White Sands National Park, New Mexico / Getty
In an era of shrinking wilderness, it seems downright visionary that early U.S. presidents put pen to paper to protect diverse ecosystems for the public good.
Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act in 1864. Ulysses S. Grant created Yellowstone National Park in 1872. And, at the turn of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt earned the moniker “The Conservation President” for his slew of protections.
Some of today’s most interesting and least-congested parks border wine country. And there’s no better way to see America than through its forests, dunes and mountains than with a glass of local wine.
Deming and Luna County community calendar for Friday, April 23, 2021
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Children’s book giveaway
April is National Autism Awareness month and Deming Hearts For Autism will host a children’s book giveaway at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Scout Park on Granite Street.
Enter on Buckeye St. (near the First United Methodist Church and travel north to the park to pick up your goodie bag. Each bag will be filled with goodies and an uplifting book about autism and more!
This event is sponsored by Mimbres Memorial Hospital, NM Rep. Candie Sweetser, Lescombes Winery and Amplified Therapy.
DAC art raffle
New Mexico State University and Estas Manos Coffee Roasters have launched A Mountain Roast, the latest in NMSUs growing line of collegiate-licensed products. Estas Manos, a grass-roots business based in San Francisco, California, has New Mexico roots and is currently operating in Las Cruces. A portion of the proceeds will support NMSUs more than 400 student-athletes. New Mexico State University and Estas Manos Coffee Roasters have launched A Mountain Roast, the latest in NMSUs growing line of collegiate-licensed products. A portion of the proceeds will support NMSUs more than 400 student-athletes. (Courtesy photo)
A Mountain Roast will be available for purchase online, at Estas Manos popup locations, and at retailers around Las Cruces beginning Dec. 22. A special product launch will take place the same day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spirit Winds in Las Cruces.