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Dental implants
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Tour of Pancho Villa’s Legendary Border Crossing will transport you back to the original site of the infamous raid on the U.S. Village of Columbus, NM March 9th, 1916.
America’s first 9/11 happened at approximately 4:12 a.m. March 9th, 1916 when 600+ “Villaistas” raided Columbus Army’s Camp. 8 soldiers, 10 civilians and 200+ villaistas were killed.
TOUR – Starting at the Valley Heights Cemetery to see the grave sites of the fallen soldiers and civilians from that explosive morning in and around the village and Camp Furlong military base.
See the planes, tanks, and all the historical artifacts and fort ruins at the State Park or Museum.
Take the historical walking tour throughout the small downtown of the village.
Tour the Railroad museum featuring the wall clock stopped in time by a bullet.
By the end of this fun and factual historical event tour you’re going to understand why the name “Pancho Villa” is known worldwide!
My Scholarship Report for the 2024 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo in Las Cruces
Op-ed by Addison B. Bachman
Outdoor Economic Conference hosted by OutdoorNM.org
EXPOnentially is the perfect term for describing the opportunity for the Village of Columbus (and all of Luna County), to match our most valuable tourism assets with the industries that thrive on outdoor adventure, tourism, and a wide range of social causes that aim to protect, preserve, educate, and create public awareness of the riches that surround us.
Day One: Leaving Columbus at dawn and making my way to the Deming Municipal Airport for the first leg of my scholarship opportunities. Our plane taxied right up to deposit the first flight passengers and load us all up, some quick instructions, and we were off into the yonder. Bruce, our pilot, narrated our entire flight pointing out all the different mountains ranges that would make up the Mimbres Peaks National Monument if the designation is awarded. By all historical data, Luna County stands to gain waves of new support, grants, new jobs, start-ups, and most of all, T-O-U-R-I-S-T-S.
We managed to spot one of the World War II practice bombing targets that are scattered across the region. These are how our Air Force learned the precision bombing that would soon devastate the German strongholds and airfields. SIDEBAR – Did you know the U.S. Air Force was “born” in Columbus, New Mexico? Read more.
The Sleeping Dragon – Florida Mountains Luna County, NM.
Earthbound once again I had to hightail it over to the Les Combes Winery to meet the tour group for a hike up the trails of the Spring Canyon State Park. As we turned on the road leading to the park you could easily see why the mountain view ahead of us is known locally as the “Sleeping Dragon”. Can you see him lying there from the tip of his snout (facing you), up and over the scales of the backbone, all the way down to the long sweeping tail?
Nathan, our trail guide and narrator. He was obviously well seasoned in the art of keeping a hike moving along, saving the intermittent rest stops to point out topography, and the unique flora and fauna present as you gain elevation up the trail. We had some real troopers that were determined to go as far as time allowed.
Les Combes Winery restaurant and general store.
Reconvening with the entire group at the base of the trail, we loaded up the vans and headed back to the winery for a tour of the inner workings of producing millions of gallons of wines. Then, a welcomed lunch served al Fresca. A deliciously cooked-to-order pasta dish to replace all those calories we burned on the Spring Canyon hike. Seriously good food folks!
Now refueled and ready to head to Cruces to check-in to my room at the old Ramada Palms, just two blocks down from the convention center. I had time enough to shower off the morning hike and grab a cat nap before the Meet & Greet session begins at 5pm.
With the exhibit hall set for the big day tomorrow, tonight is a chance to linger and rub elbows with the attendees and the exhibitors all the while enjoying the house special “Prickly Pear” cocktail, and a spread of appetizers and deserts. Sufficiently filled and greeted out, I’m ready to call it a day.
Day Two: The schedule today is a ratta-tat-tat of speakers, panels, breakout sessions, lunch and introductions that end with transport by the Las Cruces Electric Bus “Road Runner Transit” to the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park for walks, dinner, drinks, and sunsets across the expanse of the Rio Grande.
Man on a Mission: Arriving a bit early to get the “lay of the land” in the exhibition hall, I quickly noticed most all the tables in the room were filled with attendees enjoying the catered breakfast, coffee and musings of the event. Amazingly, three tables at the front of the stage were empty. So, not being the shy type, I anchored myself smack dab centerstage. I was determined to take as much advantage of my scholarship as I possibly could. I wanted to hear, meet, and talk to everyone. I wanted New Mexico True and the entire outdoor economic industry to come to the understanding the southern border of New Mexico IS NOT INTERSTATE 10.
In fact, one would be hard pressed to find a more historically important site to New Mexico and American military history than my little Village of Columbus, NM. And, I can prove it with just one question: Have you ever heard the name Pancho Villa?
Of course you have. The whole world knows that name. Why?See Columbus, NM.
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION! – The morning opens with greetings from the event organizer Jeff Steinborn. Director of the Outdoor New Mexico.
Outdoor New Mexico is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote the protection, appreciation, sustainable management, appropriate recreational use, and economic benefits of outdoor natural areas in New Mexico, and to promote educational and workforce development activities that advance these objectives.
Speaker after speaker presents their specific interests in promoting the great outdoors of New Mexico. Non-profits and For Profits organizations and businesses provide their insights on how to attract their attention to set-up shop in New Mexico’s cities, towns, and villages.
The speaker that really made on mark on me was Seth Bush, Race Director & Owner, Zia Rides. Seth has dedicated himself to creating the best family friendly biking events and festivals in the Southwestern USA. I’m hoping to get his attention about Columbus, NM’s place in the biking and hiking industries.
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Specifically, Columbus, NM is now being accepted as the official starting or terminus to the 3100 mile long Continental Divide Trail. Just the New Mexico portion is nearly 700 miles long as it crosses from the top of the state all the way down to Columbus. NM. Whatyathink Seth?
The key takeaway from Seth’s expertise (and maybe the convention), was how to attract outdoor economic business to your community. MAKE IT SIMPLE FOR THEM.
I suppose I should start here by apologizing to Lancing for my exuberance when my sponsor introduced me to him earlier in the morning. You see, I stand 6’6″ tall, and my wingspan is the about the same. When I speak passionately, my body forgets I might be terrifying in close quarters. Nevertheless, Lancing gave me my two minutes to make an impression. I’m pretty sure I did. HAH!
Lancing’s presentation was absolutely forward looking and positive for the future of tourism in New Mexico. Especially Outdoors. He seemed both excited and frustrated. Excited at the opportunities available through New Mexico True to provide exposure to each tourism venue in NM. Frustrated because so few of these venues reach out for his help. Slide after slide showed us the potential of tapping into the resources provided by the New Mexico Tourism Dept. 11.6 billion reasons why.
Did I mention I “jumped the shark” in regards to these resources? Yep. A few months back I became aware of a partnership program for each NM city to collaborate with New Mexico True in creating a proprietary website for their specific community. The first step is acquiring a domain name that fits this template “Name of City”NMTRUE.com So, I did. And as I told Lancing, I built it for him. Go read my pitch to him here: www.ColumbusNMTrue.com
Jeff Steinborn, Executive Director, Outdoor New Mexico
A Word From Our Sponsor – It would be a great oversight to not express my gratitude to my scholarship sponsor Jeff Steinborn, the Executive Director of Outdoor New Mexico and the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference.
I met Jeff briefly down here at a Columbus city council meeting that had the Mimbres Peaks National Monument designation on the docket. Little did I know, I had just entered the fray between the Pro-designation and the Against-designation crowd.
Apparently he took notice of my online campaign to enlighten folks to the efforts of designating our Mimbres Peaks mountain’s as New Mexico’s next National Monument. Again, I jumped the shark and registered www.MimbresPeaks.com It’s what I do.
Thank you Jeff for your sponsorship, and for taking me by-the-hand to be sure you personally introduced me to as many of the players as possible. Not the least of which was Jeff’s life partner. Turns out, the one person who braved sitting right up front with me, was her. A powerhouse of a woman who also deserves my thanks and gratitude for her encouragement and support. Oh, and for giving me Jeff’s brand new special series Conference hat to wear in the sun at the State Park party. Sorry Bro!
An Open Invitation
In closing this report I’d like to extend an invitation to the speakers, exhibitors, and mucky-mucks to come down to the REAL BORDER OF NEW MEXICO to stay with me, and see it for yourselves. As it happens, my dog in the hunt is my little ol’ Bed and Breakfast. The Hole in the Wall Getaway.
I hope to see y’all down here real soon partners! – BigAddison
Columbus, New Mexico rancher Russell Johnson says Kamala Harris is pandering for votes and questions why the Biden-Harris administration refused to continue border wall construction, adding he doesn’t believe Harris would secure the border if elected.
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The Sunset viewing deck – An outdoor living room complete with firepit as needed in winter.
A walking path around the property (eight times around is a mile!)
It’s not easy being the redheaded stepchild of the State. But that’s what Luna County is to New Mexico.
If it wasn’t for offramps from the I-10, Deming would be lucky to be a ghost town. And Columbus? Please, we barely exist now, especially as it concerns the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, and New Mexico’s State Tourism Dept. Both constantly demonstrate they see no value in our patch of desert. Think I’m exaggerating? I challenge you to go the states tourism website www.NewMexico.org and find Deming or Columbus without having to search. Good luck. Deming and Columbus ARE NOT EVEN LISTED in the “Southwest Cities” tab.
Then comes the bid to designate our Mimbres Peaks as a National Monument. That would be FEDERAL RECOGNITION, and it might just prime the pump for the State to pay attention to our wealth of historical value, to include the location that made the name “Pancho Villa” known worldwide. A marketing coup just waiting for New Mexico True to scoop up, and run with. (See www.ColumbusNMTrue.com for my pitch to them).
It’s astonishing, and embarrassing that I could register all the historic domain names I have, to include www.MimbresPeaks.com. Unfortunately, this is easy in Luna County because even the majority of local city governments, businesses, and citizens don’t see the value here. BTW – It cost $10-$20 a year to register a domain name. I’m pretty sure even Luna County budgets can afford that.
What’s a redheaded stepchild to do?
I’m really not sure. But doing nothing will always reap the same rewards. And that’s why I entered the debate about Mimbres Peaks. IT’S A CHANCE FOR US TO PROSPER FROM. And I don’t want Luna County to throw that away. And I think the City Council of Columbus, NM should absolutely reverse course and apologize to their constituents for being so blind to just willy-nilly vote to negate support. WHAT IN THE HELL DID WE HAVE TO LOSE? We’re already the POOREST VILLAGE, IN THE POOREST COUNTY, IN THE 2ND POOREST STATE IN THE NATION. We certainly don’t need our village government voting to keep it that way. Over and over and over again.
BUT, there’s a problem to overcome about Mimbres Peaks.
Cowboy Dickies!
The problem is, a King Cab truck full of ranchers have concerns, and are afraid of affects the designation might have on their land use and livelihood. And rightly so. And I want answers for them, and for the majority of ranchers who are silent, or may not be aware, or concerned at all.
The truck full have their rears up and are very busy screaming against the designation without historical evidence to support their fears. They scream erroneous claims at council meetings and online forums. When their claims are refuted with evidence and documentation, they are quickly seen standing there holding their Cowboy Dickies.
I can tell you something better to be holding fellers, DEMONSTRATABLE FACTS BASED ON PRECIDENT THAT SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS. That’s how you change minds. Especially the ones making the ultimate decision in Washington. Erroneous accusations wont cut it there.
Here’s what my research shows: Historical Success Stories from EVERY COUNTY getting a Historic Monument designation. There’s simply no historical patterns of government abuse or overreach here. Are there some? OF COURSE. But few and far in between. They amount to a drop in the ocean in comparison to the benefits. And, If you do a minute of research you can see the issues are usually resolved, OR, the circumstances that caused the issues don’t exist in Luna County, making those fears moot. (Note to pick-up truck gang: Be sure your documentation applies here, or it’s holding your dickies again.)
It’s time to circle the wagons folks!
Luna County ranchers ARE NOT the first concern. And shouldn’t be allowed to hijack the opportunity away from the community as a whole because of theirunsubstantiated fears of change.
ALL Luna County Established Businesses, All 8300+ Employed, 1000’s of Land Owners, and ALL 25,300+ Citizens THAT COULD BE ENRICHED are the FIRST concern.
Which include the ranching businesses. But, they are not more special than any member of the body. Nevertheless, a fair debate FOR THEM is something they have been offered. It’s THE RANCHERS who are refusing to sit down with the organizers. I saw that for myself at the Columbus City Council Meeting where the invitation was extended. Logic says, they know their arguments are paper tigers and cant stand up to scrutiny.
I propose the two parties (Ranchers vs Designators), sit down and hash it out on the record for all to see.
Short of that happening, the infighting and rumor mills will continue to sway decisions made by our elected officials responsible for the commercial success or continued loss of Luna County’s Historical Value.
Let’s not snatch defeat from the possible jaws of victory here folks. Let’s not lose our sense of community between ranchers and laymen. Let’s not let our county’s poverty rate dictate our tourism value to the State of New Mexico.
The fact is, the history in these parts shaped the future of America more than most. And Columbus especially. It surpasses most every historical site in the country. Certainly as much, or even more than Alamogordo and the The Manhattan Project. And if you don’t know why, THAT’S THE PROBLEM. The State andNewMexicoTrue need to get off their Santa Fe carousel high horses and shine the light down here for America and the world to see.
And, WE don’t need to chase off a National Monument designation in our backyard without doing our collective due diligence as a community to decide what’s best for us. Set up the meeting people.
EDITORS NOTE: Leading by example, www.MimbresPeaks.com is neutral on the matter. Visitors are immediately given the choice to read the respective parties PROS and CONS.
How can you help spread the word? Share this post (and others), to all your Social Media accounts.
Easy peasy folks. Here’s the link to cut and paste: https://villageofcolumbusnm.com/mimbres-peaks
Contact New Mexico Tourism Department 491 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-795-0343 or email: TD-SantaFe.VIC@state.nm.us
It’s not easy being the redheaded stepchild of the State. But that’s what Luna County is to New Mexico.
If it wasn’t for offramps from the I-10, Deming would be lucky to be a ghost town. And Columbus? Please, we barely exist now, especially as it concerns the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, and New Mexico’s State Tourism Dept. Both constantly demonstrate they see no value in our patch of desert. Think I’m exaggerating? I challenge you to go the states tourism website www.NewMexico.org and find Deming or Columbus without having to search. Good luck. Deming and Columbus ARE NOT EVEN LISTED in the “Southwest Cities” tab.
Then comes the bid to designate our Mimbres Peaks as a National Monument. That would be FEDERAL RECOGNITION, and it might just prime the pump for the State to pay attention to our wealth of historical value, to include the location that made the name “Pancho Villa” known worldwide. A marketing coup just waiting for New Mexico True to scoop up, and run with. (See www.ColumbusNMTrue.com for my pitch to them).
It’s astonishing, and embarrassing that I could register all the historic domain names I have, to include www.MimbresPeaks.com. Unfortunately, this is easy in Luna County because even the majority of local city governments, businesses, and citizens don’t see the value here. BTW – It cost $10-$20 a year to register a domain name. I’m pretty sure even Luna County budgets can afford that.
What’s a redheaded stepchild to do?
I’m really not sure. But doing nothing will always reap the same rewards. And that’s why I entered the debate about Mimbres Peaks. IT’S A CHANCE FOR US TO PROSPER FROM. And I don’t want Luna County to throw that away. And I think the City Council of Columbus, NM should absolutely reverse course and apologize to their constituents for being so blind to just willy-nilly vote to negate support. WHAT IN THE HELL DID WE HAVE TO LOSE? We’re already the POOREST VILLAGE, IN THE POOREST COUNTY, IN THE 2ND POOREST STATE IN THE NATION. We certainly don’t need our village government voting to keep it that way. Over and over and over again.
BUT, there’s a problem to overcome about Mimbres Peaks.
Cowboy Dickies!
The problem is, a King Cab truck full of ranchers have concerns, and are afraid of affects the designation might have on their land use and livelihood. And rightly so. And I want answers for them, and for the majority of ranchers who are silent, or may not be aware, or concerned at all.
The truck full have their rears up and are very busy screaming against the designation without historical evidence to support their fears. They scream erroneous claims at council meetings and online forums. When their claims are refuted with evidence and documentation, they are quickly seen standing there holding their Cowboy Dickies.
I can tell you something better to be holding fellers, DEMONSTRATABLE FACTS BASED ON PRECIDENT THAT SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS. That’s how you change minds. Especially the ones making the ultimate decision in Washington. Erroneous accusations wont cut it there.
Here’s what my research shows: Historical Success Stories from EVERY COUNTY getting a Historic Monument designation. There’s simply no historical patterns of government abuse or overreach here. Are there some? OF COURSE. But few and far in between. They amount to a drop in the ocean in comparison to the benefits. And, If you do a minute of research you can see the issues are usually resolved, OR, the circumstances that caused the issues don’t exist in Luna County, making those fears moot. (Note to pick-up truck gang: Be sure your documentation applies here, or it’s holding your dickies again.)
It’s time to circle the wagons folks!
Luna County ranchers ARE NOT the first concern. And shouldn’t be allowed to hijack the opportunity away from the community as a whole because of theirunsubstantiated fears of change.
ALL Luna County Established Businesses, All 8300+ Employed, 1000’s of Land Owners, and ALL 25,300+ Citizens THAT COULD BE ENRICHED are the FIRST concern.
Which include the ranching businesses. But, they are not more special than any member of the body. Nevertheless, a fair debate FOR THEM is something they have been offered. It’s THE RANCHERS who are refusing to sit down with the organizers. I saw that for myself at the Columbus City Council Meeting where the invitation was extended. Logic says, they know their arguments are paper tigers and cant stand up to scrutiny.
I propose the two parties (Ranchers vs Designators), sit down and hash it out on the record for all to see.
Short of that happening, the infighting and rumor mills will continue to sway decisions made by our elected officials responsible for the commercial success or continued loss of Luna County’s Historical Value.
Let’s not snatch defeat from the possible jaws of victory here folks. Let’s not lose our sense of community between ranchers and laymen. Let’s not let our county’s poverty rate dictate our tourism value to the State of New Mexico.
The fact is, the history in these parts shaped the future of America more than most. And Columbus especially. It surpasses most every historical site in the country. Certainly as much, or even more than Alamogordo and the The Manhattan Project. And if you don’t know why, THAT’S THE PROBLEM. The State andNewMexicoTrue need to get off their Santa Fe carousel high horses and shine the light down here for America and the world to see.
And, WE don’t need to chase off a National Monument designation in our backyard without doing our collective due diligence as a community to decide what’s best for us. Set up the meeting people.
EDITORS NOTE: Leading by example, www.MimbresPeaks.com is neutral on the matter. Visitors are immediately given the choice to read the respective parties PROS and CONS.
How can you help spread the word? Share this post (and others), to all your Social Media accounts.
Easy peasy folks. Here’s the link to cut and paste: https://villageofcolumbusnm.com/mimbres-peaks
Contact New Mexico Tourism Department 491 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-795-0343 or email: TD-SantaFe.VIC@state.nm.us
My infamous old preacher, mentor, and employer, Dr. Gene Scott (once called “The Shock Jock of Televangelism“), would say about errant bible teaching: “Text without context is Kotex”. So, here’s some context. The accurate headline above was written for the search engines, and people too lazy to read the article. It’s the least I can do for this injustice:
Resolution 2024-69. A resolution to NEGATE SUPPORT to the creation of Mimbres Peaks National Monument. Get it? 3 out of 4 “Trustees” APPROVED THE MOTION AGAINST SUPPORTING A NATIONAL MONUMENT IN LUNA COUNTY.
Kudos to the holdout Trustee Bill Johnson. The mayor only votes in a tiebreaker (full disclosure: the mayor is my uncle), but considering he tried his level best to table the motion (upon the trustees being educated before voting), I’m pretty sure what his vote would have been. You know, the common sense vote.
So it goes in Columbus. I’ve watched it for 40 years. At times, City council members (and some mayor’s), here are easily leveraged against what’s best for the village and their constituents. Leveraged by bribes, fear, good ol’ boy codes, and even Barack H. Obama. You read that right, the last time Columbus, NM trustees and mayor were in harmony, was just before they all got stung by Obama’s “Fast and Furious” gun-running scandal and sent to Federal prison. (Mayor, Police Chief & Two Trustees among others). Think I’m kidding? I wish I was. Read for yourself.
The question is: Who leveraged who this time around?
It’s obvious (to me anyway), by the language of motion the fix was in. If the motion was written for the good of the Village, it would have been written to vote For or Against the designation. Not just a vote against. Duh.
Without any questions to the presenters, and zero discussion of the motion before voting, the Village of Columbus “Trustees” OFFICIALLY told tourists to “TAKE A HIKE AT SOME OTHER HISTORICAL MONUMENT!
Click to see Mr. Johnson’s Facebook page.
I have no clue who they got too, but, I have a pretty good idea who the “they” are this time. “The Columbus-Hills Bully’s”, a rancher gang running skeered their rope is gunna slip off. The leader and mouthpiece of this rancher gang is Russell Johnson, heir apparent to the 100 year+ old family business: Carzalia Valley Produce and president of New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau. If you visit his Facebook page (here), you’ll see he thinks he’s “Killing It” when it comes to conversation about the Mimbres Peaks historical monument designation.
In reality, what Mr. Johnson apparently “killed” was his conversation with me. It used to be on this post in the Deming Community Facebook group seen here, but I can’t find it anymore. Thank goodness I had the premonition to screenshot ALL OF IT (available upon request by media only).
What the whole community quickly learned was, Mr. Johnson started a fight, and didn’t expect a challenger. Even I was embarrassed for him. NO FACTS, NO EVIDENCE. Only Opinion, Speculation, and Fearmongering.
The only thing Mr. Johnson came off as an expert in is fertilizer, aka Bullsh*t.
You can see his blustering started about what’s good for the community, and by the finish of our exchange, he ended with his contempt for the community and very people who have given their blood, sweat, and tears to his family gain for over 100 years. Yeah, I’d try hide it too Rustle Johnson.
Without doubt, Columbus, New Mexico is where Progress goes to die. The old guard there likes things just the way they are. With their fingers in the till one way or another. And sometimes literally.
One last thing. I love ranchers. I hate bullies. I’m the son of a Texas rancher. Though born and raised in Southern California, I spent every summer vacation from school grades 1st-11th on the family ranch in Throckmorton, TX. So, I know bullsh*t when I smell it. And for the single cowgirls here, you can find me on WesternMatch.com YeeHaw! 😉
Join BigAddison and Jesse Deubel as they discuss the history and magnificence of Columbus, NM and the vast public lands surrounding this quaint community.
Today, most visitors to Columbus are there for a short stop while en route to Old Mexico. Situated just a few miles north of the port of entry to Palomas, MX visitors often stay on the US side of the border and walk over to Mexico for shopping, dining and reduced price medical care. The treasures of this region are plentiful and one of New Mexico’s best kept secrets. For more information about the benefits a national monument would provide, please visit www.protectmimbrespeaks.org
Enjoy the Listen!
Thank You Jesse Deubel for this great opportunity to share about our little spot here on the Border of Enchantment in Columbus, New Mexico. Looking forward to see you here again, AND OFTEN! -BigA
Nathan, our trail guide and narrator. He was obviously well seasoned in the art of keeping a hike moving along, saving the intermittent rest stops to point out topography, and the unique flora and fauna present as you gain elevation up the trail. We had some real troopers that were determined to go as far as time allowed.
Then, a welcomed lunch served al Fresca. A deliciously cooked-to-order pasta dish to replace all those calories we burned on the Spring Canyon hike. Seriously good food folks!
With the exhibit hall set for the big day tomorrow, tonight is a chance to linger and rub elbows with the attendees and the exhibitors all the while enjoying the house special “Prickly Pear” cocktail, and a spread of appetizers and deserts. Sufficiently filled and greeted out, I’m ready to call it a day.
Day Two: The 
Lancing’s presentation was absolutely forward looking and positive for the future of tourism in New Mexico. Especially Outdoors. He seemed both excited and frustrated. Excited at the opportunities available through New Mexico True to provide exposure to each tourism venue in NM. Frustrated because so few of these venues reach out for his help. Slide after slide showed us the potential of tapping into the resources provided by the New Mexico Tourism Dept. 11.6 billion reasons why.
Thank you Jeff for your sponsorship, and for taking me by-the-hand to be sure you personally introduced me to as many of the players as possible. Not the least of which was Jeff’s life partner. Turns out, the one person who braved sitting right up front with me, was her. A powerhouse of a woman who also deserves my thanks and gratitude for her encouragement and support. Oh, and for giving me Jeff’s brand new special series Conference hat to wear in the sun at the State Park party. Sorry Bro!
I’m really not sure. But doing nothing will always reap the same rewards. And that’s why I entered the debate about Mimbres Peaks. IT’S A CHANCE FOR US TO PROSPER FROM. And I don’t want Luna County to throw that away. And I think the City Council of Columbus, NM should absolutely reverse course and apologize to their constituents for being so blind to just willy-nilly 
In reality, what Mr. Johnson apparently “killed” was his conversation with me. It used to be on this post in the Deming Community Facebook group 
