UNM professor awarded literary honor Dr. Paul Hutton, University of New Mexico history professor, won a Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for his article “Silver Screen Desperado: Billy the Kid in the Movies” published in the New Mexico Historical Review, spring edition. This is Hutton’s fifth Western Heritage Award. The article also received the Ray Allen Billington Award from the Western History Association.
THURSDAY
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To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Rio Rancho Public Library is sponsoring a poetry contest for children in grades kindergarten through grade six, or ages 5 to 12, who live in Rio Rancho. Poems may be submitted at any of the libraries: Loma Colorado Main Library, Esther Bone Memorial Library and Star Heights Learning Center. Kids may be attending public, private or home schools but they must live in Rio Rancho. All poems entered will be displayed at the Loma Colorado Main Library. Three poems from each grade level will be selected by the judges. Students whose poems are selected will be invited to recite or read their poem at a poetry reading at the Loma Colorado Main Library. Entries are due today. For information, please call the youth services desk at 891-5013, ext 3032.
Corrales Historical Society talk
Civilian Conservation Corps of New Mexico during the 1930 to 1942 time period is the subject for the free talk at the Corrales San Ysidro Church at 7 p.m. today.
TOPS Spring Fling
Clothes, attic treasures, bakery, and books at great prices from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Vista Grand Apartments, 4101 Meadowlark Lane in Rio Rancho.
FRIDAY
Cab Calloway Orchestra
one night only
The Band Boosters of Rio Rancho High School presents the world famous Cab Calloway Orchestra led by C. Calloway Brooks one night only at 7 p.m. on April 11, in the Rio Rancho High School Performing Arts Center located at 301 Loma Colorado in Rio Rancho. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and are available at the following locations: Baum’s Music n 3301 Southern Blvd and 2908 Eubank NE, and the Color Spot, 3771 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho potter
helps Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is pleased to announce its 13th annual Cookie Caper fundraising event in Santa Fe on April 11. This event features top New Mexico chefs and their decadent dessert creations made with Girl Scout cookies. Rita Ryan of Pottery Garden Studio in Rio Rancho is one of the many artists who have graciously donated their pottery for the evening’s silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds benefit Girl Scouts in northern and central New Mexico.
Republican Woman’s
Club meeting
The San-Bern Federated Republican Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on April 11 at the Chamisa Hills Country Club. Our guest speakers will be Joseph Carrero and David Pyne. Please join us for the luncheon. All are welcome. Any questions, call Barbara at 892-3330.
SATURDAY
Wellness Day teams
with National Guard
Celebration Baptist Church is putting on a Health and Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the people of Rio Rancho. Everything is free. There will be public agencies representing Rio Rancho to check blood pressure and other services, as well as bouncy houses for the kids, hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks. They are pairing up with the New Mexico National Guard to collect items for an orphanage in Afghanistan. The National Guard is collecting notebooks (8 ½ x 11 inches, coil-bound), ballpoint pens, lead pencils, and manual pencil sharpeners for the orphanage. Bring your kids and items for the National Guard to contribute to the Afghanistan orphanage.
Monthly Elks breakfast
The Rio Rancho Elks Lodge No. 2500, 1530 Barbara Loop, will sponsor its monthly super breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on April 12.
This breakfast is held on the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, waffles, pancakes, green chile, biscuits & gravy, toast, juice and coffee for $4. All proceeds will be used to further Elks charities and youth activities. As always, the public is welcome.
Rio Rancho Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Rio Rancho Library, 755 Loma Colorado Dr. NE, north of Rio Rancho High School, will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 12. See the new library, and buy paperback or hardbound books. Collectible books are also available at special prices.
Tootsie Roll Drive
for Special Olympics
The Knights of Columbus Council 6696, located in Rio Rancho, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Roll Drive for Charity on April 11 and 12, and April 18 and 19. The Knights will be passing out free Tootsie Rolls and accepting charitable donations. All proceeds will be donated to the Rio Rancho Special Olympics program, which supports handicapped athletes in Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales and the Albuquerque West Side.
Local businesses participating in this drive by allowing the Knights to use their storefronts include Smith’s Food and Drug Center, Walgreen’s and Wal- Mart.
In addition the local Target on NM 528, and Sandia Area FCU at NM 528 and Sara Road are contributing to this activity in other ways. For information, call the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive chairman, Tom Morrissey at 867-1143.
Republican
committee meeting
The next meeting of the Republican Party of Sandoval County Central Committee will be on April 12 at the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho on Grande Blvd SE. Sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting starts at 10 a.m. All registered Republicans are invited to attend. The agenda includes discussion of the upcoming state primary election and other business. For information contact Doug Thomas at 896-0479.
Free tennis lessons for seniors
Seniors can register to take free professional tennis lessons on April 12 by calling Gordon Gunn at 480-6666 or by e-mailing gmgunn3rd@msn.com.
Classes will begin April 20 at the Chamisa Hills County Club in Rio Rancho and taught by the Silver Racquets Tennis Professionals: Dick Johnson, D’wayne Begay, Joe Felice, Beverly Bourguet, Fredd Abbott and Wendy Thomas.
SUNDAY
Cottonwood Republicans
will have their membership tea from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 13 at Abuelita’s New Mexican Kitchen, 621 Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo. Republican candidates running for election will be invited speakers. Registered Republican women are encouraged to attend and guests are welcome. For information, contact Helen at 898-4937 or Barbara at 299-3007.
ONGOING
Shining Stars Pre-school application notice
Applications for the 2008-2009 school year for the Rio Rancho Public School Shining Stars Pre-School will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this free, certified teacher program for kids with academic, motor and social needs. All applicants must be 4-years-old before Sept. 1, 2008 and be a Rio Rancho resident. All applicants will be screened in areas of speech and language, and fine and gross motor skills on April 16 and 25. Shining Stars is located at the corner of Rockaway and Northern boulevards at 4477 9th Ave. SE. For information, call 892-7735, ext. 511 for English, and 522 for Espanol.
Summer youth counselors jobs
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services will begin hiring summer counselors shortly.Positions will fill staffing needs for Kamp Rio, Fine Arts Fun Camp,
Sports Plus Day Camp, and Higher Ground Camp. Interested applicants
must have availability form late May through early August and all
positions are 40-hours per week. Applicants must be 18 years of age.
Experience in formal sports coaching and cooperative game instruction with
team building, arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, and experience
working with children is preferred, but not required.
Applications can be submitted online at www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us or visit
the offices of the Human Resources Department located on the 4th floor
of City Hall (3200 Civic Center Circle NE). The last day to submit an
application is May 9.
For additional information please call 891-5011.
Silver Sneakers adult
exercise program
Older adults exercise every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Baby and Me Stroller class
Exercise class is for everyone including grandparents. Class runs to May 17 every Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Corrales Recreation Center. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Vision Theatre needs actors
Vision Theatre is looking for actors, comedians and other vaudeville performers, as well as production people for the 2008 series. The next two plays will produced by April 24. Compensation may be available. Call 573-1316, ask for Robert McLaughlin.
Corrales ‘Mudding
Day Weekend’
It’s that time of year, when friends and neighbors of Corrales get together to mix and apply adobe mud to the walls from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26 and 27 to the Old San Ysidro Church, Old Church Road, and take care of other restoration details. This year, the mudding will take place on the annex building and front wall of the church. This special event is affectionately known as “Mudder’s Day Weekend.” Volunteers work together and share the experience of caring for these historic buildings. Be sure to bring the family, as there are fun jobs for all age groups. To get the job done right, training will be provided so people can learn how to properly apply the mud. In addition to “mudding,” pruning, and cleaning of the landscape will take place. Work up an appetite, and then enjoy the great lunch that’s provided by the Historical Society Docents. The Old Church is still plastered with adobe mud, as it was when it was first constructed in 1869. In spite of our relatively dry climate, the mud walls need to be re-plastered every year or so. For information on volunteer opportunities for “Mudding Day Weekend”, e-mail Jerry Goss at jegoss@comcast.net. The event is sponsored by the Corrales Historical Society: www.corrales.org.
Itty Bitty Sports
Children ages 3 to 5 years learn the fundamentals of B-ball, T-ball and soccer in a nine-week course to May 10 on Saturdays at Corrales Parks and Recreation from 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Friday night chicken
Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 2447 offers all-you-can-eat chicken and/or fish from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday night at 5009 Industrial Park Loop NE in Rio Rancho. Dinner is $8. Call for information, at 892-0339.
Art show series
Art Gallery 66, 373 North Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, invites you to visit our free ongoing series of outdoor art shows happening every other weekend. The show hosts a variety of local artists
of all levels and styles. Call 505-867-8666 for information, or go on-line to www.artgallery66.net.
Infant exercise program
YMCA offers a new program for babies six months and older with Mom, Dad or a grandparent. This active, indoor, outdoor class with strollers will be held at the new Corrales Recreation Center walking track and in their gym at 11 a..m. on Wednesdays. Registration is ongoing. YMCA is located at 4324 Corrales Road. Call 702-6900 or 922-1681. $50 fee for 6-week session.
Rio Rancho Toastmasters
Toastmasters now meet at the New Mexico Bank and Trust building at 4001 Southern Blvd. west of NM 528 every Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to improve speaking and leadership skills.
Although registration is not required for attendance, children who wish to perform should visit Esther Bone Branch Library at 950 Pinetree Road SE, or call the Youth Services Department to sign up at 891-5012, press 4. All children’s programs at Rio Rancho public libraries are free to the public.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wild Mustangs visit Esther Bone
Marian Bray and her wild mustangs will visit Esther Bone Library, 950 Pinetree Road SE in Rio Rancho at 4:30 p.m. on April 15. Lynne Pomerantz, Mustang photographer, will sign her book.
Ashtanga Flow yoga
Esther Bone Library is offering a free yoga class from 10 to 11 a.m. on April 19. Space is limited to 20 participants. Call 891-5012, ext. 3128. Pamela Hong will teach this class. Please bring a yoga mat or small rug or towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Photography juried show
“Spirit blooms” juried flower photo show featuring local and regional professional photographers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 19 at Art Gallery 66, 373 North Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo. For information, call 867-8666 or visit www.artgallery66.net.
‘Light and the Grand Landscape’ photography workshop
Alex Candeleria Sedillos will give a photography workshop sponsored by the Friends of Coronado State Monument. Sedillos, who is an editorial and advertising photographer, says the workshop is for all levels n bring your camera gear, and I have the coffee and we will talk and shoot n in a casual atmosphere. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. on April 19. Register by calling Pat Harris at 822-8571, or e-mail your reservation to reservations@yahoo.com.
Henry Mancini remembrance
The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra’s Pops season concludes with a salute to one of the most prolific and beloved film composers of all time, Henry Mancini. Conducted by Michael Berkowitz, the concert will take place at 8 p.m., April 19, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus.The program for this concert will feature the NMSO Pops performing “The Pink Panther,” “Moon River,” “Baby Elephant Walk,” “Peter Gunn,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and much more.Johnny Green, the great composer-conductor, called Berkowitz a “Drummer Conductor Extraordinaire.” He has performed as a drummer for Mancini himself, as well as Liza Minnelli, Michael Crawford, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, and Bette Midler. He has conducted orchestras for Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein and Sarah Brightman. Berkowitz has led many orchestras in concert, including the Boston Pops, London Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, Pittsburgh Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, National Symphony. He is also featured on recordings with Steve Lawrence, Placido Domingo, Linda Eder, as well as on countless original cast albums, movies, jingles and television performances. For more on Berkowitz, visit his website at berkmusic.com.Mancini was best known for his work in film music, especially scores for the films of Blake Edwards - including The Pink Panther, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Victor/Victoria and Days of Wine and Roses among others - but is also remembered for scoring Hatari!, The Molly Maguires, Peter Gunn, Silver Streak and many others. He also composed the themes to television programs The Thorn Birds, Remington Steele, What’s Happening!! among others. Mancini recorded over 90 albums and made over 600 appearances as a guest conductor with orchestras including the Boston Pops and the London Symphony Orchestra before his death in 1994.Tickets may be reserved by calling (505) 881-8999, online at www.nmso.org, or in person at the NMSO Box Office at 4407 Menaul NE (at Washington) in Albuquerque. Tickets cost $18-$54. A limited quantity of student rush tickets will be sold at $8 each, limited to two tickets per student with valid ID and available beginning 90 minutes prior to showtime at the Popejoy Hall box office.
Second Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon with Fashions by Desert Designs Boutique at 11:30 a.m. on April 19 at Embassy Suites on Lomas Boulevard, west of I-25. Pan American Round Tables of New Mexico, an organization for women founded in this country in 1916 and in New Mexico in 1951, modeled after the Pan American Union that became the Organization of American States. Members meet to study and promote the cultures of the Western Hemisphere. Currently there are more than 7,000 members participating from 19 countries. Each Round Table or chapter, is non-political and non-sectarian. The New Mexico tables awards scholarships to deserving students, usually high school seniors. In addition, the tables contribute to libraries, lecture series and other educational projects. It is $35 a ticket. For information, www.alianzamrp.org or call Josie Marquez, 867-5384.
Thimbleweed Quilt Guild Show
The Third Annual Outdoor Quilt Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veteran’s Park on Pinetree in Rio Rancho on April 20 with the rain date, April 27. There is no entrance fee and there will be a raffled quilt. Call 891-1190 for information.
Historical talk on Arroyo Hondo Pueblo
James B. Walker, southwest regional director and vice president of the Archaeological Conservancy will speak about the Arroyo Hondo Pueblo, a 1,000-room 14th century pueblo located just south of Sante Fe at 2 p.m. on April 20. It was partially excavated in the 1970s under the direction of Dr. Douglas Schwartz. Ownership of Arroyo Hondo Pueblo was transferred to the Archaeological Conservancy in 2003 by the School of American Research and is now dedicated as a permanent archaeological research preserve. Walter’s lecture will discuss the ecology of the region, a review of the excavation and research process, the origins of the occupants of the pueblo, the cultural history of the site, and Arroyo Hondo’s relationship to other settlements in the area. He will also present larger issues concerning 14th century ancestral pueblo archaeology. As a follow-up to this lecture, Mr. Walker will lead a field trip to Arroyo Hondo Pueblo the following Saturday on April 26. Reservations for the lecture are not required, but will be required for the field trip as participation will be limited.
The event is at Sandoval County History Society’s DeLavy House located on Edmond Road in Bernalillo, and is sponsored by the Friends of Coronado State Monument. Directions: Highway 550, slightly west of Coronado State Monument, turn north on the west edge of the Phillips 66 station onto a dirt road (Edmond Road). Follow the road to its end. Signs will be posted. Admission is $5 per person and free to members of the Friends of Coronado State Monument.
Local author book-signing
Melvin Eisenstadt will sign his latest novel, “The Great Colorado River Water War,” on April 22 at Page One bookstore, and at 2 p.m. on April 26 at Barnes and Noble bookstore here at Cottonwood Mall. To find out more about the author and his books, visit his Web-site at www.energynovels.com.
Le Chat Lunatique performs
The swing jazz band, Le Chat Lunatique, will be performing at the Esther Bone Branch Library program at 6:30 p.m. on April 22. The concert is free, but tickets are required and available at the adult information desk in the Esther Bone Library. Call 891-5012, ext. 3128, for more information, or e-mail rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us. The group plays Gypsy and Western swing music similar to the sound that came out of 1940’s Paris. Their music is similar to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli.The band was voted “Best Jazz Act” by the 2007 Weekly Alibi Best of Burque issue.
Strong Woman meditation series
Meditative relaxation class for older adult women will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning on April 17 and running through May 17 at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Meadowlark Senior Center Poetry Reading
A reading of original poetry for registered seniors at 1:15 p.m. on April 23 will be presented in celebration of National Poetry Month. Meet with us and enjoy listening to a number of selections by members of the MSC Poetry Group from a book of poetry produced in consultation with Dr. Irene Blea, award winning poet. Meadowlark Senior Center is located 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE in Rio Rancho. The senior center has a full schedule of activities available for sign-up at nominal fees, and membership is free. The newsletter is $6 a year. Call 891-5018 for more information.
Quarter horse expo
The American Quarter Horse show will be held on April 24 to 27 at EXPO NM horse arena in Albuquerque. The show tests horses’ abilities in dozens of different classes and features exciting events such as jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting roping and pole bending. For additional information contact AQHA at 806-376-4811 or visit AQHA’s website at www.aqha.c
Bosque Blues Band concert
An evening of blues at 6:30 p.m. on April 24 at the Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium,
755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, Rio Rancho. Free for all ages, but tickets required, and are available at the adult reference desk. Call 891-5013, ext. 3030
Hawaiian Luau
The Italian Club is sponsoring Hawaiian food and music at 7 p.m. on April 26 for adults, $20 each with games and prizes at the Italian Club, 1565 Stephaney Road. Call Bart at 892-3983 for reservations.
Rio Rancho Art Association Studio Tour
Out of the 140 artist members of the Rio Rancho Art Association, 44 artists in 28 studios will show their work on the Fourth Annual 2008 Artist’s Studio Tour to be held on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Rio Rancho Cultural Parks and Recreation Department, The Observer, and the Rio Rancho Art Association are sponsoring the event. Pick up maps at all three sponsoring locations, call Ellen or Damon Rawlings on questions about the studio tour at 994-4199, or e-mail histepper47@gmail.com. For questions about the Rio Rancho Art Association, call Joanne at 771-0748, or visit the group’s Web site at www.rraa-usa.com.
Author Martha Egan signs new thriller
After accidentally overhearing a conversation between two DEA agents at the Albuquerque airport and losing a former student in a suspicious plane crash, Nena Herrera-Cassey is unable to deny a link between the two events. Suddenly, her Corrales home is being searched and menacing faces start showing up wherever she goes. Egan will be signing her latest book at Borders, 10420 Coors Bypass NW, Cottonwood Mall at 2 p.m. on April 27.
Corrales Quilt & Wine Fair
Corrales’ MainStreet largest production n the Corrales Quilt & Wine Fair n is on Mother’s Day weekend n May 10 through May 11 at the Recreation Center in Corrales.
Cowboy poetry by Mike Moutoux
Mike Moutoux, “New Mexico’s most enchanting cowboy”, will be performing a mix of cowboy poetry and music at the Esther Bone Memorial Library. This event will be held on May 29 at 6:30 pm.
The Esther Bone Library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM. If you need directions to the library or more information about the program you may call 891-5012, ext. 3128. You may also email rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us.
This program is free; however tickets are required and available at the adult information desk in the library. Cowboy poetry is extremely popular and library staff advises getting tickets early because seating is limited.
The folk music trio, The Ancient Bones, will perform at the Esther Bone Memorial Library on at 6:30 p.m. on May 20. The library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE in Rio Rancho. The concert will be held in the library’s program room. There will be no admission charge for this event, however free tickets are required and available at the library’s adult information desk. You may call 891-5012, ext. 3128, for more information.The Ancient Bones include Chuck Mensching, Heather Simpson and Kelly Campbell.They have been performing together for almost five years. They perform acoustic folk music and offer beautiful harmonies backed by acoustic guitar.This will be the third concert at the newly renovated Esther Bone Memorial Library. The library holds a free monthly concert series as well as a wide variety of programming for adults. Please visit the library’s web site, www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm for a complete list of library programs.
Multi-media show
The 16th Annual Carnival of the Arts Multimedia Show hosted by the Corrales Visual Arts Council, Old San Ysidro Church, is June 7 to 8.
The Community Calendar appears on a space-available basis. The Observer reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. Items should be e-mailed to news@rrobserver.com; faxed to 892-5719; or delivered or mailed to 1594 Sara Road, Suite D, Rio Rancho 87124.
fourth annual artist’s studio tour
Out of the 140 artist members of the Rio Rancho Art Association, 44 artists in 28 studios will show their work on the Fourth Annual 2008 Artist’s Studio Tour to be held on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Rio Rancho Cultural Parks and Recreation Department, The Observer, and the Rio Rancho Art Association are sponsoring the event. Pick up maps at all three sponsoring locations, call Ellen or Damon Rawlings on questions about the studio tour at 994-4199, or e-mail histepper47@gmail.com. For questions about the Rio Rancho Art Association, call Joanne at 771-0748, or visit the group’s Web site at www.rraa-usa.com.
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