Ruidoso Free Press June 11, 2013 by Eugene Heathman

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What’s

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Cool Pines Classic, USSSA Slow Pitch Tournament Men’s D & E, Women’s B/C/D (Equalizer) & E at Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd. www.usssa.com. Free to cheer!

June 12

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at IMG

Live Stand-Up Comedy Series at Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. 575-464-7028, Innofthemountaingods.com. Only $5 admission, must be 21 or older to attend.

June 14-16

1973-1980 RHS Class Reunion

1973-1980 Ruidoso High School Class Reunion. www.Ruidosoreunion.org.

June 14-15

Mercado del Artisan Outdoor Fair

Live music & wonderful fine art; including, gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, photography, and much, much, more… at River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 575-258-3409. Free.

Relay For Life

Fund raiser for American Cancer Society; starts at 6 p.m. Friday and ends 7 a.m. Saturday. All American Park, Ruidoso Downs.

June 15

Father’s Day Contest Pow Wow

A host of dancers, gourd dancers, singers and more from tribes across the nation. Inn of the Mountain Gods. 575-464-2180.

Walmart Children’s Miracle Network Charity Golf Tournament

At the Links. Because every child deserved to live better. Deadline for entry is June 10th. Lunch included/Scramble Format. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. The Links Golf Course, 12 p.m. 575:937-6249, www.cmnwi.org.

A Taste of the Spencer

An evening of gourmet food samplings, generous pours of wine and the auction of fine items from far and wide. Spencer Theater, 6 p.m. 575-3364800, www.spencertheater. com. $50.

June 15-16

High Rolls Cherry Festival Cherries, cherries, cherries – food, arts & crafts, products plus the traditional Walk in the Woods. East of the U.S. Tunnel Hwy 82, 575-682-6044, www. highrollsfestivals.com. Sat. 9 - 5 and Sun. 9 - 4. Free.

‘Car Daze’ benefit

Sacramento Mountain Village invites you to tour Ron MacWhorter’s 100-plus car collection. 108 Jack Little Dr., Ruidoso. 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. 575257-7872. $7 donation.

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Temporary moratorium for new county subdivisions approved By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com With only three of the five county commissioners present at last Friday’s special commission meeting, Ordinance 2013-03 was adopted establishing a temporary moratorium on all new subdivision development in the county. Realtors and developers came to last month’s commission meeting to express their concerns that land owner’s rights might be violated along with significant economic impact to the county should a moratorium be enacted. No one from the public came to last Friday’s meeting to voice concerns. Preston Stone, commissioner, mentioned the town of

average water use to be approximately 100 to Magdalena and its current state of emergency 140 gallons a day per person. due to lack of water. “They are hauling water With three exceptions listed in the temto the entire town,” explained Stone and he porary moratorium ordinance, penalties are mentioned that Magdalena officials had been declared to be a fine of up to $300 and/or trying for years to get state approval to drill a imprisonment of not more than 90 days or new town well to no avail. “We’re not trying both. Exceptions include already approved to jeopardize development but we are under a subdivisions, county projects which could be disaster situation and it’s not going to get any undertaken to mitigate emergency situations better anytime soon,” said Stone. Jackie Powell, commission chair, said she agreed and add- and those properties which claim exemption See MORATORIUM, pg. A3 ed that a recent meeting with Representative Steve Pearce and Ruidoso village Ruidoso is at Level III Fire Restrictions officials didn’t give an encouraging The village has moved to Level III which includes prognosis for water issues either. requiring all chainsaw users to have a permit prior Stone mentioned a national to use, among other restrictions. Permits are free statistics study which showed the at the fire station, 541 Sudderth. Permits allow fire personnel to be aware of village activity. For a complete list of restrictions, visit RuidosoFreePress.com or call 575 257-3473.

KRUI, KTUM sweep up local awards at state convention By Sandi Aguilar

MTD Media attended the New Mexico Broadcasters Association 2013 Convention and Awards Gala in Albuquerque Saturday. MTD radio stations received more awards than all radio stations in the Lincoln County marketplace with four awards for outstanding broadcasting. “I am especially proud of the Breaking News award,” said Assistant General Manager Will Rooney. “We were the first on the scene (for the Little Bear Fire) with a live interview on the first round of evacuations. It was very live radio and very intense.” Rooney was at the base of Ski Run Road interviewing Undersheriff Shepperd. The award was for breaking news on KRUI 1490 AM, but the news casting entailed more than the one interview with continuous coverage. “Sometimes we had to go out and get the news until the regular PIO was assigned. After Joel Arnwine (Command PIO), we got information in and news casting was easier.” Todd Fuqua, Ruidoso Free Press sports editor, received an award for Sports Show or Interview for his pre-game talk with See AWARDS, pg. A3

VOR weekly water report

Tanks: 79 percent full Grindstone Lake: 52.9 feet or 15 percent full pool Alto Plant production: 6 million gallons Grindstone Plant production: 1.9 million gallons Cherokee Well production: 1.2 million gallons Hollywood Well production: 3.8 million gallons High School Well: .003 million gallons Grindstone System: 15 percent of total production Cherokee System: 9 percent of total production Alto System: 76 percent of total production

Photos courtesy of Sandi Aguilar

Above, Will Rooney, assistant general manager at MTD Media, took home two NM Broadcasters Association awards. At right, radio personality Curtis McKinney (with girlfriend Chessa McGee) also received two awards; and at left, Todd Fuqua, Ruidoso Free Press sports editor, received an award but was unable to attend the ceremony.

No time to celebrate: Bonito Volunteer Fire Department By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Last year at this time, members of the BVFD were scrambling. Not only were they involved in fighting what became the all-time most damaging fire in New Mexico’s history, but several of them were concerned about their own homes. The Little Bear Fire destroyed more than 250 structures, more than 44,000 acres and utilized more than 2,000 firefighters nationwide. It’s estimated, according to national figures that $250 million would be a conservative figure, in the costs associated with repairing Lincoln County from the fire’s devastation.

Last Tuesday, however, the fire team met for their monthly meeting as usual. Just a word or two was mentioned about what they were doing last year; how they were sitting at the station listening to reports of a wildfire in the high country, and the action they all faced in subsequent days. Chief Carl Bartley mentioned the recent Red Cross humanitarian award, showed the team the plaque and photo while his wife and fellow firefighter Lisa distributed the 2013 Red Cross Real Heroes folder. The team was recently honored at the statewide fifth annual awards breakfast in Albuquerque, Tuesday, May 21 for their extraordinary work during the Little Bear Fire. Paul Garber, a part of the team for more

than 10 years, remembers well the events of last June. Owner of Mountain Tree Service, Garber had fallen from a tree a few weeks prior to the Little Bear Fire, and sustained significant back injuries, making it nearly impossible for him to participate in firefighting. He was listening to the reports on his radio a year ago; frustrated that he couldn’t help his team during such a severe fire. He and his wife, Brenda were also coordinating their own evacuation in addition to assisting in the evacuation of Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center. Garber lost everything in the fire. His home and tools of his trade were reduced to ash as the See BONITO FD, pg. A3

From pagers to smart tablets, local healthcare since Y2K By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Part three of a three-part series While pagers were still in use, personal GPS units, Skype, touch screens and electronic nurse and physician visits were technologically beyond the grasp of the average consumer and borderline science fiction. Such as was the overall picture of health care in Lincoln County. For a rural New Mexico community with an overall population of less than 20,000 people, the quality of preventative and major medical health care has developed by leaps and bounds. Rural health care is typically referred

to in terms of doctors, checkups and emergency rooms but in Lincoln County, what were once considered non-traditional methods of wellness and rehabilitation are mainstream fundamental practices in the overall scheme of health care.

Preventative wellness

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce member of the year and owners of the Ruidoso Athletic Club Joe and Avril Coakley provide the community with the fundamentals of overall wellness, exercise and nutritional guidance as an integral part of preventative health care for all ages and levels of health. During a Lincoln County Health and Wellness ON CANY R E P UP

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Court closed The Ruidoso Downs Municipal Court is closed today starting at noon. The doors will be reopened to the public on Thursday.

Pearce meet U.S. Representative Steve Pearce is holding regular mobile staff office hours throughout southern New Mexico to meet with constituents face-to-face to discuss issues affecting them. The office will be open in Ruidoso every second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce at 720 Sudderth Dr.

Questions answered Seniors with concerns about Medicare, Social Security and more can come to Sacramento Mountain Village, 1092 Mechem Dr this Wednesday. A representative from the New Mexico Aging and Disability Resource Center will be on hand to discuss benefit explanations and volunteer opportunities in an impartial and confidential manner. Bring a sack lunch.

WMSAR meet The White Mountain Search and Rescue meeting will be June 17 at the First Christian Church at 1211 Hull Road. The board meeting begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by a general meeting at 7 p.m. Topics this month will include recent missions, HAM communications and the organization’s website. For more information, call Tony Davis a 336-4501 or Carolyn Scarborough at 937-3454.

National bike run

A Survivors Clean and Sober bike run will start from All American Park in Ruidoso Downs on July 20 and ride the Billy The Kid Scenic Byway through Hondo, Lincoln and Capitan before returning. Registration is at 8:30 p.m. and bikes will leave the park at 11 a.m. Door prizes, a live and silent auction, car show and music by the Homegrown Boys will highlight the day. There will also be bed races to raise funds for improvements to Ruidoso Downs River Park. All other proceeds raised by this event benefit Teambuilders Counseling Services in Lincoln County and Mescalero. For more information, call Teambuilders at 630-0571 or Victor Montes at 808-3267.

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.

Yoga by Donation

Yoga by Donation has added Pilates Lite and more classes to their summer program at The Buddha Yoga Wellness Center. All classes are by donation and

offered twice daily Monday through Friday. New instructor Ashley Hall, a licensed Massage Therapist, joins Marianne Mohr and Sachi Kaskel to teach a new Pilates Lite and Yoga class weekly. The new summer program of ten Yoga and Pilates classes per week. Students of all levels are welcome Monday – Friday at 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Relax Yoga or Pilates) and 6-7 p.m. (Robust Yoga) every weekday. A minimum of three classes per week are recommended for therapeutic effects. The Buddha Yoga Studio is located at The Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem. Park and enter from rear. For complete class schedules and instructors visit: www.buddhayogaclass. com or call 575-802-3013. American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 9 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 257-4001. American Legion Post 11 meets the third Saturday of each month at Wells Fargo Bank in Carrizozo at 9 a.m. The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting. The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets 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. 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.

For more information, call 575682-6200. Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River – ongoing programs and Live your Passion coaching to enhance your life. Visit www. sanctuaryontheriver.com for a current event schedule, or call 630-1111 for more information. The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs. 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 973-2890. The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come. Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com. The Lincoln County Regulators, members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Registration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to participate or watch the action. During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

575-354-0111. SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-9563101 or 575-336-4187.

Sacramento Mountain Village is a network of older adults in Ruidoso and surrounding communities who support independent living by oﬀering services and activities that keep seniors healthy and happy in their own homes. Benefits of membership include art and yoga classes, weekly

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 258-4003 or 937-0291. Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday. Ruidoso Evening Lions Club meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 106 S. Overlook.

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.

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 2580028. The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Cree Meadows Country Club. Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call

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walking and discussion groups, social functions and monthly member breakfasts at Swiss Chalet, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www.sacmtnvillage.org.

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

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.

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the Mescalero Reformed Church, 336 Wardlaw Dr. in Mescalero.

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Toby Chavez, 6, was in town from Albuquerque last Tuesday for a Sun Country Junior PGA event at Cree Meadows Golf Course. The Junior PGA hosts tournaments at courses throughout New Mexico every June as a way to get youth experience on the links and help them develop appreciate a love of the sport.

The Lincoln County Sheriﬀ ’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriﬀsposse. org or call 575-512-7077.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at K-Bob’s at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 3368011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org

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.

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MORATORIUM, from pg. A1 according to section 47-6-2 (J) of the New Mexico State Rules Act. The temporary moratorium will be in effect, according to the ordinance, from the date of recording for a period of six months or until such time as commissioners review and repeal. When put to a vote for the three commissioners, Powell and Stone voted to adopt the temporary ordinance while Kathryn Minter voted against. When asked, Minter said her no vote indicated she thought the temporary moratorium

was redundant, due to the fact that a permanent revision of the current county subdivision ordinance is about to be considered. Water issues are paramount in the new revision, according to commissioner’s wishes. In other commission action, the attending commission voted unanimously to retain several contractors for emergency on call services. Included are Shawn Wilson Excavation, Jeff Harvey Construction, Renegade Construction, Jack Johnson Excavating, Guardiola Construction, Apple Mountain Constructors, Mesa Verde Enterprises and Ever-

guard Roofing for the amount of $50,000 each for the term of one year. The commission will need to approve anything beyond the original fee. Alan Morel, county attorney, told commissioners that the county will generally utilize whichever contract is lowest in bid. Carl Palmer, county road supervisor, was on hand to ask commissioners to approve three bids for repaving areas in Sun Valley and Enchanted Forest, utilizing existing funds in the 2013 budget. Commissioners unanimously approved.

BONITO FD, from pg. A1 fire ravaged their home at the Nazarene camp, destroying everything in its path. Since the fire, Garber and his family lived in another area home for several months until they recently purchased a home up the charred hill from their original site. Last Tuesday was an anniversary of sorts, and BVFD took a few moments to remember their efforts. The American Red Cross, in their recognition said, “When the Little Bear Fire in June 2012 had reached unprecedented conditions, 50 mph winds blowing from the north and then, 20 minutes later, 50 mph blowing from the south, it was clear that the BVFD had more than a wildfire on their hands. They had a catastrophe. In the end there were no casualties, no injuries. It was the bravery, heroism and call to action of the Bonito Volunteer Fire Department that made the difference in the outcome of this raging fire.” Thirty-four names were listed in the Red Cross program, but Garber estimates there may be more than 40 who have circulated through the volunteer team. The Red Cross also recognized First Christian Church, Ruidoso’s former pastor, Rev. Ryan Arnold as he spearheaded a recovery effort to assist those affected by the fire. At the time, Arnold was the president of the

Lincoln County Mescalero Ministerial Alliance and developed the Little Bear Recovery Team to help consolidate communication and provide fire survivors a one stop solution to several post fire issues. Chief Bartley and the BVFD recognized their award and took fewer than five minutes in the accolades last week. Then it was back to business as they discussed new protocols, reviewed equipment standards and brainstormed about being at the top of their game. David Sepkowitz, Alto postmaster by day, reviewed some paperwork issues with the team. Several team members made comments about how being vigilant was vital during this fire season. Some of the volunteer team keep

AWARDS, from pg. A1 Coach Johnson before the Ruidoso versus Silver City football game. MTD broadcasts all of the Ruidoso Warrior football games on KRUI 1490 AM. Fuqua was covering various sporting events and was unable to attend the ceremony. MTD Media is especially proud of their association with Curtis McKinney and The Metal Shop with Curtis which airs on The Nerve 107.1 FM. Curtis provides a syndicated hard rock show on Fridays from 8-11 p.m. He won two awards: DJ Personality Aircheck and Talk Show or Interview. “It was a great honor,” said McKinney of his first radio awards. He felt the interview with Chris Catero of Razor won “because we talked like we were buddies. He played a song not yet released (and still not released) for us. He really shared with us.” McKinney’s show is home on KTUM 107.1 FM, is recorded from Carlsbad and is aired on more than 20 stations around the world. McKinney recently signed a contract with FoxRock Communications to spread to additional markets. Though

McKinney has been involved with radio for 17 years, his show is only six years old. The co-host on McKinney’s show, Brad Holland, pipes in from Hawaii each Friday for his portion. The two were childhood friends and reconnected on Facebook. Both had gone into radio on separate sides of the globe and the partnership was perfect. McKinney will share his awards on his weekly Skype with Brad during the show. McKinney attributes much of his success to Will Rooney, who has been in the broadcasting business for more than 20 years and has approximately 25 radio awards to his credit. Rooney who has Rock Solid Morning Show on The Nerve and NM in the Morning on KRUI and W105 likes all of the behind the scenes action making the stations what they are – “times five” he adds as MTD owns five radio stations. McKinney says, “Will has taught me so much about radio. You go through a radio career and meet a lot of people but not like Will. I attribute what I know to him.”

their radios tuned and with them at all times. Ruidoso’s Acting Fire Chief Harlan Vincent says he can’t remember when it’s been this dry. All area firefighters are on high alert. Volunteers earn a living in various methods during the workday, but give their time because they care about their communities. Working alongside career firefighters, volunteers offer coverage Lincoln County couldn’t afford to pay. Volunteer Fire Departments in Lincoln County include Arabella, Hondo, Glencoe, Nogal, White Oaks and Lincoln. Several volunteers also hold an Emergency Medical Technician certification from the state, in addition to wilderness survival and rescue and other vital certifications. BVFD members include: Carl Bartley, Carl Christensen, Quade Hall, Robby Hall, Eric Walls, Layne Southard, Mark Gowdy, Christopher (Corky) Condon, Joseph Arcure, Rick Hall, Travis Atwell, Suse Townsend, Chuck French, Debra Anderson, Rolf Kist, Alan Parker, Samuel Tucker Davis, Salvy French, Robert Vance, Kristi Sepkowitz, Kathryn Minter (County Commissioner), David Sepkowitz, Riker Davis, Joe Kenmore (emergency services director for Lincoln County), Chet Southard, Bill Burhalter,

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At left, Chief Carl Bartley took just a few moments of the regular monthly meeting of the Bonito Volunteer Fire Department to give recognition to the team for being honored with a Humanitarian award from the American Red Cross. Above, Paul Garber, a volunteer firefighter with Bonito, checks county equipment to keep it ready for emergency use.

Jerami Vance, Lisa Bartley, Paul Garber, Delaney S. Davis, Carolyn Scarborough, David Samaniego, Spencer Baldwin (Lincoln County emergency services deputy director) and Richard David Hall.

CORRECTIONS In the Forestry Summit photo cutline, June 4 edition: the Town Hall meeting was hosted by Little Bear Forest Reform Coalition not the board of realtors. Also, it is the Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors, not the Realtor Association of Ruidoso.

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June 11, 2013

The secret fire, not so secret anymore Little Bear erupts, 72 hours of tragedy, duty and hope

in a team of Hot Shots. No worries yet. I posted what was mundane breaking news of the fire online and on Facebook, cut the morning radio Prior to the start of the Little Bear Fire, the news for the next day and went to bed. community had just commemorated the SwalBy Wednesday, my staff was calling it the low Fire anniversary, 45 minutes of pure bed‘secret fire,’ with no official news on the state fire lam which for me came much too close as my website, the pesky wisp of smoke was not worthy neighbors lost nine homes, pets and belongings. of being named. Everyone knew the wind was I fought the spreading flames in my yard, was coming and the next day, the fire had a name, baptized by SEAT slurry and finally evacuated. Little Bear. Little did we know the trouble that Survivor’s guilt is a very real condition that is was later told to me which more than 30 Hot difficult to explain; my home was saved. Shots working elbow to elbow were having with I was on edge, as was most of the commuthe conditions and terrain on the backside of nity entering a back to back lack-luster winter of Sierra Blanca. Eugene Heathman dryness. The treetops were green but the forest The mountain ‘popped smoke’ Friday and eugene@ruidosofreepress.com floor was like walking on bubble wrap. What I went to Monjeau to get a vantage point, Little essentially started as a lazy Monday afternoon Bear was marching hard, the wind was ripping through the hills after sending the newspaper to the printer, my phone rang. It cradling the Crest Trail, Pastor Charles Clary was working with was a friend hiking Nogal Peak. A pesky lightning strike and a wisp of smoke later, the Forest Service said they were laying Continued on next page

Photo courtesy of Doug Siddens

A pesky wisp of smoke.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you Ruidoso

On Saturday, June 8, 169 triathletes took part in the seventh annual Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon and Youth Splash & Dash. We want to give credit and thanks to all volunteers who responded way beyond the call of duty (forgive me if I forgot someone): Sarah Crewe (Splash & Dash race director) did a fantastic job in organizing her first event; Avril Coakley, packet pick up/ DJ/timer extraordinaire; Michelle & Brooke Thurston; Lyn Kidder; Joe Coakley, sag car/ photographer; Dr. Leslie Carroll and Linda Moss, medical support; Bart and Mary “Forever” Young; Bill Riggles; Mary Ellen and Doug Hunsicker; Carol Asten and her granddaughter; Sam Montes; Brian & Gill Bryce; Linda Ziegler; Susan Moriss; Craig Maldonado; Joey Pacheco; Joanne Halbett; Tom Igo; Ramir General; Dave Ingles; Tim Oracion and Miranda Waldo; Frank Cannella; Angela Moebus & Lexie; the one & only Cecilia Mink. Corporate and individual sponsors: Hammernutrition; The Bike Shop; The Ruidoso Athletic Club; Bicycle Ruidoso; Ruidoso Mountain Inn (host hotel); Ruidoso Lodgers Tax; Lincoln County Lodgers Tax; Dreamcatcher’s Catering & Café (killer burritos!!); Grace O’Malley Irish Pub; First National Bank; Sierra Blanca Motors; Pegasus Emergency Group; Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino; Thriftway Supermarket(donated ice, water bottles and bananas); Tall Pines Medical Dermatology; Walmart; Lincoln County Medical Center; Brunell’s; Maxtime Fitness; EJ Signs; Therapy Associates; Pecos River Ranch.

Support services: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse; Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Commission; Ruidoso Boy Scout Troop 59; Sierra Blanca Amateur Radio Club; Emergency Services of Lincoln County Medical Center; White Mountain Search & Rescue; Ruidoso Noon Lions; Ecoservants; Mesa Verde Entreprises. Congratulations to all the triathletes old and young who travelled to our mountain community. We hope that you will be our ambassadors to promote the Ruidoso Sprint Triatlon & Youth Splash/Dash and Ruidoso as a new destination in New Mexico for outdoor sports. If we have missed anyone who helped, please accept our apology now and know that without your help, this wonderful event would not have been possible. See you next year in June 2014. Frederic Moras Sarah Crewe Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon & Youth Splash/ Dash race directors

If looks could kill

To the Editor: In reference to the May 18 article “Pet Project: Keeping animals safe when disaster strikes,” the top photo got me to laughing. The gentleman was holding a cat wrapped in a towel facing the photographer. If looks could kill... The camera would have become shrapnel and the photographer ‘melted.’ I loved it. A more reluctant cat with mayhem on his/her mind, I have never seen. Actually – my kind of cat. M. Kiefer Ruidoso

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SECRET FIRE, from pg. A4

Crest Trail, Little Bear goes on the warpath. a wedding group due to be married and thought I was the photographer. I pointed over his shoulder and told him I was taking pictures of ‘that.’ I would not sleep for the next three days. There were no ‘official’ reports so I embarked on my officially unofficial journey, updating conditions online, on Facebook and to the radio staff. The transpiring events became less about a good story and more about my duty to the people of Lincoln County. With my GPS in hand, I graphed the wind speed, direction and topography at the head of the Crest Trail and knew this wasn’t going to turn out well. The nightmare had begun. My scanner was a little too quiet, as most communications switched to emergency frequencies. Darkness came too fast as every forest and county road I sought as a vantage point happened to be in a dangerously direct path of what had developed into a nasty inferno.

Friday night ﬁght and ﬂight

Like a pendulum, I was swinging from Bonito Canyon, west of Sonterra and to Monjeau. Bonito was eerie, so quiet, the throat of a dragon belching a hot silent wind and white ash backed by an orange glow. People were leaving. I moved to an old favorite spot at the end of a steep windy road in Bonita Park, walked to its summit and crested it in immediate fear, there was not much time. The battalion of flames was marching hard, animals were running and so did I. Descending into Bonita Park, every light was on and people were getting worried. Quickly, I drove back toward Monjeau and up the road, as the county Sheriff’s department was hustling people out, the neighborhood behind them exploding into flames as I stared in awe. Before being forced out, and luckily so, I know people in that neighborhood whose homes were buried in flames. My heart was breaking and for a moment felt discouraged that I could do so little to help. That is when I called Will Rooney, MTD Radio manager and arranged a rendezvous point at the temporary command center at the base of Ski Run Road, flames glowing behind the ridge and smoke pushing down the valley. We now knew what we could do to help. After midnight, Will began to broadcast live with then Undersheriff Robert Shepperd the first set of evacuation orders over every one of the MTD airwaves while I filmed, Facebooked and called everyone I knew in the area telling them to leave. As I drove back to Sonterra, every light of an occupied house was on and I hoped people were getting our message.

Dawn breaks

The adrenaline-fed first ‘official’ fire report from the night before was grim. Sure enough, the areas I fled Friday night were burning hard and the very nice Public Information Officer (PIO) gave the

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‘official’ presentation stating so. At that moment, a simultaneous ‘clunk’ could be heard; all phones and other forms of communication went silent. Nearly all forms of communication were knocked out of service and everyone there had that ‘now we’re in trouble look.’ I approached and extended the PIO an invitation to all emergency personnel and USFS officials that our airwaves were at their disposal to communicate with the community. Following the meeting, my friend who lived up near Monjeau asked the PIO if his house had burned. Fresh from Albuquerque, the PIO had no official word. He spotted me in the group and called my name. He said, “You’ve been out all night, if anyone could tell me, it would be you. Did my house burn?” Dodging the question, I let him know that I was glad he made it out and noticed his dogs were with him. He asked me again. I had to tell him and unofficially, I told him the truth – his house didn’t make it. Shortly thereafter, with nothing on in town but the radio, MTD Media studios became somewhat of a refugee camp. Unfortunately, the first refugees were my employees who had just been evacuated from their homes and knew little about what was happening. They knew Will and I had been out all night and people from the community started coming by wanting official answers. We broadcast anything unofficially accurate as possible as it was evident that with no cellphone service, no Internet and little official word, people were beginning to panic, I could feel it.

From unofﬁcial to super ofﬁcial

Sunday was a very official day and I had yet to officially sleep. Everybody who was remotely official began officially hosting press conferences, town hall meetings and attending fire camp tours, even eating the same food as the firefighters. Everyone was looking for official answers to big questions while cellphone service was being slowly restored with portable equipment. People may have been getting official answers but many were angry and they descended upon abundant official opportunities to be heard. Those evacuated were still evacuated and most would remain so for several days. The community opened their homes, hotels, cabins and lodges to evacuees. Little Bear was staking a claim on New Mexico history. Unofficially, old friendships were being rekindled, new friends were being made and unfortunately, like many homes in the wake of Little Bear, I lost friends. One year later, many people are rebuilding, many people are not and some have simply left. Like friendships, areas in the forest have been reseeded and are quickly coming back to life. Other areas will take many years to heal. Some parts of the forest in our lifetime will not recover. One can only hope that all will eventually heal.

Last look back. Evacuating Enchanted Forest.

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Voicing public concerns in Joint Land Use Study By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com With the presence of the largest overland testing facility the United States Department of Defense owns in Lincoln County’s backyard, sharing the state presents challenges. Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and military installations as neighbors, the county joined a Joint Land Use Study to voice concerns and protect citizen interests. A meeting for the public to express opinions happened last Monday at the Ruidoso Convention Center and was attended by county and municipal officials along with military representatives from Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss, El Paso. Citizens were invited to attend to voice concerns, but for the group of fewer than 40, presenters outnumbered community members in attendance. A presentation by Liz Drake, AECOM’s Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press lead project manager for the Joint Land Chief of Staﬀ at White Sands Missile Range Daniel Hicks, far left, listens to citizen concerns at the recent public meeting, as Use Study offered economic impact and did Lincoln County planner and JLUS member Curt Temple, far right. military presence information, along with to SunZia. With the alternative route, very little of the soliciting public response. “This is the largest JLUS that’s Mealor. “We hope to be able to find solutions which will original Lincoln County plotted line would be affected, ever been conducted,” explained Drake. The study encom- help the communities in the study, along with the military,” she said. but airspace over the military presences could be spared passes a land mass including the Alamo Navajo ReservaOne project which requires joint discussion is the some of the radar disturbances, according to military tion, Spaceport America, WSMR, Mescalero Apache Resopinion. ervation, Fort Bliss El Paso, HAFB and six counties. Also placement of SunZia Transmission Lines, two bi-direcRepresenting Lincoln County on the JLUS board included are the New Mexico State Land Office, BLM and tional, extra-high voltage electric transmission lines which are planned to stretch across 500 miles of Arizona and NM Military Base Planning and Support. are Curt Temple, county planning director along with As far as Lincoln County is concerned, Drake said New Mexico. SunZia’s transmission capacity has an apTom Battin, former county commissioner. Both welcome grazing, ranching and mining interests would be welcome proved rating from the Western Electricity Coordinating citizen input as they progress in the study. Temple said the as well as any other concerns during the public input secCouncil of 3,000 megawatts across the entire length for turnout for the first public meeting was what he expected tion of the study. two single-circuit 500 kV AC lines, which typically trans- but hopes the next meeting will be well attended. Round At more than 2.2 million acres, WSMR is an area mit power long distances. SunZia’s timetable indicates it one of the public meeting schedule includes Lincoln which provides the US DOD with conditions which mirwould like to be up and running by 2016. County, along with El Paso, Doña Ana, Socorro, Otero and ror several world conflict areas. Daniel C. Hicks, WSMR The voltage could hinder or displace radar and other Sierra counties. The next meeting nearest Lincoln County chief of staff, recently visited the county commission and crucial signaling equipment currently utilized at WSMR, will take place in Alamogordo Wednesday, June 12 at 6 said WSMR offers training sites unparalleled in the nation. HAFB and other military test sites. To mitigate, DOD p.m. at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, 800 Air space is restricted over WSMR and HAFB to give officials have plotted an alternative route for the proposed E. First St. The public is welcome at all meetings. training top priority. Hicks was present at last Monday transmission line. Lincoln County stands to house a subFor more information regarding the purpose and along with Mariette Mealor, WSMR Business Developstation near Corona in the original plan, where, according plans of the JLUS, visit their website at www.snmepjointment Specialist. “It’s all about transparency,” explained to SunZia, renewable energy projects could interconnect landuse.com.

PNM launches innovative jobs initiative with $250,000 grant

Company partners with WESST and Accion to help growing small businesses succeed

ALBUQUERQUE — PNM announced the company has provided $250,000 to create and launch a new initiative to support local small businesses with critical resources they need to expand and create new jobs. The PNM Job Growth Initiative is a collaboration that includes PNM, WESST, and Accion - two established, respected nonprofit organizations with strong records of helping small businesses. New Mexico’s economy is still struggling to recover,

and the program will assist local small businesses finding it hard to get loans to finance expansion, needing mentorship or training in key areas, or lacking technology to help reach critical new markets and customers. “There is a need to connect these businesses with the resources, direction, and support to not simply survive, but to thrive. The PNM Job Growth Initiative will help bridge the gap between businesses and the assistance that they need,” said Pat VincentCollawn, PNM Chairman, President and CEO. “As a company, we have a lot riding on the success of local businesses, and we believe that this program is a solid investment in the community, and in the future of New Mexico.” New Mexico Secretary of Economic

B U S I N E S S buzz Champion of service

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce greeters congratulated Shawn Cannon and Mike Free and awarded the pair their Champion of Service June 2013 award for stellar service. Nominated by Mitch and Sharon Young for an outstanding job of serving the community and servicing all their autos, Free and Cannon were singled out as customer service champs. Young said, “Several times, they’ve repaired our son’s flat tires for just good will,” and continued by mentioning that

Cannon has been very flexible when the Youngs needed auto servicing, offering to allow a payment schedule after work was completed. “They have a soft heart and have helped my husband with some work on his car,” said Sharon. Accepting the award is Shawn Cannon, owner of Cannon Tire Factory 26131 U.S. Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs. Unable to be present was Mike Free. A traveling trophy was awarded, along with service pins, a plaque and a gift card from Lawrence Brother’s IGA.

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Shawn Cannon accepts the Champion of Service award from the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce greeters.

Development Jon Barela participated in today’s announcement, and applauded the new initiative. “We are thrilled that PNM is taking an active role in job creation around the state and supporting small business growth through programs like Accion and WESST,” said Secretary Barela. “As we in the state work to improve New Mexico’s business climate, it is great to have privatesector partners like PNM to help better our economy and provide opportunities for all.” WESST and Accion will each receive $125,000. The funding will help Accion offer specialized financial counseling to dozens of high-growth small businesses throughout the state, including, comprehensive cash flow training to help owners effectively and responsibly manage finances.

Teen ‘Timeout’ coming to the ‘Club’

The Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca is developing a teen center at its facility that will allow middle school-aged children and teens an entertaining way to take a timeout thanks to the help of a local business. Timeout Video Arcade is relocating from the Four Seasons Mall to the Boys and Girls Club in a move that will help provide a variety of entertainment options for members this summer in addition to after school activities while school is in session.

WESST will provide innovative training for local small businesses to take advantage of the exploding Internet marketplace by creating and maximizing their online presence. They will then be able to compete on a larger scale and reach more potential customers, with the goal of expanding and hiring additional employees. Businesses from across New Mexico are eligible to apply. During the next two years the PNM Job Growth Initiative is projected to help dozens of small businesses and lead to the creation of more than 150 new jobs for New Mexicans. Additional information: WESST Contact: Juliana Silva, 505-246-6900, jsilva@ wesst.org Accion Contact: Marisa Barrera, 800-508-7624, mbarrera@accionnm.org.

“The timing couldn’t be better as we just started work on the teen center and were looking for some entertainment options to anchor the facility,” said Tim Coughlin, director for the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca. Timeout Video Arcade will bring a variety of games to the club including a crane game with prizes, games for the younger set, pinball and Dance Dance Revolution, to name a few. Owner of Timeout Video Arcade Eugene Heathman has been thinking about the Boys and Girls Club as a location for games for several months but wasn’t sure when might be a good time. “It turns out Tim was developing the teen center to expand membership and teens need things to do. Moving some arcade games to the center is a nice way for me to give back to the community while supporting a great cause,” Heathman said. Courtesy photo

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Social entrepreneurs push for capitalism with a conscience Coronado Ventures Forum

By Finance New Mexico

People start businesses to make money, but that’s not enough motivation for growing numbers of entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact while turning a profit. These self-described social entrepreneurs feel constrained by traditional structures that put a company’s fiduciary responsibility to shareholders ahead of social or environmental considerations. But some also feel boxed in by the nonprofit approach to social change. Some companies are finding middle ground by pursuing a “triple bottom line” approach, considering people and the planet along with profit. In that same vein is the “benefit corporation” – or “B” corporation – a business that voluntarily aspires to high standards of transparency, corporate accountability and financial return, measuring these against the business’s impacts on society, the environment and the community. The proponents of “evolved” capitalism don’t want to replace the economic system; they want to humanize it so it benefits all stakeholders, not just shareholders.

B corp movement

To date, more than 700 companies have become voluntarily certified as B corporations through B Lab, a nonprofit that has promoted this concept since 2007 and designed a rating system to ensure that certified companies practice what they preach about transparency and social accountability. Certified B corps represent more than 60 industries in

24 countries and a diverse, multibillion dollar marketplace, according to B Lab. Some of those companies are in New Mexico, including Positive Solar Energy – of Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces – even though New Mexico isn’t one of the 12 states that recognize B corps as legal entities. Legal recognition is necessary, according to B Lab, because corporations are legally required to prioritize the fiduciary interests of shareholders, even if the pursuit of profit pollutes the planet or leads to massive layoffs. B corporation backers want the legal right to consider the impacts their business decisions will have on the planet and its people. “Government and the nonprofit sector are necessary but insufficient to address society’s greatest challenges,” B Lab’s website, www.bcorporation.net, declares. “Business, the most powerful man-made force on the planet, must create value for society, not just shareholders. Systemic challenges require systemic solutions and the B corp movement offers a concrete, market-based and scalable solution.” The goal, according to B Lab, is for companies to compete to not just be the best in the world but the best for the world.

Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary formed By Jack Shuster

With fire danger the way it is, the most important people in Ruidoso are the firefighters of the Ruidoso Fire Department. When the fires come, they are the ones who will protect us. After consultation with Interim Fire Chief Harlan Vincent, a group of concerned citizens of Ruidoso have decided to form the Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary in order to support the firefighters. The endeavors of the Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary will be threefold. First, the Auxiliary will work to provide a network of fiscal and community support and assistance to the Ruidoso Fire Department. Often there are life-saving items that the Ruidoso Fire Department would like to provide to the community that there just isn’t enough funding for. That’s where the Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary can help. Just recently, when Interim Chief Vincent mentioned that he would like to have CPAP equipment in each of the three fire stations, one of the fire auxiliary members found a donor and now there are two CPAP sets available with another on the way. Another way that the Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary can help is by teaching, practicing and promoting fire prevention and fire safety.

Fire Auxiliary members will be checking local businesses to make sure that the latest fire regulations are posted, especially the no smoking regulation that says that no outdoor smoking is allowed on public or private property. The Fire Auxiliary also wants to remind the citizens of Ruidoso, and especially the visitors, that no charcoal or outdoor burning stoves are allowed, fireworks are restricted by New Mexico law and no campfires are allowed. Citations will be issued with no exceptions and no warnings. The Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary will try to serve the career interests of young men and women in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County by sponsoring the Ruidoso Fire Service Explorer Post to help them mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Fire Service Exploring is a hands-on program that exposes participants to many career experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. The primary goals of the Ruidoso Fire Service Exploring program are to help young adults choose a career path within fire and emergency services and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and country. High school age young men and women will get to experience firsthand what it’s like to be a full-time firefighter through firefighting training and ride-alongs during

Camp among finalists in Port Angeles, Wash. By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Randall Camp, Ruidoso’s current utility director attended a public meeting Wednesday, June 5 in Port Angeles, Wash. as one of four finalists for the position of their public works and utility director. Of the finalists, two are from Washington and the remaining candidate is from North Carolina. Port Angeles, a municipality of approximately 20,000, would like to have the position filled no later than August of this year, according to Dan McKeen, city manager. The Port Angeles process began with 13 applicants. Camp attended interviews and the public meeting in an effort to become acquainted with civic leaders and determine the city’s vision and purpose, along with learning about their challenges, he said in a phone interview. The position in Port Angeles will oversee more than 80 employees, according to a statement McKeen gave to the Peninsula Daily News. According to Teresa Pierce, executive administrative assistant and deputy city clerk of Port Angeles, approximately 25 attended the public meeting with approximately 10 citizens and the remainder civic leaders. The meeting began with a time of mingling to allow citizens to voice concerns and ask questions of the four candidates. “I was very pleased with the meet and greet event,” said Pierce who said she thought the event accomplished the goal of making the candidates available to the public.

Drew Tulchin, managing partner at Social Enterprise Associates, will likely discuss B corporations as a panelist on impact investing and social entrepreneurship at the June 20 meeting of Coronado Ventures Forum, as his company was New Mexico’s first registered B corporation. The panel discussion will follow a keynote speech by Penelope Douglas, a pioneer in impact investing and former CEO of Pacific Community Ventures, a California nonprofit that invests in small businesses to help economically underserved communities. Douglas also serves on the board of directors of New Mexico Community Capital, an Albuquerquebased nonprofit whose mission includes creating social and economic improvement in the regions in which they invest. Joining Tulchin on the panel are Carrie Freeman, a partner at SecondMuse, an international firm that advocates collaborative solutions to business and social problems; Jami Grindatto, director of Talent Enabling Solutions at Intel; and John Killoran, chief executive officer of @Pay, an innovative email-based way to buy products or make donations. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Prairie Star Restaurant at Santa Ana Pueblo (288 Prairie Star Road) near Albuquerque. Admission is $22.50 in advance or $25 at the door.

actual fire calls. They will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on projects to give them a real feel for whether this career is the right one. Ruidoso Fire Service Explorers will learn about the educational requirements for a career in fire and emergency service and will receive tangible advice on steps they could take to prepare for a successful career in the field of fire and emergency service. People who live in Ruidoso as well as in surrounding areas are invited to get involved with the Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary and to help in the fire auxiliary’s many endeavors of providing a network of fiscal and community support and assistance to the Ruidoso Fire Department; teaching, practicing and promoting fire prevention and safety; and serving the career interests of young men and women in the community by sponsoring the Ruidoso Fire Service Explorer Post. The Ruidoso Fire Auxiliary will hold their first public meeting on Monday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room of Fire Station No. 1 on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Refreshments will be available, too. For more information, contact Jack Shuster at 257-8593 or email to KonaCowboyCoffee@aol.com. “The Mission of the Ruidoso Fire Department Auxiliary is to support the firefighters of the Ruidoso Fire Department in their pursuit of preserving life and property, being safe and being courteous.”

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.

HEALTHCARE, from pg. A1 stepped into the new millennium with new machines and methods for physical rehabilitation of sports injuries and conditions due to aging and other conditions.

New clinics

Orthopedic procedures which used to require an out of town hospital stay are now offered in Ruidoso. Joint replacements, arthritis treatments and ortho trauma repair among them, New Mexico Bone and Joint Institute have found a new home in Lincoln County. Seven physicians with specialties ranging from sports medicine to pain intervention will have office and clinic space soon on Highway 70 in the building next to Ruidoso Ford. “We hope to be operational in a few months,” said Douglas Dodson, D.O. who is part of the physician team of NM Bone and Joint Institute. Dodson is one of 45 in the nation fellowship-trained in joint replacement. Dr. Stephen A. Rath, a board-certified Anesthesiologist, with his wife Dr. Keri Rath, an Obstetrician & Gynecologist and Obstetrician. Both are owners of Fusion Medical Spa who provide OBGYN services, Laser Skin Resurfacing; the most effective treatment for tightening and enhancing the overall appearance of the skin. Micro beams of laser energy penetrate the skin to create areas of affected tissue, Vein Therapy, tattoo removal, physician assisted weight loss, laser hair removal and other skin care procedures relevant to aging, sun exposure and scar tissue.

Capital improvements

Lincoln County Medical Center continues major investments for the county with mill levy funds with the outpatient lab and emergency room renovation in 1999-2000 and the operating room suites/warehouse remodel and renovation in 2004-05. LCMC invested $1.8 million for an MRI replacement; $50,000 Bone Densitometer; $4.3 million Electronic Health Record deployment; $561,000 for an ICD-10 coding system; $1.5 million in furniture, fixtures and equipment commitment from Presbyterian for the Physician’s Office Building In 2010, LCMC installed a new digital mammography machine. The Therapy Center opened in 2009 and the Capitan Medical Clinic opened in November 2011 LCMC has made other regular reinvestments such as an Accudose Medication Safety system in all departments which is a room sanitizer to reduce the possibility of any infectious viruses, bacteria and fungal spores from contaminating rooms and infecting patients and LCEMS routinely replaces ambulances with either remounting the chassis or replacing the entire unit at $150-250,000 per unit with the approval of the Commission. From holistic wellness, active prevention advanced specialty techniques and capital investment in rural health care, providers of all types position Lincoln County to meet the needs of its population for decades to come.

Lincoln County Garden Club life member

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Lincoln County garden club vice president, Cynthia Shafer, left, presents a colorful Life Membership pin to Judy Preston who has served as president of the Garden Club for two years. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture.

17 Years Experience Dry Foam Process No Chemicals Better known as the ‘Door-To-Door Carpet Man’

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Survivors get extended lifeline at the Nest

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Pictured is Kathryn Walker, creator of the SAFE Program at the Nest.

For all who work at Help End Abuse for Life and The Nest, ending violence and advocating for survivors and victims of domestic violence is a mission. Very quickly, a person becomes consumed by the work and ultimately spends thousands of hours trying to find ways to improve the lives of all the women and children served. In 2010, Kathryn Walker, long-time advocate and then-Chief Operations Director of HEAL, did exactly that by crafting a program meant to fill a gaping hole in services for survivors. Walker’s vision was a transitional housing program called SAFE, or the Self-Funded Assistance for Empowerment program. The Nest operates within a series of restrictions and limitations because of how federal and state funding work. Essentially, women who seek shelter are granted funding for up to 90 days of residency with The Nest. SAFE is a program for those residents of The Nest who have come close to running out of time and need a little more wiggle room to successfully and completely launch into their new, independent lives.

As an illustration, if a woman had started working full-time during her stay with The Nest, but was still a couple paychecks shy of a deposit for an apartment, or if she was simply waiting a few more weeks for a rental to come available, then SAFE would provide her a safe, affordable housing option while everything fell into place. SAFE fulfills an important need for a number of women. Due to the nature of domestic violence, battering and control and the danger of leaving, many victims arrive at The Nest with nothing. They are missing clothes, money and at times even identification like social security cards, driver’s licenses and birth certificates. Between the emotional hardship of breaking free, the need to replace all the necessities in life, and the difficulty of finding a job, especially after being forcefully unemployed for years, survivors have their work cut out for them. “Now imagine trying to get hired, or to file for financial assistance, without any documentation that you actually exist,” Walker said. To keep the program serving its

intended clientele, SAFE is offered as an option for long-term residents of The Nest who are nearing their 90-day limit and who have so far shown good behavior and success in growing. To be accepted, the women must be occupied full-time through work, school, or a combination of both. Those who are unable to work due to disabilities or other challenges are permitted to fulfill their obligations through volunteering or community work. The women are also expected to pay rent, based on a sliding scale and their income levels. Meeting the responsibility offers a sense of pride. Finally, participants must contribute certain amounts of their income to savings accounts for their future necessities. SAFE is not for all residents of The Nest, but for those who need it, the program and the extra time it provides can make the difference of a lifetime. In combination with other programs and services provided at The Nest, it is yet another tool for fulfilling Help End Abuse for Life’s core mission of empowering survivors with hope and change... and ending violence everywhere.

‘Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back’ with Relay for Life By Sandi Aguilar

Cancer is a disease that affects us all, either personally or someone we know. Some are survivors and some are not. In a tremendous, world-wide effort to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back, Relay for Life engages more than 5,200 communities in 20 countries with more than 4 million people taking part in ‘the world’s largest fight for more birthdays.’ The Lincoln County event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. The relay is an organized overnight community walk with teams of people camped out around the track. There are food, games and camaraderie. Twelve teams in Lincoln County have coordinated family-fun events such as horse stick races, face painting, cake walks and pictures with horses. A food court featuring buffalo burgers, hot dogs and nachos will be onsite. DJ Longhair will be playing music for the all night for the walkers. Silent auctions

and raffles will be providing items such as a Muela sporting knife, king suite at The Lodge and massage by Patti Gray. Fiesta dancers to entertain and Zumba classes in which to participate will also be part of the fun. The event begins Friday evening at 5 p.m. with a survivor dinner catered by Michelena’s at the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 this year. We accomplished this last year and also won the Hope Award,” explains Relay for Life Chair Cindy Parkinson. Last year, the Relay for Life event had to be moved from this first weekend in June due to the Little Bear Fire. The group held the relay later in the month with even more participation than expected and raised 15 percent more than their goal. While the American Cancer Society is making progress in the fight against cancer, there will still be an anticipated 1,660,290 new cancer cases to be diagnosed

in 2013. Of those about 580,350 Americans are projected to die of cancer equating to 1,600 people a day. Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the U.S., accounting for nearly one of every four deaths. (American Cancer Society) Relay For Life of Ruidoso Lincoln County is Friday, June 14, 6 p.m. through Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. at the All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. For more information contact Cindy Parkinson at 575-808-1205. WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT FROM A COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST BUY 3 WINDOWS

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Delusional illusions of control “The house of delusions is cheap to build and drafty to live in.” — A.E. Housman Most of my delusions are oriented toward sports. Over the last few years I have been of the belief that once I start watching the Cowboys – they start losing. How many times have I tuned in to watch them when they were winning … did the tide turn against them and they lost? Every time. Because of my delusional belief that I am the epitome of bad luck for the Dallas Cowboys, I refuse to watch their games and will only watch my recordings of their games only if they actually win! As a result, my deluded belief is reinforced by the fact that I

have yet to see the Cowboys actually lose a game! The illusion of control is the tendency to believe that we can influence something over which we have absolutely no sway. Like the beer commercial which show a group of sports fans holding their beer bottles ‘label out’ during a crucial field goal to ensure success for their team. Because technicians understand the illusion of control in all of us, they devise such things as those big fake buttons strategically placed at most pedestrian crossings which make us think we can actually have an influence over traffic lights allowing us to cross safely. These are what you could call ‘placebo buttons.’ These devices are placed there to psychologically reassure the masses that they have more control than they actually do. How about you? Do you have everything under control? The truth is we usually have less control than we

think we do. Don’t take this wrong, but it’s okay to admit that everything is not hinging on your James D. Martin superstitious belief system. My hope is that knowing this will ease your mind a bit and instead help you focus on the things that are truly important. James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Conﬁdential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575257-6283.

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Rain finally fell last Thursday evening, adorning the Ruidoso area with a brief yet welcome reprieve from a vicious dry spell. The Links walking path was temporarily vacated while the area filled with rivers and puddles. By the weekend, temperatures were back on the rise as the region returned to warm and dry conditions. The fire danger since the storms was not lowered and remain in eﬀect.

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It might be a dead horse by now

I pay attention to rules, How many of us faunadirections and signs. There feeding-felons would folare those which haven’t low that one? changed for eons, those I find humor in most which catch my eye or ear, everything, yet there are and then there are those I some signs I encounter feel are mere suggestions. which baffle even me. Like Paying attention to rules the one my man and I saw doesn’t necessarily indicate while in my hometown compliance. Watch any of Orange, Calif. a few child to see the truth in that weeks ago. While wanderstatement. If one were to ing through Old Towne (I have observed my early won’t get distracted by the Sue Hutchison years one would be assured fact that when I was growsuehutch@valornet.com the following-the-rules era ing up, it was called Downof my development was town…) I came across a sketchy at best. parking lot. For that reason and others, mom sent Or what I assumed was a parking lot. It me to school when I was 4 years old and was an asphalt-paved, paint-striped secbreathed a sigh of relief when the school tion of real estate in front of a building. bus whisked me off each morning. I’m Yet the sign text clearly posted in front of sure she panicked every afternoon I was a painted line read, “Tow away: Private returned. property; no parking in this lot at any time In the course of my travels, I’ve for any reason – NO TRESSPASSING – encountered many rule-defining-signs Unauthorized vehicles will be towed away which display only a picture. I guess, in at vehicle owner’s expense.” Along with the dumbing down process, the Head Sign the text were various ordinance numbers Maker in not only the United States but along with the Orange PD’s phone number. elsewhere determined all of us would comWhat was I to do? It certainly appeared prehend a picture better than reading text. to be indeed a parking lot. There appeared I’m sure the language barrier also plays in to be painted vehicular-sized spaces. Yet because the closer I travel to the Mexican the sign clearly stated that, not only was no border, the more picture signs I see. Glanc- one to park there, but no one was to even ing at a sign which requires reading while be there. I clearly saw this sign as a chaltraveling in excess of 65 mph may be a lenge. I approached the parking lot, phone challenge for some. For me, it’s not only a camera on and snapped a quick picture. delight, but material. The sign did not mention that it was illegal Those of you who are regular readers to take a photo of the sign. (I’m still amazed you are) will realize I’ve A life lesson I’ve learned and lived attacked signs from all parts of the country. by in certain circumstances for decades: I’m no respecter of areas. Every sign I pass forgiveness is far easier to obtain than and notice is fair game. It might be a dead permission. horse to some, but for me, I can’t help but You’ll be relieved to know that not comment when I keep finding easy mateone vehicle was in that lot. Even though it rial. was a busy day for Old Towne, filled with A few months ago, I was on a nearby longtime City of Orange anchor Chapmilitary installation and saw a yellow man University students about to graduate diamond with a silhouette of a tank. I was along with parents trailing behind, no one fairly certain it meant that there could be violated the sign. The text was intimidating one crossing our road at any moment. It’s enough to keep rule-following personnel not often I see a tank-crossing warning, but from attempting to use the asphalted real here in paradise, we feature many silhouestate the way it appeared to be designed. ette diamonds. Elk or deer crossing signs Mission accomplished. have found their homes in various places I truly wanted to retrieve our properlythrough our area. A few years ago I saw a parked vehicle from its meter-fed space yellow diamond sign affixed on the right and move it to the don’t-park-here-we’reof way of a dirt road with a silhouette of not-a-parking lot. Just to watch. an airplane. One would think airplanes I didn’t. But, like the little Capitalist I wouldn’t need a road crossing warning. am, I wondered just how much the owner One would be wrong outside Agness, Ore. of the don’t-park-here-ever lot could have Or the yellow diamond with a martini made by charging for allowing some to glass shape, accompanied by a key with a park in the lot, particularly during Chapred slash circle on top. This sign indicates man University’s graduation ceremony one should not drink martinis and hold a across the street. Or, after paying for key. Seriously, I realize the sign indicates parking, one could have, for yet another that drivers should not drink alcoholic fee, a professional photo taken smiling and beverages prior to turning the key in any standing near the original sign, holding ignition, and I heartily approve. another sign saying, “except me.” Perhaps on our mountain we’ll soon In the next few weeks, Ruidoso will see signs which silhouette the head of a be scented with the wet asphalt of NM deer and a human hand offering the deer a Department of Transportation’s repaving Twinkie, surrounded by a red slash circle. project on Sudderth. I know many of will fight the urge to follow behind the asphalt finisher and sneak an imprint or two in the fresh surface. I have no idea where I would go to seek forgiveness for that one. Hoping Sudderth business owners won’t take the above suggestion (too) seriously, Sue can be reached at suehutch@valornet. com.

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Members of NM delegation introduce bill to protect special-ed federal funding WASHINGTON – Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation have introduced a bill that would protect New Mexico’s future special education funding. This week, the Department of Education ruled that New Mexico underfunded its share of the cost of educating students with special needs for the state fiscal year 2011. It determined New Mexico did not meet its financial obligations for special education spending by $34 million. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states must maintain their share of special education spending through maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement to ensure they use federal funding to enhance their services rather than supplant state funds. When states fall short of maintaining this effort, current law requires the federal contribution for special education funding be reduced by that same amount for all future years. The “IDEA Adjustment Act” would limit any reduction in funding the Department may impose on a state like New Mexico to just one year of reduced funding. It was introduced yesterday by U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich in the Senate and by Reps. Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham in the House of Representatives. In a Jan. 31 letter, the delegation asked the Department to give serious consideration to New Mexico’s FY10 and FY11 waiver applications to avoid a reduction in the state’s special education funding. That effort also resulted in New Mexico receiving deadline extensions while the state provided additional data to support its waiver application. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Appropriations Committee, also worked with the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee to include similar language in the current fiscal year 2013 Continuing Resolution and is also working to include language in future appropriation bills. “We must meet the shared responsibility of fully and fairly educating students with special needs, and we’ve introduced this bill to make sure our schools have the

needed federal resources to do so in the future,” Sen. Udall said. “This is an unfortunate situation but we must work together to do right by our children, parents and teachers who rely on this important source of federal funding.” “Investing in education is an investment in New Mexico’s future. Students with special needs deserve the resources and quality education they need to succeed. This legislation will ensure that the federal funding New Mexico’s schools rely upon will be there for them in future years and will help open the door to a better education for all of our children,” Sen. Heinrich said. “The U.S. Department of Education’s determination that the state failed to meet the maintenance of effort requirement in 2011 is a serious blow at a time when New Mexico cannot afford to lose out on vital federal funding,” Rep. Ben Ray Luján said. “Losing $34 million – especially when it will be a permanent loss unless the legislation we introduced today is passed into law – will have painful consequences for other important priorities. What is even more concerning is that the U.S. Department of Education’s letter stated that the State Public Education Department likely failed to meet maintenance of effort requirements in 2012 as well, which could result in an additional loss of $26 million per year. Anyone that has a child with special needs in their family or knows someone with special needs should be disappointed and frustrated with the state’s inability to meet these requirements over the past few years. I will be working diligently with the delegation to advocate for passage of our legislation that lessens the impact of this decision and helps New Mexico schools get important funding for special education moving forward.” “States have an important obligation to provide a quality education to all of our students, especially those with special needs,” Rep. Lujan Grisham said. “This bill ensures that New Mexico’s students don’t needlessly suffer as a result of the state’s failure to meet its special education funding obligations.”

The sock option Copyright © 2013 Jay McKittrick It’s no secret that millions of people (for many reasons) have trouble putting their socks on in the morning. It’s literally a pain in the back. But what’s a guy or gal to do – go without socks – wear sandals, slip-ons or flip flops? Introducing The Sock Option “…A revolution in sock application technology.” Here’s how it works: Sitting comfortably on the side of your bed with the ‘Sock Option’ machine in front of you, simply slip a pair of your favorite cotton, wool or nylon socks onto the ergonomically designed foot-shaped paddles. Then, with a firm

grip on the handle bars, press the start button. The machine does the rest. (a) The start button lights a fuse (b) which ignites a fire cracker (c) which scares a chicken into laying an egg (d) that egg rolls down a ramp and lands on the high end of a small teeter totter (e) which totters, flipping the switch of a toaster, ejecting the toast at high speed (f) the toast hits a lever causing a clockwork style coil spring to release (g) which turns a flywheel causing the Sock Option machine to flip upside down, thus allowing the person to place their feet into their socks without bending over. It’s just that simple! Of course, some of

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you will ask: “Why all the Rube Goldberg stuff – why not just use a simple AC or DC servo motor to flip the device upside down – or better yet, why doesn’t the device flip with just the weight of the socks? Well the answer is simple, because that would take all the fun out of it – wouldn’t it? And besides, that’s what humans do – we find complicated ways to solve simple problems.

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Pro baseball Cleveland at Texas, 6 p.m.

June 13

Pro baseball Toronto at Texas, 6 p.m.

June 14

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June 17

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Sports Results

June 7

High school football 6 man/1A North-South game North 59, South 12 High school girls basketball B/1A North-South game South 73, North 34 High school baseball Class 1A/3A North-South series South 25, North 6 High school softball Class 1A/3A North-South series North 7, South 4

June 8

High school baseball Class 1A/3A North-South series North 15, South 10 North 10, South 9 High school softball Class 1A/3A North-South series South 20, North 16 North 10, South 5

Sports Upcoming

June 11

Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Minor playoﬀs – DBacks vs. Astros, 5:30 p.m. Yankees vs. Pirates/Tigers winner, 7:30 p.m.

June 12

Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Major playoﬀs – Dodgers vs. Tigers, 5:30 p.m. Yankees vs. Marlins/Phillies winner, 7:30 p.m.

June 13

Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Major and Minor playoﬀs, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

June 14

Horse racing NM Adequan Challenge trials at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m. Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Major and Minor playoﬀs, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Softball Cool Pines Classic at Eagle Creek, TBA

June 15

Horse racing Mountain Top Futurity at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m. Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Major and Minor playoﬀs, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Softball Cool Pines Classic at Eagle Creek, TBA Boxing Rocks Boxing night at Ruidoso Downs Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

June 16

Horse racing Norgor Derby at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m. Softball Cool Pines Classic at Eagle Creek, TBA

June 17

Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m. Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Major and Minor playoﬀs, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

June 18

Little League baseball at Gavilan Canyon Field Minor championship, 5:30 p.m. Major championship, 7:30 p.m.

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By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It took a final push with a little more than 100 yards to go for a colt named Cartel Quick to win Sunday’s Ruidoso Futurity by little more than a nose. The horse, ridden by Tanner Thedford, started with a clean break and flew to a 17.428-second time, just holding off You N How Many More at the wire. The exertion was so Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press high, Cartel Quick needed Tanner Thedford smiles at fellow jockey Jaime Leos after the running gallons of water to cool of the Ruidoso Futurity, Sunday, at Ruidoso Downs. Thedford rode him down and he was unCartel Quick to a narrow victory. able to get to the winner’s circle while suffering from ling Sale purchase, earned $315,000 of the $750,000 exhaustion. He was later vanned off the track, but purse, the biggest win of the colt’s very short career. owner Sergio Enriquez said he can recover. He was a winner by a length in the trials to the “This was only his second time out, and he ran Ruidoso Futurity – the first race ever for the twopretty good,” Enriquez said. “He just tightened up a year old – just two weeks ago. Now Cartel Quick little bit, and I’m sure he’ll be all right.” is the only horse eligible for the $4 million All “This is a good horse,” said Thedford, who had American Triple Crown Bonus, a prize that goes to a big grin on his face just after crossing the finish line. “I knew that I had it at the wire.” see FUTURITY pg. B3 Cartel Quick, a $10,000 Ruidoso Select Year-

Wicked Courage wins Ruidoso Derby By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press Andrew Smith’s Wicked Courage raced erratically but was controlled by jockey Cody Jensen, who had 10 screws and a plate surgically placed in his left collarbone 18 days ago, to hold on and win a tight $822,603 Ruidoso Derby on Saturday afternoon. It was the seventh-straight win for Wicked Courage. The Ruidoso Derby purse set an all-time record, surpassing the $702,896 purse in the 2011 running. Wicked Courage now has the opportunity to take the two upcoming derbies at Ruidoso Downs: the $1 million (est.) Rainbow Derby and the $2.8 million (est.) All American Derby. The 440-yard Rainbow Derby and the 440-yard All American Derby will each have record purses with the All American Derby having the all-time largest purse in quarter horse racing history. A sweep of the three derbies would pay approximately $2 million to the winner. “My dream is to win all three

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Jockey Cody Jensen leads Wicked Courage (8) to the narrowest of victories in Saturday’s Ruidoso Derby final at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Less than a length separated the top six finishers (derbies),” said Smith. “But, it’s really not about the money. It’s about the glory of winning these races.” Wicked Courage and Jensen were all out to win the Ruidoso Derby. Ill Stop The World was a neck back in second and it was another head back to third-place finisher Sugardaddy B. The topsix finishers were separated by two necks, two heads and a nose in a prototypical “cavalry charge” quarter horse finish.

North dominates in smallschool all-star football

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ALBUQUERQUE – The annual North-South all-star games – sponsored by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association – are usually pretty close affairs due to the amount of talent amassed on both sides. Friday’s Six man-1A game was a domination by the North, however, thanks in part to the running of Mountainair’s Cimarron Zamora. The Mustang graduate piled up 184 yards and two touchdowns in leading the North to a 49-12 rout at Milne Stadium. If Zamora wasn’t running the ball, quarterback Hayes Frost of Logan was passing for 132 yards and three touchdowns. Most of those yards – 97 in all, and one score – went to receiver Shilo Boye of Fort Sumner. By the end of the game, the northern schools had a big enough lead to warrant a running clock. For all the offensive pyrotechnics, it wasn’t a blowout from the very beginning. The North drew first blood on a 7-yard

see DERBY pg. B4

Osos returning? By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Three years after playing in the inaugural Pecos League season, the Ruidoso Osos are returning to the schedule. At least, that’s what league Commissioner Andrew Dunn wants for the 2014 season. Dunn has sent an official letter to Village Manager Debi Lee asking for permission to use the baseball field at White Mountain Athletic Complex once more for play in the independent developmental league. The 2011 season saw the Osos fall just short of winning the first ever Pecos League title. It was a season filled with as many problems

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a visit from the Master On the

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Todd Fuqua It’s not every day a martial arts grand master visits New Mexico. It happens once every year. Han Young Choi, the only 10th-dan black belt in the Chun Ki Do of Hopkido, visited the state – and Ruidoso in particular – on Monday to help administer a black belt test for a local student at Southwest Personal Fitness and share his many years of experience. Choi’s credentials in the art are impeccable. His great uncle – Yong-Sul Choi – was the originator of the Hopkido tradition, having served as a commander in the Korean Army. Choi lives in South Korea, but travels the world each year, making stops across the United States, South America, Kenya, Germany, France, and all across Asia. That he makes New Mexico one of those stops is remarkable. The reason he makes it an annual visit is pretty remarkable as well. According to Michael Widener – owner of Southwest Personal Fitness and a second-dan black belt in his own right – Choi was asked to visit the state each year by then-Governor Bruce King in return of his ability to hold classes and instruction without bureaucratic red tape. Choi has kept his word and come every year for the past 20plus years since then. Monday was an especially nervous one for Ruidoso High alumnus Tanner Wapaha, who was testing for her first black belt under the watchful eyes of Choi, German eighth-dan black best Roman Urban and ninth-dan black belt Daniel Walker from Santa Fe. The test wasn’t that long – only about 30 minutes, in which Wapaha showed her skills and knowledge of the discipline. By the end of the session, she had a certificate and belt signifying a major milepost in her journey. “Journey,” is the operative word, here. Walker – in administering the test – stated the martial arts student is always learning, always improving. How far along Wapaha – or other students – are by Choi’s next visit remains to be seen. Rest assured, however, Choi will be here to see them through their next checkpoint of the quest.

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“He was jumping tracks and shadows,” said Jensen. “I was on the lead just trying to hold him together.” Only 20 days before the Ruidoso Derby, Jensen was in a riding accident at Remington Park and two days later Dr. Brian Levings performed surgery on Jensen’s clavicle that was shattered into five pieces. “I had a lot of hope that I

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Ruidoso duo represents well at Great Southwest By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ALBUQUERQUE – One didn’t even have to be a competitor to see there was a major difference between the Great Southwest Classic and the state track meet held at the same venue just two weeks before. Just a look at some of the elite athletes from across the country showed that the talent pool had increased exponentially at UNM’s track stadium June 6-8. But even with the super speed and athleticism, Ruidoso runners Ryann Flack and Shalom Kellar weren’t intimidated at all. “They did what they are trained to do,” said Sam Lee, who coached the duo in preparation for the weekend. “The competition itself is tremendous. This was a great opportunity for them to be invited to compete with kids of that caliber. “Their times were indicative that they were running their best times this season,” he added. “That confirms that they don’t hold back.” Kellar ran in the 200-meter dash – finishing 12th with a time of 25.87 – and was the anchor leg for New Mexico B 4x200-relay team, finishing ninth with a time of 1:43.91. Flack was in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles and also ran the third leg in the shuttle hurdle relay. The shuttle hurdle event is a fun one to watch, with runners at each end of the 100-meter straightaway taking off when their teammate reaches the mark. There’s no baton, just a lot of runners moving in opposite directions at the same time.

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Ruidoso’s Ryan Flack, second from left, was a member of the New Mexico shuttle hurdle relay team that finished fourth at this year’s Great Southwest Classic in Albuquerque.

New Mexico’s squad ran the event in 1:05.947, barely behind Arizona in the second heat of the event. It was fast enough for Flack to bring home a medal. “I was really happy she came out of this with a medal,” Lee said. “She’d have had a personal best in the 100-hurdles too but for that last bit at the end.” Flack finished with a time of 16.83 seconds, but felt she could have run 15.5 or better if she hadn’t been held up by Missouri’s Jenna Clements, who clipped the secondto-last hurdle and fell into Flack’s lane. Flack had to run around Clements to get to the finish line. Frustrating? Sure. But it’s still a big deal that Flack

OSOS from pg. B3 as thrills, including the lack of lights at the field, an inability to get permission to sell alcohol at the games, and a revolving door for managers and general managers throughout the season. In his letter, Dunn states the league would operate the Osos this time – rather than farming it out to any private individual. The league currently operates the Roswell Invaders and White Sands Pupfish of Alamogordo in this manner. Those teams are in fact the reason Dunn is so keen on bringing Ruidoso back into the fold. “Without White Sands begging for it, we wouldn’t be looking at Ruido-

so,” Dunn said. “With their proximity to each other on Highway 70, the savings would be huge with no need for hotel room stays and short road trips.” Currently, there are eight teams in the league, divided into North and South divisions. Roswell, White Sands, Taos and Alpine, Texas make up the current South division. Under the proposed schedule, Ruidoso would take Taos’ place, with Taos likely being removed from the league. The Osos would play a 70-game schedule, between 15 and 20 of which would be at home – mainly on the weekends. Another unique situation is that the

Continuing the journey

Osos will share the same mascot with Raton, which took on the Osos moniker to start the current 2013 season. According to a press release on the Pecos League website, the Raton Osos will keep the iconic Grizzly Bear logo and black hat, wearing black jerseys, while the Ruidoso Osos will wear brown or orange jerseys featuring the familiar “Ruidosos” lettering. Dunn states there is a precedent of having two teams in the same league with the same mascot, using the Canadian Football League as an example. The Ottawa Rough Riders and Saskatchewan Roughriders – spelled differently – played one another in a Grey Cup championship in 1951, but were in different leagues until the formation of the CFL in 1958.

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Ruidoso Hopkido student Tanner Wapaha recently received her 1st-dan black belt in the discipline after testing before a panel that included South Korea’s Han Young Choi, the only 10th-dan in Hapkido in the world, at Southwest Personal Fitness on June 3. Han Young Choi (seated, center) is shown with (back row, l-r) Gabrielle Brillante, Tanner Wapaha, Spencer Taylor, 6th dan black belt Jorg Mossmann, 2nd dan black belt Michael Widener, Richard Scott, Joy Wyatt, 5th dan black belt John Wyatt. Front row with Choi is (l-r) Harley Widener, 5th dan black belt Roman Urban, 9th dan black belt Daniel Walker and Michael Ethan Widener.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday summer team standings, week 2 of 14 Name Won Lost Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Strike Ballz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Ball Busters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 3 Old Farts & A Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 The Outlaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Time Out Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4

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Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Team 7 2,546, Ball Busters 2,436, The outlaws 2,392 Handicap game – Four Feathers 919, Strike Ballz 863, Split Happens 831 Individual scores will be tracked beginning with week 5

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Ryann Flack, right, is held up by Missouri’s Jenna Clements in the 100-meter hurdles at the Great Southwest Classic in Albuquerque. Flack had to run around Clements at the finish line. was there among some of the best high school athletes in the country. She was 18th overall in her strongest event, the 300-hurdles, with a time of 48.37 seconds. Lee is hoping the work Flack and Kellar have done to reach the meet inspires other athletes to do the same next season. “All the kids I’ve coached work hard,” Lee said. “That’s just in their nature. I believe we’ll have more kids doing this.”

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FOOTBALL from pg. B1 strike from Frost to Boyle in the first quarter, but Capitan’s Dreamer Whipple answered with a four-yard punch-in with 6:23 left in the second quarter, and the South was down by just a point. The North scored again on the first of Zamora’s two touchdowns less than a minute later, and the South continued to make it close on a 70-yard run by Capitan’s Tim Dickinson with 4:09 left in the half. “It was great to be on the same team with all my rivals in this game, but to get a big run like that, it felt real good,” Dickinson said. “Edgar (Soto, from Hagerman), had the block, I found the seam on the outside and Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press took it. Capitan’s Tim Dickinson gives a wry smile as he approaches outgoDickinson’s run was ing Tiger coach Collin Justiss before the start of the Six man-1A Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press almost stopped short on a North-South game at Albuquerque’s Milne Stadium on Friday. DickCapitan center Christian Valadez, left, blocks McCurdy’s Manushoestring tackle by Boyle inson had the highlight of the game for the South, popping oﬀ for a el Jaramillo during the Six man-1A North-South all-star game, just before the endzone, but 70-yard touchdown run near the end of the first half. Friday, at Albuquerque’s Milne Stadium. Dickinson was able to outrun which wasn’t nearly as successful. Quarterback’s Tyler him. 18-yard pass from Frost to Jesus Ortega with no time on Sites of Dora and Dylan Julian of Magdalena combined “He almost got me, but after I felt that big old flop in the clock. for only 17 yards in the air and threw five interceptions. the background, I knew I had a score,” Dickinson said. After that, it was all North in scoring, although the Tavi Nash of Carrizozo caught the first of only two As good as that score felt for Dickinson and the South South did start racking up some yards as Whipple ended completions on the evening for the South, a four-yard gain squad, it was pretty much their last hurrah. The North was up with 45 yards to compliment Dickinson. on the sideline midway through the second quarter. able to score twice more before the break, including an The real problem was the South’s passing game,

Ruidoso Sprint triathlon, a diﬀerent world By Eugene Heathman Editor Racing conditions at this year’s Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon were a world apart from last year considering the howling wind and the monstrous columns of smoke produced by the Little Bear Fire. Race organizer Frederic Moras pointed toward Buck Mountain and congratulated the efforts of firefighters efforts last year while thanking the participants in Saturday’s race. “Last year that mountain looked like an atomic bomb had exploded. This year, it’s a perfect day for a triathlon,” Moras said. The race featured two parts: A sanctioned, abbreviated triathlon which is how the term ‘Sprint’ was coined consisted of biking, running and swimming – for adults and a run-swim “splash and dash” for the youth. The adult cycling event was extended to 17 miles, and a combination of street and trail running from Wingfield Park and the trails around Grindstone Lake. Approximately 130 participants registered and filled most of the age divisions and relay categories.

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Carol Gasaway of La Jolla, Cali., breezed to a first place finish in the women’s division of the Ruidoso Sprint triathlon.

OVERALL RESULTS - INDIVIDUAL MALES Name City Total time Robert Browning Albuquerque 1:29:20.05 Price Lawhon El Paso 1:30:55.90 Stephan Huber Alamogordo 1:33:06.30 OVERALL RESULTS - FEMALES Name City Total time Carol Gasaway La Jolla, Cali. 1:48:03.90 Cindy Lacotta Tuscon 1:51:53.80 Grace Petty Marfa, Texas 1:52:48.55 RELAY RESULTS- Male Blue Lotus 1:39:10.70 BAD BOYZ 2:29:29.80 RELAY RESULTS- Female NO NAME 2:18:21.85 RELAY RESULTS- Team Gonzales 1:32:21.65 Beavers&Ducks 1:41:35.35 SADSP 2:08:14.25

FUTURITY from pg. B1 the horse that can win the Ruidoso, Rainbow and All American futurites. Of course, that’s only a possibility if Cartel Quick can run – and run well enough – in the Rainbow Futurity trials July 4 and 5. It’s the first time trials to the second Triple Crown leg have been split up over two days. “These were some of the best 2-year-olds in the country, and we were fortunate to come out in front,” Enriquez said. “Hopefully he’ll be around for the Rainbow as well. In the trials he did well coming back, so I’m sure he’ll be all right.” The race wasn’t nearly as good to One Quick Eagle. The fastest qualifier to Sunday’s race was bumped numerous times from the gate and lost all chance to even show, finishing ninth out of 10 horses.

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Grooms water down Cartel Quick after the colt won Sunday’s Ruidoso Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Cartel Quick was later vanned oﬀ the track in accordance with track safety policies.

The RANGER report

Kirkman learns of cancer diagnosis

By Chris Toman Special to MLB.com TORONTO -- Left-hander Michael Kirkman was placed on the 15-day disabled list after being diagnosed with a recurrence of cutaneous lymphoma on his right triceps. The cancer, which will be treated with radiation sessions, was found during a routine screening in May by Rangers doctors and comes after Kirkman was first diagnosed with skin cancer in the same area in January 2012. Kirkman said the cancer is “about two millimeters outside of where the original spot was they had to radiate last year.” Kirkman, who is unsure when the radiation treatment will begin, will be away from the team to give himself a mental break, but is hoping to continue baseball activities during the process and be back with the Rangers in a couple of weeks, he said.

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Senior Olympics set to begin in Roswell By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – Starting Wednesday, Roswell will be overflowing with athletes who will be showing they can compete no matter their age, as the New Mexico Senior Olympics hosts its 36th annual State Summer Games. It’s the first time Roswell will host the games since 1988 – the last six years have been in Las Cruces – despite the fact the alien city has been the headquarters for Senior Olympics since its founding. “The city and the county have both been gracious to us to put a roof over our heads, and we’ve just always done this event long distance,” said executive director Cecilia Acosta. “It’s nice that this year we don’t have to live out of a suitcase and live in the dorms for putting on the games.” The reason for Roswell getting the bid over other proposals, including Albuquerque, was simple: economics. “There was a drastic financial different proposal when you looked at what it cost to utilize the facilities,” Acosta said. “And I think Roswell will be very glad that they took the time and effort to bid, because we have 900 seniors coming to Roswell this year, and possibly 1.200 next year because it will be a qualifying year.” Every even-numbered year athletes can qualify for the national games, but even though this year is not a qualifier, don’t expect any lack of competition. Athletes compete in five-year age increments beginning at age 50 in 26 different recreation and Olympic-type events. New Mexico Military Institute is one of the main venues for the events, hosting opening ceremonies and the athlete social as well as archery, badminton, basketball, dance, golf, pickleball, racquetball, frisbee distance, huachas, soccer accuracy, softball distance, swimming, table tennis and talent. A demonstration sport, disc golf, will take place at the Enchanted Lands disc golf course. Other events will be spread out throughout the city and Chaves County, including Bottomless Lakes State Park (cycling), ENMU-R (shuffleboard); the Roswell Convention Center (air gun, fun events, frisbee accuracy, road race run); City Center Lanes (bowling); the Roswell Adult and Senior Center (8-ball pool); Cahoon Park (horseshoes and tennis); and the Wool Bowl (track and field, racewalk.) Athletes may compete in up to 10 different sports, and, Acosta said, many try to do just that. “Some folks have really been enthusiastic about signing up for 10 or 11 events,” she said. “Pretty much everybody’s on their own to try and manage and adjust their schedule to see if they can do everything they signed up for. Some times it’s a little challenging. We stick to the schedule and there’s no accommodating individual athletes. Game time is scheduled time.” Athletes range in age from 50 up to this year’s oldest, 94-year-old Gertrude Wolschon, Las Cruces, and come from 29 communities, cities and pueblos sanctioned by NMSO. (All state athletes must have qualified at local games.) The public is encouraged to come out and cheer for their favorite athletes. “The events are all open to the public,” Acosta said. “They can come and watch and cheer the senior athletes to the finish line. All the events are open to the public and no charge. Free admission.” One of the highlights of the games is the opening ceremonies, set for 7 p.m. June 12 at NMMI’s Stapp Field. “Our opening ceremonies are pretty awesome,” Acosta said. The ceremony includes a parade of athletes introducing groups by cities, communities and pueblos that are designated at local games sites; remarks from Roswell mayor Del Jurney and the Torch Run. The Torch Run will feature four Senior Olympic athletes who will hand off the flame as the official kickoff to the Games. Golden Athletes Mary Kirsling, 90, Torrance County, and Walter Baker, 82, Las Cruces, will be honored, as will Pat Schear, Chaves County, who will receive the Courage Award. The Courage award is designed to recognize an athlete who has competed in the Games for two years or more in spite of a non-reversible medical condition. The Golden Athlete is recognized for his/her outstanding personal, professional or community contribution and/or

a contribution to enhance the quality of life of another senior adult. Another highlight of the opening ceremonies will be the recognition of Roswell’s Ernesto Ramos, who organized the first-ever state-wide Senior Olympics in 1979. In the history of the 35 years, Ramos has attended every NM Senior Game, which has grown to more than 2,000-plus athletes and one of the most successful Senior Olympic Games in the country. Ramos himself was an athlete, inducted to the El Paso Baseball of Fame in 1998. “I love to attend the games because the level of competition is intense and it’s a very exciting time,” Ramos said. “People may think that the Senior Olympics is older people casually playing sports, but once you see how competitive the action is, you will become an instant fan. We have some of the best senior athletes in the state and when our athletes go on to compete at the national level, they bring home the gold.” Spectators will get to see just how competitive these senior athletes are when the games kick off May 12. “Our slogan is, ‘You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing,’” Acosta said. “We truly have that as our motto.”

Record number of LC athletes at Senior games A record number of Lincoln County men and women have qualified for this year’s New Mexico Senior Olympic games – the 35th annual – starting June 12 in Roswell. A majority of the games will be played on the New Mexico Military Institute campus over four days. Athletes 50 years and older compete in for medals and ribbons in five-year age groups. The most popular sport this year is pickleball, which saw 37 Lincoln County participants making it to the state games, up from 22 last year. Bowling involves 14 locals, with six in cycling. There are several others in horseshoes, swimming, archery, track and field and racewalking. 2013 is a non-qualifying year

for the National Senior games, being played in Cleveland this July. Next year, athletes must place in the top 3 at the state games to register for the 2015 national games. ––– Lincoln County athletes at New Mexico Senior Olympics Sharon Allen, Harry Allwein, Hughland Amos, Shirley Beer, Kai Brown, Joyce Cadwallader, Frank Cannella, Andy Carter, Christopher Carusona, John Castruccio, Larry Caywood, Martha Chavez; Randy Chilton, Joseph Citarella, Jim Clements, Linda Clements, Peggy Cobb, Dick Cox, Tom Douglas, Michael Dudman, Kelly Dunn, Carol Empson, Makey Ervin, Galen Farrington;

Judy Gerth, Fred Gerth Jr., Dean Goupils, Claibourne Harris, Deborah Harris, Rose Helmke, June Hence, Theodore Hoffman, Carol Hoffman, Douglas Hunsicker, William Kennedy, Paul Kunkle, Hubert Lee; Dennis Long, Rich Lurix, Sharon Lurix, Ginny Makowski, Lori Malone, James Malone, Robert McCann, Sandi Meek, Spud Mitchum, Linda Mitchum, Frederic Moras, Gene Nitz, Vicky Noakes; Don Noakes, James Paxton, Marshall Pura, James Riggs, Cindy Sanchez, Lucy Servies, David Shorter, Leanne Smith, Marc Stewart, Jack Turner, Ann Turner, Ron Wall, Gloria Wheeler, Walter Winters, Clyde Ziegler.

DERBY from pg. B1 would get back this quick. I have to give a lot of thanks to Dr. Levings. All I had was hope and a good doctor,” Jensen said. Jensen was also aboard a good horse, who had proven himself with six straight wins against lesser company. Five of those wins came with Jensen aboard. “I knew he would fit here,” said Jensen. The winning streak includes wins last year in the Black Gold 350 Futurity and the Black Gold Championship last fall at Will Rogers Down and then the Bob Moore Stakes in April at Remington Park for trainer Luis Villafranco. Wicked Courage won the first of eight Ruidoso Derby trials while knifing through a 25 miles per hour headwind. Then between the fifth and sixth trials the wind shifted to a 15 miles per hour tail wind. The result was the top-nine qualifiers came out of the last three trials and Wicked Courage was the 10th and final qualifier with his 19.553 time. Smith had been unsuccessfully trying to qualify one of his horses for a Grade 1 race at Ruidoso Downs since 1985. He had raced countless horses in the trials and never made the finals. “I just didn’t have good enough horses. When the wind changed I thought ‘Here we go again.’ I was thinking it would be just like last year when we had the 12th-fastest time to the Ruidoso Futurity with this horse,” Smith said.

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The wagering fans knew what Wicked Courage had done. He was bet down to 17-10 favoritism on the strength of his winning streak and qualifying for the finals while overcoming a 40 miles per hour wind differential during the trials. A gelded son of Captain Courage and the Dash For Cash daughter Wicked Pamela, Wicked Courage was a $4,000 bargain as a yearling at the Heritage Place Sale. “I really liked that his second dam is Viking Anne and he didn’t bring that much money because he was by a young stallion.” Viking Anne was a legend at Los Alamitos in Southern California as one of the greatest 870-yard runners of all-time. “There are no leaks in his pedigree,” Smith said. Ron and Kati Hanna’s runner-up Ill Stop The World was in the fight to the wire. The Fdd Dynasty gelding won his trial by one-and-one-half lengths after taking a SunRay Park allowance race in April for trainer Chris Zamora. Ill Stop The World has three wins, a second and a third from eight starts. Sugardaddy B, owned by Jakita Investments LLC, was fourth in his wind-aided Ruidoso Derby trial and the Bigtime Favorite gelding stepped forward with his thirdplace finish in the Ruidoso Derby for trainer Blane Wood. Following the top-three horses under the wire were Tayte Me Down, Charvet, Pyro, Kat Quick, A Dream To Remember, First Alibi Snow and Mr Perry Cartel.

June 11, 2013

Education

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By Corey Bard

I have been approached by a library vendor to begin offering magazines in e-format. The trend has been for public libraries to offer fewer print magazines. Many of you still come to the library to read newspapers and magazines, but those days may be over. National Geographic demonstrated last year at the miniconference in Carlsbad. The company has digitized every issue. The pictures and interactive ability of the computer make a compelling argument that experiencing the Pyramids of Egypt, Machu Pichu, The Great Wall of China, and Stonehenge in eformats surpasses going through grandpa’s collection of magazines he saved in the attic. When I visited the Grand Canyon in 2011, I tried to take pictures. At the disabled ski auction, I bought an incredible photograph of the Grand Canyon that still has not made it to my office walls yet. Anyone who has been to the Grand Canyon knows no picture or film of men trying to navigate the Colorado River can match being there looking out over the edge and experiencing the majestic. A friend, Tim Koh, and his brother hiked 38 miles down and up in one day at the Grand Canyon a year ago. I do not recommend such extreme tests of endurance – the terrain and heat make this kind of challenge pretty dangerous. When you are not able to visit places like the Grand Canyon, having access to digitized versions of National Geographic can take you around the world. On a similar note, another vendor has asked me about providing downloadable music. Ruidoso Public Library has never developed a very comprehensive music collection. It is clear there are not many CDs

– we have more audiobooks on CD than music. CDs and DVDs (movies) have not been around that long and are already considered obsolete. Books, movies and music will all be downloadable from the library in the next couple years. Since the music collection has not been a focus in the past, I question paying for music especially with free downloads from Spotify or Pandora available to anyone. We formed the New Mexico Library 2 GO Consortium more than a year ago and have been training many of you to download e-books to Kindles, Nooks, Ipads, and smart phones every month. I recently signed a lease to provide books on a CD for a year mostly because many of you travel long distances in your car to and from Ruidoso and have expressed desire to listen to books on CDs. “Gone Girl” is a novel I have been reading lately (in print form) that deals with a married couple who lost their jobs as writers in New York City – a commentary on the dying print publishing industry. They moved to the husband’s small Missouri hometown and the wife disappears. The chapters alternate between the husband’s point of view as the investigation of her as a missing person goes on and her diaries recollecting their move to Missouri and her view of their relationship. The book is very well written, published in 2012, full of twists and turns in the plot, with a clever change of narration throughout. “Gone Girl” is great summer reading material. The Friends of the Library ask that you consider Sponsoring A Child for the Summer Reading Program. Donations of any amount are appreciated. The summer reading program has events every day in June and July and reading over the summer helps children continue their reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and development between grades. Stop in and see what’s going on this summer at the library.

Paranormal experiences at the library

Whether you see them, feel them or just have “that” feeling sometimes... Do ghosts really exist? Members of the Lincoln County Paranormal and Historical Society (LCP) wish to share their paranormal passion at the Ruidoso Public Library on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Their presentation focuses on their investigations at Fort Stanton and as well as documentation gained at White Oaks. LCP raises awareness of paranormal activity while supporting past historical events related to the historical places investigated. Co-founded in 2010 by Sumi and Kevin Junge, the wife and husband team started by visiting local graveyards. As well as being one of the primary investigators, Sumi is also the webmaster for Lincoln County Paranormal presence on MySpace and Facebook as well as a blog at lincolncountyparanormal.tumblr.com and www. lincolncountyparanormal.yolasite.com Joining Sumi and Kevin are Kev and Seph Grim, who are the technicians. Seph, which is short for Persephone, is a sensitive and investigator. The rest of the group includes Brian Scott and Lewis Dodson, who provide public relations and interview people as part of the investigations. The stimulating connection for this group “… is their shared passion of investigating anything deemed paranormal, from ghosts and spirits to UFO’s,

crypto-zoology and more … anything out of the ordinary,” according to Sumi on her Tumblr page. At the library, LCP will share their local investigations of Fort Stanton and White Oaks. The tools of their trade will be on display and explained. And the group will share how they go about finding proof of paranormal activity. Questions and answers and the sharing of personal paranormal stories will follow the presentation. The program will be in the upstairs adult library performance area in front of archives. For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704. The Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.youseemore.com/ ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary. blogspot.com/.

Camp Innoventure for young innovators Looking for a summer camp for your child that teaches life skills they can apply in school and beyond? Camp Innoventure offers young entrepreneurs a chance to see their creative ideas go from concept to reality and gives them a taste of real-world competition for success. Camp Innoventure, run by New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, shows students what it is like to start their own business, taking them through the planning and development process and letting them sell their finished products in a real market setting. The week-long session has middle

school students brainstorming ideas, writing their mission statement and drafting a business plan before creating a product Saturday morning on the camp’s final day. The dates for the camp will be June 10 through June 15 and is open to children entering the sixth through the eighth grade. Monday through Friday, the camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, the camp will run from 9 to 11 a.m. The fee is $20 with an additional $20 to be paid to the instructor. For more information or to register, please contact ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

Smile Train stops, plays at the Capitan Library Award-winning New Mexico children’s musician Andy Mason opened Capitan Public Library’s Summer Reading program June 3. Mason, from Portales, had the children singing along to his songs about pizza, burritos, sharks, Super Juice, Owees and hand washing. The Summer Reading program runs for eight consecutive Mondays through July 22 from 10:30 to noon. Andy Mason’s music has been nominated for a New Mexico Music Award. Mason currently performs regularly in 15 local pre-schools in Eastern New Mexico and Texas. Andy tours throughout the Southwest every summer visiting libraries in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and Wyoming. Mason has toured in the United Kingdom, Iceland, New Zealand and Courtesy photos Australia and will be in Alaska this Andy Mason of Smile Train performs summer. Mason’s “A Brief History at the Capitan Library. Below, (left to of Christmas Music” program is right) Sadee Umberger, Eleck Stone, sponsored by the New Mexico HuCole Wilson and Zoe Umberger enjoy manities Council and keeps Mason the music. on tour from the end of November have allowed for 11 surgeries to correct right up until Christmas. cleft palates. More than $2,700 has been Smile Train is a 501(c) 3 organizaraised through sales of the song and tion based in New York City. The orgatip jar donations by people all over the nization was founded in 1999 and has grown into the world’s largest cleft char- world. More information can be found at www.smiletrain.org. ity with a mission of empowering local A book, “Smile” is now available medical personnel. “Smile” is a song for sale on Amazon in paperback and and video created by Mason to benefit digital formats. The book is $10 and Smile Train. All proceeds from sales of roughly 50 percent of every sale will go the song and video go directly to Smile Train which is an organization that helps directly to the Smile Train. Chris Beach children born with a cleft lip and cleft is the talented lady who lent her skills palate. Mason recorded “Smile” with free of charge to the illustrating of the the help of others including powerful book. lead vocals by Amber Wiley. The song is Mason is pleased to announce now available for download. that the brand new Kids Art Gallery is The video shows lots of happy, online at http://andymasonmusic.org. smiling folks and also a smattering of Artwork that has been sent to Mason before and after photos featuring chilin the past can be found by clicking the dren with cleft lip/palate. It’s amazing Kids Art Gallery link under the guito know that surgery to help these chiltar on the top of the home page. Send dren takes a relatively small amount of artwork to 919 W. 14th Street, Portales, money and time. Proceeds from “Smile” NM 88130.

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Carrizozo Music in the Parks presents free concerts

chamber recitals. Arruda was On Friday, June 14, at 7 a member of the Santa Fe p.m. Daniel Vega-Abela and Symphony and held a one-year Roberta Arruda, violinists and position with the late New Jorge Martinez Rios, violist, Mexico Symphony Orcheswill present an evening of duets tra, and performs extensively and trios at the Trinity United throughout the southwestern Methodist Church on 10th at D U.S. She will be the featured Ave. in Carrizozo. This Carrizosoloist with the Los Alamos zo Music in the Parks concert Symphony this upcoming is free and will be followed by October and with the Red Rock a reception and opportunity to ensemble in November. meet the performers. They will Born in Torreón, México, perform the gorgeous Dvorak Jorge Martínez Rios studied Terzetto, the Duo for Violin and viola at the Conservatorio de Viola by Mexican composer las Rosas, where he graduated Manuel M. Ponce and other with honors under the tutelage selections. of professor Gela Dubrova. Winners of a 2012 Latin Martínez has performed across Grammy Award and hailed by the U.S. and Mexico in some Yo-Yo Ma as wonderful ambasof the most prestigious concert sadors of music, the La CaDaniel Vega-Abela Roberta Arruda Jorge Martínez Rios venues, such as Carnegie Hall trina Quartet is one of the most in New York, Meany Hall’s World Series in Seattle, Chicago sought after ensembles on tour today. Their unique blend of such as the Orquesta de Cámara de Morelos, the Camerata Center for the Arts, Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Latin-American and standard repertoire has proved enorde Torreón, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería. From just to mention a few. He has been principal and assistant mously entertaining for its diverse audiences, catering to the 1994 to 1997, he was instructor of violin at the Academia principal viola for different orchestras in Mexico and the more traditional concertgoers while also attracting the next Yuriko Kuronuma in Mexico City, and in 1997, he joined U.S., like the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, the Camerata generation of listeners. Their infectious personalities infuse the Conservatorio de las Rosas to teach violin performance de Coahuila, the Orquesta de Cámara de Michoacán, the their playing, creating truly compelling performances. The and to play with their new music ensemble, the Ensamble La Catrina Quartet has a triple mission: to perform the mas- de las Rosas. From 2001 to 2003, he was violin Instructor at Western Piedmont Symphony and the Las Cruces Symphoterworks of the string quartet repertoire, to promote Mexican the Interlochen Center for the Arts. His devotion to teaching ny. Most recently, Martínez was invited by CONACULTA and Latin American concert music worldwide and to work has already yielded some important results: he is featured in (the National Council for Culture and Art in Mexico) to closely with composers in order to promote the performance the 2004 and 2005 edition of Who’s Who Among America’s record chamber works of José Pablo Moncayo, including a of new music. Carrizozo Music in the Parks is thrilled to be Teachers. Vega-Albela holds a Master of violin performance string trio and the sonata for viola and piano with acclaimed Mexican pianist Guadalupe Parrondo. This recording was able to sponsor three members of this quartet. degree from Western Michigan University, and a Master of For more information please check www.carrizozomuchamber music degree from Kent State University, where he made to celebrate the composer’s 100th anniversary. He has also recorded music by Mexican composer Germán Romero sic.org or call Elaine Brannen at 575-648-2757. Carrizozo studied with Renata Artman Knific and Ivan Chan, respecunder the Quindecim recording label; Angelwings, a CD of Music in the Parks sponsors a series of classical concerts tively. music by contemporary composers from Ohio; and the Franwith a commitment to provide free quality music to the Roberta Arruda recently received her Master degree in cisco Mignone Seresta for double quartet in collaboration residents of Lincoln County. Whenever possible these conViolin Performance from the University of New Mexico, with the Cuarteto Latinoamericano for the Sono Luminus certs are made available to students of the Carrizozo School under the tutelage of Carmelo de los Santos and has played label. Currently, Martínez is assistant professor of viola at System and residents of New Horizon Development Center. as soloist and chamber musician throughout New Mexico New Mexico State University and keeps a busy schedule Also on the schedule is an outdoor concert at McDonald since 2007. touring and teaching. He is blessed to live eight months in She completed her Bachelor of music performance in Park on Sunday July 21 from 5-7 p.m. that features Randy and Tyler Jones. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Bosque Bassoon Brazil and received an Artist Diploma from the Liszt Ferenc the U.S. and four months in México with his wife Verónica, his two beautiful children, Valeria and David, and Clay, a Academy of Budapest, Hungary, where she spent two years Band from Albuquerque will play their mix of classical, black and white rescue cat. under full scholarship from the prestigious Vitae Foundajazz, and light classics. They will play at 2 p.m. at the Carrizozo Old Gym and at 7 p.m. at the Trinity United Method- tion. As a chamber musician she is a core player for ist Church. The church will fire up the grill at 5 p.m. and Sunday Chatter (formerly sell burgers, desserts, cold drinks and coffee. Early October known as the Church of brings the ABQ WWQ, a woodwind quintet to play both Beethoven), at Las Placitas school and evening concerts. Please check the webpage for more information, to see what other musical events Carrizo- Series, Santa Fe Promusica, and has performed with Taos zo Music in the Parks may be added and to confirm dates. Born in Mexico City, Daniel Vega-Albela started study- Chamber Music, Serenata of Santa Fe, Albuquerque ing violin with Yuriko Kuronuma. At 15, he won silver Bureau Chief Cesar Uriarte. “CYFD’s Chamber Soloists, in duo medal in the first National Violin Competition in Mexico Summer Food Service Program provides City. At 16, he traveled to New York City, where he received concerts with cellists Joan children with more than 600 meal sites Zucker, Joel Becktell, Udi his Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from where they can go and get a nutritious Bar-David (Philadelphia the Mannes College of Music, under the guidance of Sally meal free of charge.” During last year’s Orchestra) among others. Thomas. He has played with many ensembles in the United summer food service program, 1.8 With cellist Laszlo Mezo States, such as the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra and the million meals were served to children from Hungary she formed Western New York Chamber Players. He has toured Japan throughout the state of New Mexico. SANTA FE – The Children, Youth Duo Erkel, with which they and Mexico, and has had many appearances as soloist with This year, CYFD’s Family Nutrition Buand Families Department’s (CYFD) different orchestras throughout Mexico. He has also worked toured Brazil performing reau expects that close to 2 million meals Family Nutrition Bureau announced the solos with orchestras and with several chamber and symphony orchestras in Mexico, will be served to New Mexico children. start of the Summer Food Service Pro“It is very important that our chilgram (SFSP) throughout New Mexico dren continue to have the opportunity to which will help address the gap in children’s summertime nutritional needs. eat nutritious meals, even when school is not in session,” said CYFD Cabinet The Summer Food Service Program starts today and will run through Aug. 8. Secretary Yolanda Deines. “We encourThe Summer Food Service Program age all New Mexico children to take part SANTA FE – The Rosemont Leadership sessions – at NMSU in Las Cruces in this wonderful program and to take is a federally funded program operated ship Institute (RLI), in collaboration with later this summer and at the UNM in advantage of these free meals.” CYFD nationally by the U.S. Department of the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Albuquerque in the summer of 2014. Agriculture (USDA). The Summer Food reimburses statewide sponsoring orgaNew Mexico State University (NMSU), has • Rosemont Leadership Institute Chalnizations (administering agencies) for Service Program provides nutritious named 31 high school juniors to its inaugulenges – Complete an academic chalthe administration and service of meals meals to New Mexico’s children during ral class of Rosemont Leadership Institute lenge during their senior year of high at approved meal sites, when school is the summer months and is designed to Scholars. Kaleb Cleckler from Capitan High school to further develop leadership not in session. The meals are free and no provide children ages 18 years old and School and Shayna Gallacher from Carskills through community research and registration is required. under with the same high-quality meals rizozo High School have been selected to practical application. For more information on the Sumthey receive during the school year. Rosemont Leadership Institute’s inaugural • Ongoing Mentoring – Meet with mer Food Service Program or to get “Many children in our state have a class. university professors, who will provide information on summer food service difficult time accessing nutritious meals Nearly 270 highly qualified high school mentoring beyond academics. RLI program locations in your area, individduring the summer, especially if there juniors from across New Mexico applied for Scholars will also be aligned with a uals can call 1-800-EAT-COOL (1-800is no Summer School provided in their RLI, which includes a $25,000 scholarship mentor in their community. 328-2665) or visit www.cyfd.org. community,” said Family Nutrition to attend either University of New Mexico or Additionally, while attending college, New Mexico State University. Semi-finalists RLI Scholars will be required to belong to a were interviewed by faculty and staff from college campus student organization, shadow NMSU and UNM, as well as representatives a leader and mentor high school students from Rosemont Realty. who are following them into the program “This inaugural RLI class is an extremeto create a full-circle Rosemont Leadership ly talented group of New Mexico’s future Institute family. leaders, representing 24 high schools in 18 RLI Scholars must maintain a 3.0 colcities across the state,” said Dan Burrell, lege GPA. The curriculum for the program CEO of Rosemont Realty and Founder of was developed by the Center for Creative Rosemont Leadership Institute. “This is the Leadership in conjunction with UNM, beginning of a long-term commitment by NMSU and Rosemont Realty. RLI to provide students with the tools needed to compete in a knowledge-based economy.” About Rosemont Leadership Institute The Rosemont Leadership Institute has The Rosemont Leadership Institute is a several objectives: providing students with Santa Fe-based, 501(c) 3 non-profit orgathe essential tools associated with effective nization established in 2012 in partnership leadership, improving high school graduwith the University of New Mexico and ation rates, college and career readiness, New Mexico State University. Its objective college enrichment experiences and incentiv- is to provide exceptional high school leaders izing students to become future leaders in from across New Mexico with the financial New Mexico. resources, global awareness and professional The two-year program will kick off this networks required to succeed in a competisummer at the RLI Academy July 14-20 to tive and knowledge-based economy. be held at the New Mexico State University Rosemont Realty, LLC, and a number of campus in Las Cruces. New Mexico-based businesses have earThe multi-faceted leadership program marked $750,000 to underwrite the cost of includes participating in several components, upwards of 30 $25,000 college scholarships including: each year. For more information, please visit Rose• Rosemont Leadership Institute Academy montLeadership.org. – Attend two, one-week summer leader-

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Ruidoso Free Press

June 11, 2013

Club to host book sale

May 2013 births at Lincoln County Medical Center 5/8 Daphne Paola Yep Loya, 6 lbs, 12.0 oz, 19 inches; Natalia Loya and Pablo Yep, Ruidoso Lanee Brindell Willoughby, 7 lbs, 9.7 oz, 19 inches; Devon Bason and Kyle Willoughby, Tularosa 5/9 Wyvern Ishaun Gilbert Rocha, 6 lbs, 5 oz, 17 inches; Kathryn Zuazua and George Rocha, Mescalero 5/10 Aniella Juniper Caggiano, 7 lbs, 3.8 oz, 18-1/2 inches; Andrea and Michael Caggiano, Carrizozo 5/14 Peyton Ann Batte, 8 lbs, 7.3 oz, 19-1/2 inches; Ashley and Brad Batte, La Luz 5/16 Andrew Lee Calzada, 7 lbs, 10.1 oz, 18-1/2 inches; Cynthia and Andrew Calzada, Denver 5/17 Reagan Katherine Diaz, 7 lbs, 12.9 oz, 19-1/4 inches; Anastacia N. and Michael E. Diaz, Ruidoso Downs

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The book sale will be Friday and Saturday, July 14 - 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club, 116 S. Evergreen. Members Sue Koepp, Carol Amos, Joann Bullard and Billie Giles prepare for the sale of gently used paperback and hardback books and media. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships.

5/21 Angel Celestino Cali Lucero, 6 lbs, 10.5 oz, 19 inches; Brenda L. Lucero, San Patricio 5/22 Sunryze Rain Martinez, 7 lbs, 6.2 oz, 18-1/2 inches; Sonya R. Secatero and Thomas I. Martinez, Mescalero 5/26 James Keith Jensen, 9 lbs, 6 oz, 22-1/4 inches; Linsey G. and Zachary J. Jensen, Alamogordo 5/28 Narius Aldred Natchez, 7 lbs, 0.2 oz, 20 inches; Alexandrea Jean Antone and Kenyon Colt Natchez, Mescalero 5/29 Luca Maximiliano Rodriguez Gallegos, 7 lbs.4.5 oz, 20 inches; Claudia I Gallegos and Mario Rolando Rodriguez de Leon, Ruidoso Downs Keeley Nicole Brooks, 7 lbs, 2.2 oz, 20 inches; Kristan and Darrell Brooks, Ruidoso 5/31 Halia Ann Lopez, 7 lbs, 11.2 oz, 21 inches; Rebecca and Rooney Lopez, Mescalero

June 11 through 17 Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs. - Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Friday - Monday through Labor Day weekend. Post time is 1 p.m. (with the exception of some holidays, special meets and horse sales). Visit RaceRuidoso.com for more information. Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Every day except Sunday; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $27 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. www.�lyingjranch. com for more information. Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Hwy 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2

for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division. Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack. The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142. “Celebracion del Arte” Juried Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs through Sept. 9. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists will be on display. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried �ine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirty-two artists, representing 54 pieces

TUESDAY JUNE 11 Jesus, Mommy & Me. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/art/learning activities and snack. No fee. 575-258-4191. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. THURSDAY JUNE 13 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. Mark Kashmar, country blues, Café Rio, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ruidoso Toastmasters, ENMU Annex, 201 E. White Mountain Dr, next to the elementary school, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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. 575-799-3215 or 832444-3633. Free for guests and prospective members. There is a membership fee when you decide to join the club. Karaoke with DJ Pete Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m. Allyou-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public. Rocky Plateau – 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 JUNE 14 Living History Weekend at Fort Stanton. June 14-16. Begin your journey through the fascinating history of Fort Stanton. Many scheduled events, including demonstrations, drills, exercises, historical presentations, flag ceremonies and much more. fortstanton.org. 1973-1980 RHS Class Reunion, June 14 - 16. Several fun events, covering three days. For more information go to www. Ruidosoreunion.org. Mercado Del Artisan Outdoor Fair, River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., June 14 - 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Enjoy live music and wonderful fine art; including, gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, photography, and much, much, more. Vendors wanted. 575-258-3409. Free admission. BAMM Festival, Cloudcroft, 4-10 p.m. Friday; gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday with music playing well into the night. $25;

kids under 12 free. Food and drink vendors. Rebecca’s Cherry Festival Dinner, The Lodge Resort & Spa, 601 Corona Place, Cloudcroft. June 14 - June 15. A threecourse meal for $60 (plus tax and gratuity) per couple. Alcoholic beverages not included. Reservations recommended. 575-6822566; 800-395-6343; www.TheLodgeResort.com 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. Ladies Night, No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, 5 - 9 p.m. $2 beer, $3 mixed drinks, Karaoke 7 p.m. 575 648-5583 Relay for Life, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs. Event goes from 6 p.m. Friday til 7 a.m. Saturday. A fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society. 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. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 to 11 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. 575-257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net.

of original art, were selected as �inalists for the show. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. “Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo,” Hubbard Museum of the American West, 26301 Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs. A photographic exhibit that focuses on one of the oldest Native American communities who have lived along the banks of the Rio Grande River in New Mexico for more than 1,000 years. The museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, with reduced admission for senior citizens, military personnel and youth. www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142. TimeOut Video Game Arcade - Ruidoso’s Gaming Epicenter! Open daily, including holidays. 2500 Sudderth Drive in the Four Seasons Mall. Air Hockey, Fooseball, Plush Cranes, Head to Head Motorcycle Racing, Pinball. Prepare for the Zombie Invasion! Free. Free concert: Three musicians from the award-winning La Catrina Quartet, Trinity United Methodist Church, 10th at D Ave., Carrizozo, 7 - 8 p.m. Daniel Vega-Abela and Roberta Arruda, violinists and Jorge Martinez Rios, violist, will present an evening of duets and trios, followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the performers. They will perform the gorgeous Dvorak Terzetto, and the Duo for Violin and Viola by Mexican composer Manuel M. Ponce and other selections. 575-648-2757; www.carrizozomusic.org. 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. Rocky Plateau – 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. SATURDAY JUNE 15 Father’s Day Contest Pow Wow, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is a Pow Wow with lots of dancers, gourd dancers, singers and more. 417-224-9000, 575464-2180 or 575-973-1151. High Rolls Cherry Festival, East of the U.S. Tunnel Hwy 82 (follow the signs and traﬃc control personnel), June 15 - 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. Cherries and cherry products. Delicious entertainment. More than 60 arts & crafts vendors in the Walk through the woods. Food, drink and children’s activities. 575-682-6044; www. highrollsfestivals.com. Free event parking and admission. “Car Daze” Benefit for Sacramento Mountain Village, 108 Jack Little Dr., June 15 - 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tour Ron MacWhorter’s 100+ car collection. 575-2577872 or 575-937-0194. Admission is $7 donation to Sacramento Mountain Village. Walmart Children’s Miracle

Get your dance on with Dance Dance Revolution! Tournaments, specials and party rentals available. For a Fun Family Night Out, Take Them to TimeOut! www.timeoutarcade.com; 575-937-9330. 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.

Network Charity Golf Tournament, The Links, 12 - 3 p.m. Because every child deserves to live better. Deadline for entry is June 10th. 4 person teams – $400 per team. Lunch included/Scramble format. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 575-937-6249, 575-937-6251 or 575-808-0761; cmnwi.org. Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 to 10 p.m. A Taste of the Spencer, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 6 - 9 p.m. An evening of gourmet food samplings, generous pours of wine and the auction of fine items from far and wide. Now in its sixth year, this the major annual fundraiser for the theater. All proceeds are dedicated to supporting the Spencer and its mission to help expand the cultural horizons of residents and visitors in New Mexico. Silent auction, live auction, with celebrated auctioneer Steve Talbot. Hot ticket auction items include trips, dining experiences, golfing packages, memorabilia, jewelry, art, specialty foods, national event tickets and much more. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Tickets are $50. Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m. Thomas Radcliﬀe, finger style guitar virtuoso performs at Old Mill Theater, 641 Sudderth Dr., 6 p.m. 575-257-1090. Free Movie “And The Ship Sails On,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. On the eve of World War I, a luxury liner leaves Italy with a motley cargo of artists, royals and a quixotic rhinoceros – all on a mission to scatter the ashes of a world-renowned diva in director Federico Fellini’s quirky, imaginative fable. 575-257-2273. Free. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m. Rocky Plateau – 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. SUNDAY JUNE 16 Father’s Day Brunch Buﬀet at Rebecca’s, The Lodge Resort & Spa, Cloudcroft, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under plus tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages not included. Reservations required: 575-682-2566 or 800-395-6343; www.TheLodgeResort.com. Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 p.m Live music by Rocky Plateau, classic rock, at 6 and “Father of the Bride” after sunset. 1-800-5459011; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Free. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. MONDAY JUNE 17 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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Ruidoso Free Press

June 11 2013

Accountability, brotherhood-style: Lincoln County Band of Brothers

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com From a group who chatted about an idea of getting together to help each other grow, Lincoln County Band of Brothers have formed more than four open groups for adult men. Meeting several evenings and days throughout the week, groups are formed to fit into schedules and provide a place for men to let down defenses and be themselves. “It’s difficult for men to share intimate details,” explains RB Holmes, realtor and retired banker. Holmes has been involved with LC Band of Brothers for several years. “Men need a place to talk about their lives, marriages and careers in a safe place,” he continues. Band of Brothers began as a result of several men who met to offer each other support after a Walk To Emmaus, which is a three day retreat where participants seek a renewal of their relationship with God. Now, almost 10 years after, there have been groups born from the original, all with the same purpose. Currently there are four groups which meet throughout the county at various times, facilitated by either pastors or laymen. “But pastors aren’t pastors when they attend a group,” explains Holmes. “They’re just guys.” While groups have ebbed and flowed throughout the years, the consistent message of openness and shared experiences persists. Men of all ages, walks of life and careers have found that Band of Brothers meets their needs for fellowship and accountability. The men usually study a book together in the process of personal growth and a way to facilitate discussion. “We

deepest thoughts, along with private issues. Ingram says stay away from studying issues which we all have strong opinions,” says Holmes. Politics, which version or transla- it’s not uncommon for a book study to be stopped while group members gather around one of their own who may tion of the Bible, and other divisive subjects are avoided. be struggling. “Sometimes it surprises even the men who What’s encouraged is open, honest, forthright conversadidn’t plan on revealing so much,” he explains. “Many tion and personal growth. According to Holmes, the first book studied almost 10 years ago was The Purpose Driven times men are afraid of looking vulnerable,” says Ingram. “As far back as I can remember, nothing has ever been Life, by Rick Warren. Subsequent books feature topics violated,” says Holmes. “When men share at a meeting, such as grace, growing in personal belief and recognizing they need to know it’s a safe place,” he says, noting that common pitfalls in a man’s life. men can talk about any issue they face with complete conScott Ingram, local contractor and resident for nearly fidence that the discussion goes no further than the ears in 30 years, has participated almost since the group’s birth. the room and the four walls. Ingram agrees. “We have no Ingram says that playing golf with several in the group brought him in touch with the men who were meeting reg- down-the-road expectations, no dues,” says Ingram. “We just invite men to show up. The Holy Spirit has free reign ularly at that time. “The guys would meet and pray with in our meetings and because of that, the Band of Brothers each other,” explains Ingram, “and they prayed for their families and the community as well.” Ingram was asked to has accomplished so much more than we could have ever expected,” he says. join with the group and it’s grown exponentially. Band of Brother’s groups also donate their time to “When we began with The Purpose Driven Life, we assist in community endeavors. From serving hot cider at just took a chapter at a time,” he continues. Ingram says that it was remarkable how often each chapter’s volunteer Lincoln County’s presentation Walk Through Bethlehem facilitator said the information studied was exactly needed to cooking hotdogs and burgers for the recent National Day of Prayer youth event, the group of men participate in their lives. “But it’s not the book we’re studying,” he’s throughout the county. quick to explain. “It’s the joining force of Jesus which Adult men are welcome to attend and join the group brings all our opinions together and gives us reasons to which fits best into their schedules. For more information, meet together,” says Ingram. phone Mike Rice at 575-937-0071 for current times and From what both Holmes and Ingram say, men have locations of groups. a difficult time letting down their guard long enough for trust to be formed. Within each Band of Brothers CHURCH SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 AM bonds are formed which WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM give opportunities for group Sunday Night 6:00 PM Listen or Download FREE members to share their Wednesday Night 7:00 PM

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ANGLICAN Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm.com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist, Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 2572081; Dr. Alan Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 9730560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 3542044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Reverend AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250

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Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 937-7383 FULL GOSPEL Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio Full Gospel Church Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721. 6 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays, pastorbev1@gmail.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 2584191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Russell Parchman and Ed Barlow, interim pastors. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 354-2288 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor

Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor John Marshall Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries, 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 3788108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-online.com Open Circle - High Mesa Healing Center, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Call 575-336-7777 for information NAZARENE Corona United Presbyterian Church, Pastor Pacto Viviente Terry Aiello, CLP Angus Church of the Nazarene 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336- Nogal Presbyterian granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis 8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual REFORMED CHURCH QUAKER Racetrack Chapel Mescalero Reformed Quaker Worship Group Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264. Chaplain Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor Darrell Winter Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, contact SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST NON-SECTARIAN Sandra Smith at 653-4951 Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist Spiritual Awareness Study Group 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. PENTECOSTAL Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Pastor Chuck Workman, 575-636-3773; 1st Elder Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Manuel Maya 937-4487 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Call 937-0071 for times and location SPANISH SERVICES Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Iglesia del Nazareno of Ruidoso Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48. Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413 Marco Sanchez, Pastor. 336-8032 Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP PRESBYTERIAN ‘Come by our new Salon!’ Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist First Presbyterian Church MARTHA’S HAIR & NAILS Fellowship, Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Pedicures • Manicures location Tony Chambless, Pastor Colors • Perms • Tints • Waxing 900 Sudderth Dr. 575-808-1015 Ancho Community Presbyterian Church; Pastor NON-DENOMINATIONAL Massage Pedicure Chairs American Missionary Fellowship Terry Aiello, CLP

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Growing while rebuilding, construction at Bonita Park

Charles Clary About 25 youth and seven sponsors from the J Bar J, spent last week at the Big Country Camp just outside Leuders, Texas. There were several other church youth groups in attendance for the week of outdoor fun and activities. As well, there were worship services and Bible studies. I thank God for the adult sponsors who took the time and effort to help our youth have a time of fun, a time of fellowship and a time of faith. Some of the youth accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, some had a spiritual renewal, and all had a wholesome and enjoyable time. All came back with a deep appreciation for the cool Sacramento mountains, and, I might add, good tans. You might ask, “Why do the youth have to go away for camp?” My answer is this, “This is a get-away time for new friends, new experiences and a new view of life.” And, there is always an excitement about the things that God has for young folks to experience. Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of life, we lose the sense of excitement and expectation because we lose the sense of “God with us.” Are you excited about being with God and experiencing His presence? Do you expect God to operate in your life? Today too many of us walk through the worship experiences of our lives and we do not expect to experience anything with God. We don’t ask or anticipate of what God is going to do today or any time. Even worship services are hum-drum because we have no sense of excitement or expectation. These youth can have a mountaintop experience, but they must understand that they have to come back to the valley for their regular lives. They have to learn that He is God of the valleys, as well as God of the mountains. Someone told me one time that God sends rain on the mountains so that fruit will grow in the valleys. Those mountain top encounters with God, will produce fruit in the valleys of our lives. I pray that our youth will have a mountaintop experience in the flat lands of Texas that will produce fruit in the mountains of Ruidoso. They will receive help for today that will give them hope for tomorrow.

Outdoor service at Shepherd of the Hills Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is hosting their outdoor worship service in the church pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, and would like to welcome you. Members and visitors enjoy this service, and it is not unusual to see one of God’s creation in the form of a deer joining us. This additional worship service runs from Memorial weekend through Labor

Day weekend. Led by Rev. Thomas Schoech, the outdoor service is followed by Children’s Sunday School at 9 a.m., Adult Bible class at 9:30 a.m. and the regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. indoors. Shepherd of the Hills is located at 1120 Hull Road, Ruidoso. The church office is open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays; for more information call 575-258-4191.

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Bonita Park Nazarene Camp was given the go-ahead from oﬃcials to begin construction of a temporary gym facility until their new event center is built. The temporary tent-like structure is being constructed on the old gym’s foundation. The old gym was one of the structures which was reduced to ash during the Little Bear Fire.

Obituary

Bobby Joe Beer

Bobby Joe Beer, 49, died Monday, June 3, in Liberal, Kan. He was born Oct. 12, 1963, at Guymon, Okla., to Jack and Juanita (Darr) Beer. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1982 and was employed in maintenance. Survivors include a daughter, Rochelle Monroe of Everett, Wash.; brothers Billy Beer and wife Norma, of Liberal, Kan. and Brad Beer and wife Jeanne, of Liberal; a sister Becky Beer, of Ruidoso and a grandchild, Ayden Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Bobby Shawn Beer. Funeral service was held June 7 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may sent to the Bobby J. Beer Memorial Fund, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd St., Liberal, Kansas 67901. Condolences also may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome. com.

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Folk singers entertain crowd at library

Seelbach - Blanco exchange vows

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By popular request, Jennings and Keller returned to the Ruidoso Public Library last Thursday evening for a concert of original folksongs. Dobro and acoustic guitarists, both are songwriters and have been traveling together for more than seven years.

On Friday, June 7, Elena Blanco and Billy Seelbach were united in matrimony at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel. Family and friends witnessed the ceremony conducted by Darrell Winter, Racetrack Chapel’s pastor and chaplain. A celebration at the Ruidoso Downs Jockey Club followed the exchange of vows.

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120 LEGAL NOTICES REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – REC IX Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include budget adjustments/submissions, fiscal, program updates, and employment and recommendations/ resignations. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Cathy Jones at (575) 2572368, if public accommodations are needed. /s/ Cathy Jones, Executive Director LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on July 2nd, 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PCU20130434 a Conditional Use Request for the following property: 360 Sudderth Drive Lots A-1, 28 & 29, Palmer Gateway By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on July 2nd, 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider case #PSD&RZ20130398 a Commercial Site Development & Rezoning request for the following property: 410 Wingfield Street., Lot 7, Block “M” Ruidoso Springs By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on July 2nd, 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PV20130480 a Variance Request for the following property: 104 Bradford Drive Lot 31, Block “F” White Fir Subdivision By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on July 2nd, 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PVC20130425 a Vacation/Dedication of Right of Way Request for the following property: A portion of Eagle Dr. Adjacent to Lot A-1, Block C, (207 & 206 Eagle Drive) Ruidoso Springs By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official

130 EMPLOYMENT DRIVER/SERVICEMAN NEEDED. Must be responsible with current drivers license, mandatory fulltime. Must be available nights and weekends. Pick up an application at Ruidoso Septic Service: 621 Gavilan Canyon Ruidoso QUALITY INN & SUITES is under new management and looking for Housekeepers for Immediate Hire!! Pay starting at $8.50/hr. Applications available at 307 HWY 70, Ruidoso, 575-378-4051 HONDO VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACULTY/STAFF POSITION NOTICE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 5th grade Bilingual Teacher Elementary NM Teacher License Current Resume Letter of Interest

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230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED FOR SALE BY OWNER 3bdrm 1bth single wide $60,000 with $5,000 down payment for 20yrs. $460.04, 30yrs. $403.57, 4bdrm 3bth mobile/ stick built home $94,000 with $5,000 down 20yrs. $744.43, 30yrs $653.05, 5bdrm 4bth house $110,000 with $10,000 down 20yrs. $836.44, 30yrs $733.76, 4bdrm 2bth nice big double wide with good location $150,000 with $10,000 down 20yrs. $1171.02, 30yrs. $1027.27 owner will finance. Call 575-937-3059

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270 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BLDG. For Lease 5,250 sq. ft. Great Location-Lots of Parking. Free Amenities-Efficient Utilities. garydenise2004@yahoo.com

280 OFFICE SPACE SALE/RENT FOR LEASE Industrial shop. 2500 square feet. 404 Gavalin Canyon Rd. $1200 per month. Phone 258-5050 or 937-1012

310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015 KOKOPELLI FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale. 512-401-9601 SAVE on Cable TV - Internet - Digital Phone - Satellite. You`ve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major ser-

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385 GUNS/RIFLES RUIDOSO, NM Ammo for sale. Hard to find. 22lr and 9mm ruger. 22lr $10 box 525 round brick discount. 9mm $0.65 round boxes of 20 and 100 rounds. Large order discounts call 575-937-1336

470 HORSES/STABLES/MISC. FREE HORSES 575-378-4315 HORSE BOARDING available near race track. 575-378-8163

570 CARS 07 LEXUS ES 350 with 74,000 miles. White, premium package, leather, sunroof, 6 disk CD changer, 17 inch wheels. Asking $18,900. 575-808-1066. Lincoln County’s

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