December 11, 2013

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at IMG

Live Stand-Up Comedy Series with professional comedians performing every Wednesday night at Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. 575-464-7053, Innofthemountaingods.com. $5 admission, must be 21 or older.

December 13

Neighborhood Christmas Party

Dreamcatcher Café, 2629 Sudderth Dr., 5:30 - 9 p.m. Live music by Nikki May, taco bar and an ugly sweater contest. The first 50 people will get a swag bag. A fundraiser for the Ruidoso Trails coalition, hosted by Bicycle Ruidoso. $10 cover charge.

Three Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR

Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. Starring the singin’ cousins, Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee (real-life Broadway and opera stars) along with the Colonel and Edna Mae, spreading Christmas cheer with classic and pop holiday favorites and plenty of deep-fried comedic delight.

Pre-performance pot roast buffet, 6 p.m. ($20). 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com.

Performance is $76 and $79.

December 13-15

‘The Plight Before Christmas’ presented

by Lincoln County Community Theater

ENMU Annex, White Mountain Drive, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. A funny and spirited melodrama – plus Christmas songs performed by local musicians. Tickets are $10; children under 12, $5. 575-8080051; www.lcct-nm.com.

December 14

Holiday Open House at the Hubbard Museum

26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be giving out gift bags. Keep Ruidoso Downs Beautiful will supply hands-on activities and refreshments.

Performances by local children’s choirs. 575-378-4142.

Annual Lincoln County Sheriff Posse’s Cowboy Christmas Ball

Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., 6:30 11 p.m. Enjoy dinner, then dance the night away with the Yarborough Band. Plus a silent auction. This year’s ball is in remembrance of Jim Browning.

575-354-0196. Tickets are $40 in advance, from the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. $45 at the door.

December 17

Full Moon Gathering & Labyrinth Walk

High Mesa Healing Center, Alto, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the full moon with a drumming circle and labyrinth walk.

Walking a labyrinth is effective for reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure and decreasing chronic pain. 575-336-7777; www.highmesahealing.com.

Free admission.

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Beginning again at Bonita Park

By Sue Hutchison

The ground breaking program for the new event center accompanies memorabilia from the devastating Little Bear Fire in June 2012.

Several of the camps outbuilding and peoples homes were destroyed.

Many are being rebuilt.

Amidst frosted trees and residual snow, Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center broke ground for its new event center last Saturday. The camp has been without a gymnasium since the Little Bear Fire in 2012 ravaged the camp, burning more than 130 structures to the ground. Staff, guests and state and local elected officials participated in the affair and braved the 20 degree temperature in the process.

The new event center is yet unnamed but will cost approximately $3.5 million. Stan Yocom, execu-

Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Lt. Governor John Sanchez, Truett, Townsend, Kaylee, Thatcher, Connor and Tripp Bryan. Connor is the activities director at Bonita Park and will manage much of the new event center once it’s built.

tive director of the camp, reported that more than $2 million was recouped in insurance funds to offset

the cost for the new structure. In the process of meeting the remaining need, Bonita Park has launched

a Capital Campaign effort to raise the additional funds. They have also secured financing to begin the project immediately. In an earlier interview, Connor Bryan, activities director for Bonita Park explained, “It’s a huge step. To get back on our feet we decided we couldn’t wait the five years it might take to raise the money,” he said.

The new building will cover more than 33,000 square feet, have an indoor rock wall which is slated to be the third largest in New Mexico, meeting rooms, a snack shop, an elevated walking/running track, basketball and volleyball courts, and more. “One of the biggest hits we took was losing our gym,” continued Bryan while describing the loss due to the fire. The new Event Center will cover that base and add much needed indoor facilities for the camp.

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Citizens challenge water rate increases

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Voices of citizens were heard during a public hearing Tuesday regarding proposed Village of Ruidoso water rate increases. Burdened with drought, after effects of the Little Bear Fire and a patchwork delivery system, village staff has been exploring financial options to meet the costs of water production and ongoing infrastructure repairs while council considers water rate increases and General Obligation Bonds to fund total water line replacement in some areas.

With the Village of Ruidoso Utility Department reporting an average of three to four water leaks per day, current water revenues only fund operational costs with minimal maintenance to the villages failing infrastructure of water lines.

Currently Ruidoso is losing approximately 30 percent of water produced. According to data

supplied during a workshop in November a typical municipality loses just 10 percent.

The current rate structure applies $3.07 for maintenance fees, $3.35 for capital maintenance, a base rate of $14.44 for residential and $18.64 for commercial. Proposed rate adjustments to the ordinance would be to increase the capital maintenance fee for residential and commercial to $6.93 and the base rate for both to $17. This would not include trash removal, sewer charges and applicable taxes.

Every 1,000 gallons of water delivered to Ruidoso’s business and

Carrizozo lights up the night

Village presented with request for a Veterans Advisory Council

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Considered long overdue in respect to providing leadership in the community with military service veterans, Vic Currier provided a presentation and requested the support of Ruidoso Village Council Tuesday for the establishment of the Ruidoso Veterans Advisory Council.

Currier, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, PFC Robert G. “Bobby” Mon-

residential taps costs the village $5.74 at a fixed cost of operation with a delivery cost of approximately $3.7 million and change spent in operation and delivery in 2012, according to workshop documentation.

toya Chapter 1062, pointed out that there are 2,300 Veterans in Lincoln County by Veterans Affairs statistics (2012) down from 2,700 estimated in 2008. “That represents nearly 25 percent of all voting age eligible persons in the County, and we estimate approximately 1,800 to 2,000 of those live inside the village limits. That is closer to one-third of all voting age eligible persons in the village,” Currier said.

The intent locally, is to continue See COUNCIL, pg. A3

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The caboose was a beacon of festivities last Thursday as the town’s Chamber of Commerce hosted the town’s first tree lighting party. To watch the lighting online, visit http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=kKykipLMMMc. Below, Reese Redmon gets some help with a blazing marshmallow.

The Carrizozo Chamber also is hosting its annual holiday lights contest. Judging will take place Dec. 21. For more information, call 575-973-0571.

Grindstone trails receive monetary boost

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Becoming a more diverse outdoor recreation destination through a dynamic network of multi-use trails bordering the Village of Ruidoso received another boost Tuesday as councilors ratified a one-year agreement with Tony Boone Trails, LLC, with $49,500 to construct additional trails.

The Grindstone trails are a multi-use trail system for Lincoln County that will stretch more than 96.6 miles in Ruidoso and Lincoln National Forest. Currently, Phase 1 of the Grindstone bike trail is

complete, which includes 6 miles of trail. Also funded is Phase 2, which will add 12 miles to the trail.

The $49,500 from Tuesday has Tony Boone Trails, LLC, providing Project Management Services to the Village of Ruidoso will cover the construction of approximately 6.2 miles of new purpose-built trails for mountain bikers at the Grindstone Trail System.

The trails project concept relied heavily upon cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service since most of the trail system is on public forest land bordering the village. The trail system will offer several access points and trail !

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Santa in town

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Santa welcomes Lezlyn Hummer during last year’s Cowboy Santa Parade in Capitan. This year’s parade is Saturday at 12:30 p.m., starting on the west side of town and winding down Smokey Bear Boulevard to the Capitan Public Library.

Entry forms for the parade – now open to motorized participants – are available at the public library and the Not 2 Shabby Shop. For more information, call 354-3035, 354-3524 or 354-3027.

The Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors® helped Santa’s Helpers with a $920 check and a wagon full of new toys for the charity group Tuesday. Through Santas Helpers, more than 1,000 children in Lincoln County will receive new clothes, toys and a Christmas dinner. Started in 2000, replacing Santa’s Cops, the program is run entirely by volunteers with all items donated. “We could not do it if we didn’t have a nice community that donates their time and money,” says board member Jordan Miller.

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Rotary at Santa’s Helpers

Remembering heroes

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Lincoln County veterans have volunteered to conduct this year’s Wreaths Across American ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruidoso this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Seven memorial wreaths will be placed to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices and teach the younger generation about the high cost of our freedoms. For more information, call Tom Bivens at 575-354-0138 or 575-802-3135.

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Ruidoso Rotary packed 350 boxes with food for Santa’s Helpers Tuesday. Coupled with frozen turkeys and toys, Santa’s Helpers provide the gift of Christmas to more than 800 people in Lincoln County.

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Chief at last, Harlan Vincent to officially lead the RFD

tions for the 20-member fire department, and he will Harlan Vincent was named continue to have oversight Fire Chief of the Ruidoso Fire of all budgeting, equipment Department during Tuesday’s maintenance, quality assurVillage Council meeting. ance and training. He will Vincent, who has been servalso continue to provide ing as Interim Fire Chief since full-cycle public safety proFebruary 2010, has been with gram planning and execution the Ruidoso Fire Department while formulating strategic since 1993 and has served in vision and providing tactical various capacities. implementation.

“After an extensive evalu“I am honored to have ation along with discussions Harlan Vincent the opportunity to lead this with each of the Shifts at the department as Fire Chief,” said Vincent.

Ruidoso Fire Department, I am pleased to “This department is dedicated to keeping the announce the appointment of Harlan Vincent residents of our village safe, and I consider as our Fire Chief,” said Debi Lee, Village it an honor to work side-by-side with these Manager. “During this process, it was evident firefighters and our staff.” that Harlan is highly regarded and respected During his tenure with the Ruidoso Fire throughout the fire community in Ruidoso and Department, Vincent has increased the prothe state of New Mexico. I am confident we have hired the best person for the position.” ductivity of the department by establishing Vincent will continue to be responsible standard operating procedures and implefor overseeing all fire and rescue operamenting advanced training for firefighters.

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By Kerry Gladden

The Village of Ruidoso announced at Tuesday’s village council meeting that J.R. Baumann was promoted to Director of Public Works. Baumann is a 15-year veteran of the village, and most recently served as interim Public Works director.

He began his employment with the Village of Ruidoso 15 years ago after he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology at New Mexico State University. As the street director, he has been responsible for managing 180 miles of streets and roads along with culverts and drainage. In addition, he has been very successful in obtaining a variety grants for the village that have made improvements throughout the community.

“I am pleased and excited to appoint J.R. as the Public Works Director,” said Debi Lee,

village manager. “He is an excellent asset to the village management Team, and he has already put action into motion in the past few months by addressing the serious deficiencies in the Utility Department. He has also done a fantastic job managing our roads and streets with very limited resources, and I expect him to excel in this position.”

In his new position, Baumann will be in charge of overseeing all aspects of the streets and utilities departments including budgeting, maintenance of all equipment and water plants as well as ensuring that the village is in total compliance with all regulatory mandates. He will report directly to Lee. According to Baumann, “this is a great opportunity, and I look forward to working closely with Manager Lee and the rest of the management team to move our village forward in a positive manner.”

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Each participant was purposely selected.

What Bryan doesn’t usually mention is that The youngest spade-turner was 7-year-old his home was one of those which burned in Tripp Bryan, who represented those who addition to several others. More than a dozen would come to enjoy the new center and who lost their homes were at the occasion to mark the beginning of a new era for the camp. whose lives would be impacted by Bonita Park. Duncan has led and organized many Lt. Gov. John Sanchez came and particiannual events utilizing the camp for his church pated in the event, delivering remarks. “This events and represented many other-than-Nazmoment shows the state of New Mexico the arene groups who call Bonita Park their own true spirit of Lincoln County,” he said when first arriving. Sanchez added he was honored camp. The homes of Marsh, Yocom, Garber and Bryan were on the casualty list of the Litto take part in the groundbreaking to begin tle Bear Fire and all four are settling into new rebuilding the camp after the devastation of homes as the area rebuilds in the aftermath. the fire. “There were several of us who were Carruthers’ bank stands ready to assist in the at Bonita Park during the aftermath of the financing of the new event center if necessary.

Little Bear Fire and felt the grief you have faced,” he said of both he and Governor SuDue to the inclement weather, several sana Martinez and other state representatives. who planned to attend were not able. Lincoln He smiled when he mentioned the plans for County resident, teacher and rancher for the new rock wall. “When it’s finished, Gov. more than 90 years, Opal Peters was slated Martinez and I will be back to climb that to participate in the ceremony. She, along wall, once the center is open,” he said. with her late husband, LaMoyne, had attended Bonita Park camp for 70-plus years.

Several local officials came in the cold In addition to Peters, Tom Battin, two-term weather to commemorate the event as well.

County of Lincoln Commission Chair Jackie Lincoln County commissioner and former commission chairman, was scheduled to Powell, County Commissioner Kathryn turn a spade, representing businesses in the Minter, Ruidoso Mayor G. Ray Alborn, county who have supported the efforts of the Ruidoso Mayor-Pro-Tem Rifle Salas, and camp. Peters and Battin could not attend.

County Sheriff Robert Shepperd joined the event in support of the camp’s progress. All In his concluding remarks, Sanchez quoted who attended were given a nail which was from the Bible by saying, “There’s a verse of used decades ago while building a treasured scripture that says, ‘all things work together chapel; one that burned in the fire. Attached for good,’” adding that he looks forward to with jute twine to the nail was a note which both the good that will take place at Bonita mentioned a reference to the Bible contained Park and coming to the grand opening of the in the book of Jeremiah which reminded new event center planned for late 2014. those who attended that the camp has “a hope and a future.”

Turning spades of dirt at the occasion were Yocom, camp leaseholder’s representative Claude Marsh, Tripp Bryan, pastor of Gateway Church of Christ John Duncan, Sanchez, Citizen’s Bank represenPhoto courtesy of Sue Hutchison tative Kent Carruthers, Executive Director of Bonita Park Stan Yocom, Preaching Pastor Bonita Park staff mem- of Gateway Church of Christ John Duncan, Camp Leaseholder ber Paul Garber and Chairman Claude Marsh, Tripp Bryan, Citizens’ Bank represenNazarene superintendent tative Kent Carruthers, Camp staff member Paul Garber, Lt. J. Fred Huff.

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elevating visibility and community awareness through Poppy drives, raffles, bake sales, Oktoberfest, bike rally support, Cowboy Symposium sponsorship and Military 365 participation.

“To make all that happen, we have proposed that the Village of Ruidoso create

a Veteran’s Advisory Council – similar to the ones in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Silver City, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Alamogordo and Las Cruces – that would be appointed by the mayor to increase veteran awareness and, hopefully, more veteran participation in community activities,” Currier said.

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Opinion LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you Walmart

There was an oversight on our part and we left off one of our major contributors in article written in the Ruidoso Free Press a few weeks ago about all the fine people in Lincoln County who give to the food bank.

Walmart has been and is very generous in support of the Lincoln county food bank.

We appreciate all that Walmart does for the community and want to give our heartfelt thanks.

Jo Perryman, Lincoln County Food Bank

Break it to them gently

In a mood of reflection after learning of the recent death of Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s kindest bold progressives, and in response to the several letters to this newspaper opposing the ideas of local Democrat Dick Mastin, I feel compelled to remark on

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the dramatic changes that may take place in America, the sooner the better.

Intelligent and highly-evolved human beings like Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama have very few problems dealing with social change. But how in the world are Republicans, noted for their frequent use of the “N” word (as in No) going to deal with the dramatic changes that are almost inevitably going to take place in America in the next decade? I’ll list only 10. Spoiler: Reading any further may reveal a bitter ending to the dreams of many conservatives and bring on a condition known as “future shock.”

Immigration: complete amnesty for all recent immigrants. Borders removed between Canada and Mexico. Welcome to the Country of North America. Education: a common core curriculum for K-12 and no more college loans – higher education will be fully funded

NMHIX committed to helping people get health insurance

By Mike Nuñez Interim CEO, New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) is committed to getting as many individuals as possible enrolled in health insurance plans by Dec. 23, the deadline for health insurance coverage effective January.

The federal website is improving, but our overriding concern now is time.

Individuals who want and need insurance coverage beginning in January have two weeks to enroll.

An estimated 200,000 New Mexicans are eligible for the Exchange. For many, enrolling now is critical. NMHIX may be the only way they can afford health insurance, since the plans offered will provide federal premium subsidies to individuals whose annual household income is between 138-400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.

Cost savings can be significant. For example, a single, 35-year-old man in Taos making $7.65 an hour and working 40 hours a week is eligible for a premium subsidy of $2,507 per year or $208.92 per month. If he chooses a bronze-level plan with a premium cost of $188.69 per month, he would pay no premium for his coverage and would have an out-of-pocket cost maximum of $6,350 per year.

Or, take the example of a family of four living in Roswell. With an annual household income of $58,000, they would qualify for a premium subsidy of $350.08 per month. If they choose a silver-level plan, they could cover their entire family for a net cost of $373.88 per month.

We are here to help with a number of available online and in-person resources.

NMHIX has a bilingual call center, 1-855-99NMHIX, open 24/7. We provide information on two websites – www.Be-

WellNM.com (English) or www.SeguroQueSiNM.com (Spanish).

On the BeWellNM.com site, we offer an easy-to-use plan comparison tool that lets individuals shop and compare plans, and even add in estimated federal premium subsidies, so that they know what their estimated monthly premiums will be without having to open an account on www. healthcare.gov.

There is in-person assistance through a network of more than 370 health care guides at 200 in-person enrollment sites throughout the state as well as more than 400 certified insurance agents and brokers. Individuals can find help by typing in their zip code on either website or call the hotline to get a list of guides, enrollment sites and insurance agents or brokers nearest to them.

These individuals are trained to provide knowledgeable assistance to walk New Mexicans through their options and the enrollment process so that they can meet the deadline and select the plan that is best for them – one that meets their needs, the needs of their family members and is affordable.

There have been challenges, but we cannot lose sight of this important opportunity to provide thousands of New Mexicans with access to health care insurance.

It’s time to have this important discussion, one New Mexican to another. Spend some time with our plan and premium comparison tool. See what this means for you and your family and then show family, friends, neighbors and others what this new opportunity means to them. Become part of the many who help New Mexicans get access to the healthcare they need and can afford.

We urge anyone interested to contact the call center or visit our website as soon as possible. It may be the best holiday present anyone can give to themselves – or to their families.

We want your letters

Ruidoso Free Press welcomes your Letters to the Editor on topics of concern to you and the community. Details: Letters, which should be no longer than 300 words, must include the name, address and telephone number of the author for verification. Deadline: The deadline is 3 p.m. the Thursday before publication, but letters may be held until the following week upon the editor’s discretion. Disclaimer: The editorial board or editor of Ruidoso Free Press reserves the right to edit or withhold from publication any letter for any reason whatsoever. Once received, all letters become the possession of Ruidoso Free Press. Letters reflect the opinion of the author, not necessarily that of Ruidoso Free Press or its staff. Email your letters to: eugene@ruidosofreepress.com, or write: Letter to the Editor, Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, NM 88345

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by the U.S. government. Abortion: totally legal and actually encouraged as a means of population control. Religion: an archaic concept permitted only on the mythology shelves in public libraries. Guns: if found in possession of one, immediate deportation to a gun-loving country. Health insurance: a single-payer system totally operated by the U.S. government. Same-sex marriage: all the rights and privileges of any other married or divorced couple. Taxes: a flat income tax for every American with no tax loopholes.

Congressional age limit: no one in Congress over 55; only PhDs from accredited universities are eligible to run for the Senate or the House. Our next President: a woman whose initials are the same as Hazardous Chemicals.

Please understand that I have total empathy for our many local conservatives suffering within their boxes. I actually love Republicans but they require entirely too much adult supervision. Where is fatherly Nelson Mandela when we need him most?

Frank Thompson, Ruidoso

Why can’t I keep my health insurance plan?

A 48-year-old woman pays $65 per month for medical insurance she had wanted to keep, until now. She developed breast cancer and faced a $30,000 medical bill. Her substandard insurance paid $1,000 for outpatient treatment and $2,000 for hospitalization. She is stuck with a $27,000 bill. Under ‘Obamacare,’ policies cannot require consumers to spend more than $6,400 ‘out-of-pocket’ a year on health costs. Most of the plans that are now being canceled are with insurance companies that have substantially cut benefits to lower premiums. They are not true health insurance plans. The people losing their policies are furious because they haven’t had medical crises yet, like my 48-year-old friend above. A study by HealthPocket, an independent research firm, found that less than two percent of existing individual health plans provide all 10 Essential Health Benefits.

What are the 10 essential health benefits the insurance policies must provide under the Affordable Care Act “ObamaCare?”

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1. Ambulatory patient services – most plans cover this. You walk into a doctor’s office, get treated and then walk out. The new ACA Law requires insurance plans provide a sufficient network size (contracted doctors).

2. Prescription drugs – many plans offer drug coverage as an option at extra cost.

The ACA Law requires all plans will cover at least one drug in every category and class. Drug costs will be counted toward the annual ‘out-of-pocket’ (your maximum costs for medical services per year).

3. Emergency care – most plans cover.

The ACA Law requires you do not need pre-authorization and cannot be charged extra for ‘out-of-network’ ER visits.

4. Mental health services – many plans do not have this coverage. The ACA Law requires this coverage. You may be billed around $40. Some states may be limited to a set number of therapy visits/year.

5. Hospitalization – most plans cover. The ACA Law requires this coverage. Depending on the chosen plan, co-insurance will need to be paid until annual $6,400 ‘out-of-pocket’ is reached. This year, excessive medical costs will help bankrupt 650,000 American households, many who thought they had decent insurance until diagnosed with a serious illness.

6. Rehabilitative and living skills services – many plans cover rehabilitative only.

The ACA Law requires coverage of additional living skills services that are therapies to help overcome long-term disabilities such as multiple sclerosis.

7. Preventive and wellness services – many plans cover. The ACA Law requires insurers to provide all of the 50 preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no extra cost. The idea is to get people to see doctors before they get sick to provide guidance for a healthier lifestyle that will prevent high medical bills later.

8. Laboratory services – many plans cover.

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I should have just kept walking

All I needed were a few Delivery could occur at the toolsy-type stocking stuffers moment we selected. at the home improvement I told Alejandro I needed store. We were in a neighto take a walk. I needed boring town and decided to space. I needed time. I needstop in for a few moments ed to get away from him. of browsing, and wandered Lesson number four: aisles trying to answer the if you are strong enough age-old question of what to to leave the presence of a get the kids for Christmas. salesperson, never return.

Where one of our kids is acNever. Return. ademic, the other is strictly We walked, and talked, hands-on and I thought we and darn it, we returned.

Sue Hutchison were in the right place to A grand and change later, suehutch@valornet.com find the perfect little tool for we were committed to a him to add to his collection. stackable (-if one can’t go I’m not sure exactly how what happened out, one goes up), full size, intimidating bells next occurred. and whistles galore, white washer and dryer, But I now know I’m far less brilliant than with a three year service plan, delivery to our I thought. home at the date of our choosing.

Somehow, we happened to stroll into the The moment reminded me of a time more major appliance section of the large store. I than 17 years ago when I walked into a mall noticed a bright red washer and dryer, fairly for a cookie and came out with a golden shouting at passersby to come take a look. retriever puppy.

I’m not too fond of the color red. But shiny The delivery day came, my man stayed and loud they were, and I stopped to look at home so the deed could be done and I came a feature or two. home to my new set of stacked appliances. I Lesson number one: keep walking. Don’t sat down with the manual and pored over it. stop. Slowing is acceptable, but stopping will You see, my new washer and dryer are smartbe your death. A vested-and-name-tagged er than me and I simply can’t see my way gentleman named Alejandro noticed. And through being whipped by my appliances. approached; spiel memorized, smile affixed, There’s a tune they play (incidentally in the hand extended, questions and answers on the key of F) when they begin to do their duties. tip of his slick tongue.

There’s a longer one when they are finished.

I fancy myself a pretty good bargainer, There are cheerful sounds and beeps whenand a fairly savvy shopper. Although shopever I program the things to work. There’s a ping isn’t (by far) my favorite activity computerized display to indicate what I have admittedly, at that point I simply wasn’t in chosen for the machines to do. And, get this: the market for a new washer and dryer. Oh, there’s a button where, if they ever malfuncwe had chatted that someday our 15-yeartion, one can hover over with a Smart Phone old appliances might need replacement but and the phone, according to the manual, will we hadn’t committed. I had merely noticed make a sound like it’s receiving valuable inthe loud color and the shiny appliances and formation and will transmit and diagnose the made the fatal mistake of actually stopping. problem to a nearby serviceperson.

Alejandro lunged. He told us it was our I don’t own a Smart Phone. I’m not smart lucky day. He continued by saying the very enough. set we were stopped at was reduced that day I do, however, now own two appliances by $300 per appliance. We could have the which, if I wanted, I could fly to the moon. set delivered to our home free of charge, inLesson number five: never let on to your stalled free of charge, and have our outdated appliances that you feel incapable of operatappliances hauled off, again, free of charge. ing them. They can sense intimidation. Just I backed up. Lesson number two: if you like whenever I get in a line at the local large keep standing still, the sales person will keep discount store the cash register computer talking. I told Alejandro I wasn’t a red fan, breaks down, my washer and dryer and most wasn’t prepared to purchase anything that appliances know stuff. day, lived more than an hour away and that I It’s the season to give. needed time.

I won’t be giving anyone I love anything Lesson number three: don’t give a sales- that will make them feel foolish. My washer person hope if you intend to dash it. It’s just and dryer have convinced me I’m not up not nice. to handling any more new appliances for a Alejandro told me that color wasn’t a prob- while.

Lesson number six: only purchase what lem and took me to the same appliance set you intended when you walked through the in white just a couple dryers down the aisle.

He told me I was even luckier at that moment store’s door.

Apparently I need to be schooled. because the white washer and dryer were discounted $400 each. He told me that not only do they deliver to my area free of charge but Remembering the good ol’ days when apthat he could arrange it for next Tuesday. pliances only did the thing they were named for, Sue can be reached at suehutch1958@ I told him I would be three states away gmail.com. next Tuesday. Not to worry, said Alejandro.

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lab tests are covered at co-insurance costs.

9. Pediatric care – few plans cover children’s dental or vision. These are normally separate plans. The ACA Law requires dental and vision coverage for children under age 19. This includes teeth cleaning twice/year, x-rays and fillings and an eye exam and one pair of glasses or set of contact lenses.

10. Maternity and newborn care – two-thirds of individual plans exclude this coverage.

The ACA Law classifies prenatal care as preventive, provided at no extra cost.

Childbirth and newborn infant care is covered. This is a ‘pro-life’ benefit.

Carol Ast-Milchen, PHR, Ruidoso Details obtained from AARP

The season for giving

Come December, all of us begin to feel the pressure of the Christmas to-do list. There is baking to do, presents to buy and wrap, parties to attend and decorations to find and put up. Many of us get so caught up in the “to-dos” that we never stop and enjoy the season. Often we do not allow ourselves time to reflect on why we have Christmas.

There are many stories that we all know very well about giving. There is “The Gift of the Magi,” “A Christmas Carol” and of course the birth of Christ to name a few. Allow yourself to reflect on the Greatest Gift this Advent season. Christ came to the world in a humble way to teach us to give. Today’s world is filled with people who need a little cheer.

Consider having your family help out a local charity that helps people who may just need a little brightness in their life this year.

“Freely you have received, freely give.”

— Matthew 10:8b Hilary Romig, Ruidoso

Thanks to PTK

We at HEAL and The Nest domestic violence shelter would like to extend our gratitude to the ENMU-Ruidoso Phi Theta Kappa

Chapter (PTK) for supporting the community and shelter during its annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Thanksgiving dinner raffle.

“Most of the tickets sold were in the name of the Nest and all of the winners donated their turkey dinners to charity,” said Matthew Gonzales, administrator of the club’s Facebook page. “This single event has brought in a record amount of money for our Chapter for scholarships. We sold 402 tickets totaling to $1,100.” Together, the winners donated two 10 lb. free-range turkeys, with 8 sides, a pie, table decorations and sparkling cider to the Nest for their Thanksgiving meal. PTK was able to raise enough money to provide two $500 scholarships for ENMU-Ruidoso students as well. Thanks, PTK, for your support of the women and children living in our shelter during this holiday season.

Sheri Rodgers, HEAL Board Secretary

Did not nail it

In response to Buck Buchannan of Alto’s question, ‘Did I nail it?’ No, you certainly did not! I have been to the town hall meetings in Ruidoso throughout the past eight years and frankly was appalled at the rude behavior of Tea Party members and people like you, whatever your affiliation may be, regarding the Affordable Care Act. The irony is that many of these same folks were on Medicare. You show little regard for your fellow humankind. Dick Mastin is an engineer, a scientific discipline, in case you were unaware. He is also a minister and a man of good moral character. So I reiterate; No, you did not nail it. Furthermore your ‘patriotism’ is seriously in question when you feel you have the right to criticize the President of the United States of America.

Have you ever served in the military? I doubt it. Have you ever taught school? I doubt it.

Where did you get your education? Credentials please.

Linda Zigler, Ruidoso

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Cook to campaign for re-election

Midtown shopping at its best

the needs of those in our community, and ask for Representative Zach your continued support.”

Cook (HD-56) recently Since joining the announced his campaign Legislature in 2009, for re-election. RepresenRep. Cook has been an tative advocate for reformCook has served Lining the criminal justice coln and Otero counties in system, protecting second the state Legislature since amendment rights of New 2009 and currently sits on Courtesy photo Mexicans, ensuring open the Judiciary, Agriculture government, and Water, and and strengthenRules and Order ing the state’s of Business Committees.

We have made great public corruption laws.

“I am proud strides in addressing “I believe to announce that there are basic I will be running education reform, principles and again to represent jobs for New Mexi- rights that must House District protected,” 56 in the New cans and other issues be said Cook. “I Mexico State important to the peo- look forward Legislature,” said to continuing Zach Cook. “We ple of Ruidoso working to have made great – Zach Cook, protect those strides over the state representative rights and to ulpast few years timately making in addressing New Mexico education reform, a better place for current and future jobs for New Mexicans, and other generations.” issues important to the people of Ruidoso and neighboring communiCook serves on several interim ties – and across the state. It has been committees including; Courts Cora true honor representing the people rections and Criminal Justice, Indian of Lincoln and Otero counties these Affairs, Economic and Rural Devellast four years and I am committed to opment, Legislative Ethics and Comcontinue serving them and addressing mission on Compacts.

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Photos by Hilary Romig

By: Hilary Romig

Shop LO C A L

Shoppers who love J. Roberts will love their new branch Ola Lola. The store is located cattycorner to J. Roberts and with a heartshaped sign you can’t miss.

Customers can expect to find similar items to it’s sister store with a more casual look. “Ola Lola is a bit more casual I feel.

Slightly lower price point than J. Roberts. The J. Roberts in Lubbock is kind of a mixture of J. Roberts in Ruidoso mixed with Ola Lola. There is something for everyone,” said store manager Crystal Crenshaw.

While J. Roberts has been open for 33 years with owner Ann Bolton, Ola Lola opened it’s doors just one year ago. “We are so excited to have just opened J. Roberts in Lubbock, Texas. The Lubbock store opened Nov. 15 of this year.”

What can customers expect to find at Ola Lola that they cannot find anywhere else? “I believe Ola has a charm to it. The décor, which we have done all projects and art ourselves for the most part, and it’s smaller which I think gives it a nice cozy, welcoming feel as soon as you walk in.

It’s a historical old building with a lot of charm.

Most importantly, I truly believe what makes all of our stores unique is our personable, fun, friendly, helpful group of girls that I’m lucky enough to work with. The environment that our staff creates in the store is what really keeps our repeat customers coming back,” said Crenshaw. Ola adds to it’s charm by having a of pictures with customers who purchase entire outfits at the store.

Both J. Roberts and Ola Lola are on Facebook and Instagram under jrobertsclothing and Olalolawants. “Anytime someone sees a product they like, they can message us or call the store and we can ship it to them. We are working on getting the website back up. Should be ready to go in the next few months we hope.”

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¡Viva! Coffee

Beanvenidos

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Oftentimes coffee and breakfast is a hurried, last minute affair as folks struggle to shake off the last remnants of sleep and make it to work on time.

Other times, they get a chance to relax and ease into, or through, the day, lingering over the curl of steam swirling up from the cup. ¡Viva! LLC was opened with the second type of Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press Julie Heinzerling brews up a pair of specialty cofmorning in mind, offering a sheltered nook fees, white and regular mocha. to linger with a book, laptop or over a game of chess. ally didn’t want to be like everybody “I had a café/coffee shop/book else – I strive to be a little different, store up north for about five, six and we’ve never been normal.” years,” said Julie Heinzerling, The building itself is just as interwho owns the business along with esting as the owners – it’s the second her husband, Dan. “I love to read, oldest building in Ruidoso after the that’s kind of what got my into this. Old Dowlin Mill and the oldest resiI find reading relaxing, so I try to dence. It’s also haunted, according promote it.” to the Lincoln County Paranormal Along with their Dark Canyon Society, which recently visited and Coffee, a unique blend from their caught some unusual phenomena on home in South Dakota, the café ofrecord, she added. fers teas, pastries, Italian sodas and ¡Viva! is located at 2811 Sudderth ice cream.

Drive and may be reached by phone “The foods that we have go with at 575-808-8181 or on the internet at coffee, basically,” Julie said. “I rewww.vivadelicious.com.

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress. com For those looking to grab their coffee and breakfast on the go, Beanvenidos is built to serve, offering drive-through exclusively.

Store owner Valorie Edmister said the business is more a labor of love than anything. She opened the shop to keep herself busy and make some money while ensuring she has time to make a dash to Roswell if her ailing parents, now in assisted living, need help.

That’s not to say the business is lacking for TLC – Edmister said she and her husband, Jason, did their research on the enterprise, trying to pick the ideal bean to brew their coffee, settling on a low-acidity dark Brazilian roast.

“It’s real smooth for a dark roast,” she

B U S I N E S S buzz Woman’s Club donations

Representatives from several community service organizations received donations from the Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club at their annual Christmas party.

Pictured, at right, front row: Sue Koepp for Lincoln County Food Bank, Jennifer Chadwick & David Milchen for Ruidoso Hospice Foundation, Sara Spoerri for Christian Services. Back row: Club

said. “A lot of people, when they taste it, say it’s not like a dark roast at all.”

Overall, the mochas and vanilla lattes have been the most popular for winter, though Edmister said she makes a mean frappuccino and is very partial to her chai tea.

Beanvenidos also offers sandwiches, pastries and hamburgers, along with its drink selection, she added, looking to expand the breakfast menu a bit further and make it more convenient for dashing diners heading up for Ski Apache.

“I’m trying to figure out a way to do breakfast burritos in a crock pot,” she said.

“I’m on my way, I just haven’t attempted it, yet.”

Beanvenidos is located at 701 Mechem Drive and Valorie Edmister may be reached at 575-973-4779 to order ahead of time.

Giving thanks

J Bar J Church provided the HEAL family with a beautiful Thanksgiving spread this year.

HEAL Treasurer Brendan Gochenour, also a member of the church, coordinated the cooking of the meal.

Each Thanksgiving, the HEAL Board of Directors, staff members and their own families join with the residents of the Nest to express gratitude for our many blessings.

Thanks, J Bar J Church, for being one of them!

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members Annette Cooke, Wanda Sexe, Joann Bullard, Maxine Roberson, Billie Giles, Bobbie Dobbs, Geneva Franklin and Sylvia Smart.

Local banker honored

Susan Frederickson of Coldwell Bank SDC, Ruidoso was recently awarded the Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI) desigContinued on next page

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NMHIX announces launch of SHOP site From reports

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) announced the official launch of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) site. New Mexico was one of 19 states that opted to design and develop the small business-focused site on its own, in lieu of leveraging the government version.

Employers and employees can now perform all functions required to select a plan and get coverage, making New Mexico one of few states with all key components live and functional.

While a preliminary version of the New Mexico SHOP site launched on Oct. 1 to allow small businesses owners to select a benefit plan to offer their employees, the official launch offers new features and tools to simplify and streamline the research and enrollment process for all users.

Features include the connections of carriers’ systems to process enrollment information, as well as a full suite of financial management tools that employers can leverage to help them budget and electronically contribute to employee health insurance costs.

“We are extremely proud

of the finished product we created for New Mexicans, as it will make the health insurance research and enrollment process easier for both business owners and their employees,” said Mike Nuñez, interim CEO. “Employers can set up their company information and pay for the plans, while employees can now choose from a variety of Qualifying Health Plans.

In a state with so many small businesses, we knew it was important to offer a program that would allow employers to be able to offer healthcare coverage to their employees.”

Agents also will ben-

efit from the site, having a dedicated portal with enrollment tools to help employers and carriers get information on employees that enrolled through the Exchange. Agents and employers can access the New Mexico SHOP site through BeWellNM.com.

Now that the SHOP site is fully functional, the NMHIX team will continue to look for ways to improve on the SHOP site and begin building the Individual State Exchange. “We’ve learned a lot through the process of building the SHOP site in a matter of six months,” said Nunez. ”Now we look forward to build-

ing an Individual Exchange to serve New Mexicans for the 2014 open enrollment.”

NMHIX partnered with Silicon Valley-based technology company GetInsured to build both its SHOP site and the Individual Exchange. “We attribute the success of New Mexico’s SHOP to the SaaSbased technology approach they used and to rolling out the project in stages after the functionality were fully tested. NMHIX is a role model for all state small business health insurance exchanges,” said Nunez.

The SHOP sites were required as part of the Small Business Health Options

Program, under the Affordable Care Act. The sites allows small businesses to offer either a single plan to all of their workers or select a benefit level and allow employees to choose among several plans offered at that level. Last week, the Obama administration delayed the launch of the federal government Small Business Health Options Program website, saying it needs more time to improve the site.

The New Mexico SHOP enrollment is year-round.

For more information on New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, please visit www.NMHIX.com

’Tis the season for legislative sessions Municipal election

During Tuesday’s village council meeting, a resolution was passed by Ruidoso councilors, announcing the municipal election will take place on March 4. The polling locations are the Ruidoso Convention Center. Persons interested in voting in the regular election must register to do so by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Declarations of candidacy must be in by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the municipal clerk’s office.

Absentee voting shall begin Tuesday, Jan. 28, and ends 5 p.m. Friday, Feb, 28.

Early voting shall begin Wednesday, Feb. 12, and ends 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.

An evening with legislators

This Thursday, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Annual “Evening with your Legislators” at the Ruidoso Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to meet, great and network with local State Legislators and municipal government representatives.

The event is open to the public and with no cost to attend.

Lincoln County Day

The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) board of directors and staff would like to encourage all Chamber members and Village businesses to join us

in representing the voice of our community at the Chamber’s annual “Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe,” Feb. 5.

People can show support for the event by sponsoring a Legislator for $50, sponsoring a table for $250 or sponsoring an information display for your business – $500.

General donation of any amount to offset expenses of this event also are wecome.

To sponsor the “Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe” or to make reservations to attend, please contact Becky at the Chamber at 575-257-7395.

The Chamber has a block of rooms for Feb. 4 and 5, at the Inn & Spa at Loretto.

Sacred Grounds

Starbucks

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com In the time that Sacred Grounds has been in Ruidoso, it’s grown more than most any other business in town, though it stands to reason that premier caffeine purveyors would be pretty energetic.

“We just had our three year anniversary in October,” said Rebecca Ponder, who owns the shop with her husband, Will.

The Ponders haven’t rested on any laurels, constantly seeking ways to improve their business – whether it’s roasting Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press their own beans for Nadette Lovato, a baker at maximum freshness, Sacred Grounds, passes over sponsoring staff to a fresh muffin to a customer. barista training seminars and competitions or even giving local musicians a weekly venue with open mic night – if it makes customers happy, they’re willing to give it a shot.

“We also have a lot of Christmas stuff,” she added.

Cards, ground or unground coffee, mugs, books, knitwear and many other gift items can be seen throughout the year at the café, though it’s especially prolific for the holiday season.

“We added a few new menu items, and individually brewed coffee is one of those items,” she said.

“We have a coffee of the day, but if somebody says, ‘my favorite coffee is that,’ we have it there – including our flavored coffees – and can brew up a cup of hazelnut, or whatever they want. We always keep two soups – we try to have a vegetarian and non-vegetarian – and we’ve added on a smoked salmon quiche, which is proving very popular.”

Sacred Grounds is located at 2528 Sudderth Drive, by phone at 575-257-2273 or online at www.sacredgroundscoffee.net.

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com For weary travelers hundreds of miles from their favored stomping grounds, finding the comforts of home can be priceless – especially for the simplest things, like a cup of coffee. And with an app for the iPhone, finding a Starbucks store is only a few taps away.

“They’re able to check if the area they’re going into has a Starbucks location,” said Karen Mills, manager of Ruidoso’s branch.

Moreover, the nationwide chain of coffee shops ensures that customer loyalty is rewarded, no matter which branch of what state they shop at. With their loyalty cards or apps, customers may earn points towards a complimentary treat, trading in a trail of coffees from their drive from Texas for a pastry in Ruidoso, she added.

“They also get special promotions over their email or phones.”

The stores also offer seasonal themes, rotating about five to six times through the year.

“We have certain coffees that come out every year,” she said. “For Thanksgiving there’s a special coffee that’s packaged for that season; there are four Christmas coffees that are here right now.”

Those seasonal favorites also are available for home brewing, along with barista dolls, humorous mugs, or any of the dozens of other gift items (including gift cards, of course) available, rotating through the discounts of the week, she added.

Starbucks is located at 2722 Sudderth Drive and by phone at 575-630-0096.

Or, just check the app, found at www. starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps/ mystarbucks.

B U S I N E S S buzz nation by the Realtors® Association of New Mexico (RANM).

Frederickson is a member of RANM and the Ruidoso/ Lincoln Country Board of Realtors®. She was awarded the designation after completing at least 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering subjects such as Contract Law, Professional Standards, Sales and Marketing, Finance and Risk Reduction.

Courses are taught by leading real estate instructors from around the state. Individuals completing the program learn the fundamentals of brokerage and other areas of real estate specialization, allowing them

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Susan Fredrickson.

to better serve prospective clients and customers.

Frederickson joins a select

group of residential specialists in New Mexico who have earned the designation. The Institute is designed to educate practitioners about local, state, and national real estate practices that affect Realtors®, their clients and customers. The designation indicates to the public that the individual has obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base the services they provide.

Only members of the Realtor® organization may earn the GRI designation.

The Realtor® Institute is more than 25 years old and has graduated thousands of Realtor® nationally.

Call the Central reservation number 1-866-582-1646 and ask for the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce group rate.

Village of Ruidoso Candidate Forum

The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum Feb.25 at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

This year’s election will include a new Mayor and several Village Council seats.

The Forum is open to the public and free to attend. It is a great way to find out more about each candidate, what their vision for the Village of Ruidoso is and where they stand on specific issues.

Zocca Coffee & Tea

Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com There are many that would say coffee is a religion, but the two don’t often mix outside of early morning jokes.

Zocca Coffee is one of the rare exceptions, though it wasn’t really planned – “Zocca Church,” as it’s affectionately known by the Sunday morning crew, sprang up as early birds from all denominations flocked to the café for their morning cup of Joe and got to talking.

For Shannon Silva, owner of the store, it was good business and a good opportunity to continue giving back to the community through fundraising and volunteer work, along with “church” members – “they do a lot,” she said.

Currently the café is selling raffle tickets – $3 each or two for $5 – for a gift basket, with proceeds going towards purchasing Christmas presents for children at the Nest, Lincoln County’s domestic violence shelter.

Charity aside, the café stands on its own merits, she said. “We were voted No. 1 four years in a row.”

The café brews its own blend of beans, drawing mostly from South American harvests, she said. “We have a New Mexican/Brazilian blend and a Guatemalan that we brew.”

Aside from the strong coffee, the café also carries a variety of teas, Italian sodas and eats, with hot Paninis topping the most popular list.

“Crème Brule latte is probably our best sweet seller – though the Americana is very popular.”

Zocca is located at 1129 Mechem Drive, by phone at 575-258-1445 or you can visit them online at www. zoccacoffee.com.

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Corina and John Amador relax in the early morning, soaking up WiFi and coffee.

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Bringing a taste of German Christmas to the Spencer

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Several members of the German Air Force (Federal Republic of Germany Office of Defense) stationed at Holloman Air Force Base enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at the Spencer Theater Dec. 5. The celebratory group arrived at the theater following a tour of Fort Stanton, which also served as an internment camp for German seaman during World War II enjoyed a surprise visit from St. Nicholas (aka Stan Thomas) who read “The Night Before Christmas.” The jolly St. Nick, who travels the world by sleigh each Christmas then led the group in a cappella “Silent Night” in German.

St. Nicholas was first recognized in Germany.

He became the patron of sailors, merchants, bakers, children and students. In Germany, he makes his appearance every Dec. 6 and leaves his gifts in children’s shoes.

The tradition of Christmas has deep roots in Germany.

During the four weeks prior to Christmas, Germans celebrate Advent, a romantic and delightful time of the winter season, which is strongly linked to traditional Christmas markets. Shoppers

and at 7 p.m. and a matinee the 22nd at 2 p.m. Visit spencertheater.com or call 888-818-7872 for tickets.

Before the Nutcracker became a Tchaikovsky ballet, he was the hero of an 1816 story by Berlin’s Ernst Theodor Amadeus (E.T.A.) Hoffman.

The gingerbread house first appeared in the Grimm brothers’ tale of Hänsel and Gretel, then in Humperdinck’s short opera which premiered Dec. 23, 1893.

Gingerbread has quite a history dating back to ancient Egypt. But it was in Nuremberg in 1643 that gingerbread bakers were first allowed to form their own trade guild. They developed export markets, and now, one Nuremberg exporter produces approximately 3 million pieces of gingerbread per day in the months before Christmas, for shipment around the world.

Several custom gingerbread homes are on display in the hotel lobby of the Inn of the Mountain Gods each holiday season.

Another Christmas tradition is the Advent calendar, first printed in Germany in 1908. Small treats are Courtesy photos hidden behind little paper doors for the 24 days until Christmas.

Christmas carols such as “Away in a Manger,” composed find abundant hand-crafted Christmas decorations during this of words by Martin Luther, “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” time including small incense burners, wooden-carved toys a melody by Felix Mendelssohn, and “Still, Still, Still,” are and nativity scenes. Germany’s first Christmas market was German. “O Christmas Tree” (“O Tannenbaum”) was written documented in 1393. There are now thousands of Christmas down in 1799, and “Silent Night” was famously improvised markets throughout Germany and the world.

19 years later, when a church organ broke down. The organBoth gingerbread houses and the Nutcracker came from ist, Franz Gruber, quickly wrote out a song with words by German stories. The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble’s rendition the local curate, Joseph Mohr. The ENMU-Ruidoso Comof the legendary play will be at the Spencer Theater Spencer munity Choir, under the direction of Patrick Robinson, will Theater for the Performing Arts. New costumes, choreoghost a winter concert Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary at raphy and added scenes will keep this holiday tradition a the First Christian Church. The program includes secular and riveting experience for everyone. Shows Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. sacred works, including portions of Vivaldi’s Gloria and Cecil Effinger’s Wood. The finale will be a holiday sing-along of seasonal songs. The concert is free. A “free will” offering will benefit scholarships for the Choir. For more information on the concerts or the Community Choir, please contact ENMU-Ruidoso at 257-2120.

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deer poaching case

ALAMOGORDO – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the apprehension of an individual or individuals believed to have illegally killed four deer and then dumped the carcasses near Alamogordo.

The deer carcasses were found Dec. 1 along Dulce Road in the Boles Acres subdivision south of Alamogordo. Most of the meat and the head of one deer had been removed. Several Walmart bags of deer meat also were found at the site.

The person who found the carcasses reported seeing a maroon Ford F-150 pickup in the area of the dump site.

Anyone with information about this apparent poaching incident or any information about the Ford pickup is urged to call Operation Game Thief toll-free at 1-800432-4263. Callers also may contact Marcelino Peralta, Alamogordo District wildlife officer, at 575-430-4212.

Callers need not identify themselves. If the information leads to an arrest or filing of charges, the caller may be eligible for a $500 reward.

SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish will conduct roadblocks throughout the state during hunting and fishing seasons to collect harvest data and to detect wildlife law violations.

New Mexico hunters are in the field year-round trying for various species that are in season. Fishing is allowed year-round in New Mexico.

At roadblocks, conservation officers also will check for compliance with the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Act and the Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act. Drivers of vehicles hauling wood products will be asked to produce documentation as required by the Forest Conservation Act. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays.

To report a wildlife-law violation, please contact a Department of Game and Fish area office in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Raton, Roswell or Las Cruces, or call the tollfree Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 432-GAME (4263). Callers can remain anonymous and earn rewards for information leading to charges being filed

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Holiday stress and depression

able and families are in much better emotional shape to discuss long term care-related planning. The simple truth is that during a crisis, situations can quickly escalate and cause tension or introduce issues that could have otherwise been avoided.

None of us know what the future holds. However, planning today for an uncertain tomorrow may help preserve family assets, provide options for care, and perhaps most importantly, bring you and your loved ones a sense of security.

Being prepared may mean less work, less stress, less worry and fewer regrets. Talk. Talk now. Because we need to prepare for aging like we prepare for everything else in life. This gift is one that you and your family will appreciate over the years.

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By Rebecca Ponder

Once again, the holiday season is upon us.

Many of us are now focusing on hearth and home by planning more get-togethers with family and friends.

As we’re contemplating gifts for those we hold dear, we may wonder what could make their lives easier or enhance their comfort or well-being. Especially with older family members, we may wonder what we can give them or what we can do to improve their quality of life. The gift is planning should they need long term care and it starts with talking.

There are multiple reasons for the ‘holiday blues.’

Namely: stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and poignancy of losses that are exacerbated by the inability to reconnect with family/friends.

The National Mental Health Association gives us some timely tips on coping with stress and depression during the holidays: 1. Keep expectations manageable. In other words, ‘don’t sweat the small stuff.’ Forget what a ‘perfect’ holiday is ‘supposed’ to be like. Life isn’t like a flossy magazine cover – it’s much more messy, disorganized, and full of unexpected surprises. Instead of focusing on what’s missing this year – list one thing you’re proud of and one thing you’re grateful for each day during the holidays. Put this under your refrigerator magnet as a ‘pick-me-up.’

2. Remember the holiday season does not inoculate you from feeling depressed, sad or lonely. Embrace your feelings as you would your humanity and dispute feelings of shame or guilt that may want to attach to those honest emotions.

3. Stop setting yourself up with notions of the ‘good ol’ days’ as if those days were ideal. Each season is different and needs to be enjoyed in its own way.

4. Do something for someone else. There are many opportunities to volunteer or give to good causes during the holidays. Don’t be overwhelmed by the multiple needs out there – just pick one and do what

It is never too soon and almost always better to have talked and made plans in advance. Talk with your parents and family. Having the right plan in place now can help make sure your loved one has the financial resources to cover the costs while receiving the right quality of care.

It will help them maintain their dignity and provide the flexibility to participate in making choices that impact their care.

It’s important to consider care options while a person is healthy. That’s when the best rates and options are avail-

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you can to help. See if the old adage, “Charity from the heart rings joy” can melodiously ring true for you.

5. Take advantage of all the free activities offered this season such as driving around to see the lights, window shopping without buying, making a snowman with the neighborJames D. Martin hood children, etc.

6. Remember, anything in excess can have adverse effects and increase feelings of depression or anxiety. Watch out for excessive drinking and/or eating … also, watch the pocketbook and don’t overspend.

7. Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new and different way.

8. Spend time with supportive/caring people. Reach out to your friends for encouragement.

Remember, your expectations tend to be self-fulfilling. As once was said, “There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.” Happy interval, everybody!

James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575-257-6283.

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‘50 to 1,’ a film about Mine That Bird, in theaters March 21 From reports

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — “50 to 1,” the new major motion picture about Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, opens in theaters March 21 in New Mexico and will then expand across the country, says producer, director, co-writer and racehorse owner Jim Wilson, Oscar-winning producer of “Dances With Wolves.”

“We decided to open the film in New Mexico because it’s a New Mexico story,” Wilson said. “It’s about a very special group of people and their little racehorse who went up against impossible odds and ended up shocking the entire racing world with a victory like I’ve never seen before.”

The inspiring, underdog film stars Skeet Ulrich (Jericho, “Scream,” “As Good As It Gets”), Christian Kane (Leverage, “Friday Night Lights,” “Secondhand Lions,” “Just Married”), William Devane (24, “The Dark Night Rises,” “Hollow Man”), Todd Lowe (True Blood, “The Princess Diaries,” Gilmore Girls), newcomerMadelyn Deutch and real-life jockey Calvin Borel, who plays himself in the picture.

Wilson and co-writer, co-producer Faith Conroy will join

members of the cast at the film’s world premiere March 19 at the historic KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque.

The film was shot at more than 30 locations in New Mexico – from Santa Fe to Las Cruces – and multiple locations in Kentucky and California, including Sunland Park, Churchill Downs and Santa Anita Park, racetracks where Mine That Bird actually raced.

“We even shot in the real barn and stall where Mine That Bird stayed at Churchill Downs,” Wilson said.

The movie follows a fun-loving group of New Mexico cowboys who go on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby.

The cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s racing elite.

“I had been waiting for a great racehorse story for a very long time,” Wilson said, noting he had read numerous horse racing scripts throughout the years but never found what he was looking for. “But when I watched what unfolded at the 2009 Kentucky Derby, I was stunned. I’ve always been a

fan of true underdog stories, and after meeting the owners, trainer and finally Bird himself, I was hooked. This story had all the cinematic elements you could ask for. It’s been a real adventure and one I am proud to share with the world.”

“This is a feel-good film,” Conroy said. “It’s a real romp, but it’s also a film with a great message of hope for dreamers of the world.”

Mine That Bird was born May 10, 2006, and began racing in 2008 in Canada, winning four of his first six starts. His career slumped after he was purchased by Mark Allen in the fall of 2008, going winless until his monumental upset at the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-to-1 odds.

Mine That Bird continued his run for the Triple Crown that year, finishing second in the Preakness Stakes and third in the Belmont Stakes. He amassed $2,228,637 in earnings throughout his career but never won another race in nine starts after his win at the Kentucky Derby. Mine That Bird was retired from racing in November 2010 and currently lives with his owners at Allen’s Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell.

“His favorite pastime is eating peppermints,” Conroy said.

Community news exchange of New Mexico DECEMBER 6 Sales closing date for noninsurable crops approaching

LORDSBURG —Producers who want to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) need to do so before the sales closing date of Jan. 31, 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and New Mexico’s Farm Service Agency.

NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields/grazing loss, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.

The following crops have a NAP application Jan. 31 closing date: grazing and forage/hay on native and improved grass including alfalfa and mixed forage, cucumbers, pecans and peppers.

The following have a NAP application closing date of Feb. 1: cabbage, carrots, spinach and greens.

“NAP allows producers to protect their investment by purchasing coverage for noninsurable crops,” said FSA Acting State Executive Director Brenda Archuleta. “Natural disasters are an unavoidable part of farming and ranching and FSA programs like NAP help producers recover when they experience a loss.”

For more information on sales closing dates and NAP, contact your local County FSA office.

— Hidalgo County Herald

DECEMBER 5 Man gets three years probation for bomb in portable toilet

SANTA ROSA — An Albuquerque man will serve three years of probation after pleading guilty to charges related to a homemade bomb that destroyed a portable toilet at Conchas Lake and another device found unexploded in Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole.

Todd M. Parey, 43, entered a plea and disposition agreement on Dec. 3 in San Miguel County District Court in Las Vegas, pleading guilty to two felony counts of dangerous use of explosives in exchange for prosecutors dropping related counts of possession of an explosive or incendiary device and criminal damage to property.

The case began on April 1, after wit-

nesses reported hearing an explosion at Conchas State Park and seeing a cloud of smoke rising above the north camping area. A portable toilet had been completely destroyed, with debris scattered over 30 yards from the site of the blast.

Parey reportedly admitted to being responsible, saying he “liked messing around with explosives and did not intend to hurt anyone,” a State Police spokesman said in the initial report.

Parey was arrested and charged with dangerous use of explosives and two other charges. But only after he was in custody and the case was publicized was a second alleged crime discovered.

Three days later, on April 4, The Communicator’s publisher M.E. Sprengelmeyer was swimming at the Blue Hole when he saw a round object resting on a ledge about seven feet underwater, pointed it out to dive shop operator Stella Salazar, and then swam down to retrieve it.

After four months of additional investigation, prosecutors added a second charge of dangerous use of explosives to Parey’s case, related to the Guadalupe County find.

Based on the felony counts, he could have faced up to three years of imprisonment and/or fines of $5,000. Instead, under the plea and disposition agreement, Parey gave up his right to a jury trial, will pay $475 of restitution to the State of New Mexico for the destruction of the toilet at Conchas Lake, and will be placed on probation for three years.

Parey could not be reached for comment on Dec. 4. His defense attorney, William Cooley, did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment.

— Guadalupe County Communicator

ISC approves proposal modifications to divert Gila River water

SILVER CITY — The state Interstate Stream Commission has approved modifications to proposals to divert water from the Gila River.

Seven of 15 projects being evaluated under the Arizona Water Settlements Act underwent revisions. Only three of the proposed initiatives were made available for public review and comment before an ISC meeting on Dec. 3.

Three projects calling for large-scale wa-

ter diversions from the river were approved for modification “without any public review or comment on preliminary engineering analyses,” according to the Silver City-based Gila Conservation Coalition.

“This is nothing new for ISC staff.

Throughout the 10-­year planning process, the staff has consistently tried to limit public participation under the Arizona Water Settlements Act,” said Allyson Siwik, executive director of the coalition.

The Arizona Water Settlements Act of 2004 gave New Mexico the option to divert water from the Gila River, if the state agreed to pay for water from Arizona to replace what is diverted.

The AWSA provided $66 million for community water projects to meet local water needs, and up to $62 million more if New Mexico elects to divert water from the river.

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College basketball UNM at Kansas, 5 p.m.

Dec. 15

Pro football New England at Miami, 10:30 a.m.

New York Jets at Carolina, 1:30 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 16

Pro football Baltimore at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Dec. 17

College basketball NMSU at UNM, 7 p.m.

Sports Results

Dec. 3

Boys basketball Immanuel Christian 54, Mescalero 28 Mountainair 56, Corona 33 Girls basketball Mountainair 59, Corona 43

Dec. 5

Boys basketball Magdalena Tournament Magdalena 71, Carrizozo 53 Girls basketball Magdalena Tournament Carrizozo 48, Alamo Navajo 19

Dec. 6

Boys basketball NMMI 44, Mescalero 11 Magdalena Tournament Carrizozo 78, Alamo Navajo 39 Girls basketball Artesia JV at Mescalero, canceled Robertson at Ruidoso, canceled Magdalena Tournament Magdalena 60, Carrizozo 32

Dec. 7

Boys basketball Capitan at NMMI, canceled Magdalena Tournament Fifth place Carrizozo 71, Reserve 44 Girls basketball Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, canceled Magdalena Tournament Third place Mountainair 40, Carrizozo 35

Dec. 9

Boys basketball Artesia JV 64, Mescalero 51 Capitan at Hondo, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Capitan 42, Hondo 24

Dec. 10

Boys basketball Ruidoso at Artesia, late Corona at Carrizozo, late Girls basketball Corona at Carrizozo, late Tularosa at Mescalero, late

Sports Upcoming To keep up on high school scores, use this QR code or visit www.ruidosofreepress.com Schedule is subject to change

Dec. 12

Boys basketball Vaughn at Carrizozo, 6 p.m.

Sundevil Invitational at Albuquerque Ruidoso vs. Robertson, 3:45 p.m.

Panter Invitational at Lake Arthur Corona vs. Lake Arthur, 8 p.m.

Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft El Paso Cathedral JV vs. Mescalero, 1 p.m.

Artesia JV vs. Capitan, 4 p.m.

Elida Tournament Hondo vs. Melrose, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Vaughn at Carrizozo, 4 p.m.

City of Champions Tournament at Artesia Ruidoso vs. Artesia, 7 p.m.

Panther Invitational at Lake Arthur Corona vs. Quemado, 3:30 p.m.

Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft Mescalero vs. Cliff, 2:30 p.m.

Capitan vs. Lordsburg, 2:30 p.m.

Elida Tournament Hondo vs. Elida, 6 p.m.

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ter we relaxed we played well.

By Todd Fuqua At the end of the third quarter Sports Editor we were up by 32 points.” todd@ruidosofreepress.com By that point, Hood had Coming about a week later changed up the defense from than they had hoped, the RuRUIDOSO WARRIORS press to man, and that’s when idoso girls basketball season the Lady Bears started to catch finally got underway Dec. 3 with up just a bit. a 51-34 victory over Cloudcroft.

“We got out of sync and gave up some points, Ruidoso coach Dean Hood said the score but we needed the practice,” Hood said. “I was belied the Lady Warriors’ slow start.

“We played tight at first,” Hood said. “But af- really pleased with what we did in the first three

quarters. Still, we missed some shots we hope to knock down in the next few weeks.”

Darian Magooshboy led the Lady Warriors with 14 points, while Lia Mosher had 12.

Ruidoso’s game against Robertson Friday was canceled due to snow, as was their road contest at West Las Vegas Saturday.

The Robertson game has been rescheduled for Jan. 20 at 3 p.m.

There’s still no word on when the game against West Las Vegas will be played.

Basketball starts for county rivals

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – Basketball got off to a roaring start for Capitan and Hondo Monday, as the Eagles used some deadly outside shooting to offset the Tigers’ inside game and come away with a 62-54 victory.

The game was the nightcap of a doubleheader that started with the Capitan girls earning a 42-24 victory.

Monday’s doubleheader was a makeup from Thursday, when the two schools were originally supposed to meet. The Capitan boys also had a game at New Mexico Military Institute canceled due to the snow and winter weather, so everyone was itching to get their seasons underway.

Those long delays led to some slow starts by every team, although the Capitan boys started slower than Hondo.

Capitan opened the scoring on a free throw by Kaleb Cleckler, but the Eagles rattled off an 8-2 run to take a lead they would never relinquish.

Hondo did all its damage from outside, pouring in 11 three-pointers in the game, led

Return to form is what Trout needs

Holland. “We played hard on the defensive end, and if we do that, our defense becomes our offense.”

Countering this shooting threat was the 1-2 inside punch of Tiger centers Cleckler and Jake Lamay. The 6-foot-8 Lamay was a force inside, but didn’t really come untracked ––– until the second half, GIRLS Lady Tigers 42, Lady Eagles 24 when he scored a Hondo (0-1) majority of his gameAlyssa Gomez 1 0-1 2, Lauren Gomez 2 0-1 high 24 points. He 4, Joyce Cooper 0 0-0 0, Paulina Ceniceros also came up with 0 0-0 0, Destiny Lackey 1 0-0 2, Melissa Guillen 0 0-0 0, Shania Gutierrez 0 1-2 1, some nifty assists to Valeria Lerma 3 0-0 6, Josephine Prins 3 3-4 Cleckler, who had 18 9. Totals 10 4-8 24. points.

Capitan (1-0) Teyna Montoya 3 0-0 7, Robbie Richardson Capitan was down 1 0-2 2, Maria Villegas 0 0-0 0, Mary Swanby just eight points at son 2 0-0 4, Cheyenne Eldridge 3 1-4 7, the break and threatBryanna Parker 4 0-0 8, Kalyn Hazen 0 0-0 ened to really make a 0, Jaquel Gutierrez 1 0-0 2, Regan Pruett 0 0-0 0, Kymbra Espinosa 4 4-4 12, Alizabeth game of it when they Autrey 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 5-10 42. went on a 6-2 run Hondo 3 5 8 8 – 24 to get within four at Capitan 12 10 8 12 – 42 the start of the third Three-point goals – Cap 1 (Montoya).

Fouled out – None. Rebounds – Hon 33 quarter.

(Prins 7), Cap 64 (Swanson 11, Parker 10).

Hondo settled down Steals – Hon 5 (Prins 2), Cap 10 (Swanson,

Saturday’s WBA welterweight title fight between Austin Trout and Esrilandy Lara was defined by one thing – someone had kidnapped Trout and replaced him with an imposter in the ring.

Trout – coming off his first profesOn sional loss when the he lost the WBA title to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in April – changed Todd Fuqua his approach to the Cuban Lara, a southpaw and technician in the ring like he is.

Instead of standing straight and letting his opponent come to him, Trout went in low and took the offensive. That’s not something he’s used to.

That was evident when Lara landed several more punches and even knocked trout to the match in the 11th round. It all added up to a unanimous decision for Lara and the second straight loss for Trout.

Trainer Louie Burke had stated he’d been working to change Trout from the patient counterpuncher to a prowler – mainly in the wake of his loss to Alvarez, in which he had to make a comeback after hitting the mat in the seventh round.

But that’s not what Trout is, and that’s why he ended up on the wrong side of the judges’ cards on Saturday night.

To me, though, his masquerade went beyond the ring. I read with interest the war of words between Lara and Trout, in which Lara stated Trout would bring “nothing but talk” to the ring, while Trout countered that his opponent lacked the “heart and will” to win.

I’ve been fortunate enough to speak with Trout on a few occasions, and he’s always struck me

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Hondo’s Beto Nores, left, hits the floor chasing after the ball as Capitan’s Ruben Mendoza looks on, Monday, at Capitan.

by Jordan Brady and Beto Nores with three each. Nores had 18 points to lead his team, while Brady put in 13.

“We shot well in spurts, but we guarded well for four quarters,” said Hondo coach Brad

CAPITAN-HONDO SCORES BOYS Eagles 62, Tigers 54 Hondo (1-0) Simon Gonzales 2 0-0 5, Jordan Brady 4 2-2 13, Marcelino Herrera 2 0-2 6, Antonio Vazquez 2 0-0 5, James Chavez 0 0-0 0, Chris Torrez 0 0-0 0, Jesus Guillen 0 0-0 0, Roberto Nores 6 3-6 18, Billy Candelaria 7 0-1 15, Bryce Polido 0 0-0 0, Luis Masias 0 0-0 0, Lalo Lerma 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 5-11 62.

Capitan (0-1) Bobby Hughes 2 0-1 4, Robert Miller 0 0-0 0, David Ellison 0 0-0 0, Jacob Dickinson 0 0-0 0, Jacob Griego 0 0-0 0, Tomas Fields 0 1-3 1, Kaleb Cleckler 8 2-11 18, Jacob Morrow 0 0-0 0, Ruben Mendoza 2 0-0 4, Tracker Bowen 1 0-0 3, Ben Corona 0 0-0 0, Jake Lamay 9 6-8 24. Totals 22 9-23 54.

Hondo 8 16 23 15 – 62 Capitan 5 11 18 20 – 54 Three-point goals – Hon 11 (Brady, Nores 3, Gonzales, Vazquez, Candelaria). Fouled out – None. Rebounds – Hon 25 (Nores 6), Cap 42 (Lamay 15). Steals – Hon 9 (Brady, Gonzales 3), Cap 3 (Bowen 2). Blocks – Hon 1 (Herrera), Cap 2 (Lamay Cleckler). Technical Fouls – Cap (Lamay). Total fouls – Hon 30, Cap 11. Turnovers – Hon 11, Cap 15.

Villegas 3). Blocks – Hon 1 (Gutierrez), Cap 2 (Parker, Eldridge). Technical Fouls – None. Total fouls – Hon 13, Cap 15. Turnovers – Hon 18, Cap 23.

Sports Upcoming Too Girls basketball City of Champions Ruidoso vs. El Paso Bowie/Aztec, TBA Panther Invitational Corona vs. Loving/Lake Arthur, TBA Mountain Top Tournament Mescalero vs. Animas/Tularosa, TBA Capitan vs. Cloudcroft/TBA, TBA Elida Tournament Hondo vs. Bovina/Melrose, TBA Wrestling Ruidoso at Las Cruces Invite, TBA

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in Cloudcroft, TBA Hondo at Elida Tournament, TBA Girls basketball Ruidoso at City of Champions Tournament at Artesia, TBA Corona at Lake Arthur tournament, TBA Capitan, Mescalero at Mountain Top Tournament in Cloudcroft, TBA Hondo at Elida Tournament, TBA Wrestling Ruidoso at Las Cruces Invite, TBA

Dec. 17

Boys basketball Vaughn at Carrizozo, 6 p.m.

Ruidoso at Sandia Prep tournament, TBA Corona at Lake Arthur tournament, TBA Capitan, Mescalero at Mountain Top Tournament

Boys basketball Hondo at NMMI, 7 p.m.

Cloudcroft at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Hondo at NMMI, 5:30 p.m.

Cloudcroft at Carrizozo, 5:30 p.m.

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Warrior seniors shine at Santa Teresa

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso’s wrestling team often contends with something more devastating than anything its athletes might meet on the mat – their own lack of numbers.

Not every weight class is filled, meaning the Warriors generally have to give up a lot of points when wrestling in a dual format. That hurt them at the Santa Teresa dual tournament Saturday, but coach Andy Olive was very enthusiastic for the seniors

tournament host Santa that did wrestle.

Teresa and El Paso schools “Some were injured, one Hanks and Bowie – two 5A didn’t make weight, that’s and one 4A school. why we didn’t fill some RUIDOSO WARRIORS Next up is the Las Cruweight classes,” Olive said. ces Invitational starting this Friday. The “But our seniors did excellent.” two-day event is likely to be the largest Ty Marshall at 138, Cannon Irons at tournament Dona Ana County has ever 170, Cody Barry at 132 and Michael Carpenter at 148 pound were 9-3 as an ag- seen, with teams coming all the way from Arizona to be a part of it. gregate at the tournament, some wrestling Olive is looking forward to it. well above their weight class. Of those “I have high expectations for my seniors nine victories, eight were by pin.

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after that, played strong defense and converted Tiger turnovers into Eagle points to pull away for the victory.

“Little things hurt us, but that’s first game jitters,” said Capitan coach Ben Sanchez. “We’ll come back from it. We just have to work a little more on our defense and turnovers.”

Capitan’s girls also used defense in their victory, but the scoring margin could have been a lot wider of the Lady Tigers had made several open shots.

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Hondo’s Melissa Guillen, foreground, is defended by Maria Villegas of Capitan during the teams’ season-opening game at Capitan on Monday.

percent in that game,” said Capitan girls coach John Devine. “At least our offense was getting us good looks at the basket. That’s something we’ll work to improve on.”

Capitan had an 8-1 lead midway through the first quarter and never looked back. The Lady Tigers held Hondo to single digits in the entire first half, going into the locker room with a 22-8 lead.

Kymbra Espinosa was the only player in double figures, leading Capitan with 12 points. Josephine Prins led Hondo with nine points and seven rebounds.

“We’ll have to defend with these girls a little different than we have in the pass, putting pressure with our guards,” said Holland, who also coaches the girls. “We don’t have the big girl inside anymore, and we’re young.

But the more we get these type of games, the better we’ll get.”

“It was a good first game for us,” Devine said. “It wasn’t a masterpiece, but it was a good first win.”

Santa Teresa,” Olive said. “That says a lot of where we are. We just need to fill out all the weight classes. If we can do that, we should be all right.”

Ruidoso isn’t that far off from getting a body in every class. Olive says that with everyone healthy and making weight, there’s just two classes to fill.

“I’ve got my eyes on a few guys that could step in right away and would do well just base on their speed and instincts,” Olive said. “Our freshman are learning so much, as well.”

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Capitan guard Kymbra Espinosa, right, puts in a layup as Hondo’s Alyssa Gomez defends, Monday, at Capitan.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Carrizozo started the basketball season off with a loss, a loss to one of the better teams in Class 1A on Thursday.

The Grizzlies lost 71-53 to Magdalena in the first round of the Magdalena tournament on Thursday, but were able to turn things around in a big way with a 48-19 victory over Alamo Navajo Friday. They defeated District 4B opponent Reserve 71-44 Saturday to earn fifth place in the tournament.

Carrizozo coach Trampus Pierson said he wasn’t too displeased with his team’s performance on Thursday, they just aren’t quite ready for the basketball court.

“We just got outhustled,” Pierson said. “We’re still in football shape, not basketball shape.”

Pierson’s team was down by just five points at the end of the first quarter and seven points at the half, but the Steers just kept pulling away.

Josh Ventura led the Grizzlies with 19 points, while Lawrey Johnson added 17. Nick Chavez and Dalton Vega had four points each.

By contrast, there were four Grizzlies in double figures against Reserve, an indication of how Carrizozo is getting acclimated to the hardwood.

“We were passing the ball around and everyone was scoring,” Pierson said. “We’ve stepped up our pressure a little bit, and we’ll do more of that because we now have more guys on the bench.”

Carrizozo girls start with victory

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Friday’s basketball score against Alamo Navajo may not have looked like much of a challenge for the Carrizozo girls, but coach George Vega still sees some improvement.

“It was a good game for us to get the season going,” Vega said after the Lady Grizzlies’ 48-19 victory in the first round of the Magdalena tournament.

“We were a little rusty, but everyone’s that way just getting started.”

Carrizozo was up 13-6 after the first quarter, and held the Lady Cougars to just two points in the second frame. From then on, it was just practice.

Sarah Ferguson led the team with 15 points, followed by Kaitlyn Pierson with 13 and Shayna Gallacher with seven.

Magdalena was the Lady Grizzlies’ next test on Friday, and the host team ran away with a 60-32 victory.

Carrizozo scored only two points in the first quarter and were never able to recover.

Pierson led the team

with 14 points, while Gallacher added eight.

Saturday, the Lady Grizzlies again started very slow, outscored by Mountainair 16-3 in the first quarter. This time, however, they started to catch back up before falling 40-35.

“This could have been a win for us, but that first quarter really hurt,” Vega said. “Sarah also fouled out in the third, that didn’t help.”

Carrizozo (1-2) had a day of practice to tune up for Tuesday’s game against Corona, and host Vaughn on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

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as a humble man, not given to the braggadocio so common in prize fighting, just as apt to give thanks to God for his talent as he does to the team working to make him a winner in the ring.

In fact, when I first saw him preparing for this fight about two weeks ago in Ruidoso Downs, the first thing I encountered was his pit bull puppy dog, who leapt on me as soon as I walked in the door.

Trout The dog was just happy to see me, and I had no problem with it, but Trout – in the ring sparring at the time – was telling his dog to get down while landing punches.

“Hey!” <bam>, “Get down! <jab>,

“Bad dog!” <whap>.

After his sparring, and after our interview, we then spent about 20 minutes just talking about our dogs.

Not the kind of conversation you might expect to have with a prize fighter. Then again, Trout’s the only prize fighter I’ve had the chance to talk with.

Here’s hoping Trout can get back on track for another chance at a belt, and here’s hoping he’ll fight with the same style that got him ranked No. 2 in the world for his weight class – no talk, lots of style and grace.

It’s what’s made him successful in the past, why not ride that into the future?

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Lobos burn Bearcats

By Richard Stevens Senior Writer/GoLobos.com ALBUQUERQUE – It was New Mexico impressive – on defense, on offense. In controlling the tempo. In slowing down the Bearcats’ vicious attack of the glass.

In punching their record to 7-1 at the hands of the nolonger-undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats.

The New Mexico Lobos held Cincinnati to 26.7 percent shooting in the first half and 32.3 percent in the second half in pounding out a hard-fought 63-54 nonconference win over Cincinnati Saturday afternoon in The Pit. “I thought that was what we were working for defensively,” said Lobo Coach Craig Neal. “I think that was the way we can guard. We had great tempo.”

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Seniors standings, week 12 of 28 Name Won Lost Marx O Lot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 16 Two Ace’s & a Queen. . . . . . . . . 30½ 17½ BLJ Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28½ 19½ Amigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 21 Golden Oldies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 29 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Marx O Lot? 1,863, Golden Oldies 1.802, Amigos 1,740 Handicap game – Two Ace’s & a Queen 636, BLJ Trio 613 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Hubert Lee 641, Harry Allwein 611, Gene Nitz 589 Men’s handicap game – Larry Caywood 242, Bob McCann 239, Jim Clements 214 Women’s handicap series – Sandi Meek 646, Linda Clements 601 Women’s handicap game – Cindy Sanchez 231, Martha Chavez 198 ––– Tuesday Night Mixed standings, week 13 of 16 Name Won Lost Rhinorose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 8 Sh”Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 Scorgasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 Lane Violators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 Bowl Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 Gypsyhound Outla . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 18 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 2,666, Rhinorose 2,615, Gypsyhound Outla 2,500 Handicap game – Four Feathers 925, Zocca 870, Lane Violators 846 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Hans Dubay 782, Ronnie Wright 720, Eddie Silva 680 Men’s handicap game – Evan Reed 263, Jimmy Mauritsen 257, Tom Rheingans 239 Women’s handicap series – Pam Bernard 687, Honey Foyt 652, Millie Cimmarron 633 Women’s handicap game – Patty Kim 260, Brittany Gibson 242, Samantha McAlister 226 –––

Wednesday Night Mixed standings, week 12 of 32 Name Won Lost Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 Team 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8 Western Auto - Napa 1 . . . . . . . . 12 8 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Western Auto - Napa 2 . . . . . . . . . 8 12 Team 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 14 Team 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 15 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Western Auto - Napa 2,561, Ruidoso Bowl 2,421, Team 10, 2,405 Handicap game – Down’s U-Haul 859, Western Auto - Napa 2 828, Team 6 820 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Jack Kannady 719, Gene Nitz 628, Bob Layher 625 Men’s handicap game – Jim McGarvey 242, A.J. Seidel 242, Ronnie Wright, Mike Mazur 229 Women’s handicap series – Jeremy Swift 656, Sandi Meek 641, Kathy Kiefer, Laura Flynn 621 Women’s handicap game – Toni Bolden 253, Pam Bernard 239, Irene Pawlowski 233 ––– Thursday Night Men’s standings, week 12 of 32 Name Won Lost Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 Buckner Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12½ 7½ Rudoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Western Auto-Napa. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 GSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7½ 12½ Last week’s high scores Stratch series – Down’s U-Haul 2,848, GSV 2,763 Scratch game – Team 4 994, Western Auto -Napa 954 Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 3,228, Buckner Electric 3,073 Handicap game – Good Ole Boys 1,094 Individual scores Scratch series – Weldon Ganaway 674, Virgil Reynolds 650, Jim McGarvey 630 Scratch game – Evan Reed 250, Billy Randolph 234, Billy Weddige 227 Handicap series – Tommie Armstrong 719, Ron Wright 691, Bob Layher 673 Handicap game – Ronnie Wright 254, Jimmy Mauritsen 241, Ron Slaten 240

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Safety first

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com hether you’re a first-timer on the slopes or an old hand, the temptation to dive skis-first onto the slopes with wild abandon is hard to resist.

Resist it, says Fred Pavlovic, manager of the ski patrol at Ski Apache.

“Take time to get acclimated, come up a day early and take it slow,” Pavlovic says.

“Take a walk through Midtown before you come up here.”

Pavlovic knows what he’s talking about, having been part of ski patrols for more than two decades. Altitude sickness is nothing to take lightly, and not something you want to experience while sliding down the side of a mountain with boards attached to your feet.

Ski patrol can get to you pretty quick, regardless of where you are in the ski area, but all skiers are required – by law – to take responsibility for their own safety before ascending.

“To prevent problems, increase your fluid intake, about three to four times more water consumption,” Pavlovic advises.

“Avoid energy and sports drinks. If you drink those, you have to drink twice as much water with that.”

Your diet is just as important, giving you energy without giving you too much fat.

“Avoid the carbs, and limit the fat intake for the first several days,” Pavlovic said.

“High protein foods are best. You don’t have to completely eliminate your carbohydrates, just don’t overdo it.”

If you have medication, make sure you bring it with you to the slopes, particularly if you are an asthma sufferer. Wearing safety gear is a must as well, although no one can force you to choose what to wear on the mountain.

“We can’t make you wear a helmet, but we strongly recommend it,” Pavlovic said.

“They’re available for rent here at the area, or you can buy one from your favorite ski shop.”

There are plenty of firsttime skiers and veterans of the slopes, but both should take the time for a ski lesson before going up.

The reason, Pavlovic says, is preparedness.

“Ski instructors are refreshed every season and constantly being recertified,” Pavlovic said.

“Equipment changes, and conditions might be different on the slopes. Take a lesson to get the latest updates.”

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The easiest thing to remember is to take it easy.

“If you’re up there and you get tired, stop and take a break,” Pavlovic said. “Pace yourself and monitor your physical activity.”

He also recommends all skiers bring a map of the ski area with them.

The maps are available at the base of the mountain, locations throughout Ruidoso, and are even available to download to your smart phone or mobile device.

It’s more than just a way to keep from getting lost on the slopes, it’s a way to contact ski patrol if you get in trouble.

“People can call us directly from the number on the map,” Pavlovic said. “Also, any skier can go to any lift, where they will call ski patrol. Just make sure you have the proper trail number for reference.

Our response time is extremely good.”

Pavlovic is rewarded in more ways than the satisfaction of keeping the slopes safe. He said his favorite part of the day is sweeping the trails of any stragglers as the area closes for the night.

“You’re out there by yourself, it’s nice and quiet and a peaceful time of the day,” Pavlovic said. “Also, if you go to the Apache Bowl boundary or the top of the Gondola run, the view there makes me realize how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.”

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Corona teams drop season openers

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Corona’s basketball season was already rough enough when three games were wiped off the boys and girls schedule with the cancellation of the Vaughn tournament two weeks ago.

It got rougher when they played a pair of games at Mountainair on Dec. 3.

The boys lost 56-33 to the Mountainair JV, while the girls played to a bit more respectable 59-43 loss.

“This was our first game, and there were a lot of mistakes and turnovers,” said Corona boys coach Ronnie Dunsworth. “The kids played hard, but we’re still trying to work out the team chemistry.”

CORONA CARDINALS Bryan Huey was the closest Cardinal to double figures with nine points, followed by Sam Brown with eight and Jaime Morales with seven. As a team, Corona was only 3-for-18 from the foul line.

Corona’s girls were down by just five points at halftime to a much bigger Mountainair squad, but the Lady Mustangs continued to pound their opponent inside to steadily pull away.

“We just ran out of gas,” said Lady Cardinal coach Joseph Erramouspe. “This is a very young team, and Mountainair was bigger

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and pushing us underneath.

Some of the young girls didn’t have experience with that. But they played hard and never quit.”

Both teams are at Carrizozo on Tuesday, then travel to Lake Arthur starting Dec. 12 for the threeday Lake Arthur tournament.

There’s still no word as to whether they might be able to make up any of the games they lost with the cancellation of the Vaughn tournament.

“Trying to make that up will be really hard, and we still don’t have anything nailed down yet,” Dunsworth said. “We need to find an open weekend, and with Christmas Break coming, it will be tough.”

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ENMU-Ruidoso names new Vice President of Student Learning

By Corey Bard

Island of Misfit Toys from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

November Buzzy Bees

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Back row left to right: Lillieann Wilson, Virginia Ruiz, Omari Clemins, Levi Kennedy, Brennen Brashear, Kai Clem, Lesley Guzman, Nickolas Warren and Jonas Barnett. Middle row: Anya Kirkham, Oscar Marmolejo, Cade Holland, Levi Price, Alexandra Gordon, Nicole Montelongo, Reese Treptow and Allysa Greene. Front row: AJ Mitchell, Camila Rodriguez, Marlen Gonzalez, Cristal Romero, Alexis Serna, Jack Wisdom and Alexandra Sidwell.

Laroche intends to continue his

By Lisa Maue work in assessment, especially in the ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education field of retention, while at ENMU-RuDepartment idoso. Most colleges and universities in Pierre Laroche is ENMU-Ruidoso’s New Mexico have experienced declinnew Vice President of Student Learning. ing enrollment and graduation rates.

Laroche begins his position Dec. 10.

Recent changes in state reimbursement Among his duties are developing new shifted funding from the number of stuprograms, working with faculty and dedents enrolling to the number completpartment chairs in revising curriculum ing coursework. As other institutions and promoting student college success are re-writing funding proposals in adthrough advisement and recruiting acvance of this year’s legislative session, tivities for on-campus, online and dual Pierre Laroche ENMU-Ruidoso is actively analyzing credit students. local options and is in the process of Laroche was born in France but has interviewing current and former students in an attempt deep ties to New Mexico. A graduate of Las Cruces to pinpoint possible ways to improve retention.

High School, Laroche continued his higher education Against these challenges, Laroche looks forward at NMSU, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and philosophy and a Master of Arts degree to bringing new ideas to the college. “This position is a great opportunity,” he explains. “I look forward to in English. He is currently finishing his doctorate in working with the faculty and staff to support and conEnglish at NMSU. His major areas of study center on tinue ENMU-Ruidoso’s track record of excellence.” rhetorical theory and assessment. Laroche applied his In his spare time, Laroche enjoys cooking and ridstudies as an instructor of English at El Paso Commuing his Triumph motorcycle. As a newcomer to the nity College and College of St. Francis. His most rearea, Laroche welcomes visitors at work and has an cent positions were at Doña Ana Community College in Las Cruces as professor and department chair in the open door policy for staff, faculty, students and the general public. He may be reached at 575-257-2120.

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Music to their ears: Capitan sends two to All State Band

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com With one student already lined up to take part in the upcoming All State Music Festival, taking place Jan. 11 in Albuquerque, Capitan schools have added two more to that number.

Sophomore Evan Sabo and freshman Adrianna McWillians, both clarinet players, have been tapped to perform in the upcoming concert, said DuWayne Shaver, music instructor for the schools.

Sabo, returning for a second year, will be performing in the first part – the leading players, ranked fourth in the state.

“Last year he was No. 3, so he’s sorta staying right where he was,” Shaver said.

McWilliams will be performing in the second part, taking eighth chair for the performance.

“This was her first time trying out,” he said. “I started both of them as fifth graders, and they’ve been in my band ever since. They’ve both done very well and have always been leaders

in their section. Now they’ve gone to the state level and are doing the same thing there.”

All told, 20 students from across the state will be playing in the small school band division, the most heavily populated category this year, according to the New Mexico Music Educators Association’s website.

The students will be performing four pieces, beginning with “Foundry.” “Rain” is up next, followed by “Epic of Gilgamesh,” movements I, II, V and VI; with “Washington Post March finishing their performance.

That’s going to mean a lot of extra practice for the students, Shaver added. “They had to go buy all the music for the concert that will be in Albuquerque and they’ll spend all their time learning all that music – they’ll test them again and they have a chance to move up in chairs. Evan can move up to first; Adrianna can move up to fifth. They’ll test them on their parts to see who’s the best.”

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Christmas gifts donated to Boys and Girls Ranches of New Mexico

By Dottie MacVeigh

Eta Chapter of New Mexico Alpha Delta Kappa recently held their December meeting at the home of Virginia Tingley in Ruidoso.

The group, consisting of women educators from across Lincoln County, gathered Christmas gifts to be donated to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches located just south of Belen. The Ranches is the State Altruistic Project for New Mexico Alpha Delta Kappa, and Eta chapter has carried out this Christmas gifting program for almost 20 years.

In addition to the Christmas gifts, Eta Chapter members will present a basket of books to the Courtesy photo family of the First Baby Born at Shown in the photo: (across the top, from left to right): Connie Forrest, Darla Lincoln County Medical Center in Lathan, Mecca Aldridge, Cherri Goad, Cathy Jones, Sarah Ball, Donna Sisneros.

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Middle: Eva Clarke, Ruby Johnson, Nellie Ruth Jones, Beth Nosker. Bottom: Linda The group also participates in Field, Dottie MacVeigh and Alicia Annala. the state’s World Understanding Project by donating basic school being Haley Montes from Hondo who honorary organization for women supplies to a school in Belize. Eta is finishing her undergraduate degree educators dedicated to educational Chapter awards an annual scholarwith New Mexico State University. excellence, altruism and world undership of $500 with the current recipient Alpha Delta Kappa is an international standing.

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First Tee program for boys and girls

By Tim Coughlin When the First Tee program was first proposed at our Club, I thought it was tea, not tee. My mind jumped to little girls in fancy dresses sitting around a table with cups and saucers. That is when the spelling difference was quickly brought to my attention. The First Tee is a junior golf program that was brought to our Club by a generous donor. In addition to the skills of golf, it instills nine core values into the members. Those skills include honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

Through an additional grant from the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the PGA, individual donors, Ruidoso Parks & Recreation, and The Links at Sierra Blanca this program has grown even more than first planned. During good weather our First Tee coordinator, Mike Keylon, is able to take our members to The Links. During the winter weather when many golfers put away the clubs, our children continue to practice their

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skills indoors using our gym.

Within our area there are many golf courses available to those that have taken up the game. To many of our children, the costs and availability is out of reach. To us, this is just another experience that we are able to offer our members to help them with their growth and development.

Just think of all the personal skills the children learn from the game. Not only are there the nine core values but basic math skills, and some advanced reasoning taking into to account trajectory and wind patterns.

While at the Club the only limit to participation is based on the amount of equipment we have. When going to The Links, we are limited by the number of seats in our small bus. We hope at some point to not have any barriers and allow everyone who wants to participate.

Monetary and old golf equipment donations are very much appreciated to continue offering this great program to our members.

Contact us at 575-808-8338.

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The Community Foundation of Lincoln County awarded a grant of $400 to the Village of Corona Public Library. The grant will be combined with matching funds to upgrade public computers at the Corona Library. The computers are used by all ages, and the upgrades will be enjoyed by local patrons and persons in neighboring locations. Village clerk, Janet Verna, and library director, Denise Williams, received the award on behalf of the library.

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Dec. 11 through Dec. 17 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11 Pre-school Open House, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Harry Potter invites you to a Hogwarts Holiday. Magician Jamie O’Hara’s interactive magic show begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch in the Great Hall (classroom). Registration absolutely required.

575-258-3704; www.youseemore. com/ruidosopl/. Free.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission.

Must be 21 or older to attend. 575464-7053.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 12 Four Caroling Horns, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 4 - 5 p.m. Christmas music by the Ruidoso Horn Quartet, cookies and hot drinks. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/. Free.

Mark Kashmar, country blues, Café Rio, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Pete, Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m. Allyou-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 13 Christmas Musical Cheer with Lou Ann Ellison, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road. 12 - 1 p.m. Piano, flute and voice entertainment by Lou Ann Ellison.

Cookies and hot drinks served. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/. Free.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m.

Neighborhood Christmas Party, Dreamcatcher Café, 2629 Sudderth Dr., 5:30 - 9 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with live music by Nikki May, a taco bar and the first 50 people will get a swag bag. There will also be and an ugly sweater contest. Hosted by Bicycle Ruidoso and a fundraiser for the Ruidoso Trails coalition. $10 cover charge.

Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry.

Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

“The Plight Before Christmas,” ENMU Annex, White Mountain Drive, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Presented by Lincoln Co. Community Theatre – a funny, and spirited melodrama – the story of Ebeneezer Humbug, Bob Scratchit and the sweet, young Felicity, set in the cow town of El Paso. Puns and bad jokes will make you groan, while actions from our hero will make you cheer. Prior to the play, a selection of Christmas songs will be performed by local musicians such as the ENMU choir, Susan Kolb and Trad Tidwell. Tickets are $10; children under 12 are $5. 575-8080051; www.lcct-nm.com.

Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hosted

by Tradd Tidwell. 575-257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net.

Free.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m.

Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m.

Things to do every day Ruidoso Winter Park Tubing Area, a quarter of a mile west of Hwy 48 on lower Ski Run Road in Alto. Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on designated nights. The tubing experience offers twists, turns, bumps, jumps and bobsled curves. Featuring exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders and super size tubes for 3-10 riders plus a Kidz Korral for the smaller guests. Full snack bar. 575-3367079; www.ruidosowinterpark.com. Kids thru 7 years of age $9; juniors 8-17 $17 reg. rates and $20 holiday; adults 18 and up $20 reg. rates and $25 holiday. All tickets good for 3 hours or until end of the day whichever is shorter. Snow clothing available for rent.

Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race 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.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, Three Redneck Tenors Christmas Spec-tac-yule-ar, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. Starring the singin’ cousins, Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee (real-life Broadway and opera stars) – the same gut-busting trailer park trio to last adorn the Spencer stage in their “Great Adventure.” Plus the Colonel and Edna Mae will also be there, helping to spread Christmas cheer with classic and pop holiday favorites and plenty of deep-fried comedic delight. Pre-performance pot roast buffet, 6 p.m. ($20). 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Performance is $76 and $79.

Trailer Band, Red Dirt Country, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 Holiday Open House, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be on hand to hear children’s Christmas wish lists and give out gift bags. “Keep Ruidoso Downs Beautiful,” a program of the New Mexico Tourism Department, will supply hands-on activities and refreshments. Local children’s choirs will also be performing during the day. The mu-

located on Highway 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack. The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-3784142.

ALBUM: Mid-20th Century Photographs by Carmon Philips of the People and Places of Lincoln County exhibit opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. 575378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Cree Meadows is open to the public and invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without member-

seum’s membership drive is still in progress. Support the Hubbard Museum and receive a 25 percent discount in the newly remodeled and fully stocked gift shop for all current and new members. The drive runs through Dec. 20. 575378-4142.

3rd Annual Ruidoso Public Library Ping Pong Holiday Tournament, Ruidoso Senior Center, Sudderth Dr., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Double elimination Ping Pong Tournament. No entry fee, awards, free refreshments. 575-258-3704. Free.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m.

Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Annual Lincoln County Sheriff Posse’s Cowboy Christmas Ball, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., 6:30 - 11 p.m.

Have dinner and dance the night away with the Yarborough Band.

There will also be a silent auction.

This year’s Ball is in remembrance of Jim Browning who passed away this year. 575-354-0196. Tickets are $40 in advance and can be bought at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. $45 at the door.

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Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.

Christmas tree permits available through Dec. 20. The Lincoln National Forest has Christmas tree permits available for $5 each, one per household, at the Lincoln National Forest Ranger Stations in Carlsbad, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso or the Supervisor’s of�ice in Alamogordo. For more info: Smokey Bear Ranger District of�ice at 575-257-4095 or Sacramento Ranger District of�ice at 575-682-2551; www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lincoln/ home/?cid=stelprdb5336243.

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The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m.

Trailer Band, Red Dirt Country, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 “The Plight Before Christmas,” ENMU Annex, White Mountain Drive, 2 p.m. Presented by Lincoln Co. Community Theatre – a funny, and spirited melodrama – puns and bad jokes will make you groan, while actions from our hero will make you cheer. Prior to the play, a selection of Christmas songs will be performed by local

musicians such as the ENMU choir, Susan Kolb and Trad Tidwell. Tickets are $10; children under 12 are $5. 575-808-0051; www.lcct-nm. com.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

MONDAY DECEMBER 16 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 17 Jesus, Mommy & Me. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/art/learning activities and snack. No fee. 575-258-4191.

Full Moon Gathering & Labyrinth Walk, High Mesa Healing Center, Alto, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the full moon with a drumming circle and labyrinth walk. Bring drums or use drums at the center. Walking a labyrinth is effective for reducing anxiety and producing the relaxation response, which can lower blood pressure and breathing rates and decrease chronic pain. It can also help with conflict resolution, grief and depression. 575-336-7777; www.highmesahealing.com. Free.

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Ruidoso Free Press

December 11, 2013

Cross-eyed

Sometimes eating a little crow today can sure keep you from a lot of heartburn tomorrow. Oh, I am no doctor or dietician, be certain of that.

But as far as relationship issues are concerned, I fancy myself a bit of an expert. Not because I have an official Phil Appel certificate hanging phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org on my wall or some extra characters behind my name. No, my expertise comes from many years of pain caused by selfinflicted wounds. And although I would not recommend pain as the best option, it can be an effective professor for sure.

So let’s get down to “the heart of the matter” as Don Henley would say. Why is the world so mad at each other all the time? Well, frankly, it is because we are all terrified to admit that we are ever wrong.

Reality is that we all make mistakes all the time. But we have a nasty little trait as humans. When someone else points out our faults, we suddenly become lily white, perfect angels that would never, ever do such a thing. Our self-defense system is incredibility strong. It is light years ahead of the infamous Stars Wars Missile Defense system created in the 1980s.

Nothing can penetrate its shields! At the heart of this complex military system lies the two key ingredients to its amazing power, rationalization and self-preservation.

But Jesus, the Word, asks us to turn off our self-defense systems and take a radically different approach to handling ourselves. The Word tells us to “turn the other cheek…” and to stop “thinking more highly of ourselves than we should…” God exhorts us to be lowly and humble, quickly admitting our faults and to seek reconciliation, not rationalization.

Instead of self-preservation at all cost, Jesus teaches us to die to ourselves so that He may live in us and through us. By the wondrous power of the Holy Spirit, we have the ability in us to defeat this vicious enemy called “me.” We really can do what the world will wonder and marvel at. We can respond to criticism with listening ears and a teachable spirit. And when we do, the world will be changed! Enjoy your crow… tastes a little like chicken.

St. Eleanor’s to the Nest:

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As an organization founded by a team of community leaders, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest have a history of deep connections within the community of Lincoln County, but few supporters have spent as many hours contributing to the efforts to end violence in our community as St. Eleanor Catholic Church. Now, the church has announced a program to help pay winter heating bills for the survivors and families who leave the protective embrace of the Nest to set up their new lives.

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But, you are probably not the one to tell the residents of the As I write this column, I say goodbye to the privilege and village how dumb they are. responsibility that I have had for the last 12 years. The editors My words may seem harsh. But if you don’t like the village, and publishers have not given me boundaries or tried to control what I write. I have been blessed to share my thoughts, don’t move here. I guess this has been stuck in my craw for some time. But, now I have said it. I feel better. This is my on religious, political, financial and, mostly, biblical topics, last column, before I move back to Texas. I hate to leave, but with the newspaper-reading public of Lincoln County and my wife and I need to be closer to our children. That is one Ruidoso. problem of aging.

I love this community, its people, climate, and geography.

We will be back for visits. There are so many friends and I I enjoy the challenge of making our citizens think about issues love the pleasant temp’s in the summer. I thank your for twelve that are easy to neglect. I really do not try to provoke, but and a half wonderful years. I thank you for giving birth to the there are things that we need to address and think about.

Like me, people come from Texas, California and other stats J Bar J Country Church. May God bless all of you richly in the days that lie ahead. I thank you for being our home for this to live here. Most of us come to enjoy the climate and culture. period of our lives.

But, some come with the attitude that they want to change Ruidoso to be like the place from which they have come. Some think that those who live here are ignorant hicks, and they will show us how dumb we are and how smart they are.

Most have existed as little fish in a big pond. They come to Ruidoso and think that they are big fish in a little pond.

If you are in this group, let me share with you a word of advice. Live here and enjoy the culture and climate and contrast the differences with your previous home. Don’t try CHURCH SERVICES to make Ruidoso in the image Sunday School 9:45 AM WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM of Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas Sunday Night 6:00 PM Listen or Download FREE or some smaller metropolis Wednesday Night 7:00 PM than those.

The uniqueness of Ruidoso RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH is that somehow, some way, it Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse. resists the changes that people from the “outside” try to bring 126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 about. Ruidoso is Ruidoso. Don’t Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive try to change it. Yes, there are Plenty of Parking! things that need improvement.

Worship Services ANGLICAN 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. 2572081; Dr. Alan 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, 9730560, 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. 3542044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Fr. AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Fr. Mike Williams 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. Mass 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. Sunday. 354-9102. Fr. Mike Williams Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Fr. Mike Williams CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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Resa Mercado, spokeswoman for the church’s Come in From the Cold campaign committee, said the idea to raise money to help cover heating bills evolved during discussion of possible outreach programs to help the community at large.

St. Eleanor’s support of HEAL is well established through the work of the late, beloved Deacon Bob Racicot who was a board member and creative fundraiser for the organization. HEAL’s major annual fundraiser, the Continued on next page

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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, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 3172375 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 EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 258-8594 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 9377383 FULL GOSPEL Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio Full Gospel Church Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721.

6 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays, pastorbev1@ gmail.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 3364147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Alfred Ebel. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Judy Shema, pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in

Capitan. 354-2288 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 AndersonFreeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, 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 The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 257-

8053. Pastor Alex Castillo 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, 3784161. Pastor Chuck Workman, 575-636-3773; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937-4487 SPANISH SERVICES Iglesia del Nazareno Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48.

Marco Sanchez, Pastor. 336-8032

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. Pastor John Marshall 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 ...

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Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 2579265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors 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, 3788108. 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@ruidoso-online.com Open Circle - High Mesa Healing Center, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Call 575-336-7777 for information Pacto Viviente 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m.

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Chaplain Darrell Winter 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

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Deacon Bob Open charity golf tournament, continues in his honor.

“We thought it was appropriate to structure a program that not only would honor our dear friend, Bob, but, more importantly, help the women of HEAL,” Mercado said. “We also decided to choose a specific purpose: direct help to those who leave the program and face the really tough task of resuming their lives.”

The committee conducted private fundraising for the program. In addition, St. Eleanor’s will donate money collected at Masses on Dec 14 and 15. All funds collected by the committee will be turned

over to the HEAL administration, which will be responsible for distribution.

In addition to Mercado, Come in From the Cold committee members are Cindy Buzan, Greg Cory, Leon Kranz and Ned Cantwell.

The Come in From the Cold campaign is important because it amps up the church’s support of HEAL. While the church has a long history of supporting the work done within The Nest, the Come in From the Cold program supports the work of survivors once they have left the safety of the shelter. It is a loving and helpful way to assist with the transition.

Decking the Halls By: Hilary Romig

The congregation of First Christian Church came together the morning of Saturday, Dec. 7 with one goal in mind. Each year, the church chooses a day to decorate their sanctuary, adorning it with lights, trees and more. The tradition was started by the wife of Pastor Vern Edmundson.

The morning began with a sermon to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Following the service, church members of all ages began decorating the building. Each group of people had a certain area of the church they decorate. “We always hang the garland from the top of the stairs,” said Fran and David Adkins. With all of the helping hands the job was done in no time at all. After two hours of decking the halls, the church was adorned with lights and ready for Advent.

Photo courtesy of Hilary Romig

Classifieds 120 LEGAL NOTICES

REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, December 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m. –REC IX, Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include: Review and approval of Annual Audit, Fiscal Budget, Budget Adjustments, IGA’s, Travel and Employment Recommendations. The agenda can be downloaded from our website, rec9nm.org, 72 hours before the meeting. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Mary Reeve at (575) 2572368, if public accommodations are needed.

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Payroll/Personnel Clerk Position for the City of Ruidoso Downs

TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN

Plaintiff, -vGROUP I: ALL AMERICAN ESCROW DIVISION, INC., a suspended California corporation; BRIAN H. CORRAL and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, if any; ALMA E. FERNANDEZ CHONG and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, if any; And EDMUNDO NAUL CORRAL and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, if any; GROUP II: JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 100 and their UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES and ASSIGNS; and GROUP III: ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

No. D-1226-CV-2013-00212 DIV. III NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: EACH AND EVERY DEFENDANT NAMED IN THE CAPTION OF THIS CLAUSE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff has filed the above styled and numbered action in the Twelfth Judicial District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, in which you are named as Defendants. The Plaintiff seeks constructive service of the suit upon you by publication.

The general object of this action is a Compliant to Quiet Title and Foreclosure Lien entered into on August 7, 2013, between Plaintiff and each of you named as Defendants in this cause. Plaintiff ’s lien secures the following described real property: Tract 54, The Ranches of Sonterra, Unit One, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County, New Mexico, May 18, 1994, in Cabinet D, Slide No. 21.

You are further notified that this notice will be published once a week for three consecutive weeks. Unless you enter your appearance, plead or otherwise respond in this cause within thirty (30) days following the third and final publication of this notice, judgement will be entered against you by default and the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief de-

Musical Theatre at Shepherd of the Hills The next Musical Theatre at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will be “Nuncrackers” on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. The musical is the third sequel to the popular Nunsense show. Rue McClanahan reprises her role as Mother Superior in the latest episode of the Nunsense story. This Christmas musical features many new songs and filled with Nunsense humor as well as some of our favorite carols. For more information call weekdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 575-258-4191. The church is located at 1120 Hull Road.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets

Sophie is a very smart Labrador Retriever mix; she is about 3 years old and is very friendly.

She is medium size, and does well indoors.

Sophie is slightly kennel and house trained, and she does great walking on a leash. She is very social with other dogs, male and female and loves to play outside. Sophie’s adoption fee is $50 which includes getting her spayed, current vaccinations, a microchip, and free pet insurance for 30 days.

Marlie is a very beautiful Dilute Calico, she has a short coat, and is a very friendly cat.

She is about 2 years old and is very playful and social with other cats and kittens. Marlie loves to play and hangout in the sun room and enjoy the sun. She likes attention, and to be held. Marlie has been in our facility since July of this year. She had 8 kittens that all got adopted. Marlie’s adoption fee is $40 and it includes getting her spayed, a microchip, current vaccinations, and free pet insurance for 30 days.

See our adoptable pets at 422 Gavilan Canyon Road or check out the rest of our adoptable pets at: www.petango.com/hslc

Call 258-9922 or stop by 1086 Mechem (MTD Media) to place your classified ad. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classified Display is Thursday at 5 p.m.; Deadline for Classified Liners is Friday at noon.

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I’d Go Wireless, your local Verizon Wireless Premium Retail in Ruidoso is now accepting applications for a friendly, outgoing, professional Sales Manager/Customer Sales & Service Rep. Sales experience a plus. Will train. Please inquire in person at 26126 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM.

/s/ Mary Reeve, Executive Director

THE RANCHES OF SONTERRA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a New Mexico nonprofit organization,

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December 11, 2013

Starting pay $15.00 hr. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Complete job description and application at the City of Ruidoso 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346.

Phone 575-378-4422 or Fax 575-378-4586.

Website www.ruidosodowns.us “Drug free Workplace “EEOE. manded in the Complaint.

Plaintiff ’s Attorney: Lee Griffin LEE GRIFFIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 1044 Mechem Drive Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 (575) 258-9404 – Fax (575) 2583172 WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Twelfth Judicial Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on October 30, 2013.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Gloria Lamay DEPUTY CLERK

130 EMPLOYMENT RAMADA INN is hiring for housekeeper and front desk. Apply in person at 26141 Hwy 70.

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT. The town of Carrizozo is seeking applications for a full-time New Mexico Certified Police Officer or eligible to certify by waiver. Salary starts at $16.50hr. plus health insurance and retirement. Complete job description and applications are available at the Town of Carrizozo City Hall, 400 9th St., P.O. Box 247, Carrizozo, NM 88301. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please mail completed applications along with resume to Town of Carrizozo, P.O. Box 828, Carrizozo, NM 88301 Att: Chief Barnett or deliver them to 404 Central St., Carrizozo, NM 88301.

Phone # 575-648-2351 E-mail: carrizozopolice@tularosa.net DOLLAR CAB DRIVERS needed.

Call 575-973-1427 CONDOTEL is accepting applications for full time and part time housekeepers. Must have reliable transportation and willing to work some weekends and holidays. Individuals should be self motivated, manage time well and be able to meet productivity standards. Please apply in person at 1103 Mechem Drive, Monday through Saturday.

MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Office

Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at SC Train gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/ Internet needed! 1-888-926-6073

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED KOKOPELLI CLUB will soon be reopening. We are looking for professional team players that have a positive attitude and are focused on the needs of our members. Positions available include: line cooks, dishwashers, hostess, bartender, servers and a golf professional. Please apply in person at Kokopelli Club, 1200 High Mesa Alto, NM IT SPECIALIST Paid training in the U.S. Navy. $ for school. Medical/ dental, 30 days vacation/yr. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (800) 3549627 ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper to place your ad or log onto www.nmpress.org for more information.

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LOOKING FOR A GOLFING PARTNER male or female 1yr. unlimited golf w/ cart at the Links $1250. Call Don 575354-1229 DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/ month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-315-7043

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3BR/2BA on thREE AcREs. Energy Efficient/Xeriscaped. oversized 2 car garage w/ workshop. Pristine condition. $150,000. MLs111755 4BR/2.5BA on .68 AcREs. 3-car garage heated, sunroom, in-law quarters. $157,000. owner/Agent, owner financing. foR REnt 3BR/2BA 2-car garage with workshop. $1,150 plus deposit.

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Two master suites, den with wet bar. Lots of windows overlooking the golf course.

Lots of storage space, paved drive, easy access to club. Extra room in garage for golf cart. The covered decks are almost a second and third living room! Full golf membership. $369,500 MLS #112689

KENTUCKY-STYLE BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS

This property has a beautiful 360° view!

This barn is built better than a lot of homes in the area. 36.27 +/- acres with well and very usable flat land for most parts. Owner was going to build large home on the hill overlooking the whole mini ranch. MLS #108199

Level paved roads with year-round access lead to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath one-level home. Private owner’s suite. The fenced backyard has two deck areas, hot tub, shed and RV parking. Just steps away from the Links golf course. $269,900 MLS #113637

www.PrudentialLynchRealty.com 225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS HOUSES

323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA (showers only) with knotty pine walls & wood floors. Approx. 1337 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

111 FIR – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx 1168 sq.ft. Pets ok w/owner approval. $800/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30day notice) 962 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1070 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

964 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1011 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

114 LARCH – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1326 sq.ft. $1050/Mo + utilities.

2900 SUDDERTH DRIVE – Large building at the corner of Sudderth & Mechem with many potential uses. Come take a look.

419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft. Come take a look. $500/Mo + utilities.

APARTMENTS

616C MECHEM DRIVE – FURN efficiency/studio apartment. $700/Mo includes utilities. (Available January 1)

CONDOS

406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. $1100/Mo incl. utilities. #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA w/carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities.

108 TURNBERRY LANE – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1254 sq.ft. $1400/ Mo + utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES:

481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with log siding & a great deck. Approx.

1760 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities.

121 W. GRANDVIEW ROAD – UNF 4 BDR, 2 BA. Horse facilities. Approx.

2120 sq.ft. $875/mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice)

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Top of Sunny Slope, 3br 2ba, garage, deck $1250 Nogal 3br 2ba, horses ok! $700 Available Now (part time/full time agents welcomed)

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CAPITAN AREA 2 bedroom 16X60 550mo. and 1 bedroom 12X4 425mo. for rent. References required 575354-5111.

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED UNFURNISHED 3BDRM 2BTH, fireplace, fenced yard, carport, lease required $695 mo, $695 deposit, credit check, Jo Steele Agency 3364700.

HOUSE FOR RENT 1 bdrm, $575 mo., $400 deposit. 575-257-0872

245 TOWNHOUSES/CONDOS FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT all bills paid, Alto Alps Condos. Call Tommy at 575-973-8318.

IMMACULATE 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, fully furnished, newly carpeted, fireplace, water, sewer, and cable included. You pay electric bill. Community swimming pool available. Non-smoking, NO pets. $900.00 monthly, $700.00 deposit.

Champions Run. 575-802-3734.

250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE APX 5 ACRES and apx 600’ on the river, 12 large stalls $695,000. Call Pat (575) 937-7611.

340 FUEL/WOOD 260 APARTMENT RENTALS

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Inspiration Heights Apartment Homes 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms.

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310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015 KOKOPELLI FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale. 512-401-9601

FOR SALE Apple wood

Contact John at 575-686-0416 FIRE WOOD - JUNIPER Get ready for Winter. SPLIT and SEASONED. $250/Cord. Delivered. Call Jon 575973-8048 FIRE WOOD - PINE Get Ready for Winter. SPLIT and SEASONED. U Pick Up. $75/Cord. Call Jon 575-973-8048

630 GENERAL SERVICES REASONABLE HOUSE CLEANING. Call Peg 575-973-8986.

HONDA WALK BEHIND SNOW BLOWER $600. Commercial concrete roof tiles 2 styles $1,500 each.

95’ Nissan Sentra real clean, good body, needs engine and starter - 86’ Subaru GL4 for parts. 354-0468 or 937-7611 NEW TWIN MATTRESSES $125/ ea; couch: $150; recliner: $75; newer Kenmore washing machine: $250; dryer: $75; large area rug: $75. You haul, 443-771-0069.

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