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“We are not makers of history, we are made of history.” We offer convenient hours

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by Staci Guy
here are countless reasons given by Southeastern New Mexico will enjoy
reading. Our content stretches from
countless individuals as to why learning Carlsbad, through Artesia and Roswell,
all the way over to Ruidoso. Some of the
about history is important. Don’t stories might pique your interest because
believe me? they are new to you, while others might be
better known. We hope you will take the
time to read those “well-known” stories
because there could be some details
Just ask Google, and then prepare to make to know how a little bed-and-breakfast in included that you didn’t know before, or
the couch your perpetual resting place Roswell has historical connections to both! that perhaps might have just faded from
for the next 48 hours while you read page You can read about those connections in your memory.
after page of opinion-laden ramblings that “If These Walls Could Talk,” written by
essentially tell you what you already knew. Molly Marley, Editorial Director for Focus I have no doubt you will be entertained
History is important – it is a wise teacher, on Roswell. and possibly even educated in terms of
a reminder of and connection to our roots, the history and some of the mysteries of
and a fore warner of grim possibilities What better sources for historical Southeastern New Mexico in our winter
should we not learn from our past. information and insight than the folks at issue of Focus Magazine. Happy reading!
the local museums! Nancy Dunn, Manager
STACI GUY But enough of the boring stuff! History is of the Artesia Historical Museum & Art Blessings!
Associate Publisher important, yes, but it is also entertaining Center, shares some not-so-common
and fun and sometimes even comical! At knowledge about a ghost town under Staci Guy
Focus Magazines we wanted to take a look Brantly Lake, known today as Sever Rivers,
at some of the lesser known historical which you can read about on page 49; and (Staci is the Associate Publisher of Focus
accounts of Southeastern New Mexico, and she also answers some interesting questions Magazines and Editorial Director of Focus
at the same time, lighten things up a bit with in a piece titled “Legend, Myth or Fact?” on Artesia)
some fun and quirky mystery pieces. For
instance, have you ever driven down U.S. For our second installment of Focus
70 near Glencoe and seen the little church Magazine’s Regional Issue (our first issue
chapel precariously situated in a hole and came out in November 2016), our aim
thought to yourself, “How did that church is to share some stories and insight with
get in a hole?” Well, we did and freelance our readers that residents all across
writer Harold Oakes got the scoop, which
you can read about on page 53. Or have
you ever heard about the urban legend of
La Llorona, the weeping ghost-woman
who reaches out of the water and drowns
unsuspecting children? Kyle Marksteiner
takes us on an exhilarating ride as we
discover the origins of the tale and hear
from residents who have their own theories A fever that’s a little too high. A sprain that’s a little too painful. A cut that’s a little too
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