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Track spearheads industry reform, refutes ‘most dangerous’ claim
Everything starts at 10:30 a.m., so get there early! Fire engine rides and Smokey will be there too! Behind Smokey Bear Ranger Station. Sponsored by the Smokey Bear Ranger Station 575-257-4095 and Ruidoso Parks and Recreation 575-257-5030. Free.
By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com According to a New York Times article published March 24; from 2009 to 2011, Ruidoso Downs had the nation’s highest rate of incidents in which horses broke down or showed signs of injury. According to the analysis attributed in the article, five of the six tracks with the highest incident rates last year were in New Mexico. All are casino tracks, commonly called “racinos.” The New York Times article reports that Ruidoso Downs topped the list in 2011 with 14.1 incidents per 1,000 starts. Both the New Mexico Racing Commission and Ruidoso Downs Race Track officials have taken exception with the picture painted in the article and call into question how the analysis data was gathered and reported in the article while also calling the stronger drug enforcement rules recently put into place “precedent setting.” The Racing Commission, through its executive director Vince Mares, issued a statement reading “the article claimed exaggerated rates for accidents.” Ruidoso Downs Race Track President Bruce Rimbo said the “article clearly left out facts that were presented to the New York Times prior to the story being published.” One of the facts provided that was left out of the article according to Rimbo was the actual low rate of catastrophic injuries at Ruidoso Downs. “While Ruidoso Downs Race Track finds any injury a horse suffers unacceptable, the facts show that nearly 16,000 horses started over the three-year period the New York Times studied and just three one-hundredth of one percent of those horses encountered fatal injuries. In a perfect world, there would be no injuries but in the world of sports that is just not a reality,” Rimbo said.
Easter at Smokey Bear Historical Park
High altitude a factor for equine fatigue
Visit with Lucas Zeruche, State of NM Aging & Long Term Services to learn about benefits available for seniors at the Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Drive. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.youseemore. com/ruidosopl/. Free.
April 6
New Mexico’s struggle for statehood speech
Join us for Dr. Richard Melzer’s talk about our state’s struggle for statehood and how it became the state we know today. Dr. Melzer, Professor of History, at the UNM-Valencia Campus since 1979, has published and lectured on a wide variety of topics in 20th Century New Mexico History. His publications have appeared in New Mexico Magazine, New Mexico Historical Review, Western Historical Quarterly, and others. 7 p.m. Capitan Public Library, 106 Lincoln Ave. 575-354-3035. Free.
April 7
Easter egg hunt at Cedar Creek
Starting promptly at 11 a.m. for kids 12 years old and younger. The park is divided into age groups with every participant guaranteed a prize after the hunt. Bring your own basket and don’t be late! Sponsored by Capitan Volunteer Fire Department, Smokey Bear’s Hometown Association and Smokey Bear Historical Park. 575-354-2748 www.sbhacapitan.org/default.aspx. Free.
April 9
Brain stretching forum at ENMU-R
An open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Room 105 at ENMU-R. 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, but are not limited to, relationships, consciousness, the role of technology and the nature and limitations of knowledge. There are no prerequisites; only a curiosity and willingness to entertain new ideas. www.ruidoso. enmu.edu/, 257-3012. Free.
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According to the article, Ruidoso attributes its incident rate in part to the failure of horses to acclimate quickly to the track’s elevation. Some horses that appeared to be injured, track officials said, may have simply needed time “to catch their breath.” At nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, Ruidoso Downs is located at the highest elevation of any track in the United States. The high altitude would naturally have more horses in need of assistance for simply being out of breath.” The New York Times reporter admitted prior to publication of the article that he thought he was going to have a heart attack while climbing stairs in Ruidoso so he clearly recognized the impact high altitude can have on performance,” Rimbo said.
Terry Chiplin of Active at Altitude Training Center in Estes Park, Colo., says he has seen “the effects of athletes from a variety of different sports arriving at higher altitudes unprepared: fatigue, dehydration, a pounding headache and simple difficulty breathing.” Clearly altitude makes a big difference and comparing a track at 7,000 feet to lower elevation tracks is like comparing apples and oranges. “In cases where horses need additional assistance Ruidoso personnel are there to help immediately. – Bruce Rimbo, This may result in a Ruidoso Downs Rade Track President chart caller’s comment appearing negaEugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press tive yet often times those same horses will come back in their next start just a few weeks oughbreds and Quarter Horses. “We continulater after acclimating to the altitude and per- ally work to maintain a fair and consistent racing surface for the safety of the jockeys form at a very high level,” Rimbo said. and horses,” Nichols said.
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We are committed to the health and welfare of our horses.
Investment in safer track surfaces reduce fatalities
In March, 2011, an intensive renovation of the Ruidoso Downs racing surface was performed on the seven-eighths mile Thoroughbred oval and the 550-yard Quarter Horse chute under the supervision of Ruidoso Downs Vice President of Racing and Facilities Les Nichols and renowned international track consultant Dennis Moore. “Ruidoso Downs invested nearly $200,000 in racing surface improvements in 2011 which lowered the number of fatal injuries by more than 25 percent,” Rimbo said. Ruidoso Downs is the only track in the world with separate race tracks for Thor-
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Injury data not medically substantiated
The investigation conducted and reported by The New York Times claim that industry practices continue to put animal and rider at risk. According to the article, a computer analysis of call chart data from more than 150,000 races, along with injury reports, drug test results and interviews, claims the racing industry is still mired in a culture of drugs, lax regulation and a fatal breakdown rate that remains higher than in most of the world. “Using charts made by a chart caller, who is clearly not a trained veterinary professional, as a source for a study on injuries is clearly suspect. The article admits that chart callers are “stylistically different” and clearly are not able to discern a horse “out of breath” or exhausted from one truly injured,” Rimbo said The New York Times reported equine injury data was retrieved from chart caller reports. A chart caller is the person tasked with developing a statistical “picture” of a race (from which past performances are compiled), that shows the position and margin of each horse at designated points of call (depending on the distance of the race), as well as the See RACETRACK, pg 5
Orio Fire, blaze on Mescalero reservation heat up 2012 fire season By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com A brush and grass fire, the first of the season in Lincoln County and nearly to the day of the White Fire anniversary, has consumed at least 1,000 acres Sunday north of Fort Stanton on BLM land. The flames are now 20 percent contained according to reports from local officials. Due to high winds and warm temperatures, the Orio Fire is burning in grass and brush near the junction of Hwy 385 and 220. The fire is approximately 800-1000 acres burning on BLM and private lands, and threatening Forest Service. Multiple resources from
County, State, BLM and Forest Service were dealing with high winds gusting up to 45 mph, which were hampering suppression activities. Both ground and aerial resources were holding the fire at the Salado Dam Road with the assistance of an air tanker. The winds have died down slightly helping suppression activities. There are no structures threatened. Crews have made excellent progress on the fire due to cooler nighttime temperatures and higher relative humidity. Another fire on the Mescalero Reservation near the intersection of Hwy 70 and NM State Road 244 forced the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press evacuation of several homes. Members of the Bonito Fire Department begin clearing the The causes of both fires are site of a brush fire which started at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday under investigation. evening north of Fort Stanton. L LEVE ONE
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Theater auditions
The Lincoln County Community Theater is holding open auditions for the upcoming summer plays “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” by Joao Bethencourt, and “Harvey,” by Mary Chase. Auditions are tonight from 6-9 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso, room 119.
Special meeting Gary Williams, Mayor of Ruidoso Downs, has called a special meeting this Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with the expressed purpose of appointing a new city clerk/treasurer. The meeting will be held in the Hubbard Room at City Hall, 123 Downs Drive in Ruidoso Downs.
Democratic meet The April meeting of the Democratic Party of Lincoln County will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at K Bob’s, 157 Highway 70 in Ruidoso. Those who wish to eat before the meeting can come between 5 and 5:45 p.m. and order from the menu. The program will be a talk by county lawyer Gary Mitchell, title “We know, but do they?” All interested are welcome.
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@ruidosonm.gov or David Warnack at dwarnack@fs.fed.us.
Free transportation 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.
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.
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. A $50 deposit is required by April 1 to hold your space in the class. For more information, call Blasdell at 575-808-1475, or email her at patsy@nmhealthykids. org.
Low-cost yoga
A low-cost community yoga class for beginners and intermediate students is held every 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 8025293. 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 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. The Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse has evolved into an all-volunteer community service organization. Horsemen skills are encouraged, but not required. The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575512-7077. Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs in Ruidoso. The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated 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 focus of the groups is education about managing grief and developing a network of support with others who have experienced losses. There is no charge for the group, and it is open to anyone in the community. 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.
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Flags mark the spot on Highway 380 north of Fort Stanton where a brush fire burned Sunday evening. 1964 through May 1975. For information or to join, call Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vic Currier at 802-5293. Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesday’s from 2-3
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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. Sacramento Mountain Village is a network of older adults in Ruidoso and surrounding communities who support independent living by offering services and activities that keep seniors healthy and happy in their own homes. Benefits of membership include art and yoga classes, weekly walking and discussion groups, social functions and monthly member breakfasts at Cree Meadows Country Club, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www.sacmtnvillage.org.
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.
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Vietnam Veterans of America Lincoln County Chapter meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. Membership is open to U.S. military veterans who served on active duty in Vietnam from February 1961 or any duty location worldwide from August
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.
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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
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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.
Food & Drink Specials Live Music • Live Remote Lucy’s Cantina is available for catering and private parties. Book your Private Party today! Call Michael at 257-8754
Firefighters for Christ meet monthly at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.
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No fooling, White Fire anniversary has residents on alert chase of 100 flags to begin the program. Using the village’s code-approved wooden posts already installed, the flags will fly at head level. “When we put them downtown, people will see the flags and know to be alert,” says Teri Sodd of Mountain Arts Gallery, who hopes all residents take part in registering through the Reverse-911 information relay system and become involved in fire awareness. “I’m thrilled they came to me!” Acting Ruidoso Fire Department Chief Harlan Vincent thinks it’s a marvelous concept and is encouraged to see villagers take such an interest in fire prevention. As it stands, whenever there’s “red flag warning” issued, all 150 plus village employees are notified using the employee phone tree. Making extra sets of eyes aware of threats Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press gives the fire department an advantage to attack any A wall of wind-whipped flames encroaches upon the potential problem quickly. area behind Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino “All smoke sightings get investigated,” says during the early stages of the White Fire which burned Vincent, adding that any person who sees unexplained 10,356 acres and claimed five homes. smoke should phone 911 immediately. And with the Red Flag Initiative in Midtown, thousands of visitors and residents will add to the watchlivestock are instructed to review their Registered voters to receive force, giving Ruidoso’s finest property valuations, and possible veteran new registration cards an edge this fire season. Registered voters in Lincoln County and head-of-family exemptions for acHaving slurry air tanker curacy. The property valuation notices will be getting new voter registration support stationed at the Siare not tax bills but will be a factor in decards due to changes in precincts as erra Blanca Regional Airport termining 2012 tax bills. Instructions for a result of the new redistricting laws. throughout the remaining segprotesting property valuation are found According to a notice mailed by Linment of last year’s fire season on the notices. Also, for assistance, call coln County Clerk Rhonda Burrows; enabled air crews to respond the County Assessors office 575-648by law the State of New Mexico and quickly to other incidents 2306 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 the County of Lincoln were required to like the Swallow Fire, which p.m. Monday through Friday. redistrict in 2011. This process resulted claimed nine homes in June. in numerous changes including the renumbering of precincts, creation of new County to host surplus precincts, adjustments to district bound- vehicle auction aries, changes to precincts contained In the Lincoln County Commiswithin State House and Senate Districts sion meeting, County Commissioners Ruidoso Village Council and changes to precincts contained approved 15 vehicles for sale by auction within County Commission Districts. To via www.publicsurplus.com, an online Item What it’s about How they voted reflect these changes the Lincoln County auction site that sells items only from The village would save Action on acting Fire Clerk’s Office will provide all registered selected public institutions. Lincoln money by appointing Chief Harlan Vinvoters with a new voter information County commissioners report they are one person to be Fire cent to become the Passed unanimously. card. If you are or if you know a regispleased with the results from the aucChief, EMC and Fire village’s Emergency tered voter who did not receive a new tion website and will continue to be the Marshall. Management Coordivoter information card, call the County nator. primary means of auctioning surplus Clerk’s office at 1-800-687-2705 ext. 6. county inventory. Citizens interested in Dean moved to reject Both councilors Jim being notified when County property beAwarding of bid to the stated bid, which Stoddard and Denise comes available for sale can register at Property valuations mailed Rush Truck Center for a Dean pointed out reStoddard seconded. The publicsurplus.com for email alerts. The The Assessor’s Office of Lincoln new dump truck costrejection passed unanisearch they had conCounty mailed property valuation notices 15 vehicles approved for auction include ing $90,821. mously. ducted showing several lower cost options. to all property owners in Lincoln County. a 1960 Ford Fire Engine, 2004 Ford Expedition and 2002 Dodge Durango. Property owners and those with taxable
By Eugene Heathman and Sue Hutchison Editor and Reporter Sunday’s extreme wind conditions were a grim reminder that just one year ago, under nearly identical conditions, the White Fire threatened the south side of Ruidoso, the population of Ruidoso Downs and the entire Hondo Valley. On April 3, 2011, the White Fire, named for its location of origin, destroyed 10,356 acres and claimed five homes. The fire was whipped by winds in excess of 60 miles per hour and erupted into a raging conflagration which witnesses said created walls of fire in excess of 200 feet into the air. Swirling winds caused the fire to switch directions several times before prevailing winds pushed the fire north of Ruidoso Downs to Glencoe and Fox Cave areas. Local officials and the U.S. Forest Service mustered an army of 500 firefighters and emergency crews to battle the blaze which would be just the beginning of a historical fire season in New Mexico. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Last year’s fire season is still fresh in the minds of Lincoln County residents even as a new high threat risk season approaches. The Village of Ruidoso has enacted water use restrictions and implemented a red flag campaign to heighten awareness for tourists and residents alike of the potential wildfire danger in Lincoln County. When the village is facing extreme fire risk, they’d like Midtown businesses to display red flags which would alert visitors and residents to be especially vigilant. Using the Reverse-911 information relay system, proprietors would be informed by the fire department which days to fly their flags. Village manager, Debi Lee, fully supports their efforts, supporting the pur-
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Awarding Mesa Verde and FNF Construction aggregates for use by the village’s streets and utility departments.
Using Wilson and Co. to conduct water, sewer rate and drought studies.
The village hopes to save fuel by not needing to travel long distances to haul heavy aggregates to Ruidoso.
The village will use the completed studies to recommend water and sewer rate adjustments to provide citizens incentives for lower water use and penalties for overuse.
Passed unanimously.
Passed unanimously.
Lincoln County Commission Item
Scheduling of a public meeting to discuss the refunding option for the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Action on the issue of redesignation of the Malpais lava flow as a wilderness area.
What it’s about The choices presented before the council could save the county nearly $1 million over the life of the debt and reduce the maturity from 2030 to 2026. Lincoln County Land and Natural Resources Advisory Committee suggested no action, as Congressman Steve Pearce’s office has not indicated any action. However, the commission voted to send a letter to federal authorities informing them the county has an ordinances stating they are to be informed if changes are pending.
How they voted The commission voted unanimously to hold the meeting, but no date has been set.
Commissioners Mark Doth, Kathryn Minter and Jackie Powell voted yes, Tom Battin voted no.
Final billing adjustment for Deer Park work.
Wilson and Co. and FNF Construction need to finish and adjust work areas, adding five months to complete the jobs. More time means more money.
Passed unanimously.
Five year lease agreement of Lincoln County Medical Center to Presbyterian.
The 20-year agreement must be discussed every 5 years to determine if rate adjustments are needed.
Discussion was deferred until more information is available.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hearing all voices in Lincoln County
To the Editor, At a time of continuing economic distress in New Mexico it is important to reflect on the sources of income for our state that continue to mean life for small businesses and provide jobs. Of course, a key sector of the New Mexico economy is tourism. A new report from Headquarters Economics, an independent non-partisan research firm, noted that in a recent year New Mexico’s national monuments had 1.3 million visitors who spent $54.2 million, supporting 1,061 jobs. Recent data indicates that the number of visitors and their spending has increased since then. In a similar vein, 100 economists, including three Nobel laureates, recently wrote to the U.S. Congress and to President Obama urging them to create more parks and protected areas specifically in the West, as a way to boost state economies. Their letter said in part, “We urge
you to create jobs and support business by investing in our public lands infrastructure and establishing new protected areas such as parks, wilderness and monuments.” They added that such areas “attract innovative companies and workers, and are an essential component of the region’s competitive advantage.” A spokesperson for the group added, “In the past 40 years, the fastest growth in the West has been in communities adjacent to protected public lands.” (See New York Times, 12/5/11, “Are Parks a Boon to State Economies?”) All this seems to be lost on the Lincoln County Commission which voted on March 28 to send New Mexico’s U.S. senators and representatives a letter cautioning against wilderness designations in Lincoln County. In discussion preceding the vote, the Commissioners referenced the concern of only one interest group, “landowners-ranchers.” While ranchers are important stakeholders, the commissioners made no mention of those local businesses
Mush: and I don’t mean dogsleds I’m a grandma. They actually grew Technically. My beautiinto responsible adults, ful daughter-in-law is with careers, friends, still hatching our grandand homes of their own. son. He’s due in July. Now it’s time for me to Thankfully, both mom be a grandma. Heaven and grandson are fine. help us all. This little He’ll be a Californian grandson has no idea when he’s born, just like what’s about to hit him. his grandma. I’ve been asking With all due around. I need grandma respect to the Mimi’s, lessons. I’ve been told Mamaw’s, and Nanny’s I’ll turn to mush the of the world, I will first time I look into my insist upon being called grandson’s face and hold Sue Hutchison grandma. Simple, to the his little body. Current suehutch@valornet.com point. I’m not sure I’m grandmothers tell me ready for this. I’ll cave in and give this kid anything My husband has wanted to be a he wants, and throw my resolve out the grandpa for a long time. He’s a kid window. My wallet will be terminally magnet. If there is a kid anywhere in empty. Children’s sections of local the vicinity they seek him out like a stores will know me by my first name scud missile seeks a target. He smiles. and I’ll buy more junk for this kid than They hug him. He loves kids. he will ever need. I don’t smile on a regular basis. I don’t think so! I can smile, but it’s just not my usual There were, however, these little face. I’ve had to explain this to students boy outfits at the store a few days ago. when I teach. I tell them that if I’m I passed them by, kept walking toward upset with them, they’ll know. So kids the career-clothing rack. And then I don’t quite know what to do with me. stopped. It’s a two way street. I ended up taking a picture of one When my two were small, I deof them after I bought both, and sent termined I wouldn’t speak baby-talk it on my phone to my daughter in law. to them. I’d treat them like pre-grown We’re depositing money into their acadults, and they’d just grow into it. count to buy a stroller-carrier-car seat So I taught our daughter quarter-sized combo thing. I’ve written him a letter words and how to use them in sentences already. correctly. Have you ever heard a child Mush? Hardly. age one and a half use superfluous correctly? When I got tired of having Got a grandma tip? Send it to suehuto use the dictionary to respond to her tch@valornet.com who’s leaving herself arguments, I decided to teach our son wide open for all sorts of column matethings like, “What does a dog say?” rial.
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which stand to profit from increased tourist flow to wilderness areas. They also ignored the interests of sportsmen and those who simply enjoy wilderness for its own sake. Efforts by members of the public to speak before the Commission vote were denied. Repeated calls by Commissioner Battin for a public hearing so that all stakeholders might be heard were rejected. Three members of the Commission (Powell, Minter and Doth), in the absence of Commissioner Sedillo and over the objection of Commissioner Battin, voted to communicate their anti-wilderness stance to New Mexico’s Washington delegation notwithstanding advice from the Planning Commission and the LanRac committee that they “do nothing.” The Commission majority’s decision to ignore advice from the LanRac and Planning Committees (which the Commission had sought) was unwise. Their choice to ignore the interests of all stakeholders except for one group, their refusal to agree to a public hearing or to allow public comment before the 3/28 vote was undemocratic. In the wake of this Commission action, I urge Lincoln County residents who care about wilderness to make their voices heard, specifically by contacting their Senators and Representatives to note their support for wilderness areas, monuments and parks, which bring revenue, jobs and enjoyment to the citizens of this county and beyond. Edmund McWilliams White Oaks
Thank you from the Red Feather Theater Company
Even with the postponement of the recent Red Feather Theater’s production of Playwrights Nights due to inclement weather, no other production in the history of the Red Feather Theater Company had higher attendance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support. Thank you, Irene Pettersen for donating $125 to the silent auction for a one night’s stay at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Congratulations to Leticia Espinoza for her continuous donations of time and resources then winning the
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raffle for a one night’s stay at the Inn of the Mountain Gods with dinner for two! We also thank the Inn of the Mountain Gods for donating bouquets of flowers to all the playwrights, directors, and leads in all four plays during Playwright’s Nights as well as making the silent auction and raffle possible through their generous donations. Red Feather also wishes to thank the Editor of the Ruidoso Free Press newspaper for accepting and publishing student written Playwright’s Nights articles with news about our plays and cast members. Thank you MTD Radio for all the publicity opportunities which helped to give us the largest audiences ever! Red Feather parent Juanita Jones also consistently helps with our radio news through KBUY and KWES. Vámanos also contributed to the turn out and Red Feather thanks you very much! For parent support we are thankful for Red Feather grandparents Robert and Carol Myer, Red Feather parents Teresa Myers, Richard Parsons, Angie Lane, Wendy Row, Yelena Temple, Joyce Waters, Bernadette Lozano, Cassandra and Pete Schiavone. And last, but definitely not least, Red Feather would love to thank the Ruidoso Municipal School District for allowing us to produce all the shows we present. Most of all, we thank the members of the community for their support and time to attend all of the shows that we produce. We love having you experience the shows with us, and we hope to see you at our final Red Feather production of this school year, “The Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27. Dinner will be cooked and served, right in front of the Ruidoso School Performing Arts Center, by the local wonderful restaurant Can’t Stop Smokin’. Tickets are $10 which includes a dinner and the show opening with an Oz Musical Review directed by Ruidoso’s very own Barbara Westbrook! Dinner starts at 5:30 with a 7 p.m. curtain. Make plans now for a great evening out with your friends from the Red Feather Theater Company. Candace Christopher Red Feather Theater President and RHS senior
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RACETRACK from pg. 1 horses’ age, weight carried, owner, trainer, jockey, and the race’s purse, conditions, payoff prices, odds, time and other data. New Mexico has a unique policy in that at any time, a horse can be removed from at the request of a jockey or trainer and not necessarily a veterinarian as is the case in most other states. The Racing Commission in its statement acknowledged this policy. “In fact, New Mexico racing has an extremely cautious policy which allows horses to be taken off the track (vanned off) if the jockey during the race suspects any problems at all. That means that many horses that were reported as accidents are alive and well and still racing.” Rimbo says because of this policy “it is not surprising that New Mexico tracks would have a higher rate of “incidents” by chart callers than other states. Ruidoso Downs shared that information with the New York Times reporter prior to the publication of the article. However, the New York Times chose not to publish that very important fact,” Rimbo said. Further evidence of this policy in New Mexico is supplied by Dr. Jesse Unruh, the state veterinarian during the 2011 Ruidoso Downs race season. According to Dr. Unruh’s reports, a total of 75 horses were “vanned off” during the 60-day season and 48 percent of them were not injured. “That means the so-called incidents reported by the New York Times would have been cut in half,” Rimbo says.
Leading the charge for racing industry reform
Prior to the published article by the New York Times, Ruidoso Downs Race Track was at the forefront of the battle to eliminate Clenbuterol (a drug which has been shown over time to build muscle much like steroids) for horses in New Mexico. The New Mexico Racing Commission approved the elimination of it for a one-year trial period which begins on April 20, 2012 making New Mexico the first state in the country to ban the drug for both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. “There are a great many factors other than racing surface that comes into play as well in determining the health and welfare of equine athletes. With that in mind, Ruidoso Downs Race Track led the charge this year at the New Mexico Racing Commission which recently resulted in the elimination of Clenbuterol as an accepted drug for horses racing in New Mexico. Ruidoso Downs makes every effort to present a safe racing environment and is grateful that injuries have been limited,” Rimbo said. R.D. Hubbard, the majority owner of Ruidoso Downs Race Track and a horse owner and breeder himself, has always been one of the leaders in the industry for the welfare of race horses and participants such as jockeys. He has contributed over $600,000 to such as equine education at Kansas State University; University of California Davis Center for Equine Health;
University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation; University of Kentucky Veterinary Services; Shoemaker Foundation; Jacky Martin Assistance and the Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, which is a leading non-profit charitable foundation committed to the advancement of research to enhance the health and soundness of horses of all breeds. “We are committed to the health and welfare of our horses,” Rimbo said. “Each of the owners of Ruidoso Downs Race Track have been in racing for decades and we love the sport and would do nothing to harm these beautiful animals. “We support all increased rules and enforcement for drug detection of those who decide to cheat,” Rimbo said. “We drug test all our employees and they are not employed if found with a positive test. We want nothing less for the horses.” Gov. Susana Martinez is now involved and requested that the state racing commission this week provide her with “a full report to ensure that the resources and support exists to better protect horses and jockeys in our state,” according to a statement released by the Governor’s Director of Public Affairs, Scott Darnell. According to a press release from the New Mexico Racing Commission; The Racing Commission recently determined that the Clenbuterol use was out of control in New Mexico and, after a rules hearing with public comment, ruled that Clenbuterol will be temporarily banned for one year. The New Mexico Racing Commission has received national support on its suspension of Clenbuterol. Additionally, the Racing Commission has implemented a new necropsy program. In instances where there is a suspicious death, the remains of the horse will be transported to the Department of Agriculture (VDS) in Albuquerque to be necropsied to determine cause of death. Ruidoso Downs Race Track officials protested the dramatic cover photo of Teller All Gone, a two-year old Quarter Horse euthanized after suffering a broken leg during a September 2003 race. Racetrack officials insist a mindful and humane after-care policy exists for euthanized equine athletes and the photo depicts a very brief moment in the process. Unfortunately, due to limited funding, not all deceased horses are sent for necropsy. Only those horses that show no signs of catastrophic injury (i.e. bad broken leg) are being necropsied. According to the release, it’s important to remember that the real problem here is animal abuse. These trainers who are drugging their horses are putting everyone at risk – jockeys, the horses and most importantly the reputation of the sport. And with the direction of a Commission who is committed to protecting the horses and a director who is committed to cleaning up the industry, it’s just a matter of time, when the doping stops, the accident rates will go down.
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Fox Creek Furniture changes hands; stays in family Mark and Mary Waldrop opened Fox Creek Furniture in February 2011 as a division of Miller Waldrop Furniture Co, of Roswell, Inc., which they also own. Members of the Waldrop family have also operated Miller Waldrop Furniture Co. of Hobbs since 1952. Bill Waldrop, the founder of the Miller Waldrop Furniture Co. of Hobbs, retired and sold the corporation to his son and daughter-in- law, Kent and Beckey Waldrop. It’s now time for Mark and Mary to retire, so Kent and Beckey will be opening a new division of Miller Waldrop Furniture of Hobbs at the present location of Fox Creek Furniture as of May 1. Mark and Mary are very excited to see Miller-Waldrop Furniture Co. of Hobbs branch out into the Ruidoso and Lincoln County area. They will continue the great customer service that Fox Creek Furniture provided their customers. Miller-Waldrop Furniture Co. of Hobbs was voted Retailer of the Year in their division in the United States by the National Home Furnishings Association in 2009. You will love their great selection of home furnishings, mattresses, and accessories. We are so pleased to welcome them to our area. Please drop by and say “hi” and let them get to know you. Mark and Mary have been so warmly welcomed in the opening of Fox Creek Furniture and know their customers will be happy to welcome Kent and Beckey as well. Kent & Beckey Waldrop are third generation owners of Miller Waldrop Furniture in Hobbs. They are very proud of their heritage and the generations that have gone before them. They also feel a great sense of responsibility to carry out the long held tradition that
“Customer is King” at Miller Waldrop Furniture. Kent started working in the furniture store when he was 12-years-old. He would haul trash, dust furniture, and clean out the warehouse. He literally grew up in the business. After graduating from Texas Tech University in 1984 a year later he join his dad Bill Waldrop in the business and begin working in all departments of the store, sales, carpet, delivery, warehouse, and general management, Beckey Waldrop Kent’s wife started working in the store shortly after they married in 1989. Beckey Photo courtesy of Manda Tomison started in the office and Mary and Mark Waldrop hand the keys to Fox Creek Furniture to Kent and eventually managed a Becky Waldrop, who will be taking over ownership of the store in May. gift store the family had owned. However Beckey later came to work with Kent and advertising. Both Beckey and Kent are excited to expand their operations to the Ruidoso and Lincoln at Miller Waldrop. County areas. Keeping the tradition and values of Beckey enjoys the front end of the business of Kent’s Grandparents, parents, and Aunt & Uncle, Mark selling, buying, office and store display, while Kent focuses on the back end of delivery, warehouse, service, and Mary Waldrop.
You can own a home after foreclosure
Foreclosure happens. And when it does, it can be painful, disruptive and humiliating. You start to wonder, “Am I destined to rent for eternity?” “Will I never again enjoy the pride and profits that can be derived from home ownership?” Fear not, though foreclosure feels overwhelming while you’re in the midst of the process, it is only a one-time event in your financial life. Take stock of your post foreclosure situation and realize, with good measures of both perseverance and discipline, you’ll considered again a candidate for financing again and be able to return to your homeownership ways. And hopefully wiser and better protected this next time around. Typically, a seven-year period or so is required, following a foreclosure, before applying for a new mortgage would be considered. You can, however, shorten that wait time under some cir-
cumstances. It won’t be easy, but with enough time, discipline and focus you can own your own home again. Here are some things you can do to make that outcome more probable. 1. Don’t job hop. Did you fall into foreclosure because of an unsteady work history? If yes, after foreclosure, find a job and keep even if it means working a lowerpaying job. 2. Rebuild your savings. A general rule of thumb with financial planners is to maintain liquid assets savings to match 3 to 6 months of your living expenses. Let’s focus on a minimum of six months to display strength and stability to your future lender after your foreclosure. 3. Give your score a boost. Is it hard? Yes. Time consuming? Heck Yes! Worth it? Absolutely. After your previous lender wacked you with
your foreclosure, your credit score probably fell by 150 points or so. Quite a drop regardless of where you may have started. Do it yourself or hire a credit repair agency but you’ll need to raise your score back up. The foreclosure remains on your credit report for seven years. You’ll have to prove your money management skills have improved. 4. Reduce your waiting time. Normally, seven years after foreclosure you would apply for a new mortgage, however, you may wait only three to five years if you demonstrate extenuating circumstances for your foreclosure. These special events when you can display a sudden loss of income was ‘justified’ can include; losing your job, getting divorced or having unexpected medical expenses. 5. And please … be honest. When you’re ready to apply again for your next mortgage, don’t try and
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hide it. Take a different approach, be proactive and explain the steps you took to get back to where you are ready to purchase again. Stay disciplined and positive, a foreclosure is rough but it doesn’t have to be the end of the line. Our American dream, owning a home of our own can be had again even after foreclosure.
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 to know the architects behind Artesia Library, Durham & Associates; think about burgers and beer in Cloudcroft at the Western Bar and get the scoop on all things electrical in Ruidoso with Atoparok Electrical Services on the Business Buzz!
Becky Brooks named Executive Director for Ruidoso Chamber
Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Board President Rutalee Todd-Jernigan announced today that, Becky Brooks has been named as the new executive director for the chamber. Her duties as executive director begin April 1. Brooks has worked for the chamber as office manager under the past two executive directors Sandi Becky Brooks Aguilar and most recently Marla Lewis since 2008. Brooks has been serving as the interim executive director since Lewis’s resignation and also after Aguilar’s resignation in 2011.
Ruidoso Landmark makes way for Dollar General
Longtime Ruidoso landmark, the Burger Trolley is going by the wayside to make room for a Dollar General. The property is located next to Ruidoso’s Old Mill which is the subject of a preservation movement. Several people have expressed interest in moving the Burger Trolley to a temporary storage location until a decision can be made as to the potential relocation and continuation of the legendary tradition of hamburgers, fries and shakes the Burger Trolley provided for more than half a century. Barney Rue Sand and Gravel are tasked with the site work which includes the demolition of the former apartments and offices next door. The Dollar General Store is expected to relocate from its current location in the former Walmart building on Hwy. 70 and is expected to open in late June. According to sources in the community, Big 5 Sporting Goods will possibly occupy the space vacated by Dollar General.
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While some may succeed, often such ideas end up losing money or motivation. A better way might be to salvage the portions Rule Two: Develop a business viof your experience and educasion that maximizes your skills and tion which you enjoy, and form provides value. them into a new position, business or service which you will Most successful entrepreneurs’ be thrilled to offer! business ventures utilize their Next, your vision must proproven skills, passion, experience vide value to your boss, client or or a demonstrable talent. If you customers by their definition. It base your plan on less than your can be easy to stay in your combest, you may have an uphill battle fort zone, but value is always in believing in yourself or effecin the perception of the buyer tively pitching your ideas. To give Marianne Mohr (not yours!) whether that’s your the best chance of success to your Business Editor boss or customer. Your best ideal current or new job - or even a new marianne@ruidosofreepress.com entrepreneurial idea will fulfill venture - be practical and operate their needs as they perceive them - so put yourself from your strengths. This could mean you leverage in their shoes and see the world from their seat. If you your accomplishments, what you do best or love, or are in doubt, ask your boss or customers what they even leverage your contacts and connections. Somevalue, what would induce them to buy and structure times folks think about tossing their experience or your service or work efforts to meet that need. education to start a new venture in an unrelated field.
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From the workplace guidebook “Entrepreneur 101 Think and Act Like an Entrepreneur” continuing tips for improving work life at the office, company or with your customers: ♦ Give small token gifts of appreciation ♦ Behave relaxed even if you are not ♦ Ask yourself in earnest: What is the right thing to do? Then trust your intuition and do it ♦ Believe the world is good ♦ But don’t be a sucker, if your guts are tense with someone, be wary ♦ If you can’t find the good, create some ♦ Compliment ♦ Use your spellchecker and then check it ♦ Throw enough against the wall and some will stick ♦ In marketing, think volume ♦ Send one page memos and emails ♦ Don’t get enthralled by your own success ♦ Gravitate toward competition ♦ Acknowledge others’ contributions publicly ♦ Correct errors privately Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business consultant from Southern California and currently Advertising Director at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-937-4015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com.
Ruidoso Councilors seeking a better bargain By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Councilors Jim Stoddard and Denise Dean know how to surf the Internet. They showed their skills during Ruidoso’s March 27 council meeting when the subject arose of the village buying a dump truck for $90,821. Justin King, assistant utility director/ project manager presented the council with the news that the two dump trucks currently owned by his department were in poor shape. He says one isn’t operable, and the others not DOT compliant. Bids were received and King started weeding through the lowest. After coming up empty for the first
two, King progressed to the third. Rush Truck Center, based in Albuquerque, offered the bid King presented to the council. Rush’s bid included building a new dump body on a new Peterbilt chassis, totaling the amount of $90,821. “Our individuals need to be able to drive this truck,” said King. Mentioning specific areas of the truck such as axles, transmission and the engine, King also remarked his crew needed to be able to maintain the dump truck’s parts when repairs were needed. Particular needs were part of the search process. He thinks Rush’s proposal will fit the bill. Stoddard, however, had another thought, or at least three. Holding in his hand three ads of dump trucks he found
and printed from the internet which cost less, Stoddard questioned King. “We’re not taking advantage of the good, used vehicles available.” “Are we searching for both new and used vehicles?” Stoddard also wondered why a bid bond wasn’t used. King answered that although bonds had not been used in this instance, it would be standard procedure to use bid bonds in the future, which would secure original bid amounts. King remarked the first two bids had changed from the time the bids were submitted to the time of King’s inquiry. Dean agreed with Stoddard, mentioning she, too, had searched the Internet to find dump trucks at a lower fee.
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Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21 APRIL 19 — Introduction to Green Building. Realtor Continuing Education sponsored by the Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors. $35. 4 CEUS and is GRI Elective. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 - 5 p.m. Course held at ENMU Room 119. Register/Reserve a spot by calling 575-257-4750 or drop by 700 Mechem Drive, #10 Ruidoso. PNM Business Energy Efficiency Program Workshop for Restaurants (Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Tularosa and Alamogordo) 9 - 11 a.m. Course held in ENMU Room 105. Register by calling 257-7395 or at ENMU Continuing Ed or just walk-in. PNM Business Energy Efficiency Program Workshop for Lodgers and Other Small Businesses (Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs,
Accounting program offered at ENMU-R ENMU-Ruidoso was happy to introduce The Certified Bookkeeper Program in the spring 2012 semester. This course prepares students for the National Certification Examination, leading to the designation of the Certified Bookkeeper by The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. By taking this course you have the potential to advance your career and compensation by demonstrating a high level of skill and knowledge; increases your value to your current or future employers or clients because you will have distinguished yourself among your colleagues as an accounting professional who has met the highest standards for the bookkeeping profession. Instructor John McCullough will be offering this course again in the spring 2013 semester. This ENMU-R course number is ACCT 215, is three credit hours and can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting. For more information, contact John McCullough at 575-257-2120. CARRIZOZO, NM
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“We need to pitch our net out further,” said Dean, indicating she didn’t know why the villages’ request for bid wasn’t listed online. Reminding the council that $75,000 had been budgeted for the dump truck, she requested additional information in councilor’s packets. When making a decision of this type, Dean says she wants pictures, comparisons and data to make an informed decision. Dean made the motion to reject the proposal to award a bid to Rush for $90,821 with the admonition to find a better bid. Stoddard seconded her motion and the bid was rejected unanimously, sending King back to the drawing board in the search for a DOT compliant dump truck.
Tularosa and Alamogordo) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Course held in ENMU Room 105. Register by calling 257-7395, or at ENMU Continuing Ed, or just walk-in. Pre-Conference Business-After-Hours at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca Sponsored by ENMU-R, The Lodge and The Focus on the Future Energy & Water Conference, 5 - 7 p.m. APRIL 20 — “Focus on the Future: Water and Energy in Southern New Mexico” Conference and Trade Show. Conference Program available April 1. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. APRIL 21 — The 3rd Annual Solar Tour of Lincoln County 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Agricultural, residential, business and institutional projects from Ruidoso Downs to White Oaks and Corona Maps are available.
The Greentree Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) has scheduled additional annual spring cleanups for county residents. The Authority will provide a crew, roll off containers and equipment between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the listed County locations. Bulk items such as old kitchen appliances, hot water heaters, construction waste and old furniture are among the items that will be accepted. Yard waste will not be accepted at these pickups. County locations and scheduled dates include: Nogal residents: at the Nogal
Fire Station – March 31 Loma Grande & Magado Creek residents on Nogal Mesa: at the 4 mile marker - April 14 State Highway 48 County residents outside of Capitan: at the Smokey Bear Rest Stop - April 28 Biscuit Hill area residents: at the Greentree Transfer Station in the Downs - May 12 Senior citizens residing in the above areas who need free assistance in transporting discarded bulk items to the pickup site may call the Solid Waste Office at 1-877-5488772 ahead of the scheduled event.
Leadership Lincoln Leaders of the Week Melissa Gebhart
the courses in Ruidoso, she is camping and fishing someMelissa has lived in Lincoln where in our great state or County for 9 years. After a neighboring Colorado. 30-year career in Lubbock Public Schools, as a teacher, Mike Keylon coach and administrator, I’m a transplant from Melissa moved to New Mexico Washington state, having as a retiree. The retirement life retired last year from Boeing did not last long! Melissa has in Everett, as a production worked for Region IX Educamanager. I love all types of tion Cooperative for six years airplanes, and have had a as a prevention specialist. Her single engine land license (not duties have included working Melissa Gebhart Mike Keylon current now, unfortunately). in classrooms in Lincoln County the Mobile Food Pantry and collaborates My other interests include photography, Schools to provide curriculum designed with members to provide the Maze of Life a smattering of music and the outdoors. to build protective factors in youth and interactive health fair for 8th graders and My spouse and I have traveled quite a decreasing the impact of risk factors. In the Light the Fire Youth Summits. Melissa bit ( more to come, we hope), including addition, Melissa works with teachers in Canada, Mexico, Scandinavia and all the area of professional development and is also a member of the Lincoln County DWI Prevention Council. sorts of places in the great US of A. We’re support. Melissa is involved in improvMelissa enjoys the outdoor opporalso RV’ers, but right now the trailer is ing the health and well-being of Lincoln tunities that living in Lincoln County packed to the gills with boxes as we are in County residents through her work with provides. She is an avid golfer, camper the process of building a house, and have the Lincoln County Community Health most of our worldly goods in storage. Council. She volunteers with the LCCHC at and hiker. When she is not on one of
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Elementary students receive Principal’s Awards
By Corey Bard
Sharon Stewart, myself, and Jennifer Stubbs each contribute ideas to the variety of programs we are offering at the library. Equally important are Cheryl Volosin and Kari Dawn Kolander who create the children’s events each week and throughout the summer. Marie Slaten keeps the new titles rolling in. Jennifer has assembled for April a month long series called Money Smart where local experts share advice on how to handle your money. April 3, 11 a.m.: Benefits Counseling: Lucas Zertuche of the State of New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services will assist seniors about what benefits are available. April 5, 4 p.m.: Financial Smarts: Rutalee Todd-Jerrigan of Farm Bureau Financial Services talks about what to do with your money. April 7, 11 a.m.: Identity Theft: Ismael Camacho of the New Mexico State Attorney General’s Office discusses identity theft and the scams you should be aware of. In case you feel like escaping into popular novels, here are two by David Liss: “A Conspiracy of Paper,” ‘Benjamin Weaver is an outsider in eighteenth century London: a Jew among Christians, a ruffian among aristocrats, a retired pugilist hired by London’s gentry travels through the criminal world in pursuit of debtors and thieves.’ “The Whiskey Rebels” ‘takes place in the years after the American Revolution, an unstable nation where desperate schemers vie for power, wealth, and a chance to shape the country’s destiny.’ Ethan Saunders living in disgrace is tracking a missing person with the historical rivalry of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in the midst of creating the nations’s first financial institution, The Bank of the United States as the setting. If you prefer Historic Economics, two by Nial Ferguson include: “Civilization,” which argues that beginning ‘… in the fifteenth century the west developed six powerful new concepts that the rest of the world lacked: competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic.’ Each of these helped the west leap forward, but have we reached the point where we inevitably will be over taken by newcomers China, India, Russia, and Brazil? “The Ascent
of Money” proposes that finance is the foundation of human progress and financial history the essential backstory behind all history. Behind the story of the Renaissance, Seven Year’s War, American Civil War, French Revolution, from Babylon to Argentina were financiers manipulating banks and stock market bubbles creating wealth, prosperity, and crashes and encouraging economics of greed and fear. In “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man,” John Perkins writes, ‘highly paid professionals cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars. Their tools include fraudulent financial reports, rigged elections, payoffs, extortion, sex and murder.’ John Perkins’ job was to convince countries that are strategically important to the U.S. to accept enormous loans for infrastructure development, make sure the lucrative projects were contracted to U.S. corporations. Saddled with debt, these countries came under the control of the U.S. government, World Bank, and other U.S. dominated agencies that acted like loan sharks dictating repayment terms and bullying foreign governments into submission. “How to Grow Our Economy and Revive the American Dream – The Road to Prosperity” by Patrick Toomey is a return to the principles that support economic growth, individual opportunity, and freedom. An eloquent expression of free market capitalism as a creator of prosperity and human happiness, the author proposes cutting taxes, reducing government spending, end micro management of banks, car makers, and other troubled companies and encourage new business development. Why do budget deficits matter? What exactly does the Federal Reserve do? Does globalization take away jobs from American workers? Why is health insurance so costly? “The Instant Economist” by Timothy Taylor offers knowledge and sophistication to understand key issues so you can comprehend and discuss economics on a personal, national, and global level. “Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science” ‘makes economics accessible, comprehensible, and appealing. While economic consequences can be global, they are also a part of every day life,’ according to Publisher’s Weekly. Author Charles Wheelan, according to Deborah Copaken-Kogan, makes the study of economics fascinating, comprehensible and laugh-out-loud funny. Is there a ‘how many economists does it take to change a light bulb’ joke? If you know one, this week’s column could use a funny ending. I will close this column to the highest bidder.
White Mountain Elementary students received the Principal’s Award for the 2nd trimester. The criteria for the Principal’s Award are: good grades and/or effort, good citizenship, responsibility, positive leadership, obeying the rules, doing class work and homework, kindness to fellow students, self-control on the playground, cafeteria, and school bus and politeness.
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3rd Grade: Back row (L to R) Taylor Sanchez, Elisa Lopez, Aliyah Figueroa, Regan Forster, Alazaya Montgomery, Keithan Pedro, Brady Mendez, Matthew Negrete; front row (L to R) Leslie Villegas, Mefaunwey Antonio, Ashley Cardenas, Kalyn Saiz, Paul Sanchez, Ashley Walker, Abby Navarrete.
4th Grade: Back row (L to R) Avery Randolph, Christian Hernandez, Sara Barleen, Valeen Muniz, Lilly Herring, Bailey Moore, Fidel Nottsineh, Lylanna Trillo, Haven Gonzales; front row (L to R) Keilan Blaylock, Ciarra Blake, Damian Morgan, Sharon Minnix, Lukas Flores, Guillermo Ambriz, Saleen Montoya. 5th Grade: Back row (L to R) Tyson Archer, Isabel Martinez, Michael Macias, Ariana Donjuan, A.J. Hernandez, Yessica Kanesewah, Mya McGhee, Amanda Marquez, Autumn Nunnally, Anahi Hernandez, Lewis Figueroa, Erika Rodriguez, James Heaton; rront row (L to R) Jessika Shephard, Calli Patterson, Carson Vasile, Sawyer Mowdy, Hannah Delanda, Alexandra Valdez, Elena Chavez.
Youth of the Week Vivian Wilson-Kind veterinarian assistant at Ruidoso Animal Clinic, 22 animals large and small to take care of, AP course and college courses.
RHS students say ‘Ciao’ to Spring Break in Italy Special to the Ruidoso Free Press
Think you had an exciting Spring Break? We are willing to bet that it can’t hold a candle to the Spring Break that a group of RHS students had as they toured Italy! In what some might describe as a contest to see how much history and culture can be packed into a week, RHS Spanish teacher Kevin Clawson, six adult chaperones and eight RHS students set off on an adventure they won’t soon forget. The group started their tour in Venice where they visited Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Cathedral and of course, took a gondola ride through the city. After watching a glass-blowing demonstration and some quick shopping, they headed to Verona. Once in Verona, the backdrop for the love story of Romeo and Juliet, they got to see the balcony where Juliet was supposed to have her secret meeting with Romeo according to Shakespeare’s story. The small courtyard was packed with people from all over the world hoping to see this famous place of romance. The crew then headed for Florence where they visited La Academia, home of Michelangelo’s David. The statue lived up to everyone’s expectations and was surely one of the highlights of the trip! While in Florence, they also visited the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce and the Ponte Vecchio. And of course, a visit to that part of Italy cannot be complete without seeing the famous landmark, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was then on to Assisi, home of St. Francis, the Patron Saint of Italy. After a brief stop there, they finally made it to Rome for the final leg of their tour. They visited all of the “must-see” sites including the
Trevi Fountain at night, the Coliseum, the Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Palatine Hill, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel where they marveled at Michelangelo’s painted ceiling that depicts events from the Old Testament. The final stops on the included a tour of the ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento on the Bay of Naples and a boat ride to the island of Capri where they rowed through the Blue Grotto. “It was an amazing trip with a wonderful group of people,” said Clawson. “It is overwhelming to think back on the history and culture that we saw. You can learn about all of this in books and videos, but seeing it in person is a whole different ball game!” It has been reported that the group slept the entire way home.… Go figure! This was the fifth European trip Clawson has organized with Ruidoso students and adult community members. He is looking to put another trip together in April 2013...how does Greece sound? Or maybe England/Scotland/Ireland?
Vivian Wilson-Kind is a 16-year-old senior at Ruidoso High School. Her interests include anything to do with music. Wilson-Kind has received three All-State awards, District Band, Honor Band, President of Band, Drum/Field Major and President’s list 4.0 or higher. Wilson-Kinds’ extra-curricular activities include band, jazz band, community choir, life guard at Cree Meadows,
She also enjoys riding her horse, spending time reading in the sun, quality time with friends, working with animals and anything pertaining to animal science. “Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas is where I will attend college to study animal science to become a veterinarian. “Soon after I get my D.V.M. and graduate college, I’m going to work for another doctor until I get my feet underneath me. Then I’m going to pay off any loans and save up for my own clinic where I can start small
and grow bigger and bigger. I would hopefully like to also get kids involved and help them towards their dreams just like I was helped toward mine.“ Ruidoso Free Press: Tell me something interesting about you. Wilson-Kind: I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian. Ever since I was a baby, I’ve always had some kind of animal. Around five years old, I knew I wanted to be veterinarian, and it hasn’t changed since. I also play many instruments, ten to be exact. But, I’ve always wanted to play the cello and hopefully one day will get my chance. For more information about “Youth of the Week” contact Lisa Morales at 575-258-9922 or lisa@ ruidosofreepress.com.
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alien to this rotational The 12-Step biped. I do not Program formula is remember a similar fairly well known as difficulty level when I there are more than 50 rode a bicycle for the such human conditions first time. met by their structured guidance. And if there The early morning isn’t one that is condichi-walking instruction-specific, surely a tor was a young and compromise affliction energetic female (she can be sourced. I remust have been a New peated the introductory York Italian due to her welcome scene many rapid speech pattern times, virtually, as I which condensed her prepared to suggest to “New York minute” Chris that my bicycle into an NYS – New would not accomYork second) leading a Galen Farrington pany us on this year’s group of blue hairs to rablady@beyondbb.com Spring Break trip. I their foot-paced, spiricannot remember (a tual awakening. Chris reoccurring affliction of another kind) was loving it. I was flubbing it. Where’s when a bicycle was not included in our my bike? family planning; this was a monumental Up at dawn. You’d never catch John moment. If Chris could read my thoughts, Wayne “burning daylight” looking for his she would see, “Hi, my name is Galen and bicycle. What? I’m not riding? I’m ..... as a psycleholic I’m about to ..... walk.” walking again. I mean chi-walking. Chris, There. I’ve said it. Walk. I discussed I promise I’ll be good. What had I been this emotionally ripping decision for days thinking before I denied my bike? I’d with myself before I blurted out to Chris, romanticized walking hand-in-hand with “What do you think about me leaving the my better half, enjoying the warm, sunny bicycle at home and I’ll walk (ugh) with Arizona break from freezing Ruidoso you every day?” Before my intonation morning rides. What did I get? “You in revealed that this was an actual question, the USA sweatshirt. Do not heel and toe. Chris had my New Balances packed and Mid-foot down. Stomp and peel.” But the sat in the front seat of the truck with our aforementioned speech pattern allowed me three dogs and asked, “What’s taking you to only hear, “You ... heel ... peel.” And I so long?” Verbal role reversal was not asked, “Whose hiding the bananas?” predicted. My Frankenstein-like movements at the end of my chi-walking experience So, the Farrington tribe braved the convinced me that there are not enough blizzard of Lordsburg on its journey to 12-step or 120-step programs in this galthe Good Sam camping rally in sunny axy to get me to take another step without Phoenix where we would be instructed my bicycle at my side. in chi-walking. I didn’t know I’d have to I am a psycleholic. No introductions learn an Asian language to move one foot will be necessary. in front of another using a methodology
This week in Lincoln County History Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society April 1, 1871 Frank T. Bliss appointed Indian Trader. He sold his charter and was removed. April 1, 1874 James Dolan becomes partner in L G Murphy Company. April 1, 1878 Sherriff William Brady and Deputy George Hindman are gunned down in the street of Lincoln. Alexander McSween arrested in Lincoln. April 1, 1899 Fort Stanton designated a Sanitarium by Executive Order and transferred to U. S. Marine Health Service. April 2, 1855 Lieutenant Colonel Dixon S. Miles meets with Mescalero Apache Chiefs at Dog Canyon. April 2, 1872 Indian Agent Samuel B. Bushnell arrives at Fort Stanton. April 2, 1899 Dr. J. O. Cobb takes control of the Reservation from the Department of Interior. April 3, 1869 James J. Dolan mustered out of army at Fort Stanton. April 3, 1877 Small Pox outbreak on Mescalero Reservation. April 3, 1878 Alexander McSween arrested (April 1st) and jailed at Fort Stanton. April 4, 1878 Battle of Blazer’s Mill. Buckshot Roberts and Dick Brewre are killed George Coe wounded and taken to Fort Stanton.
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April 4, 1936 Dr. Porter escorts August Campbell to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, D. C. April 5, 1878 Lt. Col. Nathan A. M. Dudley assumes command of Fort Stanton. Lt. Goodwin and soldiers sent to escort Bristol and Rynerson en route to Lincoln from Las Cruces. April 6, 1878 McSween applies for protection at Fort Stanton. April 6, 1880 Troops under Captain Henry Carroll fight Apaches at Hembrillo Canyon. April 7, 1932 Dental Officer ordered not to engage in private practice. April 8, 1878 John Copeland appointed sheriff. Widenmann, Shield, Washington and Robinson arrested for murder of Sheriff Brady and taken to Fort Stanton. Widenmann and Shield remain at the Fort. April 8, 1881 Billy the Kid’s second trial commences. April 8, 1889 Winfield S. Cobean appointed Post Master at Fort Stanton. April 9, 1869 Lt. Col. John Brooks leads large scout from Fort Stanton to Guadalupe and Sacramento Mountains. April 9, 1881 Billy the Kid found guilty of murder of Sheriff Brady.
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• Go for a walk For thousands of around the Links, the years the sun has been disc golf course, Cedar worshiped by cultures Creek walking trail or from around the world, check with our local yet in our modern culforest service to get a ture we have learned to map locating many of be afraid of it. The sun the wonderful hikplays a vital role in life ing trails in our area, and has benefits for all they have a listing that that are touched by its includes beginner to rays. From the support moderate trails. it gives to the flora and fauna to the benefits • Grow a garden received by different - whether you chose to microorganisms and work on one at home Angie Fernandez bacteria that complete or join one of our local Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com the circle of life. The gardening communihuman body is no stranger to the benties, gardening is an excellent way to get efits of the natural rays of the sun. some sunlight and is a great way to supThere are numerous health benefits port healthy eating. For more informathe sun offers the human body, includtion on community gardening projects in ing the assistance in the manufacture of our area, you may wish to contact Team vitamin D. The body utilizes vitamin Apple Corps at 575-973-7817. D to aid in the absorption of calcium • Utilize the sun to light up your which is supportive in blood clotting, home when possible, keeping blinds the growth of strong bones, healthy and curtains open teeth and healthy nerve function. Some • Choose your sun block wisely studies have concluded that 15 minmany of the chemicals in such products utes in the sun three times a week is absorb directly from the skin into our enough time to absorb the nutrients bloodstream, so know what you are acnecessary to support the human body tually putting on your skin. Watch out in its vitamin D needs. Soaking up the for powder and spray on sun screens as sun has also been said to lower risks of well, we allow our bodies to breathe in depression; as well as give our immune toxic chemicals this way. system a boost. Several studies have • If you have fair or light skin that even suggested that vitamin D plays a is sensitive to the sun you can slowly role in fighting off certain cancers. build a tolerance to it by adding 15 Here are a few ideas to keep in minutes of sun time to each day. mind that may help you enjoy the rays • Stay hydrated when soaking up of the sun a little more: the sun, water is the best natural hydra• Hang your clothes out to dry tor. this will save you energy and money, So get out there and let the sun kiss and can be a great time to work on that your skin as it was meant to. You may tan and burn a few calories. feel your skin start to smile.
Camp Sierra Blanca to re-open By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Beds are needed for juvenile offenders in New Mexico. The state thinks Lincoln County’s beds fit the need. Representatives from CYFD (Children Youth and Families Department) came last Thursday to inform Lincoln County of the state’s need to re-open Camp Sierra Blanca. CYFD Deputy Cabinet Secretary Edna Reyes-Wilson presented information which would target Oct. 1 as the opening date. Stating “our (current) facilities are busting at the seams,” 24 beds will be filled with 14 – 16 year olds upon opening, with plans to increase that number should the need arise. Reyes-Wilson had handouts available which provided statistics and facts concerning The Missouri Model, a plan of rehabilitating youthful offenders. ReyesWilson said the state would use this model when Camp Sierra Blanca reopened. According to former CSB employees, the Missouri Model was the plan used by previously contracted CSB managers, Civigenics, whose three-year tenure produced 14 escapes. Former CSB employees were present, along with two county commissioners, law enforcement, residents from Ranches of Sonterra, and Fort Stanton workers. Several voiced opposition to re-opening CSB as a juvenile detention facility. Three persons in the packed chamber asked for Reyes-Wilson to compare recidivism rates between The Missouri Model, and Associated Marine Institute (AMI), the contracted management company preceding Civigenics. Reyes-Wilson did not present an answer; however statistics provided by county court officials regarding AMI’s tenure as contracted providers listed a seven percent recidivism rate, which is below national and state averages. AMI was the provider for the juvenile detention center for nine years. District Judge Karen Parsons discussed Camp Sierra Blanca with the Free Press. “I’ve never experienced anything like the AMI standards. They completely changed the manner in which (detained) individuals were treated.” Parsons was personally involved with Camp Sierra Blanca. An attorney for 18 ½ years prior to becoming a judge in 1997, Parsons visited youth facilities to receive information personally, and found CSB to be among the best in the state. She recalled that no fence was needed in AMI’s day, their respectful security was effective. Only four walk-offs, or escapes in the nine years of AMI’s management speaks well of their success, according to Parsons. “Lincoln County Juvenile Justice Board now leads the state in positive
outcomes for juvenile offenders.” Parsons stated several programs like Girls’ Circle, Restorative Justice, Trauma Treatment and First Offender Program have significantly lowered juvenile offenses in Lincoln County. “We do a great job of taking care of our own” Parsons said. Some citizens still want to keep juvenile offenders of any type out of their subdivisions. Nearby resident Ron Wright knows first hand about security issues. A few years ago, it was his wife who, unknowingly, gave two youth offenders a ride to Hondo when they showed up at Wright’s home. Mrs. Wright was unaware of their escape. Wright states the youth would have been detained on their front porch until authorities arrived, had they been informed of the escape earlier in the day. Management contract at CSB was under the direction of Civigenics at the time of the escape. Effective communication between CSB and nearby residents is still Wright’s concern. He’s not alone. Residents from Ranches of Sonterra expressed similar concerns. One suggested a tornado siren be installed to alert nearby residents of any escapes. Another attender mentioned there are many who utilize recreational trails which surround CSB. “Will someone ride the trails on a horse to notify hikers of the danger?” asked the attender. “With E911 and the community Code Red programs in place, notification issues have made a significant change.” County Commissioner Tom Battin addressed communication concerns. Public involvement was strong while utilizing a community advisory board which was in place during AMI’s management. “A great deal of interaction was in place, and great involvement with the kids and the community happened.” Under AMI’s care, Battin recalls students assisting various public programs with success. Reyes-Wilson said the state would offer 50 full time employment opportunities, and a job fair was forthcoming. However, according to former CSB employee Brady Park who worked under AMI’s direction, AMI is willing and ready to return to CSB to provide the same care which produced a lower than average recidivism rate. They even copyrighted the name Camp Sierra Blanca, in hopes of resuming management someday. AMI would also utilize Lincoln County’s job force. There are some in the community who would like to see them return. Reyes-Wilson welcomes comments. To voice concerns, or to encourage the state to consider AMI, contact CYFD. Online responses may be made by through www.cyfd.org. By mail, comments may be made: CYFD, P.O. Drawer 5160, Santa Fe, NM 87502. By phone: 505-827-7602.
April 3, 2012
Candidate introductions at Cree
By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Recent state redistricting positions a Republican against a Republican in the State senate race. The Republican Women of Lincoln County invited Senator Rod Adair and Senator Bill Burt, both GOP, to their monthly meeting to introduce themselves as rivals. Along with the two District 33 candidates, 10 local candidates for the offices of sheriff, county commissioner, probate judge, and district attorney attended, along with state representative Nora Espinosa and outgoing state senator Dennis Kintigh. Adair, current N.M. senator and no newcomer to Lincoln County politics stated the new district will reach from Las Vegas, N.M. to the Alto/Northern Ruidoso area. A Roswell resident for many years, Adair makes his living as a demographer, working with New Mexico Demographic Research. He and wife, Dana, have two children. Cordial to his rival, William (Bill) Burt, Adair remarked that redistricting gave GOP New Mexicans “an outside, fighting chance to come to an evensteven chance in 2012.” “It’s important to know the great opportunity we have across the state due to redistricting,” stated Adair, while commenting about the fact that it’s difficult to run against another fine candidate in Bill Burt. “We have the opportunity in 2012 to capture the house in a 21 to 21 senate. It’s the greatest opportunity in many years.” Adair hopes Republicans will turn out to vote and swing the state toward a “balanced” senate. Burt, owner of Burt Broadcasting in Alamogordo, was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to fill Dianna Duran’s senate position when Duran accepted the position of NM Secretary of State late 2010. Burt and wife, Donnie have two sons and are recipients of NM Broadcaster of the Year award, 2006. Voice of the Tiger Pit in Alamogordo for years, Burt’s also sponsored scholarships for youth. “I don’t feel tied to one side or
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another,” Burt says, “I’m a member of a team. We cooperate, communicate, and coordinate.” A supporter of both Holloman Air Force Base and local entities, Burt states he also wants to represent rural New Mexico. “Lincoln County is a one of a kind place in New Mexico and the southwest.” Remarking about the tourist-driven economy, he says he’ll “work tirelessly” to address the needs of the community at federal, state and local levels. “I feel government has become too big. They should get out of the way and let small businesses go down the path of success.” Burt states he’s been a part of two decades of small business management in NM, and promotes small business success. A question from the floor asked senate candidates about the Tularosa water basin, and their plans for improvement. Burt contrasted the watershed management of Lincoln County with Mescalero. Indicating run-off issues in Lincoln County, Burt stated Lincoln County needed to “clean up the forest to increase watershed.” He commented the spotted owl is “having trouble living in Lincoln County,” due to thick forest conditions. While Adair stated he didn’t disagree with Burt’s response, he added he wanted to make sure our children and grandchildren would benefit from any decisions we make about water issues in the present. “You have to remember how important it is to think of the generations to come.” The winner of the primary election will square off against Stephanie Dubois, Democrat, in November’s match. Future candidate events are in the mix for Lincoln County Republicans, who meet monthly at Cree Meadows Country Club. With the primary election occurring June 5, and the general election Nov. 6, Lincoln County voter registration is a focal point for the GOP. Party officials hope the voter turnout for the next two elections is higher than the twelve percent participation of registered voters in Ruidoso’s municipal election last month.
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March 26 Baseball Capitan 13, Dora 0 Dexter 10, Ruidoso 6 Ruidoso JV 28, Mescalero 6 Mescalero 21, Ruidoso JV 10
March 27 Boys tennis Alamogordo 8, Ruidoso 1 Girls tennis Alamogordo 9, Ruidoso 0
March 28 Softball Alamogordo freshman d. Mescalero (2)
March 29 Softball Capitan 7, Estancia 1
March 30 Softball Capitan 9, Dexter 0 Mescalero 21, Lordsburg 9 Mescalero 23, Lordsburg 10
March 31 Baseball Capitan 7, Magdalena 0 Capitan 12, Magdalena 2 District 4-3A play at Lovington Portales 14, Ruidoso 4 Lovington 11, Ruidoso 7
April 2 Baseball Capitan at Gateway Christian, late
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April 5 Softball Mescalero at Ruidoso junior varsity (2), 4 p.m.
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in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays, finishing second in both races. All that added up to 54 points and a third place finish in the team standings. They were the only non-2A school among the top six teams. Mescalero earned a lot of points on the strength of Godfrey Cordova, who earned himself another high point individual award with wins in the 200 and 400 meter dash, a third place mark in long jump and another state qualifying performance in winning javelin with a throw of 154-6. “We moved him to the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press 400 from the 100, so he’s Capitan’s Garrett Shultz, left, takes off after getting having to condition for the baton from teammate Tim Dickinson in the 4x100 relay, Saturday, during the Grizzly Relays at Carrizozo. that,” said coach Godfrey The Tigers won the race with a state-qualifying time of Cordova, Sr., of his son’s performance. “He’s got 45.57 seconds. such long strides, he does qualifying mark of 6-feet, one inch and much better in the 400, and taking second in the long jump with a leap he should be in by time before we get to of 19-2. district.” Tim Dickinson qualified with a mark On the girls side, no one was able to of 40-5 in the triple jump, while Dreamer match the performances of Melrose or Whipple placed fourth in shot put. Magdalena, who scorched the field. But “We’ve got only 11 men Corona, Capitan, Carrizozo and Hondo all on the team right now, and turned in some impressive performances, in that shows how competitive spite of having so few numbers. they are,” Justiss said. “With Taylor Huey was her usual competitive those relays and a few field self, winning the 100- and 200-meter races events, we could be lookwith state qualifying times, leaping 5-footing at a state championship. 2 to qualify and win the high jump, and That’s how fast our relays finishing fourth in discus. Corona even had are.” a relay team in the 4x200, finishing fourth The only thing keeping overall. Whipple from a higher spot “Melrose pushed us last year, so that’s in that event was the terrific a good thing,” said Corona coach Nickey throwing trio of Zachary Huey of the Lady Buffaloes and their high Zamora, Andres Verdugo level of talent. “These girls are getting to and Dalton Vega, all of Car- compete and learning to give it all for the rizozo. They finished 1-2-3 team.” in the shot and discus, with Carrizozo once more got good perforTodd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Zamora heaving the discus mances from Analicia and Andrea Beltron in Carrizozo’s Andrea Beltran lets the discus fly during 118-2¾ to qualify for state. the shot put and discus, although the two still Saturday’s Grizzly Relays at Carrizozo. Beltran was secThe Grizzlies also ond in the event to sister Analicia, who fell just short turned in some good times see GRIZZLY RELAYS pg. 15 of qualifying for state. By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Capitan boys track coach Colin Justiss thinks his team could earn a Class 2A State title this year. If the Tigers’ performance at the Grizzly Relays Saturday is any indication, he may be right. Capitan scored 82 points, easily outdistancing a field that included 2A competitors New Mexico Military Institute, Magdalena and District 5 foe Cloudcroft. They did it on the strength of their relay teams, and could have done even better but for a handoff issue in the 4x400. The 4x400 is the only relay Capitan hasn’t qualified for state, and it was the only relay the Tigers were unable to place in Saturday. “We’ve been working on that race a lot, and we just have to get our handoffs figured out,” said team member Tyler Neill. The Tigers were able to re-qualify in the 4x100, 4x200 and medley relays. The Medley was the only one of those that Capitan didn’t win, finishing just a tenth of a second behind NMMI. While the relay teams may be the anchor, there were other events in which Capitan shone that could put the Tigers over the top at state. Tory Padilla was the big man in field events, winning the high jump with a state
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Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona, Mescalero Sports Editor in Rose Relays at Tularosa, 3 p.m. todd@ruidosofreepress.com Tennis Ruidoso at NMMI, 3 p.m.
April 6 Baseball Elida at Capitan (2), 1 p.m. Softball Capitan at Loving (2), 2 p.m.
April 7 Baseball Sandia Prep at Ruidoso (2), noon
April 9 Baseball Texico at Capitan, 3 p.m. Golf Ruidoso in Leroy Gooch Invite, 8 a.m.
Daniel Marshall Ruidoso Warrior tennis Marshall proved he was no pushover in his match against Alamogordo No. 1 player Matty Geary March 27, turning in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory that proved to be the only match the Warriors got over the Tigers in the schools’ dual. Marshall came through with a line drive for the match point after fending off a wicked serve from Geary.
All Ruidoso track coach Colt Harrelson wanted was for Devon Carr to run a good time in the 100-yard dash. What he got was another state qualifying mark for one of his athletes. Carr ran the 100 in 10.96 seconds. Not only was it good enough to get him to state, it was also the second-fastest time at Saturday’s Ron Singleton Invitational at Carlsbad. The only one faster than Carr was Carlsbad’s Eric Galindo at 10.41 seconds. The two didn’t even run in the same heat. Otherwise, Harrelson said Carr’s time might have been even faster. “They put our kids in slower heats, because I didn’t have a current time on them,” Harrelson said. “But Kalama Davis was right behind him (Carr) in the heather to be better.” Davis finished with a time of 11.3 seconds, just off by a tenth of a second to qualify for state. Two more Warriors to qualify were Bryce Pompos, who leapt 20 feet, 4¾ inches in the long jump, and Parker Johnson, who ran the 400-meter run in 51.85 seconds. The boys 4x100 meter relay also snuck in with a time of 45.11 seconds. 45.2 was the qualifying mark. “We had a rough handoff on our anchor
in that one,” Harrelson said. “Without that, and a questionable handoff at the end, we’d have been a lot faster. “We were also in the really fast heat, after I had requested to get in there,” he added. “I figured they’d be fast enough, even with the handoff problems. I’ll tinker with it some more, because I know they can go faster.” As a team, Ruidoso was behind Hobbs, Carlsbad, Artesia and Goddard, all 4 and 5A schools. In fact, the Rockets were only 1.5 points ahead of Ruidoso in third place. On the girls side, there aren’t many Lady Warriors competing this year, so Harrelson is trying to get them qualified in as many different events as possible. Ryann Flack – who had already qualified in the 300-meter hurdles, turned in her fastest time yet of 50.19 seconds. She also competed in the long jump for the first time this year, leaping 16-¾ to qualify for state. TyLynn Smith leapt 4-10 in the high jump – good enough to qualify, but she had qualified already. In fact, 4-10 matched her highest jump this year. “It was an overall good effort,” Harrelson said. “They did very well in the heat of the flatlands there, something they’re not used to have to deal with. It was good to see the kids respond like they did.” The Warriors will likely see a number of schools closer to their size at the Ross Black Relays in Lovington April 5.
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Ruidoso runners Devon Carr, far left, and Kalama Davis, far right, race from the blocks in the 100-meter dash during the Ron Singleton Invitational at Carlsbad, Saturday. Carr was second in two heats and qualified for state with a time of 10.96 seconds.
Thinking out loud
On the east edge of Ruidoso Downs, just inside the city limits, sits an undeveloped piece of land owned by the Ruidoso School District. The land, directly accessible from Highway 70, was On meant the for a new school’s construction many years ago. But when those plans fell Todd Fuqua by the wayside, the district decided to put the land up for sale. It’s 20 acres, with water rights. You know what would be a terrific use for that land? A baseball field. It would be pretty neat to have a full-sized field – with lights – that could attract the Pecos League back to Lincoln County. The 2012 season is about to get underway, and the Ruidoso Osos won’t be a part of it, a year after they almost won the inaugural championship series. There’s a number of reasons why that is, and the relative inaccessibility of White Mountain Sports Complex – which served as the Osos’ home field last summer – not to mention its lack of lights, played a big part in Ruidoso’s current absence from professional baseball. So why not a ball park in Ruidoso Downs? The land is available, it’s in a great location, and it would be
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Capitan girls shut down competitions’ bats By Todd Fuqua and Paul Lessard For the Ruidoso Free Press Capitan’s softball team kept rolling last week, showing why they’re picked by many to challenge for a 1A/2A state title with a pair of victories over Estancia and Dexter. The Lady Tigers opened the week with a 7-1 victory at home over Estancia March 29, then hit the road for a 9-0 win at Dexter Friday. In both games, the Lady Tigers (6-2) rode the strong arm of pitcher Sidni Hughes, as well as some solid defense behind her. Defense was certainly the key to their win over the Lady Bears. Hughes allowed only five hits in the game and nine baserunners total. Estancia’s only run came in the final inning on a triple by Courtney Valdez and a ground out RBI by Bobbi Otero. Hughes also struck out nine batters, and three of the Lady Bear runners were erased by the arm of catcher Kymbra Espinosa. “That pretty much says no one should run on us,” Espinosa said. “That’s what we’ve been working on in practice.” Espinosa threw out two baserunners attempting to steal second – Alyssa Lujan and Kail Larson – and picked off Lujan again when she got too far off the bag at second. That was a true team play, as neither second baseman Jamie Fields nor shortstop Maribel Villegas were near the bag, enticing Lujan to stray. Centerfielder Teyna Montoya crept in to take the throw and record the out. While Estancia (2-4) found it hard to get its of-
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Capitan’s Teyna Montoya, left, avoids the tag of Estancia first baseman Courtney Valdez during the first inning of Capitan’s win, March 29, at Capitan. Montoya was safe on the play for an infield hit. fense going against the Hughes-Espinosa battery, the Lady Tigers keeping the pressure on the Lady Bear defense with a steady number of hits. It’s not like Capitan buried their opponents with base hits – they had only two more in the game with seven total – but only two starters had no hits at all, and the Lady Bears didn’t help their cause with 10 errors in the game. The most damage came in the bottom of the first, when the Lady Tigers pushed across four runs on two hits and four Estancia miscues. Maribel Villegas had the biggest blow with a two-RBI single. The four runs were all Capitan needed, but they kept tacking on a run here and there for insurance the rest of the way.
For a while in that final inning, it looked as though the Lady Tigers were going to need that insurance. After Valdez scored on the Otero groundout, Vanessa Astorga and Adrianna Graham each reached base with consecutive singles. However, Veronica Lujan struck out to end the game. “I feel more confidence this year, and we have Tera (Herrera) as a backup pitcher this year, so I know she has my back,” Hughes said. “In that last inning, I think they were just getting good hits, so we did good overall.” At Dexter, Hughes ended up with a one-hitter and the Tigers broke away from a slim 1-0 lead in the fifth inning to pick up the road victory. “We really struggled with the bats and it was a growing experience for us,” stated a happy Capitan coach Rodney Griego. “We had some younger girls step in and really motivate our older girls. We had a couple of 8th graders that we put in and they stepped up and hit the ball. Pitching was solid but it was our hitting that was lacking.” The Lady Tigers (6-2) got the only run they would need in the opening frame when Espinosa singled in Jamie Fields, who had reached after getting plunked. Hughes got the other hit of the inning, but was stranded after Taylor Miles made a good toss to Stephanie Miles to end the threat. Hughes went the distance in the one-hitter, striking out 12 Lady Demons. “She’s throwing really strong right now,” Griego said of his starting hurler. “She’s getting ahead (of the batters) so we can move it around and do different things. At this point in the year, she’s just throwing real strong for us.”
Tiger nine looking good with wins over Dora, Magdalena By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – The Capitan Tiger baseball team may have been reeling after their appearance at the NMMI Sertoma Classic, but they picked things up last week, beating Dora 13-0 in their District 4-1A opener March 26, then sweeping Magdalena Saturday by the scores of 7-0 and 12-2. “We’re about to start rolling, everybody’s hitting Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press now,” said Capitan secCapitan catcher Jacob Wilcox makes contact ond baseman Tyler Neill. during his team’s doubleheader sweep of Magda“We’re becoming a team.” lena, Saturday, at Capitan.
Ruidoso golf teams earn state legs
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It’s amazing how much difference having a full team can make in the sport of high school golf. Both the Ruidoso boys and girls were at full strength for Friday’s Great 8 Invitational at The Links at Sierra Blanca, and it showed, as both teams earned their first state qualifying leg with a pair of fourth-place team finishes. Fourth place may have put them in the middle of the pack, but in the case of the boys, the Warriors outdistanced both Lovington and New Mexico Military Institute, the only other Class 3A/1A schools present. Only Hobbs, Clovis and Carlsbad – all 5A schools – finished ahead Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press of Ruidoso, while the WarRuidoso No. 1 golfer Tony Nanz tees off, Friday, riors were also better than during the Great 8 Invitational at The Links at Goddard and Roswell. Sierra Blanca. “It was really nice to see them against NMMI good enough for fifth place in a tie with and Lovington and still do well,” said Lovington’s Tracy Ivie, while Lady Ruidoso boys coach Eric Eggleston. Warriors Taylor Fjelland was just two “Having two seniors back really made a strokes back at 91 in seventh. difference.” Besides the return of some expeThe two seniors were Sam Freed rienced players, Eggleston said the and Tony Nanz, and the pair helped their Warriors benefitted from a number of team to a score of 331 on the day. Nanz things – not the least of which was the was the best Warrior individual, shoottournament being played on Ruidoso’s ing a 77 score to finish fourth overall. home course. Teammate Brandon Lewis was tied for They’ll be at home again April 9-10 fifth at 79. for the Leroy Gooch Invite, a much On the girls side, the Lady Warriors larger tournament featuring many more shot 372 as a team, also good enough smaller schools. Before that, they’ll be for a qualifying leg and good enough for in Roswell for the Spring River Invitafourth. tional April 3. The biggest difference is Lovington “I’m excited to see more 3A schools finished well ahead of them, shooting at these tournaments,” Eggleston said. 356 and taking the team title. “Hopefully we can keep this rolling Allie Thompson shot 89 and was right into state.”
The Tigers (3-4, 1-0 district) committed only one error against Dora, while Tracker Bowen pitched all five innings for the victory. “We finally played a game,” said Capitan coach James Weems. “We hit the ball a little better and were more aggressive at the plate.” The aggressiveness was evident Saturday, as the Tigers rapped out 16 hits in their two games against Magdalena. Bowen was the big hitter in both games, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, four runs batted in and two runs scored. Jacob Wilcox was also 4-for-6 with three runs scored.
Really, everybody had a good day, and they’re all looking more confident, which suits Weems just fine. “There’s been a total change in the team in the last week,” Weems said. “It was nerves before, but now the whole team has settled down, and you can see it in the way they play.” The Tigers faced district foe Gateway Christian Monday, a rematch of a 7-1 loss the Tigers suffered in the second round of the NMMI tournament. “That was a gift we gave them, and we’ve moved on,” Weems said. “I expect much better play from these kids from now on, and they expect it, too.”
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Ruidoso on the ropes after district twin bill By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was a rough week for the Ruidoso baseball team, as the Warriors dropped a 10-6 decision to Dexter March 27, then lost their first two District 4-3A games of the season in Lovington Saturday, falling to Portales 14-4 and Lovington 11-7. “Errors were the story,” said Ruidoso coach Gilbert Alvarado, whose team committed 11 miscues in both games. “You can’t beat many people with that many errors.” The Lovington loss was particularly frustrating, as the Warriors (2-7, 0-2 district) had a 6-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. Starter Denver Coronado was cruising to that point, but had to leave the game after giving up a game-tying single to Cesar Trevizo in the fifth. David Kacena came in and allowed a single to score Trevizo with the go-ahead run. He was replaced by Ryan Yaksich, who got the Wildcats to hit into a double play to finally
needed, but always seeming to run themselves out of an even bigger inning. “We got thrown out a few times on the bases, and one of them was my fault,” Alvarado said. “Two of them, the kids got bad jumps, and they have to understand if they get bad jumps, they can’t go.” After Ruidoso had made it 5-1 going into the top of the third, the Demons began their slow comeback, scoring a pair on a sacrifice fly to right field by Francisco Duran and a home run over the left field fence by Justin Salas. “I’m really proud of the Brad Cox/Hobbs News-Sun way the kids fought back,” said Ruidoso starter Denver Coronado delivers to the plate durDexter coach Arturo Duran. ing his team’s game at Lovington Saturday. “We made a few errors and control, the kids get in a bit of end the inning. gave them a big lead, but we a hurry.” Ruidoso got one run back didn’t give up and I’m very Things weren’t much betin the top of the sixth, but it proud of the boys.” wasn’t enough to overcome the ter against Dexter, although Lorenzo Coronado led off it looked pretty good to begin mistakes. the Dexter sixth inning with a with. “It almost looked like an triple, later coming in to score After spotting Dexter a old-fashioned snowball fight, when Warrior catcher Cade 1-0 lead early, the Warriors the way the ball was flying Patterson threw the ball into the around,” Alvarado said. “Some responded with all six of their outfield trying to stop Edgar runs in the next three innings, of it was anxiousness. When Muñoz from stealing second. getting some solid hits when things start to spiral out of Muñoz later scored on a
single by Kevin Paez to bring his team two within a run. The Demon seventh inning was just as much about Ruidoso errors as it was about Demon hitting. Dexter had three hits in the inning – including a leadoff triple by Carlos Bejarano and a two-RBI double by Fabian Moreno – but Ruidoso also committed three errors in the frame. “I thought we pitched well enough to win, but it was our defense that killed us,” Alvarado said. “Errors definitely hurt us. It’s a matter of us giving free runs away. There were five runs that should never have reached the base.” The Warriors have a full week of practice before hosting Sandia Prep in a doubleheader this Saturday. “The kids weren’t ready to give up, and they weren’t doing any finger pointing trying to find out what went wrong in Lovington,” Alvarado said. “They were all looking forward to working at it and getting better, and that makes my job a whole lot easier.”
Marshall gets big win against Alamogordo By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The struggles continued for the Ruidoso tennis team March 27 against Alamogordo, but there was a bright spot. Daniel Marshall shone in his No. 1 singles match against Tiger Matty Geary, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. “That was the highlight, and was a big win against a kid from a 5A school,” said Alamogordo coach DenTodd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press nis Johnston. Ruidoso’s Matthew Davis strikes the ball during the No. “Daniel played 1 boys doubles match against Alamogordo, March 27, at as well as he’s Schoolhouse Park. ever played
before, and pulled out some wonderful shots near the end of it.” One of those wonderful shots was a return by Marshall of a Geary serve that looked like it was going to be an ace. Marshall was able to get a racket on it and send a drive down the line for the match point. “The other kid didn’t lose the match, Daniel won it,” Johnston said. “This is one individual who’s decided he wants to play good tennis and has put in the work it takes to win. It’s starting to pay off.”
ON THE DDOT from pg. 13 like starting with a clean slate. Also, the Ruidoso Osos brand – according to Pecos League Commissioner Andrew Dunn – is one hot property. It would also give young families something to do when they come to town. The relative lack of family-friendly activities in this town is something I’ve written about before, and it’s still a depressing reality.
So why not? If we build it, they would come. The park – of course – could also serve as Ruidoso High School’s home field, and the Warriors could finally host some night games. It could also be a financial boon in terms of the annual Memorial Day weekend USSSA tournament held in the area every year. A field with lights
means more games, which means more teams, which means more meals and hotel rooms. I’m not saying anything is being done about this, yet. There’s been no meetings or overtures. There’s no deal in the works. I’m just thinking out loud here. Having pro baseball back in Lincoln County would be a great thing, wouldn’t it?
GRIZZLY RELAYS from pg. 13 have yet to qualify for state in discus. Analicia came the closes with a throw of 91-11½, the longest discus throw on the day. Andrea threw 87-11¾ to finish second. Capitan scored 27.5 points as a team to finish seventh overall, this despite having only four girls out for track this season. Senior Dustee Rae Eldridge is the anchor, and she qualified with a winning time of 1:02.28 in the 400-meter dash, as well as qualifying with a height of 9-6 to take second in pole vault, a personal
best in that event. The meet was the first one of the year for Hondo. Only one Eagle qualified for state in any event – Jesus Martinez in the 3,200-meter run – but the sheer number of kids out for track gives coach Brad Holland confidence they’ll have more running in Albuquerque in May. “There’s 18 boys and nine girls, and that’s more than we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Holland said. “We competed as well as we good here, and used it as some good conditioning.”
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.
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 28 of 32 Name Won Lost Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 15 Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26½ 21½ Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24½ 23½ The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 26 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 28 Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 30 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Serious Not 2590, Spud & the Tater Tots 2479, The Who? 2415 Handicap game – Larry Larry’s 917, Ageless Wonders 841, Old Timers 837 Men’s handicap series – Larry Hindes 742, Tom Douglas 665, Hubert Lee 644 Men’s handicap game – Gene Nitz 252, Richard Gipson 243, Jim Clements 229 Women’s handicap series – Rose Bivens 709, Sylvia Allwein 681, Linda Mitchum 655 Women’s handicap game – Sandi Meek 252, Gloria Wheeler 245, Pat Townsend 227 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 10 of 12 Name Won Lost Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 10 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 14 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 14 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 17 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 19 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 21 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 25 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 40 Last week’s high scores Handicap Series – Four Feathers 2757, Choke and Stroke 2559, Living Energies 2490 Handicap Game – Go Getters 911, Mashed Taters 877, Homies 830 Men’s handicap series – Max Cimarron 799, Beau Gavaldon 664, David Blackmon 646 Men’s handicap game – Spud Mitchum 276, Joe Terrell 246, Etienne Turner 245 Women’s handicap series – Millie Cimarron 701, Elisabeth Comanche 699, Mary Blackmon 665 Women’s handicap game – Sam Shaw 261, Mary Gillett 241, Leslie Blackmon 239 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 27 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 6 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 8 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 9 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 10 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 11 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 11
Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 15 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 15 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 16 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 19 High scores Scratch series – Evan’s Team 2200, Western Auto 2120, Knight Riders 1634 Scratch game – Ruidoso Bowl 814, Ruidoso UHaul 682, Car Quest 541 Handicap series – Wild Cards 2549, Even Par 2460 Handicap game – Team 7 867, No Doubt 832 Men’s scratch series – Evan Reed 728, Keith Brower 638, Jim McGarvey 572 Men’s scratch game – Ronnie Wright 246, Weldon Ganaway 246, Zane Reed 210 Men’s handicap series – A.J. Seidel 656, Sid Thomas 605, Mike Baker 604 Men’s handicap game – Tom Douglas 246, Ken Brower 231, Dan Roller 220 Women’s scratch series – Sandi Meek 479, T.J. Romero 466, Sue Reed 412 Women’s scratch game – Pam Bernard 202, Crystal Ingle 167, Irene Pawlowski 138 Women’s handicap series – Nancy Seidel 691, Jean Fanning 643, Sharla Ganaway 598 Women’s handicap game – Melissa McMillan 241, Connie Reynolds 219 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 27 of 32 Name Won Lost Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 8 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 9 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 11 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 11 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 12 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 13 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 16 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 16 Season high scores Scratch series – Down’s Auto Repair 2982, GSV 2767 Scratch game – Western Auto 1052, Ruidoso Bowl 869 Handicap series – Buckner Electric 3184, Good Ole Boys 3085 Handicap game – Insidhers 1071, Ruidoso Septic 1051 Individual scratch series – Richard Guevara 679, Hans Dubay 648, Jim McGarvey 619 Individual scratch game – Billy Weddige 278, Keith Brower 247, Joe Shafer 247 Individual handicap series – Ronnie Wright 699, Bob Layher 685, Floyd Ganaway 647 Individual handicap game – Evan Reed 278, Ron Wright 250, David Hoffer 243
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Getting into the swim of things By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant
“One of the few things you can control in this world is your level of effort.” — John Leonard “So how do I look?” asked Betty at the Ruidoso Athletic Club pool, wanting me to analyze her stroke. I told her. Efficient swimming combines several fundamental skills, including proper body position and smooth breathing. If your head is too high in the water, your feet and legs sink. If your legs sink, you are, effectively, swimming “upstream.” Now, salmon do it, but they kill themselves in the process. Why waste your limited energy on swimming upstream when you can go faster, with less effort, by swimming downstream? Easier said than done.
People who have not had swim instruction swim with their heads up. This is exhausting and inefficient. The key to proper body position is to be in a perfect line, chin tucked, top of the head facing the upcoming wall, eyes down. Try this position by laying on the ground on your back, pushing your lower back into the ground, arms in streamline position above your head squeezing your arms behind your ears, one hand locked on top of the other with your thumb. Take this perfect streamline position and move it in the pool. Then practice pushing off the wall in this position, allowing your body to memorize how it feels. While swimming, your bum should be out of the water, feet kicking continuously, boiling water behind you like a motor. “Catch” the water with one hand by bending your wrist after your fingers enter the
Grizzly Relay Results at Carrizozo BOYS (*-State qualifying mark) 1. Capitan 82, 2. Magdalena 57, 3. Carrizozo 54, 4. NMMI 52, (tie) Cloudcroft 52, 6. Tularosa 38, 7. Mescalero 37, 8. Melrose 33, 9. Quemado 17, 10. Hondo 11, 11. Vaughn 8, 12. Lake Arthur 3, 13. Corona 3. 100 meter dash – 1. Lance Widner, Mel, 11.92; 2. Dylan Derrick, Clo, 11.95; 3. Barak Stephens, Mag, 12.04; 4. Jacoby Beard, Mel, 12.13; 5. Dillon McCourt, Clo, 12.24; 6. Jace hill, Car, 12.34. 200 meter dash – 1. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 24.54; 2. George Simms, Clo, 25.53; 3. Alex Mendes, Vau, 25.56; 4. Lance Widner, Mel, 25.69; 5. Justin Miller, Quem, 25.79; Vincenz Forkel, NMMI, 25.83. 400 meter dash – 1. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 55.53; 2. Fernando Rocha, Tul, 55.80; 3. Thomas Fields, Cap, 56.12; 4. Phillip Payan, Cap, 56.66; 5. Jace Vance, Que, 58.12; 6. Vincenz Forkel, NMMI, 58.33. 800 meter run – 1. Justin Trujillo, NMMI, 2:13.05; 2. Lukas Rimmele, Clo, 2:16.94; 3. Marchez Coriz, NMMI, 2:17.73; 4. Benjamin Turner, NMMI, 2:21.01; 5. Phillip Payan, Cap, 2:21.90; 6. Dylan Pareo, Mel, 2:22.23. 1600 meter run – 1. Daniel Hand, Mag, 5:03.23; 2. Justin Trujillo, NMMI, 5:05.84; 3. Brent Kernohan, Tul, 5:13.59; 4. Justin Franklin, 5:18.82; 5. Tell Lowrance, Cap, 5:20.63; 6. Aaron Kaydahzinne, Mes, 5:22.25. 3200 meter run – 1. Roy Madrid, NMMI, 10:57.39; 2. Marchez Coriz, NMMI, 10:57.71; 3. Justin Franklin, Mes, 11:22.06*; 4. Aaaron Kaydahzinne, Mes, 11:23.32*; 5. Jesus Martinez, Hon, 11:23.58*; 6. Brent Kernohan, Tul, 11:26.32. 110 meter hurdles – 1. John Woods, Mag, 15.78*; 2. Shin Moon, NMMI, 17.50; 3. Lance Widner, Mel, 18.52; 4. Kolt Henderson, Mag, 20.06; 5. Eliot Yuzos, Tul, 20.20; 6. Edwin Prudencio, Hon, 20.95. 300 meter hurdles – 1. John Woods, Mag, 42.19*; 2. Ethan Gifford, Tul, 45.69; 3. Lance Widner, Mel,
water and, with a slight bend in the arm and a high elbow, push that water behind as you rotate your core to the side of the arm pushing the water. Breathe as you rotate, lifting elbow out of the water first, while rotating your chin out of the water. Try to keep one goggle in the water as you quickly inhale and then immediately rotate your body so that your head is in the water while you blow bubbles. Imagine you are on a skewer, rotating, never losing that perfect line. Never hold your breath unless you like getting dizzy. Make your breathing continuous and smooth, not gasping for air. Practice “downstream” streamline swimming and you will find – after a week or so – that you will be able to swim longer with less effort. This week, concentrate on your swim. Warm up by focusing on streamline swimming
46.65; 4. Kolt Henderson, Mag, 59.18; 5. Stephan Beauchamp, Que, 50.19; 6. Xan Caird, Clo, 53.59. 4x100 meter relay – 1. Capitan 45.57*; 2. NMMI 47.27; 3. Madgalena 47.30; 4. Cloudcroft 48.26; 5. Lake Arthur 48.83; 6. Tularosa 49.29. 4x200 meter relay – 1. Capitan 1:35.23*; 2. Carrizozo 1:41.87; 3. Cloudcroft 1:42.75; 4. NMMI 1:44.21; 5. Melrose 1:44.70; 6. Hondo 1:46.98. 4x400 meter relay – 1. Cloudcroft 3:52.83; 2. Carrizozo 3:56.61; 3. Tularosa 3:57.15; 4. NMMI 3:59.29; 5. Melrose 3:59.83; 6. Hondo 4:07.64. Medley relay – 1. NMMI 3:50.76*; 2. Capitan 3:50.86*; 3. Magdalena 4:01.65; 4. Vaughn 4:18.51; 5. Hondo 4:23.68; 6. Lake Arthur 4:25.85. High jump – 1. Tory Padilla, Cap, 6-1*, 2. Stephan Beauchamp, Que, 5-6; 3. Andrew Padilla, Hon, 5-4; 4. Phillip Payan, Cap, 5-2. Pole vault – 1. Colton Draper, Mel, 10-0; 2. Dylan Derrick, Clo, 8-6; 3. Dillon McCourt, Clo, 8-0; (tie), Darryn Lackey, Que, 8-0. Long jump – 1. John Woods Mag, 19-7; 2. Tory Padilla, Cap, 19-2; 3. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 18-11; 4. Dylan Derrick, Clo, 17-11; 5. Barak Stephens, Mag, 17-9; 6. Dillon Cochise, Mes, 17-½. Triple jump – 1. Tim Dickinson, Cap, 40-5*; 2. Barak Stephens, Mag, 38-¼; 3. Brent Kernohan, Tul, 36-8¾; 4. Stephan Beauchamp, Que, 36-2½; 5. Jace Hill, Car, 35-1; 6. Mitchell Manford, Clo, 34-4½. Shot put – 1. Zachary Zamora, Car, 41-3; 2. Andres Verdugo, Car, 40-11; 3. Dalton Vega, Car, 38-9, 4. Dreamer Whipple, Cap, 38-4; 5. John Mendez, Tul, 38-1; 6. Don Myers, Car, 37-11½. Discus – 1. Zachary Zamora, Car, 118-2¾*, 2. Andres Verdugo, Car, 112-11; 3. Dalton Vega, Car, 109-9; 4. Lane Carter, Cor, 109-7; 5. John Mendez, Tul, 109; 6. Talon Valdez, Tul 107-½. Javelin – 1. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 154-6*; 2. Fernando Rocha, Tul, 142-¼, 3. Garrett Schultz, Cap, 129-1¾; 4. Strait Sedillo, Cap, 128-1½; 5. Don Myers, Car, 127-11¾; 6. Ben Richardson, Clo, 127-2½. GIRLS 1. Melrose 104, 2. Magdalena 93.5, 3. Tularosa
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with long, smooth strokes. Next, play with speed. Do about 10 x 25’s (that is 10 25yard legs … one pool length is 25 yards) while alternating fast on the odd-legs (lengths of the pool) and slow and smooth on the even-legs (lengths of the pool). Add some heads-up swimming by doing 10 x 25’s, alternating heads-up swimming on the odds with slow and smooth on the evens. Which are harder? If you find it hard to keep your head down, find an old bicycle tube, make a pretzel with it around your ankles and then try to swim. You won’t get very far if you lift that head! Don’t forget to keep biking and running. Next week, we will talk about running form and hill running, as rumor has it there are some hills on the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon course. To register for the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon on June 9, go
46.5, 4. Cloudcroft 37, 5. NMMI 31, 6. Corona 28.5, 7. Capitan 27.5, 8. Carrizozo 25, 9. Hondo 16, 10. Quemado 9, 11. Mescalero 8, 12. Vaughn 3, 13. Alamo Navajo 2, 14. Lake Arthur 2. 100 meter dash – 1. Taylor Huey, Cor, 12.87*; 2. Cara Barnard, Mel, 13.23; 3. Morgan Gardner, Tul, 13.53; 4. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 13.73; 5. Cassidy Doherty, Melrose, 13.83; 6. Aubri Zamora, Mag, 13.86; (tie) Shania Gilliland, Tul, 13.86. 200 meter dash – 1. Taylor Huey, Cor, 27.04*; 2. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 27.69; 3. Cara Barnard, Mel, 28.41; 4. Kadie Kiehne, Mag, 29.22; 5. Shania Gilliland, Tul, 29.56; 6. Abby Bullock, Mag, 29.63. 400 meter dash – 1. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 1:02.28*; 2. Emily Ferranti, Que, 1:06.18, 3. Cassidy Doherty, Mel, 1:10.98; 4. Shayna Gallacher, Car, 1:13.51; 5. Amberli Garcia, Mel, 1:15.63; 6. Lindsay Black, Tul, 1:16.64. 800 meter run – 1. Kelsey Proctor, Clo, 2:36.99; 2. Lauren Gomez, Hon, 2:45.80; 3. Danielle Gordon, Mag, 2:48.80; 4. Cailey Payne, Mel, 2:54.43; 5. Taylor Bostwick, Mel, 3:00.78; 6. Tiyana Ganadonegro, AN, 3:04.15. 1600 meter run – 1. Harmony Johnson, Clo, 5:59.58; 2. Amira Hindi, NMMI, 6:41.49; 3. Lauren Gomez, Hon, 6:36.87; 4. Lanique Apachito, Mag, 7:02.32; 5. Cailey Payne, Mel, 7:12.07; 6. Tiyana Ganadonegro, AN, 7:14.72. 3200 meter run – 1. Amira Hindi, NMMI, 14:10.40; 2. Lanique Apachito, Mag, 15:16.95; 3. Aspen Cervantes, Tul, 15:27.31; 4. Dana Farr, Que, 17:11.96. 100 meter hurdles – 1. Tristen Dunlap, Mag, 18.97; 2. Jaydin Stephens, Mag, 28.99; 3. Harley Bonnell, NMMI, 19.03; 4. Reonnah Coates, NMMI, 19.14; 5. Ashley Tafoya, Mag, 19.93; 6. Addisen Dial, Mel, 19.95. 300 meter hurdles – 1. Reonnah Coates, NMMI, 55.24; 2. Kalyn Hazen, Cap, 55.55; 3. Tristen Dunlap, Mag, 56.39; 4. Harley Bonnell, NMMI, 56.95; 5. Ashley Tafoya, Mag, 59.08; Ashlee Ainsworth, Clo, 1:01.41.
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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.
4x100 meter relay – 1. Magdalena 53.77; 2. Tularosa 54.32; 3.Melrose 56.14; 4. Hondo 58.43; 5. Cloudcroft 1:00.62; 6. Vaughn 1:03.63. 4x200 meter relay – 1. Melrose 1:51.70*; 2. Tularosa 1:54.05*; 3. Magdalena 1:56.54; 4. Corona 2:00.40; 5. Cloudcroft 2:04.44; 6. Hondo 2:12.63. 4x400 meter relay – 1. Magdalena 4:29.38*; 2. Tularosa 4:38.39; 3. Cloudcroft 4:42.36; 4. Melrose 5:02.69; 5. Hondo 5:25.87. Medley relay – 1. Magdalena 5:00.14; 2. Mescalero 5:06.68; 3. Tularosa 5:30.55; 4. Melrose 5:33.86;5. Vaughn 5:48.36. High jump – 1. Taylor Huey, Cor, 5-2*; 2. Caley Barnard, Mel, 5-2*; 3. Cara Barnard, Mel, 5-2*; 4. Breann Baca, Mag, 5-0*; 5. Jaclyn Matai, Mag, 5-0*; 6. Addisen Dial, Mel, 4-10*. Pole vault – 1. Caley Barnard, Mel, 10-0*; 2. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 9-6*; 3. Kameron Armstrong, Mag, 8-0*; 4. Addisen Dial, Mel, 7-6*; 5. Abby Bullock, Mag, 7-0; 6. Allysanne Huey, Cor, 6-6; (tie) Kylie Daughtery, Mel, 6-6. Long jump – 1. Caley Barnard, Mel, 16-2*; 2. Cara Barnard, Mel, 15-2*; 3. Kadie Kiehne, Mag, 15-½, 4. Addisen Dial, Mel, 14-4; (tie) Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 14-4; 6. Amanda Sirman, Que, 14-2. Triple jump – 1. Caley Barnard, Mel, 33-11½*; 2. Kendra Jacobs, Mel, 31-3; 3. Harley Bonnell, NMMI, 31-1½; 4. Kylie Daughtery, Mel, 29-11¾; 5. Jorden Scott, Clo, 29-7; 6. Abby Bullock, Mag, 29-6¾. Shot put – 1. Kelsey Draper, Mel, 32-3*; 2. Analicia Beltran, Car, 31-4; 3. Victoria Ventura, Car, 31-0; 4. Jana Rice, Tul, 30-10½; 5. Holly Billy, Mag, 30-0; 6. Haley Campos, Tul, 27-10. Discus – 1. Analicia Beltran, Car, 91-11½, 2. Andrea Beltran, Car, 87-11¾; 3. Kelsey Draper, Mel, 85-3; 4. Taylor Huey, Cor, 84-2½; 5. Cloudcroft, 83-5; 6. Victoria Ventura, Car, 81-7. Javelin – 1. Breann Baca, Mag, 101-4; 2. Staci O’Conner, Clo, 97-7; 3. Cassidy Doherty, Mel, 961½; 4. Jorden Scott, Clo, 89-9; 5. Mayra Davila, LA, 88-0; 6. Valerie Mendez, Tul, 84-3.
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Entertainment
Spencer Theater to pay tribute to ‘Country Royalty’
Saturday, April 14. Together with Petty, the celebrated country swing singer Carolyn Martin co-stars with accompaniment by Petty’s stellar band on acoustic guitars, upright base, steel & electric guitar and fiddle. More than 20-plus chart-topping hits will fill the night, timeless tunes like “I’m So Lonesome I Could Die,” “Jambalaya (On The Bayou),” “Hey Good Lookin’,” “Move It On Over,” “I Saw The Light,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Strange,” “Back in Baby’s Arms,” “Leavin’ On Your Mind” and “Someday.” Petty stars in the first half and Martin, a Grammy nominated singer and an AWA “Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year” winner stars in the second half. Between songs, a biographical narrative written & delivered by Petty, explains the impact of these country icons. “It’ll give folks a nice taste of front-poch storytelling & front-porch singing.” Petty wrote the show following years of playing Hank Williams at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville April 14 • 7 p.m. and on Broadway, where he won the Obie Award and Drama Desk Circle Award. Naturally, the show delves into the thick of how Hank & Patsy lived their lives and how they died. However, their personal For sure, he was the first contemporary country artist to live hard and die young, leaving a lasting impression. tragedies are not the But I rather focus more on his legacy, his music and the focus. ironies and stories behind the songs and how they got “While the way recorded. The same holds true for Patsy Cline and her that Hank lived and amazing impact on the industry.” died is important, it is Excellent seats ($69 & $66) are available. Call the how he changed the The final Red Feather production of the 2011-12 year, The Wizard of Oz will be Box Office at 575-336-4800 or go to www.spencertheindustry and how he Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27. Dinner will be cooked and served by Can’t ater.com for tickets. A pre-show Short Ribs Buffet will affected people with Stop Smokin’ at the entrance of the Ruidoso School Performing Arts Center. Dinbe available for $20 at 5 p.m. his music that matters. ner starts at 5:30 with a 7 p.m. curtain call. Tickets are $10 which includes a dinner and the show opening with an Oz Musical Review directed by Ruidoso’s very own Barbara Westbrook. Make plans now for a great evening out with your friends from the Red Feather Theater Company. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is proud to an‘The Wizard of Oz’ • April 26 & 27 • 7 p.m. nounce the opening of its 2nd “Biennale Grande” art show and exhibit in the Museum’s Green Tree Gallery. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists will be on display from April 7 through July 15. The Biennale Grande is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirty-nine artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as finalists for the was open to all artists of any age, both show. These artists and their works amateur and professional, currently will benefit from regional recognition residing in New Mexico, Arizona and and exposure through New Mexico’s Texas. The show includes artwork in first Smithsonian Affiliate museum, various mediums, including paintings as well as the opportunity to sell their and sculptures. work(s) during the exhibition. The Hubbard Museum of the Over $2,000 in cash awards will be American West is owned and operated announced during the exhibit openby the City of Ruidoso Downs and is Photo courtesy of RHS senior Candace Christopher ing reception which will be held at the conveniently located at 26301 HighThe Red Feather Theater Company’s cast in “The Wizard of Oz” features Museum on Saturday, April 7 from 1 way 70 in Ruidoso Downs. The MuRHS freshman Shadow Gilmore as the scarecrow; RHS senior Jorge Mon3 p.m. Awards will be given to Best seum is open daily from 9 a.m. - 4:30 telongo playing the lion, RHS sophomore Tommy Salas as the Tin Man and of Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and four p.m. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or RHS senior Sarah Sue Jones plays the character of Dorothy. Honorable Mentions. The competition call 575-378-4142 for information.
Blending blues, folk, gospel and cowboy tunes into a short career, Hank Williams left an indelible mark on the American musical scene in both lyric and sound. Having lived a life that was as troubled and reckless as that depicted in his direct, emotional songs, he was a superstar by the age of 25 and dead at the age of 29. In those four short years, he established the rules for all the country performers who followed him and, in the process, much of popular music. Patsy Cline, also one of the greatest singers in the history of country music, helped blaze a trail for female singers, inspiring them to reach top billing. Her rich tones, emotional expression and bold contralto made her a sensation. She was a true gift to the country scene which, with the onset of Elvis and rock & roll, was fading. Patsy also has the most legendary aura of female country singers – perhaps due to her early death in a plane crash in 1963. Occurring just eight years after Williams’ death by heart failure, the tragedy cut Cline off at 30, just as she entered her prime with a score of wise and vulnerable songs. Her influence, like Williams, was huge and remains so. “Hank helped invent country music; Patsy helped save it,” relates Jason Petty, the award-winning star in “Country Royalty,” a lavish music tribute at 7 p.m.
Red Feather Theater Company presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’
‘Biennale Grande’ art show opens April 7
COPE to host casino night fundraiser for domestic violence She was a small woman, referred to COPE, after police had been dispatched to her home because her husband had been physically abusive to her. He had grabbed her by the arms, picked her up and threw her across the room hitting a dresser. Ruidoso Police Department Advocate Dawna Reyes helped her get a temporary protective order, and then Dawna referred her to COPE for legal advocacy and counseling. “I never noticed any signs that he would be abusive before, but once we moved here it rapidly changed,” the client said. The COPE attorney represented this woman at her domestic violence court hearing, helping her to get a permanent order of protection. The COPE advocate transported her to court and accompanied her throughout the court process. Later, she entered peer counseling services with COPE’s domestic violence specialist Luisa Rodriguez. The client has been coming to individual life skills counseling and learning about domestic violence. “He was abusing me for awhile. I just never saw it or recognized it... it’s amazing how I did not know.” The client has since found housing and a new job. “I am feeling like myself again, independent,” she tells Luisa. Ten years ago there was no agency providing domestic violence services in Lincoln County. “Our state coalition of nonprofit domestic violence agencies got a grant to provide services to domestic violence survivors, but we had to provide services in every county,” says Kay Gomolak, executive director of the Center of Protective Environment, Inc. (COPE). COPE offered services primarily in Otero County at that time, but oc-
casionally provided shelter to domestic violence survivors from Lincoln County at COPE’s shelter in Alamogordo. “We agreed to provide domestic violence services in Lincoln County then, and each year since 2002 we help approximately 200 or more people in Lincoln County who need counseling, advocacy or legal services,” says Gomolak. “We work with The Nest, but we are a separate agency serving clients who are not in shelter.” Luisa Rodriguez, COPE’s domestic violence specialist, provides peer counseling services to survivors of domestic violence. “I love being able to help domestic violence survivors learn about domestic violence and regain their self confidence,” she says. Luisa and the other four COPE staff provide counseling and advocacy for domestic violence survivors. They also provide the only state certified 52-week program for domestic violence offenders in Lincoln County. “It takes education, time, and a support network that holds people accountable to help domestic violence offenders change their abusive behaviors,” says Gomolak. All of these programs are at risk now due to state funding cuts of 30 percent in the past two years. COPE has convened an Advisory Council in Lincoln County to help support these vital services. The Advisory Council invites everyone to join them in celebrating Friday the 13th at COPE’s Casino Gala, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Swiss Chalet Inn Bar and Grill. Festivities will include games, prizes, food, entertainment, and silent and live auctions of some extraordinary items donated by local artists and merchants. Tickets
are $30 for an individual, $50 for two and can be purchased at COPE, 1204 Mechem, Suite 12. Proceeds from this benefit will support COPE’s services in Lincoln County. COPE would like to thank all who made donations and especially our primary sponsors: The Swiss Bar & Grill,
Geez Louise Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick
I just got started on that new diet – you’ve seen the ads – it’s called Geez Louise. The blond in the bikini says to the lifeguard, “Geez Louise, you look great!” He flexes his muscles, and goes: “Thanks, I get all my food in the mail.” It’s true, you do (cheeseburgers, pizza, lasagna, milkshakes and chocolate chip cookies etc.) and the food tastes great. The problem is that the mail only comes once a day. The rest of the time you feel like you’re starving to death. I got up to three
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miles a day just walking to the mailbox and back. I’d open the little door and look inside, “Oh, Geez Louise, nothing!” On day three, delusional from hunger, I pulled on the red flag hoping that I might win some jelly beans…but again, nothing. That night, I dreamt that the box was full of vanilla wafers that spilled out like a never ending jackpot. The next night I couldn’t take it anymore, so I called my mail lady. (You can imagine how hard it is to get a midnight snack when you are on a mail-order diet.) She answered, “It’s almost one in the morning, what do you want?” “I’m starving, Ruth. Can you bring me a bowl
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of cereal, or a chocolate chip cookie or something?” She goes: “OK, put a twenty in the box, and I’ll bring you a hot fudge brownie.” “Ok,” I said. “But will you also bring me a glass of milk?” She’s went, “Oh Geez Louise, Jay!”
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Easter
Easter Sunday is April 8, 2012
Easter week schedules for area churches
Calvary Chapel 127 Vision (Upper Canyon) | Ruidoso | 575-257-5915 “Beware of Christians” video Saturday, April 7: 6 p.m. Easter Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.
Christ Community Fellowship Hwy 380 West | Capitan | 575-354-2458 Seder meal: Maundy Thursday, April 4: by reservation only. Tickets $5 ea. Phone the church for reservations. Easter Sunrise service at Bonita Park 6:30 a.m. Breakfast to follow at Angus Church. Easter Service: 10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunrise Service: 7 a.m. Outdoor Breakfast: 8 a.m. Sunday Classes: 9:15 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion: 10:30 a.m.
Caanan Trail Baptist Church Hwy 48, Mile Marker 14 | Alto | 575-336-1979 Sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.
Community United Methodist Church Junction Rd, behind Wells Fargo Bank | Ruidoso | 575-257-4170 Sunrise service led by youth: Two Rivers Park, 6:30 a.m. Easter Resurrection Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. First Baptist Church 270 Country Club Dr. | Ruidoso | 575-257-2081 Easter Services: Refresh: A call to authentic Christianity, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Life Groups: 9:45 a.m. Continental breakfast between services. Church out of Church Meeting at Flying J on Hwy 48 | Alto | 575-258-1388 Easter Service: 10 a.m. with events following. Phone for more information. Foot of the Cross 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) | Ruidoso | 575-937-8677 Easter Service: 10:30 a.m. Gateway Church of Christ Sudderth | Ruidoso | 575-257-4381 Easter Resurrection Service: 10:30 a.m. J Bar J Country Church 40 Hwy 70 West | Ruidoso | 575-257-6899 Resurrection Easter Service: Baptism/Lord’s Supper: 10:30 a.m. One Church 139 El Paso | Ruidoso | 575-257-2324 Easter Service: 10 a.m. Easter baskets given to the first 50 children ages 10 and under. First Baptist Church 314 Tenth Ave. | Carrizozo | 575-648-2968 Sunrise Service: 6:30 a.m. at the football field, breakfast follows at the church. Easter Service: 11 a.m.
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First Baptist Church 361 E. Hwy 70 | Ruidoso Downs | 575-378-4611 Easter Services with Cantata: O What a Savior: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Breakfast: 9 a.m. Angus Church of the Nazarene Junction of Hwy 48 and 37 | Angus | 575-336-8032 Sunrise Service at Bonita Park: 6:30 a.m. Breakfast to follow at the church. Easter Service: 9:30 a.m. St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church 120 Junction Road | Ruidoso | 575-257-2330 Saturday evening vigil: 7:30 p.m., Easter Mass: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in new sanctuary. First Christian Church 1211 Hull Road | Ruidoso | 575-258-4250 Easter Service: 10:45 a.m. Easter egg hunt for the children following the service. First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive | Ruidoso | 575-257-2220 Sunrise Service and Breakfast (to be determined – those interested may phone for times). Easter Service: 11 a.m. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 1120 Hull Road | Ruidoso | 575-258-4191 April 5, Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. April 6, Good Friday, 6:30 p.m.
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$ Let the earth rejoice, Christ the Lord is risen! Wishing you a joyous Easter. Holy Week Schedule: Palm Sunday, April 1 Sunday School/Bible Class: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Service: 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 8 Sunrise Outdoor Service: 7:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Class: 9:15 a.m. Festival Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 1120 Hull Road • Ruidoso, NM • 575-258-4191 www.shlcruidoso.org Pastor: Rev. Thomas Schoech
Children 12 & under $1095
Easter Sunday, April 8 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call for Reservations (575)257-2733 ext. 102 301 Country Club Drive • Ruidoso • www.playcreemeadows.com
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en español Campamento de Sierra Blanca para volver a abrir www.ruidosofreepress.com
Por Sue Hutchinson
Las camas son necesarios para delincuentes menores de edad en Nuevo México. El Estado piensa que las camas del condado de Lincoln de adaptarse a la necesidad. Los representantes de CYFD llegó el pasado jueves para informar del Condado de Lincoln de la necesidad del Estado para volver a abrir el campamento de Sierra Blanca. CYFD diputado secretario del gabinete, Edna Reyes, Wilson presentó información que apuntaría a 1 de octubre como la fecha de apertura. Afirmando que “nuestros (actual) las instalaciones están reventando por las costuras,” de 24 camas se llenó con 14 - 16 años después de la apertura, con planes para aumentar ese número en caso de necesidad. Reyes-Wilson tenía folletos disponibles que proporcionan las estadísticas y los hechos sobre el modelo de Missouri, un plan de rehabilitación de delincuentes juveniles. Reyes-Wilson dijo que el estado usaría este modelo cuando el campamento de Sierra Blanca volvió a abrir. De acuerdo con ex empleados de CSB, el modelo de Missouri era el plan utilizado por los administradores previamente contratados CSB, Civigenics, cuyos tres años de mandato producido 14 fugas. Los ex empleados de CSB estuvieron presentes, junto con dos comisionados del condado, la policía, los habitantes de los ranchos de Sonterra y los trabajadores de Fort Stanton. Varios expresaron su oposición a la reapertura de CSB como centro de detención juvenil. Tres personas en la cámara de empacado pedido para Reyes-Wilson para comparar las tasas de reincidencia entre el modelo de Missouri, y Associated Marine Institute, la empresa contratada la gestión anterior a Civigenics. Reyes-Wilson no presentó una respuesta, sin embargo, las estadísticas proporcionadas por funcionarios de la corte del condado con respecto a la tenencia de la AMI como proveedores contratados figuran una tasa de reincidencia de siete por ciento, por debajo de los promedios nacionales y estatales. IAM fue
el proveedor de servicios para el centro de detención de menores de 9 años. El juez de distrito Karen Parsons discute el campamento de Sierra Blanca con la prensa libre. “Nunca he experimentado nada como las normas de la IAM. Se cambió por completo la manera en que (detenidos) los individuos fueron tratados.” Parsons estaba personalmente involucrado con el Campamento de Sierra Blanca. Un abogado de 18 años y medio antes de convertirse en juez en 1997, Parsons visitó las instalaciones de los jóvenes a recibir información personal, y se encontró CSB para estar entre los mejores del estado. Recordó que ninguna cerca que se necesitaba en el día de AMI, su seguridad fue eficaz respetuosa. Sólo cuatro walk-offs, o escapes en los nueve años de gestión de AMI habla bien de su éxito, según Parsons. “Justicia Juvenil del Condado de Lincoln Junta lidera ahora el estado de resultados positivos para los delincuentes menores de edad,” Dijo Parsons varios programas como el Círculo de las niñas, la Justicia Restaurativa, Tratamiento de Trauma y el Programa de Primera Ofensa han reducido significativamente los delitos de menores en el condado de Lincoln. “Hacemos un gran trabajo de cuidar de nuestra propia,” dijo Parsons. Algunos ciudadanos todavía quieren mantener los menores delincuentes de cualquier tipo fuera de sus subdivisiones. Cerca de residente Ron Wright sabe de primera mano sobre los temas de seguridad. Hace unos años, era su esposa, quien, sin saberlo, dio dos delincuentes juveniles un paseo a Hondo, cuando se presentaron en la casa de Wright. La señora Wright no tenía conocimiento de su fuga. Wright afirma que los jóvenes han sido detenidos en su porche hasta que llegaran las autoridades, habían sido informados de la fuga al principio del día. Contrato de gestión en la CSB era bajo la dirección de Civigenics en el momento de la fuga. La comunicación efectiva entre el CSB y residentes de la zona sigue siendo la preocupación de Wright.
No está solo. Los residentes de los ranchos de Sonterra expresaron preocupaciones similares. Uno de ellos sugirió una sirena de tornado se instalará para alertar a los residentes de la zona de los escapes. Otro Attender mencionó que hay muchos que utilizan senderos recreativos que rodean CSB. “¿Habrá alguien andar por los senderos en un caballo para notificar a los excursionistas del peligro?” Preguntó el Attender. “Con el E911 y los programas de la comunidad de código rojas en el lugar, los problemas de notificación han hecho un cambio significativo.” Comisionado del Condado de Tom Battin abordado las preocupaciones de comunicación. La participación pública era fuerte, mientras que la utilización de un Consejo Consultivo Comunitario que se encontraba en el lugar durante la gestión de AMI. “Una gran cantidad de interacción estaba en su lugar, y pasó gran implicación con los niños y la comunidad.” Bajo el cuidado de AMI, Battin recuerda a los estudiantes asistir a diversos programas públicos con el éxito. Reyes-Wilson dijo que el estado of-
rece 50 amplias oportunidades de empleo a tiempo, y una feria de empleo era inminente. Sin embargo, según el ex empleado del parque CSB Brady, que trabajó bajo la dirección de AMI, AMI está dispuesto y listo para volver al CSB para proporcionar el mismo cuidado que produjo una tasa de reincidencia menor que la media. Incluso con derechos de autor el nombre de campo de Sierra Blanca, con la esperanza de reanudar la gestión de un día. AMI también utilizar la fuerza del condado de Lincoln de trabajo. Hay algunos en la comunidad a quien le gustaría verlos regresar. Reyes da la bienvenida a los comentarios de Wilson. Para expresar sus inquietudes, o para fomentar el Estado a considerar IAM, por favor póngase en contacto con CYFD. Respuestas en línea se puede hacer accediendo a www.cyfd. org, haciendo clic en “contáctenos” en la esquina superior derecha de la página principal y siguiendo las instrucciones. Por correo, los comentarios se pueden hacer: CYFD, P.O. Cajón 5160, Santa Fe, NM 87502. Por teléfono: 505-827-7602.
Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets My name is Tico and I am quite a ham. I love to play with other dogs and I also fetch. My favorite thing to do is go on long walks with my other buddies here. I have a very shiny coat and the cutest face. I am now about 6 months old and very polite.
(Tico has been in the shelter longer than any other dog.) John Cena is our longest residing cat. He is a very laid back quiet cat who loves to just sit back and enjoy life. Loves being petted, brushed and sitting outside soaking up the sun.
To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841. Website: adoptnmpet.com
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 4-3 thru 4-9
TUESDAY APRIL 3 Benefits Counseling Event at Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit with Lucas Zeruche, State of NM Aging & Long Term Services, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn about benefits available for seniors. http://www. youseemore.com/ruidosopl/. Free Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 4 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. Movie: “Tinkerbelle and the Lost Treasure” (juice box and popcorn served). Children’s Dept. is located downstairs. The Sterilizers perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. THURSDAY APRIL 5 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: Finance Smarts, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road; behind Village Hall on Cree Meadows between Mechem and Hull, 4 - 5 p.m. As part of Money Smart Week at Ruidoso Public Library, Rutalee Jernigan Todd-Jernigan of Farm Bureau Financial Services is here to educate you about financial smarts. For more information, contact Jennifer Stubbs, 258-3704; 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 NM-OATH 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.
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 FRIDAY APRIL 6 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. 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. “New Mexico’s Struggle for Statehood” by Dr. Richard Melzer, Capitan Library, 106 Lincoln Ave., 7 - 8 p.m. Join us for Dr. Melzer’s talk about our state’s struggle for statehood and how it became the state we know today. Refreshments will be served after the lecture. Dr. Richard Melzer, P.H.D., has been a Professor of History, at the the UNM-Valencia Campus since 1979. He has published and lectured on a wide variety of topics in 20th Century New Mexico History. His publications have appeared in New Mexico Magazine, New Mexico His-
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
torical Review, Western Historical Quarterly, and others. He has also been UNM’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year. For more information, call: 575-354-3035. 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. Texas Mulehouse Ratz (Texas Country) 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 7 Trinity Site Tour - Only possible twice a year (First Saturday of April and October). Free admission, no reservations necessary. Caravan will depart from Tularosa HS on the west side of the athletic field at 8 a.m. Line-up will begin at 7:15, return arrival at 2 p.m. For more information, call 575-437-6120. Free. Book signing: Richard Melzer at Books, Etc., 2340 Sudderth, Midtown, 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek Camping area, Ceder Creek Road, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Everything starts at 10:30 am, so get there early! Fire engine rides and Smokey will be there too! Sponsored by the Smokey Bear Ranger Station, and Ruidoso Parks and Recreation. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation: 575-257-5030 or Dusty at the Smokey Bear Ranger
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.
Station: 575-257-4095. Easter at the Park: Smokey Historical Park, Capitan, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For kids 12 years old and younger. The park will be divided into age groups and there will be a prize for every participate after the hunt. Bring your own basket and don’t be late! The event starts promptly and the hunt goes quickly. Event Sponsored by Capitan Volunteer Fire Department Smokey Bear’s Hometown Association & Smokey Bear Historical Park. For more information, call 575-354-2748; www. sbhacapitan.org. Free. 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 NM-OATH 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. Free Movie “Vitus,” Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Swiss entry in the 2006 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film. It is a terrific family friendly film about a young prodigy (Vitus) who wants to grow up normal, but his parents want him to use his incredible gifts and not waste them. For more information, call Sacred Grounds: 575-257-2273. 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. Texas Mulehouse Ratz (Texas Country) 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 8 Outdoor Easter Sunrise Servic-
es, provided by Community United Methodist Church, 2 Rivers Park (behind Ruidoso Visitors Center, 720 Sudderth), 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 257-4170. Easter Buffet, Cree Meadows Country Club, 301 Country Club Drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spiral ham, parmesan chicken breast, green chile scalloped potatoes, garlic roasted asparagus, deviled eggs, glazed carrots, broccoli salad medley, tossed salad, assorted dinner rolls, key lime pie, carrot cake, for $16.95, Children 12 and under $10.95. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. MONDAY APRIL 9 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.
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Earning trust with Native American ministry By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Living on the Mescalero Reservation for 28 years come July gives Bob and Linda Schut (pronounced Skut, if you’re a die-hard German) clout with those they serve. And well it should. The Schuts have reared six children, watched two generations of church members grow, and have outlasted several Mescalero presidents. Bob met Linda while they were both in high school in Wisconsin. They married just before Linda’s senior year of college, and Bob’s junior year. She taught school while Bob finished college. Interestingly, while still in high school, a guidance counselor told Bob he wasn’t college material. “Nobody tells Bob he can’t do something,” declared a determined Bob. Attending school in New Brunswick, N.J. and later in Macy, Neb., they worked with the Omaha Indians for 26 months. The culture fascinated them. Later attending Western Seminary in Holland, Mich., Schut graduated with a master’s degree in 1976. Through a series of “closed doors,” the Schuts realized they needed to stay put and work in youth ministry and with those who lived on the streets. But their hearts were stretched toward Native
American ministry. With a few stops in between, the Schuts finally arrived in Mescalero in 1984. They’ve stayed through many changes and through at least two generations of families who call Mescalero Reformed Church home. Adopting Indian children while on their journey, Bob and Linda have invested their family, their lives and their love in the Mescalero people. Because they’ve experienced family members in prison, the Schuts have earned a perspective in ministry to those who face similar family issues. Schut says, “You don’t go to an Indian ministry to minister, you go to live.” When the Schuts moved to Mescalero, they were interested in getting to know their parishioners as people and neighbors. Thousands live on the reservation and the Reformed Church, started Jan. 4, 1909 has woven its way into hundreds of homes throughout the years. The first organized church on the reservation, the Reformed Church has been a community anchor. “Ten percent of the Mescalero people are in church on any given Sunday.” Schut says the area churches work well together, but he’d like to see that number change for the better. Apache prayers and hymns are a
Thought for the week... Charles Clary
People are fickle! When Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the crowds hailed him and sang his praises. We call it Palm Sunday. As he rode in on a donkey, the people laid down their cloaks and palm branches. The called him the Son of David. He fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah, that the King would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Then, just a few days later, the crowds had been stirred up by the priests and elders of the Jews to crucify him. Pilate was afraid that a riot would break out, so he gave the people of Jerusalem a choice. He would let the people decide. Would Barrabas, a murderer, be set free or Jesus? The same crowd that praised Jesus at his entry into Jerusalem a few days earlier, now cried out for his crucifixion. Pilate’s wife warned him not to have anything to do with this innocent man. But, as politicians do, he gave into the crowd, rather than doing what was right. So, a kangaroo court of Jewish religionists, and a cowardly political appointee from Rome and a crowd led wrong by their emotions decided that Jesus would die. Are you fickle? To receive Jesus when it is convenient and then shut him out?
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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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Weekday Bible study groups available There are two Bible study groups at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church that meet during the week. The men’s ministry group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at El Paraiso Restaurant, 721 Mechem Drive (in the Sierra Mall). Hearts in Service women’s Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the church in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.
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your financial goals. The workshop will be offered at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso, on Sat., April 14 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. It will be presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans representative, Joann Cox, FIC. A complimentary lunch will be served afterward. The registration deadline is April 12. To register, call the church office at Shepherd of the Hills at 575-258-4191, or email to shlc@windstream.net. For more information about the workshop, contact Joann Cox with Thrivent Financial at 575-649-2055. CHURCH SERVICES
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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
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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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www.motel6.com 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
Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidosoonline.com Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 3787264. Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Affiliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413
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regular part of the service at the Mescalero Reformed Church. Indian culture is not only woven into the services but encouraged through their blogspot www. mescaleroreformed.blogspot.com. Specialized groups meet regularly, children’s ministries abound and community service is encouraged. Their children’s Bible School in the summer is believed to be one of the largest conducted in the area. In 2009, the average daily attendance was 135. A church group from Sioux Center, Iowa regularly travels, coming to assist Schut with the responsibilities of the week. “Something special takes place as people from different states, different racial backgrounds, and different cultures come and share a oneness of faith.” Schut anticipates the coming July, ’12 event will be bigger than ever. Mescalero Reformed Church wel-
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Ruidoso water and sewer rates to be studied By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Water usage across Ruidoso varies from business to business, from home to home. Full time residents are likely to use more than those who are not. Village Manager Debi Lee, during last Tuesday’s council meeting, asked councilors to approve hiring Wilson and Company to study the issue. “My concern is that we don’t penalize families and children.” Lee wants to address usage issues across the board, including hotels, businesses, and homes, while keeping water/sewer rates as manageable to families as possible. She states Wilson and Co. are “experts in rate analysis” and will provide suggestions for the council to consider. Wilson, in part a consulting firm, is to conduct a history review on existing water ordinances, collect data to analyze, and provide a review to the council with proposed options to encourage conservation. The agreement between the village and Wilson states they’ll be paid based on time and materials “in the sum total not to exceed $40,625.00 plus NM Gross Receipts Tax for all services rendered.” Lee knows rate analysis is difficult. “Rates are complicated and take a lot of time and money.” Lee states the village is aware of the need to provide incen-
tives for water conservation while considering penalizing those who waste. With water issues and drought conditions always top concerns, Lee and Randall Camp, Utilities Director feel hiring the consulting firm is the best way to present options to the council. Councilor Gloria Sayer wants the council to have more input on rate issues for water/ sewer. She’s also concerned that any rate change lines up to reflect current drought conditions. “It’s Wilson’s job to provide options,” replied Lee who stated that after Wilson’s findings are delivered, there would be two or three council workshops to discuss choices. Encouragement to conserve water is a village priority. Many sources with suggestions abound which give residents an opportunity to evaluate water consumption and make positive changes. The Utilities Department offers materials which give lists of conservation methods. Still, there are those who use far more water than others. Lee wants all parts of the village to
be evaluated by Wilson and Co. in an effort to encourage water conservation and penalize those who choose to use more than necessary. “Is it advisable to tie a time limit on Wilson for their service?” Councilor Jim Stoddard asked Lee about the time frame listed in the agreement, which states Wilson and Co. needed to be finished by June 30. The agreement also states the village has discretionary powers to amend the time frame if necessary, which Lee thinks may take place. “I don’t think it’s in our best interest to limit time. We want the right rate structure even if it takes longer than the specific time frame.” Lee is ready to extend the contract if necessary. With the caveat in place which gives Lee permission to make time frame adjustments as necessary, Stoddard made a motion to accept the plan to hire Wilson and Co. to study water/sewer rates for the village. Councilor Rifle Salas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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120 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Members of the public are invited to provide comment on hearings for the issuance of or transfers of liquor licenses as outlined below. All hearings will be conducted at the NM Alcohol & Gaming Division Offices on the date specified in the Toney Anaya Bldg., 2550 Cerrillos Road, 2nd Floor, Santa Fe, NM. The Hearing Officer for this Application is Rose L. Garcia who can be contacted at 505-476-4552 or rosel. garcia@state.nm.us Application #A-811622 for the issuance of a Restaurant Liquor License on April 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Everett & Nikkee, Inc. located at 118 Lake Shore Drive, Alto, New Mexico.
130 EMPLOYMENT MOTEL 6 HIRING housekeepers and laundry person. Apply at 412 Hwy 70 West. No phone calls. 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, NM or call (575) 378-4697. Applications deadline will be Monday, April 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
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210 ROOMMATE WANTED ROOMMATE WANTED. Eagle Creek Cyn. Must like animals. $450, paid utilities. 575-937-1509 Credit check, deposit and furnished.
215 CABIN & RV RENTALS RV SPACES FOR RENT. 575-258-3111 RV SPACE FOR RENT. $235 a month plus deposit. 575-378-4661
220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1997 CHAMPION. 16X80. Completely furnished, 3BD 2BA. Ceiling fans throughout, washer, dryer, fridge, water softener, AC, carpet throughout and storm windows. Plus large deck. $34,500 Call 575973-0289.
225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3BD/2BA TRAILER. $550 per month. Tenant pays all utilities. $300 deposit. In Ruidoso Downs 575-937-1081 MOBILE HOME WITH ADD-ON FOR RENT. Ruidoso Downs local. Unfurnished, 3BD/1BA. Electric range, dish washer, refrigerator/ freezer, gas dryer, Evaporative AC, central heat and washing machine hook-up. No pets allowed. Garbage and water paid. $550 per month. References required. Call 575-9730830
235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN 3 BD 2 BA 2 stories, 2 decks, yard. $900 + utilities. NP/NS 575-4307009. AMY’S COTTAGES, 3 bedroom for rent, furnished, perfect! 575-9731241
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
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225 SANTIAGO CIRCLE – FURN or UNF 3 BDR / 2 BA w/2-car garage, microwave, dishwasher, & W/D. $3000/Mo includes utilities. 101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, woodburning FP & fenced yard. $950/Mo + utilities. (On the Market-Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) MONTH to MONTH ONLY 258 DEER PARK DRIVE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA w/2-car garage, elec. range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher & W/D. Gas log FP, A/C & Water softener. $1800/Mo + utilities. (Available 4-30-12. Shown by Appt. ONLY) 210 BRADY CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 1 BA. Wood-burning stove, W/D, easy access. $650/Mo + utilities.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE - Approximately 100x75 ft. lot located on 138 Upper Terrace. Large pine trees and 2 mobile homes on lot. Includes city water, electric and gas. Reduced price! $25,000 cash. Call 575-8081324 serious inquiries only. 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.
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320 AUCTIONS AUCTION SAT. APRIL 7, 9 AM 1357 HYDE AV, T or C, NM, SIERRA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. BOATS, QUADS, GUNS, FISHING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, RV’S. Claud McMillen Auction Co. Ph 1-888-763-9838. We will accept consignments for this auction.
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
550 AUTOS FOR SALE 1990 FORD BRONCO. $2500 OBO. 575-937-5465
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