C L A S S E S

PIANO LESSONS AND MUSIC THEORY. Elementaryto intermediate level. BA Music UNM, Member MTNA.Call Clara Young at 867-3794.

ADULTS—HAVE SOME FUN AND LEARN LATINDANCE (Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata, Cumbia) atthe Range Café in Bernalillo, every Wednesday night,6:30-7:30 p.m. $10 per session. No partner or pre-registra-tion required. Questions? Call Frances Lujan at 836-7579.

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ALL ADOBE PLACITAS TRAILS HOME—www.9SageHillDrPlacitas.com. 3200sf with attached guesthouse $419,000. Heartland New Mexico, llc. 505-867-4077.

ENCHANTED HILLS CHARMER—5521 Sandoval DrNE Rio Rancho. 3 bed, 2ba, 3 cg, RV Parking. Large land-scaped lot, $245,000. www.5521Sandoval.com. HeartlandNew Mexico, llc. 505-867-4077.

LAND FOR SALE: 2 Lots in Sundance Mesa: One onSunset Mesa is 1.18 acres w/great views & an easy build-ing site w/a driveway already roughed in. One on SantaAna Loop is .9 acres also w/great views & a drivewayroughed in at below appraised value. Lot in AnasaziMeadows is 1.37 Acres w/a paved driveway and greatviews. Lot in Ranchos de Placitas is 4.76 acres w/hugeopen mesa, Cabezon & Sangre de Cristo views w/an easybuilding site and it’s a horse property. Call Sandy Polingfor details: (cell) 250-0879. La Puerta Real Estate Services,LLC. 867-3388.

FOR SALE: HOMES/LAND

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TWO BIT FARM AND TACK REPAIR. Horse boarding, training, and sales.

Manure delivery available. www.twobitfarm.com or 867-9139

~ 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

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

S A N D O V A L

To PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, email your ad or questions to: email@sandovalsignpost.com (Includes a free posting on the Signpost Web site.)For further information, visit: www.sandovalsignpost.com to view ad rates orcall the Signpost office at 505-867-3810.

PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICEIN-HOME PET CARE

Serving Placitas, Rio Rancho & Far NorthEast Albuquerque

PET SITTINGPET WASTE REMOVAL

{505} 440-0875Insured/Bonded

PawsNClaws02@gmail.com

PET SITTING. VIP! A Very Important Pet, like yours, de-serves quality care, like ours. Animal People LLC. Estab-lished in 1997, Bonded, Insured, PetTech® Pet CPR andFirst Aid Certified. Serving: Bernalillo, Corrales, Placitas,Rio Rancho. www.animalpeople.us, jhglowski@ani-malpeople.us—call Janice: 867-4228.

TWO FRAMED 29” X 37” ORIGINAL ROBERT RED-BIRD’S—Won first prize at Fair 25 years ago. $1,000 forboth. Call 867-1353.

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

BUILDING MATERIALS

ROMERO LUMBER• Big savings on #2-9’ landscaping RR Ties.

Also 1’-9’ in Grades 1 & 2 • Santa Fe Brown and Sedona Red gravel

• Flagstone in stunning colors • Designs available on flagstone. East Mountain cement—cart-away

Delivery Available VISA / MASTERCARD836-4107 (Albq.) or 832-4604 (Edgewood)

WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR Injured or orphaned birds, mammals, or snakes. Call Peggy McCormick with Wildlife Rescue Inc.

of New Mexico at 771-1113 for assistance.

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

SIGNPOST4.2 ACRES CLOSE TO HARPERVILLE. Great waterarea. A must see area before you pick your place in para-dise. $ 99,000.00. Call Mark at 228-0556.

EXCHANGE FOR LOCAL ACREAGE—Taos CountryClub, 3.11 acres with well, near clubhouse, scenic views.867-4553.

C L A S S I F I E D S

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY—NO INVESTMENTLa Bonne Vie beauty salon is available for lease.The lease will include all tenant improvements,

furniture, equipment and tools.Call Orville or Judy at 867-6566 or Jon at 507-5145.

ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES ART / MUSIC

Heartland New Mexico, LLC Full Service Real Estate | Property Management Wayne & Nancy Ullery Broker Partners RealEstate@HeartlandNewMexico.com

www.RealEstateHNM.com 505-867-4077

VERY USEABLE 1.85 AC PARCEL—Views, great waterarea, well, undgrnd utilities, covenants & restrictions,close to forest, 25 min to Albuq, intermittent stream, hors-es OK, good planting area. Seller’s Sacrifice @ $99,500,owner financing available—Call Tony /Joan, Rio SierraRealty 867-2011.

3 BDRM ON 3 ACRES—ASKING $349,900 Pueblo-styleCustom 3,000 sq ft plus oversize 2-car garage on huge lotwith giant Sandia views! Radiant heat. Exposed beams.Located in convenient Placitas Homesteads. Motivatedseller! Dave 263-2266, Placitas Realty 867-8000.

$43,500 FOR 1.5 ACRES IN PLACITAS. Paved rd, water,electric & phone. Terms!. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave263-2266.

Annie GrossPh: 505.867.1991

Cell: 505.818.7844aupaw@comcast.net

Pet WalkingPet Sitting

Doggie LimoHorse Care

Insured and Bonded

Certified in Pet First Aid

Serving: Algodones, Bernalillo, Corrales,

Placitas, Rio Rancho

Lending the extra paw

Pet WalkingPet Sitting

Personalized care foryour beloved pets

Horses & All Farm Animals too

aupaw@comcast.net

Insured and BondedCertified in Pet First Aid

Annie GrossLending the extra paw

505-818-7844Placitas ResidentPROFESSIONAL PET AND HORSE CARE

JOIN US FOR FOOD AND FUN at Ms. Debbie’s 20-YearAnniversary Celebration. Saturday, June 2 from 2-5 p.m.at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. All M.D.O. fami-lies—past, present, and future—are encouraged to attendand appreciate Debbie for her two decades of dedicationand love. Kid-friendly, of course. For more information,call Shara at 385-1932.

Defensive driving specialist—UPS trainedBernalillo, Rio Rancho & surrounding Sandoval County areas

See website for details • www.coachalsdrivingschool.comAl W. Guadagnoli (505) 771-8334 Cell (505) 573-1824

COACH AL’S DRIVING SCHOOL

April 30-May 17:Bernalillo: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

May 28-June 8:Bernalillo: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Albuquerque: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

—AFFORDABLE ART FOR SALE—RC Gorman, Frank Howell, John Nieto, Nivia Gonzales, Diana Stetson

Lithographs, silkscreens, framed/unframed, excellent condition. Certificates of authenticity provided.

Viewing by appointment. Call for pricing & titles—505-795-8891

Sandy Poling Bringing YOU Home

505-867-7468 • Cell: 505-250-0879 • placitasproperty.com

Sandy Poling

OU HomeYYOBringing Sandy Poling

505-867-7468 • Cell: 505-250-0879 • placitasproper

4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 1.730ac • 2242sfAnasazi Road,19

A great place to relax!gazebo. Large lot with hottub,and easy access to BLM land.

ws of the Sandias It has gorgeous vietyards.front and back courgarage and an auto-drip system on the lush landscaping in the

viga and cedar ceilings. brick floors,talavera tiles,Quality craftsmanship in this classic Southwest home with

taLLC.com • 505-867-3388 • lifeisgoodinplacitasnm.blogspot.com www.LaPuer LLC One Ridge Courta Real Estate Services,La Puer

.com

4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 1.730ac • 2242sf PlacitasAnasazi Road,

pool and Large lot with hottub,ws of the Sandias

garage and an auto-drip system on the lush landscaping in the Oversized viga and cedar ceilings.

Quality craftsmanship in this classic Southwest home with

taLLC.com • 505-867-3388 • lifeisgoodinplacitasnm.blogspot.com LLC One Ridge Cour w Mexico 87043 Net • Placitas,

ty505-867-7468 • Cell: 505-250-0879 • placitasproper

FSBO.COM—$252,000. 16 Camino De La Vina Vieja Placitas, NM 87043. 3BRs, 2 BA, 1442 sq. ft., 1.25 acres.

Well-maintained residence with great views! Call for more details: (505) 404-8270.

FOR SALE: HOMES/LAND

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HEALTH / SPIRIT

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HEALTH / SPIRIT

FOR SALE: MISCELLANEOUS

INTRODUCING MASSAGE THERAPY ATBODYSHOP’S inviting new space in Placitas. Whetherit’s a relaxing massage or therapeutic bodywork you seek,Evelyn Clark, LMT (#4354) draws on her extensive ex-pertise and specialized training to provide you with apersonalized experience. Introductory offers available.For appointments, call Evelyn at 505-670-5683 or visitwww.bodyshopbysusan.com.

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Caregiver25 years experienceexcellent references

elderly/disabled/childrenwill work in your home

—Available—Mon., Tues.,Wed. & Thurs.

(505) 867-9092 - HOME (505) 220-1131 – CELL

~~ NOW AVAILABLE! ~~

CHILE HILL PRODUCTS & COOKBOOKSat Bernalillo Feed & Fuel (Frank’s) orcall 867-2485 • Yes! We will ship for you.

I OFFER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICESto people who want to create a life of greater health, hap-piness, peace, prosperity, and awareness of the Spiritwithin. My approach is practical and supports you in be-ing authentic, learning from your experiences, and livinglife with more meaning, purpose, and joy. For an appoint-ment, call Shara Moscinska, MA, LPCC, at 505-385-1932.Conveniently located next to The Merc, I accept most in-surance (Presbyterian, Lovelace, SCI, BCBSNM, Medi-caid, and others) and offer a complimentary 45-minuteconsultation.

NEXT TO FOREST!—2.8 ACRES $80,000. Developed lotin Placitas next to tens of thousands of acres of NationalForest! All utilities (even natural gas) and paved road.Bank owned lot with Huge Mtn Views! Placitas Realty867-8000, Dave 263-2266.

VILLAGE OF PLACITAS $250,000—Gardener's oasis!3BR, 2BA on irrigated lot! 1725 sq ft (part Adobe) withlots of natural light! Lot has the acequia running thru theback yard and is loaded with flowers and trees! Bonus200 sq. ft. basement/meditation room! 2-car attached gar.Wonderful kitchen... Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave 263-2266.

14 ACRES IN PLACITAS-ASKING $128,000. Large tractof land next to the Village of Placitas! Owners will fi-nance! Seasonal stream runs thru! Dramatic mountainviews! Dave Harper 263-2266, Placitas Realty 867-8000.

$30,000 ACRE LOT-PLACITAS—Acre lot, just off pavedrd in Placitas. Great views. Terms. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave 263-2266.

GAS COOKTOP FOR SALE—Wolf model CT36G/S. Ap-prox. 5 yrs. old, but used sparingly. Great for a remodel-ing project. Dimensions are 36"x21"x4. Sells for over$1,900 new. Asking $1,000. Call 505-771-3732.

YARD SALE—MAY 19. 8:00 a.m. until ... 8 Hozhoni Drive off Camino de las Huertas, 2.2 miles in from 165.

Camping, backpacking, rafting gear. Aluminum picture frameswith glass. Some artwork framed. Games, puzzles,

miscellaneous other items. Come see.

What would your life look like without limiting beliefs?

Confident, Creative, Healthy, Happy?

TAT® can make it all possible.

Elise Klee DOM, Certified in TAT®(505) 250-4285 • www.eliseklee.com

GARAGE/ESTATE SALE, PLACITAS—Have recently downsized. Antiques, English pewter, Brass, pine furniture, Victorian oak hall mirror,original oil & watercolor paintings, picture frames, old costume jewelry,kitchen stuff, books, dog crates etc. Fri, Sat, Sun-May 4-5-6, 9am-5pm.

No early birds! 4 Spur Road, off of Desert Mountain Road. (505) 404 8082

Tannenbaum Landscape TreesGet your summer shade now

Specializing in large treesDelivery and planting available

830-4735 • www.nmtrees.com

TREE SALE! Fri. & Sat. May 4, 5, 11, & 12$25 OFF any purchase over $100!

Directions: Take Algodones Exit 248—head Westover bridge, look for Tannenbaum sign on left

Therapeutic heated stone and gentle, deep massage In a serene, all-about-you environment. Long-time Placitas resident

Cate Clark, located just east of I-25 at 3500 Comanche Road NE, #E22Book Your Appointment and Feel Great Today!

505-401-4015 • www.RiverStoneCate.com

Yoga RetreatAlgodones—May 19 & 20

Relax & Learn • Renew & RefreshYoga outdoors (weather permitting)

inspired by the serenity & beauty of early NM summer

Saturday 19th—5 guided yoga sessions, 3 healthy meals, local walk plus optional add-ons. Accommodations at Hacienda Vargas; Massages and Pedi/Manicures provided on-site by Hummingbird Day Spa

Sunday 20th—2-hour guided rivertrip by Quiet Waters (optional add-on)

Call or email for information, pricing & reservations.

(505) 867-9115stay@haciendavargas.com

LA BONNE VIE SALON is now closed. “A special "Thank You" to everyone who helped support La Bonne Vie over the years.”—Rachael

Rachael Russell invites you to visit her for salon services at her new location: Andrew Scott Salon,

7600 Jefferson NE, #23, Albuquerque, NM, Call for appt.: 292-5147, andrewscottsalon.com.

PLACITAS HOUSEKEEPING

HOUSECLEANING

15 yrs experience — locally ownedlicensed, bonded & insured

615-9257

“KATIE THE CLEANING LADY” How long have youbeen looking for a “great” housecleaner? Very detailed inmy work. “Will not disappoint!” Experienced and reliablewith references. Free quotes. 505-604-6195.

TAME THAT NEW MEXICO RAMBLER—Professionalcleaning/domestic assistance with 25+ years exp.

Handyman/helpfullness no extra charge. Call Mark at867-0029. Always thorough, always fair, refs available.

ROSA’S HOUSECLEANINGROSA’S HOUSECLEANING~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~

Licensed • Free EstimatesReferences Provided

990-2053 379-8652

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

Serving Placitas since 1995 • Resident of Placitas

Lisa867-9031

LANDSCAPING

L o c a l r e s i d e n t • 1 6 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e L i c e n s e d , b o n d e d a n d i n s u r e d

R e f e r e n c e s p r o v i d e d • P l a c i t a s a r e aC a l l L e s i a G r a h a m — 7 7 1 - 9 4 5 7

DRAFTING & DESIGN, PRESENTATION GRAPHICS—Residential and Commercial, permit drawings and construction documents at reasonable prices. SD, DD,CDs/QC and CA services for architects available. No jobtoo small or too big. Call 280-3316.

VACATION GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT in the Village ofPlacitas. Great for overflow guests, holidays, getaways,etc. Separate from main house, adjacent to a lovely pondand courtyard. Furnished. Sleeps 4. Call Rancho Tortugaat 505-440-7358.

PLACITAS —2 BR, 2BA. Village house, 5 Camino de laCiruela, $995mo. + deposit. Heartland New Mexico, llc,505-867-4077. http://Placitas5.RealEstateHNM.com

PLACITAS—4 BR, 2.5 BA 2 CAR GARAGE on CedarCreek. 2,500 sq.ft house, 1,000 sq.ft. Studio. $1995mo + deposit. http://37CedarCreek.RealEstatehnm.com. Heartland New Mexico, llc 505-867-4077.

PLACITAS—6 MILES TO RAILRUNNER and I-25. 2bed, one bath, for $1,000, includes utilities. One bed, onebath, for one person, $450, includes utilities. 14 Caminodel Campo Santo. 505-917-1116.

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Tim Trujillo Roofs and Roof Repair

~ 350-3313 ~

LOADER • DEMO • GRADINGPAD PREPARATION • BOBCAT

All Types of Excavation & Utility InstallationLicensed and Bonded • Lic. #86550 • GF09 • GS08

Water Systems Operations I #005931, #005932

505-867-3017 •Jacob Maes: 505-315-9640 / Johnny Maes: 505-604-2963

PO Box 361Placitas, NM

87043

Member: PlacitasChamber of Commerce

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.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE in Bernalillo420 sq. ft office for lease. Exit 242/240 off I-25.

Utilities included—phone line/data port available.For appointment, call David at 505-771-1003.

Whelchel Landscaping and Construction Co.A Landscaping expert, specializing in all aspects

of Landscaping and Outdoor Living.

I will work with you from the design phase through the completion of the project

If you can Imagine it, We can create it….

Call Bill at 221-8052Free Estimates *References and Pictures upon Request

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured • Lic. # 60178

Sprinkler and Drip Systems • Concrete, Flagstone, and Brick Work

Block Walls, and Stucco Work • Kiva Fireplaces, Banco Seating,

Outdoor Kitchens • Portals, Patio Covers, and Decks

Additions and Remodels • Retaining Walls, and Terracing

Sod, Gravel, and Planting

The ProfessionalsExperienced, Licensed, Insured & Bonded Also, Insurance Claims and Home Safety Modifications. NM Contractorʼs Lic. #81608

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

B & E HOME REPAIR, INC.

DESERT FLOWER CLEANINGCarpet - Furniture - Specialists

Wool - Silk - Area Rugs Tile - Grout - Stone

867-4493 • www.desertflowercarpetcleaning.com

Placitas Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

Call David Dapolito at 771-2213 or 270-2891

Servicing All Residential and Commercial Systems.Licensed and Bonded.

Exclusively Serving the Placitas Community.Cont. Lic. #353137

PlacitasPool & Spa Service

CompleteService • Repair • Maintenance

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

✃ Pool & Spa Techs

INTERIOR DETAILING“For those little jobs you don’t have time to do!”

35+ years experience • Local references

VERY DEPENDABLE Grout•Caulk•Seal

HOME REPAIRSWAYNE ROHAR 867-5162

SERVICES —CONTINUEDRENT / LEASE—CONTINUED

RENT / LEASE

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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.

❊ 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.

Call Sally at 1-505-695-0243 for a free consultation.

Tom MankowskyLAWN SPRINKLERS

Repairs / Installation • 892-7215 or 250-0301

Lic.#29769

R E C YC L I N G

Placitas Recycling CenterOpen: Saturdays, 8–11 a.m.

The Center accepts: corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags, newspaper,

mixed paper, polystyrene peanuts (double bagged), white office paper, aluminum, no. 1 & 2 plastic

Sign-up at the Center to volunteer or call Max at 877-7745 or Chris at 867-4494

or email: prunedastudio@comcast.net or cdigregory@comcast.net.

The Placitas Recycling Center is located on the north side of Highway 165, one-half mile east of I-25.

www.placitasrecycling.com

SERVICES

Garbage and brush removalLandscaping, gravel deliveryPlant & tree pickup and plantingYard CleaningTree trimming and pruning

505-480-2850PO Box 1131

Placitas, NM 87043ta.arriola@gmail.com

PLACITAS GROUND CONTROLAdrian ArriolaOwner

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE IN PLACITAS TRAILS.

Brick floors, fireplace, evaporative cooling, courtyards, great views, secure, well-kept. Available immediately. $1,100. per month.

Call Tom @ 867 3011 or 259 3411 or e-mail @ tomjashe@comcast.net.

High NoonPest Control

505-269-0603

DAVID PERKINS • LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

• No Long-term Contracts• Bird & Rodent Exclusion Also Availablewww.HighNoonPestControl.com

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

STEREOGRAM

Hold the above image close to your face, relax your eyes and look “through” the image,

not focusing on the foreground. Let your brain work to see the image in 3D.

Try it at a larger size on the Signpost website at:www.sandovalsignpost.com.

(Click on Stereogram in the left-hand column.)

Gary Priester’s latest book Startling Stereograms is now available at: Amazon.com.

“Cubes,” 3D stereogram, by Gary Priester

Hidden image in the stereogram above.

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RING BRICK & STONEInstallation of: Floors

(including refinishing, sealing & repair) Patios • Garden Walkways

Custom Stone Accent WallsFireplace Facade

Doug Ring—891-0943Insured • Lic. #30536www.ringbrick.com

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From pig roasts to Butch Cassidy to Territorial Spies—KATE NELSONOutlaws, Rough Riders, classic restaurants and apossible spy will come to life at the 2012 NewMexico Statehood History Conference, May 3 to5, in Santa Fe. Presented by the Historical Societyof New Mexico and the New Mexico History Mu-seum/Palace of the Governors, this Centennialversion of the Society’s annual conference in-cludes a special treat: a daylong free symposium,open to the public, plus free admission to the His-tory Museum on May 3.

The conference, May 4 and 5 at the Santa FeConvention and Visitors Center, is held in collab-oration with the New Mexico Heritage Preserva-tion Alliance, which is having its annualconference at La Posada that weekend. Details,including special hotel rates and how to registerfor all or part of the Statehood History Confer-ence, are at the Historical Society’s web site:www.hsnm.org/2012%20Items/home__2012_con-ference.htm.

“Whether you’re interested in the Centennial orNew Mexico history in general, we’re gatheringwriters and historians you’ll enjoy meeting andwhose research is sure to enlighten you,” saidMike Stevenson, president of the Historical Socie-ty. “Holding this year’s event in the capital city,where lawmakers worked so hard to move theTerritory toward statehood, means we’ll be sur-rounded by history indoors at the sessions andoutdoors strolling the streets of Santa Fe.”

The symposium’s keynote address, "New Mexi-co Statehood, an Earlier Perception," will be givenby Dr. Robert W. Larson, author of the authorita-tive and classic New Mexico's Quest for State-hood, 1846-1912. Other speakers include Dr.David Van Holtby, "New Mexico's Rough Road toStatehood," Robert Torrez, "Law and Order and

the Quest for New Mexico Statehood," and Henri-etta Martinez Christmas, "New Mexico's Icons."Dr. Richard Melzer will introduce and moderatethe symposium. (Seating in the museum’s audito-rium is limited; first-come first-served.)

The statehood theme continues May 4 and 5 atthe Society’s conference, with topics ranging fromtraditional foods in Native American communi-ties, land-grant studies, Western characters likeKit Carson and Wyatt Earp, and controversialNew Mexico politicos such as Thomas BentonCatron, Bronson Cutting, and New Mexico’s firstTerritorial Governor (and possible U.S. spy)James S. Calhoun. The conference’s twenty foursessions and nearly seventy presentations in-clude:

• “Juan Dominguez de Mendoza: Soldier andFrontiersman of Seventeenth-Century New Mexi-co,” by historians Marc Simmons and José Anto-nio Esquibel

• “The Changing Character of New MexicoStatehood as Reflected by the Santa Fe Fiesta Cel-ebration,” by Andrew Lovato, assistant professorof speech communications at Santa Fe Communi-ty College.

• “Butch Cassidy in New Mexico: His WinningWays, Dancing Feet, and Postmortem Return,” byfree-lance writer Nancy Coggeshall.

• “U.S. Army Nurses at Fort Bayard,” by Cecil-ia Jensen Bell, a researcher with the Fort BayardHistorical Preservation Society.

• “La Matanza: Conserving Identity throughFood in Los Lunas,” by Daniel Valverde, an an-thropology student at New Mexico State Univer-sity.

The New Mexico History Museum is at 113 Lincoln Avenue, in Santa Fe, NM, it is a divisionof the Department of Cultural Affairs.