By Kaye Mindar
In addition to seeing the colors change on the trees, the hunters in their camouflage and the cold crispness in the air a sure sign of autumn here in the Luna valley is that of the ranchers riding and gathering their cows for the fall shipping ritual. Reading the Luna history book it shows the many years of changes ranching families made and finally how to haul a cow was practically unheard of until the late 1920s to the early 1930s; before then the rancher always saddled his horse and drove a cow wherever she was to go.
Early on when Luna trail drives were being made, there were no fenced driveways and no wells every fifteen miles along the trail. It was a major change when the railroad was put into McNary, Ariz., and instead of Magdalena the ranchers began driving their cattle to the closer of the destinations. Times had a way of changing again though and eventually buyers even found their way coming into Luna or the ranchers opted for new sales rings in Socorro or Deming.
Luna Community Center
A correction from last week’s election announcement has come to my attention; the official voting results for the seven Luna Community Center board members: Jerry Boerner chairman; Howard Kolinoski vice chairman; Jeannette Jackson secretary-treasurer; Alberta Nicolds library; and members Evelyn Williams, Diana Moyers, and Dianna Dankworth. Congratulations to them and we offer all of our support their willingness to serve our community.
Good Thoughts and Prayers
We send good thoughts and prayers to Clifford Mitchell during his recovery this week from heart surgery. Also love to Lou Ann and their extended family during this time.
Preparedness Corner
Orders for December 4 canning will be due October 25. Contact Joyce Laney for further information.
Quote of the Week
“Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.”
– Pablo Picasso
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