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July 16-31, 2010

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The buffalo are back on Aztec Main Ave.
by Pat Swope
A generous donation by a local resident has culminated in a stunning mural on the north side of the Aztec Hardware Store. A special committee was formed through the Aztec Museum Association to help put it all together. Some photos of the buffalos on Main Avenue were discovered in historic files at the Aztec Museum. One stood out more than the others (see photo below) and was used as the model for award-winning artist John Cogan for the mural.
John Cogan, a New Mexico artist known for his highly detailed landscape paintings, spent four weeks completing the mural. He transferred the black and white photo onto a smaller painting (a maquette), and, using the maquette, he drew a series of grids to transfer that painting onto the wall. The completed painting is 15 by 40 feet.
The mural, finished the end of June, is generating excitement in downtown Aztec. Joe McWilliams, owner of the Aztec Hardware store said, “Nothing has generated more buzz, more talk, and more positive comments than the buffalo mural.”
This could be the start of something big. Are more high quality murals in Aztec’s future?

Aztec Mercantile CO-OP update
The AMC is taking on a new fund raising project called the "AMC Buyers Group." We are soon to be taking orders for Pinto and Anasazi beans straight from the farm in Pleasant View, CO.
Buyers can reduce their cost by providing their own packaging and buying in bulk. AMC will also provide prepackaged bags with a minimal charge for the bagging process. The Pinto will come prepacked in 10, 20 and 100 pound bags. The Anasazi is provided in 10 and 20 pound prepacked bags. Each of the prepacked items will have a standard price. If you only need a pound, then a pound it is! Anyone will be able to order the amount they prefer from 1 to 100 lbs. If someone wants 7, 12, 25, or 75 pounds, we can do that at a very low price per pound.
For a limited time, there will be a one pound, promotional, bean gift package available with a bean soup recipe and spice pac in a choice of two decorative reusable containers. A one pound sealed packaged bean soup mix will always be available to the customer.
AMC meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the San Juan College East, Aztec, at 5:30. Please join us. If you are interested and would like to inquire about ordering beans, leave your name, number, e-mail and the amount of beans you would consider ordering. E-mail Connie at cjs42146@msn.com. or Emma at emma.deyo@nm.nacdnet.net. The price list and details about ordering and delivery will be available within two weeks. As interest builds, we propose to make other products available for order. Please stay tuned to the TALON for all your local news.
Connie Shroyer and AMC Board

Let the Market begin! Aztec Farmers’
Market has started
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 7 pm or sell out
Westside Plaza on Aztec Blvd.
There’s nothing better than the taste of a home grown tomato, a sweet ear of corn, or a tree ripened peach. Knowing who grew it, where it was grown, and how it was grown makes it taste that much better! You’ll discover all sorts of fresh, seasonal produce and more and get to know the local, hardworking farmers, market gardeners, and backyard hobbyists behind it all at the Aztec Farmers’ Market. Come join us every Wednesday starting July 14th until the first frost (usually mid to late October). The market, located at the Westside Plaza on Aztec Blvd. between Fredrick and N. Light Plant Rd., begins at 4:30 pm with a loud bell ring and runs until sell out or 7 pm. Meet your neighbors, support your community, and support the local economy.
This season, don’t forget to sign in at the Aztec Farmers’ Market Booth to be eligible for a weekly drawing of a market basket and $20 in Aztec. Contact NM Dept. of Health WIC office at (505) 327-4461 or 327-6263 for more info. Interested low-income Seniors (60 and over) may also be eligible to participate in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs where they also receive coupons to use at our local farmers’ markets. Contact ECHO Food Bank at (505) 326-3770 to see if you’re eligible and for more information.
FMI about the Aztec Farmers’ Market, becoming a vendor at the market, playing music, volunteering, etc., please contact Pauline Pao at 334-3290 or email her at: aztecfarmersmarket@gmail.com. We are looking for more vendors of vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, livestock products, plants, cut flowers, bread, jams, and other farm products.
Don’t forget to also visit the other area markets and shop local! Farmington Growers’ Market (NEW LOCATION - Farmington Museum at Gateway Park on Main St.): Saturday Market begins July 10th, 8:00 am – 11:00 am; Tuesday Market begins July 20th, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Contact Paula Davis for more info, 330-8657; Shiprock Growers’ Market (Shiprock Chapterhouse, Hwy 64): Saturday Market begins August 7th, 8 am – 6 pm; Wednesday Market begins August 11th. Contact Yvonne Todacheene for more info, 947-7921. Bloomfield Growers’ Market (Bishop Square Hwy 550 & Hwy 64): Thursday Market begins July 15th, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Contact Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Bernadette Smith for more info at 632-0880. See you at the Markets!

Aztec Trails & Open Space
website – www.aztectrails.com
Aztec Trails & Open Space needs help with trail reviews and write-ups for their website. We need people who are willing to visit one or many local trails and send in a write up about the trail.

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The Farmington Red Apple Transit
now has service to Bloomfield,
Aztec, Kirtland and Flora Vista
Red Apple Transit Dispatch 325-3409

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