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Tularosa Public Library
Tularosa Public Library (more, and more, and more)
515 Fresno Street
Tularosa, NM 88352 (map)
505-585-2711
http://www.tularosapubliclibrary.org/

Hours are Wed-Fri. 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

E-mail Library Director Randi Northrup: TularosaPublicLibrary@yahoo.com
Internet access and wireless is coming soon!

2009 Summer Reading Program begins Tues., June 2nd 10:30am

Be Creative @ Your Library this summer at the Tularosa Public Library and explore the worlds of books, music, dance, art, magic and much more! Stories, crafts, games, talent show and exciting guest performers! Get a prize for every 5 books that you read! ots of fun learning! The program is open to young people, pre-school through young adult. Programs are held Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 am to 11:45 am. Participants will then be escorted to Vigil Park for their free lunch. Drop by the library to pick up a calendar of events and to register.
For more information call 575-585-2711 Register at any time. You can even register online at our website: http://www.tularosapubliclibrary.org/

A BIG thank you to our sponsors: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, McCune CharitableFoundation, R.D and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation of Ruidoso, Friends of the Tularosa Public Library, Western Bank of Tularosa, Lowe's of Tularosa, The Blue Stone of Alamogordo, Applebee's of Alamogordo


Tularosa Children's Archaeology Fair
Saturday, May 23rd 10:00am - 3:00pm

Renowned archaeologist and author Joe Ben (Kid Rock) Sanders of Southern New Mexico Archaeological Services, Inc., will present an exciting hands-on program about archaeology. Participants will learn what an archaeologist does, what tools are used and how to preserve artifacts. Children will also have a chance to do their own excavating, learn about petroglyphs and the Indian writing system. Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided for lunch.

This is a useful learning experience and fun at the same time. Space is limited so it is important to register early. If there are more children than space, Joe Ben will host a second Children's Archaeology Fair on Saturday, May 30th so that all children are given the opportunity to attend. Come by the Tularosa Public Library and register now!

Dee Bowman

Dee Boman presents
Nature’s Wisdom Studio at Hidden Artist Gallery

The Gallery will be open: M-W-F 2 - 4 pm and Saturdays 11 - 3 pm
501 Granado Street (one block west of Hwy. 70) in Historic Tularosa
(575) 551-1978 • www.natureswisdomhealingimages.com events

Non-Perishable food donations for the Tularosa Food Bank would be appreciated at all gallery events.  (Their client load has doubled recently)  Thanks!

email Dee
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Alamogordo Daily News - read articles about Tularosa.
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Ruidoso News
Read Tularosa area news compiled from many sources: www.topix.net

Climate Zia

What does 100 years of weather data tell us about the climate of the Tularosa?

When does it rain and how much? by day, by month, by year (Now includes 2006!).

Monsoon June, see the proof

Biggest rain in 30 years? Just the facts.

echo of the desert

La Casa Rosa - where 3500 hand made adobes surround spanish colonial furniture, woodworking, punched tin, weaving and retablo painting. You can find it at 901 St. Francis Dr. in Tularosa. View a sort slide show.

For more information contact Cynthia Duran Prelo-Riedlinger, (575) 491-4275, cprtular@tularosa.net. Read an article about La Casa Rosa that was published in the Spring 2003 issue of Su Casa Magazine.

Cynthia also gives tours of Tularosa and the great-great-great grand daughter of Tularosa's first Alcalde, Cisario Duran, knows Tularosa.

Get Out!!
There are three excellent ways to find great events around Tularosa and the state. For local events over the next month check out the Alamogordo Daily News Community Calendar. For annual and statewide events visit the New Mexico Tourism Department page.
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Village of Tularosa

Visit Tularosa's new web page: http://www.villageoftularosa.com

Road Construction -- Hwy 54 from Tularosa to Santa Rosa

Highway 54 north of Tularosa is getting upgraded to an enhanced two lane road with periodic passing opportunities and widened shoulders. The section from Vaughn to Santa Rosa will be completed in 2007. The section from Tularosa to Vaughn will be completed in 2011, expect delays and lowered speed limits in active construction areas.

Read more on the GRIP web site.

What is Rammed Earth and why are many New Mexican builders using it exclusively? Sandy soil, water, pressure and viola, sandstone for the impatient.
Huston Rammed Earth, Englewood, NM
Earth Sun Construction, Las Cruces, NM
Micander Construction, Las Cruces, NM
Soledad Canyon Earth Builders, Las Cruces, NM
You've got to see these galleries: Rammed Earth Homes, Oracle, AZ and RE Canada.
Informative RE Blog.

Who is Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche?

Rinpoche, a lama, Buddhist monk, teacher and spiritual leader fled the Nyingma center of learning in Tibet in 1959 during the Chinese occupation. He now leads centers in St. Leo, Florida, Garden Grove, California, and Sneedville, Tennessee and he has chosen Tularosa, New Mexico for his North American headquarters. read more

His web site: http://www.vairotsana.org

Who is Cesario?

Many consider Cesario Duran to be the father if Tularosa. In 1862 his community along the El Camino Real near Mesilla was devastated by a flooding Rio Grande. Cesario convinced his neighbors that they should move as a group to the mouth of Tularosa canyon - the present day Village of Tularosa. Cesario was elected as Tularosa's first mayor and his friend José Candellario was appointed as Tularosa's first sheriff. Duran family in the 1870 Census. José Candellario family in the 1860 Census.

read more: Tularosa: Last of the Frontier West

kim Stanley

Who is Kim Stanley?

The top stage actress of the mid-20th century was born as Patricia Beth Reid in an adobe house in Tularosa on February 11, 1925. She starred in 11 Broadway plays between 1951 and 1964 including Bus Stop, The Three Sisters and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She was nominated for an Oscar for her roles in the Séance on a Wet Afternoon and Frances.

Read her new Biography: Female Brando: The Legend of Kim Stanley

Jan Clayton

Who is Jan Clayton?

Jan Clayton starred on broadway as Julie Jordan in Carousel and also as Magnolia in the 1946 revival of Show Boat. From 1954-1957 she played the original role as the mother in the TV drama Lassie. She appeared in dozens of television shows including Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, and even an episode of Love Boat in 1981.

Jan Clayton was born in Tularosa on August 26, 1917. She grew up in Tularosa and appears in the 1930 Otero County census at Jane B. Clayton, age 12. She died on August 28, 1983 in West Hollywood. She is buried in Tularosa's Fairview Cemetery. list