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P1? El Paso Time (il Sunday, April 7. 1996 T2 FREf EtTMATEt ir EVEMTS Carpet At Low As sq. yd. ARIZONA 1 778-7049 or 772-1 51 6 A Mck Millar 1 Erie CmUHb 7V Travel trivia Georgian Bay is an inlet of what 1 IT I Temp: Dinofest International, going on through April 21, Is in the basketball arena on the campus of Arizona State University. Attractions include what's probably the largest touring dinosaur skeleton In the world (85 feet long) and Universal Studios' Jurassic Park" exhibit (April 18-21 only).

(602) 965-5062. Watch at 10 p.m. for Eody of water? What country border? See answer it bottom of this column 1 VL i tomorrow's headlines The Art Car Weekend in Houston, April 18-20, is the nation's largest annual gathering of art cars. Festivities include a car parade. (713) 926-6368.

The Most Joyous Time Of The Year! Airline prepares for Olympic crush Aircraft, operated by Atlanta-' baaed Delta Air Lines, will have more than 93,000 seats a day go- ing into and out of the city dur- i i ri .1 (bodysiiopeact) 3633 Mattox DALJ I n.i Vi7cniiHi twiutx riruij today DBL OCCP 41396 41896 42096 42596 9 pm 9 am -till LAS VEGAS 1 1 RETURN VIA Departs LAUGHLIN Returns 3 nights4 days at the Rainbow Vegas Hotel w4 meals wtwt 3100 N. Mesa, Suite tK Pl Phone 532-8900 fc TRAVEL BOtTIQl Reprwefiw. NEW HOURS Monday Thursday 7:30 am 7:00 pm Friday 7:30 am 5:30 pm Saturday 1 0:00 am 3:00 pm To Servo You Better' Phoenfac The Bolshoi Ballet win be at 8 pm April 20-21 at the Phoenix CMc Plaza. (602) 482-6410. Glendato: "A Man For All Seasons" will run through April 21 at Theater Worts.

(520) 486-8636. Scottsdalsc "The Paintings of Sam Francis" will be on display through June 16 at the Lower Gallery, Scottsdale Center for the Arts. (520) 994-ARTS. Scottsdale: "The People of the Mimbres exhibit will be on display through June 16 at the Mezzanine Gallery, Scottsdale Center for the Arts. (520) 994-ARTS.

Patagonia: The Canyon State Naturists Earth Day Campout win be April 19-21 and will specialize on earth day activities and workshops. (602) 834-0039. Tempae The 10th Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow will be April 19-21 and will RMUH0 27 KJieguiPoa ui riauw Aiipopp- can arts crafts, fry bread and intertribal dancing. (602) 965-5224. Phoenix: Shakespeare Friends will perform April 19-27 at the Ethington Theatre.

(602) 252-8497. Phoenix: "A Perfect Ganesh," by Terrence McNally and the Arizona Theatre, will run April 19-May 4 at the Herberger Theater Center. (602) 252-6497. Camp Verde: The 2nd Annual Southwest-em Day BBQ, chili cook-off will be April 20 at the Community Center Field. (520) 567-0535.

Lake Havaeu CNy: The Hava-Salsa Challenge will be April 20 at Windsor State Park. (520) 6800221. Phoenbc The Annual Children's Fair will be April 20 at Heritage Square. (602) 542-1937. Scottsdale: The Cowboys for Kids Celebrity Rodeo Auction will be April 20 and win feature Rawhide, Clarence Gilyard other celebrities in rodeo events.

(602) 465-7884. Storm Vista: The Ramsey Canyon Preserve guided nature walk will be April 20. (520) 378-2785. Tucson: The Songstress Perta Batalia will perform April 20 at the Berger Performing Arts Center. (520) 888-8816.

Tucson: The Eighth Annual Waila Festival will be April 20 at the Arizona Historical 628-5774. Tucson: The Seventh Annual Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame will be April 20 at the Pima Air and Space Museum (520) 574-0462. Chloride: The Black Powder Days Rifle and Pistol competition will be April 20-21. (520)565-4109. Douglas: Horse racing will take place April 20-21 at the Cochise Co.

Fairgrounds. (520)364-3819. Glendale: Arizona Jazz will be April 20-21 at Foothills Parte (602) 930-2960. Phoenbc The Bolshoi Ballet Symphony by Southwest Dance will be April 20-21 (602) 262-7272. Yuma: St Paul's Concert Series will be April 21 at St Paul's Episcopal Church.

(520) 782-5155. Phoenbc Earth Day "96 wil be at the Desert Sky Pavilion April 21-22. (602) 2666044. Phoenbc The Auto Konig Coppetstate 1000 will be April 21-24 at Margaret Hance Park. (602) 257-1880.

Tucson: The Bolshoi Ballet wilt be April 22 at the Symphony HalL(520) 791-4836. Flagstaff: The Spanish Fiesta win be April 24 and will feature the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (520) 774-5107. Tucson: The Bank One International Mari-achi Conference will be April 24-27. (520) 8849920, ext. 243.

Phoenbc Desert Bloom "96 Landscape Gardening Show win be April 26-28 at the Route 66 Association of Arizona. (602) 234-0840. Temp: "Aint Misbehavin', with The Pointer Sisters, will be April 30-May 5 at Gammage Auditorium, Arizona State University. (520) 965-3434 Albuquerque: The New Mexico Wine Connoisseur's Evening will be April 26 at the Downs at Albuquerque, NM State Fairgrounds. (505) 834-7487.

Gallup: FESTGAL Square Dance Festival will be at Red Rock State Pant April 26-28. (505) 863-6492 or (505) 863-3841. Albuquerque: All Americans Bike Day will feature biking events April 27 at Unser Blvd. NW. (505) 344-1447.

Clayton: Dinosaur Days features booths, games and contests in downtown Clayton April 27-28. (505) 374-9253. TEXAS Houston: The Ait Car Weekend is the nation's largest annual gathering of art cars. This program of the Orange Show Foundation will be April 18-20 and will feature an art car parade. (713) 926636a San Antonio: Fiesta San Antonio 1996, celebrating Texas' independence and the state's cultural diversity, features parades, live music, arts and crafts and a Fiesta del Mercado, among other events.

The fiesta will be April 19-2a (800) 447-3372 or (210)2706700 Sherman: Lakefest Regatta win be April 19-21 at Lake Texoma. (903) 893-1184. EnnbK The Fifth Annual Ennis Antique Show Sale will be April 19-21 at Knights of Columbus Hall. (214) Ennto: The Super Chevy Show will be April 19-21 at the Texas Motorplex on Highway 287. (214) 878-2641.

Houston: The Houston International Festival will mark Its 25th anniversary by accenting on the global theme, "Spotlight on West Africa" April 20-21, April 27-28 at a site encompassing 20 blocks of downtown Houston. (713) 522-234a Galveston: Galveston's third Maritime Festival will be April 20-22 and will include exhibits and ship tours. A CT-15 Naval Reserve training ship, a Coast Guard cutter and a Texas research vessel will be open free to the public during the festival. (409) 766-1777. Rfchardsarc The Walden Chamber Ensemble wi be April 21 at the University of Texas at Da liars Performance Had (214) 883-2982.

Lancaster: The Musicfest will start April 25 each Thursday through September at Heritage Park. (214) 227-2579. Richardson: A Taste of Richardson will be April 25 at the Greenway Office Park. (214) 680-7909. Richardson: The Springs Arts Fest will be April 26-27 at the University of Texas Dallas Theatre Performance Hall.

(214) 883-2982. Mineral Wells: The National Stock Dog Futurity, Maturity Derby will be April 26-28. (800) 252-6989. Richardson: The Wildflower and Music Festival will be April 26-28 at the Green-way Office Park. (214) 680-7909.

Mineral Wens: The North Texas Hill Country Outdoor Expo will be April 27. (800) 252-6989. Mineral Wens: The T.WA Wildgame Awards will be April 27. (800) 252-6989. Austin: Jazz pianist Kenny Barron, accompanist for such stars as Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz and Sonny Fortune, performs April 26 at the Bates Recital Hall at the University of Texas at Austin.

(512) 471-1444. Fort Worm: Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated April 27-28 at Marine Park. (800) 435747 or (817) 332 2000. JOIN US FOR FUN TOURS! CIVIL WAR IN NM Mav BRANSON May 16-20 TAOS ENCHANTED CIRCLE TOUR June 21-25 YOSEMITE, LAKE TAHOE SAN FRANCISCO July 20-27 HElUffliErafHHMreiHil COLORADO Boulder Bach for Kids will be April 21 at the Bach Festival. (303) 494-3159.

Boulder A Concert Symphonic Band will be April 23 at Colorado University College of Music. (303) 492-8008. Durango: "Tales of Love and Laughter a celebration of seasons, will feature story-tplllntf hv Sara Ransom at 7:30 m. Anril 26 at the Durango Arts Center. (303) 259-2606.

Durango: The Children's Water Festival will be from 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. April 26 and from 9 am. to 4 pm on April 27 at La Plata County Fairgrounds. (303) 247-1302.

Denver Buddy G.U.Y. and his big band, along with Correy Harris, will perform at 8 p.m. April 23 at the Ogden Theater. (303) 8306497 or (303) 637-8934. NEW MEXICO AJbuqueiqus: A Garden Fair will be April 27 at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd.

(505) 296-6020 Taos: The Taos Talking Picture Festival will be April 18-21 and will feature four days of cinema, media literacy discussions, media expositions and receptions. (505) 751-0637. Albuquerque: Earth Day Weekend will be April 20-21 at Rio Grande Nature Center. (505)344-7240. Albuquerque: A Founders Day Celebra-tiorFiesta Artistica will be April 20-21 at Tiguex Park, Old Town.

(505) 768-3483. Taos: Taos celebrates community and art with Taos Spring Arts Celebration April 19-May 12 at Taos Visitor Center. (800) 732-TAOS or (505) 758-3873. Taos: Taos Spring Arts Celebration will be April 19-May 12 (800) 732-6267. Fort SeUon: Frontier Days win be celebrated April 20-21 at Fort Seldon State Monument (505) 5266911.

Hobbs: The Arts and Crafts Expo will be April 20-21 at the Lea County Cultural Center. (800) 658-6291. Albuquerque: Founders Day wil feature a parade April 20-21 at the Tiguex Park. Old Town. (505) 768-3561.

Santa The Santa Fe Symphony wi perform April 21 at Sweeney Center. (505) 983-3530. Ctovic The Spring Concert wilt be April 21 at Marshal Auditorium. (505) 769-4350. Albuquerque: Potato People in "School Daze" will be April 21 at Popejoy Hall, University of New Mexico campus.

(505) 277-3824. Albuquerque: Jazz by the Barrel will be from 2 to 5 pm April 21 at Anderson Valley vineyards, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd. NW. (505)344-7266. Albuquerque: Earth Day at the Zoo will be from 9 am to 5 p.m.

April 21 at 903 10th St SW. (505) 764-6280. Albuquerque: Earth Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. April 22 at Rio Grande Nature Center Park, 2901 Cande-laria Rd.

N.W. (505) 344-7240. Albuquerque: American Indian Week will be April 24-28 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW. (505) 843-7270. Albuquerque: American Indian Week wiH be April 24-28 at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

(505) 843-7270. AJbuquerque: A Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow celebration will be April 25-27 at the Pit University and Stadium. (505) 884-0999. comes out Travel smart nomination for the best affinity credit card. American Express' Membership Awards program got almost twice as many votes as the next favorite, Diners Club Rewards; American AAdvantage Citibank came in third among these cards that let you earn air miles without flying.

Amex won (with 42 percent of the vote) for the fourth straight year. Travelers praised the flexibility and variety it offers but agreed that the biggest plus is the fact that its miles never expire. Readers' favorite airline promotions were American's (22 percent), Delta's (21 percent) and Continental's (15 percent). One Continental fan commented: "There is something warm and fuzzy about getting a OnePass bonus just for getting a Diners Club Card." That particular bonus was a 90-day deal that has ended for the moment, but Continental seems to keep the ing me summer uiympicn were I a total of 4.2 million seats for I the entire period. The airline said it would I waive the Saturday-etayover rule for some of its discounted fares.

Texas town named new Amtrak stop Mineola, Texas, has been named a designated schedule stop for Amtrak beginning April 14. The grand-opening inaugural celebration will be April 29. The train will make a daily i arnn nlfprnnf inir directions with each day except Friday, when no stop is planned. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, the Texas Eagle will arrive from Longview at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, arrival time is 5 n.m.

from Dallas. Up! UdVCICI9 Vegetarians and vegans who don't eat any animal products, including dairy and eggs have more restaurant choices now than ever before, but maintaining their diet may be more difficult while traveling. To help plan a vegetarian vacation, the Vegetarian Resource Group, publishers of laia ne vegetarian journal, oi-fera a sample list of bed and rweflVfaat inna health finna. tlmi oner vegetarian anaor vegan meals. Travel tours, cruise lines and summer camps that ac- commodate veeeianan laHieH are also included.

For a free copy of "Vegetarian Vacations," send a self-addressed stamped envelope (with two first-class stamps) to: The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, Md. 21203, 'Best Bike Rides' features 50 routes "The ttost Bike Ride In Texas" by Andy White (Globe Pequot Pre; Spring is a great time to head out on a bicycle. And to help you know where to go, you may want to invest in "The Best Bike Rides in Texas." Andy White, a 20-year Tex- as cycling enthusiast, oners the 60 best cycling routes in the state. The book, for cyclists of all experience levels, describes both short jaunts as well as long-distance treks.

foreword is by Texan Lance Armstrong, the 1993 World Cycling Champion. Also: Club Med is giving away a free vacation to its resort in San Salvador, Bahamas, for anyone who donates $25,000 to the National Endowment for the Arts. Club Med needs proof. Information: (212) 260-3744. The National Forest Service is expanding hours to make campground reservations, effective May 6.

New hours: 9 a.m.-ll p.m., Monday to Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Satur-' day and Sunday. Information: (800) 280-2267. Harrods shoppers can earn one air mile for each five they spend in the new British Airways Travel Shop on the Lower Ground Floor of the London store. Canopy beds, fireplaces, private function rooms in historic, tranquil settings.

Des-' tinnations New England 1996 is a free, 52-page guide to inns and Information: (508) 428-5600. Reservations: (800) 333-4667. Get the 1996 American Casino Guide for $15.95 (postpaid) by credit card by calling '(800)352-6657. Go Ahead Vacations' free 24-paae Travel Tips for International Travelers pamphlet is available by calling (800) 242-4686. TrJvIa answer An inlet of Lake Huron, Georgian Bay borders the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Huoson Street, Silver City, NM 88061 1-880-543-8378 Munfctoalltiee; Pino Alto, Santa Clara, Silver City, Tyrone ill American Newsday The readers and the leader of Inside Flyer magazine, have taken a hard look at 1995 and come up with some winners and losers, which are likely to affect 1996 travelers, as well. PublisherEditor Randy Petersen also predicts that one of this year's best new perks will come from American Airlines, which started the world's first frequent-flier plan in 1981. Since then, American has introduced a number of innovations, such as auctions that let frequent passengers trade some miles for hard-toget treats such aa Super Bowl tickets. What's next? American soon plans to launch a program that will award one mile for each dollar in interest you pay on your home mortgage (the airline hopes to announce details by the end of February, according to a spokesman). Some of Inside Flyer's readers' favorite deals primarily benefit elite-level passengers.

But any traveler might want to note its tops in '95 specials coming for members of its OnePass frequent-flier plan (watch for triple miles to new gateway cities). On the negative side, Petersen notes that many airlines have "adjusted their fine print" to include consolidator tickets in the category of fares that aren't eligible to earn mileage credit. Con-solidators pay rock-bottom rates for seats an airline doesn't expect to sell, then pass the savings to travelers. Their tickets usually don't carry the advance-purchase restrictions attached to most discounted fares. But they tend to come without some benefits of tickets bought from a full-service travel agent (consolidators typically won't help you plan your itinerary but merely quote fares to places you ask about).

Some travelers claimed that they had been assured of frequent-flier credit by consolidators, who get their name because they offer one-stop shopping for discounted seats on a number of airlines with which they have an ongoing relationship. ir Itimmiiii iinn ilftniiMirWiniirMtsMiiiilllisiiiia 7 Grant County Bayard, Buckhom, Cliff, Gila, Hurley, Mimbres, i.