tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:34:10 +0000http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)Blogger740125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-5443779037731700444Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:06:00 +00002009-12-04T17:23:32.771-07:00Cibola Artslocal eventshop localraffle From Mary Schultz, Cibola Arts ~ Here’s a photo I took at the gallery yesterday that shows what the basket is like Cibola Arts members have created three baskets of original arts and crafts to raffle as a fund raiser for the gallery.   Tickets are available, and one of each of the baskets is on view, at Cibola Arts Gallery, B Street Market and at the Alpine Coffee Shop.  The http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/12/cibola-arts-basket-and-holiday-group.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-9892183030892084Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:32:00 +00002009-12-04T10:30:13.613-07:00Cibola ArtsChristmas CarolManzano Mountain Art CouncilMichael Godeyartsreaders theaterpoetryTimothy Wyllie Briefly that is ~ in case I don't get to a more detailed, link and image rich post. We bid fond adieux ... current issues of Steppin' Out (Gwen Roath, "Pengwen," Socorro) and Something to Do (Arts Alliance, Albuquerque) are their last hurrahs.  Local artists with recent shows in Albuquerque: Timothy Wyllie @ The Land; Michael Godey @ The Wooden Cow. There may be others: both Marilyn Conway http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/12/arts-letters-drive-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-198902930763316761Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:23:00 +00002009-12-03T10:23:49.735-07:00It's snowing and the temperature is supposed to be dropping. I'm hoping for pictures to post as that is the closest up front and personal I intend to get with the weather. That makes it good catch-up day for answering email, blogging and other social media. I already posted bingo (today) and parade (Saturday) on Mountainair Announcements ~ and tweeted them @VanessaVaile. Still, there is more http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-indoors-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-4021600884927227223Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:12:00 +00002009-12-01T10:39:41.452-07:00Animal shelterP+ZAnimal welfareTorrance County1) Keep your eye out for Kathy Davies' missing dog Zander ~ see Mountainair Announcement post. There'sd a reward for his return. Kristine Lauritsen sent out a mass emailing, we both Facebooked it and I tweeted, but what we really need is your eyeballs scanning the real world, which is where Zander is somewhere 2) Shelter Project update -  the Town of Mountainair Animal Shelter is still #1 in http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/12/going-to-dogs-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-6049792256015062672Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:28:00 +00002009-11-30T01:29:58.554-07:00Snows photos by Dennis Fulfer http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/snows-of-thisteryear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-3690306298885336032Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +00002009-11-27T20:06:44.582-07:00Know Your Turkeys Doug Savage: 26 Nov 2009 Doug Savage wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to his American Readers! http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/know-your-turkeys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-3391512050678658993Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:38:00 +00002009-11-26T13:38:57.856-07:00ResearchinfluenceinhealthThanksgivingsocial networksCount ~ Does "counting your blessings" really help? This article from Cognitive Daily,on Science Blogs, reposted from April 2008 as a Thanksgiving offering, describes research that subjects regularly listing what they are grateful for develop a more positive outlook. Doing it daily generated the greatest benefit, but it appears that doing it weekly helped, too. The 10 week study was divided http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/count-connect-laugh-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2965862754814085266Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:02:00 +00002009-11-25T19:25:31.286-07:00Thanksgiving Remember making these? Happy Thanksgiving!   Related articles by ZemantaThansgiving...Myeong Dong style (liveactivecultures.net) Autumn Food Quarterly: Turkey or lobster this Thanksgiving? (network.nationalpost.com) Thanksgiving Giveaway Party! (momblognetwork.com) Americans searching for cheaper Thanksgiving trips (sfgate.com) Michele Bardsley | Thanks, Grandma (freshfiction.com) http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-greetings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-7139941053228853996Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +00002009-11-23T16:16:56.939-07:00Local rescuer Tanisha Starr, Mountainair Animal Control Officer, needs rescuing ~ or at least a helping hand. The Starr home on NM 55N burned to the ground. Tanisha and children Brenda and Gary were out at the time. Husband Gary, who was at home, made sure no animals were caught inside as well getting data (computer, papers) out in time. The house and all remaining contents were lost. At http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/rescue-for-rescuer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-6165269502609106328Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:55:00 +00002009-11-19T17:55:36.969-07:00The Xeriscape Council of NM is again extremely pleased with the agenda and speaker list for the 2010 Water Conservation Conference - the 15th! The theme for 2010 is "The Water Use - Land Use Connection". This 2-day conference will feature three very prominent water experts including Peter Gleick, Robert Glennon and Sandra Postel and renowned speakers in urban http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/2010-water-conservation-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-6647955789590123290Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +00002009-11-19T12:29:11.822-07:00local eventbingoChamber of CommerceTurkey BingoAnnual CoC Turkey Bingo tonightReminding you about tonight's Turkey Bingo (annual Chamber of Commerce event), previously posted at Mountainair Announcements, on Mountainair NM Net & Town of Mountainair calendars. Facebooked, shared & tweeted to bootMore updates: Dennis writesGot all the prizes for the Turkey Bingo tomorrow night. It's going to be an AWESOME event. We've got 35 prizes for only 20 http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/annual-coc-turkey-bingo-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-687185232170285796Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:41:00 +00002009-11-17T20:00:54.235-07:00artTHE LANDexhibitTimothy WyllieOther Environments:  Graphic Work by Timothy Wyllie   Opening: November 21, 6 –9pm Show dates: Nov 21, 2009 – Jan 8, 2010 Gallery hours:  Thurs & Sat, 11am – 5 pm & by appointment Mountainair artist, Timothy Wyllie, creates Southwestern landscapes that operate both as closely observed portrayals of specific environments and as settings for an interface between the limitless http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/opening-other-environments-by-timothy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2715129584449945393Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:08:00 +00002009-11-16T21:03:28.711-07:00 Above: organizer Joan Page in front of Dr Saul Center Below: exhibitors and exhibits ~ Jane Smoake, Ruth Ballen, Tony Scaccia w/ birdhouses, Carolyn Goodgion & her Gentle Whisper dolls, Rebecca Leuras' Candy Wreaths    Photos by Kristine Lauritsen, Stonehouse Gallery B&B More Crafts Fair images, by Dennis Fulfer on Mountainair NM Net.... http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/images-from-2009-christmascrafts-fair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2470946649574394394Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:06:00 +00002009-11-16T18:06:44.221-07:00 Welcome to State of the Arts, the Arts Alliance's twice monthly newsletter with news  about the arts and culture scene both in Albuquerque and beyond - trends, people and what makes this industry tick. It's all State of the Arts. If you like what you're reading, forward this newsletter on to your friends so they can get State of the Arts in their mailbox, too. We want to hear from you, too. http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/state-of-arts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-5434976458672360005Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:12:00 +00002009-11-14T08:35:39.610-07:00We need our local pharmacy, Meds & More. That means supporting the pharmacy AND letting Risk Management know it. Let's have a letter writing campaign: send the message to Claudia Melendrez-Rei ~ Benefit Operations Manager, Employee Benefit Bureau, PO Box 6850, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87502-6850, to stop supporting and promoting Home Delivery from the Express Scripts Pharmacy over local pharmacies. http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/community-pharmacies-struggle-to-stay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2559595501232422780Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:26:00 +00002009-11-12T13:12:09.045-07:00Don't miss this huge holiday shopping opportunity at Mountainair''s annual Christmas/Crats Fair, Saturday, November 14, 10am-6pm. Vendors, including jewelers, potters, painters, fiber and folk artists and artisans, will be selling hand crafted items, gift, food, folk art, collectibles, decorations, craft supplies, original art and more!  Shop or sell local. Some booth space still available: http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/annual-christmascrats-fair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2825528505317773979Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-11-10T10:05:34.704-07:00 Tag under “Mountainair Wired” and “just for fun”     Learn the Net News November 10, 2009   a weekly roundup of fact and factoids from across cyberspace. Ten Things You Can Do on the Net Thishttp://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/learn-net-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2169978580354931222Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:14:00 +00002009-11-09T19:36:21.074-07:00Blogging that is... just to explain why Arts has been MIA and not yet up to speed. I lost the weekend due to be connectivity challenged (long for dead line) and spent most of today catching email. Next comes NaNo so as not to fall to far behind on my word count. Hopefully, requested updates ~ bead soup, usw ~ are wending my way as I type. In the meantime and thanks to timely inbox and readerhttp://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/delayed-deferred-but-not-indefinitely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-627104122063098903Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +00002009-11-09T19:27:04.730-07:00Ashley Bergen of the Telegraph covers Nov 3 forum at the Mountainair Elementary School Mountainair Tackles Bullying at Schools via MountainView Telegraph on 11/5/09 The town of Mountainair is working to come together to combat youth violence through a series of community forums and workshops hosted by the Mountainair School District and facilitated by the New Mexico Forum for Youth. http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/mountainair-tackles-bullying-at-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-2996637414675258518Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +00002009-11-03T16:43:03.501-07:00Shelter Challenge update: the Mountainair Animal Shelter ranks 1st in NM. Keep clicking The Animal Rescue Site to support the Mountainair Shelter Projecthttp://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/1st-in-nm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-4495026481512319932Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +00002009-11-02T15:19:55.968-07:00virtual keyboardmusic Nurture your inner musician. Take a spin on the Virtual Keyboard from The Presurfer by Gerard, 11/1/09, blogged via Google Reader Play the piano on this virtual keyboard. Or the organ, saxophone, flute, pan pipes, strings, guitar, steel drums, or double bass. Too much fun not to share...  http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/virtual-keyboard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-6297105837215463654Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-11-02T15:27:44.229-07:00Day of the DeadmuseumEven the British Museum does Day of the Dead Dead good from Culture | guardian.co.uk by Jonathan Jones, 11/2/09, Blogged via Google Reader The British Museum's Day of the Dead celebrations did more than offer a joyous take on Mexico's annual spectacle. It revived its own standing on the cultural landscape, too. Skeletons on stilts danced in the smoke that wafted from fiery braziers. Babies http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/11/dead-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-8215015230009796211Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-10-29T22:31:26.509-06:00Can't find the local and art links that used to be in the sidebar? They have a new home at Mountainair Net on the Mountainair Link page. There's also Mountainair Online an eclectic collection of bookmarked Mountainair links archived on Del.ic.ious and sorted /searchable by tag. Nanoscale Borromean links I'm delighted to note that Dennis' Mountainair Net is continuing the main page (not http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/10/missing-links.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-8514869731473929024Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +00002009-10-28T12:38:32.327-06:00BroadsidedPoetry Matterspoetry Broadsided October 1, 2009: "Some Things I Know Without the Field Guide" "Some Things I Know Without the Field Guide" Poem by Suzanne Helfman and art by Gabe Travis We were arguing about poppy seedlings, lacy green bits of leaf and stem scattered over the bank of dirt. Him, sure they were weeds; me, convinced I knew what I saw even without their orange skirts flaring. Why did it http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/10/poetry-matters-youve-just-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21245963.post-936279704903148041Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:32:00 +00002009-10-26T20:27:59.535-06:00Farmers Marketshop localStarting and Operating a Farmers' Market: Frequently Asked Questions How to Start a Farmer's Market, from the New Mexico Farmers' Markets Association http://mountainairarts.blogspot.com/2009/10/fyi-starting-farmers-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vanessa)