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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>(Note: In this corrected version, Jim Babb’s email has been updated, and the NFBNM convention dates have been corrected under Meetings and Announcements. No other changes have been made.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>QUE PASA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>December 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Quarterly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(Published in March, June, September, and December)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Adelmo Vigil, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:Avigil74@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Avigil74@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(575) 921-5422<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>James Babb, Editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:jim.babb@mysero.net">jim.babb@mysero.net</a>.<span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(505) 291-3112<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Tonia Trapp, Assistant Editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>E-mail: tltrapp.7.467@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(505) 856-5346<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>To submit an article or recipe for possible inclusion in this newsletter, please email it to </span><a href="mailto:jim.babb@mysero.net">jim.babb@mysero.net</a>.<span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>By submitting your article or other material, you are agreeing to the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>*You assert that your article does not violate any confidentiality, copyright, or other laws, and that it is not intended to slander, defame, or mislead. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>*The NFB of New Mexico (NFBNM) has the discretion to publish and distribute the article either in whole or in part.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>*NFBNM is authorized to edit the article for formatting, length and content. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>*NFBNM reserves the right to not publish submissions for any reason.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><w:Sdt SdtDocPart="t" DocPartType="Table of Contents" DocPartUnique="t" ID="166166805"><p class=MsoTocHeading><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Table of Contents<o:p></o:p></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'><w:sdtPr></w:sdtPr></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995391"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>PREAMBLE</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>2</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995392"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EDITOR’S NOTE</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995393"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>3</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995394"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>FORMER NMSBVI STUDENT WINS PARALYMPIC MEDAL</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>4</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995395"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NEW ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>.. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>5</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995396"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SANTA FE?</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>5</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995397"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>HONORING OUR VETERANS</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>6</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995398"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SERVANT OF THE HEART LIFE SKILL CENTER FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>8</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995399"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>GOOD EATING</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>.. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>9</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2><a href="#_Toc468995400"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>BREAKFAST POPOVER MUFFINS</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>9</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2><a href="#_Toc468995401"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EASY APPLE CRISP WITH OATMEAL STREUSEL</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>10</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995402"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>USEFUL WEBSITES, APPS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>11</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><a href="#_Toc468995403"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;display:none;text-decoration:none'>12</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></w:Sdt><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995391"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>PREAMBLE</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM) is a 501 (c) 3 consumer organization comprised of blind and sighted people committed to changing what it means to be blind. Though blindness is still all too often a tragedy to those who face it, we know from our own personal experience that with training and opportunity, it can be reduced to the level of a physical nuisance. We work to see that blind people receive services and training to which they are entitled and that parents of blind children receive the advice and support they need to help their youngsters grow up to be happy, productive adults. We believe that first-class citizenship means that people have both rights and responsibilities, and we are determined to see that blind people become first-class citizens of these United States, enjoying their rights and fulfilling their responsibilities. The most serious problems we face have less to do with our lack of vision than with discrimination based on the public’s ignorance and misinformation about blindness. Join us in educating New Mexicans about the abilities and aspirations of New Mexico’s blind citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(Adapted from NFB of Ohio newsletter.) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995392"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EDITOR’S NOTE</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Jim Babb, Editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Hello Fellow Federationists and Newsletter Readers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>I hope you enjoy this edition of Que Pasa, the newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico. The articles you contribute help make this newsletter possible, and they are much appreciated. I wish to thank Assistant Editor, Tonia Trapp, who helps put this newsletter in an organized fashion and also reads it onto New Mexico Newsline. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Have a great <a name="_GoBack"></a>holiday season,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Jim Babb<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995393"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Adelmo Vigil, President, NFB of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Greetings Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We are fast approaching the holidays, so this is a great time to reflect on all that we have accomplished in 2016. I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone blessings through the holidays and a happy new year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>In October and November, we conducted our leadership training and the parent and student seminars. I want to thank everyone who participated in and helped plan the seminars. The New Mexico Affiliate believes that through love, hope, and determination, we can transform dreams into reality in our state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Students and children can live the life they want, if they receive proper instruction in the blindness skills necessary for them to read, write, and travel independently.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>I remember growing up in Northern New Mexico asking myself, "What will I do when I become an adult?" I was not looking forward to living on a small farm for the rest of my life. Back then, I did not know about the National Federation of the Blind and the hard work its members were doing to change attitudes about blindness so that I could live the life I wanted. I joined the National Federation of the Blind in 1982, and my life has been enriched ever since. I have found strength, encouragement, and a wonderful family in the National Federation of the Blind. I encourage everyone to join our Federation Family in New Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>It is not too early to begin planning for our state convention in 2017. The convention will be held at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown on March 30 through April 2, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Again we will continue to call on members of each local chapter and division to help us move forward and grow as an affiliate. We can change what it means to be blind for children, youth and adults of all ages in New Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the life we want; blindness is not what holds us back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995394"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>FORMER NMSBVI STUDENT WINS PARALYMPIC MEDAL</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>On September 10, 2016, Christella Garcia won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in Women's Judo in the +70 kg event. Christella graduated from the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) in 1997. We are all very proud of Christella and what she has accomplished. Here is a link to a news story about Christella from KCRA-TV in Sacramento, titled "Sacramento Judo Paralympian: I Feel So Proud Of My Country," that ran on September 8, 2016, just a few days before she won the bronze:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";display:none'>Sacramento judo paralympian: I feel so proud of my country</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-judo-paralympian-i-feel-so-proud-of-my-country/6286632"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-judo-paralympian-i-feel-so-proud-of-my-country/6286632</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995395"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NEW ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Christine Fila <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>I am leading the effort to start an adaptive sports and recreation program in New Mexico for visually impaired and blind persons. <span style='color:#1F497D'>I have participated in similar organizations in New England, and I found them to be a great avenue both for meeting others with similar interests and for continuing to live a healthy lifestyle. Many sports and other activities that promote physical fitness can be easily adapted to promote participation by people who are blind, including hiking, camping, water sports, cross country skiing, and tandem bicycling, to name a few.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>To get involved, please contact me by calling <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>617-750-3346 or E-mail me at </span><a href="mailto:chris.fila@hotmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>chris.fila@hotmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995396"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SANTA FE?</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Nancy Burns<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The members of the West Mesa Chapter thought long and hard before deciding on a plan for the 2016 Meet the Blind Month project. This event is always taken seriously, and the chapter wanted to spread the NFB message but also desired to create a new approach. A short leaflet was created with contact information attached. In previous years, literature had been handed out in various locations throughout the city. After much discussion, it was decided to take a page from a popular 60's song with a slight change to the title. The Rail Runner runs daily, and it is only about an hour trip from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Anyone was welcome to join the group, and since White Cane Safety Day, October 15, was on Saturday, it wasn't necessary for anyone to take off from work (several blind teachers were interested in participating). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Early that morning, eight enthusiastic chapter members boarded the Rail Runner at various locations. To make life a little more exciting, one of the participants missed the train, and her mom drove to catch up with it further along the route.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>During a chapter meeting prior to the trip, each person reflected on the meaning of the White Cane Law and told how the law had impacted their lives. New Mexico holds the honor of passing the first White Cane Law in 1967 while Governor David Cargo was in office. Each year since, along with most other states, this law has been celebrated with emphasis on bringing the message to the public. With all of this in mind, these Federationists carried around bundles of the NFB flyer. On arriving in Santa Fe, everyone gathered at the Rail-yard and walked the short distance to Tomasita's Restaurant, well known for its delicious Southwest cuisine. After enjoying a tasty meal and discussing plans for the day, we then walked as a group to the Plaza area where we separated and went in different directions to talk with vendors, make purchases, and hand out leaflets. The weather was beautiful and unusually warm for the month of October. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The residents of Santa Fe plus many out-of-town tourists were able to observe blind adults riding the train, walking independently with a white cane, making purchases, and handing out brochures. We saturated the Plaza area with blind individuals living the life we want. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>At the end of the day, we boarded the Rail Runner once again and made our way back home. We were pleased and happy with the thought that perhaps we had made a difference in the belief systems of those present in Santa Fe. We all felt good about the trip and chatted excitedly all the way back to Albuquerque. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995397"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>HONORING OUR VETERANS</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The NFB of New Mexico issued the following press release in early November in honor of Veterans Day:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Adelmo Vigil, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>700 New York Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(575) 921-5422<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:avigil74@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>avigil74@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://www.nfbnm.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW MEXICO HONORS BLIND NEW MEXICANS WHO GAVE THEIR EYES FOR OUR COUNTRY.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Alamogordo NM (11-08-2016) The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM) joins our country in celebrating Veterans Day on November 11, 2016 with a special focus on the blind men and women of New Mexico who lost their sight while in service to our country.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>"A number of our New Mexican soldiers became blind while participating in this country's conflicts; when they returned to New Mexico, they helped to make our state a much better place to live," said Adelmo Vigil, NFBNM President. "Thanks to our resident historian, Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady, this year we will highlight three men who have helped to make our state what it is today," Vigil added.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Monroe Fox was blinded during World War II at Iwo Jima. After receiving blindness training from the Veterans Administration, he came back home, attended the University of New Mexico, and then served as the Assistant District Attorney for Rio Arriba County for more than a decade. For decades, he was the only attorney for the community of Chama.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Paul Lees, also blinded during World War II, went to Hollywood, after blindness training through the Veterans Administration, to break into the film industry. He appeared in such 1940's and '50's films as "United States Mail," "Copper Canyon," and "Beyond Glory." Returning to Albuquerque, he continued to act at the "Little Theater" and went into business with his brother-in-law, Dale Bellamah, as his sales and promotions manager. Together they built up many new neighborhoods such as the Princess Jeanne Park and Kirkland neighborhoods of Albuquerque.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>During the Vietnam war, Michael Naranjo was blinded by a grenade blast that not only cost him his eyesight but the use of one hand as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>While recovering in the hospital, he asked for clay, a familiar, calming outlet from his childhood on the Santa Clara Pueblo. In 1971, Naranjo presented to then President Nixon his bronze statue, "Dance of the Eagles." Today, Naranjo's contributions can be found throughout the best galleries in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995398"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SERVANT OF THE HEART LIFE SKILL CENTER FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Do you have any family members or friends with disabilities and struggle to know what to say or how to act around them? People with disabilities are considered one of the world's largest under-represented groups. The church and Ecumenical Communities are largely unprepared for this ever-growing population of people with disabilities. One of the primary goals of this ministry is to reach out to individuals who are living with disabilities and their families and caregivers. The Life Skill Center is designed not only to teach life skills but also to help form individuals to become ministers and productive members of their community in their parishes throughout our Archdiocese and our Ecumenical Communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico has undertaken a new endeavor in their Parish Community by opening this Life Skill Center for individuals living with disabilities. This pastoral ministry is under the direction of Martin A. Gallegos. He would like for you to help to bless this new ministry with your prayers as we reach out in service to the people of the Archdioceses and Ecumenical Communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>For more information or to refer individuals to the Servant of the Heart Life Skill Center, you may contact Martin A. Gallegos at 505.690.3216 or the Parish Office at 505.983.5034 Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Or send an email to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:servant.heart@sjtbcc.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>servant.heart@sjtbcc.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995399"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>GOOD EATING</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><a name="_Toc468995400"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>BREAKFAST POPOVER MUFFINS</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Veronica Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>These muffins are </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>simple</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> easy to make</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> and </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>very tasty </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>on a cold chilly morning with your favorite breakfast!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1 cup flour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1/2 teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3 teaspoons baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4 tablespoons sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3 tablespoons melted butter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1/2 cup milk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1 egg, slightly beaten<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together. Add milk and butter. Mix well. Add egg and mix again. Pour into greased muf</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>fin rings or into a cupcake pan. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Bake at 450°F for about 7 minutes.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Makes 8 popover muffins. Enjoy</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><a name="_Toc468995401"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EASY APPLE CRISP WITH OATMEAL STREUSEL</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>by Tonia Trapp<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Note: Slicing the apples into small, thin pieces is essential for this recipe to come out well. I have found that if the apples are too thick or the pieces are too large, they won't acquire the desired texture during the cooking process (i.e., they don't come out soft and mushy like they should). I typically use 3 Granny Smith and 3 Golden Delicious apples because I like the combination of tart with sweetness, but you can adjust the proportions and types of apples to suit your tastes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>6 total Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, sliced thinly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3 tablespoons regular sugar <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3/4 teaspoons cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1/8 & 1/4 teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1 cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1 cup Quaker Quick Oats<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2/3 cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Core and slice the apples into quarters. Then take each quarter-apple and slice it lengthwise into strips approximately 1/4-inch thick. Chop each strip in half to make them shorter. Now the apples are ready for cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with Pam or other cooking spray. Place the sliced apples in the pan. In a small bowl, combine the regular sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples, then toss the apples to coat them evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>To create the topping, mix the brown sugar, oats, flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. With your fingertips, blend the butter pieces into the dry mixture until small clumps form and the butter is well-incorporated (about 2 minutes). Sprinkle the topping over the apples.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the apple crisp for 50-60 minutes. Let it cool for 30 minutes before serving. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995402"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>USEFUL WEBSITES, APPS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nmlegis.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.nmlegis.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> or call 1-505-986-4300 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Use these resources to contact your state Representative or Senator regarding legislation in the upcoming session in January 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.charitywatch.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.charitywatch.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This is the charitable giving season. Check out the proposed charity to see if they are legitimate and to make sure that most of the gift goes to the intended purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nomorobo.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.nomorobo.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Go here to sign up to stop those annoying robo-calls. Check it out, it’s free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Google app: Duo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Duo is a simple 1-to-1 video calling app available for Android and iOS. Duo takes the complexity out of video calling, so that you can be together in the moment wherever you are. This app is encrypted so even Google can’t view or listen in on your chat. The app is free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>App: Hiya<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Hiya is a free app for your iPhone which is supposed to block unwanted robo-calls to your phone. Go to the iTunes website to download it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Toc468995403"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>January 30-February 3 Washington Seminar, Capitol Holiday Inn, Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>January 4-11 Braille Literacy Week<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>March 30-April 2 NFB State convention, Sheraton Uptown, Albuquerque <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>July 10-15 National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>College scholarships from $3,000 to $12,000 will be awarded during the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>