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By Michael C. Parks

For more than 75 years, the Social Security Administration has administered highly popular

benefits for hundreds of millions of Americans. In addition, Congress has over time given the agency substantial duties involving other programs, including administration of the Medicare eligibility premium and drug coverage subsidy matters. To carry out this work, SSA employees must implement a massive number of often difficult and complicated rules, policies and

procedures. The administration operates

about 1,300 field offices nationwide --- 11 in New Mexico --- where members of the public can come for information, consultations and assistance with various matters. Because field offices are located primarily in major cities, SSA also established several hundred “contact stations” in areas geographically remote from field offices to enable additional face-to-face public contact.

However, in recent years, access to this “public face” of SSA has been

shrinking. Field office hours have been reduced, virtually all contact stations have been closed, and staffing has declined to 2006 levels, partly due to a multi-year hiring freeze. Access to New Mexico’s field offices has been reduced to the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesday, when the hours are 9 a.m. to noon. (Employees continue to work regular hours.) A long-valued information and outreach service to New Mexico communities and organizations has also been eliminated. Meanwhile, the staffing reductions have increased workloads, diminished staff morale, increased waiting times and claims-processing delays, and caused the loss of many of the most experienced workers.

The reason for this shrinking public face is that congressional authorization for SSA’s administrative expenses has basically flattened. This is despite the dramatically increasing numbers of “baby boomers” and others the agency must serve and despite the fact that the majority of the agency’s administrative costs are funded from the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds, not general tax revenues.

SSA has long operated a national toll-free phone service. In addition, the agency has recently expanded its online services and strongly encourages individuals to use it. SSA

actively discourages individuals from using the phone service or visiting field offices early in the month or on Mondays. There’s a chance your call may be dumped by the phone service if you try. Moreover, the phone service staffing has also lagged behind need, and the promptness and accuracy of its responses has often been criticized.

SSA’s increasing reliance on its online services is troublesome. Many people, including those comfortable with computers, strongly prefer face-to-face communications, not to mention that many individuals with disabilities, comprehension and telephonic difficulties, and special cultural and linguistic needs, find it indispensable. SSA workers themselves report that many who apply for benefits online unwittingly fail to maximize their benefits or avoid coverage pitfalls. Especially in light of the expanding use of SSA precipitated by the growing retirement of the baby boomer generation, it would seem critically important for Congress to reverse the multi-year shrinkage of SSA’s public face.

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1. Consider your budget.Keep a realistic budget

in mind when starting your remodeling project, and work around it. A great way to save money – sometimes up to 90 percent – is by resurfacing, rather than replacing, items like your bathtub, showers or walls. Plus, you won’t have to sacrifice looks or quality.

2. Plan and design.Don’t begin your remodeling

job without a plan and design in mind. Ask yourself what kind of bathroom setting you want. Whether classic, modern or elegant, design your bathroom to meet your style and family needs.

3. Bathroom remodeling is not an easy job.

If you are not experienced with remodeling work, you could make costly and unsafe installation errors, and your family won’t be able to use your bathroom while it’s under construction – likely for weeks. Forget the hassle and call a professional.

4. Go green and lower utility bills.

When you are remodeling, consider lowering your utility bills and helping Mother Nature at the same time. A toilet uses more water than any other appliance in your home, and the average person flushes 20 gallons of drinking water each day. Consider options such as stylish, eco-friendly toilets and faucets that use less water.

5. Add beauty and protection with wall coverings.

A simple way to add personality to your bathroom without tearing out walls is with wall surrounds. Wall surrounds can be matched to your bathroom design and can add protection against moisture.

6. Make your bathroom bigger – or smaller.

If your bathroom is too small, use light or cream colors, add lighting to make it appear larger, and include a dimmer to set the mood. Many people underestimate the importance of lighting in bathrooms. The right lighting can make a world of difference in the appearance and ambiance of the room. A large mirror would also help make a cramped bathroom feel more spacious.

Some homes have the opposite problem: too much space. That could be a blessing in disguise,

as it is a great opportunity to get creative. Add in bathroom vanities, cabinets, furniture or vanity sinks.

7. Make your bathtub or shower a spa, and keep safety in mind.

There are a world of bathtub and shower options that can improve your mood, health and state-of-mind. Had a long day at work? Come home to a soothing whirlpool or air bathtub to massage away stiff muscles, aches and pains. Plus, it's more affordable than you might think. Consider other safety amenities like an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant seat and grab bar. Another option is a walk-in tub with a swing door, which can allow for easy access for anyone – including those with disabilities - while an available jetted system can provide relief from arthritic pain and muscle aches.

These ideas should get you started in creating your dream bathroom this spring. Don’t go into a remodeling project alone. Talk to a professional who can help you from start to finish, design to installation.

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With a total of 134 units, which include studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, cottages and 40 floor plans, there is an option for everyone. The Rio Grande also features almost 38,000 feet of common area. Within that space are a beauty/barber shop, library, fitness center, activity room, large-screen TV lounge, movie theater, a billiards and game room, chapel, and business center.

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Plenty of activities will keep residents busy. An activity director plans events designed specifically for active seniors, including several monthly community outings. The Rio Grande has a special climate-controlled bus that is not only used for these trips but that is also ready to take residents to appointments and shopping.

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Many people fall for the not-entirely-true belief that, as long they work out every

day, they can eat whatever they want.

However, any nutritionist or personal trainer worth his weight in lentils will tell you that those who neglect nutrition when making a healthy lifestyle change are also

making a huge mistake. Nutrition should be the key element to the plan because no matter how hard a person works out at the gym, they are not going to achieve a maximum healthy life without eating good food.

Andrew Garrison, health and wellness coordinator for Bernalillo County, also is a personal trainer, coach and a motivational wizard when it comes to good nutrition and its role in weight loss, increased

performance and an overall healthy life.

“I believe that more people should take a minute before they eat a meal and just say to themselves how lucky, how blessed, how privileged they are to be fueling their bodies with food,” he says. “For one thing, that would give people time to really look at what they are putting into their bodies. It is time for all of us to stop, look at what we are eating and ask ourselves if we are putting good wholesome food on the table and in our bodies.”

Garrison says that if our body is going to respond to what work we are putting it through in the gym – and ignore everything else we should be doing – then expectations will not be met and people will simply give

up and swear off a healthy lifestyle for good.

Achieving good nutrition, just like achieving a physical goal in the gym, takes practice and patience. The website www.musclemorphosis.com (under “Making Nutrition a Priority in Your Weight Loss Journey”) had a sample menu for a typical work day. The menu was basically three meals and three snacks. Portion sizes are small however, and should be half the amount typically served in a restaurant.

Here’s a sample of the menu:BreakfastBreakfast consists of three egg

whites (upper left hand corner), a packet of Low Sugar Quaker Oats (lower left hand corner) and a “One Daily” multivitamin. Consume 20 ounces of ice water with breakfast.

Snack #1Two and a half or three hours

later, have the first snack of the day, which is typically one cup of cottage cheese and 6 ounces of yogurt. Another 20 ounces of water. Again, the yogurt has some sugar and will be changed down the line to support the elimination of sugar.

LunchAn example would be precooked

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Bedtime SnackTry to keep this one very light,

but high enough in protein to help the body along in recovery when sleeping. Stay away from starchy carbs, so no rice or potatoes here. Apples, yogurt and cottage cheese are always welcome.

It may seem like a lot of food, but if you’re like a lot of others, you’re used to eating two or three large meals a day and that’s it. The chicken and rice meals look like too much, but given appropriate portion sizes (not going by McDonald’s Extra Value Meal sizes), there really isn’t a high volume of food in any of the meals.

The key to nutrition is to treat it like the fuel it is to your body. Garrison says you should think about “eating to live rather than living to eat.” And he says, “It’s OK to love food – but love your body first.” Remember that what you put past your lips today, is what your body uses soon after to live on.

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“This kind of recognition among all franchises, nationally, is rare,” said Sheryl Inglat, owner of the Albuquerque office. “It’s something all of us at our office, as well as the 700-plus locations around the world, can be proud of.”

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victims. The American Heart Association

has produced a one-minute video to help everyone learn how to perform compression-only CPR. You can see it here: www.heart.org/handsonlycpr.

While CPR is vital in helping a victim survive cardiac arrest, it will not correct the underlying problem. Often the heart needs to be shocked back into a normal rhythm. AEDs are Automated External Defibrillators. These amazing devices determine if a shock is warranted and, if so, deliver a shock to ‘restart’ the heart. AEDs are extremely smart. They actually speak to you to tell you how to use them and will only shock someone if they determine that a shock would be helpful.

AEDs come in different shapes and sizes and operate somewhat differently from one another, but require the same four steps:

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2. Bare the chest, peel the pads’ adhesive backing and apply the pads. There are pictures on the pads to guide you with correct positioning (see illustration).

3. Allow the AED to analyze. Once the pads are in place, the AED will automatically assess the victim’s heart rhythm to determine whether a shock is advisable. Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing.

4. Allow the AED to deliver a shock. If the AED determines that a shock may help, it will charge up and then tell you to press the shock button. Push the button if told to do so. Do not touch the patient while the shock is being delivered.

5. Immediately perform CPR. The AED will reassess the victim every two minutes to deliver additional shocks are advisable. Stop CPR whenever the AED tells you.

If order for AEDs to be effective, they must be located everywhere people gather. With effective CPR and the

rapid use of an AED, survival rates can double or even triple.

Our goal at Southwest CPR is to have an AED located within three minutes of anywhere in the Albuquerque metro area. We believe they should be almost as common as fire extinguishers. Find out where the nearest AED is at

work or at places you frequent. Become familiar with its operation. In an emergency, don’t be afraid to act. You may be someone’s best chance of survival.

Robert Klumpp is the Director of Operations at Southwest CPR. Their website is www.sw-cpr.com, phone number: 505-235-8994.

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New Mexico is a land of educational and economic crisis. Steps must be taken

to improve the lives of its residents, and that is the premise of Moises Venegas’ book, “In Search of a Day in Paradise: Aztlan.”

Venegas shows that after 400 years, mestizo (mixed blood) Hispanos are still searching for their elusive day in paradise. It is that place where cultural, economic, political and educational landscapes mix. In the book, Venegas analyzes the history of Hispanics in the Southwest and makes a call for change in education and politics to improve

the economic forecast.

The book discusses how, in this modern era, New Mexicans can strive for the return of Aztlan, the mythical paradise that

incorporates New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Arizona and California. His version of Aztlan would require its people to demand better education, vote for leaders who do not just talk, but act, when it comes to economic development and job creation in New Mexico, and who strive to eliminate poverty.

“In Search of a Day in Paradise: Aztlan” offers insight into how using historical data can be of influence as Hispanos seek to improve their standing in society. Time will tell if they will perform better educationally and politically in 2075 than they have through today, says Venegas, whose life’s work has been spent studying New Mexico’s sociological history and future.

Venegas has been a political scientist and educator for more than 45 years. He has taught, researched, and written about constitutional democracy as a teacher/professor in California, Texas, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque and as had a hand in changing policy, including work he did with the Albuquerque Partnership, a nonprofit community-building organization, and others to close

drive-up liquor windows in New Mexico.

With this book, Venegas attempts to tell how change can be accomplished – namely, that Hispanos must seize control of their own destiny.

“As I like to say, ‘Come on man, do something to change your future,’” Venegas said. “New Mexico won’t be a state of plenty without first fixing the critical factors that keep us down the list of states in education and economics.”

From the preface, it’s clear that Venegas hopes to improve New Mexico’s future out of a deep love for the state and the Southwest. He writes:

“In my early professional life as an educator, historian and political scientist, I taught in universities in the West from California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado and finally back to New Mexico in the 1980s. The mythical Aztlan was my home.

I decided to return to this Land of Enchantment because I loved it and missed it. I felt about New Mexico the same as I felt about my mother. It was love, and very few negative feelings. As most of us know, mothers can do no wrong. Then, we grow up and, as adults, we start to remember negative traits. For me, this state was a land of poverty. It is so beautiful, so diverse and so unique with Indian dances, mariachis, flamenco and carne adovada. Then it struck me.

Why after more than 400 years are many Hispanics still so poor, cannot read or graduate? If it were not for the public sector, Hispanics would have few jobs in New Mexico.

New Mexico in 2012 reminds me of a favorite Phil Collins song, “Another Day in Paradise.” Hispanics are like the homeless woman in the song, searching for a day in paradise. New Mexico Hispanics are still searching for that day.”

“In Search of a Day in Paradise: Aztlan” is available on Amazon.com in paperback.

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Where better than the City Different to showcase a unique side of

photographer Annie Leibovitz’s work.

Leibovitz has made her name for her iconic photographs of rock stars, politicians and celebrities, but her exhibit, Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage, does not have a single person in any of the photos. This body of work, which is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is unlike her more typical

staged and carefully lit portraits made on assignment for magazines and advertising clients. These photographs were taken simply because Leibovitz was moved by the subject.

“The images speak in a commonplace language to the photographer’s curiosity about the world she inherited, spanning landscapes both dramatic and quiet, interiors of living rooms and bedrooms, and objects that are talismans of past lives,” according to the Smithsonian American Art Museum website.

The exhibition at the Georgia O’Keefe Museum in Santa Fe began on Feb. 15 and runs through May 5. It includes 64 photographs taken between April 2009 and May 2011. The Smithsonian American Art Museum acquired the works on display in the exhibition for its permanent collection.

Though there are no people in the photos, they are described as “portraits of subjects that have

shaped Leibovitz's distinctly American view of her cultural inheritance.”

She visited the homes of iconic figures including Thomas Jefferson, Emily Dickinson, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pete Seeger, and Elvis Presley, as well as places such as Niagara Falls, Walden Pond, Old Faithful and the Yosemite Valley, letting her instincts and intuitions guide her to related subjects — hence the title "Pilgrimage." Some of the pictures focus on the remaining traces of photographers and artists she admires, such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Ansel Adams and Robert

Smithson.The exhibition is presented

in conjunction with a new book by Annie Leibovitz, also titled “Pilgrimage,” published by Random House.

Annie Leibovitz: PilgrimageExhibit runs through May 5Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Fridays, when it is open until 7 p.m. (The last Wednesday of every month the museum does not open until noon.)

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Pharmacist and Anticoagula-tion Clinic manager Carly Cloud recently opened the

Lovelace Anticoagulation Clinic at Lovelace Medical Center after recognizing a need in the com-munity. The clinic was launched in November to help patients manage their blood thinner therapy, while providing an accessible and expe-

rienced staff for seamless patient care.

“We take walk-ins,” Cloud says. “They can be seen the same day, but if they are brand new to blood thinner medication, we need a referral to understand why they are on it and for how long they should be taking it before we can start managing their blood thinners.”

If patients have been on blood thinners, such as Coumadin® or Warfarin for several years, Cloud says the clinic can test their International Normalized Ratio blood levels that day, have the results within a minute and immediately begin monitoring and adjusting medication. The INR test is a simple finger-stick procedure performed in the clinic by the pharmacist. At that first visit, the staff will request and review a patient’s medical records from the individual’s previous or referring provider.

Most patients visit the clinic on a monthly basis. However, if medication changes are required, they may come to test their blood levels more frequently. Cloud says an advantage of this clinic is a person’s ability to receive blood level results within a minute. This allows medications to be adjusted immediately if necessary. After a clinic visit, Cloud suggests patients take the daily pill in the evening to allow for more responsive changes if needed.

While this clinic is new for

Lovelace, Cloud and her team bring nearly 10 years of experience helping patients safely manage their blood levels. “This is not new for us. The clinic is new, but our pharmacists have been doing this for many years,” she said. “We focus on making sure the patients understand their medication during their visits or in between. We are available all day for patients to call in and have their questions answered.”

The clinic also serves out-of-town patients remotely to provide added ease and access to timely medication adjustments. They only need to visit the clinic in person for their first visit, and then establish a relationship with a local lab for regular blood level testing. Patients can inquire at the clinic for more information.

If you have questions regarding your blood thinner medications or would like to find out more about the Lovelace Anticoagulation Clinic, call 505-727-2850. Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

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Breast cancer risk in the general population can be lowered by regular physical exercise, limiting alcohol intake and judicious use of postmenopausal hormones. Early awareness of the disease should result in regular clinical breast exams, self breast exams

and mammograms at the prescribed intervals by your health care provider.

Men should not feel left out. Prostate cancer occurs in older men, and according to the American Cancer

Society, almost 240,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact, more than 2.5 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive today.

If you begin urinating quite often, have a need to urgently urinate, have

a difficult time initiating flow or wake up multiple times during the night to urinate, you may be suffering from prostate enlargement or even early cancer. Don’t ignore blood in the urine or semen, or new problems with erectile dysfunction. See your doctor for a prostate exam.

Smoking cessation, alcohol limitation and safe sex practices should be routinely discussed with your health care provider. But do not take the examples addressed in this column as the only health issues to talk over with your doctor. Initiate a health review discussion and ask what disease risk factors you may have and what measures can be taken to modify them. Also ask whether specific screening measures should be undertaken.

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Compassion & Choices believes people should control their own end-of-life decisions. And we work to ensure those decisions are honored.

We provide end-of-life counseling, access to advance-planning documents, advocacy training, and more (free of charge) at 1-800-247-7421 or online at www.compassionandchoices.org.

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HAIR CARE SERvICES

Haircut at your home.Call Rose at 263-6570

Senior citizens shampoo and roller set. $20 plus tax.ESalon Rose 263-6570

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Handyman - Swamp cooler, winterized, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Affordable door and window replacement, bath and kitchen remodels. Free estimates. Call 463-4744

Carpenter-Cabinet Maker Handyman, free estimates - small jobs welcome. Established 1969. Call Mike at 884-4138.

Removal of dry trees, shrubs and weeds.Call Joe 203-5178 Electrician30 years’ experience. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Senior rates apply. LIC # 350669 Call Peter @ 505 688-8520 Visit us at: currentsecurityandelectric.com

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Atencion Family Services Now Paying Self-Directed Caregivers $10.00 per hour. Call 505-301-7308

Caregiver Classes Now Forming! Our clients love working with mature Comfort Keepers! You could be doing rewarding work with seniors in their own homes after taking the Comfort Keepers Academy Professional Caregiver Course. Learn the professional skills it takes to care for seniors, including being a great companion, personal care skills, and understanding the challenges of aging. Class date March 18-21, 2013.

Tuition $100. Only 6 seats available, so reserve your seat today! Comfort Keepers, 8204 B Louisiana NE. Q 232-7070.

Seniors Helping Seniors!Only the highest quality, best trained caregivers work for Comfort Keepers, and we’re recruiting for part-time positions to work in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Must be at least 21, pass background check and have reliable vehicle. In-home care experience preferred. We only hire the best! If that’s you and you want to become a Comfort Keeper, apply online at: CK184.ersp.biz/employment or call 232-7070 Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. EOE

Now hiring top notch, experienced Caregivers. Are you available for long shifts and 24 hour shifts? We have the best pay and benefits. Call 217-7030 for more information on joining our amazing team at Home Instead Senior Care!

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ORGANIZE and clear clutter.Let go of old unused belongings.Experienced. References available.$25/hr. 255-4672

Cleaning out financial or personal files? Protect your family or business against identity theft. Adelante Document Destruction Services offers secure shredding and hard-drive destruction for seniors, estates, and businesses. Drop-ins welcome! (505) 884-4702 for information.

Donate furniture and household items to Adelante Bargain Square Thrift Store. You’ll clear out unused items, help people with disabilities, and get a tax deduction! For information or to arrange a pick up call (505)923-4250.

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vOLUNTEERS WANTED Palliative Care Services Santa Fe is in need of Practical Support Volunteers 2 weekends of training required. Training dates: March 8 (evening only), 9&10 (full days), March 15 (evening only) 16&17 (full Days)Information call – 505.913.1440

The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for following opportunities.

Ronald McDonald House Family Room volunteers to greet families and sign them in, Maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week.

• 9:00am – 12:pm• 12:00pm – 3:00pm• 3:00pm – 6:00pm• 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Catholic Charities needs volunteers for the following position. Senior Transportation Services Driver (Use of personal vehicle is required) agency gives mileage reimbursement. Volunteers will provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping etc. Door to door

service.

• For at least three hours a week• Any day Monday thru Friday

yDI Mentoring Initiative, Mentor children: Two programs to choose from.

• 1st program is to meet with a child for one hour a week in an elementary school and talk, read, play, and help with homework. • 2nd program is to meet with a young person for four hours a month, take the youth to activities of your choice out in the community (occasional activities provided, for example: sports tickets, picnics, etc.) Flexible weekdays or weekends. Minimum commitment of 4 hours a month or 1 hour a week for 1 year. Two hour training workshop provided. Volunteer must complete an application, interview and a background check. Volunteer must have transportation to and from meeting location.

Albuquerque Reads Program: Volunteer tutors are needed for the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). The Albuquerque Reads Program is located at four elementary schools. Tutors will play an important role to help kindergarten students get on the early track to success through reading. Volunteer tutors are needed for:• One hour a morning• Once a week • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

New Mexico veterans Memorial, Volunteers will have the opportunity to greet visitors and introduce them to the museum and are needed:

• For at least three hours a month• Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Ombudsman Program. Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly, call Nancy Hubert at 222-4512 by March 29th for the April 3013 training.• Time commitment: 3 hours a month, any day Monday-Friday.

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Department of Senior Affairs Mealsite Program. Prior Group Fitness leading experience is ideal but not necessary. We will train anyone with a passion for senior health. This is an excellent opportunity to stay fit while helping our senior members achieve and maintain their fitness goals.

• Lead exercise classes• Almost every day of the week for an hour

Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum • Education Assistant: Assist our education staff in the lab/classroom with group explorations, home school classes and other programs. Enjoy working with students in a hands-on environment training will be provided. Two hours per week. M – F, 10 am to 1 pm.

• visitors Service Assistant: Interact with visitors and encourage them to experiment with the exhibits. Assist with activities and maintain the exhibit areas training will be provided. Two hours per week. Mon. – Sat. 10am – 2 pm.

• Special Events: Assist with greeting, registration, refreshments and general facilitation during special events at Explora. Days vary, 2 to 4 hours per event. 5 pm to 9 pm

ABQ-Ride Data Collector Specialist: This is to ensure that ABQ-Ride is in compliance with the ADA guidelines. Volunteer will ride assigned city buses routes anonymously to ensure the automated systems on the buses are working correctly at intersections for ADA compliance. Volunteer must have the ability to climb on and off buses, standing if bus is full, check off pre-filled survey form. • Volunteers are needed Monday-Sunday Based on Bus Routes • Time Commitment: Volunteer decides.• Training will be providedMileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities

call 764-1616.******The Desert Willow Gift Shop is staffed by RSVP volunteers and is located in Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE. This is a very unique shop with many unusual gifts made by talented seniors. We have wooden toys, baby items, kitchen articles, leather crafts, a wide array of jewelry, scarves and various Spanish items. Everything is reasonably priced. Our shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for information call 888-8105.

Project Heart Start – An Easier Way to Save a LifeSudden Cardiac Arrest kills 300,000 people annually. You can help change or reduce this number by learning hands-only CPR and how to respond in an emergency. Attend a short 1-hour training session and learn the simple steps of saving a life. This course is free and for all ages. Bring your family and friends. NM Heart Institute Foundation, phone (505) 843-2814, www.nmhi.com• Call Senior Center of your choice to pre-register. Los Volcanes Senior Ctr.: March 1; 9:00 am to 10:00 am 6500 Los Volcanes NW, ABQ, NM 87121, phone 836-8745 North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Ctr.: Saturday, April 6, 10:00 to 11:00am 7521 Carmel Avenue NW 87133, phone 764-6475Palo Duro Senior Ctr. Wed., Mar. 13, 9:00 – 10:00am; Wed., May 1, 10:30 – 11:30am5221 Palo Duro NE, ABQ, NM 87110, phone 888-8102

THE NEW MEXICO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CITZEN REvIEW BOARD needs volunteers to provide advocacy and oversight for abused and neglected children in the state’s custody. Volunteers meet one day each month to review several cases. For information, call 866-857-2976 or visit: www.nmcrb.org.

WANTED WWI and WWII Memorabilia Korean-Vietnam Vet.Looking for military items. Call Bert at 505-254-1438.

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Albuquerque Singles Over Sixty, (SOS), is a social group for singles 59 years of age or older. This is a great place to make new friends, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and to get some exercise from our many fun walks, hikes, and dances. To join this group, visit the SOS website at: http://www.meetup.com/abqsos/. Once you have joined, you can sign up for any of the events that you like.

COMMUNITy EvENTS

YOGA SCHOOL @ New Heart….yoga for growing ageless….Yoga Classes with Patsy Gaetano

MARCH SPECIAL:Unlimited Yoga Classes for One Month for New Students $50 JUST SOME OF OUR YOGA CLASS OFFERINGS: 10:30-NOON Tuesday & ThursdaySLOW PACED ACTIVE YOGA This class usually starts with seated poses in a chair and progresses to standing poses and explores the full range of Yoga practices but at a slow pace. It is appropriate for most everyone including the older student, those with manageable injuries and those wanting a

modification rich experience.9:15-10:15AM Thursday & 12:30-2PM Saturday DEEP RELAXATION-YOGA NIDRA This is a wonderful opportunity to improve our health. We start the class with gentle stretching to prepare the body and then we settle into a supported reclining position on the floor. A variety of Yogic practices will be taught including rotation of consciousness, breathwork and visualization.

Eleven weekly yoga classes All classes are mixed level with adaptations offered and encouraged. [email protected]. 505-281-0886. YOGASCHOOLatNH.com

Second Thursday

The NM Alliance for Retired Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Council Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM. Call 266.2505.

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email [email protected].

March 7Free SeminarJoin us for “What Seniors Need to Know Today” A presentation by nationally known senior living expert Rick Hunsicker. Rick will cover the issues of lifestyle,Health, fitness, security and socialization as they relate To planning for the future.His message includes discussion on the financial issues that plague an older, paid off home.The seminar begins at 2:00 p.m. with a presentation about the new LifeCare community being developed in Rio Ranchoby the Haverland Carter LifeStyle

Group, the not-for-profit parent company for La Vida Llena LifeCare Community.March 7, 2:00 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Tamaya. 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo

March 12Senior Citizens Law Office Seminar Speaker Series featuring Mandy Pino and Sen. Dede Feldman discussing the Affordable Health Care Act and its implications for senior citizens at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church, 1300 Gerard Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Admission: $10 per person (cash or check no credit cards)For more information see www.sclonm.org

March 13Project Heart Start – An Easier Way to Save a Life Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills 300,000 people annually. You can help change or reduce this number by learning hands-only CPR and how to respond in an emergency. Attend a short 1 hour training and learn the simple steps of saving a life.


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Palo Duro Senior Center5221 Palo Duro NE, ABQ, NM 87110 Please call to register: 505-888-8102Wed., Mar. 13, 9:00 – 10:00a.m.Wed., May 1, 10:30 – 11:30a.m.

N. Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Social Hall 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, ABQ, NM 87113. Please call to register: 505-764-6475Saturday, Apr. 6, 10:00 –11:00a.m.

March 23, 24Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest, at EXPO New Mexico, Manuel Lujan Event Center, State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Southwest’s largest gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, tea houses, cake, donut and candy makers, wineries & more; with cooking demos, baking contests, chocolate eating and barista latte art contests, live music and games for kids. Admission: $10; kids 12 & under, free. Call, 510-1312; visit, chocolateandcoffeefest.com.

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March 16, 17Native American Dances: Laguna Corn Dancers, noon-1 p.m. The Laguna Corn Dancers from the Laguna Pueblo at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW. Admission: $6 adults; $5.50 seniors; $3 students & kids. Call, 866-855-7902; visit, indianpueblo.org.

March 23-24Native American Dances: John Lewis- Ohkay Owingeh at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, noon-1 p.m. The ceremonial dress worn by the dancers are more than just decorative; the feathers, jewelry and beads all communicate part of the story. Admission: $6 adults, $5.50 seniors, $3 students & kids. Call, 866-855-7902; visit, indianpueblo.org.

March 30, 31Native American Dances: Cachini Dance Group at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, 11 a.m. Enjoy the Cachini Dance Group from the Zuni Pueblo. Call, 866-

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March 30Jazz Brasileiro plays the Santa Ana Cafe at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, 1300 Tuyuna Trail on the Santa Ana Pueblo, 6-9 p.m. Jazz Brasilerio performs Brazilian sound. No cover. Call, 867-1234; visit tamaya.hyatt.com.THEATER March 10The Figueroa Music and Arts Project & Festival Ballet Albuquerque present: Music, Dinosaurs and Dance - A Fun Family Frolic, 2 p.m. With Darius Milhaud’s “Creation of the World,” and Bruce Adolph’s narrated musical account of the life story of “Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto.” Tickets, $15-$35, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 13Movie: Raisin in the Sun, at the KiMo, 7 p.m. Free admission. Featuring a post-show talkback moderated by Gene Grant. A story of the Youngers, a Southside Chicago family trying to survive in cramped quarters. When Mama gets a $10,000 check from her husband's life insurance, they consider moving to a larger house in a white suburb. Call the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 15, 16FUSION Theatre Co. presents Clybourne Park -- 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, at KiMo Theatre, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Clybourne Park is a funny and fiercely provocative play about race, real estate, and

the volatile values of each. Tickets, $2-$37, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

March 29Friday Fright Nights at the KiMo – Vertigo, Hi DEF-Hitch, 8 p.m. John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places. Tickets, $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

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From the 1950s through the 1970s, a state historical marker located just off N.M.

14 for the Sandia Mountains carried this opening sentence: “Ancient home of the Sandia Man, among the earliest of cave-dwelling humans known on this continent.”

That bold statement was guaranteed to catch the eye of any tourist who stopped to read the sign. By the early 1980s, however, the text had been reworked to focus entirely on geology, and all reference to prehistoric Sandia Man was deleted.

The reason for this action by the state had to do with a controversy that developed among archeologists over the interpretation and authenticity of the stone tools left in a cave by long-ago inhabitants. The cave came to be known as Sandia Cave. And therein is the

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University of New Mexico graduate student Frank C. Hibben began digging in the cave. He continued digging during the summers, while attending Harvard to get a doctorate degree and then return to UNM as a professor.

In the late spring of 1940, Time magazine broke the story that a young New Mexico archeologist named Hibben had made a discovery of major importance at Sandia Cave. According to the magazine, he had unearthed in the lowest level of the cave stone implements produced by an extremely old culture that were intermixed with bone fragments of extinct Ice Age animals. Distinctive spear heads, now named Sandia points, and some scrapers had been collected. These artifacts served to identify in rather narrow limits the ancient hunting culture of Sandia Man.

Later, the Smithsonian Institution published Hibben’s field report granting him celebrity status in the world of archeology.

In 1946, Prof. Hibben published a popular book called “The Lost Americans,” which contained a chapter on “Sandia Cave Man.” In it, he told how he brought this story

to light and why he concluded that Sandia Man lived 20,000 years ago. In part, the explanation represented a defense of his methods.

Almost from the beginning, his digging practices were challenged by colleagues. Hibben seemed to have been a sloppy note keeper, and some of his records and artifacts had a way of getting lost. The technical problems as to dating Sandia points were never resolved, and Hibben later admitted he had made mistakes, causing his archeological writings to be marred by contradictions and exaggerations.

In the end, proof could not be found to show he engaged in deliberate fraud, but scholars generally have moved away from acceptance of Sandia Man as a genuine landmark in our prehistory. Today, one seldom finds reference to Prof. Frank C. Hibben in professional handbooks and texts.

In the summer of 2002, Hibben, then 91 years old, died in his sleep. In his will, he left $4 million to UNM for construction of the Hibben Center for Archeological Research. That perhaps was his most enduring legacy.

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in the city. Apparently some either swarmed into the area or were brought in. Eastern subs cause considerable harm, and some of the homes in Princess Jeanne have been seriously damaged. They are so destructive that many termite companies avoided the area rather than try to deal with them.

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If you have eastern subs, you need to get your home treated professionally. Make sure that whomever you use can positively identify them as eastern subs and is not guessing. The tibiae of the arid land sub swarmers are black, and the tibiae of the eastern sub swarmers is pale. The tibiae is the second section of the leg between the tarsi (foot) and femur (attached

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