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www.nfbnm.org, on New Mexico Newsline, and on NFB Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Adelmo Vigil<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President, NFB of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>E-mail: nfbnewmexicopresident@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(575) 921-5422<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Tonia Trapp, Editor<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>E-mail: nfbnewmexicosecretary@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(505) 856-5346<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK3'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK4'></span><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To submit an article or recipe for possible inclusion in this newsletter, please email it to nfbnewmexicosecretary@gmail.com. </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span 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style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;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></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*NFBNM is authorized to edit the article for formatting, length and content. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*NFBNM reserves the right to not publish submissions for any reason.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><w:Sdt SdtDocPart="t" DocPartType="Table of Contents" DocPartUnique="t" ID="655803197"><p class=MsoTocHeading><font size=5 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Contents<o:p></o:p></span></font><font size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'><w:sdtPr></w:sdtPr></span></font></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><a href="#_Toc47210864"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>PREAMBLE</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210864 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>3<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210865"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>POLL RESULTS: TELL ME SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210865 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>3<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210866"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210866 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>4<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210867"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>ADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>.. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210867 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>6<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210868"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE TREASURER, AND STATE AUDITOR RECOGNIZE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210868 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>8<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210869"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>BEYOND MY BATTLE</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210869 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>9<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210870"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>ROCKY BOTTOM, VIRTUALLY: A FIRST FOR EVERYONE</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210870 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>10<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210871"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>SAGE AND CHAPTER AT LARGE JOIN FORCES</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210871 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>13<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210872"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210872 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>14<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210873"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>PAT MUNSON NEVER GIVES UP</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210873 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>17<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210874"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>GOOD EATING</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210874 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>19<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210875"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>GRANDMA RITA'S HOME-MADE FLOUR TORTILLAS</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210875 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>19<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210876"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>APPLE CAKE</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210876 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>19<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210877"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-no-proof:yes'>PARMESAN TILAPIA (BROILED)</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'> </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210877 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>20<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc2 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210878"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>SUMMER OVEN BAR-B-Q DINNER</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210878 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>21<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc3 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210879"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>OVEN ROASTED BABY BACK RIBS</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210879 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>22<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc3 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210880"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>MASHED CAULIFLOWER</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210880 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>24<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc3 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210881"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>ROASTED ASPARAGUS</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210881 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>26<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='tab-stops:right dotted 467.5pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="#_Toc47210882"><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'>MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-tab-count:1 dotted'>. </span></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span> PAGEREF _Toc47210882 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span></font><![endif]--><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>27<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span></font><!--[if supportFields]><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></font><![endif]--></a></span></font><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><o:p> </o:p></p></w:Sdt><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210864"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>PREAMBLE</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;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></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(Adapted from NFB of Ohio newsletter.) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210865"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>POLL RESULTS: </span></font></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Toc47210865'><span style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>TELL ME SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR</span></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here are the answers we received, in no particular order, and with no identifying information:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am grateful for my family and friends. Both are always ready to listen to me and both are always ready to guide me if indeed I need guiding</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>,</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> and I am always there for them.</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am grateful that I still have my mother. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I’m grateful for the fact that my nearly 98-year-old grandfather is still with us. I’m grateful to be back at work after taking time off during the lockdown. I’m grateful for the fact that my brother- and sister-in-law have provided me with safety glasses to wear in addition to my masks, and that they’ve brought me food and drink during the pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Truthfully, I am grateful for Absolutely Everything! To mention only a few specifics--my sense of humor and those who understand it, cooler days of late, my good health, the opportunities to serve others, and our governor.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am grateful for my friends at the Commission for the Blind and all of the support that I have received from them. I am also grateful for my husband and his complete support over the many years that we have known each other.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am grateful for my friends and family who give me loving support through both difficult and good times. I am blessed to have all of them in my life.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>I am grateful to God for His amazing love and the many blessings He has given me: my wonderful husband, a job that I love doing, a home, good friends, and so much more.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am very grateful for my talking books and to be able to knit</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>.</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> I have not been held back </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>by </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>the </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Coronavirus </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>because I have these two items to keep me company</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am so thankful for Instacart, <span class=SpellE>Doordash</span>, and Walmart delivery. It is so nice to get items delivered when you can access them independently without having to rely on Uber and Lyft and spending more money to get to and from a store. These 3 apps have helped me out considerably. It is nice to have more options, and I am so thankful for the essential workers that work hard to help us live the life we want!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I am thankful for the proliferation of knowledge on various subjects, and having reliable accessible technology to educate myself on many topics of interest.</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>I am grateful for what I have and who I have in my life. Many blessings always.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210866"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Gabriella Smith<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Some of us were thinking that with all the new members we’re continuously getting in our state affiliate, you might want to know who’s doing what and where. So we’ve decided on spotlighting a couple of members in every issue of Que <span class=SpellE>Pasa</span>. This issue we begin with Ernie Esquibel of the Albuquerque Chapter and German Benitez of the West Mesa Chapter. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our first spotlight is Ernie Esquibel. Ernie has been a member of the National Federation of the Blind for 5 years. He joined after he lost his sight to diabetes. After he lost his sight, Ernie stayed at home for a year doing nothing, until someone told him about the NFB. He was connected with a cane instructor and was soon invited to attend his first chapter meeting. He was impressed by the people he met, and he wanted to learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>When he was new to the NFB, Ernie was asked to emcee the White Cane Banquet. He was very nervous and even attempted to ask for someone else to be the emcee, but Peggy Chong insisted that he do it anyway. Behind the podium, he found his sense of belonging and realized the NFB was his family. He says it was an amazing experience, and it encouraged him to further develop his ties with the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ernie is the fundraising chair for the NFB of New Mexico. He believes fundraising is not about the money, but about community outreach. He says his favorite part is the relationships he builds with the community. Ernie says it is difficult to plan a fundraiser during the pandemic, but he would like to run a bake sale through Zoom, and he already has orders for <span class=SpellE>biscochitos</span>. When he is able to, he would love to be able to host a “fall crawl”-style outdoor event with live music.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ernie’s goals for the future are to grow the National Federation of the Blind, continue fundraising, build connections with the mayor’s office, and be a good example to the community. The Federation is his job and his family.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Next is German Benitez. German has been a member of the NFB since 1997. He started in the student division, attended an NFB national convention, and found his home in the NFB philosophy. German is now the president of the West Mesa Chapter and says he enjoys it. Like everything else, he says, it comes with both rewards and challenges. He was elected in April, and he says he is still learning the ins and outs of the position. His favorite part about being president is getting to learn from previous presidents and the other members of the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>German is also the West Mesa Chapter’s fundraising chair. He enjoys selling things, but it can be difficult balancing that with being president. German says he is thankful for his good fundraising team, so it’s not just him making decisions. He says his favorite part about being fundraising chair is getting to decide how the chapter will raise money, and he gets to hear ideas from everyone in the fundraising committee.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>German was born in Mexico and grew up in Texas. He lost his sight due to a high fever when he was seven. He didn’t know any other blind people until he was 14, and he didn’t know about the NFB until he moved to New Mexico in 1997. His hobbies include reading, talking on the phone, and going on walks. German hopes one day to be able to work for either <span class=SpellE>Humanware</span> or <span class=SpellE>Hims</span> providing tech support.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:281.65pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210867"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>ADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>STATE OF NEW MEXICO EXECUTIVE OFFICE <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Proclamation <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on May 9, 1988, in order to clearly and comprehensively prohibit discrimination<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>on the basis of disability, which was both commonplace and accepted at the time; and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, Tom Harkin, a U.S. senator from Iowa, introduced the legislation in a speech partly delivered in signed language on behalf of his deaf brother; and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, the legislation guarantees to people with disabilities rights in employment; state and local government services; public accommodations, and telecommunications;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act also requires removal of architectural and communication barriers and requires reasonable employment accommodations<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>for people with disabilities; and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act passed the Senate on September 7th, 1989, and the House of Representatives on May 22nd, 1990, with strong bipartisan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>support in both chambers, sending a resounding message that this nation would no longer tolerate isolation, segregation and second-class citizenship for<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>people with disabilities; and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act on July 26th, 1990; and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, known commonly as the ADA, the Americans With Disabilities Act is the landmark civil rights legislation for people with disabilities; and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHEREAS, July 26th, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of the State of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim July 26th, 2020, as <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>"AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY" <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>throughout the state of New Mexico. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Attest: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maggie Toulouse Oliver <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Secretary of State <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Done at the Executive Office this 17th day of July 2020. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Michelle Lujan Grisham <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Governor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210868"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE TREASURER, AND STATE AUDITOR RECOGNIZE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY</span></font></b></a> <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>For Immediate Release: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>July 24, 2020 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Contact: Matt Baca -- (505) 270-7148 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Attorney General Balderas, State Treasurer <span class=SpellE>Eichenberg</span>, and State Auditor Colón recognize Americans with Disabilities Act Day <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Santa Fe, NM---Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas joined State Treasurer Tim <span class=SpellE>Eichenberg</span> and State Auditor Brian Colón in recognizing the Americans with Disabilities Act Day. On July 17, 2020, Governor Michelle <span class=SpellE>Luján</span> Grisham declared July 26, 2020 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“It is important for us to recognize the anniversary enacting this historic piece of legislation, which provides access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, but we must continue the fight,” said Attorney General Balderas. “We will continue to stand with New Mexican families and fight for equity and justice.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“We are proud to offer ABLE New Mexico through the State Treasurer’s Office,” said <span class=SpellE>Eichenberg</span>. “Nearly 500 New Mexicans have opened accounts through ABLE to save money for their needs, without jeopardizing the assistance they receive from other programs. We can serve so many more people in New Mexico, though. We hope that this celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act Day will shine a light on ABLE New Mexico so that folks will reach out to us for more information.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“Having grown up with a father who had Muscular Dystrophy and passed away at the age of 49, the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act is personal to me. I am proud to recognize this day, for all who live with a disability and thrive because of the support the ADA guarantees, in honor of my father,” said Auditor Colón. “The ADA guarantees rights for our most vulnerable populations--individuals who are our family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. It gives assurances they will not face discrimination on the basis of a disability. Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of this important legislation and celebrate how it is possible to agree, regardless of politics, that nobody should be treated differently or unfairly because they live with a disability.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This past October the Attorney General, State Auditor and State Treasurer hosted a summit on disabilities: The Dream Bigger Summit - Creating a More Inclusive New Mexico. The summit scheduled for October 2020 will be postponed due to COVID-19. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Hlk47188681"></a><a name="_Toc47210869"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>BEYOND MY BATTLE</span></font></b></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Carlos Sanchez<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I'm still fighting for my Independence <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>My freedom was taken away from me<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>So long ago the battle started <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I fight a fight you can't see <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>But some choose to walk away and not noticed me<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>But I hear the flag waving, she's waving at me <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Her bright vivid colors have set me free, <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Red white and blue is what makes me, me<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The battle will continue, but I will fight this fight even if I cannot see, <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I will become stronger because there is still a vision in me <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I will see 2020 further than what eyes can meet<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>So many things are beyond my battle, <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>But I will stand strong and be proud and fight for me <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I will work harder to climb that ladder, <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>When my hands are weathered and my knees are weak <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I remember the distance I traveled independently <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Some say pain is weakness leaving the body <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I say pain is there to remind you to be stronger<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I will fight until I can no longer, <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This means war.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk47188681'></span><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210870"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>ROCKY BOTTOM, VIRTUALLY: A FIRST FOR EVERYONE</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Veronica Smith, President, SAGE Division<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>For the first time ever, the National Federation of the Blind went virtual. Some might say, “what in the world is virtual?” Well, in the times we are now living in, the 21<sup>st</sup> century, it means we attended a meeting via our computers or our telephones, whether they were landlines or cell phones. It was, for sure, an interesting ride.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>For the first time ever, because of the Coronavirus that has made our lives anything but normal, schools are closed or on some kind of abbreviated schedules--mostly not in-person. Banks can only be accessed through drive-up windows or by appointment, and grocery stores and most restaurants can only be entered if, and only if, you are wearing a mask around your nose and mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Social Distancing has become the term you hear most often, and that means you cannot or should not stand closer than six feet from another person. So needless to say, having an in-person national convention could not and did not happen. Instead, we went virtual, thus having the largest NFB convention ever. 8,261 individuals logged in or dialed in to hear sensational, dynamic speeches. Needless to say, they were inspiring and invigorating. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our spectacular Senior Division Seminar was a bit confusing for everyone who attended. Zoom had already been mastered by some; but even so, using Zoom for a meeting of this size, with well over a hundred people, made it a bit tedious. But somehow we got through it, and after all was said and done, it was successful.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The meeting started out with Ms. Kattie Dugan from Georgia and Mr. Darryl Rice from Michigan sharing their 2019 experiences as participants in the second annual Senior Retreat at Rocky Bottom, South Carolina. This was a time for the senior blind, 55 and older, to get together and learn what it means to be blind and independent. They learned how to function using Learning Shades (blindfolds). These individuals were also expected to use long white canes or dog guides to get around. They learned to cook without sight, and they learned how much fun it was to take long walks through nature. They learned how to mark their appliances so they could independently use them. Everyone enthused about how much fun they had. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We also enjoyed what author Ms. Deborah Kendrick had to say about her two newest books: When Your Ears Can’t Help You See, and Navigating Healthcare When All They Can See Is That You Can’t. The books talk about what it’s like to lose both sight and hearing. In these books, Ms. Kendrick writes about techniques, skills and common sense to navigate healthcare, and she gives suggestions about how to determine best practices for yourself. Right now the only place you can find these sensational books is through National Braille Press. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mr. Ben Cooper from <span class=SpellE>Benetech</span> Corporation gave an update on <span class=SpellE>BookShare</span>, an online service for downloading books. He told us about the hundreds of thousands of digital books that are there for the taking for a small price of $50 a year. That’s not at all a bad price for the 900,000-plus books and magazines that they have. Just imagine buying each of the 180 books one of the participants said they had read in one year. Wow, that is a lot of books!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We enjoyed listening to a panel of individuals who shared what the senior divisions in their states were doing. As the president of the senior division in New Mexico, I talked about when the division was started in 1996 by Christine Hall. She was instrumental in bringing it to life and naming it SAGE, which stands for Senior Action Group Energy. Years ago the division was quite active, but in recent years it has been meeting only once a year at the state convention. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In January of this year, I asked our affiliate president, Adelmo Vigil, if we could hold division meetings via conference call. In February, it came to pass. The first few months were slow: only a very few people attended the meetings. In May we combined our meeting with the Chapter At Large, and several more people joined the meetings. In June we began having a guest speaker, and we are excited and hopeful that this will be the key to having more individuals attend. If you want to find out more about our senior division (SAGE), call Veronica Smith at (505) 269-1034 or send an email to nfbnm.sage@gmail.com. Our goal is to meet the second Monday of every month via Zoom. The meetings start at 7 PM and last anywhere from one hour to one and a half hours. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Senior Division was not the only virtual event that you could dial into or access through the Zoom platform. You could actually enjoy the Exhibit Hall, Board Meeting, Fund Raising Committee meeting, or membership meeting. You could join in and listen to the impassioned arguments that people presented about why their proposed resolutions should be passed. You could enjoy music played by the Performing Arts Division, or you could hear how this or that was made at the Crafter’s Korner. Like any other convention, there was just too much to do during the week of July 14-18.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>After all was said and done, I am positive that we all had a spectacular week at our first ever National Federation of the Blind virtual convention. Not once did I get lost going from room to room. Not once did I have to wait in enormous lines to get something to eat. Not once did I pay way too much for food or lodging, and not once did I die from the heat. I did, however, bring my own dinner to the banquet festivities for the first time ever, and I missed the comradery with my friends. All in all, we were living the life we want!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210871"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>SAGE AND CHAPTER AT LARGE JOIN FORCES</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Veronica Smith<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The senior division of the NFB of New Mexico, Senior Action Group Energy (SAGE), has recently joined forces with our Chapter at Large group. We are meeting every month on the second Monday. All are welcome, regardless of your age or what part of New Mexico you call home. That is because sometimes a person may feel like a senior even though they are not, and sometimes people who have an NFB chapter in their area enjoy the chance to get together with their blind peers outside of their regular chapter meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We would love for you to come and join us. Come with questions. We might just have the answers. And if you would like to be a speaker at one of our meetings, please let me know. I am the current president of SAGE, and I can be reached at </span></font><a href="mailto:nfbnm.sage@gmail.com"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>nfbnm.sage@gmail.com</span></font></a><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> or by phone at (505) 269-1034. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> We meet each month via the Zoom platform. Don’t feel threatened by using it, because it is like many other things: scary at the beginning, but in reality, not as hard as it might appear.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here is the information you will need in order to join us!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you dial into the meeting with a phone call, you should bear in mind the following two commands which you can enter using the phone's keypad:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Star 6 is the command to mute and unmute yourself during the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Star 9 is the command to raise or lower your virtual hand.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To join the meeting, call 408-638-0968. Enter the meeting ID 995-8835-2622, followed by pound.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you are using your iPhone to dial into the meeting, take advantage of the following one-tap mobile link here:<br>+14086380968,,99588352622#<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here is the direct link to join the Zoom meeting using the Zoom software on your computer:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/99588352622"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://zoom.us/j/99588352622</span></font></a></span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If any of this information is confusing, please feel free to call me directly at (505) 269-1034.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210872"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Nancy Burns<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The unfortunate truth is that history does indeed repeat itself. Throughout the decades, racial inequality, wars, and social injustice have been only a few of the causes of massive demonstrations in this country. The number and scope of details available to the public about a given event have changed with the ability to capture these events with modern technology. The process of photographing and bringing real-time events directly into homes through social media and the Internet impacts society on a level never before experienced. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Social injustice weighs heavily on all minorities, large or small. One such minority group is that of people who happen to be blind. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), founded in 1940, was organized to fight for the rights of blind or visually impaired citizens. There have been peaceful demonstrations to bring the issue of social injustice to the general public. These demonstrations are always small and non-violent. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis Police detained George Floyd, an African American male. Video of this event clearly shows a white officer brutally holding Floyd down with a knee across his neck. Floyd can be heard saying that he could not breathe. His pleas were ignored. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. Rioting immediately broke out as people demanded the arrest of the offending officer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Now let’s back-track to January, 2020, when a virus later known as COVID-19 seemed to be creeping its way into the U.S. The apparent origin of this frequently-deadly virus was determined to be in China. All too soon, COVID-19 became a real pandemic taking the lives of people all around the globe. Doctors and scientists were at a loss as to the cause as well as the cure. As weeks turned into months, the death toll rapidly rose. Social distancing became a common phrase, as it was believed that close interaction was a factor in the spread of this killer virus. Weddings, graduation ceremonies, and other events were canceled or rescheduled.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Face masks and gloves were strongly recommended to be used when going out in public. As the virus spread, scientists and doctors believed that it was being spread from human to human. Hospitals were filled to capacity with infected patients, and the death toll continued to rise. Stores, shops, and non-essential businesses were closed in an attempt to slow the progress of COVID-19. People were ordered not to congregate in large groups. Unemployment rates sky-rocketed. The federal government was slow to act, but Congress did finally approve financial assistance for those workers impacted by job loss. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The U.S. economy continued to plunge, and the Stock Market was shut down for the first time since the Great Depression. Anxiety and frustration grew throughout the country. Long food lines became all too prevalent. Frustration increased as demands were made for businesses to reopen. Scientists and doctors scrambled to determine the exact cause, as well as to find a cure and hopefully a vaccine, in order to curtail the spread of this killer virus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Add all of this to the fact that a white police officer took the life of a black male, and you have the perfect formula for the creation of chaos. Rioting erupted in every large city of the U.S. Store fronts were shattered, businesses looted, and buildings set on fire. Minneapolis, Pittsburg, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and many other cities were under siege. The frustration of job loss, food shortages, and forced quarantine set the stage for this violence. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Life became more difficult for the blind population. Some were able to work at home. In most cities public transportation was curtailed, if it existed at all. Without the ability to get around, such things as appointments with doctors and other service providers were delayed or even canceled. It became necessary for many people to pay for grocery delivery rather than independently shopping. Blind students were severely impacted because of the inability to receive hard-copy lessons. Learning by computer was not always possible. <br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>My life now extends back not only for years, but for decades. This fact has allowed me to personally observe many of these uprisings. One such horrific incident was due to the results of the Rodney King trial. At that time, I was living in Burbank, California. A business appointment had taken me to South Los Angeles. Miraculous timing allowed me to miss the intersection of Florence and Normandie by minutes. A racially-explosive incident at that intersection sparked the beginning of six horrific days of looting and burning. The cause of this violent uprising was the fact that the media had just released information that the four white officers were acquitted in the trial based upon the savage beating of Rodney King, an African American construction worker. King suffered broken bones and numerous cuts and bruises along with brain damage. The incident was partially filmed, and that was finally entered as evidence into the trial. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>There are certain similarities between the Rodney King beating and the murder of George Floyd. Both incidents were followed by days of violence and unrest. The murder of Floyd has once again brought the issue of police brutality directed toward the African American population into the spotlight. Combine this violence with the devastating results of the pandemic, and the fuel for civil disobedience has been ignited. The issue of police brutality against citizens of color is again front and center. Both of these disasters along with other similar racially-explosive violations brought attention to the problem. Long-standing discrimination can never be eradicated quickly or easily. This is a socially complex issue: it is not easily erased. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>As a blind woman, I have experienced discrimination, but not the violent kind directed toward my black brothers and sisters. The subjects of my discrimination have been mostly around housing and employment. As a college student, I had been introduced to the NFB and found welcome support and guidance. Along the way, it became clear that solidarity and a united front formed the backbone of this organization. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>It was my honor and privilege to participate in several non-violent demonstrations organized by the NFB. Many of these were peacefully protesting the attempt of an organization of sighted people to take over programs of the National Federation of the Blind. Others were to protest the practice of paying subminimum wages to blind workers. We were generally able to attract the interest of local newspapers. The NFB participants carried picket signs and chanted words of explanation about our cause. To my knowledge, the demonstrators were never brutally assaulted; and we did, hopefully, get our message out to the public. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Discrimination against blind citizens is all too often based on pity and the inaccurate assumption that we are inherently inferior. Blind citizens rarely endure the violence directed toward our black brothers and sisters, but we stand in support of their cause. NFB’s peaceful demonstrations target the general public. Equality and first-class citizenship is the goal of these efforts. These issues create a common thread connecting all minorities. Discrimination is discrimination. If it exists against one segment of society, it exists against all of us. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Social change does not come quickly or easily, as we have learned. It is our desire to stand shoulder to shoulder with our black brothers and sisters, as well as with other minority groups who are experiencing societal injustice. The National Federation of the Blind was organized and is still based upon love, not upon violence. Nearly all minorities face some form of discrimination. Each and every one of us shoulders the responsibility of creating positive changes. Those of us who are members of a minority group must keep working in order to bring about a brighter and a more positive future. The National Federation of the Blind is determined to accomplish just that.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210873"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>PAT MUNSON NEVER GIVES UP</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Pat Munson<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Note: For a decade or so during my 35-year teaching career, I taught English to highly-educated foreign students. They had to master listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to continue their education at UC Berkeley. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Since native speakers of English learn by listening, I never considered all the problems with grammar and the use of idioms, and we shall not discuss spelling!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By contrast, nothing is changed in the French language without approval. Once one learns pronunciation, spelling and grammar, one is set for the most part. The same is true for a number of other languages.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Now let us get back to lovely English. When I attended kindergarten, we read Dick and Jane, or perhaps that was not until first grade. The exact grade is not important, for the issue at hand is the spelling of words. I believe I was taught simply to memorize spelling. I'm sorry to report that my brain never mastered that skill.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Now back to the matter at hand ... I shall be attending kindergarten on TV channel five with the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). I started learning last spring but could not master phonics well enough to graduate to first grade! Being tenacious, I shall make cards and work on those sounds that are consistent. I shall also start my phone book-sized tome of all the words that do not fit the rules! If five-year-old folks can progress, perhaps I can also! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>One interesting learning tool for mastering spelling is stretching out one arm and writing the letters in the air; I do this in both Braille and print. Perhaps this helps the brain to retain the word pattern. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Another component on the TV lessons is listening to stories the teacher reads aloud. Sighted learners see the pictures; usually the pictures are described so I get the idea. Some stories are educational, such as the history of Smokey the Bear. Since he was born in New Mexico, the story is important to learners. Another story discussed caterpillars and their transformation into butterflies. I do not remember being so well educated at such an early age.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Other days, the stories were fun. Mr. Lyon guarded the bridge. If one wanted to cross the bridge, one must say please and then thank you. Yet another set of stories discussed pets, farm animals and wild creatures. I found it interesting that the teachers stated that pets usually live in the house and eat special pet food, farm animals reside in a barn, and so on. Wild creatures are completely on their own. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The last set of pets were those one does not have to feed, walk or train. We learned about a pet rock which was painted, had a face and even toenails! My favorite is Mr. Hot Dog! He can be wearing a bun or not!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>So, I shall be ready to study as soon as the lessons are on TV channel five at eight in the morning. I shall really do my best with sounds in English, and listening to stories, either fiction or nonfiction. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Young children who do not speak English as their first language learn the way we did and simply repeat what they hear. They are not confused by idioms or grammar, which make no sense and follows no rules. If you are looking for an interesting way to spend an hour, come join the lessons. Perhaps Mr. Hot Dog will make a repeat performance! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210874"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>GOOD EATING</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h2><a name="_Toc47210875"><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>GRANDMA RITA'S HOME-MADE FLOUR TORTILLAS</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Submitted by Carlos Sanchez<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4 cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 tsp. baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>1 tsp. salt<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3 tbsp. shortening or lard<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>1-1/2 cups warm water, approximately<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mix all dry ingredients. Cut shortening into dry ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Add water, a little at a time, to make a medium dough (soft but not sticky). Knead until smooth. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cover dough and let it rest 20 to 25 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Shape into flattened balls and let rest again for about 10 minutes. Roll out on a lightly-floured board, turning ¼- way between each rolling.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brown on a hot, ungreased griddle or Comal.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h2><a name="_Toc47210876"><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>APPLE CAKE</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>By Nancy Burns<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 sticks butter, softened<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 cups sugar (I used 1 1/2)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 tsp. baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 tsp. baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2 tsp. cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>6 cups Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2-3 tsp. green chile powder (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bunt pan with cooking spray.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Combine butter and sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until blended.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Slowly add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Slowly add apples and pecans. Mix with spoon, then spoon mixture into pan. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Bake 50-60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from pan.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>ENJOY<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h2><a name="_Toc47210877"><strong><b><font size=3 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>PARMESAN TILAPIA (BROILED)</span></font></b></strong></a><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><strong><b style='mso-ansi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>By Sarah Villavicencio</span></font></b></strong><strong><b style='mso-ansi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><b style='mso-ansi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded <br>2 tbsp. butter, softened <br>1 tbsp. and 1-1/2 tsp. mayonnaise <br>1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice <br>1/8 tsp. dried basil <br>1/8 tsp. ground black pepper <br>1/8 tsp. onion powder <br>1/8 tsp. celery salt <br>1 pound Tilapia fillets </span></font><font face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><b style='mso-ansi-font-weight:normal'><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></strong></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan, or line pan with aluminum foil. <br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]></span></font><font face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. <br>Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside. <br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes.</span></font><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>Remove the fillets from the oven and spread them with the Parmesan cheese mixture, including the sides. Broil for 2-3 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the fish. </span></font><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>All seasoning is to taste, more or less, however you prefer. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>You can add cayenne for a kick. Dried cilantro instead of basil is also good.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>Serve with a side of rice and veggies. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h2><a name="_Toc47210878"><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>SUMMER OVEN BAR-B-Q DINNER</span></font></a> <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>By Daphne Mitchell<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>If you reside in congregate housing or an apartment community, chances are you haven’t had access to the common resources such as outdoor cooking spaces this summer. Longer days and near-perfect weather lend themselves essential to the good ole backyard barbecue or cookout. Although you won’t be able to enjoy the fragrance of a life pit, the following recipes are mouthwatering and may help to dampen the forbidden song of the communal grill siren. Here are a few recipes that will harken to the epic Albuquerque and West Mesa cookout last summer, where Ernie Esquibel was crowned the Watermelon Eating Champion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>There is a twist to these recipes: they are all Keto-approved and low-carb. Everyone should try them out! You will notice the majority of ingredients are all foods you possibly have in your pantries, refrigerators, or freezers or are relatively inexpensive and easy to find at any grocery store. Pork baby back ribs, mashed cauliflower and roasted asparagus is one of my favorite summer meals. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h3><a name="_Toc47210879"><font size=3 color="#1f3763" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>OVEN ROASTED BABY BACK RIBS</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 <span class=SpellE>cryovac</span> package of pork baby back ribs (I usually grab a 3-lb slab)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tbsp. granulated onion<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tbsp. granulated garlic <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tbsp. dried oregano<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 tbsp. Tony <span class=SpellE>Chachere’s</span> or other Cajun seasoning, divided<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tsp. ground red or cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tsp. chili powder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>½ tsp. Pink Himalayan salt or your salt of choice<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 tsp. brown sugar substitute (or traditional brown sugar for a non-low-carb version) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 cups vegetable or chicken stock<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>½ cup of apple cider vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Favorite low-carb BBQ sauce, such as G. Hughes<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Note: I usually marinate ribs overnight in the refrigerator, and allow the ribs to come to room temperature on the countertop for 20 minutes before placing them in the oven.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Pour all seasonings into a small container (granulated onion through brown sugar substitute--except only use 1 tbsp. of the Cajun seasoning). Mix well with a fork and spoon. Taste the blend, and adjust seasonings to your liking. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Open your baby back ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place the ribs onto a cutting board or other preparation surface. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Pour half of the seasoning blend onto the rack of ribs facing up, and massage the blend into the meat. You want to make sure you cover as much of the meat as possible. Once you have completed this side of the rack, flip it over and repeat the same process on the other side. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Thoroughly wash your hands, and grab some aluminum foil or other material/vessel to place your ribs in for marinating overnight. Remove your rib bundle from the refrigerator about 20 to 30 minutes before you plan to put it into the oven. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Turn on the oven to 300 degrees F to preheat, while you mix the wet solution for the baking process. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>In a medium-sized bowl, pour 2 cups of vegetable or chicken stock, ½ cup of apple cider vinegar, and the remaining tbsp. of Cajun seasoning and mix well with a fork or whisk. Set aside. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Unwrap your ribs and place them into an oven-safe pan (I use a 16X13X3 inch roasting pan for this job). Pour all of the liquid into the roaster with your ribs. Lift the rib rack, to make sure the rack is sitting in the wet solution throughout the cooking process. Thoroughly wash your hands, and then cover the roaster pan with a lid or aluminum foil. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Once your oven is preheated, allow the ribs to bake at 300 degrees F for 2.5 to 3 hours. Take the roaster out of the oven at the appointed time, and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>While the oven is preheating to 400 degrees F, carefully remove the lid/aluminum foil from the roaster and permit the steam to escape. Grab a small bowl, your barbecue sauce, and a utensil to distribute the sauce onto the ribs. Pour as much barbecue sauce as you prefer into the bowl. Use your utensil to distribute or mop the ribs with the sauce. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Once coated with the amount of barbecue sauce you like, place the roaster uncovered into the oven for 30 to 45 minutes. This will caramelize the sauce into a glaze on the ribs. Allow the ribs to stand on the stove top for 5 to 10 minutes prior to cutting into individual portions. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h3><a name="_Toc47210880"><font size=3 color="#1f3763" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>MASHED CAULIFLOWER</span></font></a> <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>If you’re making the Summer Bar-B-Q Dinner, then welcome to the easier recipes! Most recipes for mashed cauliflower will instruct you to boil or microwave the cauliflower until it is fork tender. However, I am not a fan of the texture of the cauliflower when using either of those methods, nor the process of <span class=SpellE>ringing</span> out the cauliflower after it is cooked. I roast the head of cauliflower in the oven and add half of a parsnip to improve the texture of the mash.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>½ parsnip, peeled <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>A spray or two of cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 oz. unsalted butter, softened <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 oz. cream cheese, softened <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tbsp. minced garlic <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Salt and pepper, to taste <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>A splash of milk, stock, or heavy whipping cream, to thin <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>If you are making this recipe as a part of the Summer Oven Bar-B-Q Dinner, place the vegetables into the oven as the ribs begin the caramelization step. If you are making this recipe independently, then preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Wash the head of cauliflower and scrub the outside of the parsnip clean. Pat both dry and place on a cutting board or other preparation surface. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Pull the outer leaves from around the base of the cauliflower and discard. If desired, you may remove the stump from the bottom of the head of cauliflower with a knife. Peel the outer layer of skin from your parsnip with a potato peeler or knife, and discard.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Lightly coat the head of cauliflower and parsnip with cooking spray or olive oil, and distribute a small amount of salt and pepper onto the vegetables. Place the vegetables on a cookie sheet or other shallow pan and then into the oven for 30 to 45 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>While the vegetables are roasting, take your butter and cream cheese out of the refrigerator to soften. Once the vegetables are fork tender, allow them to cool for 5 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>You will need an emersion (stick blender), traditional blender, or potato masher for the next step. I usually use an emersion blender or the <span class=SpellE>vitamix</span> to make the mash. For this recipe, I will give directions for using an emersion/stick blender. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 1 tbsp. of the unsalted butter on medium heat on the cooktop. Coarsely chop the cauliflower and parsnip into large manageable pieces inside of the roasting pan with a knife; add the chopped vegetables to the saucepan once the butter has melted. Use the stick blender to mash the vegetables for approximately 15 seconds. You will need to slightly lift the stick blender and move it around the saucepan to achieve a uniform mash. Always turn the emersion blender on and off inside of your cooking vessel. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Add the remainder of the unsalted butter, cream cheese, and minced garlic to the vegetables. Gently stir with a spoon. When the butter and cream cheese have been incorporated into the mash, return the stick blender to the saucepan and blend again for another 10 to 15 seconds or until it reaches your desired level of thickness. You may add a splash of milk, heavy whipping cream, or stock to achieve your preferred mash consistency.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Get a small saucer, and serve yourself a taste of the mash. Grab a clean spoon and taste. Adjust seasonings as desired. Remember you can add shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives or any other ingredient you would use in traditional mashed potatoes, and make it your own. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h3><a name="_Toc47210881"><font size=3 color="#1f3763" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>ROASTED ASPARAGUS</span></font></a> <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 lb. fresh asparagus<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>2 tsp. lemon pepper<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 tsp. Pink Himalayan Salt<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 fresh lemon<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>1 pat butter or 1 tbsp. olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>If you’re making the asparagus with the Summer Oven Bar-B-Q Dinner, place them in the oven to roast when the ribs begin the caramelization process. If you’re making the asparagus as a stand-alone dish, then preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Divide the bundle of asparagus into 3 even piles. Pick-up the first bundle; make sure to tap the flat ends on the counter, to assure the stems are even. You’re going to remove the tough, woody, fibrous ends of the asparagus. Hold the bundle near the center and apply light pressure to the end of the bundle with the flat ends. Each stem will naturally break, where the fibrous portion ends. Repeat this step for the other two bundles of asparagus. You can discard the ends, or freeze to make homemade vegetable stock at a later time.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Wash the remaining stems of asparagus and your lemon. Pat them dry. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Place all stems in an 8X8 square baking dish. Add the lemon pepper and salt to the dish and use your hands to coat the asparagus with the seasoning. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Grab the lemon and roll it on a clean flat surface, to begin releasing the juice. Once the lemon has softened, cut it in half lengthwise. Hold a half of the lemon, cut-side up, and begin squeezing the lemon juice onto your asparagus in the pan. If you keep the lemon cut-side up, you will lessen the chances of any of the seeds falling into the baking dish. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>Add the butter or olive oil to the pan at this time, and place the other half of the lemon in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil or a lid. Allow to roast for 30 minutes. Let the asparagus stand for a few minutes and squeeze the other half of the lemon onto the asparagus, if desired. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt'>The yummy Summer Bar-B-Q Dinner is ready to serve!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h1><a name="_Toc47210882"><b><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>August 27-29: NFB of New Mexico State Convention, held virtually via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>September 13, 2:00-3:00 PM: NFB Open House Gathering Call<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind invites blind people to learn more about being a member and the benefits. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from active members and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. We will discuss membership, philosophy, and purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>February 8, 2021: Washington Seminar and Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>Tonia Trapp, secretary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span></font><font color=black><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>nfbnewmexicosecretary@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>www.nfbnm.org<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>Live the life you want.</span></font><font color=black><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span></font><font color=black><span style='mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>