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young people to read and orders any books they're interested in.” Another patron, Shirley Watson, lives in the mining ghost town of Chloride. “In winter, we have heavy snows, but the bookmobile still makes it,” says Watson, 93, who relishes large-print mysteries. Though the library on wheels is snug, it holds about 3,500 books—from Mark Twain classics to Dean Koontz thrill- mui Barraza chats with patron Roseanne Griggs. ers—and audio recordings and video tapes on slanted shelves so the inventory stays put over bumps and around hair pin curves. When Barraza began the bookmobile job in 1981, he was living the life of a starving artist, having recently gradu ated with an art degree from Western New Mexico University in Silver City. At the time, he assumed the job would be temporary, but as it turned out, it became a full-time career for the former U.S. Marine, who is married and has two grown sons. "Getting to know people is the most rewarding part of my job," says Barraza, (Continued on page 6) ft *"■ Barraza’s artwork—portraits of patrons— graces the bookmobile’s quarterly schedules. www.americanprofile.com ".- fife : ■ •• vrs *?*\- .. Bmw'i rtf OGDOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT 16 o " V -‘V, Delicious family traditions are easy with Martha White® muffin mixes, lust add milk. Then let our time-tested recipes and 100 years of baking experience add warmth to your table. Making family traditions easy!** Page 5