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Water Fair – Free water quality testing

Residents of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto and Lincoln County with private wells serving homes not connected to a public water utility bring a water sample to get tested for electrical conductivity, iron, fl uoride, nitrates, pH and sulfate. To get a proper sample, let your water run for a couple of minutes and fi ll a clean jar. Ruidoso Village Council Chambers at 313 Cree Meadows Drive. 3:30 - 7p.m.

NMED Ground Water Quality Bureau: 505-222-9574.

March 24

1st Annual Hook & Ladder Firefighter Chili Cook-Off

Firefi ghters from around the state will converge on Ruidoso to battle it out for title of Best Firefighter Chili in New Mexico! Public tasting is at 12 p.m. Beer garden.

Winners announced at 3 p.m.

Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place—plus a special award for the people’s choice winner. www.ruidoso-nm. gov/Fire_Dept/Board.html, 575-257-4116. Wingfi eld Park. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ruidoso launches red flag campaign

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Fire season is here. Ruidoso has the distinction of being top in the nation for wildfire danger.

Realistically, the town could go up in flames if fire gets out of control. Acting Fire Chief Harlan Vincent and Elaine Reynolds, office manager aren’t about to let that happen on their watch without a fight.

The Ruidoso Free Press visited with the chief who was excited about an idea being implementing to bring awareness to the community on high fire danger days. The concept was brought to his attention from Mid-town business owners Teri Sodd (Mountain Arts Gallery and Framery) and Rebekah Milchen (Rebekah’s).

“When we go a week without any rain, we’re in danger of fire.” Sodd and Milchen insist folks don’t realize how dangerous the situation can become.

Add spring winds in the mix and the threat level heightens.

When the village is fac-

Pinecliff residents rebuild

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Residents who lost their homes in the devastating Swallow fire last summer rebuild their homes amid a still charred landscape. Last year’s fire season is still fresh in the minds of Lincoln County residents even as a new high threat risk season approaches. The Swallow Fire was alleged to have been started by a person in a homeless encampment smoking cigarettes. No one has been charged in the blaze that destroyed nine homes and damaged several others. ing extreme fire risk, they’d like Midtown businesses to display red flags which would

National Wild Turkey Federation banquet

Come and join in the fun of a local NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund-raising banquet. Buy exclusive hunting merchandise and have a great time with friends while raising funds for wild turkey conservation and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled. Ruidoso Convention Center, 5:30 p.m.

575-937-3011. Singles $55, couples $80.

March 25

RHS Benefit Golf Scramble at the Links

Come play at this Scottish style golf course in the beautiful southern Sacramento Mountains and help raise money for the Ruidoso High School Golf Team. 1 p.m. Shotgun start. This is the 3rd of six golf scrambles.

The Links Golf Course at 105 Sierra Blanca Dr. Melissa at Cree Meadows: 575-2575815. $35 entry fee.

alert visitors and residents to be flags and know to be alert,” says Sodd who hopes all residents especially vigilant. Using the take part in registering through Reverse-911 information relay the Reverse-911 information system, proprietors would be informed by the fire department relay system and become involved in fire which days awareness. to fly their “I’m flags. thrilled they Village came to manager, me!” Chief Debi Lee, Vincent fully supthinks it’s a ports their marvelous efforts, concept and supporting the purchase – Harlan Vincent, is encourof 100 flags Acting VOR Fire Chief aged to see villagers take to begin the such an inprogram. terest in fire prevention. As it Using the village’s codeapproved wooden posts already stands, whenever there’s “red flag warning” issued, all 150 installed, the flags will fly at head level. “When we put them plus village employees are notidowntown, people will see the see Red fLAG, pg 5

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Realistically, the town could go up in flames if fire gets out of control.

Frisbee for Food

Participate, watch and cheer for the Ruidoso Disc Golf competition, and don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item. The goal is to raise 500 pounds of food.

Cash and prizes awarded.

Hosted by the Ruidoso Disc Golf Club. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grindstone Disc Golf Course at 399 Resort Dr. 575-9374413. Participation: $20 plus 5 cans of non-perishable food. Spectators: Free with cans of food encouraged.

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Midtown business owners Teri Sodd, Mountain Arts Gallery and Framery and Rebekah Milchen, Rebekah’s in a partnership with the village hope to raise public awareness by posting red flags throughout town on days with high winds and dangerous fire conditions.

NWTF supports youth activities, conservation

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), a national nonprofit organization, is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. The local chapter in Ruidoso supports local youth hunting programs and habitat management projects through annual fundraising efforts.

Rubin Herrera, who organizes the local chapter fundraiser recently travelled to the state NWTF banquet in Albuquerque to receive an award.

“The Lincoln County Spurs NWTF chapter raised more money in 2011

than any chapter in New Mexico.

All of the money we raise stays in Lincoln County,” Herrera said. The Lincoln County Spurs NWTF chapter donates at least 10 complete Thanksgiving turkey dinners to the Lincoln County Food bank each year. The chapter also purchased and donated a gun safe for the Lincoln County 4-H club safe shooting program, constructed a BB gun and archery range for the Boy Scout jamboree at Fort Stanton and participated in the past two wildlife bonanza programs with the Lincoln National Forest.

Committee member Craig Maldonado is working with the forest sersee NwTf, pg 5

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NWTF Lincoln County Spurs chapter members Rubin Herrera, James Herrera, Billy Seelbach and Jennifer Herrera receive an award for the most money raised by an NWTF chapter in New Mexico for youth programs and habitat conservation.

Village announces Phase 4 water restrictions

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The Village of Ruidoso is now enforcing Level 4 water restrictions, due to low water levels in the Grindstone Reservoir.

According to a press release sent out by the village, these restrictions will be in effect “until the Grindstone Canyon Reservoir has an adequate water level.” Restrictions on water in Level 4 are: No outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Outdoor watering with sprinkler systems is prohibited. Commercial car washes are not restricted.

Residential washing of vehicles and outdoor watering is allowed two days per week, by hand-held hose or drip irrigation. Homes with even addresses may do so Tuesdays and Saturdays, odd addresses on Wednesdays and Sundays. Plants, flowers and tree wells may be watered by the use of hand held buckets or sprinkler cans that have been filled from hose bibs or interior faucets evIEW! S.B. V

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ing water levels at Grindstone Reservoir and low precipitation this winter.

“The water level at Grindstone is currently lower than the 20 feet below the spillway required to trigger Phase 4 restrictions, the intermediate forecast for the lake is it will continue to be lower than 20 feet, due to the lack of water flow into the reservoir, and I believe it’s best to get ahead of the crisis and move to Phase 4 restrictions immediately,” Camp said.

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March 20, 2012

Community Calendar

Natural resources

The Lincoln County Land & Natural Resources Advisory Committee will hold its March meeting today at 1 p.m. A final agenda will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Disc golf food drive The Ruidoso Disc Golf Club is hosting a “Frisbee for Food” drive, this Saturday at the Grindstone Disc Golf Course.

Cost to enter the event is $20 plus five cans of non-perishable food. The goal is to raise 500 pounds of food.

Cash and prizes will be presented to the top 25 percent of players over 27 holes. Sign up is at 9 a.m. and the tournament begins at 10 a.m. Contact Duane Slatton at 973-4413 to enter. The public is invited to watch the competition.

Historical society Mark your calendars for a meet and greet for the Lincoln County Historical Society at the Swiss Chalet on north Mechem Drive this Saturday at 2 p.m.

Clara Farah will give a short talk on her parents – Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Freeman – and their role in Lincoln County History.

There will be a $4 charge for hors d’oeuvres, coffee and tea.

There will also be a cash bar.

Wild Turkey Federation The Ruidoso chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual banquet at the Ruidoso Convention Center Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and there will be a barbecue dinner, raffles, door prizes and live and silent auctions to benefit youth hunting and wildlife conservation projects. Call 937-3011 for tickets.

Breastfeeding workshop Lincoln County Medical Center offers breastfeeding workshops and a support group for new and expecting mothers, with meetings and held every other Friday.

The workshop and support group meetings are from 10 a.m.-noon in the physical therapy center conference room, located at 213 Sudderth Drive.

The workshops are free to participants. For more information, call the LCMC Labor and Delivery Manager at 257-8279.

Lincoln County Commission The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m. A final agenda will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Alpine Water meet The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting April 2 at 4 p.m. in the District’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. All residents of the district are welcome to attend, and agendas are available 24 hours prior to meeting time. For more information, call Cheryl Knobel at 257-7776 or 973-0324.

Free transportation 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.

Tax preparation Free tax preparation and Efiling is offered at the Ruidoso Senior Center to all middle and low-income individuals and families, with no age limitations. Small business owners are also welcomed. If your income is less that $22,000 per year, you may be eligible for a refund from the state.

The help is offered from volun-

teer tax councilors and auxiliary personnel under the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. The free service is offered Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon through April 14.

Dynamic design Come and learn dynamic design, taught by Ruidoso artist Patsy Blasdell, at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts office at 1217 Sudderth Drive, April 20-22.

Some painting experience is necessary and class size is limited to 10. Cost is $100 for three days or $40 per day for one or two classes. A $50 deposit is required by April 1 to hold your space in the class.

For more information, call Blasdell at 575-808-1475, or email her at patsy@nmhealthykids. org.

Lincoln County Wars The Ruidoso Gun Club will host this year’s Lincoln County Wars – to raise funds for the Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club – at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road, April 14.

There will be silent auctions and a raffle to support the kids. To donate items to the auction, or for more information, contact Avery Clontz at aclontz@mac.com, Wade Proctor at wadeproctor@ruidosonm.gov or David Warnack at dwarnack@fs.fed.us.

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

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 8025293.

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

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

women returning to college, books three times a year to the children in the local Head Start programs and donations to the Literacy Council. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

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

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For 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 service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.

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

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

The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the third Thursday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 2579810.

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

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

The public is welcome to participate or watch the action.

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. Altrusa International of Ruidoso was established in 1970 and it’s long running Annual Low Cost Mammogram Program was established in 1988. Some of the organizations Altrusa supports are the local food bank, women’s shelter, humane society and others. One of Altrusa’s focus is on literacy, in that they provide scholarships to men and

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

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

Shuler at 258-0028.

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

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

Sacramento Mountain Village is a network of older adults in Ruidoso and surrounding communities who support independent living by offering services and activities that keep seniors healthy and happy in their own homes.

Benefits of membership include art and yoga classes, weekly walking and discussion groups, social functions and monthly member breakfasts at Cree Meadows Country Club, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www.sacmtnvillage.org.

Vietnam Veterans of America Lincoln County Chapter meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Ameri-

can Legion Hall on the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs.

Membership is open to U.S. military veterans who served on active duty in Vietnam from February 1961 or any duty location worldwide from August 1964 through May 1975. For information or to join, call Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vic Currier at 802-5293.

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.

White Mountain Search and Rescue Team is open for membership to volunteers interested in various disciplines.

Positions open include operations, communications, ATV, ground patrol, horse and K9 teams. Training and support is available for all positions in preparation for field certification. The organization meets every third Monday at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. For more information, visit www.whitemountainsar.org or call Tony Davis at 336-4501.

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March 20, 2012

LOC AL GOVERNMENT Ruidoso Village Council Item

What it’s about

Ordinance rescinding the Ruidoso-Lincoln County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority

Resolution declaring the village’s intent to adopt an ordinance authorizing issuance of supplemental municipal gross receipts tax refunding bonds and refinance at a lower rate.

Lease agreement with HEAL

Approval of agreement with Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club Lease agreement with Sierra Blanca Amateur Radio Club

How they voted

The VOR will no longer have jurisdiction or managment in issues concerning zoning in the ETZ. However, subdivision platting and planning issues are still in place and residents of the ETZ still have representation.

If passed, the village could save almost $300,000 in interest over the life of the existing bond.

Passed unanimously

Under the agreement, the village would lease two Dodge Grand Caravans for the transportation of HEAL clients.

Passed unanimously

The approval of $10,000 to be given to the new youth club in the area.

Passed unanimously

The agreement would allow for an antenna site at the Camelot Water Tank on the southern edge of town.

Passed unanimously

Ruidoso Downs City Council Item

What it’s about

Council organizational meeting

Open Meetings Act resolution

Approval of payment for Waste Water Treatment Plant invoice for February Personnel recommendations for detention and communications officers for Ruidoso Downs police department

How they voted

The only items the council voted on was to make Dean Holman the Mayor Pro-Tem and to name Mayor Gary Williams and Councilor Judy Miller as members of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Joint Use Board. The rest of the issues new mayor Gary Williams wanted to postpone to give him and the new council time to review all the positions that are needing appointments.

By law, all public governing bodies are required to approve this resolution.

This month’s bill worked out to $23,452.54.

The approval of Benjamin Grabill and Thomas Quinn would allow the city to rescind its emergency temporary hiring of Ruidoso dispatchers to fill shifts.

Councilor Tommy Hood was the only dissenting vote on Holman in the Pro-Tem position.

The JUB positions were passed unanimously.

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With a unanimous vote by council members, leases for two Dodge Caravans were renewed to offer Help End Abuse for Life support as it transports residents.

The original lease, April 10, 2010 was renewed at last week’s council meeting.

The vans were originally purchased by a legislative grant, according to the village.

Pursuant to the presentation at the Jan. 25 council meeting when Tim Coughlin, program director, informed of the need, the village last week awarded the new Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club the sum of $10,000 for youth programing and services. The award was contingent on the local club receiving a charter from the Boys and Girls Club of America. Funding was available in General Fund, Legislative Department and Contract Services.

The club opened their doors earlier this month, with 100 members pre-registered.

Extraterritorial Zoning Authority ordinance rescinded

In a unanimous vote, the village agreed to release the ETZ from village maintenance. Originally begun in 1983 and revised several times hence, ETZ was established to provide zoning direction for a

one mile strip of land surrounding Ruidoso Village’s boundaries. Stating there were conflicts with provisions contained in current village ordinances, and the zone does not appear to warrant the effort necessary to continue with its existence, ordinance 2012-02 was recommended. The new ordinance rescinds ordinance 2004-01 with the provision the area in question will still be regulated by current ordinances and state law. Annexation is a future possibility.

Bond refinancing

The Internal Audit Finance Committee recommended Resolution 201210 which would initiate the process of refinancing outstanding Supplemental Municipal Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001. Timing issues were discussed, which made clear the bonds in question were available now to be refinanced at a lower interest rate. The village savings over the life of the bonds could near $300,000. Councilor Sayers, when asking if there was any possible “down side” to this action received an answer

by Chris Muirhead, of Modrall-Sperling Bonding indicating this action would be nothing but beneficial to the village.

No fees will be paid by the village until it is decided to sell and deliver the current bonds. Councilor Dean made the motion to accept resolution 2012-10, Councilor Crawford seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Free well water testing for residents The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free water testing for residents of Lincoln County with private wells serving homes not connected to a public water utility. Water testing will be held on Wednesday, March 21 from 3:30 - 7 p.m. at the Ruidoso Village Council Chambers, Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive.

How to collect the water sample: • Use a clean glass or plastic container (at least a quart).

• Do not use containers that have a strong odor, such as citrus or pickle jars.

• Collect the sample before any water treatment systems such as reverse

osmosis, water softener, or carbon filter.

• Let the water run for a couple of minutes before collecting the sample.

• Collect the sample as close to the time of testing as possible.

If available, please provide well depth, depth to water, well casing material (i.e., steel, pvc) and distance from well to the nearest septic tank/leachfield system.

Drinking water will be tested on site for the following parameters: electrical conductivity, Fluoride, Iron, Nitrate, pH and Sulfate.

For further information contact: 505222-9574.

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Opinion

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Letters to the Editor Commissioners should revisit decision

To the Editor, The County Commissioners have voted not to accept the two for one dollar reimbursement from the Federal Government for indigent care in Lincoln County, believe they are not representing the best interests of the residents of Lincoln County and I believe they should reconsider their position, resign or be recalled. Here’s why: Hospitals in our nation are not allowed the luxury of denying service to those in need; The Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) is a precious asset for our communities; Lincoln County Commissioners were not elected to threaten the financial solvency of our hospital; Lincoln County Commissioners do not have not right to jeopardize medical services required for those less fortunate.

I believe members of the County Commission are putting a political bias ahead of their duty and obligation to care for residents. How a handful of extreme individuals can assume a position that should be approved by all residents of the county, is beyond comprehension.

Whether you consider yourself a Republican, Independent or Democrat, now is the time to speak up. It is wrong to threaten the continued humanitarian role our hospital provides to our communities. It is wrong to threaten the financial security of our hospital. The recent actions of the Commissioners do not reflect Christian values and the refusal to accept the two dollar for one dollar federal reimbursement for indigent care is flat out wrong.

The County Commissioners should immediately revisit their decision. On Oct. 14, 2007 taxpayers approved a Mill Levy to ensure access to local health care.” To the best of my knowledge, this Mill Levy has not expired and money is available to help solve the problem. If this is true, Commissioners are clearly playing questionable politics to the detriment of our hospital and citizens.

Support for the Lincoln County Medical Center is critical for our health, community and property values. Please speak up now and ask our Commissioners to explain their positions!

Ernest R. Powell Ruidoso

Dog Park still needs help

Dear Community, The dog park donation jars have collected a fair amount of money. So thank you very much. However, we need a little more in order to try to improve the ground and gate area of the dog park in the spring. The jars will remain out until April 1, so any donations will be very much appreciated. A check would need to be made out to: VOR –Parks and Recreation Dept. and on the memo line:

Dog Park maintenance.

Jars are at Starbucks, All-4-Pets, Lawrence Brothers, Kiki’s All Breed Grooming and Conley’s Nursery.

Thank you very much.

Susan Carter Ruidoso Downs

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Just to set the record straight, I do not condone incivility on either side of the aisle. Incivility is not a political issue. I don’t happen to watch Bill Maher or listen to Rush Limbaugh. Incivility is a societal issue. The likes of Bill Maher, Rush Limbaugh, and others use their “bully” pulpits to bully people, and whether children listen to them or not, society has accepted the “bully” behavior as OK, and society’s behavior does affect children. When I, as an individual, watch or listen to the likes of these, I give them power. I choose not to do that.

And if the majority of individuals would choose not to watch them, they would lose their power.

As I quoted previously, Sara Hacala, author of “Saving Civility,” civility “… is the glue that binds our society” and can be “…the difference between life and death…Reversing the current course of incivility is the challenge of our times.” It is my responsibility as a member of society to behave in a way that will change the acceptance of incivility.

I’m willing to take the civility pledge. “I will be civil in my public discourse and behavior. I will be respectful of others whether or not I agree with them. I will stand against incivility when I see it.” Are you willing to take the pledge?

Susan Finch

To the Editor, What is the oldest building in Ruidoso and one of the oldest buildings in the county worth? What is the historical value of a building that has housed the likes of John J. Pershing, Billy the Kid and others? In a way, the Village of Ruidoso is at a crossroads to decide if it wants to celebrate its historical heritage of just give into further development.

Delana Clement’s letter to the editor in the March 2 edition of the Ruidoso News struck a cord with me both as someone who is interested the history of Lincoln County as well as a member of the Lincoln County Historical Society.

In short, it is a sad state of affairs when we see what may be the final gasp of the Dowlin’s Mill.

Granted, we are in tough times and financial solutions are extremely limited.

While there are a limited amount of grants from the state Historical Preservation Division, the mill will see no permanent protection until the Village of

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a property is listed in the State Register, owners of private properties become eligible for a State income tax credit for approved restoration, rehabilitation or preservation and may request technical advice from the Historic Preservation Division.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official Federal list of historic properties worthy of preservation. National Register listing provides recognition of important prehistoric and historic places and assists in preserving our shared heritage. National Register designation will not result in limitations being placed on the properties by the Federal government, nor will it attach restrictive covenants to the properties or seek to acquire them. Public visitation rights are not required of owners.

National Register listed properties are eligible for federal income tax credits for approved restoration, rehabilitation or preservation work.

These options lie in the hands of Ms. Clements and it is her decision See LETTERS, pg 5

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Ruidoso passes an ordinance with preservation requirements by designating it a historical building and protecting it from destruction.

While providing the opportunity for a public discussion on publicly funded projects that will impact designated historic properties, adding the Dowlin’s Mill or any other historic property to New Mexico’s Register of Cultural Properties or the National Historic Register will not ensure the building’s ultimate protection from demolition or substantial change. Here is a short summary of both options: The State Register of Cultural Properties is the official list of historic properties worthy of preservation in New Mexico. State Register listing provides recognition of important prehistoric and historic places, and assists in preserving New Mexico’s cultural heritage. State Register designation does not restrict the private use of the property by the owner or the property owner’s ability to sell, transfer or develop the property, as the owner considers appropriate. Once

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An open letter to Governor Susana Martinez you. You can add your legaleze to it Dear Governor, and make it official. And I’d like for You are one busy lady! Your list of you to sign it prior to Nov. 4, when personal accomplishments and responthis issue will, once again, rear its ugly sibilities makes me tired just reading head. it. In addition to managing our state, I Can we match Hawaii, American recently learned you provide care for Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin your disabled sister and you deal with Islands, the Commonwealth of Northyour dad’s memory loss because of ern Mariana Islands, and Arizona? his diagnosed Alzheimer’s. Both those How, you might ask? issues could take most of every day, in Would you please arrange for New my opinion.

Mexico to just skip Daylight Saving Then there’s your own family Time altogether? Benjamin Franklin which, as a mom and wife myself, thought this idea up way back in 1784 understandably takes a lot more out as part of an essay, “An Economical of you than some might think. I’m Sue Hutchison Project” and the US of A implemented sure your husband and stepson share a suehutch@valornet.com it after WWI in an effort to conserve special place in your heart. fuel. There are many today who feel as Franklin did, You have my respect on many levels. First and think it to be a better use of daylight. female Hispanic governor, Hearst magazine’s 2008 I disagree. As older I grow, my brain and body Woman of the Year, and twice named New Mexico’s simply don’t get the message very well anymore and Prosecutor of the Year, all I can say is, wow!

So, my request deals with just one tiny issue. I’m it takes weeks for the change to settle in. And there’s sure you can dispatch it by just a quick signature on a the issue of wandering through the house changing all the clocks, which, by itself could take ‘til Novemlittle document which I’d be happy to both craft and ber to do. (So glad my husband took on this chore slide across your desk whenever it’s convenient for

RED FLAG from pg. 1 fied using the employee phone tree. Making extra sets of eyes aware of threats gives the fire department an advantage to attack any potential problem quickly.

“All smoke sightings get investigated,” says Vincent, adding that any person who sees unexplained smoke should phone 911 immediately. And with the Red Flag Initiative in Midtown, thousands of visitors and residents will add to the watchforce, giving Ruidoso’s finest an edge this fire season.

Flags have been received and will soon be utilized in Midtown. Vincent hopes he’ll eventually cover Sudderth, Mechem and extending areas.

“After being on this job for 20 years, this town is family and their safety is our priority.”

Vincent adds two vital preventative tips for Lincoln County residents.

1. Create a 30-foot perimeter zone of defensible space around all structures. Remove overhanging tree limbs, pine needles, and debris regularly.

2. Watch surroundings always. If unexplained smoke is seen, call 911 immediately.

The fire department will supply a brochure for all residents explaining fire safety and prevention, and will include a magnetized information sheet to affix to the kitchen fridge. “Ready, Set, Go Fire Safety and Prevention Tips” will be available soon.

Watch the Ruidoso Free Press for brochure availability and current information during fire season.

Information on how to sign up for the Ruidoso E911 Emergency Notification System is on page 9.

NWTF from pg. 1 vice to repair and replace trick tanks used to water wildlife in the White Fire rehabilitation area and Hale Lake. This year, the Lincoln County spurs will be donating fully guided hunts to returning warriors who have served in the Middle East. “The NWTF is much more than hunting. Locally, our chapter is very engaged in providing positive mentorships and programs for our youth to engage in outdoor activities. The water tank projects are also on the top of the list as we are assisting the US Forest Service with habitat rehabilitation projects after the devastating fires last summer,” Maldonado said. The Lincoln County Spurs chapter has approximately 175 members.

On March 28, 1973, the Commonwealth of Virginia issued incorporation papers to a fledgling organization in Fredericksburg called the National Wild Turkey Federation. The NWTF has come a long way since its founding chief executive, Tom Rodgers, took $440 out of his own pocket to put the organization in motion. The NWTF helps rescue wild turkeys from the brink of extinction.

Founded in 1973, the NWTF is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C., and has local chapters in every state and Canada.

According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America’s wildlife history. Through vital partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF members have helped restore wild turkey populations throughout North America, spending more than $372 million to conserve nearly 17 million acres of habitat. Wild turkeys and hundreds of other species of upland wildlife, including quail, deer, grouse, pheasant and songbirds, have benefited from this improved habitat.

NWTF volunteers bring new hunters and conservationists into the fold, approximately 100,000 every year, through outdoor education events and Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin’ Sportsmen and JAKES youth outreach programs.

The 2012 NWTF, Lincoln County Spurs banquet and fundraiser will be held Saturday March 24 at the Ruidoso Convention Center, There will be a live auction for several guided hunts, raffle drawings for firearms and outdoor sporting merchandise, a youth recreation area and door prizes.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets call 575-9373011.

this time.) Why can’t we all decide to just awaken one hour earlier instead of calling 6 a.m. 7 a.m. for a few months each year?

Let’s just keep Standard Time here in the Land of Enchantment! Wouldn’t that be a wonderful teaser for anyone considering residence? How about businesses? Imagine the workforce savings by not needing to deal with all those clock issues! The phrase, “We Don’t Change” could be printed in bold across the top of every NM brochure!

I know, governor, in the list you’ll deal with today, Daylight Saving Time might fall below the urgent line. If you feel you need to put this one off for a few weeks, I understand.

But from one Sue to another, I think this issue could put you on the map forever! When it’s time for you to pass the Governor’s mansion to the next one, your “We Don’t Change” legacy would shine throughout the world for all time. Folks would say, “Remember that lady governor who gave us back one hour of sleep?”

Sincerely, Sue Hutchison (who’s desperately trying to figure out if it’s really 8 a.m. or if it’s actually 9.)

LETTERS from pg. 4 on the outcome of formal recognition on either of these registers. However, under New Mexico Statute §§ 3-22-1 through 3-22-6, better known as “The New Mexico Historic District and Landmark Act” there is another option available.

This Act “empowers the counties and municipalities of this state with as full and complete powers to preserve, protect and enhance the historic areas and landmarks lying within their respective jurisdictions.”

Furthermore, it states “Any county or municipality otherwise empowered by law to adopt and enforce zoning ordinances, rules and regulations is hereby empowered to create, as part of the building and zoning regulations and restrictions adopted by it in the manner otherwise provided by law and in accordance with a comprehensive zoning plan, a zoning district designating certain areas as historical areas and landmarks and may, for the purpose of preserving, protecting and enhancing such historical areas and landmarks, adopt and enforce regulations and restrictions within such district relating to the erection, alteration and destruction of those exterior features of buildings and other structures subject to public view from any public street, way or other public place.”

A strong ordinance passed by the Ruidoso Village Council will ensure its survival. These ordinances may regulate new construction, renovation, and demolition in historic districts designated by the city, with the intent to preserve their historical character. These ordinances are created by the local municipality, not the State or Federal government, or because a historic district is listed in the State or National Registers.

It will be interesting to see the attitude of the Village and its inhabitants in the saving or destruction of the Mill. Creating sound historic district ordinances would cost the village nothing and benefit the community both culturally and financially. In fact, if the Village of Ruidoso were to enact an ordinance it would become eligible to apply to become a member of a Certified Local Government (CLG) community which enables it to apply for preservation planning grants through the State/Federal CLG. Let’s hope Dowlin’s Mill gets saved.

There is a popular saying that it takes a village to raise a child. One wonders if a village can save its birthplace?

Gary Cozzens President, Lincoln County Historical Society

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LCMC receives Brilliant Torch award Hospital recognized for maintaining high quality of care for first half of 2011

Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) received the Brilliant Torch Award for two consecutive quarters in 2011 from the New Mexico Medical Review Association. Lincoln County Medical Center is a countyowned facility leased and operated by Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

Hospitals are recognized with one of three awards from the state’s Medical Review Association for clinical quality and the Brilliant Torch Award is the top honor. Each award is for outstanding performance in achieving and sustaining a high number of 100-percents on their clinical core measures. Core measures are considered to be indicators of quality care.

LCMC sustained 100-percent of 18 out of 19 core measures reported by hospitals from January through March 2011 and sustained 100-percent of 15 out of 16

core measures reported by hospitals from April through June 2011, the most recent quarter of data.

“We are honored to be recognized for these achievements but more importantly it reflects the quality of care that is provided to all of the patients at Lincoln County Medical Center,” said Patsy Parker, Director of Patient Care Services at LCMC. “We continue to work collaboratively with providers and staff to adopt and implement the highest standards of care for every patient we serve.”

Parker said that charts are reviewed regularly and feedback is provided to staff and providers during committee meetings each month as well as with LCMC Community Board of Trustees.

“We would be unable to achieve and sustain these results without a high level of staff and provider engagement and the board’s commitment to excellence,” said Parker.

New Mexico Medical Review Association began its Core Measures Club in December 2009 to recognize performance and progress made by hospitals in the state for improving patient care through process

changes. Core measures are data pertaining to quality care as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The core measures are publicly reported and updated quarterly on the Hospital Compare website, www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov. The website includes information on how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures.

New Mexico Medical Review Association provides technical and professional guidance to hospitals throughout the state that are improving their core measures.

Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased by Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

This partnership has existed since 1972 and is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Lincoln County Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services operates a hospital, 6 clinics and a countywide ambulance service. Lincoln County Medical Center employs more than 250 people, including more than 15 providers throughout Lincoln County.

Commission candidates’ debate issues at forum

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Four candidates for two commission seats available in December squared off at the monthly Lincoln County Republicans meeting Monday evening with an air of civility.

Commissioner Eileen Sedillo, district one, and Commissioner Tom Battin, district three will vacate two seats on the commission, due to term limits. District one encompasses most of northern Lincoln County, while district three contains most of the Village of Ruidoso and Alto.

Republicans vying for district one are Preston Stone and Carol Williams. District three candidates are Vic Currier and Anthony McKee. Currier expressed gratitude for those who voted for him in the recent Village of Ruidoso council election, and remarked there were several who asked him to consider candidacy for the commission when it was clear he would not be elected to the village council. Currier stated, after he submitted his village candidacy, he was glad to see several qualified candidates run for Ruidoso council and actively slowed his campaign. After CARRIZOZO, NM

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Candidates have several months to appeal to the voters of Lincoln County.

With 12 percent of registered voters participating in the recent Village of Ruidoso election, candidates hope participation in upcoming county elections will grow. Unregistered county residents may contact local municipalities to register.

Community health forum scheduled On Wednesday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m., Presbyterian Healthcare Services and New Mexico First will co-host a community health forum for Lincoln County residents at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso. The forum is free to the public. It will be held in the Therapy Center Conference Room at 213 Sudderth Drive.

Based upon research and statewide surveys, the Presbyterian Healthcare Services Board of Directors selected three community health priorities: healthy eating, active living and tobacco cessation.

Details on the event are as follows and all media is encouraged to attend: “The purpose of this forum is to gather input from community leaders, key stakeholders and subject matter experts throughout the state,” said Al Santos, Lincoln County Medical Center

Administrator. “This information will help Presbyterian develop interventions and community partnerships that could help address these priorities.”

“We’re committed to improving the health of those we serve and feel this forum helps us in achieving this purpose,” added Santos.

Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased by Presbyterian Healthcare Services. This partnership has existed since 1972 and is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Lincoln County Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services operate a hospital, six clinics and a countywide ambulance service. Lincoln County Medical Center employs more than 250 people, including more than 15 providers throughout Lincoln County.

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Preston Stone: “I’m a radical conservative. I believe if you don’t work, you don’t eat.”

When questioned about the recent county commission decision regarding not funding Lincoln County Medical Center the full amount available for a federal matching program, (voting four to one with Battin voting no,) Williams and McKee approved the commission’s decision. Currier and Stone disagreed with the commission. “Anytime a two to one funding offer is made, it’s forbid-

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considering the request, he’s thrown his hat into the commission ring.

A “constitutionalist,” McKee said, “I’m not a politician, but a concerned citizen.” He wants to offer his best efforts if elected, and says he will be a good steward of Lincoln County’s resources.

A visitor-turned-resident, McKee was a livestock feed salesman for over 38 years.

Stone calls himself a “straight talker” and wants to “stand firm for the people of district one.” His opinion of critical issues which face the county deal with fiduciary responsibility and water concerns. He thinks the commission needs understanding about blending rural and urban concerns, meeting everyone’s needs.

Carol Williams is deeply concerned about citizen’s private rights. “I am passionate about the attacks to our country.”

Williams believes “Marxists and Progressives” have undermined the nation’s abilities to support families, protect faith/ religion, and maintain private rights.

She’d like to see Lincoln County get rid of outside pressures and regain the autonomy to govern itself.

After opening statements, each candidate answered questions from the floor, ranging from candidate’s priorities to how each one would label personal stances and fiscal opinions. Carol Williams: “I’m far right of right.” Vic Currier: “Conservative-let’s ask ‘Why not?’ and restore civility to the commission.”

McKee: “I’m a staunch conservative; if we don’t need it, don’t buy it.” And

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The IRS will not mail paper tax packages in 2012.

Ruidoso Public Library is a Tax Form Outlet, where people can find a limited selection of IRS forms, instructions, and schedules. The library staff can also look up and print any form on irs.gov. The Ruidoso Public Library has a dozen public computers where people can use the Free-file Fillable Forms with — no income limits, no ads, and no hidden charges. The Ruidoso Public Library does charge for printing a paper copy, if a person would like to keep paper records.

Only 8 percent of filers returned paper IRS forms

in 2010, compared to 96 million (84 percent) who filed through providers (which are mostly electronic) or selffilled electronically. Hooray for a green, cost-saving initiative by the IRS. New Mexico tax forms are also available at the library.

The library has two packets: instructions and forms. The full array of tax forms are inside the first doorway of the library, opposite of the free shelf of community items. The library has flyers with information on how to ask the IRS a question, find more forms, or when to get local assistance with taxes. The flyers list the website for filing New Mexico taxes online, or links to tax departments in other states.

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Humming with enterprise

As we move into our more active season, we see many more visitors and general bustle during these continuing Spring Break weeks. Synchronized with more daylight, more visitors and more commerce, it feels that our Village is humming with enterprise. I asked a number of business persons if the change in season is contributing to their improved operations. I was surprised at the answers.

To Mark Waldrop, owner of Fox Creek Furniture, seasonality or economic decline was not a detriment. In their first full year beginning Feb. 2011, Mark saw their business “exceed expectations.” Being in the furniture business since 1952 they also found January and February 2012 to be “record breaking months” in sales.

When asked how important is customer service?

Mark says “that’s what it’s all about.” His family’s values over the 60 years in the furniture business are passed to employees and Mark hires by looking at “what is in their heart.” This strategy has succeeded in attracting great personnel and success, for the Waldrops.

When asked “what helped keep your business thriving during the traditionally ‘low season’ behind us?” Robin Shackleford, owner of Bella Vita Salon & Spa shared that even her low season was very good this year and that she “is gearing up for the best summer ever in her three years of operation.” It is good news that her enterprise which provides massage, hair, nail, extensive facial and day spa services – had a great following even during our traditionally

quiet months. Robin attributes her wide range of beauty and relaxation services – and the willingness to go the extra mile for her clients – as success factors. Robin also comments that she pays close attention to insure her salon complies with stringent regulatory and licensing requirements “unlike some other local establishments.”

Her greatest challenge? Finding dependable staff.

At the same time, watching first hand the warmth and personal touch expressed by Greg Hathcock to his Grazing Bull Country Diner customers, brings home the value of personal touch. Greg’s diner in Capitan bustles with patrons – local folks who find the atmosphere of the diner welcoming and clean and respond to Greg’s

hearty handshake and “thank you for coming” to each and every guest.

Greg explains he is lucky to have excellent wait service in Kalyn who connects with diners and whose Marianne Mohr Business Editor easy smile welmarianne@ruidosofreepress.com comes them. Only open since October 2011, Greg expects that in this upcoming season his “true-to-country” dining will draw patrons wanting From “Entrepreneur 101 Think and Act Like an to experience the real west – to Capitan for a meal Entrepreneur”. Even in difficult business situations at the grazing Bull. A lovely sign painted by Susan you are free to create goodness, to take action and to graces the diner and one can feel the heart beat of choose your attitude. Continuing tips: proprietors who love their business. ♦ Address your superiors and customers as Mr. or Mrs. Clearly the message is: employees who can exuntil you are asked to call them by first names, the tend their employers message of care, responsibility attention to respect will be noticed. and true interest in their clients, are in high demand. ♦ Keep your teeth white.

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Ruidoso’s new council, judge tackle the issues

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com With three newly elected council members, the Village of Ruidoso is ready to roll.

Elected to the council by 12 percent of registered Ruidoso voters on March 6, Lynn Crawford and Joseph Eby were sworn in by Ruidoso Village Municipal Clerk, Irma Devine Monday, March 12.

Gloria Sayers, duly elected after being appointed to fill resigning Michelle Rebstock’s council seat by the Mayor last year, was also sworn in, along with incumbent Municipal Judge, Beverly Rankin.

Crawford, owner of Dreamcatcher’s Café received the highest number of council candidate votes at 454. “Instilling a lot of confidence also requires a lot of responsibility,” says Crawford. In an interview with the Ruidoso Free Press,

Crawford’s priority list includes making Ruidoso a better business environment.

However, he realizes what’s good for businesses in Midtown may not be good for the rest of the community, and welcomes community input.

“One reason I ran was to give villagers a voice. People feel like I’m genuinely concerned and I’ll try to make positive changes.” Council members are elected at-large, with no clear cut constituency boundaries. Each council member represents the entire village of Ruidoso.

Joseph Eby, who received 343 votes, lists the village budget, water, and fire safety as his priorities. “You’ve got to have the money before you do anything,” says Eby, and he’s concerned about the village’s infrastructure. The small voter turnout is “about what I expected,” according to Eby. He’s quick to say that he’s who the voters think he is: “Thank you for your confidence in casting your

vote. I’ll represent the people. Tough decisions will need to be made and I’ll vote for what’s best for the village.”

Gloria Sayers, elected with 348 votes, is no stranger to a council seat.

Sayers has been a part of the village council since Mayor Ray Alborn appointed her to fill a vacancy. She’s gone on record as being an independent thinker, and “not beholden to anyone.” She’s championed giving council members adequate information to make informed decisions.

Judge Beverly Rankin received 503 votes and will continue in her position as municipal judge. Appearing before the council to be sworn in, she dashed in shortly after, needing to be court just a few minutes after the ceremony.

According to official village records, those not elected received the following votes: Carl Milchen: 107, Vic Currier: 197, Richard Albers: 311, Franklin “Sam”

Leadership Lincoln Leaders of the Week Mario LeeRoy Zamora, Jr.

Carolina, Georgia, California and Okinawa, Japan. I also had My name is Mario LeeRoy my first child, a son, near the Zamora, Jr., but almost everyone end of my four year enlistment. knows me as LeeRoy. I am 36 I was honorably discharged and years old. I was born at Hollomy husband at the time was man AFB and raised in Carrizozo still on active duty. We lived in by my parents, LeeRoy Sr., & Virginia, Florida, North Carolina Frances Zamora, both lifelong and mainland Japan (Iwakuni) residents of Lincoln County. My as well as in California, Georgia sister, Adrianne, lives in El Paso and Okinawa, Japan (again). and proudly serves as a peace We had two boys, who are now officer for the El Paso Police 12 and 10.

Department. I am a 1992 gradu- Mario LeeRoy Zamora, Jr. Carolee Sandoval My boys and I later moved ate of Carrizozo High School. My to Laramie, Wyo., where I had twin girls Station No. 1. I enjoy coaching little league wife, Linda and I have been married for 16 and later married their dad for a short baseball/softball teams from the area, and years, and we are the proud parents of two I’m currently the Assistant Coach of the Car- time. After living in Wyoming for about one beautiful and talented children, Nathan year, we moved back to Portales and I was rizozo Grizzlies “Majors” football team. and Alexis. Nathan is currently a student at hired as patrol officer for the Portales Police I am honored to have been selected to NMSU and is pursuing a degree in Art and Department.

Design. Alexis, or Lexi, as she’s affectionately participate in the 10th class of Leadership After completing the police academy, I known, is in 8th grade at Carrizozo Schools. Lincoln. I look forward to learning more about the cultures and diversities that make began looking for a better paying position, July of 2011 marked the beginning as I was on my own again, but now with our county such a wonderful place to live. of my 19th year working for the County four children. I was hired with the Ruidoso of Lincoln. In 1993, I began my career at Downs Police Department in 2009 and Carolee Sandoval the Zia Senior Citizens Center in Carrizozo. have been working there since that time.

My name is Carolee Sandoval. I am During my tenure there, I was mentored In addition to military and police occuthirty five years old and a native New by two compassionate individuals, Ada pations, I have worked in numerous other Mexican. I was born in Alamogordo and Hendryx & Cheryl LaBelle. In August of jobs. The most rewarding work I have ever moved to Portales when I was 1 1/2 years 2002, I transferred to the Lincoln County old. My great grandparents settled in Roos- done though, is being a mom. My children Assessor’s Office where I took the position are my heart and soul and although we’ve evelt County, NM from Arkansas, Missouri of Manufactured Home Appraiser. I served come through some rough times, we’ve and other areas of New Mexico and my in that position for three years and, during grandparents and parents were all raised in always overcome them together. I hope to that time, attained the designation of NM the Portales area and surrounding farming give to my kids what my parents gave to Certified Appraiser through the Intername-the ability to believe they are strong communities. My parents and grandpartional Association of Assessing Officers. enough to get through any circumstance ents were all well known in the community.

After being designated, I was promoted to and come out better for having experiSr. Appraiser. In May of 2010, I was promot- The fear of getting a lecture or spanking ed to Title Examiner and currently continue from my Dad, Grandpa or Grandad was far enced it. I know I am not a perfect parent, worse than any other punishment, so I was but I hope that my children can see through in that position. It is my aspiration to serve a fairly well behaved kid. I am the second of my mistakes and know that I do everything the citizens of Lincoln County as County I do because I love them so much. four girls and my parents have been marAssessor one day. I believe that serving in I recently got married and my husband ried for 45 years. multiple positions within the Assessor’s I graduated from Portales High School is in Oklahoma working on a ranch.

Office has afforded me with the experience I also enjoy doing volunteer work and and joined the Marine Corps when I was and knowledge necessary to serve in this I know that money can’t compare with the 18. My Dad was in the Navy and I felt like capacity. feeling of doing something for someone I needed to do my best to improve over My interests have always involved and not expecting anything in return. what past generations in my family had activities such as sports, being outdoors I have lots of hobbies and I love trying done. My Dad and I still give each other a & volunteering within my community. I new things. I love being alive and I want to hard time about the branches of service have been a member of the Carrizozo Fire live until I’m at least 97 years old so I get to we served in. I spent four years on active Department for more than15 years and try many of the things life has to offer. duty and, during that time went to South currently serve as Battalion Chief of Main

Pirelli: 266 and for municipal judge; Jay McKittrick: 158, Joanna Zimmerman: 59 Alborn congratulated those who were elected and thanked each candidate for having the courage to run. Councilman Jim Stoddard brought the issue of council member preparedness to the table. He suggested there be a question-answer session prior to each village council meeting, giving council members opportunity to become familiar with issues being brought before the village during regularly scheduled meetings. Alborn remarked that preparedness is addressed in shorter form prior to most council meetings already, and agreed with Stoddard.

Resolution 2012-09, establishing policy with agenda procedures for regular and emergency meetings was passed unanimously with a roll call vote.

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Child Find, Kinder registration scheduled in April

By Corey Bard

Excerpts from “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain.

“Our culture made a virtue of living only as extroverts. We discouraged the inner journey, the quest for a center. So we lost our center and have to find it again.”

— Anais Nin At least one-third of the people we know are introverts They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying, who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion, who prefer working on their own to brainstorming teams.

If its creativity you are after, ask employees to solve problems alone before sharing their ideas. Group dynamics are impediments to creative thinking. Group brainstorming sessions will not get contributions from all its members. What it does establish is trust by meeting face to face. Eloquence and assertiveness should not be mistaken for good ideas. Extroverts do not trust introverts because they do not know what the introvert is thinking because the introvert does not verbalize everything.

The next time you see a person with a composed face and a soft voice, remember in her mind she might be solving an equation, composing a sonnet, and designing a hat. She might be deploying the powers of quiet.

Love is essential; gregariousness is optional. Cherish your nearest and dearest. Work with colleagues you like and respect. Scan new acquaintances for those who might fall into the former categories or whose company you enjoy. And don’t worry about socializing with everyone else. Relationships make everyone happier, including introverts, but think quality over quantity.

“A species in which everyone is General Patton would not succeed, any more than a race in which everyone was Vincent Van Gogh. I prefer to think that the planet needs athletes, philosophers, sex symbols, painters, scientists, it needs the warm hearted and the hardhearted, the cold hearted and the weak hearted.

It needs those who devote their lives to studying how many droplets of water are secreted by the salivary glands of dogs under which circumstances and it needs those who can capture the passing impression of cherry blossoms in a fourteen syllable poem or devote twenty-five pages to the dissection of a small boy’s feelings as he lies in bed in the dark waiting for his mother to kiss him goodnight… Indeed the presence of outstanding strengths presupposes that energy needed in other areas has been channeled away from them.”

— Allen Shawn We undervalue introverts and how much do we lose by doing so? “Quiet” is an interesting book for those who do not beat their own drum or those who want to understand people who are problem solvers, analytical, creative and cherish solitary moments.

By Martha Whipple Region IX Education Cooperative Region IX Education Cooperative will conduct child find developmental screenings in conjunction with area kindergarten registrations in seven communities this April.

Ruidoso kindergarten registration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 at the convention center. Screenings are offered for children birth to five years old. Children, who will be five years old before Sept. 1 and plan to enroll in kindergarten this fall, are encouraged to attend.

Early kindergarten registration in April allows the school district adequate planning for children entering kindergarten in the fall, including proportionate classroom placements and teacher coverage. Children registering for kindergarten will be screened in development and classroom readiness.

All children, birth to five years old, are invited to participate in vision, hearing, nutrition, and dental screenings. School nurses will also be checking immunization records for required immunizations.

Even if there are no developmental concerns for a child, Child Find screenings offer families the chance to monitor their child’s development and a one-stop opportunity to screen other vital areas important to the health and development of children.

In a child’s first five years of life, the child will acquire communication,

The Center of Nonviolent Communication founder Marshall Rosenberg created Nonviolent Communication models. This presentation will follow the principles that are the foundation of his theory. The presentation will be conducted by Jack Lehman, MA, LPCC, facilitator from the Center of Nonviolent Communication.

Presentation objectives include: Discussing the domination paradigm at the heart of our current conditioning; sharing the four steps of compassionate communication;

Ruidoso, April 5, Cloudcroft, April 12; Corona, April 17; Capitan, April 19; Tularosa, April 20; Carrizozo, April 25; and Hondo, April 27. If you have a concern for a child, an individual screening can be set up at any time. For more information about developmental screening contact, Martha Whipple or Dahn Freed, at 575-257-2368 or in the Child Find office at Region IX, 237 Service Road, Ruidoso, or visit the Region IX website at www.rec9nm.org.

how to make observations free of evaluations; discussion of human emotions, their origins, and their neurobiological function; what are needs in NVC?; what is needs consciousness?; and how to make clear, concrete, do-able requests.

The Building Common Ground Programs at the Ruidoso Public Library is made possible by American Library Association, the Fetzer Institute and the Friends of the Library. The program is Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m.

eDuCATiOn briefs Screening dates set for kindergarten registration

Tularosa: April 20. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tularosa Elementary School Carrizozo: April 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Carrizozo High School gym Hondo: April 27, 9 to 11 a.m. at Hondo School Multi-Purpose Room

Children who are birth through five years of age are invited to a screening for development, vision, hearing, dental, immunizations and nutrition.

Kindergarten registration for chilFood safety training dren who will be five before Sept. 1: birth certificate, immunization records. at ENMU-Ruidoso Two sessions of the food safety Head Start registration: birth cerclass will be presented on April 18 by tificate, immunization record, last 12 the New Mexico Environment Demonths of income, Medicaid or insurpartment. Certificates will be issued ance cards. to students who complete one of the All other children: immunization two sessions. Topics covered include record.

Ruidoso: April 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the microbiology of food, food-borne illnesses and the techniques to prevent at the Ruidoso Convention Center them, temperature control, personal Cloudcroft: April 12, 3 to 6 p.m. at Cloudcroft Elementary School Corona: April 17, 9 to 11 a.m. at Corona Schools Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, Capitan: April 19, 9 a.m. to President, Lincoln County Historical Society noon at Cummins Gym March 19, 1939 Rev. Martin treated for minor injuries from automobile accident.

March 19, 1939 Houston Marr treated for minor food poisoning.

March 20, 1935 Construction of new power plant and laundry building complete.

March 21, 1867 Private George A. Dow, Company H, 3rd Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery. said davis March 21, 1881 Private Bernard Ades, Com“if i was the President pany L, 6th Cavalry dies and is buried in of the united states, the Fort Stanton Cemetery. i would do a better job at helping poor people because everything else is a lost cause.”

hygiene, cleaning, sanitizing and HACCP principles.

The morning session is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the afternoon session goes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for the class, but pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

Bookmobile schedule

Carrizozo/Otero Electric: March 21, 1 to 4 p.m.

White Oaks: March 22, 8 to 9 a.m.

Corona School: March 22, 10:10 11:30 a.m.

Corona Post Office: Feb. 23 - March 22, 11:35 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This week in Lincoln County History

Kersti Davis

God is number one in her life. “My family is very important to me and i enjoy hanging out with them,” said davis. “i also like to have fun and hang out with my friends.” she can’t wait to move out of town to attend college. she would like to be a doctor or a nurse. she plans on attaining a degree for success in life. i would like for there to be a cure for cancer. “so many people suffer,”

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Nonviolent Communication presentation at the library

Youth of the Week Kersti davis is a senior at Capitan High school, outgoing and a leader. “i like to play sports” said davis.

problem solving, self-help, and daily living, motor, and socialization skills. These developmental skills are a fundamental basis of learning that will continue throughout life. Monitoring children’s development at an early age can play an important role in setting a solid foundation for successful student outcomes later in school.

Developmental screening through Child Find is established by federal law and is a national program designed to identify children aged three to 21 who may have special needs or require early intervention services.

Child Find teams partner with school districts, health care providers, service organizations, childcare centers, and individuals to conduct free developmental screenings in the community for all children under the age of five, including infants and toddlers. Child Find screenings in Lincoln County and part of Otero County are coordinated through Region IX Education Cooperative, an educational service agency supporting families, schools, and communities.

Region IX service areas include Capitan, Carrizozo, Cloudcroft, Corona, Hondo, Ruidoso and Tularosa.

The upcoming screening dates are

March 24, 1932 Reconstruction work on tent houses began.

March 26, 1876 Lt. Taylor and musicians serenade Major Murphy, Captain Baca and J. B. Patron in Lincoln March 27, 1881 Billy the Kid writes last of six letters to Governor Lew Wallace reminding the Governor of their agreement of Billy the Kid’s promised immunity.

March 27, 1947 Lester Greer released by Immigration and Naturalization Service as the Supervisor of the Internment Camp and returns to work at the Merchant Marine Hospital. He is the last employee at the Internment Camp.

Ruidoso Free Press: what smurf are you? davis: i don’t even know the smurfs.

Coach Gonzales shouts out sleepy, Happy, and Bashful… those are the dwarves. we laughed.

For more information about “Youth of the Week” contact Lisa Morales at 575258-9922 or lisa@ruidosofreepress.com.

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Village of Ruidoso launches E911 emergency notification system:

https://ruidoso.onthealert.com Provided by the Village of Ruidoso

For residents and property owners in the Ruidoso community, it is important to be able to notify everyone quickly in case of an emergency. https://ruidoso. onthealert.com is a web-based self-registration emergency notification system that allows this to happen in case of an emergency.

Upon registering with a physical address, home telephone, cell phone, and email address, along with pertinent household information. Residents will be entered into the Ruidoso E911 Emergency Notification System.

This system, in correlation with the existing E911 database information: will allow the Village’s police, fire, utility and other emergency services to send out emergency situation notices via voice and text to the communication devices provided by residents. Examples might include but are not limited to: a forest/wild fire, flooding situation with specific evacuation instructions, a hostile or dangerous situation in the vicinity of homes and/or businesses, a missing/ endangered child or adult, or threatening weather situation in the area.

All home or business owners/tenants in the Village of Ruidoso, including the City of Ruidoso Downs, or any home or business with telephone prefixes of 257, 258, 378 or 630 are strongly encouraged to register for these emergency notifications. Owners of improved property in the Village of Ruidoso and/or the City of Ruidoso Downs whose primary residence is not in the aforementioned mu-

nicipal boundaries or telephone prefixes are also encouraged to register.

It is especially important to assure that any special needs are included in your registration such as: home-bound resident(s), handicapped person(s), or any other special needs at the given address.

Along with getting registered, it is absolutely crucial that home or business owners/tenants assure that their home or business is prominently and visibly posted with clear address number(s).

Assistance for confirming a home or business numerical address for Ruidoso, contact Lori Carpenter, GIS/master street address guide (MSAO) coordinator at 575-257-5545, ext. 231. For Ruidoso Downs, contact Steve Dunigan at 575-378-4422. If necessary for included areas of Lincoln County, contact Amanda Garcia, Lincoln County’s E911 rural addressing coordinator at 800-687-2705 or 575-648-2385, ext. 142.

All home and business owners can register directly from their home or business computers.

Residents without computer access can utilize computers and the Ruidoso Public Library and Senior Citizen Center. Residents can also pick up registration sheets at Village Hall, the Ruidoso Police Department, Ruidoso Fire Station No. 1 on Sudderth Dr., and other Village offices. The registration forms can be handwritten turned in to any of the above locations and the registration information will be entered by the village staff.

McKee announces candidacy for County Commissioner and without the need to

By Eugene Heathman raise taxes on Lincoln Editor County citizens,” McKee eugene@ruidosofreepress.com said.

Anthony (Tony) McKee According to McKee, stepped into the arena as maintaining critical sera candidate for County vices like; police, fire Commissioner for District protection, roads, schools, 3 during the republican and medical services are a Candidate forum at Cree priority. Water resources Meadows Country Club are extremely important, on March 12. District 3 expanding water rights includes precincts 6, 7, and Tony McKee and water conservation are 10. necessary for the long range program McKee believes his 38 years’ expeand common good of Lincoln County. rience in sales and sales management, The old slogan “where water flows the sales training, and his negotiation skills community grows” is still true today. will be a valuable asset in working with Getting off of the federal feed other community leaders in addition to trough is a necessity for McKee. “The fellow commissioners. McKee’s profestruth is, the federal money is our money sional experience with livestock producin the fi rst place, and we can’t depend ers and feed company executives as a professional nutritionist has given him a upon it to always be there for us,” keen insight, “If they don’t make a profit McKee said. The University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Ecothey won’t buy your product, everyone nomic Research states; by 2014 New has to benefit,” McKee said.

McKee thinks these same principles Mexico will lose 20,000 jobs, and lose 1.35 billion dollars in 2013 with a 1.9 apply to local government actions and decisions. ”Government shouldn’t make billion dollar loss each year from 2014 through 2021. “These revenue losses a profit other than the value they return will impact every person in New Mexito the taxpayers in the services they co including Lincoln County. What the provide,” McKee said. McKee believes federal government gives they can take he brings a common sense approach away,” McKee said. and straight talk to the arena, no fluff, McKee is a graduate of Grand Canno smooth talk, just what’s in his heart. yon University with a BA in English, His goal is to watch out for the taxpayer a US Army veteran, and volunteers as while keeping taxes low and fair. a Chaplain at Lincoln County Medical “Being a good steward of the taxCenter. He is a respected member and payer’s money is extremely important. leader of First Baptist Church of RuThere are dozens of great causes and worthy projects. However, not all are af- idoso. He and Beth McKee have been fordable and many can be accomplished married 46 years; have two children and eight grandchildren. by the private sector more efficiently

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Nest staff - In the service of immigrant victims

Reyna Flores began her service to the Nest as an on-call translator in the Spring of 2007, bringing with her fluency in four languages – English, Spanish, French and Italian. A full time advocate position came next and five years later, Flores is one of two supervisors at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs.

Flores points out, “The Lincoln County community is very diverse and the Nest staff is designed with that in mind. We have four full time, bilingual advocates and the capability to provide every shelter service, including group classes in both English and Spanish.”

“Every women and child deserves love and respect.

It is especially important for immigrant women to understand that even if they are undocumented, they have rights. They have the right to come to shelter without the fear of being reported to ICE. They also have the right to seek a divorce, custody of their children, child support, an order of protection and public benefits for the victim and her children, if eligible,” explains Flores.

Corina Montoya is in her fourth year as an advocate at the Nest and is an advocate who wears many hats.

Montoya handles the weekly Faith Hour at the Nest.

“We work with clergy from the many parishes in our community to make certain that, even if it isn’t safe for a woman to leave the shelter, she can find redemption and comfort in her faith.”

Montoya handles the bulk of the legal advocacy services at the Nest. “I do see hesitancy when working with women who are not legal citizens of the United States. It is very common for the immigrant woman’s abusive partner to threaten her with arrest, deportation or taking the children from her. Those are very powerful and frightening threats to a woman who may not even speak English, never mind understand her rights under our laws.”

On Wednesday, Montoya facilitates the Women to Women support group, which is held at Sweet Charity. “Women come to the support group from all backgrounds. Many of the women have never been to the Nest and have questions about their rights as victims of domestic violence. Every woman has the right to live a life free of violence. It’s incredibly important that immigrant women understand that The Immigration and Nationality Act provides various avenues by which vulnerable immigrants may obtain lawful status in the United States,” explains Montoya.

Miriam Moreno has been a full-time advocate at the Nest for two and a half years and finds that cultural philosophies often deter victims from seeking assistance.

“In the Spanish speaking community, we are taught to keep our problems to ourselves. What happens in the home stays in the home,” explains Moreno. “I also believe because Hispanics are such tight-knit families, they believe they can fix the problem within the family.

Unfortunately, they can’t. There is no shame in asking for help, we have been there and believe me, we understand.”

“I feel an obligation to educate the community and for the tools of knowledge to reach women of every background and language. Domestic violence is not always physical. It can be emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. None of it is okay and the damage to children who remain in homes with domestic violence will last a lifetime,” says Moreno.

To that end, Moreno directs the Children’s Program at the Nest in both English and Spanish. “The program utilizes art therapy to reach child witnesses, to help the children heal and teach them how to stay safe, regardless of their environment,” shares Moreno whose team specialty is the psychological effects of domestic violence on children.

Mona Earnest is the newest member of the Nest staff. Earnest believes God brought her to the Nest and the many client success stories will keep her at the Nest.

“I am happy to be a part of the elite group that brings the light closer at the end of the tunnel.”

Earnest brings seven years’ experience in chemical dependency to her position at the Nest but proposes, “the most important quality an advocate can bring to the job is empathy.”

In addition to being bilingual, Earnest also brings the victim’s perspective to her position. “My abuser was severely abusive and alienated me from my children, family and my job. I had nowhere to go. I was not aware of options such as the services offered at

the Nest,” she said. Earnest. “It troubles me to imagine those women in our community who might not realize that the Nest is only a phone call or drive away.”

“Every member of our staff understands the greatest benefit of the job is seeing the women transition from victims to survivors,” offers Earnest.

The Nest Domestic Violence service offers free, comprehensive residential services to women, without regard to race, ability, orientation, religion or nationality. To find out more about services at the Nest, please call our 24hour hotline at 1-877-378-6378.

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Pictured are Reyna Flores, Corina Montoya, Miriam Moreno and Mona Earnest.

The psychling chronicles:

The flow

now hear their snorting and One, two, three, four ... 25 chewing. We could smell them. and the last two sought a lower And now we felt them as they section of fence to jump. It was rubbed against the van; we were a pleasure to stop and view the a boulder impeding the flow of magnificent elk as they lumbered Bison River. over the fence and casually Some bumped head-on into strolled across the road. I then the side of the van and we worlooked into the brushy field to ried about being unshipped from my left and witnessed a stream the roadbed. Fortunately the of 50, possibly 60 head flowing current was steady and forgivnortheast. The slow undulating ing and although we feared the movement reminded me of an worst, we watched wide-eyed incident where Chris and I had as the mammalian river flowed sailed our VW Westfalia camper to our right through the ravine in a river of buffalo. creating a surface of undulatWe were on the road heading brown fur. We were still in ing for the National Bison Range a fear-induced silence with my located in northwest Montana Galen Farrington camera forgotten in my hand. and we came to a sign that indirablady@beyondbb.com And we started breathing again. cated travelers needed to be in We decided that we had seen hard-sided vehicles, no motorcycles or bicycles. The drive onto the refuge seemed enough buffalo for the day and we turned around and headed south to catch the asphalt current headinnocuous enough as we traversed the horizoning to Glacier National Park. stretching plain. The dirt road led us through some So, there I am standing on the bank of Elk River, geographic ripples which nurtured some large, leaning against the top tube of my bicycle watching brushy vegetation and we stopped when we spotas the herd was absorbed by the parched landscape, ted about two dozen bison ahead. I turned off the flowing towards the northeast. And I had an audio ignition and retrieved my 35mm camera (remember flashback to some of the remembered words that slide film?).

The van was quietly sitting in the road providing Bob Dylan inspired Roger McGuinn to set to music: “Flow river flow; Past the shaded tree; Go river, go; us with a “big screen,” live photo opportunity when Chris, in a raised voice, said, “Look behind us, more Go to the sea; ... Wherever that river flows; that’s where I want to be.” bison!” They were now in front and behind us. Our As I witnessed the beauty, majesty, and freedom senses heightened. We scanned for more and there, of Elk River, I knew it defined “where I want to be” on our left, the main herd was heading directly for pedaling slowly on my own asphalt river. us. They moved slowly and deliberately. We could

If you have an emotional or mental health crisis, call our hotline.

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Results

March 12 Baseball Floyd 3, Capitan 2

March 13 Softball Artesia JV 14, Capitan 4 Artesia JV 19, Capitan 9

March 15 Softball Ruidoso 19, Hot Springs 9

March 16 Softball Capitan 14, Estancia 2 Portales round robin tournament Raton 12, Ruidoso 2 West Las Vegas 20, Ruidoso 2

March 17 Baseball Ruidoso 18, Roswell 16 Ruidoso 11, Roswell 9 Softball Portales round robin tournament Hope Christian 9, Ruidoso 6 Raton 17, Ruidoso 1

sports upcoming

March 20 Baseball Ruidoso at New Mexico Military Institute (2), 4 p.m.

Golf Ruidoso boys and girls team in Seery Invite at New Mexico Tech golf course in Socorro, 8 a.m.

March 22 Baseball NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell Capitan vs. Santa Rosa, 4 p.m.

Softball Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter Ruidoso vs. Jal, 1 p.m.

Capitan vs. Carlsbad C team, 4 p.m.

March 23 Baseball Ruidoso at Lubbock Christian, 7 p.m.

Capitan in NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell, TBA Softball Capitan, Ruidoso in Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter, TBA

March 24 Baseball Ruidoso at Lubbock Christian (2), 12:30 p.m.

Capitan in NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell, TBA Softball Capitan, Ruidoso in Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter, TBA Track and field Ruidoso at Valencia Invite, TBA Capitan, Carrizozo, Mescalero, Hondo, Corona in Alfalfa Relays in Hagerman, 8 a.m.

Claudia Morales First baseman, Ruidoso High School softball team The Lady Warriors may not have had a good weekend at Portales, but against hot Springs March 15, Ruidoso could do little wrong.

Morales had a particularly good day, going 4-for-4 at the plate with four doubles, two runs scored and five runs batted in.

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Ruidoso nine sweeps Coyotes

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com In both games of Saturday’s baseball doubleheader between Roswell and Ruidoso, the Coyotes had the lead early.

In both games, it was the Warriors that finished on top.

Roswell squandered a pair of leads – including one that almost ended things early in the first game – and fell 18-16 and 11-9 to keep the Coyotes out of the win column.

The games were the home openers for the Warriors, who had seen their original home opener snowed out last weekend.

It was also the first time they had played in almost two weeks, which is why coach Gilbert Alvarado thinks they were so slow coming out of the gate in both games.

“The kids were a little amped up, playing in front of their parents and girlfriends for the first time,” Alvarado said. “Also, the pressure they’re going to feel out here is really hard to do just in practice.”

Roswell (0-10) spotted the Warriors a 3-0 lead after the first inning in game one – including an inside-the-park leadoff home run by David Kacena – then erupted for 13 runs over the next three innings and threatened to end it in five frames on the 10-run rule.

But Ruidoso (2-1) had a big inning in the bottom of the fourth, pushing across seven runs to not only prolong the game, but set up a comeback which saw a five-run sixth inning give the Warriors the edge they needed to get the victory.

Ryan Orona got the loss, giving up the decisive runs in the sixth inning that put

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Ruidoso’s Ryan Francis, right, dives for home as Roswell pitcher Ryan Orona tries to make the tag following a wild pitch during the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at White Mountain Athletic Complex.

Ruidoso ahead for good.

GAME ONE “That told me a lot about these kids,” Warriors 18, Coyotes 16 Alvarado said about the Warriors’ ability Roswell 045 410 2 – 16 9 2 to come back from a 10-run deficit. “When Ruidoso 301 725 - – 18 12 5 Ros – Blake Winchester, Ryan Orona (5) and we were down that far and we tacked on Brandon Rodriguez. Rui – Julian Lopez, Ryan a run to keep playing, I told them that you Francis (3), Ryan Yaksich (6) and Yaksich, Jordetermine how much you win by how well dan Wright (6). W – Yaksich. L – Orona. HR – Rui you play from the fifth inning on.”

(David Kacena). 3B – Ros (Steve Martinez, Winchester, Orona), Rui (Kacena). 2B – Rui (Garrett Kacena was 2-for-4 at the plate for the Thompson, Denver Coronado). LOB – Ros 10, Warriors, adding a triple to his home run.

Rui 15.

The second contest again started with ––– Ruidoso drawing first blood on a pair of GAME TWO Warriors 11, Coyotes 9 runs in the bottom of the first on singles Roswell 014 021 1 – 9 10 4

by Ryan Yaksich and Julian Lopez, but Ruidoso 200 162 - – 11 8 3 Roswell responded with five runs of its Ros – Martinez, David Herrera (5) and Rodriown in the second and third innings to take guez. Rui –Kacena, Coronado (3) and Yaksich.

W – Coronado. L – Martinez. 3B – Ros (Orona 2, the lead. see sweeP pg. 15

Martinez). 2B – Ros (Aaron Dominguez, Orona).

LOB – Ros 7, Rui 8.

Cheering on the cheerleaders

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com About the only time local sport fans see the Ruidoso High School spirit squad in action is when they’re on the sidelines, cheering on other teams.

But this weekend, the Ruidoso cheerleaders will be the one in the spotlight when they compete this weekend in the state spirit competition at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho.

“There’s some stiff competition there, but they’ve got a really good chance,” said cheer sponsor and coach Laura Weaver. “This is the only time we get to compete with other 3A schools, so we’re excited.”

Courtesy The Warrior cheer squad has The Ruidoso cheerleading squad, which will represent their school at this weekend’s been in several competitions already, state spirit finals in Rio Rancho. Back row (l-r): Devin Campos, Alex Romero, Taylor but each time they were up against Vuicich, Allie Thompson, Sarah Rue, Sydney Werito, Shelby Ashburn. Front row (l-r): see CHeeRLeAdeRs pg. 15 Kathryn Newsome, Danielle Grundseth, Tatiana Magana, Brooklyn Vannoy.

Lady Warriors take their lumps at Portales Losses offset strong start to season

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso softball team opened the season on a roll with three wins, and they’d been able to do it with their hitting.

That hitting deserted them over the weekend at the Portales round robin tournament, as the Lady Warriors dropped all four games in two days and found themselves in need of lots of improvement.

Ruidoso lost to Raton 12-2 in the tournament opener Friday, then fell 20-2 to West Las Vegas. Saturday wasn’t much better, although the Lady Warriors had a respectable game in a 9-6 loss to Hope Christian.

Raton again beat Ruidoso in the tournament’s final game, 17-1.

Ruidoso coach Sal Beltran said the games were a rude wake-up call to his team.

“We were pretty much overmatched, but the girls kept fighting,” Beltran said. “Now we know just where we stand as far as our playing is concerned, and I know we have potential.

We just have to put it together.”

Lady Warriors 19, Lady Tigers 9 Hot Springs 331 11 – 9 2 3 Ruidoso 246 7- – 19 14 3 HS – Leslie Baca and Mariah Martinez. Rui – Destri Vincent and Amanda Bryant. W – Vincent.

L – Baca. 3B – Rui (Vincent, Marissa Gonzales). 2B – HS (Monica Zepeda), Rui (Claudia Morales 4, Lorely Enriquez, Bryant). LOB – HS 8, Rui 3.

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Ruidoso pitcher Destri Vincent throws to first base after fielding a grounder during her team’s win over Hot Springs March 15 at Gavilan Canyon Field.

Beltran said every game was marked by just one or two bad innings in which the Lady Warrior defense imploded, allowing their opponents to run away with the games.

“It takes a while to get into the rhythm, so that will take a little bit of time, and all those things add up,” Beltran said of the miscues. “Once we get more games under our belt, we can eliminate a lot of those errors.”

Sweep of Hot Springs The Lady Warriors (3-4) started the season last weekend with a 16-11 win over Cobre and 11-9 victory over Hot Springs in the Hot Springs tournament, then opened their home season with a 19-9 win in five innings against Hot Springs March 15.

They might have had one other win against Hatch in the championship game of the Hot Springs tournament, but that contest was snowed out.

Thursday, Ruidoso couldn’t pull away from the Lady Tigers (3-12) until the third inning, when the Lady Warriors broke a 6-all tie and pushed six runs across on four hits.

“We knew this game was going to be fun, but couldn’t lay low too much,” said Ruidoso first baseman Claudia Morales, who went 4-for-4 at the plate with four doubles, two runs scored and five runs batted in.

“We had to get our hitting in.”

Morales is one of four players – including varsity starters Madigan Gonzales and Lorely Enriquez – that made the jump from the Lady Warrior basketball team that ended its season in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament in Albuquerque. Just two days later, they were on the softball diamond see sofTBALL pg. 15

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Solid team finishes for Ruidoso at Tooley Relays

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Saturday’s Mike Tooley Tiger Invitational at Truth or Consequences marked the first time the Ruidoso Warrior track team was at full strength, and they made the most of their numbers with a pair of third-place finishes.

Another local team which made the trek west was Carrizozo – which found itself shut out of the Demon Relays, and came away from TorC with a few impressive individual performances.

“It was a last minute deal for us, and it was our first meet,” said Carrizozo coach Pat Ventura of the Grizzlies’ surprise trip west. “Last week was really our first good week of practice without wind, and it was the first chance for us to work on some things.” ’Zozo has a lot of throwers, not many runners – not many athletes period. But the throwers they did bring made some noise.

Analicia Beltran won the shot put competition, while Victoria Ventura tied for fourth with Shawnee Romero of Mountainair. Andrea Beltran just missed making the finals in that event.

All three did get into the finals of the discus throw, with Andrea throwing 86 feet even for fourth place. Analicia and Ventura tied for fifth with throws of 85-10.

On the boys side, Jace

Hill had the best finish of any Grizzly with a time of 56.05 seconds to take second in the 400-meter dash.

Andy Verdugo was third in the discus with a throw of 111 feet, three inches.

Ruidoso earned their third place team finish thanks to a number of different athletes placing in almost every event. Tanner Chavez again won the shot put with a throw of 47-08 – and got another state qualifying mark. He was also second in discus with a state qualifying mark of 130-11.

One new state mark was set by Wambli Little Spotted Horse, who leapt for 41 and ½ inches to finish second in the triple jump. His mark got him to state by just half an inch.

The only Lady Warrior runner to get a qualifying time was Ryann Flack, who re-qualified with a time of 50.78 seconds to win the 300-meter hurdles. However, the 800-meter relay team won with a time of 4:34.66, while the medley relay team also won.

Maggie Black was an impressive speedster with second place finishes in the 100 and 200-meter dashes.

One Ruidoso girl who did qualify was TyLynn Smith, who leapt 4 feet, 10 inches in the high jump to finish second to Shelby Marra of Silver.

Ruidoso is at the Valencia meet this Saturday, while Carrizozo

joins Capitan, Mescalero and athletes from Hondo and Corona at the Alfalfa Relays in Hagerman.

Photo by Cindy Jo Harrison/ TorC Herald

Ruidoso’s Raul Orona left, and Tyrin Julius run in the 800-meter event during the Mike Tooley Tiger Relays at Truth or Consequences, Saturday.

Sports in brief Golf fundraiser

Lincoln County Wars

The Ruidoso Junior Golf Association, in partnership with the Ruidoso High School golf teams, will host the second of six fundraising scrambles at the Links at Sierra Blanca this Sunday at 1 p.m. Call Melissa Misquez at Cree Meadows, 257-5815, for more information or to sign up.

The Ruidoso Gun Club will host this year’s Lincoln County Wars – to raise funds for the Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club – at the Ruidoso Gun Club range on Hale Lake Road, April 14.

There will be silent auctions and a raffle to support the kids. To donate items to the auction, or for more information, contact Avery Clontz at aclontz@ mac.com, Wade Proctor at wadeproctor@ruidosonm.gov or David Warnack at dwarnack@fs.fed.us.

Calrsen earns gold Carrizozo 4th grade student Hannah Carlsen competed recently in the Tiger Rock International Tae Kwon Do tournament in Colorado, coming away with a gold medal in sparring.

She went undefeated against five boys and three girls in the tournament.

Big Willie Classic

A golf fundraiser for People for Kids will be held June 16 at Valle Del Sol Golf Course in Carrizozo.

The tournament is also accepting prize or cash donations to keep the event fun and interesting for particiLittle League work day pants.

The Carrizozo Little League is hosting a work Prizes may include – but are not limited to – day, March 24, starting at 10 a.m. to get the field in golf bags, golf clubs, balls, towels, trophies and gift shape for the league to start its season this summer. cards.

Work included changing sponsor signs around This event is named after Willie Silva, a longthe fence, raking leaves and trash and just getting time business owner in Carrizozo. He contributed the place in shape. An artistic soul is also needed to repaint the ball sign. Food and drink will be provided greatly over many years to his community, and we to volunteers who come out to help would like to continue that tradition.

For more information, call J’Lane Zamora at For more information, contact James Silva at 937-7721 or Judy Nash at 575-517-6652.

480-332-4354.

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Three state qualifiers Capitan baseball drops season opener thing Capitan coach James Weems for local track teams said is to be expected this early in the

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was the first meet for a pair of small school track teams Saturday at the Demon Relays in Dexter, and it showed both Capitan and Mescalero have some work to do.

Individually, there were some bright spots, as state qualifying marks were met by both schools.

Tory Padilla was third in the high jump with a leap of 5-foot-10 to qualify, while Godfrey Cordova won the javelin throw with a toss of 157 feet even, also a state qualifying mark.

Dustee Rae Eldridge had the best day of any local athlete, placing in five different events and winning the 400-meter dash with a state qualifying time of 1:02.45.

She was second in the 200-meter dash and pole vault, and was fourth in the long jump at 15-1 ½, just six inches away from qualifying.

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Local finishers in Demon Relays at Dexter BOYS Team – 1. Dexter 79; 2. Tucumcari 65.5; 3. Santa Rosa 52; 4. Cloudcroft 50; (tie) Loving 50; 6. Hagerman 48; 7. Capitan 39; 8. Mescalero 32; 9. Jal 24.5; 10. Springer 15; 11. Fort Sumner 7; 12 Gateway Christian.

100-meter dash – 2. Tim Dickinson, Cap, 11.57; 5. Tyler Neill, Cap, 11.82.

200-meter dash – 5. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 24.87 800-meter run – 5. Justin Franklin, Mes, 2:19.18; 6. Phillip Payan, Cap, 2:21.27 1600-meter run – 2. Justin Franklin, Mes, 5:29.13; 4. Aaron Kaydahzinne, Mes, 5:30.9 3200-meter run – 2. Justin Franklin, Mes, 11:48.91; 4. Aaron Kaydahzinne, Mes, 11:59.85; 5. Strait Sedillo, Cap, 12:13.1 4x200 relay – 1. Capitan (Tyler Neill, Tory Padilla, Thomas Fields, Tim Dickinson), 1:36.2 Medley relay – 1. Capitan (Tim Dickinson, Thomas Fields, Tyler Neill, Tory Padilla, 3:58.38 High jump – 3. Tory Padilla, Cap, 5-10 (SQ); 6. Phillip Payan, Cap, 5-4 Long jump – 2. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 18-8 Javelin – 1. Godfrey Cordova, Mes, 157-0 (SQ); 3. Strait Sedillo, Cap, 126-11.5 ––– GIRLS Team – 1. Jal 74; 2. Santa Rosa 68; 3. Loving 58; 4. Tucumcari 51; 5. Fort Sumner 49; 6. Cloudcroft 44; 7. Hagerman 28; 8. Capitan 27; 9. Gateway Christian 19; 10. Dexter 18; 11. Mescalero 10; 12.

Springer 6.

200-meter dash – 2. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 28.49.

400-meter dash – 1. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 1:02.45 (SQ) 1600-meter run – 4. Cayleigh Palmer, Mes, 6:31.58 100-meter hurdles – 3. Kalyn Hazen, Cap, 19.62 Javelin – 3. Valerie Garcia, Mes, 92-8; 4. Cayleigh Palmer, Mes, 881.5 Pole vault – 2. Dustee Rae Eldridge, Cap, 7-0 Long jump – 4. Dustee Rae Eldridge, 15-1.5 Shot put – 4. Dustee Rae Eldridge, 27-8

SOFTBALL from pg. 13 against Cobre.

“It was kind of hard going from one sport and then practicing with the entire team for just one day. It takes us a while, but once we’re on board, we make it as a team together,” Morales said.

“Once we get our heads going, everyone will be hitting, no matter what.”

“They finally started seeing the ball, and we were getting some solid hits out there,” said Ruidoso coach Sal Beltran.

“We were knocking the heck out of the ball, into the gaps and to the fence.

That’s what kept us going.”

Destri Vincent got the

win as the Ruidoso starter.

She allowed only two hits, but walked 13 Lady Tigers and hit two more, which is partly what led to Hot Springs’ nine runs.

“She can struggle a little bit, but once she get focused, she’ll throw strikes and that’s all we need,” Beltran said. “She’s got a pretty solid defense out there, and all she needs is to get the ball in play and let the defense go to work.”

Ruidoso also committed three errors, but their defense was solid enough to limit the Lady Tigers to just one run in each of the last three innings of the game.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It wasn’t the best way to start off the baseball season, but Capitan has been in this position before.

The Tigers opened their defense of the Class 1A state championship March 12 with a game at Floyd, and dropped a 3-2 decision when a pop-up was dropped.

It was a frustrating loss for Capitan, mostly because the Tigers were leading 2-1 through six innings.

Raul Villegas started and threw 5 1/3 innings before being replaced on the mound Tracker Bowen.

Broncos 3, Tigers 2 Capitan 020 000 0 – 2 5 6 Floyd 001 001 1 – 3 4 4 Cap – Raul Villegas, Tracker Bowen (6) and Bobby Hughes. Flo – Caleb Martin, Reyes Chavez (6) and Chavez, Martin (6). W – Chavez. L – Villegas. Top hitters – Cap: Villegas 2-4. Flo, Lane Wallace 2-3, RBI; Juan Navarro 1-4, run; Jose Torres 1-2. Records – Capitan 0-1, Floyd 1-1.

Bowen entered with the game tied at 2-all and gave up a single.

That Bronco baserunner later stole second and got to third on a groundout, setting up the game ending play.

The dropped ball was one of six errors by Capitan fielders – some-

year – but the more frustrating thing was the 13 baserunners left on.

“They hated to lose, but we still played well against one of the top teams in Class 1A ball,” Weems said.

Next up for the Tigers is Santa Rosa in the first round of the NMMI tournament this Thursday.

It gives Weems and the Tigers a little bit of time to improve their fielding and hitting.

“This is a little like last year, when we had some disappointing losses to start the season,” Weems said. “But the kids have the right attitude right now.”

Lady Tigers using what they’ve learned

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Capitan softball team dropped a pair of games to the Artesia junior varsity March 13, but coach Rodney Griego still saw a lot of growth in his team.

That doesn’t mean the Lady Tigers weren’t upset at the losses, however.

“They were down, but they expect so much of themselves,” Griego said after Capitan lost 14-4 and 15-0. “A lot of these girls

have been taught to believe they can beat anybody, anywhere.”

The Lady Tigers proved they could win with a 14-2 victory over Estancia Friday. About the only problem Griego had with his team’s performance against the Lady Bears was their lack of defensive execution.

“Our pitching and hitting were on, and the girls ran the bases well,” Griego said. “The only runs Estancia got were unearned.”

Sidni Hughes was the winning pitcher for the Lady Tigers (1-2). She had 11 strikeouts and went 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs. Maribel Villegas was also 2-for-3 with three runs and a run batted in.

A number of things were working against the Lady Tigers at Artesia. The doubleheader was their season opener against a very good JV squad, and it had been a little more than a week since a majority of the players had been in a

softball uniform since the end of basketball season.

“Very seldom do we win these games,” Griego said of the annual Artesia doubleheader. “But we’ve learned a lot about ourselves and what we need to do to win.”

With the onset of spring break, Capitan has little to do but get ready for the Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter starting this weekend. The Lady Tigers play the Carlsbad C-team at 4 p.m.

judged by their ability to rouse a crowd.

The second part is the long program, and anyone who’s seen a cheer com-

petition will recognize it, with a music and dance routine.

“I’m just hoping everything falls into place

and they can perform to their abilities,” Weaver said. “They’ve been doing really well in practice lately.”

CHEERLEADING from pg. 13 teams that had the same number of cheerleaders on the team, regardless of class size.

In contrast, Hope Christian – a school that has won the 3A state title for a number of years, has upwards of 25 girls on the squad, compared to the 10 that will be traveling to Rio Rancho this week for Ruidoso.

It would have been 11, but team captain Taylor Vuicich tore a ligament in her arm just before their last competition.

“She’s pretty bummed, and now we’re just trying to stay healthy so we can perform to the best of our ability,” Weaver said. “It’s been a roller coaster this year with all the injuries, and we can’t even afford to get a paper cut right now.”

The competition is actually broken up into two competitions, and neither score affects the other. The first day is the straight cheer competition, in which squads are

SWEEP from pg. 13 That lead lasted until the bottom of the fifth, when Ruidoso broke the game open with seven runs on three hits and two Roswell errors.

From then on, Ruidoso relief pitcher Denver Coronado merely had to hold off a determined Roswell offense to earn the victory.

It wasn’t easy, as Coyote Ryan Orona knocked the cover off the ball with two triples and a double in the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Ruidoso’s Ryan Yaksich swings at a pitch Saturgame.

Steve Martinez also had day at White Mountain Athletic Complex. a triple, and gave Ruidoso score four runs, that we’ve lost. I asked pause when he came to bat in the top of Denver how he felt, and he said he the seventh with no outs and the bases wanted to finish it. That’s what you’re loaded. looking for in kids, that they want to be But Coronado had a comebacker to out there.” the mound, which began a 1-2-3 double It’s spring break for Ruidoso, but play that put runners at second and third that only means the Warriors can now – but also meant the Coyotes were one concentrate on baseball exclusively out away from finishing with a loss. this week. They play a doubleheader Steve Lucero eventually scored on a at NMMI this Tuesday, then head to ball hit by Aaron Dominguez, but that’s Lubbock next weekend for three games all Roswell could muster, as David against Lubbock Christian.

Herrera popped up to shortstop David “When you’re a baseball player, Kacena to end the game. there is no spring break,” Alvarado said.

“I went out there and talked to them “The best part of spring break is that and said, even in a worst case scenario, you can feel like you’re in the pros. You we have last at bat,” Alvarado said. don’t have to go to school, just show up “Don’t go into this thinking that if they for practice and play some games.”

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 26 of 32 Name Won Lost Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 12 Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25½ 14½ Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18½ 21½ The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 22 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 23 Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 27 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – The Who? 2509, Ageless Wonders 2491, Larry Larry’s 2440 Handicap game – Spud & the Tater Tots 878, Serious Not 844, Old Timers 841 Men’s handicap series – Harry Allwein 699, Tom Douglas 658, Larry Caywood 632 Men’s handicap game – Jim Clements 251, Spud Mitchum 227, Hubert Lee 216 Women’s handicap series – Lucy Servies 662, Lorene Caywood 657, Martha Chavez 645 Women’s handicap game – Ursula Eckersley 244, Linda Clements 234, Linda Mitchum 229 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 8 of 12 Name Won Lost Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 10 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 15 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 18 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 18 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 19 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 32 Last week’s high scores Handicap Series – Go Getters 2512, Homies 2453, Living Energies 2341 Handicap Game – Four Feathers 894, Choke and Stroke 857, Mashed Taters 826 Men’s handicap series – Max Cimarron 710, David Blackmon 681, Albert Largo 640 Men’s handicap game – Lonnie Edwards 254, Beau Gavaldon 238, Kevin Allen 227 Women’s handicap series – Diane Killingsworth 686, Mary Gillett 626, Elisabeth Comanche 612 Women’s handicap game – Lucy Servies 248, Millie Cimarron 227, Mary Blackmon 216 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 25 of 32 Name Won Lost Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8

Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 15 High scores Scratch series – Ruidoso U-Haul 2318, Knight Riders 1773, Car Quest 1464 Scratch game – Western Auto 839, Even Par 632 Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 2702, No Doubt 2540 Handicap game – Team 7 901, Evan’s Team 807 Men’s scratch series – Keith Brower 748, Tim Vega 724, Evan Reed 613 Men’s scratch game – Tom Douglas 300, Weldon Ganaway 246, Joe Shafer 235 Men’s handicap series – Bob Layher 745, Ronnie Wright 697, Sid Thomas 659 Men’s handicap game – Virgil Reynolds 269, Spud Mitchum 261, Mike Baker 257 Women’s scratch series – Lucy Servies 494, Pam Bernard 480, T.J. Romero 344 Women’s scratch game – Irene Pawlowski 176, Crystal Ingle 163, Tamara 113 Women’s handicap series – Trina Thomas 664, Jean Fanning 611, Shelley McGarvey 498 Women’s handicap game – Christina Wall 219, Anne Lindsey 195, Sharla Ganaway 195 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 25 of 32 Name Won Lost GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 6 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 10 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13 Season high scores Scratch series – Western Auto 3110, Insidhers 2807 Scratch game – GSV 1016, Down’s Auto Repair 931 Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 3146, Good Ole Boys 3127 Handicap game – Buckner Electric 1114, Ruidoso Septic 1041 Individual scratch series – Richard Guevara 704, Jim McGarvey 652, Tim Vega, Terry Bernard 652 Individual scratch game – David Hoff er 262, Gregg Fjelland 242, Evan Reed 229 Individual handicap series – Brad Archer 739, Max Cimaron 761, John Cardone 661 Individual handicap game – Keith Brower 246, Hans Dubay 243, Darryl Bagley 243

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March 20, 2012

Get into the habit of excellence when training

By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.”

— Aristotle Habit: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. The psychology of a habit is an automatic reaction to a specific situation.

This definition fails to differentiate between a good habit and a bad habit. That’s for you to define.

You can choose to create good habits that build your self-image, fitness and overall spiritual, mental and physical health. Or not. You choose; it’s your life. Always realize that your habits impact your loved ones. Again, your choice.

If you have chosen the goal of competing in the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon June 9, then you also have the opportunity to create positive habits.

This series of columns has a foundation of learning how to set and achieve goals.

Here’s a new goal: Do something positive for yourself until it becomes a habit. Realize the promise of creating habits that align with your goals and dreams.

Habits create an automatic reaction to a situation. Think of how challenging it is for a young child to ride a twowheeled bike for the first time.

Now, even though you may not have ridden a bike in years, you can ride a bike down the street.

Understand how habits are formed. There is a three-step process called the habit loop, according to New York Times writer Charles Duhigg, author of the recently released book The Power of Habit. First, there is a trigger that puts your brain in automatic mode to let the habit begin. Second, there is the routine creating the habit through repetition. Third, there is a mental reward that helps you recall the habit loop in the future.

When you ride your bike, you get on the bike and you automatically start to pedal.

You have ridden the bike many times (even if it was years ago) so you pedal without thinking about it – you can even talk to someone, drink from a water

bottle or eat an energy bar while riding. You are rewarded when you feel the endorphin high and feel good about yourself. It’s automatic.

Behaviors, including habits, are most easily changed when life changes, according to Duhigg. Example: Habits more easily change while on vacation because your daily routine has changed. This helps you to relax while on a holiday. (Make sure you exercise daily on vacation to reinforce your workout habit.)

Marketers take advantage of your routine changes. Major retailer Target aggressively pursues pregnant women as customers because their lives are in a state of flux and marketers know that if they can get them to Target to purchase baby products, that customer will probably still be there many years later buying high school supplies. That’s why marketers spend vast sums to attract young customers who are setting their buying habits. When is the last time you saw an old man as the main character in a beer commercial? Doesn’t happen. Marketers want the young twenty-something customer even though the old man has more expendable income.

How does this impact triathlon training? Training for

roll to breathe. This prevents you from hyperventilating and passing out. (Coaches don’t like jumping in the pool to pick you off the bottom!)

Have fun with your new habits and, always remember, don’t increase your workouts by more than 10 percent a week.

a triathlon requires building new habits on a daily basis for training. This creates change in your life and the opportunity to establish positive habits.

Understanding the habit loop empowers you to make habits that focus on your goals.

Our newbie triathletes – Bob, Betty and you – have already modified their daily routine (habits) to train for the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon.

That’s a positive step and it’s important to use your new healthier lifestyle to complete the habit loop.

The triathlon is less than three months away and it is serious preparation time. Here is your training for this week.

Since the weather is in our favor it’s time to check out the triathlon courses.

The snow has melted on the run course, so go to the Ruidoso Athletic Club and talk to Joe, Frederick or myself (Sarah) if you need the course route. One day test the bike course (I suggest a weekend or morning with less traffic) and another day check out the run course.

Make a mental note of places on the course you find challenging and – if you have time – ride or run those a few times to build confidence.

Swim three times this week – focus on your form with long strokes and relaxed breathing.

Open your eyes, keep your rear high in the water and kick from your hips. Always blow your air out in the water before your

All columns are at http:// www.ruidosofreepress.com/ pages/sports_area. For more information on Duhigg’s research, check out http://www. nytimes.com/2012/02/19/ magazine/shopping-habits. html?pagewanted=all and http://www.npr. org/2012/03/05/147192599/ habits-how-they-form-andhow-to-break-them.

Sarah Crewe is a USAT (USA Triathlon) Level 1 coach who coaches triathletes and is a certified RPM, yoga and American Swim Coach Association Level 2 coach. She is lead faculty for health and physical education at ENMU. To contact Sarah Crewe for training or learn more about the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon, call the Ruidoso Athletic Club at 257-4900.

If you have any training questions for Sarah Crewe, email them to editor@ruidosofreepress. com.

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

Record All American races head summer stakes

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press A record-setting All American Derby, with a projected $2.3 million purse, and the $2.4 million All American Futurity head a stunning stakes lineup this summer at Ruidoso Downs.

The 440-yard All American Derby on Sept.

2 – the day before Labor Day – will have the larg-

est purse ever for threeyear-old and older quarter horses. The 440-yard All American Futurity, on Labor Day, is the world’s richest quarter horse race and has the largest purse for any breed of two-yearold racehorses in North America.

All American Futurity trials are set for Aug. 16 and the All American Derby trials are on tap Aug. 17

This year’s Rainbow Derby could become quarter horse racing’s newest $1 million race July 21, up from a $900,000 purse last summer. A year ago there were 119 eligible horses through Feb. 1 and this year there are 138 eligible horses. The $700,000 Rainbow Futurity will also be held on July 21.

The parade of top races starts June 9 with

set for the next day.

Rainbow Futurity trials at 400 yards are July 3 and the 440-yard Rainbow Derby trials will be contested July 4.

New Mexico-bred racing is celebrated during the Zia Festival on Sunday, July 29 with the entire program filled with stakes for state-bred thoroughbreds and quarter horses. Purses should exceed $1 million for the

the finals of the $800,000 Ruidoso Derby and the $600,000 Ruidoso Futurity. Those will be purse records for each race. Last year’s Ruidoso Derby had a $702,896 purse and the Ruidoso Futurity has had a $500,000 purse since 2003.

The trials for the Ruidoso Futurity comprise the opening day program on Friday, May and the Ruidoso Derby trials are

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The basic racing schedule is Friday through Monday weekly with exceptions around the Fourth of July, and the All American Futurity trial and All American Derby racing week.

For a full racing calendar and stakes schedule, visit http://www. raceruidoso.com/horsemens-links-nominationsforms.php.

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‘Coppelia!’

Ruidoso Dance Ensemble presents

By Katherine Umberger Ruidoso Dance Ensemble Come get whisked away to an enchanted world of trickery, magic and young love with ballet’s greatest comedy, “Coppelia!” The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble presents Aidan Haney from Roswell as Swanilda and Simon Pawlak from Capitan as her fiancé, Franz.

The wicked obsession of a talented toy maker sparks a mêlée of fun antics between confused lovers. Dr. Coppelius is a very talented and vain toy maker who obsesses about perfecting mechanical toys. Old Dr. Coppelius lets everyone believe his creation, Coppelia, a mechanical doll, is a real person.

However, mayhem ensues when Dr. Coppelius sets her out on the balcony for all to see. When a young boy, Franz, sets eyes on Coppelia he instantly believes she is a real girl and falls ardently in love. Forgetting his engagement to the lovely Swanilda, Franz makes plans to marry Coppelia. He flirts exuberantly, sparking the jealousy of his betrothed Swanilda. When she sees Franz throwing kisses at Coppelia chaos ensues!

Will Swanilda’s elaborate hoax result in reconciliation for the young couple?

The public is invited to get lost in a whimsical evening at the renowned Spencer Theater and meet the local dancers with The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble. Dancers participate with this company from all over New Mexico; Ruidoso, Roswell, Alamogordo, Capitan, Corona, Carrizozo, and Cloudcroft are just a few of the home towns to these dedicated youth.

The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble is a dance company located in Ruidoso dedicated to providing a unique presence in the community through dance, performance, training, and community outreach. The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble operates as a nonprofit organization in order to better fulfill the needs of the community and support the dancers with unique dance opportunities, costs with equipment, costumes, and travel.

Dancers are benefitted with awareness to music, dance, personal health and fitness, in addition to supporting each individual to become a positive influence within the community. The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble is the only organization of its kind operating in Lincoln County. Many dancers with the company have graduated to audition for Julliard and other world renowned dance companies. It is truly a unique opportunity to be able to watch one of the fantastic productions at the Spencer Theater from this amazing local dance company. Performances are Saturday, April 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.

By Ty Vinney Tickets are $28. Visit spencertheater.com for tickets or Music Reporter call 575-336-4800.

The whole story of Capitan — Smokey and all

“A new addition to the Lincoln County historical series by Lincoln County historian and author, Gary Cozzens.”

Smokey Bear may be the most enduring figure to come from Capitan, New Mexico, but the lucky black bear cub is only part of the story.

Fifty years before Smokey Bear was found – near death, clinging to a tree after a forest fire – Capitan was the site of a burgeoning coal boom. With the mine came the railroad, and with the railroad came the founding of the town. At the center of Capitan’s emergence was George A. Titsworth’s general store, an enterprise that set the stage for Titsworth’s rise and ultimate undoing. Titsworth was embroiled in a local murder investigation and – in retaliation, many presumed – became the target of a would-be assassin who went unpunished.

Capitan was also home to a successful string of ranching communities, an important outpost for the U.S. Forest Service and one of the nation’s few Civilian Conservation Corps’ camps for girls.

Purity of the soul Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick

I was in church a few months ago, sitting in the back row enjoying the show, when an old man sat down next to me and whispered loudly: “What’s the sermon about?”

“Purity of the

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The Cranberries review – “Roses”

In 1993 a major player debuted in the music world with The Cranberries. A blend of guitar, horns and percussion formed a rock-style beat flowed along with Dolores O’Riordan’s soft, airy vocals combined with happy but also angst-tinted lyrics made the band an instant favorite. In 2003 the band decided to call it quits, so it was welcome news that the band announced a forthcoming album in 2011. With “Roses,” the band’s first album since 2001 and for the occasion the band went back to their roots in sound as well as enlisting longtime producer, Stephen Street. “Roses” isn’t a departure from their sound but doesn’t repeat what they’ve already done either. There’s a nice mix of old and new found here.

With high anticipation I gave the album a first spin and was pretty stoked about what I was hearing. Album opener “Conduct” carries that classic sound for the band and is a great blending of vocals and has a great melody. “Tomorrow” is an upbeat track that has offers a feel good vibe like some of their previous hits like “Dreams.” “Fire and Soul” is a softer song that gives a very mellow vibe and is defiantly a cool down point while “Raining in My Heart” opens with guitar work in the vein of “Animal Instinct” and has some accordion playing into it as well. One of my personal favorites “Schizophrenic Playboys” is an odd song but amusing with a chorus of “Girls, you better watch out, schizophrenic playboys cannot handle their toys.”

If you’re an old fan who loved the band in the 90s and early into the new millennium or you’ve been stranded on a desert island and are just discovering the band, you’re in for a fun ride. “Roses” is a great collection of quality songs coming from one of the best bands in the music industry.

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Napalm Death review – “Utilitarian”

Coming through with five straight albums of well received albums of music it could be easy for a band like Napalm Death to spit out a generic collection of intense grinding music. Instead we get a very experimental release with “Utilitarian.” Of course the high level intensity they band is known for is intact, but there’s a definite evolution going on here and it suits the

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soul,” I whispered quietly into his hairy ear and aid.

“WHAT’S THAT?” He asked.

“Purity of the soul,” I repeated a little louder. “It’s all about purity of the soul.”

Shaking his head, he mumbled in a gruff voice, “Put money in the bowl? Oh, Heck... that’s what he always talks about!”

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band. For example, clean vocals rather than harsh are pushed, spearheading choruses and verses more than ever before. Another change to the vocal department is guitarist Mitch Harris, who brings a hardcore punk style of vocals to a couple songs on the album.

As mentioned before the album is full of interesting experimentations. The song that firstly sticks out is “Everyday Pox.” While listening to this song you hear the strangest and foreign sound, what could it be you ask? A high pitched Sax, complete with a solo. Yes I am completely serious and I promise I’m not kidding. Moving on, “The Wolf I Feed” supplies more of Barney’s clean vocals and one could easily draw a comparison to Burton from Fear Factory. The song is also one that benefits from the added vocals of Harris. “Orders of Magnitude” also carries the dual vocal duties, containing Mitch’s high screaming but also more conventional vocals showing up. The piece really adds a new level to the band’s sound. One could at times draw a slight comparison to Gregorian vocals with “Leper Colony” and “Fall on Their Swords.” There’s also more melody found here than on any other album that makes it just that much more the diverse listening experience.

The brutality that is the cornerstone of Napalm Death is still present and every track can easily tear down walls and decimate cities with the sound. The speedy riffs, insane beats and hardcore influences are still here along with new elements, proving once again that the band favors progression and experimentation rather than staying in a comfort zone.

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Local prayer breakfast tops nation in attendance

rate entity from the evangelical Christian National Prayer will have evening events both April 2 and 3, utilizing Committee, which was founded in 1979 by Mrs. Vonette Malcolm Marshall, last year’s speaker. Youth pastors Bright, co-founder of the evangelical Christian organiza- in town are working with Woodward in making these tion Campus Crusade for Christ International. evenings power packed and exciting. SMASH, Students While the NDP Task Force coordinates thousands of Making A Stand for Him, is a new coalition of youth in local events throughout the nation on the National Day of Lincoln County who will help organize this year’s events.

Prayer, the most prominent event is the National ObserHeld at the Ruidoso Convention Center, breakfast vance in Washington D.C. is served each year and service is speedy, accommodatLincoln County’s featured speaker, Ruth Graham, ing more than 1,000 guests in less than 20 minutes. Lynn brings transparency with her and shares her experiences Crawford (VOR Council member and DreamCatcher which led her to a ministry to those who have been owner) and JR Conway (Alto Country Club) are this marginalized by the established church. She provides year’s chefs. Doors open at 6 a.m., breakfast is ready at a Biblical perspective to 6:30, program begins at 6:50 and ends promptly at 8. Ruher journey of faith, and idoso’s finest (police, fire, and emergency personnel) are talks openly about her admitted free of charge. Traffic control will be present, own pilgrimage through allowing smooth exits in all directions. spaghetti or instead of Several years her husband’s infidelities, Community choir, led by Julie Gilliland and Waynta chicken enchiladas; ago my husband and her divorces, her teenage Wirth will rehearse the three Sunday afternoons after we tried corn and other I started taking better daughter’s two unplanned Easter. Singers are needed. Call 575-937-9087 for choir vegetables to make care of our health. We pregnancies, another information. a delicious filling. began by changing daughter’s bulimia, and her Tickets go on sale soon at area churches and RioRuWe tried skipping the how we ate. Although son’s drug battle. idoso Realty offices at $10 per person. Corporate tables cheese and were able it seemed like a difLincoln County youth may be sponsored at $200 with public recognition given. to eliminate unnecesficult project, when it sary calories. We filled came down to it, eating our tacos with black right really wasn’t that beans, and vegetables hard. Here is our story: and spices.

First we introBallet Classes Tuesday & Thursday With Anne: Exercise classes Monduced healthier items Later on we began day through Thursdays from 11:35 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge on E Avenue at one meal at a time. to eat less breads to 1 p.m. at Moving Right Along! Physi- 11th Street. Ballet 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Instead of eggs and and pastas. We made Angie Fernandez Ballet 2, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. cal Therapy, A Avenue and 12th Street bacon for breakfast, we veggie wraps out of Veggie.gurl09@gmail.com With Ginger: Yoga on Fridays, 1:30 or by appointment for individual body began to drink smoothlettuce, avocado, onion p.m., 401 12th Street, on the second work, call 575-648-2231. ies. Our basic smoothie consisted of ba- and tomatoes. We eventually used letfloor Art Studio above Audrey’s AnWith Susanna: Exercise Classes nanas, strawberries, blueberries, apple tuce as a taco shell; we’ve used cabbage tiques. Bring your mat.

Monday & Wednesday at the Masonic juice and ice. For lunch we might have to roll up our enchiladas and burritos.

With Chris: Healing Touch PracLodge on E Avenue at 11th Street from a “salad sandwich”, which would inSpaghetti squash is another underutititioner Apprentice, to schedule an ap5:15-6:15 p.m. Pay attention to your clude veggies and for dinner we would lized gem that helped us out. We began pointment, call (619) 857-5677 or email body; some exercisers are new to the eat salads of various combinations. I to thinly slice zucchini to separate the chrislinton58@gmail.com. routine, so take care of yourself! never really enjoyed salad and I never layers in our lasagna. Being creative understood how someone could get full with fruits, vegetables and nuts was the on one, so this is where my husband key. Anytime we could squeeze some had to get creative. He started making extra veggies in we would.

The air in the mountains is thin – the most delicious salads using whatEating right is where our journey your chainsaw needs AmericAn Oxygen ever he could throw in like rice or black to wellness began and we continue beans to make them appear more filling to work on, as well as other areas in and I actually began to enjoy them. our life such as our emotional, menNext we quit buying junk food. tal, physical and spiritual well being.

We decided that if we didn’t buy it, we Together, my husband and I lost over would not be tempted to give in when 70 pounds within the first year of our these foods called our names from the transition to become healthy. Another pantry. We began to make healthier blessing is that I have eliminated a snack choices, such as carrots and celmedicine cabinet full of prescriptions ery dipped in fresh guacamole or apples that were necessary in my daily routine with cinnamon or celery covered with as I suffered from chronic joint pain peanut butter. A handful of almonds or and other ailments that come from a raisins worked out as well. lifestyle of processed food.

Next, we quit buying meat and Our children did not jump on cheese. (There has been much debate board right away, but we are excited about whether the human animal is as we pass along the knowledge. We an omnivore, carnivore or an herbiare planting a seed and they are slowly vore). While I will stay away from making changes in their own life. I that discussion, it is still well known hope you can look at what changed my that humans do not need to consume family’s health around and think about as much meat or dairy that is standard what will work for yours. We all have in the average American diet, so we our own issues to deal with and it helps found ways to substitute meats and to stay focused by dealing with one still have a delicious meal. We would issue at a time. Remember, the journey chop up zucchini, onion and bell pepto climb a high mountain always begins per and sauté them to replace meat in with one step.

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com It’s the largest in the nation. Per capita, Lincoln County’s annual Prayer Breakfast garners the support of well over 1,000 in attendance. The theme is “One Nation Under God” and the featured speaker is Ruth Graham, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham.

Gary Woodward, chair of this year’s event, sat down recently with the Ruidoso Free Press to discuss plans for events preceding April 3 and the breakfast itself.

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Personal Nido - Al servicio de las víctimas immigrantes Reyna Flores comenzó su servicio a la jerarquía como un traductor de guardia en la primavera de 2007, trayendo con ella la fluidez en cuatro idiomas Inglés, español, francés e italiano. Una posición a tiempo completo defensor de vino después y cinco años más tarde, Flores es uno de los dos supervisores en el Refugio Nido de Violencia Doméstica en Ruidoso Downs.

Flores señala: “La comunidad del Condado de Lincoln es muy variada y el personal del Nido se ha diseñado con eso en mente. Tenemos cuatro a tiempo completo, los defensores bilingües y la capacidad de proporcionar todos los servicios de alojamiento, incluyendo clases en grupo, tanto en Inglés y Español.”

“Cada mujer y un niño merece amor y respeto. Es especialmente importante para las mujeres inmigrantes a comprender que, incluso si son indocumentados, tienen derechos. Ellos tienen el derecho de entrar a la vivienda sin el temor de ser denunciados ante el ICE. También tienen el derecho de pedir el divorcio, la custodia de sus hijos, manutención de menores, una orden de protección y beneficios públicos para la víctima y sus hijos, si es elegible,” explica Flores.

Corina Montoya está en su cuarto año como abogado en el nido y es un abogado que lleva muchos sombreros.

Montoya se encarga de la hora semanal de la fe en el Nido. “Trabajamos con el clero de las parroquias en nues-

tra comunidad para asegurarse de que, aunque no es seguro para una mujer salir del refugio, se puede encontrar redención y consuelo en su fe.”

Montoya se encarga de la mayor parte de los servicios de defensa legal en el Nido. “Veo a dudas cuando se trabaja con mujeres que no son ciudadanos legales de los Estados Unidos. Es muy común para pareja abusiva de la mujer inmigrante a amenazarla con la detención, la deportación o llevar a los niños de ella. Esas son las amenazas muy fuertes y temibles a una mujer que no puede siquiera hablar Inglés, no importa entender sus derechos con arreglo a nuestras leyes.”

El miércoles, Montoya de la Mujer facilita a los grupos de apoyo la mujer, que se celebra en Sweet Charity. “Las mujeres vienen al grupo de apoyo de todos los orígenes. Muchas de las mujeres nunca han estado en el nido y tiene preguntas acerca de sus derechos como víctimas de la violencia doméstica. Toda mujer tiene derecho a vivir una vida libre de violencia. Es muy importante que las mujeres inmigrantes entender que La Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad provee diversas vías por los cuales los inmigrantes vulnerables pueden obtener el estatus legal en los Estados Unidos,” explica Montoya.

Miriam Moreno ha sido un defensor a tiempo completo en el nido durante dos años y medio y se encuentra que las

filosofías culturales suelen disuadir a las víctimas a pedir ayuda.

“En la comunidad de habla española, se nos enseña a mantener los problemas a nosotros mismos. ¿Qué sucede en el hogar se queda en la casa,” explica Moreno. “También creo que los hispanos son esas familias muy unidas, que creen que pueden solucionar el problema dentro de la familia. Desafortunadamente, ellos no pueden. No hay vergüenza en pedir ayuda, hemos estado ahí y créanme, lo entendemos.”

“Me siento la obligación de educar a la comunidad y para las herramientas de conocimiento para llegar a las mujeres de todos los orígenes y el lenguaje.

La violencia doméstica no siempre es física. Puede ser emocional, psicológica, económica o sexual. Nada de esto está bien y el daño a los niños que permanecen en hogares con violencia doméstica va a durar toda la vida,” dice Moreno.

Para ello, Moreno dirige el Programa de los Niños en el Nido, en Inglés y Español. “El programa utiliza la terapia de arte para llegar a los niños testigos, para ayudar a sanar a los niños y enseñarles cómo mantenerse a salvo, independientemente de su medio ambiente,” cuyo equipo comparte Moreno especialidad son los efectos psicológicos de la violencia doméstica en los niños.

Ernesto Mona es el más nuevo miembro del personal de jerarquía.

Ernesto cree que Dios la trajo al nido y

las historias de éxito de clientes muchos la mantendrá en el Nido. “Estoy feliz de ser parte del grupo de elite que trae a la luz más cercana al final del túnel.”

Ernesto trae siete años de experiencia en la dependencia de sustancias químicas a su posición en la jerarquía sino que propone, “la calidad más importante que un abogado puede traer al trabajo es la empatía.”

Además de ser bilingüe, Ernesto también trae la perspectiva de la víctima a su cargo. “Mi abusador fue gravemente abusivo y alienado de mí a mis hijos, familia y mi trabajo. Yo no tenía adónde ir. Yo no era consciente de opciones tales como los servicios ofrecidos en el Nido,” dijo Earnest. “Me preocupa imaginar a las mujeres en nuestra comunidad que no se dan cuenta de que el nido es sólo una llamada telefónica o en coche.”

“Cada miembro de nuestro personal entiende el mayor beneficio del trabajo es ver la transición a las mujeres de las víctimas a los sobrevivientes,” comenta Ernesto.

El servicio de Nido de la Violencia Doméstica ofrece servicios gratuitos, residencial integral a las mujeres, sin distinción de raza, capacidad, orientación sexual, religión o nacionalidad.

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 3-20 thru 3-26

TUESDAY MARCH 20 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 21 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

Preschool story time at the Ruidoso Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Unicorn stories. Craft: Make a fruit loop rainbow. Children’s Dept. is located downstairs.

Water Fair - FREE Water Quality Testing, Ruidoso Village Council Chambers, Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, 3:30 - 7 p.m. Water testing for residents of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto and surrounding area residents of Lincoln County with private wells serving homes not connected to a public water utility.

How to collect the water sample: Use a clean glass or plastic container (at least a quart); Do not use containers that have a strong odor, such as citrus or pickle jars.

Collect the sample before any water treatment systems such as reverse osmosis, water softener, or carbon fi lter. Let the water run for a couple of minutes before collecting the sample. Collect the sample as close to the time of testing as possible. Cover the container with a clean lid. If available, please provide well depth, depth to water, well casing material (i.e., steel, pvc) and distance from well to the nearest septic tank/leachfi eld system. Limited analysis will be performed the same day, and you can either pick up results or have them mailed to you. Drinking water will be tested at the water fair for the following parameters: Electrical conductivity, Iron, Fluoride, Nitrate, pH, Sulfate. For more information, contact NMED Ground Water Quality Bureau: 505-222-9574. Free.

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

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

THURSDAY MARCH 22 Live Music with TomTom and friends at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy hearty soups and salads at ChopChop Inspired Salads and have some lunch-time fun with live music performed by TomTom and friends every Thursday. Come see what’s happening at the Sanctuary. Lunch hours 11-2 Tues-Sat. 575-630-1111.

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

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

FRIDAY MARCH 23 Cantina Night at Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and fi ddle playing Western Swing.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino

Things to do every day Ruidoso Winter Park Tubing Area, located at 500 W. State Highway 532, a quarter of a mile west of Hwy 48 on lower Ski Run Road in Alto. Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on designated nights. “A premier snow play area,” as Bert the Conqueror from the Travel Channel says: “This is the Holy Grail of snow tubing.” The �irst-class tubing experience offers twists, turns, bumps, jumps and bobsled curves. They have more lift capacity and the largest tubing snowmaking system in the Rockies. Featuring exclusively designed tubes for 3-6 riders and super size tubes for 3-10 riders. By popular demand they have expanded the Kidz Korral which is a designated area exclusively for the smaller guests! Full snack bar with hot chocolate, nachos, dogs and the best handmade pizza in town at the Pizza Stand! For more information: (575) 336-7079; www. from 5 to 10 p.m.

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

Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

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

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

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

Blackwood Legacy performs at Capitan United Methodist Church, 3rd & Oak in Capitan at 7 p.m. What do you get when you combine a nationally recognized gospel music singer who is also one of the fi nest emcees in Gospel music, a home schooled piano playing genius and the great grandson to one of the founding fathers of Blackwood Brothers Quartet? The Blackwood Legacy!

For more information call 575354-2288; www.TheBlackwoodLegacy.com.

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

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

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

Jaron Bell Band (Country) 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.

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

Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SATURDAY MARCH 24 1st Annual Hook & Ladder Firefighter Chili Cook Off, Wingfi eld Park, Wingfi eld Rd & Center St., Midtown Ruidoso, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Firefi ghters from around the state will converge on the moun-

ruidosowinterpark.com. Kids thru 7 years of age $9; juniors 8-17 $17 regular rates and $20 holiday rates; adults 18 and up $20 regular rates and $25 holiday rates.

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

Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive in the building which previously housed Rush Ski Shop. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday through Monday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

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

tains of Ruidoso to battle it out for title of Best Firefighter Chili in New Mexico! The Hook & Ladder will be held at beautiful Wingfi eld Park in downtown Ruidoso, walking distance from shops and other entertainment. Live music throughout the day! Beer garden on site! The cook off is opened to any fi re department in the state.

Cooking will start at 8 a.m. Chili must be turned in by 12 p.m. sharp. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and a special award for the people’s choice winner, because we all know that is what really matters. Public tasting is at 12 p.m. For more information, contact Michael Friberg at the Ruidoso Fire Department: 575257-4116; www.ruidoso-nm.gov/ Fire_Dept/Board.html. For more information, event rules, and an offi cial entry form contact Michael Friberg at the Ruidoso Fire Department.

Sculpting demonstration, Cree Meadows Country Club, 9:30 a.m. Sacramento Mountain Village member, sculptor, Patricia Huckins, demonstrates how to turn a lump of clay into a surprisingly human head. Breakfast is available for those who wish to order it.

“Frisbee For Food” Food Drive, Grindstone Disc Golf Course, 399 Resort Dr., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sign up is at 9. This food drive is being hosted by the Ruidoso Disc Golf Club. The goal is to raise 500 pounds of food. Cash and prizes will be presented to the top 25 percent of players over 27 holes. The public is invited to watch the competition. For more information, contact Duane Slatton: 575-937-4413. The cost to enter is $20 plus 5 cans of nonperishable food.

Building Common Ground: Action: Nonviolent Communication, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jack Lehman, MA, LPCC, facilitator from the Center of Nonviolent Communication: The Center of Nonviolent Communication founder Marshall Rosenberg created Nonviolent Communication models. This presentation will follow the principles that are the foundation of his theory. Presentation objectives: 1) Discuss

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Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Simulcast races are shown live from across the country and betting windows are open to place your wager. Billy’s Race Book also serves delicious food and has a full bar. If you love horse racing, it is the place to go.

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

The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magni�icent carriages, wagons, saddles, �irearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits. Located just east of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Highway 70, the entrance to the Museum features the landmark bronze “Free Spirits of Noisy Water,” one of the largest equine sculptures in the U.S. with eight larger-

the domination paradigm at the heart of our current conditioning. 2) Share the four steps of compassionate communication.

3) How to make observations free of evaluations. 4) Discuss human emotions, their origins, their neurobiological function. 5) What are needs in NVC? What is Needs consciousness? 6) How to make clear, concrete, do-able requests.

For more information. contact Corey Bard, 575-258-3704; www. youseemore.com/ruidosopl. Free.

Book signing: “The Wind Passes“ by Bob E. Johnson, Books, Etc. in Midtown Ruidoso, 2 p.m. For more information, call 575-257-1594.

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

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

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

National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, Ruidoso Convention Center, 5:30 - 10 p.m. Come and join in the fun of a local NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund-raising banquet. The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive merchandise and have a great time with friends. All the while, you will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conservation and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled. Tickets will be available at Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce or call Ruben at 575-937-3011.

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

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

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

Jaron Bell Band (Country) 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.

Aaron LaCombe Band performs at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on Mechem Drive, 9

than-life horses, representing seven different breeds. The Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission begins at $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs. To �ind more information on the Hubbard Museum of the American West, please visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Pillow’s Funtrackers is the premier family fun center in New Mexico.

We have been providing fun to thousands of families for over twenty years.

Our park includes three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air, and Kiddie Bounce House.

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Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

School Golf Team. 1 p.m. Shotgun start. This is the 3rd of six golf scrambles. For more information, call Melissa at Cree Meadows: 575-257-5815. $35 entry fee. (Cart SUNDAY not included.)

MARCH 25 Live Music at WPS in Midtown 23rd Bataan Death March at Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 White Sands Missile Range. The a.m.

Bataan Memorial Death March is MONDAY a challenging march through the MARCH 26 high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, conBrain Stretching Forum at ducted in honor of the heroic ser- ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. vice members who defended the An open forum for discussing Philippine Islands during World ancient theories, modern dilemWar II, sacrifi cing their freedom, mas and current events returns. health and, in many cases, their There is no fee and registration very lives. This is an especially sig- is not required. Local experts in a nifi cant year as it commemorates variety of fi elds act as facilitators the 70th anniversary of the 1942 and participants are encouraged march. Our survivors are getting to bring their life experiences and on in years and we anticipate opinions to share in the round larger participation numbers as table format. Areas of exploration people the world over take this include relationships, consciousas a great opportunity to honor ness, the role of technology and these great Americans. For more the nature and limitations of information, visit www.bataan- knowledge. There are no prereqmarch.com. uisites. Refreshments are providRHS Benefit Golf Scramble, ed. For more information, call the the Links at Sierra Blanca, 105 Si- Community Education Departerra Blanca Dr., 1 - 4 p.m. Come ment at 257-3012; www.ruidoso. play at this Scottish style golf enmu.edu/. course in the beautiful southern Live Music at WPS in Midtown Sacramento Mountains and help Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 raise money for the Ruidoso High a.m.

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March 20, 2012

Jewish and Christian traditions meet

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ask Rev. Bob Appleby anything about the Biblical account of the Revelation, and he’ll keep you busy for hours. He’s authored and taught a series of lessons on the book more than 30 times, in various settings, all across the country for decades. So a few years ago, when a student gave him a book called, “The Feasts of the Lord” which ties the Old with the New Testaments, he was hooked. He stayed up all night reading it, ordered one for himself, and began the spiritual journey of blending Jewish with Christian traditions.

“I believe the message to the church for these days comes from the Old Testament connecting to the events of the end. To understand the end, we must go back to the beginning,” says Appleby.

Part of that process involves celebrating Jewish traditions. Each Friday evening at Angus Church, Shabbat is remembered. Shabbat is Hebrew for Sabbath. At 5:30 p.m., celebrants gather to commemorate the advent of weekly Sabbath. Beginning with the blowing of five shofars (consecrated ram’s horns) and continuing with the blessings, the ceremony signifies the start of the day of rest, (each Friday at sundown) prescribed in the Old Testament as holy to the Lord.

Breaking the challah (a three strand braided bread) together is followed by blessing the wine. A potluck is shared along with rich fellowship. And the public is invited to share in this significant celebration each week.

According to Appleby, celebrating Shabbat blends naturally to Sundays. Because Sundays signify Christ’s resurrection, there are many correlations between both days. Commemorating the Sabbath leads to other events and celebrations.

April 6, Good Friday, a Seder meal will be shared

‘The sign of Jonah’

“The Sign of Jonah,” reflecting on Jesus’ words in Matthew 12, is the theme for the series of midweek Lenten services at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Pastor Schoech’ message on March 21 will be, “The God of the Second Chance” based on Jonah (3:1-4). The 6:30 p.m. Lenten service will be preceded by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m.

Guests are welcome. The church is located at 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso.

For more information call 575-2584191, M-F, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

There are two Bible study groups at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church that meet during the week.

The men’s ministry group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at El Paraiso Restaurant, 721 Mechem Drive (in the Sierra Mall).

Hearts in Service women’s Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the church in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

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at Angus Church, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Seder (Say-der) signifies the Passover feast celebrated in Jewish tradition for thousands of years. Commemorating the time the angel of death passed over the homes of consecrated Jews, Passover components lead remarkably to the life of Jesus, His teachings and His death. Appleby explains: “The Seder brings in the message of the Messiah to complete the Jewish tradition.” The public is invited and reservations are required. The cost to cover the meal is $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family.

Bob and Marquita Appleby, married 20 years, met after each of their first spouses died of colorecSue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press tal cancer. Bob, traveling evangelist at the time, Bob and Marquita Appleby. came to Marquita’s church to speak. They met, and within one week were engaged to be married, much to the delight of Marquita’s church family. They’ve lived roof. Both Shabbat and the Seder Celebration are held in in the Capitan area for several years and are a part of the the church’s gym, at the rear of the facility. Phone 575leadership team of Angus Church. Appleby has pastored, 336-8032 for information or reservations. been an evangelist, and has led cross-cultural groups in the Los Angeles area in the course of his ministry.

Marquita is an experienced educator, organist and her Charles Clary first husband was also a I love the time of Spring Break. Local students are out of school and students minister. from other locales love to come to Ruidoso. We need snow and colder weather for Angus Church of the skiing, but there are still other activities for parents and ‘Spring Breakers.’

Nazarene is located on Our restaurants fill up with tourists, so us ‘homies’ need patience and need to Highway 48 at the bottom share our good food with others. of Angus Hill, just south There are many benefits of Spring Break: children and grandchildren get to of the junction of Highway spend time with grandma and grandpa. Tourists come to our churches and share 48 and 37. Located just in worship with us. The economic impact is astronomical. We don’t exist for the inside Bonita Park Nazatourists and the tourists don’t exist for us but the relationship is beneficial for both. rene Camp and Conference There is another extra benefit for us ‘homies.’ The tourists come back year center, look for the blue after year, and we get to have long-lasting friendships with them. During special

ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John @ 9377977 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. 575-257-2324. 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. (575) 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 585-973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan - (575) 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330.

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

Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church

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243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381 Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, (575) 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries (575) 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. (575) 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 354-0255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 JEWISH / HEBREW Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc. 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-0122 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

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Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 575-648-2846 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 575-653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn.

Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sulton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 575-437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 575-9374487 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915.

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Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Cowboy Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378-4840 for more info Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church

1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, (575) 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 575-257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer.

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March 20, 2012

The mind and body connection “A sound mind in a sound body.”

— Juvenal (A.D. 60? – 127?)

Satires My Dad had heart problems. As a matter of fact, after his third heart operation he was never the same. Recollections from my youth paints him with a wide ‘John Wayne-like’ brush: unflappable, tough-as-nails, a ‘don’t mess with me’ attitude.

Enter my new Dad and his new ‘ticker.’ Although, there were glimpses of his ‘old self,’ this newer version was much more emotional, sensitive and prone to bouts of depression.

It wasn’t that long ago that the mind and body were seen as two entirely different parts of the human makeup. It made sense that when one was sick they would naturally feel a bit gloomy. However, the idea that emotions would have a strong influence over the chemical system of the body was considered ludicrous.

Today we know that the brain is seen as an organ that operates on the same biochemical principles as the thyroid or the spleen. It has been a recent phenomenon that the medical community has acknowledged the powerful influences that depression has on chemical imbalances in the body that contribute directly to actual physical ailments. Once you have had a heart attack, for example, your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease is up to six times greater if you also

suffer from depression!

Diabetes is another illness that worsens with depression. Studies indicate that 10 percent of diabetic men and 20 percent of diabetic women are also depressed, or about twice the rate in the general population. These same studies show that depression appears to make the body less responsive to insulin.

Other studies have also linked the incidence of depression and several other diseases, including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke and Alzheimer’s.

Recent research strongly suggest that treating depression does help reduce the likelihood of the development of a disease occurring.

My Dad was prescribed an antidepressant and it did strengthen his resilience. I can also tell you that his moods were dramatically brightened when he was able to visit with friends and family. I guess that lends credence to the old adage that says, “Company broadens the mind; solitude deepens it.” Thus the mind and body connection.

James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575257-6283.

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Odis Elton Thompson

Odis Elton Thompson, 92, of Anaheim, Calif., passed away on March 12 in Fullerton, Calif. Odis was a decorated WWII Veteran who served in Burma China Theatre.

He helped to build the Burma Road. Odis was an avid square dancer with the “Chevron Squares.” He spent the majority of his life working on the road as a truck driver. Survived by sons Gary Thompson (Karen), Jerry Arnold (Brenda), daughters Ann Arnold Bone (Ronny), Barbara Arnold Riddle (Doug), 10 grandchildren, nine great-

grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren. Viewing, Friday, 6 - 8 p.m., March 23. Funeral service, Saturday, March 24, 9:30 a.m., both at RenakerKlockgether Mortuary, 7651 Commonwealth, Buena Park, Calif. Burial with Military Honor presented by The United States Army to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, Calif. Odis was greatly loved and will be tremendously missed by his family, residence at Cherokee Mobile Home Park, residence and staff at Emerald Court, and his many friends.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets My name is Tico and I am quite a ham. I love to play with other dogs and I also fetch.

My favorite thing to do is go on long walks with my other buddies here. I have a very shiny coat and the cutest face. I am now about 6

months old and very polite.

Nibbler is a adult cat who loves kids and attention.

He enjoys food and sunbathing.

Nibbler weighs

about 11 lbs.

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

Website: adoptnmpet.com

Classifieds

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

120 LEGAL NOTICES VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Body, Village of Ruidoso conducted a public hearing on March 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in a regular meeting and adopted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 2012-02: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO RESCINDING THE RUIDOSO-LINCOLN COUNTY EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING AUTHORITY ORDINANCE 2004-01.”

Copies of Ordinance 2012-02 are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and are available for public review Monday through Friday between the following regular business hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Village of Ruidoso this 20th day of March, 2012.

(SEAL) /S/ Irma Devine, CMC Municipal Clerk

130 EMPLOYMENT NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for server/bartender. Apply in person. Cree Meadows Country Club 301 Country Club Dr. Ruidoso.

HEAD START BUS MONITOR - Region IX Education Cooperative is seeking an individual committed to early childhood programs at the Capitan site.

Minimum qualifications: 1. High School Diploma 2. Demonstrates dependability, cooperation, loyalty and responsible behavior and attitudes 3. Experience working with preschool aged children 4. Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment For application and full job description go to http://rec9nm. org then click on Internal Support then Human Resources and download documents.

REC IX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, status or handicap/disability in employment practices or the provision services.

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HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT - Region IX Education Cooperative is seeking highly qualified individual committed to early childhood programs at the Capitan site.

Work Schedule: Aligned with the Capitan Municipal Schools’ calendar Work Hours: 37.50 per week Pay: Head Start Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule/Education & Experience Approximate Start Date: March 2012 Application Deadline: Until filled Minimum qualifications: 1. CDA certification in Early Childhood Education preferred or 11 college credit hours in related field 2. Successful experience working with preschool age children and special needs children 3. Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment For application and full job description go to http://rec9nm. org then click on Internal Support then Human Resources and download documents.

REC IX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, status or handicap/disability in employment practices or the provision services.

DIRECT CARE STAFF (Relief Worker) - part-time positions working with developmentally disabled adults. Paid training provided.

Must be at least 21 years old and pass drug, alcohol, and background screening. Application on website or pick up at New Horizons. Call for interview. Equal opportunity employer. New Horizons, Carrizozo 575.648.2379 www.nhdevctr.org MOTEL 6 HIRING housekeepers and laundry person. Apply at 412 Hwy 70 West. No phone calls.

OPENING EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NEEDED. Come by 1021 Mechem Dr. 575-258-1669

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED NURSES: Opportunity for extraordinary experience serving parttime in America’s Navy Reserve.

Excellent benefits. Potential sign-

130 EMPLOYMENT

Board Vacancy Announcement The Board of Education for the Hondo Valley Public Schools currently has a vacant position.

Person will be appointed until 2/2013

If you are interested in serving as a member of the Board of Education: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and application to: Board President Joe Torrez PO Box 55 Hondo, NM 88336 Applications may be obtained at the Administration Office or downloaded from our school web page http://www.hondoschools.org

Applicants must be a registered voter in the district.

Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2012, 5:00 p.m.

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RENTALS HOUSES

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

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225 SANTIAGO CIRCLE – FURN or UNF 3 BDR / 2 BA w/2-car garage, microwave, dishwasher, & W/D. $3000/Mo includes utilities.

101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning fireplace & fenced yard. $950/Mo + utilities. (On the Market-Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) MONTH to MONTH ONLY 258 DEER PARK DRIVE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with 2-car garage, electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, & W/D. Gas log fireplace, A/C and Water softener. $1800/Mo + utilities. (Available 4-30-12. Shown by Appointment ONLY) 210 BRADY CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 1 BA. Wood-burning stove, washer/ dryer, easy access. $650/Mo + utilities.

CONDOS

406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1.5 BA. No pets. $1100/ Mo includes utilities.

406 SUNNY SLOPE #4 – FURN 2 BDR, 1.5 BA. No pets. $1100/ Mo includes utilities.

THE SPRINGS #31 – FURN 2 BDR / 2 BA stand-alone condo. $1950/Mo includes utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

COMMERCIAL

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

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

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TERRITORIAL STYLE HOME WITH HORSE FACILITIES

On approx. 9.5 acres. 3 bd, 2 1/2 ba, gourmet kitchen w/ Subzero refrigerator, double oven, granite countertops, tile, large walk-in pantry, the works! Xeriscaping in front, 2 car garage, & 1 car carport. 3 loafing sheds, birthing stall, round pen, tack room & more! Extremely nice property w/ gorgeous views! $497,500 MLS #109835

UPPER CANYON – ON THE RIVER

3 bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, 2 fireplaces. Approx 1460 sq. ft. Main home plus separate guest quarters. Sit on the deck and watch and listen to the wonderful Ruidoso River.

This property is cute as a doll house with all the neat extras. ONLY $299,500 MLS #108189

JUST EAST OF RUIDOSO DOWNS

2 bedroom, 2 bath house with 1 car garage and separate guest quarters. Guest quarters could use some work. The area that has the horses has stalls and corral. Property is unfurnished with exception to appliances in main house: washer, dryer, refrigerator, and range. Home is on 2 lots, and has view and easy access. $167,500 MLS #110460

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145 WORK WANTED FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE. Plus needle, pine needle removal and tree trimming.

575-937-4727

150 HEALTHCARE 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.

LOVELY 3 BD 2 BA, 2 car garage with a 2 bedroom guest house. Horse barn, horse walker and hot tub on 3.3 acres. River front. Both houses totally furnished. 309 Parker Rd. Ruidoso Downs 575-378-8933 or 575-8082568

205 ROOM FOR RENT ROOM & BATHROOM. Private entrance. Pets ok. $350 plus deposit.

575-378-8163

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

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 866938-5101

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

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 866406-2158

1997 CHAMPION. 16X80. Completely furnished, 3BD 2BA. Ceiling fans throughout, washer, dryer, fridge, water softener, AC, carpet throughout and storm windows.

Plus large deck. $34,500 Call 575973-0289.

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All American Realty

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

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Call 257-8444 for info.

2003 28X64 DOUBLE WIDE 575-973-1242. Must be moved $36,000. 575-623-6814

F.S.B.O. A MUST SEE!! 3bd, 1 3/4ba, chalet-style, 1 car garage, close to midtown shopping. 1385 square feet. Includes all electric appliances, Washer/Dryer, ceiling fans in all rooms, fenced yard, partially furnished, $1500 flooring allowance. $189,500.00 575-257-6760.

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN 3 BD 2 BA 2 stories, 2 decks, yard. $900 + utilities. NP/NS 575-4307009.

AMY’S COTTAGES, 3 bedroom for

rent, furnished, perfect! 575-9731241 3BD 2BA HOUSE with 2 livingrooms. Bills paid. In central Ruidoso. 575-937-9160

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!

Call NMRS 866-906-2857

260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN

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

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

354-0967 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent, Unfurnished, Bills paid. 575-258-3111.

275 RETAIL SPACE SALE/ LEASE RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE 1750sf. Ready to go. $1600 per month. 1216 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso. 575-3540365

310 MISCELLANEOUS EVER CONSIDER A REVERSE MORTGAGE? At least 62 years old?

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American Dream

ANTIQUES

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 TENTS FOR RENT Eddie 575-937-0964

Collectables Books Furniture Clothes Wed. - Fri. 10 - 5:30 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 3

CASH!!

Cash for your gold and silver.

575-937-3325

550 AUTOS FOR SALE 1990 FORD BRONCO. $2500 OBO. 575-937-5465

Cash & Carry (575) 808-3566 (Across from Walmart)

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

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ESTATE AUCTION SAT., MARCH 24, 2012

BIG BLUE AUCTION HOUSE, 10:09 AM 500 Central Ave. • Carrizozo, NM

Over 500 items to be sold to the highest bidder from Estates and Collectors from 8 states (only 2 items have min. bids). ~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~·~ Antique & Collectible Indian Items –Beadwork, Jewelry, Baskets, Pottery, Rugs, War Clubs, Kachinas, Artifacts & Much More: Cowboy and Mountain Man Items – 1860 “D” Guard Bowie Knife, Folding Bowie Knife & other Bowie Knives, Spurs, Boot Jacks, Tender Box, etc.: Guns & Military Items – 1854 U.S. Percussion Pistol, 1890 J Stevens Smooth Bore Rifle, 1700s Pirate’s Flintlock Pistol, Powder Horn, etc.: Sterling Silver & Other Jewelry – 1920-30’s Navajo Box & Bow Squash Blossom, 1930’s Concho Belt, 1930’s Bracelet, Pawn Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, ect.: Oriental Antiques – Collection of Netsuke, Jade, Porcelain: Antique Misc. Glassware & China, Small Silver Boxes, Texaco Porcelain Sign, Toys, Coca-Cola Items, Coins, Stamps and Post Cards, Deep Sea Fishing Reel, Collection of Paperweights, Duck Decoys, 2 Russian Bronze Icons, Walking Canes, Oil Lamps, Plus More 5% Buyer’s Premium Frank Walker, Auctioneer #TX6783 Ph. 575-648-3007 or 866-595-5488 for info Info & Photos: www.theantiqueliquidators.com

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March 20, 2012