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happening April 13

1st Annual Casino Gala for COPE

This event will feature food, cash bar, casino games, entertainment, silent and live auctions. All profits for this benefit will assist in saving COPE of Lincoln County and the services it provides to Lincoln County victims and their families. COPE is the Center of Protective Environment. Swiss Bar & Grill, 1451 Mechem Drive, 6 p.m. 575-434-3622.

April Glass Art exhibit opens

Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts displays incredible glass pieces from local artists during this month long exhibit. 1712 Sudderth Dr., www.ruidosoarts.org, 575257-7272. Free.

Carrizozo Music in the Parks, classical harp concert

Carrizozo Music in the Parks is sponsoring a free concert of harp music performed by Anne Eisfeller, principle harpist for the NM Philharmonic. The concert will be followed by a reception for the opportunity to meet Esifeller. Prior to the concert at 5 p.m., the Carrizozo Woman’s Club will host a Swedish Chicken Dinner for at 11th and D Ave. The concert will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on 10th and D Ave in Carrizozo at 7 p.m., 575-648-2757 www. carrizozomusic.org. Free.

April 14

Country Royalty, tribute to Hank Williams & Patsy Cline

With over 20 of their charttopping hits, the Country Royalty band including Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin, bring back to life two of the beloved singers in country music history. Short-Ribs Buffet at $5 p.m. for $20, Show at 7 p.m. for $69 & $66, www. spencertheater.com, 1-888818-7872.

April 14-15

High Mesa Artist Studio Tour

Fifteen artists & crafters open their studios allowing art enthusiasts to meet the artists and experience their creative work environment during this two-day event. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. http://home.beyondbb. com/kd5sg/highmesa/, 575354-0201. Free.

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Cavers complete Fort Stanton restoration project By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Sunday a tourist from Alaska along with several other visitors were amazed by all the activity at Fort Stanton. Explaining the project, historian and Fort advocate, Lynda Sánchez mentioned that this was a special undertaking initiated by the South West Region of the National Speleological Society (NSS) in exchange for use of the grounds and buildings on site. The NM State Monuments Division had agreed to purchase the supplies, and the SWR folks were to complete the planning and the labor. It was beneficial to all sides and on Memorial Day the organization will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on the Fort Stanton Parade Grounds. A member of the group commented that this was a positive and wonderful idea and that perhaps each building should have such a group of interested people to help with restoration or renovation. On that everyone agreed. Lynda Sánchez, the Public Outreach Liaison for the group said, “This project is yet another example of what can be done with innovation, care, and a goal oriented group.” Only last month on a very cold weekend the project began with cavers turned into carpenters as they removed rotting wooden spindles (103 in total) and railing from one of the oldest of the Fort Stanton buildings that had seen service from 1866 to the present. Initially the sandstone building had been a guard house, and then changed over time and was added on to as it became the post adjutant’s office, reading room, library, post office and theater. It now serves as the maintenance office for the Fort Stanton State Monument. The second phase in March was for those who had taken the spindles or balusters home to refurbish or simply to replace what was needed in the rotting wood. The final

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phase of the restoration project occurred March 30 and April 1. Approximately 30 individuals travelled from as far away as Arizona and Texas to participate. Several of the volunteers came from different areas of New Mexico as well. The project volunteers arrived with good cheer and plenty of energy to work and complete this incredible project. Caulking, sanding, primer being applied and painting all occurred within a very short time. Despite some wind and dust the beautiful new wooden balusters made everyone proud as they carefully reinstalled each one. The final railing is exquisite and shows

that the original workmanship and skilled carpenters that they had many years ago was incredible. Of course, the present skill set was amazing as well. According to Sánchez, “I just hope that by working in this manner the people of Lincoln County and statewide can see what a magnificent site we have here and that it can motivate folks to help fill in the gaps in a down turn of the economy. However, it takes leadership and thinking outside the box. It also takes a heck of a lot of talent to do what they have done in such a short time. These guys don’t make excuses; they just ‘do it’!”

An open door policy with Carrizozo Mayor Lee Gross By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Manhattan and Carrizozo are worlds apart. Working for the IRS and as the mayor of Carrizozo is too. Lee Gross knows both worlds and says he’s happy to be in this one. He’s had a year to settle into the position. Adding an open-door policy and a suggestion box, Gross says, “I love helping these people.” Gross was appointed mayor early 2011 by Dusty Voss after a string of mayors came and left the position rather quickly. Gross has a background of creative problem solving, and seemed to fit the bill for Carrizozo’s immediate needs. Elected as a town trustee in 2008, Gross accepted the mayoral appointment two and a half years later and offered his expertise in an effort to help the town become productive. A resident only four years, Gross found his niche in town government early.

Before Carrizozo, Gross was an East Coaster. He worked as a CFO and controller in NYC. His skills in management and finding solutions eventually sent him to the IRS in Washington, D.C. He spent 16 years there, working on special challenges and projects. He wrote speeches for officers, worked in the chief financial office and created presentations for staff members. He had charge of a staff of his own, and further honed his management skills which have proven helpful in his current position as mayor. In his off hours he enjoys his Honda Pacific Coast motorcycle. It was while he was still back east that he took a bike trip to Lincoln County and decided he wanted to move. With the small town atmosphere and prices in Carrizozo being more suited to his budget, he’s settled in. “I’m not a micromanager. I think the people who work for Carrizozo are very competent,” Gross says. With a newly elected council he thinks the town is in good D ISHE FURN

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Community Calendar

COPE gala

COPE (Center for Protective Environment) is holding is first annual casino gala fundraiser, April 13, at the Swiss Grill and Bar at 1451 Mechem Dr., from 6-10 p.m. Entertainment is provided by Susan Kolb, and there will be food, a cash bar, casino games, silent and live auction, raffles and prizes. Tickets are $30 for a single and $50 for two. Contact the COPE office at 258-4946 for tickets or buy them at the door.

Carrizozo FFA sale The Carrizozo FFA will hold its pig sale, April 14, at the Ag Farm starting at 1:30 p.m. There are about 30 show pigs available, including Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Spot and Cross breeds. Pigs will be available for viewing at about 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Melanie Gutierrez at 575-7144414, Gray Gallacher at 575799-0388 or Chris Barela at 575-491-7215. To get to the Ag Farm, take Airport Road west and turn left on Schlarb Road, then right on FFA Road.

L.C. Wars The Ruidoso Gun Club will host this year’s Lincoln County Wars – to raise funds for the Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club – at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road, April 14. There will be silent auctions and a raffle to support the kids. To donate items to the auction, or for more information, contact Avery Clontz at aclontz@mac.com, Wade Proctor at wadeproctor@ruidosonm.gov or David Warnack at dwarnack@fs.fed.us.

Tax preparation Free tax preparation and Efiling is offered at the Ruidoso Senior Center to all middle and low-income individuals and families, with no age limitations. Small business owners are also welcomed. If your income is less that $22,000 per year, you may be eligible for a refund from the state. The help is offered from volunteer tax councilors and auxiliary personnel under the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. The free service is offered Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon through April 14.

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Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center, 2810 Sudderth in room 207 above Schlotzsky’s. The class includes strength and flexibility postures, restorative poses, meditation and aromatheraphy finale. Room temperature is warm, so wear layered clothing and bring water. Mats and props are provided. Call Marianne Mohr at 575-802-3013 for more information. American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293. The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting and beginners and young peoples’ big book study Fridays at 7 p.m. The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday at noon and Friday at 5:30 p.m., while the women’s group meets Wednesdays at noon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount at 121 Mescalero Trail. Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 258-8885. Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. Altrusa International of Ruidoso was established in 1970 and it’s long running Annual Low Cost Mammogram Program was established in 1988. Some of the organizations Altrusa supports are the local food bank, women’s shelter, humane society and others. One of Altrusa’s focus is on literacy, in that they provide scholarships to men and women returning to college, books three times a year to the children in the local Head Start programs and donations to the Literacy Council. If you think an organization like Altrusa may

be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437. The Carrizozo Roadrunners Chapter of the Lincoln County Extension Association meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Otero County Electric Cooperative community room on 12th Street in Carrizozo. Chapter meetings are open to anyone interested. For more information, call Barbara VanGorder at 575-648-9805 or Doris Cherry at 354-2673. The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www. dwsma.org. The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 2574160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm. org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games. A special program is also presented most months. The group and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309. Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River is held every week from Tuesday through Thursday with various disciplines offered. Tuesday – Iyengar Yoga in the conservatory, intermediate 10 a.m.-noon, gentle 4-5 p.m., beginner/mixed 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday – Tai Chi. Develop balance, flexibility and move-

ment, 10-11 a.m. Thursday – Qi Gong. Cultivate energy, strength and health, 10-11 a.m. Also on Thursday, music and lunch with TomTom and Friends, noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, call 6301111. The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs. The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890. The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the third Thursday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 2579810. The Lincoln County Regulators, members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Registration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to participate or watch the action. During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Region IX offices at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003. Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday. Ruidoso Evening Lions Club meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 106 S. Overlook. Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212. For more information, call 575464-7106. Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives. Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Friday from noon to 1 p.m. The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592

Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 258-0028. The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Cree Meadows Country Club. Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-442-2026. SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-385-3396. Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesday’s from 2-3 p.m. at Sweet Charity, 26156 Highway 70. The group offers support, resource referral and information about children’s issues and problems. There is no cost and bilingual services are available. If you have questions, please call the nest at 378-6378.

Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs in Ruidoso. The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated

National Day of Prayer “One Nation Under God” Lincoln County Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tickets on sale now: KEDU Radio, 575-258-1386

Free transportation is available in Ruidoso for senior citizens aged 60 years and older. For details or to request transportation services, please call one day in advance. This service is provided Monday through Friday for local transportation only. Contact the Ruidoso Senior Center at 257-4565.

WMSR meeting

The monthly meeting for the White Mountain Search and Rescue team will be April 16 at 7 p.m., with a board meeting to begin at 5:45 p.m. The meeting is at the First Christian Church at 1211 Hull Road, and all interested outdoors people are welcome to attend. For more information, call Tony Davis at 336-4501 or Carolyn Scarborough at 937-3454.

Dynamic design

Come and learn dynamic design, taught by Ruidoso artist Patsy Blasdell, at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts office at 1217 Sudderth Drive, April 20-22. Some painting experience is necessary and class size is limited to 10. Cost is $100 for three days or $40 per day for one or two classes. For more information, call Blasdell at 575-808-1475, or email her at patsy@nmhealthykids. org.

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Ruidoso Lodgers Tax Committee schedules workshop Notice is hereby given that Cindi Davis, Chair of the Lodger’s Tax Committee for the Village of Ruidoso, has scheduled a workshop of the Lodger’s Tax Committee for the Village of Ruidoso for Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Village of Ruidoso Administrative Center Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso. Workshop on Special Event Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is for the following special events: Alto Artists Studio Tour, Aug. 2-5 – $750; Bicycle Ruidoso: Tour de Ruidoso, Sept. 22 – $3,550; Bicycle Ruidoso, Ruidoso Sprint & Kids

Triathlon, June 8 – $1,872.50; Ski Run Road Challenge/SADSP, Ski Run Road Challenge, Oct. 27 – $2,300; Zia Rides, 12 Hours in the Wild West, May 12, 2013 – $3,021; CP6 Solutions, Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Sept. 12-16 – $5,000; CP6 Solutions, Aspencash Motorcycle Rally, May 16-19, 2013 – $5,000; Eastern NM EMS Services, EMS Region 3 Annual Conference, April 22-28, 2013 – $4,000; EcoServants, Southwest EcoFest, Aug. 10-12 – $4,000; Lincoln County Gallery Assn, Art Expo, June 28 & 29 – $2,000; Pine Top Car Club, Mountain High Fly In & Pine Top Car Show, Sept. 22 – $3,000; Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, Mountain High Fly In, Sept. 22 – $4,325;

Race Horse Hall of Fame, Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, Oct. 12-14 – $4,500; Ruidoso Mountain of Blues, Inc., Ruidoso Mountain of Blues Festival, June 1, 2013 – $5,000; Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts, Treasures of Sierra Blanca Art Show, Sept. 1 & 2 – $2,750; Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Aspenfest Parade, Oct. 6 – $750; Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Festival of Lights Parade, Dec. 1 – $3,000; Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ruidoso Art Festival, July 27 & 28 – $4,000; Ruidoso Valley Greeters, Christmas Jubilee, Nov. 9-11 – $2,500; Special Events Resource Group, Ruidoso Oktoberfest, Oct. 19 & 20 – $2,000.

COUNTY COMMISSIONbriefs Joint Land Use Study

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com

Lincoln County Detention Center Bonds

Commissioners discussed refunding options for the Lincoln County Detention Center. With interest rates dropping and in a state of fluctuation, refunding in the next few months could save nearly one million dollars over the life of the bond. During the Feb. 21 commission meeting, commissioners agreed to allow County Manager Nita Taylor and County Treasurer Glenna Robbins to enter into negotiations with First American Financial Advisors, Inc. and RBC Dain Rauscher, (underwriter) along with the Modrall Firm as bond counsel. Last week’s discussion entailed step two of the process, giving notice to the public of the intention to refinance the Detention Center. “We want to give you the most flexibility,” said a representative from the Modrall Firm. “If we have to wait until June, we can.” However, with a pricing target date of May 14, Modrall is interested in securing a AA rating for Lincoln County, giving the county a possibility of better interest rates over the life of the bonds. The commission agreed to step two, allowing publication of a public meeting with the intention to adopt an ordinance to proceed with refunding LCDC.

Brigadier General USAF, (Ret.) Hanson Scott presented a proposal for Lincoln County to join a Joint Land Use Study. Scott, director of NM Office of Military Base Planning and Support, led discussion of the possibility of a Southern NM/El Paso county regional planning organization. Joint Land Use studies are community driven and are sponsored locally with the intent to secure a DOD (Department of Defense) grant in the study of how land can be used in multiple ways. A modest fee would be charged for Lincoln County to participate, (most likely $2,500) according to Scott, and benefits he lists include addressing community needs and sustainable growth, while avoiding future conflicts with the military. When Commissioner Mark Doth asked how the fee is determined, Scott replied it is based on the size of the county and the approximation to any military institution. Scott said that 24 percent of the military land holdings are in New Mexico, and there’s a $500,000 grant available for joint use in this study. In addition to Lincoln County, Doña Ana, Socorro, Otero and El Paso counties are likely to join the study. “Cooperation with the military provides us with economic value, and it’s always beneficial to the community,” said Commissioner Tom Battin. Discussion will continue with a decision in the future.

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LANRAC met March 20 at the request of Lincoln County commissioners to discuss the possible action from outside sources to change the Malpais designation to Wilderness Area. Committee member discussion and public input brought the recommendation from the LANRAC that the commission take no action, due to the fact that the designation change of the Carrizozo Lava Flow and the Little Black Peak is not eminent. The planning committee met March 7, and with Nora Midkiff’s extensive research, came to the same conclusion as LANRAC. Congressman Steve Pearce’s staff verified that no designation change to the Malpais is underway. Commissioners Doth, Minter and Powell directed a letter be sent to representatives in Washington D.C. stating they need to inform Lincoln County if a change is about to take place, rescinding the recommendations of both committees. Battin sided with the committee findings. Minter made a motion to send the letter to D.C. with a copy of a current ordinance which states that if a designation change is a consideration, the county must be informed. Doth, Minter and Powell voted for the letter, Battin against. Lincoln County Medical Center’s five year lease agree-

ment to Presbyterian was reviewed to determine if adjustments to lease fees are warranted. According to the current lease agreement, entered into on April 12, 2006, all parties must meet to determine is any rate changes are warranted. With new buildings and facilities at LCMC, and with plans for expansion, rates need to be discussed, according to Battin. “There’s a lot going on between the hospital and county which merits a review. Until the new development is underway, it might not be the best time to iron down fees.” “The new therapy center should be part of the discussion in the lease agreement,” said Doth and the commissioners agreed there were missed opportunities for dialog because they thought it was unnecessary at the time. Commissioners unanimously passed a motion to direct the county manager and county attorney to enter into discussion and possible negotiations with LCMC regarding lease modifications.

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Opinion

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letter to tHe editor Hospital – At a crossroads

To the Editor, Lincoln County’s hospital is at a fork in the road, and within four years we will have either a new, state-of-theart hospital or no hospital at all. This is not a political party affiliation issue, it’s an issue for us all, and our very lives are being put at risk. Why is this, you may ask? It’s because voters like me aren’t paying attention to what’s going on right now and we’re failing to talk to our County Commissioners in order to get positive results. This is what I have just learned is going on: Available to the County are lowinterest 40-year loans to rebuild hospitals like ours (a building now about 50 years old), and it’s going to be handed out virtually for the asking, whether we are a part of it or not. Further available to our hospital and clinics are federal 2-to-1 matching grants (Sole Community Provider Funds), with the county matching those funds from taxpayer monies. The two sources together result in the volume of money necessary to build new state-of-the-art hospitals. We provide funds for those unable to pay part or all of their bills. The present hospital’s projected budget for maintenance and repairs alone to the existing hospital will exceed the annual payments on a loan to build a new hospital. The existing hospital could be convertible to a senior citizen care facility (which the county needs badly anyway), and the ongoing maintenance for that kind of facility in this existing building is far less than what it will be for the building’s use as a hospital. A new hospital would save countless lives where time is critical. When I had an accident a few years ago I had to be transported to Alamogordo because the Ruidoso hospital couldn’t handle it. If the hospital hadn’t been here as even only a transfer point, I might not have survived. Each of us knows someone who has needed urgent care, and Alamogordo isn’t close enough for the nearest hospital. The new facility, according to objective assessment and financial projections of experts in the know, would yield in excess of $200 million in the next decade in economic benefit to our county. It will continue to grow on its own to attract additional medical resources for us, which would result in an exponential growth in revenues. Without the new hospital, we stand

to lose $200 million in revenue in the next decade for the good people of this area. Additionally, with the upgraded hospital a potential nursing education program in conjunction with Eastern New Mexico University is certainly viable. Imagine the income and availability of caregivers here from such a program. Of course, the Commission hasn’t been exactly supportive of the ENMU presence here already, but that needs to change as well. The County Commission is scheduled to meet on April 24 to address this hospital issue, and right now it appears to me that the present commission will be split on it and will veto the proposal for these improvements and payments for uncompensated care. (Pursuant to federal law, our hospital, clinics, and ambulance must treat and care for everyone needing services, whether they are able to pay or not). Part of their reasoning is that the conservative commissioners don’t want to take any federal monies, and while I am of the conservative bent myself, I’m not going to die waiting for the federal government to curb its spending. With the next commission election facing us in June, it is possible that antihospital candidates will be elected to replace those not eligible to run, which will put us into a window of “guaranteed no hospital improvement” for the next two years. By then the funds presently in the hospital’s reserves will be depleted and the hospital will not be able to continue to operate. By then Presbyterian may pull the plug itself without waiting for the Commissioners to cut off their nose to spite their face by cancelling the existing contract, which is a likely scenario: the present hospital contract with Presbyterian is cancellable by the Commission at any time, and if this were to happen the hospital literally would have to close its doors for lack of funding. Then the nearest hospital would be Alamogordo, about 45 minutes beyond the present help. Who among us will die because the County Commission was too politically motivated to allow the constituents a new hospital? It’s time to contact your County Commissioner and urge passage of this hospital rebuilding plan. If you don’t know who that person is, find out and take a stand before the next county commission meeting on April 24. Even better, show up at the meeting as well. It’s time for all our elected representatives to embrace our needs and to vote responsibly. Jud Cooper Alto

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April 10, 2012

I can’t stand packing

Once, in a galaxy pretty simple – if we far, far away, I was packneed to make it more ing our home, preparing difficult to have it apfor a move. Two chilpear professional, I’ll be dren, both under three happy to script that for years of age, weren’t too you.) Pack. Just pack. much help in the proPack your chairs, tables, cess. But pack I did, and desks, lamps, rugs, I remember making the office art, break room comment that I’d rather coffee makers and that do anything than pack. I old potted ficus in the was in our local hospital corner. a week later having my Call a moving gall bladder removed the company. Let them old-fashioned way. know when you’ll be Sue Hutchison I can count them on ready. Have a moving suehutch@valornet.com one hand, but there are a party. Blast some Earth, few things worse than packing. Wind and Fire as motivational music. The county court in Santa Fe must (EW&F would motivate me!) Supply agree with me. Governor Martinez re- cokes and pizza. Ask the governor to cently vetoed a 1.37 million legislative pitch in a pie or two. She might not appropriation for the court to purchase veto that. furniture and fixtures for the new As a last resort, Pepin said it’s courthouse at the corner of Sandoval possible officials could “look at getand Montezuma. Included on the wish ting some old furnishings in there and list were security cameras and new whatever else so they could at least information technology. function in the new facility.” While I understand that technol“I don’t really see that as an opogy depreciates the moment you put tion, but that would be a Plan B or C,” your credit card back in your wallet he said. after your purchase, I can’t, for the Well, Mr. Pepin, your plan B or C life of me, think why the county court is America’s usual plan A. I don’t have isn’t packing. Do the desks they’re one friend anywhere who, when he or currently using no longer function as she moved, bought completely new flat places off the floor to work? Are furniture to outfit their new digs. the chairs going to crumble under the And while I want to make sure the first person who tries to sit at the new court’s security is top-notch, I’ll be place? satisfied to walk into the new building “It’s our understanding it is a state and see the old furniture still in use. obligation to furnish the building, I’ll gladly sit in one of those chairs, and if we can’t do it through a capital and watch the potted plants adapt to appropriation, we have to find another their new homes. Recycling at its best. way to do it,” said Arthur Pepin, direcBumper sticker: Pepin saved the tor of the state Administrative Office planet. One desk at a time. of the Courts. Glad there’s not a cardboard box anyMr. Pepin, I have no earthly idea where nearby, Sue Hutchison can be what stress you’re under regarding this issue, but here’s another way: (it’s reached at suehutch@valornet.com.

Solution on pg. 19

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April 10, 2012

The psychling chronicles:

Deliverance

and place the paper on H. Ross Perot. the door step; a Yankee Tom Brokaw. John pitcher I was not to be. Wayne. John Glenn. Neighborhood dogs Isaac Asimov. Wayne improved my sprint Gretzky. Dwight D. and bike handling Eisenhower. And 112 skills as most residents others from all rides ignored the “Curb of life are listed as Your Dog” signs. accomplished adult What leash law? American leaders. The Long Island They are members of Press organization the Newspaper Carrier offered aspiring Hall of Fame. There deliverers a free paper were probably tens of in addition to the ten thousands of young dollar per week comboys and a few advenpensation for the privituresome girls whose Galen Farrington lege of braving street right-of-passage into rablady@beyondbb.com traffic, hungry dogs, the world of responinclement weather sible work began with and the irate customers of the aforemendelivering the evening newspaper and tioned broken windows. And for me, that enlightening the world lived in. Chris delivered with her brother on a Vespa mo- was inducement enough. I learned that the President’s (that would be the same tor scooter in northern New Mexico and Eisenhower mentioned in the first paraI delivered my route on a J. C. Higgins graph) physician, Dr. Paul Dudley White, bicycle in Queens, N.Y. had recommended bicycling as a form of I remember the day when the bicycle was delivered to a neighbor’s house. I had exercise for an improved cardio-vascular system that would enhance one’s quality come home from school, found a note on of life; I knew I had chosen the right sport. the door just before I was to insert my I also read Rachel Carson’s serialization key. The note directed me to walk across the street to pick up a “package.” The box of Silent Spring in the LIP and was introduced to the concept of environmental had SEARS on it and a bicycle in it. I put concern and how pesticides were damagit together that night and prepared for my ing Nature’s ecological balance; rememforay into the world of work. ber DDT and the California condor? I promptly got my mom to sign the Chris and I did not make the Newsnecessary “working papers” that would paper Carrier Hall of Fame but it was allow me to ride my bike delivering because of thousands of carriers that our newspapers through a sultry summer, a rainy fall and snowy winter. I learned how communities learned how to improve their personal lives and know that a balanced to fold and load 100 papers into the front mounted basket of my now out-of-balance environment is not only essential for surbicycle. I didn’t break too many windows vival but enabled an understanding of the woven fabric we call life. as I tossed and wobbled at first. Some Have a great Earth Day. customers requested that I get off my bike

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – coming to Ruidoso

and saved $2,700 in just the first 90 days. By Sue Hutchison Dave Ramsey hosts a nation-wide Reporter suehutch@valornet.com syndicated radio program and is a frequent Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran guest on financial TV cable channels. Church will hold Dave Ramsey’s FinanTwo free preview sessions are cial Peace University on Tuesday evescheduled on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 nings this spring, beginning April 24. p.m. and Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m., at The curriculum is a 10-week videoShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, based series, featuring financial expert 1120 Hull Road, Ruidoso. Registration Dave Ramsey as the instructor, incorporatfor the 10-week course may be made after ing small group discussion and personal attending one of the preview sessions. financial planning. Ramsey’s entertaining The public is invited. approach makes use of humor, informative For more information about Financial financial information and biblical messages. Peace University, visit www.daveramsey. During this course, participants will com, or contact Shepherd of the Hills at learn: to put together a monthly spending 258-4191, M-F, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. plan that works; the stepby-step process for getting National Day of Prayer out of debt for good; how to “One Nation Under God” set financial goals and communicate about money and much more. Lincoln County Prayer Breakfast More than one million households have already Thursday, May 3, 2012 benefited from Financial Peace University. On averTickets on sale now: age, participating families R. B. Holmes, 575-937-4103 have paid off $5,300 in debt

Get Involved, Connect with Professionals, Support Global Causes • Professional Networking • Service Opportunities • International Awareness • Friendship • Good Citizenship • Family Foundations • Entertainment • Ethical Environment • Leadership Development • Diversity in Membership When I first joined Rotary, I was interested in giving back to my community through service projects and was told that would be “the” organization to join for that purpose. I had no idea of the full benefits of joining Rotary. While Rotary believes in giving back to the local community, it also reaches out to the entire world. Whether it be putting in wells in countries where people have had to walk miles each day just to get their drinking water; or putting in bridges to help communities be able to obtain medical and living supplies from a neighboring community separated by a roaring river; or helping to eradicate polio from the face of the Earth. Rotarians are making such a tremendous difference in the lives of people all around the world. This, with the fellowship of other business leaders that have the same type of vision is what has kept me in Rotary. What a great service organization! For information on becoming a member of the Ruidoso Rotary Club, email President Georgia Underwood gmu@bajabb.com

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April 10, 2012

Turning a negative ... into a positive

The owners of TR Market, Bob and Connie Russell, supported the community from the day they opened six years ago until their unfortunate closing this week. The popular market, located on Highway 48 in Alto, recently shut its doors for good. The groceries and sundries were donated to the Nest domestic violence shelter and the Lincoln County Food Bank. According to Connie Russell, “This community has supported us at TR’s for six years and KFC for 12. There was never any question about what to do with our inventory. My husband thought of the Nest and the food bank right away.” The Nest received three truckloads of donations from the Russells. “It felt like Christmas,” exclaims Nest Advocate Mona Earnest. Bob Durrett, Dick Dolphin, Jim Lucy, Ken Whitney and Pete Murray from the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) of Ruidoso transported the

goods and assisted Nest staff with unloading the boxes into the shelter, filling two large freezers to the brim. The bounty included much needed products, such as over-the-counter medications, cleaning products, canned goods, toiletries, meats, cheese and vegetables. “The ladies were thrilled to see such great donations come in. Last night they used the fresh green peppers to make a stuffed pepper dinner for the house,” shares Earnest. The donation was so hearty that after filling their shelves and freezers, the Nest contacted the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca and the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center to partake in the bounty. All in all, TR’s Market and the Russells’ made a deep impact, turning their loss into a significant gain in four local organizations.

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Pictured is a Nest freezer full of donated food from TR’s Market.

Speech therapist joins LCMC modified barium swallow Lincoln County studies, voice, speech and Medical Center, LCMC, language problems as well has contracted with Alison as bedside swallowing evalBarton, the new Speech uations. A modified barium Language Pathologist at swallow exam allows a the Therapy Center adjapatient to swallow a small cent to LCMC in Ruidoso. amount of food and/or liqBarton started April 2. uid that illustrates how the Barton comes to patient is swallowing and if LCMC from the Menard there are any problems. Special Education Cooperative in Menard, Texas Barton has experience where she was a speech in three healthcare settings; language pathologist. Since hospital, rehabilitation and 2007, Barton served three home health, all in San Anschool districts with stugelo, Texas. She received Alison Barton dents aged three to 22. her Bachelor’s Degree in A speech language pathologist, or speech Early Childhood – Special Education in 1994 therapist, is a specialist with training in the from Angelo State University in San Angelo, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of speech, Texas. Barton received her Master’s Degree voice, and language disorders such as trouble in Communication Sciences and Disorders in swallowing or inability to speak properly 2005 from Texas Women’s University. resulting from a health-related illness. Barton is available at the Therapy Center, 213 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso Monday “Alison’s experience and skills complithrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ment our Rehabilitation Services department tremendously,” said Brandi Darnold, LCMC LCMC is a county-owned facility leased Rehabilitation Services Manager. “She brings by Presbyterian Healthcare Services. This a strong sense of patient care, compassion partnership has existed since 1972 and is and expertise which will greatly benefit dedicated to improving the health of individuLCMC’s patients.” als, families and communities. LCMC and Presbyterian Healthcare Services operates a Darnold added that Barton’s background hospital, 6 clinics and a countywide ambuwill allow LCMC to expand our speech lance service. therapy services in swallowing assessments,

Hubbard Foundation announces 2012 southeast NM grant program The R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation of Ruidoso is proud to announce the “Southeast New Mexico Grant Program” for 2012. Since this program was created in 2000, more than $2 million has been awarded to a total of 397 organizations in Chaves, Curry, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero and Roosevelt Counties. Grant proposals will be accepted from counties, municipalities, public schools and all 501-c-3 nonprofit organizations in any of the above mentioned seven counties. Proposals will be accepted beginning May 7 with a deadline of July 31. Proposals should explain how each project can improve the quality of life in a specific area. Successful grants will be awarded in November. Grant amounts may vary from $1,000 to $20,000. Requests for general operation, personnel costs or requests from individuals for personal grants do not qualify. In 2011, a total of $249,000 was awarded to such groups; the Assurance Home and Wings for

B U S I N E S S buzz Listen to the Business Buzz, Wednesday’s from 9 - 10 a.m. on AM 1490 KRUI. This week’s guests: Get the buzz on who has the best BBQ in Artesia — Henry’s BBQ; the finest jeweler in Roswell — Bullock’s; and the greatest new bling store in Ruidoso — Coco B’s.

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The CUMC Methodist Men adopted the Nest as their local mission before the Nest even opened their doors in March 2007. The weekend before the Nest opened, more than 15 Methodist Men appeared at the staging of the shelter to assemble bunk beds, rocking chairs, bar stools, bassinets, playpens and children’s toys. Since that time, they have provided monthly donations of funds, toiletries and goods, as well as “manpower” for various improvement and repair projects at the Nest. Their most recent contribution is making themselves available to assist the Sweet Charity Resale Boutique with donation pickups, delivery and garbage control. According to Kathy Carey, Lead Retail Associate at Sweet Charity, “We are blessed with so many donations of fine furniture to sale in the shop but we were lacking the ability to pick up these beautiful pieces. We are so thankful

to CUMC, who joins Dave Fouse and Jack Stevens of the Jerome Don Klein VFW Post 7072, who pick up donations for us as well.”

Life in Chaves County, Special Olympics and the Hartley House in Curry, the Boys and Girls Club and Carlsbad Community Kitchen in Eddy, Portales Recreation Center and Angel Ministries in Roosevelt, COPE and Tularosa Public Library in Otero, Junior Service League and Mills Elementary in Lea and Capitan’s Women’s Club, Spencer Theater, City of Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln County AS Teachers and Hondo FFA in Lincoln. Since its inception in 1986, the Hubbard Foundation has given more than $30 million in grants nationwide. Mr. & Mrs. Hubbard’s business interests in New Mexico include Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino, The Links at Sierra Blanca, and horse breeding operations in New Mexico as well as real estate developments. Organizations that qualify may contact the Hubbard Foundation for an application or information at P.O. Box 2498, Ruidoso, NM 88355 or by phoning 575-258-5919 or email at info@hubbardfoundation.com.

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Money Smart Week – Planning for funeral expenses

If you missed Ruidoso Public Library’s Money Smart Week last week, another event is available this week. Thursday, April 12, from 4 - 5 p.m., Danny Sisson of La Grone Funeral Chapel explains how to plan for funeral expenses. These activities are part of hundreds of free financial education events that will occur all over the country in connection with Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Financial institutions, government agencies, not-for-profits, libraries and schools are joining forces to raise awareness about financial education and provide resources to the public at large. Because this is a Money Smart Week event, all content will be void of sales pitches and will not refer to any company’s products or services unless used as an example or asked about by participants. For information on events later this month and across the country, please see moneysmartweek.org or the local library’s calendar at www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl.

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Riding a road of his own –

Greg Hathcock, owner of the Grazing Bull By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Colorful doesn’t quite describe Greg Hathcock. He’s been around life’s rodeo a few times and has documentation and stories to prove it. A Ruidoso Downs resident, he and wife, Susan, are new business owners in Capitan. But Greg didn’t start out in New Mexico. Down south in Ripley, Tenn., Hathcock was born in cotton country. A football player in high school, he remembers one of his coaches helping him find his first job. Hathcock worked in the garment industry, packing clothing for shipping. Before graduating high school he was offered a football scholarship at the (now) University of Memphis. He headed off to college where in addition to playing, watched Archie Manning (Eli and Peyton’s dad) throw the pigskin. He studied physical education but found that college just wasn’t his forté

and so hit the road in search of his own way. His road has taken many turns in the process. Since his mom and sister had moved to California, Hathcock’s road headed west as well, where he was drafted into the service and became a medic. After discharge, bull riding became a part of his life, participating for several years as an amateur. He got his PRCA permit and when world champion bull-rider Gary Leffew (1970) saw promise in Hathcock, Leffew took him under his wing to train. “I had more fun than anything,” Hathcock says. But his road continued and after rodeo days, Hathcock headed to Reno and Las Vegas, Nev. where he learned bartending. The locals quickly found him to be an engaging friend and would come to Hathcock’s bar after they finished work to socialize. Soon, Union organizers saw him as an asset and hired

The Grazing Bull crew: Brian Saldin (head cook), Greg Hathcock, and Kalyn Sheffield (assistant manager and server).

him as an inside organizer at the Sahara. He eventually organized the worker’s union at Circus-Circus, which gave him ABC network notoriety. Still the road stretched out before him, and it was at this point he fell in love with a well-bred, beautiful brood mare. He bought her, treated her right and she became the matriarch of his horsebreeding business. Her offspring began to win races and set track records in New York and California. Hathcock started burning up the road between tracks in the east and west. This eventually brought Greg and his wife to Lincoln County. The Downs racetrack provides the perfect venue for their racing horses to shine. Their herd currently numPhoto courtesy Greg Hathcock bers 18 with five mares ready to foal. In earlier days, Greg Hathcock spent plenty of time Susan has sacrificed on the road as a professional bull rider.

her art career so Greg could succeed in the horse business. She’s been his partner for decades, feeding and caring for their herd so Greg could pursue other business ventures. “Without her I couldn’t have made it,” says Hathcock. Their new business, The Grazing Bull Restaurant, displays her love of art and she’s painted the entry art for the place. Grazing Bull is located on the east end of Smokey Bear Blvd. Grazing Bull has a continental menu, and their chicken fried steak is quickly becoming legendary. Head cook Brian Saldin hand-batters and skillet-fries each order. Trusted assistant Kalyn Sheffield helps in the management of the restaurant, serving as well. Both employees have been with Hathcock since the restaurant opened in October, 2011. Patrons will also see Susan as she serves a few days each week. Daily hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and plans to extend hours are in the works. Hathcock’s road is cold, for the time being. He says, “I’m going to stay and make it pay.” Then he adds, with his signature smile, “With horses, you have to be tough.” His toughness only extends to his horses; his customers and friends find him to be a warm-hearted soul.

Funding available for community buildings, equipment in rural communities Courtesy of USDA Rural Development

USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today the agency is currently taking applications to construct essential community buildings and to purchase needed equipment such as fire trucks and police cars. “These projects not only provide needed infrastructure in rural communities, they contribute to the Obama Administration’s continued efforts to create quality jobs and improve the nation’s economy,” Brunner said in making the announcement. In the past USDA Rural Development has funded the new Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa, the new library in the City of Bayard and fire stations and fire equipment in rural communities in New Mexico. These projects were funded through the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities (CF) Program. The CF program provides the necessary financing and essential technical support for the construction or purchase of community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include child-care centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings and transportation. The financing through the CF program is made available to rural communities of 20,000 residents or less. Public bodies, non-profit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes can apply for the loan and grant funds through this program. The project’s funding is conCARRIZOZO, NM

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tingent upon meeting the terms of the loan or grant agreement. In announcing the funding for the CF program Brunner said, “This fiscal year we received an increased amount of funds through the CF program from Congress.” He added, “Because Congress has given us this funding it is one of

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the goals of this Administration to make sure we spend the money wisely as we modernize and update our infrastructure by expanding educational opportunities for students in rural areas, and providing health care, and emergency facilities and equipment to those living in rural America.”

Applications for the Community Facilities program are currently being taken. For more information on the CF program go to: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ HCF_CF.html or call your local USDA Rural Development area office. USDA Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural Development fosters growth in homeownership, finances business development and supports the creation of critical community and technology

Leadership Lincoln Leaders of the Week Dennis Rich

I am 40 years old and have lived in Lincoln County since 1993. I grew up in the Bosque Farms area and attended school in Los Lunas. After high school, I attended New Mexico State University. There, I met my wife. I will be married 20 years this year in November. I have worked for DT Collins & Associates for the entire time I have lived in Lincoln County. I have taken several land surveying classes throughout the years and I recently passed my exam to become a licensed land surveyor in New Mexico. I have two children, Maggie (12) and Zachary (8). I have been involved in many youth activities with my children, including 4-H, rodeo and little league baseball. I have several hobbies outside

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Ind. for the next 20 years working in the University’s Library system, Meeting and marrying my wife Judy and together raising two children. While working at Purdue I returned to College (Indiana University) to get my Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. In 1996 we moved to New Mexico where I worked for a year at Western NM University’s Miller Library prior to accepting Dennis Rich James R. Pawlak a position as the Public Services of work, hunting, fishing, watching Librarian and acting director for ENMU’s sports and I am an avid reader. Branch Campus Library here in Ruidoso. I am currently serving on ENMU’s ProfesJames R. Pawlak sional Employees Senate, the chair of the I was born and raised in Northern In- Ruidoso Public Library’s Advisory Board, diana. I attended Purdue University as an and am a participant in the Ruidoso undergraduate and was awarded a BA Dance Ensemble’s Annual production of in English. I remained in West Lafayette, “The Nutcracker.”

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Education By Corey Bard

I have been warned not to write about the Lincoln County War because from the historians on down to your neighbors, everyone has their own version of what happened. It just depends on who or what you believe if a particular story is historically documented and researched or a fictionalized account that has become accepted. Hundreds of books, many on the shelves of Ruidoso Public Library and just as many movies have been made about the division of people in Lincoln County, the violence, people taking matters into their own hands, the myth or not of Lincoln County being the end of the wild west. I have not completed any of the books or seen any of the movies and I have only lived in Lincoln County six months. I see the gun club is holding a fund raiser, and Lincoln and Fort Stanton are eking by as tourist stops. I picture a scene out of the movie “Westworld,” people coming to Lincoln County as paid vacations to relive the Lincoln County War and take on the roles of Murphy, Dolan, Tunstall, McSween, Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid, or John Chisum. Or if you do not want to be in a gun fight, maybe you can take part in a cattle drive or round up, or be a soldier at the Fort or a Native American living in the area. So, until I read more history, I will write about the Lincoln County War without writing about much at all. Money Smart month continues at the library with experts sharing their advice on handling your money. Thursday, April 12 at 4 p.m. How to plan for a funeral — Danny Sisson of La Grone Funeral Chapel Ruidoso presents on planning for funeral costs. Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Earth Day Special: Rainwater Harvesting – Jim Miller introduces us to how to harvest rainwater for personal and household use. Bring your house & property specifications so Jim can answer your questions so you can make your own adaptations. Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. Health and Wealth – Aimee Bennett of the Lincoln County Health Office presents on how healthy choices today affect your health care costs tomorrow. Tuesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. Budgets, Credit Risks and Scores — Greg Shaver of Otero Federal Credit Union. Wednesday, April 25 at 4 p.m. Health Savings Through Exercise – Marsha Palmer of Lincoln County Extension Office shares heart wise exercises and answers your questions. Thursday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Budgeting and Get A Better Job – Rachel Weber and Stephanie Gillespie present two short talks on personal finance and getting the job you deserve. Friday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Banking – Mr. Turner of First National Bank discusses personal finance issues, savings rates, and current scams. Other April Events: Saturday April 21 at 11 a.m. Author Gary Cozzens presents his new book, “Capitan, New Mexico: From Coalora Coal Mines to Smokey Bear.” Sunday April 22 Noon to 5 p.m. Earth Day Picnic and Hoe Down in Wingfield Park — The Library will have storytelling about nature, conservation, and the outdoors. Saturday April 28 at 11 a.m. Andy Holton “Hidden in Holland” led a life similar to Anne Frank during WWII.

Scout-O-Rama celebrates scouting in LC By Jack Shuster

The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Lincoln County will show the public what their packs and troops can do at the first annual Sierra Blanca District Scout-O-Rama at Two Rivers Park in Ruidoso on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Scout-ORama is Scouting’s chance to show off to the public. Saint Eleanor Pack 58 of Ruidoso will demonstrate pizza box reflector cooking. Community United Methodist Church Pack 59 of Ruidoso will exhibit soap carving, knife safety and the Whittlin’ Chip requirements. Tent pitching will be the theme of Ruidoso’s Community UMC Troop 59 as they show how to set up and tear down a camp. Sacred Heart Pack 124 of Capitan will demonstrate knot tying/log pulling. A table will be set up in the Pavilion to sign up new Scouts from first grade through high school and adult Scouters. Tiger Cubs is a year-round family and home-centered program that encourages ethical decision-making skills for first grade boys. These boys participate in the program with their adult partners. The Tiger Cub program encourages shared leadership, learning about the community, and family understanding.

Cub Scouts is a year-round family and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for boys in the second through fifth grade. Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Webelos Scouts is a year-round family and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for fourth and fifth grade (or 10 year-old) boys.

Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and through peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about Scouting and to participate in Scouting skills at the Scout-O-Rama at Two Rivers Park in Ruidoso on Saturday, April 14.

Dance of Fellowship at the Library Photo courtesy of Corey Bard

A Dance of Fellowship was held at Ruidoso Public Library on Saturday, March 31. It was the final program from the library’s March series on Building Common Ground: Community, Civility and Compassion. These programs were made possible by a grant from the American Library Association, the Fetzer Institute and the Friends of the Library. Andrea Reed from Common Ground led the Dance of Fellowship.

Fifth graders descend on Cedar Creek campgrounds On April 18 and 25, New Mexico State Forestry and its partners will host area fifth graders for the 20th Annual Conservation Days. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Sam Tobias Memorial Park in Cedar Creek will be the scene of hands on, environmental demonstrations. Stations will include entomology with Greg Haussler; wildlife by Mark Masden with NM Game and Fish; archeology as explained by Holly Houghton of the Mescalero Apache Tribe; wildlife and its preservation abilities by Marge Woods of the Spring River Zoo in Roswell; wildfire prevention by USFS; Steve Daly of BLM will be discussing the importance of healthy watersheds; Roger Allen

This week in Lincoln County History Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society April 10, 1827 Lew Wallace born in Crawfordsville, Indiana. April 10, 1880 Captain Charles Steelhammer on detached service to Mescalero Agency. April 11, 1855 Secretary of War Jefferson Davis approves establishment of Fort Stanton. April 13, 1870 Company E, 8th Cavalry arrives at the Fort. April 13, 1878 Grand Jury empanelled in Lincoln. Judge Bristol commutes daily from Fort Stanton. April 13, 1881 Billy the Kids sentenced to hang for murder of Sheriff Brady. April 15, 1880 Farrier Isaac H. James, Company F, 9th Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery. April 15, 1964 Dixie B. Sparks appointed Post Master at Fort Stanton. April 16, 1878 Fire destroys a shed, stables and part of quartermaster’s corral. Com-

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pany F, 9th Cavalry puts out fire. April 16, 1880 Major Morrow and command attack Mescaleros at Dog Canyon. April 16 to July 5, 1879 Dudley Court of Inquiry investigates conduct of Lt. Col. Nathan A. M. Dudleys actions during the Five Day Battle of the Lincoln County War. Dudley exonerated on all eight counts. April 17, 1855 Lieutenant Colonel Dixon S. Miles establishes Camp Garland at junction of Rio Ruidoso and Rio Bonito. April 17, 1871 Lt. Col. August V. Kautz relinquishes command of the Fort. April 18, 1879 Governor Lew Wallace leaves Fort Stanton for Santa Fe. Private Douglas Jones, Company?, 9th Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery. April 18, 1883 Corporal Columbus Brown, Company D, 13th Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

of Alto will showcase his expertise in composting and area fire departments are always a hit as they talk about fires, explain their equipment and allow the students to work the water

hoses. This is an outdoor learning experience looked forward to by fifth grade teachers and their students every year.

Youth of the Week Dustee Rae Eldrige

Dustee Rae Eldrige, a senior attending Capitan High School played on the volleyball and basket ball teams and is a member of the track

team. She’s really proud to be a part of a giving team, raising money this year for cancer survivors. Eldrige describes herself as kind-hearted, sweet, and down to earth who is straight with people. She takes after her dad. “I have a hot temper and so does he,” said Eldrige. One day she wants to kiss Vin Diesel who is an actor in her favorite movie “Fast Five.”

“If I had my own country I would name it Volleyball Land. There would be three laws. 1. No drama. 2. No picking your nose and eating your boogers. 3. You must smile all of the time. Those in violation will be placed in the middle of a court and get hit with volleyballs.” For more information about “Youth of the Week” contact Lisa Morales at 575-258-9922 or lisa@ ruidosofreepress.com.

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‘Capitan New Mexico’ Book signing and presentation The Hubbard Museum of the American West is pleased to host local favorite Gary Cozzens in a book signing and presentation of “Capitan New Mexico: From the Coalora Coal Mines to Smokey Bear,” Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Museum’s Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center. Cozzens’ new book was published by The History Press and features a look at the history of Capitan and surrounding area. A native New Mexican, Gary Cozzens grew up in Portales where he graduated from Portales High School and Eastern New Mexico University earning a double major in history and political science. Following graduation he served in the United States Marine Corps for a total of 24 years, including; Operation Desert Storm, and retired as a Major in 1999. Cozzens is employed by the Region IX Education Cooperative in Ruidoso. He is a member of the Lincoln County Historical Society, Fort Stanton, Inc., the Lincoln County Site Watch program and a member of the Historical Society of New Mexico. Cozzens is the author of the book “The Nogal Mesa,” also published by The History Press. Gary

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and his wife Shirley Crawford, live on the Nogal Mesa in Lincoln County.

From the back cover – A Black Bear Cub

“Over 60 years ago a black bear cub was found clinging to a tree and life in the Capitan Mountains of south central New Mexico. Badly burned, dehydrated and in shock after a major forest fire, the bear cub was rescued by soldiers from nearby Ft. Bliss who were fighting the fire. Nursed back to health by a New Mexico game warden and his family, the bear was sent to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. where he was named Smokey Bear and became the nation’s symbol for fighting forest fires. Without a doubt, Smokey is the most famous local son from the village of Capitan. Capitan was founded 50 years before that devastating forest fire in 1950, to support local coalmines. Later it became the distribution hub for the Ft. Stanton Merchant Marine Hospital and the surrounding area. Both of these activities were supported by the railroad. The village has also seen a strong influence from the U. S. Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 20th century. Like much of rural New Mexico, Capitan has adjusted to changing times to retain its identity and history.” The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open daily from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575378-4142 for information. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs.

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Celebrating Earth Week

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ENMU-Ruidoso students and faculty used recycled materials to construct bird houses for the 2011 Earth Day festival at Wingfield Park.

Ruidoso Earth Week Celebration – April 14-22 It’s a Hoedown! Free workshops, a clean-up and a picnic! www.Ruidosoearthday.com

Earth Week Opportunities brought to you by: Common Ground, Dr. Jim Miller, EcoServants, ENMU –Ruidoso, Healthy Life Initiative, Johnny Appleseed, Keep Ruidoso Beautiful, PNM, Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, Ruidoso Public Library, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Team Apple Core, Village of Ruidoso and many wonderful volunteers. Free opportunities geared towards greener living and stewardship hosted by local experts.

Saturday, April 14 10 - 11 a.m. Rain Water Harvesting – Ruidoso Public Library, 258-3704 Sunday, April 15 Any time Plan your own event, meet with friends/ neighbors for your own power out, plant indoor seedlings, invite others to picnic or events Monday, April 16 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Water for Thought – ENMU Rm 112, 257-2120 hosted by Science Guys Tuesday, April 17 Noon -1 p.m. How to Start a Recycle Program (Home or Business) – ENMU Rm 103, 257-2120 Wednesday, April 18 Noon - 1 p.m. Learn about Composting – Smokey Bear Ranger Station, 257-4095 5 - 7 p.m. Earth Friendly Crafts – ENMU, lobby, 937-2725, make various recycled crafts, supplies provided Thursday, April 19 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency for Business – ENMU Rm 105, 257-7395, morning workshops

for restaurants, afternoon workshops for lodgers, small business Friday, April 20 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Focus on the Future Water and Energy Conference, Ruidoso Convention Center, 257-3012, tradeshow/workshops by experts Saturday, April 21 8 - 11 a.m. Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Bank Challenge Clean-up, School House Park, 2575030, register 8 - 8:45 a.m., door prizes & lunch provided 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lincoln County Solar and Sustainability Tour, various locations, visit Ruidosoearthday.com Sunday, April 22 Noon - 5 p.m.

The activities also The first Earth include workshops Day celebration was for both home and held April 22, 1970, business, such as with more than one how to start a recycle million participants program, energy effinationwide. Now, less ciency for restaurants, than 50 years later, lodgers and small participant levels have businesses and let us grown to more than not forget the Water one billion people and Energy Conferexpected to participate ence that will be held in this year’s activities at the Ruidoso Conglobally. The world is vention Center April going “green” and this 20. You are invited is no passing fad. Angie Fernandez to attend as many of The goal of Earth Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com these activities as you Day is to take a mowish, and they are all free. For more ment to celebrate the major role the information on these workshops and earth plays in providing for all that activities you may visit www.Ruidodwell on our planet. This celebration soearthday.com . is also used to create awareness and The third annual Earth Day Picnic share ideas on how to be a good stewcelebration will be held at Wingfield ard to the earth. Earth Day is not just Park Sunday, April 22 from 12 - 5 for hippies and tree huggers, as we p.m. This is a great opportunity to celall need to do what we can to make ebrate life, our earth, our community sure the earth is able to sustain future and our children as the picnic will host generations. a variety of family friendly activities. Lincoln County is no stranger in The picnic will include live music understanding of the importance of and dancing, face painting, informaenvironmental health as many local individuals and businesses have orga- tion booths, children’s activities and a clothing exchange. So come enjoy our nized a week-long list of activities to planet the way nature intended us to, encourage and educate us on diverse in the great outdoors, with our friends, topics that affect this type of well family and neighbors. And remember being. Activities include a rainwater that environmental health is all of our harvesting workshop, earth friendly responsibility. crafts, and a composting workshop.

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Fort Stanton Garrison mustering troops By Jack Shuster

The thundering hoof beats of the Cavalry on the parade ground and the snap of muskets as Infantry soldiers fall in for drill. These are just some of the experiences the public will enjoy as the living historians of the Fort Stanton Garrison take spectators back in history at Fort Stanton State Monument on Saturday, April 21. Living History interpretations of the Infantry and Cavalry will be presented to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Stanton was built in 1855 by soldiers of the 1st Dragoon and the 3rd and 8th Infantry Regiments to serve as a base of operations against the Mescalero Apache Indians. It served that role through 1896. Troops marched out from the Fort to search for and fight the Mescalero Indians during numerous campaigns from 1855 until the 1880’s. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry detachments are being formed at Fort Stanton to do monthly Living History Weekends for visitors. The Garrison will set up camp at Fort Stanton on Friday, April 20 and on Saturday, April 21 and will make presentations to the public. Anyone interested in becoming a living historian is invited to join the drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The most important thing for living historians is authenticity. Although generally not troops, women can play an important role in the garrison, portraying everything from army wives to laundresses. Teens can participate, too, as messengers, drummer boys and more. The Infantry Detachment of the Fort Stanton Garrison will interpret the 8th Regiment, U.S. Infantry, which was at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1860. The Infantry Detachment will also interpret the 15th Infantry, which served at Fort Stanton from 1869 through

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1874. The Cavalry Detachment will take on the role of the 1st Regiment, U. S. Dragoons at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1856 and the U. S. Regiment of Mounted Rifles which was at the Fort from 1856 through 1859. The Cavalry Detachment will also interpret the 3rd and 8th U. S. Cavalry, which served at Fort Stanton 1866 1876. The Artillery Detachment will interpret the 2nd Regiment, U. S. Artillery which was at Fort Stanton from 1855 through 1857. If you are looking for a special place to visit, a place to help you understand the history of New Mexico, and a place whose beauty and activity will leave an indelible impression on you and your family, please visit the Fort Stanton State Monument and watch New Mexico history come to life.

More about caves educational series In the third installment of educational presentations to be held in conjunction with the opening the “Underground of Enchantment” 3-D Exhibit of New Mexico’s famous Lechuguilla Cave, the Hubbard Museum is proud to welcome Paula Bauer to the Johnny & Marty Cope Learning Center for a unique and informative presentation entitled “Where Wonders Await” on Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. The timing of this program coincides with the start of National Parks Week, in which all National Park Service sites will waive entrance fees through April 29. Hidden beneath parched, thorn-covered canyons within Carlsbad Caverns National Park are mazes of passages, deep pools of clear water, delicate and gigantic cave formations, and thriving ecosystems. Like Lechuguilla Cave, some of the most important discoveries are recent. Ms. Bauer will discuss what “buried treasures” are still undiscovered, what inspired people to protect this place as a national park and proclaim its importance as a world heritage site, and what wonders await to be discovered. Paula Bauer has worked at Carlsbad Caverns National Park for more than 15 years. Currently, she is the management assistant at Carlsbad Caverns National Park handling multifaceted duties such as public affairs, park concessions management, and planning. Most of her career has been working directly with the public, presenting tours and talks, and managing visitor centers at Carlsbad Caverns, Petrified Forest, and Zion National Parks and for the American Battle Monuments Commission at the Normandy American Cemetery in France. The “Underground of Enchantment” exhibit, organized and circulated by the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, will be on exhibit at the Hubbard Museum through May 20. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open daily from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-

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Results

April 2

Baseball Capitan 5, Gateway Christian 1

April 3

Softball Ruidoso at West Las Vegas (2), cancelled, snow

April 5

Softball Ruidoso JV 16, Mescalero 12 Ruidoso JV 17, Mescalero 16

April 6

Baseball Capitan 24, Elida 2 Capitan 17, Elida 7 Softball Loving 18, Capitan 14 Loving 8, Capitan 5

April 7

Baseball Sandia Prep 8, Ruidoso 6 Ruidoso 11, Sandia Prep 5

April 9

Baseball Texico at Capitan, late

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April 10

Baseball Ruidoso at Dexter, 6 p.m. Softball Lordsburg at Capitan (2), 3 p.m. Boys golf Ruidoso at the Links at Sierra Blanca in Leroy Gooch Tournament, 9 a.m. Girls golf Ruidoso at Cree Meadows in Leroy Gooch Tournament, 9 a.m. Tennis Roswell at Ruidoso, 3 p.m.

April 11

Softball Mescalero at Alamogordo 9th, 4 p.m.

April 12

Softball Dexter at Ruidoso, 3 p.m. Tennis Ruidoso at Portales, 3 p.m.

April 13

Baseball Capitan at Dora (2), 1 p.m. Softball Lovington at Ruidoso (2), 4:30 p.m. Mescalero at Capitan (2), 1 p.m.

April 14

Baseball Ruidoso vs. Lovington at Portales, noon Ruidoso at Portales, 2 p.m. Track and field Ruidoso, Carrizozo, Capitan, Mescalero, Hondo track in Ruidoso Invitatational, 9 a.m. Tennis Ruidoso in Mesilla Valley Christian tournament at Las Cruces, 9 a.m.

April 16

Golf Ruidoso in Coyote Invitational at Roswell’s Spring River Golf Course, 8 a.m.

Little League Majors April 2 Rays 8, Yankees 7 April 3 Marlins 9, Cubs 2 April 4 Dodgers 10, Rays 8 Minors April 2 Dodgers 11, Red Sox 9 April 3 Jays 12, Phillies 4 April 4 Pirates 13, Dodgers 10 Farm April 2 Pirates 9, Yankees 0 April 3 TIgers 14, A’s 2 April 4 Mets 8, Diamondbacks 1 April 5 A’s 9, Yankees 7

Denver Coronado Ruidoso Warrior baseball Coronado got the win in the second game of his team’s doubleheader against defending 3A state champion Sandia Prep Saturday, going six innings and allowing four runs on four hits while striking out four.

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Ruidoso salvages split with Sun Devils By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso came into Saturday’s doubleheader needing a win, but getting one against defending 3A champion Sandia Prep wasn’t going to be easy. The Warriors almost got a victory in the first game with a four-run seventh inning, but fell just short, 8-6. Pitcher Denver Coronado did his job very well in the second game, holding the Sun Devils to four hits and four runs in getting the 11-5 win. “Those were probably the two best games we’ve played all year,” said Ruidoso coach Gilbert Alvarado. “They were focused and had fun in both games, and when they play like that, they seem to do alright.” Ruidoso (3-8) was afflicted in the first game by the same problem that plagued them in the Warriors’ contests at Lubbock Christian earlier in the year – an inability to string hits together. The Warriors got their hits – 11 of them – but five of them came in the final inning, and that was the only time they

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Ruidoso’s Aaron Shalley makes contact during his team’s doubleheader with Sandia Prep, Saturday, at White Mountain Athletic Complex. came in bunches. Until then, Sandia Prep (8-5) had firm control from the beginning, scoring three runs in the top of the first, including a 2-RBI triple by Dalton Turpen. Ruidoso eventually answered with a run in the bottom of the second when Julian

GAME ONE Sun Devils 8, Warriors 6 Sandia Prep 301 020 2 – 8 8 0 Ruidoso 010 100 4 – 6 11 5 SP – Jarod Urquhart, Dalton Turpen (4), Beau Williams (6), Genero Montoya (7) and Mikey Gangwish. Rui – Julian Lopez and Ryan Yaksich. W – Urquhart. L – Lopez. 3B –SP (Turpen 2). Rui (Garrett Thompson). 2B – SP (Montoya), Rui (Thompson, Lopez, Aaron Shalley). LOB – SP 5, Rui 7. ––– GAME TWO Warriors 11, Sun Devils 5 Sandia Prep 120 100 1 – 5 6 2 Ruidoso 220 601 - – 11 18 2 SP – Harris McConnell, Derick Ingwaldson (3), Evan Sanchez (4), Jared Urquhart (4), Beau Williams (4) and Dalton Turpen, Mikey Gangwish (2), Marshall Gradnjeans (4). Rui – Denver Coronado, Ryan Yaksich (7) and Yaksich, Robert Lopez (7). W – Coronado. L – Ingwaldson . 2B – Rui (Yaksich). LOB – SP 9, Rui 10.

Lopez doubled and eventually scored on a groundout by Ryan Francis, but that was all the Warriors could muster. The Sun Devils tacked on five more runs by the seventh inning, all the while thwarting numerous Ruidoso comeback attempts. The first came in the fourth inning, when Garrett Thompson led off with a triple, then scored on yet another groundout, this one by Lopez. Denver Coronado and Ryan Francis each singled, and that’s when coach Paul Huitt made a pitching change. Pitching changes were the norm for Sandia Prep, made each time the Warriors threatened to break an inning open. They used four pitchers in the first game, although starter Jared Urquhart got the victory.

Still, the final two pitchers – Beau Williams and Genero Montoya, almost lost it in the final inning. Aaron Shalley led things off with a double down the left field line, followed by a single from Jesse Tercero. Patrick Lundquist was later hit by a pitch to load the bases. That’s when Thompson came through with a basesclearing. A single by Ryan Yaksich again prompted Huitt to make a pitching change to Montoya. Montoya was able to strike out Lopez for the second out, but then hit Coronado with a pitch, and courtesy runner Jordan Wright moved to second. That’s when Ryan Francis smacked a single to right field,

Nanz scores leg, Warriors struggles By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Less than a week after conquering their home course in the Great 8 Invitational, the Ruidoso Warrior golf team found the going very rough at the Roswell/ Goddard Spring Invite, April 3, at Spring River Golf Course in Roswell. Tony Nanz shot a 77 to earn his second state qualifying leg, but he was the only Ruidoso player to have a good day. As a team, the Warriors shot 351 and finished fourth overall. “I’m not sure what the problem was, really” said Ruidoso coach Eric Eggleston. “We’ve been working with the kids on their aggressiveness, and that’s probably it.” Eggleston said some of his players tend to push themselves too hard on the course, trying to get a birdie when all they need is a par, or a par when a bogey will do. Usually, the Warriors take more chances when they’ve already made a mistake, and their attempts to make up for it only lead to more mistakes, according to Eggleston. “They don’t need to shoot par or under par, just an 80 will do,” Eggleston said. “If they could all

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Ruidoso’s Brandon Lewis follows his tee shot at Hole 14 at Spring River golf course in Roswell during Tuesday’s Roswell/Goddard Spring Invitational.

shoot six or seven over par, we could have won this tournament, and these kids have that ability. “They just have to stay positive and realize that shooting for a par or bogey is OK,” he added. “That’s where we’re at.” The Warriors were back on more familiar turf Monday, when they hosted the first round of the Leroy Gooch tournament at Alto Lakes Country Club. The Ruidoso Lady Warriors – who didn’t make Todd Fuqua/ the trip to RoRuidoso Free Press swell – were at Ruidoso’s Alexa the Links at Sierra Davis shoots Blanca. the ball out of Today, the the dirt at Hole boys are at The No. 2, Monday, Links, while the during the first girls will wrap round of the things up at Spring Leroy Gooch River golf course. tournament Girls coach at the Links at Melissa Misquez Sierra Blanca. said her team should be able to get their two

remaining legs in this tournament, but also believes they can get a state qualifying leg in ever tournament left in the season. “They’re getting to where they’re all putting up the same scores,” Misquez said. “That’s their goal, to get a leg every round the rest of the way.” Roswell/Goddard Spring Invite BOYS TEAM (*-State qualifying leg) 1, Clovis, 299*; 2, Hobbs, 312*; 3, Goddard, 341; 4, Ruidoso, 351; 5, NMMI, 367; 6, Roswell, 369; 7, Portales, 398 Individual Ethan Peterson, Clo – 34-35 – 69* Kenneth Fadke, Hob – 32-38 – 70* Frankie Trujillo, Clo – 38-37 – 75* Sam Bridgewater, Clo – 39-38 – 77* Ryan Hawkins, Hob – 41-36 – 77* Tony Nanz, Rui – 39-38 – 77* Chase Atwood, Hob – 39-39 – 78* Matt Justus, Clo – 41-37 – 81* Tarner Ham, Clo – 40-41 – 81* Charlie Allen, NMMI – 40-41 – 81* Jeremiah Hernandez, Hob – 39-42 – 81 Other Ruidoso finishers Sam Freed, Rui – 42-46 – 88 Brandon Lewis, Rui – 48-45 – 93 Jared Taylor, Rui – 46-47 – 93

In my 10-plus years as a sports writer, I’ve met all sorts of people – coaches, officials, athletes – and had the good fortune to tell their stories. I’ve also met many parents – some a joy to be with, some . . . not so much. You know the type, parents who are so wrapped up in their babies’ success, they confuse it with their own – and become very annoying when things don’t go there way. Well, I just may have joined those ranks. You see, my oldest – age 5 – has begun her career as a youth soccer player, and I’ve become a soccer dad. We got started a little late – she played in her first game before she had a chance to practice – and the frustration was evident on her face when she wasn’t able to score a goal. You see, she suffers from the same affliction I do. We’re not blessed with natural talent, but we hate to lose. And we both want to be good now. see PARENTS pg. 15

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Capitan starts district on a tear By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – Coming into Capitan’s doubleheader against Elida Friday, coach James Weems described the District 4-1A matchup as a test of his team’s ability. After a pair of 24-2 and 17-7 victories, it’s probably safe to say the Tigers passed that test. “It’s one of those things that can come up and bite you, like in that first game, when we had to reign my kids in,” said Capitan coach James Weems. “I don’t ever want to play these kids like we’re trying to run up the score. It make look that way, but we want to be good sports.” Capitan (6-4, 4-0 district) may have allowed the Elida Tigers the first run of the twin bill, when Lanith Chenault scored after getting on with a leadoff double, but that was the only time Elida (6-7, 2-2) led in the entire game. Capitan pushed across eight runs in the bottom of the first and 13 runs in the second to pretty much put the game away. They rapped out 15 hits and took advantage of eight Elida errors. Everyone had a good game hitting, including Tracker Bowen, going 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs scored, and Jacob Wilcox, who had the biggest hit of the game – a two-run home run over the left field fence in a very long second inning. On the mound, Raul Villegas was almost untouchable, allowing just two hits and striking out 12 Elida Tigers in getting the win. “After that first game, there was a lot of confidence, and I was able to flip the switch in that second game,” Villegas said. “Also, playing two games in one day can be hard, but coach Weems had us ready for it.” Game two was a much different affair, as Elida threw their ace – Taylor Boone – and the Capitan Tigers found things a little rough against his slower

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Capitan’s Dillon Trapp slides into third, Friday, during the Tigers’ doubleheader sweep at Capitan.

pitches. As a result, Elida was able to stay in the game – leading it 7-6 going into the fourth inning. The local Tigers finally started getting some traction against Boone in the fourth, pushing across four runs on two hits, including a good RBI rap to right field by Mikey Hamm and 2-RBI double by Dillon Trapp. The end of the game came in the fifth, when Capitan scored seven runs. Villegas scored the final run of the game when he hit a single to left center field to score Trapp and was able to score himself when Elida left fielder Tucker Morgan misplayed the ball. That run brought things to a close on the 10-run rule. “Mentally, Elida was pumped up with their ace on the mound, and Tracker didn’t have his best day on the mound, but we survived,” Weems said. Capitan opened District 4-1A play April 2 with a 5-1 win over Gateway Christian. Gateway (1-5, 0-1 district), got on the board first in the third inning, as Christopher Taylor tripled to drive in Jacob Moody.

That’s all the Warriors could get, and by the end of the sixth, they were wishing they had scored more. Capitan had runners and first and second with two outs, but Warrior starter Andrew Meeks threw a wild pitch to advance the runners, and Tracker Bowen made him pay with a single to score both runners and give Capitan the lead for good. Bowen and Mikey Hamm later scored on wild pitches for a pair of insurance runs, and got one more run in the seventh inning – although they could have been more, as they had the bases loaded. That illustrated the one thing Weems had a problem with – baserunning. “It wasn’t the young kids that were making the mistakes, it was the older ones that we’re relying on, so that bothers me,” Weems said. “They’re just too eager on the basepaths.” Pitching wasn’t a concern at all. Raul Villegas got the win, throwing the first five innings and allowing the one earned run. Bowen relieved him and struck out six of the seven batters he faced in the final two innings.

Mescalero gives away two By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Mescalero softball team may have been riding high after a District 4-1A/2A sweep of Lordsburg last week, but their performance against the Ruidoso junior varsity April 5 at Gavilan Canyon Field had their coach seeing red. The Lady Chiefs had beaten Lordsburg big, 21-9 and 23-10, and their bats were alive against the Lady Warriors. Unfortunately for Mescalero, their defense wasn’t all that great in 16-12 and 17-16 losses. Mescalero (3-5, 2-0 district) led off the first game with four runs on three hits, but the Lady Warriors showed that no lead was safe, scoring seven runs and batting around in the bottom of the first inning. Ruidoso took an even bigger lead in the bottom of the second, pushing across seven more runs and holding the Lady Chiefs to just one. While it looked like the Lady Warriors were cruising to a big victory, Mescalero began a slow but sure comeback, scoring five runs in the third and one run each in the fourth and sixth innings, but it wasn’t enough. The second game was even more frustrating for the Lady Chiefs, as they had a 9-2 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. Ruidoso scored four runs in the fourth and six runs in the fifth, thanks mainly to Lady Chief errors.

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Mescalero pitcher Jamie Chee delivers to the plate during a doubleheader, April 5, against the Ruidoso junior varsity at Gavilan Canyon Field. “The errors are killing us,” said Mescalero coach Cyrus Simmons. “Everything all the way around is pretty much taken care of, but our overthrows and errors are killing us. There are times we just couldn’t get that first out or that last out. We just don’t have that confidence.” Mescalero made a game comeback in the top of the fifth with seven runs to take a 16-11 lead, but the Lady Warriors got six runs across in the bottom of the innings to retake the lead, then held the Lady Chiefs scoreless in the sixth to secure the victory. Mescalero’s Cheralynn Lester started the inning promisingly, knocking a double into left field, but was thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple for the first out.

Jamie Chee followed with a triple, but was later picked off third base. “Our decision-making showed we were a little overeager,” Simmons said. “But just in that fluke inning.” Chee was also the starter in both games for the Lady Chiefs, and Simmons was happy with her pitching, despite all the Ruidoso runs that were scored. “Our pitching has come a long ways, and I think she’ll be ready for district,” Simmons said of Chee’s performance. Mescalero will be at the Alamogordo freshmen for a doubleheader April 11, and play district doubleheaders at Capitan April 13 and Mesilla Valley April 19. They won’t be home again until April 24, when they take on Capitan.

Loving is just too strong for Lady Tigers By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com A slow start against the top-ranked team in the state led to a sweep of Capitan’s softball team at the hands of Loving Friday. In what could be a preview of this year’s Class 1A/2A state championship, the Lady Tigers fell 18-14 and 8-5. “We have some good hitters, but they have some good hitters too,” said Capitan coach Rodney Griego. “Our hitting was there, but our pitching wasn’t as sharp, at least not in that first game.” Sidni Hughes pitched both games, and while her fastball was on, Griego knew she couldn’t hope to just overpower the Lady Cardinals (10-7). Changeups were needed. But that’s where the problems started. “I call every pitch, so I know that she just wasn’t on,” Griego said of Hughes in the first game. Hughes, however, had a very good game at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple and inside-the-park grand slam, driving in seven runs. Kymbra Espinosa was 2-for-2 with a triple and two walks. The Lady Tigers (6-4) actually had a 7-0 lead going into the bottom of the second inning, but that’s when Loving started its comeback. From then on, it was a see-saw affair with the Lady Cardinals finally coming out on top. Loving wasted little time roaring out to an 8-1 lead in game two, but those eight runs in the first two innings were all the Lady Cardinals would get. Capitan chipped away at the lead for the rest of the game, while Hughes got stronger and shut down the Loving bats. “She usually does that, gets stronger as the day goes on,” Griego said of Hughes performance. “But you can’t pitch like that against Loving and win. They’re always strong hitters.” The Lady Tigers start district 4-1A/2A play today with a doubleheader against Lordsburg.

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Three new state marks for Ruidoso

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Ruidoso third baseman Robert Lopez, left, takes the throw to retire Sandia Prep’s Genero Montoya, Saturday, at White Mountain Athletic Complex. WARRIORS from pg. 13 and Wright tried to come home for another score, but was thrown out to end the game. “That was his decision, and that’s inexperience,” Alvarado said of Wright’s trying to score. “He didn’t see that the run was really meaningless, and when you’re coming back like that, you have

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Ruidoso second baseman Patrick Lundquist throws to first for an out during the Warriors’ doubleheader against Sandia Prep, Saturday, at White Mountain Athletic Complex.

to play station to station.” The Warriors put things together in game two, scoring two runs in each of the first two innings to maintain a 4-3 lead with Coronado pitching. He allowed another Sandia Prep run in the top of the fourth, but then came the Inning That Wouldn’t End. Ruidoso scored six runs on seven hits in the bottom of the fourth, while the Sun Devils started their revolving door of pitchers, but this time it didn’t work. “I think they carried that momentum over from the last game,” Alvarado said. “We still made mistakes, but we were able to limit them to where they didn’t hurt us. They weren’t gamechanging mistakes.” Coronado, meanwhile, got stronger as the game went along, shutting out the Sun Devils before being relieved by Yaksich in the top of the seventh. “I just focused up and started hitting my spots,” Coronado said. “I think I was just nervous starting out, but then I got the hang of it.” “Denver has had four outings now that have given us a chance to win,” Alvarado said. “I think even Julian gave us a chance to win, and that’s all I ever ask of my starters, just keep us close.” The Warriors are at Dexter Tuesday, then resume District 4-3A play with a pair of games against Lovington and Portales at Portales April 14.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Another week, another bunch of new state qualifications for the Ruidoso track and field team. The Warriors were in Lovington for the Ross Black Relays April 5, and the boys had a particularly good day, finishing 10 points ahead of District 4-3A rival Portales. They were still a long ways off from defending state champion Lovington, however, but coach Colt Harrelson said the real goal is to get as many athletes to Albuquerque as possible. “Just as long as they’re on the bus, that’s all that matters,” Harrelson said. The boys were able to qualify the 1,600-medley team of Bryce Pompos, Ethan Perry, Parker Johnson and Bruce Klinekole – the only relay left for the Warriors – with a time of 3:49.84, just under the 3:50 state mark. Pompos also earned a state qualifying mark of 42 feet, five inches in the triple jump and finished second overall at the meet. For the girls, the medley team of Ryann Flack, Maggie Black, Lea Zoller and Isa Lyndsey also qualified with a time of 4:41.46, three seconds faster than the state qualifying mark. Harrelson was particularly happy with the girls’ result, as he was relying on two freshmen and two sophomores on the team. Senior Staci Mitchell – who is already qualified in the 300-meter hurdles and is the defending state champion in the event – is usually the anchor on the medley team, but has torn ligaments in her right foot. “She has to be in a boot for two weeks, then we’ll reevaluate,” Harrelson said. “It’s been bad luck, but we’re lucky to have some younger athletes that can step in and contribute.” In the category of requalifying, Matthew Carr improved his mark in the shot put with a throw of 46 feet and was third overall. Those close to qualifying were Parker Johnson in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.4 seconds and Travis Mosher in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 16.5 seconds. Both were just 2/10th of a second off of the qualifying times. The 24th annual Warrior Invite is next up for Ruidoso, and almost every small school in the area will be there as well. The meet kicks off at Ruidoso High School April 14 at 9 a.m.

PARENTS from pg. 13 So, not only is my girl having to learn patience as a player, I’m having to learn some as a dad, and we’ve both got a ways to go. I always swore to myself I wouldn’t become one of those annoying parents, and there’s no guarantee I will. But I’ve found not becoming that screaming cheerleader on the sideline is more difficult than I thought.

So to all the parents I’ve always felt smug about when I see them yelling at games and generally ticking everyone else off, let me say – I feel you. Now I understand, and I hope this experience makes me and my daughter better people. By the way, my little girl score her first-ever goal Saturday. Go Cougars!

Sports in brief Golf fundraiser The Ruidoso Junior Golf Association, in partnership with the Ruidoso High School golf teams, will host the fifth of six fundraising scrambles at Rainmakers Golf Club this Sunday at 1 p.m. Call Melissa Misquez at Cree Meadows, 257-5815, for more information or to sign up.

Senior Olympics Qualifying for this year’s state Seniors Olympics has begun, and this year is also a qualifying year fot he 2013 national games in Cleveland. The age minimum is 50 years as of Dec. 31, 2012, and a $5 registration fee entitles the individual to participate in all offered events. Deadline for early bird registration of $45 for state games is May 31, while regular registration is $60 by June 15. Late registration is $70 by June 30. There is also an extra fee for bowling, golf, swimming and racquetball. To sign up for any event, call Sandee Jourden at 257-4565. Dates for events are: Cycling – April 14, 8 a.m., Airport Road at Bonito Fire Station. Shuffleboard – April 17, 10:30 a.m., Ruidoso Senior Center. Table Tennis – April 19, 10:30 a.m., Ruidoso Senior Center. Golf – April 21 at 1 p.m. at Cree Meadows. A $5 golf fee is required. Call Jim Clements at 258-4047. Swimming –April 24 at 19 a.m., the RAC. Billiards – April 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Ruidoso Senior Center. Basketball free throw and three pointers – April 28, 10 a.m. at the

Middle School outdoor courts. Horseshoes, May 22 at 10 a.m., Smokey Bear Forest Trail parking lot. Recreational events – May 25, 9 a.m. at Ruidoso High School track. Track and field – May 26, 9 a.m., Ruidoso High School track. Pickleball – First week of May, call 630-1099 to enter. Raquetball and tennis, contact Bart Young at 257-3193.

Lincoln County Wars

The Ruidoso Gun Club will host this year’s Lincoln County Wars – to raise funds for the Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club – at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road, April 14. There will be silent auctions and a raffle to support the kids. To donate items to the auction, or for more information, contact Avery Clontz at aclontz@mac.com, Wade Proctor at wadeproctor@ruidoso-nm.gov or David Warnack at dwarnack@fs.fed.us.

Big Willie Classic

A golf fundraiser for People for Kids will be held June 16 at Valle Del Sol Golf Course in Carrizozo. The tournament is also accepting prize or cash donations to keep the event fun and interesting for participants. Prizes may include – but are not limited to – golf bags, golf clubs, balls, towels, trophies and gift cards. This event is named after Willie Silva, a long-time business owner in Carrizozo. He contributed greatly over many years to his community, and we would like to continue that tradition. For more information, contact James Silva at 480-332-4354.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 29 of 32 Name Won Lost Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 15 Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27½ 24½ The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 27 Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24½ 27½ Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 30 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 32 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Spud & the Tater Tots 2710, The Who? 2526, Old Timers 2433 Handicap game – Serious Not 884, Larry Larry’s 876, Ageless Wonders 864 Men’s handicap series – Harry Allwein 767, Gene Nitz 682, Jim Clements 640 Men’s handicap game – Tom Douglas 273, Larry Caywood 241, Spud Mitchum 225 Women’s handicap series – Sandi Meek 725, Lucy Servies 673, Rose Bivens 667 Women’s handicap game – Gloria Wheeler 256, Ursula Eckersley 247, Cindy Sanchez 233 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 11 of 12 Name Won Lost Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 11 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 17 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 17 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 18 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 21 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 23 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 25 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 44 Last week’s high scores Handicap Series – Rhino Rose 2482, Choke and Stroke 2426, Four Feathers 2410 Handicap Game – Homies 849, Living Energies 842, Go Getters 808 Men’s handicap series – Joe Terrell 675, Robert Mays 657, Tom Rheingans 639 Men’s handicap game – Jhovany Ruiz 246, Tom Douglas 240, Beau Gavaldon 225 Women’s handicap series – Pam Bernard 690, Millie Cimarron 635, Leslie Blackmon 628 Women’s handicap game – Diane Killingsworth 239, Mary Gillett 236, Mary Blackmon, Kathy Kiefer 222 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 28 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 7 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 10 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 11 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 12 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 15

Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 16 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 18 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 19 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 19 High scores Scratch series – Ruidoso Bowl 2426, Evan’s Team 2140, Car Quest 1827 Scratch game – Even Par 807, Ruidoso U-Haul 745, Knight Riders 565 Handicap series – Western Auto 2679, Team 7 2600 Handicap game – No Doubt 927, Wild Cards 882 Men’s scratch series – Kevin Welch 755, Jim McGarvey 683, Zane Reed 660 Men’s scratch game – Tom Douglas 276, Evan Reed 256, Virgil Reynolds 236 Men’s handicap series – Weldon Ganaway 704, Floyd Ganaway 699, A.J. Seidel 688 Men’s handicap game – Ronnie Wright 277, Sid Thomas 279, Spud Mitchum 263 Women’s scratch series – Pam Bernard 621, Sandi Meek 486, Shelley McGarvey 425 Women’s scratch game – T.J. Romero 244, Crystal Ingle 170, Sharla Ganaway 170 Women’s handicap series – Trina Thomas 651, Irene Pawlowski 642, Nancy Seidel 640 Women’s handicap game – Lucy Servies 251, Jean Fanning 226, Melissa McMillan 221 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 28 of 32 Name Won Lost Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 8 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 11 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 14 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 16 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 17 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 20 Season high scores Scratch series –Down’s Auto Repair, 3022, Western Auto 2977 Scratch game – GSV 1034, Ruidoso Bowl 953 Handicap series – Insidhers 3326, Ruidoso Septic 3006 Handicap game – Good Ole Boys 1117, Buckner Electric 1033 Individual scratch series – Brad Artcher 705, Virgil Reynolds 699, Gene Nitz 665 Individual scratch game – Richard Guevara 289, Jim McGarvey 243, Keith Brower, Evan Reed 238 Individual handicap series – Hans Dubay 724, Bob Layher 714, Darryl Bagley 676 Individual handicap game – Joe Shafer 286, Lonnie Edwards 250, Jerry Richardson 248

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April 10, 2012

Hammer your diet to get better results by Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“Sometimes you’re the hammer, sometimes you’re the nail.” — Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong has bad races to counter his iconic accomplishments, capped by a record seven wins in the Tour de France. The Texan has been racing since a child. He was a state-level swimmer at 12, a winning Iron Kids triathlete at 13 and became the top under-19 triathlete in Texas. He then concentrated on cycling, reached the sport’s pinnacle and has now returned to triathlon with a goal of a top finish in the Ironman World Championships in October. In the Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas (a half Ironman distance race) on April 1, Armstrong was favored to win, but faced serious GI issues during the bike and run, and finished a disappointing seventh. His predicament, and even more, his attitude towards his experience is a good lesson. What he said lifted my spirits, as I too had a bad race on April Fools Day for some of the same reasons. Nutrition. That word usually brings a

slurry of emotion. Rather than deliberate the athlete’s diet (yes, Bob and Betty, you are athletes now), let’s focus on race-day nutrition. On the day of your race, you are going to expend a tremendous amount of energy, no matter how long your race. The longer the race, the more you need to fuel before you get to the start line. The best way to sabotage your race is to start hungry. Since each person is unique, it is hard to state for a fact that you need to consume “x” amount of calories before and during the race. So the best way to prepare is, well, to prepare. Make a note of what you eat race day or ate the night before. If you had a light dinner, you may need to fuel more race morning. As we jogged together during warm-up before that April 1 race, a friend mentioned

that he ate 1,400 calories for breakfast that morning. I was incredulous, but as he spoke, I realized that not only had I not eaten much dinner the previous night. I had also forgotten to eat anything but an energy bar that morning. Hence, he was probably going to – bar any GI issues – have a much better race than I. And he did. The lesson is this: Plan your race day nutrition just as you plan what you are going to bring for the race. Make a list: Bike, helmet, shoes, sunscreen, socks, sunglasses, running shoes, clothes to race in, inhalers or any medications needed, water bottles, energy drink, towel and food. If you are lucky and you can eat at home before the race, all the better. Most of us cannot do that, so we need to plan ahead and bring the proper amount of calories to eat twothree hours before the race, and an energy drink or more to ingest before you start. If the race is longer than two hours you will need to pack calories. Do you eat before or while you train? I hope so. It’s well researched that athletes perform better with calories consumed in the morning before they exercise. The time to diet is not before working out. Your body needs energy – calories – to do its best. Also, depending on the

During the swim, concentrate on proper body position in the water. Do sets of 50’s (one lap or two pool lengths) alternating easy and hard, practice swimming heads-up and start fueling on your longer bike rides. Also, eat an hour before you run. Take mental notes so you will have your diet down when you put the hammer down on race day.

length of your exercise session, you need to refuel with protein after your workout to help your body recover and prepare for your next session. So the next time you go out for a run, eat first. Practice with various amounts of calories and food. Usually, easily digestible foods are best – I prefer museli – but as my friend can attest, a breakfast of muffins works for others. If you have a sensitive stomach, you may want to consume GU (a packaged energy gel) or more liquid calories before you race and exercise. I carry GU on the bike and that sits well with me. Try various kinds of energy bars and “gus” to find something that works for you on both hot and cold days. As with everything in life, the more you prepare the more chance you get to be a hammer. And when you experience the bad days, remember, even Armstrong has been a bent nail. Bob and Betty, your workouts this week will include practicing your pre-race nutrition before your workouts. Practice riding your bike, preferably on the racecourse, and then transition to a swim. See how your legs and arms feel as you move from the bike to the swim. This will take some adjustment. We will do this again.

All columns are at http:// www.ruidosofreepress.com/ pages/sports_area. Sarah Crewe is a USAT (USA Triathlon) Level 1 coach who coaches triathletes and is a certified RPM, yoga and American Swim Coach Association Level 2 coach. She is lead faculty for health and physical education at ENMU. To contact Sarah Crewe for training or learn more about the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon, call the Ruidoso Athletic Club at 257-4900. If you have any training questions for Sarah Crewe, email them to editor@ruidosofreepress.com. Always contact your doctor before beginning physical training and it is advisable to have a personal coach.

Rose Relays not so hot for some local teams – great for some individuals By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Capitan boys didn’t have a great meet at the Rose Relays in Tularosa April 5. In fact, no one seemed to – at least when it comes to qualifying athletes for the state meet. Christy Huey from Corona made it with a high jump of 4 feet, 10 inches, while Godfrey Cordova of Mescalero got in with a personal best throw of 163 feet, 2

inches. Mescalero’s Justin Franklin also requalified in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:22.36. Cordova actually had a very good day, earning the high point individual title for the third meet in a row. He won the 400-meter and 200-meter dashes, was second in the 100 and won the javelin competition with his throw. “He has the potential to win state in javelin right now,” said Cordova’s father and coach, Godfrey, Sr. “He could still do even

better in the 400 and 200, though. It’s like he’s been jogging in those lately, and still winning.” Huey’s leap tied her with sister Taylor Huey, and almost beat her big sister with a height of 5 feet. She cleared the bar, but knocked off on the way down. “Things would have been unbearable at home if she had won,” said Corona coach – and father to Christy and Taylor – Nicky Huey. Taylor was also the

UNM’s track stadium in the high jump. The meet features the top athletes in each event from across the state, regardless of class size. As for Capitan, the boys relay teams were hampered by a number of moves which put some runners out of position. While no one qualified or improved on their already-qualified times, coach Collin Justiss said just having them in different spots was a good learning experience.

high point girl at the meet, winning the high jump, 200 and 400-meter runs, and finishing second in the 100 to LaNay Crenshaw of Fort Sumner. She was also fifth in discus with a throw of 86 feet, about 6 feet short of qualifying for state. Huey and Lane Carter will both be working on their discus form a little extra this week, as Corona has spring break. Taylor will also be competing in the Marilyn Sepulveda Invitational this Monday at

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“They were running better by the end of it, going outside of their comfort zone and doing what they could,” Justiss said. “They stepped in and gave it their best.” Tell Lowrance also improved on his time in the 1,600-meter run, running 5:18. Justiss hopes he can break 5:15 by the end of the year. Most of the area small schools will be at the 24th Warrior Invitational, April 7, at Ruidoso High School starting at 9 a.m.

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played as Cecily Cardew in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and even played the lost boy ‘nibs’ in “Peter Pan.” This year she appeared as the French gold digging wife, Beline, in “Too Many Doctors.” When asked about how playing Dorothy will help develop her acting experience she replied, “Dorothy is definitely been a new role for me. I have never been the lead female of a show, and I am also an actress that has often been type casted as the strong, rather dark seductive woman. Dorothy is the total opposite, which helps me broaden my range as an actress,” Jones said. Jones has also competed last November in the State Theater Competition in Farmington, and received 3rd place for Dramatic Monologue, as well as 3rd place in costume/make-up and a $1,000 April 26 & 27 • 7 p.m. scholarship to ENMU Portales. Photo courtesy of Candace Christopher, RHS senior and Red Feather President One of the newest members of the Red Feather RHS senior and Red Feather actress Sarah Sue Jones Theater Company, Shadow Gilmore is a very as Dorothy and RHS sophomore and Red Feather actor talented young man. Being a freshman at Ruidoso Shadow Gilmore as the Scarecrow. High School, Gilmore has only been in acting since 8th grade, but being young has not hindered him of excitement. “My biggest fear is that I won’t live up from earning prominent roles in the company. “Being to the expectation of being the Scarecrow. He is such an with Red Feather has been a wonderful experience. I icon and I hope I do it justice... and as for the rest of the have learned so much, and show? I just hope we get a lot of laughs from the audiit’s only the beginning,” ence,” Gilmore said. Gilmore said. Gilmore has Shadow Gilmore and Sarah Sue Jones will be performbeen in three different roles ing in “Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April this season: an angel, in 27 at 7 p.m. Can’t Stop Smokin’ will be serving dinner “Broken Wings,” Allan in before the show in front of the Ruidoso Schools Performwww.1071thenerve.com “Grey World,” and Detecing Arts Center. There will also be a musical review of Oz tive Shepherd in “The songs directed by Barbara Westbrook. Come join the family Soulfly review – Grey Rose.” When talking fun for only $10. Tickets are available at Golden Yarn Car“Enslaved” about playing the role of pet and Flooring, Can’t Stop Smokin’, the Ruidoso ChamFronted by musical mastermind Scarecrow, Gilmore is full ber of Commerce and at the door. First come, first served. Max Cavalera, Soulfly returns with the force of a tidal wave with “Enslaved.” They’ve proven once again that they can survive line-up changes and carry on no matter who comes or goes. Since their inception fifteen years ago the band has always pro“Oh yeah,” she duced some pretty amazing results said. “That kid’s a coffrom the studio and this, their eighth fee drinker.” We both album surely doesn’t cracked-up. veer off that path. Copyright © 2012 But kids these days… The line-up as it Jay McKittrick Why does a 5th stands now is CavalThe other morning grader need to drink era on vox and guitar, as I pulled up to the gate coffee in the morning, Bobby Burns on bass, to drop my daughter off anyway? What, does he Marco Rizzo who at school, I couldn’t help have a night job? Is he is the second lonbut notice the upwardly taking college classes? gest lasting member mobile kid who was getWhen I was a kid, I aside from Cavalera ting out of the SUV in started my day with Bugs Jay McKittrick himself and of course front of me. Bunny and a bowl of jaymckittrick@gmail.com the new addition of Kicking the door Froot Loops. Evidently, David Kinkade on closed with his foot, he this kid grabs a cup of kid’s mom is saying to percussion duties. slung his back pack over Joe as he is running out herself: “They just grow The album is crafted his right shoulder, (and the door: “Don’t want to up so fast.” more in the heavier, darker sound of without breaking stride) be late for school, mom. Well, stop feedalbums akin to “Dark Ages” rather took a sip from his cup of I have a meeting with the ing your “young adult” than the tribal beats found on “Primicoffee. administrators this morncoffee in the morning! tive.” It’s a straight forward album “You’ve got to be ing to discuss red ball The poor kid is going without much experimentation that kidding me!” I said to my allocations for the next to develop hypertension brings their classic line of sound and daughter. “Check out that trimester.” before he is old enough to makes it kid, Ivy!” And you know that like girls. that more solidified. The style is absent any trace of Nu metal and really pressures in the modern thrash sound. “Resistance” provides us with an introductory track and provides some powerful guitar work ALa “Chaos A.D.” The next track shows off one of the few guest vocalists present on the album and gives the album a push in the right direction. “World Scum” enlists the vocalist Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation and has a death metal explosive feel to it. “Redemption of Man by God” has a speedy groove while borrowing Dez Fafara of Devildriver and formerly of Coal Chamber fame who does some pretty nice vocal work along with Max. “American Steel” can hardly be contained with the powerful drumming, thick riffing and heavy breakdown. “Plata O Plomo” brings in Max’s Portuguese native tongue alongside a nice beat and is chalk full of some excellent riffs. As a whole the record is a beast with well-penned lyrics, strong and steady music and is very well produced. It’s a dark modern thrash metal masterpiece chalk full of riffs, speed and no screwing around. If you followed the band for the past few albums then you’re sure to find something you like here.

By Candace Christopher RHS senior The Red Feather Theater Company of Ruidoso High School will host their final performance of the 2011-12 production season, the “Wizard of Oz,” on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27. The Red Feather Theater Company has performed many classics such as: Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Moliere’s “Too Many Doctors,” and even Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” So now, why not produce one of the best classics ever? On April 26 and 27, the Red Feather Theater Company will present to Lincoln County, “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Sarah Sue Jones as Dorothy and Shadow Gilmore as the Scarecrow. Sitting down with both, I found a lot about our two leads. Jones is a senior at Ruidoso High School and has been acting since she was 7. She has also been a part of Red Feather for three years and has played many spectacular and captivating roles, starting with the Fairy Queen, Titania in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and Sassy 20’s flapper “Suzette” in her sophomore year. Jones has also been a choreographer for the schools “1920’s Day” and for the recent dance scene in “The Grey Rose.” Jones

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Madonna review – “MDNA”

I have to be honest, I heard Madonna had a new album coming out and I scoffed at the idea. Not that the woman is without talent, but the last thing that caught my attention that she did was the Ray of Light album way back in 1998. Since the global takeover of pop from the annoying yet catchy Lady Gaga, Madonna seemed less and less a major player in the pop world. Then the Superbowl popped up and she caught audiences with old and new music. From there she launched her ideas into full force and wrapped up her twelfth album, “MDNA.” Choosing to go back with some of her past she decided to collaborate once again with William Orbit as she did on the Ray of Light album, so the past few records aside I figured hey, why not give it a shot. There are some experimental elements to this album for sure as well as that core Madonna sound. One example of toying with new ideas is “I’m a Sinner.” Annoyingly tweaked vocals ruin the song that with a tribal sort of sound could have been good. I’m sure though that it will probably end up played to death in a few clubs at least. Collaborating with Benny Benassi, Madonna came up with a few tracks on the album. The catchiest would have to be “I’m Addicted,” which is full of electronic popped up sounds with the usual bit of obsession as Madonna, accompanied by vocal distortion chants “I’m addicted to your love.” Honestly, not too terribly impressed. I was hoping it could be something in the vein of “Bedtime Stories” or “Ray of Light” with that uniqueness that holds attention and lyrics that aren’t empty with the depth of plastic reprocessed disco hits. The album just lacks that spark she used to have. Perhaps it’s true, Gaga is the new Queen of pop. Though in a time when many are dying of drugs and other things, I guess it’s good she’s still out there making music. If you’re a fan, go for it. If you’re not, run away.

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Jolie goes home

might become stressed out. When that happens to a dog in a shelter, they can become depressed, lose weight and succumb to some ailment or another. We stepped up our efforts to find her a home. We put her picture in the paper more than a few times and crossed our collective fingers. Then, about mid-March, Trish Watson, our shelter manager gave me the good news: Jolie had been adopted. Ironically, three Photo courtesy of William Harralson separate parties expressed Jean and Bob Dumas sit with their elderly poodle Muffy and Jolie, an adopted an interest in her on the pet from the Humane Society of Lincoln County who now has a happy home. same day. Go figure. who announced that she and her husband, Bob, had I was so pleased that Jolie now had a home that adopted Jolie, and she was so happy that she just had I did not ask the name of her adopters. Imagine my to tell somebody. surprise when, at Happy Jolie now has a happy home with Jean, Bob and Hour at the Alto Lakes their elderly poodle, Muffy. By adopting Jolie, Jean Country Club, I was approached by Jean Dumas, and Bob have made a lot of people at the Humane Society happy as well. a fellow club member, Julieta Herrera-Martinez & Oscar Castillo, Ruidoso Downs 3/17 Patrick Michael Yuzos, M, 7 lbs 1.7 oz, 19 in. Franette Jim & Rowan Yuzos, Ruidoso Downs Ralph Liam Vaughn, M, 7 lbs 3.9 oz, 20 in. Brynn Lucky is about 6 months old and the solid waste site, Lucky came rolling Woomer & Ralph Eric Vaughn, Ruidoso weighs 31 pounds. She is a little shy out without a scratch on her. 3/19 Louis Colton Venego, M, 8 lbs 3.3 oz, 21 in. at first but Gertrude Coonie & Stanislaus Venego III, Mescalero warms up to Hello, I am Ariel and I everyone. 3/21 Homer Cairns, M, 6 lbs 14 oz, 20 ½ in. MarShe is also am a joy to garita Baca & Kyle Cairns, San Patricio be around. very playful Zoey Rexine Orton, F, 7 lbs 11.2 oz, 19 ½ in. Sidney I am very with other & Randal Orton, Holloman AFB dogs. Lucky friendly 3/23 Zion Elias Carrasquillo Ottis, M, 9 lbs 4.6 oz, was trying and I don’t 21 in. Sarah & Jamian Carrasquillo, Holloman AFB to find food mind other Ariyana Solena King, F, 7 lbs 5.1 oz, 18 ½ in. Kirsten in a dumpcats. I love & Robert King, Holloman AFB ster and to play was picked with any3/24 Nathalee Dyanei Bastardo, F, 7 lbs 9.1 oz, 19 thing that moves and am quite a clown. up by the solid waste truck while she in. Yuriria & Daniel Bastardo, Ruidoso I have nice shiny fur and a really neat was still in the dumpster. When they 3/27 Lorelei Elizabeth Calban, 4 lbs 10.4 oz, 18 in. transferred the garbage in the truck to smile. I am about 6 months old. Elizabeth & William Calban III, Holloman AFB To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln 3/28 Shanyan Kayson Cardenas, F, 6 lbs 13.4 oz, 20 County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and in. Brittney Flora & Jose Cardenas, Ruidoso Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841. 3/30 Michael Orrie Neal, M, 7 lbs 15.8 oz, 20 in. Website: adoptnmpet.com Amanda & Jeffery Neal, Alamogordo

By William Harralson Humane Society of Lincoln County Jolie came to us at the Humane Society shelter on Dec. 19. She was picked up on the streets of Capitan and nothing else was known about her. Jolie is a Lab mix, about a year old. She has the coat of a yellow Lab and a Lab head. She weighs about 40 pounds and is not likely to grow much larger. I first noticed her shortly after she came to the shelter. In addition to being a pretty little girl, she seemed to have a pleasant demeanor and she was very friendly and well-behaved. I thought to myself that she would not be around very long. I was wrong. Christmas came and went and Jolie was still with us. We took her to an off-site adoption where she did her best to be friendly but was with us when we went back to shelter. January slipped by and then February and she was still with us. No trial adoptions. No expressions of interest, nothing. I began to worry and I noticed that our staff and volunteers felt the same. We were not worried about her being on “the list.” We have no list, although many people assume we do. We worried that Jolie

March 2012 births at LCMC 3/1 Zechariah Kyle Blaize Priddy, M, 6 lbs 4.7 oz, 18 ½ in. Brittney Priddy, Ruidoso Downs 3/4 Charley Ted Turnbow, M 9 lbs 6.7 oz, 21 ½ in. Joyce & Cody Turnbow, Capitan 3/6 Miyah Sharae’ Marshall, F, 6 lbs 11.3 oz, 18 ½ in. Deondra & Stephan Marshall, Holloman AFB 3/8 Caleb Benjamin Mayhew, M, lbs 15.7 oz, 18 in. Jenevieve & Benjamin Mayhew, Alamogordo Jose Alfredo Villa, M, 7 lbs 6.2 oz, 19 in. Maria DeLao-Villa & Alfredo Villa, Ruidoso Downs 3/9 Jonathan Dino Beltrán, M, 7 lbs 5.6 oz, 19 ½ in. Carol Herrera-Martinez & Dino Beltrán, Ruidoso Downs Darrell Christopher Stout, M, 5 lbs 9 oz, 18 ½ in. Dari Faith Stout, Tularosa 3/13 John Cutter Jacobs, M, 7 lbs 11.3 oz, 19 in. Charity & John Jacobs, Capitan 3/15 Judeus Ezion Williams, M, 6 lbs 2.8 oz, 19 in. Augusta & James Williams, Mescalero Skyler Turner Patrick Peso, M, 8 lbs 0.8 oz, 20 in. Lindsey O’Connor & Sonny Peso, Ruidoso 3/16 Delilah Josephine Chesley, F, 5 lbs 10.4 oz, 18 in. Darlene & Derrick Chesley, Alamogordo Antonio Rafael Castillo, M, 7 lbs 9 oz, 19 ½ in.

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Drought and insects negatively affecting trees Findings from a recent field visit completed by Lincoln National Forest personnel indicated increased piñon decline around community of High Rolls due to the current drought and insect infestations. In particular, piñon needle scale insects have infested and are affecting these trees. According to Lincoln National Forest silviculturist Kathy Wallace, “If current drought conditions persist, tree stress and mortality will likely continue to increase in 2012.” Insects that cause scale frequently attack and kill drought-stressed trees, in particular piñon. When this occurs, insect populations may increase to levels where they can aggressively attack and kill the surrounding healthy trees, leading to pockets of decline and/or mortality in an area. While proper thinning treatments have been shown to help reduce stress on trees and increase their ability to resist insects and disease, land managers continue to explore ways to minimize the impact of this increase in insect infestation and will continue to coordinate with private, local, state, federal and tribal entities to respond to the increase in tree decline. “Over the past ten years, the Lincoln National Forest Service has treated approximately 4,000 acres in the High Rolls area including the Martinez, Calico, and High Rolls Mosaic projects,” explained Robert Trujillo, Lincoln National Forest Supervisor. The Sacramento Ranger District established a fuel moisture monitoring site in March 2011 along West Side Road near High Rolls. The purpose of this monitoring site is to measure the live fuel moistures of the predominant tree species to help quantify the fire hazard in the area. Measurements are taken every two weeks from February through June and once a month during the rest of the year. The Sacramento Ranger District will be hosting its lecture series again in April with a topic of “How Does

Drought Affect Trees?” in order to provide information on this current topic to area residents and visitors. To get a better understanding of the effects of drought on trees and how this influences insect outbreaks, join the district at their office, #4 Lost Lodge Road in Cloudcroft on April 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Private land owners in the High Rolls area are encouraged to contact the NM State Forestry Division for information regarding piñon decline on their property. The New Mexico State Forestry Capitan District can be reached at 575354-2231. Current information on insects and diseases in the Southwest is also available at the USFS Forest Health webpage, www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/foresthealth. For specific information on piñon needle scale visit the following webpage: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/resources/ health/field-guide/sap/pinyon.shtml. For more information please contact Chad Stewart at 575-434-7200 or New Mexico State Forestry at 575-354-2231. Information is also available on the Lincoln National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/ lincoln.

Courtesy photos

At top, view of area around the community of High Rolls, showing piñon decline. At right, piñon tree needles with piñon needle scale.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 4-10 thru 4-16

TUESDAY APRIL 10 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m. Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Frog Stories, Craft: CD frog. Children’s Dept. is located downstairs. The Sterilizers perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. ENMU Free Movie: ‘’Pursued,’’ 701 Mechem Dr., 7 - 9 p.m. Brought up by a neighboring family in the 1880s, an orphan grows up haunted by nightmares of a childhood trauma in which his own family was killed. - IMDB.com. Popcorn and drinks provided. For more information, ENMU Ruidoso: 575-257-2120; www.enmu.ruidoso.edu. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. THURSDAY APRIL 12 Live Music with TomTom and friends at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and salads at ChopChop Inspired Salads and have some lunch-time fun with live music performed by TomTom and friends every Thursday. Come see what’s happening at the Sanctuary. Lunch hours 11-2 Tues-Sat. 575-630-1111. Money Smart Week: Plan for Funeral Costs, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, 4 - 5 p.m. As part of Money Smart Week at Ruidoso Public Library, Danny Sisson of La Grone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso presents information on planning for funeral costs. For more information, contact Jennifer Stubbs, 575258-3704; http://www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl. Free. Mark Kashmar, country blues, Cafe Rio, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30. Karaoke with DJ Pete! Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., every Thursday, evening, including all you can eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Pass the word, the Cree Meadows lounge is open to the public! Luke West performs at the Swiss Grill at the Swiss Chalet, 1451 Mechem Dr., 6 - 9 p.m. Join us for this performance of our NMOATH Performing Arts Initiative with Luke West in this beautiful setting at the Swiss Grill. For more information, contact Susan Travis: 575-937-0294; www.nm-oath.org. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. FRIDAY APRIL 13 Book talk with Carol Keys, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, 10 - 11 a.m. “Sharing Moments Over Tea” & “Behind Her Smile: A Mother’s Walk Through Her Daughter’s Anorexia” Talk about anorexia. For more information, Sharon at sharonstewart@ruidoso-nm.gov, http://www.youseemore.com/ RuidosoPL. Free. April Glass Art Exhibit at Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts Gallery, 1712 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso. Grand Opening Reception,

Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan. The Smokey Bear Historical Park is located on highway 380 (better known as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.) in the heart of the Village of Capitan and is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. Entrance fees into the park are $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRDForestry Division. Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race 5-7 p.m. April is Art Glass Month! Come ooh and ahhh at this wonderful glass exhibit provided by our wonderful local artists. Exhibit runs through April 30. For more information, contact the RRCA: 575257-7272. Cantina Night at Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and fiddle playing Western Swing. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 11 p.m. Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fish fry and live band. 1st Annual Casino Gala Fundraiser for COPE (Center for Protective Environment), Swiss Bar & Grill, 1451 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, 6 - 10 p.m. This event will feature food, cash bar, casino games, entertainment by Susan Kolb, silent and live auctions, raffles, prizes and most important of all - benefit the community! All profits for this benefit will assist in saving COPE of Lincoln County and the services it provides to Lincoln County victims and their families. COPE is the Center of Protective Environment - “your hope for a safe, violence free life”. For more information, contact Kay Gomolak - Director at COPE, 575434-3622, or the COPE office at 575-258-4946. Tickets are $30 for a single and $50 for two. Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Drive, 6 p.m. Susan Landers Kolb performs at the No Name Café 6 - 9 p.m. during Prime Time Fridays. 522 Sudderth, 575-257-2253. Friday evening dinners are by reservation. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Drive, 6 p.m. Carrizozo Music in the Parks, Classical Harp Concert, Trinity United Methodist Church on 10th at D Ave in Carrizozo, 7 - 8 p.m. Carrizozo Music in the Parks is sponsoring a Free classical concert of concert harp music performed by Anne Eisfeller, principle harpist for the New Mexico Philharmonic. The concert will be followed by a finger food reception so the audience can meet the musician and see the harp up close. Prior to the concert, the Carrizozo Woman’s

Track & Casino. Simulcast races are shown live from across the country and betting windows are open to place your wager. Billy’s Race Book also serves delicious food and has a full bar. If you love horse racing, it is the place to go. Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs - the �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance to the Museum features the landmark bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one of the largest equine sculptures in the U.S. with eight larger-thanlife horses, representing seven different breeds. The Museum is open seven days a

Club will host a Swedish Chicken Dinner for $8.50 at the clubhouse on 11th and D Ave. Dinner is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. and features entree, wild rice, roll, veggie, dessert tray and coffee and iced tea. For more information, contact Elaine Brannen 575-648-2757 www.carrizozomusic.org carrizozomusic@ gmail.com. Free. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m. Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m. with All For Fun Karaoke. Aaron LaCombe performs at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 8 p.m. SK Band (Classic Rock) performs in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SATURDAY APRIL 14 High Mesa Artists Studio Tour, Nogal, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fifteen artists & crafters open their studios. For more information, contact Madeline Sabo: 575-3540201; http://home.beyondbb. com/kd5sg/highmesa/. Free. How to Harvest Rainwater, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Rd, Ruidoso, 10 - 11 a.m. Local recycling specialist, Jim Miller, introduces how to harvest your rainwater for use. Bring your questions and what you know about your house with you. For more information, contact Jennifer Stubbs, 575-258-3704; http:// www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl. Free. Gary Cozzens Book Signing and Presentation at the Hubbard Museum, 26301 E. Hwy 70, 2 - 3 p.m. This book signing and presentation is by local historian, Gary Cozzens to promote his new book, “Capitan New Mexico: From the Coalora Coal Mines to Smokey Bear.” A native New Mexican, Gary Cozzens grew up in Portales where he graduated from Portales High School and Eastern New Mexico University earning a double major in history and political science. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for a total of 24 years, including Operation Desert Storm, and retired as a Major in 1999. Cozzens works for the Region IX Education Cooperative in Ruidoso, is a member of the Lincoln

week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more information on the Hubbard Museum of the American West, please visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142. Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Pillow’s Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in New Mexico. We have been providing fun to thousands of families for over twenty years. Our park includes three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air, and Kiddie Bounce House.

County Historical Society, the Historical Society of New Mexico and Fort Stanton Inc. He and his wife Shirley Crawford live on the Nogal Mesa in Lincoln County For more information, Hubbard Museum of the American West: 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum. Altrusa Fashion Show and Tea, Alto Lakes Country Club, 2 - 4 p.m. Fashions provided by, Brunell’s, The Bay Window, J Roberts, St. Bernard’s, Michelle’s, Rebekah’s, and the Alto Lakes Pro Shop. Reserved tables available for parties of 10. Proceeds support our many community service projects. Wine and champagne are available with a credit card. Silent auction starts at 1 p.m., fashion show and light lunch at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Terry Trotter: 575-258-4615. Tickets are $25 each. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 11 p.m. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m. Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m. Luke West performs at the Swiss Grill at the Swiss Chalet, 1451 Mechem Dr., 6 - 9 p.m. Join us for this performance of our NMOATH Performing Arts Initiative with Luke West in this beautiful setting at the Swiss Grill. For more information, contact Susan Travis: 575-937-0294; www.nm-oath.org. Country Royalty, Tribute to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline, Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 7 - 9 p.m. Over 20 of their chart-topping hits including Williams’ “Sally Goodin’,” “Jambalaya (On The Bayou),” “Hey Good Lookin’,” “Move It On Over,” and Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dream,” “Crazy,” “She’s Got You,” and “Faded Love “are performed with their Country Royalty band, bringing back to life two of the beloved singers in country music history. Jason Petty is a veteran actor and singer who began portraying the country music legend Hank Williams in 1996 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The show played in front of sold out audiences in New York City. From European concert halls to intimate venues at home in Nashville, fans have come to know Carolyn Martin as a vocalist with a unique sense of

musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience-the soulful elegance that is the very essence of music. There is also a preshow short ribs buffet at 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Spencer Theater: 1-888-818-7872; www.spencertheater.com. Buffet is $20. Tickets for the performance are $69 and $66. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on Mechem Drive from 7 to 9 p.m. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m. SK Band (Classic Rock) performs in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Live music downstairs at Lucy’s

Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SUNDAY APRIL 15 High Mesa Artists Studio Tour, Nogal, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fifteen artists & crafters open their studios. For more information, contact Madeline Sabo: 575-3540201; http://home.beyondbb. com/kd5sg/highmesa/. Free. RHS Benefit Golf Scramble at Rainmakers Golf Club, 230 Pueblo Loop, Alto, 1 - 4 p.m. Come play in the beautiful mountains here in southern New Mexico and help raise money for the RHS Golf Team. 1 p.m. shotgun start. This is the 5th of six golf scrambles. For more information, contact Melissa at Cree Meadows: 575-257-5815. $35 entry fee. (Cart not included) Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

MONDAY APRIL 16 Brain Stretching Forum at ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. An open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events returns. There is no fee and registration is not required. Local experts in a variety of fields act as facilitators and participants are encouraged to bring their life experiences and opinions to share in the round table format. Areas of exploration include relationships, consciousness, the role of technology and the nature and limitations of knowledge. There are no prerequisites. Refreshments are provided. For more information, call the Community Education Department at 257-3012; www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

National Day of Prayer “One Nation Under God” Lincoln County Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tickets on sale now: Mike Rice, 575-937-0071

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Promised Land: Canaan Trail Baptist Church

addition of the sanctuary/basement educatemporary basis. Dr. By Sue Hutchison tion area. A new kitchen offers fellowship Cone said, “There’s a Reporter suehutch@valornet.com church and if they have opportunities. The church which has fia pastor, they might Burnett’s focus in ministry at Canaan nally found its home at Canaan make it.” Trail is on scripture. “We stay as close to Trail on Highway 48 has had In 2002, Burnett the word of God as we can. The word of three names. Pastor Roland became acquainted with God is our hope. To depart from it is spiriBurnett has been involved with a little church meeting tual death.” He preaches in expository style, all three. His personal trail in rented space near from the Bible. Another focus is friendship however, began in Texas. mid-town named Bent and fellowship. “Out of fellowship comes Born and reared in LubTree Baptist Church. sharing hurts without being judgmental. bock, Burnett spent some Through the course of There are tears and there is laughter.” time as a cotton farmer in the several stops along the Burnett is quick to give credit to early years, turning 400 acres. way leading to their God for the success of the church, and Attending Texas Tech, he current location, it came acknowledges their need. “Without the transferred and completed his to be known as Alto power of the Holy Spirit, the church will undergraduate work at Wayland Baptist Church. Settling never be what it needs to be.” Baptist (then College) Univerat Highway 48 north of What began in 2002 is complete is sity, Plainview. Ministry was the junction of 48 and 2012. Canaan Trail Baptist Church will his goal, and he continued his Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press 37, they changed their dedicate their new building April 22 in a education, graduating from Pastor Roland Burnett. name once again, to re- special afternoon service. Their regular Southwest Baptist Theological flect their location. But service begins at 10 a.m. and lunch will be his ministry he’s built several churches, Seminary with a Master’s degree. Honthe name also reflects the idea they feel served following the final amen. At 1 p.m. added space and designed facilities. ing his construction skills also netted a they’ve arrived at their promised land. Dr. Joel Horne, returning guest speaker contractor’s license which proved valuable Beginning as a supply preacher in LovTwelve acres of mountaintop propfrom Wayland will bring a special dediington, Burnett has pastored in Finney, as he traveled the minister’s trail. erty provide a serene setting. The new catory message. The public is cordially Texas, Weatherford, Texas, Louisiana, and sanctuary can seat more than 200, and His wife, Alice was born in McKininvited to share in this moment. Friendship Church in McKinney. Spendney. At the age of ten she began playing their space has more than doubled by the For information, phone 575-336-1979. ing some time as a traveling evangelist, the piano for church services at Friendhe’s been pastoring and building for more ship Baptist Church. Several years later, than 50 years. Burnett was a guest speaker at her church Taking a stab at the road to retirewhile she was the pianist. They eventually your financial goals. Women face unique issues that ment was in their mind when he and married and Burnett says, “They’ve been The workshop will be offered at could stand in the way of their dreams the best 48 years of my life. Just like Job, Alice planned to move to Lincoln County. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, and a secure financial future. From the latter years have been the best.” Being trained as an “Intentional Interim” 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso, on Sat., balanced spending and family protecHe’s bi-vocational which indicates minister, Burnett asked Dr. Claude Cone April 14 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. It will tion to retirement and your legacy, it’s pastoring and construction work goes of the Southern Baptist Convention if be presented by Thrivent Financial important to understand your fi nances. hand in hand for Burnett. In the course of there might be a place to minister on a Find out what steps you need to take to for Lutherans representative, Joann Cox, FIC. A complimentary lunch will prepare for the future. Attend this free be served afterward. The registration educational workshop, Real Money Talk for Women. Get information and deadline is April 12. To register, call the steps to: reduce your worries by under- church office at Shepherd of the Hills at standing the facts that apply to women; 575-258-4191, or email to shlc@windCharles Clary stream.net. For more information about overcome obstacles that can stand in Have you ever had a friend turn on you? Have you shared food, fellowship, and the workshop, contact Joann Cox with the way of managing your finances; life’s experiences and then the person betrayed you? At the Passover table, Jesus Thrivent Financial at 575-649-2055. and use five keys to help you reach pointed out that one of the apostles would betray him. Though unnamed, we know that it was Judas. He also told Peter that he would deny Jesus three times, before the rooster anCHURCH SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 AM nounced the new day. This betrayal by Judas for thirty pieces of silver, this heinous WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM act, had to have pierced the heart of Jesus. 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ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John, 937-7977 Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm. com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Reverend AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst

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CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, Minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 354-0255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 JEWISH / HEBREW Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc. 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345. 257-0122 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Stephanie Harmon, Pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 648-2846 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 9374487 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915.

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Pastor John Marshall Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Cowboy Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378-4840 for more info Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org

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Informes de la Comisión del Condado - reunión de la Comisión 28 de marzo

Por Sue Hutchinson

Del Condado de Lincoln del Centro de Detención Bonos

Miembros de la Comisión discutió las opciones para la devolución del Condado de Lincoln Centro de Detención. Con las tasas de interés bajando y en un estado de fluctuación, la devolución en los próximos meses podría ahorrar casi un millón de dólares durante la vida del bono. Durante el 21 de febrero reunión de la comisión, los comisionados acordaron permitir que el administrador del condado Nita Taylor y tesorero del condado Glenna Robbins para entrar en negociaciones con los primeros asesores financieros latinoamericanos, Inc. Y RBC Dain Rauscher, (aseguradora), junto con la firma Modrall como asesor de bonos. El debate de la semana pasada supuso el segundo paso del proceso, dando aviso al público de la intención de refinanciar el Centro de Detención. “Queremos darle la mayor flexibilidad,” dijo un representante de la firma Modrall. “Si tenemos que esperar hasta junio, lo que

podamos.” Sin embargo, con una fecha de fijación de precios del 14 de mayo, Modrall está interesado en obtener una calificación de AA para el condado de Lincoln, dando a la provincia la posibilidad de mejores tasas de interés durante la vida útil de la bonos. La comisión estuvo de acuerdo con el segundo paso, lo que permite la publicación de una reunión pública con la intención de adoptar una ordenanza para proceder con la devolución LCDC.

Tierra y Recursos Naturales del Comité Asesor

LANRAC 20 de marzo se reunió a petición de los Comisionados del Condado de Lincoln para discutir la posible acción de fuentes externas para cambiar la designación de Malpaís de Área Silvestre. La discusión, miembro del Comité y la opinión pública llevó a la recomendación de la LANRAC que la comisión no tomar ninguna acción, debido al hecho de que el cambio de denominación de la corriente de lava Carrizozo y el Pico Pequeño Negro no

es eminente. El Comité de Planificación, se reunió el 7 de marzo y con una amplia investigación Nora Midkiff, llegó a la misma conclusión que LANRAC. Personal de congresista Steve Pearce verificado que ningún cambio a la designación de Malpaís está en marcha. Comisarios: ¿Acaso Minter, y Powell decidió enviar una carta de los representantes en Washington DC que indican que necesitan para informar del Condado de Lincoln, si un cambio está a punto de tener lugar, rescindir las recomendaciones de ambos comités. Battin se alineó con las conclusiones de la comisión. Minter hizo una moción para enviar la carta a Washington DC con una copia de una ordenanza vigente que establece que si un cambio de designación es una consideración, el condado debe ser informado. ¿Acaso Minter, y Powell, votaron a favor de la carta, Battin en contra.

Cinco del condado de Lincoln del Centro Médico de contrato de arrendamiento año a Presbiteriana fue revisado para determinar si los ajustes para arrendar tarifas es-

tán garantizadas. De acuerdo con el actual contrato de arrendamiento, que entró en el 12 de abril de 2006, todas las partes deben reunirse para determinar las variaciones de los tipos es están garantizados. Con los nuevos edificios e instalaciones en LCMC, y con planes de expansión, las tasas deben ser discutidos, según Battin. “No hay mucho que hacer entre el hospital y el condado que merece una revisión. Hasta que el nuevo desarrollo está en marcha, puede que no sea el mejor momento para bajar las tasas de hierro. “ “El centro de la nueva terapia debe ser parte de la discusión en el contrato de arrendamiento,” dijo: ¿Acaso ya los comisionados acordaron que se perdieron oportunidades para el diálogo, porque pensaban que no era necesario en ese momento. Comisionados aprobó por unanimidad una moción para dirigir al administrador del condado y el abogado del condado para entrar en el debate y las posibles negociaciones con LCMC sobre las modificaciones de arrendamiento.

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130 EMPLOYMENT JOB FAIR! Monday, April 23rd from 2-6pm on the second floor of the Jockey Club. Located at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Enter at the Green Awning. HONDO HIGH SCHOOL, In Hondo, NM is looking for a qualified volleyball coach. Job Qualifications: Must have a NM coaching certification (preferred), or be able to attain a license. Please send cover letter, resume, and application to: Craig Washnok Athletic Director Hondo Valley Public Schools PO Box 55 Hondo, NM 88336 You may also email interest to: craig.washnok@hondoeagles.org HELP WANTED! Dishwashers, line cooks, servers and prep cooks. Apply in person Tuesday-Friday 10 am-3 pm at Kokopelli Club 1200 High Mesa Rd. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-Time Personnel Assistant, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 US Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) 378-4697. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-time Field Operations, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required- CDL Class A preferred. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) 378-4697. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for a Temporary/Full-time CDL Driver, Class “A” endorsement required. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 US Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) 378-4697 ex 10. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-Time Diesel Mechanic/Driver, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required, Class A preferred. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 US Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575)378-4697. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-time Laborer/Container Maintenance with knowledge of welding, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License requiredCDL Class A preferred. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) 378-4697. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-time Recycling/Laborer with knowledge of Backhoe and Forklift, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 US Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) 378-4697. Applications deadline will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is accepting applications for Temporary/Full-time Gate Attendant, Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required. Positions will be filled as needed. You may pick up applications and job descriptions at 26590 US Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs,

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250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE 20 ACRES WITH WATER! Near Ruidoso, $34,900. New to market, municipal water, maintained roads and electric. Won’t last at this price! Call NMRS 866-906-2857 BEAUTIFUL 4 ACRE PARCEL in Alto. Take Mesa Heights Dr. between TR’s Store and Post Office to second Rango Loop Road, go left to by owner sign, Beautiful trees, views, wildlife, privacy, constructed homes only. Asking $50,000 707-542-7408.

260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

El Capitan Apartments Large 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, long or short term lease. $ 450-$550/ month. Convenient Village location, School System walking distance. 354-0967 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent, Unfurnished, Bills paid. 575-258-3111. FURNISHED APARTMENTS. 3 bedroom 2 bath $750 per month. 1 bedroom 1 bath $575 per month. Beautiful views. References required. 575-651-0101 or 575-9379323.

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Inspiration Heights Apartment Homes 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

Under New Ownership

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310 MISCELLANEOUS

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ANTIQUES Collectables Books Furniture Clothes Wed. - Fri. 10 - 5:30 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 3 Cash & Carry (575) 808-3566 (Across from Walmart) THE NEW MEXICO SEED LOAN PROGRAM is available to small businesses owned by individuals with disabilities and provides low interest loans for the purchase of

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370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES

SATURDAY 8 AM 127 Stanton Meadow Ln. Table saw, drill press, dixon mower, kitchen table & chairs, tools, DR trimmer, crafts, cook books, crocs, wood bear and more.

460 LIVESTOCK & PETS

PUPPIES FOR SALE! Mom is an AKC registered Blood Hound. One month old. $100. Call or email me to see puppies. 575-973-5854. claudiaturquoise@yahoo.com

480 DOGS/SERVICES/SUPPLIES

FOR SALE Schnauzer puppies and Golden Boxer puppies. Call 575630-0034

510 CAMPERS/TRAVEL TRAILERS 2006 PILGRIM OPEN ROAD 5TH WHEEL, 36 Ft,. Triple pullouts, has regular ball hitch. Very good condition. $18,500.00 OBO. 575361-1627.

550 AUTOS FOR SALE 1990 FORD BRONCO. $2500 OBO. 575-937-5465

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Ruidoso Free Press

April 10, 2012