Ralph Rudolph: Married to fellow Mensan, Penny, who is a novelist/journalist. Retired at a young age 60 from a job as a research scientist in electrophysics, living in Sandia Heights, high in the mountains of east Albuquerque. One dog who thinks he's human and two cats contribute copious fur to enhance the place. Hobbies include artwork, ceramics, writing, playing bridge, being active in Mensa, acting, hiking, and whatever else suits my fancy at the time. Currently a contributing artist and Director of the Nob Hill Art Gallery.

Cliff Gravel: I'm a single senior citizen who makes his living as an actor and writer. I have been an on/off Mensa member since the 70's. Way back when, I was on the NM Mensa BOD, and for a short time was editor of our newsletter. Also, I have served on the BOD of Southwest Writers, and as Editor of their Southwest Sage. And, I was on the BOD of NM SAG for several years. Curently I am appearing at the Mystery Cafe in Albuquerque. I've been in several Melodramas at the Engine House in Madrid, NM. Some of you may have seen me in 150+ plays and dozens of movies and commercials I've appeared in, or heard some of the character voices I've done in video productions. In addition, I have a background as a scientist, teacher and so many other things that I got tagged "genuinegypsy". My apologies to ROM. I may have a Roma heritage (unconfirmed).

Elizabeth Arnold: I am a native Californian, and have lived in New Mexico for just over 10 years. My husband, son and I moved here in 1992 with my company. I am a Purchasing Agent with a forms company in Rio Rancho. This month I am celebrating my 16th year with the company, and have been in the forms/printing business since 1980. I have no college degree (got bored after two years), worked in the counseling field for 4 years at a community center in California a long time ago... cured me from finishing college. I enjoy New Mexico so much for the outdoor life. My husband and I love to spend most of our time outside, in our yard at home, as well as up in the mountains, hiking through deserts, hills, ruins, you name it. We have explored a great deal of New Mexico, as well as the surrounding states, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. We enjoy camping (truck or tent), backpacking, bicycling. We recently started RVing... bought a used fifth wheel trailer and are loving that type of tripping too. I am fascinated by bygone eras, especially the 40's. Love the music, cars, stories, movies about that time frame... WWII. Love to visit old graveyards. Every time we travel, I make my husband go out of the way if I find a graveyard in the near vicinity. Love to read ... novels, mostly, some biographies. Love to sing. Grew up singing with my sisters, now sing with my church choir. I also love to play poker. Haven't found anyone to play with since we moved here (that knows how to play). Anyone interested? That's me in a nutshell. Please visit our website http://www.lobomtn.com/jnl if you'd like to see pics of our trip to Wyoming last year in our fifth wheel. That was a vacation we absolutely loved.

Sharon Winters: Bachelors' Degree in Psychology and Master of Arts in the Humanities with a concentration in literature. Former English teacher at Brookhaven College in Texas. Moved to Rio Rancho in 1993. Lived in China from 1997-1999, attended Fudan University and intensively studied Mandarin. Interested in languages, the power of storytelling, belly dancing and body building. I currently sell cultured pearls from China. I collect blond jokes. Send me some at sleewinters@yahoo.com

Tony Pak: I am currently (June 2007) working as an engineer for a large
defense contractor.  SB in Physics, MIT.  Been living in Albuquerque since
July 2004, member of Mensa since 2005, Membership Officer of New Mexico
Mensa since Dec 2006.  Other places that I have lived include San Diego,
Austin, Boston (well, Cambridge actually), and Dallas.  Interests include
singing, rock climbing, travelling, and learning new things.  I hope to grow
up some day.  I collect science & math jokes, so please send me some!