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CONTENTSFEATURES2 A Great Small Town. Deming is a very diverse and friendly community.

Climate, cost of living and its central location between population centersand wilderness are important draws.

4 Thunderegg Collection. A spectacular, world-class Thunderegg collectionis showcased at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, as well as manyother equally impressive historic presentations.

6 A Cold-Hardy Cactus. There are cacti that flourish in Deming’s high-desert climate while those from the lowlands struggle with colder weather.

9 Rockhound Labyrinth. Volunteers add one more reason to visitRockhound State Park – a labyrinth for contemplating the natural beautyof the Florida Mountains.

10 Deming Center for the Arts. An active group strives to promote thearts for all ages and for groups throughout the region.

12 “It’s the People!” Deming Horizons shares a few notes on four individualswho love their community and strive for excellence in everything they do.

16 Day Trip to the Gila. Take advantage of Deming’s proximity to therugged mountain region to the north. Experience ancient cultures,mountain vistas, lakes and streams.

18 Native Southwest Surgeons. Two orthopedic surgeons who serve theDeming region actually grew up in Southwest New Mexico.

24 Lordsburg – A genuine glimpse of the Old West. Deming’s neighborto the west offers old west settings, excellent birding opportunities andexciting places to explore.

RESOURCES2 New Mexico Quick Facts

Mileage to Deming

4 Annual Events CalendarUtilities ProvidersRadio Stations

6 Religious OrganizationsCommunity OrganizationsPet Policies

8 New MexicoState Parks Events

10 Deming Quick FactsDeming Visitor InformationCity ServicesArt and CultureArea WineriesDeming Area LodgingDeming Area Restaurants

12 WeatherRecreationTransportationInterstates & Highways

17 Financial Focus

18 Financial InstitutionsEducational InstitutionsHealth Care Servicesand Facilities

21 Advertisers Index

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ABOUTTHE COVERA blossoming corypantha(cactus) at Desert Nursery IInorth of Deming verifiesthe potential beauty thatcan be enjoyed with highdesert xeriscaping. Thecactus is superimposed ona Florida Mountain back-drop, which can be enjoyeddaily from Deming.

this page: A rare earlymorning thunderheadintrigued motorists last fallalong I-10 betweenDeming and Las Cruces.Photos by Joe Burgess.

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“Deming is the friendliest town that I’ve ever lived in,” claims Totsie Slover,owner of Century 21 Deming Realty. “It is predominantly an agricultural commu-nity with an intriguing mix of old time farmers and ranchers, people who original-ly immigrated from Mexico, retirees who enjoy the small town atmosphere, andthe more temporary residents like the 400-500 Homeland Security personnel whokeep our international border secure.”The climate is one of the main attractions for Deming and the cost of living

remains below most communities. There are other towns, however, in theSouthwest with similar weather and cost of living. “I think it falls back to the friend-ly people who make the difference,” says Totsie. “I didn’t understand that when Iwas growing up here, but after living all over the country, I know that friendlinessis Deming’s strength.”Deming is half an hour from the border with Mexico, an hour from rugged, pine-

covered mountains and trout streams surrounding Silver City and an hour from LasCruces, New Mexico’s second largest city. There is an active Arts Council andperforming arts groups, a community college branch, an excellent

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NEW MEXICO

QUICK FACTSState Capital: Santa FeStatehood: January 6, 1912State Flag: Red Zia on field of goldState Ballad: Land of EnchantmentState Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows as It Goes)State Poem: A Nuevo MexicoState Songs: Oh, Fair New Mexico andAsi Es Nuevo MexicoState Cookie: BiscochitoState Tie: Bolo TieState Gem: TurquoiseState Tree: PiñonState Flower: YuccaState Grass: Blue GrammaState Animal: Black BearState Bird: RoadrunnerState Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat TroutState Insect: Tarantula Hawk WaspState Fossil: CoelophysisState Question: Red or Green?Land Area: 121,599 sq. milesPopulation: 1,928,384 (2005 Census)Highest Point: Wheeler Peak (13,161 feet)Lowest Point: Red Bluff Reservoir (2,842 feet)State website: www.newmexico.org

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DEMINGAlamogordo - 127 milesAlbuquerque - 233 milesBoston, MA - 2,678 milesCarlsbad - 267 milesChicago, IL - 1,717 milesDallas, TX - 742 milesDenver, CO - 686 milesEl Paso, TX - 102 milesFarmington - 415 milesGallup - 309 milesGlenwood - 121 milesGrand Canyon, AZ - 476 milesHouston, TX - 855 milesLake Roberts - 84 milesLas Cruces - 59 milesLordsburg - 69 milesLos Angeles, CA - 708 milesNew York City - 2,308 milesPalomas, Mexico - 35 milesPhoenix, AZ - 336 milesPortales - 335 milesRoswell - 244 milesRuidoso - 173 milesSan Diego, CA - 630 milesSan Francisco, CA - 1,088 milesSanta Fe - 292 milesSeattle, WA - 1,850 milesSilver City - 53 milesSocorro - 156 milesTaos - 362 milesTruth or Consequences - 85 milesTucson, AZ - 224 milesWashington DC - 2,195 milesWhite Sands - 91 miles

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senior citizens center, an impressivenumber of fraternal organizations forthis size community, and an expandinghospital with specialists in every field.“Did I mention New Mexico’s largestwinery,” continues Totsie, “and somevery fast ducks? Well, that’s anotherstory.” Residents obviously take pride intheir community – it’s clean andimprovements downtown are continu-ing through the Deming/Luna CountyMainStreet Program.Even though Totsie’s parents moved

to Deming when she was eight, she haslived in communities across the countryfrom Connecticut to Hawaii, returningto Deming in 1978. “I’m here because Ilove it,” concludes Totsie. “If youhaven’t already discovered Deming,you should check it out.”In addition to owning 1 realty compa-

ny, Totsie has a two-hour Wednes-daymorning radio show on KOTS Radioplaying cowboy music and westernswing and sharing cowboy poetry. Sheis also the editor for the BackfortyBunkhouse Newsletter published byJoe Baker in Ruidoso.

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ANNUAL EVENTS2010JanuaryAnnual Banquet. 575-546-2674MarchRockhound Roundup. 575-267-4399AprilOld Timers Reunion. 575-546-9645Smokin’ Oldies Car & Motorcycle Show.575-546-6243Open Studio Art Tour. 575-546-3663MayCinco de Mayo Celebration. 575-546-2674JuneLuna Rossa Wine Festival. 575-544-1160www.LunaRossaWinery.comJulyFireworks Display. SWNM State Fairgrounds.Wild West Days.Men’s Golf Tournament. 575-546-9481AugustGreat American Duck Races. 888-345-1125www.demingduckrace.comSeptemberSt. Ann’s Fiesta. Courthouse Park. 575-546-3343Southwestern NM State Fair. 575-543-5736OctoberAutumn Art & Wine Festival 575-544-1160www.LunaRossaWinery.comColumbus Day Festival.St. Clair Wine Festival. 575-546-1179www.StClairVineyards.com.Czechoslovakian Klobase B-B-Q Festival.Courthouse park. 575-546-9783Art-Fest at the Custom House. 575-546-3663DecemberChristmas Light Parade. 575-546-2674Columbus Christmas Festival. 575-531-2711Winter Festival of the Arts. 575-546-3663Deming Luna Mimbres Museum Green TeaReception. 575-546-2382For information on events and event dates,please contact the Deming-Luna CountyChamber of Commerce at 800-848-4955www.demingchamber.com

DEMING AREA UTILITIES

PROVIDERSELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS:Columbus Electric Cooperative 546-8838PNM Electric/Gas Service 888-DIAL-PNMNATURAL GAS SERVICE PROVIDERS:City of Deming Gas Dept. 546-8848PNM Electric/Gas Service 888-DIAL-PNMPROPANE SERVICE PROVIDERS:Columbus LP Gas 531-2577Deming Propane 546-9012Fox I-10 Chevron, Inc. 546-7459Griffin’s Propane Co., Inc. 546-4166ServiGas/Ikard & Newsom 546-0001TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS:Alltel 800-255-8351Qwest 800-244-1111Verizon Wireless 800-922-0204Western NM Telephone Co. 575-388-2546TELEVISION SERVICE PROVIDERS:Comcast Cable TV 546-0417DirecTV 800-531-5000Dish Network 800-201-0978WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS:City of Deming Water Dept. 546-8848Columbus Village Water Dept. 531-2171

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Deming Museum

he Deming Luna Mimbres Museum houses one of the world’s largest col-lections of thundereggs. Over 7,000 specimens from more than 100 loca-tions make up the museum collection donated by R. Paul Colburn. Themassive displays include specimens from around the world, including

Australia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Germany, France, Turkey and Ethiopiaas well as Luna County’s own Baker Egg Mine, location of a world-classagate field.Technically, the spherically-shaped rocks are a species of nodule found

only in rhyolite-perlite lava flows and domes and are identified by the nameslithophysae and spherulites. Encased in an unimpressive shell, their interiorcontains deposits of agate, quartz, common opal or jasper that can be pol-ished into a beautiful showpiece. Thundereggs can be either solid or hollowinside and if hollow, they are also correctly called geodes.The term, thunderegg is said to have originated with Indians living in the

Cascade Mountains of Oregon. Legend indicates that the thunder godsoccupying these volcanoes would become angry and hurl the sphericalmasses of rock at each other. Colburn dedicated his life to studying thesegeologic oddities and helped redefine previously-held theories about their

formation. He also authored a book written forrockhounds that includes 75 locations wherethundereggs can be found.In addition to its Thunderegg collection, the

Deming Luna Mimbres Museum is well-knownfor its collection of Mimbres Indian pottery andartifacts dating between 950 A.D. to 1250 A.D.,

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as well as artifacts from other south-west cultures. It has numerous col-lectables such as liquor bottles, bells,dolls, China and crystal, quilts andlace. There are farm and ranch imple-ments including a chuck wagon,equipment, tools, hats and saddles.Early business storefronts and a col-lection of war memorabilia will tweakyour imagination. Don’t miss periodroom displays at the Custom Houseacross the street from the museum.Visit the following websites:

www.DemingLunaMimbresMuseum.com and www.zianet.com/geodekid

opposite: The enormous thunderegg display in theDeming Luna Mimbres Museum. top: A basket-ball-sized geode at the museum. center: A color-ful thunderegg specimen from the Baker Mine.bottom: A small Baker Mine geode with amethyst.

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A Cold-hardy

CACTUScold-natured cactus sounds like an oxymoron, but you may well knowsomeone who spent a lot of money on a beautiful desert plant from anursery in Tucson that didn’t survive the first winter in Deming. Yet cacti

flourish all over the Florida Mountains and deep into Gila country.The difference between an Arizona barrel cactus and a New Mexico barrel cac-

tus turns out to be dormancy periods. The Arizona cactus lies dormant only dur-ing the unbearably hot summer months of the low-lying Sonoran Desert regions.In addition to this high-heat dormancy, the cactus with a similar appearance inNewMexico also goes dormant in the winter, allowing it to survive snow and mostfreezing temperatures.Tina Sziriski has owned Desert Nursery II for three years, since purchasing it from

Shirley and Laszlo Nyergesh. She grew up in Cleveland but was always fascinated

RELIGIOUS

ORGANIZATIONSApostolic - 1Assembly Of God - 2Baha’Is - 1Baptist Independent - 1Baptist Missionary - 1Baptist Southern - 3Catholic - 2Charismatic - 1Christian - 2Christian Science - 1Church Of Christ - 3Episcopal - 1Episcopal Anglican - 1Jehovah’s Witness - 1Lutheran - 1Lutheran ELCA - 1Methodist United - 1Nazarene - 1Pentecostal - 2Pentecostal United - 1Presbyterian USA - 1Seventh-Day Adventist - 1Other - 15

COMMUNITY

ORGANIZATIONSThe ArcAmerican Legion Bataan Post #4Cancer Support of DemingCommunity Action Agency of Southern NMDeming Helping Hands Inc.Deming Literacy ProgramDeming Noon Lions ClubDeming Rotary ClubDeming Shrine ClubElks Lodge #2799Habitat for Humanity of DemingHelp ProgramThe Healing HouseKiwanis ClubKnights of Columbus Council #4256La VidaLoyal Order of Moose Lodge #2088Luna County Healthy StartMasonic Hall A F & A MMeals on WheelsSafe Ride Services Inc.Senior Volunteer ServicesSt. Vincent de Paul Thrift StoreToys for TotsVeterans of Foreign Wars Post #1477YWCA

PET POLICIESPET FRIENDLY COMMUNITYNumber of Pets Limit: No more than 4 ani-mals may be kept at one city residence-anycombination of dogs, cats and potbellied pigs.Dog Off Premise Leash Law: When offpremise, dogs must be restrained by a leashnot exceeding 6 feet in length. An exceptionis when the owner or keeper physically car-ries or holds said animal.Cat and Dog License Fees: Intact M/F cat ordog-$5.00. Spayed/Neutered cat or dog-$3.00Vaccination Clinics:Deming Animal Clinic 3 times a yearHumane Society Adoption Fees:Cats-$35.00. Dogs-$55.00, Puppies-$30.00Fee includes rabies shot if the animal has nothad one, city/county license and spaying orneutering of your new pet. A local veterinarianat the Deming Animal Clinic can do the spay-ing or neutering. The Mary Jessica Fund willpay up to 50% ($50.00) to spay or neuter petsof qualifying low-income families. Call 575-546-2024 for more information.Deming Animal Guardians (a non-profitorganization): Deming Animal Guardiansprovide spaying or neutering discounts andlow cost specials. 575-544-2209.Pet Boarding: 2Pet Supplies & Food: 2Pet Grooming Services: 2Veterinarians: 3

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with the Southwest. As a child, she hadimagined herself as Annie Oakley, eventual-ly falling in love with cacti and later practical-ly became addicted to growing the deserticon. “I am just totally intrigued by the beau-tiful blossoms of these spiny rascals,” Tinashares. “The brilliant colors are so unexpect-ed that I am still amazed by them.”A cactus is very area specific, having

adapted to the conditions of a particularlocale. If climates are similar in two areas,however, transplanting is a viable option.The Peruvian Saguaro, therefore, does wellin Deming, while the Arizona version can’thandle the cold. So instead of purchasingmetal saguaros, you can find the real thing atDesert Nursery II.The cactus greenhouse, which was initiat-

ed three years ago, was intentionally con-structed without specific protection from thecold. As expected, some cacti didn’t survivethe winter, thus revealing the cold-hardinessof the survivors. “We absolutely won’t sellplants that aren’t capable of handling highdesert winters,” Tina states. “We have nowlearned which ones those are.”Most cacti are slow growers and Tina

doesn’t sell a cactus until it blooms.Reaching that stage usually requires fiveyears from a seed. Some cacti live to be overa hundred years old. The saguaro doesn’tdevelop an arm for 75 years and typicallylives to be 150 years old. “One reason Ienjoy working around cacti is they make mefeel so young, ” Tina exclaims! She alsoenjoys helping people understand herfavorite passion – caring for our high desertprickly friends.

opposite: Corypantha bloom at Desert Nursery II,top: An intriguing leuchtenbergia cactus

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opposite: Friends of Rockhound State Park board member Nancy Grinnelland her husband Greg check the new labyrinth they helped build at theVisitor Center.

ROCKHOUNDSTATE PARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-546-6182APRILDesert Alive! 2nd Sat. A Salute toSpring and Native Plant Sale. 8amuntil all plants are sold. Native plants,adapted plants and cactus for sale.MAYBluegrass Festival. Memorial DayWeekend. Live bands, open mic ses-sions and food vendors. Grab a lawnchair and join the fun! Visitwww.FriendsOfRockhound.org forticket information.JUNEMusic in the Park. 3rd Saturday.6-8pm. Kick up your heels to somegreat entertainment sponsored byFriends of Rockhound State Park. Bringyour lawn chairs and join us in the fun.Popcorn and light beverages for sale.JULYMusic in the Park. 3rd Saturday. 6-8pm. Kick up your heels to some greatentertainment sponsored by Friends ofRockhound State Park. Bring yourlawn chairs and join us in the fun.Popcorn and light beverages for sale.AUGUSTMusic in the Park. 3rd Saturday. 6-8pm. Kick up your heels to some greatentertainment sponsored by Friends ofRockhound State Park. Bring yourlawn chairs and join us in the fun.Popcorn and light beverages for sale.SEPTEMBERFall Native Plant Sale. 8am-12pm.Come early for a great selection ofnative plants, adapted plants and cac-tus. Free coffee and homemade cook-ies will be available.Mariachi and Ballet Folkloric. 6-8pm.Grab your family, friends and neigh-bors and take a short drive to the parkfor a terrific evening of local talent.DECEMBERHoliday Lights. 2nd Saturday inDecember. Over 1000 luminarias lightthe paths around the Visitor Centerand Native Garden. Make it part of

your holiday tradition with coffee, hotcocoa, cider, Mexican cookies andcarols as part of the enchantment.

CITY OF ROCKS STATEPARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-527-4386SEPTEMBERSouthwest New Mexico Star Party.Interpretive astronomers guide visi-tors as they view planets and stars.Call for details.

PANCHO VILLA STATEPARK EVENTSVisitor Center: 575-531-2711MARCHCamp Furlong Day. 9am-3pm.Hundreds of riders on horseback willend their historic 250-mile journeyfrom Mexico to the U.S. border. Theevent is timed to coincide with theMarch 9, 1916 raid on the village ofColumbus and adjacent military campby Pancho Villa and his men. Featuringfolkloric dancers, live entertainment,special speakers and presentations.MAYCactus Carnival. 9am-3pm. Cactusplants for sale, cactus products, foodand drink vendors, special perform-ances and arts and crafts. Environ-mental strolls through the park’sbotanical cactus gardens and upCootes Hill.SEPTEMBERMexican Independence DayCelebration & Car Show. 9am-3pm.Classic and vintage car and truckshow kicks off the Annual MexicanIndependence Day festivities. Liveentertainment, special presentations,food and craft vendors.NOVEMBER“Fire on the Desert” Red & GreenChile Cookoff. . 9am-3pm. Honoringthe BEST red and green chile recipesfrom area cooks with trophies andprizes given to winners in each cate-gory. Fundraiser for Annual CampFurlong Day.

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Area Networking Opportunities • Dining & Lodging Information • Area Attractions & Event Information

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Great AmericanDuck RaceAugust 26-29, 2010

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Wet & Dry Duck Races • Duck Royalty PageantElks Breakfast • Tournament of Ducks Parade • Tortilla Toss

Outhouse Race • Hot Air Balloons • Mud BogHorseshoes/Washers • Vendors

The Deming / Luna County MainStreet Program fosters revitalization and historicpreservation in Deming’s Historic Downtown and in local neighborhood business districts.

Surrounded by the endless beauty of the Gila National Forestand just minutes from the Mimbres Valley.

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ncient cultures of Greece, Rome, Egypt, India and even America’s ownprehistoric Native groups included the labyrinth, with the first recordedsketches appearing 5000 years ago. The floor designs of several

prominent European cathedrals and elite gardens include labyrinths in aprecise and harmonious flow.The labyrinth is now experiencing resurgence as modern man seeks ways to

relax and reestablish contact with his inner being in an increasingly stressful envi-ronment. Today, the labyrinth is distinguished from a maze, having only onewinding path to the center and back. It allows one to achieve a contemplativestate by losing track of direction and the outside world.Friends of Rockhound State Park took advantage of a bare construction eye-

sore next to the visitor center to create their own labyrinth. Without disturbing asingle plant, the volunteers combined local rock with two tons of river rock toform a seven-circuit pattern. “We have added a creative aspect to the park,” saysvolunteer MaryKay Brady, “ that will provide yet another meditative and perhapstherapeutic attraction to the property. With a backdrop of the Florida Mountains,the setting is beautiful.” Since Stars-N-Parks is one of the events associated withRockhound State Park, the opening to its labyrinth is set to the North Star.The non-profit group helps promote, preserve and protect Rockhound and

Spring Canyon State Parks. The volunteers care for a native plant garden at thepark and have placed 34 interpretive signs along Thunder Egg Trail. They spon-sor educational programs on subjects like astronomy, the Persian Ibex that roamthe Florida Mountains and the Buffalo Soldiers who once protected theregion. The group also sponsors events such as a bluegrassmusic festival.Visit www.FriendsOfRockhound.org for

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Attend our annual special events:

Holiday Lights with 1,000 Luminarias2nd Saturday in December

Desert Alive! & Spring Native Plant Sale2nd Saturday in April

Bluegrass FestivalMemorial Day Weekend

Music in the Park3rd Saturday in June, July & August

Fall Native Plant Sale4th Saturday in September

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DEMING

CENTERFOR THE ARTS

PHOTOS COURTESY JESSEMAY SEARCY, DIRECTOR

The Deming Center for the Arts provides programs year-round, working withits members and local groups like the Deming Photo Club, county schools,artists from Columbus and The Black Range Artists.The Arts Council sponsors art-related functions for school children during the

summer and the Winter Festival of the Arts in December. During the festival,ornaments are provided by local artisans and crafters and the artwork displayeddepicts winter scenes. The Luna County Show in June is open to everyone inthe county.The center, located at the corner of Gold and Pine, changes exhibits on a

monthly basis. The historic building was constructed around 1913, originallyserving as the First National Bank, and was acquired by the Deming Arts Councilin 1989. The old vault serves as the center’s office.Shows scheduled for 2010 include Deming Photo Club in January, For the

Love of Fiber and Gourd Art in February, Luna County Youth Art in March, NativeAmerican Art in April, New MexicoWater Color Society in May, LunaCounty Show in June, closed in July,Black Range Artists in August, Artistsof Columbus in September, Idie CarrShow in October, Miniatures inNovember and the Winter Festival ofthe Arts in December.

Black Range Art-2009;

Abstract-2009

Youth Art-2009.

Robert Evans rock art.

DEMING

QUICK FACTSElevation - 4,335 feetPopulation - Over 27,000 in Luna County(59% urban, 41% rural)

DEMING

VISITORINFORMATIONChamber of Commerce:Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce546-2674 www.demingchamber.comTop Annual Event:Great American Duck Race 888-345-1125www.demingduckrace.com

CITY OF DEMING

SERVICESEmergency:Dial 911 for all emergenciesFire Department:Deming Fire Department 546-8848Law Enforcement:Columbus Police 531-2348Deming Police 546-0354Luna County Sheriff’s Office 546-2655NM State Police 546-3481Post Office:Deming Post Office 800-275-8777Senior Citizen Center:Beckett Senior Citizens Center 546-8823

ART AND

CULTUREThe Arts:Deming Arts Center 546-3663Deming Performing Arts Theater 544-3728Historic Walking Tour 546-2674Tumbleweed Theater 531-2311Libraries:Columbus Library 531-2612Marshall Memorial Library 546-9202Museums:Columbus Historical Museum 531-2620Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 546-2382Pancho Villa State Park Museum 531-2711

AREA

WINERIESLuna Rossa Winery 544-1160St. Clair Winery 546-1179

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People!WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS AND BILL FAULKNER

t’s people who pursue excellence in everything they do who will

keep Deming a great place to live for generations to come.

This issue of Deming Horizons profiles a relative newcomer,

Timothy McAndrews, who is making a significant contribution to the

local performing arts, and it chose a bundle of energy named

Katherine Smyer who returned to her roots to direct the Southwest

Regional Transit District. It also picked out Dr. Paul and Alma Feil, who

served the area’s medical needs for 42 years.

These are just a few of the many locals who make Deming special.

Three contributors toDeming’s lifestyle are play-wright Timothy McAndrewsof Theatre for Today,Southwest Regional TransitDistrict Executive DirectorKatherine Smyer andretired doctor and nurse,Paul and Alma Feil.

”“People!It’s the

Deming is a community with a small-townatmosphere and a big heart.

WEATHERDeming/Luna County is located inthe high Chihuahua Desert along theUS-Mexico border in southwesternNew Mexico.

RECREATIONGolf Course:Rio Mimbres Golf Course 546-9481Motor Sports:Arroyo Seco Motor Plex 544-3440Nearby Ghost Town:Shakespeare 542-9034Nearby New Mexico State Parks:Caballo Lake State Park 743-3942City of Rocks State Park 536-2800Elephant Butte Lake State Park 744-5923Pancho Villa State Park 531-2711Percha Dam State Park 743-3942Rockhound State Park 546-6182Spring Canyon State Park 546-6182Outdoor Attractions:Florida MountainsPublic Parks & Entertainment Complex:Voiers Pit ParkWater Sports:Sam Baca Aquatic Center 546-7958

TRANSPORTATIONAirports:Deming Municipal Airport 544-3660El Paso International Airport 915-772-4271Bus Lines:Corre Caminos Transit 544-9963Greyhound Bus Line 546-3881Las Cruces Shuttle Service 800-288-1784Railway:Amtrak 800-872-7245

INTERSTATES AND HIGHWAYSInterstate 10 travels east-westInterstate 25 is 62 miles east of DemingUS180 north to Silver CityState Rd 11 south to PalomasState Rd 26 east to Hatch

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The arts scene in Luna County has been strengthened over the last several

years by local theatre performances and original scripts, the result of one man’s

toothache!

While living in Santa Fe, Playwright Timothy McAndrews was referred by a

friend to Palomas for dental work, leading to his discovery of Columbus, New

Mexico. “Columbus was the first town I had ever seen that consisted essentially of

a library, a café and a performing arts theater. That was my kind of town, so I moved

to Luna County in 2000 after ten years in Santa Fe.”

Timothy grew up in New York City, was schooled in art and worked in commercial

art. “As a child, I was always impressed by the effect performances like Madame

Butterfly had on my mother. My personal favorite was Cyrano de Bergerac with Jose

Ferrer, and as fate would have it, that was the play produced by my high school

drama group.” Timothy auditioned, kicking off his acting focus at seventeen, which

eventually led to a writing career beginning in his 30s.

“Unlike New York,” Timothy states, “in Deming you have the opportunity to

produce what you write. It’s very gratifying. Luna

County has actually produced five world premiers

dealing with human situation, lost opportunities and

second chances with a touch of politics.”

“We are fortunate to have a few people in Deming

who are serious about their acting potential, and we are

lucky to have the Depot Theater. In fact, one of our perform-

ances contributed to the moving of the building to its current

location. The dinner theater was based on a Harvey House set-

ting with era food prepared by Palmas Italian Grill.”

“We are now drawing out-of-town supporters to our four to

five productions annually and hope to have our own theater

before long.”

SCHEDULE

November. Reading of four plays bylocal writer Howard Scott.December. Christmas Variety Show.February. A musical comedy, Halfwayback from Nowhere, a sequel to lastyear’s Halfway to Nowhere.Valentine’s Day. Love Songs performedby a local couple.April. A comedy by Eugene O’Neal

Timothy McAndrewsPLAYWRIGHT – THEATRE FOR TODAY

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“What a joy to provide this type of service to the people of Southwest New Mexico,” exclaims

Katherine Smyer about her position as Executive Director of Southwest Regional Transit District

(SWRTD). Katherine says the position gives her the opportunity not only to earn a living in her hometown,

but to contribute to a service that was desperately needed.

Katherine was born and raised in Deming, graduated from Deming High School and attended New

Mexico State University and the University of Wyoming. Following seven years at Edward Jones

Investments in Rawlins, Wyoming, she accepted her current position in 2007.

The job is certainly not without its challenges. Corre Caminos has grown so fast that the biggest obsta-

cle is meeting the needs with a limited number of vehicles. “We also expect an almost twenty percent

increase for fiscal 2010 by coordinating with Las Cruces to provide transportation between our two cities

and by continuing to educate the public about the system’s advantages.”

In Deming, the company runs a fixed route from 6:00 am to 6.00 pm,

an on-demand curb-to-curb pick-up service and four round trips

are made daily to Columbus. “We are also excited about the

new Corre Cantinas service that helps keep drivers off the

road who may be under the influence of alcohol.”

A note about Katherine – she lives on land that was

homesteaded by her great grandfather in 1894. Her

grandfather served as a County Commissioner, two

of her uncles have served as Sheriff and her mother

has served as County Treasurer, County

Commissioner and on the local school board. “I am

honored to be in a position to give back to the commu-

nity that has been such a strong part of my heritage,”

states Katherine. “I love Deming for its hometown feel

and being able to see family and friends who placed a

strong foundation under my feet. It’s a wonderful feeling

to be back home in this county that I dearly love.”

Katherine SmyerEXECUTIVE DIRECTORSOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT

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Sixty years together and counting, 58 of which have been focused on Deming, New Mexico.

Perhaps not so uncommon in southwest locales, but this couple, Dr. Paul and Alma Feil, spent

most of those years serving Deming’s medical needs. All four of their children, Paul, Nancy,

David and Anita, were born and raised here.

Paul grew up in Belen, New Mexico, a first generation American born of German immigrants.

He graduated from the University of New Mexico and joined the navy as an option for attend-

ing medical school. He earned his medical credentials from Baylor University in Houston and

served his residency in St. Louis, where he met Alma, a registered nurse.

Since the government had paid for Paul’s medical school, he was required to practice in a

community that was short of doctors. He chose Deming over Truth or Consequences and

moved his bride from the beautiful city of St. Louis to the high desert.

They opted to remain in Deming and Alma was able to stay home with the children until Anita,

the youngest, left for college. Alma then returned to her career aspirations and became a school

nurse in the Deming system. Anita laughs as she recalls that when her mother returned to work,

she kept hearing that her dad wasn’t able to make ends meet and Alma had to go to work.

As a general practitioner, Paul practiced medicine in Deming for 42 years, delivering over

4000 babies. House calls were always part of his itinerary, and he frequented the surrounding

area to tend an injured ranch or farm hand.

Paul is in Lions and both he and Alma have been very active in the community. Alma partici-

pated in the efforts that helped initiate hospice care in Deming.

And the home where the Feil children were raised – Paul and Alma have shared that house

for 56 years.

above: Dr. Paul and Alma Feil celebrating 60 years together. right, top: Alma Feil checks the weddingdress she wore 60 years ago. right, bottom: Paul and Alma Feil admire their original wedding cake topper.

Paul & Alma FeilPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BILL FAULKNER

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ne of the exciting attributes of Deming is its proximity to one ofthe most rugged regions of the Southwest. Incredible vistas andtrout-fishing areas can be accessed by automobile or, if you are into

primitive adventures, the nation’s first wilderness area and the state’sonly remaining wild river beckon.For your Gila day trip, get an early start, make sure the gas tank is full and

you should carry water and snacks. There are convenience stores andrestaurants along the way, but they don’t necessarily keep city schedules.Take US 180 north 23 miles to the junction of NM 61. The first stop will be

the turnoff to City of Rocks State Park. An overlook can be accessed with-out entering the fee area. You will want to return when you have more timeto wander through the huge boulders and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends.Continue driving up NM 61, paralleling the picturesque Mimbres River.

The road initially swings around the north side of Cook’s Peak, which is vis-ible from Deming, before turning north. You will pass the tiny missionchurches of Faywood and San Juan before making a jog onto and imme-diately off of NM 152 and north on NM 35. You will continue north on NM35, now following the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway,

passing the turnoff to Bear CanyonLake and eventually crossing theContinental Divide. The road takesyou down to and around LakeRoberts. Campgrounds and a coupleof Bed and Breakfast facilities willinvite you back for an overnight.Below Lake Roberts, NM 35 inter-

sects NM15 to the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument. There will beoverlooks of the Gila River and therugged Gila and Aldo LeopoldWilderness Areas. A curvy road dropsdown to the Gila River, passes the GilaHot Springs region and ends at theCliff Dwellings Visitor Center. Learnabout the history of the area and theIndian culture that occupied the areaover 800 years ago. Then drive to theparking area and follow the short trailto the Cliff Dwellings.You will return via NM15 past the

junction of NM 35 and follow the nar-row winding, but beautifully scenic,road to Pinos Altos. The quaint village,originally a gold-mining boomtown, isnow primarily an artist’s community.In Silver City, you can drive through

the historic downtown district andperhaps catch dinner before headingback to Deming via US 180 east.

The northwest slope of Cook’sPeak, looking across the MimbresRiver from scenic NM 61.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Lessons From a

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COURTESY OF JAMES EDD HUGHSAT EDWARD JONES®

If you invest for many years,you’ll eventually encounter bothbull and bear markets. Althoughyou obviously prefer seeing thebull, you may actually learn morefrom the bear — and when it’s“hibernating,” you can put theselessons to good use in makinginvestment moves for the future.

Here are some of the key “bear market lessons” to consider:• Purchase quality investments. A bear market tends to drageverything down with it. But quality investments — those withstrong fundamentals and good prospects — have the potential tobounce back quickly once the bear market ends. That’s why you’llwant to consider owning these quality vehicles in all investmentclimates. In fact, try to avoid owning investments today that youwouldn’t want to own in a bear market tomorrow.• Maintain realistic expectations. Many investors look backfondly at the mid-to-late 1990s, when we frequently experienceddouble-digit stock market returns. Unfortunately, these results“raised the bar” in terms of what investors expect — and theseelevated expectations led to problems for people whose long-termfinancial goals were based on overly optimistic projections. Byanticipating more modest returns, you’ll be able to set more real-istic, achievable goals. At the same time, don’t be surprised at therecurrence of bear markets, which are a normal part of the invest-ing process.• Know your risk tolerance. If you find yourself losing sleepover the fate of your investments in the midst of a bear market, youmay need to review your risk tolerance and adjust your portfolioaccordingly. But keep things in perspective. Instead of fretting overdaily or monthly downturns, ask yourself this: “How much can Iafford to lose and still meet my financial goals, such as achievinga comfortable retirement?” You’ll come up with different answersat different stages of your life.• Base investment decisions on principles — not predic-tions. Everybody can make investment predictions — and theyusually do. But many of these prognosticators have poor trackrecords. So, instead of acting on predictions, base your investmentdecisions on principles, such as buying quality investments, main-taining a long-term perspective and diversifying your portfolio.While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against aloss, it can help reduce risk when the market is volatile.• Maintain adequate liquidity. If you are planning on cashingout a long-term investment to pay for a major expense, such as adown payment on a home or college tuition for a child, you couldrun into difficulty if a bear market is raging and the value of yourinvestments have dropped. To avoid this problem, maintain a por-tion of your portfolio in liquid investments. Although these vehicleswon’t provide you with a high return, they offer greater preserva-tion of principal — which is just what you need when you need themoney now.• Look for good investment opportunities. During a bear mar-ket, you can almost always find quality investments. While theirprices may be down, these investments can still offer good growthpotential — and typically, the best time to buy them is when theirvalue is down.

By following these lessons, you can prepare yourself for a bearmarket — and help avoid getting “clawed” by it.

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he Southwest Bone and Joint Institutewas originally founded by orthopedicsurgeon, Dr. Brian Robinson, in 1999

and now serves both Deming and SilverCity. Joined by a staff that includes ortho-pedic surgeon, Dr. Roberto Carreón, III,the group handles the orthopedic require-ments of New Mexico’s southwest region.Dr. Robinson is a strong advocate of

injury prevention through diet and exer-cise, without forcing an ultra-strict regimenthat may be difficult to maintain. He notesthat people who enjoy an active lifestylerecover faster from surgery than those witha sedentary lifestyle. Brian himself main-tains fitness by including family bicycling,weight lifting, downhill skiing and an occa-sional fishing trip.Dr. Carreón serves the New Mexico

Activities Association, is a member of theState Sports Medicine Committee and isan active supporter of community events.“I enjoy orthopedic surgery because of itsvariety and ability to make a difference inthe lives of people of all ages,” Robertostates. “You never see the same thingtwice. I enjoyed my previous practice inPhoenix but always wanted to return toSouthwest New Mexico. This areadeserves the best medical care available.”Following medical school, Brian and his

wife, Margaret, had considered living inother areas of the country, but found thatthey enjoyed the cultural diversity and out-door activities common to their nativeSouthwest New Mexico. “I also noted theneed for orthopedic care in the area.Residents were traveling to Las Cruces, ElPaso and Tucson for their orthopedicneeds. We resolved that issue by openingclinics in both Deming and Silver City.”“In bigger cities,” Brian continued, “sur-

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AccommodationsBear Creek Motel & Cabins . . . . . . . .17Georgetown Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hampton Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Holiday Inn - Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3La Quinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

AntiquitiesDeming Luna Mimbres Museum . . . .11

Art Galleries & FramingDeming Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Room with a View Custom Framing& Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Southwest Photography . . . . . . . . . . .11

ArtistsJoe Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AttractionsDeming Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Banking1st New Mexico Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2

Chamber of CommerceDeming - Luna CountyChamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . .8Lordsburg Hidalgo CountyChamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . .24

CraftsDec Your Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Developmental Disability ServicesLife Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Life Quest Early ChildhoodIntervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

EducationWestern New Mexico University . . . . .23

EventsGreat American Duck Race . . . . . . . . . .8

FloristYellow Autumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Grocery & Meat MarketsPeppers Supermarket . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Home Decor & FurnishingsFurniture Gallery, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Poncho's Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Mr. Ed’s Stoves & More . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Home Health CareGila Regional Home Health . . . . . . . .C3

InvestmentJames Edd Hughs/Edward Jones . . .17

Loan CompaniesThe Cooper Agency, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Medical Centers & HospitalsGila Regional Cancer Center . . . . . . .C3Gila Regional Medical Center . . . . . .C3New Mexico Cancer Center . . . . . . . .C3Southwest Bone & Joint Institute . . . .19

Medical SuppliesThe Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Melinda’s Medical Supply . . . . . . . . . .20

MuseumsDeming Luna Mimbres Museum . . . .11

Organizations and CentersDeming Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Deming/Luna CountyMainStreet Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Friends of Rockhound State Park . . . . .9

PharmacyThe Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Plumbing Supplies & ServiceLester’s Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . .23

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Real Estate and DevelopmentsCENTURY 21Deming Realty Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21RE/MAX Country Associates . . . . . . . .21Suncrest Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

RestaurantsDairy Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SalonTrendz Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ShoppingDeming Luna MimbresMuseum Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11JC Penney Catalog Merchant . . . . . . .22Mary’s Perfume & Jewelry . . . . . . . . . .22Poncho’s Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Unique Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Telephone ServiceBroCom, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Title CompanyMimbres Valley Abstract& Title Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Transit & ShuttlesCorre Caminos Transit . . . . . . . . . . . .C4

WinerySt. Clair Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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118 S. Silver St.Deming,NM 88030

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Serving New Mexico’s Families inCatron, Grant, Hidalgo and Luna Counties since 1973.

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ordsburg and Hidalgo County,Deming’s neighbors to the west, offer

a genuine glimpse of the Old West. Artifactsdisplayed at the Lordsburg Hidalgo Museumbreathe life back into the area’s ghost townsand highlight its mining, railroad, ranchingand farming heritage. A couple of milesaway, the ghost town of Shakespeare boldlyhangs onto its rip-roaring past.Southwest of Lordsburg, the arts village of

Rodeo showcases the work of local artisans,including noted painter and sculptor, RogerMcKasson. Visit McKasson’s Studio/Gallery inRodeo and the Chiricahua Guild and ArtGallery in the old mission church. TheChiricahua Desert Museum features live rep-tile exhibits, art, artifacts and NativeAmerican jewelry, as well as their own ECOherpetological books and clothing.Declared an “outstanding natural area for

birding habitat,” and a great location forstargazing, Guadalupe Canyon in theSouthwest corner of Hidalgo County andCave Creek, in the Chiricahua Mountains justwest of Rodeo, host species found nowhereelse in the United States. There are hiking,camping and photo opportunities. Rodeooffers RV and bed and breakfast facilities.North of Lordsburg, the Lower Gila Box

Wilderness Study Area provides access tosome 170 species of birds, petroglyphs andadditional photo opportunities.

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We can get you to Amtrak or Greyhound in Demingand Lordsburg. Also the Grant County Airport.

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Deming Transit Office1313 N. Country Club Rd., Deming, NM

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