dressed up with a beaded necklace and some dangling earrings, or a printed scarf can create a unique sense of style. Hats and scarves can add seasonal style in the winter and can change the look of any outfit but can also be used in fall or summer

by choosing the appropriate fabric. PT: Some women in New Mexico

favor wearing deeply-saturated colors, such as turquoise, purple and black, especially in the fall and winter. But those are sometimes not recommended for older women. Do you agree? Why or why not? Is there a way to wear them without overwhelming or eclipsing?

TM: I believe any color can be worn regardless of age so long as it complements skin tone and the style or look of the wearer. More than color, it is about reflecting one’s true self in fashion. Know you and what best reflects a beautiful bright you. For example, if your skin tone is fair and you have blond hair and light eyes, dark clothing colors look great because the contrast pops and lets the wearer stand out. A woman with red hair and light, freckled skin must be careful when choosing certain colors so as not to clash with her coloring. Certain nude tones and beiges wash out light skin tones and can make one look older. There are no blanket rules for wearing colors, dark or light; just make sure they flatter you and your skin tone. The best way to do this is to try different colors against your own skin tone and see what makes you look your best.

PT: What does hair length have to do with a woman's look? Is long hair always considered to make mature women look older?

TM: There are no set rules for hair

length so long as hair looks healthy and well-maintained. Long hair can make a woman look younger if it is layered in the right areas so that hair isn’t flat. The key is to be willing to change when it is time. Too often women get comfortable with their look and this becomes more the case as we age. This is true with long or short hair. Know when an update is necessary.

PT: What are some of the key tips you've found that can help a woman choose clothes that let her age gracefully without losing her own personal style?

TM: Keep it simple: The older women get, the simpler they should keep their style. Embellishing with too many accessories or multiple colors or patterns create an uncertain look about your style and what it is meant to reflect.

Organize: Put together three go-to outfits that will always be at the ready. This makes getting dressed for any occasion simple and allows you to stand out. Dressing anxiety can be more overwhelming as we age, so having basic outfits at the ready keeps the process easy.

Know: Age is just a number, and it does not have to reflect you. You get to choose what you want people to see in you, and fashion and image help craft your look. How you dress is less about the perfect outfit or hiding age and more about embracing you and your personal style.

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When Albert Noyer wrote his mystery series featuring a

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“Noyer artfully weaves the story of Fr. Casimir “Jake” Jakubowski, displaced from his comfortable parish in Michigan and thrown into an impoverished New Mexican village. The liberal priest’s life becomes a mirage as a po-litically driven bishop, a dys-functional pastor, a flim-flam Texan filmmaker and a fun-damentalist commune collide with the old Spanish ways of rural New Mexico. (The novel is) a brilliantly crafted exposé about a clash of cultures.”

After receiving a BFA de-gree from Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan, Noyer worked as a commercial artist in Detroit studios, then earned teacher certification and

master's degrees in art educa-tion and teaching humani-ties. While with the Detroit Public Schools, 1958-86, he taught art at the technical high school and vocational levels, evening art history classes at a private college, and partici-pated in Michigan art exhibits and Arwin Gallery shows.

Since moving to New Mex-ico, in 1986, with his wife Jennifer, he has continuously shown in art galleries and won awards in local exhibitions. He is a Signature Member of the New Mexico Water-color Society, and belongs to the Manzano Mountain Arts Council and New Mexico Vet-erans Art. A member of South-West Writers, he is the author of three historical fiction nov-els, The Cybelene Conspiracy (2005), The Secundus Papyrus (2003) and The Saint's Day Deaths (2000).

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Even though dentures are meant to help people with missing teeth, so

many find themselves with dentures that are uncomfortable and even cause pain. As a result, many find their money wasted on a product they use very little or not at all.

Now, there is a new product that’s not your grandparent’s set of denture: AvaDent Digital Dentures. Using technology dteveloped at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Northern New Mexico, the Avadent dentures are made in Scottsdale, Ariz.

So what makes the AvaDent dentures different from their ancestors? They provide a true custom fit that is digitally scanned to replicate the patient’s mouth in every aspect. When an individual has the impressions made to be molded into their set of dentures, the

impressions are then taken out of the patient’s month and put into a scanner box where every area of the impressions are scanned. The digital records of the scanned impressions are then e-mailed from the dental office to the lab in Scottsdale where they are milled into a puck, and the finished work of the teeth is added by a technician. This means the patient will get their dentures faster and have a custom fit without the pain of old-style dentures.

Your records are also kept on file at the dentist’s office and at the lab in Scottsdale, so that if a patient’s dentures get damaged or lost, the patient need only call the dental office, and within 24 to 48 hours have a new set of dentures.

AvaDent Dentures are also less prone to bacteria buildup, which leads to the dreaded “denture’s breath.” AvaDent’s patented process creates a

denture that is significantly denser than traditional dentures and is therefore highly resistant to the buildup of bacteria. Patients still need to keep their dentures clean, but it is not as much of a hassle as it used to be.

The days of patients needing to make at least five visits to a dental office for

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Exercise to Open Your HeartThis simple and relaxing

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1. Begin seated on your shins. Interlace your hands be-hind you in a double fist, press-ing the palms together.

2. Pull your pressed palms to-ward the floor, opening through the chest and shoulders. Take five breaths there, and then re-lease your hands.

For a restorative heart opener, assume a supported reclined bound angle pose. This offers a gentle opening through the inner thighs, knees, groin and chest. This posture reduces symptoms of stress, menopause, mild depression, and improves the circulation by stimulating the heart’s functioning. Before we begin, you will need a bolster or a few thick blankets on which to lie, and two blocks or blankets to support your knees.

1. Begin in the cobblers pose: From a seated position on the floor, soles of the feet pressing together, knees bending outward and heels near the body. You may want to place a block or a blanket under each knee for support.

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3. Lean backward, bringing your elbows to the floor, lower your back all the way to the blankets.

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By Barbara Armijo

You don’t have to look very far to see the negative impact germs have on people. The

sneezing, coughing co-worker, your children, grandchildren or spouse can make the environment less than pleasant. That’s one reason Albuquerque business man Calvin Kobayashi was intrigued about an opportunity to distribute Sanosil®, a proven disinfection and microbiological germ fighting solution.

Kobayashi and his business manager, Ken Helmers, are getting Endemx off the ground in New Mexico and west Texas. The company has been crafting a marketing strategy that will not only serve businesses such as assisted living and nursing homes, but also residences, schools and work places.

“The technology intrigued me,” said Kobayashi. “It has been around for 35 years in Europe. It’s well established, but only

in recent years – four or five to be exact – has it received the clearances needed for the Environmental Protection Agency approval. We are happy to bring this scientific solution and process to New Mexico.”

The science behind Endemx starts with Sanosil, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and silver. The solution is applied safely via dry mist fog or in a spray. It can be used in offices, homes or any place where germs may spread easily. This hospital-grade disinfection process has already been used in medical facilities around the world, according to Helmers.

“It has been very well studied that in fact, 22 million work days are lost to illness in the U.S. alone each year,” he said. “People come to work sick and before you know it co-workers come down with the same bug. Many of these sick days can be avoided with some pro-active steps using Endemx’s technology.”

The company will gladly go into your home or office to fog the Sanosil into rooms, over furniture and equipment. It is not yet approved for food preparation areas or kitchens, though it is proven to have no harmful residue.

“The infection control business in the United States is only now catching up to places such as Switzerland and other places in

Europe,” Kobayashi said. “One reason is because there really has to be a paradigm shift where people here have to change what they have grown up with when it comes to disinfection. We all grew up using chlorinated bleach on everything, assuming it was doing the trick.”

While it may work well, there are health hazards associated with the bleach. Sanosil is said to be 99.9 percent effective in killing germs with far fewer potential health problems. The solution is safe for humans and pets.

The company is currently servicing some assisted living facilities as well as the Veteran’s Administration nursing home in Walsenberg, Colo.

Today's germs are more virulent and more resistant than ever before, said Helmers. The Centers for Disease Control have long been worried about “super bugs” that are resilient to bleach and other germ fighters, he said.

“The same old solutions don't cut it; yesterday's defenses are now ineffective,” he said. “That's why we brought the Endemx solution to New Mexico.”

Endemx crews can do short demonstration on-site, talk to you about your specific infection control needs, and show you how the solution fits your needs, said Helmers. One

study showed that Sanosil eliminated germs, bacteria, mold and odors upon contact. He said Endemx is a good fit for:

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This is a perfect time of year to dive into cabbage and experiment with sauerkraut.

They contain a variety of compounds that work to balance the digestive system, producing probiotic and enzymatic power as well as a host of cancer preventive nutrients. Put either on a plate with corned beef or

a veggie burger and you’re set.Cabbage is a member Cruciferae

family. The name emerged from patterns that resembled a crucifix within the flower petals. It was also termed bresic in Celtic, which was a name for the head. The Celts were believed to be the first to domesticate cabbages all the way back to 1000 B.C. China is now the world’s leader in cabbage usage, but many cultures around the world use it in countless ways due to its bold flavors and health benefits.

Steamed cabbage has been found to be helpful in lowering cholesterol because it binds with bile acids making them easier to excrete. This makes eating it with fatty meats a good idea. When choosing a type of cabbage, note that reds and greens contain varieties of glucosinolates, which have been extensively

researched for cancer prevention. Savoy contains a type of glucosinolate called sinigrin, which has been found to specifically address the prevention of bladder, colon and prostate cancers.

In Chinese medicine, we view the cabbage as a perfect solution

to constipation, stomach ulcers and intestinal parasites. In these cases, often the juice of cabbage is consumed. It can also be applied externally for many skin conditions, especially bruising. Traditional medicine has viewed cabbage as being an excellent anti-cancer approach for the large intestines for many years. It is a perfect lubricant to moisten the intestines and release internal toxins.

I’m always impressed at how traditional cultures utilize food as medicine. Recently, while studying herbal medicine in Germany, I noticed large amounts of sauerkraut on nearly every dish that contained meat. Sauerkraut helps balance the acids in the stomach, making digestion work smoothly. It also provides an enormous amount of nutrition, including probiotics and enzymes, which work to break down products in the digestive system, catalyzing extensive metabolic activity.

If you have never liked the smell of cooked cabbage, try it raw in thin slices in salads. Steamed cabbage, as well as the fermented

form sauerkraut, provides the most bioavailable nutrient panel cabbage can offer, but raw is also a great choice. One tip is to allow your cabbage to sit for about five minutes after it has been sliced to allow the full enzyme activity to appear before cooking. If you are looking to bulk up a beef or vegetable stew, boldly throw in a bit of cabbage at the end.

I have a jar of sauerkraut on the top shelf of my refrigerator. I add it to wraps, sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, dips and nachos. Blend just a bit with your favorite salsa, and no one will even notice. May the luck of the cabbage keep you well.

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By Reba Eagles

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies,

and more than 100 million Americans experience allergy-like symptoms. This is not news to residents of The Land of Enchantment, however, as many noses are already running.

Allergy symptoms can reduce the quality and enjoyment of your life, and some can even be life- threatening. Many health problems such as migraines, diabetes type II, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and others can be caused by an allergic response. More commonly this time of year, we see an increase in runny noses, burning, watery eyes, sinus congestion and post nasal drip causing sore throats. At times the symptoms are severe and progress to infections or asthma. Allergy symptoms such as these are an over-reaction of the body’s immune system to normal substances such as dust, mold, pollen, animals and even certain foods.

We often see three main causes of compromise to the immune system. The first cause of oversensitivity comes from stress. This weakens the body’s immune system, and it isn’t able to fight off foreign particles. Trauma of any kind can obstruct blood flow in the body causing reduced function of the organs. Chemical exposure can also cause allergies as the body is constantly fighting off foreign substances.

What can you do when you are suffering? Medications are good to suppress your

allergy symptoms but they often have very harmful side effects. Benadryl, a common antihistamine, has been known to cause side effects as serious as anaphylactic shock. Changing your diet while you have symptoms by eliminating

sugar, dairy and fatty foods can reduce symptoms but not necessarily long term. Avoiding contact with substances that you are allergic to can help with acute symptoms, but it is very difficult to do so when pollen counts are high.

Chinese medicine has herbal formulas that are very effective at relieving symptoms, but you must know which ones to take, or you can aggravate symptoms rather than receive relief.

Doctors of oriental medicine have been trained in a four-year intensive Master’s Program to evaluate a person’s whole body health. Seeking treatment allows the DOM to determine which areas to treat that will improve immune system function, eliminate the underlying cause of the allergic reaction and give you long-term relief.

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By Barb Armijo

When Juan Vigil got together with 12 of his male buddies,

most of them retired with time on their hands, the conversation would eventually turn to how they should plan a “guy’s trip of a lifetime.”

They talked about testing their physical limits – biking, hiking, training for races that would stretch their endurance. It was all about how they could bond, share their struggles, man-up to their mistakes and test themselves to their physical limits as varied as those are.

Finally, in 2012, they decided to go big or not go at all. It was Mount Kilimanjaro or bust.

The name itself can invoke mystery, adventure and a great physical challenge. Kilimanjaro means Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. The local people,

the Wachagga, call it Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that is the summit of Africa.

Kilimanjaro by any name is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. Those who have seen it, including Vigil, understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent, but it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising to a breathtaking elevation of 19,336 feet. While it is one of the most accessible high summits in the world, it inevitably takes determination to climb. Six trails are most common. Those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman's Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates.

Vigil did just that, and he earned a lifetime’s worth of memories. Ultimately, he did it solo. When the time came to seriously plan the trip, all of

his friends had to back out for various reasons. Vigil decided that he would soldier on, for one very personal reason.

“I put this on my goal for my 70th birthday,” he said. “And I decided I would go regardless of going alone.”

He said that while he has made many physically challenging climbs, this one by far was the most logistically difficult. First, a trip to Africa was in order, then deciding on lodging and getting reliable guides. Vigil planned strategically and all went well.

“Since I did go alone, my trek was done with these 12 African guides,” he said. “Usually in big groups the guides set up tents and stay separate from the people they are taking up the mountain. With me, it was just as if I was one of them. I sat with them, they invited me into their tents to talk and share a meal. It was an incredible experience. The one guide who spoke English would translate their Swahili language for me so that I knew what we were all talking about.”

One of the guides formed a strong bond with Vigil.

“He nicknamed me Mubu, which means grandpa,” Vigil said. “Yes, I was the oldest one at 70, but the guide went on to tell me that Mubu is a name of reverence and honor. It was very special to me and those men gave me the experience of a lifetime, not just the climb, but the friendship, one which I will never forget.”

It typically takes six days to reach the summit. Vigil’s group did it in five. They were moving, and Vigil was challenged, particularly on the last day.

“There were times I might have thought about turning around,” he said. “A lot of people do. But I made it and was in my own zone until I reached the top.”

He said he thought of his family, his wife of 44 years, Angela, while on the trails, many of them that were not well-groomed. When the high winds started to make the climb difficult, Vigil got pummeled. He said he simply tried to take his mind off of the pain.

“You start thinking of anything to get your mind off of it,” he said. “I guess for

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me it was thinking about the beauty of New Mexico and where I had come from and what I had accomplished in my life so far.”

His career accomplishments include more than 30 years of executive and managerial experience in urban, state and national public service. It started in 1971, when he administered a University of New Mexico program that helped people on welfare earn an associate’s degree and find work, and ended, officially in 2011, when he left his post as the Sandoval County manager.

But in between those posts he served as the state Cabinet Secretary of Human Services (1984-1986), Bernalillo County manager, (1976-79 and 1991-2003) and the administrator for the Village of Los Ranchos (2005-2007), to name a few.

Though he retired from public office, he continues with public service. He serves on the New America School (a charter school in Albuquerque’s South Valley)

and is active in local and state politics.

He has not been one to sit home idly, even when he was working more than 50 hours a week.

“I have been training all my life,” he said. “To do this trek I began training in earnest in May (2013) by hiking La Luz weekly and doing other hikes with friends. I climbed Mount Wheeler in September (2013), biked regularly and did a century (100-mile) tour in August.”

His physical ability was shored up with the extra hikes

added to his usual routine of exercising seven days a week. His routine is an hour of exercise Monday through Friday, which includes 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and 30 minutes of weight training. Weekends are spent walking, gardening, fishing, tent camping and “doing other outdoor stuff.”

He says the only time in his life he can remember not being extremely active was when he earned a Fellowship at the White House in 1979, with the U.S. Department of Labor.

“It involved too many lunches and too much travel,” he said.

As a business professional, Vigil said it would have been easy to just scrap the personal devotion to exercise because of the pressures associated with climbing the corporate or political ladder. He didn’t bite.

“I want to stay as active as

I can for as long as my body maintains its flexibility and agility,” he said. “I have hiked Copper Canyon (Barancas de Cobre) a seven-day hike; Glacier Park; gone down the Colorado River four times; and of course the Rio Grande Gorge. I cannot remember not being in good physical condition.”

Vigil said if he were to give any advice to anyone over the age of 50, it would be to “challenge yourself. Find others who like to be active. Join a health club and find friends who also enjoy being outdoors.”

And if they won’t climb Kilimanjaro with you, he said, “Climb it anyway.”


By Meghan Mead

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps pay for the

medical costs of qualifying low-income and disabled individuals. While the federal government sets guidelines for the Medicaid program, including certain categories of people who must be eligible, each state has some flexibility in how it implements the program.

At the start of this year, the Affordable Care Act provided funding for states to expand their Medicaid programs to all adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who earn 138 percent or less of the federal poverty level . That’s about $16,000 a year for an individual in 2014. New Mexico was one of the states that decided to participate in the Medicaid expansion. This means that a larger pool of uninsured, low-income adults under the age of 65 may qualify for Medicaid

coverage. More than one quarter of the state’s population receives health insurance through Medicaid, and by the end of 2014, that is projected to be almost a third of all New Mexicans.

In addition to expanding Medicaid eligibility, New Mexico also redesigned its Medicaid program, which is now called Centennial Care. Previously, the state contracted with seven managed care organizations, or plans that offered a variety of services. Under Centennial Care there are only four managed care organizations: Blue Cross, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and UnitedHealthcare. Each plan offers a full spectrum of services, including physical health, dental care, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports. The hope behind this approach is that offering fewer but more comprehensive plans will streamline and improve the care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries, create administrative efficiencies, and ultimately result in better health outcomes for recipients.

Enrollment in Centennial Care is mandatory for most Medicaid recipients, including “Full Benefit Dual-eligibles.” Dual-eligibles are people 65 or older who qualify for Medicare and because of their low income and/or net financial worth, also qualify for at least some Medicaid benefit to assist in their healthcare costs. Full benefit dual-eligibles are individuals who are eligible

for full Medicaid benefits under Centennial Care. While full-benefit dual-eligibles are required to enroll in Centennial Care, individuals who receive a more limited Medicaid benefit, including “Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries,” “Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries” and “Qualifying Individuals” are not required to enroll in Centennial Care.

Individuals who are not financially eligible for Medicaid may be able to purchase a variety of private health insurance plans on the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange. Individuals and families earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level may qualify for subsidies to help offset the cost of purchasing a plan. In an effort to streamline

this process for consumers, if a person applies for Medicaid and is determined to be financially ineligible, the state should transfer your information to the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange.

More information on Medicaid eligibility, including the application, is available at http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/apply-for-benefits.aspx or by calling (505) 827-3100. More information on the plans available at the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange is available at https://bewellnm.com/.

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New Mexico’s Medicaid program, now called Centennial Care, added

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To qualify, individuals must have modified adjusted gross income under 133 percent of the federal poverty level for their household size. As of April 1, this translates into, for example, $1,293 per month for an individual, and $2,643 per month for a household of four.

If the applicant’s household income is slightly above those levels, an amount up to 5 percent of the federal poverty level can be disregarded. There is no asset test for the coverage.

The use of modified adjusted gross income is new to Medicaid. It is based on federal income tax rules, but the types of income that are counted and how household size is determined differ somewhat for Medicaid purposes. Because its use is so new, and because of a surge in applications, there are likely to be many eligibility determination glitches for some time. The use of modified adjusted gross income also applies now to most child and pregnant women eligibility groups.

Most individuals found eligible for Other Adults coverage must sign up with one of the four Centennial Care managed care organizations to access their Medicaid services. They must select a managed care organization as part of the application process or be

assigned to one, but they can switch to a different MCO within 90 days, if they choose. Native Americans are generally exempt from these requirements.

Other Adults beneficiaries have most of the same rights and responsibilities as other Centennial Care enrollees. These include enhanced care coordination, and, if they have a nursing facility level of care need, access to the new Community Benefit. This covers a variety of home- and community-based long-term services and supports. On the other hand, they are automatically given a service coverage package called the Alternative Benefit Plan, which is somewhat more restrictive than the regular Medicaid services package. Beneficiaries with special, serious or complex health care needs can be exempted from the Alternative Benefit Plan, but they must request the exemption from their managed care organization.

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Adults coverage are processed by offices of the state Human Services Department’s Income Support Division and can be submitted online, by mail, by phone or in person. In addition, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange will refer individuals to HSD/ISD if it appears that they may qualify for Medicaid coverage.

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Delirium is a disorder of consciousness and attention that can be caused by something as simple as dehydration to a complex variety of catalysts that set it off. Typically, individuals who suffer from it cannot focus or pay attention. They may have rambling, incoherent speech, and hallucinations of sight or sound.

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The treatment of delirium is to first identify it. It can often go undetected for days. The fluctuation in consciousness from loud and belligerent to quietly sleeping, to calm and collected can be quite deceiving. Correcting the offending agent(s) is not a task that can be easily accomplished. Most individuals older than 65, may have two or more processes simultaneously contributing to their delirium. So the detective in all physicians is truly tested when dealing with a delirious patient. Sometimes depression, dementia and/or pain can be mistaken for delirium.

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In hospice, we often hear individuals on their deathbed converse with family members who have died. Termed “terminal delirium,” we often must determine if this is bothersome or comforting to the patient. Treatment would only be warranted if the hallucinations are frightening or disturbing to the patient.

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HOME FOR SALE Well-maintained 2 BR/2 Bath, 14x72, mobile home located in The Albuquerque Meadows adult community. Two master bedrooms with walk-in closets,large living room, built-in buffet in dining room, kitchen with big pantry, and an outside storage unit. All appliances stay. $17,500. Contact Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.

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ErrAnns Are UsNeed help with errands? Grocery Shopping, Light Housekeeping, Pet Sitting, House Sitting, Ride to Dr’s office, Church, the store and more. ErrAnns Are Us would love to help you.Call 505 839-4517 or 505 235-2087Licensed & Bonded

Honest, thoughtful, kind and reliable lady Is seeking work as a companion. PersonMust be ambulatory and non-smoker.Personal care not included.Please call Ruth at 252-0553

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LOVELACE DOWNTOWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Seeking assistance in guiding patients, families to destination through information booth and greeter program. Good people skills, wheel chair friendly. Contact Fabian at 727-8148

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 food. To make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863. Grain-free food is especially needed.

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council needs 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 Drivers:The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs Nutrition and Transportation Division provides transportation for seniors to or 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.If you have, or are able to obtain, a City of Albuquerque City Operators Permit and can work from either 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 764-1616.

Senior Center Volunteer Driver: Bear Canyon Senior Center provides transportation to & from in-town and out-of-town trips on a regular basis. When applicable, drivers may also receive free admission and lunch when providing transportation to trip destinations. A driver is needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 8:00-10:30 to transport members to the UNM pool for adapted aquatics (Drivers may also participate). Volunteers will be required to obtain a City of Albuquerque City Operators Permit. Volunteer driver opportunities are also available at other senior centers. Please call 764-1616

Albuquerque Public Schools Truancy Intervention Initiative: Volunteers are needed to perform a variety of clerical support and outreach activities to assist schools and the district in addressing the issue of truancy. Volunteer are asked to commit to a minimum of one hour a week. Please 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).

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.)

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).

Peanut Butter & Jelly Family ServicesWork with parents and children birth through age 5 in a Therapeutic Preschool classroom under direct supervision of the teacher. Serve as a passenger on the school bus to accompany children and parents while en route to school or home. Please call 764-1616.Skills: Cultural competence, Strong

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Classifiedsorganizational skills, Constructive interpersonal, communication skills, Dependability, Understand and demonstrate agency confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices, Must be able to lift and /or move 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Full description of volunteer duties available on request.Peanut Butter & Jelly Family Services: Fathers Building FuturesVolunteers needed for Fathers Building Futures, a workforce development center at 4301 Fourth Street NW, designed to give men (fathers) a second chance after returning home from prison and jail and now seeking training and employment in order to support them and their families. Experience with the following would be helpful: business administration, accounting, sales or specific microbusiness: auto detailing, mobile power wash, woodworking, construction or handy man service. Hours can vary based on availability. Please call 764-1616.Animal Humane, Clinic ReceptionistTwo-Hour Shifts Available Four Days per Week. Volunteers needed to answer incoming phone calls, give information on spay/neuter and shot services and schedule appointments. Training providedQualifications: good phone skills and computer proficiencyVolunteers are needed for two hour shifts. Shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please call 764-1616.Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque is in need of volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-11a.m. 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, customer service skills, proficiency with computer software; MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, ability to maintain confidentiality, positive and energetic team member. Please call 764-1616Albuquerque Reads Program: Volunteer tutors are needed for the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). The Albuquerque Reads Program is located at four elementary schools. Tutors will play an important role to help kindergarten students get on the early track to success through reading. Please call 764-1616.Volunteer tutors are needed for: One hour a morning, Once a week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Alzheimer’s AssociationVolunteers needed for various duties: Volunteers must have the ability to perform various clerical duties and other assignments as

directed, one to Three days per week. Help advance research and mobilize public support. Flexible work days are available. Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call 764-1616.

New Mexico PBS Member ServicesNeeds volunteers to fold and stuff monthly renewals to send to members.Volunteers are needed on the 3rd Thursday of each month for at least 4 hours.Training will be provided. Please call 764-1616.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.

Albuquerque International Sunport Ambassador Volunteer:The volunteer will assist directing airport travelers and visitors in navigating the Albuquerque International Sunport and provide answers to questions regarding a variety of information. Parking will be provided for the volunteers.This program operates 7 days a week. Please commit to at least one 4-hour shift per week. Please indicate below which shift you would most likely be interested in. There are three different shiftsavailable. You can decide which day/days you would like to volunteer. Please call 764-1616.6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.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.

Volunteer Exercise Instructors are needed for the Department of Senior Affairs Mealsite Program. Prior group fitness leading experience is ideal but not necessary. We will train anyone with a passion for senior health. This is an excellent opportunity to stay fit while helping our senior members achieve and maintain their fitness goals. Please call 764-1616. Lead exercise classes almost every day of the week for one hour.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.

The Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center is located at 5221 Palo Duro NE. 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 starting January 6th, Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Call 888-8105 for further information.

WANTED German Beer Steins – Collector looking for pre World War II. Call 298-6550 evenings only WWI and WWII Memorabilia Korean-Vietnam Vet.Looking for military items. Call Bert at 505-254-1438.

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ARTMarch 1- 31, Placitas 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 March 30 from 2-3 p.m., Call 505-867-808- e-mail [email protected] visit www.placitasartistsseries.org/march.html.

Through June 30Exhibition: En la Cocina with San Pascual at National Hispanic Cultural Center, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. San Pasqual is the beloved "saint of the kitchen" featured in numerous representations in New Mexican and Mexican art. Admission: $3, adults; $2, seniors, kids free; free on Sundays. Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242-0605 or email [email protected].

March 1-31Women & Creativity 2014 -- a month-long series of events that celebrates women’s creativity across the disciplines. March is filled with more than 50 art exhibits, performances, workshops, and discussions focused on creativity in every form. Event times and locations vary, check the website at womenandcreativity.org.

March 5Live at the KiMo -- Spotlight on Health: With host Dr. Barry Ramo -- Prescriptions for Heart Health: Exercise, Right Diets and Lifestyles, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets: $3-$5, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 7-9Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival-Spring Show, at EXPO New Mexico, State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine art is the festival’s focus. Admission: $7-$8. Cal: 292-7457; visit riograndefestivals.com.

March 8Kids supporting Kids Presents: Fly Me to the Moon.A benefit performance at the Hiland Theater.4800 Central Ave SE, Saturday, March 8. Gala begins at 6 p.m. – Performance at 7:30 p.m.Tickets available at www.unmcfl.org . All proceeds go to the Integrative Medicine Pediatric Care Fund.

March 9Sandoval Couty Historical Society March meetingSunday March 9th - 2 p.m. In Bernalillo. Hwy 550 West , between I-Hop and Warrior gas stationThe History of BLAND Student of history Tom(Lucky) Ball has made a life long study of BLAND , the gold mining town of 1891-190, located about 20 miles south of Santa Fe near where the Dixon apple orchards used to be. Unfortunately the whole town was totally destroyed in the Cerro Grande fire of 2012. Tom will give us some highlights of this interesting historic town.

March 12-13National Geographic & The North Face present: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: 2-Day Pass, at KiMo Theatre, 7 p.m. Brought by SACG, REI, & NMKI. A benefit for NM Wilderness Alliance & The Mtn Fund. Tickets: $13. Call the KiMo, 768-3522; visit kimotickets.com or HoldMyTicket.com.

March 22-23Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest, at EXPO New Mexico, State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, tea houses, cake, donut and candy makers, wineries & more. Enjoy cooking demos, baking contests, chocolate eating contests, barista latte art contest, live music and activities for kids. Admission $10; Kids 12 & under free. Visit chocolateandcoffeefest.com.

March 27thAdoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led Support group for anyonewith an adoption connection: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, 7 p.m., Anna Kaseman Hospital,Cottonwood Room (8300 Constitution Ave. NE) 281-7227 or visit NMOI.ORG

April 19-20 Annual AVSA judged African Violet Show will be held at the Albuquerque Garden Center on Saturday 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. It will include demos, growing tips, plants for sale, drawings. Call (505) 865-0287 for information. Free Admission.

HEALTH

Adapted 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.

MUSIC

March 9United States Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus, at KiMo Theatre, 3 p.m. Free admission. As the official chorus of the U.S Navy, the Sea Chanters promote the Navy's proud heritage of the sea. The twenty-voice chorus is accompanied by piano, bass and drums, encompasses all types of choral music. Call the KiMo, 768-3522; visit navyband.navy.mil/sea_chanters.shtml.

March 19Rachael Sage at Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, noon-1 p.m. Sage is a soulful vocalist and innovative keyboardist, singer/songwriter and producer. Free. Call 897-8816; visit ampconcerts.com.

THEATRE

Through March 23“Cats,” at Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasqual SW, Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. This beloved musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they decide which cat will ascend to “the Heaviside Layer” and come back to a new life. Admission: $12-$24. Call 242-4750; visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.

Through March 9Vertical Road at UNM Rodey Theatre, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Experience the artistry and athleticism in the faculty dance concert as UNM dance students are highlighted in choreography by internationally acclaimed guest artists and new works by faculty. Admission: $10-$15. Call 925-5858; visit unmtickets.com.

March 7-8An Evening Back at North Fourth – A multi-media performance by Cathy Weis with Buen Viaje Dance Co., at VSA North Fourth Theater, 4904 4th St. NW, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 general; $8 students/seniors. Reservations and information 344-4542; visit vsartsnm.org.

March 8Silver screen legends at the KiMo: To Have and Have Not (1944), 7 p.m. Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. Expatriate American Harry Morgan helps to transport a Free French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sexy lounge singer. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.March 15Silver screen legends at the KiMo: The Big Sleep (1946), 7 p.m. Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. A rich family hires private detective

Philip Marlowe. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 22Silver screen legends at the KiMo: Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948), 7 p.m. Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston. Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 23Movie Musicals at the KiMo: A Star is Born (1954), 2 p.m. Stars: Judy Garland, James Mason. A movie star helps a young singer/actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 23-30Opera Southwest: The Pearl Fishers, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday, 7:30 p.m. Focused on the love triangle between Leila, Nadir, and Zurga, the drama unfolds against an inventive and tuneful musical backdrop. Tickets start at $12. Call Opera Southwest: 243-0591; NHCC: 724-4771; or visi: operasouthwest.org.

March 26NM PBS & Film at the KiMo: Invisible Children, 7-9 p.m. They're the invisible victims of our country's prison system, the children of incarcerated parents. Free. Call 311; or 277-2121; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/kimo/events.

March 29Silver screen legends at the KiMo: The African Queen (1951), 7 p.m. Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn. In Africa during WW1, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

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There are a number of good baits available for controlling cockroaches. You can put equal amounts of baking soda and sugar out in flat containers, and they will take it. Make a dough by combin-

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There is also a very good roach bait available commercially. It is Niban Bait and it is made from boric acid. It would probably be easier to get this product and use it if you are in an area where roaches are very common. You can't buy Niban in stores, but it is available online. One good supplier is www.pestcontrolsupplies.com. When using Niban, put it under and be-hind appliances, around hot water heaters, inside lower cabinets, in the garage and other places roaches will hide.

The American roach feeds on a wide variety of plant and animal material, and it is commonly found in sewer systems. It will come up the drains at night and enter the living space of a home. It also likes homes that have crawl spaces under them. This is the largest of the home-infesting roaches in the country. It will reach a little over 1 ½ inches in length. It is a dark brown with a yellowish band around its thorax (section behind head). One beneficial aspect of this

cockroach is that it will feed on bed bugs. Of course most people don't want roaches in their bed feeding on the bed bugs that are feeding on the humans. Niban Bait is a very good commercial bait that works well to control these insects.

Oriental cockroaches, or “wa-terbugs,” are about an inch long. The female is all black, and the male has two brown wing tips, but it cannot fly. These roaches are common in sewer systems and will come up the drains into the homes. They are also common beneath ground debris outside and love stacks of firewood. These roaches will readily take Niban Bait as well as the homemade baits discussed above.

Turkestan cockroaches are close-ly related to Oriental roaches. They are about an inch in length, with color variations between the male and female. Males are red/brown, with pale or white lateral stripes on the ventral side of the wing base. The male also has wings that cover the entire abdomen. Females are dark brown, with short lateral white dashes at the ends of the wings. The female wings are very short in comparison to those of the male and do not cover the entire abdo-men. These roaches can be found in sewer systems, water meters,

compost piles, potted plants and large cracks in pavements. Niban Bait is a good product for control-ling these insects. This species is becoming common in Albuquer-que, and it is just matter of time before it infests Rio Rancho.

The German cockroach is the most prolific of the roaches. It is small, dark brown with two distinct black stripes on its thorax. It will feed on almost anything edible, in addition to a lot of things we wouldn't consider edible. They ma-ture from egg to adult in as little as 45 days and, if left unchecked, can severely infest a home or business. Usually they are most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. When you are controlling German roaches, you should use German Roach Pheromone Traps as well as some of the baits. The traps will attract and catch the roaches. They are available online. One good sup-plier is www.pestcontrolsupplies.com.

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the eastern slope of the Manzano Mountains. Its isolation attracts visitors interested in one of the shadowy chapters of New Mexico history.

One of the three 17th-century Spanish missions within the monument is Abo, nestled in a narrow pass connecting the East-side pueblos with those in the Rio Grande Valley to the West.

Abo is perhaps best remembered as the birthplace and home of an Indian we now know as Estaban Clemente. That name was given to him by the Spaniards when he was baptized.

The missionaries at Abo realized fairly quickly that Estaban was exceptionally bright and an eager learner. At an early age, he gained fluency in Spanish and learned to read and write.

Reaching manhood, Estaban Clemente became close with the Hispanic New Mexicans. Imitating their business practices, he grew wealthy by trading with nomadic Apaches and transporting goods overland for Spanish merchants. He also became the Indian governor of Abo Pueblo.

A Hispanicized, notable, and trusted Indian in all the kingdom of New Mexico, so lofty was his status that he was allowed to add the honorific title of “don” to his name.

However, a dark cloud loomed

over him. In 1666, a great drought descended upon the land, and by 1669, famine ravaged the ranks of pueblos and Hispano settlers. In addition, Apaches increasingly raided for food.

In their misery, the Pueblos blamed the Spaniards, especially the missionaries, for disrupting their traditional ceremonies that brought rain.

Don Estaban was foremost among the disillusioned. In despair, he recanted his conversion to Christianity and renounced his allegiance to the Spanish flag.

His new anger ran deep, and he began secretly to organize a rebellion. As its leader, he issued orders to followers that they should rustle the Spanish horse herds and drive them deep into the mountains, leaving their enemies afoot.

Thursday of Holy Week 1670 was chosen as the date for the uprising, when every Spaniard

in New Mexico was slated to be killed. But word leaked out, and Estaban was promptly arrested.

A search of his house at Abo revealed much incriminating evidence. There was no question of his guilt or fate. The kingdom’s most notable Indian was tried and hanged.

Don Estaban Clemente, nevertheless, had established the foundation and devised the strategy used by the pueblos 10 years later to bring down Spanish rule. The great Pueblo Revolt of 1680 utterly destroyed the Kingdom of New Mexico, the largest defeat and territorial loss sustained by Spain in her New World colonies.

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Pisces, this is your year for rearranging your life in an-other way, and considering the possibility of an overall change in attitude. This requires strict adherence to a pre-conceived

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You have been diligently pursing success for a long duration and this year you are poised to reap the benefits of your long-term efforts. Pisces, be sure to include so basic, consistently pleasurable activities in your overall plan. Be aware that you are also building some long-term busi-ness and personal relationships. Monitor and control your emotions and you can experi-ence the exhilaration of being offered a diverse selection of personal and business opportu-nities from which to choose.

Your relationship with your partner is solidified throughout the year by genuine openness and honestly about your feel-ings and romantic interests.

Be diligent when researching and planning suitable travel getaways, and ensure agree-ment before making the final decision. Be aware that some of your relatives will attempt to burden you with their prob-lems, so consider your respons-es and commitments carefully as these can likely evolve into long-term expectations. Rely on your own intuition for sort-ing out the most viable courses of action rather than depending upon outside opinions.

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