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At Otero Artspace now in its 3rd year, the Otero Veteran Arts Showcase Exhibition opens at 5pm Friday May 2nd, 2025 in Alamogordo's Cultural Arts and History District at 12th and 1118 Indiana.
For this years festivities an opening ceremony and the artwork of 28 artists ranging in age from 16 to 97. The Showcase Exhibition welcomes veteran artists as well as family members of veterans to submit work for the exhibit. This allows for a very diverse collection of artwork: sculpture, photography, painting, installations and papier-mâché
The Bailey family, Ron, SaraNell and Adam, are returning again this year along with Richard Varley, Chris Ward, Laurie Baker and Al Fairweather to name a few. Colette Shelley’s whimsical, colorful compositions are a new addition to this year’s event. The visitor will enjoy a wide variety of media, technique and themes during this year's showcase.
The schedule for May's Veterans Showcase is more than just art on display the monthlong events begin with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 2nd including a reception for Showcase Visual Artists 5-7 pm. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 1-4pm through May.
A Writer’s Workshop will be held on Friday May 9th starting at 5:30. Pre- registration required. Call Dr. Arella 845-797-3642.
An Open Mic for writers and performers will be held on Friday May 16th starting at 5:30.
Friday, May 23rd from 2-5pm a Civilian/Veteran Dialogue will be held including music, readings and candid discourse on the Human Consequences of War.
A presentation of a Veteran Expressive Arts film will be held on Saturday May 24th from 2-5pm. The guest speaker: Everett Cox, is a Vietnam Veteran and a member of EXIT12 Dance group.
Footprints, a jazz ensemble, will return to Otero Artspace by popular demand to perform on Saturday May 24th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25. Military admitted free but must reserve in advance.
Veteran Arts Showcase Closing Ceremonies and a Community Drum Circle will occur on Sunday May 25th from 2-4pm.
So come and "Put Art In Your Life!" For more information contact oteroarts.org
After reading all 27 pages of HB20, I wouldn't race to join the board, or apply for a grant.
There is almost no emphasis on helping tech startups, and what little there is, is primarily aimed at green energy initiatives that would create very few jobs.
Sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
385 more court cases added this week to an already over-burdened system.
This is part of a right wing conspiracy to keep moderate voices off the air.
Get well soon Anthony.
fascinating, i had no idea that diabetes was part of a conspiracy.
Many states including New Mexico have discouraged their residents from obtaining a Real ID by charging substantially more than a "Standard ID".
New Mexico charges an additional $18 for a Real ID, doubling the cost of a license or ID here.
Other states charge up to $90 or more for a Real ID.
question for you - do you know when the requirement for "real id" came about?
2005 was when the dept of homeland security was established - right in the middle of the bush/cheney regime....we took a giant step toward becoming a police state - and dear leader is working towards even more "big brother".
The dept. of Homeland Security was established in 2002, and became active in 2003. The requirement for Real ID was started in 2005.
Way to go MLG!!
You've secured 2 hundredths of 1% of the $10 trillion in foreign investment announced so far in the last few weeks.
What would we do without leadership like this?
at least she's facilitating foreign investments, while our Dear Leader is telling our trading partners and allies to take a hike.
You confuse me.
You say she's facilitating foreign investment, but then say "Our dear leader is telling partners and allies to take a hike" which could only refer to her. Because as I stated in my previous post, Trump has negotiated $10 trillion in investments from our partners and allies so far.
So MLG says the root problem is loneliness.
What has she and her party done to help?
Ive always leaned liberal and progressive, but hold to my Independent voter status. I have become extremely disenchanted with Gov Grisham over time. While I won't speak from any political position here, I have to agree with Commissioner Barelas comments about our Govs claims not matching with her actions. Also, I