As has become an annual tradition at Desert
Exposure, this issue presents the winners of our writing contest.
Once again, readers will enjoy a collection of remarkable authorship, ranging
from sharply evocative poetry to laugh-out-loud hijinks, all of which share a
uniquely Southwestern sensibility. While we love seeing submissions from past
favorites, four of this year's five honorees are first-time winners, including
grand-prize winner Bill Voyce. Among the other finalists, only Phillip Parotti—whose
name will automatically bring a smile to readers who've enjoyed his past work
in our pages—has previously placed in our contest. The other newcomers to our
writing winners circle are Patricia Conway, Phyllis Reiche and Noreen Lehmann.
(Another way to make this a September to remember is to give a listen at the free Picknicamania festival in Silver City's Gough Park on Saturday, Sept. 11—NOT Sept. 17 or 18 as we erroneously listed in our print edition. Read more about it in last month's Bayou Seco Rolling Postcard—where, yes, we got the date right!)
This Month's Features
Features
Hawk Watching
The Red-tailed Hawk sets the standard for raptors
New in Town?
The Newcomers Club puts out the welcome mat
