February 21, 2012

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

50 cents

For more photos and the latest stories updated daily, visit

“Never Settle for Less”

www.ruidosofreepress.com

1404 Sudderth • Ruidoso, NM

575.257.4223

What’s

happening February 21 & 22 Chamber to host Candidates Forums

The Ruidoso Downs Candidates’ Forum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center, 26337 US Hwy 70. The Village of Ruidoso Candidates’ Forum will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive. The forums will be moderated by Dr. Clayton Alred, President of ENMU-R. For more information contact Marla Lewis at the Chamber of Commerce at 575-257-7395.

February 23

‘Damn Yankees’ at the Spencer Theater

Home runs, hit songs and a sizzling siren named Lola have made “Damn Yankees” a musical comedy favorite.

A frothy tale of a baseball fanatic who sells his soul to the Devil to help his favorite team win the pennant race won 8 Tony Awards-including Best Musical. www.spencertheater.com, 1-888-818-7872.

Pre-show Stadium Hot Dog Buff et at 6 p.m. $20. Show begins at 7 p.m. $76 and $79.

February 24

‘Made in New Mexico’ documentary film screening

The fi lm demonstrates the positive economic impact the fi lm industry has on New Mexico through interviews with people who work in the business and are aff ected by the fi lm industry. The screening includes a question and answer period with director Brent Morris. If you have an interest in the New Mexico fi lm industry and want to learn more, come see this important documentary. Includes interviews of Carrizozo residents regarding “The Book of Eli” fi lm. 7 p.m. Room 116, Eastern New Mexico University, 701 Mechem Dr. 575-257-2120. Free.

Book Talk at the library

Hear about “Delay, Deny, Hope They Die” by Bill Dement. This local author describes the health, disease and disability issues facing fi rst responders after 9/11 and the lack of support from NY State. Ruidoso Public Library, 10 a.m. www.youseemore.com/RuidosoPL. Free.

February 25

Ski Apache Cup

Another event celebrating Ski Apache’s 50th Anniversary with a trio-team competing on the Smokey Bear race course. Each team should have a snowboarder, a female and another person of your choice racing for prices, medals and bragging rights.

10 a.m. www.skiapache.com 575-464-3641. $15/team.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 • w w w. R u i d o s o f R e e P R e s s . C o M • VOL. 4, NO. 8

A property of

Recreational fund bill dies in House committee departments through the

By Patrick Rodriguez general fund. The current Reporter law, which has been in patrick@ruidosofreepress.com effect since 2010, appropriSANTA FE – Legisated $7 million from the lation introduced in the general fund to a behavioral House of Representatives health capital fund for paythat would have reinstated out on behalf of the New the distribution of funds Mexico Finance Authority from a statewide cigarette in succeeding fiscal years. tax to local recreational Those funds are distribamenities died in comuted to the cancer research mittee as the Legislature adjourned on Thursday. and treatment center at the Although House Bill University of New Mexico, 75 received unanimous 0.83 percent; the New Photo courtesy of Ty Wyant Mexico Finance Authorsupport in the Health and Government Committee on Outdoor recreation is a fority, 1.25 percent; UNM midable emerging economy Feb. 10, the matter was not Health Sciences Center, in Ruidoso. The repeal of the discussed in the Taxation 8.89 percent; the NMFA for cigarette tax would have and Revenue Committee. improvements to facilities The legislation would eased the strain on the village at the state Department of parks and recreation budget. Health, 3.74 percent; the have allocated 0.83 percent of net receipts from NMFA for deposit in the the cigarette tax for the creation of a county authority’s credit enhancement account, 9.97 and municipal recreational fund. percent; and the NMFA for the rural cancer In 2005, then-Gov. Bill Richardson treatment fund, 0.62 percent. HB 75 would signed into law a bill that stopped the allocakeep these disbursement rates intact. A fiscal tion of 1.35 percent amassed from the cigaimpact report completed last week by the rette tax going to local parks and recreation Legislative Finance Committee says the bill

would cause the state to lose about 0.98 percent of total current general fund cigarette tax distributions each year if signed into law. The report also says the LFC has concerns with including continuing appropriation language in the statutory provisions for newly created funds, as earmarking reduces the ability of the Legislature to establish spending priorities.

Rep. Zach Cook, R-Ruidoso, the sponsor of HB 75, said that local parks and recreational departments have been negatively impacted by the current law.

The Ruidoso Village Council on Jan. 10 passed a resolution requesting that the Legislature overturn the 2005 law.

Handguns still not allowed in state parks

Another measure introduced by Cook would have allowed concealed-carry permit holders to bring handguns into recreational areas operated by the New Mexico State Parks Division, but this bill also died in committee as the legislative session ended.

House Bill 206 passed the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on a 4-1 vote Feb. 9. However, the measure was not discussed while in the House Health and Government Affairs Committee.

Martinez praises bipartisan work in Legislature Governor vows to keep pushing proposals

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – No hard feelings.

Gov. Susana Martinez seemed upbeat Thursday during a news conference shortly after the conclusion of the 30-day legislative session, even though many of the bills she had proposed were ultimately denied by the Democratic-controlled Legislature.

The first-term Republican praised the bipartisanship toward passage of a balanced budget that doesn’t raise taxes.

She commended the Legislature for passing three proposed constitutional amendments that could help reform the Public Regulation Commission if voters approve them in November. She also mentioned approved legislation that would lower taxes for

the state’s manufacturing and construction industries and take pensions away from corrupt public officials.

But this same Legislature had rejected two of Martinez’s chief legislative priorities.

Lawmakers failed to pass a measure to overturn a 2003 law that allows foreign nationals regardless of legal status to have a New Mexico driver’s license.

The governor is concerned with a provision in the law that doesn’t prohibit licenses issued to un-

documented immigrants, saying it has led to widespread fraud and poses a threat to national security.

Although the House of Representatives voted 45-25 in favor of a repeal measure, the Senate responded by voting 2715 to pass its own legislation that would impose tougher residency requirements and fraud penalties on foreign national driver’s license applicants. Neither measure was voted on in the opposite chamber.

Important education legislation pushed by Martinez died in the final minutes of the 30-day legislative session. Democrats in the House blocked a vote on a Senate-approved bill that would have required third-graders to be able to read before moving on to the fourth grade. A bill centering on teacher evaluations also failed.

The governor pushed hard for education programs to establish the teacher evaluation systems and allow students who can’t adequately read by fourth grade to be held back. Both efforts received strong support when first voted upon in the House.

And the Senate Rules Committee for a second consecutive year failed to schedule a confirmation hearing for Hanna Skandera, secretary-designate of the Public Education Department, leaving her as Martinez’s only nominee to run a department unconfirmed by the upper chamber.

“We didn’t get everything we wanted,” Martinez said. “I see LeGisLATuRe, pg. 3

Village council supports Boys and Girls Club

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ruidoso’s council meeting proved lucrative for Tim Coughlin, although not as lucrative as he requested.

Coughlin, executive director of Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca, attended last Tuesday’s meeting, requesting village funds. The new chapter plans to open its doors at Horton Complex, 134 Reese Drive, with a community open house March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will open for members March 5. Coughlin requested $15,000 to support start-up costs, according to his request letter to the village.

Prior to voting, Councilman Jim Stoddard questioned Coughlin about the status of the Sierra Blanca chapter’s 501-C3 tax exempt filing, concerned about the legal aspect. Coughlin responded that it’s just “a matter of paperwork.” Also pending is an issue of filing a corporation name change in Santa Fe. Stoddard recommended Coughlin retain legal counsel to assure these items are settled correctly. With the caveat of the club receiving 501-C3 status, council voted

unanimously to give $10,000.

Awarded two thirds of his request, Coughlin realized he’s in the process of earning the village’s trust and was grateful for the vote of confidence. With counsel from Debi Lee, village manager, the vote was followed by inviting Coughlin to return in a few months with a report and request any funds still available prior to the village setting a new budget.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America is a national program aimed at helping youngsters grow in positive ways. Coughlin reports the Sierra Blanca chapter will include tutoring, martial arts, and other programs with varied focus areas such as career launching and financial responsibility. Following Ruidoso schools schedule, the club will be open after school and during the summer. More than 100 member slots have been filled already, according to Coughlin.

Coughlin states the most successful model for funding Boys and Girls Clubs indicates 25 percent municipal funding, with the remainder being secured through sponsorships, grants and other fund-raising methods. He’s received private support.

RES 5+ AC

REAL ESTATE TEAM SDC, REALTORS®

(575) 258-5008

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

“We have worked hard to cultivate a strong sense of community and in turn, these individuals, groups and organizations have put their trust in us by making donations to assist us in obtaining the necessary funding and become partners in support of our youth,” says Coughlin.

Jack Schuster, chairman of Sierra Blanca Boy Scouts, while verbalizing support for Boys and Girls Clubs, spoke against municipal funding for the club during the public input session. Schuster declared the Scouts do not seek or secure municipal funds and thinks Boys and Girls Clubs shouldn’t be supported through public funds either.

“When you dance with the devil, the devil picks the tune,” declared Schuster.

Coughlin, an Eagle Scout as a youth, spoke with Schuster after the council meeting. “I was a scout myself and we’ll get together to see how we can assist each other.”

The Village of Ruidoso supports Boys and Girls Club, which will open March 5.

Coughlin invites comments and welcomes support at 575 973-5469.

FEATURED PROPERTY

GREAT ONE LEVEL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH STUCCO HOME ON 5+ ACRES! This home in Ranches of Sonterra has a living area plus a family room, large open kitchen, 2 car garage plus a carport. Enjoy the amazing views of Sierra Blanca from the 2nd story loft or the great patios. This property also has a nice storage bldg., basketball court area, level access and the land is very useable. $399,900. #109016

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

Ruidoso Free Press

2

February 21, 2012

Community Calendar

Alpine meeting

The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 5 at 4 p.m. in the district’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. Agendas are available at least 24 hours prior to meeting time. For more information, contact Cheryl Knobel at 257-7776, 973-0324 or email at knobelc@windstream.net.

Tax preparation Free tax preparation and Efiling is offered at the Ruidoso Senior Center to all middle and low-income individuals and families, with no age limitations. Small business owners are also welcomed. If your income is less that $22,000 per year, you may be eligible for a refund from the state.

The help is offered from volunteer tax councilors and auxiliary personnel under the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. The free service is offered Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon through April 14.

Low-cost yoga A low-cost community yoga class for beginners and intermediate students is held every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center, 2810 Sudderth in room 207 above Schlotzsky’s. The class includes strength and flexibility postures, restorative poses, meditation and aromatheraphy finale. Room temperature is warm, so wear layered clothing and bring water. Mats and props are provided. Call Marianne Mohr at 575-802-3013 for more information.

Fiesta practice The 2012 Ruidoso School Fiesta practices are starting soon in advance of the annual May 5 performance. This year’s program is open to any grade level, but practices will be held in evenings and not during school hours.

Those interested in dancing should attend a meeting to be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Ruidoso Senior Center. Parents are also encouraged to attend.

There is no cost for the program, but students will have to provide their own dress, shoes, hats, shirts and pants or rent them for a fee.

For more information, call Debbie Jo Almager at 505-6606652 or Angie at 973-4037.

Free transportation Free transportation is available in Ruidoso for senior citizens aged 60 years and older. For details or to request transpor-

tation services, please call one day in advance. This service is provided Monday through Friday for local transportation only. Contact the Ruidoso Senior Center at 257-4565.

Disc golf food drive The Ruidoso Disc Golf Club is hosting a “Frisbee for Food” drive, this March 24 at the Grindstone Disc Golf Course.

Cost to enter the event is $20 plus five cans of non-perishable food. The goal is to raise 500 pounds of food.

Cash and prizes will be presented to the top 25 percent of players over 27 holes. Sign up is at 9 a.m. and the tournament begins at 10 a.m. Contact Duane Slatton at 973-4413 to enter. The public is invited to watch the competition.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293.

The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting and beginners and young peoples’ big book study Fridays at 7 p.m.

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

Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 258-8885.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. Altrusa International of Ruidoso was established in 1970 and it’s long running Annual Low Cost Mammogram Program was established in 1988. Some of the organizations Altrusa supports are the local food bank, women’s shelter, humane society and others. One of Altrusa’s focus is on literacy, in that they provide scholarships to men and women returning to college, books three times a year to the children in the local Head Start

programs and donations to the Literacy Council. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

The Carrizozo Roadrunners Chapter of the Lincoln County Extension Association meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Otero County Electric Cooperative community room on 12th Street in Carrizozo. Chapter meetings are open to anyone interested. For more information, call Barbara VanGorder at 575-648-9805 or Doris Cherry at 354-2673.

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www. dwsma.org.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 257-4160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org.9 The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

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

257-9810.

at 106 S. Overlook.

The Lincoln County Regulators, members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Registration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m.

The public is welcome to participate or watch the action.

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice, offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives. Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

The focus of the groups is education about managing grief and developing a network of support with others who have experienced losses. There is no charge for the group, and it is open to anyone in the community. The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 258-0028.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse has evolved into an all-volunteer community service organization. Horsemen skills are encouraged, but not required.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575512-7077.

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

The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Cree Meadows Country Club.

Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-442-2026.

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

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-385-3396.

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

Vietnam Veterans of America Lincoln County Chapter meets

the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs.

Membership is open to U.S. military veterans who served on active duty in Vietnam from February 1961 or any duty location worldwide from August 1964 through May 1975. For information or to join, call Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vic Currier at 802-5293.

Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesday’s from 2-3 p.m. at Sweet Charity, 26156 Highway 70. The group offers support, resource referral and information about children’s issues and problems. There is no cost and bilingual services are available.

If you have questions, please call the nest at 378-6378.

White Mountain Search and Rescue Team is open for membership to volunteers interested in various disciplines.

Positions open include operations, communications, ATV, ground patrol, horse and K9 teams. Training and support is available for all positions in preparation for field certification. The organization meets every third Monday at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. For more information, visit www.whitemountainsar.org or call Tony Davis at 336-4501.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BO**X

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

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

While supplies last:

Purchase a minimum of 10 units of Xeomin® and receive a

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

The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the third Thursday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. For information, contact Mary Barnett at

50 Visa Gift Card! $

1900 Sudderth at River Crossing

575.257.4SPA (4772) • Toll free 1.855.257.4SPA fusionmedicalspa.net

TUESDAY 44°

AL MANAC

Windy

Sunrise Sunset Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 55° 51°

22° TUE 6:40AM 5:53PM 53° 25° 0.00”

Windy

28° WED 6:39AM 5:53PM 53° 25° 0.00”

THU 6:38AM 5:54PM 53° 25° 0.00”

FRI 6:37AM 5:55PM 53° 25° 0.00”

SAT 6:36AM 5:56PM 53° 25° 0.00”

SUN 6:35AM 5:57PM 53° 25° 0.00”

RADIO UPDATES ON www.mtdradio.com

32° MON 6:34AM 5:58PM 54° 26° 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

Feb. 21

New Moon

Feb. 29

First Quarter

ALLERGY

THREE DAY FORECAST 10 8 6 4 2

TUE

March 8 Full Moon

WED

March 16

Last Quarter

February 21, 2012

Ruidoso Free Press

3

Senate approves modified immigrant license bill

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez’s wish for the repeal of a law that allows foreign nationals regardless of legal status to obtain a New Mexico driver’s license did not come to fruition before the current legislative session adjourned on Thursday.

The Senate on Feb. 13 voted 27-15 in favor of legislation that calls for stricter fraud safeguards for driver’s license applications. Senate Bill 235, however, does not take away a provision in the current law that lets undocumented immigrants apply for a driver’s license, which is what

the governor had asked for.

Instead, the measure would require foreign nationals with driving privileges to renew their licenses yearly, as well as toughen penalties for those committing fraud and impose more stringent residency requirements. SB 235 would also require immigrants applying for a license to submit to fingerprinting.

The House of Representatives on Friday voted 45-25 to back legislation that Martinez is in favor of. The Houseapproved bill would do away with the undocumented immigrant provision yet still allow legal residents to apply for a driver’s license.

Village civil rights suit dismissed

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Mayor Ray Alborn released information during last Tuesday’s Village of Ruidoso council meeting regarding a pending lawsuit which made it to US district court. The Honorable Gregory B. Wormuth presided in a hearing to determine dismissal of a lawsuit begun

by Tony Seno back in the summer of 2011.

Seno, at a July Village council meeting, approached the podium with gun in holster. Alborn tried to stop Seno from doing so, and a $30,000 lawsuit was born, with Seno stating violation of his fourth amendment right to bear arms.

Alborn proceeded to issue an executive order banning firearms in council chambers bringing the NRA and dozens of local residents out in force in opposition at a subsequent council meeting.

The issue received national notoriety although Alborn’s ban was eventually reversed.

“You have a choice of allowing this ban to continue and being complicit in what is evidently an illegal unconstitutional action or you can fulfill the promise of your sworn oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the State of New Mexico,” Seno told councilors in a September meeting.

November 22, 2011, the case was heard in district court. Wormuth, after considering the pleadings and hearing the argument of counsel, announced the following.

On the injunction claim, the court

believed the facts did not constitute seizure of a person, due to the fact that Seno conceded his firearm was withheld from him for a matter of approximately five minutes.

Regarding seizure, the court found the facts don’t support the claim, and declared its intent to grant the motion to dismiss the entire complaint based upon the “mootness of injunctive relief and because the facts alleged do not establish a fourth amendment seizure.”

Seno’s counsel asked for leave to amend their case, and since no amendment was submitted, the Village is awaiting the court’s written order officially dismissing the complaint.

Seno’s history with legal complaining isn’t new to Lincoln County. A few years ago, he filed a lawsuit against the Lincoln County Commission stating his first amendment rights were violated by requiring him to remove his hat while in commission chambers.

“We’ve known the decision of the dismissal for a long time. With our attorney’s advice, we hesitated giving public notice until we had something in writing.

“I’m pleased to know that the federal court has disposed of this matter.

I believe Chief Magill acted appropriately to safeguard the citizens, employees and elected officials who were in attendance at the meeting. I’m grateful that the court saw the facts and determined that no constitutional violation had occurred. The court’s decision was not based on innuendo, speculations or scare tactics,” Alborn said.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Joanna Zimmerman

Joanna Zimmerman; juveniles beyond traffic Municipal Judge for the matters, I intend to take Village of Ruidoso. those opportunities to What I will bring to stress to young people the bench is a commitaccountability. ment to judge each and I am also a survivor every case on its merits. of domestic violence To hear both sides equally and as a survivor have and fairly, within the rules vowed to assist others of evidence, within the going through the horrors laws of the village and the that abusers subject their United States ConstituJoanna Zimmerman partners and families. To tion. further that commitment, I am a licensed attorney in the I first worked as a volunteer as a local State of New Mexico and have been shelter in Virginia then later moved into so since 2008. I graduated with a Juris the position of over-night shelter manDoctorate from Appalachian School of ager as well as operating the local and Law in Grundy, Va. I also obtained a Virginia State domestic violence and certificate in Lawyers as Problem Solv- sexual assault hot-line. I have attended ers which means I have special training numerous workshops and conferences in Alternative Dispute Resolution or involving family and partner violence. in real world terms, I have training in I continue my support for these causes mediation and resolving issues between through legal representation of victims parties without having to involve the in divorce matters and in obtaining courts. My undergraduate degree is protective orders. in Political Science with a minor in One of the most important things Women’s Studies from Mary Baldwin I bring to the bench beyond my formal College in Staunton, Va. education, which I did not begin until While I intend to hold law enforce- I was 38, is real world experience. I ment accountable and to approach each was a young mother who raised two person charged as innocent until proven children as a single parent. My greatguilty, I also intend to hold the offender est joys are my daughter Jessica Ward, accountable. Fines will be assessed, jail my son Doug Powers, Jr. and my two time implemented for repeat offenders grandchildren. While I was raising my and community service will be ordered. children I worked as an artist, trained I am a strong believer that community horses, served as president of my own service has a stronger impact than fines. multi-line insurance agency, and even Children’s law has also been a grew vegetables to sell at the local passion of mine. While employed with farmer’s market. I know what it means the District Attorney’s Office, I served to wear many hats in order to care for as the Children’s Court Attorney for and support a family.

Lincoln County for over two years.

I appreciate the consideration the I also served on the Lincoln County citizens of Ruidoso are giving me to Juvenile Justice Board, 12th District their support for their municipal judge. I Juvenile Drug Court, 12th District Drug have the highest respect for the position and the judicial process. As Municipal Court Advisory Board, and the Lincoln Judge I will bring integrity, fairness, County Gang Task Force. While the and accountability to the bench.

Village Municipal rarely deals with

The vote on the Senate bill was mostly broken down along party lines. Only one Democrat, Sen. John Arthur Smith of Deming, voted with all 14 Republicans in opposing the measure.

The local delegation was split on the vote, with Sen. Tim Jennings, D-Roswell, voting for the bill, while Sen. Rod Adair, R-Roswell, voted against it. Sen. Phil Griego, D-San Jose, whose district will encompass a majority of Lincoln County starting next year, voted for the measure.

Martinez has repeatedly asked lawmakers to repeal the law, which has been in effect since 2003. She has argued

that restricting driver’s licenses to those in the country legally prevents fraud and decreases the risk of national security problems.

The Senate bill authorizes the state to cancel previously issued driver’s licenses if there’s a suspicion of fraud and the state verifies the license holder no longer lives in New Mexico.

New Mexico and Washington are the only states that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain the same driver’s license as a U.S. citizen. Utah grants foreign nationals a driving permit that can’t be used for identification.

LEGISLATURE from pg. 1 don’t think any governor ever has gotten everything that they wanted.”

The governor vowed to keep pushing her rejected proposals in future legislative sessions. Her current term expires in 2015.

She did, however, take time to applaud the Legislature for its bipartisan effort on a $5.6 billion state budget and approval of several tax break aimed at stimulating the economy.

The governor had threatened to veto the budget bill if some of the key tax measures sought by her administration were not approved. Lawmakers responded Thursday by endorsing a measure that will allow contractors and manufacturers to deduct certain items from their gross receipts taxes. That will ease the impact of tax “pyramiding,” in which taxes are levied on goods and services and then levied again on the final product.

“Santa Fe did not go on a spending spree, and that is something we can all appreciate,” Martinez said.

Lawmakers also sent Martinez a bill that would provide a $1,000 tax credit to businesses that hire returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The tax measures were more easily sought in an improving state revenue climate. The approved budget calls for state spending to be increased by $220 million – roughly 4 percent – from this year’s levels. Most of that spending increase would go toward public education and Medicaid.

Lawmakers passed three constitutional amendment proposals that would change the way the state Public Regulation Commission conducts business. The changes, which require voter approval in November, include rules that allow the Legislature to set minimum qualifications for the elected commissioners of the utility and insurance-regulating panel.

Seventy-seven bills – 46 from the House and 31 from the Senate – were sent to Martinez’s desk for her final approval.

She has until March 7 to sign or veto any of those measures.

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

575.378.4752

4

Opinion

Ruidoso Free Press

Letters to the Editor Commissioner responds to drug testing decision

To the Editor, A letter published in the Ruidoso Free Press recently went after the County Commission’s decision to support drug testing for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and unemployment recipients. In this letter, Dr. Gary Harmon wrote that “being poor is not a crime.”

This is true; however, the use of illegal drugs is a crime.

That crime is increased when hard working taxpayers are forced to foot the bill for illegal drug use. In our current economic situation, most families are struggling to make ends meet—even those of us with a job. So, why should our tax burden be increased by having to take care of those who choose to do drugs and choose not to get a job?

That is the real crime, and it is something that Dr. Harmon failed to recognize.

No one is advocating for the exploitation of the poor—instead, those backing the resolution are advocating for a healthier and safer society, safer homes for children, and fairness for taxpayers.

Further, the drug tests are not “humiliating and stigmatizing” as Harmon writes, unless one is using drugs. Then, the tests will be humiliating, but then again, one should not be using drugs that are against the law.

Dr. Harmon claims that in Florida, when this was attempted, very few of the recipients were proven to have actually used drugs. With only one quarter in statistics available, Florida saw a 2 percent failure rate with another 17 percent who went through the application process but did not go through with the drug test. See this analysis for more details broken down by individual county. www.floridafga. org/2011/10/floridas-drug-test-law-forwelfare-cash-assistance-first-quarterfacts-2/.

As for the unemployed, according to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, (www.samhsa.gov/data/ NSDUH/2k10NSDUH/2k10Results. htm#Fig2-11), when surveying adults over 18, 17.5 percent of those unemployed used illicit drugs, while only 8.4 percent of those employed full time did. That alone shows that this is a national problem, yet we can see the results even here in New Mexico.

In New Mexico, we have a lower unemployment rate than the national 8.3 percent. There are jobs available, yet there are people who choose not to work. For some, it is not a choice—but there are those who don’t want to work, because many places now drug screen employees.

For many in the working world, drug testing is a part of life. The same should be true for those who are dependent upon government funding.

The commission is making informed decisions. We urge all citizens to become more informed on this important issue.

For more information on the cost of drug abuse to federal, state and local governments go to: www.casacolumbia.org/ articlefiles/380-ShovelingUpII.pdf.

For more information on substance abuse, drug testing policies, and health-related public policy go to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at: www.rwjf.org/pr/ product.jsp?id=42550.

Kathryn L. Minter Lincoln County Commissioner, District 4

Lead or get out of the way To the Editor, On Jan. 16 you published a letter from Chuck Duncan, who claims to be the VP of Economic Development in the Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation. If this man is indeed connected as he claims, it is ludicrous

New Mexico State Legislature Item

What it’s about

How they voted

House Bill 2, introduced by Rep. Henry “Kiki” Saavedra

Establishing a budget of $5.6 billion for the 2012 fiscal year.

Passed the House 70-0, passed the Senate 34-6.

House Bill 103, introduced by Rep. Andy Nunez

Requiring a Social Security number to obtain a state driver’s license.

Passed the House 45-25, was not voted on in the Senate.

House Bill 69, introduced by Rep. Mary Helen Garcia

Retention of third-graders who aren’t reading proficient.

Passed the House 47-23, not voted on in the Senate.

House Bill 75, introduced by Rep. Zach Cook

Using funds from statewide cigarette tax to create recreational funding for county and municipal governments.

Passed the House Health and Government Affairs Committee, stalled in Revenue and Taxation Committee.

Asking Cultural Affairs Department to reinstate the burial of veterans at Fort Stanton cemetary.

Passed the House unanimously.

Senate Memorial 52, introduced by Sen. Steve Neville

Requesting the New Mexico Gaming Control Board conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a progressive gaming tax.

Passed the Senate unanimously

House Bill 206, introduced by Rep. Zach Cook

Allowing concealedcarry permit holders to bring handguns onto land operated by the State Parks Division.

Passed the House Consumer Public Affairs Committee, stalled in Health and Government Affairs Committee.

House Memorial 10, introduced by Rep. Zach Cook

1 0 8 6 mechem • ruidoso, nm 88 3 4 5 575-258-9922 carlsbad O F F I C E : 575 - 499 - 4406 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 pr e s s . c o m

A property of

The Ruidoso Free Press is published every Tuesday by the Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345. The circulation of the Ruidoso Free Press exceeds 9,000 printed copies weekly, with almost 8,000 papers delivered via direct mail to homes and post office boxes located exclusively within Lincoln County. Over 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.

Lisa Morales, General Manager • lisa@ruidosofreepress.com Sandi Aguilar, Assistant General Manager of Operations sandi@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-258-9922 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 Patrick Jason Rodriguez, Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-808-0500 Sue Hutchison, Reporter suehutch@valornet.com • 575-973-8244 Kim Smith, Office Manager kim@mtdradio.com

Jessica Freeman, Inside Sales

jessica@ruidosofreepress.com Manda Tomison, Business Consultant/Special Projects Manager manda@ruidosofreepress.com • 575-937-3472 Marianne Mohr, Business Consultant/Multi-Media Program Manager marianne@ruidosofreepress.com • (575) 937-4015 Jacob Rodriguez, Business Consultant jacob@ruidosofreepress.com • (575) 937-3872 Tina Eves, Traffic/Production Coordinator tina@ruidosofreepress.com Kathy Kiefer, Graphic Artist kathy@ruidosofreepress.com

Member New Mexico Press Association • Member Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce • Member Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce 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.

that he thinks the County Commissioners are elected by acclamation! Clearly, he doesn’t know the definition of election by acclamation! Indeed, not even knowing that the County Commissioners are duly elected by the voters, tells me that he also doesn’t vote!!!

Mr. Duncan, know this: It is the responsibility and duty of the County Commissioners to question any and all expenditures by the county on behalf of the taxpayers of Lincoln County, of which I am one. Indeed, to dispense money on a blanket basis simply because the organization is a quality one is not only bad business, but in my opinion a dereliction of fiduciary responsibility.

You state that because of your community positions you have the “benefit of insight that is clearly lacking in Commission chambers.” Perhaps so, but it certainly hasn’t helped your knowledge of economic matters. Perhaps you can provide a list of businesses that are here specifically because of the efforts of the Chamber Economic Development and/or the efforts of the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation. We all know there is much more involved in economic development than just business advancement, so perhaps you can write a white paper on all of the actual accomplishments in the last decade of both economic organizations you mentioned.

Please take into account that this county (not Ruidoso) grew approximately 1,200 people in the last decade. It is a fact that businesses relocate or expand to a new location because the current economic climate is moving forward with some semblance of stable growth. Wild ups and downs favor only the “fly-by-night” types of businesses. Here in Ruidoso, we have many established “mom and pop” businesses which do not ask for anything.

Why do you believe it is the prerogative of the government to give tax breaks, interest-free or reduced loans, etc., to entice new businesses over the ones which have helped make Ruidoso a good place to be? Further, why is government giving taxpayer money to any private sector business for any reason? (Do I sound like

February 21, 2012

a Teapartier? Yes, I am! We need smaller government, lower taxes, less handouts and no bailouts!) Your further comments about ENMU are taken with a grain of salt. Yes, education is a major economic development driver! But, in Ruidoso?

Surely, you are not serious. The campus here is a vital one for our small community, but it is not now and never will be a major institution of higher learning – it is a stepping stone to an institution of higher learning; an important one for our young people, but a stepping stone nonetheless.

As a retired public school teacher, I can absolutely tell you that throwing money at education does not work. What education needs is more teacher autonomy, less bureaucratic interference, and the freedom for teachers to actually teach!

Perhaps it is time for the government to get out of education, both at the state and federal levels.

Your final paragraph: “Recognize a golden moment and either lead or get out of the way. When a constituency doesn’t show enough concern to put forth a selection of candidates to a given seat, they limit their options on how their views are represented and are stuck with what they get.” I must ask, Mr. Duncan, where were you during the election of County Commissioners? There are regular elections, the most recent one elected Mark Doth and Kathryn Minter to replace the late Don Williams and Dave Parks. Did you vote? Apparently not! Mr. Duncan, perhaps you are one of those people who “doesn’t show enough concern” and who just likes to complain! I have yet to see your name on the ballot as a candidate!

Perhaps next election we’ll see your name as a candidate, but until then I suggest you consider that the current County Commissioners are doing the job they were elected to do, and doing it in a thoughtful, careful, considerate manner.

I, for one, am glad they do not shirk their fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers of Lincoln County!

Vicki Bronaugh Ruidoso See LETTERS, pg. 5

Solution on pg. 18

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

LETTERS cont.

Pay Up People!

To the Editor, In the name of the law…pay up people!

Attending the candidate forum at Cree Meadows Country Club last week, I was shocked to hear Beverly Rankin reveal that since she was appointed Municipal Judge (after the passing of Michael Line) court revenues have increased from $58,000 to $209,000. That’s a 400 percent increase in violations and penalties. No wonder projected revenues are up when the economy is down. Are we “The People” proud of those numbers? Has Ruidoso become an iron curtain resort town? It’s a courtroom crime wave, and it’s an outrage.

Are the hard-working residents of Ruidoso paying the price for this scandal, or are we passing our tickets onto the tourists who come here to stimulate our economy?

Tickets don’t bring people to town. Our judicial system was designed for serving justice. It was never intended to be a revenue extortion machine.

Stop pillaging the people; we have real bills to pay!

Dan Jones Concerned citizen of Ruidoso

Money could be better spent

To the Editor, Thank you for the column in The Ruidoso Free Press “The great Capitan graded, dirt hauled in, dirt hauled out, barriers to prevent walkers, bike riders, and horse people from falling off into the gullies; paved, etc… (Un-needed) walking, biking, horse trail.” In the 12 years we have been here, we saw one young man regularly walking to Capitan where the old “foot path” was.

It is indeed a shame to see our government money go to such projects instead of real improvements, in a time of tremendous debts in almost all of our states. We would have certainly appreciated the village workers time and money spent on improvements to help a good deal more of the Capitan population.

Leona Rice Capitan

We want your letters

Ruidoso Free Press welcomes your Letters to the Editor on topics of concern to you and the community. Details: Letters, which should be no longer than 300 words, must include the name, address and telephone number of the author for verification. Deadline: The deadline is 3 p.m. the Thursday before publication, but letters may be held until the following week upon the editor’s discretion. Disclaimer: The editorial board or editor of Ruidoso Free

Press reserves the right to edit or withhold from publication any letter for any reason whatsoever. Once received, all letters become the possession of Ruidoso Free Press. Letters reflect the opinion of the author, not necessarily that of Ruidoso Free Press or its staff.

Email your letters to: eugene@ruidosofreepress.com, or write: Letter to the Editor, Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, NM 88345

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Dean Holman

schools, the Lincoln

By Todd Fuqua County native returned Reporter home after retiring in todd@ruidosofreepress.com 1991 and was encourAs a former educator aged to run by members and coach, Dean Holman already on the council in knows a little something 2006. about administration, “I got to thinking and he says he’s used about it and realized his experience well as I’d like serving on the a Ruidoso Downs city council,” Holman said. councilor.

“Lincoln County and He hopes to continue Dean Holman Ruidoso Downs have using that experience in a been very good to me, and this was slightly different capacity, as the city’s my chance to give something back in mayor. return.”

“I’ve been a councilor for six “There are a lot of similarities in years, and it’s been a very pleasant experience for the most part,” Holman the way school districts are run and the way city government is run,” he said. “It does have its trade-offs and added, pointing to his experience as a there are difficult times, but I’ve seen a lot of things accomplished since I’ve positive factor in his ability to serve been on the council.” the city. “So I’ve been able to call Formerly a teacher and adminison my educational experience many trator at Goddard and Ruidoso high times.”

5

Coffee with Colton

I like my coffee my speech and saw hot. Really hot. Just Colton’s eagerness to north of boiling hot. If please, they ordered I can feel the back of coffee too with the my throat or my tongue same caveat. after my first sip, it And Colton dewasn’t hot enough. livered. He not only Which presents a small brought hot coffee, he problem. kept it coming. I’m not Very few restaua one mug girl. I can rants serve coffee that drink a pot all alone hot. They’re all worried if I have a microwave about what I’ll do if I handy. burn myself. My first It’s simply amazname is used as a threat ing how few mindSue Hutchison frequently (…you’ll readers there are. suehutch@valornet.com catch on, just give it a Sometimes, all it takes minute) and I’m pretty sure restaurant is a little communication to get what trainers specifically teach non-litiwe need. It might be a Venus/Mars gious coffee temperatures. thing, but there would be far fewer So when I order coffee at a restau- issues between us all if we’d say what rant, my server and I have a little chat. we mean: if we’d just get it on the “Can I start you off with a drink?” table. With kindness, with a smile, “Sure! I’d like a glass of water with compassion – granted. Underand a cup of coffee, black. But can I standing there may be a better way talk to you about that coffee?” (It’s to accomplish our goals, it all begins here where I sometimes get a look with communication. from my server – a look like, “…

Maybe Colton and I should teach doesn’t she know that I have 32 other a seminar – open a counseling service tables to manage? It’s just a cup of – arrange for world peace. coffee!”) But if a great tip is wanted, Thanks, Colton. When I return to my server dutifully stops and waits.

Landlocked, I’m asking for you. I’ll Enter Colton, a young man who give you that I’m-the-hot-coffee-lady serves at Landlocked Restaurant on look.

Mechem. He was mine on Sunday.

And, if you’re like me and like it Colton not only stopped and hot, ask for Colton. If you’re a Cattle waited, but listened attentively. So Baron lover, ask for Ricardo. They here’s the rest of that chat: know how.

“When you pour my cup of cofAnd, as a humble retraction, fee, would you please take it to the after chatting with Mayor Hammons microwave, nuke it until you see little and personally driving the roads in boiling bubbles, and then bring it to Capitan proper last Wednesday, I me? I promise I won’t sue you or came across no Buick-sized potholes, your restaurant. I promise, that if it’s as was reported to me by a trusted (?) too hot and I actually burn myself, I’ll Capitan resident. First rule of writing never mention that I burned myself is to double check sources. (I broke at Landlocked. Would you do that for that one) I can stomach crow when me?” necessary.

And Colton smiled, and told me Working on a fresh pot of coffee right he would. now along with her humble pie, Sue Our good friends who were with Hutchison can be reached at: suehuus are hot (maybe not boiling) coftch@valornet.com fee drinkers, too. When they heard

Jane’s Jewelry &Gifts 104 B Lincoln Ave. • Capitan, NM Winter hours: Thurs-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm

575-973-3214

Jane Pattillo, owner/designer

Jane carries her own one-of-a-kind jewelry designs in semi-precious gemstones, Czech glass and crystal. If you don’t see what you are looking for, she will be happy to make a custom piece to please you. She specializes in creating jewelry that stands the test of time; her design styles allow you to enjoy her jewelry for years to come.

The prices are reasonable and the jewelry well made.

Feel free to come in and browse - you are sure to find something suited to your style and taste.

Cancún Moon Café Corner of Smokey Bear Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. Capitan, NM 575-354-2327 Mon - Sat, 9 am - 5:30 pm • Closed Sunday Romy Hall, Owner

• Wi-Fi Available • Best price on Espresso Drinks in town Lattes, Cappuccino, Mochas, Italian Sodas • Homemade Soups • Fresh Salads and Deli Sandwiches • Browse our beautiful selection of Artwork, including Bronze Sculptures, Wood Carvings, Paintings, Drawings and one-of-a-kind items.

6

Business

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

State budget proposal advances to governor’s desk

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – Lawmakers have given the green light on an amended budget plan where the bulk of the spending would go toward education. The proposal, which had already passed both legislative chambers, was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Gov. Susana Martinez has until March 7 to sign, veto or make line-item vetoes to the legislation. Approving a budget was the main task of the 30-day legislative session, which adjourned on Thursday.

The legislation would provide $5.6 billion in spending, an increase of $220 million over this year’s budget. The plan leaves $37 million to allow for additional legislation such as tax reductions, pension solvency, infrastructure funding, or as a

hedge against weak natural gas prices.

The budget directs $2.45 billion for public education, with another $759 million going toward higher education.

The measure finances several of Martinez’s initiatives, including $8.5 million to ensure students can read proficiently in early grades.

Most of the higher education funding would go to the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University, with $285 million and $186 million, respectively. Eastern New Mexico University will receive $42,000, of which roughly $2,060 will go to ENMU-Ruidoso.

“This budget plan will keep us in good shape for the next fiscal year and gives us a slim cushion should expected revenues fall short,” said Rep. Henry “Kiki” Saavedra, chairman of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.

“It’s gratifying to work in such collaboration with my colleagues in the House,

Senate and with the Governor.”

The budget also directs nearly $50 million for higher government payments into public employee pensions next year, allowing worker contributions to drop by a similar amount.

That pension change will boost the take-home pay of public employees for the first time since 2008. The budget doesn’t provide for a direct increase for state workers, however.

The budget doesn’t allocate any of the nearly $42 million in revenues the state expects to collect next year. That money can be used by the Senate to increase spending on some programs, or lawmakers can use it to cover the cost of tax cuts they propose. Tax cuts were handled in separate legislation.

Martinez had asked lawmakers for $55 million in tax cuts for businesses and veterans.

The legislation also puts a safe guard

in place should revenue projections fall short. This provision allows the governor to make across-the-board spending cuts to adjust the budget. The automatic spending reductions would apply to most state agencies except those relating to Medicaid programs, the developmental disabilities support program, the law enforcement program of the Department of Public Safety, the inmate management and control program of the Corrections Department, and any agency that receives less than $5 million total in general fund appropriations.

If Martinez signs the budget into law, the state expects to have reserves of $558 million at the end of the 2013 fiscal year – the equivalent of 9.9 percent of state spending. State officials consider it prudent to maintain reserves close to 10 percent to provide a cushion in case of unexpected financial problems, including a drop in revenues.

Leadership Lincoln Leaders of the Week Shannon Dictson



VINTAGE DEPT STORE



SWEET CHARITY Support our

Donate evening & formal dresses/ gowns to be provided to local girls-in-need for prom night Hwy 70, between Jorges & Walmart Shop: Mon-Sat, 10-5

575-378-0041

Benefiting THE NEST Domestic Violence Shelter

HUFSTEDLER APPRAISAL Specialty Property  Ranches Divorce  Estate Planning

Do you want to know the value of your real estate in today’s market?

Toll Free 877-255-8525

575-258-8520 412 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM

www. appraisenewmexico.com Serving New Mexico for over 20 years

cation by taking classes online through NAU. I was born in Alamogordo I was employed in the restauin 1982. I have lived in Mescalero rant industry for six years where I all my life. I am a Mescalero worked my way up to a manageApache descendent, my father ment position. I was hired as the is a member of the Mescalero Elections Clerk for Lincoln County Apache Tribe and my mother in November of 2006 by thenis Hispanic. I have one sibling, County Clerk, Tammie Maddox. a younger brother. I have been This proved to be a challenge married for 11 years. I have two as I learned there was more to children, a 10 year old son and the election’s process than I ever a 3 year old daughter. My family Shannon Dictson Yvonne Bartz imagined. I continue learning is involved in many sports and by attending election training activities, our favorite is rodeo. I graduated ers. The Responsible Gaming Program is not courses through the County Clerk’s Office. from Ruidoso High School in 2000. I ata Tribal program it is a regional program. I I am enrolled in the county college courses tended college at NMSU in Las Cruces and am also the vice-chair of the Lincoln County through NMSU and have attained the level received my Bachelors degree in Animal Community Health Council. of Certified Public Official.

Science in 2004. I completed an internship at In January of 2011, Rhonda Burrows Yvonne Bartz the Mescalero Apache Cattle Growers, where took office as County Clerk. Both Rhonda My name is Yvonne (Vigil) Bartz. I was I was responsible for doctoring, pregnancy and Tammie have been great mentors to me checking and assisting with artificial insemi- born and raised with my sister Anna Marie and have pushed me to strive for success. in Tularosa by my parents Ricky and Sonia nation. I’ve worked as a vet technician for In addition to my duties as the Election’s Vigil and grandparents Jimmy and Frances local veterinarians. I was a front desk and concierge agent at Inn of the Mountain Gods Ostic. I moved to Lincoln County (Carrizozo) Clerk I also assist with other functions of the in July of 2006 when I married my wonderful County Clerk’s office. During my spare time Resort and Casino. I am currently working I am an independent Scentsy sales consulhusband Bryan. Bryan works on the Bar W for the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Ranch and is also a partner in Bartz-Spencer tant. However, it is my goal to continue with Commission. I am the Responsible Gaming Solar and Wind Pumping Systems. We have the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office for years to Program Coordinator, my scope of work three beautiful and talented daughters, come and continue serving the public to the includes: increasing awareness, providing Savannah, Isabella (Bella), and Gracie Rose. best of my ability. education to our team members and assistWe are involved in their activities such I am very honored and privileged to be ing those who may be in need of help due as sports, 4-H, horseback riding, school a part of Leadership Lincoln Class 10. I look to a gambling problem, keeping a proacfunctions, church and catechism. I studied forward to this wonderful learning experitive approach to underage gambling, and ence and the lifetime bonds I will make providing funding for compulsive gambling business administration at NMSU-A and Albuquerque TVI. I am continuing my eduthrough this process. certification for counselors and social work-

If you have to walk away... this is the year Walking away from any mortgage obligation can rarely be pleasant. But if you’re looking down the path this year and cannot envision any situation where you’ll be able to avoid foreclosure, get out in 2012. If not, the pain of losing your home may become even more painful.

After this year, as homeowners, we’re no longer going to walk away from our homes without the IRS dogging us for just a wee bit more. As re-commencing next year, 2013, we’ll once again be obligated to pay taxes on the specific amount that a lender may forgive us.

So … consider you purchased a home for $220,000 and still owed $170,000 when, unfortunately, the lender took back this property. And let’s speculate that, with market conditions and property valuations as they are, your old property can only be sold for $140,000. If the bank forgives this $30,000 shortfall between what you owed prior to the foreclosure and what the house eventually sells for, the $30,000 becomes additional personal income for you … taxable personal income that is. And once our good friends at the Internal Revenue

Service catch wind of we’ve all been experiencyour new found riches ing. Don’t even consider you’ll have a very difchoosing foreclosure. ficult time walking away But if you’ve clearly from this newly created evaluated your financial tax obligation. situation, done your soul searching and concluded Now here’s the that you’re at the end of disclaimer: I’m not the line without any opencouraging anyone to tions left to maintain owndefault on their mortgage ership, get out in 2012 or if they’re simply a bit upthings can get worse. side down on their equity to debt relationship and So why be constill able to make the paycerned now, almost a ment. Hang tough, home year before the tax law Bob Moroney prices will be back and change? Primarily bebob@buyruidoso.com you’ll get upright again. cause processing timeSo don’t rush for the lines on debt forgiveness door simply to avoid a pending tax whack decisions by lenders are absolutely slower if you’re not fairly certain, because of your than a one- legged snail. Although this cash flow situation, that you’ll foreclosed 2007 law which allows us to not count the upon in the next twelve to 18 months or so. debt forgiveness amount provided by our So, if you have fairly dependable lenders as income won’t expire until New income and you can comfortably make Year’s Eve, it will probably take every day the monthlies without serving your fambetween now and then to convince your ily ramen noodles every night of the year, bank to either foreclose or agree to permit you can make it through the equity squeeze you to short sale your house.

HARVEYS FEED & SUPPLY, INC.

Feed  Alfalfa  Grass  Hay  Straw Vet Supplies  Ropes  Tack

1715 Sudderth • Ruidoso, NM • 575-257-0138

For Your Health & Well Being Grain-Free Pet Foods  Quality Wildlife Feed Jeff Harvey / Owner

• Organic Fruits and Vegetables • Natural Foods • Herbs • Vitamins • Minerals • Aromatherapy • Books & Pamphlets • Health & Beauty Aids • Pet Food & Supplies

26551 E. Hwy 70 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346

Deli and Juice Bar

(575) 378-8750

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

7

Ask an entrepreneur: The matrimonial web cam people realize their dreams here When I got the call, Mike in Ruidoso. Michelle and Mike O’Brien sounded very exuberbegan to rally other business owner ant. “What a great human interest friends to put a congratulations story” … and as Mike went on to package of lodging, gifts and dindescribe the tale of a young man ing together. I got the call to come about to propose to his sweetheart down Saturday evening and take in front of Ruidoso’s Live Web photos and cover the story. With the Cam, he reminded me of how great combined efforts of the Chamber, life can be in a close knit comRainmakers, Michelle’s, The Swiss munity where entrepreneurs and Grill and Ruidoso Free Press, we business owners really care about were ready to help the sweethearts people. launch their life together.

Stephen Chervinskis, an account executive from San Antonio, Love being what it is, Stephen wanted to make the event of his couldn’t wait until Saturday. After proposal of matrimony to Lauren arriving Friday and checking into Kendrick, a news reporter at KGNS their cabin, Stephen coaxed Lauren in Laredo, a very special event. to walk their two dogs on main Watching the downtown and Ski street. Lauren balked a little but Apache Live Web Cams regularly he convinced her of taking some as he planned their trip to Ruidoso, snow photos of our beautiful main it dawned on him: “My goodness! street. Arriving in front of MiIt’s right in front of me, I’ll propose chelle’s, he ducked in and asked Courtesy photo Christie to take photos… but in front of the Web Cam!” Newlyweds pose after getting secretly clicked the video record Since both their families were engaged on Ruidoso webcam in button to capture the moment. Stespread across the country, this front of Michelle’s clothing store phen seated Lauren on the bench would also allow him to share the in Midtown. and on a pretense slipped into his proposal with their whole family car to call his brother to make sure via the internet and the Live Web Cam. But there were lots of logistics to figure out. First he and Lauren could be seen on the bench via web cam. With positioning just right, back at the bench he he asked permission from Lauren’s mother and with reviewed with Lauren the history of their lives togeththoughts of a wedding this summer and his Web Cam er, paging through a scrapbook he’d made. proposal idea in mind, Stephen contacted the Chamber of Commerce who referred him to the downtown Then he asked Lauren to look at the dog tag on store Michelle’s. That’s when Michelle O’Brien and Jack their Chihuahua. The tag said “Daddy wants to ask her husband Mike (of Rainmaker’s) got involved. They you something.” Then Stephen had Lauren look at their responded by making it a privilege to help these young Doberman, Kingston’s tag which said simply: “We

think you should say ‘yes.’ ” On one knee now, Stephen counting the seconds to make sure he was down longer than the 20 second refresh rate of the cam, he “asked if Lauren would do him the Marianne Mohr honor of marrying Business Editor him” in the middle marianne@ruidosofreepress.com of town, in view of his family and friends and indeed the entire world.

Taking Jack and Kingston’s advice, Lauren said “yes.”

Stephen and Lauren met in 2003 while attending college and had been dating for 8 years. They enjoy vacationing in Ruidoso. In my follow up, Stephen stated “We really would like to thank Michelle’s and especially Michelle and Christie for their help in this process.”

Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business consultant from Southern California and currently MultiMedia Program Manager at MTD Media. Reach her at (575) 937-4015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com.

The Ruidoso Live Web Cam is supported in many ways by a group of virtual volunteers: Cynthia West, Ruidoso.net; Billy the Kid Byways; Steve Tally, The Lodge; Baja Broadband; Assist2Sell and the Village of Ruidoso.

Carrizozo rebuilds P&Z board, appoints new trustee

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com The Carrizozo Town Council is close to filling the four openings on the planning and zoning committee, as well as appointing a leader for the board. Mayor Lee Gross has asked three town residents – Ronnie Beltran, Bill Sjodahl and Amanda Garcia – to join the town’s planning and zoning committee. Gross has also invited Steve Fortelny to take over as chairman of the committee. Trustees will discuss these recommendations and possibly take action on them during a regular meeting Tuesday inside the conference room at Town Hall. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Comprised of town residents, the planning and zoning committee’s duties include investigating zoning-related issues, such as building applications, and making recommendations to the town council. The board has no authority to make policy. The committee currently consists of two part-time members – Gary Joe Lovelace and Joey Thornton, and one full-time member, Sandi Morales.

The openings on the committee occurred last month when Judy Fitz resigned as administrator of the board.

Soon after, committee members Dan Franklin and Jennifer Franklin quit their posts. In resigning during a Jan. 9 town council meeting, Fitz cited ongoing frustrations on the committee, calling

the board “ineffective.” She added that no consideration seemed to be given to the planning and zoning recommendations. Fitz also said no couples or friends should serve on the planning and zoning committee. Dan Franklin and Jennifer Franklin, who are married, both resigned from the board the next day.

The planning and zoning committee had been entangled in a protracted dialogue on a variance regarding two miniature horses held on the property of town resident Cheri Cloudt, who lives in a residential zone that prohibits the keeping of livestock. The board had said Cloudt was in violation of the town’s zoning ordinance. During a special town council meeting on Feb. 7, trustees unanimously

agreed to uphold the planning and zoning committee’s ruling and said Cloudt must remove the horses from her property within two weeks. Also on the agenda, the town council will discuss and take possible action on Gross’ recommendation to fill a vacancy on the council. The opening occurred when Gross, a former trustee, was appointed mayor.

The town council will also discuss holding the next three regular town council meetings on Tuesdays instead of Mondays to accommodate Trustee Yovanne Lucero.

B U S I N E S S buzz What’s the buzz this week? Tune into 1490 AM or W105.1 on Wednesday at 9 a.m. to hear more about businesses in our area including Took & Johnny’s, Dale’s Furniture and the Great Water Company. We do business with those we know, so tune in get to know them!

Transferable Work Skills

By Stephanie G. Montes Career Development Specialist NM Workforce Connection It would be preaching to the choir, so to speak, to say that times are tough and jobs are hard to secure if you are in the market. Here is the latest in the big picture. As of December 2011 the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions reported that Lincoln County ranked 20th out of 33 New Mexico counties with an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent.

The rate of unemployment for the whole state at that time was reported to be 6.6 percent. The national rate for December 2011 was 8.5 percent.

So what, you ask? How does that information effect my situation? As the New Mexico Municipal League attorney, Randy Van Vleck, is famous for saying, “It depends.” You may be thanking your lucky stars that you are employed in a job that you enjoy and that pays well. However, you may be an individual who is underemployed or unemployed. If you are searching for employment, knowing what your best skills are and being able to market those skills to employers is key to getting the job you want.

In a tough job market you may need to consider taking a job out of necessity or outside of your specific skill set. Specific skills (e.g., arc welding, accounting, network administration) can be taught through coursework or on the job in most cases. Transferable skills, on the other hand, are those skills that you take with you to every job setting. There are several major categories of transferable skills that are important to consider for any job seeker: • Communication Skills – Being able to listen and express yourself and the information you have.

• Research and Planning – Having the ability to find information and use it toward future needs and solutions.

• Human Relation Skills – Using your interper-

For more information about having your business featured on our Business Page, call Eugene at 258-9922.

With this coupon

sonal skills to relate and help people, as well as being able to remain calm and resolve conflict.

• Organization, Leadership and Management Skills – Providing supervision, direction and guidance to others so that tasks are completed, goals are achieved and production remains steady.

• Work Survival Skills – Being dependable, able to meet deadlines, focused, decisive and so on.

I am hopeful that this information will help you to market yourself to an employer as the person for the job. Just remember to think about what skills you have to offer the employer.

As the great Greek philosophers maintained, “Know thyself.”

By identifying your best transferable skills you will have a much better shot at becoming employed.

If you are a job seeker and need help to indentify your “Transferable Work Skills,” please call us at (575) 258-1730 to make an appointment with a Career Development Specialist. Or, stop in and meet with us at NM Workforce Connection One-Stop Center in the White Mountain Annex – 201 White Mountain Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345.

Green Fee & Cart Anytime!

Expires 3-31-12.

800.854.6571 www.thelinksatsierrablanca.com 105 Sierra Blanca Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 • 575.258.5330

Pamper them with a distinctively personal gift!

Consider a Gift Certificate!

575.257.9493

Nest Business Spotlight

The Nest is fortunate to have many friends in the business community. This week, we would like to extend a special thanks to Mountain High RV Park in Alto for their year-round support of the Nest. The toiletries, coloring books, blankets and diapers always seem to appear at just the right time.

Thank you for adopting us as your Park’s charity!

10% OFF!

ALL SERVICES & PRODUCTS Must Present Coupon. Expires Feb. 29, 2012

If you have an emotional or mental health crisis, call our hotline.

The Lincoln County Community Assistance Program provides professional counseling at no cost to Lincoln County residents of all ages. We can help when you or a family member needs crisis assistance, such as speaking to a licensed counselor over the phone or in person. Your story is our story.

Please call our hotline: 1-800-888-3689 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

A service of Lincoln County Medical Center’s community involvement mission assisting with the personal wellness, productivity and support for Lincoln County.

LCMC CAP ad 6_958 x 4.indd 1

FEBRUARY ♥ SPECIAL

Lincoln County Medical Center 1/11/12 11:17 AM

Ruidoso Free Press

8

Education

By Corey Bard

Our book discussion of Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” is coming up March 17. Visual support can go a long way so I am providing a computer link to a video talk Karen Armstrong gave on the Golden Rule. By typing in her name, “Karen Armstrong” at the site www.ted.com, you can view an interesting lecture that will give you a good idea about the book and you can even attend our discussion after spending 90 minutes of viewing versus several days trying to read. I encourage you to read the book. We have ten copies available, but I want to give people another option.

If you have never visited www.ted.com, it really has interesting talks by “riveting” people.

I am taking tips from this site as I speak during the month of February at the Lions, Kiwanis and Women’s Clubs in Ruidoso. I have to admit I could use a little more humor in my presentations.

I have no trouble talking about myself and the library. The purpose is to build awareness of the services, computers, programs and collection we have to offer at Ruidoso Public Library. I want to get people excited about reading and I want to reach everybody: preschoolers, their moms, grade schoolers, high schoolers, young adults, the workers of the world, and people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and up… Writing for the newspaper and talking at various civic groups is meant to get people in the door at the library.

Too many communities are cutting their library hours or even shutting their doors. This is a critical time for libraries where we have to remind people why libraries are more relevant than ever. When a library closes, that community is sending the message that education is not something we value and we do not care about our children or the future. A community that closes its library does not recognize that at the core of library service is making people better citizens. The library stands for promoting literacy, providing computers, offering training, adapting and adopting new technology and providing education and entertainment opportunities. It is the person who never uses a library that questions… “Why do we need libraries when I can Google for answers?”

A library in Seattle did a great publicity campaign having recognizable citizens pose for pictures holding their library card. More than once it has brought a smile to my face hearing a child excited to get their first library card. Cheryl Volosin, our children’s librarian invites the elementary school grades all year long for field trips to the library where every child has the opportunity to get a library card, be taught how to use the library, and check out books. I know we are getting these children off to a good start. Why can’t high school graduates read beyond an 8th grade level? What is happening for 12 years of public school? Literacy is going to be a priority while I live in Ruidoso.

As director of the library I feel responsible for getting people to read and be readers for life. I cannot fix the nation’s high school graduates falling from first to thirty-first in the world in math, but I can try to fix a local problem and get people to read.

Reminder: Bill Dement will be at Ruidoso Public Library Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Author of “Delay, Deny, Hope They Die,” a policeman’s first person account of 9/11 and New York City ignoring its employee’s numerous health problems in the aftermath.

RMSD staff devotes day to Professional Development

By Bea Etta Harris Superintendent On Feb. 17, all students in the Ruidoso Schools began a four-day President’s Weekend holiday while the RMSD staff at each school devoted a day to a variety of professional development trainings.

K-5 teachers completed three, two-hour workshops including EveryDay Math Essential Learning Objectives, Guided Reading, and How to Score Writing. The teachers were grouped K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 for their rotations, and the conversation was academic and thought provoking.

One criteria for a District moving forward and teachers impacting student learning positively is for the teachers to have a common vocabulary. It was evident while working with the K-5 staff, that they are developing a common vocabulary when talking about teaching and learning.

The Ruidoso High School staff began their day with a morning of Gatekeeper Training which is a program designed to focus on suicide prevention. Crisis Teams at each school site have participated in this training, however, it seemed important that the entire high school staff have access to the training.

The RHS and RMS staff both took part in Diversity and Differentiation Training. This training is about Best Practices, and all school staff are improved in their practice and all students benefit when teachers are more knowledgeable about both Diversity and Differentiation of Instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

It is rare that teachers have a day to address critical issues in their schools and classrooms, and it was great that the district was able to provide the staff with an opportunity for teachers to work together for the good of all students.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets

Pinkett is a Pointer mix, she is a young spayed female. She is an energetic, strong dog who loves walks, toys, and playing with other dogs. She is very intelligent and so far Pinkett knows how to sit, and stay and seems very willing to learn new things. Pinkett also seems to be housebroken.

Stormy is a very friendly cat.

She loves to be pet and pampered and gets along fairly well with other cats. Stormy is also very vocal cat when she wants some attention.

To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-2579841. Website: adoptnmpet.com

Youth of the Week Bonner Patton, a senior at Ruidoso High school, celebrated his 19th birthday this past saturday. i love music. it’s my own world away from everything. Playing guitar is really therapy for me in hard times or a rough day especially when playing with my good friend Patrick Trotter. i recently participated in Ruidoso High’s “Man Pageant” and it was pretty fun. i was in marching band from 6th grade up until this year so i could focus on school. i haven’t got too many awards but i have placed in the top 3 of the school talent show 3 years straight. i hope to find my calling soon and pursue it and just live a long happy, full-filling life. i really admire Chris Martin from

Bonner Patton

the band Coldplay; he reminds me of how i’d be if i was in his shoes – doesn’t make a scene, keeps his private life private, and really just does it for the music. i don’t want to be like anybody. i’m comfortable in that, except for my best friend Patrick Trotter. He’s a strong willed person that will do the right thing even in the most uneven of situations with courage and bravery.

The disney character i resemble the most would probably be either woody or Buzz Lightyear from Pixar’s “Toy story” without a doubt.

This reminds me of something my girlfriend would ask me.

The five qualities every father should posses are: virtue, courage, patience, love for their child, and humor.

For more information about “Youth of the Week” contact Lisa Morales at 575-258-9922 or lisa@ruidosofreepress.com.

Come see us for Window Treatments 1 5 0 9 S U D D E R T H  W W W. G O L D E N YA R N F L O O R I N G . C O M  5 7 5 . 2 5 7 . 2 0 5 7

February 21, 2012

Bring the World Home – Host an Up with People cast member

Families in Ruidoso will have the unique opportunity to bring a bit of the world into their own homes from Feb. 27 – March 7 when an international cast of Up with People arrives in Ruidoso, a stop on their 2012 world tour.

Those interested in hosting are encouraged to contact Linda Chen on the Ruidoso Advance Team at lchen@upwithpeople.org or by calling 303-681-1471.

Up with People’s visit to Ruidoso is supported by Media Sponsor, MTD Media.

Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious or political affiliations. It provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world.

Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org.

Taylor Carey Country: USA Hobbies: Running, singing, soccer Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: Live the life that you LOVE Diego Castro Lopez Country: Mexico Hobbies: business/logistics, American football, ballroom dancing, bull wrestling, friends Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: I brought my own spicy sauce from home!

Spencer Collins Country: USA Hobbies/Interests: music, production, dining Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: doowhatchyalike!

Caroline Croughs Country: Belgium Hobbies: dance, sing, friends Fun Fact/ Favorite Quote: I never stop eating

February 21, 2012

Ruidoso Free Press

9

Public school staff makes a difference

to do to up the grade, they said they need

By Sue Hutchison to work harder, pay attention, and be Reporter willing to make changes. suehutch@valornet.com Carrizozo students agree. They Every weekday morning, Lincoln know teachers “care a lot about our County teachers put their feet on the lives, and they push and encourage us floor ready to change lives. After several to do our best.” Students also agree of them take care of their own children, they need to show more respect and put they head to school to take care of yours. forth better effort to succeed. One recent The Ruidoso Free Press recently California-transfer student commented, spent two days monitoring classes in “I do better here than in California.”

Carrizozo and Capitan.

When asked to explain, the student Carrizozo and Capitan High School touted the teacher-student ratio and the faculty and staff all agree: it’s not just obvious personal concern Carrizozo the three “R’s” anymore. According to teachers show.

Jerrett Perry, Capitan High School prinPositive teaching skills abound. cipal, during any given week, academics Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press Capitan’s Angie Romero greets her share time with pressing student needs.

At left, Angie Romero, high school teacher at Capitan; at right, Cathy Barela, students with a cheerful, “Good mornSchool professionals deal with students second grade teacher at Carrizozo Elementary School. ing!” She wanders around her students’ who arrive at school hungry, thinking With new mandates from Santa Fe arriving mid-year, desks, speaks individually with them, reviews material of suicide and showing evidence of self-mutilation. In already presented and elicits participation. No read-thereality, CYFD (Children Youth and Families Department) school letter grades assigned and funding for current programs being removed, teachers continue to make mid- paragraph-and-complete-the-worksheet here. calls, police interventions and student emotional meltMrs. Cathy Barela’s second grade class at Carrizozo stream course adjustments. According to the state evaludowns are also part of the weekly schedule.

Elementary is focused, adding and subtracting while ation curve, Capitan High’s grade is C. Carrizozo High?

Teachers also realize, with ultra-tight school budBarela leans down and encourages a student’s progress.

C. School grades, determined by a state-wide, bell-curve gets, what happens inside school walls is up to them Instead of saying, “You did that wrong.” Barela says, grading system can’t indicate what must happen daily and stretches far beyond teaching one class. Staff knows “You did it the opposite. What do you need to do?” And before academics are addressed.

And, according to teachthey’ll need to wear many hats both academic and social her student makes changes. throughout the day. There’s simply not enough staff to go ers, also can’t assess student effort and annual mastery, Hanna Skandera, Gov. Martinez’s Education secreor teacher dedication. Says Romero, “I need a broader around, but all the bases must be covered between them. tary-designate says: “We’ve gotten unbelievable feedback platform to measure our success than one test.”

Porter Cutrell, basketball coach at Carrizozo High According to the state Public Education Department, about the transparency.” Statewide school grades may be School also manages students in computer lab, helps stufound at www.ped.state.nm.us - which has received more some of the questions which produced statewide graddents hook up with online classes and dual credit work, than 268,000 hits since it was launched. “The feedback ing results: How did students perform in the most recent along with assisting the school’s technical needs. Zozo’s we’re getting from parents, by email or even just when I’m school year?

In the past three years did schools increase Rosemary Shafer, in addition to teaching culinary arts, is at the gym, people come up and say, ‘For the first time I’m grade level performance?

How well did the school help the librarian and supervises selling drinks during break getting a sense of what’s going on in our schools.’” the top 75 percent of individual students improve? How to raise funds for various activities. Patti Nesbitt, Zozo’s Yet teachers and students agree: what happens in High School Principal and Rebecca Ferguson, counselor, well did the school help the lowest 25 percent of indithe classroom can’t be measured effectively by a bellvidual students improve? make home visits to check on students who don’t show Carrizozo and Capitan students feel their school grade curve standard, or test questions. Lincoln County public up for school. schools seem committed to impacting students in more misrepresents what happens daily. Romero’s third period “I’ve never worked with a more dedicated group of than academic ways. Teachers will continue to put their professionals,” says Mrs. Angie Romero, 12-year teacher class says that the teachers at Capitan High are great and feet on the floor each morning for their students. And at Capitan High School, “who take near zero resources to care about students. They say they’re learning. They take look forward to it. the C personally. When asked about what they’re willing create magic.”

Education bill defeated, but not gone really only about giving voters the campuses like the Alamogordo

By Todd Fuqua chance to decide for themselves. branch of New Mexico State UniReporter versity, which only assesses the “It provides taxpayers a voice, todd@ruidosofreepress.com Alamogordo School District, yet is whether it’s yes or no,” Alred said.

The defeat of House Bill 132 tasked with servicing all of Otero “What’s really important about this doesn’t discourage educators like County. is the voice for taxpayers residEastern New Mexico UniversityWhile the ideal end result of ing close to community colleges Ruidoso Provost Clayton Alred. the bill’s passage would be the is silence. There’s no legislation If anything, it’s strengthened their expansion of community colleges’ out there for them to exercise their resolve to see it passed in the next tax bases, Alred stressed this bill is see eduCATioN BiLL, pg. 19 session.

“It was voted down 35-30, and I had time to think about it driving back from Santa Fe,” Alred said. “I made a list of eight things that would make a difference when we reCandidate for Ruidoso Ruidoso Hospice, Eco introduce the bill, but it reVillage Council Servants, Ruidoso Bicycle ally boils down to educatClub, Active contributor Owner – The Dream ing members of the House to numerous charitable Catcher Café and Senate and members events. of the committees that Education Crawford believes would hear the bill.”

Texas Tech University – that it is vital to Ruidoso The bill – officially Business & Marketing that elected officials strive titled “Community College to solidify workable Amarillo College – Election Procedures,” – partnerships that can get Accounting would have given taxpaythings done and affect ers a method to petition Over the years, Crawchange. If elected, he Lynn Crawford to be included in taxation ford has honed his skills is committed to work districts for community as an entrepreneur who has owned a diligently on effective management of colleges throughout the video business as well as a mechanical our water resources, our water delivstate, including ENMUbusiness that specialized in electrical ery system and proper utilization of Ruidoso. service, plumbing and construction. He the wastewater facility. Crawford will Currently, only taxpayalso spent time working as a catasfoster a business friendly environment ers in the Ruidoso School trophe adjuster for a major insurance that will attract, nurture and retain new District – basically those companies before he and his wife, businesses to the area. He will also living in Ruidoso and Traci, decided to move to the mountain continue to devote his time to building Ruidoso Downs – are village of Ruidoso and open The Dream the tourism business in the area and assessed to support the Catcher Café and Catering Company helping the community to build a strong campus. However, the where it has operated continuously workforce that has access to affordable college’s service area since 2006. He also serves as the gener- and safe housing options. has been defined by the al manager of the Ruidoso Jockey Club, Crawford is married to Traci who state’s Higher Education which is owned and operated by 400 is the general manager of The Dream Department as the whole independent members. Civic InvolveCatcher Café & Catering Company. of Lincoln County, includment Crawford is active in a variety of He has two daughters: Amanda attends ing the Corona, Carrizozo, civic organizations including: Abilene Christian University and will Capitan and Hondo school Ruidoso Lodger’s Tax Committee, soon start law school; Cadyn attends districts.

Military 365 Committee – Chairman, Baylor Medical School.

The same is true for

Watch UFC Figh at LUCY’Sts !

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Lynn Crawford

2408 Sudderth Dr. • 575.257.8754 Watch UFC Fights HERE at LUCY’S! Every Friday & Saturday LIVE MUSIC

LADIES HAPPY HOUR EVERY FRIDAY 5-7 P.M. Downstairs in the Cantina

Monday Three for $3 Appetizer Plate – 2 Mini Beef Burritos, 2 Mini Beef Tacos & 2 Chicken Wings • $3 16 oz. Drafts $ 3 Longneck Domestic Beers

Wednesday $5.95 Combo Plates and $

3 Mexican Beers

Thursday $2 Tecates and $1 Tacos Friday $9.95 Friday Fajitas! Choose Beef or Chicken • $5 Lucy’s

Margaritas

Sunday 50¢ Wings • Three for $3

Appetizer Plate – 2 Mini Beef Burritos, 2 Mini Beef Tacos & 2 Chicken Wings • $3 16 oz.

Drafts • $3 Longneck Beers

Lucy’s Cantina is available for catering and private parties. Book your Private Party today! Call Michael at 257-8754

Ruidoso Free Press

10

The psychling chronicles

Inflation

substance and concluded One of my cyclists the positive test was who was offered a “...likely caused by ... professional contract ingestion of a contamifollowing high school nated food supplement.” graduation spent two The young New years in France in the Mexico rider alluded to mid ‘90s racing to above desired cycling repeated top ten finishes competition at the highand had learned that est level and achieved country’s language to excellent results as a better assimilate into result of drug-free trainthe culture. He was set ing and competition but to sign his third anleft the sport due to a nual contract to become contractual clause that eligible to race the Tour Galen Farrington compromised his moral de France, his life’s rablady@beyondbb.com compass which would sporting goal. He read have jeopardized his an added clause in the drug-free conviction. Zero dollars were contract that enabled the team doctor to spent to defend his innocence. But he lost administer “appropriate” drugs without his knowledge in order to maintain a high his dream.

Lance Armstrong tested positive after level of performance. He did not sign and the first stage of the 1999 Tour de France came home to New Mexico to become for trace corticoids due to use of a steroid part of the family business and has not cream to reduce the effect of saddle ridden his bike since returning. sores. He produced a doctor’s note and Two extremely high profile, profeswent on to win his first of seven Tour de sional cycling, drug-fueled cases were France’s. In 2001 at the Tour de Suisse he headlined earlier this month but neither tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO) case was clearly resolved. On Feb. 3 the US Attorney’s Office closed its investiga- at a “suspicious” level which was “contion “...into allegations of federal criminal sistent with EPO use.” And he allegedly spent about $100,000 to substantiate his conduct by members ... of a professional innocence (and as of this writing, Armbicycle racing team owned in part by strong’s legal fees are still mounting as Lance Armstrong.” And the headlines the most tested athlete in history – more implied that the doping charges were than 500 tests – as he continues to prove dropped. Not so. his innocence).

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has stated its purpose “... is After 18 months of deliberation, CAS to protect clean sport rather than enforce finds Alberto Contador guilty of doping specific criminal laws” and will continue due to a trace amount of a banned subtheir investigation “... into doping in the stance. The investigation revealed that sport of cycling …” Armstrong’s lawyers the trace amount of clenbuterol (a drug will continue to be well fed. sometimes prescribed for asthmatics) could not have benefitted Contador and he “Sports Court Strips Contador of had no history of its use. The court admits 2010 Tour Title” was the headline apin its disposition it cannot know how pearing just three days after the Armthe substance was ingested or of Contastrong news. On the last rest day of the dor’s intent but still mandated a two year 2010 Tour de France, Alberto Contador, suspension (retroactive to the 2010 Tour the eventual winner, tested positive for de France), the erasure of an entire year’s clenbuterol with 50 picograms per milresults, the stripping of two titles, a $2.5 liliter in his urine sample (one picogram million fine, and the possible downgradequals one trillionth of a gram by weight) ing of his team’s “elite” world ranking which is 400 times less than the amount which could jeopardize its inclusion in the the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredits for detection of probable perfor- 2012 Tour de France. And let us not forget his losing defense cost him $2.3 million. mance enhancement. Contador contends that the trace finding was a result of his It appears that the inflationary price ingestion of contaminated meat – a possi- of innocence is increasing exponentially. bility denied by the Spanish meat industry. This cannot end well either financially or morally. The world’s greatest cyclist, The Spanish Cycling Federation Eddy Merckx, stated, “If you go zerooverturned the immediate suspension zero-zero-zero-zero (tolerance) you can but the International Cycling Union always find something ....” It seems (UCI) and WADA appealed and allowed WADA is then correct – athletes are all Contador to race until resolution of the case (heard by the Court of Arbitration for guilty until proven innocent; their rules actually stipulate that the burden is on the Sport (CAS)) which took 566 days. CAS athlete to prove innocence. reviewed the more than 4,000 pages of So much for athletic dreams, innodocumentation citing the three possible cence, and fair play. methods of acquirement of the banned

February 21, 2012

Lottery scholarship benefits for homeschoolers passes House, dies in Senate

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – Legislation that would have expanded the state’s lottery scholarship program to include students who have completed a home schoolbased curriculum passed the House on Wednesday, but the measure stalled in committee in the Senate as the legislative session came to an end the next day.

The measure, House Bill 217, was introduced by Rep. Nora Espinoza, a former educator whose district includes a portion of Lincoln County. It was the only bill that the three-term Republican from Roswell sponsored during the 30-day legislative session. Another one of her proposals, House Memorial 29, which salutes New Mexico’s long history of racial and cultural diversity and cooperation, also passed the House.

But unlike memorials, which are merely recommendations, bills need to be approved by both chambers of the Legislature and signed by Gov. Susana Martinez to become law.

HB 217 would have allowed students taught at home to become eligible for the scholarship program, which is currently open to state residents who have graduated from an accredited public or private high school or received a graduate equivalent diploma and have been accepted into a four-year or twoyear state institution of higher learning.

The legislation specified a “homebased educational program” as a home study program of instruction operated by a parent of a school-age person that provides a basic academic educational program, including reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies and scisee BeNefiTs, pg. 19

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Rene Olivo

served him well on the

By Todd Fuqua Ruidoso Downs council.

Reporter “I have concern for todd@ruidosofreepress.com the public needs from my Rene Olivo – runold job, and I just want to ning for reelection to do more for the people of the Ruidoso Downs City Ruidoso Downs,” Olivo Council – has a number of said. “We’re one of the years’ experience serving fastest growing comthe people of Ruidoso munities in southeastern Downs, and is hoping New Mexico, and we’re to do so for at least four trying to do more with more years.

Rene Olivo the extra money the state “I like what I’m dohas found in its budget.” ing,” Olivo said. “When I first ran, I Before the surplus was found, wanted to get involved in doing somethough, the city – like many municithing for the city.” palities across the state – had to make Olivo was born in Harlingen, do with what it had.

Texas, but spent 40 years with the Los “I think we’ve done real well,” Angeles Metropolitan Transit AuthorOlivo said of the city’s last few budgetity as a supervisor in the communicaary years. “We’ve been cutting down tions department. He feels all those on expenses and are sitting real pretty years of working for the public has given him plenty of experience that has right there.”

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Lilly Bradley

She’s assisted in bargainBy Sue Hutchison ing, rewriting policies and Reporter procedures and knows suehutch@valornet.com how to respond to both Lilly Bradley is a sides of any issue. pure Lincoln County resi“Capitan is growing dent. Born in Carrizozo, and we need to grow in a she moved to Capitan productive way. We need when she was young, to see businesses come graduated from Capitan in,” she says.

High and has stayed put.

Bradley sees value A year and a half ago she in attracting new busimarried Lee Bradley, and Lilly Bradley nesses to create jobs. She she has an 11-year-old will be responsible to see Capitan is daughter, Madison, at home. She says a good steward of village money and she’s seen it all. hopes the local economy rises as the Politics were part of Bradley’s life community grows. growing up. Her father, Alfred Leroy Another priority for Bradley centers Montes, served Capitan for several on the youth. She realizes there are very years, and Bradley remembers many few recreation options in the village and evenings spent in civic discussions she’d like to concentrate on providing around the family dinner table. leisure activities. Having been a foster Seeking reelection to the Capitan parent, she knows the value of having Village Council, Bradley feels her resources available for children to enbackground offers unique perspectives joy. “We need to center on the kids this to the position. Currently, she serves time around,” she says. She sponsors Capitan as the manager of the senior center. In addition to her administrative community service at the senior center responsibilities, Bradley wears many for youth who need a new direction. hats, just like most managers. Formerly, As a manager, Bradley contacts she worked at Fort Stanton when it was many senior citizens on a regular basis. a hospital and training school. She held She enjoys her new digs, and is gratethe office of president for her union, ful for grant funds which made the new and has successfully worked both sides center possible. She’d like to research of the table – management and labor. additional grant funds to benefit other Bradley feels her time as a union areas in Capitan. negotiator will serve her well should Municipal elections are held she be reelected to the village council.

March 6.

Wood & Iron Day Bed was $39995 40” Deep 80” Wide. Great for Offices, Guest Room, Sunrooms.

Mattress not included.

249

$

95

Mattress Sets “Rave Eurotop”

Twin Full Queen King

26995 $ 34995 $

379

$

95

54995

$

In Stock, Ready for Delivery

26143 US Highway 70 E • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-1088 • foxcreekfurniture.com contactus@foxcreekfurniture.com Monday-Saturday • 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

February 21, 2012

Ruidoso Free Press

11

12

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

February 21, 2012

Sports

Results

Feb. 13

Boys basketball Hagerman 66, Mescalero 50 Hondo 29, Carrizozo 19 Girls basketball Mescalero 70, Hagerman 38 Corona 68, Mountainair 41 Hondo 63, Carrizozo 33

Feb. 14

Boys basketball Vaughn 71, Corona 36 Capitan 66, Gateway Christian 48 Artesia 72, Ruidoso 47 Girls basketball Corona 73, Vaughn 29 Capitan 60, Gateway Christian 27 Hatch 73, Ruidoso 51

Feb. 16

Boys basketball Lake Arthur 46, Corona 41 Hondo 69, Vaughn 49 Quemado 66, Carrizozo 63 (2OT) Mescalero 84, Gateway Christian 54 Girls basketball Corona 58, Lake Arthur 13 Hondo 60, Vaughn 26 Carrizozo 45, Quemado 27 Mescalero 73, Gateway Christian 44

Feb. 17

Boys basketball Portales 59, Ruidoso 47 Capitan 37, Hagerman 36 Girls basketball Capitan 50, Hagerman 22 Ruidoso 27, Portales 18

Feb. 20

Boys basketball District 7-1A tournament Gateway Christian at Mescalero, late

Sports Upcoming

Feb. 21 Girls basketball District 7-1A playoff Capitan vs. Mescalero at Ruidoso High School, 6 p.m.

Feb. 22

Boys basketball District 7-1A tournament Gateway-Mescalero winner at Hagerman, 6 p.m.

Feb. 23

Boys basketball Lake Arthur at Hondo, 7 p.m.

Carrizozo at Quemado, 7:30 p.m.

District 4-3A tournament Portales at Ruidoso, 5:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Lake Arthur at Hondo, 5 p.m.

Carrizozo at Quemado, 5:30 p.m.

District 7-1A tournament Semifi nal, site TBA, 6 p.m.

District 4-3A tournament Lovington at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Feb. 24

Boys basketball District 7-1A championship at Capitan, 6 p.m.

Feb. 25

Boys basketball Reserve at Carrizozo, 5:30 p.m.

District 4-3A championship at Lovinton, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Reserve at Carrizozo, 3:30 p.m.

District 4-3A championship at Portales, 7 p.m.

District 7-1A championship at Mescalero or Capitan, 2 p.m.

Ruidoso Free Press

13

For more photos, full stats and the latest results updated daily, visit

www.ruidosofreepress.com

Ruidoso girls stifle Portales

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It wasn’t the highest scoring affair in the world, but the Ruidoso Lady Warriors were able to score enough Friday to beat perennial rival Portales and earn the second seed in next week’s District 4-3A tournament.

Ruidoso set the pace early and controlled the tempo of the game in a 27-18 victory over the Lady Rams, good enough to even their district record at 2-2, putting them one game ahead of Lovington.

The Lady Wildcats will come to Ruidoso Thursday at 7 p.m. in the first round of the district tournament.

“We were doing way more ball control than we normally do,” said Ruidoso assistant coach Jason Kampsky. “Which is not a bad thing at all, especially against a team like Portales, which is very stout defensively.”

Portales (13-11, 3-1 district) actually had the lead early on a jump shot by Savannah Vincent and three-pointer by Geri Cox, but the Lady Warriors (16-9, 2-2) were able to take an 8-5 lead with 3:04 left in the first quarter.

The Lady Rams tried to play for the last shot with just over a minute left, but their attempt fell short, and the Ruidoso held onto a tenuous lead throughout the second frame.

It was tenuous because the Lady Warriors may have been able to frustrate the Portales offense, but they weren’t able to score many points of their own. The Lady

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

The Ruidoso girls basketball team celebrates at the end of its 27-18 victory over District 4-3A rival Portales Friday at Ruidoso High School.

Rams eventually pulled into a tie at 12-all just before the half on a jumper by Frances Armijo – her only points of the game.

Macy Mitchell led Portales with just eight points, which is exactly how many points were score by both teams in the third quarter. Things didn’t improve much offensively in the fourth, but the Lady Warriors were able to control the tempo just enough, and got all the scoring they needed from Lyndsey Saenz – who led the game with 11 points before leaving with an injury – and Brittanie Vega with 10 points.

Claudia Morales had five rebounds to assist the Lady Warriors in limiting the number of touches Portales got on the ball.

“We played into Portales’ game, but

we controlled the tempo, that’s what happened,” Kampsky said. “We were able to push the ball when we wanted, we worked the ball around when we wanted. We could run off 40 second in a possession and score, that’s really good for us.”

Now the Lady Warriors host Lovington, a team Ruidoso beat at home earlier in the year on a three-pointer by Vega at the buzzer. Kampsky said his team will have to play like they did Friday against Portales to secure the victory a little earlier in the game against the Lady Wildcats.

“Our brains were in this game and we played as a team,” Kampsky said. “That’s how you beat teams like Portales and that’s how we can do it against Lovington.”

Warriors finish second in district

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso boys coach Dennis Davis would have liked to enter next week’s District 4-3A tournament with a win – particularly one that would have set his Warriors against Lovington in a playoff to determine the top seed.

But Portales had other plans Friday in the regular season finale, outshooting the Warriors both on the floor and at the free throw line in a 59-47 victory.

“We shot OK, but they did a good job of making it tough for us,” Davis said. “The biggest difference was their shooting. In Portales, they were 1-for-17 in three point shots, and today they made all but one or two of them.”

The loss knocked Ruidoso (9-16, 2-2 district) out of contention for the top spot, and will host the Rams again Thursday

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Portales Ram Ben Blue, left, is guarded by Ruidoso’s Brandon Lewis Friday during the Warriors’ District 4-3A loss at Ruidoso High School. at 5:30 p.m. in the first round of the district tournament, with the winner travelling to Lovington for the championship match.

Portales (10-14, 1-3) came in needing a district win, and got it with stellar shooting

by Phoenix Russell and Zach

Blaeser.

Their point totals – only 15 for Russell and 11 for Blaeser – belie the importance of their scoring, as both were able to come up with bucket just when their team needed them to keep the Warriors at bay.

“Our offensive execution was the difference today,” said Portales coach Mike Gallegos.

“We put a couple of wrinkles in our offense and the kids did a good job of executing this time.

We’ve had leads most of the time this year, but haven’t been able to hold them. That was the big difference tonight.”

Ruidoso opened with a three-point play by Brandon Lewis on layup and foul, and pushed that lead to 6-2 on a three-pointer by Ismail LaPaz. But the Rams were able to counter with some strong inside play by Reyes Calbert and took the lead for good with 2:54 left in the first quarter on a jumpshot and foul play by Calbert to put Portales up 10-8.

Ruidoso was led by Terrence Shield with 21 points, but was the only Warrior in double figures.

see wARRioRs pg. 15

Ruidoso wrestling finish disappointing

Mikeal Montoya Wrestling district champion, heavyweight division and wrestler of the month.

Words from his coach – he came in as a beginner and said he wanted to be a state champ.

He brings character and a great attitude. He stands up for everything he believes in. He is respectable and works hard.

He knows there is more to life than being an athlete. He’s a big brother, a role model and a great guy. I am proud of him. He knows he can be a state champion. Stats 33-8-4.

Mikeal’s words – I’m proud of myself. I have been working hard and I hope it pays off this season. Keeping it simple is his motto.

Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press RIO RANCHO – It wasn’t quite the finish Ruidoso coach John Pacheco was hoping for Sunday, as No. 1 seed Tanner DeSoto had a rough day at the state wrestling tournament, failing to place, and two No. 2 seeds didn’t quite get the gold.

But while disappointed in the overall team finish – eighth – he still saw reason for optimism.

“We planned on finishing first, but it is what it is,” Pacheco said. “It’s a learning year for Ruidoso wrestling.”

DeSoto fell 1-0 to Joe Crespin of Las Vegas Robertson in the semi-final round Saturday morning, then couldn’t get by Newcomb’s Landon Yazzie in the semifinal consolation match.

Asked if the senior made a wrong move in getting pinned, Pacheco said no.

“Just a bad day. Had a good day yesterday, came today, just had a bad weekend. Things happen. A lot of upsets here and that’s what it’s about. You’ve got to show up to wrestle.”

Armando Baca did make it to the title round at 160, pinning Denzell Clark of Shiprock Friday, then getting a 12-9 decision over Ezra Noriega of Foothill Saturday morning.

But Baca came up against three-time defending state champ Jess Martinez of St. Michael’s in the championship, and

didn’t last a period, getting pinned at 1:49.

Baca said he didn’t feel “that great” after losing, but knew he came up against a strong opponent.

“I just had to come in and wrestle my heart out,” he said. “I’ve been working hard all season. It’s hard to get through with a loss, but you just can’t do anything about it, and the guy, I give him props.

He’s an unbelievable wrestler. I just thank

God I made it this far.”

And he was happy he improved on last year’s finish.

“Last year I placed fourth but this year I came a little farther and I knew I had stiff competition coming into the championship, so I just wrestled as hard as I could and he came out on top unfortusee wResTLiNG pg. 15

Photo by Karen Boehler

Ruidoso’s Armando Baca, left, is wrapped up by St. Michaels’ Jess Martinez in the championship round of the 160-pound championship match during the Class 1A/3A state tournament Saturday at Rio Rancho.

Ruidoso Free Press

14

February 21, 2012

Mescalero teams gaining momentum

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Mescalero girls earned a tie atop the District 7-1A standings last week with wins over Hagerman and Gateway to close out the regular season, while the boys at least earned a first-round home game for the first time in the school’s history.

The Chiefs finished with a 2-4 district record (12-13 overall) with an 84-54 victory over Gateway Christian Feb. 16, this after falling to Hagerman 66-50 at home Feb. 13.

Mescalero hosted Gateway in the first round of the district tournament Monday.

Thursday’s game was actually a close one to start – with the teams tied at 30-all at the break. But the Chiefs turned it on in the second half, scoring 54 points and led by Tahari Kaydahzinne with 26 points and Calbert John with 20.

“We talked about controlling our destiny at halftime, and this is the first time we’ve hosted a district tournament,” said boys coach Mike Torres. “They came out and played defense, and that was it.”

That game was decidedly different from the loss to Hagerman, in which the Chiefs missed numerous shots.

It was three-point shooting that put the Bob-

“We kind of knew how the game would turn out, so I just told the girls to play some solid ball,” said Mescalero coach Nate Raynor. “We just ran and played man defense on them.”

Diona Chavez had 21

points to lead the Lady Chiefs, followed by Valerie Garcia with 17.

Against Hagerman, The Lady Chiefs used an 11-0 run in the first quarter to set the tone early, and never let up.

Jessica Rodriguez had

13 points to lead the Lady Bobcats, while Gossett added 10.

Chavez was again the big scorer for Mescalero, putting in 23 points, including four 3-point shots. Hope Geronimo added 14 points.

Capitan squads earn wins Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Mescalero forward Valerie Garcia, right, races to the basket on a fast break in front of Hagerman’s Melissa Olivas Monday at Mescalero. cats in the lead and kept them there, giving them enough of a cushion to keep a determined Mescalero team at a distance.

Hagerman had eight treys in all, led by Ramos with four of them and 22 points total.

He was joined in double figures by Jessie Rodriguez with 13 points and Jose Bejarano with 11 to lead the Bobcats.

Bejarano also led his team with 16 rebounds, while Rodriguez added 12.

Kaydahzinne poured in 17 points for the Chiefs in the losing effort.

The Lady Chiefs (19-7, 5-1 district) easily defeated Gateway Thursday, 73-44, and had about as easy a time against Hagerman Feb. 13, 70-38.

With the victories, Mescalero tied Capitan for first place in the district, and the two teams will meet up tonight at 6 p.m. at Ruidoso High School in a playoff to determine the top seed in the tournament.

The win over Gateway was one in which coach Nate Raynor allowed his seniors to have the spotlight in their last regular season home game.

Mescalero had a 13-7 lead after the first quarter, but the Lady Warriors began a comeback in the second period when Raynor put in some younger players.

After the break, it was all seniors in the third quarter, and a 26-7 score pretty much put the game away.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 22 of 32 Name Won Lost Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15½ 8½ Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 9 The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 12 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 12 Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10½ 13½ Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 17 High scores Handicap series – Larry Larry’s 2557, Serious Not 2530, Ageless Wonders 2444 Handicap game – Spud & the Tater Tots 868, Old Timers 831, The Who? 811 Men’s handicap series– Larry Hindes 683, Tom Bivens 668, Hubert Lee 650 Men’s handicap game – Gene Nitz 256, Spud Mitchum 237, Arden Eckersley 217 Women’s handicap series – Lorene Caywood 668, Rose Bivens 657, Gloria Wheeler 646 Women’s handicap game – Sandi Meek 267, Linda Clements 231, Lucy 214 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 4 of 12 Name Won Lost Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 3 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 6 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 6 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 16 High scores Handicap Series – Go Getters 2501, Choke and Stroke 2481, Rhino Rose 2479 Handicap Game – Mashed aters 859, Homies 842, Living Energies 821 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 21 of 32 Name Won Lost Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 7 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 7 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 11 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 14 Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 15 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 15 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 18 Wild Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 19 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 21

High scores Scratch series – Ruidoso Bowl 2264, Even Par 1891, Ruidoso U-Haul 1839 Scratch game – Western Auto 761, Car Quest 642, No Doubt 528 Handicap series – Team 7 2600, Wild Cards 2421 Handicap game – Knight Riders 878, Evan’s Team 821 Men’s scratch series – Weldon Ganaway 699, Tom Douglas 629, Evan Reed 583 Men’s scratch game – Virgil Reynolds 245, Jim McGarvey 245, Tim Vega 206 Men’s handicap series – Ronnie Wright 702, Spud Mitchum 679, Keith Clevenge 629 Men’s handicap game – Andrew Ramirez 250, Phil Fanning 234, Bob Layher 230 Women’s scratch series – Pam Bernard 564, Lucy Servies 459, Anne Lindsey 403 Women’s scratch game – Crystal Ingle, Sandi Meek 181, Jean Fanning 154 Women’s handicap series – Nancy Seidel 690, Shelley McGarvey 630, Sue Reed 595 Women’s handicap game – Irene Pawlowski 234, Sharla Ganaway 234, T.J. Romero 208 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 21 of 32 Name Won Lost GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 10 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 12 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 12 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 13 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 15 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 18 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 19 Season high scores Scratch series – GSV 3017, Down’s Auto Repair 2817 Scratch game – Western Auto 1008, Ruidoso Bowl 953 Handicap series – Indishers 3280, Ruidoso Septic 3182 Handicap game – Good Ole Boys 1137, Buckner Electric 1032 Individual scratch series – David Hoff er 720, Terry Bernard 697, Jim McGarvey 677 Individual scratch game – Weldon Ganaway 269, Keith Brower 268, Jim McGarvey 677 Individual handicap series – Tom Douglas 736, John Devine 723, Darryl Bagley 667 Individual handicap game – Hubert Lee 279, Jim Clements 269, Nick Vega 248

By Todd Fuqua and Casey Griffin For the Ruidoso Free Press The Capitan boys and girls teams closed out the regular season with a pair of wins last week, although only the boys are assured the top seed in this week’s District 7-1A tournament.

The Tigers dispatched Gateway Christian, 66-48, and narrowly defeated Hagerman on the road Friday, 37-36, thanks to some missed free throws on the part of the Bobcats.

With the wins, Capitan (16-5) finished district with a 6-0 record and will host the championship game this Friday at 6 p.m.

Hagerman (16-10, 4-2) jumped out to a quick 13-4 lead on five points

by Jose Bejarano. The Bobcats began with their full court, man-to-man defense which they carried on through most of the game.

The Tigers picked up the pace in the second period, posting 12 points to their side of the scoreboard. Hagerman couldn’t match this momentum, only scoring four and heading to the locker room with only a one-point lead, 17-16.

Capitan’s Jake LaMay helped extend the Tiger lead in the second half, scoring nine points in the third period alone. LaMay was lead scorer for the Tigers with 17 points. Bejarano also scored 17 as the Bobcats lead scorer.

But the excitement came down to the last two minutes of the game.

After several turnovers, Hager-

man coach Anthony Mestas called a time out with 40 seconds remaining.

After the break, the ball was knocked out of bounds by Hagerman with 1.57 seconds left on the board. Capitan had one chance to win the game and that’s exactly what they did.

The ball was passed in to Tim Dickinson, who shot and made it, good for two points, giving the Tigers the win with a final score of 37-36.

“We played good,” said Capitan coach Marvin Sanders.”It was an exciting game. All the boys stepped up at the end and didn’t quit. Hagerman is a good team and tough to beat and their coach is a real good coach.

He has done wonders with that team and it always fun and exciting to play them.”

Girls cruise

The Lady Tigers found the going easy with a 60-27 victory over Gateway and a 50-22 win over Hagerman.

Capitan (15-6, 5-1) led 28-15 at the break Friday, and used a strong defense in the second half to throttle the Lady Bobcats (9-18, 2-4) and secure the victory.

“We played poorly the first half and I think Hagerman played well,” said Capitan coach John Devine. “We just had way too many turnovers. I thought in the second half we had better defense and held them to only four points and we ran our offense a lot better. We just have to make sure every game we take care of the ball and play good defense.”

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

15

Two overtimes not enough for ’Zozo boys

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – This was a more entertaining game than probably most people expected.

The Quemado Eagles, defending champions in Class B boys, came into Thursday’s District 4B contest against Carrizozo as the favorite, but needed two overtimes to dispatch the Grizzlies, 66-62.

“We feel great about this, especially with the injuries we’ve had and being off our rotation,” said Carrizozo coach Porter Cutrell. “We’ve had to go through some changes and

get used to different rotations this year. I was proud of their effort tonight.”

The Carrizozo girls had an easier time of it, defeating the Lady Eagles 45-27 to even their district record.

The Grizzly boys (5-17, 0-2 district) kept things close with a deliberate offense that countered Quemado’s running ways.

The difference between the two teams was never more than six points, and Carrizozo was able to take advantage of the Eagles’ inexperience when it came to trying for the last shot.

“They’re an up-tempo team and have a lot of shooters,”

Cutrell said. “We’re a team that tries to manage the tempo, and when a team tries to change and hold it for the last second shot like they did, they don’t have the experience. That’s not what they do.”

It happened four times in the game, when Quemado (12-10, 1-0) had a lead late in a quarter and tried to hold the ball for the last shot.

Flores had a chance to win the game for Quemado at the end of the first overtime. With the score tied at 56-all with 44 seconds left, he simply held on to the ball until the final second, but his three-pointer was short.

as one of four Grizzlies in double figures on the night, followed by Dalton Vega with 13 points and Nick Chavez and Marshall Ventura with 10 points each.

The Grizzlies now face the long road trip to Quemado and Reserve next weekend, and coach Cutrell would have liked to go out there with at least one district win.

“I was hoping we could take care of our home court here,” Cutrell said. “But we’ve got better throughout the season and I’m really proud of these kids. We’ll build the program and keep working.”

On to overtime No. 2.

It was then that Carrizozo’s luck finally ran out. The Eagles scored on a three-pointer and layup by Darryn Lackey and Stefan Beauchamp to start the period, and that five-point cushion was just enough.

The Grizzlies got to within two points on a jumper by Zamora with 1:41 left, but this time – not needing a score to win – Quemado was content to hold onto the ball. When Flores was fouled with 15 seconds left, he buried both free throws – this after going 1-for-5 from the line – to secure the victory.

Zamora had 18 points

Hondo boys continue to cruise in district

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com With just one game left in the regular season, the Hondo boys are sitting pretty.

They’re unbeaten in District 3B play – their latest victory was a 69-49 win over Vaughn Feb. 16 – and will host next week’s district championship, barring a total collapse.

The Lady Eagles also won over Vaughn, 60-26, but are likely to finish second to Corona in the standings.

“We should be seeded first, and don’t plan to lose,” said Hondo coach Brad Holland of the boys’ team. “We would still be the only team with one loss if we did, though, so we’ll be hosting the championship.”

The Eagles (21-3, 5-0) are still the

No. 1 ranked team in the state according to the New Mexico High School Coaches’ Association, and showed they deserved it with their win over Vaughn.

Billy Candelaria had 21 points to lead Hondo, despite having to sit down after putting up 13 points in the first quarter with foul trouble. Luis Montano added 17 points, followed by Adrian Vasquez with 15.

Despite the big win, Holland still wasn’t that happy with the entire game.

“We played good for three quarters, at least, we just didn’t guard well in that third quarter,” said Holland, whose Eagles allowed 27 points in the third frame alone.

Their game against Lake Arthur this Thursday marks the only game they’ll play before next weekend’s district championship, but Holland said his team

WARRIORS from pg. 13 What really hurt Ruidoso was the uneven foul calls, particularly in the second half. With 6:18 left in the fourth quarter, Ruidoso had already been whistled for 10 fouls – putting Portales in the double bonus – while the Rams had only two.

That translated to a lot more free throws for Portales, and they used those free shots to help bury the Warriors, going 21-for-31 at the line.

By contrast, Ruidoso was only 9-of13.

“We had four or five offensive fouls called on us in that second half, which makes it hard to run through your offense, because you’re always worried about what’s going to happen,” Davis

said. “It makes a big difference in the game.”

With the two teams set to face each other again next week, neither coach is planning anything particularly new, they just want their team to execute as well as they can.

“We fell confident, but tomorrow’s a different day,” Gallegos said. “We just have to look at the tape, and we’ll both do some different things.”

“You always try to improve, and they showed us different things today, and hopefully we’ll get a little better prepared,” Davis said. “I’m sure they’ll do the same, and it will be pretty even again next time. It will come down to who works hard and makes their shots.”

needs the rest.

“We’re pretty beat up,” Holland said. “Beto (Roberto Nores, who was hurt in a game at Fort Sumner) still isn’t playing, and we’re hoping to have him by the time we get to Albuquerque. We’ll just have to keep our

conditioning up.”

The Hondo girls (8-16, 3-2) were ahead 37-5 by half over the Aguilas, and were led by Selena Chavez with 25 points. She was the only Lady Eagle in double figures, but the scoring was pretty even among the rest of the team.

WRESTLING from pg. 13 Silver for first with 209 points – the Colts had 201 – the last two losses weren’t to underrated opponents.

Overall, however, Pacheco thought his team could have done better.

“We let ourselves down as a team,” he said.

“Tanner didn’t show up and our younger kids didn’t wrestle. We anticipated a fifth-place finish and we probably finished eighth as a team. So not

nately.”

Heavyweight Mikeal Montoya also made it to the final round – even though he was seeded in the middle of the pack – pinning Micah Devore of Shiprock and Brandon Chavez from West Las Vegas.

But another St. Michael’s wrestler, Andres Blea, took Montoya to the mat in 1:56 to end the Ruidoso season.

The Horsemen edged

where we wanted to be.

But we can grow. We’re young.”

And the first-year head coach at Ruidoso High School is already looking ahead to 2013.

“It was a rebuilding program when I took the job. We did better than (people) probably expected, but we’ve got firstclass kids and we should have finished a little bit stronger but it’s a learning lesson for them.”

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Intramurals Games at W.D. Horton Complex Feb. 14 Rez Bombers 125, McClurg 74 Quarters 93, Elite 56 Chukars 46, The Lodge 43 Feb. 16 JL Shavings 69, Prophecies 56 Chukars 61, Elite 49 Feb. 21 Toclanny vs. Prophecies, 6:30 p.m.

Rez Bombers vs. JL Shavings, 7:30 p.m.

McClurg vs Odd Future, 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 Prophecies vs. McClurg, 7:30 p.m.

Elite vs. Odd Future, 8:30 p.m.

Men’s basketball standings As of Feb. 16

W L 1 Quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chukars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 J.L. Shavings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Rez Bombers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Odd Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 The Lodge at S.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Prophecies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Toclanny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 McClurg Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

Resources

LOCAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

A Division of Stagner Enterprises, LLP

Office: 336-2321 Cell: 937-0106

www.stagnerlandscape.com

SEWING / ALTERATIONS

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

Clothing Alterations, Machine Embroidery and Monogramming Decorative Items for your Home, Leather Sewing, Custom-Made Clothes

Allison Alexander Thorne Over 40 years experience in sewing creatorstitches@live.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

LINCOLN COUNTY TRANSIT

Neede tao rid rk? wo

s u e v i G all! aC

575-378-1177

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

All Pro Systems

A & E BUSINESS SERVICES LLC

Professional Services

Certified Carpet Care Certified Spa Care Cabin Repairs – Maintenance Ruidoso’s Hospitality Service Specialists

575-937-9080

www.AllProSystems.org

575-613-6970

aebusinessservicesllc.com  Bookkeeping services  Payroll reporting services  Accounts receivable and payable services  New business start up services  QuickBooks setup and training  Tax planning and preparation  Business operations and management consultants

Eagle Services

Creator Stitches

575-336-1437

CARPET SERVICE

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 RESALE SHOP



VINTAGE DEPARTMENT STORE



SWEET CHARITY

Your budget buys you MORE Designer ~ Mens ~ Shoes ~ Jewelry Furniture ~ Housewares ~ Décor

Shop: Tue-Sat, 10-4 • Donations Taken: Mon-Sat Hwy 70, between Jorges & Walmart

575-378-0041

Benefiting THE NEST Domestic Violence Shelter

HANDYMAN SERVICE

TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE, CALL

575-258-9922 ASK FOR JESSICA WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS!

16

Ruidoso Free Press

Let’s get real and change

By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“Change before you have to.”

— Jack Welch It’s time, right now, to get real. It’s time to change. It’s time to do the work.

This reality check is the combination of understanding how to set realistic goals and having a serious week of workouts leading up to our goal of completing the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon June 9. The race consists of a 3.5-mile run, a 10-mile bike ride on roads and a 400-yard swim in the Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC) pool.

Setting realistic goals is a component the S.M.A.R.T. program of setting specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals. We’ve discussed specific, measureable and attainable goals in previous columns and will talk about timely goals next week.

At first glance, it may appear that attainable goals and realistic goals could be the same. They’re not. There are fundamental differences.

Attainable goals should be attainable in the time frame allotted to reach the goal. Example: If you are sedentary and a rookie triathlete, winning the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon is probably not be an attainable goal.

Realistic goals are goals that you are willing and able to work toward achieving. They’re also high goals. Setting high goals increases your motivation and helps you reach those lofty goals.

You should set high goals because they can also be realistic goals.

It is key to establish high expectations because we can get lazy if we don’t feel the pressure of high expectations. We will go backwards of we don’t change because everybody else is changing and moving forward.

Question: Are you worthy of changing?

Answer: Certainly, you are worthy and deserve the opportunity to change.

When others do not put pressure on you to move beyond your comfort zone, put the pressure on yourself. Often there is an inflection point in time that people put the pressure on themselves that leads to change. It can be a trip to the doctor and being told you have high blood pressure. It can be having a birthday and realizing you want to have many more birthdays. Or, it can be a simple look in the mirror.

Think of it as an opportunity to change and be proactive about challenging yourself. Change is generally good

February 21, 2012

Corona boys finish with a flourish

and is achieved with the help of realistic goals Physically, when we challenge and stress our bodies the benefit comes when the body rests and is given time to adapt to handle the stress. This week our budding triathletes Bob and Betty are going to have a stressful week; they’re going to work.

But, they can look forward to next week because it is the first rest week. They will build their overall fitness because they will give their bodies time to rejuvenate after this challenging week.

Here are their (your) workouts: Running: Run around The Links twice this week. Work hard on the uphill portions and then take it easy on the downhill sections.

Bike: Go out to Airport Road (or convenient equivalent) twice this week.

Like the run, work on uphill portions.

When going uphill, sit back in the saddle and work on power while maintaining smooth pedal strokes — don’t mash the pedals. Use your gears so you have round pedal strokes with your upper body relaxed while climbing. Cruise on the downhill sections. Bike rides can be substituted with RPM classes with concentration on working on “hills” during the class.

Swim: Instead of just swimming laps, have three more structured workouts this week. Each time, warm up and then swim 10 laps with one easy lap and one hard lap. Remember your form — flat on the water and rotate with each stroke to make your body longer.

Variety is a key to any fitness program. Fitness increases by stressing the body and then allowing the body to rest so the body can adapt to handle future stress. Your body is amazing. Help it be its best; you deserve it.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The slowdown game almost worked for the Corona boys Feb. 16, as the Cardinals came within a hair of winning their first District 3B game – and only their second game all year – falling to Lake Arthur 46-41.

“We finally controlled the tempo,” said substitute coach Tony Johnson, who filled in for Ronnie Dunsworth for the evening. “The boys slowed down and limited the number of times the opponent touched the ball. They’d averaged 20-30 turnovers a game, and if they can cut that in half, they can also cut the opposing teams’ points in half.”

Corona (1-20, 0-6 district) traded leads a number of times with the Panthers before finally succumbing, and were led by Troy Dial with 15 points.

Such was the Cardinals’ success defensively, that the only Lake Arthur player in double figures was Ty Dalton with 10 points.

The Corona girls finished up a perfect 6-0 season in district with a 58-13 shellacking of Lake Arthur to secure the top seed in the upcoming district tournament, yet remain ranked

Sarah Crewe is a USAT (USA Triathlon) Level 1 coach who coaches triathletes and is a certified RPM, yoga and American Swim Coach Association Level 2 coach. She is lead faculty for health and physical education at ENMU. To contact Sarah Crewe for training or learn more about the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon, call the Ruidoso Athletic Club at 257-4900.

Corona forward Taylor Huey (15) puts up a jumper in front of a trio of Lake Arthur players Feb. 16 at Corona.

If you have any training questions for Sarah Crewe, email them to editor@ ruidosofreepress.com.

Always contact your doctor before beginning physical training and it is advisable to have a personal coach.

Courtesy photo

Corona’s Ethan Johnson, left, tries to get past Lake Arthur defender Ever Tarango Feb. 16 at Corona.

third in the state behind Grady and Elida.

“My girls are a well-kept secret,” said Corona coach Nicky Huey.

“They’re playing darn good basketball right now.”

The Lady Cardinals (17-4 overall) held Lake Arthur to single digits in every quarter and were ahead by 30 points at the break. Taylor Huey led all scorers with 19 points, followed by Allysanne Huey with 15.

Courtesy photo

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

17

Entertainment

Red Feather Theater Company to produce ‘My Aladdin’

By Desirae Stephenson RHS freshman “My Aladdin” is an original play written by RHS junior Jennah Castleman and is one of four original works to be performed in March by RHS’ Red Feather Theatre Company. The play is a romantic comedy that gives you a glimpse of what high school life can be like. The premise of Jennah’s play is “Express Yourself.” Based on how well it is written you’d think she had written more than two plays. Jenna loves Disney movies and the assignment was to write a play within a play. She decided to mix these two ideas and “My Aladdin” was written. No one helped her with this play and she says it’s just a happy tease to give audiences something to smile about.

RHS sophomore Kayleen Schenk is directing “My Aladdin.” She says she wanted to try directing a play instead of acting to get a new leadership role that will expand her theatre knowledge. How does she manage the director’s role? Well, she says, “I give twice as much praise as corrections to let everyone know I’m the boss, but not a mean one.” Kayleen’s favorite thing about the play is that there’s a lot of emotion that the audience will feel, and her favorite character is Riley because audiences will see her change the most. Kaylene also says, “My mind never wanders. In fact I try to keep my mind in the play and in each of the character’s minds to get their point of view.” Since I have watched Kayleen do these things in rehearsal, I know that so far she’s doing an amazing job. Audiences will need to come see for themselves.

RHS junior Ryan Parsons is playing the role of Nate, the stage manager in Aladdin. Nate is a generally quiet character but can take charge when time is needed. He also has a forbidden love, but if you want to know who it is, you need to come see the play. Ryan started acting in sixth grade and he wanted to play the role of Nate because Nate is a fun character. As an actor, Ryan’s mind is always set on how to make the

Chili for charity Lifelong Ruidoso resident and firefighter Michael Friberg fondly recalls the chili cook-offs formerly held downtown in unison with the Aspen Parade. He misses the event but recognized an opportunity to generate funds for community programs by re-initiating the competition. Thus, the First Annual Hook & Ladder Firefighter Chili Cook Off. Firefighters from around the state as well as local chefs, families and businesses are invited to enter the competition. The event will be held on March 24 at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso. For an entry fee of $30, teams are provided a 10x10 area to set up their cooking booths.

In addition to the coveted “People’s Choice Award,” prizes will be given for first, second and third place winners.

Firefighter’s chili will be judged in its own specialty class, as firefighters from around New Mexico show up to battle it out for “Best Firefighter Chili in New Mexico.”

“We’ve reached out to firefighters all over the state and are hoping our local residents come out to be part of the fun,” says Friberg.

Admission to the Chili Cook Off will be $10 for adults and children 10 years and older. Once in the gate, guests can sample as many chili entries as they desire.

Friberg, who sits on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club, clarifies, “No one is making any money on this event. It’s all going back into the community.” The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter and The Boys and Girls

In the dog house

character more believable. Ryan’s character objective for Nate, for example, is to be the “The Helper” in life.

Ryan loves acting because it lets him be himself and express different feelings.

RHS freshman Adrienne Crow is playing the role of Riley. Riley is Princess Jasmine in “My Aladdin,” and the character is a fun, spunky girl who loves to be friends with everyone yet is getting pressured to do something she doesn’t want to do. Mrs. Inks cast Adrienne because she felt she would be a good Riley/ Princess. She was right. Adrienne thinks the play’s premise is “Sometimes it’s best to tell someone how you feel, no matter how scary it is.” This is Adrienne’s first year of high school acting and she’s very effective.

Adrienne loves acting because she says, “It allows you be yourself, expressing different feelings.”

The rest of the cast consists of: Luciana Schiavone (9th), Claudia Diaz (10th), Tyler McKinley (11th) , John Holl (9th) , Ryan Parsons (11th), Matthew Waters (11th), Emily Knox (10th), and Seth Pipkin (11th).

So, come on down and see “My Aladdin.” This show will be on Saturday, March 10 along with another student written play by RHS Senior Megan Meyer entitled “Grey World.”

Curtain is 7 p.m. sharp.

Tickets may be purchased at the door – The Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center (RSPAC), The Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce and at the fabulous local restaurant, Can’t Stop Smokin’! Hope to see you there!

Courtesy photo

Ruidoso firefighter Steve Gonzales in the firehouse kitchen.

Club of Sierra Blanca are just two of the community organizations who will receive proceeds from the event.

“The Boys and Girls Club is slated to receive funding from this event and I’m pleased to see the Nest and other great community organizations that assist our youth and families benefit from what I know is going to be a great event,” said Tim Coughlin, executive director at the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca.

In addition to the surplus of chili to sample, there will be engaging activities, including firefighter games, live music and a beer garden. Cooks will begin assembling their recipes at 8 a.m. and serve the public at noon. Friberg is in the process of assembling a panel of local restaurant owners and chefs who will judge the entries at 3 p.m.

To obtain an entry form, email michaelfriberg@ruidoso-nm.gov.

on anything all day. And when I walked into the house, there he was: playing that video game with the poodles and the fire hydrants.

Well, I lost it.

Copyright © 2012 “It’s 4:30 in the afJay McKittrick ternoon,” I yelled. “And My dog has a comyou haven’t put your puter chip. I don’t know collar on yet?” why — it’s not like he’s (He looked up at me a technical animal — like I was yanking his Jay McKittrick and he’s never going to chain.) jaymckittrick@gmail.com run away from home.

“You’re three years Why should he? He’s got old,” I added. “That’s 21 it made. All he does is eat, in people years. If you sleep and watch Animal Planet. think that you’re gonna sit around this Anyway, I came home from work house for the rest of your life, rent free, the other day and noticed that the news- you’ve got another think comin’ ” paper was still in the driveway. I could I’m like, “D.O.G. J.O.B. Undertell that he hadn’t chased a car, or peed stand me?”

Courtesy photos

At top left, Jennah Castleman, above, Kayleen Schenk, Ryan Parsons and Adrienne Crow.

Ruidoso Free Press

18

Just a thought . . .

By James D. Martin

“The history of thought is the history of an ever-increasing approximation to the truth.”

— Erich Fromm Have you ever had defensive thoughts that came true? You know you tell yourself, “Don’t fall … don’t fall!” Then the next minute you’re falling!!? I remember playing catcher in Little League and after ‘whiffing’ on a ball from the pitcher running to the backstop to retrieve the errant pitch. Reaching for the baseball I heard the frantic voice of my Dad say, “Don’t drop it!” Naturally, it took me at least three tries before I could actually palm that darn piece of leather!

Brain studies confirm that the human tendency is to gravitate in the ‘direction’ of our most dominant thoughts. In other words, our minds will always move toward things, never away from them. Your mind simply does not, cannot and will not work in reverse of a dominant idea. The question is, ‘Why is that true?’ The simple answer is that the mind works on what it pictures. For example, to say “Don’t fall out of that tree” is to paint a picture of actually falling out of that tree!

As a dominant thought, fear not only anticipates misfortunes that never happen, it also precipitates some that would not otherwise have happened!

Maybe that’s why positive thoughts are so powerful. As opposed to allowing fear to control their thoughts, a positive thinker’s dominant thoughts are on what they desire the most. As a result, their thoughts will gravitate toward their most desirable goals.

It is worth noting that after my initial catching blunder, my game improved dramatically. I threw two runners out and hit a home run. You see after telling me to ‘shake it off,’ my coach pulled me aside and looking me in the eyes said, “James, you’re my best hitter. Now, get up there and knock the cover off of that ball!” Let me say that after 59 years of living on this earth, I am still inspired and palpably energized by the image of a little round ball flying over a fence.

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

February 21, 2012

Lawmakers deny education measures pushed by Martinez

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – A couple of key education measures proposed by Gov. Susana Martinez failed in the 30-day legislative session.

Democrats in the House of Representatives before the session adjourned Thursday denied a vote on a Senate-passed bill that would have required third-graders to be able to read before moving on to fourth grade. Meanwhile, the Senate did not pass a Martinez-backed bill on teacher evaluations.

Martinez pushed hard for education programs to establish teacher evaluation systems and allow students who can’t adequately read by fourth grade to be held back, rejecting the long-standing tradition of social promotion. Both efforts received strong support from lawmakers when first voted upon in the House.

Student retention reached an impasse when a Senate-approved version of the effort, Senate Bill 96, got to the House floor on Thursday. Republicans

pushed to have the measure heard and sent to the governor for approval, but House Democrats said it would take a two-thirds majority vote to move the issue up on the agenda. Republicans couldn’t round up enough votes, and the issue was postponed until the final minutes of the session.

Critics of the student retention bill say holding students back a year causes more harm than good and leads to higher dropout rates. They have argued that instead of making the student retention mandatory, parents should have the option of seeking remediation.

The House passed its own version of the legislation on a 47-23 vote Wednesday.

House Bill 69 would have allowed a parent to petition a principal to promote a child who is not proficient to the next grade, but only if the child had been to school 95 percent of the time and had taken part in remediation.

Although the measure received bipartisan support in the House, the Senate did not vote on HB 69.

A separate bill to require retention with remediation also failed.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 2-21 thru 2-27

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

Disabled (Adaptive) Skiers Challenge, Ski Apache, Ski Run Road, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the visually handicapped and the blind. For more information, 575-464-3193; www.skiapachedisabledskiersprogram.com Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

Cat tales; thumbprint cat magnet craft. Children’s Dept is located downstairs.

The Sterilizers perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23 Live Music with TomTom and friends at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and salads at ChopChop Inspired Salads and have some lunch-time fun with live music performed by TomTom and friends every Thursday. Come see what’s happening at the Sanctuary. Lunch hours 11-2 Tues-Sat. 575-630-1111.

Game Warden in the Library!

4 - 4:45 p.m. After school program for kids and adults. Come meet our local game wardens. Q & A period to fi nd out about our wild neighbors. Whether you need to know the rules or if you have a nuisance problem - come fi nd your answers with these guys. For more information contact Sharon, sharonstewart@ruidoso-nm.gov; http://www. youseemore.com/RuidosoPL Karaoke with DJ Pete! Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., every Thursday, evening, including all you can eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m.

Pass the word, the Cree Meadows lounge is open to the public!

Luke West, The Swiss Chalet, Mechem Drive, 6 - 9 p.m. Presented by the NM-OATH Performing Arts Initiative, a program of NM Organized Against Traffi cking Humans (NM-OATH).

Damn Yankees, Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 7 - 9 p.m. Home runs, hit songs and a sizzling siren named Lola have made Damn Yankees a musical comedy favorite. Written

by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, this frothy tale of a baseball fanatic who sells his soul to the Devil to help his favorite team win the pennant race won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A 1950’s baseball zealot leaves his wife and becomes the young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, transforming the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team-only to realize there’s more to life than home-runs. Come and see this wonderful award-winning play to see how it ends! There is also a pre-show Stadium Dog Buff et at 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Spencer Theater: 1-888-8187872; www.spencertheater.com.

The Stadium Buff et is $20. Tickets are $79 & 76 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24 Ski Apache Sisters on Snow - Women’s Ski Seminar Camaraderie, Control & Confi dence. This special two-day clinic is designed for women and conducted by women.

The Women’s Seminar off ers an opportunity to explore the slopes with women instructors who know how to provide a supportive and relaxed learning experience. This clinic is for all levels of skiers, from fi rst time beginners to intermediate

Things to do every day Ruidoso Winter Park Tubing Area, located at 500 W. State Highway 532, 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. “A premier snow play area,” as Bert the Conqueror from the Travel Channel says: “This is the Holy Grail of snow tubing.” The �irst-class tubing experience offers twists, turns, bumps, jumps and bobsled curves. They have more lift capacity and the largest tubing snowmaking system in the Rockies. Featuring exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders and super size tubes for 3-10 riders. By popular demand they have expanded the Kidz Korral which is a designated area exclusively for the smaller guests! Full snack bar with hot chocolate, nachos, dogs and the best handmade pizza in town at the Pizza Stand! For more information: (575) 336-7079; www. and advanced skiers, ages 18 and over. Seminar includes two days of instruction, video analysis and personal improvement plan. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days as well as a wine and cheese get together at 4 p.m. the fi nal day.

Participants will need to rent or provide their own equipment. For more information, contact Ski Apache: 575-464-3600.

Disabled (Adaptive) Skiers Challenge, Ski Apache, Ski Run Road, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the visually handicapped and the blind. For more information, 575-464-3193; www.skiapachedisabledskiersprogram.com.

Book Talk @ the Library: “Delay, Deny, Hope They Die” by Bill Dement, 10 - 11 a.m. Book talk with local author Bill Dement. After 911, fi rst responders fi ght disease and disability with no help from NY State. For more information, contact Sharon, sharonstewart@ruidosonm.gov; http://www.youseemore. com/RuidosoPL. Free.

Cantina Night at Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Live music with guitar and fi ddle playing Western Swing.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

Susan Landers Kolb performs at the No Name Café 6 - 9 p.m. during Prime Time Fridays. 522 Sudderth, 575-257-2253. Friday evening dinners are by reservation.

“Made in New Mexico” Documentary Film Screening, Room 116 at Eastern New Mexico University, 701 Mechem Dr., 7 - 9 p.m. This is a screening and discussion. “Made in New Mexico” demonstrates the positive economic impact the fi lm industry has on New Mexico through interviews with people who work in the business and are aff ected by the fi lm industry. The fi lm will also include a question and answer period with director Brent Morris. If you have an interest in the New Mexico fi lm industry and want to learn more, you should come see this important documentary. Includes interviews of Carrizozo residents regarding “The Book of Eli” fi lm. For more information, call 575-257-25120.

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

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

The Eliminators perform at

ruidosowinterpark.com. Kids thru 7 years of age $9; juniors 8-17 $17 regular rates and $20 holiday rates; adults 18 and up $20 regular rates and $25 holiday rates.

All tickets are good for 3 hours or until end of the day whichever is shorter. Snow clothing available for rent.

Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan. The Smokey Bear Historical Park is located on highway 380 (better known as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.) in the heart of the Village of Capitan and is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. Entrance fees into the park are $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is oper-

Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 7 to 9 p.m.

Johnny & the Crashers (Classic Rock & Country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

Aaron R. Lacombe and Company perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 9 to 10 p.m.

Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 Ski Apache Cup, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Compete with your friends for a one day event on the Smokey Bear race course. Teams of 3 race each other: One snowboarder, One female, One of your choice. Race for prizes, medals and bragging rights. For more information, contact Ski Apache: 575-464-3641. $15 per team.

Fried pie sales, Carrizozo High School cafeteria, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Carrizozo Fire Department Youth Committee to benefi t our Carrizozo kids. Apple, cherry, peach and coconut cream pies will be made from scratch and can be frozen. For more information, call 575-648-2346.

Pinewood Derby sponsored by Sierra Blanca Motors at The Warehouse, Church Street, 1 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 59. A fun, family event.

Mark Kashmar, acoustic guitars and vocals, performs at Zocca Coffee from 2-4 p.m.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the

ated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

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.

Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs - the �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution.

The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance to the Museum features the landmark bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one of the largest equine sculptures in the U.S. with eight larger-

Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 11 p.m.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m.

Free movie at Sacred Grounds: “Keeping Mum,” 2825 Sudderth Dr. #B, 6:30 - 9 p.m. “When housekeeper Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith) arrives at the Goodfellow vicarage, she fi nds a reverend (Rowan Atkinson) too busy for sex, a bored wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) who’s bedding her golf instructor (Patrick Swayze), a promiscuous teenage daughter and a bullied son. Little does the family know that their new ‘Mary Poppins’ has a few tricks - and secrets - up her treacherous sleeve.

Niall Johnson directs this wickedly black comedy. “ – IMDB. For more information, call 575-257-2273. Free.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on Mechem Drive from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Johnny & the Crashers (Classic Rock & Country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

Aaron LaCombe Band performs at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on Mechem Drive, 9 - 10 p.m.

Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

than-life horses, representing seven different breeds. The Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more information on the Hubbard Museum of the American West, please visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Pillow’s Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in New Mexico.

We have been providing fun to thousands of families for over twenty years.

Our park includes three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air, and Kiddie Bounce House.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 27 Brain Stretching Forum at ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. An open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events returns. There is no fee and registration is not required.

Local experts in a variety of fi elds

act as facilitators and participants are encouraged to bring their life experiences and opinions to share in the round table format. Areas of exploration include relationships, consciousness, the role of technology and the nature and limitations of knowledge. There are no prerequisites. Refreshments are provided.

For more information, call the Community Education Department at 257-3012; www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/.

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

GOING PAPERLESS New rules, license fees and application methods will require New Mexico hunters to do some homework before planning their hunts for the 2012-13 seasons. Dramatic changes adopted by the State Legislature or approved by the State Game Commission will affect the application process, season dates and how many licenses are reserved for state residents. The changes were designed to streamline the application and licensing process, provide more hunting opportunities for state residents, and to make drawing results and refunds available much sooner.

Say goodbye to paper application forms. Beginning this year, applications for all licenses will be made through the Department’s online application system at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

over the counter from license vendors statewide. Senior and junior hunters, handicapped and some military may be eligible for discounted licenses.

License and application fees will be charged at the time of application. Applicants can pay by credit card or electronic check, a new convenience beginning this year. Once an application is complete, it can not be changed, only deleted. Applicants can reapply, and will receive a refund for the deleted application after the drawing.

Hunters who need help applying for 2012-13 licenses online can get it from a real person over the telephone or at one of several locations with public computers staffed by Department of Game and Fish representatives.

New legislation requires everyone who hunts or applies for a license in New Mexico to purchase a Game-hunting License or a combination Game-hunting and Fishing License. Game-hunting ($15 for residents, $65 for nonresidents) and Game-hunting and Fishing licenses ($30, residents only) will be available online or

Assistance is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MST, by calling toll-free, (888) 248-6866. The Department will offer computer access in public locations statewide.

Look for more information and locations online, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

The goal is progress, not perfection

or take a moment for In my personal myself. Well it is no quest to become wonder that I struggle healthy, there have with them, they apbeen numerous lespear to be a “reward” sons I have learned of some sort. Perhaps along the way. you too struggle with Among these lessons something that steals is the realization that your time and health, the journey to health whether it is sugar, is a personal one caffeine, television, and it is important alcohol, gambling or for us to remember any of the other vices this journey is as in this world that unique as the indientice us. vidual seeking this Angie Fernandez As a Lifestyle path. There are many Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com and Weight Manageaspects that contribment Specialist it is ute to our health and important that I stress to my clients the wellbeing, including physical, emoimportance of not looking at unsuctional, spiritual, intellectual, interpercessful attempts as failures, but as sonal and environmental characterisopportunities to grow in other areas of tics. If we work in one of these areas wellbeing. A few examples of what I each day it is true that we shall be a have personally gained from my battle better person the next day; it does not with nicotine are: happen all at once. If we focus on per• “I can only be me and regardless fection, we may find disappointment and miss the opportunities to celebrate of my struggles, I still love myself with all my imperfections”, this statement our small successes along the way. allows me to focus on my interpersonal I myself struggle with a nicotine wellbeing. addiction. I am a master at quitting, • My struggles can help me symhaving quit many times before; includpathize with others, as we all have our ing four times since the new year began. The hard part for me is staying on own obstacles to overcome and differtrack. As I try to understand why I keep ent priorities.

• I know that my emotional wellreturning to this distraction in my life, being contributes to my overall health, I try to understand why cigarettes are so I choose not to be mean to myself so desirable to me. What I have found in times of “failure,” I will take note of is that they play a major role in my what was helpful during this process daily routine. By understanding why and when I am ready to tackle this we choose such distractions, we might obstacle again, I will posses just a bit understand how to overcome them. more knowledge and skill to overcome What I have found by trying to underthis struggle when I am ready to try stand my relationship with cigarettes is: they give me something to do when again.

I am always appreciative of I’m bored, they give me an excuse my readers and I hope sharing my to procrastinate, they are my “prize” struggles is beneficial to you and more when I have completed a task, they importantly, remember that you are not give me something to look forward to, they give me an opportunity to “think” alone.

EDUCATION BILL from pg. 9 voice.”

Alred also pointed out that independent community colleges like Santa Fe and Central New Mexico community colleges do have existing legislation that allow taxpayers to petition to be included in their taxation districts.

In fact, the CNM campus in Rio Rancho was made possible because voters in that community voted to be included.

“To me, it’s a real equity issue,” Alred said.

“Not only do they have that voice, they’ve used that voice.”

While all of Lincoln County is in ENMU-Ruidoso’s service area, Alred admits most services are focused on those living in the Ruidoso School District boundaries, but that BENEFITS from pg. 10 ence, and that is registered with the public education department.

The lottery scholarship is awarded for up to four consecutive years beginning the with the second semester of the student’s first year of enrollment as long as the recipient has maintained residency in the state and maintained a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the first semester of full-time enrollment.

Funding for the lottery scholarship program is allocated by the Legislature. The program has been awarded to more than 75,000 students since 1996.

The Public Education Department estimates that there are roughly 9,200 home school students in New Mexico. However, it is not known how many of those are qualified high school-age who are eligible for the scholarship.

Because the measure failed in the Legislature, students who are homeschooled will need to continue to earn a GED to be eligible for the lottery scholarship.

could change if voters outside the district decided to be included. The most immediate benefit would be a reduced tuition rate for those living in taxed districts.

Alred said the focus will be to educate lawmakers as to the bill’s benefits when it’s re-introduced in the 2013 session, and he feels confident it can be passed, given its narrow defeat this year.

I LOST 100 LBS.

ASK ME HOW!

Lose Weight & Get Healthy THOMAS MONTES

575.937.8656 • 615 Sudderth, Suite L

19

Obituary

George Padilla, Jr.

George Padilla, Jr., 46, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 31. He was born in Socorro, went to school in Lemitar, NM and resided in Ruidoso.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Senovia Richards, step-father Cleatus Richards and father George Padilla Sr. and Sara Padilla. Son, Andreas Padilla, daughters, Angel Marie Padilla, Belen; Shawnta Marie Nicole Padilla, both of Ruidoso; three broth-

ers, Johnny Padilla, Ruidoso; Larry Gene Padilla, Socorro; Roy Dean Padilla, Alto; sister Tanya Padilla. Many other family members and friends.

The family of Geroge Padilla Jr. would like to convey their gratitude, support and condolences received from his many family members and friends. A memorial service will be held Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Gateway Church, 415 Sudderth in Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Free Press

20

February 21, 2012

HeBrews at First Baptist living in the mountains and in the Ruidoso community. Phillips is grateful for adults like the Sepkowitz’s who volunteer their time to make a difference in the youth of First Baptist.

Wednesday evenings finds older students mentoring younger ones, alongside adults who bring varied backgrounds to the table. Former missionaries, college students and teachers help tutor students who may need assistance. At 6 p.m., Phillips leads the youth in games, study and worship. Girls and guys split off into smaller groups to end the evening, Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press giving Above, HeBrews kids Kasha Saltz, Cheyanne Lanik, and them time Travis Schuette.

At left, youth pastors Brandon and to share Jenna Phillips. openly with adult facilitators like Kristi.

“You’ll find the friendliest, most accepting youth group here,” says Sepkowitz. She and David began to work with youth when their two children were teens and have been

By Charles Clary involved at First Baptist for more Yesterday was the celebration of Presidents Day. Whether we think of Washingthan 14 years. They’re not likely to ton, Grant, Roosevelt II, or Reagan, who were great political philosophers, we need to quit anytime soon. give God thanks for our presidents.

First Baptist Church is located And in these current, stressful economic times, we need to pray for President at 270 Country Club Dr. in Ruidoso.

Obama. Whether we agree or disagree with his political ideologies, it is our responsibility to pray from him. In Timothy 2:1-2, God’s Word tells us to pray “for all that are in For more information, contact the authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives in all godliness and honesty.” This church at: 575-257-2081. nation is built on the foundation of faith in God and prayer for his beneficent will to be done. He has not given up on us, but I fear that we are giving up on him. King David wrote in Psalm 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The Weekday Bible study biblical answers to that question are, “ pray and not faint,” Luke 18:1; and “pray without ceasing,” 1 Thessolonians 5:17; and “lets your regrets be made known unto God.” groups available Philippians 4:6, If we pray, He will hear us and answer our prayers.

There are two Bible study groups at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran CHURCH SERVICES Church that meet during the week.

Sunday School 9:45 AM The men’s ministry group will WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM meet on the first and third Thursday Sunday Night 6:00 PM Listen or Download FREE Wednesday Night 7:00 PM of each month at 8 a.m. at El Paraiso Restaurant, 721 Mechem Drive (in the Sierra Mall).

RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH Hearts in Service women’s Bible Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse. study meets on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m.

126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 at the church in the fellowship hall. All Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive are welcome.

Plenty of Parking!

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com “It’s like a God party!” says Cheyanne Lanik. She and friends Travis Schuette and Kasha Saltz love being part of Elevate Students, First Baptist Church’s youth group.

Wednesday afternoons, these three and several other students hang out at church for the afternoon and evening. After school, adults harvest students from both middle and high schools and bring them to church for the opportunity to be with friends, receive tutoring, homework help and, most important, attention and care. They are fed a nutritious meal and HeBrews opens.

Kristi and David Sepkowitz, by day postmasters at Capitan and Alto, are baristas Wednesday evenings. HeBrews Coffee and Smoothie Bar is a part of the total package at First Baptist. Two years ago, Kristi found restaurant booths at a Mescalero establishment no longer in business, got a good deal, and outfitted the space at First Baptist to make it a comfortable gathering place for students. Wednesdays will find one or both of them behind the bar, serving hot or iced coffee, smoothies and fruit.

Both the meal and beverages are free of charge to students. So is the attention and love.

Youth pastor Brandon Phillips and wife Jenna, along with their three kids, arrived at First Baptist eight months ago from Jacksonville, Fla., with a desire to serve Ruidoso’s youth. Brandon, a guitarist, also leads worship ministries at the church. Working side by side with Dr. Alan Stoddard, pastor, the Phillips are excited about

‘The sign of Jonah’

“The Sign of Jonah,” reflecting on Jesus’ words in Matthew 12, is the theme for the series of midweek Lenten services at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Pastor Schoech’s message on Feb. 29 will be “Saved in the Storm,” based on Jonah (1:4-16). The 6:30 p.m.

Lenten service will be preceded by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m.

Guests are welcome. The church is located at 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso.

For more information call 575-2584191, M-F, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FNF NEW MEXICO, LLC 106 Close Road

575-257-2300 General Contractors

Simon Gomez

JEWELER & ARTIST 415 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso 575-257-6000 Open: Monday-Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

ERIC N. THOMPSON OWNER

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

FAMILY

INSURANCE 456 Mechem, Suite A Ruidoso, NM 575-257-0550 • 575-257-1155

Yesterday An Antiques & Collectibles Mall

1001 Mechem • Ruidoso 575-937-2839 • 575-258-3250 ~ OPEN DAILY ~ www.yesterdayantiques.com

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.

26147 US Hwy 7 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575.378.3333

GMR

ELECTRICAL SERVICE Residential & Commercial Licensed & Bonded

575-937-8786 575-937-8787

Thought for the week...

Worship Services

ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John @ 9377977 Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 First Assembly of God Rev. E. Thomas Kearns, Pastor; 139 EI Paso Road, Ruidoso 257-2324 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth 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. (575) 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 585-973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan - (575) 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330.

Reverend AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m.

Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father

Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381 Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, (575) 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries (575) 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. (575) 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 354-0255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 JEWISH / HEBREW Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc. 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-0122 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

575-937-9631

575-258-5030

Residential & Commercial

www.ruidososeptic.com

Casita de Cura

Live with Dignity, Live with Beauty EldER RESIdENtIal CaRE HOmE Rene Scarpa RN Administrator

575-336-1312

1509 Sudderth Drive

575-257-2057

www.goldenyarnflooring.com

MOTEL 6

of Ruidoso

412 US Hwy 70 West

575-630-1166 1-800-4MOTEL6

www.motel6.com

Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, (575) 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. 575-2581388. Check website for additional information: www.churchoutofchurch. com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real!

Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Cowboy Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378-4840 for more info Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church

1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, (575) 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 575-257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer.

354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidosoonline.com Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 505-3787264. Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Afliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. (575) 937-7957 · (575) 973-5413

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

COMPUTER GUY SALES • SERVICE • SUPPORT Networking Web Design • Web Hosting

575-258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank.

Stephanie Harmon, Pastor.

Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 575-648-2846 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 575-653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn.

Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sulton 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 Bill Sebring REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 575-437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 575-9374487 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915.

Pastor John Marshall

CANNON INDUSTRIES

MTD Inc.

575.258.9922 506 Wingfield Street

575-257-4577 • 575-937-1292 Cell Mickie Reynolds, Owner/Administrator Accepting most insurance/Medicare www.homehealthunlimited.net

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.

PlaYERzS zOnE H O P

G A M E

2117 Sudderth, #15 (Gazebo Plaza)

575.973.0860

Vintage Games & Accessories Comics • Toys • Yu-Gi-Oh BUY - SELL - TRADE • SPORTS TRADING CARDS

Xeriscaping • Landscaping • Pavers • Natural Stone & Patios • Lawn Design & Maintenance Kyle Lagasse, President • 575-937-8186 www.CopperLeafRuidoso.com

P.O. Box 2308 Ruidoso, NM 88355 NM Lic. 355202

RAY L. BAKER Off (575) 258-2860 Cell (575) 937-9147

From Your First To Your Finest!

888-336-7711

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

www.altorealestate.com

SKI RUIDOSO SKI SHOP 1133 Mechem 575-258-3024 575-937-3437 cell THE

BEHR BARN

FLEA MARKET 310 Sudderth • Ruidoso, NM

575.257.8467 Open 9 am - 5 pm

L&P

BOOTS & JEANS

805 MECHEM DRIVE

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

BUILDING SUPPLY

575-257-0724

134 SUDDERTH • RUIDOSO 575-630-8034

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012

21

Senior centers a vital community support system

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Imagine, just outside Corona, a Korean Conflict veteran lives in a modest home on a fixed income with few options. No pharmacy or grocery store in town, he’s limited in many ways. Vision problems make driving impossible and when faced with medical issues, this livealone widower needs help. With the nearest pharmacy in Edgewood, more than 80 miles northwest, he must depend on someone.

As long as there are seniors in need, senior centers will need to exist.

More than two dozen seniors from Lincoln County met last Monday at the Ruidoso Convention Center to focus on prioritizing needs. Representatives from Carrizozo, Hondo, Corona, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Ruidoso dialoged regarding concerns seniors face daily. Ada Hendryx, program director for Lincoln County Senior Centers, facilitated the open forum along with Sandee K. Jourden, Senior Center/RSVP Supervisor. “It’s the best turnout we’ve ever had!” Hendryx said.

Senior centers offer support systems which many who are independent take for granted. Priorities for

upon to provide more support than ever before. With less funding, goals remain the same: provide outreach, meals, prevent isolation, offer medical transportation to doctors and pharmacies, and to encourage seniors to remain involved in community volunteerism.

According to Bradley, staffing issues remain a challenge. Detailed criteria must be met in selecting staff members to assure funding. Where, in the past, family members might have assisted, many who use senior centers have no relatives nearby and staff members become like family.

Monday’s forum participants agreed they’d like to add homemaker services to the priority list should funding become available. In-home fitness assistance for those who can’t make it to an exercise class at their local center was also discussed. Everyone in attendance agreed senior centers are vital to the health and welfare of each community. Currently, senior centers are available in Capitan, Corona, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Carrizozo and Hondo.

Lincoln County’s aging citizens continue to depend on centers for support and assistance. For information, or to find out about a senior center near you, phone Ada Hendryx at 575-648-2121.

senior centers include delivered meals for home-bound citizens, transportation support, and congregant meals at the centers. The list of services provided by the centers extends to blood pressure checks, income tax filing assistance and creating social events just for fun. Each center focuses on area needs.

Sustainable funding for senior centers remains a high priority issue. During the past three years, state senior centers have lost more than $3 million in funds. Legislation currently exists which may bring back $1.2 million state wide. Fuel prices, maintenance and staffing issues, all are desperate for a piece of the funding pie. Medicaid and Title III, both federally funded, provide moderate financial assistance within the restrictions of each entity.

Three areas currently funded are limited transportation, congregate meals and home delivered meals, according to information presented at the forum.

Corona’s senior center’s staff includes a full-time director and a part time cook. Multiple-hat-wearing is common. Each Lincoln County senior center faces similar staffing issues. Capitan Manager Lilly Bradley says, “We’re all in the same place.” Bradley washes dishes, helps with laundry and has been known to help find lost pets. With an aging population, senior centers are called

Classifieds

Call 258-9922 or stop by 1086 Mechem (MTD Media) to place your classifi ed ad. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classifi ed Display is Wed. at 5 p.m.; Deadline for Classifi ed Liners is Thurs. at 5 p.m.

120 LEGAL NOTICES TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN COUNTY STATE OF NEW MEXICO DONNA M. GALLAGHER, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN BRINKMAN and PATRICIA BRINKMAN, husband and wife, LEONARD and GIRLEY SHOWS, husband and wife, MALCOLM E. BURDETT, a single man, the ESTATE OF CARL C.DeBORD, deceased, and his UNKNOWN HEIRS, the ESTATE OF LOIS CRITERDON DeBORD, deceased, and her UNKNOWN HEIRS, HOWARD CRITERDON, if living, and if not living, his known and unknown heirs, JAMES CRITERDON if living, and if not living, his known and unknown heirs, and DOVIE JORDAN, if living, and if not living, her known and unknown, heirs, ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF, and CARLEEN HEGENDORF, if living, and if not living, her known and unknown heirs, CV 2006-00133 Div. III NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION TO: CARLEEN HELGENDORF, IF LIVING, AND IF NOT LIVING, HER KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS. GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in the District Court of Lincoln County, State of New Mexico, a third amended complaint wherein DONNA M. GALLAGHER is the Plaintiff and you are some of the Defendants, the same being Cause No. CV-2006-00133, Division III. The object and purpose of the said suit is to quiet title of the following described real property in the name of the Plaintiff : Lots 1035, 1036, and 1037 SKYLAND ADDITION, Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat thereof recorded in the Office of the County Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Lincoln County, New Mexico, less and excepting those portions of the lots described in the Stipulated Judgment Quieting Title recorded in Book 1996-18 at pages 304-314 of the Lincoln County Records.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that unless you enter your appearance or file pleadings herein on or before March 15, 2012, the Plaintiff will make application to the Court for a Decree by Default, and Decree by Default will be rendered against you as prayed for in the complaint.

The name of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE, P.A., Richard A. Hawthorne, and whose address is 1221 Mechem, Suite 2, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico this 26th day of January 2012.

DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /s/ Gloria LaMay TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., Plaintiff, v.

ZIA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR ROBERT B. YOUNGER, IRA and ARTURO CARMONA, Defendants.

CV 2012-00024 Div. III NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: ARTURO CARMONA GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in the District Court of Lincoln County, State of New Mexico, a certain cause of action wherein Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club, Inc. is the Plaintiff and you are one of the Defendants, the same being Cause No. CV-201200024, Division III. The object and purpose of the said

suit is to foreclose the Plaintiff ’s lien on the following described real property: Lot 262, DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by on plat thereof in the Office of the Clerk and Ex-Officio of Lincoln County on April 17, 1981 in Cabinet D, No. 7 th 10, both inclusive YOU ARE NOTIFIED that unless you enter your appearance or file pleadings herein on or before April 15, 2012, the Plaintiff will make application to the Court for a Decree by Default, and Decree by Default will be rendered against you as prayed for in the complaint.

The name of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE, P.A., Richard A. Hawthorne, and whose address is 1221 Mechem, Suite 2, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico this 6th day of February, 2012.

DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /Margie Lueras/ Deputy VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO NOTICE OF CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE, DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACE, PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS, ELECTION SCHOOL In connection with the regular municipal election to be held on March 6, 2012, and pursuant to 3-8-30 NMSA 1978: A. Notice is hereby given that the following qualified electors are candidates for public office of the Village of Ruidoso.

The candidates’ names are listed in the order that they will appear on the ballot as determined by the drawing by lot.

1. For the office of Councilor for a four-year term: VOTE FOR THREE (3) 1. Lynn D. Crawford 2. Carl E. Milchen 3. Vic Currier 4. Joseph W. Eby 5. Richard J. Albers, Jr. 6. Franklin S. Pirelli 7. Gloria A. Sayers 2. For the office of Municipal Judge for a four-year term: VOTE FOR ONE (1) 1. Joanna B. Zimmerman 2. Jay Martin McKittrick 3. Beverly A. Rankin B. Notice is hereby given that the following polling places shall be used for the conduct of the regular municipal election to be held on March 6, 2012.

1. Voters in consolidated precinct 7.3, 9.2, 21.3 and 21.4 within the municipal boundary will vote at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

2. Voters in consolidated precinct 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 10.3 and 18.3 within the municipal boundary will vote at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

3. Voters in the absent voter precinct will vote at the office of the Municipal Clerk, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

C. The following Precinct Board Members have been appointed: 1. CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT 7.3, 9.2, 21.3 AND 21.4 Catherine F. Jarrell Presiding Judge Janet E. Harcrow - Judge/ Clerk Louis L. Jarrell Judge/Clerk Paul Clinton Smith Judge/Clerk Isabel Montoya Reynolds Clerk/Translator Alternates: Renate Flores Frances M. Cummins 2. CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 10.3 AND

18.3 Judy H. Shaw - Presiding Judge Betty A. Seiler - Judge/ Clerk Albert H. Radtke - Judge/ Clerk Sandra B. McGlothlin Judge/Clerk Lupita O. Rue - Clerk/ Translator

C. Los siguientes miembros del Cuerpo Directivo del Precinto han sido nombrados:

2. EN EL PRECINTO CONSOLIDADO 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 10.3 Y 18.3 Judy H. Shaw - Juez Betty A. Seiler - Escribana Albert H. Radtke Escribano Sandra B. McGlothlin Escribana Lupita O. Rue - Escribana/ Interprete

3. EN EL PRECINTO DE VOTACION AUSENTE Jenna L. Sims - Juez Dorothy Deck Edwards Escribana Arthur E. Hinz - Escribano

Published and dated this 14th and 21st day of February, 2012.

AVISO DE NOMBRES DE CANDIDATOS PARA CARGO PUBLICO, DESIGNACION DE LOCALES PARA VOTAR, MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DE PRECINTO, Y ESCUELA SOBRE LA ELECCION Con respecto a la eleccion municipal regular que se llevara a cabo el 6 de Marzo del 2012 y de acuerdo con 3-8-30 NMSA 1978: A. Por medio de la presente se da noticia que los siguientes electores calificados son candidatos para puestos publicos del Pueblo de Ruidoso.

Los nombres de los candidatos aparecen en la orden que figuraran en la boleta segun determinado por sorteo.

1. Para el puesto de Consejal por un termino de cuatro años: VOTE POR TRES (3).

1. Lynn D. Crawford 2. Carl E. Milchen 3. Vic Currier 4. Joseph W. Eby 5. Richard J. Albers, Jr. 6. Franklin S. Pirelli 7. Gloria A. Sayers 2. Para el puesto de Juez Municipal por un termino de cuatro años: VOTE POR UNO (1).

1. Joanna B. Zimmerman 2. Jay Martin McKittrick 3. Beverly A. Rankin B. Por medio de la presente se da noticia que los siguientes locales para votar se usaran para la eleccion municipal regular que se llevara a cabo el 6 de Marzo del 2012.

1. Votantes en el precinto consolidado 7.3, 9.2, 21.3 y 21.4 dentro del lindero municipal votaran en el Centro de Convenciones de Ruidoso, localizado en la carretera Sierra Blanca Drive numero 111, Ruidoso, Nuevo Mexico.

2. Votantes en el precinto consolidado 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 10.3 y 18.3 dentro del lindero municipal votaran en el Centro de Convenciones de Ruidoso, localizado en la carretera Sierra Blanca Drive numero 111, Ruidoso, Nuevo Mexico.

3. Votantes en el precinto de votantes ausentes votaran en la oficina de la escribana municipal, localizada en la carretera Cree Meadows Drive numero 313, Ruidoso, Nuevo Mexico.

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

© 2012 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.

Alternos: Sunny B. Hirschfeld Bartley G. Young

Posted this 14th day of February, 2012.

PUEBLO DE RUIDOSO

190 REAL ESTATE

Alternos: Renate Flores Frances M. Cummins

Alternates: Elaine R. Reynolds Paula A. Tipton

Signed: /S/ Irma Devine, CMC Municipal Clerk

190 REAL ESTATE

Catherine F. Jarrell Juez Janet E. Harcrow Escribana Louis L. Jarrell - Escribano Paul Clinton Smith Escribano Isabel Montoya Reynolds Escribana/Interprete

3. ABSENTEE VOTING PRECINCT

D. Notice is hereby given that a Precinct Board Election School will be held on the 1st day of March, 2012 at the Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The school will begin at 10:00 a.m. The school is open to the public.

190 REAL ESTATE

1. EN EL PRECINTO CONSOLIDADO 7.3, 9.2, 21.3 Y 21.4

Alternates: Sunny B. Hirschfeld Bartley G. Young

Jenna L. Sims - Presiding Judge Dorothy Deck Edwards Judge/Clerk Arthur E. Hinz - Judge/ Clerk

190 REAL ESTATE

Alternos: Elaine R. Reynolds Paula A. Tipton D. Por medio de la presente se da noticia que se llevara a cabo una Escuela sobre la Eleccion del Cuerpo Directivo del Precinto el dia 1 de Marzo del 2012 en el Centro de Administracion de Ruidoso, localizado en la carretera Cree Meadows Drive numero 313, Ruidoso, Nuevo Mexico. La escuela empezara a las 10:00 a.m. La Escuela esta abierta al publico.

Mostrado este dia 14 de Febrero del 2012.

Publicado y Fechado estos dias 14 y 21 de Febrero del 2012.

Firmado: /S Irma Devine, CMC Escribana Municipal VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2012-02 Notice is hereby given that the Governing Body, Village of Ruidoso shall conduct a public hearing during a regular meeting scheduled on March 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Ruidoso Administrative Offices, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico, for the purpose of adopting the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2012-02: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO RESCINDING THE RUIDOSO-LINCOLN COUNTY EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING AUTHORITY ORDINANCE 2004-01.”

Copies of Ordinance 2012-02 are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and are available for public review Monday through Friday during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Village of Ruidoso this 21st day of February, 2012.

(SEAL) __/S/__ Irma Devine, CMC Municipal Clerk STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA 1. WITTKOPP, DECEASED. Case no. PB 2552 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after the date of the fIrst publication of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either

COUNTRY HOME IN PARK-LIKE SETTING

Wonderful park-like setting for this country home on 5.8 acres. Add’l acreage can be purchased w/home. RV garage + 3 car garage.

Huge, well-appointed kitchen w/newer cabinets.

Usable acreage – horses allowed. Seller would consider a trade. This is a home you must see to appreciate! $457,500 MLS #110275

GREAT REMODEL, GREAT VALUE, GREAT PRICE!

This home has had a total remodel in the last 2 years. Roof replaced and central heat added last year. Feels like new! 2 bedroom & baths upstairs on main floor & 1 bedroom & bath downstairs. Bonus room could be 4th bedroom, office, etc. Double attached garage & fully furnished. $159,950 MLS #110294

WATCH THE SUNSET FROM THE BACK DECK

Capitan area home on acreage, w/ great views, adjacent studio & beautiful landscaping. With 3 BR, 2 baths & gourmet kitchen, this home has every imaginable upgrade. On 9+ acres w/ a detached studio that could be converted to a guest house. There is room for a greenhouse or workshop! $235,900 MLS #108670

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

www.PrudentialLynchRealty.com

to the undersigned Personal Representative, c/o Freda Howard McSwane, 1803 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 at the address listed below, or filed with the Probate Court.

Dated: Feb. 15, 2012. /S/ Leslie Salas Freda Howard McSwane FREDA HOWARD MCSWANE, P.C. 1803 Sudderth Drive Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 (575)257-1515/(575)257-1520

130 EMPLOYMENT IMMEDIATE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER POSITIONS open for Ruidoso Schools. Training and bonus available. Call 575-378-5410. Leave message. Will call you back.

RESTAURANT/PRIVATE CLUB MANAGER WANTED: resumes being accepted at PO Box 1256 Alto, NM 88312 COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (CUMC) is seeking registered nurse for Clinical Parish Nurse. NM licence. Part time. Salaried. For information contact CUMC at 575-257-4170 or fax 257-1507.

COFEX COMPUTING is seeking experienced computer technicians.

Bring resume to 204 Sudderth.

575-257-1400 CARPENTER / HANDY MAN NEEDED to repair/replace exterior siding on 30 unit apartment complexes in Ruidoso. For more info contact Rex at 575-921-9276.

PART TIME HOUSE KEEPING HELP NEEDED. Apply in person at Cree Meadows Country Club. 301 Country Club Dr. Ruidoso.

150 HEALTHCARE INVERSION TABLE FOR SALE. It helped me with my back pain. $125.00, 575-378-8249

170 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PRIVATE LENDER Capital available for Business & Real Estate Projects 575 802-3013

250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE

RENTALS HOUSES

CONDOS

225 SANTIAGO CIRCLE – FURN or UNF 3 BDR / 2 BA w/2-car garage, microwave, dishwasher, & Washer/ Dryer. $2000/Mo includes utilities.

101 RACQUET COURT #3 – FURN 2 BDR / 1.5 BA. $1100/Mo includes utilities.

THE SPRINGS #31 – FURN 2 BDR / 2 BA stand-alone condo. $1650/Mo (with minimum 6 month lease) includes utilities.

135 N. CANDLEWOOD – UNF 1 BDR, 1 BA. Woodburning fireplace, jacuzzi tub, Washer/Dryer, deck. $650/ Mo + utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES 481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with log siding and a great deck. $1600/Mo includes utilities.

101 RANCHER ROAD – COMMERCIAL UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning 2900 SUDDERTH DRIVE – fireplace & fenced yard. Large building at the corner of Sudderth & Mechem with many $950/Mo + utilities. potential uses. Come take a look.

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

© 2012 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.

190 REAL ESTATE

215 CABIN & RV RENTALS

All American Realty

1 & 2 BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE $350 - $500 per month.

References required. 575-937-5100

RENTALS 1/2/3 BR $ 450 - $1,000 Commercial $ 1100 (water paid) Call 257-8444 for info.

LOVELY 3 BD 2 BA, 2 car garage with a 2 bedroom guest house. Horse barn, horse walker and hot tub on 3.3 acres. River front. Both houses totally furnished. 309 Parker Rd. Ruidoso Downs 575-378-8933 or 575-8082568

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE DON’T PAY RENT, BUY! Small 3BD 2BA older mobile home in Ruidoso. $5500 For more info call 575-937-2227 leave message.

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN 3/2/2 FURNISHED. 1 year lease.

No pets. $1700 monthly. 575-2575818

245 TOWNHOUSES/CONDOS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM CONDO in Canyon Cree Lodge right next to the Inn of the Mountain Gods. $600 a month. Please call for appointment. 915-255-6677

Like what you see here?

Like us on Facebook: ruidoso freepress

BEAUTIFUL 4 ACRE PARCEL in Alto. Take Mesa Heights Dr. between TR’s Store and Post Office to second Rango Loop Road, go left to By Owner Sign. Beautiful trees, views, wild life, privacy, constructed homes only. Asking $50,000 707-542-7408

260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

El Capitan Apartments Large 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, long or short term lease. $ 450-$550/ month.

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

354-0967 ENCHANTED FOREST 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Stove and refrigerator, fireplace, fenced back yard, covered decks, $700 plus deposit. 575-937-2831

275 RETAIL SPACE SALE/ LEASE RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE 1750sf.

Ready to go. $1600 per month. 1216 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso. 575-354-0365

310 MISCELLANEOUS ITALIAN LEATHER SOFA. Perfect condition. Dark brown. 90in long. $1350. 575-973-0289

550 AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE 1965 RED MUSTANG. Running. All original. $8500 Call for more info 575-937-2227 1990 FORD F150. 305 V8, Automatic, A/C, 2 wheel drive. 113,000 original miles. $1800 575-937-0289

To Place Your Classified Ad, Call Jessica at

258-9922

We want your business!

22

Ruidoso Free Press

February 21, 2012