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SEATTLE (AP) — Gyasi Ross grew up decades after the “Lone Ranger” aired on TV, but his friends would still call him “Tonto” when they teased him.

“Everybody understands who Tonto is, even if we had not seen the show, and we understood it wasn’t a good thing,” said Ross, a member of the Blackfeet Nation ...

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GOP holds ‘We Did Build This’ rally JULIA BERGMAN RECORD STAFF WRITER

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THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY

“We did build this.”

That was the message propelled countrywide, Wednesday, by Victory 2012, the nationwide campaign to elect Gov. Mitt Romney president. The Romney campaign held 24 “We Did Build This,” events in 12, mostly swing states, in response to comments made by President Barack Obama at a campaign event in Roanoke, Va., on July 13.

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Obama, touching on the government’s role in aiding entrepreneurs, said at the campaign stop, “Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”

“We didn’t build it? Well I’m trying to figure out who did,” said Jim Mannatt, owner of Mannatt and Co. Realtor. Joined by wife

Marilyn, Mannatt spoke to an audience of area Republicans, as a small-business owner of a real estate company with five employees, and two small energy companies. “When your leadership comes from the public sector, and has no experience in making a payroll, or meeting the responsibilites of the private sector, and never had a job in the private sector, that tells us as Americans and residents of Chaves County how danSee GOP, Page A7

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Heather Wilson makes an appearence at the Rebublican headquarters in Roswell to rally the troops, Wednesday, which included manning the phone.

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Homeland Security holds exercise The National Guard, in conjunction with the Roswell Police and Fire departments, perform its annual haz-mat training exercices at the old Edgewood Elementary School on North Garden Avenue, Wednesday.

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People may have noticed an increase in activity on the part of various law enforcement agen-

US BESTS FRANCE, 4–2

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Twice, Hope Solo stretched to her left to stop the ball. Twice, she couldn't quite reach it.

Bang! Boom! Two quick shots, and the U.S. women's soccer team had an early hole at the start of the quest for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Fortunately for the Americans, they have firepower like no other squad in the world, enough to overcome such a deficit and take control, beating France 4-2 Wednesday as they opened their London Games far from London.

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cies, Wednesday, as they took part in a Homeland Security exercise, code name Operation Aztec. The goal of the exercise is to see how well state, local, and federal entities coordinate their responses to deal with wide-

spread threats.

Operation Aztec is a statewide endeavor. Participants in the exercise include the New Mexico Air National Guard, the New

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — New Mexico has fallen to 49th in the country for overall child welfare, according to an annual ranking by a nonprofit group.

Only Mississippi fared worse than New Mexico in the 2012 Kids Count Data Book released Wednesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Although this year’s report says New Mexico has seen a 29 percent increase in the number of children with health insurance, as well as reductions in child deaths and low birth weight babies, it says New Mexico has “a long way to go toward improving the economic, education, and community-related well-being” of kids.

“This year’s national Kids Count findings continue to be disappointing,” Veronica Garcia, executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, said in a news release reporting the New Mexico findings.

More than one-third of the state’s parents lacked secure employment in 2010, up 23 percent from two years before, the report said. And 30,000 more New Mexico kids now live in poverty than in 2005.

In education, the report says the number of kids failing in math and reading has declined, but the number of students who don’t graduate

Senate OKs tax cut ‘Only one more step to go’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a yearlong extension of tax cuts for all but the highest-earning Americans through the Senate on Wednesday, giving President Barack Obama and his party a significant political victory on a measure that is fated to go no further in Congress.

Senators approved the Democratic bill by a near party-line 51-48 vote, with Vice President Joe Biden presiding over the chamber in case his vote was needed to break a tie. Minutes earlier, lawmakers voted 54-45 to kill a rival Republican package that would have included the best-off in the tax reductions.

The $250 billion Democratic measure would extend tax cuts in 2013 for millions of Americans that

otherwise would expire in January. But it would deny those reductions to the ear nings of individuals exceeding $200,000 yearly and of couples surpassing $250,000.

The vote served as a counterpoint to the GOPrun House, which next week will approve tax cuts nearly identical to the $405 billion Republican plan the Senate rejected Wednesday.

And it lets Democrats argue that only the GOP stands in the way of tax cuts for millions of Americans.

Congress’ nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has said just 3.5 percent of taxpayers with business income filing individual retur ns would be See SENATE, Page A7

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NOAH VERNAU RECORD STAFF WRITER

The next step for Red Bull Stratos will be from 23 miles above the surface of the Earth.

On Wednesday morning, Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner jumped successfully from an altitude of 96,640 feet in the second manned test flight for Stratos, clearing the final milestone before Baumgartner attempts his historic dive from more than 120,000 feet later this summer.

Stratos had to cancel tests twice this week due to thunderstor ms and wind, but took advantage See JUMP, Page A7

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Felix Baumgartner lands in the desert near Roswell, during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos.

ENMU-R Special Services Occupational Training graduates 97 CHAUNTE’L POWELL RECORD STAFF WRITER

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell graduates of the Special Services Occupational Training Program wave to a mutual friend who arrived to wish them luck prior to commencement ceremonies at the Civic Center, Wednesday.

Close to 100 students filed into the Roswell Civic Center, Wednesday, to participate in Easter n New Mexico University-Roswell’s 26th annual graduation for the Special Services Occupational Training Program.

First-year students wore Kelly-green robes, while second-year students donned white robes, and all wore smiles as bright as their futures as they made their way to their seats, while harpist Charles Crow skillfully played “Stairway to Heaven.”

Students, family and friends in attendance were greeted by the director of the program, Sigrid Webb, before deputy director Peter Stover introduced the student speaker Kara Yslas.

The veterinary assistant graduate began by congratulating her classmates for making it this far, and then encouraged them to continue to disprove naysayers and keep in mind what they are all capable of.

“Don’t ever let people say you can’t do something because of your disabilities,” she urged. “Because they are wrong. We may lear n a little dif ferently

than other students, but we do learn, and we can be excellent employees.”

The Special Services Occupational Training Program is designed to help individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or developmental delay. According to Stover, the goal is for students to complete the program and be able to compete for entry-level positions as well as garner independent living skills.

Since his arrival in 2001, Stover said he’s watched the number of graduates See ENMU-R, Page A7

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Syria rushes reinforcements to its largest city

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A Syrian boy sits atop a damaged military tank at the border town of Azaz, some 20 miles north of Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday. Turkey sealed its border with Syria to trucks on Wednesday, cutting off a vital supply line to the embattled nation as fighting stretched into its fifth day in the commercial capital of Aleppo.

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops rushed dozens of tanks and reinforcements Wednesday toward Aleppo, the country’s strategically vital commercial capital, in a bid to crush a rebel advance that has spread to wide swaths of the sprawling city.

As five days of fighting

in Aleppo intensified, and with rumors swirling of a final showdown in that city, neighboring Turkey tightened its borders but said refugees will be allowed through.

The rebels have made stunning advances over the past week, but the battle for control of Syria,

a geographic and political linchpin at the heart of the Middle East, is far from over. And the potential for wider, regional unrest is great.

Israel’s foreign minister warned that his country will act immediately if it discovers Islamic militants such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah are raiding Syria’s chemical or biological weapons stocks. “For us, that’s a casus belli, a red line,� Avigdor Lieber man told Israel Radio.

Israeli of ficials have reported a run on gas masks. Demand has almost doubled in the past few days, to 4,200 requests on Tuesday from a years-old average of about 2,200, said Merav Lapidot, a spokeswoman for the Israeli postal service, which distributes the masks.

On Monday, Syria threatened to unleash its chemical and biological weapons if it faces a foreign attack.

The White House said Wednesday that the Syrian government’s assault on Aleppo with tanks and

fixed-wing aircraft illustrates what it called “the depth of depravity� by Assad’s regime.

White House spokesman Jay Car ney said the administration has seen “credible� reports about the regime’s use of military hardware in Aleppo. Carney said Assad was using its forces to “perpetrate heinous violence� against the city’s civilian population.

Carney also pointed to defections by two Syrian ambassadors as an indication that of ficials in Assad’s circle are “fleeing government because of the heinous actions taken by Assad.�

Turkey’s decision to seal its border to trucks Wednesday comes as fears mount that the 17-monthold crisis in Syria will spread. Syria’s close ties to Iran and Hezbollah mean that the conflict has the potential to draw in the country’s neighbors.

Turkey was a Syrian ally before the uprising began in March 2011, but Ankara is now among the harshest critics of Damascus. Turkish territory

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Target employee Vanessa Fuentes helps Johnny Gonzales with school supplies donated by the store for the upcoming Free School Supply Giveaway, which will occur at American Legion Post 28, 1620 N. Montana, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m.

Man treated for gunshot wounds

Police were dispatched to the 700 block of South Union Avenue, Tuesday, after a man called in saying he had been shot. Officers arrived and noted blood on the victim’s face, shirt and head. He was transported to Easter n New Mexico Medical Center for treatment.

Burglary

Police were called to the 2400 block of North Mesa Avenue, Tuesday. The victim discovered that a JVC car stereo, valued at $200, had been removed from the

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vehicle and that the glove box and central console searched.

Attempted B&E Police were called to the Noon Optimist Ball Park, 1600 N. Montana Avenue, Tuesday, where subjects attempted to kick down the door to the concession stand. The victim reported that two weeks ago subjects managed to enter the stand and took $500 worth of candy.

Anyone having information about these or any other crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, 888-594-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.

Christopher Richard Young, 41, is wanted for a violation of the sex offender registration and notification act, that requires convicted sex offenders to register at the Chaves County Sheriff’s office. Young is 6 feet 5 inches tall, weight 270 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone having information about Young’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, 888594-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.

Seeds sprouting in firescorched southern NM

SILVER CITY (AP) — Many of the seeds spread throughout a southern New Mexico forest that was charred by a wildfire now are sprouting.

Contractors have seeded 26,200 acres burned by the Whitewater -Baldy fire in the Gila National Forest.

Recent rains have helped spur the growth of the seeds. Native plants also are sprouting in areas that weren’t burned as severely.

The restoration work is

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along the countries’ 566mile border is used as a staging ground for rebel fighters as well as a haven for thousands of refugees.

Before the uprising began, the border was the transit point for food and construction materials that Turkey exported to the entire Middle East. “The battle in Aleppo is just 40 miles from the Turkish border. Aleppo is Syria’s largest city, with a population of about 3 million.

There are no immediate prospects for international action in Syria or the kind of NATO air campaign that tipped the scales against Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi.

NATO and the U.N. have all but ruled out foreign military intervention, in part out of fears that it would only make the country’s problems worse.

The U.S. and its allies have shown little appetite for getting involved in another Arab nation in turmoil.

Russia, Syria’s longtime ally and a veto-wielding member of the U.N. Security Council, has ensured that the kind of U.N. reso-

lutions that allowed Wester n military action in Libya would not be repeated in Syria. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized new European efforts to enforce an arms embargo as “unilateral sanctions� and a “blockade.�

The new commander of the U.N. observer force, Lt. Gen. Babacar Gaye, and the U.N. official for peacekeeping operations, Hervi Ladsous, were in Damascus on Wednesday to assess the prospects for a U.N. peace plan that is being widely ignored.

Half of the 300-member U.N. observer force, meant to monitor the nonexistent cease-fire, has left the country.

“I think diplomats have to be optimistic and that’s no joke, I think we have to hope,� Ladsous told reporters. “We have to hope that the whole process gains traction, that the vicious circle of violence can cease, and that some political solution and first and foremost some political dialogue can get started.�

House GOP revokes Obama’s 5-year plan for offshore drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an election-year swipe at President Barack Obama’s energy policies, the Republican-led House on Wednesday voted to revoke Obama’s five-year plan for offshore drilling, replacing it with its own plan that calls for more ambitious oil and gas development off the U.S. coast.

The legislation will likely go nowhere in the Senate and the White House has issued a veto threat, but as with the tax and regulatory bills the House is also taking up this month, it puts lawmakers on the record on the issues that divide the two parties.

The Republican proposal passed 253-170 with 25 Democrats supporting it.

The House also voted 261164 to reject the president’s plan.

The Interior Department on June 28 announced its 2012-2017 offshore oil and gas leasing program that schedules 12 potential lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and three off the coast of Alaska. The White House, in its veto threat issued earlier this week, said its plan makes available for development more than 75 percent of estimated, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in U.S. oceans.

The House bill, by contrast, provides for 29 lease sales over the same fiveyear period, and includes areas of the Atlantic coast from Maine to Virginia, and areas of f the souther n

coast of California as well as Alaska and Gulf areas.

Rep. Doc Hastings, RWash., chair man of the Natural Resources Committee, said the administration’s plan proposed fewer leases than any administration since the Jimmy Carter presidency. Singling out an election swing state, he said “Virginia will be left out in the cold� until 2017 at the earliest, cheating the commonwealth of thousands of jobs. The Obama plan, he said, keeps 85 percent of America’s offshore areas off-limits to energy production.

Hastings said the GOP plan would generate $600 million in additional revenue and create tens of thousands of new jobs.

But Rep. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee, chided Republicans for bringing six “giveaways to Big Oil� to the House floor, “all far too extreme to pass the Senate.�

Democrats also argued that more domestic oil is in production today than at any time during the past 14 years and that oil companies already have leases in the Gulf that contain 18 billion barrels of oil and are sitting idle.

Congress has 60 days from the time the Interior Department issued the proposal to reject or change it.

Without congressional action, the plan will go into effect.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — States that expand their Medicaid programs under President Barack Obama’s health care law may end up saving thousands of lives, a medical jour nal report released Wednesday indicates.

Until now, the Medicaid debate has been about budgets and states’ rights.

But a statistical study by Harvard researchers in the New England Jour nal of Medicine found a 6 percent drop in the adult death rate in Arizona, Maine and New York, three states that have recently expanded coverage for low-income residents along the general lines of the federal health care law.

The study found that for every 176 adults covered under expanded Medicaid, one death per year would be prevented.

“Policymakers should be aware that major changes in Medicaid — either expansions or reductions in coverage — may have significant ef fects on the health of vulnerable populations,” wrote the researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Medicaid is a federalstate program for lowincome and severely disabled people. It covers about 60 million people in the United States. The new law assigned Medicaid a major role in expanding coverage, accounting for about half the 30 million uninsured people expected to gain insurance as a

result of the health overhaul.

But the Supreme Court last month ruled that states have the leeway to reject the law’s Medicaid expansion, which is geared to reach mostly uninsured adults without children and with annual incomes up to about $15,400. As a consequence, the Congressional Budget Office projects 3 million fewer people will gain coverage.

Although the CBO still expects most states will expand their programs to some degree, the agency’s nonpartisan analysts project that it may take longer than a decade for some governors and legislatures to decide.

Some gover nors in Republican-led states, including Texas and Florida, have rejected the Medicaid expansion since the high court’s ruling. Many remain on the fence, awaiting the outcome of the November elections and GOP promises to repeal the law. Although Washington will pay all of the cost of the expansion for the first three years, then scale back to a 90 percent share, Republican governors say Medicaid is already too costly and the Obama administration repeatedly has blocked their efforts to streamline the program.

The New England Journal study seems destined to be swept up immediately into the debate. Critics are certain to point out that its lead author, Dr. Benjamin

Sommers, is on temporary assignment from Harvard working in a policy division of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, which is carrying out Obama’s overhaul.

In an interview, Sommers said, “HHS does not have anything to do with this paper.” The research was under way before he began serving as an adviser to the department, and no federal money was used in the project, he said. Like other major medical publications, the jour nal rigorously reviews research prior to publication.

The study’s findings counter a widespread perception that having a Medicaid card is little better than being uninsured.

Because Medicaid pays doctors far less than Medicare and private insurance, some experts have questioned it will be able to deliver the care that people need.

The study compared key health statistics in the three states that expanded Medicaid coverage with outcomes in neighboring states that did not, examining five years before the expansion and the five years after.

New York, Maine and Arizona have all expanded eligibility for adults since 2000, with New York’s expansion by far the largest. States that did not expand and were used for the comparison included Pennsylvania (for New York), New Hampshire (for

GOP senators launch tour warning of defense cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans warning of the devastating impact from looming defense cuts will hit four presidential battleground states next week, ratcheting up the political pressure on President Barack Obama even though Congress endorsed the reductions.

Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte announced Thursday that they will hold a series of town hall meetings in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire — states that are home to military installations and defense contracting jobs.

The three said in a statement that they will “sound the alarm about the profound negative consequences of these cuts to our national security and economy. These communities, which provide our troops the equipment and support they need to defend our country, will bear the brunt of the defense sequestration cuts.”

McCain, R-Ariz., voted for the cuts last August; Graham, R-S.C., and Ayotte, R-N.H., opposed them.

Republicans have blamed Obama for the automatic, across-theboard reductions in projected defense spending, but Republicans as well as Democrats voted for the cuts as part of a $1.2 trillion deficit-cutting plan.

The Senate by voice vote Wednesday night approved a bill requiring the administration to detail how it would make the cuts. The bill, which had already been approved by the House, now goes to the president.

The law implements nearly $500 billion in cuts over 10 years as the nation emerges from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

If Congress can’t find a way to avert the automatic cuts, known as sequestration, defense and domestic programs would

face another round of cuts of about $500 billion apiece beginning on Jan. 2.

The cuts were set in motion by the failure of the bipartisan congressional supercommittee last November to produce $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.

Lawmakers have called the reductions catastrophic for the military.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a fresh war ning of his own on Wednesday.

“I sure as hell hope that sequestration doesn’t happen,” Panetta told a joint House panel focused on veterans issues. “It would be, as I’ve said, time and time again, a disaster in terms of the Defense Department, as far as our budget is concerned and as far as our ability to respond to the threats that are out there.”

Panetta said it would mean double the defense budget cuts and the 100,000 personnel cut.

In real terms, however, the base defense budget has nearly doubled over the past decade, from $297 billion in 2001 to $529 billion in 2011. That amount does not include the billions spent on the two wars. The Pentagon envisioned spending would increase to $700 billion in 2021.

If the automatic cuts kick in, next year’s Pentagon budget would face a cut of about $55 billion in projected spending from a half-trillion-dollar budget.

Graham, who traveled through his state of South Carolina in May, warned that the automatic cuts would force more than 180,000 out of the Army, cast doubt on the future of Fort Jackson and mean the termination of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which is supposed to be based at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort and Shaw Air Force Base outside Sumter.

Since then, Graham,

McCain and several Democrats have discussed a possible oneyear alter native to the automatic cuts that would involve raising revenue through changes in the tax rates. That idea, however, hasn’t won much support from Republicans resistant to raising taxes.

Graham said in an interview that to force the issue in Congress, it’s necessary to “create pressure outside the body. ...

I hope Democrats will do what we’re doing on the non-defense side. If I were a Democrat worried about the NIH’s budget — I’m worried about it myself — I’d be out there doing what we’re doing.”

But he made clear he is frustrated with Obama.

“I think he’s been AWOL,” Graham said.

“Quite frankly, it’s an abrogation of his commander-in-chief responsibility to go to the VFW and criticize us when you haven’t done anything to solve the problem.”

Obama said in his VFW speech on Monday.

“There are a number of Republicans in Congress who don’t want you to know that most of them voted for these cuts. ...

Now they’re trying to wriggle out of what they agreed to.”

Graham said he hopes to attach any plan to a bill to keep the government operating.

On the House side, the top Democrats on the various committees sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, calling for bipartisan negotiations to replace the automatic cuts with a balanced deficit reduction plan.

“We are confident that we can identify revenue sources and prioritize investments in a bipartisan fashion to avoid the sequester while achieving our deficit reduction goals,” the 21 Democrats wrote.

Maine), and Nevada and New Mexico (for Arizona).

The study is not the gold standard for statistical research because subjects were not selected at random, but Sommers said the researchers cross-checked their results and are confident of the findings.

In addition to the drop in

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death rates among adults ages 20 to 64, the study found a 21 percent drop in delays getting care blamed on cost barriers.

It’s the second recent study to document the benefits of Medicaid. A study of Oregonians published last year found that those with Medicaid were far more

likely to get regular medical care, including preventive screenings. The subjects of the Oregon study were randomly selected.

“Expanding Medicaid to low-income adults is associated with significant gains in health and survival,” said Sommers.

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OPINION

Keystone Cops govern New Mexico Finance Authority Ten members of the 11-member New Mexico Finance Authority board are appointed by the governor. Four of them are members of Gov. Susana Martinez’s own Cabinet. The Authority’s CEO, Rick May, served in her Cabinet until assuming his NMFA post nearly a year ago.

So you might think the Martinez administration would have had its ducks in a row last week, when NMFA board members met, not once but twice, to deal with evidence that a former agency controller had fraudulently concocted the 2011 financial reports of the Finance Authority, which loans millions of dollars to state entities and schools for capital equipment and infrastructure.

Those meetings came in the wake of news reports that Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s were conducting reviews of NMFA, citing “weak inter nal controls” at NMFA.

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Reviews of this sort have been known to increase a state’s interest rates when it borrows.

In short, the stakes are high.

Yet the ducks were in disarray last week as the gover nor’s NMFA board members were seen quite publicly to be bumping into themselves like Keystone Cops of yore.

Martinez, herself, seemed at a loss. “We don’t want to lose our rating,” she said, before twice restating her thoughts on the matter in different words: “We don’t want it reduced. We want it to be stable.”

Finance Authority CEO May

wanted to hire a top D.C. legal firm to investigate how the fraud had been engineered, a proposal that sent a majority of the governor’s appointees on the board into a tailspin.

Ultimately they rejected the idea altogether.

Meanwhile, let it be noted that no one at the NMFA — neither CEO nor board members — can claim credit for discovering that the agency’s so-called financial report was, in fact, phonybaloney.

It was Hector Balderas, the state auditor, who unearthed the skullduggery after the NMFA was late in submitting the report to him as required by state law.

What’s more, Balderas has confirmed that the independent firm allegedly credited by the former NMFA controller with having reviewed and certified the 2011 financial statement has told the state auditor’s office that they did no such thing.

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“I am moving aggressively to determine the full extent of this fraud perpetrated against New Mexico taxpayers,” Balderas has said. “I’m extremely concerned that a report was fraudulently created in order to misrepresent the authority’s financial condition to agencies, investors and the public.”

Balderas has also notified law enforcement authorities, presumably including the FBI, of the funny business at the NMFA. Additionally, state Securities Division director Daniel Tanaka will also be looking into the wrongdoing at the Finance Authority. According to Tanaka his preliminary findings suggest that the fake financial report may not be the only thing amiss at NMFA. What makes this af fair so mind-boggling is the fact that the bogus 2011 financial statement is reportedly a verbatim reissue of the 2010 report previously sub-

mitted to the state auditor several months late.

There’s no escaping it: Moody’s understated when it cited “weak internal controls” as the reason for putting the New Mexico Finance Authority on the to-bereviewed list.

There are no controls at the Finance Authority.

Did CEO Rick May not notice that his agency’s proposed 2011 report on financial transactions bore a striking resemblance to the report it belatedly sent the state auditor in 2010?

And when he sent the 2011 statement to the NMFA board for approval, wouldn’t you think at least one of the 11 members might have had a moment’s déjà vu?

“A lot of people read it, a lot of people saw it, but nobody caught it,” said May. Yikes! © New Mexico News Services 2012

Syrian tragedy

As the weekend began, it had become apparent that Syria’s horrific 17-month uprising against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad had entered its final stages.

It remains only to be seen how many people must die before Assad realizes that and what, if anything, the international community can do to ease Syria’s transition to whatever comes next.

Assad has limited options: — He can cut a deal and hope to escape to exile to Moscow or Tehran with his life; almost anywhere else, he would be trailed by war crimes investigators.

— He can continue pounding rebels and Sunni neighborhoods with his tanks and helicopter gunships, though his four top generals were assassinated last week, other officers are deserting by the dozen, homemade bombs are killing an increasing number of his troops and his army’s largely Sunni rank and file doesn’t like him very much.

— He can start a wider war and choose martyrdom, though few in his grieving nation would mourn him.

Assad is a sophisticated man, a Britisheducated ophthalmologist. When he became Syria’s president in 2000 following the death of his father, the longtime dictator Hafez alAssad, there were hopes that he would modernize the nation. Instead, he reinforced Syria’s reputation as a garrison state, a sponsor of international terrorism, a Russian client nation and an ally of the Shiite mullahs in Iran.

A wiser man would have realized that the Arab Spring that began in early 2011 eventually would spell his doom. The numbers were against him. A member of Shia Islam’s Allawite sect, Assad rules a nation that is 75 percent Sunni Muslim. He assumed that his 330,000-man army and air force, armed to the teeth with Russian weapons, could maintain control.

For 17 months Assad’s military gunned down his own people. The death toll is reliably estimated at 17,000. The number of refugees who have fled to Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon exceeds 200,000. This is manmade catastrophe created by one man. However he goes, it is long past time.

He should had taken the deal offered by Kofi Annan, the former United Nations’ secretary general who is acting as a U.N. special representative. It boiled down to this: Just stop killing your own people and we’ll work it out so that you can stay.

Before Assad goes, as he must, he could use his chemical weapons stockpile against his own people, or hand them over to Hezbollah, his terrorist allies. He could launch an attack on Israel to change the subject, creating a cataclysm.

The United Nations can’t stop this — a Russian and Chinese veto in the Security Council last week saw to that. Diplomatic efforts should focus on convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin that if wants to be seen as a hero, he should invite Assad to Moscow and keep him there. If necessary, in the Lubyanka.

Guest Editorial The St. Louis Post-Dispatch DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m bothered by numbness and tingling in my little finger and general weakness in my right hand. Could I have carpal tunnel syndrome?

DEAR READER: Based on your description, I’d say you have cubital (not carpal) tunnel syndrome. Another name for this condition is ulnar neuropathy.

Cubital tunnel syndrome, like carpal tunnel syndrome, is a “pinched nerve” problem. The affected nerve is the ulnar nerve.

That nerve starts in your neck, enters your ar m, and passes through the inner side of your elbow (behind your funny bone) on its way to your hand. In fact, when you hit your funny bone and feel a shooting pain down your ar m and into the hand, it’s because you hit the ulnar nerve,

Irrational infatuation with biofuels RICHARD W. RAHN CATO INSTITUTE

Are you upset about rapidly rising food costs and high gas prices? You can thank members of Congress and the administration for this situation. Much of the United States is in the midst of a major drought. That’s not the fault of the political class, but those folks have made the consequences of the drought far worse for the entire world.

First, the facts: Corn and soybeans are the biggest U.S. grain crops and are used in many of the foods that almost

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not the bony cradle that the nerve passes through.

The ulnar nerve passes through a tunnel made of fibers (the cubital tunnel) en route to your hand. If the tunnel gets narrow, it puts pressure on the nerve. This pressure causes numbness, tingling, weakness or pain in your ring finger or little finger. (In contrast, the more common carpal

everyone consumes each day.

Congress subsidized and mandated the use of ethanol in motor fuel. Currently, about 40 percent of the U.S. corn crop is used in the production of ethanol. Cor n prices rose as a result of the government creating an artificial, additional demand. As a result of higher corn prices, many farmers grew more corn and fewer other crops, such as wheat, which, in tur n, caused the prices of those other crops to rise because of lower production.

The drought is resulting in a much smaller corn crop, but

tunnel syndrome af fects the thumb, index and middle fingers.)

Cubital tunnel syndrome can also cause your hands to become weak and clumsy.

Tasks that require you to extend and flex your elbow repeatedly can irritate and inflame the ulnar nerve. Leaning or resting on your elbow for long periods can also put pressure on the nerve; so can holding a phone to your ear for longer periods each day. Sleeping with bent elbows may also aggravate the problem.

The most effective way to treat cubital tunnel syndrome is to change the actions that may have triggered the problem. For instance, switch to a headset-style phone and remove armrests from your office chair. Avoid leaning on your elbow while driving or when

by law, much of the remaining corn must be used to produce ethanol, resulting in even higher prices for corn, which reached a record high last week. Higher corn prices drive up the price for other grains that are af fected by the drought, resulting in higher prices for almost all grains.

Corn and other grains also are used to feed animals. This means it is more costly to produce meat, which, in turn, will cause meat prices to rise rapidly.

The price of corn is roughly the same throughout the world, and the same goes for

seated. Also avoid keeping your elbow flexed more than 90 degrees, or repeatedly bending and straightening your elbow.

Try sleeping on your side with a pillow supporting the entire length of your arm. Try wrapping a towel around your elbow or wearing a splint at night to keep it straight while you sleep. If you can’t avoid bumping your elbow and causing pain several times a day, try wearing a soft elbow pad to protect the nerve against such trauma. Medications to reduce swelling may help.

We have more information on pinched nerves in our Special Health Report, “Hands.” (Learn more about this report at AskDoctorK.com, or call 877-649-9457 See DR. K, Page A5

other grains. The United States is by far the world’s largest corn and food producer and exporter, accounting for about 40 percent of the world’s total. When U.S. prices rise, so do prices for everyone else in the world.

People in poor countries spend as much as three-quarters of their income on food, so a rise in food prices can cause real misery and near starvation. Low-income people in the United States also spend a much higher percentage of their income on food,

See RAHN, Page A5

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July 26, 1987 • Second Lt. Bruce E. Johnstone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Johnstone of Roswell, has arrived for duty as a pilot with the 62nd Bombardment Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base.

The squadron is a part of the 2nd Bombardment Wing, a Strategic Air Command unit.

Johnstone is a 1985 graduate of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

His wife, Tricia, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Richardson of McKinney, Texas.

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JEFF RUZICH MD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR ENMMC

Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Data shows that, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually.

A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts normal brain function. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The degree of seriousness can range from “mild,” which causes a brief change in mental status or consciousness, to “severe,” which results in an extended period of unconsciousness or possibly, amnesia.

A concussion is a type of TBI that also occurs from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Although a concussion may be described as a “mild” TBI because it’s usually not life-threatening, a concussion should not be taken lightly; long-ter m effects can often lead to significant abnor mality in brain function.

Concussions often occur during sports or recreation activities. The number of

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youth sports-related TBIs has increased 60 percent in young athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bicycling, football, and activities playground account for the greatest increase.

Because you can’t see a concussion, some athletes may not experience or report symptoms until hours or days after the injury. Although most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully, for others, the signs and symptoms of concussion can last for days, weeks, or longer.

A person who experiences any of the following signs and symptoms after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body should be examined immediately by a health care professional with experience evaluating concussions and head injuries: •Appears dazed, stunned or sluggish; forgets an instruction •Answers questions slowly •Loses consciousness (even briefly) •Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes •Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall •Has a headache, nausea or vomiting; dizziness; double or blurry vision; sensitivity to light or to noise

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ALBUQUERQUE—Children in the Roswell area with orthopaedic problems can be scheduled for an outreach clinic on Friday. Physicians from Carrie Tingley Hospital at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center will examine patients at Children’s Medical Services, 200 E. Chisum St., Roswell.

Children and young adults up to the age of 21 with chronic physical problems or difficulty with bones, joints and/or muscles, may be scheduled for appointments.

Medicaid and insurance are accepted for payment. Written pre-authorizations and referrals from the patient’s primary care physician are necessary. For appointments, call 1-800-472-3235, option 2. Advance scheduling is requested.

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toll-free to order it.)

Most people improve with the conservative approaches I discussed.

If you don’t, your doctor may suggest surgery.

The most common type of surgery is ulnar nerve release: The surgeon cuts open the tunnel that is pinching the nerve. But it would be

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The leading causes of TBI are falls (35.2 percent), especially among children age under the age of 4, and older adults age 75 and older; motor vehicle accidents (17.3 percent); struck by/against events (16.5 percent); and assaults (10 percent).

People age 75 years and older have the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and death. For these individuals, doctors suggest regular exercise, focusing on increasing leg

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strength and improving balance; a frequent review of medications by their doctor or pharmacist to identify medicines that may cause side effects or interactions such as dizziness; have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year; make their homes safer by reducing tripping hazards, adding grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower and next to the toilet, adding stair railings and improving lighting in their homes.

For all ages, there are many ways to reduce the chances of a concussion or other form of TBI, including: •Buckle your child in the car using a height, weight and age-appropriate safety seat.

•Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle.

•Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Wear a helmet and make sure your children wear helmets when participating

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A non-fatal, severe TBI may result in an extended period of unconsciousness (coma) or amnesia. A TBI may lead to a wide range of short- or long-term issues affecting: cognitive function (e.g., attention and memory); motor function (e.g., extremity weakness, impaired coordination and balance); sensation (e.g., hearing, vision, impaired perception and touch); and/or emotion (e.g., depression, anxiety, aggression, personality changes).

unusual for me to send a patient with cubital tunnel syndrome (or ulnar neuropathy) to a surgeon. Usually, the simple approaches do the trick.

(Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.)

and a rise in food prices causes them more misery than the more affluent.

The argument for mandating ethanol in motor fuel was to help make the United States energy-independent and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions. Now the inconvenient facts: Recent studies show that the total carbon-dioxide emissions from growing, harvesting, processing and burning corn as ethanol are much greater than those from oil and gas production and use.

Ethanol reduces gas mileage in cars because it is less energy-dense than gasoline, and it causes more wear and tear on engines. And without subsidies, ethanol is more costly than oil and gas.

New emerging fracking technology and other oil and gas production techniques, as well as recent major discoveries, mean North America could quickly become totally energy-independent (a questionable goal in itself, but that is the subject for another column) if it were not for unreasonable delays and other restrictions on production by the federal government.

Politicians fail or do not wish to understand that both food and energy markets are caloric markets. The chairman of Nestle, the world’s largest food company, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, notes, “The only difference is that with the food market you need 2,500 calories per person per day, whereas in the energy market you need 50,000 calories per person.” He adds: “Most of the world’s sugar production now goes into making biofuels. It takes about 4,600 liters of water to produce one liter of pure ethane oil if it comes from sugar.” The basic

HERB AND LAVENDER FAIR NEAR SANTA FE

The 10th annual Herb and Lavender Fair will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Las Golondrinas Living History Museum, south of Santa Fe at 334 Los Pinos Rd. (Exit 276 off I-25. Follow “Las Golondrinas” signs). Celebrate your love of herbs in a festive atmosphere with marimba and flamenco music, lavender products and arts and crafts vendors, and tours of the Las Golondrinas herb gardens. Visit with a curandera (traditional herbalist), enjoy lavender lemonade,

make your own lavender “wand” and hear presentations about the healing properties of lavender, aromatherapy, soap-making, distilling lavender and more! All museum exhibits open, and free wagon rides both days. Fair costs are adults: $8; Seniors (62+) and teens (13-18): $5, children 12 and under enter for free. For more information, visit golondrinas.org or call (505) 471-2261.

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in contact sports activities.

•Install window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows; and use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around.

•Make sure the surface on your child's playground is made of shock-absorbing material, such as hardwood mulch or sand.

The key is to promote a safe environment for children and adults to prevent head injuries from occurring. In addition, if you have a child who plays sports, make sure the team coach has a basic understanding of concussions and TBIs. If you suspect that a loved one has experienced even a mild head trauma, call 911 or get to the closest emergency room as soon as possible.

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TBI Fast Facts:

•A concussion is a brain injury and all are serious.

•Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness.

•Approximately 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability.

•Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death.

•Falls are the leading cause of TBI. •Motor vehicle crashes result in the largest percentage of TBI-related deaths (31.8 percent).

•TBI can cause epilepsy and increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age.

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point is that it is economic madness to be using large amounts of what could be food and massive amounts of water to produce relatively little biofuel when the world is awash in much cheaper oil and gas if only it were allowed to be produced.

So when you turn on your TV news and see very hungry people in poor countries, food riots in Europe and the Middle East, and Americans getting upset and suffering from high food prices and unnecessarily high energy prices, you should remember that the real villains in this global tragedy are the members of Congress and politicians in other countries who voted for these insane policies.

But wait, it is likely to get worse. Already, members of the Obama administration and some in Congress have been threatening food producers and sellers with price controls. Price controls have failed nearly every time they have been tried for the past 2,000 years, but some never learn. Everyone who takes a basic course in economics should learn that lower prices tend to increase both supply and demand and higher prices tend to reduce them.

Responsible, knowledgeable and caring members of the political class will act to remove the ethanol and other biofuel mandates and act to remove the restrictions on oil and gas production that do not meet reasonable cost-benefit tests. If they do so, food and gas prices will fall, and if they do not, there may be enough wise voters to remove those irresponsible politicians from office.

Richard W. Rahn is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth.

NOSOTROS PERFORMANCE On Friday at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College Blvd., there will be a free concert featuring renowned New Mexico band—Nosotros. This band plays a variety of Latin music influenced by Salsa, cumbia, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz. The concert is

part of the Xcellent Music at AMoCa series which is funded by a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation and the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Foundation. Doors open at 6:30. For more information, call the Anderson Museum at 623-5600.

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Arturo Madrid is wanted for violation of Sex Offender Registration and Notification as well as several outstanding warrants. He is 5’ 6” tall with brown eyes and black hair. He weighs approximately 150 pounds.

Steven Carrillo is wanted for Negligent use of a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Carrillo is 31 years old, 5’ 9” and weighs approximately 200 pounds. His hair is close shaved and eyes are brown.

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Harvey Salinas: wanted for an open count of Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Handgun. Salinas is believed to be in the Las Cruces area. He has no bond. He is described as being 5’ 5”, weighing 130 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.

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Pictured here today (across the top of the page) are some of these priority cases. You may have seen them before in the Roswell Daily Record, featured as “Roswell's Most Wanted”. We know that this joint effort between the newspaper and the law enforcement agencies is worth the effort, and we know that frequently those individuals who “get a little press coverage” are apprehended in fairly short order. Therefore, for this business page opportunity today, we chose

Members of the Chaves County Crime Stoppers Board include (left to right) Don Bullock, Charles Shannon, Det. Albert Aldana, Susie Snyder, Toni Pemberton, Richard Lucero and Steve Wolfe. Not shown are: Det. Keith Rightsell, Deputy Bill Daleske, Capt. Tom Moody, Bill Golden and Neil Roe. to include the pictures and write made awards to many tipsters to ups of three people who are part the tune of over $7,000! of our crime problem! If you know All businesses have some the whereabouts of these crimi- method by which they can gauge nals, or anything that leads to their success. It may be sales revtheir arrest, you might be eligible enue, or units sold, or projects for an award of up to $1,000. completed or some other measurCrime Stoppers has able standard versus prior year. existed in Roswell and Chaves Although Chaves County Crime County since the late Eighties. It Stoppers is not a traditional busiwas very active for several years ness, we can easily measure our as a bona fide 501(c)(3) nonprofit success by the money we have organization. However, along the paid to anonymous tipsters and way, interest must have dimin- by the number of arrests made. ished and so, for a period of time, 2011 was a banner year for us, Chaves County Crime Stoppers and we are on target for another was virtually inactive. That is no great year in 2012!

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gerously out of touch our leadership in Washington is with what goes on in America on Main Street that makes this country great and creates jobs,” he said.

In addition to Mannatt, former congresswoman and GOP U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson spoke at the Roswell event, hosted at the Volunteer Center, 1400 W. Second St. Wilson, who previously owned a small business in Albuquerque, protested Obama’s desire to curtail the Bush-era tax cuts for Americans making more than $250,000 annually.

Citing an Ernst & Young study, Wilson said, “That tax increase alone here in New Mexico would result in another 4,300 lost jobs. If you want to kill job creation in America then you increase taxes on small businesses that are the engine of economic growth in America. I think it’s time we send some people to Washington who believe in small business, who believe in economic growth, and who don’t want to manage America’s decline, but build

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Mexico Ar my National Guard, the New Mexico Department of Health, the U.S. Marshal Service, New Mexico Department of Public Safety & State Police, New Mexico Corrections Department, New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

Locally the Roswell Fire Department, the Roswell Police Department, the Emergency Services and the Red Cross participated. A Communication Central was located at Fire Station No. 3, with representatives of each agency covering communication lines.

RPD spokeswoman Sabrina Morales said that the exercise officially began 10 days ago in Santa Fe. NMDHSEM started planning the Operation Aztec in January. The National Guard spearheaded the local operation. Much of the effort was coordinated by RPD’s Capt. Tom Moody and Roswell Emergency Manager Teresa Barncastle.

The exercise was designed to be part of an ongoing situation of a terrorist-type threat that starts with an outbreak of disease in Santa Fe. Subsequent efforts are directed at quelling the theoretical spread of a pathogen.

In Roswell, the various agencies practiced three different scenarios. In the first exercise, the RPD was called to the 700 block of North Garden Avenue following a

another American (century) and that’s what I’m going to do in Washington.”

Wilson seized the opportunity to campaign. She indicated she would vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and the need for a balanced, long-term energy plan for the country.

In a phone interview, State senator and smallbusiness owner Linda Lopez, D-Bernalillo, said the Romney campaign is distorting the president’s comments, taking them out of context. “It’s not being honest.” Lopez said Obama is the best candidate to serve the needs of small businesses. “He’s invested about $2 billion in the small business administration, (and that led to) increasing small business loans so that entreprenuers can have resources that we need to build our dreams.

The economy of our country, even here in our state of New Mexico, is built by small businesses. Small business have always been the crux of who we are as a country and I believe the president’s movement forward is the right way to go,” she said. j.bergman@rdrnews.com

report of a suspicious car. Upon arrival, officers discovered hazardous material and the coordination of the units began. The RPD subsequently called both the Roswell Fire Department and the New Mexico State Police to the scene to deal with the potential biohazard and threat of explosion.

The second exercise consisted of the theft of a small plane from the airport. In the third, authorities were dispatched to stop a riot at Roswell International Air Center.

“This is huge. There are so many dif ferent agencies involved. Our patrol people didn’t even know when it was going to start until this morning,” said Morales.

The operation will help to identify weaknesses in the responses of the state, federal and local entities. The information acquired will direct future training, and assist of ficials to develop and refine standard operating procedures. DHSEM Secretary Greg Myers expressed his thanks to all of the participating agencies.

“It is important to continuously be testing and enhancing our capabilities as a state with [our] local and federal partners.”

The final evaluation took place after the last exercise, but according to Morales, the initial assessment was that Roswell’s portion of “Operation Aztec went very well.”

Similar exercises have taken place or will be taking place in Socorro, Las Cruces, Estancia, Deming, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. j.palmer@rdrnews.com

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from high school on time is on the rise. And only one-third of New Mexico children have the opportunity to attend preschool, the report said.

A spokesman for Gov. Susana Martinez said she has focused on improving the “status quo” for children in New Mexico, particularly when it comes to education. For instance, she fought this year to use increases in public education funding on reading and college prep programs. She also has increased spending on early education and preschool programs.

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grow from 25 to 97. He said the program was also able to help four of its students obtain certificates from the main campus. The program has attracted students from several states in the U.S. and even graduated two international students this year. Stover said this is due in large part to the rarity of program itself.

“We’ve gotten a variety of students from dif ferent states,” he said. “We’re known as the option for students in the Southwest because there’s only five programs in the country like ours.”

Stover noted the class of 2012’s camaraderie and how over the course of the year, they grew to call each other college brothers and sisters. He had the opportunity to hang out with many of them and described the experience of gaining their trust and getting to know them as individuals as “very rewarding.”

Webb agreed that the graduating class was a joy to be around and said her favorite part of interacting with the students, was watching them adapt to their new surroundings and develop new skills.

“My favorite part of being with them is seeing them grow,” she said. “They come here scared and shy and they’re thousands of miles away from home and they do an awesome job. Now

one grade to the next, setting them up for failure later in life,” said her spokesman, Scott Darnell in an email “We must focus on identifying children who are struggling to learn and intervene swiftly to provide them the help they need.”

But Garcia said the ranking, which is based on 16 indicators of child well-being, shows “it is important to not look at a student’s academic achievement in isolation, but rather we must work together as New Mexicans to comprehensively address the issues that affect educational outcomes and the economic well-being of our state.”

In 2011, New Mexico ranked 46 out of the 50 states.

they’re employable and ready to make it on their own.”

Veterinary Assistant Stacy Deitrich echoed those sentiments and said she, too, enjoyed watching her students learn and grow.

She has watched the number of students in her department grow as well. In 2011, there were only eight graduates, this year three times as many students walked across the stage to receive their certificates.

She attributes community involvement with much of the success and growth of the department.

I think a lot of it is the support,” she said. “The community being willing to open their doors so students can get hands-on training.”

She added, “this has probably been one of the best groups I’ve had.”

She was recognized for her efforts during the ceremony as veterinary assistant graduate Elizabeth Vital made an impromptu speech thanking Deitrich for her support throughout the year.

The Class of 2012 is the largest class in the program’s history and graduates will work in industries such as animal health care, auto mechanics, child care, floral design, refrigeration and air conditioning, office skills, sanitations/ maintenance/grounds keeping, stocking and merchandise and veterinary assistants. cpowell@rdrnews.com

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exposed to higher taxes next year under the Democratic bill. But such taxpayers account for 53 percent of reported business income on those returns.

Wednesday’s Senate vote also highlighted how both parties see the tax issue as a winning one: Democrats because they think it makes the GOP look like defenders of the rich, Republicans because they think it shows Democrats don’t care about businesses.

Republicans were hoping that several Democrats seeking re-election would hurt their candidacies by having backed the Democratic package. The bill would dramatically boost the estate tax, which would be widely unpopular in farming, ranching and high cost-of-living states, and increase levies on dividends and capital gains, which are relied on by many elderly people.

Under the Democratic measure, individuals earning more than $200,000 and couples making at least $250,000 would see their top rates on those earnings rise from 33 percent and 35 percent today to 36 percent and 39.6 per-

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of Roswell’s favorable conditions Wednesday morning.

“It was a rough couple of days and an exhausting endeavor,” Baumgartner stated. “I am now really excited. It has always been a dream of mine. Only one more step to go.”

Baumgartner reached speeds as high as 536 mph in the freefall, which lasted 3 minutes and 38 seconds.

“It’s hard not to get emotional about today,” Art Thompson, technical project director, stated.

“We are just so glad to have Felix back on the ground after a long week with significant weather challenges. The crew did a great job.”

Baumgartner reached 365 mph on his jump from 71,581 feet on March 15, and in the

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cent in January.

That increase would affect 2.5 million households, or 2 percent of all 140.5 million tax returns, according to 2009 Internal Revenue Service statistics.

The White House said that if the tax cuts were not continued, middle class families would face average tax increases next year of $1,600. It also said that the GOP bill would grant tax reductions averaging $160,000 to households where income exceeds $1 million annually.

The Democratic bill would also boost the top tax rate paid by people who inherit estates to 55 percent, exempting the first $1 million in an estate’s value.

The GOP measure would maintain today’s 35 percent top rate and would not tax the first $5.12 million of an estate’s value.

Democrats would impose top tax rates next year of 20 percent on dividends and capital gains, two sources of income enjoyed disproportionately by the wealthy. The GOP top rate would be 15 percent.

The GOP bill ignores some tax credits for lowand middle-income families that Democrats want to extend for college costs; for some low-income couples and large working families; and for families with children. final jump is expected to go supersonic within the first 34 seconds of his freefall, traveling at speeds as high as 790 mph. If successful, Baumgartner would become the first person to break the speed of sound without the protection of an aircraft.

According to the Red Bull Stratos website, the date for the final jump is now subject to weather and post-jump assessments of the capsule and equipment.

Wednesday’s test flight took Baumgartner just 6,160 feet short of the record jump of 102,800 feet, which was set by Col. Joe Kittinger in 1960 for the Air Force research program Project Excelsior. The leap took Baumgartner past Russia’s Eugene Andreev, who jumped from an altitude of 83,523 feet in 1962. nvernau@rdrnews.com

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WEATHER

Roswell Seven-day forecast Today

Some sun with a t-storm

Tonight

A couple of thunderstorms

Friday

A stray afternoon t-storm

Saturday

Sunday

Mostly sunny

Monday

Mostly sunny

Partly sunny

Tuesday

Sunshine and very warm

Roswell Daily Record

National Cities Wednesday

Warm with lots of sun

High 98°

Low 72°

95°/70°

94°/69°

97°/69°

97°/70°

96°/70°

96°/67°

WNW at 10-20 mph POP: 55%

NW at 4-8 mph POP: 60%

NW at 3-6 mph POP: 45%

SSW at 3-6 mph POP: 5%

WSW at 4-8 mph POP: 0%

NNE at 4-8 mph POP: 5%

WSW at 3-6 mph POP: 5%

S at 4-8 mph POP: 5%

POP: Probability of Precipitation

Almanac

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Farmington 92/66

Clayton 92/62

Raton 86/59

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Normal year to date .............

trace 0.77" 1.71" 2.82" 6.63"

Santa Fe 86/61

Gallup 87/60

Tucumcari 94/68

Albuquerque 90/70

Air Quality Index Today’s Forecast

Clovis 92/66

Good Yesterday’s A.Q.I. Reading

T or C 92/69

Source: EPA (Forecast) & TCEQ (Yesterday)

Ruidoso 80/60

Sun and Moon The Sun Today Fri. The Moon Today Fri. First

Jul 26

Rise Set 6:07 a.m. 8:02 p.m.

6:08 a.m. 8:01 p.m.

Rise Set 1:53 p.m. none 2:59 p.m. 12:40 a.m.

Full

Aug 1

Last

Aug 9

Alamogordo 93/73

Silver City 88/65

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Aug 17

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) #### Deal with others individually. There is an element of confusion that marks your plans and interactions. Let go of the status quo, and be ready to adapt to different needs and ideas. Confirm statements. Tonight: Togetherness works.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ### You take quite a stand, and others immediately become challenging. See and understand how you provoke these responses. You might want to adapt some, at least in how you present your case. News comes in that forces you to take a different look at a situation. Tonight: Sort through answers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ### Dive into your work and complete as many errands as possible. Deal with a partner on a one-on-one level. This person is changing. Your response seems more than adequate, and it reflects your understanding.

Watch a tendency to overdo

ROSWELL 98/72 Carlsbad 98/73

Hobbs 98/71

Las Cruces 94/73

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things. Tonight: Do for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ##### Tap into your innate creativity. You are a source of everchanging ideas and solutions.

News comes indirectly that you might have had a premonition about. Stay tuned -- there is more infor mation coming.

Tonight: Fun and games.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) #### You are energized and in touch with your needs. You might want to clarify a request from a partner, close friend or loved one. You know there is something you aren't quite getting. Rearrange your schedule if need be. Tonight: Head home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) #### Observe what is happening with a key person. Clarify a situation, rather than allowing confusion to drift deeper into plans and ideas. It is very important to honor the natural transformation that a relationship goes through. Tonight: Out and about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) #### Investigate and root out what might be going on with a daily matter or routine. Misunderstandings weave their way through this issue. You, as well

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High: 109° ............... Needles, Calif.

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plexed than you realize and could be thinking on a different level from many other people. This could explain why what you are hearing makes no sense. Tonight: Let your imagination plan your weekend.

JACQUELINE BIGAR YOUR HOROSCOPE

as others, could use some explanation. As a result, you'll revise your thinking. Tonight: Do some shopping.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ##### You must deal with an important project or decide to share some time with a special person in your life. You might not be aware of the implications of your actions. Know that others respect and like the way you handle yourself. Tonight: Consider starting your weekend early.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ### Take your time getting going. If you feel you need time off, take it now, as your dream life is active and you could be quite tired. Financial matters are subject to change, for better or for worse. Look at risks cynically, even though it's not your normal

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attitude. Tonight: Take a break designed just for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ##### You might not realize what an unstoppable force you are. Others often look on with awe as you continue like the Energizer Bunny. Sometimes, as hard as you might try, simplifying a situation is very dif ficult.

Tonight: Make plans with friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) # # # # Others observe your actions. You might get jittery with this knowledge. Understand that you are unique in your own right; that is what draws others to you.

Adjust your mental attitude, and decide to be flattered. Tonight: In the limelight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) #### Reach out for more information. You might be more per-

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LOCAL SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 26

• No games scheduled

SC OR E CENTER PECOS LEAGUE Trinidad at White Sands, late Roswell at Santa Fe, unavailable Alpine at Las Cruces, late MLB American League Chicago 8, Minnesota 2 Los Angeles 11, Kansas City 6 New York 5, Seattle 2 Detroit 5, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 1 Oakland 16, Toronto 0 Texas 5, Boston 3 National League Washington 5, New York 2 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2 Atlanta 7, Miami 1 Philadelphia 7, Milwaukee 6, 10 inn.

San Diego 6, San Francisco 3 Cincinnati 5, Houston 3 Los Angeles at St. Louis, late Colorado at Arizona, late

SPORTS

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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Twice, Hope Solo str etched to her left to stop the ball. Twice, she couldn’t quite reach it.

Bang! Boom! Two quick shots, and the U.S. women’s soccer team had an early hole at the start of the quest for a thir d consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Fortunately for the Americans, they have firepower like no other squad in the world, enough to overcome such a deficit and take control, beating France 4-2 Wednesday as they opened their London Games far from London.

Weren’t aware that the Olympics wer e alr eady under way? There’s nothing like a come-fr om-

behind win to make people notice.

“There’s a lot of other sports going on,” deadpanned midfielder Megan Rapinoe. “So we have to catch the attention early.”

They did so not only by falling behind, but by finding four dynamic ways to scor e goals.

Abby Wambach used her size and strength to head in a corner kick, speedy Alex Morgan raced ahead to chip one over the goalkeeper, Carli Lloyd nailed a 25-yar d r ocket, and Morgan cashed in with a simple tap-in after a nice run from Tobin Heath.

“I think there was a lot of nerves and stuff going on in those first minutes,” defender Rachel Buehler

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said. “And we got ’em out.

It probably went as bad as it could — and then we wer e able to tur n it around.”

Soccer always starts early at the Olympics in order to have time to play a full tour nament of games. In this case, the Americans wer e on the field two days before the opening cer emony and 400-plus miles from the British capital.

And they knew that an early stumble wouldn’t be the end of the world. The U.S. gave up two goals in the first four minutes to open the last Olympics in China, losing to 2-0 to Norway. The Americans r ebounded to win their final five matches and

NA T I O N A L

AP Photos

BRIEFS

The United States’ Alex Morgan (13) is challenged by France’s Wendie Renard, left, during their women's group G soccer match prior to the start of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday.

PHILLIES, HAMELS AGREE TO 6 YR DEAL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels knew the moment he walked off the mound to a standing ovation after allowing five runs in his last start that he was staying with the Philadelphia Phillies.

“Words can’t really describe the emotions that you get, and the way the fans were standing and cheering, that was ultimately the deciding point to be here,” Hamels said.

He had $144 million other reasons to stay, too.

Hamels on Wednesday signed a six-year contract worth an average of $24 million per season that prevents the 2008 World Series MVP from becoming a free agent in November.

The deal includes a club vesting option for 2019 and a limited no-trade provision.

The contract is the largest signed by a Philadelphia athlete and second-highest for a pitcher behind the $161 million, seven-year deal the New York Yankees gave CC Sabathia in December 2008.

“It was long and laborious,” general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said about negotiations, which started last May. “We finally got to the finish line. (Six years) is unprecedented for the Phillies, but we did it with the right person.”

The 28-year-old Hamels becomes the third Phillies starter making $20 million per season, joining Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. A three-time All-Star, Hamels passed up an opportunity to possibly get more money on the open market to stay with the team that drafted him in 2002.

“I wanted to give the Phillies every opportunity,” Hamels said. “It’s very hard to leave a place that you’ve had so many great memories. You don’t want to miss it and not be a part of it. I know the organization has always done a good job of going out to win. We have great players here. You don’t want to have to leave that or stray away and see them win and you’re not part of it.

“I understand that free agency is great, those opportunities of the unknowing. But this is the place that I call home and want to call home for a really long time. I grew up watching Tony Gwynn play and he made San Diego his home for his entire career.

That’s ultimately what I want to make here in Philadelphia.”

Hamels is 11-4 with a 3.23 ERA this season. The lanky lefty is 85-58 with a 3.38 ERA in seven years in Philadelphia.

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US women open with 4-2 win Section

France's Camille Abily, left, attempts to stop a shot by the United States' Tobin Heath during their women's group G soccer match prior to the start of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday.

take the gold.

“After 2-0, I thought about China,” coach Pia Sundhage said. “We’ve been there before and we came back. If you look at the whole tournament in China, we won the gold medal. Now this team is better than 2008. We came back in the game.”

While the Americans are favored to take the title again — and even though the U.S. is now 13-0-1 alltime against France — it was hardly a surprise to see the French make it a game. The teams were tied

late in the second half in last year’s World Cup semifinals befor e the Americans finished off a 3-1 win, and France entered these Olympics on a 17-game winning streak.

Still, the Americans allowed more goals in the first handful of minutes Wednesday than they had allowed in any game since the World Cup final loss to Japan. Gaetane Thiney (12th minute) and MarieLaure Delie (14th) found

Broncos report to camp, hope to provide healing ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos reported to camp Wednesday hoping to lift the spirits of a community in mourning over the movie theater massacre in neighboring Aurora.

Several players visited hospitalized survivors and medical personnel in the days after a gunman in full body armor opened fire during the midnight premiere of the new Batman movie, leaving 12 dead and 58 injured.

Coach John Fox said the Broncos will do what they can to provide a measure of comfort to a heavy-hearted community, a role he’s familiar with from his time with the New York Giants during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

“Well, we’re going to do our absolute best and we understand the responsibility that comes with

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being in the Broncos organization,” Fox said. “This region, city, state has great passion for the team, there’s no doubt. I think our players will feel that responsibility and it’s something that we’ll talk about most definitely later today in our team meeting.

“I was in New York when 9-11 occurred and a lot of the victims really looked to us and (now, others) will look to us here in Denver, for some uplifting times.”

Quarterback Peyton Manning called eight of the wounded Sunday and Monday while a dozen of his teammates, decked out in

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RIGHT: Denver quarterback Peyton Manning waves as he reports to training camp, Wednesday.

PSU players vow to stick together Cowboys’ Claiborne has The Penn State football players looked on stoically as two of their teammates announced to the world: “We’re going to see this thing through.”

There were no smiles or slaps on the back among the more than 30 Nittany Lions who huddled outside the school’s football facility Wednesday morning. After the statement was read, they turned around and walked back into the building.

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LEFT: Penn State’s Silas Redd leaves the Lasch Football building after a team meeting, Monday.

first practice with team

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Morris Claiborne was wide awake in bed at six o’clock in the morning. The first-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t sleep.

Claiborne had been forced to watch and wait during spring workouts, sidelined because of surgery before the draft to repair ligament damage in his left wrist.

With a $16.4 million, four-year contract and his wrist finally healthy, Claiborne was finally on the field Wednesday with his new team during a practice for rookies and selected veterans. Training camp begins in Oxnard, Calif., next week.

“It feels good,” the 22-year-old All-American cornerback from LSU said about practicing at Valley Ranch. “I was ready to get out here.”

Claiborne acknowledged that he needed to practice. He fumbled the ball during a hands drill and stood with his hands on his hips to catch his breath between drills. Dallas traded up eight spots and lost its second-round pick in April to get Claiborne, who went No. 6 overall.

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holes in a supposedly impenetrable defense — a potential cause for U.S. concern as the grueling tournament progresses.

“It’s not the game we wanted to play,” defender and captain Christie Rampone said. “But we’ve got a lot of games ahead of us to try and get our rhythm back.”

Another concer n for the Americans: Midfielder Shannon Boxx left in the first half with a hamstring injury and is day-today.

“Magic things could happen after a good sleep,” Sundhage said. “So we’ll just wait and see.”

Regardless, other teams in the tournament will surely take notice at how the Americans roared back against the French.

Wambach in the 19th. Morgan in the 32nd. Lloyd in the 56th.

Morgan again in the 66th.

Wambach now has 139 international goals in her pursuit of Mia Hamm’s record of 158, and 23-year-old “Baby Horse” Morgan — the second-youngest player on the team — has a remarkable 19 this year alone.

“We didn’t str ess out,” Wambach said. “We just needed that one goal to give us that momentum, and that’s what happened. ... I think they might

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their orange jerseys, visited hospitalized patients and those who were treating them.

Some of those same players had gathered a few weeks ago to honor the firefighters who were battling Colorado’s deadly wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes.

“Well, for some negative things that do happen to occur, our guys do a whole lot of good and that was part of that, whether it was the fires or this recent tragedy,” Fox said.

“I’m very proud of them.

They were out there, they want to give back and they want to somehow lift the spirits.”

Among the players making visits to hospitals in recent days was Pro Bowl

Pecos League

Pecos League At A Glance All Times Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W Alpine . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Roswell . . . . . . . . . . .39 Las Cruces . . . . . . . .37 Trinidad . . . . . . . . . . .27 White Sands . . . . . . .24 Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . .21

L 21 23 26 36 38 43

Pct. GB .650 — .629 1 1 .587 3 ⁄2 1 .429 13 ⁄2 .387 16 .328 20

Wednesday’s Games Alpine at Las Cruces, 7 p.m.

Roswell at Santa Fe, 7 p.m., unavailable Trinidad at White Sands, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Las Cruces at Alpine, 6 p.m., 1st game Trinidad at White Sands, 7 p.m.

Las Cruces at Alpine, 9 p.m., 2nd game Friday’s Games Trinidad at White Sands, 11 a.m.

Roswell at Alpine, 5 p.m., 1st game Roswell at Alpine, 7 p.m., 2nd game

MLB

American League At A Glance All Times Mountain

By The Associated Press East Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L New York . . . . . . . . . .59 39 Baltimore . . . . . . . . . .51 47 Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . .51 47 Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .49 50

Pct GB .602 — .520 8 .520 8 .495 10 1⁄2

TV SPORTSWATCH

TV SportsWatch

By The Associated Press All times Mountain Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts.

Thursday, July 26 GOLF 7:30 a.m.

TGC — European PGA Tour, Lyoness Open, second round, at Atzenbrugg, Austria (same-day tape) 10 a.m.

ESPN2 — The Senior British Open Championship, first round, at Ayrshire, Scotland 10:30 a.m.

TGC — Web.com Tour, Children’s Hospital Invitational, first round, at Columbus, Ohio 1 p.m.

TGC — PGA Tour, Canadian Open, first round, at Ancaster, Ontario 4:30 p.m.

TGC — LPGA, Evian Masters, first round, at Evian-les-Bains, France (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 11:30 a.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis or Tampa Bay at Baltimore (10:30 p.m. start) 6 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Washington at Milwaukee or Pittsburgh at Houston OLYMPICS

be kicking themselves because they had a really good opportunity to keep the United States at bay. Going up two goals against us is quite a feat, in my opinion, and I think the fact we kind of grinded it out, came back and had four unanswered goals, I think that’s demoralizing for any opponent, truthfully.”

The United States plays Colombia in its second group game on Saturday. France will face North Korea.

The French took the lead on a deflected long ball that ended up at the foot of Thiney, who had plenty of space to unleash a 22-yard shot that grazed the fingertips of Solo.

Two minutes later, the Americans played a dangerous game of pinball deep in their own end, failing in five separate chances to clear a cor ner kick.

Inevitably, the ball bounced to Delie, who put the easy shot past Solo to make it 2-0.

It wasn’t long, however, before Wambach started the comeback by heading in Rapinoe’s corner kick. The goal awakened a crowd that so far had behaved as if watching a BBC documentary. Chants of “U-S-A!” began to echo in sections of Hampden Park, the 109-year -old landmark that serves as Scotland's national stadium.

The 52,000-seat stadium was perhaps one-third full at kickoff — attendance was announced at 18,090 — but the game needed to draw only a couple of

pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, who was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a traffic dispute in Miami where a witness said he flashed a gun in his waistband during a confrontation with a female driver.

Dumervil met with the media Wednesday but said he couldn’t talk about his case: “I know you guys have a lot of questions, but out of respect for the investigation, there’s not much I can say,” he said.

Whether or not charges are filed, Dumervil could find himself subject to a suspension by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

He said he hasn’t heard from the commissioner.

“Well, I think you’re obviously disappointed any time you’re involved Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .53 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .49 Kansas City . . . . . . . .41 Minnesota . . . . . . . . .40 West Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Oakland . . . . . . . . . . .53 Los Angeles . . . . . . . .54 Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . .43

49 .495 10 1⁄2

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Pct GB .541 — .541 — .500 4 .423 11 1⁄2 .408 13 Pct GB .598 — .546 5 .545 5 1 .430 16 ⁄2

Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 2 L.A. Angels 11, Kansas City 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Seattle 2 Detroit 5, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 1 Oakland 16, Toronto 0 Texas 5, Boston 3 Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay (Shields 8-6) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-1), 10:35 a.m.

Oakland (Milone 9-6) at Toronto (Laffey 2-1), 10:37 a.m.

Detroit (Verlander 11-5) at Cleveland (McAllister 4-2), 5:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Mendoza 4-6) at Seattle (Vargas 10-7), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

4:30 a.m.

TELEMUNDO — Men’s soccer, Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Brazil vs.

Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England 5 a.m.

NBCSN — Men’s soccer, LIVE: Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England; Britain vs. Senegal, at Manchester, England; SAME-DAY TAPE: Belarus vs. New Zealand, at Coventry, England NBC SOCCER — Men’s, LIVE: Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England; Britain vs. Senegal, at Manchester, England; SAME-DAY TAPE: Spain vs. Japan, at Glasgow, Scotland; Gabon vs. Switzerland, at Newcastle, England; Brazil vs.

Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales; Belarus vs.

New Zealand, at Coventry, England 7:30 a.m.

MSNBC — Men’s soccer, Spain vs.

Japan, at Glasgow, Scotland; Gabon vs. Switzerland, at Newcastle, England; Brazil vs. Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales

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thousand to surpass the alltime Scottish record for attendance at a women’s game.

Organizers gave away some 30,000 tickets to schools and local clubs to keep the stands fr om being embarrassingly empty in a region where soccer is overwhelmingly a man’s game.

The American fans who made the trip had their enthusiasm rewarded again when Solo got an assist when her long ball was chased down on the first bounce by Morgan, who nudged it over goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi to tie the score.

Sundhage said her team is so deep that games will be won by her subs, and it was Lloyd — previously a starter for much of her career — who came on for Boxx and hit a tiebreaker that was never in doubt, a blast that left Bouhaddi helpless as it found the left side of the net.

Heath helped make the margin a comfortable one with a long run down the left side deep into the penalty ar ea befor e running into interference. The ball slid over to Morgan, who merely had to tap it in for the game's final goal.

“Sur e, we want to keep a clean sheet as much as possible,” Rampone said. “But right now the most important thing is winning games. We took three points away from being down 2AP Photo nil in the first 15 minutes, so I think that’s a reason to hold The United States’ Megan Rapinoe leaps onto Alex Morgan (13) in celebration after Morgan scored a goal during their match against France, Wednesday. our heads up.”

in a situation like that as an organization,” Fox said. “Like any situation you’re involved in, you have to gather the information, find out to the best you can the facts and then let the process run itself and the truth eventually comes out.”

The Broncos already are preparing for the extended absence of linebacker D.J. Williams, their top tackler, who is facing a six-game drug suspension and a drunken driving trial next month that could sideline him even longer.

“I think it weighs a little bit heavier on the fans’ minds because looking at those guys, they’re starters, they are key players,” cor nerback T racy Porter said. “It weighs on our minds, too.

But we also have the confidence in the guys that back them up at the posi-

tions.”

The Broncos’ first practice is Thursday morning and it’ll be the first chance for the public to get a glimpse of Manning in orange and blue.

He joined the Broncos in March after 14 seasons in Indianapolis. The Colts released him after he missed all of last year with a nerve injury in his neck that caused weakness in his throwing arm.

They replaced him with No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck.

The league’s only fourtime MVP has looked good in offseason workouts at Dove Valley, but questions facing him and the Broncos are how he’ll hold up at age 36 and whether he’ll be the same player he was before he got hurt and needed four neck operations, including a fusion.

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Kansas City at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

National League At A Glance All Times Mountain

By The Associated Press East Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Washington . . . . . . . .58 39 Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .54 44 New York . . . . . . . . . .47 51 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 53 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .45 54 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . .58 40 Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . .55 42 St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .51 46 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .44 53 Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .40 57 Houston . . . . . . . . . . .34 65 West Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L San Francisco . . . . . .55 43 Los Angeles . . . . . . . .53 45 Arizona . . . . . . . . . . .49 48 San Diego . . . . . . . . .42 58 Colorado . . . . . . . . . .36 60

Pct GB .598 — .551 4 1/2 .480 11 1/2 .459 13 1/2 .455 14

Pct GB .592 — .567 2 1/2 .526 6 1/2 .454 13 1/2 .412 17 1/2 .343 24 1/2

Pct GB .561 — .541 2 .505 5 1/2 .420 14 .375 18

Wednesday’s Games Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Atlanta 7, Miami 1 Philadelphia 7, Milwaukee 6, 10 innings San Diego 6, San Francisco 3 Cincinnati 5, Houston 3 L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

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“Anytime (you’re) coming off months laid back like that you’re going to have a little rust in there, but so far so good,” Claiborne said. “I’m not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. I know I have some work to do. You can go out and run a thousand laps, and you come back and you’re still not going to be in football shape.”

The 5-foot-11 cornerback spent most of practice working on the right side, which was his primary field position at LSU. Claiborne sported a brace on his left wrist,

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 10-5) at St. Louis (Westbrook 8-8), 11:45 a.m.

Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 11-3) at Houston (Keuchel 1-2), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (E.Jackson 5-6) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-7), 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 0-0) at Arizona (Miley 115), 7:40 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

San Diego at Miami, 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Houston, 6:05 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

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Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned RHP Jose De La Torre to Pawtucket (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Transferred 3B Lonnie Chisenhall to the 60-day DL. Designated OF Aaron Cunningham for assignment.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Named Jim Brower pitching coach for Surprise (Arizona Fall League).

MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms

which he said he will wear for the entire season. He said he felt no pain during practice.

Claiborne led LSU with six interceptions last season and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back. He had 11 picks in 26 games the last two seasons. He was also LSU’s top kickoff returner, averaging 25 yards per return including a 99yard touchdown at West Virginia.

Claiborne is expected to start opposite Brandon Carr after team scouts tabbed him as the best cornerback prospect since Deion Sanders, the Hall of Famer who was a key part of the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl championship 16

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“We want to let the nation know that we’re proud of who we are,” senior fullback Michael Zordich said, flanked by his fellow players.

“We’re the true Penn Staters, and we’re going to stick together through this. We’re going to see this thing through, and we’re going to do everything we can for the university. We know it’s not going to be easy, but we know what we’re made of.”

NCAA sanctions will keep the Nittany Lions out of a bowl game for the rest of these players’ careers, and college sports’ governing body is allowing any of them to transfer to another school and get on the field right away. But on Wednesday, at least 13 players listed as first-stringers on the preseason depth chart affirmed their commitment to staying with C Brian Compton on a minor league contract.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed 3B Alex Rodriguez on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Ramiro Pena from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Transferred INF Eduardo Nunez from Tampa (FSL) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled OF Trayvon Robinson from Tacoma (PCL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Designated OF/DH Hideki Matsui for assignment.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Scott Copeland on a minor league contract.

National League MIAMI MARLINS — Traded 3B Hanley Ramirez and LHP Randy Choate to the L.A. Dodgers for RHP Nathan Eovaldi and RHP Scott McGough.

NEW YORK METS — Optioned C Mike Nickeas to Buffalo (IL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with LHP Cole Hamels on a six-year contract through 2018. Assigned OF Jason Pridie outright to Lehigh Valley (IL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Promoted RHP Logan Kensing from Altoona (EL) to Indianapolis (IL) and LHP Jhonathan Ramos from Bradenton (FSL) to Altoona.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Signed C Bernard James.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Signed G Alexey Shved.

NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed G Ronnie Brewer.

UTAH JAZZ — Agreed to terms with G Randy Foye.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed G Blake DeChristopher on the waived-injured list.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DE Sean

years ago.

Coach Jason Garrett praised Claiborne’s involvement with the team while being unable to practice. He said it was too early to tell how far Claiborne will need to come before the season starts.

“He was very engaged during the spring,” Garrett said. “It’s hard to estimate how behind he is.

He’s a rookie trying to play in the NFL and this is his first practice. He’ll get a lot of work in a short period of time. He’s a smart guy. He understands football. You can see that right away.”

Garrett also said he and the Cowboys organization would stand behind Dez Bryant and his family.

in Happy Valley, including senior quarterback Matt McGloin.

Neither Zordich nor senior linebacker Michael Mauti — both sons of former Penn State players — mentioned former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky by name during the impromptu news conference, where they didn’t take any questions after reading a statement.

“We take this as an opportunity to create our own legacy,” Mauti said. “This program was not built by one man and it’s sure as hell not going to get torn down by one man. This program was built on every alumni, every single player that came before us, built on their backs.”

The Nittany Lions can’t play in a bowl game until the 2016 season after an unprecedented child sex abuse scandal that shattered the program’s image as a place where “success with honor” was the rule.

Ferguson. Released DE Lionel Dotson.

CHICAGO BEARS — Placed WR Johnny Knox on the physically-unable-to-perform list.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DT Brandon Thompson.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed G Mackenzy Bernadeau, WR Danny Coale, CB Mike Jenkins, S Matt Johnson and C/G Kevin Kowalski on the physically-unable-toperform list.

DETROIT LIONS — Released OT Johnny Culbreath. Signed OT Jonathan Scott.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed G Greg Van Roten. Released G Grant Cook and S Charlie Peprah.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB Josh Robinson.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DL Tim Bulman and TE Visanthe Shiancoe.

Released RB Joseph Addai.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Agreed to terms with TE Derek Schouman. Signed WR Marques Clark. Waived WR Kevin Hardy.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed P Mat McBriar to a one-year contract.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed S Damon Cromartie-Smith, NT Casey Hampton, LB James Harrison, RB Rashard Mendenhall, OT Max Starks and LB Jason Worilds on the physically-unable-to-perform list.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived OL Chandler Burden. Placed WR Kenny Britt and S Markelle Martin on the physicallyunable-to-perform list.

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Re-signed G Matt Pickens to a multiyear contract.

TENNIS USTA — Named F. Skip Gilbert managing director, professional tennis operations and U.S. Open tournament manager.

COLLEGE JACKSONVILLE STATE — Named Brandon Romans assistant baseball coach.

MINNESOTA — Named Mike Ellis senior associate athletics director for administration.

PENNSYLVANIA — Named Ryan Klipstein men’s assistant lacrosse coach.

RADFORD — Named Lindsay Walter director of women’s basketball operations.

ROANOKE — Named Richmond Bramblet assistant sports information director.

SIU-EDWARDSVILLE — Named Kelly Traynor athletics academic adviser.

TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO — Promoted KC Cowgill to women’s assistant basketball coach. Named Deidra Johnson women’s assistant basketball coach.

TEXAS TECH — Named Russell Raley volunteer assistant baseball coach.

UNC GREENSBORO — Named Sarah Sargent women’s golf coach.

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Johnny Depp as Tonto, a spirit warrior on a personal quest, and Armie Hammer as John Reid, a lawman who has become a masked avenger in Disney’s Lone Ranger, scheduled for release next summer.

SEATTLE (AP) — Gyasi Ross grew up decades after the “Lone Ranger” aired on TV, but his friends would still call him “Tonto” when they teased him.

“Everybody understands who Tonto is, even if we hadn’t seen the show, and we understood it wasn’t a good thing,” said Ross, a member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana who lives and has family in the Suquamish Tribe, outside Seattle. “Why else would you tease someone with that?”

The making of a new Lone Ranger Disney movie, and the announcement that Johnny Depp is playing sidekick Tonto, have reawakened feelings about a character that has drawn much criticism over the years as being a Hollywood creation guilty of spreading stereotypes.

The film is still in production, but Native American groups have been abuzz about it for months, with many sharing opinions online and in a national Native publication run-

Chad Everett, 75

With a career spanning more than 40 years, Everett guest starred on such TV series as “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Without a T race.” Everett most recently appeared on the TV shows “Castle” and “Supernatural,” where he appeared as an older version of Jensen Ackles’ character Dean Winchester.

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Chad Everett, undated

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chad Everett, the blueeyed star of the 1970s TV series “Medical Center” who went on to appear in such films and TV shows as “Mulholland Drive” and “Melrose Place,” has died. He was 75.

Everett’s daughter, Katherine Thorp, said he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a year-and-a-halflong battle with lung cancer.

Everett played sensitive surgeon Joe Gannon for seven seasons on “Medical Center.” The role earned him Golden Globe nominations in 1971 and 1973.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Marriage Licenses July 23 Travis J. Smith, 23, and Brittany L. Fuller, 22, both of Roswell.

Daniel Wayne Long, 18, of Roswell, and Angelica C. De Los Santos, 18, of Dexter.

July 24 Robert Scott West, 26, and Jill W. McClellan, 25, both of Lufkin, Texas.

Ezekiel Smith, 28, of Grants, and Natasha T. Solis, 36, of Albuquerque.

Guadalupe Rocha, 37, of Hagerman, and Kathy L. Gatlin, 39, of Alamogor-

ning an occasional series on the topic.

Some Native Americans welcome the new movie, slated for release next summer. Parts were filmed on the Navajo Nation with the tribe’s support, and an Oklahoma tribe recently made Depp an honorary member.

But for others, the Lone Ranger represents a lingering sore spot — one that goes back to the 1950s television version of Tonto, who spoke in broken English, wore buckskin and lacked any real cultural traits.

Depp’s role attracted particular attention in April when producer Jerry Bruckheimer tweeted a picture of the actor in his Tonto costume. He had on black and white face paint, an intense gaze, a black bird attached to his head and plenty of decorative feathers.

Native Americans are far from a monolithic group, and many are opening their ar ms to the new movie.

Some are just excited to see Depp take the role.

In New Mexico, where some of the movie was filmed, the Navajo presented Depp, his co-star Armie Hammer, director Gore Verbinski and Bruckheimer with Pendleton blankets to welcome them to their land.

In perhaps his most memorable recent film role, Everett played a lothario who engages in a steamy audition with a young ingenue portrayed

by Naomi Watts in director David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive.”

Everett is survived by his two daughters, Katherine and Shannon, and six grandchildren.

He was married to actress Shelby Grant for 45 years until her death last year.

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Sherman Hemsley, Aug. 11, 1986.

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Sher man Hemsley, the actor who made the irascible, bigoted George Jefferson of “The Jeffersons” one of television’s most memorable characters and a symbol for urban upward mobility, has died. He was 74.

Police in El Paso, Texas, said late Tuesday that Hemsley was found dead at a local home where neighbors said he’d lived for years. A statement from police said no foul play is suspected and that the exact cause of death is pending.

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do.

Raymond Gutierrez, 33, of Las Cruces, and Angelique Chavez, 29, of Los Lunas.

Accidents 5:20 p.m. — Mescalero and Delicado; drivers — Twilla Barnett, 42, and Brianna Diaz, 15, both of Roswell.

July 24 1:50 p.m. — Parking lot of 2212 N. Main; vehicle owned by Kevin R. Branham, of Albuquerque, and unknown driver.

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Nations member, is by far the most recognized.

He spoke in pidgin and was the loyal partner of the crime-fighting ranger, often bailing out the masked avenger from treacherous situations.

“Here hat. Me wash in stream. Dry in sun. Make whiter,” Tonto says in an early episode setting up his relationship with the Lone Ranger. “Here gun to kill bad men.”

That Tonto has been criticized as being generic and subordinate — a character with no individuality and no life beyond helping the Lone Ranger.

Tex Holland, executive director of the 600-member Lone Ranger Fan Club, defended the portrayal.

“I felt the Indians had their own language and in doing so, anyone learning the language is going to speak it broken, whether the person is from Japan or Mexico,” Holland said. “I did not look down on him.

All of us thought that’s the way the Indians at that time communicated with us. Did we speak Indian fluently? We’d speak it broken it too.”

Holland and his fellow fans, however, were taken aback by Depp’s new look.

“Yuck. I can’t believe that he’s wearing a crow on his head. And he’s looking like

The Philadelphia-born Hemsley first played the blustering black Harlem businessman on CBS’s “All in the Family” before he was spun off onto “The Jeffersons,” which in 11 seasons from 1975 to 1985 became one of TV’s most successful sitcoms — particularly noteworthy with its mostly black cast.

With the gospel-style theme song of “Movin’ On Up,” the hit show depicted the wealthy former neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker in Queens as they made their way on New York’s Upper East Side.

Hemsley and the Jeffersons (Isabel Sanford played his wife) often dealt with contemporary issues of racism, but more frequently reveled in the sitcom archetype of a shorttempered, opinionated patriarch trying, often unsuccessfully to control his family.

Hemsley’s feisty, diminutive father with an exaggerated strut was a kind of black corollary to Archie Bunker — a stubbor n, high-strung man who had a deep dislike for whites (his favorite word for them was honkies). Yet unlike the blue-collar Bunker, played by Carroll O’Connor, he was a successful businessman whose was as rich as he

was crass. His wife, Weezie, was often his foil — yet provided plenty of zingers as well.

Despite the character’s many faults — moneydriven, prejudiced, temperamental, a boor — Hemsley managed to make the character endearing as well, part of the reason it stayed on the air for so long. His performance was Emmy and Golden Globe nominated.

Sher man Alexander Hemsley, though, was far less feisty. The son of a printing press-working father and a factory-working mother, Hemsley served in the Air Force and worked for eight years as a clerk for the Postal Service.

Having studied acting as an adolescent at the Philadelphia Academy of Dramatic Arts, he began acting in New York workshops and theater companies, including the Negro Ensemble Company. For years, he kept his job at the post office while acting at night, before transitioning to acting full time.

He made his Broadway debut in 1970’s “Purlie,” a musical adaptation of Ossie Davis’ Jim Crow-era play “Purlie Victorious.”

(Hemsley would later star in a 1981 made-for -TV

in South Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Gustavo Castillo officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012, from 8 a.m., until after the services.

Juventino “Tino” Alfredo Portillo was born on Jan. 25, 1954, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Diego and Maria Benita (Saenz) Portillo. Tino had a great sense of humor and was a great father. Known as a great friend to all who knew him, Tino was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved his pet poodle, WaWa’s, dearly. Greatly changing his life and knowing Christ was one of Tino’s proudest accomplishments.

Salmos 91 was T ino’s favorite Psalm. He became a mentor and brought many lives to Christ. Tino was a father figure to many and a proud professional musician. He and his wife Silvia are founding members of Taber naculo De

Gracia Church along with the Rev. Gustavo Castillo.

Being reunited in heaven again with Tino are his parents Diego and Maria Portillo; and brothers, Jose Portillo and Ramon Portillo.

Those left to cherish Tino’s memory are his wife Silvia Portillo, of the family home; children, Anthony and his wife Kessia, Rebecca, Diego, Carlitos, Juventino Jr. and his companion Marbella, Jose, Ramon, Maria, Yvonne and her companion Ricardo, and Denise and her companion, Emmanuel; brother Jesus Portillo; sisters, Maria Portillo de Trevizo and Nicolasa Portillo de Dominguez; 17 grandchildren; a greatgrandson; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend Fabian Romero; who was always more than a friend, always by his side.

Jesus Casas, Lorenzo Morales, Fabian Romero, Ricardo Chavez, Emmanuel Arias and Rito Roman are

some type of medicine man,” Holland said. “Disney chose (Depp) for one thing: box office draw.”

Reportedly costing more than $200 million, plus yet-to-be-added marketing costs, Disney’s Lone Ranger is the type of film that can make or break a studio’s summer. It’s already been plagued with budget woes.

The movie’s release date in 2013 was recently pushed back a month.

Back on Suquamish land, Ross doesn’t mind having Depp as Tonto. In fact, the 36-year -old said he would have been more troubled had a Native American taken the role, knowing its history.

But he’s worried the movie, which certainly will attract a large audience, will cement a stereotype for years to come because Hollywood doesn’t make many movies with Native American protagonists. The popular ones stick in people’s minds.

The first Lone Ranger did that, as did Dances with Wolves decades later, said Ross, an attorney who also writes a column for Indian Country Today.

“I’m not sure how much redefining I’m going to expect, not sure how much of the movie will be something I can show my son,” he said.

Sherman Hemsley dies at 74

Everett’s films credits included “The Jigsaw Murders,” “The Firechasers” and director Gus Van Sant’s remake of “Psycho.”

Everett was born Raymon Lee Cramton in South Bend, Ind., and graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a contract player with MGM.

Elsewhere, the Comanche people of Oklahoma made Depp, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, an honorary member.

American Indians aren’t the only ones conflicted about the character of Tonto, which means “dumb” in Spanish. For Mexican Americans who grew up in the Southwest, the character draws up memories of one of the first dark-skinned heroes in popular culture and anger over a white man calling a brown-skinned person “dumb,” said Rosa-Linda Fregoso, author of Bronze Screen: Chicana and Chicano Film Culture and a Latino Studies professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

In fact, Tonto’s character has historically been called “Toro,” which means “bull,” in Spanish-language versions of early films, and Spanish language stories about Depp’s role in the new film refers to his character as “Toro.”

Disney representatives declined to comment, but Depp has said the film will be a “sort of rock ‘n’ roll version of the Lone Ranger” with his Tonto offering a dif ferent take from the 1950s show.

The 1950s portrayal of Tonto by Jay Silverheels, a Canadian Mohawk First

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Juventino Portillo

Juventino “Tino” Portillo, 58, of Roswell, entered his eternal heavenly home on Monday, July 23, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas.

A prayer vigil will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, in AndersonBethany Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home, with burial to follow

version of “Purlie,” as well.) It was while touring the show that Hemsley was approached by Norman Lear about playing a character on the sitcom that would become “All in the Family.”

Hemsley joined the show in 1973, immediately catapulting himself from an obscure theater actor to a hit character on the enormously popular show. Two years later, “The Jeffersons” was spun off.

After “The Jeffersons” was abruptly cancelled, Hemsley starred in the sitcom “Amen” as a fiery Philadelphia church deacon, Er nest Frye. The show latest five years, running 1986 to 1991.

Hemsley frequently turned up as a guest on sitcoms like “Family Matters,” “The Hughleys” and even, in a voice role, “Family Guy.” He twice reprised George Jefferson, appearing as his famous character on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and, in 2011, on “House of Payne.”

Hemsley, whose films include 1979’s “Love at First Bite,” 1987’s “Stewardess School” and 1987’s “Ghost Fever,” released an album, “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” in 1989.

serving as pallbearers.

Jesus Casas Jr., Angel Casas and Larry Mendoza will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The Portillo family would like to especially thank the Rev. Gustavo Castillo for going out of his way to be by our family’s side in this time of need without hesitation.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories in the online register book at andersonbethany.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Anthony Barreras

Arrangements are pending for Anthony Barreras, 27, of Roswell, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. He passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

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DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago my husband and I were having an argument. He stormed out of the house and was killed in a wreck while talking to his brother on his cellphone.

His family blames me for arguing with him. While I feel sad that the last thing we did was argue, I feel his brother should shoulder some of the blame because he was on the cellphone with him, which is illegal in our state.

Luckily, no one else was hurt in the crash, but I am very hurt that “John’s”

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LEYTIV OLOINT Ans: Yesterday’s

Family Circus

DEAR OUT OF TUNE: It is in neither of your best interests for you to continue lying to him because the truth will come to light eventually. He is not the person you dated for 16 years, so let him pursue his dream. The odds of a 53-year-old man becoming an overnight national sensation are long, but after 31 years of misery with his ex, if he can enjoy some success on the local level, please don’t begrudge him.

HINTS

Beetle Bailey

FROM HELOISE

KING FEATURES SYNDICATE

©2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CLUHM

he is interested in pursuing a singing career.

I dated a musician for 16 years and I do not want a relationship with another one. I’m pretending to be supportive because I don’t want to be another woman telling him what to do or stifling his dreams. Inside I am dreading it. I become physically ill when I think of losing another man to music.

On the other hand, I can’t imagine my life without him. Should I continue to pretend to support him and hope he fails, or let him know that I don’t want to be with a musician?

OUT OF TUNE IN DAYTON, OHIO

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

(Answers tomorrow) TOKEN WALLOP PIGSTY Jumbles: MONTH Answer: After finally finishing the mural, the artist wanted to do this — PAINT THE TOWN

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

Dear Readers: Kids can get into some mischief or trouble in the BATHROOM. Even adults need to be mindful.

Here are some hints from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for keeping your bathroom safe and guest-friendly! * All medications should be labeled and in childproof containers in a cabinet, drawer or closet. * Rugs in the bathroom are a great idea for preventing slipping on tile or linoleum. * Keep all electronics, such as curling irons, electric razors and even hair dryers, unplugged and put away safely out of reach of moisture or kids. * Make sure you have a bathmat or grab bar. This is for you, any guests who may shower and children. Slipping in the shower is no fun at all!

For more safety hints, you can visit the CPSC’s website at www.cpsc.gov or call 800-6382772. Stay safe and slip-free!

Heloise

P.S. Take a good inventory of the bathroom and see if you can spot any problem areas. You might be shocked.

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Dear Heloise: The best advice I got was from my grandmother. Back then, we did “spring-cleaning” — rolled up the rugs and took them out for a “beating,” cleaned all the windows inside, flipped mattresses and cleaned out cupboards, etc.

We would always hear Grandma mumbling under her breath, “You fight dirt all your life, then they bury you in it.” So, I quit “fighting it.” We have so many work-saving hints from your articles that it isn’t necessary anymore.

Ginger D. in San Antonio How true! My mother said the same thing: “Clean, dust, scrub, sweep, and the last thing they do is throw a shovelful of dirt in your face!”

Heloise

Blondie

Dilbert

For Better or For Worse

Garfield

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Dear Heloise: I read in your column about a woman who writes on sticky notes the things she needs help with during social events she’s hosting.

Her guests can pick from the notes what to help her with.

I tried this last weekend, and it worked FABULOUSLY! It made the day so much more enjoyable for me, and my friends actually appreciated being able to help!

There’s a downside, though. A couple of gals said that now that I ask for help, I can do these brunches more often!

Wendy R., Lake Forest, Calif.

Don’t you say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Heloise

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The Wizard of Id

Dear Readers: If an electrical outlet in your home is not working, try this hint.

Before going to the breaker box, plug an appliance that makes noise into the outlet you’re wondering about, such as a hair dryer, razor or blender. Once you flip the switch, you will know you flipped the right one when you hear the appliance running.

Heloise

Hagar the Horrible

Snuffy Smith

Zits

Roswell Daily Record

FINANCIAL Thursday, July 26, 2012 B5 Small Business Majority breaks away from the pack Boeing 2nd quarter net Roswell Daily Record

NEW YORK (AP) — When John Arensmeyer owned a high-tech company, he did not feel that the organizations that lobbied on behalf of small business really represented him — or many other business owners.

“They put forth a monolithic view of what small business wants,” says Arensmeyer. “I felt they were overly partisan and overly ideological and didn’t really look pragmatically at what small businesses need. So I felt there was an opportunity and a need for a new voice.”

In 2005, Arensmeyer founded Small Business Majority, a group that now has 8,000 business people nationwide in its network.

Like other lobbying groups, Small Business Majority takes positions on issues including tax and regulation. But it doesn’t follow the pack. Arensmeyer’s group supported President Barack Obama’s overhaul of the health care system — a stark contrast to the National Federation of Independent Business, which unsuccessfully argued against the law before the Supreme Court.

“Policy makers need to listen to different voices because there are a variety of small businesses out there,” Arensmeyer says.

“One of the things we’re trying to do is be somewhat of an aggregator of some of those voices.” spoke Arensmeyer recently with The Associated Press. Here are excerpts, edited for clarity and brevity: Q. How is Small Business Majority different from other small business groups?

A. Most small-business owners are pragmatic, the vast majority. Some are ideological on the right,

some are ideological on the left. The fact is, most smallbusiness owners, as I did when I ran my business, get up in the morning and worry about payroll, worry about putting out a good product, worry about their customers, worry about all the bumps in the road. I felt that on many issues, the business organizations took very ideological, sort of blanket positions. For instance, all government is bad, or all government regulation is bad. That’s not the way most small-business owners think.

Q. When you say that small-business owners don’t take blanket positions, how do you know that?

A. We’ve done extensive polling over the last five, six, seven years. When I started the business, it was a feeling I had but it’s been validated by polling.

Q. What did you see in the health care law that made you support it?

A. The starting point is that the existing system is completely broken, so it’s hard to imagine anything worse than the status quo.

That’s an important start-

ing point because you have to be open to look at a variety of different solutions.

We know that cost is the biggest consideration for small businesses. And so we were obviously looking for ways that the law could bring down costs, whether it was something specific for small businesses like tax credits, or the health insurance exchanges, which will enable small businesses to have the same kind of bargaining power as big businesses and offer their employees the same level of choice.

Small businesses pay 18 percent more than big businesses for the same coverage.

Q. What is another issue that Small Business Majority has a different stand on?

A. Another example is clean energy. Clean energy is a huge economic engine for this country, for big and small businesses, and yet the policies that certain groups push seem to be supported only by traditional fossil fuel companies — not even all big businesses, much less any small businesses. So again,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal government is projecting the record drought gripping half the U.S. will help push food prices up by 3 percent to 4 percent next year.

Figures released by the

U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday show that beef prices are expected to see the biggest jump at 4 percent to 5 percent.

Dairy product prices are expected to climb 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent. And

poultry prices are expected to rise 3 percent to 4 percent.

USDA economist Richard Volpe says these are the agency’s first food price projections to factor in the drought. Cor n, soybean

income up; raises outlook

it was an example of groups stating a business position, calling it good for small business, and really only reflecting a narrow segment of the big business community.

Q. Who would be better for business, Romney or Obama?

A. We don’t take a position on any campaign. We have, generally speaking, been pleased with the Obama’s administration’s focus on some key issues that we think are important for small business, like getting the health care law passed, like having a very robust clean energy focus and an economic plan.

Like, the fact that he is focused on small business needs with various tax cuts, 18 that he cites, for small business. Generally, I think the Small Business Administration is functioning well today — but the SBA is not the solution for every small business owner.

AP Photo

John Arensmeyer, CEO of Small-Business Majority, an advocacy group for small business owners, poses for a portrait at the Small Business Majority office in Washington, on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

percent, while revenue in the commercial airplane division jumped 34 percent.

NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing Co. posted a surprise improvement in second-quarter net income Wednesday as demand for passenger jets thrived and its defense business held its own.

The maker of the 737 aircraft and F-18 fighter jets also raised its earnings forecast for the year, suggesting demand for new planes could insulate it from the sluggish global economic environment.

Boeing’s 3-percent profit increase handily beat forecasts from Wall Street analysts, who worried that sales in Boeing’s defense unit would fall amid lower defense spending in the U.S. and Europe. Boeing said that it was reining in costs to prevent revenue in the segment that produces Chinook helicopters and F-18s from being hit.

Boeing, which is based in Chicago, reported net income of $967 million, or $1.27 per share, for the April-June period compared with $941 million, or $1.25 per share, a year earlier.

Revenue jumped 21 percent to $20 billion from $16.54 billion a year ago.

Defense revenue rose 7

Q. From your vantage point, what are business owners’ biggest concerns?

A. We’ve asked this question in national and state polls for the last couple of years. Costs and the lack of customers always rank up there in the high 30 percent and 40 percent range.

We ask them to name their top two concerns. Taxes and regulations are much less of a concern. Regulations have come in 13, 14, 16 percent. We’re not saying that small businesses don’t care about regulation, and obviously, some businesses care about them more than others. Small businesses are much more concerned about their customers and about having enough money flowing in the economy to buy their products and services.

Boeing’s defense unit is vulnerable to potentially severe military spending cuts in January. The cuts will be automatic unless Congress agrees to alternatives for cutting the deficit. The military would face $492 billion in cuts over a decade, with domestic spending reduced by another $492 billion over 10 years.

Boeing’s commercial airplane unit, meanwhile, is speeding production and deliveries of its new 787. That will move planes that have been mostly finished, but undelivered, out of inventory and turn them into cash. Boeing is also booking firm orders for its new 737 Max, a redesigned version of the model.

For all of 2012, Boeing Co. now expects to earn $4.40 to $4.60 per share, up from a previous forecast of $4.15 to $4.35 per share. Analysts estimate full-year ear nings of $4.57 per share.

USDA says drought will push up food prices next year

CATTLE/HOGS

NEW YORK(AP) - Cattle/hogs futures on the Chicago Merchantile Exchange Friday: Open high

low

settle

CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Aug 12 118.57 118.75 117.57 117.95 Oct 12 123.10 123.30 122.35 122.92 Dec 12 126.17 126.65 125.52 126.05 Feb 13 129.10 129.60 128.67 129.25 Apr 13 132.00 132.75 131.80 132.22 Jun 13 129.70 130.05 129.35 129.60 Aug 13 129.90 129.90 129.90 129.90 Oct 13 134.00 Dec 13 134.75 Last spot N/A Est. sales 6660. Tue’s Sales: 45,562 Tue’s open int: 302335, off -3181 FEEDER CATTLE 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Aug 12 135.85 136.55 134.67 134.67 Sep 12 139.57 139.95 137.35 137.37 Oct 12 141.47 141.90 139.22 139.50 Nov 12 142.25 142.92 141.40 141.70 Jan 13 145.50 146.00 144.45 144.47 Mar 13 148.50 148.75 147.40 148.00 Apr 13 150.50 151.00 149.25 151.00 May 13 151.50 151.50 150.00 150.00 Last spot N/A Est. sales 1283. Tue’s Sales: 9,142 Tue’s open int: 35857, off -411 HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Aug 12 93.30 94.95 93.15 94.55 Oct 12 78.37 80.77 78.32 80.20 Dec 12 75.80 78.05 75.77 77.85 Feb 13 81.20 82.30 81.20 82.30 Apr 13 85.90 86.37 85.60 86.25 May 13 91.45 92.20 91.45 92.20 Jun 13 94.45 95.60 94.45 95.40 Jul 13 94.20 95.00 94.20 95.00 Aug 13 94.20 94.60 94.20 94.60 Oct 13 85.45 85.50 85.20 85.40 Dec 13 84.00 84.00 82.75 83.10 Last spot N/A Est. sales 7144. Tue’s Sales: 35,451 Tue’s open int: 217979, off -3502

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COTTON

NEW YORK(AP) - Cotton No. 2 futures on the N.Y. Cotton Exchange Friday: Open high

low settle

COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Oct 12 70.59 70.82 68.95 69.10 Dec 12 71.36 71.70 69.40 69.51 Mar 13 72.00 72.32 70.34 70.40 May 13 72.52 73.05 71.28 71.30 Jul 13 73.50 74.02 72.14 72.23 Sep 13 75.38 Oct 13 74.19 Dec 13 77.00 77.12 75.31 75.38 Mar 14 75.29 May 14 74.82 Jul 14 74.82 Oct 14 74.67 Dec 14 74.67 Mar 15 74.67 May 15 74.67 Last spot N/A Est. sales 17521. Tue’s Sales: 16,549 Tue’s open int: 174180, up +576

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GRAINS

CHICAGO(AP) - Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday: Open high

low

settle

WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Sep 12 882ø 909 862ø 903ü Dec 12 891ø 919ø 872ø 915 Mar 13 888ø 914fl 870ü 910 May 13 869 898fl 852fl 890ø Jul 13 798ø 827ü 788 812fl Sep 13 812ø 818ø 808 809ü Dec 13 803fl 831 803ø 817ø

chg.

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OIL/GASOLINE/NG

NEW YORK(AP) - Trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Friday: Open high

low

settle

chg.

LIGHT SWEET CRUDE 1,000 bbl.- dollars per bbl.

Sep 12 88.20 89.36 86.84 88.97 +.47 Oct 12 88.40 89.64 87.14 89.25 +.47 Nov 12 88.65 89.96 87.50 89.57 +.49 Dec 12 89.00 90.34 87.84 89.94 +.51 Jan 13 89.69 90.52 88.25 90.31 +.52 Feb 13 89.63 90.87 88.66 90.60 +.54 Mar 13 89.92 91.03 88.85 90.81 +.55 Apr 13 90.36 91.02 89.34 90.95 +.57 May 13 91.13 91.13 91.04 91.04 +.58 Jun 13 90.48 91.34 89.21 91.07 +.59 Jul 13 90.37 91.37 90.37 91.05 +.60 Aug 13 90.87 91.19 90.62 90.97 +.62 Sep 13 90.87 +.65 Oct 13 90.74 +.69 Nov 13 90.62 +.73 Dec 13 89.20 90.73 88.75 90.51 +.78 Jan 14 90.31 +.80 Feb 14 90.10 +.82 Mar 14 89.91 +.85 Apr 14 89.72 +.88 May 14 89.56 +.91 Jun 14 88.47 89.39 88.47 89.39 +.94 Jul 14 89.19 +.96 Aug 14 89.02 +.98 Sep 14 88.01 88.87 88.01 88.87 +1.01 Oct 14 88.76 +1.03 Last spot N/A Est. sales 478880. Tue’s Sales: 496,638 Tue’s open int: 1396392, up +41026 NY HARBOR GAS BLEND 42,000 gallons- dollars per gallon Aug 12 2.8031 2.8095 2.7298 2.7929 -.0319 Sep 12 2.7089 2.7258 2.6551 2.7162 -.0096 Oct 12 2.5266 2.5598 2.4905 2.5522 +.0067 Nov 12 2.4836 2.5155 2.4533 2.5135 +.0156 Dec 12 2.4673 2.4985 2.4343 2.4921 +.0160 Jan 13 2.4550 2.4894 2.4304 2.4863 +.0159 Feb 13 2.4741 2.4926 2.4690 2.4926 +.0164 Mar 13 2.4924 2.5103 2.4650 2.5086 +.0169 Apr 13 2.6076 2.6523 2.6076 2.6523 +.0168 May 13 2.6423 +.0173

and other commodity prices are soaring.

Meat and poultry are the most affected because feed prices represent the biggest part of their cost of production. Processed food prices are less affected.

Jun 13 2.6179 Jul 13 2.5876 Aug 13 2.5546 Sep 13 2.5196 Oct 13 2.3916 Nov 13 2.3726 Dec 13 2.3500 2.3651 2.3500 2.3651 Jan 14 2.3672 Feb 14 2.3762 Mar 14 2.3872 Apr 14 2.5172 May 14 2.5167 Jun 14 2.5027 Jul 14 2.4847 Aug 14 2.4682 Sep 14 2.4422 Oct 14 2.3172 Last spot N/A Est. sales 172496. Tue’s Sales: 153,825 Tue’s open int: 268983, off -1174 NATURAL GAS 10,000 mm btu’s, $ per mm btu Aug 12 3.174 3.178 3.050 3.070 Sep 12 3.160 3.167 3.036 3.052 Oct 12 3.163 3.172 3.050 3.064 Nov 12 3.284 3.305 3.193 3.217 Dec 12 3.510 3.535 3.440 3.464 Jan 13 3.642 3.644 3.567 3.591 Feb 13 3.658 3.665 3.580 3.601 Mar 13 3.615 3.622 3.549 3.568 Apr 13 3.570 3.572 3.514 3.537 May 13 3.564 3.588 3.540 3.557 Jun 13 3.596 3.618 3.575 3.593 Jul 13 3.636 3.658 3.615 3.635 Aug 13 3.658 3.679 3.640 3.657 Sep 13 3.658 3.683 3.651 3.662 Oct 13 3.697 3.721 3.678 3.697 Nov 13 3.802 3.819 3.802 3.811 Dec 13 4.006 4.022 3.995 4.014 Jan 14 4.127 4.132 4.097 4.124 Feb 14 4.090 4.109 4.090 4.109 Mar 14 4.034 4.045 4.033 4.045 Apr 14 3.862 3.901 3.862 3.901 May 14 3.908 3.916 3.908 3.916 Jun 14 3.934 3.941 3.933 3.941 Jul 14 3.981 Aug 14 3.970 4.000 3.970 4.000 Last spot N/A Est. sales 360702. Tue’s Sales: 376,133 Tue’s open int: 1125808, off -1168

METALS

NEW YORK (AP) _ Spot nonferrous metal prices Wed. Aluminum -$0.8345 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Copper -$3.3546 Cathode full plate, LME. Copper $3.3750 N.Y. Merc spot Wed. Lead - $1840.50 metric ton, London Metal Exch.

Zinc - $0.8164 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Gold - $1601.00 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Gold - $1608.00 troy oz., NY Merc spot Wed. Silver - $27.280 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Silver - $27.445 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Wed. Platinum -$1400.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).

Platinum -$1395.10 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Wed. n.q.-not quoted n.a.-not available r-revised

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LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

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Last 12,676.05 4,934.00 481.08 7,607.56 2,313.40 2,854.24 1,337.89 13,980.87 769.31

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Organizers display SKorea flag instead of NKorea

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — London Olympic organizers mistakenly displayed the South Korean flag on a jumbo screen instead of North Korea’s before a women’s soccer match Wednesday, prompting the North Koreans to refuse to take the field for nearly an hour.

The flag flap began during player introductions when a North Korean player was introduced along with a shot of the South Korean flag.

The match against Colombia was delayed for more than an hour, and organizers apologized for the error.

“If this matter couldn’t have been resolved, then I thought going on is nonsense,” coach Sin Ui Gun said through an interpreter after North Korea won 2-0. “We were angry because our players were introduced as if they were from South Korea, which may affect us very greatly as you might know.”

The coach said the organizers corrected the mix-up, although it took some time.

Large images of the North Korea flag were put up on both stadium jumbo screens during the delay and the players finally came out.

The team manager refused to have the coach respond to a question of what North

GARAGE SALES

002. Northeast

001. North

111 THREE Cross Fri. 7:30 Multi family sale. Lots of baby stuff, clothes, & misc.

3303 CHIQUITA Lane, Friday, 8am. Moving Sale.

712 E. Mathews Fri. & Sat. 7am-Noon Yard Sale

52 NORTH Sky Loop, Fri-Sat, 6am-11am.

209 CALLE Del Sol, Sat., 7am-? Aquariums, tires, grill, bikes & lots of misc.

002. Northeast

501 MISSION Arch Drive, Friday only 7am-11am, furniture, couch, kitchen, toys, books, TV, kids clothes, other clothes. Lots of assorted!

821 TRAILING Heart Sat. 7:30 Multi family sale. Lots of womens/kids clothes, washer & dryer.

813 Swinging Spear Sat. 7-1 Lots of toys/kids books, oak shelf unit, exercise bike, clothes, lots of misc HUGE SALE! Tons of quality luggage. Office, furniture, quality clothes for all ages & more!

Benefiting The Roswell Refuge. The sale is giant & mostly indoor, 1215 N. Garden, just South of College, next to Culligan Water, Friday 8am-11am & Saturday 7am-11am.

504 Twin Diamond Sat. 7-12pm. 4 family yard sale.

Ping pong table, WII, baby clothes, toys, more misc.

1900-1902 E. Pineloge Fri. -Sun, 8-1pm, Huge sale storage clean out, lots of stuff, furniture, tires ect.

003. East

004. Southeast

604 E. Albuquerque, Thurs-Sat, 7am. 4 families: Furniture, clothes, shoes & much more.

5 BARLOW Fri. - Sun. 7-3 A little bit of everything.

005. South

2003 S. Adams, Fri-Sat. Women, men & girls clothes, misc., household & electronics.

2900 LARGO Dr. Fri. & Sat. 6am A/C, garage door, & misc. items.

006. Southwest 3103 TULANE Dr, Thurs-Sat, 7am-2pm.

3 family yard sale.

508 W. McGaffey, Thurs-Fri, 8am-? Bedroom set, baby items, toys & clothes.

INDOOR GARAGE Sale: Preparing to sale Grandma’s house. Lots of vintage things, furniture, dishes, figurines, assorted Christmas decor, vintage clothing, household items, costume jewelry, toys, etc.

Cash only. 1212 W. Deming, Fri-Sat, 7:30am-3pm.

Absolutely no sales before 7:30am!

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT No. CV-2011-00311 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, Plaintiff, vs.

KIM N. CASTRO; DANNY T. CASTRO; NOBEL/SYSCO FOOD SERVICES COMPANY; NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS fka State of New Mexico Department of Labor; GULF INDUSTRIES, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2012, at the hour of 11:45 a.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the south door of the Roswell Police Department, 128 West Second Street, Roswell, New Mexico, sell all the right, title and interest of the above-named Defendants in and to the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash. The property to be sold is located at 702 South Montana Avenue, Roswell, and is situate in Chaves County, New Mexico, and is particularly described as follows: LOT 9, OF NORTHWEST SUNSET REDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF ROSWELL, COUNTY OF CHAVES AND STATE OF NEW MEXICO, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL PLAT FILED IN THE CHAVES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE ON APRIL 20, 1954 AND RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLAT RECORDS, AT PAGE 12.

THE FOREGOING SALE will be made to satisfy a judgment rendered by the above Court in the above entitled and numbered cause on June 29, 2012, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the above described property. The Plaintiff's Judgment, which includes interest and costs, is $82,927.97 and the same bears interest at 10.00% per annum from December 31, 2011, to the date of sale. The amount of such interest to the date of sale will be $5,180.16.

The Plaintiff and/or its assignees has the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing.

The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the real property and improvements concerned with herein will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due. Plaintiff and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and zoning violations concerning the property, if any.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser at such sale shall take title to the above described real property subject to a one month right of redemption.

Electronically filed /s/ A.D. Jones A.D. Jones, Special Master P.O. Box 1180 Roswell, NM 88202-1180 (575) 622-8432

Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s reaction would have been to the incident.

The London organizers took the blame.

“Today ahead of the women’s football match at Hampden Park, the South Korean flag was shown on a big screen video package instead of the North Korean flag. Clearly that is a mistake,” organizers said. “We will apologize to the team and the National Olympic Committee and steps will be taken to ensure this does not happen again.”

The statement, however, included another gaffe: It failed to refer to the countries by their official Olympic names, causing organizers to reissue the statement using “Republic of Korea” and “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”

Commenting on the flap, the International Olympic Committee pointed to London officials.

“It’s a matter for the organizers,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams said.

The players walked past reporters after the match still in uniform without stopping.

Two were carrying flags — the correct North Korean one.

North Korea and South Korea are bitter rivals. The flag mix-up comes amid high tension on the Korean Peninsula following a North Korean long-range rocket launch in

006. Southwest

504 S. Hemlock, Saturday, 7am-? Love seat, computer monitors/keyboards & mouse, books, bikes, gun, dishes, toys, movies/DVDs, clothes, guitar, high chair, sleeping bags, household decor, queen comforter, coats, purses, shoes.

025. Lost and Found FOUND female Terrier on W. Gayle St. between Washington & Union. Call to identify, 575-317-7754 after 12pm.

INSTRUCTION

008. Northwest 3504 W. 8th, June 28th, 7am. Bunkbed, clothes, misc. household.

1009 N. Lea Ave Sat. 6am-noon Moving Sale!

Kitchen, bathroom, pics, books, clothes, shoes, dvd’s, everything must go.

901 N. Montana, Friday, 4pm-7pm. Gas dryer, kitchen table, China, towels, etc.

4608 Acacia Rd Fri. & Sat. Baby/adult clothes, furniture, home decor, toys, cellphone access., handheld Nintendos, HP mini laptop, tools much more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 015. Personals Special Notice

FOOD ADDICTS Anonymous 12 step fellowship offering freedom from eating disorders. Meetings Mondays & Fridays at 7pm.

For more information call 575-910-8178 or 575-910-8179

EMPLOYMENT

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Employment Opportunities Family Resource & Referral seeks energetic and self-motivated individuals to work in our After School Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

16 hours weekly. Must be at least 18 years old.

Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Please apply at 118 E. 4th Street or call 623-9438.

EOE. SOLITAIRE HOMES of Roswell is offering a position in sales. Applications are being accepted in person. No phone calls please.

4001 W. Second St. Roswell, NM 88201.

GOVT JOBS HS grads ages 17-34. Financial security, great benefits, paid training, 30 days vacation/yr, travel. Call Mon-Fri (800) 354-9627.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------Publish July 19, 26, 2012 INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROSWELL INTERNATIONAL AIR CENTER CITY OF ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO A.I.P. PROJECT NO. 3-35-0035-026-2012 City Bid No. ITB-13-010 RUNWAY 17-35 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION

Sealed bids for improvements to the Roswell InternaAir Center, A.I.P. Project No. tional 3-35-0035-026-2012 and City Bid No. ITB-13-010, will be received by the City of Roswell at the City Council meeting room in City Hall, 425 N. Richardson, Roswell, New Mexico 88201 until August 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. MDT and then opened and read aloud.

The work involved includes the following:

SCHEDULE I RUNWAY 17-35 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION

For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $25.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $75.00 for each set. There will be no refunds.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made payable to City of Roswell, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Roswell reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Roswell International Air Center on July 31, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00.

The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation).

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation.

CITY OF ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO CITY SEAL

/s/ DAVE KUNKO City Purchasing Director

Roswell Daily Record

April and repeated threats by Pyongyang to attack the South. Seoul and the U.S. have called the launch a cover for a test of banned long-range missile technology. North Korea says the rocket, which broke apart shortly after liftoff, was meant to put a satellite into orbit.

Wednesday’s match started 1 hour, 5 minutes late. Fans were confused at first, then turned to doing the wave and finally started booing as they became increasingly restless.

An announcement was eventually made over the public address system about 20 minutes after the scheduled 7:45 p.m. (1845 GMT; 2:45 p.m. EDT) kick off, apologizing for the delay and saying it “was due to an issue behind the scenes. We’re trying to resolve it and we’ll keep you updated.”

To pass more time, music was pumped from the speakers. Players from both teams finally emerged onto the field about 40 minutes after the match was supposed to begin.

The players warmed up again for 10 minutes before they returned inside the tunnel to be led out again for the national anthems.

“It was very difficult after the incident,” Colombia coach Ricardo Rozo said. “We had to wait and warm up again. It affected the mood because we were ready for the match.

“I’ve never had anything happen like this

045.

Employment Opportunities

GATEWAY CHRISTIAN Preschool is currently taking applications for part time teachers. We’re looking for Christian workers with high energy and good people skills who love children. A GED or higher is needed, and experience working with children is also a requirement. Apply at 1900 N. Sycamore, no phone calls please.

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE: DELIVERS merchandise to customer locations/job sites. Also handles, ships & prepares product for delivery. HS or equiv rqd. Must be 21 yrs old w/ a clean driving record. Email jobs@hermail.com or apply in person @ Hercules Industries, 1208 North Grand Ave, Roswell, NM 88201

045.

Employment Opportunities

DENTAL OFFICE: 1 part time position for front office and dental assisting duties.

Experience desired. Send resume to Dr. Glenn Mattlage, 100 S. Michigan.

DEAN BALDWIN Painting has an opening for a Ground Support Mechanic.

Must have automotive and aerial equipment mechanical experience: Hydraulic systems, computer systems, electrical systems, trouble shooting, ordering parts, Welding, maintaining maintenance records and some facility maintenance experience. Please send resume to teresac@deanbaldwinpainting.com or fax to 575-347-2589

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------Publish July 26, 2012

T-Mobile USA, ordered by Coal Creek, is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on an existing guyed lattice tower located northwest of corner of US 285 & Morgan St, Dexter, Chaves Co, NM. The new facility will consist of 6 panel antennas mounted at 220ft centerline height above ground level (AGL) on the 246ft 2in guyed tower (252ft 1 in overall height with existing antennas). Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 61120916-KJL c/o EBI Consulting, 11445 E Via Linda, Ste 2 #472, Scottsdale, AZ 84259, or via telephone at 510-221-1646.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Publish July 12, 19, 26, 2012 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Case No. D-504-CV-2012-00306

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., v.

Plaintiff,

BENNY M. MORALES, IF LIVING, IF DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR LEGATEES OF BENNY M. MORALES, DECEASED, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SUIT ON FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

STATE OF New Mexico to the above-named Defendants Benny M. Morales, if living, if deceased, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, or Legatees of Benny M. Morales, deceased, if any.

GREETINGS:

You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed a civil action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being to foreclose a mortgage on property located at 1202 W. Jaffa St., Roswell, NM 88203, Chaves County, New Mexico, said property being more particularly described as:

Lot 7 in Block 25 of MESA PARK ADDITION NO. 6, in the City of Roswell, County of Chaves and State of New Mexico, as shown on the Official Plat filed in the Chaves County Clerk’s Office on October 4, 1961 and recorded in Book C of Plat Records, at Page 160.

Unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the complaint in said cause on or before 30 days after the last publication date, judgment by default will be entered against you.

Respectfully Submitted, CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC

By:/s/LeNatria H. JuristElectronically Filed Elizabeth Mason Keya Koul LeNatria H. Jurist 20 First Plaza NW, Suite 602 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Telephone: (505) 848-9500 Fax: (505) 848-9516 Attorney for Plaintiff

WITNESS the Honorable FREDDIE J. ROMERO, DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, of the Fifth Judicial District Court, Chaves County, New Mexico, this 28th day of June, 2012.

Kennon Crowhurst CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: s/Janet Bloomer Deputy

NM00-00192_FC02

before, where a country can delay a match for an hour.”

Flag controversies aren’t new at the Olympics. At the 1992 Barcelona Games, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley from the Dream Team draped U.S. flags over their shoulders to hide a rival sponsor’s logo on their jackets when they received their gold medals.

At the 2010 Vancouver Games, the Australians displayed a flag with a boxing kangaroo — the mascot for the country’s team — in the athletes village, despite an International Olympic Committee rule that usually only permits official national flags to be displayed. The IOC eventually relented.

In 2000, sprinter Cathy Freeman caused a stir when she took a victory lap after winning the 400-meter final at the Sydney Games draped in the Aboriginal flag, which was not recognized as an official national flag by the IOC. Also in 2000, North and South Korean athletes marched together at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics under the unified Korea flag, sparking a standing ovation. But with relations deteriorating in the years since, each country insists on a separate flag.

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, 52 University Blvd. P.O. Box 6000, Roswell, NM 88202-6000, hereby: Request for Sealed Bid No. 414-13 American Heart Association Material

Bid submittal deadline is 2:00 P.M. MT (Mountain Time), Thursday, 09 August 2012 at the office of the Purchasing Agent-Stephen H. Watters; the Purchasing Department may be contacted at 575-624-7127 or email: stephen.watters@roswell.enmu.edu. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Fireplace Conference Room (Rm 102) in the Campus Union Building. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bidders are invited to submit bids for provision of the materials listed in the bid form.

Scope of Work includes but is not limited to the following: American Heart Association Materials as detailed in the Invitation for Bid.

Bidders may request the Invitation for Bid with specifications from the Purchasing Department via phone call or email (contact information above). The Bid package can either be forwarded by mail (hardcopy) or can be attached to an email (for e-copy, bidders must provide an email address).

ENMU-R reserves the right (1) to award bid(s) received individually or in whole: (2) to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, (3) to waive any or all technicalities or irregularities in the bid(s) and (4) to accept the bid(s) that is deemed most advantageous to the University.

Failure to submit requested information/documentation or the submission of incorrect information/documentation may result in disqualification of the bid.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Publish July 19, 26, 2012 INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROSWELL INTERNATIONAL AIR CENTER CITY OF ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO A.I.P. PROJECT NO. 3-35-0035-026-2012 City Bid No. ITB-13-009

Sealed bids for improvements to the Roswell InternaAir Center, A.I.P. Project No. tional 3-35-0035-026-2012 and City Bid No. ITB-13-009, will be received by the City of Roswell at the City Council meeting room in City Hall at Roswell, New Mexico until August 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. MDT and then opened and read aloud.

The work involved includes the following:

SCHEDULE I REHABILITATE ASPHALT IN TAXIWAY C (SOUTH OF RUNWAY 12/30) (50’ X 1,680’)

SCHEDULE II REHABILITATE ASPHALT SHOULDERS ALONG SIDE OF TAXIWAY C (NORTH OF RUNWAY 12/30) (50’ X 430’)

For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $100.00 for each set. There will be no refunds.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made payable to City of Roswell, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of schedule I and II. The City of Roswell reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of one-hundred twenty (120) days from the opening thereof.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Roswell International Air Center on July 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00.

The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation).

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation.

CITY OF ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO

CITY SEAL

/s/ DAVE KUNKO City Purchasing Director

Roswell Daily Record 045.

Employment Opportunities

FRESENIUS MEDICAL Care/Southeastern New Mexico Kidney Center is seeking RNs. Full benefits, 401K, medical, vision, dental. PTO after 6 months.

Other company benefits.

Open Mon-Sat. Off Sundays.12 hour shifts. Competitive pay. Apply online at SMCNA.COM. LOCAL VENDING Company is seeking a full time Route Sales Driver.

Must have a clean driving record. No CDL required.

Job requires heavy lifting, must be self-motivated.

Must pass background check and driving record.

Apply at Workforce Connection Center.

L&F DISTRIBUTORS Class A CDL Drivers For Roswell, NM Area Qualified applicant must have good driving record.

Current commercial license preferable. Previous experience delivering product a plus. Good communication and customer service skills.

Interested applicants apply at: L&F Distributors 2200 North Atkinson Roswell, NM 88201 575-622-0380 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Opportunities FRESENIUS MEDICAL Care/Southeastern New Mexico Kidney Center is seeking a PCT. Full benefits, 401k, medical, vision, dental. PTO after 6 months.

Other company benefits.

Open Mon-Sat. Off Sundays.12 hour shifts. Competitive pay. Apply online at SMCNA.COM.

FULL TIME office help needed for a busy and growing company. Applicant must have computer experience, knowledge of office procedures, strong basic math and spelling skills, honest, and dependable.

Duties will include answering phones, working with time cards, posting, typing miscellaneous reports, filing, and many other duties that may turn up. Please send resume to PO Box 1897 Unit #312, Roswell, NM 88202.

AMERIPRIDE LINEN and Apparel Requisition #104895 Customer Service Representative Application open from July 13, 2012 to August 13, 2012. High School Diploma/GED, experience with route sales desired, ability to work directly with customers, build relationship with customers by providing resolutions to problems and complaints, clean driving record, ability to lift 50 lbs and pass a Department of Transportation drug test and physical. Competitive salary and benefits.

Application must be filled out online at careerbuilders.com EOE EMPLOYEE

045.

Employment Opportunities

Avon, Buy/Sell. Become Ind. Sales Rep $10 to start Sandy 317-5079 ISR EXPERIENCED PUMPER Artesia, NM. 5 wells, $1500/mo. Resume or email: 970-927-3862

frontdesk@crystalriveroil.com

THE ROSWELL Daily Record is now accepting applications for the position of: OUTSIDE SALES The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service skills, superior organizational skills a self-starter and strong work ethic. Bilingual preferred.

Experience or background in advertising also helpful.

Must be computer literate.

This is a full time position.

Interested Applicants please send resume & references to: ROSWELL DAILY RECORD Attn: Vonnie Fischer, 2301 N. Main, Roswell, NM 88201 or e-mail to: addirector@rdrnews.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

PUT GRAPHICS IN YOUR AD! ADD A PICTURE OF YOUR PET, YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CAR, YOUR COMPANY’S LOGO!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

3 LINES OR LESS . . . ONLY $ 68 9 NO REFUNDS • Published 6 Consecutive Days

• Ads posted online at no extra cost

(includes tax)

MAIL AD WITH PAYMENT OR FAX WITH CREDIT CARD NUMBER Call (575) 622-7710 #45 --- 625-0421 Fax 2301 N. Main TO BUY-SELL-RENT-TRADE ANY AND EVERYTHING

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Personal Advertising totaling less than $20 will not be billed on an open account, unless the advertiser already has a history of good credit with us. Visa, Master Card & Discover are accepted as prepayment. There will be no refunds or credit on prepaid cancellations. All individuals who are not in our retail trade zone must prepay their advertising.

All new commercial accounts must have a standard application for credit on file. If we do not have an approved credit application on file, the advertising must be charged on a credit card until credit is approved.

Garage sale ads must be placed in person. We will NOT accept garage sale ads over phone, e-mail, or fax.

CORRECTING AN ERROR — You are responsible for checking your ad the first day it appears in the paper. In the event of an error, call the Classified Department immediately for correction. THE ROSWELL DAILY RECORD WILL ONLY ALLOW ONE ADDITIONAL DAY FOR INCORRECT INSERTIONS.

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045.

Employment Opportunities Planning and Zoning Director

Chaves County, Roswell, New Mexico is currently seeking an experienced Planning and Zoning Director. This is an at-will, appointed position which reports to the Public Works Director and is responsible for planning, development, enforcement and administration of flood plains, zoning, and subdivision regulations, serves as administrator for P&Z boards and the Public Lands Advisory Committee.

Supervises the Building Inspector and the Codes Enforcement Officer and is responsible for rural addressing within the County. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in urban planning, engineering or related field plus five years related experience in a related area, three of which include high level supervisory or administrative capacity which includes knowledge of mapping, surveying, engineering, land use planning, zoning, building codes, and subdivisions. Applicant must reside in Chaves County or be willing to relocate, as a condition of employment.

Salary commensurate with experience ($50,000-$60,000).

Chaves County offers a competitive benefit package consisting of a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, health, life, vision and dental insurances. Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to pre-employment post-offer drug testing. Required application forms are available at the County's Job Posting Board located in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or by accessing the web site at www.co.chaves.nm.us.

Applications may be returned to the County Manager's Suite #180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1 St. Mary's PL, Roswell, NM 88203 or mailed by closing date to Human Resources, PO Box 1817, Roswell, NM 88202-1817.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM, Friday, August 3, 2012.

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STUDIO 101 Hair Salon has two booths for rent.

Please call 910-0230 or 626-5207 for more info.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-886-7324.

SEEKING OFFICE person, 1pos. open. Apply in person 1015 S. Main, GED or diploma required.

No Phone Calls Please.

Looking for a challenging field where you can grow your skills and knowledge and gain the satisfaction of helping others in need all while earning a competitive salary and benefits? If so, this is the position for you.

Please send resumes to jobs@jjhc.org. A bachelor’s degree is required for this position.

SMALLER OFFICE: Receptionist/Support Staff with typewriter typing skills, basic computer knowledge, and basic bookkeeping skills. Good working conditions in small office.

Pay will be commensurate with qualifications. Please send resume to PO Box 1897 Unit 313, Roswell, NM 88202.

Electrician/Journeyman or apprentice. Experience needed. 575-734-5111

HELP OTHERS, work at home, flexible hours, on the job training. Call Brian 505-863-2645.

TEMPORARY PART Time Maintenance position.

Apply at Saddle Creek Apartments, 1901 S. Sunset. No phone calls, please.

FRED LOYA Insurance is hiring bilingual customer service representative.

Please apply at 2601-B N Main St.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL Assistant/EMT’s for Chaves County Detention Center.

Afternoon & night shift, part time or full time. Good pay and flexibility. Call 575-627-4322 during business hours or fax resume to 627-4300.

Needed Immediately, part time janitorial helper, good pay 622-3314

COMFORT KEEPERS In-Home care agency is seeking mature, dependable people to fill open positions caring for the elderly, seniors and those recovering from illness in Roswell and Artesia. We provide services such as; preparing meals, housekeeping, personal care and errands/shopping, and other needed care services for our clients. If you would like to work with our clients then we want to hear from you. Applicants must have very neat appearance, possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Experience in Caregiving or CNA experience a plus. Stop by our office at 1410 S Main, Roswell, NM or 502 W Texas Ste C, Artesia, NM to apply. Visit us on the web at www.comfortkeepers.com NEWSROOM POSITIONS OPEN The Daily Times in Farmington, N.M., is the largest media entity in the Four Corners area. We are anticipating several newsroom openings in the coming month, including: City Editor: We’re looking for an experienced editor who is a whiz with AP style guidelines and good grammar skills, has a proven ability to work with reporters on assignments and time management, and preferably someone with good design and pagination skills.

Reporters: We’re anticipating at least two reporter positions being available for hire, so we’re looking for writers with proven experience and a journalism background. Assignment beats are yet to be determined.

IT part-timer: We’re interested in hiring someone on a part-time basis to meet our IT needs, with a strong interest and ability in online/digital operations, including building links, attractions, projects, etc., on our web pages.

HELP DESK SUPPORT Temp position Responsibilities • Provide first-level contact and problem resolution for all users with hardware, software and application problems.

• Perform maintenance on Hardware and Software, to include and not limited to backups, antivirus and updates.

Skills/Experience Required • 3 years experience with computer knowledge – preferably on Mac and PC platforms.

• Able to work in a fast-changing, stressful environment where you must be flexible and learn quickly. • Able to communicate effectively.

• Excellent planning and organizing is a must.

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, clips and at least three references to Editor Troy Turner, tturner@daily-times.com. We prefer email, but hard-copy applications may be submitted at The Daily Times, 201 N. Allen, or by mail at P.O. Box 450, Farmington, N.M. 87499.

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NOW HIRING - Sales Professionals. Seeking courteous professionals with an outgoing personality and a drive for success.

We offer an excellent benefit package including HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401k and PAID VACATION. No experience required. All applicants must pass a drug test.

Apply in person at Roswell Hyundai 1909 W. 2nd. St. Ask for Spencer Bland.

DRIVERS WANTED: Earn $7.50 hrly, plus gas commission, plus tips.

Must be 18 years old with 2 year driving history and good Motor Vehicle Record. Apply online at

CAREERS.DOMINOS.COM,

or call Dominos at 622-3030 or 623-3030.

Opportunities for advancement.

EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER Full-time Meat Cutter needed. Great environment & atmosphere.

Pay based on experience.

Employee discount. 401K, paid Holidays, vacation & sick pay. Discount prescriptions, Health Benefits.

Must be able to work weekends & Holidays.

Required to take drug test.

Apply at Lawrence Brothers IGA, 900 W. 2nd Street. Roswell,NM.

TAKING APPLICATIONS for FT/PT Customer Service person and PT/FT Maintenance person to do light equip/building/ground repairs. Please apply at All American Cleaners, 104 E. Berrendo or 514 W. 2nd.

3 TEMPORARY Workers Pinto Canyon Ranch John Fort 44301 B. FM-2810 Marfa, TX 79843 Occupation: FARMWORKERS, Farm & Ranch Animals 09/01/2012-07/01/2013 Pay rate $90.00 per day Farm workers Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. All tools, supplies, equipment and housing will be provided at no cost to the worker. Duties: Cattle Working castrating, branding weighing ect .

Transportation and subsistence expense reimbursed interested applicants can send resumes nearest State Workforce Agency office using job listing number TX4879991.

THE ROSWELL Job Corps Center is accepting resumes for the following vacancies. All positions are full time with fringe benefits.

Career Counselor: The counselor will provide sound counsel and advice to students both during the training day and evening hours. Must have a Bachelors degree in psychology or a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 15 hours in psychology or social work related instruction, one year experience in counseling, and a valid drivers license.

Career Technical Education Manager: The CTE manager supervises the applied technical education program, work-based learning program, and the advanced career training program. The candidate must have a Bachelors degree. Training in a business or industry is a plus. Three years experience with at least one year in a supervisory position. Must have a valid drivers license.

Academic Instructor: Two positions are available, Math and GED. The instructors will provide students with academic skills through the administration of the Job Corps Competencies program. Academic instructors must have a current New Mexico licensure or attainable.

Human Resources & Property Clerk: The clerk will assist the Human Resources Manager with clerical and data entry functions and will provide assistance to the Property Specialist in the areas of inventory, supplies, and data entry.

The candidate must have a High School diploma and 2 years of clerical or secretarial experience.

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TRUCKING & Contracting Services, LLC in Carlsbad, NM is looking for qualified Dozer & Blade Operators, preferably with a CDL & 2 yrs experience. Excellent pay DOE. For more info please call the office at 575-887-5827 or 575-234-1571.

Counseling Associates, Inc. is currently hiring a Community Support Specialist to teach life skills to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This position requires the ability to coordinate and provide necessary services and resources to clients and families to promote recovery, rehabilitation and resiliency. Bachelors degree with 2 years experience working with this population. Bi-lingual strongly preferred. Salary DOE. An EOE. Send Resumes to Counseling Associates, Inc. Terri Ketner PO Box 1978 Roswell, NM 88202 If you need further information please contact Terri Ketner at (575)623-1480 ext. 1018 ALBUQUERQUE MAIL SERVICE INC. Is now accepting applications for full time freight drivers in the Roswell area. Freight runs include night schedules.

Must have a current class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Haz Mat endorsement or be able to obtain one, Current medical card, at Least 2 years driving exp or have completed truck driving school, and at least 23 years of age. Albuquerque Mail Service supports a drug-free work environment. If you have submitted an application in the last 90 days no need to re-apply. Applications can be printed from our web page albuquerquemail service.com or picked up at 101 Rosemont Ave NE, Albuquerque N.M. 87102.

Please submit a current MVR with application. If you have questions please call 505-843-7613.

Construction Management experience.

Project Leader/Project Supervisor. General construction knowledge, drug screening, 5 yrs exp. in general construction & 2 yrs management exp.

Apply in person at 6223 Devonian between 9am-3pm. 575-622-9790

FULL TIME laborer general construction experience, pre-engineer metal building experience. Able to travel valid drivers license and drug screening. Contact Helco 622-9790, apply at 6223 Devonian.

JOIN OUR TEAM Full-time Home Service Sales Position, American National Insurance Co., Weekly training salary plus benefits. Local office Ph#(575) 622-5951, Roswell, NM. NM L/H License a Plus! Please, SeriousInquiries Only.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to work for a long established company! Must be able to work with the public in retail setting, be computer literate, be great at math and willing to learn complicated tasks. You must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds.

Knowledge of agriculture is a plus. If you are using or have ever used drugs, do not even bother to apply.

Send resume to: Application, PO Box 725, Roswell, NM 88201.

Opening For a part time therapist for a local behavioral health agency that specializes in working with children who have psychological and behavioral issues. A current NM license as a LMST, LPCC, or LISW is required. Individuals with an LMHC may be considered with a supervision agreement. Please send your resume and we will contact you. PO Box 1897, Unit 314, Roswell, NM 88202.

SERVICES

105. Childcare

NEED CHILD care? Find the widest range of available childcare for your children and their needs.

1-800-691-9067 or www.newmexic okids.org.

You may also call us; Family Resource & Referral 622-9000 and we can help you navigate the system.

140. Cleaning

JD CLEANING Service, Licensed and bonded.

References. 623-4252 SUNSHINE WINDOW Service Free estimates.

575-626-5153 or 626-5458

150. Concrete

Slabs, patios, sidewalks, curbing, Rodriguez Const.

Since 1974 Lic. 22689. Call 420-0100 Running Bear Concrete Construction Foundations, patios, driveways & curbing, Lic: 373219. Call 317-6058.

185. Electrical

ELECTRICAL SERVICES Any size electrical job.

Lic#360025. 575-840-7937

195. Elderly Care

WILL care for your elderly 11 years experience as C.N.A. with good references My contact #(575)637-4573 DEPENDABLE PRIVATE Caregiver to the rescue, will provide 24hr care, yrs. of exp. Tina 420-8877

200. Fencing

Rodriguez Construction FOR WOOD, metal, block, stucco fencing, Since 1974.

Lic. 22689. 420-0100 M.G. HORIZONS free estimates for installation.

Chainlink, wood, metal & block. 575-623-1991 6FT CHAINLINK fence, 50ft roll, $65 per roll, 420-1352 or 626-7488

225. General Construction

Double J. Construction of Roswell, LLC, license & bonded. Re-build, re-do or All New! Need help?

No job too big/small. 25 yrs. exp. Qualified in framing, trim carpentry, on-site custom cabinets, painting, sheet rock, drywall, doors & windows. FREE est.

Call Jerry 910-6898 or 622-8682 ALL TYPES of construction. Call B&B Enterprises, local licensed & bonded, contracor with over 25 yrs experience. 575-317-3366

230. General Repair

CARPENTRY, DRY wall, painting & concrete. We guarantee. 626-2050 REPAIRS NEEDED? D&B Property Maintenance is your repair specialist.

Painting, sheetrock, landscaping & much more. No job too small, one call does it all! Free est. 623-8922 “Big E’s� Handyman/Maint Services Quality work.

Reasonable rates. Free est. Senior disc. 914-6025

235. Hauling

PROPERTY CLEANUPS Tear down old bldgs, barns, haul trash, old farm equip. 347-0142/317-7738

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

Summer Clean-up rake leaves, tree trimming, weed eating, haul trash, property clean-up & much more.

Call Joseph, 317-2242.

WW LAWN Service Property cleanup - Lawn & field mowing - Shrub & hedge trimming - Rock installation & much more.

Call Juan, 626-6121.

Better Lawn Care Mowing, weed eating, edging & bush trimming. Prices Start at $20. Call for Free Est. Jeremy 575-914-8118. “Big E’s� Landscaping & Yardwork mow, trim, prune property clean-up reason. rates senior disc. 914-6025 Mow lawns, pickup trash and all types of unwanted metal. 575-308-1227

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Miscellaneous Services

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997.00 - MAKE/ SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.co m 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N MEET SINGLES right now!

No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-800-932-8369 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified.

Call 800-482-3316 www.CenturaOnline.com ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866-406-2158 GET FREE OF CREDIT CARD DEBT NOW! Cut payments by up to half.

Stop creditors from calling.

877-639-3441 AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE! A Premier Discount Plan. SAVE on medical, dental, vision and prescription drugs for as little as $29.95/month. Enroll today.

Call 1-866-507-4631.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today!

Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 877-738-1851.

ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 866-938-5101.

GOD LOVES a cheerful giver. 2 ministry workers seek housesitting opportunity. This provision will sustain our needs so that we can continue serving others. Please contact Master Ministries, Terri or Theo, 770-841-9853 or 770-542-8201.

310. Painting/ Decorating

Quality Painting! Affordable prices, Sr. Discounts.

Mike 622-0072 TIME TO PAINT? Quality int./ext. painting at affordable prices. Call 637-9108.

316. Pet Services

CANINE CLEANUP Too pooped to Scoop?

Give us a call 420-4669

330. Plumbing

Plumber Needs Work.

Steve’s Plumbing & Heating. 28 yrs exp. 622-9326

345.

Remodeling

BERRONES CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling, painting, ceramic tile, sheds, additions, fencing. Licensed, Bonded. Ray: 626-4153.

NO JOB too small, repair, remodeling, etc. Reasonable rates, quality work. Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const., Inc. 626-4079 or 622-2552.

350. Roofing

RWC SHINGLE Roofings.

Insurance. Hector (575)910-8397 www.rancheroswelding.com

GUTTERS For All Your Rain Gutter Needs! Call WH Seamless Aluminum Gutter Systems, LLC. Locally owned. Free estimates. 575-626-0229.

Guaranteed Shingle Roof jobs. Locally owned. Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const. 626-4079 or 622-2552.

395. Stucco Plastering

Stucco, Lath, synthetic, guaranteed work. Memo 575-637-1217 RWC Lath and Stucco.

Insurance. Hector (575)910-8397

www.rancheroswelding.com

STUCCO WIRE w/paper, 100ft rolls, $45 420-1352 or 626-7488

405. TractorWork

ATTACHMENT to do any work. Disc, posthole digger, brush hog, blade, etc.

347-0142 or 575-317-7738

410. Tree Service

STUMP GRINDING. Big Stumps & back yard stumps. Tree and shrub work. Free estimates.

623-4185 Allen’s Tree Srvc. Trim top removal, good clean up.

Free estimates. 626-1835

435. Welding

RWC On site repairs or fabrication. Insurance.

www.rancheroswelding.com

Hector (575) 910-8397

440. Window Repair

PET DOORS installed in glass doors & windows.

Call for details. All types of glass replacements.

Aquarius Glass & Mirrors.

623-3738

FINANCIAL

485. Business Opportunities

EXCELLENT BUSINESS opportunity! Brown Eyed Girl boutiques in Roswell and Ruidoso are for sale.

Can purchase one or both and be the exclusive retailer of Bare Minerals makeup! Don't miss this GREAT chance to have your own business and do something fun, can expand to provide services like salon, esthetic, laser, etc.

Serious inquiries only!

575-760-7262.

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale CHEAPER THAN rent Townhouse, 1400 sqft, 2br/2ba, laundry room/ study, new roof, cedar fence, stucco, porch, tile & carpet. Refinished kitchen, bath cabinets & new paint throughout, w/d. Large corner lot. $98,600. Call 575-491-4235 1908 W. 4th, 3br. 2b + 575-317-6974

4Bd1Ba, 703 E. Grnwd, $60K, new carpet, etc. call M-F 8a-noon. 624-1331.

ON LAKE VAN Dexter, great view, 575-706-2114 or 575-706-1245

PRICE REDUCED $90k, 4br/2ba - 2000 sqft w/upstairs br & balcony, modern kitchen, whirlpool, dbl sink in master bathroom, enclosed patio, fenced yard, 323 E Hervey, no owner financing. 626-9593 Owner Finance, 4/3/2, refurbished new roof, 2688 sqft, 601 Mimosa, reduced, $199,900, 20% down negotiable, pymnts $1550/mo + T&I. 317-0177 or 210-0247 415 N. Lea - Charming Historical - Open Daily, Sunday 2:00-4:00 & Monday-Friday from 5:00-6:30. $115,000.

Come by after work & check it out. Owner/Broker, Homes West Realty, 627-1355.

Owner Financing available, 3br/2ba, good area.

Call Lou 575-317-6472 favoriteagent.com

402 Spruce 4/2, $93K, owner fin., $675/mo. 10% dn, remodeled. 626-5290

Enchanted Hills, 3/2/2, 2710 Highland Dr., 3000 + sqft, livingroom, lrg den, huge playroom, formal dining room & breakfast area, big pantry, laundry room, new roof, only $189K, by appt., 575-622-6170.

BEAUTIFUL LAKE VAN home FSBO, built 2009, 4/2/2, open/split floor plan!

575-910-1843 MUST SEE! 3BR 1BA 1 car garage, fenced yard, 81 Lighthall, $75k possible owner finance w/down payment.

627-9942

ENCHANTED HILLS 3/2.5, 902 Mason Dr., 2307 sqft, Broker listed at $217,000, price reduced $189,000, plus recent 40k remodel.

Call 208-0525 or Sun. 12-4.

FSBO: 4/2/2, large kitchen, great neighborhood. 2 Isla Ct. No Owner Financing call-317-8131

492. Homes for Sale/Rent

500. Businesses for Sale BUISNESS FOR sale well established, parking lot cleaning, 575-402-1873

505.

Investment/ Commercial/ Business Property

Main & Poe, 4600sf, $275k, kit equip, lrg lot, call M-F 8a-noon 624-1331 LOT FOR Sale or Lease, 410 S. Main, 623-9772 or 420-9072.

515. Mobile Homes - Sale

2002 FLEETWOD 16x74, double carport, 12x12 & 12x20 storage buildings, many extras, 1000 E. College #38, $39,500.

622-7703 GOING to N.M.S.U.?

3br, 2 bath, central heat/ac, storage building, covered porch, yard. Near campus in Las Cruces. Clean, very good cond. $14,500. Contact Melissa 623-4195, Ben 840-8260 leave message.

2007 Laurel Creek mobile home like new, non smoker, 1br 1ba, owner financing avail. for more info Call 575-354-0096 REMODELED MOBILE Home refrigerated air central heat, 3bd, 2 bath, very nice in adult park call 575-317-6489 or 575-317-6493 for more information

520. Lots for Sale

PREMIUM 5 acre tracts, good covenants (no mobile homes), Pecan Lands West on Brown Rd between Country Club & Berrendo.

Owner will finance with 10% down. 622-3479, 624-9607, 626-6790, 626-6791, 626-3848.

Mobile Home Lots for sale: Lot size 50x134 $18,000.

Owner financing w/ $4000 down. 50 lots to choose from. On Washington & Brasher. 420-1352.

LARGE LOT corner of 17th & Lea, East of NMMI $5000. 627-8820

RENTALS

535.

Apartments Furnished

1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-F 8a-noon 624-1331

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

VALLE ENCANTADA YOUR BEST $ RENTAL VALUE! LARGE 1,2,3 BEDROOMS. FREE UTILITIES. unfurnished, laundry room, playground, pool, ample parking. 2001 South Sunset. 623-3722.

1st MONTH FREE All Bills Paid, Free Cable, 1BR $545 2BR $645, 3br/2ba $745mo., ref air, newly remodeled. 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944

1&2Bd, wtr pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-F 8a-noon 624-1331 PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT PRUDENTIAL ENCHANTED LANDS, REALTORS, 501 NORTH MAIN.

EFF, 1 & 2br, wtr paid, No pets, laundry fac, stove/ref.

Mirador Apts, 700 N. Missouri. 627-8348.

EFF, 1BR, downtown, clean, wtr pd. Stove & frig.

No Pets/HUD. 623-8377 2BR/1BA, W/D hookup, fenced in yard, outside dogs ok, $600/mo, $400/dep. 910-0827

314 S. Birch #B & #D, 1BR, 1BA, $425 month 1210 N. Main (eff.), 1BR, 1BA, $450 month Century 21 Home Planning, 3117 N Main St, Roswell, 622-4604

SELL OR RENT YOUR HOUSE FASTER! INCLUDE A PICTURE FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

495. Acreages/ Farms/ Ranches/Sale

(2) 5 acre lots, EGP, $32,500 each/$60k both.

Terms avail. 575-317-6974 CLOSE TO RUIDOSO 20 acres with water, $29,900.

Municipal water, maintained roads and electric.

Won’t last at this price!

Call NMRS 866-906-2857.

11.2 ACRES of Senior water rights. Call Gloria for more info, 575-622-5005 or 575-914-0403.

2 LOTS side by side in Apache Hills Subdivision off W. Pine Lodge Rd. 1st lot 3.9 acres $30K; 2nd lot 3.1 acres $25K or both $50K. 575-623-5165

2BR 1BA, $650 mo. water paid. $400 dep. 2409 N. Grand unit B. 623-4646 or 626-7506

1BR, $447, all bills pd; 2br, $537; 3br, $620; 1st mo. free, free cable, newly remodeled, ref air, must income qualify. 502 S. Wyoming, 622-4944.

1 or 2bd, furnished-unfurnished, no smoking/Hudpets all bills pd. 623-6281

BETTER LIVING w/in reach. 3br/2ba, $616, central h/c, fridge, stove, DW, GD, W/D hookups, 2 refreshing pools, pets welcome (restrictions apply), Section 8 Vouchers accepted, 623-7711, Villas of Briar Ridge.

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished 1&2Bd, 1&2Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-F 8a-noon 624-1331

WORKERS/ MEDICAL/ Fletc need an extended stay rental, all bills paid? 30 homes $990-$2300/month, pet yards, washers, dryers, everything furnished. Britt/ Veronica 575-624-3258, 575-626-4848 www.cozycowboy.com

CLASSIFIEDS

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished Furnished Efficiency $350/mo. $250/dep. Bills pd. No pets. 1 or 2 people only. 423 E. 5th St. 622-5301.

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished 409 N. Railroad. 3bd/1ba, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $495/mo, $300/dep.

910-9648.

LOOKING FOR a place to rent? Let us help you!!

Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors, 501 N. Main. (575) 624-2262 Stop by to pick up a list of our available rentals or check them out online at www.roswellforrent.com!

1&2Bd, 1&2Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-F 8a-noon 624-1331 3br1ba, ref air, fenced yard 1 car 91 Lighthall RIAC $700m.$700 dep 627-9942 504 W. Albuquerque, 2br, ref air, stove, fridge, w/d hookups, no pets or HUD, $550/mo, $500/dep, 914-5402.

13 RUOHONEN, (near ENMU-R) large 3br, 1ba, new stove, w/d hookups, completely remodeled very clean & cute, $600 mo, plus dep., No HUD. References & rental history required. Call 317-3929 502 W. Albuquerque 2br ref air, stove, fridge, w/d hookups $500 mo. $500 dep.

No pets. 914-5402 414 S. Pinon remodeled 4br 2 ba. ref air, stove, fridge, w/d hookups, dishwasher, $900 mo. $600 dep. No pets. 914-5402

570. Mobile Home Courts

SOUTH FORK. A 55 & above community w/large quiet and attractive lots for people that care. 624-1742 500 W Brasher Rd.

580. Office or Business Places Office space for rent above Roswell Antique Mall. Call Paula 707-354-2376

222 B W. 2nd, office space, $350/mo, wtr pd, 627-9942 FOR LEASE: 110 N. Richardson; 1,950 Sq. Ft. Inside: Large open floor plan that can remain as is or can be customized.

Break room with sink, Remodeled in 2009.

Contact: Reatltime Realty, LLC. 575-622-3200 Ext 3.

FOR LEASE - Space in Sunwest Centre aka the Bank of America Building.

Various size spaces available. Owner-paid utilities and janitorial. Suite customization available. Call Ed McClelland, Broker or come by Suite 606. Office 623-1652 or mobile 420-2546.

STOREFRONT, 2102 S. Main, $550/mo, $550/dep, avail. July 1st, 627-9942 207 N Union Suite A. Level entry & plenty of parking. $550/mo plus utilites. 420-2100 113 E. Albuquerque St., Call 626-4685 for info.

MERCHANDISE

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

509 S. Lea 1br ref. air, stove, ref., $450 mo. $500 dep. No pets. 914-5402

Top Quality reconditioned appliances on sale. Many like new less than half the price! Washers, dryers $75 & up. Refrigerators, stoves from $100. Excellent selection, Camper’s Appliances, 300 E. McGaffey 623-0397.

Everything guaranteed!

3br/3ba, 2 master suites, lg yard, quiet neighborhood, $1850/mo, 480-258-8728

Wheelchair, walker, shwr chair, bath transfer bench, grab bars. 622-7638

TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help! Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors Property Management 575-624-2262

3BR/1BA, garage, w/d, fridge, stove, fenced yard, small pets ok, ref. air, 407 S. Chamisal, $775/mo, $500/dep. Call Jim, 910-7969.

2br/1ba, $410/mo, $410/dep, No HUD, no pets. 1br/1ba, $325/mo, 915-356-7079

1111 N. Washington #3, 3br/2ba, detached laundry room. 910-4225 CLEAN 2BR, 108 W. Oliver, $600/mo + dep.

No pets. 575-622-4492 303 N. Union, 2BR, 1BA, $600 month 310 S. Birch, 3BR, 1 1/2BA, $750 month 1811 N. Cambridge, 3BR, 1BA, $800 month 601 E. Mescalero, 3BR, 2BA, $950 month 2002 S. Richardson, 3BR, 2BA, $1500 month (Swimming Pool) Century 21 Home Planning, 3117 N Main St, Roswell, 622-4604 2BR DUPLEX, fenced yard, 36 H St., $600/mo, $600/dep, wtr pd, 627-9942 2BR, 1BA, 1 car garage large utility room, lots of storage. 32 W. Eyman, $575/mo, $500/dep.

575-623-1800 or 420-5518 3BR/1BA, $600/MO, no HUD or pets. Call Nancy, 578-9741.

CUTE 2br/1ba w/FP, stove & fridge included, $525/mo. $500/dep. 2308 N. Texas 623-1800 or 420-5518 1st Mo. free, 3b/2b, big country kit., 2 car gar., lots of closet, 575-914-1285 or 575-914-1284.

4BR, 2ba, storage, covered patio, stove, fridge, ref. air, 910-8170, 840-4333 3BR, 1.5 ba, 2 living areas, garage in back. No HUD or pets $650 mo, water paid 1st & last months rent. Call 910-0901 RECENTLY RENOVATED 3br/1ba in Historic District, central ht/air, DW, w/d, fenced backyard, professional landscaped, pets welcome w/deposit, $900/mo + utilities & sec. dep., credit check req’d.

Call 575-624-8593.

1BR 1BA second floor rental avail. $500 mo. $500 dep. all bills paid 910-2859 Avail. now, NW area, executive home, 2613 Sherrill Lane, 3/2/2, great house in safe neighborhood., $1500/mo, 420-3486 3BR 2 ba. 2 car garage home security alarm system, fenced front/back fireplace close to elementary school $500 dep. $1100 mo. No HUD. 420-1530

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Roommates Wanted

ROOM FOR rent: Private bath, all bills pd, cable TV, WIFI, phone, washer/dryer, kitchen privileges, no smoking or drugs, must be trustworthy & have steady employment. Avail. 8/1, $500/mo. Call for application. Sheryl, 575-420-7997

INVACARE PATIENT lifter, hospital bed $250; power wheelchair $400; 622-7638 Miniature Australian Shepherd pups 8 wks, 1 female, 4 males 317-2757 The Treasure Chest.

Air conditioner, freezer, furniture, TVs, crafts, Carnival, Depression glass.

Credit/Debit cards accepted. Wed-Sat, 10-5, 1204 W. Hobbs, 914-1855 or 622-1543 GLASS DISPLAY cabinets $325 each, 3 left.

Call 910-0403 THRILL DAD with 100 percent guaranteed, delivered–to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 69 percent - PLUS 2 FREE GIFTS - THRILL THE GRILL ONLY $49.99.

ORDER Today 1-877-291-6597 or www.OmahaSteaks.com/ family22 use code 45069TVP DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL 877-867-1441 WHITE SIZE 12 wedding dress paid $500 asking $150 call 575-840-4714

Roswell Daily Record 630. Auction Sales

745. Pets for Sale

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2 HONDA CRF 250ccr, 2005 completely overhauled 317-1051.

635. Good things to Eat

GRAVES FARM: Green chile coming soon, squash, cucumbers, jalapenos, yellow hots, red chile pods & powder, garlic, pinto beans, sweet corn, fresh fruit from Lucas Farms, peaches & plums. 622-1889 Mon-Sat 8-5:30, Sun 1-5. Accept EBT, credit cards & debit.

665. Musical Merchandise

ADD A PICTURE OF YOUR PET FOR SALE FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

Miniature Australian Shepherd pups 8 wks, 1 female, 4 males 317-2757 AKC REGISTERED English Bulldog puppies. 3F, serious inquiries can call 575-302-1512 for more info

Gorgeous 5'7" American walnut near-perfect Steinway grand piano, ivory & ebony keys, $17,550.

575-420-4407.

CHIHUAHUAS, 6 wks old, 1M, 3F, 4-6 lbs, $175-$200.

575-910-8311

690. Business Office Equipment

MODULAR OFFICE furniture. Nice cherry finish, good condition. Four corner desks w/overhead hutches, three 48” desks w/hutches, three 36” desks, three 2-drawer files, one 2-drawer lateral file. All for $750. 575-420-1619

715. Hay and Feed Sale

FREE KITTENS. Call 622-8216 after 8:30pm.

AKC German Shepherd pups first shots, wormed, will be large dogs, father is out of explosive and patrol import $500. 623-1181 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, 2F, 7 wks, 1st shots & wormer, $250.

575-420-1549

ALFALFA HAY, small & large square bales, als round bales, excellent quality. The Hay Ranch, Roswell, 575-973-2200

PUGS, 6wks, $300, 4M, $400 for females. Fawn, full breed. 432-260-3192.

SAN LUIS VALLEY 300 acre alfalfa farm for sale, under sprinkler, excellent water, 719-589-6519.

RECREATIONAL

ALFALFA HAY & baled oat, small bale. 3x3 ft medium bales, 4x4 ft lrg bales available. Graves Farm & Garden, 6265 S. Graves Rd., 622-1889, take credit & debit cards.

745. Pets for Sale

765. Guns & Ammunition

{{{SOLD}}} Kimber Pro Target II, .45 auto 2 mags, new in box, $850 firm.

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Motorcycles & Scooters

2005 KAWASAKI VN1500 Bagger FI. 10k mi. Adult owned, $5500, 806-535-0640 1999 YAMAHA Grizzly, 4x4, $2500. 627-8820

T-CUP & TOY PUPPIES Registered, shots, potty pad trained, health guarantee & PAYMENT PLAN. CHIHUAHUAS $300-500, YORKIES $800-1200, SHIHTZUS $500, Tiny MALTESE/ CHIHUAHUAS (Mal-chis) $800, YORKIE/ SHIHTZU $500-800, White Female POODLE $350, Chocolate Male SCHNAUZER/ CHIHUAHUA $200, PEKAPOO /SHIHTZU $300, MORKIE male $500, SCHNORKIE female $500 575-308-3017 or text 4 pics

2009 HARLEY Trike, fully loaded, low mileage, must see to appreciate, call 575-308-1973 for details.

2011 HARLEY FLHRC103, security, ABS brakes, fish tail pipes, dual head pipes, direct link race (Delphi) docking hrdwr kit 4 pt, upright STD touring, dual pass back rest, luggage rack, air adjustable shocks, windshield & 2 helmets, mileage 250, garage kept, must sell due to health reasons. Call Tommy, 575-622-0604 or 505-553-3283.

PAY CASH for household items, furniture, appliances, antiques, collectibles, tools, saddles. Entire households & estates welcome. Call 627-2033 or 623-6608.

CASH for GOLD & Silver; Rings, bracelets, chains, pendants, charms, medals, forks, spoons and coins. In Roswell, 578-0805 I AM interested in buying furniture, appliances, patio furniture, tools, vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, lawnmowers and lawn equipment. Vehicles must be running. 317-6285 after 5 pm or anytime weekends.

1992 CLASS C looks & runs good, $7500 622-6786 2011 17’ Wells cargo enclosed trailer $6000 firm 317-1051 ‘91 SKYLINE, 21ft, tandem axle camper, $4000 OBO. 575-201-8218

TRANSPORTATION 790. Autos for Sale

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E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM 2004 350Z convertible silver w/black top 25.75K miles 18” wheels. $17,500. Call 420-2456.

2002 OLDS Alero, Runs great, 90k miles, $4000, owner financing w/$2000 down, 420-1352 93 Escort station wagon excellent cond. $1250 owner financing w/$500 down 1401 Old Dexter Hwy 420-1352 2009 CHEVY Malibu, like new, 55k hwy miles, FWD, 4dr, $14,000. Call 575-420-2006 for more info.

1991 HONDA Accord LX, “Zelda” 268k, good condition, receipts past 14yrs, $3500 OBO, 623-1388

Great running 1996 Toyota Forerunner auto, air, pwr windows, cruise, runs like new, $3200. 578-9441 ‘97 JEEP Cherokee, 4x4, 5 spd manual, everything original, perfect condition & good motor, $3000.

575-910-2900

‘02 Chrysler Town Country LXI 76k mi very clean $6350 $1k under NADA. 623-5716

795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

‘95 GMC ext. cab 4x4, 350 auto, electric, leather $4500. 623-3833

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620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous

MAIN TRAILER Sales Inc. New & Used Travel Trailers & 5th Wheels. Parts & Service. 2900 W. 2nd St. 575-622-1751.

Mon-Fri, 8-5:30, Sat. 9-2. maintrailersalesinc.com

FEMALE MORKIE, 10 wks old, crate train, $450, 208-8967.

BANKS SIX gun tuner w/banks IQ. $750 for Ford 6.4L 08-10. K&N cold air intake Ford 6.4L 08-10. $200. 6 10” JL 10 W0 subs $75 each. 3 JL JX500 sub amps $175 ea. 973-5814

U.S. & FOREIGN coins and currency, buy, sell or trade, gold and silver coins.

622-7239, 2513 W. 2nd

780. RV’s & Campers Hauling

Chotties, 2F, under 10lbs, $100, 575-910-8311.

Andrews, Smith, Lowery & Co., LLC 2724 Wilshire Boulevard • 622-5200

615. Coins, Gold, Silver, Buy, Sell, Trade

2005 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Classic, $11,500.

575-708-5838 lv msg

PUPPY LOVE Grooming Large Dogs Welcome, Cats also - 575-420-6655

MENS NICE western shirts size 15 1/2 34. Wrangler jeans size 36 32. 2 nice matching love seats. And other misc. 575-910-2938

LIGHTED MIRROR & glass, queen headboard & chest, 3pc set, $200; sliding frosted glass shower doors, $50; Mini-kota troling motor, 36x36, $40; mail box $5; tool box for small pickup $50; hutch for TV & misc. 623-1721

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