South Central New Mexico

Late in January, the Magoffin Historic in El Paso was recommended by the Texas Historical Commission to be sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior for consideration to be included on the National Register of Historic Places. The area, which is located just east of downtown, includes 205 properties with nearly 90% considered historic. The El Paso City Council authorized the mayor to submit a letter of support citing recognition of historic value and possible tax credits as reasons…

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“Alan said that I read too much,” said Karen McCort. “I guess it satisfies my academic side.” The Alan she is referencing is ENMU-Ruidoso ceramics instructor Alan Miner. The reading he is referencing are the many books, magazines, online classes and forums that McCort refers to since she has taken up pottery. It is only natural that McCort should take an analytical approach to the lessons offered in Miner’s classes. Not only was she exposed to pottery in a classroom…

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Living in a rural area, it is often difficult to keep up with news. Lincoln County has two newspapers, but neither are dailies, and radio reception from Ruidoso does not always extend to more isolated areas. While social media, particularly Facebook, serves as a source for information, particularly among the young, many older residents remain skeptical and hesitant to use it. Enter Judy “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, a Carrizozo resident who sends out the Carrizozo Community newsletter via email. Published on Mondays…

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