December 4, 2013

Christmas in the Park

POSTAL PATRON U.S. POSTAGE PAID MAILED FROM RUIDOSO, NM 88345 PERMIT NO. 9 PRESORT STANDARD

Schoolhouse Park Thursday, December 5 6 - 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 2013 • W W W . R U I D O S O F R E E P R E S S . C O M • VOL. 5, NO. 48

Tree lighting marks onset of holiday events

What’s

happening December 5

Christmas in the Park

Schoolhouse Park, 6 - 8 p.m.

View the lit trees and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at the Ruidoso Senior Center. Santa will be there plus a Christmas carnival with booths and carnival games.

575-257-5030. Free admission.

December 6

‘The Plight Before Christmas’ presented

by Lincoln County Community Theater

ENMU Annex, White Mountain Drive, Friday, Dec. 6; 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. A funny and spirited melodrama – plus a Christmas songs performed by local musicians.

Tickets are $10; children under 12, $5. 575-808-0051; www. lcct-nm.com.

December 7

Country Christmas Bazaar

Lincoln Country Fairgrounds, Capitan, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Capitan Women’s Club. Booths with handmade crafts and unique gifts, live entertainment and children’s activities. Gingerbread house decorating contest. www.facebook. com/events/431347316975340/.

Free admission.

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The annual Inn of the Mountain Gods Christmas tree lighting ceremony, hosted on the first Sunday following Thanksgiving, is the traditional launchpad for a whirlwind of holiday season events throughout the community.

Children and those young at heart had their photo taken with Santa Claus in the Sierra Blanca Room See HOLIDAY EVENTS, pg. A3

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press

At left, the nearly two-story Christmas tree at the Inn of the Mountain Gods is lit each year just after Thanksgiving; above, last year’s Editor’s Choice Award in the Festival of Lights Parade went to the Capitan H.S. cheerleaders.

Hitting the hardwood

Festival of Lights Parade Through Midtown, beginning at Mechem and Sudderth and continuing to the Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, bringing friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights. 575-2577395; www.ruidosonow.com/ festival-of-lights. Free.

Johnny Cash Night

No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, 7 p.m. Whiskey Bill performing as Johnny Cash and the Whiskey River Band. Johnny Cash look-alike contest with $100 prize and brisket supper. $7.

December 8

Altrusa Annual Christmas Home Tour

1 - 4:30 p.m. Door prize drawing and refreshments. Proceeds go to support LC charities, programs and organizations. www. altrusaruidoso.com. Tickets are $20; purchase in advance at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce or call 575-258-4615.

Lonestar and Diamond Rio at IMG

Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m.

Reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald, the multiplatinum country music quartet will join with six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio and perform a powerhouse of country music’s greatest hits along with some holiday classics. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 575-464-7089; www.innofthemountaingods. com. Tickets start at $25.

December 8

ENMU choir sings Christmas

Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 12 - 1 p.m.

Music, cookies and hot drinks. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/. Free.

50 cents

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Sen. Tom Udall, center, talked with RHS staff and students, from left, Barbara Birdsong, Rocky Cordova, Pauline Staski, Charlene Bigmouth, Louisa Rodriguez and Tyler Treas, not pictured.

No dope: Udall visits RHS

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com New Mexico leads the nation in some areas that aren’t the best to be first in – lately by drug overdoses. What’s worse is that many of the overdoses – about half, by the New Mexico Department of Health’s data – came from the doctor’s office at some point, slightly edging past illegal drug overdoses in 2010. (www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/ handouts/LHHS%20091012%20Michael%20 Landen%20State%20Epidemiologist%20 Prescription%20Drug%20Overdose%20 Deaths%20in%20NM.pdf) All told, about 23 people per 100,000 OD on drugs in New Mexico each year, outstripping Oklahoma’s 21 per 100,000 and readily doubling the national average.

This has to change, said Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), who recently introduced a bill on Nov. 6 to increase accountability and tracking for prescription drugs.

“It’s a long-term battle,” he said. “We need to try to get at the root of the problem and, at the same time, get help for the young people that are addicted. When doctors or other providers give out drugs, it should be done in a very careful way, and I think we’re now starting to see physicians not give out as long or such an extensive amount as they used to give.”

Still, it’s far from complete and will face an uphill challenge of revisions and petitions to his fellow elected officials – that’s why he was in Ruidoso on Monday, visiting with staff, counselors and students at Ruidoso See UDALL, pg. A3

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Bryanna Parker, left, passes the ball over teammate Cheyenne Eldridge during Capitan basketball practice. The Lady Tigers’ season starts this Thursday at home against Hondo.

The boys play in the nightcap. More on pg. B2.

Carrizozo Police Chief refutes allegations

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com On Oct. 18 the self-proclaimed “anti-Christ” visited Carrizozo, but the real mayhem came later, when a town resident chastised the town’s police chief for failing to respond during the regular Nov. 12 meeting.

Allison Waggoner, who opened Alli’s Hair Salon in 2011, said the situation was unacceptable, leaving one officer, Mike Briseno, without backup for about 45 minutes, until “finally backup arrived, and it

was (a Department of Transportation officer) out of Tularosa.

This man was not only a victim of mental illness, but a victim of Carrizozo’s situation – the situation being that we are not doing our best to protect the people in this town.”

Waggoner contended that the fault lay on the shoulders of Police Chief Stephen Barnett, who was not present at the meeting during which Waggoner made her allegations.

“I don’t know where the chief is tonight, but I think he’s on vacation,” she added, later denying she knew that Barnett

would be absent.

“We should have had our chief of police more readily available, as the third officer was off that day,” Waggoner said, further criticizing Barnett for residing in the nearby municipality of Capitan, a drive of approximately 24 minutes from the town.

Trustee Ray Dean inquired as to how Carrizozo’s dispatch system operated, and Waggoner said the dispatches were handled through the Lincoln Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press County Sheriff’s Office, rather Allison Waggoner aired her concerns over than through the Carrizozo Carrizozo Police Chief Stephen Barnett See POLICE CHIEF, pg. A3 during a Nov. 12 town council meeting.

!

IEWS S.B. V

REAL ESTATE TEAM SDC, REALTORS®

(575) 258-5008

(575) 257-5111 ext. 117 307 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM

FEATURED PROPERTY

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS! If you want a huge view of Sierra Blanca this is the home for you! This one level 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has some amazing attributes you’ll love. Beautiful rock fireplace, wood accents throughout, open kitchen, large covered front and back decks, and an oversized 2 car carport. This is the perfect mountain home! $329,900. #113219

Find Ruidoso’s #1 REAL ESTATE TEAM at: www.ruidosorealestate.com

Ruidoso Free Press

A2

December 4, 2013

THREE DAY FORECAST

RADIO UPDATES ON www.mtdradio.com

A L M A N AC

30%

Sunrise Sunset Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip

50%

35° WED 6:51AM 4:55PM 50° 23° 0.00”

THU 6:52AM 4:55PM 50° 23° 0.00”

FRI 6:53AM 4:55PM 50° 23° 0.00”

29° SAT 6:54AM 4:55PM 50° 22° 0.00”

17° SUN 6:54AM 4:55PM 50° 22° 0.00”

MON 6:55AM 4:55PM 49° 22° 0.00”

Community Calendar KRB meet

Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Committee meets Dec. 9 at noon in the Ruidoso Senior Center, located at 501 Sudderth Dr. Items on the agenda include the upcoming Christmas tree recycling event and a schedule of spring activities.

CFRP workshop Workshops assisting those applying for the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program grant will be Friday at 1 and 3 p.m., at the fire operations building of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Ruidoso.

For more information, call Christy Wampler at 575-519-2824.

Arts and crafts sale Mescalero hosts an annual arts and crafts sale Dec. 7-8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on both days at the Mescalero gymnasium.

Vendor entry fee is $30, with no refunds for an 8x10 space Bring your own chairs and tables and state if you need electricity.

Come shop for works rom New Mexico, Arizona and surrounding areas.

Non-perishable boxed or canned food items can also be donated for the local food bank.

For more information, call Florence Melendrez at 973-3739 or Alma Morgan at 937-6322.

Historical Society The monthly board meeting of the Lincoln County Historical Society is Saturday at the Watson House, 715 Calle la Placita (Highway 380) in Lincoln at 10 a.m.

Suggestions for activities in 2014 are welcome.

Following the meeting, visitors are invited to a dutch treat lunch at the Dolan House.

Dei Corps The Dei Corps Disaster Relief Ministry is seeking individuals to fill relief volunteer and rescue specialist positions in Ruidoso.

The organization seeks those to fill positions in business affairs management and office assistance, relief Chaplains and assistant Chaplains, relief specialists and volunteers, and rescue, EMS and security specialists.

Rescue, EMS and security volunteers should call Bill McGeachy at (575)-973-8782. Chaplains and Ministers should call (575)-3541573.

Those wishing to make a financial donation to the Ruidoso Unit can do so through Wells Fargo Bank at 401 Sudderth Dr.

Firewood available For residents in Sun Valley, there will be wood until snowfall. Free, cut firewood and un-cut logs are available at the Sun Valley, La Junta and Little Creek subdivisions north of Ruidoso west of Highway 48, behind the Alto Post Office.

Drive on the Sun Valley and connecting side roads; look for stacked wood next to County roads.

Call Jim Miller for details and/or locations at 575-937-2873.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 575-315-5374.

A L L E RGY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 52° 39° 36°

For more information regarding AA meetings in Lincoln and Otero counties, call 430-9502.

Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Capitan meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 115 Tiger Dr., just one block off of Highway 48. For more information, call Ted at 354-9031. Alcoholics Anonymous of Carrizozo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church Hall.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822.

A bereavement support group meets Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library. All residents of Lincoln County are welcome. For more information, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice/Encompass at 258-0028.

The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at Otero Electric, 507 12th St. in Carrizozo. For more information, call Fran Altieri at 973-0571.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 336-8011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and provid-

TUE 6:56AM 4:55PM 49° 22° 0.00”

For complete 7 DAY FORECASTS for NEW MEXICO & TEXAS including Satellite, Zoom Radar, Allergy Alerts, Video Forecast and more, go to www.ronrobertsweather.com

ing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

A special program is also presented most months, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309.

Firefighters for Christ meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the Mescalero Reformed Church, 336 Wardlaw Dr. in Mescalero. For more information, call 575-682-6200.

The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs.

The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890.

The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come.

Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com.

The Lincoln County Regulators, members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Regis-

Holiday happenings Shop the Village The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and 40-plus chamber members host a Shop the Village contest Dec. 6-8. Shoppers buy a $5 raffle ticket for exclusive discounts at participating members, with a drawing the following week for $300 in cash.

There are several other prizes as well. Tickets can be purchased at the chamber or merchant participants. Need not be present to win.

Christmas In the Park Come view the lit trees and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies as Santa will make an appearance at this year’s Christmas In the Park on Thursday starting at 6 p.m.

There will be a Christmas carnival with organization booths and carnival games. For more information, call Miranda Waldo at 2584343.

ENMU-Ruidoso art The 2013 Fall art exhibit for ENMU-Ruidoso is on display until Dec. 9 at the White Mountain Annex, 201 White Mountain Drive.

The exhibit includes original paintings, drawings, photography, ceramic pottery, clay figures and stained glass. Many items are for sale. For more information, call 973-8490.

Art exhibit The on-going art exhibit through December at the Capitan Public Library is by Cindy Carl, photographer. Jake Wolfhart is also offering classes in yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Wolfhart only as you give $6 in donation.

NO HOURLY FEE!

American Legion Post 11 meets the third Saturday of each month at Wells Fargo Bank in Carrizozo at 9 a.m.

The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting.

The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday at noon and Friday at 5:30 p.m., while the women’s group meets Wednesdays at noon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount at 121 Mescalero Trail.

Computer Specialist I COME TO YOU

• 23 Years Experience • Major/Minor PC/Laptop Repairs • All Work Guaranteed

John Grissom

575.224.2277

$ FLAT RATE 10 SAVES YOU OFF $ MONEY $ COUPON

Dec 9

First Quarter

tration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to participate or watch the action.

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended.

For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse. org or call 575-512-7077.

Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs.

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the ENMU Community Education Annex on White Mountain Drive, the middle building of the three Ruidoso elementary school buildings. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003 or 937-0291.

Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday.

Ruidoso Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club. For more information, call 257-2476.

Ruidoso Evening Lions Club meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 106 S. Overlook.

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212. For more information, call 575-464-7106.

Dec 17

Full Moon

10 8 6 4 2

WED

Dec 25

Last Quarter

THUR

Jan 1

New Moon

Government gatherings Scheduled government meetings

• Ruidoso (Village Hall: 575-258-4343) Village Council: Dec. 10, 3 p.m., Village Hall Lodger’s Tax Committee: Dec. 12, 1 p.m., Village Hall Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Committee: Dec. 9, Ruidoso Senior Center • Ruidoso Downs (City Hall: 575-378-4422) City Council: Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m., City Hall • Capitan (Village Hall: 575-354-2173) Board of Trustees: Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall • Carrizozo (Town Hall: 575-648-2371) Town Council: Dec. 19, 6 p.m., Town Hall Carrizozo Chamber: Dec. 10, noon, ROY’s Women’s Club: Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-354-0111.

Ruidoso Toastmasters meet every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the ENMU Annex, 201 E. White Mountain Dr., next to the elementary school. Ruidoso Toastmasters Club is for those who want to improve their thinking, listening, speaking and leadership skills for that next job, promotion, or just to be more effective. Call 575799-3215 or 832-444-3633 for more information. Free for guests and prospective members. There is a membership fee when you decide to join the club.

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Mount at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575-336-4187.

Sacramento Mountain Village is a network of older adults in Ruidoso and surrounding communities who support independent

living by offering services and activities that keep seniors healthy and happy in their own homes.

Benefits of membership include art and yoga classes, weekly walking and discussion groups, social functions and monthly member breakfasts at K-Bobs, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www. sacmtnvillage.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars LCpl Steven M. Chavez Post 12071 meets on the third Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club “North Forty” Room. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting at 7 p.m. For more information or to join, call Commander Jerry Ligon at 575-808-1114 or Post Adjutant Jerry Grace at 575-973-0007.

Vietnam Veterans of America, PFC Robert G. “Bobby” Montoya Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, call President Vic Currier 575-802-5293.

NOTICE! Call for Lincoln County Artists!

Lincoln County Juried Art Loop is calling for artists earlier this year. Entries are due December 9th, 2013 for the July 4, 5, & 6th, 2014 Art Loop.

Contact Swan at 575-653-4393 for information or pick up application forms at ENMU or the Chamber of Commerce.

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

A3

HOLIDAY EVENTS from pg. A1

and a choir sang traditional holiday carols, all leading up to the tree lighting ceremony. Santa Claus himself made a special trip from the North Pole to officially light Inn of the Mountain Gods’ Christmas tree. The annual gingerbread house contest features more than two dozen artistic offerings on display in the hotel lobby through Christmas.

Christmas at the Park will take place Dec. 5, 6 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Drive The evening is a highly anticipated event complete with sleigh rides, hot cocoa and cookies, music and a visit from Santa Claus for the tree lighting ceremony.

Bonita Park is celebrating a new chapter with the groundbreaking for the Bonita Parks new events center.

The previous center was destroyed by the Little Bear Fire and the staff found Christmas a fitting time to cut the ribbon, serve refreshments near the Morris Center on the grounds of Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center SaturUDALL from pg. A1

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press

Dozens of houses adorn the hotel lobby at the Inn of the Mountain Gods each Christmas holiday season

day at 2 p.m. at the base of Angus Hill, Highway 48 and 37.

The annual 2013 Chamber and Toys for Tots, Festival of Lights Parade is Saturday evening at 6 p.m. and is expected to line the streets of

High School to find out what exactly is actually needed in the bill.

“The thing that you learn is treatment is absolutely key,” Udall said. “Hopefully with the programs you’ll be preventative and out front, but it’s absolutely crucial when you have a young person who’s addicted and has a serious problem, they have to have the treatment Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press facilities in place to get them Sen. Tom Udall talked with Charlene Bigmouth, liaison to well and get them back on the Mescalero Apache Tribe, after the meeting adjourned, the right path – and we don’t seeking tribal-specific avenues to pursue in his bill. have that right now. That’s what this piece of legislation does – movSaying no ing us forward to having that option.”

Saying ‘no’ can be harder than it sounds, In addition to accountability on the particularly for younger students when an provider’s end, Udall’s bill, Increasing the older friend or family member is offering Safety of Prescription Drug Use Act of – when a role model says something’s OK, 2013, also calls for five year grants to be youth tend to trust them. awarded to eligible entities, such as schools That peer pressure can be incredibly hard and health care providers, to train on imto resist, said, Rocky Cordova, president proved patient screening and interventions. of Students Against Destructive Decisions, seconded by Johnson.

Prescribed trouble Both agreed that providing students with RHS Principal Pauline Staski opened the an excuse to resist – whether it’s participaround table with a simple question – what, tion in the school’s athletics program or exactly, is going on with prescription drug being part of an anti-drug group, giving abuse, both in the school and community? students a reason to say no was critical.

“What I see going on around me, is “People need a reason not to do somewhen people take that first pill and experithing,” Cordova said. “Sports and activities ence it, they get a rush – when it goes away give them something to do – they don’t have they try to find some more,” said Tyler Tre- any time to do drugs.” as, a student at the school. “It leads to how Random drug screening also had seen they get addicted. That’s just a life going good results for the school, though the down the drain. Everybody has potential.” budget, once $10,000 per year – paying for Depression, hopelessness – those nega40 random screenings each month, had been tive mental states in particular drove people eliminated from the budget, Johnson said, to numb themselves with drugs, he added. concerned that the cuts would result in more Once people get onto one fix, it often users. escalates, added Barbara Birdsong, RHS “The biggest reason why we did that therapist. “It gets expensive to buy prewas to give them a reason to say no,” he scription pain pills, so they often get turned said. “Use me as a bad guy, use any of the on to heroin, which is cheaper. Then we coaches, whatever – tell them ‘coach is goalso see issues later on in adults, like not ing to kick me off the team, whatever it is, if being able to hold onto jobs.”

I come up positive.’ We’d go months without Heroin leads the pack on overdose anyone testing positive.” deaths, resulting in an average of six to If a youth did turn up positive on the seven per year, per 100,000 people, accord- screenings, that wasn’t necessarily the end. ing to NMDOH. The goal is to keep youth in the programs Overuse isn’t the only misuse of prethat keep them busy – the next step would scription meds either – another problem be counseling to try to find the root of the that comes is the temptation to supply problem, he added. “It takes all of us to save prescription meds to abusers for the easy that kid.” money, said Charlene Bigmouth, RHS’ “We’re doing a lot of school-based awareliaison with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. ness, not only with substance abuse but “Our community is really small –everydomestic violence, bullying – everything,” body knows everybody,” she said, adding said Louisa Rodriguez, social worker for the that addicts had been known to scope out school. the pharmacies and hospitals, waiting for Birdsong added that the school, comthose with injuries to fill a prescription munity and supporting agencies, such as the so they could purchase a few pills. “I was Nest, COPE and others had begun interactsurprised, some of the people I’ve grown ing much more in recent years, which had up with, even those older than me, are adextended the reach of services to those that dicted to that stuff. It’s really easy to get need them. addicted. Somewhere, the drugs need to “What works for our community is that stop.” we have a lot of committed adults that care Bigmouth added that the pharmacies and about our kids and want to help them all,” doctors had been doing better, lowering the Staski said. “We don’t sugarcoat it, we don’t amounts of pain medications prescribed pretend it doesn’t exist.” and more carefully scrutinizing refills.

While admitting there is a problem may Keif Johnson, athletics and activities result in a loss of face for the community or director at RHS, added that he’s had a few district, it was better than sweeping the issue incidents with athletes as well. When the under the rug and letting it fester, she said. pain from a sports injury goes away, selling “We try to define the problem so we can atthose little pills for quick cash can be a seritack it.” ous temptation.

Compared to the rest of the state, Lin“We talk to the parents, ‘you be the one coln County falls below the average with to hand them a pill, don’t give them the 21 overdose deaths per 100,000 people. Rio bottle,’” he said. “It’s amazing what all Arriba County, the highest in the state, averthey’re prescribed. It’s sad – it doesn’t matter ages close to 60, with Sierra County followwhat color it is, if it’s something different, ing at an average of about 35, according to kids will pay money for it.”

NMDOH.

The air in the mountains is thin – your chainsaw needs AmericAn Oxygen

575.378.4752

Midtown with smiling parents, children and anxious pets awaiting more than 35 parade floats.

The theme for the parade is “Winter Wonderland” Attendees are being asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the parade. United States Marines with the Toys for Tots program will collect the toys throughout the parade route for distribution to Lincoln County children. Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Brooks said, “It takes a whole team to make a parade happen and Mirissa Good who works for the Chamber of Commerce did an outstanding job of pulling this year’s Parade together.

Following the parade, many midtown merchants stay open to cater to the joyful crowd of holiday shoppers.

POLICE CHIEF from pg. A1

Police Station.

Barnett, later responding to the allegations through a letter, stated that he debriefed Briseno as soon as he became aware of the incident.

“Based on dispatch logs, debriefings and interviews (all available upon request), the entire incident lasted a total of 25 minutes from the initial call to the subject being in route to (Lincoln County Medical Center),” Barnett wrote, adding that the incident was initially reported to Briseno via cellular phone, rather than 911 dispatch, “which may have hindered possible earlier assistance.”

While Briseno told Barnett that he “felt the assistance took an extended period of time,” he was not injured and only had requested backup so “he wouldn’t hurt the individual forcing him into the police unit.

He did not feel it was a big deal.”

Barnett added that he had commended Briseno for his restraint, recognition of the subject’s mental illness and requesting assistance to minimize injury to all concerned.

Incident narrative

According to Briseno’s report on the incident, the subject had admitted to suffering from schizophrenia and not taking his medication for several days.

“His eyes were wide and unblinking and he was breathing heavily,” Briseno wrote, adding that the subject “agreed to accompany me to the Carrizozo Police Department so I could attempt to contact family members and/or get him medical attention. Because of (the subject’s) agitated state and his unstable condition, I decided to place handcuffs on him for his safety and mine.”

The subject was cooperative up until they reached the patrol car, at which point he “tensed up,” Briseno stated. He “attempted to back up and break loose from my grasp on him. I felt that (the subject) was trying to flee.”

Briseno state he then shoved the subject against his patrol car, at which point the subject began “trying to ‘Mule Kick’ my shins and knees,” at which point Briseno removed his Tazer from the holster and told the subject to stop resisting – a warning which fell on deaf ears and resulted in a “three-second burst” from the Tazer that took the subject to the ground and allowed Briseno to place his knee between the subject’s shoulder blades and prevent him from fleeing.

This was the point at which Briseno called for other officers to assist him, as the self-proclaimed “anti-Christ” began yelling for Briseno to shoot him in the head and uttering profanities. “(The subject) momentarily calmed down, and although no other officers had yet arrived, I made another attempt to get (the subject) into my patrol car,” Briseno stated.

The second attempt proceeded in a similar fashion to the first, culminating in another three-second Tazer burst, at which point Briseno stated he advised dispatch to send officers with leg restraints.

“Dispatcher Russel Wehnau was on scene and attempted to assist me,” Briseno stated. “Wehnau heard me ask for leg restraints and went to the LCSO to retrieve them. Just as Wehnau came back with leg restraints, DOT Officer Ray Merrit Sr. arrived on scene to assist me. We were able to get (the subject’s) legs restrained and got him into the back of my patrol car.”

Due to the subject’s “agitated and combative state,” Briseno elected to personally transport him to LCMC, rather than via ambulance.

Briseno added he later spoke to the subject’s parents, who retained power of attorney over their son and were en route to New Mexico at the time, “and would go to LCMC as soon as they arrived back in the state.”

No criminal charges were filed for the incident.

A4

Opinion letterS to tHe editor

Rebuttal to ‘Rocky rollout’

When it comes to defending Obamacare, Dick Mastin is dancing as fast as he can.

In last week’s Free Press, Mastin sought to divert blame for Obamacare’s woes by blaming Republicans, who apparently are not showing enough enthusiasm for the hapless law. Mastin seems to have forgotten that Republicans and most Americans opposed Obamacare from the beginning and their opposition appears to have been well justified.

I should also point out that Mastin criticized the Republicans for demanding a postponement of Obamacare in October.

Obama and congressional Democrats said

Ruidoso Free Press

“no way,” and then postponed the small business mandate until after next year’s elections without a word from Republicans. So much for standing on principle.

Mastin also asserts that the health care system in the U.S. ranks 30th in the world.

His source: unnamed “health care experts.”

Mastin just does not get it. Obamacare is a disaster and no amount of cheerleading will change that.

William L. Haralson, Alto

Same old talking points

I see where Lincoln County’s resident socialist, Dick Mastin, has had a couple letters to the Editor lately. I didn’t read them.

oP/ed

Nonprofits scrooged by commissioners for lodger’s tax funding with words of Once again, a few brave and daring wisdom. “If we’re going to sit here and local nonprofit organizations walked dog these applications to the gauntlet of Lincoln death over a presentation, County Commissioners then we as commissionwith pleas of fund assisers need to set guidelines tance for their struggling so they know exactly operations. what to bring and don’t There were fewer this feel they’ve been slapped year than last since the in face when they bring word is out that the comforward recommendamission is a meat grinder tions,” Stone said. when it comes to a couple Dallas Draper offered of thousand dollars to compromise following help keep summer music the thrashing given by programs in the park. This Mark Doth. The move year was no exception as Eugene Heathman

by Draper prompted his they retreated from the eugene@ruidosofreepress.com colleagues to finally step commissioners’ “Thunback and pledge support with Powell derdome,” beaten down and bloodied. supporting fund matching guidelines Stray dogs and cats appear more worthy from neighboring municipalities. The of better treatment than the human beeffect of compromise, compassion and ings who stand before the commission’s reason became contagious with hope chamber of fate. that low income residents and small Though provided minimal assistance nonprofits will come forward to interact and belittled about how they need to with their public servants without fear of prepare better presentations, a couple intimidation or embarrassment. of local groups emerged after they were advised in advance to prepare better reWith little doubt, Lincoln County ports and plans for how the funds would constituents are looking forward to havbe used. One commissioner continually ing commission chambers evolve into a demonstrates a disdain for the simple place, where they feel welcome to present requests of local non-profit organization their needs, requests and concerns to their and low-income residents of the county elected officials complete with profesthen gladly fund with high praise, an ‘of- sional guidance and clear expectations. ficial local visitors guide’ from a comOnce again, it’s understood that it is pany based in Carlsbad. not the county’s sole job to “provide” for Both freshman commissioners oflow-income folks and nonprofit organifered a glimmer of hope as Preston zations but it is the commissioner’s duty Stone vehemently objected to people of to lead their constituents, low-income the community being belittled by their ones included, without rubbing their elected public servants after being asked noses in what are generally acceptable to bring forth presentations and requests and humanitarian requests.

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.

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.

Deadline: Email your letters to: The deadline is 3 p.m. the Thursday before publication, but letters may be held eugene@ruidosofreepress.com, or write: until the following week upon the editor’s Letter to the Editor, Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, NM 88345 discretion.

1 0 8 6 M E C H E M • R U I D O S O, N M 8 8 3 4 5 575-258-9922 LO V I N G TO N O F F I C E : 575 - 396 - 0499

W W W. R U I D O S O F R E E P R E S S . C O M W W W. M T D R A D I O . C O M

New Mexico Press Association’s 2013 number one award-winning newspaper in Lincoln County

A property of

Published every Wednesday by the Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345. The circulation of the Ruidoso Free Press exceeds 5,000 printed copies weekly, with almost 4,000 papers delivered via direct mail to homes and post office boxes located exclusively within Lincoln County. More than 1,000 papers are available for purchase at newsstands, stores and hotels throughout Lincoln County. First class subscriptions to the Ruidoso Free Press are available for $80 by calling 575-258-9922. Classifieds, legals, obituaries, wedding announcements, birth announcements and thank-you ads are available by calling the classified department at 575-258-9922. For all advertising opportunities, call 575-258-9922. For submission of all editorial copy, press releases or letters to the editor, please email eugene@ruidosofreepress.com, or call 575-258-9922.

Sandi Aguilar, General Manager • sandi@ruidosofreepress.com Will Rooney, Director of Radio Operations

will@mtdradio.com • 575-937-4413 Eugene Heathman, Managing Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-973-7227 Todd Fuqua, Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-973-0917 Erik LeDuc, Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-937-4015 Sue Hutchison, Features Writer suehutch@valornet.com • 575-973-8244 Amber Price, Radio Coordinator amber@mtdradio.com

Dyan Bowman, Project Coordinator dyan@ruidosofreepress.com

Penny Heggestad, Newspaper Coordinator penny@ruidosofreepress.com

Molly Sheahan, Business Consultant molly@mtdradio.com • 575-937-3472 Dina Garner, Business Consultant dina@mtdradio.com • 575-937-2667 Lori Estrada, Business Consultant lori@mtdradio.com • 575-390-3569 Kathy Kiefer, Graphic Artist kathy@ruidosofreepress.com

Advertising space and copy deadline: Wednesday 3 p.m. prior to publication date.

Member New Mexico Press Association • Member New Mexico Broadcasters Association All advertising copy and artwork, news stories and photographs appearing in the Ruidoso Free Press are copyrighted and may not be reproduced or reprinted without permission of the general manager or editor. Management reserves the right to reject advertising or news copy considered objectionable.

Liability for any error in advertising is limited to the value of the actual space in which the error occurs and will be satisfied by correction in the next issue.

Errors of fact or erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any individual, firm or corporation appearing in this newspaper will be corrected upon being brought to the attention of the general manager or editor.

I’d rather have a crazed Samoan dump a half ton of rotting pig entrails on my front porch than bother with Leftist blather.

However, I bet I can tell you what he said – people like Mastin repeat the same talking points over and over.

He probably sought to defend the horribly botched Obamacare website fiasco.

In doing so, he more than likely tried to blame Republicans for its failure. The ills of the world are always the fault of Republicans and more specifically conservatives to Mastin and his ilk. It would never dawn on them to question the fact that collective policies, as practised from the time of Karl Marx right up to Barack Obama today, have always failed miserably.

Also, I would imagine he sought to disparage the Tea Party as well. Tea Party folks infuriate socialists. They prefer people who are weak-minded losers and are perfectly content to have an all-powerful federal government dictate their lives from the womb to the tomb. Tea Party followers believe the Washington D.C. elites are

December 4, 2013

ignoring the Constitution and taking our country down the road to ruin. Because of that, Mastin probably went on and on in his letters laughing at and running down Tea Party voters.

So, how did I do? Did I nail it or what?

Someone let me know.

Buck Buchanan, Alto

Disregard for children

Pathetically, New Mexico is ranked, by the national Kids Count organization, as our nation’s worst state in which to raise children. Unfortunately, the vast majority of parents weren’t concerned enough about their children to speak for them during our states past legislative sessions.

Unbelievably, my former state senator, Pete Campos (D), and my former state representatives, Dub Williams (R), and Avon Wilson (R), and my current state representative, Nora Espinoza (R), were or are educators who showed or have shown little concern for our children’s lives and Continued on next page

Solution on pg. B6

December 4, 2013

Ruidoso Free Press

My personal best

The year is coming to a ago that most team capclose, and while it seems tains don’t like my attitude impossible, it’s almost very much and think I’m time for New Year’s Resodead wrong. I’m a get-outlutions to be formulated. of-the-way kind of gal and While trying to select quit team sports for good where to better oneself years ago and haven’t might be daunting for looked back. But when it some, I’ve tried to narrow comes to my own goals, mine down to one and only I tend to set them higher one resolution for the past and higher. few years.

I’m no couch potato, My choice for 2013 was just because I can’t stand Sue Hutchison to become a more tolerantteam efforts. I enjoy walksuehutch@valornet.com of-others driver and I ing and can maintain a think I’ve done reasonably pretty brisk pace when I well. I’ve had opportunities galore to cut want. Naturally for me, I like to better my people off and utilize my “defensive” driv- own workouts and try to throw in a new ing skills during this past year; however I hill or mile just to push myself from time think I have chosen (mostly) to behave in to time. Rarely, I take an opportunity to a more easy-going manner while behind walk with friends, but usually give them the wheel. my standard you-set-your-pace, I’ll-setThere may be some who have been my mine speech before a single step is taken. passengers who might disagree.

In this area it’s all about me. If anyone I’ve smiled and utilized a five fingered else doesn’t choose to improve, I feel salute as I’ve passed those who chose to very little compulsion to force another drive slower than I want, and I have, more to change. It’s personal. I keep trying often than not, given other motorists a nod to make myself better, or beat my own when we’re both at a stop sign waiting for time or shave a few movements off some each other to make a move. But when it repetitive task just to keep on top. My atcomes to longer trips and I’m the driver, titude spills over into my everyday routine I tend to pull out all the stops and push as well, and I frequently find myself thinkmyself. Although I believe I don’t have a ing ahead about the fastest trail through competitive bone in my body when anyone a department store or the quickest way to else is concerned, I’m constantly trying finish a boring task. to beat my own records. Especially when I’m truly fanatical about beating my I’m the only one in my car, I find myself own records. setting goals.

So last week, while driving, I took it Last week, on the road to Albuquerupon myself to push every single mile to que’s Sunport, I determined to beat my try and best my personal record. I made it a own record. Even if only by one minute, I point to keep my eyes on the road and not wanted to succeed. After topping my tank my car’s clock, kept my attention on my locally, I hit the road with determination. driving and thought I was going to set a Halfway there, when I was regretting my new Sue-record standard. four afternoon cups of coffee and knew a At the record-checking moment to find bathroom break would be welcome, I grit if I actually shaved a minute or two off my teeth, hunkered down and held forth. my personal best, I looked at the clock. I “There are bathrooms in the airport,” I told would have been willing to take even a few myself, and even while factoring in the seconds better. But with my determination shuttle drive from the long-term parking and deciding to forego the necessary bathlot to the terminal, I put mind over matter room break, and after skipping dinner, I and kept driving. Traffic, road conditions, found I had added more than four minutes safety were (again, mostly) observed, but to my record. I had not even come close to my goal was constantly in the forefront of breaking it. my mind.

My one 2013 resolution thrown out the Never mind the fact that there were window for the moment, I’d failed miserably. other motorists who wanted to take in the Which leads me to ponder that my sights and drive the speed limit. I had a 2014’s resolution might be to try to enjoy goal. I had a mission. I was unwavering. It life’s journey a bit more than being fixated was personal. on breaking yet another Sue-record.

While on the road, I began to think I’m sure all traffic everywhere will be about my obsession for individual bestrelieved. ness. I don’t play team sports for the simple reason that I don’t care if the team Wondering why her auto comes equipped wins. Or if it loses. The words play and with a speedometer which registers 160 game mean one thing for me. I’m thinking mph if it’s illegal to drive that fast, Sue can it’s all about having fun. I learned decades be reached at suehutch1958@gmail.com.

LETTERS, from pg. A4

physical or mental health. Campos and Espinoza are the only ones who introduced any non-appropriation child-protective bills. During Campos’ past 18 years, as a state senator, he has introduced only four child-protective bills. During Espinoza’s past seven years, as a state representative, she has introduced only two child-protective bills. Hesitantly, I included two of Campos’ bills which pertained to nutritional food in our schools.

I need a little help, especially from parents. Over the years I‘ve been unable to get my state legislators to act on the following critical children-issues: Cruel adults can torture and take the lives of innocent babies without the fear of losing their own lives.

New Mexico is one of our nation’s most violent states. Tragically, many of the victims are children.

Some mothers are giving birth to drugaddicted babies who will be mentally disabled for life.

Some of our state’s children, especially those who are prone to diseases, will suffer from cancer, respiratory ailments, etc., due to secondhand, medical-marijuana smoke.

Many of New Mexico’s teens are dying due to drug overdoses.

By the way, my father was a school teacher for more than 30 years. I had a lot of respect for my dad; however, I would

have lost some of that respect if he had gone into politics.

Franklin L. Boren, Tinnie

Humane Society thank you

I wanted to send two big thank you’s – on behalf of all our shelter animals – to the community for their support of the Humane Society of Lincoln County.

Our first-ever Black Friday Blowout Nov. 29 at the Resale Shop was a huge success. This would not have been possible if not for the year-round generosity of everyone. Proceeds from sales make up a substantial part of the Humane Society’s operations budget. It allows us to continue to provide shelter to homeless pets while we seek to find them their “forever” home, and to conduct other important related programs and care.

I also wanted to thank the community for naming our Resale Shop “The Best Thrift/Consignment Shop” in Lincoln County. Please continue to think of us when you have items you no longer need or want.

Everyone benefits from supporting the Humane Society of Lincoln County, but most importantly our animals are the recipients of a second chance. We’re Lincoln County’s Pet Project.

Trish Watson Resale Shop Manager, Ruidoso

Like what you see here?

Check out our award-winning website: RuidosoFreePress.com and Like us on Facebook: ruidoso freepress

A5

Ruidoso Free Press

A6

Business

December 4, 2013

Charitable returns: Hubbard honored Receives Horatio-Alger award for contributions From Staff Reports

R.D. Hubbard

File photo

spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.

Today, through its members, the Association continues to educate our nation’s young people about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them by the promise of the American free-enterprise system. Through its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their own version of the American Dream.

While providing scholarship opportunities, the Association mentors its Scholars and underscores the importance of helping others.

Members work directly to provide promising young people with the support, education and confidence

Altrusa at work Candle Power

Shop LO C A L

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced that Randall Dee Hubbard, chairman and managing director of BIGHORN Golf Club, will be inducted as a Member of this prestigious Association in the spring.

Hubbard joins 11 other outstanding business and civic leaders from across North America in receiving this honor.

A native of Smith Center, Kan., Hubbard was born the youngest of eight children to hardworking parents who owned an icehouse. He frequently worked as a delivery boy during his childhood until the advent of electric refrigerators after World War II ended the era of the icehouse.

Turning his attention to education, Hubbard was an excellent athlete and earned a scholarship to Butler County Community College where he received an associate’s degree.

From there, he was a teacher and a basketball coach until embracing his entrepreneurial spirit in 1959 when he became a glass salesman. Working for Safelite, Hubbard rose to become general manager and ultimately president, a role in which he owned 20 percent of the company.

By 1978, Hubbard was ready to strike out on his own, leaving Safelite and forming AFG Industries, Inc. In just a decade, he built AFG Industries, Inc. into a Fortune 500 company.

Turning his attention to real estate, Hubbard helped to establish Bighorn Development, an exclusive residential development and private golf club in California in 1990. Six years later, Hubbard spearheaded its full acquisition and the acquisition of adjoining land for a second 18-hole golf course.

Hubbard currently serves as chairman and managing director of BIGHORN Golf Club.

“R.D. Hubbard has a story that Horatio Alger, Jr., himself would have written,” said Tony Novelly, president and CEO, Horatio Alger Association and 2000 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “He not only demonstrates abiding strong work ethic but his support for higher education, which was informed by his time as a teacher, is an inspiration. We are deeply pleased to welcome him as a lifetime member, and we look forward to working with him to provide opportunities for deserving students across the country.”

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., fulfills its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams

through higher education.

The Horatio Alger Association supports students through annual undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarships and mentoring programs across the United States and Canada. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $100 million in college scholarships to deserving young people Philanthropically, Hubbard formed the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing and improving educational opportunities for students of all ages.

He also founded the Shoemaker Foundation, named for the legendary jockey Willie Shoemaker, to help raise funds for horsemen suffering from catastrophic accidents or illnesses.

Regarding the Horatio Alger Award, Hubbard commented, “it is a wonderful honor to be inducted into Horatio Alger Association and to be recognized for not only my professional accomplishments but the humble beginnings that shaped my character. I believe in the power of hard work, determination and having passion for what you do in your career. I am proud to become a member of an organization that not only believes in those same principles but helps to instill them in young Americans.”

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. As such, the Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in

needed to realize their aspirations. Hubbard and his cohort will officially be inducted as members during the Association’s annual three-day induction ceremonies, which will take place in Washington, D.C. in April 2014.

In addition to honoring these outstanding leaders, Horatio Alger Association will also recognize its 2014 National Scholarship recipients, providing an opportunity for Scholars and Members to meet and exchange stories of their respective perseverance and success.

The Horatio Alger Association administers one of the largest, privately funded scholarship programs for at-risk students in the United States and Canada. Funding for its scholarships, which annually provides more than $9 million to selected students in need, is wholly supported by private donations from Association Members and friends.

Members of the Association are the select few who have been honored with the Horatio Alger Award. Horatio Alger Award recipients are dedicated community leaders who demonstrate individual initiative and a commitment to excellence as exemplified by remarkable achievements accomplished through honesty, hard work, self-reliance and perseverance over adversity.

All potential Members must have a strong philanthropic commitment and be willing to contribute to the Association’s mission: providing scholarships for highly motivated but economically disadvantaged young people For more information about Horatio Alger Association and a full list of its Class of 2014, please visit http://horatioalger.org/ news_pr_members2014.cfm.

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso Altrusa club is hosting its third annual Lincoln County home tour on Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. as part of their annual fundraising campaign to provide lowcost mammograms and cancer screenings for Lincoln County and Mescalero residents.

Last year’s tour showcased five homes; most of which were in Alto. This year, homes in White Mountain Meadows, Deer Park Valley and the Covenant Farms ‘Castle’ in Nogal will be on tour. Addresses and directions are printed on each ticket.

There will be light refreshments served in the home and a drawing for a beautiful Christmas wreath will be held at the completion of the tour. Tickets may be purchased from any Altrusan or by calling Terri at 2584615. Ticket price are $20. Proceeds from this Altrusa fundraiser will help support the many charites in Lincoln County to which Altrusa contributes.

Altrusa is a worldwide nonprofit organization. Altrusa of Ruidoso was chartered in 1970, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of members whose goal is to improve the quality of life in their community.

Altrusa members work to support literacy and help the community. Some of their projects include Annual Low-Cost Mammograms,the Nest, Lincoln County Food Bank, scholarships for returning students and the Food for Kids Backpack Program.

Visit www.altrusaruidoso.com.

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Back when Mid Town was a seasonal endeavor, before the casinos filled Ruidoso with visitors even during the slower seasons, Sally and Larry Wimbrow smelled an opportunity and opened a little shop in the middle of the village – that was 27 years ago, and it’s still going strong.

Candle Power continues to provide a wide selection of scents, be it in the namesake candles, incense, oils or other items. Though the Wimbrows endeavor to keep their suppliers as local as possible, it’s a balancing act between supporting local businesses – some of which come and go over the years – and providing the best quality products to their customers, she said. “There are no candle makers in town any more, but I do have some from Taos, others from Santa Fe and Albuquerque.”

“We’re here every day too,” she added. “We close Thanksgiving and Christmas, and that’s it.

It’s been kind of rough these last couple of years with the fires, but it’s picking back up. Last

B U S I N E S S buzz HEAL volunteer highlight

Don Ratay has been a long-time supporter of the Nest, filling various roles including as a photographer of HEAL’s Men Against Violence posters, videoguy of the One Billion Rising mob flash dance in Wingfield Park and chairing the agency’s annual golf tournament committee for the Deacon Bob Open. As a retiree of Chevron, Don submitted his volunteer hours to a program called Chevron Humankind for Retirees. As a result, they made a $1,000 charity donation to HEAL in honor of his volunteerism. Thanks for your support, Don!

bon recently during the grand opening of the newest facility in the Lincoln County Medical Complex. The project was fin-

weekend was incredible, and I’m thinking this coming one will be, with the Festival of Lights.”

Part of being one of the longerrunning businesses in town is watching literal generations of visitors come through the village, she said. “What was fun, I had a lot of people that came in and said, ‘my mom used to bring me here when I was a kid, and now I’m back with my kids.’”

Candle Power is located at 2605 Sudderth Drive and may be reached by phone at 575-2579508 or 800-257-9507.

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Sally Wimbrow stands beside the racks of candles, bottled and tapered, that line the walls and halls of Candle Power.

ished on time and under budget. Ruidoso Valley Greeters wished LCMC success and prosperity as the doors opened.

Ribbon cutting at LCMC

Jackie Powell, Chairperson of the Lincoln County Commissioners, and Scott Shafer, vice chairman of LCMC’s Board of Trustees, cut the turquoise rib-

Courtesy photo

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

Solar company doubles plant productivity

By Andrea Holling New Mexico MEP Dennis Grubb will tell you that partnering with the New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) was one of the best business decisions he ever made – not counting the decision to move his solar products business, Solaro Energy, from California to New Mexico.

Within a year of building a production facility in rural New Mexico, the solar industry veteran had doubled productivity at the plant where his company’s solar powered attic fans and electronic skylights are assembled. He had outgrown his original space, requiring the construction of two more buildings.

Grubb, who designed and engineered every Solaro innovation, applauds the business-friendly environment in New Mexico and the training he and his workforce obtained from MEP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping businesses increase profitability and competitiveness by streamlining production to its most efficient essentials. The collaboration began with a phone call from MEP at just the right time – when Grubb realized his company needed to purge the production process of bugs and bottlenecks.

“We realized we needed to improve our efficiency” he said.

MEP uses multiple techniques to help businesses increase profits by standardizing production and administration and eliminating anything that

Ben Byrd honored

by Safari Club for conservation efforts From reports

from MEP will help him reach those ambitious goals.

He plans to look for people with the same mindset and commitment to lean manufacturing as the company grows and hires more Andrea Holling employees.

All new hires will undergo wastes time or resources or training with MEP. doesn’t add value to the fi“We want to Chinanal product. Solaro Energy proof our company – to do sent every employee to things more efficiently,” MEP’s classroom training he said. “We’re able to sessions, and MEP visited the factory to help the com- produce more now with the pany apply those lessons at same number of people.

Better profits mean we can the point of production. pay our people more.”

“We reorganized the MEP is affiliated with whole factory and got rid of practices that were obso- the U.S. Commerce lete or unnecessary,” Grubb Department and exists to help small and midsized said. “Our incidence of quality failure has dropped businesses create and preserve American jobs. to almost zero.”

Some services are offered The company employs at no charge, as most New 20 people now, but Grubb Mexico businesses qualify expects to add jobs every for financial assistance year until his workforce to attend MEP’s training numbers 100 in five years. sessions or receive on-site That’s a real boost to the help applying lean praclocal economy. tices.

“I’m not in this for the For more information money but for the planet,” about New Mexico MEP he said. Solaro’s mission offerings, visit newmexiis to “become the industry comep.org or call 505-262standard and worldwide 0921. source of solar-powered solutions for residential, commercial, manufacturing Finance New Mexico is a public service initiative to and municipal environassist individuals and busiments.”

Grubb is sold on the idea nesses. For more information, visit www.Financethat the lean manufacturNewMexico.org. . ing practices he’s learned

SANTA FE – Ben Byrd, a top conservation officer with the Department of Game and Fish, has been named New Mexico Wildlife Officer of the Year, a prestigious award sponsored by the conservation organization Shikar-Safari Club International.

Byrd recently was promoted to the position of captain of Field Operations.

He oversees the department’s investigative team, the Operation Game Thief program and supervises the revocation, training and recruiting programs.

“Ben is one of the most dedicated and respected officers we have in the departCourtesy photo ment,” said Robert Griego, Ben Byrd displays the plaque he was awarded. colonel of Field Operations.

“He should be recognized not just for his exemplary law enforcerecognized worldwide for its efforts in ment efforts, but also his participation in the protection, enhancement and presgame-management activities.” ervation of wildlife, and has placed Byrd has participated in numerous particular emphasis on endangered and wildlife trapping and relocation projects threatened species through the promotion with turkeys, deer and pronghorn anteof enforcement of conservation laws and lope. He began his 11-year career with regulations. the department as a district officer in Clayton and Capitan.

He was a sergeant in

By Erik LeDuc Alamogordo before his Reporter promotion to captain. erik@ruidosofreepress.com He is now stationed in Sometimes hair is just hair, and sometimes you’re Santa Fe. feeling a bit fancy.

Shikar-Safari Club InWhatever your cut, you can find it at the Fancy Hair ternational was founded Salon, along with manicures, pedicures, waxing and in 1952 by an internaall things stylish, which has been open for a little more tional group of hunters than a year. interested in exchanging For Nancy Figueroa, owning a salon has been her ideas about the sport. dream.

She worked hard, finding time around other Each year, the club jobs to attend cosmetology school in Mexico and put in sponsors an award for seven years in other businesses to refine her skills and the Wildlife Officer of learn what works in business. the Year in all 50 states, “I always liked getting my hair done – the fancy 10 Canadian provinces stuff,” she said. “I decided to keep going and I just did and the territories of it. I can create a lot of different styles, from the superboth nations. easy, five-minute styles to something you’ll spend Shikar-Safari is more time on.”

Still, ‘fancy’ is a relative term – the important part is making sure it’s what the customer wants, she added.

“Something that, to you, means fancy. I really listen to my customers. I have older clientele, middle-aged and

By Erik LeDuc the younger kids from high school and middle school Reporter who like to get really crazy with colors, which I love erik@ruidosofreepress.com doing.”

Brittany and Stacy Cox celebrated another anniThere also are options for those not incline to the versary the day before Thanksgiving – the two year more fanciful styles. Figueroa also offers haircuts for mark for the couple’s business, Rustic Diva’s, fell on men as well as a classic barber on staff. a Wednesday.

The salon is located at 415 Mechem Drive, and “We just celebrated our two-year mark,” Brittany may be reached at 575-973-3946 and is open Monday said, glad to see business picking up this year as visithrough Friday and Saturdays by appointment. tors returned to a fire-free Ruidoso.

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press That means local discounts and free layaway Nancy Figueroa, owner of the Fancy Hair Salon. throughout the year, though all visitors may expect to see some sales throughout the Christmas season, as well as afterwards. Check in regularly, there will be a different sale going each week, she said. The boutique offers a selection of clothing, jewelry and other gifts, but Brittany said where it stands out from the crowd is with the boots – they’re made for walking, but you’re also going to look great while doing it.

“We’re a full range boutique, we offer something for everybody. It’s kind of a cowgirl chic,” she said.

“Our main thing is our hand-embroidered cowgirl boots. They’re from different companies, all handmade, but we carry several different lines – all kind of different styles.”

If a customer can’t necessarily purchase a boot while they’re in the store, or later decide they really do want an item, that’s what the postal services are for, she added. Rustic Diva’s is located at 2600 Sudderth Drive and may be reached by phone at 575-257-6766 or online at www.rusticdivas.com, as well as at facebook.com/rusticdivas

Fancy Hair Salon

Shop L O C A L

Bass Brothers Rustic Diva’s

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com There is a new look and new faces at the former Bass Brothers Roofing location at 925 Sudderth Drive.

Brian and Zach Chavez, owners of Pine Tree Construction recently purchased Bass Brothers Roofing from Stuart and Carolyn Bass. The company has been at that location since 2010 since relocating its headquarters from Tularosa.

‘This is a win, win situation for everyone and our valued customers are left in good hands with the new owners,” Bass said.

Bass Brothers Roofing conveys a reputation of more than 18 years’ experience in residential and commercial roofing to new owners Zach and Brian Chavez.

The Chavez family brings 16 years of construction and roofing experience to the communities in Ruidoso, Lincoln, Chaves and Otero counties, offering same-day or next day bidding guarantees and a 5 year workmanship warranty.

Bass Brothers current customer warranties transferred with the sale. The Chavez family has a history of development in Ruidoso and employs approximately 25 roofers and contractors.

Since leaving Ruidoso briefly to work the restoration left in the wake of Hurricane Ike, Brian Chavez yearned to return to Ruidoso. “I essentially followed in my dad’s footsteps. As much as I wanted to try other things, construction is what I am best at,” said Chavez. Chavez took over his father’s company and modified it into what it is now.

Pine Tree will continue to perform all aspects of roofing and gutter application in addition to what Chavez describes as ‘curb appeal features for homes and businesses.

Pine Tree retains the former Bass Brothers telephone number 575-258-1000 and will remain at 925 Sudderth.

A7

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Brittany Cox stands beside her hand-tailored, embroidered cowgirl boots.

A8

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

Health Connecting New Mexicans in rural areas with telemedicine Funding builds upon legislation signed by Gov. Martinez to require coverage of telemedicine in group health plans

15% off the daily special!

Dec. 9: Unsightly Vein Therapy Dec. 10: Radiesse Dec. 11: Tripollar Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Dec. 12: Photofacials/Laser Skin Resurfacing Dec. 13: Laser Hair Removal SATURDAY Dec. 14: Teeth Whitening/ Obagi Skin Care Dec. 16: Belotero Dec. 17: Pellet BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Dec. 18: Latisse Dec. 19: Jane Iredale Mineral Make Up Dec. 20: SmartLipo Laser Liposuction Dec. 23: All Injectables/Obagi Skin Care Our Saturday hours are from 10am to 2pm.

This Christmas, give the gift that gives back Re-think the season of giving.

For the month of December, if you buy a gift certificate of $50.00 or more, you will receive a FREE Obagi Blue Radiance Peel for yourself. The Obagi Blue Radiance Peel offers a unique blend of acids to provide a gentle but effective peel. The results are tighter, smoother, brighterlooking skin immediately after one treatment!

S AV E $ 1 0 0

overseen by the Department SANTA FE — Governor of Health, and the funding Susana Martinez proposed would have to be approved $600,000 in grant funding to by the New Mexico Legislaexpand the use of telemediture when it meets in Janucine services to connect New ary.

Mexicans in rural areas with the health care practitioners This proposal builds upon they need. legislation signed by Gov. “For many in our rural arMartinez earlier this year reeas, particular those suffering quiring group health insurance from chronic, complicated or plans to cover telemedicine. rare illnesses, treatment can The governor’s proposal Gov. Susana Martinez require long trips to urban is the latest in a series of inicenters to see specialists or other physitiatives aimed at bolstering New Mexico’s cians. This often poses a tremendous finan- health care workforce. These proposals cial burden on these patients, and can make include: it much more difficult for New Mexicans to • Investing $1.5 million in expanding get the treatment they need and deserve,” New Mexico’s health care workforce by Martinez said. “Telemedicine can help us providing financial aid in education to overcome these challenges, connecting aspiring health care professionals who patients or their rural practitioners eleccommit to serving in rural and undertronically with specialists and practitioners served areas, in other parts of the state. By significantly • Establishing a common nursing curexpanding our investment in telemedicine, riculum across the state and facilitating we can help New Mexicans get the health new partnerships between universities care they need, closer to home.” and local colleges to offer bachelor’s Telemedicine services can be used to degrees in nursing at more New Mexico connect patients directly with providers in schools, another location, or more commonly, to • Streamlining licensure for nurses reloconnect a primary care physician or nurse cating to New Mexico, practitioner in a rural area with a physician or specialist in another city. Under Gov. • Highlighting New Mexico’s comMartinez’ proposal, provider organizations petitiveness for Nurse Practitioners and will apply for this new state funding, proactively recruiting more Nurse Practitioposing unique and innovative plans to better ners to rural areas, connect certain physicians or other pro• Expanding New Mexico’s nurse eduviders with patients in rural areas of New cator program to allow for practicing Mexico to address health care needs that nurses to more easily become nurse cannot be addressed with local resources. educators at a New Mexico higher eduCutting-edge efforts such as Project cation institution, and, ECHO at the University of New Mexico • Implementing a statewide training and School of Medicine serve as examples voluntary certification program for comof the importance and effectiveness of munity health workers. telemedicine, and are already improving “Together, these initiatives will help us health care outcomes in rural and underserved areas. Innovative health care efforts better coordinate care for each individual such as these include using telemedicine to patient in New Mexico and significantly better treat and monitor chronic conditions grow the size of our health care workforce,” Martinez said. “With the changes and new like diabetes and heart disease, or helping demands we’re facing, we must respond by rural practitioners deliver more preventarecruiting and retaining more primary care tive screenings in hard-to-reach areas, or providing more practical and cost-effective practitioners – of all types – so that we can ways for rural practitioners to connect with meet our state’s health care needs.” more physicians and specialists. Improving access to medical knowledge and resources in rural and underserved areas will help more New Mexico families access quality health care.

Specifically, this funding is intended to help organizations purchase and install the technology infrastructure and equipment needed to utilize telemedicine.

The program will be

‘Tis the season to be jolly!

The staff at Fusion Medical Spa is merry and bright and excited to offer the 12 Days of Christmas special! Each day, a specific treatment or product will be available for a 15% discount!

Call today to schedule an appointment!

Start the New Year Off with a NEW YOU!

At Fusion Medical Spa, Save $100 on the HCG WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM from December 27th until January 31st. Plan on scheduling a consultation for the HCG Weight Loss Program starting the middle of December to get your Lab Work completed.

After the consultation and Lab Work are completed, you can do your HCG Intake and start shedding unwanted pounds with the New Year!

Offer Expires: JANUARY 31, 2014. Must present coupon.

Merry Christmas from

Dr. Stephen Rath, MD, DABA is the owner and medical director of Fusion Medical Spa.

575.257.4SPA (4772) • Toll free 1.855.257.4SPA 1900 Sudderth at River Crossing

www.FusionMedicalSpa.net

December 4, 2013

Festival of Lights ‘Shop The Village’ The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce our “Shop The Village.” This shopping spree will be Dec. 6 - 8 and is exclusive to those who purchase a $5 raffle ticket. The Chamber will have a drawing of those shoppers and will give away $300 cash to the winner in addition to other prizes. Raffle tickets are on sale now at the Chamber and will be available at other locations later this week.

“Thanks to all for helping us promote shop the village. We believe that we can grow this into an enormous event,”said Executive Director Becky Brooks .

Ruidoso Free Press

A9

Hubbard Museum Holiday Open House

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press

This event opens to the public Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be on hand to hear children’s Christmas wish lists and give out gift bags of goodies.

“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 Museum’s Membership Drive is still in progress. Support the Hubbard Museum and receive 25 percent discount in the newly remodeled and fully-stocked gift shop for all current and new members. This drive runs through Dec. 20.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142 for information.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs.

Literacy Night at Nob Hill Dec. 4 By: Hilary Romig

Come join the fun Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Nob Hill. At 5:30 p.m. their literacy night will begin.

The Nob Hill literacy evening has something for the whole family including a book fair, cupcake decorating and story time. Stop by.

Ruidoso Free Press

A10

December 4, 2013

Ski Apache prepared for holidays

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Ski Apache is back for the year, and it turns out more people were skipping the daytime turkey feast to get on the slopes than were out over the weekend.

Thursday saw the biggest crowd for the resort’s opening days; tapering off as people presumably recovered from their tryptophan-induced nap attacks.

The resort remains only partially open, with lifts to Easy Street, Lower Deep Freeze and Bunny in operation as snowmaking continues on the mountain – temperature, humidity and weather permitting, Capitan will be the next to open, followed by other areas on the mountain.

That might be sooner rather than later, as the National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow chances for Lincoln County from Wednesday through Friday, with temperatures dropping from a high of 52 degrees on Wednesday to a chilly weekend with an expected 38 degrees on Friday.

Still, with fewer runs open, lift tickets are more affordable, costing only $36 until more runs open up. The new gondola, the

Apache Arrow, also is running, but don’t bother taking your skis or snowboard just yet – it’s only open for sightseeing at this point, though as the mountain opens up and the Christmas season really gets underway, it will be ferrying a maximum of eight passengers in eight minutes to the top, where a new snack bar has been constructed, expected to open for the holiday season to serve hungry visitors taking the blue and black rated runs from the top.

The Ski and Ride Academy also has been spruced up this year and is nearly fully staffed, with close to 60 instructors for both skiers and snowboarders. Alpine riders still outnumber boarders, but the ratio is much closer this year. Beginner lessons include a one-day lift ticket, though more advanced classes and private lessons are separate. Ticket and pricing information may be found at www.skiapache.com.

Upcoming events

Ski Apache is planning to launch its winter events with the annual Dummy Gelunde and Torchlight Parade on Dec. 21, celebrating the winter solstice in style.

The gelunde sends mannequins, geared

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Snowboard instructor Sean “Panda” Bailey helps his students strap in, ensuring their gear is set right for the lesson.

up as skiers, snowboarders or sledders, downhill and over a jump, with the winner awarded based on creativity, jump distance and destructibility – this is a one-shot deal.

Entries must be made by 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the Special Services window, with the event starting at 3 p.m. A new rule to this season is that the dummy must be maneuverable by a three-person team, ef-

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Left, Peter Canpagnolo grabs for his board as he catches air.

Above and right, liftlines to Bunny, Easy Street and Lower Deep Freeze were busy – Capitan is on the way.

Right, a skier flies down east Easy Street, kicking up a trail of powder.

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Above, Emily and Ruthie Black unload from Chair 5 on Friday, practicing for steeper slopes later on in the season.

Below, from left, Tahari Kaydahzinne, Alex Kaydahzinne and BJ Smith relax on the plaza between runs.

fectively capping the largest entries. Entry fees are $25 per team.

The Torchlight Parade will kick off around 6 p.m. with fireworks as a line of skiers and snowboarders snake their way down the Capitan slope bearing flares.

Posole and other snacks, along with drink specials at the bar will complement the event.

Sports on the radio

Sports

Brought to you by

Dec. 4 College basketball UNM at NMSU, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 Pro football Houston at Jacksonville, 6 p.m.

Dec. 7 College basketball Cincinnati at UNM, 2 p.m.

Dec. 8 Pro football Atlanta at Green Bay, 10:30 a.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 1:45 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 Pro football Dallas at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Sports Results

Nov. 26

Boys basketball Goddard 50, Ruidoso 33

Nov. 29 Football Class 3A semifinal Silver 41, Ruidoso 28

Dec. 3 Boys basketball Mescalero at Immanuel Christian, late Corona at Mountainair, late Girls basketball Corona at Mountainair, 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. 5 Boys basketball Capitan at Hondo, 7 p.m.

Magdalena Tournament Carrizozo vs. Magdalena, 2:30 p.m.

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

Magdalena Tournament Carrizozo vs. Alamo Navajo, 4 p.m.

Dec. 6 Boys basketball Mescalero at NMMI, 5:30 p.m.

Carrizozo at Magdalena Tourney, TBA Girls basketball Artesia JV at Mescalero, 5:30 p.m.

Robertson at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Carrizozo at Magdalena Tourney, TBA

Dec. 7 Boys basketball Capitan at NMMI, 3 p.m.

Carrizozo at Magdalena Tourney, TBA Girls basketball West Las Vegas at Ruidoso, 6 p.m.

Carrizozo at Magdalena Tourney, TBA Wrestling Ruidoso at Santa Teresa, 2 p.m.

Dec. 9 Boys basketball Artesia JV at Mescalero, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 Boys basketball Ruidoso at Artesia, 7 p.m.

Corona at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Corona at Carrizozo, 5:30 p.m.

Tularosa at Mescalero, 6:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL:

• SPORTS • EDUCATION • ENTERTAINMENT • RELIGION • CLASSIFIEDS

B1

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 2013 • W W W. R U I D O S O F R E E P R E S S . CO M • VOL. 5, NO. 48

Outside shooting can’t stave off Warrior loss

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com When Ruidoso started its basketball game against Goddard on Nov. 26 – their third game against a Roswell team in this young season – it looked very much like their contest against the Roswell Coyotes.

Goddard scored the first 12 points of the game before the Warriors got on the board with a three-pointer

by Anfernee Rocha with 4:13 left.

Ruidoso trailed 14-6 by the time the frame ended.

But the Warriors kept shooting from the outside and got to within two points in the second quarter before Goddard’s superior speed and pressure earned them a 50-33 victory.

“We still have room to grow and get better,” said Ruidoso coach Dennis Davis. “But I think we played pretty well tonight. We were consistently in the game even thought they casued some turnovers early with their pressure.”

Ruidoso (1-2) might have been able to take the lead if they’d had a full team. The Warriors are still without some from the football team, and players like Isaac Gilliland and Adam Ramos were either sick or hurt.

Ramos’ three-point shooting, in particular, could have come in handy.

The only points the Warriors seemed to be getting were from the outside, as Rocha and Justin Platta combined for five treys and 15 points.

See SHOOTING pg. B3

Second time not a charm

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Ruidoso guard Rylan Vega, left, dishes off a pass as Goddard’s Gavin Hess guards during Tuesday’s game at Ruidoso High School.

Ruidoso falls to Silver in semis

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It’s a trend that has played itself out repeatedly this year – a football team that loses in the regular season turns around and wins in the playoffs.

It happened last weekend when Las Vegas Robertson shocked the state with a win over St. Michael’s, and it happened Friday when Silver handed Ruidoso a 41-28 loss in the Class 3A State Semifinals at W.D. Horton Stadium.

Ruidoso (8-3) had defeated the Colts earlier in the year, winning by a field goal and sealing the victory on an interception by Parker Johnson.

This time, Silver (10-3) decided they weren’t going to let that happen again, using a solid running game to control the tempo and hold onto the ball as long as possible.

The real story was the Colts’ ability to convert on third and fourth down, always finding a way to get a first down or score when it looked they were about to give the ball up.

“Missed tackles hurt, when we have them

ColtS 41, WarriorS 28 Silver Ruidoso

0 0

14 7 20 – 41 7 7 14 – 28 Second Quarter Sil – Jeremiah Burke 15 pass from Derek Salas (Burke kick), 8:34 Rui – Travis Mosher 49 pass from Cade Patterson (Mosher kick), 2:05 Sil – Gabe Morales 28 pass from Derek Salas (Burke kick), 0:07 Third Quarter Rui – Parker Johnson 8 run (Mosher kick), 8:04 Sil – Burke 20 pass from Salas (Burke kick), 3:11 Fourth Quarter Sil – Shane Perry 12 run (kick blocked), 9:52 Sil – Albert Domiguez 35 interception return (Burke kick), 9:45 Rui – Johnson 4 run (Mosher kick), 9:13 Sil – Salas 1 run (Burke kick), 2:41 Rui – David Dankert 11 pass from Patterson (Mosher kick), 2:16 ––– Team statistics Sil Rui First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 16 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-327 23-127 Passing yards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 252 Att-comp-int . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-11-0 18-11-3 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 379 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0 3-31.7 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 0-0 Penalties-yards . . . . . . . . . . . 12-110 5-35 Time of possession . . . . . . . . 33:27 14:33 ––– Rushing: Sil – Franky Castillo 23-142, Derek Salas 24119, D.J. Bleich 8-38, Shane Perry 5-28. Rui – Cisco Mayville 9-61, Parker Johnson 10-56, Jordan Wright 2-6, Travis Mosher 1-4, Robert Totman 1-0.

Passing: Sil – Salas 18-11-0, 164. Rui – Patterson 1811-3, 252.

Receiving: Sil – Gabe Morales 3-62, Jeremiah Burke 3-47, Albert Dominguez 2-36, DJ Bleich 1-17, Alex Holguin 2-14. Rui – Mosher 3-169, Mayville 2-45, Johnson 3-27, David Dankert 1-11, Hayden Frierson 2-8.

in the backfield,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson.

“We had some miscues, but we have to execute. That’s how you play the game.”

Silver converted seven times on third down and three times on fourth down in the game, holding onto the ball for 19 more minutes than the Warriors.

At first, it didn’t seem those statistics would matter, as neither team could score in the first quarter. It wasn’t until Jeremiah Burke caught a 15-yard pass from Derek Salas – on fourthand-goal – that the Colts took the first lead with 8:25 left in the half.

The score stayed 7-0 Silver until 2:05 left, when Mosher caught the first of three passes in the game for 49 yards and a score to even things up at 7-all.

Mosher may have only caught three passes, but he racked up an impressive 169 yards in those three plays. The last two came near the end of the game when Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press the Warriors were trying Ruidoso receiver Parker Johnson, left, hurdles over Silto score as many points ver’s Gabe Morales, Friday, at W.D. Horton Stadium. It was as they could in a short a spectacular play, but illegal in New Mexico high school period of time. football, and Johnson was flagged for a personal foul.

That, however, didn’t they had to give the Colts the ball back after become critical until the end of the game. each score, and Silver milked the clock each Silver was able to take a 14-7 lead just time it touched the pigskin. before the end of the half – on 3rd-and-13 There were times that it looked like the – when Salas connected with Gabe MoWarriors might be able to pull out a victory rales from 28 yards out, but the Warriors with a spectacular defensive stop, but each marched into the endzone to start the second half just 30 seconds in to tie it up.

See SECOND pg. B3 That was the closest Ruidoso got to a lead, as Silver scored the next three times.

The play that really broke the Warriors’ back was an interception by Albert Dominguez, which he ran back untouched 35 yards to put the Colts up 34-14.

Ruidoso’s passing efficiency Brought to you by got going after that. Both the scores the got near the end of the game – a four-yard run by Jonson and an 11-yard pass from Cade Dillon Trapp Patterson to David Dankert – Capitan football were set up by long receptions by This was actually for last week, but someone forgot to change Mosher, who averaged more than the text. Trapp had 80 yards on 50 yards a reception in the game. just three catches in last week’s Ruidoso scored 14 points in Class 1A state championship, just four plays near the end of accounting for all but seven of the Tigers’ yards in the air. the game. The only problem was,

We Make It Simple.

2005 Hyundai Tucson 4WD

9,00000

$ STK #1772

B SECTION INSIDE:

300 HWY 70 • Ruidoso, NM • 575.257.4081

Sierra blancA

m o t o r s

1.800.626.6867 • sierrablancamotors.com

CHEVROLET · BUICK · CADILLAC · DODGE · CHRYSLER · JEEP • NEW & USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS and SUVs

Ruidoso Free Press

B2

December 4, 2013

Experience, talent could carry Tigers far Defense the key

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com As far as Capitan boys basketball coach Ben Sanchez is concerned, this is the Tigers’ year.

“We’re looking pretty good right now with quite a group of seniors coming back,” Sanchez said.

“The team is a better match with each other as well this year.”

Capitan boasts eight seniors with a wealth of experience, including 6-foot-8 center Jake Lamay, Bobby Hughes, Ruben Mendoza, Jacob Griego, Thomas Fields, Kaleb Cleckler, Tracker Bowen and Ben Corona.

With their combination of height inside and speed at the guard positions, the Tigers will present a huge defensive problem for a lot of teams. They also have the option of playing differently depending on who they’re facing.

“Some teams we’ll run with, some we’ll just step back and score when we’re

ready,” Sanchez said.

Two of the teams the Tigers will face pressure from are Hondo – their season opener this Thursday – and Class 1A champion Cliff at the Mountain Top Tournament.

Don’t forget about District 7-1A opponent Hagerman – the team that lost to Cliff in the state championship last season and beat the Tigers all five times the two faced each other.

Hagerman’s sweep came a year after Capitan did the same to the Bobcats. The Tigers are hoping to return the favor this season.

“We want to finish first in district and make it into the playoffs where we need to be,” Sanchez said. “We just don’t want to be swept again.”

Besides what’s on the floor, Sanchez has a lot of experience – like half a century’s worth – in “new” assistant Marv Sanders.

Sanders – who is the third-winningest coach in New Mexico high school basketball – coached the

Capitan High School 2013 boys basketball Date Opponent Site Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hondo Home Dec. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NMMI Away Dec. 12-14. . .Mountain Top Tourney Cloudcroft Dec. 19-21. . . . Mescalero Tourney Mescalero Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hondo Away Jan. 9-11 . . . . Smokey Bear Tourney Capitan Jan. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Away Jan. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NMMI Home Jan. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Home Feb. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero* Home Feb. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Cloudcroft* Away Feb. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero* Away Feb. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . Hagerman* Home Feb. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Cloudcroft* Home Feb. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Hagerman* Away *District 7-1A

Time 7 p.m.

3 p.m.

TBA TBA 7 p.m.

TBA 7 p.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

for Capitan girls

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

Thomas Fields, left, and Bobby Hughes are part of a large contingent of seniors ready to make their mark on the basketball court when Capitan opens its season this Thursday against Hondo.

team in 2011 and helmed the girls team before that.

He’s taken a season off for health reasons, but is ready to lend a hand this year.

Sanchez is beyond grateful for the wisdom Sanders brings to the team.

“It’s great to have him on the bench with me,” Sanchez said. “I’ve learned so much in the last few weeks. It’s already made

me a better coach.”

Capitan wants to improve on its 18-8 record from last season and get deeper than the state quarterfinals, and Sanchez believes this is the team to do it.

“We’ve got a great schedule, and a great team to play it,” Sanchez said.

“I feel real confident about this season.”

Capitan High School 2013 girls basketball Date Opponent Site Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hondo Home Dec. 12-14. .Mountain Top Tourney Cloudcroft Dec. 19-21. . . .Mescalero Tourney Mescalero Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hondo Away Jan. 9-11 . . . Smokey Bear Tourney Capitan Jan. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Away Jan. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dexter Home Jan. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Home Jan. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dexter Away Feb. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero* Home Feb. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . Cloudcroft* Away Feb. 11 . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero* Away Feb. 14 . . . . . . . . . . Hagerman* Home Feb. 18 . . . . . . . . . . Cloudcroft* Home Feb. 21 . . . . . . . . . . Hagerman* Away *District 7-1A

Time 5:30 p.m.

TBA TBA 5:30 p.m.

TBA 5:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Unexpected losses challenge Hondo

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Capitan girls are in a rebuilding basketball season, make no mistake. At least they’ve got a familiar leader helping them rebuild.

After going 5-17 and winless in District 7-1A last season, the Lady Tigers have turned to coach John Devine, the man who led Capitan to a first round of state two seasons ago.

It’s a vastly different team he takes over this year, with a lot of youth but experience in key positions.

“This has been a great group of girls, real attentive and fun to be around,” Devine said. “It’s been real easy to come back.”

Devine never really left, and two seniors on the team – Teyna Montoya and Kymbra Espinosa – played significant roles as sophomores under his tutelage in the 2011-2012 season.

There are girls who have added experience that Devine will rely on, such as Robbie Lee Richardson, Jacquel Gutierrez and Cheyenne Eldridge.

Capitan won’t be able to rely on size inside, so Devine will look to strong guard play from Montoya and Espinosa to drive the offense from the outside.

“We’ll be smaller and have some quickness,” Devine said. “We’ll look different in terms of our offensive approach, but on defense, I’d like to get back to where we were.”

Where Capitan had been was a relentless defensive pressure that would cause turnovers and create offensive opportunities for the Lady Tigers. Devine said Capitan may not be all the way back to form, but he’s determined that anyone who plays his team will be put through the wringer.

“We want them to remember when they play us, that we defended them for the entire game,” Devine said.

“I’m hoping it will be an exciting season.”

District 7-1A could be a wide-open proposition this season. Mescalero is young, Cloudcroft and Hagerman may be the favorites to duke it out for a district title.

“I honestly don’t know what to expect,” Devine said.

“I’ll be a lot smarter after the Cloudcroft tournament, when I’ll see Mescalero and Cloudcroft there. Right now, we’re just trying to get back to where we are competing every night.”

Prucencio to graduation in addition to

By Todd Fuqua Herrera’s shooting ability.

Sports Editor “We’re younger than ever on the todd@ruidosofreepress.com court,” Holland said. “I had to pull up After last basketball season, it a few eighth graders just to make nine seemed there wasn’t much that could HONDO EAGLES players on the roster.” stop Hondo’s basketball teams. rose, Hagerman, Fort Sumner, Dora Hondo’s main competition in The Eagles won their first-ever district is Corona, another team that’s state basketball championship, earn- and Friona, Texas. They’ll also play Capitan twice in the regular schedule, been altered by graduation. ing the Class B title with a deciFort Sumner once, and New Mexico “We might give our district fits and sive victory over Wagon Mound.

Military Institute twice before starting try to win a few near the end,” HolThe girls fell in the semifinals to Erik LeDuc District 3B play. land said. “We’ll need some kids to eventual champion Elida, but had Regan Pruett, left, passes to a teammate while guard“It’s a fantastic pre-district schedstep up and get better throughout the ed by Kymbra Espinosa during basketball practice at a number of young players that ule,” Holland said. “We’re trying to year, try to sneak up on someone.”

Capitan High School. would likely contribute in upcoming make it tougher on them.” seasons.

The girls were 18-13 last season, Expectations never seem to turn and lost a pair of very strong playinto reality, as both the Hondo boys ers in Selena Chavez and Montana and girls teams lost some key players that coach Brad Holland had been relying on for some Hondo High School strength and stability.

2013 boys basketball Date Opponent Site Time Juziah Ortiz – Hondo’s lone Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitan Away 7 p.m. big man who turned in a stellar Dec. 12-14. . . . . . Elida Tourney Elida TBA performance against Grady Dec. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . NMMI Away 7 p.m. in the state semifinals – and Dec. 19-21. . . .Mescalero Tourney Mescalero TBA Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitan Home 7 p.m. sophomore Savannah Herrera Jan. 9-11 . . . Smokey Bear Tourney Capitan TBA have both moved away.

Jan. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMMI Home 7 p.m.

The boys – hoping to least Jan. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero Home 7 p.m. repeat their championship seaJan. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Away 7 p.m.

Jan. 28 . . . . . . . . . .Lake Arthur* Away 5 p.m. son – might not be as affected Jan. 31 . . . . . . Gateway Christian* Home 7 p.m.

by Ortiz’ absence, although Feb. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vaughn* Away 7 p.m.

Holland would have like to Feb. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Logan Home 3:30 p.m. have the option inside.

Feb. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . .Corona* Away 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 . . . . . . . . . .Lake Arthur* Home 7 p.m.

“Losing him can hurt, we Feb. 18 . . . . . . Gateway Christian* Away 7 p.m. probably wouldn’t have got past Feb. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .Vaughn* Home 7 p.m.

Grady without him.”

Feb. 21 . . . . . . . . . .Fort Sumner Away 7 p.m.

Players that are coming Feb. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .Corona* Home 7 p.m. *District 3B back are James Chaves, Edwin Name Won Lost RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Prudencio, Beto Nores, Billy Rhinorose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4 Tuesday Seniors standings, week 11 of 28 Candelaria, Brady Jordan and Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 Name Won Lost Marcaleno Herrera. Freshman Sh”Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 BLJ Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27½ 16½ Hondo High School Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8 Amigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 17 Antonio Vazquez steps into his 2013 girls basketball Scorgasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 8 Marx O Lot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27 17 older brother Adrian’s shoes as Date Opponent Site Time Bowl Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Two Ace’s & a Queen. . . . . . . . . 26½ 17½ Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitan Away 5:30 p.m. the team’s guard, joined by felLane Violators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Golden Oldies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 27 Dec. 12-14. . . . . . Elida Tourney Elida TBA low freshman Simon Gonzales.

Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 13 Dec. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . NMMI Away 5:30 p.m.

Gypsyhound Outla . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 18 Last week’s high scores That’s a lot of talent and Dec. 19-21. . . .Mescalero Tourney Mescalero TBA Handicap series – Golden Oldies 2,028, Amigos experience, and the Eagles will Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitan Home 5:30 p.m.

Last week’s high scores 1,912 Jan. 9-11 . . . Smokey Bear Tourney Capitan TBA need it with the schedule they Handicap series – Rhinorose 2,722, Four Feathers Handicap game – BLJ Trio 663, Two Ace’s & a Jan. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMMI Home 5:30 p.m. have.

2,495, Scorgasm 2,478 Queen 625 Jan. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Mescalero Home 5:30 p.m.

Handicap game – Ruidoso Bowl 910, Zocca 867, Individual scores “We still have to play some Jan. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Carrizozo Away 5:30 p.m.

Lane Violators 852 Men’s handicap series – Hubert Lee 732, Joe good teams and they will play Jan. 28 . . . . . . . . . .Lake Arthur* Away 5 p.m.

Individual scores Shafer 694, Harry Allwein 629 Jan. 31 . . . . . . Gateway Christian* Home 5 p.m. their best against us,” Holland Men’s handicap series – Tom Douglas 765, Hans Men’s handicap game – Jim Clements 250, RichFeb. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vaughn* Away 5 p.m. said. “It’s way too early to tell Dubay 668, Alan Kirgan 655 ard Gipson 244, Gene Nitz 224 Feb. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . .Corona* Away 5 p.m. what will happen later.”

Men’s handicap game – Eddie Silva 273, Mike Women’s handicap series – Linda Clements 635, Feb. 13 . . . . . . . . . .Lake Arthur* Home 5 p.m.

Barnes 239, Mike Kim 238 Sandi Meek 578 The Eagles are forgoing Feb. 18 . . . . . . Gateway Christian* Away 5 p.m.

Women’s handicap series – Pam Bernard 707, Women’s handicap game – Martha Chavez 214, Feb. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .Vaughn* Home 5 p.m. the Lake Arthur tournament Samantha McAlister 648, Brittany Gibson 611 Cindy Sanchez 198 Feb. 21 . . . . . . . . . .Fort Sumner Away 5:30 p.m. and traveling to Elida instead, Women’s handicap game – Gracie Rheingans ––– Feb. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .Corona* Home 5 p.m. where they have the possibil262, Shannon Silva 231, Gloria Wheeler 230 Tuesday Night Mixed standings, week 12 of 16 *District 3B ity of facing teams like Mel-

Bowling

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

B3

Return to the mat for Ruidoso Warrior grapplers

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso’s wrestling team may be still on the recovery from some “down” years, but new coach Andy Olive is very excited at what some of his athletes might be able to achieve this season.

“Wrestling is one of the hardest thing you can do, and after you do that, everything else in life is easier,” Olive said.

Ruidoso starts the year at the Santa Teresa tournament this weekend, where they’ll likely face wrestlers from schools like Las Cruces, Mayfield and Gadsden, as well as several from El Paso – big schools with wellestablished programs.

That doesn’t phase the Warriors.

“The guys are ready to get out there on the mat in a David and Goliath situation,” Olive said. “They can’t wait.”

Olive comes to Ruidoso from the Dallas metroplex, where he spent his last two years in high school

as a wrestler – primarily to improve his performance on the football team.

He later attended college in Lubbock, and is now a special education teacher at RHS. When he found out about the wrestling vacancy, he jumped at the chance.

He’s pinned – pardon the wrestling pun – his hopes on a group of seven wrestlers that could bring glory to the school – Joey and Ty Marshall, Michael Carpenter, Cannon Irons, Elijah Blue, Cody Berry and Jalen Duffy.

Duffy has experience with Tae-Kwan-Do, but has never wrestled before. Olive said that hasn’t mattered much, as he himself had experience with Jujitsu before starting his wrestling career.

“When it comes to any kind of martial arts training or self defense, the mentality is there,” Olive said.

“Everyone knows it’s hard work, and you have to make weight if you’re going to compete in anything. The nutrition and training is all the same.

Ruidoso High School 2013 wrestling Date Opponent Site Dec. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Teresa Dual Santa Teresa Dec. 13-14. . . . . . . . . .Las Cruces Invite Las Cruces Dec. 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deming Invite Deming Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miyamura Quad Gallup Jan. 17-18 . . . . . . . . .Bowie Tournament El Paso Jan. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . Sierra Blanca Classic Home Jan. 31-Feb. 1. . . . . . .Robertson Invite Las Vegas Feb. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell, Goddard Tri Home Feb. 14 . . . . . . . . . District 3-1A/3A tourney TBA

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Warrior wrestler Cody Marshall goes through a conditioning drill during practice at Ruidoso High School on Monday.

“Jaylen already has that mentality, so now it’s just about learning the technique.”

New Mexico is a wrestling-poor state when it comes to Class 3A, which is why the Warriors are in a district with such far-flung opponents as Silver and Cobre – both consistently top competitors at the state level.

Olive just wants to compete well at the district level, but if Ruidoso can do that, why not do well at state?

SHOOTING from pg. B1

That was almost half of Ruidoso’s total points.

“They were spreading out their defense and pressuring us, and that’s what they were giving up,” Davis said of the three-pointers. “I think we played pretty well tonight.”

Goddard (1-0) countered with a pressure defense that created shots in transition. The Rockets weren’t afraid to drive to the basket and get shots inside.

Josh Wagner led the game with 23 points for Goddard, followed by teammate Trent Johnson’s 15. Platta was the only Warrior to come close to double figures with nine points.

It’s now a long layoff for Ruidoso, as they won’t hit the hardwood competitively again until a road contest at Artesia on Dec. 10. Davis says the time off from games will be a help.

“This will be good for us, those guys wore themselves out,” Davis said. “Hopefully, a couple of weeks will give our guys a chance to get better, and gives us some time to get the football guys back as part of the team.”

roCKetS 50, WarriorS 33

Goddard (1-0) Gavin Hess 0 0-0 0, Josh Wagner 7 8-8 23, Colton Perry 1 0-0 2, Noah Waide 0 0-0 0, Manny Chavarria 3 0-0 6, Trent Johnson 7 1-2 15, Derek Najar 0 2-2 2, Call Villareal 1 0-0 2, Sergio Alvidrez 0 0-0 0, Rhet Maxey 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 11-12 50.

Ruidoso (1-2) Rylen Vega 0 0-0 0, James Thomas 1 0-0 2, Branden Atchley 0 0-0 0, Anferfee Rocha 3 0-0 6, Jesse Valdez 1 1-1 3, Luis Marquez 3 1-1 7, Tristan Yazzi 0 0-0 0, Justin Platta 3 0-0 9, Blaine Maldonado 1 0-0 2, David Perez 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 2-2 33.

Goddard 14 17 9 10 – 50 Ruidoso 6 11 9 7 – 33 Three-point goals – God 1 (Wagner). Rui 5 (Platta 3, Rocha 2) Fouled out – None. Total fouls – God 8, Rui 10. Turnovers – God 17, Rui 15.

SECOND from pg. B1

time Salas seemed tackled, he’d break free for yards to keep the drive alive and kill any chance Ruidoso had at a victory.

Salas ended up with 119 yards on 24 carries, bested only by teammate Franky Castillo’s 142 yards on 23 carries.

The season may have ended in the semifinals for Ruidoso – again, with a loss to Silver – but coach Johnson was filled with pride for his team and pointed to a bright future.

“The kids have done everything we’ve asked of them all year long,” Johnson said. “I’m so proud of all of them. The seniors, I hope they learn life lessons that this game isn’t all there is.

“Building the program is about the kids working hard,” Johnson said. “This junior class is salty. We’ll lose a lot on the offensive line, but we’ll return some very good players and see what we have to do to keep improving in the future.”

“We probably do have one of the toughest districts in 3A, and I can see why not set our sights for state,” Olive said. “But a lot of people don’t have high expectations from us because all we’ve been through and having to give up our middle school program.

“I want to show that we are a force to be reckoned with,” he added. “The guys are excited to prove people wrong. I see that every day in practice.”

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Ruidoso running back Cisco Mayville, left, drags Silver defender Shane Perry for some yards, Friday, in the Class 3A semifinals at W.D. Horton Stadium.

The Ruidoso football team

Not a player, but the entire team.

Congratulations to the Ruidoso Warriors for an exciting season and fantastic victories, and here’s to a future of bigger and better things on the Ruidoso gridiron.

The LOBO howl

Williams hits 28 in Win Over San Diego

By Richard Stevens Senior Writer/GoLobos.com ALBUQUERQUE – There was a Kendall WilliamsAlex Kirk party going on in The Pit and Cameron Bairstow decided to join it. For a while, it didn’t look like any other Lobo wanted to join in For sure, the 6-foot-9 Australian was a welcomed guest – by the Lobos.

Bairstow muscled for 12 second-half points and that addition to the sizzling games of Williams and Kirk was too much for the San Diego Toreros to handle in a 73-66 Pit loss Saturday.

“I really don’t want anybody else to shoot those shots,” said Coach Craig Neal of his big three shouldering the offensive load in clutch situations.

The Toreros stepped into The Pit game and they played well – at times. But when Williams (28), Kirk (21) and Bairstow (16) combine for 65 points – you are in trouble.

Time 2 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA 8 a.m.

8 a.m.

8 a.m.

4 p.m.

TBA

Sports shots Hondo schools earn highest honor

With the advent of another possible championship basketball season, and in the wake of another secondplace finish by its football team – Hondo Valley High School has earned the highest honor from the New Mexico Activities Association.

Hondo won the Athletic Director’s Cup Award for its success in sports and activities, based on achievements in district and state competitions – including activities such as FFA and Folklorico dancing.

Beyond the actual accomplishments on the field or in the arena, the award is focused on the sportsmanship and character of the students, teachers and coaches at the school.

This isn’t the first time Hondo has been so honored, having finished second in the running to Elida for Class B in 2012.

All-star awards

Hondo’s six man state runner-up football team garnered numerous awards for District 2 and all-state, including Player of the Year Beto Nores and Coach of the Year Brandon Devine.

Nores was named to both the All-District First Team offense and defense, as were Billy Candeleria and James Chavez.

Lalo Lerma and Marcelino Herrera were also First Team offensive members, while Edwin Prucendio and Rudolfo Gomez were named to the defense.

The PAT team of Omar Lerma, Jake Devine, Lalo Lerma, Juan Chacon, Chavez and Prudencio were named to the special team, while Chacon was also named as kicker overall and Candelaria mentioned as kick returner.

Nores and Devine repeated their spots as player and coach of the year for All-State, as selected by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association.

Nores, Chavez and Lalo Lerma were all named to the First Team offense, while Chavez, Nores and Candelaria were on First Team defense.

The PAT team again made it to the special team, with Antonio Vazquez named as the kicker.

B4

Education

By Corey Bard

In the spirit of the holidays and Christmas – throughout the entire month of December – Ruidoso Public Library is offering Amnesty Month. Bring back books, CDs, DVDs that are overdue – does not matter how long you have had the item and we will waive the fines.

Many of you have had your accounts blocked and were unable to use the library because we had charged you the replacement cost of an item. Bring back the item and we will welcome you back to the library and restore your borrowing privileges.

Merry Christmas.

I recently watched “Woody Guthrie at 100 Live at the Kennedy Center” a new CD/DVD set giving tribute to Woody Guthrie.

More than a dozen artists play classic Woody Guthrie songs about America. Some of them lesser known artists, but I am sure you recognize: Roseanne Cash, Lucinda Williams, Judy Collins, Ani DeFranco, Donovan, Jackson Browne and John Mellencamp.

There are a couple of great bluegrass songs with guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass. Actor Jeff Daniels reads “This Is Our Country Here” and “I Hate a Song.” All the performers conclude the concert with “This Train Is Bound for Glory” and “This Land is Your Land.”

Woody Guthrie is an American legend. I remember from a film of his life that he once worked for the WPA during the Depression and wrote 30 songs in 30 days for a pay check. Some of the songs dealt with the Columbia River,

Bonneville Dam and other large projects begun during the Depression. “Woody Guthrie at 100 Live at the Kennedy Center” is available to check out from Ruidoso Public Library.

Other DVDs recently added include “Latino Americans,” aired this fall on PBS. “Tony Bennet,” a second DVD that he completed several years ago. “Anna Karenina” and “The African Queen” also were recently added to the collection. “Anna Karenina” is an artsy version of the Tolstoy novel starring Kiera Knieghtly. “The African Queen” is the John Huston classic starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, one of my favorite movies.

We have two openings at the library. One is a part-time position, grant funded from the New Mexico Literacy Coalition for Adult Literacy Coordinator for Lincoln County. The position is 19 hours per week with a flexible schedule and requires teaching, tutoring, training experience or organizational skills. The position will recruit and train tutors who teach adults. The position must also recruit students. The focus is to help adults in Lincoln County reading below a sixth grade level.

The second position is a full-time Library Assistant. The position helps with the circulation desk, reference questions, computer lab and children’s department as needed. Preference will be given to someone with e-reader skills, familiar with Nooks, Kindles, iPads, smart phones and able to assist the public in downloading e-books and audiobooks. Must enjoy working with the public.

You can apply for either position at the library. An application is required with the Village of Ruidoso and a resume.

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

New Mexico State Youth of the Year competition coming to Ruidoso

By Tim Coughlin

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year recognition is the highest honor a Club member can achieve. The Youth of the Year program celebrates youth who have overcome enormous odds and demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments. In 2014, the road for all New Mexico Club members continues in Ruidoso as the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca hosts the New Mexico State Youth of the Year competition Feb. 28 and March 1.

Youth of the Year honorees are recognized for service to their Club and community, academic performance and contributions to their family.

Local Club winners then compete at the state level before moving to the regional level, with the five regional winners meeting each September in Washington, D.C., to compete for the National Youth of the Year title.

Youth of the Year candidates are between the ages

Orozco delivers speech in Houston

By Lisa Maue

Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, tenured professor at ENMU-Ruidoso, spoke at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 60’s symposium celebrating the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s visit in Houston in 1963. She was one of three featured speakers commemorating the time President, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and Texas Governor John B. Connally, Jr. spent at the LULAC Council 60’s Gala. It was the first time a President of the United States addressed a Latino organization and one of his last public appearances.

Other featured speakers were

Dr. Igacio Garcia who received his doctorate from the University of Arizona and who is currently the Lemuel Hardison Redd History Professor at BYU and Dr. Michael Olivas, who received his doctorate from Ohio State University and his law degree from Georgetown University and who is the William Bates Professor and Director of the Institute of Higher Education of Law and Governance at the University of Houston Law School.

Orozco received her master’s degree and doctorate from UCLA after being awarded a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is author of “No Mexicans, Women or Dogs Allowed.” She is also the co-editor of “Mexican Americans in Texas History,” an

Altrusa Club donation supports literacy At a meeting of the Ruidoso Municipal School Board, Altrusa Club of Ruidoso presented a donation of $1,500 to Caitlin Robinson, principal of Sierra Vista Primary School.

The donation is part of Altrusa’s ongoing efforts to promote literacy in the community, and will be used to help with Phase II of Sierra Vista’s Literacy Initiative.

Two years ago, Ruidoso Municipal School District (RMSD) launched a Turn-Around Literacy Initiative which involved several systemic instructional changes in the district. The most intense focus on reading occurs in grades 1 and 2. Teachers in these grades changed from whole group reading practices in which all students were presented with instruction at the same level of text, to a method of small group instruction matching the level of text to individual students.

Phase 1 of the program, in Fall 2012, acquired listening center materials that allow students to listen to reading as part of their work while the teacher is instructing small groups. Materials were acquired that allow students to listen to stories that are “read with prosody,” which means that the speed, phrasing and intonation are adjusted, providing young readers the opportunity to follow along at a slower pace. Both grades 1 and 2 shared the materials, so 340 students were impacted.

Data is collected several times a year to look at student “benchmark levels” and to determine needs for instruction. Instruction is designed to focus on the implications of the data. Students participate in small group work with the teacher and instruction is developed specifically to their level, based on data results. From September, 2011,

of 14 and 18 and must be a Club member for a minimum of one year. New Mexico is one of a few states that also offer a Junior Youth of the Year competition for members age 10 to 13 years old. Each applicant is judged in leadership qualities and service exhibited in the areas of home and family, moral character, community, school, service to Club, life goals, obstacles overcome, essays, poise and public speaking.

In February, nearly 25 Clubs from throughout New Mexico will bring their members, parents and staff to Lincoln County for the statewide competition. This will be a weekend to show off our Club, our community and to help our local economy as 150 people are expected to attend.

The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca continues to gain recognition as not only a leader with our local youth, but as a leader in the statewide movement as well. For more information on how you can help, call the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca at 575-808-8338.

to May, 2012, below level readers in Grades 1 and 2 were cut from 66 percent down to 36 percent. During the same period, using the new Literacy Initiative methods, above level readers increased from 24 percent to 52 percent. This success was followed in 2012-13, ending the year at a 57 percent proficiency rate, and working to go significantly higher this spring.

The program needs volunteers to read with the children weekly. Unfortunately, Ruidoso School District has many students who receive little or no support at home. Research shows that a 10-15 percent rise in reading proficiency can be achieved by just reading 10 minutes per day with a child.

These students need practice with reading for fluency and learning sight words. Volunteers can donate one or more days a week for 30 minutes to an hour to read with one or two students. It is important that the volunteers be able to commit their time on a regular basis, as these students need consistency in their support. Volunteers are matched to a student(s) so that a relationship can be developed with the student. The kids really look forward to seeing their volunteers. Sierra Vista’s goal is to have 50 trained volunteers working with students. If you have time, and would like to participate in this rewarding program, call Caitlin Robinson at 575-258-4943 to volunteer your time and energy.

The Altrusa Club of Ruidoso is committed to serving the citizens of Lincoln County. If you are interested in helping to improve the quality of life your community, contact Membership Chair Barbara Dickinson 575-3367822, or go to www.AltrusaRuidoso.com for more information about Altrusa’s community service projects.

associate editor of “Latinas in the United States: An Historical Encyclopedia” and served as Research Associate at the Texas State Historical Association where she wrote 80 articles on Texas history for the “New Handbook of Texas.” She currently teaches history and humanities courses at ENMU-Ruidoso.

The event took place at the University of Houston Hilton Hotel in the Flamingo Room Nov. 20. A reception, emceed by ABC news correspondent John Quiñones followed the symposium and took place the following evening at the Rice Lofts, site of the original Rice Hotel where the Gala took place 50 years earlier.

Proceeds went to a John F. Kennedy Presidential Scholarship and renovation efforts for the Houston Council building.

‘Wildlife of Wild Lincoln County,’ final lecture of Hubbard Museum/ ENMU-Ruidoso series The final lecture in this series, “Wildlife of Wild Lincoln County” which was postponed due to weather, presented by Ray Pawley, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Cope Learning Center. Admission fee is regular admission for the museum.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142 for information.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs.

Thank you to these

businesses for supporting Newspapers in Education:

RHS students and staff honor veterans The Wall of Honor, a tribute to veterans and those currently serving in the military, is on display in the foyer of Ruidoso High School.

Ellie Keeton, librarian, created the display which includes photos and information about many relatives and friends of staff and students.

Pictured are RHS students Nicole Bahr, whose brother, Ray, an RHS graduate, currently is serving in the US Army in North Carolina; Harlynn Geronimo, whose grandfather served in Vietnam; and Jeffrey Cofer, whose uncle was stationed in Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. They are viewing the photos of Chris Bergman, KIA in Afghanistan in 2012. Chris was the son-in-law of RHS Science teacher, Carla Burns. Keeton’s husband, Jerry, is a US Army veteran, and her Uncle, Lt. Lester Dyer, was KIA on Iwo Jima in February, 1945. Keeton sponsors the project as a reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedoms. All are welcome to view the display during regular school hours.

Their contribution allows students at elementary, middle and high schools to receive the newspaper, to be aware of community events and use the paper for learning purposes.

Courtesy photo

For information, call 258-9922

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

B5

Community news exchange of New Mexico DECEMBER 1 World Market highlights international issues

ROSWELL — As “Jai Ho,” a Hindi song made popular by the film “Slumdog Millionaire,” began to play, the shoppers and onlookers clapped along to the catchy tune.

The music helped set the scene: people were transported to a variety of different countries.

Bright colors, platters of unfamiliar food and unique, vibrant clothes filled The Liberty on the night of Nov. 30 at Roswell’s first World Market.

Multiple organizations – all various empowerment programs – were represented, each one holding not just one-ofa-kind merchandise. Every item for sale was hand-made by women in places like Kenya, Uganda, Nepal and India, and the purchase of the items went toward helping these women live a better life.

Living in lower-caste systems or impoverished places, many women are forced into brothels at a young age and have no other options for making a living. Programs like the ones at the World Market

give women the opportunity to earn an honest living that isn’t degrading.

“You are giving them a voice and saying they have dignity and worth,” event coordinator Laura Roebuck announced. She was overwhelmed by the amount of volunteers who came out to support the cause.

The Market went on for five hours with more than 330 people attending.

— Roswell Daily Record

NOVEMBER 29 Health Department reports infant mortality increase

The New Mexico Department of Health has reported that the state’s infant death rate is above national levels for the first time since 1994.

The state rate increased from 5.2 infant deaths per thousand live births in 2011 to 6.9 in 2012. The national rate is 6.0.

“The New Mexico Department of Health will be monitoring the numbers closely to see if it was the beginning of a trend,” said state Health Department Secretary Retta Ward.

The main increase in infant deaths was in white and Hispanic infants in the neona-

Chimney and fire pit safety concerns return with colder weather

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Discussing the fire departments concerns with residential fire pit and chimney safety, Asst. Chief Harlan Vincent said, “there are still a large number of chimneys in the village that are either un-capped or fitted with outdated spark arrestors.

“Village code calls for no more than a onequarter inch screen. The ordinance also outlines the use of residential fire pits and how they are regulated. Especially when visitors come and stay for the weekend, they will just build a campfire in front of their cabin and we can’t really have that. It’s hard to shut down a campfire when their burgers aren’t done yet so we will wait there and then extinguish the fire,” Vincent said.

He further explained that the fire depart-

ment has assisted some elderly people in town who needed some help fitting the caps and that the fire department will come out to people’s homes to perform evaluations.

Vincent also advised that people should clean their chimneys often, at least once per year depending on how much wood they burn to avoid dangerous chimney fires.

The village ordinance states that residential fire pits are to be 36 inches deep and 36 inches in circumference.

Those wishing to construct a residential fire pit are required to obtain an annual permit for a cost of $50 which includes the inspection.

“Residential fire pits are only authorized during level one fire restrictions and at no other time are they permitted for use,” said Vincent.

tal period (under 28 days of age) in several cause-of-death categories. “Birth defects” and “disorders related to preterm births (before 37 weeks of gestation) and low birth weight” are the most common causes of infant deaths.

For more information visit nmhealth.org.

— Hidalgo County Herald

NOVEMBER 28 Hospitals struggle with federal standards

TAOS — Most New Mexico hospitals will be subject to fines from the federal government in the coming year as they struggle to meet guidelines for patient outcomes instituted under the Affordable Care Act. Holy Cross Hospital will face a small fine under the Medicare incentive scheme known as Value-Based Purchasing, but data published Nov. 14 suggests the local provider is improving in its efforts to meet new standards for patient care.

Under the initiative, now in its second year, Medicare took 1.25 percent of its payments to roughly 3,000 hospitals and will either pay that sum back to each provider with a bonus or deduct from that sum based on the health outcomes of certain patients and the quality of care those patients report.

“Acute-care hospitals across the country not only are paid more for higher quality care, they also have skin in the game,” Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services chief medical officer Dr. Patrick Conway wrote on the agency’s blog, adding that results from across the country suggested most providers were altering their practices to meet the new federal criteria. A combination of factors contributed to each hospital’s bonus or fine.

— The Taos News

NOVEMBER 27 Two former Estancia employees announce plan to sue

ESTANCIA — Two former Estancia employees have put the town on notice they intend to sue for wrongful termination and violation of whistleblower laws.

Jaime Kurz and Julie Carter are both bringing lawsuits against the town after being recently let go following Kurz’ reporting that the town’s librarian, Angela Creamer, was engaged in a sexual act in the library with town maintenance worker James Solomon, to Carter, who was her supervisor at the time as town clerk.

Both Creamer and Solomon remained in their respective jobs.

— The Independent, Edgewood

NOVEMBER 26 City and county pay MainStreet’s bike rally debt

CIBOLA COUNTY — The Beacon has

learned that, several weeks ago, City of Grants Mayor Joe Murrietta had approved a check to Grants MainStreet Project Inc., for approximately $9,700 to cover part of the Fire and Ice Bike Rally’s $16,000 plus debt. According to MainStreet officials, the bulk of the amount is to go toward event insurance, which cost nearly $5,000.

Grants MainStreet is the organization that owns the Fire and Ice Historic 66 Bike Rally and organizes it each year.

Subsequent to a request by MainStreet officials, Cibola County Manager Scott Vinson agreed to follow the lead of the City and assist MainStreet to pay off the balance remaining from bills accrued during the July Fire and Ice Bike Rally, which was approximately $7,500 after a $9,700 allocation by the City.

— Cibola Beacon

Storm interrupts power, brings down radio tower

LOVINGTON — A storm of ice and snow gave Lea County some much-needed moisture, but it came with a price. Lovington residents saw multiple power outages caused by heavy ice and the W105 FM tower near Maljamar was a casualty of the storm.

“We had crews out for several days without much rest,” said Bobby Kimbro, Lea County Electric assistant general manager and manager of Operations and Planning. “Several contract crews came in around midnight Sunday, which gave our guys an opportunity to get some rest.”

Most residential outages were short lived, but some lasted a couple of hours in some areas. Ice-laden power lines sagged and snapped back like rubber bands when the heavy ice suddenly broke loose, causing them to come in contact with other lines tripping breakers.

LCEC’s oilfield customers southwest of Lovington faced longer waits to get power restored when a transformer was damaged at the Buckeye Substation by a weather related fault.

— Lovington Leader

NOVEMBER 25 GRMC board of trustees offers top job to Cunningham

SILVER CITY — The Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees announced Friday that it will be entering into contract talks with Brian Cunningham to fill the chief executive officer position at the facility.

Cunningham has been in the interim position since early August when Brian Bentley resigned.

Cunningham has more than 30 years of experience in the health care field, according to a news release.

— Silver City Daily Press

Holiday decoration and Christmas tree fire safety U.S. Fire Administration

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire.

Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires result in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage.

Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Learn how to prevent a fire and what to do in case a fire starts in your home. Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees.

Help ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season.

CHRISTMAS TREES What’s a traditional Christmas morning scene without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion – “keep the tree watered.”

Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires annually. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires.

Well-watered trees are not a problem.

A dry and neglected tree can be.

Selecting a tree for the holidays

Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needles should not

break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long and, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.

Caring for your tree

Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.

Disposing of your tree

they should not be warm to the touch.

Do not leave holiday lights on unattended HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

Use only nonflammable decorations

All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.

Don’t block exits

Ensure that trees and other holiday decorations do not block an exit way. In the event of a fire, time is of the essence. A blocked entry/exit way puts you and your family at risk.

Never put wrapping paper in the fireplace

Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up service.

Wrapping paper in the fireplace can result in a very large fire, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers that may result in a chimney fire.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Never leave a burning candle unattended

Maintain your holiday lights

Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.

Do not overload electrical outlets

Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet.

Make sure to periodically check the wires –

CANDLE CARE Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles.

If you do use lit candles

Make sure candles are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas.

Never put lit candles on a tree

Do not go near a Christmas tree with an open flame – candles, lighters or matches.

B6

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

Dashing through the Spencer, ‘3 Redneck Tenors’

November births at LCMC 11/2 Alexia Rose Kanseah; 6 lbs, 0.8 oz, 18 in; Laura R. Silva and Marlin Kanseah; Mescalero 11/5 Addisyn Kinlee Fuller; 7 lbs, 1.3 oz, 19 in; Tiffany L. and Klinton L. Fuller; Tularosa 11/ 7 Keelan Saint Dilley; 7 lbs, 13.8 oz, 20 in; Kamrica J. and Matthew G. Dilley; Ruidoso Downs 11/9 Aracely Almanza; 6 lbs; 15.6 oz, 19 in; Sandra Medina and Ricardo Almanza; Hondo 11/11 Hayden Keith-George Hiles; 6 lbs, 14 oz; 19-1/2 in; Jasmine A. Dolan and Joseph B. Hiles; Mescalero 11/13 Alaila ReynHernandez; 8 lbs, 9.2 oz, 20 in; Angelique Raven Hernandez; Mescalero Avery Kingston Pruitt; 7 lbs, 5.1 oz, 20 in; Jennifer L. and TeVarian Pruitt; Tomah, Wis. (Alamogordo) Gabriel Felipe Artiaga, Jr.; 7 lbs, 12.8 oz, 19 in; Elena L. and Gabriel F. Artiaga; Mescalero Brantley James Brewer; 5 lbs, 9.8 oz, 18 in; Victoria N. Garcia; Alamogordo 11/14 Vicente James Scott; 6 lbs, 13.0 oz, 19-1/2 in; Valerie M. and Christopher D. Scott; Nogal 11/19 Wyatt Scott Schraner; 8 lbs, 5.3 oz, 20-1/2 in;Amanda M. and Jordan S. Schraner; Navarre, Fla. (Holloman AFB) 11/21 Kiyah Railee Bradberry; 8 lbs, 0.4 oz, 19-1/2 in; Sara K. Bradberry; Ruidoso 11/23 Lorraine Yvonne Damon; 7 lbs, 15.6 oz, 20 in; Chrislynn S. Shanta and Eugene A. Damon; Mescalero 11/24 Monica Jane Ashford; 7 lbs, 3.3 oz, 19-1/2 in; Sandra Rose Illingworth; Ruidoso, 11/25 Noah Edward Sparks; 8 lbs, 5.6 oz, 21 in; Melissa E. and Larry E. Sparks, Jr.; Holloman AFB Audrey Nella Osborn; 6 lbs, 11.2 oz, 19-1/4 in; Bethany J. and Joshua D. Osborn; Capitan 11/26 Kiara Dejanae Ramirez, II; 6 lbs, 15.6 oz, 19-1/2 in; Monica A. Sanchez and Andrew J. Ramirez; Alamogordo 11/28 Tyson Rourke Marschall; 9 lbs, 1.4 oz, 21 in; Desiree and Zachary Marschall; Seaside Ore. (Holloman AFB) 11/29 Harper Cole Botkin; 7 lbs, 15.6 oz, 20-1/2 in; Sarah L. and Joshua C. Botkin; Ruidoso 11/30 Josiah Dominic Poncho; 8 lbs, 1.6 oz, 20 in; Sylvia M. and James H. Poncho, III, Ruidoso

of the prestigious Juilliard Opera Center. In January 2004, Lord made his Metropolitan debut in Boris Godunov.

Blake Davidson (Billy Billee) – acclaimed for his versatility in opera, orchestral works, operetta, musical theatre, and in demand for leading roles in premieres of new works. The Dallas Symphony presents Blake on A Dallas Christmas Gala CD. His many appearances with the Dallas Symphony include Bravo! Vail, where he partnered with Sylvia McNair, as well as many Broadway and Christmas concerts. Performances of symphonic works and semi-staged operas include the Auckland Philharmonia, and Dallas, Florida, and Fort Worth Symphonies. He can be heard as Bob in Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief, released by Albany Records. Blake’s extensive musical theatre engagements include Casa Mañana, Dallas Summer Musicals, and many symphonic Broadway concerts. His musicals roles include Juan Peron in Evita, Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me, Kate, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Caiaphas in Jesus Christ, Superstar, and Emile de Becque in South Pacific. Opera engagements include Dallas, Sarasota, Anchorage and semistaged operas with the orchestras of Fort Worth and Auckland Philharmonia.

Dinny McGuire (“The Colonel”) – a well-rounded entertainer having forged his craft is such varied positions as choir director, music teacher on the Alaskan tundra, TV talk show host, sitcom warm-up comedian, and Vaudeville director and emcee at the nationally renowned Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville Theatre in Oceana, Calif. He has spent the last quarter of a century as ringmaster for circuses around the world including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and, most recently, New York City’s Big Apple Circus.

Alex Bumpas (Billy Bob) – a high energy, up and coming tenor who is well versed in opera, oratorio, recital, and concert performances. Bumpas has been a soloist in many professional organizations including the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Bach Society, Orchestra of New Spain, and Orpheus Chamber Singers. He has performed with and attended the

Annual Holiday bazaar in Capitan Please join us Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. for Capitan Public Library’s annual Holiday Bazaar.

You will be pleased with the selection of ornaments, decorated trees, hand knit items, live plants and See’s Candy.

This year the crafters

have made delightful dolls – none alike. Also for your perusal will be pottery, gift baskets, aprons for Mom and blankets for baby and much, much more... And don’t forget the delicious baked goods.

Come early for the best selection.

Courtesy photo

Seagle Music Colony in New York and Festivalia di musika al Casalmaggiore in Italy. In addition to singing, Bumpas is also an accomplished trumpet player having performed with artist such as Steve Tyrell, Larry Willis, and former Blood, Sweat & Tears saxophonist Bill Tilman. Bumpas recently recorded a 21st century oratorio with the Russian National Orchestra entitled Every Matter Under Heaven by L. Johnson. The native Texan holds a bachelor degree in vocal performance from The University of North Texas.

Come on out to the Spencer on Friday, Dec. 13 and see what additional characters make the night (and the boys’ plight) so spectacular.

Go Painlessly® with THERA-GESIC.

THG-12902

Those singing trailer park angels (and 2010 “America’s Got Talent” finalists – appearing as the “3 Redneck Tenors” are packing their festive Christmas mullets and will be dashing through the snow just in time for some down-home holiday cheer with “3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPECTAC-YULE-AR” at the Spencer Theater at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13.

The musical concert is performed by the same great cast of the “3 Redneck Tenors – A New Musical Adventure” that’s been a big hit around the country. These real life Broadway and Opera stars are ready to warm your holidays with classic, pop and deep-fried fest of musical delights.

Hilariously endearing and hugely talented, the “3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR” is kind of like the “Beverly Hill Billies” meets Santa Fe Opera! The tale is written and directed by Matthew Lord with musical arrangements by award-winning composer Craig Bohmler.

The night’s tunes will include stellar renditions of favorites like: “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Blue Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.” Also in the mix are holiday spoofs like “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and a few other great surprises!

Join in the fun and seasonal frivolity at the Spencer December 13. Excellent seats are available for $79 & $76; visit www.spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800. A pre-show lobby pot roast buffet ($20) is also available at 6 p.m.

The “3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULEAR” stars: Matthew Lord (“Billy Joe”) – recognized as a versatile performing artist with a voice capable of encompassing repertoire from the 18th century to works by composers of today. His stage work is consistently praised for its naturalness, intensity, and commitment. His engagements include the San Francisco Opera production of Peter Grimes, A Streetcar Named Desire and Turandot. Lord also has performed in The Crucilbe (Washington Opera), Mice and Men (Cleveland Opera), L’Incoronazione di Poppea (Utah Opera), The Love for Three Oranges (Portland Opera). Other companies Lord has performed with include: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Glimmerglass Opera, Tulsa Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Berkshire Opera Company, Opera Delaware, Dallas Opera.

Prolific in all kinds of music, Lord also performed in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Phantom of the Opera as Piangi in the Hamburg Germany production. Lord’s concert appearances include engagements with the Detroit Symphony, the Juilliard Orchestra and Santa Fe Symphony. Lord was also a member

Maximum strength analgesic creme for temporary relief from: • Joint and Muscle soreness • Arthritis • Back aches

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

B7

‘Mrs. Claus’ Closet’ fundraiser for the Nest set for Sunday Looking to shake off a little cabin fever? This weekend, you are invited to attend an event with a festive mix of fashion, fun and philanthropy. Mrs. Claus’ Closet is beckoning you!

A local group of seven women will be hosting a holiday fundraiser and clothing exchange at the Sanctuary on the River Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Help End Abuse for Life and The Nest.

As a social occasion, the event will include light refreshments, Christmas music, a raffle with drawings twice every hour and a high-end silent auction, including items from Fusion Medical Spa and the Lodge at Sierra Blanca.

Admission to Mrs. Claus’ Closet only costs $25 and a donation of five articles of clothing for the exchange. Your five items net you five items of your choice in return and the $25 entry fee will be donated to domestic violence shelter for women and children.

Mrs. Claus’ Closet is a concept that has grown from a few “clothing exchanges” held by a group of local friends.

“We were planning on doing another one and I thought, ‘We should try to make this bigger,’” said Melissa Babcock, one of the event’s organizers. She talked it over with the rest of the group, who were thrilled with the idea.

An informal leader of the event, Babcock has experience organizing fundraisers in Alamogordo, where she hosted benefits for another shelter. “I did parties for about

five years, on Christmas Eve,” Babcock said. “The first year, I donated stockings with some candy and a Bible, which is an absolute priority for me. By the fifth year, every kid in the shelter got a bike, a helmet, a few toys and a Bible.”

Babcock contacted Coleen Widell, Executive Director of HEAL and The Nest, and got Debbie Haines-Nix and Sanctuary on the River on board. The rest of the group latched onto the idea of a bigger event and each of Babcock’s friends pledged to sell five tickets. “We’re at 40 so far,” Babcock said, noting that the event is looking good. “So far, we have already received some very nice items. We have high expectation for the exchange. We do not want old or lowquality clothing. When you offer an item Courtesy photo for exchange, we want it to hurt you to Pictured are the organizers of the Mrs. Claus’ Closet fundraiser to benefit give it up! You will get five amazing the Nest: Debra Passig, Liz Orban, Melissa Babcock, Veronica McGhee, pieces in return.”

Jackie Humphries. Not pictured: Sue Hopper and JoAnn Humphries.

Tickets are available for advance purchase from Ladera Apartments, La Tierra Apartments, of time when you purchase your ticket, if possible, but Sanctuary on the River and Sweet Charity Resale Boulast-minute tickets and clothing will still be welcomed at tique. Clothing should be given to event organizers ahead the door.

‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ in Cloudcroft – a holiday melodrama

By Mike Shinabery

The Cloudcroft Light Opera Company presents the holiday melodrama, “Keep the Home Fires Burning.’ This is a chance to boo the villain, who is described as “crabgrass,” but more importantly root for the good girls.

Directed by Arlan Ponder and told with the dramatic aplomb that only CLOC actors can muster, curtains open this month for the melodrama at the Cloudcroft Middle School commons area. CLOC presentations are normally free, with donations accepted that are given out in scholarships. For this show, entrance to “Keep the Home Fires Burning” is just a few cans of food.

What’s collected will be given to local organizations to provide to the less fortunate in our community.

The plot involves dastardly Whipley Skidmore, who is spending his Christmas Eve evicting innocent families behind on their mortgages.

That is until Santa Claus, his young assistant Carol, and the Ugly Old Hag show up in the, pardon the pun, Nick of time.

The cast list includes: Kathleen Crinklaw as Mother Kindlady, Kenzi Ponder as Mary, Jeremy Colbert as Will, and Michael Shinabery as Whipley Skidmore. The Ugly Old Hag is Scotty Courvoisier, Santa Claus is Zack Miller, with Hope Evans as his assistant Carol. Larry Evans is the Yuletide Yahoo, and Harry and Eddie Crinklaw are the stage managers.

Resources

During intermission, local talent will perform, including vocalist Raini O’Connor. The audience will be able to participate, as well, in holiday songs. Come join the fun when the curtains open Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., for “Keep the Home Fires Burning,” from Pioneer Drama Service and written by Charles E. Bright.

CLOC is a non-profit organization that gives five $500 scholarships each year to students in Cloudcroft and Alamogordo. Since 1994, CLOC has given more than $125,000 in scholarship funds to deserving students who have attended NMSU, UNM, UTEP and ENMU. CLOC also works with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide books free of charge to children 0-5 years in the Cloudcroft area. The club also serves as a corporate sponsor of the Desert Lights Film Festival, which is a statewide film competition for middle and high school students. In 2013, CLOC donated $3,700 from a one-night murder mystery to the Cloudcroft band programs for a new tuba.

CLOC was organized to provide entertainment for the local visitors to Cloudcroft and was so successful as to enable the organization to evolved into providing scholarships for the local high school graduates and monetary help during the year to selected events for the enjoyment and education of our young adults. CLOC operates wholly as nonprofit disbursing all funds locally.

LOCAL

CARPET SERVICE

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

A Division of Stagner Enterprises, LLP

Office: 336-2321 Cell: 937-0106

www.stagnerlandscape.com

• Tree Thinning + Needle Removal • Firewood • Drainage Solutions • Hazard Tree Removal • Maintenance • Gravel Driveways • Landscaping

Eagle Services

2 Rooms Cleaned $40 Pet Odor Removal

Carpet Repairs & Restretching Water Damage Restoration Steam-Cleaned Sofa: $69.95 Love Seat: $49.95 • Chairs $29.95 Dry Cleaning Available

575-336-2052

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

PEST CONTROL

Your Small Town City Bus Car broke down?

Do you have an appointment?

Golf widow?

GOT TREES?

Then why not protect them today?

Get up to two years preventative treatment from bark beetle using the Arbor Jet system.

We are a full-service company offering tree spraying for fungus and insect control; weed control; rodents, ticks, bees and pigeon control. We also offer yard maintenance and clean up as well as tree and shrub trimming.

Call Triple ThreaT pesT ManageMenT today!

Family owned and operated • David 1-505-859-1754 • License #60787

HANDYMAN SERVICE

LINCOLN COUNTY TRANSIT

Call us for a ride!

378-1177

Clean, Quick & Easy!

YARD & TREE SERVICE

YARD & TREE SERVICE

937-6198

(The Curb Appeal People)

I will return your phone call.

I will show up on time.

I will get the job done.

➣ Pine Needles & Gutters ➣ Lawn Mowing & Weed Whacking

➣ Tree Trimming & Clearing

➣ Trash & Junk Removal

HARDWARE/FEED STORE

Lone Star Hardware & Feed Store • Alfalfa & Grass Hay • Full line of animal feed (horse, goat, chicken)

• Plumbing • Electrical • Automotive • Wood Pellets

Weather King Dealer

No credit  • Rent to Own

Eddie & Hilda Lomax 305 E. Ave. • Carrizozo 830-741-0017

Hours: M-S, 8a - 5p • Sun 12 - 4p

To place your ad here, call

575-258-9922 We want your business!

Ruidoso Free Press

B8

December 4, 2013

Dec. 4 through Dec. 10 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 Pre-school Story Time, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 a.m.

Theme for December is “May the magic of the season surround you.” This week, Christmas/holiday stories; craft: reindeer noses. 575-258-3704.

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. 575-464-7053.

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

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

Christmas in the Park, Schoolhouse Park – on Sudderth Dr., next to the tennis courts and Ruidoso Fire Station, 6 - 8 p.m. View the lit trees and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies at the Ruidoso Senior Center. Santa will make an appearance and there will be a Christmas carnival with organization booths and carnival games. 575-257-5030. Free admission.

Light Up the Night, Caboose Park and Airport Road, Carrizozo, 6 - 8 p.m. Visit with Santa, roast marshmallows over an open flame and enjoy hot cocoa. Food and snacks for sale plus a performance by the Carrizozo Elementary School students. Presented by the

Simulcast

HORSE RACING

LIVE

from across the country

BILLY’S RACE BOOK

RUIDOSO DOWNS RACE TRACK

26225 U.S. Hwy 70 • Ruidoso Downs Full restaurant and bar

Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce. 575-973-0571. Free admission.

Karaoke with DJ Pete, Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m.

All-you-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.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 African Safari through photos, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Rd., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Travel with Kai Brown to a South African animal reserve dedicated to wildlife ecology. Learn about pure preservation of the species and natural resources. See unfamiliar characteristics of the safari animals and discuss the impact of illegal poaching. 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.

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, Dec. 6; 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.; 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. 575-808-0051; www.lcctnm.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.

24/7 Band, Funky Rocking Blues, 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 7 Country Christmas Bazaar, Lincoln Country Fairground in Capitan, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Capitan Women’s Club. This is the inaugural year, offering booths with handmade crafts and unique gifts. Live entertainment and children’s activities. Gingerbread house decorating contest – bring your decorated gingerbread house between 9 and 10 a.m. to enter. Categories for all ages. Prizes for the winners. www.facebook.com/

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. 575-336-7079; 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 events/431347316975340/.

Free admission.

Pet Parade; Lighted Parade, Burro Ave. in Cloudcroft.

For more info, call Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce: 575682-2733.

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.

Festival of Lights Parade, through Midtown, beginning at Mechem and Sudderth and continuing to the Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso. 575257-7395; www.ruidosonow. com/festival-of-lights.

Free admission.

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

Johnny Cash Night, No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, 7 p.m. Whiskey Bill performing as Johnny Cash and the Whiskey River Band. Johnny Cash look-alike contest with $100 prize and brisket supper. $7.

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.

24/7 Band, Funky Rocking Blues, 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 8 Altrusa Annual Christmas Home Tour, 1 - 4:30 p.m. The annual Christmas Home Tour for Altrusa International. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments. The homes on the tour are: 109 Pat Thompson Court, Ruidoso; 149

Capitan, 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 EMNRDForestry 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 575-378-4142.

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. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Cree Meadows is open to the public and invites all non-members to join the

Saddleback Rd., Alto; 424 Hwy 37, Nogal.

All proceeds go to support Lincoln County charities, programs, and organizations including the mammogram program, Adult & Child Literacy programs, Lincoln County Food Bank, The NEST, The Food 4 Kids Back Pack program, and Scholarships for Returning Students. www. altrusaruidoso. com. Tickets are $20 and can be bought in advance at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center or call 575-258-4615.

“The Plight Before Christmas,” ENMU Annex, White Mountain Drive, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.; 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 – 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. 575808-0051; www.lcct-nm.com.

Lonestar & Diamond Rio, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m.

Lonestar’s 20-year anniversary.

Reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald, the multi-platinum country music quartet will perform with six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio. Lonestar has achieved 10 No. 1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me” and their crossover smash “Amazed.”

Diamond Rio became the first group in the history of country music to have a debut single reach No. 1 (“Meet in the Middle”). They placed 32 more singles on the Billboard chart including, “How You Love Makes Me Feel,” “Norma Jean Riley,”

First to Respond First Alarm & Security, Inc. Systems & Service

301 Country Club Drive

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC



‘19TH HOLE’ LOUNGE



RESTAURANT





Home Automation  Surveillance Systems  Access Control  Network Systems  Security Systems Local 24/7 Monitoring & Response

575-258-4907

www.firstalarmandsecurity.com Lic. #350350, 465P, 455 1230A Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso





Great Drink Prices

Breakfast/Lunch • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dinner • Mon, Thur, Fri til 8 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT Thur • DJ Pete Fri • Terry Bullard Band

SPECIALS

Mon • Sizzlin’ Salmon & Wings Thur • Taco Bar Fri • Catfish or Salads

BANQUET FACILITIES Meetings • Weddings

20 OFF

Present this % ad for a Regular Weekday Green Fee

575-257-5815

www.playcreemeadows.com

family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band.

The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view. Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. 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.

Tickets start at $25.

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

Lonestar

TUESDAY DECEMBER 10 Jesus, Mommy & Me. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschoolaged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/art/learning activities and snack. No fee.

575-258-4191.

ENMU-Ruidoso Choir sings Christmas, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 12 - 1 p.m. Music, cookies and hot drinks. www.youseemore. com/ruidosopl/. Free.

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

Diamond Rio

“Beautiful Mess,” “Love a Little Stronger” and “One More Day.” Together the bands will perform a powerhouse of country music’s greatest hits along with some holiday classics. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 575-464-7089; www. innofthemountaingods.com.

MONDAY DECEMBER 9 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Ruidoso Free Press

December 4, 2013

Cross-eyed

How high up your personal priority tree is being a teachable spirit?

If we were really honest, most of us would have to say that it falls just south of visiting the MVD to get our license renewed.

At the heart of the perception problem of being a teachable spirit is the word “teach.” For most of us that immediately infers the word Phil Appel “learn” which quickly phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org deteriorates to the word “school.” And for most of us, school was a pasty, pseudoprison with strange, overly sterilized smells and mysterious food substances like puffy pizza pockets filled with mystery meat or odd colored Jell-O impregnated with chunks of exotic vegetables. On the contrary, the school that I am talking about is a living, breathing, better-thanIvy-League education that surrounds us all daylong and costs nothing more than a pair of listening ears and an open mind. This is the school that the Apostle Paul speaks so highly of called the body of Christ “…from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causing growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.”

You see, within the body of Christ, we have an amazing set of professors with real world experience in every situation. Look around and see for yourself. The people in your life and your church family are not there by accident. You need them and they need you. Are you struggling with issues in your marriage? Guess what, God has placed people in your life that hold a master’s degrees in marriage survival issued by Jesus, the Dean of students, at the institute of Hard Knocks! Need help with children? Can’t figure out the right career? Feeling lonely or depressed? May I suggest if the self-help books are not working that you consider putting them down and picking up the phone? I believe that God has placed each one of us in the perfect place at the perfect time where we have His hand-picked resources at our disposal to teach us all of the lessons that He wants us to learn. The only thing standing in our way from getting the education of a lifetime is thinking that we don’t need it. I think it is time that we stop being know-italls and start becoming learn-it-alls instead.

Now go hit the books, the living word editions that are all-around you and start earning your degrees in life, love and the pursuit of Jesus!

Advent Season is here

By Hilary Romig

Everyone loves the Christmas season and for local churches it means busy schedules and event planning.

Many congregations have been working since late October on Christmas programs that will be showcased in a two weeks. First Christian Church has its annual Cantata which will take place Sunday, Dec. 15 during their service at 10:45 a.m. Beautiful music fills the sanctuary as the church choir performs songs of the season. The choir begins practicing for this event since September and chose their music for the event in the summer. First Christian will also be having a Christmas sing-a-long at 3 p.m.

Continued on next page

PENNY PINCHERS COIN SHOP

Buy · Sell · Trade · Rare Coins Bullion Silver & Gold · Free Appraisals 127 Rio (Eagle at Rio) • P.O. Box 1242 800-628-3269 • 575-257-7597 email: ericet@zianet.com

341 Sudderth Drive 575.257.7303

www.lagroneruidoso.com

BOOTS & JEANS 134 SUDDERTH • RUIDOSO 575-630-8034

2850 N. WHITE SANDS BLVD. ALAMOGORDO 575-437-4721

First Christian Church Child Development Center 1211 Hull

575-258-1490

Hands-On Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum • A 4-Star Facility

Accepting 8 Weeks to 12 Years OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1509 Sudderth Drive

575-257-2057

www.goldenyarnflooring.com

From Your First To Your Finest!

888-336-7711

931 State Hwy 48 • Alto • 575-336-7711

www.altorealestate.com

Chef Lupe’s F A M I LY R E S TA U R A N T 12 oz. Ribeye Breakfast or Dinner for $12.95

Photo courtesy of Hilary Romig

Thought for the week

Charles Clary

If we don’t learn from them, we will repeat them. And if we The countdown has begun. With Thanksgiving behind don’t repeat them, we will live in the sorrow of “what if…?” us, Christmas just ahead of us, and the New Year a week after that, we are in the midst of holiday after holiday. What I am not a “super psychologist,” but I will say that we a wonderful time of the year! These are times of celebration. have to live with the choices, good or bad, and make the These are times of families getting together. These are times best of what results. Some times, we have to admit error and of joy and fellowship. ask forgiveness. Some times, we pay the price in losses that Thanksgiving began with the Pilgrims’ gratitude to cannot be recovered. But, we have the New Year with a new God for the safe journey from England and provision in the challenge to use each day with energy, wisdom, and purpose. colonies. Finding new friends in the Native Americans and These times give us opportunity for New Year’s tasting new foods from the new world. Thanksgiving is a resolutions. So, what will you make a commitment to time of thanksgiving for new things in the past year. change, to do better, to improve on, in the new year. You and I need to think about what we need to change. We will Christmas began with the birth of Jesus Christ. Some need help for today to have hope for tomorrow. folks say that we have missed the true date of the birth of Jesus, and I will not get into an argument with them. I wasn’t there and neither were they. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Incarnate God. He came to live the life in total relationship with the Father. Jesus is God’s greatest gift to mankind.

The New Year means that the old is gone and the new comes with a clean slate. There are always misgivings in the old year, but there is the promise of better CHURCH SERVICES things in the New Year. We Sunday School 9:45 AM WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM have the ability to learn Sunday Night 6:00 PM Listen or Download FREE from the mistakes of the Wednesday Night 7:00 PM past, and we have the opportunity to live a life of RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH better choices.

Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse.

One of the problems that we face is this…we 126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 can’t let go of the mistakes Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive or bad choices of the past.

Plenty of Parking!

But, one thing is for sure.

Worship Services

This church feature is sponsored by these civic-minded businesses and individuals.

ERIC N. THOMPSON OWNER

B9

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)

1101 Sudderth • 575-257-4687 Open Daily from 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.

MTD Inc.

575.258.9922 When you have the opportunity, we hope you will listen to our radio stations that serve listeners all over Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

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 Thomas Schoech. 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 ...

Keepin’ it real!

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.

937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264.

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

To place a sponsorship ad on this church directory page, please call 258-9922

FAIRWAY MEADOWS CONDOS

120 LOWER TERRACE 575-257-4019 • 1-800-545-9013

‘Compliments of a Friend’

HALL’S HIDEAWAY RV PARK 525 Gavilan Rd. 575-258-4263 Email: Joann@valornet.com

DOWNS TOWING & RECOVERY, LLC

26520 HWY 70 • RUIDOSO DOWNS

575-378-8315

24-HOUR TOWING & RECOVERY EMERGENCY SERVICE www.DownsTowingandRecovery.com DownsTowing@windstream.net

INSURANCE

Glen Cheng Agency 500 Mechem, Ste. #A · 575-257-7878 Email: gcheng@farmersagent.com AUTO · HOME · LIFE · BUSINESS

Ruidoso Free Press

B10

December 4, 2013

High Mesa winter Solstice celebration

By Susan Finch

Join with High Mesa Healing Center in the winter Solstice Celebration. A planetary shift happens about every 26,000 years. Millions equated Dec. 21, 2012, as a planetary shift coinciding with the cycling of the Mayan Calendar. It was the beginning of a massive shift in consciousness and joined together worldwide in ritual, meditation, prayer and acts of unification. It was the birth of a new age, a new consciousness of humanity joining in oneness, peace and prosperity.

Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., will mark the one year anniversary of that planetary shift.

Winter Solstice is the start of the solar year and is a celebration of Light and the rebirth of the sun. It is when our hemisphere is leaning farthest away from the sun, so the daylight is the shortest. The Earth leans slightly on its axis like a spinning top frozen in an off-kilter position. This planetary pose is what causes all the variety of our climate, all the drama and poetry of our seasons, because it determines how many hours and minutes each hemisphere receives precious sunlight. Solstice means “standing still sun.” Though the winter solstice lasts only an instant in time, it is sometimes thought to be the first day of winter. The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of

December midweek Advent services To prepare for Christmas Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will be holding special services for Advent on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning on Dec. 4.

The theme will be “Wait.” It is a curse of sin to wait. God asks us to wait but we do not like it. During this Advent season we will take a look at this paradox of “waiting.”

Join us for Word, song and prayer.

A soup supper will precede each midweek Advent service at 5:30 p.m.

Guests are invited to join the congregation for the soup supper and service.

The church is located at 1120 Hull

ADVENT SEASON from pg. B9

Road in Ruidoso.

For more information call the church office weekdays from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at 575-258-4191.

Dec. 22 and a candlelight service at 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve. The church is located on Hull Road First Baptist Church of Ruidoso also has a few musical events coming up. The church choir will perform their musical service Dec. 15 at 10:45 a.m. as well. The children of the church congregation as well as the students of Sierra Blanca Christian Academy will join together in a Christmas program centered on traditional carols. The program will take place in the First Baptist Church sanctuary on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Each of these events lead up to Christmas Eve candlelight services which are held at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Day. Community Methodist Church of Ruidoso has a busy day planned Dec. 15 as well.

At 10:30 a.m., they will host their own Cantata, with a meal directly after. The meal is a potluck and will have an additional performance as well. Candlelight services at Community Methodist take place Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and again at 9 p.m.

Dec. 4: “I have gotten a man…”

Genesis 4:1 Dec. 11: “…and in you all the families of the earth will be Blessed” Genesis 12:1-3 Dec. 18: “Behold, I will send you Elijah” Malachi 4:1-5 Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): “This is the Book of the Generations of …”

Genesis 5:1, Matthew 1:1

Saint Eleanor’s Advent events

By Hilary Romig

Saint Eleanor’s, located at 140 Junction Road, is ready for the Advent season. The congregation is collecting new items for locals in baskets for their annual Baby Jesus charity drive.

“Anything you would give at a baby shower,” said a Saint Eleanor representative. “We really need diapers, wipes and onesies. The items are given to women in need who have just had or will be having a child soon.”

These items may be donated all month long. The church has been doing this for 14 years.

All donations can be taken to the church or to the church office, Monday-Friday.

Saint Eleanor’s has many activities going on constantly that benefit the community. “We just distributed

60 turkey baskets to the needy for Thanksgiving-we have been doing this for 18 years.” The congregation also hosts Community Table of Plenty which provides a warm meal every fourth Monday for those in need, free of charge. “We help out various charity needs such as prescriptions, utility bills. We also support the Lincoln County Ministerial Alliance Program.”

Though Saint Eleanor’s aids so many other people around them, they still have needs of their own.

“We are trying very hard to pay off our building debt and any donations would be greatly appreciated.”

Services at the church are held daily, along with bilingual services on Saturdays. Their Christmas Eve family mass will take place at 7 p.m. and they will have a Christmas Day mass at 10 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Hilary Romig

Episcopal Church community supper The free community suppers continue at Church of the Holy Mount and St. Eleanor Catholic Church.

The next supper is Monday evening, Dec. 9, at Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail in Ruidoso from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

The menu will include

Classifieds 120 LEGAL NOTICES

TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN THE RANCHES OF SONTERRA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a New Mexico nonprofit organization, 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 demanded in the Complaint.

130 EMPLOYMENT

130 EMPLOYMENT

the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days.

Many cultures in the world perform solstice ceremonies.

HMHC has celebrated Winter Solstice for over 20 years and invites you to join in the 2013 Winter Solstice Celebration, which usually begins with smudging with sacred sage and an opening invocation and meditation. The ceremony includes a labyrinth walk, which is a walking meditation. For more information/directions, call Barbara Mader at 575-336-7777 or go to highmesahealing.com.

For more information about how various cultures celebrate winter solstice, go to www.religioustolerance.org/ winter_solstice.htm.

beef stroganoff, a vegetable medley, salad and ice cream. No reservations are needed, and there is no cost for the supper.

The community supper is offered each second Monday night of the month by Church of the Holy Mount.

St. Eleanor Catholic

Church, located at 40 Junction Road, provides the community supper each fourth Monday night of the month.

Join us and bring your family and friends.

If you have questions, call the church office at 575-257-2356.

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.

190 REAL ESTATE

190 REAL ESTATE

190 REAL ESTATE

190 REAL ESTATE

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. 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

HELP WANTED:

• Tree Thinners • Landscapers • Laborers • Yearly Maintenance Personnel

Call 336-2321

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

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/

310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015 KOKOPELLI FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale. 512-401-9601 DIRECTV - Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free for New Customers. Start saving today!1-800-264-0340 LOOKING FOR A GOLFING PARTNER male or female 1yr. unlimited golf w/ cart at the Links $1250 call Don 575-3541229

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 $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS for experienced CDL-A drivers. Get home often & earn 38 cpm. Excellent benefits & CSA friendly equipment. Call 855430-8869. Paid training for CDL-A school recent grads and drivers with limited experience. Apply online at AverittCareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.

190 REAL ESTATE

616 Mechem • Ruidoso, NM • (575) 257-4011 • 800-530-4597

© 2013 BRER Affiliates Inc. An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the rock symbol are registered service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation with Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM HOME OVERLOOKING THE #2 FAIRWAY

Views of Sierra Blanca, golf course and the Capitans. 3 bdrm + loft, office, dining room and gourmet kitchen. Separate wet bar area for entertaining. Courtyards, patios, and deck area. Paved drive, 2 car garage + a golf cart garage. Full golf membership.

So many extras! $599,500 MLS #112906

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME CLOSE TO THE RACE TRACK WITH ALL THE MODERN EXTRAS Very attractive 3 bedroom, 2 bath manu-

Oak cabinets, pantry, cathedral ceiling. Granite countertops in spacious kitchen, wine fridge.

Large FP, wood interior doors. Large walk-in closets for every bedroom. Rock & stucco exterior. Mountain views, covered and uncovered decks. Lots of wildlife, on over 1.6 acres. What more could you ask for? $239,500 MLS#112579

factured home. Seller has completed a very nice stucco exterior. Really feels like a stick-built home. Nice view. Owner might consider selling some furniture separate.

This is one home you want to see! VERY attractive! $147,500 MLS #112970

Looking for a career in Real Estate? Call us! For additional listings & other valuable information:

www.PrudentialLynchRealty.com

CABIN FOR SALE $160,000.00 CALL 915-309-6418

All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Top of Sunny Slope, 3br 2ba, garage, deck $1250 Nogal 3br 2ba, horses ok! $700 Available Now (part time/full time agents welcomed)

(575) 257-8444

LENDER SALE. 20 acres $14,000 BORDERS STATE LAND! 2 hours east of Albuquerque, 2 miles to Sumner Lake. Good road access, power. Only one available! 1-888-676-6979

1 BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT all bills paid, Alto Alps Condos. Call Tommy at 575-973-8318.

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.

COMMERCIAL

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.

108 TURNBERRY LANE – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1254 sq.ft. $1400/ Mo + utilities. #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA w/carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/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)

575-257-4011 • 800-530-4597 View these rentals at: www.ruidosorelo.com

© 2013 BRER Affiliates Inc. An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the rock symbol are registered service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation with Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity.

ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY, to more than 284,000 New Mexico newspaper readers.

Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 32 newspapers around the state for only $100. Call this newspaper for more details or visit www. nmpress.org for more details.

205 ROOM FOR RENT

ROOM AND BATH with private entrance. $350 per month, plus deposit. 575-378-8163

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR RENT 14x70 older mobile home, 2br/2bath. $5800 or $625/mo. Deposit/references required. 575-973-3217.

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED

3-2-2 VIEWS 1 story $299K 575808-8175

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.

245 TOWNHOUSES/CONDOS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome in nice residential neighborhood. Wood burning stove, front porch, back deck. all utilities paid. $1000/month. Call Sandy, 575258-4759

260 APARTMENT RENTALS

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

Under New Ownership This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

TTY Relay - 711

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 CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-661-3783 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE AND WORRIED ABOUT FORECLOSURE? REDUCE YOUR MORTGAGE & SAVE MONEY. LEGAL LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICES. FREE CONSULTATION. CALL PREFERRED LAW 1-800915-0432 WRAP UP YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING with 100% guaranteed, delivered–to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 67% PLUS 4 FREE Burgers - Many Gourmet Favorites ONLY $49.99. ORDER Today 1-800-7733095 Use Code 49377DLY or www.

OmahaSteaks.com/gifts69

340 FUEL/WOOD 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.