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February 5

Super Bowl XLVI celebrations: Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill Arrive early for the kickoff for the big game and enjoy $5 stations of food: hamburger station, nacho station, pizza station and more… and as always 10¢ wings. At the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

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Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub Come watch the big game upstairs or in the bar! A tasty football watchin’ menu, great giveaways and drink specials conveniently located in Midtown. 575-6300219. No cover.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Doors open at 2 p.m., tailgate at 3 p.m., kickoff at 4 p.m. $25 at the door. RSVP by calling 1-800-446-2963.

Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant Half price mixed drink specials… all-you-can-eat taco bar… appetizer discounts… plus pop a balloon for a chance to win up to $100 gift certifi cates. In Midtown.

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February 6

Brain stretching forum at ENMU-Ruidoso

The open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events returns from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 105 at ENMU-Ruidoso. Facilitators and participants are encouraged to bring their life experiences and opinions to share in the round table format. www.ruidoso.enmu. edu, 575-257-3012. Free and reservations are not required. Just show up with an open mind.

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Inspiration flies into Ski Apache The puttering of a single-engine airplane broke the silence of anticipation on Saturday morning at Ski Apache.

The plane came into view four thousand feet above the ski area and made several clockwise circles before a speck of a man bailed out of the perfectly sound aircraft.

The ski lifts had been stopped for the sky diver’s decent, focusing all attention upward as a See SKI APACHE, pg. 5

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Veteran burials at Fort Stanton advance

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com SANTA FE – An attempt to allow all veterans and eligible family members to be interred at the Fort Stanton cemetery unanimously cleared the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on Thursday, meaning that it could be discussed in the lower chamber of the state Legislature by the end of the week.

Introduced by Rep. Zach Cook, House Memorial 10 would request the Department of Cultural Affairs, which runs Fort Stanton, perform a study to determine procedures to accommodate the burials. In addition, the Cultural Affairs Department would consult with the Department of Veterans’ Services to identify and consider special needs and desires regarding burial of veterans.

The Museum of New Mexico’s Board of Regents voted in

November 2010 to limit burials at the cemetery to deceased Merchant Marines, spouses of Merchant Marines and those associated with the Fort Stanton hospital, which closed in 1953.

The permission for burial has been granted by the museum’s board of regents on a case-by-case basis since the new rules went into effect.

The effort in the Legislature

is a follow up of a joint House memorial Cook introduced during the 2011 regular legislative session. It unanimously passed the House but died in the Senate.

Since the limit on burials at Fort Stanton, about 24 veteran interments have taken place. The permission has been granted by the board of regents on a caseby-case basis.

But, Cook said, “We don’t

want those decisions made on a case-by-case basis. It can lead to arbitrary decisions, so we’re just trying to set the standards and the criteria for allowing burials out there for veterans and their family members.”

The memorial will either go on to another House committee for recommendation or to the floor for a vote. Unlike a joint House memorial, a house memorial doesn’t go to the Senate.

Although a memorial that is passed does not become law, the resolution could influence policy.

“When it’s asking a certain government agency to do something, they take them very seriously,” said Cook of a memorial.

The study could explore the potential for federal assistance to expand the cemetery to accommodate burials of other veterans and their families. There’s also a suggestion to rename the graveyard the Fort Stanton State Veterans’ Cemetery.

Business leaders urged to supervise lawmakers

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Susana Martinez wants the state’s business leaders and their employees to hold lawmakers accountable for creating a friendlier climate for their companies.

Speaking at the Embassy Suites hotel on Jan. 23, the governor urged members of the business community to follow specific pieces of legislation that pertain to them, as well as contact their legislators and show up to committee meetings at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. Martinez said the easiest way for a bill to die in the Legislature is when lawmakers don’t hear about it from their constituents.

“Don’t assume that what is going on in the Roundhouse is in the best interests of small businesses,” she said. “You can call them and say, ‘I’m a business in your district and you need to remember who you represent.’ We need to speak in a cohesive and united voice. Your voice has to be heard.”

Martinez gave an outline of her legislative agenda, which calls for $92 million in spending on education reform, $55 million in gross receipts tax cuts and $45 million for health care.

During her State of the State address last week, the governor asked lawmakers to pass her education reform package, which calls for an end to social promotion and to ensure that students are able to read at grade level.

seen their manufacturing sectors grow. In If students can’t read proficiently by Oklahoma, manufacturing has grown by 9.1 the third grade, Martinez said on Monday, percent in recent years, she said. their chances of graduating from high Martinez said her proposals would school and obtaining a decent paying job cut the gross receipts tax on raw materials have diminished. She called the status quo of passing students who can’t read at grade and other goods used in the manufacturing process. level “completely unacceptable.”

Martinez said she wants to eliminate the gross receipts tax for the roughly 40,000 small businesses in New Mexico that earn less than $50,000 per year.

The governor also said that she wants to end tax pyramiding, or double and triple taxation, for the construction and manufacturing sectors, which have lost suffered from numerous job losses during the past decade. In December 2000, there were 41,900 manufacturing jobs in the state. By June 2011, however, that number had Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press been reduced to 28,900.

Since they don’t have a football program – and thus no In pointing out the Fall Homecoming – Corona celebrated its homecomdecline of the state’s ing Thursday during the Cardinals’ District 3B opener manufacturing sector, against Hondo. Members of this year’s court are (l-r) the governor said that in Homecoming Prince Bryan Huey, Homecoming Prinrecent years neighboring cess Jessica Leibold, Homecoming Queen Amanda states Colorado, Arizona, Mulkey and Homecoming King Chris Frandsen.

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

The Lincoln and Otero County Healthy Life Initiative will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. The meeting will be in the Hotshot building conference room at the Smokey Bear Rancher Station on Cedar Creek Road.

Take the OATH The Graham Brothers and Luke West will perform at the Hubbard Museum of the American West for the Blue Heartbeat Ball, Feb. 14. The Ball, held from 7-11 p.m., is a fundraising event for New Mexico Organized Against Trafficking Humans (OATH).

There will be hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and silent auction with an array of items promoting victim advocacy.

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

Birding program The Lincoln County Bird Club will present a program about bird feeding and backyard bird identification at the Ruidoso Public Library this Thursday at 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn about the birds that frequent your bird feeder. There will be a slide show and carved bird display.

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.

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

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.

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

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

For more information, call 9376043 or visit www.artloop.org.

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.

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 8025293.

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.

more information, visit www. dwsma.org.

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.

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

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. Altrusa International of Ruidoso was established in 1970 and it’s long running Annual Low Cost Mammogram Program was established in 1988. Some of the organizations Altrusa supports are the local food bank, women’s shelter, humane society and others. One of Altrusa’s focus is on literacy, in that they provide scholarships to men and women returning to college, books three times a year to the children in the local Head Start programs and donations to the Literacy Council. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

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

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For

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

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

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

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 2579810.

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

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

512-7077.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Baptist anniversary Members and friends of the Ruidoso Baptist Church will celebrate the church’s 53rd anniversary Feb. 5. There will be music and preaching starting at 9:30 a.m.

Alpine Water meet The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in the District’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. Agendas are available at least 24 hours to meeting time. For more information, call 257-7776 or 973-0324. You can also e-mail Cheryl Knobel at knobelc@windstream.net.

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

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County holds special meeting at LCMC

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Appropriating Federal money available for matching at a rate of two dollars to one dollar began a special County Commission meeting, Monday in Lincoln County Medical Center’s Physical Therapy Room. Commissioners Doth, Minter, Powell and Sedillo voted in favor of funding the Sole Community Provider (SCP) and Upper Payment Level (UPL) at last year’s rate plus five percent. Commissioner Battin voted against, indicating that Lincoln County was not taking advantage of available federal funding which would double the county’s contribution. Battin,

citing uncertain future healthcare benefits, remarked that LCMC’s financial strength is crucial to maintaining the level of care the county currently holds.

Simply put, Santos related that SCP matches federal funds with local funds at a rate of 2 dollars to one dollar. In part, SCP/UPL funds provide a safety net for indigent care and for direct patient care.

Upper Payment Limit and SCP funds are separate. Supplemental funding history (UPL) spiked in 2010 and has leveled off in 2012. Stimulus supplements in 2009-11 were presented and Santos remarked that these figures are constantly fluctuating. The growth of indigent needs reflect the growth in Lincoln County

LC to get $456K from rural schools program

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com Lincoln County will get $456,137.25 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fund schools, roads, forest restoration projects, search and rescue, and other initiatives.

The funding comes from the department’s Secure Rural Schools program, which provides assistance to rural counties that rely economically on national forest lands. In all, 22 counties across New Mexico will benefit from more than $11 million through the program.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman says the federal funding has been important in

supporting communities in the state during the economic recession that has affected the entire country.

Bingaman introduced legislation in 2008 that extended the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act through the 2011 fiscal year, increasing the amount distributed to counties in the state. In a bipartisan effort, the Democratic senator last year proposed a bill extending the act through 2017.

Neighboring counties also acquired funding. Otero County was awarded $785,969.12 and Chaves County will receive $40,584.25.

Catron County will get $3,442,578.53, the state’s highest amount.

Revenues down, but city able to break even

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com An audit of the Ruidoso Downs 2010-11 budget may have shown an overall shortfall in revenue, but the actual money spent in that time period actually resulted in a positive budgetary variance.

That’s according to accountant Dan Bryant, who presented his findings to the City Council at its regular meeting Jan. 23.

Austin pointed out the overall decrease of assets, with the general fund holding more than $2 million, as opposed to $3 million the year before.

“A lot of that comes from grant money we received for the Waste Water Treatment Plant,” Austin pointed out.

“As we spend that, the overall budget will decrease. With the economy the way it is, our tax revenues actually remained constant, which was kind of surprising.

“The overall money in the general fund reflects the work we’ve done to maintain that amount, and I think we’ve done a pretty good job,” he added.

One big discrepancy came in the inventory listing of the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

“When we got through with that, we found a pretty significant overstatement,” Austin said. “We lost about $106,000 that way.”

Austin also pointed out a shortfall of about $306,000 in overall revenues, but that the actual amount spent in the year kept things in the black. He also suggested the budgetary difference in the museum inventory be transferred to the general fund to make things balance out.

The council also approved mid-year adjustments to the 2011-12 budget, as presented by City Finance Director Terri

Mosley, but not before a significant increase in the Fire Department budget was removed.

Mosley said a full-time lieutenant had to be budgeted in, but councilor Gary Williams felt it was inappropriate to fund the position in the idle of the budgetary cycle, preferring to move the item to budgetary talks in July for 2012-13.

Mayor Tom Armstrong said he would like to have seen the position filled this year, in light of the devastating fire season the state suffered last year, but Councilor Tommy Hood concurred with Williams, saying it would be unwise to make this decision with the new budget and elections coming up.

In other business, the council: • Approved the hiring of Ryan Frost as a full-time officer in the Ruidoso Downs Police Department. Frost – a former police officer from Georgia – had been hired part time in July; • Approved the purchase of five in-car cameras for police department vehicles. Police Chief Doug Babcock explained the cameras have the ability to burn evidence DVDs directly, without having to be downloaded first onto a computer. The new cameras would save the department time and cost $20,250, with $20,000 coming from a Hubbard Foundation grant; • Approved the payment of the Waste Water Treatment Plant invoice for December in the amount of $21,876.10; • Recognized the Ruidoso Downs Beautification Committee after it received a President’s Circle Award from Keep America Beautiful. According to committee member Judy Miller, there are 21 affiliates in the state, and Ruidoso Downs was among 15 that won this award. She also pointed out there will be a Great American Cleanup March 7.

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population due to census figures which represent a 5-6 percent growth. With Medicare, Medicaid, private and public insurance funding constantly fluctuating, LCMC’s need for a secure foundation is crucial, according to Santos.

Mitchell stated that taking advantage of this 2 for 1 funding opportunity would assist LCMC as it continues to be as frugal as possible. The failure to appropriate this available funding may make Lincoln County residents depend on metro hospitals.

But after all the discussion finished, 4 of 5 commissioners rejected Santos’ proposal for full funding, rejecting the opportunity to receive the maximum federal funding possible.

Two other action agenda items were presented and determined. Resolution 2011-17, which deals with adult TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients and those receiving Unemployment Benefits undergoing mandatory drug testing was discussed.

Zack Riley, representative of Rep. Steve Pearce stated, “We’re not looking to punish children. We’re trying to alleviate the government from supporting bad choices.” Doth motioned to support the resolution, and the vote was unanimous to accept.

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LCMC executive director Al Santos presents the benefits of increasing the sole provider reimbursement rate to county commissioners during a special meeting Monday held at LCMC. Finally, the retro-reflectivity for Lincoln County Highway Signs issue was discussed. Lincoln County, by adopting Resolution 2011-28, Road Sign Maintenance Policy, will be compliant with federal retro-reflectivity mandates. Powell repeated her opinion that this issue is a waste of money. The resolution was adopted: Doth voted against.

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Get out your hip boots

It’s that time of just an observation – got year. Warm one day, it?) Ads try to make us snow the next. If you’re fall head-over-heels in a seasonal allergy suflove with one candidate ferer, you’ve probably while bashing the very already blown your nose soul out of another. to bits. You’re wonderHow did we arrive here? ing if those lotion and Whatever happened to aloe tissues have both a the phrase, “my worthy purse and an industrial opponent?” size.

What will it take Even the forest is for our candidates to confused: bloom or stick to issues, planks hibernate still? The and platforms? Is there quandary continues as a way Joe Q. Public can Sue Hutchison closet floors all across communicate to these suehutch@valornet.com the county are strewn politickers that he’s just with both snow boots and flip-flops. not going to take it anymore? I have no Thick, multi-colored sweaters line the idea when it became acceptable to cruhangers, but tank-tops are peeking out cify the opponent. For me, any runnerof the clear, plastic storage bins on the for-public-office will have to prove she/ upper shelves. And yet, I find myself he can do the job and do it with dignity looking for a pair of hip boots. before I dangle the chad by any name in my cardboard cubicle on Election Day. Welcome to election year frenzy, Bring back Johnny! (I know he’s friends. My winter boots simply dead already, don’t email me) Rememaren’t going to cut it this year. I need ber Johnny Carson’s humor? Politihip boots. I need waders! Navigatcians, actors and notable people felt ing through this campaign muck takes honored when Johnny included them in stamina. It takes a strong spine, an his monologue with his tongue-in-cheek even stronger stomach. No longer do candidates treat opponents with dignity. wit. Bring back great humor, insults which don’t demean, and dignified Instead, if mud can get any muddier, disagreement. candidates will find a way to sling it Being a consummate glass-is-halfharder than ever. I know it’s only Januempty person, I think it’ll get worse ary, but the election floor is already before it gets better, so I’ll keep my hip deep with it. Deep! boots handy until November. And if we We’ve been invited to Meet-&Google it, perhaps we can buy waders Greets in town, and forums and debates in bulk.

Let’s take up a collection. keep coming on TV. (FYI: Heather Wilson, candidate for the US Senate, Sue Hutchison, who thinks Syrup of breezed through town last Wednesday, Ipecac can be replaced with any current and mud-slinging was kept to a minipolitician, can be reached at suehutch@ mum… this is NOT an endorsement, valornet.com

Friends of the Dog Park needed

The Dog Park has been a wonderful success for our community of dog owners.

But sometimes there is an unforeseen price to pay for such success.

The Park’s grass has suffered and is in need of grass seed to be purchased and spread. The heavy usage and recent moisture has also caused a mud bog around the entry gates, where sure footing by handlers is most needed. So, this area perhaps could use more concrete square blocks (someone kindly laid some in a single line out from each gate already).

Parks and Recreation Department rarely has extra money in their budget for such things and they do the best they can.

And they have some great ideas and are

anxious to help out.

So, I am asking and hoping for donations from dog owners in our community, so we can purchase grass seed and concrete blocks. My husband and I are willing to do the labor of ground preparation, spreading seed and placement of the blocks.

If you can help out with any amount, small or large, the following merchants have kindly allowed me to place donation jars noted “Dog Park.” Or, if anyone would like to donate the concrete blocks, or help with labor just drop your name, number and e-mail in the jar as help would be great also.

Thank you for any donation.

Susan Carter

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January 31, 2012

GueSt Column The real meal deal

By Ned Cantwell

For a long spell I had taken a leave from my favorite breakfast haunt, Log Cabin, in favor of the fast food delights of McDonald’s. Big breakfast, smaller price appeals to the cheapo in me, and I’ve got cheapo supersized.

Plus, you are in and out of the fast food outfits in a jiffy. That is quite important to a retired guy who has nothing on the day’s agenda but a visit to the post office. Always in a hurry, to do what? I’ve never quite figured it out.

So I returned to Log Cabin a couple of years ago and waitress Sheri says – note it’s been well over a year but she greets me as if we had chatted yesterday – “Hi, Mr. Cantwell!” Are you kidding me?

This young lady remembers me? Cue big proud smile.

I am seated and Sheri approaches the table. Surely she has forgotten my preferences. “Sausage?” she asks, “two over medium, sourdough, hash browns, no coffee, and you want your bill when the food is delivered for the quick getaway, right?”

That’s about all you need to know about Sheri’s people skills. You got a lady like this serving tables, you send a cab for her when the car breaks down.

My friend Sheri Ogden is 33. She has a husband named John. She has two children, Johnett and Conner, 12 and 9.

My friend Sheri Ogden recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and on Monday underwent a mastectomy.

Roberta and I know how this devastating news slams a family to the emotional mat. We have a daughter, Sheri.

She has a husband named John. She has two children, Jessica and Jaiden, 13 and 10. Our daughter Sheri had a mastectomy three years ago. Our daughter Sheri is cancer free – our thanks to the Lord – and we know Sheri Ogden will also be cancer free.

Blaine Dern opened the Log Cabin in 1990, built it into a thriving business, sold it to his daughter Michele and her husband, Eric Ament, a Ruidoso police officer. Michele has operated the restaurant since 1999 and has continued the family tradition of excellence that has made the words “breakfast” and “Log Cabin” often end up in the same sentence.

Sheri Ogden will not be serving tables the next couple of months. She will be where she should be, recuperating at home. But Michele will be there and Michele will be waiting those same tables Sheri would have been serving and in so doing is going to save every single cent of every single tip and give it to Sheri who faces staggering health bills.

That’s one of the most touching gestures to cross my plate in some time. For the next couple of months, I’ll be getting sausage, two over medium, sourdough, hash browns, no coffee, and the bill delivered with the food. It really doesn’t take all that long and the post office is right down the street.

This is the real meal deal. Great breakfast, wonderful service, and the chance to help out a fine young woman. I promise you this. Sheri won’t forget it.

Ned Cantwell – ncantwell@bajabb.com – is a New Mexico columnist who lives in Ruidoso.

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January 31, 2012

SKI APACHE from pg. 1 large American flag unfurled from the sky diver to dominate the winter morning sky.

After a few silent circles the, obviously, very experienced sky diver and his flowing American flag made a pinpoint landing in front of the lodge’s patio, making a statement about empowerment and ability.

The story of the Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Program (SADSP) has been about empowerment and ability more than disability since the program started in 1976 to help disabled Vietnam veterans learn to ski.

The program has grown by teaching a wide range of inspiring people – who also happen to have a disability – to ski, however that historic military connection parachuted into the ski area on Saturday afternoon when Sgt. First Class (ret.)

Dana Bowman amazed the crowd.

Bowman was a member of the

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Army’s Golden Knights, their elite parachuting division, and a special forces soldier who lost both of his legs in a sky

Parachute Team’s lead speaker and recruiting commander. It was more than just re-enlisting. He had to prove that he was fit for service by running two miles on his artificial legs and completing the Army’s physical fitness test.

After retiring from the Army in 1996, Bowman has become a motivational speaker, giving hundreds of speeches to students and counseling other amputees.

– Dana Bowman Bowman talked to the crowd Sgt. First Class (ret.) at the landing site in motivational tones and said, “We all have a diving accident. In 1994, he collided with testimony.” teammate Sgt. Jose Aguillon during the He was also the featured speaker at team’s annual training when they hit at a the SADSP Silent Auction on Saturday combined 300 miles per hour. Aguillon night. was killed and Bowman lost both legs.

“The triumph of the human spirit lies Nine months later, Bowman became in all of us,” Bowman says. “We are all disabled in one way or another when we the first double amputee to re-enlist think we can’t live out our dreams.” in the Army and was named the U.S.

We are all disabled in one way or another when we think we can’t live out our dreams.

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Body of missing man found

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The body of Kenneth Paul Payne who was reported missing more than a week ago was found during the weekend in a ravine by two women near Ruidoso Downs off Highway 70.

The cause of death is believed by authorities to be exposure to the elements.

Payne was last seen at the Ruidoso Downs Walmart and is described as being 5-foot, 8-inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and was reported to have Alzheimer’s disease.

Council candidate has ideas for ’Zozo

ing the local school district.

By Patrick Rodriguez “The town has a lot to Reporter offer for a tiny town,” she patrick@ruidosofreepress.com said, “but we definitely CARRIZOZO – Corrine need some more goods and Haley would like to see this services here.” town have more living wage She stressed the need jobs, or at least some opporfor more retail stores in the tunities for entrepreneurship. town and would like to see “But of course we can’t a thriving arts scene in the do that until we have enough area. “What the galleries people here to sustain that,” have done here in town is she said. “It’s like what Corrine Haley just incredible,” said Haley. comes first – the chicken or “You go down 12th Street and it really the egg. It has to be a several-pronged looks nice.” approach to increasing our population Whoever is elected to the town counsomewhat and maybe try to get grants for cil will most certainly have to deal with town beautification.” a new planning and zoning committee, She says Carrizozo has a lot to offer for being such a small town, “but we defi- which lost three members due to resignanitely need some more goods and services tions earlier this month. Although turnover on the committee isn’t uncommon, here.” there has been growing tension between Haley certainly has many ideas on the council and the board over the issue how to improve the area, which should of residential zoning and enforcement of help her along during a campaign for ordinances. a seat on the town council. With two Haley says that the people coming openings on the council and only three into town and trying to change the way candidates pursing the opportunity to be things have been for a very long time crea part of the legislative branch of a small ates a lot of friction that doesn’t necessargovernment, her chances seem pretty ily have to happen. good.

“I think if you choose a point from In December, Haley made the deciwhich you want to enforce your codes sion to seek public office, a venture she and make it very public – and I’m just has not pursued before. The other two suggesting this as a compromise to what’s candidates – Chris Ventura and Jamie Gieb – have either campaigned for public going on now – that yes, it will take time, but let those things go away naturally office before or are currently on the town rather than coming and conflicting the council through appointment. Municipal elections will be held March 6.

A native of Boise, Idaho, Haley has only been residing in Carrizozo for the past five years, a relative newcomer to the area, Watch but has done much with UFC Figh helping the town become at LUCY’Sts more prosperous. !

After moving to Carrizozo, Haley has had to put her career as a real estate agent on hold, a job she started while living in Las Cruces for four years.

She planned to get back into real estate when she moved to Carrizozo, but “the market sort of came to a screeching halt,” she said. Rather than pay real estate licensing fees during 2408 Sudderth Dr. • 575.257.8754 a slow sellers market, she decided to give it up.

Instead she became (must be 21 and over) involved with Carrizozo Works Inc., a nonprofit TH community and economic development organization with a stated purpose of improving the quality of TH life, educational opportunities and the financial well-being of the town.

She currently serves on the board of directors for the group.

“I’m in a position at this point in time where I am not working and I have time to invest,” she said.

Carrizozo Works has started Project 1500, the goal of which is to increase the town’s population to 1,500. Haley said the organization has developed some strategies for that, such as ways to get the word out about the town being a retirement destination and highlight-

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community as we have,” she said.

“It’s been quite clear that zoning has not been a big priority here as far as the enforcement of said zoning,” Haley added. “That’s why I’m suggesting we take a starting point and say we’re going to start enforcing the zoning but we’re leaving everything the way it is. If it’s already there, it’s grandfathered in.”

Haley said Carrizozo has a surprising amount of diversity and the residents are very accepting.

“I have certainly felt welcomed here by people who have lived here for genera-

tions, and I think there’s a real acceptance of people’s differences,” she said. “There are some completely flaming liberals and some completely flaming right-wing people, but everyone for the most part gets along. It’s kind of a live and let live type of thing.”

As for what she would bring to the town council right away, Haley said: “I think I can bring a listening ear, respect for people who have family that have lived here for generations, and I hope the ability to bring consensus among different people of different interests.”

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January 31, 2012

A centennial of tourism strength

By Sandi Aguilar For the Ruidoso Free Press A reception was held at the Governor’s residence on Tuesday, Jan. 24, celebrating 100 years of tourism in New Mexico. Tourism Association of New Mexico, a state-wide organization with the mission of keeping the economic importance of New Mexico tourism at the forefront of the legislators’ minds hosted the event. Governor Martinez gracefully shook hands and listened to industry related professionals in attendance.

“Part of the coalition is to highlight and acknowledge the importance of tourism and invite industry members and legislators to come together and share that information,” explains Sharon Schultz, chief executive officer of the Tourism Association of New Mexico. “Tourism is a

huge engine for the state,” the intent to be able to and finally the legislators measure and prove the understand this. Schultz effectiveness of our mesays legislators do support dia so we can get more tourism as a whole and are funding.” now quoting the numbers Valencia says the provided by the industry. department works very Tourism is the largest closely with the Governor private sector employer in who is “absolutely and the state and brings in an very much in support of estimated $6.1 billion to tourism and sees it as an New Mexico. economic driver for the Representative Thomstate.” as Anderson, a retired Speaking to Governor nuclear scientist living in Martinez and more than Rio Rancho in his second two dozen legislators term, does what he can including Senator Adair Photo courtesy of Sandi Aguilar to keep tourism promoGovernor Susana Martinez speaking with Lisa Boeke tourism di- and Representative Cook, tion strong and says, “We rector at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and newly elected were approximately a need to sell our vistas and board president for TANM and Sharon Schultz, CEO for TANM. hundred industry related culture and things to do. professionals from around It is one of the most profitable industries the state. These included the Ruidoso Veronica Valencia, director of in New Mexico.” Anderson stated he fell Downs Racetrack, Ruidoso Valley Chammarketing and communications for the in love with New Mexico when he came ber of Commerce, Hayduk-King AdvertisNM Tourism Department says, “We are in 1957 for the nuclear program at Sandia in the process of launching a new brand ing, Carlsbad Chamber, Gallup Chamber, National Laboratories. His career led him for New Mexico... portraying adventures Roswell Chamber, Steam Locomotive various places, and finally back to New Railroad Historical Society, Albuquerque steeped in culture.” Valencia explains Mexico.

Convention and Visitors Bureau and Herifocus groups were conducted around tage Hotels and Resorts.

The Tourism Association of New the nation and New Mexico was seen as Mexico and the Department of Tourism The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of hot, dry, brown and boring. Overcoming work closely together in keeping job these misconceptions and delineating our Commerce will host Ruidoso Day in growth for New Mexicans in the tourism offering will be the focus of the message. Santa Fe on Feb. 8 offering an additional sector, keeping the tourism department as opportunity for business professionals in Currently there is $2.5 million budgeted a Cabinet level agency and establishing a for marketing and, according to Valencia, Lincoln County to speak with legislators dedicated funding mechanism for tourism the department will “use those dollars as about tourism and other economic issues marketing, advertising and promotion. facing the community. wisely and effectively as possible with

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When asked why she’s running for

By Sue Hutchison Senate at this point in her life, Wilson Reporter said: “We are at risk, for the first time suehutch@valornet.com in our history, of giving our children Heather Wilson, a Republican less than what we were given.”

U.S. Senate candidate, visited Sacred Sen. Jeff Bingaman, who currently Grounds Coffee Shop in Ruidoso on holds the Senate seat, announced last Wednesday. In a casual meet and greet year that he will not run for reelection. format, the former congresswoman Two other Republicans – Las Cruces chatted with those present, talking businessman Greg Sowards and Lt. about her goals if elected and fielding Gov. John Sanchez – are also camquestions from the audience. paigning, as well as two candidates on Wilson, who represented New the Democratic side.

Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press If elected, Wilson pledged to from 1998 to 2009, spoke about the Heather Wilson hosted a meet and greet at curtail government spending, saying priorities in her campaign.

Sacred Grounds to promote her platforms she wants to stop “spending money “I am a candidate for the U.S. in the run for Senate in the 2012 election. we don’t have and building a deficit Senate,” Wilson said, because she’s we can’t sustain.” “deeply concerned about the future of our economy.”

Wilson’s topics at the meet and greet Wednesday included High on Wilson’s list of essentials is federal fiscal responeconomic woes, small business concerns, banking issues and sibility. According to campaign materials, her other platform planks include job creation, American values and strong defense. governmental regulations. She fielded questions from the audience dealing with constituent representation, partisan gridlock, Wilson’s background is varied. An alumna of the Air Force Medicare, Social Security, and federal debt reduction.

Academy, she was one of just a few women attending the miliConcerned about national healthcare and health insurance istary institution at the time, graduating in 1982. She also attended sues, Wilson vowed to vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Oxford University in England on a Rhodes scholarship, earning Healthcare Act, signed into law in 2010. She also wants to promaster’s and doctoral degrees in international relations. vide better stewardship of our nation’s defense. On unemployIn addition to her congressional work, Wilson has headed ment, she stated that there are statistics that suggest 25 percent the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and of men age 30 and younger are out of work. She said regulations served on the staff of the National Security Council during the have contributed to massive layoffs in small businesses.

George H.W. Bush administration.

Unemployment in Lincoln County rises slightly

By Patrick Rodriguez Reporter patrick@ruidosofreepress.com The seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate in Lincoln County was 5.3 percent in December, up three-tenths of a point from November, according to data released Thursday by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

According to the department, 10,055 of 10,622 individuals in the county’s labor pool were working last month. In November, 10,086 of 10,619 were employed.

Unemployment in the county stood at 6.8 percent a year ago.

The county’s jobless rate stood at 7.3 percent to start last year when Gov. Susana Martinez took office. The rate fell sharply to 6 percent for both February and March. The rate then declined further to

5.3 percent in April and hit a nearly twoyear low of 4.5 percent for May, before rising to 5.5 percent in June.

The summer months saw the jobless rate near or at 5 percent, which is where it stood in July. Unemployment fell to 4.6 percent in August, before creeping toward 4.8 percent in September and 5.1 percent in October.

Across the state, unemployment was 6.6 percent in December, up one-tenth of a point from the previous month, ending eleven consecutive months of decline that started in January 2011. The statewide jobless rate was 8.6 percent a year ago.

The rate of over-the-year job growth was 0.9 percent, representing an increase of about 7,400 jobs. December was the seventh straight month of over-the-year job growth, following a sustained period

of losses that started November 2008, according to the department.

The educational and health services industry created the most jobs statewide, adding 4,300 jobs during the past year, growing by 3.5 percent. Meanwhile, the retail industry reported 3,700 additional jobs, following three years of job less that ended earlier this year. The mining industry added 2,400 jobs during the past year, while the financial activities industry posted a gain of 2,800 jobs.

Gains were also reported in the leisure and hospitality industry, adding 1,400 jobs, and manufacturing reported a gain of 100 jobs.

Professional and business services employment remained unchanged from a year ago.

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Ask an entrepreneur: Economic Pulse – confused by news of “improved gross receipts tax?”

While it is great news to for the Village of Ruidoso that Gross Receipts Taxes for most of 2011 are up what does this mean to the rest of us? Does it mean that Village merchants experienced improved sales or profitability? It’s best to begin with the facts as defined by the NM Tax and Revenue Department: “Gross receipts are the total amount of money or value of other consideration received from: Selling property in New Mexico; leasing or licensing property employed in New Mexico; granting a right to use a franchise employed in New Mexico; performing services in New Mexico, and selling research and development services performed outside New Mexico, the product of which is initially used in New Mexico.”

“Gross receipts mean the total amount of money or other consideration received from the above activities.

Although the gross receipts tax is imposed on businesses, it is common for a business to pass the gross receipts tax on to the purchaser either by separately stating it on the invoice or by combining the tax with the selling price. The gross receipts tax rate varies throughout the state from 5.125 to 8.6875 percent depending on the location of the business. It varies because the total rate combines rates imposed by the state, counties, and, if applicable, municipalities where the businesses are located. The business pays the total gross receipts tax to the state, which then distributes the counties’ and municipalities’ portions to them.”

As a result the GRT is: a tax on most sales; scaled by differing rates; and subject to exemption and deductions. After those variables and factors are applied, “portions” of the GRT are distributed back to the counties and municipalities where they were collected to fund a large part of their operating budgets. Due to these considerations the GRT does not represent a one-to-one relationship to sales revenue nor is it a basis for market trend analytics, as the factors - and the individual business’ accounting application of them can vary year to year.

Not all goods and services pay the same tax rate, and the timing of business tax payments

to the Tax & Revenue Department may vary from year to year.

Municipalities are most interested in the size of their tax distribution checks from the tax and revenue Marianne Mohr department and Business Editor how this year’s marianne@ruidosofreepress.com check compares to the one they received last year. Actual business sales volume is probably a more direct measure of local economic health than the amount of taxes collected by a taxing authority.

From current data published by the NM Tax and Revenue Department - 2011 gross receipts (reported sales) show a slight increase over 2010. This small uptick in sales volume is welcome news. But perhaps it is not such great news that while taxes on Village business sales transactions were up significantly – actual Village merchants’ sales showed only a very slight increase.

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

LC Heritage Center: Community resource

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com “Have you noticed how quiet dad has become lately, sis?”

“I have! And that’s not all. He’s not answering the phone when I call, his fridge is almost empty and he’s not taking his usual morning walk anymore, and I’ve noticed he keeps forgetting his shower. What’s wrong?”

“Ever since mom died he’s become more and more withdrawn. I wonder how we can help him.”

According to James D. Martin, a licensed professional clinical counselor, conversations like the above happen frequently in families across socioeconomic and age barriers. Dozens of possibilities exist as to reasons for withdrawal from normal life.

Many times caregivers are tasked with the responsibility of offering support for a loved one when it’s hard to know how best to progress.

Although a daunting task, Lincoln County residents have a resource to assist in providing diagnosis, treatment, and care for changing senior adults who wish to retain their independence as long as possible.

Lincoln County Medical Center Heritage Program for Senior Adults has been around for more than 10 years, and is located inside the therapy center, west of the hospital. Managed by Martin, the program

provides evaluation, outpatient treatment, care and long term resources for adults 55 and older whose quality of life has diminished due to physical or emotional stressors. Treatment is supervised by a team of psychiatrists, master’s degree-level social workers, licensed professional clinical counselors and mental health technicians.

Studies have shown that the highest suicide rate in America focuses on nonHispanic white males 85 and older. The combination of diabetes and depression in the elderly is linked to a 38 percent higher mortality rate than diabetes alone.

Post traumatic stress disorder, dementia, Alzheimer’s and many other issues present overwhelming stressors for senior adults and caregivers.

The Heritage Program provides hope and treatment for elderly patients.

“They may be aware but not know what to do,” says Martin. “Most people are happy to see a doctor, but not a therapist.

We want to educate patients about their (current) medications and give patients (and caregivers) the strength to be in control, once again.”

“Seniors and their caregivers have unique problems and needs,” he adds.

“Physical decline, loss of independence, safety concerns and multiple losses are just a few. These require special attention and are contributors to depression and other mental issues. We exist to assist

patients in attaining an enhanced quality of life in the best of physical and mental health possible.”

Free evaluation services are available, and transportation may be provided if needed. When a patient is admitted into the program, they receive several evaluations with Dr. Ronald Monteverde, medical director of the program. Medications are regularly reviewed, a plan and therapy program is prescribed, and patients and caregivers benefit from a full range of therapeutic options. The program accepts Medicare and other insurance carriers.

Education is vital in the program.

Wellness training, medication management, nutritional information, exercise are all a part of the treatment package provided by Heritage Program. Martin says that nine out of 10 who are admitted and follow through the program are discharged without any further treatment. Graduates commonly find ways to contribute to the community around them. Refreshers are available for those who feel the need to be reminded of any tools acquired during initial treatment.

Confidentiality is taken seriously at the Heritage Program, as patients and caregivers are treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.

For more information, call 575-2576283. The LCMC Therapy Center is located at 213 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

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SWCRS Ranchers Roundtable

The Corona Range and Livestock Research Center will host the second Southwest Center for Rangeland Sustainability Rancher’s Roundtable titled “Reproduction and Heifer Development” on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. This month’s event is sponsored entirely by HiPro Feeds and is free to the public with no prior registration required. Lunch is provided and the meeting will conclude at 3 p.m. The panel this month includes Manny Encinias (Extension Beef Cattle Specialist), Kent Mills (Field Nutritionist, HiPro Feeds), Mike Nichols (Sr. Veterinarian, Pfizer Animal Health), and Tim Ross (Reproductive Physiologist), with Eric Scholljegerdes (Ruminant Nutritionist) serving as moderator. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions concerning the nutritional needs of females prior to and during the breeding season, the challenges and expense of growing and breeding replacement females, new technologies in synchronization and

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Education

By Corey Bard

Dr. Orozco presents paper in Houston

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

differences in development that exist today and what we know Deciding what to Lisa Maue read can be a frus- of the rise and fall of great civiENMU-Ruidoso trating task if you lizations across the globe, it is Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, department chair of hislive by the saying possible men were living in the tory and the humanities at ENMU-Ruidoso, presented “So many books, Americas even before 12,000 a paper during a Jan. 13 conference on Texas civil so little time.” years ago, the time generally acrights leader Alonso S. Perales. The conference comMost of us stick cepted as when the land bridge memorated the University of Houston’s acquisition of to what interests migration took place.

Perales’ papers, correspondence and archival material Families in Ruidoso will have the unique opus and our favor“The Handbook of Native in 2009.

The papers are currently available for scholportunity to bring a bit of the world into their ite authors. You American Mythology” by Basarly examination. own homes from Feb. 27 – March 7 when an have to be curious tian and Mitchell covers people Dr. Orozco was one of twelve presenters from international cast of Up with People arrives in and a person who living from the United States to Ruidoso, a stop on their 2012 world tour. across the country to present papers derived from the embraces life bethe Arctic Circle. Characters, collection.

Dr. Orozco was one of the fi rst scholars to fore the untapped deities, rituals, sacred locations, Those interested in hosting are encouraged to identify the importance of this material in early Meximysteries of the contact Linda Chen on the Ruidoso Advance objects, concepts and stories can American politics.

Perales graduated from George Team at lchen@upwithpeople.org or by calling library come defining the culture of various Washington University School of Law in 1926 and was 303-681-1471. rushing toward indigenous peoples are traced instrumental in forming LULAC (League of United you and then you across generations and shown Up with People’s visit to Ruidoso is supported by Latin American Citizens) as well as performing myriad are hooked. You love reading Media Sponsor, MTD Media. how they remain a part of condiplomatic duties for the United States. As a writer, because it stretches the imagina- temporary Native American life.

Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] orgahe drew on the law and the work of other scholars in tion, allows you to learn, and nization without any religious or political affiliations. It provides Written in an encyclopedia-like advancing civil rights in Texas. young adults an international and intercultural experience helps improve and make you a style, the annotated bibliograthat teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to More information on Perales and his accomplishbetter person. phies are particularly valuable deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. ments may be accessed online on “Handbook of Texas I enrolled in Eastern New to someone researching or Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting Online,” also written by Dr. Orozco.

Mexico University-Ruidoso’s the needs of their communities, countries and the world while writing. building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world history of New Mexico course peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org. because history has always interested me and I felt I should michelle Aguirre benavides know more about my new home Country: Mexico state. “New Mexico” by Calvin Hobbies: Roberts and Susan Roberts is Photography, travel Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: the course text and gives an I like talking to strangers overview of the state’s hisElizabeth Lindsey feelings,” says Lindsey. tory in fewer than 200 pages. is a 9th grader “The dream that scared me the most, I at Ruidoso High The Ruidoso Public Library dreamt a couple years ago. In my dream School. Her friend I woke up in the same clothes that I fell has an older edition, and upon Jason Aldridge and family know examination the new edition asleep in (in real life) and I was alone. I Country: Belgium her as Isa. has rearranged some chapters wandered around my house looking for Hobbies: since statehood and added some any family member, but instead I found a She has played Tennis/Making people laugh more recent events, otherwise it man in a goalie mask. He was tall and just on the volleyball Fun Fact/ Favorite Quote: is virtually the same book. Dr. staring at me, then he started chasing me team, serves as I’m funny without knowing it Cynthia Orozco questioned me and I didn’t know where to go so I ran and a wrestling team in class about whether I thought hid underneath my bed, but I found somemanager, SADD a two-page bibliography for a (Students Against one else underneath my bed. I don’t know history book was sufficient and how to explain him/ her/it, but it was a Destructive DeciKelly Arthur thorough enough. The library weird creature unlike any other and I didn’t sions) and student council. “I became Country: USA has a great southwest collection, notice it until I was laying underneath my student council president my freshman Hobbies/Interests: singing, including New Mexico history, year which I am so proud of” said Lindsey. bed and I heard some weird slithering dogs, scrapbooking, nature that each of those authors, hisnoise. I looked to my left and saw it. All Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: “When girls wear makeup it shows they torians and researchers felt they of a sudden the goalie mask guy pulled Until one loves an animal, care about what they look like and want had something important to say. part of one’s soul my legs and I immediately woke up from to look good. But at the same time when Having read practically nothing remains unawakened my dream. To this day I jump in my bed they aren’t wearing any it shows they are to date about New Mexico, I am at night and I hide under the covers, but fearless. You can see their true beauty,” happy to start with a survey or that’s a secret,” said Lindsey.

Naoko bansho Lindsey said overview in one volume before Country: Japan The most beautiful place that I have ever deciding if I want to tackle “It’s good for the girls to see the sensitive Hobbies/Interests: visited would be Ireland. It was green and the hundreds of books in our side of guys, but it’s also bad at the same Seakayaking, hiking foreign and I loved it. library.

Fun Fact/Favorite Quote: time because that guy and his friends I hate being in pictures!

When I moved to New might think that he lost his manhood, For more information about “Youth of the Week” but I personally don’t think that they ever contact Lisa Morales at 575-258-9922 or lisa@ Mexico, being the minimallose their manhood when showing their ruidosofreepress.com. ist that I am, I moved a car, clothes, and very little else. I have learned to live a life of nonattachment. Sometimes people confuse that with indifSolution on pg. 10 ference. I have held on to a meaningful collection of books.

Many I hope to share with you as I continue with this column.

I found three books on my bookshelf at home that will help my understanding of living in New Mexico. “The Storytelling Stone: Traditional Native American Myths and Tales” edited by Susan Feldmann is a collection of the oral literature representing tribes from Nova 1 5 0 9 S U D D E R T H  W W W. G O L D E N YA R N F L O O R I N G . C O M  5 7 5 . 2 5 7 . 2 0 5 7 Scotia to California. From the book’s back cover: “The great themes present in ancient myths around the globe – the great flood, struggle between life and death, acquisition of fire, beginnings of humankind make the stories familiar and thought provoking.”

“Quest for the Origins of the First Americans” by E. James Dixon deals with The Lottery has raised more than for New Mexico education. the prevailing theory that the Americas were settled following a migration from Asia across the Bering Land Bridge into Alaska, and then those peoples eventually reached South America. Dixon traces archeology in the Arctic Circle, South America, Australia and colonies of the Pacific islands, suggesting evidence of people Since 1996, more than 75,000 students have attended college on the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. at simultaneous times may From all of them to all of you, “Thanks for playing New Mexico!” have evolved at different rates in different places and some could have been NMLOTTERY.COM sea explorers. Given the

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commonly refered to as Chris and I don’t the “Ten-speed.” watch “America’s Funniest Home Videos” very Racing cyclists of often due to the anticithat time period spent pated pain that many of hours computing gear the subjects must endure ratios while analyzing after the televised fact their conditioning and but on the show that the terrain to be conaired on 15 January there quered during the next was a video of a “headrace. Having ten gears er” that propelled the biwas very limiting by cycle rider head first into today’s standards and the ground. The “Penny today’s bicycles can Farthing” (named after offer up to thirty-three the large and small Britgear selections thus Galen Farrington ish coins) that the unforprecluding the need to rablady@beyondbb.com tunate cyclist was riding pre-select gears – there was probably a replica are more than enough to but as such was the symbol of what would choose from. Skilled riders would often become the mechanical fuel of the bicycle type (with an actual typewriter) their movement. In this country the bike would personal gear charts and tape them to the be known as the “Ordinary” or simply a bike’s handlebars so they would know “High Wheeler.” exactly what gear they needed for the given situation. It was an involvement Humanity’s collective history is often that could lead to a race winner who used individually fogged into forgetfulness and as I reflected on AFHV’s header short, the his brawn and brain. velocipede riding schools of the 1860s Today the only cyclists who care came to mind. To ride a High Wheeler about gear ratios are the coaches of under while no paved roads existed (the “Tin eighteen-year-olds due to the bio-mechanLizzie” was still some thirty years away) ics of their students’ developing bodies was extremely challenging and dangerous. – higher gears are not permitted and age Headers sometimes resulted in death. It’s determines gear limits. The number one physics. Sitting atop the wheel placed the developmental problem with neophyte center of gravity very high, almost directly cyclists is knee injury due to pushing too over the wheel’s axel and hitting a pothole high a gear and learning to “spin” the or stone had sudden, predictable results. cranks not only develops speed, but enPeople had to be taught not only how to ables decades of enjoyable cycling. ride these unwieldy two wheelers but also Thankfully, cyclists are not takhow to crash. ing “headers” today that could result in The large wheel was created to allow severe injury but today’s bicycles are the cyclist to travel a greater distance per geared as if we are all professionals and revolution of the pedals and was limited although the activity is easier, we need to by the length of the cyclist’s inseam – the not simply jump in head-first. Create your longer the legs, the larger the wheel. This own personal velocipede school – gearing simple mathematical relationship provided is an integral part of bike fit. Make sure an advantage for the taller racing cyclists your dealer fits you to your bike not just of the day. A short cyclist with an inseam once but two or three times during your of thirty-one inches could ride a wheel first months of riding. Do it right and ride circumference of forty-eight inches and for life. would be at a ten inch disadvantage per pedal stroke to the racer with the thirty-six inch inseam.

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also affects the desire Purchasing organic for unnatural farming products is a growing practices. Purchasing fad and there are many organic products can get reasons to join this expensive, and transtrend. Organic farming portation methods can is not only beneficial add to the price of these to our health; such items. It is important for practices are also better us to support local agrifor our planet. Organic culture in our area that farming is the producutilizes organic praction of agriculture tices. Lincoln County without or limited use of hosts several farmers synthetic pesticides or markets during the sumchemical fertilizers and mer months, including other unnatural practices Angie Fernandez Glencoe, Capitan and during crop production.

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Wide Web at our fingertips, there are Another problem we face in the many resources to help us get started quest for healthy food is genetically and help answer questions as things modified foods (GMO) also known as genetically engineered organisms (GEO) move along. which is the alteration of genes or DNA The New Mexico Alliance for molecules from different sources to Healthy Kids and our local forest service assist with drought, disease resistance, department have partnered up to promote and climate tolerance. GMO’s have also community gardening projects throughbeen known to enhance size, color, taste out Lincoln County. If you are interested, and nutrition. It appears that this type you are welcome to attend one of their of production is beneficial as it assists monthly meetings which are held the in helping the world’s food supply, first Wednesday of every month at the but because this is such a new science, Smokey Bear Ranger Station located at we do not have enough information to the Hot Shot building conference, room conclude the actual effects on the human at 5 p.m. This would allow you to learn body. This does cause alarm to health about the projects in our area, and give organizations all over the world. Such yourself an opportunity to learn about farming practices have already been gardening and help our local children banned in other parts of the world. and our community. Organic food and Currently, the demand for food organic gardening practices will benefit at lower prices has forced farmers to health, community and personal growth produce larger crops and other agriculso come on over to the greener side of ture, in shorter amounts of time, which life, there is plenty of room.

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The public sector saw a net loss of 1,300 jobs during the past year, with declines reported at the federal and local levels, while the state government saw an increase of 400 jobs. Statewide, local government lost 900 jobs and federal employment was down 800 jobs.

Neighboring counties also reported slight increases in unemployment in December. The jobless rate for Otero County was 5.8 percent, up two-tenths of a point, and the jobless rate for Chaves County was 6.2 percent, up twotenths of a point.

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Sports Results

Jan. 24

Boys basketball Dexter JV 63, Corona 33 Hondo 60, Elida 36 Cloudcroft 59, Mescalero 55 Girls basketball Corona 44, Dexter JV 9 Elida 63, Hondo 41 Cloudcroft 69, Mescalero 48 Ruidoso 72, Goddard 63

Jan. 26

Boys basketball Hondo 57, Corona 13 Mescalero 46, Carrizozo 41 Girls basketball Corona 65, Hondo 44 Mescalero 54, Carrizozo 43 Dexter 53, Capitan 51 (OT)

Jan. 27

Boys basketball Lovington 61, Ruidoso 44 Cliff at Carrizozo, cancelled Girls basketball Ruidoso 56, Lovington 55 Cliff at Carrizozo, cancelled

Jan. 28

Boys basketball Reserve 58, Corona 47 Ruidoso 51, NMMI 47 Girls basketball Corona 53, Reserve 47 Hatch 67, Ruidoso 49

Jan. 30

Boys basketball Carrizozo at Mountainair, late Girls basketball Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, late Carrizozo at Mountainair, late

Sports Upcoming

Jan. 31

Boys basketball Vaughn at Corona, 7 p.m.

Hondo at Lake Arthur, 7 p.m.

Roswell at Ruidoso, 7:30 p.m.

Mescalero at Capitan, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Vaughn at Corona, 5 p.m.

Hondo at Lake Arthur, 5 p.m.

Mescalero at Capitan, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 2

Boys basketball Corona at Grady, 7 p.m.

Hondo at Vaughn, 7 p.m.

Dexter JV at Corona, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball Corona at Grady, 5 p.m.

Hondo at Vaughn, 5 p.m.

Dexter JV at Corona, 5 p.m.

Feb. 3

Boys basketball Vaughn at Carrizozo, 6 p.m.

Mescalero at Hagerman, 7:30 p.m.

Capitan at Gateway Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Ruidoso at Portales, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Vaughn at Carrizozo, 4 p.m.

Mescalero at Hagerman, 5:30 p.m.

Capitan at Gateway Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Ruidoso at Portales, 5:30 p.m.

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Vega trey hands Ruidoso the win

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com For two games, it looked as though the Ruidoso Lady Warriors had shaken off those losing blues.

The girls opened the week with a 72-63 victory over Goddard Jan. 24, then won a nail-biter against Lovington Friday in their District 4-3A opener, winning 56-55 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Brittanie Vega.

But the Lady Warriors took a big step back the next day, losing big on the road to Hatch, 67-49.

“I can’t really tell you what happened,” said Ruidoso coach Dean Hood of the Hatch loss. “The first two minutes weren’t too bad, but then we couldn’t get anything to go in.”

Center Madigan Gonzales was about the only Ruidoso player to have a good night, scoring 12 points and getting double digits in rebounds, but the rest – to quote Hood – just “weren’t on their game.”

That wasn’t the case Friday, as the Lady Warriors (14-6, 1-0 district) opened up against Lovington firing on all cylinders. They had a 30-22 lead at the half, while Lovington (8-13, 0-1) couldn’t buy a basket.

But the tables turned in the second half, as Lovington began a steady comeback with easy chip shots – while it was the Lady Warriors that found layoffs going off the rim.

“It was just nerves,” said Ruidoso coach Dean Hood. “They were really nervous before the game, and Lovington was

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Ruidoso’s Brittanie Vega, center, is embraced by teammates after she hit a gamewinning three-point shot at the buzzer against Lovington Friday at Ruidoso High School. putting more pressure on us. You go to the basket a few times and miss them, and you get a little frustrated.”

Vega – who had 29 points to lead all scorers – was among the most frustrated on the night. She missed one layup with 17 seconds left which was rebounded by Lovington’s Jocelyn Jeffrey, who was then fouled.

Jeffrey went to the line and sunk both free throws to give her team a one-point

lead. Ruidoso had a chance to take the lead when Madigan Gonzales was fouled with six seconds left getting a rebound, but neither foul shot fell, and Jeffrey was fouled two seconds later.

She only made one of her two free throws, giving Lovington a two-point lead with four ticks left on the clock, setting up Vega’s heroics at the other end. see VEGA pg. 15

Ruidoso boys able to make up for Lovington loss

By Karen Boehler and Todd Fuqua For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – For two quarters, NMMI played a solid game vs. Ruidoso Saturday, seemingly doing everything right and leading the Warriors 32-22 at the half.

But basketball has four quarters, and once Ruidoso picked up the defense and started hitting their shots in the third, the Colts crumbled, falling 51-47.

The win was a salve for the Warriors, who dropped a 61-44 decision to Lovington in the

District 4-3A opener Friday.

“We played better defensively and we made shots,” said Ruidoso coach Dennis Davis of Saturday’s comeback against NMMI. “That’s the difference, really. The kids worked hard and earned it. That’s all I can say about it. They did a good job of working and they earned that win because they just worked until they got what they wanted, what basically they had coming to them at the end of the day.”

NMMI coach Pilar Carrasco sounded very unhappy.

“We just didn’t execute,” he

said. “The defense is easy when you don’t make them pay. We helped their defense look good because we just panicked. Then the pressure got to us. We were up 10, and I knew we were going to go through our five, six minute funk.”

The Colts started strong, going up 4-0 on layups by Steven Powers and Richard Trujillo. While the Warriors were struggling to get their shots to fall – Ryan Williams got the first Ruidoso point on a free throw at 4:55 and the first field goal at 3:30 – NMMI was taking a 14-7 first-quarter lead.

The Warriors (6-13, 0-1 district) finally started getting the ball in the net in the second, but the teams traded baskets, and with three 3s in the second

by Justin Petross, the Colts got that 10-point lead in the half.

But everything changed in the third quarter.

After Collin Weingardt got the first basket just 10 seconds in, they not only stopped hitting, they stopped shooting, trying only two shots in the first four minutes. Ruidoso, meanwhile, was quickly closing see WARRIORS pg. 15

Warrior wrestlers 12th at Roberston Invitational

“Losing him cost us 24 team points right there,” Pacheco said.

“He’d have been in the finals, no doubt.”

Still, the Warriors that did wrestle did so admirably. After the first day of round robin matches on Friday, five Ruidoso wrestlers – Travis Barry at 138, Michael Carpenter at 145, Armando Baca at 160, Matthew Carr at 195 and heavyweight Mikael Montoya – were seeded into the gold bracket.

All but Montoya had 4-1 records heading into Saturday, and Montoya went undefeated in five matches. But that didn’t stop them all from being the eight seed and having to wrestle the No. 1 seed in the first round.

“I wondered why that was, why we had Courtesy Micah Trujillo to take on state chamRuidoso’s Michael Carpenter, left, tosses his Los Alamos opponent during the round robin pions right off the bat,” matches of the Robertson Invitational, Friday at Las Vegas.

Pacheco said. “Against anyone else, we’d have tional this weekend. rated the six teams in those spots. had the chance to compete for more Under NMAA rules, only the top District 3-1A/3A opponent Cobre points.” two wrestlers in each weight class will was one point ahead of the Warriors The first round may have been get a berth at state, and Pacheco thinks in the standings, finishing 11th, while rough on the Warriors, but Montoya eight wrestlers have a good shot at goSilver – favorite to win another 1A/3A was able to take third overall, while ing. state title – was seventh overall.

Carr was fourth, Baca fifth and CarThe five that got into the gold “The seeding kind of threw us, but penter and Barry each seventh in their the kids wrestled nine matches over the bracket at Robertson should qualify along with DeSoto, while Ty Marshall weight classes. weekend and got some good experiat 106 and Cody Barry at 126 are on the With DeSoto wrestling and the 24 ence,” Pacheco said. “That will help us Courtesy Micah Trujillo verge. points Pacheco says his team could with district coming up.”

Ruidoso’s Cody Barry controls his op“If we can get those eight in there, have had, the Warriors very well District this year is at Silver, and Paponent from Robertson during the we can compete and meet my goal to checo is taking the week of to prepare, round robin matches of the Robertson might have leapfrogged their way all finish in the top five,” Pacheco said. the way to sixth. Only 15 points sepa- forgoing a trip to the Deming InvitaInvitational, Friday, at Las Vegas.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It wasn’t exactly the finish he was hoping for his team, but Ruidoso wrestling coach John Pacheco could at least see his team held its own and is preparing nicely for the district meet.

The Warriors finished 12th out of 28 teams at this year’s Las Vegas Robertson Invitational over the weekend, but the finish could have been as high as sixth if stellar 220-pound wrestler Tanner DeSoto had been present.

DeSoto – also a member of the Ruidoso High School band – had to stay home to compete in a band convention at RHS.

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Dexter evens up record with Capitan girls Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press DEXTER – The Lady Demons (8-12) and Tigers (10-5) closed out the non-district season in exciting fashion Jan. 26, going into overtime before Dexter finally pulled away with a 53-51 victory on free throws.

It was the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, and evened the win-loss record at 2-2. It was also the closest final of the four matches, with each team taking a lead then giving it away.

Although Capitan’s Kersti Davis put the first points of the game on the board, Demon Yessica Solis matched that and when Tamara Salas launched a threepointer 20 seconds later, Dexter took a lead it would hold throughout the first half.

But after leading 10-6 after one, all the Demons could managed in the second stanza was a pair of treys – from Stephanie Miles and Tabatha Salas – while the Tigers closed to 16-15 at the half.

The game stayed close in the fourth quarter, as the lead swung back and forth.

The Tigers had been in the bonus for the entire quarter, but were having trouble from the line. They had six straight chances, but only hit two, and after a missed 3-point attempt, they trailed 41-38 with 36.5 seconds remaining in regulation.

over with 15.2 seconds left, the Demons did what they couldn’t do in regulation and ran the clock down.

Even an extra .02 seconds put on the clock after time had expired didn’t help, as a long inbounds Photo by Karen Boehler pass went quickly Kymbra Espinosa, far left, works to get past Nayely out-of-bounds for Anderson while Georgia Lynn Eldridge (31) holds off Capitan.

Demon Abby Bogle Jan. 26 at Dexter.

Salas led all scorers with 14 Freshman Georgia Lynn Eldridge points, but was the only Demon in cut the Demon lead to one with a layup double figures. Three Tigers had 12 five seconds later, but Salas put it back points each: Dustee Rae and Georgia at three with 2-for-3 from the line, the third shot coming on a line violation.

With 14 seconds left, Dexter was going to try to kill the clock but with 5.7 seconds left, turned the ball over on a traveling violation and Davis did what she needed to: hit a 3 with 1.1 on the clock to send the game into OT. The overtime was equally exciting, as the teams traded baskets early on, keeping the game tied until Salas was fouled on a steal with 46.1 left.

She hit both ends from the line then it was Jamie Fields’ turn, but she only went 1-for-2. Natasha Banda did the same, giving Dexter the two point edge, and after Capitan turned the ball

Lynn Eldridge and Davis.

Capitan coach John Devine credited the momentum swings to several things, including a short bench.

“First half, we didn’t shoot the basketball very well,” he said. “We didn’t hit our outside shots and they did and they got a lead and then we came back in the second half and I thought we got control of it. But my depth is pretty short right now.”

And he said losing Dustee Rae Eldridge to fouls didn’t help.

“That hurt,” he said. “We like to have her on the floor but we have to be able to play with who we have out there.

The kids gave a good effort. Give coach (Hamill credit.) She had her team ready and they played better. We have to make our free throws.”

Specific goals lead to planned success

By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

– John Wooden To say you are going to change is not enough; to say you’re going to specifically change is a positive step to realizing your desired change.

Setting a specific goal is part the S.M.A.R.T. program of setting specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals. This strategy works in realizing athletic goals and real-life goals. What is experienced when setting athletic goals translates to setting life goals and they combine to produce the positive and productive lifestyle change that lasts.

This series of columns is dedicated to prepare first-time triathletes for the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon on June 9. It is a sprint triathlon consisting of a 3.5-mile run, a 10-mile bike ride on roads and a 400-yard swim in the Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC) pool.

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

After an overview of the S.M.A.R.T. program last week, we look at setting specific goals here.

You can only control what you can control, namely you. That is fundamental to setting a specific goal.

It is a huge mistake to compare yourself to others; you can’t control other people. Therefore, your performance goal should not be to win the race or a top-five finish in your age group. Rather, make a specific goal for yourself: I wish to lose weight, so I want to finish the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon on June 9.

Then further dialdown your goal of finishing the triathlon. Get out a calendar and circle June 9 with a bright yellow highlighter. Then work back from June 9 with specific items you want to achieve by month, week and day.

Break down your big goal into smaller, specific goals.

Say you haven’t been a swimmer since Mark Spitz was an Olympian and your goal is to swim 400 yards on June 9. That’s eight laps, or 16 lengths, of the RAC pool. By April 9, you want to comfortably swim 200 yards (four laps) and swim 300 yards (six laps) on May 9.

That’s doable and builds your confidence leading up to the triathlon. Do the same for running and cycling.

Bob and Betty (i.e. you) are our couch potato aspiring triathletes preparing to finish the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon. Bob’s 2011 athletic peak came when he bowled a 175 while knocking down a few beers and Betty’s highlight was trying to catch her screaming daughter at a five-yearold’s birthday party. Here is their (i.e. your) homework this week.

First, buy swimsuits and swimming goggles.

Throw in a cap if you wish.

Since Bob and Betty will need a pool for swimming (and relaxing in the warm moist air), we have a deal at the Ruidoso Athletic Club for triathlon entrants. Sign up for the triathlon at the RAC and purchase a RAC membership, and the RAC will waive the membership registration fees, worth $60. Call the RAC at 575.257.4900 for the best membership program for you.

Second, since Bob and Betty have their running shoes, they will each go out and walk or lightly jog for 15 minutes and do this four times this week.

Go out the door and have fun. Fitness and an enriched lifestyle will come with a consistent goal-oriented program.

Sarah Crewe is a USAT (USA Triath-

Bowling

lon) 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.

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

RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 19 of 32 Name Won Lost Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 High scores Handicap series – Larry Larry’s 2561, Spud & the Tater Tots 2491, Old Timers 2440 Handicap game – The Who? 919, Serious Not 895, Ageless Wonders 844 Men’s handicap series– Harry Allwein 709, Gene Nitz 688, Larry Caywood 858 Men’s handicap game – Arden Eckersley 246, Spud Mitchum 239, Tom Bivens 238 Women’s handicap series – Sandi Meek 646, Sylvia Allwein 644, Linda Mitchum 610 Women’s handicap game – Rose Bivens 260, Lucy Servies 248, Cindy Sanchez 233 Tuesday Mixed team standings, week 1 of 12 Name Won Lost Team 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Team 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 4 High scores Handicap series – Mashed Taters 2455, Rhino Rose 2445, Homies 2438 Handicap game – Four Feathers 910, Team 2 868, Living Energies 831 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 18 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 3 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 4 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 12

High scores Scratch series – Ruidoso Bowl 2367, Western Auto 2228, Even Par 1866 Scratch game – Ruidoso U-Haul 777, Team 7 688, Car Quest 616 Handicap series – Evan’s Team 2577, No Doubt 2447 Handicap game – Knight Riders 888, Wild Cards 823 Men’s scratch series – Evan Reed 677, Joe Shafer 615, Jim McGarvey 604 Men’s scratch game – Tim Vega 300, Tom Douglas 225, Ronnie Wright, Weldon Ganaway 216 Men’s handicap series – Bob Layher 741, Spud Mitchum 656, A.J. Seidel 624 Men’s handicap game – Mike Kim 258, Andrew Ramirez 253, Brad Archer 221 Women’s scratch series – Sandi Meek 663, Crystal Ingle 467, Anne Lindsey 409 Women’s scratch game – Pam Bernard 207, T.J. Romero 174, Connie Reynolds 143 Women’s handicap series – Jean Fanning 658, Trina Thomas 638, Melissa McMillan 630 Women’s handicap game – Sue Reed 241, Shelley McGarvey 224, Marianne Mohr 215 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 18 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 4 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 High scores Scratch series – Western Auto 3121, Down’s Auto Repair 2897 Scratch game – GSV 1064, Ruidoso Bowl 941 Handicap series – Ruidoso Septic 3386, Good Ole Boys 3123 Handicap game – Buckner Electric 1103, Insidhers 1013 Individual scratch series – Richard Guevara 704, Terry Bernard 659, Keith Brower 658 Individual scratch game – Tim Vega 262, Hans Dubay 247, Billy Weddige 246 Individual handicap series – Dusty Reynolds 777, Brad Archer 685, Mike Kim 668 Individual handicap game – Tyan Cannon 288, Hubert Lee 274, Bob Layher 263

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WARRIORS from pg. 13 the gap, and a trey by Terrence Shields pulled them within one with 2:03 left in the stanza.

Colt Pierce Arnold matched that but Shields came back with another 3 and after Arnold hit two free throws Luis Marquez made a layup, the NMMI lead was 40-39 after three.

Williams gave the Warriors their first lead of the game 17 seconds into the fourth quarter, and with the Ruidoso

defense holding the Colts to five free throws and one field goal in the fifth, that was all they needed.

“You’ve got to give Ruidoso credit, but you could tell. Our kids, you could see them panic and in games like that, you can’t panic,” Carrasco said.

Warrior Ismail La Paz and Petross both had 15 points on the night, and Shields and Powers each had 12 for their team, with Powers adding 13 rebounds.

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Ruidoso guard Terrence Shields, right, reaches for a rebound in front of Lovington’s Taylor Jones (22) and Quartel Nash Friday at Ruidoso High School.

A similar collapse

Photo by Arnold.J. Roe

Ruidoso forward Ryan Williams, center, sneaks between two New Mexico Military Institute defenders for a basket Saturday at Roswell.

VEGA from pg. 13

While NMMI may have fallen apart in the final quarter Saturday, it was the Warriors going to pieces Friday against the Wildcats, as they saw a 10-point first half lead evaporate when their shots began to desert them.

The Wildcats (7-12, 1-0) went on a 5-0 run near the end of the first half to make the game a little closer, and things got even tighter in the third quarter as Lovington began getting easier buckets.

“We were not doing a very good defensive job,” Davis said. “We gave them too many easy shots.”

That really started to hurt the Warriors in the fourth, when suddenly Ruidoso couldn’t buy a basket and the Wildcats surged ahead. By that point, Lovington was content to hold onto the ball and force the Warriors to foul and

stop the clock.

The Wildcats then buried the resulting free throws to put the game away.

Gary Nash put in 17 points to lead Lovington, followed by Shadeau Bartrum with 11 points. Warrior LaPaz had 18 points to lead the game, while Shields had 11.

Ruidoso still has a pair of nondistrict games on the schedule, starting tonight vs. No. 1-ranked 4A Roswell.

“Roswell High’s a different kind of animal,” Davis said. “I thought the Institute played real well today. They made some good things happen. At the end we just made a few more plays than they did, and like I said, the kids played hard to earn it. I hope we play that well and work that hard on Tuesday. At least stay close in that game and give them a little bit of a game at the end.”

Sports in brief

“All I was thinking to myself was, ‘I’m not losing to Lovington, not again,’” Vega said after the victory. “We had some rough times at the end, but we had confidence in ourselves and pushed through it to the end.”’

“I felt bad for Madigan, going to the line and missing those,” Hood said. “But that was just nerves. Now we have this one behind us and we’ve hopefully got those nerves behind us.

“They held together and we came out of it with a win,” he added.

“That’s all that matters.”

Baseball camp

Gerald Fernandez, a scout for the Miami Marlins, will host a youth baseball camp this Sunday at All American Park in Ruidoso Downs –

weather permitting.

The camp, for players 13 and under, will be for pitchers and catchers and will cost $45. For more information or to register, call 575-725-8301.

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Ruidoso’s Shanna Sandoval shoots a threepointer Friday during the Lady Warriors’ win over Lovington at Ruidoso High School.

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Corona girls, Hondo boys win district openers

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CORONA – It was the start of the District 3B season for Hondo and Corona Thursday, and it was a split between the two schools.

The Corona girls solidified their chance at a district title with a 65-44 win in the opener, while Hondo’s boys overcame some sloppiness to defeat an overmatched but determined Cardinal squad, 57-13.

The Corona Lady Cardinals (10-4, 1-0 district) found it rough going against a Hondo team that has improved quite a bit since the beginning of the season.

After spotting their opponents a 5-0 lead to start the game, the Lady Eagles (4-13, 0-1) got to within one point before the end of the quarter and had things tied up at 18-all midway through the second period.

“We came in prepared to run the ball up and down the floor,” said Corona coach Nicky Huey. “I believe we’ve got eight or nine of the best athletes in the district and I wanted to open it up for them and give them a chance to use some of those abilities.

“But I think halfway

through the second quarter, the girls started to realize they didn’t know where the other girls were at,” he added. “So at halftime, they asked to go back to the original offense. I want to put this on record – they asked for more structure.”

Once that structure was in place, Corona was able to pull away. Allysanne and Taylor Huey had 17 points each for the Lady Cardinals, while Valeria Lerma had 13 points and Selena Chavez put in 11 for Hondo. Chavez was also the top rebounder in the game with 14 boards.

“We outrebounded them the whole first half, we just couldn’t put it back,” said Hondo coach Brad Holland.

“If we could have made the bunny shots and put in some free throws, we might have been able to hang around a little longer.”

The boys game was marked by sloppiness on the Eagles’ part. As the top-ranked team in Class B, Hondo might have had a hard time getting ready to play a team like the Cardinals – which have struggled just to put a team on the court.

“I think they tried to do more individually rather than run the offense,” Holland said.

“That gets you in a bind. You

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Corona forward Taylor Huey, left, tries to drive past Hondo’s Valeria Lerma, Jan. 24, at Corona.

“I’m proud of the way they try to do that against real top never gave up or surrendered,” teams, you’re going to be in said Corona coach Ronnie Duntrouble.” sworth. “They played whistle to Even with the sloppy play, whistle. They just get frustratthe Eagles (15-2, 1-0) had a ed, but they kept trying.”

20-6 lead after the first quarter and didn’t look back.

Split at Reserve Billy Candelaria was the The Corona girls didn’t top Eagle scorer with 14 points, have as good a start at Reserve while Andrew Padilla added 12.

Saturday, as three girls found Ethan Johnson had five themselves with three fouls bepoints for the Cardinals (1-14, fore the first quarter was done 0-1), while Chris Frandsen had and the Lady Cardinals were 11 rebounds to lead the game.

down by 12 points.

But coach Huey brought in young players off the bench, and they came through. Corona was leading by one at halftime and ended up winning it 53-47.

“I was happy with the results, with the young players coming in like they did,” Huey said. “It was a confidence builder for them. They were excited to get the game experience they did against a good team.”

Taylor Huey had 14 points to lead Corona before fouling out, while Corey Egan put in 12.

The boys lost again, but it was a closer affair, as the Cardinals fell 58-47.

Two Cardinals fouled out of the game, leaving them with just three players on the floor.

Reserve coach Scott Johnston followed suit and took two of his players off the floor for a 3-on-3 finale.

“That was a really nice thing for him to do, and the kids and fans really enjoyed it,” Dunsworth said. “The kids picked their heads up and played a pretty good game.

When Frandsen fouled out for Corona, they were only down by seven points. Ethan Johnson had 24 to lead the Cardinals, while Troy Dial scored 17 before he, too, fouled out.

Mescalero hardwood teams sweep Carrizozo

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Mescalero boys followed up a sweep at the hands over Cloudcroft with their second win over Carrizozo Jan. 26.

For the Lady Chiefs, it was the same story.

After losing to

Cloudcroft in a narrow 59-55 decision Jan. 24, the boys were able to pick up a close win over Carrizozo 46-41 in a game which saw Mescalero coach Mike Torres giving his usual stars a rest and bringing in the bench.

“I didn’t press either,” Torres said. “We just went

with a straight man defense, because I wanted to see where we were with that situation.”

Godfrey Cordova was the top scorer for the Chiefs (10-9) with just 12 points, while starter Tahari Kaydahzinne had eight.

As for Carrizozo (311), the Grizzlies had a big

night from Marshall Ventura, who put in 19 points.

The Mescalero girls dropped a 59-48 decision to Cloudcroft marking their second loss to the Lady Bears this season.

“We weren’t so much upset as we were disappointed,” said Lady Chief coach Nate Raynor. “We

hadn’t had a chance to practice after that weekend, so our girls were not ready. Cloudcroft took care of business and we didn’t.”

The Lady Chiefs (146) followed that up with a 54-43 win over a Carrizozo team that’s been really beat up in the last

few games – literally.

Starting sophomore Sarah Ferguson saw her first playing time Jan. 26 since an ankle injury had sidelined her. While she didn’t score many points, the very fact she was on the floor gave the Lady Grizzlies (2-11) some confidence.

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Entertainment

Sketch of a museum, an artist and a painting

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Lincoln County is anticipating a new addition to its Fine Arts landscape.

The Ruidoso Free Press is privileged to chronicle this addition from its conception.

The village of Alto will soon be the birthplace of The Snidow Museum of Art (SMA) which is sure to become an internationally known destination. Centrally located and nestled in the Little Creek Valley Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press on Highway 48, this soon- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snidow. to-be treasure will house many community-minded venues. idowmuseum.org. Timeline and progress In addition to displaying original Sni- are updated regularly. Various levels of dow pieces, the museum will host nation- tax deductible financial contributions are ally-recognized circulating exhibits from listed, along with information regarding fellow artists. Classrooms, art studios, Board of Directors contact. community rooms, event venues, lecture The name Gordon Snidow may be facenter: Snidow Museum of Art is planned miliar in Lincoln County, but less known, to be a stellar destination. But SMA will perhaps, is the story behind the local be more than an exceptional art museum; painter and his journey from small-town it will be a gift to the community that has Missouri kid to world-famous artist. inspired and supported Gordon’s work for Snidow hails from Paris, Missouri many years. and spent some of his youth in Tulsa.

Long-time Ruidoso residents, Gordon As a youngster, Snidow used to keep his and Grace Snidow place high priority on crayons in a Cuban Planter cigar box and community involvement and have conused them to sketch and draw life around tributed both Gordon’s art and financial him. A family member etched his name support to literally dozens of Lincoln on the box, and it’s one of the treasures County organizations over the years.

Grace has incorporated into the extensive, SMA is but the latest in this legacy. historical décor of their Ruidoso home.

The idea for the Snidow Museum of Among many subjects of Snidow’s Art was created late last summer in a chat early drawings were Missouri wild barn between Lee Arnone, family friend, and cats when he visited his uncle’s farm. He Grace. One Sunday afternoon at church, had an uncanny way of conveying to the Lee mentioned to Grace there should be a animals the need to be still long enough museum to highlight Gordon and his life- to sketch a likeness. One image of those time contribution to the American West. cats, painted by Gordon at age 12, was Grace, after (Lee says) “about a framed and offered at a price of $10. At decade of thought” replied, “But Lee, the time, Gordon’s mother thought the he’s not dead yet!” She took some time to price was too steep. (The image eventumull the concept and present it to Gordon. ally found its way into the collection of Arnone enlisted the assistance of another more than 100 pieces of Snidow’s work Snidow friend, Tom Battin, and conwhich were hung in the Smithsonian Muvinced Gordon that the museum should seum of Art in Washington, D.C.) be born. Over the course of the next few In grade school, he participated in weeks a board of directors was assembled his first art show. His teacher displayed for the non-profit museum: Arnone (Presi- Gordon’s work along with others’ drawdent), Battin, Jim Stoddard, Ralph Nix ings, and Snidow still remembers the and Debbie Haines-Nix (Sanctuary on the personal impact from the positive reacRiver) and Joan Dale Hubbard. tions delivered. It was at that moment he The museum has since progressed determined he wanted art to take center from a mere idea to a work in progress. In stage in his life. Gordon has documented January, the Santa Fe architectural team for more than 50 years the American West of Conron & Woods met with the Snidas he’s seen it. Where some artists major ows and Arnone to begin the conceptualon the romantic or rustic, Snidow deterization of SMA. Surveys were gathered mined he’d depict the West as realistically and the board with the Snidow’s input as possible. described their vision and mission for the In the process of his lifetime, his museum. Community minded, educaart has become collectively a definitive, tion based, art preservation and research: historical document. Snidow didn’t set out just a few items on the priority list at that to become a historian. His dream was to meeting. capture on canvas the working, rollicking, A website has been developed: thesn- frustrating, rewarding essence of the West.

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So, how does an idea in Snidow’s mind become the masterpiece we see?

The subject matter Snidow depicts in his art varies as much as the sunset changes from evening to evening across the expansive New Mexican sky. In addition to his depiction of ranch life his work renders graffiti, the homeless, veterans who are barely scraping by and the tired and weary. He takes great pride in presenting the West authentically.

He also uniquely interprets Western women. Snidow has ridden out in front of the herd when it comes to presenting

women as equally hard workers and sufficient ranch hands. He presents Western women as beautiful, tender and feminine.

When asked about his work with the nude feminine form, Snidow confesses: “I learned (in art school) to draw nudes, it’s horses that are difficult.”

Readers of the Ruidoso Free Press will have the opportunity in this series to follow one of Gordon’s paintings from his idea to completion. Photos, Snidow’s commentary and never-before-seen finished work will be featured in the next installment. We’ll follow the Snidow

Aardvark-in-law Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick

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Heal at the Roundhouse During the first few days of the New Mexico legislative session in Santa Fe, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) board members Lynn and Mike Meyers and Julie Gilliland joined HEAL Staff Coleen Widell, Miriam Moreno, Terri Thompson, Sue Francis and Mona Earnest for the annual domestic violence legislative reception and press conference, both of which were hosted by the New Mexico Coalition Courtesy photo: Against Domestic Violence.

Pictured are HEAL Board members Lynn & HEAL’s Executive Director Mike Myers, Representative Nora Espinoza, served two terms as the Board HEAL staff members Coleen Widell, Terri President for the Coalition and continues to be an active member Thompson and Susanne Francis. of the Policy Committee. tor, will remain in Santa Fe monitoring The legislative reception was held several bills that could affect domestic at LaFonda on the Plaza. According to violence victims and monitoring critical Lynn Myers, “It was a lovely event that funding allocations. “One of the only allowed domestic violence providers ways we are going to bring back critical the opportunity to meet with legislators programs for survivors and their kids to discuss the pressing issues of this is if the legislature restores some of session. We were very pleased to see the funding that was slashed over the Representative Nora Espinoza attend.” last two years,” states Widell. “HEAL’s Several domestic violence chamBoard made a firm commitment to enpions spoke at the press conference sure service delivery to victim survivors and rally, including Lt. Governor John seeking shelter, despite the 33 percent Sanchez, who spoke of the importance budget cuts we endured, but the one arm of men being active and healthy role of our program that was discontinued models for their children, and Senators was the very thing proven to be effecRod Adair and Mary Kay Papen. tive in prevention – and that was our Raul Luevano was a very special outreach and education programs. They guest speaker from Ruidoso. He spoke were the first thing to go when the budof growing up with a violent father and get cuts hit.” how that effected his childhood and For Sue Francis, office manager at spills over into his adult life. Miriam HEAL, this was her first trip to the legMoreno, who runs the Children’s Proislature. “It was an enlightening experigram at the Nest, said, “Raul’s story is ence to witness the wheels in motion. so powerful and demonstrates the deep All of our board and staff members were damage to children who grow up in a proud to have participated in legislative home with an abuser. The effects of that advocacy for our clients as we went to stay with a person their whole life.”

After the press conference, Luevano various legislators’ offices to make our funding concerns known.” joined the HEAL team as they went to The Nest is located at 26374 US visit each of our district’s legislators.

Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. SerRepresentative Zach Cook invited the vices at the Nest are always free and HEAL board and staff onto the floor of completely confidential. Professional the House of Representatives, where advocates are available 24/7 and can also they were able to see first-hand some of be reached by calling the Nest Hotline at the legislative process.

1-866-378–6378.

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January 31, 2012

Citizenship and Naturalization clinic

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Answer these questions: What are the first three words of the Constitution? How many amendments does the Constitution have? If the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president? How many immigrants signed the Declaration of Independence?

Having a difficult time? It might be time to consider the classes offered at Eastern New Mexico UniversityRuidoso’s White Mountain campus.

Susie Morss and Cynthia Bennett are valuable resources in the effort of residents becoming naturalized U.S. citizens. While many enjoy citizen status merely by being born in the country, some Lincoln County residents must earn the privilege. The White Mountain campus offers classes that assist applicants and educates them on how to apply for citizenship.

Susie Morss is the literacy coordinator and works with the New Mexico Workforce Connection in Ruidoso. Cynthia Bennett teaches Spanish and English as a second language (ESL), and is also affiliated with Workforce Connection. These women play a significant role in the process of assisting persons needing naturalization and citizenship. Advanced English, English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, U.S. history, reading and Spanish GED classes are available at the White Mountain campus. ENMU is the fiscal manager of this program, which is funded jointly by the state and through the Federal

Workforce Investment Act, Title Two. There are several steps in the process of gaining citizenship. If every citizen born in the country were required to complete this process, it would be daunting to millions. Those who desire naturalization must prove residency, pay taxes, register for selective service (if male), inform the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office each time a move or change of address occurs. An examination of U.S. history and the Constitution also must be passed. In addition, if an applicant demonstrates poor moral character, is convicted of a crime, or lies about any issue pertaining to citizenship, the applicant could be denied. Although this list appears extensive, Morss and Bennett are excellent resources to make the process achievable.

Speakers from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in El Paso, Texas, visited the White Mountain campus on Wednesday to inform those in the audience of the naturalization process. PowerPoint presentations and a question/answer period helped those attending understand the process.

Lincoln County is one of just a few areas that house not only classes but assistance needed for naturalization and employment under one roof.

Education, training and employment contacts are all part of the Workforce Connection purpose.

For more information, call 575258-1730, or visit www.ruidoso. enmu.edu. Online assistance is available for those who wish to apply for citizenship by visitingwww.uscis.gov.

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Ciudadanía y Naturalización clínica

Por Sue Hutchison

Responder a estas preguntas: ¿Cuáles son las tres primeras palabras de la Constitución? ¿Cuántas enmiendas tiene la Constitución? Si el presidente y el vicepresidente ya no puede servir, que se convierte en presidente? ¿Cuántos inmigrantes firmaron la Declaración de Independencia?

Teniendo un momento difícil? Puede ser que sea hora de considerar las clases ofrecidas en el campus de la Montaña Blanca Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso.

Susie Morss y Cynthia Bennett son recursos valiosos en los esfuerzos de los residentes de convertirse en ciudadanos naturalizados de los EE.UU. Aunque muchos disfrutan de la condición de ciudadano sólo por haber nacido en el país, algunos de los residentes del Condado de Lincoln debe ganarse el privilegio. El campus de la Montaña Blanca ofrece clases que ayudar a los solicitantes y los educa sobre cómo solicitar la ciudadanía.

Susie Morss es la coordinadora de alfabetización y trabaja con la conexión de la Fuerza Laboral de Nueva México en Ruidoso. Cynthia Bennett enseña Español e Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL), y también está afiliado con Workforce Connection. Estas mujeres desempeñan un papel importante en el proceso de ayudar a las personas que necesitan la naturalización y la ciudadanía. Inglés Avanzado, Inglés gramática, vocabulario y pronunciación, la historia de EE.UU., la lectura y en español las clases de GED están disponibles en el campus de la Montaña Blanca. ENMU es el gerente fiscal de este programa, que es financiado conjuntamente por el Estado ya través de la Ley de Inversión Laboral Federal, Título Segundo.

Hay varios pasos en el proceso de obtener la ciudadanía. Si todos los ciudadanos nacidos en el país se requiere para completar este proceso, sería desalentador para millones de personas. Aquellos que desean naturalizarse debe demostrar su residencia, pagar impuestos, registrarse para el servicio selectivo (si es hombre), informar a la Ciudadanía de los EE.UU. y la oficina de Servicios de Inmigración cada vez que un movimiento o cambio de domicilio se produce. Un examen de la historia de EE.UU. y la Constitución también debe ser aprobada. Además, si el solicitante demuestra el carácter moral de los pobres, es condenado por un delito, o miente acerca de cualquier cuestión relativa a la ciudadanía, el solicitante puede ser rechazada.

Aunque esta lista parece extensa, Morss y Bennett son excelentes recursos para hacer el proceso viable.

Los oradores de la Ciudadanía de los EE.UU. y la oficina de Servicios de Inmigración en El Paso, Texas, visitó el campus de la Montaña Blanca el miércoles para informar a aquellos en la audiencia del proceso de naturalización. Presentaciones en PowerPoint y un período de pregunta / respuesta ayudó a los asistentes a entender el proceso.

Condado de Lincoln es uno de sólo unas pocas áreas que son el hogar no sólo a las clases y la asistencia necesaria para la naturalización, sino también los recursos de empleo. Contactos de educación, formación y empleo son parte del propósito Workforce Connection.

Para más información, llame al 575-2581730, o visite www.ruidoso.enmu.edu. La ayuda en línea está disponible para aquellos que desean solicitar la ciudadanía, visitando el sitio www.uscis.gov.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 1-31 thru 2-6

TUESDAY JANUARY 31 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

Groundhog stories and Groundhog craft. Children’s Dept is located downstairs.

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

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

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

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 Live Music with TomTom and friends at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy hearty soups and salads at ChopChop Inspired Salads and have some lunch-time fun with live music performed by TomTom and friends every Thursday. Come see what’s happening at the Sanctuary.

Lunch hours 11-2 Tues-Sat. 575630-1111.

Backyard Birds - Who’s that in your bird feeder? Ruidoso Public Library, 4 - 4:45 p.m. Lincoln County Bird Club program about our local backyard birds. For adults and school aged kids. For more information contact Sharon at sharonstewart@ruidoso-nm.gov; http://www. youseemore.com/RuidosoPL. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Pete! Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Pete, every Thursday, evening, including all you can eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Pass the word, the Cree Meadows lounge is open to the public!

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

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 Ski Apache Celebrate 50 Total Mileage Challenge, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sign your team up to see who can get the most mileage in one day! 5 team members are needed to make up your team. Requirements are: at least one team member must be a snowboarder; at least one team member must be under 18 years old.; at least one team member must be over 50 years old.; and at least one team member must be female.

Receive an extra 500 feet for every team member over 50 (past the required). Race will use the new Flaik gps tracking system. For more information, contact Justin Rowland: 575-464-3641; www.skiapache.com.

Free for spectators. Entry fee is $30 per team.

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

Live music with guitar and fi ddle playing Western Swing.

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

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

Cree Meadows Country Club is

Things to do every day

Ruidoso Winter Park Tubing Area, located at 500 W. State Highway 532, a quarter of a mile west of Hwy 48 on lower Ski Run Road in Alto. Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on designated nights.

“A premier snow play area,” as Bert the Conqueror from the Travel Channel says: “This is the Holy Grail of snow tubing.”

The �irst-class tubing experience offers twists, turns, bumps, jumps and bobsled curves. They have more lift capacity and the largest tubing snow-making system in the Rockies. Featuring exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders and super size tubes for 3-10 riders. By popular demand they have expanded the Kidz Korral which is a designated area exclusively for the smaller guests! Full snack bar with hot chocolate, nachos, dogs and the best handmade pizza in town at the Pizza Stand! For more information: (575) 336-7079; www. ruidosowinterpark.com. Kids thru 7 years of age $9; juniors 8-17 $17 regular rates and $20 holiday rates; adults 18 and up $20 regular rates and $25 holiday rates. All hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

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

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

The Texas Tenors at the Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 7 - 9 p.m. Three ruggedly handsome men in Stetsons who sing tenor! Superb tenors at that, opera and Broadway seasoned with deep musicality, harmonic blending and million dollar smiles. First discovered on “America’s Got Talent,” The Texas Tenors now enjoy international repute as powerful entertainers who weave eff ortlessly from John Denver to Puccini, Merle Haggard to Leonard Bernstein. This made-in-America Texas trio takes their audience to a musical ride from West Virginia to Italy to New York City. BBQ Brisket Buff et at 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Spencer Theater: 1-888-818-7872; www.spencertheater.com. BBQ Brisket Buff et $20; tickets for the performance are $79 and $76.

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

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

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

The Cadillac Kings (Country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

Music & Video w/ DJ Mike at Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 Baby Boomer Health and Business Expo, Roswell Convention Center, 912 N. Main Street, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mayor Del Jurney will declare February as Baby Boomer Month.

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

Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan.

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

Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRDForestry Division.

Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Simulcast races are shown live from across the country and betting windows are open to place your wager.

Billy’s Race Book also serves delicious food and has a full bar. If you love horse racing,

With professional speakers who will present topics of interest to Boomer a huge giveaway... a new 2011 Toyota Scion XD from Roswell Toyota Scion! There are booth spaces available and this event off ers a great opportunity to showcase and promote your business. Sponsored by Frontier Medical. For more information, contact Barbara Gomez at 575-6271112 or 575-626-8033.

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

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

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

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem

it is the place to go.

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

The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance to the Museum features the landmark bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one of the largest equine sculptures in the U.S. with eight larger-than-life horses, representing seven different breeds. The Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more information on the Hubbard Museum of the American West, please visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

“20th Annual Fall American Photography Competition & Exhibition,”

from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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

The Cadillac Kings (Country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 Big Game Football Bash, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, 2 - 8 p.m. Yep, it’s about that time again!

Watch the Superbowl on our four big screen TVs and dig into our tailgate food. Plus, don’t miss football

Hubbard Museum of the American West, Hwy 70 E., Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 12. Now into its twentieth year, the Fall American brings together work by photographers from around the country.

Their images present widely differing perceptions of the “American West.” More than one hundred photographs are exhibited each year. Almost all photographs are for sale through the Museum’s Mercantile Store. For more information, contact Hubbard Museum of the American West: 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Admission: Adults- $6; seniors and military - $5; ages 6 to 16 - $2; under 6 - free.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year.

101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth.

Pillow’s Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in New Mexico. We have been providing fun to thousands of families for over twenty years. Our park includes three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air, and Kiddie Bounce House.

contests and prizes! Doors open at 2 p.m.; Tailgate at 3 p.m.; Kickoff at 4 p.m. RSVP by calling 1-800-446-2963 or at www.innofthemountaingods. com/biggame/. $25 at the door.

Super Bowl Party at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 2331 Sudderth Dr., Midtown Ruidoso, 4 - 7 p.m. Come watch the big game upstairs or in the bar! We will have a tasty football watchin’ menu, great giveaways and drink specials. For more information, contact Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub: 575-630-0219.

Super Bowl Party at Billy’s Bar & Grill, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, 4:30 - 7 p.m. Arrive early for the kickoff for the big game! Watch Tom Brady and the Patriots vs Eli Manning and the Giants. For more information, contact Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino: 575-378-4431; www.raceruidoso.com.

Live Music at WPS in Midtown

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

MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 Brain Stretching Forum at ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. An open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events returns. There is no fee and registration is not required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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January 31, 2012

Ruidoso Baptist Church celebrates anniversary

17 he joined the US Navy

By Sue Hutchison and served on an aircraft Reporter carrier during World War II. suehutch@valornet.com He and his wife of 59 years The congregation and have two children. His wife members of Ruidoso Baptist suffered from cancer and Church will celebrate their passed away in 2006. In 53rd Anniversary at 9:30 addition to being a mina.m., Feb. 5 at their locaister Joyce has wrangled tion: 126 Church Drive in horses, led horse drives Ruidoso, beginning at 9:30 across the state, and is an a.m. The public is invited to accomplished carpenter. His share this milestone with the Wayne Joyce handiwork is evident in the congregation. Pastor Wayne current church structure. His knowledge Joyce, founding pastor of the church since its beginning in 1959, will bring the of the early days of Ruidoso is extensive keynote message, sharing the pulpit with and he can list several changes he’s witnessed in his lifetime. several musicians and ministers.

The church has seen many chalPastor Joyce, a graduate of Bible lenges in its 53 year history. Starting Baptist Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, out in mid-town in a building which returned to his hometown of Ruidoso in no longer exists, Pastor Joyce founded 1958 to organize what is now the Ruthe church on the basis of preaching idoso Baptist Church. Prior to Ruidoso, from the Bible and introducing folks to Joyce pastored in Oklahoma and Texas.

Jesus Christ. Joyce states: “We teach the Ruidoso First Baptist Church’s first serwhole Bible, chapter by chapter, verse vice was held in a small building, midby verse.” This emphasis has remained town Ruidoso. In 1961 a building was erected at the present location which still unchanged throughout the 53 year history of the Ruidoso Baptist Church. Hundreds houses the RFB congregation. Brother of photos line the sanctuary and office Joyce has been the pastor all 53 years. walls, and several anniversary celebraJoyce is native to Ruidoso, having tions are photo-documented. moved here at 6 months of age. At age

Thought for the week...

By Charles Clary

Political promises: “If I am elected, I will…”

There is never a qualifier: “If it is right…,” “If congress goes along…,” “If the people want it or need it…”

Where does one hear, “If the Lord wills?”

The selfishly arrogant, “I will” leaves God out.

But politicians aren’t the only ones who specialize in arrogance and self-focus. “As it is, you boast and brag.

All such boasting is evil.” — James 4:16 Theological truth is this… “Anyone who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it sins.” — James 4:17 We, all of us, need to seek God’s will and do it. If we seek it, we will find it. If we do God’s will, we will not sin.

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ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John @ 937-7977 Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 First Assembly of God Rev. E. Thomas Kearns, Pastor; 139 EI Paso Road, Ruidoso 257-2324 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345.

(575) 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 585-973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan - (575) 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330.

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

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Thousands listen to his sermons by downloading them from his website. Recent downloads originate from Morocco to Brazil, from Portugal to China. The site boasts over five million downloads since its creation by Pastor Joyce’s son.

The pastor’s sermons have been recorded since 1981.

The independent and fundamental church believes in missions and supports many missionaries who serve in Brazil, Korea, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Australia, China, Wales and the Philippines. Locally, they’ve chosen to participate in area events such as Relay for Life (cancer support) and in 1999 supplied an award

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Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets doned by their owners; however, Bonnie and the father, Rex, stayed with the puppies until they were all brought in to the shelter. Rex and Bonnie have both been adopted and the puppies are only now available for adoption.

This is Howie. He is about 4 months old and very cute.

He loves to run and play and is very friendly. He has very pretty orange tabby markings and big bright eyes.

We have three Chihuahua puppies that Josephine Strain fostered along with the mother, Bonnie. Pictured are Wade, Odie and Scarlett. They were aban-

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.

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Worship Services

Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381 Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, (575) 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries (575) 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www. eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church 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, 3540255, 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 AndersonFreeman 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, 2572220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend Bill Sebring REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 575-437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 575-9374487 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915.

Pastor John Marshall Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual*

PLAYERZS ZONE H O P

Live with Dignity, Live with Beauty

2117 Sudderth, #15 (Gazebo Plaza)

ELDER RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Vintage Games & Accessories Comics • Toys • Yu-Gi-Oh

Rene Scarpa RN Administrator

575.973.0860

BUY - SELL - TRADE • SPORTS TRADING CARDS

CANNON INDUSTRIES 575-258-5030

Residential & Commercial

www.ruidososeptic.com

STROUD

Insurance Agency 600 Mechem · Ruidoso

575-257-1555 · 1-800-937-3359 AUTO · HOME · BUSINESS & RANCH www.stroudinsurance.com

1509 Sudderth Drive

575-257-2057

www.goldenyarnflooring.com

MOTEL 6

of Ruidoso

412 US Hwy 70 West

575-630-1166 1-800-4MOTEL6

www.motel6.com

- Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, (575) 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland.

Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 575-258-1388. 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) 3788108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com

CASITA DE CURA

575-336-1312

J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 575-257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer.

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

BOOTS & JEANS

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

G A M E

9:45 AM 10:45 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

winning float in the Aspenfest Parade.

Materials are freely offered which share the message of salvation and Pastor Joyce’s sermons. The pastor shares, “If we can’t afford to give it away, we don’t have it.”

The public is welcome to attend the 53rd Anniversary celebration, with dinner following the service. The website: waynejoyce.com contains hundreds of messages available for download. Regular weekly schedule: Sunday School: 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m., Sunday Night: 6 p.m., Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Contact the church by phoning 575-378-4174.

134 SUDDERTH • RUIDOSO 575-630-8034

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

From Your First To Your Finest!

888-336-7711

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

www.altorealestate.com

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

BEHR BARN

FLEA MARKET 310 Sudderth • Ruidoso, NM

575.257.8467 Open 9 am - 5 pm

Ralph’s

MTD Inc.

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

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

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

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

205 Gavilan Canyon Road

575-937-9621

“No need to fuss; leave the dirt work to us!”

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Classifieds

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

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Democratic Party of Lincoln County to Hold Delegate Elections Ruidoso, NM - Today, the chair of the Democratic Party of Lincoln County, Dick Mastin, announced the time and location of the County Convention.

Counties are holding ward and precinct elections and a County Convention to choose Delegates.

Delegates will choose ballot positions for constitutional and federal offices.

“This is the democratic process at its best,” said Dick Mastin, Chair of the Lincoln County Party. “The Democratic Party is the only party that truly embraces transparency, and the need for government to restore opportunity to the average person. By participating at the county level, Democratic voters will learn more about the political process at the state and national level, and help ensure that their views are represented. I urge everyone to get involved.

The Lincoln County Democratic Party delegate elections will be held at The Ruidoso Senior Citizens Center on February 5th at 1 :30 p.m. Delegates elected are certified at the County Convention, and will attend the State Pre-Primary Convention to cast their ballots. All registered Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend.

Anyone with questions about these activities could contact Dick Mastin at 336-2170. More information is also available by calling the Democratic Party of New Mexico at 505830-3650. The media is encouraged to pre-announce this event.

DATE OF COUNTY CONVENTION: February 5, 2012.

TIME: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Registration, 2:00 p.m. Meeting.

PLACE: Ruidoso Senior Citizens Center ADDRESS: 501 Sudderth Dr. CITY: Ruidoso, NM

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.

Part-time teaching associates needed. Apply at www.citizenschools.org.

Drivers needed. Need night drivers and out of town med runners. 575-973-1427

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

New Account Sales Rep

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

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

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

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

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

Physical Therapy Technician opening. Duties would included greeting customers and general cleaning. Bring resume to 141 Mescalero Trail Ruidoso.

Experienced house keepers needed. Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license.

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

Immediate school bus driver positions open for Ruidoso Schools. Training and bonus available. Call 575-378-5410. Leave message. Will call you back.

LEGAL/LAW

ENFORCEMENT

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Be a part of the Team That Makes A Difference!

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No pets. $1700 monthly. 575-2575818

Village Attorney

3/2, 2 story with carport. $880+ utilities. Southside Cree N/P/S. 575257-7911

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Salary $80,000 annually based on employment contract.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Complete job description and applications at the Village of Ruidoso, 313 Cree Meadows Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345. Phone 258-4343 or 1-877-700-4343. Fax 258-5848. Website www.ruidoso-nm.gov. “Drugfree Workplace.”

EEOE. NAVY RESERVE Serve part-time.

Elite training. Great pay & benefits.

Sign-on bonus up to $20K. Travel.

Call Mon-Fri (800) 354-9627 Real Estate Agent wanted Part-Time OK, Call Pat All American Realty 257-8444

145 Work Wanted Custom Leather & Sheepskin coats.

Upholstery work & supplies, vinyls and fabrics.

Motorcycle & ATV, seats & furniture.

30 years experience.

Call Bill DeNell 575-257-2544 or 575-973-2772

Cornerstone Bakery Cafe 170 Business Opportunities 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

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

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

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All American Realty

RENTALS 1/2/3 BR 450 - $1,000 Commercial $ 1100 (water paid)

$

Call 257-8444 for info.

210 Roommate Wanted 1 bedroom with bath.

Nice area in Ruidoso. $350. 520-

PEACEFUL LIVING in Lincoln Historic District. Adorable, clean 2BD/2BA house with single attached garage on acreage. W/D and A/C. Pets considered. $895+deposit, elec. and gas. 575-653-4073 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, kitchen, fenced yard. $800 per month. Ready in February. 575973-1009; 575-973-5854

250 Farms, Ranches or Land/Acreage

975-8840.

215 Cabin & RV rentals 1 & 2 BEDROOM UNITS furnished.

Central Ruidoso $325-$525/month.

References required. 575-257-0872

225 Mobile Homes for Rent 1 BEDROOM UNITS $325-$525 month. References required 2570872 3 BD / 2 BA, Washer/Dryer. Fenced yard. Pets ok. Horse pens. All bills paid. $950 per month. $300 deposit. 575-973-0790

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

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

235 Homes for Rent: Furn 20 ACRES WITH WATER! Near / Unfurn Ruidoso $34,900. New to market, 3/2/2 Furnished. 1 year lease.

municipal water, maintained roads

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RENTALS HOUSES

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

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

103 ENCANTO ROAD – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with 2-car garage, wood-burning fireplace & fenced back yard. $1200/Mo + utilities. (Available 2/1/2012) 101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning fireplace & fenced yard. $950/Mo + utilities.

CONDOS

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

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

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

111 GRINDSTONE CANYON – UNF 3 BDR, 1.5 BA. $550/Mo. + utilities. (Available 2/4/2012) COMMERCIAL

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

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

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HUGE VIEWS FROM THE MASSIVE BACK DECK

Low-maintenance, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 1.4 acres. Cooks will love the roomy kitchen with large island, cherry cabinets, Wolf 6-burner stove, double oven with warming drawer, wine cooler & more. Open floor plan, hand scraped teak floors. $499,900 MLS #109938

COMFORTABLE HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS

Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet-style house in awesome location! Beautiful hardwood floors and updated kitchen.

Nice patio area between house and double detached garage. Come look - you’ll love it! $259,900 MLS #108947

FABULOUS MOUNTAIN HOME ON 4.5 SECLUDED ACRES

5 bdrms, 3 1/2 ba, 2 living areas. Large rock FP, new ext. paint, new roof, new deck. Sierra Blanca & wooded views from covered & uncovered decks (1260 sq.ft. total). Outside water feature, incl. 3 ponds, waterfall & flowing stream. Feels like the end of the earth, but only 15 minutes from town! $424,900 MLS #109653

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260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

310 Miscellaneous Tires for sale. Firestone, P265/70R16. Studded tires for snow and ice. Used 1 season. $400 for all four. Call 210-336-7398 ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper for more details. Or log onto www.nmpress. org for a list of participating newspapers ALLIED HEALTH career training-

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Valentine’s Day

is Tuesday, February 14

Send your Valentine a Love Line in the Feb. 14 edition of the Ruidoso Free Press

2BD 1BA Ruidoso Downs.

Tenant pays gas and electric. $450/ month $300 deposit. 575-9371081

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

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

354-0967

460 Livestock & Pets

Clothing displays.

2 round with glass tops, 2 mannequins, 15 various size displays for hats, etc., 8 ft counter, register,

378-4236

El Capitan Apartments

ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper to place your ad or log onto www.nmpress. org for more information.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-886-7324

Under New Ownership

1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent, Unfurnished, Bills paid.

575-258-3111.

plastic baskets, hangers, time clock. $650 OBO for all.

575-651-0061

David You don’t know me, but I love you. Someday, you’ll be Mine!

— Secret Admirer

To Rachel, My Love, My Life All I want is Forever with You — Charles

To the best kisser in the world!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Amy! Love, Bruce

Making The Difference

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$

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Add a photo for only $5 more.

HALF PRICE for STUDENTS! $ $

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2.50 or 5 with photo.

(All prices include tax)

Come by the office & we will print out your Valentine Message on a Special Ruidoso Free Press front page (an 8.5x11 sheet) to give to your Valentine!

Call 258-9922 for more information or email jessica@ruidosofreepress.com Deadline is February 9, 5 p.m.

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