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In May 2014, the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center was the only

hospital in the state to receive the Mission: Lifeline Silver Receiving Center Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This is currently the highest recognition in New Mexico.

Heart Hospital received the award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association.

Each year in the United States, about 250,000 people have a STEMI, or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to immediately restore blood flow, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication.

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps hospitals, emergency medical services and communities improve response times so people who suffer from a

STEMI receive prompt, appropriate treatment. The program’s goal is to streamline systems of care to quickly get heart attack patients from the first 9-1-1 call to hospital treatment.

“Lovelace Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that goal through internationally respected clinical guidelines,” said Troy Greer, CEO, Lovelace Medical Center. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care, and I am very proud of our team.”

Heart Hospital earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for the quick and appropriate treatment of STEMI patients to open the blocked artery. Before patients are discharged, they are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, aspirin, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, and they receive smoking cessation counseling if needed. Eligible hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for a designated period to receive the awards.

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Buffalo, New York is a vibrant city filled with lots to do and discover for persons of all

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Gallery, you can see one of the world’s most impressive collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso and Warhol. Across the street, you’ll find the stunning Burchfield Penney Art Center, which is committed to the art of Buffalo and Western New York.

As you walk around our city, you’ll come across some of the finest architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, Richard Upjohn, and Eliel and Eero Saarinen.

Buffalo’s emerging Canalside district showcases the city’s waterfront and proud history of shipping along Lake Erie and the Erie Canal. The centerpiece of this district is the commercial slip, the western terminus of the Erie Canal dating from 1825 that has been re-excavated and restored. A system of bike trails, parks and boardwalks comprise Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and offer stunning views of the lake and city skyline.

On the subject of history, you can stand where Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office at the recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site or learn about Buffalo’s Native American, ethnic and industrial heritage at the Buffalo History Museum. Mark Twain spent time in Buffalo in the late 19th century as a newspaper editor; leaves from the original manuscript of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are on display in the Mark Twain Room at downtown’s central library. The city is also filled with African American heritage; for starters, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie

and other giants of jazz performed at the Colored Musicians Club, which is now a museum and still hosts regular gigs by area musicians.

If performing arts are your thing, Buffalo has some two dozen theaters, anchored by the magnificent Shea’s Performing Arts Center, which hosts an annual Broadway Series. The Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is led by JoAnn Falletta, who has been hailed by the New York Times as one of the finest conductors of her generation.

While Buffalo is justifiably proud of its chicken wings (and no trip to Buffalo is complete without a stop at the Anchor Bar, where wings first took flight 50 years ago this year), we also have 400 independently-owned restaurants, delicious local specialties, a pair of wine trails and vibrant farmers markets. Don’t miss some Western New York culinary favorites, including beef-on-weck sandwiches, sponge candy, and charcoal broiled hot dogs. Buffalo is also home to several breweries, including Flying Bison Brewing Co. and Hamburg Brewing Company. The first distillery in Buffalo since Prohibition, Lockhouse Distillery, opened in 2013.

Shoppers will find everything from hip boutiques in Buffalo’s trendy Elmwood Village, Allentown and Hertel neighborhoods to major department stores at a number of local shopping centers and malls.

Sports fan? Buffalo has a wealth of options, including the NFL’s Bills, NHL’s Sabres, AAA baseball’s Bisons, world-class fishing, great skiing and fantastic watersports. Kayak through the city’s historic grain elevator district on the Buffalo River or rock climb up those elevators on Silo City Rocks, which is set to open in 2014.

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splendor of the Tifft Nature Preserve, only minutes from downtown Buffalo, or admire floral beauty during a stroll in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. A series of parks and parkways throughout Buffalo designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted provide a scenic respite in the heart of our city.

Our region also offers a host of family-friendly activities, from The Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo Museum of Science to the Explore and More Children’s Museum in East Aurora. Military buffs will be amazed at the submarine, destroyer and cruiser permanently docked at the Buffalo harbor, part of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, the largest inland naval park in the country.

And Buffalo seems to have a festival for everything, ranging from the National Buffalo Wing Festival to the Allentown Art Festival to the Taste of Buffalo, the largest two-day food festival in the country. GardenWalk Buffalo, the nation’s largest free garden tour, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the Erie County Fair is celebrating its 175th. Buffalo also offers a host of ethnic celebrations,

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If incredible entertainment, dining, art and culture aren’t enough for you, we have one of the wonders of the world – Niagara Falls – just 20 minutes away. At Niagara Falls State Park, you can get up-close with the roaring waters at the Cave of the Winds or venture to the base of the falls on a Maid of the Mist boat tour.

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This installment of my four-part series on Social Security basics discusses how Social Security

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The first and foremost factor in determining the amount of your retirement benefits is your primary insurance amount - the payment

amount you can receive if you first take benefits when you reach your full retirement age, currently 66. That primary insurance amount also affects the benefit amounts your dependents and survivors can receive.

Generally speaking, the calculation of your primary insurance amount involves two steps. First, the monthly average of your highest 35 years of Social Security-covered earnings, which can include years of zero earnings, is determined. In making that determination, your actual earnings amounts for each year

until the year you reach age 59 are mathematically increased, to account for changes in national average wages over the years. Second, separate percentages of three portions of your average monthly earnings amount are added together to produce your primary insurance amount.

Until you take your retirement benefits, your primary insurance amount can only be estimated, largely because your actual earnings after age 59, as well as some prior years’ cost-of-living adjustment increases, can affect the calculation. More importantly, as I discussed in the May 2014 issue of Prime Time, the payment amount you actually receive can be lower or higher than the primary insurance amount for several reasons. For example, taking benefits before your full retirement age, and/or having earnings in excess of specific limits before full retirement age, will cause reductions in your payments below the primary insurance amount. Conversely, delaying taking benefits until after full retirement age, up to age 70, will increase your payments.

Spouse’s benefits can be up to 50 percent of the worker spouse’s primary insurance amount. Child’s benefits can be up to 50 percent of that primary insurance amount, 75 percent if the worker has died. Widow(er)’s benefits can be up to100 percent of the deceased worker’s

primary insurance amount; mother’s and father’s benefits up to 75 percent of it; and parents’ benefits up to 82.5 percent of it, 75 percent each if there are two eligible parents.

The phrase “up to” refers to the fact that - as with a worker’s own benefits - actual payment amounts can be reduced below those levels by several factors. These include taking the benefits before full retirement age, having employment earnings above specified limits, and the application of dollar maximums on the aggregate benefit amounts family members can receive.

There are many other factors that can affect the benefit amounts for particular individuals. These include receipt of annuities from government employment not covered by Social Security, eligibility for workers’ compensation or other Social Security benefits, and spouses and survivors having minor or disabled children in their care.

Additional information on this subject is available from the Social Security Administration, e.g., at www.socialsecurity.gov/. Part III of this series will address determining when to take benefits.

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Pre-registration is taking place for the 36th annual New Mexico Conference on Aging,

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The Conference also includes a variety of entertainment reflecting New Mexico’s cultural diversity.

The conference features two general sessions:

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Journey for a Longer, Better, Quality of Life”. In this session, co-sponsored by AARP NM, NM Senior Olympics, Inc. and the National Senior Games Association, Dr. Ramo and Mr. Riker will discuss senior health, wellness and quality of life. They will highlight proven physical activity programs being offered throughout New Mexico.

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Enduring the long, hot days of summer is one thing, but the Fourth of July can pose a whole other set of problems for pets. Make sure your pet is secure and safe inside while you or others are setting off fireworks.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some other quick tips to keep your cats and dogs safe on that holiday, including:

Never use fireworks around pets. While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic

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The decision has been made. It's time to take the plunge and sell the house.

This can be an exciting and scary time. Decisions you make in the next 60 days could affect how comfortable you and your family are going to be for the rest of your life. There's no need to be nervous; you've worked hard and you're ready to enjoy the "Golden Years.” The best way to feel comfortable and ease the stress is to build a team that will give you good, solid information as you take the next steps.

Your first team member is your Realtor, who will give you an idea of what your home is worth and how much money you will get when you sell the house.

Your next team member should be a strong financial planner. You're going to have to make a decision about how much money you want to spend for the next place you're going to live, whether it's a new home, an active adult community or an assisted-living facility. You have to take a serious inventory of your financial assets and liabilities.

This part of the process involves crunching numbers and money management. I'll be honest - this is the most difficult part for me. I get glassy-eyed when I consider all the numbers and options associated with retirement planning.

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Poetry About Life, Love, Livingdid to combat it included seeing doctors, finding the right medicines and then finally, learning to heal through writing poetry.

In her first published work, “From the Heart,” Smith writes of life, love and living. She describes her poetry as not only an outpouring of her heart and soul, but also as her holistic healing tool.

“I think I wanted to tell people that you can work through the pain,” she said. “But that you sometimes need the help of doctors, as well. I want them to know that you should find a doctor you can trust - one who you can say exactly what you feel to him or her and they will listen. It’s possible.”

Her 30 or so poems are a collection that offers her reflections on what it has required for her to overcome a debilitating illness. She began having pain 30 years ago and found that she could no longer work. She had been a teacher of typing and shorthand, a cocktail waitress, a plumber’s helper and had many other jobs as she fought off what finally was too much to take.

“I found that once I had to go on disability, I could no longer work,

so I started writing,” said this North Valley resident. “I found it to be my saving grace at a very dark time.”

Smith, 67, moved to New Mexico in 1979. Her mother was living in Gallup, and the two decided to move together to Albuquerque. Her mother died in 1980.

Writing helped her with her grief as well as her physical pain. Smith said she was delighted to be able to self-publish her book in 2013, and is working on her next book of poems to be published this year.

Smith said she was finally diagnosed with clinical depression as a result of “total body pain.” She said she isn’t sure what caused the physical symptoms, but finally found a doctor and pain therapy that has helped her become energetic again.

“I went from sleeping 20 hours a day to sleeping much more regularly now,” she said. “That has helped me lead a much more typical life. I wake up at 7 a.m. and go to bed around midnight, and I wake up refreshed and ready to go.”

Smith, originally from Youngstown, Ohio, credits two

women whom she met in a writing class years ago in helping her finish the book. Those women, Rebecca Kiracofe and Nicole Manzer, illustrated her book of poetry, which adds to its appeal.

Her book is available at the local bookstore Bookworks and in Albuquerque libraries.


What: Ballet Pro Musica Festival, 8th SeasonWhere: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque Journal TheaterWhen: Friday through Sunday, August 15th, 16th and 17thTime: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. SundayMaster Classes: Thursday, August 14, time TBARehearsal for students: Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, time TBA

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Imagine a ballet set to a solo piano rendition of Argentine Tango Master Astor Piazzolla's

climactic piece, La Muerte del Angel (Death of the Angel) and you might begin to understand the true meaning of "Latin passion."

Piazzolla in the 1960s reawakened passion for tango with his boundaries-smashing blend of tango, jazz and classical music. The piece was written for the 1962 Alberto Rodriguez Muñoz play, Tango del Angel, in which an angel heals a Buenos Aires neighborhood but then is killed in a knife fight.

The ballet version of the Latin American classic will be performed as one of three pieces by an equally exciting group of ballet dancers, Ballet de Jalisco, during the upcoming Ballet Pro Musica Festival.

Like a flamenco dancer moving to the strum of a Spanish guitar, so too does a classical ballet dancer move to the sound of live chamber music and this is what makes Ballet Pro Musica (BPM) special and unique.

"It's a symbiotic relationship,” explained Santa Fe pianist Jacquelyn Helin, who has lent her musical talents for several years to the BPM Festival. “The center feels fortunate not only to have the ballet as its resident company, but to be hosting this prestigious event this year,” National Hispanic Center programmer and BPM board member Joseph A. Wasson, Jr.

Under former BPM president Henry Holth, the festival has been in the vanguard of international events that blend live contemporary Latin American chamber music with professional ballet dance. When Holth died just after last year's festival, it was feared the annual event would lose momentum. Instead, the festival is forging full speed ahead as it continues to build a unique performance experience, built on collaboration that Santa Fe pianist Jacquelyn Helin describes as "magical."

This continued life has been made possible by the BPM’s co-founder, choreographer and artistic director Alex Ossadnik, himself a ballet master and choreographer and well known to local ballet aficionados.

With the passing of Holth, Ossadnik did not want what he and Holth had created over the last seven years to disappear, as it was too unique and valuable to let go. With BPM Board President Maria Elena Alvarez, he reached out to past and current partners. With the strong support from the NHCC, the Mexican Consulate, the professional Mexican dancers, new enthusiastic board members and an Honorary Board of Directors, the show will go on.

Nine years ago when Henry and Alex dreamed up the concept of live chamber music with classical ballet they understood that the music must be as vital as the

dance, creating a symbiosis so natural and so striking to the senses that it created a dynamic suggesting that one could “see the music and hear the dance.” For this very reason they reached out to La Catrina Quartet,

a 2012 Grammy Award-winning string quartet from Las Cruces, with a large repertoire of Latin inspired classical music.

Holth and Ossadnik did not invent the idea of setting live music to ballet, it was already being done in New York and in other places, but having musicians on the same stage with the dancers certainly was going against the grain here.

BPM’s tradition of creating a “unique ballet experience” will continue to be the mission of BPM, said Alvarez. “The way in which Alex stepped right up to keep this Festival going and his desire to touch more of the local dance community resonated with my own thinking about the importance of reaching out to young dancers and musicians in our community.”

Under his leadership, Ossadnik made three major changes in the way BPM will reach the community. First, the professional dancers from Ballet de Jalisco will offer master classes to dance students at the National Dance Institute’s Highland Theater stage. Secondly, there will be two rehearsals open to dance and music students, including NDI students, followed by a question and answer session with the dancers and students. And finally, BPM has created a $10 Dance Pass for music and dance students for BPM performances, and Rush Tickets, which will be sold 25 minutes before each performance at a discounted price.

“For years I have wanted to touch more of the local dance

and music community and with Henry’s passing I felt the time was right to enhance what the dancers from Mexico were experiencing in Albuquerque, and provide an opportunity for local dancers to receive this kind of professional experience with international dancers,” said Ossadnik. Many of the dance studios who have worked with Ossadnik since he first arrived in New Mexico 19 years ago were very excited about this expansion and are already lining their students up to take advantage of the master classes and open rehearsals.

"Ballet is my religion," Ossadnik said. "And now we are presenting classically trained professionals performing great contemporary works, as well as works inspired by contemporary Latino culture, combining to make this an exciting festival."

Sometimes called "chamber ballet," the art form will continue to flourish in New Mexico, Helin said, because like bees and flowers, or roses and lilies, ballet and chamber music belong together.

This year’s festival will present the Ballet de Jalisco, of Guadalajara, presenting a program of three ballets set to live chamber music performed by La Catrina Quartet and Helin.

Festival tickets are available now at the National Hispanic Cultural Center box office and online at www.balletpromusica.org.

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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder and the major

cause of dementia among the older population. It destroys brain cells and causes problems with memory, thinking and other intellectual abilities - problems serious enough to interfere with daily life.

Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. The Alzheimer’s Association says more

than 5 million people in the U.S. are afflicted with the disease. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only condition in the top 10 causes that is not preventable or curable.

In 2012, 15 million caregivers provided 15 billion hours of unpaid labor valued at $216 billion. If the caregivers made up their own state, it would be the 5th largest state in the U.S. Without effective treatment, the number of

Alzheimer’s cases is projected to triple by the year 2050.

Though there is no cure, treatments for symptoms, combined with services and support, can improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s and can sometimes slow its progress. Early recognition, education, and treatment are important for both patients and caregivers.

Resources are available to help. The New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 121, 505-266-4473, www.alz.org/newmexico) offers free seven-week caregiver education courses, including reimbursement of much of the cost for respite care while caregivers attend. The chapter also provides information on local support groups, a telephone helpline, Alzheimer’s literature, message/chat boards, referral services and other resources.

Long-term care insurance can provide financial and daily living support, as Alzheimer’s is a

qualifying medical condition. If you have such insurance, check your plan’s coverage and details sooner rather than later, as you may be missing out on needed respite care and medical/financial support.

Ultimately, research will be essential in fighting this

devastating disease. Learn more about recent progress in the science and research funded by the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Locally, Albuquerque Neuroscience, Inc. has ongoing involvement in medicinal treatment studies for Alzheimer’s. These are part of an accelerating worldwide effort to find better ways to treat the disease, delay its onset, or prevent it from developing in the first place. Albuquerque Neuroscience Inc. has four Alzheimer’s disease studies enrolling patients. All studies include diagnostics and medications free of charge, and the patient will be moderately compensated for time and travel. Patients must be accompanied by their caregiver (family member or professional spending a minimum of 10 hours per week with the patient) on all clinic visit. The number and frequency of visits varies per study.

For more information on enrolling in a clinical Alzheimer’s research study, or to schedule a free memory screen, call Albuquerque Neuroscience Inc. at 505-848-3773, visit www.albneuro.com, or like Albuquerque Neuroscience on Facebook. Your involvement will help the fight against Alzheimer’s.

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The 1964 graduating class of the College of St. Joseph On the Rio Grande (University of Albuquerque) will host a 50th reunion celebration for gradu-ates and their families. The 1964 alumni invites classes of the College of St. Joseph, the

University of Albuquerque, as well friends and contemporaries for festivities being set for the fall. The reunion committee is finalizing details. For more information, call Mary at 877-1396 or email Bea at [email protected].

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New Mexico Cancer Center CEO Dr. Barbara McAneny has been named chair of the American

Medical Association’s board of trustees. McAneny has served as a board member for the last four years.

McAneny said that she relishes the opportunity to make an impact on Americans’ health from a new angle.

“As a doctor, I can affect one person at a time,” she said. “But with the American Medical Association, it is about doctors coming together to affect more people.”

McAneny said her new role will allow her to help focus on three major areas in health care: the medical education system and how it trains the next generation of physicians, and improving both physician satisfaction and patients’ health outcomes. She said that physicians must be trained to handle the significant changes that have been made to health care delivery in the past century. These changes include being a part of and managing a multidisciplinary team of specialists to treat complex health issues, such as cancer and diabetes.

“Medicine has always been a team sport – now more than ever,” she said.

At New Mexico Cancer Center, for example, patients have triage nurses, oncologists, financial counselors and other specialists working together to handle the myriad issues that cancer

patients face. In the future, she’d like to include a behavioral health advocate who can focus on helping patients through depression or feeling overwhelmed.

“All of this fits together with improving health outcomes,” McAneny said. “(Physicians) need to have partnerships to affect patients’ lifestyle changes. That is the new standard of care.”

McAneny said that the major transitions happening in the American health care system present new opportunities and challenges for physicians. As more Americans have access to insurance, the need for more doctors increases. But medical school is costly, and this often prevents graduates from working in rural communities since pay is generally lower. The electronic health record has obvious advantages, she said, but physicians are also finding that they spend a large portion of their time entering the data in ways that are not the most useful for them. Currently, programs are designed to give insurance companies the data they need but are lacking in areas that help doctors track patients well.

McAneny said that she did not choose a medical career until her junior year of college. When she did rotations on the acute leukemia ward at the University of Iowa, she was moved by the personal connection that she could

build with patients. “You talk about what’s important,”

she said. “You are helping people through the scariest thing that’s happened to them.”

That connection with patients has stayed with her and has helped fuel her work at the New Mexico Cancer Center, where she can focus on delivering individualized treatment while making the process easier for patients.

In addition to McAneny’s new role with the AMA, the practice she co-

founded is expanding. New Mexico Cancer Center is expanding into Las Cruces so that patients no longer have to drive several hours for treatment.

“We believe that health care is local,” she said. “People should be able to stay home with their loved ones. They should not have to come to us; we go to them.”

The new clinic opens in August and will feature a full-time physician, with support from three rotating senior Albuquerque doctors.


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The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe is the largest venue for

authentic, quality international folk art in the world. This year, from July 11-13, it will feature the work of 150 folk artists from 60 countries. Market visitors also will enjoy a food bazaar and entertainment, including dancing and live performances from world music performers, and even opportunities to meet the artists and buy some of the world’s best folk art.

Despite its size today, the market began quite humbly. It started in 2003, with the folk art exhibition “Focus Folk Art” at The Clay Angel pottery store in Santa Fe. Since then, it has grown into a major art festival in Santa Fe that has positively impacted the cultural and economic sustainability of folk

artists worldwide. By 2007, the organization formed its first Board of Directors and received its independent nonprofit status. What started in Santa Fe as a small grassroots organization focused on one weekend a year has now grown into a nonprofit empowering international folk artists year-round.

In 2013, a new name was established to better reflect the organization’s expanded work - the International Folk Art Alliance. IFAA has received both national and international recognition from UNESCO and the U.S. Department of State for its impact upon the sustainability of folk art traditions as well as on the quality of life and working conditions of folk artists around the globe.

IFAA was made possible by four founders, Tom Aageson, Charmay Allred, Charlene Cerny, and Judith Espinar.

They helped a small art exhibit transform into an innovative and international nonprofit that is changing the lives of folk artists across the globe. All four are arts advocates, philanthropic leaders and community-focused trailblazers.

Allied with the world’s master folk artists, the mission of IFAA is to foster economic and cultural sustainability for folk artists and folk art worldwide and to create intercultural exchange opportunities that unite the peoples of the world. IFAA has provided opportunities and created programs that result in communities having clean drinking water, access to education for girls, improved health care and thriving folk art communities. IFAA envisions a world that values the handmade, honors timeless cultural traditions and embraces dignified livelihoods for folk artists on an

international scale.With that mission in mind,

the IFAA also has a formal partnership with the Museum of International Folk Art, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. The City of Santa Fe provides essential services for the International Folk Art Market, including bus transportation, police support and road closures.

IFAA is an active member of the Clinton Global Initiative and is a founding member of the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise established through the U.S. Department of State and the Aspen Institute.

The work, the mission and the background help make The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe a good way to spend a day or weekend in July.


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Mayor Richard J. Berry and Department of Senior Affairs Director Jorja

Armijo-Brasher honored hundreds of senior volunteers on May 23, 2014, at the department’s annual volunteer recognition breakfast, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico at the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town. The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs relies heavily on volunteers to ensure that seniors in our community have access to a variety of programs, activities, and services offered by the department.

Prior to breakfast, guests enjoyed an exhibition of vendors who are part of the senior network that support the Department of Senior Affairs.

“This is the fifth year I have the privilege of honoring and recognizing the seniors who give back to our community through volunteer service.” said Mayor Richard J. Berry. “The Department of Senior Affairs appreciates all of the assistance they receive from their outstanding volunteers. This fiscal year, approximately 900 senior volunteers have recorded

approximately 117,000 hours of service to the Albuquerque community. These hours translate to more than $2.3 million dollars!” In addition to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers, Foster Grand Program (FGP) volunteers and Senior Companion Program (SCP) volunteers contributed an additional 110,000 hours of service to the Albuquerque community; this contribution of service is valued at 2.2 million dollars.

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs

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If there were a place in New Mexico that you could get to easily and that made you

feel like you really were in an enchanted land, would you go? Would you go to an area where enchantment didn’t involve answering, “Green or red?” Would you go if there were a place to which you could drive in July to escape the heat, enjoy mountains, valleys, vistas, streams, a national forest and historical sites along the

way?If you seek such a place,

it is within an easy drive of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The Enchanted Circle, a designated scenic byway, is an 83-mile loop and a unique gem in Northern New Mexico.

But this is much more than a roadway: You can still get your share of red or green chile along the route. You also can find seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables at local stands, plenty of galleries, restaurants and wineries with tasting rooms.

The Enchanted Circle winds its way around Wheeler Peak, the highest point in the state. Culture and outdoor recreation are the highlights, and a drive around the loop can be done in a day. But to get the most out of the byway, Prime Time made several stops and stretched this adventure over two days.

We were glad we did. While it was easy to picture driving the loop in a convertible with our sunglasses on and picnic snacks in the back, it was much better to get out a map of the area, choose some of the popular sites and then plan to stay overnight in one of the several towns on the loop.

Here’s how to start: • From Albuquerque: Travel

north on Interstate 25 through Santa Fe toward Taos. Once you get to Taos, you can either take Highway 64 through Angel Fire or Highway 522 through Questa.

• From Santa Fe: Take Highway 68 toward Taos and follow the directions above.

We drove north on NM 522 out of Taos to begin our weekend. You may wish to detour at El Prado for the short drive west to the Taos Gorge Bridge, one of the highest spans in North America. A detour to the east will bring you to the tiny artistic town of Arroyo Seco on the way to the Taos Ski Valley.

Continuing north, travel past scenic Arroyo Hondo. At San Cristobal, look for signs to the D. H. Lawrence Ranch and Shrine. The famous writer is buried there, though his ranch is no longer open for visitors.

The mountain range to the east is the Sangre de Cristo. Wheeler Peak, at about 13,161 feet, is visible at this point of your trip. Spend as little or as much time as you want in this splendor. There are plenty of biking, hiking and driving opportunities.

Continue north to Questa and the

dramatic scenery with rare river access of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument 2.6 miles north of town. Head back to Questa to turn east on NM 38 to return to the true Enchanted Circle.

There is a steep drive up to Red River, which offers stirring vistas of spruce and aspen. The town has more than two dozen lodges and resorts, and of course plenty of restaurants and gift shops. During the summer, you will see mountain-bike, bicycle and motorcycle enthusiasts in the area. Make room for all and share the road with those pedal pushers. These are some of the most challenging climbs a cyclist will endure. At Red River during the summer, ski lifts take cyclists up the hill so they can bike down the paths of the normally snow-covered mountains.

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Beat the Heat the Enchanted (By)Way



deals on lodging here, with availabilities at cabins, motels and at the lodge at Red River. Call ahead for reservations.

Return to Taos via the balance of the circle on NM 38 to NM 64, through Eagle Nest, and see Eagle Nest Lake State Park. This beautiful 2,400-acre lake offers trout and kokanee salmon fishing. You are also in an area to spot multiple species of birds and wildlife including elk, deer bear and eagles.

We came to Angel Fire by way of NM 64 and reserved a place at the Angel Fire Resort, an excellent family accommodation, with golf, tennis, hiking, biking, and fishing during the summer and, of course, skiing is the star of winter. The resort also accepts pets. That was one of the main reasons we chose it, as Cody, a red-fox colored Labrador with great manners for the most part (He is a dog, after

all.), checked in with us. The hotel clerk gave him a welcome bag by that included a treat, chew toy and a poop pick-up bag. (I think that gift was for us.)

Though there are plenty of dining spots in the area, we wanted to be near Cody. So we stayed at the hotel restaurant, which was Americana bistro good. After a restful night’s sleep, we were ready to continue the loop.

First stop was the Disabled American Veteran’s Vietnam Memorial in Angel Fire. After the death of their son, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Victor David Westphall III, Jeanne and Dr. Victor Westphall began construction of the Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel to honor the memory of their son and the 15 men who died with him near Con Thien, South Vietnam, on May 22, 1968. The site is one of unusual emotion and presence set in one of the most scenic backdrops in New Mexico. This is the only state park dedicated as a Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

On our descent back to Albuquerque, we arrived at the Black Mesa Winery in Velarde. There are a few grape vines out front, primarily for show since

most of the grapes for their wines hail from Southern New Mexico in Deming. But the tasting room is stocked with wine-lovers gifts, and the servers know the history of the winery. Our pourer was pleasant, and we had a tasting for a modest price. (My driver sampled the olive oil and I tasted the vino.) We walked out with a bottle of Black Mesa’s Cabernet Sauvignon.

Near journey’s end, we found ourselves contemplating retirement homes and dreaming of a daily life on the Enchanted Circle. Take the drive, and be enchanted in this

scenic paradise so close to Albuquerque, yet feeling so far away.

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Burdock, or Arctium lappa, has been referred to in many famous pieces of

literature throughout history, including works by Shakespeare and Tolstoy. They regarded this root as an herbal tea, a medicinal and vegetable root. Today burdock is an herbal used for detoxification, skin ailments and conditions of the throat and intestines. If you suffer

from persistent rheumatic conditions, or eczema, you might want to consider adding a bit to your bath, tea or soup.

Burdock looks like a Dr. Seuss-inspired plant, with large-leafed bushes, long spindles of sharply spiked patches of burrs and bright purple flowers on top. The burdock burrs caught the attention of inventor George de Mestral while he was hunting. They perpetually grasped his clothing, so he examined the hook and loop pattern and developed an idea that led to his invention of Velcro, patented in 1955.

As for its healing qualities, the plant contains intensely nutritious, purifying, bitter substances in its root

system. This bitter flavor, like other bitter herbals, clears heat from the body, helping to resolve rheumatic conditions. Burdock can be used to resolve fluid retentions and as a tea or soak for uric acid build-up. Chinese medicine remedies include burdock fruit, or Niu Bang Zi, for hot, red, swollen conditions that affect the throat and skin. Burdock contains inulin, glucoside-lappin and mucilage, performing as a laxative. These components can also play a part in lowering blood sugar as well as cholesterol. Burdock is used to purify the body and gently nourish it, which has made the herb a consideration for a variety of illnesses including cancer.

Beginning in the early 20th century, Canadian nurse Rene Caisse used burdock as a main ingredient in a formula she claimed to obtain from an Ojibwa Indian medicine man for cancer and disease-fighting remedies. Caisse named her popular mixture Essiac (her last name in reverse) and helped hundreds with it at a medical clinic she established in Ontario. This remedy has been passed on from herbalist to herbalist for decades and sold in prepared forms such as Flor Essence and others. There have yet to be many studies of significance that point to the

effectiveness of the Essiac formula, but many proclaim it is an essential formula for cancer care.

The best course of action when dealing with serious illness is to get a remedy prescribed by an herbalist who can look at your body and its functions as a whole, and choose the formula that best balances your particular patterns. Burdock can exacerbate dryness in some individuals, worsening their condition. However, in small doses it can deliver healthy purifying vitamins and minerals.

Finding fresh burdock to prepare may be cumbersome, but in the event you have access, prepare the root as if it were a carrot (and be ready for the strong bitter flavor). Add a dash to stews and vegetable roasts. The Japanese make longevity tea from dried burdock shavings called Gobo Cha, which packs a powerful punch.

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The biggest surprise many individuals and families express when the need for care and help occurs is the fact that Medicare does not pay for it. There is equal surprise, and much confusion, that Medicaid is only available to those without assets. Those with long-term care insurance plans might be patting themselves on

the back right about now, until they realize that their $100 per day benefit will barely pay for many assisted living facilities and is a drop in the bucket if you would rather receive your care at home. (This alone is sufficient reason to seriously consider purchasing the inflation rider on your policy.) And since 85 percent of us would prefer to remain in our homes until we die, there needs to be more discussion and more planning around what it might realistically cost for us to do so.

With 10,000 baby boomers turning age 65 daily, and the fastest growing group of seniors in the 85+ category, the need for services that help seniors living in their homes is keeping pace. In addition to your yard guy, housekeeper and handyman, you now need to plan for the possibility of needing someone to drive you places, cook for you, remind you to take your medications, and help you get in and out of your tub.

For many, these costs will be more than the monthly income they worked so hard to create when conducting retirement

planning. Fortunately, health providers, as well as our State Aging & Long-Term Care Department, are taking notice and developing ways to help. Both the Presbyterian Health System and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center provide home-based programs. The New Mexico State Legislature has expressed concern about the lack of a plan for seniors. There are rumors, however, that a New Mexico plan has been recently produced by the Department of Aging in Long Term Services. A variety of elder related task forces are now discussing these very topics. At the risk of sounding like a “Debbie downer,” even with these efforts, it’s doubtful that these measures will be enough for most of us.

We must initiate vigorous discussion about how we as a generation and within our communities are going to find affordable ways to cover the costs of aging. Families are spread out around the country, and most neighbors offer little more than the occasional wave. Whether it’s your faith community, your neighborhood association,

or your group of old friends, dialogue needs to be focused on developing systems that will offer help to those who need it when the time comes. “Aging in community,” along with the old concept of “Help thy neighbor,” need to be the new buzz words in our respective communities. We cannot afford the alternative.

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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.

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 Services Work 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 organizational skills, Constructive interpersonal communication skills, Dependability, Understand and

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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 Futures Volunteers 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 Receptionist Two-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 medicalappointments, 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: New Mexico is one of the poorest states in the nation, yet our participation rate in benefit programs is lower than many others. As a volunteer at Adelante’s

new Benefits Connection Center, you can help Seniors and people with disabilities find out what benefits they are eligible to receive. You’ll answer calls and questions and help people complete a benefits check-up, which is an easy to use, computer-based form. You can be a part of helping people across New Mexico enroll in vital benefits programs. 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 764-1616

Adelante Development Center Volunteer Coordinator: Adelante Development Center is looking for a very special person who would like to volunteer 10-20 hours a week to help in the coordination of our volunteer program. This person would work primarily at our Corporate Headquarters on Osuna in Albuquerque. Duties would include screening volunteer applicants, actively seeking volunteers through volunteer-oriented websites, performing onsite presentations to interested groups, aiding in the data entry and tracking of our volunteer program, and recognizing our volunteers. There will also be opportunities to assist with fundraisers and other corporate events. This volunteer will have a pivotal role in aiding Adelante in its mission “to assist and support people with diabilities in discovering and implementing their personal goals in life.” Volunteers are at the heart of Adelante’s success as a supporter of the values of independence, choices, safety, and quality services for people with disabilities. Skills needed: Advanced verbal and written English skills, computer-comfortable, ability to hear well on the telephone, and general organizational skills.Please call 764-1616

Albuquerque 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.


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Adoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led Support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, or for anyone with an adoption connection. 7 p.m., Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital, Cottonwood Room (8300 Constitution Ave. NE) 281-7227 or visit NMOI.ORGEvery WednesdayFree workshop: "Understanding Others, Understanding Yourself."Every Wednesday at 7p.m.1319 San Pedro Dr NEAlb, NM 87110Given by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Through OctoberDate of Event - Tuesdays and Saturdays 7 a.m. until noon June 24th-OctoberEvent Location - Albuquerque Grower's MarketsLots of fresh, delicious and nutritious local fruits and veggies, wildflower honey, breads and pastries straight from the oven, and unique local crafts that make great gifts! Lots of free parking at both sites, and easy access for the whole family from strollers to wheelchairs. Saturday mornings 7 a.m. until noon beginning June 28-October 25. ABQ

Uptown Shopping Center NE parking lot, corner of Uptown Loop and Uptown Blvd, 1 block north of Trader Joes. Tuesday mornings 7 a.m. until noon beginning June 24-October 28. Presbyterian Hospital on Central Ave SE between Spruce and Sycamore. Turn south off Central onto Sycamore, then right into our reserved lot for market customers. Both markets take WIC checks and Senior WIC checks, EBT/SNAP, debit cards and cash.Presbyterian Hospital Market offers 2 for 1 on EBT purchases. Use your card to purchase up to $20 in EBT market bucks and receive an equal amount of bucks free to spend on any EBT

eligible food items at Presbyterian Market, courtesy of a grant from Presbyterian Hospital. For a limited time, while funds last. Come by often as summer unfolds, for the best of what the mid Rio Grande Valley farmers bring to market for you and your family. Our crafters are all local small business people. Eat Fresh, Eat Local and support New Mexico farmers and small business people!

Through July 13Shakespeare on the Plaza, at Civic Plaza, 7:30 p.m. Romeo and Juliet

and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Schedule: Romeo and Juliet: July 3, 6, 12; A Midsummer Night's Dream: July 4, 5, 10, 13. Admission $10-$15. Call 311 vortexabq.org.

July 4Freedom 4th Celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park, 3-11 p.m. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, food vendors, and much more. Featuring local musicians throughout the day, with country music star, Wynonna Judd and her band, the Big Noise, to close the show. Followed by fireworks displays. Free admission; parking, $10; Park & Ride, $1. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/cultural-services/freedom-fourth.

July 4-611th Annual Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship, at Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy BBQ, local arts and crafts, dancing to live music, kids' face painting and more. Admission: general, $5; 65+ and youth, $3; under 3, free. Call 891-7258; visit rioranchonm.org/porkandbrew.

July 5-July 6Santa Fe Wine Festival, at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd., Santa Fe, noon-6 p.m. Sample and purchase wine from 16 New Mexico wineries, with live music, food, agricultural products and handmade arts and crafts. Admission: $13, includes wine glass; $5, youth. Visit santafewinefestival.com; call 1-505-471-2261.

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New Mexico PBS Member Services Needs 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.

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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 shifts available. 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 is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Call 888-8105 for further information.

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CalendarI Shrunk The Kids,” Los Duranes Community Center; July 18: “The Lego Movie,” Mountain View Community Center; July 25: “The Hobbit,” Paradise Hills Community Center. Movies begin at dusk and are subject to cancellation. For addresses, visit bernco.gov/MIP-2014.

July 15Bosque Moonlight Hike, 7:30-9 p.m. On this guided tour, search for bats, owls, and other nocturnal animals. Tour begins at the Tingley Beach train station. Admission $5-$10. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/families.

July 18, 2014Explora Adult Night: Balancing Act, at Explora, 1701 Mountain Road NW, 6:30-10 p.m. Includes activities from theater performances to hands-on experiments. Admission $8. Call 224-8300; visit explora.us.

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July 12Performance: 16th Annual Tap Dance Jam at The Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Ave SE, 7:30 p.m. Admission $15 Adults; $10 for students/seniors. Call 872-1800 ext. 182; visit ndi-nm.org/events_calendar/detail/372.

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July 9, 23Stories in the Night Sky & Albuquerque Concert Band, at Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 6 p.m. Free. Enjoy story time, live arts and a concert by the Albuquerque Concert Band. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/balloonmuseum.

July 10, 17, 24Summer Nights Concert Series at Botanic Garden - ABQ BioPark, 6 p.m. Schedule: July 10, Makem & Spain Brothers, Irish Folk; July 17, The Blue Hornets, Ska/Rock-Steady/Reggae; July 24, Todo Mundo, Reggae/Latin/Rock. Admission $3-$10. Call 311; visit abqbiopark.com.

July 11, 18, 25Zoo Music Concert Series, 6 p.m. Schedule: July 11, The Young Dubliners; July 18, The Brubeck Brothers; July 25, Perla Batalla. Showcasing country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock music. Animal exhibits open until 8 p.m. Admission $3-$10. Call 311; visit abqbiopark.com.

July 11-279th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival is set and features local and world-renowned artists and jazz masters to perform in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Times/prices vary, some free, visit the website: newmexicojazzfestival.org. Call Alicia, 268-0044.July 12, 26Jazz & Blues Under the Stars Concert Series, at Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 7 p.m. Schedule: July 12, The Latin Big Band featuring Mariano Morales and the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra; July 26, Chris Dracup Band & Mystic Vic. Admission $14-$16. Call 255-9798; nmjazz.org.

July 13, 20, 27Chatter Sunday: Performing traditional and contemporary classical music, at The Kosmos, 1715 5th St NW, 10:30 a.m. Schedule: July 13, Saxophone Quartet; July 20, SFO; July 27, Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Admission $5-$15. Visit chatterabq.org/calendar.

July 13Concert: James Michael, at Arte De Placitas, 221 Highway 165 in Placitas, 7 p.m. Michael was the Academy of Western Artists Western Male Vocalist for 2012. Admission $15. Call 228-9128; visit westernmusicnm.com.

MUSEUMSFirst FridaysFirst Friday Fractals, at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m. Admission $5-$10. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.

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July 5The Albuquerque Browncoats present: Can't Stop The Serenity 2014, The Global Sci Fi Charity film screening & shindig, at KiMo Theatre, 3-11 p.m. Enjoy Serenity on the big screen, music & comedy, dinner break, auction, raffle prizes, while benefiting UNM Children's Hospital. Tickets $10. Call 768-3522 or 311; visit cantstoptheserenity.com or facebook.com/albuquerque.browncoats.

July 6Matinee at the KiMo: The Deer Hunter (1978), 2 p.m. The movie examines the ways in which the Vietnam War disrupts and impacts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 9Cinema at the KiMo: There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), 7 p.m. Molly and Terry Donahue, plus their three children, are The Five Donahues. Son Tim meets hatcheck girl Vicky and the family act begins to fall apart. Marilyn Monroe. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 10European classics foreign film at the KiMo, Beauty and the Beast (1946) France / "La belle et la bête" (original title), 7 p.m. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 11Fright Nights at the KiMo: Tower of London (1939), 8 p.m. In the 15th century Richard Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 12Cinema at the KiMo: Pay It Forward (2000), 7 p.m. A young boy attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance. Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 13Matinee at the KiMo: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), 2 p.m. A just-divorced man must learn to care for his son on his own, and then must fight in court to keep custody of him. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 19Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders, OCB Natural New Mexico at KiMo Theatre, combo shows, 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Drug-Free bodybuilding contest Combo pass $15-$45. Visit thenaturalmusclenetwork.com.

July 20Matinee at the KiMo: Sophie's Choice (1982), 2 p.m. Sophie is the survivor of Nazi concentration camps. Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 23Cinema at the KiMo: The Seven Year Itch (1955), 7 p.m. When his family goes away for the summer, a beautiful neighbor tempts a faithful husband. Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 24European classics foreign film at the KiMo: Shoot the Piano Player (1960) France / "Tirez sur le pianiste" (original title), 7 p.m. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 26Cinema at the KiMo: K-PAX (2001), 7 p.m. Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away Planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 27Matinee at the KiMo: Out of Africa (1985), 2 p.m. In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

July 30Cinema at the KiMo: Bus Stop (1956), 7 p.m. A naive but stubborn cowboy falls in love with a saloon singer and tries to take her against her will to get married and live on his ranch in Montana. Marilyn Monroe. Tickets $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

July 31European classics foreign film at the KiMo: Indochine (1992) France. Director: Régis Wargnier, 7 p.m. Catherine Deneuve, Vincent Perez. Tickets $5-$7. Call 768-3522 or 311.

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We are constantly bombarded with information in today’s

society, from print media, to television and the Internet, and even from the guy next door. Where you get your information

on any subject is very important. Please don’t ask me anything about auto repair. However when it comes to end-of-life issues and resuscitation details, I can help.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, was introduced as a recovery method for acute cardiac events in the 1960s. It is considered standard of care for acute cardiopulmonary arrest worldwide. In a recent article in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, CPR’s role in terminal care has been questioned. This comes on the heels of research finding less than favorable CPR results in the sickest of sick individuals. If you get your information from the television, you may get a skewed perspective. In a 1996 New England Journal of Medicine article reviewing television’s portrayal of resuscitation, including shows like ER, Chicago Hope and Rescue911, 67 percent of resuscitation efforts were successful. This is in contrast to the real-life statistics.

The National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2009 reported that resuscitative efforts in hospitals yield 38 percent survival rates. A 2010 Supportive

Oncology article outlined methods of how to frame end-of-life discussions for physicians. These conversations are never easy but can be made less difficult if they are not conducted during a state of crisis.

This article divided individuals into three groups: healthy, chronically ill and terminally ill. For members of each group a likelihood of survival after CPR was denoted. The healthy individual who unexpectedly has an abrupt cessation of heart function (cardiac arrest) has about a 20 percent to 40 percent chance of survival after CPR. The chronically ill person defined as having long-standing multiple advanced disease states, who suffers a cardiac arrest has only a 5 percent to 20 percent chance of surviving CPR. This person also has a high risk of a neurologic complication. The terminally ill individual with advanced wide-spread cancer or end-stage heart, lung or liver disease has virtually 0 percent chance of surviving CPR.

What does this all mean? Early discussions with your health care provider about your choice

for resuscitation are imperative. This is especially true for the two latter groups as the likelihood of survival is very small. Palliative care and hospice providers are trained to engage their patients in this dialogue. Please don’t panic because of this message. Virginia Morris’ book, Talking About Death Won’t Kill You discusses death and dying. I offer this solace - talking about CPR won’t kill you. Some providers will ask you to designate yourself as DNR (do not resuscitate). I advocate for allowing a natural death (AND). This designation allows a natural and inevitable occurrence to take place without artificial and ineffective procedures. A peaceful and respectful death usually follows.

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About 15 years or so ago, I wrote a column about how clear plastic baggies

filled with water will deter flies. It really works. You fill the bags with water, and if you want, put a few pennies in the bag. (Though that isn't necessary, a lot of people do it.) Then tape the bag to a door, window or anywhere else you don't want flies. It has to be someplace that receives sunlight, as the light in the water causes the flies, which have many eye facets, to see double 100 over. This confuses them, they get disoriented and leave the area. There are a lot of restaurants that put these bags on poles in their outside dining areas. It also works in barns and other places where flies like to congregate.

So if you have flies and you want them somewhere else, hang some clear plastic bags with water in that area. If you want to catch the flies, put out a bowl of vinegar with some sugar in it, and you will catch a bunch of them. Either way is much better than using pesticides that do more damage than good.

On a scary note, I was recently in a large, well-known restaurant talking to people who work there about how they can do their own pest control. Coincidentally, their regular pest control company was servicing the restaurant at that moment. I watched this fellow as he was spraying pesticide with an aerosol can along baseboards, around tables and even in areas where women were working. After he left, we looked in closets, and there were sticky traps full of roaches that this fellow never checked. It may have been one of the worst pest services I have seen in a long time. I showed the folks how to spray the roaches with a mixture of alcohol, water and soap, and the roaches were dropping all over the place. I showed them

several other things they can do to solve their problem, such as pheromone traps.

On another occasion, I was called downtown to give someone an opinion on a termite inspection he had. It was an apartment complex with four buildings that had crawl spaces. The company gave him a bid of more than $4,000 to treat all the buildings. When I visited, it was clear the company never went under the buildings as most of the crawl space openings were either blocked or inaccessible. The fellow said that when he mentioned that the bid was too high, the company offered to reduce it to $2,500, treating the space under the building only and not around the perimeter. This is illegal.

I sent a note to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture about this incident but don't know what, if any, action was taken.

The reason I am sharing these two stories is to make sure you are careful when you hire someone (in any trade). Most pest control companies are fine and do honest work. While the first

fellow may have been honest, he was incompetent, and the second company was dishonest. Make sure, if you aren't familiar with a company you call, that you ask for references and then take the time to check them. There is nothing cheap about pest control, and if you are going to spend your money on it, do so in a responsible manner.

For the most part, everyone who wants to do their own pest control can do so just as safely and effectively as a professional, and in some cases, better. I will be working with restaurants and other commercial businesses all over the state showing them how to control their own pests so they can avoid situations as I described above. I will help homeowners as well. If you have any pest questions, you can contact me at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @askthebugman, and you can go to my website at www.bugmansbugclub.com and join the Bug Club.

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