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Relay For Life kickoff

Join us for this benefi t to kick off the event that raises more funds per capita than any other Relay For Life celebration. Silent Auction, door prizes, food, music!

Sign up your team and see if Lincoln County can raise more than last year by June 15. 5:30 p.m., The Lodge At Sierra Blanca. Free.

January 20

Lincoln County Community Theater presents “Night Must Fall”

A PG-13 psychological thriller, “Night Must Fall” is a 1935 British Play that keeps you on the edge of your seat to see who done it and why. Mountain Annie’s. www.mountainannies.com 257-7982. $22.

Dwight Yoakam at Inn of the Mountain Gods

Singer-songwriter, actor and fi lm director, and most famous for his pioneering country music! He has recorded more than twentyone albums and compilations, and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Country charts.

Plus more than 25 million records sold. inn of the Mountain Gods. www.innofthemountaingods.com, 575-464-7777 8 p.m. $25.

January 21

50th Anniversary Party at Ski Apache

Celebrate 50 years of skiing and fun.

Evening (7 p.m.) share memories and enjoy music and food at the base restaurant. www. skiapache.com, 575-4643600. $29.95, reservations are required. PLUS daytime events: Vertical Ski Challenge and Terrain Park Competition. Entry fee required.

January 24

Bill Rakocy Art Exhibit & Silent Auction at ENMU-Ruidoso

A reception for artist, historian and curator, Bill Rakocy.

A wealth of knowledge and art plus a silent auction of forty paintings beginning Tuesday and closing on Feb. 29 with part of the proceeds going to ENMU. 6 -7 p.m. at ENMU-Ruidoso. www. ruidoso.enmu.edu. Free.

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Village passes Parks and Rec resolution

By Eugene Heathman and Patrick Rodriguez For the Ruidoso Free Press Ruidoso Village Council wants to overturn legislation where a majority of funds collected from cigarette taxes that once went to local recreational amenities but are now essentially distributed through a behavioral health fund. During the first regular council meeting Jan. 10, village council passed a resolution in support of a bill in the New Mexico State Legislature to distribute revenue attributable to the Cigarette Tax Act to county and municipal recreational funds.

The Village of Ruidoso, like many other communities throughout the State of New Mexico is feeling the negative impact of the downturn in the national economy by virtue of reduce revenues for vital city services including how the distribution of cigarette taxes pursuant to Section 7-1-6.1 NMSA 1978 shall support county and municipality recreational funds.

The NMRPA represents counties and municipalities

in the state that have parks, open spaces and recreation departments.

The association says that cigarette tax had funded the development alternatives to tobacco products and the loss of that money has negatively affected many local parks and recreation departments.

Former Governor Bill Richardson in 2005 signed into law a bill that appropriated $7 million from the General Fund to the Behavioral Health Capital Fund for disbursement in succeeding fiscal years.

Photo courtesy of Ty Wyant This reduced the fundCody Thurston of Ruidoso Outdoor Adventures is a strong propoing that goes into local nent of recreation trails systems for Ruidoso. If passed, legislation and county recreational would redirect cigarette tax funds back to communities for parks departments to 1.36 per- and recreational use. cent of net receipts. the law could be done by ballot Sponsoring a bill is Rep. “A draft of the bill is ready measure or by an order from Zachary Cook, R-Ruidoso, who to be presented this week in time said that local parks departments Gov. Susana Martinez. Cook for the legislative session ,” said has drafted a bill to be presented have been unfairly hurt by the Cook. He added that he had origiat the 2012 legislative session, legislation. nally been approached about the which begins next month.

Cook said that overturning see ResoLuTioN, pg. 5

Cook introduces concealed carry and trust bills

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – Rep. Zach Cook last week said he would file at least two bills today at the State Capitol, the first day of a 30-day legislative session that will focus primarily on New Mexico’s budget.

One of the bills involves extending the concealed weapon law to allow permit holders to carry fire arms on state park land.

“As a supporter of the Second Amendment (of the Constitution), I think we have a right to keep and bear arms,” said Cook, a Republican who represents Ruidoso. “New Mexico does allow conceal-carry, so it doesn’t make sense to me that you can’t carry a concealed weapon when you go onto a state park.”

“New Mexico is a state known for recreation, and state parks are a large part of

hold real property further into that,” Cook added. the future,” explained Cook.

Cook noted that permit “What that does is make those holders are allowed to carry states more competitive where concealed weapons in national families will come into those parks,” so I don’t know why states, establish their trust into you couldn’t have them in state that state.” parks, particularly when there “If the bill passes,” he are dangers in state parks. I added, “it makes New Mexico think someone should be able to more competitive for that trust. protect themselves.”

And that means more money The other bill Rep. Cook for New Mexico because the will sponsor involves perpetuitZach Cook trust companies have to hire ies concerning trusts owning more employees to manage that trust.” property.

With the perpetuities bill, Cook introAccording to Cook, a trust is not allowed duced that piece of legislation in the House to own real estate in the state for more than last year during the regular session. It passed 90 years, and his bill would extend that to the House and made it through the appropri110 years.

“The purpose of that in the past couple of ate committees in the Senate, however it died in the last day of the Senate before it could years is that several states are changing their be brought up for a vote. rulings against perpetuities to allow trusts to

Coughlin represents B&G Club before Downs Council

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso Downs City Council didn’t take any action on it, but they did get a well prepared presentation Jan. 9 by Tim Coughlin, director for the Community Youth Center Warehouse and advocate for the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca.

Coughlin was before the council seeking funding to help the group get its official charter, and stated most of the money has either been raised or pledged, making the commitment he was seeking from the city minimal.

“We’ve looked at all sorts of clubs, and

found that those that are most successful are those that rely on small amounts from municipalities,” Coughlin said. “Take Hobbs.

Their club relies on only 25 percent from municipalities. The rest of the funding comes from grants and fees.

“We’ve found that when a club relies too much on government funding, it fails when the money gets tight.”

Coughlin increased the chances of the council approving the funds through his well-versed answers to questions posed by councilors on security, availability of programs to youth outside of Ruidoso and how the club would work to incorporate existing

after school programs such as the Rascals program through the Ruidoso Municipal School District.

“That only runs through fifth grade, and the school district is actually losing money on that,” Coughlin said. “With us coming in and taking over, they’ll close that program down and all those kids will enter ours. It’s been a great collaboration with the school system.”

Coughlin stated the club would like to continue a funding relationship with Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs after it gets the charter, but that the funding level likely see B&G CLuB, pg. 5

Lee Gross appointed as new mayor of Carrizozo

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Lee Gross was named mayor of Carrizozo after the town council unanimously appointed him to the position during a special meeting Wednesday.

Mayor Pro Tem Dusty Voss made the selection for Gross to serve as mayor.

“The moral of the story is we have a pretty green, pretty new council,” Voss said before making his motion to appoint a new

mayor. “We have a ton of stuff going on – whether we get the money or not, I don’t know. And if somebody new comes in, we’re going to have to stop, stuck, and go back and show them where we are at this point in time, and I don’t want to do that.”

“I think he’s going to do a great job,” Voss added, referring to Gross. “Let’s support him and go on.”

Trustee Yovanne Lucero seconded the motion, saying, “I agree, because (Gross) has been !

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Gross, who moved to the town three years ago, was elected to the town council in March 2010, in the same municipal election that saw Petty defeat three-term incumbent Mayor Manny Hernandez.

When asked who he would choose as Vega’s replacement during an interview on Dec. 29, Voss said: “It will be someone who has previous experience, that’s been on the council or has served in some capacity for the town for sure, so we don’t start from scratch all over again.”

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January 17, 2012

Community Calendar P&R meeting reschedule The regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is canceled for Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and has been rescheduled to Monday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to be held at the Village of Ruidoso Administrative Center, Council Chambers, located at 313 Cree Meadows Dr.

Pre-inauguration dinner The Democratic Party of Lincoln County will host a pre-inauguration dinner at the Blue Goose Café in Ruidoso at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 20, exactly one year before the next presidential inauguration. Music will be provided by Fred Kinnan and Tim Rice, and Tony Davis will show 10 minutes of the year’s best political cartoons.

The dinner is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party, and tickets are $35 each. For more information or tickets, call Dick Mastin at 3362170 or Nikki Murphy at 258-4380.

Mardis Gras in the clouds Put on the green, purple and gold and your most magnificent beads to kick off Mardis Gras in the clouds in Cloudcroft, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

The Ephiphany Party will be at the Spruce Cabins Nostalgia Room.

Winners for the Mardis Gras poster and T-shirt contest will be announced, and all entries will be displayed and available through a silent auction, with the exception of the two winning posters, which will be auctioned at Mardis Gras. T-shirts and posters will also be available for sale.

Call for artists The Hubbard Museum of the American West is calling for entries to its 2012 Biennale Grande art show, scheduled to open at the museum April 4. The juried fine arts competition seeks to recognize and honor excellence in visual arts of the American West.

The competition is open to all artists of any age, both amateur and professional, living in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Eligible media include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art and mixed media. Entry fee is $25 for the first entry and $20 for each additional entry. Deadline to enter is Jan. 31.

For more information on requirements and awards, call David Mandel at 378-4142, ext. 229.

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

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

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

A special program is also presented most months. The group and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 2572309.

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

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

The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose

The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the third Thursday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 257-9810.

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

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

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

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

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-201-4203.

Vietnam Veterans of America Lincoln County Chapter meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall on the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. Membership is open to U.S. military veterans who served on active duty in Vietnam from February 1961 or any duty location worldwide from August 1964 through May 1975. For information or to join, call Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vic Currier at 802-5293.

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

Another call for artists

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

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.

Bill Rakocy Reception

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

A reception for artist, historian and curator Bill Rakocy will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the main campus of ENMU-Ruidoso. A silent auction consisting of 40 of his paintings is on-going and will close Feb. 29. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the college’s art students. For more information, call 257-3006.

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

Hero with Heart

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.

is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890.

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Disc golf food drive

The Ruidoso Disc Golf Club is hosting a “Frisbee for Food” drive, this March 24 at the Grindstone Disc Golf Course. Cost to enter the event is $20 plus five cans of non-perishable food. The goal is to raise 500 pounds of food.

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

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

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

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

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

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L O C A L G O V E R N M E N T CANDIDATE PROFILE: Lincoln County Commission Item

What it’s about

How they voted

Eileen Sedillo was selected as chair, while Jackie Powell is the vice-chair

Selection of a chair and vice-chair

SNMEDD request for submission for capital outlay projects.

The Southeast New Mexico Economic Development District is seeking projects in the areas of public safety, water, wastewater, solid waste and other essential infrastructure.

Passed unanimously

Passed unanimously

35 of 43 claims were approved for a total of $13,883.73

Passed unanimously

Sole community provider request

The Lincoln County Medical Center wants to increase the base by five percent.

Tabled

CDBG closeout requirement

Annual review of resolution 2011-25

Passed unanimously

Voting machine technician contracts

Renewal contracts for county voting machine technicians.

Passed unanimously

Extension of vacation hour accumulation

Approval for individuals to carry over more than 160 hours of leave.

Passed unanimously

Indigent health care claims

Ruidoso Downs City Council Item

What it’s about

How they voted

The permit allows alcohol to be served at a fundraising event for Organized Against Trafficking Humans at the Hubbard Museum Feb. 14.

Special dispenser permit

Passed unanimously

Waste water treatment plant invoices for October and November 2011

The invoices totaled $37,458.71 for the two months.

Passed unanimously

Approval of precinct board members

Naming voting board members for the upcoming municipal elections.

Passed unanimously

Carrizozo Town Council Item

What it’s about

How they voted

Approval of planning and zoning recommendation

Action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding property owned by John Paul Ventura

Passed unanimously

Planning and Zoning item regarding Cherie Cloudt

This refers to a question of Cloudt owning horses in a residential zone.

Tabled

Adoption of CDBG budget

This would authorize the town to submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000.

Tabled

Capitan Town Council Item

What it’s about

Alternative bike trail funding

How they voted

A budget adjustment to the General Fund for the village’s alternative bike trail.

Passed unanimously

Pat and Idell Huey building

Authorizing the village to purchase the building and property.

Passed unanimously

Abandoned property on East Creek Road

Authorizing the village to research property ownership.

Passed unanimously

Street department hiring

Hiring a full-time employee for the street department.

Passed unanimously

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investigations with that Vic Currier, a native institution including expert New Mexican and resident court testimony in both of Ruidoso, announced fields. He worked as fraud his candidacy for a seat investigations coordinator on the Village of Ruidoso with the Office of Thrift Council, and was certified Supervision, FDIC, Secret as a candidate Thursday by Service and the FBI. Rethe Village Clerk. Seven cently, he taught commuyears ago, Mr. Currier and nity education courses in his wife Denise returned bankruptcy, asset protection to Lincoln County after 12 and investments at ENMU years with the company Vic Currier Ruidoso. they founded, Westwind Mortgage Co. of Phoenix, which funded “When I rode my first horse on a more than $20 million of real estate ranch near Capitan at age 6 and hit my loans each year for residents of Arizona first home run in Tucumcari at age 9, and New Mexico. who would have thought that my miliVic grew up in Carrizozo and tary and corporate careers would lead me Tucumcari before graduating high back to Ruidoso and Lincoln County. It’s school in Bakersfield, Calif., and attend- time to give back to the Village, a place ing the University of Arizona college Denise and I have both enjoyed since of Business and Public Administrawe were children. We’re happy to be tion. There he was elected chair of the residents and hope to contribute signifiASUA Public Relations committee on cantly to this community and its primary the 25,000-student campus and joined business – tourism,” Currier said.

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Vic is a former certified real estate Vic served four tours in Vietnam appraiser and member of the Thoroughspecializing in top secret computers, bred Owners & Breeders Association, communications and navigational aids AQHA, Mortgage Bankers of America, with the Air Force, where he served dual Texas Legal Reserve Officers Associaduty as a combat augmentee with the tion, California Savings & Loan League, 12th Security Police Wing. Before that, the National Manufactured Housing he was stationed at Travis and HolloFinance and New Mexico Mortgage man Air Force Bases. Following honorBroker’s associations. He now serves able discharge in 1973, Vic worked for as the elected Adjutant for American more than 25 years in senior corporate Legion Post 79; is Vice President of management in three industries with the the Vietnam Veterans of America; and Union Pacific railroad in New Mexico is Public Affairs Officer for VFW Post and El Paso, at the Port of Los Angeles, 12071. Vic has written several business and in insurance and banking. In 1988, and technical manuals, and is the author Vic joined Guardian Federal Bank of of a book to be released in the spring Huntington Beach, Calif., and was soon about a family friend, “The Biography promoted to Chief Operations Officer, of William Harding Jackson: Co-Foundwhere he managed more than 300 emer of the Central Intelligence Agency.” ployees in six branches and was elected Vic and his wife, Denise, reside in to the Board of Directors. Currier has central Ruidoso and are members of the a background in criminal and civil law First Christian Church.

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Letters to the Editor Shameful behavior by elected officials

The shameful behavior of certain Commission members illustrates the danger of election by acclamation and of those willing to expose themselves as ill-informed. After serving as the V.P. of Economic Development in the Chamber and as a board member of the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation I have the benefit of insight that is clearly lacking in Commission chambers. Education is acknowledged as one of the major economic development drivers and any community with a thriving higher education facility like the ENMU is envied. Growing this is the key to capitalizing on the opportunity. Disrespecting Dr. Alred is also an embarrassment. Recognize a golden moment and either lead or get out of the way. When a constituency doesn’t show enough concern to put forth a selection

of candidates to a given seat they limit their options on how their views are represented, and are stuck with what they get.

Chuck Duncan To the Editor, The giving spirit of our community members once again blessed the residents of the Nest this Christmas. The halls were adorned with donated decorations, the tree with gifted ornaments and the cupboards were bursting with homemade Christmas cookies. Community members and businesses came out in force to show their support of the shelter and the families who spent their holidays at the Nest, away from their own homes. The list of individuals and businesses who donated this holiday season is extensive. Today, I want to share with you what those donations meant to the residents. Many of these

I’m not PC, yet…

By Sue Hutchison

I don’t mind being called white.

There, I said it. I just don’t. Or Californian, an American, Caucasian, a woman, loud or opinionated. I do, however, mind being called Sweet Sue, or Sioux City Sue, or “a boy named Sue.” (Thanks, Johnny Cash. If I had a nickel for every time…)

Recently, NM Rep. Sheryl Williams-Stapleton made a statement which included the phrase, “… the Mexican on the fourth floor” with reference to Gov. Susana Martinez.

The response has been huge! It’s been given full page coverage in Albuquerque newspapers and public reactions are still coming in.

If you were brought up in Sunday School, there was a little jingle you probably learned with the phrase, “… red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.” My niece used to sing, “…they are fishes in His sight.” (She turned into a brilliant college professor.)

There are all sorts of peopledescriptors we’ve used throughout the years: large, thin, portly, or short.

We’ve referred to nationality, residence or affiliations. These days it’s a bit difficult for those of us who are, well, older. We remember what we used to innocently say and find that it’s not politically correct anymore.

My adult children have been correcting me for years when I use an outlawed word. I still have a hard time remembering to say Asian instead of Oriental. (My sincere apologies if I’ve offended any Asians.)

If I’m trying to call attention to a person across the room, can I say, “…the short man with the yellow and purple checked shirt” or should I just say, “…that guy over there?” And, can I add to the first one that I think the manufacturer of the yellow and purple checked shirt should be fined?

Pointing is also a no-no, so I need to find another, politically correct way to let you know that I’m talking about that guy… over there…with the yellow and purple checked shirt…who’s shorter than me.

See my problem? I probably end up unintentionally offending people on a regular basis.

I think the very large response to Rep. Williams-Stapleton’s remark was based, not on PC-ness, but upon the public’s perception that she intentionally made the statement with disrespect for Gov. Martinez. Humans are equal, regardless of size, shape, nationality, personal choices. Humans deserve respect, even those who have differing opinions than mine.

I may not agree with you. I might even tell you that. I’ll try, however, to treat you and your thoughts with courtesy. I hope you’ll do the same for me. Most of us were taught to play nice and share in kindergarten. Showing respect for one another should be a basic human right.

However if you start singing Johnny Cash to me, I’m going to have to try very hard not to smack you.

Sue Hutchison, who’s definitely NOT a boy, can be reached at suehutch@ valornet.com

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are things you and I take for granted every day such as food, warm winter clothing, a few coins rattling around the bottom of a pocket and traditional holiday fare to be shared with ones you love. But for the women and children we serve at the Nest, these things bring a much bigger and deeper joy than we can possibly imagine. The substantial donations of holiday foods meant that not only could residents enjoy their abundance in peace, but could pack a turkey sandwich and piece of pie in their lunch box the next day. The hats, gloves and jackets kept the women and children warm during the day, and the robes and slippers at night. Toys, bath gels, handmade Afghans, coloring books and body lotions meant that everyone got to open a meaningful gift on Christmas morning. Chapstick and ointments soothed blistered hands and chapped lips. A Walmart gift card meant a pair of work boots for one resident and a knee brace for another. Cash donations meant prescription medication for one client, a bus ticket for a victim, the ability to purchase school photographs for one family and turning on the electricity for one survivor who was

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moving from the Nest to an apartment to start her new life.

On behalf of the HEAL Board of Directors and our staff, thank you for continuing to extend such warmth and compassion to our residents. Y’all made this a glorious Christmas at the Nest.

Jamie Estes HEAL Board President

Capitan Women’s Club gives thanks

I would like to personally take this opportunity to thank the Capitan’s Women’s Club for their nice ad in the 1/10/12 issue! As a long-time member/volunteer of the Capitan Chamber of Commerce, and having held (I think!) every office for at least one term, I cannot thank the Women’s Club members enough for their kind acknowledgement for the Chamber! Our Chamber, may it rest in peace, was a thankless operation which most of the community never supported nor realized all the numerous things the Chamber did! God bless you ladies & I wish you every success in your endeavors! Thank you, Ruidoso Free Press!

Phyllis Macaw, Capitan

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Shakeup at Zozo P&Z strains relations

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Three members of the Carrizozo Planning and Zoning Committee have resigned, further eroding relations between the board and the town council.

Judy Fitz, administrator of the planning and zoning committee, resigned her seat during a town council meeting Jan. 9. The next morning, the resignations of committee members Jennifer Franklin and Dan Franklin were received by Town Clerk Leann Weihbrecht.

Mayor Lee Gross, who was sworn in on Wednesday, said he will attempt to schedule a meeting with the two remaining members of the planning and zoning committee, Joey Thornton and Gary Lovelace, to discuss the future of the board.

The planning and zoning committee had been working on a variance involving town resident Cherie Cloudt’s miniature horses, which she keeps at a residence listed within a residential zone that prohibits the housing of livestock. After more than a year, the issue has resulted in miscommunication between Cloudt, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the town council.

JulieAnne Leonard, town attorney, recommended that the town council handle all planning and zoning matters until the issues with the planning and zoning committee have been dealt with. She added that she would work on codifying the planning and zoning ordinances into a one document.

Additionally, Leonard reminded residents that the Planning and Zoning Committee has never been a commission,

which would have given it autonomous enforcement powers. Instead, as a committee, it has taken on more of an advisory role without any legal authority.

In resigning during the Jan. 9 town council meeting, Fitz cited ongoing frustrations on the committee, calling the board “ineffective.”

“In spite of the (town) attorney’s warnings about the town being potentially liable for lawsuits, insurance and having other problems, the last meeting we tabled the issue because there was still confusion,” Fitz said, regarding the issue of Cloudt’s horses. She added that no consideration seemed to be given to the planning and zoning recommendations.

Fitz also mentioned fellow planning and zoning members Jennifer and Dan Franklin, who are married, saying, “No couples or friends should serve on this committee, and the couple who are now there should decide which one should continue.”

At the town council meeting on Jan. 9, Dan Franklin spoke during a public input section.

Regarding the issue of Cloudt’s horses, Dan Franklin said the town council has had more than a year to resolve the matter, failing to do so before it was addressed by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

“Now it appears (the town council) is going to do something about it, and make it look like (the Planning and Zoning Committee) has botched this,” he said.

“The statement was made that we had not done our job (on the Planning and Zoning Committee). It was also stated that (the committee) will serve the council. I’m not sure what that means.”

RESOLUTiON from pg. 1 matter by Debi Jo Almager, parks and recreation director for the village of Ruidoso.

Almager acknowledged that she had been in contact with Cook about getting the legislation overturned, but would need to research her files to provide more information and statistics about how the loss of those cigarette tax funds have affected her department.

Scott Simpson, superintendent of parks and recreation for Tucumcari, and a member of the NMRPA board of directors, said that he recently sent an email to state Rep. Dennis Roch, R-Texico, a member of the House Taxation and Revenue Committee.

In the letter to Roch, Simpson asked that he support the possible bill that Cook would introduce at the next legislative session. He also mentioned that the legis-

lation passed in 2005 was done at the last minute and has put some local parks and recreations programs in a bind.

“This is a quality of life issue for both adults and the children of our community,” Simpson wrote. The funds from the behavioral health fund are distributed to the cancer research and treatment center at the University of New Mexico, 0.83 percent; the New Mexico Finance Authority, 1.25 percent; The NMFA on behalf of the UNM Health Sciences Center, 8.89 percent; to the NMFA for improvements to facilities at the Department of Health, 3.74 percent; to the NMFA for deposit in the authority’s credit enhancement account, 9.97 percent; and to the NMFA for the rural cancer treatment fund, 0.62 percent.

The remaining funds go back into the General Fund.

B&G CLUB from pg. 1 wouldn’t increase.

“Once we get our charter, we can apply for all sorts of other grants to help fund this,” Coughlin said. “But until we get that, we’re dead in the water.”

In public comments, area resident Jay McKittrick praised the efforts by Coughlin to get the club off the ground.

“If you only knew how much energy and how many people have already volunteered their time and money, you would easily be in favor,” McKittrick said. “I hope you can find it in your budget the funds to support this. This has been run very profession-

ally, and it’s time for our community to show support for this.”

The council also awarded a special dispenser permit to Organized Against Trafficking Humans for a fundraiser – the Blue Heartbeat Ball – Feb. 14 at the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

Dr. Janet ArrowsmithLowe addressed the council on what OATH is all about.

“Deming is a major trafficking site of children from Central and South America to sites in the east, and this type of thing does happen in Lincoln County,” Arrowsmith-

Lowe said.

The dispenser was approved unanimously, as were operating invoices for the regional waste water treatment plant in the amount of $13,647 for October and $23,811.71 for November.

The board also chose precinct board members for the upcoming municipal elections in March. This year’s qualified electors are: Presiding judge Connie Sue McCasland, election clerks Faye Randolph and Joyce Gustafson, translator Faye Randolph and alternate election clerk Shirlene Cusolito.

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Katie Kmetz of Ruidoso and Bruce Seale II of Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas were ‘Always & Forever ‘ united in matrimony Jan. 14 at the summit of Ski Apache with the majestic and snow-capped Sierra Blanca as an elegant back-drop. The sunny day warmed the gathering of close friends and family in a picturesque winter wonderland. A well-attended reception featuring champagne toasts, gourmet buffet and live music for the couple was held Saturday evening at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca.

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Catholic Church to dedicate new building the summer, with visitor fluctuation, standing-roomonly becomes the norm for the existing facility. With current parish growth and the uncertainty of future pastoral support (Father Al will retire in two years), the parish knew it needed to build a facility that could handle larger crowds.

The Catholic priesthood is recovering from an all-time-low in participation that occurred in the 1980s. It is entirely possible that parishes across the United States will face the likelihood of sharing a priest/pastor. St. Eleanor’s will be prepared should that need arise with the new sanctuary’s seating capacity of approximately 600.

Father Al, in relating the mission of St. 1715 Sudderth • Ruidoso, NM • 575-257-0138 Eleanor’s, says, Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison For Your Health & Well Being “(We strive to) be part of the sacra- Father Al of St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church admires the finishing touches on the church’s new build• Organic Fruits and Vegetables mental life of the ing which will be dedicated Jan. 21.

• Natural Foods • Herbs • Vitamins • Minerals church.” Cele• Aromatherapy • Books & Pamphlets Architects of Santa Fe, capunique worship experience. brating the sacraments James Pena crafted the exqui• Health & Beauty Aids • Pet Food & Supplies tured the essence of Ruidoso Jim Dickinson, Tim Harsite platform altar from locally and Holy Eucharist is Deli and Juice Bar design. Where there may have harvested dropseed juniper. The kins and John Obermiller, central to the parish been challenges in unifying the according to brochure informamassive timber posts which life of the church. thoughts of hundreds, they all support the entrances blend into tion, co-chaired the building The new building was agree that the final outcome is the rustic mountain atmosphere. committee, assisted by various designed to meet this stunning. committee chairs and more mission head on. Each The stained glass in the sancwith a distinctively personal gift!

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Al remarked this building is the of Las Cruces will preside over moved from the old facility, rehas a specific liturgifurbished, cleaned and installed. culmination of over 11 years of the dedication ceremony on cal function with the 575.257.9493 Jan. 21. The public is invited work, commitment and pasWith unique designs of the goal of enhancing the and encouraged to attend and sion.

Congregants agree the baptistery, the entry mosaic and significance of the celebrate this milestone of St. architects of the new facility, commissioned stained glass, sacraments.

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By Sue Hutchison For the Ruidoso Free Press suehutch@valornet.com Since the mid-1800s, St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church has sustained a presence in Lincoln County, and now there’s a new building in which to worship.

It’s a far cry from the old days of saying mass on a “deal” table under pine trees, kneeling on pine needles with chickens scratching around. Father Al Galvan and the building committee at St. Eleanor’s have announced the dedication of their new sanctuary at noon on Jan. 21.

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I’ve been known to fill a travel mug of inside my heated vehicle) men trying to

By Sue Hutchison coffee (black, thank you; straight up; shove the errant car back on the road, For the Ruidoso Free Press creamer is for wimps) when I’m headed only to find themselves in the ditch as suehutch@valornet.com out the door. I keep a few spares for well. Good times.

I know it’s over. It’s January, alfriends to do the same as they leave.

That’s my adopted state for you. ready.

But until Brenda mentioned it, I’d never Where in other places the “me only” I’m staring at the plethora of decoheard of casserole for the road. mentality seems to reign, here I think rations that need to be stored and the Evidently, we share everything in the it’s natural we find ways to help each mountain of leftover goodies glaring Land of Enchantment. I’ve seen many other. Can this last year round? from my kitchen bar. It was wonderful I’m not much for casseroles, having having them all under our roof for a few friends offer help when needs present themselves. They’ve chosen to become had more than my share at the well over days, but obviously my kids didn’t eat involved even at personal expense. three thousand potlucks I’ve attended. enough when they were home.

Take, for example, a recent nightBut next time I’m called upon to cook If I was tired during the holidays, time jaunt we took in our four-wheel one, I’m going to make a bit extra and I’m exhausted now. And yet the de-decstick it in the freezer. I wonder if I can orating is on my plate this week. And as drive after nature dumped about 10 feet of snow (I never exaggerate) just before spell out “thank you” with pasta in a I prepare to stack, crate, pack, wrap and Christmas. On a nearby hill we found tuna-noodle? Here’s hoping. fold, I’ve been thinking. ... a stalled vehicle, sliding with abandon I’ve seen several examples during into the roadside ditch. Several drivers Sue Hutchison, who’s probably still the holiday season of kindness and genput their vehicles in park and ran to ascleaning up after the holidays, can be erosity. I also think overall most Lincoln sist the panicked driver.

I watched (from reached at suehutch@valornet.com.

County-ites are fine folks year-round, interested in helping each other.

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Representatives from the US Citizenmine told me that, after serA mock interview simulating an actual ship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will vice rendered at her place, naturalization interview with a volunteer be in Ruidoso on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from she sent the paid worker audience member will serve as the basis 6 to 8 p.m. at the ENMU-Ruidoso White home with a bit of “casseMountain Annex to present information and for further discussion on the process as a role for the road.” I thought whole. Flyers, posters and handouts will answer questions concerning naturalizathat was a riot! It’s just like also be available. tion, citizenship and the Violence Against her to send a guest off with The presentations are free and open to Women Act (VAWA). a snack. Brenda’s reared Recent changes in immigration law and the public. No registration is required. The four kids who were all teenprocedures, requirements for naturalization, White Mountain Annex is located at 201 agers at the same time and the process of acquiring US citizenship and White Mountain Drive. For more informaknows that food can speak a tion, please contact Susie Morss of the application of the VAWA in law enforcevery fine thank you.

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Ask an entrepreneur: success resources Many local business owners who succeed in Ruidoso’s seasonal economic climate have mastered their own unique strategies to sustain them. But common to all, is the opinion that a successful operator must develop a proactive plan to effectively deal with the fluctuations of our seasonal buying economy. The following chart plots these trends over the last 4 years by month to reveal the dips and peaks and stacked back to back to show the relatively consistent nature of our trends. March 2008 is estimated and there are no results yet for November and December 2011.

The data can be found at the site of the NM Tax and Revenue Department, www.tax.newmexico.gov, in the Tax Library section, Gross Receipts Taxes. Both monthly and quarterly gross receipts from all areas in

New Mexico can be found in these www.sba.gov provides, among reports – as well as important informany useful resources, free on-line mation about operating a business courses for “Managing and Marketin New Mexico and useful links for ing Your Business” and offers that entrepreneurs. Regarding the chart, “the success of a business is closely Mike Byrnes of the NM SBDC, related to how well it is managed. notes: 2011 February sales may be Good management is the root mixed into January so the differensource of business growth.” The tial may be softer than shown; and free self-paced courses the SBA that numbers have been recently provides include How to Prepare a revised which is not unusual.

Business Plan, Franchising Basics, For more valuable resources My Own Business, Strategic Marand answers to questions posed by keting: How to Win Customers in a first-time and experienced entreSlowing Economy, Marketing 101: preneurs, the NM Small Business Guide to Winning Customers, and Marianne Mohr Development Center website www.

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Reach her at (575) 937-4015 or marianne@ keting and Government Contracting. And for first-time ruidosofreepress.com. start-ups, the site contains “Helpful resources and programs available to assist small business owners in New Mexico Small Business Development Center New Mexico: The Start-up Checklist, Basic Steps to www.nmsbdc.org NM Tax and Revenue Department Starting a Business, and Entrepreneurial Test. These www.tax.newmexico.gov resources can provide valuable information in help U.S. Small Business Administration with decisions to start a new business.” www.sba.gov Finally, the Small Business Administration at

Working like a dog

By Sandi Aguilar For the Ruidoso Free Press If Boomer can’t be with his dad, his favorite place is the golf course. He loves it because he grew up there. At eight weeks old, Boomer was purchased across the street from Walmart with his AKC Black Labrador papers. His first outing, which was on the way from Walmart was the shooting range.

Boomer’s dad is an avid outdoorsman, golfer and gun enthusiast. The small pup patiently and contentedly waited in the car while his dad practiced at the shooting range. The pup knew he was where he was supposed to be.

Growing up at The Links, Boomer saw his dad moving carts and greeting customers. He soon took on that job. Boomer had his own particular flair, of course. He accompanies the golfers when they are returning the carts and then takes the keys out of the golf carts and places them in the drop box. His favorite activity is to greet those practicing on the driving range, walking up and down the range saying hello to each customer. One can tell a regular at The Links if their water bottle is cleverly hidden from view. Boomer likes to steal a water bottle or two for his troubles.

After a hard day’s work at The Links, Boomer will stand obediently at the top of the stairs waiting for his ride. One can find him there any summer day. His dad now works at the racetrack, where during racing season, he cannot go.

Boomer’s work schedule is different during the winter.

He gets to go to the office with his dad. Boomer is the official greeter on the second floor at the racetrack. He wanders the halls making sure everyone is working, as well as delivering smiles and receiving pats on the head… or a throw of the plush duck. Boomer is said to be the only true Oklahoma fan that gets along with any Texan. And every Texan that goes to the track

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“What, I wasn’t invited to this meeting?” does immediately smile upon seeing Boomer.

Boomer’s next job is to ensure all of the babies born at the horse racing farm are up to snuff. Just the mention of the words—“Let’s go to the farm”—and Boomer’s eyes light up.

He anticipates every turn on the trip to Tularosa. Once there, Boomer is the good manager, inspecting each of the horses and their babies. It is like he is checking to make sure all is right and ensuring it is. The mama horses greet him (like the Texans) as old friends.

Boomer accompanies his dad on all business trips and is a frequent flyer to California and Texas. Boomer is a light traveler and only needs to carry his leash, which he frequently does— with no one at the other end. As long as he is with his dad, Boomer tags along eagerly.

While his dad, a single man with no children yet, claims Boomer has attachment issues, his dad always promptly leaves the racetrack at 5 p.m. with leash in hand to pick up his Boomer.

B U S I N E S S buzz Tune in to KRUI 1490 AM or W105.1 and get to know businesses in Southeastern NM. Do business with those you know. Scheduled for Jan. 18 is Presley Printing, Ruidoso Children’s Dental Clinic and Fly Roswell.

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The Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso is Celebrating Healthy Smiles in a very big way… by sending a family of four to Disneyland! It’s their way of saying Thank You for taking good care of your kid’s oral health. Their motto at Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso is, “A Healthy Smile Starts Now!” Cavities are the No. 1 childhood disease. The clinic is committed to fighting this disease by ensuring that every child in the community receives the best oral health care. One lucky family will be the grand prize winner of their first-ever Disneyland Trip Giveaway! Come celebrate Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. with the Grand Prize drawing at 1:30 p.m. at the Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso, 721 Mechem Dr., Sierra Mall #5. A big family event… lots of fun activities for kids and health screenings. Bouncy castle, face painting, balloons, story time and lots more. Guest appearance by Sparky! Open house – everyone is welcome, so come out, have fun and meet Dr. Childress and his staff, Everyone’s a winner at Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso. Monthly drawings for kids and parents. Kids can win laptops, Wii, X-box, I-pod, Nintendo DSi, Leapster

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Education

By Corey Bard

Ruidoso Public Library was recently awarded a grant from the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. “Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion” will take place during the month of March. Come to the library every Saturday in March to explore and build a stronger community through awareness and education.

There will be workshops, a film, a book discussion and a concluding dance.

March 3, 11 a.m. Les Field, Director of the Peace Studies Program, UNM will talk about human rights, international conflict, peace-making, mediation, and nonviolent social movements.

March 10, 11 a.m. John Cianciosi, author of the Meditative Path, a Buddhist monk for over 30 years, and visiting speaker from the National Headquarters of the Theosophical Society in America will introduce us to meditation as a systematic training of the mind for cultivating inner peace and outer harmony.

March 16, Part 1 – 10 a.m.; Part 2 – 1 p.m. Film: “Forgiveness: A Time To Love ; A Time To Hate” – An exploration of the act of forgiveness through a wide range of stories, from personal to national – illuminating its power, limitations, and in some cases, its dangers.

March 17, 11 a.m. Book Discussion: “12 Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong. Library Director, Corey Bard will lead a book discussion. Isaac Newton said, “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” How come only some of us wish for a better world, to build a global community where we live together in mutual respect?

Is it too late to restore the Golden Rule – always treat others as you would want to be treated yourself? Karen Armstrong, historian of world religions, identifies compassion as the heart of religious life. Religion should not be blamed for the cause of all the major wars of history as you so often hear. Ambition, greed, envy are the real causes of war. Can we find realistic, practical, creative ways of implementing the Golden Rule? Karen Armstrong relates a story by Rabbi Hillel. A man comes to the Rabbi and says he will convert to Judaism if the Rabbi can recite all the Jewish teachings standing on one leg. The Rabbi standing on one leg says, “that what is hateful you do not do to your neighbor. Everything else is commentary.” Confucius similarly says, “Never treat others as you wouldn’t like to be treated yourself.”

Karen Armstrong reminds us we do not live alone on a mountaintop – we are among other people and have to work at compassion, acquire new capacities for compassion and want love and understanding. Compassion is not pity or feeling sorry for people as she was incorrectly translated in Dutch because they have no word for compassion. More correctly defined – Endure with, putting yourself in another’s shoes or caring for all human beings as a mother would care for an only child.

The 12 Steps are taken from Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps. You have to be compassionate to yourself before you can reach out to others.

Do you really listen to others? Or are you figuring out what you want to say without listening to the other person? The final step involves loving your enemies. And not gazing mesmerized into another (i.e. Eros) or necessarily in friendship side by side, but recognizing the limits of compassion / empathy. For many will admit, you can never be in my shoes and our differences are too great. Our lives will remain a mystery. We can try to see each other’s perspective, wish for the good of the other even when the connection remains elusive. I hope you can join us at Ruidoso Public Library for the book discussion. Ten copies are available for lending so you can read before March 17.

March 24, 11 a.m. Jack Lehman from the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will present the theories of its founder, Marshall Rosenberg. The heart of our condition, compassionate communication, observing free of evaluation, human emotions, needs for nonviolent communication, making clear, concrete, doable requests.

March 31, noon Dance of Fellowship with Andrea Reed sponsored

by Common Ground of Ruidoso. Come take part in a community dance and celebration of joy at the library.

“Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility, and Compassion” are Ruidoso Public Libraries programs for the month of March to make the world a better place, one person at a time.

Asked to do the impossible best for our kids. We’re reGov. Susana Martinez evaluating everything.” wants to increase shortWith resources stretched cycle assessments (a form to their limits, local educaof standardized testing) to tors and administrators are measure a student’s success scrambling to find methin school. Several Lincoln ods to adhere to new state County educators, parents standards while trying to and administrators are giving meet the individual needs of the governor’s proposal poor each student. One educator marks. Included in her $4.2 remarked the state would million education proposal do well to spend the same are mandated short-cycle asmoney on classroom teachsessments that will take place ing assistants rather than several times each year for adding more testing. “We students in grades 4-10. BeSue Hutchison need to have boots on the cause of the sensitivity of this suehutch@valornet.com ground,” said the educator. issue, several public school “Once we know what the employees and area parents rules (and new mandates) are, we can make who gave their opinions did so progress. When we create consistency, we anonymously. create a standard.” A local administrator is Two components of Martinez’s bill offer seeking to improve SBA (Student Based support to students who excel. About $1.7 Assessment) standards while continuing the million would provide low-income students positive AYP, which has been his school’s with funds to cover college preparatory custom for several consecutive years. classes. Textbook and other instructional Public Education Department Secretarymaterials would be covered for those who take dual credit classes. Students may be less designate Hanna Skandera was once the education commission for Florida, where inclined to drop out of high school if such she led middle and high school reform. support is offered. In a statement made at a Martinez wants her to accomplish the same recent news conference at the University of in New Mexico. Skandera said, “These asNew Mexico, Martinez said: “Our students learn best when their teachers can assess their sessments mean our teachers would be able to understand quickly where our students progress throughout the school year, so that need help and how to adjust instruction they can quickly adjust their instruction to before a small deficiency becomes a lifelong make sure every single child learns and isn’t struggle.” One local administrator wonders allowed to remain lost or discouraged or fall whether Martinez’s proposed standards will behind in the class.” She has earmarked $2.2 be lowered in the next two years to create million for additional standardized testing. better looking statistics for the state. State Some county schools already utilize Rep. Zach Cook (R-Ruidoso) believes some form of short-cycle assessment to education reform is vital in our state. New measure Annual Yearly Progress (AYP).

Adding another testing mandate, however, Mexico currently ranks next to the lowest in disturbs those who will be required to public education success. Cook also underadminister the additional assessments. Each stands the need to represent his constituparent, teacher and administrator asked to ents and their concerns about standardized respond to this issue unanimously opposed testing when he returns to the Legislature the testing segment of the new proposal. this week. His priorities include education They agreed that rarely do test results acreform at the forefront, along with economic curately represent students. There are many growth and water availability/conservation. students who are terrified of taking tests.

He believes, along with local school offiStudents have good days and bad. Those cials, in equal standards for our students. Is who are disadvantaged find it difficult to be “testing students to death” the answer? Edumentally or physically prepared to give their cators, parents and administrators seem to best responses. be asking this question. The faculty of one Is parental academic involvement a key school interviewed agreed that short cycle to student success? Absolutely, says an area assessments do allow for course changes administrator. However, many students have within the academic year. An administracaregivers who are not involved, cannot tor stated the fact that “…anytime there contribute, or don’t care to invest scholastiare public funds (given), there needs to be cally in the children’s lives. There are too accountability.” many variables that can present students as However, the faculty recognizes there failures on paper. One local administrator will be those students who simply do not fit remarked, “We’ve been asked to do the iminto anything standardized. They feel three possible. We (know we) need to increase the keys to student success are individualized expectation of public schools – now, how instruction, parental support and consistent do we do that? We don’t want to play games standards. And success is the aim of all Lincoln County schools. with the state; we just want to do what’s

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Kelly Gutierrez is a sports enthusiast. Her favorite sport is basketball. she also played on the Capitan Volleyball team and will play softball this year spring.

she is a freshman at Capitan High school. if she could change one thing in the world today, she would allow females to play professional football. “i love football,” said Gutierrez. “i’m not very girlie; i’m more tomboyish and athletic.”

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Communication tower agreement hits a snag

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Construction on a proposed communications tower built on Buck Mountain in the Lincoln National Forest has been put on hold. The project is a partnership between Lincoln County and Holloman Air Force Base.

County Emergency Services Director Travis Atwell told county commissioners at their meeting Jan. 10 that the postponement has to do with an issue involving the legal department at Holloman.

Atwell said he spoke with Holloman officials on Jan. 9.

Atwell said that because Holloman is a federal agency, there is no way for them to transfer the money to the county, so the status of Buck Mountain right now is Holloman will have to go through a bid process and hire a contractor themselves.

“So it’s probably going to delay the process,” said Atwell. “They don’t have any timeline yet.”

Atwell said the contactor at Holloman “has to jump through the military hoops to go through the contract. Once he gets in place, we’ll come back and give you another update.”

The legal department at Holloman is reviewing an agreement that authorizes the county commission as a cooperative agency with the federal government, said Atwell. Once the contract is approved

by Holloman, it will be sent back to the county.

Buck Mountain is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Atwell said a special use permit for the tower site is being processed and should be finished within the next few weeks.

Commissioner Kathryn Minter asked if there will be any problems with Holloman allowing the county access to the tower for equipment. Atwell said the county owns the site, according to a memorandum of understanding, and doesn’t anticipate any problems with accessing the tower site.

Minter also inquired about the Holloman bidding project, asking if it would include the concrete pad and the tower structure. Atwell said it would cover the assembling of the tower and the installation of all equipment, but added that the county would provide about $40,000 for the concrete.

Hand-held radios causing interference

Hand-held radios that had been owned by the county and then purchased at auction by some agencies in Mexico are causing some communications prob-

lems for hand-held radios operated by the fire department in Carrizozo.

“They’re hearing the traffic, but it’s starting to get spotty,” explained Atwell.

He said the issue with the interference is coming from Juarez, Mexico.

“What’s actually happening throughout the state is what do we do with our old radios? We put them into auction.

Where are the radios going? They’re going to Mexico,” said Atwell.

If the frequencies can’t be pulled out of the radios, and Mexico gets a hold of them, they will be utilized by the entities across the border, said Atwell.

Atwell said the old radios are on state fire, and utilizing state police car-to-car frequencies. “They are killing the whole southern part of the state,” he said.

While the Federal Communications Commission allows up to 100 watts for transmissions, said Atwell, in Mexico they’re using as much as 10,000 watts of power. “There are no restrictions on their end,” he said.

Commissioner Jackie Powell asked why the frequencies were not pulled out of the radios before they went to auction.

Atwell explained that the frequencies of older radios can’t be removed.

“A lot of people didn’t think about that,” he said. “They just auctioned them off.”

Atwell said he’s in possession of three large boxes full of radios with frequencies that can’t be pulled out of them.

He said those radios will be destroyed.

Atwell last week met with members of the Carrizozo Fire Department because of the growing problem. He recommended the department put up its own repeater system, which is a signal re-broadcaster.

Atwell said he will work on putting a repeater system on Carrizo Mountain, which should “pick up most of the gap.”

“Carrizo’s main function right now, when we get it operational, is going to cover White Oaks and Nogal Canyon,” said Atwell, adding that communications in the mountain terrain are not coming through clear using hand-held radios.

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Commissioners vote on redistricting plan

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Option E it is.

Nearly two months after the Lincoln County Commission adopted the redistricting plan, commissioners last week once again agreed to alter the commission district boundaries to have the village of Capitan represented by only one commissioner, after it had been determined that residents overwhelmingly approved of the idea.

The redistricting plan puts Capitan entirely under Commission District 1, represented by Commission Chairwoman Eileen Sedillo, while some areas around Alto will move into District 4, represented by Commissioner Kathryn Minter.

Under another choice called Option B, the village would have remained split between Districts 1 and 4.

During a commission meeting in December, commissioners agreed to seek more public input and reconsider the redistricting plan they

voted for at their meeting in November. At the December meeting, Commissioner Mark Doth said that he was confused following his vote in November and had heard from some Capitan residents that they preferred to keep the village split between two commission districts.

Capitan has been split between commission districts since redistricting took place following the 2000 census. Before that, the village was represented only by District 1.

“Upon reflection of that, and hearing from some people, I wondered if that was the proper thing to do,” Doth said during the December meeting, referring to his vote in November. He offered the motion last week to approve Option E. Option E would also have Precinct 4 come together with Precinct 5 in District 4, while adding Precinct 17, Precinct 20 and Precinct 21 to the district.

During a public hearing inside the commission chambers last week and a town hall meeting in Capitan on Jan. 3, a majority of residents

voiced their preference for Option E. The county also received 54 comment cards from residents regarding the two redistricting plans, of which 44 favored Option E. Mayor Sam Hammons of Capitan, speaking at the public hearing last week, said that from the comments he has received, “the people (of the village) didn’t care which district they were in as long as all of Capitan was in the same district.” He added: “Most of the people seemed to think we had more in common with District 1, with Carrizozo, Corona… because we are more of an agrarian type community.”

Carol Williams, of Capitan, said although the village currently has two commissioners, residents haven’t been able to elect someone from the village to the county commission because the votes have been split. “It is appropriate to reunite the community there so that we do actually have a voice in the county with our own representation,” she said.

Abandoned Capitan property called ‘dangerous’

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – An abandoned property is causing problems for neighbors who say the residence is in need of serious cleaning.

Speaking at a Capitan Village Council meeting on Jan. 9, residents Ellen Womack and Bill MacVeigh asked that the village take legal action on a property on East Creek Road that’s situated between their residences.

They say the property, which was owned by Ron Moyer, who died in August 2010, has become a health and fire hazard, and a breeding ground for skunks. There are also feral cats living inside a house and a vacated trailer on the property, they said.

“We would like to see this place cleaned up and the house removed,” said Womack. “Something has got to be done.”

Womack added, “If any of you have driven past (the property) and seen the location, trashed out is a real kind word (to describe it).”

“The place is dangerous,” said MacVeigh.

Womack said she has attempted to contact to Moy-

er’s son, Nolan Moyer, at an address in Las Cruces, but has not received a response. Police Chief Randy Spear said that the police department has tried unsuccessfully to contact Nolan Moyer regarding the property on East Creek Road.

Zack Cook, village attorney said that he had conducted a search on the property and has contacted the county assessor’s office where he was informed Ron Moyer was still the owner of the property.

“What it’s done is driven our property values down,” said MacVeigh. “I couldn’t sell my property if I wanted to as soon as they see what’s next to us.”

Womack mentioned that the village had been through the legal process on another property that was considered a public hazard.

Mayor Sam Hammons said that property was smaller, a single-wide trailer, and cost the village about $10,000 in legal fees to put a lien on it. He estimated that the property on East Creek Road would cost the village between $20,000 and $30,000.

Cook told the village council that he would research the issue to find the most affordable resolution for the village.

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The psychling chronicles Endurance motorcycling addictive cling), wet (can you Those who believe it rained on practice the fine a rider without a art of mileage acrain suit?), and cold cumulation have (this was summer). truly breached the My car-driving mental restraints that companion said he keep the rest of us was very tired after sane. Riding motorthe long day behind cycles is about doing the wheel; I was not homework and being sympathetic. prepared for as many After thawcircumstantial curve ing, warming, and balls as practical and Galen Farrington attempting sleep in my first out of town rablady@beyondbb.com a cheap motel (you ride taught me that Mother Nature throws those curve balls know the type, the train blasts by at very fast. That first ride as a college stu- 3 a.m.), we were on the road with an dent of the late 60’s taught me that leav- optimistic sun lighting our way west and a pessimistic gluteus muscle group ing Portales on a sunny, warm morning rebelling in my nether regions; how ride to Lubbock, Texas could result in could I be so sore? All I did yesterday an absolutely bone chilling return to was sit. I spent a significant amount of Portales in nineteen degree, minus four time on Day Two in an upright position wind chilled air without proper microleaning against the unblocked wind environmentally warm riding gear. I of forward motion – think Leonardo was beyond cold at the end of a mere DiCaprio and the Titanic.

250 mile day – I was hooked.

I had checked the Honda with the I doubled the engine size with my attention one gives a fine Swiss watch second bike and as exponential math before leaving the Big Apple and the teaches us, more than quadrupled the “big twin” was offering that rhythmic distances of my rides. I was “blasting” across the country commuting between massage that only two cylinder bikes can offer. And, yes, I could see nothPortales and New York on that “big” ing but blurred circles when I checked Honda CL 350 Scrambler and durthe mirrors. Oh well, as stated in the ing one trip on the westerly leg paired with another Portales-New Yorker who cinematographic tome, The Gumball drove a car and we would try for as lit- Rally, “What is behind (me) does not tle road time as possible. That 350 was matter,” onward we went.

Sitting, standing, gassing (the bike, the first one sold out of the Lubbock not me), and maybe eating or drinking dealership and that westerly journey (doing the two together took too much was the embodiment of legend. Little time). Routine; I was now completely did it know what awaited its wheels. brain dysfunctional as we motored at The original plan called for 500 red line (I thought the red line was the mile days and as most motorcyclists agree, that was a long day in the saddle indicated shift point, a glorified version of old VWs’ speedometer shift points especially without so much as a wind– remember those?) through Ohio, shield or leather jacket for protection.

Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, At least two of the three “Bs” were in and then Texas. place: Bike and Body. Apparently the What’s that strange noise coming third, Brain, was temporarily AWOL. from the engine? One thousand miles; I covered the first 550 mile leg to Columbus, Ohio somewhat windblown You’d think the engine would stay tosee eNduRANCe, pg. 16 (the perpetual hurricane of motorcy-

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Sports Results

Jan. 9

Boys basketball Corona 62, Mountainair JV 59 Girls basketball Corona 53, Mountainair JV 46

Jan. 10

Boys basketball Hot Springs 54, Ruidoso 45 Capitan 60, Carrizozo 32 Mescalero 59, Artesia JV 58 (OT) Girls basketball Ruidoso 72, Silver 49 Capitan 38, Carrizozo 20

Jan. 12

Wrestling Goddard 43, Ruidoso 28 Boys basketball Hot Springs 45, Ruidoso 27 Mescalero 59, Carrizozo 18 Hondo 55, Quemado 49 Girls basketball Mescalero 52, Carrizozo 29 Quemado 34, Hondo 31 Ruidoso 67, Tularosa 52

Jan. 13

Boys basketball Goddard 76, Ruidoso 39

Jan. 14

Boys basketball Hondo 57, Clovis Christian 35 Girls basketball Hondo 50, Clovis Christian 34

Jan. 16

Girls basketball Dexter at Capitan, late

Sports Upcoming

Jan. 17

Boys basketball Dexter at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Mescalero at Cloudcroft, 7 p.m.

NMMi at Hondo, 7 p.m.

Capitan at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

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

NMMi at Hondo, 5:30 p.m.

Capitan at Carrizozo, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 19

Boys basketball Mescalero at NMMi, 6:30 p.m.

Carrizozo at Corona, 7 p.m.

Dora at Capitan, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Carrizozo at Corona, 5 p.m.

Dora at Capitan, 5:30 p.m.

Mescalero at Tularosa, 6:30 p.m.

Chaparral at Ruidoso, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 20

Boys basketball West Las Vegas at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Jan. 21

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Ruidoso girls win two more

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com With a little more than two weeks left before the start of District 4-3A play, the Ruidoso Lady Warriors are riding high.

They’ve won four in a row and six of their last seven, their latest victories being a 72-49 thrashing of Silver on the road Tuesday and a 67-52 win at home over Tularosa.

“We’ve still got four games before we play district, so we feel pretty good right now,” said Ruidoso coach Dean Hood. “The girls are starting to feel really good as well.

Our last couple of games have been good, although this last one (against Tularosa) wasn’t as fluid.”

Tuesday’s game was a rematch between Silver and the Lady Warriors (11-4) as Ruidoso had defeated the Lady Colts 63-39 over the weekend.

Ruidoso had a seven point lead at the end of the first quarter, and kept increasing their lead as the game progressed. Forward Brittanie Vega came up big for the Lady Warriors, pouring in 29 points as one of three Ruidoso players in double figures.

Center Claudia Morales added 20 points and was perfect at the free throw line, while Madigan Gonzales had 12 points.

The Lady Warriors were even more successful against area rival Tularosa Thursday – in a game played at the middle school because of a wrestling dual being held at the high school.

The score for the final quarter was even at 19-all, but that was after the Lady Warriors had already built up a sizable lead and had a number of players coming in off the bench.

“We’ve got Daisey (Cuevas) and Tylynn (Smith) back, so we’re trying to get them into the flow of things,” Hood said.

“We’re playing them some on JV as well to get them some court time, and we were glad to get them out there tonight.”

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Ruidoso’s Lyndsey Saenz, left, falls out of bounds after being fouled by Tularosa’s Regina Becchetti during the closing minutes of the Lady Warriors’ win Thursday at Ruidoso Middle School.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 Lady Warriors 72, Lady Colts 49 Ruidoso (72) Alexa Davis 0 0-0 0, Claudia Morales 8 4-4 20, Daniela Puente 0 0-0 0, Brittanie Vega 11 6-7 29, Madigan Gonzales 6 0-0 12, Talia Randolph 1 0-0 2, Lyndsey Saenz 1 2-4 4, Lorely Enriquez 0 0-0 0, Macey Tissnolthos 0 0-0 0, Tylynn Smith 1 1-2 3, Taylor Fjelland 0 0-0 0, Darian Magooshboy 0 0-0 0, Shanna Sandoval 1 0-0 2. Totals 29 13-17 72.

Silver (49) Tracey Jones 3 0-0 6, Lindsey Griff en 6 6-6 20, Kaylee Milligan 2 1-1 5, Charlene Matthews 0 0-0 0, Jazzy Benavidas 1 0-0 2, Katie Turner 3 0-0 6, Stephanie Melendez 2 0-4 4, Ana Escudero 0 0-0 0, Molly Nix 0 0-0 0, Victoria Carrillo 1 0-0 2, Emma Head 2 0-3 4. Totals 20 7-14 49.

Ruidoso 20 19 14 19 – 72 Silver 13 10 11 15 – 49 Three point goals – Rui 1 (Vega), Sil 2 (Griff en 2).

Fouled out – Sil (Milligan). Total fouls – Rui 19, Sil 19.

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Thursday, Jan. 12 Lady Warriors 67, Lady Wildcats 52 Tularosa (52) Lauren Silva 2 1-3 5, Cheyann Bartram 6 8-8 21, C. Diaz 0 0-0 0, Valerie Mendez 1 1-2 3, Morgan Gardner 0 1-2 1, Mason Huston 1 0-0 2, Kyanne Kowatch 3 0-0 7, A. Secatero 0 0-0 0, Kimberlee Turner 4 0-0 8, Regina Becchetti 0 0-0 0, Ashley Porter 2 1-4 5, Abbigale Montoya 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 12-19 52.

Ruidoso (67) Alexa Davis 0 0-0 0, Claudia Morales 4 2-2 10, Daniela Puente 0 0-0 0, Brittanie Vega 6 3-6 16, Madigan Gonzales 3 3-4 9, Taliea Randolph 1 4-4 6, Lyndsey Saenz 5 2-3 15, Lorely Enriquez 1 4-5 6, Macey Tissnolthos 0 0-0 0, Lylynn Smith 1 0-0 2, Daisey Cuevas 1 0-0 3, Darian Magooshboy 0 0-0 0, Shanna Sandoval 0 0-0 0, Taylor Fjelland 0 0-0 0, Felicia Polaco 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 18-24 67.

Tularosa 9 11 13 19 – 52 Ruidoso 12 16 20 19 – 67 Three point goals – Tul 2 (Bartram, Kowatch), Rui 5 (Saenz 3, Vega, Cuevas). Fouled out – None. Total fouls – Tul 14, Rui 11.

Forfeits hurt Ruidoso in loss to Goddard

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor Boys basketball todd@ruidosofreepress.com NMMi at Capitan, 3:30 p.m.

Ruidoso at Roswell, 7:30 p.m.

But for a few forfeits, the Girls basketball Ruidoso wrestling team might Ruidoso at Artesia, 7:30 p.m. have found itself winning its Wrestling Ruidoso in Sierra Blanca invite at dual with Goddard Thursday, Ruidoso High School, 8 a.m. rather than falling 43-28.

The Rockets were comOn ing off a competitive duel at the Carlsbad Monday. It was a duel Goddard won, but the intensity of the match served to sap the Rockets’ strength.

Ruidoso was also up against it, missing five players and going without wrestlers at three weight classes.

Those forfeits – counting six points each for the team – Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press tipped the balance in the RockRuidoso’s Pierce Montoya gets Goddard wrestler Adonai Romero in a hold during the Todd Fuqua ets’ favor.

120-pound match of the Warrior-Rocket duel Jan. 12 at Ruidoso High School.

Ruidoso had plenty of kids to choose from at the junior mando Baca of Nolan Bailey at against Goddard 43, Ruidoso 28 varsity level, but coach John the 160-pound weight class. But Joe Her106 – Ty Marshall (Rui) pin Dylan Licon (God), :21; 113 – ChanPacheco wasn’t about to subnandez. after a pair of forfeits and a pin dler Lessard (God) by forfeit; 120 – Adonai Romero (God) dec. ject his younger wrestlers to the of Sergio Nava by David Anaya HernanPierce Montoya (Rui), 8-2; 126 – Cody Barry (Rui) dec. Michael Garcia (Rui), 10-6; 132 – Raymond Anaya (God) pin Chris Estop level of competition. at 182, the Rockets were able to dez won trada (Rui), :26; 138 – Michael Carpenter (Rui) by forfeit; 145 I know the subject has been “Most of our kids are in 3-2, but solidify the win.

– Joe Hernandez (God) dec. Travis Barry (Rui), 3-2; 152 – Rylin raised before, but a quartet of middle school, so I didn’t want had to That didn’t take away from Franco (God) pin Brennen Moorhead (Rui), second period; games over the past week has to move them up to varsity,” 160 – Armando Baca (Rui) pin Nolan Bailey (God), third pefend off a thrilling match at 220, as Ruprompted me to raise it again riod; 170 – Bishop Whiteside (God) by forfeit; 182 – David idoso’s Tanner DeSoto was able constant Pacheco said. “They’re not Anaya (God) pin Sergio Nava (Rui) second period; 195 – Luis – what’s with the decidedly attempts developed yet, and I’m trying to to remain unbeaten on the year Terraras (God) by forfeit; 220 – Tanner Desoto (Rui) dec. Jacob uninspired choice of mascots

by Barry with a 6-4 decision over Jacob build some confidence.”

Letcher (God), 6-4; 285 – Mikeal Montoya (Rui) dec. Eathyn for the state’s high schools?

Griffi n (God), 2-4. to get a Letcher. Travis Barry also had Goddard only had a threeThe Hondo Eagles boys reverse or an entertaining match at 145 point lead after a pin by Arand girls teams played two escape, faced each other at the Silver schools over the weekend, and either of which would have duels tournament over the holiboth times the games were given Barry at least a tie if not day break. all-Eagle affairs. Quemado the lead and eventual victory.

“We forfeited three of the and Clovis Christian aren’t the “They (Ruidoso) came seven we lost, and we won sevonly Eagle teams the Lincoln to wrestle, and we just kind en. We actually beat them more County Eagles play this season, of showed up,” said Goddard than they beat us,” Pacheco either. District 3B opponent coach Jaime Martinez. “We had said. “With those five missing Vaughn has also chosen the a few guys hurt, and you have kids in there, I know we could National Bird as their masto go with what you have. I had have beat them. They’re one of cot, although the girls at least to change some guys around, the top teams in the state, and change things up by using the but we came out ahead, so it we’re right there.”

Spanish “Aguilas.” was good.”

The teams are back in The state is filled with There may have not been Ruidoso next Saturday, as the multiple mascots at all levels. much he could do about the Warriors host this year’s Sierra There are Panthers, Wildcats forfeits, but Pacheco was happy Blanca Tournament. It’s been and Bulldogs all over the place. with the results in the matches dropped down from two days There’s even three Warrior that were contested, as Warriors to one, but that was necessary schools – not counting the to secure the three Las Cruces Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Ty Marshall at 106, Michael Gateway Christian Warriors and Ruidoso heavyweight Mikeal Montoya, top, controls his match Carpenter at138 and Baca at schools, teams Pacheco would Santa Teresa Desert Warriors.

160 were all winners.

The trio really like to see his team against Goddard’s Eathyn Griffin Thursday during a duel at see QuANdARY pg. 15 lost the last time the teams matched against.

Ruidoso High School. Montoya won with a 4-2 decision.

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Ruidoso boys hurting in more ways than one

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Just one quarter into Ruidoso’s game at Hot Springs Thursday, the Warriors suffered a great loss – two great losses, actually.

Leading scorer Terrence Shields went down with an injury – suffering what later proved to be a hairline fracture in his toe – while Wambli Little Spotted Horse suffered a sprain.

The Warrior backups were able to fill in, but only after a disastrous second quarter which saw a two-point deficit turn to a 17-point one and an eventual 45-27 loss.

Things weren’t much better Friday, as Ruidoso dropped a 76-39 decision to Class 4A power Goddard.

Ruidoso (5-9) was also missing leading rebounder Brandon Lewis Thursday, who was away on a Navy recruitment trip, taking away a powerful presence inside.

“That doesn’t give us an excuse for why we ended up losing. We

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Ruidoso’s Sawyer Miller, left, prepares to take a shot as Goddard’s Erik Johnson defends Friday at Ruidoso High School. still should have done better than we did,” said Ruidoso coach Dennis Davis. “The guys coming in to replace Terrence and Wambli weren’t ready to come in and hadn’t had a chance to think and be mentally ready.”

Ismail LaPaz was the only Ruidoso player in double figures with 10 points, although he

matched leading Tiger scorer Justin Reese.

“We could have done better, but we missed easy opportunities and that kind of piles up,” Davis said. “Defensively, we did really well. We held them to 45 points, which was better than what we did against them here. If we’d have been able to score a little bit, we’d have been

You can become a triathlete

by Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“Life is not a spectator sport.”

—George Sheehan

Triathlon is not a spectator sport.

It’s a sport about breaking personal boundaries.

Comprised of three legs – swimming, bicycling and running – triathlon is a single sport that had nearly 1.9-million American participants in 2009, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. The goal of completing a triathlon may seem daunting, however it has been accomplished by millions of everyday folks from wide-eyed teenagers to active retirees.

Arthur Gilbert, 90, began jogging in his 50s and completed his first triathlon at age 68. He has finished more than 40 triathlons and is preparing for another race this spring. He swims nearly daily, works out in the gym three times per week and goes for Sunday bike rides.

“Being disciplined and going out and doing it even when you don’t feel like it is key to success,” he told the London Daily Mail.

Matt Hoover won the Biggest Loser television show competition in 2005 after shedding 157 of his 350 pounds. Then, in 2009, he completed the Ford Ironman World Championship, the sport’s showcase event held every fall in Kona, Hawaii.

“Don’t blame luck. Don’t blame others. Quit once and it’s easier to quit again,” he says.

This year’s Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon will be held on June 9 and you can do it. You can transform from couch potato to triathlete in five months. All it takes is planning and preparation, and between now and the triathlon the Ruidoso Free Press offers this regular series to help you reach the finish line.

Also, if you start training now, you will have time to deal with the training interruptions and setbacks that are part of the deal.

What is a sprint triathlon?

It is a triathlon with distances shorter than an Olympic-distance triathlon.

So, what’s an Olympic-distance triathlon?

It is routinely a 1,500-meter swim, a 40-kilometer (about 25 miles) bike ride and a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) run.

There are triathlon distances longer than the Olympic distance – primarily the Ironman distance and the half-Ironman (also called 70.3) distance. The full Ironman is comprised of a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon (26.2-mile) run. The half-Ironman is half of each of those distances.

The Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon is a

3.5-mile run, 10-mile bike and then a 400-yard swim in the Ruidoso Athletic Club pool. It is an excellent event for rookie triathletes. Don’t be intimidated; you can walk, comfortably pedal around Ruidoso and take a relaxing swim.

Triathlon is about you achieving your goals. USA Triathlon, with more than 135,000 annual members, reports that 95 percent of triathletes surveyed participate for the personal challenge.

Obviously, there are a lot of people out there from many backgrounds up for the challenge.

Are you ready? If so, let’s start because the will to win is nothing without the will to prepare.

This week, see your doctor because it is always advisable to consult your doctor before beginning a training program. If your doctor says you’re good to go, head out for a few walks (jog if you can), inhale our fresh mountain air and mentally get ready for your personal transformation.

You may wish to look into buying quality running shoes because your feet are an important part of this endeavor.

Hope is not a plan and a dream is not a goal. We will work together to plan and achieve your triathlon-completion goal over the next five months.

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

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. Selected questions will be answered in conjunction with this weekly column.

more competitive in that game.”

On Friday, the Warriors were playing even with No. 2-ranked Goddard Friday – for about three minutes at least.

The teams were tied

at 4-all on a jumper by Ruidoso forward Sawyer Miller with 5:28 left in the first quarter, but then the Rockets went on a 13-4 run to take control and cruise to a 76-39 victory.

Goddard has its work cut out in the next few weeks. The Rockets are scheduled to play some strong 5A teams like Clovis, Alamogordo and Hobbs before starting District 4-4A play against teams like Artesia and Roswell – ranked No. 1 in the most recent coaches’ poll – which is why they couldn’t afford to let up on the Warriors.

“We’re pretty aggressive, but we’ve got to be,” said Goddard coach Kevin Jones. “You never take anybody for granted or lightly. It doesn’t matter whether you’re playing Dexter or Cleveland High School. Doesn’t matter what happened in the game before, this is a whole new night.”

Thursday, Jan. 12 Tigers 45, Warriors 27 Ruidoso (27) Terrence Shields 1 0-0 2, Jordan Padilla 0 1-2 1, Rylan Vega 0 0-2 0, Wambli Little Spotted Horse 1 0-0 2, Joe Marquez 2 0-0 4, Sawyer Miller 2 0-1 4, Luis Marquez 0 0-0 0, ismail LaPaz 5 0-1 10, isaac Gilliland 1 0-0 2, Ryan Williams 1 0-2 2, James Thomas 0 0-0 0, Blayne Maldonado 0 0-0 0, Keenan Kane 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 1-8 27.

Hot Springs (45) Kyle Blacklock 0 0-0 0, Gustavo Barrow 0 0-0 0, Nic Nuncez 2 0-0 4, isaac Bamonte 2 2-2 4, Zach Zavala 1 3-3 6, Dylan Clenderia 1 0-0 2, Travis Day 2 0-0 6, Brandon Rael 0 0-0 0, Austin Munson-Weber 1 1-2 3, Justin Reese 4 2-3 10, Tanner Rintelen 3 0-0 6, Andrew Bejarano 0 0-0 0, Tristen Perkins 0 0-0 0, Omar Covarrubia 2 0-0 4. Totals 32 8-14 76.

Ruidoso 6 5 10 6 – 27 Hot Springs 8 20 8 9 – 45 Three point goals – HS 3 (Day 2, Zavala).

Fouled out – None. Total fouls – Rui 14, HS 13.

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Chase Salazar led all scorers for Goddard with 24 points, while Lane Vanderhurst had 15 points, David Sweet 11 and Erik Johnson 10.

Joe Marquez had 14 points to pace the Warriors, followed by Miller with 12.

Davis wasn’t ready to go looking for excuses.

“I was hoping to compete, that’s it. To do the best with what we have,” Davis said. “We still have guys who are basketball players, and I expect them to give good effort and try to do the things we’re capable of doing. They (Goddard) may be one of the best teams in 4A, and we’ve got another tough one in Roswell coming up, and we’ve got to be able to compete against that level of competition.”

By the third quarter, the Rockets were flirting with a 35-point lead, which led to a running clock.

Friday, Jan. 13 Rockets 76, Warriors 39 Goddard (76) Jake Maxey 0 0-0 0, Josh Wagner 1 0-0 2, Brad Blackwell 2 0-0 6, Austin Rades 1 0-0 2, Mark McCool 1 0-0 2, Larry Hess 2 0-0 4, Chase Salazar 9 4-6 24, Lane Vanderhurst 6 3-4 15, Erik Johnson 5 0-0 10, David Sweet 5 1-4 11. Totals 32 8-14 76.

Ruidoso (39) Derrick Montelongo 0 0-0 0, Jordan Padilla 1 0-0 2, Rylan Vega 0 0-1 0, Joe Marquez 6 2-4 14, Sawyer Miller 6 0-0 12, Luis Marquez 0 1-2 1, ismail LaPaz 0 3-3 3, Brandon Lewis 1 1-2 3, isaac Gilliland 0 0-0 0, Ryan Williams 1 2-5 4, James Thomas 0 0-0 0, Blayne Maldonado 0 0-0 0, Keenan Kane 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 9-17 39.

Goddard 20 27 19 10 – 76 Ruidoso 10 14 8 7 – 39 Three point goals – God 4 (Blackwell, Salazar).

Fouled out – None. Rebounds – God 30 (Sweet 6), Rui 21 (Marquez 6). Steals – God 5 (Maxey, Salazar 2), Rui 1 (Padilla). Blocks – God 2 (McCool, Vanderhurst). Turnovers – God 11, Rui 18. Total fouls – God 17, Rui 12.

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Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 17 of 32 Name Won Lost Ageless Wonders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Sput & the Tater Tots . . . . . . . . . . . 0 4 High scores Handicap series – Ageless Wonders 2638, Larry Larry’s 2479, Old Timers 2424 Handicap game – Serious Not 857, Sput & the Tater Tots 853, The Who? 820 Men’s handicap series – Tom Douglas 688, Jim Clements 681, Larry Hindes 675 Men’s handicap game – Hubert Lee 256, Arden Eckersley 251, Gene Nitz 240 Women’s handicap series – Linda Clements 710, Rose Bivens 640, Gloria Wheeler 601 Women’s handicap game – Lucy Servies 239, Ursula Eckersley 231, Linda Cockrell 225

Men’s scratch series – Virgil Reynolds 693, Jim McGarvey 659, Keith Brower 600 Men’s scratch game – Mike Kim 257, Evan Reed 222, Floyd Ganaway 213 Men’s handicap series – Brad Archer 691, Joe Shafer 690, Sid Thomas 657 Men’s handicap game – Ken Brower 255, A.J. Seidel 243, Spud Mitchum 243 Women’s scratch series – Crystal ingle 473, Jean Fanning 423, Shelly Layher 423 Women’s scratch game – Connie Reynolds 190, Pam Bernard 151, Sharla Gonaway, Sue Reed 137 Women’s handicap series – Christina Wall 639, irene Pawlowski 632, Trina Thomas 593 Women’s handicap game – T.J. Romero 230, Marianne Mohr 220, Melissa McMillan 195

Thursday Men’s team standings, week 16 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 16 of 32 insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Name Won Lost Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 High scores Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Scratch series – Western Auto 3048, GSV 2902 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Scratch game – Buckner Electric 1027, insidhers Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 917 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Handicap series – Down’s Auto Repair 3192, Good Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Ole Boys 3177 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Handicap game – Ruidoso Bowl 1104, Ruidoso Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 Septic 1049 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 individual scratch series – Keith Brower 722, David High scores Scratch series – Western Auto 2186, Ruidoso U- Hoff er 656, Evan Reed 636 individual scratch game – Terry Bernard 278, JaHaul 2053, No Doubt 1624 Scratch game – Even Par 743, Ruidoso Bowl 690, son Parker 235, Billy Weddige 235 individual handicap series – Ronnie Wright 746, Wild Cards 500 Handicap series – Team 7 2527, Knight Riders Jim Clements 693, Hubert Lee 688 individual handicap game – Donald Yeager 278, 2438 Ron Buckner 270, Dennis Haas 255 Handicap game – Evan’s Team 911, Car Quest 858

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Mescalero teams get back to winning ways

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com After dropping a big loss to the Valencia junior varsity in the first round of the Smokey Bear Tournament last weekend, the Mescalero Lady Chiefs have won their last three, including a 52-29 win over Carrizozo Jan. 12.

The game was a rematch of the consolation championship of the Smokey Bear, and was pretty much a replay of that contest. The only difference – Lady Chief center Ardis Holder came through with 14 points and was in double figures in

rebounds.

Dionna Chavez had 11 points for Mescalero, while Valerie Garcia had 12.

“She really came through in the third quarter for us,” said Mescalero coach Nate Raynor of Ardis’ effort. “We’ve been trying to get that from her all year and we want that when we play Cloudcroft (next week).”

Mescalero (12-4) has a tough week starting next Tuesday with a game at Cloudcroft and Thursday at Tularosa. The Lady Chiefs lost to Cloudcroft near the beginning of the year in the Mountain Top Tournament, while the Lady Wildcats will be looking for revenge for

a one-point loss to Mescalero just before the holiday break.

They’re also good games to prepare for District 7-1A play, as Capitan will likely be the team to beat.

“Those are games that can hurt you if you’re not prepared,” Raynor said. “Capitan is playing pretty good for district, and we have to play better than good. We hope to do that next week.”

Boys win two After falling to Hagerman in the third place game of the Smokey Bear, the Mescalero boys got a big 59-58 overtime victory over the Artesia junior

varsity Jan. 10, then got a huge 59-18 win over a young Carrizozo squad.

Godfrey Cordova had 12 points inside to lead Mescalero (9-6) against Artesia, while Dillon Cochise put in 11.

“The loss to Hagerman set the tone, and they wanted to get back to winning,” said Chief coach Mike Torres. “We actually led at halftime, and then let them creep back in. But we faced some adversity and won.”

Adversity has defined the Carrizozo Grizzly season this year, and their latest setback was Thursday’s loss, a game in which Cordova again led the team with 15 points, while

Aaron Kaydahzinne had 11.

“Carrizozo’s struggling with a young team, and I’ve been there and know the situation,” Torres said.

The boys also play Cloudcroft next Tuesday, then travel to Roswell Jan. 19 for a game against New Mexico Military Institute. Both are teams the Chiefs have lost to, and Torres is hoping they’ve got what it takes to turn it around this time.

“Both teams are beatable,” Torres said. “Hopefully, we can compete at a higher level. Our seniors are playing some good roles in a team effort, and it’s good to see everyone buying into that.”

Ruidoso Downs derbies show double-digit increases

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press The 2012 runnings of the six Grade 1 races at Ruidoso Downs are showing gains over a year ago led by stunning double-digit increases for the three Grade 1 derbies – the All American, Rainbow and Ruidoso derbies.

The 2012 Ruidoso Derby is showing a 37-percent gain in eligible horses from last year’s running, up to 127 eligible three-year-olds. The 2012 All American Derby is up 30 percent to 219 horses remaining eligible. The 2012 Rainbow Derby is up 28 percent with 159 horses eligible.

This means that the races are on track to reach their projected 2012 purses. The All American Derby is solidly on pace to surpass $2 million with $1.7 million already on deposit. That would make it the all-time richest race for three-year-olds and older quarter horses.

The Kentucky Derby for thoroughbreds carries at $2 million purse.

The Rainbow Derby is on schedule to reach the $900,000 mark and the Ruidoso Derby is on target to surpass the $700,000 level.

The 2012 All American Triple

Crown futurities – the All American, Rainbow and Ruidoso futurities – are also ahead in number of eligible horses compared to the 2011 runnings. The 2012 Ruidoso Futurity shows 499

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Hondo boys have only lost two games this season, and if this past weekend’s competition is any indication, the Eagles are ready to challenge for a state title.

Hondo defeated Clovis Christian handily Saturday, 57-35, and came away from defending Class B champion Quemado with a 55-49 win.

Granted, Quemado isn’t the same team it was a year ago, but they’re still ranked No. 2 in the state – just ahead of Hondo – and coach Brad Holland is still glad his Eagles were able to come away with a victory.

“They’re a good basketball team still,” said Hondo coach Brad Holland of

Quemado. “They had a little run on us in the fourth, but we were able to keep it in hand.”

Luis Montaño led Hondo (12-2) with 26 points, easily outpacing any other player on the floor, even though he eventually fouled out of the game and was slapped with a technical. McKinley was the top Quemado player with 14 points and was a thorn to contend with.

“He’s as quick as any kid we’ve seen. We struggled to stay in front of him most of the night,” Holland said.

“But our help defense was there.”

Montaño wasn’t as much of a factor Saturday, but Billy Candelaria came through with 12 points to lead his team to victory.

The Clovis Christian Eagles were led by Kendall Naceanceno with 17

points.

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Llano Teller, far left, rides to victory in the 2011 All American Derby. With a $1.3 million purse, it was the richest the race had ever been. The 2012 derby is projected to exceed $2 million.

eligible horses, a nine-percent increase.

The Rainbow Futurity has 576 eligible horses, up six percent, while the All American Futurity showed an increase to 805 horses, up one percent from last year when there were a record 26 All American Futurity trials.

These three futurities each have capped purses with money above the cap rolled over to the 2014 derbies. The 2012 All American Futurity purse is set for $2.4 million to make it the richest quarter horse race and have the highest purse for a two-year-old race in North America, regardless of breed. The Rainbow Futurity is set for $700,000 and the Ruidoso Futurity is pegged at $600,000.

These large increases point towards these six Grade 1 races at Ruidoso Downs having purses totaling and estimated $7.3. Add the $4 million All American Triple Crown Bonus – won if a horse can sweep three futurities – then the total available money in these races this summer at Ruidoso Downs reaches $11.3 million.

Hondo boys win against state’s top teams

QUANDARY from pg. 13 Elida and Aztec used to be regular teams in the Capitan Classic volleyball tournament every year, which prompted me to joke that the school should also invite Hot Springs, Raton and the junior varsity squads from Alamogordo, Los Lunas and Taos – call it the “Tiger Classic” and be done with it.

If you want to talk about a mascot that’s more in tune with the local culture, it would seem a natural for Capitan to be the Bears – although they’d be joining a niche already inhabited by Cloudcroft, La Cueva, Hatch, etc. etc.

But there seems to be more Eagles than anything else in this state. Why? In a state with a roadrunner as the state bird, why have we

chosen a bird that regularly makes its home in Alaska and other points north?

I don’t know, but I do know it makes writing stories a challenge when these teams play each other. I’ve either got to state the name of each town over and over and over, or come up with some creative ways to refer to the mascots.

“H-Eagles” for Hondo, “C-Tigers” for Capitan. Sometimes I refer to the school colors – “Navys” for Ruidoso and “Royals” for Socorro.

I realize these mascots will never change – some have been in place almost as long as New Mexico has been a state – but it sure would be nice to see some different mascots out there. Credit Cleveland High’s Storm

and Monte De Sol’s Dragons of Santa Fe for trying to come up with something different.

Also credit Carlsbad for making their name indigenous. You’ve got to love a school with the mascots “Cavemen” and “Cavegirls.”

Of couse, I should also point out the Magdalena mascot. It’s OK to call your boys teams “Steers,” I guess. But really? The “Lady Steers?”

I guess one could come up with some alternative mascots for some of these schools, but that’s been done elsewhere – by writers better than me. So I guess I’ll just deal with the ones we’ve got. If you start seeing me referring to your favorite teams in weird ways or in different languages, maybe now you’ll understand why.

LADY WARRiORS from pg. 13 “We wanted it too bad tonight, and some shots didn’t fall,” he added. “But Lyndsey (Saenz) started hitting. She hadn’t been on from the outside, but she came back from tonight.”

Vega again led the Lady Warriors with 16 points, while Saenz had 15. Mo-

rales chipped in 10 from inside. Cheyann Bartram had 21 points and was the only Lady Wildcat in double figures.

The Lady Warriors are off for almost a full week before they play again, with a game at home against Chaparral this Thursday.

Girls almost win two The Hondo girls haven’t been quite as successful this year, but they’ve made improvements, as evidenced by their 50-34 victory over Clovis Christian on Saturday. That game acted as a salve after a 34-31 loss at Quemado Jan. 12.

“I don’t think we trailed until midfourth quarter,” Holland said of the Quemado loss. “They turned up the pressure

a little, hit a couple of layups and got a run going. We played a little timid down the stretch.”

Montana Prudencio was the high scorer for Hondo (4-10), while Arissa Klawnker paced Quemado with nine points.

It was a much different situation for the Hondo girls Saturday, as they raced out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter and cruised from there. Selena Chavez came up big with 26 points to lead the Hondo Lady Eagles.

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Headli Iglesia Católica para dedicarse nuevo edificio

Por Sue Hutchison

Desde mediados de 1800, la iglesia de San Eleanor Católica ha tenido una presencia en el condado de Lincoln, y ahora hay un nuevo edificio en el que a la adoración. Es muy lejos de los viejos tiempos de la misa en una “oferta” de mesa bajo los pinos, de rodillas sobre agujas de pino con gallinas escarbando. Al padre de Galván y el comité de construcción en San Eleanor han anunciado la inauguración de su nuevo santuario al mediodía del 21 de enero.

En la actualidad, el Padre Al cabo cuatro misas semanales. En el verano, con la fluctuación de los visitantes, de pie-hab-

aproximadamente 600.

Al padre, en relación a la misión de Santa Leonor, dice: “(Nosotros nos esforzamos por) ser parte de la vida sacramental de la iglesia.” Celebración de los sacramentos y de la Eucaristía es central para la vida de la parroquia de la iglesia. El nuevo edificio fue diseñado para cumplir con esta misión en la cabeza.

Cada área del santuario tiene una función específica litúrgico con el objetivo de resaltar la importancia de los sacramentos. Área artesanal Peña James elaborado el altar de la plataforma exquisita localmente cosechado dropseed enebro. Los postes de madera maciza que apoyan la mezcla de entradas en el ambiente rústico. Los vitrales en el santuario ha sido meticulosamente trasladado ceso en su conjunto. Folletos, de la antigua instalación, recarteles y folletos también formado, limpio e instalado. estarán disponibles.

Con diseños exclusivos de la Las presentaciones son pila bautismal, el mosaico y gratuitas y abiertas al público.

itación-sólo se convierte en la norma para las instalaciones existentes. Con el crecimiento actual parroquia y la incertidumbre de futuro apoyo pastoral (el padre de Al se retirará en dos años), la parroquia sabía que necesitaba para construir una instalación capaz de manejar grandes multitudes.

El clero católico se está recuperando de una de todos los tiempos-baja en la participación que se produjo en la década de 1980. Es enteramente posible que las parroquias en los Estados Unidos se enfrentará a la posibilidad de compartir un sacerdote / pastor. San Eleanor estará preparado en caso de que fuera necesario con capacidad para el nuevo santuario de

Naturalización y VAWA presentación en Ruidoso

Los representantes de la ciudadanía de EE.UU. y del Servicio de Inmigración (USCIS) estará en Ruidoso el Miércoles, 25 de enero 6:0020:00 en el ENMU-Ruidoso anexo Montaña Blanca para presentar la información y responder a preguntas relativas a la naturalización, la ciudadanía y la violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA). Cambios recientes en las leyes de inmigración y los procedimientos,

requisitos para la naturalización, el proceso de adquirir la ciudadanía de EE.UU. y la aplicación de la ley VAWA en la aplicación de la ley y, en particular, los casos de deportación será cubierto en los videos con subtítulos en español. Una entrevista falsa que simula una entrevista de naturalización actual con un miembro de la audiencia voluntario servirá como base para la discusión sobre el pro-

No es necesario registrarse.

The White anexo Montaña está ubicado en el 201 Unidad de Montaña Blanca. Para más información, póngase en contacto con Susie Morss del Programa de Educación ENMU-Ruidoso Básica para Adultos en 258-1730.

vitrales entrada en servicio, los feligreses podrán disfrutar de una experiencia de adoración única.

Jim Dickinson, Tim Harkins y Obermiller John, de acuerdo con un folleto informativo, co-presidió el comité de construcción, con la asistencia de varios presidentes de los comités y más de 100 feligreses. Al padre comentó este edificio es la culminación de más de 11 años de trabajo, compromiso y pasión. Fieles están de acuerdo los arquitectos de la nueva instalación, Ortega, Romero y Rodríguez Arquitectos de Santa Fe, capturó la esencia del diseño de Ruidoso. Donde puede haber habido problemas en la unificación de los pensamientos de los cientos que todos coinciden en que el resultado final es impresionante.

El obispo Ricardo Ramírez de Las Cruces, presidirá la ceremonia de inauguración el 21 de enero. El público está invitado y animado a asistir y celebrar este hito de la congregación de Santa Leonor.Undo

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets

ENDURANCE from pg. 11 gether, I did (well, the body was now starting to revolt). My buddy, “Einstein,” said, “It doesn’t sound good.” Even my Jello-ed brain knew that.

Oh, well, it’s still running – let’s go I rode that poor bike into Portales with an exploded crank bearing as it was self-destructing. It breathed its last as we pulled up to the dorm. Well over 1K (one thousand) miles during one twenty-four hour period. I don’t believe I moved for days. I actually missed class. My psychology professor created a new chapter in his latest book, “Motorcycling and Brain Dysfunction” and during the interview he asked why I did it. I should have answered, “Crazed youth!”

but higher level thinking was not to return for decades (and even now it’s questionable!)

It has now been over forty years since that (in) famous ride (the book chapter title was changed to “Farrington’s Follies” and was unceremoniously buried as psychological improbability). During that time, many 1K rides have been accomplished and some with Chris falling asleep on the back (another story.) Forty years of gluteus abuse have led to wonderfully long rides now as a member of the Iron Butt Association, an organization I did not know I was aspiring to in 1968. Sometimes I think the organization name describes my brain.

JoJo is about 2 years old and weighs about 40 pounds. She is a little timid at first but warms up to you very fast. She is current on all vaccinations and spayed. JoJo gets along well with other dogs.

Willy Wonka is a very cool cat about 5 months old.

He is quite the spunky guy and loves to be held.

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 • 1-17 thru 1-23

Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m.

Museum of the AmeriWest, Hwy 70 E., Ruidoso Downs, runs Things to do every day tickets are good for 3 hours or until end canHubbard Tomas Vigil performs at LandWest, Ruidoso Downs - the �irst through Feb. 12, 2012. Now into its of the day whichever is shorter. Snow Ruidoso Winter Park Tubing Area, locked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem New Mexico museum to be granted twentieth year, the Fall American clothing available for rent. located at 500 W. State Highway 532, from 6 to 9 p.m. “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian brings together work by photographers Ruidoso River Museum - Open a quarter of a mile west of Hwy 48 on Lincoln County Community Institution. The Museum is home to from around the country. Their images at 101 Mechem Drive in the building Theater Presents “Night Must Fall” lower Ski Run Road in Alto. Open from present widely differing perceptions which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. an extensive permanent collection of at Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, of the “American West.” More than one The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 Dr., Ruidoso, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 designated nights. “A premier snow play p.m. Thursday through Monday. Admis- �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well hundred photographs are exhibited p.m. A PG-13 psychological thriller, area,” as Bert the Conqueror from the each year. Almost all photographs sion is $5 for adults and $2 for children. as ever-changing traveling exhibits.

“Night Must Fall” is a 1935 British Travel Channel says: “This is the Holy are for sale through the Museum’s Smokey Bear Park is open in Capi- Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Play that was later adapted into Grail of snow tubing.” The �irst-class tan. The Smokey Bear Historical Park is Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance Mercantile Store. For more informaseveral fi lms. Come see this murder tubing experience offers twists, turns, tion, contact Hubbard Museum of the located on highway 380 (better known to the Museum features the landmark mystery and try to fi gure it out for bumps, jumps and bobsled curves. They as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.) in the heart bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one American West: 575-378-4142; www. yourself before the end... who done have more lift capacity and the largest of the Village of Capitan and is open of the largest equine sculptures in the hubbardmuseum.org. Admission: it and why. Starring Lyn Kidder, Jatubing snow-making system in the Adults- $6; seniors and military - $5; everyday of the year except Thanksgiv- U.S. with eight larger-than-life horses, son Johnson, and Elise Gomber, and Rockies. Featuring exclusively designed ing, Christmas, and New Year’s day. representing seven different breeds. The ages 6 to 16 - $2; under 6 - free. directed by Laura Eisenberg. Dessert tubes for 3-6 riders and super size tubes Entrance fees into the park are $2 for Museum is open seven days a week from Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekis included. For more information, for 3-10 riders. By popular demand 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission begins at ends and most holidays throughout contact Mountain Annie’s: 575-257adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children they have expanded the Kidz Korral $6 for adults with discounts available the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road 7982; www.mountainannies.com.

6 and under are free. Smokey Bear which is a designated area exclusively Tickets are $22. just off Sudderth. Pillow’s FuntrackHistorical Park is operated by EMNRD- for seniors, military and youth. The The Eliminators perform at Casa for the smaller guests! Full snack bar Hubbard Museum of the American West ers is the premier family fun center in Forestry Division.

Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on with hot chocolate, nachos, dogs and New Mexico. We have been providing Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the is owned and operated by the City of Mechem Drive from 7 to 9 p.m. the best handmade pizza in town at fun to thousands of families for over Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more informaMichael Beyer performs older the Pizza Stand! For more information: Track & Casino. Simulcast races are tion on the Hubbard Museum of the twenty years. Our park includes three songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country (575) 336-7079; www.ruidosowintergo-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, shown live from across the country and American West, please visit www.hubClub in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m. park.com. Kids thru 7 years of age $9; betting windows are open to place your bardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142. Mountain Maze, and seasonal attracSuzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic juniors 8-17 $17 regular rates and $20 wager. Billy’s Race Book also serves “20th Annual Fall American Photions such as Bumper Boats, Panning Country and Rock) perform in Club holiday rates; adults 18 and up $20 tography Competition & Exhibition,” for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, delicious food and has a full bar. If you 49 at inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 Hubbard Museum of the American regular rates and $25 holiday rates. All love horse racing, it is the place to go.

Extreme Air, and Kiddie Bounce House. p.m.

Aaron LaCombe Band performs Parkinson: 575-808-1205.

Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic 575-464-3600; www.skiapache.com. at Casa Blanca Restaurant and CanTheater Presents “Night Must Fall” TUESDAY Live Music with TomTom and at Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth Country and Rock) perform in Club Entry fee is $30. Free for spectators. tina on Mechem Drive, 9 - 10 p.m.

JANUARY 17 friends at Sanctuary on the River, Dr., Ruidoso, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 49 at inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 Steve Havill talks about his latLive Music at WPS in Midtown Live Music at WPS in Midtown 207 Eagle Drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m. En- p.m. A PG-13 psychological thriller, p.m. est book: “One Perfect Shot”, RuRuidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. joy hearty soups and salads at “Night Must Fall” is a 1935 British Aaron R. Lacombe and Com- idoso Public Library, 11 a.m.

SUNDAY ChopChop inspired Salads and Play that was later adapted into pany perform at Casa Blanca ResMark Kashmar, acoustic guitars WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 have some lunch- time fun with live several fi lms. Come see this murder taurant on Mechem Drive from 9 to and vocals, performs at Zocca CofJANUARY 18 fee from 2-4 p.m.

Live Music at WPS in Midtown Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood music performed by TomTom and mystery and try to fi gure it out for 10 p.m.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen- Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Music & Video w/ DJ Mike at LuShavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 friends every Thursday. Come see yourself before the end... who done what’s happening at the Sanctuary. it and why. Starring Lyn Kidder, Ja- cy’s Mexicali Restaurant in Midtown dell’s Lounge at the inn of the a.m.

MONDAY Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Preschool story time at the Ru- Lunch hours 11-2 Tues-Sat. 575-630- son Johnson, and Elise Gomber, and Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

JANUARY 23 directed by Laura Eisenberg. Dessert idoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 1111.

Live Music at WPS in Midtown from 5 to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is Live Music at WPS in Midtown Mike Sanjku performs in Wenis included. For more information, Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Penguin stories; craft: torn paper dell’s Restaurant at the inn of the Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. contact Mountain Annie’s: 575-257penguin pictures. Children’s Dept is hosting a taco bar and DJ. Live Music at WPS in Midtown 7982; www.mountainannies.com.

SATURDAY located downstairs.

JANUARY 21 Journaling — “Now, Here’s a Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tickets are $22.

Michael Beyer performs older Thought”, at the Ruidoso Public Ski Apache’s Celebrate 50 VerFRIDAY songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Library, 2 p.m. Join local author and tical Challenge, Hwy 532/Ski Run JANUARY 20 artist, Jamie Slack, to discuss journRoad, Alto, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sign your Cantina Night at Laughing Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on team up to see who can get the aling and how she got started.

Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Karaoke with DJ Pete at Lucy’s Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m. Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso most vertical feet in a day! 5 team Mexicali Restaurant in Midtown Live music with guitar and fi ddle Emporium, at 7 p.m. with All For Fun members are needed for your team Karaoke. from 9:30 p.m. to close. and they must meet these requireplaying Western Swing.

The Eliminators perform at Casa ments: At least one team member The Sterilizers perform at Casa Mike Sanjku performs in WenBlanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive dell’s Restaurant at the inn of the Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive must be a snowboarder; At least one from 6 to 9 p.m. team member must be under 18 years Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dwight Yoakam at inn of the old; At least one team member must Live Music at WPS in Midtown from 5 to 10 p.m.

Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen- Mountain Gods, Mescalero, 8 - 10 be over 50 years old; At least one team dell’s Lounge at the inn of the p.m. Come see Dwight Yoakam, member must be a female. Receive THURSDAY Mountain Gods Resort & Casino singer-songwriter, actor and fi lm di- an extra 500 vertical feet for every JANUARY 19 rector, most famous for his pioneer- team member over 50 (past the refrom 5 to 11 p.m.

Relay for Life Kickoff, The Lodge Cree Meadows Country Club is ing country music! He has recorded quired). Race will use the new Flaik more than twenty-one albums and gps tracking system. For more inat Sierra Blanca, 107 Sierra Blanca hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

Dr., Ruidoso, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Come Tomas Vigil performs at Land- compilations, and has charted more formation, contact Justin Rowland: participate in our Silent Auction and locked Restaurant on Mechem Drive than thirty singles on the Billboard Country charts. He has have the chance to win some great from 6 to 9 p.m. door prizes! We will also have food Susan Landers Kolb performs at also sold more than 25 million and live music. This is a benefi t to the No Name Café 6 - 9 p.m. during records. For more information, help our local charity raise money Prime Time Fridays. 522 Sudderth, contact the inn of the Mounto fi ght cancer, so please come and (575) 257-2253. Friday evening din- tain Gods: 575-464-7777; www. innofthemountaingods.com. have a lot of fun at this year’s Kickoff . ners are by reservation.

For more information, contact Cindy Lincoln County Community Tickets start at $25.

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Entertainment

‘Night Must Fall’ presented by Lincoln County Community Theater this show, but I had my own ideas of how it should be staged,” Eisenberg said. “That’s why I was so eager to direct it.”

The story is set in an isolated house in England during the 1930s.

Classic British characters like the maid, the housekeeper, the visiting nurse and an inspector from Scotland Yard provide some unexpected humor before the drama develops and the tension builds.

“Night Must Fall” was written by British playwright Emlyn Williams, who also played the lead in its first

The British mystery thriller “Night Must Fall” opens Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts. The AlfredHitchcock-style drama is performed by Lincoln County Community Theater. Performance dates are Jan. 20, 21, 27 and 28.

Jason Johnson, Lyn Kidder and Elise Gomber have the starring roles.

Other cast members are Pam Witte, Mary Maxson, Phillip Collins, Jayli Johnson and Carolyn Brinamon. Laura Eisenberg directs the production in which she starred in as a college student.

“I enjoyed being in

By Ty Vinney Music Reporter

Courtesy photos

The British mystery thriller “Night Must Fall” featuring Jason Johnson, Lyn Kidder, Mary Maxson and Phillip Collins opens Jan. 20 at Mountain Annie’s.

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Local author at the Library Join local artist and all round fun lady, Jamie Slack, on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. to learn about illustrated journaling.

Jamie has been journaling all her life. She recently put those journaling years to work by writing and illustrating her new book, “Now, Here’s a Thought,” a playful journal about life.

A whimsical artist, who creates gourds with character as well as other fun art, Jamie’s book is full of fun pictures and clever insights. Jamie will discuss and answer the audience’s questions about her life of illustrated journaling. She will share thoughts on how to keep writing and the benefits of keeping a journal. Hopefully, she will bring some of her gourd pals with her for us to meet. They definitely have attitude and are a delight to admire. Jamie’s book will be available for

Photos/Art courtesy of the Ruidoso Public Library

purchase, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Friends of the Library.

Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http:// www.youseemore. com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com/

The importance of water

in many ways. Water Concerns for water is used by the human have been splashed body to aid in digesacross our local newstion, circulation, and papers, have been a excretion of toxins regular topic of discusand waste. Water also sion at Ruidoso Village plays an important role Council meetings and in the breaking down have been mentioned nutrients and then carry in our previous water them to the necessary bills. Water concerns parts of the body. Not are all over the world, consuming the proper not just in our commuamounts of water can nity, and it is important lead to excess body fat, for us to take action headaches and digesto be more aware of Angie Fernandez tive problems, and may our use. Phase 4 water Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com cause other organs to restrictions are curbecome overworked. rently in place for the village, but as For optimum health, it is sugindividuals, there is so much more that we can do. Not only should we imple- gested that we consume 80 ounces of ment water conservation practices into water throughout the day. If we keep a refillable water bottle handy, consumpour daily lives, we should also teach tion of water is a little easier. Drinking such practices to children so they can water that has been soaked for an hour continue such helpful habits when or more with orange, lime, lemon, frothey’re older. Many of us are familiar zen raspberries or cucumber slices is a with the popular suggestions such as flavorful way to help you drink more turning off water when brushing our water. Create a schedule for yourself, teeth, not running the dishwater or washing machine unless we have a full such as drinking a glass before you brush your teeth, after you brush your load, being mindful as we flush perteeth (or both), as you fill up the coffectly clean drinking water down the fee pot, on the drive to work, and so toilet, etc. Another way to incorporate water conservation is to use less water on. Find a way that works for your pressure when using water for washing schedule and habits. Many may find that when their bodies are full of water dishes, rinsing vegetables and other they are less likely to overindulge, and items, including washing our hands. may even feel an increase in energy It is amazing how little water is really due to the assistance received by vital needed to accomplish such tasks. organs.

Water is very important to many As we become conservative with aspects of life. From helping the our usage, let us be generous with our flora and fauna thrive to its amazing drinkage. properties that assist the human body

Ceterum review – “Fathom”

Coming out swinging with their debut album, “Fathom” is Ceterum.

These guys have a fantastic progressive hard rock sound that to me seems honed. They easily work the fabric of sound with mild to heavy rhythmic guitar progressions, steady and well-placed percussion work and then the outstanding voice of Ty Jividen. The band’s influences from metal veterans Tool can be heard at times, while not taking away from the originality of the band.

From the opening song “The Architect” a path is carved like water through dirt and rock, turning a plain into a canyon. It’s almost restrained at first, but then blooms into something that lets loose. Jividen’s vocals are harmoniously instep with the music and change up from holding to short breathed notes. “Paramnesia” is

production in 1935. The play has twice been made into a film: in 1937, with Robert Montgomery in the leading role, and in 1964 with Albert Finney. A 1999 Broadway revival of the play starred Matthew Broderick.

The psychological drama is in the style of Alfred Hitchcock. In fact Williams collaborated with Hitchcock on the script for the film “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”

Tickets are $22, which includes dessert. For reservations, call 575-2577982, or go online at www.mountainannies.com. progressive and shows off layers of melody and long vocal notes, merging into new beats but at the same time holding its consistency. The tile track “Fathom” has more of a hard rock beat and less of an experimental beat to it. It maintains the high caliber sound of the band while coming off as something that would do well as a single. It includes some screams that rather than taking away from the song, add to it. “End Transmission” is this hauntingly beautiful musical piece that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It serves as sort of an intro piece to “Aurelia” which is a labyrinth of sound and melody.

It’s a rare CD that takes several plays just to even comprehend the greatness of it and for certain “Fathom” fits that bill. It’s difficult to single out one song over another because every song is an individual work of art.

This is one album that needs to be experienced this year for certain.

It’s rare a band captivates the listener with this level of intensity.

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Lincoln County Community Theatre presents...

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Obituary

January 17, 2012

Sierra Blanca Christian Academy

Edward Wayne Frederickson, PhD

then moved to Ruidoso around 1997 where they have resided ever since.

Susan and Wayne enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage, and just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary.

Wayne was predeceased by his mother, father, brother Bill Frederickson, and mother-in-law, LaNell Whisler. Also predeceasing Wayne was the mother who raised him, Marjorie Frederickson. Surviving Wayne is his wife Susan, daughter Delora, brother Bob, and cousin Don. Wayne has one daughter, Delora Frederickson of Austin. He was very proud of Delora’s many accomplishments.

Wayne was an avid sports fan and enjoyed all sports both in person and on television. The month of March was sacred — don’t bother Wayne while the game was on! Wayne was also Susan’s unlicensed real estate assistant. He will be missed by his family, friends and the community.

Edward Wayne Frederickson, PhD, 79, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 8. Wayne died at home in peace and love. Wayne was born on Dec. 4, 1932 in Sydney, Iowa to Helen Holland Frederickson and Kenneth Frederickson.

Wayne grew up in Sandy, Ore., where he graduated from Sandy High School in 1951. Wayne then attended Willamette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1955.

Wayne attended medical school for one year but decided not to pursue that field of study. He then attended Baylor University where he earned a Master of Arts in Psychology and then a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology.

He left school in 1970 and moved to El Paso where he served an internship at HumRRO and eventually gained employment as a management consultant. He began his teaching career in the Management and Marketing Dept. for 27 years at UTEP and served as adjunct at Park College and Webster College.

Wayne married Susan Whisler on Dec. 31, 1985.

They made their home in El Paso for many years and

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December 2011 births at LCMC 12/1 Presley Faith Margis, F, 7 lbs 5.9 oz, 19 in. Ashley Baxter & Christopher Margis, Carrizozo Jariah Rey Sanchez, M, 7 lbs 2.5 oz, 20 in. Davina Rue & Frederick Sanchez, San Patricio 12/7 Presley Sierra Daniel, F, 7 lbs 13 oz, 19½ in. Patricia & Tanner Daniel, Capitan 12/10 Lillyan Sky Padilla, F, 4 lbs 4.0 oz, 16 in. Shann & George Padilla, Ruidoso Downs 12/11 Koleton Calhoun Shanta, M, 7 lbs 10.2 oz, 20½ in. Twyla Chino & Matthew Belin, Mescalero 12/12 Kinzley Jordan Cuellar, F, 6 lbs 6.2 oz, 20 in. Farrah &Nathan Cuellar, Ruidoso 12/13 Tru Serenilee Phillips, F, 6 lbs 0.2 oz, 19 in. Tiffany & Justin Phillips, Ruidoso Downs 12/15 Genevieve Janet Demiter, F, 7 lbs 8.9 oz, 20 in. Mellanie Swanner & Sean Demiter, Alto 12/16 Nathaniel Alexander Nunnenkamp, M, 6 lbs 4.6 oz, 20 in. Krista Freeman & Jerremy Nunnenkamp, Ruidoso 12/17 Lorda Royal Valdez, F, 5 lbs 3.5 oz, 18 in. Charlotte Geronimo & Gaberiel Valdez, Mescalero 12/19 Sharyn Jane-Yuzos Chee, F, 6 lbs 7.4 oz, 20 in. Leinneah Chino & Dexter Chee, Mescalero Mila Daviegh Calvert, F, 6 lbs 12.1 oz, 19 in. Chelsea Martin & Travis Calvert Ruidoso Downs 12/20 Makayla Patricia Jaworski F 7 lbs 8.2 oz 19 ½ in. Giana & Jason Jaworski, Alamogordo 12/21 Jaklyn Bluebird Silva, F, 8 lbs 13.1 oz, 21 in. Kelly & Mark Silva, Ruidoso Downs Elijah Cole Trujillo, M, 7 lbs 0.7 oz, 19½ in. Alisha Trujillo, Alto 12/22 Palemon Miguel Reza III, M, 8 lbs 10.4 oz, 21 in. Renee & Palemon Reza Jr., Corona 12/24 Caleb Scott Geronimo, M, 7 lbs 9.4 oz, 19½ in. Moriah & Clay Geronimo, Mescalero 12/27 Heidy Daiana Rey, F, 8 lbs 8.7 oz, 20½ in. Maria & Jorge Rey Ruidoso Downs 12/31 Vaneza Lucia Torres, F, 5 lbs 11.4 oz, 18 in. Anel & Jaime Torres, Alamogordo

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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Above, Sierra Blanca Christian Academy recently was blessed with a “giving tree” for needed items for the school. Pictured are students holding the items that were donated. Staff and students were excited and very appreciative to all who gave. At right, SBCA’s honor roll students (all A’s and all A’s & B’s) for the 2nd quarter. Front row: Derick Huynh, Aidan Gomez, Joshua Christian; 2nd row: Claudia Mladek, Hope Misquez, Marina Flores, Asher Rafkin; 3rd row: Jason Christian, Natalia Espinosa, Caleb McNamara; back row: Adrian Flores, Briana Stoddard, David Marshall.

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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 Pete J. Luna, Sr. Pastor; Elden D. Stilly, Assoc. 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. 2572987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 2572330. Reverend AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m.

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

Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town.

For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381 Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, (575) 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries (575) 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356.

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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., 2575915. 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 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, 3542458. 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@ruidoso-online.com Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 505378-7264. 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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120 LEGAL NOTICES REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, January 19, 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

130 EMPLOYMENT KOKOPELLI CLUB NEEDS: 1 experienced server and 1 dishwasher.

Apply in Golf Shop 10am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday at 1200 High Mesa Road, Alto.

POSITION AVAILABLE for general office duties. Applicants must be computer literate and possess good people skills. Applications are available at 107 Cree Meadows Drive. 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.

Phone 575-258-5816 CORNERSTONE BAKERY CAFE is seeking a creative, experienced breakfast cook for a fulltime position. Cornerstone has an excellent, positive working environment and a quality-oriented atmosphere.

Must work well with others, work well under pressure and a good attitude. Apply in person. 359 Sudderth PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN opening. Duties would included greeting customers and general cleaning. Bring resume to 141 Mescalero Trail Ruidoso.

LOOKING FOR WONDER WOMAN/MAN! Executive Aid for disabled businessman. Needs to be an outgoing, organized, detail oriented, flexible, multi-tasker. Marketing and/or Bookkeeping experience a plus. This is an interesting, challenging, and exciting career - never a dull day. Some travel involved.

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RENTALS HOUSES

225 SANTIAGO – 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. (Available 2/1/2012) 302 C STREET – UNF 2 BDR, 3/4 BA w/ carport. $700/Mo + utilities. (Available 3/1/2012)

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

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215 CABIN & RV RENTALS 1 & 2 BEDROOM UNITS furnished.

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225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, living room, kitchen, fenced yard. $800 per month. Ready in February. 575973-1009.

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235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN MODULAR HOME FOR SALE OR RENT at 415 Paradise Canyon. 575-

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260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

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

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