May 2013 www.<strong>Glenwood</strong><strong>Gazette</strong>.com Page 23Fort Bayard NewsThis Place MattersMay Toursat Fort BayardNational HistoricLandmark!May 4, 11, 18, 25May at Ft. BayardHistoric Preservation Month Special Eventsat Fort Bayard National Historic LandmarkThe Fort Bayard Historic Presentation Society will host threespecial presentations during our regular tours during the monthof May.The museum will be open at 9:15 and condensed tourswill begin at 9:30. Guest presentaions will begin at 10:30.May 4th - Ken Smith, a Fort Bayard Living Historian, willpresent a program on Frontier Army Service RifleMarksmanship in the 1880's at 10:30 on the Parade Ground atFort Bayard. Ken, dressed in the fatigue uniform of a SergantMajor of the 1885 13th Infantry, will speak on the developmentof small arms training in the Army. His display will include bothoriginal and reoproduction items such as targets used at FortBayard. This presentation will consist of both show and tell andquestion - answer segments.May 11 - Dr. John Bell, Board Member of the FBHPS, wil present"Moments with Dr. Bushnell". Bushnell, Commander of FortBayard U.S.Army Hospital 1903 - 19<strong>17</strong>, was well known in theInternational Medical scene for his work in the treatment oftuberculosis and to the U.S. and Territory Forestry Service as aleading botanist. Participants will met in front of theCommanding Officer's Quarters ~ Number 26.May 18 - Bill Lockhart , a professor or archaeology at NewMexico State University at the Alamorgordo Campus, willdiscuss "The Fort Bayard Story as told through Archaeology."Bill is also the founding member of the Bottle Research Group.which has researched and photographed collections at FortStanton, NM, Fort Bowie,Az, and Fort Laramie,Wyoming.Participants will meet with Mr. Lockhart at the CommandingOfficer's Quarters - Number 26.Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark will be open eachSaturday through September for tours. For tours throughoutthe week or group tours contact Cecilia Bell (575-388-4477) orMr. Bill Kupke at (575-388-9123).Presentations will begin at 10:30 A.M. in front of theCommanding Officers Quarters. Fort Bayard Museum inCommanding Officer's Quarters will open at 9:15 and WalkingTours will begin promptly at 9:30.Events and tours are free of charge, however donations tosupport the PRESERVATION and RESTORATION of FortBayard National Historic Landmark and New Mexico HistoricDistrict are welcome.For more information or to make reservations, please call575-388-4477 or 575-388-9123or see our website at www.fortbayard.orgHappy Birthday, Fort BayardFort Bayard's 147th birthday will be celebrated August <strong>24</strong>th.Activities include a USO Show by well-known Chautauquaperformer VanAnn Moore. We might continue the Military Ballin conjunction with Fort Bayard Days.There was discussionon possibly having workshops for people interested inpre-learning the dances.Do HistoricNatural Landmarksand Buildings Matter?To historic preservation societies such as theFBHPS, the answer to the above question is a"roaring, affirmative YES". Recently El Paso lost twoof its landmarks. The population, like those of GrantCounty, were divided in their response to thedestruction. However from the "phoenix" new life ispromised in these areas of local historic importance.New life can also be birthed at Fort Bayard NationalHistoric Landmark.As the movement by the State of New Mexicodevelops to remove the 1922 Veteran's Hospital andlater N.M. Fort Bayard Medical Center from the FortBayard National Historic Landmark, the FBHPS willcontinue its efforts to preserve and share the storyof Grant County's Historic Landmark. Your storiesand pictures will be preserved and shared withfuture visitor to the site. Although the hospital thatserved so may will be removed, its story will remain.The FBHPS will be working with the National ParkService, and New Mexico Division of HistoricPreservation. It is IMPORTANT to know that thedesignation of National Historic Landmark will notbe lost.In April, just as students, dressed in their finest PromAttire came to visit Fort Bayard and take photos thatwill be shared in their future, we hope that otherswill make or renew connecions with the site.~ Cecilia Bell, PresidentCOMING SOON !!THE 73RD Annual Montosa CampMeetingJuly <strong>24</strong>th - July 28th , 2013A CHRISTIAN CAMP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYSINCE 1941Five days of family camping with worship, music,fellowship, games and activities for all. Three chuckwagonmeals a day are served, donation only. Nocharge camping with RV's, tent's or just a bedrollunder a tree and a view of the stars. No hook-upsbut water and shower facilities are available.Camp Director, Loren Cushman, Reserve, NM, MusicDirector, Billy Tucker,Alamogordo, NM and theworship services will be shared by Pastors GlenFoster,Tucson,Az, and Rick Steele,Albuquerque, NM.Camp meeting begins Wednesday, July <strong>24</strong>th when thedinner bell rings at 6:30 pm and the evening servicefollows at 7:30 pmThe road to the campsite is located 3 miles eastof Datil. NM, just west of mm 81 on Hwy 60. Turnsouth at the power poles & go about 4 miles to theentrance of the camp grounds. Pets are welcome ona leash.For information contact: Marilyn Stokes at 505-228-0578 or John Hand @ 575-772-5763.Once an Historic Ranch, now an RV Park for campers toenjoy the beauty of nature.The Lodge still maintains theold ranch charm, along with rooms for rent.We offer fullhookups, bathhouse and laundry facilities. Located offHighway 90, 7 miles up a mountain road, featuring tallpines, cool breezes and hiking trails. It’s 20 miles southof Silver City. Once you come up, you’ll knowwhy it’s such a well-kept secret!665 Tyrone Road(575) 538.2149Silver City, NM 88061Fax (575) 388.4727Website . . . www.swcampers.comE-Mail . . . burromountain@yahoo.comMountain Ridge Ace Hardware3025 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061Thanks for bearing with us duringthe recent construction!ACE is the best nursery& garden center in town!We’re fully-stocked andready to go for SpringGardening!New plants and potteryarriving daily!New Spring Hours:Open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ~ Monday-Saturdayand 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ~ Sunday(575) 534-0782Tell <strong>Gazette</strong> Readersabout your Business!Over 8,000 Copies of The <strong>Glenwood</strong> <strong>Gazette</strong>are read each month by folks in Southernand Southwest New Mexico, Southern andEastern Arizona,West Texas, and beyond!Email for advertising rates:galemoore@q.comCatron County Search and RescueIt's three in the morning and the phone rings. The voice on the other end tells you thatsomeone is missing. Who is important enough to get you out of bed?Fortunately, Catron County Search and Rescue (CCSAR), a group of Catron Countyvolunteers, will routinely answer that call.CCSAR, a non-profit organization, conducts New Mexico State Police authorizedsearches in Catron, Socorro, and Sierra counties. However, members have been called toother Districts as far as 150 miles away to support searches lasting extended periods oftime.CCSAR provides its members with opportunities, on foot or on your ATV, to see beautifulportions of Catron County well off the beaten path, while helping distraught familiesfind their missing loved ones.Few members walk in the SAR door with all the skills necessary to safely search for andrescue a subject. So, CCSAR has regular class room trainings and mock searches to ensureits members know how to read a map, use a GPS, use search techniques, and use a tworadiocomfortably.State sponsored trainings are held around New Mexico, and SAR members can learnand become credentialed to manage and oversee the teams in the field. One CCSARmember, Chuck Baker, has advanced to the position of Field Coordinator.Because of the size of Catron County, attending meetings and training can be difficult.There are provisions for creating "satellite teams" in the southern part of the county wherethe training can come to you.Catron County Search and Rescue is looking for folks interested in making a differencein a total stranger's life. There are few experiences more fulfilling than reuniting familymembers in the hills of Catron County.Catron County Search and Rescue is calling — won't you pick up the phone?Contact: Chuck Baker chuck.baker@nmsar.orgGene Brown gabredhill@yahoo.com (575) 773-4637 www.catroncountysar.org