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Free movie at ENMU: “The Left Handed Gun” Although fi lmed on the back lots in Hollywood in 1958, this revisionist fi lm about Billy the Kid, is a Lincoln County Story. The title is based on a misconception drawn from a reversed photograph that Billy the Kid was left handed. – IMDB. com. 7 p.m. at ENMU. Popcorn and drinks provided.

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February 10

Great White with Slaughter Get ready rock fans….Great White and Slaughter hit the Inn of the Mountain Gods stage Friday. The hard rock band Great White, formed in 1978 gained popularity in the ’80s and ’90s with songs such as “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” American heavy metal band Slaughter with lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum, will bring some of their hits like “Stick it to Ya,” “Up All Night,” “Spend My Life,” “Mad About You,” and the power ballad “Fly to the Angels.” 8 p.m. www. innofthemountaingods.com, 575-464-7777. Tickets start at $25.

February 11

Book Talk at the Library: Luddy Leong “Perceptions” Come talk to the author, Luddy, about her latest book addressing inherent worth in all people as chronicled through the story of a blind woman overcoming her disability and her personal trials of ultimately adopting a child. 10 a.m. www.youseemore.com/RuidosoPL. Free.

February 12

Valentine Soiree Dinner & Dance Singles and couples alike are invited to celebrate the beauty of love and life at the Guild of the Spencer Theater’s 11th Annual Dinner & Dance Valentine Soiree.

Taking place on the stage of the Spencer Theater, the celebration includes a gourmet three-course dinner, complimentary cocktail and dancing to the Michael Francis Trio. 1-888-818-7872. www.spencertheater.com.

6 p.m. $50.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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. 6

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Water is ‘priority one’ for village

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com “Water in our pipes is our priority,” said Randall Camp, the utilities director for the village of Ruidoso. He went to the podium several times during a village council meeting on Tuesday (Jan. 31). Camp’s focus points centered on the Alto Lake Dam, constructing a raw water line to deliver water from wells to the Alto Water Treatment Plant, and awarding contracts to service companies in the event of emergency water well maintenance needs.

He’s aware of drought conditions and in the process of making the village’s water pathways efficient, compliant and updated. With Mayor Ray Alborn away in Santa Fe, Mayor Pro Tem Rifle Salas conducted the meeting, as water consumption and conservation were discussed. Hotels in Ruidoso have been surveyed and are in the process of employing conservation methods in both internal and guest areas.

The aging Alto Lake Dam will undergo evaluation to determine its effectiveness and remediation needs. Recommendations will be made to relocate, rehabilitate or repair the existing structure. Councilor Jim Stoddard asked Camp if reservoir capacity would be increased.

Camp replied that capacity would be evaluated and that increasing could be likely.

In other business, Amanda Bryant, a sophomore at Ruidoso High School, received special recognition for her involvement in the community. Bryant plays varsity volleyball and softball for the high school, is a mem-

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ber of Students Against Destructive – Randall Camp Decisions Utilities director for VOR (SADD), a graduate of Leadership Lincoln, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a recipient of high honor roll. Also on the agenda was the delivery of the village’s financial audit.

Village Manager Debi Lee said that five audits have been conducted in two and a half years.

The current audit was delivered on time, said auditor Jeff McCormick, showing “the village’s transparency,” which gave the auditing team the ability to submit to the State Auditor’s Office on time. McCormick reported that the village’s financial records are currently in order.

With municipal elections looming, Councilor Angel Shaw encouraged the public to attend a candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

Candidates on the ballot Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press will be available to pres- Village water resources such has Grindstone reservoir ent themselves and their have seen better days and are at critically low levels in issues to the public. advance of anticipated continued drought conditions.

Water in our pipes is a priority.

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Without compromise, immigrant license bill advances

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – The argument over whether or not undocumented immigrants should continue to get a state-issued driver’s license has passed through a House panel and will be discussed on the floor of the lower chamber this week.

But without a compromise, the legislation is almost certain to go down in defeat in the Legislature.

The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 103 on a 9-6 vote Friday. The deal comes after the committee failed to reach a compromise on the legislation Wednesday

night, following more than four hours of debate on an issue that has divided lawmakers and interest groups.

At issue is a 2003 law that

allows those without a Social Security number, including foreign nationals in the country illegally, to obtain a driver’s issued by the state. Gov. Susana

Martinez has repeatedly told lawmakers that it’s necessary for some parts of the law to be repealed. Under her proposal, foreign nationals could continue to get a driver’s licenses if they live in the United States legally.

Committee Chairman Al Park, one of two Democrats on the committee to vote with Republicans on advancing the bill Friday, wasn’t optimistic that it would pass the Democraticcontrolled Senate as is. He was one of eight members from his party and one independent that sided with Republicans in approving the bill last year.

Park has said that without See LICENSE BILL, pg. 5

Ruidoso competes for lucrative Baby Boomer market

By Sandi Aguilar For the Ruidoso Free Press Roswell Mayor Pro-Tem, Steve Henderson, announced Feb. 4 as Baby Boomer Day, opening the 2012 Baby Boomer Conference in Roswell on Saturday. According to event organizers, this generation represents 21 percent of the Roswell population — about 10,000 people. The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid Casino attended the trade show to promote travel to Ruidoso whether for a trip to the casino, summer racing or a mountain escape vacation.

Staff at the racetrack booth handed out visitor guides and explained the new Billy’s Reward Club card which provided discounts to area businesses through a free membership. Though the purpose of the show was to educate the public on issues facing Baby Boomers, many other businesses took advantage of this every growing market. Scentsy, Roswell Toyota and Peek A Boo Portraits were just a couple of the non-health based businesses showcasing their products.

“The purposed of this show is to provide education to people in a forum in which they can pick up information. The target audience of the show is the Baby Boomer representing 21 percent of the Roswell population and their families,” says event coordinator,

land Auto Group. The car dealer represents Barbara Gomez. She explains, “Many Baby Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai and had Boomers are in a unique situation in which several cars on display. Vanderwart got into they are dealing with their ailing parents, See BABY BOOMER, pg. 5 must look out for their own health and lifestyle changes and have children to deal with as well.”

Gomez, director of marketing and event planning, Frontier Medical Home and Health enjoys the diversity of the event, now in its third year, by promoting health with doctors’ offices and athletic clubs and fun like barbecue pits and jewelry.

“This has been so beneficial to actually display products.

It has been a busy event and we get to see so many people Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press and develop a lot of Gateway Christian’s Kassy Coronado, left, fouls Capitan leads,” says booth guard Teyna Montoya in a scramble for the ball Friday durvendor, Staci Vandering the Lady Tigers’ District 7-1A victory at Roswell. For the wart, marketing full story, see sports. director for Krum-

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February 7, 2012

Community Calendar

Capitan Women’s Club

A general meeting for the Capitan Women’s Club is this Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Capitan Public Library.

Board of Education The Ruidoso Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Ruidoso School’s Administration Building at 200 Horton Circle. The meeting is meant to address a resolution to amend the meeting notice the board had previously approved on Jan. 30.

Public hearing There will be a meeting to address or identify the needs of senior citizens in the area, to be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center at 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Another call for artists The Lincoln County Art Loop studio tour will celebrate 17 years in 2012, and calls are now out for artists. This will be a juried show with a wide variety of arts and crafts.

All details are included in the application which can be downloaded from www.artloop.org, or picked up at Josie’s Framery or the RRCA office on Sudderth Drive. The 2012 tour will be July 6-8.

For more information, call 937-6043 or visit www.artloop.org.

Republican Party meet The Republican Party of Lincoln County will meet Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club, and candidates for Ruidoso Village and Ruidoso Downs City offices have been invited to address the party. Each candidate will have about three minutes to speak, after which questions will be allowed from the floor.

To help with a head count for the optional $14-per-person dinner, call Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822 by 6 p.m., Feb. 11.

For more information about the Republican Party of Lincoln County, call 258-2750, email at office@rplcnm.org, or stop in at Room 313 in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr. in Ruidoso.

Take the OATH The Graham Brothers and Luke West will perform at the Hubbard Museum of the American West for the Blue Heartbeat Ball, Feb. 14. The Ball, held from 7-11 p.m., is a fundraising event for New Mexico Organized Against Trafficking Humans (OATH). There will be hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and silent auction with an array of items promoting victim advocacy.

Tickets are $25 per person and available at the door, at the Coyote Howling gift shop in Time Square shopping center or by calling 575-630-0015.

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 aromatherapy 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.

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

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is hereby made for the Precinct Caucuses of the Republican Party of Lincoln County to be held at approximately 9:30 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the Cree Meadows Country Club “North Forty Room,” 301 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico to:

• Elect Precinct Voting Delegates to the

Pre-Primary County Convention, and Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Lincoln County to be held immediately before and following the Precinct Caucuses (approx 9 – 10:30), Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the Cree Meadows Country Club “North Forty Room,” 301 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico to:

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The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games. For times or further information, call 257-2309.

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SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. Call 575-385-3396.

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

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

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 Ruidoso Disc Golf Club is hosting a “Frisbee for Food” drive,

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

The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 258-0028.

The 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.

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

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

The Nest Shelter is seeking nominations for this year’s Hero with Heart. Nominations are open to any individual or group whose heroism, heart and philanthropic efforts have made a substantial contribution to the health and well-being of our community.

This year’s gala event will be an afternoon tea and is free and open to the public. Businesses or individuals wishing to reserve a table should call 973-1385.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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February 7, 2012

Zozo candidates forum

A forum for meeting the candidates running for Carrizozo Town Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Lincoln County Commission chambers. The event is sponsored by the Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce.

The event will be moderated by County Commission Chairwoman Eileen Sedillo, and written questions may be submitted by the audience.

Yovanne Lucero is running unopposed for a two-year trustee seat, and Chris Ventura, Corinne Haley and Jamie Gieb are running for two open four-year terms.

Republican candidates forum

The Republican Party of Lincoln County seeks to inform the electorate on issues of the day as well as political party activities and invites the concerned community to become involved.

Candidates for office in the Village of Ruidoso and the City of Ruidoso Downs in the March 6 municipal elections have been invited to address the party at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at Cree Meadows Country Club in Ruidoso and many have responded.

Candidates expected to appear include Dean Holman, candidate for Mayor of the City of Ruidoso Downs, Joe P. Blaney, Ursula M. Eckersley and Susan J. Garrett, candidates for Ruidoso Downs City Council and candidate for Ruidoso Downs Municipal Judge, Wayne G. Williams. Candidates for Village of Ruidoso Council expected to appear include Gloria A. Sayers, Vic Currier, Joseph W. Eby, Carl Milchen and Franklin S. Pirelli. Also expected are candidates for Village of Ruidoso Municipal Judge Beverly A. Rankin and Joanna B. Zimmerman. According to Jack Shuster, 1st Vice Chair of the Lincoln County GOP, each candidate will have about three minutes to speak and after all have spoken; questions will be allowed from the floor.

Party Chairman John Billingsley will brief members on the Republican of Lincoln County Pre-Primary Conven-

tion to be held on Feb. 18. Billingsley will also discuss what is happening in New Mexico’s United States Senate race and upcoming events of the Republican Party of Lincoln County, the Republican Party of New Mexico and nationally.

“We pledge to make government more transparent in its actions, careful in its stewardship, and honest in its dealings,” Billingsley said, pointing out that the mission of the Republican Party is to effectively communicate conservative principles to the people of New Mexico The Republican Party works hard to represent the interests of Lincoln County Republicans and money raised through memberships helps to make sure that the best candidates make it to the ballot and get the support needed to win. Memberships in the Republican Party of Lincoln County will be available at the meeting.

Dinner is set for 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club in Ruidoso. To help with a head count for the optional $14-per-person dinner, contact Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822 by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.

For information about the Republican Party of Lincoln County, call 258-2750 or email office@rplcnm.org, or stop in at Room 313 in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Jamie S. Gieb

to wear the hat of town

By Sue Hutchison trustee.

Reporter Gieb feels there suehutch@valornet.com is value in trusting the Running as a canwisdom of longtime Cardidate for a seat on the rizozo residents.

Carrizozo Town Council is “One should live in Jamie S. Gieb. the area a while and get Gieb is the owner of to know the indigenous The Shire of Ghillie Dhu, people before they try to located at 406 12th St. in change things,” Gieb said.

Carrizozo, which sells a She also sees the variety of items, including Jamie S. Gieb importance of cooperative jewelry and Gieb’s personeffort. If elected, she’d like to see the ally designed clothing and accessories. “newbies and the viejos” work together She’s led a varied life, and has to improve Carrizozo. called Carrizozo home for the past 17 When asked about how cooperayears. Born in Amarillo, Texas, Gieb resided in several places before moving tive efforts can be accomplished, Gieb said: “Heated squabbles are unnecesto Lincoln County. She holds multiple graduate degrees, two of which concen- sary. There are plenty of issues to keep everyone busy.” trate in vocal performance and music Regarding how she views herself, education. In her educational backshe stated she’s not liberal but “reasonground, Gieb had the opportunity to able,” liking the old values, wanting to study abroad in Europe. see them upheld. She also said she’s Her husband, Mike, is retired from “mean and ornery as usual,” with a his position at Texas Power and Light, smile on her face. and together they have three children Gieb is one of three candidates for and four grandchildren. Music teacher, artist, seamstress and designer, violinist, two open four-year terms on the town council. She has been a candidate in organist at the Holy Mount Episcopal Church in Carrizozo, both Gieb and her previous elections and is hoping that this ballot will give her an opportunity husband have worn many hats in their lifetimes, and she wants the opportunity to serve Carrizozo.

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CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Rick Albers

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By Sue Hutchison seven years of background Reporter in finding the root issues suehutch@valornet.com and causes.

Candidate for Ruidoso 3: Soliciting public Village Council, Rick Albers input and will represent the can count on two hands the majority of voiced opinions council meetings he’s missed when voting. in the past seven years. Even 4: Looking at established though not an official part ordinances and findings of the governing landscape, when making a decision and he’s interested in the direcwill resist being influenced Rick Albers tion Ruidoso is headed. by special interest groups.

Albers takes his civic 5: Continuing to do his homework. responsibilities seriously and wants to be elected as a council member to protect the Albers will come to council meetings prepared with knowledge to make informed public’s voice.

New Mexico native, Albers was born decisions.

Albers has refused any financial supat Kirkland Air Force Base in Albuquerport, donations or backing in his camque. He married wife, Rhonda in 1986 paign, to keep his priorities clear and not and purchased a home in Ruidoso in be influenced by any group or individual.

1991. Albers made Ruidoso his perHe states that will continue to be the case manent residence in 2000 and has been if elected. He ran for public office two interested in civic government since his years ago, and continues to seek election arrival. so he can represent the public effectively Albers would like to make a differin the council. ence in Ruidoso by: Rick Albers, candidate for Ruidoso 1: Refusing to raise public rates withVillage Council asks for your vote at the out having a hearing to allow citizens a municipal polls in March. chance to voice opinions.

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Opinion

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letterS to tHe editor Drug testing the less fortunate

To the Editor, The recent resolution by the County Commission to drug test Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Treatment of recipients once again echoes the cherished belief held by many that poor people are lazy and criminals. What you now have in fact is a discriminatory and perhaps even racist decision. Discriminatory, because this august body has singled out a segment of society for special treatment without any evidence that the drug use rate among the poor is any higher than the rest of the population. According the Department of Labor and Statistics, seventy-five percent of illegal drug users are employed. If you want to draw a connection between drug use and employment then it is the employed that should be drug tested.

When Florida enacted a drug testing program for welfare recipients they found that the testing itself showed that very few recipients actually were using drugs.

The Florida law was finally struck down because it constituted unreasonable search and seizure. Thirty states have tried to create welfare drug testing programs. What this ultimately does is clog the courts with lawsuits to find out if these programs pass constitutional muster. On a personal level, these drug tests are humiliating and stigmatizing. They are a flagrant waste of resources that typecasts the poor as drug users and drug pushers. By focusing on punishment instead of treatment, these programs separate the poor from the rest of the community and are then treated as the “others.”

The Substance Abuse and Mental

Feel free to move about your town!

Capitan residents, one with knowledge of you can now walk! requesting a piece of You’re good to go! Not the “we’ve-got-lots-ofonly can you walk, you extra-money-to-throwcan ride your bike, or around” pie wrote your horse and you have a fantabulous grant a chip-sealed, comproposal. Impressed pacted, leveled (well, with the grant writer? I skip that one) place to certainly am! Impressed do so. Bikes, horses and with the path? people are all welcome.

O, you’re not?

If you don’t know I haven’t met one where the path is, watch person who is happy for dozens of new, very about the walking path. reflective signs which (I haven’t met the lone Sue Hutchison indicate that indeed, it’s walker I saw a few days suehutch@valornet.com a path, alright. Signs are ago.) I have met several everywhere! It’s on the south side of who wonder, with potholes roughly the town. size of a Buick on established roads in I haven’t seen any little plastic Capitan, and with residential roads in shopping bag containers posted along sore need of repair, why that money the path which indicate a horse rider went to this walking path. If there are should clean up after the horse decides missing persons from Capitan, one to leave DNA. might spend a bit of time looking inside Being that Capitan is, in part, a the street holes. Listen…do you hear ranching community, I wonder why anyone crying for help? they excluded cattle. Sorry, ranchers.

Grant money, when awarded, must On “take your cow to work” day (You be specifically used for the proposal just wait, Hallmark is probably devellisted in the grant. That’s the nature of oping a brand new greeting card line the Grant-Beast. And there are restricfor this potential holiday) you’ll just tions placed upon the grant money have to use the roadside. before anyone requests a piece of it.

It’s a little less than two miles long, Does this mean that the Great Grant and connects Aspen Street to Tiger Writer of Capitan needs to get busy Drive. So far, I’ve seen one person on again and find one which will supply the path leaving footprints. I haven’t materials and funding for car-sized pot seen hoofprints, nor have I seen anyone hole repair? other than that lone walker. Granted, So what would you like to see addI’m not a town resident, and don’t drive ed next, Capitan residents? Escalators? by it daily, so I could be missing simply Moving sidewalks? Perhaps you’d like thousands of users. However, I’ve been to find grant money to fund valet parktold of one Capitan resident who insists ing at the Mercantile or Grocery. It’s a she’ll never set foot on it! long walk from the parking lot to the And, just so you know, that path front door, after all. was funded by a grant from our own New Mexico Department of TransporConstantly trying to avoid ALL pottation, according to personnel at the holes in life, Sue Hutchison can be Capitan Village Hall. Obviously, some- reached at suehutch@valornet.com

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Health Services Administration’s new guidelines for recovery from substance disorders, emphasizes “treatment in a community of relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope. In my work as a psychologist, I see a number of people that live below the federal poverty level. The overwhelming majority of these people are disabled or single mothers with small children. They are the product of a failed educational system and often victims of child abuse or domestic violence. Most have worked at low paying jobs and are often the first to be let go when companies downsize. Would it not be more humane and a better use of resources to train government employees who work with the poor to identify those few who do struggle with addictions and offer them treatment instead of punishment?

Being poor is not a crime, and we should not assume that welfare recipients are criminals.

Dr. Gary Harmon Nogal

Thank You – Silent Auction ’12

Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Program gives a heartfelt Thank You to everyone who made our 26th Silent Auction held at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, an exceptionally successful fund raiser. The bigheartedness of the Village of Ruidoso and Lincoln County businesses, volunteers, over 500 friends of SADSP and guests from out of town truly make a difference in the lives of hundreds.

We watched with breathtaking amazement as double amputee, Sergeant 1st Class (retired) Dana Bowman skydived into Ski Apache. We cheered as Village of Ruidoso, Mayor Ray Alborn, proclaimed the Last Saturday in January as Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Program

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Day. We were awed by Sgt. Bowman’s inspiring story of overcoming adversity, mastering change, and reaching your dreams, at the silent auction.

And we congratulated the bidders who won terrific silent and live auction items.

We are grateful and delighted to report that this year’s early tally is $30,000, which ensures another year of operation!

Your generous donations make it possible to give the gift of denying barriers and defying gravity to hundreds of students.

We look forward to seeing you at next year’s silent auction on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.

Our Sincerest Thank You to each and everyone who participated.

Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Program To the Editor, I just saw this week’s Free Press and read your excellent article on the Citizenship presentation! Thank YOU! You gave so much information in an interesting manner. Thank you for promoting our classes and the entire Workforce as community resources. It was great to meet you and I greatly appreciate your support.

Also, thanks for publishing the article and translating it into Spanish! Great coverage!

Susie Morss Literacy Coordinator/Asst. ABE Director ENMU-Ruidoso

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LICENSE BILL from pg. 1 some concessions from both sides of the aisle, the result would be the same as last year, when the House voted to stop issuing licenses to undocumented immigrants but the bill was rejected in the Senate. He said he will vote to approve the measure even without a compromise when it reaches the House floor.

Martinez, though, has said she would veto a bill that still allows undocumented immigrants to be issued a driver’s license, making it even more difficult for lawmakers to find a middle ground.

Rep. Andy Nunez, an independent from Hatch, is the sponsor of HB 103, which has the backing of the governor.

Although he was willing to compromise on the measure, he said he wouldn’t accept legislation that continued to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license. His bill would allow foreign nationals to get a license only if they’re in the country legally.

The committee met on Wednesday and Friday to hear a House Labor and Human Resources Committee plan, a substitute for HB 103, which would allow undocumented immigrants to keep their licenses but increase proof of residency requirements, while increasing penalties for fraud, to no avail.

Park said a compromise between the two plans was the only way to avoid failure in the Legislature. He said the Senate won’t approve Nunez’s bill as is and the governor wouldn’t sign a bill into law that allows undocumented immigrants to have a driver’s license.

Martinez campaigned heavily in 2010 on the promise to repeal the undocumented immigrant provision of the law. The Republican governor has repeatedly said the current driver’s

license policy is a risk to public safety and is subject to fraud from immigrants who come to New Mexico only to get a license that can be used as identification across the country.

Many GOP lawmakers have debunked the idea that this issue is only about immigration, saying that it’s more about national security.

Supporters of the current policy contend the law does not need to be repealed in order to deal with potential fraud, saying that a driver’s license is vital to the state’s immigrant community.

Some Democratic lawmakers have sponsored alternative legislation to find middle ground.

Rep. Bill O’Neill, D-Albuquerque, is sponsoring legislation that would establish a new driver’s permit for undocumented immigrants to be used only for driving and not valid as a governmentissued identification. His measure, HB 171, would have driver’s licenses issued to those in the country illegally with the letter “J” printed on the bottom right corner; though the meaning of the letter is not specified in the bill.

Republicans on the Judiciary Committee said they would have considered a special driver’s permit for undocumented immigrants that can’t be used as identification in other states.

Rep. Joseph Cervantes was the other Democrat on the Judiciary Committee who voted with Republicans to move HB 103 to the House floor.

New Mexico and Washington are the only states that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license.

Utah grants immigrants a driving permit that can’t be used for identification purposes.

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BABY BOOMER from pg. 1 the spirit of the event by dressing in period costume. Awards were given to the best booth with a Baby Boomer theme.

Frontier Medical organized the show and along with hundreds of vendors were classes and give-aways.

Understanding Medicare, learning about Botox and avoiding identity theft were several topics at the educational sessions. The highlight of the day was the raffle of a Toyota Scion. Tickets could be purchased for $10 and all proceeds were donated to the NM Youth Challenge Foundation and Lend A Hand. The vehicle was paid for through sponsors whose logos were plastered all over the car. As part of the sponsor

package, the winner must keep these logos on the car for two years.

“It is so good for Frontier to be able to give back to the community,” says Judy Stubbs, coincidentally representing both Lend A Hand and NM Youth Challenge Foundation. “The Foundation is raising funds for a new building and Lend A Hand is an umbrella organization collecting funds for distribution to those in need.” The conference switches the recipients of the raffle each year.

Frontier Medical, which has an office in Ruidoso and Roswell regularly promote the diversity of opportunities of health opportunities in Southeastern New Mexico.

Ruidoso Library now available on the go!

You can now surf the library on your mobile device (iPhone or Android). Instructions to install the library app are located at our website: www. youseemore.com/RuidosoPL . On the far right side, next to “Scout” the children’s library catalog icon, you will see a LS2 Mobile icon with a book and robot pictured. If you have installed a free QR code reader, scan the appropriate code at the bottom of the page.

Once you’ve downloaded the app to your device, these features are available to you: • Title search – Type the title or author in the search box. See related titles and RSS feeds. Click on a title to view the title details page.

• Access your account –Under Account you can access your current loans, review the status of your requests/holds, or view fines.

• Renew an item – Find the title you want to renew and click the Renew button.

• Place a request/hold – After locating the item, click the title and then click the Request/Hold button on the title details to save the item. If not already logged on, you will be asked for your library account information.

Holds may be placed only on items currently checked out and not physically in the library. Check the status of the item in your account information under Request/Hold.

Coughlin clears misconceptions about Boys and Girls Club the Ruidoso Village Council meeting on

By Todd Fuqua Feb. 14 to ask for $15,000. Economic Reporter times may be tough, but Coughlin sees a todd@ruidosofreepress.com $15,000 investment from these communiAnyone who’s spent even a minor ties as a pittance, compared to what the amount of time on the Internet likely area as a whole is getting in return. knows what the acronym FAQ stands for.

“When you compare this to what it For those uninitiated, it means Frequently would cost the village to build something Asked Questions, and Tim Coughlin, like this from the ground up, that money is director of the Community Youth Center a drop in the bucket,” Coughlin said. CoWarehouse and lead proponent of the operation among many in the community Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca, is is the key, and there is a council known as writing one up.

Alliance for Successful Kids (ASK) that He’s doing it, he says, to clear up coordinates with members of the school a number of misconceptions about the district, parks and recreation, and municiorganization. “There are a number of people who don’t realize that we’re not at pal governments to help steer the club.

“It’s a regular joint meeting of those the warehouse, or that we’re even opening a club,” Coughlin said. “We’ve got a com- who will benefit – and benefit from – the club,” Coughlin said. “This is all about mittee putting together answers for many keeping these kids active, energized and of these questions and will be sending out of trouble.” The membership goal is them out into the community.” very near to being reached. While CoughThe Club is less than a month from lin cautions at growing too fast too early, opening in the former Ruidoso Middle School – now known as the Horton Com- the membership drive is still going, and those interested in joining or enrolling plex – on Service Road. While Coughlin their children can call Coughlin at 575admits the fundraising is a little short of 630-0318 or 575-973-5469. where he wanted to be at this point, he said that hasn’t deterred the volunteers and board of directors from their goal.

“One way or another, we will have our doors open March 5, and March 3 will be the grand opening party at the club,” he said.

The party, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature a number of dignitaries on hand to commemorate the facility, and there will be tours and other events all day long.

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Nearly a third of N.M. households are ‘asset poor’

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – Nearly one-third of the state’s households have almost no savings or other assets to withstand a financial crisis, according to findings released Tuesday by the national nonprofit Corporation for Enterprise Development.

The 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard says New Mexico is 34th overall for the financial stability of its residents. The scorecard ranks states on how their residents fare in terms of achieving financial security across 52 measures in five issue areas.

Across the state, 29.4 percent of households are deemed “asset poor,” meaning they have little or no financial cushion to rely on if unemployment or another emergency leads to a loss of income, according to the report. When excluding assets, that rate increases to 49.1 percent.

“Growing numbers of Americans have almost no savings or other assets to fall back on if they lose their jobs or face a medical crisis,” said Andrea Levere, president of Corporation for Enterprise Development, in a written statement.

“Without those savings, few will be able to invest in a more economically secure future, including buying a home, saving for their children’s college educations or building a retirement nest egg.”

The scorecard grades all 50 states and the District of Columbia in five areas: financial assets and income, businesses and jobs, housing and homeownership, health care and education.

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The report gives the state poor rankings in several categories: 48th in income poverty rate, 45th in unbanked households and 42nd in consumers with subprime credit ratings – those with scores below 700.

The average credit card debt in the state is $7,771, compared to $10,852 for the United States.

The report also lists the median net worth of New Mexico households at $46,265, well below the national average

of $70,600. Net worth equals the sum of assets attributable to any individual age 15 years and older in a household less any liabilities.

The report shows that housing is affordable and home ownership is attainable in New Mexico, which ranked ninth overall in homeownership and housing affordability. The state’s homeownership rate was nearly 68 percent.

The report also shows that the state is entrepreneurial, as the people are starting small businesses and creating jobs at a slightly higher rate than the national average.

New Mexico ranked 43rd overall in health care. It was 48th in the rate of its

residents being insured, 40th in low-income children having insurance, and 42nd in low-come parents having insurance.

The state ranked 43rd in overall education. Although early childhood education enrollment was nearly at the national average, the rate for eighth-graders who perform at or above proficient in math was 23.8 percent and for reading it was 22.1 percent.

The study said New Mexico policy makers can address the state’s high level of asset poverty by increasing protections against payday lending, using federal block grants to support microenterprise development and encourage saving for college by matching deposits into 529 accounts.

Big banks bring blood to a boil!

First, forgive the bombastic alliteration included in this article’s title, I’m weak and I couldn’t resist. But seriously, I’d like to share with you our recent experience with one of those to ‘too big to fail’ banks. In our case, it’s a nationwide bank which received $45 billion in the federal bailout from the U.S. government in through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), along with a guarantee of $118 billion in potential losses at the company.

Wow, that’s a lot of coin. Sufficient enough, you’d expect the company’s ethos to be transformed by such a generous taxpayer gift. It seems though the big boys are as ruthless to and dismissive of the average consumer / taxpayer as ever.

We recently contacted the big bank, requesting a payout figure on a residential loan. We were ready to retire this particular loan but sure enough, getting the number was like pulling teeth. They seemed disappointed to hear from us.

You know the drill, endless voice menu trees to get to the very end to realize there is no option to select which pertains to your call. On hold for several minutes to finally get a ‘human’ who acts as if they’ve never handled request like yours before. When you finally do

as your only human get a number repreyourself, your blood senting your balance boils. You explain plus some interest loudly and aggresaccrued through the sively that the 30-day requested payout additional interest is date, getting the wirnot your policy. You ing instructions from explain untruthfully the human was akin that the New Mexico to securing nuclear Attorney General is a launch codes from good friend of yours NORAD. And wait, and, finally, you dethe number seems too mand to speak to the high and you tell this ‘humans’ supervisor. to the ‘human’. The All of this sprinkled ‘human’ responds that liberally with obit is the big bank’s Bob Moroney scenities. policy to not close bob@buyruidoso.com I was calmer out for another 30 when the ‘human’ redays following your turned to the line, after being placed on request essentially adding 30 days of hold for about five minutes, informing interest accrual to your payout figure. me that interest would only be charged No, this can’t be, you tell yourself, through the next day rather than the next why would they do this? You are told thirty. We’d won, we’d beaten back this robotically five or six more times …

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Eight years ago I was brought to Ruidoso as a surprise for my birthday.

We had a golf tee time at 2 p.m. and I decided to go for a walk and meet up at the Eagle traffic light later.

That walk turned out to be a life changing event, I had wanted to relocate for about five years, but I was amazed with what occurred for me. I heard about, looked at, made an offer which was verbally accepted over the phone, and walked out of the Assist To Sell office, with the key to a delightful 60 year old “Norman Rockwell Cabin” in hand. I canceled the tee time. With blessings and encouragement from my family I moved here a couple months later after taking care of business in Las Vegas, Nev. (Nellis AFB), my previous home area. Three successful children and six fabulous grandchildren, who visit often, love it here and have affirmed my decision

to relocate.

My first five years here, consisted of volunteering for various community events and organizations, as well as art classes from ENMU, remodeling my cabin, and getting to know the people and issues in this community.

With my desire to serve and some aggravating situations with the Village over my property, I was encouraged to run for Village council in 2010. I thought a dose of common sense couldn’t hurt, and having no personal agenda or history here I could offer an objective view. I came in a close fourth in a field of eight. I needed to be in the top three to “win”.

I did not and went on. A couple months later Michelle Rebstock resigned and I was appointed to her seat. I have thus far served 19 months.

My Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance from the University of No. Colorado has assisted me

as a council member. I have worked in education, advising and gaming through the years while being a mother and military wife. I have always valued education and have taken courses in Banking, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Floral Design and natural medicine. More recently I have completed the Municipal Officers League Institute (MOLI) in Santa Fe. My decision to seek another term, comes from the time I have thus far invested in learning the ropes, there is much work to be done.

I am encouraged that my presence and questions have created some new thinking.

I spearheaded the idea of local artist to adorn the walls of the Convention Center.

A fabulous committee I was part of made it happen, and under budget. I also initiated the ongoing twice yearly “Outstanding Teen” recognition program from the Council and Mayor, where

Gloria Sayers a Ruidoso student strong in leadership and community values receives an award and encouragement at a council meeting. I currently serve as liaison to council for the Planning and Zoning commission, and am a member of the Forest Task Force committee and the Military 365 committee.

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Ask an entrepreneur: Who will staff my business? How will I weather the slow times?

How can the statements we hear more often these days exist in the same community: “there are no jobs” and “there are few qualified applicants”? The dilemma is not isolated to our seasonal resort community.

In the headlines we see national firms bemoan their struggle to find and keep reliable, skilled employees.

At the same time many skilled individuals find themselves taking jobs for less than they previously earned if they can find a job at all.

Dan Wimberly owner of Ski Ruidoso Ski Shop has been a fixture in our community since 1972 when he began working for his family’s Sierra Blanca Ski Shop. Later as partner and owner of a number of ski shops Dan developed a staffing “secret”. He hires entry level employees - often of high school age - and cultivates their skills. Later when they move on to college their school break - and their desire to return to Ruidoso winter sports - coincide with his high season. Voila, he has a built-in skilled workforce “perfect for his industry’s seasonality”.

From his experience Dan comments that many entrepreneurs themselves “take on two or three jobs to survive the slow times” and Ruidoso commerce “is so seasonal that many can’t handle the slow times… people can’t weather it”. Dan himself has served in many positions over the years including GM at the Jockey Club and at the Ruidoso Downs Valet Lot. Both roles were complimentary to his winter business

and allowed him to weather the seasonality of a business focused on snow sports.

Yet not all entrepreneur-employers have these flexibility options.

On the other hand, Ruidoso job seekers who may have previously had cushy jobs in the go-go years … find themselves without the skills or degrees required in these competitive times. Others have dropped out of high school and now face difficulty finding even entry level work without a GED. A local resource to these dilemmas for employers and job-seekers, is the NM Workforce Connection which provides services to support employers and job applicants.

For job-seekers, the Workforce Connection provides: career interest inventory screening, resumé writing, interviewing tips, training opportunities for careers in solar/wind energy, biofuels or green construction through the State Energy Sector Partnership Program, GED and English language program referrals. Job-seekers can post their resumes online and search jobs at no charge on www.jobs.state.nm.us.

Other services include: career planning and goal setting advice, and financial aid information.

For employers looking for candidates, the NM Workforce Connection can assist in the hiring process. Rachel Weber, Career Development Specialist/Case manager describes some of the services to

Workplace etiquette

By Rachel Weber Career Development Specialist, NM Workforce Connection Need a job? Post your resume online and search hundreds of jobs for free at www.jobs.state.nm.us! Stop by the NM Workforce Connection One Stop Center for information on available jobs, resume and cover letter writing assistance, career planning and goal setting advice, and financial aid information.

Get your GED, attend English as a Second Language classes, or get information about other community resources.

Looking for that perfect candidate? Employers, let the one-stop center assist you in the hiring process. Some of the great services available to employers include: • Free job listings on www.jobs. state.nm.us • Pre-Screening, Recruitment and Referral of qualified job candidates • On-The-Job Training • Customized Training for your employees

Workplace Don’t: “Negative Nellie” You know that person who always has something negative to say? The guy who spends their day complaining about their work load, how unfair upper management is, how little money they make, how stupid everyone’s ideas are… If you don’t know that guy, watch out, because it could be you. We all get discouraged at work sometimes. It’s part of life.

If you find yourself morphing into Negative Nellie, make a list of the things about your job that you don’t like, and brainstorm about ways you can make them better. If there are things that seem they are beyond your control, you still have a choice. Communication is a wonderful thing. Ask your supervisor if they would consider your new ideas.

Who knows - maybe it’s something no one has suggested before and you could end up with a raise! If the situation is a deal-breaker for you, and it’s unlikely to change, then perhaps it’s time to consider another job.

Whining about how much you hate your current job just adds to poor

employers as: “Job listings; Pre-Screening, Recruitment and Referral of qualified job candidates, OnThe-Job Training and Customized Marianne Mohr Training for emBusiness Editor ployees.” marianne@ruidosofreepress.com The NM Workforce Connection Lincoln County is operated in agreement with ENMU Ruidoso and their mission is to “assist residents with employment and career transition and local companies with an array of workforce related business problems.”

Programs serve youth and adults and provide a much needed resource to bring the two common work force complaints into harmony by benefitting job-seekers and employers with practical solutions to create success for all.

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

Attend the FREE Workplace Etiquette Workshop at the NM Workforce Connection Office, 203 White Mountain Drive, Ruidoso.

Call 575-258-1730 to register for this free workshop on Feb. 16, March 15, and April 19. morale. Negative Nellie Workplace DO: is the most poisonous Don’t fall in with others’ type of employee. Make negativity. Be a leader this your mantra: “If I and encourage others to don’t like it, I will try have a positive attitude. and change it. If I can’t Workplace DO: change it, I will choose Respect those around to accept it or move on”. you. It truly is a two-way But for goodness sake, street. Don’t say or do stop complaining. things that might make others feel uncomfortWorkplace DO: able, uneasy, or afraid.

Have a positive attitude.

Workplace DO: Do Be friendly, courteous, what you say you are polite and cooperative going to do, and don’t with co-workers, cusRachel Weber volunteer for more than tomers, and anyone you Rachel.weber@enmu.edu you can handle. This is encounter at work. If probably some of the best you are having a bad day, make it a advice that can be given to anyone who goal to do something nice for someone else at the office that day. Taking the wants to succeed in the workplace. It attention away from yourself will bring will make you a better employee, and perspective. will encourage those around you.

B U S I N E S S buzz Have you heard the Buzz? Tune in at 9 a.m. to 1490 AM and 105.1 FM for the Business Buzz to learn more about businesses in our area. Scheduled for Feb. 8 are Capitan newbies Cancún Moon Café and Jane’s Jewelry, plus — just in time for Valentines’ Day — what’s special at the Art & Flower Nook.

Ruidoso Valley Greeters Champion of Service award and ribbon cuttings

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Ribbon cutting at Rustic Diva’s on Sudderth across from Candle Power. This women’s apparel business is owned and operated by Stacy and Brittney Cox.

Champion of Service award for January went to Sgt. Duane Bullion with the NM State Patrol.

The award was given for going beyond the call of duty. Bullion received a pin, a plaque and a trophy. Also present were his wife, daughter, father and grandfather. His wife’s parents were also there along with many friends.

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February 7, 2012

Education

By Corey Bard

I was a reluctant reader when I was a teenager. So when the opportunity to write a grant for the Big Read Program which targets high schoolers came to me, I jumped at the chance. My 8th grade teacher, Mr. Chickerneo tried to get me to read “The Hobbit.” If “The Lord of the Rings” movies had been made when I was 13, I might have read the book.

Here was the pattern back then. “Roots”

by Alex Haley was a mini series in 1976, I read the book over the summer.

The blockbuster movie, “Jaws,” came out that summer, and I quickly read the book. “Close Encounters” by Steven Spielberg - I read that book too and continue to enjoy the movie over and over again. Some would say I moved near Roswell hoping the mother ship will return and pick me up.

In high school, my close friends sat through “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly,” “Hang Em High,” “Fist Full of Dollars,” “For A Few Dollars More,” “High Plains Drifter” – all Clint Eastwood Spaghetti Westerns. Where was the librarian or teacher back then suggesting Zane Grey or Louis L’Amour? When I lived in Gold Beach, Ore. – I discovered Zane Grey had owned a cabin on the Rogue River where he fished and wrote his novels. Curry Public Library had the whole collection of Zane Grey and Louis Lamour and they continued to circulate. Another fisherman on the Rogue River was Bobby Doerr, second baseman for the Red Sox who played baseball on the same team as Ted Williams, the last batter to average .400 for an entire season. Bobby Doerr and Ted Williams spent many off seasons fishing the Rogue River. A biography of their years as friends, “Teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship” was written by David Halberstam in 2003. I sent an autographed copy to a friend in Illinois who turned around and donated his significant baseball book collection to Curry Public Library. Larry remembered how we had passed the time on our Monday night 10mile training runs answering baseball trivia questions.

Library book collections are often built on the quirks and tastes of the librarian running the organization.

So last week, I completed The Big Read grant and the library has a choice of books, from a list of classics, that the library would purchase, distribute to teenagers and then conduct a series of programs to encourage reading. A big thank you goes to Tim Coughlin of the Boys and Girls Club for writing a letter of support for the grant and agreeing to partner with Ruidoso Public Library. Another thank you to Ann Wilson of ENMU who has agreed to help with the reading and discussions of the book and Marilyn Lyons from Ruidoso High School who will lead the Express Yourself Through Art portion. There were many books on the list some familiar some not so…

“Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, my dad gave to me to read in 6th grade did not make the cut. “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien I had never heard of and I plowed through the book for several weeks, but did not think this was the proper book to promote reading for teenagers with – it reminded me of watching “Platoon, The Deerhunter” or “Apocalypse Now” in the 1980s. Fortunately, I did not have to serve my country in Vietnam.

I was a reluctant reader as a teen, but my father did convince me to read “A Christmas Carol” and as a freshman in high school I really enjoyed another Dickens’ classic, “A Tale of Two Cities.” I still regret never having read “The Lord of the Rings” and saw how much my nephews ate up “Harry Potter.” One winter, I escaped to Florida and read “Harry Potter” by the swimming pool. My Big Read selection is Ursula LeGuin’s “A Wizard of Earthsea” written in 1968. I am currently reading it for the first time and it has what sci-fi fantasy readers love. My goal is to give away 100 copies and spark at least on child’s imagination.

Upcoming new Community Education classes at ENMU-R On Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m., April Joy Bailey shows students how to turn a sweatshirt into art.

Ms. Bailey came to Ruidoso from Albuquerque where she taught fabric arts. The fee for the class is $25 plus a $5 material fee.

Later that evening, the free New Mexico movie will be shown in Room 111 starting at 7 p.m. This month’s feature is “The Left Handed Gun.” Although filmed on the back lots in Burbank, this 1958, revisionist film stars Paul Newman as Billy the Kid and is the directorial debut of Arthur Penn. The title is based on a misconception drawn from a reversed photograph that Billy the Kid was left-handed.

Robert Walshe teaches the basics of the photoediting program Adobe Photoshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. Topics include how to rejuvenate old photos and create new art using this versatile computer program. The fee is $45 or $35 for seniors.

Zoologist Ray Pawley delves into animal and reptile behavior of wildlife in and around Ruidoso on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to interpret the messages these creatures are trying to convey to you. The fee is $55 or $45 for seniors.

For more information on or to register for these classes, please call the Community Education department at 257-3012.

SBCA receives computer grant Sierra Blanca Christian Academy students are the proud recipients of a new mobile computer lab. The school was awarded a grant from the Hubbard Foundation, which enabled them to purchase laptops and other computer accessories for equipping students with essential computer skills. This allows every student access, as teachers maintain the computers on a mobile cart which can be transported from classroom to classroom. Pictured are the SBCA students, along with Mr. Jim Robbins, school board president, who wrote the grant proposal.

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Corona Public Library to award $500 scholarship

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CORONA – The Corona Public Library wants to see local high school students attend college. To make the transition into higher education a little easier, the library has announced plans for a $500 scholarship to one high school senior who resides within the Corona Public School District and plans to attend a post-secondary school.

The idea for the scholarship, which focuses on literacy, was conceived by the volunteers at the library.

The scholarship money may be used for the 2012-13 academic year. The scholarship will be awarded at the high school graduation ceremony on May 19 and apply toward the student’s first semester or trimester of college. The money will be sent directly to the

institution where the student is enrolled.

“What we want to do is support literacy,” said Denise Williams, director of the library.

“They don’t have to major in literature or English in college, we just want to promote the fact that they have shown some quality of literacy and we want to encourage them to attend college.”

Williams also mentioned to be eligible for the scholarship, students don’t necessarily have to attend public school.

“The actual wording is any graduating senior that lives in the Corona school district,” she explained, “because we wanted to leave it open for students who are home-schooled and attend private school.”

Students are also not required to have attended or lived in the Corona School District before their senior year. Currently, there are six seniors See SCHOLARSHIP, pg. 19

ENMU-R students named to New Mexico All-State Academic Team

On Feb. 1, New Mexico community college students were recognized for being named to the 2012 New Mexico All-State Academic Team at a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda. Two students enrolled at ENMU-Ruidoso, Simon Courtesy photo Pawlak and Victoria Ramirez, Dr. Clayton Alred, ENMU-Ruwere among the students honidoso President with Victoria ored at that day.

Ramirez and Simon Pawlak.

Phi Theta Kappa, the interscholarship to complete a bacnational honor society for twocalaureate degree at one of the year colleges, annually conducts state’s public four-year institua national community college student achievement competition: the tions. Students on the New MexiAll-USA Academic Team for Com- co All-State Academic Team also compete for high honors as the munity Colleges. New Mexico’s New Mexico Century Scholar – community colleges have actively the leading performer of the year participated in this program for in New Mexico – and for a place many years and annually recogon the All-USA Academic Team. nize the students who have been The event was sponsored by nominated by their institutions as the New Mexico Association of members of the New Mexico AllCommunity Colleges (NMACC) State Academic Team. and the New Mexico Independent During the ceremony, each student received a certificate and Community Colleges (NMICC) in recognition of top academic a medallion as well as an award achievements. letter offering them a tuition

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.

Logan Beck Country: USA Hobbies: Music, laughing Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: Be yourself, not like others; learn from both Quinton Bell Country: Canada Hobbies: Sailing/Swimming Fun Fact/ Favorite Quote: I am double jointed

Karoline Bentzen Country: Norway Hobbies/Interests: Singing Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: The ornament of a house is the friends that frequent it.

— Ralph Emerson Conor Bertrand Country: USA Hobbies: Rugby, scuba diving, hacky sack Fun Fact/ Favorite Quote: If “if’s and buts” were candies and nuts we would all have a merry Christmas

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Wind Center offering free certification training

By Kimberly Hanna Mesalands Community College TUCUMCARI – The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College is pleased to announce a new 12-week program for an Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology. This program is grant funded for U.S. citizens who meet specific qualifications including, displaced workers, veterans and qualified spouses of veterans, or individuals who qualify as low income.

This new certification program is the result of the Wind Center of Excellence grant the wind center recently received in the amount $523,751, to provide workforce development for workers seeking a career in the wind industry.

“The College is excited to be offering this 12-week certification program in wind energy to individuals that meet the grant funding qualifications,” said Dr. Mildred Lovato, President of Mesalands Community College. “This program is designed to educate students on the basics of the industry, as they gain real-

world training experience climbing our wind turbine. We also want to stimulate our local, regional, statewide, and national economy by preparing individuals for a rewarding career in a growing field.”

Students in this program will learn wind turbine technology, turbine maintenance, tower safety, and wind economics. Course topics include studies in electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics, along with hands-on training on the college’s 1.5 megawatt wind turbine located adjacent to the new wind center.

“This new program allows the North American Wind Research and Training Center to better serve the nation by providing a grant funded 12-week training course for the Wind Energy Technology Program,” said Jim Morgan, Director of the North American Wind Research and Training Center Classes for this new 12-week program start Feb. 13. For a complete list of the grant funding qualifications and admission information, please visit www.mesalands.edu/wind or call (575) 461-4413, ext. 156, or toll-free at (800) 261-4877.

House committee says no to mandatory leave for teacher-legislators

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – A proposal to have teachers also serving as state lawmakers forfeit a portion of their salary while the Legislature is in session was defeated by Democrats on a 7-6 party line vote Tuesday in the House Voters and Election Committee.

Joint House Resolution 18, introduced

by Rep. James E. Smith, a Republican from Sandia Park, would amend the state Constitution so that lawmakers receiving a public salary must take either annual leave or unpaid leave when they’re on legislative business. All legislators receive a

$153 daily allowance during the session.

Republican lawmakers argued that teachers and others whose income is derived from public money should not get both their paychecks and be allowed to reimburse their expenses from the Legislature.

Smith, a public high school physics teacher, said he doesn’t collect a salary while in Santa Fe on legislative business and taxpayers shouldn’t have to compensate public employees who serve in office twice.

However, Democrats said the proposal was too broad, and could have impacted public employees other than teachers in

the Legislature – lawyers whose firms have contracts with government agencies and engineers who work for one of the national laboratories that receive public money, for example.

Rep. Ken Martinez, D-Grants, added that the proposal would also discourage teachers from serving in the Legislature if they had to temporarily give up their salary in lieu of a per diem stipend. While he respected the decision of some public school teachers who choose to surrender their pay while the Legislature is in session, he didn’t think a mandate was necessary.

Smith said he’s open to changing the

wording in his proposal so that it specifically applies to those on a public payroll, rather than those who do contract work with government agencies.

Martinez moved to table the resolution when the committee was evenly divided with six votes apiece for the proposal and against it. However, House Speaker Ben Lujan, a member of the committee, arrived while the tally was being taken and cast his vote against the resolution.

Had the resolution passed both the House and the Senate, it would have been placed on the ballot in November to be decided on by voters.

Keeping Ruidoso beautiful with mulch On Jan. 14, PNM staff, The Keep Ruidoso Beautiful committee along with several volunteers chipped 256 trees. The program is called Tree-cycling and Thank You Very Mulch. PNM provided the chipper and staff operators.

There are still tree chips available at Schoolhouse Park free for the taking.

The chips are located between the tennis courts and swimming pool in the back of the park. They are a little acidic for gardens at this time, but would work well for paths and erosion control.

The next recycling event is the Tire Amnesty coming Feb. 17 and 18.

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A D V E R T O R I A L

Welcome

House of happiness!

Casa Feliz

It was her love of beautiful things - and the desire to share them with others - that motivated Kathy Dunn to purchase Casa Feliz, a familiar home décor store in the Attic Shopping Center. When she and husband Ron acquired the business in July 2010, Kathy brought her own definitive style and flair - in addition to her talent of crafting decorator items, silk florals, magical “ribbonery” with soft goods, antiques and fashionable lamps - to transform the House of Happiness into a new magical space that is a delight to visit or to shop.

Besides the love of beauty, Kathy just plain “likes working.” Previously in the Midland-Odessa and Houston areas, she earned a degree in mass communications from UTPB; taught school and had a career as a Realtor. She began a floral design home business and found her calling. While she and Ron considered their future retirement options, they both agreed that Ruidoso is where they wanted to live and wove their plans to move toward retirement from Ron’s Midland career in country club management. When the Casa Feliz opportunity became available they were excited to begin their next phase in Ruidoso, a place they had loved and enjoyed for many years.

As a smart business woman, Kathy developed strategies to compliment Casa Feliz’ home décor and staging services. She expanded glam jewelry lines, candles and gift items, she added a birthday club where those

who register get a free rose (I loved mine last May) and added the specialized - and pricey - equipment to facilitate fresh flowers and floral designs. Kathy wisely uses on-line wire services for the fresh flowers business and quips that it “keeps her hopping even when skiing visitors are not necessarily buying decor items!”

Next she anticipates expansion and ventures into vintage, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items and low-cost staging services with full furnishings provided by Kathy – or just a refreshed look.

Kathy already serves latte to her clients but plans on adding fresh baked cookies and comments “what’s better than beautiful artifacts and the smell of fresh flowers and warm cookies?”

With all these delights Kathy may need to “shoo” folks away… but with her gracious manner she welcomes lookers and never minds when guests come to browse only. Her goal is to provide “an upscale, joyful environment for her valued clients to enjoy coming just to look and grab a cookie.”

Kathy’s natural graciousness and welcoming nature - combined with smart buying and business decisions - have generated more walk-ins and revenue during the slower seasons as well as more referral business. And since genuine friendliness and sharing of beauty are Kathy’s favorite joys, all is well at the House of Happiness!

Visit CASA FELIZ at 1031 Mechem, Ruidoso, 575-258-2430.

Michael “Price” Hufstedler!

Two’s company Three’s a family…

We welcome with love our son, Price, who was born on 12/29/2011 Weighing 8 lbs, 15 oz and measuring 21 inches long.

Michael and Jessica Hufstedler Owners of Hufstedler Appraisal

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The psychling chronicles

4Corners, Part 1

I had just returned from a successful 75-mile bicycle ride in mid-April, 2011 (a fund-raiser for Arizona higher education amongst other causes) and the e-mail I received from a motorcycling college buddy read, “I can go.” My initial thought was, “Go where?” And then I quickly remembered, “4Corners.” I now had to tell Chris. After the initial shock, Chris had me tell of the event to Galen Farrington anyone who would listen so rablady@beyondbb.com they too could verify that her husband was indeed just a tad imbalanced. The more I talked about it, the more convinced I was that I was actually going to do this – the next month, Stan and I had to have a talk.

“How many miles will we cover?” Stan asked. My response only included the requirement that we travel by motorcycle and mail in the paperwork at the four corners/checkpoints of the lower forty-eight United States (San Ysidro, California; Blaine, Washington; Madawaska, Maine; Key West, Florida) in a timely manner; approximately 8,000 miles. Twenty-three states, one district, three Canadian provinces, two ferry crossings, 14 days, maybe ten but we were allowed 21.

“Fourteen days,” was his exclamatory response, and I replied, “On May 15th the narrow window of opportunity opens.

We both have other responsibilities that must be attended to.

“Time is of the essence, “14 days it is, maybe ten, I’ll see you in a week.”

Four corners of the United States, 515 miles a day – day after day, some days less (350 miles) and some days more (750 miles) and two back-to-back 900 mile days to get home.

Open mouth, insert throttle wrist, and expect the unexpected.

The human being’s ability to problem solve is unmatched in the animal world. It is this skill that is often taxed and results in conflict that is often encouraged between Man and Machine. Stan’s bike was 21 years old; mine a mere 14. Age was not on our side but Stan and I have a similar mechanical concept – if it runs for a mile, why not 5,000? And that’s where the conflict started – Stan’s bike was about to revolt.

Stan had prepped his bike with GPS and a detachable auxiliary gas tank which looked good on paper but reality occurred after 650 miles; fuel was gushing out of his air cleaner box.

Yuma, Arizona – fuel delivery issue number one. An emission control device is somehow clogged. One and a half hours later after tightening connections, drying the engine intake, and clearing an EPA device we are headed to Campo, Calif., for sleep at the end of our first day’s ride of sun, wind, sand, and 853 miles.

The next morning we rode into the palm trees and concrete of our first check point and proceeded north from San Ysidro. The clock had now started. Los Angeles, Californiafuel delivery issue number two. A hose fitting started leaking and Stan’s oil was mysteriously down by fifty percent. Two and a half hours later (OK, we also had a brief lunch interlude) we are back on the road heading into our first rain (it never rains in southern California?) just north of LA. The blue of the southern sky was merging into a grey front line and we donned our rain gear in anticipation of civil disobedience. We were not to be denied as we rode into the watery assault and started climbing.

Mt. Shasta, Calif., – no fuel delivery issue. Mother Nature decided to allow us the experience of a summer snow as we crossed the pass and we thaw in a local fast food eatery. We sat and talked about the previous two days of mechanical and weather challenges. We came to the realization that what we had hoped would take us ten days to complete would indeed take us longer as we contemplated the next sixty-five hundred miles. After all, we hadn’t even made the second check point of the event yet.

We continued in the rain the next day to the home of a friend in Port Orchid, Wash., where we had scheduled a rear tire change for Stan.

Port Orchid, Wash.

– tire issue. This planned rear tire change on Day Four was accomplished in the home driveway of Stan’s friend, Trevor. As a skilled adventure motorcyclist, he demonstrated how to use 2X4’s and the weight of his wife’s car to break the bead and change the tire. Stan and I were impressed with Trevor’s graduate level problem solving and we headed for sunny Kingston where we would catch the ferry to Edmonds and then motor on up to checkpoint two.

While in Blaine, we were told all the passes on WA 20 through the Cascades were closed due to snow so we continued south to US 2 and crossed Stevens Pass where a snow wall of over twenty feet greeted us but no rain. The adventure continued as we motored to Montana.

Part two will continue next week.

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Benefits of fresh produce Including fresh (uncooked) produce in each meal can have a variety of benefits for our bodies. Fresh vegetables host an array of vitamins and minerals that are easily absorbed by the body because they are closest to their natural state; working with the body the way nature designed them to work together.

Including fresh produce during each meal also helps the human body during the digestion process due to the quantity of enzymes that support with the breakdown of food in the upper intestine. Enzymes are known to be a helpful aid in weight loss and weight management.

My personal philosophy is fresh fruits and vegetables keep us alive, everything else just tastes good. So have fun finding ways to add these natural necessities to your lifestyle. Here are a few helpful tips to assist you: Eat a variety of colors as they represent different nutrients and healing properties; Try to add at least two fresh items to each meal as this will help you get the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables for optimum health; Keep fresh produce handy as you may be more likely to impulsively snack on such items; Remember that we all have our preferences, so work with your household members to include things that are enjoyed by all.

Use produce that blends well with things you already enjoy, such as adding bell peppers, tomatoes and fresh basil to spaghetti, they already

come in the Angie Fernandez sauce. Apples Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com and bananas taste great on oatmeal as well as other simple flavored breakfast cereals.

A few other options to try are: Veggie sandwich - fresh spinach, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, sliced red or green bell peppers, zucchini or cucumbers and broccoli or alfalfa sprouts with mustard on toasted whole wheat or rye bread. This tasty sandwich is great in a packed lunch and totally packed with nutrients.

Veggie pasta - make your favorite pasta noodles and mix diced tomatoes, chopped broccoli florets, fresh basil and olive oil with a little salt and pepper to taste. This option is great for lunch or dinner.

Breakfast bagel - toast a whole wheat bagel and add sliced avocado, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, sliced red onion, sliced green bell pepper with spinach. This is a nutritious way to start the day.

Have fun experimenting with fresh foods, they can be enjoyed your taste buds and your body.

NMSU Cooperative Extension Service hosts organic farming conference in Albuquerque and grazing rotation for livestock, cooperative In an effort to promote organic farming pracapproaches to selling, farmer’s market marketing, tices in our state, the New Mexico Department along with many other beneficial workshops that of Agriculture, along with New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, and the promote organic agricultural practices.

For more information on this event, visit non-profit organization Farm to Table have orgawww.farmtotablenm.org. nized a two day conference to help educate and offer opportunities for community outreach Hour and networking.

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Sports Results

Jan. 30

Boys basketball Carrizozo d. Mountainair Girls basketball Ruidoso 62, West Las Vegas 41 Carrizozo 49, Mountainair 43

Jan. 31

Boys basketball Vaughn 66, Corona 28 Hondo 62, Lake Arthur 38 Roswell 93, Ruidoso 51 Capitan 55, Mescalero 48 Girls basketball Corona 78, Vaughn 41 Hondo 38, Lake Arthur 18 Mescalero 51, Hagerman 41

Feb. 2

Boys basketball Grady 29, Carrizozo 14 Hondo 61, Vaughn 38 Dexter JV 50, Corona 46 Girls basketball Grady 69, Carrizozo 29 Hondo 58, Vaughn 41 Corona 70, Dexter JV 26

Feb. 3

Boys basketball Carrizozo 42, Vaughn 40 Hagerman 70, Mescalero 68 (OT) Capitan 74, Gateway Christian 55 Ruidoso 62, Portales 55 Girls basketball Carrizozo 52, Vaughn 24 Mescalero 51, Hagerman 41 Capitan 52, Gateway Christian 30 Portales 49, Ruidoso 23

Feb. 6

Boys basketball Corona at Lake Arthur, late Girls basketball Corona at Lake Arthur, late

Sports Upcoming

Feb. 7

Boys basketball Capitan at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Hondo at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

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

Hondo at Carrizozo, 5:30 p.m.

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Ruidoso earns road victory

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso boys coach Dennis Davis had a simple plan when it came to dealing with Portales – surge ahead early and stay ahead.

That’s exactly what the Warriors did Friday in their District 4-3A victory in Portales, jumping out to an 18-6 lead in the first quarter and keeping the Rams at arms’ length the rest of the way for a 62-55 victory.

“We scored effectively, that’s the main thing,” Davis said. “We got the lead and kept it in control, kept the ball out of their hands.

“Once we got the lead, it made it harder for them to do just what they wanted to do, and our kids played real well,” he added.

Terence Shields led the way for Ruidoso (7-14, 1-1 district) with 23 points, while Ismail LaPaz had 15 points and Joe Marquez 11.

Portales (9-11, 0-1) got double digit scoring from Phoenix Russell (15 points) and Zach Campbell (12), but it just wasn’t enough to give the Rams a run and put them ahead.

Portales did get to within three points near the end, but the Warriors came up with a 6-0 run that put the game away.

Ruidoso has four more games left in the regular season, starting with a game at Lovington next Friday. Next are two nondistrict games against Cobre and Artesia, then the season finale at home with a

Photo by Joshua Lucero

Ruidoso’s Terrence Shields, far right, jumps to pass to teammate Ryan Williams while being defended by Emilio Baca of Portales during Friday’s District 4-3A boys clash at Portales. Shields scored 23 points to help the Warriors post a 62-55 win. rematch against Portales.

“I’d like to take a run from now until the end of district, and we have the opportunity to do that,” Davis said. “I’m confident that if we play the way we did against Portales, that would set us up nicely and give us a chance at the district title and better seeding for state. We should feel confident after getting a win in Portales like that.”

Big loss to Roswell The Warriors’ final score against Roswell Jan. 31 – a 93-51 Coyote win – may have looked like a blowout, Ruidoso didn’t necessarily play bad.

“I don’t think the first part of the game was really any different than the rest of it,” Davis said. “They’re so good at taking advantage of mistakes that you make, that it doesn’t take a whole lot of mistakes to give them an advantage.”

Roswell (19-0) opened the game with a 10-1 run but the Warriors kept them from running away with it early, thanks to some timely three-point shots by LaPaz, who led the game with 25 points.

“He tore us up,” said Roswell coach Britt Cooper of LaPaz. “He was hot, and we didn’t find him in the first half. The second half, we were aware of him, but he still got his points.”

Lady Warriors can’t get things going at Portales

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor Feb. 9 todd@ruidosofreepress.com Boys basketball Despite riding a high after a Corona at Hondo, 7 p.m. very good game at West Las VeCarrizozo at Magdalena, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball gas, and despite owning an unCorona at Hondo, 5 p.m. beaten District 4-3A record after Carrizozo at Magdalena, 5:30 p.m. a thrilling victory over LovingFeb. 10 ton, the Ruidoso Lady Warriors Boys basketball started off their game at Portales Ruidoso at Lovington, 7:30 p.m.

Friday like they had never put a Hagerman at Capitan, 7:30 p.m. ball through the hoop.

Hondo at Fort Sumner, 7:30 p.m.

Mescalero at Gateway Christian, 7:30 They shot zero percent from p.m. the floor in the first quarter and Girls basketball could never get things going in Ruidoso at Lovington, 5:30 p.m. a 49-23 loss to the Lady Rams.

Hagerman at Capitan, 5:30 p.m.

Hondo at Fort Sumner, 5:30 p.m.

“We didn’t get back on Mescalero at Gateway Christian, 5:30 defense, we didn’t run our p.m. offense,” said Ruidoso coach Wrestling Dean Hood. “What can I tell Ruidoso in District 1A/3A meet at Silver, 8 a.m. you? Portales, there’s no doubt they’re good. But we just didn’t Feb. 11 do what we needed to do.”

Boys basketball Cobre at Ruidoso, 4 p.m.

Ruidoso (15-7, 1-1 district) Carrizozo at Reserve, 5:30 p.m. found itself down 15-3 after the Girls basketball first quarter and never really Carrizozo at Reserve, 3:30 p.m.

against Lovington and Portales, including a rematch at home against Hatch, the Lady Warriors aren’t in a bad position, but Hood is concerned with the team’s hotcold performances of late.

“Since they’ve already beat Lovington, I’m hoping they’ll have some confidence going in there,” Hood said. “We’ve seen them and know what they’re like, even though it’s a tough place to play.”

Win over WLV Photo by Joshua Lucero

Ruidoso’s Lorely Enriquez looks for a shot while being defended by Portales’ Emily Roberts during Friday’s District 4-3A girls matchup at Portales. recovered. The best quarter the Lady Warriors had was the second, but they were only able to pace Portales basket-for-basket.

Only four players scored for Ruidoso – Brittanie Vega, Madigan Gonzales, Lyndsey

Saenz and Lorely Enriquez – and Saenz was the only one in double figures with 12 points.

Macy Mitchell led Portales (11-10, 1-0) with 18 points, followed by Geri Cox with 11.

With one game left each

It was a 180-degree turnaround for the Ruidoso girls Jan. 31, as they were able to defeat West Las Vegas 62-41.

“It was probably the most complete game we’ve played all year from beginning to end,” Hood said.

Vega led the way for the Lady Warriors with 22 points, while Claudia Morales added 16.

Gateway wins first half, loses second against Tigers

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ROSWELL – Gateway Christian’s boys team may have come into Friday’s District 7-1A contest against Capitan with just one win to their credit, but that didn’t seem to matter in the first half.

The Warriors led 29-28 at the break, but then got away from what had been successful and watched as Tiger center Jake LaMay used his size to power in 36 points and lead Capitan to a 74-55 victory.

“We knew we didn’t want to take them for granted,” said Capitan coach Marv Sanders. “We knew they’d played the Institute (NMMI) close, but I don’t think we touched a nerve in that first half. We missed some easy shots and made some turnovers.”

“We were taking the ball to the hole more in the first half,” said Gateway coach Troy Grant. “Then we kind of backed off, and that made the difference.”

The Warriors (1-12, 0-2 in district) weren’t without a Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press strong scorer, as center MaCapitan center Jake LaMay (33) puts in a layup for two of his son Miller showed he wasn’t game-high 36 points Friday during his team’s win over Gateway afraid of the big man. He at Roswell.

ended up with 30 points to lead Gateway, while Andrew Meeks added 12.

Strait Sedillo complimented LaMay with 15 points for the Tigers (12-5, 2-0).

Capitan actually scored the first eight points of the game before a pair of free throws by Meeks put the Warriors on the board, and Gateway was eventually able to take a 12-11 lead with 2:48 left in the first period on a Meeks layup.

Things were tight throughout the second quarter, and the half ended on a shot by Chris Bonham at the buzzer that gave his team the narrow lead.

But as good as Gateway was in the first half, Capitan was just as good in the second half, and LaMay began to dominate inside.

“We made some adjustments after the kids realized they were in a dogfight,” Sanders said. “It was one of the better halves we’d played this year.”

It was the second such win for Capitan, which earned a 5548 victory over Mescalero in their district opener Tuesday.

“They came out in the first and played one of the best quarters I’d seen them play this year,” Sanders said of the Chiefs. “But in the second half, we stiffened, made some

Tigers 74, Warriors 55 Capitan (12-5, 2-0 District 7-1A) Tory Padilla 2 0-0 4, Garrett Schultz 2 0-0 4, Tim Dickinson 5 0-0 12, Thomas Fields 0 0-0 0, Strait Sedillo 7 1-2 15, Caleb Cleckler 0 0-0 0, Chris Chee 0 2-2 2, Steven Zamora 0 0-0 0, Tracker Bowen 0 1-2 1, Jake LaMay 16 4-7 36. Totals 32 8-13 74.

Gateway Christian (1-12, 0-2) Andrew Meeks 5 2-2 12, Tayler Freese 0 0-0 0, Abel Gayton 0 0-0 0, Caleb Kimberly 0 3-4 3, Kase Parker 0 0-0 0, Caleb Raney 0 0-0 0, Tucker Burns 2 3-4 7, Anthony Sanchez 0 0-0 0, Ben Allen 0 0-0 0, Chris Bonham 1 1-5 3, Mason Miller 10-10-12 30, Cort Marley 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 19-27 55.

Capitan 15 13 19 27 – 74 Gateway 13 16 7 19 – 55 Three point goals – Cap 2 (Dickinson 2). Fouled out – Cap (Padilla). Rebounds – Cap 48 (LaMay 13, Sedillo 11), GC 20 (Miller 6).

Steals – Cap 7 (Sedillo 4), GC 3 (Miller, Burns, Meeks). Blocks – Cap 6 (LaMay 5), GC 2 (Miller 2).

Turnovers – Cap 7, GC 9. Total fouls – Cap 21, GC 13.

changes and were able to come out of that with a win.”

While it’s good for the Tigers to be 2-0 to start district, Sanders isn’t about to rest on any laurels.

“We’re not even close to where we need to be,” Sanders said. “We still have to play Mescalero on their floor, then face Hagerman. Those will be some very tough games.”

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February 7, 2012

Capitan missing players, but still earn wins

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ROSWELL – Despite missing two key players, the Capitan girls cruised to their second District 7-1A victory Friday with a 52-30 win over Gateway Christian.

The Lady Tigers (12-5, 2-0 district) were without guard Maritza Nava – out with an injury – and starting center Kersti Davis, who was in the stands battling an illness. That Capitan was able to win for the second time with such a handicap – they beat Mescalero on Tuesday – was extremely fortunate, according to Capitan coach John Devine.

“We were playing short-handed in a game between two teams that I think will be battling for the district championship,” Devine said of the 39-26 win over Mescalero. “I felt we had to control the pace of the game and make good decisions. I think it was our best mental game of the year.”

On Friday, Gateway (2-14, 0-2) spotted Capitan an 8-0 lead before Robrena Wade was able to put Gateway on the board with a layup with 5:20 left in the first quarter. That set the tone of the game the rest of the way.

“We just got off real flat,” said Gateway coach Holly Tipton. “There was a lid on our basket that we never got off until the fourth quarter.”

Things really got bad for the Lady Warriors in the second quarter, as they were only able to muster two points on a pair of free throws by Kassee Cordova and Charlee Longmire, who came out of the game early in the period with an ankle sprain.

But even with their ease of victory, Devine admitted he was more than a little spooked about hitting the road after a high intensity win over Mescalero.

“I was scared to death tonight,” Devine said. “I was worried we’d have a little bit of a letdown after Mescalero, so we had to come out and fight hard early.

Measure it to manage it

By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

–Unknown Make a habit to take the time to reach a measureable goal. For a goal to be a valid goal it should be a measureable goal because it is much easier to manage a process that can be measured.

The goal of this series of columns is to help prepare first-time triathletes for the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon on June 9.

It is a triathlon consisting 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. You can see all of the columns at www.ruidosofreepress. com, so if you have missed a column or wish to start the program, check out the website.

Setting a measureable goal is part the S.M.A.R.T. program of setting specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals.

The measureable long-term goal (the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon) has been established and it is important to establish smaller, measureable goals that lead to the long-term goal. If your goals are not specific and measureable then it becomes much easier to become frustrated, bored and then fail.

Example: If your goal is to race in a five-kilometer race in three months, go to the track, warm up for one to two miles and then time yourself for one mile. You can then make a realistic, measureable estimate of your 5-k time (give or take a minute) on a flat, fast racecourse.

Another example: If you wish to lose one pound a week through your new wellness program, get on the scale every morning.

The very good news is there is plenty of time (16 weeks) until the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon. You have time to set up your plan and work your plan. Figure your intermediate goals – a trainer can help determine your schedule – and then work down those goals into your day-today schedule.

Say you determine that you want to workout six hours per week. Break those six hours down by the day. If you expect to have more time on a particular day of the week (say, Saturday) have a longer workout on that day. If you know you have weekly meetings or increased parental duties on a particular day (say, Friday) make that a light workout day.

Your workout is now on your daily to-do list, right up there with going to the grocery store. A tip: Many find that working out early in the day leads to long-term success because you get it done and you have done a positive thing for yourself, even if the rest of the day goes south.

We all have “real life” to deal with and want to respect our priorities. However, making an appointment to care for yourself also benefits your loved ones because you will be in better condition to care for them.

Also, since there is plenty of time until the June 9 race, you can easily adjust the schedule when “real life” rudely interferes, such as becoming ill or having to take a last-minute trip.

In previous columns, we discussed getting running shoes and getting in the pool to swim. That’s leaves one more discipline in the triathlon – the bicycle.

When it comes to bikes, we have the help of Cody Thurston of Ruidoso Outdoor Adventures, located in the Ruidoso Athletic Club. He will tune up your existing bike and also sells Giant brand bikes.

A comprehensive tune up costs $45 and should be a regular part of a bike maintenance program. He’ll check out your bike for $20. This is money well spent for your safety.

Giant is a large international manufacturer with the widest selection of bikes – from entry-level road and mountain bikes to elite racing setups for international teams. Also, get a helmet.

They are required for all races/triathlons and always wear a well-adjusted helmet.

Simply, Cody has you covered and you are supporting local business.

Bob and Betty are our couch-potato aspiring triathletes. Here are their measurable goals for the week.

Running: Walk or jog for 20 minutes three times this week.

Swimming: Bob hasn’t had to swim since he fell off his uncle Billy’s bass boat on the Fourth of July in 2006. He’s getting in the pool three times this week and reacquainting himself with swimming (this time without his fishing pole and a half-empty beer can). Betty is a former high school swimmer and getting in the pool twice this week, trying to reconnect with her freestyle and breaststroke form.

Bike: They are visiting Cody. Bob has an underused mountain bike that needs a safety check and tune up. He may get some new road-friendly tires and new inner tubes. Betty is looking for a bike that can be used to train for the triathlon and also become a cornerstone of her new healthy lifestyle. She wants to pedal to the coffee shop and grocery store while becoming fit.

They will each either ride their bike or do an RPM class at the Ruidoso Athletic Club two times this week.

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 575-257-4900.

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

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

I was also concerned that we could run our offense.”

The offense ran terrifically until the fourth quarter, when Devine put in his freshmen players to get them some experience.

The young players were able to score a few points, but it was then that the Lady Warriors started making a mini comeback, putting in 15 points in the final period after managing just single digits in every quarter before.

Robrena Wade came alive for Gateway in the second half, scoring all 15 of her team-high points after the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press break. Georgia Lynn Eldridge Capitan center/forward Dustee Rae Eldridge, led the way for Capitan with left, scores on a jump shot over Gateway Chris19 points. tian’s Mercedes Fox Friday at Roswell.

Michelle Thurston: Zero to 13.1 in two weeks

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press How many folks have you met who have never run a half-marathon (13.1 miles) distance, decide to run in a halfmarathon race coming up in two weeks and do it?

If you know Michelle Thurston of Ruidoso then you know a person that pulled off the impressive endurance feat. She completed the Tropicana Homes Half Marathon – one of two races held with the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon on Sunday.

The Jarritos 5k run/walk completed the trio of

Michelle Thurston events for runners and walkers of all abilities.

Thurston was timed in two hours and 28 minutes for the halfmarathon distance.

“I loved it,” Thurston said. “I knew I was going to finish before it started because that was my goal. I just wanted to finish.”

Thurston is an experienced cyclist and says her fitness from bike training provided an endurance fitness base for her half-marathon debut. She did most of her running during her two-week preparation on a treadmill at the Ruidoso Athletic Club with runs up to six miles. Her sole outside training run came one week before the half marathon when she ran four laps around The Links at Sierra Blanca.

“I may do it again because I really liked it and actually train for more than two weeks,” she said.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 20 of 32 Name Won Lost Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10½ 5½ The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6½ 9½ Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 High scores Handicap series – Ageless Wonders 2588, Serious Not 2441, The Who? 2434 Handicap game – Old Timers 853, Larry Larry’s 838, Spud & the Tater Tots 789 Men’s handicap series– Harry Allwein 672, Arden Eckersley 670, Joe Shafer 606 Men’s handicap game – Jim Clements 253, Spud Mitchum 230, Larry Hindes 216 Women’s handicap series – Linda Mitchum 728, Linda Clements 641, Gloria Wheeler 602 Women’s handicap game – Rose Bivens 263, Lorene Caywood 230, Cindy Sanchez 223 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 2 of 12 Name Won Lost Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 6 High scores Handicap Series – Four Feathers 2581, Living Energies 2441, Homies 2363 Handicap Game – Rhino Rose 864, Go Getters 834, Choke and Stroke 770 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 19 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 4 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 6 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 13 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 16

High scores Scratch series – Western Auto 2409, Ruidoso Bowl 1885, Even Par 1857 Scratch game – Team 7 761, Evan’s Team 866 Handicap series – Car Quest 2565, No Doubt 2492 Handicap game – Ruidoso U-Haul 912, Knight Riders 816 Men’s scratch series – Keith Brower 698, Tim Vega 691, Weldon Ganaway 621 Men’s scratch game – Jim McGarvey 300, Joe Shafer 228, Mike Kim 221 Men’s handicap series – Dennis Haas 709, Dan Roller 665, Spud Mitchum 638 Men’s handicap game – Brad Archer 277, Bob Layher 240, Phil Fanning 234 Women’s scratch series – Jean Fanning 504, Lucy Servies 487, Crystal Ingle Women’s scratch game – Connie Reynolds 181, T.J. Romero 177, Pam Bernard 174 Women’s handicap series – Sharla Ganaway 674, Anne Lindsey 642, Sue Reed 642 Women’s handicap game – Shelley McGarvey 242, Trina Thomas 232, Christina Wall 186 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 19 of 32 Name Won Lost GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 7 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 14 Season high scores Scratch series – GSV 3157, Insidhers 2933 Scratch game – Down’s Auto Repair 1029, Western Auto 991 Handicap series – Buckner Electric 3367, Ruidoso Bowl 3103 Handicap game – Good Ole Boys 1157, Ruidoso Septic 1063 Individual scratch series – David Hoff er 761, Ronnie Wright 674, Weldon Ganaway 668 Individual scratch game – Terry Bernard 257, Virgil Reynolds 237, Richard Guevara, Evan Reed, Mike Kim 235 Individual handicap series – Ron Buckner 746, Bubba Woods 703, Jim Clements 691 Individual handicap game – Darryl Bagley 280, Dennis Haas 261, Hubert Lee 258

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Hondo boys, girls win in district then earning a 61-38 victory over Vaughn on Feb. 2.

The Hondo girls also had a good pair of games, beating Lake Arthur 3818 and surviving a 58-41 victory over the Aguilas.

About the only thing going wrong for the Eagle boys (17-2, 3-0 district) was an injury to Billy Candelaria, suffered against Lake Arthur which forced him to sit out the

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Hondo boys and girls basketball teams continued their winning ways in District 3B last week, each earning a pair of wins over Lake Arthur and Vaughn.

The boys won both their games by almost identical scores, defeating the Panthers 62-38 Jan. 31,

game against Vaughn.

Luis Montaño had 27 points to lead the Eagle charge, while eighth grader Jordan Brady put in 10 points.

The girls (6-13, 2-1) were also shorthanded, missing Valeria Lerma, but Selena Chavez had plenty of points with 26, while Montana Prudencio put in 15 points and Lauren Gomez 10.

’Zozo hot and cold over the week Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Feb. 1 was a big day for Ruidoso High School senior Kalama Davis, who signed a letter of intent to attend NMHU in the fall. Pictured at the signing are (back row, l-r), RHS assistant coach Rick Rel, RHS head football coach Kief Johnson, Keoni Davis, RHS assistant coach Cody Patterson. Seated with Davis are his parents – Kalama Sr. and Monique, and little brother Kalani.

Davis signs letter to attend NMHU

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Since seventh grade, Ruidoso High School senior Kalama Davis has dreamt of being in the Coast Guard.

“I guess the action drew me to it,” Davis said. “My mom says she kept expecting me to change my mind, but I never did.”

On Feb. 1 – Davis’ 18th birthday – he took a step closer to that dream

by signing a letter of intent to attend New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Davis – a starting running back for this season’s Warrior football team – was offered a tour of the campus by NMHU coaches over the summer and plans to major in criminal justice.

“They work hard, even in the offseason,” Davis said of the Cowboys. “The coaches weren’t there when I toured, but the players

were working 7-on-7 training, and they have a couple of kids that are going into the NFL draft next year.”

He’ll play football, but everything is geared toward him attaining his Coast Guard goal.

“This is one of the better schools for criminal justice majors, since it offers hands-on training,” Davis said. “The town is decent, the campus is easy to get around, and it’s close to home.”

Sports in brief Little League registration

Registration for Lincoln County Little League begins Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Gateway Church in Ruidoso. There will also be a signup session this Saturday at the Capitan School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. to noon, and another session at Gateway Church from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 13.

All players must bring proof of residency and a birth certificate. The league is also accepting bids for the concession stand for the 2012 season. For more information, call Brian Mosher at 937-8749.

Baseball camp Gerald Fernandez, a scout for the Miami Marlins, will host a youth baseball camp, Feb. 18-19, at All American Park in Ruidoso Downs – weather permitting.

The camp, for players 13 and under, will be for pitchers and catchers on day one and will focus on hitting and fielding Sunday from 10-2 p.m.

Cost is $25 per day, or $45 for both days. The registration fee includes a T-shirt. For more information or to register, call 575-725-8301.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was a week of ups and downs for Carrizozo’s basketball teams this past week. They started with a Jan. 31 sweep at Mountainair before dropping two games to Grady.

But both rebounded with wins over Vaughn Jan. 2, so it’s a little difficult for both coaches to tell how ready they are once District 4B play starts this weekend against Reserve.

The Grizzly boys (5-12) just barely escaped Vaughn with a 42-40 win, and they did it on the backs of Nick Chavez and Marshall Ventura, who scored 14 and 12 points. Don Myers added 12

rebounds to help the team.

“They played real well, but all of Vaughn’s kids can shoot the ball and have a lot of talent on the bench, which causes issues for me,” said Carrizozo coach Porter Cutrell. “We feel lucky to get out of that with a win.”

The Lady Grizzlies (4-12) had an easier time of it against Vaughn, winning 52-24. Andrea Vigil led all scorers with 27 points, followed by Victoria Ventura with 14.

“They’re getting better, understanding what they can and can’t do,” said girls coach George Vega. “If everybody is ready to play, we’re pretty good against anyone. But if even only one girls isn’t ready, that really hurts us.”

Parks and Recreation Men’s basketball standings As of Feb. 2 W L Chukars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 J.L. Shavings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Odd Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Elite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Rez Bombers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 The Lodge at S.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Prophecies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 McClurg Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . 0 4 Toclanny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 4

Chukars 55, J.L. Shavings 48 Jan. 26 Chukars d. Toclanny, forfeit Quarters 61, McClurg 59 Jan. 31 Elite 49, The Lodge at S.B. 46 Rez Bombers 70, Prophecies 37 J.L. Shavings 68, Quarters 48 Feb. 2 The Lodge 66, Rez Bombers 65 Chukars 56, Prophecies 30 Feb. 7 McClurg vs. Toclanny, 6:30 p.m.

Odd Future vs. Prophecies, 7:30 p.m.

Rez Bombers vs. Quarters, 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 Elite vs. J.L. Shavings 7:30 p.m.

Toclanny vs. The Lodge, 8:40 p.m.

Games at W.D. Horton Complex Jan. 24 Quarters 70, Odd Future 57 Prophecies 63, The Lodge 58

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Lady Chiefs roar back in third

Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press HAGERMAN – It was a tough District 7-1A loss for the Lady Bobcats Friday, as one bad quarter led to a 5141 loss to Mescalero.

The Lady Chiefs (15-7, 1-1 district), found themselves trailing 26-22 at the break, but then came the third quarter.

“When I went to Photo by Karen Boehler the locker room, what Hagerman’s Brieanna Olivas, on floor, battles I basically told them with Mescalero Lady Chief Diona Chavez for the at halftime is they’ve ball Friday at Mescalero. got to make a run,” back-to-back buckets – Chavez, who scored 10 said Chiefs coach Nate the teams traded baskets of her 14 points in the Raynor. “Basically, until the Chiefs went on stanza, Mescalero held coach (Houston) Mura late 6-0 run to keep the the Bobcats (7-14, 1-1) phy and myself, we walked out of there, and scoreless from the field. 10-point margin.

Olivas led all scorMescalero had let them talk about it and ers with 20 points, but stretched the lead to they came out and took was the only Bobcat in 39-29 after three, and care of business like while the ’Cats got back double figures. they should have done Valerie Garcia had in the first two quarters.” in the groove in the 16 for Mescalero. fourth – opening with Led by Diona

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Corona boys almost earn the win

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Corona boys came close – oh so close – to winning their second game of the year Thursday in a home contest against the Dexter junior varsity, but a two-point lead with four minutes left in the game wasn’t enough of a cushion, as the Demons escaped with a 50-46 victory.

Although he didn’t score that many points, center Lane Carter was a factor in the game, if only because he was an extra body Dunsworth could put on the floor.

Troy Dial led the way for the Cardinals (1-16) with 18 points. Chris Frandsen had nine and Carter added eight points.

“The kids responded well after losing so bad to Vaughn,” said Corona coach Ronnie Dunsworth, referring to a District 3B loss to the Eagles Jan. 31.

The girls had another easy time of it against the Lady Demons, turning in a 70-26 victory.

Allysanne Huey led all scorers with 26 points for the Lady Cardinals (12-4), while Shelly Gensler added 10.

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Mescalero boys fall in overtime

By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press HAGERMAN – No one can take the Mescalero boys basketball team for granted any more.

The Chiefs (10-11, 0-2) proved they are a force to be reckoned with Friday, as they battled Hagerman (14-8, 2-0) to the Bobcat’s first overtime game since at least 2005, finally falling 70-68 in the District 7-1A match but giving the always-tough ‘Cats a game they’ll remember for a long time.

“I thought they played their hearts out,” said Mescalero coach Mike Torres.

“They played with a lot of character.”

The Bobcats opened play with six unanswered points on a three-pointer,

field goal and free throw before Aaron Kaydahinne started the Mescalero scoring with a 3-point play.

Two more treys – Jessie Rodriguez’ second and one by Jorge Ortiz – put Hagerman up 12-3. But the ’Cats only managed four more points in the stanza while the Chiefs put in 15 to lead 18-16 after one.

That’s pretty much how the game went the rest of the way.

Rodriguez led all scorers with 24 points while Alejandro Ramos had 20 for Hagerman. Tahari Kaydahinne had 18 for the Chiefs and Aaron Kaydahinne 11.

“We just played ball,” said Mescalero center Godfrey Cordova of his team’s battle. “We played as one. There was no individuals out there.”

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Corona native Alvina Holleyman frolics with some of her many dogs. Holleyman’s canines were her inspiration to volunteer at the Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska, which she’ll be at this March.

Corona native headed north – way north

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com CORONA – When people in New Mexico hear about the Iditarod, most of them would be hard-pressed to say what it is.

But one Corona resident not only knows all about it, she’ll actually get to attend the more than 1,100-mile dogsled race in Alaska that takes place every March.

Alvina Holleyman fell in love with the event thanks to satellite television, watching it every year for the past 14 years in the comfort of her home – more than 3,600 miles away.

“It’s the last great race in America, and I love dogs,” said Holleyman, owner of 11 dogs herself. “It’s man and animal versus the wild. It’s the ultimate challenge.”

About two years ago, Holleyman decided she wanted an active part in the race, and began volunteering her time.

But since so many people volunteer, she was constantly left out in the cold – so to speak.

This year would have been her last to apply.

“I said to myself, ‘If I don’t get it this time, then I won’t do it again,’” Holleyman said. “I figured if God wishes it to be, then it will happen.”

She got her wish as a belated Christmas gift, finding out Dec. 26 that she’d be making the long trek north.

She’ll leave Feb. 28 and spend a month in the last American frontier, taking pictures of the race as it winds its way from Anchorage to Nome and all points in between.

The most obvious change Holleyman will have to make is adjusting to the temperature. Corona can get its share of snow and freezing cold, but the conditions are nothing compared to the hardships people endure in Alaska.

“It was 71-below in Nome when the coordinator was talking to me, so I’ll have to take extra everything,” Holleyman said. “At minus-30, plastic breaks, and at minus-70, it shatters. Taking pictures over there will be a whole different ball game.”

“They also give you only three minutes on a charged battery,” she added.

“That’s how fast it drains in those temperatures.”

Holleyman also has a dream of meeting previous Iditarod champion Lance Mackey, a racer she’s watched for almost two decades. But her real goal is to help raise awareness of the event among her friends and family back home.

“I just hope more people will get to know this race,” Holleyman said. “No other sport can compare to it.”

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The Ruidoso gymnastics team attended a tournament in Albuquerque, Jan. 22, in its fourth tournament of the year, competing against 10 other teams from nine cities around the state. Taking third in the Level 5 bars at 11-years old was Isabel Martinez, far left.

Martinez also tied for third place in the beam competition with teammate Angela Lackey, seen with Martinez at left. Lackey was also second in the Level 5 floor competition.

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Entertainment

Once Bitten... twice rockin’

Rock legends Great White and Slaughter perform at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Feb. 10

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The van beckons and no, not the Honda Odyssey. The legendary Cactus Flower, a real van, filled with the ‘old crew’ is rolling into town to check out 1980s and 90s rock heavy metal rock legends, Great White and Slaughter. The hair is not is big but the rock is just as hard. Great White is back in full force with their 2009 release, ‘Rising,’ the band’s second release since reforming the group’s original lineup. Vocalist Jack Russell, guitarist Mark Kendall, keyboardist Michael Lardie and drummer Audie Desbrow remain intact with only Sean McNabb missing from the original crew. Taking the helm at bass is Scott Snyder.

Great White were never pretenders in

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Once Bitten in the 1980s by hard rocking party band Great White, Ruidoso Free Press Editor Eugene Heathman will be Twice Rockin’ at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Feb. 10 with the resurgence of Great White and Slaughter.

the revolving door of 80s metal bands and maintain their hard rocking yet party flavored stage presence.

‘Rising’ is a majestic compound of acoustic talent and comes across crisp with solid guitar playing from Kendall. Great White’s music really impacts the listener with the overall talent, style and brutally honest hard rock and roll.

Opening act Slaughter is nothing to sneeze at. Their romantic and lonely ballads helped fans create new love after love gone bad while keeping BIC® lighters in business during candle-lit performances. Slaughter achieved sky-

Red Feather Theatre Company spring schedule Ruidoso High School’s The Red Feather Theatre Company and Ruidoso Middle School Theatre’s upcoming productions in the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center (RSPAC): The Red Feather Theatre Company will present four original plays recently written by company members. “Playwright’s Night” will be March 9 and 10.

Two student written and directed plays will be performed each evening beginning at 7 p.m. in The Ruidoso Schools Per-

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forming Arts Center.

The Middle School Theatre classes will present recently written plays by students in grades 6-8 entitled “The Pumpkin Carriage” on Saturday, March 31 in The Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center.

The Red Feather Theatre Company and theatre students from Ruidoso Middle School will perform an adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” April 19, 20, and 21 in the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center.

7 p.m. curtain.

fast — ready to defend my new-found wealth.

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rocketing popularity, after forming in 1988 in Las Vegas, at the height of glam metal’s dominance over MTV and rock radio.

During the summer of 1999, while on the “Rock Never Stops Tour”, including Ted Nugent and Night Ranger, Slaughter enjoyed a commercial resurgence, and had the “No. 1 track” on the “VH1” CD “Power Ballads” with “Fly To The Angels” and “Up All Night” became the “number one track” on Rhino Records.

Slaughter also took part in the Summer 2000 “Poison, Cinderella, Dokken and Slaughter” tour.

Young and old alike will rejoice with the new and re-live the energizing days of raw, hard party rock Feb. 10 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. EZ Geezy of the Mix, FM 96.7 had the privilege of conducting a

candid interview with Great White vocalist Jack Russell. Russell shares the artistic achievements of his son, his classical piano talents and staying in shape while having the most fun touring in recent history. Readers can access the entire interview in the entertainment section at www.ruidosofreepress.com.

Good news from Canada

By their actions and art, some people are the embodiment of good news.

Thomas P. Radcliffe is one of those people. Radcliffe who is a legendary folk singer and finger style guitarist, is an extraordinary acoustic musician whose talent is worthy of the finest stages and accolades. On stage, or in person, Thomas is an advocate for peace and social justice whose music is full of positive and uplifting energy. Performing contemporary compositions with classical influences, Radcliffe makes music that is technically advanced and exquisite to experience. His original songs — as well as his interpretations of a few classics — are wonderfully sensitive and reach the hearts of people of all ages. Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Thomas moved to Ruidoso more than three years ago, and regularly performs at Cree Meadows and Sacred Grounds.

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The best parts of travel are the things you experience with the senses: Tastes, sounds, smells, feels, sights…and the people you experience them with. I’ve taken many souvenirs from the places I’ve visited but I can honestly say that the most interesting and meaningful pastimes I spent, were in the kitchens and dinner tables of my host families.

Chapter one: Let’s start from home Note: Lumpia is definitely one of my favorite Filipino foods and Something I take pride in making them and sharing them. A host family visit was never complete if I hadn’t made them my Lumpia.

Filipino Lumpia Ingredients: 1 cup of Carrots thinly chopped into strips 1 cup of Cabbage chopped into strips 2 cups of Soy Bean Sprouts (toge) Soy sauce/fish sauce Chicken stock or cube Garlic Spanish onion Salt Pepper

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A taste of the world Mariquit Palabyab

23 years old, from Manila, Philippines International Promotions Representative mpalabyab@upwithpeople.org www.upwithpeople.org 303.681.1295 - MOBILE 303.460.7100 - MAIN Sesame oil/vegetable oil ½ kilo shredded chicken or ground beef 1 pack of spring roll wrappers/ Lumpia wrappers Directions: Heat some oil in a wok or large pan and add a few cloves of chopped garlic and some onion. When onion is transparent add the meat and sauté with some salt and pepper to taste. Remove meat from pan and leave in a bowl to cool. Add a little more oil to the same pan and add more garlic and onion. When the onion is transparent add carrots, cabbage and soy bean. Stir fry with sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper and chicken stalk to taste. Add chicken in and stir until everything is well integrated.

Allow filling to cool.

Separate the lumpia wrappers and place on a moist towel to keep them from drying up. When the filling is cool enough, place a lumpia wrapper on a place and position it so that a corner points directly at you and another corner points directly opposite you.

Place one spoonful of filling on to the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling tightly and fold the left and right corners in, then roll the lumpia forward until there is an inch of a corner left to roll.

Dip your fingers in a small bowl of water and pat the corner so it’s moist and continue to roll. Continue this process until you have finished all the lumpia wrappers and filling.

Fry lumpias in hot oil until they are golden brown.

Serve with vinegar and garlic sauce.

Gravity takes over, Cub Scouts to run Pinewood Derby

By Jack Schuster For the Ruidoso Free Press Gravity will take over at the Community Youth Center Warehouse in Ruidoso as about 50 Cub Scouts and their families, as well as the general public, will watch speedsters and roadsters race down a 40foot wooden track.

The Cubs will be competing in the Sierra Blanca District Pinewood Derby, sponsored by Sierra Blanca Motors and hosted by Ruidoso Pack 59. A Pinewood Derby is synonymous with being a Cub Scout. The green flag will start the races

at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Troop 59 Scoutmaster Kevin Flusche, Derby Chairman for the Sierra Blanca District, BSA, said the competition is being brought to the Community Youth Center Warehouse to broaden the Pinewood Derby audience.

All Cubs start with the same derby kit, which contains a wooden block, wheels and nails for the axles. From there, the wood is sliced, carved, shaved, drilled and painted to meet basic race specifications. Designs are limitless.

The car kits are provided to the boys by

Youth of the Week Natalie Barnwell Youth of the Week.

Natalie Barnwell is a 10th grader at Capitan High School. Her interests include volleyball, softball and reading. She enjoys all the corny books. Agatha Christie is one of her favorite authors.

Mystery books are her stories of choice. So it isn’t surprising for her to choose to play a character in the game Clue. She would play Mrs. White and the person killed would be Miss Scarlet with a rope in the library.

Natalie Barnwell

She chooses Miss Scarlet because she feels her character is stuck-up.

Three words to describe her are ambitious, outgoing and optimistic.

“I do lack confidence even though I command the room” said Barnwell.

“Sometimes my actions are misunderstood.” “I don’t go out of my way to say hi, it’s not that I am not nice, I just don’t think about it.”

As principal of the school I would create a new holiday named Natalie’s Awesome Holiday. No one would be required to come to school. “I would take the day to sleep” said Barnwell.

“I always seem to be behind on my sleep.”

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

Sierra Blanca Motors of Ruidoso. Many of the Lincoln County Cub Packs have been holding assembly lines at their den meetings. Cub Scouts say the best part of building the wooden roadsters is watching the cars whiz down the track on race day. Some go for speed and others go for best design.

Cars will be assigned points based on where they place in the separate heats.

Each car raced once in each lane. Rankings are totaled based on the point system.

Parent volunteers will work the weigh-in table, making sure the cars pass inspection and meet the official Pinewood Derby rules. Cars cannot be longer than 7 inches or wider than 2-3/4 inches. They also use a measuring tool to ensure the underside of the cars would clear the track.

Organizers will bring large metal files, weights and other carving tools so Cub Scouts can make last-minute chang-

es. Cars cannot exceed 5 ounces. That means gluing washers to under-weight vehicles or in some cases, filing weights off because a car is on the heavy side.

Ted Durham of Sierra Blanca Motors said competing in the Pinewood Derby is something the whole family looks forward to. “It’s the thrill of the race,” he said. “You know, because every kid wants to be first with their car. It’s competition.

It’s just getting together with your friends and your family with something that you put your hands on.”

“A Pinewood Derby is a real team effort,” according to Flusche. “Parents and others all do their part putting the race cars together.” Dads do the power tools, Cubs do the paint and it just goes from there. Theresa Yost, Cubmaster of Pack 59 pointed out that some use their imaginations and others find their car’s design by searching through websites.

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Casi un tercio de los hogares NM son ‘activos de baja’ Por Patrick Rodríguez SANTA FE - Casi un tercio de los hogares del estado tienen casi ningún ahorro u otros activos para resistir una crisis financiera, según los hallazgos publicados el martes por la Corporación nacional sin fines de lucro para el desarrollo empresarial.

Los 2012 de Activos y del cuadro de mando de Oportunidades dice Nuevo México es 34o general para la estabilidad financiera de sus residentes. El cuadro de mando clasifica los estados sobre cómo les va a sus residentes en cuanto a lograr la seguridad financiera a través de 52 medidas en cinco áreas temáticas.

En todo el estado, el 29,4 por ciento de los hogares no se considera “bien pobres,” lo que significa que tienen poca o ninguna protección financiera a depender de si el desempleo o de otra emergencia conduce a una pérdida de ingresos, según el informe.

Al excluir los activos, la tasa aumenta al 49.1 por ciento.

“Un número creciente de norteamericanos casi no tienen ahorros u otros bienes a los que recurrir si pierden sus puestos de trabajo o enfrentar una crisis médica”, dijo Andrea Levere, presidente de la Corporación para el Desarrollo Empresarial, en una declaración escrita. “Sin esos ahorros, pocos serán capaces de invertir en un futuro más seguridad económica, incluyendo la compra de una casa, ahorrar para la educación universitaria de sus hijos o la construcción de un nido de huevos de jubilación.”

Los grados de cuadro de mando de los 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia, en cinco áreas: los activos financieros y los ingresos, las empresas y puestos de trabajo, la vivienda y la propiedad de vivienda, salud y educación.

Nuevo México obtuvo una “D” en los activos financieros y los ingresos, la educación, y las categorías de cuidado de la salud. Sin embargo, el estado obtuvo una “A” en la vivienda y la propiedad de vivienda, y una “C” en el negocio y la categoría de puestos de trabajo.

El informe ofrece las clasificaciones del estado pobres en varias categorías: 48

en la tasa de pobreza de ingresos, 45 en los hogares no bancarizados y 42 en los consumidores con calificaciones de crédito de alto riesgo, aquellos con puntuaciones por debajo de 700.

La deuda de tarjeta de crédito promedio en el estado es $ 7.771, en comparación con 10.852 dólares de los Estados Unidos.

El informe también enumera el valor neto medio de viviendas nuevas en México en 46,265 dólares, muy por debajo del promedio nacional de $70,600. El patrimonio neto es igual a la suma de los activos atribuibles a cualquier persona mayor de 15 años de edad en un hogar menos los pasivos.

El informe muestra que la vivienda es asequible y es propiedad de la vivienda asequible en Nuevo México, que ocupa el noveno lugar general en la propiedad de la vivienda y la asequibilidad de la vivienda.

La tasa estatal de propiedad de la vivienda fue casi del 68 por ciento.

El informe también muestra que el Estado empresario, ya que las personas están empezando las pequeñas empresas y la creación de puestos de trabajo a una tasa ligeramente superior a la media nacional.

Nuevo México ocupó el 43o general en el cuidado de la salud. Fue 48 en la tasa de sus residentes están asegurados, 40 en niños de bajos ingresos que tienen los seguros, y 42 en baja-venir los padres tienen derecho al seguro.

El estado clasificó 43ro en la educación en general. Aunque la matrícula de educación inicial fue casi a la media nacional, la tasa de estudiantes de octavo grado que llevan a cabo en o por encima competentes en matemáticas fue de 23.8 por ciento y para su lectura fue de 22.1 por ciento.

El estudio dijo que las nuevas responsables de las políticas de México se puede abordar de alto nivel del estado de pobreza patrimonial mediante el aumento de las protecciones contra los préstamos día de pago, utilizando fondos federales de bloque para apoyar el desarrollo de microempresas y fomentar el ahorro para la universidad, haciendo coincidir los depósitos en las cuentas 529.

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SCHOLARSHIP from pg. 8 enrolled in the Corona high school.

Williams said she wasn’t aware of any 12th-graders who are homeschooled in the area, though she estimated that there are 10 children who are taught at home who will eventually become eligible for the scholarship.

Funding for the scholarship comes primarily from the New Mexico State Library, general obligation bonds allocated by the Legislature, the village of Corona, Lincoln County, and private donations.

Williams said the library has committed $500 per year for the next three years, or “as long as there is a senior who is interested and applies for it. If they are willing to apply, we are willing to give the scholarship.”

Applicants are required to submit a writing project, SAT scores, a high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from their language arts teacher.

Roxanne Erramouspe, who teaches language arts at the middle

and high schools in Corona, called the scholarship program a great opportunity for students, especially how it specifically calls for the applicant to submit a writing sample.

“Most scholarships today have a writing factor involved, so it shows the kids who are in school how important being able to communicate effectively through writing is,” she said.

But Williams said the main goal is getting students to continue their education beyond high school.

“We have such a horrible attrition rate in Corona with our graduating seniors going on to college,” she said.

“It’s a real concern for all of us. Most of us who volunteer at the library are college graduates and we hope this will encourage them to apply for college. Anything we can do to help them, we are happy to do that.”

The deadline for the scholarship application is May 1.

For more information, contact Williams at 505-573-8230.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets dogs and loves to play ball with anyone who will play with her.

Jolie is a very pretty girl about 8 months old and weighs 39 pounds.

She gets along very well with other

Danny Boy is a handsome guy who is about 3 years old and weighs 10 pounds.

He is a very calm and quiet boy who loves to spend time laying in the sun.

To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841.

Website: adoptnmpet.com

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 2-7 thru 2-13

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Valentine’s Day Stories and Valentine’s Day Craft. Children’s Dept is located downstairs.

Ruidoso Day in Santa Fe, Inn & Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

The Legislative Reception will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at The Inn and Spa at Loretto beginning at 5. This is a great opportunity to meet your Legislators and share your concerns and ideas with them. The Chamber’s members have chosen to focus on Tourism, Water, the Local Film Industry, Quality Education and Business Friendly Climate. Each of these are vital to Lincoln County.

We encourage you to plan to attend. United we can have a voice!

It is not too late to Sponsor this Event. For more information, contact Becky Brooks at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow. com. Tickets are $25 per person if purchased in advance or $40 at the door.

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

Free Movie at ENMU: “The Left Handed Gun,” 701 Mechem Dr., 7 - 9 p.m. Although fi lmed on the back lots in Hollywood in 1958, this revisionist fi lm about Billy the Kid, is a Lincoln County Story. It is based on a TV play written by Gore Vidal and is the directorial debut of Arthur Penn.

The title is based on a misconception drawn from a reversed photograph that Billy the Kid was left handed. - IMDB.com. Popcorn and drinks provided. For more information, contact ENMU Ruidoso: 575-257-2120; www.enmu. ruidoso.edu. Free.

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

Karaoke with DJ Pete at Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant in Midtown from 9:30 p.m. to close.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 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.

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.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.

“A Murder of Crows-Birds with an Attitude” fi lm at Ruidoso Public Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Crows are among the most intelligent species, able to use tools and use intricate communication. Very social, they mate for life and take 5 years to raise their young. Come learn more about this fascinating bird. PBS For adults and schoolaged children. For more information, contact Sharon at the Library, sharonstewart@ruidosonm.gov. Free.

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

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

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 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.

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 operated 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.

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

Great White with Slaughter, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, 8 - 10 p.m. Get ready rock fans…Great White AND Slaughter hit the Inn of the Mountain Gods stage. The hard rock band Great White was formed in L.A. in 1978, gaining popularity in the ’80s and ’90s. The band released several albums in the late ’80s and gained airplay on MTV with music videos for songs like “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”. American heavy metal band Slaughter was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their fi rst album, “Stick it to Ya” which spawned several hit singles including “Up All Night”, “Spend My Life”, “Mad About You”, and the power ballad “Fly to the Angels”.

The album reached double platinum status in the U.S. Check out Great White and Slaughter’s websites for more information. Click the link below to purchase tickets.

For more information, contact the Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $25.

Iron Chiwawa (Classic Rock) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

Music & Video w/ DJ Mike at Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant in

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 largerthan-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.

“20th Annual Fall American Photography Competition & Exhibition,” Hubbard Museum of the American

Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 Book Talk at the Library: Luddy Leong “Perceptions,” 10 - 11 a.m. Join the author as she discussed her latest book. For more information, contact Sharon at the Library, sharonstewart@ruidoso-nm.gov. Free.

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

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

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

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

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.

Iron Chiwawa (Classic Rock) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 Valentine Soiree, Spencer Theater for the Performing

West, Hwy 70 E., Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 12. Now into its twentieth year, the Fall American brings together work by photographers from around the country. Their images present widely differing perceptions of the “American West.” More than one hundred photographs are exhibited each year. Almost all photographs are for sale through the Museum’s Mercantile Store. For more information, contact Hubbard Museum of the American West: 575-378-4142; www. hubbardmuseum.org. Admission: Adults$6; seniors and military - $5; ages 6 to 16 - $2; under 6 - free.

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.

Arts,108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 6 - 9 p.m. Singles and couples alike are invited to celebrate the beauty of love and life and the Guild of the Spencer Theater’s 11th Annual Dinner & Dance Valentine Soiree.

Taking place on the stage of the Spencer Theater, the celebration includes a gourmet three-course dinner, complimentary cocktail and dancing to the Michael Francis Trio. For more information, call the Spencer Theater: 1-888-8187872. Tickets are $50.

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

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.

MONDAY enmu.edu/.

FEBRUARY 13 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Brain Stretching Forum at Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. a.m.

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Gateway Church of Christ –

A home for ‘broken people’

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ask John Duncan, preaching pastor of Gateway Church of Christ in Ruidoso, who he wants to see at his church and he’ll say, “Broken people. I don’t want our church to be full of people who have it all together.”

Duncan has been the preaching pastor of Gateway since 2010, appointed to the position by the eldership. Prior to this position, he was the associate and worship pastor for seven years, coming originally in 1993 as youth pastor for then-preaching pastor Jimmy Sportsman.

Duncan was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from high school in Mustang, Okla. He attended a Christian university and it was while he was a summer youth pastor in Albuquerque he felt drawn to a lifetime of ministry. He and his wife, Amy, were both reared in the Church of Christ, and met in Clovis, where he was a youth pastor after graduating from college.

Two teenagers – 14-year-old Raina and 12-year-old Josh – complete the Duncan family, which has been a part of the community for the past 18 years.

“Our community will see an increase of hurting people because of the economic downturn. The church needs to lead in giving help for those who hurt.” Duncan wants Gateway Church of Christ to be leaders in increased giving for those in need in the county.

Christian unity is another of Duncan’s goals. A member of Lincoln County Mescalero Ministerial Alliance, Gateway Church actively participates in community events aimed at assisting needy families.

“It’s hard work to maintain unity,” Duncan says, and yet, Gateway’s jumped into the effort with both feet. The church has hosted numerous community events and finds ways to reach out to those in need around them.

Two upcoming events are aimed at community outreach and unity. Marriage on the Rock is an online seminar, led by well-known authors, Jimmy Evans and Karen Evans. Gateway Church will host this free event Friday and Saturday, with a freewill offering received. Childcare can be provided and reservations need to be made so materials and childcare can be arranged. Friday’s event begins at 6:45 p.m., and Saturday’s event is from 8:45 a.m. to

Thought for the week...

By Charles Clary

Since Valentine’s Day is just a week away, our thoughts turn to love. Love is probably one of the most misused words in the English language. We can love a sports team, a certain food, our mates, our family, our town, state and country.

Other languages have different words for the different positive feelings that the English language calls love. Let me zero in on the Greek language. Greek is the language of the New testament. The verb “agape” is Greek for the God kind of love… the love that always seeks the best for its object. The verb “phileo” is Greek for brotherly love. The verb “storges” is Greek for family love. The verb “eros” is Greek for erotic, physical love.

In our marriage and family relationships, all four of these “loves” come into use. But the greatest of these loves is the God kind of love in which there is no selfishness. Agape love always seeks the best love for its object. That is how God loves us. When we receive His love, we are empowered to love others in the most wholesome and holy way.

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ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John @ 937-7977 Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 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

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noon. Subjects include marriage foundational tools, Finances, parenting skills and sexual fulfillment.

The other community event is an orphan choir from Africa: WATOTO Children’s Choir. These Ugandan orphans will present a musical program at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. This event is also free of charge and a freewill offering will be received and donated to the children’s work in Africa. WATOTO’s mission: Rescue a Child – Raise a Leader – Rebuild a Nation. For more information, contact Duncan at the Gateway Church of Christ at 575-2574381. Gateway is located at 415 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

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

The men’s ministry group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at El Paraiso Restaurant, 721 Mechem Drive (in the Sierra Mall).

Hearts in Service women’s Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the church in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

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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 Highway 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 575-258-4191; 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 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

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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. 575-258-1388. 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. Affiliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. (575) 937-7957 · (575) 973-5413

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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 REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – REC IX Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include budget adjustments/submissions, fiscal, program updates, and employment recommendations/resignations. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Cathy Jones at (575)257-2368, if public accommodations are needed. /s/ Cathy Jones, Executive Director 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.

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616 Mechem • Ruidoso, NM • (575) 257-4011 • 800-530-4597 ©2012. An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Prudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /s/ Gloria LaMay

130 EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME TEACHING ASSOCIATES NEEDED. Apply at www.citizenschools.org.

DRIVERS NEEDED. Need night drivers and out of town med runners. 575-973-1427 PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN opening.

Duties would include greeting customers and general cleaning. Bring resume to 141 Mescalero Trail Ruidoso.

EXPERIENCED HOUSE KEEPERS needed. Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license.

Please contact Anita at Whispering Pine Cabins at 575-257-4311 for more information.

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

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.

GOVT JOBS HS grads ages 17-34.

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Candidates must have experience in sales, account management and preferably in the fields of advertising and radio sales.

Skills required: competent with computer applications, works well in a fast-paced environment and good at multi-tasking.

Personal attributes include: Great Listener, Hunter, Motivated by Sales Goals and Willing to Do What It Takes to build the territory and service clients with Care and Excellence.

Please email your resume and why you think you are qualified for this position to marianne@ruidosofreepress.com Please no calls. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits include: Salary, Car Allowance, Commissions and Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plus office with use of laptop and cell phone for MTD-related work.

RESTAURANT/PRIVATE CLUB MANAGER WANTED: resumes being accepted at PO Box 1256 Alto, NM 88312

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.

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MTD Media is expanding our Sales Department We seek qualified Candidates for a full time position of:

The object and purpose of the said suit is to quiet title of the following described real property in the name of the Plaintiff :

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.

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210 ROOMMATE WANTED 1 BEDROOM WITH BATH. Nice area in Ruidoso. $350. 520975-8840.

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

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3 BD / 2 BA, Washer/Dryer. Fenced

PROPERTY FOR SALE - Approximately 100x75 ft. lot located on 138 Upper Terrace. Large pine trees on lot. Includes city water, electric and gas. $50,000 cash. Call 575808-1324. Serious enquiries only.

190 REAL ESTATE

190 REAL ESTATE

225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED Full-charge bookkeeper.

Part time 2-3 days/week.

Excellent skills necessary and ability to work independently. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume with all references to; PO Box 1498 Ruidoso NM 88355.

170 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PRIVATE LENDER Capital available for Business & Real Estate Projects 575 802-3013 BUILDING FOR SALE. 200# modular drive-through restaurant with fully licensed commercial kitchen.

Some equipment available. Excellent location on Mechem. (575) 973-7097.

RENTALS HOUSES

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

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

103 ENCANTO ROAD – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with 2-car garage, wood-burning fireplace & fenced back yard. $1200/Mo + utilities.

101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning fireplace & fenced yard. $950/Mo + utilities.

CONDOS

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.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

111 GRINDSTONE CANYON – UNF 3 BDR, 1.5 BA. $550/Mo. + utilities.

COMMERCIAL

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

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

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BEAUTIFUL WHITE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS HOME

Wonderful, large 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with double attached garage, paved drive, landscaping, and too many other amenities to list. Come see it for yourself! $379,000 MLS #109394

ATTRACTIVE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL

Extremely cute cabin-style home. Home has workshop + plenty of storage. Beauty shop was once on ground level, w/ home on upper level. So many possibilities. Do commercial business and live in the top floor, or use it all for your residential first or second home! $159,500 MLS #110186

UPPER CANYON – ON THE RIVER

3 bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, 2 fireplaces.

Approx 1460 sq. ft. Main home plus separate guest quarters. Sit on the deck and watch and listen to the wonderful Ruidoso River. This property is cute as a doll house with all the neat extras. ONLY $299,500 MLS #108189

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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 20 ACRES WITH WATER! Near Ruidoso $34,900. New to market, municipal water, maintained roads and electric. Won’t last at this price!

Call NMRS 866-906-2857.

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

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

Under New Ownership

310 MISCELLANEOUS ALLIED HEALTH career trainingAttend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409 www.CenturaOnline.com AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-886-7324 DEARBORNE HEATER. 6 grades/

holes for hook up. It is good for a shop or garage and outdoor buildings. In good condition. $75. 575258-5072 or 575-258-9997

information. A low interest loan program of DVR; State of New Mexico.

MUST SELL! 2009 Osburn Wood Stove.

Originally purchased for $2000. Will sell for $700 OBO. Pedestal base, variable speed blower and brushed nickel door. Call Dave at 575-3362681.

2 A.K.C REGISTERED ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES FOR FREE (M/F), CONTACT robinpeter04@yahoo.com

THE NEW MEXICO SEED LOAN PROGRAM is available to small businesses owned by individuals with disabilities and provides low interest loans for the purchase of equipment and related supplies needed to expand or start a business. Contact the New Mexico Seed Loan Program at 855-891-8295 or www.nmseedloans.org for more

460 LIVESTOCK & PETS

550 AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. All wheel drive. Good condition. New tires, brakes and battery. 118,000 miles. $7500 Great student vehicle or second vehicle.

575-937-9549.

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