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$1 million Rainbow Futurity and Derby

Saturday, Ruidoso Derby winner Wicked Courage faces champion Pj Chick In Black in the $1 million Rainbow Derby. Sunday, the fastest qualifiers from two days of trials – Reagal Eagle and Rocked Up – meet in the $1 million Rainbow Futurity. Post time 1 p.m. Free parking, free admission.

July 19-20

‘Moon Over Buffalo’ presented by LCCT

The popular theater group that performed “A Christmas Story,” “Steel Magnolias” and “Harvey” presents “Moon Over Buffalo,” a situation comedy of a struggling husband-and-wife team of actors.

Ruidoso H.S. Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. 575-258-3133, $15.

Ghost Riders in the Oaks Bike Rally

Music by Cowboy Mafia, 1 - 5 p.m. and Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone, 7 - 11 p.m. both days.

Saturday: Go Go Dancers and Sinful Dollz; Wet T-Shirt Contest 5 p.m. Food provided by Rascal Fair’s Goldrush Grill. No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, 575-648-5583.

July 19

Jay McKittrick’s ‘Larger than Wife’ comedy

An hour of laughter from the clean family-friendly comedian and southwest persona, McKittrick, best known for his catchphrase, “It ain’t make no sense!” with musician and folk singer, Charlie Elmer.

Community Youth Warehouse, 7 p.m. Advance tickets at the Chamber $17, $21 at the door.

Joe Ely the Spencer Theater

This progressive-folk country rocker who has travelled America and Europe for more than 40 years, performs hits like “Dallas,”“She Never Spoke Spanish To Me,”“Me and Billy The Kid” and “West Texas Waltz”. Spencer Theater, 575-3364800, www.spencertheater.com.

Buffet, 6 p.m. $20. Performance 8 p.m, $66 and $69.

July 20

Christmas in July Bazaar

The annual garage sale, bake sale, candy sale, boutique of finer items, silent auction, crafts and brisket luncheon. Episcopal Church, 121 Mescalero Trail. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 575-257-4156.

Survivors National Run 2013 Motorcycle Run

Escorted 70-mile Billy the Kid scenic ride to benefit Teambuilders Counseling Services, helping children with coping strategies. Door prizes, live and silent auctions, car show and food. Music by Homegrown Boyz. All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Bike run 11 a.m. 575-8083267, $15 per bike.

Hubbard Museum Foundation’s annual fundraiser

Chase the Rainbow with a night of live music by the Graham Bothers, live and silent auctions plus a chance at the $50,000 raffle. Hubbard Museum, 6:30 p.m. 575-2585919. $130 per person, $1,250 per table of 10.

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Sen. Heinrich tours burn scar, Fort Stanton

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Making a rare appearance in south central N.M., Sen. Heinrich toured Little Bear Fire recovery sites and was briefed on wildfire recovery, flood mitigation efforts and community partnerships in Lincoln County.

The Little Bear Fire burned 44,330 acres in 2012, and is the most destructive wildfire in New Mexico history. Heinrich also took to the MTD Radio airwaves following the tour encouraging long term forest management and the need to address post fire recovery efforts.

“Once a large forest fire is out, the problems are not over. For most areas, especially in Lincoln County and Ruidoso where watershed also affects Ruidoso’s water supply, fire and post-fire impacts affect communities for years after the fire has burned,” Heinrich said.

Heinrich also addressed the regions extreme drought conditions and his support for a viable farm bill to assist southeastern New Mexico’s agricultural industry. “There are some things that have stalled progress on this bill and I want people to know that I just don’t represent

northern New Mexico. As a Senator, I share the responsibility to represent all New Mexicans and I really want to help my fellow legislators take a clean farm bill to the finish line,” Heinrich said.

Being an agricultural area rich in immigration history Heinrich continued to voice his support for an ethical and realistic solution to immigration reform. “I perfectly realize that it’s unrealistic to send 11 million people back across the border and I believe in bringing these people out of the shadows so they can find a pathway to become legitimate, tax paying, economicallyproductive citizens, not just users of the system.

In fact 40 percent of the illegal population in the United States are Visa overstays,” Heinrich said. Visa overstays are when a person from any country legally enter the United States on a travel or work Visa and then essentially decides not to return to their country of origin.

Following the burn scar briefing Sen. Heinrich toured the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA) and attended a presentation at the annual Fort Stanton Live! celebration from the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project on current research efforts

in the NCA. The conservation area includes approximately 25,080 acres and was established in 2009 to conserve the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave System.

Prior to his visit to Lincoln County Sen. Heinrich was in Alamogordo to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2012 Better Buildings Federal Award ceremony. The Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility received the award for its impressive energy reduction through very lowcost physical modifications and operations and maintenance practices. The Research Facility is the only facility in the United States dedicated specifically to developing technologies for the desalination of brackish and impaired groundwater. Sen. Heinrich also toured the facility and received a briefing on the latest research being done there.

While in Alamogordo, Sen. Heinrich kicked-off the Iron Hide Ride’s Military Motorcycle Mentorship Ride and Safety Awareness Rally. The rally brought more than 1,000 troops on motorcycles from Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and Holloman Air Force Base to the area.

From sight-seer to survivor: Mary Loring’s story

Flash flood waters prompt emergency rescue

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com They were out to see the fire damage from last year. The Lorings, Galveston, Texas residents, own a condo in the Eagle Creek area and decided last week to take a jaunt to Bonito Lake and canyon to check out what the Little Bear Fire had left in its wake. With a sunny start, Mary, husband Jon and her sister and husband Eddie and Marshal Cole piled into their car for an afternoon ride.

What they didn’t expect was a flash flood and a swim.

“We were in the car on our way back from driving up the canyon,” says Mary. The sky had turned gray, and rain was beginning to fall, mixed with a little sleet and hail, says Marshal.

“We got to a point in the road where it didn’t look good,” Mary recalled. Recollecting the event is still difficult for her, as she remembered the moments that followed.

Marshal continued. “There was a car behind us who wanted to go faster and went around us (at that section of road),” he said. Deciding that if the car now ahead of them could cross, they might as well, they tried to do the same. Although Jon says the entire event probably took no more than five minutes, Mary and Eddie said it felt like a lot more.

Their car began to be swept away by the flash flood. While it was approximately an inch of rain on the top of the mountain last Sunday, because the fire removed vegetation to slow

the water’s flow, the water quickly accumulated and a flash flood was the result.

The four in the car realized they were in trouble.

In trying to escape from the vehicle, three of them were more successful than Mary. “The water just took me,” she recalled.

When she surfaced after being submerged in the fast flowing flood, she realized the car could quickly tumble upon her. “That car is going to come,” she Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press recalls thinking. “Once I From left to right: Mary’s sister Eddie Cole, Mary’s daughter came up out of the water I Leslea, Mary Loring, daughter Missy, Jon Loring and Marknew I needed to somehow shal Cole at LCMC. stay clear of that car,” she said. Covered in mud and sludge from flooding waters, Mary was helped Emergency Services director Joe Kenmore and by her family to get away from the flow.

Deputy Sheriff Matt Coulter lent their support, “That water was so fierce, but somehow or helping the family arrive at Lincoln County another, the four of us got out of there,” adds Medical Center for treatment. “Joe was with Marshal. And then Lincoln County’s “angels” us from the crash site to the hospital, the entire took over. “We don’t know how, but there were way,” says Jon. people right around us who began to help us,” Mary’s injuries required the most intervensaid Jon. “God sent us quite a few angels that tion. Diagnosed with broken ribs, a punctured afternoon.” lung, multiple abrasions and lacerations, it’s Several assisted at the site while the Lorbeen quite a week for her. “She’s covered in ings have dealt with Mary’s injuries from the bruises,” says daughter, Leslea and sister Missy flood. Herman Oviedo of Midland helped the who came immediately to be with their parfamily through the resulting mudslide. County see surViVor, page. A8

County and GSWA relationship further estranged

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By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Opening the agenda item with a declaration that because it was not a public hearing, only commissioners would make comments, County Commission Chair Jackie Powell proceeded at last week’s special commission meeting with discussion regarding a recent rate increase initiated by Greentree Solid Waste Authority.

Alan Morel, county attorney, explained the problem through the county’s eyes. He said that because of ordinances 1992-05 and 2008-07 which several years ago gave the responsibility of raising rates to the county commission on behalf of the Solid Waste Authority, a violation has occurred. Greentree Solid

County landfill. “I have yet to receive that information, I’ve met with an amazing amount of hostility and I’ve been asking for it for Doth said. from Greentree’s board, and found incompetence fourAtmonths,” last week’s meeting, from the management from GSWA Doth expressed his frustra— Mark Doth, Lincoln County commissioner tion. “I’ve met with an amazing amount of hostility from Greentree’s board, and (found) Waste Authority sent out notices of of the co-owned Otero/Lincoln incompetence from the manageraised rates to county residents last County landfill. Fees weren’t covering costs at the landfill, according ment from GSWA,” he said. week. The rate increase had been to Doth. “The landfill rates needed discussed in GSWA board meet“The law hasn’t changed in ings but Morel’s legal opinion said to increase to make sure they more than 20 years,” said Morel met costs at least at a minimum,” the rate hike wasn’t approved by in explanation. 1992-05, section 4, described Doth. But he also asked the commission and was done so paragraph C pertains to the county GSWA for detailed accounts of illegally. commission’s responsibilities and each GSWA entity and their specif- states: “Establish, access and collect Commissioner Mark Doth ic fees to help in determining how is the county’s representative on fees directly or through its authoGWSA’s board. In a separate inter- to assess an accurate rate increase rized agent from responsible parties for Lincoln County residents. Rates using the solid waste collection view, he said discussion had taken for county citizens needed to be place during the Authority’s board system in amounts sufficient to pay raised, says the Authority, reflect meetings regarding the recent rate the necessary costs of the collecting, higher rates at the Otero/Lincoln per ton of solid waste increase see GswA, pg. A3

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Community Calendar

Flower show

The 2013 Lincoln County Fair will be Aug. 6-10 at the Fairgrounds in Capitan. The flower show, sponsored by the Garden Club, is scheduled for Aug. 6, with flower registration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Categories are roses, dahlias, annuals, perennials, bulbs/tubers, flowering shrubs, flowering house plants and tropical.

There are plenty of vases at the Fairgrounds for entries. This year there will be a children’s flower show (12 and under) same categories. The flower show competition is open to all Lincoln county residents. All plant material must have been grown by the exhibitor.

For more information, call Marilyn Barnes at 973-2890 or email at marilynbarnes@ymail.com.

American Legion meet The American Legion Post 79 regular monthly meeting will be held July 20. The annual American flag retirement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, located at 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. Immediately afterward, all Lincoln County veterans regardless of branch of service and their spouses are invited to join us at a pot luck barbecue at the same location from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call Vice-Commander Dana Terlecky at 973-1268.

National bike run A Survivors Clean and Sober bike run will start from All American Park in Ruidoso Downs on July 20 and ride the Billy The Kid Scenic Byway through Hondo, Lincoln and Capitan before returning.

Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and bikes will leave the park at 11 a.m.

Door prizes, a live and silent auction, car show and music by the Homegrown Boys will highlight the day. There will also be bed races to raise funds for improvements to Ruidoso Downs River Park.

All other proceeds raised by this event benefit Teambuilders Counseling Services in Lincoln County and Mescalero. For more information, call Teambuilders at 630-0571 or Victor Montes at 808-3267.

Pickleball clinics It’s a funny name, but a great game. For the months of July and August, the Ruidoso Pickleball Club is offering free beginner clinics each Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. Clinics are held at the courts at White Mountain Sports Complex.

Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a tennis-like net. It can played indoors or outdoors and is easy for beginners, but can be developed into a fastpaced and competitive game.

For more information, call Andy Carter a 937-3991.

Wildfire conference Come to discuss the best practices for living in a wildland urban interface zone at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 9

a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Public education and awareness programs play a vital role in reducing the risk of WUI fires by education communities. For more information, visit http://scmrcd. org/conference.

Rascal Fair open Rascal Fair, a White Oaks community market, is open for the 2013 season every Friday through October. Each Friday, from 4 p.m. to dusk, the market will be open for local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, baked goods, pottery, woodwork and much more. The market is located just east of the No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks.

Yoga by Donation Located at The Adobe Plaza, the Buddha Yoga Wellness Center offers yoga classes at 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The 4:30 p.m. class is a relaxed stretch/basic yoga format, and the 6 p.m. is more vigorous yoga with variations for beginners. Both include guided mediations, aromatherapy touch for stress reduction and relaxation.

Students of all levels are welcome. Three classes per week are recommended for therapeutic effects. The Buddha Yoga Studio is located at The Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem. Park and enter from rear. For class schedules visit: www.buddhayogaclass.com or call 575-802-3013.

Lincoln County Transit The Lincoln County Transit service is for anyone needing to get to doctor’s appointments, to work, while the car is in the shop or if you’re a “golf widow.”

Call 378-1177 to order a ride.

Costs are $2 for 19 and over, $1 for students ages 7-18, seniors for $1 and children under 7 free.

An all-day pass is only $5.

The transit area includes the Village of Ruidoso and City of Ruidoso Downs, Inn of the Mountain Gods and Apache Travel Center on Highway 70.

Hours of operation – Monday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Thursday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 2-6:30 p.m.

Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

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 9 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 257-4001.

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

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

The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon-

day 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.

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

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

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

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

The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at Otero Electric, 507 12th St. in Carrizozo. For more information, call Fran Altieri at 9730571.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at K-Bob’s at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 3368011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org

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

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

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

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

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended.

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

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

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

Mountain Poets meet the first Saturday of each month at the Ruidoso Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ru-

idoso Public Library conference room. Come join other poets and share your efforts. Read your work aloud in a non-critical, supportive atmosphere.

The meetings are hosted by Carol B, a veteran of many words and a local member of the New Mexico State Poetry Society. For more information, call 575-202-5709 or the library at 258-3704.

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

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the ENMU Community Education Annex on White Mountain Drive, the middle building of the three Ruidoso elementary school buildings.

Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 2584003 or 937-0291.

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

The Lincoln County Health and Wellness Coalition meets

the second Wednesday of each month at noon at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, to promote Lincoln County as a Health and Wellness destination. Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, call 630-1111.

Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives.

Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-9563101 or 575-336-4187.

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, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309.

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

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

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River – ongoing programs and Live your Passion coaching to enhance your life. Visit www. sanctuaryontheriver.com for a current event schedule, or call 630-1111 for more information.

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

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“I know Lincoln County was not represented July 1 when GSWA had a meeting and agreed to raise rates,” explained Morel, adding he felt there were other options available to the Authority instead of a rate change. For months, the county has been in a legal battle with GSWA along with Alto Lakes Water and Sanitation District to cover a shortfall of funds due to the withdrawal of ALWSD from the Authority. Due to formal litigation filed

by GSWA, most discussions with commissioners regarding any policies or procedures with Greentree Solid Waste Authority have taken place in executive session.

Morel and Taylor have made previous statements to indicate the county wanted cooler heads to prevail and come to a reasonable solution between Greentree and both the county and Alto Lakes, but due to litigation being filed by the Authority, the discussion could not take place until the issue was legally resolved.

Because GSWA bills have been mailed reflecting the increase and rate payers have already begun to pay the adjusted fees, questions were raised about the county’s proper response. In addition, commissioners expressed their frustration, ranging from wanting to solve the problem quickly, immediate removal of GSWA’s operation manager and consultant to wanting a complete change in GSWA board members. Commissioner Dallas Draper said he had done nothing but come into the current situation with an open mind. “I made it clear that we were willing to resolve this,” he expressed. “July 4 this was taken away from us when they took it upon themselves to raise rates,” he stated.

What follows is GSWA’s formal response in Joe Lewandowski’s words. Lewandowski is GSWA’s operations consultant.

“The disagreement is over the controlling documents related to the rates and the authority to implement. The county is referencing the county ordinances and GSWA is referencing the Joint Powers Agreement that forms and describes the powers of the GSWA. GSWA had requested meetings with the county commission for both the rate hearing and possible discussion on options to resolve the on-going litigation. The county commission at the June 25 meeting tabled any rate hearing and took no action on the offer to sit down and discuss the possible resolution of the litigation. GSWA had made these requests in prior GSWA meetings through the county’s representative, Commissioner Mark Doth. This did not produce any results for whatever reason. ” But Morel disagrees. “The documents speak for themselves. The joint powers agreement and the relevant county ordinances must be construed together. GSWA completely ignored the relevant county ordinances and implemented a rate increase on county residents without any lawful authority to do so,” responded Morel.

The Greentree report

untrue. Immediately after the loss of revenues from Alto Lakes, other revenues losses due to the Little Bear Fire, and the economy down turn, seven GSWA employees were laid off immediately and as of today that number is now twelve. These positions no longer being there is putting a serious strain on the remaining employees to continue to provide the quality of the services the citizens are accustom too. Every GSWA meeting since November 2012 has been discussing the shortfalls, rates, budgets and looking for solutions. It appears Mr. Morel was not informed by the Commissioners Doth and Powell of all the actions that were going on at the GSWA meetings prior to making his statement at the July 9th meeting.

“In all the comments and accusations from this meeting, a ray of hope did appear.

Commissioner Preston Stone presented that we need to talk and try to resolve this issue.

He recommended the idea of asking for a mediator and have the representatives of each group get together to work towards a resolution to these matters. Immediately after Commissioner Stone made this recommendation, Commissioner Dallas Draper strongly supported this action to find a resolution to these issues. That is what GSWA has been working towards. It is my understanding that that process is now in motion. Let’s hope that does occurred. GSWA is an example of how government entities can work together for the benefit of all citizens. We are a partnership between Lincoln County, Villages of Ruidoso, Capitan and Corona, Town of Carrizozo, and the City of Ruidoso Downs. This has even extended to a successful partnership with Otero County, City of Alamogordo, Villages of Tularosa and Cloudcroft on possibly the most successful landfill operation in the state of New Mexico.”

With discussion finally settling on a motion during last week’s meeting, Preston Stone, commissioner, suggested that the commission adopt Morel’s suggestions for action.

Included in the motion is crafting letter to GSWA from the commission informing the Authority of improper increase, insistence that notification of the public occur of the improper increase but that the current rate is not improper and still should be paid, and advising state officials of the improper action from Greentree. The motion passed. Commissioners also advised Taylor to look for a professional mediator in anticipation that litigation may be solved soon, and gave Taylor time to arrange for a joint meeting of all involved.

Currently, GSWA has filed a motion to reconsider with the Santa Fe court because of a judgment rendered that indicated Greentree didn’t have cause to continue with litigation filed against the county and Alto Lakes Water and Sanitation District. Morel said a response should be forthcoming Tuesday, July 16 regarding the motion to reconsider and thinks the original judgment will stand.

He wonders if GSWA may appeal if the current motion doesn’t go their way.

On behalf of the commission, Taylor sent a letter to GSWA dated July 12, requesting the Authority work with the county in determining a time both entities can work with a mediator to solve the issue. She stated, “We believe a mediation process will be necessary to achieve a satisfactory resolution of all outstanding issues, and as such, are hopeful the board will consider the county’s effort to immediately commence this process of resolving the issues that prevent GSWA and the county from having a meaningful, working relationship.”

Commissioner Preston Stone said, “We as two entities have got to come together and stop beating our heads against the wall. Until we come to the table in agreement, this mess will continue and will cost the tax payers money.”

Lewandowski continues. “There were many accusations by County Commissioners Doth and Powell at the July 9th meeting.

GSWA can spend more time disputing those continuing accusations or meet to resolve these matters. There were three GSWA representatives attending the July 9th meeting with the desire to continue towards a resolution of the issues. But they were not allowed to speak. GSWA representatives just had to sit there and listen to the accusations specifically from Commissioners Doth and Powell.

Also, at that meeting was an attorney for the New Mexico Finance Authority, to express their concerns and the need to find a resolution to these issues. The NMFA attorney was not allowed to speak to the commissioners.

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Meth lab thwarted, suspect arrested

On July 11, the Ruidoso Police Department responded to a call at 303 Racquet Drive, Fox Hollow Condos, No. 5 regarding a found gun.

As a result of this call the Lincoln County Narcotics Enforcement Unit was called reference to chemicals found at the address relating to the manufacturing of methamphetamines. Further investigation resulted in the identification of the person responsible for renting the condo. This person was George Mack Dennis Jr. age 39.

Dennis was subsequently charged with a Felony of Trafficking by Manufacturing Methamphetamines. During the investigation the Lincoln County Narcotics Enforcement Unit consisting of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Ruidoso Police Department and Ruidoso Downs Police Department, called the New Mexico State Police Clandestine Lab Response Team who arrived and processed the scene at the address.

Evidence was recovered relating to the Manufacturing of Methamphetamine charge.

Advanced Environmental Solutions Inc. from Belen was called and disposed of the hazardous chemicals.

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Letters to the Editor Lincoln County wellness

The Lincoln County Health & Wellness Coalition is made up of people who are interested in working together in our community to promote Ruidoso and Lincoln County as a health and wellness destination. Some of us operate businesses in the health and wellness industry, others just want to improve the quality of life in our fair community and some have joined because our efforts may lead to a better economic climate as a growing awareness of healthy lifestyles and alternatives may attract visitors and second home owners to become permanent residents.

Of the many facets of “health and wellness,” the availability of first class health and emergency medical care is vital. The Coalition, early in its charter formation, has been presented with the issues surrounding LCMC and Dr. Stephen Rath. With a vested interest to uphold Lincoln County as a community that cares about the highest levels of patient care and options, we support a unified and satisfactory outcome. This would signal to many a cooperative spirit and places emphasis upon quality patient options, recognizing our unique Lincoln County needs.

Much of this story has been played out in newspapers and in conversations. We aspire not to “add fuel” but rather to ask parties for willingness to find a solution which gives patients and the community the best choices and heals controversy. This willingness and forward action would be in the best interest of our community – so that we can all move forward to claim our fair community as a safe, pleasant, cooperative place where health and wellness options flourish!

If you are a concerned citizen we invite you to join us the second Wednesday of every month at 12 noon at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive for a brown bag lunch meeting to formulate ideas about how we can become a mountain destination for Health and Wellness.

Debbie Haines-Nix Marianne Mohr Lincoln County Health & Wellness Coalition

Misinformed

As usual Commissioner Minter is misinformed where the Alto Lakes Water and Sanitation District is concerned. The fact that the district can offer its rate payers a cost well below the rates charged by Greentree continues to put Minter in a bad light as she was the county’s representative on Greentree’s board at the time of the district’s withdrawal from Greentree – due to their failure to negotiate in good faith. It now appears to be her goal to try and stir up controversy in the Alto Lakes community, in which she does not reside but does represent. She is however, virtually assuring the community will not support her in

the next election cycle.

Gary Parker ALW&S District Director

Helping Hotshots

Along with thousands of other people across the country, the Little Bear Forest Reform Coalition (LBFRC) Board of Directors mourns the tragic loss of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who were laid to rest July 9. We also appreciate the efforts of ALL fire fighters who continue to protect homes, lives and property. LBFRC is also collecting funds to help the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. 100 percent of the proceeds from any and all donations will go Prescott Firefighter’s Charities to help in efforts to support the families of the fallen firefighters. To donate directly online to this charity, go to: http://www.prescottffcharities. org/how-you-can-help/. Also, let’s all keep the residents of Yarnell, Ariz. in our prayers.

They are not only dealing with the loss of these firefighters, but also the devastation of losing many homes in their community.

Mary Weaver Chairperson, Little Bear Forest Reform Coalition, 575-937-5229 ... but you won’t find it in the mainstream media or on a Flaming Horse.

In reply to Virginia Thompson [Ruidoso Free Press, May 14] and Charles Jones [Ruidoso News, May 21] – the problem is that for many issues in the media, scientific or otherwise that might be tinged by a hint of politics, coverage so often has devolved into two polarized camps. Each camp decries the other, each refuses to acknowledge any merit on the other side, or even mentions that there might be a counter argument.

In such an environment, the truth may be ferreted out, but as I’ve reminded previously, “It will take awareness, research and ultimately, understanding to do it right.”

Take for example, Thompson’s statement, “There has been no statistically significant warming in global temperatures for 16 years.” Where did this come from? She gave no reference or source, no supporting data – just a flat statement as if it were an accepted fact.

Well, fortunately, the Internet helps. That statement comes from an article by David Rose, a columnist for the Daily Mail – a rather sensationalist newspaper in the U.K. On Oct. 13, 2012 he stated that data from a publication of the U.K.’s Met Office showed that “Global warming stopped 16 years ago.”

This was repeated by Fox News the next day.

Also on Oct. 14, the Met Office disavowed Rose’s article, described Rose’s information as “misleading,” and said “it did not say global warming had stopped and was

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of which inject separate and independent evaluation into one’s own work.

One thing that is alarming – alarming especially to scientists – is a recently proposed bill in Congress. This April, the “High Quality Research Act” was introduced in the House by Representative Lamar Smith, chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. It would change the criteria by which the National Science Foundation evaluates research projects and awards funding. Currently, proposals are evaluated through the traditional peer-review process, in which scientists and experts with knowledge of the relevant fields evaluate the projects’ “intellectual merits” and “broader impacts.” Peer review is a central tenet of modern academic science, and, according to critics, the new bill threatens to supersede it with... politics.

It is when the concerns of scientists cross into the realm of policy that we need to have a reasoned discussion, not a political one. We need to listen carefully to all interests and weigh all consequences to our Continued on next page

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not contacted by the article’s author” about what, after all, was their data.

Fox News did not mention this.

Nor did Fox News mention any of at least six articles over the next week rebutting Rose’s claim – for example, “The Met Office has stressed that records of 15 years or so have limited relevance for analyzing global climate change. Short-term excursions from the long term temperature trend are not unusual in the climate record, and so do not mean that the warming trend apparent over the last century has stopped.”

The characteristics of a polarized press are easy to spot. The reporting is one-sided: no credence is given to any other viewpoint.

There is minimal data and virtually no analysis, but plenty of sweeping statements. Arguments can devolve into personal attacks.

There is a tone of alarm.

The traditions in scientific literature tend to keep scientific publications well away from such polarization. There is respect for other people’s work, there is mathematical analysis, argumentation that considers other points of view, and there is peer review – all

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Planes, trains, automobiles… and fro-yo If my daughter would have left well enough alone a few years ago, I wouldn’t have this addiction. It’s not often this parent has legitimate grounds to blame her children for anything anymore, but I lay my addiction squarely at her feet. She’s in her 30s, highly brilliant and very successful (from a totally unbiased viewpoint) and should have known better.

It’s going to take a few paragraphs to set this one up.

I have not traveled long distances by horse or mule, but I think I’ve utilized most other forms of transportation. My preference is travelling by air. Recently, however, my man and I needed to go to Indianapolis for business and decided we’d throw a bit of visiting in along the trail. We drove. This country seems to go on forever when driving across it, but we decided to take a few extra days in the process and enjoyed seeing friends and family.

In the course of my years I’ve driven the length of Interstate 40. There are a just a couple places I find beautiful but most of the highway I find rather monotonous, and this trip proved my point again. It’s hard to descend into the bottom lands when one lives just south of heaven, but I-40 has been a necessary part of my travels for decades.

Along with the interstate come millions upon millions of billboards advertising pretty random things. From offers of vasectomy reversals to how many hotel rooms are available in Tucumcari; the signs alleviate a few seconds of boredom. However one rather new series of billboards caught my attention during my recent trip. Advertising a convenience stop in Oklahoma, the red oval on the sign said, “Hutch’s – nobody offers as much as Hutch’s.”

Well, of course, they’d thrown down a gauntlet.

Since both my man and I needed a bit of a break, and because of the obvious name draw, we decided to risk a stop. I’m usually cynical about such broad statements like Hutch’s slogan, and thought that if they had a clean restroom, I’d be satisfied. The store was easy to approach, and in my mind I added to their slogan: Hutch’s – exit 40 on I 40 – nobody offers as much… The last part was still under suspicion.

We made our way through Hutch’s double glass doors, and mindlessly looked up to the ceiling to find the magical restroom sign that millions of travelers are accustomed to searching for in convenience stores nationwide. It was at that point I began to pay attention as I entered the Women’s. Not only was my little cubicle in the restroom wall to wall, floor to ceiling private, but the tile was shining, the grout was white, the stall was clean and the lock secure. It’s not often I give an interstate restroom such high marks (and no one is asking) but Hutch’s was getting my attention.

But wait, there’s more.

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When I exited the Sue Hutchison restroom, suehutch@valornet.com my man was standing with a full faced smile. All he said was, “Look,” and pointed to the wall in the opposite corner of the shop. There, stainless steel gleaming, offering a dozen choices was a self-serve-frozen-yogurt shop. In a convenience store. On I-40. Easy off, easy on.

It’s my addiction. Just a few miles before Hutch’s I’d remarked to my man that someone should have a fro-yo place on the interstate for those of us who haven’t yet completed the 12-step fro-yo program. My man knew he’d just made my day, saved the trip, earned points and solved world hunger all in one action. He’s also my enabler.

These self-serve-fro-yo places offer a bowl, flavor choices both non and low fat, and toppings. You make your own, and pay for your creations by weight. Thank God it’s the weight of your creation and not yourself for which you pay. They’re all over the country. I scout them out. I use my infernal GPS to find them, sneak a treat whenever I can. I substitute entire meals for a fro-yo.

Even in Indianapolis, I asked around until I found one within walking distance of our meetings, and crept in several times. I don’t care if I’m with anyone or alone, don’t care if it’s morning or midnight, and sometimes I’ll drive across an entire metropolis until I locate a self-serve-fro-yo.

Hutch’s had it! Right there on I-40! They also had travel mugs with their logo, 79 cent any-size fountain drinks, Krispy Kreme donuts and a host of other decadent options.

I wanted to hug (and I’m not a hugger) each and every worker behind their counter.

Instead, when I had internet after we stopped for the evening, I dashed a quick thank you to the store owner listed online, telling her their slogan was pretty darn accurate. She forwarded my note to the local I-40 shop manager who was watching for me a week later on our return trip. “Oh, you’re the lady who emailed us!”

This time I knew what to expect, came in with a smile, headed to the requisite-firststop across the room, and proceeded to fill an overflowing fro-yo, purchase more travel mugs, get a cheap fountain drink (which was free because of the aforementioned purchase of travel mugs) and thank the counter help.

I also arranged to buy a sleeve of Styrofoam fountain cups with the Hutch’s logo for my friends to use.

And it’s entirely my daughter’s fault.

She took me to my first SSFY in San Diego a few years ago.

I need help.

Realizing it’s no surprise she’s plugged three Albuquerque SSFY’s into her GPS favorites, Sue can be reached at suehutch1958@gmail. com.

LETTERS, from pg. A4 potential actions. As with the discussion on Freon and the ozone layer in the early 1990s, so with climate change do we need careful consideration and not the rhetoric of political echo-chambers.

Indeed, deforestation, destruction of habitat and land use are issues we can agree upon. And certainly there are natural cycles at work – as the Met Office will gladly point out – that need to be accounted for in the analysis.

Now, I have to admit we ‘environmental kooks’ have not done the best job in describing the problem climate change presents.

“Global Warming” at a mere 0.03°C per year does not seem pressing. Even the dramatic melting of glaciers in the documentary, Chasing Ice, still seems far removed from our daily lives.

The real danger of climate change lies

in climate instability – the wide swings in weather, temperature and rainfall from one extreme to another – predicted as our planet warms. In particular, our agriculture has benefited from the relatively stable climate we’ve had over the last 10,000 years.

The weather we’ve had recently – both a 50- and a 100-year monsoon in the last decade, the second warmest recorded one year and two-year periods for New Mexico, a record cold snap in Feb. 2011, extreme drought, monster fires, even a tornado in Washington, D.C. – these extremes would be what climate instability might look like.

But to say that is what we have now would be premature and risk confusing weather and climate… and that would be unscientific.

Tony Davis Alto

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Space is limited. Cost per booth is minimal For more information please call Dennis: 575-937-6948 Location of market is McMillan’s Furniture Complex- 1700 Mechem Dr. at Gavlin Canyon - across from Alto Café Please tell your friends about this opportunity to show and sell their work MOST IMPORTANTLY COME VISIT, SHOP AND HAVE A GREAT TIME EVERY SATURDAY 7 AM – 1 PM OR LATER

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Lincoln County Medical Center asks for adjustments

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com When Lincoln County voters were asked to approve a 4.25 mill levy for LCMC in Nov. 2007, they responded with a no. After Lincoln County Medical Center reviewed, sent a mail-in ballot the following spring to residents and asked for 3 mill levy, voters consented. The hospital came to the County Commission last Tuesday to ask to utilize the entire 3 mill amount voters approved to offset federal fiscal withholding from the county’s Sole Community Provider funds, and to provide additional funding to the hospital to adjust for the federal changes which continue to vary.

Explaining the situation, Al Santos, LCMC administraSue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press tor, said the issue was based on a change in the funding forAl Santos, LCMC administrator, shared with county commissioners the changing medical care climate and mula and not an indicator of deficit in operations. According asked for fi nancial adjustments to cover the gap. to hospital documents, the original formula showed that for fiscal year 2013 more than $310 million federal dollars were county have a better feel for where health care is going they Some who receive care from LCMC may not ever make available for match. After the formula changed, only $69 payments. With the soon coming expanded coverage, LCMC can work together for a solution,” he said. million was available, indicating a 71 percent drop. faces the possibility of providing more uncompensated care With recent federal across-the-board budget cuts and County Commissioner Mark Doth says he and Commis- the revision of current Medicaid coverage soon to be called with reduced hospital payments from Medicaid. sioner Jackie Powell were suspicious more than a year ago “LCMC has been trying to become more self-reliant, Centennial Care in New Mexico, health care delivery must that the federal funding landscape would change drastically because we know that we can’t continue to be dependent on change to meet current needs, according to Santos. “We’re and tried to be fiscally conservative at that point. “We were any federal matching,” Santos said. dealing with federal financial uncertainty,” he described. chastised for being conservative but we realized the county Showing the figures which indicated a difference be“and how we continue to supply cost effective, quality health couldn’t sustain what was being asked at the time,” he extween the projected 2013 year-end total operating revenue care to our citizens is our main concern,” said Santos. Presplained. “We saw the handwriting on the wall,” he continued, byterian Healthcare Services, Inc. which is the contracted of $31,292,294 and projected total operating expenses of “before Obamacare came to be.” health care provider for LCMC is one of four Managed Care $34,478,652, Santos presented solution options to commis“I feel for the hospital because of this situation, and that sioners at the special meeting last Tuesday. “Cost shifting Organizations which have been selected to participate in it’s in such a fluctuation,” said Doth.

Centennial Care. Existing Medicaid recipients will be able to is not cost saving,” he said. Santos asked commissioners to Sole Community Providers are hospitals which provide consider funding hospital operations at $3.3 million as an begin selecting an approved MCO starting in late 2013, accare to those who cannot afford care in an area where no other cording to NM Human Services. Newly qualified recipients expense for January 2013 through June 2014. His second care at a hospital level exists. Lincoln County Medical Center will be enrolled under Centennial Care. recommendation was to utilize the entire 3.0 mill levy rate to is a Sole Community Provider and has qualified for federal ensure maintenance of adequate medical operations balances Anticipating what can’t be predicted with certainty has funds in the past. Because of recent and widespread healthLCMC trying to make changes ahead of the curve. For more and reserves. care changes at the federal level, many medical providers are than two years, the hospital has initiated changes in many of When discussion ensued, Nita Taylor, county manager, scrambling to make necessary adjustments to meet looming their systems in an effort to be responsible. But patients who showed commissioners what had already been paid by the national requirements. Some deadlines are as early as 2014 are unable to find primary health care or affordable insurance county, what was in reserve and how the request could be and some have been extended to 2015. There are many priare paying more out of pocket expenses, explained Santos. broken down into smaller increments and funded while mary care physicians across the nation who maintaining a fund reserve of more than are retiring rather than learn the new system, $500,000. But with the volume of informaproviding even more challenging days. tion presented by Santos, commissioners felt “I think most residents want a local hosthey were not prepared to make a decision pital available to meet their health needs,” during last week’s meeting. Dallas Draper, said Brad Treptow, LCMC’s marketing and county commissioner, asked Taylor if there public relations director. “I think they made were options the county could take without that clear when they voted to support the going to taxpayers for the full 3.0 mill levy revised mill levy,” he explained. County amount. Taylor indicated there were posCommissioner Kathryn Minter in the past sibilities. Draper asked Taylor if her figures has publicly stated she disagrees and thinks applied to fiscal year 2013-14 and Taylor most county residents don’t mind driving to affirmed.

Roswell or Alamogordo for hospital care.

Because the county had already budgetHowever statistics prove that hundreds of ed, $479,335 was still in the county’s pocket Otero County residents travel to LCMC for and not paid as of yet to the hospital. A moobstetrical care and other LCMC services. tion of Doth was offered to clear $479,335 According to earlier reports many and reauthorize to pay that amount directly airmen families from Holloman Air Force to LCMC for services already provided and Base continue to choose LCMC as their his motion passed. Doth made a second mopreferred destination for childbirth. At last tion to place it on the July 16 regular agenda Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press week’s meeting, Commissioner Preston discussion and action on the gap between County commissioners toured the unfinished Physician’s Office Building last Stone said he wanted to ensure that anyone the $479,335 and $1.1 million in question week during their special meeting. Ted Kostranchuk, with the architectural in need of medical care receive it. “In listento fund the remainder of the fiscal year, and firm of Dekker/Perich/Sabatini explained the process with Jaynes Construcing to all the discussions today I believe the also to discuss options for fiscal year fundtion which is currently under budget and should open prior to their deadtaxpayers of Lincoln County were adamant ing for 2013-14. The second motion also line. With constant reassessment during the process for value engineering, to get the mill back for the second vote,” he passed.

Kostranchuk reported several thousand dollars of the project will be able said. “(Taxpayers) knew there was an opThe county budget must be filed with the to be saved. Commissioners also walked a section of El Paso Road to underportunity to max (the mill levy) out at some state by the end of July, making the hospital stand which street changes will time…There is no guarantee a mill will stay funding discussion and decision time sensihappen during the construction at its current level,” he continued. “I want tive for commissioners. period for the POB. Kostrananyone to receive the best medical care we Beth Landon, policy analyst for the NM chuk described where new can offer. I’m more concerned about the Hospital Association, was present last week drainage and speed bumps will clinics being open five days a week and and said, “Healthcare is always changing. be installed. Because of current rendering that service, regardless of where Regulations are always being tweaked. What drainage issues, ice forms in that person is from,” Stone said. is going on now is not tweaking, there are drapools in the winter making peFormer county commissioner who also matic changes in the health care landscape.” destrian crossing from the hosserved on LCMC’s board of directors, Tom The county commission meets at 8:30 pital to the new POB hazardous.

Battin agrees with Stone. “The purpose of a.m.

July 16 at the county facilities in CarThe situation is being mitigated the level of the 3.0 mill levy was to have the rizozo and meetings are open to the public. and will pose less of an injury option to go to the full 3.0 if circumstances Citizens may make comments during the threat when completed. warranted,” he said. “Once the hospital and public hearing scheduled at 1:30 p.m.

Commissioners review POB progress

B U S I N E S S buzz Networking at Business After Hours

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The New Mexico Bone and Joint Institute, formerly Ruidoso Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, opened their new offices at 26130 U.S. Highway 70.

PNM Power Breakfast

Join Ron Darnell, PNM senior vice president of Public Policy, for a brief presentation and discussion covering what’s new Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press in our power supply portfolio, what’s ahead and how our power supply planning process City Bank hosted Business After Hours at The Lodge last Thursday. works.

Dreamcatchers catered the event with a Mexican buffet. Business After Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Hours, a regular event sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Hotel Ruidoso, 110 Chase Street (behind Commerce offers the business community of Lincoln County a time to gather and network. More than 100 attended the recent event. the Comfort Inn). RSVP by emailing maria.

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Western auto goes NAPA

Jim and Shelley McGarvey of Western Auto hosted the Napa Auto “Tools on Tour” event July 11. The event was a great success and they will be doing this again next year.

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Revitalizing New Mexico’s historic centers of commerce

By Secretary Jon Barela New Mexico Economic Development Department Economic development in New Mexico is often a joint effort of individual communities and the state’s Economic Development Department (EDD), which oversees multiple programs designed to bolster the state’s infrastructure and support the entrepreneurial ambitions of New Mexicans.

Three high profile initiatives are the New Mexico MainStreet Program and two programs that fall under its umbrella: the Frontier Communities Initiative and the Arts and Cultural Districts Program.

MainStreet makeovers

The MainStreet Program is the oldest and biggest of the three initiatives. Since 1985, it has provided state support to communities that adopt a consensus approach to revitalizing their core commercial neighborhoods. Such makeovers are the foundation for creating or strengthening businesses, stimulating job creation and generating tax revenues – all while preserving local cultural and historic assets.

Locals are the heart of the MainStreet program, but the state pitches in with free training in design, promotion and publicity, organization and economic positioning. This “Four Point Approach” is a creation of the National Main Street Center, an auxiliary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Tangible benefits have been realized in 23 New Mexico

towns that participate in the MainStreet Program, including Artesia, Belen, Clovis, Deming, Grants, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Truth or Consequences, Raton and Zuni Pueblo. In 2012 alone the program was credited with the net growth of 134 new businesses, 622 jobs and nearly $17 million in private sector reinvestment in New Mexico.

Small-town “Frontiers”

Under the leadership of Governor Susana Martinez, our department and the cooperation of the Legislature, the Economic Development Department launched the Frontier Communities Initiative in 2013 to boost economic development in rural communities of fewer than 7,500 people. The effort is coordinated by the New Mexico MainStreet Program and, like that program, strives to breathe new life into a traditional or historic commercial district or corridor. It, too, relies on grass-roots supporters – locals who are committed to working together to sustain community development beyond the life of an individual project.

Communities can apply through a government sponsor or an economic or community development organization to refurbish a streetscape, building or other site with historic significance.

The state offers technical assistance and other resources to Frontier communities, but it doesn’t provide direct funding. The number of projects selected each year depends on legislative appropriations.

Building on arts, culture

New Mexico adopted its Arts and Cultural Districts Program six years ago to consciously promote arts and culture as part of the state’s economic development picture.

The program aims to draw attention to the state’s distinctive cultural and artistic riches and to help communities support and capitalize on those resources to improve their economic vitality and quality of life.

Las Vegas and Silver City were the first towns to establish Arts and Cultural Districts in 2008; Taos, Los Alamos, Raton and the Albuquerque Downtown Action Team later joined them.

EDD’s MainStreet Program, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Tourism are among the state agencies that partner with the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and the McCune Foundation to help the districts with planning. The state also offers tax credits for the rehab of culturally significant structures.

For more information on these and other economic development programs, contact Rich Williams, director of the New Mexico MainStreet Program at 505-827-0168 or visit www.nmmainstreet.org.

Finance New Mexico is a public service initiative to assist individuals and businesses with obtaining skills and funding resources for their business or idea. To learn more, go to www.FinanceNewMexico.org.

Village discusses sewer line relocation and closes out Carrizo pipeline project amid NM Environment scrutiny

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ruidoso has recently received confirmation that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $2,614,002 to the village to mitigate main sewer line damage sustained during the flooding in 2008. The sewer line in question is buried underneath the Rio Ruidoso. According to village records there are three sections of the pipeline: the upper canyon, lower canyon and the section of pipeline that extends from village limits to the Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant in Ruidoso Downs.

CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. was seeking approval of a task order to develop 30 percent design drawings to include pipeline plans, profiles, pump stations plans section views and other details of the project.

With the FEMA award of $2,614,002 added to the state of New Mexico’s share of $627,360.48 and the local share of $243,973.52 the total for the project adds up to $3,485,336 with Gross Receipts Taxes added in. Because the amount of funding was more than a million dollars, Debi Lee, village manager, said the authorization needed to come from Congress. “That has been authorized and it’s coming back to the state,” she explained to village councilors.

“We hope to get the money in the month of July,” she continued.

After councilor Jim Stoddard asked Lee if there was a timeline to accomplish the work, Lee said FEMA was pressur-

ing the village to show progress within 12 months. “It’s kind of like chicken and egg, because we don’t have $3 million to front on a project of this size,” explained Lee. She continued by saying that Barbara Crockett of CH2M Hill Engineers and others had been to Santa Fe to work out the details and said that the action she was recommending council adopt would demonstrate sufficient progress to FEMA while funds were being arranged and delivered.

Stoddard asked Lee to clarify the percentages of what the village would pay of the local share and what Ruidoso Downs would pay. “It’s my opinion that the Downs should pay their proportionate share according to the amount of the line in (the Downs,)” she responded, and suggested a workshop with both the village and Ruidoso Downs to solidify responsibilities.

Stoddard continued by saying procedures should be firmly in place and established. “We’re talking a lot of money,” he said. Crockett added that she’s worked on large projects in the past and felt that paying up front saves in the long run.

But councilor Gloria Sayers disagreed.

“Are we putting the cart before the horse,” she asked, “…without having an agreement with our neighbors?”

Village attorney Dan Bryant responded by saying it’s been a difficult point through the years, but with a Joint Use Board preagenda meeting scheduled the next day it would get the issue on their agenda. “I do believe Ruidoso Downs is acutely aware

of the project,” he explained. “I don’t think there’s going to be any surprise.” Bryant said any delay of the decision in front of the village council wasn’t necessary. Bryant said that both the village and Ruidoso Downs was aware of the bid package for the project and approved the bid and award. “Step by step the two have said, ‘Yes, this is the project, yes this is important and yes, we’re going to do it.’” He said.

With a stated reluctance, Stoddard made a motion to grant the task order to CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for the design of the Sanitary Sewer line relocation project in the amount of $3,485,336 plus Gross Receipt Taxes with the caveat that the village’s legal department and Lee bring the Joint Use Board formation to reality. Councilor Joe Eby offered a second, and the motion passed, with Sayers offering the lone dissenting vote.

In other business, council was asked to approve a change order with Renegade Construction, LLC for the Carrizo Creek Pipeline to Grindstone Reservoir in the amount of $25,348.65 excluding Gross Receipts Tax and also a request of a project time extension of 30 calendar days to the existing agreement. Eby made the motion and Stoddard seconded.

With scheduling requests to shut down operations during Memorial Day weekend among other concerns, Renegade has dealt with several issues during the project. One was a discrepancy in pipe size from 12 inches in diameter to 10. With recent rain-andwatershed turbidity issues adding to the mix,

the pressure in local Grindstone pipes was either missing or insufficient last week. With pump issues and storage concerns, there was a precautionary “boil water” advisory issued for the area in question.

Last week a diesel pump was installed to provide temporary relief but village councilors realized the fix wouldn’t last. Electric pumps have been ordered to replace the diesel. Fuel alone for the currently rented pump ranges near $500 a day according to councilor Lynn Crawford.

The entire project is going to be closed out, according to Lee, and with the next change orders credits will be applied to mitigate the pipe size discrepancy when Renegade assesses the price difference.

Along with other village water issues the NM Environment Department has been keeping a close eye on the village water quality and methods of required reporting.

Notices of violations and fines levied to the village have surfaced in the process, along with questions of village employee actions both in the field and in administration.

NMED has issued a statement of their investigative conclusions which will be reviewed

by Bryant with his response forthcoming.

Rainbow Futurity trial handle increases The two-days of trials to the $1 million Rainbow Futurity trials that took place for the first time this year proved to be an overwhelming success in wagering with the average handle on each trial increasing 42 percent. This year, with 26 trials spread over two days, the handle surged to

$58,272 per trial. This impressive average increase occurred in spite of adding three more trial races.

The trials to the $2.6 million All American Futurity trials are set to be run over two days, Aug. 15-16. The trials to the $2.8 million All American Derby are now set for

BUSINESS BUZZ, from pg. A6 with all the same great gear, Jim and Shelley added Napa Auto Parts to create a strong store for the community. With 40 years in Ruidoso, they have a feel for what the community is looking for.

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the lucky winner of a new Charles Daly shotgun presented at the Ruidoso Gun & Collectables Show on July 7. The V.V.A. meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Drive in Ruidoso Downs. Vietnam era military veterans are eligible for membership if they served on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam from Feb. 28, 1961 (or at any duty location worldwide for other than training purposes from Aug. 5, 1964), through the end of hostilities on May 7, 1975. For more information call 575-802-5293.

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“These numbers are just another reason that the two days of trials were so successful,” said general manger Shaun Hubbard.

“It was a winning situation for everyone.

This shows that the fans really liked twoday format.”

All aspects of the handle are showing increases halfway through the 60-day racing season at Ruidoso Downs.

The total handle is up 4.5 percent with the on-track handle up nine percent and the off-track handle showing a two-percent increase.

“Our fans always support us and we truly appreciate them,” said Hubbard. “We’re really like a family here with our faithful fans, our horsemen supporting our races and the employees. That makes for an important part of the Ruidoso Downs’ experience.”

One of the highlights of the summer season is this upcoming weekend with the running of the $1 million Rainbow Derby on Saturday and the $1 million Rainbow Futurity on Sunday. These are record purses for each of the major stakes races.

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Safety tips for thunderstorms, lightning and flash floods Albuquerque — As New Mexico’s Monsoon season gets underway, The American Red Cross in New Mexico offers safety tips for thunder storms, lightning and flash flooding.

• Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind.

• Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur. Many people struck by lightning are not in the area where rain is occurring.

• If a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, take shelter in a substantial building or in a vehicle with the windows closed. Get out of mobile homes that can blow over in high winds.

• If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be in danger from lightning. If thunder roars, go indoors. The National Weather Service recommends staying inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.

• Avoid electrical equipment and telephones. Use battery-powered TVs and radios instead.

• Shutter windows and close outside doors securely. Keep away from windows.

• Do not take a bath, shower or use plumbing.

• If you are driving, try to safely exit the roadway and park. Stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers until the heavy rain ends. Avoid touching metal or other surfaces that conduct electricity in and outside the vehicle.

• If you are outside and cannot reach a safe building, avoid high ground; water; tall, isolated trees; and metal objects such as fences or bleachers. Picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are not safe • Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

• When a flood or flash flood warning is issued for your area, head for higher ground and stay there.

• Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way. Six inches of swiftly moving water can sweep you off of your feet.

• If you come upon a flooded road while driving, turn around and go another way.

If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.

• Keep children out of the water. They are curious and often lack judgment about running water or contaminated water.

• Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood danger.

• Because standard homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. For more flood safety tips and information on flood insurance, please visit the National Flood Insurance Program Web site at www.FloodSmart.gov.

You’ll be better prepared to withstand a weather emergency or disaster if you have the following items available – packed and ready to go in case you need to evacuate your home • Water – at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day • Food – at least a 3-day supply of nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food • Flashlight • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) • Extra batteries

• First Aid kit • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane) • Multi-purpose tool • Sanitation and personal hygiene items • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies) • Cell phone with chargers • Family and emergency contact information • Extra cash • Emergency blanket • Map(s) of the area • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) • Tools/supplies for securing your home • Extra set of car keys and house keys • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes • Rain gear • Insect repellent and sunscreen • Camera for photos of damage The Red Cross urges all New Mexicans to make a plan, make a kit and stay informed regarding weather emergencies.

The Red Cross depends on the generosity of the American people to fulfill our mission. To help the Red Cross continue to save lives, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1-800560-2302. Contributions to the Local Disaster Relief Fund may also be sent to the American Red Cross in New Mexico by mail: American Red Cross in New Mexico, 7445 Pan American West Fwy. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or made online at www.redcrossnewmexico.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Precautions necessary to prevent skin cancer N.M. Department of Health

The New Mexico Department of Health reminds residents this summer that it is important to take steps to stay safe from the potentially damaging effects of the sun. Overexposure to ultraviolet rays causes not only sunburns and premature aging, but greatly increases chances of developing skin cancer.

An estimated 400 cases of the most deadly skin cancer, melanoma, will be diagnosed in New Mexico in 2013. Even as rates for the most common cancers in the United States – breast, colorectal, lung and prostate – have declined,

melanoma rates rose 50 percent nationwide between 1992 and 2010.

“New Mexicans have an increased risk for developing skin cancer because of our low latitude and higher altitude,” said New Mexico’s Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, M.P.H. The sun’s rays are strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

When looking for a sunscreen, make sure it has a Sun Protective Factor (SPF) of at least 15.

Remember, sunscreen wears off so reapply it at least every two hours throughout the day.

Sunscreen alone does not offer adequate

Boil alert lifted for the Ruidoso water system The precautionary boil alert that has been in effect since June 5 for the Village of Ruidoso Water System has been lifted, and residents are being advised that there is no need to boil water prior to using it.

The precautionary advisory was issued following a report by the Village of Ruidoso Utility Department of problems with a chemical imbalance in the water coming out of the Grindstone Treatment Plant. The water being produced at that facility has been monitored closely by Village utility crews and the EPA and has been given the all-clear.

According to Debi Lee, village manager: “The Grindstone Treatment Plant

has been able to produce water that has good chlorine residual and low turbidity all weekend, and we are confident that the precautionary boil alert can be lifted at this time. CH2MHILL, our engineering partner, has been onsite for almost two weeks and has been an invaluable resource to us during this time. Finally, I want to thank our residents for their patience as we have worked to get the Grindstone System stabilized. I want to assure you that throughout this process, we have identified key issues that will be addressed with our water treatment systems moving forward so that situations such as this can be averted in the future.”

SURVIVOR, from pg. A1 ents after the accident. “I was so grateful to Patty, my ER nurse who cleaned me up after I came to the hospital. I was so muddy, and she worked and worked and worked to help,” says Mary with a smile. From Dr. Lindsay to each nurse and all the hospital staff members, the Lorings say they are impressed.

“I’ve been in large metro hospitals before,” she explains, “but the care I’ve received here is no comparison. Right after I press my call bell, someone is here right away to help me,” says Mary. “We haven’t come across one bad person,” says Mary of Lincoln County’s emergency and medical services. Jon agrees and adds, “When I needed transportation because our car was damaged, even Dollar Cab came to my res-

cue.” Marshal recalls being helped by Bob Raines with Ruidoso Rent-a-Car and says Raines supplied him with a vehicle quickly.

“There are more than we can count and names we don’t remember, but we wanted to say thank you to the county and hospital for all their help while we’ve gone through this,” says Jon. With 52 years of marriage come this September, the Lorings are looking forward to many more. Mary says she’s a little leery when she sees an approaching storm since the accident but is glad she was in Lincoln County when it happened. “The compassion and personable treatment we’ve received here from everyone makes us feel just like we’re family,” she said.

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protection for skin. Long sleeved shirts, wide brimmed hats and pants or long dresses are examples of protective clothing. Though everybody is at risk for skin cancer, those who have fair skin, light colored eyes, and blonde or red hair are at higher risk because the sun‘s UV rays affect their skin differently than others.

For more information, visit the Department’s Comprehensive Cancer Program online at www.cancernm.org.

July 16, 2013

Storms ignite fires, firefighters quickly control Lincoln National Forest – Fire updates as of 7/14 Read Fire – Lightning-caused.

The Read Fire was reported on 7/13 at 1:10 p.m.; location: 7 miles northwest of Capitan on Read Mesa The Read Fire is located in a remote area on Read Mesa. The Sacramento Hotshots mobilized to the incident. Firefighters are also being supported by Helicopter 372. The current estimated size of the fire is 5 acres. Firefighting resources will remain in the vicinity of the fire tonight and will continue with initial attack operations in the morning.

Harrison Fire – Lightning-caused.

The Harrison Fire was reported on 7/12 at 3:50 p.m.; location: North side of the Capitan Mountain The Harrison Fire was detected in Kyle Harrison Canyon on Friday afternoon. It was described as a single tree that was burning in an area of rough, rugged terrain. Light smoke was initially visible, but the smoke was not seen today. The area will continue to be monitored and patrolled.

Pierce Fire – Lightning-caused.

The Pierce Fire was reported on 7/11 at 6:13 a.m.; location: 2 miles south, southwest of Cloudcroft This one-quarter acre fire is 100 percent contained and remains in monitor/patrol status.

Pancho Fire – Lightning-caused.

The Pancho Fire was reported on 7/6 at 8:25 p.m.; location: 12 miles east, northeast of Capitan The fire was declared controlled on 7/11/13 at 11:55 am, at 7.6 acres and remains in monitor/ patrol status.

This update is posted on http://nmfireinfo.com/.

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Airport staff is trained in rescue techniques

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com To offer up-to-date services and preparedness, two staff members at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport successfully completed Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training recently at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Daniel Bastardo Courtesy photo and Alyssa Dean attended Two Sierra Blanca Regional Airport staff members classes June 1 through 7. recently completed intensive firefighting training at “It was unlike any Dallas/Fort Worth airport. DFW specializes in Aircraft training I’ve ever taken,” Rescue and Firefighting training. Seen left to right are said Dean. Working with staff member Alyssa Dean; Sean Parker, operations live and ignited fire, manager for the airport and ARFF chief; and staff memlearning to remove 200 lb. ber Daniel Bastardo. passengers, and working amid smoke and flames, Dean and Bastardo ceed common fire levels. “We are trained in accomplished more than they thought they not only water use, but aircraft firefighting could, according to Dean. “The training was foam (AFFF) and dry chemicals,” he said. tough but it was pretty amazing,” she said.

Aircraft brakes are generally made with “Aircraft firefighting is very different magnesium, he continued and explained from forest and structure firefighting,” said that if a brake fire were to occur, trying to Debbie Goss, airport office manager. With extinguish it with water would cause an seven of nine staff members currently certiexplosion. ARFF trained staff is schooled in fied firefighters and trained in emergency specific methods of extinguishing fires with first response, this is another step in creatAFFF and other measures particular to the ing a superior airport, explains Goss. “With airport environment. different responses needed to fight aircraft Plans are for all staff members to atrelated fires, it’s crucial we have this traintend the training in Dallas. “DFW’s training,” she said. ing is nationally accredited,” said Parker.

The training is rather strenuous, and “They offer training on A380 aircrafts staff members must be in good physical (double decker airbus) and train students in condition to participate. “The fire suits passenger rescue,” he said. DFW training is in which ARFF students train are built to unique to the industry and provides specialwithstand higher heats than what burning ized training not found at other ARFF sites, wood or forest fuels produce,” explained he said. With training fees budgeted for all Sean Parker, SBRA manager and certified airport staff class work should be completARFF Chief. With aircraft fuels along with ed by all staff by February 2014, according typical airport equipment, temperatures exto Parker.

PEO Sisterhood’s Royal Baby Shower for the Nest Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) deeply appreciates the generosity in donations and contributions to help the women and children who live at the Nest in Ruidoso Downs. It is truly remarkable how members of this community continue to come up innovative ways to contribute to the cause, combining much time, energy and creativity. Local resident Catherine Alred recently jumped on board once again to spearhead a creative and adorable donation.

The staff at HEAL caught wind of Alred’s idea when the club’s Past Board President Debbie Haines-Nix, a co-member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, shared Alred’s invitation to attend a baby shower unlike all others. The shower was for Kate Middleton, also known as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, America’s favorite fashion icon and wife of Prince William. All baby gifts received at the Duchess’ shower were earmarked to be donated to The Nest women’s domestic violence shelter.

This was not the first royalty-inspired party Alred had hosted. She has done similar projects including a bridal shower for Princess Diana and another when Duke William and Duchess Kate were married.

“I’ll take any excuse to entertain. It makes me clean my house,” Alred stated, as she showed off some of her handmade party favors, guessing jars and decorations.

This was also not the first time Alred

had worked with the Nest. She has donated 20 pillowcases to the shelter for use in the rooms. Each has carefully selected patterns, from Looney Tunes to Spiderman, which appeal to children and help warm up the rooms. “And they’re exceptionally well-made,” Alred was careful to mention.

She has also donated pillowcases to other organizations, such as a hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, through a group of seamstresses organizing under a One Million Challenge. Together, her group has donated 590 pillowcases, aiming to complete 1,000

by Christmas.

Her husband, ENMU President Clayton Alred, shared his appreciation for what Catherine does. As he alternately helped with the party preparation and stood clear out of the way, he said, “I believe that it’s important to support our community and its agencies. I think this is such a great thing.”

Catherine Alred summarized her experiences by saying, “It is so much more fun to be engaged in art, parties, planning, whatever it is, if you’re also helping. I’m thrilled that this might make all the difference in someone’s day. It’s not a birthday or anything for my family. It’s just so much more fun like this. I’ve had a great time and I love the great reaction I’ve had from people wanting to come. I just love it.”

Catherine and Clayton Alred have generously offered their home, their time and their creativity in this project that will go a long way toward supporting residents of the Nest as they reconstruct their lives.

The baby shower generated different baby gifts for donation to the Nest and also spreads the word about the shelter and its work.

Organization spotlight

Many thanks to the Fraternal Order of Eagles for dropping off delicious chicken, bread and side dishes to the Nest. We are aware of your many charity activities and appreciate your donation to ours.

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Pictured is Catherine Alred of PEO Sisterhood, who created the royal baby shower to benefit the Nest.

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F ort Stanton A summer of history in Lincoln County

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HORSE TALK Look for the Horse Talk page at www.ruidosofreepress.com and see the latest previews and news in this week’s Zine.

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Too Flash For You fastest July 19 Pro baseball Baltimore at Texas, 6 p.m.

July 20 Pro baseball Baltimore at Texas, 6 p.m.

July 21 Pro baseball Texas at Baltimore, 5 p.m.

July 22 Pro baseball New York Yankees at Texas, 5 p.m.

Sports Results

July 8

Little League Baseball District 2 playoffs Junior pool play at Alamogordo Rotary 10, Ruidoso 0 Majors at Roswell Noon Optimist Ruidoso 9, Lions Hondo 5 Minors at Roswell Eastside Lions Hondo #1, Ruidoso 6

July 9 Little League Baseball District 2 playoffs Majors at Roswell Noon Optimist Rotary 8, Ruidoso 4

July 10 Little League Baseball District 2 playoffs Juniors at Alamogordo Noon Optimist 14, Ruidoso 9

July 12 Boys basketball 2A/3A North-South game North 94, South 80 Girls basketball 2A/3A North-South game North 105, South 42

July 13 Football 2A/3A North-South game South 14, North 12 Schedule subject to change

Sports Upcoming

July 19 Horse racing John Deere NM Juvenile trials at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Softball Last Chance Qualifier at Eagle Creek, TBA

July 20 Horse racing Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Softball Last Chance Qualifier at Eagle Creek, TBA

July 21

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Jockey Esgar Ramirez and trainer Kristopher Cordova were one hot duo Friday, as the pair led First Full Pocket, Heza Wild Dragon and Kaydns Krusader to the finals of the Zia Futurity on Friday at Ruidoso Downs race track.

The final to the $400,000-plus futurity will be run on July 28 during the track’s annual Zia festival.

As great a day as the Cordova-Ramirez connection had, they didn’t have the fastest time of the day.

That honor went to Too Flash For You, trained by Wes Giles and ridden by Jimmy Dean Brooks.

The gelding, owned

by Jose Espinosa, Jim and Michelle Laird, came into Friday’s trials with plenty of futurity experience, having qualified for the New Mexico Spring Futurity at Sunland Park and the Moun-

tain Top Futurity on June 13 at Ruidoso Downs.

Too Flash For You stopped the clock at 19.356 seconds and winning his trial by more than a length to position himself as the horse to beat in the Zia Futurity final.

Kaydns Krusader – owned by J and M Racing and Farms – was also an overwhelming winner in the fourth trial, turning in the second-fastest time of 19.356 and a three-quarter length victory.

Kaydns Krusader has the same futurity experience as Too Flash For You, having run in both the Mountain Top and NM Spring Futurity. The winners of both of those races – Kia Won in the Spring Futurity and Heza Wild Dragon in the Mountain Top – are also in the July 28 final of the Zia Futurity.

Friday’s win marked

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Jockey Jimmy Dean Brooks rides gelding Too Flash For You to a decisive win in the second trial to this year’s Zia Futurity on Friday at Ruidoso Downs race track. The horse’s time was also the fastest one on the entire day.

Homebred leads Zia Derby pack

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Zia Derby is a race meant for New Mexico-bred horses, meant to increase the value of the state-bred program.

No horse running at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday could get much more homebred than An Absolut Diamond, and no other horse running in the trials to the Zia Derby was faster.

The gelding – raised at Sandy Farris’ home on Eagle Creek Road and trained in Texas – was timed in 19.321 seconds to win in his first start since a third-place finish in the Shue Fly Stakes at Sunland Park in January.

Jockey G.R. Carter got the gelding

off to a strong start and put away the rest of the field – including sixth-fastest qualifier Taleas Pride – to win by almost a full length.

Mike Joiner trains An Absolut Diamond, and also led Dashin as to a second-place finish in the first trial behind Brotherman. He, Ramon Ochoa and Paul Jones were the three trainers with two horses in the derby final.

Craig Joplin’s Brotherman – trained

by Emmitt Burelsmith and ridden by Salvador Martinez – didn’t just turn in the second fastest time at 19.340 in the first trial, he also turned in a surprising victory, paying $21.60 to win.

The Zia Derby will be run July 28 during the race track’s annual Zia Festival, highlighting the best New Mexicobred horse racing has to offer.

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Ruidoso’s Bryce Pompos was the South starting quarterback during Saturday’s AllStar game at Las Vegas, N.M.

South wins North-South football game

Horse racing Rainbow Futurity and Juvenile at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Softball Last Chance Qualifier at Eagle Creek, TBA

July 22 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Usually with North-South games, offense is the operative word. Not so with this year’s 2A/3A All-Star game.

The South needed a last-minute touchdown – set up by a pass to the 1-yard-line by Ruidoso’s Bryce Pompos – to win 14-12 at New Mexico Highland University’s Perkins Stadium in Las Vegas, N.M. on Saturday.

Pompos wasn’t the only Warrior on the field, Devon Carr was the South’s starting running back, although he didn’t gain an awful lot of yards due to the excellent defense for the North.

July 26 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

July 27 Horse racing Bobby Dan Crenshaw Memorial at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

July 28 Horse racing Zia Festival at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

July 29 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Volleyball North-South Class 1A/B match at Albuquerque High School, 5 p.m.

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An Absolut Diamond is led to the winner’s circle at Ruidoso Downs by jockey G.R. Carter and trainer Michael Joiner, foreground, during the Zia Derby trials on Saturday.

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Ruidoso Juniors season comes to an end

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ALAMOGORDO – Unlike the last time Ruidoso’s Juniors faced Noon Optimist, the mountain squad took an early lead in bracket play of the District 2 tournament on July 10.

Also unlike the last game, it was Noon Optimist that came out the victor.

The Roswell team used an 8-run seventh inning to stave off elimination and held Ruidoso scoreless in the final half-inning to win 14-9.

Ruidoso entered bracket play of the tournament having gone 2-1 in pool play. That included a 15-8 victory over Noon Optimist on July 7.

In that contest, Noon Op took an early 4-0 lead before Ruidoso’s bats started to wake up.

On Wednesday, it was Ruidoso roaring out to an early lead, going up 6-0 through three innings with two runs a frame.

A lot of the damage was done with walks, as Noon Op reliever Gavin Maloney issued seven free passes through 3-2/3 innings.

Of course, it wasn’t all walks.

Alex Bates was 3-for-4 with three singles in the game, and Ruidoso put together seven hits.

The lead was 7-1 after four when Noon Optimist started its comeback.

They put across three runs in the top of the fifth and two more in the sixth to get to within two before Ruidoso scored a pair in the bottom of the fifth to keep Noon Optimist at a distance.

All Ruidoso had to do in the top of the final inning was hold their opponent to one run or less

and they were in the district championship.

But Noon Optimist had other plans.

With Lia Mosher on the mound, Noon Op got things started when Zane Carillo got on following an error, and later scored on a wild pitch. A run scoring triple by Ethan Coombes really opened things up, and the Roswell team had a commanding lead by the time Brian Bradshaw knocked in three runs with a double.

Bradshaw was thrown out trying to extend his hit to end the inning, but the damage had already been done.

Coombes was not the pitcher of record for Noon Optimist, and he struck out the first two batters of the final inning before being relieved

by Scott Hause. Hause threw just two pitches to finish off the game.

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Ruidoso Junior Josh Duncan, right slides into home plate as Noon Optimist catcher Ethan Coombes awaits the throw during the District 2 playoffs at Alamogordo.

Great pitching shuts down Major bats

By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – Solid pitching performances by two Rotary hurlers ended the Ruidoso Major’s season in Roswell July 9, as Alamogordo took an 8-3 victory with two big innings.

“He pitched a little off speed and my guys just couldn’t get on him,” Ruidoso coach Chuck Tidwell said of Alamo reliever Avery Mirabel. “We just didn’t have the bats today.

We had them yesterday and we didn’t have then against Noon Op and today but I’m proud of these kids. They worked their butts off to get here.”

And they certainly never quit, despite a 4-0 lead by Rotary in the first inning.

Ruidoso starter Chris Shalley had a tough inning against Rotary, giving up

three runs on a single, two errors and a home run by Evan Best, then three walks

and a wild pitch added the final run before he got out of the inning.

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Chris Shalley started for Ruidoso against Alamogordo, July 9, in the District 2 tournament at Roswell.

The RANGER report

Rangers keeping tabs on trade target Garza

By T.R. Sullivan MLB.com DETROIT – The Rangers, in their ongoing search for starting pitching, continue to monitor Cubs right-hander Matt Garza. The Rangers had scouts in attendance at Wrigley Field on Saturday night to watch Garza pitch against the Cardinals.

Garza, who has been a target for the Rangers for the past couple of years, allowed two runs on 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings.

He walked two and struck out four, raising his record to 6-1 with a 3.17 ERA in 11 starts.

The Cubs have been in a selling mode the past few weeks, having already traded pitchers Scott Feldman and Carlos Marmol and outfielder Scott Hairston in three separate deals. They began Sunday in fourth place in the National League Central, 14 games out of first place, and the Rangers are among the teams that have inquired about Garza.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday summer team standings, week 7 of 14 Name Won Lost Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 10 3 Old Farts & A Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Village Butter Balls. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 13 Ball Busters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 13 Strike Ballz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 Split Happens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 15 Time Out Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 15 The Outlaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16 Team Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16 Grissoms Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 17

Last week’s high scores Handicap series – The Outlaws 2,559, Four Feathers 2,518, Strike Ballz 2,465 Handicap game – Team Zocca 918, Time Out Team 883, Ball Busters 835 Men’s handicap series – Keith Elkins 698, Keith Webber 636, Brian, Billy Weddige 632 Men’s handicap game – Eddie 243, Gene Nitz 240, Mike Mazur 239 Women’s handicap series – Gloria Wheeler 699, Misty Barnes 672, Laura Flynn 648 Women’s handicap game – Pam Bernard 262, Rachel Weber 246, Martha Chavez 239

Alamo starter Josh Marquez gave up two Ruidoso hits in the first and walked two in the second, but Mirabel then came in to get the final out in the second and went the rest of the way.

Ruidoso reliever Grady Woodul kept Rotary scoreless through the next two innings, gave up a lone run in the fourth, with the bats finally getting to Mirabel in the bottom of the fourth.

Shalley and Max Merrit opened with singles, then Tyler McClendon walked to load the bases, but Shalley was thrown out trying to score. Woodul reached on an error that scored Merrit, and after another out, a second error brought in McClendon and Woodul before a long fly ball by Rylan Tercero ended the inning.

Woodul then walked the leadoff batter in the fifth, who advanced on a wild pitch, but a beautiful double play from short to first and then to third got both runners, keeping the score close at 5-3.

But Alamogordo sent nine runners to the plate in the sixth, scoring three runs on three singles, three walks and an error off reliever Mason Taylor, before Ruidoso tried, but couldn’t quite come back enough.

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July 16, 2013

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Gonzales named MVP of girls’ game

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was a long night for the South All-Stars in this year’s 2A/3A North-South basketball games Friday at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M., but one Ruidoso player got quite an honor.

The North boys won 94-80, while the North girls made short work of their South counterparts with a 105-42 thrashing.

Of those 42 South points for the girls, 19 were scored by the Ruidoso duo of Lyndsey Saenz and Madigan Gonzales.

Additionally, Gonzales was named the game’s MVP. “Lyndsey and Madigan represented themselves and Ruidoso well,” said Ruidoso coach Dean Hood.

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Ruidoso forward Madigan Gonzales, left, drives to the basket during Friday’s 2A/3A North-South basketball game at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. Gonzales was named as the South’s MVP for the game.

“I was really happy to see Maddie get the MVP.” Hood said the lopsided score was indicative

Bridget Lee and Danielle Nelson.

“The North team was really stacked,” Hood said.

“The South team forced some shots, and once the North got cranked up, they really took off.”

FOOTBALL from pg. B1

FUTURITY from pg. B1 the third straight win for Heza Wild Dragon, and will likely be a strong favorite in the Zia final.

Not to be counted out will be Mrs James – trained by Juan Gonzalez and Jaime Leos – who had to come from behind the entire field to win the first trial passing a streaking Threedeewoodee and turning in a sixth-fastest time of 19.512. Gary Thompson’s Threedeewoodee finished with a time of 19.614 to also qualify.

of how strong the North team was, featuring players from Class 3A powerhouse Santa Fe Indian School like

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Ruidoso’s Ismail Lapaz puts in two points for the South 2A/3A All-Stars Friday at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas.

The boys game was a bit closer, with the South “giving away the game,” according to Ruidoso girls assistant coach – and former Ruidoso player – Jason Kampsky, who was on hand.

“It was a physical game and close at the half, but it was hard playing on what was pretty much a home floor for the north,” Kampsky said. “It was still a fun game to watch.”

Ismail Lapaz was the lone Warrior on the South team and scored only two points, but Kampsky said he acquitted himself well on the defensive end.

“He did very well with help side defense, stopping their leading scorer when he was on the floor,” Kampsky said. “But you have to give it up to the North, they were tough.”

The times got progressively slower as the day wore on and the weather turned, until Queen But A King stopped the clock at 19.652 in the ninth trial and First Full Pocket ran 19.627 in the last trial to sneak into the final.

Handome Jack Flash, trained by Juan Gonzalez and ridden by Jaime Leos, showed he’s a horse to watch, winning the eighth trial with the third fastest time of 19.435 seconds.

That was true of the entire game. It was a scoreless game through the first quarter before the North got a touchdown, but missed the extra point. The South later answered on a 25-yard scoring strike by Pompos to Mesilla Valley’s Christian Jimenez to take a 7-6 lead.

The North took another lead in the third quarter on another touchdown, but the 2-point conversion failed. It looked as though that lead would last until Silver running back Nevada Bencomo punched it in following Pompos’ pass to the North one.

From them, the South made a great defensive stand to preserve the victory.

“Given that the North had players and a head coach from the state champion St. Michael’s team that was 13-0, it says a lot the South team won,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “There were a lot of great kids on the South team.”

Aranda represents Lincoln County in Bottomless Lakes

By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – Of the 120 athletes who competed in Saturday’s 30th annual Bottomless Lake Triathlon at Bottomless Lake State Park east of Roswell, only one was from Lincoln County.

But Ruidoso swimmer, bicyclist and runner George Aranda did well, coming in eighth overall against runners from across New Mexico and Texas. And he got that finish despite having troubles with his water bottle on the bicycle ride, forcing him to fumble with it before finally tossing it away.

“So that slowed me down big time, but other than that it was all right,” he said.

“I didn’t feel like I did my best. But I did good. I feel good. I beat my time last year.”

Aranda was the third swimmer out of Lea Lake after the swim (7:11), but lost some time on the bike, taking 25:26 to finish the eight-mile loop. But he still came in near the top of the pack, and made up some time on the run, completing the race in 53:12 despite the heat.

“It’s tough,” Aranda said of competing in Roswell. “The water, the temperature wan’t bad. Everything wasn’t bad it’s just the heat. especially on the run. You could feel it. It doesn’t go away.”

Aranda, who’s 38, finished third in his age group, and said he’ll be back next year, with a higher finish in mind.

“I like it because it’s nearby, so it’s a lot of fun. I like to come back to it,” he said.

And in the meantime, Aranda, who’s the golf course superintendent at Innsbrook Village Country Club and RPM instructor at the Rec, has big plans.

He’ll be competing in events such as the Ski Run Road Challenge, a 65-mile bike ride in Hobbs; the Tour de Ocho Millas in Roswell and Tour de Ruidoso, and a half ironman triathlon in Austin, Texas, in October. All that is with an eye on a full ironman, the Ironman Los Cabos in March at Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico.

A big group of El Paso triathletes dominated the top finishes of the sprint triathlon.

Jonathan Flores, a 21-year-old runner with the group sponsored by Crazy Cat Cyclery, took the title in 46:39.

“I trained hard for this one,” he said,

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Ruidoso athlete George Aranda rides in the Bottomless Lakes Triathlon on Saturday.

saying he felt good with the victory. “In my mind, I wanted to come compete, have fun. If someone beat me, that’s fine. I have next year to compete, but all that work paid off this year.”

He agreed the temperatures made things tough.

“It was hot, the run,” he said. “The swimming was pretty tough, and the bike, I knew I could make up time because the bike is one of my strongest events.”

Monica Lorey, a 53-year-old runner with the same group, took the women’s title in 59:47, the only female runner to finish in under an hour.

She, too, was happy with her finish, and plans to return next year.

“It’s awesome. It’s fun,” she said. “It’s a great place. We had fun.”

For complete results, go to http://newmexicosportsonline.com/results/2013-BottomlessTriathlon.pdf or the race Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BottomlessTriathlon.

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Devon Carr, right, carries the ball for the South All-Stars during Saturday’s All-Star game at Las Vegas, N.M.

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July 16, 2013

Lady Genius stays Winners announced at Cree Uprising unbeaten in trials Ranch; Ken and Cheryl Knobel; Max and Ann Cowan; Hal and Jerry Betty; Jim Walker and Mari Kay Nanz; Tom and Pat Riffle; Joyco Investments; Donna Gullett; Christine Citarella; Sharon Heaton and Anna Martinez; Wy Haragan and Emmett Hatch; Nancy Blackman, Ginger Huband, and Virginia Tingley; Jane Hoover, Marita Hynes, Mary Taylor and Marty DiSanto; Betty Blair, Martha Cowart, Gathel Young, Anna Belle Sears, Mary Lou Whiteley; Took and Johnnie’s; Rainmakers Golf Club; Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club; Kokopelli Country Club; The Links at Sierra Blanca; Cattle Baron’s Restaurant; Village Ace Hardware, Snidow Studios and Josie’s Framery; and Touch of Magic.

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Sharon Heaton and Cheryll Henson of Cree Meadows won Low Net Over the Field.

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Sue Sisemore and Jane Jones of Ross Rogers Golf Course in Amarillo won Low Gross Over the Field.

Championship Flight: First Net – Marita Hynes and Carole Wall; and First Gross – Jodi Copely and Sara Nufer; Second Net – Joyce McBride and Emily Wilson; Second Gross – Laurene Zelt and Margot deAlba; Third Net – Ann Jowitt and Donna Gullett; Third Gross – Ana DeCoste and Genevieve Trujillo.

First Flight: First Net – Brenda Hawthorne and Debbie Kothmann; and First Gross – Gathel Young and Jane Spruiell; Second Net – Judy Walsh and Linda McKinley; Second Gross – Connie Henderson and Lynne Blackman; Third Net – Barbara Gossage and Kay Allen; Third Gross – Ann Marie Foley and Nancy Hudspeth.

Second Flight: First Net – Kay Culp and Pat Brown; and First Gross – Holly Roberts and Pam Skar; Second Net – Lynn Morgan and Pip Lawson; Second Gross –

Cheryl Knobel and Wy Haragan; Third Net – Monie Guel and Rosalee Ward; Third Gross – Gerry Whitt and Sylvia Ware.

Third Flight: First Net – Dana Larson and Patsy Smith; and First Gross – Dagmar Lane and Linda

Warneck.; Second Net – Jane Hoover and Marty DiSanto; Second Gross – Susan Spence and Maurine Singleton; Third Net – Barbara Kerr and Mary Kay Canon; Third Gross – Martha Cowart and Maxine Bishop.

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By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press Lady Genius thoroughly dominated her trial to the $193,730 Rio Grande Senorita Futurity to highlight the thoroughbred futurity trials on Saturday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs.

The Senorita Futurity is for two-year-old New Mexico-bred fillies and the trials were also contested for the $191,150 Rio Grande Senor Futurity for their male counterparts.

The qualifiers for each futurity return on July 28 to compete in their respective five-and-one-half-furlong finals.

There were four Senorita trials and the top-two finishers in each trial qualify for the finals. There will be a blind draw among the third-place finishers to determine the final two spots.

There were three Senor Futurity trials and the topthree finishers qualify for the futurity. A shake from the fourth-place runners will determine the final qualifier.

Lady Genius scored her fourth win from as many starts and should be favored to gain her third stakes win in the Senorita Futurity. The Dallas Barton-trained miss won the filly division of the Copper Top Futurity at Sunland Park and then the Kendrick Memorial at SunRay Park in her two previous starts.

A daughter of Quinton’s Gold, Lady Genius left no doubt who was the best filly in her trial when she drew away to a six-and-one-half length score under no urging from jockey Carlos Madeira. She stopped the timer in 1:04.63.

The other Senorita Futurity qualifiers who finished first or second are IB Rushing, Bonnies Princess, Zesty Salsa, That’s The Idea, Rollestroll, Devious and Birdie Brew.

In the Senor Futurity, it sets up as a more wideopen race with R.D. Hubbard’s homebred Storm Country in improving form after winning his trial.

Storm Country rallied from a stalking position to get the one-and-one-half length win over favored Infinite Bull while Mays Or Mantle finished third. The Miguel Perez-ridden gelding by Atilla’s Storm was timed in 1:05.00 for his second win.

The Cree Meadows Ladies Association hosed their 25th Cree Uprising golf tournament at Cree Meadows Country Club July 7-9, with 41 teams and four flights of competition.

Low net over all flights honors went to Sharon Heaton and Cheryll Henson of Cree Meadows Country Club, while Sue Sisemore and Jane Jones of Ross Rogers Golf Course in Amarillo had low gross over the field.

There were some participants who had played in all 25 events and were recognized for their continuing support of the event: Ann Halbedl – also the tournament chairman for several years in the beginning – Jerry Betty – a CMLA member and past chairman – CMLA member Ginger Huband and Gerry and Gert Kretek from Deming.

The Cree Meadows Ladies Association would like to thank the many sponsors that with their support made the tournament a huge success: City Bank New Mexico; Dana Larson; Earlene Neeley; Lynn Morgan; Cheryll Henson; Charles E. Hawthorne, Attorney at Law; Sherrin Evans; Kasey Cox – Dig Creative; Sonic – America’s Drive-In, and Patsy Smith. There were also many individuals and businesses who were hole sponsors and contributed items to the raffle: Cree Meadows MGA; JJC

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Education

By Corey Bard

“By consciously choosing positive words, feelings and actions every day, each of us can enhance the goodness in the world. I believe that doing good will not only transform and enrich lives greatly, but it will also create a powerful ripple effect.

Our personal and collective acts of kindness to ourselves and others will ultimately impact all aspects of life, the planet and the whole of humanity.”

— Shari Arison “In the end, only kindness matters.”

— Jewel “The only religion is kindness.”

— Dalai Lama “Activate your Goodness: Transforming the World Through Doing Good,” by Shari Arison, offers inspiration for improving your life and those around you. It is not a new message that helping other people helps you. How many of us put this into practice? Certainly many choose the service professions because they want to make a difference in other people’s lives: doctors, nurses, teachers, clergy, many of those in these professions start out with the greatest of intentions. In lots of other professions and volunteer opportunities people still have an altruistic desire to make a difference and understand the value of having a purpose. One of the essential components of health is a purpose and a reason to get out of bed every day.

I was so disappointed to hear a recent survey that only 30 percent of America believes they can better their lives. Only 30 percent understand that a better education can be the path to a better life. It is not just the economic difference of earning a high school diploma,

bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, etc. that has created a society of classes – it is the intelligence and associations that come from having a curious mind that is motivated and interested in a life of discovery. Intelligence is the ability to make connections. Encouraging reading at an early age is one way to get started. Reading sets you on a path of making all kinds of connections encouraging discovery.

How can we shape a society that works for the benefit of the whole? How can we build productive people who really want to help others throughout their lives?

As a librarian, I am trying to get as many people as I can to use the library: to read, attend programs, take advantage of our services hoping that what we offer can make a difference in people’s lives. I see what New Mexico is like. I am not blind to the struggling adults and children who cannot read well.

I am in the process of starting a program from the library geared to adults who cannot read at a sixth grade level. Altrusa is writing a grant so we can train tutors and provide the guidance to help people. Then, we will encourage them to move on with the GED program already in place through ENMU. What chance does a person have if they cannot fill out a job application, use a computer, or speak and communicate well?

We are trying. If you would like to volunteer as a tutor, call the library, 575-258-3704.

It takes courage as an adult to ask for help. Many circumstances cause people to drop out of school.

It is never too late to take the steps to improve your reading skills.

‘Life is So Good’ tells the tale of a 100-year-old man who learns to read and the life he led because he could not read. Read to your children. Have siblings read to each other. Listen to audio books.

Ask your librarians for reading suggestions. Stop by the library this summer. You might discover something new.

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A positively peaceful day camp

By Sandi Aguilar

Students learn of peaceful and fun outlets for emotions at Peace Village day camp.

Peace Village is a day camp set for July 29 to Aug. 2 for young children that promotes friendship, loving and learning that goes beyond team building games and storytelling. The camp focuses on conflict resolution and with the complexity and depth of lifelong experiences encountered, the approach instructor Kathy Golightly takes in effective, tangible education is through Courtesy photo metaphors and science.

Research shows water of which living things and the The camp, in its 10th year, is environment are made up of, is affected by negativity. held at High Mesa Healing Center in Alto and has gone beyond its original lessons plans to a depth that is now seen as the text- amples from school. The lessons tell the student to book example which other resolution camps use to accept and feel their anger or sadness, but be honest compare. Approximately 35 students ages 7 to 13 with oneself about the feelings. They are taught spend a week participating in music, dance, crafts they are not responsible for what others feel and and reflection. that blaming others is not taking responsibility for “So many kids don’t talk about their feelings,” one’s own actions. Solutions such as being objecsays instructor Golightly. Children are faced with tive, walking away and talking it out are practiced. situations they don’t understand. The groups talk Golightly always brings in a craft for the stuabout why they get angry. The first step is to undents to make, put their memories in and then take derstand their own feelings and be made conscious home to remind them in the future of how to deal of those feelings explains Golightly. The lessons with emotions and negative situations. allow the students to search to the rationale behind Peace Village is a day camp at its core and the anger being directed at them, to look at the situ- positive outcomes and fun activities are what the ation objectively and to respond appropriately. children remember from the camp – that and the Golightly gears the lessons to the age of the group leaders. Each of the small groups of students students. For the younger ones, she uses the symare led by a high school students who serve as bolism of a giraffe, who is ever reaching farther group leaders, mentoring the students and being and has a larger heart than the average animal. their friend. Having the younger group leaders alEach student then receives a paper giraffe that lows for a connection, creating more trust and havwhen put in a bowl of water, expands and grows. ing someone for the students to go to when anger, shyness (or joy) arises from the lessons.

This year, the focus will be on Quantum sciConflict resolution is only one part of Peace ence with the idea every small thing is related to the whole. “We have to solve problems and understand Village which also includes music, dance and crafts to build outlets and expression. Media literacy and our feelings based on how we affect others,” says Golightly. “Think of when a positive, bubbly person how our environment influences our thinking is walks in a room, everyone lightens up.” Golightly’s also a class. Nutrition and healthy living round out the message of how everything one does affects plans will focus on the research of Masaru Omoto in which water crystals are affected by a negative or other aspects of life.

Many of the 35 students are repeat campers positive environment. The crystals are malformed when negative words are said to them, similar to the as the program includes students ages 7 to 13 with more than 50 percent receiving a scholarship for studies in the 1970s on plants done that grew bigthe $90 registration fee. Donations from various ger when positive words and music were played to civic and business organizations help keep the them. Golightly explains this science will make the program successful each year. While some students ideas of conflict resolution become more tangible. are recommended to Peace Village from teachers or The students are taught a formula to deal with conflict. They must first identify what they encoun- counselors, the program is open to all children. No child will be turned away. For registration informatered, then understand how they are feeling and then see how their reaction can affect the situation. tion, volunteering opportunities or donations, contact Susan Finch, camp director at 575-258-9932.

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It’s never too late to read, read, and read this summer The Children’s Summer Reading Program is still going full swing at Ruidoso Public Library. There is still plenty of time to read books and participate in great programs.

Mark these special family events on the calendar: Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RPL (Ruidoso Public Library) COUNTY FAIR. A day full of crafts, music, and games. Be here at 11 a.m. for a special Wild Bill Hickok presentation. Participate in a cupcake walk and learn to fold origami frogs. Enjoy pony rides, a duck pond, sack races and frog races. Bring in a coin, doll, toy car, bug, etc., collection and put it on display for the day. Bring a sack lunch and picnic outside.

Tuesday, July 30, ZOO to YOU! Shows at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Every Friday is “Family Friday” with different crafts or movies planned. But plenty of more programs are offered every weekday through July 30.

As a special incentive, Governor Susana Martinez has a statewide “New Mexico True Reading Challenge” for New Mexico students entering the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades in the 2013-2014 school year (ages 7-10).

Available at the Ruidoso Public Library is the brochure/ reading log for the “NM True Reading Challenge.” This statewide reading challenge has fabulous prizes. Every child (2nd, 3rd or 4th grade) who reads 12 books and provides a short write-up on “why you love our state” will get a certificate from the Governor and a free Culture Pass to all of NM’s museums and monuments (a $25 value).

In addition, they are entered into the grand prize drawings for: • Hot air balloon ride with Governor Martinez and family four-pack of admission tickets to the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum (two readers) • NM True all-inclusive family vacation to Ruidoso (one reader) • NM True all-inclusive family vacation to Red River (one reader) • Real-life fossil digging adventure and star gazing trip to Socorro (two readers) • Tour of a movie/TV set in New Mexico and behind-thescenes tour (plus four-pack of admission tickets) to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History (two readers)

Still time to enter the Summer Reading Challenge SANTA FE — Governor Susana Martinez is reminding students on summer vacation that all forms related to the Summer Reading Challenges need to be in by Aug. 1. There’s still time to download the forms and enter the competition.

“We are just three weeks away from the deadline for the Summer Reading Challenges,” said Governor Martinez. “I urge all students to make sure they submit the paperwork for all of the books they read this summer by Aug, 1. It’s also not too late for students to get involved in the reading challenges. Information on how to participate is available online.”

In May, the Governor launched four summer reading challenges for New Mexico students. The challenges were designed to help prevent the “summer slide,” where students often lose a portion of their reading proficiency during the summer months and must catch up on their skills when they return to school.

Details about each reading challenge can be found online at www.readingchallenge.ped.state.nm.us/, including information on who is eligible to participate, contest rules and the myriad of prizes that are being offered. You can also pick up the brochure and reading log at any of the State’s eight museums and eight historical monuments.

“Students who read this summer and return their forms by Aug. 1 can win some amazing prizes, including a family trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida,” says Martinez. “But, the real prize for our kids comes in honing a life-long skill that is

Community reading celebrations!

The mid-size city and small town that has the highest level of student participation in the reading competition wins a free community-wide reading celebration, hosted by the Governor and sponsored by Comcast. All forms/write ups must be returned/postmarked Aug. 1. Start reading Ruidoso.

Locally, consider sponsoring a child for Ruidoso Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, which helps provide rewards (incentives, gift certificates and grand prizes) for reading accomplishments during SRP. Encouraging kids to read is one of the best investments that can be made for the community and the future. Summer Reading Programs at public libraries promote keeping kids reading through the school summer break, but also making it fun with quality programs. Reading in the summer improves literacy and educational success.

For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704. The library is located at 107 Kansas City Road. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http:// www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com/.

Firearms class

the key to learning after the 3rd grade. Learning to read well at Rick Simpson will teach “Introduction to an early age is critical to academic success and, ultimately, to Firearms and Firearm Safety” on Saturday, July success in the workplace and in life.”

27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class will meet at In addition to smaller prizes being provided to all particiENMU-Ruidoso in Room 119 and covers the safe pating readers, grand prizes for winning students will include use of all types of firearms including pistols, rifles opportunities like riding in a hot air balloon with Governor and shotguns. Emphasis is on safety and correct Martinez, meeting the Aggies or Lobo’s basketball head coach usage through expert instruction and practice. The and being recognized on the floor of the Pit or the Pan Am Cenfee for the class is $260 and $250 for seniors. For ter before a basketball game, participating in a New Mexico more information or to register, please call ENTrue family vacation to places like Ruidoso and Red River, MU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012. working on an authentic fossil dig at a New Mexico dig site, and even going on an all-expense paid family trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. The air in the mountains is thin – For the “New Mexico True” reading challenge, your chainsaw needs AmericAn Oxygen the mid-size city and small town that has the highest level of student participation in the reading competition will receive a free community-wide reading celebration, hosted by the Governor and sponsored

by Comcast.

575.378.4752

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July 16, 2013

Digging into reading

Presentation on the history of the Mescalero Reservation

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As Capitan Public Library’s summer reading program winds down, the children continue with projects following the theme, “Dig into Reading.” This week the program focused on root vegetables. Teacher Debra Myers, at left, read to the children then instructed them in the cutting up of various vegetables to make designs. The children first practiced on paper then worked on T-shirts creating their own original designs. Pictured below left is (front row): Madisyn LaCross, Heather Doing; (second row): Sydnee Wilson, Alice Allen, Karsten King; (third row): Maggie Rich, Cole Wilson, Hayden King (behind Cole), Teison Jolly, Aston King; and (back row): Zach Rich, Zavier Jolly. Above right, Karsten King, Sydnee Wilson, Ms. Wilson, Madisyn LaCrosse and Heather Doing.

At right is Teison Jolly working on a T-shirt design.

Gina Klinekole tells of the history of the Apaches on the Mescalero Reservation at the Ruidoso Public Library on Friday, July 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Her daughter, Lindsey Shakespeare, presents authentically-dressed dolls created to illustrate the clothing of the Mescalero Apaches. Shakespeare also tells her personal story of growing up on the reservation. Come to the front of the archive room in the adult library. For more information call the library at 575-258-3704. The library is located at 107 Kansas City Road. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http:// ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com/.

Summer of learning through ENMU-R’s Community Ed classes There is something for everyone as nine Community Education classes are offered on Saturday, July 20 at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus. Craig and Linda Coffman return to teach a variety of fun music and faux painting classes.

From 8:30 to 11 a.m., Craig Coffman teaches “Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People.” By concentrating on chords, students will learn all the chords necessary to play and sing.

Keyboards are available and workbooks and a DVD are included with the fee. Immediately following the beginning class, a class titled “How to Play Piano by Ear” will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. More advanced concepts such as music theory, learning from recordings and transposing will be covered in addition to a review of chord lessons learned in the first class.

Craig Coffman will also be teaching “Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People” from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Students will need an acoustic guitar but little else in this crash course. All the music classes will be taught in Room 119.

Meanwhile, Linda Coffman will be teaching wall paint-

ing effects in Room 111. “Fabulous Faux – Classic, Tuscan and Metallics” teaches how to replicate Old World, classic and stone-like effects for a traditional theme from 9:30 a.m. to noon. In the afternoon class that runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m., “Fabulous Faux – Suede, Rustic and Modern” illustrates different dry-brushing techniques. With a special wool roller and glaze, Southwestern and contemporary effects can add sophistication and nuance to any room. These are hands-on classes, so students should wear comfortable (and preferably old) clothes.

The fee for a single Coffman class is $30 and $29 for materials. A special discount for multiple Coffman classes is available. Two Coffman classes are $50 plus the $29 materials fee per class.

Also on July 20, Ashley Ivins teaches “Backyard Poultry Production” and “Small Space Gardening.” It is not too late in the season to learn how to plant and maintain a 33’ x 20’ vegetable garden and raise chickens in the backyard. The times for the classes are 9 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30

p.m., respectively. The fee for “Backyard Poultry Production” is $25 or $20 for seniors, and the fee for “Small Space Gardening” is $35 or $30 for seniors. Both classes will be held in Room 114.

“Android Phones and Tablets” will be taught by Robert Walshe from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the computer lab. The class covers how to sync contacts, add email accounts, connect to WiFi networks and how to download apps on Samsung and Droid phones. It does not cover Apple products. The fee for the class is $50 or $40 for seniors.

Ray Pawley will share his knowledge of the many creatures that also call Ruidoso home so that everyone can get along. Whether it is a bear rummaging in a dumpster, a hummingbird dive-bombing guests or a raccoon terrorizing household pets, come to understand how homeowners are often enabling their bombastic behaviors and how to live peaceably. The class will be held in Room 119 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and the fee is $45 or $35 for seniors.

For more information, call 257-3012.

News from around the state JULY 5 Bear barges into women’s tent at Sugarite

RATON — Wildlife officers trapped and killed a black bear on June 30 after it tore open a tent with two campers inside in the Lake Alice Campground at Sugarite Canyon State Par on the New Mexico-Colorado line.

The women in the tent were able to escape and set off their car alarm, which scared the bear away. The frightened but uninjured women then drove to a restaurant in Raton to report the incident to authorities.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officers who responded to the earlymorning call said the bear apparently was attracted to the campground by birdfeeders hung by Lake Alice campers. The bear went from campsite to campsite, knocking over birdfeeders and grills before raiding the women’s tent.

The women did not have any food in their tent. Most other campers in the campground were sleeping in trailers.

Officers were able to trap the bear believed to have entered the women’s tent.

Officials said the bear was killed “because it posed an obvious human safety risk to future tent campers.”

“We can’t emphasize this enough: When you are camping, don’t put up birdfeeders or leave any other food sources out that may attract bears or other wildlife,” Conservation Officer Clint Henson said. “In this case, putting out birdfeeders put everyone in that campground at risk and resulted in the bear’s death.”

— Raton Range

Summer technology camp draws crowd

LORDSBURG — A full house was in attendance for the Lordsburg School’s Summer Technology Camp this year.

A few of the tasks learned during the tech camp included cloning student images into a space hero or other astronaut of their choosing, creating a digital story with voice and music background, geocaching and building and launching their very own rockets — the latter in which was a favorite for many students.

There was also a live video conference with the Houston Space Center to learn how astronauts live in space.

The tech camp also provided professional development for teachers to enhance reading, writing and creativity in the classroom. Teachers integrated technology into

everyday curriculum by using free tools and applications such as Photo Story 3, Gimp, a web 2.0 tool called Wiki, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.

— Hidalgo County Herald

Train slams into abandoned vehicle

ROSWELL — A train hit an abandoned vehicle on July 3 along State Road 256 and Crossroads Road, the State Police said in a press release.

A man was driving the 2004 Toyota SUV southbound on State Road 256 when he lost control around a turn, drove through two stationary signs and rode on the dirt shoulder until he ended up stuck on the railroad tracks. McWhorter then left the scene, State Police reported.

At about 3:40 a.m. the train’s conductor saw the SUV and was unable to stop. The train pushed the vehicle, causing heavy damage to the SUV, but minimal damage to the train before stopping.

Alcohol, driver inattention and high speeds may have been contributing factors in the incident. The vehicle’s driver was cited for careless driving, leaving the scene, duty upon striking a fixture and immediate notice of accident.

— Roswell Daily Press

Thousands delinquent on property taxes

ESPANOLA — Despite an intensified effort to get citizens to pay their delinquent property taxes by the end of June, more than 8,000 Rio Arriba County residents and entities are being reported to state authorities for delinquent property taxes.

Leo Marquez, Rio Arriba County deputy treasurer, said more than 8,000 County residents owe a grand total of more than $10,000.

County residents and businesses owe more than $5 million of delinquent taxes, he said.

Taxes due on personal property, real estate and mobile homes range from one cent to nearly $100,000, Marquez said.

Marquez said more than 2,000 letters were mailed to delinquent individuals and businesses in and around the Española area encouraging them to pay delinquent taxes before June 30.

— Rio Grande Sun

Clovis attorney fills district judgeship

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed a Clovis attorney to fill a

vacancy on the Ninth Judicial District Court bench.

The appointment of Fred Van Soelen was announced June 28. He fills the spot left by the retirement if Judge Teddy Hartley.

The governor’s office says Van Soelen has practiced law for more than 14 years in New Mexico. He was the Ninth Judicial Deputy District Attorney in Clovis before taking his current associate position at the Harmon Law office.

While Van Soelen worked for the Ninth Judicial District, he was also an instructor at Clovis Community College.

— De Baca County News

JULY 3 USDA plans to kill off feral hogs

CARRIZOZO — Feral hogs have roamed parts of Lincoln County for decades but, since 2005, wild hogs have expanded their territory from two counties in New Mexico to a presence in at least half of the state’s 33 counties.

Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting set to wage war on the porcine beasts, which are deemed to be destructive of the natural environment and ridden with a plethora of diseases. According to agriculture, game and wildlife agencies, the feral hog problem is primarily focused in the southeastern quadrant of the state.

Many of the feral hogs that have been spotted in the Loma Grande area near Nogal over the years, and occasionally near the communities of Alto, stem from a trailer load of pigs that were accidentally released near Nogal Canyon more than 20 years ago and never successfully rounded back up.

Ray Powell, New Mexico State Land Commissioner, reported in June that a lot of the wild hogs now in New Mexico originated in Texas, where the feral hog problem is the worst in the nation, but concepts of a lucrative hog-hunting industry in New Mexico compounded the situation.

“They were introduced by people that thought they’d make a lot of money hunting them, and they escaped,” Powell said of the hogs. “People actually brought them into New Mexico to make money hunting, so we have a law in New Mexico that says you cannot do that anymore and we’re trying to mop-up and remove this problem.”

— Lincoln County News

Moriarty limits bulk water sales The city of Moriarty is looking at in-

creasing its price for bulk water sales with an eye to the future as the water table continues to drop, and limited sales to 5,000 gallons a month.

Public works director Daniel Tenorio said the water levels of the wells in town have dropped 5 to 6 feet since last year.

A few commercial water haulers have been filling up at the Moriarty spigot 50,000 gallons at a time, Tenorio said. One hauler had bought 300,000 gallons in a day.

Mayor Ted Hart suggested limiting sales of bulk water to 5,000 gallons in a month, something the city can do administratively.

The issue is that the city doesn’t want to crowd out the small buyers who live in town.

— The Independent, Edgewood

Quality of life plan makes recommendations

LOVINGTON — For the last year or so, county officials have been working side by side with a number of Hobbs community leaders on a quality of life and recreation plan. Recently, County Manager Mike Gallagher presented the Lea County Commission with a report the committee has generated with some suggestions for quality of life improvements throughout the county.

The J.F. Maddox Foundation-funded study makes six project suggestions, though only two include improvements in Lovington, Tatum, Eunice, and Jal. Those projects include expansion or construction of parks and outdoor facilities in the communities and improved connections such as bike and running trails and potentially some sort of countywide transit system.

The other four items in the Lea County Recreation Master Plan would all be slated for Hobbs and each would likely carry a lofty price tag.

First on the list is a multi-generational center that would house indoor pool facilities, gym, fitness center, multipurpose community rooms, a track and indoor turf facility, and other features. Such a center was discussed in Hobbs a few years ago, but the project never made it off the ground due to financial concerns. The proposed facility in the recreation plan would range in size from 150,000 to 250,000 square feet and would be located along the Lovington Highway between NMJC and the Lea County Event Center.

Also on the list is an indoor equestrian facility and improvements to the Event Center and the Ocotillo Golf Course, both in Hobbs.

— Lovington Leader

July 16, 2013

Summer nights at the Spencer

Courtesy photo

The Lettermen packed the Spencer on July 5 singing their great repertoire of love songs. Pictured here, post-performance, are Bobby Poyton, Billy Jones, Sarah Sue Jones, Lettermen founder Tony Butala, Juanita Jones and Donovan Scott Tea. The concert was sponsored by Walton Stations of New Mexico.

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Missoula Children’s Theater

Free New Mexico movie in Nogal

“Pow Wow Highway” will be shown at the Nogal Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Based on the novel of the same name by David Seals, this comedy/ drama was partially filmed in Santa Fe and stars A. Martinez and Gary Farmer and a largely Native American cast. It is the story of two men seeking what it means to be a warrior on a road trip and spiritual quest from Montana to New Mexico. The film is rated “R” for language and brief nudity. For more information, call ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

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More than 30 children ages 6-18 graced the stage at Spencer Theater for this year’s Missoula Children’s Theater production, “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast.”

Children tried out on Monday and had less than a week to learn lines and songs to present a professionally produced play by that Friday.

July 16 through July 22 Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs.

- Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Friday - Monday through Labor Day weekend. Post time is 1 p.m. (with the exception of some holidays, special meets and horse sales). Visit RaceRuidoso.com for more information.

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Every day except Sunday; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $27 for adults; $15 for children 4-12.

www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Hwy 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12.

Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

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

Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults with discounts avail-

TUESDAY JULY 16 Jesus, Mommy & Me. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/art/ learning activities and snack.

No fee. 575-258-4191.

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

WEDNESDAY JULY 17 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028.

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

THURSDAY JULY 18 Tiny Tots Program, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For infants and children through 3 years old. Programs can include: stories, dance, music, free play and sometimes a craft.

MJ Rhythm and Folk Blues at Laughing Sheep Farm, 5 - 9 p.m. 575 653-4041. 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96.

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

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

All-you-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public.

The Mixx – Classic Rock, Country, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

FRIDAY JULY 19 Ghost Riders in the Oaks Bike Rally, No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, Friday & Saturday: music by Cowboy Mafia, 1 - 5 p.m.; Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone 7 - 11 p.m. Saturday: Go Go Dancers and Sinful Dollz; Wet T-Shirt Contest 5 p.m. Food provided

by Rascal Fair’s Goldrush Grill.

575-648-5583.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open every Friday 4 p.m. to dusk.

Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks.

Local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, hot weekly favorites at the Goldrush Grill, baked goods, pottery, woodwork, handmade soaps, baskets, jewelry and metalsmithing from local artisans. Pan for gold and sip free coffee by the campfire.

Hillbilly Potentates, outstanding bluegrass music, perform at Laughing Sheep Farm,

5 - 9 p.m. 575 653-4041. 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m.

Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry.

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

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Hosted by Tradd Tidwell. 575257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free.

Jay McKittrick performs at The Warehouse, 200 Church St., behind Cornerstone Bakery, 7 - 9 p.m. Local Comedian Jay McKittrick will perform for an hour of laughter with his “Larger Than Wife” humor – best known for his catchphrase routine: ”It ain’t make no sense!”

Also performing will be musician Charlie Elmer, a local folk singer and acoustic guitarist.

This performance is scheduled to be recorded. Proceeds from the performance will go to Imagination Station in Ruidoso.

Seating is limited. Adults $17 in advance and $21 at the door.

Children (6-12): $5. Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce.

“Moon Over Buffalo,” presented by Lincoln County Community Theater, Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center, Warrior Dr., Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. A situation comedy – George and Charlotte Hay, a husband-and-wife team of actors, struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director’s

able for seniors, military and youth. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

“Celebracion del Arte” Juried Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs through Sept. 9.

Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists will be on display. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried �ine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirtytwo artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as �inalists for the show. 575378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Cree Meadows is open to the public and visit. 258-3133. Tickets are $15.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli 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.

Joe Ely, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. Joe Ely is a progressive-folk country rocker who’s been traveling highways and back roads across America and Europe, playing his hit tunes like “Dallas,” “If I Were A Bluebird,” “She Never Spoke Spanish To Me,” “Me and Billy The Kid” and “West Texas Waltz.” His boundaryblurring blend of rock, country, blues and folk has sometimes been termed “roadhouse music,” but might most accurately be described as “Texas music” - a lyrical blend steeped in the heart of the Lone Star State.

Pre-performance BBQ brisket buffet at 6 p.m. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Buffet is $20. Performance is $66 and $69.

The Mixx – Classic Rock, Country, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

SATURDAY JULY 20 Christmas in July Bazaar, Episcopal Church, 121 Mescalero Trail, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garage sale, bake sale, candy sale, boutique of finer items, silent auction, crafts and brisket luncheon. 575-257-4156.

Survivors National Run 2013 Motorcycle Run, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fully escorted 70 mile Billy the Kid scenic ride. Door prizes, live auction, silent auction, car show, food.

Music by Homegrown Boyz.

Fan-favorite motorcycle/car competition. All proceeds go to Teambuilders Counseling

invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band. The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view. Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.

Services (Youth/Families of Lincoln County & Mescalero).

Mojo 970-946-0337; Clem 310614-8669; Victor 575-808-3267; or Teambuilders 575-630-0571. $15 per bike drag or stag.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

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

Spanish/Classical guitarist Tomas Vigil at Laughing Sheep Farm, 5 - 9 p.m. 575 653-4041. 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96.

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

Hubbard Museum Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, 6:30 - 11 p.m. Join the Hubbard Museum Foundation for a night of live music by the Graham Bothers, dancing, a live auction and a silent auction. This year’s theme is “Chasing the Rainbow.” 575258-5919. $130 per person or $1m250 per table of 10.

Free movie “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Hushpuppy, an intrepid 6-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in the Bathtub, a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe; for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack, temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.

575-257-2273.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m.

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

The Mixx – Classic Rock, Country, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

SUNDAY JULY 21 Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 11 p.m. Live music performed

by The Mixx (classic rock/ country) at 6 and “Selena” after sunset. 1-800-545-9011; www. innofthemountaingods.com.

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

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July 16, 2013

Grand opening of New Seventh-day Adventist Church

By Nancy Rockey

Florence Harris Parker, charter member of the Ruidoso Downs Seventh-day Adventist Church since its original founding in 1971, is thrilled to finally be able to worship in the newly completed sanctuary.

July 20 marks the grand opening of the new facility, located at 207 E Parkway Blvd. in Ruidoso Downs.

There will be a special service at 10:45 a.m. with Texico Conference officials in attendance along with invited pastors of area churches, and guests, as well as family and friends of the congregants. Luncheon will be served following the hour-long service. A special old-fashioned hymn sing will be held at 7 p.m. with everyone invited to sing along and enjoy several special musical presentations.

The first recorded Seventh-day Adventist congregation in the area was in Angus, New Mexico in the 1920s. Herbert Lee Trayler, was the son of the known leader of the group who lived and met in Angus. The gym at the Capitan School is named for Traylor, who was a teacher there.

In the early 1940s, Parker’s eldest brother, Everett Lohman, moved from Keene, Texas to Ruidoso Downs,

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where he opened a mop and broom factory. There was a local sawmill that supplied him with lumber for the handles. He would travel to Portales for the corn for the brooms he manufactured. In 1945, Parker’s family moved from Colorado to assist in the manufacturing plant.

Parker and her mother formed a regular Bible class and story-telling group for children Saturday afternoons.

Because there was no formal congregation of Adventists locally, Parker occasionally worshipped with the Baptist Church and alternately attended the Roswell and Alamogordo Seventh-day Adventist churches.

In 1971 an Adventist company was formed by Pastor Joseph Reynolds, pastor in Alamogordo. The group met in the Presbyterian Church in Ruidoso. In 1973, the little congregation purchased the land where the new church facility is now located, but because there were no funds as yet to build a church, members and visitors met at the home of Parker and her late husband, Jake Harris. Occasionally the group would go to Alamogordo or Roswell to worship.

In 1977, the group increased in number following a series of meetings for young people. In the early 80s, the old building was purchased in Roswell and moved to the current site. It now serves temporarily as a Fellowship Hall. Members sacrificed

financially and as a result of a generous gift of a metal building, given by Florence’s brother, the new structure began its creation. The church has a beautiful stucco exterior and fully appointed interior. Several weeks ago, the building Inspector gave the church its final occupancy permit.

Since 2005, the congregation has been blessed with three different clergy, beginning with William Kasper, now pastoring in Fairbanks, Ala. Following Kasper, Andrew Spooner led the congregation, and he and his family are now in attendance at Andrews University Seminary, in Berrien Springs, Mich. Currently, Pastor Chuck Workman oversees the church, while Local Elder Manuel Moya leads the congregation, along with Billy Parker, Head Deacon. A retired clergy-team are members of the church, and occasionally provide preaching services.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a protestant denomination, with Jesus Christ as its center point, and His sacrifice for all mankind, its major theme. They differ from mainline protestant denominations mainly in that they worship on the biblical Sabbath, ordained at creation, reiterated in the 10 commandments and practiced by Jesus when He was upon this earth.

The Ruidoso Downs congregation meets every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for the church at study and at 10:45 for divine worship. All are invited to attend both for the Grand Opening and on any Saturday. Call Nancy Rockey 575-336-8095.

Sigler

Viola Mary Warner

Viola Mary Warner was born to Juan and Emilia Warner in Lincoln May 19, 1923. She passed away in Ruidoso May 29.

She was preceded by both of her parents, six sisters, two brothers, four grandsons and three great-grandchildren.

Warner is survived by her children Alberta Warner, Aurelia Warner, Josifina

Warner, Joan and Eddie Warner, Eugene and Lucilla Schlageter, Albert and Stella WarnerJeminez, David Warner, Matilda W. Sanchez. Also by 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and eight great-, great-, greatgrandchildren Services for Warner took place July 13 in San Patricio at St. Jude Catholic Mission.

Glenda J. Perry Visitation for Glenda J. Perry, 64, of Capitan was July 11, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso. Funeral service was Saturday, July 13, at the Traylor Gym at the Capitan Schools. Burial in the Capitan Cemetery followed.

Perry passed away Sunday, July 7 at her home.

She was born July 31, 1948 in Carrizozo and had lived in Lincoln County all of her life. She was a former administrative secretary at Lincoln County Medical Center and attended the Foursquare Gospel Church in Capitan. She married Harold Wayne Perry

Sr. on Aug. 28, 1981 in Capitan.

She is survived by her husband Harold of Capitan; two daughters, Tyana Lehmann of Alamogordo and Tennie Michelle Swanner of Capitan; brothers and sisters, Thomas Huey of Corona, Delore McInnes of Capitan, Pat L. Huey of Capitan and Kenneth D. Huey of Alto; four granddaughters and one great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by a step-son, Harold Wayne Perry II in October, 2012.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com

The Family of

John J. Sigler

invite friends to share memories and honor his life on Saturday, July 20, 2013 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Gateway Church of Christ Fellowship Hall 415 Sudderth Drive

Robert “Gary” Goff Robert “Gary” Goff, 58 of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, May 29 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Goff was an employee of Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc for many years.

He was an avid motorcycle rider and native of Bardstown, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Goff and Juanita Garrett; and one sister, Linda Ice. Survivors include his wife, Blanca Goff of Capitan; four children, Michelle Thompson and her husband, Tracy of Brandenburg, Ky., Shawn Goff & his wife, Paige of Rineyville, Ky., Chrys Parrish and her husband, Jimmy of Lexington, Ky., Regina Johnson & husband, Eric of Cecilia, Ken.; five stepchildren, Lori Richardson, Bebe Prieto, Jacklyn Duran, Tito Acosta, Ernest Acosta of Texas; 27

grandchildren; one brother, Wayne Goff of New Haven, Ky.; one sister, Lisa Hutchison of Bardstown; one aunt, Libby of Bardstown and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was buried in Bardstown on June 3.

Even though he was born and laid to rest in Kentucky, he left many friends behind here in Lincoln County. He will always be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

Please join us as we celebrate his life with a memorial ride and gathering. Meet at the Quarters parking lot at 11 a.m. on Sunday July 21 for a ride to the “No Scum Allowed Saloon” in White Oaks. You can participate on a motorcycle or car. Then return to Quarters by 3 p.m. to remember Gary and enjoy the music of the “Homegrown Boyz” of whom Gary was a big fan.

Gary, may you ride in the sky with the angels.

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Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets Linda is a 10-month-old Shepherd mix; she is very calm, and very sweet. She walks well on a leash and very easy going.

Linda is very playful with people, kids and other dogs.

She came to our shelter as a stray, and is waiting for her forever home.

Peanut is a 1-year-old female; she is a solid black domestic short hair; she does not shed much, and is very curious. Peanut has been at our shelter for a whole year, she came to us as a kitten last June. She is spayed and current on all vaccines.

Peanut is very playful, and doesn’t mind other cats; she has also grown accustomed to having dogs around.

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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Thought for the week...

Charles Clary

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Nogal Mesa Ranchman’s Camp: 73rd year of a continuing tradition

By Carol Wilson and Sue Hutchison

Sunsets on Nogal Mesa are legendary, so Ranchman’s Camp veterans say. From the open-sided rustic tabernacle, a hush falls over the congregation almost nightly during the annual July camp meeting when the sun falls below the New Mexico horizon. Worship surrounded by nature’s beauty has been a tradition for more than 70 years, and longtime Lincoln County residents Opal and LaMoyne Peters can attest to the beauty of the sunsets because

they have attended each one.

Ranchman’s Camp Meeting on Nogal Mesa begins tomorrow with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the evening service at 7:30.

The Peters are quick to say the camp meeting wasn’t started to glorify anyone personally but to bring glory to God. Both have served for decades in various Nogal Mesa Ranchman’s Camp Meeting organizational positions. The camp meeting is affiliated with Ranchman’s Camp Meetings in the continued on next page

Well, the heat and the drought are upon us. I was in Texas this past week, and the temperatures were up above 100. It was very dry and outdoors, it was very uncomfortable. One of my grandsons does yard work for a living. He has more than 200 customers and usually does 100 yards a week. He works very hard and in very difficult circumstances. He goes to work at half past six in the morning and finishes up about four in the afternoon, five days a week.

He has a wife and two children. His wife is a mother and homemaker. They live in a modest home and usually save and pay cash for their purchases. Sure they had to finance their home under a mortgage. And they save to pay cash for their vehicles.

They have no medical insurance, but they save money for their medical expenses.

They bargain with doctors and hospitals so that they can pay for their babies’ births and other medical expenses.

Needless to say, Aaron is a devotee of Dave Ramsey. So, he is very careful to manage the money that he makes. He has savings and plans ahead for the needs of his family. He doesn’t smoke, drink, gamble or do drugs. He attends the church that I served as pastor in Arlington, Texas. And he helps others to meet the needs in their lives. I thank God for the commitment and dedication that he has in his life to do things God’s way.

He doesn’t feel that the world owes him a living. He is thankful for the privilege of living in a country where he can make a living and support his family. He flies an American flag from the front of his house. He gives his customers what they are due… a well-cared-for and attractive yard. Many have been his customers for years.

America is blessed to have a citizen family like my grandson’s.

Don’t misunderstand me. I am not saying that my grandson is perfect. He is not!

Neither am I and neither are you. But he has the attitude that has made America the great nation that it is. We need more young folks who are thankful for the opportunity of being a citizen of America, with all the privileges and responsibilities that accompany being an American. With young folks like this, America has help for today and hope for tomorrow.

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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 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Reverend AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Fr. Mike Williams Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan. Mass 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m.

Sunday. 354-9102. Fr. Mike Williams Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Fr. Mike Williams CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 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 EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church

1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Chuck Workman, 575-636-3773; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937-4487 Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 937-7383 SPANISH SERVICES FULL GOSPEL Iglesia del Nazareno Mission Fountain of Living Water Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48. Marco San Patricio Sanchez, Pastor. 336-8032 Full Gospel Church UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721. 6 p.m. Sundays & Fellowship, Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location Wednesdays, pastorbev1@gmail.com NON-DENOMINATIONAL JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES American Missionary Fellowship Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@americanmissionKingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 ary.org Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova Calvary Chapel 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor John Marshall LUTHERAN Centro Familiar Destino Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www. are bilingual shlcruidoso.org Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors METHODIST Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Judy Shema, pastor. West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church 257-4170 Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Capitan United Methodist Church Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com.

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Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264. Chaplain Darrell Winter NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413

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RANCHMAN’S CAMP, from pg. B9 Southwest and at one time, there were 12 camp meetings in the group, stretching across several states. There are six remaining, according to Peters.

“We decided early on that no offerings would be received during the services,” explains Peters. “We wanted folks to feel no pressure, but to be able to come and listen to good speakers and good music,” he continued.

It’s funded by free-will donations. For many who attend throughout the years it’s also a time of fellowship and visiting with rancher friends they haven’t seen since the last camp meeting.

Ranchman’s Camp on Nogal Mesa began in 1940.

The spot was chosen, according to their website, because the view “made you want to remove your hat.”

The view from atop the mesa is breathtaking, some say. Speakers are harvested from various church backgrounds, cooks are hired, beef is the fare, three square meals are served and four daily services are scheduled to give ranch families a break from work to worship together. Individual denominations and beliefs are put aside, and ministers of many protestant faiths bring messages. Stout cowboy coffee accompanies each event and those who come are treated to rustic worship unlike any offered in Lincoln County.

The concept of bringing the church to the cowboy was birthed more than a century ago in the Big Bend area of Texas. The Boys Camp Meeting was held each summer in the Davis Mountains since 1890. Joe Evan’s family was one of the early organizers of the Camp Meeting.

Evans became friends with Presbyterian missionary Ralph Hall, a circuit riding preacher. With his saddle and pack horse, Hall traveled the Southwest to spread the good news of Jesus. When Hall arrived at an isolated ranch, he joined in the work of the day, whether it was rounding up cattle, branding, fence building, or bronc busting. When the work was done, Hall would preach.

Evans persuaded Hall that New Mexico needed the same type of summer family camp, where far-flung neighbors could congregate for fellowship and worship of their Creator.

When the cowboys and the missionary met on the rim of Nogal Mesa and gazed on the panoramic view of the Tularosa Basin and the distant purple mountains, they felt they had

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Nogal Mesa’s Ranchman’s Camp Meeting is celebrating their 73rd year.

Seen are several of the historical documents which have chronicled decades of service and fellowship.

The main fare for mealtimes at Ranchman’s Camp is beef. Volunteers have served folks breakfast, lunch and supper free of charge since the beginning. found the perfect site for their new Camp Meeting.

The Mesa has become a holy spot for many people in the ensuing years. First, ranch families came in wagons and horseback to hear the preaching and teaching. Today, cars and pickups pulling motor homes wend their way over the dusty road on the way to Nogal Mesa. Others who can’t come to camp make it a point to come for the evening meal and services.

More than 50 families make up a local committee which carries on the work begun in the middle part of the last century. They aren’t all cowboys any more, but all are dedicated to God’s service and the preaching of His word. “The purpose is to win souls for Christ,” Peters adds.

Over the years, a wooden tabernacle has been built perched on the rim of the Mesa, overlooking Tularosa Basin.

There is also a wooden cook shack, where three meals a day are cooked over open fires in huge, cast-iron kettles. A large bell tolls seven times daily to summon campers for services or meals, signaling either food for the body or the spirit,

depending on the time.

According to their records, at their 25th celebration in 1965 1,500 gallons of water were used daily. Eight beeves, two sacks of beans, seven sacks of potatoes, 80 pounds of prunes, 40 pounds of rice, 150 pounds of onions, 100 pounds of sugar, five cases of coffee, four cases of milk, six gallons of plums, 18 gallons of tomatoes, 340 loaves of bread and 2,100 pounds of ice were used that year. It’s only grown since then.

Tabernacle services this year will be led by Brandon Hutchison and an assortment of other ministers of all denominations. Hutchison, 28, has been affiliated with local Angus Church in the past, and some may remember his interpretation of the Crossmaker in Lincoln County’s Walk Through Bethlehem. Hutchison joins local pastors and the team will provide the service messages for Ranchman’s Camp Meeting.

After the Wednesday evening service everyone gathers at the dining hall for cake and ice cream. Ice cream is provided, but cakes and cookies are made and brought by locals and campers. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, campfire time, weather and restrictions permitting, will follow evening services. Stories are told, songs sung and memories made as the flames throw the sparks skyward into the star spangled night.

Children four to 6 years of age will meet in the pink trailer and grades one through six meet at the striped tent at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Youth have their own services at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. A hayride and watermelon bust is planned for Friday and Saturday, as well as volleyball games and a special youth service Saturday night. All area youth and youth groups are encouraged to attend and participate.

Nogal Mesa Ranchman’s Camp Grounds may be reached by Highway 380 turning at a sign 15 miles east of Carrizozo and five miles west of Capitan, or by turning at the sign on Highway 37 on Nogal Mesa.

Ranchman’s Camp Meeting is inter-denominational, meaning that people of all Christian faiths come together to worship. All are invited to join in this year’s encampment on the mesa. For further information, contact Buckley or Carol Zumwalt at 575-420-7606 or Wesley or Margot Lindsay at 575-937-5846.

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120 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Be it known that the City of Ruidoso Downs as Lincoln County Transit intends to apply for financial assistance under U.S.C. 5311 for fiscal year 2015. If awarded, this grant will allow Lincoln County Transit to provide public transportation services to the citizens of Lincoln County.

Federal law and State administrative procedure require that all other transportation providers serving in the area be given a fair and timely opportunity to participate to the maximum extent feasible in the planning and provision of the proposed transportation services.

Comments on the proposed will be received until 5:00P.M. July 24, 2013.

Comments should be directed in writing to: City of Ruidoso Downs Attention: Patty DeSoto, Transit Manager P.O. Box 348 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 If you would like to request a public hearing on this matter, please send a written request prior to the end of the comment period.

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Parties against whom enforcement is sought, and goods against which liens are foreclosed are as hereinafter described: Linda Paul - Miscellaneous Household Goods and Personal Effects amounting to 2,000 pounds.

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406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. $1100/Mo includes utilities. #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA with carport. Approx.

1320 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES:

111 LAGUNA – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with W/D hookups, office and large deck. Approx. 1435 sq.ft. $1000/Mo + utilities. (Available August 1)

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

419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft. Come take a look. $500/ Mo + utilities.

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

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200 Mechem

575-802-3013 130 EMPLOYMENT

Busy tire and automotive shop is currently hiring the following positions: • Automotive Technician/Mechanic • Tire Technician • Sales Associate.

Certification or 3 years’ experience preferred. Salary is competitive and based on experience.

Please apply in person at 1021 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso.

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190 REAL ESTATE

All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Nice Commercial $ 1200 Available Now (575) 257-8444

MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM HOME OVERLOOKING THE #2 FAIRWAY

Views of Sierra Blanca, golf course and the Capitans. 3 bedrooms plus loft, office, dining room and gourmet kitchen. Separate wet bar area for entertaining. Courtyards, patios, and deck area. Paved drive, 2 car garage, plus a golf cart garage. Full golf membership. So many extras! $695,000 MLS #112906

A-FRAME CABIN WITH RUIDOSO CHARM IN CEDAR CREEK

Approx. 0.83 acres +/-. Beautiful treed views plus soft mtn view from floor-to-ceiling windows.

Upscale quality furnishings, unique custom staircase, custom cabinetry. Malm “Spin-A-Fire” fireplace, & Hunter ceiling fans. Carport and parking. Hot tub. Covered and uncovered decks.

Tankless water heater. $187,400 MLS #112964

WOW, WOW, WOW! WHAT A PROPERTY!

Custom home w/ rock exterior and fabulous 360° views. 3 large rock fireplaces, cathedral wood ceilings, gourmet kitchen. Large owner’s suite, plus 3 separate guest suites. Beautifully restored late 1800’s-early 1900’s antique bar. Professional barn and stalls. Private seasonal pond. Add’l acreage available. $969,500 MLS #113004

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Reduced! $65,000. 575-808-0270

225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 OR 2 BEDROOM units available. $475-$525 per month. References required. 575-257-0872

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED FOR SALE BY OWNER 3bdrm 1bth single wide $60,000 with $5,000 down payment for 20yrs. $460.04, 30yrs. $403.57, 4bdrm 3bth mobile/ stick built home $94,000 with $5,000 down 20yrs. $744.43, 30yrs $653.05, 5bdrm 4bth house $110,000 with $10,000 down 20yrs. $836.44, 30yrs $733.76, 4bdrm 2bth nice big double wide with good location $150,000 with $10,000 down 20yrs. $1171.02, 30yrs. $1027.27 owner will finance.

Call 575-937-3059

ALTO 2BD/1BA fenced backyard, dishwasher, fireplace. $700 per month plus $700 deposit. Available 8/1. 575-937-2831

310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015 KOKOPELLI FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale. 512-401-9601 SAVE on Cable TV - Internet - Digital Phone - Satellite. You’ve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more!

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Milagro Hill Antiques & Southwest Furniture

Now carrying Fiestaware

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370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES 26610 HWY 70. Silverleaf RV Park across from Conleys. Saturday 9-5.

SWmall furniture, cash register, alarm system, lots of small items

385 GUNS/RIFLES 22LR-9MM AMMO $75. 22LR-525 BRICK $75. 325LR-10 $45. 9mm $0.60 a round. 50 and 100 round boxes. Contact 575-937-1336

470 HORSES/STABLES/MISC. HORSE BOARDING available near race track. 575-378-8163

580 TRUCKS

4 BEDROOM 2 BATH on Cree. $1200 plus utilities 257-7911

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2005 CHEVY SILVERADO Pickup.

1500 l.w.b. econo v’6 at, ac, 92k miles. Nice truck. 1 owner. $5,995.

Will finance with good down payment. 630-8399

LENDER SALE 30 acres, $19,900.

Spellbinding views of snow-capped mountains! Adjacent to National Forest. Maintained all weather roads w/ electric. Close to Ruidoso. Financing available. Call NMRS 866-906-2857

260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

630 GENERAL SERVICES

630 GENERAL SERVICES

630 GENERAL SERVICES

NICE PARCEL 2 lots soft views $37,000. 575-937-1041

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

205 ROOM FOR RENT STUDIO IN BARN for rent. $350 plus deposit. 575-378-8163

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER, 2006 patriot 15x68 mobile home located in adult senior park. Two bedroom two bath, double carport, fenced in yard. Ap-

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED

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378-4236

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102 Close Road • Ruidoso, NM • 575-257-2995 Pickup or delivery