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Circle News — May 2016—1
Eloise Blake, chairman of the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center board of trustees, announced April 17 in a letter to the trustees, medical staff, employees and volunteers that Rod Schumacher
is our new CEO!
“It’s an announcement that requires no transition,” she said, “ because he has been leading our organization as interim CEO since last October.”
“Rod has been an important part of the growth of healthcare in this community,” she continued. “A seasoned hospital administrator and 35-year resident of Roswell, Rod is uniquely qualified to be our CEO.
“He knows this community, his heart is here and he and his wife and family are extremely invested in making it the best
possible place to live.”
Blake said Mr. Schumacher has a master’s degree in health care administration and has led hospitals in Aurora, Colorado, and Andrews, Texas. He subsequently earned a law degree and for 30 years practiced in Roswell focusing primarily on support of healthcare providers. He maintains his law license but no longer practices law.
Following a role as CEO of Roswell Regional, in 2012 Mr. Schumacher became assistant vice president of operations for hospitals in New Mexico outside of Roswell that are affiliated with Community Health Systems. He also served as interim CEO of the 388-bed Deaconess Hospital, part of the CHS-affiliated Rockwood Health System in Spokane, Washington.
“Rod’s connections, experience and balanced approach to involving physicians in meeting quality, service and growth goals will continue to be a valuable asset to our organization,” Blake said.
“The road ahead has many challenges and even more opportunities.
“The board and I appreciate your continuing support of Rod’s leadership and our plan to solidify the hospital’s position as the medical center for eastern New Mexico.
“Thanks for your unwavering dedication to our number one priority: providing high quality, safe care to our patients, many of whom are our family, friends and neighbors.”
Schumacher named CEO of ENMMC
Circle News — May 2016—2
Thanks to the volunteers who got the newsletter labeled in record time! They were: Nancy Britton, Jacque Coffman, Bill Davis, Bill Eaton, Glenna Holmes, Bob Lynd, Nick McMillen, Norm Melvin, Jacqueline Miko, June Morpurgo, Janet Steed, Linda Stojanov and Dorothea Stone. And thanks to Jane Guest and Rita Thomas who had good intentions, but they were all done when they arrived!
**** The April birthday party brought out some new volunteers as well as our veterans! Thanks to all. Ray Fortune, Mike Smith, Roger Tiernan and Joann Vitale set up
for the party. Will Cass was the Bar Keep! And Marilyn Atwood and Joan Tye were your greeters. Servers were Marilyn Atwood, Ruth Crystal, Jerry McCormack, Joan Tye and Joann Vitale. Caught putting the room to rights were Nancy Britton, Ray Fortune, Dorothy Griffiths, Ruby Hendricks, Judy McDonald and Joann Vitale.
**** And continued thanks to Juliana Halverson and Pioneer Bank for the extra goodies they bring for our starving hoards.
Dr. Brandon Cometti speaks
at Healthsense
Brandon Cometti, M.D., specializes in skin disorders and gave a talk on shingles. He’s with Tuscan Medi-cal, 300 W. Country Club Road, Suite 210, 624-4818.
“42” winners from March
Betty Carter and Carol Williams tied March 1. Imogene Lee won March 8. Imogene Lee won March 22. Jim Valdez won March 29. Congratulations, winners!
Circle News — May 2016—3
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Free upgrade to a private room if one is
available Free meal for spouse or caregiver Discount in cafeteria all the time.
Senior Circle Snacks and beverages Loan of DVDs, videotapes, audio books, jigsaw
puzzles and books Copies Faxes Notary service
In addition, there are a variety of exercise classes—aerobics, yoga, “strong bones” to fight osteoporosis, tai chi and line dancing.
A movie is shown weekly—popcorn served! A singing group, a rubber stamping class, a
computer class, blood pressure checks, a monthly birthday party, twice monthly health talks and a book club.
Plus members get discounts at more than 150 businesses in town.
Great socialization—there are people who come in daily for coffee or hot chocolate!
For $15 a year, why wouldn’t you want to be a member?!
Senior Circle’s free benefits
Trips
Lancaster Show Trip & Philadelphia—the
City of Brotherly Love, September 30-
October 10, $919 per person based on double
occupancy, $75 deposit required.
Price includes motorcoach transportation, 10 nights’ lodging
including four consecutive nights in the Lancaster area. Also
includes 19 meals—10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners;
admission to “Samson,” the show at the Sign & Sound
Millennium Theatre, “Crooners” Show at the American Music
Theatre, a luncheon cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia, a
visit to the Kitchen Kettle Village and Rockvale Square Outlets
for shopping and dining, admission to the Landis Valley Museum
and a guided tour of Lancaster.
En route stops include the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in
Claremore, Oklahoma; the Indianapolis Museum of Art; the
Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania; the
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in
Indianapolis and the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri.
2017 trips in planning
We’re considering bus trips to Mackinac Island in Michigan
in the spring and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, (the new
Branson!) in the fall. These are both repeat trips but are very
popular. I’d be interested in your feedback.
We’ve scheduled two trips with Collette Vacations but don’t
have details or brochures yet. But we have firm reservations!
The first trip is Springtime Tulip River Cruise in early April of
2017. This is very similar to the one we previously offered, but
we’ve left Premiere to go back to Collette which is first class.
This trip takes you from Amsterdam to Belgium and back. You’ll
visit Keukenhof Gardens, spanning more than 70 acres of tranquil
ponds and shaded paths and more than 7 million tulips and other
flowers on exhibit! But you’ll also see many historic cities and
lots of windmills! This trip fills very quickly, and while
they’re holding 15 spots for us, it’s suggested you put a
deposit in as soon as possible.
The other trip is Shades of Ireland in November 2017 which
will include Dublin, historic Kilkenny and the Waterford Crystal
factory, the Blarney Stone, the Ring of Kerry, Limerick,
Donegal, Derry, Belfast and so much more. You even get to
spend the night in a real castle!
In addition to our return to Collette, which we’ve worked
with for many years, we’re going to be working once again
with travel agent Elaine Dotts who in our very early years
planned some awesome trips for us! She will take a lot of the
busy work of these trips off our shoulders and is considering
planning trips for us again. One of the favorites was the
Ghost Town Tour! So stay tuned!!
Circle News — May 2016—4
Circle News — May 2016—5
Welcome to the following new members! We look
forward to getting to know you.
Nick Aguilar
Patti Anderson
Anne Carroll
Joe Chaves
Gayle Clark
Dianna Henderson
Jay Henderson
Sharon Kirby
Adam Lara
Arthur Luna
Jim McCoy
Antonio Rivera
Laura Salayandia
Manuel Salayandia
Beatrice Sanchez
Linda Spurrier
Barbara Stinson
Annette Voliva
Larry Woods
Ken Wunderlick
Member Frank Castro provided the
April entertainment with the
assistance of Garth Rivers who
provided the music and equipment!
Thanks to both men. They got rave
reviews!
Circle News — May 2016—6
1 Charlie Gomez 1 Felipe Guerrero 1 Mary Jaramillo 1 Gordon Sidwell 1 Rex Smith 1 Ginny Thoreson 2 Barrie Atwood 2 Becky Conner 2 Phyllis Fix 2 Gennean Hendricks 2 Kim Joyce 2 Peggy Plante 2 Michael Richardson 2 Carol Rivera 3 Sandra Allensworth 3 Bettie Hughes 3 Marla Jenkins 3 Marcia Jessup 3 Richard Jolly 3 Becky Price 3 Wynell Richards 4 Zela Airhart 4 Wayne Brown 4 Eddie Burns 4 Linda Ferguson 4 Ronda Graves 4 Mattie Hill 4 Stephen Krajeck 4 Larry Martin 4 Tracy Mumford 4 Cruz Navarrette 4 Elsie Newborn 5 Darlene Fairfield 5 Bonita Jones 5 Walter Kessler 5 Allen Lovelace
5 Ron Porter 5 Judith Quinzel 6 William Anderson 6 Robert Bell 6 Maria Bono 6 Marilyn Briseno 6 Mary Clark 6 Tony Emerson 6 Rita Hodgson 6 Sharon Keyes 6 Barbara Wheeler 7 David Brown 7 Vivi Kreitz 7 Doris Norby 7 Cicilia Ortega 7 Barbara Scheer 7 Denise Schmidlen 7 Yolanda Veloz 8 Judy Barlow 8 Suzi Glass 8 Lee Quintela 8 Detta Scates 9 Dan Evans 9 Ora Peeples 9 Ruth Prewitt 9 Judy Smith 10 Wendell Chambers 10 Harriett Getchell 10 Hubert Huff 10 Dee Jacks 10 Elizabeth Johnson 10 Felipa Lucero 10 Theresa Matta 10 Jack Rodden 10 Lynn Werner 11 Marie Autry
11 Betty Hadsall 11 Hazel Kennon 11 Jim Monteith 11 Phyllis Moore- Buckham 11 Jerry Urban 12 Marilyn Allen 12 Rito Delgado 12 Mary Lopez 12 Elizabeth McVay 13 David Arnold 13 Pat Chandler 13 Chiquita Hammonds 13 Patti Roberts 13 Otto Speth 14 Russell Bennett 14 Jacqueline Brown 14 Beth Fields 14 Daniel Patino 14 Cathy Roe 14 George Smith 14 Jim Sumrow 14 Robert Willis 15 Maria Becerra 15 Diana Binns 15 James Crouch 15 Mary Liles 15 Robert Mitteer 15 LaVerne Monteith 15 Penny Musgrave 15 Georgia Perry 15 Opal Rhyne 15 Steve Russell 15 Hazel Savage 15 Liz Thurston
15 David West 16 Leonard Flores 16 Holly Hambric 16 Diane Hardcastle 16 Faviola Martin 16 Kathryn Smith 16 Weldon Steen 16 Alvaro Vasquez 16 Betty Wilson 17 Arleta De Boer 17 William Duke 17 Wanda Forbau 17 Richard Marquez 17 Pat Therrien 18 Phyllis Briscoe 18 Marla Higginbotham 18 Linda Ortega 18 Betsy Salazar 18 Deborah Skains 19 Larry Barbour 19 Linda Cole 19 Max McKinney 19 Gary Richburg 20 Cora Archuleta 20 Betty Beatty 20 Lena Lewis 20 Mickey Lorch 20 Thomas Muirhead 21 Lana Boswell 21 Sharon Drusedum 21 Cecil Graves 21 Lynne Hooper 21 Barbara Kashe 21 Randy Nimmo 21 Mary Parker
21 Jose Salazar 22 Robert Bean 22 Sandra Caflisch 22 Johnnie Herrera 22 James Kluver 22 Shelley Paschall 22 Henry Wise 23 Jeannie Davis 23 Verlene Hendricks 23 Pam Warboys 24 Cynthia Andre 24 Dana Buckingham 24 David Carpenter 24 Lesley Goudy 24 Virginia Majesty 24 Dan Parsons 24 Glenda Plunket 24 Christine Reading 24 Barbara Reeves 24 Wanda Smith 24 Sandra Stoddard 24 James Teel 25 Ricky Brewton 25 Diane Courter 25 Georgie Dalton 25 Marvin Gross 25 Linda Jones 25 Lawrence Kelley 25 Laura Salayandia 25 Joan Taylor 25 Rose Anne Thompson 26 Chris Bertola 26 Margot Beverage 26 Denice Caiazzo 26 Julie Chavez
26 Velia Lopez 26 James Quinn 26 John Taylor 26 Ukie Watts 27 Joan Markham 27 Mary Morales 27 Jeannie Noebel 27 Ruth Owen 27 Carol Smith 28 Kay Buyse 28 Candace Muirhead 28 Allen Teel 28 Lucy Tucker 29 Patti Brisco 29 Jack Commons 29 Stan Crosby 29 William Luck 29 Nancy Metcalf 29 Toney Reynolds 29 Karen Stangebye 30 Beverly Blackwell 30 Susan Dopp 30 Paula Reed 31 Marilyn Carnes 31 Phyllis Glick 31 Jan Makkonen 31 Corazon Pogan 31 Bob Pottle 31 Joan Thompson– Mancillas 31 Aleta Wetzel
Gentle scolding
I haven’t fussed at you all for a long time, so please pay attention to these gentle reminders. Most of the following appears on posted signs!
Computer usage:
Never turn off a computer without staff permission. Never install software, toolbars or games. Never delete icons from the desk top. Do NOT try to clear jams. Ask us for assistance. Do NOT hit print more than once. If it doesn’t print, there’s a reason for it—ask us for assistance. Otherwise, when it gets fixed, copies come out for each time you hit print and you wouldn’t believe the number of copies sometimes. It’s a terrible waste of paper. Please no food or drink at the computers.
RPD chief speaks at Healthsense
Roswell Police Chief Phil Smith spoke at Healthsense April 1. His interesting talk centered around a controversial police shooting, and he responded to a ton of questions!
May 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Silent Auction
Starts 9 a.m. Aerobics
10 a.m. Strong Bones
1:30 p.m. Movie “Creed”
3 9 a.m. Aerobics
10:30 a.m. Singin’ Seniors 11 a.m. Lunch
Tinnie Deli 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi 1 p.m. Mahjong 1:30 p.m.”42”
4 9 a.m. Aerobics
9:30 a.m. Stamping 10 a.m.
Strong Bones 11 a.m. Yoga II Noon-1:30 p.m. Computer Class
1 p.m. Yoga I 1:30 p.m. Diabetes
Support Group 2-4 p.m.
Blood Pressure
5
National Day of
Prayer 9 a.m. Beginning
Line Dancing 10 a.m. Chess 1 p.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Crochet Class 2 p.m. Stitching
6 9 a.m. Aerobics
10 a.m. Strong Bones
10 a.m. Marshal the therapy dog
11:30 a.m. Healthsense
Maryann Murphy Better Hearing and
Speech Month
7
8
Mother’s
Day
9
9 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m.
Strong Bones
1:30 p.m. Movie “Room”
10 9 a.m. Aerobics
10:30 a.m. Singin’ Seniors 11 a.m. Lunch
T.J.’s Diner 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi 1 p.m. Mahjong 1:30 p.m.”42”
11 9 a.m. Aerobics
9:30 a.m. Stamping 10 a.m.
Strong Bones 11 a.m. Yoga II Noon-1:30 p.m.
Computer Class at ENMU-R
1 p.m. Yoga l 2-4 p.m. Blood Pressure
2 p.m. Birthday Party
12 9 a.m. Beginning
Line Dancing 10 a.m. Chess 1 p.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Crochet Class
2 p.m. Stitching
13 Senior Circle
closed for Craft and Garage Sale
preparations. Participants can
start setting up at 1 p.m.
14
15 16
9 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m.
Strong Bones
1:30 p.m. Movie “Steve Jobs”
17 9 a.m. Aerobics
10:30 a.m. Singin’ Seniors 11 a.m. Lunch
Hunan 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi 1 p.m. Mahjong 1:30 p.m.”42”
2-4 p.m. Chaves County Veteran Interagency
meeting
18 9 a.m. Aerobics
9:30 a.m. Stamping 10 a.m.
Strong Bones 11 a.m. Yoga II Noon-1:30 p.m. Computer Class
1 pm. Yoga l 2-4 p.m.
Blood Pressure
199 a.m. Beginning
Line Dancing 10 a.m. Chess 1 p.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Crochet Class 2 p.m. Stitching
3 p.m. Commission
on Aging
20 9 a.m. Aerobics
10 a.m. Strong Bones
10 a.m. Marshal the therapy dog
11:30 a.m. Healthsense
Dr. Ashley Rivers Interventional
Cardiologist
21
22 23
9 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m.
Strong Bones
1:30 p.m. Movie “Carol”
24 9 a.m. Aerobics
10:30 a.m. Singin’ Seniors 11 a.m. Lunch
Oasis 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi 1 p.m. Mahjong 1:30 p.m.”42”
259 a.m. Aerobics
9:30 a.m. Stamping 10 a.m.
Strong Bones 11 a.m. Yoga II Noon-1:30 p.m. Computer Class
1 p.m. Yoga l 2 p.m. Book Club
2-4 p.m. Blood Pressure
26
9 a.m. Beginning Line Dancing 10 a.m. Chess 1 p.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Crochet Class
2 p.m. Stitching
27
9 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m.
Strong Bones 10 a.m. Marshal the therapy dog
28
29 30
31 9 a.m. Aerobics
10:30 a.m. Singin’ Seniors 11 a.m. Lunch Lemon Grass
11:30 a.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Mahjong 1:30 p.m.”42”
Healthsense plans
Maryann Murphy, a speech therapist in the Rehabilitative Services Department of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, is speaking to highlight Better Hearing and Speech Month. She can also discuss such things as swallowing so be prepared to ask questions! She’ll be here May 6. Dr. Ashley Rivers, interventional cardiologist, will be the speaker Friday, May 20. She’s with Cardiovascular Associates
of Roswell, 2890 Wilshire Blvd., 624-3278. Healthsense is at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Friday of the month. It’s open to the public, so encourage your non-Senior Circle friends and family to attend. Refreshments are served and the topics are always of interest!
Birthday partiers in for treat!
We’re welcoming back the Singin’ Seniors and our “new” Steinway piano!
Circle News — May 2016—8
May Movies
Sylvester Stallone was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Creed,” the movie being shown Monday, May 2 . He was sentimentally favored to win. That was the only nomination for “Creed,” though many thought Michael B. Jordan should have been nominated for Best Actor. Jordan plays the son of Rocky Balboa’s rival in the iconic series of Rocky movies. Rocky is convinced to train Jordan. The 133-minute movie is rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality.
The next movie, to be shown Monday, May 9, was nominated for Best Picture, “Room.” Brie Larson won Best Actress and won the Golden Globe in that category. “Room” was also nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Briefly, the film is about a kidnapped mother and son who make a daring escape and experience a dramatic homecoming. It was based on a best-selling novel. The 118-minute movie is rated R for language.
Michael Fassbender was nominated for Best Actor playing Steve Jobs in the film of the same name. “Steve Jobs” also stars Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels. We’re showing the movie Monday, May 16. It shows an intimate portrait of the man at the epicenter of the digital revolution. It’s rated R for language and runs slightly over 2 hours.
Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara star in “Carol,” a movie about two women from very different backgrounds who find them-selves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Blanchett was nominated for Best Actress and Mara for Best Supporting Actress. The film also had nominations for Best Music-Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design and Best Screenplay based on Previously Published. We’ll show the 118-minute movie Monday, May 23. It’s rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity and brief language.
The movie for Monday, June 6, is “Brooklyn,” about a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn.
Three hiking SC members tackle a big one!
We should take advantage of all our beautiful state has to offer, and Bob Des Bien, Bob Hutchings and Dennis Pabst did just that by climbing Wheeler Peak. That’s an 11-1/2 mile hike up and down from the Taos Ski Valley Resort. The peak has a 13,161 elevation!
Pictured are Des Bien, left, and Pabst. Hutchings was the point man.
Good on ya, guys!
Circle News — May 2016— 9
ENMMC named a Top Performer Eastern New Mexico Medical Center was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission. This distinction is based on excellence in accountability measures performance. “Improving quality and safety for our patients is a continuous and on-going focus at Eastern,” said CEO Rod Schumacher. “As a Top Performer hospital, we were recognized for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and immunizations.” In order to be named a Top Performer, a hospital must:
Achieve cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures.
Achieve performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure with at least 30
denominator cases.
Have at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and within that measure set, achieve a performance rate of 95 percent or above on all
applicable individual accountability measures.
“We have made it a top priority at Eastern to address patient safety and quality of care by improving upon evidence-based care processes that are shown to be the best treatments for certain condictions,” Schumacher said. “We are proud to be named a Top Performer and thank our entire hospital staff for their dedication, knowledge and teamwork. “Becoming a Top Performer isn’t easy” he said. It takes the commitment of all physicians, nurses and caregivers to consist-ently follow evidence-based practices that improve patient out-comes. This accomplishment reflects the hard work of the en-tire hospital team. It is a testament to their on-going dedication to creating a safe place for patients to receive quality care.” ENMMC is a 162-bed acute care hospital guided by a mission to be a great place for employees to work, physicians to practice and patients to receive compassionate care. In addition to emergency services and medical and surgical care, the hospital provides specialty services including invasive cardiology, cancer treatment, women’s services, rehabilitation, mental health services and advanced diagnostic imaging. ENMMC’s community outreach includes a Senior Circle Chapter. ENMMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is an Accredited Chest Pain Center. For more information, go to ENMMC-com.
Medical records at fingertips!
My Health Home Portal gives you access to your hospital inpatient records. You can set up a free portal account with Megan Creighton at Senior Circle, or the next time you’re at ENMMC. It’s free and you will even get a lovely tote bag! Once your account is set up, you can log in any time to view and save your health information—your test results, medication information and discharge instructions. Most practice portals are separate from the hospital’s portal. Those include information about the care you’ve received at that practice and give you the opportunity to communicate with your physician. If you’re not already signed up, be sure to talk to staff at your next appointment. Then you can check lab results and more. If you’re not computer savvy, you can designate someone to access your account for you. The sites are secure and only you or your designate can access them.
Estate sale nets wheelchair I love estate sales, particularly the ones put on by Karen Hobbs! I went to Louann Gayman’s sale April 23. Louann was a Senior Circle member, as was her late husband, Jim. Louann passed away in March and is greatly missed. Karen handled the sale and I found a few small things. As I was checking out, I spotted what looked like a brand new wheel-chair! I told Karen I was considering buying it for Senior Circle and she GAVE it to me. That’s the kind of dealer she is! I’m sure she paid for it out of her own pocket. It’s a good time to remind members we keep donated wheel-chairs, walkers, etc. for short-term loans to members, so check with us if you ever have a need. Thanks so much to Karen. If you’re an estate sale goer, watch for Karen’s name in the ads and patronize her sales. She’s awesome!
Circle News — May 2016—10
SC home loses a bit of history
Our own miniature “Henge,” reminiscent of Stonehenge in England. It was removed for safety reasons the week of April 18.
Don Anderson, well known art benefactor in Roswell and the man who came up with the Artist in Residence program here and
opened the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, is the one who built the Wilshire Center more than 50 years ago. He met
and became friends with sculptor Herb Goldman and they came up with the idea for this sculpture. The Anderson home has a
much larger version, visible from the road east of town. Don and Sally’s Henge actually has three major rooms. According to
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Sally, it has a steel sub-structure and was then covered in concrete. She said the staircases in the Henge were recycled from the missile silos being dismantled at the time.
“Herb was quite a guy,” she said, “and was very proud of The Henge.”
I got on the Internet to learn more about this man. I’m cribbing from an article by Margaret Randall on the Web site newmexicomercury.com/blog/comments/herb_goldman_among_us.
Goldman was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1922 and entered his chosen profession at the age of 12 when he apprenticed to Samuel Cashwan. He eventually traveled the world studying, making sculpture and teaching. His large-scale works can be seen throughout this country and as far away as Africa.
He served in the Navy during World War II on the battleship South Dakota. During his enlistment he was decorated with the Air Medal and numerous battle stars and citations.
Upon his return, Goldman entered the University of New Mexico where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts with a major in sculpture and drawing in 1949.
Throughout the 1950s, he taught sculpture, ceramics, welding, drawing and design at UNM and privately. He worked in a variety of materials, including terra-cotta, plaster concrete, terrazzo, wood and stone.
According to Randall, Goldman was one of New Mexico’s treasures. And Sally Anderson, who said Goldman spent 6 months with them, is counted as the first Artist in Residence, even though the program hadn’t started yet.
Goldman died in 2012.
The Henge, according to Sally, also has some bad spots, as ours did. The Andersons have hired Senior Circle member and concrete professional A.L. Rose to repair it.
I looked at several Web sites: archive.org/details/herbgoldman, tsos.org/artists/goldman_herb.htm and search Goldman Herb—Smithsonian to see some of his ourstanding pieces. He was a master at busts.
COMMISSION SITES: Pieces/Projects are in New Mexico, Michigan, Texas, California, Kentucky, Arizona, Colorado and Africa. Ninety-four commissioned works are registered with the Smithsonian Institution's Inventories of American Painters and Sculptors. His works are in such places as a library, a foreign car showroom, churches and synagogues, banks, hotels, zoos, parks, shopping centers, office buildings and residences. We still have what I guess you’d call a relief on the wall by the barbershop and another one between Aaron’s and Tuesday Morning.
I wish we’d known what we had while we had it. Thank goodness I thought to have Megan take a picture of it, and what a fantastic job she did!
Don and Sally Anderson’s
“The Henge.”
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