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What’s

happening June 29 - July 4

Longest racing week of the season

The longest racing week of the season starts on Friday and runs through the Fourth of July, highlighting the Grade 1, $700,000 Rainbow Futurity on Tuesday and trials to the Grade 1, $1,000,000 (est.) Rainbow Derby on the Fourth of July. The Adequan Ruidoso Derby Challenge is on Saturday and the Higheasterjet Handicap is on Sunday. First post time is 1 p.m., (except trials) www.raceruidoso.com, 575-378-4431. Free.

June 29

Juice Newton at the Spencer Theater

With 10 million records sold and 15 Top 10 hits including her string of pop and country hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s –”It’s A Heart Ache,” “Angel of The Morning,” “Queen of Hearts” and “The Sweetest Thing” she continues to captivate audiences from teens to grandparents, from the city to the country. Fried Chicken Buffet 6 p.m. $20, Performance 8 p.m. $66 & $69 www.spencertheater. com, 575-336-4800.

July 1

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at IMG

The Star Spangled Fireworks Celebration begins at 2 p.m. with concessions and jumping balloons followed by live music at 3 p.m. The fireworks show begins at dusk, approx.

8:30 p.m., followed by the movie, “Grown Ups.” Shuttle recommended. www. innofthemountaingods. com, 575-464-7777. Free.

July 3

Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies at McDonald Park, Carrizozo

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of Paul Pino and the Tone Daddies in beautiful McDonald Park. BBQ and cold drinks will be available to benefit the Carrizozo Little League.

In case of rain, the concert will move to the Women’s Club at 11th and D. Ave. 5 p.m. www.carrizozomusic. org, 575-648-2757.

July 4 Events

Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo, Mescalero; Smokey Bear Stampede, Capitan; 4th of July BBQ & Fireworks, Carrizozo; Field of Flags at the races, Ruidoso Downs

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Local crowned Miss New Mexico

prepare for the evening of competition.

Thursday evening, competing alongside 19 hopeful contestants, Bennatt won the swimsuit competion, Friday evening, her dance took first place for the talent portion. The final evening of competition narrowed the field down to 10 final contestants, with the competition beginning once again in swimsuit, evening gown and talent before a panel of seven judges.

Behind the stage prior to curtain up, the contestants gathered in a circle where prayers were offered for the ailing Bennatt. Their prayers were answered with Bennatt being crowned 2012 Miss New Mexico. She will go on to compete with state finalists in hopes of becoming Miss America.

Carol Henry, director of Miss New Mexico is a Cloudcroft resident and owns the Western Bar and Grill on Burro St. Pageant officials were concerned about the effect The Little Bear Fire would have on this year’s competition and had prepared to move the venue to Artesia if necessary. Host families there were lined up in a matter of hours, according to Henry.

“I’m so happy we’ve found a place to hang our crown,” said Henry who was thankful for the efforts of firefighters who arrested the fire in time for the pageant to be held at the Spencer. She’s planning on making Ruidoso the annual destination for the competition, where hundreds of family members and friends will travel to participate.

Kokopelli hosted a pre-pageant scholarship luncheon to raise funds for scholarship gifts to the contestants. “Kokopelli staff members bent over backward to make this first Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press annual event a success,” remarked Henry, who was grateful Miss Candice of Ruidoso Bennatt wins the Miss New Mexico crown on for those who attended to support the Miss New Mexico her own court at the Spencer Theater Saturday evening.

Scholarship Pageant.

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Miss Ruidoso, Candice Bennatt took the Miss NM crown to an almost sold out Spencer Theater crowd last Saturday evening. Early in the day, Bennatt felt ill and abbreviated her rehearsal schedule to

Sanchez: Federal mismanagement needs to end

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com With the county still recovering from the effects of the 44,000-plus acre Little Bear fire, Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez is adamant about his administration’s efforts to see that management of public lands does not allow such a catastrophe to occur again.

“I can’t think of a more important place to be right now than Lincoln County,” said Sanchez, who was in the area to address the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association during its meeting at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. “I also can’t give enough thanks to those who were involved in fighting this fire. It’s going to be a long fire season.”

Sanchez, making his comments on Monday’s “New Mexico In the Morning” radio program, stated the Federal government’s mismanagement of public lands and forests was the main contributor to the Little Bear disaster, as well as the Whitewater-Baldy fire near Silver City. He said similar fires will continue unless federal overreach is contained.

“Come November, we’ll be looking for a change to bring common sense back to the management of our lands,” Sanchez said. “The drought will continue and we have to plan for the worst.”

Sanchez emphasized ranchers and farmers were also affected by the fire, especially those who now have no lands on which to graze their cattle.

“I don’t think people really realize where their food comes from, and they take for granted that we have a secure food sup-

ply,” Sanchez said. “These fires may have spared the herd, but now their food source is gone.

This is unfortunate that this has happened in New Mexico, where we have a long tradition of cattle growing.”

The Little Bear fire made national headlines, which is why Sanchez has also committed to promoting the Ruidoso area as a viable tourist destination.

“We want to remind tourists that this area is still open for business and we’re singing the praises of Lincoln County,” Sanchez said. “We’re working very hard to promote southern New Mexico as a great tourist destination.”

Local heroes rescue man’s best friend

Photo courtesy of Curt Temple

Local firefighters rescued a dog Saturday at the Fox Hollow Cave near Glencoe on Hwy 70 by using climbing ropes and other rescue equipment to retrieve the dog that had gotten stranded on a high ledge. The rescued canine was then successfully reunited with its owner.

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Community Calendar Horses found Four horses, three of them at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, have been found – presumably displaced by the Little Bear Fire. If you think any of these horses might be yours, contact the New Mexico Livestock Baord at 575-649-2758.

Vietnam veterans The Vietnam Veterans of America, Lincoln-Otero Chapter 1062, will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion building, located at the corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs.

Membership is open to U.S. military veterans who served in active duty in the Republic of Vietnam from Feb. 28, 1961 until May 7, 1975. For more information, call Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vic Currier at 8025293.

Concert for victims

to some of the nation’s most accomplished artists. This year will be no exception, as Michael Hurd – son of famed artists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth, will be the featured Lincoln County artist.

This year’s festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center July 27-29, and will feature 120 artists from 12 different states and the nation of Israel. Hours will be from noon to 7 p.m. July 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

July 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29.

Helping enrich Hondo Thanks to a grant through Dreyers’ Fruit Bars and the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation’s “Communities Take Root” program, residents can vote to bring a fruit orchard to the Hondo Community Garden.

The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting July 2 at 4 p.m. at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. All residents of the district are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 2577776 or 973-0324.

The garden was selected from hundreds of applications nationwide as one of the possible sites for an orchard provided

by Dreyers, but now it’s up to residents to make it a reality by visiting www.CommunitiesTakeRoot.com to support the planting of this orchard.

You can vote once a day, every day, through Aug. 29. Only the top 17 locations with the most votes will get this opportunity.

The Hondo Community Garden is part of the Lincoln and Otero County Healthy Life Initiative, a group of public and private agencies and local gardeners, supported by the U.S. Forest Service. In 2011, the program introduced more than 300 students to methods for cultivating a diverse, organic food garden. Learn more about the Healthy Life Initiative by visiting the NMAC’s website at www.nmhealthykids.org.

Free fun and games

Free transportation

A performance to benefit victims of the Little Bear Fire will be held July 1 from 3-7 p.m. at Flying J Ranch. Donations are appreciated.

Local musicians scheduled to perform are: Tomas Vigil; Rich Chorne; Zia Rootz with Tyler and Cody Jones, Chris Miles, Nat Mays and friends; Blake and Dee Dee Martin; Time McCaslin; Aaron LaCombe; Susan Kolb, Wayne and Luann Ellison; Jamie Estes and Julie Gilliland; and the Flying J Wranglers.

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The Playerz Zone, located in the Gazebo shopping center at 2117 Sudderth Dr. No. 15, is hosing a free fun and games day, July 6, for kids who’ve been forced from their homes by the Little Bear Fire. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be provided, and kids will be able to pick out a toy, comic book, gaming deck, video game or DVD to give them a smile.

Donation of any fun kids items on or before July 6 can be brought to the Playerz Zone.

For more information, call 9730860.

Free transportation is available in Ruidoso for senior citizens aged 60 years and older. For details or to request transportation services, please call one day in advance. This service is provided Monday through Friday for local transportation only. Contact the Ruidoso Senior Center at 257-4565.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For

more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293.

service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.

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

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River is held every week from Tuesday through Thursday with various disciplines offered.

Tuesday – Iyengar Yoga in the conservatory, intermediate 10 a.m.-noon, gentle 4-5 p.m., beginner/mixed 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday – Tai Chi. Develop balance, flexibility and movement, 10-11 a.m.

Thursday – Qi Gong. Cultivate energy, strength and health, 10-11 a.m.

Also on Thursday, music and lunch with TomTom and Friends, noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, call 6301111.

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

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

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 Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

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

For more information, visit www.dwsma.org.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 2574160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm. org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

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

Firefighters for Christ meet monthly at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This

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

The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from noon-2 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. All are welcome and may bring a brown bag lunch. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 257-9810.

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 Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse has evolved

into an all-volunteer community service organization.

Horsemen skills are encouraged, but not required.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575512-7077.

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

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 Region IX offices at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003.

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

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

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212.

For more information, call 575464-7106.

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 Fri-

day from noon to 1 p.m.

The focus of the groups is education about managing grief and developing a network of support with others who have experienced losses. There is no charge for the group, and it is open to anyone in the community. The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 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 575-442-2026.

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575336-4187.

Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesday’s from 2-3 p.m. at Sweet Charity, 26156 Highway 70. The group offers support, resource referral and information about children’s issues and problems. There is no cost and bilingual services are available.

If you have questions, please call the nest at 378-6378.

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Youth activities Youth of all ages are encouraged to come to a free petting zoo at Wingfield Park, July 7 starting at 9 a.m. Many animals will be there, including a camel, longhair Highland Steer, Alpaca, goats, sheep, a donkey and more.

The day will also feature an archery shoot featuring Genesis bows and a 6-foot dinosaur to aim at. For more information, call the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department at 2575030.

Summer meals The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca plans to increase the number of meals that were served last year as the Community Youth Center Warehouse.

More than 13,000 meals were served to youth throughout Lincoln County, and club Executive Director Tim Coughlin wants to increase both the number of sites and total number of meals served in 2012.

There is no income requirement for a youth to participate in the program, only that the youth be between the ages of 5 and 18. For more information, call Coughlin at 575-8088338, or visit the club’s website at www.bgcSierraBlanca.org.

Ruidoso Art Festival For more than 40 years, the Ruidoso Art Festival has been an event that has played host

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State Rep Zach Cook requests review of USFS policies; wants accountability, answers from USFS lands. The widely disparate results of fires, between the State Representative Zach Cook witnessed first-hand the enormous loss frequent conflagrations on Forest Service lands and the (R - Otero, Lincoln) sent a letter to Tom that my constituents suffered as a result less destructive fires on privately-managed lands, stand Tidwell, US Forest Service chief requestof the fire. I respectfully request that the ing a full review of the USFS forest U.S. Forest Service immediately review its as strong evidence that government-controlled forests must change their practices. management policies that may have exacresponse to the fire so that we are better erbated the Little Bear Fire that ravaged able to prevent such catastrophic events I thank you in advance for your consideration of parts of Lincoln County and left residents from happening in the future. this request. By copy of this letter, I am requesting that displaced from their homes earlier this U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman of the Energy Because the fire occurred on federal month. and Natural Resources Committee, schedule a hearing land, it is my current understanding that “This fire has destroyed almost 250 on this pressing matter. I would welcome a field hearour state and local officials were largely homes and local businesses,” Cook said. left standing on the sidelines while the fire ing in Ruidoso, New Mexico to discuss how we can “The state of New Mexico needs to know avoid these catastrophic fires in the future and what grew in size. I am particularly concerned Zach Cook if the federal government’s forest manas to whether the U.S. Forest Service ded- corrective actions may be employed to ensure that our agement policies and unwillingness to adopt healthy citizens’ lives and property are protected. icated adequate resources to fight the fire and protect forest initiatives contributed to the rapid spread of the Very truly yours, the safety of the brave men and women who risk their Little Bear Fire. We must address how to prevent this Zach Cook safety to protect my constituents, their homes and the from happening in the future.” Cook is also asking En- local community. Clearly, we need to bring all availState Representative, District 56 ergy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff able resources to bear to provide our firefighters with Bingaman to hold hearings on the USFS management the tools they need to quickly and effectively respond to Tom Tidwell Chief, U.S. Forest Service can be policies and procedures, and would welcome a field such fires. reached by mail at: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, hearing in Ruidoso for public information and input.

Washington, D.C. 20250.

As a longer-term strategy, I strongly urge you to While questioning USFS policies and handling of review the U.S. Forest forest fires, Cook commended the Governor for her Service’s procedures and quick action and support and thanked state, local and policies regarding forfederal officials, and other emergency personnel for est thinning and other their tremendous service to Lincoln County. “I can’t measures to reduce the thank Governor Martinez and the emergency personnel frequency and scope of enough for all their hard work; it has been invaluable these fires in the future. to us in our time of need. And I appreciate the support It is a fact of nature that The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team memof Senators Bingaman and Udall and Congressman we are always going to bers are making excellent progress in gathering data on the effects of the Little Pearce.” have fires, and that many Bear Fire. The test results and data collected by these specialists will be used The letter reads: of those fires are not to model post-fire conditions that may result in flooding, debris flows, eropreventable. However, sion and damage to water systems. These surveys are being conducted on the Dear Chief Tidwell, the intensity, duration ground and by helicopter.

As you are well aware, the Little Bear Fire recently and size of the fires vary Several teams of specialists tested the burn severity of the soils in numerwidely, based on forest devastated the Lincoln County region of New Mexico, ous areas of the fire to determine how much rainfall, if any, the ground can management, best practicdestroying over 200 homes and burning 38 thousand absorb when it rains. es and stewardship of our acres. As the state representative from the area, I A team of watershed specialists and engineers are looking at the burn severity in watershed areas including Eagle Creek and the Bonito Lake area.

Engineers have taken an inventory of county, state and National Forest roads in the burn area and are documenting damage to structures, roads, highways, bridges, recreation sites and other infrastructure.

Archeologists have inventoried values at risk in the areas of Eagle Creek, Upper Bonita, Bonita Lake and Loma Grande. Wildlife biologists continue to look at the effects of the fire on wildlife, and damage to threatened and Jose Gamboa Thomas McVittie More than 90 ENMUendangered species’ habitat. An influx of wildlife is being seen in the Village Sandra Rue Tara Morris Ruidoso students were of Ruidoso. The goal of the assessment team is to evaluate all potential issues Dennis Trujillo Simon Pawlak named to the President’s associated with the burn area. If treatment can mitigate these post-fire conJennifer Word James Polk List for the Spring 2012 secerns, then the US Forest Service will seek funding and implement treatments Eric Castillo Lisa Rahall mester. To be placed on the to reduce the impacts.

Darrell Hail Max Sena President’s List, students Jessica Painter Brad Paul Wenzel must have earned a 3.25 or Eddie Sanchez Dara Whitlock higher grade point average Summer Doing Robert Wright while enrolled full time, Carla Duke Karla Yarborough taking 12 credit hours or Donald Eldred III more.

Jose Gonzalez 3.9-3.25 “I want to congratuJames Nuckols Tonia Ashby late all of the students who Julian Romero Victoria Ramirez achieved this recognition,” Mariah Vallejos Abbey Kipp said ENMU-R President Dr. Brianna Wall Krystal Taylor Clayton Alred. “Their hard Brenda Weatherford Abrah Aguilar work over the last semester Jennifer Webb Daniel Gandarilla has certainly paid off and Casey Williams Kathi Hail they have put themselves on Rose Woodall Teri Kelson-Bledsoe a path to success.”

Gifford Morgan Carl Aguirre Brett Nichols Briana Aguilar 4.0 Summer ONeal Dustin Blowers Vanessa Bailey Esmeralda Sanchez Lance Garrison Sarah Blocker Sharolynn Skin Casey Kacena Carla Davis Mathew Hernandez Jason Nevarez Emily Enriquez Briana All Christopher Odeh Danny Flores Garrett Born Jessica Price Frank Gandarilla Chonito Caswell Jeremy Robinson Sara Gochenour John Hidalgo Bethany Shouse Robert Gonzales Jonathan Smith Chris Meliniotis Amauri Gonzalez Alexander Castaneda Rebecca Torres Tamara Haas Hannah-Xiao Duke Andrea Pipes Dana Haynes Anna Kuykendall Jamie Riggin Melissa Haynes Samantha O’Neal Amanda Byington Susanne Herbst Monique Quiroz Dawn Huddleston Jeanette Lindsey Jalyn Romero Katharine Hudson Peggy Lu Jane Sharon Wilson Sarah Koehler Diane Mains

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Letters to the Editor Land and water need better stewardship

After attending many meetings about this disaster, I have some requests for our congressional delegation on behalf of my constituents. First, I am asking to untie the Forest Service hands and lift the forest management laws and or policies needed to have the wilderness management policies relaxed and or completely repealed.

Local foresters should be able to perform watershed maintenance in the wilderness with mechanical equipment such as chainsaws and large excavation equipment. The equipment can also be used to contour fallen burnt trees for erosion control which would help protect lives, property and the cultural integrity of these areas.

In addition to 44,330 acres of burned forest, the loss of 242 homes lost to the fire, the economies of Lincoln County, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, Capitan, Glencoe, San Patricio, Hondo, Tinnie, Picacho are threatened. Also, at least 82 ancient cultural sites and acequia diversions that only exist in New Mexico, Lincoln and Fort Stanton State Monuments and Ski Apache could have been lost. The city of Alamogordo and Ruidoso water sources will be in recovery from many years in order to be usable again.

Surely, policies and laws can be lifted to allow chainsaws, excavation equipment and anything else necessary to mitigate rehabilitation of the affected areas especially since policy and laws were lifted to fight the fire. The damage from the floods could easily be as much or more (from one single canyon drainage and we have hundreds) from the fire. Also, it has been proven that more deaths and damage are associated with the floods than fires.

If helicopters are permitted to land in the wilderness to fight the fire, we are demanding from the federal government to please relax the laws and policies to mitigate the rehabilitation by allowing mechanical equipment in the wilderness.

This would be a good faith gesture in an attempt to lessen the threat of catastrophic flood damage.

These policies have to be changed because the entire flood problem Lincoln County will be dealing with originates from the wilderness and or US Forest. This problem actually originated 40 years ago due to no maintenance whatsoever which has now developed into an unavoidable crisis. Some con-

stituents in my district were here even before New Mexico became a state.

Every bit of at risk values I mentioned above resided in Lincoln County prior to the wilderness designation.

Officials in Washington enforce unrealistic the policies under the heavy influence from entities such as the Wild Earth Guardians who likely reside in condos, live in cities and have absolutely no idea of the lives they are affecting.

These groups rarely talk about how land meets the water while pushing for laws and policies restricting so called Wilderness areas while closing any guidance from local knowledge and other vested interests.

When this fire began, the Forest Service at the highest level, are the wrong people making decisions for something they knew nothing about and have destroyed the natural beauty affecting everything we do here. Nothing will be the same in our area. We will simply be referring to this era as either before the fire or after the fire.

Many Lincoln County families have lived in the area for at least 5 generations and most in the Hondo Valley for 6 and 7 generations. My grandkids have been robbed of our majestic beauty and integrity because of a ‘Wilderness” designation. One of my father’s friends stated, “Being downstream or downwind of a Wilderness is a terribly dangerous place to live.” Many people lived were before those in Washington How much more is it going to take to figure out this forest land has got to be managed with coordination and cooperation of local government, and residents with the local Forest Service.

Most of our congressional delegation in Washington DC has never set foot on public lands, yet force laws rather than our local officials and stewards of Lincoln County, New Mexico having the major hand.

We can assure you that those of us that have roots here for 200 years do not appreciate what Washington doing and we are demanding change from our congressional delegation starting with our NM leadership needed to repair the destruction that has been and will be coming from this huge disaster created here.

Dave Warnack or any of his firefighting crew should not be thrown under the bus for laws and policies that Washington wrote. This is Washington’s burden not his, this forest problem has been building for at least 40 years and he has been here in the worst droughts of NM history. Washington wrote the

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book; his job was to enforce it. I see the Forest Service no different than the military. They are a rank and file organization, given orders on how to fight fires from Washington just like the soldiers are given orders to fight or people die.

It is not very honorable for the top level government to allow blame to be placed on low level people carrying out the orders from a book that top level wrote and expect the rank and file to enforce and then blame them for everything and not yourselves. He had nothing to do with input on the orders he had to follow and neither did our communities.

Lincoln County has been extremely involved in the Bonito watershed project that had been in the works before Dave Warnack arrived one year ago. It had gone nowhere for the previous several years and he picked up the ball and ran hard to try to get something done immediately because he saw the potential of incredible need. He worked diligently and harder than any previous district ranger and presented it for implementation and as a joint effort we would have had that area thinned but the Wild Earth Guardians filed an injunction and lawsuit and stopped all progress, and now

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we have what we have. You tell me who is protecting what?

Lincoln County has been aggressively thinning and has done huge projects, and if you look at the area of the White Fire it helped. If you look at the subdivisions, you will see that some, not all, but some of the areas that were aggressively thinned homes were saved.

It helps. The federal government and special interests forbid us to maintain our welfare.

I am proposing, and I think that my fellow commissioners will agree with me, that the Forest Service is a solid infrastructure, but from proof this disaster and recent other disasters exactly like it, but the way it is set up now with no local coordination and cooperation it will not work efficiently.

The current governmental mentality of one size fits all handbook, when forests are no more alike than the earth and the moon, instead of letting the local entities incorporate their own needs to fit their area is dangerous. By doing just that in this area, Washington created an apocalypse here instead of pristine forests like we had and were managing See LETTERS, next pg.

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Little Bear Fire recovery assistance The Little Bear Fire burned more than 240 homes in several communities of Lincoln County. These homes included summer/vacation homes/ property and primary residences. The Community is standing behind those who have lost their property. Numerous Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD’s) have set up assistance to help those who have lost their homes. This assistance ranges from feeding centers to debris removal and is available to anyone who has experienced loss in the fire area.

A Recovery Guide, designed to provide citizens with information regarding assistance, has been developed.

The disaster recovery team has set up an information number, 575-258-INFO (4346), that is designed to put citizens in direct contact with an individual

who can provide information regarding animal assistance, basic needs, health and well being, insurance assistance, legal assistance, debris removal and other services that may be needed. This information line will be staffed Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lincoln County officials are working with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and other agencies to ensure that the citizens of Lincoln County have all the information and resources needed to recover from this fire. Updated resource information will be available on a daily basis by calling the help line or visiting www.littlebearrecovery.org.

Call the Fire Recovery Help Line at 575-258-4636 for more information regarding recovery assistance.

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I am very, very proud and extremely thankful of all the firefighters and emergency responders involved and I stand behind and beside them. It is Washington that I am ashamed of and baffled by.

This has been my family’s home since the 1800’s. I was born here and since I was six years old I never wanted to be anywhere else. This is my home, and most of my constituents are just like me. Now we will be living with daily threats of catastrophic flooding for many years to come. Our kids, homes, livestock, pets and communities will be under daily threats and Hondo could be wiped off the map because of poor decisions in Washington. Please go change the way you do business as not to wipe out whole counties.

Jackie Powell Lincoln County Commissioner, local farmer, 5 generation resident, private citizen, business owner and most of all a broken hearted servant steward of God’s land and water To the Editor: We are writing to express our concerns and frustrations with the National Forest Service, specifically, The Smokey Bear Forest Service, Lincoln National Forest.

The recent, and still active, Little Bear Fire, is a perfect example of the results of the radical environmental failed policies of our Forest Service. When this fire was sparked June 4 due to lightning in the wilderness area the decision was made to “let it burn out.” This may have been a “common sense” decision if we were experiencing our summer rains.

However, with the drought we are experiencing, not to mention the gusty winds, this was a reckless and criminal decision as a result of failed environmental “policies.” This decision resulted in the total destruction of hundreds of homes, the uprooting of hundreds of families and the dishevelment of hundreds of people’s lives.

In the 20 years we have lived in Ruidoso, we have enjoyed recreating and 4 wheel driving on the old logging roads of the Lincoln National Forest and Capitan Mountains. However, we have been noticing more and more of these roads and areas being closed off and their use prohibited. Living in Cedar Creek, we have watched all the new buildings, vehicles, improvements and increased personnel taking place at the Smokey

Bear Ranger Station. While they have the federal money to improve their facilities, they are mismanaging our forests. We need to get back to logging and common sense environmental policies for the sake of our National Forests and the citizens that use them.

We are very thankful for the efforts of our brave fire fighters, and hope and pray that this brings attention to the need for change in the way our forests are managed so disasters like the Little Bear Fire never happen again.

Jack and Teresa Gillespie Ruidoso To the Editor: I am writing regarding the articles your reporter has written about the walking/hiking trail in Capitan. I live in Capitan and am grateful that we will be getting a trail on to which to walk where I will not have to compete with vehicular traffic on the roads and have pit bulls trying to jump over fences to get at me.

My other option is to drive 25 miles to Ruidoso to walk at the Links or at the Cedar Creek fitness trail. I don’t particularly care for those options. So why doesn’t your reporter want us to have a safer place to walk?

Another thing, if your reporter had read the signs on our trail rather than just counting , perhaps she would have noted there are six signs which clearly state “Right of Way Closed – Trail Under Construction.” Since the trail has not yet been completed and dedicated, maybe that would explain the few people she has seen on the trail-not yet legal to walk it!

She also compared our trail to the one in San Diego. Why not continue with other comparisons: San Diego is a sizable city with a fairly large population, Capitan, no. San Diego sports a naval base; but Capitan doesn’t have one.

San Diego has ocean front property; Capitan again does not have that. Which raises the question, with a sizable chunk of the Pacific coast on which to walk, why would San Diego need a walking trail? So why doesn’t your reporter take issue with the mayor of San Diego about the necessity of their trail and leave us to enjoy ours – once it is legal to use? And, since your reporter dislikes our trail so much, she certainly does not have to walk it. Thank you for the opportunity to defend the trail!

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Ranchers sound off about BLM land access

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com “We meet them at the gate, ask how long they’ll be there and let them in.”

Jim Grider, Lincoln County rancher doesn’t see a problem with keeping things the way they are. He’s not alone.

Long-time ranchers attended LANRAC’s monthly meeting to express concern regarding federal proposals to build roads for public access to federal lands which are off road and are accessed through private property. Lincoln County Land and Natural Resources Advisory Committee members met to listen and formulate recommendations for the county commission to consider.

Chuck Schmidt, BLM Field Manager and Leon Redman, NM Game and Fish Chief came to present current progress reports. “It’s not true open access when you have locked up BLM land.”

Schmidt spoke at length about the issue of access restriction to federal lands due to the lack of roads connecting highways to sections in question. “We’ve started with landowners and asked if they would be willing to sell us an easement.

My desire is not to build a road,” said Schmidt who welcomed responses.

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ers meet at their gate, open it and give a few instructions. Ranchers feel that this process allows them to know who’s on their leased land, and can generally monitor activities. They fear if a road is built, no one will know what’s happening on public lands.

County Commissioner Jackie Powell agrees. “I grew up on forest-leased land. I’m all for public access, but I’m only in favor of it if law enforcement is stepped up.” Ranchers and Powell are concerned area enforcement is strapped thin already, leaving no one to monitor activities if access is wide open.

Powell mentioned the possibility of drug cartels utilizing any new public service roads installed. In addition to Powell, Commissioner Kathryn Minter and Commissioner Mark Doth were present.

Other ranchers weighed in. “The system we have now is great. We can take care of the land,” said Grant Kinzer, area rancher for more than 20 years who believes the idea of building a road

to access BLM land is taking property rights. There’s the issue of property damage as well. Patterson Cattle Company reported a more than $5,000 loss due to BLM land visitors shooting one of Patterson’s windmills. They’ve seen the effect of their livestock being shot from a nearby road.

Ranchers believe they can monitor their private property which borders BLM land better than law enforcement.

Ranchers maintain their own roads, know when weather issues make roads worse when driving them, and wonder if they’ll be expected to provide upkeep if a new road is installed near their private borders.

Benjamin Byrd, Alamogordo district supervisor for NM Game and Fish commented, “Public access can create a bad road system which puts a burden on the ranchers to maintain roads. Yet ranchers aren’t home all the time and public access is denied. There’s no easy fix.”

LANRAC board member, Pete Gnatkowski knows the frustration most

people face when dealing with federal entities. “We can make recommendations and advise our county commissioners about what we feel is in the best interest of Lincoln County residents, but we know they will do what they feel they need to do, regardless of what we say.”

“There is no one solution that will work everytime. The best way to work things out is to talk it out and both sides come to an agreement that both sides can live with,” says Duane Frost, longtime LANRAC board member.

Schmidt, at the end of the discussion, thanked all who spoke, and remarked he appreciated such a civil discourse. “When you have a public land ranch, it comes with baggage. What I’m attempting to do is represent the public.”

When discussion came to a close, Gnatkowski made a motion and the LANRAC board unanimously agreed to make the recommendation advising county commissioners to keep the system as it is.

Woody Guthrie revisited You’re all familiar with what is probably Woody’s most popular song, ‘This Land is Your Land’ and its memorable opening lyrics “This land is your land, this land is my land..

Well the Little Bear debacle has me thinking these past days that we may want to request a re-write from Guthrie’s estate so it reads ‘This Land is our Land, This Land is our Land.’ So, is it just me? Or are all of you just as tired of land management policies conceived in our nation’s capitol and imposed upon our neighboring forest lands without consideration of our local micro-climatology and topography?

Yeah I’m ticked off, fortunate to not have suffered any direct loss, but very concerned about the impact the Little Bear Fire aftermath will wreak upon our community and those who really got walloped by the conflagration. And I wonder why, we, those with the greatest chance of being affected by forest management policies, have no say in the decision making when fire breaks out. Ask yourself this question. Would there have been a single Lincoln County resident who would have thought a prescribed burn at 10,200 feet in rough, difficult to access terrain, very near Ski Apache, only several miles from neighborhoods, during the driest month of our calendar and with red flag forecasts ahead was a good idea, a good decision or a good way to improve forest health? Certainly, there are a few nutcases out there who would say yes but, I suspect, overwhelmingly, most of us believe a US Forest Service policy wherein lightning strikes, which ignite and are allowed to burn unimpeded or ‘controlled’ in order to allow a ‘natural’ forest cleansing, are simply not a good idea in our environment.

This policy may have worked when our Western forests were not overgrown, beetle infested and stressed by drought and may work now for regions which receive a bit more precipitation and do not abut residential communities. But for us, evidence to the contrary is visible in every acre of the burn zone. This policy needs to be change. The US Forest Service must return to a policy of immediate and complete fire suppression or we’ll risk Hell’s fury again and again in Lincoln County.

I’ve read the official Little Bear report released last

week. Reading between the lines a bit, I believe any of us could take this ‘fact pattern’ and twist it favorably or negatively depending on where your paycheck comes from or where your home was immolated.

I’m not here to point the finger at individuals. It’s fruitless; a fool’s Bob Moroney game that only evokes bob@buyruidoso.com a strong defense. No individual in Forest Service management went out of their way to let Little Bear roar through our Forest and more. The system is broke. We can’t permit policies and practices to exist which involve playing with fire as we all know how that ends. We do need to work together to achieve a balance that works for all Forest constituents. And as Forest neighbors, our constituency needs to be weighted more heavily, more heavily than lawsuit happy environmentalists committed to protecting us from ourselves. They really cannot possibly understand, from their downtown San Francisco offices, what it’s like to have the US Forest Service hold a blowtorch to our heads every fire season.

The Ruidoso / Lincoln County Association of REALTORS® is organizing a rally to protest the current and encourage change to the US Forest Service Policies which govern our National Forests. The rally will be held on Saturday, June 30th, at 2:00 PM at Wingfield Park. You’re invited to bring signs protesting the Forest Service’s current policies and promoting new, common sense management of wilderness wildfires, thinning and encouraging healthy forest conditions, and bringing back a once-thriving logging industry to New Mexico. After all, this Land is our Land.

And lastly, firefighters … thanks for all your perspiration, sore backs and sleepless nights. Please know you are very much appreciated.

B U S I N E S S buzz Ruidoso Chamber appointed to assist with housing for victims of Little Bear Fire

The Chamber of Commerce has been officially appointed to compile and disseminate a list of available long-term housing for the survivors of the Little Bear Fire. If you know of any homes or apartments that are available to rent, please contact Deborah or the front desk with the information.

We are working as part of the Recovery Committee that is headquartered at the Old Mormon Church on Hwy 48 between mile marker 14 & 15 and will have a desk there where displaced people can go to get assistance.

We have worked with the Lincoln County Homebuilders Association to compile a list of licensed and insured contractors. This information will also be available at our desk.

Many generous donations have come through the Cham-

ber that we are making available to those affected by this fire.

Again, we are overwhelmed by the compassion and generosity of our own community and our neighbors. It is wonderful to know that we can pull together and help each other in this time of need. We have met some amazing people that have lost everything they own except their loved ones and their positive attitudes are what is keeping us strong.

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Lincoln County Medical Center progressing with changes

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Amid the changes across the county in the aftermath of the Little Bear Fire, LCMC is progressing with changes of its own.

When the Little Bear began burning out of control, Al Santos, hospital administrator and his team implemented their emergency plan. At one point, 19 of their available 25 beds were occupied.

More than 28 staff members were displaced during the incident, yet continued to deliver their services to LCMC. The hospital was able to handle most of the patients who came for treatment during the fire, and diverted to appropriate facilities those who needed further care.

“We want to be part of the solution in current healthcare issues,” states Santos.

“We’re taking appropriate actions to make positive changes in patient care and infrastructure.” Wanting to make LCMC attractive to patients, staff, and physicians, regardless of the emergency Santos is committed to seeing the years-long process through to completion.

With a new Physician’s Office Building in the final stages of planning, Santos hopes to attract new Primary Care physicians to Lincoln County. The building will be located south of LCMC with architectural renderings soon to be procured. Using an architect who has previously designed hospitals gives Santos and those on the hospital board a sense of security. Santos hopes the new POB will

attract quality physicians who will want to call Ruidoso home.

Several programs are part of the plan to make healthcare more accessible and affordable to Lincoln County residents. The Affordable Healthcare Act’s proposed changes may modify certain LCMC procedures, but Santos says the hospital is up for the challenge. “Recently, we’ve added a team of orthopedic doctors to our team, and are working on more opportunities to bring specialties to the citizens of Lincoln County.”

Because Lincoln County is driven by tourist dollars, management and medical care must be tailored to fit the need, according to Santos. The POB, along with additions and modifications to the existing hospital will showcase a streamlined

method of care for all hospital patients.

Preventive healthcare is another focal point at LCMC. Lincoln County Community Assistance Program provides a place for initial assessment and care for mental and emotional health issues. LCCAP is provided free of charge. Santos hopes to branch out with the intent of offering multiple opportunities for citizens to receive stellar care prior to the need to visit the Emergency Room, which currently sees more than 12,000 patients annually.

When ready, architect’s renderings of the POB will be made available to the public. As early as autumn, groundbreaking will occur.

Watch the Ruidoso Free Press for regular updates on the progress of LCMC.

Hospital invests in patient safety Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) recently purchased a new UVGI (Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation) unit to ensure patient safety in hospital rooms and operating suites.

Hospital Infection Control Nurse, Vickie Briley said this is significant for LCMC and Presbyterian by reinvesting in improving the health of those served.

“This equipment uses new technology to virtually eliminate infectious viruses, bacteria and fungal spores from contaminating surfaces which are then contracted to patients, visitors and staff,” said Briley. “This unit is 99 percent effective without the use of any chemicals or residue after use.”

LCMC Director of Patient Care Services, Patsy Parker agreed that this is a significant investment for a rural community hospital.

“LCMC may be one of the only hospitals in New Mexico that has one of these machines. I know we are the only one within the Presbyterian system right now,” said Parker. “This machine will greatly reduce the risk for any admitted or surgical patients from contracting a hospital acquired infection and will be used in addition to routine cleaning procedures.”

Briley said this new UVGI machine incorporates the latest technology to fight a growing concern among healthcare facilities.

“This machine virtually eliminates any contagious diseases, viruses and bacteria which help prevent the onset of any potential outbreaks,” said Briley. “The light is strong enough to eliminate multiple microorganisms in one disinfection cycle.”

Briley added that the machine uses ultra violet – C

rays, which are not harmful. It also has a safety feature, four motion sensors that shut the unit off should someone enter the room during the sanitation cycle.

“The LCMC Community Board of Trustees has set the strategic vision of modernizing our technology while ensuring our patients’ safety and this unit provides the cleanest, most sterile environment,” said Parker.

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BLM seeking public participation The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendments (Draft EIS/RMPA) during the 90-day public comment period, which ends August 22.The BLM is holding public meetings in 10 locations to provide information and receive public input on the SunZia Southwest Draft EIS/ RMPA for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project (SunZia Project). The meetings will be held in the following communities: • Corona - June 26 • Socorro - June 27 • Truth or Consequences - June 28 • Deming - July 9 • Lordsburg - July 10 Each meeting will be an open house from 5:30 - 8 p.m., and will include a brief presentation at 6 p.m.

The Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS/ RMPA was published in the Federal Register by the US. Environmental Protection Agency on May 25. The Draft EIS/RMPA evaluates multiple alternative routes, including a No Action alternative, and addresses the project’s potential effects on the quality of the human environment, including direct, indirect and cumulative impacts.

The BLM has identified a preferred alternative based on preliminary review and is seeking comments on all of the alternatives, including the preferred alternative. The alternative routes range from 460 to 530 miles long; the length of the BLM preferred alternative would be approximately 530 miles. It is estimated that approximately 191 miles, or 36 percent of the total right-of-way for the BLM preferred alternative, would be located on federally administered

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Project background: The SunZia Project is a proposed high-capacity electrical transmission project in New Mexico and Arizona. The proposed project would include the construction and operation of two adjacent 500-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission lines from the proposed SunZia East Substation in Lincoln County to the permitted Pinal Central Substation in Pinal County, Ariz. The proposed project would be located on BLM, state, private and other lands.

The requested right-of-way width would be 400 feet, in order to accommodate a separation of 200 feet between the two lines, but could be up to 1,000 feet in areas where terrain poses engineering or construction constraints.

In addition to the SunZia East Substation, three new substations would be constructed and operated as part of the project: the proposed midpoint substation, near Deming in Luna County; the proposed Lordsburg substation, near Lordsburg in Hidalgo County; and the proposed Willow-500 kV substation, near Willcox, Ariz. in Graham County. The project is intended to deliver electricity, including power generated from renewable energy resources, to the western United States by providing up to 4,500 megawatts of new transmission capacity. The proposed project would allow for transmission of electrical power to major substation hubs in New Mexico and Arizona. The BLM is considering a right-of-way application submitted by the Project Proponent, SunZia Transmission, LLC, and is preparing an EIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

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Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased and operated by Presbyterian Healthcare Services, New Mexico’s only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian Healthcare Services has been serving Lincoln County residents since 1972. Presbyterian offers eight hospitals including Lincoln County Medical Center, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people, including more than 500 providers, throughout New Mexico with approximately 250 in Lincoln County.

May 2012 NM home sales number and median price above May 2011 May sales numbers in New Mexico out-paced both April 2012 numbers and those reported for May of 2011. 1,358 sales were reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) during May 2012. This compares to 1,256 in April 2012 and 1,200 in May 2011. The reported May 2012 median price was $170,000. This number is 3 percent higher than the median reported in May 2011.

Is the New Mexico market really turning around? According to Debbie Rogers, 2012 President of RANM, “There is optimism.

Brokers have started seeing multiple offers at list price or higher during the past few weeks. Many distressed properties are still on the market and influence median prices, however, banks are beginning to see the wisdom of short sales over foreclosure, and this is helping our market.”

“Short sales and foreclosures throughout the state are reflected in year to date median prices $163,000 – which is just over 1 percent lower than the 2011 January through May median,” according to Steven Anaya, RANM Executive Vice President. “The good news is the number of sales continues to increase. Over 10 percent more sales have been reported to date for 2012 than January

through May 2011.” 5,619 sales were reported for the first five months of 2012; 5,094 sales were reported during the same period in 2011. Again, monthly (and year to date) numbers vary considerably by market. Comparing May 2011 to May 2012, roughly half the counties reporting showed an increase in sales or median price and half showed decreases. Bernalillo, Eddy, Grant, Sandoval, Sierra, and Valencia counties all showed an increase in both number of sales and median prices.

Statistical information and trends are based on information furnished by New Mexico Member Boards and MLSs to U. S. House Stats. Current reporting participants are: Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS, Las Cruces Association of REALTORS MLIS, New Mexico Multi-Board MLS (Artesia, Carlsbad, Clovis/Portales, Deming, Gallup, Grants, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Sierra County areas), Otero County Board of REALTORS, Roswell Association of REALTORS, Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of REALTORS, Santa Fe Association of REALTORS, San Juan County Board of REALTORS, Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS, and the Taos County Association of REALTORS.

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Education

By Corey Bard

If you get to Chicago, must-see stops include Wrigley Field, the architecture boat tour, Frank Lloyd Wright homes of Oak Park, University of Chicago campus, Jazz showcase or Andy’s under the El tracks noon on Fridays, Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn for music, Home Run Inn or Lou Malnati’s for Pizza, Chinatown, and the Art Institute and Museum of Science and Industry as well as taking in the city skyline walking the lake front. Looking back on my school days near Chicago, if I had had the guts to run away or ditch school, I might have discovered a day in the city could have been a great learning experience. When I arrived in Gold Beach, Ore., I borrowed a line from a Bob Seger song: “I had come home to a place I had never been before.”

“When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully. She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation.

And she would go in comfort – she would live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC). She saved her money, and she invited her brother Jamie to go, mostly because he was a miser and would have money.”

“Claudia was a good organizer and Jamie has some ideas too so the two took up residence at the museum right on schedule. But once the fun of settling in was over, Claudia had two unexpected problems: She felt just the same, and she wanted to feel different; and she found a statue at the Museum so beautiful she could not go home until she discovered its maker, a question that baffled the experts, too.”

“The former owner of the statue was Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Without her—well, without her, Claudia might never have found a way to go home.”

— From the “Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” written and illustrated by E.L. Konigsburg This past week, thoughts of where I might end up next with just a suitcase and an unknown destination on a map forced to hit the road because Ruidoso was nothing but ashes – made me decide this was the place I want to stay. Ruidoso is the home and place I had never been before. I am hooked on the blend of culture: Spaniards, Mexicans, Texans and Native Americans. It is the most unique state I have visited and that afternoon rain storm Saturday ended what I thought was the myth of monsoon season. I am not interested in returning to Kansas or Chicago and am not worried anymore that Gold Beach, Ore., might have been the only place I had super powers. Ruidoso has natural beauty completely different from Gold Beach, and I saw a rainbow here, magnificent clear skies with a gazillion stars, and regained some self confidence that “…(being) true to myself…” has worked before and will carry the day once again.

When I run with the aliens in Roswell next week, I promise not to enter the mother ship when invited. I like it here just fine.

Fort Stanton spared in Little Bear Fire

Despite the devastation of the fires, Fort Stanton is no longer on the evac order of two weekends ago. The latest “brief” tour of the Fort Stanton Parade Ground and environs was given this past Tuesday. Independent Fort Stanton advocate, author and historian, Lynda Sánchez took a small group of folks who came through on their way home from the Western Writers of America Conference held in Albuquerque. She also happens to be a member and all five are part of an organization that cares deeply about the history, preservation and future of the west. WWA is more than 700 strong and growing in membership.

They are writers, TV anchors; Courtesy photos historians, educators and individuPictured als from all back grounds. They above (left to know all kinds of folks, and they right) are Dr. write about places like Fort StanCarol Markton. Each one commented on what strom, writer a fantastic heritage and history the and researchsite has and what an opportunity er (Native there is here for the appropriate American renovation and special interpretaand western tion of a multi-era, multi cultural history, also region. teacher and Dr. Carol Markstrom and musician) Modoc, Cheewa James both noted: from West Vir“We have never seen such a place ginia; Lynda with the aura of the old west like this area. It is auSánchez; Cheewa James, Modoc spokesperson, thentic!” motivational speaker, former TV anchor; Phil According to Sanchez, “this was a great opportuMills Jr., small business man, writer and advocate nity to guide individuals like these four from Califorfor western history preservation, his latest book nia, Utah, West Virginia and Georgia and show case is “Where a Good Wind Blows; Rocky Gibbons Pethe Fort. It was a spur of the moment request. They terson, author of children’s books and advocate for western history, teacher, from Utah/Arizona. had a wonderful time taking photos and soaking up some Lincoln County history despite the back drop of the fire and its devastation. It was a reCourtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society newal type tour I guess.

June 1870 Captain William McCleave leads lished and all troops return to the Fort.

Luckily the Fort, though a cavalry troop from Fort Stanton into June 28, 1947 Dr. E. M. Townsend apin danger because of the Sierra Blanca in pursuit of Indians pointed Medical Officer-in-Charge of the the falling embers and who had killed settlers in the vicinity of Hospital. spill over of ash, is Dowlin’s Mill. McCleave moves into the June 29, 1838 Ralph Willougby severly OK, we all worry about Capitan Mountains but fails to find the wounded in dynamite explosion workraiders. those wood shingle ing on Southern Pacific Railroad in White roofs. However each June 1871 Mescalero Agent Andrew J. Curtis Mountains. Condition critical. and his wife arrive at Fort Stanton. western author departed June 30, 1855 Post Return for the month of Lincoln County with a June 1896 Military personnel buried in Fort June. Garrison is comprised of Compagreater knowledge of Stanton (military) Cemetery disinterred nies I, B and K, 1st Dragoons; Companies and reinterred at the Santa Fe National the heritage of the West of A and K and detachments of ComCemetery. that each treasures and panies C and E, 3rd Infantry; Company B and detachments of Companies C, I no doubt we will have June 1930 Alterations to laundry building: and K, 8th Infantry; and Company C of Large brick chimney torn down, second some good PR coming New Mexico Volunteers. The aggregate chimney reduced to ceiling line, four dorout of that tour.” strength is 412. mer windows installed, wooden water storage tank in attic dismantled.

June 30, 1869 Work suspended on rebuilding of Fort Stanton. Only guardhouse June 1933 New roof on Wards 10 and 11. completed.

June 1939 New road connecting to highway June 30, 1879 Victorio and 28 members of 380. the Warm Springs Apache tribe enroll at June 1945 Dr. J. C. Archer becomes Medical Fort Stanton.

Officer-in-Charge of Hospital.

June 30, 1953 “Last day. Fort Stanton June 27, 1878 Fight at San Patricio between officially passes to State Management two factions. Capt. Carroll and 25 men at 12:01 a.m. tonight. Assembly held pursue McSween forces into the hills. in Dining for the personnel to say their June 27, 1947 Dr. Linden E. Johnson goodbyes. Tomorrow morning at 10 relieved as Medical Officer-in-Charge of a.m. a short ceremony transferring the the Hospital. station operation to the State of New June 28, 1878 Posse Comitatus Acct estabMexico will be held on the parade.”

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Sometimes change just happens

I needed to go to – he took three years of a Carlsbad last week with my fluffy photo class in high man and did so in our new school to survive the whole air-conditioned car, while California public school watching temps crowd 110 experience.) Because I degrees. The phrase, “cool overthink everything, it pines” became my focus as brought home the fact that I kept repeating, “There’s for many Lincoln Countyno place like home, there’s ites, change occurred last no place like home.” Not week as their lives burned wearing ruby red slippers at to the ground. the time, I realized I was in Many of my friends our car for the duration. So (me included) have stood Sue Hutchison I diverted my attention and where a home or a cabin suehutch@valornet.com began to notice roadside used to be, mourned, sifted signs. You knew I would. through a lifetime of artiI’m an equal-opportunity-sign-noticer cles which produced memories, and were regardless of where they are. forced to make tough decisions. Some will rebuild, some will move, some have no Just north of Carlsbad is a series of home owner’s insurance. There are those signs (like Tucumcari Tonight – all 6,000 who will keep wearing one of the same of them) which announce White City, three shirts because that’s all they have the thirty-two-more-miles-south portal to right now. And there will be some who Carlsbad Caverns. I’m not a caver. But I don’t know the first step to take, because have enjoyed touring the public areas of they’re simply overwhelmed. the Caverns for decades. The signs on the Change just happens, people. Whether roadside announced the remaining distance we like it or not, it just does. And Linfor tourists who would drive the road.

Announcing distance is fine. But then coln County is rising to the occasion with offers of timely help: free cloththe signs got a bit interesting. One read, “We care about your schedule.” Driving to ing, furniture, household appliances and the Caverns is a commitment. It’s not like food. National organizations are at the ready to offer support. Replacing driver’s it’s on the edge of town. The times this (usually) non-caver has toured the caverns licenses, birth certificates and the like can be accomplished at the One Stop Shop on I was the one caring about the cavern’s schedule. I didn’t phone the cavern people Highway 48 at the Lincoln County Recovery Center. to inform them of my incoming presence and need for the cave to be opened upon Change is frustrating at best; waiting my arrival. I was just one of many each for paperwork, answers and government time I went. We watched for the stated hoop-jumping may be more difficult than times of operation, and all of us showed seeing our burned-to-the-ground homes. up at the appropriate time and followed The results, however, might be far better the paved path like the compliant cavthan the original. Some forced changes ers we were. A good friend who lived in make my life easier. I’m grateful for a Carlsbad for decades who’s driven that delete key these days, rather than using corroad more than one thousand times (who recting film or liquid paper. I can type faster also insists I overthink everything) doesn’t on a computer than I ever did on a typewritrecall why this sign exists. er. I can tell my coffee maker when I will So my point is: I follow their schedarise and assume my coffee will be hot and ule. I don’t see this as a two way street. ready. In the words of the movie, “Apollo Another sign announced dolls and 13,” “Let’s work the problem, people” and guns (assuming toy guns – maybe that’s not attack people in the process. overthinking) for sale on the same line.

Uphill days are ahead for many of I remembered back to the days when my us. In one year, we’ll all look back at now adult children were younger. Because this pivot with 20/20 vision and see if we taught our kids a healthy respect for the responsive decisions we make now all weapons, I had no problem with my were great or less than stellar. We’ll form son or my daughter playing with either. committees; we’ll try and enact new There does seem, however, to be a bit of principles, and will attempt to create an distance between dolls and guns on the environment where this size fire will toy-enjoyment scale. I’m sure all you never happen again.

NRA folks would disagree.

Until then, I’ll work on making new The sign which hinted to me how old memories with what I have now. And I I truly am and how much our world has don’t think that’s overthinking at all (… changed announced one could buy Kodak is it?) film and flashbulbs in White City. I wonder if the current generation of kids would Trying to not overthink if she should wear know how to use a flashbulb or how to the white heels or the black, Sue Hutchison load film into a camera. (My son would can be reached at suehutch@valornet.com.

Out of beer Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick

Driving around the big city recently, I couldn’t help but notice the tatteredlooking gentlemen standing on a street corner who was wearing a cardboard sign that read: “THE END IS NEAR.” And as I rounded the corner, I read the back of his sign: “I’M OUT OF BEER.” “Oh my God,” I thought to myself. “No man should have to suffer

such indignity.”

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“Thank God for Americans like you,” he said to me.

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

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June 30 Horse racing New Mexico Adequan Derby Challenge at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

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Thermal burns up the track

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press R.D. Hubbard’s homebred Thermal overcame a tardy start to gamely rally for an impressive win in the $134,957 Mountain Top New Mexicobred Thoroughbred Futurity at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday afternoon.

The Duane Lee Sterlingridden Thermal, a gelded son of second-crop sire Attila’s Storm, was a step slow out of the gate and followed the field down the backstretch of the five-furlong stakes. He raced wide around the turn while passing horses and then Sterling pointed him at a hole along the rail in the final furlong. He willingly responded with a charge inside the two pacesetters and pulled out to the one-and-three-quarter-length win.

Thermal, a 15-1 outsider, was timed in 1:00.08 for his second win from three starts.

Favored Roll D’ Nile and Kiss My Hennessy engaged in a speed duel until the stretch and Kiss My Hennessy held on gamely for second, onehalf length ahead of Indication N M. Roll D’ Nile settled for

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Thermal, a home-bred gelding owned by R.D. Hubbard and ridden by Duane Lee Sterling, won Saturday’s Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity by more than a length at Ruidoso Downs. fourth.

Trained by Todd Fincher, Thermal began his career at Sunland Park with a neck win in a maiden race as the 22-10 favorite. He then was forced to rally in his Mountain Top Futurity trial and to grab third as the 6-5 favorite. The top-three finishers in each trial were guaranteed a spot in the Mountain Top Futurity.

The $200,000 Rio Grande Senor Futurity trials on July 14 should be the next start for Thermal.

Tricky Dust Stakes In the $20,000 Tricky Dust Stakes at 870 yards, none of the six quarter horses in the race could handle the lone thoroughbred, Rogelio Carrasco’s Tactful, through the stretch and

he pulled away to a six-andone-quarter length win.

With Cody Wainscott aboard, Tactful was timed 45.801 seconds for his thirdstraight dominating win. Two starts ago, he won over 870 yards by eight lengths for a $6,250 claiming price. He came back to face thoroughbreds at see tricKY dust pg. 12

Ruidoso pair chosen for grants Isaias Enriquez scores 1,000th win

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Two Ruidoso High School athletes earned a little money to put toward their future college educations after doing well at a football combine sponsored

by NCSA Athletic Recruiting and the NFL Players’ Association.

Sophomore Parker Johnson and senior Matthew Carr were both selected for national leadership grants based on leadership Johnson in the community, academic achievement, athletics and an essay written by each student.

The football combine – held in April in Rio Rancho – tested all aspects of both athletes – speed, strength and ability – in addition to their intelligence.

As Carr is a senior, he can use both the grant and the exposure he’s received to enhance his chances at landing a foot-

Carr ball scholarship at the school of his choice. The same is true of Johnson, even though he’s just a sophomore.

“This is a very reliable tool for colleges, and this is something I can continue through high school,” Johnson said. “This will really open up where we (Parker and Matthew) can go to school.”

By Ty Wyant For the Rudioso Free Press Isaias Enriquez reached the 1,000-win milestone when he won the seventh race aboard Sandia Sonata at Ruidoso Downs June 18 in gate-to-wire fashion.

“It’s great. I thought I might be getting close (to 1,000 wins) a couple of months ago and my wife looked it up. I was about 10 or 11 wins away and then I sorta forgot about it until this weekend when I went to Arapahoe Park,” Enriquez said leaving the winner’s circle.

Enriquez posted his 999th win when he won the $40,000

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Three Ruidoso youth athletes qualified for regional competition at this year’s state Junior Olympics, June 15 at Rio Rancho. Pictured are (l-r), Ryann Flack, 1st place in intermediate girls 100-meter hurdles; Benen Lee, 1st place in sub bantam boys shot put and 3rd place in sub bantam boys turbo javelin; and Bailey Jones, 2nd place in the young womens triple jump.

Lee set a new state record for his age group with a 5-meter throw, and all three athletes advance to the Region 10 Junior Olympic championships in El Paso, july 7 and 8.

Enriquez Molly Brown Stakes at Arapahoe Park near Denver June 17 on Came West, who had won the $50,000 First Lady Stakes at Ruidoso Downs in her previous start.

“I was thinking that I was one win

away and sometimes it takes a while to get the next win,” he said. It didn’t take long, about 24 hours. He had five mounts at Ruidoso Downs on Monday and connected with his third ride of the afternoon.

“I had a perfect trip. She’s a really nice filly,” he said. The fiveand-one-half furlong allowance race carried a $19,000 purse for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares.

Enriquez, 38, has been race riding for 20 years and his career began at Turf Paradise.

He is currently second in the thoroughbred jockey standings at Ruidoso Downs.

Racing fans to get their fill on July 4

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press Six straight days of racing, the longest racing week of the season, starts on Friday and builds momentum to the trials for the $700,000 Rainbow Futurity Tuesday afternoon and the trials for the $1 million Rainbow Derby on the Fourth of July.

First post time will be 1 p.m. daily, with the exception of Tuesday when there could be more than 20 Rainbow Futurity tri-

als. The high number of trials requires an earlier post time that will be announced after entries on June 30.

The Rainbow Derby trials are expected to bring out reigning champion two-yearold Ochoa, champion two-year-old colt Feature Mr Bojangles and Ruidoso Derby winner Executive Brass, who defeated each of those champions in the $679,000 Ruidoso Derby on June 9.

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First Baptist Church and Rocks Boxing present the Spring Rumble in the Downs, June 30 at First Baptist Church in Ruidoso Downs, with the first bout set to start at 5 p.m. Local fighters scheduled to compete in the 14 scheduled bouts are Jesse Gonzales at 80 pounds, Alex Aguirre at 70 pounds, Jose Portillo at 140 pounds, as well as Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Kasovia and Jonah Allen.

Rocks Boxing members are (back row, l-r) Marcus Rodriguez, Chris Kasovia, Jonah Allen and Adrian Melero. Front row (l-r), Ryan Griffin, Jesse Gonzales, Jesse Villanueva, Alex Aguirre, Ethan Cuevas and Jesse Portillo.

JULY 4 from pg. 11 qualifiers from the trials advance to the Rainbow Derby on July 21. This year’s Rainbow Derby is expected to sport the first $1 million purse in the stakes’ history.

The daylong Rainbow Futurity trials will bring out a stellar lineup of the top juveniles in the nation. Look for most of the top finishers in the Ruidoso Futurity to come back and make a run at qualifying for the Rainbow Futurity. The 400yard Rainbow Futurity is set for Sunday, July 22.

On Saturday after-

noon, Joe Kirk Fulton’s Sweet Oblivion has the opportunity to show she is one of the premier three-year-olds in contention for the Grade 1, $2,300,000 All American Derby in the Grade 3, $45,450 Adequan Ruidoso Derby Challenge.

Fulton and trainer Mike Robbins also have thirdfastest qualifier Pandorum and eighth-fastest qualifier Grade Gone Wild.

The quarter horse action continues on Sunday afternoon with the top older horses competing in the $30,000 Higheaster-

jet Handicap. This is the first major test for older quarter horses of the summer season, followed by the $30,000 Mr Jet Moore Handicap and the $40,000 All American Gold Cup. Champion Noconi is expected to defend his title in the Higheasterjet and is coming off a game win in the La Plata Stakes at SunRay Park as the 4-5 favorite. He won the 2009 running of the Higheasterjet Handicap and took last year’s renewal by one-half length before winning the All American Gold Cup.

TRICKY DUST from pg. 11 four-and-one-half furlongs and win by six lengths for a $10,000 claiming tag for trainer Martin Orona Jr. Tactful, a California-bred son of Bertrando, pushed his earnings to the $200,000 level with his ninth win from 39 starts.

All of the action was behind Tactful in the stretch. Valentino de Lao was originally the second-place finisher, however was disqualified and placed fifth for bearing out and impeding Executive Winner.

The disqualification resulted in All About Larry moving up from third to second and Lalumbredelospateres awarded third.

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The U.S. Army and the wars of Lincoln County Tularosa Ditch War and the Horrell War of 18731874 were racial conflicts triggered by Hispanic resentment of new Anglo immigrants. The newcomers looked on the native “Mexicans” with disdain and using American legal systems dispossessed the natives of their lands and water. Under strict orders to stay out of the quarrels, thus lacking any real power, the troops from Fort Stanton nevertheless avoided major bloodshed by interposing themselves on what would otherwise have been battlefields.

In the Lincoln County War, intervention by the U. S. Army determined the final outcome of the struggle between the established Murphy-Dolan “House” faction backed by the Thomas B. Catron and the Santa Fe Ring and the Tunstall-McSween“Regulator” faction backed by the cattle magnate, John Chisum. These competing factions waged a small civil war which culminated in early July 1878 when 60-70 “Regulators,” swept into Lincoln determined to decide the issue. The stalemate that was finally broken when Col. N.A.M. Dudley marched Photo courtesy of the Hubbard Museum of the American West into Lincoln with a Company of cavalrymen, a howitzer and a Gatling gun. Dudley created a cordon museum.org or call 575-378-4142 for information. The around the town and over the next few months Army paHubbard Museum of the American West is owned and trols pacified the remainder of the County, in the interests operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. of the “House” faction.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located at 26301 Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs and Opie is a onethe company of other dogs. He walks is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 to two-year-old exceptionally well on a leash, and is p.m. Visit www.hubbardPit Bull mix. He well-behaved while indoors. is very sweet, Meet and very playful. He loves Leroy! He is a very getting lots and Lincoln County and cooperating agencies are hosting an expo on June 30, handsome lots of affection. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ruidoso High School Auxiliary Gymnasium, 100 He enjoys long boy about Warrior Drive. Information about recovery after the Little Bear fire, and preparedwalks, and play2 years old ness for future fires and floods will be provided. Representatives from Lincoln ing outdoors. and is very County government, New Mexico Division of Forestry, NM Environment DepartHe socializes friendly and ment, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USFS BAER (Burned Area well with new loving. He Emergency Response) team, US Forest Service, Village of Ruidoso, local service people and weighs 9 pounds and has the prettiest coat. so far enjoys clubs, and numerous volunteer organizations are expected be on hand to offer assistance, or to direct residents to sources of assistance.

To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln Information on available assistance for homeowners who have lost property, County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and recovery of burned areas, and preparedness for flooding and future fires will be Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841. provided.

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The Hubbard Museum is pleased to welcome Dr. Earl Pittman to the Museum’s Johnny and Marty Cope Learning Center for a special presentation on the three major wars of Lincoln County. Dr. Pittman’s program will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 30.

Dr. Pittman is a retired college history professor, the author of six books, including New Mexico and the Civil War, Richmod P. Hobson, Progressive Crusader and United States Special Operations in the Gulf War and 79 articles and papers. He is President of Boots and Saddles Foundation, Past President of Fort Stanton Inc., and on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln County Historical Society and the New Mexico Military History Society. He earned six college degrees in history, chemistry-physics and geology and served in the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force (active and reserve), retiring as Lt. Col. from U.S. Special Operations Command. He lives in Roswell with his wife Kathleen in an historic restored adobe house.

In the 19th century, Lincoln County was a violent place, a thinly populated frontier overrun with outlaws, hostile Indians and containing festering racial antagonisms. There were no effective courts, local officials, lawmen, judges, not even a jail. Law enforcement fell to the Army. The Army’s role, however one-sided, was a publicly accepted, quasi-legal law enforcement mission.

From 1855 to 1878, it had involved murders, land title disputes, horse and cattle stealing, racial conflicts, the liquor trade and a host of other issues. These were not an aberration, but a manifestation of a long tradition of Army employment in law enforcement since 1792.

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June 26, 2012

Little Bear Fire

Information & Resources PNM supports fire relief efforts: contribution to Red Cross, outreach for bill assistance PNM employees heard reports of the Little Bear Fire in the Ruidoso area served by PNM and immediately asked two questions: What can we do to help, and is the company doing anything beyond its work to restore outages?

PNM had a ready answer to the second question. It had pledged an initial $5,000 to the American Red Cross relief efforts in the community, and later pledged another $5,000 to be used as a challenge grant to spur other donors to give.

The PNM constribution is funded by shareholders and not through customer rates.

“PNM was the first company donor to proactively reach out to the American Red Cross with an offer to

help in this disaster,” said Red Cross Regional CEO Cindy Adams. “We hadn’t even started reaching out to potential donors when the offer for assistance from PNM arrived. We are so appreciative for the financial assistance but also for the challenge that PNM was able to issue to encourage others to donate and double the impact of their giving.”

On June 21 and 22, PNM also reached out to victims who needed a helping hand with utility bills while coping with losses related to the fire. The company accepted and processed PNM Good Neighbor Fund applications at the Ruidoso PNM office, 1100 Mechem Drive on both days.

PNM experienced some outages

in the Buck Mountain area related to the fire and completed restoration on Friday, June 15. Restoration required clearing trees and roads to replace burned lines. The majority of customers served by PNM in Ruidoso did not have fire-related outages since the fire had not reached the village itself. However, hundreds of local residents in and around the community have been affected with the loss of homes and other property.

“The fire has created a number of new challenges for the citizens of Ruidoso and surrounding areas, but the community has pulled together to successfully meet those challenges head on,” said Steve Dettmer, PNM team manager. “We are pleased to be a part of that community effort.”

Village, county and USFS to partner in clearing streams while fire suppression continues The Village of Ruidoso, Lincoln County and the Lincoln National Forest are already working to prevent flash flooding impacts to communities downstream of the Little Bear Fire scar.

“We’re actively removing as much debris as we can,” says Justin King, Village of Ruidoso director of public works.

After a wildfire, the charred ground where vegetation has burned away cannot easily absorb rainwater, increasing the risk of flooding and mudflows with stumps and other woody debris.

Village public works employees and local contractors are using County equipment to clear woody de-

bris and trees from Eagle, Little, Magado and Bonito Creeks. Channels are being cleared of all woody debris and standing trees that could clog drainages during the upcoming monsoon season. These mitigations will prevent additional debris from being collected and washing downstream after heavy rains. Work will continue for another week or more, to lessen impacts to roads, homes and businesses.

Once Eagle Creek stream channel is cleared, water will be diverted around Alto Lake to protect the lake and move the water downstream.

For more information, contact Peg Crim at 575-4347290.

Environment Department issues boil water advisory for Enchanted Forest Water Corporation, Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center and Villa Madonna Precautionary boil water remains in effect for all other burn areas

New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau field staff have been dispatched into neighborhoods inside the Little Bear Wildfire burn area that have been reopened to evacuees. Preliminary assessments show that numerous drinking water systems within the burn area have been damaged and may be compromised. With these new assessments, the NMED has issued a mandatory boil water advisory for: • Enchanted Forest Water Corporation • Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center • Villa Madonna The water system consumers of Enchanted Forest Water Corporation, Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center and Village Madonna are advised to seek an alternate source of drinking water, such as bottled water, or boil the water for five minutes before drinking, cooking and dishwashing.

The NMED is also renewing and reminding all evacuees returning to homes/cabins within other burn areas that a precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect.

“The boil water advisory remains precautionary in the rest of burned areas until we can confirm water sample results,” says NMED Deputy Secretary Butch Tongate. “In many locations, we still cannot access drinking water systems in the burn area. Therefore, we strongly recommend all returning evacuees boil their water or use bottled water until we can make an official determination.”

NMED staff continues to collect water samples in the burn area to ensure drinking water systems are providing uncontaminated drinking water. Additional mandatory boil water advisories will be issued as warranted pending final sample results.

The NMED is also asking all evacuees to conserve drinking water when returning to areas which have been impacted by the Little Bear Fire. The fire may have damaged electrical wires or other water facilities which are critical to producing drinking water. If unable to produce drinking water, the systems must rely on existing storage until critical water facilities are repaired. Water conservation allows the systems additional time to make the needed repairs and avoid complete water outages.

For more information, call NMED Communications Director Jim Winchester at 505-231-8800 or Joe Savage, district manager, at 575-973-0009.

Boil water order

What you need to do if your water system has told you to boil your water: Boil all your tap water for five minutes before you use it for: ✓ Drinking ✓ Brushing your teeth ✓ Making ice ✓ Washing your hands before eating ✓ Washing dishes, cooking surfaces, raw foods or rinsing food ✓ Preparing other drinks like baby bottles, Kool-aid, sun tea, ice tea, frozen juices, etc.

How long?

Keep using boiled water until the New Mexico Environment Department or your water systems tells you it’s safe to use tap water. If you stop without being told it’s safe, you and your family could be at risk for getting sick.

Why? When tests show that public water maybe polluted with human or animal waste, a boil water notice may be issued to make sure that people won’t get sick from drinking it. Boiling water is the preferred method to get rid of microorganisms.

Where do I go to find out about boil water notices or advisories for my drinking water?

Contact your community water system or the New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau at 1-877-6548720 or go to www.nmenv.state.nm.us/dwb/BoilWater.htm What if I get sick because of my drinking water?

Call the New Mexico Department of Health at 1-505-8270006. For information, visit our website at www.health.state. nm.us.

Tips on boiling water: 1. Fill a pot or pan with cold water. Avoid using water from hot water taps because it could have high amounts of metals and minerals in it from the water heater.

2. Start timing after the water boils. You may see little bubbles forming at the edges of the pot; these are just air bubbles from the water. When steady streams of big bubbles are sent up from the bottom of the pot, your water is starting to boil.

3. Boil for five minutes.

4. The flat taste of boiled water can be improved by pouring it back and forth from one clean glass into another – called aeration, or by allowing it to stand for a few hours, or by adding a pinch of salt for each quart of water boiled.

Frequently asked questions: Can I use this water to take a shower?

Yes, but avoid swallowing any water.

What if I have a cut?

You should generally use cooled boiled water on open cuts, wounds or sores.

Should my pets get boiled water too?

Yes, this is a good idea because many pets, such as dogs, can get some of the same diseases as humans and can give these diseases to their owners.

Is it ok to water my plants?

Yes, it is ok to water your plants with possibly contaminated tap water without boiling it first.

I have a tap filter or filtering water pitcher, do I still need to boil my tap water?

Yes, most pitchers that have a water filter do not filter out bacteria. If you have other filters on your refrigerator, on your faucet, or under your sink, read the package insert to see if the filter removes bacteria. If in doubt, boil the water.

Who is at most risk for getting sick from microorganisms in contaminated water?

The very young, the very old and people with a weakened ability to fight disease or infections due to illness or treatments are most affected by microorganisms.

The White Apron Society Most folks around town know these three guys: Perry Champion, Brendan Gochenour and Curtis Williamson. But what they may not know is that these three chefs have come together to dole out tasty confections, with a hefty side of community service, to benefit those effected by the Little Bear Fire.

The trio recently founded the White Apron Society, a newly formed organization of culinary professionals.

Perry Champion, owner of the Café at Mountain Annie’s and a European-trained chef, has a long history of service with The Nest domestic violence shelter in Ruidoso Downs and several other charities in Lincoln County. Like many of us, he was heartbroken over the sudden devastation caused by the Little Bear Fire.

Curtis Williamson, also a chef by training, has made serving the Ruidoso community his mission as the manager of Schlotzsky’s in Ruidoso. He has been heavily involved with a variety of local charities, whether organizing the recent Bunz Run or providing meals to the residents at the Nest. “It’s all about community. Our slogan is Make Ruidoso Lotz Better,” explains Williamson.

Brendan Gochenour has been a renowned chef for 24 years. He is one of the featured chefs at the Mt. Annie’s Community Culinary Classes and also serves as a sales representative for Sysco. He explains, “Each of us has a skill. Whatever yours is, find a way to use it for the greater good.”

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The White Apron Society: Perry Champion, Brendan Gochenour and Curtis Williamson. plan to stimulate donation efforts to benefit the victims of the Little Bear Fire. “Our plan is to have people deliver their fire donations to Sweet Charity on Highway 70. In appreciation, every person who has donated will have the opportunity to sign up for several amazing prizes,” explains Champion.

The clothing and supply drive will end with a drawing for the prizes on July 1. Prizes include various Schlotzsky gift cards, personal instruction at two culinary classes with the chefs ($100 value), a fabulous dinner for four with tableside

service at the Café at Mountain Annie’s ($500 value) and $1,000 gift certificate to Fusion Medical Spa, offered by Dr. Stephen Rath.

“The dinner prize will include tableside service by all three members of the White Apron Society. We’re pulling out all of the stops,” entices Gochenour.

Donations will be accepted at Sweet Charity Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. For more information, call Sweet Charity at 378-0041. All items donated in this drive are being distributed for free to the survivors of the Little Bear Fire.

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June 26, 2012

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Call to artists to participate —

RRCA to hold Little Bear Fire art exhibit and sale The Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts in July and August will host “Up from the Ashes,” a benefit for those who suffered losses during the Little Bear Fire.

Works of art will be displayed for sale at the council’s gallery, 1712 Sudderth.

A portion of the proceeds of sales of the artwork will be donated.

“This event is open to all artists in all mediums who want to participate,” Jeannette Ortega, RRCA board president and chairperson of “Up from the Ashes” further stated, “You don’t need to be an

RRCA member, although we’d love to have you join.”

The grand opening reception will be Friday, July 13 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display until Aug. 24 with one evening a week designated as an Open House with other ‘artful’ happenings.

“Our community has been hit hard by this disaster,” said Lyn Kidder. “This is a chance for artists to help, at the same time doing what they do best—their art.”

For information, call 575-257-7272 or go online at www.ruidosoarts.org.

Wildfire resources available from the Department of Health As wildfires continue throughout the state, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (DOH) hotline continues to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a wildfire resource page has been established on their website. The hotline can be reached 1-877-3044161 for individuals with health-related questions regarding smoke to reach either a nurse or epidemiologist, and the webpage is accessible through the DOH homepage at www.nmhealth.org or directly by visiting http://nmhealth.org/CommunicationsOffice/WildfireSeason.shtml.

“The Department maintains its commitment to providing resources for New Mexicans with smoke-related health concerns throughout this wildfire season,” said Department of Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Catherine Torres. “I encourage people to utilize our online resources and to call our hotline with any additional questions or concerns.”

Individuals living in areas affected by wildfires and smoke should adhere to the following DOH recommendations: • Individuals with heart or lung disease, such as congestive heart failure, angina, COPD, emphysema, or asthma, need to be aware that they may be at higher risk for experiencing health problems than healthy people. If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease

that may be related to excess smoke exposure, including repeated coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, heart palpitations, nausea, unusual fatigue or lightheadedness, contact your health care provider. Also be sure you have the medicines needed for your chronic heart or lung problems.

• In areas of the state with poor visibility of three to five miles, people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, children and pregnant women should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and stay indoors as much as possible.

• People should avoid using swamp coolers when the smoke levels are higher than normal. Most swamp coolers have filter pore sizes that are much too large to filter out particles from smoke.

The Department of Health also recommends motorists

use re-circulated air while using air-conditioning during smoke events. When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces or gas stoves. Do not vacuum because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home.

Portions of Smokey Bear Ranger District to reopen; other areas remain closed

The southern portion of the Smokey Bear Ranger District closed during the Little Bear Fire is now open. The area south of the Ski Run Road and on both sides of Highway 70 from Ruidoso to the forest boundary near Glencoe is now open for use. This includes areas known as Cedar Creek, Gavilan Ridge, Little Creek, Eagle Creek, Devil’s Canyon and Hale Lake.

All access to the Bonito Recreation Corridor, including developed and dispersed campgrounds, hiking trails and trailheads off Forest Roads

Salvation Army committed to providing long-term recovery services to fire victims The Salvation Army has been providing meal service since June 15, and has served more than 850 meals.

“As The Salvation Army winds down our feeding efforts, our commitment to the victims of the Little Bear Fire will ramp up. As a part of the long-term recovery committee, The Salvation Army is committed to assisting this community rebuild,” said Dave Sherman, The Salvation Army incident commander.

The Salvation Army will also be

offering food boxes to those residents who may need them. Food boxes are available at the Angus Nazarene Church at Bonito Camp Park. The Salvation Army has distributed 150 food boxes to the community.

The community can support the efforts of The Salvation Army by making a monetary donation.

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107 and 108; all access off Highway 532 Ski Run Road, including Forest Road 117 to Monjeau Lookout, Forest Road 127A Eagle Creek, Oak Grove Campground and Buck Mountain; and the Three Rivers Campground on the west side of the White Mountain Wilderness remain closed to protect the health and safety of firefighters, residents and visitors.

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June 26, 2012

Working together for 20 years:

The Reformed Churches of Sioux Center and Mescalero

By Sue Hutchison with Bob Schut Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Annually more than 25 teens and adults from The Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa decide to spend vacation time in Mescalero. They’ve been doing so for two decades. This year, more than 170 Mescalero children enjoyed Bible School at The Reformed Church on the reservation because of the partnership between the two churches.

The Bible School is believed to be one of the largest conducted in the greater Lincoln County/Mescalero area. The Sioux Center gang begins planning the Mescalero event in March and brings the complete package with them. The Iowa contingent hits the ground running after arrival and decorating begins Sunday before the children arrive on Monday. All across the reservation children ages five through eighth grade pile into vans Monday to attend a morning of crafts, games, music, and activities centered on a theme.

Bible School lasts a week with closing service on Friday.

with the Iowa teens’ energy and dedication. Sponsor Bernice Doornink says all five of her children have come when they were old enough, and she’s been a part of the team ten times in the past 12 years.

“God calls me here. I love watching our kids share their love with the Mescalero people.”

Friday’s closing ceremony brings tears from both the Mescalero children and the Iowans. Relationships have been formed. Some Sioux Center teens come year after year to reconnect with those whose lives they impacted the year before, and plans are already in the mix for 2013.

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Above, Bob Schut at Mescalero Reformed Church; above right, friendships form and thrive through the partnership of the two churches.

“We couldn’t do this without them,” says Bob and Linda Schut, long-time pastors of The Reformed Church in Mescalero.

Linda leads music, Bob corrals the kids and several from the community partner with the Sioux Center gang during the week.

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COMMUNITY!!! What a word. What a concept. What a thing to happen in the face of the destructive situation we have faced. By God’s grace, we have come together as a community to overcome the threat, the loss, the heartbreak and the challenge of the Little Bear Fire. Yes, we have had outside help from the firefighters, soldiers, law enforcers, service organizations and churches. But the most powerful outside help has come from God above.

Oh, I know that there are some who would blame God for the devastation of the fire. But we must understand that the fire is a part of the natural circumstances of the forest and the weather. We hate what has happened in the lives of some of our folks, but there has been no loss of life and there have been no injuries.

We are now facing the challenge of helping others in recovery. We can’t replace photo albums, treasures, and mementos that were lost, but we can extend material help, emotional support and spiritually lift them up in prayer.

When we all pull together and share the load of difficulty, we can overcome anything that the world sends against us. Think of others even you are not in their circumstance. What would you need if you were in their shoes? Then help them out in their situation.

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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.

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Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, Minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, 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 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 3540255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 JEWISH / HEBREW Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc. 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345.

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Members and summer visitors enjoy this outdoor service, and it is not unusual to see one of God’s creations in the form of a deer joining us. This additional worship service runs through Labor Day weekend.

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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 Cowboy Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 3784840 for more info Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www. thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 378-8108. 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

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Each event is planned to teach a lesson. The game Owie, Owie, Out teaches children that those who have been hurt can help others who experience the same hurt. Leaders have children repeat the theme, “No matter what people do, we can trust God.” Snacks carry a theme as well. One day’s snack popcorn is placed in a blue cup to represent the sky and God. “All the popcorn looks the same, except there’s a surprise in each cup. God knows what’s inside each of us and has a special purpose for us all,” says one Iowan worker.

Sponsor Lynne DeJongh’s husband passed way six months ago. Her son, age 17, went on the missions trip to Mescalero last year. When they discussed this year, DeJongh decided to come along. She says she’s glad she did, noting she’s impressed

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Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer.

354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-online.com Pacto Viviente, 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual.

Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264.

Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Affiliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 6-26 thru 7-2 Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Hwy 380 (better known as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.). Open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. Entrance fees are $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated

by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

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 $25 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

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. The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. The Museum is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. For more information, visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

“Biennale Grande” juried art show and exhibit, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through July 15. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists. For

Susan Kolb performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 7:30 p.m.

In the End – “A Powerful Rock Experience” (Classic rock from Led Zepplin to Megadeth, Pink Floyd to Yes) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music with Potcheen at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 2331 THURSDAY Sudderth Drive, through June 30, JUNE 28 8:30 p.m. The pirate rockers are Free Movie, Ruidoso Public back with their brand of high enLibrary, 107 Kansas City Road, 10 ergy Celtic music! Check them out a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Space movies, at www.thepotcheenfolkband. playing 2 times. For more infor- com. mation, call Kar, 575-258-3704; Live music at WPS in Midtown www.youseemore.com/ruidoso- Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 pl/. Free. a.m.

Mark Kashmar, country blues, FRIDAY Café Rio, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30.

JUNE 29 Karaoke with DJ Pete! Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., The Rascal Fair and White every Thursday, evening, includ- Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. ing all-you-can-eat taco bar from to dark. Produce, plants, flowers, 6 - 9 p.m. The Cree Meadows crafts and unique entertainment. lounge is open to the public Every Friday through the summer.

WEDNESDAY Mark Remington performs Mike Sanjku performs in WenJUNE 27 at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem dell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Drive, 6 p.m.

Mountain Gods Resort & Casino

TUESDAY JUNE 26 What’s an ebook and how do I get one? Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10 - 11 a.m.

Explore the different companies, formats, benefits and changes involved with ebooks and e-readers. If you have a laptop, bring it to download free ebooks from the library. For more information, contact Jennifer, 258-3704; www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/. Free.

The Universe and a craft, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 1:30 - 3 p.m. For ages 10-12, learn about the Universe, outer space, near space, planets – then make one to take home.

For more information, call Kari, 575-258-3704; www.youseemore. com/ruidosopl/. Free.

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

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

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

Juice Newton at the Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m., pre-show buffet 6 p.m.

With her string of pop and country hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s –”It’s A Heart Ache,” “Angel of The Morning,” “Queen of Hearts” and “The Sweetest Thing” – she continues to captivate audiences across the country. Juice has won a Grammy for Best Pop Female, the Academy of Country Music’s New Female Vocalist of the Year, and a People’s Choice Award, CMA and Billboard awards, and has multiple platinum and gold albums, 10 million records sold and 15 Top 10 hits.

For more information: 575-3364800; www.spencertheater.com. from 5 to 10 p.m.

Tickets are $66 & $69. Tickets for Doug Fuqua performs in Wen- the buffet are $20. dell’s Lounge at the Inn of the In the End – “A Powerful Rock Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Experience” (Classic rock from from 5 to 11 p.m.

Led Zepplin to Megadeth, Pink Cree Meadows Country Club Floyd to Yes) perform in Club 49 is hosting a fish fry and live band. at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 Cantina Night at Laughing p.m.

Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of LinLive music at WPS in Midtown coln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and a.m. fiddle playing Western Swing.

SATURDAY Live Music at Billy’s Sports JUNE 30 Bar & Grill: Terry Bullard Band.

Doug Fuqua performs in WenTomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem dell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

Mark Remington performs from 5 to 11 p.m.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wenat the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem dell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Drive, 6 p.m.

Susan Kolb performs at the No Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Name Café 6 - 9 p.m. during Prime from 5 to 10 p.m.

Time Fridays. 522 Sudderth, 575Acoustic Open Mic, Cree 257-2253. Friday evening dinners Meadows Country Club, 6 - 9 p.m. are by reservation.

Hosted by “Second Nature.” For The Eliminators perform at more information, call Ile Boren, Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem 257-0872.

Drive, 6 p.m.

Live Music at Billy’s Sports Michael Beyer performs older Bar & Grill: Terry Bullard Band.

more information, call 575-378-4142, or visit www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

“A Land So Strange” exhibit, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 8, 2013. A unique and educational journey of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history. With hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century, the exhibit tells the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the Euro-Americans who created the New Mexico we experience today. sit www. hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air and Kiddie Bounce House.

Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Free Movie “Portrait in Black” at Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Lana Turner with Anthony Quinn – a classic thriller.

For more information, 575-2572273; www.sacredgroundscoffeeshop.com.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina, Mechem Drive, 7 - 9 p.m.

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

In the End – “A Powerful Rock Experience” (Classic rock from Led Zepplin to Megadeth, Pink Floyd to Yes) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

SUNDAY JULY 1 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Dr., 2 p.m. Concessions and jumping balloons, live music at 3 p.m. The Fireworks show begins at dusk, followed by the movie, “Grown Ups.” For more information, 575464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods.com The Rocky Plateau Band Open Music Jam, No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, 2 - 6 p.m. Every Sunday thru the summer.

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

MONDAY JULY 2 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Classifieds

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

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215 CABIN & RV RENTALS RV SPACES FOR RENT. 575-258-3111

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

WANTED Vendors and Cookers

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230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED

September 14 & 15, 2012 Ruidoso Convention Center

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For more details and information visit www.hogbattlebbq.com or call 575-538-8370

AMY’S COTTAGES,3 bedroom for rent, furnished, perfect! 575-9731242

120 LEGAL NOTICES VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a public hearing in conjunction with the regularly scheduled meeting on July 10, 2012, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building of the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The public hearing is concerning the approval of a New Restaurant Beer and Wine only Liquor License.

The State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Alcohol and Gaming Division has given preliminary approval of this license.

The name of the applicant is Modern Entertaining, LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 2523, Austin, TX 78768, to be used at the business known as Grill Caliente, located at 2800 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345. Comments or inquiries should be directed to the Village Clerk, Irma Devine, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345, (575) 258-4343, Ext. 1002 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO BY: /S/ Irma Devine, CMC Municipal Clerk

130 EMPLOYMENT CHUY’S NOW HIRING. Some mechanical experience preferred. Please apply at 1109 Mechem or phone 258-5591 ARE YOU CREATIVE AND FRIENDLY? Are you looking for a job that can turn into a career?

Would you enjoy working around people, computers and pets? The pet-friendly La Quitna is looking to hire front desk service representative. Bring your resume in and fill out our application in person at 26147 US Highway 70 Ruidoso Downs. Housekeeping positions are also available. This is your chance to be a part of the award winning La Quinta

RAMADA INN is looking for front desk and housekeeping personnel.

Apply in person 2191 Hwy 70 West THE NEW MEXICO CANCER CENTER is seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator in our Ruidoso, NM clinic. Job duties include : scheduling, and rescheduling appointments and diagnostic tests, preparing patient charts for the physicians, obtaining prior authorizations and communicating with physicians and patients on a regular basis, answering patient and office phone calls, collecting co-pays, checking in patients. Requirements: excellant computer and patient service skills, 2-3 years medical assisting experience, the ability to multi task, 3-5 years related medical experience, and electronic medical records experience. Work hours are Monday-Thursday, 30 hours per week. Send resume, references and salary requirements to: hr@nmohc.com or Fax 505-857-8477. Drug free environment / EOE

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED MAILROOM SUPERVISOR Sevenday daily newspaper seeks an energetic, hard-working person to manage and lead our mailroom.

Ideal person will be mechanically inclined, a team player, and willing to roll up thei sleeves and work with our team. Knowledge in the operation of counter/stackers, inserting machines and stitcher/ trimmer equipment is a plus. This is a full-time position. Hours of work mainly late afternoon and night shifts. In addition to a competitive salary we offer excellent benefits to those who qualify including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, 401k, and an opportunity for growth potential. Our concern is for the health and safety of our employees; therefore we offer a smoke-free work environment and conduct pre-employment drug testing. To apply send letter and resume to:

Bob Johnson, Production Manager The Daily Times 201 N. Allen Ave / P.O. Box 499 Farmington, NM 87401 ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper to place your ad or log onto www.nmpress. org for more information.

150 HEALTHCARE ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 866-938-5101 ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866-406-2158 ATTENTION JOINT & MUSCLE PAIN SUFFERERS: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility.

Call 888-466-1077 to try Hydraflexin RISK-FREE for 90 days.

170 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WANTED! Massage Therapist hairdresser - or nail tech! Great Location, cheap cheap price. 575937-2443 LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SUPPLIMENT YOUR INCOME? Join us in our monthly outdoor fair!

Our next event is July 6-8th. 575258-3409

190 REAL ESTATE GREAT 1750 SQ FT High ceiling Retail space. Lots of Parking. Great location on Mechem. $1500 month 575-354-0365 REO FOR THE BEST BANKOWED DEALS. Call Fisher Real Estate 575-258-0003

205 ROOM FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT, Close to town. $400/mo No lease, split utilities, no

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235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN

TOO GOOD TO PASS UP! House for lease or option to buy. 1 acre, well, fantastic view. 575-258-3409

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257-8444 250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 4 ACRE PARCEL in Alto. Take Mesa Heights Dr. between TR’s Store and Post Office to second Rango Loop Road, go left to by owner sign, Beautiful trees, views, wildlife, privacy, constructed homes only. Asking $50,000 707-542-7408.

20 ACRES WITH WATER! Near Ruidoso, $34,900. New to market, municipal water, maintained roads and electric. Won’t last at this price!

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260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!

Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with chef’s dream kitchen, hardwood & tile floors, vaulted ceilings w/ skylights, lots of windows, and 3-car garage with paved driveway on a large wooded lot. Private back yard, open living area, formal dining room, wonderful master suite, and so much more! $425,000 MLS #111003

KENTUCKY-STYLE BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS

This property has a beautiful 360° view!

This barn is built better than a lot of homes in the area. 36.27 +/- acres with well and very usable flat land for most parts. Owner was going to build large home on the hill overlooking the whole mini ranch. MLS #108199

NICE DECKS TO TAKE IN THE VIEW AND RELAX

Real attractive mountain flavor home with extensive remodel. Full golf membership.

Four bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms plus an office), 2 baths and 2 fireplaces. This home is nestled in the trees and you will love the atmosphere! Fully furnished except personal items. $199,500 MLS #111011

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101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning FP & fenced yard. $950/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) MONTH to MONTH ONLY 100 ALLISON LANE – UNF 2 BDR, 1 BA with wood burning stove and stackable W/D hookups. $750/Mo + utilities. (On the Market-Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) MONTH to MONTH ONLY.

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105 KEYES DRIVE #A-2 – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA w/ stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and W/D. $800/Mo + utilities.

604 WHITE MOUNTAIN DRIVE #207 – FURN 2 BDR, 2.5 BA. Close to the Links golf course. $750/Mo + utilities.

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

415 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 800 sq ft. Come take a look. $400/Mo + utilities. (Available 7-15) 419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq ft. Come take a look. $650/ Mo + utilities.

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1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent 575-258-3111

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

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

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575-973-0964 DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months!

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470 HORSES/STABLES/MISC. GALLUP BOY NEEDED. 575-3788163

510 CAMPERS/TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR SALE: 1976 FORD RV. Clean, fully self contained. Like new tires.

Needs oil pump. $1900 obo. 575354-5033

520 MOTOR HOMES

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

33 FOOT 1999 GEORGIA BOY CLASS “A” RV, ford V10 (28268 miles) 7k generator, Dual Ducted a/c and heat. Tow hitch, full awning and much more. Asking $14,000.

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370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES

550 AUTOS FOR SALE

GARAGE/ STORAGE SALE June 30th 8am - 12pm NO EARLY BIRDS 109 Upper Terrace 575-802-3319 CARRIZOZO SWAP MEET at Spencer Park. July 7th, 9am to 1pm. Free Vendor Spots. call 575-648-3204 for info

385 GUNS/RIFLES WINCHESTER 1300 DEFENDER. $495 575-802-3319

460 LIVESTOCK & PETS GOLDEN RETRIEVER, 2 year old, spayed female, sweet, beautiful. $25 includes 4 sessions with trainer.

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’02 SUBARU FORESTER AWD. 173,000 miles young, great working condition. $4200 call 575-3540967 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA looks and runs good. $3000 obo.

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