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Photos fromthe 2018 Grand Lodge

Annual Communication

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The New Mexico Freemason

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Grand Master’s Message

Adam HathawayGrand Master of Masonsin New Mexico 2018-19

Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity!Welcome to Team 2018! Serving as Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico is an indescribable honor, and I thank you all for the opportunity to work together and make New Mexico Masonry the best it can be. I am pleased to report that Team 2018 hit the ground running (and I am doing my best to keep up). At the Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge of New Mexico Wikipedia page was unveiled. Grand Historian WB Tyler Anderson and Education Committee Chair WB Jay Williams worked tirelessly on this project, and it shows. Over the years the Brethren have indicated that they would like greater presence in the world of social media and this project was the first step in advancing that goal for this year. Please check it out.Ten days after the Annual Communication, Public Relations Chair and Webmaster WB K.T. Manis debuted the new Grand Lodge Web page. It has increased functionality and will continue to roll out more features over time. Please check out nmmasons.org. A

note of thanks to all those who worked over the last few years to make progressive improvements to the web page and general technology, RWB Gary Baker, RWB David Cordova, RWB Stephen Balke and WB Tom Goodgame, to name a few. For the current year, Technology Committee Chair Alex Cosby and his team worked many behind the scenes hours to improve our technological infrastructure in order to allow the other advancement to be made.Also note that last year, RWB Steve Almager and WB K.T. Manis created a New Mexico Freemasons Facebook page, which provides a forum for all New Mexico Masons to share information and philosophy. This is in addition to the traditional Grand Lodge of New Mexico AF&AM page, which is one way for the Grand Lodge administration to send out updates on activities and initiatives. The Public Relations Committee has also created an Instagram account, in response to requests for additional social media platforms.MASONICon, the Masonic leadership and education convention, was held on June 8 and 9 at the Ballut Abyad Shrine in Albuquerque. RWB Steve Alamager, Chair, and WB K.T. Manis, Vice Chair, scheduled more than 50 sessions presented by talented and enlightened Brothers from all across New Mexico. It is not a coincidence that the Public Relations leadership team is also the MASONICon leadership team. This year’s MASONICon was one of the biggest and best to date.On April 7, the Lodge of Research of New Mexico and Chapman Lodge No. 2 hosted a memorial dedication for RWB Joab Houghton, Mason, and First Territorial Supreme Court Justice of New Mexico. We were joined by RWB Joab’s descendent and the State of New Mexico Historian. Grand Historian Emeritus David Milles was the creator, developer, and driving force for this event. Not only did the fraternity honor a distinguished Brother with a tombstone dedication ceremony, but we were also joined by members of the community in addition to Brothers who travelled hours to attend. This event was an amazing success because of all who collaborated to make it so. If anyone knows of other opportunities to do the same, please let us know.Thanks also go to WB Noah Shapiro, Publications Chair, and RWB Bob Sherman for their work in bringing back the New Mexico Freemason. It was discontinued last year because the Grand Lodge did not have the infrastruc-ture to distribute this great work to enough members of the Craft to justify all of the work put into it. The Great Database Project, mentioned later in the article will address this issue.With this very busy first quarter almost behind us, I would like to remind the Brethren to always keep in mind the most important aspect of Freemasonry: Our Ritual. It teaches us how to treat other and every person in the world. It is a constant reminder of the Great Architect of the Universe and our work in His grand design. Our Ritual and subsequent Obligations make us unique, both as individuals and as a Brotherhood. To this end, two programs are revitalized. The first initiative is the MWB Ronald A. Brinkman Lodge Ritual Award, created by MWB Bobby Arther, during his year as Grand Master, to recognize lodges for excellence in performing sections. Each lodge


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Grand Lodge Directory 2018-2019Log in and download at

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The New Mexico Freemason is published quarterly by the Masonic Publications Committee under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New Mexico, 1638 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-1711. Masonic Publications Committee 2018-2019 Editor: Noah ShapiroLayout/Production: Robert ShermanThe New Mexico Freemason is an official publication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of New Mexico. The views expressed in The New Mexico Freemason do not necessarily reflect those of the Grand Lodge or its officers.Articles in regard to Masonic, patriotic, and constitutional principles, freedom, education, and general interest are invited. Whenever possible, photographs or digital pictures (identifying subjects) should accompany each article. Items from your local newspaper must be accompanied by written permission of that newspaper for reprinting and, for best results, submit original photo images. All original articles are subject to editing and, when published, become the property of the Grand Lodge. No compensation or expenses are allowed for any articles, photographs, or other materials submitted or published. Permission of the subjects in a photograph is implied by its submission. Submission of articles or photographs does not guarantee publication, which is based on subject, appropriateness, space and other considerations.Send submissions to:Editor The New Mexico FreemasonGrand Lodge of New Mexico AF&AMPO Box 25004Albuquerque, NM [email protected] address corrections to:Dan Sutcliffe, Grand SecretaryGrand Lodge of New Mexico AF&AMPO Box 25004Albuquerque, NM [email protected]: (505) 243-4931 Fax: (505) 242-8723

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In This IssueGrand Master’s Message .....................2From the Editor .................................3Deputy Grand Master .........................5Senior Grand Warden .........................5Senior Grand Deacon .........................6Junior Grand Deacon ..........................7Chaplain’s Corner ..............................7Grand Lecturer ..................................9Sction Requirements ........................10Grand Secretary ..............................11Broken Column - 2015-2018 .............11The Northeast Corner - 2018.............12Fellowcraft - 2018............................12Master Mason - 2018 .......................12Publication Guidelines ......................1225-Year Service Awards ....................1350-Year Service Awards ....................13Grand Historian ...............................14At the Houghton Memorial Site ..........15Youth Committee .............................16Public Relations Committee ...............19Montezuma Lodge No. 1 Cleanup Party at Fairview Cemetery ..........21Pajarito Lodge No. 66 hosts Chess Tournament ...............................22York Rite Festival .............................23

This is the first of four planned issues of The New Mexico Freemason for 2018-2019. We hope that you enjoy reading our publication and that you will find the articles to be informative and interesting.

If your lodge hosts a special event, send us an article. If you would like to let everyone know the history of your lodge, send it to us. If you want to write about a particular Brother or about our Fraternity in general, send us an article. If you have photographs to go with your article, send them also but, please, make sure you let us know who and what we are seeing.Articles from our appendant bodies are also very welcome.


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has the opportunity to earn different levels for which they will be awarded a ribbon at the next Annual Communi-cation, to be displayed on their banner. Each section is to be demonstrated to a Grand Lodge Officer, DDGM, or DDGL. The second initiative is the Individual Ritual Achievement Pin to recognize Brothers who put sections on the book. I am asking that every Brother who is able to put sections on the book to do so. Sections can be taken by the Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Masters, Lodge Ritual Officers and DDGLs. Detailed information is provided by MWB Jeff Johnson, Grand Lecturer, and the DDGLs. I traditionally put 8 sections on the book each year and this year, I promise to do more. Please join me in strengthening ritual proficiency in our grand jurisdiction. Another vital issue is communication from the Grand Lodge Administration to the Lodges and to the Brethren. I have been told very strongly during my visitations that this must be improved. The good news is that the new MOR database has excellent functionality and will serve us well in many capacities. The bad news is over the years, previous databases were not well populated and the Grand Lodge Administration has incomplete records, lacking in different cases functional mailing addresses, email addresses and phone numbers, at the very least. The Mem-bership Committee is created for two purposes. Its primary purpose, the Great Database Project, is to see that all of the records become complete and afterwards maintained. I am instructing the Worshipful Masters, Secretaries, DDGMs and DDGLs to work together to ensure that all records of all lodges are populated in the MORI database. There are sessions at MASONICon to provide training and guidance. Anyone needing help has only but to ask. The committee’s second function is to contact the SNPDs from 2017, and encourage their return and discover why the brothers dropped out. The committee will then work on previous years, one at a time until completion. This second duty will also assist in updating our records in MORI. Many thanks to RWB Mark Oldknow stepping up as Chair of the Membership Committee. I ask that all cooperate with and support this committee in its endeavors.Also, it was mentioned above that the Brethren desire an increased presence in the virtual world. You have also requested a greater presence in the actual community in which we live. To that end, the Grand Lodge of New Mexico is scheduled to march in the State Fair Parade on September 8, 2018 and the Martin Luther King Day Pa-rade in Albuquerque on January 12, 2019. All lodges and appendant bodies are invited to participate. Team 2018 consists of the entire Masonic Family. None of us are succeeding if any of us are struggling. And of course – a main foundation of Freemasonry is that we are better when we are together. Speaking of togetherness and coming full circle back to unity, as I will be visiting every lodge in New Mexico, please let me know if there is a specific meeting where I can be of particular assistance. I am happy to help.Thank you for all you do.May the blessing of heaven rest upon us and all regular Freemasons! May Brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us! Amen.Adam HathawayGrand Master


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Deputy Grand Master

Ralph A. EasleyDeputyGrand Master

Brethren,It will be a busy year for me as the Deputy Grand Master for New Mexico Masons. I have been fortunate to spend my fifth year in the progressive line visiting many lodges across the state and getting to know many brothers that I had not previously met.I was able to spend my time sharing friendship, brotherly love, and earnest discussion with many of you, and every lodge I visited welcomed me with comfortable camaraderie and respect. It has proved to be truly rewarding, and has provided me with much personal growth as a Mason. This year I will have many Masonic opportunities to learn, and better our fraternity in New Mexico. I look forward to next year with great enthusiasm and continuing this great adventure. My main focus remains with my brothers in lodges across New Mexico, and working together

to promote the ideals of Masonry in a positive way. I believe communication between brothers, and maintaining our standards, is the key to success. I hope to sit in lodge with you all soon.Bless those who are ill or distressed.Fraternally, Ralph EasleyDeputy Grand Master

Senior Grand Warden

Gary BakerSeniorGrand Warden

Greetings Everyone. They say time flies when you are having fun, well it sure doesn’t seem like it has been 2 months since Grand Lodge. I have been able to visit a few of the lodges on my list and have had a great time. The ritual has been really good, and they are all involved in the community. The 4H Archery team in Tularosa has qualified for their National Tournament and the Lodge is helping them with their expenses, and they have a very active Scholarship program. Pajarito Lodge has gotten the school Chess Tournament started back up after two years without one. Chapman Lodge is going full speed with their breakfast buffet as usual. It is really great to

see our Lodges involved in their communities. We need to continue raising our presence in the community. These lodges are known in their communities and I know that all of us are working to become more visible. Good Work Brothers.We are coming up on this year’s edition of MasoniCon and I would encourage all who can make it come this year. There are seminars and classes for many different interests both practical, (Long Range Planning, Budgeting for the Lodge, Seminars for the Officers, etc.) and Esoterica for all. Check out the schedule on line.I will be doing a group discussion on Long Range Planning. We will cover a number of topics about what a long-range plan is and what should be included in your plan. This is not just about membership but the well-being of your lodges in the areas of Officer training, Ritual, and Fundraising etc.See you at MasoniCon.Have safe travels.Gary Baker SGW


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Senior Grand Deacon

Bill PogueSeniorGrand Deacon

Brethren,Reading the Proceedings from past Grand Lodge Communications can be extremely bor-ing. But, there are jewels of Masonic wisdom, strength, and tenacity within the volumes of Grand Lodge business. As I read the early proceedings, I gained greater appreciation for the difficulties our forebears overcame to form lodges and meet as Masons. First, they had to overcome geographic obstacles. Union Lodge met “despite the long distance traveled by the majority of its members.” This distance was 28-38 miles or 3-4 hours of one-way travel. Regarding the petition to establish Animas Lodge in Farmington in 1887, the Grand Master asked “that due consideration be given their petition . . . considering the difficulty met in getting the Lodge organized in so remote a location.” Animas Lodge first met in a structure above a chicken coop.

As well, Freemasons had to contend with the weather. Many officers of the 1894 Grand Lodge arrived days late “owing to a delay of the trains on the AT&SF by serious washouts.” That Grand Lodge Communication was held in Albuquerque. If nature wasn’t enough, they had to contend with the untamed West. The first New Mexico Grand Lodge Communication was held in 1879. The Junior Grand Warden had died due to the accidental discharge of a firearm “on his person.” One Grand Lodge officer did not attend the 1882 Commu-nication because he had been killed by Apaches.The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge Communications in the early years read about as lively as those of today. However, as I read, I wondered what these resolute men saw in their Freemasonry. And why they prized Freemasonry so highly. In 1896, the Grand Lecturer, heartily endorsed by the assemblage of Past Grand Masters, recommended that the three Masonic degrees be conferred for an initiation fee of “no less than $50.” That amount would be $1500 in today’s currency. What I came to realize that it was not the meetings and business of Freemasonry that drew our forefathers. It was their ritual connection to the past and the shared practice of Masonic virtues and values. What I found was beautifully orated by Grand Master Arthur Harlee in his 1902 address:“Twenty-five years ago, a small, but faithful band of Masons, removed by hundreds of miles of inhospitable moun-tains and plains, who as pioneers had brought with them to New Mexico their Masonry as a priceless heritage, resolved to establish a Grand Lodge of Masons for New Mexico . . . This faithful band of Masons left their homes and firesides, and after days of travel, attended with labors and deprivations attendant to the means of conveyance then in vogue, assembled in this hall (Montezuma Lodge) . . . I behold in part the results of their labors in the stalwart, intelligent and progressive manhood before me, coming from the various quarters of our Territory, with-out money and without price, to keep aglow the fires kindled on the altar before me by the founders of our Grand Lodge at that memorable gathering . . . Before such an assemblage, the pessimists and materialists are dumb; the lover of the true, the beautiful and good, is encouraged and exalted.”Regardless of when Freemasonry began, it began to flourish in the Age of Enlightenment. It found fertile ground in America. Friendship, morality, and brotherly love cemented the relationships of determined men who grew with the Country. It fostered the optimism and resolution that formed New Mexico.As I read the records of those who went before us, I wonder what does our Freemasonry offer that would merit so great an effort, so much investment without sacrifice?Bill PogueSenior Grand Deacon


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Junior Grand Deacon

Thomas L. SchenkJunior GrandDeacon

Brethren, I would like to take this opportunity and introduce myself. I am Thomas L. Schenk, Past Master of Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Past DDGM and DDGL of the Eleventh Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico.This year I was appointed to the position of Junior Grand Deacon by Most Worshipful Brother Adam L. Hathaway, Grand Master of Masons of New Mexico.I have accepted this position with honor, humbleness, and humility. First, it is an honor knowing that my brethren have the confidence in me to take on such a challenge.Second, just being considered for this position has been a humbling experience, one which

I never expected.And finally, with humility, I look around and see the many brethren of our fraternity for whom I have the utmost respect and consider to be great mentors, and wonder why I have been given this chance to travel the journey that lies ahead. My Brothers, know that I am going to put forth my best effort in all ways possible in order to both serve and represent you, at all levels of The Grand Lodge of New Mexico and to this great fraternity, which we call Freemasonry!Thomas L. Schenk Junior Grand Deacon

My Brothers,I’m not much of a writer or storyteller so I will give an informative view of Ecclesiastes 12, which we have all heard recited at least once. I’ll go through the chapter as a whole in future editions of this publication.1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; while the evil days come not, Nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:As an old man, the ‘Preacher,’ is telling the young adults to remember Him while life is

still giving pleasure and excitement. He is saying make your strength available to God when it is still yours —during your youthful years. Don’t waste it on evil or meaningless activities that become bad habits and make you callous.3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, (arms grow weak) and the strong men shall bow themselves, (the back weakening) and the grinders cease because they are few, (teeth falling out) and those that look out of the windows be darkened,” (going blind)4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, (going deaf) The sound of the grinding is low, (mouth unable to form words) And he shall rises up at the voice of a bird (easily awakened) And all the daughters of music shall be brought low; (unable to play music or sing)5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, (afraid to go anywhere for

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fear of falling and not able to get up) and the almond tree shall flourish, (you know you’re at deaths door) and the grasshopper shall be a burden, (needing care 24 hours a day)and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, (not getting pleasure being alive)and the mourners go about the streets: (death)6 Or ever the silver cord (spine) be loosed, or the golden bowl (skull) be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain (the heart), or the wheel (the pelvis) broken at the cistern. (Figures alluding to decay of the body)7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.The silver cord, golden bowl, water jar, and wheel symbolize life’s fragility. How easily death comes to us; how swiftly and unexpectedly we may return to the dust from which we came. Therefore, we should recognize life as a precious resource to be used wisely and not squan-dered frivolously.Don SchossowGrand Chaplain

In a previous issue of The New Mexico Freemason we introduced our OpEd feature. Here is an opportunity for you to sound off on what’s bugging you. Whatever is on your mind, this is the place to let everyone know. Remember, non-Masons also read this publication, so keep things ‘within due bounds.’ 750-800 words (about 1½ pages) in Times New Roman 12 point font, with 1” margins top, bottom and both sides. Please check with me before submitting your article if it exceeds the recommended length. For accompanying photographs, please identify the location, name and date of the event, and list the people shown from left to right. Please note that if your formatting does not comply with the above, it will be returned to you for correction. Do not embed photographs or other graphics in your article. Send your photographs separately with information as noted above. Acceptable file formats are .txt, .doc, .docx. Regardless whether you use a PC or a Mac, and no matter what word processor program you use, you will be able to save the file in one of those formats. Name the file, for example, as follows: John Doe – copy May 2018.docx.The deadlines for submission for the remaining three editions for this year are as follows:August 1 2018October 24 2018December 27 2018Publication of each issue will be fifteen days after submission date.For more information on submitting an article, if you would like a copy of our How to write what you want to tell, A quickie guide, or if we can be of help to you in any way, just let me know.Send your articles, or any enquiries you may have, to [email protected]. We may not be able to publish everything you send, but we’ll do our best for you.Fraternally,Noah ShapiroEditor

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Grand Lecturer

Jeff JohnsonGrand Lecturer

Brethren,Having visited a lot of Asia in April, it is good to be back in the Land of the Free! I learned a lot about people on the other side of the world. Now it is time to learn from my brothers what new techniques they are using to bring new candidates to Light in ways that will in-trigue the candidates.Our best chance for communication is when we meet at MasoniCon. Reviewing the sched-ule, I think you will find it difficult to pick which sessions you want to attend. There are sessions for everyone, and all masons and candidates should attend and get as much out of it as possible. I especially invite all interested in coaching (a most rewarding job in Free-masonry) to attend.All lodges should be planning, practicing, and performing sections for the Ron Brinkman

Awards. Those who can listen, determine competency and report it to me are any DDGL, DDGM, Grand Lodge Officers, and Blue Card Holders, or Master of a lodge. Awards are made for Opening and Closing in each degree, Conferrals of each degree, the Lecture Sections, and funeral and installation. A lodge must use its own members and do a ‘good’ job. Perfection is not necessary, but discipline teaches us to try for perfection. At every meeting, top officers should make sure someone is present to listen, and then make the report to me.I am thrilled to say that many members are turning in sections —that means they can recite perfectly all ritual and directions in one of the section books. A proficient mason is happy and always prepared to assist any lodge he attends. I urge all masons to turn in what they can. Certainly every one of us can turn in the three proficiencies. Call on your WM, or DDGL below, to give a section. If you need to, call me. We will get it done. Fraternally, Jeff Johnson Grand Lecturer 505-269-8626

District Deputy Grand Lecturer Dist. 1: Paul Smith ............................505-320-8584Dist. 2: Scott Jaquith .........................561-504-7864Dist. 3: Dean Scoggin .......................505-277-0656Dist. 4: Vern Newlin .........................575-626-4408Dist. 5: Harris Belsky .......................505-918-4396Dist. 6: Jay Draper ............................505-450-1517Dist. 7: Ken Johnson .........................575-302-3897Dist. 8: Matt White ...........................575-441-5965Dist. 9: Gilbert Gamboa ....................575-644-1230Dist. 10: Gene Rutledge ....................931-249-1217Dist. 11: Randy West ........................ 575-430-5511


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SECTION REQUIREMENTSof the Grand Lodge AF & AM of New Mexico

When a Brother puts on a Section for the first time, it includes • all “Floor Work” - Who walks, where they walk, when they walk. • Who carries rods, when they carry rods, how and where the rods are carried. • When the Warden’s Columns go up or down,

• Who raps, when they rap, how many raps and by whom, plus the verbiage from the first rap to the last rap. • After the first presentation of a Section, subsequent Sections are verbiage only and should include all the raps at the

proper places. It has been found that when a Brother omits the raps in practice sessions or in putting on a Section for credit, they usually miss putting them in during the “Regular Meetings” as well as in doing the Degrees.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A “SECTION”ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE:

OPENING & CLOSING: All verbiage including raps and prayers. FIRST SECTION: (conferral) All verbiage including raps at proper places, the Anteroom Lecture, the

prayer, at least one APRON Lecture and the Charity Lecture. SECOND SECTION: (Lecture) All verbiage including the “Charge” and the “GAVEL LECTURE” PROFICIENCY: All verbiage including Questions and Answers.

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE: OPENING & CLOSING: All verbiage including raps, prayers and losing and retrieving the Password. FIRST SECTION: (Conferral All verbiage, including raps. SECOND SECTION: (Lecture) All verbiage, including the Staircase Lecture, “G” Lecture, the Charge and

the Admonition. PROFICIENCY: All verbiage, including Questions and Answers.

MASTER MASON DEGREE: OPENING & CLOSING: All verbiage, including raps, prayers, losing and retrieving the “Password,”

calling from Labor to Refreshment, calling from Refreshment back to Labor Dispensing with Labor on the 3rd or 2nd Degree and resuming on the 2nd or

1st Degree. Then dispensing with Labor on the 1st or 2nd Degree for the purpose of resuming on the 2nd or 3rd Degree. How to close without form. How many and what are the reasons for closing

without form. Closing in modified short form. FIRST SECTION: (Conferral) All verbiage including raps. SECOND SECTION: (3rd Degree) All verbiage including at least one prayer. THIRD SECTION: (Lecture) All verbiage including the CHARGE and the Master’s admonition. PROFICIENCY: All verbiage includinwwg questions and answers

Persons authorized to Listen to and report Sections are:Grand LecturerDistrict Deputy Grand Lecturers - DDGLDistrict Deputy Grand Masters - DDGM Grand Lodge Line OfficersRitual Blue Card Holders


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Grand Secretary

Dan SutcliffeGrand Secretary

Broken Column - 2015-2018Ronald O. Harding Kingston Lodge No. 16 5/15/2015Therold I. Cullumber Bethlehem Lodge No. 56 4/30/2016W. Walter Beverly Lovington Lodge No. 46 1/1/2017Thad J. Burger Sacramento Lodge No. 24 3/6/2017Robert Marion Abernathey Pajarito Lodge No. 66 5/31/2017James F. Clark Silver City Lodge No. 8 6/1/2017Everett Kelley Jenkins Jr. Bethlehem Lodge No. 56 7/11/2017Donald Edward Newby Mesa Lodge No. 68 8/15/2017William Thomas Blalock Eddy Lodge No. 21 8/27/2017Barney Denzell Hensley San Juan Lodge No. 25 9/4/2017Bruce L. Salisbury San Juan Lodge No. 25 9/30/2017Lawrence R. Felicetti Temple Lodge No. 6 10/4/2017Maurise N. Stewart Lovington Lodge No. 46 10/24/2017Elmer L. Hinton Jr. Roswell Lodge No. 18 11/6/2017Robert Hart Thomas Jr. Temple Lodge #0006 11/26/2017Nicholas T. Redeye Bethlehem Lodge No. 56 12/1/2017David Rubin McLeroy Deming Lodge No. 12 12/11/2017William Joseph Moser Kingston Lodge No. 16 12/24/2017James C. Campbell Pajarito Lodge No. 66 12/29/2017Mack H. Hendershot Lovington Lodge No. 46 1/1/2018John A. Johnson Hiram Lodge No. 13 1/1/2018Thede L. White Temple Lodge #0006 1/12/2018Alfred Reid Lawrence Eddy Lodge No. 21 1/13/2018Louis Roy Jacobs Cerrillos Lodge No. 19 1/16/2018J. F. ‘Jack’ Martin Montezuma Lodge No.1 1/18/2018Henry Clyde Turner Jr. Chapman Lodge No. 2 1/19/2018Bobby W. Prewit Silver City Lodge No. 8 1/24/2018Francis M. Rhodes Melrose Lodge No. 39 1/24/2018Sims D. Bowers Silver City Lodge No. 8 2/3/2018Patrick Lynn Williams Roswell Lodge No. 18 2/4/2018Billy Sam Parmer Tucumcari Lodge No. 27 2/7/2018James L. Caffey Hobbs Lodge No. 63 2/10/2018Sam Sadberry Jr. Silver City Lodge No. 8 2/18/2018Rony Eugene Simmons Animas Lodge No. 15 2/23/2018Joseph A. Roberts Montezuma Lodge No.1 2/24/2018Marvin A. Young Mimbres Lodge No. 10 2/26/2018Howard L. Terry Socorro Lodge No. 9 3/5/2018Ronald Curtis Kline Clovis Lodge No. 40 3/11/2018James L. Burnett Lovington Lodge No. 46 3/12/2018Steven Henry Phelps San Juan Lodge No. 25 3/12/2018William F Golden III Aztec Lodge No. 3 3/18/2018Orvel Theodore Rozzell Clovis Lodge No. 40 3/26/2018Isaac Lee, Lopez Mesa Lodge No.68 4/2/2018Robert A. Stroud Deming Lodge No. 12 4/11/2018James R. McBride Sr Mesa Lodge No. 68 4/13/2018Thomas F. O’Connell Socorro Lodge No. 9 4/22/2018John E., Commander Ruidoso Lodge No.73 4/23/2018Laurence Kantor Montezuma Lodge No.1 4/23/2018Marion Otto Cox Ruidoso Lodge No. 73 5/1/2018Robert S. Culpepper Animas Lodge No. 15 5/1/2018


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Fellowcraft - 2018

The Northeast Corner - 2018Benjamin Fleming Banks Animas Lodge No. 15 1/16/2018Castulo L. Arcidez Eunice Lodge No. 67 1/18/2018Anthony Martinez Deming Lodge No. 12 1/31/2018Javier Gonzalez Tapia Temple Lodge No. 6 2/8/2018Esteven John Baca Jornada Lodge No. 70 2/21/2018John Eric Chavez Jornada Lodge No. 70 2/21/2018Brian David Hill Temple Lodge No. 6 3/8/2018Johnny Don Powell Sacramento Lodge No. 24 3/8/2018David Brian Cook Eddy Lodge No. 21 3/12/2018James Dale Melvin Eddy Lodge No. 21 3/12/2018Warren Daniel Bronson Estanica Lodge No. 33 3/14/2018Johnny James Gutierrez Temple Lodge No. 6 3/22/2018Jesus H. Dominguez Estancia Lodge No. 33 4/4/2018Taylor Brian Roth Hiram Lodge No. 13 4/4/2018Mario Yanko Palmer Sandia Mtn. Lodge No. 72 4/10/2018Bobby Lee Couch Eunice Lodge No. 67 4/14/2018Kirt Randall Tyree Eunice Lodge No. 67 4/14/2018

Jared Neil Armstrong Eunice Lodge No. 67 2/02/2018James Scott Jones Eunice Lodge No. 67 2/02/2018Zachery Alexander Pells Clovis Lodge No. 40 2/27/2018Thomas Kent Wilson Hobbs Lodge No 63 2/27/2018Paul David Lewis Pajarito Lodge No. 66 3/06/2018Warren Carl Goldenberg Cerrillos Lodge No. 19 4/11/2018Nicholas Kiel Godeny Sandia Mtn. Lodge No. 72 4/17/2018Andrew Porter Hale Sandia Mtn. Lodge No. 72 4/17/2018James William Cline Clovis Lodge No. 40 4/24/2018David Jarry Edgewood Lodge No. 81 4/24/2018

Name Lodge MM Date MM ProficiencyCalvin Russel Baker Eddy Lodge No. 21 1/19/2018 Marcus Lloyd Forbes Jornada Lodge No. 70 1/24/2018 2/14/2018Erik Anthony Young Temple Lodge No. 6 2/22/2018 Jacob Ellis Loree Temple Lodge No. 6 2/22/2018 Xavier-Francisco Vasquez Temple Lodge No. 6 2/23/2018 Adam Smock Sandia Mnt. Lodge No. 72 2/27/2018 Mark Stuart Wolf San Juan Lodge No. 25 2/28/2018 3/27/2018Jacob Ray Howard Eddy Lodge No. 21 3/3/2018 Stephen Paul Bruketta Pajarito Lodge No. 66 3/10/2018 Mark Kevin Smith Pajarito Lodge No. 66 3/10/2018 James Scott Jones Eunice Lodge No. 67 3/24/2018 Jared Neil Armstrong Eunice Lodge No. 67 3/24/2018 Christof Albert Deimer Sandia Mnt. Lodge No. 72 3/27/2018 Joshuah Stephen Cordova Temple Lodge No. 6 3/29/2018 Daniel Keith Colvin Eunice Lodge No. 67 4/28/2018 Archie Ralph Hemken Hobbs Lodge No. 63 5/1/2018

Master Mason - 2018

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25-Year Service AwardsThomas Lee Langdon Clovis Lodge No. 40 1/31/1993Ricky Wayne Coy Eddy Lodge No. 21 2/24/1993Robert Scott Herring Roswell Lodge No. 18 3/9/1993John Richard Corman Eddy Lodge No. 21 3/22/1993Richard Kenneth Rotan Aztec Lodge No. 3 3/24/1993Martin Patrick Starr Montezuma Lodge No. 1 3/27/1993Thomas Lee Denslow Hiram Lodge No. 13 4/5/1993Donald Joe Heacox Demng Lodge No. 12 4/19/1993Kevin Leonard Sharrar Tucumcari Lodge No. 27 4/27/1993Kim Short Eunice Lodge No. 67 5/1/1993Richard Quayle Dysart Mountain Top Daylight Lodge No. 81 5/28/1993David Alan Little Gate City Lodge No. 11 6/1/1993Ronnie Lee Schuman Clovis Lodge No. 40 6/1/1993Gilbert Sherman Saloga Hobbs Lodge No. 63 6/15/1993Shane Utley San Juan Lodge No. 25 6/15/1993Harry Coutee Hobbs Lodge No. 63 6/16/1993Verner Owen Nellsch Bent Lodge No. 42 6/17/1993Ratnakar Dinkar Kulkarni Aztec Lodge No. 3 6/18/1993Rickey S. Dollahan Clovis Lodge No. 40 6/24/1993Noah Shapiro Bent Lodge No. 42 6/24/1993Virgil Lynn Brumbelow Temple Lodge No. 6 6/25/1993John Edward Goewey Zia Daylight Lodge No. 77 6/28/1993Billie Ted Horton Eddy Lodge No. 21 7/9/1993William Lee Jackson Eddy Lodge No. 21 8/3/1993Steven Michael Kokora Clovis Lodge No. 40 8/12/1993William Henry Starrett Felix Lodge No. 29 8/12/1993Dennis D. Anderson Betheda Lodge No. 64 8/12/1993Tyler Keith Young Mesa Lodge No. 68 8/17/1993Thomas M. Vocke San Juan Lodge No. 25 8/19/1993Larry Leigh Metz Aztec Lodge No. 3 8/24/1993Carl Freidrick Kamman Pajarito Lodge No. 66 9/18/1993Arthur Manfred Peterson Temple Lodge No. 6 9/23/1993John S. Townsend Aztec Lodge No. 3 9/28/1993Gilbert Glenn Cheatham Hobbs Lodge No. 63 9/30/1993Richard Paul Oleson Aztec Lodge No. 3 10/5/1993Spencer Kent Emrick Hobbs Lodge No. 63 10/12/1993Patrick Neal Drake Animas Lodge No. 15 10/12/1993Loye Lee Hilton Animas Lodge No. 15 10/12/1993Sgt Chad Troy Miller Clovis Lodge No. 40 10/22/1993John H. Frazier Montezuma Lodge No. 1 11/17/1993Michael Patrick Nace Portales No. 26 11/20/1993Roderick Thomas Kennedy Temple Lodge No. 6 11/20/1993Stephen H. Spitzer Temple Lodge No. 6 11/23/1993Burton J. Brinker Clovis Lodge No. 40 12/15/1993George Carroll Gray Jornada Lodge No. 70 12/16/1933Jeffery K. Hill Temple Lodge No. 6 12/28/1993John D. Bitner Felix Lodge No. 29 12/29/1993James Edmond Braman Estancia Lodge No. 33 12/29/1993William Eugene Smith Estancia Lodge No. 33 1/0/1900

50-Year Service AwardsLeRoy R. Wetsel Union Lodge No. 4 1/16/1968Robert G. Call Temple Lodge No. 6 1/22/1968Adelbert G. Everett Temple Lodge No. 6 2/19/1968Joe C. Barnes Mimbres Lodge No. 10 2/20/1968John R. Smedly Bent Lodge No. 42 2/26/1968John S. Byrd San Juan Lodge No. 25 2/27/1968Danny F. Ketchem Mesa Lodge No. 68 3/14/1968Jack N. Simpson Portales Lodge No. 26 3/20/1968James N. Scrimshire Eunice Lodge No. 67 3/21/1968Glenn C. Lloyd Hiram Lodge No. 13 3/25/1968Leon E. Harbron Socorro Lodge No. 9 3/26/1968Gary Weber Animas Lodge No. 15 4/9/1968William F. Peugh Temple Lodge No. 6 4/10/1968Warren C. Bronson Albuquerque Lodge No. 60 4/22/1968Jerry Ray Stricklin Montezuma Lodge no. 1 4/26/1968Martin L. Irwin Sacramento Lodge No. 24 5/8/1968David Lee Brown Sacramento Lodge No. 24 5/22/1968Jimmie D. Randall Sacramento Lodge No. 24 6/4/1968Marion D. Chrestman Demng Lodge No. 12 6/20/1968Michael J. Uhl Sandia Mountain Lodge No. 72 7/9/1968Finis E. Roberts Union Lodge No. 4 7/11/1968Thomas E. Payne Liberty Lodge No. 51 7/11/1968Raymond N. Flowers Silver City Lodge No. 8 7/23/1968Michael Max Albersmeyer Sacramento Lodge No. 24 7/24/1968George L. Straley Carrizozo Lodge No. 41 8/14/1968James E. Steelman Hiram Lodge No. 13 9/6/1968Harry H. Bright Silver City Lodge No. 8 9/10/1968David L. Carpenter Roswell Lodge No. 18 9/18/1968Frederick W. Erb Chapman Lodge No. 2 9/19/1968Lawrence G. German Chama Lodge No. 17 10/11/1968Charles W. Montjoy Estancia Lodge No. 33 10/23/1968David R. Freelove Chama Lodge No. 17 11/7/1968Donald Jack Scheid Valley Lodge No. 69 11/11/1968Luis Gerardo Sanchez Chapman Lodge No. 2 11/14/1968Charles E. Webster Santa Rita Lodge No. 44 11/19/1968Critt W. Coburn Aztec Lodge No. 3 11/26/1968Phillip W. George Portales Lodge No. 26 11/27/1968James R. McBride Mesa Lodge No. 68 12/12/1968John Curtis Trahan Temple Lodge No. 6 12/19/1968


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Grand Historian

Tyler AndersonGrand Hiistorian

Joab Houghton Memorial Dedicated in Las VegasOn April 7th, in Las Vegas, NM, a memorial was dedicated to WB Joab Houghton, Chief Justice of the provisional government of New Mexico, 1846-1851. Members of Lodges from across the Jurisdiction came and enjoyed the monthly charity fundraiser breakfast at Chapman Lodge No.2 before the program began. The Lodge of Research of New Mexico opened in the hall of Chapman for a regular communication and went immediately to refreshment, so that a large number of visitors from the community, as well as a number of honored guests, could enter the Lodge and enjoy the presentations on the life and times of Houghton.Grand Historian Emeritus David Millis, acting as MC for the event, was joined by honored guests Jim Houghton, great-great-nephew of Joab Houghton, New Mexico State Historian

Dr. Rick Hendricks, and New Mexico Historical Society President Dennis Reinhartz. Short talks were given by WB Millis, Mr. Houghton, and others. Following the presentations at the Lodge, the crowd proceeded to the historic Montefiore Cemetery where a short ritual was performed to dedicate the new memorial. Houghton was serving as the diplomatic consul to the Mexican Government in Santa Fe when the Mexican-Amer-ican War broke out. Shortly after, American troops arrived from Missouri along the Santa Fe Trail, and Houghton was named Chief Justice of the interim administration. The following year, in 1847, the Taos Revolt severely tested American rule in the territory. With the revolt crushed and relative peace and stability restored, Houghton found himself presiding over the trials of the conspirators. He would later serve again as a Supreme Court Justice during the Territorial period.The Worshipful Brother was an active member of the fraternity throughout most of his life. He was a member, at different times, of Montezuma, Chapman, and Union Lodges, and was a charter member of Aztec Lodge. He twice served as Master of Montezuma Lodge which was at that time numbered 109 under a charter from the Grand Lodge of Missouri.Houghton died in 1879 and was buried in the Masonic yard at Montefiore, but his exact gravesite seems to have never been properly marked—or his gravestone might have been lost over time. Through the research and work of WB Millis and Jim Houghton, the most probable location of WB Joab’s final resting place had been determined, and a marble foundation stone for the impending memorial was secured in place prior to the celebration.In a ceremony very similar to a cornerstone laying, MWB Hathaway and several of his officers, surrounded by Brothers from across the state, dedicated the stone with corn, wine, and oil, and used symbolic tools to prove that the memorial stone foundation was square, level, and plumb. The symbolic meanings of the ritual were explained to the assembled crowd. The final monument will be installed soon.Tyler AndersonGrand Historian


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At the Houghton Memorial Site

WB Dean Scoggin, Master of Chapman No.2, receives a gift of Joab Houghton keepsakes from Mr. Jim Hough-ton at the Hall of Chapman Lodge No.2, Las Vegas, NM, April 7, 2018 Photo credit: Alicia McKenzie

MW Adam Hathaway and his officers with a crowd of Brothers from all over the state, assembled at the site of the Joab Houghton Memorial, Montefiore Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM, April 7, 2018

Photo credit: Alicia McKenzie


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New Mexico Grand Lodge Youth CommitteeWith time comes change. After several years leading the Youth Committee, Brother Bruce Bailey is stepping down as chairman. Bruce has been known as Dad Bailey to countless youth in numerous states across the country. As the new Chairman I have some very big shoes to fill. The Committee is still active trying to help the youth groups throughout New Mexico. There are some new faces on the committee this year. The voting members of the committee this year are:Bro. Eric Moses, Sandoval Lodge No. 76, ChairmanBro. Michael Blagrave, Mesa Lodge No. 68Bro. James N. Christopher, Sandia Mountain Lodge No. 72WB Jeff Satterfield, Hiram Lodge No. 13WB Tony Sanford, Temple Lodge No. 6Bro. Keith Henry, Hiram Lodge No. 13/Edgewood Lodge No. 82WB Robert Glass, San Juan Lodge No. 25WB Scott Jaquith, Montezuma Lodge No. 1/Cerrillos Lodge No. 19Bro. Nahitt Padilla, Jornada Lodge No. 70Welcome to the work Brothers!The spring has been full of Initiations, Installations and many fun events. The upcoming summer will be busy as always. The Rainbow Girls will hold their Grand Assembly in Albuquerque June and representatives will be traveling to the Grand Assembly in Virginia in late July. The DeMolay State Convention will be in July along with attending the Great Plains DeMolay Leadership Con-ference in Oklahoma. The Job’s Daughters will be sending a very large group to their Supreme Session in Utah this year.Fraternally,Eric N. MosesChairmanNew Mexico Grand Lodge Youth Committee


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Wow, has it already been 2 months? The PR committee hit the ground running when MWB Adam requested me to chair the Public Relations Committee at the Annual Communication in March. My goals this year include (1) revamping the website, (2) increasing our web presence through social media, and (3) make it easier for people in general to find our lodges and connect with Freemasonry in the state of New Mexico.My first goal, to revamp the website, was complete within 10 days. While not everything is finished on the web-site, we now have a clean, highly functional website providing information for brethren and non-masons alike. The next update to the website will be a lodge locator. This facilitates my third goal of making it easier for people in general to find our lodges and connect with Freemasonry in the state of New Mexico. This is something built by MORI, so it has taken a bit longer than expected to work out all the details; however, this will be an amazing addition to our website once it is added in the coming weeks.

My second goal for this year, increasing our web presence through social media, has been facilitated by Facebook and Instagram. RWB Steve Almager and I have been posting daily on both Instagram and Facebook. Posting daily is something we believed would bring relevant content to the pages thus keeping our page up-to-date and useful. As you can see, our posts have reached more people in the last three months than the majority of the last year. We are also doing promotions on our Facebook for MASONICon 2018, on June 8th and 9th, and to target those interested in Freemasonry in New Mexico. These promotions are an inexpensive way to reach a targeted audience. Our daily posts have also increased the number of likes we have on our page. We have seen a 12% increase since we started posting daily. It should be noted that these likes to our page were all individuals in New Mexico so we are increasing our presence in our state.

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The Instagram page was started in March and has seen fantastic results. I highly recommend you use Instagram if you can because you can post simultaneously on both Instagram and Facebook, thereby reach-ing more people. These are the results do not cover the last two months in full, but you can see the impact we have had with our posts. These are all non-paid, so with persistence we have created a major following in a short amount of time.I will be discussing Web Presence and Social Media Management for Lodges on Friday and Saturday at MA-SONICon. This is a session you will not want to miss as I will give you things that work, do not work, and best practices associated with social media and web presence for your lodge in particular.My last goal for this year, to make it easier for people in general to find our lodges and connect with Freemasonry in the state of New Mexico, is being facilitated by the lodge locator on our website and having all of our lodges easy to find by typing “masonic lodge near me” in Google. We have been working on this, and will continue to work on this, as it is a process to complete. However, we have noticed that many lodges do not even show up when we type them into Google which could be causing us to lose potential members and visiting brethren who would like to visit a lodge while on vacation, travelling for work, or relocating. I hope to see you at MASONICon 2018 on June 8th and 9th, as I will be able to answer any and all questions regarding Public Relations. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at [email protected]. T. MannisChairmanPublic Relations Committee


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The Montezuma Lodge brothers worked on Saturday, May 19th to assist the Fairview Cemetery Association to clean up the cemetery by working on the most urgent tasks identified by the Fairview Cemetery Association.The headstone that we are pictured in front of is that of Most Worshipful Brother Maximilian Frost, 33°. MWB Frost was a Past Master of Montezuma Lodge No. 1, editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican, the eighth Grand Mas-ter of Masons in New Mexico, and Deputy to the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. MWB Frost was raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason on August 10, 1877 at the first session of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Montezuma Lodge No. 1 Cleanup Party at Fairview Cemetery

Photo information: from left to right, are Brother Junior Warden Jee Hwang; Right Worshipful Brother Yudi Wong, PM; Worshipful Master Scott Jaquith, PM (kneeling); Right Worshipful Brother Doug Ottersberg, PM (kneeling); Right Worshipful Brother John Adams, PM; Brother Junior Deacon Chuck Hannaford; and Brother Senior Deacon Michael Mulligan.


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Pajarito Lodge No. 66 hosted the Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament held on April 21, 2018. Shown on this pages are several scenes from that competition.

Pajarito Lodge No. 66 hosts Chess Tournament


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Second Annual Land Of Enchantment Statewide York Rite FestivalJuly 27-28, 2018, marks the date for the 2nd Annual Land of Enchantment Statewide York Rite Festival. This follows a very successful inaugural 1st Annual Festival in August 2017, when 29 Candidates participated. The Festival will again be held in Santa Fe at the Scottish Rite/Montezuma Lodge complex at 463 Paseo de Per-alta. All Chapter and Council Degrees and the Commandery Orders will be given over the two day Festival.Registration forms are available from your local York Rite Body: Farmington, Dennis Herman, 505.330.2930; Gal-lup, Robert Keene, 505.615.8053; Las Cruces, Clayton Kuehn, 813.610.0716; Hobbs, Bob Clark, 575.390.6921; Clovis, Gerhard Pulz, 575.763.4373; Santa Fe, Dennis Detrow, 505.350.3430; Albuquerque, Arland Blackburn, 505.884.2737.Petitions must be submitted to your local Body before registering for the Festival.Accommodations are available in the Scottish Rite dormitory, and RV hookups available on the Temple property for a small donation.Fred KelloggRegistrar 505.463.7180

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