July 31, 2013

2013 LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR

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What’s

happening July 31

The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Texas Tornadoes

Are you “Tuff Enough”? The Grammy-nominated group brings their special hybrid of Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Plus ultimate TexMex super group, The Texas Tornados with their infectious sound including “Little Bit is Better than Nada”, “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó!” Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. 575464-7777, www.innofthemountaingods.com. Starting at $25.

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Alto Artists Studio Tour

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this self-guided tour offers the public to explore behind the scenes of 27 local professional artists of the Alto art community.

575-937-4498. Free.

Old Lincoln Days

Along with the street fair and parade, the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” folk pageant is an outdoor performance of historical facts of the notorious Lincoln County War with Billy the Kid, John Tunstall and “Buckshot Roberts.” On location in Lincoln, Hwy 380. www. billythekidpageant.org, 575-6534372.

August 2-3

Pro-Rodeo in Mescalero

The rootinest, tootinest rodeo in New Mexico featuring barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, tie down roping with more than $12,000 in prizes. Mescalero Rodeo Grounds, Fri. 7 p.m, Sat. 6 p.m. 575-4647777. $10.

August 2-5

Quarter Horse racing

Two prime stake races with 2-year-olds racing in the John Deere Ruidoso Downs Juvenile Challenge on Saturday and top older sprinters running 400 yards in Sunday’s Mr Jet Moore Handicap. First post time is 1 p.m. Free

August 3

SPATULA Band presents ‘Spuds McGuffin Vanished’

An unplugged concert with a surreal romantic comedy of pseudocouples in the fashion of Absurd Theater. Audience participation required! The Old Mill, 7 p.m. 575257-1090, www.olddowlinmill. org $20

Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California

Take a step back to the easy country-folk rock-tinged classics of the Eagles with the tribute group Hotel California keeping the legacy alive with “Desparado,”“Take it Easy,”“Witchy Woman.” Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.

Buffet at 6 p.m., $20. Performance at 8 p.m., $56 & $59. 575-3364800, www.spencertheater.com.

August 4

Sundays Under the Stars

Free live music with the SK Band, and movie after sunset, “Top Gun.” Bring a blanket or chair. Next to the lake at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 p.m. 575-464-7777, www.innofthemountaingods. com. Free.

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Mayor Alborn stands against ‘fear mongering’ over village water issues

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Since the announcement of a potential $48,000 fine against the village and proposed action against the certifications of two plant operators June 3 by the New Mexico Environment Department, village residents have been demanding answers, even circulating a petition for the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate possible criminal charges.

The village is appealing the fine and during Tuesday’s village council meeting, Mayor Alborn vehemently denied accusations of a cover up. In the past weeks, the village has been in receipt of e-mails and correspondence from individuals concerned about the quality of

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Never, at any time, have contaminants been delivered in the water supply for the Village of Ruidoso.

water and the Administrative Order received from the New Mexico Environment Department. “Unfortunately, our residents have been told information has been misleading and included false statements. As a result, I feel compelled at this time to set the record straight regarding the water situation that we are facing in the Village of Ruidoso.

I, the village manager and the village council,

Lincoln County’s only pediatrician opens doors, ready for patients

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com With Lincoln County Medical Center reporting 392 baby deliveries in 2012 and 351 deliveries in 2011, the community has been in need for a Board Certified Pediatrician. Doctor Annabelle Vargas now serves as Lincoln County’s only Board Certified Pediatrician.

Doctor Vargas recently opened her doors to serve the families Lincoln County and Mescalero youth from birth to age 18 with Dr. Arlene Brown at the Lincoln Family Medical Group located at 1401 Sudderth Drive. Vargas is getting the word out that her doors are open for new patients, accepts most health insurance and has made herself available outside of office hours for urgent pediatric care.

“Babies and children don’t get sick only from 9-5 and I also have

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– Ruidoso Mayor Raymond Alborn

along with our entire village staff are working diligently to address the issues that have come about as a result of the recent situation at our Grindstone Treatment Plant. There is no cover-up taking place and

the truth is that there is nothing to hide,” Alborn said.

The primary circumstances of the chemical imbalance and the elevated turbidity with Plant Four at Grindstone was result of the of the degraded condition of Rio Ruidoso’s surface water flows tied to the lasting effects of the Little Bear Fire according to village officials. The violation stemmed from an unauthorized placement of a turbidity filter in front of the see wAter issues, page. A3

The Lobos are coming

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UNM head coach Bob Davie is set to return with the Lobos to Ruidoso’s White Mountain Athletic Complex for their annual pre-season camp. For two weeks, The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, the Ruidoso Convention Center and the athletic fields will be a sea of cherry and silver while the Lobos prepare for another football season. See story page A3.

provider privileges at Lincoln County Medical Center for deliveries and other emergency service,” Vargas said.

Pediatricians manage the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their patients, in every stage of development, in good health or in illness. Generally, pediatricians focus on babies, children, adolescents and young adults from birth to age 21.

Since Lincoln County has been without a Board Certified Pediatrician for so long, Dr. Vargas has been making her rounds introducing herself to the community. One of her first testimonials comes from Katie Kmetz of Ruidoso whose 7-year-old daughter was suffering from a misdiagnosed allergic reaction. Kmetz praised Dr. Vargas’s personable and responsive service following a trip to Texas. “I had

my daughter in at least three hospitals returning home from a trip and all of them misdiagnosed her condition. Dr. Vargas immediately soothed my panicking mother syndrome. She quickly identified then successfully treated my daughter’s condition, all after office hours,” Kmetz said.

Vargas considers herself to be a good listener and understands the anxiety parents go through when newborns and young children require medical care. “Listening is an integral aspect of my patient care, especially since most of my patients who are babies cannot verbalize what’s wrong with them so I listen to their parent and I listen to the patient’s tone of discomfort and

carefully observe bodily reactions during the diagnostic procedure which can really tell me a lot about what’s happening,” Vargas said.

Moving to Lincoln County from her hometown of Yuma Arizona six years ago, Vargas clearly understands the Hispanic culture and language. Vargas worked three years with Indian Health Services on the Mescalero Apache reservation practicing within the Mescalero school system. Her husband continues to provide medical services in Mescalero. Vargas specializes in treating asthma at a young age, rashes, working with school and children with special needs. “I have no problem giving people my cellsee pediAtriciAN, page. A3

Local counseling office vows to continue services

said Casey Weinrich, regional director

By Todd Fuqua for TeamBuilders in Ruidoso. “It’s too Sports Editor early to tell at this point, and it’s hearttodd@ruidosofreepress.com breaking that we have to go through The news isn’t good out of Santa Fe this. But we will be there for families. for TeamBuilders Counseling.

We may not be called TeamBuilders, The organization – which works but we will continue doing what we’ve across the state to improve the lives of been doing.” children and families through counseling The crisis came about when the and rehabilitation – was hit hard recently HSD found alleged instances of fraud. when the state’s Human Services departBy Federal law, the department was ment was required to withhold funding required to suspend funding for any on June 21 as the result of an indepenMedicaid provider in that instance. dent audit by Public Consulting Group.

The State Attorney General is now In response, TeamBuilders issued Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press investigate these claims, and has fasta 30-day notice it would be terminating Casey Weinrich regional director for TeamBuilders in tracked the work to minimize disruption services.

Ruidoso (fifth from right) accepts a check for more than of services to those that need it.

While TeamBuilders doesn’t run $6,300 from Mountain of Brothers Survivors Clean and “The only portion of this situation solely on state funds, the shortfall Sober as a result of its bike rally last weekend. The orthat I can control is the expedited, but is dramatic – so much so that many ganization will need many more checks like this one in thorough investigation of claims made offices across the state might have to the wake of a funding shortage from the state’s Human Services Department following an independent audit. by the auditors hired by the Human close its doors.

Services Department,” says Attorney That won’t be the case in Ruidoso, Clean and Sober.

General King. “I think it’s vital to the safety of where office staff recently celebrated the “We’ll try to take care of these families clients and in the best interests of the providers raising of more than $6,300 with a bike rally to quickly resolve the allegations.” sponsored by Mountain of Brothers Survivors and children and keep doing what we can,” D DELE REMO

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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 bottles 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.

Alpine Village meet The monthly meeting of the Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will be Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. in the District’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. All district residents are welcome to attend.

For more information call 2577775 or 973-0324.

Democrat meet The Democratic Party of Lincoln County will host a special meeting at 6 p.m., Aug. 15, at the Village Lodge Clubhouse, located less than a block off the corner of Mechem and Innsbrook.

DPLC Chair will be elected at this meeting. Democrats who would like to run for Chair but will not be able to attend the meeting should contact Steve Duffy at 575-648-4443. You do not have to be present to run.

All Lincoln County Democrats are encouraged to come and nominate candidates of their choice, even though only members of the County Central Committee can cast votes. If possible, please bring your voter registration card to the meeting. A meet and greet, with appetizers and refreshments will precede the election at 5 p.m.

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.

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 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 575315-5374.

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

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.

A bereavement support group meets Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library. All residents of Lincoln County are welcome. For more information, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice/ Encompass at 258-0028.

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 973-0571.

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 336-8011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

A special program is also presented most months, 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 575-6826200.

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.

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ern 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.

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

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

Ruidoso Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club. For more information, call 257-2476.

Mountain Poets meet the first Saturday of each month at the Ruidoso Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ruidoso 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 Borsello, a veteran of many words and a local member of the New Mexico State Poetry Society. For more information, call 575-2025709 or the library at 258-3704.

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

Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-354-0111.

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.

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.

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The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m.

All are welcome to come. Call 8080051 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.

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Vietnam Veterans of America, PFC Robert G. “Bobby” Montoya Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Donws. For more information, call President Vic Currier 575-8025293.

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

For more information, call 9732890.

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SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Mount at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575-336-4187.

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

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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 575-7993215 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.

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WATER ISSUES, from pg. A1 water on a routine basis and was required to report to the NMED on a daily basis, and they were directly involved in ensuring that the water was safe,” Alborn said. The mayor further asserted that the Grindstone Treatment Plant has a system in place that prevents water that does not meet drinking water standards from entering the distribution system. “That system was functioning properly and when the manganese was too high the plant shut down and the unacceptable water was diverted into the waste water treatment process,”Alborn said.

Local engineer and tenacious advocate spearheading further investigation into the alleged continued wrongdoings of the village is Carl Kelley. Kelley asserts that he advised village officials through the manager and attorney that the village was illegally collecting and diverting SGRT revenues to general administration, including personnel, supplies, materials and payment of non-bond related debts. This started the problem, the transfer of funds left the department with no funds for maintenance.

PEDIATRICIAN, from pg. A1 phone number for questions or emergencies. I am here for the community.” Vargas said.

Vargas performed her medical schooling in California. Following graduation from medical school, primary care pediatricians complete three years of education in an accredited pediatric residency program which for Vargas, was at Children’s Hospital in Oakland. She has been an active pediatrician for more than 15 years and can provide: routine physical exams; immunizations; pre-employment, school, sports and camp physicals; routine health screenings; illness treatment for conditions such as colds and flu; treatment of minor injuries, including cuts and sprains; treatment and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes or asthma; and wellness and disease prevention.

Pediatric residency training emphasizes care of the whole infant, child, adolescent and young adult. Following the pediatric

residency, the pediatrician is eligible for board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics with successful completion of a comprehensive written examination. Recertification is required every seven years.

Vargas has an 8-year-old daughter and enjoys walking, swimming, bicycle riding and reading. “I am very impressed with the local public library here and spend a lot of time over there. I enjoy the variety of programs and presentations in addition to the literary resources there,” Vargas said. She also volunteers with Teambuilders counseling youth at risk. Vargas is looking forward to accepting new patients and is willing to accommodate flexible schedules because she understands that parents work and some patients need to be seen at different times.

Dr. Vargas can be reached to schedule an appointment at 575-257-7712 or 575-9733519.

Department of Health Program for infants and toddlers among the best in the Country

“The FIT program provides activities and strategies that families can use every day to ensure children reach their full potential.”

The FIT program has 34 provider agencies throughout New Mexico. The total amount of funding committed to the program this year from the New Mexico General Fund, federal funds and private funds is $18.5 million for FY14.

“The first three years are a critical time in a child’s development and therefore it is important that referrals are made early,” said Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, MPH. “We encourage parents to ask their child’s doctor to use a standardized developmental screening tool to track their child’s development. Parents concerned about their child’s development, including fine and gross motor skills, can also contact one of FIT’s early intervention providers.”

Free Alzheimer’s caregiver education series offered

suffer high levels of duress. More than 60 perCaregivers of Alzheimer’s disease and cent of Alzheimer’s caregivers rate their stress other dementia will receive free training in from care giving as high or very high, and a a series of three presentations to be offered third suffer from depression. An estimated at Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., 31,000 New Mexicans with Alzheimer’s beginning Thursday, Aug. 1 from 1- 3 p.m. disease receive unpaid care from more than The classes will address the challenges 105,000 family members and friends. caregivers face as dementia progresses, as well as techniques for addressing these challenges.

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funds. We have continued to manage the Village’s finances in the same way,” Lee said.

A statement issued Friday July 19 by the village states that the village conducted its own investigation and although NMED is critical of that investigation, village officials contend that most of the facts revealed in both investigations and their subsequent conclusions are consistent.

Lobos trekking back to Ruidoso

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com New Mexico has it’s own traditions when it comes to fall – not the least of which is the aroma of freshly roasted green chile wafting in the crisp air.

Add another tradition – the yearly migration of the UNM Lobo football player to Ruidoso’s White Mountain Athletic Complex. The Lobos are scheduled to arrive at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca on Monday to prepare for another season, with coach Bob Davie looking to improve on last year’s 4-9 record.

UNM starts the season with a game against the University of Texas at San Antonio in University Stadium Sept. 7.

This year’s non-conference schedule also includes a marquee matchup at the

University of Pittsburgh and the annual intra-state rivalry with New Mexico State on Oct. 5 in Albuquerque.

Three Lobos were named to this year’s preseason All-Mountain West team, including junior kick returner Chase Clayton – named the special teams Player of the Year.

He’s joined by running back Kasey Carrier and punter Ben Skaer.

Clayton was third in the MWC and fifth in the nation with a kick return average of 30.4 yards per run back and had two 98-yard returns for touchdowns last year.

Carrier set a single-season rushing record last season with 1,469 yards, including 338 yards against Air Force. Skaer had a punting average of 43.9 yards per attempt, helping the Lobos finish first in the MWC in net punting at 39 yards per punt.

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Santa Fe – Governor Susana Martinez announced that for the third year in a row New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program received high marks from the U.S. Department of Education. The FIT Program provides comprehensive early intervention services including developmental, speech, physical and occupational therapy to more than 13,000 New Mexico children from birth to the age of three.

Based on 14 performance indicators, New Mexico’s program is in the highest category of “Meets Requirements.” Only about 25 to 30 percent of states meet that standard.

“New Mexico’s FIT program is providing young children and their families with timely early intervention services and tools all across the state. The services are typically provided where children spend their day so that they feel comfortable,” said Governor Martinez.

Kelley’s assertions were refuted by Lee regarding the diversion of SGRT revenues.

“The village’s budget is reviewed and approved by the NM Department of Finance and Administration along with quarterly reports. Three years ago, Mr. Kelley and Mr. Mosley filed a complaint with NMDFA regarding the use of SGRT and the village prevailed in compliance with these public

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meter. “Former employee Tom Stewart was the water production manager when the filter was placed; however there were other Level IV operators on site with knowledge.

Gary Goss, was the chief plant operator and Randall Camp was the utility director,” Village Manager Debi Lee said. With NMED oversight, if the water does not meet Safe Drinking Water Standards, the village would have been required to issue mandatory boil alert instead of a precautionary boil alert.

“Last year, no boil alert was issued at all.

This simple fact can be confirmed by calling the NMED and inquiring with them about when boil alerts are required to be issued and for what reasons,” Alborn said. He further consulted the audience to not buy into the fear mongering tactics he believes are being employed, asked the public to get the facts and opened his and Debi Lee’s door for any questions that need to be addressed.

“Never, at any time, have contaminants been delivered in the water supply for the Village of Ruidoso. Even during the filter incident, of a year ago, the village tested the

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Many people I have spoken to are concerned and disturbed by the recent report from the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) concerning the dangerous turbidity readings of the water supply last year. Besides the obvious concerns for their health and that of their families, they are concerned about the lack of information from the Village about this crisis and the lack of integrity of government employees.

Any time there is a question about the quality of the public drinking water, it is imperative the public be informed immediately so that they can take actions to protect themselves and their families. Unfortunately, it has been over a year since this incident occurred and, to my knowledge, this is the first information concerning the contamination of the Ruidoso public water supply that was made available through a New Mexico state investigation. Further,

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we do not know how many times the water may have been improperly reported prior to or after this occurred.

I have to take issue with the Mayor’s statement that the water in our system is completely safe and at no time during this incident were our residents at risk. From listening to Tom Blain of the NMED and other water experts as well as doing my own research, the high turbidity level does pose a direct threat to public safety. The level of bacteria, viruses and pathogens that can survive the purification process in highly turbid water can significantly increase making the water unsafe to drink and a threat to the public health. This is particularly dangerous for people with suppressed immune systems, like my son who has an organ transplant, and the very old or very young, are at extreme risk from infections or diseases that average people are strong Continued on next page

Op/Ed: New Mexico jobs

By State Senator Ron Griggs.

We all talk about them and New Mexico needs them. New Mexico needs jobs, especially high paying jobs. These jobs keep our sons and daughters here, and they stimulate our economy. But again the state of New Mexico is losing a chance at high paying jobs.

The recently released Bureau of Land Management (BLM) draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the Tri-County area that covers Dona Ana, Otero and Sierra Counties defers action on fluid mineral leasing and development in the three counties.

This effectively stops oil and gas drilling there for the foreseeable future. The BLM states that the primary reason for this action is concern over Otero Mesa. Yet the DEIS spreads that concern to all BLM managed lands in the three counties. That doesn’t make sense.

Oil and gas revenues alone fund over a third of our state budget. Potash, copper and uranium mining also provide millions of dollars to our state and thousands of jobs to New Mexico citizens. The services New Mexicans need cannot be funded without utilizing revenues from these mineral resources, unless, as some suggest, we either raid the permanent fund or we raise taxes.

Neither of these options is appealing or necessary.

Now though, just when we have a chance to improve our revenues and create jobs, our state is thumped again. This decision by the BLM potentially costs New Mexico millions of dollars and Otero, Doña Ana, and Sierra Counties lose out on jobs and opportunities.

Otero Mesa itself can be responsibly

developed. Its environment and the underlying water can be protected. Oil and gas development can be successfully integrated with existing ranching operations. Oil and gas companies can again prove that they are able to work in demanding environments and effectively minimize the results of their presence. Current plans for the Bennett Ranch area on Otero Mesa call for wells to be drilled on 640 acre spacing. There will be a road to the well site, a pipeline leaving the site and the Christmas tree that controls the wellhead pressure. Modern drilling operations and casing programs are designed to protect water sources and to leave a small footprint. Operators no longer use 1940s technology or equipment.

They can develop these valuable resources without harming the environment.

The BLM already has the rules and regulations in place covering the Bennett Ranch area that allow for oil and gas development.

The Tri-County DEIS can build on those rules, where needed, to provide for reasonable leasing and development opportunities.

The two existing wells on Otero Mesa were drilled more than 15 years ago; it is hard to believe this issue remains unresolved. While Governor Richardson may have successfully made Otero Mesa the centerpiece of his environmental agenda, he most certainly cost New Mexicans opportunities. New Mexico lost millions of dollars.

We need a different approach – one that benefits New Mexico. The BLM should allow continued development on the Bennett Ranch area of Otero Mesa and they should not use the Tri-County DEIS to delay potential additional development. This has gone on for far too long.

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Guest Column: Dispatch New Mexico –

Newspaper closure a lesson in reality

By Tom McDonald

When a business closes its doors, it has an impact on the community it serves.

And when it’s a community newspaper that goes out of business, the damage is even more significant.

That’s not just my bias talking. True enough, I’ve spent a career in newspaper business, so seeing one such as The Raton Range go down is disheartening to say the least. But you don’t have to be in my line of work to realize how much a newspaper means to the overall health of its hometown.

“My heart is breaking for our communities,” Range publisher Paula Murphy wrote in announcing the newspaper’s closing. “I have worked at The Raton Range for 28 years. And I know

its importance.”

Murphy owns two newspapers – the other one is over across the state line in Colorado, where she also closed The Trinidad Times Independent. Both were announced as temporary closures, with Murphy explaining that she was working on “one more option” to keep the newspapers alive. As of this writing, however, the papers are entering their second week of being shuttered.

It’s no secret that newspapers have been struggling for years now, but even in the face of these latest foldings, I think the overall situation is exaggerated.

Newspapers aren’t dying, as many would have us believe, they’re adjusting.

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DISPATCH NEW MEXICO, from pg. A4 local economy, including a decline in the local population; the increasing costs of printing; and a debilitating debt.

It’s the combination of those three problems that did in The Range but, fortunately, this triple threat just doesn’t exist for a lot of newspapers. Let’s take these issues one at a time: • Printing costs are on the rise for all newspapers, but there are ways to offset the costs. The Range couldn’t keep up with the cost of running its own press, so it outsourced its printing, and in their case that added significantly to the cost of doing business. Other newspapers, however, have found outsourcing to be more affordable, and that’s helped them – and it’s helped some larger newspapers like The New Mexican, which needs the business to keep its press facility operating in the black.

• As for the economic downturn, a lot of small towns in New Mexico are facing the same thing, which inevitably results in a population decline as people move to where the jobs are. Add to that the rise of the bigbox outlets, which make survival even more difficult for the momand-pop businesses that occupy Main Street, and you’ve got an even more difficult business environment to contend with.

• As for the debt that some newspapers face, it’s a simple equation: the bigger the debt, the more tenuous their future. But that’s not always a problem.

A lot of smaller papers, for example, have been in business for so long that they don’t carry the burden of debt, and that makes it easier for them to adjust to challenging times.

Last week two such adjustments were announced in southern New Mexico. The Silver City Daily Press is moving from a broadsheet to a tabloid-sized publication, while the weekly Ruidoso Free Press is shifting from a Tuesday to a Wednesday publication day and beefing up its other media services. Newspapers are rethinking how they do business, and making the necessary changes to remain vital to their markets.

Moreover, newspaper ownership itself has been changing for years. A 1976 overhaul in how estates are taxed made it more difficult for owners to pass their newspapers down to their children, so they began selling to deep-pocketed buyers. The result has been more and larger newspaper groups and fewer independent owners.

That’s true in New Mexico, but only to an extent. Yes, there are the corporateowned publications such as the Denverbased MediaNews Group, which owns all or part of seven newspapers in the state, and some “clusters” have formed near and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Clovis, but independent newspaper ownership still dominates the landscape.

Of the 48 newspapers listed as members of the New Mexico Press Association, I count 26 of them as locally owned.

Well, make that 25, if The Raton Range closes for good. But even if it does fold, I suspect another newspaper will emerge to serve this Colfax County seat.

After all, Raton’s not dead – it’ll just have to adjust.

Tom McDonald is editor of the Community News Exchange of New Mexico and owner-manager of Gazette Media Services LLC. He may be reached at 505454-9131 or tmcdonald@gazettemediaservices.com.

LETTERS, from pg. A4 enough to overcome.

A significant concern I still have is the direct incompatibility of the Village’s internal investigation report that the water quality was safe while the State’s report said it was not. The water either met safe standards or it did not, there is no in between.

While there may have been agreement in the two investigations on some matters, the critical issue of the water safety was not agreed on. It appears that the Village Manager’s internal investigation only contributed to the appearance of malfeasance by the Village government in directly contradicting the quality of the State’s water report.

Further, I am glad the State is now assisting in the current testing of the Ruidoso water supply to verify its quality. Cooperation with the NMED makes me more confident in the accuracy of the reporting and the actual quality of the water.

I look forward to the results of the administrative hearing and hope that the Mayor and the council will do a thorough job in determining what actually happened and informing the public of those results.

If any individual deliberately and willfully falsified reports concerning the quality of the public drinking water for the village of Ruidoso, it is my hope that the Council will hold them fully accountable under the law.

Additionally, individuals who may have lied or tried to cover up the facts of the incident should also be held accountable.

A criminal investigation carries much more weight than an administrative investigation and may provide more information about the circumstances and individuals involved. It also sends a clear message to everyone that our local government is serious about their responsibility for protecting

the public’s health and safety. I encourage the Mayor and the Council to consult with the Office of The State Attorney General concerning possible criminal violations and investigations in this matter. They have more resources available to assist in appropriate applications of current law to persons who may have intentionally put the public at risk through their negligence or incompetence.

Tim Harrod Ruidoso To the Editor: In regards to several recent letters in this newspaper on the subject of the celebration of Independence Day, it would be a shame if someone put a damper on such thoughts, as one writer put it, “when we abandon patriotism, we risk losing the country we love.”

However, such sentiments are fast losing ground to a vast number of Americans, particularly those citizens of a conservative bent, who feel the “risk” of losing one’s country has become a reality.

To make a list of how and when this horrific event took place would be both pointless and unnecessary to most Ruidoso readers whose voting record indicates they are of the high-information variety, while others in areas such as Alto, are quite content to live in their liberal world.

As they say, conservatives wish only to live in the past, and that is true as far as this World War II former Marine Corps combat veteran is concerned. The fond memories of this once-great nation will be cherished forever and well worth celebrating.

John Brinkman, Ruidoso

Obituary

Charles Edward McGlothlin

Charles Edward McGlothlin, 73, of Ruidoso passed away Thursday, July 25 in Ruidoso surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 28, 1940 at Gracemont, Okla.

Charles worked for X-PERT Well Services in Hobbs for many years until retiring in 1998 to Ruidoso. He loved working for Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino from 1999 to present, and helping and protecting people and he will be missed by all who knew him.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Tim of Fort Worth, Wayne of Galveston, Don of Oklahoma

City; daughter, Reann of Galveston; step sons, Eric Brown of Dallas and Ryan Brown of Colorado Springs; brothers, Richard of Gracemont, Okla., Beaux of Oklahoma City; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; nephews, cousins and other family members. He had many Racetrack friends as well as friends in many aspects of life.

The family has requested memorials to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel.

Memorial services were July 30 in the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel.

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

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Arlene Brown receives Physician of the Year

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Receiving Physician of the Year isn’t new to Arlene Brown, M.D. She’s had a thriving medical practice in Ruidoso for 30 years and was awarded the New Mexico Academy of Family Physician’s Physician of the Year in 1994. Dr. Brown received the recognition once again at last Friday’s award ceremony at Alto’s Flying J. Ruidoso has been home to the NMAFP conference more than 40 times. In its 56th year, the annual conference gives those involved in family medicine an opportunity to earn continuing education credits while enjoying Ruidoso’s tourist playground. “Each medical provider must obtain 150 hours of credits every three years to keep their licensure,” explains Sara Bittner, executive director of NMAFP. The American Academy of Family Physicians, an organization of more than 110,000 is often one of the main sources of registration for the annual event, according to Bittner.

The Flying J Ranch was the host for NMAFP’s awards dinner this year, and Bittner was pleased that local and international artist Gordon Snidow agreed to offer one of his paintings as the front cover for their brochure. “I just love the image of Sierra Blanca he allowed me to select,” said Bittner.

Medical providers who attended the conference enjoyed an evening of recognition and entertainment at the ranch.

“I am excited to receive the award and I am grateful to my peers for the nomination,” said Brown, who is a NM board-certified physician. When she first moved to Ruidoso one of the most common questions she was asked was how long she planned on staying. “Since I came I’ve seen seven obstetricians come and leave, seven internists come and leave, seven surgeons come and leave and I am still practicing family medicine,” she said. She feels she’s learned several things during her 30 years of practice, including being committed to the community and family and committed to the profession of family medicine.

Brown is a member of the New Mexico Medical Society along with the New Mexico Academy of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Medicine. She, along with her husband Paul, have worked with the county com-

TriSuper carryover at $28,791 for Friday races at Ruidoso Downs The TriSuper carryover at Ruidoso Downs will be $28,791 for Friday’s racing program after there were no winning tickets on Monday afternoon.

Friday is the next racing day at Ruidoso Downs.

Racing runs Friday through Monday with a 1 p.m. first post time. There is free parking and free general admission.

The TriSuper wager consists of selecting the correct top-three finishers, in order, in the fourth and then the top-four finishers, in order, in the sixth race.

When there are no winning tickets, pool money is carried over to the following racing program. Therefore, the pot grows with each day there are no winning tickets.

Friday’s fourth race offers 10 New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses racing at 350 yards and the sixth race follows with 10 Quarter Horse maidens competing over 400 yards.

For complete Ruidoso Downs’ information, go to www.raceruidoso.com, visit the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Facebook page and obtain the latest news by following the Ruidoso Press Box (@ RuiPressBox) on Twitter. For Rainbow Futurity/Derby and All American Futurity/Derby insights, check out allamerican-ruidoso.com.

mission to begin a Health and Wellness Board, implementing a county wide indigent fund to assist undocumented and indigent patients. They have also been involved in the establishment of the Health Office in Ruidoso, and along with Chris Shearer, M.D. partnered with other volunteers in the community and created the Southeast NM Family Crisis Center.

Her family practice in Ruidoso is undergoing significant changes to offer patients more care. Hours will increase when staffing issues are settled, and Brown has welcomed Annabelle Vargas, M.D. into the practice. Vargas, also a NM board-certified doctor is a pediatrician.

“She is the only pediatrician in Lincoln County, and I’m pleased she’s a part of our practice,” said Brown.

Vargas, bilingual Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press Dr. Arlene Brown, who has been a family physician in Lincoln County for 30 years, and bicultural, worked received Physician of the Year the New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians for the in Mescalero for a few second time in her medical career. Seen is Dr. Brown accepting the award etched on years until she joined Brown’s practice. Vargas a Nambé plate from Sara Bittner, executive director of NMAFP. brings to the table a variety of strengths. “I try to work with parents who have me as their child’s doctor,” she described. concerns about their child’s health needs,” she said. Vargas The inclusion of Vargas is one of several steps Brown works with schools to design optimal learning environments is taking to become a more accessible practice for Lincoln for her patients who have attention deficits or special needs.

County. “Our doors are open and we’re still accepting any She accepts patients from infancy through age 18. “If parents and all patients,” says Brown. The practice is making changhave concerns during pregnancies, I can meet with them and es to stay current with upcoming health care changes and in even accompany them into the delivery room, if they identify an effort to meet Lincoln County’s medical needs.

Tourism up for 3rd straight year 2012 saw large increases in tourism spending leading to solid job growth in hospitality and leisure sectors

ALBUQUERQUE — Governor Susana Martinez announced that New Mexico tourism has increased for the third straight year, causing tourism spending and jobs in New Mexico to surpass pre-recession levels. In 2012, direct tourism spending is estimated to have increased seven percent to a record $5.9 billion.

As new tourism dollars flow into the state, new jobs have been added at an increasing rate. In June, Tourism jobs increased to their highest levels ever with 4,200 more jobs than June 2012. Overall tourism numbers were up 2.6 percent as well, with a record 32 million people visiting the state.

“We had 32 million people visit New Mexico last year,” said Governor Martinez. “While we share the beauty of our state with visitors, our economy benefits with healthy tourism, spending increased gross receipts

taxes, and new jobs. These jobs can be found in both cities and small towns, at big and small businesses, and in every part of the state. We have incredible job growth momentum in this industry and I am committed to fostering future growth.”

The seven percent increase in tourism spent in 2012 is on top of the 5.9 percent increase from 2011. For 2012, the average per person spending increased 4.9 percent for overnight trips and 12.9 percent for day trips.

“At Tourism, it is our job to bring new money into the state,” said Tourism Secretary Monique Jacobson.

“And we are thrilled to see that Tourism spend levels have reached an all-time high. This means more money in the pockets of New Mexicans and a great return on investment for the state’s taxpayers.”

Key indicators suggest that growth will continue in 2013. According to the Rocky Mountain Lodging report, statewide lodging receipts have increased every month in 2013 compared to 2012, and was up 8 percent in June. The Tourism Department also reports that visits to their website have shown strong growth in 2013, with total visits in May and June running 64 percent and 114 percent higher than last year, respectively.

B U S I N E S S buzz

Ranchers ribbon cutting

Ranchers Steak and Seafood, located at 2823 Sudderth and owned by Dean and Eddie Fowler, recently celebrated their first anniversary with a ribbon cutting by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Greeters.

The Fowlers cut the ribbon, surrounded by restaurant staff, friends, family and Greeters. After presenting them with the turquoise bow of prosperity, Greeters wished Ranchers continued success in serving delicious smoked pork, steaks and seafood.

Business After Hours

The next Business After Hours will be the Alto Artists Studio Tour Preview Party at the Spencer Theater Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

is sponsoring the iPad raffle with the proceeds going to support programs and activities at the club. Walmart is assisting with by providing the iPad for the raffle.

“The realtors have been supporters of the club from its inception,” added Coughlin. Tickets are available from any Realtor office or at the club for only $5 each.

Operations Manager, Lauren Kimbrell said,”In order to encourage family participation and to assist our members, we will be offering a discount to all who register, or re-register at the Open House.

We are looking forward to seeing all the faces once again.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Photos courtesy of Dina Garner Blanca, housed at 134 Reese Drive (the Local Realtor Association teams up old middle school) in Ruidoso, opened its doors to the community March 5, 2012. For more inforwith Boys and Girls Club mation contact the Club at 575-808-8338 or visit their The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca is preparing Facebook page. for Back to School by hosting an Open House Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4 - 7 p.m.

“We encourage returning members, new members and the community to come tour our facility and meet our staff,” said Executive Director, Tim Coughlin. “Additionally we will be drawing the winning ticket at 4:30 p.m. for the Lincoln County/Ruidoso Board of Realtors iPad raffle that benefits the club.”

The Lincoln County/Ruidoso Board of Realtors

Lion’s pavilion renovation

On Thursday at 3 p.m. the Noon Lions are celebrating the renovation of the Ruidoso Lions Two Rivers Park Pavilion with a ribbon cutting by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters. All original donors are special guests. Their names are on a plaque in the pavilion and will be announced during the ceremony.

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Hire power: Laws set path for employment relationship

By Finance New Mexico with assistance from Joy J. Forehand, MPA, deputy secretary of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

A business owner might find the paperwork involved in hiring an employee to be intimidating, which is why many delegate directory. those duties to a payroll service if they have Employers also have to secure workers’ enough workers to make the expenditure compensation insurance unless the employee worthwhile. is a private domestic worker, a ranch or farm According to Joy J. Forehand, deputy hand or a real estate salesman. Premiums desecretary of the New Mexico Department of Joy J. Forehand pend on many things, including whether the Workforce Solutions, “entrepreneurs who do not outsource their payroll to an outside firm provider is a private insurer or an industry and choose to do it on their own need to know what state and association that offers group insurance. The type of work federal laws apply to the employer-employee relationship.” and dangers involved, the number of employees and their compensation and the company’s claims history also influence premiums.

First things first Business owners need an employer identification number, or EIN, from the Internal Revenue Service before Obligatory deductions hiring help. Each employee must fill out a W-4 form deThe employer must withhold the proper taxes and tailing how much should be withheld from her paycheck other deductions from the employee’s paycheck each pay to cover her income taxes and other payroll deductions. period and send the appropriate forms and payments to The Homeland Security Department requires employ- taxing authorities. Here’s what’s subtracted from the emees to fill out an Employment Eligibility Verification Form ployee’s gross pay and the employer’s pocket: and present the employer with a Social Security card or Federal and state income taxes: State and federal taxes other government-issued identification, such as a passport, based on the employee’s W-4 and applicable tax tables to substantiate their eligibility to work. In New Mexico, must be sent each month, quarter or year to the proper taxemployers must report new employees to a state new-hire ing authorities. Filing frequency depends on the business’

size.

Social Security and Medicare: Employees and employers each pay 6.2 percent on the first $113,700 of the employee’s earnings toward Social Security benefits and 1.45 percent of the employee’s total earnings to the Medicare program. Payments are made through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.

State Unemployment Compensation Tax: Every quarter, a new employer pays 2 percent of each employee’s pay – up to $22,900 in 2013 – into a fund that provides unemployment insurance to eligible workers.

Federal unemployment taxes: New Mexico employers use Form 940 to file quarterly taxes on wages paid to non-household and nonagricultural employees who earn at least $1,500 in a quarter to cover the federal government’s share of administering unemployment and job service programs and extended jobless benefits. The six percent federal tax is calculated on the first $7,000 of the employee’s annual wages – but the rate falls to 0.6 if the employer also pays state unemployment taxes.

For more information about state and federal employment laws, visit the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions at www.dws.state.nm.us/‎.

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.

Udall introduces bill to reduce tax bias against small business investment WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) announced that he has introduced legislation with Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to preserve a tax deduction that helps businesses buy the equipment they need to grow, at the levels that will encourage job creation and economic growth.

“Next year, New Mexico’s small businesses face the significant loss of the section 179 deduction that encourages them to make investments in the equipment, office space and technology they need to keep their doors open and expand their businesses,” Udall said. “Now is not the time to limit an important tool that our small businesses depend on. I will do everything I can to support our small businesses so they can continue to keep our economy going and create jobs.”

Section 179 allows businesses to deduct from their gross income – up to a set limit – the purchase price of

qualified machinery, software and real property, among other investments, that are placed in service. If Congress does not act, this section of the tax code stands to be all but eliminated in 2014. The amount businesses can deduct from their taxes will drop 95 percent to $25,000. To remedy this, the Small Business Investment Promotion Act would allow businesses to deduct up to $250,000 of certain purchases and is indexed for inflation.

The Small Business Investment Promotion Act is supported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the National Small Business Association.

The introduction of this bill comes on the heels of two others last week to support small businesses. The Helping Our Middle Class Entrepreneurs (HOME) Act and the Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act are the result of Udall’s conversations with small business owners across

Capitan Alumni Association receives Keep America Beautiful grant The community of Capitan – home of the American icon Smokey Bear – will be getting cleaner as the Capitan Alumni Association received a 2013 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America Beautiful Park Recycling Bin Grant award, the only organization in New Mexico to receive such an award.

In total, 35 grants were awarded to local and state governments in 22 states.

The grants will provide 721 durable, permanent recycling bins for placement in a variety of park settings. Twenty-five of the communities receiving grants intend to place bins at athletic fields; 21 will locate bins in small neighborhood parks; and 19 will use bins to establish recycling along walking trails and other natural settings.

Additional bins will be placed in state parks, beach and water front locations, and larger urban parks.

In its first year, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group/KAB Park Recycling Bin Grant program is designed to establish or expand recycling opportunities in different park settings from neighborhood parks with playgrounds or athletic fields to regional parks with trails and natural settings. In an effort to help local, regional and state parks increase and make more convenient recycling opportunities for visitors, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) committed to a one-year collaboration with KAB to fund the placement of these recycling bins.

The Dr. Pepper/Snapple Grant will fund eight outdoor recycling containers on Capitan School grounds, also used as a community public park. The containers will be used by for general school activity and athletic events. Bins will be specially

placed for special outdoor athletic events, and for community events such as parades for collection of clean plastic and aluminum beverage containers. A sharp increase in beverage container recycling in the Capitan area is anticipated.

“We are pleased to be working with KAB to develop meaningful solutions that support public space recycling,” said Tim Gratto, DPS vice president of sustainability. “The DPS/KAB Park Recycling Bin Grant Program makes recycling easier and more accessible for consumers in their favorite parks and public spaces while also aiding efforts to reduce litter.”

The KAB partnership is part of DPS’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. The company has set specific operational goals to improve efficiency in energy and water use, reduce manufacturing waste and conserve packaging resources by 2015.

The Capitan Alumni Association was a participant in the national 2012 Recycle Bowl competition through Keep America Beautiful. For more information, contact Michelle Ingle at 575-973-7159.

Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With a network of more than 1,200 affiliate and participating organizations including state recycling organizations, they work with millions of volunteers to take action in their communities. Keep America Beautiful offers solutions that create clean, beautiful public places, reduce waste and increase recycling, generate positive impact on local economies and inspire generations of environmental stewards. For more information, visit kab.org.

New Mexico about ways the federal government can streamline contracting and reduce unnecessary red tape.

Udall’s bipartisan HOME Act would help business owners who operate primarily out of their homes with the oftencomplicated process of filing income taxes. Under the current system, home-office business owners often struggle to calculate expenses, depreciation and carryovers on their homes. Udall’s bill, which is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), would allow business owners to take an optional standard deduction of $1,500.

The Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act would help small business owners compete for federal contracting opportunities and create a database of qualified minority-owned subcontracting firms. The bill is supported by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among other groups.

Mayor defends Lee’s accomplishments

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso Village Manager Debi Lee has come under fire for many issues since she was hired as village manager five years ago, particularly with the circumstances surrounding the village water supply and potential fines.

During Tuesday’s Village Council meeting, Mayor Alborn staunchly defended Debi Lee and the accomplishments she has made since her employment began. “This has been an extremely stressful and serious situation for our community, and to infer that our village manager would put people in harm’s way by not disclosing information that could be harmful or deadly to anyone is utterly ridiculous and wrong. I have worked side-byside with Debi Lee for more than five years now, and she has incredibly high morals and ethical standards that she holds to herself and requires from everyone else,” Alborn said.

Debi Lee has almost thirty years’ experience in municipal management, and is one of New Mexico’s most respected and well recognized municipal management professionals. Mayor Alborn took full liberty to outline Lee’s noteworthy accomplishments during her short tenure with the village.

The Village of Ruidoso budget has been balanced for the past five years that she has been at the helm. It had not been balanced for eight years prior to her arrival. In fact, upon her arrival, the budget was $10 million out of balance.

“The Village of Ruidoso’s budget and all financial reports are on the village website and transparent to everyone,” Alborn said.

He further concluded that the Village of Ruidoso has saved $18 million during the term of the village bonds by taking advantage of low interest rates and paying debt off; an effort guided entirely by Lee.

NM Department of Game and Fish earns national awards

A national conservation information organization recently recognized the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish as best in the nation in three awards categories at the organization’s annual conference in Midway, Utah.

The Association for Conservation Information presented the Department’s Public Information and Outreach Division with first-place awards for Magazine, Graphics, and Education and Outreach. Entries were submitted by professionals representing state and federal agencies, and private conservation organizations from the United States and Canada.

The Department’s winning entries were: • Magazine: For “New Mexico Wildlife,” a full-color quarterly tabloid featuring

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articles about hunting, fishing, wildlife management and conservation. The publication is inserted in newspapers statewide, with a circulation of 350,000.

Education and Outreach: For the New Mexico Wildlife Conservation Education Presentation, a slide show and accompanying text presented in classrooms and elsewhere by conservation officers and other Department staff. The presentation teaches students about wildlife, conservation and how regulated hunting, fishing and trapping are important management tools used by government agencies.

Students also learn about human impacts on wildlife habitat, and how hunters and anglers provide funding

for wildlife conservation.

Graphics: For a set of three 4-feet by 8-feet banners celebrating each decade of 100 years of Conservation in New Mexico, coinciding with New Mexico’s Centennial celebration in 2012. Color and black-and-white images from Department archives illustrated the agency’s many conservation success stories.

Organized in 1938, the Association for Conservation Information is a nonprofit association of professionals who play a major role in providing natural resource, environmental, wildlife and other information and education to the public through a variety of means, many of which are continental in scope.

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“The Village of Ruidoso’s debt rating has been improved by 3 ratings, which has never been done before. This allowed the village to receive better interest rates and financing,” Alborn said. He further contends all departments and village spending is accounted for in one consolidated financial system.

Prior to Village Manager Lee, the village was four years behind on submitting annual audits and had 200 plus audit findings and two disclaimed audits. After tremendous time and effort for four years, this year’s audit was Unqualified and had only 6 findings. Alborn asserted that Lee has made updating the village infrastructure a major priority by taking the initiative to invest in updating and modernizing by working with staff to develop a financing plan to address the numerous FEMA projects authorized.

“While this is not a complete list of her accomplishments, I believe it gives everyone an idea of how Debi Lee takes pride in working to make things better on a consistent basis, and that the health and safety of the people in this community are her number one priorities,”Alborn said.

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Airing of the Quilts returns to Sanctuary on the River

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com For the third year, dozens of quilts will be hung from Sanctuary on the River’s rafters to be viewed and enjoyed in natural light by hundreds who visit. The Vintage Inspired Airing of the Quilts and Artisan Show occurs Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

With a theme of Step Back in Time, Debbie Nix, owner of Sanctuary on the River is pleased to announce she has planned several additions to the main event. “It’s a wonderful moment to experience a peaceful day,” said Nix. In addition to quilts hung and available for viewing in the Sanctuary’s pavilion, Nix says she’s adding several opportunities for shopping, including an apothecary, terrarium artists from local Season’s Nursery, garden specialists, fabrics for sale and jewelers and herbalists. “We’re offering so much more this year, because we listened to our guests last year who mentioned they would like more availability to shop while enjoying the quilts,” explained Nix. A soap maker will also be on hand whose sales will benefit the local domestic abuse shelter, the NEST. Also new this year is a Victorian Garden Tea. With four seatings both days, guests need to reserve a seating. Nix says traditional sterling silver appointments, china tea cups, fine

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The Airing of the Quilts show 2012 hosted vendors, quilting clubs, and displayed dozens of vintage and modern quilts. Also a part of the 2012 show was a quilt shower for those who experienced loss in the Little Bear Fire. Seen here are Danielle Pape-Rush, Meghan Tucker, and Brenda Garber, who lost their homes. linens, finger sandwiches petite pastries, tarts, cupcakes and music of the era will be offered. “The tea will be served in our beautiful conservatory and fountain garden,” she says

and adds that Ann Pattison from England will also be present to offer a seminar on the origins of high tea. The fee for the Victorian Tea is $20 per person, with children under 15 for $10. With limited seating, reservations are a must and times for the tea are noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day.

“My PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) sisters will be on hand to serve the tea,” explained Nix. Each seating of High Tea will include period music, food, tea and high ambiance, according to Nix. Also available by the slice or the whole pie are Elliot Taylor’s buttermilk pies. Taylor owns, manages and cooks at Ruidoso Village’s Buttery, located on Sudderth. Taylor will bring his pies to the Airing of the Quilts and offer them for sale.

Last year’s event was shortly after the Little Bear Fire.

Quilters from across the Southwest banded together and offered free quilts for those who lost their homes during the fire. More than 130 quilts from bed to lap size were offered and those affected came to the show free of charge to select a quilt in an effort for quilters to help victims find a sense of comfort while they found a new home.

The entrance fee for the Airing of the Quilts and Artisan Show is $5 per person. Sanctuary on the River is located at 207 Eagle Drive, one block north of Sudderth in the heart of Midtown, Ruidoso. For more information or to make reservations for Victorian Tea, phone 575-630-1111.

Local airport plans for growth, development

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Sierra Blanca Regional Airport needs a few improvements, according to David C. Pearce, airport director. With a declared shortage and waiting list of those who wish to use covered parking to asphalt overlay issues near the terminal, Pearce came before the village council yesterday to request action to fix problems and make improvements. With local and grant funding opportunities through the state Department of Transportation Aviation Division, among others the airport is searching for ways to make improvements happen, according to Pearce.

Seeking council approval to adopt a resolution which would accept the airport’s certification manual (ACM) was a consent agenda item along with a transfer of a land lease to a private hangar owner. The manual specifies responsibilities of airport staff along with daily operations. “The airport drafted this ACM from scratch and worked with FAA southwest region to gain approval,” reported Pearce. Those two housekeep-

ing items opened the door for further discussion of airport needs on the regular agenda.

The airport sees more than 400 operations a year with a daily average of 16.1, according to SBRA records. Due to an increased usage during last year’s Little Bear Fire, fuel comparisons with last year’s statistics and operations counts were “skewed,” according to Pearce’s report. But even with inflated figures due to the high fire traffic, Pearce reported that in fiscal year 2013 184,600 gallons of fuel were sold totaling $1,024,254 comparatively with 2012’s total of 169,021 gallons including those sold for fire mitigation.

A hot dog social and discounted fuel program which occurs each Saturday brings light aircraft along with a steady flow of local hangar tenants who stop by the terminal to utilize the service or merely to visit, according to Pearce.

It takes a Federal Aviation Administration approved master plan to move forward, according to Pearce, who presented a New Mexico state grant proposal which would require a village match. “This is a very important document we have,” he explained and

Ruidoso Art Festival artist awards announced Best in Class Gary Thompson – Sculpture John English – Photography Johnson Yazzie – Painting Barbara Holloway – Fiber Arts Diane and Michael Weinberg – Pottery D Wayne Bandy – Jewelry Karen and Dana Robbins – Glass Steve Hunsicker – Mixed Media

Music by: Homegrown Girls (pictured below) Betsy Boyles and Delany Davis Dinner catered by The Ranchers

Best Booth James Tsoodle – Not Pictured BEST IN SHOW: Barbara Holloway – Fiber Arts

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expressed shock that the airport didn’t have one. “This document is our way forward for the next 20 years,” he said, explaining it would be a comprehensive plan and could take more than 18 months. It will outline the forecast and prioritize needs to make a better presentation nationally, he said.

Councilor Denise Dean asked Pearce about the airport’s economic impact but Pearce said the documents are separate, but will complement the master plan. Pearce said the airport is currently tracking those numbers. Dean wants to see specifics including how those who fly into the airport provide fiscal support for the community. Councilor Rifle Salas recommended offering a public hearing to secure public input regarding airport issues.

The village has received three state aviation grants which will assist in creating a master plan, resurface with asphalt the terminal and aircraft ramp access and add new covered vehicle parking. The projects were all included in the fiscal year 2014 budget, according to Pearce’s report and said he was pleased with the state’s support.

Delta Airport Consultants, a privately held entity with offices in Albuquerque, assists in the planning process for airports and will design the master plan for SBRA. “The FAA added the requirement to have preparation of a Wildlife Management Plan which will address a finding at the last FAA annual inspection,” reported Pearce. “We had a wildlife biologist spend a year with us to identify possible hazards,” he explained.

The biologist reported one incident of coyote droppings on the runway which alerted the FAA to require a WMP to mitigate the possible danger. With tall and double fencing to ward off elk and deer from approaching runways, Pearce is confident any wildlife issues can be solved.

The council voted to approve the state grant agreement for the preparation of the airport master plan and wildlife management plan and agreed to sign grant documents, along with soliciting quotes and determining scope of projects for the construction of vehicle parking and asphalt overlay. The village’s contribution to the master plan funding is $34,347.

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Elton and me: ‘Don’t shoot: we’re only the piano players’

I play the piano. I play ally received a paycheck anything with a keyboard, for playing the piano for a frankly. With synthetic poswhile. That’s when I besibilities these days, I’m still gan to notice how much I partial to acoustic sounds irritated musicians. When and have a baby grand in my I’m playing as a part of a living room with which I’ve band or orchestra, or when been in love for more than I’m joined by musicians, I 20 years. I’ve been playing have to learn to play tovarious instruments for the gether nicely, follow (albeit greater part of 50 years and loosely) music and blend. I it’s truly how I express my can do it. I don’t have to like soul. However I want to be it, though. I’ve frustrated clear: I am not a musician. more than a few musicians Sue Hutchison Watching Vadym and they usually end up suehutch@valornet.com Kholodenko (Kiev native asking one specific question: Van Cliburn gold medalist) “Are you ever going to play at the Spencer a few nights ago transfixed anything the same way twice?” me. He played with passion and with preciSimply put, when I hear new chord sion and while I’m in awe of his amazing structures in my head, I play them. But I reskill, I realize I’m not in his league. alize other musicians aren’t connected to my I’ve known musicians. I can speak musi- head and haven’t a clue where I’m headed.

It could very well be that several of our cian if necessary but I am proud of the fact local leaders should learn to play an instruthat I’m merely a person who loves music in ment and be forced to play with others. It’s most forms and can play. According to what not that they would have to particularly enI’ve seen in my lifetime musicians are those who are meticulous and precise. Although not joy being nice or learning to play well in the sandbox or even smile. But we should insist universally, many play only what’s notated on the music in front of them, religiously use they learn to show a modicum of respect and the dynamic markings on said music and play learn to blend. Give and take. Step back and see the other guy’s perspective. or sing the piece exactly the same each and It’s pretty ugly out there from time to every time. They happen to think the comtime, and it seems that ugly keeps coming. poser knew what he/she wanted the piece to sound like, and follow the rules accordingly.

In the process of living as an adult all these years, however, I’ve also learned anothYawn.

In the annals of the life of Sue Hutchison er valuable life lesson while playing. No one listens to the background music. I’ve been (and frankly, why do you keep reading this known to play 70s sitcom theme songs at column if you aren’t interested?) it’s known that I began hunting around all 88 piano keys weddings just to see if anyone will notice. It’s amazing what one can do with the themes to at about age 6. I became so aggressive in the Gilligan’s Island, Brady Bunch and even The pursuit that my parents moved our piano out Addam’s Family during background music to the garage, and parked it up to a cement playing. Those and more, one never knows wall. It made it more difficult to get the volume I wanted, so I switched from playing and what I’ll feel like playing when I’m asked to play for special events. It doesn’t matter what began pounding. Ask anyone who knew me I play as long as I’m playing. back then and they’ll tell you the same thing.

I couldn’t reach the pedals but it didn’t matter.

I think that lesson transfers over to leaderI pounded, banged and mutilated that piano. ship as well. Sometimes the things one thinks matters really don’t at all when compared to There are advantages to living almost a thousand miles away from anyone who knew the greater good for everyone. Perhaps it’s time for local leaders to bury whatever hatchet one me as a child. might be holding, lighten up and play an instruWhen I was in the ninth grade, I tried piano lessons but realized that it was a waste ment. It might be time, in a figurative sense, to quit shooting each other and learn to sing along of money due to the fact that I’d already with Aretha Franklin and spell respect. learned to play by ear at that point. Playing that way means one listens and plays what It’s never been all about me. It’s always one hears, rather than needing music to play. been what’s good for everyone.

Poor piano teacher. In the 60s and 70s when However, country music (with the posguitar music grew in popularity I learned to sible exception of “You picked a fine time use guitar chords on the piano to play tunes to leave me, Lucille”): no one can get me to I hadn’t heard before like the popular theme play that music. Ever. from “The Entertainer.” Instant party hit.

When I became an adult and moved Realizing her extreme distaste for country out, I began playing for weddings, special music might be a deal-breaker for some, Sue events and did public relations tours. I actucan be reached at suehutch1958@gmail.com.

Mary Skeen honored by FRWLC

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Honoring longtime Picacho resident Mary Skeen, the Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County met at the Ellis Country Inn and Restaurant in Lincoln last Saturday for a luncheon on the front lawn and the group’s annual membership meeting. The Ellis Store has been in existence since the mid 1800s and owners David and Jinny Vigil hosted the event to recognize Skeen’s decades of service. Providing personal memories along with the honors, Judge Martha Proctor delivered a short history of Skeen’s lifetime of involvement.

Skeen is the widow of U.S. Rep. Joe Skeen, a NM congressman for 22 years.

While Joe was in congress, Mary stayed home in Picacho and managed their 15,000 acre sheep ranch. She took Joe’s position seriously and on her own was frequently a part of the Hondo Valley’s landscape collecting information and assisting her husband’s constituents. But Mary had her own time in legislation several years later.

Mary Skeen was appointed by then Governor Bill Richardson Aug. 16, 2006 to fill a vacant legislative seat. Chaves County commissioners by a rather controversial vote recommended her appointment. Richardson, at the time of her appointment said Skeen

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Mary Skeen with Jinny Vigil, owner of Ellis Store and Bed and Breakfast.

knew the land, people and issues of southeastern New Mexico well. Richardson complimented Skeen’s long involvement with agriculture and ranching both in Washington and in New Mexico and said she would make an excellent representative.

Last Saturday’s recognition was somewhat of a surprise to Skeen, she said.

More than 75 joined the celebration, along with several elected officials both local and statewide. Rep. Steve Pearce brought greetings along with Rep. Nora Espinoza, Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell and Congressional District 2 Vice Chair, Alice Eppers.

Locally, former County Commissioner Tom Battin, County Commissioner Kathryn Minter, District Attorney Diana Martwick among others spent some time with Skeen in thanks for her service to Lincoln County and New Mexico.

“Mary Skeen served our state with honor and sacrifice,” said Pearce. “America is hungry for real people like Mary and I know the spouse (of politicians) usually gets the short end of the stick,” he continued, “but thank you for your life, your courage and values and your integrity,” he said as he concluded his remarks.

Espinoza spoke of the legacy she wants to leave her grandchildren and complimented Skeen on her service to New Mexico.

“It’s up to us to recognize what we want for America, and we must become involved,” she said to the Republicans gathered.

Skeen asked to speak in response and said she joined the Republican Party in the 50s, being an active member for decades.

“When you leave this world you can only take friendship and good work with you,” she said.

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

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WWII Allies ‘March on Rome’ at Fort Stanton

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com An important chapter in world history was brought to life at Fort Stanton this past weekend, as the Texas Military Historical Society hosted its fourth annual “March on Rome” World War II historical reenactment at various

Photos courtesy of Aaron Seamster.

More than 100 reenactors came out to Fort Stanton this past weekend to relive history of the Italian Campaign of WWII. At top left, Sam Patterson portrays a German WWII soldier in the field of battle along the Rio Bonito; at left, American soldiers advance during the mock battle; below left, 36th Division “Texas T-patchers” in the doorway of the chapel at Fort Stanton; below, reenactors portraying the first Special Services. sites within the Fort Stanton National Conservation Area.

The exercise depicted the fighting which took place in the spring of 1944 in the Alban Hills, just south of Rome, Italy, as the Allies pushed the Germans back toward the city. The participants were living historians and re-enactors who traveled from as far east as Georgia and as far west as California. They created a 1940s-period encampment, a weapons demonstration and authentic battle reenactments.

Spectators observed living historians representing the

major forces which fought in this campaign, including United States Army infantry and parachute infantry units, German Army infantry and Air Force parachute units, medical personnel and Italian partisans, as well as some portraying civilians of the 1940s. The living historians wore correct uniforms and equipment, and featured original period vehicles.

They explained that they portray world history, and do not tolerate or condone any form of Nazism, racism, radical or extremist activities, or persons with supremacist, fascist or racist political motives or beliefs. “It is our tribute to the brave Allied soldiers who fought and died for our freedom,” explained one participant.

Fort Stanton, Inc. president, Larry Auld said, “This exciting living history demonstration is yet another way in which the Fort and BLM enhance the understanding of our collective historical past.”

The annual event takes place on the last weekend of each July, and is open to the public.

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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Cartel Quick cleared of banned drugs It’s work, it really is

July 31 Pro baseball California at Texas, 6 p.m.

Aug. 1 Pro baseball Arizona at Texas, 5 p.m.

Aug. 2 Pro baseball Texas at Oakland, 8 p.m.

Aug. 3 Pro baseball Texas at Oakland, 2 p.m.

Aug. 4 Pro baseball Texas at Oakland, 2 p.m.

Aug. 5 Pro baseball Texas at California, 8 p.m.

Aug. 6 Pro baseball Texas at California, 8 p.m.

Sports Results

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Volleyball North-South Class 1A/B match South d. North, 25-16, 25-17

Sports Upcoming Schedule is subject to change

Aug. 1 Boys basketball 1A/B North/South basketball game at Albuquerque High School, 6 p.m.

Aug. 2 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 3 Horse racing John Deere NM Juvenile Challenge at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 4 Horse racing Mr Jet Moore Handicap at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 5 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 9 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 10 Horse racing Aspen Cup at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 11 Horse racing Master Salls Handicap at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Aug. 15 Horse racing All American Futurity trials at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

By Pete Herrera SureBet Racing News No banned drugs were found in the system of Cartel Quick, the 2-year-old quarter horse who had to be put down after he won the $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity earlier this summer.

New Mexico Racing Commission Director Vince Mares confirmed to SureBet Racing News that tests conducted on the horse after he was euthanized showed only the presence of Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Guaifenesin, a low-level, allowTanner Thedford smiles at fellow jockey Jaime Leos after he rose able therapeutic drug.

Cartel Quick to a victory in the Ruidoso Futurity in June. A test Mares said the investigation ordered by the New Mexico State Racing Commission has found conducted in the case concluded there were no banned substances in the system of Cartel Quick, that Cartel Quick had died of who was euthanized due to kidney failure the day after the race. kidney failure.

Kelley said. “From the very beginning, Mr. Orozco Cartel Quick earned $315,000 adamantly denied that anything was administered for the first place win in the first of the big three to the horse other than the expected medications. futurities run each summer at Ruidoso Downs.

After seven weeks of testing at one of the country’s That money had not been released while tests were foremost testing laboratories, we’ve been informed conducted on the remains of the horse. Those tests, including a necropsy, for horses the equivalent of an that no prohibitive substances were detected.’’

Kelley said Orozco felt “vindicated’’ by the autopsy, were done at the University of Californiaresults.

Davis laboratory.

“The entire (quarter horse racing) industry has Mares said the winning purse would now be been watching this case very closely,’’ Kelley said. released to owner Sergio Enriquez.

While Orozco may feel vindicated, he claimed Cartel Quick was trained by Alonso Orozco in a phone interview on Sunday that he is still not and his attorney, Cody Kelley, issued a statement to allowed on the premises at Ruidoso Downs Race SureBet Racing.

“The connections of Cartel Quick are deeply saddened by the death of such a wonderful animal,’’ see cArteL cLeAred pg. B3

Another Zia win for Gonzales and Co.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Trainer Juan Gonzales turned out to have the golden touch once more in Sunday’s Zia Futurity, winning the marquee event of the Zia Festival with Handsome Jack Flash by more than a length.

The $409,434 race was the biggest purse of the Zia Festival, a chance for New Mexico-bred horses to show their stuff with more than $1 million being awarded over 11 races.

“Ever since we won the All American with By

By JJ, we’ve never underestimated New Mexico-bred horses,” Gonzales said through a translator. “We know they have what it takes to win the big races.”

Handsome Jack Flash was ridden by Jamie Leos and is owned by Norma and Brenda Alvarez and Debra Laney. Along with Gonzales, the same crew led Gonna Cha Cha to a win in last year’s Zia Futurity.

“I’m inclined to say this horse (Handsome Jack Flash) is better than Gonna Cha Cha, but just a little bit, poquito,” Gonzales said.

While Handsome Jack Flash had a big lead at the end, he needed to come from behind after breaking in at the start, trailing Kaydns Krusader until passing him midway through.

From there, Leos spurred Handsome Jack Flash on to a convincing victory.

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Horse racing All American Futurity trials at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Softball Mountain Double Up at Eagle Creek, TBA

Aug. 17 Horse racing All American Derby trials, Brigand Stakes at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Softball Mountain Double Up at Eagle Creek, TBA

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THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL:

Todd Fuqua I love my job.

How many jobs (other than game development) can you imagine watching two people playing a video game and getting paid for it?

I don’t say that to make you jealous (OK, maybe I did), I say it to get you ready for the Free Press’ latest Internet excursion.

Baseball fans will remember my scorecasts for their teams’ contests and their ability to follow games on the computer. This fall, I plan to do the same thing for football.

It’s part of this paper’s attempt to find new ways to bring readers closer to their favorite teams, even if they’re unable to attend the games.

Once the season begins, you’ll see a QR code in the middle of the scoreboard on this page which – when scanned by a smart phone or tablet – will take you directly to the scoreboard page at RuidosoFreePress.com. From there, click on the game you want to follow and enjoy the show.

This wasn’t what I had imagined when I first started doing this. I was merely looking for a way for me to keep stats without having to use a cumbersome pen and paper while running up and down the sidelines.

The scorecast is just a bonus, but what a bonus it is. We hope you think so too.

It might be rough going to start – video games aren’t the same as the real thing, and I’ll be really taxed by the Ruidoso Warriors’ no-huddle offense – but I’ll get better as the season goes on.

Just bear with me.

This is a short article, for good reason. I have to get back to watching another game. It’s practice, people, practice. I really am working.

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Carrizozo’s Victoria Ventura, far right, and Corona’s Allysanne Huey go up to block a hit by North All Star Judy Daggett of Escalante during Monday’s 1A/B All-Star match at Albuquerque High School.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ALBUQUERQUE – The South 1A/B All Stars celebrated their final time on the volleyball court with a quick two-game sweep of the North, Monday, at Albuquerque High School.

It was a particularly sweet victory for three Lincoln County girls – Andrea Vigil and Victoria Ventura of Carrizozo and Corona’s Allysanne Huey – as they were finally on the winning end of the court against a squad that boasted Elida players Reda Allison and Shealton Veo-Chenault and was coached

by Elida’s Darrell Chenault.

The Elida Lady Tigers

had defeated Carrizozo the last three years in the Class B state tournament – twice in the championship – and ousted Corona last November in the state semifinals.

Elida’s basketball team had also defeated Corona the past two years in the state title game.

“It was very nice to beat them,” Ventura said. “It was really fun playing this match. I felt we did really well, considering we hadn’t played since November.”

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

Softball Mountain Double Up at Eagle Creek, TBA

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Trainer Juan Gonzales, left, guides Handsome Jack Flash to the winners circle at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday after jockey Jaime Parga Leos led the gelding to a win in the Zia Futurity.

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Ski Run challenge a smashing success

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Making the move from October to July turned out to be the right one for the Ski Run Road Challenge this year.

Frederic Moras, race director, reports a record number of registrations – 160 – for this year’s event which was held on Saturday. Entries in the relay and three-mile fun run almost doubled from Photo courtesy Joseph Arcure last year.

Trevor Rabourn (left), coach of the Ruidoso High Christopher Benoit School cross country team, finishes just ahead of returned to win his third Sylvio Seitz during the Ski Run Road Challenge on straight title in the race, Saturday at Ski Apache. finishing first overall with a time of 1:35:54 for the 12-mile finish and a time of 1:43.28, while Paul Regalado finished 12th at 1:46.28. course.

Mescalero’s Wacey Chico was also Dorata Gruca, a runner from Poland in the top 20, finishing 16th overall with and former Beijing Olympic athlete, a time of 1:50.34, while Ruidoso cross was the fastest female on the day and sent a new record time of 1:41:02, more country coach Trevor Rabourn just beat than seven minutes faster than the previ- out Sylvio Seitz at the finish line with a time of 1:50:33. ous mark.

Renee Regalado was the third Tony Goetz, personal trainer at the fastest woman overall with a time of Ruidoso Athletic Club, represented the 1:57.23. area well with a seventh-place overall

ALL-STARS from pg. B1 the middle and Ventura and Vigil as outside hitters.

“It was neat, almost like playing at home,” Huey said. “At first it was strange to be on the same team with girls that had been rivals, but soon we were playing together, and it was not a problem.”

“It was fun to play with all these girls you Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press thought you’d never get Carrizozo’s Andrea Vigil, to play with,” Vigil said. right, tips the ball over “This was a great endthe net as Brittany Baca of ing for my high school Springer defends, Monday, career.” during the 1A/B North-South The South also had All-Star match at Albuquertop players like Stacie que High School.

Shelton of Animas, the 7-1 lead.

Fort Sumner duo of “It was great playing Ashley Landreth and Lawith this group of girls,” Nay Crenshaw, and Tatum’s Ventura said. “Earlier in the Devanne Sours, who will week, we had scrimmaged be attending UNM on a with the 4A/5A North team, volleyball scholarship. and did well, so we figured The South used that we’d have a good match.” talent to great effect after The North almost came spotting the North a 1-0 lead all the way back, though, to open game one. Sours, getting to within one point Ventura and Shelton forced on an ace serve by Santa Fe a number of errors, and a Waldorf’s Kayla Sayler, but strong kill by Ventura gave the South got a few more the South a commanding points to steadily pull away for the 25-16 win.

State records at Senior Olympics Lincoln County athletes represented the area well at the New Mexico State Senior Olympics in Roswell, June 12-15, with a handful setting new state marks.

Dick Cox of Nogal set a new record in archery in the 75-79 age group. His point total of 860 betters the mark he set at last year’s Olympics by 16 points.

In bowling, Gene Nitz and Lucy Servies set a 7074 mixed doubles record with a score of 1,177.

Servies paired with Sandi Meek in the 65-69 age group to better the doubles record from 1,049 to 1,107.

Approximately 60 men and women competed in Roswell, with 45 winning medals or ribbons for placing in the top five of their events. There were 45 gold, 44 silver and nine bronze medals given out to Lincoln County athletes, with 36 medals given out to bowling. Pickleball players earned 33, while cyclists took home 19 medals.

Medals were also given out for swimming, archery, shuffleboard, road race and horseshoes.

Galen Farrington, Frank Cannella and Marc Stewart each earned five medals in cycling for the most

individual medals. June Hence added four medals for swimming. Those that earned three medals were Tom Douglas, Gene Nitz and Sandi Meek in bowling, Marshall Pura, Carol Hoffman and Paul Kunkle in pickleball and William Kennedy in cycling.

Gold medal winners included Dick Cox and Walter Winters in archery, Joyce Cadwaller and Rich Lurix in pickleball, Spud Mitchum in bowling and Lori Malone in shuffleboard.

During the same week, area resident Bart Young competed in 14 events in

The RANGER report

As deadline nears, Rangers seek impact bat

By T.R. Sullivan MLB.com The Rangers’ offense is in disarray. Through 103 games, they were hitting .241 with runners in scoring position, their lowest since 1992. Their team OPS of .736 was also their lowest in 21 years as first baseman Mitch Moreland, shortstop Elvis Andrus and left fielder David Murphy fight season-long slumps.

With all that going on with the Rangers, they are looking for offensive help as Wednesday’s non-waiver trade deadline approaches. It has been obvious with every story, note and rumor out there concerning the Rangers since they acquired pitcher Matt Garza from the Cubs a week ago

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday summer team standings, week 8 of 14 Name Won Lost Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 11 3 Old Farts & A Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 14 Split Happens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 Village Butter Balls. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 Time Out Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 Ball Busters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 Team Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 17 Strike Ballz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 17 Grissoms Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ½ 18 ½ The Outlaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ½ 18 ½

Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Grissoms Raiders 2,583, Team Zocca 2,484, Strike Ballz 2,450 Handicap game – The Outlaws 924, Split Happens 911, Village Butter Balls 843 Men’s handicap series – Jeremy 704, Brian 676, John Cardone 661 Men’s handicap game – Jimmy 255, Keith Elkins 252, Don Johnson 235 Women’s handicap series – Martha Chavez 684, Leslie Blackmon 658, Kathy Mendiuil 645 Women’s handicap game – Pam Bernard 258, Cindy Sanchez 251, Misty Barnes 244

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the Iowa Senior Olympics in Des Moines, coming away with seven golds in horseshoes, basketball shooting, disc golf distance throw, softball distance and accuracy throws, soccer kick accuracy and football placekick goals.

He also had four silvers in discus, javelin, golf disc accuracy and football distance throw; and three bronzes in basketball free throw, shot put and football accuracy throw.

The North opened up game two with a 4-1 lead to start. The South tied it at 6-all, 7-all and 9-all, but couldn’t really pull away until Karla Castillo of Animas rattled off four-straight service points for a 16-10 lead.

After a point by the North and a net error to give the serve back to the South, Vigil proceeded to serve four more points – including an ace – to give her all-star team and even larger lead the North wouldn’t be able to make up.

This was the last hurrah for these high school graduates – playing the sport they love one last time in a competitive high school setting, just before practice begins for a whole new season on Aug. 1.

“It’s a weird feeling, and I’m ready to move on from high school, but I’ll miss this. It’s my passion,” Ventura said.

“It was pretty sad to not be going to camps with my team,” Vigil said. “But I had fun. This was a great team and I don’t think anybody could have beat us.”

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Narrow victory in Zia Derby

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was almost a wireto-wire win for Junior June Bug in the Zia Derby on Sunday at Ruidoso Downs, but the colt was almost knocked of at the end by the favorite.

Junior June Bug, owned by Richard McGehee and trained by Jackie Riddle, won his third straight start and upped his career earnings to $284,414 by holding off a late charge by race favorite Taleas Liberty.

It was a sloppy sealed track, but that didn’t concern McGehee in the least.

“He won the Mountain Top last year in the mud,” McGehee said. “We just knew he was a runner,

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Jockey Carlos Madeira rides Junior June Bug, far right, to a Zia Derby victory just ahead of Storm Chasor (center) and Taleas Liberty during Sunday’s Zia Festival at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. that’s all that matters.”

Riddle’s partner Leon Bard bought Junior June Bug for $35,000 at the New Mexico-Bred Yearling Sale in 2011 for McGehee, with Riddle taking over direction

shortly thereafter.

“Jackie gets all the credit,” McGehee said.

“She does everything.”

McGehee is looking to the Texas Classic at Lone Star Park for Junior June Bug’s next start.

other Zia FestiVal raCes Land of Enchantment Sam and Latene Stevens’ That’s Who made a late run from the back of the pack to win the seven-and-one-half furlong Land Of Enchantment Handicap by an expanding four-and-three-quarter lengths.

With Alfredo Juarez Jr. up for his third win of the program, That’s Who was timed in 1:31.65 over a muddy racing surface.

On Down The Road rallied for second and Mr Wizard made a late bid for third.

Road Runner Handicap Lester Wright’s Devons Cha Ching pulled away from Kiss My Hennessy through the lane for her second 2013 stakes win in the Road Runner Handicap over fiveand-one-half furlongs for 3-year-olds.

Devons Cha Ching and Kiss My Hennessy engaged in a duel until the stretch.

Then the Alfredo Juarez Jr.-ridden Devons Cha Ching pulled out to the three-and-onequarter length score. Worry This finished third.

Lincoln Handicap J Bar 7 Ranch’s game Little Vidalia got a ground-saving trip from veteran jockey Glen Murphy to defeat a field of fillies and mares over six furlongs in the Lincoln Handicap.

Little Vidalia toured the muddy course in 1:10.38 for her first win since last September.

Zia Quarter Horse Handicap Mary and Melvin Neugebauer’s homebred nine-year-old Miracle Snow raced to his 14th win and fifth stakes win in his 51st start when he narrowly won the 400-yard Zia Handicap.

Racing from the inside post position on the sealed, sloppy track, Miracle Snow

broke well from the inside post position and battled with First Blazin Love in the second post position. Rcj Major Storm was making a strong run with those two sprinters while racing from the eighth post position.

The Dean Miracle-sired Miracle Snow was timed in 19.414 seconds on the sloppy, sealed track.

Sierra Starlet Handicap Bowers and Seago Racing’s Park Lane Lass put away her 3-year-old filly rivals with an inside trip from last place to take the five-and-one-half furlong Sierra Starlet Handicap.

Park Lane Lass got a tardy start from the inside post position, but jockey Dusty Ryder Shepherd let her relax and settle along the rail and she saved ground along the rail for the entire trip.

Zia 870 Championship Refugio Monarez’s DE Wagons Strawfly took to the off going and defeated odds-on choice Rollickin Red by two-andone-quarter lengths in the Zia 870 Championship.

On the sealed, sloppy track, DE Wagons Strawfly was timed in :45.466 for his first win since February.

Brookstone Flash finished third in the full eight-horse field.

Sierra Blanca Handicap Jockey Alfredo Juarez Jr. completed a four-win afternoon on the stakes-filled program when he easily took the five-and-onehalf furlong Sierra Blanca Handicap for older horses, the final race on the 11-race card, with Anzaki.

Juarez gunned Anzaki to the front from the ninth post position and they were on the lead for every step while stopping the timer in 1:03.25 on a muddy track.

CARTEL CLEARED from pg. B1 Track and has had to move his horses out.

“I feel bad because people judged me after this,” Orozco said. “Right now, I have no plans to run for the big futurities. This was the best horse we had.

I’ll look to other tracks for now, but it will be hard.”

Shaun Hubbard, general manager at Ruidoso Downs, was unavailable for comment.

Cartel Quick won the Ruidoso Futurity by a nose over runner-up You N How Many More. But he was in distress after the finish, was taken from the track in a van and eventually had to

be put down.

Mares said all 10 of the horses that ran in the Ruidoso Futurity finals were tested. Horses that ran in the trails for the Rainbow Futurity underwent similar testing but the results of those tests have not yet been released by the Racing Commission.

In mid-August, the trials for the All American Futurity, with a purse well in excess of $2 million, will be run at Ruidoso.

The death of Cartel Quick came a year after a drugging scandal unfolded following the trials for the 2012 Ruidoso Futurity and

led to the long-term suspension of several trainers.

Nine horses that ran in the trials for last year’s Ruidoso Futurity tested positive for dermorphin, a painkiller described as much more powerful than morphine. The three trainers of those nine horses, Jeffrey Reed, Carlos Sedillo and John Bassett, ultimately received severe fines and were suspended for terms ranging from 10 years to 21 years by the New Mexico Racing Commission.

Ruidoso Free Press Sports Editor Todd Fuqua contributed to this report.

ZIA FUTURITY from pg. B1 Handsome Jack Flash – the All American Futurity trials. According to Laney, that’s something that been on tap ever since the gelding was foaled.

“When he was born and I first saw him when he was five or six days old, I knew that was an All American horse,” Laney said. “When Norma saw him, she didn’t think she’d have room for him, so we kept him. Later she came back and wanted to partner with us again. This was a horse she had to have.”

Handsome Jack Flash is already entered into the trials, avoiding the supplemental fee the team had to pay to

get Gonna Cha Cha into last year’s trials.

Gonna Cha Cha wasn’t fast enough to get into the final, but he was fast enough to win the All American Juvenile with Cody Wainscott aboard.

“We told the owners we wouldn’t go through the same problem we did last year,” Gonzales said. “We went ahead and paid it, and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.”

Even if that plan doesn’t work out, things have already gone well for the gelding. His share of Sunday’s purse brings his lifetime earnings in three starts to $180,951.

Despite being run out of energy at the end, Roll Out The Band, left, was guided by jockey Alfredo Juarez to a win in the Rio Grande Senor Futurity on Sunday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, just holding off Mays Or Mantle (right) at the end.

That’s The Idea holds off sweep

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was almost a perfect one-two punch for the racing team of owner Kirk Robison, trainer Henry Dominguez and jockey Enrique Gomez during the running of the Senor and Senorita thoroughbred futurities on Sunday, but one of Todd Fincher’s charges had something to say about that.

After Gomez guided That’s The Idea to a win by more than a length in the Senorita, he almost clipped Brad King and Dale Taylor’s Roll Out The Band at the very end of the Senor while aboard Mays Or Mantle.

Alfredo Juarez had to make an adjustment with Roll Out The Band, which slowed down the gelding just enough to give Gomez an in. But Roll Out The Band was able to win by just a neck.

“I think the horse tried to go in, and (Juarez) pulled the reign to straighten him out,” Fincher said. “That gave him (Mays Or Mantle) another shot to run by us. He gained about a neck on us before Alfredo corrected the horse.

“Plus, all those horses were tired at the paddock, none of them were running, they were dead tired,” he added. “He just fought it out at the end. He’s got talent, but he’s got more heart than talent.”

It was a narrow finish all the way down, as Mays Or Mantle just beat out Storm Country by a neck to place in a three-way photo finish at the end.

With the win, Roll Out The Band won a little more than $95,000 to more than double his career earnings. The gelding has now won almost $150,000 in his short career.

In the Senorita, the lightly-raced That’s The Idea cruised to an easy win over nearest competitor Lady Genius on a muddy track.

The sloppy conditions didn’t bother Robison, even though his horse was making only her second start ever on Sunday, having won her futurity trial two weeks earlier.

“She had only one race on a dry track and ran really well, but there was no reason to think that a really good horse couldn’t run on this,” Robison said. “She had a good outside draw and she had so much speed when she broke her maiden.”

Correction In last week’s paper, DM Shicago was listed as the only horse to win all three Triple Crown derbies – the Ruidoso, Rainbow and All American – in one year. My Easy Credit was the first 3-year-old to win all three in 1977, while Dash For Speed accomplished the feat in 1988. In both of those years, the first leg of the Triple Crown was the Kansas Derby, run at Ruidoso Downs from 1976-1973.

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Fort Stanton Cave Study Project receives international award

By Lynda A. Sánchez Public Outreach Liaison (FSCSP) During recent survey and mapping FSCSP teams discovered beautiful red velvet flowstone, a very unusual formation and color.

These are members of our Strong and Light (S and L) teams that help make up FSCSP and contributed to a prestigious international award.

The Fort Stanton Cave Study Project (FSCSP) has been recognized by the prestigious International Congress of Speleology at their recent weeklong conference held in Brno, Czech Republic. The organization meets every four years in different parts of the world. The 2009 conference was held in Texas, and previous to that France, Greece, Spain and China are other nations graced by these internationally known scientists and cavers.

FSCSP was named this year’s winner of the 2013 Award in Exploration. A plaque will be sent to the team.

FSCSP board member and US National Delegate, John Moses, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

Other Fort Stanton project participants present were asked to stand and be recognized.

“Excellent exploration is conducted with excellent science and follows top standards for cave protection.

The Fort Stanton Cave Study Project stands as a shining example for all members of UIS to follow,” stated the committee.

The key element and purpose in the award is not only that of a spectacular cave setting which Fort Stanton Cave has, but the project management is the major factor and accounts for more than 60 percent of the selection guidelines.

Citing the most significant cave exploration projects which have taken place between the 15th ICS in 2009 and this year’s 16th, the honorable mentions included the famous Hang Son Doong Cave project in Vietnam (world’s largest cave passage) and the K’oox Baal, Mexico underwater cave (4th longest underwater cave in the world). To imagine that Fort Stanton Cave would be in this league even 10 years ago is an unbelievable example of what faith in a project and cave can mean for the dedicated volunteers who for more than four decades plunged ever onward surveying and mapping as well as bringing back unbelievable photographs and samples for further analysis.

Excitement, pride and a sense of accomplishment accompanies the latest news about the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project, a recently formed non-profit that has continued the exploration, mapping and research of what is now considered a world class cave. There are thousands of caves in the world but very few achieve this level of recognition.

John Moses of El Paso; and Public Outreach Liaison, Lynda Sánchez from Lincoln were surprised and very pleased when the word came late Saturday afternoon.

The ICS is organized by the International Union of Speleology every four years and, without exaggeration, represents the world’s most significant speleological meeting. It is an event that connects the scientists engaged in studying karst and all phenomena of their formation and development with the voluntary speleologists. More than 400 papers were presented and 1,200 participants from 61 nations participated in this year’s event.

It was not until recently that the significance of Fort Stanton Cave began to be recognized both nationally and now internationally. The FSC has grown to become one of the world’s longest with unique formations like Snowy River passage, the longest continuous calcite formation ever discovered at 11 miles and growing. Currently 26 miles of passages have been mapped. Other stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, unique and delicate aragonite crystal formations, red velvet flowstone, lemon yellow flowstone cascading many feet over rough passage side walls and other unusual finds fill the recently discovered previously unknown regions of this spectacular underground resource.

For more than four decades this dedicated group of volunteers and cavers rendezvous in Lincoln County at their field headquarters near Fort Stanton for three annual field expeditions. There are approximately 200 volunteers from all parts of the United States who have helped with documenting cave history, geology, biology and hydrology.

The S and L team members are among the most experienced and physically capable men and women cavers in the country.

So, what does all this mean for the volunteers who helped make this happen? Project Director Steve Peerman stated, “This award is a tribute to everyone who helped out the project in any capacity over the last several years. From those who helped transport materials for the Mud Turtle access portal, to those who conducted the exploration efforts, to the scientists who supported our efforts, to the agencies who gave the framework for us to achieve this distinction, to those who worked behind the scenes and those at the forefront of discovery – it is a testament to their support and perseverance.”

President, John Corcoran also noted, “The spirit of this project is volunteerism in support of the Bureau of Land Management, The Conservation Lands Foundation, the National Forest Service, the wonders of an incredible natural resource, and long-lasting fellowship and dedication of cavers and researchers.”

Courtesy photo

One of the latest discoveries from the latest Snowy River Cave expedition is Lemon Yellow flowstone (at top) at the far end of Snowy River, along a side passage. Above is a formation named Red Velvet flowstone.

Located on the BLM NCA (Fort Stanton –Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area) and affiliated with the National Conservation Lands Foundation, an organization that supports 28 million acres of incredibly diverse public lands, Fort Stanton Cave exploration is forging ahead with unique blends of decorated passages, unexplored leads, and scientific discoveries that boggle the mind (see fscsp.org).

Members of the FSCSP Board of Directors, including Project Director, Steve Peerman of Las Cruces; President, John Corcoran, of Albuquerque; Vice President and Assistant Project Director Wayne Walker of Las Cruces; Treasurer and Webmaster, Pete Lindsley of Placitas; Secretary, Lee Skinner, Albuquerque; Natural Resources Manager,

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July 31, 2013

Education

By Corey Bard

In February 2014, we will be screening four Civil Rights films: “The Abolitionists,” “Slavery

by Another Name,” “The Loving Story” and “Freedom Riders.” Each film was given to the library as a part of a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the National Endowment for the Humanities in a project titled Created Equal. Each film very thoroughly covers the Civil Rights movement.

Along with the films, the library will host Professor Cynthia Orozco of ENMU’s History Department to lead discussions on the Mexican and Latino experience during the 1960s. Also, Professor Charles Martin of UTEP’s History Department will cover Civil Rights and possibly the integration of college sports.

I am currently reviewing several books that might be made available for you to read next winter in order to participate in the lectures and several book discussions.

“Black Like Me” by John Howard Griffin is the author’s selfimposed experiment traveling the deep south in the 1950s through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia trading his privileged life as a southern white man for the disenfranchised world of an unemployed black man. The book is a first hand account about race and humanity.

“The Autobiography of Malcolm X” co-written by Alex Haley traces Malcolm X from a boy fighting to survive in inner city America to militant leader bringing the inequality of life in America to the world’s attention. The library also has the DVD starring Denzel Washington and another biography subtitled “By Any Means Neces-

sary” by Walter Myers.

“No Mexicans, women, or dogs allowed: the rise of the Mexican American civil rights movement” is Professor Cynthia E. Orozco’s story of the Civil Rights Movement in Texas.

“Benching Jim Crow: The Rise and Fall of the Color Line in Southern College Sports, 18901980” is Professor Charles Martin’s ground breaking book. Also

by Martin was an award winning article published in Indiana History Magazine, “The Color Line in Midwestern College Sports, 18901960.”

Peace Village is currently in session at High Mesa Healing Center in Alto. Special thanks to Barbara Mader, Susan Finch, Kathy Golightly, Kaylee Aguilar, Candace Avila, Lauren Baca, Anna Birdsong, Todd Denny, Lou Ann Ellison, Angie Fernandez, Noelle Francis, Shadow Gilmore, Kaylah Glasgow, Miccah Hamilton, Samantha Hassenbuhler, Cory Heath, Nadine Heath, Frankie Jarrel and Andrea Reed.

This is the tenth year of Peace Village which is dedicated to coordinating and supporting community driven educational programs where children and young adults learn about non-violent conflict resolution, environmental responsibility and multicultural, interfaith awareness.

The essential goal of Peace Village is to encourage the sharing of nonviolent messages, knowledge, and respect for all life. By establishing fun, educational settings, Peace Village offers youth a place to come together to learn and teach each other joyful ways of living. With high school, college and adult educators contributing their knowledge, skills, and talents each program truly becomes a village.

End of Summer Reading Program Award ceremony – today at the library, 10 a.m.

Governor announces backto-school programs for foster and low-income children SANTA FE — Governor Susana Martinez announced that the Human Services Department (HSD) and the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) will soon distribute back-to-school cash assistance for low-income children and children in foster care.

“These are two ways in which we can ensure that our neediest children have everything they need to be able to focus in the classroom,” said Governor Martinez. “Proper clothing and supplies make it easier for students to concentrate and makes it more likely that they will have a successful school year.”

The annual children’s clothing allowance through HSD provides a $50 payment per qualifying New Mexico child to purchase clothes for the upcoming school year. The allowance is part of the Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. HSD estimates they will help more than 15,100 low income children at a cost of roughly $755,000.

CYFD will provide $100 to foster families and providers for each foster child in their care that is 3 years old and above. The funding is to help foster families purchase back-to-school supplies.

More than 1,500 foster children are preparing to go back to school.

“We are very appreciative of foster families and providers who work hard to get our foster children ready and prepared for the new school year,” said Governor Martinez.

The CYFD funding allows foster parents to purchase items such as pencils, pens, markers, notebooks, calculators, back packs and clothing for foster children in their care.

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George Bickert: Striving for success system. Right now, I understand

By Todd Fuqua why people would feel that Reporter way.” todd@ruidosofreepress.com Transportation isn’t the In a 21-plus education caonly issue Bickert is tackling. reer, George Bickert can safely His primary goal is the acasay there’s one thing that’s most demic achievement of students important to him – achievement. in the system – from Kinder“Seeing students succeed garten through high school – across the board, that’s what I and he’s got some ideas on how love,” Bickert said. “As we see to improve things. more student success here, that “We’ll start focusing on will be the next career achievethis Saturday when the princiment for me.”

Courtesy photo Bickert, who was named pals come in to meet with me,” Superintendent George Bickert. as the Ruidoso School’s Supersaid Bickert, whose office walls intendent in April, is preparing for the upcoming are plastered with scores and equations detailing school year with challenges and goals in front of each schools’ past performance. “Athletics and him – and he relishes every single one. extra-curricular activities are important to a wellProbably the biggest challenge right off the bat rounded education, but the first priority is academis the transportation situation that has some parents ics. We want parents who are considering moving up in arms. The district – in response to a fundto Ruidoso be able to pull a report card on our ing shortfall from the state – has opted to go to a district and see five “A” schools.” scheduling system that involves starting middle and The problem is, while the students’ proficiency high school at 8:50 a.m., more than an hour after level may improve, the schools’ rating could poselementary school. sibly decline due to a quirk in the system.

Working parents with students in both the “We need to grow some areas, but one of the lower and upper grades that don’t ride the buses reasons our grades aren’t as high as they should be would then be faced with an hour in which they is the system is skewed on growth points,” Bickert would have their older students outside of school said. “If you have a school that has high proficiency supervision while they are at work. numbers but hasn’t grown those numbers, you’ll Bickert acknowledges this concern and stated get a lower grade. Growth has taken a priority over that the middle and high schools would open an performance.” hour earlier to allow students in with supervision Bickert has been big on academic achievebefore scheduled classes begin. ment his entire career, going back to when he was a He also apologized for not communicating bet- special education teacher and later a principal in the ter with concerned parents who would be affected Gallup McKinley County School District. by this change.

“There had never been a push for academic “I will take responsibility that detailed and achievement at Tohatchi schools when I started, timely communication were not as good as they and once we started focusing on that, the kids and should be,” Bickert said. “That’s something I have the parents all jumped on board and made great to fix for next year.” things happen,” Bickert said. “The same thing hapWhile irate parents could be viewed as an pened at Crownpoint. The community jumped on annoyance, Bickert doesn’t see it that way. Any board and had great success. time parents become involved – even when they’re “That’s what I want here is to invite parents to angry – he believes is a blessing. get more involved at the school level,” he added.

“I know that they care,” Bickert said. “I’d be “There will be more groups that will get together more worried if I never heard from them, then that and share communication, much better than what would show they’re not interested.” has gone on in the past.”

Because the transportation funding proposal came in so late from the state – in mid-June, while school boards are finalizing their budgets – and because the shortfall is so substantial – between $170,000 and $200,000 – Bickert realizes this is a With the anticipation of the upcoming situation that the district will likely have to address school year, New Mexico is continuing a tradiagain next year. tion of offering shoppers an opportunity to He wants to be prepared and avoid the miscommunication and frustration felt by parents. save money on computers, school supplies and “We know education budgets are tight and clothing beginning Friday through midnight shrinking,” Bickert said. “I don’t want to get into a Sunday. The annual tax holiday excludes no situation where parents are hearing this information gross receipts tax on certain items purchased at late next year. We need to have information to them participating retailers. During the tax holiday earlier, in the spring. Once we do get the projecweekend, no tax will be imposed on computers tions, we can meet with stakeholders (the parents) up to $1,000, including tablets; and computer and tell them this is coming, and get their input on hardware, including printers that cost no more our options. than $500. A main focus for the tax holiday “I’ve spoken with the board on this and we’re is providing tax-free sales of school supplies in agreement that we want to study this issue, get a under $30, certain clothing and shoes up to group of concerned parents and community mem$100. Items excluded from the tax free holiday bers and get them involved,” he added. “We don’t are cell phones, iPods, and MP3 players. want parents to think this is a dictatorship or closed

Tax holiday marks the start of a new school year

Summer Reading finale

Capitan Public Library finished a very successful summer reading program, thanks to Debra Myers, Coordinator.

The July 22 program presenter was Katherine Umberger reading and speaking about rabbits.

This followed the “Digging Into Reading” theme as the children studied creatures whose homes are underground. Following story time, the children made a rabbit with washcloths and other ma-

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terials. The program concluded with a breaking of a pinata and lunch in the library’s charming garden area.

Each child received a certificate of completion and a bag containing a book along with other goodies. The four top readers

(left to right: Madisyn LaCross, Zach Rich, Duncan Daugherty, Daniel Daugherty) received a goody bag as well as a $25 gift card compliments of Walmart.

A big thank you to the many parents who participated in and assisted with the program.

Recipients of Lion’s Club scholarships

By Brittani Kelley School is coming around the corner fast and almost time for Ruidoso to bid class of 2013 farewell and good luck as they head off to college, but not before they received scholarships from Ruidoso Evening Lion’s Club the night of July 23.

Lion’s Club received 35 applicants and only five were selected to receive a $750 scholarship. In best efforts to narrow it down, GPAs were considered but awards were given to applicants majoring in the same area of work of deceased Lion’s members. Dr. Horton started the scholarship fund with $10,000. The Lion’s Club raises money by putting out flags every holiday for local businesses that pay $30 a year.

The five recipients of the scholarships are Jennah Castleman, Jason Neveraz, AJ Shackelford, Tylynn Smith, and Ryan Yaksich. Castleman

will be attending Texas Tech most likely pursuing a major in education. Castleman was also a recipient of the Daniel’s scholarship. Neveraz will be majoring in nursing at the University of Texas. Shackelford will be attending Fort Luis in Durango most likely pursuing interior design.

Smith was unable to attend the meeting but will be pursuing Petroleum Engineering at Wyoming.

Yaksich will be attending a pre-med program at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs and also playing baseball.

President of the Lion’s Club, Brad Stewart, encouraged the graduates to engage in civic organization. Stewart tells of how Lion’s Club has helped out in the community of Ruidoso. He lists different organizations already established that they are welcome to join. The night ended after a filling meal and fellowship.

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From left to right Jennah Castleman, Brad Stewart, Jason Neveraz, Mike Zaragosa, Ryan Yaksich, Alfred Romero and AJ Shackelford.

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News from around the state JULY 26 Clerks oppose PAC-financed elections

CARRIZOZO — A lot of Lincoln County voters cried foul less than four years ago when the New Mexico Legislature adopted a law that was applicable only to the racetrack and casino in Ruidoso Downs. Those same voters spoke out against the county’s agreement to let a special interest/political action committee pay the cost of holding a special election to decide whether or not the racino would be the recipient of a $750,000 annual tax credit.

Those voices couldn’t stop the PAC from financing the special election in Lincoln County, but the clerk’s affiliate of the New Mexico Association of Counties has made it a priority to try to stop PAC money from sponsoring any more elections in New Mexico. Lincoln County Clerk Rhonda Burrows, who is on the NMAC Board of Directors, said recently that she personally brought the question of PACfinanced elections.

“I discussed it with the county clerks.

There is a very strong consensus among county clerks that this is not a good practice in the administration of elections,” Burrows said. “We are introducing this resolution to encourage legislative action to prohibit this practice. As this was an incidence that occurred in Lincoln County, I wanted to be very direct about this.”

The NMAC Board will meet early in August to prioritize the issues it wants to address. A handful of issues will be promoted at the legislative level.

— Lincoln County News

Committee goes contrary to public input

LOVINGTON — On an 8-4 vote, the Lea County Judicial Complex Steering Committee recommended the county’s courtrooms be moved from downtown Lovington to a site the county owns next to the Sheriff’s Department and county jail away from the downtown area.

The recommendation goes to the county commission, which will be voting on the $23 million project in the near future.

The recommendation was somewhat of a surprise after input from two community meetings, one in Hobbs and one in Lovington, indicating Lea County residents preferred to keep the site downtown near the courthouse. In the Lovington meeting in late April draw a crowd of more than 60 citizens, and a show of hands indicated overwhelming support of the downtown location.

— Lovington Leader

County eliminates audit backlog

FORT SUMNER — De Baca County is in compliance with the state’s annual audit requirements for the first time in more than a decade after the County Commission accepted the County’s audit report from fiscal year 2011-12.

The report, from CPA De’Aun Willoughby of Clovis, listed 12 findings for the reporting year – all repeated from the previous year, but the fewest number of audit concerns in a number of years. The report also notes resolution of 12 findings from the previous year.

The completion of the audit relieves the County from fears that it could lose $175,000 in capital outlay funding approved in the last legislative session. Gov. Susana Martinez announced earlier this

year that governmental entities that are not current with the annual audit requirements will have capital outlays funds withheld.

— De Baca County News

County, village set combined trash rates

FORT SUMNER — The Fort Sumner Village Council has approved a rate structure for trash collection at homes and businesses, clearing the way for the implementation of a countywide waste collection plan.

Meeting in special session, the Council voted 3-0 to approve the rate plan for waste collection within the Fort Sumner village limits.

When implemented, Village residents will pay $25 per month for residential waste collection. Commercial users will pay $52 per month and larger “super-commercial” users will pay $127 per month.

The fees will be tacked on to the monthly bills residences and businesses now receive for water and sewer services. Once implemented, Village water and sewer customers will also face the loss of those services if the waste collection fees aren’t paid.

The rates are part of a planned agreement for waste collection with De Baca County. The County has purchased collection trucks and dumpsters of various sizes for the collection of waste.

Under the proposed agreement, both the Village and the County will implement the same fee structure and the County will handle all collection and transportation of waste. The Village will retain $2 for each customer billed and the remainder of the collected funds will be transferred to the County.

— De Baca County News

Invasive plant cause for concern

FORT SUMNER — The County Extension office has recently received several calls, comments and concerns regarding a yellow string-like plant that is seemingly taking over many areas. This invasive plant is known as “dodder” (Cuscuta spp.).

Dodder does not make its own chlorophyll — hence the yellow color — so it must obtain water, minerals and carbohydrates by attaching itself to other living “host” plants.

When the thread-like twining stems come in contact with a host, the stem coils around the host plant and forms small appendages called “haustoria.” These penetrate the unsuspecting plant and extract necessary growth requirements. Soon after attaching itself to its host, the dodder’s connection to the soil breaks away and the upper part grows rapidly and forms a dense, stringy mass.

To effectively manage a dodder, a combination of preventive, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods should be used and are most effective prior to seed production. Seeds have been known to survive in the soil for more than 20 years.

To manage small infestations, remove by hand to prevent production of the seed.

Larger infestations can be controlled by mowing, burning, or spraying herbicides.

Grass and shade discourage dodder, as well as keeping a weed free area.

— De Baca County News

Cougar found, killed near school

ROSWELL — Officers were dispatched to the intersection of two streets on the evening of July 24, where a cougar

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets This is Bengie, a 5-6 month-old shepherd mix. He is up to date with all his vaccinations including his rabies, and is also neutered.

Bengie was found in the Walmart parking lot a few months ago. He is housetrained; kennel trained, and has learned to walk on a leash. He is good with kids, doesn’t seem to mind cats

and does very well with other dogs. He is very playful, and loves to give kisses.

Orion is an 11-pound black and white domestic shorthair.

He is a very chill cat, and gets along with older cats, and kittens. Orion can be very affectionate, and is very playful. He is neutered and current with all vaccinations.

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

Website: adoptnmpet.com.

or mountain lion had been spotted.

An officer located the animal walking near Pecos Elementary School and additional officers joined in the search.

The cougar wandered through a yard and jumped the fence before being cornered.

According to the police report, the big cat charged at the officers, who shot and killed the cougar. State Game and Fish Lt. Mike Berry said he had no reason to doubt the official reports.

“If he had turned toward the officers rather than run away, then he had little fear of people,” Berry said.

Spring River Zoo issued a release saying the cougar was not one of theirs.

Cougars can range from 70 to 600 miles. Berry explained that young males often move around in search of territory.

Berry said Roswell was close to a number of possible migration routes along the Hondo and Pecos Rivers and arroyos.

The cougar weighed in at 113 pounds and was estimated at 6 to 7 feet long, including tail.

“The normal weight is between 115 and 150. He was obviously a subadult male, in fair shape,” Berry said.

— Roswell Daily Record

JULY 24 Art exhibit traveling to smaller museums

CLAYTON — Art Across New Mexico is an overview of state art that’s traveling to 11 small museums as a way of celebrating the centennial of New Mexico statehood. The exhibition presents the state’s vibrant artistic heritage beginning 14,000 years ago and ending with contemporary images.

The exhibit will be at the Herzstein Memorial Museum in Clayton Aug. 1-29.

Art Across New Mexico uses Native American, Hispanic and European American art to tell the culture history of New Mexico.

Art Across new Mexico has been funded by the New Mexico Humanities Council, the Newman’s Own Foundation and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. The exhibition was curated by the New Mexico Museum of Art by Joseph Traugott, the museum’s curator of 20th century art.

You can view works from the museum’s collection any time online at www. nmartmuseum.org or browsing through out Searchable Art Museum or exploring the history of the state through New Mexico Art tells New Mexico History.

— Union County Leader

Mesalands lowers cost of wind program fees

Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari has announced a reduction in technology fees associated with its Wind Energy Technology Program, beginning in the fall 2013 semester. This decision was made by the college to make the program more affordable to students and to allow the college to continue to compete nationally with similar training programs.

“There are two main objectives to the reduction of the fees for this program.

First of all, by making this program more affordable, we can attract more students within our community, our state, and the nation. … and secondly, this new fee structure will enable the college to compete in this rapidly growing field,” said Natalie Gillard, vice president of academic affairs at Mesalands.

— Union County Leader

JULY 18 Nine teens arrested in stolen weapons ring

LOVINGTON — City Police have identified at least 11 teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 16 years old, who were involved in a string of auto and residential burglaries in the past six weeks in which numerous guns were stolen.

As of July 18, nine teens have been charged, but arrests were expected.

Twelve weapons were recovered in the sweep, including four handguns, one shotgun and five rifles. Narcotics, ammunition, drug paraphernalia and a laptop computer were also recovered.

All the items were stolen in Lovington since mid-June.

“We are just happy that we were able to get these guns off the streets before something tragic happened,” said Lovington Police Chief Danny Bryant.

— Lovington Leader

The open bar Copyright © 2013 Jay McKittrick An old friend of mine invited me to attend his family reunion a while back. I attended because his family is actually fun to be around. And besides, who can resist an open bar?

Standing in line to get a beer, I couldn’t help but notice the three kids in front of me who were watching (or studying, I should say) the adults in front of them ordering their drinks.

When the kids stepped up to the bar, the tender asked the girl in the group: “What can I get you little lady?”

“I would like a top shelf Seven Up, on the

rocks, with an umbrella, a straw and a cherry please.”

“OK…” the bartender said, and began making her drink. “…And what can I get you?” He asked the next kid in line.

“Give me a double Dr. Pepper, would you?”

“Are you sure you can handle a double?”

The bartender asked.

“Don’t worry,” the boy told him. “My dad’s driving, and he’s a cop.” “… And what’ll you have?” he asked the oldest kid.

“Do you have any cream soda?”

“Yes, sir!” said the bartender.

Jay McKittrick

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“OK, then, I’ll have a cream and Coke with a root beer chaser and a sidecar of Mountain Dew... And do you know any good jokes about math teachers?”

“Of course I do – I’m a bartender.”

“That’s good news,” the kid said, “because, boy have I got problems!”

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Wild horses flourish in Sun Flower care tips for Lincoln County Fair Flower Show artificial coloring is permitted. night. This is called conditioning or As the 2013 Lincoln County Fair Valley 3. Remove foliage that would be hardening. approaches, the flower show is Aug. 6 Photo: Daniel Mathison

This wild horse mare proudly displays her strong and shiny future stallion in Sun Valley following recent monsoon rains. The wild horse herd occasionally ventures from the Mescalero Apache Reservation into Sun Valley and Alto.

and Garden Club offers tips on preparing exhibits for the flower show.

The day before: 1. Water early in the day and cut flowers in late afternoon or evening.

2. Choose the best possible bloom.

Remove any damaged petals or leaves.

3. Place cut end immediately in tepid water in a cool, dark, draft-free location for several hours or over-

4. Some foliage needs complete immersion in water for several hours to maintain freshness.

5. Only foliage naturally grown on flowers and still attached is permitted.

Morning of the show: 1. Re-cut stem under water at a slant.

Avoid touching cut end as it may prevent uptake of water.

2. No wiring, oiling, plant shine, or

under water in exhibit bottle.

4. Wedging of flowers with plastic wrap to keep stem straight in the bottle is permitted.

Categories are annuals, perennials, bulbs/corms/tubers, roses, dahlias, house flowering plants, flowering shrubs and tropical. There are plenty of bottles at the Fairgrounds for your entries as well as water. We will have a children’s table (12 and under).

July 31 through August 6 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.

WEDNESDAY JULY 31 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live

www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Highway 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 EMNRDForestry 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-

every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Texas Tornadoes, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m. Grammynominated Fabulous Thunderbirds will rock the night with their special hybrid of Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll, performing hits like “Tuff Enuff ”, “Wrap It Up” and many more. Also, The Texas Tornados bring their infectious, party-ready sound to the stage with their early Rock ‘n’ Roll, Mexican folk music, country, R&B, including “Little Bit is Better than Nada”, “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó” and other hits. 575-464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods. com. Tickets start at $25.

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

THURSDAY AUGUST 1 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.

Business After Hours – Alto Artists Studio Tour Preview Party, Spencer Theater, Alto, 5 7 p.m. Join the Chamber at the Spencer Theater for a preview of the Alto Artist Studio Tour. 575257-7395; www.altoartists.com.

Free.

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.

SK Band – Country/Classic Rock, 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 AUGUST 2 Alto Artists Studio Tour, runs through Aug. 4. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this free, selfguided tour offers the chance to explore behind the scenes of the Alto art community. The public is invited to visit private studios and homes to interact with 27 local professional artists. Map available at www. altoartists.com. 575-937-4498.

Free.

Old Lincoln Days, Hwy 380, Lincoln, runs through Aug. 4.

Street vendors, food, parade and mountain man camp. Activities happen throughout the day. The “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” folk pageant, based on historical facts of the notorious Lincoln County War, and in particular, Billy the Kid. The pageant portrays the killing of John Tunstall, the Battle of Blazer’s Mill, the siege of the McSween House, up to Billy’s incarceration in the Lincoln County Courthouse and his remarkable escape. 575-6534372; www.billythekidpageant. org. $6 adults; $2 children 6-12; under 5 free.

Pro-Rodeo, Mescalero Ro-

deo Grounds, Mescalero, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.

This cowboy extravaganza will feature barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, tie down roping and much more. More than $12,000 in prizes will be awarded. 575464-7777. Tickets are $10.

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. 575-2572273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free.

Capitan Public Library’s 1st Friday Adult Lecture, 101 E. 2nd St., 7 - 8 p.m. Steve Cromier presents ”Music from the Ranch and Open Range.” Cowboy music has evolved from the open range and ranch employees who worked and rode after cattle during the late-19th and early to mid-20th century.

These include songs written by ranch hands about horses, cattle and lost love. Others add death and the devil to the story. But all have in common the expression of what ranch and farm work

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

“Celebracion del Arte” Juried Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Highway 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

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.

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.

Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m.

There’s no sound like the easy country-folk rock-tinged classics of the Eagles, and the tribute group Hotel California captures that indelible sound, performing Eagles’ classics like: “Desperado,” “Take it Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Take It To The Limit,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “One Of These Nights,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Best Of My Love,” “Hotel California,” “Heartache Tonight” and more. 575336-4800; www.spencertheater. com. Pre-performance buffet at 6 p.m., $20. Tickets for the performance are $56 and $59.

SK Band – Country/Classic Rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in MidSATURDAY town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to AUGUST 3 Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s 1:30 a.m.

Cafe, dinner reservations recomSUNDAY mended. 257-8930.

AUGUST 4 Mike Sanjku performs in Sundays Under the Stars, Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 of the Mountain Gods, 5 to 10 p.m. Live music performed by SK p.m.

Band – Classic Rock; movie: “Top Spanish/Classical guitarist Gun” after sunset. 1-800-545Tomas Vigil at Laughing Sheep 9011; www.innofthemountainFarm, 5 - 9 p.m. 575 653-4041. 1 gods.com. Free. mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, Live music at WPS in Midmm 96. town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to Mark Remington performs 1:30 a.m. at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem MONDAY Dr., 6 p.m.

AUGUST 5 SPATULA Band presents Lincoln County Fair, LC Fair“Spuds McGuffin Vanishes,” The Old Mill, 641 Sudderth Dr., grounds, 5th St. and Highway 7 - 9 p.m., doors open at 6:30. 48, Capitan, runs through Aug. Enjoy an evening of music and 10. Indoor exhibits; art show, audience participation. This is flower show, photography and an unplugged concert in con- fine art, and a sewing and quilt junction with a surreal romantic show. The Buyers dinner and comedy of pseudo-couples in livestock sale is Fri. Aug. 9. Food the fashion of Absurd Theater. vendors available too. 575-648SPATULA consists of Pete Davis 2311. Free.

Live music at WPS in Midon drums, Rich Chorné on guitar/flute/harmonica, Tim Mc- town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to Casland on dobro/banjo, and 1:30 a.m.

Deanna and Blake Martin play TUESDAY percussion and bass. Their repAUGUST 6 ertoire includes a fusion of regJesus, Mommy & Me. Shepgae R & B and rock and roll. 575257-1090; olddowlinmill.org. herd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., TuesTickets are $20.

The Eliminators perform at day mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for was like during this time. Steve Cormier performs these and also songs he has written, reflecting his years as a ranch and farm hand. 575-354-3035. Free.

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.

“O’Keefe!” by Lucinda McDermott, 2710 Sudderth, Aug. 2 and 3, 7 p.m. A one-woman play about the art, loves and life of Georgia O’Keefe, the iconic 20th Century artist. Starring Carolyn Wickwire and Directed by Ouida White.

575-257-7982; www.mountainannies.com. Tickets are $20.

SK Band – Country/Classic Rock, 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.

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.

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Ruidoso Free Press

July 31, 2013

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Thought for the week...

Charles Clary

Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press

Alice Fuller, Lone Tree summer staff member from Fort Worth, spent six years as a camper before deciding to find her own support to become a staff member.

Summer is in full swing at Lone Tree

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Lincoln County provides a perfect backdrop of summer adventures for all ages.

With multiple sports venues, activities and recreation areas, the county boasts thousands of tourists annually. Some arrive for more than recreation, however. Lone Tree Inc. provides venues for spiritual growth as well as a place for fun and excitement for both campers and staff.

The Capitan Mountains are home to two of local Lone Tree’s camps. The other two are at Elephant Butte Lake and near the Four Corners Area. Fort Lone Tree, Lone Tree

Ranch, Lakeshore and Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation offer youth and campers opportunities to learn, enjoy the great outdoors, donate time and make a difference.

This summer, Lone Tree has hosted approximately 1,700 campers so far, provided individual camper’s financial assistance for nearly 50 and have utilized the assistance of more than 40 college-aged students as summer staff who provide support for 10 weeks during summer months. Many are return staff members who have found Lone Tree to be their summer home. They come from faraway places such as Minnesota, Indiana or Oklahoma and as near as Texas, Arizona continued on next page

Sunday, July 21 was a very special day of worship for the J Bar J Country Church. Dr. Charles Harrison was ordained to the Ministry of the Gospel. Chuck has had a career in public school education for 39 years. And has retired from the Texas and New Mexico school systems. A dedicated Christian layman and member of the Methodist church, he and his wife, Nancy, became members of the J Bar J Church several years ago. Chuck was a lay preacher in Methodist churches and faithfully served the Lord and His church.

His father and mother, daughters, and other family members were in attendance for the special worship service. His parents, Joe and Jo Ann Harrison are long time friends of my family from Coleman, Texas. In fact, my father was Joe Harrison’s Sunday school teacher during his high school years.

I am always amazed at how God gives us relationships in the past, which build for future relationships.

Chuck has been called to be the Assistant Pastor/Administrator of the J Bar J Country Church. We are blessed to have his experience in the secular world and the ecclesiastical world as he serves the J Bar J church.

God is still calling men and women for special service in His kingdom. Sunday, our youth and young couples worship group came together with the older congregation. It was good for our youth to see someone ordained to the ministry of the Gospel. With our summer folks and the young folks, we had a packed house for this special time in the life of our church.

There very special days of worship, such as observance of the Lord’s Supper, baptism, Christmas, Resurrection Sunday, But we, hopefully, realize that every day is a special day to serve our Lord and God. Hopefully, we are not just church attendees on Sunday, but Christians every day.

Those of you who know Chuck and Nancy, please hold them up in prayer as they begin a new phase of their lives. I am blessed to have them as fellow workers in the ministry God has given me here in Ruidoso.

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July 31, 2013

LONE TREE, from pg. B9 and Ruidoso.

Alice Fuller, Fort Worth native, became acquainted with Lone Tree as a camper while she was in seventh grade. She enjoyed her experiences and found personal growth during her weeks as a camper each year. “This was the place I found Jesus for real,” she describes. Fuller continued to come as a camper throughout her middle and high school years and determined she’d become summer staff as soon as she could. “I prayed about it and it was the right thing to do,” she said and came as a staff member for the first time this summer.

Summer staff members must raise their own financial support. “Lone Tree sends us a packet with brochures,” explains Fuller. “We write letters to ask for support and we need to send a minimum of 25 letters,” she continued.

All summer staff raise funds and are responsible for securing support.

“It’s hard work mentally, physically and emotionally,” Fuller says but finishes by adding that all her work is for kids and for her Lord. Xiao Duke, a Ruidoso resident agrees. Duke is spending her first summer as a staff member and began by assisting at retreats during the off season before signing on as full time summer staff. She spends time teaching campers rock wall climbing and various other activities, surrendering her summer to offer her help to those who attend the camp.

Both Fort Lone Tree and Lone Tree Ranch are located in the foothills of the Capitan Mountains. Horseback riding, a giant water slide, interactive rodeos, a mud pit, high and low ropes courses, rock walls and a swing which arches more than 50 feet off the ground await both campers and staff members. Digglers, skateboards mounted on bike wheels, are carted up the Capitan Gap along with eager campers ready to ride down the trail back to camp.

And half way down the trail, the group stops for a short devotional lesson led by staff members.

“When I went to camp at age eight I would sit in chapel services beside the door. I probably missed valuable teaching from the platform because I was waiting for the activities to begin. I learned so many life lessons through those activities,” says Tim Worrell, founder of Lone Tree, Inc. He believes Christian camping provides a place for kids to learn valuable life skills and growth while playing.

The camp has a 30-plus year track record of success.

“We provide high adventure activities at Lone Tree,” says Worrell. “When trust is earned, a relationship can develop and it’s in those relationships that life changes can happen.” Worrell is interested in providing as many activities as he can fit into each day at the Fort. With the tallest spiral staircase in Lincoln County, horseback riding bordering national forest and more, exercise comes naturally when campers participate. “When we’re done with them, the campers want to go to sleep,” he laughs. And instead of standard sermons or church time, staff members teach valuable lessons during activities.

Campers sign up for activities each day, but not just for their benefit. The youth also sign up for community service in nearby Capitan, such as delivering food, yard work and cleaning up homes for those who are unable.

Capitan residents are aware of the available assistance and contact Lone Tree to sign up. Campers have an opportunity to learn by participating in service projects.

Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press Lone Tree’s annual fall fundraiser is scheduled for At left, Digglers, which are skateboards mounted on bike Nov. 17 this year. With a silent auction featuring huntires, are hauled up Capitan Gap with eager campers, ready dreds of items along with snacks, fun and a live auction, to ride back down to Lone Tree Ranch. Half way down, a dethe proceeds will assist the James McDaniel Scholarship votional is led by staff members.

Fund in providing opportunities for campers to continue to experience Lone Tree’s unique ministry.

It takes a bit of time and a lot of about 3:30 p.m. Please plan to stay with You have driven past these churches dust, but the drive to Fort Lone every time you go through the Valley but the tour the entire time.

Tree east of Capitan will be worth Please get a car or van load and then that is only an exterior view. This tour the investment, says Worrell. Fort make your reservations together. The tour will take you inside to learn the history Lone Tree is located northeast will be limited to 20 cars and about 80 and appreciate the loving care that has of Capitan. For directions: take gone into the construction, care and reno- people (vans hold more).

Highway 246 (near the bank in We will stop at the Silver Dollar for vation of these churches and missions.

Capitan) 4.2 miles to the Fort lunch. You can order a lunch or bring We will visit four churches (Catholic, Lone Tree sign. Turn right on Episcopal and Baptist) three missions and your own. They will give us a tour of the C006, drive two miles east to the a retreat center. The missions are normal- antiques inside while we are there. second Fort Lone Tree sign. Turn The requested minimum donation for ly open only on special feast days and for left, head over the cattle guard weddings or funerals. This is the first tour the tour is $20 per person which includes and straight uphill one half mile a donation to each of the churches we of these churches since 1995. to camp headquarters where the visit and the rest will go to the Saint On Aug. 3, we will start at 8 a.m. event takes place.

Eleanor Catholic Church Building Fund. with registration, collecting fees and orCall Lone Tree’s office at ganizing groups. The tour will begin with For reservations contact: Jim Dickinson, 575-354-3322 or email lone336-7822 by Aug. 1. a tour of the new Saint Eleanor Catholic treesg@gmail.com for more Tour will be Saturday, Aug. 3.

Church at 8:30 a.m. and will end there information.

A tour of churches in the Hondo Valley

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JOHN D. JACOBY and CINDY DENISE JACOBY, husband and wife, Defendants.

CV 2012-00312 Div. III NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Default Judgment, Decree Of Foreclosure, Order Of Sale, And Appointment Of Special Master entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on November 1, 2012 in civil cause number CV-2012-00312, the undersigned will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico on the 6th day of September, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., all rights of the defendants John D. Jacoby and Cindy Denise Jacoby to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico; Lot 43A, Block 1, PONDEROSA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, Unit 1, Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico as shown by the replat of Lots 42 and 43, Block 1, Ponderosa Heights Subdivision, Unit 1, filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on May 23, 1991 in Cabinet E, Slide No. 22June 2, 1005 in Cabinet I, Slide No. 309; (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”).

Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the mortgage and security agreement on the Property and that the amounts to be realized at said sale from the Property, with interest calculated to date of sale, are as follows: Principal Amount of Plaintiff ’s Judgment:. . . . . . . . $101,017.92 Interest from May 15, 2012 to date of Sale: . . . $11.67 per diem Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $451.89 Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . $2,500.00 In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of publication of this Notice, and the Special Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.

The terms of this sale are that the purchaser must pay cash at the time the Property is struck off to him, except that the Plaintiff may bid all or any part of its judgment, plus interest without paying cash. /s/Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller, Special Master RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A. 1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2

Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 258-3483 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JUDY W. WALSH, Plaintiff, vs.

THE ESTATE OF ROGER DUTCHOVER (a/k/a ROGER R. DUTCHOVER a/k/a BLUE DUTCHOVER), DECEASED, CONNIE DUTCHOVER, LISA DUTCHOVER, LETICIA S. RODRIGUEZ, BLUJE ROSE DUTCHOVER, SHAWNA MARIE SEDIK, RICHARD HOUGHTON, RICKY KENNETH DUTCHOVER, SANDRA GENT TORRES, RON BUSH, JANE CHAVEZ ADAMS, AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, OR CLAIMANTS OF ROGER DUTCHOVER, DECEASED Defendants No. CV-2013-00159 AMENDED NOTICE OF COMPLAINT; NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: THE ESTATE OF ROGER DUTCHOVER (a/k/a ROGER R. DUTCHOVER a/k/a BLUE DUTCHOVER), DECEASED, CONNIE DUTCHOVER, LISA DUTCHOVER, LETICIA S. RODRIGUEZ, BLUJE ROSE DUTCHOVER, SHAWNA MARIE SEDIK, RICHARD HOUGHTON, RICKY KENNETH DUTCHOVER, SANDRA GENT TORRES, RON BUSH. JANE CHAVEZ ADAMS, AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, OR CLAIMANTS OF ROGER DUTCHOVER, DECEASED GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that a Complaint has been filed and is now pending against you in the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, wherein JUDY W. WALSH is the Plaintiff and you are the Defendants in the above captioned and numbered cause, and that the object of said Complaint is to obtain a foreclosure judgment on an undivided one-half interest in the real property whose street address is 150 Loma Grande Road, Nogal, NM 88341, and whose legal description is: Tract 1 of the HICKS LAND DIVISION FOR FAMILY TRANSFER, Lincoln County, New Mexico, being a portion of the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 13 East, N.M.P.M., thereof filed in the Office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio recorder of Lincoln County, New Mexico, July 30, 2003, in Cabinet H, Slide No. 639.

(If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.) that unless you appear, answer, or plead in said cause, Plaintiff will take judgment by default against you for the relief prayed for in the Complaint; and that Jud A. Cooper, PO Box 1231, Ruidoso, NM 88355, phone 575-258-2585, is the attorney for Plaintiff.

WITNESS my hand and official seal this 24th day of July, 2013.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT BY /s/ Rhonda Wheeler Deputy Clerk

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EASY ACCESS TOWNHOME WITH FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Newly remodeled, all one level 2 bdrm, 2 ba townhome w/ easy access in Deer Park Woods.

Furnished, carport. Re-stained decks, new metal roof in 2012, new carpet, new floor covering, freshly painted interior, and more! The sellers have really done some nice updates - don’t miss this one! $209,000 MLS #111884

WELL-MAINTAINED LARGE HOME ON CUL-DE-SAC

Two master suites, den with wet bar. Lots of windows on the golf course, many trees and a lovely location. Lots of storage space, paved drive, easy access to club. Extra room in garage for golf cart. The covered decks are almost a second and third living room! Full golf membership. $384,500 MLS #112689

BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE LOCATION

One of the prettiest on the golf course, with a view of the mountains and the water. This large 4 bdrm, 3 ba home has high cathedral ceilings. Sit on the deck and watch the ducks fly in or just enjoy the golfers and additional wildlife. Easy access, porte cochere and other amenities. $291,500 MLS #112674

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

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