Movies Under the Stars Returns to Angel Fire for Another Great Season of Family Fun
Starting July 9 and continuing each Friday through the month of July, Angel Fire Resort brings you FREE outdoor movies
at the Angel Fire Resort Country Club
ANGEL FIRE, NM (July 5, 2010) – Grab your chairs and blankets and join us at the Angel Fire Resort Country Club for four weeks of Friday night movies under the stars. Starting Friday, July 9th, Angel Fire Resort will host this popular family summer event on the front lawn of the new Angel Fire Resort Country Club. The new location offers a natural amphitheater style seating on the grass as well as patio and deck seating and ample parking for a short walk to the screen. The event is being offered to the public free of charge – complete with free popcorn – and in partnership with the Village of Angel Fire, KKTC True Country 99.9FM, Coca-Cola and Bud Light.
The 2010 family-friendly, movie line-up includes
July 9 “Monsters vs Aliens” – Rated PG
July 16 “Sherlock Holmes” – Rated PG-13
July 23 “Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” – Rated PG
July 30 “Avatar” – Rated PG-13
Once the sun goes down the evenings tend to get cool at 8,600 feet so moviegoers are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, jackets, picnic baskets, and other materials to make the movie more comfortable and enjoyable. Bringing alcoholic beverages on the premises is prohibited by New Mexico State Law. Backpacks and coolers will be subject to search. There will be a cash bar available to individuals 21 years of age and older with valid ID. Concessions, including barbeque, sodas, snacks and candy, are also available on site.
For last minute weather cancellations or venue changes, please call the Angel Fire Resort Hotel at 575-377-6401.
For more information on “Movies Under the Stars” and all other Angel Fire Resort summer activities, please visitwww.angelfireresort.com.
NAME: Sam CITY: Jemez COMMENT: Steve, watch you guys every morning. I know Jemez is one of your favorite spots. Thought I would let you know that it is 34 degrees in La Cueva this morning. Thermometer said 35 yesterday, but there was ice in the bird baths. Guess when the humidity drops, so does the temps
BALLOON FIESTA LOOKING FOR 1972 PHOTOS OF BALLOON FIESTA AT CORONADO CENTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathie Leyendecker
505-228-9874
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is collecting photographs that document its 40 year history and is asking the community to share old pictures of the launch of 13 hot air balloons from the parking lot of Coronado Shopping Center in uptown Albuquerque on
April 8, 1972.
The photographs may be used in collateral materials spotlighting the 40 year history of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2010.
“We have grown and evolved so much since the small gathering of 13 balloons in 1972,” notes Paul Smith, Executive Director. “Many people have fond memories of the early days of Balloon Fiesta, and we want to archive that history while we mark our 40th event,” Smith added.
The Balloon Fiesta staff hopes to collect a variety of old photographs of pilots, favorite balloons, and attendees from the Balloon Fiesta’s earliest days.
The photo submissions would be used by the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to promote the event. All photographers must be willing to license their photographs to the Balloon Fiesta and will be credited if their photo is published. Please include the year and a brief description with the names of people in the photo, if possible. For information about the photo history of the project, call Kathie Leyendecker, Media Relations Director, at (505)228-9874, or email at kleyendecker@balloon fiesta.com Photos may be emailed to kleyendecker@balloon fiesta.com or mailed to:
I'm hoping you can help us get the word out - we are looking for old photos from the April 8, 1972 Balloon Fiesta that took place in the Coronado Center parking lot. We want use the photos to help tell the story of 40 years of Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque....you seem to be the best guy to do this...
As always, I hope this is an outstanding day for you. Wanted to send you this piece I did on Freedom. Thought you might to use it for the 4th of July (?? blog??), a day we all need to remember and hold in our hearts...the principles this great nation was founded upon. The piece is about 1500 words, and I've copied and pasted it along with attaching it. Use it if you choose in anyway you choose. Perhaps more Americans need to think about what Freedom truly means. Your call.
Just got back from a conference in El Paso Texas...it was a good one...talked to lots of Afghan and Iraq Vets at the hospital and at the conference. Have been asked to come to Fort Bliss in September...it'll give me a chance to catch my breath!!
You take care my friend...hope to see you soon.
Most Sincerely your FRIEND.......Sgt. B......(Andy)......Standing by........locked and loaded for the mission ahead (Where God decides)..........OUT!
Freedom To Die For
One Warrior’s Perspective
If we accept the fact that all returning Veterans having survived the brutalities of War in Afghanistan and Iraq have now become New and Different individuals, and that they have now graced our shores as those seeking shelter and acceptance to the United States for the first time, then we must extend to them the very same American traditions and opportunities as expressed in our Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. I have said this many times…No One returns from War unchanged, No One.
Let us consider their youth, the childhood days of our Veterans as a brief visit to America, as compared to so many of our newer, foreign born citizens; immigrants spending a time to explore this country, then deciding to stay and perhaps choosing even to defend it. The difference is that for Warriors in their youth, they decided to give up their youth and their very lives if need be, to protect a belief they may as yet not fully understand. At least at 18 years of age, I didn’t.Liberty was a conviction I felt in principle, but was not yet fully able to express at the time.
The Declaration of Independence states:
“…that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Have you ever asked yourself “What is Freedom?” What is inherent in Freedom that we would choose to die for it?What is It that millions of our young men and women so willingly sign their lives away to protect?Well now, let’s take a look at a Warrior’s view of just that.
Isn’t Freedom the Right to be treated equally, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, political opinion, moral convictions or sexual preference?Doesn’t Freedom mean we have the Right to be treated equally and accepted, whether we are crippled, or diseased or healthy?Does it not matter if we are employed or jobless and homeless; living in a trailer, the back of a car; or living upscale in Beverly Hills?
Whether we do or don’t fit into the standard of “norm”, being so called “good”, voting, tax-paying citizens, we still absolutely do have the Right to condemn and criticize corruption, greed and injustice as we see it. It doesn’t matter if it’s World Banks, the Military-Industrial Complex, International Corporate Strategies, Organized Religions or trashing our environment and its inhabitants.If we are Free, not only can we do this, it is our Responsibility to do this.
And by the way, the definition of Freedom is not buying a new car every few years, and living in a posh home with over-abundance; nor is it taking more than you need while others have less than they need.I will leave that judgment call up to you.But enjoying the “perks” of a society does not mean you stick your head in the sand, pretending your country doesn’t need your help, ignoring the truth and action you need to be involved in. To quote Dr. Martin Luther King: “Silence is Betrayal”.Think about it.
Freedom does mean that it is our Right, our Responsibility to take issue with “that which we believe to be against our beliefs and the welfare of the innocent”. And if such action is done so without harming others, then there is no fear of harsh consequences; such as being locked up in the Super-Max Prison in Colorado under the Patriot Act, or being put on “The List” by the Department of Homeland Security, or being threatened by any other by department of our government. That is not Free Speech. That is not allowing Peaceful Freedom of Expression in action and words.
In America, you have the Freedom to express yourself as you believe it should be done.That means you have the Right to be a pro-animal-rights vegetarian or a livestock-rancher-meat-eater; a pro-lifer anti-abortionist or a right-to-choose pro-abortionist; anti-government or pro-government, neo-Nazi or new-age Equal Rights Peace advocate.We are all in the same basket together. We all live in the same country together.And as long as you don’t try to exercise your power over another or attempt to change someone else’s beliefs by coercion, extortion, or violence, you’re allowed to express your Freedom as you so choose.That’s America.That’s worth defending.
Freedom is very simple:It means not being taken advantage of. That means we cannot be forced against our wills by another person, corporate organization, government, religion or doctrine that attempts to suppress or control our personal or national destiny or our personal and National Right to Life.Freedom means that we control our personal, creative vision for our future, our Right to become who we choose to be, regardless of how others judge our decision. Again, it is as long as our decision does not harm or exploit another person, animal or our environment.
America is America because of our diversity.Except for the American Indians, all other groups came from somewhere else in the last 518 years.We all came from immigrants at one point or another in our family ancestry.There are citizens in America from every other country on this planet.Do we all get along? Hell No.But that’s America.Do we all agree? Absolutely Not!But that’s what America is all about.Can we express our personal views, our beliefs in our own fashion?Yes!And that’s what makes America great! Our Rule of Law protects the Freedom of each and every citizen!
Is it American tradition to turn people away because they’re different, or they don’t seem to fit in? No.When we said, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” we felt it and we meant it.A lot of us still do.
Americans first tolerate, then adapt and eventually become accustomed to and accepting of the diversity and customs of other cultures.It’s been that way with every new group of immigrants since we all began this American Journey together.
So then, in considering the Rights of all citizens, of all shapes, sizes, colors, creeds, customs and beliefs, how then do we not accept our young men and women who have so willingly served to protect this Nation?
Are they different now?Yes.Are they Americans who gave all they had and were wounded by the brutalities of War?Yes.Do we hope they simply fade into the homeless population so we can turn our heads while speeding by after our shopping spree, never looking into their pleading eyes? Absolutely not!
Do we pretend War doesn’t exist? I don’t think that’s possible for us Warriors.And for many civilians, that notion may be a case of denial. But as a Warrior, my perspective is a little different.As far as Afghanistan and Iraq go, I don’t pretend to understand all the “Whys” of either War.The fact is, we’re there and we’ll most likely be there for some time to come.But it seems to me that if we as Americans allow politicians to start Wars, then the very least politicians can do, is to take care of our Warriors who fight in those Wars.Are elected representatives not the guardians of freedom?Was that not so clearly stated July 4th, 1776?
Yes! Freedom is worth dying for. And in the purest sense, Freedom is what America stands for.Freedom is what makes us proud to be Americans.And as Americans we must remain ever vigilant to guard it and to protect it.
We must also ensure with all of our collective strength that our young Warriors, our men and women, the children of this great Nation are part of that future, of that Freedom. Not only have they faced death on the battlefield, they have seen the darkest sides of Humanity.Heroes all, no question.But along with being witness to the atrocities of War, they have also lived through the Nobility of the Human Spirit, the very best in us all.
Through their baptism in blood, our Warriors have been given the Gifts of War:They may now judge, not harshly but fairly; they hold all life as sacred, never to be taken without just cause, but in so doing maintaining a reverence for the dead; they have truly learned the meaning of unconditional love worth dying for, setting the standard for all future relationships. And finally, they have learned the true meaning of Honor, Friendship, Love and Trust.
I ask you then: Who better to lead this Nation into the future, than those who fought to defend it?Are they not the true Guardians of Freedom?And who among us could possibly become better leaders and teachers to set the course of our destiny, the vision of our great nation?
Our Warriors now living by the Code of Honor defend the Freedom that we all hold as sacred.It is their “God Given Right” to be treated equally. It is their Right to be welcomed home, acknowledged for their sacrifice and to then be given the Freedom of life expression they so deserve. Indeed, they have earned that Right.
This decision is up to you, to all Americans citizens who stand in silent anticipation of an uncertain future.Look into your hearts and choose with Wisdom.The future of our Nation depends upon it.
"Just turned on the TV and there you are on a Saturday morning!!! Just wanted to tell you sorry about having to work today but I love your shirt and tie this morning.......purple is my favorite color so nice choice!"
We are having a whole lotta fun on the 4th here in Eagle Nest starting with the 11am Fireman's BBQ benefitting the fire dept.,also,4th Parade at 2pm downtown Eagle Nest,fireworks over Eagle Nest Lake at the state park around 9pm and of course the great fishing at the lake,Shop,shop,shop in our local stores.So,we have many activities for the family....Come out and be a part of a great tradition here in Eagle Nest!!!!!!! Thanks for the plug...and always may God bless you and family......
NAME: Debi CITY: Roswell COMMENT: Mr. Stucker, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your morning send off at the end of your broadcast..."take time to really enjoy your life today, and may God bless." I love it and appreciate it!!! Thank you:) Sphere: Related Content
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