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Annual Joy Junction Feast For The Homeless By Jo Beth Fletcher

ew Mexico’s largest homeless shelter for families provides a holiday meal for the hungry and homeless of the Albuquerque area. For many years, Joy Junction has worked hard to provide a special Thanksgiving and Christmas meal for those who either have no economical means to prepare a meal themselves, or they are homeless. The Feast, as it is aptly called for both holidays, is served at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Dates for the events vary each year. There are many in the city who may have a roof over their heads, but they do not have enough income to purchase groceries on a regular basis, let alone for a special meal. As well, there are those on the street and at various shelters who are unable to enjoy a holiday meal through any means of their own. That’s where Joy Junction, the largest family homeless shelter in

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hungry and homeless does not stop just because a holiday has arrived. Since the larger Feast events at the convention center are held on dates other than the actual holiday, the Joy Junction shelter location also has a special meal on Thanksgiving day and Christmas day to make sure their guests enjoy a family-style meal. For more information, call 505-463-4818 or 505-877-6967.

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To Trust, Or Not To Trust? That Is The Question By Lori L. Millet, J.D., LL.M. ABQ Elder Law, PC

s it better to have a Trust or a Will as part of your estate plan? There is no question that you need one or the other along with comprehensive powers of attorney. Before deciding, it is critical to understand how trusts and wills are different. A Will only comes into effect upon your death. The Will gives instructions for the distribution of your property, but a probate is often necessary because probate is the only way to transfer title to real property (land) in the absence of a joint tenancy deed or transfer on death deed. A Will can contain provisions for a testamentary trust that only comes to life upon your death, and guardianship provisions for minor or disabled children. If you become incapacitated, your family must rely on a power of attorney to be able to make decisions on your behalf. Occasionally, powers of attorney are not honored for various reasons, and a guardianship and conservatorship must be sought. Powers of attorney

die with you so only a personal representative is often appointed in a probate so the personal representative can handle your affairs after death. Sometimes a Will is executed in conjunction with a transfer on death deed and beneficiary designations to avoid probate. Such planning must be done with care so that the beneficiary designations do not alter the terms of the Will; those designations can “undo” the instructions in the Will. A Trust is a good estate planning tool that you can think of as a big pot that you put all of your property into, both real and personal property (residence, land, cars, stocks, etc.). The person who signs the Trust is a Grantor. The Trust gives directions to the manager of the Trust (a Trustee), who then makes distributions from the Trust according to the instructions in the Trust. With revocable living trusts, the Grantor is usually the Trustee until he becomes incapacitated or dies. The Grantor must transfer his assets into the Trust to “fund” it so the Trustee can manage the assets. The Trustee can only manage assets that are titled in the

name of the Trust. Even if the Grantor becomes incapacitated and can no longer serve as Trustee, the successor Trustee can still pay the Grantor’s bills and make other distributions on the Grantor’s behalf from Trust assets without a power of attorney. Provided the Grantor transferred all of his assets into the Trust, a probate is usually not necessary upon death. The Trust can also provide for your surviving spouse, children, or contain special needs provisions for a disabled child or other relative. Married couples sometimes establish Trusts for the estate tax savings. Many people, single and married, prefer the security of a Trust because the family does not have to rely on a power of attorney being recognized in order for someone to take care of their financial affairs in the event of incapacity. Trusts may also be the preferred option if there is property in more than one state. Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. Revocable trusts can be amended, or changed, where irrevocable trusts cannot. There are different kinds of trusts for Medicaid

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and VA planning, tax planning, to hold firearms or special needs planning. Irrevocable trusts in particular must be done with extreme care to make sure you do not inadvertently cause a problem that cannot be fixed because that kind of trust cannot be changed. Using someone else’s trust as a template for your own or downloading one from the internet is never a good solution because no two situations are the same. Fixing the problems that the wrong kind of trust causes will cost far more than paying a competent attorney to ensure the trust that is written meets your individual needs. Deciding which tool is right for you can be complicated, and no two situations are alike. Trusts are more expensive than Wills because they direct what happens to your property while you are alive as well as after you are dead, or are more specialized. You should consult an attorney to have your plan customized to fit your needs and ensure that your intentions will be carried out accordingly. O:\Lori docs\Prime Time articles\ trust v will 0506.doc

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Ask A Health Care Professional By Wei-Ann Bay, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

ovember was National Diabetes Awareness Month in the United States. On Oct. 29, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation on National Diabetes Awareness Month in support of finding a cure for diabetes. With diabetes being so common, it’s important to discuss preventing diabetes-related complications. Development of complications can be slowed with proper management of diabetes and related conditions, such as high blood pressure. Building awareness and knowledge about screening for these complications is very important. This article is the second of two focusing on diabetes-related complications. How does diabetes affect my nervous system? Diabetes increases the risk for many serious health problems. The long-term complications of diabetes are related in part to damage caused by high blood glucose levels. The complications include nerve damage (also called neuropathy) and foot ulcers, which can result in amputations. Diabetes can decrease blood flow to the feet and damage the nerves that carry sensation; this nerve damage is known as diabetic neuropathy.

Because people with neuropathy may lose their ability to sense pain, they are at increased risk for developing potentially serious foot-related complications, such as ulcers. Ulcers, or slowly healing wounds, occur because of a combination of factors, such as lack of feeling, poor circulation and uncontrolled diabetes. If these factors are present the recovery period can be long, stretching from weeks to months and sometimes resulting in bone infections or surgery with skin grafts. One of the worst outcomes is needing an amputation. What can I do to prevent getting a foot ulcer? Proper foot care is a priority. This requires working with your primary care provider. Your primary care provider will assess the overall status of the diabetes (i.e., how long you have had diabetes and how well controlled the diabetes is). It will be important for your health care provider to know if you’ve had an ulcer before and what sort of treatment was needed to help recover from it. There should be an examination to evaluate whether there is nerve damage (neuropathy) and how severe it is. This can be determined by examining the skin, checking for the strength of the pulses, and a simple test using a monofilament or a tuning fork to test for vibratory sensation. There should also be a discussion about footwear. People with diabetes should wear shoes that offer ample room in the toe box and are snug but not tight. Shoes should be customized if there are foot deformities (e.g., bunions or misshaped foot). Additionally, toenails should be trimmed. People

with diabetes should avoid going barefoot, test the temperature before stepping into baths or on hot surfaces, and, most important, inspect their feet every day (using a mirror to look at the bottom of the foot is helpful).

How does diabetes affect my kidneys? Diabetes can alter the normal function of the kidneys. Diabetes can cause kidney damage known as diabetic nephropathy. A combination of factors, such as uncontrolled diabetes that causes damage to the cells and the development of high blood pressure, can affect the health and function of the kidney. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. In fact, one out of three people with diabetes has chronic kidney disease, and 90% of adults with kidney disease do not know they have it. Over time, this can lead to chronic kidney disease and even kidney failure. When someone develops kidney failure, they will need dialysis to stay alive. How do I find out if my kidneys have been affected? Annual kidney disease tests can detect early signs of kidney disease so treatment can be started right away. There are two different tests that you should ask your health care provider about: a blood test called the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and a urine test called the urine albumin to creatinine ratio (uACR). The eGFR is a way to measure how well the kidney filters the blood. Healthy kidneys normally have a high filtration rate. The eGFR can decrease with increasing age even in people without kidney disease, so it is important to review the results taking the overall health status into consideration. The uACR shows whether you have albumin in your urine. Albumin should stay in your blood, not in the urine. Healthy kidneys have very little to no albumin in the urine. Both test results

are used in combination to determine if chronic kidney disease is present or not (there are five stages of chronic kidney disease). Please talk to your health care provider about getting both tests done every year, especially if you have diabetes. What else can I do? Keeping your blood pressure under control and maintaining control of the blood glucose levels are very important in preventing diabetes complications. Furthermore, please do not smoke. Be sure to get enough exercise, get the right amount of sleep, eat a healthy diet, and engage with your health care provider to close your care gaps and improve your health outcomes. If you have a health question that you would like to be considered in Ask a Health Care Professional, please email AskHealthcareProfessional@ bcsbsnm.com. BCBSNM will select questions that may appear. Questions will not be personally answered. The opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and not necessarily those of BCBSNM. This column is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care.

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Local Food Banks Face Higher Prices By Liz Otero

s Christmas approaches, many families are gearing up for a celebratory dinner, while others are struggling just to feed those in their household each day. Many are, or will be, turning to food banks for assistance. However, with the rising cost of food, local food banks are having to work harder than ever to help feed New Mexicans in need this holiday season. The Consumer Price Index reported in October that inflation jumped more than 6 percent. This was the most significant annual increase in more than 30 years, making it more difficult for families and nonprofits reliant on donor support. Sonya Warwick is director of communications at Roadrunner Food Bank, the largest food bank in the state. She says the organization is busy year-round but that there is a greater need this year. “Both food

and distribution prices are higher,” Warwick said. “It all impacts serving seniors who are on a fixed income - from the food we purchase, to the distribution.” Roadrunner provides more than 3.4 million pounds of food annually, serving communities across the state. Food from its warehouse gets delivered to New Mexico communities through a fleet of semi-trucks, traveling 600,000 miles a year to provide nutritious food to hundreds of partner food distribution sites. Roadrunner operators regularly take calls to connect residents with those distribution centers regardless of where they live in the state. Warwick said donor and volunteer support make it all possible. Monetary donations, food donations, and time volunteered to prepare food are all greatly appreciated, she said. People who want to help can take (continued on next page)

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donations to the Roadrunner Food Assistance Warehouse directly. Located at 5840 Office Blvd. NE (no food pick-up), it is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (505) 349-5340 or go to rrfb.org. Food can also be dropped off at one of the nonprofit’s partners, or donations can be made online at rrfb.org. Two mobile food pantries have been operating throughout the year and serving hundreds of households weekly: The location at Expo New Mexico hosts a drive-through mobile pantry starting at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. A pantry at AMC Theatre, 3810 Las Estancias Way, near Coors and Rio Bravo, opens at 9 a.m. Fridays. Ron Hidalgo, executive director of the grassroots nonprofit Silver Horizons, says local food banks work in overdrive to help those in need. Established in Albuquerque in 1980, Silver Horizons is the only local organization whose mission

is to provide critical help to lowincome and in-crisis residents age 50 and older. However, today, helping a senior household often means supporting younger generations as well.

“We’re seeing more seniors request assistance because their households are increasing with their children out of work, and they are taking in their grandchildren as well. Almost 40 percent of the households Silver Horizons assists involve seniors raising their grandchildren. So, now you have two generations struggling together,” Hidalgo said. Senior Horizons provides household bill assistance, minor home repairs, and free groceries that are available at its Senior Market, 1913 Eubank Blvd. NE, north of Indian School Road. Seniors can shop by appointment twice a week, choosing their own items, such as fresh eggs, tortillas, meats, and produce. “In addition, we distribute groceries to homebound seniors. They provide us with their food likes and dislikes or if they have dietary

concerns,” Hidalgo said. “We also partner with Meals on Wheels and provide Weekend Survival Kits, so the seniors don’t go without food on the weekends.”

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Other food pantries serving Albuquerque: • Rio Grande Food Project, 600 Coors Blvd. NW, (505) 831-3778, www.rgfp.org. Open for drive-through food distributions from 9 to 11 a.m., or until food runs out, Wednesdays and Fridays. Saturday indoor hours are 9-11 a.m. Closed December 24-January 1. Development director Kathi Cunningham said Rio Grande Food Project partners with PNM’s Good Neighbor Fund and Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority to help people in need with their electric and water bills. The organization also assists with direct service applications

Open 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The Storehouse offers free food to families in need, including a box of nonperishable items, plus bags of meats and fruits and vegetables. Food is being prepacked in boxes until further notice. The organization also provides diapers; assists families with low income to get credit for water bills; distributes pet food; and works with the “Libros for Kids” program where children up to 5 years old receive free books in the mail. The Storehouse also has a referral program to help people find additional programs that they don’t cover.

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Holiday Lights Return To Duke City By Liz Otero

inter in the Duke City will be particularly enchanting this year, as many public holiday traditions are anticipated to return after a year’s hiatus. While 2020’s pandemic-induced public health restrictions led to canceled festivals in Albuquerque and surrounding cities, the local magic is back this December with twinkle light tours, parades, luminarias, River of Lights, and historic decorated neighborhoods. Here’s a guide to seeing some of Albuquerque’s brightest holiday happenings. • River of Lights The BioPark’s River of Lights will once again brighten the holidays as the park comes to life with millions of twinkling lights, animated sculptures, and hundreds of displays. Stroll the ultimate walk-through light show and get in the Christmas spirit with this magnificent array open nightly from 5-10 p.m. through December 30 (except Christmas eve and Christmas). Tickets will be sold in limited quantities and online only. Admission Monday-Thursday costs $14, or $7 for children ages 3-12. Admission Friday through Sunday costs $17, or $9 for children ages 3-12. See riveroflights.org. • Winter Wonderland 2021 This popular drive-through holiday event returns to its new location at Expo NM. Winter Wonderland attractions include light displays, a 300-foot light tunnel, luminarias, Santa’s workshop, and live performances. There is also an optional walking tour where you can take pictures with Santa Claus, enjoy vendors, and sip hot cocoa. Winter Wonderland runs through January 2, from 6-11 p.m. nightly. Pre-sale ticket costs start at $30 per vehicle from HoldMyTicket. com. For more information, visit https://winterwonderlandnm. com/. A portion of every ticket sold will go to the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities New Mexico. • Lights of Enchantment Enjoy a drive-through light show at Lights of Enchantment 2021. A 60-foot Christmas tree with a 10-foot star is one of the new sights among more than a million lights and 375 displays. The event

runs through January at Sandia Speedway, 100 Speedway Park Blvd. Advance tickets cost $49.95 per carload. For more details, visit lightsofenchantment.com. Buy your ticket online at holdmyticket.com, use coupon code “lights20,” and save 20 percent. • Trolley of Lights Tour Leave your car behind and step aboard the Trolley of Lights Tour from December 15-23. The trolley starts at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd., and takes you to see lights and luminarias in Old Town Plaza, along Rio Grande Boulevard, and through the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Trolleys depart at 6 and 8 p.m., with tours lasting about 75 minutes. Tickets cost $15-$30. Book reservations at HoldMyTicket.com or visit abqtrolley.com.

• Twinkle Light Parade Nob Hill will once again host the Twinkle Light Parade, which lights up a mile-long stretch of Central Avenue, heading west between Washington Street and Girard Boulevard. The parade features an array of lighted vehicles, including illuminated cars, semis, and even garbage trucks. In addition, there will be floats, marching bands, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The festivities are free and scheduled for December 4, starting at about 5:15 p.m. Visit https://www.cabq. gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annualevents/twinkle-light-parade or call 311 for more information. • Lights, Luminarias, Farolitos The annual luminaria bus tour was awaiting confirmation as of deadline for this story. However, you can still hop in your car and make the trek to usher in the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve: Drive or stroll through historic Old Town, where the plaza transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with hundreds of luminarias. Then, just walking distance south of Old Town, drive down San Pasquale Ave. SW to visit the Country Club area, where the entire neighborhood and the Albuquerque Country Club will also look magical among luminarias. While cruising through the southwest part of town, visit the Barelas neighborhood, then head south to the National Hispanic Cultural Center. While in the

area, continue to the Los Altos neighborhood on Albuquerque’s West Side, just south of Central Avenue along old Coors Boulevard. Albuquerque’s North Valley will also display lights and luminarias. To get there, travel north on Rio Grande Boulevard. If you’re in the mood to get out of town, take a drive north to Santa Fe and enjoy a cherished decades-old holiday tradition - the Canyon Road

Farolito Walk. The festivities begin at dusk (about 5 p.m.) on Christmas Eve, where farolitos galore will line Canyon Road as carolers sing, bonfires blaze, and people stroll amid the glow of the warm lights. See farolitowalk.com. Despite the re-emergence of many annual holiday events, some remained closed or were pending confirmation at deadline for this publication.

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Another Day Of Infamy By Shannon Wagers

ecember 7 marks the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor that plunged the U.S. into World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called it a “date which will live in infamy.” With our Pacific fleet crippled, there were well-founded fears on that day that an invasion of the West Coast was imminent. Within hours, federal agents began rounding up Japanese civilians who were believed to be “dangerous enemy aliens” and incarcerating them without trial.

These were known in Japanese as issei, first-generation immigrants born in Japan. Most of them had lived in this country for decades but were not U.S. citizens. Under race-based immigration policies in effect since the 1920s they, along with most other Asians, were ineligible for naturalization, leaving them in a state of limbo. Several thousand were placed in hastilyconstructed internment camps under the jurisdiction of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), an agency of the Department of Justice. Three of these camps were located in New Mexico.

As Orwellian as it sounds, this was, and still is, legal under international law. Citizens of an enemy nation may, in time of war, be interned for the duration of the conflict or until they can be repatriated to their home country. Many German and Italian nationals residing in this country were also arrested as enemy aliens, but the Japanese were incarcerated in disproportionately larger numbers, often on very flimsy evidence that they posed any threat to national security.

They should not be confused with the “relocation centers” operated by another government agency, the War Relocation Authority, or WRA. There were 10 of these, mostly located in remote parts of the mountain west, built to house Japanese-Americans ordered to leave their homes under the notorious Executive Order 9066, signed by Roosevelt in February 1942. This authorized the War Department to designate the states

of Washington, Oregon, California, and part of southern Arizona as a military “exclusion zone” from which all persons of Japanese ancestry, regardless of citizenship, were to be removed. The exclusion zone did not include New Mexico, and none of the WRA camps were located here.

At around 2 a.m. July 27, 1942, a train carrying 147 internees pulled onto a siding near Camp Lordsburg. A contingent of armed guards from the camp took custody of the men and set off to march them the three miles to the compound. Two of the internees, Hirota Isomura and Toshiro Kobata, both 58 years old, had medical conditions that prevented them from keeping up with the rest of the group. Isomura, a commercial fisherman, had received a serious back injury in a work-related accident and had difficulty walking. Kobata suffered from tuberculosis and chronic shortness of breath. One soldier, Pfc. Clarence A. Burleson, was assigned to accompany the two stragglers. Burleson was armed with a 12-gauge riot gun, loaded with 00 buckshot. By the time the trio passed the camp gate they were well behind the others.

Of the three INS camps in New Mexico, the largest and longest-lived was in Santa Fe. The others were at Fort Stanton, in the Sacramento Mountains near Ruidoso, and in Lordsburg, in the southwestern corner of our state. The operation of Camp Lordsburg, unlike the other two, was delegated to the U.S. Army. The camp commander was Lt. Col. Clyde A. Lundy, a former enlisted man who had risen through the ranks over his nearly 40-year career. As an officer, he had grown fond of the genteel social life of the peacetime Army and the prodigious alcohol consumption that was a part of it. He reportedly used his office safe as a liquor cabinet. He was not considered a capable administrator.

What happened then is unclear. One account suggests the men asked permission to relieve themselves by the side of the road. (continued on next page)

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According to Burleson, they then began to run toward the perimeter fence, ignoring his shouted orders to halt. He shouldered his shotgun and fired twice, mortally wounding both men. Isomura died where he fell; Kobata was taken to the camp infirmary, where he succumbed a few hours later. A board of inquiry was convened later that day to investigate the incident. Several witnesses were called to testify, but none had witnessed the actual shooting and only Col. Lundy—who had been in bed at the time—reported hearing the order to halt. Based on Burleson’s version of events, the board concluded that he was “acting in the performance of his duty under legal orders. . .” Nevertheless, as a formality, a general court-martial was held about six weeks later at Fort Bliss, near El Paso. The trial lasted one day, and again Burleson was exonerated. Two weeks later he was promoted to corporal.

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At the time the incident occurred, Camp Lordsburg was embroiled in a labor dispute. The Japanese internees complained that they were being overworked in violation of the Geneva Convention of 1929, the protocols of which governed their treatment. They refused to report for work. Lundy responded by confining them to their un-air-conditioned barracks and withholding canteen privileges. Nerves were on edge in the camp. Some charged that Isohara and Kobata had been killed as an example to the strikers. What really happened that hot July night will probably never be known. It certainly seems improbable that two middle-aged men with welldocumented disabilities would have suddenly decided to make a break for freedom in unfamiliar desert country where they knew no one. As for Col. Lundy, a few months later he was accused of mishandling camp funds, and was relieved of his command, forced into retirement.

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ear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources that can help my wife and me determine the best claiming ages for maximizing our Social Security retirement benefits? Just Turned 62

However, there are other factors you need to take into account to help you make a good decision, like your health and family longevity, whether you plan to work in retirement, along with spousal and survivor benefits.

Dear 62, Deciding when to start collecting your Social Security benefits is one of the most complicated and consequential decisions in retirement. The difference between a good decision and a poor one could cost you and your wife tens of thousands of dollars over your retirement, so doing your due diligence now is a very smart move.

To help you weigh your claiming strategies, you need to know that Social Security Administration claims specialists are not trained or authorized to give you personal advice on when you should start drawing your benefits. They can only provide you information on how the system works under different circumstances. To get advice you’ll need to turn to other sources.

Factors to Consider As you may already know, you can claim Social Security any time between the ages of 62 and 70, but each year you wait increases your benefits between 5 and 8 percent.

Online Tools Your first step in getting Social Security claiming strategy advice is to go to SSA.gov/myaccount to get your personalized statement that estimates what your retirement benefits will be at ages 62 through 70. These estimates are based on your yearly earnings that are also listed on your report. Once you get your estimates for both you and your wife, there are a number online Social Security strategy calculators you can turn to that can compare your options so you can make an informed decision.

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Festival Ballet Albuquerque Returns To The Stage With The Tenth Anniversary of NUTCRACKER IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT!

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Calendar SENIOR CENTERS

The 50+ Sports and Fitness, Senior, and Multigenerational Centers re-opened for entire operations. Contact your senior or multigenerational center for more information or details, or call the Senior Information Line at 505-764-6400, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs, 714 7th Street SW, (505) 764-6400 or 311. Visit cabq.gov. • Barelas Senior Center, 714 7th Street SW. Call (505) 764-6436. • Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt St NE. Call (505) 767-5959. • Highland Senior Citizen Center, 131 Monroe Street NE. Call (505) 767-5210. • Los Volcanes Senior Citizen, 6500 Los Volcanes Road NW. Call (505) 767-5999. • Manzano Mesa Multigenerational, 501 Elizabeth Street SE. Call, (505) 275-8731. • North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Avenue NE. Call (505) 764-6475. • North Valley Senior Center, 3825 4th Street NW. Call (505) 761-4025. • Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro Avenue NE. Call (505) 888-8102.

NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER

Openings at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, are as follows: • Visual Art Museum is open to the public, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • History and Literary arts building open, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Join NHCC for guided Torreón Tours of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco by Frederico Vigil, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m. • Library is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • The remaining facilities of the National Hispanic Cultural Center campus are temporarily closed until further notice. Check the website for updates. Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org. •The Covid protocol for concerts and shows is as follows: With the rising concerns of the Delta variant, required proof of vaccination

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Free First Wednesdays resume at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 243-7255 or 311; visit cabq.gov/museum.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS The Department of Senior Affairs will hold Free flu shot clinics during December at participating senior centers. Contact the senior centers listed above, call 311, or visit cabq.gov/seniors for additional information. River of Lights 2021 at ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central Avenue NW, is back for 2021, 5-10 p.m. Enjoy millions of twinkling lights and nearly 600 dazzling holiday displays, sculptures at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show! Closed December 24 & 25. Tickets will be sold in limited quantities and online only. Admission is Monday-Thursday, $14 adults, $7 children 3-12; Friday-Sunday $17 adults, $9 children. Call 311. Visit riveroflights.org or cabq.gov/events.

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Holiday Nature Crafts – Bring the family to River of Lights through December 30 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden’s Education Building, 2601 Central Avenue NW, to make beautiful gifts inspired by nature, 6-8 p.m. All craft materials provided. No admission is required. Call 311. Visit cabq.gov/events.

December 3-5

33rd Annual Winter Craft Show, Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, Corrales, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy fine handcrafted works of art, vendors, and more. Visit CorralesHistory.org.

December 4

The Twinkle Light Parade will roll through Historic Nob Hill this year down Central Avenue, starting west at Washington Street and continuing to Girard Blvd., at 5:15 p.m. This free, family-friendly holiday parade comprises local businesses, organizations, school groups, and families competing for Best in Show. Call 311. Visit cabq.gov and search twinkle light parade.

December 11-12

8th Annual Holiday Market 2021 at The Rail Yards, 777 1st Street SW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Holiday Market brings together the festive spirit of New Mexico in a local tradition of celebrating food, fun, family, and everything handmade for the holidays, including food, art, and music, and samples of New Mexico’s finest cuisine. The market plans to be an in-person event and is subject to change due to Public Health Orders. Visit railyardsmarket.org/holiday-market.php.

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December 12

Artist Conversation: Cannupa Hanska Luger and Virgil Ortiz, at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, a conversation with two innovative indigenous artists of our time, 1 p.m. Cannupa Hanska Luger’s installation Future Ancestral Technologies is now on view in the Museum’s lobby as part of the Visiting Artist Series. Ortiz combines art, décor, fashion, video, and film into his works. Admission is free. Call 243-7255 or 311; visit cabq.gov/museum.

MUSIC

December 4

New Mexico Philharmonic presents Hallelujah! At Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE in Nob Hill, 3-5 p.m. The NMPhil Winter Festival celebrates the season with Handel’s beloved “Hallelujah” chorus from Messiah. Then, enjoy the Christmas Carols singalong. Tickets start at $26. Visit nmphil.org or holdmyticket.com.

December 5

A Very Jazzy Christmas with the Band of Enchantment, at African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Drive NE, 3 p.m. Join New Mexico’s newest jazz orchestra, the Band of Enchantment, for an afternoon of Christmas favorites featuring Albuquerque’s own Ryan Montaño on trumpet and Amy Faithe on vocals. With musical arrangements by writer and bandleader Robert Beasley. General admission, $20, children 6-13, $12, 5 and under, free. Visit rbmusic.ticketleap.com/jazzy-christmas.

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The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO), at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, 7 p.m. The three-time Grammy®-winning salsa and Latin jazz band, excellence in authentic, New York-style, hardcore salsa. Now celebrating its 15th year, SHO, as the band is known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio (New York’s Spanish Harlem). Admission is $17-$37. Covid protocols observed. Call 246-2261. Visit nhccnm.org.

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Holiday Calendar 2021

It’s that time of year again! So many Albuquerque celebrations are back and open this year, and festivities are happening around town. ‘Tis the season of giving, decking the halls, Santa, twinkling lights, The Nutcracker, and much holiday cheer. Here is a list of some of the events taking place.

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A Very Jazzy Christmas with the Band of Enchantment, at African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Drive NE, 3 p.m. Join New Mexico’s newest jazz orchestra, the Band of Enchantment, for an Through December 24 afternoon of swinging Christmas favorites featuring Albuquerque’s own Bring the kids and grandkids to Santa’s Wonderland to Ryan Montaño on trumpet and Amy Faithe on vocals. With musical take their pictures with Santa at Cabela’s, 5151 Lang Ave arrangements by writer and bandleader Robert Beasley. General admission, NE. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s plan to deliver free photos $20, children 6-13, $12, 5 and under, free. Visit rbmusic.ticketleap.com/ with Santa this holiday season with a “Contactless Claus” jazzy-christmas. experience. Pictures with Santa will be free with advanced December 17-19 reservations. Reserve your spot at cabelas.com/santa. Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Through December 30 Cultural Center to present, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, River of Lights 2021 at ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central Avenue NW, is back choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7 for 2021, 5-10 p.m. Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 2 p.m. The beloved holiday classic is transported nearly 600 dazzling holiday displays, sculptures at New Mexico’s largest to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of the state’s walk-through light show! Closed December 24 & 25. Tickets will be sold heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, in limited quantities and online only. Admission is Monday-Thursday, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll, and more. $14 adults, $7 children 3-12; Friday-Sunday $17 adults, $9 children. This year will see the addition of Zozobra, showcasing New Mexico Call 311. Visit riveroflights.org or cabq.gov/events. heritage and traditions while maintaining the appeal of its origins. A live orchestra performs under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa. Through January 2022 Admission is $14-$49 with a $2 discount for seniors, children, and Lights of Enchantment 2021, New Mexico’s Premier Drive Through members. Call 724-4771; Christmas Light Show, Sandia Speedway, 100 Speedway Park Blvd. More visit nhccnm.org or festivalballetabq.org. than 1,000,000 Points of Light with 375 plus displays. Enjoy a safe, fun, and Covid-free drive-through venue. Advance tickets are $49.95 per carload. Visit holdmyticket.com. THEATRE

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Holiday Nature Crafts – Bring the family to River of Lights through December 30 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden’s Education Building, 2601 Central Avenue NW, then make beautiful gifts inspired by nature, 6-8 p.m. All craft materials provided. No admission is required. Call 311. Visit cabq.gov/events.

December 3

Old Town Holiday Stroll in Historic Old Town, 5-9 p.m. Set the holiday season in motion with entertainment, dining, shopping, and sip hot chocolate while enjoying local musicians and dance groups throughout Old Town as you start your holiday shopping. Stop by Plaza Don Luis for the Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Free Parking & Shuttles are available at the lot on the corner of 18th Street and Bellamah Avenue. The shuttles will take event-goers to the Albuquerque Museum lot near Old Town Plaza. Shuttles run from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Call 311. Visit cabq.gov/.../historic.../old-town-holiday-stroll.

December 3-5

33rd Annual Winter Craft Show, Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, Corrales, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Showcasing New Mexico artists, Historic venues, handcrafted works of art, vendors, and more. Call 311. Visit CorralesHistory.org or cabq.gov.

December 3-5

Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation’s 2021 Festival of Trees will be at Uptown Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE. December 3, Jingle & Mingle Gala, 6:30-11 p.m.; December 4, Reindeer Romp Party, 9 a.m., open-admission, noon-5 p.m., 21+ Ugly Sweater Dance Party & Tree Viewing, 7-11 p.m.; December 5, open-admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the fun & festivities that support the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. Visit festivaloftreesnm.org.

December 4

December 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 Greetings by Tom Dudzick, at Adobe Theater, 9813 4th St. NW, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun comedy this holiday season. A traditional Christmas dinner turns into a fantastic event, and the whole family’s belief systems are challenged and transformed for the better. Wheelchair accessible. Admission is $17-$20, “Pay What You Will Thursday,” December 16. Covid guidelines observed. Visit adobetheater.org.

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Baila! Baila! ‘s Christmas in New Mexico 2021, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 7 p.m. Baila! Baila! ‘s annual holiday show is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico. Admission is $22, $27, $32 with a $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members. Visit nhccnm.org. Call, 246-2261.

December 3-24

A Christmas Carol, at Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.; Dec. 22 & 23, 7:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 1 p.m. Directed by Laura Cummins. A highly inventive adaptation of the classic Dickens story pared down to its essential elements. Admission is $23, adults; $21, seniors 65+; $19, students (13 - university); $15, children (12 and under). Covid protocols observed. Call 242-4750. Visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.

December 17, 18, 19

The National Institute of Flamenco presents La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings’ Quest, a new holiday tradition, at Rodey Theatre at UNM, Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. This magical production features members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Co. invited musicians and students from the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts and Tierra Adentro Charter School. La Estrella weaves flamenco dance and music, Villancicos (Christmas carols), Spanish regional dances, Escuela Bolera, African Dance, and Las Posadas into an unforgettable holiday story. Admission is $25-$35 for adults. Covid protocols observed. Visit unmtickets.com.

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New Zealand To New Mexico

met Sharon, my future wife, in the LAX International terminal in September 1987. I’m a Kiwi and worked 18 years for the NZ Tourism Board, finishing my term in LAX coordinating a group of 160 hand selected travel agents from across the USA for an educational visit to NZ. Sharon was in the group I personally escorted. Before I talk about the outcome of that adventure, it’s timely to clarify what ‘a Kiwi’ really means, with comment on history, horticulture, ornithology and marketing! A NZ missionary returning home from China in the 1850’s carried the seeds of her favorite fruit with her. They grew prolifically in NZ conditions and were called Chinese Gooseberries. When our first export of this delicious fruit connected with marketing people in San Francisco, they said ‘we can’t market a weird name like that, you have to change it.’ We changed the name to Kiwifruit, in part because it resembles the Kiwi, NZ’s unique, nocturnal, flightless national bird. A Kiwi - not the fruit – is also an endearing term for New Zealander’s. We’ve been married for 34 years – 10 in NZ, 9 in AZ, 6 in NZ - and lived in ABQ since 2012. Our son is a US Navy Vet and for 7 creative years I’ve been an artist painting unique wall murals at people’s homes. Sharon’s transition to life in NZ was a challenge. She became acclimatized quickly – not acclimated, realized that driving on the left side was the right side and if she was really hungry at a restaurant and only ordered an entrée … she remained hungry. The metric system we adopted in 1967 was also an adjustment. My previous experience of life in the USA made our move to NM easy but gardening was an unexpected challenge. Rich NZ soil

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with a good mix of sun and rain meant that everything you planted grew prolifically. In ABQ we were praying plants would rise-up from the compressed dust then had to figure out if we’d drowned it! Good

neighborly advice told us when we plant things, they will ‘sleep, creep, then leap’ in their own time. Eager to add color to our landscape I used my acrylic canvas experience and painted sunflowers on our back wall. When it snowed 6 weeks later, I asked Sharon what she felt looking out at the bright colorful flowers from our warm home and her answer -’just happy’- motivated me to help others enjoy that benefit. Amongst the lifestyle changes Covid has brought us, the ability to improve the quality of life at homes by adding color and character to landscapes has been a welcome blessing for many people. We miss the predominant greens and blues of the NZ landscape and the fact that nowhere is more than 70 miles from the sea but we focus on the many pluses of NM. It’s taken me 9 winters to get used to January weather. When the sky is blue, the sun shining and its only 22F, long johns and sunglasses are critical to survival! There’s an amazing fact about the Great Spotted Kiwi that mothers will cringe at and guys have no idea. She takes 30 days to produce an egg, approx.25% of her body weight. Wow! After that mammoth task, she needs a break and her lifelong mate incubates the egg for 11-12 weeks. She returns periodically allowing him to hunt. A great team effort.

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Dr. Gerard Muraida

The Doc Is In Gerard Muraida MD is a Geriatrician and the Medical Director at InnovAge in Albuquerque.

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Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way” is widely recognized as part of the lyrics to the beloved 164-year-old holiday song “Jingle Bells”. It was written by James Pierpont in 1857 in Boston, Mass., and was copyrighted under the title “The One-Horse Open Sleigh”. The song references the bells that were attached to a horse’s harness enabling people to hear oncoming sleighs at blind intersections and avoid collisions just like today’s car horns. Of course, modes of travel and communication have continued

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to evolve since the 19th century. Today, face coverings and social distancing enable us to do both more safely amid the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, they can also add a layer of difficulty to reaching out to seniors who could benefit from interpersonal contact. Consider that many seniors have lost loved ones and may be spending the holidays alone. If you know someone who works in a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility, ask them how a person can help make the holidays a little more cheerful for their senior residents. And be sure to thank them for their work. If communication can’t be conducted face-to-face (mask-tomask), ask a senior if a meal or a small gift might be delivered. Inquire about any volunteer opportunities that might be available. Be mindful, too, that nursing homes and assisted living facilities are having

Covid outbreaks, so plan a visit accordingly. As we enter our second holiday season with Covid as a backdrop, please continue to be vigilant. Wash your hands, wear face coverings, practice social

distancing, and consider the New Mexico Department of Health’s urgent recommendation to get vaccinated. Be happy, be safe and be kind to one another. Happy holidays

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December 2021

Shellie Rosen, DOM

Herb Doc

Shellie Rosen is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She can be reached via her website at Bodyvolve.com

et your gingerbread recipe ready! One cup of molasses has double your daily recommended amount of magnesium. Magnesium is essential for hundreds of biochemical ANSWER TO #5158

Magnificent Magnesium Molasses functions and is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. Still, most people are deficient.

Low magnesium levels can be related to diet, chronic stress, thyroid disorders, diuretics, antibiotics, sugar, and alcohol use – or even to modern agricultural practices. While a diet rich in green leafy vegetables and whole grains can provide a hearty supply of magnesium, much of our soil is depleted of magnesium stores due to fertilizer chemicals. We need a good daily supply of magnesium to support immunity, cellular functions, metabolism, and nerve health. Magnesium helps mitochondrial functioning by increasing energy through adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Magnesium manages chronic stress and hormone balance by lowering cortisol and helping to produce progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. It also eliminates excess estrogen.

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Magnesium is an electrolyte involved in the electrical activities of the heart. People with hypertension or heart rhythm imbalances benefit from a magnesium-rich diet. It helps with the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats while lowering blood glucose, making it a metabolic heavyweight. Increased energy, stress reduction, and metabolic power make magnesium an excellent holiday helper.

Supplemental magnesium is wise, especially if you take calcium or vitamins K2 and D3 because of their synergistic qualities. Magnesium activates the functions of vitamin D, which makes it essential for immune health. It also protects against vitamin D toxicity and prevents calcium deposits in the kidney, arteries (including the heart), soft tissue, and cartilage, which can cause arthritis. Magnesium and calcium work harmoniously in nerve communication, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm. However, they compete for absorption during digestion. Supplement magnesium at least two hours away from calcium. The National Institutes of Health note that bones store up to 60 percent of magnesium; the remainder resides in soft tissues, leaving 1 percent in blood serum. A 10-year study at MIT revealed that magnesium-L-Threonate crosses the blood-brain barrier and may help with cognitive decline, memory function, anxiety, and sleep problems. If you select magnesium-L-Threonate for brain health, work up to 600 mg in the

morning and 1200 mg at night. For general supplementation, look for magnesium glycinate, gluconate, or citrate and avoid the poorly absorbed form of magnesium oxide. Women need at least 320 mg and men at least 420 mg of magnesium per day. Magnesium can lead to sleepiness, which can be an excellent reason to take it in the evening. If you are looking to relieve constipation, slowly increase your amount until you get a loose stool (which is the sign of your upper limit dose). If you have a sensitive bowel, use caution with magnesium supplements. As you put together your holiday recipes, consider molasses. One cup has 816 mg of magnesium. Next, consider rice bran. One cup carries 922 mg of the precious mineral. Are you making banana bread? One cup of banana has 60 mg of magnesium. Add a little quinoa (118 mg per cup), a bit of rolled oats (270 mg per cup), and your baked goods will overflow with magnesium. Seeds and nuts are great to add to your bread and cookies this holiday season. One cup of roasted pumpkin seeds carries 168 mg of magnesium, a cup of sesame seeds provides 100 mg, a cup of almonds bears 395 mg. Cocoa powder is also likely to end up in your holiday treats, and with every cup, you receive 430 mg of magnesium. Try a variety of these additions for your magnificent magnesium molasses gingerbread men this holiday. Abundant Blessings and Happy Holidays! Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac.

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