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CLOUDCROFT ONLINE NEWSLETTER #162
May 16, 2003
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Dear Subscriber:

There's nothing worse on Mother Earth than a toothache.

I've been fighting dental problems for about 7 years. I'm in
my mid-fifties and have lost just one tooth (an accident with
an Orange Crush bottle when I was 20), but I've had my share of
infections and cavities. I envy people that have perfect teeth.

They say it runs in families. That could be. My dad was fitted
with dentures at age 52.

My latest episode of dental misery started about a month ago. A
tooth in the upper left part of my head. I noticed that when a
piece of ice got near it, it would let me know.

Last week it got worse, so I called my dentist. I went in and
he checked it out.

"Yep, it's infected," he said.

"Aww goo aww aww," I said.

"Absolutely," he said. "Set up an appointment and we'll take it
out."

"Aww do aww roo aww?" I asked.

"No, it won't hurt a lot. I'll give you a shot of tequila and
hit you over the head with a rubber mallet."

I'm not sure I like a dentist with a sense of humor.

If you've never had dental pain, you can't know what I'm talking
about. It can hurt all the way into the next county.

Add to that the fact that I have a very low pain threshold.
I've been known to use a whole box of Band-Aids on a hang-nail.

That's all I have to say about toothaches. It hurts just to
write about it.

Don Vanlandingham
Cloudcroft.com

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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. LOOKING AT THE WEATHER
2. SPECIAL -- THE WALKER FIRE
3. VILLAGE NEWS
4. INSIDE THE SHOP -- EAGLE EYRIE
5. CLOUDCROFT ONLINE SPOTLIGHT -- SPENCER THEATER
6. Q AND A -- BECAUSE CLOUDCROFT ONLINE READERS WANT TO KNOW
7. COMING EVENTS
8. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
9. CONTACT INFORMATION
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LOOKING AT THE WEATHER
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Dry but nice week. The winds laid down almost on cue to help
fire-fighters bring the Walker Fire under control.

Highs near 70. Lows in the upper-30s.

Dust has become a problem with those that live off the pavement.

Motorists are asked to drive slowly on dirt roads around
residences.
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SPECIAL -- THE WALKER FIRE
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For our coverage of the Walker Fire, which started May 9, but
is now 100% contained, see our home page.

http://www.cloudcroft.com/index.html

The fire location is 14 miles northeast of Cloudcroft. The
cause is under investigation, but lighting strike has been ruled
out. The burned acreage is 3,434 acres. Three houses and 16 
outbuildings/vehicles were lost.
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VILLAGE NEWS
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Cloudcroft High School will graduate 34 students.
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INSIDE THE SHOP -- EAGLE EYRIE
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Once you've stayed at our historical Victorian retreat, Eagle
Eyrie, you'll come again! One of Cloudcroft's most notable,
beautiful, historic homes, Eagle Eyrie is located in the heart
of the Village. Eagle Eyrie features a large stone fireplace and
has 1 king room, 2 queen rooms, a bunk bed room, 3 queen sofa
sleepers and 2 full baths. Two 20-foot balconies overlook
Cloudcroft's natural beauty. Additional amenities include a
fully-equipped kitchen, cable TV, VCR, and washer/dryer. Eagle
Eyrie can easily accommodate large groups, but it is also a
romantic getaway for two at a reasonable rate.

Call (505) 522-1787 for reservations or see the link to our
Web Site on the Lodging page of Cloudcroft.com:

http://www.cloudcroft.com/lodging.htm

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CLOUDCROFT ONLINE SPOTLIGHT -- SPENCER THEATER
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http://www.spencertheater.com/

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Q AND A -- BECAUSE CLOUDCROFT ONLINE READERS WANT TO KNOW
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Q - Does Cloudcroft expect fewer visitors this summer due to
the ongoing war on terrorism?

A - On the contrary. While vacationers may stay away from
air travel and large crowded vacation spots, isolated places
like Cloudcroft could possibly see an increase in tourism.

Travel experts are saying people will still take vacations, but
may opt for isolated areas such as mountain resorts. Places
they can travel to by car rather than by plane.

Cloudcroft lodging is generally full during summer months and
it is suggested you make any reservations early this year, as
in past years.
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COMING EVENTS
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May 17, 18 -- High Altitude Classic bike race (505) 682-1229.

May 17-18 -- Annual Art Society Miniature Art Show and Sale.
Red Brick School House, 11am - 4pm. (505) 682-3004.

May 23 -- Chimney Spring Camp and Retreat Center Night of
dinner and music 6:30pm. $40.00 per couple $25.00 per single.
Music by the Brother’s Legacy Quartet. Reservations required,
call (505)687-3520.

May 24-25 -- Mayfair.

May 23 through the 25th -- Melodrama. Open Air Pavilion.

May 24-25 -- Annual Art Society Miniature Art Show and Sale.
Red Brick School House, 11am - 4pm. (505) 682-3004.

June 7 -- National Trails Day.

June 7 -- Miss New Mexico Day Parade.

June 7 -- Miss NM Golf Tourney at The Lodge. $40 per person or
$160 per team. You get golf, a cart, prizes, and lunch with
the 23 contestants all for just $40! For more information or
reservations, call (505 )682-2733 or (505) 682-2566.

June 13, 14 -- Melodrama. Open Air Pavilion

June 20, 21 -- Western Roundup

June 21, 22 -- High Rolls Cherry Festival.

June 27-29 -- Chimney Spring Bluegrass Festival. $5.00/Friday
only, $8.00/Saturday only, $12.00/weekend pass. 10 bands
scheduled, plus open stage time on Friday and Saturday. 
Call (505) 687-3520 for more information.

July 4 -- Burro Avenue celebration.

July 4-6 -- Melodrama. Open Air Pavilion

July 5 -- Street Dance. Burro Street.

July 11, 12 -- Melodrama. Open Air Pavilion.

July 12, 13 -- July Jamboree.

July 12 -- Street Dance. Burro Street.

July 18, 19 -- Melodrama. Open Air Pavilion.

August 7-10 -- Gathering of Circles.

August 30, 31, Sept. 1 -- Labor Day Fiesta.

September 1 -- Lumber Jack Day.

September 19-21 -- Healing Hearts.

September 21 -- Governor Johnson's Run/Walk.

Cloudcroft Art Society meets the second Sunday of each month,
2-4pm, in the Old Red Brick School House. Call (505) 682-3004
for more information and details on the Cloudcroft Summer Art
Workshops.

Would you like to help deliver meals to the homebound around
Cloudcroft? Monday through Friday deliveries. Call the
Cloudcroft Senior Center at (505)-682-3022. For information on
other Senior Center services, see their web site, listed on the
Cloudcroft.com Links page.

http://www.cloudcroft.com/links.htm

Mountain Garden Club meets every third Monday of each month.
Call (505) 682-2910 for more information.

Senior Van from Timberon to Alamogordo leaves the Timberon
Lodge promptly at 8:30 every Tuesday morning.

Free Vitals Clinic. Cloudcroft Senior Citizens Center, every
Wednesday. High Rolls Senior Citizens Center, first Thursday
of each month.

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For an online calendar of area events, click the Events Calendar
link in the left column of our home page:

http://www.cloudcroft.com/index.html

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Dear Newsletter:

First, I want to again say thanks for doing this newsletter. I
know that "David" is not keeping the so-called "bad press" from
you. After all, it is a free country. You can subscribe or
unsubscribe. That's it. I am positive you don't need to worry
about that.

Second, and last, I want to let you know that you are most
appreciated by all of us who look forward to Thursdays and
receiving your newsletter. Your work keeps us posted on our
little piece of heaven called Cloudcroft. And I am sure I am
not the only one who uses this info not only to stay abreast
as to what is happening, but also to read the letters from
all over to learn of their experiences of Cloudcroft as well.

So in short, THANKS. May God continue to bless you and your
family for many more years to come.

Your friend in El Paso,
David

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Dear Newsletter:

Boy, can I ever relate to #160 newsletter. We just got back
from Las Vegas on Tuesday 5/06. My first visit there...what a
deal! A whole different world!

Your newsletter made me laugh...revisit my last week! Thanks!

Carole Arnold
El Paso, TX

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Dear Newsletter:

Regarding land prices, in December I tried to be subtle about
suggesting to contact the Otero County Treasurer's office to
determine the current value of a piece of land. It is more
important (and easier) to determine if the price of a piece
of property is a reasonable price before buying it, than to
try to decide who's at fault that the prices are high. Some
outsiders have paid high prices only to realize it wasn't the
best purchase they ever made in their life.

Karen Travis
Austin, Texas

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Dear Newsletter:

Today as I listened to my scanner for news of our local forest
situation, I heard the guy who gives the daily 'fire weather
forecast' advising those in the field of the 'smell of smoke'
in the air and an accompanying haze.

His reason for alerting the field hands was so that they could
alleviate the fears of citizens who might be worried about
another local fire. The haze and smell this time is being blamed
on - are you ready for this - forest fires in distant BRAZIL!

Jack Schuller
Ruidoso

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