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NEW PRICE $99,000 FOR 5.22 ACRES—On Windmill Trail, Placitas Ranchettes. Some utilities in the road. Exquisite views. Horses allowed. 505-440-9586. EXP Realty. [email protected]. PLACITAS HOME FOR SALE: PLACITAS TRAILS BEAUTY—3,300SF+, 2 Master suites, swimming pool. 2.88 acres. Separate studio/shop. 505-440-9586. EXP Realty. [email protected]. PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—1.5 acres in the village of Placitas. Some utilities in road. Beautiful Views. Great Location. 505-440-9586 EXP Realty. Nancy.Ullery@expre- alty.com. TWO ACRE PARCEL WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF SANDIAS AND MONTEZUMA RIDGE—Great southern exposure, well with pump, underground utili- ties to property line including natural gas. Just off paved road. Some restrictions. $63,000. Rio Sierra Realty 867- 2011. Joan/681-7574 or Kendra/269-1279. SMALL UPDATED ADOBE HOME FOR SALE—In the Village of Placitas on .44 acre. Also included a smaller adobe building that needs updating. Call Nancy 505-440- 9586 for info. EXP Realty [email protected]. Page 28 • AUGUST 2016 • Sandoval Signpost • Serving the community since 1988 SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEW! $70,000—1.7 Acre lot. Community water system. Convenient. Paved roads. Horses allowed. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Janice 250-6946. —“FOR SALES—HOMES/LAND,” continued next page —“FOR SALES—HOMES/LAND,” continued next column FOR SALE: HOMES / LAND CONTINUED PIANO, GUITAR OR VOICE LESSONS!—Professional pianist and award-winning singer/songwriter in Placitas with over 30 years experience performing and teaching. You choose songs and style! Beginner to Professional lev- els. Quick results and most importantly always FUN! Call Rog Bates—919-604-5488. S IGNPOST CLASSES ALL CREATURES PETSITTING. Loving, fun care. Vacation, business, emergencies. Placitas/Bernalillo. Call Karen at 977-0426. To PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, email your ad or questions to: [email protected] (Includes a free posting on the Signpost website.) For further information, visit: www.sandovalsignpost.com to view ad rates or call the Signpost office at 505-867-3810. P LACITAS • B ERNALILLO • S ANDOVAL C OUNTY , N EW M EXICO CLASSIFIEDS ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES ~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~ ~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~ A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR LOST & FOUND PETS. Listings are free and published in the Signpost. Call Dave867-6135 WILDLIFE RESCUE—Call 505-344-2500. An all-volunteer wildlife rescue program to assist injured or orphaned wildlife. A service of the Rio Grande Nature Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. SANDOVAL 1.800.DoodyCalls (366.3922 www.DoodyCalls.com We Scoop Poop! PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICE IN-HOME PET CARE Serving Placitas, Rio Rancho & Far North East Albuquerque PET SITTING PET WASTE REMOVAL {505} 440-0875 Insured/Bonded [email protected] C LEANING S ERVICES DESERT FLOWER CARPET & STEAM CLEANING CARPET AND FURNITURE SPECIALISTS We steam clean wool and silk area rugs, too, plus your tile, grout and stone 867-4493 www.desertflowercleancarpets.com ROSA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE, LLC ~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~ Licensed • Free Estimates References Provided 379-8652 990-2053 Camp Pa sitive Where your dog can come stay and play Offering day camp and overnights at our home. 150 Camino de la Rosa Castilla Phone: 867-4408 Make a reservation for your pup to come play with us. Now Open in Placitas Bridget Cobb—Proprietor PLACITAS HOUSEKEEPING Local resident • 25 years experience References provided • Placitas area Call Lesia Graham — 771-9457 See Class Schedule: www.coachalsdrivingschool.com BERNALILLO: 148 Spartan Alley (High School) 87004 ABQ: 1776 Montaño NW (Unser Racing Museum) 87107 Al W. Guadagnoli, Owner • Classroom & Driving Instructor PO Box 1751, Bernalillo NM 87004 (505) 771-8334 Fax: 888-387-7119 “Building a Community of SAFE DRIVERS...for LIFE” 1.4 ACRES! OWNER FINANCING—Minutes to I-25, quiet location. Great Sandia and mesa views! All utilities. $68,000. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Janice 250-6946. RANCHOS DE PLACITAS LARGE LOT WITH LARGE VIEWS BORDERING BLM LAND—2,200+ SF with rus- tic vigas, brick floors, and many updates. Now $348,000. Porter Dees 263-3662. La Puerta Real Estate Services, LLC 867-3388. PRICE REDUCTION ON THIS IMMACULATELY CARED FOR ONE-OWNER HOME—Fabulous views, great room design, 3BRs plus a study, custom kitchen with granite counters, and walled backyard. Now $429,900. Porter Dees 263-3662. La Puerta Real Estate Services, LLC 867-3388. NON-LETHAL SNAKE REMOVAL ~ ~ ~ Any kind of snake ~ ~ ~ Donations accepted for payment. Call Moises—321-3600 Dr. Jill Sullivan Owner Under New Ownership! Formerly Bernalillo Animal Clinic Dr. Megan Tatoris Associate Veterinarian 961 Camino del Pueblo Bernalillo, NM 87004 505-867-4575 [email protected] bernalillopetcarecenter.com Like us on Facebook! BERNALILLO Pet Care Center FOR SALE: HOMES/LAND PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—92 acres 2-1/2 miles north of Hwy 165 GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL email: [email protected] or call Laura Tweed Realtor 505-463-4766

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Page 1: PLACITAS • BERNALILLO • SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO S · MASSAGE THERAPY CRANIOSACRAL LYMPH DRAINAGE Tranquil Fragrance-free Environment CATE A. CLARK LMT #4607 † CMLDT †

NEW PRICE $99,000 FOR 5.22 ACRES—On WindmillTrail, Placitas Ranchettes. Some utilities in the road.Exquisite views. Horses allowed. 505-440-9586. EXPRealty. [email protected].

PLACITAS HOME FOR SALE: PLACITAS TRAILSBEAUTY—3,300SF+, 2 Master suites, swimming pool.2.88 acres. Separate studio/shop. 505-440-9586. EXPRealty. [email protected].

PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—1.5 acres in the village ofPlacitas. Some utilities in road. Beautiful Views. GreatLocation. 505-440-9586 EXP Realty. [email protected].

TWO ACRE PARCEL WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWSOF SANDIAS AND MONTEZUMA RIDGE—Greatsouthern exposure, well with pump, underground utili-ties to property line including natural gas. Just off pavedroad. Some restrictions. $63,000. Rio Sierra Realty 867-2011. Joan/681-7574 or Kendra/269-1279.

SMALL UPDATED ADOBE HOME FOR SALE—In theVillage of Placitas on .44 acre. Also included a smalleradobe building that needs updating. Call Nancy 505-440-9586 for info. EXP Realty [email protected].

Page 28 • AUGUST 2016 • Sandoval Signpost • Serving the community since 1988

SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEW! $70,000—1.7 Acre lot.Community water system. Convenient. Paved roads.Horses allowed. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Janice 250-6946.

—“FOR SALES—HOMES/LAND,” continued next page—“FOR SALES—HOMES/LAND,” continued next column

FOR SALE: HOMES / LAND—CONTINUEDPIANO, GUITAR OR VOICE LESSONS!—Professional

pianist and award-winning singer/songwriter in Placitaswith over 30 years experience performing and teaching.You choose songs and style! Beginner to Professional lev-els. Quick results and most importantly always FUN! CallRog Bates—919-604-5488.

SIGNPOSTCLASSES

ALL CREATURES PETSITTING. Loving, fun care. Vacation, business, emergencies. Placitas/Bernalillo. Call Karen at 977-0426.

To PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, email your ad or questions to:[email protected]

(Includes a free posting on the Signpost website.)For further information, visit: www.sandovalsignpost.com to view ad rates or call the Signpost office at 505-867-3810.

P L A C I T A S • B E R N A L I L L O • S A N D O V A L C O U N T Y , N E W M E X I C O

C L A S S I F I E D S

ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES

~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR LOST & FOUND PETS.

Listings are free and published in the Signpost.

Call Dave—867-6135

WILDLIFE RESCUE—Call 505-344-2500. An all-volunteer wildlife rescue program to assist injured or orphaned wildlife. A service of the Rio Grande Nature

Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

S A N D O V A L

1.800.DoodyCalls (366.3922www.DoodyCalls.com

We Scoop Poop!

PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICEIN-HOME PET CARE

Serving Placitas, Rio Rancho & Far NorthEast Albuquerque

PET SITTINGPET WASTE REMOVAL

{505} 440-0875Insured/Bonded

[email protected]

CLEANING SERVICES

DESERT FLOWER CARPET & STEAM CLEANINGCARPET AND FURNITURE SPECIALISTS

We steam clean wool and silk area rugs, too, plus your tile, grout and stone

867-4493 • www.desertflowercleancarpets.com

ROSA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE, LLC~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~

Licensed • Free EstimatesReferences Provided

379-8652 • 990-2053

Camp Pa sitiveWhere your dog can come stay and play

Offering day camp and overnights at our home.150 Camino de la Rosa CastillaPhone: 867-4408

Make a reservation for your pup to come play with us.

Now Open in Placitas Bridget Cobb—Proprietor

PLACITAS HOUSEKEEPING

Local resident • 25 years experienceReferences provided • Placitas area

Call Lesia Graham — 771-9457

S e e C l a s s S c h e d u l e : www.coachalsdrivingschool.com

BERNALILLO: 148 Spartan Alley (High School) 87004ABQ: 1776 Montaño NW (Unser Racing Museum) 87107

Al W. Guadagnoli, Owner • Classroom & Driving InstructorPO Box 1751, Bernalillo NM 87004

(505) 771-8334 • Fax: 888-387-7119

“Building a Community of SAFE DRIVERS...for LIFE”

1.4 ACRES! OWNER FINANCING—Minutes to I-25,quiet location. Great Sandia and mesa views! All utilities.$68,000. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Janice 250-6946.

RANCHOS DE PLACITAS LARGE LOT WITH LARGEVIEWS BORDERING BLM LAND—2,200+ SF with rus-tic vigas, brick floors, and many updates. Now $348,000.Porter Dees 263-3662. La Puerta Real Estate Services, LLC867-3388.

PRICE REDUCTION ON THIS IMMACULATELYCARED FOR ONE-OWNER HOME—Fabulous views,great room design, 3BRs plus a study, custom kitchenwith granite counters, and walled backyard. Now$429,900. Porter Dees 263-3662. La Puerta Real EstateServices, LLC 867-3388.

NON-LETHAL SNAKE REMOVAL~ ~ ~ Any kind of snake ~ ~ ~

Donations accepted for payment. Call Moises—321-3600

Dr. Jill SullivanOwner

Under New Ownership!Formerly Bernalillo Animal Clinic

Dr. Megan TatorisAssociate Veterinarian

961 Camino del PuebloBernalillo, NM 87004

505-867-4575

[email protected]

Like us on Facebook!

BERNALILLOPet Care Center

FOR SALE: HOMES/LAND

PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—92 acres 2-1/2 miles north of Hwy 165

GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALemail: [email protected]

or call Laura Tweed Realtor 505-463-4766

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We offer a wide range of herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, and are currently

in network with most major insurance policies.

438 S. Camino del Pueblo • Bernalillo NM 87004

505-867-5911foothillsacupuncture@gmail.comwww.nmfoothillsacupuncture.com

Better health starts here!

FOREVERBLOOM—A HORTICULTURE AND ARBORICULTURE BUSINESS. Services include: Consulting, landscape design, plant care, pre-purchase inspection and selection. Disease and pest infestation control. Tree appraisals and landscape restoration. 30 yrs. exp. Please give me a call—Virginia Escamilla at505-379-8890.

Tom MankowskyLAWN SPRINKLERS

Repairs / Installation • 892-7215 or 250-0301

Lic.#29769

We’re specialists in Landscaping & Outdoor Living

If you can imagine it, we can create it.

Call 221-8052 for free estimateReferences/Pictures on Request • www.nmlandscaping.com

Licensed/Bonded/Insured/Lic. #60178A-Rating - Angie’s List • AAA - Better Business Bureau

Sprinkler & Drip Systems Concrete, Flagstone & Brick Work

Block Walls & Stucco Work • Additions & Remodels Kiva Fireplaces, Banco Seating, Outdoor Kitchens

Portals, Patio Covers, Decks, Retaining Walls Terracing , Sod, Gravel & Planting

W H E L C H E L & G L E A S O NLandscaping and Construction Co.

is offering LOCAL DISCOUNTS!SAVE 10% off our already competitive priceswhen you MENTION this SIGNPOST AD!

IT’S a great time to SAVE MONEY on Landscaping, Concrete Work, Paved Patios,

Patio Covers, Gravel Work & more!

Sandoval Signpost • Serving the community since 1988 • AUGUST 2016 • Page 29

HEALTH / SPIRIT / BEAUTY

—“GROUND WORK / LANDSCAPING,” continued next column

—“HEALTH/SPIRIT/BEAUTY,” continued next page

FOR SALE: HOMES / LAND—CONTINUED

GROUND WORK / LANDSCAPING

GROUND WORK / LANDSCAPING—CONTINUED

BODYSHOP MASSAGE Sports Massage & Deep Tissue Therapist

Annette Jacks (LMT)Call 970.903.2213

SPECIALIZING IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSEL-ING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT—SharaMoscinska, MA, LPCC and the Placitas Healing Center,LLC have been providing quality therapy services forthe greater Placitas area for over 7 years. Convenientlylocated just east of The Merc, we accept most insuranceand offer a complimentary 45-minute consultation. Formore information, please call us at 505-385-1932 or visitour website at www.wegetbetter.com.

PLACITAS—4-ACRE LOT $84,900—Spacious lot withminimal covenants, just 5 miles from I-25. Includes natu-ral gas, water, electric, phone and cable. Paved road.Views of Sandias, Cabezon & sunsets! Financing avail-able with 20% down. Call Dave Harper at Placitas Realty867-8000.

BERNALILLO—ADOBE ON 1 ACRE—2,781 sq. ft.adobe with beams in every room. Asking $379,000. Plac-itas Realty, Dave Harper 867-8000 or 263-2266.

PLACITAS—$325,000—Pueblo-style 3-bedroom on 2acres, just 5 miles from I-25. Southwest-style 3-bedroom,2-bath with 2-car garage, exposed beams, kiva fireplace,refrigerated air, new roof and community water! DaveHarper, Placitas Realty 867-8000 or 263-2266.

ADOBE IN PLACITAS—Convenient Adobe on 2 (level)acres with beams in every room and big Sandia views!2,740 sq. ft. passive solar 3BR home plus 1,035 sq. ft.garage/workshop/studio! Lot can be divided!!! $400,000.Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave Harper 263-2266.

FOR SALE: PROPANE HEATER, WILLIAMS BRAND—Direct exterior vent included. Model 650 DVX-R LPG.Almost unused, great condition, but un-needed. Worth$1,000, Asking $500 or B.O. 505-771-0645.

40 ANASAZI TRAILS LOOP ESTATE SALE IN PLAC-ITAS—All house furnishings (sofas, chairs, TV, desk,satee, buffet, 8 Ernest Thompson chairs, art, sculpture,glass, jewelry, pottery, dishes tools. All for sale: August12, 13, 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Cash only.

❊ High and Dry Landscapes ❊We plant for privacy, wildlife, and color. Drainage and erosion

issues are solved with lush, water-conservative habitat gardens. We offer site-specific solutions for rain-water harvesting

using self-seeding native plants and beautiful rock berms.

20 years serving Sandoval County • Free consultations

Call Sally at 1-505-465-2432 or (c.) 505-695-0243

A-1 QUALITY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS

RAILROAD TIES: 1-9 ft., Bundled SpecialsDECORATIVE GRAVEL: SF Brown, Santa Ana Tan, Cobble Stone, Desert Rose, Crusher FinesLANDSCAPING MATERIALS: Fill Dirt, Top Soil, Sand, Plant Mix, Bobcat Services & much more

U-PICK UP OR WE DELIVER

Call 242-81813134 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque

All major credit cards accepted. We sell Firewood, too.

Thank you for your support of Signpost advertisers.

ACRE LOT—NO RESTRICTIONS $52,000—Convenient1-acre lot in Placitas with utilities, located less than 3miles from I-25. Includes water, electric, phone and cable.Close to National Forest. Placitas Realty 867-8000 DaveHarper.

BLOOMING NATIVE GARDENSProfessional design, installation, landscape maintenance

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN NATIVE & NON-NATIVE PLANTS

Also install and service irrigation and water features.10%Off for Monthly and/or

One-Time MaintenanceVisit our website: bloomingnativegardens.com

Recommended by Angie’s List • Call 505-440-0875

MASSAGE THERAPYCRANIOSACRAL

LYMPH DRAINAGETranquil Fragrance-free Environment

CATE A. CLARKLMT #4607 • CMLDT • ABMP • BCTMB

25 years experience

riverstonecate.com • 505-401-4015

BodyShop—Treat Your Feet w/ Reflexology75-min. session includes 15-min. mineral foot soak and

head-neck-shoulder massage, plus 1 hr. foot reflexology. Call Evelyn Clark LMT (#4354) 505-670-5683

PLACITAS CHIROPRACTIC505-620-3312

Dr. Mary Lou Skelton

FOR SALE: MISCELLANEOUS

DALE’S TREE SERVICE—Pruning, removals, stumps,hauling and mowing. 28 years experience. Dale Roberts,505-473-4129 or 505-977-1981.

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O'HARA PAINTING—Quality craftsmanship. Profes-sional service. Clean and efficient. Low VOC paint products. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Check refer-ences at: ohara-painting.com. Call Kieran O'Hara for afree estimate. 505-699-6253 (land lines: dial 505).

PROFESSIONAL STRIPPER—Refinish and repairwooden and iron beds, staircases, windows, doors. Sealbrick and Saltillo tile floors, adobe. Paint or oil gates,fences, latillas, decks. Unstick doors, clean house, do yardwork, water while you are out of town. Call Lynette at804-8482.

PART-TIME HANDY-PERSON—16 hours/week,$10.00/hour. Repair and maintain wooden self-storagebuildings. General construction skills required (trim work,painting, roofing). Must have valid driver's license. Callbetween 11am-4pm. Bernalillo Storage—867-3400.

THE PROFESSIONALSExperienced • Licensed • Insured • Bonded

Custom Remodeling • Home Safety ModificationsRestoration & More • NM Contractor’s Lic. #81608

Bernie & ElaineOffice (505) 771-8204 • www.bandehomerepair.com

B & E HOME REPAIR, INC.

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SERVICES

—“SERVICES,” continued next page

SIGNPOST

CLASSIFIED ADS—CONTINUED—

RECYCLING

RENT / LEASE

WEED LAW FIRM LLCL. Darlene Weed, Attorney at Law

IN NEED? CALL WEED—505-273-0875157 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Bernalillo, NM 87004

High NoonPest Control

505-269-0603

DAVID PERKINS • LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

• No Long-term Contracts• Rodent Exclusion • Snake Controlwww.HighNoonPestControl.com

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(505) 250-6646Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Painting byUnited ServicesCommercial • Residential

Interior • ExteriorFlooring • Cabinetry TrimStucco & Drywall Repairs

PlacitasPool & Spa Service

CompleteService • Repair • Maintenance

797-9680Clip This Ad and Place on Refrigerator for Future Reference

✃ Pool & Spa Techs

HELP WANTED

PLACITAS FOR LEASE: RANCHO DE PLACITASHOME—At 17 Lariat Road. 3 to 4 bed., 3 bath, 2,900 SF,3.64 Acres. Interested in REC or Rent to Own. 505 -440-9586. EXP Realty. [email protected].

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT as a personal assistant in a home environment. Experience in yard maintenance, furniture repair,

home repair, packing, painting, pet care, errands, decorating,sewing, and gate repair. I’m honest, reliable, prompt, creative, hardworking. Full- or part-time—Call Lynette 505-804-8482

OFFICES FOR RENT IN BERNALILLOTwo offices available: Utilities included.

Conveniently located Exit 242 or 240 off I-25. Call PHILLIP at 771-1003.

PLACITAS RECYCLING CENTEROpen: Saturdays • 8:00–11:00 a.m.

www.placitasrecycling.org

PEARL MECHANICAL,LLC

[email protected] www.pearlmechanical.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Al Trujillo1273 S. Camino del PuebloBernalillo, NM 87004Lic. #352883

Bus. 505-867-0292Cell. 505-263-0776Fax. 505-867-6389

HEALTH / SPIRIT / BEAUTY

—CONTINUED

Tibetan Cranial Sessions by appt.Tibetan Cranial info, visit: www.atmabodhyoga.com

Caregiver25 years experienceexcellent references

elderly/disabled/childrenwill work in your home

Available Sun. thru Sat. • 7 Days A Week(505) 867-9092 HOME • (505) 220-1167 CELL

Brand New—TWO OFFICES FOR RENT IN BERNALILLO BEHIND THE SUPER-WALMART

• Suite "D"—1,642 sq.ft.Waiting to be built out to your wishes!

• Suite "C"—6 offices still available137 sq.ft.-150 sq.ft. with common area of 1,230 sq.ft.

two bathrooms, kitchen, and waiting area; H2O included; utilities prorated.

Call 505-867-6670.

CEMENT • STUCCO • ROOFING• CINDER BLOCK WORK •

20 Years Experience

Call anytime for free estimate505-328-6211

Raul Balderrema4704 Rincon Place NW, Abq 87105

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“SUMMER” A STEREOGRAM BY GARY PRIESTER

KEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICESCALL Ken Shepperd—321-5439

Serving Placitas / Bernalillo / Rio Rancho

Sandoval Signpost • Serving the community since 1988 • AUGUST 2016 • Page 31

SERVICES —CONTINUED

Gutierrez Custom Metal

Call Joe Gutierrez at 363-2005

❖ Add a custom look to your home’s existingwrought iron • Headache rack, Gates, etc.❖ Endless Designs❖ Wrought Iron Service Available

TO VIEW THE STEREOGRAM: Hold the image close to your wide open eyes and look “through” the image, not focusing on it.Pull the image slowly away, sometimes about 12 inches. Let your brain work to see the image in 3D. Visit:

facebook.com/Eyetricks3DStereograms to see images that change each week, or visit: eyetricks-3d-stereograms.com.

See the hidden image in this month’s Stereogram at: sandovalsignpost.com

RING BRICK & STONE

RingBrick.com • 891-0943 • Doug Ring

BRICK FLOOR REFINISHING, CLEANING & WAXINGNEW FLOOR INSTALLATION & REPAIR

EXPERT ARTISTIC DESIGN

35 YRS. EXPERIENCE—exclusively in Brick & Stone Floors, in Placitas and ABQ Metro Area

Use our products for beautiful brick floors:RING BRICK FLOOR KEEPER—Shine & enhanced color

RING SEALER—Seals & protects new floors

PLUTO PLUS ONE YEAR

It is hard to believe that it was just a yearago, on July 14, 2015, that New Horizonsswept past Pluto. It has taken almost thatlong to transmit the data the spacecraftgathered during that brief encounter. So,what have we learned, and what is stillpuzzling as planetary scientists pour overthe data?

Before New Horizons, Pluto wasexpected to be a dead, cold, inert ball ofices. Scientists expected to learn muchabout the origins of our solar system fromsuch a pristine object by looking at its icesand their compositions. Ironically, it may bedwarf minor planets that yield the mostinformation about how we got here.

As usual, the experts were confoundedeven before the closest approach. Imagesstarted showing geologic features on thesurface as the spacecraft approached thatwere never expected. S. Alan Stern, the mis-sion’s principal investigator, said of theexperience, “It’s much more complex thanpeople, ourselves as experts included,expected. It rivals Mars.”

“You’d expect to see a boring crateredball,” said William M. Grundy of LowellObservatory in Arizona, who leads theteam analyzing the composition of Pluto’ssurface.

The first shock was seeing a smoothheart-shaped region, now called Tombaugh

Regio after New Mexican Clyde Tombaugh, the discovererof Pluto. One side of the region is covered in nitrogen ice(which freezes at -346°F), the other with methane ice(which freezes at -295.6°F). There were few craters in theregion indicating ongoing processes to reshape the area andcover up the impacts.

New evidence also finds that Pluto probably had, andlikely still has, a subsurface water ocean. The cracks seenacross the landscape are indicative of the planet slowlyfreezing. Since water expands as it freezes, the surface ofPluto has also expanded and cracked. Other indications aremountains of water ice, as high as 11,000 feet high. Whilemuch of the surface is nitrogen and methane ices, water iceacts like bed rock here on Earth. At Pluto’s frigid tempera-tures, somewhere between -400°F and -360°F, ice is veryhard.

There are also blocks of water ice jamming together toform mountains. These may be similar to icebergs on Earth,except the icebergs are floating on a denser sea of nitrogenice.

A mountain, named Wright Mons, is somewhat con-founding. It rises two miles above the terrain, spans ninetymiles across and has a hole at the center. Wright Mons isthought to be a volcano spewing not hot lava, but nitrogen.If nitrogen is transported deep enough underground, thewarmer water ice would melt the nitrogen and create thevolcano as the nitrogen erupts to the surface.

Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, is half the size of Pluto. Yetthe moon is much less dense, indicating it is mostly waterice and much less of the other ices. As Charon cooled andfroze, it too expanded and left a gaping six hundred mile-long crack on its surface.

The rest of Pluto’s tiny moons, four small ones, spinwildly as they orbit, likely created in a collision between aninfant Pluto and similar sized object. This collision createdthe dwarf planet and all of its moons. Finally, Pluto has onething in common with Earth: a blue sky.

NEW HORIZONS

The spacecraft that flew past Pluto in July of last year isnow on a new mission. Extended through at least 2019,when New Horizons will encounter 2014 MU69—just thirtymiles wide and probably more pristine. Along the way, wemay get a long-range view of dwarf planet Eris and per-haps many smaller bodies. New Horizons has a lot left toshow us.

August night sky—CHARLIE CHRISTMANN

Night Sky

A group of exceptional master artesans

in collaboration, turning ideas into reality.

ANGELFLYTE STUDIOS, llc, Algodones, NM

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HOMEOWNERS’ HANDYMAN SERVICES—Carpentry,decks, doors, landscaping, painting, tile, windows. Freeestimates. Call 505-313-1929.